Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1905-02-03

fully describe the m Getting to you. To
say the least 1t was one of q general
manifestation of joy not soon to be
forgotten. Here stood after the hear
ty shaking Of hands with them, my
whole body shook ike the leaves of
the forest. sat down on tho grass TO
hide my shaking The question have
often asked Is, what caused the whole
body to shaker Some said that was
too much excited. This may be the
cause But think otherwise. think
the war spirit had entered into every
vital part Of me. That I was ready to
tight and to defend my little ones. to
win or to be defeated. When the
excitement ceased to oct these little
war spirits were naturally forced out
from my whole system and the little
bubbles all burst became cold and
caused the shaking.
Aud here ie another question. These
chic and warriors were all heather.
They worshipped to wood and stone.
They 60 to meet a man who comes
with different religious spirit, a
man who comes to destroy and annihi-
late t5eir religious faith and worship.
the grand medicine faith of our FORE
fathers and great grandfathers. This
man, Enmegabowh, came to teach
them q new religion. Some of these
chiefs had heard my teaching before
they were removed. What changed
them, and caused them to grasp the
Christian teachings?
The first night of our encampment
shall never be forgotten. We were
talking and talking about our future,
what to do and how to live in the
new country, White Earth. was 90
glad to hear them. l did not at once
urge upon them that they all must
turn to christianity. This very point
l leave until I know the favorable
time has arrived. Our encampment
four nights were spent talking of our
great aim to raise them from their
present condition. On the fourth day
all left me to go home and bear the
message that the poor Enmegahbowh
was coming sure, and would:.be there
in two days And this made no little
stir with gladness. But there was one,
an educated mixed blood, who was
opposed to my coming. and he told
the heather that I was coming to do
much injury to them and to their
new country. The chiefs and warri-
2rs gave no heed, and his foolish
talking did not amount to much of
anything.
I arrived on Friday. A little COM
fcrtable log house had been provided
for my dwelling house. Sunday came,
and to my great astonishment chiefs
and headmen, women and children.
of all grades, came to listen to my
teachings. I was moved with com.
passion to see them seek shelter and
strong stockade for shelter, the most
impregnable fortress Of Christian re-
ligion. the only hope of salvation for
my unfortunate ace.
My greatest aim was to catch all
the leading chiefs and to kill all their
little hope that was in them, because
when this is done and accomplished,
! shall think that my WORK is truly
commenced. This had truly come to
pass. I have never seen 90 much
e&rnestness manifeeted by these
chiefs, talking and talking to their
people to receive my instructions,
the only hope Of our people and Of
their welfare.
During the winter We used the
largest wiRwam or Jog house, and
during the summer held my public
services under the made Of the trees.
In the second year I had nearly al
the chiefs and the leading men and
women and many children unde, nv
teaching: I must say I have lived
with my own people from the BEGIN
ming of my day to the present time. I
never saw so large a community of
heather people live so harmoniouslv
and In so great peace. It was like
one family. 0. those early DAYS of
yorel I long to see and enjoy their
blessing. At that early day we had no
devil spirit nor anything to make Us
dumb and crazy. We loved and htlped
one another. I have often remarked to
my wife that I was in a new world
and with new human beings. Ny joy
was full, and had plenty to give
away to others. Thus, my dear Mr..
Richardson, the whole work moved