Evening star., 1897-02-13

Company B, 9Th NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. 142
Company c, 9Th Battalion. 1877
Company d, Sd Battalion. ion................. 100
Company A, 1st Separate Battalion. ..... 15s
Company B. LIST Separate Battalion. 127
Company c, 1st Separate Battalion. ..... 14S
WashfngtOn's birthday Rifle Match.
The Amateur Rifle Club, through the eff
forts of its shooting master, Mr.. W. NJ.
Farrow, has arranged competition to be
shot at the range of the club, near Chevy
Chase Washington's birthday. costly
silver cup is offered as a prize. The match
will be open to all comers each man being
allowed but three entries. Ten shots at 900
yards must be fired. The position will be
standing. The two best scores of each COM
petitor will be considered in awarding the
prize.
special meeting of the Amateur Rifle
Club Will be held next Tuesday evening at
the National Guard Armory. At that time
the selection OF the team to compete in the
match by telegraph with the Erie marks
men. described in The Star last SATURDAY.
VIII be announced. The necessary steps
also VIII be taken at the meeting to provide
for the laying of floor in the shooting
house of the club.
June Match at Joliet
The details of the big Schuetzen rife match
to be shot at Joliet, ILL.,, next June have
been arranged This is the competition for
participation In which the members of the
Amateur Rifle Club are constantly prac-
ticing.
The competition will be the biennial series
of matches under the auspices of the Cen
tral Sharpshcoters' Association. The rules
OF the association regarding membership
are unusually strict, and organizations de-
string to- join are required to forward q
copy OF their respective constitutions and
bylaws and list of all members with
their applications The members of the
Or e-f ~,
applications will be promptly accepted, as
the matches and the several prizes are botn
attractive and valuable.
The competitions are announced to begin
June "a and to end June u. At least five
different matches are included in the pro-
gram, one each to be shot on the union
target, the stick target the man target and
tfe peoples target. while the six-men team
match will be shot on the ring target. in
the team match 500 and championship
banner. valued at $50 will be offered as
hrot prize.
Ambulance Corps Active.
Perhaps the most fourishing organization
In the District National Guard today is the
ambulance corps, which has reached the
hieh-water mark in its history, both as re-
CARDS membership and efficiency The
corps is practicing constantly with its new
ambulance and litters. and every clear
evening Is on the streets in the vicinity of
the armory. maneuvering, and there is no
question but that it will reflect credit on
the local brigade during the approachino
inaugural parade.
A course of special lectures is now un-
der way, particular attention being de-
voted to first aid that should he rendered
patients who have succumbed to excessive
cold, and to those overcome by exertion
and exposure. This knowledge may come
in handy March 4, If the weather should
be inclement. The corps Is prepared to
int,
among the District and visiting troops on
the occasion OF President-e!ect Mckinley's
formal induction into office.
Matters Of a social character have been
suspended by the organization for the time
being. A cordial invitation is extended to
all persons interested In the Red Cross to
visit the armory Thursday evenings and
witness the maneuverings of the corps.
raj. Wi po-
Success Seems Assured.
The members of Campbell Light In
fantry, Company C, 4th Battalion, are
gratified over the prospective success of
their inaugural bazaar" which is to be
opened February -. A meeting of the la
dies committee was held at the residence
OF Mrs. Hodgson Thursday evening last to
complete arrangements. The committee
decided to open the bazaar with patriotic
ceremonies In honor of the birthday of
Washington. Those who will be invited
10 attend the opening are the officers of
army, navy, marine corps and National
Guard The High School Cadets Will also
be invited to be present the first night
when competitive drill will be held. open
to the cadets f
A bicyle six feet high is being con-
structed, and will be voted to one of the
six leading cycle firms of the CITY. shoot
ing gallery will be provided and will prove
stlmulus to target practice among Ma
tional Guardsmen. Three PRICES will he
oher ed-one for members of the guard, one
for High School Cadets and one for vii
corners. The committee is considering n
proposition to donate part of the proceeds
OF the bazaar to the poor. Music dancing
and recitations will form part of the pro.
gram each evening. The bazaar promises
itors to Washington during inaugural
week. Gen. Miles is expected to speak at
the opening ceremonies.
Wheel for Military Cyclists.
All guardsmen. and particularly the MEM
bers of the cycle company. will be interest
ed TO learn that bicycle has been invented
that promises to increase the usefulness of
the wheel for military purposes The ar
ransement OF the device Is extremely SIM
pie. brake-like appliance Joined to the
handle bar, when lightly pressed, drops two
light steel supports to the ground. Upon
these supports the bicycle rests, and the
rider, after coming to a standstill, and
without dismounting, can use both hands
for any purpose. Touching a small sprine
on the handle bar sends the supports hack
INTO piece again. The whole affair weighs
less than one pound.
For years military men have been look
ing for a bicycle support that would enable
riders to remain "awheel' while loading and
firing. The one great obstacle to the use OF
the bicycle in the army has been its in
ability to stand alone. The new invention
enables the soldier TO halt without dis
mounting, and to execute the most intricate
movements, which heretofore were impos-
sible.
Gen. Miles and other army bicycle enthu-
siasts have given much thought to the use
of the wheel In actua, warfare. Its failure
to stand alone has been the chief argument
used against 1t. When a bicycle corps get
fairly under way on a good road no diffi-
Guilty Is experienced. halt, however.
meant dismount, and each man was COM
PEELED to hcld fast to his machine The n. q
support overcomee this obstacle, and the
silent steed Is now under greater control
than the horse.
First RattalfOn Notes.
At the meeting held Thursday evening
by Company B. In compliance with orders
from brig .de headquarters, Quartermaster
Sergeant 8. Porter House Was unsnimously
elected seco0d lieutenant, - All the vacancy