St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-01-15

the camp. Companies should vie with each
other in cleanliness of tent and street, and in
general department. Men permitted to
leave camp should be enjoine to keep their
blonses buttoned and their caps in proper
position. so as to present sodierly appear
fance. The sight of men roaming
about the streets with unbuttoned
coats and caps on the back of their
heads is not calculated to fayorably impress
citizens 1t should be remembered that a
| soldier is soldier whether on duty or on
leave,and any misconduct on his part reflects
on his regiment.
Instruction-The necessity of d eparation
on the part of officers, in advance Of camp,
for the work of instruction., was alluded to,
Tor II these are neglected time must be spent
at camp in acquiring such knowledge instead
OF devotingi it to advanced studies. Little in
structions in the tactics as to POSITIONS of
officers, commands, ETC., receive too little at
tention, but are positively essential to ser
| lesof successful evolutions. The colonel
thought it unfortunate that regimental COM
manders in this state had so few opportuni-
ties OF exercising their commands. He
thought every company officer should feel
pride IN his position, and if he has not time
nor inclination to attend TO it,
he SHOULD RESIGN.
Ample time should be devoted to rife prac-
tice. A soldier should be able to hit the
object at which he aims, and he can only
do this by being under competent instruc-
ton. He urged the necessity for an inspec-
tor of rifle practice, to be added to each
regimental staff. The state should also
make suitable appropriation for ammu-
milton.
In conclusion the colonel said:
For the time that the national guard Of
this state has been organized, it has made
great progress, and with due attention to the
| foregoing subjects it is safe to say that it will
give good account of itself whenever it may
be called into service''
DIR. SINNERS PAPER.
DR.. Skinner, of Minneapolis, read a
lengthy paper on 'Inhuence of the repu-
tation of the national guards" which
which was attentiveiy listened to and was
highly commended by the delegates. The
paper began with the following quotation
| from Josh Billings: ''I.et the world know
that you can be spit upon and you will be a
spittoon for life" The doctor drew the con-
clusion that if you let the world know that
you are no spittoon you will be
in no danger of being used as
such. He added: "a man NAV
obtain reputation by single act which
will last him his whole life, and be wide
| spread all the time. If man is present to
resent the first intended insult or injury, his
future will be much smoother than if he
tamely submits and Is branded as coward.
A Texas sheriff could make very little head
way making arrests among the roughs with
whom he has frequently to deal, unless he
the reputation for bulldog courage
and of being a quick and sure shot. Let
him be intimidated by bullets or show cow
ardice but once and his usefulness ever after
ward is very much limited. | know a po-
liceman in this city who, if he never fires
another shot, will always have the reputation
of being dead shot with a pistol or rifle. AS
result he has less trouble in arresting Grim
inals, who are not slow to find out
what officers are not TO be
trified with than others of his comrades.
What have said of individuals is also true
Of troops. ''The charge of the Light brigade"
at Balaklava were for that organization rep
utatiOn which will last for centuries.
The paper mentioned the riots in Bos-
ton in 1862, and in New York soon after,
and how they were put down By summary
action Of the soldiery. During the railroad
strike in Pittsburgh in 1877 the troops were
dubbed and stoned and retreated, leaving
the wild mob masters of the situation. 1t is
stated that the state had issued no cartridges
and the troops were handicapped, but few
brilliant bayOnet charges would have I'M
doubtedly sufiiced to have queled the riot
The paper spoke of the Chicago guards.
No one knows whether they can shoot or not.
But little more than week ago they were
given an opportunity TO win reputation. 1t
was when the socialistie meeting was held.
A mob holds soldiers who do not shoot in
utter contempt. The reputation for courage
can only be acquired by having our courage
put to the test. Any amount of saying we
are brave will not convince the public. The
reputation of being marksmen ought to be
acquired by every member of the guards.
There are those who will not fire their rifles
at the target when the opportunity is pre-
scented. Ont Of 344 reported as answering
roll call at Camp Sheridan last July, 1919 did
not fire shot. The figure of most of those
who fired is $780, but OF the
whole regiment it is but 1885.
Rifles are certainly not for the sole purpose
of having something TO fix bayonets on. We
are but Young yet, but l beg leave to give the
standing Of one New England regiment of
eight companies only. There were 25S
marksmen and seyenty-eIght sharpshooters.
The qualifications were 80 per cent. at 200
and 500 yards for marksmen, and 50 per
cent at the same for sharpshooters.
The paper concluded by saying:
The consciousness Of being able TO use
Your rife afTectually gives you confidence
and assurance that nothing else can, aud
makes brave man out OF timid one.
That confidence and assurance will show
itself in every look and motion. You can't
conceal it If you would. It will impart
Kind Of business air that will call forth the re-
mark: "You can't fool With that fellow
much" Then your reputation will almost
make it necessary TO never fire a shot. For
bumauity's sake may the time when we will
enjov this reputation not be many years
distant.
OLD OFFICERS REFLECTED.
The election of officers resulted in choos-
ing the old officers, and only few changes
were made in appointing committees.
The following officers we're elected: Col. ".
B. Bend, president; Lieut.. Col Brooks, vice
president; Lieut.. WI. Senuon, secretary;
Lieut.. William Dawson, treasurer
The next annual meeting will be held in
St. Paul.
TIE BALL.
In the evening grand military ball was
given, which was largely attended. The Fort
Smelling band and Dsnz's orchestra fur
nished the music. II was a social event and
one of the happiest occasions of the season.
Latcs the Chamber of Commerce Wants.
Yesterday morning the chamber Of COM
merce held q special meeting to hear the re
port of the committee on legislation. The
report was as follows:
MINNEAPOLIS, Jan. IA, 1885.
Mr.. President aud gentlemen of the Cham.
Ser of Commerce: Pursuant to the instruc-