The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-12-27
TACOMA MILITARY DASHES.
No Christmas Money for Soldiers-Pri-
Yates Talk of War,

Yates lalk Oh w ar.
TACOMA, Dec. 26.-tSpecial. 1.-The members OF
the different companies all expected to secure
their money before Christmas and New Years 8,
and were much disappointed at its being put
III until some time in January. Since the pay
rolls had all been prepared and ready for sign
ing the Tacoma contingency cannot understand
why the authorities postponed payment until
after the holidays.
Private Clarke, of G company, is now located
in Seattle. Clarke is an athlete OF no mean
ability.
The members OF q company appointed COM
mlttee at their business meeting last Monday
evening 10 select window shades aud carpets
and 10 have the walls and ceiling tinted. This
will add greatly to the appearance OF the room.
Company c, Tacoma guard, has commenced
drilling under the new tactics, and Lieutenant
Howell thinks them great improvement over
the old.
Since company has taken such an interest
in athletic sports the other companies have fol-
lowed suit, and tug ofwar teams, rifle teams,
boxing contests and the like are all the rage
The members of company think seriously Of
starting gymnasium.
Troop is drilling assiduously, "and." adds q
foot soldier, scan get around pretty lively when
it gets walked up once"
A member of the Oregon militia who inspected
Troop BIS armory and accoutrements pro-
nounced it the most complete he had ever seen.
Corporal stewart, of D company, Seattle, wis.,
tied sergeant Mcdonald, of G company, Monday,
and had q talk on military matters, more es-
pecially the subject of rife shooting. The
young soldiers here hope match can be ar
ranged between members of the two Ompanies
The New York Sun comments on the Cali
fornia naval reserve, and speaks of the young
state of Washington taking an active interest.
"ThOse who have the organizing of this body"
says militiaman, should spare no time in per-
5ner hn fzatf ion md into
working order. An active naval militia reserve
would be OF incalcuable benefit to the Sound in
case of war with any foreign power"
The militia boys are waiting patiently the out.
come of the Chilean unpleasantness Some
want war; Others do not.
Colonel W. Scott Beebe, OF the Oregon Nation
al Guard, was q welcome visitor TO the city last
week.
Colonel Pike and General O'Brien are Doctor
ing the rules and regulations preparatory"
say some OF the soldiers, "to surprising the
guard" An adoption of tn military rules and
regulations of California Connections would
result, 1t is said, in building up OF the organ
izatiou in this state.
Major Gaus intends fixing up commodious
quarters for himself and staff in the armory
building.
Al the Phil Sheridan Post, G. A. R., mas
Querade ball Christmas eve there were about
$50 couple present Nearly all those who par
tClpated IL the dance were in masque. Supper
was served about Il o'clock by the Ladies
Relief Corps, after which dancing was resumed
and continued until late hour.
Company A, First regiment, Sons of Veterans,
have elected the following officers: Captain, b.
". Coiner; first lieutenant, James Ross second
lieutenant, II. L. d. HUFF: sergeants, w. J. STRAIT
ton. e. f. Thompson. L. +. Atwell and II. J.
Rand; corporals, f. f. Salisbury, G. II. Dreskell,
{. i. Waller; chief musician, james Juuett
Colonel b. ". Coiner, of the Sons OF Veterans
has been appointed on General O'Brien's staff
with the rank of captain. Colonel Conner takes
great pride III military affairs.