The San Francisco Call. Newspaper, September 28, 1896, Page 4

4 THE SAN FRANCISCO CALL, MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 1896. TABERNACLE TALK AT LOS ANGELES Bishop Foss Preaches an Eloquent Sermon to Thousands. LIFE OF THE SAVIOR. Assembled Methodists Shout Hallelujahs in His Name. TRIBUTES TO THE NAZARENE. Thé Grandeur of His Career on Earth Pictured in Masterly Phrase. s OFFICE OF THE CALL, 3 South Broadway, } ELES, Cal , Sept. The programme in the Southern Califor- nia Methodist Episcopal Conference to- day began® with a love feast at 9 A. M., which was largely attended and partici- pated in by scorss of Methodists who have grown gray in the cause. At 10:30 the ordination of deacons took place, and at 11 o’clock Bishop Foss preached a power- ful sermon on **The Life of Christ.” In his delineation of Christ's wonderful character Bishop Foss held his audience spellbound for nearly an hour. The sreat tabernacle was packed not only on the pulpit floor, but in both balconies, at least 300 people standing throughout the deliv- ery of the sermon. The audience was in many respects a notable one. There were half a hundred able minis- ters of the denomination on the platform, and diswributed through the congregation there were many leading members of the Los Angeles bar ana grave Judges of the courts. The medical profession was lergely represented, and scores of leading business men, editors, reporters and cor- respondents were present. The great preacher was thoroughly fa- miliar with his topic. For nearlya half century he has been preaching and studying the life of the Savior. As he warmed to his subject. and in all the beauties of the English language por- trayed the grandeur, the sublimity and yet the simplicity of Christ’s life on earth, many ot his hearers were visibly touched and gave expression to their overwrought feelings in ballelujahs of praise. The minister’s words and the scene which they evoked were inspiring. The splen- did panegyric upon the moral and mental superiority of Christ were echoed back in hearty amens. In referring to the death on the cross the Bishop said that this most revolting and despised form of execution had been immortalized into an emblem of Christ’s pure religion. The speaker said he would glory in seeing that cross on every Prot- estant church throuenout the civilized -worla. Referring to those who still de- nied, or at least pretended to doubt, the beneficent influence of Christianity in the world the speaker said one might_as well attempt to deny the existence of Los An- geles, the Pacific Ocean or the sun. The Bishop read tributes to the life and work of Christ from the scholars of all ages, many of them infidels, all of whom acknowledged his transcendent goodness and wisdom. His last, his dying words, were a fitting finale to a blameless life, de- void of a single mistake, when he said, “yather, forgive them, for they know not what they ao.” The educational anniversay took place this evening, during which several promi- nent members of the conference addressed the people. FRos ot & Adobe Structures Burned. LOS ANGELES, CAL., Sept 27.—A fire of considerable magnitude occurred this evening on New High street, near Belle- vue avenue, partially consuming three old adobe structures, involving a loss of about $6000. A fireman came in contact with a live electric wire and was seriously though not fatally shocked. A network of telei graph wires near the burning buildings made it necessary for the firemen to cut a large number of Western Union wires leading out of the city. BUGLE CALLS HARMONIZED. Army and Navy Will Use the Same Melo- dies Hereafter to Ayoid Confusion. There are no occasions worthy of the slightest feeling in whith music is not used. A practical yet interesting way of using melodies is the issuing of orders in thearmy and navy. In all time previous to last week the orders of the army and navy in action were unlike. In acase of the coast crew being called ashore the confusion arising from the navy not knowing the orders of the army can perbaps be imagined better than described, but a committee have been at work investigating and adjusting mat- ters so that like bugle directions for both army and navy have been established and sanctioned by the signa- ture of the Secretary of War. In the infantry, cavalry and light artil- lery the “‘first call,” “guard mounting,’ “full dress,” ‘overcoats,” ‘‘arill,” *“stable,’”” *‘water,” ‘‘boots and saddles,” “‘assembly,” “adjutant’s call,” *‘fire,” *‘to arms,” “to horse,” ‘“reveille,”’ *‘tactoo.” “taps,” “mess” and these are the same, The call fo) of the *‘light artillery” 1s quite a different melody, and more suggestive of sacred music than the cavalry or infantry calls. Then the light infantry have a call to quarters which the others have not. Of course the arill