OCR Text |
Show REPORTS OF AGENCIES IN COLORADO. 139 Miss Ida Curtisa and Mr. Albert G. Hunter, respectively. who seem to he compe-tent and efficient employees. The health of the school was excellent until nn epidemic of iufl:iecza sprpad among the pupils and resulted, in connection with other diseases, in several deaths. Twelve pupils were transferred during the year to t'ne Phcenix school. suggestions and recommendations,-I respectfully recommend that a school building, a barn, and a hospital be erected. Also that the cottage, storeroom. and granary be removed to the school, which affords abundant room and faoilities for the school. Awater supply is badly needed, with pro erdrainage, which bas been estimated for. This, if allowed, will make the sohoofmore healthful and protect it against: destruction by fire. as well as furnish water for domestic purposes. The employees of the school have been faithful, loyal, eEcient, and whatever progress has been made is largely due to their united, patient, and earnest eEorts, for whioh I desire to return my sincere thanks. Supervisor Conser and Mr. V. K. Chestnut, of Washington, paid us a visit during the year, Both werevery kind and courteous, and we hope to have another visit from them again. In conolusion, I depi1.e to thank the honorable Commissioner for kindness cour- ' tesy, and support given me during the year, and the promptness with which my numerous requests have been granted. Very respectfully, GEO. W. PATRICK, suPerintende6t and Special Dis6ursing Agent. The COMMISSIONEORF INDIAANFF AIRS. REPORT OF AGENCY IN COLORADO. REPORT OF SOUTHERN UTE AGENCY. SOUTHERUNT E AGENCY, Ignacio, Cola., Altgrrst $0, 1898. SIR: I have the honor to submit herewith my annual report for the fiscal year 1898. As a complete censuswas forwarded to your office at the beginning of the fiscal year. 1 omit any reference in this report. Proaesa.-Considerilb:e chm~geis noticeabir in the clirection of advanc?ment of the al1ottedUtes at the Ignacio sitbogency. Blanketsand breech-clouts have been |