PHD f325 't895 :^ B67 REPORT OF Gen. James McLeer on Surface Railroad Strike in Broolclyn, N. Y. JANUARY, fBQS. THIS BOOK IS THE GIFT OF Henry Pelouze de Forest Class of 1884 Cornell University Library HD5325.R12 1895 .B87 Report of Brigadier-General James McLeer oiln 3 1924 030 079 119 3n iWemoriam 3Sr. George ^a^erson ^jfotaler Cornell University Library The original of this book is in the Cornell University Library. There are no known copyright restrictions in the United States on the use of the text. http://www.archive.org/cletails/cu31924030079119 ^tibre£f£f BY DR. WILLIAM FRANCIS CAMPBELL iWcmorial ^txbict fjelii at t^e Jfirstt Eetormeb Cfturtt) ^unbap Cbenins, Jfebruarp IStJj, 1906. Though the mystery of life and death is ever before us, though we spend our years in contempla- tion of that subtle something which eludes the sur- geon's knife and chemist's analysis, still the riddle of the centuries remains the riddle of the cradle and the grave. Life is a series of adjustments. We accept what we cannot explain. That "Age withers and time decays" is a law^ of nature to which we have adjusted ourselves, so that when death comes to the old and decrepit it is accepted as a decree of the universe, an axiom of destiny. Like ripened grain waiting to be garnered, so old age must expect the Reaper. But in the full flush of manhood, when experi- ence has ripened judgment, when life pulsates with vigor, and the realization of usefulness is at its full tide— to be stricken with a mortal disease; .to relin- guish life when life's joys are keenest; to drop the working tools when work is a joy; to say good-bye when life's day is at its meridian — this seems not only mystery, but tragedy. Yet the assets of a man's life are not reckoned by length of years, but by the sum total of achievement. Not existence, but fruitage is the true standard. The words of Solomon are still the words of wisdom, "But a righteous man though he die before his time shall be at rest. For honorable old age is not that which standeth in length of time, nor is its measure given by number of years ; but understand- ing is gray hairs unto men, and an unspotted life is ripe old age." We do not need to eulogize Dr. Fowler. The story of his life is eulogy enough. "Those who knew him loved him, and those who did not love him did not know him." We only wish to pay friendship's tribute to a life of marvelous endeavor, a personality of inspiring activity, and a character of singular sincerity and simplicity. He was life and activity incarnate. A human dynamo with power for work that knew no limits. The springs of vitality overflowed. Those who worked by his side marveled at his endurance. Those who received his beneficent minis- trations were quickened and renewed by the hope he infused and the uplift he inspired. In battle he would have been a dashing cavalry leader, in the forum an eloquent pleader, in the pulpit a convincing evangelist. In medicine he was a bold, brilliant, resourceful surgeon. To his patients he gave not only skill, he gave a part of himself. His boundless buoyancy gave cour- age to the faint-hearted, and hope to those who w^ere sore oppressed ; when he stood by the bedside the clouds lifted and sun shone through. When news came that the master himself was stricken with disease, we feared naught because of our confidence in his superb vitality. We only thought of the time when he would be coming back to us again that we might tell him how we loved him. When the clouds lowered and danger threatened, still w^as our hope unshaken. Surely this master of life, he who had fought the battle so often for others, will not himself be slain. Even yet in mute astonishment we wait to hear his cheery voice and feel the hearty hand clasp. Surely he is not dead — he has only gone on a journey. When his companions were going to school, young Fowler was going to work. At the age of fourteen he was in charge of the telegraph oiEce of a railroad station. The boy was doing the work of a man, as afterwards the man did the work of three. 3 He loved to recite the circumstances which led him to choose the profession of medicine. The railroad accident, the wounded carried into the railroad station. The surgeon administering first aid to the injured, the boy telegrapher assisting. He was enthused and inspired by the beneficent work. Then and there was born the impulse which gave his life direction. The boy had found his work, and the work had found a disciple in whom the freshness, the plasticity and the enthusiasm of the boy ever lingered. Dr. Fowler did not believe in the occasional visita- tions of opportunity and the announcement of its presence by the fabled knock on the door. Dr. Fowler demanded, and opportunity acquiesced. His is a career which every youth who is waiting for opportunity may contemplate with profit. With no heritage but that of a sound body and an honest name, he worked with tireless industry and graduated Doctor of Medicine at the age of twenty-three. The following year he joined the Kings County Medical Societ}', and for that Society he labored with unselfish devotion and unflagging zeal to the end. He was a member of its Board of Censors, its President, and during the last five years of his life one of its Board of Trustees. But not the ofiices he held can gauge the value of his services. The robes of office are ephemeral, personality is per- manent. OflScial honors are nothing except as per- sonality dignifies, elevates, and potentializes them. He was a leader not by any self-arrogated powers, not by the fortuitous circumstances of ofiicial recog- nition. He was a leader by right of w^orth and superiority, by force of character and magnitude of achievement. When his fame became national his interests did not cease to be local. Burdened with tremendous responsibilities he was never too busy to proffer wise counsel, to palliate our difficulties, to plead our cause. Because of his advanced thought he was a teacher from w^hom the profession were glad to learn. Because of his boundless activity he was a worker whom all could emulate. No appeal was made to him in vain. If he was convinced that the cause was just, that it was for the ultimate benefit and uplift of the profession, he was the first to respond. He sowed bountifully, and he reaped bountifuUv. His scope was not limited by narrow local confines, he had a vision of larger things beyond. The petty differences which for many years divided the medical profession in this State he sought to adjust. To this work he gave his time and thought unsparingly, and by a prodigous amount of labor finally brought about a reconciliation which united the medical profession of this State into one great brotherhood. Thank God he lived to see the realization of that for which he so nobly labored. To the medical profession throughout the world, to its spirit of chivalry, its love of truth, its record of achievement, his life is a priceless asset. As he lived, so he died. Died as all true men would die on the firing line with face to the front, fighting with superb courage the last implacable foe. When the hearts of those who attended him were torn with anguish that their skill seemed so futile, he it was who nerved them with courage and bade them be of good cheer. "Gentlemen, do what you think best, let the results be what they may." Inspired and inspiring leader, as in life so in death he was undaunted and undismayed. Apprentices who served under this beloved master. Assistants who stood by his side, Colleagues who shared the responsible labors of many years, Breth- ren who sought his counsel and advice in the per- plexities of human sufiering, together let us plant the spray of forget-me-not and the sprig of acacia side by side. The one is a token that his example will be ever present, his precepts ever potent, his memory an abiding inspiration. The other is an emblem of our faith in the immortality of the work and the worker. Surely he is not dead, he has only gone on a journey. And so in spite of the sorrow which fills our hearts we rejoice that he belonged to us: Glad that he lived and worked among us: Glad that we felt the touch of his fine and fragrant character: Glad that we have the example of his inspiring person- ality: For the magnitude of his achievements and the beauty of his character are to medicine and to manhood a permanent and a precious heritage. EAGLE PRESS^ BROOKLYN-NEW YORK .\ <^- REPORT BRIGADIER-GENERAL JAMES M^LEER COMMANDING THE TROOPS DURING THE SURFACE RAILROAD STRIKE IN BROOKLYN, JANUARY, 1895, MAJOR-GENERAL EDWIN A.McALPIN, ADJUTANT-GENERAL, S. N. Y. ^\\ OENERAL AND STAFK, $um& inp«f, i. ©., i. f . Brig.-Gen'l JAMES McLEER, Lieut .-Col. JOHN B. FROTH INGHAM, Major GEORGE R. FOWLER, FRANCIS D. BEARD, . PETER H. McNULTY, THEO. H. BABCOCK, . BERTRAM T. CLAYTON, . EDWARD M. GROUT, Captain CHARLES W. TRACY, JOHN H. SHULTS, Jr., Brigade Commander. AssT. Adj't-Gen'l. Surgeon. Ordnance Officer. Quartermaster. Insp. Rifle Practice. Engineer. Judge Advocate. Aide-de-Camp. Appendix B. Report of Brigadier-General James McLeer, Com- manding tlie Troops during the Surface Railroad Strike in Brooklyn, January, 1895. Headquaetees Second Beigade, N. G., N. Y., ) Bkookltn, N. Y., Octoier 15, 1895. i The Adjutant^ General, JS. JSf. Y. : Sir. — It has been the custom for some years past for the Sur- fjice Railroad Companies in this city to make an annual contract General Orders ( Q 30 P TVT ) No. 1. \ "^•'^^ ^ • ^ His Honor, Mayor Charles A. Schieren, having called upon the Brigade Commander for troops to aid the civil authorities, as em- powered by M. C. 162, the several organizations of this brigade, except the Seventeenth Separate Company, are hereby ordered to assemble at once at their respective armories for active duty, in field uniform and equipment, except packs with blankets. By command of Brigadier-General McLeer, JOHN B. FROTHINGHAM, A ssidant Adjutant- General. Later in the evening General Order No. 2 was issued, designat- ing the strength of detachments to be posted at the points indi- cated, as follows; Headquaktees Second Beigade, N. G., N. Y,, ( Brooklyn, January 18, 1805, 10.30 P. M. { General Orders ) No. 2. 5 I. In furtherance of General Order No. 1, c. s., from these head- quarters, detachments from the several organizations of this bri- gade are hereby ordered to report at the points herein indicated. Thirteenth Regiment. Two hundred men and officers at Bergen Street stables, Bergen Street and Albany Avenue, and Sumner Avenue stables adjoin- ing. One hundred men and ofiicers at stables, Fulton and Tompkins Avenues. Fourteenth Regiment. Two hundred men and officers at Court Street car house, Hamil- ton Avenue and Bush Street. One hundred men and oflScers at Reservoir, Flatbush Avenue and Malbone Street and Flatbush Avenue. TWENTY-THIED ReGIMENT. One hundred and fifty men and officers at Fifth Avenue car houses, Fifth Avenue and Twenty-third Street. One hundred and fifty men and officers at Seventh Avenue power house. Seventh Avenue and Twentieth Street. Kepokt of Beigadiek-Gbneeal J mes McLeee. 47 One hundred men and officers at Flatbush Avenue car houses, Flatbush Avenue and Vernon Avenue. Foety-seventh Kegiment. Two hundred men and officers at Halsey Street car houses, Hal- sey Street and Broadway. Commanding officers of organizations will arrange for such transportation as may be available to the several points and will also arrange for breakfast for the members of their commands before leaving their armories, and for rations during the day. The balance of the organizations in excess of detachments as above, will remain in their respective armories, and be in readi- ness to move promptly on further orders. The several detachments will so regulate their departure from their respective armories as to reach their destination not later than 8 o'clock A. M., Saturday, January 19th, 1895, and on arriving at the points indicated, the officer in command of each detach- ment will report to the police officer in command at that point, re- lieving him and receive from him full information respecting the locality to be protected. By command of Brigadier-General McLeer, JOHN B. FROTHINGHAM, Assistant Adjutant- General. This action was reported to you by wire, Saturday morning, January 19th, and confirmed by letter. Notwithstanding the severity of the weather, a cold snow-storm continuing through the night and into the morning, the troops left their armories and reported promptly, in some instances before 8 o'clock A. M., January 19th, at the stations to which they were ordered, some of the detachments being obliged to march a long distance through the snow to reach their stations. On arriving at these points, they relieved the police force which had been on duty there, and took charge of the buildings and property to pro- tect them. As specified in G. O. No. 2 only eight stations were designated originally by the Mayor and Police Commissioner to be covered, but about 11 o'clock A. M. on Saturday, a revised list was pre- sented by the Railroad Companies through the Police Depart- 4:8 AxxuAL Eepoet of the Adjutant-Geneeal. ment, indicating thirtvnine points whicli should be covered to protect the several properties of the companies, and to permit of cars being operated therefrom. As it was intimated by the Police Commissioner that the troops would be required to remain on duty at the eight stations only during the day time, and would be relieved by the police and re- turned to their armories at night, they were ordered out (G. 0. No. 1) without packs and blankets. The increase in the number of stations to be covered rendered this impracticable and in G. O. No. 3 the detachments were ordered to be continued on duty. The points mentioned in the revised list were located on a map of the city, by station numbers (a copy of this map, with disks marking the several stations as indicated in G. O. No. 3, will ac- company this report). General Orders No. 3 were then issued making new assign- ments of troops as follows: Headquaetees Secoito Beigade, N. G., N. Y., ) Eeooklyn, Jcmua/ry 19, 1896, 1 P. M. f General Orders ? No. 3. 5 I. In modifications of instructions contained in G.O. No. 2,c. s., from these headquarters, commanding oflflcers of organizations are hereby directed to post detachments of their respective com- mands at the following points, arranging the strength of detach- ments as may seem necessary for protection of property and start- ing of cars from stations; Thieteenth Regiment. Station 1. Bergen and Troy Avenues, car station. Station 2. Ealph near Fulton Avenues, car station. Station 3. Ealph and Atlantic Avenues, car station. Station 4. Gillen Place and Jamaica Avenue, car station. Station 20. East New York, Broadway and Jamaica Avenue, car station. Station 10. Bergen and Albany Avenues, car station. Station 28. Fulton and Tompkins Avenues, car station. Station 21. Fulton near Brooklyn Avenues, car station. Station 36. 240 Herkimer Street, electric supplies. Report of Bkigadiee-Geneeal James MoLeee. 49 fouetsenth e.egiment. Station 25. Hamilton Avenue and Busli Street, car house. Station 32. Union Depot, Richards and Coffey Streets, car house. Station 5. Third Avenue between First and Second Streets, power house. Station 12. Atlantic and Third Avenues, car house. Station 37. Hudson and Navy Streets, electric power. Station 29. Nostrand Avenue and Carroll Street, car house. Station 9. Nostrand Avenue and Butler Street, car house. Station 15. Flushing Avenue Depot, near Nostrand Avenue. Twenty-Thied EbgimeJsit. Station 6. Fifth Avenue and Twenty-fourth Street, car house. Station 7. Ninth Avenue and Twentieth Street, car house. Station 11. Fifth Avenue and Thirty-sixth Street, car house. Station 24. Third Avenue and Twenty-fifth Street, car shop. Station 26. Second Avenue and Fifty-second Street, power house. Station 23. Third Avenue and Fifty-eighth Street, car house. Station 35. Second Avenue and Fifty-eighth Street, storage house. Station 22. Flatbush and Vernon Avenues, car house. FOETT-SEVENTH ReGIMENT. Station 16. Myrtle Avenue near Broadway, repair shop. Station 30. Lorimer Street Depot, Park and Nostrand Avenues. Station 17. Gates Avenue Depot, Wyekoff and Palmetto Streets. Station 38. Bushwick Depot, Myrtle Avenue and Magnolia Street. Station 39. Power Station, Wyekoff and Woodbine Streets. Station 18. Gates and Ealph Avenues, car house. Station 19. Halsey Street and Broadway, car house. Thied Batteet. Station 27. Kent Avenue and Division Avenue, power house. Detachments will be maintained by the several commanding ofBcers at above points until otherwise ordered, subject to such changes as it may be found necessary to make from these head- quarters in cases of emergency. By command of Brigadier-General McLeer, JOHN B. FROTHINGHAM, Assistant Adjutant- General. 4 50 Aj^nl-al Eeport of the Adjutant-Geneeal. About noon on Saturday, January 19th, the 0. O. of the Seven- teenth Separate Company, was directed to assemble his command for duty, and report with it at the armory of the Third Battery, which point he reached at 6.30 P. M. On Saturday evening a conference was held at these headquar- ters with city and railroad officials. There were present Mayor Charles A. Schieren, Sheriff William J. Buttling, Police Commis- sioner Leonard R. Welles, Corporation Counsel Albert G. McDon- ald, Commissioner of City Works Alfred T. White, Mr. Daniel F. Lewis, President of the Brooklyn Heights Railroad Company; Mr. C. M. Withers, President of the Brooklyn, Queens County and Suburban Railroad Company; and of my staff, Lieutenant-Colonel John B. Frothingham, A. A. G., Major Peter H. McNulty, Quarter- master, and Major Edward M. Grout, Judge Adv. After carefully discussing the situation, it was suggested that the Mayor request the representatives of the Railroad Companies and of the employees to call upon him at his home the following day, Sunday; and that he submit to them a proposition to the ef- fect that the whole matter be referred for adjustment to a com- mittee of three disinterested citizens to be named by him. This the Mayor very readily assented to; all present, including the two railroad Presidents, approving the suggestion for a reference to a committee. This well intentioned effort, however, was defeated the following day by the absolute refusal of Mr. Norton, President of the Atlantic Avenue System, to accept anything less than the "unconditional surrender" by. the employees of his Company. On the afternoon of Sunday, January 20th, the Mayor and Po- lice Commissioner called at these Headquarters for consultation. The situation had become more serious. Cars were running on some of the roads, but under great difficulties; obstructions were placed on the tracks; wires were cut and in some instances the cars were badly damaged. I informed the Mayor that the troops of my Brigade were sufficient to protect all the Railroad Stations, and to open every road in the city, but that after the cars left the stations the police must take care of them. This the Police Com- missioner said the police could not do — that the whole police force Eepoet of Bkigadibe-General Jamks McLeee. 51 including men detailed for special and detective service, did not exceed 1,700, and that only half was on duty while the other half rested ; that many of his men were worn out and unfit for service because of extra work since the strike commenced. I then said, that if it were required, that in addition to opening the roads and guarding the stations that the military also patrol the streets, that the force under my command was not sufficient, and that more troops would be needed. After further conference it was concluded to ask the Commander-in-Chief to order the First Bri- gade for duty in Brooklyn, and the following dispatch was sent by wire, viz: — To Hon. Levi P. Morton, Governor and Commcmder-in- Chief of National Gua/rd, State of New York : Second Brigade ordered out at my request not sufficient to se- cure peace. You are requested to call out the First Brigade at once for service in Brooklyn. CHARLES A. SCHIEREN, MoA/or of Brooklyn. And a dispatch of which the following is a copy, was sent to the Adjutant-General : Headqdaetees Second Beigadb, N. G., IsT. Y., ) PIall of Eecoeds, Beookltn, January 20, 1895. ) General E. A. McAlpin, Adjutant-General, Albany, N. T.: This Brigade has been on duty since early yesterday morning. The situation is much disturbed, and more troops are necessary and at once. Mayor Schieren has requested the Governor to or- der out.the First Brigade for duty in Brooklyn. I believe it is necessary under the circumstances. JAMES McLEER, Brigadier-General. In answer to the requisition on the Commander-in-Chief by the Mayor, the following telegraphic order was received by General Fitzgerald, commanding the First Brigade; 52 Annual Eepokt of the Adjutant-Genkeal. Albany, ]S". Y., January 20, 1895. Brigadier-General Lotjis FrrzoEKAXD, Srti'/; Street and Park Aveniie, yew York: Order out your command at once, properly supplied, and with one day's rations at least. Have commanding officers report promptly to the Mayor of Brooklyn through General McLeer. Supervise the movement yourself and keep such reserve as you may think necessary. By order of the Commander-in-Chief, E. A. McALPIN, Adjutant- General. Upon receipt of this order. General Fitzgerald ordered the sev- eral organizations of his Brigade to assemble at their respective Armories, and await further instructions. The General then came to Brooklyn and to these Headquarters, accompanied by Major Montant of his Staff, and arranged for the disposition of the troops of his Brigade, all of which (except the Ninth Regiment, held in their Armory as reserve), were, upon the General's return to New York City, something after midnight, ordered by him to report for duty in Brooklyn, as will more fully appear by the following orders : January 21, J 895. The Commanding Officer, Seventh Regiment, N. G., JV. Y.: Sir. — In pursuance to orders from the Adjutant-General you will proceed by the Elevated railroad to the Brooklyn Bridge, and the Lexington Avenue branch of the Brooklyn Elevated railroad to station at Halsey Street. Thence to the Halsey Street stables near Broadway and Gates Avenue, when you will report to the C. O. Second JBrigade, bv telephone (Telephone No. 1688 Brook- lyn). From the stables you will cover the repair shops with a small detail. You will also cover the stable at Ralph Avenue and Gates Avenue. Also cover Halsey Street and Gates Avenue on car routes. These dispositions are made by the request of the 0. O. of the Second Brigade. You will move from your Armory at 5 A. M. to-day. By command of Brigadier-General Fitzgerald, STEPHEN H. CLIN, A ssistant A djutant- Gei i eral. Report of Bkigadiek-Geneeal James McLeee. 53 Jdnua/ry 21, 1895. The Commanding Officer, Seventh Regiment, N. G., JV. Y.: Sir. — The Sixty-uinth Battalion and First Battery have been ordered to report to you for orders. The First Battery is to pro- ceed to the corner of Alabama Avenue and Fulton Avenue, East New York. It is General Fitzgerald's desire that a Battalion of the Seventh Regiihent occupy that point. When the Sixty-ninth Battalion arrives you will station it at such point as you deem best, taking care that the Battery is escorted to its position by a proper infantry force. By command of Brigadier-General Fitzgerald, STEPHEN H. OLIN, Assistant Adjutant- General. Janua/ry 21, 1895. The Commanding Officer, Eighth Battalion, N. G., N. Y.: Sir. — The Second Battery will leave its Armory at 7 A. M. to proceed to Brooklyn. You will meet it at the Twenty-third Street ferry, cross the ferry and escort the Battery by way of Kent Avenue to the Power House, corner of Kent Avenue and Division Avenue, when you will report by telephone to the C. O. Second Brigade (Telephone No. 1688 Brooklyn). The Second Battery expects to arrive at the Twenty-third Street ferry at 7.30 o'clock. You will time your departure from the Armory to meet the Battery at that hour. By command of Brigadier-General Fitzgerald, . STEPHEN H. OLIN, Assistant Adjutant-General. Jmiua/ry 21, 1895. The Commandrng Officer, Twelfth Regiment, N. G., N. Y.: Sir. — In pursuance to orders from the Adjutant-General you will proceed with your command to Brooklyn by the Elevated railroad and Brooklyn Bridge and Fifth Avenue branch of the Brooklyn Elevated railroad to the old Thirteenth Eegiment Armory, Flatbush and Atlantic Avenues, when you will report to the 0. O. Second Brigade by telephone (1688 Brooklyn), who wishes you to cover Bergen Street from Flatbush Avenue east to Vanderbilt Avenue, following the tracks; also Vander- bilt Avenue from the Park Plaza to Fulton Avenue. Move your command as soon after 5 o'clock as possible. By command of Brigadier-General Fitzgerald, STEPHEN H. OLIN, Assistant AdjutanirGeneral. 54 Annual Eepoet of the Adjutant-Geneeal. January 21, 1895. The Commanding Officer, Twenty -second Regiment, N. G., iV. 1 . : Sir.