Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-08-13
AT CAMP MILLER.
How the Ordway R,ae. are Learnisr Re.,
Military Dnty.

How the Ordway Rine. are Learning kea,
Military Duty.
Correspondents Of The Evening star
ClMp MrfIta,
HARrEa' FEnnS. WA, Aug II. 1884
The rain yesterday afternoon spoiled both
afternoon driii And dress parade. and the men
had to pass the time pleasantly a. possible.
Immediately after supper word was sent to
Capt Williams that the guests Of the hotel were
going 20 give an impromptu entertainment In
the ball OF the college. The program cas- rem
dered with great credit 20 all Who took part
Prof. Braason made great hit with his har>
monica performance and played his prse
pieces, which were thoroughly enjoyed BY all
hrst prize In harmonica contest al Phiisdsl-
phss, and HIS performance last night fully
demonstrated HE great musical ability.
After the concert the rest Of the evening was
passed in pleasant and quiet conversation and
dancing. and after q most ENJOYABLE evening The
good nights rest.
The usual program this morning was carried
out. the drill in setting-up exercises taking
place immediately after reveille. after which
sick call was sounded. to which two men ~
sponded The time till breakfast was taken
at mess call the men again went into
the mess hall at double time. Guard mount
was next in order. and Was followed by the
usual morning drill After short company
driil the extended order was taken up and the
mon dcployed through one Of NJ. fightrers
corn helds. After the squad had assembled
Capt Williams led his men down a deep
rsvine, where the company was deployed AZ
skirlnishers and ordered to charge up the hill
The charge Was a most realistic one. In order
to reach the brow Of the hill the men
had to crawl on hands and knees. and when
he Inn hal t.ss IL. -
took place. The charge was a most gallant one
and the company gained the height Tor which
they were contending The skirmish line was
continued on over the hill and down toward the
raiiroad, being at that time nearly mile away
from camp; While resting il vas proposed that
the march be continued to BATTLING Spring.
which Is about three miles from Harper .
Ferry. and, the boys all being willing,
the march was continued. the line etill being
depioyed rs skirmishers. and the captain kept
the men busy with the rally, deploy, charge.
&c; When near the springs the company was
halted for a rest. after which the march was
taken up; As the company approached the
springs the order charge was given and with q
cheer the men were away and the victory was
complete. After q long res. and good drink
Of the excellent water OF battling Springs
the march back to camp Was begun. Instead
OF following the road, by which they reached
the spring. the line of March was taken mp over
Deliver Heights toward Camp Hill The climb
over Boliver waR even worse than the one com
ing tcwnrd Rsttling springs. hut tie men de-
pioyed and rallied and fred with ihe precision
OF veterans. After an'Aher steep climb through
thick underbrush aud over rocky paths. the
road was reached and sigh Of relief escaped all
the men. As soon as a shady place was Found the
company was given rest, after which the
march back 20 camp was continued IN column
of foars. Camp was reached AZ 1890 pm.
after an absence Of nearly four hours. which
saa h.
work and frora which tho men obtained greot
deal of experience and also enjoyment. When
tho company was dismissed the men all quickly
sought the shade OF the trees around the hotel
grounds until dinner. after which they Of
course dispersed for an entirely different but
not unpleasant CAMPAIGN. Private Johnston
has for the hrst time been able TO take some
photograph with his camera. and the after
noon has been passed by the men posing in
groups before the artist. Ii was intended to
photograph the company last "Wednesday. bat
;he rain storms of tina. day and yesterday have
prevented this interesting work.
During tho rain yesterday afternoon the bows
were kept interested BIZ Prof. Branson' . efforts
TO each serSt- shane 70 play crap. The pro-
fessor Is an expert nj the game, and when the
play was ended he was Z cents ahead. The
sergeant claims. however, that the bones were
lociod and hat. Of course. he stood no chow
Il was noted 5y all that the professors ox,aert-
nese nt crar is only exceeded by his ability IN
handling 'he harnonica
Tho hospifa, has NJ last become empty pri-
vate hiset Is LOW able % resume dnsv and has
r. last arrived AZ "a 60. tiitioa in which he can
enjoy hirlself. Az dress Il;rnde this evening all
members OF the company wiz be present. none
being ca the sick Int While the men were very
mech tired on because Of the long march this
morning hey have scent the afternoon In rlav-
rg bali. &c. and thoroughly enjoyiag the most
pie;ss ant DAY they have had In camp. q.