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Cte Litiratp of tlje CKnitjersitp of s^ottb Carolina Collection of ilJort^ CatoUniana %^i0 l)oot( toa0 presented c 55-5.(0 UNIVERSITY OF N.C. AT CHAPEL HILL 00032749697 This hooh must not he taken from the Library building. m ism.. iHAS BELN M/C^DPILMgfl ANNUAL liEPOirr ADJUTANT GENERAL STATE OF KOKTH CAROLINA YEAR 1908 RALEIGH: E M. UzzELL & Co., State Printers and Binders. 1909. CONTENTS. 1. Report Adjutunt General. 2. Report Quartermaster General. 3. Report Inspector General. 4. Report Paymaster General. 5. Report Inspector Small Arms Practice. 6. Report Chief of Engineers. 7. Report Surgeon General. 8. Report Commander First Brigade. 9. Report Commander Naval Brigade. 10. Report Commander First Infantry, n. Report Commander Second Infantry. 12. Report Commander Third Infantry. 13. General Orders Issued. 14. Special Orders Issued. 15. Register National Guard. ANNUA I ^ RKPORT ADJUTA]N[T GENERAL. State of I^orth Carolina, Adjutant Gkneral's Department, Ealeigh, December 31, 1908. The Governor and Commander in Chief, State of North Carolina. Sir :—In obedience to law, I have the honor to submit to you herewith the annual report of this department for the calendar year 1908. The National Guard of North Carolina consists of 2,454 officers and men, constituting the land and naval forces. There are 244 officers and 2,210 enlisted men, including officers of the general staff, officers of the land forces of the line, and officers of the naval militia. The total of enlisted men includes both land and naval forces, hospital corps and detachments, and regi-mental bands, the aggregate exceeding the number for the pre-ceding year by 86. Having had several opportunities to form a fairly accurate judgment as to the general condition of the Guard, I have no hesitation in saying that it shows considerable improvement over what it was in former years. It is armed with the best pattern of modern rifles, and is amply supplied to make its equipment suitable for active service in the field. In the matter of uniforms, very few complaints now reach this office, and where the proper care has been taken of military clothing, scarcely anything more is now needed to enable the companies to make a good appearance. Of course, it is well known that some companies look more to preservation of uniforms and equip-ment than others, and from this it necessarily follows that some companies show up better in public than others. This condition of affairs naturally brings us to the question of the best means to adopt to keep our uniforms and equipment always in good 6 Anxuai. Kepokt shape for immediate use. In this connection it is pertinent to inquire what is the best plan for enforcing a strict accounta-bility for military property. The solution of this problem along practical lines is earnestly desired, and when accomplished Avill work great good to the Guard. Three full regiments of infantry, one battery of field artil-lery and three detachments of hospital corps men form the First Brigade of land troops. The Naval Brigade is composed of six divisions of naval militia, organized into two battalions of three divisions each. The land forces will be augmented early in the coming year by the addition of a corps of coast artillery con-sisting of four companies, with a probable total of 16 officers and 200 enlisted men. The proposed organization of coast artillery in this State, while a new departure, has been very strongly urged by the officials of the War Department at Wash-ington, and will mark an important era in the history of our Guard. It is not only in the line of military progress, but is a practical movement that is self-commendatory. Much was accomplished by the Guard during the year in the way of encampments and maneuvers. Fourteen companies took part in seacoast defense exercise for ten days at Fort Caswell in the month of June, and a great deal of valuable instruction was received. Eleven companies of the Second Infantry par-ticipated in maneuvers with troops of the regular army at Chick-amauga, Ga., for ten days in July. The First and Third Regiments of Infantry, and Battery A, Field Artillery, had target practice for eight days each on the State range at Camp Glenn during the months of July and August. On July 16th the Naval Brigade Avas mobilized at Beaufort and, having embarked on the TJ. S. S. Prairie, was conveyed to Chesapeake Bay, where for ten days the officers and men of the brigade were engaged in joint exercises with the U. S. ISTavy. If actual work is the criterion by which to judge of the effect-iveness of our land and naval forces, then the State has a body of men wearing its uniform that can be depended on at all times. The work done last summer was creditable in the highest degree to both officers and men of the Guard, and the service performed was not exceeded by that of any other State under similar conditions. Having been present at Camp Glenn dur- Adjutant Genekat.. 7 ing the target practice of First and Third Regiments of Infantry, and Battery A, Field Artillery, I can and do bear willing testi-mony to th& faithfnl tour of duty of those organizations. The records made were satisfactory from every point of view, the discipline of the camps was good, and the service was performed carefully and promptly. It is encouraging to note the increased interest in target practice manifested by the Guard, and there is every reason to believe that this interest will grow from year to year. With the additional facilities furnished by the INTa-tional Government, no possible excuse can be offered for our failure to push target practice well up to the front and make it the leading, overshadowing feature of our annual encampments during the summer months. The installation of gallery practice outfits in company armories, as is now projected, will provide schools for teaching the elementary principles, besides proving a very valuable agency for drawing men to the armories—some-thing particularly needed to relieve the monotony of business meetings. The work done by our State team at Camp Perry, Ohio, last August was not only disappointing but actually discouraging. The men all tried very hard to make creditable scores, but it was almost a foregone conclusion that North Carolina would be very low down on the list of competing teams, so evident was the lack of proper, intelligent home training. Our soldiers cannot be-come efficient marksmen unless their officers teach them the fundamental principles in their own armories, nor can our offi-cers qualify themselves as instructors unless they diligently study the text-books and acquire a knowledge of the art of military shooting, to the extent, at least, of fitting themselves to be teach-ers. Most of our men at Camp Perry, through no fault of their own, were comparatively ignorant of the technicalities involved in the questions of windage, atmospheric conditions as affecting the speed of projectiles, and other perplexing propositions en-countered on the range. A knowledge of these questions, in some measure at least, must be obtained to enable our men to rise in the scale of marksmanship, or else we will have to stay "out of the game" altogether. In this connnection, I recommend that, if practicable, all three of our infantry regiments participate in target practice on the State range next summer for not less than ten days each. 8 Annual Report Only one company failed to measure up to the required stand-ard in the annual inspections—Company M, Second Infantry, at Maxton. It was disbanded on the recommendation of the Inspector General, a new company organized at Wadesboro be-ing accepted to fill the vacancy. This new organization has proved to be an efficient body of men, and is a substantial acqui-sition to the Guard. On two occasions during the past year the Guard has been called out to supplement the civil power for the maintenance of law and order. In March, Company G, Second Infantry, was ordered to Belhaven to suppress riotous proceedings and put down lawlessness. In JSTovember, Company B, Third Infantry, proceeded to Concord to safeguard a prisoner, who was to be tried for a revolting crime. Company L, First Infantry, was also on duty at Concord at that time, and rendered material aid in carrying out the arrangements made to secure a fair trial for the prisoner. The reports of the foregoing tours of special duty appear in another place, and show how important it is to keep our Guard always ready for immediate service. On the occasions referred to it was clearly demonstrated that the mere presence of our citizen soldiery was sufficient to restrain and prevent mob vio-lence��� an unanswerable argument in favor of fostering and maintaining our militia system on a substantial basis. I feel that the State cannot do too much for men who are ready and willing at all times to take up arms to uphold the laws and the peace of our country. I recommend that the present appropriation of $16,000 a year for the Guard be so increased as to provide for the maintenance of a coast artillery corps of not less than four companies. These organizations are needed for coast-defense work, and the State owes it to the National Government to contribute its share to-wards properly guarding our long line of seacoast in time of war. I recommend also that an appropriation be made for pay-ing the enlisted men of the Guard for their attendance upon company drills. It will not be denied that "the men behind the guns" deserve more consideration than they have heretofore received, and it is to be hoped that their services are soon to be recognized in a way that will indicate some appreciation of the sacrifices they frequently make for the public good. Adjutant General. 9 It gives uie pleasure to state that the officers of the several departments have discharged their respective duties with entire satisfaction, and are entitled to commendation for their faithful-ness. The attached reports speak for themselves. Once more thanking your Excellency for your cordial support in my official work, and assuring you that you will always be remembered as one of the best friends the Guard has ever had, I am, Respectfully yours, Thos. R. Robertson, Adjutant General. 10 Annual Eepokt REPORT OF QUARTERMASTER GENERAL State of N^orth Carolina, Office of The Quartermaster General and Chief o"f Ordnance, Henderson, January 1, 1909. The Adjutant General, State of North Carolina. Raleigh Sir :•—I have the honor to submit the annual report of the. operations of the Quartermaster's and Ordnance Departments for the fiscal year ending !N'ovember ;30, 1908, together with a statement of receipts and disbursements to date as United States Disbursing Officer. UNIFORMS AND EQUIPMENT. It is gratifying to note that, in accordance with tlie report of the officer detailed from the army to make the inspection for this year, the Secretary of War advises that the North Caro-lina JSTational Guard was found to be uniformed and equipped in accordance with the requirements of law. By reason of this the State was allotted its per capita apportionment of the ap-propriation made by the Act of Congress, May 27, 1908. The matter of uniforms, arms and equipment has been greatly sim-plified by this law, as the responsibilities of the Guard in this respect are, to a great extent, transferred to the War Depart-ment. The responsibility of the company officers and individ-ual soldiers is, however, correspondingly increased, in that the loss of public property is now chargeable to the organization receiving same, and the replacement of it will be at the expense of the loser. This, of course, is eminently fair, and will neces-sarily operate greatly to the disadvantage of careless, incompe-tent and inefficient officers. After this year the division of the State's quota of this appropriation should be made upon a money value per capita basis. This will be necessary to protect the companies that save their ]:)roperty and impose a sense of responsibility upon all officers Avho have to account for |iroperty. Adjutaxt Gexkual. 11 kquitacje. During thp year wo liavc received from the War Department tentage sufficient for one regiment. The tents are of the latest army pattern, and should last for our service for many j'ears. They arrived after the departure of the Second Kegiment for Chickamauga, so that none of them were available for that regi-ment, whose supply was inadequate. Owing to the holding of two camps at the same time, we were not able to sup])ly either with a sufficient number of tents. KKCKII'TS AIV'I) DISBURSEMENTS. For the first time since the passage of the Dick Bill I am forced to report a deficit, which is shown in financial state-ment attached hereto. This was caused by reason of an expense of $3,700 charged against our appropriation on account of the Second Regiment encampment at Chickamauga. I shall en-deavor to have the War Department refund this amount, as I do not regard it a proper charge against our appropriation, because the Deputy Disbursing Officer claimed that he was forced to nuike the payment of three more days than the War Department had provided for, under pressure from army of-ficers. He was not authorized to pay for more than eight days' service. Indeed, our State laAv limits the encampment period to ten days. Because of this law I fear that we shall lose one day. Of course, paying for these eleven days Avas the popular thing to do, but, as might have been expected, was embarrassing to the State. The Paymaster General advanced the funds out of his State Guard account, and, having done so in good faith, he, of course, had to be protected, and I felt honor bound to reimburse him, Avhich 1 did by check on the United States Treasury. CAMP GLENN. Under General Orders IvTo. 3, I undertook to get the camp site in condition for use this summer. The camp is prepared for the accommodation of one regiment, and, with the co-opera-tion of the Norfolk and Southern Railway Company, I trust to have it ready for at least one more regiment by the next en-campment. T will not undertake to deal with the work under General Orders Xo. 3 in this report, but am preparing for early 12 Annual Report transmission a complete report on the Camp Glenn develop-ments. The work is still in progress, and it is my purpose to push it forward without interruptions. ORDNANCE DEPARTMENT. The State law provides that the Quartermaster General shall be Chief of Ordnance. This condition has existed since the organization of the State Guard, and as the work of the two departments consisted principally in the receiving and issuing of military supplies, there was no very great reason why one officer should not control both departments. The law of Con-gress prescribes that the organization of the Militia or State Guard shall conform to that of the regular army. In the regu-lar army the Inspector of Rifle Practice Department does not exist, but the duties of that office belong to the Ordnance De-partment. By a proviso in section 3 of the Act of Congress, approved May 27, 1908, it is enacted On and after January 21. 1910. the organization, armament and discipline of the organized militia in the several States and Territo-ries and the District of Columbia shall be the same as that which is now or may hereafter be prescribed for the Regular Army of the United States, subject, in time of peace, to such general exceptions as may be authorized by the Secretary of War : Provided, that in peace and war each organized division of militia may have one In-spector of Small Arms Practice with the rank of Lieutenant Colonel each organized brigade of militia one Inspector of Small Arms Prac-tice with the rank of Major ; each regiment of infantry or cavalry of organized militia one Assistant Inspector of Small Arms Practice with the rank of Captain, or engineers or squadron of cavalry of organized militia one Assistant Inspector of Small Arms Practice with the rank of First Lieutenant. Under this law and the regulations of the War Department, the Chief of Ordnance has charge of the Department of Rifle Practice, and the Inspectors authorized are, in effect, subalterns in that department, in practically the same manner that a Regimental Quartermaster is a subaltern to the Quartermaster General. In view of the new developments, and by reason of the fact that the duties of the Quartermaster General are noAv sufficient for practical pur])oses, I respectfully recommend that the Legis-lature be requested to detach the Ordnance from the Quarter- Adjutant General. 13 master's DepartnuMit, iuid assign to the Ordnance Department the duties now belonging to the Rifle Practice Department. The abolition of the Rifle Practice Department would follow, of course. The Chief of Ordnance should be thoroughly conversant with the duties required in developing and in promoting rifle prac-tice, and these duties being entirely foreign to those of the Quartermaster's Department, I can see no reason for holding the Ordnance and Quartermaster's Departments together. There are, doubtless, in the State Guard men capable of learning and teaching the important work of rifle practice, but under the present system we have not succeeded in producing the man, neither do 1 think this can be done without a change in the law. Until the present time neither the Ordnance nor the Inspector of Rifle Practice Departments were considered of any special importance, but, under existing laws and regu-lations, the Ordnance Department is of the greatest importance, for under its management the future of the Guard is largely entrusted. GAI.LEKY PRACTICE. As Chief of Ordnance it was incumbent upon me to take immediate action in rescuing the Guard from what appeared to be a distressing situation in the matter of rifle practice. To this end I sought the advice of officers who were competent to advise the steps I should take to bring about a change of conditions. Following their advice, I requested a supply of indoor practice outfits, and, in the near future, hope to place at the disposal of each company in our Guard the facilities offered by other States that have been successful in this work. It was thought at first that twenty gallery outfits would be sufficient to satisfy the demands, but since the matter has been brought to the attention of the companies, they are so much interested it is now decided that each company should be sup-plied with a complete gallery outfit. Respectfully submitted, Francis A. Macon, Quartermaster General and Chief of Ordnance and United fifafes Dish\iyftiii(i Office)- of No7-tJi Carolina. 14 AiVAUAL Kepoet STATEMENT OF RECEIPTS AND DISBURSEMENTS OF BRIGADIER GENERAL FRANCIS A. MACON, DISBURSING OFFICER OF NORTH CAROLINA NA-TIONAL GUARD, FROM DECEMBER 1, 1907, TO JANUARY 5, 1909. Dec. 1. Feb. 4. April 30. June 9. June 12. June 24. July 22. Aug. 17. Sept. 8. Dec. 10. Dec. 30. Total To balance this date To War Department, warrant No. 17140- To War Department, warrant No. 25788- To U. S. Treasurer, certificate No. 259 - To War Department, warrant No. 30375- To War Department, warrant No. 31620- To War Department, warrant No. 1961 -- To War Department, warrant No. 4373- To U. S. Treasurer, certificate No. 449 — To U. S. Treasurer, certificate No. 665-— To U. S. Treasurer, certificate No. 702-— Disbursements. 1907. December - 1908. January— February -- March April May June July August September October November Dec. and Jan. Total P. R. Practice. 7.45 691.75 970.22 88.50 30.00 610.73 223. 84 349.85 605.03 732. 32 30.00 21,339.69 Pay. Transpor-tation. $ 13.33 I $- 6.611.14 8,371.27 2,317.11 17,367,55 5,007.55 5, 115. 07 10, 142. 62 Subsist-ence. 2,827.06 2,827.06 $ 3, 392. 41 3,509.34 500.00 68.15 805. 65 2,000.00 20,000.00 20,000.00 20.05 671.68 4,443.39 Inci-dentals. 3,721. 3,733.75 $ 55,410.67 55,410.67 Outstanding bills. $5,790.09. Adjutani' Ge.N'KKAI-. REPORT OF INSPECTOR GENERAL State of North Carolina, Office of Inspector General, Waynesville, ]Sr. C, December 1, 1908. General Thomas R. Robertson, Adjutant General, N. C. N. G., Raleigh, N. C. Sir:—In compliance with tlip law and regulations govern-ing the North Carolina National Guard, I have the honor to submit my report of the inspection of the Guard for the year ending December 1, 1908. In obedience to General Orders No. 2, dated Office of Adju-tant General, Raleigh, N. C, February 1, 1908, the inspection of the National Guard of North Carolina for the year 1908 was made during the months of March and April, at the sta-tions and on the dates indicated in said orders. I proceeded with the inspection, beginning with Company B, Second Infantry, Raleigh, North Carolina, Mrach 2d, fin-ishing with Company H, First Infantry, Waynesville, North Carolina, April 13th. Captain A. H. Huguet, Seventeenth Infantry, U. S. A.., accompanied me, making the inspection for the United States, as required under the provisions of the law governing the militia of the State. Detailed reports have already been forwarded to your de-partment. The following shows results of inspection, giving number present and absent: IG Annual Report SUMMARY OF ATTENDANCE OF THE FIRST REGIMENT INFANTRY, N. C. N. G., AT THE ANNUAL INSPECTION, FEBRUARY AND MARCH, 1908. Colonel J. T. Gardner, Commanding. Subdivisions. Field. Staflf and N. C. Staff — Company A Company B Company C Company D Company E Company F Company G Company H Company I Company K Company L Company M 5 34 41 41 44 35 41 37 42 42 40 39 38 Absent. Present and Absent. 5 42 42 43 47 42 47 43 44 42 44 42 40 20 45 45 47 51 45 50 46 47 45 47 45 42 Adjutant Geneeal. 17 SUMMARY OF ATTENDANCE OF THE SECOND REGIMENT INFANTRY, N. C. N. G.. AT THE ANNUAL INSPECTION, FEBRUARY AND MARCH, 1908. Colonel H. C. Bragaw, Commanding. Subdivisions. Field, Staff and N. C. Staff ��� - Company A Company B Company C Company D Company E Company F Company G Company H Company I Company K Company L Company M* Present. 5 40 42 45 47 58 37 43 50 40 41 37 15 Absent. Present and Absent. 5 40 42 55 47 58 46 44 57 43 46 40 45 19 43 •45 58 50 61 49 '47 60 46 49 43 48 *Di3bandment recommended. 18 Annual Report SUMMARY OF ATTENDANCE OF THE THIRD REGIMENT INFANTRY, N. C. N. G., AT THE ANNUAL INSPECTION, FEBRUARY AND MARCH, 1908. Colonel J. N. Craig, Commanding. Subdivisions. Present. Field, Staff and N. C. Staff Company A Company B Company C Company D Company E Company F Company G Company H Company I Company K Company L Company M 5 41 57 44 36 43 49 35 33 36 53 38 36 Absent. Present and Absent. 20 51 65 51 45 50 52 43 43 46 58 47 43 Adjutant General. 19 SUMMARY OF ATTENDANCE OF THE FIELD ARTILLERY, N. C. N. G.. AT THE ANNUAL INSPECTION, FEBRUARY AND MARCH, 1908. Captain M. W. Williams, Commanding. 20 Annual Report I regret very much that it was again necessary for me to recommend the disbandraent of Company M, Second Infantry, at Maxton, ^. C, but owing to the lack of interest and the disregard for discipline and care of property, it would be a waste of money, as well as useless, to try to keep such an organi-zation in the Guard. I noticed marked improvement in the entire Guard in many things over last year, especially as to the care of property, but there are a few organizations that are still very careless and indifferent as to how they look after government property. I want to renew what I said in my last report, that more atten-tion be paid to rifle practice and that the soldier be instructed in the proper method of aiming and firing. In regard to the conduct on the range, I recommend that no company be allowed to shoot service ammunition until a care-ful inspection by a competent officer has shown that said com-pany had received the proper preliminary training. It is an inexcusable waste for men to shoot away good ammunition without the possibility of their profiting by it. If the soldier has not been taught the rudimentary principles and been put through a course of gallery practice, his range firing is value-less to him and to the State. Companies composed of such men should be given gallery practice and position and aiming drill by competent officers while at camps. Possibly they could be brought to such pro-ficiency as to be put on the short ranges during the latter part of the encampment. The Regular Army has evolved a complete and efficient sys-tem of property accounting. Our Guard should put it in operation immediately. The advantage of so doing would be twofold. First, it would arrest the wanton destruction of prop-erty; second, it would teach our officers and men the methods which they would have to adopt in active service, l^ot only should our organization conform to that of the Regular Army, but our business methods should do so as far as possible. This would relieve our officers and men of much embarrassment and inconvenience when called into active service and add greatly to their efficiency. .Vdjutant Genekal. 21 To the officers of the ISTational Guard of North Carolina I am under many obligations for courtesies and kindness shown me during my tour of inspection. I am also under obligations to Captain A. H. Huguet, U. S. A., for much valuable informa-tion and assistance. Very respectfully, Thos. Stringfield, Col. and Insp. Gen., N. C. N. G. 22 Ax.xuAL Rkpokt REPORT OF PAYMASTER GENERAL. State of ISTorth Carolina, Office of Paymaster General, Clinton, N. c., JsTovember 30, 1908. The Adjutant General, State of ISTorth Carolina, BaJeigh, N. C. Sir:—I have the houor of subinitting herewith the report of this department for the fiscal year ending November 30, 190S. RECEIPTS. Balance on hand last report. Nov. 30, 1907 $ 9.883.0U State of X. C, annnal appropriation, 1908 16,000.00 .$2."').SS3.00 DISBURSEMENTS. Companies, bands and divisions First Infantry Companies .$ 3.000.00 Second Infantry Companies 2.937.50 Third Infantry Companies 2.87o.OO First Infantry Band 2.50.00 Second Infantry Band 2.50.00 Third Infantry Band 250.00 First Battery Field Artillery 250.00 Divisions Naval Brigade 1,500.00 .$11,312.50 Brigade and regimental headquarters, and company, division and corps commander.s Brigade Commander Fir.st Brigade $ 300.00 Commander First Infantry 300.00 Commander Second Infantry 300.00 Commander Third Infantry ?.00.(M) Commander Naval Brigade ;>00.0O Company Commanders First Infantry (ioo.oo Company Commanders Second Infantry 575.0(i Company Connnanders Tiiird Infantry OOO.Od Commander First Battery Field Artillery .".o.oo Division Connnanders Naval Bi'igade ."'.OO.Oit Division Coninianders IIosi)ital Corps 75.00 ,$ 3.700.00 Adjutant General. 23 Adjutant General's Department Colonel Alfred Williams. A. A. G.. clerical serv-ices $ 249.07 Lieutenant Colonel H. L. Leinst«"r. A. A. G., cler-ical services t>49.1)(i Miss Lillian M. Thompson, stenom-aplier to Ad-jutant (ieneral 300.00 Miss Magdalene Laudis. clerical services lOO.OO Wavnesville Bookstore 99.90 $ 999.83 Qnarternia.ster (General's Department General Francis A. Macon, salary one year.....*? 499.92 Miss Magdalene Landis, stenographer to Quar-termaster General 205.04 $ 764.96 Paymaster General's Department: Colonel Geo. L. Peterson, salary one year $ 499.92 $ 499.92 ISiu-geon (Jeneral's Department Charlotte Division Hospital Corps $ 75.00 Clinton Division Hospital Corps 75.00 Reidsville Division Hospital Corps 75.00 $ 225.00 Encampment expenses Capt. T. C. Daniels, account Special Order No. 15. A. G. O. C. S •$ •200.0<1 $ 200.00 Miscellaneous General Francis A. :Macon, Quartermaster Gen-eral, account Special Orders No. 35. A. G. O. C. S., for improvement of Camp Glenn, out of funds previously received from (Quartermas-ter General's Department •$ 500.00 Waynesville Bookstore, account Special Orders No. 18. A. G. O. C. S 89.10 C. S. Pritchard. painting First Battalion Field Artillery 60.00 $ 649.10 Total disbursements .$18,351.31 Balance on hand November 30. 1908 7,531.69 Receipts from all sources $25,883.00 Very respectfully, Geo. L. Peterson, Pai/iiiastrr (Inirral. \. (\ y. G. 24 Annual Repoet Raleigh, N. C, December 1, 190S. The Adjutant General, Raleigh, N. C. Sib:—In obedience to Special Orders No. 76, A. G. O., dated Ra-leigh, N. C, November 28, 1908, I proceeded to Clinton, N. C, Novem-ber 30th, and audited the books of Col. George L. Peterson, Paymas-ter General. I enclose herewith statement of receipts and disbursements, and certificate copy of amount in bank November 30, 1908. The Paymaster General complains that Special Orders No. 5, para-graph 2, A. G. O., January 22, 1908, and Special Orders No. 35, A. G. O., paragraph 2, May 27, 1908, have not been complied with. I wish to add that I found the books and vouchers of the Paymas-ter General clean, clear and correct. Respectfully, R. L. Leinster, Lieut. Col. and Assistant Adjutant General, N. C. N. G. The Bank of Clinton, Clinton, N. C, November 30, 1908. To Whom it May Concern: There is deposited in this bank to the credit of George L. Peterson, Paymaster General of the N. C. N. G.. the sum of seventy-five hundred thirty-one dollars and sixty-nine cents ($7,531.69). H. McKinnon, Cashier. Adjutant Gexekal. 25 REPORT OF INSPECTOR OF SMALL ARMS PRACTICE. State of j^orth Caeolhsta, Office of The Inspector of Small Arms Practici';, Franklinton, N. C, December 19, 1908. The Adjutant General, State of North Carolina, Raleigh. Sir:—I have the honor to submit the following report and recommendations of this department. On the first of the year the Quartermaster General's Depart-ment assumed control of the State rifle range with its entire equipment, and I most respectfully refer you to that depart-ment for a detailed report. Acting under Special Order JSTo. 47, I proceeded to Camp Glenn on July 18th as Chief Eange Officer for target practice of the First Eegiment, Third Eegiment, detail of 24 men from the Second Regiment, and Battery A, Field Artillery. The range was in a state of confusion, having been remodeled since last year, and in an incomplete condition. The abutments and firing points had been moved about fifty feet at a great expense with nothing gained as to location. The outlet drainage point of the pit remains the same. The targets are not as visible from the mid and long ranges as before. This change I con-sider, Avith other experienced officers, a mistake. Owing to the unpreparedness it required two days to install frames, targets, danger flags, establish firing points and to equip the range for target practice. This, together with inexperienced men in the pit as markers and scorers who had to be instructed fully as to their work, delayed the practice of the First Regiment. Both regiments and the battery showed great interest and enthusiasm and made fine scores as prescribed in Special Course "C." Major T. R. Orrell, of this department, was on duty at the target practice of the First Regiment, and his experience and ability Avere of great assistance and value to the work. His 26 Aisr^yUAL Report report is embodied herein. The score cards of the entire prac-tice were delivered to Lieutenant Colonels Leinster and Bristol, Statistical Officers, and I respectfull}" refer you to their report. Better results might have been obtained had the detailed pro-gram of the target practice been explained to the officers who were to conduct same a few days in advance of the arrival of the participating commands, and the officers should have been ordered to the range prior to the troops. This was doubly urgent on account of the incomplete condition of the range, Avhich will be a great credit to the State when finished. I beg to make the following suggestions and recommendations First. That an experienced and fully qualified officer from this department, authorized to make necessary purchases, be ordered to report at the range several days prior to any target practice in order that same nuiy be jn-epared for the troops on arrival. Second. I strongly recommend that the North Carolina teams attending Camp Perry be detailed for special duty on the range during the next encampment. Third. The complete equipment of armories with galleries conforming with the ideas of the War Department. Fourth. That the State encourage a legitimate and abundant use of ammunition, aid and promote competitions between com- ])anies, battalions and regiments. Fifth. That the State encourage and assist in the establish-ment of outdoor ranges of from 200 to 500 yards for each com- ])any, where practicable, supplying each company with one Aiken target complete or a suitable target of this type. Sixth. That a general order be issued company commanders requiring a certain number of drills during the year to be devoted to instructions in marksmanship. The sighting and aiming drills should be most diligently practiced and the soldier made as familiar as possible with details of rifle shooting. The North Carolina Kifle Team to the National Competition Shoot was selected by Captain Dwyer, IT. S. A., and captained to Camp Perry and return by General Thos. R. Robertson and I respectfully refer you to his report for the team record, etc. On August 9th I was ordered to Camp Perry, Ohio, as North Ai).nrAxr (1k.