The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-05-09

the 3rd, and General Manager W. H. Ragland, of the Traction Company. It Is believed that 1t pertained to the encampment of that unit
 The indebtedness of the militia was discussed for some time yesterday It was found that e 1st and 3rd Reg iments have no debt as well as the Cavalry The End Regiment and the Artillery were found to be a few hun dred dollars in debt but within the bounds and arrangements were made which. 1t Is believed, will find them with a clear balance sheet before the encampment season. 1t was the un- derstanding that no organization is to be ordered into camp with a debt hanging over it. This was perfectly satisfactory to all officers present it's justice and fairness being recognized, Apportionment of Money.
 The encampment appropriation from the State and the national appropria- tion for equipment of the men were considered carefully yesterday. it be- ing decided to divide the former amounting to s15,000 into four parts. $3,750 to so to each regiment of in fantry. The remainder to be equally divided between the Cavalry and the Infantry, each receiving $1.S75.
 There Is to the credit of the State at present S13.v00 %for equipping the militia. being Alabama's allotment from Congress. This sum will be di- vided equitGbly among the different organizations and Is to be expended before camp. The transportation ex- pense of the End Regiment was iimi- ted to $1,000.
 The different commands hope to sup plement the State appropriation for encampment expenses. Contributions and subscriptions will come from va rious sources as In the past. The diff ferent regiments expect to remain In camp at least eight days as this rep resents the shortest time in which much benefit could be derived from the practices.
 The Artillery and Cavalry encamp- ments are to be held in Mobile about July 12 and 10. respectively.
 It will be observed that the en- campments are to be held earlier than usual this year. This is on account of the fact that the men appear to be able to leave their business near the, various dates mentioned in order that there will be ample time to pre- pare for opening the fall business. There promises to be an unusually large attendance, especially in view of the excellent average showing on the recent inspection tour of the Ad- jutant General. All the officers pres ent yesterday made good reports on their commands.
 Colonel McKleroy Examined.
 On April 19, Colonel McKleroy. of Anniston, received the unanimous vote of the line officers of the 3rd Regiment for the office he now holds. Yesterday he was subjected to a thorough exam ination. by the Military Board and re- ported to be qualified soon thereaf- ter commission was at once issued to him and by the power and author ity of the following order he Is now in command of the Srd Regiment:
 Montgomery, May s, 1905. General Orders, No. &:
 T. Pursuant to General Orders No 5. an election for Colonel of the 3rd Infantry Regiment, A. N. c. was held on the 18th day of April and the vote having been unanimous for William H. McKleroy, ne is hereby declared elected to said position and on report of the Examining Board that he is qualified commission has been issued to him of this date
 70 Colonel William H. McKleroy having been elected and commissioned colonel of the srd Infantry Regiment, A N G., he will be obeyed and res spected accordingly.
 By command of the Governor.
 William w. Brandon,
 "Adjutant General"
 Most of the visiting officers returned to their homes yesterday and last night.
 Colonel McKleroy remained over night in the city and will not go to Anniston until today. As the result of the gathering of the officers with the Military Board there was closer un- ion established between the branches of the Guard than there has been for some time.