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the Hopi, K6peli was simply the energetic chief, in barbaric attire, who dashed into the Walpi plaza leading his Snake priests in their biennial Snake dance. This is one of the most striking episodes of the cere- mony, and its dramatic effect is not equaled in any of the other pueblos. It was through Kdpeli's influence that the Snake dance at Walpi was the largest and most striking of these weird ceremonies in the Hopi pueblos. K6peli welcomed the educational movement, and had two children in the school at Ream's Canyon at the time of his death. He was buried among the rocks at the base of Walpi mesa with simple ceremonies appropriate to a chief of his standing. The accompanying portrait is from a photograph made in the summer of 1898 by Mr A. C. Vroman of Pasadena, California.

J. Walter Fewkes.

Ohio Ethnology and Archeology — The first number of volume vii of the Quarterly of the Ohio Archeological and Historical Society, containing 203 pages, illustrated, is devoted entirely to a memoir on the " Indian tribes of Ohio — historically considered," and a " Report of field work in various portions of Ohio," during 1898, by Mr Warren K. Moorehead. The preliminary paper on the Ohio Indians, which occupies the first 109 pages of the journal, is devoted chiefly to a sum- mary of the Indian history of the state subsequent to 1750. Although necessarily compiled, Mr Moorehead has managed to bring into con- densed form the chief events of this important period of the state's history. The principal importance to those already familiar with the history is the localization of events in consonance with modern geo- graphic names. The only criticism, perhaps, is the distinction the au- thor makes (page 15) between the "Chippewas" and "Ojibeways," which are in reality synonymous terms.

Unfortunately, Mr Moorehead, on account of ill health, was com- pelled to be absent from the state during the entire season, hence was unable to devote personal attention to the field work. Although he found a worthy substitute in the assistant curator, Mr Clarence Love- berry, an industrious and conscientious explorer, it is evident, from what he states in regard to the mounds and other works excavated, that more information would undoubtedly have been given had Mr Moorehead been constantly on the ground. Although no remarkable discoveries were made, the collections were considerable and valuable in making up the data relating to the archeology of Ohio, especially of Scioto valley, where the works examined are situated. The dis- covery of the remains of wooden vaults, and of layers of bark accom- panying burials, forms cumulative evidence that the works of this

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