Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-05-30

The Washington Military Cycle Company's
appearance on Pennsylvania avenue this morn
ing was awaited with much interest by the sew
eral thousand spectators who lined the side
walks from the Peace monument to Washing
ton Circle. 1t was the first parade Of the COM
pany and 1t made creditable showing.
Although the company is not yet six mont he
old it had more than thirty equipped men in
line ready for war, and they glided over the
smooth concrete pavements on their silent
steeds clearing the streets Of pedestrians as they
moved along.
1t remains for this, the FIRST company in the
United States, to make the experiment a suc-
cess to have the cycle adopted for use in the
militia organizations in all parts of the country
and probably in time by the standing army.
The line formed at 1890 o'clock in front of
the company's headquarters, corner of 18th
street and Pennsylvania avenue. After going
through several maneuvers the mount was
made without q break. and the procession
moved along Pennsylvania avenue to the Peace
monument at the foot Of the Capitol. A
counter-march was made to 25th street, and
after passing around the seeeral circles and
parks in the northwestern part Of the city the
cyclists returned to the armory. An hour later
they were of on their iron horses again and
rode TO Benning to be present at the field sports
of the Presidents Troop.
Buglar Lemby sounded his trumpet along the
line with such effect that the streets were
cleared and the parade was made without in
terrupton. Quartermaster Sergeant Ben Wall
acted as color sergeant and carried the hand
some silk banner of the corps. Sergeant Guy
Collins attracted more attention than any men,
Der of the company. He occupied con-
spicuous place in line and rode the handsome war
bicycle which was presented to the corps by the
Columbia Wheel Company. His gun was at
tached to straps on the wheel where the guns
are expected to be carried in war
times. and to his steed were attached
two luggage carriers as well as a bullseye Ian
tern of the best pattern, the only one of the
kind that is on any wheel in this city.
Gen. Ordway was at headquarters to see the
start. and he was well pleased with the showing
made on the first parade.
There is admirable material in the command,
the members all being young and enthusiastic
wheelmen. and they have the direct and hearty
support of Gen. Ordway.
Adjutant General Long, too, takes an active
interest in the company. The cycle tactics,
which will be issu ed shortly, are the result of
the labors of Col. Long, Capt. Chas. H. Ourand
and Capt. F. b. Couch. The company was
especially fortunate in its selection of officers
Capt. Frank u. Couch is native of Bethel,
Conn., He was born in 1866. He enlisted in
company Ii. fourth regiment Connecticut Ma
tional Guard was promoted to corporal, then
to sergeant and served five years afterward
When he re-enlisted he was transferred and
given command of the fourth signal corps, in
which he served two years. when he decided to
take up his residence in the capital city. Capt
Couch was one of the first to join the new COM
pany after its organization and was honored
with its command.
First Lieut. W. Allen Balch has had several
years experience in local militia companies
having at one time served in the National Fem
cibles. He is a native of the windy city, but
has spent most of his twenty-four years in
Washington. prominent member Of the
Columbia Cycle Club, he has always
taken an interest in cycling and
was one Of the organizers Of the cycle COM
pany.
To Second Lieut.. F. p Libbey is due a great
deal Of credit for the bringing together of the
men who we're the organizers. Lieut.. Libbey
Is employed in a position where he meets a large
number of wheelmen and he was enabled to
bring together sufficient number for the start
ing of the present organization. Although not
having any past military experience, Lieut.
Libbey makes up for it in enthusiasm.
The non-commissioned officers are all en-
thusiasts and perhaps the more conspicuouslv
energetic is Quartermaster Sergeant BENZ.
Wall.
THE MEMBERSHIP.
Following is a roster of the company:
Sergeants-H. E. Crook, Guy v. Collins.
Benz. Wall, W. Harvey Muzzey, Hamilton Dim
mick; Corporal VIM. d. Hadger; privates-
Edw. ID. Anderson, Richard L. harrington, w.
W. Boyer. Philo l.. Bush. Frederick Burlingame
Edward Z. Clapp, Edward j. Cussen, Ralph
Daskam, Chas. s. Dulaney, Jas. W. Gillette,
Chas. H. Henney, Robert d. Howell, H. P.
Huddleson, VIM. p. jackson, Francis o.
Jenkins, W. H. King, Walter l. Lembky, ]. B.
Lybrook, J. b. Mcqueen, A. S. Kitchener, T. L.
Mitchell, A. b. Morgan, E. S. Morgan, C. r.
Murray. J. Lawton Norwood, Vim. E. Pierce
A. L. Shannon, c. b. Story. Lewis Thomson, s.