Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1902-09-12
THE TROOPS ARE HERE
Forts Meade and Robinson Soldier Boys
Capture the Town-Camped
Above Town

Capture the Town-Camped
Above Town
The Fort Robinson troops. under
command of Captain Freeman, arrived
IN town early Tuesday morning and
Immediately pitched camp near the
cemetery, where the troops always
camp. There are eight troops-A B
= ID K l. M-of the 10th regiment of
cavalry and the band, the privates
numbering about $50 men, all colored.
This squadron then began to keep a
watch. out for Fort Meade troops who
we're expected any. time, and as they
are out on their annual practice march
they began their maneuvering to cap.
ture the incoming troops, lest they
themselves be taken and their fayorite
camp ground taken from them. The
hills and valleys we're secured and YOU
might run across scouting party any
where, while field signalling was going
on from the high peaks about here.
The Fort Moa''o sqallton, in COM
mand of ilajor Taylor, arrived Wed
nesday morning, but we understand
their freight train was captured by the
Robinson troops few miles north of
town. However, nobody was hurt in
the fracas Tor anywhere else that we
ave heard ny g: = companies X ans
NJ, OF the 18th regiment of cavalry.
comprising about l3O men, arrived
wednesday forenoon. The band came
by train Wednesday night. The 18th
is camped just across the little ravine
west of the 10th, and the scene of the
ooys IN camp is very interesting one.
They are being visited by great many
citizens, and the small boy can hardly
keep away from there.
In speaking of the departure of the
squadron from Ft. Meade, the Sturgis
Press says: "The object of this march
is to give special attention to small
scouting parties which are to be sent
out from time to time under command
OF non-commissioned officers, the men
to carry rations in their saddle bags.
DO their own cooking and in general
be thrown upon their own resources
in the field Advantage is to he taken
of the opportunity afforded during the
march OF practically testing the effic-
lency OF the command in signalling.
In fact, the march throughout will be
conducted so as to exemp,ify actual
service conditions in campaigning.
loading ami unloading of wagons and
other means of transportation, map
reading and orientation, aud making
and breaking of shelter tent camp and
the practical use of the mess kit
The polo game between the two
squadroLs took place Thursday after
noon, beginning at o'clcock, result
ing in victory for Ft Meade.
Thursday evening the military ball
at the Evans was largely attended.
The Fort Meade band furnished the
music, which was charming and was
enthusiastically commented upon by
all, 1t WAS most elegant affair, at
tended by many officers and their
ladies, from Forts Meade and Robin
son, besides many others from out of
town, with the large number of Hot
Springs people made a large party.
The dancing was in the dining room.
which had been appropriately and
beautifully decorated with the nation
al colors. It was one of the most en-
joyable and fashionable balls ever civ.
en- in Hot Springs.
The troops will remain in camp here
until Sunday or Monday morning,
when they will continue their prac-
tice march thorugh the Hills, expect
ing to reach their respective forts in a
week or ten days.
We understand there will be a ball
game Friday afternoon, and sham
battle at the camp ground Saturday.
The bands are furnishing splendid
music while here, to the delight of all
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