The Saint Paul globe., 1898-06-11

to enough to equip all the troops. This
IS done with an idea of giving the Min
nesota boys good appearance on the
"trip. The color Of the cveralls is al
most that or the army trousers, and so
iong as the color is all right the quail
ity Of the goods will not be noticed.
Inc thirteenth. Lieut.. Merrill says,
mas an established reputation to main
tam, and 1T would work discredit FOR
500 raw recruits with their trousers
tucked into their shoe tops to stroll
into the camp of the crack regiment
or the brigade. 1t is bad enough to
nave to put 300 new men into the
ranks.
Ihe recruits, If everything moves off
as per schedule, will arrive at their
destination some days before the Thir-
teenth will leave for the Philippine ISL
ands. This will enable the company
commanders to submit the new men to
some trying drills, which will be sure
TO bring out their metal. The new
men need not expect that they are go
ing on Fourth Of July excursion, for
tney Will find they are not. In a few
days they will have to learn as much
about the drill as would ordinarily
take several weeks to learn.
Lieut.. Merrill was seen at his home
on paramount avenue last evening in
the midst of family reunion.
why, yes said he. 'the boys all
feel line, and that We have been treated
well by the Frisco people. everybody
knows. All the Minnesota boys have
mace some warm fri ends in San Fran
cisco Why, it seems that those people
Cut there can't do enough for US Tney
have treated us royalty, and we are
greatly indebted to them for their kind
ness, especially during the first few
Gays of the camp VIII such offices
were particularly acceptable, because
OF tie excitement incident to pitching
camp.
81 think there can be no doubt but
that the Thirteenth will go to Manila
with the next eXpEd tion.a The excellent
formation of the regiment has taken
the eye of Gen. Merritt. and it is rumor-
ed that the Thirteenth h will come in for
some good things on the expedition I
think our regiment is far superior to
the regulars. and much better drilled
sad better in appearance than any OF
the volunteer reg ments. with the ex-
ception CT the Seventh Pennsylvania and
one regiment from Colorado and Ne
bfaska, the names of which can't call
a. this minute.
Col. Reeve is. one of the most popu-
lar commanding officers on the field.
He seems to know just what the men
"att ard need. It S lie that he roas-s
The officers right down the line &C.
casionany. but he has more warm
friends than any commanding officer on
the field, 1 believe.
There Is the best Of feeling exist
ing everywhere in the regiment. The
boys have but one idsa, and that is to
give the Spaniards run that they
won't forget, and thsn come homa. The
men. with few exceptions. are exper-
fencing their first army experisn ce, and,
Of course. many of them are homesick,
but a team of horses cCu'd not rull any
Of thcO lN0o1 -
which they have been sent TO do is
finished.
I'VE shall loose no time in getting
back to the regiment. Blankets will
be issued by the war department
through the department. of Dakota on
Morday, and all other details will be
expedited with great dispatch The
men now in camp are equipped Wi al
supplies. such as ammunition, guEs and
clothing"