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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-07-26

Proprietor Armstrong of the Riverside
Press of Boston, who was at one time inter
ested in Autograph picture work in COM
pany with the late Il. G. Allen, is in the CITY
on business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-07-26
Spkfial Embellishments.

Small advertisements not exceeding four line
thirty words) coming under the head of WANT.
ED, For SALE, To LET, LOST &C., will be inserted
two times for rs CENTS three times for IS cents and
one week for so cents, advance payment
In sending by mail, remittance of postage stamps
or postal note should be made with order, al
the charges are too small to open accounts for.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-07-26

Prof. Nathaniel Butler of the Chicago
University was the guest of Hon. l.. ID.
Carver, Tuesday evening. Prof. Butler VI"
on his way from Scotland TO Chicago
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-07-26

Patrick Fitzgerald, while aiding in the
excavation work for the Macomber, Hill
and Wight block, fouad a cent of the date
of 1902.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-07-26
a Grand Feature

of Hoods Sarsaparilla 10 that while it puri-
fies the blood and sends it coursing through
the veins full of richness and health, it also
imparts new life and vigor to every func-
ton of the body. Hence the expression so
often heard: Hoods SarsaparillA made a
new person of me-" 1t overcomes that
tired feeling so common now.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-07-26

HARMS FOR SkLE-The two farms owned
IL by the late Joseph ". Patterson, are Offered
for sale. One the well ksown Patterson Farm, sc
about mile from the Kennebec Bridge. Iht
other, known as the Kebler Farm, on the Togus
Hallowell road in Chelsea, about two miles from
Augusta. These farms are very desirable; the!
are offered for sale Tor the purpose Of settling thu
estate of the late Joseph W. Patterson, and mus
be sold. Apply or address, Lendall Titcomb, Au
gusta, Maine. sept2ldtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-07-26

Frank M. Wh,tehousc of Willow stre''
has COW which gave birth to twin caves
five days ago. Both are very Lively ap'
will live. They are the same size and co'0i
and both are males. The COW is eight years
of age and Mr.. Whitehouse feels proud o.
his young stock. $3.50
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-07-26

From the Aims House, Saturday, July
81, Horace Wilson, about feet tall, dark
complexion, black beard and very pale.
He wore heavy winter overcoat when he
left. The last seen of him he inquired at
the Augusta Granite Quarry the way TO
New Hampshire. Any information as to
his whereabouts will be thankfully received
by the Overseers of the Poor, Augusta,
Maine. DIFF
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-07-26

j. L. Dearborn and ife have started on
an overland tour through part of kenne-
bee county for his health.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-07-26

A number Of desirable residences in Augusta
Me-. varying in prices from $3.50 to ea,eOOi
also several 10 10 Ii acre places in the suburbs
this city; one two story house sad lot In Lewiston
Me. A lumber of farms in Kennebec county
varying in price from $1,000 to $4,000. House
ana tenemt nts ~ let. 4. W. WHIrxheUsE, Al
torney, Augusta, Maine. ianldn
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-07-26

G. w. Motherwell's new house on the
East side is being rushed along. Already
The framework is up.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-07-26

Many horses in this vicinity are suffering
from the old fashioned pink eye, and the
disease seems to be increasing.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-07-26

VNOR SALE-A milk route, 6 cows, so cans,
Il together with good will of the concern.
Apply to +. o. Box, 1907, Waterville, Me.
julJ 20d2w
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-07-26

al think Augusta is beautiful place
said New York man to JOURNAL reporter
yesterday. ..
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-07-26

Thomas Fox left Wednesday, for Ocean
Point, where he will pass two weeks va.
cation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-07-26

The history of Free Masonry, consisting
of four volumes, has been added to the
Lithgow library.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-07-26

Game Warden Weeks of Jefferson, made
a business visit to the city, Wednesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-07-26
Local Noiics.

Cut flowers at The Guypy Drug Store
july4dtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-07-26

DOR SALE Top phaeton cost $3.50, sold for
Il SIS, big bargain. Inquire at Nat Robinson's
stable, East side. july2ldtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-07-26

G. S. Burrill of Fairfield, was in Angus
ia Wednesday, on business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-07-26

NOR SALE-A Columbia bicycle, bell, Ian
Il tern and C, clome'rr, ali IN good repair. Will
sell cheap for cash. w. h. Henderson, II Page
street, Haliowell, Me. july20iiw
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-07-26

hsods Pills are purely vegetable, perfect
" harmless, always reliable and beneficial.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-07-26