— In pursuance to orders from the Adjutant-General you Avill proceed with your command to Brooklyn by the Elevated railroad and Brooklyn Bridge and Fulton Avenue Elevated rail- road to Franklin Avenue. You will march one block to Bedford Avenue to the new Twen- ty-third Kegiment Armory, when you will report to the C. O. Second Brigade (1688 Brooklyn). He desires you to cover Ber- gen Street west from Franklin Avenue, to Vanderbilt Avenue, and to hold in reserve so much of your command as is not neces- sary for this purpose. You will move your command from your armory at 5 o'clock A. M. to-day. By command of Brigadier-General Fitzgerald, STEPHEN H. OLIN, Assistant Adjutant- General. Janua/ry 21, 1895. The Comma/nding Officer, Sixty^ninth Battalion, JSF. G., N. Y.: Sir. — Pursuant to orders from the Adjutant-General you will proceed to the Twenty-third Street ferry, where you will meet the First Battery. You will escort it across the ferry to Broadway and thence to the corner of Alabama and Fulton Avenues, East New York, when you will report to the C. O. Seventh Eegiment. If he should direct you to take position elsewhere, you need not proceed to the corner of Alabama and Fulton Avenues, as di- rected. You should time your departure from the armory so as to arrive at the ferry before 8 o'clock. By command of Brigadier-General Fitzgerald, STEPHEN H. OLIN, A ssistant A djutant- General. January 21, 1895. The Commanding Officer, Seventy -ji/rst Regi/rroent, N. G., N. Y.: Sir. — Pursuant to orders from the Adjutant-General you will proceed by the Brooklyn Bridge and Fulton Avenue Elevated railroad to station at Albany and Troy Avenues. You will pro- ceed to the Bergen Stables, Albany and Troy Avenues, when you will I'eport by telephone to the C. 0. Second Brigade (Telephone 1688 Brooklyn). By his direction you will cover down Bergen Street from the car houses west to Franklin Avenue. You will Eepoet of Beigadiee-Geneeal James McLeee. 55 also cover the depots on Nostrand Avenue, near Butler Street, and the Penitentiary. You will move from your armory at 5 A. M. to-day. By command of Brigadier-General Fitzgerald, STEPHEN H. OLIN, Assistant Ad^utant^ General. The detail to cover the depot at Nostrand Avenue and Butler Street, can leave the Fulton Street Elevated railroad at the Nos- trand Avenue Station. Januari/ 21, 1895. The Commanding Officer, Fi/rst Battery, If. O., N. Y.: Sir. — In pursuance of orders from the Adjutant-General you will proceed via the Twenty-third Street ferry to Broadway, Brooklyn, and through Broadway to the corner of Alabama and Fulton Avenues in East New York, where you will report by tele^^hone to the C. O. Second Brigade (Telephone 1688 Brook- lyn). You will await the arrival of the Sixty-ninth Battalion on the New York side of the Twenty-third Street ferry, and proceed with it to your destination. You will leave your armory as soon after 7 A. M. as possible, and send an officer to report your movements to these headquar- ters. « By command of Brigadier-General Fitzgerald, STEPHEN H. OLIN, Assistant Adjutant^Oeneral. January 21, 1895. The Corwrnanding Officer, Second Battery, N. G., N. Y.: Sir. — Pursuant to orders from the Adjutant-General you will proceed by the Twenty-third Street ferry to the foot of Broadway, Brooklyn, moving into and along Kent Avenue to the power house, corner Kent and Division Avenues. Here you will report by telephone to the 0. O, Second Brigade (Telephone No. 1688 Brooklyn). On the New York side of the Twenty-third Street ferry you will await the arrival of the Eighth Battalion and pro- ceed under their escort. You will move from your armory at 7 A. M. to-day. By command of Brigadier-General Fitzgerald, • STEPHEN H. OLIN, Assistant Adjutantr General. 66 Annual Repoet of the Aujutant-Geneeal. January 21, 1895. The Commanding Officer, Troop "^1," N. G., JST. T.: Sir. — Pursuant to orders from the Adjutant-General you will proceed by the Twenty-third Street ferry to Broadway, and pro- ceed to stables corner of Fulton and Tompkins Avenues via Broadway to Bedford Avenue, Bedford Avenue to Fulton Avenue, Fulton* Avenue two blocks to Tompkins Avenue, when you will report by telephone to the C. O. Second Brigade (Tele- phone No. 1688 Brooklyn). By command of Brigadier-General Fitzgerald, STEPHEN H. OLIN, Assistant Adjutant- General. The organizations of the First Brigade (except the Ninth Reg- iment) reached this city early Monday morning, January 21st, and moved directly, by routes indicated in orders, to the stations to which they had been assigned, reporting their arrival from 7 to 8 o'clock, in some instances relieving the troops of the Second Brigade, who, upon being thus relieved, were moved to strengthen detachments at other stations, which will appear in the following Special Orders : PIeadquajbtees Second Brigade, N. G., N. Y., Beooklyn, January 20, 189£. Special Oedees ! No. 6. i Corfhnwbnding Officer, Forty-sereidh Regiment, N. .G., N. Y.: Sir.— Stations 30, 16, 17, 38, 39, 18, 19, 4 and 20 will be covered Monday, January 21st, by troops from the First Brigade. Your detachments will be withdrawn from these points as soon as re- lieved, and will be moved to Station 7, Ninth Avenue and Twentieth Street, and cover from car house to Park Plaza. You will command in person at this station. When covering streets for running cars, troops will not be de- ployed in weak lines, but will be massed at intervals prepared to act in either direction. By command of Brigadier-General McLeer, JOHN B. FROTHINGHAM, Assistant Adjvtant-Generai. Eepoet of Brigadiee-Geneeal James McLeee. 57 1 Hbadquaetees Second Beigadb, N. G., N. Y., ) spec^lObdebs| Beooklyn, January 20, 1895. S GommiamiMng Officer, Thirteenth Regiment, N. G., JV. T. : Sir.— Stations 1, 10, 2, 3, 4, 20, 21, 28 and 36 will be covered by troops of the First Brigade on Monday, January 21st, 1893. You will move your troops as soon as relieved; one Battalion, Major Cochran, to Station 6 (Fifth Avenue and Twenty-fourth Street) to protect property at that point, and to assist cars running on Fifth Avenue if necessary. And one Battalion, Major Luscomb, to Station 7 (Ninth Avenue and Twentieth Street) to report to Colonel Eddy to assist Forty-seventh Regiment in covering Ninth Avenue to the Park Plaza. When covering streets for the running of cars troops will not be deployed in weak lines, but will be massed at intervals, prepared to act in either direction. By command of Brigadier-General McLeer, JOHN B. FEOTHINGHAM, Assistant Adjutant-General. Headquaetees Seoond Beigade, IST. G., N. Y., j spec^oedees| Beooklyn, Januanj 20, 1895. ) The Comma/ndvng Officer, Fou/rteenth Regiment, N. G., N. Y.: Sir. — Stations 9 and 29 will be covered Monday, January 21st, by troops of First Brigade. As soon as relieved, move your de- tachments from these points to Station 22, Flatbush and Vernon Avenues. Stations 15, 4, and 20 will be covered on same day by troops from First Brigade, and your detachments at those points as soon as relieved will be distributed to Stations 5, 25 and 32. When covering streets for running of cars, troops will not be de- ployed in weak lines, but will be massed at intervals, prepared to act in either direction. By command of Brigadier-General McLeer, JOHN B. FEOTHINGHAM, Assistant Adjutant- General. Headquaetees Second Beigade, IST. G., IST. Y., spec^l ordebs? Beooklyn, January 20, 1895. Oorrvmamding Officer, Twenty-third Regiment, N. G., N. Y.: Sir. — Stations 6 and 7 will be covered Monday, January 21st, by the Thirteenth and Forty-seventh Eegiments, and Station No. 58 Annual Eepoet of the Adjutant- Genekal. 22 will be covered by detachments from the Fourteenth Begiment As soon as relieved you will move your detachments from tnese points and distribute the men between other stations now covered by vou, viz. : 11, 24, 23, 26 and 35. When covering streets for running of cars, troops will not De deployed in weak lines, but will be massed at intervals, prepared to act in either direction. By command of Brigadier-General McLeer, JOHN B. FROTHINGHAM, Assistant Adjutant- General. Headquaetees Second Beigade, JST. G., N. Y., ) Beooklyn, January 20, 1895. Special Oedebs ) No. 10. ) The Commanding Officer, Third Battery, i\^. G., N. Y.: Sir.— Station 27 will be covered Monday, January 21st, by troops from First Brigade. When relieved your detachment will return to Armory. By command of Brigadier-General McLeer, JOHN B. FROTHINGHAM, Assistant Adjutant- General. Of the more serious disturbances up to this time, Monday morn- ing, it may be noted that at the stations, Alabama and Fulton Avenues, on Saturday evening, January 19 th, the strikers' and their friends became very abusive and obtrusive, so that it was necessary for the troops to charge upon them several times in or- der to clear them from the immediate yicinity of the property be- ing protected. See report of Major William H. Eddy, Forty- seventh Regiment and Major George G. Cochran, Thirteenth Regi- ment, who were in command at these stations at that time. Instructions were sent (Monday morning) to the officers in com- mand at the several stations, to assist the Railroad Companies in moving their cars, by patrolling the streets and avenues through which the cars of certain lines (which had been indicated) would run. As a result the Companies were enabled to run cars upon these routes during the daytime to the extent to which they had employees to move them, and with but little interference except EePOET of BEIGADrER-GENEKAL JamBS McLeEE. 59 on the Gates Avenue line near Ridgewood, where, on attempting to start cars late in the afternoon, . considerable trouble was ex- perienced and shots were fired by the police and by the troops. This trouble continued more or less until after midnight. The result of the firing, so far as known, was in the death of one man, and the wounding of another. For details of these occurrences, reference is made to the report of the commanding oflScer of the Seventh Regiment. At night the cars were housed, and the patrols were returned to their stations, resuming the patrol duty in the morning. The situation continued practically unchanged through Tues- day and Wednesday, the Railroad Companies increasing to some extent each day the number of routes operated, and there was generally but little opposition to opening the new routes. Wednesday night there were several instances of wires being cut by strikers, in some cases the large feeder wires being cut and entirely removed, requiring some time to replace them. This trouble was augmented by the fact that the linemen had become demoralized by the action of the strikers, and declined to work on repairs to the wires. There was a consequent delay which pre- vented the running of cars on those routes of the Atlantic Avenue system which had been opened and operated regularly up to Wednesday night. The repairs on these wires were completed Friday morning, January 25th, under protection of the troops, and cars were run on these routes Friday afternoon. ■ On Wednesday, January 23d, notice was received at these headquarters from the Brooklyn Heights Railroad Company through Police Headquarters,that the Hicks Street Line was to be opened and that trouble was anticipated in that section of the city. Orders were issued to Colonel Austen, Thirteenth Regiment, with instructions to order the First Battalion of his regiment. Major George C. Cochran commanding, on duty with headquar- ters Fifth Avenue and Twenty-third Street; and the Second Bat- talion, Major Charles H. Luscomb commanding, on duty with headquarters at the Litchfield Mansion, on Ninth Avenue, when relieved by other troops detailed for the purpose, to proceed with 60 Annual Report of the Adjuiant-Genbbal. their respective battalions by the shortest route to Atlantic Ave- nue and Hicks Street, and directing the Colonel at this point to assume command of his regiment in person, and enter Hicks Street and patrol the street from Atlantic to Hamilton Avenues, and give such protection as he might find necessary to the cars running on that street. Much serious opposition was offered by the residents at that point against the opening of the road. An attack was made upon the troops; missiles of various kinds were thrown from the windows and house tops. Some shots were fired by the troops, resulting in the killing of one man who was on the roof of a house. For details of this occurrence reference is made to the report of the commanding officer of the Thirteenth Regiment, accom- panying this report. At a mass meeting of citizens and business men of the Eastern district of Brooklyn, held on Tuesday evening, January 22d, in the Seventeenth Ward(Greenpoint),a resolution was adopted appoint- ing a committee to wait on the Mayor and assure him that if the cars were started upon the lines of railroad running through that section, and which, up to this time, had not been operated, that no protection would be required beyond what the police might give. Upon these assurances. President Lewis of the Brooklyn Heights Railroad System, consented to make the attempt. The cars were started early in the forenoon of Thursday, January 24:th, with only police protection, and were operated during the entire day with practically no opposition, but were withdrawn at night- fall. The next day the trips were resumed and another line run- ning through the same section was opened. Ample provision was made, however, for the rapid movement of troops in that direction should the attempt to run the cars with- out military protection prove futile, the Thirteenth Regiment and one battalion of the Twelfth Regiment and one battalion of I he Twenty-second Regiment having been ordered to be in readi- ness for this service at a moment's notice. The promise made by the good citizens was redeemed, comparative peace prevailed and no troops were necessary, and none were sent there. Report of Bkigadiek-Geneeal James McLeee. 61 About noon on Friday, January 25th, the Sheriff of Queens Oonnty notified me that a large number of strikers or rioters had assembled at Maspeth, a village about one mile beyond the county limits, and had taken from a car of the Grand Street Line of the Brooklyn Heights System, thirty motormen who had been sent there to assist in running cars on that section, and had impris- oned them in the Hook and Ladder house at that place. I directed Captain Roe, commanding Troop "A," to move with a portion of his command to the county line, and there await the arrival of the Sheriff of Queens County,and upon receiving from him a properly written request and demand upon me for military assistance, to accompany him and release the motormen and give them safe con- duct. The result of this movement is recited in the report of Cap- tain Roe. The situation remained practically unchanged through Satur- day and Sunday, except that more cars were run. Conferences were held Sunday, January 27th, with the Mayor and Police Commissioner, and it was decided that the troops of the First Brigade might be withdrawn during Monday, January 28th. The following letter on this subject was received from the Mayor: Brooklyn, Janua/ry 2Y, 1895. General James McLeee, Cominanding Officer, National Guard, Brookl/yn : Sir. — The necessity for the presence in Brooklyn in .aid of the civil authorities of the First Brigade of the National Guard hav- ing in my judgment ceased, I respectfully suggest the withdrawal of the troops of that brigade during Monday, the 28th inst^, at such hours as you may determine. Yours respectfully, CHARLES A. SCHIEREN, Mayor. In accordance with this letter, the Seventh and Seventy-first Regiments and First Battery were ordered to return to New York City early Monday morning, and the balance of the First Brigade was ordered back to New York during the afternoon; tlieir sta- 62 Annual Keport of the Adjutant-General. tions being covered by detachments from the organizations of the Second Brigade, and by the police. About 6 P. M. on Monday all of the First Brigade had left the city. The following orders were issued for the above movements : Headquaetees Second Beigade, N. G., N. Y., \ Beookltn, Jammry 27, 1895. ) Special Oedees ) No. 14. 3 I. The commanding officer of the Forty-seventh Regiment is hereby directed to cover stations with detachments of his com- mand as follows, relieving the troops at those stations : Two companies to Stations four and twenty, Broadway, Fulton and Alabama Avenues. i Two companies to Stations seventeen, thirty-eight and thirty- nine, Ridgewood. One company to Station nineteen, Halsey Street and Broadway. Leaving two companies at Station seven (Ninth Avenue and Twentieth Street) and one company at Station six (Fifth Avenue and Twenty-fourth Street). The above detachments should leave their present stations in season to arrive at stations designated at 8.00 A. M., Monday, January 28th, 1895. It is suggested that the headquarters of the regiment be established at Station nine- teen, and that Major Quick be placed in command at Stations four and twenty. II. The commanding officer of the Seventh Regiment is here- by directed to call in the detachments of his command from Sta- tions four and twenty (Broadway, Fulton and Alabama Avenues) and Stations seventeen, thirty-six and thirty-nine (Ridgewood) as soon as relieved by detachments from the Forty-seventh Regi- ment, at or about 8 A. M., Monday, January 28, 1895. Having as- sembled his command, he will leave Station nineteen (Halsey Street and Broadway), and return to New York City by Elevated road to either the Bridge or Twenty-third Street ferry, foot of Broadway, and report arrival there to C. O. First Brigade. III. The commanding officer of Seventy-first Regiment is hereby directed to move his command from the armory of the Thirteenth Regiment, at 8 A. M. on Monday, January 28th, 1895, and return by Fulton Avenue Elevated and Bridge to New York City, and re- port arrival there to commanding officer First Brigade. IV. The commanding officer First Battery is hereby directed to move his command from Stations four and twenty (Broadway, Fulton and Alabama Avenues) at 8 A. M. on Monday, January 28, Eepoet of Beigadiee-Genbeal James McLeee. 63 1895 and return to New York City via Broadway and Twenty- third Street ferry, and report arrival there to G. O. First Brigade. V. All troops will move without music. By command of Brigadier-General McLeer, JOHN B. FROTHINGHAM, Assistant Adjutant-General. Headqtjaetkes Second Beigade, N. G., N. Y., ) Beooklyn, January 28, 1895. ) Special Obdebs } Ho. 16. 5 I. The commanding officer Twenty-third Regiment is hereby di- rected to change the detachments of his command so as to cover stations as follows :■ Two companies, Station seven (Ninth Avenue and Twentieth Street) and Station eight (Seventh Avenue and Twentieth Street). One company at Station six (Fifth Avenue and Twenty-fourth Street) relieving detachments of Forty-seventh Regiment at these points at 8 A. M. to-day. One company, Station eleven (Fifth Avenue and Thirty-sixth Street). One company. Station twenty-four (Third Avenue and Twenty- fifth Street). Two companies. Stations twenty-three and thirty-five (Second and Third Avenue and Fifty-eighth Street). One company. Station twenty-six (Second Avenue and Fifty- second Street). Two companies at armory. It is suggested that the companies now at Station eleven be transferred to armory for sanitary reasons. II. The commanding oflScer Forty-seventh Regiment is hereby directed to move detachments from Station seven (Ninth Avenue and Twentieth Street)and Station six (Fifth Avenue and Twenty- fourth Street) as soon as relieved by detachments from the Twen- ty-third Regiment, at or about 8 A. M. this day, and station two companies at Station sixteen (Myrtle Avenue and Broadway) and one company at Station fifteen (Flushing Avenue, between Nos- trand and Marcy Avenues) relieving detachments of Sixty-ninth Battalion and Eighth Battalion at those points. III. The commanding officer of Twenty-second Regiment is hereby directed to move his command from armory of Twenty- third Regiment at 4 P. M. this day, and proceed by Fulton Avenue Elevated and Bridge to New York City, reporting his arrival there to O. O. First Brigade. IV. The commanding oflflcer Twelfth Regiment is hereby di- rected to call in his detachment under Major Burns from Myrtle 64 Annual Kepokt of the Adjctant-General. Avenue and move with Ms command at 4:30 P. M. to-day by Brooklyn Elevated and Bridge to New York City, and report his arrival there to O. O. First Brigade. V. The commanding officer Eighth Battalion is hereby directed to call in the detachment of his command from Station fifteen (Flushing Avenue, between Nostrand and Marcy) as soon as re- lieved by detachment of Forty-seventh Regiment and call in the detachment from Station thirty as soon as relieved by police, and move with his command this day, as soon as relieved by Seven- teenth Separate Company, by Twenty-third Street ferry, foot of Broadway, to New York City, reporting arrival there to C. 0. First Brigade. VI. The commanding officer Second Battery is hereby directed to move his command from Station twenty-seven at the same time that the Eighth Battalion moves, and proceed by Twenty-third Street ferry, foot of Broadway, to New York City, reporting his arrival there to C. O. First Brigade. VII. The commanding officer Sixty-ninth Battalion is hereby directed to call in his detachment from Station eighteen (Gates and Ralph Avenues) as soon as relieved by police, and move with his command to-day, as soon as relieved by detachment from Forty-seventh Regiment by Brooklyn Elevated to Bridge or Twenty-third Street ferry to New York City, and report his arrival there to C. O. First Brigade. VIII. The commanding officer of Troop "A" is hereby directed to move his command from Stations twenty-eight and thirty-six as soon as relieved by the police this day, and proceed by Bridge to New York City, and report his arrival there to C. 0. First Bri- gade. IX. The commanding officer Seventeenth Separate Company will move his command to Kent Avenue power house, and relieve Eighth Battalion at that place. By command of Brigadier-General McLeer, JOHN B. FROTHINGHAM, A ssistant Adjutants General. From this time until Wednesday morning, January 30th, mat- ters remained generally quiet and the situation improved. Al- though there were some instances of violence and cutting of wires cars were run in larger numbers and with less police protection. After a conference with the Mayor and Police Commissioner on Wednesday morning, the Mayor addressed the following letter to me recommending a reduction of the force by one-half. Report of Beigadiek-Genbeai. James McLeee. 65 Mayor's Office, ) Beooklyn, January 30, 1895. ) General James McLeee, Commanding Second Brigade, W. (?., N. Y.: Dear Sir. — I would suggest, if agreeable to your judgment, withdrawal from service of one battalion of each of the regiments of the Second Brigade, leaving the remaining battalions still on duty in such manner as you may deem best; but I would further suggest that a guard, say of one company, be left at each of the following named points; At the Power House on Kent Avenue and Division Avenue. At Third Avenue and Second Street. At Fifty-second Street and Second Avenue. At Ninth Avenue and Twentieth Street. At the East New York stable and at the Ridgewood power house. My understanding is that a reserve would be kept at each of the armories ready for immediate service on call. Respectfully yours, CHARLES A. SOHIEEEN, Mayor. In accordance with the above, G. O. No. 4 was issued as follows : Headquaetees Second Beigade, l!^. G., N. Y., I Beooklyn, January 30, 1895. ! Genebal Oedebs ) ISO. i. i I. His Honor, Mayor Schieren, having recommended that the force under arms may be reduced by one half, commanding offi- cers of regiments are hereby directed to act in accordance there- with, it being left to their discretion as to which portions of their respective organizations they will relieve from duty from time to time, so that all may in turn have an opportunity to rest and re- cuperate. From the portions of their commands held on duty, details will be made to cover stations as follows : _ Station 27. Power house, Kent and Division Avenues, one com- pany, or sixty men with ofiScers from Fourteenth Regiment re- lieving Seventeenth Separate Company. Station 5. Power house at Third Avenue and Second Street, one company, or sixty men with officers from Fourteenth Regi- ment. 5 66 Annual Repokt of the Adjutant-General. Station 26. Power house, Second Avenue and Fifty-second Street, one company, or sixty men with officers from Twenty-third Regiment. Station 39. Power house, Ridgewood, Wyclioff Avenue and Woodbine Street, one company, or sixty men with offlcers from Forty-seventh Regiment. Station 7. Car house, Ninth Avenue and Twentieth Street, one company, or sixty men with ofiScers from Thirteenth Regiment, re- lieving detachment of Twenty-third Regiment. Stations four and twenty, Fulton Avenue Depot, East New York, Broadway and Jamaica Avenues, one company, or sixty men with officers from Forty-seventh Regiment. The details for this duty may be relieved by fresh details from time to time at the discretion of the 0. O.'s of organizations, until further notice. The detachments now covering the following stations will be withdrawn and returned to their respective armories as soon as relieved by the police: Stations 25, 32, 12, 37, and 22 now covered by Fourteenth Regi- ment. Stations 6, 8, 11, 23, 24, and 35 now covered by Twenty-third Regiment. Stations 15, 16, 17, 19, and 38 now covered by Forty-seventh Regiment. The commanding officer Twenty-third Regiment will withdraw his detachment from Station seven as soon as relieved by detach- ment from Thirteenth Regiment. The commanding officer Seventeenth Separate Company will retire with his command from Station twenty-seven as soon as relieved by detachment from Fourteenth Regiment and return to his home station at Flushing, reporting to these headquarters on arriving there. Detachments will in all cases move without music, and com- manding officers of detachments will report to these headquar- ters when leaving their respective stations. The commanding officer, Third Battery will dismiss his com- mand except a small -detail for armory guard. The troops in armories will be held ready for prompt action in case of emergency, and the Brigade commander suggests that they be exercised in company or Battalion drills for sanitary rea- sons. In the alternation of troops held for duty, commanding officers will, as far as possible, so arrange that only one-half their respec- tive commands will be carried on pay-roll each day, after to-day, it being the intention of this order that the detachments of each Report of Beigadiee-Geneeal Jambs McLeee. 