signals differ in the three divisions of the army, as their duties are different. ‘“‘Attention’ and ‘halt’”’ are the same. Any order of “Iront,” “right,”’ “rise,” is begun low and ends bigh: in “rear,” “Jeft’” and ‘lie down’’ the chord becomes a cadence, that is, it ends low. “The “Rogues’ March” has something in the melody which sounds mocking and quite enough to discourage the poor fel- low who, by some act, is drummed out of camp. ‘‘Are you not ashamed?” fits the first strain quite well. The navy seems to be governed by the individual trumpetar, excepting = the “reveille,” ‘“‘morning colors,” ‘*‘retreat,’’ “evening colors,” ‘‘tattoo” and ‘‘extin- guish lights,” which are used b{ all ships of war, but all other orders, calls or sig- nals are of each ship’s own devising. For instance, a shy “Polly"” bas for one of its calls “Ppolly. put the kettle on”; so that should part of a crew be transferred ‘from one ship to anotber their orders would be as Greek to the visitors. The expression of “piping” is a call to listen for orders or to breakfast. The bostswain’s whistle is used for this, and it msy mean a change of smoking hour. It is to call attention to the order. The sailors go to and retreat from quarters by fife and drum. “Fire’’ in action is sig- naled by bell or gong—that is, alarm of firo—‘nn‘ is also used for quick alarm at g roll of drum and gong is the same as tattoo. The stirring strains of ‘“assem- bly” often give courage to a compan almost disorganized. The ‘“quickstep’ gives the weary feet strength when the body is unable to do without it. But music has such power with the human frame that we wonder why it is not con- sidered of greater importance than it is, not only esthetically, but scientifically.— ‘Washington Star. —_————— STATE PERQUISITES, Some Privileges Which Have the Au- thority in ngland of Old Luws. There are at the present day many per- quisites which a high official of state may claim for himself, and some of these are both valuable and curious, says London Tid-bits. At the coronation of George IV many claims were received, all of which were duly considered and *“allowed” or *‘disallowed.” The Lord Great C amber- lam, for instance, in the person of the Duke of Ancaster, claimed for himself all the wearing apparel that the King wore the night §erore his coronation and the furniture of the room in which he slept, besides the right to wash the King’s hands in the basin before the banquet, a silver basin and ewer and forty yards of crimson velvet. These claims were commuted for the sum of £200, The chief butler at a coronation may claim a cup of pure gold and the Lord Mayor has the right to assist him by handing him a cup of wine, afterward keeping the cup for himseif. The chief larderer at a coronation may claim the remains of the feast and these were taken possession of by Lord Aber- gavenny at the coronation of George IV. The sergeant of the scullery's share in the proceedings consists of all the plate that has been used at the feast, but this is generally commuted for a sum of money. Heralds in the old days came in for many good things. At a royal christen- ing, for instance, they were entitled to ail the mantles, warming pang, cloths, pil- lows, basins and ewers that might be in use, together with the right to cali three times for largesse. “'‘Spur money” was a very common form of perquisite in the olaen days, and even now the choristersof St. Paul’s may claim the royval spurs at installations ana the annual feast of St. George. At the time when St. Paul's Cathedral was a place of public promenade the cuoristers were at liberty to pounce on any knight wearing spurs and demand his money. He was exempt from th s fine, however, if the youngest of them present failed to repeat his gamut correctly when challenged. It is said that the Duke of Wellington escaped in this way. R HE GOT EVEN. Congressman Culberson Plays a Praoti- cal Joke Upon Tom Williams. The story of the Alabama lawsuit in- volving a jack, in which Congressman Tom Williams of Alabamaand Judge Cul- berson of Texas appeared upon opposite sides and the use the former made of it in a campaign has been published, but the sequel never was, says the Washington Star. Congressman Williams and Robert G. Ingersoll resemble each other very closely, the only point of very noticeable dis- similarity being a slight scar upon Colonel Ingersoll’s face. When Congressman Williams told the lawsuit story Judge Cu.berson concluded to get even. Procur- ing two dozen litnographs of Ingersoll, used by him in his lecture tours, the Judge cut off the name and signed them in imi- tation of Williams’ writing: *Very truly yours, Tom L. Williams,” These hesentto men in different parts of the Alabama District, being careful to leave out the most influential friends ‘ot Williams. In a short time the scheme