Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-04-28
THE NATIONAL GUARD.
The Prospects Of the Militia Rill-
Notes from the ArmOries.

STAR reporter who found General Ordway
comfortably ensconced behind his desk In the
Evans building. asked "What are the prospects OF
the District militia bill going through this ses-
sion?-
"why, in my opinion" answered the general.
"the prospects are good. 1t will certainly pass
the Senate this session, and we hope the House
also. You see" he continued "the loss Of the last
few days belonging to District legislation will de.
lay reaching action In the House, but we still hone
that there win be an opportunity before the ses-
"what effect would the failure Of the bill have
On the National Guard?"
.None in the world" answered Gen. Ordway.
many years, not only without any aid from the
Government, but without any organization we
thorough
under which we get four times the allowance FOR
arms, equipments and uniforms that was for
point that We seek 10 obtain by legislation is the
payment OF armory rentals. II we do not obtain
l. this session t. win simply delay reaching
demonstrated to be possible. The men have here
tofore devoted themselves to the work volunta.
citizens, paid all or the expenses II they do NOT
get the desired relief this session they win still
continue to do So as they are sure Of getting
.How about drilling? Is there any Improve
ment In the District militta?" asked TIE star re-
porter
Every marked improvement in the drill, and
decided Increase in efficiency. Why. In Pennsyi.
vania, New York, Massachusetts,, and the other
states that have recognized the militia very
large amounts Of money have been expended, and
II has required about ten years Of hard work to
obtain their present efficient Organization.
We already have some Organizations equal
small appropriation for the few expenses
we ask, believe that In two years and with one
any Of them. Many Of our new companies that
have been under instruction less than six months
nave attained most cOmmendable efficiency Let
me say, In c9nciusion. that the great and only
drill in"
The following oflcers of the 7th battalion win
report on the 80 proximo 70 the board, OF which
corder, TO be examined as TO their Qualincstions
| for their respective or1ces: LIST Lieut.. C. r. Hill
| co. A; LIST Lieut. "; 9. Gray, CO. b; lst Lieut. q.
b. Lucas, Co. d; I'd Lieut. L. H. Davis Co C.
The Brink" has been crowded nearly every night
this week, the inspections Of the different COM
panies OF the National Guard exciting much In
| terest The inspection OF the Emmett Guard, Co.
OF the % battalion, attracted especial notice.
The foot movements OF this company were above
| the average and the wheehngs were loudly ap-
plauded: The squad under the command OF the
second lieutenant especially distinguished itself,
The double-time movements, including the wheel
Ing and the stacking Of arms, elicittng great ap-
pla1se The Inspections thus Tar have been
has the effect or making the boys do their best
AZ special meeting Of the Union veteran Corps,
lss company. motifs l. Acsermsn was elected
| and X. v. Yost corporal Robert eeyboth and Jno.
| j. Ryan were elected active membefA A NUMBER
| OF honorary members were also elected
CO. A. 9Th battalion, Capt Arthur Brooks was
,pspscssd Lass Tuesday evening and ga vssy wen
noanesd admiEablA