The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-08-17
TO SING NO MORE.
OF BOYS IN BLUE
The New Army Uniforms, Just APP
proved by the President,
Will Be Olive Green.

A Washington dispatch gives the de-
tails of the new uniforms for the United
States army. just approved by President
Roosevelt. The ''b6ys in blue will soon
be but a memory.
The United States army, from general
to the lowest grade of enlisted man, must
be newly uniformed by January l. 1908.
in accordance with regulations prescribed
by a general board. which makes impor-
tant changes in the color and cut OF the
clothes worn by the service since the
early years of its organization.
The famous dark blue is to be displaced
in service dress for all officers and men
by an olive green woolen suit. with hat
to match and leggius nearly approaching
ing that color. Olive green is not regard
ed as a pretty color for soldiers by the
board. but it is claimed to be one of the
best for concealing their presence at long
distances The cadet gray OF the West
Pointers was found to turn a dark black
at distance OF 1100 yards, and to be
easily seen az greater distances. Red
was not a good color, and olive green. the
least aesthetic of all colors tried by the
beard. was adopted the standard color
of the soldier when he is In the field.
GREEN FOR NATIONAL GUA-.
The State national guard organizations
must also adopt olive green for the ia
tigue or every day uniform. and soon the
blue will pass from army use. except for
dress purposes and on state occasions for
officers and men. Khaki will be the ma
terial for the soldiers in the tropics and in
summer time. while the material for win
ter wear will be of heavy wooden goods.
The new uniforms prescribed are more
for business purposes than show, although
for some time there will be no lack of
trimmings and gold lace, especially for the
higher ranking officers. The only officers
Of no arvio yrh nj -
individual tastes are general and lieuten-
ant general, who are granted wide lati-
tude. General Miles can make his sword
belt as elaborate as he desiteS and NAV
wesr on his collar and sleeves almost any
decorations he wishes to have placed on
them. Every other officer and man must
submit strictly to the regulations laid
down regarding his uniform.
The cap is retained for service use but
hat also is to be part Of the headsear
fer certain occasions. The adoption OF a
new uniform means considerable OUTLAY
fo- the service, which must be borne en-
ttrely by the Individual The order makes
it compulsory for the system to be in COM
pletc operation by January LIST, or sooner
IL practicable
FROCK COATS FOR DRESS OCCA-
SION
For all oficers.i except cha plains, a dou-
ble-breasted frock coat of dark blue
cloth with standing collar IS to be worn
on dress occasion. For general officers
the coat will be ornate with dark blue
velvet. the cuffs 8 inches deep. also
of velvet. and ornamented with the usual
gold lace and collar ornaments. The
cha plains uniform will consist OF a
black frock coat. with one row OF nine
black silk buttons on breast. There will
be no gold lace about his attire.
The usual dress coat is provided for
general officers and others of less rank.
The white and service coats are also re-
tanned The coat OF arms of the United
States will be worn on each side OF the
collar. about one inch from the ends.
The insignia of corps and arms of the
service are to be on each side of the col-
lar. The new army overcoat prescribed
will be unlike any ever worn before In
the service Instead of the famous dark
blue. the new garment will consist OF a
double-breasted ulster OF olive green
wooden material. a hood Is also to be
provided large enough to cover the head
and cap when worn at night or in In
clement weather. Braid insignia OF the
rank will be an the sleeves.
General officers are to wear dark blue