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    Farmers are about planting corn in this section.
    Wheat looks very well considering the dry weather.
    Farmers are about planting corn in this section.
    Wheat looks very well considering the dry weather.
    Heath is good generally.
    Y.M.C.A. Quarterly meeting held here on the 10th and 11th passed off very pleasently and profitable to all concerned.
    Dr. Charles Wright, of Mason, Ind., was here visiting his father a few days ago.
    J. B. Riggs is said to be the champion bass fisherman in this township, he having succeeded in taking several 3 pounders this season.
    Dr. Green, Mayor Cope and others of your citizens came out here on last Thursday to explore the mysteries of the Indian mound situated a half mile north of us, their object being to seek for relics of an extinct and unknown race of aborigines. A short description of the mound might be of some interest to the readers of the Plain Dealer. It is of the knoll form and some 70 or 80 feet wide at the base; it was originally 10 or 12 feet high but the ravages of time and curiosity seekers have leveled it considerably. The north and east sides are made of earth while the south and west and central parts are almost entirely made of stone, encased with earth, a large trench having been dug all around its base for that purpose. The whole structure bears unmistakable marks of having been built for ages. Beech trees of a hundred years growth are standing on and near its summit. By 10 o'clock a.m., quite a number of explorers and curious persons were on the scene of action and the work of excavation was commenced. An opening was first made on the north side and extended some 12 feet toward the center; also one about 5 feet square was made near the center, without making any discoveries worthy of note. By this time the noon hour had arrived and the whole party sat down picnic fashion to a sumptious dinner prepared by Mrs. A. N. Robinson. After this a consultation was held by Drs. Green and Adams and Mayor Cope, and it was decided to make an excavation on the east side. This effort proved more successful and the remains of four human being of large size were exhumed; their length being something over six feet. They had been laid side by side, heads to the north, and had undoubtedly met death by violence, as the skull of each was badly broken. The bones were much decayed, but the teeth, which were large and regular, were almost perfect. No other objects of any note were found. The party then broke up and returned home, but not until there was an agreement to meet again on Friday of this week, the 23rd, to make a more thorough examination. It is supposed by some that the earthen part of the mound was used for burying the dead and the stone was the monumental part, and by others that the chiefs or more sacred relics are secreted in the stone portion. Some years ago some relics were found on the mound by Mr. and Mrs. Robinson.
    Mr. Jonathan Stewart, while digging some three feet below the surface of the mound, discovered a large tooth of some unknown monster animal. Those who have any knowledge of geology, who have seen it, say that it is of an unknown species; it is 1 1/2 of an inch by 1 1/2 of an inch across the top, and 3 1/2 inches long, and is slightly curved backward, and weighs 3 3/4 ounces. It is now in the possession of Dr. Adams of Brewersville. It is expected that some parties from Indianapolis and Louisville will be present to witness the excavation of this mound at the next meeting. More anon. CALYX

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    Health good; no scarlet fever in this section.
    According to pervious notice the mound excavation near here was resumed on the 23rd inst., under the directions of A. N. Robison and Dr. Adams. A large excavation was made in the west side of the mound, and three human skeletons were found; one of them, supposed to have been the chief of his tribe, was very large, being 8 feet in length; his skull was 8 inches across and 11 inces deep from the roof of his mouth to the top of his scalp; his back bone was about the size of that of a common ox-three inches across the joints. His bones were better preserved than any others that we have yet found. They were embalmed in charcoal, and incased with broad flat stones; and with his remains were found the only relics of any note, which consisted of a headdress, or tiara, made of isinglass (This isinglass was thin sheets of mica.) cut in strips and formed into a band around his head; the lower edge or band was 1 1/2 inces wide, and long enough to reach entirely around his head, and was tapered back or downward at the back to 1 inch in width. The band was composed of a number of folds which formed the groundwork or body, to this was attached the ornamental work, which consisted of strips of the same material, cut to conform to the size of the band; they were about three inches wife in front, and tapered slightly backward, the upper edges scolloped or pinked as tastefully as if it had been made by the hand of an artist, but unfortunately the stiching which held it together was entirely decayed, and it broke into pieces at the slifhtest touch, and it would take a skillful hand to replace them.
    Our Sabbath Schools are in a flourishing condition in this township.
    A party consisting of some 25 ladies and gentlemen went from this place on last Saturday to visit the Hinchman Cave. We left here at 7 1/2 o'clock a.m.; and arrived at our destination at 11 a.m.; took a short rest, and spent a few minutes in viewing the surrounding scenery, when the ladies preceded to spread a lunch, and with appetites sharpened by our morning ride and exercise, we regaled ourselves with roast chicken and other good things, and as fun, frollic, merry-making, and some love-making was the order of the day, the company broke up into small squads, and for a half an hour the hills was made to resound with shouts of joyous laughter and songs. At a given signal the party reassembled, donned our hats and shawls, lit our lamps, and commenced the exploration of the cave. We are sorry to note that much of the beauty of this noted cave has dissapeared, the walls and ceiling of "Sylf's Temple" being badly discolored by the effects of smoke from lamps and torches; but to most of the party it was new, and consequently very beautiful; we spent an hour in climbing and wandering through subterranean passages. One young lady signalized her bravery and powers of endurance by climbing alone and unassisted the Naiads' stairway in search of stalactites. Two ladies and one gentleman tried to take the "giants cap" off but they signally failed. After we returned to the outer world, we passed a short time in wandering on the banks of the beautiful Muscatatuck, reassembled and listened to a chort speech on the designs and beauties of nature from J. B. Riggs, after which we all returned home, happy, merry-hearted, tired, and older if not wiser that when we started, and all expressed themselves well paid for the trouble and expense of the visit.
    Two young gentlemen from Sardinia have become regular attendants at church and Sunday school at this place.
    Since writing the above we have had a good rain and the farmers are smiling. The water raised in Sand Creek three feet in 12 minutes.
    George Rainson came near being drowned to-day while catching a floating saw log. He was rescued by Wm. Howell, as he had become unconscious and almost lifeless. CALYN

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