\ki;ai,. 27 Carolina Range Officer and spent twenty instructive days serv-ing practically every team in the Union, under the command of Colonel R. K. Evans, IT. S. A., Executive Officer, and Majoi- J. T. Dickman, Thirteenth Cavalry, Chief Range Officer. These officers were well pleased with my services and requested that I return to the National Competition Shoot for same duty next season. Very respectfully, W. L. McGhee, Vol. (tiid lii.^it. .s'/;/(^// Arms Practice, N. V. .V. G. 28 Annual Report REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS. Winston-Salem, JST. C, December 1, 1908. The Adjutant Genekal, jST. C. N". G., Raleigh, N. C. Sir :—I have the honor to submit my annual report for the year 1908, as follows In pursuance with your instructions, I accompanied Quarter-master General Francis A. Macon on a visit to Morehead City and Camp Glenn, March 23d and 24th, to take preliminary steps in the matter of an improvised water supply and other improvements looking toward the development of the camp site to a suitable condition for the quartering of troops when engaged in rifle practice on the range, and otherwise in regular encampment. My advice relative to an improved and permanent water supply was transmitted to you under date of February 15th, in response to your letter of February 14th. My recommenda-tion being that the water supply should be obtained from driven wells suitably located, the water to be pumped to an elevated tank and delivered by gravity through suitable pipes to the various company streets, and to the sundry buildings contem-plated in the plans for the ultimate development of the camp site, and to suitable points of convenience on the rifle range, all as more fully set forth in my letter, as follows General Thomas R. Robertson, Adjutant General, RaleU/h, N. C. Sir :—I am in receipt of yours of February 14th, requesting in-formation as to my judgment and opinion relative to obtaining au ample supply of potable and wholesome water for the use of Camp Glenn. Replying thereto, I have the honor to reaffirm my recom-mendations contained in my annual report, made to you under date of December 31, lOOG, ns follows, viz. "For a permanent water supply I would recommend that wells be driven on the rear side of the property comprising the camp site, at as remote a point as practicable from where the tents are pitched, and that the water be pumped to an elevated tank and ])iped from it to tlie various parts of the camp site where it may be needed, and that Adjutant General. 29 the use of driven wells in the immediate vicrnity of where the tents are pitched, and the spring used during the last encampment as drink-ing watei', should all be discontinued, as all these are quite liable to contamination and dangerous to the heallh of the troops when used as drinking water." Further, in relation thereto, would advise that I am unable to say how many wells might be required to give a sufficient supply, but I feel assured that the water obtained from such wells would be excep-tionally satisfactory and wholesome in quality, and that a sufficient quantity could thus be secured. Replying to your inquiry as to how the water could best be deliv-ered to an elevated tank, would advise as follows, viz. : Should elec-tric energy be made available to the camp site from the Morehead nmnicipal plant, an electric motor drive would be the simplest to operate, and. at reasonable rates for current, would be economic. Next in point of economj^ would be the use of a gas engine, but I am ai)prehensive that it would be difficult to find among the troops a man who would be able to put such an engine in operation after a long period of standing idle between encampments; so it is my opinion that, in the event electrical energy cannot be secured, a small boiler and steam pump would be the best solution. As to whether the tank and tower should be of wood or iron, would advise that iron would be very much more durable, if projierly pro-tected by a coat of paint eaeh year to prevent deterioration due to the salt atmosphere. A wooden tower and tank could be built with very much less cost, and would probably not have to be renewed in seven or ten years. Trusting that the above covers the information desired, and await-ing your further instructions, I liave the honor to be. Very respectfully, (Signed) J. L. Ludlow, Colonel and Chief of Engineers. Under Special Orders J^o. 3, authorizing the Quartermaster General to call to his assistance the officers of the General Staff in his work of preparing Camp Glenn and the rifle range for rifle practice and the quartering of troops, and in response to such a call for assistance by the Quartermaster General under date of March 10th, it was my pleasure and privilege to render service as follows In company Avith the Quartermaster General I investigated the surroundings of Camp Glenn with a view of finding a more suitable site for the rifle range of sufficient area for separate targets for the different ranges of firing lines, but this investi- 30 Anj\uaj. Eepokt gation failed of successful results, and it is my judgment that the best available site for the rifle range is the one now in use. Under my direction a topographical survey was made of the entire grounds, and plans have been prepared for the quarter-ing of troops, including seven drawings, as follows Drawing ISTo. 1183 is a general plan of the rifle range and quarters for troops. This drawing indicates the most suitable plan of subdivision of the available space, with allotments of space for the rifle range, parade grounds, three regiments of troops, one battery, hospital corps, corral, garbage crematory, streets, avenues, etc. It also indicates the location of the driven wells for a water supply, the waterworks pumping station, tower and tank, the distribution pipe system to the rifle range, mess halls, bath houses, latrines, yard hydrants for each com-pany street, and other points of convenience in the camp grounds. It also indicates the location of the sewerage system with connection to all the mess-hall kitchens, and to the latrines and other buildings where sewerage connections are reqiiired; also the location of the seAverage receiving basin, where the sewage is collected between tides to be discharged on the ebb tide, that any fouling or other disagreeable conditions on the water front of the camp and the bathing grounds may be pre-vented. It also indicates the location for one storage warehouse, three regimental mess halls, one battery mess hall, one hospital mess hall, three regimental oflicers' mess halls, one hospital building, one general oflicers' headquarters building, one revicAv-ing stand, two bath houses for oflicers and enlisted men, and tAvo latrines for oflicers and enlisted men. DraAving ISTo. 1184, shoAA^ng in detail Avith cuts and fills the plan for grading the grounds contained in the parade grounds, and in space allotments for the three regiments and the battery, the streets, avenues, etc. Drawing No. 1185, shoAving the detail plans for the Quarter-master's storage warehouse. Drawing No. 1186, showing the detail plans for three regi-mental mess halls and the battery mess hall. Drawing No. 1187, shoAving the detail plans for the general and brigade headquarters. Adjutaa't Gknkkai.. 31 Drawing No. 1188, showing the detail plans for three regi-mental officers' mess halls and one hospital mess hall. Drawing Xo. 1189, showing detail plans for the hospital, with provision for quarters for the Surgeon General and two Assistant Surgeons, dispensary, and a ward to aceommodate twenty-five cots, and an attached kitchen. With the view of keeping the cost down to the lowest possible limit consistent with substantial and durable construction to withstand the high winds and otherwise severe weather, ele-ments that frequently obtain on the coast, it has been my pur-pose to make all the buildings as small as practicable to fully meet the requirements of satisfactory occupancy during en-campments. Nevertheless, it was found that some of the build-ings were of necessity large and expensive to erect. The storage warehouse was designed to meet the require-ments as prescribed by Quartermaster General Macon. It is a large and commodious building, with convenient arrangements for unloading and handling supplies during encampments, and for the storage of the camp property ad interitn. The regimental mess halls are of capacity to accommodate twelve full companies of troops and a band. Each company table is provided Avith its separate kitchen, which is fully screened and fitted with water and sewer connections to the sinks. The buildings are strong and substantial, and are pro-vided with open sides to be covered by cheap temporary fly screens throughout during the period of encampment. Blue prints of all the above plans and drawings are furnished you herewith as a part of this report. In the preparation of the plans for the permanent develop-ment of the camp site to acconmiodate the quartering of three full regiments and one battery of troops at the same time, it was found that the area of the grounds was not sufficient to giA'e as much space to each regiment as might seem desirable and, at the same time, preserve intact the open space between the railroad and the rifle range to be used as a parade groimd, and to locate the hospital site, mess halls, etc., so as to meet the full requirements of convenience and satisfactory service. Hoav-ever, as the plans are prepared, it is my judgment that enough space has been allotted to each regiment to fully meet the 32 Annual Report requirements for healthfulness and convenience, and at the same time give the hospital site the reasonable degree of iso-lation that is desirable, and further, to preserve the narrow wooded bluff overlooking the Sound for uses of a park space and lounging ground for the troops when relieved from active duty. With the installation of the complete water supply, and a sewerage system with standard IT. S. Army latrines, and fur-ther, owing to the short period of continuous occupancy, the space allotments for the regiments is considered to be much less objectionable than w^ould otherwise be the case, if, indeed, it does not entirely eliminate any reasonable objection whatever to the degree that the allotment is contracted in the plans as prepared. In response to your Special Order iSTo. 58, instructing me to visit Camp Glenn and inspect the waterworks and sewerage system as it has been installed, and to report to the Quarter-master General the result of my inspection, I performed this service on the 8th and 9th of August and submitted my report under date of August 18th, as follows: General Francis A. Macon, Qitartcrmastcr General, Henderson, N. C. Sir :—In obedience to Special Orders No. 58 of Thomas R. Robert-sou, Adjutant General, N. C. N. G., I have the honor to report a visit to Camp Glenn on the 8th and 9th lust., and an inspection of the water supply and sewerage system recently installed in connection with the rifle range and quarters for troops. WATER SrPl'LY. The water supply appears to have been installed in practical accord-ance with the plans which I prepared and submitted to you some time ago, and further appears to have fully met the requirements of the troops that have recently been quartered at Camp Glenn. There are some slight details in connecting up the pump to the wells that should be corrected, viz., the goose-neck connections at the top of the wells should be removed and the well pipes should be connected direct to the pumps, with a slightly descending grade from the pump to the connections with the well heads, even though the well head is thereby placed slightly below the ground level. In each of the leads from the four wells to the pump there should be set a gate valve or stop cock, so that each well can be isolated from the remainder of the group and tested out for available quantity by means of the ]nnnp. Adjutant General. 33 There appears to be a slislit doubt as to whether or not the four wells that have been installed may be capable of furnishing; sutlicient water when the entire State Guard shall be in camp at the same time. But with the arranicement above suggested for the test of the wells this matter can be definitely determined at very small trouble and expense, and additional wells can be bored, should the yield from the present group of four wells prove to be inadequate. The pump at present installed has a capacity of thirty-five gallons per capita per day, with 2,000 in camp, which is thought to be suffi-cient for all reasonable requirements. However, for absolute assur-ance to meet the extreme requirements of shower baths and other uses to which the water can be advantageously used, and to insure a continuance of the supply, regai'dless of any mishap to the pump, it is thought advisable that a duplicate pump be installed and connected up to the present steam boiler, which is of ample capacity for the two pumps, with the conditons under which the plant is operated, and this duplicate pump installation is therefore recommended. SEWERAGE SYSTEM. The sewerage system appears, from surface indications and from what view it was practicable to obtain of the operation, to have been constructed in substantial accordance with the plans heretofore pre-pared for you, and, as far as could be learned, it has given very satis-factory service during the recent encampment. The latrines that have been installed in connection with the sewerage system appear to have been a great improvement over the former conditions and quite satis-factory in operation. I was advised by Mr. Barrow, whom you had in charge of the sewerage construction, that, owing to his inability to secure 8-inch sewer pipe in time to have the plant ready for the use of the recent encampment, a G-inch pipe was substituted for this size from the junc-tion of the outlet from the latrines used by enlisted men to the sewage collecting basin. This has given some trouble, by reason of becoming stopped up. It is probable that this trouble may recur, and it is my judgment that, before another encampment, this short stretch of pipe should be taken up and relaid with the proper size, and a suitable mesh screen be placed at the upper end of it, in the manhole near the latrine for enlisted men, and Is so recommended. The sewage-collecting basin appears to have been well and substan-tially constructed, in spite of the troublesome conditions that were encountered ; but my plans for storing the sewage during the incoming tide, and discharge at the outgoing tide, seem not to have been fully understood. To accomplish this it is necessary that a gate valve of some type should be installed on the outlet of the collecting basin, to be opened and closed by hand upon each ebb and flood tide while the sewerage system is in use, and it is recommended that this be done before the system is again put in use. 34 Annual Report Having no representative present during the construction of this worii, I am unable to advise authoritatively as to the character of the construction, except as a result of inquiry made of the foreman who had the work in charge. From descriptions given, and reidies given to my inquiries as to the conditions found in the execution of the work and the care taken to meet them, and the means and methods taken to secure proper construction, it appears that the work was substan-tially and carefully executed. Very respectfully, (Signed) J. li. Ludlow, Colonel and Chief of EmjUivcrs. X. C. ISl. G. The conditions that obtained during the encanipnient of this year, since the installation of the water supply and sewerage system, with the standard army latrines in use, was in marked contrast with similar conditions of former encampments; and the improvement in the comfort and healthfulness of the troops and the general sanitary conditions of the camp by reason of these improvements was very manifest and substantial. When the grounds shall have been graded as planned, and a growth of turf developed, and when the several buildings that have been designed shall have been erected, the camp will pre-sent a very pleasing and attractive appearance. It will then be well equipped for the quartering of the entire liational Guard of the State, as organized at present, with suitable con-ditions for the health and comfort of the officers and enlisted men; and for the proper and satisfactory service and training that it is intended to accomplish in developing and maintaining the military forces in a high state of efficiency. And I would earnestly recommend that the complete development of the camp as planned should be acc'omplished as rapidly and as soon as practicable. Very respectfully, J. L. Ludlow, Colonel Engineers, N. C. N. O. Adjutant Genkkai.. Ji5 REPORT OF SURGEON. AsHEviLLE, N". C, August 17, 1908. Col. Robert S. Young, Surgeon General, N. C. N. G., Concord, N. C. Sir :—I have the honor to respectfully submit the following report in entirety of the Charlotte detachment of the First Kegimcnt, on route to and from rifle range and in camp at (\uiip Glenn, in July, 1908: I accompanied special troop train from Asheville to Camp Glenn, leaving x\sheville at 12 :01 A. M., July 18th. On board the train were companies H, F, K, and the First Regiment Band. En route we took on Companies E, B, L, M, C, and 1, arriving at Camp Glenn, near Morehead City, July 18th at 6 P. M., no casualties en route. Captain B. J. Witherspoon, with the Hospital Corps, had pitched tents, and the hospital was in readiness for receiving and caring for patients on arrival of special troop train from the west. The hospital was located in the open field just southeast from the regiment. The location aiforded a good breeze, lessening the number of mosquitoes. Medical supplies were poor and insufficient, and we were compelled to purchase some medicines from the Morehead City Drug Company. The food was abundant, of good quality, and well cooked. The drinking water was obtained from artesian wells located north of the railroad track hear the rifle range. It was pumped up into a wooden reservoir and was distributed through pipes to the company streets, to the lavatories and baths. The water was plentiful and of good quality. There was an unusual amount of constipation among the men, and, not having any knowledge of the analysis of the water, I am not prepared to say that the water was responsible for this condition. The bathing facilities were excellent, and the new bath honses with shower baths added much to the comfort of the regiment. 36 Annual Repokt The officers' lavatory was located near the edge of the sound among the trees, and the enlisted men's lavatory was located near the sound in the open, toward Morehead City. These lavatories were flushed by an automatic process and a detail was kept at each place, also a man was employed to look after the sanitary condition, to prevent rolls of paper and other foreign substances from blocking the sewer. Every comfort necessary was supplied the troops en route and in camp. The sanitary condition of the camp was good. Two daily inspections were made by a medical officer. Camp streets were policed by the respective companies every morning. Officers and men present were Major Eugene B. Glenn, Cap-tain B. J. Witherspoon, First Class Sergeant F. L. Carpenter, Sergeants C. D. Ross and O. F. Alexander ; First Class Privates "W. A. Pritchett, W. B. Huntington and G. W. Dunn, privates F. H. Ross, F. R. Cochran and W. C. Kirby. The health of the men at Camp Glenn Avas excellent. Those who reported at the hospital came principally for treatment of the following complaints : constipation, sunburn, mosquito bites, and injured feet that they had gotten while bathing in Bogue Sound. The average number of patients in the hospital Avas two each day. July 19th there were 18 reported at the hospital on sick call; July 20th, 33; July sLt, 23; July 22d, 26; July 23d, 11. Private J. C. McCall, Company I, was sent home with a detail, suffering from an infectious conjunctivitis, which developed before he entered camp. Private R. F. White, Company F, was seized with an attack of recurrent appendicitis about midnight of the 23d. He was brought to Asheville in drawing-room of Pullman attached to special troop train, and arrived in Asheville at 4 P. M., July 25th, accompanied by the chief medical officer and First Class Sergeant F. L. Carpenter. He was taken direct from the train to a hospital and operated on about 9 A. M. The appendix had ruptured and the patient was suffering from a general septic peritonitis. He is now well on the road to recovery. We broke camp at Camp Glenn July 24th, and left on special troop train accompanied by the chief medical officer and First Class Sergeant F. L. Carpenter, and arrived in Ashe-ville at 4 P. M., July 2,5th. There wei-e no casualties en route, Adjutant Genekal. 37 except, while the train was passing through New Bern, a pri-vate was struck in the face by a bottle, thrown by some citizen on the outside without provocation, inflicting painful but not serious wounds. RECOMMENDATIONS. First. That the spring on the edge of the sound in the camp ground, which was used during the last and present encamp-ments, should be condemned, as it is liable to dangerous con-tamination, therefore dangerous to the health of the troops. Second. That the camp site be graded and sodded with grass in the early fall or winter. This will make it less inconvenient to the men in walking, and also lessen the enormous amount of dust constantly in the air when a breeze is stirring. Third. That permanent roadways should be constructed which will enable all heavy hauling to be done between the regimental headquarters without cutting up the company streets. Fourth. That suitable racks be placed in the various water-closets, so that they may hold the rolls of paper and prevent them from falling into the sewerage, thus blocking the pipes and that a detail be kept constantly on duty at the baths and water-closets to look after the sanitation. Fifth. That the camp grounds be enclosed by a wire fence to prevent hogs from roaming over the camp grounds and upset-ting the slops around the companies' kitchens, as well as doing other mischief to the grounds. Sixth. That the hog lot beyond the railroad, near the rifle range, be declared unsanitary and injurious to public health. Srventh.—That Bogue Sound, between the tAvo piers opposite the camp ground, be cleared of oyster shells in the early fall or winter at low tide, and all sticks or brush, or anything on which oysters can spore, be cleared away, so as to lessen the dangerous and severe cuts of the soldiers' feet while bathing. Eighth. That all the shrubbery should be cleared out between the camp and rifle range, extending out as far as the rifle pit, so as to permit a breeze from the sound and lessen the intense heat on the range, thereby adding to the comfort and health of the men. 38 Annual JvKi'oin- Ninth. I also recommend that the grove of trees near the soniid should be removed down to a distance of twenty or thirty feet of the embankment of the sound, and that the re-maining ones be trimmed up properly, so as to permit free access of the ocean breeze to the camp grounds and destroy the harbor for mosquitoes and add comfort to the entire camp ground. Tenth. I also recommend that all the hospital supplies and all medicines be returned to the proper authority for a fresh supply. The present supply is old and has become very unre-liable, and some parts of the perishable supplies and medicines have been exhausted and should be replaced. Respectfully, Eugene B. Glenn, Mujor and Siirticoii. X. (J. N. G. Adjutant Genekal. 39 REPORT OF BRIGADE COMMANDER. Headquarters First Brigade, N". C. N. G., Statesville, IST. C, December 31, 1908. The Adjutant General of North Carolina, Raleigh, N. C. Sir :—I herewith make report of the First Brigade for the year 1908. The strength of the brigade is as follows : Three regiments of infantry, one battery of field artillery. The regiments have twelve companies and a band each, averaging in strength 600 officers and men ; the field battery, 65 officers and men. Total, 1,860 officers and men. The enlisted strength has been increased since last report about 100 men. The arms of the troops have been changed during the year, the Krag-Jorgensen rifle being exchanged for the Springfield rifle, model 1903. The First Battery, Field Artillery, is equipped with four breech-loading rifles, caliber 3.2, model 1897, with the necessary carriages, limbers, caissons, artillery store and forage and battery wagons, the necessary harness, saddles, re-volvers and sabers. The clothing of the troops consists of the summer khaki and the service blue uniform. The khaki cloth-ing in the possession of some of the companies is well worn by long usage, and a great many of the companies are short leggings for some enlisted men ; the blue is in better condition somewhat than the khaki, not being worn or washed so much. Three companies have no blue uniform. The different detach-ments of the brigade had instruction in the field during the past year as follows : Eleven companies of the Second Infantry, Companies B and D, First Infantry, and L, Third Infantry, at Fort Caswell, JM". C, nine days in July; these troops being instructed as artillery sup[)orts and reserves under command of Lieutenant Colonel Metts. And the Second Regiment again at Ghickamauga Park, Gm., in July for nine days, under the coininand of the regimental commander, Colonel Bragaw. 40 Annual Report Reports of these encampments were forwarded to your of-fice. The First Regiment for target practice, July 18th to 24th, at Camp Glenn. The Third Regiment (excepting Com-pany C) at Camp Glenn for target practice August 4th to 11th. As commanding officer of the post Camp Glenn during the tour of the troops there, I herewith report result of this rifle practice. The First Regiment arrived at Camp Glenn, report-ing strength as follows: Including Field Staff and Hospital Corps detachment and First Field Artillery attached, 646 of-ficers and men. The Third Regiment arrived August 4th, re-porting strength as follows : Including Field Staff, Band, Hos-pital Corps detachment and a detail of four officers and twenty-two enlisted men of the Second Infantry, totaling 591 officers and men. Each regiment remained in camp five days, two days of the seven being consumed in traveling to and from camp. Owing to the limited time available for rifle practice—five days —it was seen that only the marksmen record course, Special Course C, could be fired. This course was completed by each regiment. A detailed report giving each man's record of shots fired and the class in which he qualified was forwarded to your office. The range was not ready for firing on the arrival of the troops at camp, but by continuous work of responsible officers this was remedied to a great extent and the firing was not long delayed. The time being so short and the men to a great ex-tent showing a lack of knowledge of the rifle, or how to take position at different firing points, arrange sights, etc., instruc-tion in these details had to be given them on the range, thereby consuming time in giving instructions that should have been taught the men in the armory; also the breaking down of the telephone system during the shooting, consuming time. These delays necessitated the men being on the range firing from early in the morning until late in the afternoon in order to finish the course. Better results could have been obtained to have had twice the time to fire a regiment, and to have shot only in the mornings, as at the time the weather was very hot, and in the afternoon the sun was in the eyes of the men. The following is the result of rifle firing for the brigade for the year on the range at Camp Glenn x\djutant General. 41 RESULT OF RIFLE FIRING AT CAMP GLENN. First Regiment. 4) C S3 O -2 Field Steff Company A Company B Company C Company D Company E Company F Company G Company H ,--- Company I Company K Company L Company M ! Band Hospital Coips *Battery A, Field Artillery-— 15 46 58 50 50 43 50 48 50 46 49 44 36 27 i 12 I-total firin K 53y2 84y4 65y4 68 70 95% 84 87y2 86 8614 69% 84 83M" 7 5 20 16 15 2 8 6 7 6 15 7 6 12 10 37% 16% 25 17'/2 2iy2 27y2 19 28y2 30% 25% 26% 18y> 21 39 38 34 85 41 42 42 43 40 34 37 30 •Battery A, Field Artillery, engaged in pistol practice. 42 Annual Report RESULT OF RIFLE FIRING AT CAMP GLENN.—Continued. x'Vdjutant Gk.nkkal. 