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Omaha daily bee., 1895-09-22

and the lower white, with serpents kissing
and squirming in impotent rage, this re-
markable procession marches with slow, meas
ured tread to the farther end Of the plaza,
where the serpents are spit out or dropped
on the ground. They are picked up by the
wand bearers, who allow the boys in the
first division to hold them an instant, when
they are handed to the high priest, who con-
signs them to the buffalo hide pen.
AS quickly as an Indian drops a serpent he
secures another, and on the second appearance
from the rear of the sacred rock every snake
carrier has the wriggling reptile in his mouth.
The Moquis are wrought up to a high pitch
Of frenzy by the strange spectacle. The
meal throwers scatter, and in their zeal
dash the -four into the faces OF the dancers
or engage in a keen rivalry to determine who
shall cover the dropped snakes with the
sacred meal. Again and again the weird
procession circles the sacred rock. Some of
the dancers try to Guido others by taking two
Snakes in their MOUTHS Frequently a vicious
snake coils to strike as soon as it strikes
the ground, and the veteran wand bearers
are required to forcetit to uncoil. Occasion
ally a serpent makes a dart to escape, and
then there is a scamper in which the male
spectators Join, and the shrill screams Of the
flying meal throwers are heard above the
general hubbub.
After the dancers have carried all the
snakes and returned them to their den, a
twenty-foot circle of corn meal is made In
front Of the sacred rock. The serpents are
| quickly transferred to this circle and covered
with corn meal, and the chief priest says
a short prayer. The Moquis Of the second
division then grasp the snakes in handfuls,
dart down the steep trails like frightened
animals and release the reptiles among the
rocks. The members OF the first division
march twice around the sacred rock, stamp
their feet, and the snake dance is done.
This is not an account Of a heather cere-
mony Of Central Africa, or Of savages of a
thousand years ago. 1t describes the chief
religious service in these United States in
the year 1895 of a people who, If the ruling
OF the courts be followed, may vote for a
president when Arizona is admitted to state
hood.
White who , 80 made a study Of this
Omaha daily bee., 1895-09-22
l%ancers' legs adding a dismal aocompani-

dancers legs adding a dismal accompani-
ment.
The first division lines up against the
house with its leader, the chief priest, stand
ing near the penned in snakes The second
division forms in line in front of the first.
Then rattles are shaken gently and eagle
feathers waved in unison. All join in a
slow, measured chant, repeated a dozen
times, and the wand bearers way their bod
les In such a manner that from above the
line Of their white head feathers look like
the sinuous motion of a crawling serpent.
When the refrain stops the chief priest prays
aloud, sprinkling the ground about the snake
den with water, and the second priest again
s~catters corn meal from his platter. The
members of the second division lock arms,
two by two, and as they slowly prance a
second time around the sacred rock to a
dirge-like chant of the first division they
go through the motions of planting corn. A
party of women and girls in white and scar
let nantes Of cotton and wool marches into
the plaza and ~scatters sacred corn meal in
all directions from fiat baskets and ~platters.
There is a short pause in the proceedings,
as though II were a play of two acts. The
members Of the second division file out of
sight back Of the rock, while the first still
holds its place against the wall Of the house.
The matrons and maids with the platters of
meal form in line, partly encircling the sa-
cred rock, and the chief priest intones a
prayer.
A SHOCKING SPECTACLE.
The second division soon emerges from be-
hind the sacred rock, again In double file,
but those on the left have discarded their
feather wands. Instead they are carrying
writhing snakes, some in their hands and
others in their mouths. 1t rs a sight to fill
an ordinary spectator with fear and horror.
The Indians at the right of the column are
tickling the heads and necks of the Shiny
reptiles with the feather wands to distract
their attention from the men carrying them.
The dance is hardly a dance in the white
mans sense. One foot is lifted until the
knee approaches the waist, when 1t is
stamped upon the ground, to be followed
turtle shells and sheep toes rafting. with
elbows and backs bent, with bodies naked ex-
cept for the kits. with the upper face black
Omaha daily bee., 1895-09-22

