The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1883-04-05


Capt. A. s. Daggett, 2nd Inf, Fort Spc-
kane, has been summoned to headquarters,
and is expected to arrive to-day.
Capt. WIN. II. Miller. LIST Cav, has re-
turned from his leave of absence, and re-
sumed his duties as q. NJ. at Fort Walla
Wala.
Our genial friend Mr.. J. G.. Blake has
again resumed his duties at the q. NJ Depot,
where he may be found hereafter during bus
mess hours.
The Department Commander Gen. Nelson
A. Miles, and It, O. f. Long, aide.de camp,
arrived at headquarters CA Friday evening
last, from San Francisco.
Capt. Phillip NJ. Price, U. S. Engineer
Corps, made a visit to army headquarters On
Monday, on his way to the Cascade locks,
the construction OF which he has in charge.
Mr. W. Joel Moran, the exceeding spruce
and gentlemanly paymasters clerk. who
used to accompany Gen. Eaton to this post,
was married in Richmond, Virginia, last
week.
The military authorities continue to fur
nsh escorts for the Northern Pacific X. X.
pay train at the front. 1t. VIM. j. Turner,
2nd Int. going out from Fort Cpur Aene
with Is men last week.
1t L. w. Cooke 81 Iaf., and a squad Of
soldiers from Fort Mssoula are stationed at
the Northern Pacific H. H. front coming
west, to keep toughs and liquor sellers of
the Flathead Indian reservation.
Official notification of the promotion Of
LIST 1t. Abuer Ialnos, jr., to the Captaincy
Of Co. ID. 2nd Inf, vice Fak, retired. has
been received. This also promotes 2nd 1t.
VIM. c. Muhlenberg, X Co, to LIST 1t. of L
Co.
Col II. G. Merriam. 2nd Inf, reported at
headquarters yesterday morning, Oh tele-
graphic instruction OF the department com
mauder. He is accompanied by Chief Moses,
who has also been requested to come down
for a personal interview with Gen. Miles.
Gen. o. y. Greene, Asst. Adjt. Gen. de.
parted ON Saturdays steamer for short
trip to warmer climate. lie has been
much indisposed of late, and the trip. it is
hoped, will be beneficial 1t. o. f. Long
aide-decauip, assumes his duties duriss his
absence.
A board for the purchase OF cavalry horses
has been instituted at Forts Wala Waila,
Lapwai. C,eur d'Alene, Klamath aud BOISE
Barracks. and 65 horses are to be purchased
for distribution among the different troops
OF the lat Cavalry, at an average cost OF 81 25
each. A board for the purchase OF artillery
horses has also been instituted for service at
this post, to purchase 30 horses, not to ex-
coed $3.50 each.
The ceremony OF presenting the Nevada
Trophy to Capt. 5. 7, Jocelyn. 2lst Inf,
commanding Co. b. to which company it
was awarded, rs having the highest score of
any company in the army during the past
year at craftsmanship, aud of presenting
the gold medals awarded to LIST Sergt. }. ID.
Gerber. Troop II, LIST Cav, as best shot in
the department. and to Sergt. c. ii. Clark,
Troop 3, LIST Cav, winner of the End prize
at Leavenworth, took place on Tuesday.
The battalion at Vancouver Barracks was
paraded, and after appropriate remarks by
Gen Miles the trophy and medals were
handed ever to the fortunate recipients.
The battalion then passed in review aad was
dismissed. 1t is needless to say the troops
presented very fine appearance and alto.
gether it was very enjoyable sight, tho
weather being propitioas.
At Stuttgart, Germany, en- the 2lst Of
February. two Vancouver artists figured
prominently gu a public occasion, under the
kind patronage OF His highness Prince Sake
Wsimar The Presidents of the committee
Mere G. +. Gould, Esq, c. b. British Min.
lister Resident; q. l.. Catlin. Esq, Consul
u. s. A. The programme took the form OF a
literary and musical entertainment, given on
behalf OF the sufferers from hailsterms and
floods in Wurttemburg. and the large sum
Of fourteen hundred marks was realized.
The Rev. Mr.. Tasker delivered u lecture on
Thomas Hood. the poet, which afforded
high enjoyment to his audience. Miss Ida
belle S. Haughey, daughter Of Capt. James
Haughey. 2lst U: 5. Infantry. aud Mr.. Van
Leunep sang duet. by Smart. She also
sang that charming song. by Martial.
..Twicksnham Ferry" aud beautiful COM
position Good Night Beloved" by MIR.
Charlie, Whitney Coombs. Miss Haughsy
was recalled several times and responded
gracefully with Home Sweet Home" Miss
Haughcy and Mr.. Csosbs srs still pursuing
their musical studies abroad, with marked