Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-06-06
THE NAVAL ACADEMY
THIRD DAY OF WEEKS EXHIBI-
TONS OF WORK THERE.

ANNAPOLIS, Nd. June 6.-Yesterday
was the third and last day Of the exhibit
lions Of the practical workings Of the Naval
Academy in the presence Of the board of
visitors appointed by the President and
Congress. and a constantly increasing as
semblage OF others. The program yesterday
was more interesting than that on either
OF the two previous days The exercises
Of the day opened with a graphic repre-
| sentation of battle, in which infantry
and artillery were employed, and in the
afternoon the members of the board saw an
exhibition of the practical work done I'M
der the direction of the department Of me-
chanical engineering and marine arehi-
lecture. The third ceremony. in which the
midshipmen took part, was the dress pa
rade at 6:15 Other events connected with
the week were the business meeting Of tho
Alumni Association in the afternoon and
its annual dinner in the evening, and q
promenade concert. the only one of the
week. also in tia evening.
The board of visitors Is now organized
and the work OF the week is mapped out
among its members and subcommittee.
May Enlarge Grounds.
The subject which the board has been
discussing and upon which 1t will probably
make a recommendation is that Of the en-
largement of the academy grounds by TAX
ing in that part of the city Of Annapolis
which is bounded by King George, Hanover
and Wagner streets and a portion Of the
present boundary Of the academy. This
forms rectangle about 800 yards in length
by the plans for the new Naval Academy
that this portion should be included within
the grounds. Indeed, the plans for the
whole work provided that rows Of officers
hn cit tod ho~o
1t has been suggested that the represen-
tatives of the United States government
be empowered to enter into negotiations
with the property holders at once. and that
1t agree to make the purchases where rea-
sonable terms can be fixed. If 1t IL found
that most of the property can be procured
in this way the government will institute
condemnation proceedings for the re-
mainder. 1t Is estimated that the cost OF
securing the needed property will be about
$3.50 1000
The Sham Battle.
The sham battle, under the direction Of
Lieut.. Commander Hoogewerff, was dis
tinctly the most interesting Of the outdoor
exercises Of the week. The exhibition called
In play not merely the formal exactness
and precision Of the closed order drill Of
the previous days, but the quick thought
and action which are absolutely necessary
in modern military operations. There was
al ILLUSTRATION VI d uucly WOIheu Jul
scheme of attack and defense, the various
phases of which were extremely realistic,
and the employment of both infantry and
artillery during the mock encounter.
The first battalion, under the command
of Lieut.. E. ]. King, was the attacking
force, and It's reserve with the artillery as
signed to 1t, consisting Of two field pieces,
occupied strong ground upon the Naval
Cemetery Hill, separated from the academy
grounds by College creek, crossed by
wooden bridge. The defensive force, con-
sisting of the second battalion, under Lieut..
w. N. Vernon, was intrenched behind the
stands of the athletic field, to the east Of
the parade ground, supported by the same
amount of artillery. The members of the
board were in the reviewing stand, opposite
the center Of the ground.
Caring for the Wounded.
A comic side of the exhibition was the
representation by the midshipmen of the
dreadful carnage of war as the lines of
skirmishers advanced and retreated. This
part of the affair was turned to account,
however, as it gave the medical corps
something to do large party of midship-
men and members Of the hospital service
took part under the direction Of Surgeon
J. C., Byrnes and the personal command of
Passed Assistant Surgeon p. B. Rossiter
The members of the hospital squad were
provided with f1rst-aid packages, litters,
ETC., and rendered valuable service IN car
ing for the wounded.
After the action began a hospital tent
was erected upon the field Some or the
severely injured were removed there while
In other cases bandages were applied and
other treatment given while the wounded
lay upon the field
The whole operation was the most in
teresting and practical of Its KIND when
was ever given here, and was thoroughly
enjoyed by the members of the board ana
the others present.
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