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THE RIO GRANDE RATTLER Page 7 For the National Guard that the wearing of military uniforms NAMES FOR THE Following are the official names of by chorus, men was even more of a National Guard camps: disgrace, which no longer will be per• SPEAKING OF THE • "Camp Green," Charlotte, N. C, for mitted. The warning against indis• CANTONMENTS 6th Division, from Maine, New Hamp• criminate use of the uniforms applies MOBILIZATION shire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Rhode also to clothing store proprietors who, Island and Connecticut. After Na• to advertise their goods, have hired For the Camps of the thaniel Green, major general, Conti• men to parade the streets in uniforms Army and Navy Journal nental Army; thanks of Congress for of every rank, from major generals National Army and campaign in South Carolina. and rear admirals down to privates Give Some Interesting "Camp Wadsworth," Spartanburg, and seamen. National Guard S. C, for 27th Division, from New Forecasts York. After Major Gen. J. S. Wads• IN MEMORY OF PAST HEROES worth, U. S. V.; military governor of 3RD N. Y. AMBULANCE COMPANY Washington, 1862; commanded divi• HEW YORK IN FIRST CALL sion, Fredericksburg and Gettysburg; (Capt. John S. Maeder, Commanding.) The names for the thirty-two can• kilred during Campaign of the Wilder• tonments selected by a board of which ness. In speaking of the mobilization of The 3rd New York Ambulance Com• the National Guard, the Army and Brig. Gen. Joseph E. Kuan, Chief of "Camp Hancock," Augusta, Ga., for the War College Division. U.S.A., pany with its usual promptitude as• Navy Journal under date of July 21, 7th Division, from Pennsylvania. sembled at the command of its new says: was the head, and in which the'Na• After Major Gen. Winfield Scott Han• tional Army and the National Guard Captain, John S. Maeder, formerly Just to "recall" briefly our special service for soldiers. cock, TJ. S. A.;Mexican War and Civil with the Ninth Coast Defense. Mobil• "In order to facilitate the mobiliza• will be mobilized for training, were War; thanks of Congress for Gettys• tion of the National Guard, circular announced by the War Department ization of the company proceeded Officers* uniforms ready-to-wear; highest quality 0. D. burg end Spottsylvania campaign. rapidly and* without friction' to the letters and memoranda had been is• OB July 15. The names were selected sued by the several department com• from those of prominent officers of ''Camp McClellan," Anniston, Ala,, strains of the new 3rd Ambulance serge. Tailoring, our finest — we ask comparison only with the for 8th Division, from New Jersey, Company band. This band which is a manders of the Army to the Adju-' past wars, both Union and Con• tants General of states, .covering es• federate officers being included. The Virginia, Maryland, Delaware and the new feature of the company is coin- expensive custom made. Fit we guarantee. Complete with District of Columbia. After Major posed of cornets, alto-horns, trom• sential details. Major Gen. J. Franklin Confederates are Generals Lee, Beau• Bell, U. S. A., commanding the East• insignia, $50 and up* regard, Gordon: and "Joe" Wheeler, Gen. G. B. McClellan, U. S. A.; Mexi• bones, and to assist in the execution of can war; observer of Crimean War; the surrounding neighbors, a jews- ern Department issued very explicit later of the U. S. Army. Short names and clear instructions to the New were chosen for convenience, names General of the Army of U. S., 1861-62; harp was called into requisition. This Training Camp uniforms; blouses, up to and including Governor of New Jersey, 1878-81. last instrument has great possibili• York National Guard which greatly like Washington and Lincoln were assisted the prompt mobilization. size 42 chest, $3.75; 44 to 48, 4.25. Breeches, up to and omitted because of the temporary "Camp Sevier," Greenville, S. C, ties. It has been suggested that the company organize in addition to the nature of the camps, and other names for 9th Division, from Tennessee, "General Bell's instructions, it may including size 40, $3; 42 and up, $3.50. O. D. canvas leggins, were avoided because they are, dupli• North Carolina and South Carolina, band, a "Jews-harp Quartet" a thing unique in the annals of history. be added, have been carried out with new Army style, $1.35. cated by prominent men now living. After Col. John Sevier; North Caro• intelligence and promptness by the In each case the name selected is that lina militia, 1777-81. The stimulating music issuing from state forces. The two largest forces of a man from the section represented the brass throated trumpets has so of National Guard in the United Officers' Stetson hats of extra quality, $6. Garrison