Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-02-26
Prospects Of Camping at Sea Girt Are
Bright.
PROGRAM In TIE EVENT OF War
Work Being Pushed Rapidly at
Center Market Armory.
CROSSES, PINS AND BARS

will go into camp some time during the
coming summer at Sea Girt, n. j., it seems,
depends to considerable extent ON the
cost of transportation. Gen. Harries has
not yet reached conclusion in regard to
the matter. In view of the fact that per-
sonally he is strongly inclined in favor of
the Jersey camp ground, and that the en-
tire brigade, officers and enlisted men, are
enthusiastic over the proposition, the in
dications are that Sea Girt will win out
that is of course, if the cost of transporta-
ton comes within the limit, there Is
every reason to believe it will.
zen. Harrfes expects to announce a con-
clusion before the passage Of many days,
In fact, just as soon decision is reach
ed in regard to the matter of transpor-
tation. AS heretofore stated in The Star,
every member of the brigade will know
months ahead just where the camp will
be held. The precise time Of going into
camp will also be made known, If such
is possible. This plan will permit every
BODY to make necessary arrangements to
go into camp.
1t is the custom for the New Jersey au-
thorities to send three regiments to Sea
Girt III succession for a stay of a week
each. The reginental camps are followed
by brigade camp, which extends through
enc week. The first troops usually reach
Sea Girt early in July, and the Jerseymen
break camp for the season early in August.
The camp ground will then be available for
the District troops. AS the original plans
OF Gen. Harrfes provided for the brigade to
take its outing early in August the pros
rects, as made plain by the foregoing, are
rather pleasing.
In Case of War.
War talk during the past week has in
Guided certain references to the organized
militia of the District Of Columbia and
gossip Of an Interesting character has
naturally been general among the guards
men. In the event that war should be
declared, the understa nding is that the
local brigade would be the first of the VOL
unteer forces to be called into the service
of the United States. 1t is known that
the War Department has every confidence
In the efficiency of the local brigade and
high regard for the commanding gen.
eral The supposition is that the bri-
gade would be at once recruited to
It's full strength. This might be
done by assigning to it two outside resi-
ments. From the troops then available
the brigade would be formed One regi-
ment would, very likely. be held in reserve
here, while the other would be sent into
the field.
Although rather unfortunately situated
at the present time. because Of lack OF
aImory facilities pending the remodeling
of the Center Market building, the Dis
trict National Guard could respond in q
few hours to orders to take the field. All
necessary equipment. including clothing.
arms and ammunition, with the possible
exception of mess kits, are on hand. and
anything that might be needed could. IN
all probability, be secured without delay
from the War Department.
The enlisted strength OF the brigade at
the present time Is about 200 men: 1t
consists of two regiments. each comprising
three four-company battalions, two separ-
ate battalions, battery Of Calling and
Hotchkiss guns, an ambulance corps,
band and corps of field music: The third
battalion Of each regiment is skeletonized.
The second separate battalion is consti-
tuted and designated an engineer corps.
Company D of that battalion is mounted
bicycle, and is assigned to signal duty.
A troop of cavalry is in process Of organi-
Zation.
Under the law the National Guard of the
District of Columbia is subject to being
called into the service of the United States,
ton of the laws or suppression of riots.
The total number Of commissioned officers
- about 100.
Conditions at Center Market.
Work in the direction Of placing the Cen
ter Market building in condition for the
District National Guard has proceeded dur
ing the week with unexpected rapidity.
All the iron work is now in position, all
doorways have been cut, and. in fact, the
outlook is very promising indeed. The
Market company promises to push the
Work with the utmost CELEBRITY, ana Out
little doubt exists that the new quarters
for the troops will be in readiness within
few weeks.
Fifteen Years Old.
Company A, I'd Battalion, celebrated the
fifteenth anniversary Of its organization
last Tuesday evening. About fifty men,
bers of the company were in attendance.
Refreshments were served, and every
member of the company was called on for
few remarks. Capt. Edwards reviewed
the history Of the command, reciting its
ups and downs, and dwelling on the pres
ent fourishing condition of the organiza-
ton.
The company has decided to have a house
warming on taking possession of quarters
at the new armory. 1t is intended that the
affair shall be quite elaborate.
Rifle Practice Decorations.
After many delays owing to the failure
| of certain company commanders to submit
the necessary reports, Maj. James E. Bell
| has completed list of those entitled to
| rifle practice decorations for the seasons
of 1S98-97. They are as follows:
1896.
Sharpshooter crosses-L. F. Afford. A. NJ
Allison, Vance Barnes. F. NJ. Ball, ]. Stew
art Ball, Horace NJ. Bell, Albert Burley. T.
B. Davis, H. A. Dobson, A. ]. Erwin. w.
NJ. Farrow, ]. s. Gheen, ]. e. Hosford, r.
B. Hayes, F. s. Hodgson, ]. w. Kline. c.
Lamb ]. G. Lang, T. ]. Lund. w. H Lig-
gins. c. NJ. Mcclure. T. v. Mcintosh. J.
oConnell, E. g. stutz. W. M. sprigg. W. G.
Stewart, o. e. Terry, ]. A. Wilkinson, A.
B. Weir, F. B. Wheaton and r. L. Pile.
Bars-M. Appleby. w: W. Foyer, NJ; p:
Britain, e. Bairstow. U. B. Bristow Cecil
Clay, E. R. Campbell. G. E. Cook, w. %.
Crist. C. w. Dickey. Davidson, H. M.
Gunderson, w. 8. Hodges. g. w. King. G.
H. Laird, T. F. Lang, J. D. Leeman. H. II.
Laizear T. F. McAnnally, ]. A Massie, F.
e. Mclaughlin. E. w. Morgan, L. H. Reich
elderfer. J. NJ. Stewart, p. w. Smith, g. G.
Shaw. c. Stanbaugh. w. g. Steward, ]. g..
Tomlinson. C A. Weaver and A. Whitacre,
Marksrnen's bIttons-W. II. Bailey. F. L
Beach, ". s. Barber, L. A. Boulay, F.
Blake, c. l.. Bode, H. N. Bennett, d. G..
Bangs. e. g. Bradley, G. e. Brooks, W. n.
Beckett, H. Beckett, C. w. Bfrdsali, B. II.
Burke. w. CIaybaugh. w. w. Chase. g. C..
Callan, w. @. Eckstein, w. X. Ferris, +.
Gatzendanner. H. B. Cooley. II. J. Greer.
c. A. Gibson, 8. P. House. L. n. Holt, ]. T.
Harper, @. p. Hooker, 8. H. Jacobson. G..
F. Keaxney, c. T. Lowell. ]. B. X. Lee, W.
q. McNulty, J. p. J. MeGimiss. Eugene
Milton T. J. Murtagh, NJ. O. Mays. w. K.
Nottingham. J. Owen, w. C. Robbins, J. 8.