61 regiment, on stations and in armories, shall together aggregate only one-half of the number on duty up to this time. By command of Brigadier-Greneral McLeer, JOHN B. FROTHINGHAM, Assistant Adjutant- General. During the afternoon the police relieved the troops at all sta- tions but the six named above, the troops retiring as soon as re- lieved. The regiments were all reduced one-half. The Seventeenth Separate Company returned to its home station at Flushing, and was dismissed, and the Third Battery was dismissed except a small armory guard. During the day and night of Wednesday, matters continued quiet, and but few isolated cases of disturbances were reported. On Thursday, January 31st, at a conference with the Mayor and Police Commissioner, the Mayor recommended a further reduc- tion as expressed in the following letter: Matoe's Office, Beooklyn, January 31, 1895. \ General James McLeee, Commanding Second Brigade, JV. G., N. Y.: Dear Sir. — I leave it to your discretion that a further reduction of the troops now in the armories be made. But continue to guard those six points which you guarded yesterday, and release the balance of the brigade to-morrow morning. Very truly yours, CHARLES A. SOHIEREN, Mayor. In accordance with the above, the following order was issued : Headqtjaetees Second Beigade, N. G., IST. -Y., ] BfiooKLTif, JoMua/ry 31, 1895. ^ Genebal Obdebs ? ITo. 5. 5 I. Upon recommendation of His Honor, Mayor Schieren, that a furtlfer reduction may be made of one-half of the force now on duty, the following instructions are communicated to command- ing ofiScers of regiments. 68 Annual Report of the Adjdtant-Gtenbeal. The commandiug officer Twenty-third Regiment will send one company, or sixty men with officers to Stations thirty-four and twenty, Fulton Avenue Depot, East New York, to relieve detach- ment of Forty-seventh Regiment at that station at 5 P. M. to-day. The commanding officer Forty-seventh Regiment will withdraw his detachment from Stations four and twenty when relieved by detachment from Twenty-third Regiment at 5 P. M. to-day. The detachments now at stations as ordered by G. O. No. 4, c. s., may be relieved during the day by fresh details, if desira,ble, as provided in that order; and, in addition to these detachments, a reserve of eighty men with officers from each regiment will be held in their respective armories for duty if emergency requires. The balance of each regiment may be dismissed, subject to prompt call if necessary. It is recommended that, in making up the details for this duty, at stations and in armories, volunteers be called for, to be under pay, so that the business interest of members may be considered as far as possible. By command of Brigadier-General McLeer, JOHN B. FROTHINGHAM, Assistant Adjutant- General. The situation remained quiet and improved during the day and night of Thursday, and the reports from Police Headquarters and from o.ur own stations on Friday morning, showed but few in- stances of violence or disorder. On the recommendation of the Mayor, the following order was issued: Headquaeters Second Beigade, N. G., N. Y., Beooklyn, Felrrua/nj 1, 1895. General Oedees ) No. 6. 5 I. In accordance with recommendation from His Honor, Mayor Schieren, commanding officers of organizations are hereby directed to withdraw the detachments of their commands now on duty at Stations 5, 7, 27, 4, 20, 25 and 39 to-day as soon as relieved by the police, and dismiss their commands, except a small detail of eight or ten men, to consist of volunteers under pay, for protec- tion to armories and property. By command of Brigadier-General McLeer, • JOHN B. FROTHINGHAM, Assistant Adjutant-General. Report of Brigadier- General James McLeer. 69 Detachments were recalled from all stations and troops dis- missed, except a small detail for armory guard, which was main- tained until February 11th, when by the following order they were dismissed; Headquarters Second Brigade, N. G., N. Y. Brooklyn, Fehniary 11, 1895. GENEBjIL Obdess ? No. 7. 5 I. In accordance with, recommendation fi'om His Honor, Mayor Schieren, commanding officers of organizations in this brigade are hereby directed to discontinue the small guard at armories directed by G. O. No. 6, c. s., from these headquarters, and to dis- miss those who have been held for this duty, thereby completing the dismissal of their commands from the duty ordered by G. O. No. 1, c. s., from these headquarters. By command of Brigadier-General McLeer, JOHN B. FROTHINGHAM, Assistant Adjutant- General. ■ The subsistence of troops called to meet such an emergency as obtained in Brooklyn at thet time, is a matter of some anxiety to a commanding officer. Soldiers can endure much hardship, in- clement weather and hard work with long hours, provided the commissary department is equal to the occasion. From experience of many years ago, I am thoroughly convinced that nothing tends so much to the demoralization of troops, and to unfit them for a full and cheerful performance of duty as an empty stomach. Pa- triotism, and love for the flag, etc., are not to be under estimated but I am safe in saying, that a good square meal has its value also, and patriotism is stimulated, and the flag looks brighter and stronger. Therefore, it is with much pleasure that I call attention to the fact that the management of the commissary department as directed by Major Theodore H. Babcock, I. R. P. of this brigade, detailed as acting Brigade Commissary, was most satisfactory and merited and received favorable comment from commanding officers in both brigades. The following is an extract from the report of 'Major Babcock and attention is respectfully invited to his recommendations: 70 Annual Kepoet of the Adjutant-Genekal. "Upon receipt of Special Orders No. 2, c. s., from Brigade Head- "quarters I assumed charge of the Brigade Subsistence Depart- "ment, viz:— January 19th, 1895, at 2 A. M. "Troops being ordered to report at posts on Saturday, January "19th, at 8 A. M. I had at 9 A. M. on that day, made necessary ar- "rangements for supplying subsistence to the different organiza- "tions comprising the brigade and to provide large covered two- "horse vans, with driver and one laborer each, for delivering and "distributing among the posts and outposts all supplies issued. "These arrangements proved to be adequate and satisfactory not "only for supplying and distributing subsistence to the organiza- "tions of the Second Brigade, but also to the troops of the First "Brigade which were subsequently ordered on duty in Brooklyn. "The commanding officers of all organizations were notified, "either in person or through their Commissaries of Subsistence "early in the morning on the 19th (before 3 A. M.) that all subsis- "tence supplies needed by them would be furnished upon requisi- "tion to Brigade Headquarters, such requisition to be made at 8 "A. M. each day for supplies needed during the twenty-four hours "following. "Upon the arrival of the First Brigade organizations (with ex- "ception of the Mnth Eegiment of Infantry, which was held in re- "serve at its armory in the city of New York), they were notified "through the Commissary of Subsistence of their brigade, to make "requisition at Second Brigade Headquarters each day at 8 A. M. "for supplies needed during twenty-four hours following; which "was done, with exception of Troop "A," First Signal Corps, and "First Battery. Troop "A," upon special application and' for the "season that its headquarters and area of operations were at times "so remote from Brigade Headquarters as to render such arrange- "ments desirable, was allowed to procure its own supplies from "points more accessible to it. This arrangement worked quite sat- "isfactorily. « « » » « "Owing to the extremely inclement and severe winter weather "prevailing, intense cold varied by snow and rain, the exhaustive "duty required of the troops and the widely extended areas cov- "ered, including thirty-nine posts and many outposts, with fre- "quent changes, it was found impracticable to adhere to the regu- "lar ration prescribed by State regulations; and the health and "comfort of the. troops, unused to the severe exposure and hard- "ships involved, were considered to be of first importance. So that "while the issue of subsistence was not so economically conducted Rkpoet op Brigadier-General James McLeer. Yl ■"as it might and would have been under ordinary and more favor- "able circumstances, it is satisfactory to note in this report that "in dividual complaints astothedistribution of food, so far as could "be ascertained by diligent inquiry, were so tew and of so slight "moment as to call for no mention of them herein. The very few ^'cases of temporary discomfort found — no more than four or five ■"altogether — arose from the difUculty during the first two or three "days of getting food to individual soldiers on distant outpost "duty promptly enough. These cases were quickly remedied upon "my reporting them to commanding officers or to the Commissaries ^'of Subsistence. "Of the character of the food issued: During the first day or two ^'or until troops could arrange better facilities for cooking, the "food furnished consisted largely of salted and canned meats, "canned vegetables, eggs and bread. After this time had elapsed "fresh meat and vegetables were issued more generally, in place "of canned goods. "All organizations were urged particularly to keep constantly "on hand a plentiful supply of hot coffee or soups to counteract the "effect of the extreme cold weather upon the men. This course was "very generally pursued and with good results. "It was also seen that cooked prunes, or other fruit, were sup- ^'plied in sufficient quantity to preserve the health of the troops. "After the tour of duty was ended, all bills for subsistence sup- "plied were examined and corrected by me, personally, approved "by the Brigade Commander and promptly paid to claimants upon "presentation to the Treasurer of Kings County. These bills, when "presented, developed the fact, that in many of the organizations "the officers in command of detachments seemed to consider them- ^'selves at liberty to order food promiscuously from dealers, and ""having it charged to the County of Kings, without observing the ■"necessity of drawing upon their respective headquarters for sup- ^'plies wanted. "While it is difficult to say that such course in any particular ^'case resulted in extravagance or waste, yet I consider such to be "the tendency of this practice, and I would therefore recommend "that on future occasions of active duty all commanding officers "be especially admonished at the time they are called upon, that "they will be held strictly and personally accountable for all sub- ■"sistence supplies obtained through other than the regular chan- "nels, to the end that not only the cost, but the character and flt- ^'ness of all supplies consumed be judged of by the proper author- ^'ity. In these days of easy and quick communication, particularly "in cities, it should not result in discomfort to troops to be thus -"restricted." 72 AjfNtTAL KePOET of the ADJDTANT-GENftKAL. Major Peter H. McNulty, Brigade Quartermaster, in Ms report suggests the advisability of a meeting of the Brigade Quarter- masters of the State, under the direction -of the Quartermaster General, and refers, among other things, as a proper subject for consideration at such meeting, and for recommendation to the Commander-in-Chief, the issue to troops when called upon for active duty, especially in mid-winter of warm gloves and arctic overshoes. The Major has many other suggestions to make conse- quent upon his experience during the strike, which he thinks may be of benefit to his associates in the Quartermaster's Department. The following extract from his report is respectfully submitted : "I feel confident that one of the results of such a meeting as sug- "gested,wouldbeto offer for the consideration of the Commander- "in-Chief amendments to the regulations in form to guide all con- "cerned in emergent cases such as occurred in this city in January "last. I can well understand that where troops are detached on "some special service and beyond the immediate reach of proper "authority, that some discretion should be allowed to the com- "manding officers, but this was not tlie case in Brooklyn at that "time. The communication by wire with Brigade Headquarters, ''either by telephone or special wire, was not interrupted for a mo- "ment atanyhourduringthetourofdutyandtherefore there seems "to me very little, if any, excuse for incurring many of the expendi- "tures, such as I have indicated, without first having obtained au- "thority to do so from the proper officers. "As I have said, fences were torn down and fires made 'to keep "the men warm,' as it was claimed; lumber seized and used for the "same purposes, and all this at an expense of hundreds of dollars. "In one instance to which my attention was subsequently called, "packing boxes were seized, the manufactured articles therein "taken out and put aside, and the boxes burned 'to keep the men "warm.' In all cases where fuel was needed and headquarters noti- "fled, an order was immediately despatched, giving authority to "purchase all that was required at the uearest coal and wood yard. "Of course, Itakepleasure in saying that this matter complained "of was not general among the troops, but the exception. There "was, however, quite enough of it to justify a reference to it in this "report." By the report of Major George Ryerson Fowler, Brigade Sur- geon, it will be seen that the health of the troops remained good throughout the service with few exceptions, although the weather Report of Beigadiee-Geneeal James McLeee. 73 was severely cold at times, and the ground covered for days with snow and ice. When it is remembered that many of the troops were quartered at night in stables, sheds, etc., and without fire to keep them warm, it is gratifying to know that there were but few who suffered any serious consequences. In this connection, how- ever, the death of Captain Roosevelt of the Twelfth Regiment is reported with extreme regret. In the discharge of his duty as a faithful and efficient officer, he contracted a severe cold result- ing in pneumonia, and death a few days later. A recollection of his personal worth and excellent qualities as a soldier and citizen, will long be remembered by his associate officers of the National Guard. The death, during our tour of duty, is also reported of Charles B. Levcrieh, private in the Signal Corps, Second Brigade. Mr. Leverich was but twenty-four years of age and had been a member of the corps for two years with a record of 100 per cent, of duty. Cause of death was appendicitis. Dr. Fowler's report with recommendations covering the tour of duty of both brigades will accompany this report. " The troops of both Brigades will long remember the generous action of the Citizens' Committee consisting of WILLIS L. OGUEJSr, Chairman, ROBERT B. WOODWARD, Treasurer, WILLIAM V. TUPPER, Secreta/ry, JOHN B. WOODWARD, JAMES McKEEN, C. T. CHRISTEISrSElSr, HENRY W. MAXWELL, ALFRED C. BARNES. The fact that the call upon the Guard was of a character re- quiring an immediate response, and that no time could be allowed the men to prepare such comforts as would be needed in mid-win- ter active service, was appreciated by some of our best citizens. A meeting was called, money was liberally subscribed, and the committee was authorized to expend the money in the purchase of articles, not covered by the State issue, as best calculated for the comfort of the troops while on duty. 74 Annual Repoet of the Adjutant-Genbbal. Colonel Willis L. Ogden, chairman, when requested to send me a report of the work of his committee, sent the following modest reply: Total amount contributed from 162 contributors |6,401.00 Expended for arctic overshoes, gloves, towels, pipes, to- bacco, telegrams, etc 5,734.89 Leaving a balance of |666.11 that was expended for the relief of persons who had been injured by mob violence. The police force of Brooklyn is far from sufflcient in number to meet an emergency such as we had in January last. It may be said that a city having a population exceeding 1,000,000 with 850 miles of streets and a water front of over twenty-five miles, and real property of a taxable value of |540,359,000, is not sufficiently protected by a police force of 1,700 men, and in this number is in- cluded the detective force, all men detailed to the several courts and to special service. It is a pleasure to say that with few excep- tions this comparatively small body of men did most excellent service, and there are many instances coming to my attention of distinguished conduct such as to entitle the officers to favorable mention in orders. It is therefore conceded by all intelligent and unprejudiced minds that the presence of the National Guard in such large num- bers, as an aid to the police and civil authorities, saved both life and property and restored to the city a peaceful condition by the enforcement of good order and respect lor the law. The Police Commissioner, Hon. Leonard E. Welles, was con- stantly on duty and thoroughly familiar with the daily situation of affairs. He was in touch with his men in all sections of the city and gave personal attention to their assignment to duty. He and Mayor Schieren visited these headquarters not only daily, but while the situation was most disturbed, several times during the day and night. And it is pleasant to be able to report that the re- lations between the military and the police were without friction or unpleasantness during the whole of our tour of duty. Eepokt of Beigadiee- General James McLeee. 75 Before closing this report I beg leave to call your attention to the ammunition furnished to the infantry organizations for use during the strike in this city, and to express the hope that serious thought may be given to the matter. Seventy grains of powder and a ball weighing 450 grains make a charge for our rifles far greater than is needed for use in case of breach of the peace or riot, and it is not only a waste, but is attended with danger to the innocent and law-abiding citizen hundreds of yards away from the scene of trouble. Under ordinary circumstances troops when called by the civil authorities would not fire at a distance greater than one hundred yards from the mob or rioters — and generally at a much less distance — and yet our ammunition with seventy grains of powder with proper elevation, would carry a ball and do execution hundreds of yards from the firing point. I am sure that this has been the subject of much concern to com- manding officers under like circumstances, as it has been to me. This is not the first time that I have urged consideration of this question. I would recommend a reduction, say to thirty grains of powder to each cartridge, and that ammunition of this class be is- sued to the troops for service in case of breach of the peace or riot when military aid is called for by the Mayor of a city or Sheriff of a county. The peculiar character of the strike in Brooklyn, exceptional to the general strike of the employees of surface railroad workmen^ because of the motive power — the hundreds of miles of electric wires running through our streets in all directions, and the cut- ting of one of these wires by the lawless men who were either on strike or in sympathy with the strikers, always attended by the stoi^ying of cars and consequent gathering of idle men at such points — the hurried dispatch of troops to the scene of trouble, and this, too, of frequent occurrence, made the situation of affairs ex- tremely trying at times. It is a well settled question, that a strike of the employees of a great corporation divides the sentiment of the people in the community in which it occurs. This was es- pecially true of the recent strike in Brooklyn. A large percentage of the people were in full sympathy with the strikers at the begin- 76 Annual Repoet of the Adjutant-Gknbeal. ning of the trouble, and very many continued their sympathy even after violence was resorted to by the strikers. This, of course, added somewhat to the embarrassment of those upon whom de- volved the preservation of peace and the protection of property. There is always, however, a hope for a peaceful adjustment of the difficulties, even from morning to night, and night to morning, and this fact has more or less influence in the disposition of troops and instructions to commanding oflScers. Too much credit can- not be given to the enlisted men for their forbearance under the most trying circumstances. Stones and other missiles were fre- quently thrown by strikers at the soldiers, and in some instances with painful results, and yet the soldierly conduct of the men and their careful training and discipline were such that the adequate means at their command for full protection and satisfaction were not availed of, except when ordered to fire by their commanding officers. It will be noticed by a close reading of this report that the sev- eral organizations of both brigades reported for duty with com- mendable promptness. In most instances the order did not reach the men until late in the evening and from that time until long after midnight, and yet we find them on the march with their re- spective organizations before daylight in the morning. All thoughts of business and every other consideration were cast aside, and the response to the call answered with the true spirit of a soldier. The manner in which the duty was performed, it seems to me, sets at rest the question as to whether the National Guard of this State can be depended upon in such a contest as that which lately disturbed the aflrairs of our city. I have yet to hear of a single instance where a soldier refused or even hesitated to do his duty, even though it was required of him to charge upon fellow work- men with whom, under ordinary circumstances, he would be in sympathy. Mention might be made of individual instances of bravery on the part of officers and men, but the list would be a long one; ^luflfice it to say, that the conduct of the troops from the beginning E.EPOET OF Bhigadiee-Genebal James McLeee. 77 to tlie end of the tour of duty was such as to entitle them to the warmest commendation. General Louis Fitzgerald, although not in command, remained at these headquarters with two members of his staff — Major Montant and Captain Eoosevelt — during the whole of the time that the troops of his brigade were on duty in Brooklyn; his ad- vice and counsel, especially with respect to the assignment of organizations of his brigade to duty, is sincerely appreciated. I would be remiss in my duty to one of the most faithful, effici- ent and intelligent of officers, were I to fail to make favorable mention of Lieut.-Col. John B. Frothingham, Assistant Adjutant- General of this brigade. To him I am greatly indebted and with pleasure make this acknowledgment. Accompanying this report will be found copies of the reports of all commanding officers of organizations, covering their tour of duty, called for in orders from these headquarters, and also a copy of the report of Major George E. Fowler, Brigade Surgeon. Respectfully, JAMES McLEER, Brigadier- General Commanding. Stations Covered by Troops — Railroad Strike — Brooklyn, January 19 to February i, 1895. Beookltn, Queens Co. and Suburban K. R. 1. Bergen Street, between Troy and Albany Avenues, Depot. 2. Reid Avenue, near Fulton Avenue, Car House. 3. Ralph Avenue and Atlantic Avenue, Car House. 4. Gillen Place and Jamaica Avenue Road, East New York, Car House. Atlantic Avenue R. E. 5. Third Avenue, between First and Second Streets, Power House. 6. Fifth Avenue and Twenty-fourth Street, Depot. 7. Ninth Avenue and Twentieth Street, Depot. 8. Seventh Avenue and Twentieth Street, Depot. 78 Annfal Report of the Adjutant- General. 9. Bntler Street and Nostrand Avenue, Depot. ' 10. Bergen Street and Albany Avenue, Depot. 