Los Angeles herald., 1892-08-23
NEWS FROM NEARBY CITIES,
Bayonets Used in the Ninth's
Long Beach Sham Battle.
Meeting of the Council Yesterday
at Pasadena.
National Guardsmen who Got Taste Of
Cold steel-Crown OF the Valley
Happenings-Redondo
and Pomona.

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Lone BEACH, Aug. 22.-Yesterday the
Ninth regiment, N. G. O., had an easy
time. Major McKelvey and Captain
Keith commanded at the drill of the two
battalions in the morning. At the con-
elusion, Captain Barry, of the regular
army, took hold Of the boys, and for
over one hour put them through q
number of movements. He first formed
the whole regiment in one battalion.
and among other things drilled them in
Sheir regimental tactics. They we're in
etructed thoroughly in the street riot
drill. The captain also spoke OF many
points IN the camp which were unmili-
sary, and in several instances gave the
men severe scoring. He has been
with the regiment during the day, and
has gone through the camp inspecting
the quarters and the men on duty.
Captain Barry has made many friends
in the regiment already, and is man
that inspires confidence. Captain Barry
will remain until Wednesday, and when
he leaves, it is safe to say, twill be with
the regret Of the entire regiment.
The first sham battle was held last
night, and it was success in all re-
spects. The main cause of the success
being that with the exception of the
buglers and company F, not man in
che regiment knew what was up.
Company F was ordered to steal out
Of the camp and try to get back again,
thus accomplishing surprise. They
got out all right and returned over the
parade grounds, but were challenged by
she sentry, who, after q lew minutes,
fred his gun and called for the corporal
Of the guard. The attacking party then
opened fire and regular fusilade fol-
lowed. The buglers sounded the assem-
bly, call, and the remaining company
turned out. The sentries, who had been
doubled, had orders to let no one 60 out
NOR let anyone come within the lines.
The attacking companies threw out a
line of skirmishers, who approached the
camp, firing rapidly. Finally they
charged the guards at various points
along the line. A spirited contest was
the result, and many of the attackers
were kept out of the lines for the rest OF
the night.
The practice was marred by an acci-
dent that occurred at the picket lines.
Corporal Fritz, of company A, got stuck
in the arm by a bayonet. Several other
Of the men were slightly bruised, and
one of company AIS men will have to
stand while taking his meals, owing to
q misdirected bayonet stroke. The at
tacking party was very much incensed
Mt what they considered an unnecessary
act; and in view of the fact that the
sentry there knew we'll enough who were
the attackers, he acted with uncalled
for severity. The sentries claim, how
ever, that they were ordered to keeI
every one eight feet distant from them
and that the attackers knew what to ex
pect.
just after dinner the following delega
tion of Long Branch citizens drove tt
the camp: w. F. Sweeney, 7. L. Fet
terman, E. A. Bennefeld, q. Decker. J.
6. Dunn and E. HI. McCracken. Mr.
Decker presented to Colonel Spileman 8
letter from F. L. Dane, which was read
by Major McKelvey. 1t complimented
the appearance of the men at dress par
ade Sunday, and asked the officers to &C
cept several boxes of cigars from him
Colonel Spileman, in few fitting re-
marks, thanked the gentleman and &C
eepted the token.
Last evening the boys started box
ing contest but it was stopped. So this
afternoon they got together and had il
finished. The fight lasted but three
mounds and was between two men pro
minent as boxers in their localities. II
was spirited contest and was marked
BY the absence of foul blows. The con
sestanta go by the names OF Mike anc
Gaainns Mike was the larger man ant
was awarded first money, although Ca
sino made game fight. A purse Of $1t
was raised among the men.
The contest for the Redlands' trophy
was held today.
The blanket of Co. d in which wa
tossedthe luckless reporter yesterday, ,wai
taken in charge last evening by Col
Spileman. So that is the reason report
Of the camp appears this morning.
LONG BEACH NOTES.
Alex, the bath-house man, has dis
played unusual enterprise. During the
remainder of the encampment he will
have the regimental band play in front
of his bath-house. 1t was initiated this
afternoon.
The little tent on the corner of Pine
and Second streets, used by the China
man as curiosity stand, caught fire
last night. but was extinguished before
any damage was done.
There will be joint debate on the
immigration question, some time this
month, between Rev. E. B. Hayes, oil
the Congregational church of Long
Beach, and Rev. John HI. Collins, of the
Congregational church, of Los Angeles.
The debate will be held in the taberna-
Gle. Rev. Webster will dilate from the
Peoples party view, while Rev. Collins
will speak from the Prohibition stand
point.
Long Beach Business Directory.
HOLMAN, THE DRUGGIST, carries the larg-
est stock of drugs and stationery, perfumery,
and makes prescriptions his specially, M g.
Holman, Central Pharmacy. Long Beach, Cal.
LONG BEACH RESORT, corner of Pine and
Second streets. Fine California wines. VIE.
land b. en- on draught. D. ]. Mccarthy, propr
WET BATHS a specially at Alexis bath house
next to the wharf.
,. W. WOOD, NJ D., office over Holman's
drug store.
THE SEASIDE INN, Long Beach, Cal, select
family hotel; all new and modern appoint.
ments exceptional beach TOR bathing; also
pleasure driving; table first class; rates reason
THE ALAMITos LAND COMPANY is offer.
ng lots and acres in choice locations at reason.