The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-11-08
At THE REGlMENTAL ARMORY
Items Of Interest to Military Men Gath
cred al Headquarters.
E0YB TO ATTEND THE WORLDS FAIR.
A Corps of Litter Bearers TO be orga"''c"-
Resolutions From the LynchDuTs 'i""'o
Cuards-The Cavalry Service.

vention held there lhnt "coA w 'o
nerfeot plans for having the militia OF the
country represented both during the EIposi-
tion Of 1898 and At the dedicatory ceremonies
Of the buildings in 1892.
Adiu,ant-G eneral Mcdonald was seen by a
Trvxs reporter yesterday in reference to tho
matter. and stated that Brigadier-G eners!
Charles j. Anderson was appointed dele
cate In pursuance 10 instructions received
from Commander-in-C Chief Mckinney, but
that General Anderson was unable to attend
on account of sickness. General Anderson
also failed 20 appoint an alternate. hence
the reason of Virginia not being represented;
balor-G General Nelson a. Miles, Ohl'e1
States Army, presided st the convention ana
caused quite a sensation by declaring his De-
lief that the National Government was as
much interested in the National guard as
whole. as the States were in Their respective
organizations and deliberately proposed lDaI
Congress be asked 10 make an appropriation
covering the entire cost Of transportation
and that the War Department take eht'Ie
chafge Of the encampment.
ORDERED 10 CHICAGO.
General Albert Ordway, of Washington. en-
Enthusiastically supported General Miles pro-
nosition and went 80 far as 70 express the
ouinion that the National guard OF every
State ought 10 be ordered 10 Chicago on
given date in 1923. ION the service OF the
United States" IL was estimated that the
expense of bringing 10 Chicago. proWding
suitable carnp feeding and paying the men NJ
regular army rates for two weeks term OF
duty. would be S6,000,000. After consider
able argument pro and con. resolutions
were adopted 10 be presented TO Con-
Rress. providing for the execution OF
General Miles plan, and fixing the date OF the
sncampment from August 10 20, 1893. A
ofttfa f.f 4 n va
men from several States TO presen. the plan
b. Congress and work for ITS adoption. 1t was
also decided to have only 10 00O miiItlamen
in the dedication parade of 1892. These will
be drawn mainly from nearby states, with,
il is hoped, small detachments to represent
each Of the thirteen original States.
LITTER BEARERS.
For some time past the medical staff of the
First regiment have been formulating plan
for the permanent organization Of corps Of
litter bearers % be taught the work pertain
ing to the ambulance service Major William
+. Mercer. surgeon. and Captain t. +. Turner,
assistant surgeon will begin the formation OF
this CORPS on Mondav November 18th at $50
L. NJ in the headquarters of the First reGl-
ment erDory.
The method Of instruction will be by prao-
tical demonstration OF what ls termed emer-
eency surgery using bandages and other light
appliances. such as would be required in case
of accident or injury IN service on the bait 81
fed or IN civil life In addition TO the prac-
teal instruction the surgeons will illustrate
the work by the use of charts and lectures
This corps is designed t. be composed of
new men. in preference TO detailing men from
the several companies of the regiment. They
will enlist as other men ARE now enlisted bat
viii only be expected to perform the duty
required of this yecial branch of the service.
The information which these men will gain
will be inys luable TO them at all times.
This corps will in addition to receiving the
above Instructions. have the opportunity
given such Of their number as may desire 1t
Instruction IN signal work. The instruction
in this branch will include the ordinary flag
signal service and the telegraphic service,
both with instrument and 10y flashes.
hose desiring To become members of the
corps can forward their application for mein-
bership TO Major Mercer. Captain Turner, Or
10 the regimental adiutant. Captain L. r..
Shepherd.
A corps of this kind ought to attach to its
membership every young man who desires
TO obtain such knowledge as will always
render him able 10 properly care for any
friend who may receive an injury and thus
enable him to do Il charitable act IN proper
manner and often TO save life.
NEW DRILL REGULATIONS.
All of the companies of the regiment are
waiting anuously the using of the new drill
regulations. Company A received on last
Friday night instruction In formation Of the
company and certain movements Of the new
drill The novelty of the change attracted
many spectators. and for once the old soldier
was unable TO criticlse. nder the new tao
tics his occupation will be lost for long
time. for the new movements have been es-
tablished on the most thorough common
sense principles.
CAVALRY MATTERS
Beginning with The month Of October the
reorganization of the cavalry regiment began
and has been going Oh steadily with very
good results. Reports from the different
troops are more promptly received at head
quarters. and all things indicate bright out
look for this branch OF the service. There
are many disadvantages which the cavalry
labor under where troops are located ia the
country. The men composing the troops in
the counties have few of the advantages that
are given those in the cities, whereas their
horsemsnship is all that could be desired.
There is great interest throughout the
State in this branch Of the service. and il is
probable that in the next twelve months the
State will have full complement Of cavalry
The action OF the four troops engaged in
the sham battle on the 2gth ultmo shows
that the material of which the cavalry branch
is composed is nrst-class, and only needs more
safeguard to the State As an illustration Of
the determination Of the men comprising this
branch of the service nearly all of the troopers
from the counties Of Prince George and
Hanover rode from twenty-five TO fifty miles
on the 2Sth instant 10 participate IN the sham
battle on the next day
Colonel g. Percy HAYES and his adlutant
Captain ii. Nj. Boykln, are hard at work is
suing orders and auditing accounts of the
several commands. They are earnest and
Woodworking officers and do much 10 make
the cavalry one OF the best Of the three
branches Of the service.
There is great deal of interest manifested
IN this city relative to the organization of
another troop Of cavalry. and il is more than
probable that at no distant day Richmond
will have two troops of cavalry instead Of
one.
FROM THE HOMR GUARD.
At special meeting of the Lynohburg
Home Guard, held AZ their armory on Tues
day. November sd. q committee WAS appointed
TO draw up suitable resolutions expressing
the appreciation Of the company of the hOspi.
table treatment accorded II by the Richmond
Light Infantry Blues during the visit paid by
the Home Guard TO Richmond on the 18th
uitimo.
The committee reported the following pro-
ambe and resolutions.
Whereas, the Iynchburg Home Guard was
the recipient Of Il whoIesouled and hearty
welcome from the members of the Richmond
Light Infantry Blues. both individually and
collectively, during its recent visit 10 Rich
mond. and whereas the Lynchburg Home
Guard feel deeply grateful 10 the aforesaid
company for the courtesies shown IT, there
fore toe il
Resolved, That vote of thanks be and
hereby is rendered the officers and men of
the richmond Light Infantry Blues, and also
be il
Resolved. That whenever opportunity
presents itself the Lynchburg Home Guard
VIII endenyer to return this hospitality 10 the
best OF IFS ability, and finally be il