11. Fifth Avenue and Thirty-sixth Street, Depot. 12. Third Avenue and Atlantic Avenue, Office and Stable. 13. Eighth Avenue and Thirty-eighth Street, Bridge over Cut. Beookltn City E. R. 14. Greenpoint Depot, Franklin and Greene Streets. 15. Flushing Avenue Depot, Flushing Avenue, between Nos- trand and Marcy. 16. Myrtle Avenue Depot, Repair Shop, near Broadway, on Myrtle Avenue. 17. Gates Avenue Depot, Eidgewood, Wyckoff and Palmetto Street. 18. Gates Avenue Depot, Ralph and Gates Avenues. 19. Putnam Avenue Depot, Halsey Street and Broadway. 20. Fulton Avenue Depot, East New York, Broadway and Ja- maica Avenue. 21. Fulton Avenue Depot (Bedford), 1400 Fulton Street, near Brooklyn Avenue. 22. Flatbush Depot, Flatbush Avenue, near Vernon. 23. Third Avenue Depot, Third Avenue and Fifty-eighth Street. 24. Twenty-fifth Street Shop, Third Avenue and Twenty-fifth Street. 25. Bush Street Depot, Hamilton Avenue and Bush Street. 26. Southern Power Station, Second Avenue and Fifty-second Street. 27. Eastern Power Station, Kent and Division Avenues. 28. Tompkins Avenue Depot, Fulton and Tompkins Avenue. 29. Nostrand Avenue Depot, Nostrand Avenue and Carroll Street. 30. Lorimer Street Depot, Nostrand Avenue and Park Avenue. 31. Crosstown Depot, Manhattan Avenue and Box Street. 32. Union Avenue Depot, Richards and Coffey Streets. Report of Beigadiee-Geneeal James McLebe. T9 33. Meeker Avenue Depot, Meeker Avenue and North Henry Street. 34. Montague Street Depot, No. 40 State Street, near Furman. 35. Second Avenue Station, Fifty-eighth Street and Second Avenue. 36. Electric Station, 240 Herkimer Street. 37. Hudson Avenue Station, 452 Hudson Avenue. 38. Bushwick Depot, Myrtle Avenue and City Line. 39. Ridgewood Power Station, Wyckoff Avenue and Woodbine Street. Aemoeies. 41. Old Armory, Thirteenth Eegiment. 42. New Armory, Thirteenth Regiment. 43. Armory, Fourteenth Regiment. 44. Armory, Twenty-third Regiment. 45. Armory, Forty-seventh Regiment. 46. Armory, Third Battery. 47. New Armory, Fourteenth Regiment. Copies of Reports of Commanding Officers of Organizations on Duty in Brooklyn during the Surface Railroad Strike, and also Copy of Report of the Brigade Surgeon. Headqttaetees Second Beigade, N. G., N. Y., ) Beooklyn, October 1, 1895. f The Assistant Adj%itcmt-0e7ieral, Second Brigade, iT. O., N. T. : Sir. — I submit herewith the report relating to the Medical De partment of this brigade during the Surface Railroad strike and the riots resulting therefrom beginning January 19th, 1895, and ending February 2d inclusive. The orders issued on the evening of the 18th of January to the various organizations comprising the Second Brigade were promptly transmitted to the individual members of the commands and by the early morning of the 19th a large proportion of the troops were in the armories awaiting further orders. The Medi- cal officers in all cases reported promptly for duty, and were at once assigned to their respective battalions. 80 Annual Report of the AdjutaNT-Geneeal. With the arrival of the troops of the First Brigade on the morn- ing of the 21st of January, further subdivision of battalions into detachments of two companies or even into platoons was made in order to properly protect the extensive area of city territory traversed by the railroads; ultimately as many as thirty-nine posts and a number of outposts were established. The existing regulations provide for one Surgeon and two As- sistant Surgeons for each regiment, who with one Hospital Stew- ard and eight enlisted men detailed from different companies as members of the Hospital Corps, comprise the Medical Depart- ment. It will be seen that the number of Surgeons who are reg- ular members of the Medical Department was quite inadequate to provide a Surgeon for each one of these posts. To meet this emergency a number of practicing physicians, belonging to the various organizations, were detailed at the request of the Regi- mental Surgeons as acting Assistant Surgeons. In a similar man- ner ex-members of the Hospital Corps were detailed to assist the eight men in the regular organization. It was thus found possi- ble within the first twenty-four hours of the tour of duty to pro- vide for medical attendance at all places where it was deemed ad- visable. Daily inspections were at once commenced by the Brigade Sur- geon, and each Regimental Post Surgeon's headquarters was \ is- ited. The result of these inspections and the daily medical re- ports which were received, soon made it apparent that the work of the department was satisfactorily organized. Equipment of the Medical Department. So far as weapons, uniforms,cooking utensils and general outfit of the troops in general were concerned there was room for but little criticism; this fact, by contrast, made the material equip- ment of the Medical Department appear especially defective. The medical supplies issued by the State under the existing reg- ulations to each regiment are as follows: Two orderly pouches, each containing surgical supplies and four small bottles of medicine; four Hospital Corps pouches; two E.EPOET OF Beigadiee-Gbneral James MoLeee. 81 surgical field operating cases. These are all excellent as far as they go, and proved of great value in the treatment of emergency cases; they are, however, entirely inadequate for the proper med- ical care of a regiment. The two field operating cases are both good, but as there are but two such cases issued to the three Sur- geons in a regiment, the supply does not equal the demand. Each Regimental Surgeon is obliged to rely upon his own organization for such additional supplies as he may require. The result is that but few regiments have any regimental medicine chests, and the few that were brought with the commands are in most cases per- sonal property, the result of the professional enthusiasm and pri- vate expenditure of the Surgeon himself. Post Hospitals. In most cases closed cars were utilized as temporary hospitals to which injured persons were brought by litter squads and from which medicines were dispensed by the Hospital Stewards. For- tunately there are numerous well equipped hospitals in the city of Brooklyn, and the ambulance system is well organized, so that the lack of suitable litters in the regiments was neutralized. At posts where such an arrangement was possible, a drug store was used as Medical Headquarters, and both the Surgeons and the troops under their care are in many cases indebted to the kindness of druggists for suitable means of relief. Lack of Means of Defense. In civilized warfare in the open field, medical officers and mem- bers of the Hospital Corps are, by the terms of the Treaty of Geneva, regarded as non-combatants, are not made prisoners, are granted other privileges; they are therefore not armed. In the light of recent events it seems probable that the chief active duty which the National Guard will be called upon to perform is the dispersing of mobs, and the suppression of riots in our large cities. Here the conditions are quite different; the "red cross" grants no safety to the wearer, and provision should certainly be made for the personal defense of the members of the Hospital Corps should 6 82 Annual Report of the Adjutant-General. the necessity arise. The position of the Surgeon and Hospital Corps upon the march is in the rear of the column, and it happened in several instances during the strike that men who were injured and receiving medical attention by the corps were soon surrounded by a howling mob while the regiment was disappearing in the distance. In anticipation of such an occurrence most of the men had provided themselves with revolvers, an New Yoek, January 21, 1 895. ) Oommandin(i Officer Seventt/-'f!rst Hegiment, N. G., i\\ Y.: Sir. — Pursuant to orders from the Adjutant-General, you will proceed by the Brooklyn Bridge and Fulton Avenue Elevated Railroad to station at Albany and Troy Avenues. You will pro- ceed to the Bergen stables, Albany and Troy Avenues, when you will report by telephone to the 0. O. Second Brigade (Telephone 1688 Brooklyn). By his direction you will cover down Bergen Street from the car houses west to Franklin Avenue; you will also cover the depots on Nostrand Avenue, near Butler Street, and the Penitentiary. You will move your command at 5 A. M. to-day. By command of Brigadier-General Fitzgerald, STEPHEN H. OLIN, Assistant Adjutant-Oeneral. The detail to cover the depot at Nostrand Avenue and Butler Street can leave the Fulton Street Elevated Railroad at Nos- trand Avenue station. The regiment was formed at 5 :20 A. M. and twenty rounds of ammunition issued to each man. At 5:45 A. M. it left its armory with a strength of twenty-eight officers and 272 men, and pro- ceeded by the Third Avenue Elevated to the Brooklyn Bridge and the Fulton Avenue Elevated Railroad to Fulton Avenue and Al- bany Avenue, where it disembarked. It was anticipated that re- sistance would be encountered on leaving the elevated road, but EePOKT of BEIGADIBE-GENEEAi JaMES MoLeBE. 133 the streets were found almost deserted. The regiment was marched without annoyance to the car stables on Bergen Street between Albany and Troy Avenues, arriving there about 7 A. M., and relieving one company of the Thirteenth Eegiment. A guard, consisting of Captain Fisher, Lieutenant Bleeker, four non-commissioned officers and twenty-four men, was left at the armory until further orders. During the morning a large number of officers and men who had not received telegrams, and being out of town had not been personally notified, reported at the armory in consequence of see- ing the news in the papers that the regiment had been ordered out. The first detachment of these, numbering two officers and 120 men, under command of Major Smith, left the armory about 9 :80 A. M. and reached the Bergen Street stables between 11 and 11 :30 A. M. A second detachment, consisting of two officers and thirty-two men, reported to the regiment in Brooklyn about 5 P. M. On Tuesday, January 22d, the guard was withdrawn from the armory and, together with other men who had in the mean- time reported at the armory, added three officers and forty-four men to the strength of the regiment. No further detachments arrived. The number present for duty on successive days, as shown by the morning reports, was as follows: January 21st, 329 men; January 22d, 484 men; January 23d, 503 men ; January 24th, 502 men ; January 25th, 499 men ; Jan- uary 26th, 497 men; January 27th, 50{) men; January 28th, 503 men; January 29th, SOI men. The total strength of the regiment was 551. The average num- ber present after the regiment was fully assembled was 500, or 91 per cent. Duty in Beooklyn. On arriving at the Bergen Street car stables I reported by tele- phone to 0. O. Second Brigade, and received instructions to send a patrol down Bergen Street as far as Franklin Avenue, and then to post a detachment of about 100 men at the car stables at Nos- trand Avenue and Carroll Street, opposite the Kings County Pen- 134 Aknual Report of the Adjutant-General. itentiary, and a detachment of about fifty men at the car stables on Butler Street, near Xostrand Avenue. I was further in- structed to preserve the property at these stables from destruc- tion or injury, to disperse any crowds in the vicinity of these stables or of the railroad lines connecting them, and in a general way to protect the railroad companies in operating their roads at and in the vicinity of these stables. The detachments were immediately sent out as ordered. Later in the day further instructions were received by tele- phone from Second Brigade Headquarters to occupy the car stables on Ralph Avenue, near Pacific Street, and also those on Reid Avenue, near Fulton Street, with a detachment of about ten men each. These instructions were carried out about 5 P. M. The result of these instructions was to leave about one-half of the regiment — about 250 men — at the Bergen Street car stables, and to send out four detachments, numbering about 250 men in all, to occupy four separate stations, the extreme points being distant about two miles, following the line of the streets. As there was considerable difference in the facilities afforded for quartering the men and cooking the food at the different stables, the detachments were moved from one stable to another at the end of twenty-four hours, or at most, forty-eight hours' service in one place. On our arrival at the Bergen Street stables on Monday morning, .7;muary 21st, there was a crowd of 200 or 300 men on the side- walk in front of the saloon on the side of the street opposite to the car stables. They watched our arrival with interest, but made no remarks and committed no acts. They were not dis- turbed. The crowd was much smaller in the afternoon, and grad- ually diminished until at the end of forty-eight hours it had dis- appeared entirely. No violence was attempted by this crowd at any time. At intervals during the six days we remained at this station, men passing on the opposite side of the street would oc- casionally use vile epithets to the sentries. No attention was paid to this. A few stones were thrown at night, but no one was hit by them. One evening some empty bottles were thrown out Report [of' BEiGADiEK-GisNEEAL Jamks McLeee. 135 of a window of an adjacent house at some officers who were pass- ing, but they were not struck. Except as above stated, no vio- lence was attempted or threatened in the vicinity of the Bergen Street stables during the six days we remained there, and the same is true of the four other stables where detachments of this regiment were stationed. It was not found necessary to either load the rifles or use the bayonet at any time. The mere presence of the troops seemed to be amply sufficient to maintain order. I ^^•as somewhat surprised at this, for it had been represented to me, both officially and unofficially, that the section of the city in which the regiment was stationed was one of the worst in Brook- lyn. The Bergen Street cars began running Monday morning; the Sumner Avenue line on Tuesday morning; the Reid Avenue line from the Ealph Avenue station on A¥ednesday ; the Butler Street line on Wednesday morning ; the Nostrand Avenue line on Thurs- day morning; and the Tompkins Avenue line on Thursday after- noon. They continued running throughout daylight without in- terruption, except when the wires were cut. They usually sent out the first car between 6 and 6 :30 .V . M., and the last car was brought in on some roads at 8 P. M., and on others between 10 and 11 P. M. Each car was sent out at first with a regular policeman on the front and another on the rear platform, but during the last three days a special policeman was stationed on the front plat- form in place of a regular. During the first three days constant alarms were received in regard to obstructions on the track, and crowds gathered around them. These reports came from Sumner and Reid Avenues and Bergen Street. As soon as such reports were received, a platoon or company, under charge of a commissioned officer, was immedi- ately sent, usually at double time, to the place from which the I'e- port came. In every case the crowd dispersed at the sight of the troops and before their arrival. During the last three days the number of such reports, or alarms, was greatly diminished, and on Friday and Saturday, in- stead of sending a detachment of the regiment, I requested the 136 Annual Eepoet of the Adjutant-Geneeai. Captain of Police to send a squad to the place from which the alarm came, and to notify me in case his men were not sufficient to overcome any resistance. No such notification was received. An escort of a squad of men under command of a Sergeant was furnished the repair wagon engaged in repairing the cut wires whenever it was requested or seemed necessary. At each of the five stations occupied by the regiment a sufficient number of sentries was posted night and day to surround the buildings and prevent any attempt to injure them or "the railroad property contained in them, and also to give warning of the gath- ering of any crowd. The rest of the regiment was kept in compact bodies at the various stables ready to move at a moment's notice night or day, but always to move in a body. The principal streets in the vicinity of our stations, including Bergen Street from Troy Avenue to Washington, Nostrand Avenue from Carroll to Gates, Butler Street from Nostrand to Washington, Troy Avenue from Bergen to Fulton, Sumner Avenue from Fulton to Gates, Reid Avenue from Fulton to Gates, and Fulton Avenue from Nostrand to Ralph, were patrolled by bodies consisting of a platoon, com- pany or two companies, several times a day during Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. On Friday instructions , were received by telephone from headquarters, Second Brigade, to discontinue patrolling the streets, and keep the men in the stables, and, as far as possible, out of sight. At no time were men sent out individually on the cars, nor was there a long line of sentries stretched along the track or the streets. I endeavored at all times to tarry out what I con- ceive to be the function of the National Guard in repressing dis- order, i. e., to keep the men together in compact bodies, ready to move at an instant's notice to the support of the police when they meet resistance which they are unable to overcome, and not to send them out individually to perform the duties of policemen. On Saturday evening, January 26th, orders were received by telephone from Brigade Headquarters to call in the detachments and march the regiment to the armory of the Thirteenth Regiment on Sumner Avenue and Putnam Avenue. These orders were Kepoet of Beigadier-Geneeal James McLeee. 13Y communicated by telephone to the different detachments and were promptly carried into effect, a detachment of a non-com- missioned officer and ten men being left at each of the outer sta- tions, and an oflQcer and twenty men at the Bergen Street stables until the following morning, for the purpose of protecting regi- mental property which could not be transported conveniently dur- ing the night, and incidentally to support the detachments of police left at the car stables in case they should be attacked. No such attacks were made or threatened, and on Sunday, Janeary 27th, these detachments were brought into the Thirteenth Regi- ment Armory and all the regimental property with them. The regiment occupied the main drill hall of the Thirteenth Regiment Armory, the Thirteenth Regiment being quartered in the Administration Building. Every possible courtesy and kind- ness was shown us by Colonel Austen and the officers and men of the Thirteenth Regiment. Owing to the lack of proper space for the purpose and the extreme severity of the weather, neither dress parades nor regular guard mounting had been held during the week. The guard had been furnished by companies in turn, who simply relieved each other without the usual ceremony of guard mounting. During our stay at the Thirteenth Regiment Armory, however, the guard was regularly mounted. On Sunday an inspection of the regiment in heavy marching order was held at 2 P. M., and a brigade review of the two regiments in undress uniform was held by Colonel Austen, as reviewing officer, at 7 :30 P.M. Reveille was uniformly sounded at 5 A. M. until we went to the Thirteenth Armory, when it was postponed till 7 A. M. Taps were sounded at 10 :30 P. M. No other calls were sounded except sick calls and meal calls. Shortly before midnight I (Sunday, January 27th,) received, over the telephone from Brigade Head- quarters, an order to move the regiment at 8 A. M. to its armory in New York. This order was, at the request of the Brigade Headquarters, not communicated to anyone on that evening. I was called at 5 :30 on Monday morning and gave orders for reveille to be sounded at 6 instead of 7, and immediately after reveille the 13S Annual Report op the Adjutant-Geneeal. men cooked tlieir breakfast aud thorougbly policed the quarters they had occupied in the Thirteenth Kegiment xVrmory and the ad- jacent street, where the cooldng had been done. At 8:30 A. M. tlie regiment left the armory and marched to the Sumner Avenue station of tlie Fulton Street ron.d, and proceeded thence via the Fulton Street Elevated to tlie Brooklyn Itridge and the Third Avenue Elevated to Fourtccntli Street and Third Avenue. Here the regiment detrained and marched through Fourteenth Street, Irving Place, Sixteenth Street, Union Square, Seventeenth Street, Fifth Avenue, Thirty-fifth Street and Park Avenue to its armory, arriving there about 10 A. M. I reported my arrival to the A. A. G-., First Brigade, who was at the armory, and shortly after re- ceived from him instructions to dismiss the regiment. The pub- lic property, such as blankets and individunl mess kits, which had been issued for this tour of service, was turned into the Quarter^j master's storeroom, to be carefully packed and held ready for issue on a future occasion. The regiment was then dismissed at noon on Tuesday, January 28th, 1 895, after a service of seven days and parts of two other days. The regiment was visited on the cA^ening of Tuesday, January 22d, by Adjutant-General McAlpin, accompanied by Major Bur- bank, of the army, and officers of the Governor's Staff. We also received visits from officers representing the National Guard of Massachusetts, Connecticut and New Jersey, who came for the purpose of seeing how the men were quartered and subsisted. We also received almost daily visits from staff officers of the First and Second Brigades. •Quarters. The men were quartered in the various car stnbles above re- ferred to. At Bergen Street there were two stables of two dif- ferent lines adjoining each other. One of them, belonging to tlu- Bergen Street line, was so dirty, and moreover was so filled with employees of the railroad company, that no men were quartered in it. The stable of the Queens County and Suburban line at Troy Avenue is new, and, in fact, not finished; the southern side RePOET of BEIGADtER-GENERAL JaMES McLeEE. 139 is entirely open. The space was quite huge and the 250 men at this station were quartered in this stable. At first there was room for all the men in the idle cars, but after the second day the ears were nearly all in use, and there were no cars available for the men except a few summer cars contained in an inclosed part of the building used for a repair shop. These cars were about suf- ficient to accommodate the old guard; the rest of the men had to sit or stand around in the open part of the barn, guns being stacked and packs piled alongside them. At night, however, there were sufficient cars to shelter all the men, and the cars were pro- vided with stoves, so that they could keep warm. There were not enough cars to enable all the men to lie down, and the major- ity of the men slept sitting on the seats. At the Ralph Avenue barn and at Nostrand Avenue and Car- H roll Street, there were sufficient cars to shelter the men at all times night and day, and to enable the men to lie down at night. At Butler Street the conditions were the same as at Bergen Street — no cars during the day and a limited number at night. At Eeid Avenue there were no cars either night or day, and the men slept on the floor of the Superintendent's ofQce and in tlie loft of the barn. These accommodations on the whole were better than could have been expected at such short notice in the middle of the win- ter. The principal discomfort was due to the inaction during the daytime when the men had nothing to do and no place to go to get warm. - Subsistence. The regulations which have been established, and the equip- ment which have been furnished, since the time of the Buffalo strike in 1892, have been of the greatest possible benefit to the men. As we were called out on Suncjay, when the grocery stores were all closed, it was impossible to carry out the provisions of G. O. No. 3, A. G. O., of 1893, although complete arrangements have been made with responsible dealers for carrying out Par. 8 of that order at very short notice on any day except Sunday. The armory contains a range for cooking, but it is rather small 140 Annual Rbpoet of the Adjutant-Genbeal. for the purpose, and I obtained the permission of the Brigade Com- mander to have the breakfast served on Monday morning "from the Park Avenue Hotel, just across the street from the armory. This breakfast was of a very hearty character. For the reason above stated, no rations were taken with the regiment to Broolilyn. The Regimental Commissary secured on Sunday night two large ex- press wagons and in them were transported boxes containing the company cooking equipments recently issued to the regiment. Immediately after arriving at our stations in Brooklyn, these cooking equipments were issued one to each company, and the Commissary with his wagons was sent to the Brigade Headquar- ters to hand in his ration return and obtain rations. He returned in time to distribute the rations about noon, and the men had their dinners cooked at 1 o'clock. After that the meals were served with entire regularity, breakfast at 7, dinner at 12, noon, and sup- j per at 5 :30 P. M. The rations were obtained daily from a store in Brooklyn, brought to the headquarters of the regiment at Bergen Street, and from thence distributed to the four outlying posts. The express wagons spoken of were kept in service during the en- tire time that the regiment was on duty. Commissary Tod display- ing great ability and untiring energy in the performance of his duties, and met with great success. There was no repetition of the unpleasant experience at Buffalo in regard to subsistence. The food was received regularly every day at a stated hour and then distributed to the companies in proportion to their strength. The cooking was done in each company by cooks detailed from the company, and under the supervision of the Captain and the Quartermaster Sergeant. Each Captain was held solely respon- sible for the cooking in his own company. The food was abundant and included a wide range and variety, namely, coffee, sugar, milk, bread and butter, oatmeal, eggs, bacon, fresh beef, potatoes, and a great many other articles. I heard no complaints whatever in regard to either the quality or quantity of the food, but on the con- trary there were constant and favorable comments on the differ- ence between this tour of duty and the one in Buffalo in the mat- ter of food. Kepokt of Beigadier-Geneeal James McLeee. 