Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-08-13

and during the evening shower cooled OF the
air so that at tattoo very few Of. the men re-
quested to be rocked to sleep.
After the hard two days march every one was
tired and greatly enjoyed . good nights rest
That night sharp shower cooled the air some
what and kept all under cover. The first day
IN camp was spent principslly in setting things
TO rights. The day was warm, but, not being
compelled to travel in the hot sun, the heat wss
not felt % much.
The following routine of duty has been sstab-
lished and is being closely followed:
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R Pm 1p.m.
Stable call, g.
Retreat and supper. 2.
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At the pistol practice in the morning few
fair scores were made, considering that il was
the hrst time the practice has been held in the
battery.
Just prior TO leaving for camp the side arms
Of the men were changed from sabers to revoly.
ers, o wise and practical move. II II believed
that this is the only militia battery in the coun.
try now 30 equipped. Any one can understand
that revolver would be of much more use
than a saber in case Of an stack by infantry OF
cavalry when attempting the capture Of the
guns.
The highest score was made by Veterinary
Surgeon Swedberg, he making eighteen out Of
possible twenty-five at twenty yards, scoring
hit every shot
The method adopted by the officer in charge
Lieut.. Alexander, was that known a. snap shoot.
ing, allowing Of no deliberate aim.
Although the scores would undoubtedly have
been higher with the aiming method, the snat
shooting il considered more practical, being
adopted in the regular cavalry rs the result OF
long experience. Another days practice will
probably bring forth better scores.
Tho meals at the cafe are enjoyed very much
ms there lie plenty of good Substantial and we'll
cooked food.
The afternoon mounted drill was omitted
owing to the fuct that men and horses had
hardly recovered from the fatigue Of the
march.
Sadder Sergeant Fay was obliged TO leave fol
Washington on the last train to attend TO bust.
ness engagement. expecting, however. to return
In his absence his duties, issuing feed for the
horses, &C., were taken by Sergeant Hondi
who already he'd as much work to do as au,
man in camp.
This evening . great crowd came. among
them tie fourth Maryland regiment from Bal
timore, Col. Howard commanding.
The regiment had a parade and bail. and the
officers and men OF the battery were invited tc
participate in the festivities.
The steamer Columbia left on her return triE
at half-past nine, two hours later than usual
and lively time was enjoyed during the occu
patton of the grounds by the regiment and it,
friends
Ats o'clock Thursday evening a party Of ter
or twelve left for Annapolis in the ambulance
with permission to be away until midnight
During the evening Capt ForSberg was visited
by Capt. Mosher and Lieut.. Griffith of the
fourth MARYLAND ard Mr.. John Linney of troop
A Of Washington. who came down from Bal
timore on the boat. One of the most promi.
I n ont rc0t lNf tho
berg, the captains eeven-yenr-old son. who
accompanied the battery over road on his pony
slept on the ground and did much less kicking
than the older men. Every one il feeling we'll
and thus far the ambulance corps detail has
had no opportunity to exercise its professional
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