Settlers Must Be Patient - Illness in The Family Delays Secretary Smith's Decision

Action in the matter of the settlers on the Otoe and Missouri Indian lands in Gage County, Nebraska, is delayed by the serious illness of one of Secretary Smith's daughters. She has been ill for some time, but was not seriously so until early this week. She was resting easier today, but no information could be had as to when the secretary would appear at the department.

In the meantime Major Pollock's report, which, it is understood is favorable to an extension of time for payment and rebate on the price bid for the lands lies upon the secretary's desk and will probably be one of the first matters considered by him upon his resumption of work.

Indian Service Appointments

The following appointments in the Indian service have been made:

Ruth E. Everett, Lyons, Neb., teacher at Winnebago School, Omaha and Winnebago Agency, Peter A. Deboar, Lincoln, Neb,; Thomas H. Faris, Tyro, Kas., and Frank A. Virtue, Hortonville, Ind., teachers at Standing Rock, S. D., agency school, Mary A. Harrington, Ia., teacher at the Klamath agency school, Washington.

Troop Transfers

The following transfers in the Ninth Cavalry are made, Lieutenant Charles J. Stevens, from Troop II to Troop E; Lieutenant Alfred B. Jackson, from Troop E to Troop H.

Fred F. Schrader

Washington World-Herald Bureau, Room 23 Post Building Washington, D. C. December 29