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Iuka reporter. (Iuka, Miss.) 1888-1894, 1890-10-30
OPINIONS ABOUT WOMEN.

OPINIONS ABOUT WOMEN.
Heine-Every man who marres
IS like the dogs who weds the Adri-
attic Sea, he knows not what he may
find therein-treasures, pearls. mon
sters, unknown storms.
Balzac-W Woman is a most charm
ing creature, who changes her heart
as easily as she does her gloves.
Victor Hugo. Women detest the
serpent through professional jeaIr
ousy.
Thackerv-A good woman is the
loveliest flower that blooms under
heaven.
Punch-The proper study Of man
kind is woman.
Socrates-Trust not woman
when she weeps, for 1t is her nature
to weep when she wants her Will.
Thackeray-A woman's heart is
Just like a llihographer's stone.
What is once written upon it cannot
be rubbed out.
George Sand-Love is the virtue
Of woman.
FlemIng--He who trusts woman
draws water with pitchers full of
holes.
Shakespeare
She is mine own,
And rs rica in having such q Jewel
As twenty seas, il all their sands were pearl
The waters nectar, and the rocks pure gold,
Franklin--He that takes wife
takes care.
Gotz-
He who marries once may be
Pardoned his infrmity;
He wEo marrtes twice is mad.
Shakespeare
Women are frail.
Ay, us the glasses where they view them
selves.
Dryden
As for stns 5hs 's% g9%en' though we soorn and
We may live with, but cannot live without
'em.
Voltaire-ldeas are like boards,
men never have until they grow up
and women none at all.
Dumas--Some women advocate
pja'ouic love-, but none practice l.,
Jeremy Taylor-Woman, the pre-
cious porcelain OF human clay.
CIaesterfield-Very ugly or very
beautiful women should be latterod
on their understanding. and medi.
ocre ones on their beauty.
Beaconsfield-T The girl of the pe.
Rod .shessets up to be natural and
Is only rude, mistakes insolence for
innocence, says anything that comes
to her lips, and thinks she is gay
when she is only giddy.
Proverbs xiii, "A virtuous We.
man is a crown to her husband.
Milton
1t is for that such outward ornament
Was lavish'd on their sex. that inward gifts
We're left for haste unfinished.
S. Levy-Bcware of girls with
red hair.
Goethe-Happy is the man who
possesses virtuous vie; his lite is
doubled. s.
Victor ,Hugo-Men are women's
plaything9 women are tho DEVILS.
De Pradee-I would not enter
heaven if | thought the woman |
adored on earth was not there.
George d. Prentiss-If ! man is
happily married his "rib" Is worth
all the other bones of bis body.
Virgil Woman is ever tickle ard
changeable creature.
Tennyson-Man dreams of fame
while woman wakes to love.
Molicre-lt is more difficult ito
rule wife than kingdom.
Lord chesterfield Women are TO
be talked 10 as below men and above
children.
Rlch,er-Love lessons svoman's de-
licacy and increases mans.
Iuka reporter. (Iuka, Miss.) 1888-1894, 1890-10-30

sAakespearc-F Fraalty. Thy name Is
woman.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-03-25
A MYSTERIOUS PAIR.
TWO STRANGERS WHO LIVED WELL
ON SMALL CAPITAL.
The Town of Bristol, Pennsylvania, Has
Mystery Which None Are Able to
Unrayel = Tradesmen Dazzled and
Badly Swindled.

BRISTOL, Pa, March 24.-Attach-
ments for debt were issued today to a
number of firms here against two mvs-
ferrous residents who have been living a
LIE OF luxury and ease at this place for
the last two years Since the two men,
who were known as Birdsall and Howe,
entered the place in May, 1888, they
have been the mystery of the town.
They furnished a large house on the
river front in magnificent style, placed
steam pleasure yacht on the Delaware
and purchased three thoroughbreds
with harness and carriages. In addi-
ton they hired number of servants.
They always appeared to have plenty of
money until last February, since which
time Howe has been away. t4ia
Creditors have been unable to collect
their money, and consequently have
been keeping a close watch on their
movements. Last Friday Birdsall
dropped letter which was picked up.
1t was from Howe, in San Francisco,
and advised Birdsall to move
their effects to Burlington in
order to outwit their creditors.
Howe informed BirdsaH that a letter
addressed ''R. j. III. Hazard, Jackson
vile, Florida, 'would reach him after a
certain date. Acting on this informa-
ton, all the horses, carriages and furni-
ture belonging to the mysterious pair
were Immediately seized. Birdsale left
for New York in the afternoon, and it is
surmlsed that he will not return.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-03-25
A DOUBLE TRAGEDY.
A Cory Domestic Crime En-
acted at Redlands.
E. G.. Gresham Shot and Killed
by P. G. McConkey.
The Murderer Turns His Weapon
Upon Himself.
An Intrigue Between the Murdered Man
and Mrs. McConkey at the Bottom
of the Trouble.
Special to the HERALD

