The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-06-14

series of 1895. is modified accordingly.
''3. On or before July /, 1903, or
ganization commanders in the First
and Second Regiments Will procure
from the quartermaster's department
sufficient number of cap ornaments.
of the new design, for the enlisted
strength OF their commands as follows:
For regimental and battalion nom
commissioned staff officers. excepting
those wearing insignia of staff depart
ment, the crossed rifles with letter of
regiment in upper angle
For all other enlisted men, the
crossed rifles. with number OF regiment
in upper angle, and letter of company in
lower angle of same.
The regimental designation on the
right side of the blouse collar of en-
listed men will, on July I. be super
seeded by the letters ID. c. Organization
commanders will procure from the
Quartermaster Department on or be-
fore that date sufficient brass letters for
that purpose.
Col. Mays Leave of Absence.
On May % Col Henry May, of the
First Regiment. procured leave OF alb
sence for six months, with a stipulation
that he might leave the United States
if he wished. This was announced, and
to the ordinary Guardsman did not seem
anything out OF the common run OF
things, as Colonel May has as much right
. to get half a years leave as well as
anyone else connected with the Guard.
Those however, who know something OF
the inside workings of the Guard say
they scent a rat" They do not explain
regard Colonel Mays procuring leave at
this time of the year with suspicion.
AS can be readily seen Colonel May 5
leave extends over the annual encamp-
ment, and not being on the field he will
not command his regiment, but Lieut..
Col Burton r. Ross Will be al its head
Colonel May was on the field at the en-
campment last year, but for reasons best
known TO himself. General Harries or
dered Lieutenant Colonel Ross to com
mand the First Regiment during the last
few days of camp. and as Colonel May
was spirited away from Leesburg on the
night preceding the last day of camp
Lieutenant Colonel Ross marched tri-
umphantly into Washington at the head
| of the regiment when 1t returned last
yea:.
1t is believed by those in a position
to know whereof they speak. that
| Colonel May obtained leave because he
| heard a rumor that Lieutenant Colonel
Ross would command the First Regi-
ment at this years encampment. Lieu
tenant Colonel Ross, in the absence o.
Colonel May. will be Ut the head of the
First Regiment for the next six months
Rifle Team Of for England.
The American rife team, chosen &c
sailed from New York yesterday anL
! will arrive on the other side OF The
pond" next Friday. The members o.
the team are confident of capturing the
Palma Trophy which is an American
prize won by the Britishers last year
| All of the members are expert witt
the rife, and no more competent mel
could have been selected than the eigh
regular members and the four substi
5utes. The District of Columbia boast.
of having three men on the team The!
are Capt. Horace NJ. Bell, a son O
Major James E. Bell, of the Distric
of Columbia National Guard, and VI
| to year or two ago, a member of tn,
local citizen soidiey; Privates Georgt
E. Cook and Samue: B. Wetherald, tive
Of the recognized crack shots in tbs
American forces. The members of the
| team intend to pratice two weeks 81
more on the Bisley range before the
match is shot, and they should give
good account of themselves 1t Il
rumored that there will be eight teams