"That means the study of human nature. In its application it includes man in all his physical, mental and social conditions. Phrenology is the science of the mind--mental philosophy; anthropology is the science of man--human philosophy. I contend that to the proper understanding of these great subjects we must look for the solution of all social problems."
What a Specialist in Cranial Architecture Can Read--The Skulls of the Cliff Dwellers[A] Viewed by the Light of Science and Tapers.
[Footnote A: NOTE.--The "Cliff Dwellers" is a name given to an ancient aboriginal race who once inhabited the mountain fastnesses of the Rocky Mountains in Colorado. They had their homes in caverns of almost inaccessible cliffs, and undoubtedly possessed an advanced state of civilization, as evidenced from the pottery, implements, musical instruments, etc., found in the ruins of their homes, as well as what is indicated by the skulls described in this interview. Their dwellings exhibit remarkable constructiveness in the inmates, and in many instances a high power of decorative art.]
At one of his lectures last week at Warren's Academy, Professor William Windsor, LL. B., delineated the character of a skull submitted to him by one of the audience. The Professor recognized it instantly as that of one of the Cliff Dwellers, and proceeded to give a description of the individual to whom the skull belonged. A _Republican_ representative who was present, called on Professor Windsor at the Brunswick yesterday.
"The Cliff Dwellers," said Professor Windsor, "present a most interesting study to the anthropologist. I have examined the collection of relics on Larimer street, and I have here the skull I examined Tuesday evening, as well as two others kindly loaned to me by the proprietors of that collection."
"Can you tell anything of the mental characteristics of the wearers of these skulls, Professor?"
"Oh, yes," said the phrenologist, smiling. "The skull is an absolute index of the character, and, as long as it holds together, is a better monument than 'storied urn or animated bust' to those who have the skill to read it. The skulls of these Cliff Dwellers furnish us with much more accurate information than the other relics, concerning their habits and character.