Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-10-03
CAVALRY BRIGADE
ENDS LONG MARCH
Arrives at Fort Myer This
Afternoon in Command
of Col. Murray.
MANEUvERS PLANNED
FOR HEADS OF ARMY
Men in Good Condition and Silent
Command Of Cavalry Proves
Successful.

Wet. mudspattered. and as tired as If
paign, the brigade Of cavalry which has
been under instructions at Winchester.
Va. for three months began marching
into Fort Myer this afternoon shortly be-
fore l o'clock.
Col. Cunliss H Murray of the 18th Cav
airy, detached, was in command of the
brigade. which consisted of the 18th Cav
airy, Col. Joseph Garrard, commanding:
the 18th Cavalry. Col. James Lockett,
commanding, and the 10th Cavalry, Col.
John G. Gresham. commanding.
Col Murray announced himself as
highly pleased with the results of the
camp of special instruction and the con-
dition Of the men and horses.
THE men," he said, ARE in first-class
condition. and although we have been
rained on for three days, we feel fit to
demonstrate what We have learned of
the new system of silent command OF
cavalry as soon as Maj Gen. Wood. the
chief of staff, wishes US to do so.
Il shall have a conference with him
this afternoon to decide at what hour Of
the day the drills and maneuvers We will
have at Fort Myer are to be held. Prob
ably we shall hold them in the afternoons
of the week We are to be here. SO as to
give the public an opportunity to see
them.
THE men will be given leave, to see
the sights of the capital from day to
day, and probably 1000 will get passes
for that purpose tonight
New System Success.
81 may be advancing an ex-parte view,
because l aided in arranging the new
system of silent command, but l think
1t will be a great success if put into effect
IN, ha tod tote
servation of the enlisted men in the train
ing we have had at Winchester goes to
show they like it and take to it readily.
II am greatly pleased that we are to
be reviewed by the President, Secretary
Of War and chief OF staff on the White
Lot next Thursday afternoon, and I
think We will be able to show the people
of Washington an interesting drill and
series of maneuvers.
I'VE read In The Star yesterday evening
in camp OF the courtesy that has been
extended the command by the Washing
ton Base Ball Club in inviting US and
other army men to the ball game tomor-
row, and on behalf of the officers and
men of my command | would like to make
public acknowledgment of our apprecia-
tan. We will be there
The command left Hunters station
near Dranesville. Va. eighteen miles from
Washington, this morning at 0 o'clock.
Col. Murray proceeded leisurely toward
Fort Myer in order not to strain the
men and horses in the heavy mud and
bad roads, as there was no necessity for
haste.
The advance scouts Of the brigade
reached the fort by 1890 and by 80 the
men were running up the steps of their
barracks or making camp. with shouts
OF home. sweet home at the prospect OF
dinner and rest after the days journey
through mud.
Activity at Fort Myer.
Fort Myer was one of the busiest
communities around Washington this
morning. AS there are seventy-five
visiting officers and about $500 visit
ing men of the various commands to
be taken care of. resources of the army
post are being taxed to the utmost. Ar
| rangements for feeding and sheltering
this large body of cavalrymen. how
ever, proceeded with military precision
and by the time the troops arrived all
was in order.
The LIST Squadron of the 18th Cav
airy will be hosts tonight in honor OF
the visiting officers at a dance to be
given in the rooms over the admins
tration building at the fort. Many
cavalry officers and members of their
families resident in Washington have
been invited, as well as other Wash
ington friends. 1t lis expected that
about zoo persons will be present.
Monday night a big cavalry dinner will
be given in honor of the visiting officers
at the Army and Navy Club in Washing
ton. The Secretary of War, the chief Of
staff of the army and all cavalry Of
ficers in Washington have been invited
| to be present.
Arrives Ahead of Brigade.
staff Lieut.. Col Joseph 7. Dickman, a
member OF the special cavalry force
| which has had charge Of the camp OF
instruction at Winchester. Va. and Capt.
Leroy Citing Of A Troop. 18th Cavalry.
rode into Fort Myer ahead of the brigade
! this morning to make such final arrange