the feelings Of these unfortunate gentlemen
in the jury box"
The blushing counsel muttered something
ABOUT having nearly concluded, and went on
with his argument. In a few minutes more
the attention of the judge again wandered,
ana ne was once more asleep. Again the
plaintin's counsel whispered to the steno-
grapher, and again the stenographer nudged
MS honor, All! yes" he gravely remarked,
with a most composed and attentive air. and
without the remOtest reference to what was
being said by the speaker, 81 dare say there
is something in tha view Of the case, Mr..
b. In fact, II you will excuse me for q
moment, ] will Just step into the anteroom
and consult Roscoe with references to it," So
saying, he rose and went into the anteroOm,
where the stenographer, through the crack
OF the door, could plainly see him discussing
the contents Of a large and very wicked look
Ing black bottle. Coming back in a few mo-
ments, his honor resumed his seat, remark
ing, with a twinkle in his eye; AS I an
ticipated, Mr.. B., you are partly right In
your view Of the matter. | have Just been
looking into Roscoe, and find that there is a
good deal in It, though not so much as there
formerly was"
A combination atlas and map Of Trumbull
county" published at Chicago, ILL.,, under the
supervision of l.. II. Evans, in the year 1874,
tells a queer story OF early frontier justice.
The first trial tribunal was composed Of a
self-organized body of men, who tried and
convicted a man for stealing from a fellow
boarder. He was convicted, and sentenced
to be Invested Of his apparel. tied to a tree,
and subjected to the bites Of mosquitoes for
the period Of an hour. 1t was soon dis
covered, however, that the man would have
little or no blood left at the expiration OF his
term of punishment. and he was released at
the end Of the first half hour. He was never
known to steal again."
Omaha daily bee., 1895-09-22

snake dance are generally Of the opinion that
the fangs have not been drawn. Some think
medicine" with which they have been fed
or bathed. Others think the whole secret is
in the method of handling. 1t is said the
dancers are seldom bitten by the reptiles, and
it is generally believed the medicine men
have effective antidotes for use in case of
such accidents. FRED BENZINGER.
Omaha daily bee., 1895-09-22
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Omaha daily bee., 1895-09-22

the constable attempted a masse shot. He
ripped a hole in the cloth.
"''You are adjudged guilty Of contempt of
court, declared the judge, and the judg-
ment Of the court is that you pay a fine of
IS or in default thereof servo five days in
the county Jail. You want to get some
stickin' plaster an fix that hole, too
1--WE concluded our argument and sub
mitted the case.
"'Hold on; you made only six. Judgment
for the defendant. And you took seven
was the decision"
Omaha daily bee., 1895-09-22

Circuit court was in the midst Of its semi
annual session in a little county shire town,
says Harper's Bazaar. The month was July,
the heat unbearable, the court routine power
fully sedative in its tendency. The very flies
seemed affected, and buzZed about listlessly,
clinging with sticky determination to the
perspiring features of the jurors until act
ually brushed away, then instantly returning,
intent on further torture.
The counsel for the defendant, a young
man Of limited oratory and stih more limited
ideas, was addressing the court, his constant
repetitions. hating delivery, and Indifferent
logic only adding to the misery Of his sleepy
hearers. The crier and clerk were sleeping
calmly. The stenographer was busily en-
gagged in making pencil sketches Of the va
rious human types in the court room. The
learned Judge, after several conscientious at
tempts to follow the argument, had been
constrained to recognize the futility OF the
effort, and began 10 be absorbed in thought.
Then his head dropped gently on his breast,
and he, too, was asleep.
Presently the plaintiffs counsel noticed his
attitude, and approached the stenographer,
who was seated on the platform with his
honor: This will never do he said. 1T
Is getting to be a perfect farce. For heavens
sake wake the Judge" The stenographer
leaned over and nudged the court, who, al
though asleep, was not to be caught mapping.
One eye slowly opened, then the other, and
In the most matter-of-faet tone, as II his at
tention 10 the speaker had never once re-
Taxed, he exclaimed: "Oh gentlemen, do
cease this interminable argumen Here ]
have been listening till my ears fairly ring,
and | can as vet see nothing approaching a
termination. DO show some consideration for
The Dickinson press., 1895-10-05
SHE'S A THOROUGHBRED.
Successfll Test of the NIagnificel
0fAnvn.A~ lDnvvI

