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Iuka reporter. (Iuka, Miss.) 1888-1894, 1888-09-20

Mr.. Monnicr, who has been exploring
tho upper Amazon, has visited near its
head waters, 1875 miles from the Pacific
coast, tribe of remarkably lazy In
dians. for whom even gold has no at
fractions, though they know its value
Ho says they live in indescri bable pow
erty and squalor. When no asked Thorn
why they did not collect the gold. of
which considerable quantities may DO
found In their country, they replied that
1t would be far too much trouble. It is
rare indeed, says the New York Sun,
that savage peoples do not open placer
gold mines when they have chance.
The gold regions of Africa and India
show many vestiges Of ancient digeinss.
and far toward tho Zambesi, in inner
Africa, tho women still wash the sands
OF dried up-rivor BEDS preserving the
precious dust they find in quilts until
the next trader comes along.
Iuka reporter. (Iuka, Miss.) 1888-1894, 1888-09-20
Artcsian Wells in 'sonoma.

A few weeks ago, according to the
Weekly Bulletin, ga fine flow of excellentl
water was struck at depth 81 ninety
feet, on lot little to the east Of the
town Of Sonoma, belonging to Mr.. Gill;
bert. The next attempt was made ~
MIR. Wrinkles vineyard, when At deptks
of eighty-two feet flow of so, 600 a.
Ions per day was obtained. The tooI6'
We're then moved about $50 feet soutl, f3|
the lands OF j. Gundlnch, where MIL
greater success was met with. Al "
depth OF one hundred and ten feet q dow
OF 100, 900 gallons per dry was reached X
Both these wells are located In thu so0t'
hills, considerably above the level d til9'
valley and supposedly in very unlikely
pla.e to find such result. The tool6
penetrated successive layers Of eand,
rock, and clay, the water being found
below the latter. The water comes Qr>
with considerable force, and will - u
flow pipe twenty feet above Vie s3ul3
face. The fortunate owners 81 th<So'
wells consider them worth NOT les4
$40. 900 apiece. The temperature III b n
water is constantly ~ dog. II, aud tS(
is remarkable is that it is exnotly TN
same as that Of several 81 rings az a
other side Of the valley, four a 81
miles away. Many Of tic fnrnofs q
fruit growers Of the valley are ANIL
ing to put down wells, "
Iuka reporter. (Iuka, Miss.) 1888-1894, 1888-09-20
CHARACTER INDICATED BY THE EYE.

Generally speaking, blue eyes signify
constancy and devotion to friends.
Black eyes denote as rule a sensuous
character and an inconstant, tickle dispo-
sition. However, there are some noted
exceptions to this rule.
The main characteristics of the violet eve,
which is called the woman's eye, are atfec-
ton and purity, chivalric belief, and linz
tied or deficient intellectually.
Gray eyes are the most expressive of all
eyes and denote strong qualities of mind
and soul. Persons with gray eyes usually
have great deal of patriotism.
Self satisfaction and conceit are COM
monty the characteristic traits represented
by the green eye. When the tinge verges
on yellowishness it denotes that the pos
SCISSOR Is gifted with strong powers of
imagination.
The very light blue eye is characteristic
OF the Northern races, and in woman it
suggests constancy and truth, steadfast-
ness, simplicity, courage and purpose. In
a man it is apt to denote q phlegmatic
disposition.
Brown eyes are the eyes of the South
and East, and denote as a general rule
passion and lack of originality. In women
they mean jealousy and cruelty very often,
and in men courage, superstition, and mild
recklessness.
Blue eyes usually go with light hair, but
when they go with dark hair and com
plexion there is coupled with the affection
ate qualities tendency to deceive, stimu-
lated by an ambition for conquest and
leading to the qualification Of admiration.
Hazel is very difficult color to deter
mine, there are SO many different varieties.
AS general rule, eyes of this color sug-
gest good deal of strength of character
and generally sense of mischief and
trickery. A blue-gray with bronze streaks
radiating from the center, comes nearest
to hazel
Iuka reporter. (Iuka, Miss.) 1888-1894, 1888-09-20

