The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-07-25
NOTES OF THE WAR GAMES.

Mrs. Bond left the post for a visit to
Washington this morning
Col UreH and Chaplain Dudley went
over to Fort Hunt this morning to visit the officers
stationed there.
It is claimed the attacking force in last
nights engagement had leies in Fcrt Hunt, and
had in some manner got partially acquainted with
the positions.
Frit Heidenreich. adjutant Of the Sixth
Battalion has been nicknamed FRITZ Scheff by his
fellow-oiieers, owing to his charming manners and
great beauty
At the noon hour mess there was a
good-natured controversy as to which was the first
company q the attacking force 20 make a landing
The umpircs have been asked 10 decide.
Lieut.. Grain gave a lecture on primers
and fuses for the benefit Of the militia officers in
the general courtsraartiaI rooms in the headquar-
tors building this morning. 1t was largely attended
The horse which hung itself while in
the blacksmith shop waiting to be she'd yesterday
was buried With full military honors to-day. Two
mules dragged it into rayine where funeral serr-
ices were held
Lieut.. Col. OBrien, commanding the
militia acting supports, has held several confer
ences with Lieuts. Rubotton, Grain, and Bristol
OF the regular army. acting as instructors over i'm
pending battles.
Great regret is expressed that the
militia did not bring a band along. This is a
particular for grief by the ladies Of the post
Col. Urell was under the impression that there was
a band stationed here and Col. Coffin thought that
the militia would bring one.
Capt Rooster, quartermaster of Wash
ington Barracks: Mr.. Mems Of the Washington
Loan and Trust Company and party Of ladies
were visitors AZ the post to-day They came down
on the Gushing at noon and later had luncheon in
one Of the rooms Of the bachelors building
Both sides in the recent engagement are
much elated over their success Lieut. Col O'Rrien
and Licut Rubott0m. Of the regular army, who
acted with him instructor are happy because
they succeeded in landing several parties and cap
turti battery and a light against great odds Cart
Ballentine and Maj. Stephan are ubiiant because
they repulsed the enemy.
When one of the attacking party en-
deavOTed to make a landing at Fort Hunt last night
II was impossible to get within several feet Of the
shore line on account Ct the sea grass Sergt Gal
bralth, q Company Is. calamity carried Lieut. Mat
{. BRISTOL Of the Thirteenth Cavalry, who was act
rs as instructor, from the boat 10 land on his
shoulder. The lieutenant did DOT get his feet vet
or ms uniform muddy, but it was fortunate that he
did not have his spurs en- at the time.
Several Of the ladies at the post were
guests at the militia officers mess last evening Con
seqnently the eolonels permission to dispense with
coats was countermanded by mutual consent The
ladies were seated at the coIonel's table Mrs
Bond sister Of Capt Dcorcs who is stationed at
Fort Washington Miss Perry. daughter OF Chaplain
Perry. and Miss Simms were ia the party Cart
Macon who served in the District Of Columbia
Volunteers during the Spanish war. but who is nov
IN the regular army. stationed at Fat Washington
Vas also guest.