The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-14
Camp Of r. !. NJ.
Quonset Point. July II, 1906.

Quonset Point, July II, 1906.
Gen. Tanner startled the whole camp
yesterday afternoon by suddenly sounding
q call to arms just as Battery A had COM
pleted it's exhibition drill The infantry
men, who had been dismissed some time
before, were scattered all over the camp,
but they knew the call TO a "T'' and those
IN doubt were quickly convinced when
the signal corps sent up bomb. lmme-
diately the parade ground was scene
OF excitement, men dropped their friends
and hastened to report TO their company
quarters.
In less than ten minutes every man, re-
gardless OF his clothes and outward ap-
pearance. was armed I'm position and
ready for work. Gen. Tanner had ordered
a cannon 10 be detached from Battery A
which, situated near the wharf, repre-
sented the attacking force AT the alarm
the remaining three pieces OF the Bat
terry turned from its homeward march,
dashed madly across the parade ground
over rough road and secured position
In back and little To the right OF the
brigade headquarters.
The cavalry reported remarkably quick
and stood with the infantry awaiting or
ders. AS the machine gun battery had
already returned it's horses 10 the stable
they were some time In getting into posi-
ton and by the time they were ready tho
sport had ended.
RECALL SOUNDED.
Battery was meanwhile slaughterlng
the enemy with its big guns and the cav
airy after going over TO headquarters
dashed of down the road TO the wharf
In about half an hour after the alarm
the recall was sounded and the soldiers
again returned TO their tents. The hos
pital corps was the quickest to report.
The call was a great opportunity TO show
20 the spectators what the militiamen
could do and the response was one OF
the fastest ever seen In carp.
No less than three thousand people
viewed the Friday exhibition. The War
wick took two trips while the Pontiac
OF Pawtucket made one in the early af-
ternoon. Most of the spectators came by
boat but a continuous stream poured
through the entrances that led 10 the car
lines.
Too much cannot be said in regard to
the fine showing n de by the divisions OF
the whole camp. Every thing went on
without a hitch. The parade at o'clock
was one OF the best Gov. Utter has ever
had the pleasure TO review. Probably the
best working division OF the parade was
the cavalry squadron. The troops were
In perfect formation and the men clearly
demonstrated the good control they had
Of the horses.
CAVALRY AT DRILL
Yesterday morning the cavalry drilled, a
thing that seldom occurs on Governors
day. The work of the cavalry was es-
pecially good and II was these little odd
drills that rounded the yellow boys into
such fine shape.
Fay's band played yesterday evening
for the last time under the large canvas
at brigade headquarters. The concert was
unusually long and we'll executed and was
listened 10 by large gathering OF farm
ers from the surrounding neighborhood.
With the lowering OF the American flag
last evening at sunset the work Of the
week was practically completed AS Mon
day was sort OF settling day and Sat
Tday day OF packng-up the soldiers
are only given four complete days OF
drill
The militiamen have been offered every
advantage during the past week which ac-
counts for the splendid work done The
horses were about the best set by the
state. The water supply was perfected
as far as the company's streets were con-
cerned, and the difficulties OF transport
ing water about the camp were overcome
The food has been very good and the
weather conditions perfect
The work has been especially hard this
week. but the sports intermngled with
the duties seemed 10 smooth everything
out and keep the men In good spirits
The camp of 1905 was I'm many respects
the best governor has ever reviewed.
The United States war department ex-
pressed It's desire TO have the men do as
much practice work as possible. such as
sham battles. unexpected calls. outpost
duty. rife practice and the past week
has been more I'm that way than ever be-
fore. As the men are only given four
days each year the standards OF discipline.
policing, etc. are not given an opportuni-
~ TO be bettered The officers have only
20 regret that more men did not report
for the week. this was the only thing
the last camp led In
THoUGHTLEss EMPLOYERS
II seems too bad that employers OF
labor do not recognize the state militia
as necessary organization hut Il was
on this account that the attendance de.
creased and Gov. Utters notice on tho
subject was entirely disregarded Patri.
otism should be recognized above all
things especially I'm n republic like ours
The results Of the week however. IN spit,
OF all obstacles. was much above the av.
erage and the spirit shown was very graf
flying 10 officers
Last night being the final one OF ths
week was bristling with excitement. Tn,
negro company held its annual mock tria
in the early part OF the evening Tricks
and jokes were practiced all over tn,
camp and long after taps was sounde,
the shouts and cheers OF the soldier
made night hideous.
One OF the brightest exhibitions wa
given by Company II. 1st Regiment.
miniature circus was very cleverly rig
ged up. the main features OF which wer
a mosquito. "big man" and an elephan
called "Aggie. This remarkable combina
tion paraded the whole camp includin
brigade headquarters and everywher
they were applauded for their witt
speeches and wonderful animals.
CORPORAL INJURED.
Yesterday Corporal clifford OF Troop /
OF cavalry squadron received n very pain
full Injury from the heels 81 a viciou
horse A deep cash was made across hi
face and Ave stitches were required {
close up the wound. Last evening" n
yercd IN the hospital tent and will re
turn 90 the city with the infantry today.
Nathan Young was again on deck I