The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1917-02-02
THE RETURNING TROOPS
OF THE EXPEDITION

Win the troops coming from
Mexico ride the colored men from
illfated Carrizal. They are of
the 10th Cavalry, one of the half
century old organizations Of the
United States army. From the
days of the Civil war this regi-
ment has kept its distinction in
always being found where fight
ing was. In the Indian wars and
in the trouble with Spain and
in the Islands" as well az during
the Mexican occupation the 10th
Cavalry has taken an active
part.
Last fall the iiftieth anniver-
sary Of the mastering In of the
regiment occurred, and the half
century Of splendid service of
the colored troops was celebrat-
ed under the inspiration of Cen
eral Peshing. in a manner as
unique as entertaining. Thous-
ands of the white soldiers looked
on and applauded the pageant
representing the various engage
ments in which the men of the
10th Cavalry showed some of
their engagements during the
long years Of service.
The regiment will probably
make only a brief stay in Co.
lumbus, moving 10 Arizona to
their old posts.
One of the most picturesque
detachments of the punitive ex-
pedition will be mustered out Of
the federal service on arrival at
Fort Apache. Arizona, in the
near future. These are the In
dian scouts who went ioyously
in chase Of Villa last April under
command of Captain o. p. NJ.
Hazard. Of the 10th Cavalry.
When these seasoned old scouts
went through Columbus last
spring on their man hunt they
were arrayed in eagle feathers
and pistols, and a few other
things AN odd miNture Of Indian
taste in war decorations, and up
to-the-minuto firearms. Two of
the number were credited with
the capture Of Geronimo. One
was full blooded chief called for
short Yet-su-ay. One scout call
ed. Peaches" ." possibly so called
! beca So he did not look the part,
, Joined the scouts later because
when the expedition started OIL
from the reservation, he on foot
walked 40 miles missing the
train by three hours.
The best element among Co.
lumbus merchants are glad that
the oath Infantry will be station.
ed here-for all who understand
! the loyalty and courage of the
: colored troops believe they will
, do their best 10 preserve order
at Columbus-and TO protect
! the ladies and children in cas-,
: of trouble from any source.
Those Of us who remember
the splendid behavior of the col
D ored people in the Southerr
E States TO the wives and childreI
of the southern men who wer,
!: in the Civil war. know that col
! ored people are faithful to 1
. trust. There was not one cas-,
: on record Of a colored man beini
+ unfaithful TO the helpless womei
2 and children in his care.
= The men Of the Gath nave
. reputation for brave fghting-
and we believe that we will b
= able to say when they leav
Columbus that they are well
= hammered as well as brave
u The citizens are glad to hav
the fighting colored men her,
e believing that nothing bu
harmony will mark their stay
: Chaplain w. GLADDEN. Of tn
: oath is well known and high
4 ly esteemed in Columbus, hi
! spiritual control over his me
! Is fine, and they will doubtles
! 10 honor to his training. Gree
I ings brave oath Infantry.