Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-06-22
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| ing officers have arranged that, unless rush
orders interfere, the men shall sleep tonight
and tomorrow night at their homes De-
| tails. however will be kept at the armorles,
| so that in the event of sudden call the
members can be notified to report without
delay
There were many affecting scenes to-
| day the men reported at the armorles.
| Wives, mothers, sister and sweethearts ac-
| companled some of the guardsmen, and
| their leave -talSings were unrestrained. Dur
| ing the occupancy of the armores by the
| troops none but members of the guard will
| be permitted to enter those buildings.
| Announcement of General Scotts order
| for immediate report on mobilization was
| received at the armories shortly before
noon.
ROSTER READY TODAY.
Brigadier General w. G. Price, Jr., an
nounced at noon today that this afternoon
he would have complete roster of the reg
iments of the 1st Brigade and would for
ward it to General Scott chief Of staff. at
Washington.
General Price hurried the work on the
roster following an order from General
Scott to the effect that all National Guard
commanding officers throughout he country
should notify him as soon as regiments
have been recruited to full war strength
I'm my opinion" said General Price, this
order was sent out by General Scott so
that he would be able to check UP the
various units of the National Guard
throughout the nation. After the casslfca-
tion he will probably call upon the troops
as needed"
In praising the calbre of the men of the
1st Brigade, General Price said Though
1 would welcome a few days delay for
practice. these men are in condition to go
at once to the scene of action.
"They are brlmful of action and eager
to fight for their country"
FINE MONDAY MEAL.
meal which would have done credit to
a first-class hotel was served to National
Guardsmen this noon at the armories of
the I'd and Sd Regiments. The food for the
I'd Regiment men was prepared in cook
tents erected in the rear of the armory,
and the food for Sd Regiment men in tents
pitched In a vacant lot back of the armory
building. The menu at both armories con-
sisted of puree of pea soup. prime red roast
beef, potatoes, onions, tomatoes, stewed
corn. olives, pickles. bread and butter and
coffee and strawberry Ice cream. The men
fell to with zest and smacked their lips
with enjoyment allAthrough the meal. The
meal was rather better than is generally
served in the army, and this fact was ap.
preciated by the men. The meal cost on
an average. about 35 cents to man. The
preparation of the rations was supervised
by Major Frank d. Mueller. brigade COM
missary.
Major W. P. Tyler. of the inspector gen.
erals department was detailed this morning
at the brigade headquarters in the Lincoln
Building. to remain until the departure of
the troops to Mt. Gretna. The first thing
Major Tyler did upon his arrival at head
quarters was to spread the flag of the brig.
ade over chair. The flag is red with
white star in the centre.
BUSY HEADQUARTERS SCENES
There were busy and exciting scenes
about headquarters this morning. Orderlies
were rushing about. and officers conferred
together over matters of mobilization.
War.like rules almost prevailed at the
armory of the Sd Regiment, Broad street
above Wharton. Hundreds of visitors were
turned away by the sentrles who were kept
busy challenging would-be intruders, En-
listing was going on today at a lively pace.
Colonel Charles T. Cresswell said the regi-
ment had at least 500 men, and that there
would be no trouble in getting away on
Saturday.
Company A. under Captain Frank A.
Warner, will be the first of the regiment to
start for Mt, Gretna. It leaves Broad
street and Washington avenue at 8 o'clock
tomorrow night
Rollcall was held on the armory floor this
morning after which the companies were
put through drills both inside and outside
the armory. A regimental parade was an
other event of this afternoon. The drilling
of recruits started today.
Colonel Cresswell and the company cap
tains have been besieged by mothers, who |
with tears in their eyes begged that their |
sons be left at home TO help in the support |
Of their families Such appeals are given |
careful consideration.
At the 9Th Regiment Armory. 41st street |
and Mantua avenue, Lieutenant Colonel I. |
Price Ewing was in charge OF the local |
battalion today. He said the latest order |
from Washington calling for reports on |
immediate mobilization looked like service. |
The 9Th Is the only Philadelphia regiment |
now in the lst Brigade, but it is ready |
for departure on moments notice. ThA |
four companies stationed here are under |
orders TO depart for Mt Gretna, leaving |
from 10th Street Station on the Pennsyl- |
gania Railroad at 9:25 o'clock Saturday /
morning. Colonel Ewing said the men
would be allowed to go home tonight butt
that detail equipped with motorcycles /
would be kept on duty all night in case
Of emergency.
Colonel Thomas Biddle Ellis, command
ng the 9Th Regiment, received information
rom Companies b and c. which are sta
toned at Chester, that enlisting Is proceed
ng at lively rate Each company now
las more than the peace footing and there
IS little doubt that full war strength of
100 men saeh can be acquired without
iifhculty. The two Chester companies are
assembled at their armory and viii be
luartered there until Saturday They re-
ieiyed orders to. recruit to war strength
oday.
All the regiments report their ranks re-
,Fuited beyond peace requirements. ana