Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-08-11
NATIONAL GUARD NOTES.

LIEUTENANT w. L. bUkplck, y. p ~, 70
back in the city after few weeks absence In
Washington.
FoRrY-oNE commissions were issued
throughout the State during the past month,
of which % went to the Thirteenth Regiment
CAPTAIN o. q. Coon, of Company j, Nc
Keesport. has made gratifying score this sea-
son, of so out of g possible so points. This is
the top notch in shooting in the Natlonal
Guard. and there are but few men In the state
who have accomplished the feat
ANUMBER of local military gentlemen left
for Mt. Gretna last night to spend a few days
at the camp now being held there. Among
them was Lieutenant Brown, of Battery b. who
was unable to leave with the rest OF the COM
mand last Thursday.
COLONEL WILLIS j. HULINGs, of the Six.
teenth Regiment spent few days in the city
during the past week. The Colonel is owner Of
lumber tract in West Virginia comprising
5000 acres and is considered as the lumber
king Of that part Of the country.
AS predicted in this column last Sunday,
Captain William M. Awl, whom some people
have given considerable unpleasant notoriety,
arrived back in the city last "Wednesday. Gap
plainabie. and he expects to make things lively
for his slanderers.
ALL the regiments Of the First Brigade were
inspected during the past week with satisfac-
tory results. Several accidents happened
throughout the brigade during the encamp
ments, among others, Major Chew, of the Fen
cibles, being badly cut abont the face by fall.
ing tent pole during wind storm.
The Sheridan Sabres, a semi-military organi-
zation located in Williamsburg, gave an inter-
esting exhibition and drill last Thursday night,
which was attended by a large audience. The
year. and besides uniforming themselves, the
members have made very fair progress in the
sabre drill.
LATE statistics show that desertions are
largely on the increase in the regular army,
2Sl1 men having taken "French" leave during
the past six months. against 2,4S9 during the
same period Of last year An effort is being
made among some of the highest officials of
the army to determine the causes OF the
trouble, and IL possibly remedy the same.
MAJOR SAMUEL HAzLETT, Inspector of
for Europe last Friday. Heexpects to be gone
about six weeks, and will scarcely be home in
time for the brigade matches in September.
His place as Captain of the Second Brigade
team will be filed by General Wiley appoint
ing some other member of his staff.
J THE Sheridan Troop, of Tyrone. arrived in
camp at Mt. Gretna yesterday after a march
of five davs. The Governors Troop, OF Har-
risburg, also marched to camp, the trip con-
sumIng two days. Governor Beaver and staff
will be on the grounds for four days. and after
the militia leave it is probable that the regular
troops will remain until the latter part of the
month.
THE Duquesne Greys. under command of
Captain Moore, went into camp near Erie last
Friday. The members made a very creditable
appearance in their new uniforms, and the or
ganization has apparently gotten new lease
on life. The muskets numbered about So q
local band accompanying them. The spot Sc
lected is said to be very pretty one, and will
be occupied by the heavies for about two
weeks.
ADJUTANT GENERAL HASTINGS has de-
cided to equip the Fourteenth Regiment
throughout with new uniforms, in return for
those worn out at Johnstown. 1t is extremely
probable that the regiment will De taken to
Gettysburg in September for three DAYS dur
ing the reunion of the Grand Army in place of
the regular summer encampment. which w1s
postponed. Should the trip be definitely de-
cided on. the new uniforms will be furnished
in time to be worn on the occasion.
AT a meeting of the Washington Infanty last
week, it was decided to change the date for the
annual target practice from October6 to Sep
tember 26. The three company medals will be
contested for at that time. A committee con-
sisting of Lieutenant Niebaum, Joe Kurtz and
Ed. Klaus were appointed to secure location
and make all necessary arrangements. Besides
rifle practice. number of other sports will be
on the programme for the same day.
THE Third Minnesota Regiment. one day
during their recent encampment, performed a
little drill not to be found in Upton. The en-
tire command was assembled on the lake shore
to take bath. The men were dressed in white
shirts and blue trousers, carried towels over
their left arms and cakes of soap in their right
hands. At the word Of command they ad-
vanced in body into the water up to their
waists and commenced operations. The sight
| is said to have been very interesting and all
seemed to enjoy it.
LIEuTENANTs PATTERSON and Brown. of
the Fourteenth, did some remarkable fine
shooting at 200 and 500 yards last Thursday the
range at Salisbury. They fred 40 rounds each
at the targets, Patterson winning by a total Of
162 points to Browns 100 points. The Four@
teenth's team for Mt. Gretna, next month,
promises TO be one of the best on the grounds,
terson, HuggiDs, Robb and Smith, formerly of
the Tenth Regiment
COLONEL WATREs. Division Inspector of
Rifle Practice, has issued his instructions rela-
tive to the rifle matches which are to be shot at
the Coleman range, Mt Gretna. from Septem-
ber2 tot. The reglmental teams consist of
four men and two reserves, and the brigade
teams, IL men and three reserves. The dis
tances 200, 500 and 900 yards, seven shots at
each distance. and no practice shots allowed on
the days of the matches. Men will receive six
days pay and subsistence. Teams are expected
the regimental match to take place September
and the brigade match September G. Mr..
Robert Coleman has offered an additional
prize of $500 besides the regular trophies.
After the matches Colonel Watres will select
team from the contestants on the grounds,
to shoot at Creedmo0r during the week CON-
mencing September 8. The matches are to be
governed by Blunt's manual.