Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-08-05
THE ORDwAY RIFLES.
They VIII Go Int Camp at Harper's Ferr,
Next Monday.

Gen. Ordway having, as is well known, failed
to obtain the necessary appropriation from
Congress for q brigade encampment, it has
become necessary for those organizations desir-
ing an encampment for this season to foot the
total~eSpense thereof themselves. Among the
several companies of the brigade that have
decided to take this step is company D OF the
fourth battalion, popularity known as the Ord
way Rifles. In pursuance to an order issued by
Capt. j. Al. Williams this company will assem-
bic at the Market armory, on Monday, August
8, in heavy marching order, preparatory to
| taking the 6:45 train for Harper's Ferry, where
they viii remain until Monday August IS. The
camp will be pitched on the same site ne last
year, namely, On Camp Hill, directly in front
of the Summit House. which commands pic
/ turesGue view of the Potomac and Shenandoah
rivers.
MEMORIES OF LAST YEAR.
Those members of the company who were in
camp last August at Harpers Ferry have spoken
SO highly of the manner in which they we're
treated by the proprietor CNIr. Lightner) and
guests of the Summit House tina: the newer
members have been reused to a high pitch of
enthusias m and everybodyis anticipating good
time. 1t was a remarkable fact that the com
pany had not been in camp for TWEEN y-four
hours before nearly every member had paired
of with some one of the fair guests of the hotel
and 1t is pleasant to relate that many Of
the acquaintance then made have ripened into
sincere friendships. The lady friends at home
however, appear to DO jealous of such actions,
ana many OF them have expressed an intention
to go and look after the boys during the present
encampment.
CAMP OF INSTRUCTION.
The encampment will not be all fun, as Capt.
Williams intends to make /. one of instruction
as well. Rev ellie will sound at ESQ in the
morning, and will be followed by q drill in The
setting up exercises, by which time the bows
will be wide awake and have good appetites for
breakfast, which is the next thing in order.
! The day will then be taken up with guard
mount, morning drill. and after dinner dl ess
parade and other camp duties.
The company Is In excellent condition at the
present time and will appear to Its best ad-
vantage in the new dress uniform and on Inns
account the boys are taking even greater in
terest. If such Is possible. 1t is highly prob
able, however. that most Of the time will be
| taken up with the extended order drill. the
neighborhood of HarIers Fer. v being ragged
and well suited for the maneuvers of this drill.
The echoes of the historical hills in the vicinity
of the enCampment will also resound once more
with the crack of the rifle and the company will
endeavor to make the best use OF the thousand
rounds of blanks issued to them. This. in adj
dition to the picturesque environmc nts, will
give very practical and businesS-like appear
ance to the extended order drill
TO ZEE CALLED CAMP MILLER.
1t has been decided to name the encampment
Camp Miller, in honor OF eX-Lieut. L. F.
Miller. who was with the Rifles uE Ill recently,
and Who while he was compelled to leave the
company on account of charge of residence is
still with them in spirit. and whose services in
behalf OF the company will ever be remembered
by its members.
In addition to the members of the corauany
who will go TO camp there will be two buglers,
who will endeavor to awaken the mountain
echoes wi h the calls incident to a military en-
cam ment.
The company has also received a valuable
acqui. ition in Dr.. W. A. Caldwell, who viii act
as company physician.
ROSTER OF THE COMPANY.
The following is a roster of the company:
Capt J. N. Williams, First Lieut. Anton Ste
phan, Second Lieut.. d. l.. Richmond. Sergts.
b. F. Roberts. W. s. Hodges, A. l.. Orrison, W.
L. Shane. q. /. Gilbert. Corps W. W. Lang
tree, A. W. Simpson, II. ?. Halves Privates H.
+. l.. Allen, Il. E. Allen, Z. S. Bethel, S. e.
Bursley, Il. q. Clark. II. T. DETROIT, J. ".
DeGroos, A. W. Garrett, L. =. Gooding J. S.
Heinline, ]. F. Hickey, J. G. Howard. +. II.
Riser, L. G.. Long. G. L. McGowan W. n. Nc
Neely, Z. +. Manning. K. T. Morris, p. H. C.
ton, I. Richardson, E. E. Roberts, p. W. Rob-
erts. jr., NJ. Z. Sabin, S. II. Schlomberg, J. W.
Sutherin. c. A. Suydam, +. Veitenheimer. W.
Wagner F. Z. Wiler, A l.. Evans. J. Ball, Il.
S. Jackson, J. Mcdonald, W. A. Caldwell.