ENOk SALE-Old papers, whole and clean,
Il at KENNEBEC JOURNAL Office, price
Is cts. per hundred. janlgdtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-07-26

NOR SALE-About 100 feet best quality of
T. iron fence, with posts, good as new. suitable
for cemetery lot front yard of private
Beautiful pattern at onethird of cost. John l..
Stevens, Augusta, Me. june5dtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-07-26

NOR SALE-The east half Of the Weston
e House, II Cony st. Apply to Mrs. H. NJ.
harlow, 10 Stone St. june30dtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-07-26

The brick work of the new Masonic TEN.
pie is rapidly coming along.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-07-26

NOR SALE-DOuble tenement house with
IL large lot. Conveniently located. For terms
inquire of Mrs. Hannah Gannett, Al Arsenal st.
julyl3dtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-07-26
FOR SALE.
FOR SALE-on a 7

~OTTAGE FOR SALE-On a principal
~ street for $3.50. You can buv ii subject to
a 800 mortgage for $3.50 cash and clear 10 per
cent On the same. Cottage has city water. sewer
connections, is nearly all newly sbioged, has
new shed. new blinds, new fence; audit is rented
to the best of parties. Inquire of Lendall Tit
comb, Esq, or direct p. o. Box 1877 Augusta, Me-
iulY26d3t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-07-26

~ On junction of Sheepscot and Cross rivers,
new cottage containing rooms, with acres of
land, partly woodland and partly cleared; fruit
trees; plenty of iishings boating bathing; plenty
of sun and plenty of shade; a steamer connecting
with the trains at Wiscssset passes the house,
fine summer house terms moderate. For further
particulars inquire of The j. +. Fuller Co., Au-
gusta, or owner. A. P..Greenleaf, Southport. Me.
july23, IDIOT
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-07-26

Republican caucus this evening to choose
legislative candidates.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-07-26

DIOR SALE-Best Granite Tool, Bessemer
IL and Machinery Steel, also Lathe and Planer
Tool steel and Norway and Refined Iron at whole,
sale. Lowest prices quoted on large orders.
Telephone. los Bangor st. III. Ii. Harvey.
mar2ldtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-07-26

w. w. Wilkins of Winthrop was in the
city yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-07-26

J. C. Cobb of Somerville, was in the city,
Wednesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-07-26

NyANTED-A few gentlemen boarders and
w mealers. Mrs. A. Fuller, S Flasg street, Au-
gnsta, Me. ju'y23dlws
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-07-26

ElOR SALE-Home Restaurant, 322 Water
Z Street. Reason, poor he alth. julyl9dtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-07-26

NOR SALE-A large house lot on the north
L side of Western avenue. Apply to Thomas
} Lynch. mayt2dtf
NOR SALE-Several houses. Prices ranging
H from 5000 upwards. Persons looking for
home or an investment are invited to call on j
I. Patterson, Middle St. apr2ldtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-07-26

NOR SALE.-Houses in different parts of the
C city, ranging in price from $500 to = 5000.
ply at the Office of T.. $. Fogg, Atty at Law and
Dealer in Real Estate. jan6dtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-07-26

UyANTED-People to know that Lottie S
w Stafford will commence her annual sale al
cost Tuesday.mornngJ July 24th. and continue un
til Sept. LIST. jub23dlw
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-07-26

WANTED-A competent girl for general
w house work, must know how to cook. Ap
ply to Mrs. G. ii. Wells 40 Middle st. HaliOwe
iuly24dlwe
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-07-26

NyANTED-A meat cook at Stoddard House
w Pennington, Maine. July25dlt*
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-07-26

ITO LET Tenements. Inquire of A. A.
i. Nichols, rs Gage street. Aprl6dtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-07-26

NOR SALE-Carriages, road wagons top
Il buggies. Bangor buggies, surres, etc. Con
signed and will be sold cheap for cash. j. I Full
Ter, aprihitf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-07-26
Local Matters.

The vacation season is at its height.
j. f. Snow is at Parker's Head on va
cation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-07-26

"AVING COMPLETED my course in
IL stenography at Wesleyan Seminary, de
sire permanent position, or will supply for the
season. will furnish certificate; also Yood refer
ences. Address d Lock Box II, Thorndike
Waldo Co., Me. july25d1wt
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-07-26
MISCELLANEOUS.