43 I think the Guard could be vastly improved in reliability and efficiency by an inci"eased appropriation from the State suf-ficient to pay all enlisted men at least 50 cents per drill for the twenty-four drills required by the general government during the year. Also, to carry out provisions of the regulations, and especially for the allowance of $100 per year to company com-manders for the care of government property and clerical work that will be necessary to be done in the future by the company commanders, the calling together of boards to examine officers for fitness for service, and other necessary boards, etc., when the interests of the seiwice demand the same. The time is past when patriotism alone will maintain a body of soldiers that can be relied on for any emergency. There must be some material inducement to enable recruiting officers (captains of companies in most instances) to enlist and hold in the service the men for some time after being trained. A siim sufficient to meet these pressing needs would greatly increase ��the efficiency of the troops, make the problem of maintaining a company much easier for the captain and every other officer, and give the State a force every unit of whicli, under the cir-cumstances, could be made reliable for any emergency. Eespectfully, J. F. Armfield, Brigadier General Conriudiidiiit/ First Brigade. N. C. N. G. 44 Annual Report REPORT OF COMMANDER OF NAVAL BRIGADE. New Bern, N. C, January 1, 1909. The Adjutant General, State of North Carolina, Raleigh, N. C. Sir :—I have the honor to submit my annual report for the year of 1908. All orders have been promptly transmitted during the year. No part of the brigade has been called to the aid of the civil authorities. In compliance with the plan formulated by the Navy Depart-ment, the brigade participated in the squadron maneuvers of the Twentieth Squadron, U. S. N., composed of the Naval Militia of the various States south of New York, mobilizing at Beaufort, N. C, July 16th, and embarking on the U. S. S._ Prairie at that port and joining the fleet at Hampton Roads on the ITtli, thence to Tangier Sound, where the evolutions and exercises took place. The report of Commander Bradham, Ex-ecutive Officer, sets forth in detail the work of the brigade, and is attached hereto as a part of this report. While many hardships were borne by the men, yet the exer-cises were of great benefit to the officers and men alike, as this was the first time that the brigade had ever had the opportunity to enjoy the active drills and instruction in the various branches of naval work under the direction and supervision of officers of the regular establishment. It was rather discouraging to the men of the brigade to see tlie crews of the other five States, who formed the fleet, receive pay from their States, while our men Avere receiving nothing, and working equally hard to stand at the top and reflect credit upon our Guard. North Carolina was the only State whose militia did not have their own ship. I therefore beg to i*epeat my recommendation of a year ago, that the Commander in Chief reqnest of the Navy Department the loan of a ship for the use and instruction of the militia. Adjutant General. 45 I request tliut you recommend that an appropriation be made by the incoming Legislature of sufficient size to maintain said ship and provide for the participation of the brigade in the summer maneuvers to be formulated by the Navy Department each year, and to pay the men while on duty, as is done by all other States which have !Naval Reserves. This will insure more interest, and will be an encouragement to the brigade for still better work. Respectfully, Tom C. Daniels, Captain Naval Brigade, N. C. N. O. Headquarters N. C. Naval Brigade, New Been, N. C, August 10, 1908. Sir :—1. I submit the following report of the cruise of the North Carolina Naval Brigade on the U. S. S. Prairie, July 16th to 25th, inclusive. 2. Two battalions, including First, Second, Third, Fifth and Sixth Di-visions, numbering sixteen officers and one hundred and forty-eight en-listed men, were moved by regular and special trains over the Atlantic Coast Line and Norfolk and Southern railroads to Beaufort, N. C, July 15th and l(3th. Embarked at Beaufort, July 16, 1908, at 11 A. M. On July 17th Lieutenants Sutton and Askew, with nineteen men, joined at Hampton Roads, Va., and on .July 21st Captain Tom C. Daniels, commanding brigade, came aboard at Tangier Sound, Md. Lieutenant Saunders of the Sixth Division and one enlisted man of the Fourth Division were granted leave of absence July 17th at Hampton Roads, Va. There were nineteen officers and one hundred and sixty-seven enlisted men all told. 3. Itinerary was as follows 1908. July 15. First Division left Wilmington 3:20 P. M. First Division arrived Beaufort 8 :40 P. M. Fifth Division left El'izabeth City 0:50 P. M. 16. Fifth Division arrived New Bern 3 :30 A. M. 15. Fourth Division left Plymouth 10 :40 P. M. 16. Fourth Division arrived New Bern 3 :30 A. M. Second Division left New Bern 3 :30 A. M. Second Division arrived Beaufort 5 :40 A. M. Sixth Division joined brigade at Beaufort 7 :00 A. M. Brigade embarked on Prairie 11 :00 A. M. Under way from Beaufort, N. C, 1 :18 P. M. 17. Anchored Hampton Roads, Va., 11 :45 A. M. 46 Annual REroiix 1908. July 19. Under way from Hampton Roads 10 :?>(} A. M. Anchored Tangier Sound, Md., 7:35 P. M. 22. Under way for squadron maneuvers 8:20 A. M. 23. Under way for target practice 7 :40 A. M. Under way from Tangier Sound, Md., 7:35 P. M. 24. Anchored off Beaufort, N. C, 6:35 P. M. Three divisions disembarlced 6:40 P. M. 25. Three divisions disembarked 5 :25 A. M. On train for liome 7:10 A. M. 4. The brigade was exercised as follows July 16th. Receiving station billets ; general instructions about ship ; shaking down. July 17th. Fire and collision drills ; abandon ship ; man overl:K)ard while under way; Morris tube (which was out of order). July 18th. Morris tube; signals, day and night. July 19th. Sunday inspection ; services by Chaplain Smith ; squad-ron maneuvers, en route to Tangier Sound, Md. July 20th. Morris tube ; gunnery instruction ; heaving lead ; boats under oars ; signals, day and night ; swimming ; search lights. July 21st. Same as 20th, except boats were under oars and sails. July 22d. Squadron maneuvers and resisting night attack of torpedo boats. July 23d. Under way for target practice with 3-inch guns. July 24th. Genei-al instructions under way. Three divisions disem-barked. July 25th. Three divisions disembarked and brigade on train for home. 5. The brigade was divided into two ship's divisions (A and B), corresponding to shore battalions, and were assigned to duty with the two deck divisions of regular ship's crew. Each shore division was assigned to life or whale boat for exercises, drills or abandoning ship. 0. In addition the men were assigned to duty as lookout, anchor-watch, life-buoy watch, scrubbed deck, cleaned bright work, did duty as messmen, had setting-up drills, and in a general way performed the general duties performed by the regular ship's crew. The quar-termasters and signal men kept regular watch with the ship's quar-termasters and signal men. 7. Divisional officers kept watch at sea and in port with ship's officers, and handled ship while under way in squadron maneuvers. Complimentary mention should be made of the splendid showing of our watch officers in handling ship while under way in maneu-vers, also the good work done by the signal officers. The erection of the target was an arduous and painstaking task. Our officers and men performed this duty very much to our credit. 8. It is to be regretted that general instructions regarding ham-mocks and mattresses should have been misleading. Only one division AdJUTAX'J" (iKNKHAL. 47 carriod hauunooks. The others were not provided with either ham uioeks or mattresses, occasioned, no doubt, by the belief that they could be drawn'ou board shijj. Two suits of white were insufficient: four suits of white and two white hats should be furnished and re-quired to be carried. The men were provided with a suit of white muster and a suit of blue, also lanyard, kuife and neckerchief and watch cap. Specific orders should be issued before another cruise, requiring all men to carry hammocks, four suits of white, two white hats, oue suit of blue, blue cap, watch cap and black shoes. !). Discipline was good, considering that this was the first sea duty of a majority of the brigade, and that no provision had been made for paying the men, and that all other naval militia organizations did receive regular pay, which fact was known to all the men and offi-cers, and that attendance on a cruise was not compulsory. Many offi-cers and men. almost indis])eusable. were not present, and. necessarily, the line and ranks suffered in discipline and efficiency. It is neces-sary that all officers and men attend all exercises. The men showed a willingness and desire to perform all commands and to carry out every detail, when understood. It required several days for the men to become accustomed to the commands liy a iietty officer of foreign extraction. 10. Efficiency : The officers and men are badly in need of primary instruction in seamanship, navigation, marksmanship, gunnery and-the routine of the service. It was impossible in the limited time allowed by the cruise for the officers and men to receive the instruc-tion so greatly needed. The ship was an ideal one for the cruise, decks were ample for comfortable accommodations. However, boilers and engines are of an old type and did not afford the desired instruc-tion in this department. Target score was not up to the average, accounted for, no doubt, because the IMorris tube mechanisms were out of order a great part of the time, when the guns' crews should have been practicing, also part of each day was devoted to instructing other ships' gun crews on the :\Iorris tube and, necessarily, our gun crews were prevented from attaining that degree of marksmanship desired. 13. It is recommended: (a) That the cruise be fifteen days at least. (&) That the brigade receive full pay, transportation and subsist-ence. (c) That attendance be compulsory. (d) Specific, detailed instructions be given each officer in his rou-tine duties, and lectures or instruction in navigation, electricity, ordnance, gunnery, steam engineering and seamanship. (e) That each armory be equipped with Morris tubes, signal out-fits, complete with code, and that divisional officers be required to show proficienc.v in gunnery and signaling. 48 Annual Report (f) That the brigade be provided with a ship suitable for waters iu the sounds of Eastern North Carolina of draft not over 7 feet (j inches. iff) That armories be supplied with professional books for the use of officers and men. This should include works on gunnery, ordnance, steam engineering, navigation, ship and gun drills, boat signals, codes used by the service in day and night signaling, books on landing forces, naval regulations and "The Blue Jackets' Manual." Very respectfully, C. D. Bradham, Commander 1st Batt. N. C. Naval Bi-igade, Executive Officer. Captain Thomas C. Daniels, Commanding N. C. Naval Brigade. Adjutant Genekal 49 REPORT OF FIRST INFANTRY. Headquarters First Infantry, N. C. N. G., Shelby, N. C, December 4, 1908. TiiK Apjutant General, State of North Carolina, Baleigh. Sir :—I have the honor herewith to submit my annual report for the year 1908. The regiment has twelve companies, divided into three bat-talions. The First, A, B, C and D, under command of Major E. L. Flaniiigan; the Second, E, F, G and H, commanded by Major D. D. Parks, and the Third, I, K, L and M, under com-mand of Major Lawrence Young. The present strength of the regiment is 625 officers and men. There are 51 officers and 574 enlisted men. The Band, Com-panies A, E, G, I and M had every man present, and all the other companies, except Companies B and D, had not over three men absent. B and D had been in camp at Fort Caswell, and for that reason some of their men were excused. Pur-suant to General Orders No. 9, Adjutant General's Orders, July 8, 1908, the First Regiment, Battery A, of Charlotte, and the Hospital Corps went into camp at Morehead City July 18th to 24th, which was extended one day by order of the Adjutant General. The strength of the regiment attending camp and the total strength are represented below. Total Strength. 50 Annual Report On arrival at camp we found great improvement over the year 1907. We had neAv conical tents with good floors, new mess halls for the officers and men, all equipped with water supplied by pressure from the tank at the rifle range. The greatest enjoyment the men had was in the shower baths fitted up on the sound, and they were made use of by all. The latrines were not quite ready on arrival, but were put in commission by the third day, and were found a great con-venience. Company officers should instruct their men before going to camp to be careful about dropping coarse paper, rags, or old shirts in them, as they stop up the pipes and cause trouble. When the ground gets sodded with grass we will have an ideal camp ground. The men were put to work on the range immediately and kept there during the stay. It kept ten companies busy all the time at the range and for guard duty. I put a Avhole company on guard at a time so as to have no broken units going to the range. It worked well. The health of the regiment was excellent. There is too much curs-ing by the men. Officers can and should correct this. One man was caught in camp selling liquor, was captured and made to clean up camp for a day, his whiskey confiscated and broken in the presence of the men. I am pleased tp state that the officers of the regiment are sober and well-behaved. I try to impress on my officers that drunken officers cannot expect their men to remain sober and behave themselves unless their com-manders set the example. The First Regiment was condemned by hearsay evidence through one of the religious papers of the State in a two-inch space, but was compelled to retract and apologize in more than a page of his paper. I trust the be-havior will always be such that we may court close investiga-tion. The inspection was made in the spring, and while great improvement was made in the method of keeping the property on hand and in the condition of armories, yet there is room for more, and company commanders should require the men to be neat about their clothing and about spitting and messing up the armory floors. The greatest trouble now with the Guard, I find, is to get the men to take proper care of their guns and clothing. The enlisted men will wear a suit not over thirty to forty days in a year, and will then want an entirely new suit, Adjutant Gekkkai,. 51 Avliile a person ordimirily Avill wear a suit for four to six months. This should not be, and the officers should see to it that hats and clothing are not abused. The increased allow-ance for rations comes in well; but I suggest that the Quarter-master General permit each regimental commissary to pur-chase and handle his own ration account, so that in case of war h(! would be posted in his business. I think this verv impor-tant, and would be glad if the Adjutant General Avould so order in the future. The range was much improved by broadening out and ex-tending the butts ; but the grass on the range should be mowed down close, as when long, like it was this year, it interfered with the long-range shooting. I trust by another year all the errors discovered this year may be corrected. Before closing I wish to suggest that a committee be appointed by the I^ational Guard of the State to attend the sessions of the Legislature this year and see that we get our proper appropriation bills through, and not be deprived of our rights as we were two years ago. With thanks for the many courtesies extended me by the of-ficers of the State and of the regiment, I remain. Very respectfully, J. T. Gardner, Colonel First N. C. Infantry. 52 Annual Repoet REPORT OF SECOND INFANTRY. Headquarters Second Infantry, jST. C. I^I". G., Washington, I^. C, December 7, 1908. The Adjutant General, State of N^orth Carolina, Raleigh. Sir:—I have the honor to submit my annual report. Such orders as have been received have been transmitted. Owing to stress of business I was unable to accompany the U. S. Army Inspector on his tour, being present only at one point—my home station. The result of this inspection was the disbandment of Com-pany M, at Maxton, this company being replaced by one organ-ized at Wadesboro. But one occasion arose wherein any part of the regiment was called on in aid of the civil authorities, that being Company G, a report of whose tour of duty has already been made to you. Report has already been made to you of the Fort Caswell move-ment, in which some of the companies of the Second Infantry participated. I would respectfully request that the reports of Lieutenant Colonel Metts, commanding the Provisional Regi-ment at Fort Caswell, and Captain "W. C. Rodman, command-ing Company G at the Belhaven riot, be made parts of this report. Eleven companies, band and Clinton Hospital Corps detach-ment participated in the joint maneuvers with the IT. S. Army at Camp William H. Taft, Chickamauga Park, Ga. Considera-ble improvement was noted in the matter of camp sanitation, which was made of especial emphasis, and rightly so. The nature of the terrane in which the field exercises were held made it impossible to keep the troops in sight, nor were they visible till the termination of the engagements. The return journey was marked by the extreme illness of private Ross, of Company I. The prompt action on the part of Captain Wiggins in securing medical attention en route probably saved the man's life. Adjutant General. 53 This incident emphasizes the great necessity for having one medical officer with each troop train. This was made impossi-ble this year, due to the fact that no information was furnished the headquarters of schedule of movement—nothing, indeed, except copies of contracts with the railroad companies, which were received the evening of departure. The railroad service was admirable, with the exception that somewhere en route—Atlanta, it is thought—the car of camp equijiage was transferred from that in which shipment was made, resulting in a loss of part of the equipment. The condition of this equipment was not a credit to the State. It is not understood why proper care may not be given these articles during period when not in use. To be obliged to attempt to assemble field ranges of more than one pattern, and to make a straight joint of pipe serve as an elbow, is not satisfactory—especially so when fifty or one hundred hungry men await a meal. The Colonel commanding and Lieutcniuit Colonel were obliged to occupy a tent jointly, the front of which was used as the Adjutant's office. In addition to this the tent was used to store the issue of ammunition, for Avant of a more suitable place. The Quartermaster General, in his last report, took occasion to refer to the encampment of the Second Infantry of 1906 with the words, "What happened later tends to show the demoral-ization and discipline existing in that regiment." That the stricture was inopportune and out of place in a report of that kind, all who are conversant with military usage know, and it is not the purpose of this report to refute what might be termed a general charge. No specific instance or person is mentioned. Final development discloses that the incident which brought forth this criticism was the singing on the part of some of the enlisted men around camp. Further comment is unnecessary. Report has already been made by the proper officer of the work done on the range at Camp Perry. It is hoped that target firing may be engaged in by the companies at their home sta-tion, to the end that JSTorth Carolina's name be not placed at the foot of the list again. This can be accomplished by equip-ping the companies Avith gallery targets for armory use. 54 AiSTNUAL ]\Er()i;r The cutting out of needless encampment expense would enable the Guard to more quickly reach the end aimed at by the Gov-ernment in making these appropriations, and it is earnestly hoped by the sincere friends of the Guard that these results will soon obtain. Respectfully, H. 0. Bragaw, GohmeJ Second Infantry. A'. C. N. G. Wilmington, W. C, June 16, 1908. The Adjutant General, ISTorth Carolina ISTational Guard, Raleigh, N. C. Sir :—I have the honor to make my report herewith as to the joint maneuvers at Fort Caswell, IST. C, June 1st to 10th. Pursuant to General Orders No. 5, from your headquarters, I was in readiness the morning of June 1, 1908, to receive the fourteen companies, band and hospital detachments which were ordered to report to me at Wilmington, as per the schedule arranged by your office with the railroad lines. The several companies arriving here in the morning pro-ceeded immediately on board the steamer Wilmi7igton. and under my personal command were taken to Fort Caswell, arriv-ing there at about 12 o'clock. Major T. S. Pace, Second Infantry, having been ordered to remain in Wilmington to receive the other companies arriving on the later trains, these companies Avere conducted, under his command, to Fort Caswell, arriving there late in the afternoon. 1^0 mishaps or accidents were reported by any of the com-mands, and, upon arrival at the Fort, each boat was met by officers and details and conducted to their quarters, Avhich had been put in good condition and made ready to receive the troops by Captain Whitten, Quartermaster Third Infantry, with the very able assistance of Lieutenant Craven, U. S. Army, Post Quartermaster. From the attached copy of orders, which were delivered to me upon my arrival, you will see the line of work laid down for the command. Adjutant Genekai.. 55 Company C, Second Infantry, Companies B and D, First In-fantry, were immediately detailed for duty as Artillery Re-serves. The remaining eleven companies, band and hospital corps, under my command, were termed the Artillery Supports. (^ajUain Melvain, Seventeenth Infantry, and Lieutenant Cass, Twelfth Cavalry, were attached to my staff as instructors in the Artillei'v Supi)orts. These two officers proved to be very courteous, clever gentlemen and officers of ability, being always firm in the performance of their duty. Under their super-vision of the officers of the post, this was the most orderly camp I have known during my military career. No arrests were made during the entire ten days. The enlisted men, as well as the officers, I believe, were al-most unanimous in saying that the instruction gained far sur-passed any previous encampment, and it was proven that, in order to get the practical military training, it is necessary that officers of the regular establishment be on duty as instructors at our State encampments, and I suggest that such a joint maneuver as just passed be made permanent, to take the place of the regimental encampment, if possible, that each regiment of our State troops might have this advantage. To me it is conclusive that, if the officers do their duty as they should, the work of the enlisted men will be much lighter. This, to a great extent, was the case at Caswell. A company comnuuider, giving the necessary time and attention to his com-mand, will obviate the necessity of so many small details of men for special purposes. The time has passed for so much drinking among troops and the performance of social duties before military duty, and to the man who is in the military service for the love of it, or to serve his State and country, there is a great pleasure in hav-ing things done in a military manner, gaining the experience and knowledge so necessary in the performance of duty in the field in the time of war. The officer or man who does not have this spirit will hardly make a good soldier in active service. The instruction in "outpost duty," "advance and rearguard duty," "digging trenches," and "guard duty" was of the greatest benefit to all. 56 Annual Repokt The officers and noncommissioned officers received instruc-tions each day, at meetings called for that purpose, in the care of rations, sanitation and maneuvers. Great stress was laid on these first two subjects, which, with an army in the field, are the most important. This informa-tion can best be given by officers of the regular establishment, who have studied the subjects and many of whom have them-selves been in the field in active service. It was my effort during the entire time to see that the proper orders Avere issued and delivered promptly, and that those af-fected acted without delay in the performance of the duty. All orders being delivered through battalion commanders to the companies, those heads were held responsible for the execution of same. All papers from the companies came to regimental headquar-ters through the same channel. There seemed to be some dissatisfaction on the part of officers who reported at Caswell under General Orders No. 5, Adjutant General's Orders, on the 29th ulto., and who were refused pay by the TJ. S. Paymaster for this extra service, though it was promised that the matter would be taken up with the War De-partment, this extra time not being ordered in General Orders ISTo. 44, War Department, June, 1908. The troops broke camp the morning of the 10th, in accord-ance with General Orders No. 16, regimental headquarters. The first boat leaving the post was in command of Major T. S. Pace, Second Infantry, I remaining until the last boat left, arriving at Wilmington about 9 P. M. ; the troops all departing on special trains for their home stations. Right here I want to call attention to the large amount of unnecessary baggage usually carried into camp by the several companies. The number of very large boxes makes the move-ments of commands not only sIoav, but a burden on Quarter-masters, and causes much more hard labor for the men, who are the only ones to do this work. From the experience of these maneuvers, it is my idea that companies should not be permitted to take into camp a lot of crockery and extra materials, but should each be required to use the mess kits as furnished them. Neither is it fair to a Adjutant General. 57 company going into camp with the required outfit, that some other company should have crockery, etc., sufficient to go to housekeeping with. Tlie United States Government is endeavoring to teach the National Guards of the country not only how to drill, but prin-cipally hoAv to care for themselves on army rations, as do the regulars, and how to protect a camp from sickness, which, as It spreads, depletes an army to such an extent that sometimes battles are lost for no other reason, and it is our duty to learn this self-preservation as the opportunity presents itself in these camps with the regulars. Respectfully, J. Van B. Metts, Lieut. Col. Vommundhui Hccoii'1 J iifdiitrii, y. C. N. G. Washington Light Infantry, Company G, Second Infantry, IST. C. N". G., Washington, K C, March 16, 1908. Adjutant General JSTorth Carolina, Raleigh. AL f. Sir :—I have the honor to report that on Wednesday, March 11th, at or about the hour of 6:30 P. M., I received unofficial information that Company G, Second Infantry, had been or-dered to report for duty at Belhaven, N^. C. This information was received by means of a telegram sent me at Raleigh, N". C, where I then was. After a personal conference with yourself, of short duration, I proceeded on Thursday to Belhaven, JST. C, reaching there on Thursday at about the hour of 10:30 P. M., carrying with me twelve enlisted men. Upon arrival in Bel-haven, ]Sr. C, I found the following facts to represent the situ-ation : On the 10th inst. several persons, unknown, had committed an assault upon the persons of several Greek laborers, this be-tween the hours of 7 and 9 P. M. During the day of the 11th the sheriff was called upon to arrest such offenders as could be found and was directed by the Governor to use the military for this purpose, it being feared that trouble might result from the arrests. The sheriff ordered Company G, Second Infantry, 58 Annual Report out for duty as a posse comitatus, and they left Washington, N". C, for Belhaven, N. C, on the evening of the 11th at about 6:30, under command of First Lieutenant O. B. Wynne, who was commanding during the absence of the undersigned. On the 11th inst. and prior to the arrival of the undersigned the company was called upon to arrest certain persons, which they did with promptness and without disturbance, damage or delay. They were called upon to guard the property of the Interstate Cooperage Company, operating at Belhaven, IST. C, which they did with entire efficiency. The undersigned reached Belhaven, N. C, at about 10 :30 P. M., and at once assumed command. As commanding officer, the sheriff was then requested to state his orders to the command, which were to protect the property of the citizens of Belhaven and to preserve order. At this time, the sheriff and officers having been on duty continuously for a period exceeding twenty-four hours, the undersigned told them to go home and get their necessary sleep, which they did. Order was preserved during that night and during the following day and no disturbance of any kind occurred. Acting under the orders from the sheriff, the command entrained on the evening of the 13th at about the hour of 6:30, for Washington, IST. C, carrying with it eleven prisoners who had been bound over for complicity in the offenses committed. The command reached Washington about 10 :30 P. M., and, after having been fed, were released from duty. Permit me to say, in this connection, that one hundred per cent, of the men warned for duty responded promptly and that during the tour the strictest discipline and good order was pre-served, the command receiving commendation from the citizens of Belhaven for its conduct and demeanor. The officers, non-commissioned officers and privates, in my judgment, deserve praise for their conduct and action. I have the honor to remain, Very respectfully, Wiley C. Rodman, Captain Commanding Companii G. S'rcond fiifmifrii. An.irrAxr Okxhuai.. 59 REPORT OF THIRD INFANTRY. Statk of North Carolina, Headquarters Third Infantry, N^. C. IS^. G., Reidsvii.le, N. C, December 1, 1908. AiMiTANT General of North Carolina, Raleigh, N. C. Sir :—I have the honor of submitting the fonowing report for the year ending November 30, 1908. At present my regiment consists of field, staff, band and com-panies, as follovvs J. N. Craig, Colonel, Reidsville. S. W. Minor, Lieutenant Colonel, Durham. S. Glenu Brown, Captain and Adjutant, Greensboro. W. T. Wbitteu, Captain and Quartermaster, Henderson. R. W. Morpbis. Captain and Commissary, Reidsville. Kev. A. MeCullen. Captain and Chaplain. Wasbingtou. .7. L. Harden, Regimental Sergeant Major. Greensboro. W. A. Overby, Regimental Quartermaster Sergeant. Warrenton. R. T. Burton, Regimental Connnissary Sergeant, Reidsville. FIRST battalion. .1. -T. Bernard, ^Nlajor, Raleigh. W. R. Miller, Adjutant and First Lieutenant, Raleigh. S. L. Rotter, Quartermaster and Commissary and Second Lieuten-ant, Raleigh. W. C. Harris, Sergeant Major, Raleigh. second battalion. C. L. McGhee, Major, Franklintou. S. E. Winston, Adjutant and First Lieutenant, Youngsville. B. T. Green, Quartermaster and Commissary and Second Lieuten-ant, Franlflinton. S. C. Duke, Sergeant Major, Franklinton. THIRD battalion. R. M. Albright, Major, Raleigh. Gordon Smith, Adjutant and First Lieutenant, Raleigh. A, C. :Mendenhall, Quartermaster and Connnissary and Second Lieutenant, Greensboro. Sergeant Major, vacant. Band—Raleigh. Company A—Le.xington. 