Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-09

each score. SO as to follow up the delin-
quents whether they be officers or men.
that no opportunity for getting them TO
the range will be overlooked. appreciate
that this viii require much time and
trouble but the end in view warrants 1t.
THE annual reports will be due on or
before November 5, as the consolidated re-
port must be submitted to the Secretary OF
War not later than November % This
will necessitate frequent examination or
the company target record books to see
that the scores are properly recorded
I'VE have good men. good rifles and good
ammunition, with which combination. back
ed by conscientious performance OF duty
on the part of the officers. for on them
rests the responsibility. we shall not fall
short of the goal for which we are striv-
ing"
Making Rifle Practice General.
In connection with its report on the con-
ditions of the national trophy match the
board of officers. OF which Assistant Secre-
tary of War Sanger Is president and Cen
eral Harries is member. has submitted 10
the Secretary Of War the following general
recommendations relative to rifle practice:
That the National Guard and militia De
invited to shoot in department competitions
with the regular troops each year for the
same prizes for which the regular army
shoot, and that the men of the National
Guard and militia sent to these competi-
tons be taken from the states in the geo.
graphical limits Of the department where
the competitions are held. under such regu-
lations as the Secretary Of War may pre-
scribe.
That the Secretary Of War and Secretary
OF the Navy be requested il in their opin-
ion it be practicable, that the National
Guard Of the several states be permitted
to United States government rifle
ranges for target practice at such dates as
may not interfere with their use by the
and marine under such
regulations as may be promulgated by the
commander of the military departments in
which such are located.
That orders be issued to the ordnance de-
partment so that In all competitions and
the preliminary practice therefor the army.
navy and marine corps and National Guard
shall be supplied with the same uniform
ammunition and no other.
That every facility should be offered ciu-
zens outside Of the army navy, marine
corps and organized militia to become pro-
ficient in rife shooting. and that this pur-
pose, can best be accomplished by means of
rife clubs.
TIE board recommends the encourage
ment by the War Department of the or
ganization of rifle clubs composed of those
who would be eligible for service in time
of war, but without special obligation for
war service on account of such member
ship, under such regulations as may be
prescribed by the Secretary of War.
lie ISSUE, IL pIdCtlCdplo, VI iNiIe iHics
and ammunition to such clubs for target
practice. that the training may be with the
military arm.
Use Of Government Ranges.
The use OF the government ranges wher-
ever such use may not conflict with the
work of regular troops or the organized
militia thereon.
The employment of active and retired
officers and men of the army, navy and
marine corps as Instructors
That the assistance of state and terri
torial authorities and active and retired
officers of the organized militia be utilized
so far practicable to assist in carrying
out this work.
That the board be charged with the en-
engagement of rifle practice throughout
the United States, particularly in the direc-
ton Of qualifying as finished marksmen
those individuals who may be called upon
to serve In time Of war: to encourage COM
petition in craftsmanship between teams
and individuals; to collect funds for the
establishment and maintenance of ranges
the issue of military rifles and ammunition
to those practicing thereat; to encourage
indoor practice in armories shooting halls
and other places, and to furnish plans
targets, etc, for that purpose; to create
a public sentiment in respect to the neces-
sity of rife practice means of national
defense, and to secure reduced cost of
transportation for those engaged In mill
tary rifle practice and to endeavor to pro-
cure state legislation for the establishment
of ranges for rifle practice in the several
states.
veloping the most expert craftsmanship I'M
der the most favorable conditions may be
duly considered with view to rifle con-
tests in future years the chief of ordnance
be instructed to report such plans as he
may deem practicable for the manufacture
and Issue for of foy
use in contests of special ammunition of
the highest efficiency
The board gives It's hearty approval and
Endorsement of the sending of a military
team to B1sley. England. to compete for
the foreign trophies. and urges upon the
patriotic citizens of this country to give 1t
their financial support.
Notes.
Private Edward W. Clements, Company
A, I'd Battalion, has been honorably dis
charged on surgeons certificate of dis
ability.
In order to accept promotion by commits
sion First Sergeant Frank E. Skinner, Com
pany B, 9th Battalion. has been honorably
discharged.
E. Magill. both of the LIST Division, Naval
Battalion. and Privates Edward c. Baker
and Samuel J. Collins. both of Company
A, LIST Battalion. have been discharged in
the interest of the service
By reason of removal from the District
of Columbia Privates Jacob Dinnis and Ed
ward B. Tiller both of Company c. I'd
Battalion; Quartermaster Sergeant Clar-
ence c. Willard, I'd Battalion: Private
Herbert Gould. Company c.. LIST Battalion;
Electrician first class) Charles p Fox and
Landsman Walter Fl. Snow, both of the
1st Division. Naval Battalion; Private
Frank j. Forester. Company A, LIST Bat
TALON. and Private Harry N. Barnholt.