The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1906-08-18
MILITIA In CAMP
TROOPS OF -FOUR STATES AR.
RIVE At AMERICAN LAKE.
Practically Whole Force of Ore
CON. Washington and Montana
IN the Grounds-Strict Orders
In Regard to Depredations
and General Conduct Issued.

and General Conduct Issued.
Camp Tacoma, Aug. lathe chief
feature of yesteadry in camp was the
trivial of state troops, which COM
meneed early in the morning and con-
timed until nightfall. The organiza-
lions arriving we're the Second Wash
;rgton. the Third Oregon and one sep
arste battalion, troop B, the signal
corps of the Washington guard and
tho Montana militia. With the arrival
TODAY of the Idaho guardsmen, all
troops will be in the field.
The Washington regiment, twelve
comnanies strong, under Col Lamping,
reached higgins Crossing in the morn
ipg and marched to their camp at Mis-
onaIly. Transport wagons conveyed
the tents and other property. The
men looked we'll and went about the
work of erecting tents and other nee
essary tasks with energy and despatch.
Troop B, under Command of Capt. Ev-
erett G. Griggs, rode out from the
city, arriving in fine shape in the aft
ornnoon and soon had settled down
on their site adjoining the camp of
the Second cavalry. to which organ
ization the boys will likely be at
taehed. All the members of the Wash
ington contingent are eager to partici-
nate in the maneuvers and intend to
give a good account of themselves.
State Troops Center of Attraction
As the state troops detrained they
were the center of attraction for hosts
of regulars who watched them with
great interest.
Oregon's big array arrived in the
afternoon on three special trains, the
last Of which got in just before night
fall. The Third regiment is composed
of twelve companies and separate bat
tallion of four, commanded by Col. c..
L. Gsntenbien. Lieut.. Col. Poorman
commands the First battalion, Maj.
NAYS the Second, and Maj. Baker the
Third. The separate battalion is COM
manded by Maj. Yoran. The camp of
the Oregonians is situated one mile
north of Murray on a splendid camp
siet adjoining that of the Montana
guardsmen.
1t was we'll along into the night be-
fore the last contingent to arrive was
ready to retire.
Hard Journey for Montanans
The Second infantry, Montana ma
tional guard, with headquarters and
band, arrived at o'clock, having been
tive days and three nights on the road,
and, headed by Muscatines, marched
to their camp site adjoining that OF
the Oregons. The organization con.
sists of two battalions, eight compa.
MES and hospital detachment, totaline
5S5 officers and men. This is practi
cally the complete strength Of the or
ganiaztion. The guardsmen had a try
ing journey, food being scarce on the
road and the weather very hot. The
regiment looks fit and smart, however,
and should render good account Of
itself during the maneuvers.
number of the officers and men
saw service in the Philippines with
the First Montana regiment, which
did such good work during the cam
paign. The Montana men had tents
pitched shortly after arrival and
turned in early. The regiment is com
handed by Col. Absalom B. Bray, q
prominent merchant of Butte.
NJ e G..,,>l
General order No. 6, issued at head.
quarters last evening, give important
Instructions as to the equipment OF
troops for field exercises, maintenance
OF guards to preserve order and secure
the proper issuance of ammunition to
soldiers and artillery and the provi-
sion of a board to examine and report
on damage claims incident to the man
euvers
Commanders of regiments are mott
he'd that under no circumstances must
troops operate outside the limits indi
Gated on the map of maneuver area.
damage claim board, consisting
OF three officers, will be convened to
receive, examine and report upon
such claims for damages as may be
made by owners or lessons Of lands
within the maneuver area. To facili-
tate this work officers will be desig-
mated as observers of damages during
exercises. Each observer will care
July follow the movements of troops
70 which he is assigned and, as soon
US possible, will meet the owner OF
!essr concerned and endeavor to come
W an agreement on the spot as to the
aa'lOunt of any damage that may have
. Desa effected. Special attention is given
.o9he handling of fences by marching
sloops, it being directed that pioneer
aofce shall follow each column en-
sased IN field exercises to repair dam
'ses TO fences or gates.
attention is directed to the fact that
0sioenoes, gardens and sub-buildings
ore not included in leases to the gov
olument and must not be entered at
~ Time except by invitation. Firing
s. guns in vicinity Of. such places is
b1 prohibited. Any depredationa
troops will be severely punished.
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