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The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1912-03-22

don he was a universal favorite and
was received with almost royal honors.
Then came the Revolution. The
English planned to stir up the murder
GUS 1roQuois against the patriots. Sir
William Johnson sturdily opposed so
treacherous and bloodthirsty a course.
But Johnson died at the very outset
Of the Revolution, and his sons. aided
by Brant, persuaded the Iroquois to
take the warpath in behalf of Great
Britain.
Brant-with the rank Of British
colonel-led his ferocious braves up
and down the Mohawk in series of
atrocious massacres-at Cherry Val
ley, Minisink and elsewhere-in which
neither women nor children were
spared. Brant's admirers claim that
he was not responsible for the bloodi-
est of these crimes, but that he was
unable to control his men. Ut is a
matter of record, however, that he was
easily able to control them in all other
matters.) He commanded the Indians
in the battle Of Oriskany, August 6.
1779, where gallant General Herkimer
was slain and where Brant's craftiness
lured the patriot militia into a death
trap. The horrors Of the Wyoming
valley massacre have also-truthfully
or not-been laid to the sachem's &C.
count.
End Of Strange Career.
When the Revolution was over
Brant threw all his energies into the
task of calming the Indians and plac-
ing them on friendly terms with the
government. Crossing to Canada, he
secured tract Of land as home for
himself and his people. There for
years he ruled the Mohawks with wis
dom and justice. He returned to his
old plan Of doing missionary work
| among the savages; translating tho
prayer book and part Of the Scriptures
into their language and building for
them the first church ever erected in
Upper Canada
In 1907, at the age Of sixty-five, j.
seph Brant died at Wellington square.
Canada Pretty Theodosia, daughter
of Aaron Burr, who once entertained
the sachem during a visit to New
York, wrote thus quantity Of him:
| after all, he was most Christian
and civilized guest in his manners!"
(Copyright)
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1912-03-22
Combination Picture

Have you ever made combination
picture? It's a splendid way to put
in these long winter evenings. "A
cluster of babies makes a good sub
ject for the girls, and Football IA
vorites" will do for the boys. The
pictures can be clipped from the
newspapers and the magazines. After
the girls have a large collection Of
baby faces the pictures must be neat
ly trimmed and pasted on big sheet
Of paper 10 that the effect win be
that of Z hundred or more babies
looking out of 4 window frame. Some
are crying. some are smiling and
some look pert and saucy. II you are
fond Of birds, make = combination
picture Of them, Of you can have q
flower garden II you wish. 0at1erine
pictures q public mSn = good plan,
too, for It famihaxises one WITH oole.
braAoA 1booo. # M = ss {. Il at:
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1912-03-22
Particularly the Ladies.

Not only pleasant and .ef1e.hns 10
die taste. but gently cleansing and sweet
enns 10 the system. Syrup Of Fiss and
Elixir Of SIENNA Is particularly adapted
to ladie. and children. and beneficial n
al cases IN which Wholesome. strength
ching and effective laxative should be
used. 1t Is perfectly safe at al time. and
dipeh colds, headaches and the pains
caused by indigestion and constipation -
promptly and effectively that It Is the ons
perfect family laxative which gives sat;s-
faction to al and Is recommended BY
millions Of families who have used Il and
who have personal knowledge Of it, ez-
cellence.
Il. wonderful popularity. however. h.s
led interruptions dealers to Offer mn&,-
6oos which act unsatisfactory. There
fore, when buying. to get is Beneficial
e8ects, always note the full name Of de
Company-Camotn;a Fig Syrup Co..
plainly printed On the front Of evay
package Of the genuine Syrup If Fis,
and Elixir Of SIENNA.
For sale by al leading druss;,t,. P6oe
50 cents pe1 bottle.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1912-03-22

