Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-07-10
HEADQUARTERS COMPANY
LIKELY TO Be Abandoned
Acknowledgement Sale Advised That
War Department Cannot Accept
1t at This Time.
HOPE TO FORM REGIMENT
Then Headquarters Company Would
No Doubt Be Accepted as Part OF
Artillery Unit Of State-Forming
New Batteries.

Fear was expressed in military cir
cles last night that he artillery head
quarters company, which several flcn-
monders have been working to organ
iZc for some time, would have to be
Abandoned. It was learned that Adj
jutunt-General w. w. Sale was advised
yesterday afternoon by tho War De-
partmcnt that the company could not
be accepted at this time. h action
Of the department was not entirely un-
expected. In view of recent correspond
ence between the State authorities and
the War Department.
1t Is believed, however. that as soon
as the two remaining batteries OF ar
tillery are formed. which Will complete
a regiment OF Virginia artillery. the de-
partment will authorize the company's
acceptance. In the meantime. there
seems little that can be done in view
Of the latest order from Washington.
Many enlistments in the headquarters
company have already been secured.
and these papers were sent to Lieu
tenant-colonel 10 Lane Stern carly in
the afternoon by Captain Keegan for
his inspection. The order declining 70
accept the company was received .
short time later by General Sale. Sew
eral of the recruits for the headquar-
ters company. however. requested and
received a transfer from this organiza-
to the Richmond Howitzers shortly be-
fore tho battery's departure last week
for Fort OElethorpe. Ga, for a period
Of intensive training.
BELIEVE NEEDED BATTERIES FOR
REGIMENT WILL BE FORMED
General Sale said last night tina the
State Military officers believed that the
TWO batteries needed TO form a regi-
mcnt OF Virginia artillery would be
raised. The new at Danville,
known as Battery +. yesterday re-
quested another inspection by Federal
officers with the hope that IL would be
favorably recommended. At a recent in
spection. the army officer made an un.
favorable report. DanvIll people. how
ever. have conferred with Governor
stuart since that time. and he prom.
Used them his support in every way,
with the result military men believe
the battery VIII be accepted ON a Sec
ond inspection.
Efforts are also being made to re.
organize the Rockbridge battery at
lexington which ceased to exist some
time ago. The organization OF this
battery would complete the regiment.
ana inc general rules Of military or
sanitation would permit tho formation
ora headquarters company. 1t Is upon
thls that military men are basing the
nope that the local may vet
De able TO secure favorable consIdcra.
ton from the War Department.
me organization OF the coast ar
lS pTOREeSSlDR ran
idly. 1t was stated yesterday afternoon
IN military circles. Already two of
the ten companies allotted Virginia
have been mustered into Federal ser.
vice and two others are now In train
ing. instructions were received yes.
to-day directing the officers of these
companies who have not yet secured
their equipment to make the prone,
acquisitions at once.
ENCOURAGING PROGRESS
IN FORMING COMPANIES
Captain Powers. OF the Fourth Com
paTy. at Crundy. was in Richmond
yesterday and sent In his reauisition
lot equipment. while Captain Marshau
Milton. of Roanoke. is expected in the
city to-day on n similar mission. Re-
ports from other sections OF tho State
were extremely encouraging over tho
progress being made In thc formation
OF these new units for service during
the present crisis.
More than 100 recruits have been go
cured by the company now being form.
ed at Fredericksburg while the COM
panies at South Richmond and Giou.
cester have very nearly the required
number OF men. Officers Of the Dam
vile company arc expected to arrive
In Richmond to-day with their muster.
rolls which are to DO Inspected bv
state officers preparatory to muster
ing the ompan into Federal service
this week.
The stan OF Major Allen Potts. re-
Gently appointed Federal Distributing
agent was increased yesterday by the
arrival OF Captain James A. Anderson.
and Privates Joseph I. Thomas, vii.
liam c. Adams and Charles r. Hopkins
Major Potts. formerly connected with
the Virginia quartermaster's depart
ment. has opened Offices in the Federal
Building.
Acknowledgement Sale
yesterday afternoon that Privates Ed
ward D.. Morton, Gleayer II. yVbtttsn
and Leslie *. YOUNGER, of Richmond
had been promoted TO noncommissIoned
oftcers with the rank of sergeant. ana
VIII be connected with the ouart.,.
masters department.