Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-08-04
NATIONAL GUARD NOTES,

NATIONAL GUARD NOTES.
SERGEANT JESSE WuLErTs of Company
b, Eighteenth, was elected Second Lieutenant
last week, while in camp. In Company B Cor
poral Otto was elevated to the First Lieuten-
ancy.
DRILLS in the Washington Infantry have
practically been suspended for the present on
account OF the hot weather. Lieutenant Cell
fuss, one Of the active workers In the company.
is laid up with a badly bealed hand.
MAJOR J. O. KAY conducted two elections
in Company D, Eighteenth Regiment, within
the past week. The result was that William
Harvey was elected Captain, John Dougherty
First Lieutenant, and Frank Culbert Second
Lieutenant.
THE following officers are ordered to report
to Colonel Thomas Hudson at Camp Sheridan,
Mt. Gretna, August 10: Quartermasrer William
geant Major Thomas S. Martin and Quarter
master Sergeant Charles B. Fuliaway, of the
division staff.
BATTERY B will 60 into camp this week un-
der command Of Senior First Lieutenant
George Shepherd as Captain Hunt has not
yet returned from his "Trip abroad. Captain E.
Y. Breck, formerly of the well-known Breck's
Battery, will be the guest of Lieutenant Shep-
herd during the tour.
THE organizations of the First Brigade go
into camp this week Quite a breeze has been
raised in some of these regiments over the
official rating accorded them in the Adjutant
Generals report. Although the Eighth Regi-
ment tops the list, the First, Second and Third
are away down, and it'll claimed unjustly so.
CAPTAIN HAMILTON, of Company G, Four
teenth Regiment has rendered his resignation
been connected with the Guard for many
years. and has won reputation as a most eff
cient officer. His resignation is due to pres
sure Of private business causing . lack of time
to devote to military duties.
FRANK CuLBERT, a member Of Company D.
Eighteenth Regiment, and James Nellis, form
erly an officer in Company B. of the same regi-
ment posted forfeits last Thursday night for
competitive drill for 500 side. The drill is to
and is to be governed by Upton's tactics. Cap
tain Bachelor, the well-known driilmaster Of
this city, will probably act as referee.
LIEUTENANT HARRY r. BoTT, of Company
I. Tenth Regiment has rendered his resigna-
tion, Lieutenant Bott was offered the position
of Inspector of Rife Practice of the Tenth by
Colonel Hawkins after his reelection, but the
offer was not accepted. Lieutenant Critch-
field, the newly appointed Inspector. is husting
the companies lively on rifle practice, and ex-
poets to make an excellent showing at the end
of the season.
THE members of the field and staff of the
Eighteenth made most favorable impression
on the people of UnIontown during the recent
encampment there. particularly on the female
portion, and they were voted the handsomest
lot of gentlemen that had ever visited the town.
Several of the fair ones in return are asserted
to have mangled e.hearts of one or two of
The blue-coated warriors, and private excur-
sions to the Fayette county seat on unofficial
business may be looked for in the near future.
MAJOR JOHN 8. WrTCHER, Paymaster of
the United States army, Is at the Seventh Ave-
nue. Hotel with his wife and son. He has been
stationed at Newport Barracks, KY, but re-
ceived orders to come to Pittsburg, open an
office, and make this his headquarters and pay
station. He will pay all the posts and garrisons
between Fort Porter, at Niagara, and the gar:
by him each year is about $4,000 Major
Witcher served throughout the war as Colonel
Of West vi5gnis savairy regiment and for
COMPANY ], of McKeesport, Is at present
taking its summer outing. The rife range Just
above the town is fitted up in good shape and
number of tents have been pitched for Sleep
ing purposes. Although the company Just re-
turned from the regular encampment at Union,
many of them would be compelled to be idle
on account Of the shutting down of several
factories and workshops, they might as we'll
consequence Captain Coon expects to qualify
every man in his company, this season, and
next year will make craftsmanship q requisite
for enlistment.
LIEUTENANT BEAN, OF the Second Cavalry
who has been on detached duty in this State
for the past year, has won quite reputation
as Q hustler. While in this city some months
ago, during the annual spring inspections of the
companies. he expressed his surprise and dis
gust at the poor quarters provided for the
men, and ventured the assertion that with
little effort the proper amount of money would
be>subscribed to build an armory. The latest
rumor is that Lieutenant Bean will make good
his assertion by coming TO Pittsburg and work.
ing up fund for armory purposes. He cer-
tainly has the sympathy and best wishes of
every member OF the Guard In this vicinity,
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natural death.
BATTERY B leaves for camp next Saturday,
to be gone ten days. Mt. Gretna is the site Sc
lected. and the tour promises to be one of the
most interesting ever held in this State. Be-
sides the three batteries, and the cavalry, there
will be mIpgng Of gSiaF IF 'rooPs sTl. with the
Washington Barracks, Fort Hamilton and Fort
Adams, and two troops of cavalry from Fort
asked for their presence that the State troops
might have the benefit Of the movements and |
actions OF the regulars while in camp. Many |
a number of Pittsburg military sharps have
made arrangements TO pay visit of three or |
four days to the camp.
THE absence of Captain William Awi, well |
known In military circles in this city, during |
the past few days has seemingly raised tenn |
pest in q teapot among some people who are |
fond of gossip. Captain Awl is cashier of the |
and Lake Erie Railroad. a position of |
and requiring a heavy bond. |
Two weeks ago he was given a leave of absence |
Of no stated limit and during the time went |
with his regiment to camp. After returning to
the city he concluded to finish out his vacation |
in travelling. and consequently left last Monday /
for a short trip West. That he owed the Pitts |
MED yesterday afternoon by one Of the officials
In position to know, and while 1t is unfortu-
nate that the exact whereabouts of Captain
Awi may not be known, in order to at once
to him the suspicIon which has
been attached to his absence he |
has host of friends In the city who will no |
doubt have the pleasure Of welcoming him |
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