Saturday Evening Mail, Volume 19, Number 41, Terre Haute, Vigo County, 6 April 1889 — Page 8

... TEOTIHUACAIT.

*i*t u» AN INTERESTING CITY OF T^£ .4BG^ RIGINE3 IN MEXICO. •, MUe ud Astae Bclia—Pyramids of th« 9ns and Moon—A Qnwt City Cndec

Qraand—Tb« Toltocs Wen Builders Superior to Their Sauce—on. The ruins known by tfce name of Teoifhuacan are foond situated twenty-five miles to Ike northeast of the City of Mexico. The lineal extension which the ruins of the grand Toltec city occupy is from north to south two miles and a half and from east to west a mile and three-quarters. To the north of the groat city is encountered a truncated pyramid, rectangular, squared to the points of the compass, and known as the l^ramid of the Moon. In the Aztec language it Is called "Metztli ItzacuaL" South of it, at a of 4,000 feet, is found another pyramid of utmll*'1 form and known as the pyramid of the Sun, or "Tonatiuh ItzacuaL" Its base measures from north to south 500 feet, and from east to west 666 feet. Its perpendicul or height is 221 feet.

The two pyramids are united by a straight street, which starts from the circular plasa at the south side of the Pyramid of the Moon, and which loses itself in the barranca south the Pyramid of the Sun. Latest measurements make the base of the Pyramid of the Moon about 450 feet square and its height 187 feet The Pyramid of the Sun is 600 feet •square at the base and is about 185 feet high. The perimeter of the city is limited on the sooth by a ruined edifice which was erected on two low terraces. Its extreme height is about 6 meters. [The meter is 89,868 inches.] It has the form of a rectangle, whose longer aide measures 600 meters and the shorter side fiOO meters. On the upper terrace are found the ruins of buildings buried beneath the rubbish. This singular edifice has received the name of "The Citadel."

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These mounds, these colossal pyraare our most ancient records of the exiof the Toltec race, which—extending its domain throughout the American continent almost—left in the places where it dwelt imperishable mementoes of its greatness. These pyramids, remains of a primitive civilization, demonstrate not only the perseverance which must have characterised that race, but show also that it ponessed the powerful means neoesnry for handling the immense blocks of volcanic stone with which the pyramids were constructed. To this day even the means which those builders made use of in their work is unknown. "Toltec" is an Azteo word meaning "builder." One of the greatest factors on which they counted must certainly have been time. Another was doubtless the willing labor of thousands of the faithful It seems very probable that the pyramids were constructed little by little the work beginning, we may say, with a tin.ll central pyramid, or core, which continued to grow with successive layers of rock and earthwork until it reached the dimesdons it preserves today.

Other ruins are found scattered over the extensive plain in which these two great pyramids are situated, and these ruins constituted the great city which is today found buried beneath its own rubbish. These ruins are found in the character of the little mounds, varying from ten to fifteen meters in height.

The street or avenue which unites the two pyramids is called the "Road of the Dead," or, in Aztec, Miccoatl. It is twenty meters in width. Along its entire length parallel to It on both sides exist terraces constructed of oement, clay and brdken lava (tezontle) faced with a coating of mortar or piaster, highly polished and painted red and white.

The luarued French explorer, Desire Char nay, removed the rubbish from one of the largest of the mounds on one side of this "Road of tho Dead," and discovered a palace with various small rooms, two largo halls and six pilasters, which probably served as columns for the support of the roof.

In the year 1880 I mado an excavation in the mound. I found there two polychrome frescoes painted on the walls of the building laid bare.

It is truly wonderful, and almost incomprehensible how tho destruction of that grand city was accomplished. Was it by an earthquako! Or was it by tho hands of those who themselves had built it—who, fleeing before tho invasion of tho barbarous tribes from the north, and with the hope of returning some day, jealous of the respect and veneration duo to their gods, covered their sanctuaries with rubbish to protect them from tho profanation of tho sacrilegiousf If this last conjecture is correct, tho work of burying these temples was as great as that of constructing them. Only by personal visit to the place can one appreciate tho gigantic nature of the task. 1 am inclined to the belief that the Toltec city was Interred by the hand of man. I boso my opinion upon the fact that in the excavations I mado I found tho roofs of tho houses that I uncovered perfectly preserved and ray attention was called to the fact that the Interior of the rooms was in every case filled with stones neatly fitting into the spaces, and Joined one with another by a clayish cement, and forming thus a compact mass which I had to take to pieces and remove with much care in order to avoid injuring tho mural decorations.