141 The company cooking equipment, consisting of gaspipe-boiler, camp kettles, pail, meat axe, cleaver, saw, hatchet, butcher knife, large spoon, steel, and one or two other articles, which was rec- ommended by the Equipment Board in 1893, and afterwards adopted and issued by the State, has in my judgment proved in practical experience that it is just what is required by the Na- tional Guard. Temporary kitchens were set up at each of the sta- bles where we were quartered. In most places it was found possi- ble to place them under cover, but where this was not possible on account of the danger of iire, they were set up in the street. Dur- ing the time we were in the Thirteenth Eegiment Armory build- ing, these kitchens were set up in the gutters, just outside of the armory. They answered every requirement. Wood was pur- chased by the Quartermaster from the nearest wood yard, and a small amount of coal was furnished by the railroad company. The uniforms of the men detailed as cooks were practically ruined, and unavoidably so, during this service, and I think that the State should add four canvas suits as part of the cooking equipment for each company, in order that the uniforms may be protected from grease and dirt and being scorched. Equipment. The Merriam packs Were used by. the men and were entirely satisfactory. Very little, however, was carried in them as the men reported at the armory the instant they received notice, and did not have time to bring a change of underclothing. The gray blankets were far superior to the red blankets issued to us in Buffalo in 1892. Clothing. The uniforms and overcbats were an insufficient protection against the severe weather to which we were exposed, but I be- lieve that this was the first time in the history of the National Guard that it has been called out for active service in winter. The forage cap is entirely unsuitable for active service, as it affords no protection against rain, snow or cold, and, in my judgment, 142 Annual Report of the Adjutant-Geneeai. the State should issue the campaign hats as a part of the uniform, to be ^orn only in active service or at Creedmoor. The officers having procured the campaign hats at their own expense, were al- lowed to wear them, and they proved very serviceable. The State uniform makes no provision for shoes or gloves, and in both of these respects the men suffered severely. Fortunately the Citi- zens' Committee of Brooklyn, of which Mr. Woodward was chair- man, came to the relief of the regiment, and supplied each man with a serviceable pair of arctic overshoes and stout woolen gloves. These were of the greatest possible benefit and the thoughtfulness and kindness of this committee were very highly appreciated; the committee also sent a pipe and a bag of tobacco to each man in the regiment. The nature of the service was such that very considerable damage was unavoidably done to the uniforms. This is the second tour of active service that the regiment has had within three years. I think as much damage is done to the uniforms in a week's active service (under the conditions to which the regiment must always be exposed when called out suddenly for an emergency), as in an entire season's drill in the armory, and I would recom- mend that an extra allowance of |1,000 be made for repairing uniforms and replacing such parts as were damaged beyond re- pair. Health. The hospital was established in a small room ordinarily occu- pied as the Superintendent's office; it was also occupied as the headquarters of the regiment. It was small and ill adapted for the purpose, but there was.nothing else to be had. Fortunately there were very few. cases of sickness. Lieutenant-Colonel Downs was attacked with a high fever on the second day of our service and sent to his home in New York. He was unable to return and has since received six weeks' leave of absence on account of ill health. Three officers of the regiment vi-ere in bed with grippe on Sunday morning, but all reported for duty on Sunday night. One of them (Lieutenant Borden) was sent home by the Surgeon on Eepoet of Beigadiee-Geneeal James McLeee. 143 Monday afternoon, but returned to duty again on Tuesday and remained until the completion of the service. There were a few cases of grippe and chills among the men, but in no case sufiflcient to prevent them from performing their duty. Four men slipped on the ice while marching in a patrol; one of them broke his leg, and was sent to the hospital ; the other three sprained their ankles. We were notified from Brigade Headquai'ters that if the garbage were kept separate from the ashes, the city contractor would call for them. He did not, however, make his appearance during our stay in Brooklyn. The stations were thoroughly policed under the direction of the Surgeon every day, and the refuse was hauled away to the city dump in a wagon borrowed from one of the rail- road companies. On account of the great distance to the dump, a pit was dug on a vacant lot adjacent to the stable on Thursday, and the refuse buried there during the remainder of our stay. Discipline. I regret to say that two men were arrested by the civil authori- ties for disorderly conduct while under the influence of liquor and absent from their stations without leave. These are the first cases of the kind that have occurred during the three years that I have been in command of the regiment. One of these men was promptly and unanimously expelled by his company, and ignominiously put out of the regiment. The case of the other man is now being carefully investigated. With these exceptions the discipline was at all times admirable. OflQcers and men performed their duty cheerfully and willingly and their only complaint was that they had not more active duty to perform. They had all left their busi- ness at great personal sacrifice, and they regretted that at times there seemed to be so little for them to do. During the first two days passes were rigidly limited to two men in each company at any one time; on the remaining four days, it was increased to five from each company. In conclusion I beg leave to express my appreciation of the ad- mirable conduct of the regiment during this tour of service. Their behavior on this occasion, as well as in Buffalo, in 1892, shows 144 Annital Eepoet of the Adjutant-Geneeal. conclusively these facts, viz: That the regiment can turn out about 90 per cent, of its strength, equipped and ready for ac- tive service on a few hours' notice; that it thoroughly understands the nature of the duties on such occasions, and while not seeking a needless quarrel with the assembled crowds, is prepared to face and disperse them, and if necessary attack them whenever its ofB- cers give orders to that effect, and not otherwise ; that guard duty is well and efficiently performed at all hours of the day and night, and in rain, snow, heat or cold, or whatever the weather may be ; that discipline is fully maintained and the military routine of the camp or post carried out so far as circumstances permit ; in short, that the regiment is a well disciplined, instructed, and equipped military body, prompt to obey orders and ready to sacrifice its own personal interests to those of the State when called out for duty. As such I commend it to the favorable consideration of the Bri- gade Commander and the Commander-in-Chief. I have sent a copy of this report to the C. O. First Brigade. Respectfully, F. V. GEEENE, Colonel Seventy-jw'st Regiment, If. G., N'. Y- Headquaetees Eighth Battalion, IST. G., N. T., ) New Yoek, Jamcary 28, 1895. f Assistant Adjutant- General, Second Brigade, N. G., N. Y.: Sir. — I have the honor to make the following report of the re- cent tour of duty of this command in Brooklyn : At 7:30 P. M. on Sunday the 20th inst., I received orders from the First Brigade Headquarters to assemble this command at its armory, which I proceeded to do. At 7:20 A. M., January 21st, this command left the armory by order of the Brigade Com- mander, and proceeded to Brooklyn, taking station at the Eastern Power House (Station 27), corner Kent and Division Avenues, re- ported arrival at 8:30 A. M., and sending a- detail of two officers and fifty men to the Flushing Avenue stables (Station 15), and a detail of two officers and twenty-five men to the Lorimer Street stables (Station 30). These points were occupied until this after- Report of Beigadiee-Geneeal James MoLeee. 145 noon, when the Seventeenth Separate Company relieved the main body at the power house, a detail of the Forty-seventh Eegiment that at the Flushing Avenue stables, and a detail of police that at the Lorimer Street stables. On the 24th inst. a detachment of four officers and 100 men under my command assisted in starting the cars on the Flushing and Graham Avenue route; and on the 25th a detachment of two officers and twenty-five men, likewise under my command, assisted in opening the Lee and Nostrand Avenues, and Lorimer Street routes. While on neither occasion was there any serious disorder, it is my conviction, from personal observation and such information as I was able to obtain, that disorders were only prevented by the presence of the troops in force. Throughout the entire tour of duty the members of this command behaved in the most exemplary manner, were at all times alert and ready for duty, and fulfilled such duties as they were called upon to perform in a thoroughly satisfactory manner. The health of the command was good; on this subject I would respectfully call your attention to the report of the Surgeon here- with. Commencing on the morning of the 23d inst., all the troops were taken out into the streets, morning and afternoon, and given proper exercise. The arrangements of the Commissary Department were excellent, the food was abundant and varied, and of a good character. In this connection, I would respectfully call your favorable notice to the Quartermaster of this command. Lieutenant Henry G. Eidabock, who by his careful and faithful performance of his duties, assisted materially in keeping the health of this command in good condition. The orders of the C. O. Second Brigade, to whom I reported for duty during the tour, relieving this command from duty in Brook- lyn, were received by me at 3:15 P. M. this day, and immediate preparations were made to return to this city. The Seventeenth Separate Company reported at 4:40 P. M., but it was not until much later that the detail of the Forty-seventh Regiment relieved my detachment at the Flushing Avenue stables, so that it was not until 6 :10 P. M. that this command was able to take up the line ^ -10 liO Annual Report of the Adjutant-General. of march for its home station. The armory was reached at 8 :10 P. M., and on orders from the C. O. First Brigade, the command was dismissed. The return of this command Avas duly reported to the Brigade Commander personally by my Adjutant, who brought me the orders dismissing the command. The attendance was sat- isfactory, as is shown by the various morning reports. Both ofScers and men evinced, under the most trying conditions, at all times the greatest self-control and discipline. Respectfully, HENRY CHAUNCEY, JR., Major. (Sixty-ninth Battalion) Seventh Regiment Armory, \ New York, January 30, 181*5. f The Assistant Adjutant- General, Second Brigade, iV. G., W. Y.: Sir. — I have the honor to make the following report of the oper- ations of the troo]is under my immediate command during the i"e- cent tour of active service in Brooklyn : Immediately following the arrival of the Seventh Regiment, N. G., N. Y., at the Halsey Street stables in Brooklyn, on Monday morning the 21st inst.. Company A, Captain Conover, and Com- pany H, First Lieutenant Holland commanding, were detached and I was directed to take command of the detachment and move to the corner of Gates and Ralph Avenues, the route to be indi- cated by a mounted policeman who had been ordered to report to me as a guide. I was ordered by the C. O. Seventh Regiment to relieve such guard as I might find at the place designated, and to hold it until further orders. Arriving at the location named, the buildings were found to be an unused stable and car shed. Within two hours after the arrival of the above mentioned de- tachment at the station named, the Sixty-ninth Battalion, Major Edward Duffy commanding, arrived and reported to me pursuant to orders from the C. O. Seventh Regiment. Through the officer of the Seventh Regiment (Captain W. H. Palmer, I. R. P.), who had been sent with Major Duffy from the Eepoet of Bkig-adiee-Gtenkeal James McLeee. 147 Halsey Street stables, I received orders from 0. O. Seventh Begi- ment to relieve the detachment from the Seventh Regiment and direct its immediate return to the station at Halsey Street; also an order to remain in my own person at the station where I was then, retaining the Sixty-ninth Battalion as the guard or garrison of the same. In compliance with these orders the detachment from the Seventh Eegiment was immediately assembled, and under the command of Captain Conover returned to the Halsey Street sta- tion. From this time (10 A. M., Monday, January 21st, 1895), until the return of the Sixty-ninth Battalion to New York City and its dis- missal at the armory at 6 :50 P. M. on Monday, the 28th inst., I was detached from the Seventh Eegiment and was on duty and serving with said battalion. Note. — On receipt of orders from headquarters from First Bri- gade during the evening of Sunday, January 20th, 1895, Major Edward Duffy, the C. O. of the battalion, had caused it to be promptly assembled at its armory. Subsequently he was ordered to proceed with his command to Brooklyn and report to the C. O. Seventh Eegiment, N. C, N. Y., his departure from the armory and his march to be so timed as to enable him to join the First Battery, N. G-., N. Y., Captain Wendel, at the ferry entrance at the foot of East Twenty-third Street at 8 o'clock A. M. The junction was promptly effected and the battalion crossed the ferry with the battery and escorted it from the landing in Brooklyn to Broadway and Halsey Street, where Major Duffy reported to the C. O. Seventh Regiment. The movements of this battalion up to the time it came under my command are recited in the following extract from a report prepared by Major Duffy: Headquaetees Sixty-ninth Battalion, N. G., 'N. Y., \ I^Ew YoEK City. ) Assistant Adjutant- Oeneral, Second Brltjadc, N. G., N. Y.: Sir. — Ihavethehonorto report the duty performed by the Sixty- ninth Battalion, N. C, N. Y., during its tour of service in Brook- lyn: On Sunday evening January 20th, at 7:30, 1 received orders from 148 Annual Report of the Adjutant-General. General Fitzgerald directing that I assemble my command in the armory without delay and to report to him at Brigade Headquar- ters the execution of the order. Immediately issued an order to the Captains of companies to assemble their commands in the armory and to use all means at their disposal to execute the order promptly. I reported at Brigade Headquarters the execution of the order. Monday, January 21st, 1895. At 3 :30 A. M., January 21st, I re- ceived the following order from First Brigade Headquarters : Headquarters First Brigade, JST. G., N. Y., New York, Ja/nuary 21, 1895. The Commanding Officer^ Sixty -ninth Battalion : Sir. — You will hold your men at the armory until further orders. You will not be likely to be ordered to move for about two hours. By command of Brigadier-General Fitzgerald, STEPHEN H. OLIN, Assistant Adjutant^Oeneral. At 6 A. M. [ received the following order from First Brigade Headquarters: Headquarters First Brigade, N. G., N. Y., | New York, Ja/nuary 21, 1895. i The Commanding Ojfice)', Sixty-ninth Battalion, N. G., W. Y. : Sir. — Pursuant to orders from the Adjutant-General you will proceed to the Twenty-third Street Ferry where you .will meet the First Battery. You will escort it across the ferry to Broadway and thence to the corner of Alabama and Fulton Avenues, East New York, where you will report to the C. O. Seventh Regiment. If he should direct you to take position elsewhere, you need not proceed to the corner of Alabama Avenue and Fulton Avenue as directed. You should time your departure from the armory so as to arrive at the ferry before 8 o'clock. By command of Brigadier-General Fitzgerald, STEPHEN H. OLIN, Assistant Adjutant- General. The battalion arrived at the East Twenty-third Street Perry at 7:55 A. M. and met the First Battery, Captain Wendel coijimand- Repoet of Beigadiee-Genbbal James McLbee. 149 ing. Both commands emfearked on Broadway Ferry and pro- ceeded to Brooklyn (Halsey Street and Broadway) without delay. I then reported to the C. O. Seventh Eegiment at the Halsey Street station and received orders from him to proceed with my command to the Gates and Kalph Avenues depot, and relieve the two companies of the Seventh Regiment stationed there. The battalion arrived at the Gates and Ralph Avenues depot at 10 A. M., and I reported to Lieutenant-Colonel George M. Smith, pursuant to orders from C. O. Seventh Eegiment, and the two companies of the Seventh Regiment previously stationed there were relieved. A guard was posted and the battalion m.arched within the car- shed. Arms were stacked and blankets and mess kits distributed. The property to be guarded was a car shed and stable, not in the best of repair, and which offered little shelter for the men. The duties performed during the day and night were ordinary guard duty, no crowds being allowed to gather in the vicinity of the sheds. (End of extract from Major Duffy's report). Tuesday, January 22d, 1895, Station, Gates and Ralph Avenues. The arrival at the station during the afternoon of a party of newly hired employees attracted a large crowd, which was dis- persed by the guard without resorting to harsh measures. At 4 P. M. an order was received through Colonel Appleton, Seventh Regiment, directing the detail of one 6bmpany to relieve a company of the Forty-seventh Regiment, stationed at the Repair Shops at Myrtle Avenue and Broadway, Station 16. Company D, Captain Desmond, was detailed. At 5 :05 P. M. a telephonic communication from Captain Desmond announced his arrival at the station named; he reported that he had relieved Company. E, Forty-seventh Regiment, Captain Sullivan. At 11 P. M. General McAlpin, Adjutant-General; McLewee, In- spector-General, and other officers of the general staff made an unofficial visit to the station. The quarters were so damp and cold that it was impossible for the men of the command to sleep comfortably; many did not at- 150 Annual Eepoet of the Adjutant-Genekal. tempt to secure sleep, preferring to pass the night at the fires which were burning in the streets in front of the station. Wednesday, January 21st, 1895, Station, Gates and Ralph Ave- nues. At 12:25 A. M. Colonel Appleton communicated an order by tel- - ephone in substance as follows, viz: Myrtle Avenue lines move Wednesday, January 23d, 1895, at 7 A. M. from Ridgewood. Using one company of the Seventh Regi- ment from Major Abrams command in conjunction with the Sixty- ninth Battalion patrol from Ridgewood station to Myrtle Avenue and Broadway; take in the company detailed to-day to relieve the company from the Forty-seventh Regiment; connect left with Major Abrams' force; extend west from Broadway, join with Twenty-second Regiment, which has orders to join your left; patrol line up and down, allow no crowds to assemble; do not weaken your line; leave two companies at present station; commu- nicate with headquarters of the General commanding as there may be further instructions. Headquarters of the General commanding were called up by telephone; in conversation with Colonel Prothingham, A. A. G., I received substantially an afdrmation of the orders received from Colonel Appleton. The orders appearing to be largely discretionary, I decided to leave one company at the station at Gates and Ralph Avenues. Communications were had by telephone with Major Abrams at Ridgewood Power House relative to the disposition of the troops, and with Caf)tain*Desmond at the repair shops, instructing him to be in readiness to join the command when it reached Myrtle Ave- nue and Broadway. At Gates and Ralph Avenues, reveille was sounded at 5 :.30 A. M. breakfast at 6 and assembly at 6:45 o'clock. Leaving Company A, First Lieutenant Grealish comraanding,in charge of the station (Captain McCauley reported Inter in the day), the battalion proceeded along Broadway to the junction of that street with Myrtle Avenue where it was joined by Company D, Captain Desmond. The battalion was deployed along Myrtle Avenue from a point some distance west of Broadway, -where a junction was had with Report of Beigadiee-Genekal James McLeeb. 151 a battalion of the Twenty-second Regiment, under Major Bartlett, to a point about three-fourths of a mile eastward, where connec- tion was made with tl>e patrols from Major Abrams' command. By the time this disposii ion of the command had been made, the cars commenced their trips, the first one passing westward at about 9 A. M. ; from that hour until dusk the trips were continued without the interference of any unauthorized person or persons. The instructions to patrols were to permit no crowds to gather, and these orders were executed with as little interference as possi- ble with the rights and privileges of the peaceably disposed. There was no violence or attempts at violence during the day along the line covered by my command and no case of injury to any person reported. At the close of the day there was considerable delay in relieving the command caused by the neglect of the officials of the trolley lines to notify me or cause notice to be sent to me of the with- drawal of the cars for the night; when this information was finally received, which was about 7 P. M., the battalion was as- sembled and marched to the repair shops and quartered for the night there. As soon as telephonic communication could be secured with Colonel Appleton, he was notified of the withdrawal of the patrols and the return of the command to quarters. Through Colonel Appleton the station at the repair shops was placed under my command in addition to the station at Gates and Ralph Avenues; with his approval I decided to make the first named place my headquarters until otherwise ordered. January 24th, Stations: Five companies at repair shops, Sta- tion 16; one company at Gates and Ralph Avenues, Station 18. Observing from a personal inspection and a trip and return over the line (Myrtle Avenue), from the repair shops to Ridge- wood Power House early in the morning, that the cars were run- ning without molestation by strikers or others, I decided, in the absence of orders to the contrary, to keep the command in quar- ters, but in readiness for a prompt assembly in case of need or call. An occasional visit to points covered on the previous day 152 Annual Kepoet of the Adjutant-Genekal. by this command and the detachments from the Seventh and Twenty-second Regiments, established the fact that there was no interference with the proper running of the cars on the Myrtle Avenue road beyond that which the police could easily control and prevent if they were so disposed. Once during the day a patrol was sent to a point where it was reported that obstructions had been placed on the track ; the offi- cer commanding the patrol reported on his return that he was unable to discover any obstructions, or note or learn of any dis- turbance. Eeporting at headquarters of the General commanding during the evening pursuant to instructions received, I was while there handed an order supplementing and confirming the order of Col- onel Appleton by virtue of which I had, since the morning of the 21st inst., exercised command of the Sixty-ninth Battalion. The following is a copy of the order referred to, viz: Headquaetees Second Beigade, N. Gr., IST. Y., i Beooklyn, January 24, 1895, ) Special Oedebs ? No. 12. 