caps by the troops concerned, but not un• exhilarated several members of the States, those of New York and of popular in the vicinity of the camp. command that the "Spirit of '76" per• Pennsylvania, certainly made a not• to match our Officers' O. D. serge uniforms, $6. Regulation sonified by one, Kieran donned in blue It was considered of more import• ably smooth and quick mobilization. Army hats, $2.50 and $4. Officers4 hat cords, 90c. Service ARMY. UNIFORMS FOR CABARET jean trousers with a red tobacco box These two states furnish nearly half ance,' General Kuan's report says, to DANCERS PROHIBITED. tied over his forehead flanked on each select appropriate names for the Na• of the 126,000 National Guardsmen cords for all branches, 25c. side by Fleming and Brush marched mobilized under the first call. New tional Army cantonments than for the Hotel Porters, Taxi-Starters and boldly forward to lead the command National Gurd camps as the former York approximately 89,000 officers and "Westpointer" shoes. The last officially approved for Hall Beys Must Buy to victory. men either at the respective places may be used for subsequent divisions, New Clothes. while National Guard camps may be The brass "band" serenaded Ser• for muster or already in the Federal West Point Cadets; extra stout leather. A, B, C, D and E geant Pasco in his retreat much to they service, while Pennsylvania has in all abandoned after departure of the American army uniforms no longer Guard for Europe. Effort has been edification of all members within hear-" some 23,000 men under arms, Wiscon• widths. $7.50 per pair. Leather leggins of grained cowhide will adorn the figures of cabaret per• ing with the exception of the afore• sin also is among the states that have made to select names of Federal com• formers; unauthorised use of the uni• in strap or spring style, $8. Brown cordovan, leather lined manders for camps of divisions from said Pasco who marshalling his co• made a specially commendable show• forms will be prohibited on the part horts drove the lusty musicians pre• ing in the mobilization." northern states and of Confederate of taxi cab starters, and heavy prison in spring style, $16. "Westpointer" field boots, 16 in. high, commanders for camps of divisions cipitately from the scene of action. sentences hereafter will be imposed Even the Captain has felt the spell of "Although every effort has been from southern states. Names of offi• on swindlers who have been posing imported tan grain leather, $28. Stiff leg riding boots of tan cers who served in the Continental the gentle muse and is exercising made by the War Department to com• as officers to extract money from daily and with considerable vigor upon pletely arm, clothe, and equip the calfskin, $19. Army, Mexican War or«Indian wars their patriotic victims. A crusade to or of explorers and pioneers, were a cavalry bugle which looks as if it National Guard, there are still some rid the country of fake "officers" may have been in use in some of supplies lacking. These, however, are suggested when this was impractic was launched recently. able. Caesar's Legions. being rushed to the states as fast as The announcement of the campaign Outdoor life has begun in earnest they can be procured. There will be Swagger sticks, $1.50 to $2.50. For the National Army which was started in Washington, for members of the command. Daily some eliminations of men who are not Wool socks, 50c to $1.50. Following are the official names of followed closely upon the conviction drills are being held in Central Park up to the military standard physic• cantonments for the National Army: of Arthur E. Luzzi, a Fifth avenue and every afternoon a hike is taken ally, but these eliminations it is be• Wool underwear, including wool mixtures, per gar- "Camp Devens," Ayer, Mass., for jeweller, who was sentenced to serve through the dense forests contained lieved will not be very numerous and eat. $2 to $12. 1st Division, troops from the states of one year and a day in the federal therein. The guard and certain mem• the National Guard, as a whole, will Maine, New Hams hire, Vermont, Mas• penitentiary at Atlanta, Ga., for un• bers of the command have found an furnish men of the highest type for Cotton underwear, per garment, 65c to $2.75. sachusetts, Rhode Island and Con• authorized use of the uniform, in unusually delightful sleeping place soldiers. As 151,096 National Guards• necticut. Named after Brig. Gen. the United States District Court here men were in the service of the United Web belts, 50c. upon the roof of the armory. The Charles Devens, U. S. V., 1862; Bvt. in New York, a jury requiring whole outfit in spite of the large num• States last year, incident to the Mexi• Unbreakable trench mirrors, $1, $1.25 and $150.