If a good method Is observed and the rubbish enre fully removed, here will bo found ono of tho most interesting cities in the entire world of archaeology.

THEORIES ABOUT THK RUINS.

The judgment that I have been able to form re sting the ruins of Teotihuacan is the foil .ng: Tho pyramids aro nothing but two groat teocallis or temples erected to two Toltec divinities. The primitive form of tho* temples was pyramidal. Each pyramid consisted of five bodies or terraces diminishing in size until the height of axty-e.j.t meters was reached. Each pyramid ha» one of its sides a stairway two meters to width—tho steps betas twenty centimeters in height Eaeh stairway tnafces five turns or and led to the sanctuary or shrine on the summit containing the idols to whom worship was ivwlcred. The outer surface of tho pyramids, and perhaps the interior as well, was plastered over with a mortar at time hard ami smooth, and docorated with polychrome frescoes which represented re-Ugio-hbtoricat events aud sraies.

Xear the Pyramid of the Moon is seen among tho rubhissh a monolithic statoo of colossal dimensions, which repwseats the figure of woman with the neck adorned with four strings of bends, ami ahead dress of the charact«rwtte form, queoquemitL This sphinx is commonly known as the Sacrificial Stone. Th" very inappropriate name wa? t-nrn -*n p!... itasy preoccupied with the tm ii human sacrifices among th» Astecs since it is known that the Tclr never made ?-naa sacrifices nor offered eotrr llsof tlfol low

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Sh»#iil*poa the platform scsl* .Her lover hK her ode ger dimplediiweks were rosy red

He mummied.- "Be my bride." With downca* eye and faltering band. Love'e summons to obey*. gfce placed a nickel in thjSVOt

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MEN IN CORSETS.

Am Actress Tells Tales on Kjrrle Bellew and the Duke of Bufbrt. One day in London last year I chanced to be walking through Bond street, when a hansom stopped near the curb and a distinguished actress with whom I was acquainted began a violent struggle with the doors, which had been jammed when they were closed. I managed to get them open for her, and she asked me where I was going. I said Grosvenor gallery, and die remarked that she would go with me if Fd wait a moment. She entered & shop near Conduit street, and a moment later I heard a tapping on the window and saw my acquaintance beckoning from within. Corsets, straps, buckles and human harness of every conceivable variety' were on show, and pictures of women trying on corsets and men struggling to buckle big bands around their pudgy waists hung here and there. The actress opened the door and smiled hilariously. "Come in," she said. "I want to show you something."

I entered the shop, and she said to the sales-

"Let me see thoee things again." "Oh, no, miss," spluttered the man in great agitation, "we couldn't think of it. It's really against the rules." "Rot! Hand them up, that's a good man." "Upon my word, mi*, it's really quite impossible." "Oh, I say 1" said the actress, with her most winning smile, "do let us have one look at them and HI give you an order for the play."

After a deal of argument, the young man slowly and reluctantly brought out two coraets and laid them on the counter. I am free to admit that though I have had some experience in knocking around the world and have seen some queer things, they were the first corsets I had ever seen that were dosigned for men. They were almost straight up and down, and not distinguished by tip little semicircular protuberances which mark the feminine variety of corsets. The whalebone was very broad and stilt. One pair of corsets was pink, beautifully edged with white lace, with a monogram in the. corner, surmounted by a ducal coronet. "These," said the actress, holding the corsets up with a keen and radiant smile, "are for the Duke of Bufort He makes no concealment of wearing them, you know."

I should think not. I recalled having seen the duke the previous day at Ascot driving a coachful of burlesque actresses to the meet. His wrinkled old face was seamed with smiles his white wig and fringe of whiskers under his chin were beautifully curled. His seventy odd years weigh heavily upon him, and he leaned forward in such a weak fashion on tho box seat that the upper line of his corsets was plainly indicated. through the back of his coat ||1

The other pair of corsets were snail and exceedingly short. I should not think that they were more than four and a half inches up and down. I asked who they were for. The clerk hesitated for along time then tho actress blurted out the name of Kyrle Bellew. The only thing that astonished me was that thero was no pink lace on them after tho fashion of Buforfs.—Clothier and Furnisher.

a Shrewd Elephant.

Tho following story is told by Dr. Bomanes: An elephant was chained to a tree in the compound opposite Mr. Townsend's house. Its driver made an oven at a short distance, in which he put his rice cakes to bake, and then covered them with stones and grass and went away. When he was gone the elephant with his trunk unfastened the chain round his foot, went to the oven and uncovered it, took out and ate the cakes, recovered the ovon with the stones and grass as before and went back to his place. He could not fasten the chain again round his own foot, so he twisted it round and round it, in order to look the same, and when the driver returned the elephant was standing with his back to the oven.

