The Minneapolis journal., 1902-08-04
GOPHERs AND BADGERS
Contest of Artillerymen Arranged
for Sept. 8, Q and 10.

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CAMP DOUGLAS, WIs.-Among the Wis
itors at camp over Sunday were Major
George G. Lambert, commanding the first
battalion of artillery, st. Paul, and Lieu
tenant A. F.. Pray. Battery B, Minne-
apolis. They were here arranging for the
artillery competition between the two
states and at conference Saturday eve-
ming, at which Adjutant General G. r.
Boardman, Colonel Graham, Inspector OF
small arms practice; Captain Ludington,
Battery A, Milwaukee, and the Minne-
sofa officers were present, it was decided
that the ''big gun" competition would
commence on this range Sept. and last
for three days. "
The firing will be at $500 yards, using
the 3.2 breach-loading pieces. Practically
the same rules as governed at Camp
Lakeview last year will prevail this year
There will be seven gunners from each
& state, and each will fire twelve shots, two
|: preliminary and ten record shots. The
real score will only be counted this year,
and not the average. The target hits are
the ones that count, and the near" shots
will not be recorded. The Minnesota boys
seem to be confident of success. @.%
I The Wisconsin battery is in excellent
shape this year, with seventy-eight men
present. They have not taken up gun
practice yet. but will commence on pre-
.liminary firing Tuesday at $500 yards.
This will be the only range fired on dur
ing the camp, although Camp Douglas pos
sesses one of the best ranges In the coun-
try, an extreme range Of 4,500 yards being
available. 80, "..f .t = 4: 8
Captain Ralph Chandler, assistant sur
geon, is on detail with the artillery and
is serving his thirteenth year. He is as
sisted by Hospital Steward G.. A. Kuder,
who is serving his sixth year in the Wis
consin guard. Sergeant Kuder served at
P~,
years prior to- coming to this country.
The artillery is in excellent shape and
has fine lot of horses T. a&f+E.
Major Lambert and Lieutenant Pray re-
turned to Camp Lakeview Sunday, where
the annual Minnesota state shoot is now
on. Major Lambert is confident of sue
cess this year, while, the Wisconsin boys
are equally we'll satisfied they can again
carry off all honors, especially as they
have their own range to compete on, an
advantage enjoyed by the Minnesota boys
at LakevieW last year. -.
Ex-Captain Harry Ellis and Lieutenant
Charles Turner, Battery A, are guests OF
the artillery camp. Captain Ellis was one
OF the charter members of Battery A, and
! Is now located in Chicago, while Lieuten-
ant Turner resides at Milwaukee.
The Infantry.
The First regiment is we'll established
In camp and regular routine is in order
! Colonel Falk has an excellent regiment
and 1t made good showing on inspection
| this morning.
! Major H. w. Quentmeyer, Madison, com.
manding the second battalion, was thrown
| from a fractions horse Saturday and re.
| ceived spinal injuries.
| Quartermaster General Joshue Hogkins
Marinette, has been sick and confined te
quarters since Saturday.
|
| Major G. R. Williams, quartermaster
| has done magnificent work in arrangins
the grounds. They never presented pret.
| Tier appearance and have been groomet
| to perfection. The major is hard work.
Ing officer and has charge of grounds dur.
| ing the entire year. A new building has
been erected on the reservation for the
occupancy of the majors family. IL y,-
| Great preparations are being made tt
| receive Governor Robert NJ. La Toilette
who will be here tomorrow and review
the troops in the evening" FL. 49, -:
| Colonel Harry Seamon, Milwaukee, ex
colonel Of the Fourth Wisconsin sVoluntee
infantry, spent Saturday and Sunday il
camp, and was rendered a review Of tn,
First regiment by Colonel Falk on Sat
urday evening.
Captain Howard Green, regimenta1 ad
jutant, and Captain Cook, regimental com
m1ssary, have been detailed as instructor
of the guard.
Captain F. B. (Barney) Mccoy, govern
ment recruiting officer at Milwaukee, VIII
was ror some, time inspecting officer. Wit
the Minnesota National Guard, is in cam
Tor few days recreation He was lien
tenant colonel of the Twelfth Minnesot
Volunteer Infantry .%~.... = = :
! Governors Review Postponed,
MADISON, WIS.-Governor La Follett
was unable to go to Camp Douglas to reyie,
the, First regiment, Wisconsin Nations
Guards to-day, owing to pressure of wor
IN the Office, and the date of the review wi
be postponed to Thursday or Friday of thi
week. =