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Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1908-12-05

Denver, Dec. 5.--John E. Godding,
the La Junta banker, sentenced to the
penitentiary for wrecking his bank,
will serve his term. The supreme
court this morning denied his applica-
tion for a writ of supersedeas which
would have acted as a stay No other
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1908-11-01

destruction wrought by mummy and
relic hunters in recent times who have
thought nothing of tearing down walls
and destroying much instructive ma
terial, if only they could find a mummy
or a few pieces of pottery that they
could turn into paltry dollars We
would have the life of this people still
laid open before US in very readable
pages. However, ii is not for us TO
sigh over what might have been. but
it is our duty to take what we still
have and make the most of it. There
is still much valuable material hidden
away here and there. and there are
still some places that have escaped the
notice of the relic-hunting vandals that
are treasuring up definite Information
in regard to the life of this people.
An Historical Museum.
Knowing this. the Utah Archaeology
ical society at the beginning OF its or
ganization felt that il owed duty to
the state. number Of the leading
museums of the world have valuable
collections gathered from the canyons
of San Juan county. while we, the cit
liens of the state. have not taken suf-
acient interest in the records left by
prehistoric man in our own territory
to see to it that there was a collection
owned by the state which would give
any data about the life Of this ancient
people The society feels thaI there
should be in the possession OF the state
and accessible to all museum coiiec-
ton which will adequately set 1orth
the history of the inhabitants OF its
territory, both historic and prehistoric.
The intelligence. education and general
culture of the people demands a mu-
scum of art, archaeology anc history
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1908-11-01

We stand high in education among the
states; and surely we do not wish to
De behind the other states in the main
tenance OF those institutions that pro-
duce culture and give an intellectual
uDlift 'uei
With this object in view. the society
mas been carrying on Investigations
each season for the last three summers
1wo years ago the secretary made a
TRIP INTO the region of Nine-mile can
yon endeavoring to determine how far
north this cliff-dwelIing people nana-
rated. One year ago. through the aid
OF Colonel E n Wall, the first presi-
uent or the society, a more extended
expedition into the San Juan country
was undertaken On this expedition we
mad the active assistance of the Amer
lean Institute OF Archaeology. which
sent its director OF American arcbaa-
oiogy, PROFESSOR Edgar l.. Hewett. to
take charge of our work. Hinder bic
wise guidance, two things were acco,-,
piished: The canyons in Utah north Of
the san Juan were explored ana
mapped and most of the ruins located
and White canyon and the region of
the natural bridges Were explored. sur-
veyed and mapped. Upon this latter
data was based a report to the depart-
ment of the interior which furnished
the information required by thesdepart-
ment before they could recommend
that they be set aside and preserved
The result, as already chronicIed in
these pages, was that these great MAJ
ural wonders of Utah have been made
into national monuments by presjdar,-
tiai proclamation. and viii be nre-
served by the government
The present summer, through tha
continued generosity of Colonel E. A.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1908-11-01

wells in its sands to get enough water
to save themselves and the remnant of
their stock. Thus we can readily un-
derstand that few dry seasons i'm
succession might reduce a primitive
people 10 such scanty proportions that
they would never be able to recover
their former strength or occupy the
homes they once had builded and en-
joyed.
What of the Descendants?
But such conditions would rarely, if
ever, eXterminate a race made up of
many quite widely scattered tribes
There would always be some who
would surmount even these difficulties
and survive the greatest physical hard
ships What has become OF these?
Where are their descendants found to-
day? Visit the Hopi and other Pueblo
tribes OF northern Arizona and New
Mexica. observe their religions and
ner of their living, and we believe you
will be convinced that in the veins of
these tribesmen flows the blood of the
braves who were the leaders of the
clans among the prehistoric men of this
region. There has no doubt been a
mingling with the tribes who later
came in and occupied these regions:
but here we probably find the living
representatives, in part at least. of
these ancient people.
The homes. fortif1cations and, store
houses of this prehistoric race have
long ago fallen into ruin; dry air and
the protecting shelter of cliffs have
saved many from the complete annihi-
lation which would have taken place in
a more moist climate and a more ex-
posed region Had it not been for the
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1908-11-01
BY BYRON CUMMINGS.

