The Washington herald., 1910-07-21

spread Of the disease, including an extern
sive use Of disinfectants. The cavalry
horses have been separated from those
OF other commands. and the picket line
formerly used by the Fifteenth Cavalry
has been abandoned
Dr. s. H. Gnliland. the State veterina-
rian, was requested to send a representa-
tive to investigate conditions. and favor
ably responded at once The representa-
tive will arrive tomorrow. 1t is feared
that the disease may spread.
Act Like Bucking Bronchos.
The desperate condition OF the horses Of
the Fifteenth seems TO have no dampen-
ing effect upon the spirits Of the horses
in the hands Of the n.iIitiamen, which
have been hired for the occasion. As a
result. more than one Wild West show. .
impromptu as they were. drew crowds.
Unbroken to the saddle, horses Of spirit
have declined 70 submit to the innovation
OF having their girths pinched and buck
every time they are mounted.
This habit has resulted in anything
DIT dignity N SNliEE VI TIC tAAAANi - csAA'&
they have assigned enlisted men 20 break
their horses Of the habit Then came the
turn OF the regulars. and ia practically
every case the regular army men volun-
teering their assistance succeeded IN
tanning the steeds
To Sergt. Charles Moore. Of the Second
District of Columbia Infantry, fell task
Of this kind. After much pondering. he
approached q rider OF the Fifteenth Cav
airy.
I'll bet you any amount you want
that you can't get that brute over there
away from the picket line and ride him.
I'm willing TO take you on the first
part Of the proposition alone" The regu-
lar smiled compassionately II hate tc
take your money" he said He didn't
But after some clever and strenuous
work. including not a little diplomacy
and frmness. he got the horse in com
mand and calmly rode it around the
camp under perfect subsection. It had
wearIed itself Of high leaps in the air
coming down stiff legged and trying every
thing except rolling over.
Like an Acrobat.
Not so fortunate was Private R. c. Bar.
rick. of the signal corps company. he
wanted a ride. was given horse. and not
finding a saddle convenient, mounted il
bareback. He soon experienced the
feeling OF an aeronaut Nothing daunted
he obtained a saddle, caught his horse
saddIed 1t and started out once more
Bucking again dislodged the rider. The
outcome this time. however. was anything
but farcical Barrick lay on the ground
motionless. while companions rushed tC
his aid.
Ffa was unconscious for some time and
when he recovered was unable to use hi.
night leg. He will probably have to b,
Bsent to the ambulance corps for treat
ment in the morning If his condition i,
not improved. It Is not believed that h,
has suffered any serious injury beyond
bad shaking up and sprained ligaments
/ What was known as a reception" wal
given Brig. Gen. w ". Wotherspoon
/ L. S. A. in command OF the camp OF in.
struction. All the officers OF the District
Guard were also invited.
/ II Is Shlu mat While lAit
were extended there were plenty o.
things said that will mean a genera
getting together Of the District troops &c
lido certain things. When the visitor:
| from Washington come to camp on Sat
urday and Sunday next. they will prob
ably ind things looking in spick and
/ span shape.
] Personal Notes.
Capt. J. Harry Bean, of Company G
First Regiment. is expected to arrive To-
morrow. He was detained in Washing
| ton on account of business.
Private Maurice Carlin. of Company G
Second Regiment. has been detached al
orderly at regimental headquarters. NJ
reason was given. He will be succeeded
/ by Private Joseph stoner in that ca
pacity.