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The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1911-06-02
The Starting and the Organ

New York's big new Cathedral of st. John
the Divine, on Morningside Heights, already
has permanent tenant. This is starting
which apparently has settled in a shadowy
niche high up above the organ, built nest
there and designs to rear family.
The startling lends decidedly English touch
to the massive structure. From its lofty
perch it looks down curiously on the assem-
bled worshippers, as though they, not it, were
the interlopers, no doubt it feels they are
But when the organ is being played the star
ling forgets intrusion to join in the music. II
swells its throat and starts out bravely tc
drown the thunder of the mighty instrument
Presently a look of perplexity steals across
its countenance. It has found something
against which its own shrill tones beat them.
selves into silence. And then it ceases its
attempt at rivalry and surrenders itself to the
pleasure of listening. 1t is a good listener
AS long as the organ continues it remains
attentive, confessing by its attitude that here
is something superior even to bird song.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1911-06-02

most attractive feature of the club,
the theater
NO detail has been overlooked in
making the stage and the auditorium
complete and perfect in miniature.
The color scheme is green and gold.
Here the dances are given. The up
per floors are devoted to dining and
card rooms, while in the basement is
the grill. In place of bar are lock-
ers, where each member may keep his
particular assortment Of wines and
liquors. The dressing rooms for the
actor. arc Also on this floor.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1911-06-02

for the baths In cases OF rheumatism some
remarkable cures have been made
A curious phenomenon, which IS yearly
occurrence generally during the month OF
March, is an eruption which takes place at
the bottom Of the lake, and great quantities OF
sulphur rise to the surface of the water. This
for a time. is the death knell Of the fish, At
all other times, however, the sportsman can
indulge in his favorite pastime to his hearts
content. The markets of Guatemala City are
daily supplied from this lake. the Mojara,
small pan fish of fine flavor, being very plen-
tiful Fried to crisp brown and piping not
these are sold by Indian women at all the sta
ttions along the lake.
Several attempts have been made to Guilt
vate the spawn of imported white fish, but
when grown to a good size the native fisher
men practically exhausted the stock.
Large pieces Of pumice stone are found
floating on the surface of the water and along
the shore In the boiling springs which abound
is done the laundry work of the city, the
women taking advantage of this water heated
by nature and ever ready for use. Groups OF
dark-skinned Indian women, in their gayly
colored native costumes, kneeling by the deep
blue waters amidst piles of snowy linen, pre-
sent a most attractive and fascinating pic
ture. There is also a novelty about picnic,
when eggs can be cooked without trouble by
merely dropping tQem lQtO one OI MOtueI IVA
lures ever-boiling pots
1t has been my good fortune to see many
lakes in different parts Of the world, but
never have I seen one more exquisitely beau
tiful than the curious crater lake of At1tlan,
Incompatible for grandeur of scenery and per-
lection of climate.
In the southwestern part Of Guatemala,
some IS miles from the railroad and at an
altitude Of 5000 feet, nature seems, on the bor'
ders of this silent body of water, to have
reached the culhination Of her handiwork.
Discovered first by the Spaniards in 1924
Alvarado was here victorious in desperate
battle with the natives, and, exploring the sur
rounding country, took possession In the name
Of Spain.
In the very heart of the mountains we find
this lake. 80 miles in length and 10 miles in
breadth. Although many streams empty their
waters into It, there Is no visible outlet and
its depth is unknown, soundings having
been made with line of more than 300 faith
Oms
1t is impossible to describe the charm and
witchery Of this country, bathed in moonlight,
the scenery at each step becoming more i'm
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1911-06-02

