Greenfield Evening Star, Greenfield, Hancock County, 12 October 1905 — Page 2
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The Medical Society.
Dr.L B. Griffin and Dr. Selman, both of this city, attended the meeting of the Mississippi Valley Medical Association at Indianapolis Tuesday and Wednesday. ipsThe meeting was composed of more than 250 of the most eminentephysicians and surgeons in that portion of the United States lying between the Alleghenies and the Rocky Mountains and both Dr. Selman and Dr. Griffin speak in the highest terms 6f the series of sessions that were held.
Dr. Selman read a paper on the subject of "Epilepsy," which elicited much attention and comment. He treated at length upon the causes and the cure of this dread malady.
The paper that caused the greatest attention was read by Dr. W. B. Fletcher on the subject of the cigarette. Dr. Fletcher defended the cigarette in the most emphatic language and asserted that it is as mild in its effects upon the human body as tea or coffee.
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THE MOUNDS
The Most Interesting Group of Ancient Earthworks in •Indiana.
Sift!
Since Dr. C. A. Robinson addressed the high school on the subject ot "The Mounds" many persons have requested that this address be published in tbe Star and it is presented in this issue. It is as follows: "About three miles east of Anderson. Ind., and now reached by the Middletown branch of the Indiana Union Traction Company's lines, is a natural park which is without doubt the most interesting spot in la-
diana to those who love to delve,
into the fascinating mysteries of the past. "Through the courtesy of friends living in that locality I was permitted to spend an entire day a short time ago at this wonderful spot.
The place has been appropriately named 'The Mounds,' for here is found the most marvelous exhibition of the skill of the ancient Americans that has yet
been
discovered in Indiana.
There are sixteen of these prehistoric elevations situated in a grove containing about forty acres of laud. The present growth of timber has never been touched by the keen ax of the pale face, yet the trees do not indicate the extreme age that is shown by the concentric circles marking the lives of some of the great poplars and oaks that are found in other portions of the state. "There are two groups of "The Mounds," one group is situated in the southwestern and the other in the northeastern portion of the grove. All of these mounds are distinctly noticable elevations, and are of various shapes, yet interest in the other fifteen Hags when the visitor approaches and stands upon the outer circle that is a part of the mound at the noutheastern extremity of che group. "The southwestern group, comprising eight mounds, is separated from its neighboring cluster by a deep ravine which seems to have been made by the erosian of water running down through it. White River ex tends along the entire northern border of the forest, and washes ihe foot of a high bluff, on tbe south, and upc^ this bluff is situated ih^ "t of land containing 'The
The great monster.nound and its immediate environments mav be said to s' three distinct structures, yet all connected. Around the outer portion is a circular embankment built in the form of an immense ridge. This ridge forms a perfect circle, perhaps 1,600 feet in circumference, measured at the base of its outer circle. The top of this ridge is now about ten feet wide, but at the time the place was inhabited, it was evidently wide enough to drive three horses abreast. The highest point of the ridge is nine feet above the surface of the earth outside, and on the inside it dips down into the ditch twenty feet deep.. The base of this ridge is perhaps thirty feet wide. This ridge entirely surrounds the central mound and is a perfect circle at every point, as has been proven by the surveyor's instruments. ^How high the ridge was or how deep the ditch or moat inside of it aL the time the prehistoric American in zested it is not known, either from history or tradition, but it is only fair to state that the elements must have reduced both considerably in the centuries that have passed away.
Inside of the circular ditch
just mentioned is a great elevation wbiqh must be one faundrea feet in diameter at the base ana hulf that much at its flat summit. This mound is about twenty feet high, measured from the bottom of the ditch that surrounds it.
From the top of this elevation there rises still another to the height of five or six feet and having a diameter of twelve or fifteen feet. At the apex ot this last mentioned mound an excavation has been recently made, in which stone axes and tomahawks, human bones and ashes have been found. The bones conform to those of tne North American Indian. The ashes were plainly to be seen when I visited the place.
It is said that there is an opening at the foot of the bluff next to White River. Tradition has it that from this opening a along dark tnnnel extends to-
war(j tlie center
of the largest
mound. A young man in Anderson stated to me that^boys from the team had %one into this subterranean passage, but not to as great a distance as to reach a point beneath the mound. At the,.foot of the bluff is also a monster spring from which flows a large^stream of the purest, clearest of water.
The construction rof these ancient mouaments to^pre-his-toric times shows a degree of intelligence on the part of the constructors that would do credit to the skill of the most competent civil engineer of this or any other age and no^fair minded person can Jxomperbend them without a sense of respect toward those whom common consent among us has denominated savages.
The central moundj just described is entirely separated from the outer circular ridge by the deep ditch mentioned, except at one point. On the south side directly under the noonday sun is *an earthwork roadway extending across the ditch and connecting the mound proper with the ridge surroundding it and extending 'out into the forest.
The whole of all this wonderful structure is made of earth, not a particle of stone being found in it anywhere and yet its preservation is remarkable.
Much speculation has arisen concerning the purpose of the construction and the use of this massive earthwork. Some think it was used as a fortress of defense against hostile £ribes or nations and others believe it to have been a temple of worship. The fancy does not have to extend a great distance to find support to either of these theories.
