Evening star., 1903-08-03
GUARDSMEN RETURN
MILITIA UNDER GEN. HARRIES
GOT BACK SATURDAY.
Were Reviewed on the White Lot by
Col. Biddle-Commended by Com
manding officer.

evening was the last feature OF the ten
days outing of the District National
Guardsmen The infantry arrived In the
city during the afternoon on a tram or
three sections. and the new battery passed
the White House at o'clock, after long
march over the Leesburg pike. The soldier
boys all looked very tired, but their tanned
faces and so!led uniforms were proofs that
they had experienced the regular camp life,
with its benefits of exercise land discipline,
and its hardshpS as well.
All of the troops We're in the city by D
o'clock. and the review took place as soon
after as they could reach the White Lot.
More than three thousand people We're as
semb!ed to cheer each command as 1t pass
ed by the reviewing officers. In addition to
General IIarries and his staff. Colonel
Biddle. the Engineer Commissioner, and
Colonel Raspopoff the Russian military at
tache. were present to view the citizen sol
dery of the District.
AS the militia marched up Pennsylvania
|. avenue and wheeled around into the re-
viewing ground. each man stepping along
firmly. though loaded down with the full
equipment of gun, haversack, canteen. cart
ridge belt. shelter tent, blanket roll and
mess outfit. the compliments expressed
We're very numerous.
The /, view completed shortly before
I o'clock. number of the co;cpanies had
at their armories, and they enjoyed the
evening to the fullest extent.
Gen. Harries' Congratulations
Gen. Harries took occasion to congratu-
late the men before the brigade left Camp
Ordway, and he particularly commended
the I'd Regiment, which he said. he would
esteem ii pleasure to command in time
of w;:r. He also complimented the 1st Regi-
ment and the 1st Separate Battalion. The
LIST FIELD Battery of Artillery made Spi-n-
Gid impression on the general staff. III spite
OF Tie fact that it has been organized less
than sixty days. This organization VIZ not
in camp at the time of General HarrieS
Fluctuations, having left early the pre-
viouS morning. Its splendid work the
field, and especially fine showing on occst-
SlunS of parade would it is believed. have
entitled it to an unusual amount of praise.
As already stated. the troops came to
Washington in three sections. General Har-
rics and his staff. together with the 1st
Regiment. in command of Col. Ross. occu-
pied the first train. The I'd Regiment. under
Col. Urell, occupied the second section,
while Major Brooks and the lst Separate
Battalion occupied the third All troops
left the train at the corner of 9th street
and Maryland avenue. The horses had
been sent to Washington in charge of Il
detail from the brigade
March of the Battery
The lst Field Battery of Artillery had a,
hard march In the rain almost the entire
way. The boys say that the roads between
here ana Leesburg not as smooth as
I'they might be. and that the humping over
ruts and stones WIS very wearing. especial
ly to those who were not accustomed to rid
ing on the spriuglesS caiSsons. The night
was spent on the road at Deansville. about
half days march from Leesburg. Here
something warm to eat and a shelter from
the drcnching rain Were obtained. The
f..4'. .Ir Il. lid
ington about noon Saturday. but 1t de-
layed. and. has been said. did not reach
here until oC clock IN the afternoon.
\ detachment of he brigade did not ar
rive in Washington with the others Major
NeWmcyer. CommiSsary of the brigade. left
detachment in charge of Lieutenant
Smith, to take charge of the tentage. for
the tents We're left standing when the
troops left Camp Ordway on account of
their drenched condition. and orders were
given that they should not be taken down
until they Were thoroughly dry. Five en-
stcd men We're also detailed to remain
behind and aid with the tents
In the march Of the troops from the camp
II the train Gen. Harries led the way. AS
they ncared the railroad station they were
COMPELLED to cross a deep stream. Gen.
Harries, soldierljke. waded through the
water. but the majority of the staff hesi-
tatcd, and some of them took advantage Of
the bridge near by. This caused much com
mont because of the pride that the brigade
commander has in his personal staff.
Longer Camp Next Year.
Saturday night Gen. Harries reiterated
his statement that he purposes having the
encampment extend over fifteen days next
year. He Will personally appear before the
House committee on military affairs and
argue the advantages of his plan. He will
be assisted by a number of the officials of
the guard, The increased cost for the ex-
tension of the time will be but little.
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