The San Francisco call., 1908-09-20

the practice at the ranges which the
state does not provide.
Captain Peter J. Bollinger. command
ing Company NJ, Seventh infantry. 10
Gated at San Bernardino. a few days
since. in discussing the national guard
of the state. said:
Tho press and the people are today according
TO the national guard OF the various states n
more liberal support than ever. and evidence is
not lacking TO show that the national guard
as IL is being reorganized VIII command the es-
TEEN and respect OF the public in rapidly In
creasing measure.
The national guard of the United States num-
bering sbouf 10000 men. is now recognized to
be q factor Of vital importance to the govern.
ment The regular army has dwindled down 10
less than 10000 men. therefore the national gov
eminent is making every effort to develop this
second line Of defense TO the highest possible
state OF effciency.
been looked to In times OF wsr: he has always
been thrown into the breach. unframed and IN
skilled IN the science Of Esr. and as con
sequence his sacrifice has been a great one.
Il ix the policy Of the national government 10
profit BIZ the mistakes OF the past. The man
wto Is most valuable to his country Is the one
vino be depended upon 10 defend II when
ia need. and Il is an iDd,sputable fact that the
who has been unfortunate IN having little
or no property interests TO keep him at home IS
the who is looked TO TO hght the ma
lions battles
II IS not given TO every loyal and patriotic
American serve in the national guard. hut
there are many things he can da TO advance
the cause outside OF its ranks. Young men can
not be expected to devote their time and money
10 this work which could be spent TO an ad-
vantage 81 many other ways. unless the serv-
ice can be made attractive. Therefore in order
10 obtain the best class of men and the highe II
degree or efficiency the service must be made
attractive: Il must be encouraged by the sup
port of the citizens who. after ALL derive the
most benefit FROM 1t. Quarters furnished In keep
ing with the dignity of the must be pro
rided fer the citizen soldiery.
II Is too often tie fact that merchants dis
criminste against members OF the national
guard and are unwilling TO employ them, ne
/ they are put Inconvenience during fhe
few weeks that the men required 10 attend
encampment and the often find their places
allied by others upon their return. 1t is re-
gretfabie fact that have two mer
chants of this character in every city.
Company X, Seventh infantry. To-
Gated at San Bernardino, Captain Cliff
1 ford J. Baker commanding, Will go to
camp at Arascadero with Sc men.
Victor Berger has been commissioner
first lieutenant OF this company. Cor
and Frederick Simmons have been ap-
I pointed sergeants, and Privates Alfred
Phillips. William II. Conrad, j. Gorton
and =. Ha mblay corporals.
The blue jackets or the local divis-
ions of the naval militia gave ball in
the armory in Jefferson Square hall
: last night There was a large attend
ance and none of the jackies who wore
the uniform OF Uncle Sam were, as al
Avalon last July. denied admission. The
function was under the direction OF
Chief Petty officers Hass and Cadigar
! and Boatswain's Mates Creighton, Bodt
and Ecxstein.