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The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1907-09-26
DANCE WITH LIVE SNAKES.
An Indian Custom That ls Supposed
to Bring Good Crops.

Groups Of three are now formed
by the snake men,, each group con-
sisting of a carrier priest, an at
tendant and a gatherer, and these
wait their turn in front of the kisi,
where the snakes are handed to the
carrier priest. Soon all the dancers
are furnished with reptiles, and,
holding the squirming snakes in their
teeth, they dance slowly and with
closed eyes around the plaza.
The carrier priest is followed by
the attendant, who holds a snake
whip with which he distracts the
snake and so diverts its attention
from the man who carries it, and the
gatherer is always ready to snatch
up the snakes when they are dropped
to the ground.
l have often noticed rattlesnakes
held closer to the rattles than to the
head, so they could easily run their
heads into the eyes and hair of the
carrier priest. 1t was nervous work
watching them, for it often appeared
as if nothing could prevent a fatal
strike, but the priests never seemed
to be unnerved or disconnected in the
least, and the programme is never
changed.
After the plaza has been circled
twice with each snake, it is dropped
to the ground, the shock of the fall
being violent enough usually to cause
the rattler to coil and shake its rat
ties. Then the gatherer, with a few
strokes of his feather whip, reduces
1t to submission, picks it up and
hands it to one of the antelope men
to hold.
When all the snakes have been
danced with, each one receiving the
same treatment, the head snake priest
strews meal in a circle at one side
of the floor, and the snake priests
all gather around it. Then at a given
signal, all the snakes are thrown
within the circle, where they are
sprinkNd with sacred meal by num-
bers of Hopi maidens.
Then another signal is given, and
the snake priests swoop DOWN. grab
up as many snakes as they can carry
and rush down the sides of the steep
mesa to the plains below to release
the snakes in certain sacred places,
so that they may carry the prayers
from the living to the dead, and the
ancestors of the Hopi may intercede
for them with the nature gods that
there may be plenty of rain and no
danger of the crops being destroyed
by drought.-The Craftsman.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1907-09-26

were sent ahead at full speed. That
might have made it look as though
we had suddenly discovered that we
were in a bad place and were In a
hurry to get out.
But may be keelhauled," Evans
regretfully added, IF they would fire
even then"
Let no one gain from this a wrong
impression of the distinguished officer
who is to conduct the flower of the
American navy from one ocean to an
other.
Besides being eminent in his profes.
sion, he is recognized as a student and
an authority on international law, and
there are few in the naval service to
whom the government would sooner
intrust an important matter of diplo-
macy. But his diplomacy is suggestive
of his 13-inch guns, clean-lipped, GER
tain, and direct. He has no subter-
fuges. What he thinks he says, and
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1907-09-26
Ewes Are Hereditary.

The British Association is asking
the public to cooperate in hunting
down secret Of which some fasci-
mating hints have just been discover
ed. The difficulty of investigation is
no more than noting down the color
of the eyes of the family. In the light
of science there are only two sorts
of eyes--blue and not blue. Hence
appears strange law of heredity.
1t is asserted that where both par
ents have blue eyes, all the children
have blue eyes; where both parents
have brown eyes, all the children
have brown eyes; but it is where the
parents differ that this alleged law of
heredity is most surprising In this
case brown eyes are said to be domi-
nant, and blue eyes recessive, so that
the children of mixed parents three
of every four will have brown eyes
and one blue.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1907-09-26

Each of the new $40 treasury notes
has, a portrait of Michael Hillegas
upon it, labeled First Treasurer of
the United States" "This recogni.
ton of a man whose personal worth
and service to his country have been
too long obscured," says a writer.
must be credited to a descendant
the Rev. Michael Lee Minich, a Lu,
theran pastor, and to Secretaries John
Hay and Leslie M. Shaw, who. from
the archives of the state and treasury
departments, got proof of Hillegas'
prior claims to post hitherto credit
ed either to Robert Morris or Samuel
Meredith. Hillegas was a pre-revo-
lutionary Philadelphia sugar refiner.
of iron and merchant,
whose credit was at George Wash
lngtons command whenever the great
military leader needed funds. He
fostered historical research and was a
musician of note.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1907-09-26
KINGS TASTE IN coLoRs.
EDWARD Tries to Relieve the Gloom Of
Masculine Dress.

