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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-10-12

1t is because most women suffer from
some arrangement Of their delicate
organism, the discomfort of which is
less trying when they are in motion
than when standing.
In some states laws compel employers
to provide resting places for their fe.
male employees.
But no amount of law can regulate
the hard tasks of these women. They
must get the strength which this work
demands or run the risk OF serious
diseases and the surgeons knife.
Read the experience of Miss Margret
Merkley, CTS Sd Street. Milwaukee,
Wis:
Dear Mrs Pinkham
GRADUAL loss Of strength, nervousness,
bearing-down pains and extreme irritation
compelled me to seek medical ad 2. The
doctor said had diseased organs and ulcer
alton, and advised an operation if | wanted
to get we'll l objected to this and decided
to give Lydia E. Pinkhams Vegetable Com
pound trial. soon found that ell the good
things said about this great medicine were
true. The liberation soon healed, tackache,
headache and nervousness disappeared, and
In short time l was strong, vigorous and
perfectly well. / wish every working girl
who suffers would try Lydia E. Pinkhams
Vegetable Compound"
Lydia E. Pinl.ham's Vegeta BILE Com
pound is vegetable tonic which invig-
crates and strengthens the entire fe.
male organism, and will produce the
same beneficial results in the cases Of
other sick women rs with Miss Merkley.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-10-12
DAMAGE IS GREAT,
Storm Of Snow and S|eet
Works Havoc in Big Area.
Two Deaths and Loss Of $780,
600 in City Of Buffalo.
Communication Stepped, Orchards Ruined,
Parks Spoiled and Trees Broken.

Euiral". y. y. Oct. 11.-The Storm n.
snow ara slect, which swent ova,. MI.
part of the country last night ana IA
day, was the worst for MANY r.,re
1"!'2ra ph. telephone and trolley lines
were pf"Slrhi'd in All directions The
storm covered a wide area incluJin1
'itttflI. western New York and north :
cfn pennsylvania. The damage to the
rIca ffnlt belts Of Chautuuqua, Maya
Ii and orleans counties is incalculab,e
Whole orchards Of peach trees and 9TH
81 small traits We're crushed to the
ground by the wet, clngine snow
" hlrf fen steadily for many hours. To-
night the weather is clear and cold and
the lines Of communication are being
slowly re-eStablished
Euffalo bore the brunt Of the storm.
The datmag" in this city alone is not
far from $4,000. and two deaths oc-
Cured which were directly due to the
effects Of the storm.
All night the telephone and electric
light systems were paraliZed. The
streets were Uttered with broken wires.
The street cars stopped running at
times. The shade trees which line the
streets we're ruined by the thousands.
The Delaware park, considered one OF
the handSoineSt street parks in the
country. has suffered damage that 20
years will not repair. From midnight
until morning, with practically no wind
stirring, the snow continued falling
heavily and steadily. The cracking
limbs and falling limbs sounded like a
bombar.iment of muSkctry.
Reports from all sections of western
New York tell the same story of de-
struction. In Chautauuua county. along
the shore of Lake Erie. snow covers the
ground to the depth of several inches.
The traction lines were blocked for
hours. the snow bending down the
branches Of oycrhanging trees upon the
trolley and feed wires. All telephone
and telegraph lines are in an ineXtrica-
Bile tanele. Miles of poles are down. 1t
will take several days to re-establish
anything like normal conditions.
Communication with Canada is still
cut off. Reports received from there by
mail stated that the snow storm was
accompanied by high wind in some |
sections of the provinces. In GOderich it
reached the proportions Of tornado |
which cut a Swath 100 feet wide through |
the town unroCfing houses and levelinS |
some buildings. No lives were lost 50 far |
as known.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-10-12
At the Theater.