60 Annual Report Company B—^Raleigb. Company C—Henderson. Company D—Louisbui-g. Company E—Oxford. Company F—Franklinton. Company G—Reidsville. Company H—Warrenton. Company I—Bnrlington. Company K—Weldon. Company L—Greensboro. Company M—Durbam. While there has not been as many changes by resignations and discharges as there Avere last year, yet there have been more than should be. I think there is a decided improvement in the regiment compared with last year. There have been no riots or mob violence during the year. The following Special Executive Order was issued Special Executive Order. October 30, 1008. Company B, Third Infantry, stationed at Raleigh. N. C, Captain W. F. Moody commanding, is hereby detailed to escort and guard securely, from Raleigh, N. C, to Concord, N. C. Will Graham, a prisoner, now confined in the State Penitentiary awaiting trial. Captain Moody, with his company, will remain on duty there subject to the orders of the sheriff, for such time as the civil antborities may deem necessaiy. R. B. Glenn, Governor and GommaiuJcr in Chief. Captain Moody reported that he assembled his company, con-sisting of three commissioned officers and fifty-eight enlisted men, left Raleigh at 4:05 P. M., i^ovember the 4th, arrived in Greensboro at 7 :45 P. M., placed the prisoner in jail at Greensboro until 3 :25 A. M. of the 5th, when he took the pris-oner to Concord. After the trial he conveyed the prisoner back to the State Prison, leaving Concord at 3 :40 P. M. on the 6th and arriving in Raleigh at 2 :15 A. M. the 7th. He reports that the men responded promptly to the call and obeyed all orders. Companies A, G, I and L, also the Gatling gun and crew from Company B, together with a troop of U. S. Cavalry, a company of IT. S. Infantry, and three companies of the First Infantry participated in some maneuvers and sham battles at Guilford Battleground, near Greensboro, on October the J 3th, xVdjutaxt Ge^'eual. 61 during the Fair week. The forces Avere divided between Lieu-tenant Colonel Minor and myself, he commanding the British forces and I the Americans. We had a reproduction of the Guilford battle, but I don't think General Cornwallis or Gen-eral Greene "would have recognized it if they had seen it. I had the honor and pleasure of being one of the representa-tives of the State to the National Guard Association, which met in Boston, Mass., on January the 13th. The delegation from this State consisted of Adjutant General Thomas R. Ivobertson, General Francis A. Macon, Colonel J. iST. Craig, Colonel J. T. Gardner and Lieutenant Colonel J. C. Bessent. As this was my first meeting Avith the National Guard Association, I never realized before how much good we can derive by being associated with. Guardsmen from all parts of the country, especially when there is no friction and all have one aim and object in view. The Northern States are far in advance of us on account of their State appropriations, their armories and equipments. I found that they all wished to lend us a '^'helping hand" Avhen-ever they could. The Association met in old Faneuil Hall, where we could see the pictures and relics of our forefathers in their struggle for liberty. We were shown through the Navy Yard. We saw some of the big war ships. We were taken on a car ride along the street that marks the way that Paul Revere took h-is famous ride, and one of the most interesting things Ave saw was a target practice with the big tAveh^e-inch guns at Fort Heath. It takes 367 pounds of smokeless poAvder to fire one of these guns, and they shoot a projectile Aveighing one thousand and fifty pounds. We received a hospitable and hearty welcome from the soldiers and citizens of Boston. ENCAMPMENT. In accordance with General Orders issued by the iVdjutant General, Ave A\^eut into camp at Camp Glenn, near Morehead City, on August 4, 1908, and returned to our home stations August the 11th. General J. F. Armfield Avas in command as Post Commander. The main object of the encampment Avas for target practice, and almost the entire time Avas taken for that purpose. We had only two parades and one revieAV. A revicAv Avas tendered General Robertson during his visit to the camp. The discipline and behavior of the men Avas better at this encamp- 62 AxxuAL Repokt nieut than any one I ever saAv before. There was ahuost no drinking, and there was no occasion for any one to be confined in the guardhouse. TRAIN SERVICE. The train service was better than we have had for several years. The accommodations were fairly good, and we arrived at camp in time to get the tents arranged and everything in good shape before dark. The following companies were present : A, B, D, E, F, G, H, I, K, L, M, and the Band. Company C Avas excused on account of having participated in the Fort Caswell maneuvers. All of the other companies that were at Fort Caswell were also at Camp Glenn. Each company had more than seventy-five per cent, of their strength. There were present 49 officers and 496 enlisted men. The ofiicers discharged their duties faithfully. The shooting was as good as could be expected from men who had never had practice before, this being the first time they had been on the range. The range was under the supervision of Captain Dwyer, of the regular army, and Colonel W. L. McGhee, Inspector of Small Arms Practice, N". C. N". G. REMARKS. I think every commissioned officer should feel and realize how much depends upon them in the discharge of their duties, especially from now until January 21, 1910, when we will either be accepted or rejected by the War Department. Much de-pends upon the captains of the companies, and I hope every one of them in the Third will put forth every effort for the good of the regiment. At a meeting of the Third Regiment Association at camp it was the unanimous opinion that our State should do more for the Guard than she had been doing, and that we appoint a committee to present this matter to our next Legislature and see if we could not prevail on them to appropriate sufficient funds to carry into effect laws already enacted by which the company commanders and enlisted men might get some compensation for their services during the year. Respectfully, J. IST. Craig, Colonel Third Infaittry, N. C. N. G. Adjutant Genekal. 63 State of North Carolina, Headquarters Third Infantry, N. C. N". G., Reidsvilee, N. C, August 18, 1908. General Thomas R. Robertson, Adjutant General of North (Uirolina. Raleigh. N. C. Sir :—I have the honor of submitting the following report of encampment of the' Third Infantry at Camp Glenn from Au-gust 4tli to 11th, inclusive: TRAIN service. Company G, of Reidsville, and Hospital Corps, together with myself and staff, left Reidsville on the morning of August 4th, 7 :30. The military train was made up at Greensboro, com-posed of Companies X, B, G, I, L and M, Hospital Corps and Band. We arrived at Camp Glenn about five o'clock P. M. The other part of the regiment came by way of the ISTorfolk and Southern and Seaboard, and arrived at camp about 10:30 A. M. The service was very good, with the following excep-tions : It was understood that the Southern would furnish a full baggage car for the Reidsville company, Hospital Corps and Regimental Staff, but they only furnished a half car. The Hos-pital Corps has more baggage than any two companies. We should have arrived home on our return trip about four or five of the afternoon of the 11th, but, OAving to a breakdown of the engine just below Kinston, Ave did not get home until twelve o'clock that night. We were delayed three or four hours be-tween Kinston and Dover. The folloAving reported for duty Colonel Craig, Lieutenant Colonel Minor, S. G. BroAvn, Cap-tain and Adjutant; Rev. A. McCullen, Chaplain; W. T. Whit-ten, Captain and Quartermaster; R. W. Morphis, Captain and Commissary; three Majors, three Adjutants and First Lieuten-ants, three Commissaries and Second Lieutenants ; four regi-ments, noncommissioned staff; three battalions, noncommis-sioned staff. 64 Annual Repokt Company A—Lexington 3 officers. 43 enlisted men. Company B—Raleigli 3 officers, 48 enlisted men. Company D—Louisburg 3 officers, 48 enlisted men. Company E—Oxford 2 officers. 35 enlisted men. Company F—Franklinton 3 officers, .51 enlisted men. Company G—Reidsville 3 officers, 32 enlisted men. Company H—Warrenton .3 officers, 40 enlisted men. Company I—Burlington 3 officers, 4.'5 enlisted men. Company K—Weldon 3 officers, 41 enlisted men. Company L—Greensboro 3 officers, 48 enlisted men. Company M—Durham 3 officers, 43 enlisted men. Hospital Corps—Reidsville 3 officers, 8 enlisted men. Band—Raleigh 28 enlisted men. Making a total of 51 officers and 451 enlisted men. The pur-pose of this encampment being target practice, all drills that might in any way interfere with the practice were cut out. The First Battalion was detailed on the range the first day for target practice. The Second Battalion was detailed to go into the pits and act as markers and scorers; while the Third Battalion furnished the guard and did other camp duties. This program was continued by alternating each battalion. The scores made by the soldiers were very good, considering this to be their first practice. All men entered heartily into the work, and I think the practice was of great value to them. The Majors drilled their battalions on Saturday morning. There was a regimental parade on Saturday evening, and on Sunday evening there was a parade, and a review was given in honor of General Robertson. The discipline and behavior of the men was all that could be expected or asked for. I feel that the encampment was a benefit to the regiment. The water supply, the mess halls and all the improvements recently made were greatly appreciated. There Avas very little sickness in camp.' Respectfully, J. JST. CRAro, Colonel Third Iiifuntnj. Y. C. N. G. Adjutant General. 65 GENERAL ORDERS. State of North Carolina, Office Adjutant General, General Orders No. 1. Raleigh, January 21, 1908. On tlio recommentlation of tbe brigade commander, and as provided by law. the Naval Militia of North Carolina is hereby divided into two battalions of three divisions each, as follows First Battalion. First, Second and Sixth Divisions. Second Battalion. Third, Fourth and Fifth Divisions. For the purpose of organization, and to elect battalion officers, the commissioned officers of the naval brigade, field, staff and line will meet at New Bern. Wednesday night, January 29th inst.. at such hour as may be fixed by the brigade commander. By order of the Commander in Chief: THOS. R. ROBERTSON, Adjutant General. State of North Carolina, Office Adjutant General, General Orders No. 2. Raleigh, February 1, 1908. I. The several organizations composing the National Guard of North Carolina will be inspected for the current year during the months of March and April, on the dates indicated below, and at the following places Raleigh, Monday, March 2. Fayetteville. Tuesday, March 3. Lumber Bridge, Wednesday. March 4. ^Nlaxton. Thursday, March 5. Wilmington. Frida.v, March 6. Clinton. Saturday, March 7. Wilson. Mondaj-, March 9. Goldsboro, Tuesday and Wednesday, March 10 and 11. » Kiuston, Thursday, March 12. Edenton, Friday, March 13. Washington. Saturday, March 14. Tarboro. Monday, March 16. Weldon, Tuesday, March 17. Warrenton. Wednesday. March 18. ^ Oxford, Thursday, :March 19. Henderson, Friday. March 20. Louisburg. Saturday, March 21. Franklinton, Monday, March 23. 5 66 Annual Report Dui'baiu, Tuesday, March 24. Burlington, Wednesday March 25. Reidsville, Thursday, March 26. Winston, Friday, March 27. Mount Airy, Saturday, March 28. Greensboro, Monday, March 30. High Point, Tuesday, March 31. Lexington, Wednesday, April 1. Salisbury, Thursday, April 2. Concord, Friday, April 3. Shelby. Saturday, April 4. Charlotte. Monday and Tuesday, April (5 and 7. Statesville, Wednesday, April 8. Hickory, Thursday, April 9. Asheville, Friday and Saturday, April ]0 and 11. Waynesville, Monday, April 13. II. All organizations located at the stations named will be paraded for inspection by their respective commanders on the dates herein given, the hours of inspection and all details connected therewith to be fixed by the Inspector General. III. One or more officers of the army, detailed by the War Depart-ment, will accompany the Inspector General for the purpose of mak-ing the inspections required by act of Congress. IV. On the day of inspection all officers in command of organiza-tions will submit to the inspectors the roster and descriptive book of their respective organizations, and turn over a complete inventory of all quartermaster and ordnance stores on hand, as well as exhibit to the inspectors for examination all arms, uniforms, equipments and military property of every description, with which such officers are chargeable. V. All officers of the general staff, and all field and staff officers of regiments, resident at any station where an organization is to be inspected under this order, will present themselves in person, properly uniformed, to the inspecting officers. The uniform for inspection will be the dress uniform : Provided, however, that this requirement may be modified by the Inspector General in his discretion. No officer or enlisted soldier will be accepted in a mixed uniform, nor in any dress not in accordance with regulations. yi. Company commanders will bring to the attention of the inspect-ing officers all military property unfit for use. in order that the same may be condemned and dropped. VII. Upon the conclusion of the tour of inspection the Inspector General will prepare a detailed report of the same, and mail it as early as practicable to the Ad.1utant General. By order of the Commander in Chief THOS. R. ROBERTSON, Adjutant General. Adjutant General. 67 State of Xoktii Carolina, Office Adjutant General, General Orders No. 3. Raleigh, March 10, 1008. 1. Tlie Quartermaster Geiierjil will at once undertake and enter upon the woi-k necessary to put the camp site and ritie range, near Morehead City, in suitable and satisfactory condition for permanent «Hvupancy and use. He will, with the aid and co-operation of the Norfolk and Southern Kailway Company and the municipal authori-ties of Morehead City, in accordance with their several agreements, proceed to have water and lighting plants installed and the requisite buildings and storehouses erected, as well as provide for arranging and keeping the grounds in proper shape for encampment and ritle practice purposes. He will have all work done that may be needed for quartering the troops while engaged in target practice on the rifle range, and will also have the camp site and rifle range supplied with ade<]uate water facilities, latrines and sewerage. He is empowered to have any other work done, not herein specified, as in his judgment will the better e»iuip the camp and ritie range with conveniences and necessities calculated to promote the health and comfort of the troops. 2. The Quartermaster General is authorized to make contracts for the work herein contemplated, subject to the approval of the Com-mander in Chief, and in his discretion he may call to his assistance any officer of the general staff whose services he may require. o. The expenditures for all work on or in connection with the rifle range will be met by the Disbursing Officer, with funds allotted to the State for the "Promotion of Rifle Practice." The travel herein enjoined is necessary in the military service. By order of the Commander in Chief THOS. R. ROBERTSON, Adjutant General. State of North Carolina, Office Adjutant General. General Orders No. 4. Raleigh. May IS, 1908. The board of officers, consisting of General .J. F. Armfleld. First Brigade ; General Thos. R. Robertson. Adjutant General ; General Francis A. Macon, Quartermaster General ; Lieutenant Colonel R. L. Leinster. Assistant Adjutant General, detailed to prepare and recom-mend regulations for the North Carolina National Guard, having com-pleted their work and submitted it to the Commander in Chief, the same is hereby approved, and is adopted and published for the guid-ance and government of all concerned. All former regulations and ordere conflicting therewith are hereby revoked. By order of the Conmiander in Chief: THOS. R. ROBERTSON. Adjutant General 68 Annual Eepokt State of North Carolina, Office x\djutant General, General Orders No. 5. Raleigh, May 19, 1908. 1. For participation in the seacoast defense exercises, as outlined in General Orders No. 44. current series, War Department, tlie fol-lowing organizations and officers of the North Carolina National Guard will proceed to Fort Caswell, N. C, June 1 Companies B and D, First Infantry ; Companies B, C, D, E, G, H, I, Second Infantry ; Companies A, B, C, L, M, and Band, Third Infantry ; Hospital Corps detachments of Second and Third Infantry Lieutenant Colonel J. '\'an B. Metts, Second Infantry, and Regimental Staff, except Regimental Quartei'master ; Major T. S. Pace and Staff. Second Infantry ; ^Major W. C. Rodman and Staff. Second Infantry Major J. J. Bernard and Staff, Third Infantry ; Major R. M. Albright and Staff. Third Infantry ; Major F. H. Holmes, Chief Surgeon ; Cap-tain A. H. Harriss. Assistant Surgeon ; First Lieutenant M. B. Aber-nathy. Assistant Surgeon. 2. The several organizations named will entrain under their imme-diate commanders, and, on reaching Wilmington, N. C, all officers and commanders of organizations will reiwrt to Lieutenant Colonel J. Van B. Metts. Second Infantry, for such orders as may be neces-sary to expedite the movement to Fort Caswell. On arriving at Fort Caswell the troops herein specified will remain under the command of Lieutenant Colonel Metts until otherwise disposed of by the com-manding oHicer of the fort. 3. The officers and men will travel in the field service uniform, and will ship the dress uniform in such manner as may be provided by the Quartermaster's Department. Officers and organizations will take cots and the customary mess kits, tentage and camp equipage being furnished by the State. By order of the Commander in Chief THOS. R. ROBERTSON, Adjutant General. State of North Carolina, Office Adjutant General, General Orders No. 6. Raleigh. .Tune 12. 1908. The Second Infantry,. North Carolina National Guard, will proceed to Chickaiuauga Park, Ga., July 1st, for ten days' duty in field ma-neuvers. On arrival at the maneuver camii the regimental commander will report to the conmianding ofticers for si)ecial orders prescribing camp duties and field exercises. No ball cartridges will be taken to the maneuver camix nor used at any time except as specifically directed by order. Adjutant Genekal. 69 Coiiipiiiiy conimandors will iiiako a personal inspection of the uieu of tlieir respective organizations for the purpose of seeing that no ball cartridges or unauthorized arms are carried to the maneuver camp. The regimental commander will issue such special orders as may be necessary for the proper movement of his regiment. Transportation will be aranged by the Quartermaster General of the State, and the necessary transportation requests issued by him. Applications by officers to be excused from this tour of duty must be forwarded through military channels to this office. The regimental commander may. in his discretion, excuse enlisted men upon the recommendation of the company conunander. Each company must attend camp with not less than 70 per cent, of its enlisted strength. All officers and men who fail to attend the maneuver camp, without being properly excused, must be reported to the Commander in Chief, through this office. By order of the Commander in Chief: THOS. R. ROBERTSON, Adjutant General. State of North Carolina, Office Adjutant General, General Orders No. 7. Raleigh, June 18j 1908. All organizations of the organized militia of States participating in the maneuvers to be held at Chiclvamauga, Ga.. July, 1908, are hereby granted permission to pass through the State of North Carolina under arms, en route to and from said maneuvers. By order of the Commander in Chief: THOS. R. ROBERTSON, Adjutant General. State of North Carolina, Office Adjutant General, General Orders No. 8. Raleigh, June 30, 1908. So much of General Orders No. 0. current series, as directs the Sec-ond Infantry to proceed to Chickamauga Park. Ga., July 1st, is hereby revoked, and the regiment in question will talvC up the movement to Chickamauga Park on July 13th. The regimental commander will issue any additional orders re-quired to carry out and provide for the change of date. By order of the Commander in Chief: THOS. R. ROBERTSON, Adjutant General. 70 A:!^KUAL Report State of North Carolina, Office Adjutant General. General Orders Xo. 9. Raleigh. July 8, 1908. 1. The First and Third Regiments of Infantry and the First Bat-tery Field Artillery, N. C. N. G., will engage in target practice on the State Range near Morehead City on the dates and for the periods hereinafter indicated. 2. The First Regiment of Infantry and the Hospital Corps detach-ment at Charlotte, and the First Battery Field Artillery will proceed to Camp Glenn July 18th, and go into camp until July 25th, on which latter date the organizations named will return to their home stations. 3. The Third Regiment of Infantry and the Hospital Corps detach-ment at Reidsville will proceed to Camp Glenn August 4th. and encamp until August 11th, and on the latter date return to their home stations. 4. First Battery Field Artillery, for purposes of discipline, Avill be attached to the First Infantry during encampment. The regimental camps will be under the immediate supervision of the respective regi-mental commanders while on duty, and each regimental commander will be held responsible for the proper guarding of his camp and for the discipline and instruction of officers and men. . I'pon the close of camp the respective regimental connnanders will forward to this office reix)rts showing the number of men upon the roster of each company and the number daily reporting for dvity. 5. Un«ler orders from the Executive Officer of the rifle range, regi-mental commanders will require all officers and men subject to duty on the range to report for target practice at such hour and in such manner as may be fixed and prescribed by the Execiitive Officer of the range. 6. All enlisted men and all officers below the rank of Major will be required to engage in target practice in accordance with Small Arms Firing Regulations, and all scores made u]ion the range will be re-corded and filed with the proper officer. 7. The officers and men of the organizations herein named will be allowed pay for eight days upon the new basis of pay provided by re-cent act of Congress. Officers detailed for duty on the range in Special Orders from these headquarters, to be hereafter issued, will be allowed pay for the periods of the two encampments herein ordered, their pay likewise to be estimated on the new basis provided by act of Congress. No staff officers, except those regularly attached to the First and Third Regiments of Infantry, will be on duty on the rifle range or receive pay therefor, except those regularly detailed in spe-cial orders fi'om this office. 8. The movements of all organizations ordered to camp will lie regu-lated by schedules furnished by the Quartermaster General. By order of the Commander in Chief THOS. R. ROBERTSON. Adjutant General. Adjutant General. 71 State of North Carolina, Office Adjutant General, General Orders No. 10. Raleigh, July 20, 190S. General Orders No. 9, issued from this office July 8, 1908, is hereby amended, so as to provide that all the troops and officers goiug iuto camp at Camp Glenn, July 18th, shall remain there until July 24th, and receive pay for eight days. All staff officers, specially detailed for duty on the ritle range at Camp Glenn during the encampment of the First Infantry, will be allowed pay for eight days, except where other-wise i)rovided. I>y order of the Conmiander in Chief THOS. R. ROBERTSON, Adjutant General. State of North Carolina, Office Adjutant General, General Orders No. 11. Raleigh, August 8, 1908. Paragraph 3, General Orders No. 9. issued from this office July 8, 1908, is hereby amended so as to i)rovide that the Third Infantry shall remain at Camp Glenn until August nth instant. By order of the Commander in Chief THOS. R. ROBERTSON, Adjutant General. State of North Carolina, Office Adjutant General, General Orders No. 12. Raleigh. August 10, 1908. The following named officers and enlisted men will constitute the State Team to attend the National Shoot at Camp Perry, Ohio, the present month Brigadier General Thos. R. Robertsan. as Team Captain. Colonel W. L. McGhee, I. S. A. P., as Range Officer. Captain R. G. Gladstone, Third Infantry, as Spotter. Captain J. W. Bizzell. Second Infantry, as Coach. Captain R. A. Page. First Infantry. First Lieutenant J. H. Koon. First Infantry. Second Lieutenant R. F. Cbitty, Third Infantry. Sergeant S. E. IVIalone, Company D. Second Infantry. Sergeant E. G. Burkhead, Company I, Second Infantry. Corporal C. A. :Miller, Company H. First Infantry. Corporal W. D. Suggs. Company B. Third Infantry. Corporal Ralph Wade, Company D. Second Infantry. Corporal Joe Michael. Company A, Third Infantry. Private Tom McAdams. Company I, Third Infantry. 72 Annual Report Private W. A. Smith, Company G, Third Infantry. Private S. C. Jennings, Company C, First Infantry. Private R. T. Jenliins, Company B, First Infantry. Private J. K. Tonney, Company K, Second Infantry. Private R. D. Jackson, Company L, Second Infantry. All of the officers and men of the Team, except Colonel W. L. Mc- Ghee, Range Officer, will proceed to Camp Perry, August 18th. Colo-nel McGhee will proceed to Camp Perry August 11th, and report for duty to the Executive Officer of the Range. By order of the Commander in Chief THOS. R. ROBERTSON, Adjutant Oeneral. Adjutant General, 73 SPECIAL ORDERS. State of North Carolina, Offick Adjutant General, Special Orders No. 1. Raleigh, January 3, 1908. Major C. S. Jordan. Medical Department, and Major C. D. Harris, Subsistence Department, are hereby assigned to the First Brigade, respectively, as Chief Surgeon and Chief Commissary. The officers named will report by letter to the Commander of the First Brigade. By order of the Connnander in Chief: TIIOS. R. ROBERTSON, . Adjutant General. State of North Carolina, Office Adjutant General, Special Orders No. 2. Raleigh, January 3, 1908. Lieutenant Colonel George E. Hood, Inspector General's Depart-ment, will proceed to Clinton, N. C, and examine the books and ac-counts of the Paymaster General. By order of the Commander in Chief: TIIOS. R. ROBERTSON, Adjutant General. State or North Carolina, Office Adjutant General, Special Orders No. 3. Raleigh, January 17, 1908. The resignation of Second Lieutenant M. L. Cannon. Company L, First Infantry, is hereby accepted, and the commanding officer of said company will hold an election to fill the vacancy. By order of the Commander in Chief TIIOS. R. ROBERTSON, Adjutant General. State of North Carolina,' Office Adjutant General. Special Orders No. 4. Raleigh. January 17, 1008. The resignation of Second Lieutenant W. M. Robey, First Battery Field Artillery, is hereby accepted, and the commanding officer of said battery will hold an election to fill the vacancy. By order of the Connnander in Chief: TIIOS. R. ROBERTSON. Adjutant General. 74 AisrxuAL Eepoet State of North Carolina, Office Adjutant General. Special Orders No. 5. Raleigh. January 22. lOOS. 1. The Paymaster General is hereby directed to turn over to the Coiuinander of the Naval Brigade. N. (\ N. G.. the sum of $200 in addition to what has been heretofore paid, to settle certain accounts incurred -by the Naval Militia in attendance at the .Jamestown Expo-sition. August, ]907. 2. The Commander of the Naval Brigade will file with the Pay-master General an itemized statement of all hills paid out of the foregoing allowance. By order of the Commander in Chief: TITOS. R. ROBERTSON. Adjutant General. State of North Carolina, Office Adjutant General, Special Orders No. G. Raleigh. February 3, 1908. Captain John W. Norwood, First Infantry. Waynesville, N. C, is hereby appointed Assistant Inspector General with the rank of Major. He will report in jierson to the Inspector General. By order of the Commander in Chief TIIOS. R. ROBERTSON, Adjutant Gcnoal. State of North Carolina. Office Adjutant General. Special Orders No. 7. Raleigh. February 3, 1008. The commanding officer of Company H. First Infantry, is directed to hold an election to fill all vacancies caused i>y the promotion of Captain John W. Norwood. By order of the Conimander in Chief THOS. R. ROBERTSON, Adjutant General. State of North Carolina, Office Adjutant General, Special Orders No. 8. Raleigh. February 10, 1008. It appearing from the report of the connnanding officer of Com-pany K, Second Infantry, that C. H. Ellis, W. A. Stallings, D. W, Irvine, D. Roy Winstead, L. M. Garner and J. W. Mitchell, enlisted men of said company, have left the company station without leave, and whose present addresses are unknown, ou the recommendation Adjutant Genkral. 75 of tlK' comiiiniKliiij; oliirer of said coiiiiiauy, the iiii'ii above iiulicatod :>re hereby discharged from the National (Jtiard of this State for the good of the service. By order of the t'ouiinaiider in Chief: TII08. K. R(JBERTSOX. Adjutant General. State of North Carolina, Office Adjutant General. Special Orders No. 0. Raleigh, February 21, 1908. The coimnandiiig officer of Company L. First Infantry, will hold an election to fill all vacancies caused by the resignation of Captain Quint E. Smith. By order of the Commander in Chief: TIIOS. R. ROBERTSON, Adjutant General. State of North Carolina, Office Adjutant General, Special Orders No. 10. Raleigh, February 21, 1908. Privates J. F. Stephenson. John Dixon, W. H. Campbell, G. G. Wat-son, duly enlisted members of Company R. Third Infantry, being re-ported absent without leave from their company station for more than sixty days, and their present whereabouts being unknown, are hereby discharged from the service of the State without honor. By order of the Commander in Chief: TIIOS. R. ROBERTSON, Adjutant General. State of North Carolina, Office Adjutant General, Special Orders No. 11. Raleigh, February 24, 1908. Colonel George L. Peterson, Paymaster General, is hereby granted leave of absence for eight days, commencing February 29th, with per-mission to go beyond the limits of the State. By order of the Commander In Chief: THOS. R. ROBERTSON, Adjutant General. State of North Carolina. Office Adjutant General, Special Orders No. 12. Raleigh, February 29, 1908. Colonel Thomas Stringfield, Inspector General, will proceed to make the annual inspection of the National Guard of North Carolina, as provided in the itinerary prescribed in General Orders No. 2. 76 Annual Report dated February 1, 1908, and will continue on such tour of duty until tbe same is completed. In addition to his duties as Inspector Geuei-al, he is hereby appointed Surveying Ofllcer, and as such he will examine all property and stores in the Arsenal in the possession of the several organizations of the Guard reported as unserviceable, with a view to the condemnation of the same, and he will further investigate and report upon all cases of property lost either through voidable or un-avoidable causes. By order of the Commander in Chief THOS
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Title | Annual report of the Adjutant-General of the state of North Carolina for the year... |
