Evening star., 1898-08-26
IMMEDIATE RELIEF
The District Soldiers Will Be Cared
For at Montauk.
ARRANGEMENTS ALREADY MADE
MAJ. Newmeyer VIII Have the
Good Work in Charge.
PLANS TO BE FOLLOWED

Despite all the enthusiasm which Is being
displayed over the proposed reception to
the gallant soldiers of the LIST Regiment,
District of Columbia Volunteers, on their
return to Washington, there seem to have
been no active steps taken to meet the
prime necessity OF receiving the troops
when they land from the transports at
Montauk Point. This necessity has been
mentioned before in the editorial columns
of The Star, but in looking ahead TO a great
demonstration N this city, with possible
accompaniments of flowers and fireworks
and speeches and songs, the present condi-
ton of the men who ara to be the recipients
of these compliments has not been suffi-
Gently considered.
The troops which have already returned
from Cuba and are at the Long Island
hospital and camp are undoubtedly ex-
amples of the others to follow, including
our own boys, and the record shows that
the heroes of Santiago are sick and debil-
itated and broken down from exposure
hardships and disease, which very few
escaped. An immediate relief of their ne
cessities, therefore, the supplying Of their
wants, the procurement and proper prep-
aration of nourishing food that will assist
In rebuilding them physically. are some of
the important requirements Washington
wants to see its regiment march TO its re-
ception with hearty. hopeful tread. and net
hobbling along in the pain which exertion
causes to the convalescing.
Immediate Steps.
In order to meet these urgent demands,
therefore, The Evening Star has determin-
ed 10 take instant measures in that behalf,
and when the troops now en- route to Mon
tauk on the Hudson, which is expected to
arrive there today or tomorrow are landed
they will find representatives of The Star
anxious and ready to ascertain their wants
and Immediately minister to them
Mr.. Charles Z. Kern OF the staff of The
Evening Star reached Montauk Point this
morning. About the time he arrived there
arrangements Were completed here with
Major Edwin II. Neumeyer the capable
and experienced commissary general of the
District National Guard to proceed to Mon-
tauk Point this evening and take complete
charge of the arrangements for the COM
fort and provisioning of the District SOL
diers.
Major Neumeyer, with his never-faiIine
willingness to assist in anything that is
of community interest Immediately began
his preparations for departing on his inn
portant errand
He said he would take an assistant with
him from this city who was a man Of wide
experience in such matters. and that he
would also arrange at Mcntauk Point for
two first-class cooks. He further stated
that he woald procure supplies of a nour-
lshing character neeced to restore weak
and debilitated systems. As an additional
evidence of his earnest cooperation. Mai.
Neumeyer stated that if he found it adj
visabie he would telegraph for his wife and
daughter, who are row at Atlantic CITY. to
come to MoataUk Point to nurse any of
our soldiers who might need their tender
ministrations.
1t is believed that the District troops on
the Hudson will not be landed untfl to-
morrow, even IL the transport arrives TO-
night, but in order to meet any emergency
te!egraphic instructions were sent to Cor
respondent Kern this morning announcing
that Maj. Neumeyer was coming TO Nom
tauk to look after the welfare of the Dis
trict boys, and would leave tonight. and di-
rectlng him If the boys should land before
the major arrived to render them every i'm
mediate ASST stance and draw on The Even
ing Star for all expenses. Mr.. Kern was
also directed to report to Maj. Neumeyer
on the latters arrival.
Prompt Co-Operatfon.
The intention of The Star to see that tho
District soldiers should receive proper
treatment soon became known in business
circles down town, especially as Mai New,
meyer had been compelled to postpone sew
eral business engagements in order to take
up the good work, and explaining the rea-
son started the gossip going. There was an
immediate intention expressed in business
circles of a desire to participate in the good
work.
Mr.. d. William Oyster, the well-known
butter merchant, was one Of the first tq
hear it and to recognize the advlsability
of taking care of the boys at Montauk
He telephoned his desirs to contribute SO
toward the applaudable purpose. After
hearing such expressions, and in order to
give every one an opportunity TO join in the
work, and participate in meeting the ex-
penses of it, The Star determined 10 open
a subscription, and it has accordingly done
So the fund to be known as The District
Volunteer Regiment Immediate Relief
Fund" Subscriptions so far received are
as follows:
The Evening Star Newspaper $1,000
N.Y., n