Although New York uses daily about
one hundred and thrice, million GAL
Ions OF Croton water, those figures arc
from fifty to sixty millions less than
they would be II there were sufficient
supply. In the month of juno the
water in the reservoir fell about two
feet, showing the large additional draft
upon them caused by extra bathing.
street and yard sprinkliny. and other
demands for water during the intensely
hot weather. Tho difference in con-
sumption between cool, rainy day and
q dry, hot day is about ten million gal
Ions The consequence is that, as water
will run down hill, the people in tho
lower portions Of the city are supplied,
while those living on higher ground
ind that their faucets refuse to act dur
ing large part Of the day. Engineer
Birdsall Of the aqueduct recently de-
clared that New York needs supply
now Of not less than one hund rcd and
seventy-fve million gallons daily, and
every year, with increasing population
aud more and constantly snlarging
manufactures and industries Of every
kind, tho demand grows greater.
Iuka reporter. (Iuka, Miss.) 1888-1894, 1888-09-20
A Brave Little Dude.

1t was at picnic and John Gabby had
just proposed to Miss Maude Mortimer,
as they sat under spreading oak apart
from the gay and thoughtless crowd.
my own darling he said, ..mine
and mine alone now, with mine own
right arm, The weighed just ninety
pounds--sI shall defend thee against
every danger that may assail thee. I feel
so strong, SO brave, SO fearless in thy
presence. Oh. if l."
Laurence, DEAR" she interrupted,
'what horrid animal is that coming this
ways"
"Why, it's COW, and mad as fury,
too. kun, run Skeet over that fence
quicker than wink Come along.''
He got over the fence first and was ten
rods away before she could scramble over
and run shrieking after him. Then he
turned around aud with all the gall Of
his kind cried out
I'VE are safe now, my darling! Were
you really frighteneds What a foolish
little girl, to be sure !n--Detroi' ty1'
Press.
Iuka reporter. (Iuka, Miss.) 1888-1894, 1888-09-20
Lost HIS ORGAN OF REcoeN1r1oN.

Mr.. Sportman bought canine Of fancy
breed last week. 1t was handsome dog,
and Sportman admired his fine long ears
and beautiful silky tail. Yesterday morn
ing dog resembling Sportmans in ap-
pearance came around the barn, gambol-
ing and frisking on the grass: but it resisted
all of Sportman's attempts to caress him.
Tim" he said to his ostler, "whose dog
is this?"
That's yer own, sorr-tha wan yer brung
home on Saturday week.
ut can't be- Look at his tail; he has no
more tail than toad"
"Tha butcher coot it aft Yesterday, sorr.
lie sed, bein' as yer wuz a dog-fancier,
sorr, yer'd want Their crayther ter be afther
luikin stoylish."
Stylish! Great Jupiter! He looks as
though he'd been somewhere where a tail
was wanted and they took his and then
threw the dog away. No wonder we didn't
know each other when he has lost his
organ of recognition"
Iuka reporter. (Iuka, Miss.) 1888-1894, 1888-09-20
FIGHTING PIRATES.
How the British Ship Punjaub Cap.
tured the Crew of a SLAYER.



