Lewiston inter-state news. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1905-1906, 1905-04-21
MUST NOT WEAR UNIFORM
Adjutant General vickers Issues Order
to Idaho Militiamen.

1AQJutant GenefAI NiCkerS mas issued
an order forbiddIng the members Of
the Idaho militia from wearing uni
forms when not on duty or removing
their rifles from the armory except
on certain occasions. The order,
which has Just been published. is as
follows:
1t has been reported to these head
quarters that it is a common practice
out of the drill hOurs-in fact to daily
wear-the uniform. such as the CAM
pafgn hats and leggings, trousers and
blue flannel shirts. This is strictly for
hidden. and. from this time and on.
commanding officers Of companies are
directed to refuse and prohibit the
men from wearing their uniforms. ex-
cept when on military duty. The SOL
der who has so little self-respect that
he consents to cloth himself in this
manner. at the expense of the state, is
scarcely the kind needed to protect the
honor of his flag.
1t is also strictly forgidden for men
to take their rifles and equipment to
their homes except on certain occas-
ions to clean them, and then they are
to be kept only for reasonable time.
Under the present armory rent appro-
priation, there is no excuse that the
companies have no armories to care for
and preserve the property of the state.
Captains of companies give a bond
in $1,000. for the care and preserva-
ton of the ordnance and quartermas-
ed to furnish bondsmen. The state
exacts this as it has to account for the
military property in its custody to the
government of the United States, in
the came ways commanding officers of
companies account to it,
So. in case of loss of ordnance-rifies
and equipment, or any part thereof
or other military property, the bonds
men will be required to make good any
such loss.
Copies of this circular must be, post
ed in the armories. for the guidance and
information OF all concerned.
The following circular No. l from
the Office OF the inspector of small
arms practice, Is approved and pub
lished for the guidance Of all con-
cerned:
In compliance with instructions from
general headquarters the following is
tcc,, fa, xI,n
of company commanders of the second
| regiment of the national guard of Ida :
no. and it is expected that the same
will be promptly complied with:
Companies not having a rifle range
should at once proceed to secure one.
ca Dig an eight foot pit of sufficient
dimensions to permit a mid range dou-
BILE target leach target 6 feet square)
to revolve at right angles to line OF
fire.
CD Measure accurately the following
! distances: 200. 900. 400. 500 and
600 yards. setting numbered stakes to
| indicate the same
(c) Make the target according to the
regulations.
Companies should be frequently
| drilled in aiming. sighting and the
| trigger pull to secure steadiness of aim
and to avoid fiinching when the piece
is discharged.
AS soon as any company shows suf-
ficient advancement the silhouette tar
get will be used and INSTRUCTION given
in the skirmish runs.
| A sum not to exceed ten ($1O) dol
lars will be allowed each company to
dig pit and make the target frame.
The inspector of small arms will en-
| deavor to arrange with the company
commanders for visiting the different
company ranges as soon as the same
are ready for use and impart such In
structions as may be necessary
| JOHN M'BIRNEY.
Lit. Cool. Asst. 1nsp. S. A. p.
! 1t. Col. Asst. Insp S. A. p.