Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-07-24
GEN MILES AND AIDES AT HEADQUARTERS.

- al dEADQ UARTERS,
in which teams from the I'd Regiment, the
LIST Regiment. the Signal Corps Engineer
Corps. Ambulance Corps and Brigade Band
will enter The finals in the putting the
shot competition will be number six on the
program. There will be a tug of war be-
tween teams of the 1st Regiment and I'd
Regiment A dispatch relay race in which
the I'd Cavalry will have a competitor
the general non-commissioned staff of the
militia will be number on the list. For
the ninth event I'd United States Cavalry
and the District National Guard teams will
engage in a tug of var. No. 10 will be a
highly exciting rescue race by the cavalry
men. The athletic events will be concluded
with a troop drill and an exhibition of
rough riding by a detachment OF cavalry
men under the command of Lieutenant
Harvey.
Many Visitors Yesterday.
The presence of Gen. Miles in camp yes
terday had the effect of attracting to the
grounds a larger number Of visitors than
on any preceding day OF the outing. AS
stated in The Star. Gen. Miles was escorted
through Leesburg by the commanding gen
eral and the general staff of the militia,
several staff officers OF the I'd Cavalry
riding with the militia staff. The streets
Were lined with persons, and Gen. Miles
was accorded an ovation. Just as the party
entered the camp grounds the I'd United
States Cavalry, which was formed as
double line of SentinelS, presented SaberS,
and one of the field pieces in front Of head
quarters doomed the first note of the Sa-
lutte to which the lieutenant general is en-
titled The line of sentinels was continued
from the end of the cavalry detachment to
Headquarters by detail from the National
Guard
After a rest at headquarters Gen. Miles,
under proper escort, rode to the parade
ground. where the troops were formed for
review. This ceremony occupied quite
time. At its conclusion the cavalrymen
passed by at a walk, a trot, gallop, and
last in a thrilling charge. At the conclu-
sion of the review Gen. Miles rode through
the camp, the men of each company stand
ing at attention just outside their tents
while the guest of honor was on the scene.
Gen. Miles mounted his horse and wit
messed brigade parade. which followed soon
after review. as a spectator. He expressed
himself as being highly pleased with all
that he saw. The visitors were entertained
at supper at the headquarters mess, and
left for Washington at 1 o'clock, boarding
the train at the road crossing near the
camp. They did not go back through Lees
burg to the railroad station.
The band concert last evening was ex
tended beyond the usual hour. Many of
the citizens of Leesburg and vicinity who
find it inconvenient to reach camp in time
for brigade parade, which Is held at 5:15
o'clock each afternoon, content themselves
with putting in their appearance near the
Ddnu StdHu at Z U CloCh TO eHJuy the
Compliment to Capt. Brett.
The countersign Wednesday evening was
"O'Fallons Creek" Not more than one or
two persons In the brigade had ever head
OF this engagement and many wondered
why 1t had been selected for the counter
sign. The use of the words was a delicate
compliment to Captain Lloyd NJ. Brett.
commanding the cavalry here. Captain
Brett Is the holder Of a medal of honor
awarded for most distinguished gaEantry
in action against hostile Sioux Indians near
O'Fallon's Creek. Mont, April l, 1880, where,
by fearless exposure and dashing bravery,
he cut off the Indians pony herd. and
greatly crippled the hostiles. Captain Brett,
gentleman was a second lieutenant CT the
I'd Cavalry at the time OF the occurrence
mentioned.
The I'd Regiment had an interesting time
of 1t last night at It's guard tent. An en-
listed man of the 9th Battalion was taken
into custody, and he, being rather noisy
and disagreeable. was tied and finally
gagged, Three times during the night the
prisoner loosened his bonds and almost eff
fected an escape. He gave notice that he
formerly was IN the regular establishment
and asserted that the entire District Ma
tional Guard could not hold him. The man
was at last fastened to tent pins on field
some distance from the guard tent, and
two sentineis posted to watch him. He
was detained without further trouble. The
field is now known THE Staked Plains
Major Anton Stephen and the staff officers
OF the 4th Battalion entertained majority
OF the ether officers Of the brigade last
evening. Musical numbers and speeches
were in order. A solo was sung by Colonel
Urell of the I'd Regiment. At the conclu-
sion of the several events light refreshments
were served.
The list Separate Battalion also entertain
ed last evening at its camp. Unusually
good vocal music was feature of the af-
fair.
Company B, I'd Battalion-the Morton
Cadets--gave a delightful dance last night
in the town hall at Leesburg. The affair
was largely attended by the guardsmen and
residents of Leesburg, including large
number of the fairer sex. 1t was a most
successful affair and dancing was kept up
until a late hour.
Lieut.. K. B. Brummett and Ensign How
ard Fisk, Naval Battalion. D. c. N G..
were visitors in camp yesterday. Ensign
|. Fisk, was the guest Of Captain Edward F.
Riggs of the general staff during his stay.
Lieut.. Brummett visited camp for the pur-
pose of extending an invitation to General
Harries and his staff to attend the boat
races between the District Naval Reserves
and the Maryland Naval Reserves, which
take place at Chesapeake Beach Saturday
afternoon at o'clock,