NOTICE-THE CRESCENT STEAM
~ LAUNDRY has opened to stay. Wash
ing done with dispatch Starching and ironing
done TO satisfaction. Clothes not torn or worn
in the wash. Give us trial. East Side Water
ST., below JOURNAL office, near X. Il. crossing,
Augusta, Me. Crescent 1t. Laundry. july24dtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-07-26

N TADAM BRANN-Clairvoyant, is to be
IM here a short time only. Has prepare
ton which will remove all pimples and blemishes
from the face. Only 10 cents, or sent to any ad-
dress for Y cents in stamps. No. AZ Gage street,
Augusta, Me. msr39dtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-07-26
WANTED.

EMPLOYMENT AGENCY, c. NJ Gliddeny
u Wanted, at once, one cook, three girls for
general Homework. Girls register for situa-
tons free Of expense. c. NJ. Glidden, 2o5 W alter
street. july26d2t*
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-07-26

NTANTED-Situaiion by an American boy,
w Is years of age, during the month of All
gust. Is junior in the Worcester high school and
can come well recommended. "F. NJ" Somer-
vile, Maine. july 25d2tt
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-01-09
AARON BURR's PoLITENEsS.
wouldn't Break an Engagement with a
Lady to Suit the Doctor.

Aaron Burr died when he was over ~
years old on Staten Island. lie was bit
terly poor and even ragged and hunger
bitten in his latter life, but his eye
glanced as keen and his manners were as
courteous, and his serene self-respect and
belief in himself as apparent as ever
says the Washington Post. f.'
His death occurred September "a. ls.o.
One day the doctor told Burr that he
could not live til morning. The ola
knight turned his eyes on HIS friends who
sat watching by his bed.
"He Is an internal old fool" said Burr.
open that bureau-drawer." he then com
manded do you see that letter iylnS
there
1t was a dainty perfumed missiye.
1T is from a lady" continued 'uir,
while that look which women had 1ound
light and the lightning's .gleam-iiashed
in his eye 1T Is from a lady. she sa ys
she will call tomorrow. Anybody VINO
thinks / will die with that appointment
on my hands is a stranger 70 toiohei
Burr" -, o.. ,,.,,
beautiful; she was tender. she broutht
flowers and their breath sweetened the
room. She and Burr talked for an hour >
he i'm the tender. respectful protectihs.
vet rnastprful manner which hdd Dtrh
his attitude towards the other sex an niSa
life When she departed he lay back WIN
the flowers in his old hand-tLe s' ~
abvss The grind Of her carriage whetIs
was heard departing In the street bul
seemed listening TO their receding SCUM.
10 dIed almost as they ceased, anu w
he which had been one long battle Won
peace with death
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-01-09
Mean temperature.
,;Ew YORK srocK MARKET.

FEW YORK STOCK MARKET.
NEW York. January S.--During the first
half Of the day the tendency Of prices at
the Stock Exchange was decidedly u3-
ward. The large Increase i'm eastbound
shipments from Chicago last week, the
superabundance Of money, and reports
from Washington that the tariff on dis
titled spirits would be increased 70 $50
per gallon. and that duty Of 3Iigc per
100 pounds would be imposed on refined
sugar. all contributed TO the bullish feel
ing. General Electric rose 2; Sugar 5is;
Chicago Gas. Is; Rock Island. 2ss: Dis
tillers, rs: New England. ~; Western
Union, I; Chicago. Burlington and quincy,
!; Northwestern, rs, and Lake shor7,
. per cent.
Reading. Louisville and Nashville, and
Northern Pacific preferred were weak
throughout. Reading fell 2's per cent, the
annual report hsving proved a dlsap-
pDintmcnt. Northern I8clnc preferred
declined les per cent on reports that the
amount OF money required 10 put the pro-
percy on It's feet had been underestim
Louisville and Nasnvine was weakened w
che old stories Of the passing or the dN!-
dend The stock sold down rs per cent,
The bears detected liqudations IN the
afternoon, ami Immediately began 10 pay
attention TO stocks that have scored the
sreatest advances during the past ten
DAYS or 50. Sugar and Rock Island Wee
each forced down 2 per cent. 10 &-@
and GT4 respectively. The decline IN
these stocks led 10 realizations IN other
parts Of the libt, and at the close there
were a number OF issues which were be
low SaturG y J finals. the reaction, OUT,
side OF Rock Island and Sugar, ranged
from h0ls per cent
Compared with Saturdays closing, the
general lst shows lOsses OF isf2 per cent,
the latter IN Reading. Sugar gained al
Rock island, -. Distlllers, IA: Genera i
Electric :. and New England = per
cent. ~
ferred dropped 80, 70 80 from tn last
roported sale some time ago. Northwest
ern preferred rose ~; American Tobacco,
lis: Putsburg Cincinnati Chicago ana
81. Louis preferred. 4, and NicMe-Plate
second preferred, . The total safes were
Eailway and miscellaneous bonds were
Tressury balances; Coin, $jS74S.ocO; cur
reucy, S-53A, NV
MONEY AND EXCHANGE.
Money on call easy. ranging from Ia 3,
| last loan at ~. and closing oneIeu ar
per cent; prime mercantile paper, 4Ht-
per cent --
silver at the board neglected.
Sterling exchange firm. with actual bdSi'
| moss ia bankers bills at ELSi4 Ntef2 41I
slxty days and $S6ff4Sjs for demand
rostpd rates, $iSG4S.; commercial DiiS
I 4 S3Is for sixty days, ana $LeJ0to''a ioi
/ government bonds firm. State bonds
| duh. Railroad bonds strong.
| CROCK QUOTATIONS
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-01-09
AND. JACKSON DAY.
CELEBRATIONS AT NEW YORK. NEW
ORLEANS AND ELSEWHERE.
sscnfr Nsttcrson. nj Louisville. Handles
She Existing Political situation with
oui Gloves Democratic Dinners.

