The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1879-07-27
MILITARY MATTERS.

Fort Fred Steele from Fort Washakie,
where he has been stationed for two
years. His recent promotion caused
his transfer to Steele.
The following promotions are an
nounced from Washington: Walter S.
Wyatt to be first lieutenant Ninth in
fantry; William F. Norris to be first
lieutenant Ninth infantry.
Leave of absence for one month, to
take effect when his services can be
spared by hispost commander, is grant
ed Lieut.. George F. Chase, Third cav
airy, Fort Robinson, Neb.
Lieut.. John Scott, regimental quar-
termaster, Fourth infantry, has re-
turned to his station with his wife,
whom he met at Omaha. Mrs. Scott
has been visiting in the east.
Lieut.. Robinson, Fourth infantry,
who has been stationed at Rock Creek,
in command of detachment employed
in repairing the Rock Greek and Fort
Fetterman road, has returned to Fort
Sanders.
Col. Wesley Merritt, Fifth cavalry,
commanding Fort D. A. Russell, W..
T., is appointed a special inspector, to
inspect at his post such damaged SUBJ
sistence stores, for which Lieut.. George
o. Eaton, Fifth cavalry, A. c. s., is
responsible, as are now reported to
require the action of an inspector.
Brig. Gen. Crook has returned to
Omaha from Fort Hartsuff, having
visited northern Nebraska where the
new post is to I've located. He viewed
the country between the Minnecadusa
and Snake river, a short distance above
the mouth of Snake river, about 100
miles northwest of Fort Hartsuff, and
will recommend the location of the
new fort there. However, Gen. Crook
says it is possible the fort will not be
located in this department, as the de-
partment of Dakota can better supply
the required fort. The amount to be
expended is $4,000, and the fort will
be constructed for the protection of
cattle ranehmen and settlers on the
frontier.
The general of the army has acted
upon the report of the board of equip
ment which was recently in session at
Washington and which recommended
some sixty changes in the general
equipment of the army. Gen. Sher-
man approves most of the changes rec.
commended in accourtrements, etc., but
this recommendation applies only to
purchase for future use. The changes
recommended in the uniforms of officers
is disapproved, and will not be made.
The Lee magazine rifle is to be adopted
for experimental use. The carrying
out of all the changes recommended
would require an expense of nearly
81, 500, 900, and the department has
only about $500, 900 to apply this year.
One of the important changes approved
is that the cavalry sabre be sharpened
and the scabbard changed to ft the
sharpened weapon.
Following are the recent orders from
the headquarters of this department.:
Upon the, recommendation of the
medical director of the department,
Acting Assistant Surgeon George w.
Towar, U. s. A., now at Grand island,
Neb., will report in person, without
delay, to the commanding officer, Fort
Hartsuff, Neb., for duty.
Acting Assistant Surgeon S. S. Boy.
er, U. s. A., now on duty at Fort
Hartsuff, Neb., will upon arrival there
at of Acting Assistant Surgeon George
w. Tower, U. s. A., proceed to Fort
Hall, Idaho, without delay, and report
for duty.
Acting Assistant Surgeon William
T. Owsley, U. S. A., now on duty a
Fort Hall, Idaho, upon the arriva
thereat of Acting Assistant Surgeon S
S. Boyer, U. S. A, will, at his own re
quest, report in person, without delay
to the medical director of the depart
ment, at Fort Omaha, Neb., for an
nulment Of contract.
Our readers will be pleased to lear
that Mrs. Benner, widow of the lat
Lieut.. Benner, who so heroically riske'
!, his life last year for the benefit of tn
yellow fever sufferers, is in comfortabl
, circumstances. Brig. Gen. Augur, U
S. A., to whom letter of inquiry il
, regard to Mrs. Benner, twas addresse,
, recently, answered as follows:
A portion of the funds in my hands
with a sum received under the auspice
of the chamber of commerce of New
York, have been invested in govern
5 ment bonds, giving her an income o
, $500 per year. In addition she has
fine home in Rogers Park, Cook coun
ty, ILL.,, ten miles frem Chicago, pai
3 for. l have just paid off mortgag
8 of 5000; so Mrs. Benner is compare
lively comfortable. Congress wi
y, eventually give her pension, when sh
! will be well settled.
q. C. AUGUR,
: Brig. Gen'l U. S. A.
: Thus, is added another instance
! the numberless acts of kindness show
| worthy objects of relief by high officer