Mems dress has never in recorded
sartorial history been so dull and IN.
interesting as it became during the
nineteenth century.
King Edward has made tentative
efforts to enlarge masculine freedom
IN this respect: the soft felt hat, tan
boots, evening trousers with a stripe
OF braid down the sides, and loose din.
ner jackets all owe their introduction
to the royal arbiter of mems fashions;
and at the Windsor garden party the
color In the kings dress was remarked
"a dark but rich blue overcoat, pink
shirt and a heliotrope tie.
Again, at the last ball given to
meet their majesties" at Devonshire
house many of the gentlemen guests
were privately requested to appear in
knee breeches, by the kings desire
London News.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1907-09-26
Not the Rinht Gard.

Bishop Luther Wilson was elected
to his new honor at the general con-
ference of the Methodist church.
which convened in Los Angeles, and
was assigned to Chattanooga as his
official residence. He and Mrs. VIII
son upon their arrival in the south.
ern city went at once to Lookout
Inn
Mr.. John A. Patten, leading mem
Der of the Methodist church of Chat
tanooga and member of the body
which had elected the young bishop,
fastened to call upon him. After going
through his pocket in a vain search
for card, Mr.. Patten asked at the
desk in his peculiarly slow drawl:
Have you any plain cards?"
Certainly" answered the clerk, and
stepping briskly to the cigar stand he
handed the astonished Mr.. Patten a
deck of playing cards.
4 ITO send to q bishop!"
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1907-09-26

haps Capt. Ricnard Wainwright, IN
command of the battleship Louisiana,
is the most widely known. Few need
to be reminded that it was this gal
liant officer who was in command of
the little gunbOat Gloucester at the
time Of Cervera's sortie from Santi-
ago, when the Gloucester made a dash
for the two Spanish destroyers, and
the rest is history.
There is a sentimental reason why
Capt. Herbert Winslow, whose PEN
nant flies from the battleship Kear-
sarge, should be in command of that
vessel Capt Winslow is the nephew
of Capt. (afterward rear admiraD
Herbert A. Winslow, the officer who
commanded the old corvette Kear-
sarge when she engaged and sunk the
confederate cruiser Alabama of Cher.
botFg in 1864. During the first part
of the war with Spain Capt Winslow
was attached to the auxiliary cruiser
st. Louis. He was shortly afterward
detached and detailed to the command
of the Fern, commanding that vessel
throughout the rest of the war.
Next in rank to Capt. Winslow, Of
the Kearsarge, is Capt Samuel p.
Comfy, of the Alabama. This officer
is also one of the old war veterans.
having served throughout the cam
paign on board the battleship Indiana.
The Minnesota, one of the newest
of the big battleships, is commanded
by Capt. John Hubbard. This officer
is well known to New York's naval
militia, he having been attached to
the cruiser Yankee which carried the
citizen-sailors to the Santiago cam
paign.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1907-09-26

Pattern No. 5s73.-For playtina or
morning wear the little romper Elits
that are now so extensively worn are
ideal. Many new designs are con-
stantly being shown, but quite the
newest is the little one-piece model
here illustrated. Two or three of these
little garments would add consider
ably to the little tots comfort and
would save the dainty white dresses
much wear and tear. The mother will
find the garment very simple to make
and to iron, as the front, back and
sleeves are cut all in one piece.
Gingham, linen, Holland and denim
are all used for the making. For a
child of three years two years of &c.
inch material will be required. Sizes
for 2, 3, and years.
This pattern will be sent to Won on
receipt of 10 cents. Address all orders
to the Pattern Department of this paper.
BE sure to give size and number of pat
tern wanted. For convenience, write
your order on the following coupol!
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1907-09-26
A Delicate Commitment

The late President Mckinley was
one of the most amiable men in the
world, and could be equally gallant
On one occasion a very sweet and at
tfactive woman said to him:
"MS. President, / do wish my hus-
band had such temper as yours"
Thank you" he responded, bowling;
"but, really, madam, you. ask too
much"
She didn't quite catch the drift of
his reply, and looked it.
you see," he went on, two such
tempers in the same family would be
o prodigality of sweets"
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1907-09-26
punald,s ExnIanatinn

Staying at an inn in Scotland n
shooting party found their sport much
interfered with by rain. Still, wet or
fine, the old-fashioned barometer that
hung in the hall persistently pointed
to "set fair" AT length one of the
party drew the landlords attention to
the glass, saying: Don't you think
now, Dugald. there's something the
matter with your glass?' mo. sir"
replied Dugald, with dignity; she's
. guide glass and powerful glass; but
she's mo- moved wi trifies."
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1907-09-26

