Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-04-12


the matter of pay of troops" A general
order has just been issued from militia
headquarters embracing instructions for
the information and guidance of all con-
cerned in connection with the preparation
of pay rolls for the six months ending the
goth of June next. The order is substan-
TALLY the same the last one issued on
the subject. The rate of pay has not been
changed. The payment will be made, it is
understood while the brigade is in camp,
probably the latter part of july near Lees
burg, Va.
Program for Athletic Meet.
The following program has been arranged
for the big indoor meet to be held next
Friday evening in the drill hall of the Cen
ter Market armory, under the auspices of
the Athletic Association, District of Column
bia National Guard
Music. by the National Guard Band; 80
yard dash. pole vault. running high jump
slack wire equiiibrist. Mr.. Eugene La
Bronco: match relay race. Junior Y. NJ. c.
A; putting 16-pound shot, acrobats, Del
Rey brothers assisted by Prof JOS Koran
physical director. A. A d. C. n. G.; potato
race, standing broad jump, match relay
\. NJ c. A; exhibition (trick rings). Mr.
Orlando Ross; trapeze. Mr.. Thomas Stock
ton; tug of war, fencing match. Mr.. VIM.
N Wright and Mr.. John j. Early of the
Washington Fencers' Club referee, Prof
DarrieulaO; reveille race, wrestling match
Mr.. Jos. Grant, champion of the south,
and Mr.. Robert Ackers. ex-ehampion of the
south; relay race. boxing match, Mr.. Har-
ry Sheehy and Mr.. Patrick Raedy; obsta-
Gle race; awarding of prizes by Gen. Geo.
H Harries, commanding District of Co
lumbia militia.
The officials who will serve in connection
with the meet are: Referee, Ma jOr E. H.
Neumeyer: judges, NJ. B. Ridenout c. E
& Nv STI11 Har
~ II. Fry, Capt. c. Swigart. Lieut.. p
w. Smith; timers, Capt. Sheridan Ferree
Lieut. E H Neumeyer; starter. VIM. Fo-
ley; announcer. r. F. LeMat; scorers w
L. Hazard, T. Blair Shoemaker.
History of the Association.
The Athletic Association of the District
OF Columbia National Guard Is conceded
to be one of the most attractive features
and fiourishing organizations of the ma
tional capitals brigade of citizen soldiery
Its growth has been rapid, and today it's
membership, made up exclusively of Off
GERS and enlisted men of Washngton's or
ganiZed militia, comprises more than one
third of the total strength of the brigade
Inc gymnasium. adjoining the rife gallery
In the 9TH street wing of the Center Mar
ket Armo-y, is considered as complete a
physical training establishment as may be
found in this city. Approved apparatus
and fittings have been generously provided
including shower baths with hot and cold
water.
The founder of the gymnasium and the
organizer of the athletic association is
Capt Eugene c. Edwards COMPANY A
81 Battalion. ID. G. y. G-the Corcoran Ca
det Corps-who, by the way, is the senior
captain of the brigade Capt. Edwards in
October, 1896 issued a call for a meeting
which was attended only by members of
the CorcOran Cadet Corps and the Military
Syclists-the latter bearing the official
designation. I'D Separate Company, D. c.
N q. About seventy-five persons attend
ed the meeting. The athletic movement
was given a good start, officers of the or
ganiZation being elected as follows:
President, Capt. Edwards; vice president
list Lieut.. c. A. Meyer, COrcoran Cadet
Corps; secretary. Capt. Samuel Wiggin
Military Cyclists and treasurer Sergt
McGlue, CorcOran Cadet Corps With the
exception of Capt. Wiggin who in the in
term had resigned his commission in the
National Guard, the foregoing were re-
erected at the annual meeting in 1897 Sergt
Joseph Giusta, COrcoran Cadet Corps being
chosen to succeed Capt. Wiggin as secre-
tary. Thereafter the personnel of officers
remained unchanged until 1899
When the project to establish a gymna-
SUM was called to the attention of Gen
Ordway by Capt. Edwards it was heartily
Endorsed by the local miIitia's then com
MandlnS officer The use of the upper
moor or attic of the l. street armory was
eIiotted TO the association for gymnasium
purposes. The Corcoran Cadet Corps pur-
chased apparatus. but all money spent In
that way was refunded In 1897 by Gen. ord
way.
Gen. George H. Harries, upon assuming
command OF the militia the latter part of
November. 1897, evidenced a deep interest
In the athletic work, and directed that a
spacious gymnasium be included In the re-
modelling of the Center Market Armory
building.
A Board of Control.
In view of the rapid growth of the asso-
citation. Capt. Edwards, in February. 1899
recommended to Gen. Harries that the
management of the gymnasium be vested in
board of control to consist of five MEM
bers, the chairman to be an officer of the
general staff of the militia. The following
board was appointed:
MAJ T. H. Neumeyer commissary gen.
eral' District of Columbia militia chair
man; Capt Edwards, Observation-Disclosures.
capt 5 Porter House, COMPANY A LIST
battalion NOW major commanding the LIST
Battali0n); Capt. Charles E Swigart adj
Jutant I'd Regiment; and list Lieut. Pinknev
w Smith. recorder.
Under the direction of the foregoing
board of control the first indoor meet Of the
association was held April It. 1899. in the
gymnasium. Prof. Joseph Horan was an
pointed physical director in 1898 and has
served as such since. He has made scores
athletes He
The second indoor meet was held ApriI
u, l%O In the drill hall over the 9th street
wing of the Center Market Armorv II
proved a decided success as did tha third
meet held April 10, 1901
Inc board of control at present consists
OF MAJ Neumeyer, Capt. Edwards Cant
Swlgart. Capt. Sheridan Ferree of Company
u oth Battalion. and Lieut. p W. Smith
To these officers is due much credit for the
success OF athletic work in the District of
Columbia National Guard. On several oc-
casions Gen Harries has expressed salts
faction regarding what has been accom-
plished. With but few exceptions every
organization of the brigade is now repre-
scented in the membership of the associa-
ton
Military Motors Coming.
During the coming summer Washington
will be visited by an aggregation of more
than ordinary interest Major r. p Da.
wilson of the Northwestern Military Acad-
envy of Chicago has organized a queer
corps. which has become a part of the Ma
uonal Guard of Illinois. 1t consists of two
rapid-f1re guns mounted on motor car
riages, and detachment of bicycle in
fantry.
The organization is the product of expert
ments which Major Davidson has made