5 I. Lieutenant-Colonel George Moore Smith, Seventh Regiment, N. G., N. Y., is hereby detached from the Seventh Regiment, and assigned to duty with the Sixty-ninth Battalion. By command of Brigadier-General McLeer, JOHN B. FROTHINGHAM, Assistant\Adjutant- General. Lieutenant-Colonel Geoegk Mooee Smith, through Headquarters, Seventh Regiment. At midnight the following order was received from Colonel Ap- pleton by telephone, viz : "You will keep your troops in station to-morrow and use all necessary precautions to protect yourself; await orders; keep your troops in hand so as to proceed to any point necessary. This in order to see if car lines can be operated without military being in evidence." Friday, January 25th, 1895, Stations: Five companies at the re- pair shops; one company at Gates and Ralph Avenues. Eepoet of Beigadibk-GeneealJJames MoLeee. 153 The command was kept in quarters but ready for prompt as- sembly. From a personal inspection made from time to time dur- ing the day, and an occasional trip in the cars of the Myrtle Ave- nue line from the repair shops to Eidgewood Power House and re- turn, it was evident that the cars of this particular line could be kept running without the immediate presence of the military. Major Perkins of the staff of the First Brigade visited the sta- tion and inspected the quarters. The Surgeon of the Second Bri- gade also visited and inspected the quarters. Saturday, January 2Cthj 1895, Stations: Five companies at the repair shops; one company at Ralph and Gates Avenues. The command was kept in quarters ; on two occasions during the day reports were received at the station of the placing of obstruc- tions upon the tracks ; in the first case they were removed by the police; and in the second instance the patrol from this command removed them and subsequently patrolled the line on that par- ticular point until relieved by the presence of policemen. In both instances the obstructions were pieces of broken rock weighing from ten to twenty pounds, undoubtedly placed on the track by mischievous boys. Received and by letter acknowledged a donation from the Citi- zens' Committee of Brooklyn, of fifteen cases of overshoes, for dis- tribution to the battalion. Sunday, January 27th, 1895, Stations: Five companies at the re- pair shops ; one company at Gates and Ralph Avenues. No disturbances reported during the day. Those of the command who desired to attend Divine services were given the opportunity to do so ; two companies in charge of their officers attended 9. A. M. service in the nearest church, and three companies with the field and staff attended 11 A. M. service in same church. With the exception of this attendance at church, the command remained in quarters during the day. Monday, January 28th, 1895, Stations : Five companies at the re- pair shops; one company at Gates and Ralph Avenues. At 6 A. M. notified by telephone from Hal sey. Street station 151 Annual Report of the Adjutant-Gbneral. that the Seventh Regiment had orders to return to its home sta- tion in Xew York City. The following orders were received about 3 P. M., viz. : Headquaetees Second Brigade, N. CI., !N. Y., | Brooklyn,. J,.* No. 16. jJi'-tiact. tt- "X- * -K » YII. The commanding ofBcer Sixfj-ninth Battalion is hereby directed to call in his detachment from Station 18, Gates and Ralph Avenues, as soon as relieved hj the police, and move his command this day as soon as relieved by a detachment from the Forty-seventh Regiment, by Brooklyn Elevated Railroad to Bridge or Twenty-third Street Ferry to New York City, and report his arrival there to C. O. First Brigade. By command of Brigadier-General McLeer, JOHN B. FROTHINGHAM, Assistant Adjutant- General. The C. O. Company K, at the station. Gates Avenue and Ralph Avenue was notified pursuant to the foregoing to leave his station with his company as soon as relieved by the police and join the bat- talion at the repair shops. Quarters were policed and preparations were made for depar- ture for the liome station in New York City as soon as relieved. Acting upon instructions previously received the Quartermaster caused such unbroken packages of stores as he had on hand to be returned to the parties from whom the same had been received on the orders of the Commissary of the Second Brigade, taking there- for the receipts of the parties in triplicate. About 5 P. M. the battalion Avas relieved by two companies from the Forty-seventh Regiment, under the command of Lieutenant- Colonel Hubbell, and headquarters notified by telephone of the ar rival of the relieving detachment. The command took train on the Brooklyn Elevated Road at junction of Broadway and Myrtle Avenue to Twenty-third Street Report of Beigadiee-Geneeal James McLeee. 155 Feny, thence to its armory; where it arrived at 6:50 P. M. and was promptly dismissed. Headquarters First Brigade was notified at 8 P. M. of the return of the command to its armory. Subsistence. The subsisten,ce of the battalion during the first four days of its tour, viz.: Monday, Tuesd"ay, Wednesday and Thursday, was by meals of reasonably good quality and quantity and fair variety, furnished twice daily from a restaurant in New Y ork City in ac- cordance with an ari»angement made by Major Dufty prior to the departure of the battalion from its armory. For the remaining days of the tour, viz.: Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday, the Quartermaster drew uncooked rations through the Commissary Department of the Brigade (Second) and these rations were dis- tributed to the several companies and enlisted men detailed there- for as coolis, prepared for the men. These detailed men showed considerable aptitude for their duties as such cooks, demonstrat- ing thereby the ability of the command to take care of itself under most any circumstances. It was, however, somewhat difficult to cause the meals to be prepared and in readiness at fixed hours; but this difficulty would doubtless have been overcome with an experience of a few days longer and with improved facilities for cooking. The food which was furnished by the Commissary Department was, so far as my observation went, of the best quality, extremely liberal in quantity and of a sufficiently varied character. Every need and requirement of the troops in the matter of food and stores wei^ apparently considered and thoughtfully provided for. Great praise is due to the Commissary Department of the Second Brigade for the promptness and character of its service. Quarters. The quarters occupied by the troops under my command during the tour were at the stations already mentioned in this report. The buildings at Gates and Ealph Avenues lacked the necessary accommodations and conveniences to render them desirable or 156 Annual Repoet of the Adjutant-G-eneeal. suitable quarters for so large a number of men as occupied them during the time from Monday morning until Wednesday morning. At the repair shops at Myrtle Avenue and Broadway, the quar- ters were desirable in many respects, the various lofts were large, thoroughly warmed and ventilated. The facilities which these quarters afforded for cooking and feeding the command were good. The accommodations and conveniences were ample. Acknowledgments are due to the Superintendent of the I'epair shops, Mr. D. S. Moffatt, and his assistants for the many acts of kindness to myself and the officers and enlisted men of the com- mand during the time it was quartered at that station. Health. The health of the command during the tour of active service in Brooklyn was generally good. Three enlisted men were sent to the hospitals. For particulars regarding their cases, reference may be had to the report of the medical officer of the battalion, Surgeon Collins. In conclusion I extend my thanks in behalf of the Sixty-ninth Battalion to you, and through you to the military authorities in Brooklyn, for the consideration shown the battalion while in ac- tive service in that city. Very respectfully, your obedient servant, GEORGE MOORE SMITH, Lieutenant- Colonel Seventh Regiment, N. O., iV. Y. Assigned to duty with and- commanding the Sixty-ninth Battalion, ]S~. G., i\^. Y., during its tour of active service in Brooldyn. Headquaetees Tkoop "A," N. G., N. Y., ]S[ew York, Felruary 2, 1895. Tlie Assistant Adjutant-General, Secoud Brigade, N. G., N'. Y. : Sir. — I have the honor to submit my report. General Orders No. 1, Headquarters First Brigade, dated January 20th, 1895, re- ceived at my house at 7:40 P. M., directed Troop "A" to assemble at once at the armory and await orders. I immediately proceeded to telegraph office and sent 112 telegrams, directing the members to report at armory immediately, ready for field service; then di- KePOET of BEIGADIBK-GENEEAIi JamES MoLeBB. 157 reeled the Commissary Corporal to get rations for two days, hire a wagon to convey cooking utensils, make arrangements to have breakfast in the armory very early on the morning of January 21st. Then went to the riding schools, getting fifty horses from Dickels, forty from the Central Park, thirteen from the Fifth Ave- nue Academy, which with private horses made up the required number. Then proceeded to the armory and as soon as enough men arrived they were sent for the horses, which were brought to the Fifth Avenue School for shelter. The men were constantly coming in, so by midnight there were about eighty present. January 21st — Breakfast was prepared at armoi-y at 3 :30 A. M. The command to saddle was given about 5 A. M. so that when orders were received at 6 A. M. to move, the troop marched with eighty-nine men and horses, via Madison to Fifth Avenue, to Twenty-third Street, to Twenty-third Street F^rry, to Broadway, Brooklyn, and then to Fulton Street and Tompkins Avenue, arriv- ing about 8:30 A. M. In a short time fourteen more men and horses joined, and later a few more. Relieved the company of the Thirteenth, which was stationed there; posted mounted sen- tinels on Fulton Street, and also on Herkimer Street, guarding two large car houses come distance apart, in Fulton Street, and also on electric construction company's house and material on Herkimer Street. Quite a large crowd was gathered in the vicinity, so I directed several mounted men to ride up on the different sidewalks and disperse them, which was done, and no crowd ever collected again in our neighborhood. 12 :30 P. M. I went to Sumner Avenue on being told there was trouble, and found a small mob had been dispersed by the police; marched six miles. The whole troop was put on guard during the first day, platoons of twenty-five men and horses at a time. During the day everybody was kept moving on the streets, so that there was no trouble. At 5 P. M. the first platoon was put on for the night. The kitchen was located in Her- ~ kimer Street on arrival and dinner was ready at 12. We brought provisions and wood from New York. The horses were placed in old car stables on Herkimer Street, except the guard which were 158 AxNiTAL Repoet of the Adjutant-General. kept saddled, standing in Fulton Street entrance, ready for in- stant service. Stable call at 4 P. M. Supper was served at 5 P. jM. Tvv'o Swiss gentlemen, -lanot and Scheidler, offered two floors of watch factory for the men to sleep in, which was artificially heated and made an excellent barrack. Number on duty, G officers and 302 enlisted men. January 22 — Reveille at G A. M. ; watered and fed horses; break- fasted at G :;!(); at 7 guard was changed. The second platoon under Lieutenant Halpiu marching on for twenty-four hours. Every- thing had been quiel during the previous night. About 12 M. re- ceived ordeis from Itrigade Headquarters that thert' was trouble at Kalpli Avenue, and sent Lieutenant Badgley with all of the second, or guard platoon, which \\as not on post, at once to that locality; ordered the third and fourth platoons to saddle up; was informed by a policeman on a Fulton Street car that a crowd had gotten in betweeu Lieutenant Badgley and ourselves and Avere trying to cut the cable wih shears on poles. I at once sent Lieu- tenant Reed with the third platoon to move up Fulton Street, to get in touch with Lieutenant Badgley, and to keep the street clear back to Tompkins Avenue. I moved the fourth platoon into the Fulton Street entrance of car stables, and kept them there to stand to liorse, ready for any emergency. The first platoon was kept ready in the stable proper. The second jjlatbon at Ralph Ave- nue was relieved by the fourth; about 3 P. M. Lieutenant Badgley reported that on his arrival at Ralph Avenue about 1:15 P. M. he found a very large crowd blocking the streets; warned it to dis- perse, which it did not do, so he ordered his platoon to draw sabre, formed line across the street from house to house, and charged the crowd, dispersing it and driving it in all directions. There was no further trouble that day or subsequently at that point. The third and fourth platoons were kept out until dark and then drawn in. During the evening one of the sentinels, S. Rowe Bradley, Jr., ordered a drunken man to move on; he made some insolent reply; Bradley jumped off his horse and had him by the collar in an instant, and started with his prisoner to the guard house, when a crowd of about fifty roughs ran out of a saloon to Eepokt of Bkigadibr-Geneeal James McLeee. 169 rescue him, when the three mounted sentinels in the street, at a sign from the Corporal of the guard, started after them, with drawn sabres, and most effectually drove them out of the neigh- borhood. The prisoner Avas brought to the guard house and turned over to the police, who had been t(>lephoned to come after him. A telegraph wire was put into troop's oflice, thereby cOut necting me with Brigade Headquarters. During the evening re- ceived orders to seud out detaclinieuts the next day to guard con- struction parties and wagon and line repairing parties and wagons. Marched during the day about twenty-five miles. January 2?>d — The detachments ordered out had breakfast, fed and watered horses at 5 A. M., and moved out at 6 A. M ., guarding wagons of track clearers. The one under Sergeant Jacobfts re- turned at 8 A. M. ; traveled seven miles. Another detachment under Lieutenant Badgley went out at 8 A. M.', going to Hanson Place to Flatbusli Avenue to Third Avenue to Fifty-eighth Street, guarding working party clearing tracks, Superintendent repre- senti^ng that a long distance of track was seriously obstructed and that the neighborhood was a bad one. This detachment returned at 11 A. M., clearing all obstruction. Quitea rough mob gathered at Fifty-first Street and Third Avenue, and were inclined to in- terfere with the workmen. The officer in command. Lieutenant Badgley, ordered them to move, which they were inclined to re- sent, so he put his horse into the crowd, followed by his troopers; five or six toughs fell down a steep bank getting out of the way, and the remainder ran off through a vacant lot and gave no fur- ther trouble. The party traveled about fifteen miles. Cars ran on the Fulton Street line after 10 A. M. regularly, and more people were using them, and quite a number of ladies seemed to have gotten over their fear. Horses and men are in excellent condition. Informed Brigade Headquarters that there was no objection tb continuing same work next day. January 24th — All quiet during the night. Sent out two detach- ments at 6 A. M. with linemen and track cleaners. Cars running on Fulton Street since 7:30 A. M- At 8:50 A. M. one detachment 160 Annual Eepoet of the Adjutant-Geneeal. under Sergeant Williams, returned witTi repairers; found line cut - in two or three places and repairs were made. Distance traveled, eight miles, going to Alabama Avenue and elsewhere; no crowds. Second detachment under Lieutenant Bridgeman returned at'9 :07 A. M., having traveled large part of Brooklyn to Navy Street, to Court House, to junction of Alanhal tan and Nassau Avenues ; found a few switches frozen ; no obstruc- tions anywhere; no crowds; no demonstrations of any kind; trav- eled ten or twelve miles. Sergeant ^Villiams and detachment went out with linemen at 1:30 P. M.; returned at 4:45 P. M. and went to Tomp-kins Avenue and Flushing Avenue and found quite a crowd, which they kept moving; no trouble. At Broadway and Sumner Avenue found wire cut in two places; repairs were made. Found two cuts on Fulton Street at Hopkins and Stone Avenues. A small crowd gathered at Stone Avenue but it was kept moving; no trouble; detachment traveled about twelve miles. Another detachment of twelve men under Lieutenant Bridgeman went about 1 P. M. with track clearers to open up Tompkins Avenue and Flushing Avenue; returned at 4:08 P. M. Lieutenant Bridge- man reported that he marched with construction clearing wagons and men to Flushing Avenue, and so on towards Green- point Avenue. Found no obstructions on track, but switches were frozen, water having been poured on. At the torner of Green- point Avenue and Kent Street, a crowd of about 2,000 persons formed in the rear of repair wagon and escort, and made threats and threw stones. Lieutenant Bridgeman formed his detachment into line, faced toward the crowd,, drew sabre, and moved toward the crowd at a walk, crowd falling back slowly. The Lieutenant then rode alone to the crowd and said : "I give you fair warning to stop throwing stones and to disperse, and if you do not I will charge you and somebody will get hurt." The crowd dispersed, going into houses, down streets, etc., giving no further trouble. The work A\as continued, and when the detachment returned, found the same crowd, but no disturbance was made. The detach- ment traveled in all about twenty miles. About 4 P. M. a man placed a barrel of ashes on track on Fulton Street; he was seen by REPoiiT OF Beigadiee-Gteneral James McLeek. 161 Trooper Thorne, -svlio had Mm arrested. Police sent patrol wagon on application by telephone. Trooper Thorne appeared against him later, and a strong case was made against him of placing ob- stacles on the track, thereby endangering human life. At 5 P. M. a detachment of Lieutenant Halpin and eight men went out with the track clearers; going to Nostrand Avenue and Flushing Ave- nue, found a small crowd, but plenty of police who kept the crowds moving. Then went towards the Penitentiary, and some distance into the country. -No trouble; traveled about ten miles. At 8 P. M. small detachment went out with the linemen up Fulton Street; repaired Avire; small crowd, no trouble; traveled about seven miles. Detachments were sent out at short distances to escort re- pairers. January 25th — Reported at Brigade Headquarters at 8:30 A. M. Two detachments were sent out last night about 9:30 with repair wagons; repaired the wire in several places; each party traveled about seven miles, making a total distance traveled by the various detachments on the 24th, from eigh+y to one hundred miles. This morning two large detachments were sent out at 6 o'clock, having breakfasted, fed and watered the horses at 5 o'clock. One, under Lieutenant Halpin, returned at 8:30 A. M., having gone with line repairers to Bedford Avenue and North Fourteenth Street; on Bushwick Avenue, found wire cut; took an hour to re- pair it; returned by same route; no trouble; no crowd; traveled about seven miles. Policemen reported to Lieutenant that wire was cut previous night by six men in a wagon from Long Island City; two of the party were arrested and found with piece of cut wire. Cars running on that line all of the 24th inst. Another large detachment sent out under Sergeant Coudert about 8:30 A. M. with repair wagons to go to Williamsburgh; no trouble; trav- eled ten miles. At 9 :30 A. M. the second party under Sergeant Nichols sent out with line repairers, returned; reported that they went to Columbia Street, and cleared half a mile of wire of dead cats, and all manner of debris; went also to Myrtle Avenue and SuBaner Avenue and put in section of wire; no crowds. At 10 A. 11 162 AxisaAL Report of the Adjutant-General. M. party went out ; returned at 12 M. ; went to Knickerbocker, near Grand Avenue, and several other places; removed all obstruc- tions; crowds standing around through curiosity more than any- thing else; no trouble; traveled about fifteen miles. Small de- tachment under Corporal Kerr also repaired wire on Ralph Ave- nue; traveled about three miles. Received word about 11 A. M. that Nostrand Avenue line was to be opened and that crowd was collecting to make trouble. Sent out one platoon under Lieuten- ant Reed down Pulton Street, another under Sergeant Nichols, down Herkimer Street; went myself; dispersed all crowds; kept platoons moving in vicinity for an hour; recalled one and sent one under Lieutenant Reed to end of Nostrand Avenue, towards Peni- tentiary; no trouble; traveled in all about fifteen miles. At 2 P. M., January 25th, received the following from Brigade Headquarters: Information just received at Second Brigade Headquarters states that a mob of 1,500 has assembled in Queens County, and has captured some thirty motormen and imprisoned them in the engine house at Maspeth at the junction of Flushing Avenue and Grand Street about four and one-half miles from where you are. The Sheriff of Queens County has telephoned to these head- quarters for aid. You are hereby directed to proceed with one platoon to above point by the following route: Through Tliroop Avenue to Ptushing Avenue, and turn to right; thence out Flush- ing Avenue to Johnson Avenue ; at this point await the arrival of the Sheriff of Queens County. If he hands you a written order signed by himself as Sheriff and addressed to General McLeer, re- quiring your troop to enter Queens County, you will proceed to the engine house just beyond the junction of Flushing Avenue and Grand Street, to aid the civil authorities in suppressing vio- lence. After having released the imprisoned men and having given them safe conduct, you will return to your quarters. Please report the result of your experience in carrying out these orders. By command of Brigadier-General McLeer, JOHN B. PROTHINGHAM, A-^sistaid Adjutant- General, Second Brigade. At 2 P. M. telegraphed headquarters that I would go, taking two platoons and leaving two platoons with two officers at head- quarters. Left troop headquarters at 2:30 P. M. with two plat- Report of Beigadiee-Genebal James McLeee. 163 cons under Lieutenants Badgley and Reed, and returned at 5 :30 P. M., making the following report to Brigade Headquarters: "In pursuance to orders, proceeded to the boundary line of Queens County. Reaching there at 3 :15 P. M., had to wait some minutes ; finally Under Sheriff came; had no communication. He went into a house, wrote what was required, when I proceeded; met the Sheriff, who gave me the formal application, Which I will for- ward. Proceeded to the engine house; arrested six men, who were held by some deputies. The crowd consisted of about 150, principally boys and women; then took the prisoners to car house, when the Sheriff endeaTored to secure evidence against them, but failed, so he discharged them. It seems there was a fire out there about 12 M. and the engine company was out, so strikers occupied the house, and when car containing new motormen came along, strikers ran out a hose carriage across the track, boarded car and forced the men to go into the engine house, where they were held for a time, and then allowed to go by ones and twos. By the time the Deputy Sheriff arrived none of the motormen were left, but finding six men in the house held them until we ar- rived. I do not think there were more than 300 or 400 people there at any time, and many of those were attracted by the fire." The crowd of men dispersed before we arrived. When I went with Sheriff to car house, a detachment of eight men under Corpo- ral Greer was left to guard the engine house. Shortly after my de- parture a crowd of about 150 men collected and were very ugly, so the Corporal ordered the detachment to draw sabres and charge, striking a few, and effectually putting them to rout, fall- ing over each other in getting out of the way, running them off through the fields to some woods. Distance traveled about twelve miles. About 2 P. M., just before my departure to Mas- peth, sent a detachment of Sergeant E. M. Nichols and, six men to guard line men; they went to Greenpoint, to Bedford Avenue, and found two blocks of wire down. There was a jam of cars and a large mob of fully 2,000 men who were very ugly, threw stones, hooted, etc. ; they boarded cars and took off the motormen, except the one on the first car, which the detachment prevented. 