Pattern No. 5S79.-The accompany
ing illustration reveals an exceeding
ly becoming little dress, that may be
worn over guimpe or not, just as
preferred. Sheer white nainsook was
chosen for the development the point
ed yoke being made of all-over EN-.
briodery. Gathers or tucks may dis
pose of the fullness in the upper part
of the waist, which blouses prettily
in front. The full straight skirt is
prettily tucked above a deep hem.
Lawn, chambray, gingham, China silk
and cashmere are all suitable for de-
velopment. For a child of eight years
two and three-quarter yards of &C.
inch material will be required. Cut
to sizes 6, Z, 5 and 9 years.
This pattern will be sent to you on
receipt of 10 cents, Address all orders
to the Pattern Department of this paper.
BE sure to give size and number of pat
tern wanted. For convenience. write
your order on the following coupon:
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1907-09-26
Gave Him the Laugh.

You no longer call upon Miss Lot,
Ia Colder"
mo. abominate her. She has
such vulgar laugh.
II never noticed it."
you would If you had been around
the evening proposed to her"
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1907-09-26
Doubly Sure,

Smith" said the grocer, severely,
did you charge Mr.. Jay for that
basket of peaches?"
"Yes, sir" the clerk replied; II
think did, SIR"
well, charge him again." said the
other. "You can't be too sure of a
thing of that kind"
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1907-09-26
For an Achinu Head

Often an aching head may be quick.
ly relieved by bathing the face and
back Of the neck with perfumed water
as hot as you can stand it. Let hot
cloths saturated with a strong cologne
water be placed to the forehead and
back of the ears.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1907-09-26
Formation Of clouds.

The cloud formations known az
mares tails" and "mackereI sky" are
invariably three miles high. The high.
est clouds are ten miles high and
these are composed Of minute parti..
cles Of ice. '}ftis
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1907-09-26
Economical Rnartlar.

DO you know any Bedouin Arabs.
Mr.. slimm?" asked the boarding house
lady.
Why, what are you talking about.
MADAME"
We'll, ! read in the papers, to-day.
that the Bedouin Arabs can 90 a
whole day and only want few dates
soaked In melted butter. l thought
I'd like to get few of 'em to board
that's all."-Yonkers Statesman.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1907-09-26
How aha nld It

Mrs: ChauffeuFly is always run.
ming down people when l go out with
her in her auto.
Doesn't she ever get arrested?"
mo-, they can't arrest you for 90,
siping. can they?'
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1907-09-26

We'll, we were so close in that
there was considerable trouble in turn
ing, going ahead on one engine and
backing on the other. But at last we
got Strengthened out and both engines
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1907-10-12

h, family To- Trenton. y. !.
Ihuma, Saviu. Jr., had one 81 hi,
fingers badly cut in sausage grinder
On Monday
Rev ". +. NcnabIcs. OF Bclvcderc.
Cal, will hold service in the Church
oi the Good Shepherd on Sunday even
ing. October -, at 100. Mr. Ncnable5
j, former rector OF this church.
y luncheon will be held in Reed 5
corner store on Friday and Saturday
evenings OF tbs week. by the students
oi the Chesapeake City school, Pro-
cccds Tor the Piano Fund.
Levi Mumiord died at his home near
Town Point last Saturday, The fun
cral was held Monday afternoon: in
tcrmcnt At Bethel Cemetery.
The lecture given by Mrs. Newell
last Friday evening at the Chesapeake
City High School, ON Edgar Milan
Poe. and the musical selections by Mrs.
Alexander. Miss Nan Smith. Miss Nc
ElmoyIe and Miss Karsncr were great
ly appreciated. 1t was too bad that the
storm kept so many away, causing
them to miss this rare treat. Ten
dollars was raised Tor the Poe Fund.
Mrs. Newell was entertained by Mr..
Hugh W. Caldwell.
Morgan County republican., 1907-01-10
- :carssAj sj.,z s: 81

