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In,.ian life and ceremonies are not available. Besides
the distance from trade ocntcrs and the uncertainty IN
the delivery OF %supplIcS- "a wagon or horseback or
bicycle ride Of seventy to one hundred thirty miles
across the Painted Desert J. not designed /" make
one keen on photography or to keep ones apparatus
and supplies in even faIr condition. Whitening suns
and chilling nights. butto1ulcSS sand and sticky adobe.
trackless wastes and flooded drrgrdS. binding sand
storms and brcathlcss lulls. all are essential features
of tins strange. bewitching. bewildering land, and at
times figure far too prominently in ones Photographic
results.
II must also be remembered that most OF the Horn
races. professions and public ceremonies take place in
the srIbdued light IF sunrise or sunset. and that the
secret ceremonies are fnr the most part held IN under
ground ki5aS, or secluded chambers. where the air n
heavy with ceremonial smoke. and the working space
so hmIted that ones tripod Is continually upset whether
by intent or accident
The Hops themselves are naturally a p~eaCeable,
friendly people who ask only to be let alon, that they
NAV continue in the WAYS OF their forefathers. vet
who will listen TO reason and NAV weld to those
whom they feel have their best interests at heart
The fact that they live III community houses
built on high, rocky points that might easily =
have been defended against Il primitive foe. q
proves them always to have been q home
loving, peaceable people. Then. being III the
heart of a desert waste where corn * planted
with Il stick and eighteen inches deep III order
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a dozen and more rattlcrs in "a bunch, AMI tired
TO convince them that we knew lots about snakes
and {" IL help them on their hunt; but all in
vain. inally Saucrwin and | caught a RATHER
and a whIp-snake. and offered them through Mr..
Voth. who was advised that no snakes could lie
used except such as were caught in their way 10y
their men.
The next morning we photographed each other
doing a few turns TO prove whether or not We dared
to pose a. members OF the snake fraternity. Satisfied
a to this. we took a stand behind a rocky saddle
where We believed that the Snake-hunterS would pass
on their fourth DAYS hunt to the east. Shortly before
noon we observed them leaving the village and ap-
preaching by the trail that we had selected. Setting
our cameras for action and arranging the red-lght
cans about us we took the snakes in our mouths and
thus waited IN breathless suspense until the silent
procession crossed through the gap scarcely ten yards
distant. Then quickly igniting the powders we stood
enveloped in great clouds OF smoke and given a lurId
hue which with the snakes held as in their ceremony
we thought would hold the Indians spellhound 10y a
photo.
But no, Instantly the hunters bounded iron: the
rocks and out across the wash like deer. while we
. hnIelesslv took pursuit. even IL the face Of
n their warnings not to follow.
Tina: evening they complained to the mission
airy that II was sacrnegc for Us to handle snakes
without fasting and other ceremonial c~onsiicTa-
tion>. and begged Mr.. Noth TO have us dcsist
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gu K work with our kodaks. Then, with the artist,
Frank p Sauerwin. every means possible was exhausted
To gam admittanCe to the Oraibi snake kIJd. ! had
been warned not TO linger in sight of the snakc-hunters
returning over a well-defned trail from their FIRST
DAYS hunt to the north. Just at sunset ! stole out
Il the yI!lage. and placing my instruments along the
t-ail pretended to Ice interested with binoculars III the
opposite direction. vet exposed both cameras as they
passed. apparently without noticing either The hunters
~ the Instruments.
That night we went |" the kIsd. and had scarcely set
lot on the ladder when an Indian rushed out of the
darkness below and blocked the h~atchway. We pro-
ductd = flaming red poster taken from a box OF
fireworks. thinking that they might copy this
Is one al their kdtcrGaS. but they proved too
sincere in their devotion + give US any recognition
whatever.
The nest .l4v wc learned that hey wer. tavinr
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raltles. and having thus gained their confidence and
goodwill were permitted to do about As we pleased
as long as we did not seriously interfere with their
dcv"tionS.
