Los Angeles herald., 1892-08-20
. THE MEN OF THE SEVENTH
They Have Plenty of Work and
Some Play at Camp.
Captain Barry Inspects the Regi-
ment in the Field.
General Allen Close Observer of the
the Work-CoioneI Schreiber as q
Horseman Wins Compli-
ments-Notes.

19.-Captain Barry, OF the regular army
spent the entire day in watching the
work of the Seventh in drills today,
and closely observed every evolution,
and made such corrections as were
necessary.
AS starter, all the officers were called
to Colonel Schreiber's tent, and Captain
Barry told them that he had been de.
tailed by the war department to inspect
and instruct the Seventh regiment, as
part of the National guard of California.
He would not call for formal inspec-
tion, but take notes Of things as he
found them. He considered that the
more important duty was in instruction,
and he would go out into the field with
the battalion, watch their work, and
tell them where they were detective.
He would make report to the war de-
partment on everything pertaining to
to the regiment exactly as he found it.,
and if officers were displeased thereat,
they could get it down to his bad judg-
ment.
He wanted all officers who had any
questions to ask to come to him at any
time, and he would be glad to answer
them within the limits OF his knowl-
edge. o
The plain, straightforward talk of the
captain made hit with the boys, and
they went into the drill work this morn
ing with vim and energy, and solid
determination to learn how work is
done in the regular army.
Adjutant General Allen will remain
here until Saturday. The general has
been close observer of everything per-
tanning to the regiment. He is anxious
to have the Seventh equipped with ser
viceable rifles, and has told Colonel
Schneider of his desire to put the regi-
ment on an effective footing, ready to
take the field on twenty-four hours
notice. The general will 90 to
Los Angeles on Saturday morning. He
was present at dress parade this even
ing, and, when the regiment passed in
review, expressed himself as highly
pleased with the appearance OF the men.
Captain Barry will probably go to the
Ninth regiment, at Long Beach, on Sat-
.urday, and it is hoped that he will re-
turn to Camp Anacap pa again before re-
turning north. The men are picking
up lots of valuable points, and know it.
The captain is here on strictly business
principles, and the instruction impaired
is appreciated by the Seventh.
Colonel Schneider, who, by the way,
has been extensively complimented for
his splendid horsemanship, is the bust
est man in the camp, and is
working from reveille to taps to
pull the regiment into good
shape. Lieutenant Colonel Rowland,
Major Starin and Adjutant Franklin are
working like beavers, while the line
officers are constantly giving their at
tention to drills. This is camp of in
struction all the way through, and the
improvement in the regiment is daily
becoming more manifest. Los Angeles
has reason to be proud OF her boys in
blue. Lieutenant Hutchinson, quarter
master of the regiment, went to Los An
geles today to see the celebrated Hutch
inson baby. Hervey Lindley of Los An
geles took dinner at the regimental
headquarters today, and Recorder Kelly
arrived from Los Angeles this evening,
and is the guest of Colonel Schreiber
and Lieutenant Ogden.
On Saturday problem in tactics will
be worked out on the mesa west of the
camp, in which the whole regiment will
join. Captain Barrysis laying out the
plan and plenty of powder will be
burned. 1t is expected that there will
be big delegation of Los Angeles here
on Sunday.
The people of Ventura are etill doing
everything in their power to make the
stay of the regiment in this delightful
seaside resort pleasant one. There is
always an expectant crowd at train
time waiting for HERALDs.
The ball and reception at Armory
hall tonight will be the first social event
since the opening of the camp, and there
will be large turnout of officers and
men in honor of the Native Daughters
The Armory hall has been beautifully
decorated with the national colors
flowers and evergreens, and General
Allen is booked to lead the grand
march. The society bellies of Venturs
and Santa Barbara will be present in
large numbers.
COMPANY d.
The largest company in camp is com
pany d, of Ventura, the merchants anc
others generously allowing as many tt
20 into camp as possible. On Wednes
day it turned out forty-six of it's fifty-twt
men, and today forty. Its officers are
Captain Black and Lieutenant Brown
who are laboring faithfully to make ths
company efficient in the new drill regu
lations. 1t is the color company of the
regiment. At battalion drill this morn.
ing, Sergeants Hirschfelder and
Strickland had to keep OF
the Jump at the orders 'Guidet
on the line," but they got there
all the same. 1t was generally remarked
that the colored company held it's own
with the other and older companies
Sergeant Spear, as acting first sergeant
at battalion drill, ''did himself proud
Priyatee Wason, Middleeworth and Ruiz
got hot. but did not swear. First Ser.
geant Blackstock is a model officer
Dandy Jim DAILY sleeps at the camp, but
must attend to business during the. day
The eergeant-msjor has it in for him fol
Sunday, though. Corporal Capito il
one of the most efficient corporals in the
regiment. He has the voice of major
general and the appearance of com
mander-in-chief. Day and Newby being
on guard duty, were missed by the girls
1t is said the captain fired Fritz. Pri
vate Capito had to leave camp on &C
count of sickness.
COMPANY O.
The members of company @ were VI
at the first sound of first call this morn
ing, all looking in good fettle for thu
days work. sergt. A. ]. Casey is acting
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