This is story that begins In a
wigwam and ends in the capitol at
Washington-the story Of "redsk1n"
who has risen high in the councils OF
the government with whom his race
have warred-the story Of the first
Indian senator-Charles r. Curtis,
who was once jokingly called the
only American in the United States
senate"
Curtis was born in a tepee OF the
Kaw tribe, in Kansas, In 1861. HIS
mother was Kaw woman and his IA
Their a French officer. Left an orphan
at the age of three, the future senator
spent his early boyhood In the wig
VAN of his mothers people near
Council Grove, Kan. One of his first
recollections is the sight Of gallop-
ing, painted war party Of Kaw braves
dashing forth to battle against their
foes, the Cheyennes.
Soon after this fight he was sent to
Topeka to school. But he was too
used to the free outdoor life Of an In
dian youth to relish the confinement
Of a schoolroom. Moreover-accord-
Ing to white mans standards-he was
poor: and he found 1t necessary to
turn his hand to some means Of
livelihood.
A Jockey and a dad" Horse.
He went to work as newsboy;
then as a peanut vendor; then as a
bootblack. But none Of these jobs
promised wealth nor even an especial
~ comfortable living. So he sought
for better work Here his boyish ex-
perience in riding bareback the wild
Kaw bronchos stood Curtis in good
stead. And when his chance came he
was ready for 1t. He obtained a job
in a racing stable as a jockey, and
rode many winner. He and the
veteran jockey Fred Taral struck up
a warm friendship in those race track
days.
The Kansas City Interstate Fair as
sociation was holding a meet in 1877.
One of the horses entered for a GER
tain race was known to be very
speedy, but had bad way Of boiling
and becoming unmanageable when
every he reached a certain point on
the track. Hence he was looked upon
as a sure loser Curtis-a slender,
black-haired, dark-skinned wisp Of a
lad-was assigned to ride this "crazy
horse" Unlike the usual story book
hero he did not win the race against
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1912-03-22
JOSEPH BRANT

A handsome middle-aged Indian,
swarthy Of skin, but with the dress
and manner OF a man Of fashion,
called at Van Cortlandt manor house,
New York, one day in the latter part
OF the eighteenth century. He had
come to meet his former foe, Col. Van
Cortlandt Of the Revolutionary army.
1T Is not the first time l have been
honored by the sight of you," he OBJ
served courteously. Il saw you when
We ambushed your regiment. point
ed you out to one Of my braves with
orders to kill you. He fred and missed.
l wished at the time that I had done
the shooting myself. But in that case
would have been robbed Of the pleas
ure of this interview"
The speaker who thus mingled court
Illness and savagery was Joseph Brant,
one of the greatest Of Mohawk sa-
chems. His native name was Thav-
en'da-ne-gea (meaning "strength"). He
was the son of Mohawk sub-chief
and was born on the Ohio river in
1742. His father died when he was
child. Joseph and pretty little sister
Molly were brought by their mother to
the Mohawk valley in New York.
Sir William Johnson-formerly q
poor Irish boy and at that time one Of
the richest landowners In America
was master Of vast tracts of Mohawk
valley territory and lived there like
feudal lord. He was one Of the few
colonists whom the fierce 1roquois con-
federacy loved and trusted. Johnson
strengthened his hold over the Indi-
ans by marrying Molly Brant-accord-
Ing to 1roquo1s ceremonials-and by
educating her brother, Joseph. The
latter's schoolmaster once wrote Of
Brant: Joseph is indeed an excellent
youth"
The excellent youth" was destined
to become the scourge of the whole
countryside. But in his younger years
there was no hint of this tendency AS
a youth he was already a splendid
warrior and willy diplomat, it is true;
but he also did much missionary work
among the Indians and his influence
seemed all for good. He fought gal
lantly on the side Of the English col
onies in the French and Indian wars,
was later secretary to the Indian su.
perintendent and in ITS went to Eng
land on diplomatic errand. In Lon
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1912-03-22
Business Man Wears kits.

To the London eccentrics there falls
to be added London unconventional.
He is the Killed man who Is to be seen
any morning rapidly walking north
wards across London bridge at a
quarter to 8 o'clock. His Highland
attire Is faultless, and the dark green
kilt and the business looking skeand,
hus are generally admired by the ma
tiyes of the borough, through which
he strides twice day on his way be-
tween a village in Kent and the Corn
hill office where he is employed. AS
far as Is known he is London's only
city man who comes to business In a
kilt. without unduly invading private
affairs, it may be mentioned that he
does not work In kilt, q quick change
into customary office costume being
effected before he seats himself at his
desk and ledCers.-London Chronicle.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1912-03-22
A Beautiful Decline.