We have often been asked this sum-
iier what We found in the San Juan
desert to bring us back for repeated
visits in the heat of summer: what
was there N this remote region t.
draw rs from the alluring GOODNESS Of
the Wasatch and lead us across dusty
psalms. through treacherous quiCksandS
and into the deep box canyons That
a.e like ovens in me hot days of July
and August From one who has ever
VISITED the san Juan country there VIII
b. only one answer: the irresistible
beauty ard grandeur in form ard color
cf these lofty mesas separated by The
deep. Jagged seams and cracks which
VIC call canyons. and the buried mys-
terry of o people who once clambere'i
up and down over these steep cliffs
with the agility of mountain sheep and
6otted the little valleys and the rich
WeSas with their fields Of waving corn
and poisoning squash vines.
These semi-arid tracts stretching for
rliits and miles along either side u
the San Juan river once supported
Quite an extensive population, and
with the development of the science OF
arid farming and the industry ard
perseverance OF the pioneer are Ges-
tined 10 again blossom forth in many
large areas and supply fruit and grain
FOR the markets Of the world. Then
instead of three small hamlets sepa-
rated by miles and miles of waste
land. there viii be thriving towns
filed with n prosperous and happy
people instead of shipping out a few
thousand cattle and sheep for some
one else TO prepare for the market and
p few thousand hides and pelts. they
viii export carloads of tanned hides
and trainloads of dressed beef and
inuttons. The habitants of today are
only beginning to get a glimpse of the
possibilities of this sO-caIled desert
country. Its perpetual sunshine. It's
balmy winters and its pure. bracing
cir offer health and peace TO many a
weary brain and body: ana its great
natural beauties and wonders. as the
natural bridges and Monumental wall
ley. make it a veritable playground
for the nations.
Treasure House of Science.
TO the student of geologoy. mineral
ogy and archaeology this region is
truly a treasure house. a mine OF
wealth and wonder in which he can
delve repeatedly and at every turn
bring 20 light some fact of scientific
worth and interest. Were it better
known. this region would be extensive
- visited by scholars and people wlo
love 10 study nature in all the
grandeur and simplicity she manifesfs
when she stands out fresh and bold
as left by the hands of the divine ar
chitecJ- Here nature has scattered her
pages so profuseiy and inscribed her
charact RS so plainly that even the
casual observer stops in delight and
establishment.
From the beginning Of the human
race the groupings of man out into a
stronger light and larger horizar.
and his struggles In the develonu,euf
of more complex life and create.
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deep-cut sorges and towering ,a,,-
ed cliffs with little green vsIIa, r4ilSae-
ling among Them presented a se-, nest-
pictures never TO be forgotten = u
the Navajo hoes his corn. a.+. mere
squashes and watermelons befc~a' =, MS
are ripe and craveth not at an to- me .t
dress and customs of the white r the
He leads the simple life and is bo nan
Both ancient and modern Tn5tlp!.
present an excellent field for raSs slal,s
and study. accurate and complete Al
regarding their traditions. their u S,o
and their customs must be coIo,.- :
and preserved. and surely Utah ne,
take pride in museum that will w. .u
nish an adequate history Of her pa or
from earliest times. ps
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1908-11-01
Lofty Mesas, Irresistible in Grandeur and Weird Relics of
Prehistoric Race, Hold Fascination for Explorers