Successful Test of the Magnificent
steamer st. Paul.
Gloucester, Mass, Oct. a.-The new
American line steamer st. Paul, which
left Delaware Capes ut 4:3O yesterday
afternoon, anchored off this port at
$50 p. M. to-day. During the run up
the coast the ship behaved admirably,
and the working of lcr machinery was
so satisfactory that for an hour the
ships two engines were run at an av-
erage of 30 revolutions per minute.
One Of them was speeded up to 81 on
a squirt, which is within one stroke Of
the maximum capacity,and during this
period the steam pressure ran up to
1917 pounds, three pounds less than the
knots was acquired with a horse pow
err development Of about 10000. In
view of the fact that the machinery
has been In use but little over two
days. the results are considered re.
markable. No one on board the ship
doubted that she will easily develop
the 10 knots an hour necessary to
place her in the auxiliary cruiser class,
and many believe she will heat the st.
Louis, which on her recent trial in the
English Channel averaged 223 knots
an hour for nearly five hours During
the night the Grey will clean the tiues,
boiler tube and smoke boxes. but no
other special preparation will he made
for the trial trip. The official trial
board will consist of Commander
Bradford. Lieut.. Commander Schroe-
der and Lieut.. Mulligan. The latter
made special inspection of the ship
to ascertain her ability to carry guns
In the event Of war, and has found
that she meets all the requirements of
an auxiliary cruiser.
The Dickinson press., 1895-10-05
EUcHAR1sr1c CONGRESS.
"A Meeting of Catholic DignitarIes q
Interest to Churchmen

A Meeting of Catholic DiHnitarles of
Interest to Churcl,meM.
Washington. Oct. 2.-The euclaristic
congress of the Catholic church will
.conyene in this city tomorrow. and
some of the most distinguished dig
:nitaries of the church will be present.
The sessions will be held at tile Cath
-olic university. On the occasion of the
opening of the. congress a pontificial
high mass will be celebrated, of which
Mgr. Satolli will be celebrant. At the
sessions Of the congress - number Of
papers will he read and discussed, in
Guiding one ON '"The Priests Euchar-
istic League" by Rev. H. Birkmeyer
of Cincinnati; How the Real Pres.
ence Makes Converts" by Rev. Walter
Elliott OF New York city, and "rhe
Holy Eucharist in the Eastern
Church." by Rev. Joseph Yasbeck, the
Armenian missionary.
Thursday evening there will occur
the most picturesque part of the cere-
monies attending the congress. This
will be the hours alteration Of the
blessed sacrament in the university
chapel. concluding with a procession
through the grounds of the university
and a benediction. This procession
will probably be conducted at night.
II so, the procession will be the finest
thing Of the kind ever seen here. Each
OF the archbishops. bishops and at
tending priests will appear in full re-
gala, carrying lighted taper, and
the grounds of the university will be
with electric lights.
The Dickinson press., 1895-10-05
NEW LINE EASTWARD.
The Wisconsin Central Building n
Important Link

The WiscOnsin Central Building an
Important Link
Minneapolis, Oct. 3.-By next spring
Minneapolis will have another outlet
to the East. The Manitoba Terminal
company, in which Wisconsin Central
interests are chiefly represented. has
let contracts for line some ~ miles
In length to connect the through line
OF the Wisconsin Central with Lake
Michigan. and 1t Is proposed by means
of Il car ferry line to complete direct
connection with the Flint 4 Pere Mar.
quettc at Ludington. Evans, Richard
L. Go. Of this city have captured the
contracts at a price between 100000
and $15O,OOO. and the work is to be
finished by May 1. In addition to this
work the Wisconsin Central proposes
to thoroughly equip the new line for
traffic by reducing tine heavy grade be-
tween here and the junction point to
20 feet to the mile. The new line is
to run from Manitowoc to Menasha or
possibly to make connection at Nee
nah. The operation of ferries has
proved entirely practicable, even in
winter, as the Milwaukee operates
such line from Milwaukee to Grand
Haven. \ speed of about twenty miles
per hour can be made across the lake
In all except the toughest weather. In
its new venture 1t looks very much as
though the Wisconsin Central was try
Ing to get into solne of the Milwall-
KEGS business, ana '.rnposed TO begin
by being ready to carry a part of the
next years crops.
The Dickinson press., 1895-10-05
TO STOP THE FIGHT.
Texas Legislature Consilerina II
COrbett.Fitxsim IN Ons Ca.e

Texas Legislature ConsiderinR the
Corbett-FftzsimmOns Case.
Austin, Tex, Oct. 3.-The Texas leg
islature met In special session at noon.
with quorum present. The governor.
in his message. reviewed the laws
against prize fighting in Texas. calling
attention to the errors therein, and
closed by saying:
"All persons have been given notice
that the Corbett-Fitzsimmons exhibit
tion would not he permitted; that
whatever has been done by it's projec-
tors was with full responsibility for
the consequences. The public interests
require that this exhibition should be
suppressed. DiscOuntenanced by Mex
leo and the territories, outlawed and
driven from every state, it is proposed
to assemble horde of rutfians and
gamblers and offer this state an insult
to public decency. Against it the in
stincts and pride Of the people revolt.
and your prompt and rcsolute action
Will spare them this ignOminy and
shame. The governor then recom-
rends law making prize fighting
without gloves n felany There is n
strong lobby here from Dallas and the
leaders Of it claim to have votes
enough III the house to defeat the
emergency clause. There are only
three senators opposed to the cmcr-
gency clause. Several bills. strictly
anti-prize fight. were introduced in
both houses. and adjournment was
taken until tomorrow morning.
The Dickinson press., 1895-10-05
Choice Scandal


