Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-03-18

The first battalion will practice in the gallery
at its armorv. under a schedule to be prepared
by the battalion commander.
Second battalion, company A. Tuesday.
April IL; company E. Saturday. April Is; COM
panv c. Tuesday, April 20; company D, We'd
nesday. April D.
Third battalion-company A, Friday, April
II; company b, Friday, April IA; company C.,
Wednesday, April II; company d. Monday,
April II.
Fourth battalion. company A, THURSDAY,
April 6; fourth battalion. company b. Thurs
day. April 90: fourth battalion. company c,
Tuesday. April 4: fourth battalion, company
ID. Tuesday. April IS.
Sixth battalion, company A, THURSDAY, April
13; sixth battalion, company b, Wednesday
April &c; sixth battalion. company G. Friday
April %; sixth battlion. company d, Thursday +,
April u.
First separate battalion. company A. Monday,
N0ril 3; first separate battalion. company b.
riday. April Z: first separate battalion. COM
any &, Wednesday. April 10; first separate
.,.ttaion. com ANY D. Saturday. April 20.
First separate company. Monday, April 10.
Second separate company, saturday, April 3.
Third separate company, Saturday. April %.
Engineer corps Saturday, April l.
The general staff. and the field and staff Of
fcerS and non-commissioned staff OF regiments,
Friday. April 81.
The field and staff officers and non-commis-
| stoned staff OF batlaions. the evenings assigned
to company y OF their respective battalions.
Practice for the month of April will be at
COO YARDS each man will fire two scores at this
distance. and his scores will be recorded.
Voliey firing will follow the individual prac-
tice, three volleys being fired by each Organiza-
ton. kneeiing Aprope- record of the results,
TO be entered in the Company Target Record
Book. will be certified by the inspector Of rifle
practice.
Companies will be reported at the rife gallery
promptly at clock p. m. on the dates speci-
fled, in undress uniform. armed and equipped.
In case of rain or snow they may be marched
TO the gallery without arms. Rifles will be
cleaned ct the close of practice, before leaving
the gallery.
The rife gallery will be open every day, ex-
cept Sunday. from to o. clock D. m, for vol
untary practice. Ammunition will be furnished
on the payment of one cent for each round
An inspector Of rifle practice will be in attend
ance, and. on request, will certify scores to the
captains OF companies to be credited as part Of
the required practice.
WILL HAVE REVOLVER PRACTICE.
Within little while Gen. Ordway promises
to give ali the necessary attention to the use of
the revolver by the cavalry troop and light bat
terry. Fo- any other but spectacular uses the
saber is entirely worthless. A light battery
driver conld not possibly the cumbrous
weapon and at the time attend
to his horses. while the cannoneer in
position would find it equally value
less. Whether on foot or on the axle
seat or chest the artilleryman is only
hamrered by the big and heavy sword.
lie modern cavalryman never thinks of using
The ward Of steel which. during the war. was re-
garded as necessary to the safety OF every horse
solder. Tor many years United States troops
IN the field have discarded the saber entirely
and with advantage. Maj Writ Davis, U.S.A..
inspector of small arms practice, department
q: IaSota. IN his latest report touches upon
the value OF the revolver. and i'll publishing
t.Lt report Gen. Merritt calls especial atteL-
ton 10 the following practical remarks:
Earnest and energetic efforts should be
made 10y all troop commanders to thoroughly
instruct their men in the use of the revolver.
particularly in the mounted practice, remem-
berrS that in this prac tice good shooting in-
wolves and requires good horseman-hip. As
this weapon is often valuable for perso al pro-
tection IN battle. and as it is particularly
formidable as weapon OF attack in charging
as foragers. II is important that the greatest
skill possible i'll lis use should be obtained"
While no definite program has vet been
arranged it is almost certain that both Capt.
Barbour's and Capt. Forsbergs commands will
have ample opportunity during the present
season to put on record their skill with the
pistol.
CORRECTING A NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
In some Inexphcable manner the idea
has gone forth that when Maj. ". n. Dalton.
commanding the first battalion, resigned his
commission he did SO because he did not care
Longer to be associated with the National
Guard. bat held antagonistic views. The
conclusion reached by those who have been
circulating such rumor are entirely erro-
neous, and, in justice to Maj. Dalton and to
the Guard, the foolish story is denied. In his
letter of resignation Maj. Dalton said: 81 take
this occasion to extend to you my many thanks
for the kindly and courteous manner in which
you have met me at all times, and in retiring
from the office to which you appointed me | take
with me most pleasant recollections of my
citation with the National Guard, for which
have unceasing admiration
In replying to that communication Gen.
Ordway wrote: II cannot permit your resigna-
ton to take effect without expressing to you
my earnest thanks and high appreciation OF
the many years OF faithful and effective work
YOU have given to the District militia and
your loyal support of the National Guard ever
since IT has been organized. Regretting
thae You find it necessary to leave the
service. L assure YOU of my earnest hope that
success and prosperity may attend all your
efforts N life IN the same high degree that they
have attended your efforts and work in the
National Guard"
HOW THE SECOND rs GOING TO DO 1T.
The second regiment is not going to hide its
sharp-shootlng light under bushel, and when
the crosses and buttons are distributed large
proportion OF this city's population will have
a chance to know it. Col. Clay has secured
from Gen. Ordway perm ssion to use the
magnificent street market hail for the regl-
mental assembly, and AS soon as
date can be fixed all the definite
arrangements are to be made. 1t seems to be
the present intention to march from the second
regiment armory TO the hall, headed by the
brigade band. In the hall there will be
dress parade in line, Col. Clay will have
some interesting remarks to make on the
standing of the regiment. and then the COW
eted badges will be presented. In the ordinary
course of events this latter duty would be
performed by the colonel but in view Of the
fact that much of the regimental skill is due to
the industry OF Captain James E. Bell inspector
OF rifle practice. the captain is to be honored by
having the duty of presentation thrust upon
him-a pleasant compliment which he has
more than earned.
NEXT WEEK IN THE GALLERY.
Gallery practice during the coming week
will be as follows:
Mcnday-Company D. third battalion.
MISUNDERSTANDING c, sixth battalion.
Thursdsy-Company ID, sixth battalion.
Friday-Company ID, first separate battalion.
Saturday-Third separate company.
NOTES.
The friends Of Capt Mahany, and their name
is legion, will be glad to hear that he has almost
entirely recovered from his late illness, which
at one time threatened to terminate fatally