Ollie James, the gigantic and genial
congressman and senator-elect from
Kentucky, was in conversation tho
other day with Washingtonian when
the latter made certain inquiries with
reference to a mutual friend from ho
had not seen for a number of years.
and how does Colonel Prescott
spend his declining years." he asked.
beautifully, sir; beautifully" an
swered James. HE has a fine farm.
sir. A string of trotters, sir. And 4
barrel Of whisky 16 years old-and .
wife of the same age, sir!"
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1912-03-22
Narrow Belts Smart,

While wide girdlelike belts are FASH
ionable, there is something chic and
smart about the narrow belt which the
former lack.
Black patent leather belts one and q
half inches in width are popular.
These are decorated with buckle to
match, or one of antique silver. Plain
stitched cloth belts to match the suit
are also worn. Sometimes these are
trimmed with tiny white buttons ar
ranged in a design at the back.
Narrow satin belts are in demand.
Some are made Of contrasting color
from that used in the dress.
Suede and leather belts are made In
all widths desired, and In every color.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1912-03-22
Shoes In CoIors.

Every effort is being made to pro-
duce novelties. Many colors are being
made up into suede shoes-purple,
sage green, sea blue, raspberry red.
The colored shoes are worn with
dresses to match, and with white and
black gowns, and colored stockings
Of these bright shades are worn with
black shoes. New black stockings
have the walls of Troy in straight
lines from the knee, which looks like
black satin ribbon. Those who are
economically inclined have Isle thread
heels and toes to their silk stockings,
for silk does not last long, especially
If you walk much.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1912-03-22
A Real Difficulty.

"A funny incident occurred ON a
German railway train vhereon | was
a passenger" says an American who
spends bit Of his time abroad.
"A certain stolid Teuton had been
assigned to seat in the coach that
obliged him to ride backward through
the Black Forest. At the first STOP
ping place he asked the postmaster,
pursuant to German regulations, to
give him another seat, saying it made
him i'll to ride backward.
ASK the man opposite to change
with you. said the postmaster. grut-
fly.
but there is nobody opposite me-
protested the German. so cannot
ask him. "-Harper's Magazine.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1912-03-22
Can Be Played With Partners or All
Can Play Alone-6oard Contains
100 Squares.
To make possible a four-handed
game of checkers, two playing part
ners, or all playing their own game.
Four-Handed Checkerboard.

the board shown in the illustration
has been constructed In France. The
game is played with either 20. SO. Sc
or 80 men, and the squares are In
four different colors which divide
the board diagonally into four tri-
angles. It is we'll to note that the
ordinary French checkerboard con-
tains one hundred squares instead Of
the ga of the American board.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1912-03-22
BUTTERFLY IS TRANSPARENT
Prof. 5eebe Describes Insect Through
Whose Outstretehed Wings Oh.
iects Arc Clearly Seen.

In "Our Search for Wilderness"
William Beebe Of the New York Zoo
logical park, describes his first sight
OF the transparent butterhy-Hoetera
p1era-of British Guiana, an insect
through whose out-stretched wings
any substance on which it rests can
be clearly seen.
AS we crossed a swirling creek on
the trunk Of mighty fallen tree,
something fiuttered ahead" he writes.
I'VE could not see what 1t was. Closer
We came, and still the object re-
NAMED indist1nct; we seemed to see
butterfly, and yet that appeared i'm
possible. At last we marked it down
on fern frond. and crept up until our
eyes were within two feet Of it. Moth
ing was visible but the graceful lace
work of the frond, until a slanting
beam Of sunlight struck It, and there.
close before us, was a butterfly that
spread fully three inches. but was
wholly transparent, save for three
tiny spots Of azure near the margin
Of each hind wing.
AS we looked, it drifted to a
double-headed flower of scarlet, and
when it alighted, the scarlet of the
flower and the green Of the leaf were
as distinct as If seen through thin
mica, and the faint gray haze Of the
insects wings was marked only by
the 1ndistinct venation."
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1912-03-22
Dainty Dresser Cover.

For dresser cover, take three en-
broidered handkerchief, sew 4 row Of
insertion around each one; then toin
them together, and put a narrow hea
around all; line with any preferred
color Of cambria, tacking at each CO..
ner 20 it can be easily removed for
laundering. Put ct each corner q bow
Of ribbon the color: Of the lining.
This MAKES . very pretty lrooooe
cover. l. .s*.5$# s1,.z, =. Il III. 81
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1912-03-22

on q frame house. Hold the glass so
that you look through only one-half OF
the glass, as shown in the illustration.
Now close the left eye and get the
opera glass focused on your lines.
Holding your gaze steadily on these
lines open your left eye and move
the glass until you see the same lines
with both eyes at once. With a little
practice you will get them to over.
lap as If you were not looking through
the glass at all.
Count how many spaces you see
with your left eye in the single space
that you see with the eye that looks
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1912-03-22
Two Fashions In Costumes,