Montreal. Oct. 3.-The biggest socip-
ty scandal this city has had for a long
time will shortly be ventilated i'm the
local courts. the initial proceedings
having been begun to-day in the su-
perior court through Greenshields &,
Greenshields for the plaintiff. Mrs
Alfred Stevens Whitney. daughter Of
James O'Brien. the retired millionaire
clothing manufacturer. is suing for q
separation from her husband and m
allowance Of $1,000 n year. Miss Maud
Burlett. an amateur operate star and
Il member of the clloir OF Christ
Church cathedral, is named as the co.
respondent. Miss Burlett halls from
Brockvillc. and is IL great favorite in
local musical circles. Besides the
charge of adultery against her hus.
band. Mrs. Whitney also alleges he ia
lnordinatcly addicted to the use of in
toNicatine liquors. and when under
their influence grossly insults and
abuses her. She also states that Mr.
Whitney has taken Miss Burdett tn
tie Whitney residence OH Prince Ar.
thur street and openly insulted her
Nlrs. Whitney, before her friends.
Whitney. who was formerly in the
leather business. was married to Miss
O'Rrien in October, 1892
The Dickinson press., 1895-10-05
Highest of all in Leavenng Power-Laes u Govt Report
R&!a!!! g! RS&asSl! RRskiaRS
ABSOLUTELY PURE

Alexander Crockett an Ogden, Mich,
farmer, aged 65, deliberately placed
his neck in the crotch of peach tree
and hanged himself, being dead whep.
found.
Indictments have been found against
Herman Bamber and Joseph r. Nor
ris of Salt Lake. They are charged
with fraud in connection with con-
tracts for the new city building.
Charles II. Vice. treasurer Of the
Home Mutual Aid association. has dis
appeared from Kansas City, No., tax
Ing with him the books OF the assO-
citation and $11 900 of its money.
At Findlay, Ohio, Bertha May Rus
sell. sixteen years old. and Theodore
Hamlin were married, swearing the
girl to be of age. Russell pere had
them arrested for perjury.
A gigantic fraud was practiced upon
the Nebraska state fair management
at Lincoln by number of the gate
tenders. The result of the fraud was
the loss to the fair of an amount Of
money estimated in the thousands.
X. w. Engle of AthOl, Mass, CON-
mitted suicide by shooting himself In
the Hotel Ptister in Milwaukee. He
deserted his wife a few weeks ago and
left Athol with Miss Katie Barry, an
attractive girl of seventeen.
Lucky Davis. Moama Julia, Sam
Simpson, Louis Davis and Rufus Buck
were sentenced in the United States
court at Fort Smith, Ark. to be hang
ed on Thursday. Oct. 81. They are
the Buck gang OF outlaws.
At Cheyenne, Wyo., verdict of
murder in the first degree was re-
turned against Il. s. Crocker, one Of
the most prominent stock men of Wy
onling who has been on trial for two
weeks at Evanston, charged with the
murder In January of his partner, Har.
vry Both.
The Dickinson press., 1895-10-05
Aberdecn's Cour.inr Nee,

Aberdeen. S. d., Oct. 3.-The Aber:
deem Coursing clubs meeting began
today. Last night the Palace stakes
for sixteen greyhounds of all ages
filled. After the draw it was an
nomced that the card would be run
through twice today. The weather
was fine and hot. Hares were yerv
plentiful and ran very strongly. The
proceedings dragged Ireadfully, there
being long and unnecessary delays he
tween courses. In the first round the
results were: Pearl. st. Louis. heat
Ardgay, Indianapolis; Charist, Minne-
apolis. beat Van Troump. Indianapo.
lis: Nalkyrie, indianapolis. beat Ma
tor. South Dakota; Van Ollie, Indian
apolis. beat Charming May, Fox Lake.
Wis; I.ongfcllow. San Francisco. beat
Nancy. Cable. ILL.,: Calph Oakes. North
Dakota. beat Astronomy, Indianapo-
lis; Raven, Aberdeen. beat Collection.
Aberdeen: Lady Misterton, Oakes. N
d.. beat Just Eclipsed, indianapolis.
In the second round Pearl beat Chart
list; Valkyrie beat Longfellow; Caliph
beat Van Ollie; Raven ran a bye. Lady
Misterton being withdrawn lame. w.
Stephenson Of Dinsdale. Iowa. is Judge
and w. Angel Of Oakcs. y. D.. ia
SliDDPr
The Dickinson press., 1895-10-05
Rob DUNN. HIS TRIP.
tie Will Sell State Lands for q Mont


