The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1892-06-27
IT WAS VISITORS DAY
Many People at the Camp OF
the State Militia.
INCIDENT OF THE GUARD MOUNT
The Boys Settle Down to Routine Life
Liquor Vendors Forced From
tho NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.

day in camp and every one was striving to
look his best to meet the appreciation Of
the large number of visitors, who began to
arrive early in vehicles and by train. The
dress parade of the First and Second regi-
Inent. and cavalry battalion in full dress
attracted great crowd from Seattle and
Tacoma, but nothing like the number of
people attended W no would have come had
there been proper transportation facilities.
This seems to be great drawback, and it
Is detrimental to the present encampment.
If the camp had been held at point
railway facilities SO that people
could go and come hourly on four trains
each way, it would draw immense crowds.
As il was, large crowd assembled and
was entertained in inspecting the quarters,
watching dress parade and observing the
duties of the soldiers in camp. A big i'm
provementis noticed in the drill. discipline
and maneuvers of the companies of the
Second regiment. In fact, they have i'm
proved equally with the First, and, situ-
ated as they are, it reflects great credit on
the officers for bringing the regiment ahead
go quickly.
This morning Lieutenant Kimball and
Colonel Trotter, y. s. A.. inspected the
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regiments and the cavalry battalion.
With overcoats and blankets snugly folded
according to regulation, the different
quarters presented fine appearance; the
guns were stacked before the tents, and
the troops standing at attention. The
companies were ali complimented on their
discipline and neatness. General O'Brien
Gays that the companies are being watched
closely in regard to discipline, drill and
cleanliness of quarters. This, he said,
would have considerable to do with their
attending the Worlds fair, as. according
to his plan, the five best companies in
each regiment will be chosen to go, and
the markings secured at this encampment
will decide as to who they will be.
Those who witnessed this mornings
guard mount saw an incident which was
exciting in character. According to the
new tactics the infantry drills in double
rank and the cavalry in single rank. This
morning cavalry detail were on the left
of the column, by an order of Colonel
Pike, countersigned by Adjutant Brooks,
who ordered them there. Ever since the
cavalry officers OF Troop b have arrived in
camp there has been kick against the
cavalry being imposed upon and being
compelled to drill infantry tactics. BY an
order of Red6eid Proctor, secretary of
war, the infantry formation is prohibited
for dismounted cavalry. Pursuant to this
order, and in conformity Herewith, an
order was issued from brigade headquar-
tiers some time since. AT the grand mount
this morning Adjutant Espiin ordered the
sergeant in charge of the detail TO form his
detail in Double rank. The sergeant saluted:
"The detail is correct, sir" He then ex-
planned to the adjutant that he was obey
ing battalion orders. The adjutant said:
II place you under arrest, sir"
The adjutant strobe from the field to re-
port to Adjutant-General O'Brien Not
finding him he sought Brigadier-General
Curry, and after a conference it was de-
cided that the sergeant was correct as TO
the tactics of the troopers, and he was
dismissed from arrest and the troopers or
dered back to their quarters, as under the
National Guard rules they were not re-
Quired to perform guard mount.
After inspection this morning Company
G. First regiment, marched to q conven-
lent spot. where Corporal Hanson, who is
the photographer of the company, ar
ranged them and took their likenesses.
Camp routine is now running along
smoothly. The officers and men are doing
hard work Notwithstanding the horrible
heat.
The field officers of the First regiment
are all capable tacticans. as can easily be
seen whenever the regiment turns out for
parade or duty. Colonel Joseph Green,
Lieutenant Colonel W. S. Shank, Major
Fred A, Gaus and Adjutant Charles Esplin
l-tI -.
Governor Ferry and staff will arrive Mt
camp on Monday. Quarters have already
been arranged for the reception OF the
commander-in-chief.
Guard detail takes seventy men, as there
are two dozen or more posts to maintain.
Large details are also made daily for police
duty.
Lieutenant Kimtall, L. s. A., well
known in Seattle. is one of the inspectors
detailed to the camp by order of the sec
rotary of war. Lieutenant Kimbal is a
prime favorite with the Washington
guardsmen.
Company E. First regiment, went into
camp with thirty-tour privates and two
officers Had the encampment been held
IN July they would have had sixty-one
men and three officers. Lieutenant Smith
joined the company on Thursday, and
was we'll received. First Sergeant Philips
also joined the company on Saturday in
time for supper.
Company L, of Seattle, and Company
q, OF Tacoma. met on the field III blood
less combat in the skirmish line on Satur-
day evening Both sldes claim victory.
Company f. boys have decorated their
company street in u very tasty manner
with evergreen and oak trees. Corporal
Copp had a serious toothachc. and the re-
suit was that he had 10 wear piece of
gum on the other side 10 balance his
countenance. Captain lngraham, aided
by his !eutenants drills the boys early
and late, and the effects are clearly seen.
Lieutenant Pierce, with the rank of high
private and company photographer, IS
preparing number OF fine views and pho
tographs of the company quarters, and he
Will also take snap shots of the field and
line officers and views of the parade
grounds.
Colonel f. L. Smith. surgeon general,
arrived in camp today and viii remain at
his post until the breaking Of camp.
Lieutenant Colonel 5. ". Scott. A. |. G.,
brigade stad and A. A. 4. G.. is doing
the honors at headquarters.
Ex-Lieutenaut ". II, Gorham was n
guest ut brigade headquarters Saturday
evening and Sunday.
Lieutenant Allison. commlssarv of the
First regiment, is earning Il good Will 81
the men by the way he manages the regi-
mental mess.
Chaplain Henderson. assistant surgeon
OF the regiment, has captured the good