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large fossil bivalves, Orthis lynx and 0. occidentalis. Eight small 

 tips of deer born were found in proximity to tbe neck, together with a 

 polished bone cylinder two inches in length, several arrow points, and 

 some flint chippings. 



Fig. 14. Stone Pipe (A. A. Hawes). 



During the next two weeks the work of excavating was very much 

 interrupted by severe rain storms, and although considerable ground 

 was explored, the results were quite meagre, only eight ash pits and 

 but four skeletons were found. 



On Frida}^, June 13th, an excavation was begun on the southeast sec 

 tion, near the edge of the plat. Here a group of three skeletons was 

 discovered, one adult male, an adult female, and a child of about 8 or 

 9 3^ears of age; these skeletons were placed horizontally, heads south- 

 east; with each was a vessel, and with the child, in addition to 

 the vessel ; two bone beads and a set of shell ornaments (3 pieces), 

 were found on its neck and chest. Of the crania onl}^ one, that of the 

 female, could be saved. Two imperfect stone pipes were found within 

 two feet of the female, and to the right of this skeleton, 10 inches 

 below the surface, a bed of ashes about four feet square and five inches 

 thick was discovered. 



On Saturday, 14th, another group of three was found, two adult and 

 one child about 14 years of age, one adult skeleton and the child lay in 

 horizontal, the other in sitting position, heads directed southeast ; two 

 fine elk-horn implements were found with the child. 



On Monday, June 16th, the skeleton of a very old person was un- 

 covered ; its position was partly extended, lying on its side, face 

 east, with hands raised and knees projected, as illustrated in the follow- 

 ing cut (fig. 15.) This cranium was preserved in fair condition. 



On Tuesdaj', June 17th, two skeletons were found, immediately over 

 an ash pit; they were in semi-extended positions, heads directed east, 



