Robin Hemingray is a member of the calvary in Texas

LOCAL ARMY NEWS.

One More Consignment of

Re­cruits For the Regulars.

LETTER FROM FT. M’PHERSON, GA.

Muncie Boys Encounter Spaniards

Who Were Harmless.

Special From a Morning News War Correspondent

— Lieutenant Lewis Has About

Completed WOrk Here and Is Delighted

With Muncie — Man For Hospital Work —

Another For Cavalry — General Doings.

ANOTHER consignment of recruits for the regular army left Muncie for Fort McPherson yesterday afternoon and consisted of the following young men: Clint Rozelle, Burton Brooks, J. Frank Ellison, William Masters, Oscar Riblett, Charles Whitacre, William C. Whitacre and Donald Lake. The Whitacre brothers reside in Albany, Allison and Masters have been employed at the Indiana Bridge works, and the other men have huge acquaintances who will be glad to know of their patriotic spirit. This makes a grand total of 39 recruits that have left this city to join the regular army, at the solicitation of Lieutenant Lewis of the 20th Infantry stationed near Mobile Alabama. The Lieutenant states that he is surprised at his success in in finding the number he has in Muncie. He has had over one hun­dred applications since he came here and would not have been disappointed with half that number. He came from Greencastle to Muncie, and in two weeks time he spent there, he had less than 20 applicants and sent but two men, the others being rejected because they failed to pass the examination.

The official states here he could have doubled the number had married men been eligible for this call, and that he observed the rules in the strictest sense in accepting those who have been enlisted, and as a result he will expect some bouquets from the officials in camp when he returns, because of the fine lot of men he has found. The lieu­tenant expects to be called back camp to at any time, or as soon as the word "March for Cuba” is sounded from headquarters. He argues that it is far best for any volunteer to join with the regulars in this case, as they are thrown in company with men familiar with all conditions that are to be confronted, and as a result there is less suffering the blunders being less fre­quent.

Mr. Lewis is an Indianian by birth, having been born at New Albany. He has been in the regular army for 17 years, although not an old man by any means, having the appearance of not being over thirty years of age. He is a graduate of West Point, and has been stationed at many different parts of this country since he enlisted in the service. For four years he was in charge of the military de­partment of Depauw University at Greencastle, and has done guard duty in the Dakota and in New York City; is a man with no bad habits, and one that will make a rapid stride forward in the present conflict if the opportunity is offered. He is spoken of by the men under him, who are now in his com­pany, as fearless, and very anxious to do his duty well. He likes Muncie and Muncie people, and would be pleased to live here were he to return to civil life.

MIXED WITH SPANIARDS

The News is in receipt of the first communication from Douglass' squad of boys who left Muncie recently for McPherson, near Atlanta, Ga. The letter is from The News correspondent, J. 0C. Christy, and reads as follows:

Fort McPherson, Ga., May 17. — Our squad arrived in camp all right on time, all feeling well and in good spirits except Ertel who is a little down about his sweetheart at home.

Soon after we arrived in camp, supper was called, and the Muncie squad was greatly surprised when they entered the dining apartment and found that they, like others in camp, were "feeding" at a table alongside 25 Spaniards. The men are as harmless as kittens as they are war prisoners who have been captured on prize boats, and are being held by the government. It is hard work sometimes to keep some of the boys from taking a shot at them, so intense is the hatred.

We had a very pleasant time on the trip south, but I would advise all recruits to not stop at Chattanooga for lunch. We paid forty cents each for a toothpick and glass of water, Get what you want at other stations on the line, boys. We will be equipped with army clothes and other necessities this even­ing, and not a person in our company regrets the step he has taken.

JOIN HOSPITAL CORPS.

John E. Fertick the well-known nurse will go to Indianapolis this morning and enlist in the United States hospital corps. and most likely go to Key West from there. Some days ago Mr. Fertick wrote to the officials in Washington, and he was directed to the Indianapolis recruiting station. He has good recommendations from the Whitely hospital, and most every physician in the city, and there would be found no better man in any hospital than he, to care for the boys who chance to come in contact with Spanish bullets.

WILL JOIN THE CAVALRY.

Burt Ream is another Muncie young man with war fever, and he is making a strong effort to get into the ranks. Burt’s size bars him from some parts of the service, but in the cavalry he would make a fine recruit, and he is anxious for a place in this department of the service The young man is in Indianapolis attempting to get a place in the cavalry of the regular army.

HIS MOTHER SAID "NO."

Ira N. Thomas, whose mother resides in Bowling Green, Ohio, applied for a position with Lieutenant Lewis a few days ago. His age caused the Lieuten­ant to inform the young man that his mother's consent would have to be se­cured. Ira, who is a printer by occupation, immediately wrote home, feeling sure that her consent would be given. The reply came yesterday with a special delivery stamp attached, told the letter told the tale. Ira is crestfallen, but none the less patriotic.

"CORKEY" ANXIOUS TO GO.

On the recommendation of Comrade John E. Banta, Mott Harris made application last night to Lieutenant Lewis for a position in the army, He was found to be a good subject excepting his weight was too great. The lieutenant last night wired the officials at Washington for a special dispensation for Harrison, and he may yet be accepted. If so he will leave in a short time for the south.

LIEUTENANT TO LEAVE.

Last evening Lieutenant Lewis decided to leave Muncie today, as he is desirous of making Marion before being called in, and he will go there this af­ternoon. Any person desiring to go to war in the regular service must apply this morning.­

IN TEXAS COMPANY.

Robbin Hemingray, oldest son of Robert Hemingray, is in the midst of the mix in the south. He is a member of the Cavalry, Fifth Regiment, from Texas, and Burt Ream is anxious to get in the same company.

STAKER HEARD FROM.

Word was received from Everett Staker yesterday from camp Fort McPherson, Ga. He reports that the Muncie colony so far as he knows is prospering, but adds they expect to be moved from there within a few days, and he does not know their destination.