-tr,vv York. January SThc ami
<.-sar, a The .Ie,tt4 Of New Orleans Is
s,es,s celebrated by the Democratic bust
,.,es men otsNcw York by banquet at
Sic Hoffman House and the dinner given
there to-nigh, was in line with similar
,,o,f. In previous years II was disniled
nv De prosence a. Vico-Presidcnt steven
an and Governor Flower VINO occupied
Cha seats 20 the right and to the left. re-
.a-cnvrly. of Evan Thomas. The president
81 thc association.
Al the conclusion OF President Thomas Is
Saeech % the guests be introduced Gov
s-ucr Flower. who responded 10 the tUa {,
E"Tle state OF New York
colonel John McAucrncy was the next
S.akcr. replying 10 the toast Jackson
Oihcr addresses were by Isidor Rayu r.
ms- H. Gordon. r. g. T. Grain. AMI
,Ile-Pteslicat Adlai T. Stevenson.
EANOCETS ELSEWHERE.
Jackson s-Day was also celebrated 10y
fml laalucts at Philadelphia. wAry
..Rrr were Governor PaCisou. Don
Dickinson. .staut Secretary 81 the
rF Damlln. Assigtan: Secreter. ~
.f |#fI W.ANNo. ana compton, q OF In.
..ra0F Ech.ls. az Louisville. whore
I.t Naf,crson was me orator of enc
.r. 90 Columbus. Ohio. where no.c but
: .l politicians were present and NcKn-
i.a Inauguration divided interest with
t., historical occasion; at New orleans.
'H." tho day Is n general holiday, ard
.h. celebration lasted all day and long
.H'' uc night ani az Democratic strong
Del s in other paris of The country
GAITEESON ACCORDED Az OVA-
TION.
DOT lS\ILLE. ky. January Slack
n.y Was celebrated IN This city with
81 m-Yol display by The Waucrscn cub.
great Music Han was packed az COON
s. .r. doors we've opened by an enthusi-
I. concoIrse OF an classes. eager to
,,.. Nr Watterson who was 10 deliver
ir. principal address. The han WAS pro-
..y decorated. and the boxes and par
s..' showed 81 roodly number Of Indies In
t.f.. lance. ~ had been given out that
49,. NHiicfson would deal with The pOiiu-
rt situation without gloves. ana The ex-
Citations OF those who went 90 hear him
l. not disappointed
TN noted editor received m ovation as
'. appeared upon the stage. the demon
..rau.r continu'us for several minutes.
Il spoke for more Than am hour in the
l4.net English.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-01-09

