The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-03-04
notes FOR CUARDSMEN
Sergeant katie's Budget of the Latest
News and Gossip.
DEATH OF GEO. SCHUMACHER
Project to Raise Funds for New ArmOry
Assumes Tangible form Re ignation
OF Captain Rockwell, OF Company
H-Corwin to Succeed Him.

Musician George Schumacher one of
the most popular members of the regi-
ment, died last Friday at the home OF
him parents, Alb Beech street. He was
attached to Company II. Schumacher
was a general pet with the boys on ac-
count of his sunny disposition and So
ciability. He was conspicuous when
with the drum corps, but especially SO
In camp, when, as Adjutant Millar' 3
orderly. he appeared on the field and
around headquarters.
The last words of our little COM
rade We're to express Il wish that the
military attend his funeral. His wish
was carried out yesterday by his old
company. and his remains We're laid
to rest with military honOrs.
Colonel Ripple called a special meet
ing of the board OF officers and trustees
last Monday evening to consider the
plan for raising money to start the new
armory. Those present Were: Colonel
Ripple. Lieutenant Colonel Coursen,
Colonel Osthous, Major Mates, Captain
Stillwell, Captain Barnard, Captain
Moir, Lleutenants Mates, Tracey,
mously decided to accept the offer made
by two of our talented young citizens.
eX-guardsmen, who are Well known
on the dramatic stage. These gentle
men Will be given charge of the thea
trical part OF the work. They will Sc
cure the best of home and foreign tai
ent for the production of celebrated
piece from the pen of Major General
Fitzpatrick, assisted by Dramatic
Writer j.. owen Moore.
Committee Has Been Named.
Colonel Ripple has been chosen to
lead the movement. He has appoint
ed Lieutenant Coursen as chairman Of
the business committee; Captain Still
well, treasurer, and Lieutenant Mates,
secretary.
A contract was signed last Tuesday
for the use of the Frothingham theater
six nights, from April % to April q in
elusive. Everywhere the plan Is heart
lily approvd, as all know the urgent
needs of our guardsmen and, in fact,
the city, in respect to this armory. We
must have it. 1t is utterly absurd to
reason that our young citizens will con-
tinue in the service of the common
wealth as national guardsmen alto
gether from a feeling of patriotism
Patriotism is very nice sentiment, but
it will not alone hold together a body
of citizen soldiers in time of peace.
An armory in keeping with the stand
ing of the Thirteenth regiment is abso-
lutely necessary. A remark was made
to the writer one day last week to the
effect that "Wilkes-Barre has fine
armory and poor regiment Scran-
ton has a fine regiment and a poor
armory." Let all take an interest in
this effort. The officers and men OF the
Thirteenth have at all times given lib
erallv t others. ID they rot nos merit
a return from the public in general?
New Officers of Company II.
An election was held in quarters Of
office of first lieutenant, caused by the
retirement of Lieutenant Il. ID. Corwin
whose commission expired some time
ago. His brother, S. w. Corwin, was
elevated to the vacancy, having been
previously second lieutenant. j. w
Benjamin formerly first sergeant. was
elevated to fill the Office of second lieu
tenant. Major Whitney presided.
Captain Rockwell, whose resigna-
tion has finally been accepted because
of his removal from the state, leaves
Company II with a feeling of regret
He has been in the guard thirteen
years, and was acknowledged to be one
of the best drill-masters in the state
Another election will be necessary tc
fill the vacancy caused by his resigna-
tion. First Lieutenant Corwin will
have no opposition to his election to this
office.
Captain Kellow, of Company b, was
in command of his company last Wed
nesday; on Thursday he was overcome
by an attack of grip and Is seriously
sick, at his home on Franklin avenue
Colonel Ripple, accompanied by his
wife, attended Governor Hastings re-
ception last Tuesday, in Harrisburg.
ThE regimental quartermaster has
! finally, after much effort, succeeded in
procuring six rifles from the state ar
senal for the use of our non-commis,
stoned staff in rifle practice.
Sergeant Katie