New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-08-12
Result Is Marching Orders for
LIST Brigade of Reds and Pros
peCt of Battle To-day.
VALUE OF A MAN $4,000
Uncle Sans Observation-Disclosures
Saws British Have None Bet
ter than Our Troops-Drink-
ing Water Scarce.

the eth Regiment from New York en-
camped here. surprised themselves this
afternoon by getting into trouble with
the enemy before they expected il. when
they came upon a scouting party of
Blues at Marsh Hill. The men of the
eth however. proved their fighting quail
ties by expeditiously taking the Blues
prisoners Of war without firing single
shot and brought them back to camp
with them.
The result Of this was the issuance
from division headquarters at Orange,
where General Smith is directing the Red
army. of the first important marching or
tders of the campaign. The lst Brigade
was at once ordered 10 hold itself in
readiness to march the first thing to-
morrow morning. although the destina-
ton and the direction of the move were
kept secret. Theoretical developments In
the contest will deCide-or. rather. IN
fact, have already decdcd-iust what the
marching orders will contain. 1t is
Thought probable that the New York
TROOPS will take up a position nearer
lDerby, as q result of this first contact
with the enemy.
capture Of the prisoners by the eth were
communicated to the men in an address
Inv Captain Roberts. Of the 18th Oeguarl
enfantry. incidentally the men learned
That they are worth $4,000 apiece to their
lTncle Sam.
The presence Of Blue infantry. such
,as YOU captured said Captain Roberts.
3''indlcates that there is larger body Of
glue troops behind them. You will re-
iceive marching orders in the morning.
$4,000 Squad.
Now. II has been computed. in cold
lblooded figures. by the United States gov
,ernment that every soldier is worth
$4,000 The loss of one or two men
means a property loss of $4,000 or $4,000
10 tho government. Each corporal IN
charge of a squad Of seven men, is. there
fore in charge OF a machine, including
himself that is worth $4,000.
Although some persons think soldiers
aren't worth much, and although. as
matter of fact, II they will accomplish
real good a commander will not hesitate
TO sacrifice many Of them. putting aside
all sentimental considerations, this cold
money value 10 " w ''i''-iN''rN
movements tomorrow will take into con-
sideration all the factors Of strategy
have mentioned
Shortly after the changed aspect Of af-
fairs brought about by the capture ana
resulting marching orders. General smith
paid a visit to the 1st Brigade headquar-
ters and went into consultation with Cen
eral Dyer. i'm command OF 1t. in regard 10
the handling Of his troops In tRe morn
ing The tension of the apparently I'M
pending possibility OF real battle spread
through the camp. and II fighting comes
there will be plenty Of keyed-up lighters.
Only. there won't be any fighting yet.
The real clash will be reserved for the
latter part of the week.
Aside from THE slight display Of hos
tiHty, Sunday was passed quietly. The
men awoke tired from their hard eXer-
fions Of the night before. when they had
10 pitch their tents In the dark on empty
stomachs and in drenching downporr
that soaked the grounds and ran In rlVu-
lets until trenches about their shelter
tents averted the catastrophe OF night
eloat Although the morning da"ned
lismally, with a few slight rain hurries'
Ii was not long before the sun came out
and brought a flood of cheerfulness to
camp. sending the water up in clouds OF
steam from the wet equipment.
Sunday Devotions
Services were held in the four resi-
foepts The Rev. j. ID. Lennon. pastor or
St. Monica's Church. in East 18th street.
New York said mass at $ 80 at his tent
and an hour later Monsignor Connolly
chaplain Of the 18th, held services for his
men. In the evening the Rev Mr.. Nc
lord. chaplain of the 7th, held services
al brigade headquarters.
There we're a number of distinguished
visitors IN the camp to-day. among them
1,rigadier General Tasker H. Bliss, chief
umpire OF the Connecticut maneuVre
campaign he made tour OF the camp
with General Dyer, and expressed himself
ss highly pleased with the appearance or
the troops
You have a splendid command, gen
sral." he said, and you ought TO be
proud of the way the men are doing
Particularly interested visitors were the
Foreign military attaches. Baron Colonel
De Bode. of the Russian army; Colonel
Gage, Of the British army. and Major jose
AVOIDS. of the Mexican army. They mace
complete inspection of the camp equip
pent and the men under the lead of Gen
eral Dyer.
When they came to the kitchen wagons
Of the 69th Regiment Colonel de Bode
went into ecstacies. saying he had never
seen anything like them.
splendid Splendid 20 he said The
utmost efficiency
The usefulness Of these same wagons
was amply proved Saturday night when
the wet and hungry troops reached camp
after their four-mlle march In the ram
from the troop ships. All the way alons
the country roads the wagons were send
ing forth savory smells OF advancing COOK
cry. and when the men arrived at camp
.hcv found their supper waiting and ready.
The three other regiments had to wait
until calnp was made and kitchen tents
pitched before they got their suppers.
Wonderful, Says Brton.
Colonel Gage. the English represent
ative. was particularly impressed with the
personal appearance of the men them
selves. why this is a wonderful body of
troops" he said enthusiastically. I'VE
have nothing better In our trained lndian
regiments II as good. l am amazed.
They are most remarkable looking, so
young and full OF energy"