be- gan to work. Williams received letters asking for one of his big pictures. These he answered graciously, saying that he had none. Then would come back replies in the most indignant style telling him that they had seen them and that if he wanted to lie about it he could do without their support. These letters Mr. Williams referred to his frierd, Judge Culberson, who advised Lim to go home and straighten it out. This the perplexed member did, obtaining a ten-day leave of absence. When he returned he said to the Judge: “Ifound them there, framed and hung up. They looked like'me and there was my siznature. Finally [ noticed the scar on the face and that saved me. I got it fixed up, but L had to go to every county in the district.” Finally it leaked out who played the f‘oku and a compact was made that Wil- iams should never again mention the lawsuit and Judge Cuiberson should play no more jokes. 10 TEST THE BATTERY, General Miles May Inspect the Dynamite Guns at the Presidio To-Day. Fifth Artillery Regiment Still En. tertains a Slight Hcpe of Re- maining Here. Major-General Miles, commanding the United States army, was at Del Monte yes- terday. He will probably visit the Pre- sidio this afternoon and inspect the dyna- mite and mortar batteries and look at the 12-inch rifles on the hill above Fort Point. The hope is still entertained by officers and enlisted men of the Fifth Artillery that orders for the transfer of the troops may be stil! further modified so0 as to per- mit the regiment to remain three years more in this department. Major Wells Willard is announced as chief commissary of this department, re- lieving Major Charles S. Eagan, commis- sary of subsistence. Lieutenant Sydney A. Cloman, First In- fantry, has been directed to report to the commanding officer at Fort Mason for temporary duty at that post, relieving Lieutenant Albert C. Blunt, Fifth Ar- tiltery. Lieutenant George A. Detchmendy, First In:antry, bas been ordered 1o report to the commanding officer at Alecatraz for temporary duty at that post. A general court-martial will convene at Angel Isiand to-morrow. Following is de- tail for the court: Majir Benjamin F. Pope (surgeon), Captein . r'rancis E. Pierce, John J. O'Cennell, Chuiles G. Starr, First Iufantry, and Lieutenants Leon 8. Roud- rez, Richard C. Croxton and Charies L. Bent, First Infaniry. Lieutenant-Colonel Johnson V. D. Mid- dleton, deputy sargeon-general; Major Wells Willard, commissary of subsistence, and Lieutenant Frank Greene, signal corps, have been directed to inventory and submit required returns of the public roperty or funds in charge of the late knpnin Addison Barrett, military store- eeper. Lieutenant John D. Miley, Fifth Artil- lery, relieves Captain Oscar F. Long, as- ster at the Presidio, T been granted to John Hallizan, Battery F, Fifth Artillery; James L. Webb,” Company H, rirst In- fantry. and Sergeant Albert Fang, Com- pany D, First Infantry. On_leaving the Presidio for New York the Fifth Artillery cannot take away the fixtares, library and equipment of tne Pre- sidio Club, as the officers of the Fourth Cavalry have a joint interest in the_club property. When the First Artiliery left this post six years ago the ciub property belonged to the regimental mess and went with the regiment. A suitable arrange- ment of some kind may be made for a transfer of the Fifth Ariillery’s interest in the Presidio Club's property io the coming officers.of the ThircrArlillery. e LoAxs on waiches, jewelry, siiverware, at Uncle Harniy', 16 Grant avense CITIZEN SOLDIERS OF THE STATE Colonel D. B. Fairbanks, Fifth Infantry; Colonel J. J. Nunan, Sixth Infantry, and Lieutenant-Colonel J. C. Carrier of the division staff met as a uniform and equip- ment poard last Monday evening. The officers composing this board will make diligent inquiry to ascertain what the various organizations of the guard require in order to render the force efficient for active service in the tield. Facts have already come to the knowledge of the board that many of the old Springfield rifles are unserviceable. It is known that the Benicia Arsenal contains excellent Springfield rifles which were turned in when the regular troops received the Krag- Jorgensen army rifles, and a special effort will be made to have a sufficient number of the returned rifles reissued to render the National Guard equipment complete in this respect. The board appointed to examine officers recently appointed to the staff of Major- General Jumes consists of General John H. Dickin-on, retired, Colonel W. P. Sul- livan, retired, and Colonel D. B. Fair- banks, Fifth Infantry. The aivision staff officers will no longer languish for their commissions and the opportunity to ren- der service. Leave of absence has been granted to F. 8. Chadbourne, colonel and paymaster- general on the Governor’s staff. First Erigade. The resignations of Thomas Nerney, lieutenant-colonel of the Seventh Infan- try, and George L. Carter, second lieuten- ant, Company C, Seventh Infantry, have been accepted. SALINAS, CaL., Sept. 25.