Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-09-10
TROOPERS IN CAMP.
Troop A Ride to Marshall Hall and Go
Into Gimp.

CAMP HARRISON s. BARBOUR,
Marshall Hail, Nd, September 8, 1894.
At last. after a whole night spent in the
saddle, the hardy men of troop A, District
of Columbia National Guard, are under can
vas at Marshall Hail. Md, and, notwith-
standing the tedious ride of thirty-five miles.
are as happy and jovial men ever were.
OF course, no one slept yesterday, and it
is certain even the sleepiest did not doze
last night, for it was necessary to keep a
sharp eye out, as the night was not very
bright. And then these delightful Charles
county roads are none too certain. The
bugle sounded the advance at o'clock last
night, and the line of march was taken up.
with First Lieutenant John T. Eiker in
command. The little column proceeded
down Pennsylvania avenue, turned out LIST
street, went through the Capitol grounds,
struck out through East Washington, and
soon crossed the bridge into Anacostia.
The rain Of yesterday afternoon had set
tied the dust to degree, and the ride prom
Used to be a most pleasant one. 1t is a GER
tain fact that no militia organization ever
started out with a better lot of horses and,
as was expected, the guardsmen made ex-
cellent time on the march. There was no
struggling, and verifying moved along at
an easy, though rapid, walk. Capt. Bar
bour the commanding officer of the troop,
vas unavoidably prevented from accompa-
nying his men on the trip.
Assistant Quartermaster Sergeant Shlom-
berg was taken ill on the road and for an
hour or so rested In the ambulance. How
ever, when Pts Getaway was reached he was
on hand to assist in the issue of rations, and
soon afterward mounted his horse and join
ed the troop. For about ten miles it
seemed as though all the creeks in Mary
land had run dry, and nearly every man
and beast in the cavalry outfit was thirsting
to painful degree, when suddenly the
heavens mercifully opened and dropped a
deluge on the whole turnout. Orders were
H11ry tx,,A 10
fore they could be unstrapped and put on
every one Of the militiamen was drenching
wet TO the skin. The command was halted
for fifteen minutes. when the rain had les
OF the rapid march. This last downpour
settled the dust to such an extent that until
the troop had come within three miles Of
camp the journey was really delightful
When the boys rode into the resort they
Il oked every inch old campaigners, and 1t
is safe to say they felt like they had seen a
little service. The weary travellers were
halted in camp at O'Clock. and with due
solemnity the star spangled banner was
tossed out to the free breezes that seemed
only waiting to bear the noble ensign in
glory above the camp Of her volunteer de-
tenders. --.---
hours before breakfast was served this de-
lay being caused by the arrival Of the troop
| ahead Of time. but when 1t was served there
were forty men with empty stomachs to fill,
end II Is safe to say they did full Justice.
The commanding officer allowed today for
rest and. though every man in camp rested,
Tut few slept.
Among the visitors to the camp today
were Capt H. G. Forsberg, Quartermaster
Sergeant Biondi and other members of the
light battery. There were also quite a num-
er Of ex-members Of the troop on hand to
lay their compliments. The day has been
one of intense heat. First Lieutenant How
ard c. Russell, surgeon to the troop has
had a number of minor cases OF Illness but
reports no serious calls. The doctor is a
dandy" as the boys express 1t, and all are
confident of his ability to take care OF the
he alth Of the camp. Conamissary Sergeant
McCheSney has his hands full preparing for
a grand blow out" to be given in a few
days.