In 1000 the MiShungnovi flute altar was secured
through the interCession of the Rev. Mr. Voth. and by
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to reach the damp sand. re best part OF
their life and energy are gwen to the pro-
duction of local showers necessary Tor even
a mcager crop. Their religious ceremonies. ~
therefore. are essentially PRAYERS Tor ram. and
enacted with all the precision and sincerity
that are possible to q people not possessing
a written language nd who are alwavs
dependent upon the elements for even the ~
reCesSlucS OF life -
The ceremonial rooms. 81 tisds. are easily ~
located from symbols placed on the roofs. and
though never locked or eve. with closed doors.
their secrets are InyIolafe IN account II the
suferstitIous dread 81 the home people. The white
mans invasion has not been a serious matter. as he
Is there Tor only = day. and there are those among the
Hops who are quite willing that Washington "
should know their secrets. Considerable tact and even
strategy. and often u generous Zee, however. are
necessary Tor recognition with some. while with
others all attempts IL rgg privileges have utterly
failed.
Oar trSt success WAS the Oraitl flute Liar ~ $500
Mr.. Stauit,r advised that The attempt lc made when
AL but the keeper were indulgii.- IN Tho tual ceremony
~ the Lol"lum Spring. I'VE miles above The ..llage
and The exposure Wa >tol,t. while 'hy guide was
considering "ur rciur-t '"r photographic privileges.
Finally hc decided that We should not take the photo.
aud Ne gra,IousIv departed leaving him thoroughly
''nNIn'cd "f having performed ms duty wei! Two
wears later we presented Tins fraternity with a photo
ii then altar. a. well a. with ceremonial feathers AMI
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great difficulty in securing enough
snakes for their ere nuny. the
ground being too hard to reveal
tracks. We 2 oducrd photos OF
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PhOt0gr

lew people who have not had
actual experience III the
h.ld can understand why
more good photographs nf Hop
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Altar
During
Dance

or the would never get any rain. There vas
still a hope OF our securing the affairs at least
and at a critical moment when all eyes were
riveted on the eremon in the plaza We quietly
slipped into both ki5ds. Saucrwin was speed
iv elected from the snake Fisd. while | Was
able to secure a photo II the antelope altar
before the guard returned or suspected that
one OF the forbidden outsiders had cIuded
his vigilance.
The next day we hurried :" Shongopav; 20
witness the last OF the snake ceremony there,
and reaching the village in course "f The ante
lnrr ceremony hnran rlnr-inr IN iurr.Inr IL
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the RlidS bv trst gaming the g0"d-NlII 81 The Villagers
with presents OF candy. tobacco and photographs.
That night we boldly entered the ki5d. and found the
old men chanting and smoking about a Pickering FIRE
OF desert twigs. In due time we offered tobacco and
matches. which were gladly accepted but not for use
in the ceremonial, as their own mixture WAS what
their ancestors had used for many. many generations
and what they also must use. We then presented
the flaming red poster as at Oraiii, but with better
results, for here it was unexpectedly accepted as
a Washington kdEiUI" and TO ii was given a place
in the mongu's house. Then the chanting and
smoking were resumed: and after an hours pa
tent waiting we decided TO ATTEMPT = flash light
photo. and af,erward ~ secure their approval if
possible.
Setting NJ our instruments in Il quiet way, and
placing a ,harge Of flash powder in u tin cover we
began rolling ,IrArettos. and thsn a. II 10 light them
The St. Louis Republic., 1904-10-09
LANGUAGES

THE BERLTTZ SCHOOL OF LANGUAGES
Odeon. Grand ave. city branch Century bidEs
New terms begin now. Trial lesson f.ee.
The St. Louis Republic., 1904-10-09
HOUSEHOLD GOODS
For sale.
Furniture and carpst Sale.

We are Offering special values this week IN
new sample furniture and household goods for
IElriDs, bedroom. a4nl!-.-Tcpui anu utftry. Sgmo
ui.ca.. have been used sample ay the fac
tOry and viii lc sold at greatls r"luged prices:
Ini-ft carpets and room fusS OF all KINDS, any
size and grade sou want: lnJieUm and mat
ting: these are big inOney-SayeTs
We also have assortment Of Ghfe1eefne1
storage fui initure. pianos sewing machines.
CARPETS. stoves. etc. DO not fail % see cs II
,gi. want so;netlIn. good at = small price.
I.NNGAN STORAGE co.
SaiesrCOTG. lIli Morgan It o.
The St. Louis Republic., 1904-10-09
VICTORIA STABLES, 343S LlADEIL.

Saddle and harness horses cobs and ponies
always or hand for hire. with option OF pur-
chase. any reasonable trial given: polo carts
The St. Louis Republic., 1904-10-09
security Brokerage Co.

Drug store, Central Missouri town.
Telephone exchange, Southwestern Mo. ss.0oe
Grocery. West END: bargain.
