March, 1905. The Traditions of the Hopi — Voth. 319 



refuses to open it at first. When he does so they rush into room, drag him out 

 of house, and cut his throat. They throw his body into gulch and pile stones 

 upon it. They then wait to see what will happen. Other villagers follow ex- 

 ample and get rid of their padres. They expect Spaniards will come to revenge 

 brethren, but no one comes and they destroy houses of Spaniards, divide logs 

 and timbers, and use them for kivas. Some of smaller bells still owned by Agave 

 fraternity. 



