The Democratic advocate., 1909-07-23

for regimental parade, 6.45; assembly,
$50; adjutant's call, 100; taps, $50;
call to quarters, 9.45; taps, 10.
Drilling in Camp.
The work of the soldiers begins at
o'clock and continues from that
hour until noon. 1t consists princi-
pally of drills in regimental forma-
ton, in which the soldiers are in
structed in matters with which it is
impossible to become familiar in drill
ing in separate companies. This is
really the vital feature Of the en-
campment and the object Of its estab-
lishment-to acquaint the men with
the different military maneuvres they
may be called upon to perform in bat
tie, where ignorance Of these things
might lead to disastrous results. The
drills were always witnessed by hun
dreds of interested spectators, and
were the most enjoyable feature Of
the encampment, as the opportunity
to witness these fascinating events
is one that seldom comes to the resi-
dents of this community. Most of
the work is done In the morning and
the troops are free most of the after
noon, with the exception of a dress
parade at in the evening.
There was an interesting cavalry
drill Tuesday afternoon, when Troop
A, instructed by Lieutenant Broad
hurst and members of the Fifteenth
U. S. Cavalry, performed various evo-
lutions and showed their skill in
horsemanship. Charges up and down
the hill were quite spectacular, the
horses playing their parts to perfec-
ton, displaying spirit and intelligence.
To vary the exercise two or three Of
the animals occasionally did some fine
buscking stunts.
The Field Hospital.
The field hospital is one of the fea-
lures of the camp. 1t is under the
command Of Major Alexius McGlan-
nan, chief surgeon Of the camp, with
the hospital detachment in charge of
Lieutenant Howard E. Ashbury and
is established in the most attractive
place on the whole farm. The COM
Portable tents are pitched in an ap-
pie orchard, on smooth and level
ground and are close to the road.
The hospital equipment, besides the
quarters Of the detachment, consti-
tutes two wards, which are in sepa-
rate tents containing six beds each,
an operating tent fully provided with
a table, convenient stands for the
handling of anaesthetics and neces-
sary drugs and an efficient acetylene
gas lighting outfit.
A sterlizing room, with plenty Of
heat for heating water and all the
necessary equipment of such room
in a big city hospital, convenient
and fully stocked dispensary and an
administration tent complete the hos
pital.
The hospital detachment also has
charge of the shower-bath arrange
ment.
Citizen Committees.
The following committees of the
Merchants and Manufacturers Asso-
citation are looking after the city's in
terests at the camp:
+ Hospitality Committee-W. Frank
Thomas, chairman; Joshua W. Her.
ing, S. X Herr, Frank G. Sharrer and
Charles c. Gorsuch.
The entire membership of the Mer-
chants and Manufacturers Associa-
ton was appointed a general hospi-
tality committee for the encampment
Finance Committee-Guy- w. Steele,
John Milton Reifsnider, George B.
Jackson, John H. Cunningham, Joseph
w. Smith and Jesse S. Myers.
Executive Committee on Encamp-
ment-W. Frank Thomas, Frederick
D. Miller and Allan T. Bacon.
Committee on Advertising and
Membership-T. w Mather, Jr.,
chairman; F. Thomas Babylon, John
H. Cunningham, S. c. Stoner and W..
l.. SeabroOk.