New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-08-11
REVIEWED BY GOV. BEAVER
CHIEF EXECUTIVES OF PENNSYLVANIA AND
OHIO AT THE STATE CAMP.
THE TWELFTH REGIMENT SUCCEEDED BY THE
SEVENTY. FoURTH-A SOLDIER THROWN
FROM A TRAIN AT A CURVE.


FROM TRAIN AT CURVE.
PcekskilL n. Y, Aug. 10 (SpeciaD.-when the men
ut the State Camp awakened this morning. al
though 1t time for the TO be up. IL had not
get appeared, but hidden behind thick bank of
Clouds and the men turned out at revee roll-call.
making their way along the company streets to fall in
line by the OF feeling than by tha. OF see
ing. AS the morning on il still remained dark
although the rain not falling, and the men went
out for company drill in the gloom While they
at breakfast the rain began fall, and the place
became darker than The company clerks had TO
light candles to make out their daily reports al 5
o'clock, and everybody gave up hopes Of fine day
Tor the ceremonies attending the visit Of the disun-
guished guests who were expected about 10 o'clock
Every preparation had been made to receive them.
aress-coats brushed, helmets were given an extra
coat Of whiting, and brasses polished
At 90, the time that the train due at Peeks-
dill station the stu dark and gloomy and the
storm had not abaed. The train was 10 stop at Roa
Hook station let the party Off Just as the loco
motive whistle blew for the station the struggled
through the clouds and by the time the party was on
the way tho camp along the winding road the msts
and rain disappeared If by magic and the sun was
shining brightly. General Porter, Colonel Phisercr,
Captain Thurston and Lieutenant Hamilton went down
In the six carriages which met the party at the
Eaa Hook station. The party of visitors comprised
Governor J. A. Beaver, of Pennsylvania; Governor
j. b. Foraker, of Ohio; Ex-Governor A. b. Cornell,
OF NewYork; ex- Governor George 5. Boutwell,, OF
Massachusetts, General Henry A. Barnum, state SEN
ator ". II. Robertson General Frederick Townsend,
General A. {. Barnes, Colonel j. ;. McEwcn, .. e.
Clarke w. L. Bostwick, J. i. Foraker, jr., !. d.
Warner. Charles E. Cornell and stephen A smith.
When the first of the carriages containing the party
arrived at the top of the h The signal was quickly
passed TO the members of the Sd Battery, OF Brooklyn,
who were stationed on the east parade ground with
the two brass Napoeons 10 fire the salute OF seventeen
guns TO which the Governor of another State IS ell
titled The horses drawing the carriages went on
fast trot from the top of the bill TO point near
the state officers quarters while the cannons doomed
the salute. There were two premature eNploslohs'
hut the battery men thought they did not count
consequently they fired nineteen shots instead OF
seventeen and the Governors of Pennsylvania ana
Ohio got Just much recognition as Governor mn
would have received. The air was SUI Damp d.
though the sun shone brightly. while the salute was
being fred and the smoke chung 10 the ground almost
shutting the battery from sight The visitors Waohol
the rapid movements of the men thrOueh
the veil of smoke and pronounced
a splendid sight Governor beaver s"u
=, Looked a great deal like a real battlefield. and
he carries two crutches and but leg to prove that
bs knew what real battlefield looks like
soon after the salute had been fired, while 'he
vis,tors were chatting with the State officers ths
men composing the regimen. and the provisional bat
al,on formed in line for the review which was held'
contrary TO expectation When the visitors came Ill
the camp, the regiment was not out to receive 'nen
The officers had expected their guests 50 sooh anu
go they were taken by surprise. This was oau
breakp but the conduct and excellent appearance
u .he men at the review compensated for thai htne
,horcoming While the line was forming the vs.
,ors walked slowly out the parade grounds Inc
raviev was taken by Governor Beaver, on his right
stood Governor Foraker, and on his lett ana ii'ho
10 the rear stood General Porter The fourteen com
panics In the regiment and battalion were diNueu %
,s 10 make sixteen companies, and shortly a1tef the
visitors had their position on the parade GROUNDS
The march in review begun. The men dld eA-
,enentIy kept straight lines which were maintained
while wheeling and the officers all salued a. inc
proper time Colonel Barber was the hrSt 10 SaiuVo
Governor Beaver and receive salute from MIN. "hch
the colors came along Governors Beaver ana foraAer
and the State officers all uncovered their heads III
respect for the Stars and Stripes. Then the troops
,.rcbed around and wheeled into line the color
inc The distances had been maintained so well 'hat
his manoeuvre was splenddly done, and when she men
tame up into line without having to dress up any ~
Ieveral hundred spectators heartily applauded Ano"
the men salued the reviewing officer by coming 10
present arms. and after the salute was returned oy
Governor Beaver, the men were usmlsseu anu "
quickly TO their quarters.
The visitors and officers returned TO the nelghDor-
hood Of sweeny Row." where they entered IheH
carriages and wore driven about the camp on Jour
Of inspection They were all delighted Win INC
place. and Governor Beaver made mental notes OF
several features which he intended TO introduce al inc
Pennsylvania State Camp. He was particularly inter
esed in the new fort which is being built under the
superysion of Captain Green of the regular army ana
that officer was highly cOmplimened upon the excer
lent manner in which he had done the work. Inc
carriage for ono of the big teninch guns was nearly
ready TO have the piece mounted and this particularly
Interested the visitors. Then visit was PAID 10
Louis windhok. General windholz had on white
walstcoat with gold buttons.
Our caterer does not wear gold buttons he cannot
afford TO-" said Governor Beaver as be leaned on one
erutch and shook hands with the popular caterer
Arrangements had been made to have the Chicago
express which starts from the Grand Central Station
at 1890 stop at Roa Hook 20 pick up the visitors
10 the camp. So shortly after IL O'Clock they were
driven TO the station They arrived there some time
before the train did, and were interested spectators
Of the unloading of the new troops who are 10
occupy the camp during the last week of the season
The train was time and the men all got safely on
board every one seeming 10 be anxious 10 help Gov
ernor Beaver as he climbed the steps with the
assistance of his crutehe At Rhinebeck they got of and
driven III carriages TO the home OF NcePresi-
cent Levi p Norton where they had luncheon.
Later in the day they went the New Grand Hotel
Summit Mountain, In the Catsklls, where reception
wa, given 10 General Henry a. Bainum by ex-Gov-
After the guests had departed the work cleaning
the camp preparatory to making way for the 74th
Regiment, of Buffalo, and provisional battalion, com
posed of the cd Separate Company, of Oneonla; the
3D. Company, Of Auburn; the 24th, OF MddetOwn;
the Goth Of Emira. and the 32d, OF HoosiclS Falls
begun. At dinneitime everything was in good
shape, and after dinner the men made themselves
comfortable the best way possible. They were taken
completely by surprise again when the 74th Regiment
seen coming along the winding road through the
swamp below the camp. The train had arrived with
out their knowing II. They hustled around TO get all
81 their on, and the officers gave sharp
orders and hurried the men up but the '4th Keg
ment had TO wait fifteen minutes at the top of the
nm before the Others ready to receive them
After the 18th Regiment got into line the top
OF the HILL the post band, which had escorted them
down there hitcbed OIL the newcomers, and pulled
H. he hill the old who 10