New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-08-01
THE SANTA FEE JUBILEE.
paGEANrRY SPORT AND INDUSTRY.
HISTORICAL PROCEssIoNs-APAUHbF Lf'F OI''r'
THE EXPOSITION ITSELF.


and remarkable as it's name. 1t was opened on July
Q and closes on August g. 1.-The thirty third day OF
the 333d year of European occupancy" But the oa'e
assumed 1880 is apparently more matter OF
convenience than accuracy. About 1917, accoru-
ing 10 the president of the Ierritorisi
Historcal Society Santa Fe, then an lndlah
pueblo, was first settled by Europeans" ho"ofei'
the exact date is involved In Ohscurlty' anu 'no
good people of this ancient town nave hauo 'n.
most Of the doubt Inspired by the example OF
Denver and undeterred by Drnvers sorry IMAM
cjal results they resolved upon an exposl'lon.
With an entirely justfabe faith In the richness Vi
New Mexico's mines and the capacity OF her S'oeN
ranges they resolved to set forth her resources 10
the country at large. But the country al large mas
turned somew indifferent ear.
II was hoped that Eastern visitors would
he attracted not only to the temporary advantage
of local business but that they might be induced to
make permanent investments IN the many proh'soie
fields which New-Mexico presents. For the iar
West vearDs with an exceeding great yearnlng Tor
capital to develop her rich resources and Tor capi-
tai her people look ongingly TO the East or, as the
Zunis have it, to the Land OF Day." And year Dy
year the development of the Territory Is Deihg
effected, since her Ores, beef, mutton and WOOL are
staples for which there must exist an increasing
demand. Yet it does not appear that tne
irrigation of New Mexico's soil by Eastern
capital has been materially fastened ny
thirty-three days of Indian dances ana morse
racing. These amusements, aside from the perma-
nent features of the exposition have been the chiei
attractions up to the present week On Wednesday,
Thursday and to-day there have been held Ills
torical Pageants" each intended to represent CEN
tury in the life of the Territory In these there was
much that wasinterestng and suggestive NO.
in the Union can claim a eventful past than
this gray old pueblo, and there was no discord
between the glitterDg Spanish cavaliers anu me
ancient Governors palace. or the lndlah warrio's
and the low adobe walls which have been silent
witnesses If change for ages.
THE FIRST CENTURY OF SPANISH OCCUPATION.
The notes of military band and the appearance ora
Spanish cheftaln all IN crimson black and gold'wtn
helmet and sword, were enough on wednesday morn
ing to draw the entire Mexican population INTO the
dusty streets and rouse them from their hereditary
indifference This procession. representing the hrst
century of Spanish occupation. was male up, LOT
the first half OF representatives from different In
dian tribes In all the glorv OF red cchre and YER
million, San Juan, the portly chief, led band OF
Mescalero Apache Warriors For arms they bore
long lances decked with plumes. shields colored
like tomato can, bows arrows anu
quivers of mountain lion-skin. Some had
little strips of iron or tin fastened TO their moe
casns, which tinkled as they walked and others
showed shining decorations of beadwOrk and metal
disks upon their buckskins and robes. But the most
common articles of costume were cotton drawers
and shirts of hue earthly enough to inspire dis
trust in the most enthusiastic dev0tee OIL cooper
The saddle is the natural place for these Apaches
and they would have shown TO far better advantage
on horse back than stumbling along IN single file
with an occasional hitch as from fear that some
part of the apparel about to slip to the ground
One alter another the lines OF raven
black elf-locks and cleaning eyes encircled the
crowded plaza After the Apache men of war came
the peaceful ZunIs their heads grit with red fleIs
wrapped IN blankets with silver belts and brace
lets OF Shells while at their head marched one OF
the eight Abnos of the tribe. above whose haxen
hair futtered banner, "Zunis 1Gt1 Century"
Then followed the innocent San Juan Pnebos
baked by the sun and strangely clad IN buckskinS
blankets, cotton underclothing ana Oh waist
coats and behind them were the PIcuris, naked 10
the waist and painted with whIfe wearing wreaths
of native willow their heads With them were the
Acomas from their lofty pueblo III Arizona, whlle
the Apaches were accompanied by bali a dozen OF
their children boys from the Indian school at Alou-
querque, whose neat gray uniforms were AZ the
arthest remove from the savage frpperies OF their
sires.
THE SPANISH INVASION.
The second sec ION OF procession representing
the spanish INVASION of the aboriginal possession OF
tn, soil was showy spectacle, deligl fII to the
| wondering MexIrans and fiavoring strongly OF a
circus street parade. Coronado-Don Delgado rode
| 6,st with twenty Spanish courtier' and knights,
splendid in gold lace, silks and sashed douolets-
| their costumes contrivod, fear me, with a
view to pic ures IRE effects than historical accuracy
Esueio- Coronrl ChAres followed with more
| glIttering courtier-, escorted by fifty cavaliers
IN coats of mall bedIzened with gOll and silver tn
sell fully equipped with helmets, swords aud spurs.
| So much for the SpanIard whose iDsatiate thirst
for gold first led him to tins land.
The heroic labors of the early priests not
forgotten Amic seQaamT the motto
on The uext banner IN the pageant, and beneath 1t
! rode band OF black-robed priests wearing long,
| flat Spanish beavers. Then tine early modes OF
iran, portation illustrated by pack tram of
tiny burrOs some loaded with wood Others with
Mexican boys. and the train closrd by an an
Gent Mexican cart, acarretta, cumbersome struc-
ture. entirely of wool. with huge solid
Wheels which shrieked pain uly atevery luIn. the
PROCESSION turned into the exposition grounds just
above Fort Marcy, greeted with the thunder Of can
| non, and the Indians betoOk themselves TO the
| roof OF one OF the buildings, while the SDaniards
were drawn up in front.
SURRENDER OF AN INDIAN PUEBLO.
Then was supposed to be depicted the capture OF
an Indian pueblo and the subsequent surrender Of
the Indians to the and sword OF the Spaniards
But from the course of events | Judge that
the spanlards we're more bent upon beng photo
graphed. The Zuuis the roof uttered shrill
war-cnes ceaseessly, bending their bows and
eager TO discharge flight OF arrows
into the ground before their mimic assailants But
the latter not asssiling just then.-they were
| being photographed. So the Indians came down
| and surrendered peaoeably. Major sena the chle
marshal. Coronado, aud few If the elect returned
with tie dusky savages to The roof where the ban
uer of Spain was supposed to be planted. and the
| Indians went through the form OF swearing alle-