St. Paul daily globe., 1896-03-08
WORTHY AMBITION INDUCED by
COMPANY DIS ENTHUSIASTIC
MEN AT ARMS.
LECTURES ON EMERGENCIES
hA EAfEhiENCED SOLDIERS TO RIS
A PART OF NEXT YEARS
WORK.
CORPORA
ERNST,s REPORT
Contains Some Interestfnc md Val.
"abie Material to the Fighters
of Future Battles.

The annual inspection OF Companv
d, First regiment, N. G. S. NJ, occurs
on the 18th of April, and the fifteenth
anniversary Of the muster of the COM
pany in the state service will be cele-
prated April a. in manner BETTING
the notable event. Company d is
thinking Of attending the Paris ex-
position in 1900, a committee having
been appointed last Thursday evening
TO devise ways and means to that end.
The report of Corporal Ernst as re-
cofdlng secretary of Company d will
prove OF interest to all members or the
national guard, and it is submitted
herewith:
with this month closes one of the
company's busiest and most success
ful years. Never in it's history has
there been accomplished 80 much to
the credit of the organization as in the
past twelve months. 1t has been DEM
onstrated that an organization OF this
Kind can be an enjoyment to all mem
bers by cooperation as in the past.
which not only lightens the military
burdens as some find 1t, but pro-
notes and strengthens the ties Of good
Fellowship and helps to create enthusi-
| asm, which is essential, sustaining life
and interest in the work which must
eventually bring good and satisfactory
results. This we have experienced:
boundless enthusiasm, and the results
nave been more than satisfactory
This was shown particularly In one
case In last seasons informal hops.
which wi
Ihese dances not alone proved an en-.
joyable variation, but one of great
benefit to the company and credit to
It's members; pleasure participated in
by many friends, and undoubtedly
strengthened their admiration for the
organization. 1t not only showed thai
we were not only bold warriors, but
also capital entertainers That this
was true was shown at our anniversary
ana pail year ago, when, as you will
! remember, the attendance was far he.
yond our anticipation, although the
price was advanced to twice as much
! as that Of the year before. You recoI-
! lect that it was said that the assem-
oly was the most select that had ever
met in the armory. We certainly bavs
reason to be proud of this, for it puts
d. as a social leader zss
UnfortI astely these entertainments
had to oe omitted this year on account
OF the necessary preparations for the
trip TO New Orleans, but it is honed
tnat what has been gained in the past
VIII not be forgotten, and next sea-
son society will again hear of ID"
acting as host.
Immediately following these hons
work was commenced for the annual
| inspection to be held in April The
men responded willingly, and good
NUMBERS were found regularly in the
! ranks: 1t was gratifying to the COM
| manding officer to see the earnestness
of the men, and with the assistance
OF his two able leiutenants, the com
pany was in proper shape for the in
| spectlon, which 1t passed most credit
ably, and was mentioned as the most
| pronclent In the regiment, as we'll as
| in the state.
Drill and hard work was continued
with as much zeal and energy, with
a view of making a good showing at
the summer encampment. Although a
few weeks stay, ID" again took first in
all pertaining to military and soldier
ing, and received many complimentary
remarks from both visitors and press
regarding the soldierly appearance
and conduct of it's men
NOW, as the company has attained
such proficiency in drill and what is
required of it, as a whole, it is the
writer's wish to see a step taken in
advance. Not to take up battalion or
regimental drills, for these come in our
camp duties, but instructions that will
benefit the soldier individually Should
the guard be called suddenly into ac-
tive service, how many members would
know what clothing to take?
The question would arise everywhere.
what shall l wear? How can I care for
/ oI0n Al
the surgeons arrival? What precaution
shall soldier take for the preserya-
ton of health? What are simple RENE
dies for ordinary ailments? From these
questions we can go into the field and
would inquire what are advance
guards, fankers, grand guards out
posts and what is a bivouac? How
many know? Very few, am sure. The
militia is organized to maintain and
preserve peace, quiet mobs, and is Ii
able, at any time, to be called upon to
face lawless gatherings. Where Is the
man VINO mas ever been instructed how
to protect property? Men ought to
know what to do in riots, or when
placed to protect lives or property He
should have previous instructions as
how to guard; when and if he has au-
thority to shoot, If to shoot to KILL He
should know, for instance, If placed in
railroad yard, If it is wise for him
to leave his assigned post to assist an
other, and could he communicate with
his superior. How can trespassers be
arrested with least bodily harm? And
many similar instructions, which can
not be learned during the short stay in
camp, and are most important to milf
tia men.
These subjects have all been thor
oughly discussed, and fully written up
on by very able men; they are not
new, but men have no time to read ex-
pensive books, and, Furthermore, would
find it difficult to understand parts of
them. The plan to lay before you Is
to arrange for next fall and winter a
series of lectures, given at equal inter-
walls by some army officer. who, 1 am
sure, if properly approached, would be
glad to do this. This is only by way OF
q suggestion, and is hoped will be
looked upon favorably. If it Is thought
to have this for only members of the
company, let d. take the initiatory
steps, and make it a battalion affair.
Historical Society Eentx.
Miss Charlotte b. Long, Of 5000 Stevens ave-
nue., Minneapolis, has presented 10 the state
historical society drawing of Washngton's
coat-of-arms.
AT the regular meeting of the society Mon
day night Charles E. Mayo will relate some of
the wanderings of the society during its years
OF life. The subject is one which is expected to
oring out some interesting "reminiscences