Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-16

authorities the equipment for the proposed
battery Of field artillery to be organized as
a part of the District of Columbia National
Guard has been shipped and will soon be
delivered in this city. The understanding
was that the equipment could not be sup
piled by the War Department until next
year.
When the battery is organized-and there
Is no one who knows just when that will be
the command of it, If Captain Robbins
persists in his determination not to accept
the same. will very likely be rendered to
Captain Thomas 8. Marion, the present
quartermaster of the 1st Regiment Cap
tain Marion was second lieutenant OF the
battery that formerly existed here and Is
considered by those in a position to know
to be thoroughly qualified to command an
organization. Sergeant Major Clayton Of
the 9Th Battalion is slated for the second
lieutenancy of the new battery.
Proposed Troop Of Cavalry.
The familiar proposition to organize a
troop of cavalry, each member of which
should be man of Independent means, has
been revived. Periodically this suggestion
has been advanced and always with the
same result-nothing materialized. Those
behind the plan invariably point out that
each member of the troop should own his
horse, provide his military clothing and
equipment, and that the organization would
supply quarters, all without cost to the
government.
The officials at militia headquarters know
nothing officially of the latest suggestion
along the line Indicated They express the
opinion that there exists no probability of
such a troop of cavalry becoming part of
the District of Columbia National Guard.
Important Competition at Sea Girt.
One of the most interesting events Of the
year in military circles will be the COM
petition for places on the allAmerican rifle
team that will visit England next summer
and strive to regain the Palma trophy.
The competition will occur at Sea Girt.
N. j., next Monday morning and continue
for three days. A board of officers, con-
sisting of Lieut.. col. G. H. Lauchheimer
Marine Corps; Major J. f. GuilfOyle, 10Th
United States Cavalry; Lieut. F. K. Hill
United States navy; zen. Bird w. Spen-
cer president National Rifle Association;
Major Gen. Charles F. Roe, National
Guard of New York; Gen. Lawrason Riggs
A. Haskell Of New York, will select the
team.
First Lieut. W. M. Farrow, inspector OF
rifle practice, 4th Battalion, and Private
George E. Cook. Company A, Sd Battalion
| have decided to represent the District Ma
tional Guard in the competition for places
on the team. Major Glendie B. Young. Sd
Battalion. and First Lieut.. w. w. Cook
son, inspector OI pEdCtlCt, OH Dat
TALON also may compete.
Rifle Practice at Ordway.
In keeping with the schedule heretofore
published in The Star. general order has
been issued from District militia head
quarters setting forth that the official rife
practice on the Ordway range for the cur
rent season shall occur as follows:
First Battalion, Monday. May IS; I'd Bat
| TALON, Tuesday, May 10; Sd Battalion
Wednesday, May 20; 4th Battalion, Friday
May %; 9Th Battalion, Thursday, May q
9th Battalion. Tuesday May %: 1st Sepa
rate Battalion, Monday. May %; Nava
Battalion. Wednesday, May q.
General staff, general non-commissioned
| staff, and the field and staff and non-com
| missoned staff of regiments and battalion
| inspectors of rifle practice, Saturday, May
| %
Thursday, May 3d. Friday. May 20: Mon.
| day June 1, and Tuesday, June 2, will b<
| set aside for the completion of the sharp
| shooters scores and the scores necessary
| to qualify as an expert.
| Transportation will be furnished on these
/ dates to those entitled to same.
| The regulation field uniform. including
\ campaign hats and leggins, will be worn.
| Where Troops Will Form.
| The 1st Battalion will be formed so as t.
! arrive at 18th street and New York avenue
northwest promptly at $50 am. on the dat,
| assigned for its parade, where street car.
| will be In readiness to convey 1t toward 1t.
| destination.
The I'd, Sd. 4th. 9Th and 9th Battalion.
will be formed so as to arrive on 9th stree