Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-06-10

hue the ardor of the brigade was once more
dampened. for rain began to fall again, ac-
companied by strong wind. Through the
efforts of that invaluable general staff SER
geant, Eugene Corvaziier, the mess tents
| OF the general staff and general non-com-
mlssiOned staff had been restored to some
| thing resembling order after their fall dur
ing the first tempestuous action of the
weather. Everything was moving along
satisfactorily when the tent of the general
non-commissioned staff, while the members
thereof were supping, suddenly collapsed.
Inc soldiers, walters and several civilians
had no opportunity to escape, and matters
assumed an interesting, If not exciting
phase. Although rain was falling quite
actively, Gen. Harries and several mem
beers Of his staff left their supper and
rushed to the assistance of the unfortunate
hoh-coms Others also hurried to assist
IN the good work. and with considerable
ulfflculty the prisoners We're released from
their undesirable confinement No one was
injured. but supper was spoiled.
ram fell at intervals during the evening
nut no one seemed to mind the moisture to
any great extent
Program for Monday.
General Harries decided today to under
take certain brigade maneuvers in attack
and defense formation early Monday morn
ing next. The brigade will form at an
early hour, move short distance from
camp and there drill as indicated. The re-
turn to camp will be made early in the day
IN order that the troops may be lat home
upon the arrival at Camp Ordway of the
distinguished visitors expected from wash
ington Monday afternoon.
The list Battalion. I'd Battalion and 4th
Battalion started this morning on practice
marches. The instructions to the battalion
commanders We're similar to those given
the commanding officers of the 9th 9th and
lSt Separate battalions that took the road
yesterday morning. The LIST Battalion is to
proceed to Waterford, going by the east
road and returning by Clarks Gap road;
the I'd Battalion viii go to Farmweu sta
ton, proceeding there by way of Farmwell
ana returning by the west road; the 4th
battalion has Edwards Ferry as its desti-
nation. In his report of the march Major
Hodgson will be expected to set forth his
plan for crossing the river at the point
mentioned, with his command. the suppp
sitiOn being that boats are not available
The National Guard Brigade Band gave
a Very enjoyable concert last evening in
front of headquarters. Owing to the rain
during the day Lieutenant Macleod had no
opportunity TO conduct the rehearsal, so
that the concert was impromptu 1t was
nevertheless entirely successful. The fea-
ture of the program was a trombone solo
by Mr.. William f. Kaiser, which was
capably rendered and loudly appauded.
concerts are to be given by the band at
80 clock each evening during the en-
campment.
All regimental guards were Withdrawn
this morning at 400 o'clock in time to ac-
company their respective battalions on the
guard was posted. The commanding off
Ger of the LIST Regiment detailed for guard
duty one second lieutenant, one sergeant,
two corporals and six privates, and the
commanding officer of the ID Regiment de-
tailed one first lieutenant one corporal and
thirteen priVdteS.
\ brigade guard only will be maintained
hereafter. Guard was mounted this morn
ing at I:15 o'clock by the adjutant and
sergeant major of the I'd Regiment.
Order. to Medical Staff
Special orders have been issued instruct
ing the medical officer of the day to report
to the field officer of the day after con-
Sultation with the surgeon general.
The tour of duty commences Immediately
after guard mounting and continues TWEEN
ty-fOur hours. The medical officer of the
day makes at least two tours of Inspection
of the camp. commencing. respectively, at
$50 am. and + pm. Immediately prior to
his being relieved from duty he presents Il
written report to the field officer OF the day.
no forwards the same, with recommended
ions, through the adjutant general TO the
surgeon general, covering the following
subjects
The general sanitary condition of the
camp.
The hygienic condition of the mess quar-
terS. The food served to the troops, the
condition of the vessels in which the food
) cooked and served. The disposition OF
dish water and Stops. Also the disposition
If garbage.
The sanitary condition of tents, and
whether. if the conditions are favorable,
tents are Topped up as required by general
orders.
The condition of the guard quarters.
The medical officer of the day also sees
that proper disinfection about the camp is
attended to before reveille.
The following subjects are to be dis
cussed by the medical officers next week:
Flies and Other Insects as a Source of
Infectious Diseases of Soldiers" by Major
George Henderson. surgeon general, ID. g.
militia; How 70 Obtain. Care For and Dis
pose of Medical Supplies and Government
Property by Major Richard A. Pyles,
surgeon, ID Regiment; Water Supplies OF
Military Camps Captain Clarence A. Wea-
yer. surgeon. LIST Regiment; Location Con-
struction and Care of Sinks in Military
Camps. First Lieutenant Chas. K. Luce
bage in Military Camps First Lieutenant
r. A Foster, surgeon, LIST Battalion:
Asepuc and Antiseptic Treatment OF
Wounds of the Solder on the Battlefield"
First Lieutenant William Sprigg surgeon,
9TH Battalion: The Army Ration, How to
Prepare. Cook and Serve 1t TO the Sick
Soldier. First Lieutenant Francis Wood
man, surgeon, 9th Battalion "A Demon
stration Of the Use of the Emergency Pack
and Its Application First Lieutenant w.
ID FaIeS. commanding the ambulance corps;
Ine Care and Treatment of Sore Feet OF
Soldiers While on the March," First Lieu
tenant W. 5. Poole, The Location of Mill
tdry Camps as Relates to Sanitation" First
Beat at Sick Cali a Good Soldier" Lieu
tenant ). c. Cox, Naval Battalion
A large tent is to be erected near head