the wan peratic he'd give yer the half OF
H. an, phot's more, he'd thank yer for takin'
Ladies' and, and sintlsmen; wye now arrived
moiies this side q Limerick. TO the ieit
which is sated a lady an gintieman. Well.
tition betwixt you and the hogs but sht-aw!"
Move the crank, James, etc.
Ladies' and gintlemen. we have now ar:
Killarney; There's curious legend con-
nected wild these lakes that l must relate
Set the eDer' Senuu a' s@sn
is seen to make It's appearance. and while
moyin along transcendentiy and gidelessly.
yer'll not sec him again till the next after
noon. tTurn the crank. James. etc.)
Ladies AND Sntamen sSye nov a
coruk. This Is 2 crate place, noted for
at the Hotel de Finney the following tilt
Of a conversation occurred betwixt Mr.. Mul-
dooney. the waiter and meself. I says to
have the kindness to fetch me In the mus
tard?" An he was a long time bringin' II:
sn PD h% ss ST kp alus has aas
m nT,Ss sS tast tsst ySn take ssa dsy 81
ssS, ssSs ss c mate 5'ss Via ,osr o ySS
the crank, James, etc.)
Ladies' and gintlemen, before I close my
panaramma I'll show you one more picture
While travelling In the States, some years
ago, for the benent Of my health, | took the
cars for Chin chin -nat-ti, State Of Oh -hO-h no.
on me way to Montreal and Que -bec-que,
in Can "a -da, down the river Saint Larry-o-
mae. till place called Buff-lo. after which
! struck party going about eighteen an
for its great waterfall. an called Ni-a-ga.r .ra.
While passin' by the falls wan evenin'. l
tween a lady an gintleman. Says he to
her, Mary Ann" says he. cast your eyes
up on that ledge OF rocks and see that vast
body OF water a-rushing down over the prec-
ipice Isn't that a great curi0sity?" II
know that" says she. but foudent IL be
a greater curiosity II they'd all turn round
and pass back again."
(James, turn the crank Larry give us
"HOme, Swate Honey
Morgan County republican., 1907-01-10
THE VOICES THAT CAME TO
UNCLE.
CONTINUED from PAGE y

(LOnfnn6d from PdgfJ)
To mention when he made his final address
to them.
He made the preliminary announcement
on the morning OF the day which had been
appointed for his benefcence, standing up
at the breakfast table, and fOurishing "a
large blue envelope. and blowing his nose
furiOusly.
He had lost every farthing. he declared.
and couldn't even pay for his keep. II
they turned him away he must earn his liv-
ing as a laborer--or go and shoot tigers
and lions for their skns-and he didn't
suppose they believed that he had ever shot
u tiger or a lion
He stamped out Of the room. growing to
himself. 40 II he were both, and took refuge
In the little study.
Morgan County republican., 1907-01-10
A DUTCHMAN'S TESTIMONY IN
. A STEAMBOAT CASE.

Several years ago tho steamboat Buck
eye blew up on the Ohio river near Pitts
In the name Of Mrs. Rebecca Jones lost
both her husband and her baggage. In
due time she brought suit against the avn
Of her husband, as well as compensation for
the loss of her clothing. On trial the de-
tense denied everything. II was alleged that
buckeye, and therefore he could not have
been Killed or any clothing lost. The Jones
family being strangers In Pittsburg. where
they went on board the boat. II was dim
cult to md any witnesses to prove that the
missing man was actually on board or that
he was killed. Finally Mrs. Jones remem-
Morgan County republican., 1907-01-10

their society to-day" he told himself To
morrow they'll ask me when I'm going"
Then he heard fathers step in the passage.
"He isn't going to wait till to- morrow"
he calculated. This impression was con.
frmed when father sat down and ndgeted
with his moustache, and hesitated but he
did not begin as Uncle expected.
I'VE want you to understand that our house
Is your home. Uncle" he said, and there's
be ungratefui wretches II we thought of
such thing. II isn't only that. either.
though I'm as grateful to you for the in
'e1sa a. " ySS' You sse aSn' we've got used to
having you here. and--and you've trav-
eled lot and you've got lot Of adven,
rubbish about not believing them, because
we should never think of doubling you. We
.i should mis- miss you out Of our--our happy lit,
That's final. Uncle. Well. l must be
o JIl a, get It home early tow chat We're
Uncle wiped his forehead when father had
Hell soon change his tune" he OBJ
Of decency. He used to be a kind hearted
little fellow when he was a boy It's his
wife who's a,,t at the bottom of i. suppose'
toast and coffee She could quite under
STAND MS not wanting M She sa'd
SO she was sure he would try.
I'VE feel that we must take extra care
OF you. Uncle" she explained. now that
10 much. because we shall make you very
comfortable here ! shall never forget tho
kindness that you intended.
THE furniture isn't very necessary to US.
you know. You are necessary to us. and
you're going to stop with us. and am SO
sorry for your loss. Uncle"
Uncle,s stern old face quvered when
mother had gone.
at wasn't her doing" he said to him.
IL hadn't heard what they said with my
own ears----Come in ="
Bob entered. smiling cheerfully.
Il thought you might be inclined to walk
for stroll. Beastly rough luck your
your news this morning Look here. I'm
Gle: ! want to tell you not to worry about
me-"
bolted. Uncle watched him through the
window he strode away
"Theres good in the fellow" he groaned.
ut must have been Marian who was at the
in his hands. and did not hear Marians
soft knock, or know that she was in the
room til! he felt her arms round his neck
and wet cheek against his.
Uncle" she whispered. Uncle dear!
your little niece"
This time Uncle broke down completely.
II was full minute before he recovered
sufficiently to wipe his face. They were
Marian's tears. he said and she was very
silly little girl, and he was very silly old
man.
He repeated the latter statement at
luncheon. He had stupidly misread the let
ter, he told them and he hadn't lost his
fortune. but found-them!
So they are all very happy and II any
one is happier 1t Is Uncle.
Morgan County republican., 1907-01-10
THE IRISHMAN'S PANORAMA.
BY j. 3. Burdett.

