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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-11-05
Meyicans who make practice of hir
ing out goats for this purpose.
Clothing


ing out goats for this purpose.
Clothing.
The clothing of the women consists
of a loose garh of bright colored
American calico or cloth. Is belted at
the waist and gives the stout women
the appearance of a moving bag Of
grain with a string about the center.
Occasionally on feast days she wears
finer dress made OF silk or velvet.
A shawl Is invariably worn. Her moe
casins are made of buckskin and are
long enough TO come just below the
knee where they are tied about the
leg, The sole is OF rawhide. The men
make all moccasins and take great
pride in seeing to 1t that their women
are we'll shod-
The dress OF the men consists Of a
common Am erican-made colored shirt
either cotton or worsted. according to
the season OF the year: a pair Of leg
gings Of cheap worsted goods or blue
and white drilling. Each logging is
made OF simple piece Of cloth sewed
together 30 that II will At close to the
leg. The legEings come half way up
TO the thigh and are held by a string
attached to cord passing around the
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-11-05

hold necessity. a large stone about
two and a half feet long by one and
one-half wide and set at an angle of
thirty degrees with the floor. A box
is built around II so that none Of the
grain will be scattered a. II Is being
ground. The whole is neatly plastered
with adobe. The slabs Of stone for
grinding are set against the wall. This
corn grinding is part OF the woman's
work. A gun and a bow and arrow
always hang on the wall. together
with a pair Of deer antlers and some
turkey wings. few blankets thrown
over a pole suspended from the cell
ing complete the furnishing. Nine
out OF every ten rooms in the Pueblo
are a counterpart Of the one described
Outside In the court OF the Pueblo are
the conical ovens built Of adobe
where the women bake bread every
day
The principal crop a. Taos I. corn
and wheat A few raise oats beans.
peas. squashes and melons A part Of
the crops is traded In at the stores for
sugar, coffee, syrup. cloth or what
ever the Indian may need.
Goats Used In Threshinx.
In farming the Indian uses the or
binary American pillow. but his har-
vesting Is with a sickle and Is labori-
Gus task. His threshing Is done by
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-11-05
Manners and Customs Of This Tribe of Indians Who
Reside in the Original Apartment Houses of
the United States Their Feasts
Copyright 1915 By The International Syndicate

the past ten years doorways have been
cut IN some parts OF the ground door
The terraced form of the houses give =
landing In front OF the rooms on every
floor from which the people climb to
rooms above. The primitive ladders
are still used and when a family wa nts
10 lock up their apartment they simply
pun up the ladder and no one can
reach their home. The windows are
usually small holes about foot
square In the wall near the ceiling
and intended TO admit light. Gypsum
Is frequently used In place OF glass.
Indian Home Life.
The Interior of the homes Is very
simple and from the white mans
point OF view. very stuffy and I'M
healthy. Take for instance the Pueblo
apartment OF a family of Ave. man.
wife and three children. It consisted
of one room about seventeen feet
square and seven or eight in height.
The entrance Is on the north side
near the corner and one has to stoop
to enter. In the center of the north
side Is the fireplace where the family
cooking Is done. a little iron frame
being used to hold the pots over the
Are Two wooden boxes nearby be-
ing used for stools. Against the walls
on the east side are mattresses and
blankets rolled up during the day.
ready TO be spread out at night on
the oxhides which covered the floor
In one corner Is a small table with
shelves above It on which there 10
some pottery. cooking vessels, some
coffee and oatmeal In the middle OF
the west side is the metate. the house
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-11-05

20 ONE eighty miles fror, Santa Fe.
the ancient capital OF New Mex
~ leo. Ia an Indian settlement. sit
" uated in a rich valley we'll wa
'@reo by pure mountain streams and IN
he shadow OF the Taos range Of
mountains. Here for generations. in
fact, beyond the time Of history. have
lived the Taos Indians. preserving in
a large degree the manners and Gus
toms of their forefathers and having
absorbed very little Of the refining in
fuences Of our civilization.
Original skyscrapers.
The Pueblo OF Taos today consists
of twenty-seven and one-half square
miles, the most being fertile and I'M
der cultivation by the Indians who
reside in the two Pueblos. the orig
tnal American skyscrapers These two
great houses were once communal
owned by the people In common. but
his condition no longer exists, but
e1ch apartment belongs to a family
y no rule It as they please Some
hi5t9rians assert that the Pueblos were
eight or nine stories in the early days
and give certstn reasons for their be-
lief Today, however the north
Pueblo rises TO the height Of Ave
stories while that on the south Is four
-svrles high, the highest story con-
tanning only three or four rooms. The
material used In building was mud,
one layer upon another. allowinFFtime
for each layer to dry. Today ga dis
lance II might be taken for a con-
-rete structure. At one time the only
entrance to the irst story was through
= trap door in the roof, but within
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-11-05

