The Saint Paul globe., 1905-02-26
FORT SMELLING NOTES

The United States army transport Sher-
man. with the Twenty-first infantry on
board. reached Honolulu Feb g. and from
the minute the vessel entered the harbor
until II steamed away. bound for the
philippines, the regiment was entertained
IN most royal manner by the residents
or the town. Balls, receptions and other
like features were given in honor of the
passengers of the Sherman during their
three days stay. One of the most promi-
nent affairs was an elaborate ball given
at the Hawaiian hotel in honor of Col. and
Mrs. Williams and the officers and ladies
or the regiment. Preceding the dance
Manager and Mrs. Church. of the hotel,
gave a red carnation dinner, the carna-
t1on being the Twenty-first regimental
nower. As compliment to the regiment
most of the ladies wore red carnations
Ihe T&nty-frst band, which has re-
ceived the title of the singing band of the
army, gave "a concert at the Hawaiian
motel and was given an ovation by the
guests. After the concert the band was
entertained at a supper by the manage
ment of the hotel. The regiment left
Honolulu on Feb IL. and will arrive in
Manila about March l.
BY order of Col. Sweet. post command
er, a board of officers consisting of Lieut..
Col w: L. Pitcher, Capt. Jens Bugge and
Lieut.. w. L. Conway met at the post to
report upon the facts connected with the
escape OF general prisoner Frank Howe
and the desertion of Private F. r
Karnes. Twenty eighth infantry, from the
past lost Friday night No new develop
ments were had from the investigation.
ana the authorities have little no
clew to work upon. Nothing has been
heard from the deserters.
Gen. C. c. Carr has issued an order di-
recting that Capt. William B. Folwell
Eighteenth infantry, who has been on de-
Iacneo service at the post since last sum-
mer. proceed to join his regiment at Fort
Ieavenworth, Kan. without delay Can't
tolwelrs home is in Minneapolis, and as
he desires to stay at Fort Smelling it is
probable that he will be able to effect a
transfer with some captain of the Twen-
ty-eighth infantry and remain at Fort
SneiiinS Tor another term of service.
Gen Carr has ordered a general court
Mont. Feb. q. Considering the size of
the court. which consists of fourteen Off
GERS. with Maj. E. Chandler as president
and Lieut.. G. Z. Schwartz as recorder
1t would seem that some important cases
Will be brought to trial before it.
A board of officers met on Friday to
conduct the examination in administra-
tion OF the on-commiSSioned officers of
the Second battalion and Company K.
Twenty-eighth infantry. The board con-
sisted of the following named officers:
Capt. ]. C. Macarthur, Capt. A. w. Born
stad and Lieut.. w. 7. Conway.
Washington's birthday was celebrated
at the post on Wednesday An duties
except the necessary guard was dispensed
with and the day was spent in athletic
games and contests. The exercises were
htAO tuS pOSt iHildSlum.
Lieut. NJ NJ Weeks of the TWENTY
first. well known in the Twin Cities, was
married on Jan. % to- Mrs Ida Grayson
at San Francisco. Cal. The captain and
MS ms bride sailed on the Meade for the
Philippines on Feb. l.
The following promotions have beer
made In the regiment: Corporals. Alexan-
der Keyes, sergeant: John Engdal SER
geant A. A. Randall. sergeant; Private
George b. Noight. corporal, all OF Com
pany A.
Lieut. E. w Robinson arrived at the
garrison on Thursday from San Fran
cisco, Cal, where he has been on de-
tached service. Mrs. Robinson win arrive
later.
Private Charles Orme. Company K.
Twenty-eighth infantry. has been granted
furlough for three months, with per-
mission to visit his home at Jasper, Ky.
Lieut. II. L. Cooper, battalion adjutant,
Twenty-eighth infantry. is relieved from
duty as exchange officer and Lieut. 7. ].
Rogers appointed in his stead.
Sergeant Fred Smith, Tenth battery.
has been granted furlough for two
months. with permission to visit his home
at Bay City, Mich.
Sergeant Robert S. Brown, Thirtieth
battery field artillery has been granted
furlough for three months and will visit 4
in Lebanon, Pa.
Maj, zerah W. Terrey, Of the Twenty
fourth infantry. from Fort Missoula
Mont, spent a few days at the post dur
ing the week.
Mrs. o. Verweire. wife of the chief mu-
sician Of the Twenty eighth. arrived at
the post on Friday morning from South
Bend, Ind.
Maxwell o: Hochworth. Company H.
Twenty eighth infantry. is spending a
months leave Of absence in Duluth,
Mimi.
The band concert on Wednesday even
ing was well attended. the programme
played being an excellent one 20 -s-- J
The troops OF the garrison viii be in
spected and mustered by Col w. T.
Pitcher on, Tuesday morning.
John Lorkossht Company T.. is on
Cleveland, Ohio.
William Moorman, Of Company II.