Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-01-15
CHASING THE HOSTILES.
DUTIES AND HABITS OF THE Gov
oRNMENT INDIAN SCOUTS.
Three Tribes Of Apaches That Are Alweys
ksliAbie Details of the Arduous
Work af the sc0ats-Thetr
Life In Camp.

When an outbreak occurs more men
are enlisted and sent on the trail Of the
hostiles. The Yuma and MOjave
Apaches have been scouting for the gov
ernment for many years, and also the
San Carlos These three tribes are al
ways reliable, and only those that have
been with them know their worth. Dur
ing the last few years the White Noun
tain men have been enlisted, and now
the Chiracahan is found to have taken =
liking TO Uncle Sans service.
The scout is regular soldier, governed
by the articles of war, the same as the
army in general, but he Is only enlisted
for six months, and, except the police ut
the agency, is only paid on discharge,
with final statement On enlisting he Is
given Springfield rifle. q feld-belt and
ammunition, canteen, and cup. 10 his
belt il attached q small brass tag with
his number and the letter OF his
company stamped on 1t. For
clothing all he draws is dark blue shirt
and blouse. Very seldom is the shirt
drawn. the blouse being about all he
cares for. In the field each scout Ii sup
posed to wear . piece OF white
cloth tied around his head to distinguish
him from hostiles, as it has been found
that he prefers to travel with the blouse
folded under the belt to keep the weight
OF IL Of the hips. These companies are
generally about fifty strong, with ono
first sergeant, three or four other
sergeants, and rs many cOrpOrals,
generally chiefs or sons of chiefs or trust
worthy men. They are commanded by
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