“7. Fluted axes. (See _Wisconsin Archeologist_, vol. I, no. I.) The polls or blades are ornamented with shallow grooves or ridges. Such ornamentation is not confined to any single class of Wisconsin axes. They occur on both roughly made, and smooth or polished axes. These axes are peculiar to Wisconsin. About two hundred and fifty specimens have been found. The finest series of examples are in the Logan Museum, Beloit; the State Historical Museum, Madison; the Milwaukee Public Museum, and the H. P. Hamilton Collection at Two Rivers. No two specimens are exactly alike in their ornamentation. [Illustration: FIG. 268. (S. 1–1.) This is an axe made from a large pitted hammer-stone. Collection of G. F. Powers, Wilmington, Illinois. The edge is not very sharp. The figure explains itself,—that the aborigine desired to make an axe out of his hammer-stone, and did so. Previously I never saw a specimen like this one. ] [Illustration: FIG. 269. (S. 1–3.) Presents two Connecticut axes from the collection of Benton Holcomb, Simsbury. These, being found near together, of the same form and material, emphasize what I have frequently stated in this book, that the implements of one section may be differentiated from those of another. The unfinished bird-stone in the centre will be described in its proper place. ] [Illustration: FIG. 270. (S. 1–3.) In the axe-adze class are presented three beautiful specimens from the collection of A. E. Marks. The one to the left is double-grooved. The upper specimen has a short blade, the poll of the axe being as long as the blade. All of these specimens are worn smooth by contact with the handles and wrappings. ] [Illustration: FIG. 271. (S. 5–12.) J. H. Richardson collection. Found on Neutaconkanut Hill, Johnston, Rhode Island. ] [Illustration: FIG. 272. (S. 1–2.) Collection of W. H. Foster, Andover, Massachusetts. ] [Illustration: FIG. 273. (S. 1–1.) The smallest axe in the United States. H. K. Deisher collection, Kutztown, Pennsylvania. For what purpose this toy was made, I do not know. It was found near East St. Louis, Illinois, some years ago. ] [Illustration: FIG. 274. (S. 1–3.) Rev. James Savage collection. Material: argillite. Lenawee County, Michigan. ] “8. Ridged axes. Prominent longitudinal ridge in the centre on both sides of the blade. Very well made and smooth or polished. Very rare. Several specimens are known. Probably peculiar to Wisconsin.” _Other Classes_ “Barbed axes. Occur in Michigan. None have been found in Wisconsin. Rough, or smooth, or highly polished. (See Fig. 275 for illustration of specimens in Father James Savage’s collection.) [Illustration: