Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-02-04

brigade it would be better to consolidate those
commands which would wear full dress. But
the general cannot see il that way. The rela-
tive position OF the various battalions and COM
Ianies will remain unchanged, and, although
the appearance will be a trife variega.ed, as ii
were, still he doesn't think that it will cause
anybody much mental or esthetic disturbance.
Within the next three or four weeks there will
De reasonable proportion of the two regiments
OF infantry fitted out with full dress uniform.
These subdivisions are the first bsttalion;
company A, second battalion: company A,
third battalion, and the whole Of the
sixth battalion. More than these could not
now be accommodated with clothing, but it
is quite probable that inside of a year the
entire brigade will be in possession of the de-
cldedly neat and tasty garments which are like
unto those worn by Uncle Sans soldier boys
on dress parade and other occasions of cere-
mOny. The change will make it a trihe ex-
pensive for some of the officers. but the amount
of cash to be expended is by no means large
as some OF them fear. At least one firm of
military outfitters is scraping the prices clear
down the bone, go tina: a man may be thor
oughly equipped for very moderate sum.
THAT TRIP TO CHICAGO.
At the present time it is extremely difficult
to figure out even to within hundred or two
of the number of those proposing to visit Chi
cago during the worlds fair and to encamp by
lue lakeS1ue- rom t0e time Wl6n the project
was first preached there has been wonderful
enthusiasm, and it would seom settled at this
period that not less than five or six hundred
men will leave Washington for Chicago wear
ing the uniform Of the District National Guard
and glad to have the opportunity to acquire
free transportation and a decided amount of
valuable information in camp on strange terri-
tory.
AND THE RANGE WILL BE READY.
As soon as the ice goes out OF the river de-
tachment of the engineer corps will be ordered
to the Bellevue reservation for the purpose Of
making thorough survey of the tract, this
being necessary in order that n range suitable
for the use of the brigade and of the marine
corps be commenced soon as possible after
the opening of spring. Unless all the signs
fail il is evident now that there will be estab-
lished within the District the finest rife range
in the United States: one at which national
competitions will probably be held from wear
to year. commencing in 1894. 1t is proposed
TO revive so much as is necessary of the old
National Rifle Association and to locate it at
this point, SO that, from next season. COMPETE
ton for the worlds championship is
the Hilton trcphy-and other prizes of like
character will take place in the neighborhood
o. the national capital.
NEXT WEEKS SCHEDULE
Rifle practice in the gallery during the COM
ing week will be at 800 yards, and on the fol-
lowing schedule:
Monday-Company A, first separate bat
talon; company A, first battalion lat its own
gallery range).
Tuesday-Company D, fourth battalion;
company c, first battalion (at its own gallery
range).
Wednesday-Company B, sixth battalion.
Thursday-Company A. sixth battalion.
Friday-Company B. first separate battalion.
Saturday-Second separate company.
Volley firing will follow the individual prac-
tice, three volleys being fired by each organiza-
ton. A proper record of the results to be en-
tered in the company target record book, will
be certified by the inspector of rifle practice.
Companies viii be reported at the rifle gal
lery promptly at o'clock p. m. on the date
specified in undress uniform, armed and
equipped. In case OF rain or snow they NAV
be marched to the gallery without arms
Rifles will be cleaned at the close OF practice
before leaving the gallery.
The rife gallery will be open every day ex-
cept Sunday from 8 to pm. for voluntary
practice. Ammunition will be furnished on
the payment OF / cent for each round. An in
spector of rife practice will be in attendance,
and on request will certify scores to the cap
tains of companies to be credited as part OF the
required practice.
Capt. Harry B. Cilley, adjutant of the second
regiment and one of the most popular and ef-
ficient Of the many popular and efficient mem
bers Of the d. c. n. G., has returned to the city
and to duty.
Adjt. Gen. Porter of New York. in his annual
report 70 the governor for 1892, which contains
much of interest to the National Guard, recon-
mends arming the guard with the same rifles as
are used by the U. ). army as the new
arm nov under construction is adopted and
finally issued to the U. 5. troops. IL is again
urged by Gen. Porter that full and complete
supply Of blankets, rubber blankets, camp and
cooking utensils. tents and all necessary field
equipments be issued to the troops or kept in |
stock The uniforms subjected to SO much |
wear and tear last year while the troops were |
on active service Gen. Porter recommends be |
replaced by new issues. Campaign hats for |
service in the field are also advocated.
Quartermaster Sergeant s. d. Rotramel, |
fourth battalion, and Hospital Steward F. J. |
Cardozo, first separate battalion. recommended |
for nomination as inspectors of rife practice of !
their respective battaiions, have been ordered |
to appear on Monday evening before the exam |
ing board Of the department of rifle practice.
Capt. Harry Walsh and his men deserve q !
great deal of credit for the admirable scores |
made in the company competition last Tuesday |
night The winning aggregate-528 out of a
possible 150-was remarkably good
On the evening Of Tuesday, the 14th instant,
battery A will give a dancing reception at the
National Rifles Hall.
WHEN JOHN c. BRECKINRIDGE wEPT.
A Striking Incident That Occurred just
Before the War.
A correspondent Of the Boston Transcript
gives an interesting account of a scene he wit
messed in Washington at the close OF 1860
which throws light on the sentiments held by
the late Vice President Breckenridge as to the
Union.