The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-04-30

the regiment. Maj. Ames was un-
mounted.
Following Col. Reeve and Maj. Bean,
came other field officers Of the regi-
ment, all mounted on prancing steeds.
When Tenth street was reached the
regiment swung around the corner and
continued around the capitol square
until the Cedar street entrance was
reached. The order was given, and all
companies climbed over the fence and
struck "a parade rest" on the lawn on
all four sides of the building
The First Regiment band continued
to play patriotic airs for the crowd,
which, with the profuse display of ma
tional colors from the capitol building,
made the scene an inspiring one When
the band stopped playing the crowd
gave it an ovation, and as a conse-
Quence continuous concert was held
until the arrival of the other two regi-
ments.
Some Of the more enthusiastic
guardsmen started a yell which was
soon resounding all over the grounds
from groups of soldiers.
America America,
Remember the Maine;
Three cheers for Cuba,
To hi with Spain."
The last line Of the verse shocked
some in the crowd, but 1t served, how
ever, to show the sentiment of the
people assembled, inasmuch as nearly
every company and small groups Of
men took it up.
In the meantime the people were
driven off the lawn, and the soldiers
had 1t to themselves and their friends.
Many little scenes were enacted on
the lawn while the gallant First were
waiting, which were not down on the
programme, although they might nat
urally be expected.
Mothers bade their sons goodbye,
and fair maidens pinned bouquets on
the lapels Of gallant captains and
dashing lieutenants and the privates
in all the companies had friend or
two who were proud to get over the
fence and say word with the brave
boys. In some eyes tears were seen,
but the boys assured their friends,
relatives and admirers that they really
had not gone to war yet, and possibly
there might be no occasion for their
services after all. The reality of war
appealed to all, and, although the en-
thusiasm of the multitude who had
gathered was at times unrestrained,
there was a deep conviction that many
of the young men Of the city, who
were thus making great self-sacrifices,
might never return.
Corporal Johnson, of Company F,
First regiment, was detailed at 10:30
as the governors orderly. Gov. Clough
was little afraid Of his horse, SO he
gave instructions to take the steed
over on st. Peter street. where he
might try him. After begging leave Of
his staff he left for few minutes, ac-
companied by his orderly.
The governors private Office was
crowded with the wives and friends
of the staff, and, upon the return of
the governor from his trial ride, Coils.
Bobleter and Van DuZee both reported
that their commands were awaiting
further orders.
The Third regiment had formed on
Tenth street with the flank resting on
Minnesota street, and the Second was
located on Cedar and Exchange streets.
1t was just 11:05 when Gov. Clough
and his staff marched out to where
their horses were standing on Ex-
change street The governor was dis
tinguished by the absence of any regi-
mentals whatever.
Up to this time the governors Office
had been the rendezvous Of the field
officers of the regiments, but at the de-
parture of the governor and his staff,
all the officers returned to their COM
mands
Gov. Clough, with Col. Hartley on
his right, and Gen. Muehlberg and the
other twenty-three members of his
staff lined up on his left in front of the
Wo hoc oh or an tra ho
Of the troops as they passed by. The
governor was kept busy acknowledging
the salutes Of the crowd.
Minnesota's first war governor, Alex
ander Ramsey, standing at the window
Of the governors private office, remark
ed that the scene reminded him of old
days, but he did not think the people
were as turbulent as in 81. He added
that the troops today were a better
looking set Of men than those who de-
parted thirty-seven years ago.
Ait 11:30 the word was passed down
the line and the Second regiment were
in motion at the command of Col
Bobleter. The regiment was Justify
cheered as it swung into line. The
sergeants cried "Hip, hip, hip" to catch
the step, and the whole Second were
on their first march as a regiment to
Camp Ramsey.
A squad Of mounted police galloped
along in front of the troops and several
hundred feet behind came STEMS Sec
ond regiment band. Col. Bobleter and
field officers headed the regiment. Lieut..
Col F. B. Mccoy did not accompany
his regiment, as he was expecting to
receive his official instructions from
Washington as mastering officer. but
remained in the governors office.
Majors George W. Mead. A. w
Wright and George S. w. Whitney
commanded the First Second and
Third battalion respectively. Quarter
master Lind, Adt. Louis G. Voeel
Chaplain Ezra c. Clemens, Surgeon
Chas. E. Dutton and his assistants. w
H. Caine and w. Jacoby, rode at the
head of the regiment just behind Col
Bobleter.
Many complimentary expressions
were heard Of the general appearance
Of the Second. A group of high school
boys were again heard from Whats
the matter with the Second:" They're
all right" Remember the Maine"
AS the field officers passed the cover
nor and his staff they halted, saluted
and passed on. It required about fif-
teen minutes for the regiment to pass.
Whenever a company of recruits
would pass, the approval Of the crowd
was quite manifest. They were easily
the heroes of the hour, and the national
gIardsmen with their guns and bayo-