The San Francisco call., 1897-07-26
NOTES FOR THE
NATIONAL GUARD
A Camp at Which There
Was Plenty Of Work for
the Soldiers.
Some Talk About Raising the
Standard of the Guard
of the State.
An Energetic officer Has Resigned
The Camp of the Signal Corps
Third Brigade.

Camp Shafter al Santa Cruz is q thing of the
past but it will live in the memory OF the
members of the Fifth Regiment, Second
Brigade, of the National Guard, as one at
which there was plenty of work and but little
of the social feature which marked the camps
of previous years.
During the week the camp was visited by
Brigadier-General Warfeld, commanding the
Second Brigade, who was accompanied by
Leutenant-Colonel Joseph G. Geisting, as
sistant Acknowledgement of the brigade, and
several members of the gadier-genetaps
staff. They remained the better part of two
days and made close inspe ction OF the camp
and the manner in which it was conducted.
The assistant adjutant-genera in speaking OF
the camp, said that it was conducted more in
accordanc ce with the methods of United States
army camp than any that has been known in
this state for long time. There was a good
deal in the military Instructors that were i'm
parted that will prove of value to the men and
those who are in command OF them, and en-
able them in the future. to make better sol
diers.
The assistant acknowledgement, speaking of
the guard generally andlthe Second Brigade in
particular, said that it is the desire of those
in authority to bring the guard of California
up to a standard that will command the
respect OF every one who will look upon the
soldiers whenever they turn out or when they
are engaged in military work in the armory.
1t is the aim of the commander OF the Lecord
Brigade TO place his command in such con-
dition that II Will merit the commentator OF
the citizens and TO make the citizens feel that
there is organized for their protection body
OF men that will serve them if ever called into
action.
The brigadier-general who some time since
said OF his command, much has been done
but more is expected" has a good opportunity
to advance his brigade, and if he will do so he
will win the admiration and respect OF all who
are forced TO pay for the maintenance of the
guard Action on the part OF the superior
officers, not spssmOdic but continuous, that
will animate the subordinate officers and the
men, one that will arouse spirit OF rivalry in
the several organizations and make each try
to excel the other viii do much 10 accomplish
the end sought
Camp Shaiter was also visited last week by
Major-General Nat I. James, division COM
mander, accompanied by Colonel II. ?. Bush,
assistant sdjutant-general OF the division, and
several members OF his staff; and Colonel
James F. Smith OF the First Regiment, Second
Brigade, also went 10 the camp to see If he
could discover anything there that could be
OF service 10 him when the regiment he COM
mands goes into camp near Uklah in the lat
ter part OF August
The men of the Fifth were promised Buzze-
cot ovens such are used in the regular
army in the preparation of rations for each
company, but the ovens came not and the
men were forced to make other arrangements,
which, it is claimed gave satisfaction. Sucn
al oven was used by Troop on lis practice
march through Sonoma County recently, and
1t is stated that it proved a great success. 1t
Is expected that supply OF the ovens Will
reach this City in time 10 be delivered TO the
companies of the First Regiment when it gets
ready to go into camp.
The several companies of the guard are
awaiting the distribution OF the new Spring
field rifles which have been promised for some
time, but the weapons are long time reach
ing mere. The men are to be supplied with
Webb cartridge belts, canteens and haversacks
and then when they get their new uniforms
they will be in pretty good condition. If
there is any surplus after the payment for the
uniforms, the money will be used as far as ii
will CO. 10 provide overcoats where they are
most needed.
George Lipman, second lieutenant of the Ca
det Corps (LoweU High SCHOOL, has rendered
his resignation.
First lieutenant Price, Troop A, n. G. c., has
resigned, m uch to the regret OF the troopers OF
the company. He has accepted q position in
his brothers clearinghouse, New York City.
the terms offered being such that be could not
in justice to himself decline the offer. AS
officer of the National Guard he active and
efficient, and he contributed in a great degree
TO the equipment, discipline and efficiency Of
the troop In his retirement the troop loses
valuable officer, and Captain Jenks, The COM
munder, an able assistant.
Mr.. Price was also well known as a news
paper man, and in that capacity he displayed
much enterprise and ability. During his resi-
dence In this City he made host of friends,
who, while they regret that he leaves hem,
rejoice in his advancement
The cavalry branch of the National Guard
has adopted the recent changes that have
been promulgated in bugle calls. The principal
changes in the drill signals are: "Fours
right" "Fours left" Guide right and "Guide
left" and in the service calls the "church
CALI has been changed.