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TROOPERS PAID BEFORE SAILINGTwelfth Cavalry Draws $13,500 Prior to Leaving for Manila on TransportThe scene at the transport clock yesterday preceding the sailing of t lie transport Thomas was a lively one. The enlisted men of the Twelfth cavalry were perhaps the most enthusiastic, as they were being paid their monthly salary In bright, new gold and silver coins. These soldiers, who have been stationed at Fort Oglethorpe, Ga.,have been accustomed to being paid in currencj*. When they saw the new coins—which were new to nearly ail— some of the men seemed to doubt that they were receiving legal tender.About $13,500 was paid out bv Pav-masters Major G. E. Pickett and Captain Erneste V. Smith. None of the soldiers were allowed to leave the dock after receiving their money—and so contented themselves with games ofdice until the transport pulled out for Manila. There was a large crowd on the dock to say goodby.The vessel was inspected by General Weston prior to Its departure.Lieutenant Paul W. Beck, with Company E. signal corps, will march to the Yosemite national park May 15. They go to the valley for experimental w orkThe troopers at Fort McDowell and rort Baker received their monthly payyesterday—the sum amounting to$6,000.
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San Francisco call
San Francisco, California, US
Tue, Apr 06, 1909
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