Creator | North Carolina. |
Date | 1908 |
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Full Text | Cte Litiratp of tlje CKnitjersitp of s^ottb Carolina Collection of ilJort^ CatoUniana %^i0 l)oot( toa0 presented c 55-5.(0 UNIVERSITY OF N.C. AT CHAPEL HILL 00032749697 This hooh must not he taken from the Library building. m ism.. iHAS BELN M/C^DPILMgfl ANNUAL liEPOirr ADJUTANT GENERAL STATE OF KOKTH CAROLINA YEAR 1908 RALEIGH: E M. UzzELL & Co., State Printers and Binders. 1909. CONTENTS. 1. Report Adjutunt General. 2. Report Quartermaster General. 3. Report Inspector General. 4. Report Paymaster General. 5. Report Inspector Small Arms Practice. 6. Report Chief of Engineers. 7. Report Surgeon General. 8. Report Commander First Brigade. 9. Report Commander Naval Brigade. 10. Report Commander First Infantry, n. Report Commander Second Infantry. 12. Report Commander Third Infantry. 13. General Orders Issued. 14. Special Orders Issued. 15. Register National Guard. ANNUA I ^ RKPORT ADJUTA]N[T GENERAL. State of I^orth Carolina, Adjutant Gkneral's Department, Ealeigh, December 31, 1908. The Governor and Commander in Chief, State of North Carolina. Sir :—In obedience to law, I have the honor to submit to you herewith the annual report of this department for the calendar year 1908. The National Guard of North Carolina consists of 2,454 officers and men, constituting the land and naval forces. There are 244 officers and 2,210 enlisted men, including officers of the general staff, officers of the land forces of the line, and officers of the naval militia. The total of enlisted men includes both land and naval forces, hospital corps and detachments, and regi-mental bands, the aggregate exceeding the number for the pre-ceding year by 86. Having had several opportunities to form a fairly accurate judgment as to the general condition of the Guard, I have no hesitation in saying that it shows considerable improvement over what it was in former years. It is armed with the best pattern of modern rifles, and is amply supplied to make its equipment suitable for active service in the field. In the matter of uniforms, very few complaints now reach this office, and where the proper care has been taken of military clothing, scarcely anything more is now needed to enable the companies to make a good appearance. Of course, it is well known that some companies look more to preservation of uniforms and equip-ment than others, and from this it necessarily follows that some companies show up better in public than others. This condition of affairs naturally brings us to the question of the best means to adopt to keep our uniforms and equipment always in good 6 Anxuai. Kepokt shape for immediate use. In this connection it is pertinent to inquire what is the best plan for enforcing a strict accounta-bility for military property. The solution of this problem along practical lines is earnestly desired, and when accomplished Avill work great good to the Guard. Three full regiments of infantry, one battery of field artil-lery and three detachments of hospital corps men form the First Brigade of land troops. The Naval Brigade is composed of six divisions of naval militia, organized into two battalions of three divisions each. The land forces will be augmented early in the coming year by the addition of a corps of coast artillery con-sisting of four companies, with a probable total of 16 officers and 200 enlisted men. The proposed organization of coast artillery in this State, while a new departure, has been very strongly urged by the officials of the War Department at Wash-ington, and will mark an important era in the history of our Guard. It is not only in the line of military progress, but is a practical movement that is self-commendatory. Much was accomplished by the Guard during the year in the way of encampments and maneuvers. Fourteen companies took part in seacoast defense exercise for ten days at Fort Caswell in the month of June, and a great deal of valuable instruction was received. Eleven companies of the Second Infantry par-ticipated in maneuvers with troops of the regular army at Chick-amauga, Ga., for ten days in July. The First and Third Regiments of Infantry, and Battery A, Field Artillery, had target practice for eight days each on the State range at Camp Glenn during the months of July and August. On July 16th the Naval Brigade Avas mobilized at Beaufort and, having embarked on the TJ. S. S. Prairie, was conveyed to Chesapeake Bay, where for ten days the officers and men of the brigade were engaged in joint exercises with the U. S. ISTavy. If actual work is the criterion by which to judge of the effect-iveness of our land and naval forces, then the State has a body of men wearing its uniform that can be depended on at all times. The work done last summer was creditable in the highest degree to both officers and men of the Guard, and the service performed was not exceeded by that of any other State under similar conditions. Having been present at Camp Glenn dur- Adjutant Genekat.. 7 ing the target practice of First and Third Regiments of Infantry, and Battery A, Field Artillery, I can and do bear willing testi-mony to th& faithfnl tour of duty of those organizations. The records made were satisfactory from every point of view, the discipline of the camps was good, and the service was performed carefully and promptly. It is encouraging to note the increased interest in target practice manifested by the Guard, and there is every reason to believe that this interest will grow from year to year. With the additional facilities furnished by the INTa-tional Government, no possible excuse can be offered for our failure to push target practice well up to the front and make it the leading, overshadowing feature of our annual encampments during the summer months. The installation of gallery practice outfits in company armories, as is now projected, will provide schools for teaching the elementary principles, besides proving a very valuable agency for drawing men to the armories—some-thing particularly needed to relieve the monotony of business meetings. The work done by our State team at Camp Perry, Ohio, last August was not only disappointing but actually discouraging. The men all tried very hard to make creditable scores, but it was almost a foregone conclusion that North Carolina would be very low down on the list of competing teams, so evident was the lack of proper, intelligent home training. Our soldiers cannot be-come efficient marksmen unless their officers teach them the fundamental principles in their own armories, nor can our offi-cers qualify themselves as instructors unless they diligently study the text-books and acquire a knowledge of the art of military shooting, to the extent, at least, of fitting themselves to be teach-ers. Most of our men at Camp Perry, through no fault of their own, were comparatively ignorant of the technicalities involved in the questions of windage, atmospheric conditions as affecting the speed of projectiles, and other perplexing propositions en-countered on the range. A knowledge of these questions, in some measure at least, must be obtained to enable our men to rise in the scale of marksmanship, or else we will have to stay "out of the game" altogether. In this connnection, I recommend that, if practicable, all three of our infantry regiments participate in target practice on the State range next summer for not less than ten days each. 8 Annual Report Only one company failed to measure up to the required stand-ard in the annual inspections—Company M, Second Infantry, at Maxton. It was disbanded on the recommendation of the Inspector General, a new company organized at Wadesboro be-ing accepted to fill the vacancy. This new organization has proved to be an efficient body of men, and is a substantial acqui-sition to the Guard. On two occasions during the past year the Guard has been called out to supplement the civil power for the maintenance of law and order. In March, Company G, Second Infantry, was ordered to Belhaven to suppress riotous proceedings and put down lawlessness. In JSTovember, Company B, Third Infantry, proceeded to Concord to safeguard a prisoner, who was to be tried for a revolting crime. Company L, First Infantry, was also on duty at Concord at that time, and rendered material aid in carrying out the arrangements made to secure a fair trial for the prisoner. The reports of the foregoing tours of special duty appear in another place, and show how important it is to keep our Guard always ready for immediate service. On the occasions referred to it was clearly demonstrated that the mere presence of our citizen soldiery was sufficient to restrain and prevent mob vio-lence��� an unanswerable argument in favor of fostering and maintaining our militia system on a substantial basis. I feel that the State cannot do too much for men who are ready and willing at all times to take up arms to uphold the laws and the peace of our country. I recommend that the present appropriation of $16,000 a year for the Guard be so increased as to provide for the maintenance of a coast artillery corps of not less than four companies. These organizations are needed for coast-defense work, and the State owes it to the National Government to contribute its share to-wards properly guarding our long line of seacoast in time of war. I recommend also that an appropriation be made for pay-ing the enlisted men of the Guard for their attendance upon company drills. It will not be denied that "the men behind the guns" deserve more consideration than they have heretofore received, and it is to be hoped that their services are soon to be recognized in a way that will indicate some appreciation of the sacrifices they frequently make for the public good. Adjutant General. 9 It gives uie pleasure to state that the officers of the several departments have discharged their respective duties with entire satisfaction, and are entitled to commendation for their faithful-ness. The attached reports speak for themselves. Once more thanking your Excellency for your cordial support in my official work, and assuring you that you will always be remembered as one of the best friends the Guard has ever had, I am, Respectfully yours, Thos. R. Robertson, Adjutant General. 10 Annual Eepokt REPORT OF QUARTERMASTER GENERAL State of N^orth Carolina, Office of The Quartermaster General and Chief o"f Ordnance, Henderson, January 1, 1909. The Adjutant General, State of North Carolina. Raleigh Sir :•—I have the honor to submit the annual report of the. operations of the Quartermaster's and Ordnance Departments for the fiscal year ending !N'ovember ;30, 1908, together with a statement of receipts and disbursements to date as United States Disbursing Officer. UNIFORMS AND EQUIPMENT. It is gratifying to note that, in accordance with tlie report of the officer detailed from the army to make the inspection for this year, the Secretary of War advises that the North Caro-lina JSTational Guard was found to be uniformed and equipped in accordance with the requirements of law. By reason of this the State was allotted its per capita apportionment of the ap-propriation made by the Act of Congress, May 27, 1908. The matter of uniforms, arms and equipment has been greatly sim-plified by this law, as the responsibilities of the Guard in this respect are, to a great extent, transferred to the War Depart-ment. The responsibility of the company officers and individ-ual soldiers is, however, correspondingly increased, in that the loss of public property is now chargeable to the organization receiving same, and the replacement of it will be at the expense of the loser. This, of course, is eminently fair, and will neces-sarily operate greatly to the disadvantage of careless, incompe-tent and inefficient officers. After this year the division of the State's quota of this appropriation should be made upon a money value per capita basis. This will be necessary to protect the companies that save their ]:)roperty and impose a sense of responsibility upon all officers Avho have to account for |iroperty. Adjutaxt Gexkual. 11 kquitacje. During thp year wo liavc received from the War Department tentage sufficient for one regiment. The tents are of the latest army pattern, and should last for our service for many j'ears. They arrived after the departure of the Second Kegiment for Chickamauga, so that none of them were available for that regi-ment, whose supply was inadequate. Owing to the holding of two camps at the same time, we were not able to sup])ly either with a sufficient number of tents. KKCKII'TS AIV'I) DISBURSEMENTS. For the first time since the passage of the Dick Bill I am forced to report a deficit, which is shown in financial state-ment attached hereto. This was caused by reason of an expense of $3,700 charged against our appropriation on account of the Second Regiment encampment at Chickamauga. I shall en-deavor to have the War Department refund this amount, as I do not regard it a proper charge against our appropriation, because the Deputy Disbursing Officer claimed that he was forced to nuike the payment of three more days than the War Department had provided for, under pressure from army of-ficers. He was not authorized to pay for more than eight days' service. Indeed, our State laAv limits the encampment period to ten days. Because of this law I fear that we shall lose one day. Of course, paying for these eleven days Avas the popular thing to do, but, as might have been expected, was embarrassing to the State. The Paymaster General advanced the funds out of his State Guard account, and, having done so in good faith, he, of course, had to be protected, and I felt honor bound to reimburse him, Avhich 1 did by check on the United States Treasury. CAMP GLENN. Under General Orders IvTo. 3, I undertook to get the camp site in condition for use this summer. The camp is prepared for the accommodation of one regiment, and, with the co-opera-tion of the Norfolk and Southern Railway Company, I trust to have it ready for at least one more regiment by the next en-campment. T will not undertake to deal with the work under General Orders Xo. 3 in this report, but am preparing for early 12 Annual Report transmission a complete report on the Camp Glenn develop-ments. The work is still in progress, and it is my purpose to push it forward without interruptions. ORDNANCE DEPARTMENT. The State law provides that the Quartermaster General shall be Chief of Ordnance. This condition has existed since the organization of the State Guard, and as the work of the two departments consisted principally in the receiving and issuing of military supplies, there was no very great reason why one officer should not control both departments. The law of Con-gress prescribes that the organization of the Militia or State Guard shall conform to that of the regular army. In the regu-lar army the Inspector of Rifle Practice Department does not exist, but the duties of that office belong to the Ordnance De-partment. By a proviso in section 3 of the Act of Congress, approved May 27, 1908, it is enacted On and after January 21. 1910. the organization, armament and discipline of the organized militia in the several States and Territo-ries and the District of Columbia shall be the same as that which is now or may hereafter be prescribed for the Regular Army of the United States, subject, in time of peace, to such general exceptions as may be authorized by the Secretary of War : Provided, that in peace and war each organized division of militia may have one In-spector of Small Arms Practice with the rank of Lieutenant Colonel each organized brigade of militia one Inspector of Small Arms Prac-tice with the rank of Major ; each regiment of infantry or cavalry of organized militia one Assistant Inspector of Small Arms Practice with the rank of Captain, or engineers or squadron of cavalry of organized militia one Assistant Inspector of Small Arms Practice with the rank of First Lieutenant. Under this law and the regulations of the War Department, the Chief of Ordnance has charge of the Department of Rifle Practice, and the Inspectors authorized are, in effect, subalterns in that department, in practically the same manner that a Regimental Quartermaster is a subaltern to the Quartermaster General. In view of the new developments, and by reason of the fact that the duties of the Quartermaster General are noAv sufficient for practical pur])oses, I respectfully recommend that the Legis-lature be requested to detach the Ordnance from the Quarter- Adjutant General. 13 master's DepartnuMit, iuid assign to the Ordnance Department the duties now belonging to the Rifle Practice Department. The abolition of the Rifle Practice Department would follow, of course. The Chief of Ordnance should be thoroughly conversant with the duties required in developing and in promoting rifle prac-tice, and these duties being entirely foreign to those of the Quartermaster's Department, I can see no reason for holding the Ordnance and Quartermaster's Departments together. There are, doubtless, in the State Guard men capable of learning and teaching the important work of rifle practice, but under the present system we have not succeeded in producing the man, neither do 1 think this can be done without a change in the law. Until the present time neither the Ordnance nor the Inspector of Rifle Practice Departments were considered of any special importance, but, under existing laws and regu-lations, the Ordnance Department is of the greatest importance, for under its management the future of the Guard is largely entrusted. GAI.LEKY PRACTICE. As Chief of Ordnance it was incumbent upon me to take immediate action in rescuing the Guard from what appeared to be a distressing situation in the matter of rifle practice. To this end I sought the advice of officers who were competent to advise the steps I should take to bring about a change of conditions. Following their advice, I requested a supply of indoor practice outfits, and, in the near future, hope to place at the disposal of each company in our Guard the facilities offered by other States that have been successful in this work. It was thought at first that twenty gallery outfits would be sufficient to satisfy the demands, but since the matter has been brought to the attention of the companies, they are so much interested it is now decided that each company should be sup-plied with a complete gallery outfit. Respectfully submitted, Francis A. Macon, Quartermaster General and Chief of Ordnance and United fifafes Dish\iyftiii(i Office)- of No7-tJi Carolina. 14 AiVAUAL Kepoet STATEMENT OF RECEIPTS AND DISBURSEMENTS OF BRIGADIER GENERAL FRANCIS A. MACON, DISBURSING OFFICER OF NORTH CAROLINA NA-TIONAL GUARD, FROM DECEMBER 1, 1907, TO JANUARY 5, 1909. Dec. 1. Feb. 4. April 30. June 9. June 12. June 24. July 22. Aug. 17. Sept. 8. Dec. 10. Dec. 30. Total To balance this date To War Department, warrant No. 17140- To War Department, warrant No. 25788- To U. S. Treasurer, certificate No. 259 - To War Department, warrant No. 30375- To War Department, warrant No. 31620- To War Department, warrant No. 1961 -- To War Department, warrant No. 4373- To U. S. Treasurer, certificate No. 449 — To U. S. Treasurer, certificate No. 665-— To U. S. Treasurer, certificate No. 702-— Disbursements. 1907. December - 1908. January— February -- March April May June July August September October November Dec. and Jan. Total P. R. Practice. 7.45 691.75 970.22 88.50 30.00 610.73 223. 84 349.85 605.03 732. 32 30.00 21,339.69 Pay. Transpor-tation. $ 13.33 I $- 6.611.14 8,371.27 2,317.11 17,367,55 5,007.55 5, 115. 07 10, 142. 62 Subsist-ence. 2,827.06 2,827.06 $ 3, 392. 41 3,509.34 500.00 68.15 805. 65 2,000.00 20,000.00 20,000.00 20.05 671.68 4,443.39 Inci-dentals. 3,721. 3,733.75 $ 55,410.67 55,410.67 Outstanding bills. $5,790.09. Adjutani' Ge.N'KKAI-. REPORT OF INSPECTOR GENERAL State of North Carolina, Office of Inspector General, Waynesville, ]Sr. C, December 1, 1908. General Thomas R. Robertson, Adjutant General, N. C. N. G., Raleigh, N. C. Sir:—In compliance with tlip law and regulations govern-ing the North Carolina National Guard, I have the honor to submit my report of the inspection of the Guard for the year ending December 1, 1908. In obedience to General Orders No. 2, dated Office of Adju-tant General, Raleigh, N. C, February 1, 1908, the inspection of the National Guard of North Carolina for the year 1908 was made during the months of March and April, at the sta-tions and on the dates indicated in said orders. I proceeded with the inspection, beginning with Company B, Second Infantry, Raleigh, North Carolina, Mrach 2d, fin-ishing with Company H, First Infantry, Waynesville, North Carolina, April 13th. Captain A. H. Huguet, Seventeenth Infantry, U. S. A.., accompanied me, making the inspection for the United States, as required under the provisions of the law governing the militia of the State. Detailed reports have already been forwarded to your de-partment. The following shows results of inspection, giving number present and absent: IG Annual Report SUMMARY OF ATTENDANCE OF THE FIRST REGIMENT INFANTRY, N. C. N. G., AT THE ANNUAL INSPECTION, FEBRUARY AND MARCH, 1908. Colonel J. T. Gardner, Commanding. Subdivisions. Field. Staflf and N. C. Staff — Company A Company B Company C Company D Company E Company F Company G Company H Company I Company K Company L Company M 5 34 41 41 44 35 41 37 42 42 40 39 38 Absent. Present and Absent. 5 42 42 43 47 42 47 43 44 42 44 42 40 20 45 45 47 51 45 50 46 47 45 47 45 42 Adjutant Geneeal. 17 SUMMARY OF ATTENDANCE OF THE SECOND REGIMENT INFANTRY, N. C. N. G.. AT THE ANNUAL INSPECTION, FEBRUARY AND MARCH, 1908. Colonel H. C. Bragaw, Commanding. Subdivisions. Field, Staff and N. C. Staff ��� - Company A Company B Company C Company D Company E Company F Company G Company H Company I Company K Company L Company M* Present. 5 40 42 45 47 58 37 43 50 40 41 37 15 Absent. Present and Absent. 5 40 42 55 47 58 46 44 57 43 46 40 45 19 43 •45 58 50 61 49 '47 60 46 49 43 48 *Di3bandment recommended. 18 Annual Report SUMMARY OF ATTENDANCE OF THE THIRD REGIMENT INFANTRY, N. C. N. G., AT THE ANNUAL INSPECTION, FEBRUARY AND MARCH, 1908. Colonel J. N. Craig, Commanding. Subdivisions. Present. Field, Staff and N. C. Staff Company A Company B Company C Company D Company E Company F Company G Company H Company I Company K Company L Company M 5 41 57 44 36 43 49 35 33 36 53 38 36 Absent. Present and Absent. 20 51 65 51 45 50 52 43 43 46 58 47 43 Adjutant General. 19 SUMMARY OF ATTENDANCE OF THE FIELD ARTILLERY, N. C. N. G.. AT THE ANNUAL INSPECTION, FEBRUARY AND MARCH, 1908. Captain M. W. Williams, Commanding. 20 Annual Report I regret very much that it was again necessary for me to recommend the disbandraent of Company M, Second Infantry, at Maxton, ^. C, but owing to the lack of interest and the disregard for discipline and care of property, it would be a waste of money, as well as useless, to try to keep such an organi-zation in the Guard. I noticed marked improvement in the entire Guard in many things over last year, especially as to the care of property, but there are a few organizations that are still very careless and indifferent as to how they look after government property. I want to renew what I said in my last report, that more atten-tion be paid to rifle practice and that the soldier be instructed in the proper method of aiming and firing. In regard to the conduct on the range, I recommend that no company be allowed to shoot service ammunition until a care-ful inspection by a competent officer has shown that said com-pany had received the proper preliminary training. It is an inexcusable waste for men to shoot away good ammunition without the possibility of their profiting by it. If the soldier has not been taught the rudimentary principles and been put through a course of gallery practice, his range firing is value-less to him and to the State. Companies composed of such men should be given gallery practice and position and aiming drill by competent officers while at camps. Possibly they could be brought to such pro-ficiency as to be put on the short ranges during the latter part of the encampment. The Regular Army has evolved a complete and efficient sys-tem of property accounting. Our Guard should put it in operation immediately. The advantage of so doing would be twofold. First, it would arrest the wanton destruction of prop-erty; second, it would teach our officers and men the methods which they would have to adopt in active service, l^ot only should our organization conform to that of the Regular Army, but our business methods should do so as far as possible. This would relieve our officers and men of much embarrassment and inconvenience when called into active service and add greatly to their efficiency. .Vdjutant Genekal. 21 To the officers of the ISTational Guard of North Carolina I am under many obligations for courtesies and kindness shown me during my tour of inspection. I am also under obligations to Captain A. H. Huguet, U. S. A., for much valuable informa-tion and assistance. Very respectfully, Thos. Stringfield, Col. and Insp. Gen., N. C. N. G. 22 Ax.xuAL Rkpokt REPORT OF PAYMASTER GENERAL. State of ISTorth Carolina, Office of Paymaster General, Clinton, N. c., JsTovember 30, 1908. The Adjutant General, State of ISTorth Carolina, BaJeigh, N. C. Sir:—I have the houor of subinitting herewith the report of this department for the fiscal year ending November 30, 190S. RECEIPTS. Balance on hand last report. Nov. 30, 1907 $ 9.883.0U State of X. C, annnal appropriation, 1908 16,000.00 .$2."').SS3.00 DISBURSEMENTS. Companies, bands and divisions First Infantry Companies .$ 3.000.00 Second Infantry Companies 2.937.50 Third Infantry Companies 2.87o.OO First Infantry Band 2.50.00 Second Infantry Band 2.50.00 Third Infantry Band 250.00 First Battery Field Artillery 250.00 Divisions Naval Brigade 1,500.00 .$11,312.50 Brigade and regimental headquarters, and company, division and corps commander.s Brigade Commander Fir.st Brigade $ 300.00 Commander First Infantry 300.00 Commander Second Infantry 300.00 Commander Third Infantry ?.00.(M) Commander Naval Brigade ;>00.0O Company Commanders First Infantry (ioo.oo Company Commanders Second Infantry 575.0(i Company Connnanders Tiiird Infantry OOO.Od Commander First Battery Field Artillery .".o.oo Division Connnanders Naval Bi'igade ."'.OO.Oit Division Coninianders IIosi)ital Corps 75.00 ,$ 3.700.00 Adjutant General. 23 Adjutant General's Department Colonel Alfred Williams. A. A. G.. clerical serv-ices $ 249.07 Lieutenant Colonel H. L. Leinst«"r. A. A. G., cler-ical services t>49.1)(i Miss Lillian M. Thompson, stenom-aplier to Ad-jutant (ieneral 300.00 Miss Magdalene Laudis. clerical services lOO.OO Wavnesville Bookstore 99.90 $ 999.83 Qnarternia.ster (General's Department General Francis A. Macon, salary one year.....*? 499.92 Miss Magdalene Landis, stenographer to Quar-termaster General 205.04 $ 764.96 Paymaster General's Department: Colonel Geo. L. Peterson, salary one year $ 499.92 $ 499.92 ISiu-geon (Jeneral's Department Charlotte Division Hospital Corps $ 75.00 Clinton Division Hospital Corps 75.00 Reidsville Division Hospital Corps 75.00 $ 225.00 Encampment expenses Capt. T. C. Daniels, account Special Order No. 15. A. G. O. C. S •$ •200.0<1 $ 200.00 Miscellaneous General Francis A. :Macon, Quartermaster Gen-eral, account Special Orders No. 35. A. G. O. C. S., for improvement of Camp Glenn, out of funds previously received from (Quartermas-ter General's Department •$ 500.00 Waynesville Bookstore, account Special Orders No. 18. A. G. O. C. S 89.10 C. S. Pritchard. painting First Battalion Field Artillery 60.00 $ 649.10 Total disbursements .$18,351.31 Balance on hand November 30. 1908 7,531.69 Receipts from all sources $25,883.00 Very respectfully, Geo. L. Peterson, Pai/iiiastrr (Inirral. \. (\ y. G. 24 Annual Repoet Raleigh, N. C, December 1, 190S. The Adjutant General, Raleigh, N. C. Sib:—In obedience to Special Orders No. 76, A. G. O., dated Ra-leigh, N. C, November 28, 1908, I proceeded to Clinton, N. C, Novem-ber 30th, and audited the books of Col. George L. Peterson, Paymas-ter General. I enclose herewith statement of receipts and disbursements, and certificate copy of amount in bank November 30, 1908. The Paymaster General complains that Special Orders No. 5, para-graph 2, A. G. O., January 22, 1908, and Special Orders No. 35, A. G. O., paragraph 2, May 27, 1908, have not been complied with. I wish to add that I found the books and vouchers of the Paymas-ter General clean, clear and correct. Respectfully, R. L. Leinster, Lieut. Col. and Assistant Adjutant General, N. C. N. G. The Bank of Clinton, Clinton, N. C, November 30, 1908. To Whom it May Concern: There is deposited in this bank to the credit of George L. Peterson, Paymaster General of the N. C. N. G.. the sum of seventy-five hundred thirty-one dollars and sixty-nine cents ($7,531.69). H. McKinnon, Cashier. Adjutant Gexekal. 25 REPORT OF INSPECTOR OF SMALL ARMS PRACTICE. State of j^orth Caeolhsta, Office of The Inspector of Small Arms Practici';, Franklinton, N. C, December 19, 1908. The Adjutant General, State of North Carolina, Raleigh. Sir:—I have the honor to submit the following report and recommendations of this department. On the first of the year the Quartermaster General's Depart-ment assumed control of the State rifle range with its entire equipment, and I most respectfully refer you to that depart-ment for a detailed report. Acting under Special Order JSTo. 47, I proceeded to Camp Glenn on July 18th as Chief Eange Officer for target practice of the First Eegiment, Third Eegiment, detail of 24 men from the Second Regiment, and Battery A, Field Artillery. The range was in a state of confusion, having been remodeled since last year, and in an incomplete condition. The abutments and firing points had been moved about fifty feet at a great expense with nothing gained as to location. The outlet drainage point of the pit remains the same. The targets are not as visible from the mid and long ranges as before. This change I con-sider, Avith other experienced officers, a mistake. Owing to the unpreparedness it required two days to install frames, targets, danger flags, establish firing points and to equip the range for target practice. This, together with inexperienced men in the pit as markers and scorers who had to be instructed fully as to their work, delayed the practice of the First Regiment. Both regiments and the battery showed great interest and enthusiasm and made fine scores as prescribed in Special Course "C." Major T. R. Orrell, of this department, was on duty at the target practice of the First Regiment, and his experience and ability Avere of great assistance and value to the work. His 26 Aisr^yUAL Report report is embodied herein. The score cards of the entire prac-tice were delivered to Lieutenant Colonels Leinster and Bristol, Statistical Officers, and I respectfull}" refer you to their report. Better results might have been obtained had the detailed pro-gram of the target practice been explained to the officers who were to conduct same a few days in advance of the arrival of the participating commands, and the officers should have been ordered to the range prior to the troops. This was doubly urgent on account of the incomplete condition of the range, Avhich will be a great credit to the State when finished. I beg to make the following suggestions and recommendations First. That an experienced and fully qualified officer from this department, authorized to make necessary purchases, be ordered to report at the range several days prior to any target practice in order that same nuiy be jn-epared for the troops on arrival. Second. I strongly recommend that the North Carolina teams attending Camp Perry be detailed for special duty on the range during the next encampment. Third. The complete equipment of armories with galleries conforming with the ideas of the War Department. Fourth. That the State encourage a legitimate and abundant use of ammunition, aid and promote competitions between com- ])anies, battalions and regiments. Fifth. That the State encourage and assist in the establish-ment of outdoor ranges of from 200 to 500 yards for each com- ])any, where practicable, supplying each company with one Aiken target complete or a suitable target of this type. Sixth. That a general order be issued company commanders requiring a certain number of drills during the year to be devoted to instructions in marksmanship. The sighting and aiming drills should be most diligently practiced and the soldier made as familiar as possible with details of rifle shooting. The North Carolina Kifle Team to the National Competition Shoot was selected by Captain Dwyer, IT. S. A., and captained to Camp Perry and return by General Thos. R. Robertson and I respectfully refer you to his report for the team record, etc. On August 9th I was ordered to Camp Perry, Ohio, as North Ai).nrAxr (1k.