The Washington times., 1902-07-24

that it is not necessary for them to go
TO the postotfice at Leesburg. Their tent
is located in the center OF the camp, and
1t is the gathering place of the boys dur
ing the evenings. Games OF every kind
including carom, checkers, and the like
are at the disposal of the Guardsmen,
and everything is furnished for their
comfort. Services are held at the tent
every evening at O'Clock. when there
Is singing, including solos, duets. etc
Mr.. Magruder has been with the Guards
men for the past three years, while Mr..
Sellers fills the position of A. H Protz-
man, who was unable to come to camp
this year.
One OF the non-commissioned officers
had a weird experience In finding his
way to camp from Leesburg night or
two. ago. He had been enjoying him
self with Virginia friends, and started
hcme after taps" He was without a
pass, and started to make a detour of
the camp In order not to encounter the
sentinels. In going across ten-acre
| field he sat down to rest. and, being IA
| tigued, fell asleep. His mind was
somewhat confused. and as he tells the
story when he awoke he thought he was
ir heaven. seeing nothing about him but
the green fields, with the moon and
stars above. He had not awakened
when a clap of thunder and fash of
lightning came across the skies, and
his first thought was that he had not
been so fortunate as to reach the goal
he had desired. but Imagined he had
been consigned. He reached camp before
"reveille," and lost no time IN getting
to his tent.
Major Anton Stephan and the officers
of the Fourth Battalion had quiet lit
| tie lat home" this afternoon in the
quarters of the commanding officer.
Among their guests were Col. NJ. Emmett
Urell. the regimental commander. and
other officers OF the organization.
The Morton Cadets. known officially
as Company b. Second Battalion, gave a
hop at the opera house this evening.
Many of the young ladies OF the town
were in attendance and an enjoyable
time was had. The committee in charge
of the affair consisted of Capt. Harry
F. Patterson. Sergeant T. T. Curren,
and Sergeant E. C. Dutton-
At the officers drill this morning
Capt Leroy W. Heron, adjutant OF the
First Regiment, was in his glory. He
took exception 10 some of the instruc
tions given by Lieutenant Harvey. and
on producing the manual 1t was shown
that the instructor had erred, as he had
told the manner in which the sword was
used in the cavalry, instead Of the in
fantry
Capt. F. ]. Woodman. who went to
Washington yesterday with Lieut.. W. T.
Place, of Company C, Fourth Battalion,
who was threatened with appendicitis.
returned to camp this morning. This
afternoon he received dispatch from
Dr. s. j. Morris. of Garfield Hospital,
where Lieutenant Place was taken.
which read: place doing nicely. Tenn
perature normal. No operation neces-
sary."
MIS-. F. ]. Weller and Miss Weller,
wife and daughter of Sergeant Weller.
Brigade Hospital steward, visited camp
today and witnessed the parade and re-
view from the field hospital. where DR..
Weller is on duty. DR.. Weller has been
connected with the National Guard since
its organization, and during camp has
enlisted for another term of three
years. He fills mis- position with eff
cheney. and no Guardsman need go
without medical attention at any hour
OF the day or night.
Mrs. George A. Won Dachenhausen.
wife of the quartermaster OF the Fifth
Battalion. and her sisters. Misses Heu-
pei, who have been spending several
days in Leesburg, have returned to
Washington.
Mr.. Charles Jacobsen and Mrs Jacob
sen have been the guests of Major E. IL
Neumeyer today. Mrs. Neumeyer ard
the Misses Neumeyer dined with them
at the commissary department.
Mrs. Anton Stephan. wife OF the ma.
tor commanding the Fourt Battalion.
with her child. visited camp today.
Capt Wayne Smith had as his guests
today his parents. Mr.. and Mrs. Charles
C. Smith.