164 Annual Kepobt of the Adjutant-Geneeal. The Sergeant dismounted, went into several of the cars, and com- pelled the mob to get out, striking a few. The detachment was forced to ride into the crowd and force them along, using their sabres quite freely in trying to control the ugly crowd, there being only seven troopers against 1,500 men or more. One large man, very ugly, was struck by Trooper North with his sabre on the shoulder, which glanced and took him in the neck, knocking him down. At that moment one of the troopers accidentally dropped his pistol, which this man who was struck rushed for. Trooper North, seeing him, charged down on him, cut him with his sabre on the cheek. The detachment controlled this mob for fully two hours, while repairs were being made. Sergeant Nichols is of the opinion that if the crowd had not been afraid of the troopers, they would have had a very nasty time of it. The detacliment went to another point and then returned. Two other detach- ments went out and repaired wire; traveled about six miles. Total distance traveled by detachment to-day, eighty-six miles. Januarj' 26th — During the evening of the 25th inst., a.few union linemen tried to beat a non-union man; it was reported at guard room, and Corporal Marcellus, with two or three troopers, chased them into a saloon, through the back doors, over fences, through back yards, and finally captured them. Corporal Cleland rode into a saloon on horseback to assist if necessary. January 26th, 8 A. M., detachment under Lieutenant Eeed, that went out with track clearers, found a wagon load of stones at Graham Avenue and Meeker Street. Found, at Nostrand Avenue and Floyd Street, all manner of debris, which they removed; traveled about ten miles. At 12:15 P. M., a crowd reported gath- ering at New York Avenue and Bergen Street, sent a detach- ment under Corporal Barry to disperse them; found a detachment of the Seventy-first had driven crowd from vicinity of workmen. Detachment saw them some distance off, went there and drove them out of the neighborhood ; about 200 in the crowd; traveled about six miles. Construction party applied at 7:15 P. M. for an escort, saying they would not go out without troopers; sent a de- tail under Corporal Finken ; returned about 9:50 P. M.; repaired EepOET of BuiGADIEE-GENfUiAL JaMES McLeEE. 165 wires in several places. Live wire hanging in street struck wagon wheel and gave one of the men a severe shock, he yelling like mad; traveled about tAvelve miles. Detachments traveled dur- ing the day about thirty miles. January 27th — A large detachment under Sergeant Jacobus went out about 7 A. M.; returned at 9 A. M.; went to Broadway and Union .Vvenue and repaired wires; then out Broadway to Fulton Street and made repairs on tlie way down Fulton vStreet to electrical headquarters; then down Xostrand Avenue to Pen- itentiary; no crowds anywliere; cars were running; traveled fifteen miles. At 9:43 -V. M. second ]iarty under Lieutenant Badgley, that went out at 7, returned; went to Ralph Avenue, near Fulton Street and repaired two cuts; then to Troy Avenue, near Bergen, and repaired three cuts; no crowds; traveled about six miles, although out about three hours, as the breaks were bad. At 12:40 P. M. detachment went out to Queens County line under Sergeant ^Villiams; foriud few obstructions on track, w'hich were removed; but on Sleeker .Avenue there was so much obstruction party did not attempt to remove it. .^a large crowd was gathered in front of the JFeel-ier .\^enue stables; the detachment dispersed them. Bottles and missiles were thrown from the windows, but on the troopers drawing their pistols and ordering windows closed, they were shut up quickly. The crowd followed detach- ment to county line, and when they returned, closed in, throwing stones and were very uglj^; one set of fours turned and drove them back with their sabres; detachment traveled about fifteen miles. At C:10 P. M. detachment under feergeant Holly, sent out at 4 P. M. with wire men, returned; went to Nassau Avenue and repaired bad break in wires; then to Greenpoint Avenue, near Penny Bridge, and removed a car-truck upside down on track ; repaired wire, at same point. A crowd of about 300 was very ugly, throwing stones, etc., making it necessary to charge with drawn sabres twice, but as they returned, the Sergeant ordered pistols drawn, but did not cock them; then they charged, dis- persed the crowd and ran them off through the fields. They gave no further trouble. Returned to repair shop ; then went to Stuy- 166 Annual Kepoet of the Adjutant-Gen eeal. vesant Avenue and Fulton Street and repaii'ed a cut wire; found a large crowd assembled, but not unruly; traveled about twelve miles. Another detachment went to Stone Avenue and else- where; repaired wires; comparatively quiet; no stones thrown; traveled five miley. Total distance traveled during the day, sixty-three miles. Januai'y 28th — Detachment went out about 10 A. M. under Lieutenant Bridgeman ; returned at 1 :20 P. M. and went to foot of Nassau Street and cleared and removed stones from track; then to Newtown Bridge at foot of Grand Street; made repairs to track; then back through Union Avenue; no crowds auy where; traveled about twelve miles. At 1:50 P. ]\I. second detachment sent out under Serge,-int Williams; went to Atlantic Avenue Ferry, to Fulton Ferry, to Wall Street Ferry, then through Wil- liamburgh to vacant lots; cleared the switches and wires in all directions. Flushing Avenue to Graham Avenue crowds along the river front, but orderly; no trouble anywhere; traveled about fifteen miles. Troop has covered both East and West Brooklyn to-day; everybody orderly; no trouble; traveled in all about twenty-seven miles. Received orders at 3 P. M. to return to New York and report to First Brigade upon being relieved by police. Packed up and left Tompkins Avenue and Fulton Street at 4 :27 P. M. and arrived at armory, Ninety-fourth Street and Park Avenue, at 6:05 P. M., about nine miles making tlie total distance during the day thirty- six miles. In closing the report, I have the honor to call the attention to the gallant and meritorious conduct and the most excellent judg- ment displayed by First Lieutenant Oliver B. Bridgeman in hand- ling his detachment in dispersing a large mob at . Greenpoint Avenue and Kent Street on the 24th of January'. Also to the gallant and meritorious conduct of First Lieutenant Howard G. Badgley, and the most excellent judgment displayed by him in the handling of his detachment in dispersing a large mob on Fulton Street, near Ealph Avenue, on the 22d of January, and again on Keport of Brigadiee-Cteneeal James McLeee. 167 Third Avenue and Fiftv-flrst Street, dispersing a large mob on tlie 23d of January. Also to Sergeant E. N. Nichols, who, while with a detachment of iive men, displayed personal valor by dismounting from his horse, entering cars filled with strikers and driving them out, and also using most excellent judgment in handling his men, hold- ing a mob of about 1,500 men for over an hour and a half while the repairers were putting the trolley wires in order; this on the 25th of January. As a great part of the work of the troop was by detachments in charge of Lieutenants, Sergeants and Corporals, I mention the names of the follov/ing in addition to those already mentioned: Second Lieutenant Francis Halpin, Second Lieutenant Latham G. Reed, First Sergeant John I. Holly, Guide Sergeant Enos G. Troop, Sergeants Harry W. Williams, Arthur M. Jacobus, Frederick E. Coudert, Jr.; Corporals Edward I. Patterson, John S. Cleland, Henry S. Kerr, Herbert Barry, Louis M. Greer, H. Ed- wards Ficken; Lance Corporals Charles F. Stone, Jr., M. de M. Marsellus, W. H. Titus and J. Herbert Claiborn, each of whom performed his duty in the most satisfactory manner, and when in charge of detachments exercised the most excellent judgment and had a full sense of their responsibility. The Quartermaster Sergeant, L. V. O'Donohue, looked after the stables, forage and general vrelfare of the horses in a most praise- worthy manner. The Commissary Corporal, Gilford Hurry, furnished three hot meals a day, had brealcfast for the detacliments going out very early, and was very prompt and efficient, enhancing greatly the comfort of the whole troop. The musicians, artificers and privates performed all their duty in the most willing, cheerful manner, and were ever on the alert and ready to obey orders, therefore reflecting great credit to the troop. The entire troop accepted every discomfort without com- plaint, behaved in the most gallant manner, and are worthy of the name of true soldiers. If there are any better soldiers, I have never seen them. 168 Annual Eepobt of the Ad.iotant-Geneeal. Out of a membership of 112, every man except one reported for duty some time during the week. The absent man was sick in bed. The steadfast attention to duty day and night of Sergeant Nor- ris and Private Booth, First Signal Corps, and Private Hogan, Company E, ISfinth Regiment, acting as telegraph operators at my headquarters, is deserving of the highest praise. Respectfully, CHARLES F. ROE, Gaxjtain. Aemoey, Fikst Battery, N. G., N. Y., [ JSTew Yoek City, February 8, 1S1)5. i The AN.sistant AdJutuiit-Geiiei-al, Second Brigade, N. G., N. Y.: Sir. — In pursuance to letter from A. A. G. First Brigade, dated February 4th, 1895, I have the honor to submit the following as my report on tour of duty in Brooklyn : • Sunday, January 20th, 1895 — I received orders from A. A. G. First Brigade, by telegraph, at One Hundred and Eighty-second Street and Amsterdam Avenue, at 8:30 P. M. this date, to as- semble my command in the armory in marching order, and to re- port to same headquarters the execution of the same. One hour later my First Sergeant had notified the entire command by tele- graph to assemble at once in the armory in heavy marching order. By 12 o'clock, midnight, five officers and seventy-four enlisted men had reported for duty. The non-commissioned officers and drivers left the armory at 1 :45 A . M. (Monday) to get their horses, which I had been able to engage for our service during the eve- ning. They returned to the armoi'y at 3 :30 A. M. and at once saddled and harnessed. I was just on the point of riding out of the armory in order to report being ready to march, when a messenger from First Bri- gade Headquarters brought me orders for the battery to leave its home station as soon after 7 A. M. as possible. About 12 o'clock, Sunday night, I received from the Chief of Ordnance 100 gray blankets, eighty rounds of shrapnel, twenty Kepoet of Bkigadier-Geneeal James McLeeb. 169 rounds of percussion shell and an order purchase for 150 friction primers. (These latter were bought and delivered to me in Brook- lyn). Sufficient powder was on hand and ready in limbers. At 4:30 A. M. breakfast was served (hot), consisting of beef- steak, potatoes, bread and butter and coffee. At 6 A. M. boots and saddles was sounded, and the battery left its home station at 7 A. M. sharp, the men being supplied with blankets, ponchos, meat cans, haversacks, canteens, cups, knives, forks and spoons, the battery storage wagon (hired) carrying grates, kettles, pans, extra blankets and small sundries, including sandwiclies for one meal for the entire command. The battery consisted at this time of five officers, seventy-four enlisted men, fifty-three horses, the above-mentioned wagon and one teamster. Proceeding east to Eighth Avenue I marched south to Forty- second Street, east to Broadway, south to Twenty-third Street, and east to Twenty-third Street Ferry, where, ten minutes after my arrival, the Sixty-ninth Battalion arrived. Togetlier we im- mediately embarked on one of the ferry boats and crossed over to Broadway, Brooklyn, disembarking. The route of march was taken up in the following order: One-half of the battalion in front of the battery, the other half covering our rear. In tliis manner we marched out Broadway to Halsey Street, where, after a few minutes' delay, the Sixty-ninth Battalion was replaced by two companies of the Seventh Kegimeut under command of Captain George B. Khoades, who escorted us out Broadway to the junc- tion of .Vlabama Avenue and Fulton Street (Stations 4 and 20), where we arrived at 9 :10 A. M. The entire trip over was without any incident worthy of mention except that one of my horses fell on the ice at the corner of Forty-fourth Street and Eighth Avenue, New York City, causing rupture of the heart, from the effects of which he was dead in five minutes. The v^eather was moist and cold, which turned into rain soon after our arrival. After in- specting the station the pieces were filaced in position, covering all approaches, the limbers and caissons being packed in the cen- tre, the horses unhitched and put in the Railroad Company's stables, sentries posted around the guns and in the stables, hay 17(1 AxxcAL Repoet of the Adjutant-Geneeal. and oats purchased for stables; also forty quarts of hot coffee for the men, which, with sandwiches, served for dinner. Regular hours for calls were posted as follows: Reveille at 6 A.M.; 8ick Call at 6:30; Mess Call (breakfast), 7 A. M.; Morning Stables at 7:45 A. M.; Guard Mount, 9:30 A. M.; Mess Call (din- ner), 12 M.; Boots and Saddles (for exercising horses), 2:15 P. M.; Evening Stables, 4:45 P. M.; Mess Call (supper), 6 P. M.; Retreat, 6:30 P. M.; Tattoo, 10 P. M.; and Taps, 10:30 P. M. Although inside of the lines established by Captain Ehoades, I divided the battery into three reliefs, each consisting of one Ser- geant, three Corporals, twelve Cannoneers and six Drivers, one of my Lieutenants acting as battery officer of the day. Trumpet- ers and Artificers being on duty in their respective vocations, thus there being twelve Cannonneers on post around the guns all the time and likewise six Drivers in the stables. Horses were kept harnessed except between the hours of 9 :30 P. M. and 7 :45 A. M. In the afternoon of this day, Monday, a contract was made with the proprietor of the Kings County House (situated within our lines) for supper Monday, and breakfast, Tuesday, at 25 cents per man, and this arrangement was next day (Tuesday) approved and continued by Major Babcock, acting Commissary of the Second Brigade. Three enlisted men reported for duty immediately after dinner, making a present total of five officers and seventy-seven enlisted men. For the night, the men were allotted to cars, where, although overcrowded, they managed to get a little well-earned rest. Tuesday January 22d, 1895 — The night passed quietly, weather cold. After breakfast the pieces and carriages were inspected, and the farriers were kept busy all day shoeing and sharpening the horses. The routine of calls and duty is to be kept up during our stay, subject, of course, to circumstances. Efforts were made to get better accommodations for sleep, but the result was not sat- isfactory. The health of the men and horses, with the exception of a few light colds, is good. The stable is very cold, being open on all sides. Wednesday, January 23, 1895 — The night passed quietly, Report of Beigadiee-Geneeal Jajies McLker. 171 weather very cold. Sergeant Tangemann reported for duty this morning, making a total of five officers and seventy-eight enlisted men. Major-General McAlpin, accompanied by Inspector-General McLewee, and Assistant Inspector-General Colonel Greene and Major Burbank visited this post at 11 :45 P. M. My efforts to se- cure better sleeping accommodations for my men were successful, and they are more comfortable than they have been. . Thursday, January 24th, 1895— The night passed quietly, weather bitterly cold. At sick call this morning Private Mortimer reported sick and was ordered to quarters for the day. Private Hatzberger was excused from duty on account of death in his family. Private Scott reported for duty, he having been sick in bed for the last two weeks. Men and horses in good condition, considering the weather. Friday, January 25th, 1895 — No disturbance during the night. Private Mortimer reported back for duty. The snowstorm which started last evening turned into rain after midnight. The stable guard reported the water rushing into the stable at a great rate at 5:45 A. M., caused by overflowing and broken leaders and frozen sewers. An extra detail under supervision of the First Sergeant was sent to the stable, and after three hours' hard work, managed to get the water out (actual depth of water in stable ten inches), but it left the stable more damp and cold than before. One of my horses died suddenly this afternoon ; cause of death, inflam- mation of the sac of the heart, caused by cold and damp. My Veter- inary Surgeon tried his best, but was unable to save him. Saturday, January 26th, 1895 — The men were kept busy drying clothes, cleaning and greasing the cartridges and fixing up things in'general. The Sergeant of the Guard reported the following to me this morning : At 11 :20 last night, he was called to the stable to investigate the pounding on one of the rear doors. Upon open- ing the door he was struck with a piece of rock and nearly thrown over. A careful search was made, but no one could be found. As this side faced the Broadway Elevated Eailroad track, we took it for granted that the stone was thrown from that structure, but 172 Annual Repoet of the Adjutant-General. this did not seem to account for the pounding. At i :30 A. M. the same night, another alarm was given at the same place, and al- though a detail of twenty men from the Peventh Regiment as- sisted by my own, made a thorough search of the entire premises, no one could be found. Sunday, January 27tli, 1895 — The weather still vevy cold. The night passed quietly. An inspection of the men dismounted was made by myself at 10:15 A. M. Men and horses in fair condition. Men better than horses, although the horses after an hour and a half of exercise this afternoon seemed much improyed. At 8:50 P. M. an empty car standing in front of our stable caught fire from an electric wire, and in less than two minutes was a complete mass of flames. The guard was called out and a bucket line established. The car was drenched from top to bot- tom, and the fire was put out before the arrival of the Fire De- partment, and with no further damage than the destruction of the inside of the car. ,^t the first alarm the men not needed at the bucket placed the carriages of the battery in safety, and enough men were detailed in stables to lead out the horses, should it be- come necessary. Corporal Connell in stepping on the car stejj, his intention being to open the door, was thrown some feet back- vi'ards, the entire car being charged with electricity, but outside of a good shaking up he received no further damage. Electri- cians cut the wire to prevent any further damage, as the line could not be and was not repaired until the next morning. At 10:25 P. M. I received orders from Lieutenant-Colonel Frothingham, A. A. C, Second Brigade, by telephone, to leave the post for my home station at S o'clock on Monday morning. (Extract from S. O. No. 14, Second Brigade). Monday, January 28th, 1895 — Eeveille at 4 A. M.; morning sta- bles at 4:30 A. M.; breakfast at 6 A. M.; boots and saddles at 7:30 A.M. In pursuance of last night's orders I left Stations 4 and 20 at 8 o'clock sharp, and proceeded down Broadway to the Twenty-third Street Ferry (without music). After crossing the river, I pro- ceeded direct to my armory, arriving there at 10:30 A. M. Our trip home was very quiet and without any noteworthy event. I Repobt of Beigadiee-Genkeal James McLeee. 173 reported my arrival home at once to the A. A. G. First Brigade. The command was dismissed upon the receipt of orders from First Brigade Headquarters, about 5 P. M. The prompt assembling, the cheerfulness displayed under disagreeable circumstances, and the alacrity with which all orders were obeyed by hiy ofBcers and men, deserve great credit and I am proud to command them. To Captains Ehoades and Harpei-, Lieutenants Wilson, DuVal, Pressinger and Gould, all of the Seventh Regiment, I wish to re- turn my thanks for the pleasant relations existing during our stay at the same point. To Majors Babcock and McNulty I desire to extend my thanks for the prompt manner in which all requests looking towards the comfort of men and horses were supplied, and to the Staff of the Second Brigade in general for the cheerfulness with which all necessary information was given. The staff ofiScers of the First Brigade deserve great credit for their many visits to our post, and for their endeavors to make the troops on duty as comfortable as possible. I am only sorry that duty kept me from paying my respects in person to the com- manding officers of the First and Second Brigades. In conclusion I desire to impress upon the proper authorities the necessity of at once completing the outfit of my field forge and battery wagon, and equally the necessity of arming all moimted men with revolvers, recommending Colt's revolver, calibre 38. My battery would then be in a condition to rely not only on its own resources, but would be independent of outside mechanics, who might sympathize with the strikers. ^ ^^ [ Respectfully, ' '• - -^ LOUIS WENDEL, Oaptain. Headqdaetees Second Bati'eey, N. G., IST. Y., \ FouETH Avenue and Thiety-Thied Steeet, l JSTew Yoek, January 31, 1895. ) The Assistwnt Adjutant- Oeneral, Second Brigade, If. O., JSf., Y.: Sir. — In compliance with instructions from Headquarters First Brigade, N. G., N. Y., I have the honor to forward a report of the 174 AimtJAL Repoet of the Adjutant-General. services rendered by this organization in connection with the re- cent strike in Brooklyn : G. O. No. 1, Headquarters First Brigade, c. s. (January 20th, 1895), received 7:30 P. M., directed the assembly of the battery at once. Orders were issued to the Chief of Sections and at midnight five officers, fifty-three enlisted men, total fifty-eight, had reported for duty. I immediately consulted with the Brigade Commander, and was further advised as to preparations for the march. I proceeded to the State Arsenal and arranged with the Chief of Ordnance for ammunition and blankets, which were delivered at 2 A. M., the 21st inst. Draught and saddle horses were secured, but it was impossible to control them until 6:30 A. M. In the meantime ammunition had been carefully packed in the limber chests and the several equipments adjusted. The battery breakfasted at a neighboring restaurant. Supplemental orders directed the battery to march at 7 A. M. to the foot of Twenty-third Street, East Eiver, and await the arrival of the Eighth Battalion, N. C, and in connection with them cross the river and report at the power house corner of Kent Ave- nue and Division Avenue, Brooklyn, Eastern District, Station No. 27. At 7:30 A. M. the battery, mounted and fully equipped for field service, consisting of five officers and seventy enlisted men, total, seventy-five; four 3.2 inch B. L. rifles, eighty shrapnel, twenty per- cussion shells, four caissons, one baggage wagon, forty-eight horses and provisioned for twenty-four hours, left the armory, marching by way of Fourth Avenue to Twenty-third Street, East Eiver, where we awaited the arrival of the Eighth Bat- talion. Upon their arrival the march was resumed, arriving with- out incident at destination at 8 :22 A. M. I reported at Second Bri- gade Headquarters and was ordered to remain there and also to arrange for the comfort of men and horses. Not finding any con- venience for the battery in the power house, I negotiated with the Knickerbocker Ice Company who occupied the adjoining yard, and received permission to park the battery and also for stabling the Kepoet of Beigadiee-Geneeal James McLebe. 115 horses. A guard was established and the routine of camp was enforced. A fire was started in the open and a hot dinner served promptly at 12 :30. The men were quartered in the power house, but owing to the distance from the kitchen, the mess was served in the yard during the entire tour of duty. Considerable inconvenience was experienced in eating in the open for the first three days, as the wind and cold were severe, beside not being provided with either seat or table. The second day your Brigade Commissary fur- nished us with provisions and forage and on each succeeding day. Upon finding that our stay might be prolonged, a requisition was made for lumber, which was furnished, when a shed was erected large enough to shelter the men at meals and for the care of pro- visions. After this luxury was provided, it added greatly to our comfort. The meals throughout were cooked by our own men. the detail acquitting themselves with great credit. Stable duty was performed regularly. Guard duty was strictly and soldierly executed. The several calls from reveille to taps were faithfully attended to. The battery was exercised by platoons each morning through the adjacent streets to our station, all of which was interestingly watched by a large number of peo- ple. Nothing of interest or excitement happened during our tour of duty. We were visited during the week by the Adjutant-General, S. N. Y., Inspector-General, S. N. Y., and their several assistants; the commanding ofiicer of the First Brigade (General Fitzgerald) and his several staff officers, who visited separately on several occasions; also by officers of the Second Brigade Staff. Orders from Second Brigade Headquarters relieved the bat- tery on the 28th inst., and in connection with the Eighth Bat- talion, the line of march was taken up at 5 :50 P. M. to the ferry foot of Broadway, Brooklyn; crossing the river we severed our connection with the Eighth Battalion, marching through Twenty- third Street to Fourth Avenue, thence to home station, arriving at 6:50 P.M. 17G AxxuAL Report of the Adjutant-Genekal. Attention is iuvited to the report of attendance, as every man reported for duty but one, and he was absent from the State. Our thanks are due to the Citizens' Committee of your city who very kindly supplemented your Commissary Department with favors for the enlisted men. The officers of my battery are deeply indebted to Superin- tendent R. P. Dean, Mr. S. C.. Walters, and Mr. W. S. Smith, of the Knickerboclcer Ice Company, Avho placed their office at our dis- posal and facilitated our labors in every way possible. Great credit is due your Commissary and Quartermaster's De- partments for their promptness in furnishing supplies. The experience of this tour of duty has proved itself of incalcu- lable benefit to my command, and in conclusion, I beg to assure you of my high personal regard of every officer and man of my battery, wliom it is a pleasure and honor to command, as each one of them gave evidence of ability, integrity and faithfulness throughout. Eespectfully, DAVID WILSON, Ckvpiain. liEADQUAETERS ThIED BaTTEEY, N. G., N. Y. , Aemoey, 165-179 Cleemont Avenue, Beookltn, FehriKiry 9, 1895. Assislant Adjutard-General, Serond Brigade, N. G.