as tbe vessels closed broads;de aftey
brnaas;da was excbanged md Cantaiy
Dallas see;ng that her metal was heavy.
dotarn,;naJ On hoard;ng The Pnn;ant,
s,no,,a 49, oIonos;de tha borL onsE
Lan;rs, o,rayr,o1 hos tho frst I;antanonf
Nh .wn' ,birJs ns no oeomen and ma.
,; ,ua hoardad On reoch;no her decks
i iiu' n'at I'll datorn";nad onnos;tion
smo5 L. w." "" 60 sat os aegnarodoaa
a,o',, "oo '., 10 h no ,eo.hr s,,r nv,
40 esei VIZ D''I De- $500 !" plr ~, p
poses Vi vL,ine. A ,;the rn, 1920
,,vasn h"niS9 i'no, =, ~. ssasi.iss
Mahiia men anu ol'hese' all any, ne lo. .,s
eesps."oe 10 Sney nn7w III .,", aLS
1 nt VIII na.'oaS io"n' NJ .a ,.,, anar
nue 'ney io"SlI ~ N"in. ~ iion 49,,
ye. co"iu nv s.'ino "eainso pIi'is, u, s'"'g
AZ sea. Inc IIascars el,'"iat s ' i 'afo.
ot s tileir sniplla'es, ano as lol .no . Ihe
ol .he hompay Marine pa1"'lon' 'ney
We're oepoysIllae iS as .uucli No W saJ
1uey pel"'eu as wei, as 1ueit Iuiopoo,,
cohsreies cou,a. otei'ay courage hnu
perfect aisclphne pfe.allea over laere
uespeiatlon, ana IN sPloe oi the woinsu
ieroelly WIN wilicu !hey slrue9,eu .ns
iiooley crew ol the pirate began ~ giso
way pelore the cruiser people. IheiS
captain was cut down by Mr. bso~nsony
me irst nentenant' ana MS men crop
| pea last before the voiieys OF the ma
rlnes' whiie the cntlasses and bonrd1ag
pixies OF the seamen and Lascars at@
deadly WORK.. Fart OF the pirate crew
ran below, where couple OF their own
guns, loaded with grape and pointed
down the hatchways,. soon compelled
them to surrender The remainder bar.
headed themselves IN the forecastle, but
q few volleys reduced them also To- sub
mission. Mr.. Brownson, having over,
came the resistance OF the pirates, wss'
about to haul down the black flag, when
q signal from Captnn Dallas warned
hum not to do so, but to get his prison
ers INTO irons without delay.
One by one they were brought mp.
shackled and made to lie down. The
reason OF the captains order was soop
obvious. The Arab dhows, though dis
abled for sailing, had got out long
sweeps, and were coming to the assist
ance OF the bark. AS they did so the
cruiser was cast loose from her opponent
aud yawing, so as to get u chance with
! her long gun, raked the nearest from
/ stem to stern with grape. Great wss
| the slaughter, and greater still the con-
Iuka reporter. (Iuka, Miss.) 1888-1894, 1888-09-20

By A. CERES rInTscH.


Ny love- tbs bonny May time, and each bloom
ing. wind-swayed tree
whispers with countless fiower-lips thy namo
mysteriously.
Natures reawakened choir, song bird and
drowsy bee,
Sing thy dear name to me in sweetest har-
mony.
OIL sweet in flowery May time is the robbins
matin song
And sweet the orioles lay that rings the woods
along,
And silvery clear the blackbird's voice the
trembling reeds among;
But sweeter are the accents that to thy dear
voice belong
Brightly in sunny May time Aurora paints the
skies,
Bright is the golden moonlight that DER rip'nine
grain fields lies,
Ana bright the glance Of Venus that DER glist-
ening frost-gems HES;
But brighter far, my treasure, is the smile that
lights thine eyes.
liberty,
And friendships sweet communings and Its
restful sympathy;
| And dear tho hope Of future life, the souls
eternal day
| But dearer far than earth and Heaven art thou
| my love, to mel
Iuka reporter. (Iuka, Miss.) 1888-1894, 1888-09-20
dgt 9nka Reporter,
PusiSxhed nvs+y rnur.aay,
Ar
,ukA, :. :. MISS.

The mouse pest in Australia is much
worse than the rabbit pest. The eli
mate isso soft that they have thrived
enormously and there is said to be
hardly residence or store that is not
pcs'ercd BY the plague. In some places
they are so thick that, in order to get
the stock properly fed, men have to
watch while they are eating their pro-
vendcr. Tho week before the Coolah
races the vermiu got into the boxes al
tho station, and actually ate the band
ages of tho horses legs while from
every side come tales Of crops devoured
so rapidly that many fields have had to
be abandoned, what was left not being
worth reaping."
Iuka reporter. (Iuka, Miss.) 1888-1894, 1888-09-20

