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You will never implant in the Indian an idea of
value by showing him a column of figures.
The leading strings which have tied the Indian to
the Treasury ever since he began to own anything
worth owning, have been a curse to him.
Wherever we find the Indian idle we find him a
pauper and unruly, wherever we find him busy, we
find him comfortable and docile.
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Keep always in mind the truth that whatever brings
the Indian into closer touch with whites who are earn
ing their living by hard work, is of prime importance
as on educating influence.
Let us seek to make the Indian an independent la
borer as distinguished from one for whom the Govern
ment is continually striving to invent occupations.
We must strive in every way possible to make the
Indian an active factor in the up-building of the com-
munity in which he is going to live.
The Indian made over into an imitation white man
is bound to be like a Navajo blanket from which all
the Navajo has been extracted—neither one thing nor
the other.
Deliberation is of the essence of tact in dealing with
Indians. Short steps are best, for their minds do not
take long and quick leaps ahead with respect to new
things.
I would give the young Indian all the chance for
intellectual training that the young Caucasian enjoys;
he has it already, between Government aid and private
benevolence.
Every attempt made by the Government, the poli
ticians, or short-sighted educators to blot out a dis
tinction stamped upon the Indian by a hand more
powerful than ours, has accomplished nothing beyond
making a strong man a hopeless and pathetic nonde
script.
BOY SCOUTS
A goodly number of the Scouts have passed the
tenderfoot test.
We have received an invitation from the Woodburn
Scouts to participate with them in some Scout games
and activities.
Scoutmaster Henderson, Committeemen Dr. Sisco
and Mr. Decorah assisted at the Court of Honor in the
examining board.
Next will be a demonstration by the girl scouts.
Some one rumored that in a recent hike the girls cooked
a meal in the woods—someone fried an egg on a stick.
Hey Scouts, can you beat that?
We regret very much to see Scout Tommie Buckles
leave our school, but owing to poor health he had to
go to the sanatorium at Tacoma. He was a patrol
leader in Troop 5. The Scouts wish him the best of
luck.
Many applications are coming in for membership.
In order that certain Scouts may have an opportunity
to advance they have been put in several shops a* tool
boys—to keep the shops in order and to assist in car
ing for the tools. A boy in this position has a chance
to learn if he will.
Feb. 13th was Scout day in the Auditorium at the
opening session. We demonstrated first aid, methods
of communication, carrying the injured, fire rescuing,
Scout Oath and Laws. The following Scouts put the
demonstration across: Hans Jack, Harvey Sharo,
Leslie Evans, Francis Ray, Wilbur Pepion, George
Gallegas, Adrian Broyles and Bennie Jones.
The Court of Honor held at the Court House
recently was an inspiration to the boys who attended.
Silverton and Dallas had representatives. Those com
ing before the court for merit badges at this court
demonstrated what can be accomplished in Scouting.
Merit badges were given for Masonry, Carpentry,
Auto Mechanics, Cycling. Plumbing, Health and Schol
arship. A boy from Silverton was awarded a badge
for scholarship. He was asked what were the require
ments. It meant an average of 90 in his studies dur
ing the semester, deportment above the average, nei
ther late or tardy at any time. Those classifying in
this were admitted into a club. Why can’t some of our
students qualify for scholarship? Is it worth trying
for? Have you checked on yourself since the begin
ning of the second semester? Are you doing the good
turn daily to yourself in advancing your knowledge
by applying yourself to study? When we see these
young white boys coming up for merit badges it is a
sign of activity to advance. It points out that they
have spent time on their subject. A lead worth fol
lowing: Chemawa affords a wonderful opportunity
in its vocational education to advance in merit badges.
Let’s go get ’em!
—G. w. B.