^N. Y.: Sir. — In compliance with the request contained in your com- munication of February 4th, I have the honor to submit the fol- lowing report of the duty performed by this command under Gen- eral Orders No. 1, c. s., and subsequent orders, in connection with the recent railroad strike in this city: Tpou the receipt of orders on January 18th, 1895, the officers and members of this command were immediately warned to as- semble for active duty in field uniform and equipment, and did so assemble for active duty in field uniform and equipment, pursuant to General Orders No. 1, c. s., from your headquarters. On January 19th, 1895, pursuant to General Orders No. 3, Head- quarters Second Brigade, a detachment consisting of one officer and ten men were detailed to Station 27, power house, Kent Ave- lilEPOET OF Beigadiee-Genkeal James McLeee. 17Y nue and Division Street, to' protect the property. Subsequently an additional detail of eleven enlisted men were sent to the same station for the same purpose. First Lieutenant Henry H. Royce being in command of the detail, the balance of the men remaining in quarters. On January 20th First Lieutenant Henry H. Eoycc and the en- listed men under his command were relieved by Second Lieuten- ant Lorenzo M. Nickerson and twenty enlisted men, and Lieuten- ant Royce with his detail returned to quarters. On January 21st lieutenant Lorenzo M. Nickerson and his de- tail were relieved at Station 27 by the Eighth Battalion and Second Battery, X. (!., X. Y., and returned to quarters, pursuant to Special Orders No. 10, Headquarters Second Brigade. On January 22d the command remained in quarters. On January 23d, pursuant to telephone orders, a detail of sixty men left quarters and arrived on Myrtle Avenue before 7 o'clock A. M. of that day, and patrolled Myrtle Avenue from Cumberland Street to Washington Avenue. The detachment was divided into three platoons as follows: The first platoon under the command of Lieutenant Henry H. Royce patrolled from Washington Ave- nue to Clinton Avenue; the second platoon under the command of Lieutenant Chemedlin patrolled from Clinton Avenue to Cler- mont, and the third platoon patrolled from Clermont Avenue to Cumberland Street, and was commanded by Lieutenant Nicker- son. The duty performed was keeping the streets clear of wagons and other vehicles for the passage of cars, and preventing people from standing and loitering in the streets and on the sidewalks. The detachment remained on duty until 6 :30 o'clock P. M., when the last car had passed on the way to the depot. The detachment then returned to quarters. On January 24th, pursuant to telephone orders, similar duty was performed as on the day before, with the exception that Lieu- tenant George E. Laing relieved Lieutenant Chemedlin in com- mand of the second platoon, and the detail returned to quarters as on the day before. 12 178 Annual Repoet of the ADjaTANX-GENEEAi,. On January 25th, 26th, 27th, 28th, 29th, 30th and 31st, the com- mand remained in quarters pursuant to orders. On the evening of January 31st, pursuant to General Orders No. 4, the command was dismissed, with the exception of one offi- cer and eighteen men who were detailed as an armory guard. A letter dated January 15th was received by me from the Bri- gade Commander on the afternoon of the 18th of January, too late to carry out the suggestion for a preliminary guard contained in the letter. There were at the time between the date of the letter and the order for the assembly of the battery, five enlisted men constantly in the armory, which was considered a sufficient armory guard for the purpose referred to. By directions of the Acting Brigade Commissary of Subsistence arrangements were made for cooked rations, consisting of break- fast, dinner and supper (there being no facilities for cooking at the armory) for the men of this command at the armory, which were in the main good and wholesome. While the men were on patrol duty in the streets as above mentioned, and also at power house. Station 27, these rations were served to the men hot. During the tour of duty above mentioned the quarters of this command was visited by Adjutant-General McAlpin and Colonel J. G. Greene, Assistant Inspector-General, on January 21th, and also at frequent intervals by the various members of the brigade staff, viz. : Major Babcock, Major Grout, Major McNulty, and every other evening by Major B. T. Clayton, Brigade Engineer, from whom valuable suggestions were received and acted upon. Communications were also received from the Citizens' Commit- tee, offering to supply the needs of the battery if necessary, and reply was returned that our needs were all supplied, but the men of the organization were furnished with pipes and tobacco by the Citizens' Committee. As to the sanitary condition of the building, I enclose herewith the report of the Assistant Surgeon of the battery on that subject, and respectfully refer to the same. Kespectfully, HENRY S. EASQUIN, Captain. Kepoet of-Beigadiee-Geneeal J MEs McLeee. 179 Headquaetees Seventeenth Sepaeate Company, Infantey, ) N. G., K Y., I Flushing, IST. Y., February 8, 1895. ) The Assistant Adjutant-Oeneral , Second Bo-igade, iV. O., N. T.: Sir. — I have the honor to report the following duty perfornied by this company during the strike in Brooklyn, January 19th to 30th, 1895, inclusive: In compliance with Special Order No. 3, c. s., Headquarters Second Brigade, received while at headquarters at 12 o'clock, noon, January 19th, "to assemble my company and proceed to Brooklyn and report my arrival at the armory of the Third Bat- tery on Clermont Avenue," I returned to Flushing immediately af- ter communicating with my First Sergeant, and directing him to assemble the company at once; reached Flushing at 2:30 o'clock P. M.; assembled the company, supplied it with two days' rations, ammunition and necessary camp equipage; took the 4:56 P. M. train with sixty officers and men; arrived at the armory of the Third Battery at 6 :20,P. M. and reported my arrival by telephone. "We were supplied with supper by Captain Rasquin, and the men had made themselves comfortable for the night when, at about 11:40 P. M. I received orders from Brigade Headquarters by telephone to proceed with the company to the armory of the Forty-seventh Eegiment and report to Colonel John G. Eddy for duty, which I did, arriving there at about 12:30 A. M., January 20th. I received orders by telephone early in the morning of the 20th to proceed with the company to the Eidgewood power station and occupy it by 8 o'clock A. M., which was done, and the men made as comfortable as possible, cooking apparatus set up, guard details made, and every precaution made to protect the property. There were no demonstrations of hostility made by the strikers for the reason that the company had no men to run the cars. Early on the morning of the 21st I received orders from Brigade Headquarters by telephone that I would be relieved by a battalion of the Seventh Eegiment, First Brigade, and when relieved to pro- ceed to the station of the Atlantic Avenue Eailroad Company, at 180 AxxuAL Report of the Adjutaut-Genekal. Xinth Avenue and Twentieth Street, there to report to Colonel John G. Eddy of the Forty-seventh Regiment. The battalion of the Seventh Regiment arrived at about 10 :15 o'clock A. M. under command of Major Abrams, to whom I gave all the infoi'mation regarding the post at my command, and then took up the march for Ninth Avenue and Twentieth Street, arriving there at about 12 :30 o'clock P. M. The company was at once assigned to duty by Colonel Eddy and remained on duty there until 4 o'clock P. M., January 26th, when, upon receiving orders from Brigade Head- quarters through Headquarters of the Forty-seventh Regiment, I proceeded with the company to the armory of the Third Battery, on Clermont Avenue, reporting my arri'\al by telephone. The quarters of the company at Ninth Avenue car sheds were of the worst description, damp, cold and foul smelling, and no police arrangements whatever until Thursday, the 24th, when the Railroad Company set a number of men at work moving the cars and sweeping up the refuse. I consider it a miracle that the membin's of this command were not all sick in the hospital. After our arrival at the armory of the Third Battery the men were allowed some rest, which was needed, and then set to work cleaning up arms, equipments and uniforms, which could not be done at our former stations. At about .3:30 o'clock P. M., January 28th, I received Special Order No. 16, directing me to move my command to the Kent Avenue power station and relieve the Eighth Battalion of the First Brigade, which was done at once, arriving there at about 4:45 P. M., and reporting my arrival by telephone. This company remained at the Kent Avenue power station until 6:.30 P. M., January 30th, when by General Order No. 4, Head- quarters Second Brigade, we were relieved by a detachment of the Fourteenth. Regiment, and proceeded at once to our home sta- tion at Flushing, L. I., arriving there at 8 o'clock P. M. and re- porting arrival by telephone. In closing my report I wish to bear witness to the prompt and cheerful obedience to orders of every member of the company, and their devotion to duty under ti'ying circumstances. Eepoet of Bkigadiee-Genebal James McLeee. 181 I have also the pleasure of acknowledging the receipt of sixty pairs of arctic overshoes, donated by the Citizens' Committee of Brooklyn, which were distributed among the members of this company and proved of great value, many of the men having left home unprepared for such an extended tour of duty. The supply of rations was ample, and good use was made by the company of the mess utensils supplied by the 8 late. I have the honor to be very respectfully. Your obedient servant, (Signed) FRANK N. BELL, Captain. Headquaetees Fiest Signal Coeps, N. G., JST. Y., ] New Yoek, N. Y., Janvary 30, 1895. f Assistant xidjutant- General, Second Brigade, N. G., ]¥. T.: Sir. — I have the honor to submit the following report of the duty of this command in Brooklyn, pursuant to Special Orders dated January 20th, 1895, ordering the corps to assemble for duty at once: These orders were received by me at 9 :20 P. M. on January 20th. The members of the corps were immediately notified by tele- graph andvthe entire corps (also one man whose enlistment had not yet been completed), were assembled in the armory by 2 A. M. on January 21st, fully equipped and awaiting marching orders. •An effort was made at 11 P. M. to open communication with Second Brigade Headquarters, by Coston Lights and flash lan- tern, but we could get no signals from them. Telephonic communication was at once established by means of the flying telephone, between First Brigade Headquarters and the signal tower; thence by lantern to the Park Avenue Hotel; thence by public telephone system to Second Brigade Headquar- ters, Hall of Eecords, Brooklyn. Later, telephonic communication (flying telephone) was estab- lished direct from Signal Corps Headquarters to Park Avenue Hotel, where a man was stationed at the public telephone throughout the tour of duty. 182 Annual Report of the Adjutant-General. On Monday, January 21st, at 5:15 A. M., four details of four men each were detailed to the following regiments, viz.: Seventh, Twenty-second, Twelfth, and Seveuty-flrst. These detachments reported at once to the respective regimental commanders and proceeded with their commands to Brooklyn. Each of these squads on ari-iving at destination with the respec- tive regiments, at once selected stations to open communication, by visual signals, with the nearest signal station already estab- lished by the Second Signal Corps, and so reported to the signal officer of that corps. A military telegraph line having been established on the 21st of January, connecting the different armories and Troop A Head- quarters with Second Brigade Headquarters, the expert tele- graphers of this command were detached from their squads and assigned to open and maintain telegraph stations as follows : Thirteenth Regiment Armory. Twenty-third Eegiment Armory. (Headquarters Twenty-second Regiment). Forty-seventh Regiment Armory. Old Thirteenth Regiment Armory. (Headquarters Twelfth Eegiment). Troop A, Headquarters Tompkins Avenue and Fulton Street. On January 22d communication by heliograph was established between the headquarters of this corps in New York and the armory of the Third Battery, Brooklyn (old Twenty-third Regi- ment Armory, Clermont Avenue), and orders received for deliv- ery of two telephone kits to Second Brigade Headquarters. This order was complied with, but the kits were ordered returned as not wanted. Later on this day all visual signals between the various stations were discontinued and communication was thereafter maintained entirely by telegraph." On Wednesday, January 23d, communication between these headquarters and the Ninth Eegiment Armory was established by flag, and information received that there were a number of tel- egraphers in that command, who were then under arms in their Ekpoet of Beigadiee-Ctbneeal James McLebe. 183 armory. This information was forwarded at once to the General commanding the Second Brigade in Broolclyn. The telegraph stations in Brooklyn, enumerated above, were opened and operated continuously by the men of this corps until January 23d, when nine telegraphers were detailed from the Ninth Regiment, who, from that date until the corps was relieved from duty, alternated day and night at the several posts with the signalmen of the First Corps in maintaining the military tele- graph. Mention may be made that at the headquarters of the Seventh Regiment (Broadway and Halsey Street car stables), the signal detachment of this corps succeeded in procuring, by per- mission of the commanding officer of the Second Brigade, an elec- tric flash-light (projector) from the Electrical Construction and Supply Company of New York, and a supply. of No. 8 insulated light wire. The trolley wire was tapped and the projector set up on the roof of the car sheds and successfully used in keeping the streets clear in the vicinity of the stables, which were flanked on the south side by open lots running through to the next street, forming a convenient center for crowds to gather. An attempt was made to communicate with the home station at First Brigade Headquarters. The rays of the projector thrown upward toward the zenith, were plainly visible in New York, and could have been used as a means of signaling, but communication was not estab- lished as the New York station was not in possession of a similar projector, and the two stations not being on the same horizon, (intervening buildings interrupting the direct line of vision) the New York station could not reply with the ordinary (oil) flash lantern. It may be noted that the use of the electric flash light is of undoubted value as between stations that are not on the same horizon, as in this instance, the rays of light projected toward the zenith being plainly discernible. The following is a summary of the operations of the several squads : Seventh Regiment, Headquarters Broadway and Halsey Street car stables : 1S4 Anxdal Eeport of the A djuxant- General. This post had no telegraphic communication, but was fit all times prepared fo communicate by visual signals Avith the Thir- teenth Regiment Armory, the nearest station liaring telegraphic communication with headquarters. An emergency flash lantern for light signaling was constructed by fitting a railway head light with a tin shutter. An electric flash light was procured as above. This projector, requiring seventy to one hundred volts (1,-00 candle power) and Aveighing about .350 pounds, was expressed to the Halsej' Street Depot under a gnai-d of four men and set up on the roof, a detail of eight men assisting in the work oi" raising, etc. It necessitated working until 4 A. J\I,, January 25tli, before the light was in running order,' as the feeding apparatus and carbon holders required repairing, which, on account of an inadequate supply of the jn-oper tools took some hours. The current was pro- duced by tapping a feed wire of the road, using a barrel of \\ ater to secure the proper resistance. Tins improvised rheostat proved to have too great resistance, which ^\as reduced by the addition of salt; this latter experiment required great care in order , that the lamp should not burn out. The light was intense, and from its position commanded the streets for many hundreds of yards. It was successfully employed in dispersing grouj)S of jteojile gath- ered in the vicinity of the depot and on the different corners, mak- ing them plainly visible to the sentries four and five hundred yards distant. The projector was inspected by several officers of the First Brigade Staff. Private Edwards of Company F, Seventh Eegiment, detailed to this squad, rendered valuable assistance in the installation and working of the projector. Sergeant Fones was detached from this squad to open telegraph station at Forty-seventh Regiment Armory, leaving Corporal Samson in charge. Twenty-second Regiment Headquarters, T^^■ent>•-third Regi- ment Armory, Bedford and Atlantic Avenues: This station was cut in on the military telegraph line on Mon- day, January 21st, by Sergeant Norris, and maintained as a tel- egraph station throughout the tour of duty. Sergeant Norris was relieved on January 22d, and proceeded to open telegraph sta- tion at headquarters of Troop A, where he remained with one man of his squad until the troop was rc^lieved from duty. Troop A, Headquarters Tompldns Avenue and Fulton Street car stables: Report of Beigadiek-Geneeal James McLeer. 185 This post was maintained tlirougliout the tour as a telegraph station, in charge of Sergeant Norris. As a precaution in case of cutting or destruction of tlie telegraph wire, he constructed a flash lantern, using one of the railroad headlights with shutter at- tachment, for night work, and flags for day work and was at all times prepared to communicate by visual signals with the Twenty- third Regiment Armory, where two of his original squad were posted and maintained constantly an emergency station at that point. Seventy-flrst Regiment, Headquarters Albany Avenue and Ber- gen Street car stables : This post had no telegraphic communication, but was at all times ready to communicate by visual signals with the Thirteenth and Twenty -third Regiment Armories. Corporal Butler was de- tailed from his squad the first day to open telegraphic station at the Thirteenth Regiment Armory. After visual signalling was dis- continued, the members of the squad did dispatch duty outside the lines, between the different divisions of this command. Twelfth Regiment, Headquarters Old Thirteenth Regiment Armory, Flatbush Avenue: This post was maintained as a telegraph station throughout. Major Burns' battalion of this command occupied outposts in Vanderbilt Avenue, and later in Myrtle Avenue, and were kept in communication with regimental headquarters by visual sig- nals, by the squad in charge of Sergeant Austin, relay stations being established on a high apartment house on Vanderbilt Ave- nue, and later on Pratt Institute on Ryerson Street. The squad that remained on duty at First Brigade Headquar- ters acted as an armory guard throughout the tour, and in addi- tion to the detail stationed at the public telephone in the Park Avenue Hotel, were at all times ready to communicate with head- quarters in Brooklyn, and until visual signals were ordered with- drawn, a squad was constantly Jkept on duty in the Signal Tower to watch for visual signals. On January 2Sth the several squads returned with the regi- ments to which they were attached, arriving at these headquar- ters at various times during the day, the last at 11 P. M., and were dismissed as soon as they arrived. 18(i Anxcal Report of the Adjutant-Genekal. The necessily of squad mess kits and additional field glasses was manifest. All of which is respectfully submitted. I have the honor to be, Very respectfully, your obedient servant, HOMEE W. HEDGE, Fifd Lieutenant aiid Axsistii lit Siyiial Officer Commaiidiiuj. Secoxi) Si(.iXAL CoRP.-s, ]Sr. G., N. Y., [ Bkookltn, Fehi'uui'ij 4, 1805. S The Assistant Ailjutant-Genepal, iSecnnd Briijade, JSf. G., N. Y. : Sir.— I have the honor to make the following report of the tour of duty of my command during the recent railroad strike in this city: On the night of January 18th, at 10 :30 o'clock, I received verbal instructions from the Brigade Commander at his residence, to as- semble my corps and to establish communication by visual signals between the Brigade Headquarters and the several armories of the city at 7 o'cloclc the following morning. These directions were complied -nith and the several stations remained in active com- munication until the morning of January 21st. On the evening of January 20th I had received authority from the Brigade Commander to use the electric telegraph. By shortly after mid-day on January 21st, Brigade Headquarters had been connected by wire with the several armories with the quarters of the Twelfth Eegiment Infantry, at old armory of the Thirteenth Regiment. Later in the day the telegraph system of both elevated railroads of the city was connected by loops with Brigade Headquarters, and a telephone connection made with Police Headquarters. On the following morning the quarters of Troop A were looped in on the "armory" circuit. The result of these wire connections was that Brigade Head- quarters could be reached by telegraph and telephone from 392 places scattered throughout the city, in addition to the commer- cial telephone, which number about 1,900. Cards giving this infor- mation were printed and issued to each officer on duty. Eeport of Beigadiee-Gteneeal James McLeee. 187 The operation of the \yires continued satisfactorily until the end of the tour of duty, neither accident nor design having inter- fered with the work of the wires. In the operation of the wires my corps had assistance from other organizations as follows : First Signal Corps, two men, seyen days. First Signal Corps, one man, four days. First Signal Corps, one man, two days. Ninth Eegiment Infantry, eight men, seven days. Thirteenth Eegiment Infantry, one man, ten days. Fourteenth Regiment Infantry, one man, ten days. Twenty-third Eegiment Infantry, one man, ten days. These men were all expert telegrapliers and their work was very satisfactory. The men stationed at the several armories to signal visually were continued at their stations, ready to resume communication should the wires have been disabled. A number of sealed communications were delivered by hand from Brigade Headquarters to the quarters of the different or- ganizations. The amount of the courier service performed by this corps was no small amount of duty performed by it. A guard and orderly service was furnished at Brigade Head- quarters, calling for one non-commissioned officer and three sig- nal men to be constantly on dntj. The wire circuits and loops were constructed by the Western Union Telegraph Company, which also furnished me with one lineman. The ofiScials of the Western Union Telegraph Company, and those of the Brooklyn Union and Kings County Elevated Rail- roads, treated me with great courtesy, and by their prompt re- sponse to my request^, contributed much to the success of estab- lishing the communications which I have made reference to above. All members of this corps reported for duty by Saturday morn- ing, January 19th, and all remained on duty until the end of the tour, excepting Private Charles B. Leverich, who died from an 18S Annual Repori' of the Adjutant-General. attack of appendicitis on January 2!)th, having been on duty eiglit days when he was reported sick. The men detailed at the several armories quartered and re- ceived their food at their respective stations from the organiza- tions with which they were serving and in all cases were well cared for. The men remaining at t)ie Hall of Records were quartered in the Signal Corps quarters and received their food at a res- taurant near by. All under my command did what they had to do promptly, dili- gently and intelligently. Respectfully, FREDERICK T. LEIGH, Caj)tai7i.