Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-07-26
When an Attack is Defeated.

into action and Tired not less imam w
rounds.
When an Attack is Defeated.
The discovery of an attacking force by the
defensive pickets and the supporting of the
pickets by battalion within ten minutes
Of the first picket's firing would defeat the
attack at that point, provided the battalion
fired three volloys within two minutes after
the arrival at the point of support. If the
defense failed in these movements within
the time limit its picketS were 20 retreat
to the main body.
Thanking by a force of strength nearly
equaled to that attacked would put the
attacked detachment out of action.
A cavalry charge upon infantry while the
latter was changing position would be sue
cessful. ..-s
All troops would cease firing and further
action when at 100 yards from the opposing
force.
The decision of an umpire was to be In
stantly respected by all combatants.
The final decision of the umpires was to
be announced by the chief umpire as soon
as practicable after the action had ceased.
The two troops of United States cavalry
were organized and operated as four troops.
Especial care was taken of all private
property. Trespass in gardens or field was
prohibited. Fences removed or damaged
Were to be repaired. Compensation for
damages was to be assessed against the
offending organization.
Umpires were admonished not to give
either Information or advice to any one
under any circumstances.
The Athletic Games. '"'-.
The athletic games. held late yesterday
afternoon on the parade ground proved
greater success than even the most enthu-
siastic guardsman anticipated. The an
nouncement that the sports were scheduled
to occur attracted vast concourse of spec
tators to the camp. The several events
proved thoroughly enjoyable, some of them
being in the nature of a revelation to the
natives.
The rescue race, a troop drill and the ex-
hibiton of rough riding, all by representa-
tives of the I'd Cavalry. were features Of
the afternoon. The general staff donated
prizes big box of cigars to each win
ner and a smaller box of cigars to those
who finished second The several events
and the winners follow:
One hundred yards daSh-Won by Cook,
9Th Battalion. 10 4-o; Gaynor, LIST Separate
Battalion, second.
Tug of war between teams from I'd Bat
TALON and 1st Battalion-Won by team from
I'd Battalion composed of Delmage, Ho-
lidge, Latimer and Boyler, all of Com
pany A. ~ar'
Putting the shot-Won by Cook. 9Th Bat
TALON, 30 feet IL inches; Shreve. list Bat
talon, second, 80 feet inches; Arthur, list
Separate Battalion, third. 30 feet inches.
Tug of war teams from LIST Separate Bat
talion-Won by team composed Of Red.
Arthur, Hicks and Scott.
Dispatch race between teams represent
ing ID United States Cavalry and general
non-commissioned staff District of Column
bia militia-Won by team. representing I'd
Cavalry, composed of Butler, Goodwin,
Jackson and Webster.
Rescue race by members of I'd United
States Cavalry-Won by Trumpeter Laird
and Private Weserman.
Tug of war between teams representing
1T ID
clared winner.
Gen. Crozier a Guest.
The guest of honor in camp yesterday
was Gen Crozier, chief Of ordnance, Z. s.
A. who was accompanied by Capt. Glib
son of the ordnance department. These
officers were in uniform, but their coming
was entirely unexpected. They first stop
ped to call on the officers OF the I'd Cav
arly. When 1t became known at head
quarters that the chief of ordnance of the
army was near two staff officers were sent
to meet him and escort him into camp.
As Gen. CrOzier entered the main gate
the first gun of a salute in his honor was
fired. Accompanied by Gen. Harries. the
ordnance officers made a careful inspec-
ton of the entire camp. Later Gen. Crozier
mounted, formally reviewed the troops
Brigade parade was omitted.
After dinner at headquarters the head of
the ordnance department and Capt. Gibson
left on the evening train for home. They
were escorted to the cars by the command
ing general. Capt. Brett of the cavalry
and the entire general staff of the militia.
The visitors expressed themselves as being
very much pleased with everything con-
nected with the camp.
Those guardsmen who are not in gov
eminent employ this morning received
their pay for service during the six
months ended June 80 last. The paying of
the men began at o'clock. Capt. Andrew
Parker, acting paymaster, and his assist
ant. Mr.. Boyd Taylor. established them
selves in the mess tent of I'd Regiment
headquarters. The disbursement was COM
pleted in less than two hours. c. F. G.