the two Pueblos take the1y
They are naked except Tor y
some sort about the loiuo|
heads are decorated with fon9
emblem OF swiftness. Tho
once takes sides. the woMA11
ing especially excited. The rQ
in peculiar fashion.
Judges give the word the N
from the course nearest to 6N9
and run swiftly to the other 0
instant the leader reaches ~
stone at the end of the cour1
man Of his clan takes up thu l.
rushes past him on the h01o
This Is kept up until all the 60
have had trial-the hnAl ~,
ing a victory for the tTtn4
for the Individual runner.
winning the race Is enttt1o
the statue Of ST. Geronimo toe
lowing year. Tho Judges 49,
one from each Pueblo ana
another tribe Of Indians.
race there lis another dance
the one given earlier In TIA
In the afternoon ono sao
Indian nature in the ANITA
Delight Makers chiHennetAoq
who come from the kivas.
and naked bodies are suAe
paint and their legs entN1
corn husks. Their wholo
hideous. They object to -
graphed and one OF their
lights is smashing cameras
is sacred to their touch ~
steal food from the wag9
people who have come n
and best TIN pans behind a.
ing them to run away.
in frightening women -
and In torturing the dog1
the reservation.
The climax Of the day tn
ing Of q greased pole ~
which are hung such pri11
sheep. cakes. bags Of nous
Is q great number OF ~
they succeed In bringtnG
prise. There are several
to the origin of the fsa1
that q century ago tina cht1
away in the mountains -
turned and In, memory o.
sent Pueblo Indians co1
this day.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-11-05

~ - the largest tOr mart III tlo
" world TO his credit Two
branches Of the Government contrib
Ute to this market--the Department
Of Commerce and the Department OF
Agriculture.
The Bureau Of Fisheriee-whieh Is
one of the eight divisions OF the De-
rartment Of Com merce-has turtsdic-
ton over the Pribilof Islands. which
shelter the finest fur bearing seals in
the world and are also the home of
the blue fox. whose skin is among
the most valuable in conner Uncle
Sam ~ the most extensive purchaser
~ the finished seal fur OF these Is
la-is
Millions Each Year.
The part played by the Departrr emf
- Agriculture In the Governments
t.r market is that OF the thrifty user
e. ty- product. Il realizes annually
not merely thousands OF dollars from
rs sales ~ pelts Of predatory anaIna ais
. ,royed because o. their forages
4u~o livestock and crops: but the De
r .-r3 sut ef Commerce brings millions
- dollars annually to the Treasury OF
'-e rni'ed States from its sales Of
Tvs r~a=' Important ~ Uncle Sans
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-11-05

intern aLonA syD0lca0-
fur auctions are held ~ g. Louis.
and they attract buyers from all over
this country and from Canada. Ger
many, Russia England Austria and
france. Athou h an experimental
private sale OF furs was made IN 1q18.
Uncle Sam made hts real debut as
public auctioneer OF furs at s.. Louis
IN october. 1918 And. so far as seal
skins are concerned, the sealing prIyi-
ieges % the Pribilof Islands were for
forty years leased 10 private com
panies which paid the Government a
per capita TAX on each seal killed: but
since 1910 Uncle Sam has hin, self
taken charge Of the business Of taking
and marketing seal skiing
Done At Homo Now.
Until three years ago the Govern
Tnent sent its sk4ns- 10 London.
paid British agents TO sell them. paid
British industry. for dressing and dye
ing them. paid for their return 20 this
country, and paid a duty on the fe-
ishe5 skins IN addition. Hence. when
these original American skins reached
the United state. ready 70 be made W
into fgr garments. they cost over one
half more thar NsF tre raw skins
Sales At st, Louis.
Only a few weeks ago Uncle Sam
held a public auction OF furs in s.
Louis and sold taeh home 4yed
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1916-09-04

