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Show 7ft 14 SECTION THREE i I " ' 'ssrzm i rtJfrj- - jp h THE DESERET NEWS, SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 1932 BT THEQDORE A. EDIGER. (Central Press Correspondents rOCACA, Mexico, Feb. iX-- Tbe key to much of the tad greatly Sought prehistoric past of Mexico's original inhabitants lies buried on a mystery-enshroud- sprawling . mountain that 4 - ite a ed over-loot- s, sentinel, quake-scarrOaxaca City, and awaits only the pickand shovel pf archaeologists. - Toe mountain 'is Monte Alban, seven miles southwest of "here, where rich discoveries in a prehistoric tomb recently startled the civilized world. Only Surface Scratched. . The treasure of Monte Alban is etill virtually jintouched. Not two 4 per cent of the vast archaeology cal zone, where Zapotec and Mij; lee jthbes are supposed to have foucht before the arrival of the ' white man for the privilege of inhabiting the strategic efty, has been explored to date. Had it not been for the efforts of Alfonso . Caso, prominent Mexican arebae- --Mogul, in forming a private, but ed '' expedition government-observe-d, last fall, the recent sensational discoveries 'at the region would probably still lie buried. The laid Senator Dwight V. Morrow was amorg the donors who financed the expedition. Among tha institutions contribute " ' lnstie tng was tho tute of Georranhv and History. sn Mounds Hold Secrets. section of The principal -- Monte :0 -- W ft Of tUSfcd - J--t. the eau-Usummit of the mountain, where the acropolis of the pre- -i historic city w located. Here numerous mounds, to all of which was attached religious importance, await the research of archaeologists. th only structure on which work of an important nature has been done heme tha great Platform of Hie North, --which is at present-bein- g ke recon--strucl- General view of Monts Alban Archaeological Zone. aeologfcal research leads to the platform. About 500 feet down the expedition ideated the- - amrcut-cemeter- y. From tomb .Vi6' the bones of six Mixtee elnuftams objects of enormous va'ue, not only scientifieally but also inbeen taken trinsically. have in the most impoiUnt, dWovery of this kind since the excavation of the tomb ol Kina Tu in Egypt. Oifier tombs rema.n to be ex- - aJ The Platform of the North was apparently the place where the most sacred of the religious riles of the inhabitants were performed. In the center is a large whe-- 0 it i believed religious dances were held 'On top are various pvramids, rising above the platform. The largest staircase yet found in Mexican arch- - jut plored. Surrounding the summit and 'TO some the business depression. which has gripped the world for more than two years, has been, a blessing in disguise. To what extent large numbers will benefit from present conditions in Salt Lake and other cities 'and towns of the stale, eannot be ca'culated in dllars and centi. school, 50 at the Jordan junior high school and 100 at the Irving junior high school. a At the West hig' school classes are given in wood wofk, machine shop work, mechanical drawing. Engl.sh, social science, eopkine, -sewing, fiaaJind con.nicnridT a:, history and printing. The 25 or more mslrertm a their time each Tuesday free gratis. lien the) iete called in by Superintendent Child and the proposition laid before- - and here. Pw no b,i vetbeen undertaken. 1 he a 'tivities of the bao expedition are snrm to be su'pend-e- d. to be resumed in October, after the lamv season, if funds at that t.m- fierm ! , Future Holds MueliiPromisr. , bat i st.!l to le uncovered among the turn- - of the great p civilte m of Mexico at 'I us'e Vhan could locat-- dream of an enthQsat.c Olo-if- d, i " fumi-- h niater.al eah Tuesday O'i fr the wildest from 3 30 to CASO In front of tomb that yitMad tha i z .30 The future Ends here may shed l.ght not only on the blent. Sy and extent of civil, of the early inhabitants of Mexico, but mav lmk with other anthropological evidence to 'fum.-a reliable theorv oflhe origin hf the American Indian in general. That is the expressed behet of tsenor Casy. A declaration that ancient tunnels undermine ihurli of tlm state wes'ern half dismantling of cars, spark plug cleaning ard other simple things about an automobile. The other group take, up the more iechni- cal part pf auto repairing. lock. In tie aulo mch3nirs division there ;e wo group. One is the beginnoiz. who are taught the Oaxaca," where a large cache of treasure was found iq an ancient . tomb, was made by Prof-- Ramon C. Robles. pure Mixteca Indian who is federal inspector of schools for the state of Oaxaca. The professor declared that old Mixteean heiroglv pines tell of tunnels connecting all the principal Mixteca cities and fortresses with the capital and royal city of Tiianiongo. He said the longest of these tunnels was more than 30 miles. Tijey were built, he said, for archae- -' t.. j j i a Some of those regilering for the sewing class were found ,t he without anything to sew. Merchants of the city were advised of the 'cond.tioa ahd promptly Ea?l placed Arch M. Thm-maof task the school instructor, high of instruction conducting periods I""4" for adults. It offered Of (old tomb; lower, skull decorated with carted am Stella. protection and quick turn warrurs or during their entrances have been hidden bv the action of nature or the various-earthqua- kes elements. The profeor also declared that the ancient Mixtecans. who were the finest goldsmiths ever known to western civilization, had an art of mixing metas with juices of herbs which rendered supplied material free of charge. these materials the women of the c!