The San Francisco call., 1906-08-23
GUARDsMEN WANT
BIC ARMORY.
Structure Proposed for
Use of All Branches
Located In This City
COIN A QUESTION

lor ali the National Guard orzantza-
lions IN San Francisco is being in
dorsed by all branches Of the service.
Each, however. is anxioussthat such a
structure as is contemplated should be
/ one worthy of the standing of the
guard-one OF the monumental struc-
lures of the city. Those who are at
the head of this movement want a
nuilding that will occupy a whole
| block Their idea is TO have 1t two
stories in height. The lower floor
would be set aside for assembly and
drlH purposes, with space for lockers
ana gun racks on the sides. these to
be made absolutely hreproof On the
| upper floor they would have a gallery
for spectators on three sides. the re-
naming space to be occupied with a
gymnasium, baths. readin groom and
elubroom for the officers and another
/ for the non-coms and enlisted men
To carry out this idea would require
great deal of money, and an effort
/ is TO be made to interest a large num-
| ber of the wealthy citizens, who will be
| asked to contribute to fund for the
purpose in view. II that should fail.
then an appeal will be made to the
State Legislature to furnish the means
to erect such a building.
TARGET PRACTICE FOR MILITIA.
The subject OF target practice is be-
ing discussed, and there appears to be
q desire on the part of the local or
carnations to take up the matter in
all seriousness, with the intention OF
| instructing the men in the practical
use or the weapon each carries. At
| this time there Is lack of target
ranges in this vicinity The one at
Glenn Park is not as desirable as IL
might be. on account of the high wind:
I those places outside OF the county line
| suggested as locations are too far
away to enable the men to attend
matches. and there is the further OBJ
lection that there Is no provision for
| transportation. In view of this con-
dition there is a proposition to estab-
lish gallery ranges in or near the ar
morieS where the men may become pro-
hcient in the use of the arms provided.
On the subject OF gallery ranges a mil
itary authority says:
MERITS OF GALLERY RANGES.
The attention OF men to point-and-
aiming drills soon flags. while gallery
practice. arousss and retains their in
terest- 1t also awakens the spirit OF
emulation in the soldier. without
! which any considerable degree of prog
ress cannot be made. To the Instructor
! 1t affords the very best opportunity for
correcting the positions and errors of
the men, and, If carefully conducted,
the soldier who afterward practices at
Z
soon as he becomes accustomed to the
recoil, find 1t a simple matter to make
scores which before seemed for him i'm
possible.
Matches in gallery firing between the
men, particularly recruits and between
men of the different companies. should
be promoted and encouraged. While
increasing the interest of the men in
their practice. they at the same time
afford experience in the conditions OF
competitive firing"
1T Is probab1e that the First Infantry
range at which the men may practice
with reduced charges at reduced dis
tanceS.
FIRST FULLY UNIFORMED.
The First Infantry has received the
second insta1lment Of it's uniforms and
now 1t has enough for 45O men. Nearly
all the men have been fitted with blue
shirts. blouses, trousers, leggings and
bronze collar ornaments. so that each
company is now ready TO turn out this
week for street drill These drills will
be followed early next month by bat
talon drills
Adjutant General Lauck has written
to the War Department asking for ma
tionaf and regimental cOlors for this
regiment, to replace those destroyed by
the fire
Under the 0tTeCLlOn OF tludTleTLldSleE
Sergeant Levy the mems quarters at
Buchanan and Waller streets have been
put IN condition. so that now each COM
pany meets on Its appointed night and
the attendance at each is even better
than before the ire.
Ievy's. Canteen." at which there ars
only soft drinks is an attraction and
| Is well patronized by the men,
HOSPITAL CORPS DRILLS.
The hospital corps OF this regiment
win resume drills this week and these
will be continued weekly hereafter.
/ The First Infantry band has entered
| into a contract to furnish it's quarters
I Some OF the members of the regiment
are endeavoring TO obtain fagpole to
erect In front OF the armory. from
which to display the regimental flag
I Sergeant Ellis of Company K viii
/ soon be promoted battalion major.
/ 1t is probable that during the current
week there will be two designations OF
officers of the First Infantry on account
of removal from the city
GUARDsMRN Go TO SAN MATEo.
Under the command of Captain Peck
ham OF Company II each of the compa-
nies of the First Infantry went on an
overnight trip last Saturday TO San
Mateo and returned Sunday night
/ Just prior TO his departure for the
Philippines to assume the duties OF
Governor, General James F. Smith and
Major H. c. Mathewson were initiated
into Reinhold Camp OF the United
Spanish American War Veterans OF this
city.
For several days past Lieutenant Mil
lican of the adjutant generals Office at
Sacramento has been In this city fixing
the loss of property in each National
Guard organization for the purpose Of
making a report TO the conmander~in-
chief and the War Department
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