The Minneapolis journal., 1902-07-15

*No company.
Bouquets for Regiment.
State Senator Roberts of Minneapolis,
who has been in camp for several days,
is much impressed with the work of the
First. He stated last evening that he had
never imagined it possible for regi-
ment of the national guard to attain such
proficiency. State Senator Rukard Hurd.
St. Paul, also spent the day here and
showed his appreciation of the guard by
his keen interest in the work. He has
Interested himself in the case of Private
Doree, Battery B, and will try to do
something for him
Captain Pierce, Company G., Red Wing,
the first captain of that company, and
colonel of the First regiment, paid the
regiment a high compliment yesterday
when he remarked to some of the off,
GERS: II consider this regiment as good
as the regulars-that Is why came back.
Several years ago I concluded I had had
enough Of service In the national guard.
The regiment is different now. Why,
can take my hat off with pride to any
sergeant who served in the Philippines,
for I know he understands his duty, and
those are the kind Of officers we want;
men whose word can be depended upon. .
Closing Days in Camp.
Lieutenant Mcmillan, after qualifying as
the first sharpshooter for the regiment, re-
turned to his home in saltwater last even
ing. His score was 1876. Major Whitcomb
St. Paul, also qualified, and Captain Lee
made a score Of 2OS.
The little Pray twins, Florence and Frances
of Minneapolis, arrived yesterday, accom-
panied by their mother, and will spend the
| remainder Of the camp with their father,
Lieutenant A. F. Pray Of Battery B.
Colonel J. c. Hardy of st. Paul Is guest
at camp. = .~
+ Lieutenant J. G. strachan, Company B,
Minneapolis, made the remarkably high score
Of 146 out of a possible 15O He made AZ
on each Of the first two ranges and so in
the 5O0-yard range. Company B has done
| some excellent shooting, qualifying 36 marks
men out OF Ito qualified in the regiment.
The battalion Of artillery was inspected
yesterday, mounted, and made pretty sight
The regiment corps was inspected, dis
mounted. The battery also held battalion
drill. ....'.
Captain and Mrs. G. A. Van Smith were
guests of the. camp over Sunday Captain
Van Smith was the first captain of the
Rochester company Of the Fourth regiment
Lieutenant Eddy was officer Of the day In
the artillery camp yesterday. -. ,. +. d,
A. P. Doree, the lad who had his arm shot
off by cannon in Minneapolis on the oc-
CaSlOn or the salute Delng 1reQ IN honor O1
| President Roosevelt's last VISIT is a guess
of his old company, Battery B.. He has moi
| received aid from the state, and his case Ii
| one that deserves attention. He is natural
| ly bright lad, and provision should be made
| for him. -. - Ea'..a ...
Noble c. Darrow,' at one time captain o.
| Company A, Minneapolis, has been a CUES
| of the old company for several days. ". .. p.
Lieutenant N. p. Nelson, quartermaster o.
artillery entertained guests in his camp OF
the lake yesterday afternoon. :, The steamer
Naomi and barge were chartered, a strin,
! orchestra from Lake City. furnished music
and refreshments were served. = :. s-sf
Company defeated Company X yester
day in game Of baseball by a score Of
| to 8. Games have been scheduled with Com
panies D and F. r. ~ 80, ss....
1t is estimated there are about 175 veteran
! Of the philippines in, the regiment at present
The guard detail for yesterday was: Office
of the day, Captain NJ. D. Garcelon, Mime
apolis; officers of the guard, Lieutenants ]
/ f. Snow, St. Paul, and E. M. Basset, Rex
! Wing. II sH-e.1, =, .. ~ ..Es5. s<ss
] Regimental drill was held this morning
and the regiment proved Its ability in th
/ movements called for. Colonel Reeve wa
more than pleased with the results.
! Sergeant Henri Dewitt, Company G., Re,
j Wing, was one Of the first captains Of tn
/ Third regiment, and commanded Company +
/ when the regiment was admitted to tn
| service. ST ~. 2s s-@Rz.s@ go /.
! Major Oscar seebach has an excellent bat
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