The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-06-01

After July | the regiment will have
Il new armorer and range master, as
the present incumbent. Sergeant lIar-
rN Hccrmans, is to be succeeded by
Private Fred Van l;uren. At a re-
cent meeting of the board of trustees
uf the new armory Van Burcn was
chosen for the position, and Sergeant
lIccrmans received official notice Tues
day of the proposed change.
The latter has filled the position since
the death of Rces Watkins. and his
removal comes a good deal in the ma
vouchsafed him, and the sudden change
in armorcrs has aroused much COM
ment among the members of the regi-
mcnt. The armorer of the regiment
is also always the ransemaster, and
therefore Il change in the one position
also affects the other Private Van
Buron belongs to Company X, and is
a newcomer in the regiment. He was
formerly ianitor of the board of trade.
Sergeant Heermans will remain in
the regiment. and retain his position
as non-commissioned officer of Col.
l.. a. Waitress staff.
1t has been unofcially announced
that the annual interstate competitions
Of marksmen of the National Guard
will be held hereafter at the Mt.
Grctna rifle range. This statement has
been made in connection with the re-
port of the purchase of the range by
the state. The crack Slot organiza-
tion of Georgia and several other of
the Southern states have refused to
so to Sea Girt. which has been the
scene of the shoot in other years
They complain Of the treatment re-
ceved there, and it is now thought
that If new and good range is found
the best shots from all over the coun-
try will be glad to attend.
The race for the post of quartermas-
ter sergeant. made vacant by Will
Gould's election as first lieutenant Of
Company *. has now narrowed down
to two competitors among the local
companies. Private FranlN Cin, of
Company ID. and Sergeant Robert
kiple, of Company F. Both men are
experienced and able. and their chances
for the appointment are about even
1t is supposed however. that there
panics from out of the city will make
it's appearance at the finish.
While there is Il good deal of dis
appointment among the men that the
inspections will not be held in the
new armory. still it is generally con-
sdered it was a wise move to begin
the examinations next week. The time
for the spring drilling is far overdue
and it would he absolute foolishncss
to delay any longer.
Almost every night sees some in
door base ball playing at the armory
Almost the entire week was spent in
practice for last nights game. and
Tuesday night the two rival teams
ID and T.. met in an exhibition match
The game resulted in victory for +
by the tight score of 13 to II. Sergeant
Charlie Adams pitched for d and was
caught by Captain O'Connell. Sergeant
kiplc and Lieutenant Breig We're in
the points for f.
The range at Dickson City was
closed Memorial day, and was as good
as closed during the entire week. The
stady rain prevented any attempts at
craftsmanship as a result of which
the grounds were deserted by sharp
shooters and novices alike 1t is un-
fortunate that the weather should be
so inclement at this period as the men
can stand all the practice they are
able to so through.
The Memorial day parade was the
occasion of the debut in new roles uf
n large number of the commissone I
officers of the regiment and many of
the faces seen at the heads of the
companies We're witnessed for the first
tine on a public parade. Captain
George Russ made his first appearance
as the leader of Company A, and First
Lieutenant Will Gould, of Company *,
was no longer seen marching with the
non-commissioned staff, Second Lieu
tenant Clarence Lathrope, of G, and
Second Lieutenant Conrad, of 4. were
others of the newly created commits
stoned officers.
Major Frank Rohiing did not appear
AT the head of tho Second battalion. as
he was in New York attending a con.
Nention of the superintendents of police
and his place was filled by Captain W.
A, Raub, of a, senior captain of the
battalion. Lieutenant Ray Smith act
ed as assistant adjutant in the absence
of Lieutenant Walter Gunster incum-
bent of that position.