The Democratic advocate., 1907-08-16
Troop AS March Of Triumph.

Troop A, the only cavalry troop OF the
Maryland National Guards, on its ten days
practice march from Pikesville TO Charles
town, w. Va, arrived in this city about 5
O'Clock Saturday evening, and pitched camp
in Englar's grove, below town. Many OF our
citizens were out to view the troops as they
marched through the East end of the town,
and visitors to The camp were numerous.
Trooper Kuhns distinguished himself at the
Catholic Church Fete by taking charge of the
wheel of fortune and the racing wheel.
The troop broke camp Sunday morning
about 9 a. M, and with hardly break
marched the IS miles TO Middleburg, where
they pitched camp at o clock States At
torney Guy w. Steele and wife, and Mr.. }.
Milton Reitsnider and daughter, Miss Eleanor.
rode with the troops to Middleburg, acting as
guides. Miss Lillian Fink and her guest,
Miss Webb, of Boston, followed in buggy as
far as New Windsor.
AT Middleburg Captain Rogers returned in
part the courtesy of their riding along by en-
pertaining at dinner at the Hotel Lynn. Those
present were Mrs. Steele, Miss Reifsnider,
Captain Rogers, Captain Hill, Lieutenant
Cockey and Messrs. Steele and Reitsnider.
The line of march was hemmed about al
most continuously with persons from nearby
farms, and crowds greeted the troops in New
Windsor, Linwood and Union Bridge, and
awaited them at Middleburg. Colonel E. A.
Baughman, of the Governors staff, here met
them having ridden 20 miles from his home.
Governor Warfeld, accompanied by Adjt.
Gen. Clinton l.. Riggs and his staff, arrived
in camp about o. clock in an auto, having
come from the Governors home, Oakdale,
Howard county, At the sound of the horn OF
the motor car the troops hastily formed into
line, and saluted Governor Warfeld and Gen
eral Riggs B eaking ranks Captain Rogers
and his men shook hands with the newcomers
and the cooks got the pots 10 boiling. About
800 persons were gathered on the grounds
and gave cheer for The Governor and his
party when they rolled up.
After hard ride over Is miles, leaving Mid
dleburg at a. m. Monday, Gov. Warield and
Troop A were given reception and dance at
Rose Hill farm, near Frederick, the home of
Mr.. Noah Cramer, and the former home of
Governor johnson. Here Governor Warfeld
was given the room once occupied by George
Washington. Many of the prominent citizens
and the belle of Frederick had been invited
by Mr.. and Mrs. Cramerr o meet their honored
guests dance after the reception was par
ticularly enjoyable to troopers aud bellies:
The farmers picnic. held Tuesday in Manot
Woods. near Buckeystown, under the auspices
Of St. Josephs Catholic Church, was great
success with Gov Warfield and Troop A as the
chief attractions. The crowd is estimated at
from lO, 600 to Is, 900 people, from Frederick,
Howard, Carroll Washington and Montgom.
cry counties. By 1890, when the company
rode into the picnic grounds, fully 10000 peo-
pie lined the roads and gave the Governor
rousng ovation. A special delegation, mount
ed and wearing yellow sashes and badges with
"Wecome to our Governor prir ted on them,
met the troops at Buckeystown and conducted
them to the camp site. The camp was crowded
all afternoon and evening with visitors, and
Governor Walfeld shnnk hands Tor hours.
The Governor made two speeches, one IN re
sponse to Mr.. Joseph ID. Bakers speech OF
welcome, and one at a O'Clock on Citizen
ship"
Only one trooper entered the lists of the
tournament, Lieut. W. B. Cockey, styled
.'Knight of Garrison" Many of the troopers
attended the dance at the picnic woods, which
kept up till late hour.
The Governor accepted the invitation OF
Mr.. William g. Baker, well known in this
city as the donor of Baker Chapel, to spend
the night with him at his beautiful home near
Buckeystown.
Early Wednesday morning the troopers
were up and off on their % mile march to
Charlestown. Governor Warfield and General
Riggs Joined them 10 miles from Buckeystown,
having come up in General Riggs auto. A
stop of an hour or two was made at Harpers
Ferry for lunch. The beautiful scenery of
the Frederick and Shenandoah Valleys was
much enjoyed On arriving at Charlestown
at $50 p. M, delegation OF prominent men
and women, headed by Mayor Ligh met them
and escorted them to the town, where crowds
greeted them as all along their march.
Senator William Campbell rendered them
reception at night. The Charlestown City
Band serenaded them at Z O'Clock, and
dance was given at Powhatan COLLEGE in their
honor.
Friday morning an exhibition drill was
given by the troops, and on Saturday they will
start for home, arriving in Baltimore Monday
afternoon, by way of Montgomery county.