St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1886-12-19
ON TO WASHINGTON.
Two Of the Minnesota Companies Pre-.
pairing to Attend the National
Encampment.
Prizes Offered and Benefits to be Enjoyed
in These National Military
Gatherings.
After Reconnaissance Among
the Companies.

Son to Washington" is the watch word
of at least two companies of the First regi-
ment, namely, Company A of Minneapolis
and Company d of st. Paul. These two
organizations have signifed their intentions
f attending the grand encampment at the
national capital in May next. and are
working accordingly. Both companies will
go in new dress uniforms, the exact style
which has not been decided at this time.
1t might be interesting to know that S26,-
500 in cash prizes will be given, divided as
follows: BattalionS of not less than four
companies. S4. 800; infantry companies,
SO. 500; cavalry companies, So 500; light
artillery (mounted), 81. 500; machine gun
platOons. S1.250: Zouaves. 81, $50; cadet
corps of universities, 81. $50; individual
drill, 1925 and three gold medals; rifle prac-
tice. 1925 and eight gold medals. In ad-
dition to the money prizes. stands of colorS,
gold, silver and bronze medals and silver
trophies for armorieS will be given. The
infantry company prize money will be di-
vided in six purses: First $1,000. second
50. 500, third 81. 500. fourth $3.50. fifth
$500, sixth $3.50. 1t is hoped to be able to
increase these prizes, but these are assured
at this time already.
ABOUT 125 ORGANIZATIONS
from all branches of the services. both in
battalion and company formations, from
twenty-nine different states, have signified
their intention of competing for the prizes.
The time of camp will be from the 23d to
the 30th OF May. Ali cannon and horses
for the artillery and machine gun piatOOns
will he furnished by the committee at Wash
ingtOn. This is new departure and is a
guarantee that the promoters of the drill
mean business. Some of the benefits to be
derived from this encampment are the
bringing together of large bodies of troops
from all parts of the country, enabling
brigade and division drills. This instruc-
ton it is impossible to get in a large number
Of the states. sometimes from a lack of
troops but Oftener from the dissemination
of the legislature to appropriate money
enough to pay the expense of such large
encampmemtS Another great benefit to be
derived will be the Bringing together of
crack companies from all over the Union,
thus enabling companies of less experience
to gain va liable pointers. Again, habits of
neatnesS will be insisted upon, such as
should be demanded OF all soldiers, as not
only the guns, equipments and uniforms,
but also the personal habits of dress of
each man will be subjected to the severest
inspection. Individual competition in the
manual of arms and rifle practice are other
new features. Still another very pleasing
feature of the tournament will be ''Mardi
Gras" pageant, under the management of
an auxiliary committee.
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l am glad to notice that Company A is
keeping up its rife practice during the
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since the Fort Smelling tournament, | am
inclined to think that the regimental banner
will be i'll their keeping after next years
camp.
] Twas considerably amused by an article in
last Tuesdays GLOBE headed Bart" Wore
His Uniform" and signed Tactics, in which
the Scout was criticised, on the grounds
that the superior officers mentioned did not
have their uniforms on. Now. it is Tea-
sOnable to suppose that any of the gentle
men could have had their uniforms on had
they been invited to act. But SuppOsing
they could not, whydid not one of the
lieutenantS of Company | act, instead of
taking nOn-cOmniSSiOned officer from the
company. although he was detailed on the
non commissioned staff?
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Capt. Amory, Lieut.. Ames and Bob Nc
Mullen are three of the victims picked out
for jury duty in the district court for the
next month. We shall have a chance now
to see Whether a militia man is liable to
jury duty.
Sergeant Lee, Of Company A, has this
scheme for the financial aid of the different
companies: To have the legislature allow
each of the companies in this state fifty
honorary members who shall pay into the
treasury Of said company the sum of S25
per annum. in consideration of which they
shall be exempt from jury duty SO long as
the payments are kept up. Now such
law as this would materially aid the militia
land it needs it) and would not hurt the
state. Can not some liberal-minded legs-
lator take this in hand and see what can be
done. THE SCOUT,
STRAY SHOTS.
EX-Lieut Raw Hatch aud ex-Sergts. Wright
and Rogers visited Company A Monday even
ing and met with hearty reception.
Joe Woodbury. is getting to be one of the
hardest hitters in Company A. He is a daisy
with the gloves.
Lieut.. Austin, of Company B. has been suf-
fering for several weeks with a sprained
hand.
SeTSI OeOrge hOSe, vi OOHlpduy ID, IS again
located in Minneapolis, having gone back to
his old position with his father.
W. S. McDonough is one of the sweet sing
ers of Company A. Walt is the author of
several comic songs containing pat hits on
several members of his company.
Will Goddard and Alex McCallum are the
oldest members of Company A in length of
service, having been in the company over
seven years. Sergts. Falk and Lee come next
with nearly five years to their credit.
A squad from Company shot over the
East side rifle range on Thursday, making the
following scores. seven shots each at 200
yards:
Name. list. I'd. Sd. 4th. 5th. 9Th. Total
Capt. Amory e. Is 81 % 10 20 % 1874
Lieut.. Ames. II 81 20 81 19 25I l29