\ki;ai,. 27 Carolina Range Officer and spent twenty instructive days serv-ing practically every team in the Union, under the command of Colonel R. K. Evans, IT. S. A., Executive Officer, and Majoi- J. T. Dickman, Thirteenth Cavalry, Chief Range Officer. These officers were well pleased with my services and requested that I return to the National Competition Shoot for same duty next season. Very respectfully, W. L. McGhee, Vol. (tiid lii.^it. .s'/;/(^// Arms Practice, N. V. .V. G. 28 Annual Report REPORT OF CHIEF OF ENGINEERS. Winston-Salem, JST. C, December 1, 1908. The Adjutant Genekal, jST. C. N". G., Raleigh, N. C. Sir :—I have the honor to submit my annual report for the year 1908, as follows In pursuance with your instructions, I accompanied Quarter-master General Francis A. Macon on a visit to Morehead City and Camp Glenn, March 23d and 24th, to take preliminary steps in the matter of an improvised water supply and other improvements looking toward the development of the camp site to a suitable condition for the quartering of troops when engaged in rifle practice on the range, and otherwise in regular encampment. My advice relative to an improved and permanent water supply was transmitted to you under date of February 15th, in response to your letter of February 14th. My recommenda-tion being that the water supply should be obtained from driven wells suitably located, the water to be pumped to an elevated tank and delivered by gravity through suitable pipes to the various company streets, and to the sundry buildings contem-plated in the plans for the ultimate development of the camp site, and to suitable points of convenience on the rifle range, all as more fully set forth in my letter, as follows General Thomas R. Robertson, Adjutant General, RaleU/h, N. C. Sir :—I am in receipt of yours of February 14th, requesting in-formation as to my judgment and opinion relative to obtaining au ample supply of potable and wholesome water for the use of Camp Glenn. Replying thereto, I have the honor to reaffirm my recom-mendations contained in my annual report, made to you under date of December 31, lOOG, ns follows, viz. "For a permanent water supply I would recommend that wells be driven on the rear side of the property comprising the camp site, at as remote a point as practicable from where the tents are pitched, and that the water be pumped to an elevated tank and ])iped from it to tlie various parts of the camp site where it may be needed, and that Adjutant General. 29 the use of driven wells in the immediate vicrnity of where the tents are pitched, and the spring used during the last encampment as drink-ing watei', should all be discontinued, as all these are quite liable to contamination and dangerous to the heallh of the troops when used as drinking water." Further, in relation thereto, would advise that I am unable to say how many wells might be required to give a sufficient supply, but I feel assured that the water obtained from such wells would be excep-tionally satisfactory and wholesome in quality, and that a sufficient quantity could thus be secured. Replying to your inquiry as to how the water could best be deliv-ered to an elevated tank, would advise as follows, viz. : Should elec-tric energy be made available to the camp site from the Morehead nmnicipal plant, an electric motor drive would be the simplest to operate, and. at reasonable rates for current, would be economic. Next in point of economj^ would be the use of a gas engine, but I am ai)prehensive that it would be difficult to find among the troops a man who would be able to put such an engine in operation after a long period of standing idle between encampments; so it is my opinion that, in the event electrical energy cannot be secured, a small boiler and steam pump would be the best solution. As to whether the tank and tower should be of wood or iron, would advise that iron would be very much more durable, if projierly pro-tected by a coat of paint eaeh year to prevent deterioration due to the salt atmosphere. A wooden tower and tank could be built with very much less cost, and would probably not have to be renewed in seven or ten years. Trusting that the above covers the information desired, and await-ing your further instructions, I liave the honor to be. Very respectfully, (Signed) J. L. Ludlow, Colonel and Chief of Engineers. Under Special Orders J^o. 3, authorizing the Quartermaster General to call to his assistance the officers of the General Staff in his work of preparing Camp Glenn and the rifle range for rifle practice and the quartering of troops, and in response to such a call for assistance by the Quartermaster General under date of March 10th, it was my pleasure and privilege to render service as follows In company Avith the Quartermaster General I investigated the surroundings of Camp Glenn with a view of finding a more suitable site for the rifle range of sufficient area for separate targets for the different ranges of firing lines, but this investi- 30 Anj\uaj. Eepokt gation failed of successful results, and it is my judgment that the best available site for the rifle range is the one now in use. Under my direction a topographical survey was made of the entire grounds, and plans have been prepared for the quarter-ing of troops, including seven drawings, as follows Drawing ISTo. 1183 is a general plan of the rifle range and quarters for troops. This drawing indicates the most suitable plan of subdivision of the available space, with allotments of space for the rifle range, parade grounds, three regiments of troops, one battery, hospital corps, corral, garbage crematory, streets, avenues, etc. It also indicates the location of the driven wells for a water supply, the waterworks pumping station, tower and tank, the distribution pipe system to the rifle range, mess halls, bath houses, latrines, yard hydrants for each com-pany street, and other points of convenience in the camp grounds. It also indicates the location of the sewerage system with connection to all the mess-hall kitchens, and to the latrines and other buildings where sewerage connections are reqiiired; also the location of the seAverage receiving basin, where the sewage is collected between tides to be discharged on the ebb tide, that any fouling or other disagreeable conditions on the water front of the camp and the bathing grounds may be pre-vented. It also indicates the location for one storage warehouse, three regimental mess halls, one battery mess hall, one hospital mess hall, three regimental oflicers' mess halls, one hospital building, one general oflicers' headquarters building, one revicAv-ing stand, two bath houses for oflicers and enlisted men, and tAvo latrines for oflicers and enlisted men. DraAving ISTo. 1184, shoAA^ng in detail Avith cuts and fills the plan for grading the grounds contained in the parade grounds, and in space allotments for the three regiments and the battery, the streets, avenues, etc. Drawing No. 1185, shoAving the detail plans for the Quarter-master's storage warehouse. Drawing No. 1186, showing the detail plans for three regi-mental mess halls and the battery mess hall. Drawing No. 1187, shoAving the detail plans for the general and brigade headquarters. Adjutaa't Gknkkai.. 31 Drawing No. 1188, showing the detail plans for three regi-mental officers' mess halls and one hospital mess hall. Drawing Xo. 1189, showing detail plans for the hospital, with provision for quarters for the Surgeon General and two Assistant Surgeons, dispensary, and a ward to aceommodate twenty-five cots, and an attached kitchen. With the view of keeping the cost down to the lowest possible limit consistent with substantial and durable construction to withstand the high winds and otherwise severe weather, ele-ments that frequently obtain on the coast, it has been my pur-pose to make all the buildings as small as practicable to fully meet the requirements of satisfactory occupancy during en-campments. Nevertheless, it was found that some of the build-ings were of necessity large and expensive to erect. The storage warehouse was designed to meet the require-ments as prescribed by Quartermaster General Macon. It is a large and commodious building, with convenient arrangements for unloading and handling supplies during encampments, and for the storage of the camp property ad interitn. The regimental mess halls are of capacity to accommodate twelve full companies of troops and a band. Each company table is provided Avith its separate kitchen, which is fully screened and fitted with water and sewer connections to the sinks. The buildings are strong and substantial, and are pro-vided with open sides to be covered by cheap temporary fly screens throughout during the period of encampment. Blue prints of all the above plans and drawings are furnished you herewith as a part of this report. In the preparation of the plans for the permanent develop-ment of the camp site to acconmiodate the quartering of three full regiments and one battery of troops at the same time, it was found that the area of the grounds was not sufficient to giA'e as much space to each regiment as might seem desirable and, at the same time, preserve intact the open space between the railroad and the rifle range to be used as a parade groimd, and to locate the hospital site, mess halls, etc., so as to meet the full requirements of convenience and satisfactory service. Hoav-ever, as the plans are prepared, it is my judgment that enough space has been allotted to each regiment to fully meet the 32 Annual Report requirements for healthfulness and convenience, and at the same time give the hospital site the reasonable degree of iso-lation that is desirable, and further, to preserve the narrow wooded bluff overlooking the Sound for uses of a park space and lounging ground for the troops when relieved from active duty. With the installation of the complete water supply, and a sewerage system with standard IT. S. Army latrines, and fur-ther, owing to the short period of continuous occupancy, the space allotments for the regiments is considered to be much less objectionable than w^ould otherwise be the case, if, indeed, it does not entirely eliminate any reasonable objection whatever to the degree that the allotment is contracted in the plans as prepared. In response to your Special Order iSTo. 58, instructing me to visit Camp Glenn and inspect the waterworks and sewerage system as it has been installed, and to report to the Quarter-master General the result of my inspection, I performed this service on the 8th and 9th of August and submitted my report under date of August 18th, as follows: General Francis A. Macon, Qitartcrmastcr General, Henderson, N. C. Sir :—In obedience to Special Orders No. 58 of Thomas R. Robert-sou, Adjutant General, N. C. N. G., I have the honor to report a visit to Camp Glenn on the 8th and 9th lust., and an inspection of the water supply and sewerage system recently installed in connection with the rifle range and quarters for troops. WATER SrPl'LY. The water supply appears to have been installed in practical accord-ance with the plans which I prepared and submitted to you some time ago, and further appears to have fully met the requirements of the troops that have recently been quartered at Camp Glenn. There are some slight details in connecting up the pump to the wells that should be corrected, viz., the goose-neck connections at the top of the wells should be removed and the well pipes should be connected direct to the pumps, with a slightly descending grade from the pump to the connections with the well heads, even though the well head is thereby placed slightly below the ground level. In each of the leads from the four wells to the pump there should be set a gate valve or stop cock, so that each well can be isolated from the remainder of the group and tested out for available quantity by means of the ]nnnp. Adjutant General. 33 There appears to be a slislit doubt as to whether or not the four wells that have been installed may be capable of furnishing; sutlicient water when the entire State Guard shall be in camp at the same time. But with the arranicement above suggested for the test of the wells this matter can be definitely determined at very small trouble and expense, and additional wells can be bored, should the yield from the present group of four wells prove to be inadequate. The pump at present installed has a capacity of thirty-five gallons per capita per day, with 2,000 in camp, which is thought to be suffi-cient for all reasonable requirements. However, for absolute assur-ance to meet the extreme requirements of shower baths and other uses to which the water can be advantageously used, and to insure a continuance of the supply, regai'dless of any mishap to the pump, it is thought advisable that a duplicate pump be installed and connected up to the present steam boiler, which is of ample capacity for the two pumps, with the conditons under which the plant is operated, and this duplicate pump installation is therefore recommended. SEWERAGE SYSTEM. The sewerage system appears, from surface indications and from what view it was practicable to obtain of the operation, to have been constructed in substantial accordance with the plans heretofore pre-pared for you, and, as far as could be learned, it has given very satis-factory service during the recent encampment. The latrines that have been installed in connection with the sewerage system appear to have been a great improvement over the former conditions and quite satis-factory in operation. I was advised by Mr. Barrow, whom you had in charge of the sewerage construction, that, owing to his inability to secure 8-inch sewer pipe in time to have the plant ready for the use of the recent encampment, a G-inch pipe was substituted for this size from the junc-tion of the outlet from the latrines used by enlisted men to the sewage collecting basin. This has given some trouble, by reason of becoming stopped up. It is probable that this trouble may recur, and it is my judgment that, before another encampment, this short stretch of pipe should be taken up and relaid with the proper size, and a suitable mesh screen be placed at the upper end of it, in the manhole near the latrine for enlisted men, and Is so recommended. The sewage-collecting basin appears to have been well and substan-tially constructed, in spite of the troublesome conditions that were encountered ; but my plans for storing the sewage during the incoming tide, and discharge at the outgoing tide, seem not to have been fully understood. To accomplish this it is necessary that a gate valve of some type should be installed on the outlet of the collecting basin, to be opened and closed by hand upon each ebb and flood tide while the sewerage system is in use, and it is recommended that this be done before the system is again put in use. 34 Annual Report Having no representative present during the construction of this worii, I am unable to advise authoritatively as to the character of the construction, except as a result of inquiry made of the foreman who had the work in charge. From descriptions given, and reidies given to my inquiries as to the conditions found in the execution of the work and the care taken to meet them, and the means and methods taken to secure proper construction, it appears that the work was substan-tially and carefully executed. Very respectfully, (Signed) J. li. Ludlow, Colonel and Chief of EmjUivcrs. X. C. ISl. G. The conditions that obtained during the encanipnient of this year, since the installation of the water supply and sewerage system, with the standard army latrines in use, was in marked contrast with similar conditions of former encampments; and the improvement in the comfort and healthfulness of the troops and the general sanitary conditions of the camp by reason of these improvements was very manifest and substantial. When the grounds shall have been graded as planned, and a growth of turf developed, and when the several buildings that have been designed shall have been erected, the camp will pre-sent a very pleasing and attractive appearance. It will then be well equipped for the quartering of the entire liational Guard of the State, as organized at present, with suitable con-ditions for the health and comfort of the officers and enlisted men; and for the proper and satisfactory service and training that it is intended to accomplish in developing and maintaining the military forces in a high state of efficiency. And I would earnestly recommend that the complete development of the camp as planned should be acc'omplished as rapidly and as soon as practicable. Very respectfully, J. L. Ludlow, Colonel Engineers, N. C. N. O. Adjutant Genkkai.. Ji5 REPORT OF SURGEON. AsHEviLLE, N". C, August 17, 1908. Col. Robert S. Young, Surgeon General, N. C. N. G., Concord, N. C. Sir :—I have the honor to respectfully submit the following report in entirety of the Charlotte detachment of the First Kegimcnt, on route to and from rifle range and in camp at (\uiip Glenn, in July, 1908: I accompanied special troop train from Asheville to Camp Glenn, leaving x\sheville at 12 :01 A. M., July 18th. On board the train were companies H, F, K, and the First Regiment Band. En route we took on Companies E, B, L, M, C, and 1, arriving at Camp Glenn, near Morehead City, July 18th at 6 P. M., no casualties en route. Captain B. J. Witherspoon, with the Hospital Corps, had pitched tents, and the hospital was in readiness for receiving and caring for patients on arrival of special troop train from the west. The hospital was located in the open field just southeast from the regiment. The location aiforded a good breeze, lessening the number of mosquitoes. Medical supplies were poor and insufficient, and we were compelled to purchase some medicines from the Morehead City Drug Company. The food was abundant, of good quality, and well cooked. The drinking water was obtained from artesian wells located north of the railroad track hear the rifle range. It was pumped up into a wooden reservoir and was distributed through pipes to the company streets, to the lavatories and baths. The water was plentiful and of good quality. There was an unusual amount of constipation among the men, and, not having any knowledge of the analysis of the water, I am not prepared to say that the water was responsible for this condition. The bathing facilities were excellent, and the new bath honses with shower baths added much to the comfort of the regiment. 36 Annual Repokt The officers' lavatory was located near the edge of the sound among the trees, and the enlisted men's lavatory was located near the sound in the open, toward Morehead City. These lavatories were flushed by an automatic process and a detail was kept at each place, also a man was employed to look after the sanitary condition, to prevent rolls of paper and other foreign substances from blocking the sewer. Every comfort necessary was supplied the troops en route and in camp. The sanitary condition of the camp was good. Two daily inspections were made by a medical officer. Camp streets were policed by the respective companies every morning. Officers and men present were Major Eugene B. Glenn, Cap-tain B. J. Witherspoon, First Class Sergeant F. L. Carpenter, Sergeants C. D. Ross and O. F. Alexander ; First Class Privates "W. A. Pritchett, W. B. Huntington and G. W. Dunn, privates F. H. Ross, F. R. Cochran and W. C. Kirby. The health of the men at Camp Glenn Avas excellent. Those who reported at the hospital came principally for treatment of the following complaints : constipation, sunburn, mosquito bites, and injured feet that they had gotten while bathing in Bogue Sound. The average number of patients in the hospital Avas two each day. July 19th there were 18 reported at the hospital on sick call; July 20th, 33; July sLt, 23; July 22d, 26; July 23d, 11. Private J. C. McCall, Company I, was sent home with a detail, suffering from an infectious conjunctivitis, which developed before he entered camp. Private R. F. White, Company F, was seized with an attack of recurrent appendicitis about midnight of the 23d. He was brought to Asheville in drawing-room of Pullman attached to special troop train, and arrived in Asheville at 4 P. M., July 25th, accompanied by the chief medical officer and First Class Sergeant F. L. Carpenter. He was taken direct from the train to a hospital and operated on about 9 A. M. The appendix had ruptured and the patient was suffering from a general septic peritonitis. He is now well on the road to recovery. We broke camp at Camp Glenn July 24th, and left on special troop train accompanied by the chief medical officer and First Class Sergeant F. L. Carpenter, and arrived in Ashe-ville at 4 P. M., July 2,5th. There wei-e no casualties en route, Adjutant Genekal. 37 except, while the train was passing through New Bern, a pri-vate was struck in the face by a bottle, thrown by some citizen on the outside without provocation, inflicting painful but not serious wounds. RECOMMENDATIONS. First. That the spring on the edge of the sound in the camp ground, which was used during the last and present encamp-ments, should be condemned, as it is liable to dangerous con-tamination, therefore dangerous to the health of the troops. Second. That the camp site be graded and sodded with grass in the early fall or winter. This will make it less inconvenient to the men in walking, and also lessen the enormous amount of dust constantly in the air when a breeze is stirring. Third. That permanent roadways should be constructed which will enable all heavy hauling to be done between the regimental headquarters without cutting up the company streets. Fourth. That suitable racks be placed in the various water-closets, so that they may hold the rolls of paper and prevent them from falling into the sewerage, thus blocking the pipes and that a detail be kept constantly on duty at the baths and water-closets to look after the sanitation. Fifth. That the camp grounds be enclosed by a wire fence to prevent hogs from roaming over the camp grounds and upset-ting the slops around the companies' kitchens, as well as doing other mischief to the grounds. Sixth. That the hog lot beyond the railroad, near the rifle range, be declared unsanitary and injurious to public health. Srventh.—That Bogue Sound, between the tAvo piers opposite the camp ground, be cleared of oyster shells in the early fall or winter at low tide, and all sticks or brush, or anything on which oysters can spore, be cleared away, so as to lessen the dangerous and severe cuts of the soldiers' feet while bathing. Eighth. That all the shrubbery should be cleared out between the camp and rifle range, extending out as far as the rifle pit, so as to permit a breeze from the sound and lessen the intense heat on the range, thereby adding to the comfort and health of the men. 38 Annual JvKi'oin- Ninth. I also recommend that the grove of trees near the soniid should be removed down to a distance of twenty or thirty feet of the embankment of the sound, and that the re-maining ones be trimmed up properly, so as to permit free access of the ocean breeze to the camp grounds and destroy the harbor for mosquitoes and add comfort to the entire camp ground. Tenth. I also recommend that all the hospital supplies and all medicines be returned to the proper authority for a fresh supply. The present supply is old and has become very unre-liable, and some parts of the perishable supplies and medicines have been exhausted and should be replaced. Respectfully, Eugene B. Glenn, Mujor and Siirticoii. X. (J. N. G. Adjutant Genekal. 39 REPORT OF BRIGADE COMMANDER. Headquarters First Brigade, N". C. N. G., Statesville, IST. C, December 31, 1908. The Adjutant General of North Carolina, Raleigh, N. C. Sir :—I herewith make report of the First Brigade for the year 1908. The strength of the brigade is as follows : Three regiments of infantry, one battery of field artillery. The regiments have twelve companies and a band each, averaging in strength 600 officers and men ; the field battery, 65 officers and men. Total, 1,860 officers and men. The enlisted strength has been increased since last report about 100 men. The arms of the troops have been changed during the year, the Krag-Jorgensen rifle being exchanged for the Springfield rifle, model 1903. The First Battery, Field Artillery, is equipped with four breech-loading rifles, caliber 3.2, model 1897, with the necessary carriages, limbers, caissons, artillery store and forage and battery wagons, the necessary harness, saddles, re-volvers and sabers. The clothing of the troops consists of the summer khaki and the service blue uniform. The khaki cloth-ing in the possession of some of the companies is well worn by long usage, and a great many of the companies are short leggings for some enlisted men ; the blue is in better condition somewhat than the khaki, not being worn or washed so much. Three companies have no blue uniform. The different detach-ments of the brigade had instruction in the field during the past year as follows : Eleven companies of the Second Infantry, Companies B and D, First Infantry, and L, Third Infantry, at Fort Caswell, JM". C, nine days in July; these troops being instructed as artillery sup[)orts and reserves under command of Lieutenant Colonel Metts. And the Second Regiment again at Ghickamauga Park, Gm., in July for nine days, under the coininand of the regimental commander, Colonel Bragaw. 40 Annual Report Reports of these encampments were forwarded to your of-fice. The First Regiment for target practice, July 18th to 24th, at Camp Glenn. The Third Regiment (excepting Com-pany C) at Camp Glenn for target practice August 4th to 11th. As commanding officer of the post Camp Glenn during the tour of the troops there, I herewith report result of this rifle practice. The First Regiment arrived at Camp Glenn, report-ing strength as follows: Including Field Staff and Hospital Corps detachment and First Field Artillery attached, 646 of-ficers and men. The Third Regiment arrived August 4th, re-porting strength as follows : Including Field Staff, Band, Hos-pital Corps detachment and a detail of four officers and twenty-two enlisted men of the Second Infantry, totaling 591 officers and men. Each regiment remained in camp five days, two days of the seven being consumed in traveling to and from camp. Owing to the limited time available for rifle practice—five days —it was seen that only the marksmen record course, Special Course C, could be fired. This course was completed by each regiment. A detailed report giving each man's record of shots fired and the class in which he qualified was forwarded to your office. The range was not ready for firing on the arrival of the troops at camp, but by continuous work of responsible officers this was remedied to a great extent and the firing was not long delayed. The time being so short and the men to a great ex-tent showing a lack of knowledge of the rifle, or how to take position at different firing points, arrange sights, etc., instruc-tion in these details had to be given them on the range, thereby consuming time in giving instructions that should have been taught the men in the armory; also the breaking down of the telephone system during the shooting, consuming time. These delays necessitated the men being on the range firing from early in the morning until late in the afternoon in order to finish the course. Better results could have been obtained to have had twice the time to fire a regiment, and to have shot only in the mornings, as at the time the weather was very hot, and in the afternoon the sun was in the eyes of the men. The following is the result of rifle firing for the brigade for the year on the range at Camp Glenn x\djutant General. 41 RESULT OF RIFLE FIRING AT CAMP GLENN. First Regiment. 4) C S3 O -2 Field Steff Company A Company B Company C Company D Company E Company F Company G Company H ,--- Company I Company K Company L Company M ! Band Hospital Coips *Battery A, Field Artillery-— 15 46 58 50 50 43 50 48 50 46 49 44 36 27 i 12 I-total firin K 53y2 84y4 65y4 68 70 95% 84 87y2 86 8614 69% 84 83M" 7 5 20 16 15 2 8 6 7 6 15 7 6 12 10 37% 16% 25 17'/2 2iy2 27y2 19 28y2 30% 25% 26% 18y> 21 39 38 34 85 41 42 42 43 40 34 37 30 •Battery A, Field Artillery, engaged in pistol practice. 42 Annual Report RESULT OF RIFLE FIRING AT CAMP GLENN.—Continued. x'Vdjutant Gk.nkkal. 