Ladies and Gintlemcn--In tho foreground
over there you'li observe Vinegar Hin. and
lowing conversation ! heard 'twixt him an
her. Says she TO him: James, It's Q
shame for yer TO be ratin' me so! Yer
moind the time yer, come TO me fathers
Sots, ssSse YER eoud astand on came tss oni e
side, stick yer arm down the chimney. pick
peraties out O. the pot and niver a par
seS moisht Be iatisued. am % Il % yer 1e ar ysril S
foind at the fut o. the hill o nate little cot
kept BY a man named Mccartys who. be the
days march. I see by the hasp on the door
that McCartyH out, or ia take yea In an
introduce yer. A foine, noble, ginerous fel-
Morgan County republican., 1907-01-10

One day ! went to Washington to see II
] couldn't get an appointment from Presi-
dent Roosevelt. Well he told me there was
nothing vacant. l strolled along the banks
Of the Potomac and I saw the body Of a
man floating In the river, I recognized him
as Waterman In the treasury building.
] hurried to the President, told him OF the
vacancy and asked for tho Job. lie says:
You're too late. I've Just appointed tho
man that saw him fall in."-George Thatch-
er.
Morgan County republican., 1907-01-10

went into Stanley's the other day and
saw friend OF mine seated at a table with
"a lady. She had false hair, false teeth, O
glass eye and "a wooden pedal. My friend
says: Let me introduce you to my wife"
! took him aside and speaking In an UNDER
tone, said: How could you ever marry
such a looking woman? I see that she has
false teeth, false hair, and glass eye" He
says: Speak out, my boy, she's deaf, too
jack NOrworth
Morgan County republican., 1907-01-10
SWAY Down on the Swanee River" accom-
panied by his wife.

A Jew boy enters a grocery store and says
to the clerk: Take this order. Ten lbs.
sugar at cents, II lbs. coffee at 25 cents.
lbs. tea at 30 cents Add that up. How
much iS it,"
Clerk-"Five dollars"
BOy--"Are you sure?'
Clerk-"Of course I'm sure"
B0y--"Thanks. That's my arithmetic
lesson for Tomorrow"
Morgan County republican., 1907-01-10

"Did you ever notice the difference be-
tween a German picnic and an Irish picnic?
The Germans meet at the hall and march
right out to the picnic. DO the Irish do that 7?
Not on your life. They've got to march
around town about three hours Every man
In the procession wants to pass his own
house ~, w. Kelly.
Morgan County republican., 1907-01-10

A man arrested for murder bribed an
lriEhman on the jury with a hundred dol
lars to hang out for a verdict OF mansiaugh-
ter. The man rushed up to the Irish Juror
and said, I'm obliged to you, my friend.
Did you have a hard timer Yes" said
the Irishman. THE other eleven wanted to
aCuuit YER"
Morgan County republican., 1907-01-10

MY brother is an A l. prize-hghter. He's
won over thirty battles"
'That's nothing. I've got brother that
puts them all to sleep"
"Is your brother a prize hghter?"
mo He's a preacher. Camp
bell.
Morgan County republican., 1907-01-10

MY friend Casey had n friend named
Sullivan, who was very sick, and as there
waa no one else available Casey told tho
physician that he would SIT up with him.
Well. the doctor told Casey to administer
powder at 10 O'Clock aud to give him Just
what he could get n dime and no more.
lie took dime from his pocket and showed
him against giving an overdose. Casey said
he understood and the doctor left--of course
without leaving the dime. The next morn
ing when he called he found the man dead.
He said 10 Casey, Did you give him tho
dose 1 prcscribed7' Casey said, 'Of course
! did. I didn't have a dime no ] put IL on
two nickels "--GcOrgc Fuller Golden.
Morgan County republican., 1907-01-10

"A man stole harness the other day
and never left u trace. john T. Ray.