Evening star., 1899-02-04

General HarFies will request the detail of
an officer who is well known in Washing
ton and who is particularly suited for the
office Of special Inspector.
RegimentaI Inspections
The battalions of the 1st Regiment will
be inspected by the commanding genercl
and staff Monday evening next in the drill
hall of the Center Market Armory, prompt
ly at o'clock. There is to be no assem-
bly, of the regiment. At the hour stated
the 1st Battalion will report for inspection.
When the ceremony is concluded the "a
Battalion will report An inspection OF tie
band will follow and that will conclude the
exercises
The members of the general staff will
meet the commanding general at District
militia headquarters Monday evening not
later than 7:45 o'clock, and accompany
him to the Center Market Armory.
The inspection of the I'd Regiment Tues
day evening last showed a condition of
affairs by no means unsatisfactory. The
attendance was not as large as could have
been desired, and certain of the commands
We're not properly equipped, due to lack
of effort on the part of their officers in con-
nection with drawing property. The in
spection however, developed the fact that
the physical condition of the members of
the guard is of a higher standard than at
any time in the past. This gratifying state
of affairs is due, no doubt, to the recent
order requiring all men who apply for
examination.
Lieutenant of Naval battalion.
Stewart w Griffith has been elected lieu
tenant of the 1st Division, Naval Battalion.
board of officers, consisting of Com
mander Robert p Hams, commaAdng the
Naval Battalion Lieut.. S. G, Hopkins COM
manding the I'd Division, Naval Battalion,
and Ensign Edward O. Cresap, I'd Division.
Naval Battalion, has been appointed
to meet on board the U. 5. s. Fern,
the evening of the 9th of February,
at s o'clock, for the purpose of examining
Mr. Griffith TO determine his fitness to hold
commission as lieutenant. The junior mem
Der of the board will act as recorder
To Secure Better Attendance.
The court-martial committee of Company
A, ID battalion, met last evening and in
vestfgated the cases of the following mem
bers, their offenses consisting of absence
frC m drill! without excuse: Private l. Phil
lips, Private John Pyles, Private e. Six
ken Private c. Draeger, Private f. Cud-
lip, Private S. Johnson and Private c. n.
Maigne
Capt Edwards has issued orders for
assembly of the company at Z: 80 o'clock
Monday evening next, in cOnnec ton with
ths inspection by the commanding general
and staff OF the battalions of the 1st ReSi-
ment An extra effort has been made to
secure the attendance on this occasion of
every member of the command.
Private H. Putsche having moved to Chi
cago and Private S. Richold having chang
ed his residence to New York city, have
each applied for honorable discharge be-
cause of removal from the District"
Messrs. James D. Hendley and John Mo-
riarty have been elected active members.
A movement has been inaugurated IN
Capt. Edwards company to secure the
transfer of members of the National Guard
who are employed night work at the
Washington navy yard to the day ron of
the yard. It is stated that there are
large number of navy yard employees in
the ranks of the National Guard and be-
cause of the fact that they are employed
at night they are unable to attend drills,
rifle practice and the like. Captain Edwards
has found this a serious drawback to the
advancement of his company III military
work, and, in conjunction with other com
pany commanders, he hopes to secure
change for the better, the men concerned
being anxious for such turn of affairs.
Prepared to Undergo Scrutiny.
Although very little has been heard of late
regarding Light Battery A. the condition
of that important organization, according to
First Lieut.. j. II. Grifiths, commanding,
is of the most satisfactory nature. The
membership has almost reached the limit
and the greatest care is being exercised in
accepting neE material. The men appear
to be deeply interested in their work and
the attendance at drill each Saturday even
ing is all that could be desired.
The commanding general has Informed
Lieut.. Griffiths that it is his intention TO in
spect the light battery at an early date.
The command feels certain that it will be
able to make an excellent showing, and is
prepared to undergo scrutiny at any time
without previous notice.
Notes.
Private Carl Eckdall, Light Battery A,
has been transferred to Company a, 4th
Battalion.
The members of Company B. ID Battalion,
have been ordered to assemble the evening
of the 14th instant for the purpose OF elect
ing a second lieutenant. Capt. D. " CHS
holm will preside
Color Sergeant w. w. Cookson, 9th Bat
TALON has been nominated for commission
as inspector Of rife practice, with the rank
OF first lieutenant, 9th Battalion.