comfort have been an Interesting and
profita ole subject of study. Individual
man learns from mis- successes and his
failures to become master of the forces
about him and marshal them to con-
tribute to his well being: so collective
man builds the structure of progress
by using The solid blocks of the ex-
perienceS of yesterday We glory in
The greatness OF his achievements to-
lay: but we can understand and ap-
preCiate them well only as we become
acquainted with the long series of
struggles by which nc has nlounted
step by step TO the present plain of
MS successes, and acquainted especial
~ with the beginnings of that strug-
-le when he was cropping about in the
dark. dank chill of fear, superstition
and ignorance.
Forts and Towns.
In the San Juan corner Of our state
sucn a primitive psople nave LETT their
record behind them. Here they built
their homes beneath the cliffs or out
on the meSas little way back from
The head OF some canyon or fork
where spring sent forth its life-g giving
stream. and about the rim-rock reared
forts and towns of defense. Here they
sunk their kivas, or ceremonial cham
ACASt nNnFSiiH TIE anu eaCn
clan gloried in its own religious rites
and the wealth and strength of its
members. Here they buried their dead
beneath the sands of the mesas or
tucked them away in the caves and
recesSes of the cliffs. Here they titled
the soil. established permanent homes,
and led a life of comparative peace
until one day some force. some power,
waited them away and the places that
had known them so long were left
lesolate and abandoned-mute records
of their joys and successes.
Whittier did these people go: why
did they leave the homes for which
they had toiled for generations: and
Where are their descendants now:
These questions press upon YOU. for So
luton as you examine the evidences u
their skill in building. in fashionihS
stone implements and in textile and
ceramic manufacture. These questions
may never be answered to the full
satisfaction of everybody. Some say
they were driven out by repeated raids
on the part of more powerful tribes
who came into the country. perhaps
the ancestors of the Utes and Nava-
EOS; but more probably these ancien.
people were forced TO abandon their
fields and their homes because of
great drought brought on by a series
u ui1 oC-SoAAS- SNSf a ctilCiliou OEleS
up the springs, and the lack OF water
and the use of poor water develops
disease which sweeps off hundreds and
thousands Of a people living under
primitive conditions. without SANTA
zion. Within the memory of the pres
ent generation three dry seasons in
succession wrought great havoc among
the Navajos- Their ponies. their sheep
and their goats persisted by the hun
areds, and they We're forced to aban-
don their homes. camp along the bed
Of the San Juan river, which was en-
sirely dried up on the surface. and dig
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1908-11-01
Picture Framing.

SALT LAKE PHOTO SUPPLY CO
142 Main Strs..
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1908-11-01
Cave kiVa Explored.

After spending five and a half weeks
IN excavating. Mel Judd and Clifton
Lockhart, TWO students of the state
university, and the writer journeyed To
BUM, and from there over into But
lerS wash. where they cleaned ont
and examined a kiva in a large cav
known as Cold Spring cave. BY this
means we have accurate Data of ono of
'he cave kivas to compare with that
on Inc mesa kivas. After spending a
Few days in Rutler's wash. the partv
returned to Bluff and proceeded from,
there across the San Juan into the ex-
treme southern part of Utah. a sectlo,,
little known to the outside world.
ana Vet that region, although remote
stna utsurveyed, he's group of
natural wonders that vie with RI I.
great natural bridges in the grandeur
and beauty Of their form and coloring.
Monumental valley stretches from
about forty-five miles southwest If
Bun on for fifty miles and more
across the state line into Arizona II
Is not valley at ALL but a series Of
mesas. from the floors of which rise
lnonoliths. spires, castles and towers.
They rear their lofty pinnacles and
turrets INTO that clear atmosphere 500
aho ooo feet One stands in awe before
their perpendicular sides and wishes
he could have been present when these
walls were reared. This region surely
deserves 10 be set aside as a national
park and these great beauties keoi
unharmed and accessible to all.
Beyond Monumental valley is OIia.o
moonlight Water). where Wethcri,j
& Colviile have a trading post. He-e
one family Of white people live i'm tha
most OF the Navajo nation. I5o miles
from the neareGt railroad point. Never
'heleSs they are people of educatioo
ana culture. speak the Navajo nm
suage fiuently, are much Interested =,
the welfare of the Indians and a.
DONG an excellent work among then
MRS John Wetherill is undoubtedly III
pest Navajo scholar living. She no.
the entire confidence of the Ind;aSs
ana VIII be able to do a great sery,o..
TO me scientific world in patbar;,,N-
data which viii give KNOWLEDGE ~
this people. 81
Peaks OF Five States.
From oljato we made a fo,,r 49,.
Tip into the interior of the NavaiS. -.
ser Saucn. found many intersS,t,,r
runs ana much beautiful scenery H.,
,'saied Monumental valley. Fro,o ' 80
lolty mesa could be seen the r,o,,r. Oi.s
peaks OF five different states. and tha
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1908-11-01

Wall. another expedition into south
eastern Utah was undertaken Pro-
fessor Hewett again planned the work
but his absence in Europe during tne
early summer prevented his being Win
us until late in July. However, A v.
Kidder, a graduate of Harvard. ana
student of archaeology. Joined US at
the beginning and took charge OF the
scientific work of our expedition
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1908-05-08
FINISHING TOUCHES
BEING PUT ON.