Aubery Radifer leaves this week
for Eugene, where he vii attend the
L. of o. this winter.
Born to the wife of Herman
Stokes, last week, on Fourth and &
streets, a ten-pound girl.
Born to the wife of DR.. Buchanan,
on the Boulevard, August 29 nice
baby girl.
Boys hats and caps at Ferguson's,
the Bargain Store. 29-2t
Mrs. Lottie Wilkins and daughter
Lillian are visiting at the home of
Mrs. wilkins mother, Mrs. Max
Pracht.
Mrs. Lundy, Nu-Bone corsets, 7S0
West Eleventh street, Medford. Mail
card for call, or will call upon re-
ouest. 30-tf
C. B. Haney and wife came up
from Douglas county last wek to
visit trends in Ashland for time
and to enjoy the mineral waters in
this vicinity.
Strictly a home industry-agate
cutting. w. B. Permission, lapidary,
349 Main street. 29-3t
Mrs. Sloper, Mrs. Tom Bell, Mrs.
Charles King, Miss Gladys King and
Miss Angie Bell were up from Talent
last Thursday, spending their time
and eating their dinner in Lithia
park.
Mrs. w. H. Churchill and Mrs.
Myrtle Weeks, who have been visit
ing at the home of Mrs. Harry Stew
enson on Granite street, returned
Thursday to their home in Portland
The ladies are the mother and sister
of Mrs. Harris Dean of Ashland.
Boys extra good quality school
hose now two pairs for 25c at Fer
gusons, the Bargain Store. 29-2t
T. F. Ryan of Portland came
through Ashland in his private car
"Oakridge,' attached to No. 12, last
night.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Dodson, ac-
companied by Mrs. James and Miss
Ruth Van Dyke, returned last Mon
day evening from a trip of nine days
to Crater Lake in their new Chevrolet
car. They came back by way Of
klamath Falls, spent two days at the
klamath hot springs, then came in
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1916-09-04

nesday from their camp about three
and one-half miles northwest of
Prospect. near Rogue river. They
were in camp little over three
weeks, Mr.. Wagner and son taking
turns in going back and forth. Dur
ing this time number of friends
visited the campers, adding zest and
sociability to the good time. Mrs.
Frank Hasty, guest of Mr. and Mrs.
Carter, spent about a week in the
, camp and then returned to her home
in San Francisco. Mrs. George Eu-
banks was with the party about two
weeks. Miss Lydia Mccall and Miss
Bessie Wagner visited for a short
time, and Irving e. Vining was in
camp for about two weeks. The
party reports plenty of fish and veni-
son and fine time generally.
Big shipment of eide" and "Sil-
yer" shirts received today. All new
and pretty patterns at 81, s1.25 and
$3.50. Mitchell & Whittle 1t
Mrs. F. J. Ahlstrom and two chill
dren returned Saturday night for an
extended visit to Los Angeles and
San Diego.
Cliff Payne makes screen porches.
Mrs. Harry Sayle left Ashland
July 10, visited her parents in Salem
for three weeks, spent about two
weeks in Seattle visiting relatives
and returned to her home in Ashland
last Saturday. Mrs. Sayle states that
the trains were crowded, many peo-
pie being on their way home who
would not have come at that time
except to avoid possible delay antici-
pated on account of the strike. She
says it is officially reported that
many more people would have
bought tickets but were refused as
the trains we're full. Mr.. Sayle spent
about a week with Mrs. Sayle and
her parents at Salem on his return
from the encampment with the first
company of the Coast Artillery.
Tennis shoes in the heavy red sole
grade at s1.90, also plenty of the
81 grade, in all sizes. Mitchell &
Whittle. 1t
DR.. w. E. Blake wishes to inform
his friends and patrons that he has
returned from his vacation and will
be found in his office at his regular
office hours. 1t
Labor day is not being generally
observed in Ashland today. The
banks and the postoffice are closed,
but the stores are open. In many
of the Oregon towns the stores are
closed for all day, according to ex-
changes, but the custom has never
been established in Ashland, where
in years past it has been the custom
for the stores generally TO stay open
all day.
None better and very few as good
as the clothes tailored to your meas
ure by Ed. V. Price & Co. at SIS and
up. Mitchell & Whittle. 1t
The immediate neighbors of Mrs.
NJ. ]. Goodyear gathered at her home
Saturday evening and gave her
jolly little birthday surprise. Nine
were present.
Medford Sun: The regiment of
Medford democrats seeking the post
have been greatly per-
turbed the last week by the persist
ent rumor that Postmaster Ralph |
Woodford would retain his job and |
that Senators Lane and Chamberlain |
have no intention of appointing
From five to forty pro-
tests have been filed against every |
man mentioned for the place, and
the powers" figure that the best
way to settle a factional fight is to
name no one. There was also re-
port that this decision was reached
when Judge Canon failed to receive
he local plum.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1916-09-04
Eastern Star Meeting.

