The Saint Paul globe., 1903-08-30

tional guard. many of the veterans who
served I'm the Spanish American war are
now re- enlfSting, and the term "tin- SOL
dfer will soon be forgotten.
A bill will be presented before the next
congress providing for the establishment
OF department OF the war department
tia. to be presided over by an adjutant
general chosen from the national guard.
above the rank of lieutenant.
Recent amendments to the New Hamp-
shire militia law provide for commits
Sary sergeant with each company organia-
ton, and an increase in pay for band mu-
s1c1ans from 81 to $50 per day. Brigadier
generals receive 81 per day, colonies Sc,
lieutenant colonels 5. majors $4 so, cap
tains SO. so, heutenants So; captains and
lieutenants mounted receive so cents ex-
ira; non commissioned staff and first SER
geants $500 sergeants. corporals, privates
and musicians 81 each per day. Subsist-
ence Is deducted.
Kansas has adopted the new regular
army uniform and officers must equip
themselves with same before Jan. /,
1904. The full dress uniform Is not au-
thoried. but officers are allowed to wear
same IL provided.
In his last annual report Adjt Gen.
Allen Jumel of Louisiana, gives the
strength of the national guard in that
state as 1850 officers and men. The or
ganization consists of two battalions of ar
t1llery five batteries each; three troops OF
cavalry, one naval brigade, consisting of
seven divisions. one regiment of infantry,
one company of signalmen, one battalion
Of infantry and one separate company.
The present state annual appropriation is
$780, and recommendation is made for
not less than $780, On Dec. 1S, 1902,
the First regiment was mustered out for
having failed to comply with the laws and
regula tionS during the street car strike in
New Orleans. Strike pay was withheld
from each company until all returns Of
property were satisfactorily made.
The First battalion of artillery. Mai.
George c. Lambert commanding, will as
semble at the corner of Fifth street and
Smith avenue next Wednesday to partici-
pate in the parade. The batteries will be
| dismounted. with side arms. The khaki
uniform will be worn.
Iowa has chosen an unusually strong
rifle team to represent it at Lake City in
the interstate contest for the Washburn
trophy on Sept. 21. Adjt. Gen. Byers Is
sparing no pains or expense in the selec-
| tion, and feels confident he has a good
team.
Among the recent designations received
at the Office OF the adjutant general is
that Of Capt. F. j. Rensberger, Company
F, Second regiment, of Rochester.
Adjt. Gen. s. H. Kelsey has sent out a
neat pamphlet containing the military
| laws of Kansas aid also the Dick bill.
| The adjutant general receives 81, 500 a
year and the quartermaster general 81
200; the paymaster general 5000; sugeon
general and judge advocate general 500
EACH. In camp of instruction the following
pay is allowed: General offieerssan regi-
mental comanders, S. per day; members
of governors staff and commandefs-of sep
arate battalions,s 81; eEegimental field OFF,
GERS brigade and regimental staff officers
and captains 8; lieutenants. 81. Subsist-
ence Is furnished in addition to pay.
Any soldier injured while on duty Is allow
ed a pension. es-