Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-10-17

same nature, but the stories have been re-.
newed during the past week or two with in
creased vigor. The continued illness of the
general, and the fact that his entire time
is supposed to be taken up with private
business interests, has tended to give
strength to the rumor. Should the present
head of the brigade tender his resignation,
1t is the understanding that he will be per-
mitted to name his successor
- Col. Moore to Retire.
1t may be announced practically as a
certainty that Col. William G. Moore, the
popular commander Of the LIST Regiment,
will soon sever his connection with the Dis
trict National Guard. Col. Moore is at
present away from the city on q trip in
search Of health, but it is known that be-
fore leaving he visited headquarters sew
eral times with the intention of making
known his plans to Gen. Ordway or Col.
Mosher, but it SO happened that on each
occasion both of the officials mentioned
were not accessible. Before the arrival of
the next Yule tide, SO the belief is, the 1st
Regiment must cast its eyes about in
search of a new colonel
Col. Moore was commissioned January 81,
1889. 1t may be further stated that when
he steps down and out the colonel will be
accompanied by at least one member of his
staff.
Another Resignation Expected.
King, Company D, Sd Battalion, will also
tender his resignation within a few days.
Captain King has lately become engaged in
business in Baltimore, and the fact that it
will be impossible for him to devote the
necessary time to his command is the cause
of his intended action. Captain King is
member Of the brigade board of examna-
ton.
The only person who has yet been named
as a successor of Captain King Is Second
Lieut. Frederick G.. StutZ, who was in
command of the company during the past
summer.
War Department In Powerless.
An incident connected with the detail of
Capt Theodore Mosher, 22d United States
Infantry, as adjutant general Of the Dis
trict of Columbia National Guard, though
1t occurred several weeks ago, is con-
sidered too good to be longer kept quiet
AS is well known, the custom of the War
Department is to detail officers Of the army
for duty with the National Guard of the
several states for periods not exceeding
-FOUR years. Capt. Mosher reported for duty
as adtutant general of the District Guard
July u.s. 1882, SO that four years in his case
expired July Is. last. About that time talk
was current throughout the brigade to the
erect that Col. Mosher was about to be
directed to rejoin his regiment, and there
was considerable conjecture as to the iden-
t1ty OF his successor. Time passed into
history, however, and Col Mosher con-
tinues to hold office here. The incident,
therefore. is of special interest.
According to the story, some time in July
last Adjutant General Ruggies of the army
CHANGED to mention to Gen. Ordway that it
was about time to relieve Capt Mosher
from duty here.
Guess not" Gen. Ordway Is said to have
answered. I'VE need him.
But his term has expired" Gen. Ruggles
went on to say. You viii remember that
action lan In, hn Of
Long. who preceded Col Mosher as your
adjutant general"
Yes and it's time the practice was dis
continued Cen Ordway said. according
TO the report. Col. Mosher is entirely sat
lsfactory to US and he wiH remain"
Then you expect US, TO disregard the
precedents OF the War Department in deal
ing with this case?" inquired Gen Ruegles.
ITO be plain" Gen. Ordway is said to
have then stated, the War Department
has not the power to relieve Col. Mosher
from duty with the District Guard. He is
commissioned by the President of the
United States as adjutant general of the
District of Columbia militia, with the rank
of lieutenant colonel. He ia not detailed by
the war Department, but is on special duty
at the direction Of the President The
President alone can remove him by reyok
Ing his commission, and that 1 think will
not be done except at my request There
fore, the War Department is absolutely
powerless in the matter"
The fact that Col. Mosher continues on
duty with the local brigade is regarded as
substantial indication that the stand as
sumed by Gen. Ordway has proved logical
and firm.
The basket ball team Of Company A, I'd
Battalion, is taking advantage of every OPP
portunity for practice. The organization
intends to secure a leading position in the
District Basket Ball League during the
coming season.
First Lieut.. Charles R. Luce, surgeon of
the LIST Battalion visited the gymnasium of
the National Guard Athletic Association
during the past week and expressed him
self as being highly pleased with the equip
ment and the work in progress there.
The school for commissioned and nom
commissioned officers of Company A, I'd
Battalion, will be resumed Friday evening
next. Platoon movements, guard mount
and battalion drill are the subjects to be
studied.
The 4th Battalion has announced its in
tention of winning first place in the volley
sktrmfsh match, to be shot at the coming
meet of the National Rife Association. 4
suitable team has been selected, and the
men mean to work hard to fulfill their in
tention.
One of the latest rumors is to the effect
that new company will soon be mustered
into the National Guard and assigned as
Company D, I'd Battalion. So far as can
be learned the new organization Is to be
composed mainly of members Of the Ma
tional Rifles. -.-.
The team to represent the I'd Regiment
In the regimental match during the meet
next week will consist of the following:
First Lieut.. Sabin, inspector of rifle prac-
tice in the 4th Battalion; First Lieut..
Jacobs. adtutant, 4th Battalion; First Lieut..
Shaw. inspector Of rifle practice; 9Th Bat
talon; Sergt. G. E.. Groom, Company A,
9Th Battalion, and Sergt. Davenport and
Private Kirk, Company b. 9th Battalion.
Col. Cecil Clay of the I'd Regiment is ex-
pected to return to the city Monday or
Tuesday of next week, after hunting and
fishing trip to Canada.
A strong effort is being brought to bear
on First Lieut.. Geo. c. Shaw, inspector of
rifle practice of the 9Th Battalion, to in
duce that officer to withdraw his resigna-
ton, recently rendered 1t IS hoped by those
concerned that Lieut. Shaw will acQuiesce
with the wishes Of his friends.
The rifle practice fever Is rampant in the
I'd Separate Company. 1t is stated that
every member OF the organization will en-
ter every match to which he Is eligible next
week at Ordway