The driver went to his cakes, discovered the theft, and, looking round, taught the elephant's eyo as he looked back over his shoulder out of the corner of it Instantly ho detected tho culprit, and condign punishment followed. The whole occurrence was witnessed from the windows by the family. —Philadelphia Times.

Faaclc* Concerning the One of the prettiest combinations in the jeweler's art is tho opal surrounded with diamonds. The foolish prejudioe and dark superstitions aro rapidly dying out, and the value of the gem, which had reached low water mark during its banishment, hat increased fully 30 per cent. During the last two years the trade and demand in the gem have increased at a rapid paco, and ten times as many opals are imported nop as during the preceding decade.

Fifteen years ago the popularity of the stone began to wojks, until scarcely ono was to be seen at a frvthtennMe -".fherir- Many ladies who tt-.va .•»!«'%-.« l* m-jc «-.-.iyed by superstitions ftmciesadmitted they bold Indefinable prejuduv. tg:un*t the fiery, gliaming m!" stlon. it is the jewel of October. .1 tu in that monu may safely «tifie fears they may entertain regardhiT It, astl wear tho opal with ia:pun.: j.—San Fr.-.noi* Chronicle. 'jSSJ

So Much Thrown Away.

"My son," said t'.io solemn,piiN. :cjr, ticktt::. t^ywn*v-n»n'* with tus breath, ihwr voat to tLo foundation of character, and hr.: .ctcr is tho vital principle of oil moral liu-* never see a life just .tafl-.i-ig yot into manhoods fr .r^e,] y^. that lw not feel impeded ,:npr- ^reat troths upon the mind." "Kxcusa me," replied the young man, lanI1.. .rg down hi* paper, "hat—er—did you speakr"—•»H»e Epoch.

A letter was received at the oecottrt office In Atlanta which ooght to be framed or placed among the archives. In the letter occura this sentence: "I was mortally wounded twice in active battle at Ortn*old» •ma* -ttfim &

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The 15tK df April is the last day to pay the State add' County Taxes without penalty.

Fresh Oysters at Elser's.

Secure your Grapevines at A. H. Boegeman, 104 south Fourth street

For the nobbiest styles and best made Children's Clothing, call at Goodman A Hirschler's. Their prices are always the lowest. _________________

Easter novelties at RISER'S.'

Mr. Griffith, the

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the arrival of more Fancy gapers The colored styles are indeed beautiful and attract attenUQS'.\Good shoes of course are not to be compared with trash. Shoddy good are not found in his store. Kdne but strictly honest work and prices reasonable. Call at No. 32 south Fourth.

Splendid Sunday reading at Smith A Dunn's Mammoth 5 and lOo Hall. 25c novels at lOo. Nothing over 10c. 319 Main street.

Goodman A Hirsohler have as usual the largest and best stock of Ready Made Clothing for Men, Boys, end Children. Don't buy until you have looked through their stock and prices.

The remaining lecturers in the Normal school course ave James B. Angell, President of Miohigan University. April II, S. S. Cox, April 16, and David S. Jordan, sometime in May.

Seven pounds of choice dried apples at W. W. Cliver's for 25 cents.

New Building and Loan Association. Shares in the new series of Vigo Building and Loan Association can be obtained at the office of J. D. Bigelow, Opera House.

Wonderful 5 and lOo bargains just received, White Stoneware, Glassware, Tinware, Towels, Hosiery, Pins. Nothing over 10c at Smith A Dunn's mammoth 5 and 10c hall, 319 Main. Call early.

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Fresh roasted coffee ever) morning at Saxon & Richardson's, 109 south Sixth street. Full line of teas, coffee, spices, etc Wi*

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f»7a. W,' "M» Fresh Oysters, clean and fat, atEisei's

Persons owning property and desiring to place it in truthful hands, should call upon Wm Slaughter, 329 Ohio street. He will look after it, collect rent, eto. His long experience has well established his reputation. He also represents Fire and Life Insurance, and makes a specialty of collections.

Grand Easter Opening and Display of Fine Pattern Hats and Bonnets, Thursday and Friday, April 11 and 12, at Raphael's 24 South Fourth Street.

Nothing is more noticeable than a nobby hat. It adds greatly to the appearance and no one should be without one since S. Loeb, Fifth and Main, is selling them at suoh low prices. All the latest fashionable spring styles have been received and an inspection is invited. The line is the largest ever brought to the city and is of the finest makes. Call and examine.

