The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-07-25
From a STAT Correspondent.

From STAT Correspondent
Camp Ordway, Bolivar Heights, " Va,
July 4-Although the District mfliuamen
had a tough grind of it to-day harder
work is in store for them tomorrow, and
most Of them turned in" early, to rest
up for the chief battle of the encamp-
ment.
Tomorrow the soldiers will be given
blank ammunition for the first time, and
viii have a practice hike" Immediately
after breakfast. The militiamen will
march in the direction of Charlestown.
They Will constitute the advance guard
of the convoy of an imaginary wagon
train making its way westward from Har-
pers Ferry. The Thirteenth Cavalry Will
be the attacking party.
The cavalry, under Maj. Dickman, will
leave camp an hour or more before the
soldiers. and station themselves in the
woods along the roadside. After the first
attack the soldiers viii be told of their
errors, and second attack will be made
on them.
Like Football ROOters.
At s o'clock this morning the citizen
soldiers left camp for further instructions
in extended order work in battalion ana
regimental formation. Col Brett took
them to the cornfields and woods, which
ran with invisible gore yesterday after
the three hours fighting Once more the
soldiers deployed as skirmishers, show
cred imaginary lead into the camp OF the
mythical enemy. and wound up with
spectacular charge, accompanied by yells,
which reminded one of a close football
game. Regimental extended order forma-
ton was taken up for the first time the
First Regiment being commanded by Col.
Ourand.
To Get 10000 Cartridges.
Mai. Parmenter, who was assisted in
issuing the ammunition by Capt. Smith
and STAFF Sergt. Joseph Cornish. says
l0,000 rounds OF ammunition will be is
sued tomorrow morning More than
10000 rounds still remain in the hands OF
the Ordnance Department, and may be
used before the militiamen return to the
city
twenty-five ladies from Fort Myer.
Va, most of them wives Of officers of the
Thirteenth Cavalry and Third Battery
of Artillery, were the guests of Gen. Har-
rles throughout the day. In the after
noon they Witnessed the finest dress
parade given at this encampment. Re
view by Gen. Harries followed. the cav
airy and artillery passing al walk, trot,
and gallOp.
Lieut.. Bean Ordered Home.
Relieved Of duty in Company N, First
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ordered back 10 Washington this after
noon. An order was issued by Adjt. c.
Fred Cook at the instance of Gen. Har-
ries, commanding Lieut.. Bean to leave
for Washington on the first train after the
receipt Of this order" Lieut. Bean was
officer of the guard on Tuesday night.
and, according TO the army regulations.
was supposed to remain in charge Of the
guard tent throughout the night Inspec-
tor General Robbins called at the guard
tent early IN the evening, but Bean was
absent from his post. Mai Robbins
showed the lieutenant the army regula-
ton commanding him to remain at the
tent throughout the time his company
was on guard. Lieut. Bean said he under
stood the regulation.
AdJ- hODblHS called at the guard tent
again this morning. Lieut. Bean was not
there Maj Robbins then went to the
recently promoted officers tent and. it is
said, found him playing poker with friends.
The matter was reported TO Gen. Harries.
and Lieut. Bean was placed under arrest.
Late in the afternoon he was released
from arrest and ordered to Washington.
ArtiIIerymen in Harness Drill.
The First Battery. District Field ArtiI-
lery, had harness drill this morning.
The artillerists were thoroughly instruct
ed in the proper way to harness their
horses, so as TO avoid dismounting after
the start to readjust straps and buckles.
After the steeds were harnessed, the men
rode three or four miles from camp and
returned. After lunch each section of the
battery, which was in charge Of Lieut..
Nevis was placed in command OF a ser
geant from the Third Battery, and the
entire command marched to the drill
field. There the regular men instructed
the volunteers in mounted drill, column
ing, fronting into line. Numbering pieces.
and firing. The battery also went on
parade at $50 o'clock.