The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-09-17
MILITARY MEN IN LOCAL CONFERENCE To Meet in Birmingham During
 State Fair Week WILL ORGANIZE A CLUB Local Members of National Guard VIII Probably Organize and Have
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 the Rifle Range.
WILL ORGANIZE A CLUB

At a conference of a number of officers of the Alabama National Guard yesterday afternoon methods of bettering the service in several ways were discussed.
 Probably the most important matter dis cussed was with regard to securing a por- tion of the fund obtained by the state of Alabama from the federal government to be used in building a permanent rifle range in Birmingham. In connection with this the matter of securing a permanent brigade camp ground was also considered but no action was taken.
 According to the. federal appropriations under the Dick law Alabama's pro rata amounts to about 420o0 for equipment and rife practice Of the total amount 1t is provided that s10OOO shall be used for rifle practice The officers hope to secure sSOOO of this latter amount to be used in building a range near Birmingham.
 Strong Feature.
 If a rife range can be secured for Blr- mingham 1t will be, according to military men, strong inducement towards having permanent brigade encampment grounds in Birmingham
 The matter of securing proper legislation at the next session of the legislature was also discussed The military appropria- tion runs out at the end of this year and it was stated yesterday afternoon that bill appropriatlng money for the mili- tary for the next four years would have to be passed at the next session of tho legislature, or the military would be with out funds from the state.
 It is believed that the state will be will ing to appropriate a larger amount this year than ever before, owing to the fact that there Is larger amount in the treas ury now than usual The military men claim that more money Is needed in order to aid in better equping the National Guard, and a strong effort will be made to secure an increase.
 Officers Club.
 The matter of the organization of an officers club in Birmingham was taken up and considered yesterday afternoon Brigadler General Louis V. Clark has promised the officers that he would fit up room in the city hall for the head quarters of an officers club if the officers would secure the room. An effort will be made to get the large room on the third floor, which Is now used by the Jefferson County Medical society. It is believed that the Mayor and Aldermen will grant the military the use of the place. and a committee of the officers will appear be- fore the meeting of the city hall commit tee Wednesday and urge favorable action on the matter.
 This room has always been regarded as one for the military, to be used by the militry, and has been used on numerous occasions for military purposes. It is believed that if the room is to be hand somely fitted up for officers quarters that the city will be glad to allow the mill- tary to use 1t.
 To Have Meeting.
 A meeting of the local officers will be held week from next Wednesday night for the purpose of discussing the matter of securing for permanent use the room in the city hall and also of getting bills pass ed at the next seSslon or the legislature At this meeting 1t Is probable that an invitation will be extended to all the officers of the National Guard in the state to be present at banquet to be given in Birmingham during State Fair week. De- tober 15-20.
 Capt Hugh Miller of the Volunteers and several other officers will make an in- vestigation this week to see where suitable property can be secured for permanent rife range in accordance with the plans discussed yesterday