The finishing touches are being put
on the home talent entertainment, THE
Pedler's parade" which is being given
under the auspices of the Ladies' Aid
society and the Home Missionary So
ciety of the. Presbyterian church to-
morrow night at Towles opera house.
There will be a rehearsal at the Pres
byterian church this evening at which
all of those who take part are ex-
pected to be in attendance. Those who
can are requested to meet at the opera
house tomorrow afternoon for a re-
hersal which will put the finishing
touches on the production.
There has already been a large ad-
vance sale of seats and 1t is expected
that the house will be entirely sold out
before tomorrow night Those who
have purchased tickets are advised to
have them reserved at Bicknell's drug
store at once. All of the boxes have
been sold to prominent Hammond PEG
pie and the entertainment is expected
to be quite social event
The interest in the production is
great on account of the prominence OF
local business men who have been
asked to take part. The entertainment
| is expected to be one of the amateur
successes of the season.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1908-05-08
Briefs.

Attorney ]. t. Burke is in Chicago on
professional business today.
E. A. Kinkade was a business visitor
in Chicago yesterday.
Miss Lillian Thompson and Charles
Shea saw THE virginian" at Mcvick-
ers in Chiacgo last night
A. f. Knots was in Crown Point
today on business.
w. G. Paxton transacted business
in Chicago today.
F. O. Hodson was in Hammond to-
day on business.
H. E. Miller of East Chicago was in
Hammond yesterday on business.
Robert Fendig has gone to Michigan
City, where he will be in charge of the
shoe department in one of the large
local stores.
G. stolley of Toleston is spending
the day with Mr.. and Mrs. Ed Stolley
at their home in Morton court
Mrs. Peter Schultz and Mrs. Leary
will go to South Bend, Ind, tomorrow
to spend several days with relatives
and friends.
Mrs Thomas Lane and baby have
returned home after visiting relatives
and friends in Marshall, Mich
Mrs. Meath and daughter, Miss Flor
| ence of Dolton. ILL.,. are spending the
day visiting in Hammond.
George Millen transacted business in
Dolton, ILL.,. today.
Alfred sewall of Kankakte. Ill, is
spending few days at the home OF
J D. Blackburn and family of Harrison
street.
Mrs. Mary Hemstock of Valparaiso
will spend the weekend with Mrs w
j. McAleer of Webb street.
Miss Elizabeth Webb is the guest o,
friends in Chicago today.
Mrs. H. B. Klingensmith is spend
ing the day in Chicago.
Mrs. Fred Eckhart of Englewoot
was the guest of friends in Hammond
yesterday
Mr.. and Mrs Ned Ames and ittl,
daughter returned to their home il
Charlottesville, Ind, this morning afte,
a few weeks visit with Mr.. and Mrs
E. p. Ames of Webb street.
Mr.. and Mrs. William F. Bridge ar,
spending the day visiting in Chicago.
Mr.. D. c. Atkinson has gone t,
Kramer, Ind, to remain a few days a
the health resort, Mudlavia.
Mrs VanSteenberg of Lansing. Ill
will be the guest of friends in Ham
mond tomorrow afternoon.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1908-05-08
HE GETS BOTH JOBsI
J. T. Hutton's Plans Select
ed for Harbor's School
and Police Station.

