The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-01-02

succession of stones appeared arranged step
wise. On the trench being laterally extended.
ater Five flights of steps, innumerable seat
foundations, and two seats in stu left no
doubt as to the significance of the discov-
cry. These remains are much shattered and
damaged; and the steps, in some cases, are
deeply worn by footprints. The interest OF
this fortunate find was heightened when 1t
became evident that later Roman theater
had been built on the remains of the old
structure. A reliable starting point was thus
estahIished. and from IFS pOsition relative
ly to the seven Doric columns, Professor
Richardson supposes the latter to be the
the east another trench brought to light a
magnificent stoa, or passage, which also IS
believed to lead to the agora-the great
center of the city and of its chief edihces.
The minor finds of this seasons work
comprise considerable number or SOUP
tured fragments four heads of statues, ana
a Dionysiac group in marble, about halr
life-sze. representing Dionysus between
Pan and a nymph Some inscriptions, most
ly Roman, four of them being practically
entire; a large quantity of terra-cotta frag-
ments and nineteen whole vases found in
a cluster of prehistoric toInbs-which in
themselves are of great archaeloglcal III
terest-complete the list
The complete, thorough and systematic
excavations of Corinth will be an achieve
ment surprising even that OF olympia IN
point of historic interest, archaeological
and artistic Importance, and in the number
and value of the finds that may be reason
ably expected from it. Brilliant as the
work of the young American school has
been thus far, an opportunity for even
greater distinction now lies before it at
Corinth. Professor b. l. Wheeler thinks
it will be altogether the most important
contribution made by any American ex-
cavation to archaeological and Topographic
cal Knowledge
The people. Of Greece cheerfully give
every facility; while the Greek government
is again ready in the case of Corinth, as
Professor Richardson affirms, Ito buy for
us just as much or just as little land as we
desire, paying a percentage of the price"
But much is needed beyond this. To lay
bare the entire site-not in a haphaZard
manner, incompatible with the require
ments of science, and injurious to the
repute OF the workers-seVeral seasons Of
labor will be necessary, and large sum OF
money required.
Which American Croesus will earn for
himself q fame more enViable than that
of the Croesus of old, by supplying the
necessary funds for a work noble in itself
and promising him lasting renown? The
erection of no institution, the endowment
of no foundation at home can compare in
object and result with this exploration Of
Corinth by the American School at Athens.
1t will be a service rendered to every
branch of science; it will be an achieve
ment known to and discussed by the whole
world; it will be the resuscitation of the
''lumen totius Graeciae." The name of the
Maecenas who cOnfers this benefit on sci
ence and civilization will ever remain con-
rected with the imperishable fame of Cor
NTH: while his munificence will add to the
honor and prestige of America.