That the Avery Strong Go. has become
4 f.Vortc with Gardiner people seems
true beyond 4 doubt for in spite Of colds
ard wet streets last evening Johnson OPP
era house was well filled by an Apr, cia-
tive gathering Of people who were all
well pleased with The Country Girl
The play was well prcse nted. as were the
previous offerings. and the specialtieS.
new and lively. entertained as plcaSingly
as did those of the first night. Rad
cliffs Orchestra. which all the week has
been furnishing excellent music. worked
exceedingly well and the efforts of the
musicians were appreciated by the audi
cnce. 1t seems evident that the immense
business the first of the week will be
eQualled if not exceeded during the re-
manning days of the company's engage
ment. The Minister'S Sweethearts' will
he presented tonight. There will be no
matinee Saturday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-10-12

| ceived from the fields of work in other
parts of the State
The delegates elected the following
corresponding messengers: Rev. f.. r.
Foster of Clinton to the Farmington
conference; Rev. w. +. Dodge of Wat
ervi!e to the Exeter and Sebec vonfer-
tnc"; the pastor Of the Oakland church
tnot Yet app"inted) messenger TO th,.
-Anspn conference.
A great deal Of interest was aroused
in the discussion OF progressive evan
g"lisn. Rev. +. +. Foster of Clinton.
who opened the discussion, maintained
that the church should maintain a
friendly attitude toward progressive
evangelism and do all in its power to
furt her its interests.
THE Work of the Pastor in EvangeI-
ism" was the topic that was ably dis
cuSsed by Rev. ". S. Coleman of Do
YER He maintained that the pastor
should be the guiding and controlling
factor i'll the work of evangelism. and
that in many instances he should be his
own evangelist.
Rev. j. j. Hull of Lewiston. to whom
the topic 1.-The Work of the Church I'm
Evangelism" fell. believed that three
methods should he followed: First, in
tied prayer; second. cooperation with
the leader on pastor, ana third. finan-
cial support.
The work Of the Evangelist in Evan
selisn' discussed by Rev. c. F. Nc
Cooley Of Madison. proved an interest
ing topic plcasingly handled. The
speaker read from the Scriptures the
references To the setting apart of evan
gelists. anG said that the church, the
pastor. and the evangelist each had
part i'll the work of evangelism and
that the work was not complete with
ont the aid Of each. one could not do
the work of the other.
Inc sermon was preached by Rev. J.
j. Howe of Lewiston. who was on the
program of the day previous. but was
unable to BE present. He took his text
from Second Kings ii:9. "And Elisha
said. | pray thee. let Il double portion
of tn" spirit be upon me-" The sermon
was a very eloquent one. and was at
tentively listened too. The conference
then adjourned.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-10-12
SUCCESSFUL SESSION
OF Conference Of Free Baptist Churches
Closes Thursday.

The Waterville Conference of Free
BAPTIST churches closed a very success
ful session at the Getchell Street Free
Baptist church in this city Thursday
afternoon at > o'clock. The interest that
has been aroused at the meetings.
which have continued for two days, has
been a source of great satisfaction to
the workers of the denomination in this
section of the State of Maine.
Tie morning session began at 9.45 a.
Nj. with a devotional meeting led by
Rev. w. $. Coleman of Dover.
At 10 o'clock the exercises were
changed and verbal reports were pre-
scented from the churches and from the
delegates to other bodies.
Particular interesting was the report
Of the corresponding messenger, Rev.
w. :. Coleman, who reported from the
Exeter and Sebec conference. Rev. c. T..
McColley reported from the Arson con-
ference Encouraging reports were re-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-10-12
Mrs. Martha J. Novel;.

Mrs Martha j. Newell. wife Of the
late John Newell died at her home on
Union street Thursday morning at the
age of So years, months and 3
days. Mrs Newell was a lady who was
looked upon with deep respect by all
who knew her. One of the oldest and
best known residents of Waterville. she
was at the same time one Of the most
generally beloved. Deep regrets at her
death are felt in the community
Two daughters. Misses Braize and
Bertha Novel; survive. The funeral
VIII be held Sunday forenoon but the
hour could not be announced last even
ing as all the arrangements had not
been computed. Rev Edwin C. Whit
temore. pastor Of the First Baptist
church. will ofiiciate The remains will
be taken I" Riverside for interment.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-10-12
$4,000 SUIT
By kennebec Water Dis
tfict Against Bondsmen
Of Contractor Who Started But
Failed 10 Finish the Job,
He Files Counter suit.--Hon. |. C. Cornish
Is Hearing The Case.

