_Ako_ (of obscure ethnology). They call their own people Ákomi (mi = people). It is translated as People of the White Rock. _Hacus_ of Fray Marcos of Niza. _Ácuco_ of Coronado. _Hakukue_ in Zuñi language, meaning “drinkers of the dew.” _A-ko-kai-obi_ in Hopi language, meaning “the place of the ladle,” and referring to the two great natural reservoirs upon the summit. _Ácoma Clans_ extinct: Kuishkosh Blue corn Kuishtiti Brown corn Moshaich Buffalo Haka Fire _Clans_ still existent:[264] Kuüts Antelope Tsits Water Kusesh White corn Kochinish Yellow corn Tyami Eagle Osach Sun Huwaka Sky Shawiti Parrot Shask Road-runner Hapanyi Oak Shquwi Rattlesnake Sii Ant Kuwhaia Bear Tsina Turkey Tani Calabash Dr. Elsie Clews Parsons, in 1918, adds to the clans: Chaparral, Cock, Tansy-Mustard, and Lizard (this last may be identical with Rattlesnake). She omits Road-runner and Ant. In 1922 we were told that the Snake was extinct. Other pueblos occupied by Ácoma clans at various early periods were Heash-Koa, two miles southwest, by the Red-corn clan; and Kowina, fifteen miles west, by the Calabash clan. This was a mesa at the head of the Cebollita Valley. POPULATION Castañeda (1541) wrote that “Ácoma could place on foot about 200 warriors and that there was not room on the Rock for much more than 1000 people.” Espéjo (1581) speaks of more than 6000; Oñate (1595) estimated them at 3000; Villagrá says that there were 6000 at the time of the siege. In 1680 Ácoma was credited with 1500 inhabitants. In 1760 there were said to be 1052 inhabitants. In 1780-81 a smallpox epidemic prevailed, so that ten years later there were but 820 persons. In 1910 there were but 691 inhabitants; while Laguna had, in 1910, as many as 1441. II. HA-CHAMONI _Ha-chamoni_ (prayer-sticks) are deposited by the oracle of the cult of the hunt to convey the messages of the people. The hunt may or may not take place directly after these offerings, its time being at the pleasure of the _Ho-aanite_ (theurgist or oracle), who does not himself inform the pueblo but communicates with the war chief.—MRS. M. C. STEVENSON (of Sía Pueblo). III. SALT