Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-06-14
Elaborate Field Maneuvers
During the Encampment.
CHANGES ON THE STAFF
ANOTHER FIRE AT THE oRDWAY
RIFLE RANGE.
Oneida Lost Her Bowsprit - Govern
ment Approval of Target COMPETE
tons New Drill Book.


through the medium of a general order
from militia headquarters that the annual
encampment Of the troops of the District
of Columbia National Guard will be held
about the nth of next month. Directions
are also given regarding preliminary in
structiou- AS advance and rear guard
and outposts' are included among the sub
jects in which. 1t Is directed. "alI organiza-
tions will at once be instructed and drilled"
it is logical to assume that field maneuvers
on a rather elaborate scale will occur in
connection with the coming outing of the
brigade.
1t is further set forth that during the en-
campment the troops will be paid for SER
vice during the six months ending the Both
instant The order follows:
Terms of the Order.
The annual brigade encampment will be
held about July II, 1902. To avoid any
loss of time there in preliminary instruc-
tion. all organizations will at once be in
structed and drilled in guard duty. extended
order, advance and rear guard, outposts
and general camp duties. including tent
pitching.
AN recruits will be thoroughly drilled
and instructed in the school Of the soldier
including the setting-up exercises.
''Enlistments, except to cover re-en-
Hstment, will be suspended in all organiza-
tons of the National Guard. except the
Naval Battalion. from June II. 1902, until
July 26. 1902. inclusive of both dates.
The troops will be paid during the COM
ing enCampment the pay rolls for the
period ending June 80, 1902 All organi-
cation commanders are therefore directed
to take to camp the retained roll for June
80. 1902.
BLANK pay rolss needed to cover this pay
ment can be obtained on application at the
adjutant generals office"
Filling of the Staff Vacancy.
The filling of the vacancy on the general
staff of the militia caused by the recent
resignation of Major Michael V Tierney,
chief of ordnance, is awaited with interest
The entire brigade seems to be concerned to
certain extent in the matter of the ap-
pointment. and rumors have been unusually
numerous.
From the talk on all sides it seems to be
conceded that Major II. H. Parmenter the
present quartermaster general, is to step
into the place vacated by Major Tierney.
After many years Of efficient and loyal
service Major Parmenter feels unwilling to
longer be burdened with the responsibilities
that attach to the office Of duartermastar
general. and il his intention to step
down and out prior to the coming encamp-
men, but the commanding general would
not listen 10 such proposition. The alter
native Is TO make Major Parmenter chief Of
ordnance. the duties and responsibilities of
that office being much lighter than those of
qUartermaster general.
+.
Robbins. aid-de-camp will succeed Major
Parmenter as quartermaster general. Per-
sonally he IS not DESTROYS of the promotion,
but the rumOr is TO the effect that the
honor will be thrust upon him. Major
Glendie Young Sd Battalion, is also men
toned for appointment as quartermasser
general.
In the event that Capt Robbins Is chosen
to wear the gold leaves vacancy viii
thereby occur in the much sought Tor Of
nee OF aid-de-camp, with rank of captain
g1 tor f.Er h., s1S.;,
mandlnS general
Another Fire at ordway.
The back stop of the 2cO-yard range at
Ordway was destroyed BY fire Friday night
Of last week and the officials have reason to
believe that both this blaze and the one
several months ago were started by an IN
cendiary. man carrying large can Of oil
was seen going in the direction of the
range and track walker in the employ of
the railroad that parallels the property the
evening mentioned noticed some one with
lantern moving about in the immediate
vicinity OF the backstop that was fired
The officials are sure they know the incen-
diary and the chances are that he VIII be
taken into custody and vigorously prosecute
ed. especially in view OF the fact that from
financial standpoint considerable damage
was caused by the flames.
No interruption TO the practice Of candi-
dates for places on the brigade rifle team
nor to the official outdoor practice of the
the hre The attendance at the official
practice has been unusually large The
schedule for the coming week follows:
First Separate Battalion. Monday; 9Th
Battalion. Wednesday, 9th Battalion
Thursday; general staff and officers and
ncn-commissioned officers associated with
1t FOR rifle practive, Saturday.
Oneida Lost Her Bowsprit.
The L. s. s. Oneida OF the Naval Battal-
IONS Meet with Gen. Harries and a party
aboard. returned to her dock last Monday
morning after cruise Of several days
GOWN the Potomac river and about Chesa-
peahe bay. In approaching the wharf Of
Fortress Monroe during a gale the Oneida's
bowsprlt was run between two piles and
was pulled of the craft. The bowsprit is
sui at Fortress Monroe and the matter of
getting II to this city, IN the absence oF
available funds. IS the problem that is now
confronting the officers OF the naval bat
talon.
No date has yet been fixed for the cruise
OF the battalion. but preparations for the
outing Will soon be started.
Practice for Palma Team.
AT meeting of the board of directors of
the National Rife Association held at the
Murray Hill Hotel. New York last Thurs
DAY evening 1t was decided that competitors
TOT places on the rifle team to be sent to
'oahada TO compose for the Palma trophy
ray practice on home ranges where the
iAclhties ouer A committee will select the
team from the showing made on the official
score sheets as soon after August 16 as
practicable
A package OF official score sheets dulv
numbered and recorded will be received
mere within the next few days for the use
OF the members of the District of Columbia
National Guard who may desire to practice
ior the team at the Ordway range. 1t Is
understood that such practice will he under
the supervision of a commissioned officer
ana the scores are to be certified by him
ne sea Glrt management has announced
the following days for practice there. INV
=, o. IL and II and August l. 2 8 and III
Members of the District of Columbia Ma
uonaI Guard Will be welcome and given ia
ciltieS 10 practice on the days mentioned
at Sea Girt If they SO desire
Approval Of the President.
The special committee OF the National
Rlne Association OF America, of which
Gen Harries and Maj. Bell are members
In Its communication to the Secretaru Of