The case against the dynamitsrs in
Chicago, remarks the New York Graph
ie. brings up once moro the question of
how much credence and value should
be given TO the testimony Of detectives
In cases where they are interested. This
is no new issue. For more than ton
years past ths Federal Judiciary have
practically discreditsd the evidence Of
men whose hviag depends upon the
successes Of their prosecutions. 1t was
Q United States Judge In Philadel phia
who took the initiative ia q case Of tho
kind The Pullmans had smployed
spoilers on their cars, and one Of
their conductors vas arrested on charges
made BY enc Of thsss men. The
Judge refused to eoauct on the ua-
supported testimony Of the spottsr.
giving - bis reasons that the employ
msnt Of such detectives By the compaay
prssuppossd the exissescs Of crime, aud
the man who failed 20 make cases was
hsbis TO be charged with nsgligsnee,
iscompetsscy ~ conspiracy. sad 10 vas
fair 10 prssams hs nigh, make eases In
bis ows Interest. krsmiaded the judge
of this old story. snd he told n from
the beach What are yoa rrsstsag
No forr' ssid tho msa 10 the efsiesr Who
grabbed him II sia't done sethias."
''Nor have for . meath. and u don't
will b. ssstiag my discharge replied
the saAsdisn Of the pssee.
Iuka reporter. (Iuka, Miss.) 1888-1894, 1888-09-20

Miss Pert Gust arrived fFom city,
'sIiAve you been eajoyiag yourself. hs.
Daxherf
Mr.. Dashsr fwho has been Al the &c.
aide two weeks mo. fts swfnlly
dull. you know. No excslsment--no.
body drowned -nothinx - alt
Mia Pert well. somebody must start
the fun; Why dont youf"
Iuka reporter. (Iuka, Miss.) 1888-1894, 1888-09-20

Bagiey--'whe h the Distinguished
looking gentleman yosdeTf"
Jaeley-~oh, he's = rare bird that
Mira BIueblood has just captured Lord
MacEnoch. Just come over, yoa know. .
Bsgley-s1 should think he was =
rare bird WHY. he behaves himself
just As well - n be didast have title !"
-s;Esfqs.
Iuka reporter. (Iuka, Miss.) 1888-1894, 1888-09-20

Old Lady (uho has bought some gro
ceries) -''You are very slow, boz cant
you hurry npfp
Boy trcproachfully)-"You oaghinf
70 ask three ollzr-a-w eek boy 70 hug,
~ ma'am. s--hsw Xsvk 61A
Iuka reporter. (Iuka, Miss.) 1888-1894, 1888-09-20

VALUABLE INFORMATION.
sIt look mighty strange how dat hess he
stole from Mafse Woo5sley and he not ak
fer i'm when Use dar. +"
jeff did not like Woodsley, that was evil
dent and now he began TO show his sus-
picion of the honesty of that young man.
"Wait, said John, as JEFF was leading
the animal away. Il will myself return the
animal to its owner.
John Eddles knew that the time had
come when it was not safe to go unarmed
consequently before he started he had his
revolvers buckled around him under his
coat.
Taking another horse-a very fine one
to return with, he proceeded on his way
toward the Woodsley plantation.
While travelling the Wire Road, his chin
resting on his breast, and feeling sick at
heart over the gloomy prospects before him,
he was suddenly brought to halt by a
long, haired, lank specimen Of humanity,
astride sorry mule. appearing directly in
his path. This peculiar individual had on a
suit OF home-spun clothes that had been
made without any attempt at a fit. They
were wholly for use and not for ornament.
Across tho saddle-b bow he carried an anti
quated single barrel shotgun, that was more
dangerous to its owner than anything he
m,gnt snoot at, or else 1t belied Its looks.
"Howdy?"
The individuals appearance was SO sud-
den, SO strikingly ludicrons. that john
caught his breath before answering.
Good morning, sir?"
"What be yer?'
What am |? What do you mean?"
Be you Fed +?
That is none of your business!" was the
indignant answer.
Look hyar. stranger" and he twisted
his neck and sguinted one eye to look wise,
Il reckon you be.
Well, just reckon on. !"
"Whar'd yer git that thar t'other hoss7" the
strange man asked, eying the horse, and
paying no attention 10 Eddles' remark.
That is Mr.. Woodsley's horse I'm TAX
ing il home"
"Woodsley, Woodsley; that's Their Teller
Wichita eagle., 1888-01-12
CoIored Peoples Associations.