Alpha Chapter No. 1, o. E. S., will
resume labor Tuesday evening, Sep
tember 5. A good attendance is de-
sired. By order of the Worthy
Matron, Elsie Churchman.
LEAH M. CALDWELL, Sec'y.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1916-09-04

The Southern Pacific will build
fine station at Reedsport, Ore.
Orenco, Ore, has a successful will
low industry.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1916-09-04
LOCAL And PERSONAL
COMING PICNICs

Q Q . Q Q . . . . . . Q . . . .
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-03-21
CLOSE;
Call For Butler Minister, Who
Fell In Front Of Train

Butler, o., March 17-People who
were at the depot about 3:15 were
given a thrill at the close call for his
life experienced by Rev. j. H. Barnes.
Mr.. Barnes had gone across the track
to the handle factory, while awaiting
B. e o. train No. 3, and when it whis-
tied in, he started back to the depot.
AS he was in the act of crossing the
track his foot caught on the rail, and
he was thrown face downward toward
the depot platform, his chest striking
violently against the projecting edge.
The pilot of the engine was less than
ten feet away, as Mr.. Barnes man
aged to pull himsef to safety on the
platform. He fell with great forcs,
and sustained painful bruises about
the upper part of his body.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-03-21
ADJUSTING COAST
RADIO LENGTHS

San Francisco March 1S-V. f.
Greaves, radio engineer Of the de-
partment of commerce at Washing
ton, is due here Monday to preside
over a conference Of radio and naval
experts, at which an effort will be
made to devise a wave length sched'
ule for the Pacific coast. Retiring
Radio Inspector r. Woolverton says
that on account of the powerful elec
trio swaves produced by the instru
ments, service is being interfered
with slightly.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-03-21
PiTTsBuRGH CELEBRATES
ITS CENTENNIAL

Pittsburgh, Pa, March 18-The
centennial anniversary of the incor-
poration of Pittsburgh as a city is be-
ing celebrated today. The city and
county are joining in the laying of
the cornerstone of the city-county
building. Tonight the Western Penn
sylvania Historical society will hold
banquet, at which Governor and
Mrs. Brumbaugh will be guests, with
other notables from public and bust
ness life. Next October, a great cele-
bration in observance of the center,
nial will be held, in which pageants
and exhibits will be features.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-03-21
MILITARY PARTY IN
COMPLETE CONTROL
Submarine Issue to Be ThreShed
Out In the ReiChStag,

Washington, March 18.-The news
from Berlin that the submarine con-
t"oversy with the United States is to
be thTeShed out next week in the
reichstag oyershadowed every other
Phase OF the submarine issue in Off
cal circles here.
II is fully believed that Germany
VIII yield to or defy the United States,
according to the reichstag decision,
To what extent this decision will be
nodded by the military party remains
O matter of the most animated diplo'
matte discussion, though the concen.
sus of well informed opinion is that
the kaiser's wishes will dominate the
situation.
In support of this prediction diplo-
mats say that even in times of peace
II e military party has invariably pre-
vailed in the reichstag whenever any
question affecting the safety Of the
empire was at stake. This mas been
ointedly brought out whenever the
German army bill has gone through
It's trials and trlbulations before being
voted on in the reichstag. The power
OF the military is unquestioned when
ever It is put to the real test. Since
tic war the old party lines nave prac
tically disappeared in Germany, It is
explained, and the military party com
I,ietely dominates the situation, with
the practical unanimous consent OF
the German people.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-03-21
JEWS OBSERVE FEAST
OF PuRlM

Purim, one of the Jewish festivals,
will be celebrated tomorrow, Sun.
day. 1t is not usual that Christian
and Jewish holidays come on or about
the same day, but the Jews are hav.
ing their leap year in 1916, just as
the Christians are Tomorrow's holi-
day is in commemoration of the Bib
lical story of how Esther saved the
Jewish people from destruction. The
festival is celebrated in the happiest
spirit, and in many communities
there are social festivities and mas
querades. The children celebrate the
day joyously.
The Jewish leap year is generally
looked forward to by the Jews. They
are forced to take account of it for
various economical and industrial
reasons. The holidays and feasts are
shifted four weeks ahead. The Jews
have not adopted the solar determine
tion for their year. 1t is rather the
moon that is for them the all-import-
ant celestial body. The new moon
marks the beginning of new month,
just as it did to the shepherds in old
en- times. They have their twelve
months, each comprising 20 or 80
days according to astronomical rules
fixed thousands of years ago. The
purpose Of the Jewish leap year is
the same as our own, to allow time
to catch up. The Jews have to make
up whole month at the end of their
civil year every third year.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-03-21
Brazilian Consul FIouts Story.

