The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1892-08-07

as possible from this state to attend
the great exposition. As far a. men
are concerned it would he no trouble
to get men enough. There are a number here
now who have been connected with similar mill
ltary bodies and who would at once take hold oi
the matter and carry it through in good shape.
On August IL there will be an inspection of
property in Companies B, and E. All the
local officers are working faithfully with their
companies and the men are improving in all
branches OF the service. A number of the men
mere engage III target practice every week at the
new rife range near Columbia, and some ex-
ceiient records are being made. The next bat
TALON drill will be ordered to take place on one
week from next Wednesday.
National Guard Orders.
The following orders have been issued from
National Guard headquarters at Olympia:
Especial Order Nss9
OLYMPIA, WASH, July T.
The commandments acknowledges the re-
and staff officers OF the National Guard of Wash.
ington, expressing their kind feeling towards
MN, and their appreciation of his efforts on be-
This manifestation OF the confidence and ap-
probation of the National Guard is highly graft
lying to the commander in chief, and amply re-
mote the welfare Of the Guard. Whether as
commander-in-chief or az private citizen he
VIII ever feel deep and lasting interest in the
citizen soldiery of Washington, for whom the
people OF this state entertain the strongest feel
ings of pride and admiration.
BY order OF the commander in-chief.
r. g. OBRIEN, Adjutant- General.
Omcial: CHARLES II. AVER,
Assistant AdjutantG General.
Especial order No. I0l
OLYMPIA, WASH, July 26, 1892.
Inspection will be made by the inspector gen.
eral OF all military property reported az un-
serviceable by the boards of survey convened
under special orders Nos 2, 3 and 4, c. s.. On the
18th day of August, 1892 or as soon thereafter a.
the INSPECTOR general may designate.
Commanding officers of Companies B, C, D,
and Il, of the First infantry, will lay out for
inspection the property reported upon by said
board OF survey, that no delay may follow tho
duty.
BY order OF the commander-in-chief.
r. G. O'BRIKN, Adjutant General
Official: CHARLES II. AVER,
Assistant Adj utant General.
General Order No. H.
OLYMPIA, WASH, June %.
With profound sorrow the conmander-in-
chief announces to the National Guard of
Washington the death of Brevet Lieutenant
Colonel Frederick E. Trotter, major Twenty
fourth United States infantry, Camp Murray, on
Tuesday, June q, 1892, at 45S p. m, OF cerebral
Colonel Trottsr's genial character and sterling
qualities as man aud soldier endeared him to
all who enjoyed his acquaintance, and espe-
cially the National Guard OF this state, which
has so often profited by his careful, earnest and
intelligent instruction He had particular
affection for the militia Its every effort to ward
advancement met his prompt approval, while
every unsoldierly act hurt him. His services
to his country have been eminent, and have
but recently been rewarded by promotion 30
faithfully earned.
The summons of the Great Commander has
called one of the brightest soldiers aud most
earnest Christian gentlemen. The heartfelt
sympathy of the National Guard OF this state ID
tearfuly extended to the bereayed family oil
our deceased comrade, and to the loving care OF
Him "Who tempers the wind to the shorn
lamb" we commend them.
Let the usual badge OF mourning be worn for
the period af thirty days.
By order of the commander in chief.
r. g. O'BRIEN, Adintant General
Official: B. w. CoINER.
Captain and Aid-de-Camp.
General Order No II
OLYMPIA, July Is, 1892
The following changes in the National Guard
OF Washington are announced Tor the tnforma-
ton and guidance of all concerned:
Pursuant to the provisions OF section 46
of Gan act to provide for the organiza
ton. maintenance and discipline OF the
militia OF the state of Washington" ap
field officer of the second infantry regiment,
at spokane June l, 1892, mt which the following
were elected for the ensuing four years:
Enoch w. PIKE to be colonel of said regiment,
to succeed himself.
Captain Z. II. Fox, of X company, Tekoa, 10
be major, vice Greene, term expired
They will be respected aud obeyed accord
ingly.