It remained for modern industrial enterprise to acquaint the world with the fact that such an interesting group of mounds as these existed and to
make
it possible for'the inter
ested investigator to reach them easily and quickly. This was done by the Union Traction company when it extended its interurban line from Anderson to Middletown, passing through this beautiful spot on the way. It can now be reached every tew minutes from any part of Anderson and no visitor to that city should fail to see it. .,
Wtaie M. IV*. *,
?It need hardly be pointed out, says the author of "Fifty Years In Fleet Street," that to be elected a member of parliament does not necessarily implj lntellectua' superiority. Shortly after the Burmese war a young civilian,
Dome
on
leafs,
happened to mention
Burma. "Ah, yes, Burma," said an M. P. with whom he was sitting at table. "I had a nephew who was in Burma, oultf he used to call it Bermuda."
On another occasion, in the month of March, some one said to Mr. Livesey: "This is a cruel east wind."
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"Yes," was the would be witty reply. "I expect it will be Easter before it is over."
This was, repeated by the author of the book quoted to a respected member of parliament, who observed gravely: "I fancy right. I
:have
known it
last ttli Kast&- and' longer yet/'
PLAYS AND PLAYERS.
Genevieve G. Haines is to dramatize Booth Tarkington's novel, "The Conquest of Canaan," and his short story, "The Beautiful Lady." Where or when the plays will be produced is another story.
Mary Van Buren. a western actress, has written a burlesque on "Mme. Sans-Gene," which will be given two performances in connection with the annual convention of jtlie Alpha Phi College society. "Baby Jim," a young colossus from Beaumont, Tex., is the latest freak engaged for the circus scene in the New York Hippodrome by Thompson & Dundy. The youth is eighteen years old and seven feet tall.
J. Fred Zimmerman, who is just back from London, does not wax enthusiastic over theatrical matters in the English capital. "I could find nothing worth while for American production," says Mr. Zimmerman.
Edmund Breese. who is appearing as the coach and Indian with Robert Edeson in '"Strouuheavt." has been selected by I-Ienry B. Harris to create the leading role in Charles Klein's new play, "The Lion and the Mouse."
Otis Skinner appeared recently at the Park theater. Boston, in the first production of Clyde Fitch's romantic comedy,
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IN NEW YORK CITY-
Every forty seconds an immigrant arrives. Every three minutes "some one is arrested.
Every six minutes a child is born. Every seven minutes there is a funeral.
Every thirteen minutes a couple get married. Every forty-two minutes anew busfness firm starts up.
Every forty-eight minutes a building catches fire. Every forty-eight minutes a ship leaves the harbor.
Every fifty-one minutes a new building is erected. Every one ami' three-quarter hours some one is killed by accident.
Every seven hours some one fajjs in business. Every eight hours an attempt to kill some one is made.
Every eight and a half hours some couple is divorced. Every ten hours some one commits suicide.
Every two days some one is murdered.—New York Tribune.
THE SPORTING WORLD.
Tom Axworthy is now very lame. Daisy Field. 2:0s1,4, has been ringing in Ohio as Ada M.
Dacy, by Direct, is out racing again and has cut his record to 2:14%. If he stays sound he will give "the little black rascal" another 2:10 performer.
Manager Lajoie, who has been playing first base for Cleveland since his return to the team, says: "I am ashamed to take the money for playing the position. It is too easy."
Charles Comiskey lias signed two more players—Vinson, an outfielder, who was on the Cleveland payroll this season, and Rohe. a third baseman, captain of the New Orleans team.
Mike Kelly, who has been purchased by the St. Louis Browns, says he will not go to the Mound City, but will find enough capital to purchase a controlling interest in either the Kansas City or Minneapolis club.
Barney Oldfield has suggested that the way to avoid accidents in track automobile racing is to start the men from opposite sides and to compel every club to oil the course before allowing the races to start.
ENGLISH ETCHINGS.
The first notes of the "Marseillaise" are being used as a popular form of whistled greeting in London.
In Cheshire, England, and the adjoining counties more than 25,000 tons of, Cheshire cheese are made annually.
Tallest among telegraph poles is one just raised at Iifracombe, in England, which stands 11G feet 3 inches above the ground.
House maids in livery are the latest innovation in "smart" London houses. One fashionable woman has attired her maids, in neat skirts, tight fitting bodices, with natty double breasted waistcoats of yellow and black and.. tiny, brass buttons on either side/'/
The vicar of an English health resort has issued the following notice: "To meet the convenience of visitors arrangements have been' made^with the vicar of this parish for the burial of guests at greatly reduced fees. The privilege may be withdrawn if it is abused."..
TRADE ADVANTAGES.^
A baker can always raise the dough. An electrician is always posted on current topics.
A hatter is sure to be a block ahead of all other men. A butcher can usually contrive to make both ends meat.
A newspaper man rarely fails to got his paper on the street. A baby carriage manufacturer never fails to push his business. -, 'i
A shoemaker 13 a whole-soled man and generally well heeled. A hair dresser, as a rule, does a thriving? business in combination locks.
A ^huckster has no trouble with the police }n making a good living out of green g^ods.—Baltimore American.
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