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likely comprise four s.2-inch guns. although

likely comprise four s.2-inch guns. although
six-gun command Is by no means I'M
likely. The battery, In q way, Is to be de-
cidedly Independent by reason of the fact
that 1t win be provided with an armory to
itself, as there are no quarters which would
pc suitable for its purposes at the Center
It seems to be conceded that Capt AL
fred p. Robbins. aid de camp District of
Columbia Militia, is the best qualified indi-
ganization. He will certainly be the bat
terry commander il he can be induced to ac-
cept the position. which is doubtful. As
much as General Harries would regret to
lose captain Robbins as a member of his
personal STAFF. he realizes that the officer
would make an ideal battery commander,
and as 1t is desired that the organization
shall be as near ideal as possible the COM
mand VIII be rendered to Captain Robbins.
Payday Near at Hand.
Capt. Andrew Parker, acting paymaster.
and his assistant are devoting most of their
time nowadays to writing checks to be dis
tributed within the next few days among
for services rendered during the six months
ended December 81 last.
AS soon as the checks for company are
drawn they will be turned over to the COM
pany commander. to be delivered by the
company commanders will take advantage
of the opportunity to collect dues and fines
which have long been owing by certain
members OF their respective organizations.
To Command Engineer Corps.
Major F. l.. Averill. chief Of engineers,
District of Columbia Militia, presided at a
meeting of the enlisted men of the engineer
corps last Wednesday evening, when Sergt.
Albert M. Smith was unanimously elected
to command that organization. with the
rank Of first lieutenant.
Lieutenant Smith has been a constant and
energetic member of the engineer corps
since he was mustered out of the service Of
the United States at the close of the war
with Spain. For ten months he was men,
Der Of the Sd Regiment of Engineers. Unit
ed States Volunteers. Although not civil
engineer, he is proficient IN knowledge re-
garding the practical work needed by the
National Guard, and Is craftsman and
free-hand artist of ability.
The engineer corps of the District Ma
tional Guard has performed most creditable
work heretofore, especially in connection
with the annual encampments. In survey
ing and mapmaking, as well as in con-
structive engineering, the command has
earned unstinted praise. Since Lieutenant
Hayes rendered his resignation several
months ago the corps has been commanded
by Sergeant Smith, whose management
proved entirely satisfactory.
In the Rifle Gallery.
The battalion rife match for January,
shot last evening, was won by the represent
tatives of the Sd Battalion with total Of
4OS out of possible 500. The 9Th Battalion
team finished in second place with 1917 the
I'd Battalion third. with 3S1; the 4th Bat
talon fourth. with 3s1: the 9th Battalion
sixth, with $40. and the LIST Separate Bat
talon sixth. with $40.
The 1st Battalion was not represented,
only four men Of the ten necessary to con-
stitute the team reporting for the match.
The inspector of rifle practice Of the LIST
Regiment states that the battalion inspec-
tor was personally notified Of the change In
date of the match. which. while not pro-
mulgated through headquarters, was made
by mutual agreement between the regimen
tai inspectors for the purpose Of preventing
conflict with other military duties.
The members of the winning team and
their scores were: Sergeant L. P. Heap,
A; Corporal A. B. White. a; Private E. j.
Fink. A: Lieutenant H. H. Heidenreich, 43;
Corporal c. r. Sherwood 43: Private v. w.
Hopkins. AZ: Private D. e. Langley, 40;
Lieutenant H. B. Hollifield. 3S; Private w.
G. Newton. 30: Private w. B. Sullivan, 3d.
Total. 40S.
The I'd Regiment proved victorious in the
regimental team match. also shot last even
ing. The winning teams total was 40 out
of a possible 500. The score Of the LIST Reg
iment team was 405.
The regimental teams were composed OF
the men who made the highest scores in
the battalion match. and the contest proved
to be an interesting and exciting one. The
members of the winning team and their
scores were: Capt. Alexander Summers,
49, Sergeant c. E. Groome. 43; Lieutenant
w. M. Farrow. AZ; Captain Sheridan Fer
rec, Al: Private c.. w. Whip, Al; Private
c. A. Russell, Al; Sergeant w. M. Farrow,
49, Private A G. Richmond 40; Private E.
McGovern 40: Lieutenant F. w. Holt, 80.
Total. 410.
Colonel c. Watanobe, Imperial Japanese
army, military attache of the japanese
legation here. was an interested spectator
at the shoot last evening.
Another revolver competition between
for the Carmody trophy Is scheduled for
this evening in the rifle gallery.
Regular ordered practice at 800 yards,
kneeling, will occur next week, as follows:
Monday, 9Th Battalion; Tuesday, 4th Bat
talon; Wednesday, 9th Battalion; Thurs
day, I'd Battalion; Friday, Naval Battalion;
Saturday. Revolver Club.
Notes.
Private Charles F. Garcia has been dis
honorably discharged by reason of expul-
sion from Company B. LIST Battalion.
Seaman Gustave E. Beckman, LIST Divis-
ion. Naval Battalion. has been transferred
sion from Company B, LIST Battalion.
On their own applications Private Alfred
T. Browning, Company B, I'd Battalion.
and Private Guy Steuart, Company A, I'd
Battalion, have been honorably discharged.
Where 1908 Began.
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