Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-07-14
oivision Inspect ito n
Gives Men Rest From
Rigors Of Close Order
Drill.
cham Battle Following Parade
If Troops Expected to Draw
Record Crowd to Camp
schall at Mt. Gretna-Wire-
less interests State Soldiers.
pn a stnr correspondent

cRETNA. Pa, July 14.-whlle
c.s.,nor Brumbaugh and his STAFF and
- pougherty and his stan were in
,ag the Third and Fourth Brigades
r.tional Guard this morning bat
~, Of the First Brigade the Phlla-
1a representation in Camp schall,
,.d In sham battle on the rife
aovernor rode horse this morn
~ nrobably the first time in his life,
ple ts rode like a veteran. lie did not
.uu Uniform, but did consent to wear
uVn "a slouch hat and pair ,of leather
ah ,.ss ~ Upon his return to headquarters
" u'ss uoon ne said the horse was a good
,l.nd Of his and that there would be
snrther question of his riding at the
l.asw tomorrow. In other words, the
NM executive of the State Is not now
,irad Of anything that walks or runs.
~ dId entertain some fear of horse.
", his charger this morning behaved so
ss,ifely despite blaring bands and rifle
ssne that the Governor isOno longer
nervous
rno Governor left camp for Harrisburg
,,.rssdIately after inspection, making the
IN by motor. He will return tonight
.nd will remain at camp all day tomor-
mW
p.cause of division inspection today by
a. General Staff and the Governor and
NJ staff. the troops encamped here had a
tn,cb needed respite from the grueling
rork Of war strength company close order
s1 This work will not be resumed
rA,ll Friday. because tomorrow is Gov
.nors Day, when the Executive will
,sylew the troops A sham battle Is
s-beduled for tomorrow afternoon. This
vil bring great crowds to the camp. On
Thiay the Sd and 4th Brigades will break
anp. AS the list Brigade arrived
M one day after the other two, 1t
m remain in the field until Saturday.
thus. according to the program, the
lroops will have comparatively easy
tlme OF It for the remainder of the week
The wireless Is attracting much atten-
tIoi, from guardsmen. The message re-
selyed Yesterday from Arlington, w.
va. was the first ever received at a d.
visional encampment of the National
Guard Of Pennsylvania 1t was addressed
10 Division Commander Gen. c. Bow
DouEherty and was posted at his head
quarters. The plant Is directly in front
Of division headquarters and Is con-
stantly surrounded by curious rockies.
Civilians, too, VINO can succeed III BtlllllB
within the lines, are all attention when
the cracking of the instrument is heard.
/, PRACTICE FOR BATTLE.
Inspection this morning was followed
by resumption Of target practice In
for the sham battle which
viii follow the Governors review Thurs
lay,
The Governor is enjoying camp life and
declared yesterday that If possible he win
isnain until Friday night. Official bus
htss, however, demands his presence in
H:Tisburg daily.
This is not exactly his first experience
h the open, although he never before
ate camp fare nor slept under canvas.
When he was in Porto Rico he frequently
visited the camps OF soldiers stationed
there He is delighted with the beauty
ei the country surrounding Camp Schall
and makes it point to arise with the
odeers and get out in the keen bracing
Nh before the sun touches the tent tops.
And In this apr eciation of the beauties
v the woods and hills surrounding the
,ly Of tents the Governor is Joined by
Big STAFF and camp officers From the |
'lateau upon which headquarters tents |
re pitched an excellent view of the mist
raped mountains can be Obtained-a |
new which impresses even the humblest
ooke In camp