The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-07-09
MAJOR HURLEY'S
 STRONG CLAIMS FOR co ONSlDERATl0N Bridgeporter Strongly Sup ported for Inspector Gen
 eral of 0. N. G. LONG AND HONORABLE
 MILITARY RECORD Is Admirably Equipped for Post-Past Services En-
 titles Recognition

Major James J. Hurley, retired, for
 a number of years commandant of the local battalion Coast Artillery Corps
 and Che of the best known officers in strongly supported for inspector gem
 eraT of the Guard. This place was re- gently made vacant by the appoint ment of Col. Edward SchuIze as as sistant adjutant general to succeed Col w. F. Landers who resigned. l Major Hurley has had long and honorable service in the Connecticut National Guard having served for nearly quarter of a century He en- listed first as a. private of Company B, Goodwin Guards of the old 4th regf-
 nent, c. N c. He was soon appoint ed g. commissioned officer and later chosen second lieutenant With in a few years he bad risen to the command of his company. He vo1un- teered at the outbreak of the Spanish American warebut Ifeither he nor his company were called into the service.
 Shortly after the reorganization of the infantry regiments after the Span ish war, he became major in the Third infantry to which the local companies were attached. He was consid cred one of the best tacticians in the service and was warmly commended for the ability to handle troops which he dis played during the maneuvers with the. U. S. army at Manassas.
 When the local Companies were transferred from the infantry to the Coast Artillery Corps. Major Hurley accepted commission in that branch of the service. About three years ago because of the pressure of business he asked to be placed on the retired list. Shortly afterward Capt. A c. Bennett of the 4th company urged the major to accept a commission with his or ganizafion but the commandant of the <Jf ,1+ +1a{- . &I-s- further was done m the matter.
 Major Hurley was the best revolver shot in the Coast Artillery Corps ami one Of sthe best in the Guard. He. served two terms as police connnis- sioner being president of the police board of this city at one time. During his incuntbency Of this place he took it upon himself to instruct the officers of the department gratu3tous1y in pis- tol practice. It is largely due to his instruction that so many officers of the department are good revolver shots.
 Major Hurley was very popular with the officers of the Coast Artillery Corps and his appointment as inspec- tor-general would be pleasing to them. Other officers who have been mention ed for the place are Col. John Hickey of the First Infantry, Capt. Henry B. Carter. Company A, Second Infantry of Waterbury, Capt. Thomas H. New boldi Second Infantry comnissary Major Edward Lamb, First Infantry and Capt Percy Morgan, c. A c. A Of officers of the First Iq1- fantry have already called on Cover nor Simeon E. Baldwin in Col. Hickey's behalf.
 It is not thought likely that Cover nor Baldwin will make his appoint ment before the encampment of the this month.
 The insp ector-generaIship is one of the permanent posts in the Connecti- cut National Guard and carries with it a salary of $1,So0 a year. Tn his the governor may con- sider the recommendation of the board of organization composed by the ad- jutant- general and the regimental or ganization commanders.
 There is 8, sentiment among all of- hcers of the Guard outside of Hart ford against having the appointment go to a Hartford man. An office of this character has never been held by a Bridgeport man and there is feel ing that it is the turn of the Park City for recognition by such an appoint ment for an officer here.