Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-04

men, and upon noting irregularity a
correction is promptly made
Each afternoon at o'clock the Districts
battery of field artillery appears for drill.
The green horses are gradually becoming
accustomed to their work and the men
handle them with a facility and smooth
ness that improves day by day.
Y. M. C. A. Tent
The Y. NJ. C. A. tent this year is under
the charge of Mr. w. H. Lewis of Frost
burg Nd and though somewhat hampered
at first by the non-arrival of large num-
Der of necessary supplies and the lack of
assistance, the beniticent work of this es-
Establishment is now well under way. About
500 letters are written in the tent every day
on paper and envelopes being furnished
free by the association. Mr.. Lewis also
supplies postage stamps and takes charge
of the letters for mailing On the several
long tables in the tent copies of the latest
magazines, weekly and daily papers will
soon be provided, which the men may read
The number of letters written and mailed
at the tent indicates that the guardsmen
are availing themselves of the opportunity
thus provided to communicate with their
families, and thus their fidelity to home is
fostered.
From year to year the responsibility for
sundry discordant nocturnal noises that
pervade the night air and disturb the
peaceful slumbers of many is a subject for
controversy between various divisions Of
the Guard. 1t has always been difficult to
localize the sounds and discover their
source positively, for everybody stoutly de-
MES any responsibility cognizance In the
matter when questioned; but it seems as
though disclosure is imminent now. How
ering over the QuartermaSter and commits
sary quarters during the night there is a
sound of deep vibration. 1t reminds some
persons of the drawing of a heavy board
back and forth across the edge of barrel
AS stated, it is believed that the cause Of
this night revelry Is about to be discovered.
If he is found the sufferers will endeavor to
wreak vengeance.
The health of the camp continues to be
almost good as could be desired, there
being no patients in the hospital and only
few minor ailments brought to the atten-
ton of the medical officers. The water sup
ply holds out WELL and it's character is of
the best. Maj. Neumeyers big LOCO gallon
tank is a great success. 1t assures a
steady supply of water in bulk for cooking
or other purposes, and 1t has obviated a
great deal of delay in the procurement of
water from the pumps The tank Is stu
ated on a hillside, under a large tree, near
the north end Of the camp Enclosure. 1t Is
convenient of access and not far from the
main section of the camp. short dis
lance above the tank, on the hill there 10
a pump, from which large pipe connects
with the reservoir. At the bottom of the
tank there Is fixed a spigot and a section
of hose with a nozzle at the end By this
means large cans and buckets are filled in
very short order.
Many Visitors Yesterday.
The largest attendance of visitors at
dress parade and the band concert thus far
was noted yesterday afternoon. The ap-
pearance of the troops was the subject of
many complimentary remarks. Several
hundred visitors remained throughout the
concert, and the applause kept Chief Mu-
scian Mcleod busy welding his baton until
nearly double the original number of selec-
tons on the program had been rendered.
The program to be rendered by the Bril-
gade Band in front Of headquarters this
evening, beginning at o'clock, Is fol-
lows:
/. March-"Fort Omaha" .......... .Farrar
2 "Sunbeams and Shadows"
Keiser
8. Overture-"Lustspiel'. Bella
4 Soo-"Coming Thro the Rye" Thornton
8 March-"Dixie Land. .......... .Haines
| T. Sextet from Lucia" ........... .DoniZetti
Z. Waltz-"Hearts Courageous" .Blanke
| s. Selection-"Ivan" Judson
\ .. March-"Navato' Van AlStyne
Mr.. Frederick ]. Whitehead private sec
| rotary to General Harres, has reported in
camp. He was warmly greeted by the Of
| fcers at headquarters and at the post hos
| pital. For gallant and meritorious conduct
! In action during the field maneuvers near
| Leesburg two years ago Mr.. Whitehead
| was given the title of field marshal. by
| brevet. He announces that he is here de-
| termined to earn additional honors
Some excitement occurred in the quarters
| of the Signal Corps when a copperhead
| snake made its appearance there yester
| day. 1t Is reported that the reptile was
promptly killed. The greatest surprise,
| however, was caused by the report that
snakes had been seen in the Signal Corps
camp and not in some other portions of
| the camp that 1t would be indicate to
| specifically designate c. F. c.