Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1906-08-16
MILITIA IN CAMP
TROOPS OF four STATES AR.
rive AT AMERICAN LAKE.
Practically Whole Force of Ore
gon, Washington and Montana
on the Grounds--Strict Orders
In Regard to Depredations
and General Conduct Issued.

and General Conduct Issued.
Camp Tacoma, Aug. l2.-The chief
feature of yesteadry in camp was the
arrival Of state troops, which COM
menced early in the morning and con-
tinued until nightfall. The organiza-
tions arriving we're the Second Wash
ington, the Third Oregon and one sep
arate battalion, troop b, the signal
corps of the Washington guard and
the Montana militia. With the arrival
today of the Idaho guardsmen, all
troops will be in the field.
The Washington regiment, twelve
companies strong, under Col Lamping,
reached Higgins Crossing in the morn.
ing and marched to their camp at Mis-
qually. 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 &. Griggs, rode out from the
city, arriving in fine shape in the aft
ernnoon 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
tached. All the members of the Wash
ington contingent are eager to partici-
pate in the maneuvers and intend to
give good account of themselves.
State Troops Center of Attraction
As the state troops detrained they
we're 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. G.
U. Gantenbien. Lieut.. Col. Poorman
commands the First battalion, Maj.
Mays 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.
It 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
two 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, totaling
535 officers and men. This is practi-
cally the complete strength of the or
ganiaztion. The guardsmen had 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.
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
manded by Col. Absalom B. Bray, a
prominent merchant of Butte.
General Orders No. 6 Issued
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 board to examine and report
on damage claims incident to the man
euvers.
Commanders of regiments are noti-
fed that under no circumstances must
troops operate outside the limits indi
Gated on the map of maneuver area.
A damage claim board, consisting
of three officers, will be convened to
receive, examine and report upon
such claims for damages as may be
mdOo ny OWueTS Ut leSSOTS Oh lduOS
within the maneuver area. To facili-
tate this work officers will be desig.
mated as observers of damages during
exercises. Each observer will care
fully follow the movements of troops
to which he is assigned and, as soon
as possible, will meet the owner or
less )r concerned and endeavor to come
to an agreement on the spot as to the
amount of any damage that may have
been effected. Special attention is given
to the handling of fences by marching
troops, it being directed that pioneer
force shall follow each column en-
gagged in field exercises to repair dam
ages to fences or gates.
Attention is directed to the fact that
residences, gardens and sub buildings
are not included in leases to the gov
eminent and must not be entered at
any time except by invitation. Firing
of guns in vicinity of such places is
strictly prohibited. Any depredations