Evening star., 1898-11-11
NOW UNDER INSPECTION
Surgeons Examining Officers and Men of
First Regiment Of Volunteers.

The physical examinations in connection
with the mastering out of the 1st Regi-
ment District of Columbia Volunteer In
fantry, were begun promptly at O'Clock
this morning. in the drill hall of the Cen
ter Market Armory. The officers of the
regfmental staff, the majors and battalion
adjutants were the first to report for ex-
ination. They were followed by the non-
commissioned staff the hand and the mem
bers of Company A. The work mapped out
for the day will not be concluded until late
this afternoon. The examinations are be-
ing conducted by DIR. Presley c. Hunt OF
this city, and he is confronted by task
or large proportions. Dr. Hunt is Of the
opinion that he will be abb, to examine
eighty men daily. If the muster-out Of the
regiment is completed in ten days all
Known records in the Spanish war muster
out line Will have been smashed
The method followed as regards these
muster-out physical examinations is of in
terest- Every officer and enlisted man of
the regiment is required to fill out blank
form, showing whether he believes himself
to be suffering from any disability. wound
or injury, whether contracted in the ser
vice of the United States not. The ex-
am1n1ng surgeon, after careful inspection
must certify in writing as to the condition
of the man. A surprisingly large number
of those who reported to DR.. Hunt today
We're declared totally unfit for the perform
ance of manual labor, for the present at
least. Many learned that they are troubled
with ailments which they had no idea eX-
listed in their systems prior to this morn
ing. Very few of the volunteers were
found to be in the same excellent health
they enjoyed at the time of muster last
May.
The certificates will be forwarded to the
War Department with the muster-out rolls
and placed on record there for refere nee
in the event of application for pension and
the like.
Headquarters Transferred.
1t was found that the drill hall was rath-
er chilly for the men after removing their
clothing SO, during the forenoon, DIR. Hunt
established his headquarters in the room
of one of the companies. Several men in
Company were detailed to assist him in
a clerical way, and the work proceeded
without inter- rluption.
A mastering board consisting of Captain
McGunnigle, and 'Lieutenants Mcneil and
Applewhite, of the regular army, and Cap
tains Hodges and Mock and Lieutenant
Shaw, of the District regiment, began this
morning the work Of examining the muster
out rolls. This is a task of some magni-
tude and will require considerable time to
complete. A board of survey made I'D
of Captain c. s. Domer. Lieutenant c. F.
Cook and Lieutenant +. b. Wheaton, ap-
pointed to inquire into the loss of certain
property and to investigate certain dis
crepancies in the accounts of the regi-
mental quartermasters, also began its ses-
sion today.
Exam ina tiOns Tomorrow.
Companies B and c are on the program
for examination tomorrow. The members
of the other companies have been excused
until next week, except those engaged in
a clerical work and in the preparation of
the various statements pertaining to the
muster-out.
Those members of the regiment who have
taken advantage of the governments Of
fer to provide meals and lodging report
three times daily at the armory and under
the command of a commissioned officer
proceed to cafe on F street. The govern
ment allows 75 cents day for each man
for this purpose.
Those who have not availed themselves
of the opportunity will not receive commu-
tation for rations.