, 1890-06-25
MRS. LOGAN'S TRIBUTE.
Widow of Gallant BLACK lack
Compliments Cheyenne.
Writes Entertainingly of the Town
and Fort Russell.
Capitol Reception and Inspection of
Company "K."

Mrs. John \. Logan in Ladies' Home journal
Leaving the good friends at the witch
log hour OF midnight, we were 500 fast
asleep in the Michigan" awakening in
the morning at the Magic City. Cheyenne.
whose good citizens had turned out en-
masse to welcome us royalty 20 their cap
ital, of which they are justly very proud.
The first thing in order was a drive to
Fort D. A. Russell, where had been ar
ranged a military review and a splendid
exhibition drill, including maneuver from
the modern tactics. to show the improve
ment made in the science of war since the
days of the rebellion and Hardee's tactics.
In a splendid carriage, behind Governor
Warren's I've thousand dollar flying trot-
tiers, we were soon whizzinR over the
broad plains to Fort Russell. This is one
of the largest, oldest, and best military
posts in the United States; and here are
stationed some Of the finest troops OF the
army. As we looked upon the skilliul
movements of the six companies of finely
equipped troops, as they executed the
commands Of Col. Ofley and Col. Miner.
we felt that all the talk about our insig
nifcant army was most unjust, and, were it
necessary, we should find That what the
army lacked in numbers they made up in
efficiency; and that they are infinitely
ahead of the obligatory sJldier of Europe.
The comfortable, tidy quarters, the
broad parade ground. the grand trees,
homes and gardens of the officers and
men. made US happy to know that they
were not isolated from society, and
doomed to live 10 a cherries barren
waste. After a bounteous feast and re-
ceDtion at the home OF Col. aud Mrs
Miner. and meeting the pleasant officers
and their good wives and daughters, we
we're driven to the capitol, in the govern
or's rooms, where a pleasant reception
mad been arranged. In front of the cap
itol were drawn up in line two pauIes
of militia, composed of the Young men
and boys of this enterbrising state; and
as IT to keep pace with the provisions OF
tbs constitution OF Wyoming, extending
the right of suffrage to the OF this
advanced state, a company of young
women appeared, presenting as fine an
pearance as their brother warriors. They
would have gladiened the hear Of Joan
of Arc" by their proficiency in hand
ling their warlike weapons. A.
we watched these pretty girls 90
through the manual OF arms. aud keep
step to the music, I'VE are Coming Three
Hundred Thousand Stroug.'' and the
command of the graceful Capt O'Brien,
who saluted the reviewing party. and an
nounced the command was ready for in
spection, we wished in our heart that the
able and fearless champion of the rights
OF women, Miss Anthony could have
been present to witness womsn's achieve
meDts in arms, demonstrations that wher-
ever the barriers are removed women can,
and will, rival the stronger sex in what
ever she undertakes. If she is to be a
part of the militia, may she not one day
enter West Point and abolish tina; rem
nant Of barbarism, hazine, as well as
carry of the prize of that institution for
her proficiency in the science of war.
Fine school buildings, churches, public
buildings and residences are being built
with such rapidity that one could
easily imagine a magician's wand had
called them into existence. Wyoming
will come to the front OF new s;ates with
a population second to none in refinement
and progress.