The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-06-21

comes tho tune Of the latest sons
pumped from a player piano.
/. Outside of the armory lines OF In
Attracted by the khaki-ciad troopers
they watch their maneouvers, and
then engage them in conversation
asking q thousand questions about the
life Of q soldier. Along the streets
the Grays are seen everywhere, al
ways the cynosure OF all eyes. and
giving Richmond the appearance Of a
.,arrisoned town.
TO Raisc Full War Strength.
Yesterday an order was received by
Major J. Fulmer right, commanding
ofncer OF the Grays, raising the
strength of each comrnny of the bat.
TALON to $50 men, the full war num-
Der. Following this announcement
extra effort was made to bring the
present strength of the companies to
the required amount All day appli-
cations for enlistments came In brisk
ly, giving great pleasure to the officers
on account OF the eager response oil
the young men to the call. OF the
large number of applicants examined
yesterday by Major Giles 3. Cook
medical officer of the battalion. and
his assistant lieutenant. Nelson Mcr-
Ger, thirty-three were accepted. OF
this total, Company r enlisted twelve
bringing thei- total strength up to
seventy-eight; Company c mustered In
eight, making their total sixty four;
Company A accepted seven, making a
total CT sixty-seven in that company
and Company B received six, total
OF ninety-niue OF the $50 necessary
under the War Department order
While pleased with the number OF
applications they have received, the
officers are anxious that more men
ofrer their services for duty on the
border. The attention of possible APP
plicants is called to the order which
does not permit the enlistments OF
married me or men who have fami-
lies dependent on them. Young men
not under twenty-one years old, with
out-any encum brances of any kind are
urged to become members of the
Grays' Battalion
Equipment for all of the regular
members oe the companies is In
order, and everything is ready. await
ing orders from the department. For
the new recruits no equipment has
as yet been received but such as will
be needed for supplying the battalion
increased to war strength. has been
ordered, and will be received shortly
Promotions Reported.
Inc Following promotions were re-
ported yesterday: Company C Ser
geant G. st. c. Robinson made first
sergeant. and Private R H Wells
promoted TO sergeant; Company p,
Sergeant Madrea raised to first ser
geant, No appointment was made 10
the office of sergeant made vacant by
Sergeant Madrea's promotion.
Captain Earle Lutz, of the signal
corps, reported a number of recruits
yesterday. He, too, Is well pleased
with the response being made by the
young men In answering the call for
enlistments. and his corps is fast add
ing new members
With the excellent field equipment
OF the signal corps. Captain Lutz yes
terday conducted drills and other
work. giving the new members of the
corps their fret instructions and he
expressed satisfaction at the work OF
his command.
Majer Bright stated that he was
very much pleased with the action OF
Acca Band. of the Mobiles OF the Mys-
tic Shrine, who came TO the armory
and played number of patriotic airs.
The music was received by the men
with great applause.
Lieutenant Leroy E. Brown. Jr
commented last night on the discipline
OF the men since the mobilization or
der went into effect No trouble OF
any kind has I'm experienced with
the members Of The battalion, all OF
the natural rush OF the mobilization
order being passed through without
difficulty Several Spanish War vet
Grams, Lieutenant Brown said. had re-
yr,u sA
troops. saying that the discipline and
behavior of the men on the first night
OF mobilization were the best that
they have ever seen.
win Continue Their Pay.
. General satisfaction was expressed by
the officers OF the Grays at the action
of number of Richmond firms who
nave offered to continue the salaries
OF any of their employees who may
be niemb ers Of the battalion or who
may enlist for service on the border.
The following open letter was given
out last night by Major j. Fulmer
Bright:
1.-The officers of the Richmond
Grays' Battalion wish to express their
sincere thanks to those firms who
have so spontaneously indicated their
patriotism rs true American citizens
parssincss. by announcing to their EN-
ployes, members Of the State militia,
or those contemplating volunteering
for service with the coiors, in response
TO the cali upon the National Guard
as issued by the President, that dur
ing their absence their salaries would
he continued In force and delivered
each month to the designated member
of tie family.
Corporation Of this character on
the part Of the firms OF this commu-
nifty will greatly assist Richmond in
promptly offering to the State her
full proportion Of the number asked
Of her. and IL Is pleasure TO each
of the officers to feel that their work
IL receiving this material evidence OF
appreciation"
j. FULMER BRIGHT. Major.
Last of Recruits.
During Monday and Tuesday, the
following recruits have enlisted, and.
being duly sworn. their names added
to the roster.
Captain Myers Here Today.
Captain William M Myers con,