The Washington times., 1895-04-14

guilty of, and this is susirg tobacco In
the rifle gallery 1T has been stopped as
much as possible, gbutiin the drill hall on a
battalion or company drill night the track
of certain men can be readily followed.
Tobacco spittle lies in small pools all over
the floor The floor itself is so slippery as it
is that it is lard work TO march, but to
have treacherous pools of tobacco spittle
scattered about adds too much to the dis
comfort of the soldiers. The fall of an Of
ficer few weeks ago while in command of
his company was due to this fact. 1t is
said this evil will be remedied.
In another instance one man was severely
hurt while seuffling with two companions
inoneof the com pany rooms. Hefell through
glass door and was badly cut. All these
things have led to the rumorthat q cooler"
or lug" or prison is TO be fixed up in
one of the rooms near the Second Separate
Company's headquarters.
GEN. ORDwAY HOME.
Gen. ordway is back from Europe, but
has not touched the pile of complaints that
have accumulated during his absence.
He said in a short talk with the repre-
sentative of the Times that he had been
so busy that he had not touched National
Guard matters since his return. II is pos
sible that he may take a day off next
week and spend il with the adjutant gen.
eral Strengthening out various snarls.
Anyhow there is an intention on the
part of the officers 10 tender him an in
formal reception next week. He, so the
intention now is, will meet the officers
of the brigade in his headquarters and talk
over the affairs OF the guard.
Among the many complaiutsto come to his
attention will be that Of the heating and
lighting of the new armory. It is proba-
Bile that this will be given immedi-
of of hn n
ment of quarters will be taken
up. Cos. A and d OF the Fourth battalion
have made formal complaint to their COM
manding officer that they have been dis
eliminated against. Major Campbell has
these papers in his possession and is consid-
ering- the advisability Of forwarding then
to headquarters. Then the ques-
ton of the Memphis drill, camp and
rules and regulations governing the armory
are to be settled. He has his hands full.
The Hibernian Rifles have decided that
they will not go To Memphis. They have
ounditimpossible. They had contemplated
arrangements for the ue> of the Center
Market Hall for drilling purposes, but
have given it up. This leaves the Corcoran
and Morton Cadets, the two companies
outside the Fencibles, drilling to attend
this event The chances seem to be in favor
OF the Fencibles going and the other two
companies remaining here Troop A wants
TO be excused from camp duty, too, and it
is argued If one is given permission an
other should. Close observers think that
Gen. Ordway will refuse permission TO all
except the Fencibles. His decision will be
reached next week.
1t is said the inspectors OF rifle practice
have found a suitable site for the new
range 1t is on Pennsy Ivania just
beyond Bennings 1t fills the bill of ne
cessities. 1t has been suggested that all
the men who shoot out their score this
year shall have 1t credited also to their
record for last year. In this way all who
qualify will not lose year
The Second Battalion means to have
something ready to- eat when it goes into
camp. They expect dinner to be the first
meal and the menuhas been arranged. 1t
is as follows Coffee or tea, mashed po-
tatoes. roast beef, chow w-chow, bread and
butter aud rice Pudding. This menu re-
suits from the appointment of the following
committee on mess arrangements: Dr.
Foster, L. s. King and Lieutenant Nc
Murry. They intend 10 see that every one
has enough 10 eat. 1t Will cost less than
81 man.