The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-09-19
THE PATRIARCHS MILITANT
GOOD-NATURED RIVALRY on THE
PART OF CANTONs ENTERED.
The Teams That VIII Compete in the
Prize Drill TO-Day-Order
of the Exercises.



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The Inauguration of the Patriarchs Mill
tant prize drill contest at the fair grounds
yesterday morning caused the state fair
to take on air of fresh activity and in
terest. Unusual interest is being taken in
the drills in Indianapolis because the prizes
offered are among the largest known to
such contests. The competing cantons are
divided into three classes-A, and G, &C
cording to the number of officers and men
appearing for the contest. Cantons en-
tering Glass A must have twenty-five, B
eighteen and fifteen officers and men.
The drills take place on the race track,
Immediately in front of the grand stand.
The track yesterday was in perfect condi-
ton for drilling, the earth being firmly
packed and smooth as a pine-board floor.
The further fact that the air was so chill
as to be uncomfortable to men sitting
about with nothing to do made the men,
bers of the various cantons eager TO begin
the bugle sounded to summon the first can
ton little time was lost in getting from
Camp Gable to the drill ground
The judges of the drills are Lieut.. w. E.
Gilmore of the Fifteenth Regiment. Lieut..
5. C. Leasure of the Fourteenth Regi-
ment. United States army, Capt David
f.. Allen, of Frankfort, Ind and Lfeuten-
ants TarletOn and Boyle, of this city, trio
Of Philippine veterans. Prior to being called
h. lvf1I fhn atrNyl- of rNar
ticipated In yesterday morning events
were inspected in the camp in front of
Major General Bodine's headquarters. This
inspection consisted of rigid examination
of the condition of all swords, uniforms
and other equipment of the officers and
men, and of the military appearance of the
members of cantOnS and their proficiency
in preparing themselves for inspection.
CANTONS THAT DRILLED.
The cantons that drilled yesterday morn
ing were: In Glass b, Canton Victoria, No.
s. from ST. Thomas, Ontario, commanded by
Capt James b. Squance; in Glass c, Can
ton Washington, No. l, from Washington,
d. c., commanded by ID. V. Chisholm; Can
ton 80, from Noblesville, Ind. commanded
by Capt. ]. o. Clark, and Canton No. SO,
from Alexandria, Ind, commanded by Capt.
A. L. Sala.
Canton Vera Cruz, No. g. of Vera Cruz,
n. Y. and Canton Greenville, No. 40. of
Greenville, o., were to have taken part in
the drill yesterday, but neither canton put
Canton Victoria went on the drill field
in full dress uniform, while the cantOns
that competed in Class G wore full fatigue
uniforms. The regulations governing these
drills permit cantOns TO appear in either
full dress or full fatigue uniforms, but If
the members of canton undertake to
wear parts of both costumes they lose in
the scoring thereby.
Full dress consists of a chapeau, with
plumes a long coat with a baldrick (shoul-
-4~a /,
chapeaus of officers have plumes of red
over white, while those of the chevaliers
(privates) have purple over white. Full
fatigue consists of fatigue coats and trou-
sers, the design of crossed sword ard crook
worked in the collar of the coat The cap
is the regulation fatigue or forage cap
quite similar to that worn in the army.
When the first canton, the Victoria, No.
,. appeared on the drill grounds. few min
utes after o'clock. it was greeted with an
outburst of applause that testified the
their British cousins. The crowd in the
grand stand and along the fence surround
ing the race track was not nearly as large
as it became later in the morning when
the sun shone out bright and full, temper
ing the chill OF the atmosphere, but there
was an audience OF respectable size to wit
ness the brilliant military maneuvers and
the spectators were thoroughly apprecia-
tive.
BEFORE THE JUDGES.
AS each canton appeared for drill it was
lined up before the judges and formally
presented. after which the judges gave the
order to commence the drill. The evidently
thorough knowledge of tactics possessed by
both officers and chevaliers, together with
the dash and spontaneity with which the
various intricate and picturesque maneu-
Vers and evolutions were executed made
the drills so interesting that the attention
of spectators was held throughout the
morning.
Victoria Canton had a little the advantage
of the other cantons as far appearance
went on account of the almost spectacular
brilliance OF its full dress uniforms, but the
regulations do not contemplate that the
kind of uniforms worn by cantons shall
operate either in their favor or against
them In scoring.
of St. Thomas) had little trouble in win
ming the prize money in Class q, $500, since
L was the only canton of that class that
appeared on the drill ground. The result
might we'll have been the same, however,
had there been competition, for the men
from St. Thomas, Ontario. are thoroughly
seasoned. Their record of prize winning is
a long one. They secured first prize at the
following places in the years given: Essex
S Sen July 1889; S5 T Ga1i asa May o.
July %. 1891: St. Thomas. May q. 1892;
Cleveland o.. July 26. 1894: Milton. July /,
1900; Rochester. n. Y, Aug. q, 1900.
The names of prize-winning cantOns will
not be given out officially until the awards
are made in Tomlinson Hall tomorrow
night, at which time the Off1c1al scores will
be made public and the purses handed over
to the winners.
1t was the general impression at Camp
Cable yesterday. however. that the prize
of $3.50 offered for the best canton in Class
was captured by Canton Alexandria. No
IS. from Alexandria Ind, Captain j. O.
Clark i'm command.
The manual used by the Patriarchs Mill
tant is little different from that used by the
army. one notable exception being that the
chevaliers use swords instead of guns. So
nearly like the army maneuvers are those
executed by the cantOns Of Patriarchs Mill
tant that Il was a frequent comment among
he sDectators that IL all young men had
he advantage Of such drill the country
would experience small difficulty in raising
4 well-drilled army at short notice.
WAS A BUSY PLACE.
Camp Cable was a busy place yesterday.
but the hurry and hustle incident to prep
aration for competitive drills did not de.
tract one whit from the admirable order
hat is such a pleasing feature OF the camp
The Patriarchs Militant seem as much ac-
customed TO the rigors Of camp life as real
soldiers are. Perfect discipline is main
tanned at all times, due respect is never
denied the officers, and altogether the camp
bears close resemblance 10 an encamp-
nent of State militia
Full rosters OF the cantons that entered
the prize contest yesterday morning were
furnished the Journal through the cour-