Drug store, Ind. town: expenses paid !f not as
represented.
Hotel. Mo. town. for $500: Investigate this
The St. Louis Republic., 1904-10-09

Sewing Machines.
~~~---~-~~~~-~~~~>>~<>~~s>><
BLY, the IiSht-runn!ng New Home direct at
city office. 1908 Franklin ave. kinleeh u -.
FIFTY COED hisii-arnl machines o. all makes
s. up. all guaranteed New prN sewing ma
chine Co. 1910 Franklin ays. kinlech y u.
GREAT bargains this we.is. . dropbsad sinE-
er sewing machines. only $40 up: az graEsi!-
teed. i2IC Franklin ave. klH och u "a
MAKE no frlsiake: have ydur sewing na,;hins
repaired II out Of order: don rur a new o'Is
before calling On 4. Ncss. IL Franklin
SEWING; machines sold. rented Or re-
paired: secondhand machines Hdit pIic-- iYi-
y. Vsnd-rent.f.
SEWINCi-MAC n NF.S-Is vou z-e in need u
a seyying- machine. dCu't iaii TO call a. cur
store and see the greatest bargain ever 1iie.eb
hest makes giIch sci. from 8 - SO lower
ttan an. ether house IL -oEB. We also nave a
riachins for 81 tnst il equal TO tine best ma
c.irs made: secondhand machines from - Up
repairing OF all machines our specially ii
airges. i525 6. BroadTay. hln p92ne % B9lI-
SINGER drop-ht adj machines 80 up; any
machine repaired and guaranteed. u sis
y. sixth
SEWING rnachines. cheap. Singer droP-oP.
like 2sc'A DaytoI.
SIf,WI.iCi machines: naw drOphead Davis. -.
.2sJ Franklin. near Jefferson
SEWING machines: We repair All makes atat
rent machines. Singer 60. ILsS Fratkiih az.
third iocl- east OF jefferson ave: open eFeniEGS
Kiuloch D Ia
WE repair any sewing machine for q: guar
anieed :sEo years. New Home Sewing Machines
city office, 1898 Franklin. kinloch d ga
The St. Louis Republic., 1904-10-09
STORAGE and MOVING.

STORAGE AND MOVING.
SOUTH Side Storage and Moving Co. fl-5t
sidney st ReI sidney 2s5: 2inioch Victos ecI.
BONDED warehouse. Henri g W: Wlene
Storage and Moving Co. f5l2-1s Franklin ave:
money advanced when desired kinlocE G %ts;-
+. II. PORTMAN Storage and Moving CO.
Separate rooms: low prices on reliaDle nlOy ing
and storage. es0l s'ass ave; phone II Ia.
MOVING. packing and shipping done. ~ y.
Broadway.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-11-24

The Buckliu Herald is trying
to work up a Business Mems
Association for that communi=
ty. Such an organization is
much needed in Bucklin, Mon
roe City and other Missouri
towns, to aid in bringing to Mis-
souri, many of the new manufac-
taring enterprises beng located
every year somewhere in the
United States. Now fellow
citizens what do you say to the
otGsnization of such an assOci.
asioa in Monroe City'+sEt meana
much to Us. = -:
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-11-24
'Klsmet Club.

Miss Ada McClintic enter.
tanned the Kismet Club atsix-
hand. euchre Thursday after
noon. 81 b. r, aas
The Club is always glad to
hear, Miss Ada says Come
girls its my time for they kuow
her as an entertainer u server.
Of good things and then there
i the lovely drive tOsbe enjoy
ed. ~ i, ~. - -,
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-11-24
He Is Happy.

Vernon Davis and wife. of
near Warren, were shopper in
tine city Thursday. He was
the best pleased man over the
result of state election that we
have met. He SAID: why,
sir, the state going Republican,
as it did will cause an influx of
land buyers and increase val
ues of land 10 per cent. e.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-11-24
Sprained Shoulder.

Don't ask Henry I. Lear if he
knows how to drive cattle on a
broncho, for that is what be
was doing when down went the
pony and he took a header
which resulted in a badly
spraiued arm and shoulder.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-11-24
Entertained.

