The Washington times., 1894-11-25

captain is Harrison semmes Barbour. of the
firm james l.. Barbour & Son. He was
born In Washington and educated at Mount
st. Mary's College, Emmittsburg. Md. He
then attended the Columbian University
School OF Law. but after taking his degree
went into business with his father At the
formation of the troop he was unanimously
chosen second lieutenant, and as such COM
manded it until after its return from the sec
ond summer encampment at Fort Washing
ton, when he was unanimusly elected captain.
He is respected and admired by his men
First Lieut.. John L. Eiker was one of the
first members OF the troop and was elected
first Lieutenant when Lieut.. Barbour was
chosen captain. He is an excellent officer
Second Lieut. C. L. Beatty is a West Yir-
ginan. He began his military career with
the De.ap ain Guards. Of Warrington, W. Va
He joine the District National Guard in 1890
as private. lie has filed all the grades and
was elected second lieutenant in April of this
year. He is II hustler and a great favorite
with the men.
The troop promised Gen. Ordway last sum-
mer that IL would take full company into
the new armory. The promise is being kept
At the meeting Monday night two applca-
tions for membership were received and one
applicant admitted. There has been a boom
in recruiting since the last camp.
AFTER ABsENTEEs.
The Sixth Battalion has started out to
waken up the sleepy soldiers In its ranks
Company A, of that battalion, has been struck
by the cyclone Of reform which seems to be
sweeping through the Guard at the present
time. AT largely attended meeting lately
held the company decided to sustain Capt
Parsons IN any effort he might make to
bring about better attendance at drills. AS
an earnest of its Intentions in this direction
the company voted 10 eXpel four priyates and
recommend the discharge, for the interests OF
the service, OF three other priVates. Getting
down TO WORK, the company a.so decided that
one sergeant and ten prlyates should al once
place themselves on record as TO whether they
propose TO attend drills and live up to their
obligations as soldiers ana gentlemen or suffer
the pc atty OF expulsion and dishOnorable
discharge. Several members whose oecupa-
tions are such that they cannot attend drills
without great pecuniary loss 10 themselves
Individually were recommended Tor honorable
discharge.
The members of Company A state that they
intend to have tirst-clas5 military organiZa-
tioa composed of live, efficient men. men
VINO Will attend to their duties and take pride
In heir command, or they Will know the rea-
son why.
Capt Parsons is TO be congratulated upon
the hearty cooperation and support he has
received from those members of mis- company
who believe in the maintenance OF business
and military principles. The loyal support
OF Lieut. Chisholm. Lieut.. Walker, Sergt.
Nichols, Private Bonney, and other memo ers
of the company OF the radical measures
taken to place the command upon a proper
basis offers good grounds upon which to
wager that Company A will emerge from the
reorganization in a manner which will Justify
the expectations OF its many friends. and
which Will ENABLE il to take its proper place
as one of the leading commands of the Dis
trict National Guard.
Sergt John + Nichols and Paul J. Brandt
have volunteered TO represent the company
in the individual competitive drill 10 be held
OH the 9th instant under the auspices Of Po-
tomac Lodge, L. A. a. ii.
The Riaes have not yet been mustered into
the National Guard. bu: arrangements are
being completed as rapidly as possible. Some
of the members are discussing the advisable
ity of recruiting and entering as separate
battalion. Their armory Is large enough 20
fuInis accommodation for 100 priva:es. and
by stretching things a little three companies
could be cared for. 1t is probable. though,
that the first intention Will be carried out and