—An unusual amount of interest has been manifested among the members of Troop C for the past two months. The trcop has been drilling four mights a week and showa marked improvement in their evolutions, and particularly in their saber move- ments. While at mounted drill last week the troop executed the extended-order drill, the charge as foragers and other cavalry movements. The charge as for- agers created no little excitement, wh the troop came charging down the hill- side at full gallop, the boys yelling like Indians and executing the different cuts and thrusts against an imaginary enemy, their movements causing the old war vet- erans to exclaim that it looked more like reality than a mere drill. Drills each evening are preceded by the setting-up exercises, ending with guard mounting The members of the troop were very much disappointed at not being able to get 1nto their armory the 24th ipst., as they had made every arrangements for celebrating the event with a fine exhibi- tion drill in the new armory hall. The dnll hall of the armory is surrounded by a low gallery and is excellently arranged for ivingexnibition drills. Since the semi-aunual target practice, which took place last Thursday, the offi- cers of the troop have given three med- als for three classes—A, B and C, to be shot for the coming month, and no liitle rivalry will be shown as to who shall be the victors. Captain Burke is determined that Troop C shall be an honor to the State and he is sparing no pains to do everything that shail promote the effi- ciency of the troop. Several members have been discharged and their places filled only by those who will take an in- terest in the welfare of the troop. Tiae average attendance at weekly drills | 1s about 70 per cent. As a result of the target shoot about twenty-five will qualify for bronze medals and four for silver med- als. The troop bas not yet been supplied with carbines and the scores were all made with the 38-caliber Colt’s revolvers. The majority of the members of the troop are accustomed to rifle shooting. The revol- ver is something new to them and another year will show a vast improvement in their scores. SAN BERNARDINO, Cav., Sept. 24— The semi-annual target practice of Com- pany K, Seventh Iufantry, took place at the D-street range to-day under the super- vision of Lieutenant H. H. Sinclair, in- spector of rifle practice of the Seventh Regiment. Tne day has been a periect one for target practice and the scores made show that the interest in tnis branch of a soldier’s duties is not neglected by old K. comb tied for the company medal with a score of 43 each. Private Holcomb will, however, wear the medal, as Sergeant Pearce’s score contains two 3s, which gives the medal to Holcomb. Following is a list of the highest scores made: Hol- comb 43, Pearce 43, Keyland 42, Frantz 41, Jeffrey 41, Voges 41, Nickerson 40, Rodden 40, J. Whetlock 40, Rowntree 38, Cox 39, Fabun 38, C. Reber 38, L. Allen 37, Faris 37, Stevens 37, Thomas 37. Every man on the rolls was present and shot his score. Twenty-nine men made 30 or over and nine men mad- 40 or over. LOS ANGELES, Cau., Sept. 27.—The semi-annual rifle practice contests in the Seventh Regiment have been goingon in the different counties of Southern Cali- fornia within the past week under the in- spection of Major D. R. Weller detailed by Colo “el John R. Berry for the purpose in the absence of Lieutenant Binclair of Redlands, inspector of ritle practice. The shoot of Company D was held at San Diego, seventy-one out of seventy- seven participating, forty-seven qualify- ing for medals. The nifihest score was made by Corporal John M. Smith, with a record of 42 out of a possibie 50, thus ualifying him for the silver bar. The shoot of Company L took place ut Santa Ana, sixty-four out of sixiy-six taking vart, thirty-five qualifying. The highest score was made by Quartermaster E. M. Hannab, viz.,44. Company ¥’sshootcame off at the rsnge in East Los Angeles, fifty-five out of fifty-nine participating, thirty-five qualifying for medals. The highest score was made by Captain F. L. Reyn ids. Company A shot on the same day, three qualifving. The highest score was made by Private Samuel Crawford, 42, In Company C, Los Angeles, thirty- five took part and twenty-five qualified. Company I of Pasadena, fortv-five out of fifty-two participated, thirty-five quali- fying. In this contest Sergeant A. B. Case made the best score of the day, 46 out of a possible 50 points, thereby quali- fying for the sharpshooters’ gold bar. Mr. ase 4s the only one in this section of the State so far this year to get in line for this