The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-04-19

than probable that the boys may make
proper arrangements to attend camp
as the time approaches.
Col. Roland Hartley. general staff,
has recently returned from Washing
ton, where he has spent the winter in
the woods. His general appearance on
returning indicated that he had been
somewhere, but SO long as none of the
"loggers' overheard his declaration
he was safe. While there he grew a
full beard, extending from the top Of
his collar almost to his eyebrows, and
such was his disguise that many of his
personal friends did not know him. Oc-
cas1onal meetings resulted in the loss
OF an occasional lock, because they all
wanted lock Of Roland's whiskers
The barber was instructed each time
to make the best trimming possible OUT
Of the crop left. But his last attempt
was the browning effort. The colonel
appeared at Masonic meeting later
with King Milhelm mustache and
Hermann goatee, where he attempted
to carry out practical Joke, when he
was nailed, a pair of scissors secured
and several people are now taking care
OF his goatee, while Roland is his same
old self again. Col. Hartley is grand
commander of the knights Templar
of Minnesota, and has returned for the
annual meeting, which convenes in this
city on the Goth inst. He will return
to Everett, Wash, immediately after
and expects to take Mrs. Hartley with
him this time. ea1
The st. Paul companies of the First
regiment are making great prepara'-
lions for the coming season of target
practice, and have combined in secur-
ing lease for the range on the Cros-
Inv ia hot
Many improvements viii be made. Four
targets will be erected and a first
class pit built. A background is af-
forded by bluff $50 feet high, which
VIII also allow for practice with the
Krags, although they will not be is
sued for use during the coming sea-
son. A range of 200, 800 and 500 yards
can be secured, which is all that is re-
CURED under the present regulations.
as no qualifications for sharpshooters
can be made except at the state range
at Lake City. An attempt will be
maze to secure the sliding target, as
the room for the pit is very small.
Maj. L. c. Clark, of Saltwater, has
accepted his appointment as surgeon
major of the Third regiment.
Sergeant Henry Madison, Company
H, Second regiment, Mankato, has re-
ceived his commission as second lieu
tenant.
Private George F. Crosse, Company
L, Minneapolis, recently had an expert
ence before the summary court In that
company. He failed to appear before
the summary court when ordered to
ana further stated that nothing could
be done to him if he refused. He was
waited on by the sheriff and placed .un-
der arrest, and on his faithful promise
10 be present at the armory on an eve
ming named was released. He was
present also before the summary court.
1t Is said Brig. Gen. william B. Bend
VIII ask to be placed on the retired list
before the election for brigade COM
mander is called. The general has sery-
ed Tor nearly twenty-five years in the
guard.
Sergeant Frank D. Knowlton, Co.
CO, Duluth, has received his commits
sion as second lieutenant.
Maj. c. E. Dutton. medical corps.
VIII ask to be placed on the roll of ne
tired officers. to which action he is en-
tltled. The major takes a great inter-
est In revolver and rifle practice and
does not desire to lose his identity with
the guard. The medical department
viii shortly be mustered out.
Sergeant James Ferguson. medical
corps, has accepted an appointment as
hospital steward of the Third regi-
ment. Col. Van Duzee has not decided
who will be the assistant.
Sergeant T. J. Wilson. Battery A, has
taken his discharge for expiration OF
enlistment.
It is not possible that any improve
ments in the way Of buildings will hs