Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-11-07

rs prescribing the annual physical test.
e reports received at the War Depart
INT from department commanders and
hcers express the view that there
ould be a modification of the require
ents II Is observed that the require
ents do not accomplish what was IN
bded by Mr. Roosevelt-the encourage
ent of physical exercise regularly. IL
5 been proved by experience that on-
r. on the approach of the date or the
ysical test go into training Tor IL, ana
terward relapse into former habits. one
gument advanced by the navy in favor
some modification is that, While the
der appIIes only to army officers OF
e rank of field officers. IL Is made 10
feet every commissioned officer and
arrant officer of the navy, with the
ception of those on the verge or re-
cement II has also been represented
at the alternatives represented by
rseback riding. bicycling and walking
e not equivalent.
Z is expected that out of the situation
n come regulation which will require
physical examination by medical OFF,
rs once a year. The necessity for this
&shown by the fact that some officers
We not been examined physically Tor
hily years. One proposition Is 10 nave
order issued which will require officers
ride or walk so many miles week
hd certify to this to the department au-
orities This regular exercise in con-
Ection with the annual physlcai eN-
nina ton. il is argued, would keep ON
RS i'm good Trim, would he less annoying
Id cause less apprehension among MEM
hrs of the personnel than the present
uation.
Designs for Submarines.
Naval constructors will soon take up
e designs of the four new submarines
lthorized by Congress at the last reg
ar session Consideration will also be
ven to a new type of torpedo-boat de-
roger, described in the appropriation
L as n craft with its Vitals below the
aterIine Naval officers are not par
tularly impressed with that type OF
lat, for which provision was made with
St recommendation by the Navy De
Irtment. In the matter of a submarine
is probable that the boats of that class
r which contracts have recently been
.arded will be duplicated in the four
3bmarines now to be designed.
Gen. Carriers Plea for Horses.
plea for the old army horse that has
$tIived it's military usefulness is made
Brig. Gen. w. III. Carter. commanding
Department of the Luzon, in re-
Il sto the Secretary of War The
fashionable sentiment which puts the
bTse or mule to death rather than that
shall share In the burden of restoring
3e Philippine Islands TO their former
ate of agricultural prosperity. says
"does not appeal to me as we'll bal
heed proposition" He states that con-
$quently he has given orders that all
Bndemned public animals not desired by
lie Philippine civil government shall be
sposed OF under the army regulations,
|hich provide for the destruction of such
himals only on account of old age.
hen to sell them for work in the hands
irresponsible persons would be cruel
hd cause suffering to the animals"
Actual Dogs of War.
Frhe employment of dogs in the United
ates Army has been seriously advo-
kted. and IL is stated that these ami
ais are used in every other important
my except the British. 1t is pointed
bit that there are 1000 ambulance dogs
the German army. in addition to
hich the dogs used by the German pO-
Re can be utilized in military operations.
Pie Moors understand the value of dogs
/ war. They have cross between a
ferhound and a mastiff. At night they
|ould go near the Spanish lines and put
III their dogs 10 find the sentries. When |
be dogs barked they were able to locate
pc sentries and fire on them. They also
fessed up the dogs in turbans and che !
Ains and draw the Spanish fire. Some !
hes they would send the dogs into the |
hemy's camp. The SpanardS would |
llsh out and fire on the dogs. and the !
yoors. would then fire on the Spaniards |
liter a battle-ground has been gone over |
search parties at the end of an en- |
hgement the ambulance dogs are sent |
lIt to see that no one has been over |
boxed. The dogs work better at night |
ban in the daytime. and have the addi- |
|onal advantage that they do not re-
|lire lanterns. the use of which inva-
ably draws the enemy's fire.
New Targets for Big Guns.
|The coast artillerists are to have a new |
krget at which 10 fire the heavy guns |
Eom the sea coast armament. The new |
krget is thirty by sixty feet Some of
be targets have been supplied to artil- |
Try districts For purposes o. COMPARE |
bn the firing this year will be at the |
id target under the system Of counting |
(hich has prevailed heretofore. II is ex-
ected that material targets will be SUD-
lied TO all districts in time for the prac- |
Ice of 1910, and then and afterward only |
ftual hits on that target will he count !
b. Officers OF the Coast Artillery Corps |
RE gratified TO observe the improvement |
accuracy with guns above four inches |
caliber.
regulars in Militia Organizations.
Tho judge advocate general was asked |
a retired officer could enlist in the Ma
|onel Guard OF Colorado for the purpose
becoming eligible for appointment to
military Office. He held that this
purse is not Objectionable on the ground
K legality, whatever may be thought of
he expediency or propriety of it, Hell
nggested that the enlistment should be
Pupled with a condition annuIling the
nlistment should the officer fail to pass
qualifying examination. and limited that
he military attachments OF a retired Of
|cer OF the regular army ought to be |
nmclently established TO render unneces-
larry any entertainment by examination
rescribed by the laws of Colorado.
Examination for Naval Paymasters.
There will be an examination I'm this |
|ty beginning January 3 of candidates
pr appointment TO the Pay Corps OF the
Favy. For this examination candidates
III be designated by the Secretary of the
Favy or by the President. There are at |
bis time three vacancies.
Troops for the Philippines.
Tho adjutant general is advised that
hs transport Sheridan has sailed from
IAN Francisco for Manila, with head
|uarters. band. troops A. Il, c. f, +. q.
\. and X, 18th Cavalry (23 officers
ina sol enlisted mem, and the follow
bg military passengers: Mai Scott.
fapts. Gray. Adams, Smith. Drake, pope
~ First Lieuts. McKenney. Smyser,
Ticker, Meyer, Norton. Lynch; Second
Lieuts- Zane, Davis, Hixson, Wimberly
park. SmalIev. Rush. Converse. Bane