Idaho news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1887-1891, 1889-03-30

4ANSN lNSiututS hfs III All respects on
the same military footing as all others.
The non-commissioned officers are Sc
lee'ed and promoted from the ranks OF
their own regiments and the commits
stoned officers arc assigned TO the regi-
menis as vacancies occur Each col
orei regiment has a chaplain.
A detailed description OF the duties
Of soldiers, even in peace times. would
require too much time and space, but
general idea Of the daily routine win
correct the erroneous impression so
generally entertained that soldiers
life is one Of idleness. Reveille is
sounded al or near sunrise, the exact
time varying somewhat at different
posts. Al the first note the garrison
flag Is hoisted. Ali soldiers on duty
must turn out in ranks at this and all
other roll-calls Drill for an hour or
more follows soon after al "A time fixed
BY the commanding officer. The cere-
mouy Of guard-mouniing takes place at
nine o'clock; fatigue call comes next
In order Cthe sick cali which inter
yenes, not being, Of course, a call for
duty), when such men consisting Of the
old guards aud others designated in
turn perform the necessary fatigue and
police duty Of the post At eleven
o'clock FIRST sergcants call is sounded,
when these iunciionarics repair TO the
Hdjutaut's Office for the perfecting Of
The rolls Of the sergcant-major, thus
enabling him 10 keep his roster cor
recily. aud also 20 receive such infor-
nation aud instructions as may be nee
cssAry concerning their troops, batter
les or companies. Dinner is at noon.
At an hour designated by the post-com-
mander afternoon drill call is sounded,
when the troops exercise in such ma
MOWERS as are prescribed. Dress pa
rade usually takes place just before
sunset. and Il is 20 timed that retreat il
sounded jus; after the troop beats" of
during that ceremony. The flag Ii
lowered at the last note OF retreat
supper soon follows dress parade
Tattoo roll-call IS AZ nine o'clock, and
taps or lights are out a half an houl
later. While attendance at religious
ceremonies is not compulsory in tho
army. many Of the men attend Divine
service NJ those posts-of which Their
are thiriy-tour that have chaplains
and moro observance is given 20 th'
DAY than was the ease in former years
Men are detailed for guard duty viii
such frequency as the strength OF tn
force at the post where they are sta
toned renders necessary. There an
three relicfs Of prescribed number o
men. with one corporal 60 each relic
and one sergeant Of the guard. Tw,
hours ON one post and four hours of
during the tour Of twenty-four hours
is the unvaryiug routine. Each sent
mel is instructed by the officer OF tn
guard. who is lieutenant, under au
thority OF the officer OF the day, 10
take charge Of this post and all govern
ment property in view; salute an Off
GERS according TO rank; in case of fir
alarm the guard, " and such other OF
ders as are deemed necessary are given
The order Is given to the sentry on Nc
ito turn out the guard for all genei
n of,aers. the commanding officer
the officer Of the day, and for all arme
narties." Any breach OF disciplin
while on guard is an aggravation {
. the ofrense, and il behooves the soldie
70 have his wits about him and to a
tend strictly 10 duty during his tour
! Guard duty is, like the reading OF tn
: Koran. an endless task.
Our military posts are in many II
: stances isolated communities in then
selves, and In many respects as diitel
. pnt from civilian settlements or vi
: lnges as can well be imagined. Their
nre nost-echools, at which enlisted so
fliars can. II so disposed, pick up fal
eommon-school education during on
.orm OF enlistment. The subject
compulsory education in the army h'
been exhaustively discussed Of lau
/. and 80 accomplished an officer
. Breyet Major-General james u. r
has given u as his opinion that enlis
u men should not be compelled againi
lheir Wills to attend post school
About ten years ago james A. CARTEL
and Robert Schenck, while serving 9
The committee on military affairs
tbo House Of Representatives prepare
4 clause in the revised statutes SCI
tion 1,sS1, which atterward became
law. and which is as follows
eschools shall be established at a
posts, garrlsons or permanent camp !.
q which the enlisted men may be IL