at that time the principal port of entry.
1t is now of small Importance, sandbar hav-
ing formed across the mouth Of the Rio Dulce,
which prevents vessels drawing 16 feet
of water frcm reaching this inland sea. Large
brass cannon, bearing the date 1895. have
old fertilization.
Neither pen nor brush can do justice to the
wild beauty of the Polochic river, and those
in search of new sensations can enjoy the
unique experience of travelling In perfect
safety through tropical Wilderness where
gayly colored parrots and inquisitive monkeys
chatter at the intruder from overhanging
branches, and crocodiles, with wide open
mouths lie basking in the sun.
This is the main route to the coast for the
natives Of the Coban and Peten districts, who
bring their produce in canoes down the river
to Lake Yzabal and thus to the markets of
Livingston.
On the Polochic, near Panzos, is situated
the great rubber plantation Of '"Tinajas"
which covers $4,000 acres Of land. 1t is
owned by the Guatemala Central railroad and
is one of the most important and richest es-
tates of its kind in Central America.
In the northern part Of the country lies the
great lake Of Peten, or San Andres, Of which
comparatively little is known, except to anti
quarians. Situated in wild, almost uninhab-
in all Guatemala, it is difficult of access. This
immense body Of fresh water, ~ miles long
and having shore line Of 70 miles. is dotted
with numerous islands. On the largest Of
these Is the town Of Flores, with about $4,000
Inhabitants. Near Flores the ruins of a
buried city, with stone images and monoliths
covered with hieroglyphics, showing the un-
read history of people which dwelt in the
midst Of this primeval forest ages ago.
At Lake Amatitlan we find ourselves on a
much visited lake. The borders Of this lovely
body of water, lying only 10 miles to the
south Of Guatemala City, are the Fairgrounds
of the capital. For Is miles along it's curved
shore line run the tracks of the Guatemala
central Railroad which, particularly on Sun
days and holidays, carries many excursionists
to the town of Amatitlan, the favorite resort
of picnickers.
Situated at an altitude of nearly 1000 feet
above the level of the sea, II miles long and 3
miles wide, it is very deep and gives rise to a
river, the Guastoya, which has it's outlet in
the Pacific ocean, u miles south of the port
of San Jose, where it is II miles WIDE
At the station Of Laguna we find nice
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1911-06-02

tic and charitable, is most attractive
and the interior is charming in every
detail. There are three stories. On
the entrance floor is a delightful room
which has been turned over for the ex-
elusive use of the women members of
the club, and large drawing room,
which has for it's chief decoration two
life-size portraits of Mary Garden by
Ben Ali Hagen. This room IL ex-
quisite in every particular, done in
tones Of green and gray.
Passing through an arbof hallway
hung with vines, one comes into the
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1911-06-02

one day of the wonderful cures made
by Lydia E.. Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound and decided to try it,
and it has made me a well woman.
My neighbors and friends declare it
had worked q miracle for me. Lydia
E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound is
worth its weight in gold for women
during this period of life. II it will
help others you may publish my
letter. Mrs. NATHAN B. CREATION,
81 N. Main Street, Natick, Mass.
The Change of Life is the most criti-
cal period Of a woman's existence.
Women everywhere should remember
that there is no other remedy known
to medicine that will so successfully
carry women through this trying
period as Lydia E. Pinkham's Vege-
table Compound.
If you would like special advice
about your case write cOnfiden-
tial letter to Mrs. Pinkham, at
Lynn, Mass. Her advice is free,
and always helpful.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1911-06-02
The Playhouse Meant to Be Home
Of Society, Art, Charity and
the Drama.

Washington society now has it's
playhouse" 1t has played in it, and
at it, all winter and it is in fair way
almost to take the place of the Alibi
club, which has for years been the
favorite playhouse for Washington's
smartest set.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1911-06-02

The originator of the idea of tn,
Playhouse was Mr.. Preston Gibson
He is now president of the club, which
is composed of founder, resident, non
resident, honorary and associate mem
bers. The Playhouse has developed
many clever plays and sketche,
among Washington amateurs. And ii
the few months of it's existence ha
been potent factor in the life Of IT.
founders.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1911-06-02
Washington Has New Club

The Playhouse is a club, too, and
unique, not only in Washington, but
the country over. In a way it sug-
gests the Lambs club or the Players
club Of New York. As the name i'm
plies. the club has to do with the
drama, though it is used for dinners,
suppers, dances and theatricals and it
may be rented for charity.
The Playhouse, aside from It's pur-
pose, which 10 threefold, social, arts.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1911-06-02
ECZEMA BROKE OUT ON BABY