Negroes are exceedingly partial 10 soci5-
ties, and are never 50 happy as when making
a speech or when marching in "a parade The
names Of the Offices in these associations are
noted for their biguess. They have supreme
royal kings and other verbose tities that even
when abbreviated into Initials saslIy fatigue
she alphabet Not long ago tire sui iscts ~
one d. THESE socle.ies resttsd ago asst . he
king and deposed MIN. Ore q tiga pro ,bia );
moments in cOloEed mans hIe Is then IL
can arise in the progress III discussion and
say "Iister Churnlaur-
The negroes generally are very gregsIious
They like to come together in open meeting.
They are good cEurcngosrs. especially when
there are ~prOtractedT rneetings--,naJ is. re-
vivais. on hand OF crursa. they are de-
voted % camp meetings. This year they have
been especially 20. There have been czlIgrs
in al parts 81 the state Of all s3zes and sx-
tent. The one near Baltimore j. really very
large affair, with ex0ellnuf tents and biy
atten1ance. Al some d the smaller onss il
the lovsr part q tbe peninsula toe teBIs are
either s1uatty structures ar covered wagons
with taeiT wheels SINK into tns .-rg1rI 4
spor5al sxhorter 81 large local REPUTATION
down tina: vay GOES ~ tie nafBs - The
Swamp Angel II yoa have never attended
ere ot thee tssrk woods CAMPS yo1 have
missed 4 treat --3a-yiasad Cor. New York
1IrgNS
Wichita eagle., 1888-01-12
IC SHE or NOT7

ST Louis, Jan. 11.-Mrs. Moore, wild
ow. formerly kept a boarding house in
Washington. Congressman John j.
O'Neill boarded with her. and through
some act OF his when in trouble, the news
papers about the beginning Of the forty
ninth congress, printed some interesting,
humorous stories concerning them. The
woman is now in st. Louis, registered at
the S southern hotel as Mrs O'Neill The
congressman has telegraphed here. de
nouncing her as Il fraud, and saying that
he will not be responsible for any of her
acts. He says that from certain acts Of
hers during the past year he has no doubt
that she is demented. When seen BY I; re-
porter tonight the woman begged that the
news should not be printed at present, rs
Mr.. O'Neill is q Catholic while she is not,
and publication Just now would make
trouble among his constituents. She init
mated thai the marriage had been kept
quiet on that account, but she was in St.
Louis on church business. and in few
days it would be right to print all. She
talks III Il perfectly rational manner.
While reticent Oh the subject to reporters,
she has told others she is Mrs. John j.
O'Neill. \ telegram from Mr.. ONeill to-
night says that she is not his wife. and re-
cites numerous acts of hers that have
caused him great annoyance.
Wichita eagle., 1888-01-12
MISCELLANEOUS NEWS.
THE NEW STATES TO BE ADMITTED.
Mr.. Springer. Of Illinois. Suggests
Montana, Washington Territory
and New Mexico as Possible.
He Considers the Case Of Utah as Doubtful
Dakota to be Ushered in
Whole State.
4 Widow Resident of Washington Raises
the Wind, Insisting She is the Wife of
Representative 0'Neill.
TO BE ADMITTED,

WASHINGTON, Jan. 11-Representative
Springer of Illinois, chairman of the house
committee on territories, referring to the
probable action of his committee, says:
''Illinois men have been chairmen of the
committee ON territories in the house and
senate at a time when more states have
been admitted to the union than at any
other time Mr.. Douglas, in the senate,
and Mr. Richardson, of Illinois, in the
house. made "A record which / hope the
present house committees on territories
Will equal. / think it Will recommend in
this congress the admission of four terri
tories as states: Dakota, as a whole-one
state: Montana, Washington Territory,
and possibly New Mexico"
Referring 10 the disputed points as 10
the division OF Dakota. Mr. Springer said
that his committee would be likely 10 CON
slider the element of population, and not
acres, III agreeing upon admission. He
did not speak quite so confidently of New
Mexico as Of the other two and seemed to
think there might be a little doubt there
as to the amount Of population. But he
spoke with the greatest confidence as to
the three other territories. He declined to
give any opinion as to what representative
Of the Mormons will endeavor to secure
the admission OF Utah, but from the eN-
pressions of opinion which have thus far
been obtained from members there does
not seem to be much probability that a
bill TO admit Utah will pass
Wichita eagle., 1888-01-12
Rail ROADS, TRIAL c

