The Washington times., 1905-07-16
FIRST RE EG|M[N
WELL OFF|CERED
Capable Men Named to
Commands.
GETTING READY FOR CAMP
Nc Delay Anticipated in Pitching City
of Tents on August Sink
ing Two Wells.
GETTING READY FOR CAMP


of the separate battaltGns of the Dis
trict militia into the First Regiment
came as a great surprise 70 National
Guardsmen.
The appointments which he, recon-
rended to the Secretary of War. how
ever, have been expected and looked
for ever since Colonel May and Lieuten-
ant Colonel Ross were deposed by the
commanding general.
Major Charles Ourand, now colonel OF
the First Regiment, is one of the most
competent soldiers and popular men in
the Guard. The First Regiment Is to
be congratulated upon having such
! man to succeed Colonel May.
A Thorough Soldier.
Major Reichelderfer. selected as lieu
tenant colonel of the command. is also
a thorough soldier and a strong favor
ite with the boys in the First Regi-
nent. He has for several years com
manded one Of the battalions of the
command.
If General Harries had taken a year
to select the most capable and SOL
dierly man in the Guard for adjutant Of
the FIRST Regiment. he could not have
/ done better than he did in naming Cap
general staff. There are few better
/ trained men IN the Guard
/ The real work falls on the newly
! chosen officers. who are charged with
! the duty of resurrecting the old First
Regiment and stirring up enthusiasm.
/ 1t is expected that within the next
week Colonel Ourand will hold a regi-
mental drill and review.
To Outline Policy.
He intends to outline his policy to
the other officers and 10 solicit their
hearty cooperation in bringing the dis
rupted, but recently rejuyenated. or
[ ganization up to the excellent standard
/ Of the past
General Harries stated several weeks
ago that he would not reorganize the
First Regiment until after camp He
intended to take the various battalions
to camp as separate organizations
composing a provisional regiment.
After thinking the matter over, he
concluded that il might mix up affair.
at Ihe annual outing and that not ST
much progress would be made Fo!
that reason he decided TO reunite the sep
arate organizations.
Getting Ready for Camp
Tin cups are changing around the
Center Market armory. Uniformed neI
: wearing heavy blue shirts with can
teens swung over their shoulders ars
| amusing themselves by strunrning o.
beating a tattoo on the top of y mes
/ kit with the heavy, rough looking
, army knives. forks and spoons will
: which they will be eating IN two weeks
These are busy times around tn,
j arIaozy. Tie musicians. both member.
/ of the brigade band and corps Of fell
4 musicians, are polishing up their instru
ments. sorting out their uniforms an,
Increasing their lung power
Prof Mcleod. who has charge Of III
) band. has arranged for Il series of con
certs in front of General Harries' ten
al camp. The general public will b
admitted and scores of benches will b
provided To accommodate visitors
Sinking Artesian Wells.
Workmen are busy sinking two ne,
: artesian wells on the fields on the sum
: nit of Bolivar Heights. near Harper
Ferry, w. Va, where the camp is I
e be held from August : TO IL Najo
g Edward Neumeyer says the old well
= will be filled when the boys go TO camI
Y These, with the new wells, will proyid
;, al ample supply.
t. All provisions, tents. cooking utensil.
g and other camp paraphernalia hav
e been ordered or gotten ready for us,
# There Will be no delay Ia esta blishin
@ camp as soon as the men reach II
camp site The tents. pegs. poles an
other things will be handy on the /,
Il for the men by the time they hay
Y -hil,ed" ur the TWO miles OF hin.