Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1898-11-04
THE END Is AT HAND,

The 15 18th Regiment Received About $5O.-
900 Tuesday-R Regret Over Col.
Studebaker's Absence.
Tuesday the paymaster began to
settle the affairs of the 18th. Col.
May has already the papers of nine
companies, which he said were in tip
top shape. These have been handed to
the paymaster, who will settle with the
men as soon as he can. AS soon as
the men receive their money from the
paymaster the captain hands them
their discharges. These companies
will leave for their homes Immediately.
Col. May said he hoped to have the
whole regiment discharged by Wednes-
day noon. Then the paymaster will
take breathing spell. Col. May says
that everything is working perfectly
now and that all soldiers will he home
for the election.
Discipline is very rigid these last few
days in camp. Guards have been
maintained during the day and the
same were doubled at night. In order
to avoid any possible halloween ex-
uberance which was anticipated, strict
orders were issued that the organiza-
tiOns should cOnfine themselves to their
own quarters, as there is considerable
bad feeling between the two regiments,
owing to several rubs that they
have had during the past davs. The
regiments regret that they have had no
opportunity to get together, as there is
considerable speculation among the
men as to which is the stronger. Of
Ulcers are not permitted to leave the
camp without permission from head
quarters, and at least one officer must
remain with his company at night and
be responsible for their conduct.
In spite of the sadness of the parting,
never since the return of the soldiers
from their furlough has there been such
a general feeling of good humor as yes
terday afternoon. Home is dear to the
soldiers heart. Only few Of the Of
ficers are yet uncertain about their &C
counts. A few captains may be held
longer on this account. There is gen
eral feeling of regret in the 18TH regi-
ment, however, that Col. Studebaker
cannot be present. The remark is heard
constantly among the boys, 81 only
wish the colonel could be here" A
subscription paper is now being circu-
lated, and money will be raised to pur
chase and present to Colonel Stude-
baker handsome sword. Colonel May
and Chaplain Medbury will also re-
ceive testimonials of the affection OF
the men.
A permanent organization of the Of
ficers of the regiment is under way, II
is significant of the good feeling in the
regiment that every one enters into the
plans with esgerness. The first meet
ing will be held next fall at South Bend
in honor of Colonel Studebaker.
About $4,000 was brought to camp
to pay the 18th regiment. The COM
panies will Immediately start for theil
homes in almost every case.
The trouble over the sale of The Sun
which had criticised the conduct of The
men on the street cars, was renewed
Saturday. The newsboys who frs
took the papers out to the camp were
forced to get on car and come back t
the city. "Ruben Glue" and his wagor
was then sent to the camp. The mel
had just finished dinner wheh the wagoI
drove in, and as soon as it was recog-
nized. they swarmed around the wagon
tore off the signs, took the papers anC
destroyed them.
"Rube" was hauled out of the wagoI
and narrowly escaped tossing in ;
blanket. He was permitted to get bacl
into his wagon, after some argument
and escorted to the gates by severa
hundred hooting soldiers. Orders wer
also given him not to come back.
Just as the procession reached tn
gates, Adjutant Powell and Major Rich
of the 158th, met the mob and ordere'
the men back in the grounds. Captain
Capron, officer of the day, and Captain
Gilbert, of the 18th, accompanied b.
several other officers, came to the as
sistance of Major Rich and Adjutan
Powell, and the men Gere forced bacl
inside the grounds. Four men wer
placed under arrest.
Teachers Have Good Time.