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Show CLOSE INSPECTION AT FORT DOUGLAS POST Wednesday morning, at Fort Douglas military post, the various battalions were Inspected by the commanding officers and staff, and tho men, their arms, equipment and quarters were subjected to a thorough scrutiny. , Tho Inspection was followed by guard mount. A number num-ber of visitors from the city were present pres-ent to see the evolutions and greatly enjoyed the handsomo appearance of the troops. Colonel Walter Scott, commander of the post, started at 0 o'clock on a nlnctv-mllc nlnctv-mllc ride as a test of horsemanship and military fitness. He was accompanied bv Major .1 M. Armstrong and Captain T. R. Harker. The Journey will include a trip to Lchl and southward until fortv-five fortv-five mllo8 have been covered, when the return will bo made over tho same route. The ride must be completed within threo days. |