Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-24
THE CAPITAL CITY INVADED
An Armed Band Of New Englandes Now in
Possession.
The Visit n Friendly One and the
Mission One of Peace-See-
ing the Sights.

Washington is in the hands Of the enemy.
SO to speak. The. national capital has been
invaded, but this time the strangers are
welcome, although they have come prac-
tically armed to the teeth In other
words, a provisional battalion of New
England National Guardsmen, consisting
of Company c, I'd Regiment, Massachu-
sets National Guard; Worcester Light In
fantry and Company F, 1st Regiment, Con-
necticut National Guard, and the Hartford
City Guard, are sightseeing today under
the guidance of a committee from the
Washington Light Infantry Corps.
The New Englanders are making a tour
of the eastern section of the country and
arrived here yesterday, coming direct from
Old Point Comfort on the steamer POGO
hontas. They were first escorted to the
armory of the Light Infantry and next
proceeded to the Riggs House for break
fast. The heavy rain yesterday inter-
fered somewhat with the program arranged.
but nevertheless every one seemed to have
a good time. After dinner headed by two
bands, the visitors and the Infantry march
ed 20 the Grand Opera House, and as the
guest of Managers Herman and Rife. wit
messed the performance at that theater.
Later supper was served at the Infantry
armory.
Were Astir Early.
The soldiers from the north were astir
bright and early this morning, and took
advantage of the fine weather and sun
shine to make up for the time and oppor-
tunities lost yesterday. They took in all
the points of interest, particularly the
Library of Congress and other public in
stitutions. The formal program of the day
began at $50 o'clock this afternoon, when
the commands paraded on Pennsylvania
avenue and street. At o'clock jaunt
to Glen Echo and Cabin john bridge will
begin. Dinner will be served at the latter
resort.
The local committee looking after the en-
teri linment of the visitors consists of Cap
tain Harrison Dingnan, A. G. White, w.
H. Oliver. j. ]. Savin and E. F. Mudd,
representing the Veterans Association OF
the Light Infantry; Captain ]. H. Miller,
Company d; Captain c. NJ. Shreve, Com
pany B; Lieutenant Jesse Grant. Company
B: Lieutenant c. a. Beatty, Company A:
Lieutenant E. w Zea, Company c: Lieu
tenant S. P House, Company b, and Quar-
termaster Sergeant MusSey.
An Extended Tour.
The trip of the New England commands
has been quite an extended one, as they
left Hartford, Conn, Saturday morning,
September IS, and before reaching Wash
ihgton visited Gettysburg, Harpers Ferry,
Luray caverns, Richmond and Old Point
While in Richmond they were entertained
by the famous Richmond Blues. The vet
eran corps of both commands accompany
them, and music is furnished by Colts 1st
Regiment Band of Hartford.
Both of the visiting commands are COM
posed of men of prominence in the bust
ness and social circles of their respective
cities, and as military organizations stand
well to the front in the state records for
efficiency. The veteran corps is made up
of the best known citizens and business
men of Hartford and Worcester.
Ancient and Honorable,
The Hartford City Guard was organized
January s. 1861. and in response to the
call for troops sent to the front Company
A. list Regiment Heavy Artillery, the first
company accepted by the government for
three years service. OF this company six
ty-two active and three honorary MEM
bers held commissions during the war of
the rebellion, and twelve won hrevet rank.
Many very pleasant trips have been taken
by the company within recent years,
among them being those to Philadelphia in
Providence, Newport, Martha's Vineyard
White mountains and Catskill mountains
The guard is officially designated as Com
pany +, 1st Regiment, Connecticut National
Guard, and is commanded by Capt Charles
w. Newton.
The Worcester Light Infantry was orig
inally organized in 1903. and from that
date has been prominent in the military
history of Massachusetts. In 1914 this
company marched from Worcester to Bos-
ton to repel British invasion, and in 1861
was a part of the famous 9th Massachu-
sets Regiment, the first to leave the state
for the front, and which was attacked
while passing through Baltimore in April
of that year. The Worcester company is
now designated Company c, I'd Regi-
ment, Massachusetts, Volunteer Militia, and
capt. +. L. Rider is commanding officer.