The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-04-07
THREE COMMANDS
 WERE INSPECTED United States Army Officers Look Oyer Local Militia AN INSPECTION TONIGHT Brandon Artillery, Jefferson volun- teers and Birmingham Rifles Made
 Splendid showing-company
 and Troop D Tonight.

The Brandon Light artillery and Com- infantry, designated as the Jefferson Vol unteers and the Birmingham Rifles, re- spectiveIy, were last night inspected by Capt. J. c. Goodfellow of the United States coast artillery stationed at Fort Barrancas. and Adputant General W. w. Brandon of the Alabama National Guard The inspection, which the Dick national militia law provides shall be an annual affair. was conducted in the large Ma tional Guard armory at the city hall, and 1t was one of the most successful ever held in Birmingham.
 Besides Captain Goodfellow and Gen. eral Brandon the following other officers were present.
 Capt. R. S. Going of the United States cavalry, Brigadier General Louis V. Clark, Lieutenant Colonel Hughes B. Ken nedy of the Third regiment, Major John T. Yeatman, Major Charles l.. Ledbetter of the Third regiment, Major John D.. Elliott of the Second regiment Capt. J. B, Scully of the Woodlawn Rifles, Capt. Bert Clifford of the Second reigment, Capt. C. s. Price and Lieutenant Walter Metcalfe of Troop D, the local cavalry or ganization. and others.
 The gallery of the armory was crowded with spectators, and as the different com- panies entered the hall they were ap- plauded.
 The Brandon Light artillery, with forty five men in line, under command Of Capt. Edward D. Smith. was the first Of the organizations inspected. The members or the battery were equipped for the first time with the haversacks, canteens and cups recently received from the war de- partment. They went through the inspee- tion without a hitch, and were hignly commended by the officers present. The other officers of the battery are flrsl Lieutenant J. Quincy Smith, Junior First Lieutenant o. H. Fucker, Second Lieuten- ant E. Winston Lapsley and Junior Second Lieutenant Dorrence The artillerymen wore the blue uniform.
 The Birmingham Rifles under command of Capt. Luclen c. Brown was the next tJ be inspected. Every member was un- der heavy marching equipment with the kakahi uniforms and tan shoes. The com pany had forty-nine men in line, only one being absent The other officers were first Lieutenant c. B. Ballard, Second Lieutenant H. L. Francis, and Junior Sec ond Lieutenant w. N. Mabrey After the inspection the company was drilled by Lieutenant Ballard and was applauded.
 Next came the Jefferson Volunteers, forty-one strong under command of Capt. Robert L. Gregory. This company was in the regulation blue and was also un- der heavy marching equipment. The lieutenants were First Lieutenant John Worrel and Second Lieutenant Matson. This company also drilled after the in spection.
 It would be hard matter to decide which is the best drilled of the two in- fantry companies. as both are crack or ganizations On field movements the Vol unteers excelled probably, but the Rifles were up to high standard on the manual of arms.
 Adjutant General Brandon expressed himself as being well pleased with the showing mads by all three of the organ nations of the Alabama National Guard inspected. Tonight the Graves Rifles Com pany B. Second regiment of infantry and Troop D will be inspected. Tomorrow night the Woodawn Rifles. Company A, Third regiment will be inspected.
 Orders were issued to all three of the organizations inspected last night. in- structine them to appear at their armories on April 26 at 10 a. m. for the purpose of participating in the Memorial day par ade and the unveiling of the Confederate e monument in Capitol park. General Clark will be the grand marshal.
 The Brandon Light Artillery will have two of their field pieces in line. and will fire a salute at the park.