Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-10-05

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I'll the main line was reached at
Newark.
Baggage Delayed Leaving.
Il had been expected that the first
section would be started from New
Castle soon after ? o'clock. but as
stated il was o'clock when the section
pulled out. The delay was said to be
partly due to the railroad officials. There
apparently being a mix-up relative to
the shifting of the special trains at New
Castle The trains were shifted around
for hours before the matter was finally
adjusted. There was also a DELAY in get
ting the large amount of equipment
hauled 10 the station from Camp Town
send. There were not sufficient trucks
20 haul this baggage as fast as expect
ed, and this was what held up the last
section
The Second Battalion left the rife
range at las o'clock for the hike TO New,
Castle. arriving there at 23O o'clock. Il
was expected that the men would en-.
train at once, but it was $50 o'clock
before they boarded the cars This
made a long wait at Battery Park but
the mothers, wives. sisters. sweethearts
and friends OF the soldiers who Went
there TO say goodbye took advantage of
the opportunity that the DELAY afforded
and stayed with them until the section
left The First Battalion. which Travelled
on the 2rd section, left Camp Townsend
at about ) o'clock, but it was Z. D o'clocl,
when the train left New Castle Tn.
Third battalion remained at the ria.
range until long after dark and then
had Ang wait after reaching New
Castle until all the baggage was hauled
from the camp to the train.
company II, one Of the compnnles 10
leave on the last section. is from New
Castle, most Of the members being New
Castle men. Nearly all Of New Castle
turned out 20 bid these boys farewell
During the wait some few Of tho mem
bers Of Company II were allowed 10
visit the homes OF friends to say good
bye.
Governor COmmends Troops.
Governor John G. Townsend, j.. who
spent Wednesday night in camp. re-
NAMED there all morning. and was at
New Castle during the afternoon until
the FIRST section left With him was
Secretary OF state Everett C.. Johnson.
Both officials have been keenly inter-
ested in all matters pertaining to the
Delaware regiment, and it was largely
due TO the efforts Of Governor Town
send that the movement to organize a
complete regiment was successful Gov
ernOr Townsend made the following
statement before the troops left New
Castle:
- am delighted with this regiment.
think Il is fine. This body OF men
cannot be beat The officers are eff
ficient and the men are well trained
and they drill in a manner that is
credit TO them. / am sure they
viii make a good showing at Annis-
ton, Just as good as any troops there.
/ went through the camp this morn
ing and everyone was IA excellent
spirits. The men apparently dis
like to leave their native State, but
feel that they should be in Admission
After seeing the officers OF this regi-
mont I feel that no mistake was
made in naming them, for all have
given a good account OF themselves
Having seen the regiment here IN
their camp and at work l feel amply
repaid for any efforts I may have
made to have the regiment organized
] have no doubt the Delaware men