The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1896-01-02

comparisons aud similarities urged In its
favor pertain to the PaIeolthic period,
which was earlier than the culture status
OF the American Indian.
''If there be any foundation for roy
theory" said DR.. Wilson, 1.-The migration
took place during the present geologic
epoch, and, while tine Neolthic period was
in existence in the country OF the peoples
origin. The discovery of America found
the natives III the Neolithic or polished
stone age.
PRINCIPALLY STONE IMPLEMENTS.
Their cutting instruments were prin-
cipally of stone, and, by whatever method
they made them, the finishing was by grind
ing or polishing. The similaritics of their
culture with that of other countries show
that, If the red Indian migrated from any
of these countries, he did IL at a period
when they We're 10 the same cuiiure-in the
Neolithic.
While this stage, as the one subsequent
to it. was in the eastern hemisphere, be-
yond the domain OF written history, yet
we know that it came to au end at an early
period. 1t belonged to the first and the
second, possibly the third, City OF Troy.
on the plain of HissarliS, and came to an
end before the beginning OF culture in
Greece.
When Homer wrote it had passed not
only into but beyond tradition. 1t lies
not only behind the beginning OF Rome,
but behind her predecessors. the Etruscans.
The Introduction OF bronze into France and
England, which, being on the west, were
the latest to receive it, probably 900 years
hafpr,l Christ sounded he death knoll ~ fha
Neoiithic period and announced its close
in Europe.
In Asia the historical evidence shows
even an earlier cessation OF the NeolIthio
period, while the history of Chinese civfli-
zaiion carries us back further and shows
that the people of that country passed be-
yond the Neolithic or polished stone era
at still earlier date.
These earlier occupiers OF American
soil were ernigrants from some or possibly
all OF these countries. and the stage OF
civilization in America at the time of the
discovery was such as had long before been
brought TO aB-end in all other parts OF the
civilized world.
DATE OF EMIGRATION.
'They may have emigratcd during tho
Neolithic age from any of these countries
other than Western Europe. but If so tho
date of emigration must he put further
back. I
Suppose the Neolithic period came TO an
end in Western Europe 1000 years prior to
the introduction OF bronze, then these people
might have emigrated during an early por.
ton OF that period, but it does not appear
possible that the migration occurred after
that time.
DIR. Wilson argues that the migration OF
the Indians from these foreign countries
must have taken place prior TO the advent
of bronze, and says the fact is shown. both
by exclusion and inclusion. The migrS.
ton included all Neolithic culture, and
excluded all kno wledge of bronze and OF the
culture belonging to that age. The CON-
mencement of the age of bronze IN the
Western hemisphere marks the latest date
at which the migration could have taken
place.
But it may have occurred earlier-how
much earlier being matter of conjecture.
The cmigrants brought with them the i'm
PIGMENTS and Industries common to both
countries, such as the polished stone hatehet,
the bow and arrow, the leaf-shaped imple-
ment, Clipped flint arrow heads and spear
heads. scrapers, spindle wheels, and witt
them the art Of pottery ma king, and also the
swastika.
SOME OF THE DISCOVERIES.
Many implements and industries have
been discovered in America which are In
digenous thereto, which never found q
foothold in nor were returned back to the
races original countries.
among these are the rude notched a es
the grooved AK. steam scraper, perforator,
mortar and pestle, pipes, tubes, the cere-
monial objects found in America in such va
riety of shape and form, metate. painted
pottery and similar products. Flax was
brought over to America by the first migra-
ton. butmaize. tobacco and the potato were
never returned during the prehistoric
times.
From what races did the red Indian
come? There were only the yellow. white
and black which we know 10 have existed
prior to the red race. A suggestion, which
is pure theory. and is only propounded as
such. is here given:
'.If ten couples OF pairs formed the first
American colony. Of which five were of the
yellow race, four of the white race and one
of the black race. and they were to m1ngle
and intermarry without distinction OF
place. il is believed that the product would
substantially be the red Indian"