Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-06-22
ON STEAMBOATS, BANKS
The Presidents Troop Enjoying Life in tho
Historic Valley.
The Soldiers Are Living ON the Fat of
the Land and Receiving Lots of
Hospitnble Attention.
Correspondence Of The Evening Star.
CAMP McCHESNEY, Front r,

Correspondence OF Inc Evening star.
CAMP McCHESNEY, Front Royal,
June 20, 1895.
Captain Barbour and his men reached
this place at about o'clock pm. yester-
day, after an exceptionally long and dusty
ride of about thirtyone miles. The troop
ers, however, stood 1t better than was ex-
pected. The ride would have been almost
without interest had it not happened that
the troopers passed through one of the
most picturesque sections of the Blue
Ridge. After leaving Linden the troop en-
tered Manassas Gap, where the scenery
was grand and imposing. Happy creek
was crossed and recrosseG several times,
and the scenery, together with the fresh
mountain air, probably more than any
thing else helped revive the tired troopers
and enabled them to endure the otherwise
wearisome journey.
Along the road many cherry trees were
passed, and the cavalrymen tore off
branches at time and ate the cherries
as they rode along. From distance to see
each man Of the troop carrying a waving
branch in his hand must have given the
Ing to Dundee"
When camp was reached Captain Bar
bour and the whole command expressed
themselves more than pleased by the excel
and the captain stated that 1t was almost
enough to make him forgive the lieuten-
ant for his selection at Warrenton. The
camp at present presents very neat ap-
pearance. Several citizens of Front Royal
visited the camp today and were much
interested in the routine of camp life.
Among the visitors were Judge Cook and
Mr.. Downing.
One of the most popular citizens of the
town, Mr.. Downing, who owns large
stock farm, sent a large lamb for the use
Of the troop. which was much appreciated
by the troopers. who participated in the
MI hv pYrntc ca rN
Sergeant McChesney,. with the lamb as
piece de resistance"
Pleased With the COmmissary.
The efforts Of Sergeant McChesney to
cater successfully to the various appeties
of the men have so far been eminently
successful. They have lived on an excel
lent bill of fare, and are daily putting on
extra flesh. Vegetables in sufficient guam
tity and variety have been served at every
meal and milk has been furnished In Law
tsh manner to every one. Sergeant Nc
Chesney Is fortunate in having for his
side partner uaItermaster Sergeant
Springman, who is good natured enough
to turn his hand or head to anything which
promises to benefit the troop. One of the
cooks is Private Burke, who, until recent
ly. was In company B. fourth United States
cavalry. The other is simply named Char
lie," colored gentleman of renown, who
comes very near being about the best out
door cook the old soldiers in the command
ever knew. The horses seem to be enjoy
ing the rest which has been given them.
AS for the men and the way they have
taken advantage of their day of rest, 1t
Is only necessary to mention the fact that
at $3.50 this afternoon nine of the troop
reported themselves on the ball field for
the purpose of crossing bats with a picked
nine from this place.
Bnse Ball Extraordinary.
Quite a number of the citizens were pres
emit to witness the game, and 1T was re-
marked that many of them were Front
Royals beautiful ladies. Although the
score Is so large, the boys in blue put up
a good article of ball until the beginning of
the seventh inning, when the pitchers and
everybody else went completely to pieces,
allowing their rivals to make eleven runs
in tn, last two innings. Smith, who was
pitching for the troop up to that time, had
pitched really good game, and the score
would have been much less had he been
properly supported. The bright particular
stars were Rupert, who made two won
derful stops at short of hard-hit grounders,
and got them to PoetZmann at first with
professionalism accuracy; the latter man
played game at first which nobody could
take exceptions to. Nat Carpenter played
good game at second base, while Catcher
Blush's backstopping and throwing to sec
ond was first-rate. The other troopers who
participated In the game were Ackton, third
field; Lesley, right field. The total score
was: Front Royal, %; Presidents Troop, 8.
With little practice the Presidents Troop
ought to be able to get away with almost
any nine.
1t Is expected that Winchester will be
reached by the troop some time on Satur-
day.