Evening star., 1901-11-02
Hearing on Protests Regarding An
nual Competitions at Ordway.
PRIZES TO Be DISTRIBUTED SOON
Amendment to Regulations Gov
erning Pay of Militia.
EXTRACT FROM REPORT

Since the close of the annual rifle matches
OF the District Of Columbia National Guard
at Ordway last week the inspector general
OF rifle practice has received several pro-
tests affecting certain teams and individ-
uals that participated in the competitions.
Major Bell Thursday evening gave a hear
ing to all interested in the matter. but no
decision will be reached until that officer
has conferred with the commanding gen
eral and the adjutant general.
The prizes won last week will be re
sented to those entitled to them some even
ing between the 18th and Goth instants. the
precise date not yet having been fixe1. The
deferred reception to the rifiemen repre-
senting the local brigade who were success
ful at Sea Girt in September will also be
held in the near future
The Ordway range will close for the sea-
son late this afternoon. Beginning Monday
next the rifle gallery at the Center Market
Armory viii be open for voluntary practice
each weekday afternoon from O'Clock
until $50 o'clock Inspectors of rifle prac-
tice may secure the use of the gallery for
their respective organizations In the even
ings by making application to the Inspec-
to- general of rifle practice.
Pay of Guardsmen.
Regulations have been promulgated to
govern the paying of District National
Guardsmen. other than government en-
ployes. for the six months term Of ser
vice ending the 31st of next month. A
number of fines are provided. The provi-
sions of the regulations that are new fol-
low:
In all cases of officers and enlisted men
the surnames will be written first In col
umn of pay roll headed Name" and will
be followed by the Christian name, written
out, and that followed by the initial of
middle name, If there be one. The names
Of off M 0ypt GGi
will be entered in order of rank, and the
names Of privates will be listed alphabet
ically. The number of months and frac-
tionS of month of service fractions to be
stated in days. for which pay Is to be al
lowed will be entered on pay roll In column
provided for same, the rate of pay per
month stated, and the amount due to be
carried out on roll in column headed Total
amount due" No pay roll will be summed
up or footed by the officer certifying same.
Rules to BE Observed.
In the preparation of pay rolls the fol-
lowing are among the rules to be observed
as to allowances of pay:
Officers who have been under suspension,
absent without leave, or absent with leave
for period in excess of fifteen days dur
ing the six months, will not receive pay
for the period covered by such suspension.
absence without leave or absence with
leave for period in excess of fifteen days,
but will be charged therefor on pay rolls
under the head of Deductions fines"
Officers mustered out Of service since
Juy /, 1901, by reason of diSbandment of
organization to which attached Will be en-
titled 10 full pay to date of discharge, SUBJ
tect, however, to the deductions prescribed
for delinquency.
Fines for Absence.
Officers and enlisted men absent with or
without leave) from the annual encamp-
ment, the annual cruise or from any duly
crfa do 5y-iI
delinquent and fined as follows:
Absence from annual encampment or an
nual cruise. half months pay for each day
of absence.
Absence from drill or parade ordered
from headquarters. District OF Columbia
militia, ten days pay
Absence from a regimental battalion or
company drill or parade. not specially or
dered from headquarters. District of CO.
lunbia militia, five days pay.
The gross sum of the fines incurred will
be duly charged against the delinquent on
the pay rolls. in column headed 'Deduc-
tiOns fines
The names of all enlisted men who are
members of the National Guard during the
six months ending December 81, 1901, and
who have died while In the service will be
omitted from pay rolls.
The names of all enlisted men who have
been honorably discharged from the Ma
honal Guard upon their own application on
account OF removal from the District or in
the interest of the service. of all enlisted
men who have been dishonorably dis
charged and of all enlisted men who have
been dropped as deserters since July 1,
1901, will be omitted from pay rolls.
Enlisted men who, during the six months
ending December 81, 1901 have been alb
sent without leave. or who have been on
furiough for a period in excess of fifteen
days, Will not be allowed pay for the pc
riod OF absence without leave nor for the
period OF absence on furlongh in excess of
fifteen days, but will be charged therefor
rolls under the head Of ssDalncti,n,
fines"
Actual Service Only.
Enlisted men who have Joined the Ma
tional Guard since July l. 1901. will be car
ried for the period actually served to De-
cember 81. 1901. at rate of pay of grade,
subject to deductions prescribed for delin-
quency.
Enlisted men who have been honorably
discharged on account of expiration Of term
of service or on account Of physical dis
ability VIII be paid full pay from July /,
1901. to date of discharge, subject, how
Guency
Enlisted men who have been honorably
oischargec on account Of muster out of
organizations to which attached will re-
ceiye pay to date of discharge subject
however. to deductions prescribed for de-
lnquency.
In preparing pay rolls the gross amount
of deductions on account Of fines will he
stated IN each individual case, In the
proper column. In one sum: which sum.
added to any money that may be carried
on the roll Due the United States for
loss or destruction OF government property
VIII be entered on the roll under the head
Of Total amount stoppages." This amount
subtracted from the Total amount due
will give the figures to be entered In the
columns headed Balance paid"
In the case of any officer or enlisted man
OF the National Guard carried on pay rolls
Of December 81, 1901. who Is accounta Bile
for government property. and has failed to
make proper accounting for any such gov
ernmeDk property to the proper officer due
to loss or destruction of same, the officer
certifying pay roll shall make a record un-
der column of Remarks" of number of ar
ucleS, kind. value. etc, for loss of which
deduction is to be made. and in proper COL
umn, headed Due United States for" the
total amount of money value of property
lost or destroyed. and money so collected
snail be repaid into the United States t. cas-
ury, to be credited TO the account of such
officer of the militia OF the District of Co.
Iumbia as may be accountable to the
United States government for said prop
erty.
Rates Establfshed.
The following rates of pay per year are