honor, and is now eligible to compete for the State championship at the contest which will be held in Sacramento as soon as the various companies have completed their local work. All the scores given were made with the regulation Springfield 45.70 rifles over Creedmore nnfe- and targets at 200 vards., Company E will shoot at Santa Paula to- morrow, and Company H at Ventura on Tuesday, which ends the contest. Last Thursday the Seventh Regiment band revolver shoot came off on the fifty yard range at the east end of Downey avenue. The hignest score was made by Musician Watson, who made 35 out of a possible 50. The field and staff officers' shoot with revolvers came off on the same day. The highest score, 40, was made by Captain D. Alfonso, adjutant of the reg ment. In the contest of non-commis- sioned officers Regimental Quariermaster- sergeant Daniel Clark made a score of 10 straights, a rare record. Politics is beginning to warm up in the regiment over the election of a lieutenant- colonel which will provably take place in October. The possible candidates are Ma- r J. W. F. Diss, brigade inspector of n Bernardino, snd Captain W. Schreiber of Company A, Los Angeles. SAN DIKGO, CaL., Bept. 27.—The members of Company B, Seventh Regi- ment, N. G. C, are making great prepa- rations to celebrate the fiiteentia anniver- sary of the company on Obtober 15. Com- pany B isone of the oidest military or- nizations in Southern California and s standard of efficiency has always been Sergeant Pearce and Private Hol- | | | | | | Brander, high. It was organized first as the City Guard and lived a short time as an inde- pendent company, when it was mustered into the National Guard by Major James A. Gibson of the brigade staff, mustering officer. This event occurred on October 15, 1881, and its anniversary will be one of the most pleasing celebrations of a military character ever given in the city. The company had for its first Captain Douglas Gunn, afterward Mayor of the city. During the fitteen years intervening three captains have served and the pres- ent captain, R. V. Dodge, is as popular as any of his predecessors. He is post- master of San Diego and a royal good fel- low. The boys are in full accord, enthusi- astic over their work and proud of their record as the crack company in the State in the way of drilling. At last week’s monthly inspection and dance the celebra- tion was discussed and preparations made to hold a big dance and exhibition drill with other features, The State shoot was held last Monday and some good shooting done, considering the fact that a sharp wind was blowing. The average score per man was 30.34 and the highest score was made by Corporai Smith, 42. Nearly il balf of the men marksmanshi; The States oot of the third division, Naval Battalion, was hela Friday an yesterday. A nasty wind was blowing on the range Friday which prevented high scoring, but yesterday there was good shooting. Petty Officer Rapier and Sea- man Robinson tied, each making 43. The average of the company was high. | get meduls or bars for Second Brigade. The resignation of W. F. Chipman, commanding Company G, Fifth Infantry, bas been accepted. Leave of absence for ninety days has been granted to J. P. Dunn, major and surgeon, Fifth Infantry. The First Infantry, as a compact regi- ment of twelve companies and three bat- talions, is getting into good shape. Spe- cial attention is paid to battalion drills, and much improvement is noticeable. On account of removal or expiration of term of service the following enlisted men have been discharzed: Ricnard L. Bourd, Witliam H. Donnelly, John J. Donahue, Charl's E. Kelly, Robert £. Laws, N. V. Robbing, Michael Hannon, William Har- mon, Raymond H. McCune, Frederick Gehret, Walter J. Harvey, William W. Wiison, Thomas J. Ryan, Clande D. Fred J. Lamke, Artnur T. Euagan, August Schwartz, Sergeant John Lanigan, Alfred J. Bornemann and Paul Graves. Colonel Wiiliam Macdonald has re- turned from the springs and is on duty aguin as regimental commander. Captain Burns Macdonald, formerly of the Second Artillery, has returned from a trip to England, Scotland and the conti- nent oi Europe. He was absent eighteen months, and derived much pleasure and instruction from the tour. Lnsmemm-Colunall Duboce i‘g nki::h an active part in plans for promoting athletic conlest}: in (h]: First Infaniry. The field athletics in the United States army have been so successful that leading National Guard officers have no hesitation in rec- ommending that guardsmen follow the example of regular soldiers. T..e First Infantry was not largely rep resented in the State shoot at Shell Mound Park last Baturday. The rule prohibiting marksmen who fell below a certain point at the preliminary shoot to competein the final contest diminished the attend- ance. F.J. Connor, Company F, scored 