The Forrest City times., 1908-07-17
ARKANSAS TROOPS TAKE TOWN Glvea Freedom of City Of Austin and Greeted by Large Crowd-Sol-
 diers Win Many Compliments.

Austin. Tex.--The capital city of Texas was captured and held for a short time Wednesday night by the Arkansas National Guard. That part of the Arkansas provisional regiment of Infantry which left Little Rock Tuesday night. bound for the Leon Springs tTex) encampment, arrived here at 6:15 o'clock Wednesday even Ing and after eating supper. marched down to the new state capitol, where the soldiers were allowed to spend some time inspecting the building The companies then returned to the railway station. and after having spent two hours in Austin. departed for the last lap of the journey to Aue, Texs which will be reached about f o'clock Thursday morning
 While in Austin the Arkansas troops were highly complimented upon the excellent showing made, despite the fact that they marched without guns, these having been sent ahead Of the troops to the place of eneamp- ment Five companies, including about 300 enlisted men and "A off cers. led by the First Regiment band of Russellville. 2S pieces. all under command of Major Heating, partici- pated in the march through Austin.
 The fact that the Arkansans would parade here was known five hours be. fore the arrival of the soldiers, Maj l.. P. Berry having wired Governor Campbell and requested permission to march through the city and visit the new state capitol As result the troop train was met at the depot by a large crowd, in which was the ad jutant general of the Texas National Guard. The march was witnessed by thousands. The Arkansans were cheered. and a royal welcome was ex- tended 10 them by the citizens.
 The trip of this sectio. of the Ar kansas regiment thus far has been success in every respect and has more than fulfilled the hopes and expecta- tions of the ofiicers in charge. There has been no sickness, and no accI- dents have marred the journey. A hos pital has been arranged in the rear Of the officers car. but there are no l patients
 There has been no misconduct on the part of the men. and no arrests have been made.
 Al Palestine. Tex. where the troops detralned for breakfast and remained for an hour. the chief of police com plimented Lieut. Col. Pearson and Major Berry on the conduct Of the soldiers. He declared that the troops were moro orderly and quiet than any Of the many regular and volunteer sol diers that have passed through there en route 10 Leon Springs this summer.
 Every preeaution possible Is being taken 10 preserve health.
 Major Surgeon ]. C. Minor of Hot Springs personally examines all of the water put on the train. and the coach. es are thoroughly cleaned each time the troops are detrained
 The spiritual welfare of the troops is looked after by Chaplain W F. Hall of Tuekerman.
 Captain H. P Riggs of Company C. Of McCrory. and Capt B r Chamber ry of Company I Of Cabot have acted as officers Of the day thus far
 Company D boafded the train at Fl Dorado and Company M at Pres. colt
 The troops will go into camp about 6 o'clock Thursday morning The
 
 Maj E B. Jett and Lieut. Crofts. both of Little Rock. and Capt B R. Osler of Philadelphia.