Weekly journal-miner., 1909-09-15


 it's history the point of mobilization of the national guard of Arizona. The Tritle strip, lying to the east of the city is the site of the eneamp- ment of the year, and a strong rep resentation of the military strength of the territory is in attendance. The many tents and the discipline pre- vsiling gives the tract a fine appear anee and everywhere there is evident in the rank and file a concerted eff fort to make the event of the militia gathering a noteworthy one.
 Although the main body of sol diers did not reach the ground until late Sunday afternoon, inside of 12 hours after their arrival, the tented city was practically finished, the streets were laid out in uniform measurement, the lining up of the canvass quarters was perfected, and the stringent regulations of the regu- lar service were followed out to the minutest detail
 Colonel McClintOek deserves praise for the expenditures and methodieal manner in which he has directed and executed the laborious duties incidental to his rank, and in which he has been assisted by his staff to a man, among whom are Major Hayden, Captain Geo. A. Alkire, regimental quartermaster; Captain Frank T. Alkire, regimental eOmmissary; Major Foss, surgeon; Captain Clymer, assistant surgeon; First Lieutenant Yount, assistant sur geon; First Lieutenant Mills, battalion adjutant.
 Captin E. P. Grinstead of Com pany A, is the acting adjutant of the regiment, and his quarters are the scene of the general business do- ings of the day. He is a genial of fieer, and the intricate machinery in- eidental to handling and directing so many men, shows his skill and train ing. .r
 Captain E. o. C. Ord, U S. A., retired, is at the. eneampment, per sonally assisting Colonel MeClintock and staff in matters incidental to army life in the field Captain Ord is late of the 22d U. S. Infantry. He is a prominent military man, and a son of the late Major General E. O. c. Ord, one of the cOuntry's famous fighting generals. Captain Ord's wide knowledge and his personal assistance Is welcomed by all.
 Review by Governor.
 Thursday will be a day of eere- monies, and various military exercises will be given. In the afternoon of that day the entire garrison will be under arms and various maneuvers will be given. The afternoon will be concluded by grand review by Governor Sloan, eommander-in-ehief, who with other territorial officials will be present. Captain Palmer, commanding Fort Whipple, will also be one of the reviewing party, rep resenting the regular army. Other regular army officers will also at- tend.
 Every company in the first regi- ment of the territory witA the ex- ceptiOn of Company l, of Flagstaff, is represented. It is expected they will reach the eneampment ground in a few days, however, and receive the benefit of the field service the other are passing through so ef- ficiently.
 The estimated strength of the com mand will run to over 300 men and in addition to these is the famous h. dian school band of Phoenix. Their services were donated by the govern ( nent, and it is the purpose of the civilian element of Prescott to ask t Colonel McClintoek to have this mu- 'ieal body favor the people with an occasional concert program. I
 The following commissioned officers, l(