The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-12-13
TACOMA MILITARY DASHES.
Dougan Medal Changes Hands Again
Ambitious Tug of-War Teams.

TACOMA Dec. l2-National Guard officers here
feel hopeful that the court will decide in favor
OF the payment of the services of the guard
while in King county.
1t was quite surprise to some of the Tacoma
contingent to hear of General o Brien's election
as mayor of Olympia.
The postponed drill between Bowen and Best,
of Troop b, took place Monday evening, and re-
suited i'll a Waterloo for Best as Bowen proved
to be the best-drilled man. Corporal Bowen is
trumpeter of the troop, and necessarily has had
little opportunity to take part in company ex-
ercses. Nevertheless he put up steady drill.
Sergeant Best has held the medal three weeks.
Lieutenant A. b. Downworth, Fourteenth U. s.
A, acted as judge for Best, while Major Gaus, of
the First regiment, W. n. e., filled like posi-
ton for Bowen. "Guardsmen contestEg for
medals says militia critic, should refrain
from expressing themselves not being given
"a square drill on account OF their not know
ing certain parts OF Upton. In drilling for a
medal it i understood that he is familiar
with all the different exercises and manual OF
arms
Major Gaus is considered an authority on
judging the respective abilities OF men drilling
for proficiency, and consequently is in demand
A company to BE- known as the Trinity cadets
is being talked up. This, with the St Luke's
Company. viii make fine cadet organization.
The High school boys have formed no company
as yet
Company is rapidly coming TO the front
with its rifle team. Last week five of the boys
had practice shoot at @00 yards and made II
very creditable showing. Out of possible 50 the
following score was made; sergeant Mcdonald,
a.; OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES MurdCc, 81; Private
Perrin. 35; Corporal Hisss 80 Corporal Lyman.
s.; total, III The team has challenged and
would like 10 hear from some Of the other com
pauies.
Atug-ofwar team Will be organized from the
members oi the different companies, and pull
will be had during the tournament in the tx
position building. Company & has strong
team and ought 10 make good record.
Senator Squire has been written TO, and an
'early answer Is looked for in regard 10 the APP
preparation for Gattling gun battery. Quite Il
number OF young men are anxious 10 join the
organization il perfected.
The Mort hWeSterp GBdrGSmca Is represented in
this city by T. K. scott. OF Il company.
Lieutenant Billings, OF q company, has been
selected 20 play with the TScoma Athletic Foot
ball club against the Portland team New Years
day in this city. The lieutenant has played
against Princeton, and understands the game
thoroughly
The members of Company are arranging an
attractive programme for the next smoking
contest which comes of next Friday evening
Only those who have been granted discharges
from the National Guard are permitted to Join
the Zouaves.
Company c had some lively drills lately and
much interest is manifested in the new tactics.
Sergeant spooner has resigned a. sergeant OF
g company.
The sons OF Veterans have elected the follow
Ing officers Commander, 4. r. Heilig; senior
vice, II. }. Rand; junior vice, c. \. Mccoy;
council of administration, W. Ii. fletcher, c.
F. Walters. A. l. DeHuh: delegate, J. IL. JunCtt;
alternate, T. E salisbury.