43. Meyer of Company C scored 46, Par- malle and Waltbam of the same com- pany made 45 each. Baumgarten and Perry of Company B each scored 45. Cap- tain Sutliffe and Co;{onl Hirst of Com- pany G each scored Company A, Fifth Infantry, was at the range during the aiternoon. Summers scored 46 and Cleveland 45. Third Brigade. Leave of absence for ninety days has veen granted to Frank A. Elliott, first lieutenant of Company A, Sixth Infantry. The resignation of C. E, Small, captain Company A, Second lnfantry, has been accepted. Upon his personal application William B. Maydwell, engineer officer Third Bri- gade, has been iced on the retired list with the rank of major. SACRAMENTO, CaL., Sept, 25 —Ever since the ciose of the State Fair there has been an increased interest manifested among the members of the National Guard and drills have been more than well attended. Company G will go to Woodland October 2 for a three days’ camp and wiil hold its twenty-sixth an- nual ball October 26. Company E will go out for a short camp in the latter part of the month. Troop B_will shortly make a practice march to Wood'and, taking three days’ provender for the horses ana three days’ rations. The men expect to receive new 38-caliber Colt’s revolvers and regulation carbines within a short time, and some of the members claim that new haversacks and canteens are badly needed. They as- sert that the troop has as yet received no aid from the Sta'e, althoug: they have been in commission for over a year. They claim to be a poorly armed, having neither regulation revolvers norequipmentsand no carbines, their saddles are of the old artil- lery type, and thereis great lack of am- munition for practice, while they pos- sess a full complement of targets newly purchased. During the present month the new non-cemmissioned officers of tue troop will be appointed to fill vacancies and the school for their instruction in formation and evolution of the troop will open Monday night. In conneciion with the local companies the troop will hold its annual target practice on BSaturday and will give its complimentary ball on or about Christmas. The findings of the court-martial, pre- sided over by Captain Shoemaker of Com- pany F to investizate charges pref-rred against Privates Walter Pierce and Dor- sey P. Luttrell of Company G, for neg- lecting to attend drills and target prac- tices, are that both men be dishonorably ischarged from the ranks of the National Guard of the Siate of California. This finding having been approved by Colonel J. W. Guthrie means disfranchisement of the men fora year, unless they obtain a pardon from vernor Budd, and it is hardly thought that the Governor will in- teriere. Colonel Guthrie as issued orders for another counrt-martial, to convene on the 28th inst., for the trial of such charges as may be brought before it. Captain R, E. Stearns of Company G will preside. At the weekly target practice the fol. lowing scores were made: Captain Shoe- maker 42. Serzeant McMantin 45, Sergeant Gunter 40, Sergeant Bessey 41, Corporal Perkins 44, Corporal Nutting 42, Corporal Measure 37, Privates Gardner 40, Cutting 44, Trammell 41, Freeman 34, Holton 35, Farmer 39, Showalter 41, Lucie 39, Ronan 81, 0. E. Hughes 42, Noon 43, Conners 41, all of Company BE. Company G made the following scores: Captain Siearns 43, Lieutenant Rivett 42, ssrfinm Klein 42, Guth 38, De Finnes 43, Kellogg 89, Corporals Blair 41, Mi/liken 40; Privates Stripen 45, Scharden 43, Elliott 42, Ci_Fpn 42, Aime 41, Teague 40. Toop B, pistols—Sereeants Farrer 47, Pike 45, Boden 48, Corporals Kreuzberger 44, Hunt 42, Privates Howle 45, Maier 44, Keily 44, Buliivan 44, Hunt 41. Ex-Sergeant Charles J. Atwater, Signal Corps, whose term of service has inu ex- pired, has fon to Boston for a few weeks’ he moeting of the Signal Corru n stay. At (] on Tuesday evening Lieutenant Mart! appointed Corporal J. H. Watkins to fill e vacancy in the third sergeantship, vice C. J. Atwater, term expired. Charles ‘W. Taylor was promoted to corporalship. It has been decided by the corps to have a moun'ed outing on October 4. Wood- land will be the rendezvous of the corps. Saber, flag and heliograph work will be in order. The semi-annual shoot, it is ex- pected, will take place in the near future, and the boys have been busy at the range the last two Sundays. Lieutenant Martin is in receipt of a few copies of the new army code card, known as “The Myer System for United States Army and Navy Signaling,” prescribed for the United States Army and Navy by G. 0. No. 32, A. G. 0., 1896 Having been already adopted in the regular army the National Guards of the various States will probably have to follow suit. A peculiarity in this code, which i3 possibly an advan- tage in this respect over the Morse system, 1s the entire absence of the “space” in the alphabet and numerals, these characters being composed of left and right motions and short flashes alone for the flag and heliograph, respectively. The short flash will be made with the heliograph as for- merly; instead of a long flash, two short flashes in quick succession are used, and ahebuplce is denoted by a long, steady ash. MERCED, CaL., Sept. 24.