Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-06-16
District Troops Expected Here at
4 O'clock This Afternoon.
CLOSING SCENES at CAMP oRDWAY
General Harries Praises Men and
Officers for Their Work.
NOTES OF THE CA NJ P

LEES va, june 49,
is no more Promptly at noon today every
tent on Whites farm dropped as one. A
little more than an hour later all troops
had left the ground and shortly after 2
o'clock the soldier boys were travelling
homevard in a special train running in
three sections. If all goes well Washing
ton will be reached and the troops disem-
barked at 9th street and Maryland avenue
southwest in time to start the street parade
at O'Clock.
The last morning at Camp 0rdway was
a delightful one. so far as the weather was
concerned Although the sun shone bright
ly, the temperature was cool and delight
fuI. After breakfast everybody began pack
ing. and early during the morning all was
in readiness for the breaking of camp The
morning hours were spent by the men in
various ways There We're singing and dane
ing, and a few colored urchinS were tossed
in blankets. Everybody was good naturcd,
and a few members of the band quietly
joined in the festivities with their inStru-
ments.
When the general sounded at noon AMI
the tents had dropped, attention was d.
rected to properly folding and securely ty-
ing the canvas and poles. Then the grounds
were thoroughly poiiced and put i'll an en-
tirely orderly condition. The assembly
sounded at 1:15 O'Clock.
II was the signal for brigade formation.
The troops few minutes later began the
march to Leesburg the band playing a
martial air as the town was reached.
Townsmen See the Boys OF.
The majority of the residents were at the
station to see the guardsmen off. Many
pleasant friendships had been formed dur
Ing the encampment, and cordial hand
shakes were in order. AS the train pulled
out the band played The Girl 1 Left Be
hind Me- amid much cheering and waving
of handkerchiefs. The quartermaster and
Conulissary departments will be represent
ell LeeSburg for several days yet,
they have considerable business to be trans
acted.
The officers horses left for Washington
by road lost night, i'll charge of Lieut.. Won
Dachenhausen, assisted by Brigade Trum-
peter Sergeant Freidmann.
Just prior to leaving the camp ground
the following general order was issued:
The commanding general desires TO
thank the officers and enlisted men of the
District of Columbia National Guard, who
by their ability and energy. made Camp
Ordway d conspicuous success. Ideas new
10 the National Guard were easily and
rapidly assimilated: practical problems
have been discussed and solved. Every
tendency toward efficiency generally
encouraged. Duty has been done with
cheerfulness, and there was praiseworthy
discipline. The lessons learned should be of
inestimable value, for they relate mainly
To those essential things required of SOL
GlerS In the field but diligeut application
will be necessary in order that the founda-
lion laid in this camp be not rendered
valucless. Close attention to patriotic duty
will enhance individual and organization
regulations. and viii make this brigade
even more than now source of proper
pride TO the District of Columbia
Reception to Gen. Miles Party.
One of the most in posing sights ever
Witnessed il. any military camp was that
presented yesterday. when the assistant
secretary of war. the major general COM
manding the United States army, the pres
ideut of the board of District Commission
erS and other officials reached Camp Ord
way. Just as Gen. Miles and Gen. Hairless
AT the head of the party. passed through
the gateway, the bronze Spanish field piece
brought home from Cuba by the LIST Dis
tr!ct Of Columbia Volunteer Infantry began
booming Il salute. The party passed the
main guard. which had been turned out
and was standing at present arms" The
route Was along the roadway leading from
the ga &c to the commanding generals tent
IT was Ranked on both sides by coutin-
nous line of sentinels. facing inward. AS
presented arms The LIST Regiment and I'd
Regiment were formed into line, and also
presented arms. The brigade band, sta
toned near EeddQuart ers played an appro-
pirate air 1t was a sight long TO be
mem Dered. and one that will unquestiona-
bly, dwell for indefinite period in the
of partcipating In and of witnessing il.
The distinguished party reached Leesburg
on a special train shortly before 3 O'Clock
Gen Harries and his staff were hard
TO extend greetings. Gen Miles and First
Lieut.. Whitney one of his aids, were sup
pleC with mounts. and a rather imposing
body OF horsemen rode along the Leesburg
turnpike toward Camp ,)rdway. Gen. Har-
ries rode at the left of Gen. Miles while
Lieut.. Whitney took position with Gen.
HarrieS' aids The assistant secretary of
wac and others were conveyed to camp in
vehicles. The road WAS lined with curious
people, while the camp was crowded with
Visitors They came from miles around,
and IL was evident that they meant TO see
all there was TO be seen
Presentation of Prizes.
The presentat ton of rifle practice decora-
tons was the first event to follow the ar
rival OF the guests. Those entitled to the
decorations and also the prize winners in
the recent rife competitions assembled in
front of the commanding generals tent. AS
their names were called by Major Bell the
inspector general Of rifie practice, the deco
rstiOns and prizes were bestowed by the
assistant secretary of war and the COM
mandtng general OF the army. The band
played in connection with the presentation.
Everybody eagerly awaited the dress pa
rade that was booked to occur at ) o'clock
in the afternoon The parade passed off in
the usual manner. and at the conclusion
the hSigade was formed in column of COM
panies for the ceremony of trooping the
colors- After the colors had been properly
view before the visitors A few moments
after the review the party returned to Lees
burg, escorted by Gen. Harries and the
general stan. A special train was boarded,
and. after an interchange Of cOurtesies, de-
parture taken.
Assistant Secretary Meiklejohn, General
Miles and all the other official visitors COM
mended General Harries and the National
Guard in the highest terms upon the ap
pearance Of the camp and soldiers. They
gave assurance that they were thoroughly
pleased with the visit TO camp. and were
OF the belief that the District of Columbia
National Guard is of the most efficient,
orderly and most praiseworthy of the mil
tia organizations of the United States.
The concluding number on the program Of
the day was concert by the brigade band.
Lieutenant Macleod, in charge, had ar
ranged some special selections. The con-
cert was in the nature Of treat, not only
for the residents of Leesburs and vicinity
but even for those who have the opportu-
nifty of hearing good band music at fire.
Quent intervals
Last Night In Camp.