Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-07-23

reverberations that fill the air and for
which the sleepers are responsible. Each
company of the brigade has it's own oar
ticular pride in this especial line, but no
move has been made thus far to dispute
the right of Major George Henderson,
surgeon general to the title of champion
the medical department. though, is fearful
lest his laurels will be wrested from him by
Captain Eugene P. Corvazier The latter is
expected to spend day or two in camp
this week, and II he does the entire brigade
IL the officers and men listen at all closely
may have an opportunity of hearing a mos.
spirited and determined contest for the
snoring championship.
Some Good-Natured Raillery.
Several officers of high rank, including
Colonel Ureli. Colonel May, Lieut. Colonel
O'Brien, and Lieut.. Colonel Ross, last even
ing were discussing the effect the Dick
militia bill will have on the District Ma
tional Guard should it be enacted. The con-
versation took a humorous turn, and it was
finally agreed that Colonel May. by the
changes that may possibly be wrought nv
the proposed legislation, will find himself
commanding a company with the rank of
captain, that Lieut.. Colonel O'Brfen will
very likely be his first sergeant, and Lieut.
Colonel Ross the second sergeant
But what shall We do with Colonel
Urell?' inquired one of the party
'Oh. as he is veteran of several wars"
another promptly replied I'VE had better
place him In a soldiers home"
The I'd Regiments commanding officer
took the tibe good-naturedly and produced
the cigars.
At the top of the Signal Corps Flagstaff
a green light burns all night. while in front
OF the post hospital red light is displayed
DIR. 8. c. Cox, the surgeon of the Naval
Battalion, D. c. N. G.. who is on duty In
camp declares that last night he heard a
sentinel cry out:
'tCOrDoral of tho guard ,roo~ ,.,.
the port bow and red light to starboard."
Gen. Miles at Camp.
The lieutenant general commanding the
United States army Is the guest of honor
this afternoon at Camp Ordway. Gen.
Miles, accompanied by his aid. Lieut.. Col
H. H. Whitney. arrived at Leesburg at
2:3O o'clock in private car. Gen. William
H. Forwood. surgeon general Of the army.
| is also of the party.
AT the railroad station to meet the dis
tinguished visitors was Gen. Harries, ac-
companied by his staff. Riding with the
general staff CT the militia were Chaplain
Pierce and Surg Clayton of the ID United
States Cavalry, and Mr.. Switzer formerly
an officer of the latter organization After
| e ad rev words OF welcome extended by Gen.
Harries the party mounted and rode
through the main street Of Leesburg and
out to the camp. The greater portion of
the population Of the town was out to wit
1900 INC passing VI tHe CdValCaOe, the dD-
proach Of the party was heralded by the
signal Corps. The moment Gen. Miles
entered the camp grounds the guns at
headquarters began booming the salute to
The I'd United States Cavalry and a nor
ton of the infantry force Of the National
Guards were formed as a double line of SEN
tlnels from the entrance gateway to head
quarters. AS Gen. Miles and his escort
rode through this passageway the sentinels
successfully assumed the position of pre-
sent arms The ceremony was a very
pleasing and effective one.
Inspection of the Camp.
After resting for time at headquarters,
General Miles rode through the camp for
the purpose of inspecting the same. Short
~ after o'clock. If the present plans are
carried out, the head of the army will re-
view the troops. and also witness the bril-
gade parade, which is to occur almost imme-
dlately after the review. The visitors will
return to Washington on the train leaving
Leesburg at $40 O'Clock
Inc guardsmen devoted most of the time
aliotted for drill today to practice in advance
ana rear guard formation and in throwing
out f1ankers. At II o'clock this morning
the officers assembled at Headquarters and
received instruction in the manual of the
sword First Lieutenant Harvey of the ID
cavalry, who Is a graduate of West Point
served as instructor
A general order was issued this afternoon
which proved Of more than passing interest
to the guardsmen. 1t announced the details
covering the pay Of troops for the six
months ending June 30. Captain Andrew
farker, acting paymaster. will distribute
the funds next Saturday morning, beginning
at y o'clock. The organizations will report
at the paymaster's tent in the following
order: General staff and general non-com-
missioned staff; I'd Regiment, LIST Regiment,
lst separate Battalion. Engineer Corps, Sig
s nat 80 corps and Ambulance Corps. About
$4,000 will be disbursed The money will be
sent to Captain Parker from Washington
by express.
General Riggs commanding the Maryland
National Guard, is also visitor In camp
today. G. r q
Mr.. Mcfarland Declines.
Commissioner Macfarland has addressed
the following letter to General Harries at