CIew York Journal OF commerce
"Aralia Ouinqulfolia" IS the l4auh nai9e
given u g-nsens-root' Wi'I ,t ~. 'l'his
Telued as a medicine by the chinese. ms
root ~ found IN many sccuoHs Oh w
United states and Canada, ana com
mandS an extreme price IN inc nue. TO-;
The largest and best stock Is r'S'N' =
IRON, New York state and Crnada. thouhh
1, 60 only Of recent years that important
SHIPMENTS have been received IN lhis MIR
Eet from these sections. southern, a. Il
rule. Is OF small size. anu ranges Co-h-
ina atfValV low compare 70 iHr ifi ~
sfafe and Canada, which IL OF n WORTH
q pcr mound more than the root tccrlFei
from southern points. Root GdtncrfI ~
The fan is usually heavier ana Deter tl'th
fhe eprlng and summer coliecuohs. Sli p
r.rs are only sending moderate quantities
no,. ae the winter weather prevents
gathering the root. ana me season -
practically over. rs yet al ehotts 10
c.,lttyate ginseng have been unsucc'SsI hl,
I, eoiv growing wild IL Il could be culu-
~. ,ri values would undoubtedly decrease
rs~fC.1niiv M a verv snort lime. ~
roof when GATHERED green is much heavier
ma, tla stock found In nTket as ne
....r..,-i OF driving and curing causes the
,...'..-.f - be- only about cDe-th.rf what
:. ,-qs pr0vi0rals IN its green stole hhip-
.ers oftep send &c 20 marx y TOO Sieth'
-.l rof nc clean as IL should be. and re-
r..',.ers continually caution sSopers -
has. The toos and strings entirely re-
-,.lr.ad ard fhe stock perfectly utN Ut "
highest market Drices ahoulf pe FNpectep'
r,no entire supply collected IN this com
try b exported 10 China, there being no
other constructive outlet for u, ana the
supply here Is not equal 20 the nemancs
from chine. The business IS steadily IN
creaahg. and has now reached large pro-
portions. probably over 10000 pounds
ahnuany The issue OF Outing for the
current month speaks OF Q torty-tton sloop
which sailed from Boston IN llsS WITH N, q
cargo ~ giuseng-rOot for Canton. The
slo6p Is rsported 70 have t touched at ,ns
meeting a number OF English ships home
wsgd bound from Cantor E fo1 two n poands
~ th,e zoo for each pounsf Of rsnseng-root,
this being The first American root GOT, ever es
shipped 10 China. The, great value OF
ginseng has tempted some shippers 70
mix other roots with IT, and N soine
cases the genuine root Is found 70 con-
tain nails and other heavy substances,
hut these fraudulent schemes are always always
detected by. the dealers; who car ,sa rl,y
gain anything by such prsctices' WHEN
are mainly confined 10 southern operators
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-01-09
The Moam shAkE.pANce.
The Weird Performance Of n Tribe Of
Arizona Indians.
tcleyeIand Plain.pealerl

Cleveland Plain-DealerJ
II was the first man to penetrate the
mysteries OF the snake-dance,' said Cap
tain h. j. Johnson~the other day The
snake-dance Is a religious. ceremony. the
Moquis believe the snakes and toads are
the gods OF the rains and clouds. and
brooks and wells and worship them on
that account. They have a secret order
among themselves like the Mesons. They
include the Order Of the Bear. the Order
OF the WOLF the Order Of the Coyote. aau
finally, the Order OF the Snake, which
is sort OF thirty-thrd degree among
them. All the participants In these rites
are bucks. and they array themselves
in the most fantastic costumes magma
bic. Their legs are decorated with rattles
made OF turtle-sheils. and each warrior
Is armed with two or three immense
snakes These wind around the arms
and Decks OF the dancers, ana many OF
the men hold the snakes In their teeth,
with their heads darling about In the very
faces OF the dancers Then the dOSdoss
are beaten, and the dance begins.
1T is a most repulsive but At the same
time a most remarkable scene. / nave
seen the snakes fasten their fangs IN
the NOSE OF the Indians or In their cheeks
expecting TO gee the victim fail dead IN
his tracks. They did not do so. however
The Moquis have discovered a perfect pre-
no one knows, The secret IS carefuliy
guarded II is a stuff that looks like INK
The men go through a perfect diet be,
forehand, abstaining from all meat ana
living on corn-ineal entirely. ] have seen
their arms after the dance where there
would be holes puncturcd IN them as
though an awl had been run through
them. There was very litle s"elIins'
however.
These Moquie are not a blanket In
dian. They dress like US. ana cuitlvate
the land. They are exceedingly thirty,
peaceable. and provident. They always
keep 2-years -old supply OF corn IN their
villages. u is piled w like cord-wood
in front OF their houses. Many years
ago they suffered from devastating fanl-
inc that carried or scores Of their braves
and ever since il has been law win
them to lay up corn for the future. the
tribe Is one OF the oldest I'm America.
Coranodo speaks OF finding them here III
1870. They live on a. high plateau, So
feet above the plains. and their homes
are Of solid rock. There Is a patfWay
leading from one village 10 the other
worn IN the solid rock from five to SIX
inches When you think that TINS hss
been worn by moccasns and bare feet. II
10 Ia 81 n tell how old fhp tribe Is