New York. March 18.-Senhor II &,
do Martins Pinheiro Brazilian consui
general at this port, was inclined to
doubt that his government had taken
Possession of the German and Aas-
trian merchantmen neld in Brazilian
Torts. He said he believed Brazil
would do nothing OF this sort unless
by previous arrangement with the
German government.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-03-21

Eph Stumph spent Saturday in Co
lumbus.
l.. f. May of Millersburg was in the
city Friday visiting with friends.
John Dennis was in Columbus this
afternoon on business. ST.
Fred Mills of East Vine street was
in Columbus Saturday.
Miss Louise Cooper of East Gam
bier street is spending several days
in Columbus.
Earl Minard Of Cleveland, formerly
of Mt. Vernon, is the guest of rela-
tives In the city.
David Upton of Glenmont, O., has
entered the Mt. Vernon hospital for
Treatment.
Miss Stella Rosenthall has returned
from visit with relatives in Steuben-
willie.
Mrs. Patrick Darcy returned to
her home in TifIln Friday afternoon
after a pleasant visit with relatives in
the city.
c. L. Wright came home Friday
evening from Cuyahoga Falls, where
he has started a tive-mile sewer CON
tract.
Charles Jelliff of Mansfield, for.
mer resident of Mt. Vernon, spent
Saturday in the city, the guest Of his
cousin, William G. Scribner.
Miss Seton of Mt. Vernon was a
guest at the home of w. II. Foote the
first of the week.-Bellyille Messen-
ger.
Miss Matte Burns of East Ham
tramck street returned Friday even.
ing from ten days visit in Colum.
bus.
deorge Culbertson left Saturday
morning for Creighton, Pa, to begin
woEk for the Pittsburgh Plate Glass
| Co.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-03-21
CD.
CONDITIONS

Columbus, o., March Estate ex-
aminers reported findings for recovery
If $1S,127 for Licking county against
county officials, contractors and per-
sons delinqueh. in the payment OF
taxes. Treasurer =. w, Rutledge is
held indebted to the county for s1,199,
which. the examiners say is due the
fee fund. w. ID, Winchell, Columbus
contractor was ordered to pay hack
to the county s1,617, which he receiv'
ca for the construction OF a road, said
TO have been left uncompleted Near.
l. $4,000 is due the county as interest
from various townships and school
districts
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-03-21

Miss Louise Pratt, who is attending
the Gurton school, Evanston, ILL.,, is
here for weeks visit with her moth
er, Mrs. w, H. Pratt, North Main
street.
Mrs. Curtis Martin of Chicago, ILL.,,
arrived in the city this morning. be-
ing called here by the death of her
grandfather, Major William A.
Bounds.
John Breeze, who is employed as
fireman on the Pennsylvania railroad
arrived today to spend Sunday with
his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. E. w.
Breeze.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-03-21
Youth ENTERS
GUILTY PLEA

Sidney, O., March 1S,-Yeon Gar
wood, eighteen, pleaded guilty to a
charge of ign,ting dynamite at the
plant of the Sidney Steel Scraper
company, manufacturers Of shrapnel
shells. Garwood said that the affair
was a practical joke and implicated
two other youths, Felix Black, nine
teen, and Alfred Savers, eighteen.
Sentence was deferred.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-03-21
Dead Man Held the ReIns.

Cleveland, March Islands of Il
dead man guided two-horse truck a
quarter OF mile in Superior avenue.
Police found John Murray, driver,
dead but upright on his seat the lines
clutched in his hands. Physicians said
he died from heart failure.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-03-21
TO JOIN PERSHlNG
American Cavalry and Infantry Forces
Cross the Border.

San Antonio, Tex. March 18.-Gen-
eral Funston announced that Colonel
G. A. Dodd's command, consisting Of
cavalry, crossed the border near Cul-
berson's ranch, forty-1ive miles from
Hachlta, N. M. He refused to say
what the strength was, Dodd's COM
mand is hurrying to join General Per-
shing. 1t will take three days to catch
Up. 1t was also announced that In
rsntry is following Pershing, but the
rumber is not given
General Funston communicated with
both commands by wireless and wire.
II is expected that Pershlng's forces
will be in contact with Villa in a few
Gays. Funston will probably not go
10 the front, but will direct the cam.
Laign from here.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-03-21
Dentlsts Nav Advertlse.

Cincinnati, May 1S.-Common Pleas
Judge Nippert in decision knocked
cut two important sections of the
Lloyd law or dental statute. The sec.
tlons declared Invalid are section
1925 and section 1921, which Judge
Nippert declares would practically
prevent a dentist from advertising.