| one Of the biggest suits ever in,ue,,-
rated in kennebtc county b.e.,n in
city hall, Watervi,le, Thursday. when
tn" kenneheC Water District brn,pht
action against the United States ri q.
lefty and Guarantee CO. 10 recov.r
| the sum Of $25COU. the anount Of ,bo
bond of Loren G. Farnham. the con-
| tractor. who started to build the nina
line between WaterviIle and china
| lake. A counter suit is also filed nv
Mr.. Farnham against the Water Dix.
trict for $2J,00o. for injuries he alleges
he received from the Water District
Hon. Leslie {. Cornish Of A,1plIsta
officiating az auditor Of the Emitted
States Circuit Court in the district of
Portland, is hearing the case. The de-
ciSion will be made by Mr.. Cornish. and
that decision will be approved by the
court and Will be binding upon the
parties.
The Water District is represented by
Hon. Harvey -. Eaton as counsel and
Carter u Whit" III Lewiston are acting
for the United States Fidelity ami
Guarantee 60. ana Mr.. Farnnam.
great array Of witnesses is to be
examined and the case will occupy
some time for adjustment and settle
ment.
The ease was opened by Hon. Harvey
ID. Eaton. attorney for the Water Dis
.fiCt. who in an hours discussion out
lined in preview the Water Districts
side of the case.
The first witness called was George
X. Boutelle, Esq. who after giving ir
detail his connection with the kennebec
Water District. read from the records
Of the meetings of the district all ref
erenceS to Mr.. Farnham. In rigid
croSs-eXamination. conducted by Mr..
Carter, the entire ground Of the direct
examination was covered a second time
redirect examination by Mr.. Eaton.
served to strengthen several of the
points made by the district.
The vouchers for payments to Mr..
Farnham We're given careful scrutiny.
and Mr.. Routellc had been on the
stand several hours before being eX-
cuSed
Tie next witness was Dr. Frederick
G. Thayer of Waterville. "a member of
the board of trustees of the Kennebec
Water District. He told OF the con-
tracts with the company which fur
nished the pipe AMI with Mr.. Farnham
The ground was covered again on
INSTRUMENTATION.
The hearing will be continued today.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-10-12
ROASTED ALIVE,
Horrible Death Of Man in cupoIa 81
Blast Furnace at Lawrence.

lawrence. Mass. Oct 1.-THE body
" liinothy OBrien. furnace tender,
was discovered late today partly roast
- ana with the clothing burned of, in
IN" cup"la of Il blast furnace at the
works OF the Hambelt Machine Co. It is
supposed that O'Brien, who was at
WORK about the furnace, entered the
TOP Of it to place some clay about the
interior and was overcome by gas.
His position was not discovered until
az least a quarter of an hour later.
when the foreman Of the plant found
ms body partly incinerated. OBrien
was 80 years old and is survived by a
wife and large family. One of his sons.
Michael OBrien. was captain Of last
years baseball team at Dartmouth
College
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-10-12
DAY FOR RESOLUTIONS.
Massachusetts, A. r. L. Touches On
Several Important Subjects.

Lawrence. Mass. Oct. 1.-THE morn
ing session of the last day of the con-
vention of the State Branch A. F.. Of L..
opened at 9.15 and the forenoon was
spent acting upon resolutions.
The convention voted to oppose an
Increase in second class postal rates
and to favor government control Of tel
ephone and telegraph.
n resolution presented by Francis J.
Clarke Of Boston. was adopted request
ing the President of the United States
t" recommend to the second Hague con-
terence measures for the Limitation Of
ornaments q general arbitration treaty
and worlds parliament to meet at
stat d intervals to confer on matters OF
mutual interests.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-10-12
TRAIN JUMPS TRACK.
One Killed and 10 Injured at st. Louie
Was Making Up Time.

st. Louis. Mo. oct 1.-THE Iron
Mountain fast mail train. which was
late in leaving Union station today,
jumped the track while making up lost
time at the city limits. killing one and
inJuring 10 other persons
The dead: Engineer John Casper.
The injured: Fireman Peter RafYer-
~, broken bones and internal injuries.
serious
Mail Clerks H. ]. James. broken
pones. serious; H. Jewson; f. G. Mar
tin. left arm broken, internal injuries,
serious
J. +. Foster, w. p. Tate. f. J. Howe.
w. w. Otis. r. X. A. Canary and H. r.
Colwan.
The accident occurred within q
snort distance Of where the same train
was similarly wrecked last spring.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-10-12
HEAVY SNOW FALL.
But 1t Melts Rapidly at Buffalo and
Does Not Accumulate.

