The Washington times., 1905-08-08

was afterward assisted TO his tent by
members of his command
Lieutenant Fales is one of the most
valua bic men in the Guard. as well
popular officer, and much regret was
expressed on all sides when it was
learned that he was victim of an ac-
cident III which several enlisted men
narrowly escaped injury,
Acting Adjutaut General G. Fred Cook
Yesterday issued an order calling for 4
drill of the mounted officers IN camp
under Col Lloyd N. Brett. The score
or more of officers reported on the drill
field and were put through almost the
same drill as the members Of the regu-
lar cavalry. TO which Colonel Brett was
attached at the time he was transferred
to the headquarters of the District mi
familiarize the officers and horses with
the work IN the field.
Lectured to Officers.
Dr. McDaniels. of the general hos
pitsl, lectured to the noncommissioned
officers about o'clock yesterday aft
ernoon. The lecture lasted for an hour
or more, during which time the soldiers
were told all about the various uses to
which the emergency or frst-aid pack
ages could be put.
There was no brigade dress parade IN
the afternoon. The First regiment,
under Colonel Ourand, took the dRiu
field at o'clock and went through the
ceremony. General Harries and his
staff officers as we'll az the instructors
watched the parade from their tents.
The commanding general was we'll sSAtis-
fed with the manner in which Colonel
Ourand handled bis troops.
The First battery field artillery. OF the
militia, gave an interesting drill shortly
before o'clock. Captain Fox now
pla ces more confidence in MS horses
and men and is endeaYoring 20 get up
to top speed. All the men and animals
are in good condition and have stood the
hard work better than was expected.
Yesterday there was a great deal OF
firing, and the drill was brought TO
close with VolieV pTctice. There was not
q fraction Of a seconds difference in the
time of the explosions of the pieces, and
General Harries seemd pleased with the
work of the battery
The three hours of drilling yesterday
morning gave the on-commissioned Of
ficers fine opportunity TO display their
knowledge of the tactics and military
affairs in general The principal work
was diminishing the front. or separat-
Ing the companies into squads at fifteen
PAGES apart and afterwards reassemb-
ling them in close order. The greater
this drill fell upon the corporals in
charge of the squads. Their work at
the new drill seemed satisfactory to the
instructors who watched them closely.
During the advance and rear guard
" erls- done by the Second regiment. com
manded by Acting Col Richard A.
o Brlen, Major Stephan, commanding
the Fourth battalion had charge of the
scouts or advance guards. Major Harvey
used the Sixth battalion the main
firing line, while the Fifth battalion
headed DY Acting Major Edward Brian.
composed the support or reinforcements
The drill was practiced for about an
hour. The men were given a rest of
half an hour. and we're strong when It
came to the advance and rear guard
work
The men wound up the morning with
n charge or the conmissary department
The ttent flaDs were down, however, be-
cause Major Neumeyer had gone TO
HRrPers Ferry to lay In another sup
ply Of good things to eat