Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-07-21
At CAMP xrunrrER-

CAM "NEunrrER," NEAR JEFrERsox, Nd,
July 20, 1891.
Crack went the whips. Gee up there"
yelled the drivers, and with . rush the baggage
train Of cavalry troop A topped the ridge Of
hatocnn mountain on their third days march,
and saw stretched out the fertile and beautiful
valley OF Middletown. Today's march and yes
terday's has been rather severe on the baggage
tram; the route having been over some hills
calculated to weary the spirit Of an average
minded wagon horse. The baggage train,
however; tArough the united efforts Of
to take charge Of the wagons, and
Corporal Springman, Commissary Captain
Newmeyers energetic assistant, has been kept
pretty well up with the horsemen. On each
day guard has been detailed to keep its eve
on the wagons as an aid IL any accident should
occur and as further protection from snraged
cinzens In search Of lost, strayed or-found
chickena The camp tonight i >pitched within
one mile Of jefferson, q pretty little village
with wide streets big trees and pretty girls The
camp stretches its Il tents along . picturesque
stream with background Of hills and presents
decidedly animated appearance. Men are
attending to the wants Of the horses which are
tied on one long picket line, the cook Dire and
stove Is In ful operation, with . pleasant pros
Pscs OF supper IN the near future. and from the
distance comes the quiet hum Of pleasant ex-
change between the commissary and quarter
masters department
QUICK work N MAKING CAMP.
Last nights camp at Gott's Mill vas only
marred by heavy storm, which passed over
during the night. The cavalry boys, however,
have long since ceased TO have the slightest
Tear OF rain and the appearance Of the familiar
cloud again this evening Just after making camp
only Drought out q friendly nod Of recognition
rom the boys at work. In making the last
two camps the troopers have shown q rather
remarkable aptitude for hard, quick work
Yesterday from the time the wagons with the
tents arrived on the ground il was only twenty
minutes until the tents were up, camp ar
ranged, stable call sounded and the
evening before retreat was sounded Lieut.
Perry put the boys through rather a
course Of sprouts and surprised even some of
the veterans. The lieutenant inspected the
equipments and losses in regard TO missing
implements were criticised with vigor. All
during the evening country people were coming
In for a look at the soldier" and the camp
at one time was filled with light dresses and
sunday go-to-meeting" clothes until Lieut.
Perry kindly but firmly insisted that
camp be cleared OF all not having business
therein. The visitors then contented them
selves with standing on the outskirts and gaz-
Ing. The camp was also invaded by a number
OF Inhabitants with yearning desire to sell or
trade horse, In spite Of its being the Lords
day. To the credit Of the cavalry it may be
eoiu tudt tue WISHES IN TINS directfon were not
gratified, but whether this arose from the fact
OF its being Sunday or on account of the speci-
mems offered has not been disclosed.
SOME TALL EXPERIENCE STORIES.
The evening was an exceedingly pleasant one
and up to taps enough marvellous stories were
told to make the regulations of Q dozen Nun
chausens or Ananiases. Around the officers
quarters was an especial group waiting in
anxious expectation for the moon to rise
Lieut.. Perry and Capt. Roe snapped army
"reminiscences and narrated blood curdling
tales, Indian atrocities and methods of dis
cIpiine In Uncle Sans little but faithful band
OF soldiers. Capt. Barbours hair stood
upright, while Lieut.. Eiker went to bed and
groaned horribly for several hours. He said
1t was dyspepsia. but yelled several times for
protection. Lieut.. Ferguson related instances
OF discipline among the South American In
dams, and the gathering broke up in ave.
struck amazefhent
Today's march was started promptly, and
before clock the long line was fling up the
road The route was through a most pleasant
country, dotted in all directions by prosperous
looking farms. The camp this evening is only
few miles from Frederick, and has been
named Camp Neumeyer," in honor OF Capt.
Neumeyer. The New York contingent is doing
well. Tomorrows march will be to Charles
town.