Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-26
interstate competitive drill be held in con-
nection with the coming Pan-American ex-

interstate competitive drill be held in con-
nection with the coming Pan-American ex-
position at Buffalo
According to a National Guard officer on
the staff of Major General Charles +. Roe
Of New York there is a movement on foot
to do away with field duty at the New
York state camp in Peekskill for the diff
ferent regiments next summer, and to have
the state legislature appropriate money suf-
ficient for a week in camp at the Pan
American exposition in Buffalo for the 49,
600 or more New York mllitiamen. 1t is
estimated that the cost will be $500. 900. 1t
Is felt that a week in camp at Buffalo
would stimulate to recruiting the guard.
and would, moreover, furnish an object les
son to the foreign visitors at the fair OF
the Importance and strength of the ma
tons citizen sodiery.
Many of the western companies are fig
uring on visiting the Pan-American exposJ-
ton, and the hope is expressed that the
New York legislature or the city of Buff
falo may hold out some inducements TO
them to attend, such as providing subsist-
ence and accommodations for them while
there, or to hold a competitive drill and
put up suitable prizes. Minnesota, Iowa,
Missouri, Nebraska, Kansas and Colorado,
to say nothing of this city, have some crack
drill companies and most of them would
undoubtedly take great delight in partici-
patine.
Vigorous Measures Adopted.
To enforce the attendance of New York
have been adopted by the officers as was
shown at a recent inspection of the 18th
Regiment, Heavy Artillery, of Brooklyn. In
Battery D two of the men were sent for
by corporal and squad Of two flies each,
and placed under arrest at their homes,
where they were found abed. They were
brought to the armory and finally inspected
by Maj. Holland bringing the batteryS per-
centage up to 9s.4s. Minnesota and several
other states have thorough protection in the
military code to enforce attendance at drill
and inspection, and steps are to be taken so
that it shall be made compulsory on all
company commanders.
Engineers at a Smoker.
The recent smoker" of the engineer
largely attended by the members and
friends of the organization. The engineers
have been active lately in refurnishing their
quarters. and the purchase of a new piano
was celebrated in jolly fashion. Several of
Corp. Smiths carcatures of members Of the
corps were exhibited for the first time and
were much enjoyed by the gathering. The
room was draped with bunting, the crimson
flag of the engineers forming conspicuous
part of the decorations. This flag. with it's
brilliant background and silver castle, is
considered by the boys the most beautiful
CT any arm of the service.
Those who contributed to the enjoyment
of the evening were Carroll Hyde, John
Giebel, Sylvester Lamb, Arthur johnson,
Flood and Eissinger, Corp. Bishop and Pri-
vate Oliveri. Private Oiveri's ragtime songs
We're greatly appreciated. After the pro-
gram was concluded refreshments were
served.
Much credit for the arrangement of the
decorations and for the pleasure of the
evening is due to the chairman of the en-
tertainment committee, Corp. James A.
Bishop, and the members including First
class Privates L. Franklin Lord Fred.
Pussy, William ]. Grade and Paul Oliveri.
The quarters are in charge of the house
committee, Winfield H. Bryan, chairman.
Notes.
The enlisted men Of Company B, 4th Bat
talon, have been ordered to assemble at
their quarters the evening Of the Doth in
slant for the purpose of eleeting a second
lieutenant. Captain Francis B. Wheaton
will preside.
Private Herbert w. Porter has been
transferred from Company a, 9th Battalion,
to Company A, I'd Battalion.
Second Lieut.. Horace NJ. Bell Company
G, 9TH Battalion, has been commissioned in
spector of rifle practice Of the I'd Battalion,
with rank of first lieutenant.