when my baby was two months
old, she had eczema and rash very
badly. I noticed that her face and
body broke out very suddenly, thick,
and red as a coal of fire. l did not
know what to do. The doctor ordered
CASTLE soap and powders, but they
did no good. She would scratch, as
it itched. and she cried, and did not
sleep for more than a week. One
day saw in the paper the ADVERTISE
ment of the Cuticura Soap and Cuti-
cura Ointment, so 1 got them and
tried them at once. My baby's face
was as cake of sores.
when I first used the Cuticura
Soap and Cuticura Ointment, l could
see difference. In color it was red
der. I continued with them. My
baby was in a terrible condition. I
used the Cuticura Remedies (Soap
and Ointment) four times a day, and
in two weeks she was quite well. The
Cuticura Remedies healed her skin
perfectly, and her skin is now pretty
and fine through using them. I also
use the Cuticura Soap today, and will
continue to, for it makes a lovely
skin. Every mother should use the
Cuticura Remedies. They are good
for all sores, and the Cuticura Soap
Is also good for shampooing the hair,
for I have tried it. l tell all my
friends how the Cuticura Soap and
Ointment cured my baby Of eczema
and rash." (Signed) Mrs. Drew, 210
w. 18th St., New York city, Aug. 26,
1910.
Cuticura Remedies are sold through
out the world. Send to Potter Drug
& Chem. Corp, Boston, Mass, for
free booklet on the skin.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1911-06-02

To remove nicotine from the teeth and
purify the breath after smoking.
To eradicate perspiration and body
'odors by sponge bathing:
The best antiseptic wash known.
Relieves and strengthens tired, weak,
inhamedeyes. Heals sorethroat, wounds
and cuts. Is and so cts. box. druggista
or by mail postpaid. Sample Free.
the PAXTON TOILET CO.. BosroN. NlAsa.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1911-06-02
GREATLY ATTACHED TO IT
Husband Who Had married Money"
Acknowledged the Truth to His
Friends Query.

Apropos of beautiful young wife,
worth $40,000,000, who had just di.
vorced her penniless husband in or
der to marry again, Henry E. Dixey,
the comedian, said at dinner in New
York:
1.-THE young man who marries for
money has none too easy a time of it.
His rich wife is likely to tire of him
and throw him out in few years, or
else she is likely to limit his allow
ance to Is or SO cents a day.
81 married money! a man once
said to me.
"'Wasn't there a woman attached
to it, I asked
eyes, you bet there was,' he ex-
ploded. so much attached to it that
she never parted with penny"
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1911-06-02
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little hotel, with wide
porches which overlook
the ripping blue waters
and from where we can
look across to the rich
green slope of the giant
volcano, Aqua, W h i c b
rises in one magnificent,
unbroken sweep to the
height of $4,000 feet. Be-
hind it one catches a
glimpse of the jagged
crest Of Fuego.
Amatitlan pres n t s
much to interest the sci
enlist. The waters are
strongly impregnated with
sulphur and iron, and
MANY neODle come here
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1911-06-02

Mrs. W1nslow's Soothing Syrup for Children
teething, softens the gums, reduces infamma-
ton, allays pain, cures wind collie, 25c bottle.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1911-06-02

A woman's idea OF brave man IL
one who isn't afraid to go into dark
closet in which there may be mouse
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1911-06-02

It sometimes happens that a street
fight reminds a married man that
there are other places like home.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1911-06-02

For over fifty years Rheumatism and
Neuralgia sufferers have found great re-
lief in Hamlins Wizard Oil. Don't wait
for inflammation to set in. Get bottle
today.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1911-06-02
. Many man who swears at q big
monopoly is nourishing a little one.

. Farms for rent or sale on crop payments. J. Mul
hall, Sioux City, Iowa.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1911-06-02

|Of life before l. Cr1e0
Lydia E. Pinkham's
Vegetable Com
pound. I was in such
10 nervous condition
L could not keep
still. Ny lin bs
were cold, I had
creepy sensationa
and l could not sleep
nights. I was finally
told by two phys
|icians that I also
|ho6 a fuYn0r 7 read
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1911-06-02

Even 4 wise man can't tell when q
woman's hat is on straight.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1911-06-02
LADIES CAN WEAR SHOES

one size smaller after using Aliens Foot-Ease,
the antiseptic powder to be shaken into the
shoes It makes tight or new shoes feel easy.
Refuse substitutes For Free trial package, ad-
dress Allen 8. Olmsted, LIE Roy, N. Y.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1911-06-02

important to Mothers
Examine carefully every bottle of
CASTOR1A, a safe and sure remedy for
infants and children, and see that it
s,s ssss' ,' Of lHEzzSzEZx
In Use For Over 80 Years.
Children Cry for Fletcher's Castoria
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1911-06-02
verv Much Attached.

