Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-07-28
JOHNNIE COMES
MARCHING HOME
District Guardsmen to Abandon
Camp 0rdway This Morning.
WORK IN TENT AND FIELD
Benefits Derived From Contact With
General Tactics
WIRELESS TLEGRAPHY TESTS
Board of Officers Considering Claims
for Damages Filed by Residents.
Some Surprises.
WORK IN TENT AND FIELD
Benefits Derived From Contact With
General Tactics"
WIRELESS TLEGRAPHY TESTS
Special From a Staff Correspondent.


CAMP ORDWAY, BOLIVER HEIGHTS,
w. Va. July 27.-Bathed in a flood of
moonlight, Camp Ordway tonight is serene,
the quiet being disturbed only at intervals
by the challenge of a sentinel. The en-
campment of the National Guard of the
District of Columbia for 1909 is practically
at end. The work planned has been
completed and 1t was done well. When
taps was. sounded everybody in uniform
seemed to be ready to retire, weary after
two weeks of arduous and constant effort TO
render the organized militia of the National
capital more efficient. The early part of
this evening was devoted to packing so
that at reveille tomorrow morning but very
little will remain to be looked after in con-
nection with the departure of the troops
from the field. The orders provide that all
baggage must be ready for removal at 6
o'clock in the morning.
This has been a truly ideal day for mill
tary work in the field. The temperature
visable for comfort. Immediately after drill
call at o'clock inspection of rifles and ac-
coutrements was held, and drilling in close
order by company. by battalion and by
regiment the order until II O'Clock.
Camp Routine.
A general policing Of the camp was con-
Quoted early in the afternoon The 1st
Regiment and the list Separate Battalion
mounted guard as usual. During the drill
period the LIST Battery. Field Artillery, de-
voted several hours to mounted work Be
ginning at 23O o'clock all the commissioner
ohcers were paid for the camp service
Inc enlisted men are to receive the money
due them at o'clock tomorrow morning
Everybody seemed to be busy about ;
o'clock In the afternoon prcpar airing for the
parade OF all the troops in camp which was
; Of no
attracted large number of visitors. 1t en-
abled those concerned to Judge Of the
progress made. The showing of che guards
men indicated that they are now in the
seasoned veteran class. The Spectacular
feature of the ceremony, of course was the
passing in review, successfully, at walk,
trot and gallop of the regular cavalry and
artillery.
the eveing concert by the brigade ba nd
Several OF the selections rendered We're by
reqhest
The Signal Corps, under the direction Of
Capt. Chandler of the army, today con-
Quoted a number of interesting experiments
with wireless telegra ply kites, which were
observed with interest.
Claims for Damages.
A board of officers consisting OF Nal
William s. Hodges. judge advocate general,
D. C. militia; Capt. F. Penrose Smith, Com
pany H. I'd Regiment, and Capt Robert
Cook, quartermaster. LIST Regiment, has
been very busy investigating claims for
damages filed by residents in the vicinity
of camp. These are based mostly on al
legged damage to crops due to mounted or.
CARNATIONS passing through fields during
maneuverS.
Capt. A. s. Cowan of the Goth l. s. In
fantry returned today with Gen. Harries
from the artillery district of the Potomac
the proud possessor Of costly pair Of
oil SY1o h. S,tr -, ~.
and intended as a token of appreciation of
his services as instructor. \ surprise of
similar nature was sprung late today by
the 1st Regiment on Capt. NJ. c. KeTsh Of
the 23d Infantry. who has been serving
with the LIST Regiment instructor and
who is held in the highest esteem by the
| members Capt. Kerth was pres entcd with
a magnificent loving cup. in the purchas Sc
of which every officer and enlisted man Of
the regiment had a part. The recipient had
no inkling Of the affair and was almost
overcome. but made graceful and appro-
pirate acknowledgment.
Breaking Camp.
The first section of the special train. car
rying the LIST Battery. Field Artillery, with
its equipment of horses, guns, caissons and
baggage, scheduled to depart from Harpers
Ferry at o'clock tomorrow morning, is
due in Washington before Q o'clock; the
second section. carrying the LIST Separate
Battalion, civilian employees. officers serv-
ants and all horses except those belonging
to the LIST ARTERY, Field Artillery should
arrive before IL O'Clock. and the third sec
ton. carrying the commanding general and
staff. the LIST Regiment, the brigade band
the corps of field music and the Aumou-
lance Corps before 11::;o O'Clock. The Sig
nal Corps is to remain here until the $40
o'clock train tomorrow afternoon.
Feature of the Concert.
ia1 otr 1x-li ,l, yaI
astic handclapping. were a feature of the
concert this evening by the brigade band,
directed by Sergt. Strattan.
Soon after the band concert had been
concluded a party OF members of the 1st
Separate Battalion. the colorad guardsmen.
marched to headquarters and rendered Gen.
HarrieS vocal Serenada. Many of the
officers and visitors were OH hand to enjoy
the music. Gen. HarTieS expire SSed his ap-
probation Of the courtesy. and also had
many pleasant things to say of the eff
cheney of the 1st Separate Battalion.
Throughout the entire par.Gd this has
truly been a camp of Instruction. Gen.
HarrieS said this evening, when asked Tor
a statement of what has been accomplished
during the outing. IN all our peace camps
the larger percentage of work must neceS-
sarily deaf with primary matters. ard this
has been no exception. In fact, there has
been an unusual amount Of close attention
to the elementary essentials.
THE program was logical. the applica-
ton persistent and the results extremely
satisfactory. All reasonable conSid Grafton
has been shown officers and men. They
have not been OverW0rked. vet the require
msnts were stiff enough to encourage TO-
bust appetites and healthfuI W earincss The
spirit of individuals and organlzat oHs has
naver been better Discipline even in its
formal expression was thoroughly good and
sincere; strongly evident IN the behavior of
the command whether i'll or out of caup
Results Left To Fut,re
Everywhere was evidence of cheerful
seriousness in the dong of the nations