New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-06-11
MILITIA MAKES GOOD.
REPELS FLEETS ATTACK.
National Guard Learning Coast De-
fence at Fort Hamilton

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With the boom Of the first gun in the early morn
ing yesterday the state troops at Fort Hamilton
began week of training in coast defence service
Supplied vita the entire equipment Of modern war
fare. they 10 work with snap and vigor that
brought real thrills Of joy 10 the commanding OIL
and elected generous approval from the regu-
lars tho post.
The first attempt of the attacking squadron 70
force an entrance into the port of New York was
made between and $50 o'clock last night The
feet was discovered by searchl;ght and forced 10
retire 70 avoid destruction
~ O'Clock in the afternoon q message was re
ccived at Forts Hamilton and Wadsworth from
Fort Hancock the headquarters Of Colonel Harris,
commanding the % Artillery District Of New York
that fleet of battleships. cruisers and torpedo
boats had been sighted off Sandy Hook. The en-
listed not informed however. but merely
assembled for their night drill
After the searchliShts had played upon the water
for some time several Of the attacking fleet
discovered with tho General Meigs, the flagship in
the lead When picked out by the searchIights they
retreated beyond the range OF the fort guns and
then renewed their attempt 10 pass the forts sew
eral times before they retired about $50, after
firing several shots. \ renewal Of the attack was
looked for later in the night.
Colonel Crawford was in command Of the de
fence operations at Fort Wadsworth and Lieu
tenant Colonel Williams at Fort Hamilton Majors
Turpin and Davis commanded the 18th Regiment
men. The attacking fleet was in charge NJ Captain
g P. Patterson.
There was no time for entertaining. Visitors were
refused admission by the santinels at the outer
gate unless provided with a special permit Every
man was AZ his post Of duty. and every minutest
detail Of army discipline was carried out with dis
patch
In the morning the militia received instruction in
field work under the direction of Colonel Appleton,
Six instructors from West Poiut-Captan Hunt ana
Lleutenants Ennis, Casard, Baer. Whuock and
Norris-have been specially commissioned 10 su-
pervise the drilling Of the troops.
Linked with The corresponding members Of The
regular garrison. the 18th Heavy Artillery men were
drilled in handling the big seacoast guns The
artillery viii continue "a duplicate the work Of the
regulars until il is able 70 take charge During
the period Of instruction there viii be no stated
calls fer drills. A call 10 arms will be sounded
whenever an enemy IS sighted.
Companies D, H. a and I, Of the 18th Artillery,
are stationed at Fort Hamilton. Captain Sidney
Grant is in charge Of Company D. Captain Dryer
Pendry Of H, Captain Frank Dean Of a and Cap
tain George Yourne Of L. \ special compliment
was paid 70 the men OF Company A for their work
the 6-inch pedestal mount guns. Tomorrow
these companies Will try their skin at suocaiiber
practice. Having had some experience in this work
al Forts Wright and Fisher. great things are ex-
pected of them from the garrison officers.
Al the southeast END Of the fort, the % and Sd
aattaIons OF the 9TH, six companies in all. are en-
carnped with Colonel Appleton and his staff. IN
The ID Battalion are companies G. d and r. Cap
tain " J. Underwood, First Lieutenant H Z.
Crowl and Second Lieutenant Max NJ b Nesbitt
are IL charge OF Company G; Captain Robert Ma
zel FlIst Lieutenant george /. lowe ana sec,
ono i4 i ~ ~ 'lSIL tAtg % 5{t -
William : CoEeu and Second Lieutenant George
IN TIE Sd Battalion are companies c, and a.
with The following complement OF officers: Com
paEy G, Captain John ". NcDougal, First Lieu
tenant Nicholas Engel and Second Lieutenant Os-
NW Mo " In. I n, company l, captain BENJAMIN 2;
SaeaT5 T, N ToF = ilOISlG $50 - ana
paEy A. Captain Lyman Q. Fisk and First Lieu
Al was hustle and hustle at the. camp of the
nl-itislnen Strict military discipline was OBJ
served The tents in perfect order and
every man at his post Colonel Appletous face
were working like tried veterans and doing spIen-
dioly. The equipment here is excellent he said.
portunity. 10 get experience"
army headq1aTter Bsct Ad j Sf'EnG5 o SeEa q
~ The post spoke highy q the work Of the mill
themselves better on parade Tbei~ exb HIN rI ~
night would be a credit - arv raair-a71+ 'III L.
The men are all working hard. every man. 20 ha
s eoan5eG I'm GAO 70 have this opportunity to
asng eapaatically al this talk about fl feeling be
Is thai the National Guard and the regulars are
relations between them are becoming more cor5is
every day" He commended the 18th Artillery for
t4eir thorough and rapid work at the guns.
were f5a coTn7ies ~ Ia o. me e cay mere
sent in attendance at the funeral ~ CoIonGfS a.
ere" A lSrennler, who commanded the old 9th
was changed TO the 7th, serving from IS45 to isis
The colCrs were draped in mourning and all the
men Wore Grape mourning badges
IN their gray blouse uniforms the men presented
an imposing spectacle they paraded across the
held and stood At order arms. Major Mclean was
In charge, assisted by Adjutant Walsh. As the
sunset gun was fred from the fort every man
turned and saluted while the flag was lowered
from the pole the bsttIerneut and the band
Ilayed The Star SpanEled Banner"
IN an hour OF recreation IN the early afternoon
Companies z and A OF the 18th played a game Of
baseball The team from Company r, composed
% the crack spr.nters Of the regiment. including
Second Lieutenant Harry Hillnan. the champion
quar- mile runner, carried of the houors by q
convincing majority Of runs