Mrs. Katherine Lear enter
tanned DIR. and Mrs. r. J. Chris
tie, Jr. of Quincy, and DIR. and
Mrs w. B. A. McNutt. DR.. S
M. Brown, Mrs. Annie Powers,
and Mrs. ID. D. Nelson at din
ner. Thursday.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-11-24

Miss Sadie Hagar, one OF
Monroe's pretty glrls returned
home Monday from MeadviIle,
where she has been during the
millinery season.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-11-24

Miss In bic Hickman has
gone to Salisbury where she
will be the pleasant guest of
Rev. and Mrs. Fl. II. johnson
During her absence Miss frankie
Hawkins will be the Hello"
girl at Buffum central.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-11-24

Riley Parson, of Indian Greek
was. in the city Thursday on
business connected with COW
and calf. Can you guess itl II
not, see Riley.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-11-24

Jack Conway was Palmyra
visitor Saturday afternoon. He
said: I'm going down to buy
a bunch of Shoats." There now
Jack. you used to call 'em a
Uunch of lill\'S
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-11-24

Atler d pleasant visit with
&c numelulks near, This city,
Alrs. Pearl Abel, of Palmyra,
lett Saturday Tor Klrksvlllc
where she will VISIT friends.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-11-24

Mis- H M. Baker and daug h.
ter, Mss Myrtle, of Shelby =
have been the guests OF MIS-
Bakers sister, Mrs. M. E. NJ
Land
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-11-24

L.Clerc Tucker. a former
Aooroe boy, out now Ut Oak
aud, Neb, spent last week in
NJ. cay villa relatives aud
iICuuS
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-11-24

Miss Della johnson. Of DAN
vile. ILL.,, arrived Saturday for
a visit with her parents. Henry
g. Johnson and wife, She was
accompanied by herffisnd, DR.,
Edward Luke, 't'N ~ -. !,
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-11-24

Edward Vowel and family,
of. Marion County, spent Satur-
day and Sunday In the city with
ms brother. d. K. Vowel.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-11-24

Eli A. Hardesty, of Muber'y,
spent the latter part vi LAST
week in the city with ms par
ents, Edward Hardesty aud
vile.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-11-24

Lost at Burlington Depot
Wednesday evening Nov. 16, a
cane with "Pike's Peak 1890"
cut ON side. Finder please take
same to DR.. Lincoln.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-11-24

The business rooms of Wood
Bros, the druggists areSbeing
re.painted and papered. The
neat Improvement will be APP
preciated by the.public as well
as themselves.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-11-24

Mrs. o. r. Emerson was call
ell to Ewing. Mo-, Saturday by
the serious illness of a brother,
who resides there.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-11-24

Mis- A S. Maddox took an
early start tor her turkey. She
wcnt over to Oak Dale Tuesday
to be with the Etnefolks t.
day.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-11-24

Miss Lydia StilIion, of Pal
myra, spent Saturday and Sun
d " in the city with ner trlcud,
MISS Mable Vowel.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-11-24

J. L Evans will ship Car Of
Extra Fancy Eating Potatoes
soor and sell off the car at low
price.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-11-24

Miss Fannie Brss SchofieId, e.
Hannibal, formerly aud still is
one of Monroe'S popular girls,
came up Thursday to spend sew
eral days with friends
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-11-24

Mrs. DR.. B. S. Lincoln and
children have returned from a
pleasant visit with relatives at
Kansas City and Liberty.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-11-24

Misses jennie and Matte
Campbell, Of Parkville, Mo-,
have arrived III the city and in
tend to spend the winter here.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-11-24

AL Vance, of Bitter Roo
Mont, spent the latter part of
last week in the city with
friends.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-11-24
Griffith's dinners are the best

John Hedrick. OF Hutchinson.
Kansas. came in Thursday ~
visit the hometo. ks near War
rem.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-11-24

am going to sell Northern
Potatoes Cheap, if you take
them them offthescar. See me.
J. L. EVANS.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-11-24

# you want your winter puta-
toes you had better put YOU Or.
der IN now and get them che Up.
j l.. EVANS
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-11-24

While in the city loading pie
n Thursday Clay UnAerhill
paid the DEMOCRAT al dppreci.
dted visit.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-11-24

Mrs. HI. johnson, OF Marco
line has been the guest of
friends in the city.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-11-24

Unce jimmie SpatdIng, Of
Hunueweli. was IN the city The
guest of his son, w B Spa d.
ing, Thursday.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-11-24

Clarence Garner came over
from Quincy Saturday to spend
several days with the home
folks.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-11-24
Schouten's bread at Griffleh's

John L, Owen and wife left
Tuesday to take in the Pike.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-11-24

Spiker will render your ! al d
and make your sausage.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-11-24

Bank Bros. Cuntrctions 1T W.
