The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-07-18
STOLE A MARCH
ON GOVERNOR Yates,
His Attempt to Surprise the Sec.
ond Regiment Turned Into a
Surprise Upon Himself.
REPUBLIC SPECIAL

REPUBLIC SPECIAL.
Springfield, ILL.,, July 17-While Governor
Yates was taking his early morning ride this
morning, 1t occurred to him that 1t would
be q good opportunity to witness the guard
mount of the Second Regiment. He rode
out by the camp, expecting to witness the
ceremony unobserved. but before he reached
the camp his horse was recognized. and the
word was passed that the Governor was
coming to camp. 1t reached Colonel Stuart
and. although he had but few moments to
prepare for the ceremony. he decided to
give the Governor a surprise in the way
Of guard mount.
Word was sent to the guard to appear in
full dress uniform, the band was ordered
out, and when the Governor came into camp
he witnessed a guard mount such as has
never before been attempted at Camp Lin
coin. Tho whole regiment was out to greet
him. and to view the evolutons. and when
the work was done, Governor Yates adj
dressed the soldiers. He said he was we'll
plased with the ceremony, which he had
perceived was in his honor, and he warmly
spoke of the excellent discipline which has
prevailed in the regiment since 1t came In
to camp. and he complimented the soldiers
When the Governor had finished his
speech, the regiment cheered. him. three
times-three. The Governor had mounted his
ing to continue his ride, when he noticed
that Mrs. Stuart the Coloners wife, and a
party of ladies' from headquarters had come
again. he Joined the party and paid his
respects to Mrs. Stuart and her companions.
The regiment caught the spirit of the Gov
| Eested three cheers for the Colonels wife.
| they were given with a will
To-day the Second Regiment received con-
vCf1 Ia la Vent 0f hn0
been sadly in need.
Tomorrow will be Governors Day at the
camE and It is expected that about twenty
present. They will escort the executive
| from the mansion to the camp at o'clock
in the afternoon. and the regiment will be
| entertain at dinner at o'clock, and on this
| occasion the ladies Of the officers have been
| invited to be present. The evening parade
The guard detail for tomorrow was an
nounced as follows: Officer of the Day,
Of the Guard. lieutenant McIntose. Com
Guard. Lieutenant William E. Dudilec'
General orders were issued as follows:
Accepting the resignation of j. B. Walker
as Lieutenant and Assistant Surgeon. as
Relieving from further duty with the
Fourth Infantry. Harlan w. Long, First
Lieutenant and Assistant Surgeon
Ordering an election for Second Ldeuten-
ant in Company e, Seventh Regiment, at
p. M, Friday, July Is; Captain Cornelius
| 8. Kelly to preside.
Granting honorable discharges to the fol-
! zinsky. Company E, Second Regiment
Corporal Henry W. Wolf. Company X. Sec
| ond Regiment: Private Lee Craig. Comp ny
| 1, Second Regiment; and Private William
Carson, Company b. Seventh Infantry.
Revolving the dishonorable discharges
given Privates Benjamin voolfolk and
Thomas E. Stone Company b. Eighth In
fantry; and also to Private James o. il
Bean. Company d, Eighth Infantry. and
ordering all Of them to report for duty.