The Word Carrier of Santee Normal Training School (Santee, Nebraska), 1908-05 - 1908-06

              e Word Carrier
of Santee Normal Training School.
VOLUME XXXVII.
HELPING- THE RIGHT, EXPOSING THE WRONG.
NUMBER  3.
SANTEE, NEBRASKA.
MAY-JUNE,
Our  Platform.
For Indians we want American Education ! We
want American Homes ! We want American Rights !
The result of which is American Citizenship! And
the Gospel is the power of their Salvation!
Commencement at Santee.
The thirty-eighth commencement anniversary
opened with the pupils' musical recital on Tuesday, May 26. On account of the large number of pupils in the music department this
year, the program was longer than usual. But
it was interesting to the friends of the pupils,
who were glad to see their improvement in
this line.
The beginners' recital was on Wednesday afternoon. The program was bright and well
given. These were all first year music pupils
and their progress showed that they were gen-
uinely interested in their work.
The Principal's reception in the evening
brought together many pupils, old and new,
and their friends and relatives. The pupils'
chorus entertained us with selections from
"The Building of the Ship" and several old
familiar songs.
On Thursday afternoon the school rooms
and exhibit room were open to visitors. This
opportunity to see the school work of the year
is always very interesting to a good many, especially to former pupils and to parents of
present pupils.
A pleasant social hour on the lawn followed
the exhibits. There was military drill by the
pupii- led by the school band. Then all gathered on and near the Dakota Home steps and
sang school songs together. A band concert
came at the close of the afternoon.
The Voting Men's Christian Association had
been selling ice cream during the afternoon,
and now, at the close, they brought out a table
of basket suppers whicli they sold with hot coffee to those who wished to stay to the closing
exercises in the evening:
Thursday Evening
Chorn-i—''Mid the Waving Rose Trees,"
from the Rose Maiden, Frederick H. Cowen.
Recitations of Pupils to receive Seventh Grade Certificates.
World Wide Relations,
Indian Homes,
Economy of Moisture,
Minnie Mary Pejitowin Mitchell
Transpiration through Weeds,
Better Pleasures,
Religious Results of the School,
Marie Agnes Wicincala Johns
Class Divisions for Civilization,
Clarice Virginia Wacantkiyewin  De Coteau
Importance of Leaders,
John Waldron Heriakahepaha Frazier
Chorus—"0 Earth-born Sorrow."
Recitations by Senior High School Pupils, candidates
for graduation certificates.
The Qualities of Leadership,
Levi  Moses Wowapitoksudan Rouillard
Improvement of Men,
Albert Oyatewayusinyayedan Mitchell
Chorus—"Tis' thy Wedding Morning,"
from The Rose Maiden.
Announcements of Promotions
Presentation  of  Certificates
Certificates of graduation were given to two
young men of Santee. In presenting them Dr.
Riggs not only commended them for their diligence in hard study, but expressed the belief
of their teachers that they would continue to
learn, and would become reliable men, able to
lead and teach their people.
At Pine Ridge Agency, South Dakota, the
wife of Old-man-afraid-of-his-horses, now being
a. very old woman and knowing that she has
not many more years in this earthly life, desires
to enjoy the life in the heavenly house not
made with hands. So she has now been mark-
ea- in baptism with the name of Jesus and is
called Joanna. This item of church news is re-
Ported by Joseph Eaglehawk.      <>-
Mary Daisy Sawahu Gillette
Mary Hapstina Frazier
Benjamin William Matoitewakan  Faribault
Mabel Skawha  Crowsghost
Conditions on Grand  rb'ver Field
Miss Mary C. Collins came to the Dakota Indian Mission in 1875, at Oahe, S. D. In 1885
she was placed in charge of the mission field on
Grand River, then in its beginnings. This is
her report of what has been accomplished:
Two organized churches with nearly four
hundred members. Five Young Men's Christian Associations housed in good log houses
and in good working order. Six Women's
missionary societies, raising annually from
$250. to $400. for the Native Missionary Society. Seven stations where services are regularly held, where we have houses.
Two more churches are ready to organize.
Over one hundred Congregational children in
the Government boarding school at Little
Eagle, and forty children not belonging to us
and ten or twelve employees who attend English services every Sunday; two day schools located by the side of two of our churches which
insures good congregations every Sunday.
Four large churches in good condition.
Three large log meeting houses. Five large
log meeting houses. Five large log Y. M. C.
A. houses. Three good log houses for native
workers: two are nearly past using on account
of age.
At two stations, Little Eagle and Messiah,
the churches pay at each place sixty dollars a
year towards the teacher's salary. Seventeen
have been admitted to the church this year and
seven have applied and are waiting until next
communion.
It requires about two hundred miles travel
to reach all points in the field.
