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itFORT -HUACHnCA, , Aug. 4-CAP)—The romantic. Indian scouts of the United States army—descendants of the same tribe ruled by such mighty chieftains as :* Geronimo, Mangus Colorado and Cochise-^*are headed for ’bblivion., VOf the once extensive group of Apache* who played such a vital part on the las£ frontier in bringing peace between white men and Indians 50 years ago, only eight survive. When they have been mustered out or die, taps-’ will.' be sounded for the famous organiza-tion of fighters. The array has in-i- dicated- there will be'no replacements. • -' . ? • -Once Colorful* Unit •Two years ago the Indian detachment of the 25th infantry at Fort Huachuca numbered more than. a score. But deaths and retirements have cut heavily into the small group, which, became‘known as one of the most unusual and colorful units of the army.The army once maintained scouts in many encampments of the West. Xow the only detachment is at Fort Huachuca; overlooking the .purple and gold of the desert where the Apaches once roamed to plunder or kill everything in their path. On all sides is ground consecrated to the Apache—where their warriors once held sway until subdued,.Do Minor Work Now.Where the scouts were once an integral part of the army’s fighting forces against the Indians, their work now is minor in scope and detail, but they take it seriously. They do patrol duty, ride line fences on the military reser\'ation, and see that trespassing regulations of theclirsiJas.tIS(post are obeyed.Commanding the scout detach-myit is Sgt. Sinew L. Riley, small, swarthy-skinned descendant of the once, savage tribe. He is a modern Indian, possessed of education obtained in the reservation and mission schools, but he cherishes his highly • romantic background and heritage*-o- . .
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Arizona Independent Republic
Phoenix, Arizona, US
Mon, Aug 05, 1935
Page 15
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