The Latest Studies on Indian Reservations (Paperback)

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1887 edition. Excerpt: ... to be a thoroughly honorable and high-minded man, with good judgment, and to be earnestly devoted to his duties as agent, and to the advancement of his people. He told me frankly that he wished to do his duty so thoroughly and well that his work would be creditable to the administration which appointed him. This appeared to me to be a worthy and honorable ambition, and if Mr. Anderson is sustained by the Government, and properly supported and assisted by the subordinates on the reservation, I confidently expect his administration to be highly effective and useful. CHEYENNE RIVER, DAKOTA. There are about 3,000 Sioux Indians on this reserve, belonging to the four bands, Black Feet, Sans Arc, Minneconjou and Two Kettle. During 1885 they cultivated 1,621 acres of land, or about one-half acre to each person of the population. There is much character and ability among the Indians here, with some unfavorable elements. The reservation has not always had practical and efficient direction, and it is a difficult one for an agent's administration. Educational work and facilities are prominent here. The Rev. T. L. Riggs, of the Congregational Mission, has charge of seven out-station day schools, and of the new contract industrial boarding school for girls at Peoria Bottom. A remarkable feature of the work of these day schools is the extent or proportion of the teaching which is devoted to instruction in the Dakota language, the Indian children's own native tongue. The Missionary's Report-for 1885 says: "At all but one, the vernacular has been the principal medium of instruction, although at four of them easy lessons in English have been taught. The great need of our Indians just now appears to be careful, rational teaching." The Government industrial...