—Company H, Sixth Infantry, held its regular monthly company shoot at its range last Sunday. There was a good attendance, many being anxious to practice as much as possible before the State shoot, which will "be held next KFriday. The scores made were good average shooting, most of which would en- ,able the marksmen to qualify for decora- tions if made at an official practice. First Bergeant Harper led the list with forty- tive points. is score contained the re- markable run of eight consecutive bull’s- eyes, the first shot was a 2 and the last a 3. Private Fred T. Griffith came next with forty-three. If practicing means anything there will be a good many good even scores made on Friday. An outfit of meat-ration cans bas been received at the armory. Little by little the companies a1e geiting tozether a com- plete field outfit. What the State troops need more than anything else just now is a supply of overcoats, blankets and a Buzzacott oven for each company. With these added to their equipment they would be almost in condition to take the field for nne,r emergency. ISALIA, CaAL., Sept. 24.—The records of Company E, Sixth Infantry, show that the first commissioned officers were L. V. Nanscawen, captain; M. J. Byrnes, first lieutenant, and George W. Stewart, second Lieutenant. On the retirement of Captain Nanscawen, M. J. Byrnes was elected cap- tain, which position he held for seven years, which entitled him to be placed on tie retired list with the rank of captain. George W, Stewart during that time was his first lieutenant. M. P. Frazier, C. 8. Richardson and J. T. Walker occupied the positions of second lieutenants during Captain Byrnes’ command. Just before the expiration of Captain Byrnes’ time J. T. Walker was elected as first lieutenant and N. W. Kibler second lieutenant. On the resignation of Lieu- tenant Walker, Lieutenant Kibler was elected to his place and F. W. Ward was elected second lieutenant. On the retire- ment of Cantain Byrnes, F. W. Ward, the present captain, was elected, with Lieu- tenant Kibler us first and G. L. Adam as second lieutenant. The following have been promoted from the ranks of Comruny E at various times: C. Ward, first lieutenant and commis- M. P. Frazier, first lieutenant and ion adjutant; M. P. Frazier, captain and adjutant; E. F. Van Valer, first lieu- tenant and 1nsvector of rifle practice; A. 8. Gilliam, first lieutenant and battalion adjutant—all of the Sixth Regiment. C. A. Berry. major and commissary; and G. W. Stewart, major and quartermaster of the Third Brigade. Charles H. Murphy, major on General Wartield’s staff; C. T. Rogers is one of the li-utenants on the rezimental staff in New Mexico. The last promotion was that of W. G. Dozier as first lieutrnant and battalion adjutant, The regular semi-annual shoot for State decorations takes place on the 26th. A large number will get medals. Rumor has it that F, the crack company of Fresno, will try to make a showing at its regular shoot, and if the result be satis- factory it proposes to challenge a team from Company E. The non-commissioned officers of Com- ny E are going to have a little time Eeldly evening after the regular driil. General Graham, commanding officer of the Presidio, is expected to make a visit to the camps of Troops C and Iin the near future. Preparations are now on foot to organ- ize a sigral corps among the members of Company E. ‘WOODLAND, CaL., Sept. 24.—The mem- bers of Company F, Second Infantry, will hold their regular semi-annual State shoot for decorations October 10. The interes: in this shoot is on the increase, principally among the new members, as they all want to try to outshoot the older members of the company. There are a few whose scores at the last shoot will entitle them to gold bars if the required percentage be made. The company 1s full of bronze-bar men, and the competition between them is fast and furious. The company was out on the street Wednesday evening drilling in close and extended order. The time was taken up principally with the extended-order drill. The men are showing up exceptionally I well in this branch, and by spring will be one of the best-drilled companies in the guard. They were drilled by signals. 1n ashort time they will commence to drill by the bugle. 