The Washington times., 1902-07-19
Will Make Trip to Lees
burg in Special Train
Tomorrow.
CAVALRY TO MEET HIM
Will Be Given Fitting Reception--Wor
of District National Guard Being
Whipped Into Good Shape - Boys
Hard at Work and Enjoy 1t.
Special to The Washington Times.l


Especial to The Washington Times.)
CAMP oRDwAY. LEESBURG, Va.
July 19.-Gen. George H. Harries to-
night received dispatch from Col l..
stating that the Secretary of War, with
party of Government officials, will
visit Camp Ordway on Sunday to make
an official inspection. 1t had been re-
ported that Secretary Root would come
TO camp tomorrow, but the program
has been changed by the receipt of the
dispatch from Colonel Brown.
The Secretary of War had intended
coming to camp tomorrow over the
road, but. on account of an unavoid-
able delay at Gettysburg, where he
attended the annual encampment of the
Pennsylvania National Guard. he was
forced to postpone his visit.
The commanding general will make
arrangements to accord to the Secre-
tary of War every honor befitting his
Troops E and F of the Second Cav
airy, under Captain Brett, while Gen
eral Harries and his staff will also be
present to welcome the officials.
1t is understood that special train
bearing the party will leave Washing
ton at p. m. Sunday, and Leesburg
will be reached about $3.50. The troops
in camp will be formed as a double
line of sentinels from the entrance to
the commanding generals tent, and as
the mounted escort and the guests OF
the camp ride in. those On duty will
present arms. The special detail in
charge of the battery will also fire a
salute of thirteen guns in sonor of the
Secretary of War.
Athletics in Camp.
C-pt. E. C. Edwards tonight had a
conference with the commanding general
relative to athletics in camp.
On Saturday field and track games
will be arranged for the First Separate
Regiment, and on Tuesday for the First
Regiment.
Tonight the brigade band gave a con-
cert In front of the commanding gen.
erals tent, and later they played or the
court house lawn, where hundreds OF
Marching Through Georgia." Dixie"
and like airs.
Mr.. Moody Cannot Go.
Secretary Moody, who had been ex
pected to pay an official visit to Camp
Ordway, will probably not be able to
come on account of press of business.
Word to this effect was received by
General Harries today. Gen. Nelson A.
up during the coming week, as will also
Gen. Leonard Wood. former military
governor of Cuba. Major w D. Davidge.
jr., went to Washington today to ex-
tend a formal invitation to the Commits
sioners of the District to visit camp.
Last year Commissioner Macfarland
with several other District officials
were guests of the camp on the first
Saturday.
Comparatively Quiet.
Things have been comparatively quiet
in camp today. although the regular rou-
tine was gone through with. For two
hours in the morning and for the same
time in the afternoon the men were given
drill in extended order by the squad ard
section commanders. The regimental, |
and company commanders were
out on the field TO supervise the work, |
which was under the direct charge of ]
Capt L. NJ Brett The non-commis-
stoned officers to man showed them
selves to be capable OF doing the duty |
assigned them. and put their men /
through a thorough drill. Tomorrow
drill will be in the school OF the soldier, !
while on Monday and Tuesday there will !
be battalion and regimental maneuvers. I
IL is more than probable tnat the field |
exercises or sham battle will take place !
on Thursday. instead of FRIDAY, as last |
year.
During the forenoon General Har- /
ries. with the members OF his staff. ac |
companied By Captain Brett. made an |
OF camp. Everything was !
found III the best OF order. and the !
regular officers complimented the /
guardsinen oil the excellence oi the
camp arrangements. Special attention
was given 10 the commissary and quar-
termastcr'g departments. which are in
charge o. Major f. II. Neumeyer. Cap
tain Brett praised the work being done
there. Lieutenants Lynch and Harvey,
OF the Second Cavalry. also made an
informal tour OF camp, accompanied by
Capt. Andrew Parker aide de camp on
General Harries' staff. and acting pay
general OF the militia.
Instructor of Camp.
Instructions wero sent 10 organization
commanders today announcing Captain
Brett as instructor Of the camp. He
will have general supervision OF the
work OF the men IN extended order and
otherwise look after matters about
camp He will be accorded the honors
of camp Instructor. including turning
put the guard in his respect.
Major S Porter House, of the First
was field officer OF the day
oday. relieving Major Gendie B. Young
1t the mounting of the headquarters
guard this morning. The guard mounts
,t the two regiments were conducted
by Capt. Charles z. Swigart. OF the
second Regiment, and Capt. Leroy W.
Icrron adjutant of the First Regi-
nent Company A, Fifth Battalion. un-
ior Capt. Z. H. Brian, mounted guard
or the Second Regiment, while Com
,nny D, Second Battalion, under Capt.
Endoecn went nm Iufy /