New-York tribune., 1899-02-12
SOLDIERS AT THE GARDEN.
MILITARY ATHLETIC LEAGUE PREPARING
TO HONOR THE HEROES OF THE
SPANISH WAR.

SPANISH WAR.
Thousands Of people have pleasant remem-
brance Of the military athletic tournament at Madi-
son Square Garden nearly a year ago. The an
nouncement Of the third annual show and tourna-
rnent of the Military Athletic League for the week
beginning Monday. March -, should therefore meet
Il favorable response from the public.
colonel Charles II. Luscomb is president Of the
League: Lieutenant Colonel Charles J. Setter. Colo
mel F. A. Campbell and Lieutenant-Commander Al
fred r. Fry are the vice-presdents: Lieutenant
lanes O'Nein Is recording secretary: Major David
Wilson corresponding secretary, and Lieutenant
Colonel y Il. Thurston. treasurer. and the Govern
ing Committee includes General McCoskry Butt
General George Moore Smith Major II. q. Rida-
book Major S T. Japha Captain w. A. Turpin.
Captain Frank sherwood. Captain b. T. Clayton,
Captain c. A. Wngate. Captain S S stebbins'
Lieutenant J. J Dixon. Lieutenant T. F. Schmidt
and Lieutenant a. w Ryder. The headquarters Of
the League are at the ID Battery Armory, Thirty
third-st and Fourth-ave
New-York expects much OF the military tourna-
ment and has not been disappointed. It's objects
are ndorsed by every interested in the ad-
yancement Of athletics. The spirited contests last
wear in the bicycle races. the runs for the military
championships Of the heet-fOoted athletes from the
various regiments each contestant the pet OF his
organization. and all in earnest. brought out the
best I'm the city. and from NewJersey also For
several months contestants have been training
with determination TO beat the records.
The committees OF the League working hard.
each man with a will. and all in concert. and the
week should be successful and show a substantial!
profit which Is to be devoted TO the development
Of athletics in the United States Army and Navy.
AWAY off AT the Army posts in the West, and wher-
ever there Is a post elsewhere, complete apparatus
for gymnasium Will be provided. and also on the
ships Of the Navy that the men may be benefited.
The training they Will be able to get will be made
easy and pleasant through the generosity Of the
League from the receipts Of the soldier show in
March Since the last exhibition the soldiers and
sailors have been making history, and large pro-
portion Of the soldiers and sailors who will be seen
AZ the Garden have aided 10 make that history.
The veteran Regulars and the veteran volunteers
will he present receive the paudits Of the women
and the cheers OF men.
The hearty Endorsement Of the authorities at
Washington has been given this carnival OF
sport. The Rough Riders will be there; the famous
81 Cavalry from Fort Ethan Allen. In Vermont.
Will show their ten-pegging, stake driving hurdle
racing and complete cavalry manpuvres; the 18th
Infantry. from Governors Island will again be
welcome and platoon Of Light Battery +. OF the
9TH Artillery, from Fort Hamilton will also be
detailed. ard marines and gunners from the Navy
Will show the man behind the gun as he is In
peace but ready for the smoke of battle when 1t
The music will be by the band from Governors
Island. by consent Of General Wesley Merritt. COM
manding the Department Of the East. The Naval
Reserves Troop G. the "a Battery. the 1st Battery.
the cavalry from West Point and organizations
from other cities will take part in the military pro-
grdmme.
Under the arrangements far completed. Mon
day evening. March 20 will be Army night; Thurs
De receptions and reviews for prominent officers.
on Wednesday afternoon, March p, the show Will
be entirely military, and under a special committee.
consisting OF General George Moore Smith. Thomas
Mayhew anwri gnt and Major David Wilson. The
children from various charitable institutions and
orphan asylums Will be invited, and exhibition
drills by the youngsters from St Francis Xavier's
Berkeley School and elsewhere will be on the pro-
gTamme.
The tournament OF arms. with all its dash and
ufe will be tribute to the men who marched up
San Juan Hill. Those VINO carried the flag to VIC
tory I'm Porto Rico and Cuba. and who serve in the
far-off Philippines will be cheered by the recogni-
ton given them in the heart Of the metropolis in
the military tournament next month
The Honorary Military Committee includes Gov
ernor Roosevelt Generals Nelson A. Miles. Wesley
Merritt II 8 Corbn. l.. s A; Daniel r. sickles.
Butt James McLeer, f. A MSApin Aexander
Shaler j. Frederick Pierson, E. NJ; Hoffman, Rob
ert Olyphant w. d. Whippe. +. l. Niele Joseph
6 story. " S Worth Admiral W. $, schley.
General Wallace F. Randolph, Generals Avery u.
Andrews T Mcmahon Robert Shaw Oliver.
George W Wingate Alexander 5. Webb and j. ".
Plume Colonies Chauncey VI Depew. Looms l..
Iangdon Daniel Appleton, Nelson n Henry, \.
r Francis George G. Fox John @ Eddy. John y.
Partridge and J. Hampden Robb. and Captains
= I Zalinski l. s. A, Charles a. Stadler. David
e Austen and f. X. Ladew, and Major a. +.
Montant. . -,
Among the patrons are Levi 7, Morton. j. Ed
ward Simmons. William J. Schenelin A 3 Hewitt,
Mayor Robert A. Van Wyck and Controller Bro
s. Coler.