New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-08-29
Civilian Volunteers of At
Iantic Reserve take"
Fortress Monroe.
FLEET COMMANDER
REVIEWS REGIMENT
Fine Showing Made by
Men in Company Forma-
ton, Despite Showers.

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Aboard L. S. S. Maine, Hampton
Roads, Va, Aug. 2S.-The civilian vol
unteers aboard the nine ships OF the
Atlantic reserve force, went ashore
this afternoon and were formed into
regiment on the parade grounds al
Fortress Monroe, each ship represent
Cd by battalion.
All morning the work of organization
went on aboard the ships. Drills lasted
from until ~, and guns, canteens ana
belts were issued before mess. Aboard
the Maine the men were divided into
four companies, each commanded by
United States naval officer, with Lieu
tenant ]. r. Iseman in command of the
battalion. Captain f. II. Jackson, OF
the Virginia, is regimental commander
Landings were made at the Hotter
Chamberlain pier soon after ] o'clock
and the companies were lined up at
once and marched to the parade
ground. Soon after the drilling had
begun a heavy shower, the first rain
which the civilians have encountered
since they embarked, drove them in
quick time to the shelter OF the bar
racks and nearby trees. AS soon as
rain had ceased the regiment was re-
viewed by Commander Jackson and his
staff. while a rookie" band from the
Rhode Island played martial airs. Later
Rear Admiral Helm inspected the
troops.
First Company Drill.
To-day was the first time that the
civilian sailors mad drilled in COM
panies and they made splendid show
inp. Dressed in their white uniforms,
wearing black neckerchiefs, tan belts
and leggins, they were an imposing
sight as they formed a hollow square
around the big parade ground. Al the
close of the drill the oattallonS
marched back to the pier in another
shower of rain.
In spite of the bad weather and
parade exercise they had endured since
early morning, every man on the
cruise declared that ne had spent the
best day since he shipped as seaman.
Tonight there was lecture aboard
the Rhode Island which the volunteers
from several Of the ships attended.
Captain c. p. Plunkett, director OF
target practice. described methods OF
finding ranges and systems by when
accuracy in target work is determined;
Tomorrow morning the feet VII.
move to TangieI Sound, where the rest
of the week will be spent in target
practice. Instead of using. the big
pieces, as was first announced, the VOL
unteers will use sub-calibre pieces
New York Parade Planned.
II is rumored that Secretary Daniels
has given his permission for the parade
of the naval Plattsburgers, which is
planned to be held in New YORK the
last week of the cruise. In case
that it is impossible for President Will
son 10 review the regiment, the Secre-
tary will Ue present.
Old Point Comfort and Fortress Mon
roe were stormed by civilian volunteers
. 600 strong Sunday afternoon and ca
pitulated without attempting de1ence;
For two hours the citizen seamen held
the great Hotel Chamberlain in their
possession, enjoying to the utmost
their first liberty party" since the
training cruise began.
As soon as the Virginia Capes had
been sighted yesterday morning word
was passed on the Maine that the en-
tire civilian crew would be permitted
shore leave. Clean uniforms were
donned, neckerchiefs put on and rush
was made on every available shoe
backing outfit After noon mess, o.
"chov." as the volunteers have learned
10 call it. every one lined up on the
decks to watch the low lying strip Of
land as it doomed up on the horizon.
As the great square-rigger, with all
her sails spread, passed the feet at
close range and porposes played IN
the ships wake, about | o'clock, the
feet changed its course and headed
westward through a sea as smooth as
glass The heat, which increased as
the ships steamed toward Cape Henry,
was particularly noticeable after the
days at sea and the yellow green water
stood out in marked contrast TO the
vivid blue Of the deep sea from which
the feet had come.
Hurry to Go Ashore.
At 2:30 the feet came to anchor
in the roadstead. The men were formed
in squads and told that they might go
ashore and stay until $3.50. Immediate
" the steam tenders and cutters were
! lowered, and the first boat got OF soon
after o'clock.
When the boats drew up alongside
/ the Chamberlain's dock the volunteers
swarmed ashore with all possible
speed. Racing into the hotel and the
adjoining stores, they raided Old
/ Points entire stock OF smokes. edibles,
magazines and picture. postal cards.
The little Southern girl in the maya
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