Grapes, Navel and Florida Oranges at Eiser's. V. G. Dickhout, the popular trunk manufacturer, is abreast of the times.

The President" and "The Bride" are two new trunks which be has just designed, being made of the finest French ducking. They are entirely.new and just what you want. A full line of ladies and gentlemen's trunks and valises, all styles and varieties, at prices that will suit you.

A thing of beauty is a joy forever, and such are the Satin Etchings and Colored Photographs at Wo W. Merring's 22 north Fourth street. Everyone who has seen them speak in loudest praise of them. They are, in fact, the latest and newest thing in the picture line, and something that everyone should possess. Complete line of Pictures, Frames, etc., at remarkably low prices. Call and be convinced.

Mr. Hickman's "Bigs." &

Mr. J. N» Hickman's new Livery aii! Feed Stable at 21 and 23 north Twelfth street, has not only proved a great convenience to the east end, but a successful venture. The equipment is new through* out new buggies, new harness and new horses, all kept in the best trim. Mr. Hickman can and does turn out as fine rigs as can be had in the city without any exception. Mart W. Hunter, who is well and favorably known, and who is, by his years of experience, one of the best posted men as to the care of horses and the driving.of the same, ha* charge of the stable* and satisfaction Is guaranteed.

^You Can Get

More Groceries for Less Money at Joe Miller's than at any other foceisfiNHiow %of Jfe town," remarked a well known Jbmafckeepert and $h© added, *tb! goods are fresh nnd nice and in every w$y first-lass."

Poor^Goods are not Cheap Goods, but Miller's Poultry, Butter, Vegetables, Cured Meats and Staples are the very best thai the market affords, Try them and see.* 515 Main Street.

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SPUING HATS!3

An immense assortment in all best makes at W £& ZEF1 ^(4

Sybes' Hat Store/

the Threshing Machines then in use were almost wholly of the class known as the Endless Apron" style. Then it was that Nichols & Shepard, of Battle/ Creek, Mich, .invented and began to develop an entirely new and novel style of Grain Thresher and Separator, which they very appropriately named the "Vibrator."

It was a revolution in Threshing Machines, and from a small beginning of five machines in 1858 they soon reached a product of x,ooo yearly.

Their Vibrator drove the Endless Apron" machine out of market, and all other makers copied it as closely as they dared. Today all Threshing Machines of any reputation or merit use the principles of the old Vibrator. Nichols & Shepard have continued in the business without change of name, location, or management and during the past Siree years have brought out and developed another new Threshing Machine for grain and seeds, as superior to all existing machines as their former was to the Endless Apron.' They name rim new and improved Thresher

VIBRATOR

and predict as great a revolution in the trade, and as complete success over all rivals as they had thirty-one years ago. If ytm «te imtenated si aFsnaerorllrtafc* cmo, write for particular*, which they send free. Addreat

NICHOLS ft SHEPARD. BATTLB CREBK, MICH.

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Parasols and Suii?Umbrellas.

La Tosca and' ^La Pompadour are the leading styles for the coming Parasol season.

We are now showing a very handsome line of La Tosca Umbrellas in the latest mountings and when our complete line of La Pompadour Parasols arrive you will be delighted with the display.

Every popular fashion paper shows handsome styles of dresses draped with

We have' ah elegant assortment 6f Lace Draperies and Flouncings in black and white and would to hav you call and get an idea of the large variety we are exhibiting.

More New Dress Trimmings.

Most every desirable style and pattern you may desire, exelusivi designs not to be seen elsewhere, at lowest prices.

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We are pleased to announce that In all our experience we have never been so thoroughly equipped for catering to the wants of the great public and of the constantly Increasing army of our patrons, as at tbe present time.

We desire to call your attention to our special offerings In men's suits, spring overcoats and pantaloons.

When you are ready for continuation suits e«r us In mind. We bave them In all grades and prices, but, would call special attention to those at 6. $8.9,110 and $12. A dandy kite free A great time In store f«r the boys. With every boy's suit bought at our house to-day. we give a targe and bandsome high-flying kite. No matter bow small your purcha In our Boys' and Children's Department. a kite goes free.

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FOLLMER, CLOGG & CO.,

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414 BROADWAY. NEW YORK.

APRIL

Mark* the real opening of tbe aprlng burln^u. Long as the volume of our trade In Mxrch bu been, it was montly In Hiitlclpatea want#. In A pril, with the bursting of tbe buds, comes the flood tide of the season's business.

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