Very Much Attached.
Swenson-Why do you always hear
a ship referred to as she?
Benson-I guess it is because she
sometimes becomes very much at
tached to q buoy
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1911-06-02

Laughter will keep the doctor off
your doorstep--Witchell.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1911-06-02
WHAT
| WENT
THROUGH
Before taking Lydia E. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound.

Natick, Mass. cannot express
what I went through during the change
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1911-06-02
Instead of Liquid
Antiseptcs rPeroxide
100000 people last year used
Paxtine Toilet Antiseptic

The new toilet ger4icide powder to be
dissolved in water as needed.
For all toilet and hygienic uses it IL
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1911-06-02

To save and beautify the
teeth, remove tartar and
prevent decay.
To disinfect the mouth, de-
stroy disease germs, and
purify the breath.
To keep artificial teeth and
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1911-06-02

One crow destroys zoo 900 Insects {
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1911-09-07

Mr.. and Mrs. Jesse Cottrell ret
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1911-09-07

of the line they came back IN the
rear of the three battalions and separ-
ated, Gov. Carroll and Col. Howell
taking their first positions on the
field. The regiment then marched
around in front Of the governor, thus
completing the review. The troops
then started upon a maneuver for the
benefit Of the governor and stair.
Hold Sham Battle.
Two battalions left the field toward
the city, and the third came back to
protect the camp from attack. After
an hours maneuvering for position,
the two attacking battalions advanced
upon the camp from either side, the
north and the south. The woods
seemed alive with soldiers for almost
half mile to the southwark but
their advance was met by the defend
ers at every point with one exception.
A part Of the attacking party had
Unanswered around to the north Of
thu camp and advanced through a
cornfield to the very edge of Camp
Bishop. All might have gone well. but
so effectua1 was the defense that the
enemy could not effect a capture. The
ammunition of both sides was ex-
hausted and the battle was called off.
CO. X Wins Drill.
Company X of Grinnell won first
Mace in the company competitive drill
and thereby gained handsome saber
for it's captain. Captains McCleave
and Hall announced their decision last
evening, awarding the militiamen
from Grinnell the honor Of being the
hest drilled company in the regiment.
Company M Of Fairfield was given
second place and Company T. OF Cen
terville third.
The medals and prizes for the Held
meet were presented at the close OF
dress parade last evening by Colonel
Howell in front of his headquarters.
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to their home in Avery today, accom-
panied by Miss Edna Collingwood. 115
North Willard street, after visiting at
the J. Collingwood home.
Read the telegraph news, farm page,
farm notes by H. l.. Ram, humorous
page, editorial page, read your paper
like you do book, begin at the top
of the first column and read to the
last, and you'll find you Will be well
informed.
Mrs. Stella Bohe has returned to
her home in Kirksville, Mo-, after a
visit with her friend, Mrs. Bert
Thompson, 220 North Madison avenue
Miss lola Underwood, who resides
on North Ransom street, will leave in
few days for Des Moines where she
will take nurses course.
Send in your subscription now 50
that your paper will not have to be
stopped October l..
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CAMP slDELlaHTs.

Prtvates McMasters, Stops and
Amos Of the home company became
extra brave during the storm Monday
afternoon and fired several volleys
within their tent. Col. Howell was
passing along the street and nabbed
the offenders in the very act; He
took the names and notified them to
anpear before summary court yester-
day afternoon. No severe punishment
was placed on the men but their repri-
manding was sufficient. Company G
was given extra duty for this escapade
on the part OF the three privates.
Private Myers Of Company G of
Muscatine baked last night when the
old heads started to kangaroo him. He
thought himself big enough to prevent
any fun at his expense and proceeded
to defend himself. But he might as
well have resigned himself to his fate
as he would have gotten it all the
stronger had not an officer appeared.
The militiamen jumped him and In
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