-- s are.notnly learning to sew hut are able to make things for their children to wear. In this way the sewing c!as is performing a two-fo- ld rurpne. The same may he f.ir.Jkf iy every other drparlmLt, only to a 'lesser extent. ' The unemployed are inspired w ilh the idea of going forw ari and becoming leaders in industrial and busiaecs life. Others become imbued w.Ui the idea cl educating themselves for cdizeft-shi- p. NVilh fFac-tical- ea-rol- new hope and opportunity. II piovidcd an opening for hundreds to better equip themselves for life's work.. Since the opening of the school less than three weeks ago, more than 1,000 persons have registered for instruction. Classes ire man, who congratulated her for atThe same time pointed out that it would mean years of hard study to e .her ambiUonArfd conducted each Tuesday sttei;-"noon from 3:30 to 5.30 o clock. The work is being earned on at -ax petica!irtsirrxperir makis In it fact paying public. comphstr ?SeW3r hf-desi- -t day making plans and prepara-tmto wra her degree in this ns to the taxpaying million. dollar .three public a day against the usual practice" of six hours peg day. ing available - See Bg Program - Educators as well as business men are Ih hopes the time Is not Tar distant, when the eehool plants, constructed on enormous cost, can be tjsed 13 to 15 hours a day..' Actuated by the thought of rendering greater service to the pub-li-e, hisadutrichKd 'gram- ,Of the Unue their work in the day school along with the regular high school students.. Olliers at their -- Own irequesVhai ebeen, through. . tuition. , launch-e- d 650 , It iS' anticipated the regular Tuesday classes will "be continued . nnlil the spring vacation. Those of the unemployed. may register at any time. In fact jheirjreg-Istratio- n will be most welcome as - there is plenty of equipment and the instructor can instruct a class of 30 or W as well as 10 or I should be kept in mini bow- ever, that the classes are held 12-I- , yearr-onigh'seho- i The mao in the f X'klrg class picture is a cook by He was temporarily out or employment and enrobed in the cooking class. In his own words he wanted- - to learn making of fine desserts. t is the object of the class give training to that those in attendance may more" adequately meet (he problems of aciual life. With th.s- - in mini the rud.ments of the. workincs o an automob.le are explained so that one may be bis own mechan n permit led to enter night school wilh-- i out the payment of, the regular work proi or more adults now attending, approximately PX! are " registered at the West high sehool. 150. at the South high snFmean that she must three and four years pf colIeKe lrain---mg- .but she is 'delirmmed to go :ake , Superintendent Child communTes-- " between the principal cities, and one or two of them have been partially explored. The others have caved in by One instance is recalled where TSng withTw with fwoxti ihtrn," thrown out of employment, in the home eeonormes de- -' partment and after the first two classes became imbued w,th,ibe thought of becoming a home economics teacher. She consulted with Mr. Thur- The move came as a life saver to many. t'Pper, anterior " 4 To aid those in need to better learn to provide for (themselves, G.N. Child, city superintendent of scboolson the necommenda-io- n of State Superintendent Of Public Instruction 1 N. Jensen, -- aeropo'is the dwelling of the are ln!,evpd 5 have been ALF0K90 discovtiiew. 1 Ca-- n ed. , -- PI Ur rrt erlwol bcliig attende4.hr lk nnemptnyed of I hr views In th pirt-tlnrttp The arbool to hrlne raiHlu.rd nr.drr the direction of the board of edneatlon, and WWW are planned with the object to view of aiding the ancmploj-eearn a UccUboid. W elding, nnto t better eqnlp hlmarlf to and truing are among the aobjrcta taoghu I elfuv w 1 f ls t t i, vWcJtiSA- - njt eMv,- - '"these medals so pliable they eauli. clay. 1his. be fsays, is the way .the present treasures found at Monte Alban, were fashioned as he declares, these golden bracelets, earring and necklaces bear Bo evidence of having been beaten, into shape. The Secret has been zealous! guarded, he said, m the bills of Oaxaca and still is practiced, but been revealed, be. it never ha cause some Mixlecans nver have acknowledged the dominance of the white man. be moulded -- iie ic and avoid'the hundreds of dollars of expense in garage bills. Knowirg that Uus will be the result garage 'men of the city have proffered every possible aid. It is conlcmpijled by the Instruct tors m auto mechanics to take their groups to one or more of the lanrn garages m tire city and there have them instructed for or three hours by the garage foreman. This will give the adut s'uJ.ols a knowledge of actual ,to garage work. 'Imi Ijk MeMtag.,.. A similar experience is planned for the weld.ng class. These men will be taken by Instructor Stacg to the shops of the Union Pacific, r i'aantttmry" he will acViliv demonstrate the welding of lar;e pieces of cast imn and other materials. Such a Lrge group enrolled in the commercial and fine arts 'section Uiafit has been necessary, to have two classes daily, four times ai weekl This makes eight classes earh-we- ek Some of tha ..bed art teachers in the eily, have willmcW proffered their services to tea'-- Thurman cla.-.-- s four these clasaes, said Mr. There are also four Tr auto mechanic. Bcfweea i 50 persons are 'attending class, s. in. f ociai sc.enoe and sn i ym th ' ywlRg -- (he inauguration of the a rrTsrTrogfsar a3 . un is is! ci porfuc.ty for sen ice Shjt bis erme io the "schools. A. Matnesvn, s'ate of public ifistrus- Lou, mg hbservhtions: Enforced idleness is thei source of much mental distress and may easily become She source s. of bitSercesj towards ones fe! id cisbyalty towards Nine's eoun'ry. Whi'e it is true that foodrTilcthing and housing are the Erst necessities, it is equally C. los , "true to ule th"o!d nyaig. ISat': man cannot live by bread alone,.... The spirit must also, be fed. The , school in jprovitipg course of instruction and entertainment fop men and women wi'hout profitable employment are performing an lovhiahi. .a, 'rr |