]. T. Hutton of Hammond, who was
selected as the architect for new
$4,000 school building which is to be
built at Indiana Harbor, spoke of the
undertaking today. The growth of the
city has made a new school building
necessary, and in view of the fact that
the Chicago, Lake Shore and Eastern
railroad has agreed to the purchase Of
the building between the tracks. an
other building will be necessary any
way.
In fact, it is likely that within the
next year or two it will be decided to
build still another building The
building which Mr. Hutton has design
ed is most modern and has all of the
latest improvements in school house
construction.
Fire and Police Station, Too.
In addition to getting this contract,
which is a good one considering the
fact that hard times has almost stop
ped all work of construction, Mr.. Hut
| ton has been asked to draw plans for a
new police and fire station. to be
erected at Indiana Harbor.
! It will be remembered that when it
was decided to build the East Chicago
city hall at East Chicago instead of
Indiana Harbor, the people Of the Har-
Dor exacted the promise from the East
Chicagoans that they be provided with
new building for these two city de-
partments.
The councilmen assented and the
building of the fire and police station
in Indiana Harbor is the carrying out
of this promise. This will make two
new public buildings which will be
added to the list of those already I'M
Eder construction in East Chicago, and
it is expected that the appearance OF
the city will be greatly improved By
their construction.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1908-05-08
". c. SCEHNET winner
zen they CAPTURED It at last.


Well they captured 1t at last.
Hundreds of people tried to supply
the missing words IN yesterdays con-
test and eight were successful in get
ting the right number and right list
of words.
The prize, however, went to w. c.
Scehnet. "a Van Buren, street, Ham
mond, his being the first correct an
swers received.
The following is the list of words
in yesterdays missing word" con-
test.
First National Bank-"Sphere"
J. M. cockson-"Edition."
Indiana Harbor Pharmacy-"Pro-
prietor."
w. r. Diamond--'MedaI."
Others who supplied the list cor
rectly were as follows:
Charles Moore.
o. w. Harding.
E. NJ. McFadden.
o. G. Trout.
Henry Spafford.
William Spafford.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1908-05-08
CURES ECZEMA QUICKLY.
New Drug, PosIam, Now ObtainabIe in
Small Quantities.


Since its discovery one year ago, the
new drug, poslam, has successfully
cured thousands of chronic cases OF
eczema and other distressing sLin
Affections. Heretofore poslam has been
dispensed solely for the benefit of &C.
zema patients in large jars sufficient
for a months treatment. This was
20 be an inconvenience to many thous-
ands who use it for minor skin troubles,
such as pimples, blackheads, herpes,
scaIy scalp. complexion blemishes, itch
ing feet. piles. etc, which require but
q small quantity to cure. The over
come this, and in response to urgent
appeals. the dispensers of poslam have
been obliged to adopt, in addition to
the regular two-dollar package, a spe-
cial fifty-cent size which in future may
be found on sale at ]. W. Weis' and
pther leading drug stores in Hammond
or may be ordered direct from the EN-
Urgency Laboratories, No. 80 West 25th
street, New York City. In all eczema
eases posIam stops itching with first
application, and proceeds to heal i'm
mediately; chronic cases being cured
In two weeks. In less serious Skin
troubles, results are seen after an over
night application.
Samples for experimental purposes
may still be had. free Of charge. BY
MritinK to the laboratories for Them
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1908-05-08
AT TOWLE'S TONIGHT.

The engagement of the THE Lion
and the Mouse" which is scheduled for
tonight May 8, at the Towle opera
house on which date Henry B. Harris
will present the Klein piece is creating
widespread interest among all classes
of theatergoers of this city. 1t is now
an established fact that The Lion and
the Mouse" is the most successful pro-
duction ever launched. The theme OF
the play deals with the influence OF
money interests in politics of today
and all of which are arrayed against
the smaller man and all social problems
It is vivid and truthful in its portraya
and cannot fail to enlist the interest OF
| all those who see it.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1908-05-08
PLEASANT CLUB PARTY.

The members of the Corona club
were very nicely entertained yesterday
afternoon by Mrs. Schultes at her home
In Williams street. All the members of
the club were present and spent an
enjoyable afternoon at cards. The
prizes were awarded Mrs. John Huber
and Mrs. E. ]. Seeley. Mrs. Brusel was
awarded. the consolation prize. At the
close Of the games the hostess served
delicious luncheon. The next meet
ing of the club will be held in two
weeks at the home of Mrs. H. H.
Eappfs 147 State Line street.