Weekly Chemawa American., October 21, 1910, Page 4, Image 4

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THE CHEMAWA AMERICAN
Cbc Cbemawa Eniercian
Published Weehly at the United
States Indian Training School.
Subscription Price, 25 Cents a Year. Clubs of
Five or Over 20 Cents.
Entered a the Chemawa, Oregon. PostoftVe as second-class
mail matter.
Edwin L. Chaloraft - - Superintendent
Postoffice Address - - Chemawa, Oregon
Telegraphic Address - - Salem, Oregon
PRINTING STAFF
Benjamin Wilcox, Henry Darnell, John
Service, Robert Service, Oscar Case, Jasper
Grant, Reggie Downie, Harry Stone, Patsy
Barrett.
CHEMAWA GOES AHEAD.
The visitor or the "home body" has
but to take a stroll around the grounds
and inspect the various institutions of
Chemawa if he would realize what we
have, what we are doing, and our possi
bilities of the future. Those of us who
are identified with the school take things
too much as a "matter-of course" and do
not note their significance.
On every hand there is evidence of a
a general upbuilding throughout the
school. Systems of various natures are
being improved constantly, new machin
ery installed, the "old" of every des
cription is giving place to the "new."
Nothing remains stationary in this
world; but it goes either forward or
backward. If it goes not forward this
fact in itself is evidence that it is gravi
tating backward. It is very evident
that Chemawa and Chemawans are not
in the "backward" parade. We are
proud of this fact. There is opportunity
here, so let us make the most of it. Let
us profit by what is offered gather
honey while we may.
A short visit to the shops is an impres
sive lesson to an observant person. Here
and there is a new pupil engaged in
some skilled task and mastering it.
He is taking advantage of the opportun
ity, even though but a beginner. In the
various branches of industrial work the
pupils, both boys and girls, are a.l doing
well. In many instances the creations
of some of the older pupils are simply
amazing. The products of some pupils
are works of art. All cannot excel at
the same thing, but then there are so
many trades and professions taught, at
Chemawa from which to choose that al
most anyone can determine on some
thing which appeals to him.
Hand in hand with this is the aca
demic department where is given the
opportunity to procure an education such
as must render the pupil more efficient
in whatever branch of industrial work
he may decide to follow. Study while
you may for you can never secure too
much of the right kind of education.
Let Indi in boys and girls who may be
considering the matter of coming to Che
mawa ponder these things. They will
be the gainers if they come here.
OUR INJVER GROWTH.
It would seem that the Creator, in His
wisdom, created all kinds of people '
By some people the evil which is appa
rent in certain individuals is laid at the
door of God. Such should not be, for
man is a free moral agent within him
self. Man was so created that he is
capable of either good or evil. He may
be good or he may be bad.
There is no excuse for being bad it a
mental condition which we allow to
master us, to our shame, sorrow and
disgrace. We may wonder why some
people are by nature mean, low-minded,
vindictive, egotistical, whose canine di-