43 I think the Guard could be vastly improved in reliability and efficiency by an inci"eased appropriation from the State suf-ficient to pay all enlisted men at least 50 cents per drill for the twenty-four drills required by the general government during the year. Also, to carry out provisions of the regulations, and especially for the allowance of $100 per year to company com-manders for the care of government property and clerical work that will be necessary to be done in the future by the company commanders, the calling together of boards to examine officers for fitness for service, and other necessary boards, etc., when the interests of the seiwice demand the same. The time is past when patriotism alone will maintain a body of soldiers that can be relied on for any emergency. There must be some material inducement to enable recruiting officers (captains of companies in most instances) to enlist and hold in the service the men for some time after being trained. A siim sufficient to meet these pressing needs would greatly increase ��the efficiency of the troops, make the problem of maintaining a company much easier for the captain and every other officer, and give the State a force every unit of whicli, under the cir-cumstances, could be made reliable for any emergency. Eespectfully, J. F. Armfield, Brigadier General Conriudiidiiit/ First Brigade. N. C. N. G. 44 Annual Report REPORT OF COMMANDER OF NAVAL BRIGADE. New Bern, N. C, January 1, 1909. The Adjutant General, State of North Carolina, Raleigh, N. C. Sir :—I have the honor to submit my annual report for the year of 1908. All orders have been promptly transmitted during the year. No part of the brigade has been called to the aid of the civil authorities. In compliance with the plan formulated by the Navy Depart-ment, the brigade participated in the squadron maneuvers of the Twentieth Squadron, U. S. N., composed of the Naval Militia of the various States south of New York, mobilizing at Beaufort, N. C, July 16th, and embarking on the U. S. S._ Prairie at that port and joining the fleet at Hampton Roads on the ITtli, thence to Tangier Sound, where the evolutions and exercises took place. The report of Commander Bradham, Ex-ecutive Officer, sets forth in detail the work of the brigade, and is attached hereto as a part of this report. While many hardships were borne by the men, yet the exer-cises were of great benefit to the officers and men alike, as this was the first time that the brigade had ever had the opportunity to enjoy the active drills and instruction in the various branches of naval work under the direction and supervision of officers of the regular establishment. It was rather discouraging to the men of the brigade to see tlie crews of the other five States, who formed the fleet, receive pay from their States, while our men Avere receiving nothing, and working equally hard to stand at the top and reflect credit upon our Guard. North Carolina was the only State whose militia did not have their own ship. I therefore beg to i*epeat my recommendation of a year ago, that the Commander in Chief reqnest of the Navy Department the loan of a ship for the use and instruction of the militia. Adjutant General. 45 I request tliut you recommend that an appropriation be made by the incoming Legislature of sufficient size to maintain said ship and provide for the participation of the brigade in the summer maneuvers to be formulated by the Navy Department each year, and to pay the men while on duty, as is done by all other States which have !Naval Reserves. This will insure more interest, and will be an encouragement to the brigade for still better work. Respectfully, Tom C. Daniels, Captain Naval Brigade, N. C. N. O. Headquarters N. C. Naval Brigade, New Been, N. C, August 10, 1908. Sir :—1. I submit the following report of the cruise of the North Carolina Naval Brigade on the U. S. S. Prairie, July 16th to 25th, inclusive. 2. Two battalions, including First, Second, Third, Fifth and Sixth Di-visions, numbering sixteen officers and one hundred and forty-eight en-listed men, were moved by regular and special trains over the Atlantic Coast Line and Norfolk and Southern railroads to Beaufort, N. C, July 15th and l(3th. Embarked at Beaufort, July 16, 1908, at 11 A. M. On July 17th Lieutenants Sutton and Askew, with nineteen men, joined at Hampton Roads, Va., and on .July 21st Captain Tom C. Daniels, commanding brigade, came aboard at Tangier Sound, Md. Lieutenant Saunders of the Sixth Division and one enlisted man of the Fourth Division were granted leave of absence July 17th at Hampton Roads, Va. There were nineteen officers and one hundred and sixty-seven enlisted men all told. 3. Itinerary was as follows 1908. July 15. First Division left Wilmington 3:20 P. M. First Division arrived Beaufort 8 :40 P. M. Fifth Division left El'izabeth City 0:50 P. M. 16. Fifth Division arrived New Bern 3 :30 A. M. 15. Fourth Division left Plymouth 10 :40 P. M. 16. Fourth Division arrived New Bern 3 :30 A. M. Second Division left New Bern 3 :30 A. M. Second Division arrived Beaufort 5 :40 A. M. Sixth Division joined brigade at Beaufort 7 :00 A. M. Brigade embarked on Prairie 11 :00 A. M. Under way from Beaufort, N. C, 1 :18 P. M. 17. Anchored Hampton Roads, Va., 11 :45 A. M. 46 Annual REroiix 1908. July 19. Under way from Hampton Roads 10 :?>(} A. M. Anchored Tangier Sound, Md., 7:35 P. M. 22. Under way for squadron maneuvers 8:20 A. M. 23. Under way for target practice 7 :40 A. M. Under way from Tangier Sound, Md., 7:35 P. M. 24. Anchored off Beaufort, N. C, 6:35 P. M. Three divisions disembarlced 6:40 P. M. 25. Three divisions disembarked 5 :25 A. M. On train for liome 7:10 A. M. 4. The brigade was exercised as follows July 16th. Receiving station billets ; general instructions about ship ; shaking down. July 17th. Fire and collision drills ; abandon ship ; man overl:K)ard while under way; Morris tube (which was out of order). July 18th. Morris tube; signals, day and night. July 19th. Sunday inspection ; services by Chaplain Smith ; squad-ron maneuvers, en route to Tangier Sound, Md. July 20th. Morris tube ; gunnery instruction ; heaving lead ; boats under oars ; signals, day and night ; swimming ; search lights. July 21st. Same as 20th, except boats were under oars and sails. July 22d. Squadron maneuvers and resisting night attack of torpedo boats. July 23d. Under way for target practice with 3-inch guns. July 24th. Genei-al instructions under way. Three divisions disem-barked. July 25th. Three divisions disembarked and brigade on train for home. 5. The brigade was divided into two ship's divisions (A and B), corresponding to shore battalions, and were assigned to duty with the two deck divisions of regular ship's crew. Each shore division was assigned to life or whale boat for exercises, drills or abandoning ship. 0. In addition the men were assigned to duty as lookout, anchor-watch, life-buoy watch, scrubbed deck, cleaned bright work, did duty as messmen, had setting-up drills, and in a general way performed the general duties performed by the regular ship's crew. The quar-termasters and signal men kept regular watch with the ship's quar-termasters and signal men. 7. Divisional officers kept watch at sea and in port with ship's officers, and handled ship while under way in squadron maneuvers. Complimentary mention should be made of the splendid showing of our watch officers in handling ship while under way in maneu-vers, also the good work done by the signal officers. The erection of the target was an arduous and painstaking task. Our officers and men performed this duty very much to our credit. 8. It is to be regretted that general instructions regarding ham-mocks and mattresses should have been misleading. Only one division AdJUTAX'J" (iKNKHAL. 47 carriod hauunooks. The others were not provided with either ham uioeks or mattresses, occasioned, no doubt, by the belief that they could be drawn'ou board shijj. Two suits of white were insufficient: four suits of white and two white hats should be furnished and re-quired to be carried. The men were provided with a suit of white muster and a suit of blue, also lanyard, kuife and neckerchief and watch cap. Specific orders should be issued before another cruise, requiring all men to carry hammocks, four suits of white, two white hats, oue suit of blue, blue cap, watch cap and black shoes. !). Discipline was good, considering that this was the first sea duty of a majority of the brigade, and that no provision had been made for paying the men, and that all other naval militia organizations did receive regular pay, which fact was known to all the men and offi-cers, and that attendance on a cruise was not compulsory. Many offi-cers and men. almost indis])eusable. were not present, and. necessarily, the line and ranks suffered in discipline and efficiency. It is neces-sary that all officers and men attend all exercises. The men showed a willingness and desire to perform all commands and to carry out every detail, when understood. It required several days for the men to become accustomed to the commands liy a iietty officer of foreign extraction. 10. Efficiency : The officers and men are badly in need of primary instruction in seamanship, navigation, marksmanship, gunnery and-the routine of the service. It was impossible in the limited time allowed by the cruise for the officers and men to receive the instruc-tion so greatly needed. The ship was an ideal one for the cruise, decks were ample for comfortable accommodations. However, boilers and engines are of an old type and did not afford the desired instruc-tion in this department. Target score was not up to the average, accounted for, no doubt, because the IMorris tube mechanisms were out of order a great part of the time, when the guns' crews should have been practicing, also part of each day was devoted to instructing other ships' gun crews on the :\Iorris tube and, necessarily, our gun crews were prevented from attaining that degree of marksmanship desired. 13. It is recommended: (a) That the cruise be fifteen days at least. (&) That the brigade receive full pay, transportation and subsist-ence. (c) That attendance be compulsory. (d) Specific, detailed instructions be given each officer in his rou-tine duties, and lectures or instruction in navigation, electricity, ordnance, gunnery, steam engineering and seamanship. (e) That each armory be equipped with Morris tubes, signal out-fits, complete with code, and that divisional officers be required to show proficienc.v in gunnery and signaling. 48 Annual Report (f) That the brigade be provided with a ship suitable for waters iu the sounds of Eastern North Carolina of draft not over 7 feet (j inches. iff) That armories be supplied with professional books for the use of officers and men. This should include works on gunnery, ordnance, steam engineering, navigation, ship and gun drills, boat signals, codes used by the service in day and night signaling, books on landing forces, naval regulations and "The Blue Jackets' Manual." Very respectfully, C. D. Bradham, Commander 1st Batt. N. C. Naval Bi-igade, Executive Officer. Captain Thomas C. Daniels, Commanding N. C. Naval Brigade. Adjutant Genekal 49 REPORT OF FIRST INFANTRY. Headquarters First Infantry, N. C. N. G., Shelby, N. C, December 4, 1908. TiiK Apjutant General, State of North Carolina, Baleigh. Sir :—I have the honor herewith to submit my annual report for the year 1908. The regiment has twelve companies, divided into three bat-talions. The First, A, B, C and D, under command of Major E. L. Flaniiigan; the Second, E, F, G and H, commanded by Major D. D. Parks, and the Third, I, K, L and M, under com-mand of Major Lawrence Young. The present strength of the regiment is 625 officers and men. There are 51 officers and 574 enlisted men. The Band, Com-panies A, E, G, I and M had every man present, and all the other companies, except Companies B and D, had not over three men absent. B and D had been in camp at Fort Caswell, and for that reason some of their men were excused. Pur-suant to General Orders No. 9, Adjutant General's Orders, July 8, 1908, the First Regiment, Battery A, of Charlotte, and the Hospital Corps went into camp at Morehead City July 18th to 24th, which was extended one day by order of the Adjutant General. The strength of the regiment attending camp and the total strength are represented below. Total Strength. 50 Annual Report On arrival at camp we found great improvement over the year 1907. We had neAv conical tents with good floors, new mess halls for the officers and men, all equipped with water supplied by pressure from the tank at the rifle range. The greatest enjoyment the men had was in the shower baths fitted up on the sound, and they were made use of by all. The latrines were not quite ready on arrival, but were put in commission by the third day, and were found a great con-venience. Company officers should instruct their men before going to camp to be careful about dropping coarse paper, rags, or old shirts in them, as they stop up the pipes and cause trouble. When the ground gets sodded with grass we will have an ideal camp ground. The men were put to work on the range immediately and kept there during the stay. It kept ten companies busy all the time at the range and for guard duty. I put a Avhole company on guard at a time so as to have no broken units going to the range. It worked well. The health of the regiment was excellent. There is too much curs-ing by the men. Officers can and should correct this. One man was caught in camp selling liquor, was captured and made to clean up camp for a day, his whiskey confiscated and broken in the presence of the men. I am pleased tp state that the officers of the regiment are sober and well-behaved. I try to impress on my officers that drunken officers cannot expect their men to remain sober and behave themselves unless their com-manders set the example. The First Regiment was condemned by hearsay evidence through one of the religious papers of the State in a two-inch space, but was compelled to retract and apologize in more than a page of his paper. I trust the be-havior will always be such that we may court close investiga-tion. The inspection was made in the spring, and while great improvement was made in the method of keeping the property on hand and in the condition of armories, yet there is room for more, and company commanders should require the men to be neat about their clothing and about spitting and messing up the armory floors. The greatest trouble now with the Guard, I find, is to get the men to take proper care of their guns and clothing. The enlisted men will wear a suit not over thirty to forty days in a year, and will then want an entirely new suit, Adjutant Gekkkai,. 51 Avliile a person ordimirily Avill wear a suit for four to six months. This should not be, and the officers should see to it that hats and clothing are not abused. The increased allow-ance for rations comes in well; but I suggest that the Quarter-master General permit each regimental commissary to pur-chase and handle his own ration account, so that in case of war h(! would be posted in his business. I think this verv impor-tant, and would be glad if the Adjutant General Avould so order in the future. The range was much improved by broadening out and ex-tending the butts ; but the grass on the range should be mowed down close, as when long, like it was this year, it interfered with the long-range shooting. I trust by another year all the errors discovered this year may be corrected. Before closing I wish to suggest that a committee be appointed by the I^ational Guard of the State to attend the sessions of the Legislature this year and see that we get our proper appropriation bills through, and not be deprived of our rights as we were two years ago. With thanks for the many courtesies extended me by the of-ficers of the State and of the regiment, I remain. Very respectfully, J. T. Gardner, Colonel First N. C. Infantry. 52 Annual Repoet REPORT OF SECOND INFANTRY. Headquarters Second Infantry, jST. C. I^I". G., Washington, I^. C, December 7, 1908. The Adjutant General, State of N^orth Carolina, Raleigh. Sir:—I have the honor to submit my annual report. Such orders as have been received have been transmitted. Owing to stress of business I was unable to accompany the U. S. Army Inspector on his tour, being present only at one point—my home station. The result of this inspection was the disbandment of Com-pany M, at Maxton, this company being replaced by one organ-ized at Wadesboro. But one occasion arose wherein any part of the regiment was called on in aid of the civil authorities, that being Company G, a report of whose tour of duty has already been made to you. Report has already been made to you of the Fort Caswell move-ment, in which some of the companies of the Second Infantry participated. I would respectfully request that the reports of Lieutenant Colonel Metts, commanding the Provisional Regi-ment at Fort Caswell, and Captain "W. C. Rodman, command-ing Company G at the Belhaven riot, be made parts of this report. Eleven companies, band and Clinton Hospital Corps detach-ment participated in the joint maneuvers with the IT. S. Army at Camp William H. Taft, Chickamauga Park, Ga. Considera-ble improvement was noted in the matter of camp sanitation, which was made of especial emphasis, and rightly so. The nature of the terrane in which the field exercises were held made it impossible to keep the troops in sight, nor were they visible till the termination of the engagements. The return journey was marked by the extreme illness of private Ross, of Company I. The prompt action on the part of Captain Wiggins in securing medical attention en route probably saved the man's life. Adjutant General. 53 This incident emphasizes the great necessity for having one medical officer with each troop train. This was made impossi-ble this year, due to the fact that no information was furnished the headquarters of schedule of movement—nothing, indeed, except copies of contracts with the railroad companies, which were received the evening of departure. The railroad service was admirable, with the exception that somewhere en route—Atlanta, it is thought—the car of camp equijiage was transferred from that in which shipment was made, resulting in a loss of part of the equipment. The condition of this equipment was not a credit to the State. It is not understood why proper care may not be given these articles during period when not in use. To be obliged to attempt to assemble field ranges of more than one pattern, and to make a straight joint of pipe serve as an elbow, is not satisfactory—especially so when fifty or one hundred hungry men await a meal. The Colonel commanding and Lieutcniuit Colonel were obliged to occupy a tent jointly, the front of which was used as the Adjutant's office. In addition to this the tent was used to store the issue of ammunition, for Avant of a more suitable place. The Quartermaster General, in his last report, took occasion to refer to the encampment of the Second Infantry of 1906 with the words, "What happened later tends to show the demoral-ization and discipline existing in that regiment." That the stricture was inopportune and out of place in a report of that kind, all who are conversant with military usage know, and it is not the purpose of this report to refute what might be termed a general charge. No specific instance or person is mentioned. Final development discloses that the incident which brought forth this criticism was the singing on the part of some of the enlisted men around camp. Further comment is unnecessary. Report has already been made by the proper officer of the work done on the range at Camp Perry. It is hoped that target firing may be engaged in by the companies at their home sta-tion, to the end that JSTorth Carolina's name be not placed at the foot of the list again. This can be accomplished by equip-ping the companies Avith gallery targets for armory use. 54 AiSTNUAL ]\Er()i;r The cutting out of needless encampment expense would enable the Guard to more quickly reach the end aimed at by the Gov-ernment in making these appropriations, and it is earnestly hoped by the sincere friends of the Guard that these results will soon obtain. Respectfully, H. 0. Bragaw, GohmeJ Second Infantry. A'. C. N. G. Wilmington, W. C, June 16, 1908. The Adjutant General, ISTorth Carolina ISTational Guard, Raleigh, N. C. Sir :—I have the honor to make my report herewith as to the joint maneuvers at Fort Caswell, IST. C, June 1st to 10th. Pursuant to General Orders No. 5, from your headquarters, I was in readiness the morning of June 1, 1908, to receive the fourteen companies, band and hospital detachments which were ordered to report to me at Wilmington, as per the schedule arranged by your office with the railroad lines. The several companies arriving here in the morning pro-ceeded immediately on board the steamer Wilmi7igton. and under my personal command were taken to Fort Caswell, arriv-ing there at about 12 o'clock. Major T. S. Pace, Second Infantry, having been ordered to remain in Wilmington to receive the other companies arriving on the later trains, these companies Avere conducted, under his command, to Fort Caswell, arriving there late in the afternoon. 1^0 mishaps or accidents were reported by any of the com-mands, and, upon arrival at the Fort, each boat was met by officers and details and conducted to their quarters, Avhich had been put in good condition and made ready to receive the troops by Captain Whitten, Quartermaster Third Infantry, with the very able assistance of Lieutenant Craven, U. S. Army, Post Quartermaster. From the attached copy of orders, which were delivered to me upon my arrival, you will see the line of work laid down for the command. Adjutant Genekai.. 55 Company C, Second Infantry, Companies B and D, First In-fantry, were immediately detailed for duty as Artillery Re-serves. The remaining eleven companies, band and hospital corps, under my command, were termed the Artillery Supports. (^ajUain Melvain, Seventeenth Infantry, and Lieutenant Cass, Twelfth Cavalry, were attached to my staff as instructors in the Artillei'v Supi)orts. These two officers proved to be very courteous, clever gentlemen and officers of ability, being always firm in the performance of their duty. Under their super-vision of the officers of the post, this was the most orderly camp I have known during my military career. No arrests were made during the entire ten days. The enlisted men, as well as the officers, I believe, were al-most unanimous in saying that the instruction gained far sur-passed any previous encampment, and it was proven that, in order to get the practical military training, it is necessary that officers of the regular establishment be on duty as instructors at our State encampments, and I suggest that such a joint maneuver as just passed be made permanent, to take the place of the regimental encampment, if possible, that each regiment of our State troops might have this advantage. To me it is conclusive that, if the officers do their duty as they should, the work of the enlisted men will be much lighter. This, to a great extent, was the case at Caswell. A company comnuuider, giving the necessary time and attention to his com-mand, will obviate the necessity of so many small details of men for special purposes. The time has passed for so much drinking among troops and the performance of social duties before military duty, and to the man who is in the military service for the love of it, or to serve his State and country, there is a great pleasure in hav-ing things done in a military manner, gaining the experience and knowledge so necessary in the performance of duty in the field in the time of war. The officer or man who does not have this spirit will hardly make a good soldier in active service. The instruction in "outpost duty," "advance and rearguard duty," "digging trenches," and "guard duty" was of the greatest benefit to all. 56 Annual Repokt The officers and noncommissioned officers received instruc-tions each day, at meetings called for that purpose, in the care of rations, sanitation and maneuvers. Great stress was laid on these first two subjects, which, with an army in the field, are the most important. This informa-tion can best be given by officers of the regular establishment, who have studied the subjects and many of whom have them-selves been in the field in active service. It was my effort during the entire time to see that the proper orders Avere issued and delivered promptly, and that those af-fected acted without delay in the performance of the duty. All orders being delivered through battalion commanders to the companies, those heads were held responsible for the execution of same. All papers from the companies came to regimental headquar-ters through the same channel. There seemed to be some dissatisfaction on the part of officers who reported at Caswell under General Orders No. 5, Adjutant General's Orders, on the 29th ulto., and who were refused pay by the TJ. S. Paymaster for this extra service, though it was promised that the matter would be taken up with the War De-partment, this extra time not being ordered in General Orders ISTo. 44, War Department, June, 1908. The troops broke camp the morning of the 10th, in accord-ance with General Orders No. 16, regimental headquarters. The first boat leaving the post was in command of Major T. S. Pace, Second Infantry, I remaining until the last boat left, arriving at Wilmington about 9 P. M. ; the troops all departing on special trains for their home stations. Right here I want to call attention to the large amount of unnecessary baggage usually carried into camp by the several companies. The number of very large boxes makes the move-ments of commands not only sIoav, but a burden on Quarter-masters, and causes much more hard labor for the men, who are the only ones to do this work. From the experience of these maneuvers, it is my idea that companies should not be permitted to take into camp a lot of crockery and extra materials, but should each be required to use the mess kits as furnished them. Neither is it fair to a Adjutant General. 57 company going into camp with the required outfit, that some other company should have crockery, etc., sufficient to go to housekeeping with. Tlie United States Government is endeavoring to teach the National Guards of the country not only how to drill, but prin-cipally hoAv to care for themselves on army rations, as do the regulars, and how to protect a camp from sickness, which, as It spreads, depletes an army to such an extent that sometimes battles are lost for no other reason, and it is our duty to learn this self-preservation as the opportunity presents itself in these camps with the regulars. Respectfully, J. Van B. Metts, Lieut. Col. Vommundhui Hccoii'1 J iifdiitrii, y. C. N. G. Washington Light Infantry, Company G, Second Infantry, IST. C. N". G., Washington, K C, March 16, 1908. Adjutant General JSTorth Carolina, Raleigh. AL f. Sir :—I have the honor to report that on Wednesday, March 11th, at or about the hour of 6:30 P. M., I received unofficial information that Company G, Second Infantry, had been or-dered to report for duty at Belhaven, N^. C. This information was received by means of a telegram sent me at Raleigh, N". C, where I then was. After a personal conference with yourself, of short duration, I proceeded on Thursday to Belhaven, JST. C, reaching there on Thursday at about the hour of 10:30 P. M., carrying with me twelve enlisted men. Upon arrival in Bel-haven, ]Sr. C, I found the following facts to represent the situ-ation : On the 10th inst. several persons, unknown, had committed an assault upon the persons of several Greek laborers, this be-tween the hours of 7 and 9 P. M. During the day of the 11th the sheriff was called upon to arrest such offenders as could be found and was directed by the Governor to use the military for this purpose, it being feared that trouble might result from the arrests. The sheriff ordered Company G, Second Infantry, 58 Annual Report out for duty as a posse comitatus, and they left Washington, N". C, for Belhaven, N. C, on the evening of the 11th at about 6:30, under command of First Lieutenant O. B. Wynne, who was commanding during the absence of the undersigned. On the 11th inst. and prior to the arrival of the undersigned the company was called upon to arrest certain persons, which they did with promptness and without disturbance, damage or delay. They were called upon to guard the property of the Interstate Cooperage Company, operating at Belhaven, IST. C, which they did with entire efficiency. The undersigned reached Belhaven, N. C, at about 10 :30 P. M., and at once assumed command. As commanding officer, the sheriff was then requested to state his orders to the command, which were to protect the property of the citizens of Belhaven and to preserve order. At this time, the sheriff and officers having been on duty continuously for a period exceeding twenty-four hours, the undersigned told them to go home and get their necessary sleep, which they did. Order was preserved during that night and during the following day and no disturbance of any kind occurred. Acting under the orders from the sheriff, the command entrained on the evening of the 13th at about the hour of 6:30, for Washington, IST. C, carrying with it eleven prisoners who had been bound over for complicity in the offenses committed. The command reached Washington about 10 :30 P. M., and, after having been fed, were released from duty. Permit me to say, in this connection, that one hundred per cent, of the men warned for duty responded promptly and that during the tour the strictest discipline and good order was pre-served, the command receiving commendation from the citizens of Belhaven for its conduct and demeanor. The officers, non-commissioned officers and privates, in my judgment, deserve praise for their conduct and action. I have the honor to remain, Very respectfully, Wiley C. Rodman, Captain Commanding Companii G. S'rcond fiifmifrii. An.irrAxr Okxhuai.. 59 REPORT OF THIRD INFANTRY. Statk of North Carolina, Headquarters Third Infantry, N^. C. IS^. G., Reidsvii.le, N. C, December 1, 1908. AiMiTANT General of North Carolina, Raleigh, N. C. Sir :—I have the honor of submitting the fonowing report for the year ending November 30, 1908. At present my regiment consists of field, staff, band and com-panies, as follovvs J. N. Craig, Colonel, Reidsville. S. W. Minor, Lieutenant Colonel, Durham. S. Glenu Brown, Captain and Adjutant, Greensboro. W. T. Wbitteu, Captain and Quartermaster, Henderson. R. W. Morpbis. Captain and Commissary, Reidsville. Kev. A. MeCullen. Captain and Chaplain. Wasbingtou. .7. L. Harden, Regimental Sergeant Major. Greensboro. W. A. Overby, Regimental Quartermaster Sergeant. Warrenton. R. T. Burton, Regimental Connnissary Sergeant, Reidsville. FIRST battalion. .1. -T. Bernard, ^Nlajor, Raleigh. W. R. Miller, Adjutant and First Lieutenant, Raleigh. S. L. Rotter, Quartermaster and Commissary and Second Lieuten-ant, Raleigh. W. C. Harris, Sergeant Major, Raleigh. second battalion. C. L. McGhee, Major, Franklintou. S. E. Winston, Adjutant and First Lieutenant, Youngsville. B. T. Green, Quartermaster and Commissary and Second Lieuten-ant, Franlflinton. S. C. Duke, Sergeant Major, Franklinton. THIRD battalion. R. M. Albright, Major, Raleigh. Gordon Smith, Adjutant and First Lieutenant, Raleigh. A, C. :Mendenhall, Quartermaster and Connnissary and Second Lieutenant, Greensboro. Sergeant Major, vacant. Band—Raleigh. Company A—Le.xington. 