The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-07-16
District Soldiers Have Busy
Day at Camp 0rdWay.
STREETS "SPICK AND SPAN"
Woman Service Done by the Men,
Who Enjoy the Strenuous Work
After a Good observation-disclosures
and battalion Drills win Freedom
for Evenings-TOwns Visited.

were taken up by all the infantrymen.
Three hours We're devoted TO work which
would be UNNECESSARILY beneficial 20 the
guardsmen in the time Of actual warfare.
The entire camp was cleaned up this
afternoon by the 1.400 guardsmen, and
several army-wagon loads Of rubbish were
carted of The general policing greatly
improved the appearance Of Camp Ord
way. Every scrap Of paper. stone. and
stick was removed IN remarkably short
order, and the soldiers were ordered TO
keep the field in Just the condition it was
in after they had gone over it with shov-
els and rakes
The field and staff officers We're given a
mounted drill about noon. and found that
there was much for them and their horses
TO learn about field work This drill, as
well as the others. was supervised by
Lieut.. Col Lloyd NJ Brett L. S A, adj
Jutant general Of the militia, who has
been detailed by the War Department as
an Instructor during this encampment
RainstOrm Does No Damage.
Although the sun beamed down in all
its fury throughout the day, d stiT wind
blew over the camp from early morning
and reached the proportions of a gale at
sunset This evening rain began 10 fall.
but all tent ropes had been Ioosened
and trenches dug, therefore no damage
resulted from the downpour.
Promptly at $50 o'clock this morn
ing revenle was sounded by Head
quarters Bugler Fox. and taken up
by the trumpeters in the camps of
the two regiments and the Separate
Battalion. Although wearied by their
firing experiences Of yesterday. the
guardsmen rolled off their hunks and
jumped into their clothing in time for
setting-up exercise and roll call. The
morning mess consisted Of eggs, pOta
toes. tomatoes, coffee, bread, and butter,
and was thoroughly enjoyed by the mil
tia men. Only a corpOraTs guard an
swered sick call, there being a few who
suffered from Indigestion, and one pri-
vate who succumbed 10 the heat and
Overeating.
From 6 o'clock until s the guardsmen
took things easy, the only duty they per-
formed being rolling up tent flaps. clean
ing up company streets. and making the
inside Of their tents presentable in case
Of an inspection by Gen. Harries or Maj.
H0dgsOn, officer Of The day.
show up Wei at Drill.
Coats were left in the tents when the
soldiers shOuldeTed their pieces and
marched to the drill grounds for a spell
of two hours. Col UreH had considerably
more men on the field than Col Ourand,
OF the First Regiment. but the work Of
both organizations was characterized by
squiCk execution of orders and willingness
on the part of the gUardsmen TO work
hard.
The extended order work necessitated
much marching and shifting about, and
the heat was oppressive. but every one
was on deck when recall was sounded.
The greater part of the three hours was
devoted to drilling in company forma-
ton Many officers found 1t necessary
TO instruct their latest recruits in the art
OF handling a gun and there were some
in the rear ranks who could not keep
perfect step, but the majority made a
far more creditable showing than was
expected Col. Brett was all over the
field, pointing out errors and appiaudng
when the formation or execution was
above the average. He declared this aft
ernoon that the drilling was far better
than he had thought it would be-
The battalous were reformed after two
hours work with the companies, thus Civ
ing the majors and captains some work.
AT II o'clock the soldiers retired from the
field. and shortly afterward the mounted
officers went through their maneUvers.
Hold a Council of War.
The general policing came in the after
noon. Following it was the parade and
review of the First Regiment before Col.
OuTand and Lieut.. Col Reichelderfer.
Officers reported at the headquarters Of
the colonies for instructions and discus
sion of camp work.
Tonight, as was the case last evening.
scores Of soldiers went to Bolivar. or
HarDers Ferry, TO purchase camp perGui-
sites, or call upon their friends. Last
night a number of militiamen returned to
quarters after taps. and many were with
out passes. They were taken in charge
by the guard, but afterward delivered TO
their commanders. who gave them stiff
reprimands and warned them against fur
Their violation Of the regulations.
The brigade band. led by Prof Nc
LeOd. appeared on Headquarters Hin in
full dress white uniforms and gave a de-
ighnul concert, which was enjoyed by
the visitors. who were here ali day The
bandstand used by the Harpers Ferry
Band has not Yet been removed from
the principal corner Of the town Prof.
Mcleod has been reques' ed to take the
brigade band there and give q concert
or two. and may comply
Information has reached Gen. Harries
that the battery of artillery of the Ma
tional Guard and the Third Battery. L. S.
A, viii arrive at Washington Junction.
Nd, tomorrow evening or Wednesday
morning. The artillerymen express the
hope of pitching tents here Thursday
Lieut.. Blakely, L. S A.. is awaiting the
arrival of the two batteries. He will take
charge Of the volunteers and instruct
them.
Signal Corps Kept Busy
Capt Chandler, the Signal Corps in
structor, was busy with his wireless
telegraph work to-day. He had all the
paYophernalia ready for the establish
ment OF station on the hill above
camp, and viii probably have the an
paratus in working order before the end
OF the week Capt. Chandler and Capts.
herth and Cowans have expressed ad-
miration Ter the District soldiers.
The following assignments were made
this afternoon for the joint mancuvers of
the militia and coast artillery at Forts
Washington and Hunt.
Coast ARTILLERY UscUcs al Fort Washington. Nd
1omIary J., Second Regiment, Capt Edward Brian:
company T. Second Regiment Cant. 4 r D1f
Ic, Company q. Second Regiment. Can't. G. Y
Always the Same