Arizona republican., 1898-04-27
GETTING READY FOR WAR.
The Organization of the Arizona Cav
 arly Taking Shape.

The work of getting AriZona's quota of the cowboy regiment went forward with a rush yesterday. The night be- fore Col. Brodie telegraphed to the different counties the number of men that would be required of each. Re- plies were received from the northern counties early in the day. Yavapai, Mohave, Coccnino and Navajo said they could go into rendezvous tomor- row. Late in the afternoon word came from Pima that it's quota could be furnished within day, but Yuma was more nearly instant. An hour is all the time wanted there Tele- grams were addressed by Col Brodie to persons in the various counties known to be interested in the move ment, but when there were none the dispatches were sent to clerks of boards of supervisors. It is expected that the last county will be heard from today.
 The Maricopa county quota will be ready to go to the rendezvous at Fort Whipple day after tomorrow.
 It was a busy day at the office of James H. McClintock, which had been designated by Col. Brodie as the re- cruiting place. MT. McClintock was assisted in the work by H. c. Pollock. A great many of the 11O on the origi- nal roll appeared for physical exam ination, conducted by Surgeon-Gen eral Wylie and Dr. Clymer. The plan is to send to the rendezvous the thirty eight men of Maricopas quota and twelve beside as alternates to take the places of those who may be re jected on final examination, which will also impose tests of efficiency
 Among the first applicants was J. l.. B. Alexander, who passed an excellent examination and was consequently enthusiastic. MT. Alexander desires to enter as a private. That he wanted to go to the war at ali was a surprise to even his intimate friends, for he is one of the comparatively few men in Phoenix who have not been breathing war and slaughter and wishing to wipe Spain off the map. MT. Alex ander's previous silence may be takap as an earnest of his efficiency as a soldier on fields where men are eX- pected to shoot off guns and not mouths.
 Among the applicants were many who had not been enrolled. There were many fine physical specimens and with few exceptions the men ex- amined have had experience in horse manship and the use of arms. Some had served in the regular army.
 Governor McCord received tele gram from the war department saying that a special uniform had been de signed for this regiment, which may be called the presidents pet regiment since it is to be commanded by his in innate friend, and the second in com mand a man who resigned the second place in the navy department to ac- cept this subordinate position.
 The place of general rendezvous has not yet been decided upon. The gov ernor yesterday telegraphed the rail- road companies inquiring if they would transport the members to Fort Whipple, and take receipts which should afterward be presented to the government. President Murphy re- piled that the S. F. P. & P. would d. so. Col. Brodie left last night for Whipple to arrange for the rendez vous. J. H. McClintock, who has been designated by the governor as captain of the southern troop, will leave for Whipple with the Maricopa contingen' probably as early as Saturday night