San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1894-10-12
ARMY NEWS.

On the arrival OF the squadron OF
the Third cavalry, under command
OF Major Morris, at Fort Ethan AL
Ian, Vermont, a large number Of
prominent Green Mountain people
visited that post and gave the
troops hearty welcome. Among
the party was Governor-Elect
Woodbury.. The freedom of the
city Of Burlington was extended to
the cavalrymen.
First Lieutenant j. w. Heard,
Third cavalry, made score of l6I
at Fort Sheridan with the kragg-
Joergenson rifle. This is a good
score considering the weapon is
one he was not very familiar with
The examination of privates of
the hospital corps for the position
of acting hospital stewards will
take place in the near future. The
examination papers are being pre-
pared at the war department and
will be sent out about October 10
Orders assigning Sergeant Lyons
to mounted service to the Sixth
cavalry are revoked, he having
been previously assigned to the
Fifth.
Orders directing that Captain F.
E. Pierce, First infantry, be re-
lieved from recruiting duty at
Minneapolis, are revoked.
Lieutenant Colonel H. w. Law
ton, inspector general, is announced
as inspector general of the Depart
ment of Colorado.
The new cornet player of the
band entertained the garrison
this morning at guard mount
with the solo "Sweet Spirit Hear
my Prayer" Musician Pendleton
plays a remarkably sweet cornet
which sounds all the better for
not being too strong. Guard mount.
ing takes place at $50, and the
music now rendered is strictly first
class.
Assistant Secretary of War J. B.
Doe, now on a tour of inspection to
prominent army posts, was dined
by citizens of Kansas City, and re-
ceived by the authorities at Fort
Riley.
Mrs. Corbin, wife of Colonel H.
G. Corbin, United States army,
died in Washington Tuesday.
For the first time in the history
of the United States army, permits
sion has been granted by the war
department for the presentation Of
a stand of colors to regiment by
private citizens. The regiment is
the Fifteenth infantry at Fort
Sheridan.
Major Dewitt Davis, Fifth U. 5.
cavalry, who has been on leave for
the past three months, is on visit
here en- route for Fort Mcintosh,
where he will be in command. This
is the first time Major Davis has
Joined the regiment since his pro-
motion three years ago.
Second Lieutenant r, B. Wal
lace, second cavalry, has been de-
tailed for temporary duty pertain
ing to the national gnard of Mon
tana, and has been ordered to re-
port to the governor at Helena.
Private Flanagan arrived from
Ireland, joined the cavalry, sent
to Arizona, first Sunday read
prayer book under a mesquite,
stung by yellow jacket, ran to
quarters. Next Sunday same pray
er book under same mesquite
bush, "a brown beetle buzzes
around his head, eyed suspicious
ly by Flanagan, up jumps Elan
nigan, light breaking in upon
him "hould on there, We divil We;
do We think | don't know we in
yer fataguts."
The Infantry and Cavalry school
staff have recommended esadop-
tion of work by Captain w. H.
Carter, Sixth cavalry, entitled,
Cavalry Horses. Brides and Sad
dies"
The "Slum" nine defeated the
Second" nine in a matched game
yesterday afternoon for a keg of
beer. Gum captained the "Slums"
and played lst base, Holiday did
the bossing for the Seconds"
The "Weinerwurst" nine will
play the Second" nine Sunday af-
ternoon for purse Of five dollars
the purse is up and hot game is
expected.
New Suits Filed.