New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-06-03
SQUADRON A OFF FOR CAMP
THE GOVERNOR ACCOMPANIES THE MEN
ON THE MARCH

For the first time in the history of the State. IT
Is SAID the Governor OF New-York yesterday
marched with troops OF the National Guard and
spent the night with them In camp. II was Squad
ron 10 whom the honor fell The Governor how
ever. was not present In his capacity az command
er-in-chier OF the state troops. but rather as
guest To use his own words. he was Just out
with the boys for a little holiday"
The squadron with the ranks Of the three troops
full to their limit OF seventy-hve each, marched
from the armory Park-ave and Nnety-fourth-st.,
a few minutes after 4 o'clock In the afternoon.
The troopers spent the night at Van Cortland Park
and will proceed this morning TO their permanent
camp. Peekskill
The troopers began TO arrive at the armory as
early as o'clock. The work OF preparing for camp
went on and for two hours the scene within the
great building was one of action. 1t was all
orderly, however. and great deal Of work was
accomplished In a comparatively short time Gov
ernof Roosevelt reached the armory about o clock.
He was accompanied by his sister. Mrs. Robinson.
and Lieutenant Colonel Lee, attache Of the British
Embassy at Washington. late British attache with
our troops in the Spanish-Amer1can War. and
present as a guest OF the Governor and Troop.
Soon after the Governor Major-General Roe and
his staff arrived, and few minutes later Adju-
tant-General Avery d. Andrews reached the
armory.
The troopers marched from the armory at 410
o'clock and formed on the west side Of Madison
Governor were several members OF his staff. In
Guiding Adjutant- General Avery D. Andrews, Mill
tary Secretary Treadwell Captain Flanagan. Cap
tain j. NJ. Andrews. Lieutenant Matthews and
Lieutenant Cleveland.
Major O. 3. Brldgman commanded the squadron,
and the troops marched in the following order:
Troop 2. the senior body. Captain Badgey; Troop
/. Captain Cammann Troop g. Captain Reed.
large crowd had gathered around the armory
to see the Governor and the squadron, and when
the Governor came into view he was loudly
cheered. He wore a pepper and salt suit, with
riding brooches and the regulation Army soft nat.
The squadron waited long enough TO answer the
s More a sS men s ns ne s% %
and yellow handkerchefs about their necks, and
sent S ueHant CORNING a commandns Next
rode the Governor. General Roe and staff Lieuten-
came the three troops Four heavy baggage wag-
ons ratified along behind. and the march was neces-
The column moved 10 Fifth-ave.. to one-hundred-
snd-tenth-st. TO Seventh-ave 10 st. Nicholas-ave.
to One-hundred- d-sixteenth-st, to Seyenth-aye.
to Onehundred-and twenty third st " here the hrst
and the troops moved to One-hundred -snd-twenty-
sixthst, then TO St Nicholasaye TO me hlhsI ISL
Was ordeTed Easing oyer the Kinss6ridge bridge
the troops moved up old Broadway TO the parade
ground in Van Cortland Park.
Many people lined the Harlem streets and the
until well into the country. At Kingsbrdge the
wagon train was sent to the park under gu arg
the officers then rode ahead OF the troop and
reached the park about five minutes in advance
A large crowd was waiting. and some had oeen
there since l o'clock. Captain Schmittoerger, OF
the kingsbridge station, and hummer or MS men
were on hand to keep order. but they had HttIe
trouble In Captain Schmittbergers squad was 70
liceman William Brown, one of Colonel Roosevelt 5
Rough Riders. When later the Governor nearo Oh
this he insisted seeing his old ccmrade.
Governor Roosevelt and his party reached the
parade ground few minutes before o'clock. The
moment the Governor caught slgnt OF the suelCn
OF greensward he gave yell Ike schoolooy,
and. putting the spurs TO mis- horse, galoped away
in Rough Rider style and put his horse through
series eVolutlons that caused the crowd 70 cheer
This is great" called the Governor to Lieuten-
ant-Coonel Lee and General Roe. This Is my trst
a little ride until the OF the boys get here?"
Suitng his action to his own suggestion the Gov
ernor galloped ahead. followed by General Roe,
General Andrews. Lieutenaut-C Colonel Lee and sew
eral OF the officers They rode far the hills
half-mie distant. and returned just the main
! In just thirty-hv9 minutes the camp ready
| for occupancy.
The Governor and his party watched this work
| with keen interest, and several times Governor
| Roosevelt turned 10 his companions and spoke in
| high praise OF the soldierlike work.
Camp will be broken about clock this morn
! ms. Reveille will be sounded at a. The march
! the only probable stop will be for luncheon about
| 10 o'clock. The troopers will reach Peekskill at
! noon
| Governor Roosevelt will remain in camp until
/ Monday. 4f of
Governor Roosevelt has accepted the invitation et
the president and trustees OF Sing Sing address
the citizens this evening the balcony OF Mount
I Pleasant Military Academy A dinner and reception
will follow, at which the Governor will be the guest
/ of honor.