Evening star., 1899-04-01

connection with the resignation of Captain
Jacobs, quartermaster of the ID Regiment
nor has any commission yet been issued to
Major Ross as lieutenant colonel of the 1st
Regiment. which doubtless has been await
ing the return of the President for his sig
nature.
Twelve Years Continuous Service.
Sergeant Bugler George Freidmann, gen.
eral commissioned staff. was re-enlist-
ed the 2tth instant for three years and his
warrant as sergeant continued in force
Immediately after his re-enlistmcnt the
completion of which will give him twelve
years continuous service in the District
National Guard as brigade bugler. Sergeant
freidmann was called upon to blow taps
at the funeral Of the late Major James NJ
Pollard. whose death caused deep regret
throughout the brigade.
Has Been Cold at 4rmory.
Considerable annoyance and discomfort
have been caused at the Center Market
armory during the past week or ten DAYS
by reason of the non-supply of heat The
matter, however, when reported at head
quarters, was promptly referred to the
qnartermaster general, with request for
immediate action. Steps will be taken to
prevent recurrence of the Inconvenience
and discomforts of the past week.
Instructions for Surgeons
Hereafter, whenever for purposes Of con-
ference or instruction the presence of anv
or all of the surgeons of the National
Guard organization is desired by the sur
geon general of the District of Columbia
militia, his notification of the desired at
tendance will be regarded as by authority
and direction of the commanding general
and will be respected and complied with
accordingly, taking precedence of all other
hat nf
sional or emergency nature.
Return of Capt. Beatty.
Captain Charles L. Beatty, Company A,
1st Battalion, has reported for duty. and
forwarded a letter recalling his resigna-
ton, which has been duly approved at head
ton which has been duly approved at head
quarters. Major Ross has been verbally au-
thorized to direct the transfer of all prop-
erty pertaining to Company A, 1st Battal-
ion, for which Lieut.. Keough and Lieut..
Zea are now responsible. Captain Beatty's
decision to remain in the guard is s,ratffy-
ing to all who know him.
captain Beatty, 1t will be remembered
has just returned to the city, after service
since the early part of the war with Spain,
with the 10th United States Volunteers He
will bring back to the guard that sort of
practicable experience that ought not do
any harm.
HOnorably DISCHARGED.
On their own applications the following
nave been honorably discharged: Private
L. V. Macintosh, Company D, 1st Bat
talon; Private Harry T. Burton COMPANY
d, 1st Battalion Private Edward T. Nc
Cauley. Company d. 9Th Battalion: Private
Arthur ]. G1lillot, Company d. 9th BattaI-
len; Private ]. r. Taylor, Signal Company.
Iandsman Eugene Fugitt, jr, 1st Division
Naval Battalion, end Landsmau NJ b. Ste
wart, 1st Division, Naval Battalion.
BY reason of removal from the District
honorable discharges have been granted
the following: Private William f. Berens
Company d, ID Battalion; Private Myatt
E. Goring, Company B, I'd Battalion.
Landsman Simon J. Hughes. lst Division
Naval Battalion, and Privates Francis M
Ball, Louis b. Craig, Charles Henry Snv-
der, John j. keating, Leonard q Hitch
colk. Charles c. Butterfleld anu Oscar Dean
snyder all of Company B. 4th Battalion.
Upon the statement of the commanding
ofncer OF the Signal Company, that the rec
9nlmendafion for the discharge of Private
Leroy u. McCauley of that organization
was submitted to headquarters under mis-
apprehension, the special order directing
,he discharge of Private McCauley has
peen revoked. the discharge not having
Deeh delivered to the enlisted man in uIes
ton. i AZ que"-
The resignation Of First Lieutenant r
Beach, Company D, I'd Battalion. has been
forwarded approved to the adjutant general
of the army. 90
Orders .have been issued in the 9th Bat |