The Washington times., 1903-10-18
Guardsrnen Practice
for Coming Match

except those in the local militia, the in
spectors of rifle practice will no doubt
develop new aspirants for marksmaE-
ship honors. As q result OF these con-
templated changes, a large number of
men who have never been to Sea Grit
or any other Out-of-town range TO
represent the Guard. have been coached
at the range. 1t is pleasant to note they
are improving very time they handle
the rifles.
The Mosher Match is attracting a
great deal of attention, and will in all
likelihood have a substantial number
Of contestants for the handsome trophy
cup offered by Col Theodore Mosher.
who recently resigned his position as
adjutant general of the Guard because
of i'll health. Acting upon General Har-
ries instructions, Major Bell has pur-
chased the cup. and now has it ready
for the winning team. Twenty-Five dol
lars in cash also goes to the winning
company.
Three Wins to Hold Medal.
Last year Private Maurice Appleby, a
marksman of ability, because of his re-
peated winnings and success on the
range. won the medal in the Col. H. L.
Crawford Distinguished Marksman
Match. AS 1t was the third time he
had repeated the feat. the medal became
his private property. At the request of
Major Bell. Major Edward II. Neumey-
er, commissary general of the Guard,
has agreed to furnish the medal for the
competition this year. to be held when
won three times by the same man.
The Engineers from the Washington
Barracks, who intend 10 make a strong
bid for some OF the prizes, were on the
range for several hours Friday. prac-
ticing for the coming meet. All showed
un well, and promise to spring a sur
prise on their opponents. Overconfidence
is shown. There viii also be a team
from the Fort Myer Cavalry, while the
Marine Corps are practicing regularly.
and hope to demonstrate their ability
as sharpshooters and experts when the
day of the meet arrives.
Major Bell has received word from
Inspector Of Rifle Practice S. J. Fort, of
the First Maryland Brigade. that eight
men Will be sent for the Mosher match,
nine for the Harries long range match,
three or four for the Brett revolver
match and one or two for the officers
novice match. The State team. an
nounces Inspector Fort. will be made up
/ OF men from both regiments from the
| State guard.
Criticism of General Harries.
| General Harries maintains today the
! same position he did when the men re-
/ turned from Sea Girt, and were ordered
/ their pay and the prize to him. He
says they shall get no pay for their
| services. and adds that he is undecided
| as to what he will do with the prize
money won in the Dryden and the Ma
tional matches.
There seems to be only one way for
| the men to get their pay. and that is to
/ make requisition upon the Auditor foI
the War Department for IL. IL is not
/ denied that three or four Of the Sea
Girt men have prepared the necessary
papers. in which they have sworn that
J they served at Sea Girt for twelve
| days and are entitled to pay under the
| law
The papers are ready to be presented
at an early date should General Har-
/ ries refuse to reccde from his position
/ 1t was suggested by some one outside
/ of the Guard, that meeting OF the Sea
/ Girt men and General Harries be held
and an attempt made to settle the diff.
/ ference. The men seemed willing, but
the meeting was never held. and the
status of the case has not been changed