Buffalo. n. Y. Oct. 11.-Snow which
melted almost as fast as it fell, began
falling here about 40 yesterday and
continued throughout the night Had
it been dry. the weather bureau esti-
mated, there would have been about
IA inches up To \. NJ.
Great damage was done to trees.
Telegraph and telephone service is Sc
riously crippled. there being during the
early portion of the day. no commune
cation with distant points.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-10-12
Record Broken at Pittsburq.

Pittsburg. Pa, Oct 11.-Al records
for low temperature this early in Octo-
Der since the establishment OF the
weather bureau in 1871, were broken
today when the mercury dropped to IS
degrees.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-10-12

Harry IT m"nt returned from Lobster
lake yesterday after 4 two-weeks' stay.
II" Was enrHmped with the Hallnwell
colony. ana ~ 10 TIE time Of leaving
had the h'ri"r IF captrring the first and
only he, i.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-10-12
Six Inches Of Snow at Corey, Pa.

Corey. Pa. oct 11.-A snowstorm Of
unusual severity for this time Of the
year is raging throughout this sec
ton. UP to O'Clock this morning, six
inches of snow had fallen.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-10-12

MessrS William RunnrlS and Fred
Iutten are in Boston t" meet the for
mcr'S Wifi and her mother. Mrs. Thomas
Tuttcn. vii" is ais" Mr.. Tutten's mother.
They sailed from Liverp"ol about one
week ag" on tn" Saxonia due to arrive
in Boston Wednesday,, ANA they are ex-
pectrd here at once
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-10-12
Frozen to Death in Cleveland,

Cleveland. Ohio. oct. 1.-THE storm
continued unabatcd today, heavy snow
falling steadily. John Reese. ca years
old. was found frozen to death in his
home here today. He lived alone.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-10-12

Ii Is stated at Rome that the attitude
taken by Archbishop Howley in connec-
tloi, with the Anglo-American modus
vivendi on the New Foundland fishery
question is not meeting with favor at
the Vatican. it being considered I'M
wonted interference in political affairs.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-10-12

MeSSrS. john H. Lord. Alexander Nc
Hain and Walter Lynn were over east on
a cunning uip i few days ago ana re-
turned with seven partridge. nine
wo"dc"ck ana fuur rabbitS--;l very sat
isfaCtory days outing for all concerned
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-10-12
WIRES BLOWN DOWN.
Severe SIeet Storm Visits Rochester
Thursday Morning.

Rochester, n. ", Oct. 11.-This city
and vicinity was visited by severe
sleet storm early this morning. carry
ing down limbs of trees and telegraph
wires. Telegraphic communication
with Buffalo was cut off as were both
telephone systems connecting with the
latter city. Communication this fore
noon had not been restored.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-10-12

Rev g. D. Holmes presiding elder of
the Augusta district, will preach in the
Methodist church next Sunday morn
ing. The Quarterly conference will be
held saturday evening at O'Clock
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-10-12

private telegram received at Buffalo
Thursday night from fiornclsville, n. v.
states that Frank IIurd Robinson. past
grand master of the Grand Lodge of Ma
sons, died there Thursday night.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-10-12
The First Snow in Vermont.

Bennington. VT. Oct. 11.-Following a
rainstOrm which lasted AZ hours the
first snow of the season fell here today
There was brisk squall which lasted
for some time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-10-12

III" foundations for the new house
At th" corner of Franklin ana Central
streets are nearly completed and work
upon ;hc superstrurturr will commence
very ~u,n
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-10-12

tn" ruthine an tl. east sid" "f Water
street near ti'' Thomas building. and
Will rcpi.tc" III" wuudtn sidewilk with
on" Of concrete.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-10-12

jacob lpwinn"llS and John t.. Hill havr
r'p'rt"d l"r duty. after passing several
weeks ~ MTSS:,chuS. It's
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-10-12

Harold Wood met with a painful &C
cld"nt Will" playing in the Oak Grove
Halloween football game Tuesday. His
root w;IS twisted while :! Srrimmage was
underway and although no bones were
broken 4 bad wrench was sustained
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-10-12

Mr.. Samuel Tutt,n ANA tw" children
have arrived from England ana will
make their hume here, Mr.. Tuttrn hay
ing resided here FOR some time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-10-12
An EarIy Snowssorm.

