Weekly Chemawa American., May 29, 1908, Page 9, Image 9

THE CHEMAWi
ELSE W H EE" R EI
The senate passed a bill Wednesday,
providing a pension of $12 per month
for the Indian policemen living, and
widows of those killed, in the capture of
of Sitting Bull at Standing Rock Agency
in 1890. The recognition of these brave
men, although somewhat tardy, is well
merited and all acquainted with the fact
of the case, will be pleased to see that
they, are thus rewarded for their faithful
services. -Weekly Review.
Leaves of absence for the various
employees have been granted. Vacations ,
hsive been arranged so that each depart
ment will be looked after during the
entire, time. Part of the employees will
leave on June 22 and the rest will leave
on July 28. Several employees will take
part of the vacation without pay. A
number have been detailed to attend the
Cleveland N. E. A. Sherman Bulletin.
Bupt. E. A. Atkinson, of Parker, Ari
zona, has been transferred to Truxton
Canyon, and Supervisor Holland is de
tailed to relieve him by July 1. Super
intendent Atkinson is securing a nice
school and a desirable change of climate
for July. Native American.
The Y. M. C. A. quartet, composed of
Robert Yellowtail, James Nasha,Camilio
Ardia and Harry Wentworth, pleased
the student body on Sunday evening
with "Where is My Wandering Boy To
night." It was their first appearance be
fore the school. The choir .and glee club
also rendered several selections. Benito
Amago gave a violin solo.
A custard pie made by Rosa Solida,
doughnuts by Jennie Maxwall, and a
jar of salad by Juanita Lisalda were
sent to the superintendent for inspection
by .Mrs. Haller, housekeeper at the
ranch, the other day. These samples
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and many others received previously are
good evidence that the ranch girls re
ceive excellent training in cookery. A
more contented lot of girls would be
hard to find than those at the ranch:
Sherman Bulletin.
Martha Cornsilk, who graduated with
the class of '08 and is now studying
nursing, writes entertainingly of her ex
periences in a city hospital. She says:
"Sometimes it is very amusing to us to
hear some of our patients asking queer
questions concerning ourselves. Because
we are known as Indians they seem to
think we are natives of India. This
would make anyone smile. Yescerday
I was dusting one of the private wards,
and there is an Italianin it. This man
does not speak much English, so he said,
'You belong to Japa?' I told him. 'No!';
He said 'Indi?' 1 said 'No.' 'Well,' he
said, 'where is your country?' I thought
it was time to express myself, so I told
him I was an American!" Arrow.
Much has been done here recently in
the way of improvement. New buildings
are being erectedj many yards of concrete
walk laid out and new employees' added
to the staff.( All of this is inspiring to
the student body and places the school
in a better position to turn out excellent
citizens. The Arrow.
Frank Mt. Pleasant is getting into
shape for the American Olympia team,
which will go to London in July.
James Thorp and some of the distance
men will also . participate in the trials
which will be held in Philadelphia on
June 6th. It would be a great' honor to
be chosen to represent America : in
the Olympic world's championshipnot
only for the individual but for the
school and the whole Indian race. The
Arrow.