60 Annual Report Company B—^Raleigb. Company C—Henderson. Company D—Louisbui-g. Company E—Oxford. Company F—Franklinton. Company G—Reidsville. Company H—Warrenton. Company I—Bnrlington. Company K—Weldon. Company L—Greensboro. Company M—Durbam. While there has not been as many changes by resignations and discharges as there Avere last year, yet there have been more than should be. I think there is a decided improvement in the regiment compared with last year. There have been no riots or mob violence during the year. The following Special Executive Order was issued Special Executive Order. October 30, 1008. Company B, Third Infantry, stationed at Raleigh. N. C, Captain W. F. Moody commanding, is hereby detailed to escort and guard securely, from Raleigh, N. C, to Concord, N. C. Will Graham, a prisoner, now confined in the State Penitentiary awaiting trial. Captain Moody, with his company, will remain on duty there subject to the orders of the sheriff, for such time as the civil antborities may deem necessaiy. R. B. Glenn, Governor and GommaiuJcr in Chief. Captain Moody reported that he assembled his company, con-sisting of three commissioned officers and fifty-eight enlisted men, left Raleigh at 4:05 P. M., i^ovember the 4th, arrived in Greensboro at 7 :45 P. M., placed the prisoner in jail at Greensboro until 3 :25 A. M. of the 5th, when he took the pris-oner to Concord. After the trial he conveyed the prisoner back to the State Prison, leaving Concord at 3 :40 P. M. on the 6th and arriving in Raleigh at 2 :15 A. M. the 7th. He reports that the men responded promptly to the call and obeyed all orders. Companies A, G, I and L, also the Gatling gun and crew from Company B, together with a troop of U. S. Cavalry, a company of IT. S. Infantry, and three companies of the First Infantry participated in some maneuvers and sham battles at Guilford Battleground, near Greensboro, on October the J 3th, xVdjutaxt Ge^'eual. 61 during the Fair week. The forces Avere divided between Lieu-tenant Colonel Minor and myself, he commanding the British forces and I the Americans. We had a reproduction of the Guilford battle, but I don't think General Cornwallis or Gen-eral Greene "would have recognized it if they had seen it. I had the honor and pleasure of being one of the representa-tives of the State to the National Guard Association, which met in Boston, Mass., on January the 13th. The delegation from this State consisted of Adjutant General Thomas R. Ivobertson, General Francis A. Macon, Colonel J. iST. Craig, Colonel J. T. Gardner and Lieutenant Colonel J. C. Bessent. As this was my first meeting Avith the National Guard Association, I never realized before how much good we can derive by being associated with. Guardsmen from all parts of the country, especially when there is no friction and all have one aim and object in view. The Northern States are far in advance of us on account of their State appropriations, their armories and equipments. I found that they all wished to lend us a '^'helping hand" Avhen-ever they could. The Association met in old Faneuil Hall, where we could see the pictures and relics of our forefathers in their struggle for liberty. We were shown through the Navy Yard. We saw some of the big war ships. We were taken on a car ride along the street that marks the way that Paul Revere took h-is famous ride, and one of the most interesting things Ave saw was a target practice with the big tAveh^e-inch guns at Fort Heath. It takes 367 pounds of smokeless poAvder to fire one of these guns, and they shoot a projectile Aveighing one thousand and fifty pounds. We received a hospitable and hearty welcome from the soldiers and citizens of Boston. ENCAMPMENT. In accordance with General Orders issued by the iVdjutant General, Ave A\^eut into camp at Camp Glenn, near Morehead City, on August 4, 1908, and returned to our home stations August the 11th. General J. F. Armfield Avas in command as Post Commander. The main object of the encampment Avas for target practice, and almost the entire time Avas taken for that purpose. We had only two parades and one revieAV. A revicAv Avas tendered General Robertson during his visit to the camp. The discipline and behavior of the men Avas better at this encamp- 62 AxxuAL Repokt nieut than any one I ever saAv before. There was ahuost no drinking, and there was no occasion for any one to be confined in the guardhouse. TRAIN SERVICE. The train service was better than we have had for several years. The accommodations were fairly good, and we arrived at camp in time to get the tents arranged and everything in good shape before dark. The following companies were present : A, B, D, E, F, G, H, I, K, L, M, and the Band. Company C Avas excused on account of having participated in the Fort Caswell maneuvers. All of the other companies that were at Fort Caswell were also at Camp Glenn. Each company had more than seventy-five per cent, of their strength. There were present 49 officers and 496 enlisted men. The ofiicers discharged their duties faithfully. The shooting was as good as could be expected from men who had never had practice before, this being the first time they had been on the range. The range was under the supervision of Captain Dwyer, of the regular army, and Colonel W. L. McGhee, Inspector of Small Arms Practice, N". C. N". G. REMARKS. I think every commissioned officer should feel and realize how much depends upon them in the discharge of their duties, especially from now until January 21, 1910, when we will either be accepted or rejected by the War Department. Much de-pends upon the captains of the companies, and I hope every one of them in the Third will put forth every effort for the good of the regiment. At a meeting of the Third Regiment Association at camp it was the unanimous opinion that our State should do more for the Guard than she had been doing, and that we appoint a committee to present this matter to our next Legislature and see if we could not prevail on them to appropriate sufficient funds to carry into effect laws already enacted by which the company commanders and enlisted men might get some compensation for their services during the year. Respectfully, J. IST. Craig, Colonel Third Infaittry, N. C. N. G. Adjutant Genekal. 63 State of North Carolina, Headquarters Third Infantry, N. C. N". G., Reidsvilee, N. C, August 18, 1908. General Thomas R. Robertson, Adjutant General of North (Uirolina. Raleigh. N. C. Sir :—I have the honor of submitting the following report of encampment of the' Third Infantry at Camp Glenn from Au-gust 4tli to 11th, inclusive: TRAIN service. Company G, of Reidsville, and Hospital Corps, together with myself and staff, left Reidsville on the morning of August 4th, 7 :30. The military train was made up at Greensboro, com-posed of Companies X, B, G, I, L and M, Hospital Corps and Band. We arrived at Camp Glenn about five o'clock P. M. The other part of the regiment came by way of the ISTorfolk and Southern and Seaboard, and arrived at camp about 10:30 A. M. The service was very good, with the following excep-tions : It was understood that the Southern would furnish a full baggage car for the Reidsville company, Hospital Corps and Regimental Staff, but they only furnished a half car. The Hos-pital Corps has more baggage than any two companies. We should have arrived home on our return trip about four or five of the afternoon of the 11th, but, OAving to a breakdown of the engine just below Kinston, Ave did not get home until twelve o'clock that night. We were delayed three or four hours be-tween Kinston and Dover. The folloAving reported for duty Colonel Craig, Lieutenant Colonel Minor, S. G. BroAvn, Cap-tain and Adjutant; Rev. A. McCullen, Chaplain; W. T. Whit-ten, Captain and Quartermaster; R. W. Morphis, Captain and Commissary; three Majors, three Adjutants and First Lieuten-ants, three Commissaries and Second Lieutenants ; four regi-ments, noncommissioned staff; three battalions, noncommis-sioned staff. 64 Annual Repokt Company A—Lexington 3 officers. 43 enlisted men. Company B—Raleigli 3 officers, 48 enlisted men. Company D—Louisburg 3 officers, 48 enlisted men. Company E—Oxford 2 officers. 35 enlisted men. Company F—Franklinton 3 officers, .51 enlisted men. Company G—Reidsville 3 officers, 32 enlisted men. Company H—Warrenton .3 officers, 40 enlisted men. Company I—Burlington 3 officers, 4.'5 enlisted men. Company K—Weldon 3 officers, 41 enlisted men. Company L—Greensboro 3 officers, 48 enlisted men. Company M—Durham 3 officers, 43 enlisted men. Hospital Corps—Reidsville 3 officers, 8 enlisted men. Band—Raleigh 28 enlisted men. Making a total of 51 officers and 451 enlisted men. The pur-pose of this encampment being target practice, all drills that might in any way interfere with the practice were cut out. The First Battalion was detailed on the range the first day for target practice. The Second Battalion was detailed to go into the pits and act as markers and scorers; while the Third Battalion furnished the guard and did other camp duties. This program was continued by alternating each battalion. The scores made by the soldiers were very good, considering this to be their first practice. All men entered heartily into the work, and I think the practice was of great value to them. The Majors drilled their battalions on Saturday morning. There was a regimental parade on Saturday evening, and on Sunday evening there was a parade, and a review was given in honor of General Robertson. The discipline and behavior of the men was all that could be expected or asked for. I feel that the encampment was a benefit to the regiment. The water supply, the mess halls and all the improvements recently made were greatly appreciated. There Avas very little sickness in camp.' Respectfully, J. JST. CRAro, Colonel Third Iiifuntnj. Y. C. N. G. Adjutant General. 65 GENERAL ORDERS. State of North Carolina, Office Adjutant General, General Orders No. 1. Raleigh, January 21, 1908. On tlio recommentlation of tbe brigade commander, and as provided by law. the Naval Militia of North Carolina is hereby divided into two battalions of three divisions each, as follows First Battalion. First, Second and Sixth Divisions. Second Battalion. Third, Fourth and Fifth Divisions. For the purpose of organization, and to elect battalion officers, the commissioned officers of the naval brigade, field, staff and line will meet at New Bern. Wednesday night, January 29th inst.. at such hour as may be fixed by the brigade commander. By order of the Commander in Chief: THOS. R. ROBERTSON, Adjutant General. State of North Carolina, Office Adjutant General, General Orders No. 2. Raleigh, February 1, 1908. I. The several organizations composing the National Guard of North Carolina will be inspected for the current year during the months of March and April, on the dates indicated below, and at the following places Raleigh, Monday, March 2. Fayetteville. Tuesday, March 3. Lumber Bridge, Wednesday. March 4. ^Nlaxton. Thursday, March 5. Wilmington. Frida.v, March 6. Clinton. Saturday, March 7. Wilson. Mondaj-, March 9. Goldsboro, Tuesday and Wednesday, March 10 and 11. » Kiuston, Thursday, March 12. Edenton, Friday, March 13. Washington. Saturday, March 14. Tarboro. Monday, March 16. Weldon, Tuesday, March 17. Warrenton. Wednesday. March 18. ^ Oxford, Thursday, :March 19. Henderson, Friday. March 20. Louisburg. Saturday, March 21. Franklinton, Monday, March 23. 5 66 Annual Report Dui'baiu, Tuesday, March 24. Burlington, Wednesday March 25. Reidsville, Thursday, March 26. Winston, Friday, March 27. Mount Airy, Saturday, March 28. Greensboro, Monday, March 30. High Point, Tuesday, March 31. Lexington, Wednesday, April 1. Salisbury, Thursday, April 2. Concord, Friday, April 3. Shelby. Saturday, April 4. Charlotte. Monday and Tuesday, April (5 and 7. Statesville, Wednesday, April 8. Hickory, Thursday, April 9. Asheville, Friday and Saturday, April ]0 and 11. Waynesville, Monday, April 13. II. All organizations located at the stations named will be paraded for inspection by their respective commanders on the dates herein given, the hours of inspection and all details connected therewith to be fixed by the Inspector General. III. One or more officers of the army, detailed by the War Depart-ment, will accompany the Inspector General for the purpose of mak-ing the inspections required by act of Congress. IV. On the day of inspection all officers in command of organiza-tions will submit to the inspectors the roster and descriptive book of their respective organizations, and turn over a complete inventory of all quartermaster and ordnance stores on hand, as well as exhibit to the inspectors for examination all arms, uniforms, equipments and military property of every description, with which such officers are chargeable. V. All officers of the general staff, and all field and staff officers of regiments, resident at any station where an organization is to be inspected under this order, will present themselves in person, properly uniformed, to the inspecting officers. The uniform for inspection will be the dress uniform : Provided, however, that this requirement may be modified by the Inspector General in his discretion. No officer or enlisted soldier will be accepted in a mixed uniform, nor in any dress not in accordance with regulations. yi. Company commanders will bring to the attention of the inspect-ing officers all military property unfit for use. in order that the same may be condemned and dropped. VII. Upon the conclusion of the tour of inspection the Inspector General will prepare a detailed report of the same, and mail it as early as practicable to the Ad.1utant General. By order of the Commander in Chief THOS. R. ROBERTSON, Adjutant General. Adjutant General. 67 State of Xoktii Carolina, Office Adjutant General, General Orders No. 3. Raleigh, March 10, 1008. 1. Tlie Quartermaster Geiierjil will at once undertake and enter upon the woi-k necessary to put the camp site and ritie range, near Morehead City, in suitable and satisfactory condition for permanent «Hvupancy and use. He will, with the aid and co-operation of the Norfolk and Southern Kailway Company and the municipal authori-ties of Morehead City, in accordance with their several agreements, proceed to have water and lighting plants installed and the requisite buildings and storehouses erected, as well as provide for arranging and keeping the grounds in proper shape for encampment and ritle practice purposes. He will have all work done that may be needed for quartering the troops while engaged in target practice on the rifle range, and will also have the camp site and rifle range supplied with ade<]uate water facilities, latrines and sewerage. He is empowered to have any other work done, not herein specified, as in his judgment will the better e»iuip the camp and ritie range with conveniences and necessities calculated to promote the health and comfort of the troops. 2. The Quartermaster General is authorized to make contracts for the work herein contemplated, subject to the approval of the Com-mander in Chief, and in his discretion he may call to his assistance any officer of the general staff whose services he may require. o. The expenditures for all work on or in connection with the rifle range will be met by the Disbursing Officer, with funds allotted to the State for the "Promotion of Rifle Practice." The travel herein enjoined is necessary in the military service. By order of the Commander in Chief THOS. R. ROBERTSON, Adjutant General. State of North Carolina, Office Adjutant General. General Orders No. 4. Raleigh. May IS, 1908. The board of officers, consisting of General .J. F. Armfleld. First Brigade ; General Thos. R. Robertson. Adjutant General ; General Francis A. Macon, Quartermaster General ; Lieutenant Colonel R. L. Leinster. Assistant Adjutant General, detailed to prepare and recom-mend regulations for the North Carolina National Guard, having com-pleted their work and submitted it to the Commander in Chief, the same is hereby approved, and is adopted and published for the guid-ance and government of all concerned. All former regulations and ordere conflicting therewith are hereby revoked. By order of the Conmiander in Chief: THOS. R. ROBERTSON. Adjutant General 68 Annual Eepokt State of North Carolina, Office x\djutant General, General Orders No. 5. Raleigh, May 19, 1908. 1. For participation in the seacoast defense exercises, as outlined in General Orders No. 44. current series, War Department, tlie fol-lowing organizations and officers of the North Carolina National Guard will proceed to Fort Caswell, N. C, June 1 Companies B and D, First Infantry ; Companies B, C, D, E, G, H, I, Second Infantry ; Companies A, B, C, L, M, and Band, Third Infantry ; Hospital Corps detachments of Second and Third Infantry Lieutenant Colonel J. '\'an B. Metts, Second Infantry, and Regimental Staff, except Regimental Quartei'master ; Major T. S. Pace and Staff. Second Infantry ; ^Major W. C. Rodman and Staff. Second Infantry Major J. J. Bernard and Staff, Third Infantry ; Major R. M. Albright and Staff. Third Infantry ; Major F. H. Holmes, Chief Surgeon ; Cap-tain A. H. Harriss. Assistant Surgeon ; First Lieutenant M. B. Aber-nathy. Assistant Surgeon. 2. The several organizations named will entrain under their imme-diate commanders, and, on reaching Wilmington, N. C, all officers and commanders of organizations will reiwrt to Lieutenant Colonel J. Van B. Metts. Second Infantry, for such orders as may be neces-sary to expedite the movement to Fort Caswell. On arriving at Fort Caswell the troops herein specified will remain under the command of Lieutenant Colonel Metts until otherwise disposed of by the com-manding oHicer of the fort. 3. The officers and men will travel in the field service uniform, and will ship the dress uniform in such manner as may be provided by the Quartermaster's Department. Officers and organizations will take cots and the customary mess kits, tentage and camp equipage being furnished by the State. By order of the Commander in Chief THOS. R. ROBERTSON, Adjutant General. State of North Carolina, Office Adjutant General, General Orders No. 6. Raleigh. .Tune 12. 1908. The Second Infantry,. North Carolina National Guard, will proceed to Chickaiuauga Park, Ga., July 1st, for ten days' duty in field ma-neuvers. On arrival at the maneuver camii the regimental commander will report to the conmianding ofticers for si)ecial orders prescribing camp duties and field exercises. No ball cartridges will be taken to the maneuver camix nor used at any time except as specifically directed by order. Adjutant Genekal. 69 Coiiipiiiiy conimandors will iiiako a personal inspection of the uieu of tlieir respective organizations for the purpose of seeing that no ball cartridges or unauthorized arms are carried to the maneuver camp. The regimental commander will issue such special orders as may be necessary for the proper movement of his regiment. Transportation will be aranged by the Quartermaster General of the State, and the necessary transportation requests issued by him. Applications by officers to be excused from this tour of duty must be forwarded through military channels to this office. The regimental commander may. in his discretion, excuse enlisted men upon the recommendation of the company conunander. Each company must attend camp with not less than 70 per cent, of its enlisted strength. All officers and men who fail to attend the maneuver camp, without being properly excused, must be reported to the Commander in Chief, through this office. By order of the Commander in Chief: THOS. R. ROBERTSON, Adjutant General. State of North Carolina, Office Adjutant General, General Orders No. 7. Raleigh, June 18j 1908. All organizations of the organized militia of States participating in the maneuvers to be held at Chiclvamauga, Ga.. July, 1908, are hereby granted permission to pass through the State of North Carolina under arms, en route to and from said maneuvers. By order of the Commander in Chief: THOS. R. ROBERTSON, Adjutant General. State of North Carolina, Office Adjutant General, General Orders No. 8. Raleigh, June 30, 1908. So much of General Orders No. 0. current series, as directs the Sec-ond Infantry to proceed to Chickamauga Park. Ga., July 1st, is hereby revoked, and the regiment in question will talvC up the movement to Chickamauga Park on July 13th. The regimental commander will issue any additional orders re-quired to carry out and provide for the change of date. By order of the Commander in Chief: THOS. R. ROBERTSON, Adjutant General. 70 A:!^KUAL Report State of North Carolina, Office Adjutant General. General Orders Xo. 9. Raleigh. July 8, 1908. 1. The First and Third Regiments of Infantry and the First Bat-tery Field Artillery, N. C. N. G., will engage in target practice on the State Range near Morehead City on the dates and for the periods hereinafter indicated. 2. The First Regiment of Infantry and the Hospital Corps detach-ment at Charlotte, and the First Battery Field Artillery will proceed to Camp Glenn July 18th, and go into camp until July 25th, on which latter date the organizations named will return to their home stations. 3. The Third Regiment of Infantry and the Hospital Corps detach-ment at Reidsville will proceed to Camp Glenn August 4th. and encamp until August 11th, and on the latter date return to their home stations. 4. First Battery Field Artillery, for purposes of discipline, Avill be attached to the First Infantry during encampment. The regimental camps will be under the immediate supervision of the respective regi-mental commanders while on duty, and each regimental commander will be held responsible for the proper guarding of his camp and for the discipline and instruction of officers and men. . I'pon the close of camp the respective regimental connnanders will forward to this office reix)rts showing the number of men upon the roster of each company and the number daily reporting for dvity. 5. Un«ler orders from the Executive Officer of the rifle range, regi-mental commanders will require all officers and men subject to duty on the range to report for target practice at such hour and in such manner as may be fixed and prescribed by the Execiitive Officer of the range. 6. All enlisted men and all officers below the rank of Major will be required to engage in target practice in accordance with Small Arms Firing Regulations, and all scores made u]ion the range will be re-corded and filed with the proper officer. 7. The officers and men of the organizations herein named will be allowed pay for eight days upon the new basis of pay provided by re-cent act of Congress. Officers detailed for duty on the range in Special Orders from these headquarters, to be hereafter issued, will be allowed pay for the periods of the two encampments herein ordered, their pay likewise to be estimated on the new basis provided by act of Congress. No staff officers, except those regularly attached to the First and Third Regiments of Infantry, will be on duty on the rifle range or receive pay therefor, except those regularly detailed in spe-cial orders fi'om this office. 8. The movements of all organizations ordered to camp will lie regu-lated by schedules furnished by the Quartermaster General. By order of the Commander in Chief THOS. R. ROBERTSON. Adjutant General. Adjutant General. 71 State of North Carolina, Office Adjutant General, General Orders No. 10. Raleigh, July 20, 190S. General Orders No. 9, issued from this office July 8, 1908, is hereby amended, so as to provide that all the troops and officers goiug iuto camp at Camp Glenn, July 18th, shall remain there until July 24th, and receive pay for eight days. All staff officers, specially detailed for duty on the ritle range at Camp Glenn during the encampment of the First Infantry, will be allowed pay for eight days, except where other-wise i)rovided. I>y order of the Conmiander in Chief THOS. R. ROBERTSON, Adjutant General. State of North Carolina, Office Adjutant General, General Orders No. 11. Raleigh, August 8, 1908. Paragraph 3, General Orders No. 9. issued from this office July 8, 1908, is hereby amended so as to i)rovide that the Third Infantry shall remain at Camp Glenn until August nth instant. By order of the Commander in Chief THOS. R. ROBERTSON, Adjutant General. State of North Carolina, Office Adjutant General, General Orders No. 12. Raleigh. August 10, 1908. The following named officers and enlisted men will constitute the State Team to attend the National Shoot at Camp Perry, Ohio, the present month Brigadier General Thos. R. Robertsan. as Team Captain. Colonel W. L. McGhee, I. S. A. P., as Range Officer. Captain R. G. Gladstone, Third Infantry, as Spotter. Captain J. W. Bizzell. Second Infantry, as Coach. Captain R. A. Page. First Infantry. First Lieutenant J. H. Koon. First Infantry. Second Lieutenant R. F. Cbitty, Third Infantry. Sergeant S. E. IVIalone, Company D. Second Infantry. Sergeant E. G. Burkhead, Company I, Second Infantry. Corporal C. A. :Miller, Company H. First Infantry. Corporal W. D. Suggs. Company B. Third Infantry. Corporal Ralph Wade, Company D. Second Infantry. Corporal Joe Michael. Company A, Third Infantry. Private Tom McAdams. Company I, Third Infantry. 72 Annual Report Private W. A. Smith, Company G, Third Infantry. Private S. C. Jennings, Company C, First Infantry. Private R. T. Jenliins, Company B, First Infantry. Private J. K. Tonney, Company K, Second Infantry. Private R. D. Jackson, Company L, Second Infantry. All of the officers and men of the Team, except Colonel W. L. Mc- Ghee, Range Officer, will proceed to Camp Perry, August 18th. Colo-nel McGhee will proceed to Camp Perry August 11th, and report for duty to the Executive Officer of the Range. By order of the Commander in Chief THOS. R. ROBERTSON, Adjutant Oeneral. Adjutant General, 73 SPECIAL ORDERS. State of North Carolina, Offick Adjutant General, Special Orders No. 1. Raleigh, January 3, 1908. Major C. S. Jordan. Medical Department, and Major C. D. Harris, Subsistence Department, are hereby assigned to the First Brigade, respectively, as Chief Surgeon and Chief Commissary. The officers named will report by letter to the Commander of the First Brigade. By order of the Connnander in Chief: TIIOS. R. ROBERTSON, . Adjutant General. State of North Carolina, Office Adjutant General, Special Orders No. 2. Raleigh, January 3, 1908. Lieutenant Colonel George E. Hood, Inspector General's Depart-ment, will proceed to Clinton, N. C, and examine the books and ac-counts of the Paymaster General. By order of the Commander in Chief: TIIOS. R. ROBERTSON, Adjutant General. State or North Carolina, Office Adjutant General, Special Orders No. 3. Raleigh, January 17, 1908. The resignation of Second Lieutenant M. L. Cannon. Company L, First Infantry, is hereby accepted, and the commanding officer of said company will hold an election to fill the vacancy. By order of the Commander in Chief TIIOS. R. ROBERTSON, Adjutant General. State of North Carolina,' Office Adjutant General. Special Orders No. 4. Raleigh. January 17, 1008. The resignation of Second Lieutenant W. M. Robey, First Battery Field Artillery, is hereby accepted, and the commanding officer of said battery will hold an election to fill the vacancy. By order of the Connnander in Chief: TIIOS. R. ROBERTSON. Adjutant General. 74 AisrxuAL Eepoet State of North Carolina, Office Adjutant General. Special Orders No. 5. Raleigh. January 22. lOOS. 1. The Paymaster General is hereby directed to turn over to the Coiuinander of the Naval Brigade. N. (\ N. G.. the sum of $200 in addition to what has been heretofore paid, to settle certain accounts incurred -by the Naval Militia in attendance at the .Jamestown Expo-sition. August, ]907. 2. The Commander of the Naval Brigade will file with the Pay-master General an itemized statement of all hills paid out of the foregoing allowance. By order of the Commander in Chief: TITOS. R. ROBERTSON. Adjutant General. State of North Carolina, Office Adjutant General, Special Orders No. G. Raleigh. February 3, 1908. Captain John W. Norwood, First Infantry. Waynesville, N. C, is hereby appointed Assistant Inspector General with the rank of Major. He will report in jierson to the Inspector General. By order of the Commander in Chief TIIOS. R. ROBERTSON, Adjutant Gcnoal. State of North Carolina. Office Adjutant General. Special Orders No. 7. Raleigh. February 3, 1008. The commanding officer of Company H. First Infantry, is directed to hold an election to fill all vacancies caused i>y the promotion of Captain John W. Norwood. By order of the Conimander in Chief THOS. R. ROBERTSON, Adjutant General. State of North Carolina, Office Adjutant General, Special Orders No. 8. Raleigh. February 10, 1008. It appearing from the report of the connnanding officer of Com-pany K, Second Infantry, that C. H. Ellis, W. A. Stallings, D. W, Irvine, D. Roy Winstead, L. M. Garner and J. W. Mitchell, enlisted men of said company, have left the company station without leave, and whose present addresses are unknown, ou the recommendation Adjutant Genkral. 75 of tlK' comiiiniKliiij; oliirer of said coiiiiiauy, the iiii'ii above iiulicatod :>re hereby discharged from the National (Jtiard of this State for the good of the service. By order of the t'ouiinaiider in Chief: TII08. K. R(JBERTSOX. Adjutant General. State of North Carolina, Office Adjutant General. Special Orders No. 0. Raleigh, February 21, 1908. The coimnandiiig officer of Company L. First Infantry, will hold an election to fill all vacancies caused by the resignation of Captain Quint E. Smith. By order of the Commander in Chief: TIIOS. R. ROBERTSON, Adjutant General. State of North Carolina, Office Adjutant General, Special Orders No. 10. Raleigh, February 21, 1908. Privates J. F. Stephenson. John Dixon, W. H. Campbell, G. G. Wat-son, duly enlisted members of Company R. Third Infantry, being re-ported absent without leave from their company station for more than sixty days, and their present whereabouts being unknown, are hereby discharged from the service of the State without honor. By order of the Commander in Chief: TIIOS. R. ROBERTSON, Adjutant General. State of North Carolina, Office Adjutant General, Special Orders No. 11. Raleigh, February 24, 1908. Colonel George L. Peterson, Paymaster General, is hereby granted leave of absence for eight days, commencing February 29th, with per-mission to go beyond the limits of the State. By order of the Commander In Chief: THOS. R. ROBERTSON, Adjutant General. State of North Carolina. Office Adjutant General, Special Orders No. 12. Raleigh, February 29, 1908. Colonel Thomas Stringfield, Inspector General, will proceed to make the annual inspection of the National Guard of North Carolina, as provided in the itinerary prescribed in General Orders No. 2. 76 Annual Report dated February 1, 1908, and will continue on such tour of duty until tbe same is completed. In addition to his duties as Inspector Geuei-al, he is hereby appointed Surveying Ofllcer, and as such he will examine all property and stores in the Arsenal in the possession of the several organizations of the Guard reported as unserviceable, with a view to the condemnation of the same, and he will further investigate and report upon all cases of property lost either through voidable or un-avoidable causes. By order of the Commander in Chief THOS |
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