Evening star., 1909-06-27

~ ~ commanding INe D1SITicL OIL w.
lumbia militia, as stated in The
Star yesterday, confirmed the report that
the National Guard of the District of Co
lumbia will participate in maneuvers. de-
parting from this city August T.. The
commanding general was careful not to
disclose the scene of the maneuvers or
to give any of the details. explaining that
the brigade is TO sail under sealed orders
Ills admission that the brigade will par
ticipate in any maneuvers Maj. Gen
Leonard Wood may have planned. how
ever, is regarded as sufficiently authori-
tative to warrant company commanders
in proceeding with preparations for the
trip to the Massachusetts coast.
In this connection it is announced that
enlistments. except to cover re-enlist-
ment and applicants who have had prior
service. will be suspended from July l.
until the return of the brigade from the
encampment. and in the case OF the Naval
Battalion until after the return from it's
annual cruise.
Gen. Harries gives assurance that the
reorgan niZation of the brigade under the
act of February IS last will be proceeded
with Immediately and completed prior to
the date of departure for the maneuvers
The brigade will parade next Saturday
afternoon in connection with the unveil-
ing of G.. A. r. monument at 7th street
and Louisiana avenue. The time for the
ceremony Is 80 O'Clock. The de' ais
TO the time Of assembly have not been
announced.
General orders have been issued direct
ing the preparation of pay rolls for serv
ice in the National Guard. other than by
government employees, for the period from
January / to June 80. inclusive. Three
copies of the pay roll are to be prepared
for each organization, one only to be
signed by the officers and men. Empha-
sis is placed on the requirement that all
rolls must reach headquarters not later
than noon July 10. Payment is to be
made in cash.
Capt. F. Penrose Smith. Cd Infantry,
and Capt. W. w. Cookson. 1st Infantry,
have been relieved from duty as members
of the brigade board of examination, and
Maj 6. b. Young, Maj. w. \. Nc
Cathran, Capt Clarence A. Weaver and
Capt. Harry Coope, all of the 1st In
fantry, are appointed members of the
board.
A competition will be held on the range
at / o'clock pm. Saturday,
July 10, to select company teams to par
ticlpate in the matches to take place at
Sea Girt, n. J.. beginning September
5, under the auspices of the New Jersey
State Rifle Association.
Each company will be represented by
one team of five principals and one alter
nate, each team member firing seven
shots at POO yards and seven shots at
SOD yards. The number of teams selected
will be governed by the number of en-
tries, being one for every five entries
or multiple thereof.
Any company having three or more
on the brigade team will not
be required to compete, the requisite
number to complete team to be selected
by company commanders
Ammunition will be supplied for Drac-
tice TO officers and enlisted men desig
mated to compete for positions on the
teams.
Successful teams will be furnished
and Communication of ra-
tions at $50 per day per man for three
days. Service cards, not to exceed five
days, will be furnished.
The rifle range will be open daily from
to o'clock pm. until October 81 for
completion of scores and voluntary prac-
ice. except during the period the brigade
IS in its annual encampment or when
repairs are being made. Targets which
are necessary for the brigade team prac-
.ice will he reserved for its use until its
departure for the national match. Skir-
nish firing may be had on the following
also any other days when it
does not interfere with targets then In
use, viz:
July "a. August and 80 (Monday).
September IL and %, and october =, 16
and %.
Skirmish firing does not prevent practice
over the 200. 300 and 1850 yard ranges.
Prior to the publication of the pro-
gram of the annual matches ammun1-
ton will not be issued for promiscuous
practice. Its use is to be confined to
scores for qualification or increase OF
totals for advanced grades. Firing in
the sharpshooter and expert grades
will not be permitted until the marksman
and sharpshooter' courses, respectively,
are completed
This latter provision is not to apply
in company team practice for the Sea
Girt matches.
The brigade rife matches will be held
October ). q and Z. 1909, the program to
be announced later.
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On account of the rainy weather. pre-
firing on several days of ordered
practice since May 4, the range will be
open for rifle firing from 3 am. to pm.
on two additional days. Tuesday and
Wednesday, July and :. 1909. for those
officers and enlisted men who have not
qualified as marksmen with the rifle this
season, and who have not spent the or
dered two days on the range. This priv
ilege il is explained, is not intended for
those who have qualified as marksmen
with the rifle. as they should improve
their scores by voluntary practice.
Transportation and service cards will
not be furnished TO officers and enlisted
men who have spent on the range the
two days of practice ordered for their
this year; transportation
and service card for one day may be fur
nished where the same have been previ-
ously furnished this year for only one
day; transportation and service card may
be furnished for two days where no
transportation or service card have been
furnished during target season this year.
Each officer and enlisted man going to
the target range July and I will pay
his own car fare to the range; and on re-
porting to Capt. King at the range will,
if entitled TO the same, receive two car
tickets.
1t will be impra cticabe TO furnish SUBJ
sistence. it is pointed out. except the
MONDAY meal July and July !. which
will be furnished Mess kits will be sup
piled at camp.
The Center Market Armory will be open
from to a nj. July and for pur-
pose of obtaining rifles, and the evenings
of the same days for returning rifles TO
the armory.
Regimental. battalion and separate or