At the moment there are two dis
The severe, almost exaggeratedly plain,
coat and skirt made Of rough material
or serge, is only suitable for the morn
ing or for travelling, and the more elst-
crate coat and skirt that vary from
elaborate to very elaborate. This can
be made of serge, cloth, crepe lie
chine, silk, satin, and so on indeflnfee-
". The coat is made to be worn with
skirt and waist to match or with
the one-piece model that is now to be
seen in velvet and the heavier grades
Of satin and cloth.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1912-03-22
Not 4 froa In Hla Thna>&

Ever talk 20 much that lies ut
down your throat? A horse down IN
Connecticut last summer was NOT TN.
ing, but he was holding up his mouth,
Wide open. to enguh m apple from the
limb Of 9 tree. There was swallow
that had been frightened ana It dew
blindly into the horses mouth. Tho
horse ch0ked to death and "a, dld thl
swallow. Even Il the horSe hal 49,
1bls % swallow the swalJow - voral
hayo remained hoar6Q. s.s.si
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1912-03-22
True Economy.

Women are slow to learn that the
wisest economy often means an out
lay at money that may seem reckless
squandering. Be consistent In your
economy. Don't try to save ON the
necessities Of life. To do 20 10 false
economy. But practice your eoono.
mics on those things you do not
actually need-the Injuries az llAa
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1912-03-22
Vast Economy.

Your profession must bring you
large salary" said the dimdent inter
viewer.
"Oh. yes" replied the prima donna
complacently. And. besides. think of
the enormous sums I save by hearing
myself sing for nothing"
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1912-03-22
Uncertainty,

Uncertainty.
II am very much interested in your
views on the initiative and recall"
WELL" replied Senator Sorghum.
Judging from my experience. 1 don't
like the idea"
Didn't know you had had any ex-
perience with it.
Yes. I was initiated into public
life by q trust and am liable to be r.
called any year by q Mercer"
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1912-03-22
When Your Ewes Need Care

Try Murine Eye Remedy. No smarting-Feels
Bine-Acts Quickly. Try it for Red, Weak,
Watery Eyes and Granulated Eyelids. Illus
compounded by our Oculis!s-not . sPatent Ned
icine"-but used in sqScessfu! Physicians Pre-
lc apd sold BY Druggists 1T 75c and 60c per Bottle
Murfho Eye 6alve In Aseptio Tubes, sc and Ca.
Murine Eye Remedy Co., Chicago
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1912-03-22
The Ego and Glass.

through the glass and that will be the
magnifying power. In the illustration
1t IL four times. Telescopes can be
tested in the same way, II held very
steady.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1912-03-22

A man feels as i'll at ease in a dry
goods store as a woman does in q TO-
bacco shop
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1912-03-22

He who reigns within himself and
rules passions, desires and fears u
more than a king.-Milton.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1912-03-22

ONLY ONE "BROKO QUININE.''
That 10 LAXATIVE BROMO QU1NINE. Look To-
tho signature Of e: w. GROVE. Used the WoR11
over . CuEo Q Cold in One Day. &c.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1912-03-22
Use Aliens Foot.Ease

Use Aliens Foot.Ea8o
The antiseptic powder to be shaken into
the shoes for tired. tender, smarting, aeh:
easy and makes walking Delight. Sold
everywhere, Csc. For free trial package,
address Allen S. Olmsted, lie Roy, N. 7.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1912-03-22

Good Advice.
Il Will have my pound of flesh"
BE vegetarian instead, and take
a peck of potatoes"
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1912-03-22
Garfield Tea, taken regularly, will correct
both liver and kidney disorders.

Some men don't know very much,
but they don't know 1t.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1912-03-22

Little Pussy Pumpkin,
Sitting In tho sun;
Little Pussy Plumpkin's
Too tired to frisk and run.
Pussy's had her dinner
An AWFUL lot for her!
And 80 she sits a-sunning-
Don't you hear her gently purr7
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1912-02-01

