The Washington times., 1902-06-15
GUARDSWEN PREPARE
FOR ANNUAL CAMP

NOAI OAWH
There arc any number of candidates for
the Ple &c. any one of whom would fill
the position with credit, but the Com
mandirg General has his own ideas.
It is und dsrstood he contempiates max
inC . few changes in the personnel OF
his staiT, and when the new Chief of Or
dinarce is named these may be looked
for.
II hos keen rumored that Major II. II.
'Parme2rac. the Quartermaster General.
will he made Chief of Ordinance and
that Copi. Alfred p. Robbins. aide de-
camp on The Generals staff will be pro-
noted to Quartermaster General. Cap
taiR Robbins is well equipped for the
place, He has filled every position on
the sta@ from Adjuta at General down
and IS fnLoiliar with every detail in con-
necti0n with National Guard affairs.
Scch change would not come with
surprise to the members of the Guard.
Tomorrow the annual excursion of the
Washington Light Infantry Corps will
be given TO Marshall Hall on the steam
or T. Y. Arrowsmith. This is one of the
famous organizations and there is ev-
cry indication that this will be the most
successful outing ever given by the
Corps. In addition to regular features
there will be a competitive drill. partic-
ipated in by members of the local corps
and by members of the Alexandria Light
Infantry Corps. A gold medal will be
awarded the best drilled soldier.
The committee in charge of the ex-
- =
Major S. Porter House. Capt. E. W.
Zca, Capt. J. S. Robinson, Capt. Will
liam E. Dix. Capt. H. S. Coope. Lieut..
A. f. MUzzey and Lieut.. F. P. Smith.
Work in Fourth Battalion.
The Fourth Battalion, under Major
Anton Stephan, is rounding to in fine
form prior to the encampment. largely
on account of the competitions inaugu-
rated two weeks or so ago for the non
commissioned officers under his COM
mand. The sergeants and corporals of
Company D, Capt. W. S. Hodges, went
as far as can be ascertained ali showed
their competency to wear their chew
rons and stand chance for the gold
Tuesday the "non-coms' of Company
A, better known as the Emmet Guards,
will be given an opportunity to take
their squads and sections through the
program arranged. Much is expected
OF them. as all of them have seen serv-
ice either in Cuba or the Philippines
under Capt. Harry Walsh, the COM
mending officer of the company. The off,
GERS Of Company c, Capt. T. V. Walker.
and Company B. Capt. Harry T. Shane,
Will follow in the order named on the
regular drill nights.
Naval Battalion Cruise.
1t has been announced that the an
nual cruise of the Naval Battalion will
rot take place until after the return of
the troops from camp. probably about
the second week in August Last year
the Fern left with ;he Reserves a day
or two after the troops went to camp.
and matters were not conducted in 4
manner satisfactory 10 the commanding
general. Considerable work is attached
to getting the troops ready for camp,
also to fitting out the Naval Battalion.
and this year both will not be run to-
eether. Between now and the time for
the annual cruise however the jackies
will be given an opportunity TO get
their hand IN at running a ship, as the
Oneida will be taken down the river
several times during this month and the
bext.
Sergt. J. B. Baker has been named as
first sergeant of Company B. First Bat
talon, by Capt. J. s. Robinson, to sue
ceed First Sergt. Walter Hall. whose
pF ie-r ha
geant Baker won the individual cpmpet-
tive drill given on the occasion of the
excursion OF the Alexandria Light In
fantry. two or three weeks ago. Corp
Ralph Alderman has been promoted to
be sergeant. to fill the position made
vacant by the promotion of Sergeant
Baker.
Pay for Encampment.
The troops viii be paid during the
coming encampment. as was done last
year, for the period ending June 30 next
All organization commanders have been
directed 70 take TO camp blank pay
rolls. They can be obtained at the ad-
jutant generals Office.
Company D, Fifth Battalion. Capt. F.
Penrose Smith will go en- practice
iHdf II ~ luf 'bdib lbte lEls evening.
Each year this company IS given prelim-
mary instruction in this matter ard
while camped over night. post sentries
and perform every other duty which is
had at the brigade encampment The
boys enter heartily into the plan and
enjoy the outing over Sunday.
Commissions and Discharges.
Private James F. Lcftus. jr.. has been
granted discharge from Company b.
First Battalion. on his own application
Private Albert G. Burgess has been
transferred from Company b. Second
Battalion to Company y. Fifth Bat
talion.
Commissions have been issued the fol-
lowing officers, having been received at
militia headquarters from the Whit
House during the week:
First Lieut.. Waila5h \. McCathrap.
Company A. First Battalion: Second
Lieut.. Charlc1 II. Elnis. Company \. |
First Battalion; First Lieut.. William z. |
Browne. Company c. First Battalion; |
First Lieut.. Milton F. Britain. insprc- |
tor Of rife practice. Second Battalion.
CANNOT PRINT LABEL.
Ruling Of Postofice Department About
Second Class Matter.