Evening star., 1898-05-14
the large number Of nice, cool springs
throughout the grounds.

Delay in Receipt of RatiOns.
The fact that the rations did not reach
the camp grounds until an hour or more
after the arrival of the battalion simply
served to whet the appetites Of the soldier
boys. When the supplies arrived the wag-
on train from Washington had not put In
its appearance. SO no cooking utensils could
had to do the next best possible thing un-
der the circumstances. Fortunately num-
Der Of ham sandwiches had been prepared
for just such an emergency. These were
quickly unpacked and issued.
They were placed on large oil blanket,
with a guardsman at each corner, and
passed around freely. The boys took a
bountfful supply. No coffee could be made,
there was an abundance Of clear cool
spring water, and the boys filled their can
teens with this as substitute.
The first regular meal served In camp
was supper at O'Clock. The rattons at
this meal were canned corn beef, canned
baked beans, coffee and bakers bread.
What the boys did to this meal was pien-
ty. When they finally got through there
was not enough left to feed a hungry dog.
They tried to eat up the whole business,
and had the tin plates and tin cups been
digestible 1t is believed that these, too,
would have shared the fate of the corned
beef and beans. The boys earned this sup
per and they deserved hearty meal. They
got it. The hard work Of erecting the tents
and digging the trenches had strung their
appetites to the highest pitch, so to speak
Under the orders issued by Major Urell
yesterday, the guard was posted shortly
after the arrival of the troops In camp
and it was maintained all night, with the
usual reliefs. This guard will be main
tanned with strict military discipline until
the end of the war. Major Urell says, how
ever. that no passes will be necessary for
the friends Of the guardsmen to visit the
camp, and far possible no restrictions
will be placed on visitors. So long as every
one behaves properly he will not be mo-
Tested. One thing Major Urell desires to
be distinctly understood Is that there VIII
be no intoxicating liquors allowed in camp.
He is positive on this point, and he Will not
for a moment countenance any speak
easies. There has been some talk of the
storekeepers in the neighborhood laying in
a supply of liquor and selling it. although
it is contrary to law. Any member OF the
battalion caught drinking will be promptly
put in the guard house and will not be al
lowed to leave the camp again.
The officers of the battalion had their
first taste of old Virginia hospitality yes
terday afternoon, when Mr.. Campbell. pro-
prietor of "Woodburn Manor" where the
boys are camped came out on the field and
invited them in to dine with his family.
They accepted the offer promptly, and
within short while they were sitting down
at table loaded with all those good things
known to the most accomplished of Vir-
ginia cooks. The officers were as hungry
as the men. and they did justice to the
meal. The appreciation of this act of hos
pitality was shown on every face. Mr..
Campbell and his family are doing every
thing In their power to make both officers
and men comfortable. The latch string of
"Woodburn Manor hangs on the outside.
1t is quite certain that no better spot
could have been selected for battalion, regi-
mental or brigade drill. The field where
the camp is located is large enough i'll
which to maneuver an entire brigade The
District troops on the ground will take
advantage of this and will have drill twice
daily. They will he put through all of
the skirmish movements. While 1t is true
there are number of recruits-men who
have never before shouldered a musket-
they are at the same time an intelligent
lot of men, and it is believed it will not
take them loEg to catch on. Company
officers are putting the men through the
manual of arms and foot movements.
Beat Route to Camp.
The best way for wheelmen to reach the
camp is to cross the Aqueduct bridge. turn
to the right up past the golf links of the
Washington Golf ClIb, with a straight
road on to Baston and Falls Church. The
camp Is about two miles and half from
Falls Church west. The road from Wash
ington out to Falls Church is very gsod
one for bicycles. and the road from Falls
Church to the camp is good for the better
hills. however, that it would not be COM
Portable to ride up. By tomorrow this
road will have been beaten down and in
excellent shape. The distance from the
Virginia end of the Aqueduct bridgt to the
camp is ten miles.
For those who wish to 60 on the cars
the Southern Railway Company trains,
which leave the b. and p station and the
trains of the Washington and Falls Church
electric railway are available. The trains
on the latter road leave the Virginia end
of the Aqueduct bridge every hour dur
ing the day. 1t takes about twenty min
utes to run over to Falls Church At Falls
Church bus facilities TO the camp will be
afforded.
1t is more than probable that by Monday
afternoon the entire regiment of the Dis
triCt of Columbia Volunteers will be in
camp, under command of Col. Harries.
Two companies arrived this afternoon and
the balance are expected to arrive between
now and Monday.
Compliment to Commander
AS a compliment to Brig. Gen George
ii. Harries of the d. c. n. G.. soon to be
colonel of the volunteer regiment the first
battalion to arrive named it's temporary
home Camp Haari.s." This tends to show
in what high esteem Gen. Harries is held
by those members of the guard who are
ready anG willing to defend the flag of
their country.
The boys are anxiously awaiting the ar
rival OF the other troops in camp so that
regimental drills can be had and the vol
uhteer battalion be put into good shape
in this respect.
The post office which is nearest to the
camp Is at Falls Church, Va. Letters ad-
dressed to any one of the volunteers in
camp should be sent to Falls Church, and
every day the army postman will call for
the mail.
1t Is expected that by Monday communi-
cation can be had directly to the Camp by
telephone and by telegraph. In this way
the loved ones at home can be permitted to
near the familiar voices of their sons
brothers and sweethearts from whom they
are separated.
Scramble for Recruits.
Ihe departure of the 1st Battalion from
the armory for camp yesterday morning
appeared to stir both the officers and men
left behind to the highest pitch of renewed
activity. The boys who were compelled to
stay at home because the companies to
winch they were attached lacked the neces-
sary number of men did so with apparent
deep regret. That they envied their more
fortunate fellow -guardsmen could be seen
on every face. This resulted in a tall sort
OF hustiing for recruits. Within a few
hours enough had been examined and ac-
cepted to fill up the quota of Company d,
Captain William s. Hodges, and this com
pany was put formally inio the service of
the United States shortly after 6 o'clock
last night.
During yesterday afternoon and until late
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