Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-07-31
Special Correspondence Of The Evening Star.
CAMP OnpwAY. LEEspURo. Va


July 80, 1891.
II such thing 10 possible oil the receptions
given the calvary troop from Washington on
their march have been surpassed at Leesburg.
The inhabitants of Leesburg have been lavish
in the hospitalities offered the troop and if
such thing was among the possibilities the
troop would at the present time be minus the
discipline necessary to men bearing the uni
form Of Uncle Sam. To the credit of the troop
ers. both from Washington and New York, it
must be said that at all times during the trip,
whether eamped on the outskirts Of a town or
laying out in the hills, tho discipline has been
Of frst-ciass order and that this IL 30 is not so
much the resul. of the officers, although this
naturally has considerably to do with the re-
suit, bus 10 mainly owing to the men them
! selves. With SO few exceptions that they
could be counted on hand. every
man wearing the uniform has worked hard
throughout the trip. and the exceptions have
been so well noted that in all proba bility at
least one corporals stripes will be taken off,
As has been said however in general the troop,
and by the troop ~ meant both Wsshingtonians
and the New York delegation. has conducted
itself throughout in q thoroughly military and
gentlemanly manner. The practical knowl-
edge of real military cavalry tactics gained by
the men has been incalculable. and nearly every
man who has taken the long ride through Mary
land and Virginia with the local cavalry is in e
position TO instruct in cavalry tactics if ever
tbs necessity arises.
TIE FREEDOM OF LKKsBuRa.
30 FAR as Leesburg is concerned the recsp-
tons and entertainments could hardly be i'm
proved on. The troopers have been given the
freedom OF the town from the time ex-Mayor
Head greeted the boys in front of the court
house until the present time. Entertainments
OF all sorts from the elaborate dinner given by
s. Carroll Chancellor TO the little private par
ties. consisting OF from three to five men. have
been following each other In rapid succession.
Mr.. Chancellor gave a pleasant dinner at the
Linden Hotel yesterday, and Mr.. ". w. Nixon,
the more than genial proprietor OF the hotel,
furnished dinner to be proud of. To-
day Mr.. T. ". Edwards, another of
Leesburg's prominent citizens, entertained
party Of the cavalry at the same hotel. Among
the Leesburg citizens who have been promi-
nent in arranging for and entertaining the cav
airy boys are: Col Z. V. White. with an envia-
BILE war record; Col I. L. worsIey. DIR. NJ. G.
West, T. G. Edwards: jr, prominent drug
gist, H. H. Russell, the well-known sheriff Of
the county; Judge r. H. Tsbbs Of the circuit
court, Capt. VIM. b. Lynch, editor of the Wash
ingtoniGn; B. +. Sheetz Of the Mirror. A. ].
Bradheld. VIM. II. Clemens. r. V. White. W. E.
Garrett, prominent lawyer; ". W. Nixon, E.
g. Caufman, a genial LOudoun politician; H.
Nelson, L. j. Norris. George r. Head. ex-mayor
of the town; P. F. Shroff, H. o. Clagett mayor
Of the city; W. A. Harper. Richard LIttleton, 8.
A. Wolfesheimer and A. Sheetz of the Mirror.
HISTORIC SPOTS VISITED.
Lsesburg has shown not only hospitable
side to its character, but at the same time has
on view in the surrounding country number
of battleields, which have made the troops take
number of outside rides. The old court
house in itself is an interesting point, and Just
outside of Leesburg is the famous Balls Bluff
ha Of he har1 ni,,to
during the war.
Today the cavalry have been scattered over
Leesburg. and from all appearances have been
thoroughly enjoying themselves. The camp at
the fair grounds is q thoroughly characteristic
cavalry camp. -Four tents containing the Off
GERS are pitched in one row and below stretch a
line Of eighteen smaller tents containing the
remainder OF the command. just at one side
are the wagons, and in front of the larger tents
dedicated to the officers Q large camp fire
blazes in full swing, and at this point the
horses are safely ensconsed in stalls, but aver
ageiy long picket line. which means q rope Of
some one hundred yards would be
stretched and the horses tied to such an affair
would make themselves more or less comfort
able. On trip of this sort, as IN the cavalry
service in regular practice, the horse is the
main part Of = mans equipments. He may
forage for tin cup or o plate or spoon but il
his horse shows u sore back or IL lame the trou-
BILE begins. cavs,ryuan without q horse is
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general failing toward sore backs of horses on
this stage of a long march it is rather remark
able that not more than half dozen sore backs
e1is, in the troop.
MILITARY GAMES RxPHArEp.
This afternoon the troopers repeated the
military games given at Winchester and large
audience Of spectators crowded the grand
stand. The winners were: Pursuing contest
Bridgeman first Springman second; saddling
contest-Hermann first, Springman second;
cup race-Bridgeman first, Donovan second;
40 yards dash-Rennie first, Linney second;
wrestling-Troop first; go bare back-Cross
tirst. shepherd sccondi tug Of war-team with
Braithewaite captain first.
The troopers after the drill scattered over
the surrounding country, but were in camp
and In bed at an early hour. prepared for an
extra early start in the morning Lieut..
Bridgemsn. however. and n party of New
Workers, it is rumored, scaled the fence and
were seen driving out in the direction of a
dance. The troop has two long marches before
il. and Saturday at o'clock. after passing
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