The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1892-1907, 1894-02-03

esming Ball -vsrious uetss.
The death Of Bessie, infant daughter
OF Sergeant and Mrs. Quinlan, ON the
Sist nlt., aroused the sympathy OF the
entire garrison. The afiiiction was rem
dered doubly hard to bear, as three long
weeks OF constant nursing and watch
Ing, loving care and professional skill
combined seemed, at one time, to have
driven away the shadow Of death. But,
alas the ray Of hope was but a trans;-
tory CLEAN, that gradually darkened
and finally went out forever with the
dying life Of the loved one. The de-
scent OF the Angel OF Death was SO
quietly made that its presence was not
suspected until it had released the soul
from its tenement of clay and was wing.
ing its way back toward the gates that
stood ajar" above.
And thou art dead las young and fair
As augbt Of mortal birth:
And form 50 soft, and charms 50 rare,
30 soon returned 10 earth"
Lying in beautiful white casket,
surrounded by clusters of pure white
oses-emblematical of the pure spirit
Of the dead child she seemed to be but
sleeping. A vision of visiting angels
appeared to be impressed upon the face
of the beautiful sleeper, as though it
had thus caught and retained glimpse
of the brightness Of heaven in those
last moments of life. Like a precious
flower she had bloomed in the hearts Of
her parents, and before the touch Of
time could wither, had rooted deep in
their affections-there to forever bloom,
watered by the tears of memory. The
loss of this little child is indeed a sad
affection. Though but ii months old
she had found lodging place in many
a heart besides that Of her parents her
bright smile and angelic temperament
rendered Bessie general fayorite. The
funeral occurred ON the LIST inst. and
was largely attended Company ID, of
which Sergeant Quinlan is member,
turned out in body as token of sym
patty with the bereaved parents.
Troop q, 4th cavalry, has secured the
hall for the night Of the 22d inst, when
the boys will give grand full-dress ball
one Of those affairs which only sol.
diers know how to manage successfully.
The troop is going to great expense and
will spare no pains to make this the
biggest affair of the kind ever given at
the post. The supper will be elaborate
and dainty, and the decorating commit
tee is already planning original and ar
tistic designs.
/ The present prospects of the Fourth
infantry remaining here are far better
than they are for moving to new sta.
ton. Well, year or so more don't fig
IRE very much with those who expect
TO hang on for 80 years. AS well serve
here as somewhere else.
There are two orchestras existing in
the band at present. Private Bergman
is leader of the second one formed, and
has succeeded in producing some very
good music. A dance given by orches
ira No. 9 last night was well attended
The new scenery TO be used in the
comedy, Engaged" which the officer:
and ladies Of the garrison will produce
on Tuesday evening next, will prove d
welcome change to those accustomed te
visiting the post hail.
The r. A. & y. L. will give an enter
tainment and dance on the night Of thu
18th inst. at the post hall. Invitations
will be issued, and those attending vii
enjoy an evening of pleasure.
"Sailor Jack" of company \, ha!
been illustrating the art of skating, the
past few days, as practiced in Norway
Jack has no rival at the post when HI
dons his racing skates.
A bill has been introduced in Con
grcss to authorize enlisted men TO retir
after % years service, provided the.
have served 20 years as non commits
stoned officers.
A detail Of 20 men has been sent (.
Fernan lake to cut ice. Ii the presen
cold spell continues week longer tn
ice honses will soon be filled
Burroughs have been authorized I'M
der the 3-year act to Priyates iellun
= of the band, and Marley of + compan.
A son was born TO the wife of Quar-
termaster-Sergeant Cornell on the PAT
of last month.