5 The company at the present time has better material in its ranksandison a better footing than it bas ever been since its organization. This is owing to the efforts of Captain H. N. Prindle, seconded by Lieutenants Ward and Utting and the rompt attendance of men in the ranks. he non-commissioned officers are a soldierly lot of men and are doing all in their power to make Company F the best- driled company in the guard. Every- thing in acd about the armory is carried on strictly to rule as observed in the United States army at the present time. The “man target’’ was introduced here two weeks ago and the scores made are something remarkable, as the “man tar- get’’ is a very deceptive piece of furniture to shoot at. The scores were irom 38 to 57, out of a ible 60 points. Captain ale leaas, with a score of 57. Adjutant J. G. Lee comes next, with 56 to his credit. Several of the men have on down %o 38. Considering the shortness of the time, these scores are remarkable. Aajutant Lee is also a good shot with the Ppistol, and if nothing happens will make the crack shots of the State shoot as they bave never shot before to beat him. The following changes and promotions were announced Wednesday evening: Second Sergeant Mossmayer to first sec- geant; Third Sergeant Heval to second sergeant, Corporal Rawson to third ser- geant, Corporal Hilliker to fourth ser- ieum. Sergeant Peart to fifth sergeant, rivate Hink to corporal, Private Keller to corporal, Private berts to corporal and Private Blair to corporal, The changes and promotions were well deserved and reflect great credit on Cap- tain Prindle for his selections. The monthly social hops of Company F will. commence Thursday evening, Oc- tober 1, and continue through the winter* They will be strictly military in all re- spects and will be held in thearmory. All visitin: members of the guard will receive a cordial welcome and everything will be done to make tueir stay agreeable. The armory of Company F is one of the finest in the State and excelled by only a tew in the United States. The main hail 1s 120x 60 feet, with a gallery the entire distance around. It is %ighv.ed by electricity and gas. It would be a grand scheme for the hieher officials of the National Guard to take a trip of inspection to the country and see what their country cousins are doing on military lines. 1In that way they would be better prepared to know what is needed the most and act accordingly. That is the only way in which they can satisfy themselves of the real needs of the guard. The regular drill night of Company F is Wednesday. The school for non-commis- sioned officers is also held the same evening. TALKS WITH TENNYSON. How Some of the Great Poet’s Most Famous Lines Were Suggested to Him. Wilfrid Ward, who was on terms of great intimacy with Tennyson, writes a very interesting article in the New Review entitled “Talks With Tennyson.”” From this we learn how some of the most fa- mous of the laureate’s poems took shape in his mind. One remark which Tennyson made to Mr. Ward was imm:diately afterward em- bodied in eight lines of great beauty. “Walking one day on the down which stretches from Freshwater Bay to the Freshwater beacon his conversation was chiefly on two subjects. One was the mad lawlessness of the Celticcharacter * * * and the other all the mass of confuaion and crime wuich a great town brought to- | gether, * * % Apout half way between reshwater Bay and the beacon he sud- denly stopped and pointed with his stick to a star, quite visible, though it was al- most daylight. ‘Do you see that star? he asked in his abrupt way. ‘Itis the even- ing star. Do you know if we lived there this world would look to us exactly like that? Fancy the vice and confusion of London or Paris in that peaceful star.’ He looked again at the star with an ex- pression half of horror, half of grim humor. We walked on.” Mr. Ward did not know at the time that Tennyson was writing the second *‘Locks- ley Hall,” and it was with a curious sen- sation that he read afterward the exquisite lines which the walk had apparently sug- gested. An exceedingly interesting portion of Mr. Ward’s article is the account he gives of Tennyson’s explanations and reading his poem, *‘De Profundis.” ill at the time, but his mind was quite clear, Bays Mr. Ward: “He seemed so much better when he had finished his explanation tiat I asked him to read the poem through again, This he did, more beautifully than I have ever heard him read. I felt as though his long illness and his expectation of death 5‘" more intensity and force to his ren- ering of this wouderful poem on the mys- tery of life.” ing Goming ur Way Even the rain was wel- | come—it didn’t stop the re- markable run we had last week on those $5.25 Over- coats; but they were re- markable coats. This week we offer some- thing even more startling— Fine All-Wool Men’s Busi- ness Suits for $6.75. Single and double breasted Sack Suits, sold regularly at $9, $10 and $12, and worth every cent of those prices. 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