The evening times., 1899-08-15

The annual encampment of the Associa
tion Cadets, an auxiliary organization of
the Y. NJ c. A, will be held at Harper's
Ferry. commencing on August %, and con-
tinuing for two weeks. Last night the
regular weekly drill OF the company was
held All of the various evolutions were
executed with precision, and the boys
showed that they had been carefully train
ed in all of the essentials that go 10 make
a soldier.
1t is the purpose of the directors of the
Y. NJ. c. A. TO extend the military branch
of the organization and other companies
Will be formed from time to time. The
company now under instruction is known
as A, of the First. Lieutenant Skinner, Of
the District National Guard, is in charge
of the company and for the present takes
charge of all military instruction. Colo
mel Beskman is at the head of the move
ment and viii be the commanding officer
at the camp at Harper's Ferry.
The uniform worn by the youthful SOL
diers is most attractive. consisting as it
does Of black blouse heavily braided and
the regulation blue trousers. The COM
pany use both the regulation cap and cam
paign hat and all Of the accoutrements
necessary for a soldier have been provided.
The field music has not been neglected and
an excellent drum and bugle corps is now
attached to the company.
The large hall on the top floor of the
Y. NJ. c. A. building has been set apart as
an armory and a small room adjoining is
used as company headquarters. The young
men comprising the company range in age
from fourteen TO twenty-five years, an1
the larger part of the organization have
seen service in the several high school
l. .b,r .;rx in Of
Harpers Ferry The company will live in
true soldier style. Regulation half-waH
tents have been provided and in these the
company will be quartered.
A cook shack" will be erected on the
grounds before the arrival of the company.
The site selected for the camp is about
one mile from Harper's Ferry, on a blun
overlooking the beautiful Shenandoah Riy-
er. An ample parade ground is near by.
In speaking TO 4 Times reporter today,
Lieutenant Skinner said that the company
Will be instructed in all of the duties OF
the soldier. In addition to the school of
the company. skirmish and extended order
drills will be had daily. Guard duty will
be an important feature and the camp
will at all times be as thoroughly protect
ed as if il were situated in the enemy S
country.
The most important feature Of the entire
outing will be the daily school. Here not
only the officers and on-eommissioned
officers will be instructed in all the duties
of a soldier. but the priyates as well.
All OF the calls will be sounded at stated
intervals and the men instructed as 10 theil
meaning. From reveiile 10 taps the day:
viii be passed as in a regular army camp
Lieutenant Skinner says that it is the pur-
pose 10 make the organization one Of tht
most perfect in the country, and that thG
men will be so trained that if the occasion
demands il any one of them could readil!
command q company.
The hygienic arrangements of the camI
have been most carefully provided for and
a competent surgeon Will have charge OF
the hospital The following articles have
been designated 10 be carried on the trip b,
each member of the company: One or two
changes of underclothing, two pairs o.
white duck trousers, an extra pair OF shoa:
and a rubber blanket, toilet articles. includ.
ing tin wash basin, soap, towels, comb
brush, mirror, clothes brush, shoe polish
and brush; a bed sack. two and a half b,
six and half feet tfor straw or hay): suf-
icent bedding for comfort, including enough
cover for cool nights; a drill regulations ani
a manual of guard duty.
The company will occupy special mill
tary train en- route from Washington. Col
oneI Beekman has issued a call for several
additional companies. The recruiting offic:
is situated in the Y VI. c. A. building