3 Spa ding's.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-11-24

Madison Payne, OF Warren,
was in the city Tuesday en-
route to the city City of Flow
ers.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-11-24

D. R. Campbell and wife, Wis
tied Mr.. Campbell's mother
Mrs. Jones at Oak Dale, Sun
day.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-11-24
For Hunters,

Any one found hunting on the
William Hunerwadle, farm will
be prosecuted according to law.
1873.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-11-24

Robert Meriwether was look
ing after his legal affairs in the
Capital of Marion Tuesday.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-11-24

Howard TerrilI, of Warren,
was in the city Tuesday en-
route to the Bluff City.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-11-24

Mrs. James Hardy, of Lake
nan has been visiting her rela-
tive, Mrs. /. N. Borden.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-11-24

Mrs. Jennie Bond has return
ed from an extended visit at
Paola, l. II.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-11-24

Mrs. Anna Sheldon, of South
Missouri, is visiting her sister,
Miss Callie White.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-11-24

The fine piano which the
DEMOCRAT is going to give
away is worth hustling tor.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-11-24

Thornton Marshall, of Quincy
has been the guest of the home
folks.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-11-24

Spiker's is the place to get
the best celery, oysters and
fresh meats.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-11-24

One dollar pays for the DEM
oCRAT for a year.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-11-24
City Tax Due.

The city taxes for 1904 are
now due. Call and settle.
Office over F and M Bank.
ss..fs r. A. KIRBY,
.As City Collector
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-11-24

For Fancy Stationery and
Confessions, go to W. B. 5 paid
ing the druggist.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-11-24
...'t
You are next at Spiker's.

Press Moss. of Oklahoma,
has heen visiting his sister,
Mrs. D. A.. Ely. '' '.'.''
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-11-24
Best Perfumes. - Wood Bros.

Miss Anna Cassidy left Pnur-
sday st. Joseph where she will
spend the winter with frirn Is.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-11-24

For SALE-A second hand
cook stove, heating stove and
bed stead.-D. M. PROCTOR.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-11-24

Toilet goods at W. B Spald-
lng's.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-11-24

Mrs. D. A. Ely went to Wood
land Tuesday to visit her broth
er, Ed Moss.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-11-24

Get your pork sausage at
Sp;ker's. 49,
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-11-24

When in Paris eat at Polk
Masterson's where you find the
best 25 cent meal in the city.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-11-24

Ground Oyster Shell.-Wood
Bros.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-11-24
Get your dinner at Griffith's

John @. Drescher, of PALMYRA
was in the city with friends
Thursday. , ~
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-11-24

Ground Oil Cake.-Wood
Bros.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-06-14

senior of svyese
inurn lie
considered
a
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-06-14


thatw
obuyus good values in
To say
in
be .turned overt
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-23
GERMANY AND ALSACE
FRANCES OLD WOUNDS OPENED
 BY DEPUTIES.
Expulsion of Father Delsor as q Foreigner Made the Basis for
 an Attack on the Combes Government.

Paris, Jan. 22-The Chamber of Depu- ties was the scene of much excitement to-day in connection with the case of Father Delsor, an Alsatian priest who was expelled from France recently on the ground that he was 8 foreigner seek ing to foment agitation against the gov- ernment.
 His expulsion has revived the animos- tiles growing out of, the Franco-Prussian war, a considerable element of the press and public asserting that expulsion of Delsor as a foreigner marked the final abandonment of Alsaee to Germany.
 The Chamber was thronged, and dur ing the debate five interpellattons were addressed to the government. The speak CTS sought to make the issue one of the governments abandonment of Alsace.
 Premier Combes, replying. declared the agitation had the same theatrical char acter as Boulangerism. It was an effort to revive an expiring nationalist element.
 After long and heated discussion. dur ing which numerous resolutions, some blaming and some approving the govern ment, were handed in, Premier Combes intimated that he would accept a motion made by M. Sarrien as the older of the day, pure and simple, with the under standing that this should be taken to in- ply approval of the governments action.
 The division resulted in a ministerial victory, the vote being 2S9 to 24S.
 During the sitting of the Chamber there was noisy Alsatian demonstration in the Place de Ia Concorde, which result ed in the arrest of about 60 persons. Or der was restored later, and the persons arrested were released