The railroad and new towns and the opening
up of a part of the Reservation will bring a
class of ruffians and whiskey in their path.
It is no longer safe for a woman to stay alone
nor to travel about alone. My work as resident missionary is done. For several years I
have heard the voice of God bidding me to lay
dowu the work just as distinctly as I ever
heard Him tell me to take it up. I have ever
been a stiff chiel and na willin' to hark' and
therefore I have been driven by the hardest
way7 to do his will. Now he has spoken in
tones not to be misunderstood and I bow to his
will. This is my farewell as a worker. My
heart is with my beloved people. I pray that
they may be saved and that God will bless
you all.
Indian Women's Missionary Society.
September 4, 1907, the annual conference was
held at Long Hollow, S. D. when the women of
various parts of the country7 assembled and talked about tbe work done in the past year.
This is the speech by the president of the women's society.
Dear Friends, I am thankful for the spreading of the gospel of Jesus Christ among the
Iudians in different localities. By the help of
God I hope we will help to spread the news
and bring other lost souls to Jesus, as Christ
himself wants us to do.
I have often heard of Dr. A. L. Riggs' and
Dr. J. P. Williamson's fathers as the first missionaries among tbe Dakota Indians. And now
their sons are continuing in their work. Although we are women we cin lend a hand in
the spreading of tbe gospel bybelpiug some one
by what we learn. In recent years our country
is filling up with men who are infidels, men
who never hear of Jesus Christ as the Saviour,
and the chief thing desired among these people
is the gospel of Jesus. Read John 17: 21. where
it tells how people should unite into one people.
Therefore the women's missionary society
among the Indians has a great field to work on,
a work which will give results and which will
accomplish more for Christ. So let ns try and
stand up for Jesus, and ask him for help and
he will give it to you. Bessie Goodboy.
THIRTY CENTS PER YEAR.
A New Day for the Crows.
Our mission work among the Crows has been
conducted the past year against many odds.
A political combination of place seekers and
money grabbers in the state of Montana has
been usiug government officials as a catspaw to
rake out the chestnuts. Every effort has been
put forth to terrorize the Indians and prevent
them from expressing their minds in regard to
their own affairs, or protesting against schemes
for their robbery. This campaign has been led
by a bull dozing government inspector. And
our missionary has been subject to insult and
espionage because he has dared to claim for the
Indians the right to be treated like men.
Out of this trouble has come an unexpected
spiritual harvest. Suffering for righteousness'
sake has brought some of the bravest of the
Crow young men to joiu themselves to the
Great Leader who also through sufferings witnessed for righteousness. Within the past
four months sixty-two have been baptized and
soon a church will be organized. For many
years the Crows have seemed an almost hopeless field for missionary effort. They were
thoroughly fortified in their heathenism. And
the effect of the Romanist presentation of
Christianity had hardened them all the more
against the Gospel of Jesus. Yet they can appreciate bravery and believe in one who is willing to give himself for their sake. So that, as
with Paul, all things have resulted in the furthering of the Gospel of Christ.
Significant Points in Our Congregational Indian
Mission Work
The significant points in the condition of our
work this year are :
1. The organization of the churches of Mdetanka, at Cannon Ball, N. D., with the ordination and installation of an able native pastor,
and of the Gilbert Memorial and Miniskuya
(Salt) churches on the Rosebud Reservation.
Two churches are soon to be organized on the
Grand River and Crow agencies.
2. The awakening at Rosebud. As never before the Indian people of this reservation are
taking an interest in our teachings. And besides the points already occupied there is a
large field openiug up in Tripp Couuty where
many Indians have recently taken allotments.
This is an opportunity for aggressive work
such as we have never had before, and if not
accepted will never come again.
3. The New Day at the Crow Agency. Here
the patient labor of years of our missionaries
Mr. and Mrs. Burgess is now bearing fruit.
Sixty-two have been baptized within a few
mouths and a church will soon be organized.
For the first time it is possible to put a native helper in the field and this is a para-
mom t necessity.
4. Tbe Elbowoods Hospital School has been
opened and is its own appeal for support. The
buruiug of tbe Government School last winter
has largely increased the number who should be
looked after by us, and may change entirely
the character of the school.
5. We call attention to the fact that tbe women missionary7 helpers have been gradually
withdrawn from tbe field till now there is not
one left. They are as much needed as ever.
The Government efforts in that line have been
a practical failure.
6. There is a general deterioration of the Mission plant. The condition on the Rosebud Reservation is the worst. There the outstation
buildings are all in need of repairs. The mission house is rotting into the ground at the bottom and flyiug away at the top. The cost of
repairs of only temporary value would be one-
third as much as a new house. In a word our
work is growing and full of encouragement
and opportunities. Of course our needs are
correspondingly great.