83 THE OREGON NATURALIST. 
specimen of carving which we think is the 
finest one yet found in the county. In size 
and shape it resembles a large bean, on 
one side the face and bust of a human _ be. 
ing is carved with a background resem- 
bling a sarcophagus. The facial express- 
ion is so faithfully executed that one can 
hardly imagine a savage capable of such 
workmanship with the rude tools he pos- 
sessed. Thematerial of this specimen is 
horn. 
Pottery is foundin abundance in certain 
localities but usually in broken fragments, 
they are however large enough to show 
profuse ornamentation. Clay mixed 
with pounded mica or mussel shells was 
generally used. 
Pestles and mortars are found in all 
parts and the latter are often hollowed out 
of a large rock whichis still in its original 
position. 
One class of relics generally known 
as anvils (although this term is doubtful) 
are exceedingly plentiful, some very pe- 
culiar specimens having been found. A 
more detailed account of these may be 
given in the near future. 
In conclusion, in the present sketch 
we have endeavored to give a brief out- 
line of the evidences of pre-historic man 
and possibly his successors in the valley 
of the Delaware and if we have succeeded 
in creating an interest in the study of 
Archeology among the readers of the 
“NATURALIST’”’ our object will be attain- 
ed. 
H. B. FRANKENFIELD 
Dublin 
Pa. 
H. Braak went up to the falls at Oregon 
City, which is pretty good grounds to angle on, 
expecting toget a modest mess for breakfast. 
He had no more than cast in his hook when he 
succeeded in landing a salmon weighing 58 
pounds, Northwest Sportsmam, 
FOR OREGON NATURALISTS 
Much has been written recently in our daily 
papers about the necessity of having a public 
museum where our Naturalists would be able 
the specimens of 
to collect and 
Natural History of our State. 
preserve 
Scarcely a day 
passes but some tourist or collector from abroad, 
takes away valuable fossil or other interesting 
material. 
Perm t me to suggest a way that this con- 
tinual forageng may be stopped. The way 
would be for our Naturalists and all others in- 
terestedl to organize a society for the purpose 
of coll. cting and retaining every thing that has 
reference to the study of the sciences. 
After such an organization is once formed, 
Some of our liberal minced men would willing- 
ly aid us in securing a Suitable room in one of 
our public buildings for the display. 
I am confident also that when once our 
peo»'e know that such a society exists, they 
will be pleased to contribute specimens that 
they may have collected, as a nucteus to some- 
thing greater. Such a museum would be ap- 
preciated by all; for the Botanist could display 
his collections, the Mineralogist would have an 
opportunity to exhibit his minerals, the Taxi- 
dermist could show his handiwork, while the 
Ornithologist, the Oologist, the Geologist, the 
Zoologist, etc, all would come in for their share 
of attention. Our Teachers and Professors 
could bring their pupils and give them practical 
object lessons, It might also become a place 
where our young people would enjoy some of 
their leisure time and become interested in 
some branch of naturalscience when they could 
discuss the various subjects and receive much 
practical knowledge that could not be obtained 
elsewhere. Prospectors, mine owners and lum- 
bermen, would donate their best specimens 
where they could be properly classified, label- 
ed and placed on exhibition. 
If some of our influential Naturalists would 
take the initiative step, call a meeting of all 
interested, such an organization might be effected 
A. W. MILLER. ‘Portland Oregon. 