or So
st. Paul, Oct. 3.-On Thursday Of
this week State Auditor Dunn will
start on his annual land selling expe-
dition. He will be busy ut these land
sales for about five weeks, during
which time he will not be seen ut his
office. He is to make q new depart
IRE this year In the matter of land
sale records by having one of his
clerks with him to make record of
each sale. This record will be filed in
his office and will be used as a check
against the reports filed by county au-
dit0rs from time to time. These re-
ports frequently are wrong, and vet
the state auditor has no check upon
them. Mr.. Dunn's idea this year will
simplify matters amazingly and place
the land records of the state In q bet
ter condition than they over have been
IN before. In all cases where the coun-
ty auditors records differ from the Of
flee records. the latter will be taken
as correct, and the county auditor will
he asked to revise his figures 1t has
not been an unusual thing in the past
for state land to be bid up as high as
$50 an acre. and after the end of sew
eral months reported to the state all.
ditor as having gone for about $12.
Having no record of sale, the state au-
ditor. of course, was not able to cor
rect the mistake; but now he will lie
able to do so.
The Dickinson press., 1895-10-05
BY WATER ROUTE
TRIENNIAL NATIONAL CONFERENCE
OF FREE BAPTIsTS.
Represe ntativcs of This Denomins-
tion Meet mt WinnebaKo City,
Minn., fM Large Numbers to
Duscus. Business of ImpOr-
tance to Their Church.
THE MEETING IS AN INNOVATION
For the Reason That 1t Was Never
Before Held West of the
Mlssissippi.

Winnebago, City, Oct. 3.-The gen.
eral conference of the Free Baptist
Church OF the United States has be-
gun its triennial session here. Since
yesterday morning number Of spe-
cial sleeping cars have arrived here
from the East. and the number of del
egates and visitors now approaches
400. Many are men of national promi-
hence in the church. Among them are
G. +. Moshier, Ill. D., president of
Hillside college; G. H. Ball, D. D.,
president of Keuka college, Keuka, N.
Y; Prof. B. T. Hays, D. D., of Bates
college, Lewiston, Me-; Rev. Martyr
Summerbell, D. D., Lewiston, Me-;
Rev. II. NJ. Ford, field secretary Of the
denominations; Rev. A. Given, ID. D.,
and ]. NJ. Lowden, of Boston. Lead
ers among the lay delegates who are
present are Hon. N. S. Purniton OF
Augusta, Me-, who is clerk of the con-
ference, and Hon. A. NJ. Webb, a lead
ing attorneyof Portland, Me.
The conference of the Western assO-
citation, representing the states west
Of the Mississippi, and the Woman's
Missionary society. representing all
the local societies of the denomination
throughout the country, will meet CO.
Jointly with the general conference.
Mrs. Mary A. Davis of Arlington, r.
L., and Miss l.. A. DeMerritt of Dover,
N. H., will take leading parts in the
ladies missionary meetings.
f3,ic TO tho fret ,nootinU nF f1,o
general conference so far west. the
Western missionary work will be
made one of the leading topics of dis
cussion, and plans will be proposed
for extending and perfecting the Or
ganizltion Of that work. Educational
interests will outrank all other sub
jects before the conference. In con-
nection with that subject. the leading
addresses will be made by President
G. F. Moshier on ''The Education for
the Age" and by President Ball on
'.The Christian College IL Political
Necessity" The interests of Parker
college, the youngest child of the de-
nomination. located at this point. W :!
be brought before the delegates in the
hope of enlaIging it's facilities and Sc
curing needed assistance from the
church at large
Saturday will be observed as Winnie
bago City day. Open air meetings will
he held and addresses will lie made by
the mayor. DIR. Moshier and others
The crowning day will be Sunday,
when the new church is to be dedi-
Gated. 1t is handsome structure and
made imposing and substantial in ap-
pearance by u veneering of Kasota
stone. 1t was first opened last night
for the preliminary exercises, and will
be the center of the services Of the
week. 1t will he crowded, indeed. as
1t was last night.