Weekly journal-miner. [volume] (Prescott, Ariz.) 1908-1929, 1912-10-02
GIVEN WELCOME AT
EARLY DAY SCENES.


General Sehuylers journey through
the Verde Valley, was an ovation,
and during his two days absence
from Prescott, scores OF old time
residents were greeted. after a third
of century had passed away since
he was in that field engaged in fight
ing the Apachcs.
Upon arriving at Camp Verde, the
public school children and several
hundred adults were assembled on
the old parade ground. where this
distinguished officer often perform
cd military duties, and he was wei
coined back with patriotic songs and
expressions Of good will from all.
Geo. w. Hancc was master of ccrc-
monies, and the occasion was said
to be most memorable that had ever
taken place in that community.
General Schuyler reciprocated the
welcome rendered him with a time
~ address. while his aide, Lieut..
James, Will l.. Clark. and r. n.
Frcdcrieks also addressed the pec-
pie. After the ceremonies were
over, General Schuyler started out
to make an investigation OF the old
buildings used for military purpos
| ~
ing. and designated for what branch
of the service IL was used in 1873,
or thirty-ninc years ago. The old
sutlcr store that has given way to
merchandise center along modern
lines OF civilian design, was enter
cd. Here General Schuyler recalled
many pleasant "reminiscences when
the officers used To mingle and en-
JOY themselves from relaxation OF
military cares and duties. While
at Camp Verde he recalled thrill
ing episode. which was substantial
cd by several old time residents
who arc still alive. when he was
surrounded by a band of $50 rene.
gadc Apachcs, and his cavalry troop
on duty had only fourteen men
ready Tor action. The occasion
arose over the arrest OF a sub-chief
OF the tribe. whose release was in
stantly demanded, or else an at
tack would be made. While the
parley was going on. fifty Indian
scouts. employed by the government
came into the post. and the rene
gadcs Withdrew to the river.
The journey up the Verde valley
ended at the Haskell & Kirwagen
ranch. but which. General Schuyler
stated. was more Familiarity known
TO him as Government Springs.
Leaving his auto he went direct to
the spot where the watcs oozcs
from the ground, which was re
gardcd a. a remarkable occurrence
since the last time he had been
at the place was in 1873. I, was this
point where he had charge OF $500
| Apachcs. who were driven like
sheep in the big roundup tina, Gen
erai Crook accomplished when the
Indian was conquered and conccn-
tratcd at that point To be issued
rations.
Arriving at Jerome. General
Schuyler and Lieut.. James were con.
Quoted through the underground
workings of the great United Verde
mines by Will l.. Clark. two hours
being devoted To investigating the
mineral deposits and going into the
zone where the fires are still rag
ing, but under control. This trif
proved revelation to the military
guests. and they were astoundct
that such conditions should be IL
existence The trip through the
smclter occupied another hour, OF
which Thomas Taylor the superin
tendent. conducted the party.
General Schuyler returned To thu
coast yesterday morning and e.
route will visit the Grand Canyon
for day He is enthusiastic owe
the trip made To the scenes of hi
early military life. and stated !
was pleasure To again grasp thu
| hands al On many pf the pionccrs
who have assisted in making tn
journey one that will be cherished
as time rolls on.