The evening times., 1898-05-11

can get TN up ~ an.
Thus said the bugler as he sounded re-
veiIle this morning in the rifle gallery of
the National Guard armory and endeay-
ored TO arouse Company F. which was
mustered into active service yesterday.
1t was not long. however. before the
men commenced to arise from their soft
board beds and rub their eyes. The notes
of the bugler still sounded in their ears.
As one man raised his head he discovered
that his pillow consisted of one feather.
The man next to him had handkerchief
under his head, and thus it was all down
the line.
Then came the assembly call and the
men were commanded TO fali in for roll
call.
They lined up in excellent shape and
none show any signs of WEAKNESS. 1t was
noticed by Capt. Simonson that notwith-
standing the large number of passes is
sued yesterday not a man failed to re-
spond to his name. Mess was served in
the same place where the men slept. The
breakfast was furnished by 4 restaurant
under contract with the company officers
who will, until further preparation has
been made. dIaw ration money from the
Government with which TO provide meals
This arrangement is considered more sat
isfactory than having the company cooks
engaged at their duties in the gallery
OF course this will be changed when the
camp is made at Munson's Hill and then
only Army fare will be furnished. After
breakfast the men were again called into
line for inspection and presented a good
appearance with every belt in position
and each buckle brightly shined. After
inspection the company artificers were
put 10 work overhaulng guns and fur
ni=hing new parts for many of the
pieces. The men who had perfect equip
n,enls were lined up in one corner of the
room and put through a rigid drill by
Lieut.. Sayers. The other men were in
structed by Lieut. Harrison in the art of
rapidly placing their knapsacks. haver-
sacks and blankets. 1t is safe to say
that Capt. Simonson will have his men
oomes :. go in camp. Today none of
the men s!ere given passes except in cas-
es Of actual necessity Several hours
were spent in drilling the entire company
in foot movements and the manual of
arms and giving Instructions as to camp
rules. The men will be thoroughly in
structed in hygiene and We're told by
Capt Simonson what rules to follow to
avoid camp fevers and other complaints
1t has been decided that the seniority
of the companies will depend entirely
on their time of being mustered in. Com
pany L will be the senior company ana
very likely the Emmet Guard will come
next. Last night Capt. Walsh made up
his muster roll. and found that he lacked
just two men of the necessary compile
ment. Ii was expected that he would be
ready for mastering by 10 o'clock this
morning. but at that hour he had not
secured the needed recruits, and the GER
emony was delayed.
The work of examining volunteers In
the drill hall continued today, and sew
eral companies presented themselves for
examination. but il was noticeable that
no company has yet secured the neces-
sary men TO till up the ranks. Many of
them needed from a dozen to thirty men,
and ii was certain that the volunteers
were not offering themselves with any
great readiness. Company l. under Capt
Richard SimmS. has issued notice cali
ing for volunteers. and as Capt Simms
is generally liked in National Guard cir
cies. ii is thought he will soon secure
the men he needs. Capt Simms has had
a hard time to get a permanent loca-
ton He was affiliated with Company
Il. under Capt Simonson and assisted
IN the recruiting of that company AT
the last moment he was slated among
the changes for a captain. and assigned
to company which lacked a number of
volunteers.