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

Officers visiting from one post to the
other during the day are invariably set down as
spies by the guards
Lieut. Lockland has been laid up with
en- attaca Of stomach trouble. but Is improving I'M
der the care Of Dr. Foster one Of the militia sur
geons
Mr.. Jessop. representing the Y. NJ. c. a,
vas ccmpcllei 10 leave camp this morning for the
city 20 keep lecture engagements His absence is
regretted
Dr. f. J. Woodman was compelled TO
leave camp for Washington last night on business
IN connection with his position grand master Of
Nasons. lie returned this morning. however
Capt Ballentine, commanding Of Fort
Hunt and Lieut.. Bristol, q his staff visited Fort
Washington this morning. There was much banter
among the officers over last nights engagement.
Col. Coffin, commandment of Fort Wash
mgton. viii give reception TO the militia officers
in bis home Saturday night. All have been invited
and there VIII undoubtedly be big attendance
Capt Shafer went TO Washington this
morning on business in connection with his duties
as quarteunaster. Capt. Schafer is A general IA
yorite. and it is apparent that this is in no small
way due 10 the excellent meals served BY him.
Capt Herring. post quartermaster Of
Fert Washington, has the esteem Of every
visitor, both citizen and militia by his courteous
treatment. He never fails to make provision and
look after the comfort Of all arrivals. furnishing
thcm quarters if Necessary
Col. Coffin says that the militia officers
have got entirely away from the book ia maIkable
manner and meeting actual conditions lik,. well
trained and experienced officers, lie frequently com
ments on the way officers and men Of an infantry
regiment have adapted themselves to the artillery
and coast defense
There IS no short weight ice at the
front. At both Forts Washington and Hunt
guartomaster's sergeant goes around with the
wagon big f0lrhorse team affair and saws il into
the proper size block for the allowance Of the place
to be served. In tbs way there is waste, either
Ice is precious here.
Lieut. Patterson, detailed here for the
maneuyers from Fort Totten y. Y. and Lieuts
Crissie and Wiegan, from the District Of the Della
ware, are CHARTERED in the bachelors building.
They have been assigned 10 temporary duty with
The three regular artillery companies.
The men of all twelve companies sta
toned in the two pests are CONCENTRATING them
selves over having it en- the other fellows at HarIrs
Ferry. The work here is light interesting. and
pleasant and there is plenty Of time for rest and
recreation. Resides that, it Is an ideal spot Great
interest is taken By them in the guns and the man
cuFeS They are enjoying themselves 20 the fullest
extent
Col. Urell likes 10 tell "reminiscences Of
the FIRST enc2mpment Of the District militia at Fort
Washington. when the post consisted only q the
old fort. lie vas in the romantic locking old build
ing yesterday 70 hear a lecture and coming out
each bastion, the PortcIlls ard even the guard
house we're fruit for good stories The colonel saws
the old fort and the big beech in the middle Of the
road behind it the osly familiar landmarks Ct
those dayG