Hazelton, Pa Oct. 11.-Snow fell for
two hours here early today. 1t was
the first time in many years that snow
has fallen here so early in the season.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-10-12

New York. Oct. 1.-THE storm which
has cut off Buffalo from Geographic
and telephone communication extended
over Western New York, Western
Pennsylvania and a large portion of
Ontario. Telegraphic wires are un-
workable east of London, Ont, and
west of Montreal
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-10-12

Mr.. and Mrs. Lee Leadhetter of Hart
land are visiting relatives in town.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-10-12

The funeral az th. l>-m"nths old child
IF Mr.. ANA Mrs. Horace Parkhur~t was
held Thursday aftrrn,un REV H. l..
Ni"hulS "ffioLuing.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-10-12
NATIONAL HOME,

H. H. Stone returned to camp Nrdn"S
hay from 4 leave OF absence
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-10-12

Mr. end Mrs. Colfax Kinds and son
Robert. who have been visiting rela-
tivts in town. have returned to their
horne in f,uStiS
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-10-12

Mrs. Thomas Rollins of Augusta was
the guest OF her mother. Mrs. kidder
Linnell Thursday
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-10-12

Miss Dora McCorrison returned
Thursday morning from visit to her
home in Newport.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-10-12

TIL" old south league will meet rext
Monday afternoon. with Mrs. Florence
Harding. PLG" street. \ fall ,ittrnd-
tncr H.; desired
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-10-12

Abncr r.. brury has returned from Win
'htndun. Mas, wh,r,. hc hu@ been ON u
short furluu2h
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-10-12

ri. W. Stevens went to Lewiston
Wednesday on business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-10-12
Local Noticc.

Mrs. S. II. Stevens will have an apron
sale Friday and Saturday of this week
at her new store. % Elm street, Gardi-
her. Me. oct1l ct
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-10-12

Mrs. Ii. +. Gale and Mrs. J. III. Pink
ham returned from BrOckton Wednes-
day
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-10-12

II" hopes to he about today and if posi-
Die viii play in the game against Gar
amer, an the Muster field Saturday af-
t"rnoun
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-10-12

Mrs. Cyrus w. Davis returned from
Portland. where she attended the Mu
sic Festival.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-10-12

MIS-. John Whitney is visiting rela-
tiveS III TopSham.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-10-12

Charles +. Snow and John Kelly re-
turned to the HON" Thursday from fur
louShs passed in Massachusetts
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-10-12

Joseph Clukey has gone to Aroostook
county. where he will act as game war
den.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-10-12
WINTHROP

Mr.. Arthur Hall has returned from
a visit To Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-10-12

The rate Or discount of the bank Of
England was raised from to per
cent. Thursday
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-10-12

Miss Mertie Norris Of Augusta is VT
iting Waterville friends.
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1906-07-04

Indians, who now live in villages To-
Gated on the mesas and in the valleys
in parts of New Mexico and Arizona.
The evidence so far obtained suggests
that some of the clans Of the Moki tribe
in Northern Arizona migrated to their
present habitat from a place in the
north. and that place is believed to be
the Mesa Verde country. In other
words. the Moki Indians may be re-
garded. in general terms. as the de-
scendants of the people who built the
houses in the cliffs Of the Mancos.
The ruins found in the Mancos canon
and adjacent gorges represent the high
est ~attainments Of the ancient cliff
jewellers in the art of house building.
Although many thousands Of ruins
have been found in the southwest none
compares with those of the. Mesa Verde
in character of masonry or in general
finish. In this respect the ruins along
/ the Mancos and its tributaries are far
; superior to the villages now inhabited
by the Pueblo Indians in New Mexico
and Arizona.
Although discovered in 1874 and 1875
by explorers connected with the Geo
logical Survey, under Professor F. V.
Hayden. and reported upOn at that
time. the ruins are in such an ~inaccessi-
bic region that few white men visited
them until quite recently. Within the
past few years, however, several large
collections of relics of various kinds
have been taken from the old buildings,
which were partly demolished in the
process. and it was to put Il stop to
such vandalism that the Mesa Verde
country was placed in charge of the
Colorado Cliff Dwellings Association.