Hy#a en@agrsss sseSae~a "a Ess $50.
. Csssesasa aaa t0sas Esassss 80
sss.t BE Fse~zv~S sA@ ssAa@a assAas sss
sss D@as - Bavaria s7 AsA ansess.
w-s "a sAaeas a~ sAsa s@s 81 su~
saansy a. gATa tss ae1aas .. tAss
seansrY : FxsAl sAFAsAaa Afsxs sAss
sx~sza- s@sss weSos- - ssaxa@s~ss ss
E5s~ sAs usks os nAsAs2a kaSsA.e
6FAeaaH for % 49, assisted - Asz@
60. lie sstsFwa nAsasts stsA ; s.nw.
ssfal as=zg - sAs PEAR skf -. sAssas.
s4~s 80 aaks = eo@eassw kaA.
CsaTa~a 80 Eczksn a. Fat - sA~
River Le~~A wAsa Tassstea are~3Fs4
~ ia Gasp. tkrsw klEasxsf ca kts
Anses ~ TIE fsss OF tie fgwsxs glag.
an lnpioFws hls nAFacH. wAlxA mss
grated sut 30. Taaaaloa. n 0axa
started 10 gaEASs . force 60 start ssw
tToahls. whisa eoarse proAseiy s~sss
wttl ee s@tiafacsoFally caplAlness 40
secured nsnhcr o. HaEaes. Greeks
an ossera. IaeIaain' The dsscuAssnss
os AcQaiislas an tsonsas4y. net
some ov hla subjects secretly aaform-
81 Charles an whsn Taaalaon eater.
Cd the diet NJ Inglehcln be was a.
rested BY order ov the FrsaeA ns8a-
arch Al the trial later his dlsaoa-
esiy SaE proTea aa' he Rns sonteaesa
10 lose Aiz head. Hat tho rrwasA
king changed IL TO life tEnpFgxon aaeas
an Bavaria wsE Anneasa 20 FF.ana.
lie soon defeated the Hana IN battle.
awiso the Italians. nat the ttaas
continued Ia infsas Freneh territory
an create trouble. ChArsus carried
an army into their country. s.t "a
epidemic o. sickness compsliss Asn
10 retire before he could brlsg tasm
(Continued on page -
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1912-02-01
WAS WHITE MANS CHOICE.
1t Was Not the Negro Vote" But So
called Democrats That Elected
South Carolina Governor.
Charlotte Observer. I

Charlotte Observer.
Governor Cole Blease was not
loaded upon South Carolina by the
votes of the ignorant negroes; no ne
gro, ignorant or otherwise, had any
say in the matter. He's in Wade
Hampton's chair because South Caro-
lima white men-voting all by them
selves in a Democratic State primary
put him there"
This is the very just comment of
The Hartford Courant, and it is the
severest thing that has been read by
anybody about the situation of things
in Lower Carolina. It does not re-
fleet SO much on Governor Blease as
1t reflects upon the people-the white
people-of South Carolina, and IL
they do not squirm under it, they are,
indeed. lost to all sense OF decency.
But for their votes, Blease would not
have been elected Governor of their
State: but for their votes Blease will
not be reelected. Talk about the pri-
mary system Of choosing candidates
for public ofice after the experiences
the people of Se1tn Carolina and the
people of Alabama have had with this
device Of the Devil
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1912-02-01
Ground Hog Day Friday.

Ground hog day approacheth. II
comes on Friday. February End. and
men who pin their faith in the mys-
terious animal are awaiting anxious
ly the coming OF his annual visit In
order that they may get iiae on the
character OF the weather that II te
be. OF course. as everybody knows.
IL the ground hog sees bis shadow On
this day. he viii return to his lair
and spend forty days. this Indicating
that the backbone OF winter has not
been broken: on the other hand. that
IL has been strengthened. III II fails
10 see its shadow. spring viii soon
burst from the bosom Of bad weather
and winter viii have no more chiIls
OF consequence. II In IN important
event In the annals Of meteorology
or atmosphericaiy speaking. either
Charlotte onserver.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1912-02-01
DEAD CONES TO LIFE.


. II Is not often a person comes 70
life after one being pronounced dead
but this Is what happened In the
case OF Robert Smith. an aged resi-
dent OF the South Hominy section OF
the county.
IL had been known for months by
his friends that Mr.. Smith was incur
ably III, and last week he apparently
died and vas laid out" and every
one left the death chamber. Some
hours later several persons entered
the room again and one who had
helped to ghroud the body noticed
that one OF the arms was not in It's
original position. He started TO re-
place Ii when Mr.. Smith opened one
eye slightly and ventured: 'It's
raining, isn't it," All In the room
had pressing business elsewhere. but
they gathered courage to return later
and through the day listened TO the
occasional remarks of Mr. Smith. The
next day he was pronounced dead
again, but his people took no chances
and did not bury him for three DAYS.
This time he remained dead. Mr.
Smith was seventy years of age and
had suffered for years with tubercu-
losis.-Union Republican.