THE CHEMAWA AMERICAN
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lines. If so, he. may count upon any
assistance I can give him; for my inter
est in the solution of our great problem
is in no wise abated because prudential
considerations demand that I lay aside
the direct responsibilities borne so long.
With thanks for all the kindness and
courtesy I have received at your hands,
and with every good wish for the con
tinued success of your administration,
I am. . Sincerely yours,
Francis E. Leupp.
To the President.
Dear Mr. Leupp:
Secretary Ballinger has handed me
your letter of resignation as Commis
sioner of Indian Affairs. In accepting
your resignation I wish to express my
appreciation of your indefatigable labors
in advancing the interests of the Indian
Service, and my regret that ; the condi
dition of your health impels you to with
draw from further active connection
therewith. '
I sincerely trust that your relief of
the responsibilities of this position will
fully enable you to regain your health,
and with the kindest regards and best
wishes, I am.
v William H. Taft.
Brevities
The gardenesrs were picking peas
yesterday. . .
For cherrie see Reggie Downie and
Clarence Lewis.
Silas Mon and Thos. McCully went
to Salem, Thursday.
Mr. Van Tassel, wife and child went
to Salem, Thursday.
Archie and Ciuy Russie's parents are
here from Grande Ronde.
The farmers are mowering hay down
at the lower farm this wesk.
Dewey Harris, a late arrival, is work
ing on the industrial detail.
Reuben Saunders has gone out to the
mountains for a little recreation.
The gardeners picked the first mess of
peas last Thursday about 20 sacks.
The janitors gave the stage carpet a
good dusting on Thursday afternoon.
The engineers have just finished giving
the receiver a fresh coat of black paint.
Mr. Fred Smith has received hi? cornet
from C. G. Conn, who was repairing it.
The painters are painting the wood
work at the Small Girls' Home this week.
John Brown and Frank Souvigner did
good work pounding on the drums at the
officers' party. ii
Fred Lewis and- David Graham were
laying brick iri'the power house yester
day afternoon. '
A new porch was put in place of the
old front porch at the Small Girls' Home
on Wednesday:
Albert James is running the engine in
the power house this week and Truman
Lucas is his oiler.
A number of. people from , the Grande
.Ronde Agency : were visitors at the school
during the past week.
The officers of the battalion gave a
party in the gymnasium yesterday even
ing, and an account of the doings will
be given in next week's American.
Mr. Fred E. Smith, an old schoolmate
of Mr. E. A. Smith at Carlisle, arrived
at the school last week to fill the position
of industrial teacher.