CHICAGO, Jan. 1l.-Although more than
half dozen lines have drawn out, the
Western States Passenger association to-
day agreed to continue the association,
there being left some twenty roads to keep
it up. The principal detection is that OF
the Chicago & Alton in the southwest
which goes out in order to be in fighting
trim to meet the Wabash and the Mime
sofa & Northwestern in the northwest.
which is inclined to play a
lone hand In order to provide
against possible reductions made by
the outside lines, the chairman Of the
association was today authorized to meet
cut rates at once. without the delay of five
or ten days notice. All the lines are given
the privilege of withdrawing at fifteen
days notice. 1t is the general opinion that
when settlement of the present western
trouble comes, the withdrawal lines will
again become members. and in the mean
time the form of an association will serve
as "a sort OF balance wheel to prevent the
complete decentralization OF rates.
Wichita eagle., 1888-01-12
GARDEN GIN NOTEC

GARDEN CITY, Kan, Jan. Ill. l.. Lin
vile, who for ten months was prominent
attorney at this place, was brought mere
today under arrest from Denver and
placed in jail. on a charge of forging d
deed to real estate and raising 500 on it,
some three months ago. He had quietly
left Garden City before the crime WAS dis
covered, leaving numbers of unpaid bills.
His whereabouts was for some time I'M
known. |; was recently discovered that
he was III hiding in Denver and as soon rs
:. reqiIisition could be procured he was ar
rested and brought back.
Rain. mingled with sleet at times. has
been falling almost steadily for the past
three hours.
Two car loads of machinery were laid
down here today preparatory TO beginning
the sinking OF Il prospecting we'll for g;.s.
coal, salt arteSian water or whatever may
be obtainable All the funds necessary
are secured to go down a depth of 5000
feet
Wichita eagle., 1888-01-12
CLEVELAND AND DIAZ.

AUSTIN, Jan. 11.-Primary preparations
are in progress for grand military and
civil celebration in this city on the occasion
OF the dedication of the new state house,
now nearly completed. The military
feature of the celebration will be under
the auspices of the regular army officers,
and win be interstate in character MAY
10 to 10, inclusive, is the time fixed for the
encampment An effort will be made
through the Texas congressional delega-
ton TO secure the attendance of the presi-
dent and Mrs. Cleveland, to meet President
Diaz and his wife, and to commemorate
the occasion with grand peace festival.
General DiaZ has unofficially acquieseed in
such programme
Wichita eagle., 1888-01-12
WODl MN

WASHINGTON, Jan. 1l.--There is a large
gathering of wool men here today from
various sections Of the country. who met
in conference at the Riggs house this
afternoon for the purpose of uniting upon
a wool tariff declaration applicable to
growers and dealers throughout the coun-
try. All interests are well represented
Hon. John Powers, Of Pennsylvania; o.
l.. Converse, of Ohio. and others represent
the wool growers. II. c. Dwight of Boston:
II. Thompson, OF Chicago. and John Con
sales OF Troy. y. Y. representing 6he
dealers, and Wm. Whitman, of Boston
president of the National Association Of
Wool Manufacturers, and Il number of
eastern and middle states men composed
the manufacturers delegation. Delegates
are very reticent as TO the outcome of their
conference, which was held with closed
doors.
Wichita eagle., 1888-01-12
SHE NEEDS REST,

PoUGHKEEPsIE, n. Y, Jan. 1.-THE ex-
ecutive committee of the board of trustees
of Nassar college were today surprised by
the receipt of a resignation by Prof. Maria
Mitchell, of the professorship of astron-
omy, held by her, she insisting upon her
need Of rest. They at once laid the resig-
nation on the table. passed a resolution
giving her an indefinite leave of absence,
and directing the payment to her of the
entire salary of the professorship until the
board of trustees at its June meeting shall
take further action. Prof. Mitchell has
labored in the cause of science for half a
century, a quarter Of Il century having
been passed at Nassar college.