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authorize similar structures in other ceme-
terry reservations.
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| In practical benefits to the army comes the
suggestion that such officers, particularly
those connected with the ordnance depart
ment or the coast artillery, take the trip
with the Atlantic fleet to the Pacific coast.
1t Is pointed out that here will be oppor-
tun1ties for observations bound to be Of
profit to such officers, while not the least
beneficial to both army and navy would be
the liberal exchange Of views of Importance
to both services.
Civilian Clothes for Soldiers
Suggestion has been made to the proper
military authorities that enlisted men of
the army be permitted to wear civilian
clothing when they are ION pass to the
end that they may not feel themselves con-
spicuous when not on duty and when away
from their stations. Those who advocate
this proposition believe 1t will have a de-
cided.y favorable influence on enlistments
as Well as encourage Establishments. 1t Is
said that many soldiers want the privilege
of wearing civilian clothing when ION pass"
of costume when visiting places near their
post.
The Mounted Service School.
Brig. Gen. Godfrey, commandant of the
school Of application for cavalry and field
artillery at Fort Riley, Kan, urges the
War Department to change the name of
that institution to Mounted Service
School as more expressive Of its functions.
Five foreign officers. four from Mexico
and one from Guatemala, who have been
attending the school at Fort Riley, were
unable, it appears from reports to reach
the required standard in all subjects. Their
failure Is attributed to lack Of familiarity
have spent a profitable year in practical
work and have improved especially In horse
manshIp Some of them may repeat the
course next year.
Army Uniforms Running Short.
1t Is understood that Secretary Taft will
ask Congress for an appropriation of
$5.5OO,OOO for military clothing material
needed during the next fiscal year. That is
the estimate made by the quartermaster
general. and the Secretary was told that
the money was greatly needed, inasmuch
there are no means Of replenishing it. The
appropriations for the last two years were
both below the amount to be asked for and
in consequence the withdrawal of clothing
has been steady, 1t IL said, with disastrous
effects upon the reserve supply. leaving
practically nothing to meet the emergen-
cieS.
Target Practice on the Pacific.
The armored cruisers California, Pennsyl-'
vania. West Virginia and Maryland, now
at Mare Island. Cal, are to be sent down
to Magdalena bay, CAL. for target prac-
Ilco. ABOUT november !, the California
and Pennsylvania are to go to the Puget
Sound navy yard for repairs, and the West
Virginia and Maryland to Mare Island for
the same purpose.
Enlisted Men Commended.
The Navy Department has sent a letter
to the commanding officer Of the Missouri
expressing to Luovi Halling. boatswain's
mate, and Anthony Crisafulli, ordinary
seaman. its appreciation and hearty COM
mendation Of their gallant conduct on Au-
gust Is. 1907. at Hampton roads. Va, when
these two men jumped overheard after one
of their comrades who had fallen overheard
from the Missouri, and saved his life
A letter has also been sent to the COM
manding officer of the United States steam
ship New Jersey commencing the following
members Of his crew for their presence of
mind in saving the lives of two men August
IL, 1907: Gunner's Mate Henry J. Serrior
Seamen Robert Armstrong, William H.
Hoffman, William D. Plunkett Peter F..
Rowe and Francis A. Quigg. The men
were on board the passenger steamer Ten
nessee, and when the vessel collided with
schooner in Long Island sound they low
cred the lfeboat, and by their prompt
work, made possible the rescue of two men
who had escaped from the schooner. At
the same time another member Of the crew
of the New Jersey, Michael F. Crosson,
oiler jumped overheard from the Tennessee
into the midst of the schooner's wreckage,
and saved the life of the captain of the
schooner. Crosson will be recommended for
a life-saving medal