The Coconino sun., 1919-09-26
GUARD BATTERIES FOR
 FLAGSTAFF AND TUCSON

A battery of artillery will be organ ized at Tucson if plans for the reor- ganization of the national guard of Arizona now under consideration by Adjutant General Walter s. Ingalls, are carried out. Tucson has the only armory in the state. It is admirably located with reference to natural ar tillery ranges. The size of the city and its general interest in military affairs would insure strong military organization.
 These points have been considered by the adjutant general, and are the basis for his determination to pay an early visit to Tucson, just as soon as the status of his office is settled by the courts. As to whether Ingalls, or Charles w. Harris holds the office of adjutant general is now being settled by quo warranto proceedings before Judge Stanford.
 Pending the outcome of the case, Ingalls, has been busy with prelimi- nary organization work. Arizona has been allotted one squadron of cavalry, consisting of four troops, and one bat talion of artillery consisting of three batteries. Each battery will be com posed of 126 enlisted men and five officers, and each troop of 70 men and three officers.
 Flagstaff is now organizing one of the three units of artillery. Captain E. M. Robison, holder of distinguish ed service cross, former officer of the famous l5Sth infantry regiment, is actively engaged in recruiting, with every indication that a strong organ ization will be ready for training at an early date.
 With Tucson and Flagstaff already selected as stations for the batteries, one more point remains to be chosen and Captain Ingalls, is willing to re- ceive suggestions as to where it should be placed.
 Safford has made bid for one of the four troops of cavalry, and the organization has been. started under the leadership of Capt. E. s. Wicker sham, also an officer with the 158th. Reports from that "sector" indicate lively interest.
 Whether Phoenix will come ip ,Vr an artillery or a cavalry organization, or both, has not been determined, al- though there are many advocates for each.
 Several advantages are offered men enlisting in the new guard, which were not offered under the old, according to Ingalls,. In speaking of these he said:
 "In the first place, l. believe that the reorganization of the national guard in Arizona affords an oppor- tunity for ex-service men that they have been waiting for. It would af- ford American Legion posts an oppor- tunity of securing, rent free, armories to be built by the government, which would at the same time afford general headquarters and club rooms. It is needless to say that the more ex- service men who come into the guard the more effective the Arizona na- tional guard is going to be.
 Under the government plan of or ganization, the men would elect their own officers. subject to the approval of the war department and this office. Officers and men alike will be paid for their services on the basis of 9 per cent of regular army pay. Cap tains would draw $500 year, first lieutenants $240, and second lieuten- ants $200. In addition, five enlisted men of each unit are given full pay in return for services in caring for the stock and equipment.
 "The government plan also calls for two weeks encampment on full pay. The government furnishes horses, uniforms, and other equipment, and the state allows $60 per month for each organization, plus $1 for each man attending two mounted drills month. A total of 4S drills per year are required in addition to the two weeks encampment."
 Ingalls, is confident that there will be plenty of state funds available for armories. He has made the discov- cry of $80,000 in the state treasury