Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-03-12

But New York has not decided what IL will do
Maybe IL viii accept the Characterization forma-
tion; maybe ii will not Said the adtutant gen
eral OF the state when asked about reorganiza-
ton: when the proper time for action comes
the question will be carefully considered In AL
Its bearings and decided in conformity with
the best interests of the military service OF the
state" 1t therefore makes no difference what
may be done by the regular army or how the
new regulations received elsewere. New
York will do that which seemeth unto her best,
even if that seeming best 10 an obsolete an
tiquity.
THEY CONFESSED sHAnP PRACTICE.
What great something is that organization
which was once known as the National Rifle
Association, but which is now more generally
denominated. by those who know it, the
National Rife Association Of the State Of New
York Qimited). The association had q meeting
in New York some time ago at which con-
sideratIon was given a letter of protest filed by
Gen. Ordway far back as last September.
Gen. 0rdway charged that in the matches at
Creedmoor the New Workers used ANN unition
which was put up in violation of even the lax
association rules 1t was admitted that there
were reasonable grounds for the complaint and
1t was ordered that no ammunition not within
the rules be used in future. but nothing was
done IN the interest of plain, everyday honesty.
People possessed OF any moral sense would at
least have offered to shoot, under precise rules,
for the team trophies which were captured
through admitted chicanery. The District
team does not want any prizes it does not win,
but 1t does expect fair treatment. The action
of the association is but little additional evil
dence AS to the unfairness shown up in The
STAR during the past two seasons.
Gen Robbins was at the meeting and was
the principal opponent of the proposition to
shoot all interstate matches with Springfield
rihes and factory ammunition He said he
would not advise any team to give up the
Remington rifles now in use. motion to COM
pei the use OF the Springfield in interstate
matches was lost. 1t will be remembered, to
the dlscredit of the association, that up to and
including the meeting Of 1890 there was Q
handicap in favor of the Remington guns and
special ammunition. Rife organizations are
to be especially informed as to the ammunition
rule. or lack Of rule, SO that they may use
every advantage; all of which means that mill
tary shooting at Creedmoor is at an end. The
Long Island range will in future be the resort
only OF rifle clubs, most of them clad in the
New York state uniform. The association has
upheld Gen. Robbins and his target-shooting
equipment. but it has severed every tie that
bound 1t to the soldiers of the country.
HOW IT Is DONE IN THE QUAKER CITY.
When Philadelphia militiamen want an
armory they get it. In Washington armories
are rented, if the committees on appropriations
are willing. The second Pennsylvania is going
to have tine military home very soon. The
pAaH pfONlucs lOE tIrce-stOTy huIululstEauOH
building, 50x200 feet on the north end Of their
lot. Broad above Diamond street. and Q drill
shed, which will contain the largest floor space
in the United States for this purpose-200x250
feet are the dimensions. The building when
completed will extend from Broad to Carlisle
street. 29O feet, and will have an alleyway on
each side. The first floor of the administration
building will contain the company rooms; the
second will be divided into headquarters for
the colonel, lieutenant colonel, major, adju-
rnv1 lE g.
for officers meetings, adjoining which will be
lockers, toilet and bath rooms. On this floor
will also be situated q room for the old guard,
the surgeon and the non-commissioned staff.
The third story will contain the squad drill
room, gymnasium and banqueting or lecture
hall In the basement beneath the companys
rooms will be located the company lockers and
store rooms, heating apparatus and o rifle
range the entire length of the building. The
building will cost, inclusive Of the ground,
S15O,0O0.
BUSY ENarNEERa
The engineer corps, D. C. N. g., held its
usual monthly meeting on Tuesday evening.
J. I. Barrett, G. b. Young, F. P. Oroney, c. c.
Jones. o. ]. Schneider and j. Schiller were
elected members, and nearly all were enlisted.
Corporal n. Veitenheimer re-enlisted- W. G.
Steward, 5. V. Chandler and G. W. Alberto
were read of as corporals. 1t was announced
that Lieut.. II. g. Forsberg, platoon B, had de-
clded to accept command OF battery A. Con-
siderable discussion occurred on the cases OF
some delinquent members, the general opinion
being that ample opportunity should be given
such to correct their record. but when they
were expelled it should be final; that dis
honorable discharge from the engineer corps
should mean something. So far there have
been no dishonorabls discharges.
Sergt g. G. Dennison read Q valuable lecture
by Lieut.. Col w. X. King. corps Of engineers,
U. s. A, on The Military Engineer and His
Work"
WILL GO II ALONE
The cycle corps having fully demonstrated
its success will soon be detached from the en-
gineer corps and made full fedged company,
to be known as the Second Separate Company
of the District National Guard. They will
probably be assigned quarters at the Center
Market Armory. The company already num-
bers about forty men. and after they have
made their first parade and exhibition Of the
application of military drill to the cycle it is
probable that every cycle club in the District
will be imSued with the idea. 1t is safe to say
that the use OF the cycle in military drill will
astonish the cyclists and prove q source Of
wonder to the foot soldiers
THE THIRD BATTALION WINS.
Once more has victory perched upon the first
regiment banner. The second regiment was
incomparably superior on the annual record,
but in competitions the first has the best of it
almost invariably On Thursday evening teams
of eight from the third and fifth battalions en-
gagged in a match in the gallery. The third,
captsined by Lieut.. James NJ. Stewart, !. K p,
was the winner by the decisive majority of 50
points. Lieut. t. S. King, l. K p, commanded
the team of the fifth.
The scores were: Third battalion-Corp Roll
Inns 46; Sergt England, AZ Sergt- Russell, 40;
Sergt. Sweigert, AZ; Lieut.. Stewart A; Sergt
Bumpus. Al: Pvt II. Appleby, Al; Capt Weber,
10. Total-346.
Fifth battalion-Capt. Benson. SO; Lieut.
tombstone, AZ; Corp. Tribby. 40; Sergt. Land
voigt. 40. Pvt. Ascher. 80; Pvt. Ferry, 81; Pvt
Click, 80; Pvt Radcliffe, 40.
Rifle practice during next week will be on
the following schedule:
Monday-Company d. third battalion.
Tuesday-Company A. second battalion.
acknowledgements A and c, sixth bat
TALON.
Friday-Engineer corps
Organizations will officially visit the Fenci-
cles' fair on the following evenings: Monday,
IA. Gen. Ordway and staff; Tuesday, first
battalion; Wednesday. fifth and sixth batta-
lions; Thursday, second and fourth battalions:
Friday, third battalion; Saturday. Engineer
Corps and Cycle Company; Monday, 81. Ma
tional Rifles. Old Guard and Alexandria Light
Infantry; Tuesday, Knights of Pythias; We'd
nesday. Troop A, Light Battery A and Ambu-
lance Corps.