-pccidl 10 the hERALD.l
SAN BERNARnTNo, CAL, March PA
shooting affray occurred at the Windsor
hotel at Redlands about 6 80 o'clock
this morning. Several shots were heard
and on investigation p. c. McCo1key,
manager of the hotel, was found in a
dying condition in the hallway Leading
from the office to the lower parlor, He
had a frightful wound in the breast. the
bullet having passed through his body,
and as q rifle was found near him, it
was supposed he had leaned upon
the weapon and discharged it. He lived
but few minutes.
Just after his death, the body of f. G.
Gresham, foreman of the Citrograph, was
found in the parlor. He had a wound
under the arm, the bullet havinglpassed
through his body. He had pistol
grasped in his hand, and the walls of the
parlor were splashed with his blood.
A Coroner's jury commenced an in
vestigation at once. The general theory
IS that McConkey shot Gresham and
then committed suicide. Jealousy is
supposed to have been the cause.
Mr.. Gresham was foreman of the Git
rogrdph office; was Noble Grand of the
Odd Fellows Lodge OF Redlands; was
a native OF Greenville, Georgia, and was
rs years OF age
T. G. McConkey was native OF Evans
county, Illinois, 30 years OF age, and
was at the time of his death proprietor
OF the Windsor hotel, Redlands. His
family consisted of his wife and two
children.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-03-25
GERMANY.
The EmperOr's Heart Bowed Down-Ar
other Bismarck Resigns

The EmperOr's Heart Bowed Down-An-
other Bismarck Resigns.
BERLIN, March 24-The committee of
the Labor Conference has agreed that
each country shall be left to decide the
best method OF securing a shortening of
the hours of labor in trades dangerous to
health or life. The Sunday committee
will propose that all the States agree to
Identical measures relating to Sunday
rest.
The Wiemarsche Zeitung says the EN-
peror sent the following telegram to in
innate friends Saturday: II have in
deed suffered bitter experience and
painful hours MY heart is as sorrowful
as if had again lost grandfather. but
it is so appointed by God, and His will
be done, even though should fall under
the burden. The part of officer of the
watch on the ship of state has fallen to
my lot. Her course remains the same.
SO now, full steam, ahead.''
General Won Schellendorf has been
appointed to command the tenth armv
corps to succeed Caprivi. Count VIII
liam Bismarck, the younger son of Prince
Bismarck, has resigned the presidency
of the regency of Hanover.
The Emperor has appointed Count
Eulenburg, now Governor of Hesse- Mas
sau, Prussian Minister of the Interior:
DR.. Miguel, one of the leaders of the Ma
tional Liberal party, Minister of Finance:
Baron Heune, Minister of Agriculture
General Won GOltz, Minister of Public
Works.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-03-25
THE OREGON ROAD.
The Longest Blockade on Record
Broken.

u
SAN Francisco, March 24.-After a
blockade that was possibly the longest
that ever happened to an American rail-
road, the road between here and Port
land was opened for traffic this after
noon. The news was received by Colonel
Crocker at 3 pm. in a dispatch from
Manager Kohler, at Portland. On re-
ceipt of the telegram orders were issued
by General Superintendent Fillmore for
1.-The Oregon train leaving here tonight to
run through toPortiand without change.
The train leaving Portland tonight was
also given orders to come through to this
city. The blockade of the Oregon road
has been source of great expense to
the company since the first of the year.
amounting to about $240,0OO. Of this
amount about $150,OO0 is for the loss of
traffic for January, February and this
month.
SESSIONS, Cal, March 24.-The snow is
rapidly disappearing. Only about
eighteen inches remains now on the
level. A train with 300 laborers return
ing from Cow creek passed this evening.
The track is all laid in that section, and
a through train from Portland is ex-
pected to pass tomorrow.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-03-25
More Trouble for the Brotherhood.

Boston, March 24.-The carpenters at
work on the Boston Players Club
grounds were ordered to quit this after
noon by the Carpenters Union. Ac-
cording to the walking delegate, the
Federation of Labor had been given
to understand that in pay
ment for their endorsement the
Brotherhood would let the contracts
only to such contractors as would agree
to employ union labor, pay union wages
and enforce union hours. 1t Is asserted
that not only has the Brotherhood Club
OF Boston failed to conform to the require
ments OF the union, but the brotherhood
in othercities have practically ignored in
placing contracts the endorsement of the
labor organizations and the wishes of the
Carpenters Union.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-03-25

that she did not care for him any longer,
and that he was going to die.
Mrs. McConkey was very hysterical
during her testimony, and the Coroner,
under the advice of her attending ply
sician, desisted from further question
ing.
The Tell-tale Letters.
NJ. G. Bishop was again called to the
chair, and stated that he had quite a
talk with Gresham about his intimacy
with Mrs. McConkey, but that Gresham
would not admit that it was she.
At this time several letters that had
been taken from the body of Gresham
were produced and read by the Coroner
Ito himselD, and he calculated, "Hor-
rible !"
Mr.. Bishop stated that the letters that
Mr.. Gresham had were mailed in San
Bernardino, but that Gresham pointed
they came from there, and that he had
been intimate with q leader in church
affairs, but that he was only man, and
could not stand everything, even though
he knew there was a Winchester fixed
for him, but he would try and stand it
OFT. Gresham never told witness that
he had any differences with McConkey
Something Wrong.
James A. Doyle was the next witness
called, who testified that yesterday after
noon at about 6 O'Clock he went to dinner
with Mr.. Gresham and Mr.. Sheppard,
and that they went to the Citrograph
office and had some brandy, and then
Gresham took Mr.. Craig's pistol out of
the drawer and examined it critically,
and put il in his pocket 81 asked him
what he wanted with the pistol, and he
said that Gresham could take care Of
himself; he was only going to shoot
some cats. After supper left him talk
ing TO Mrs. McConkey and Miss Fackler
After church went back to the hotel,
as it was usual for the guests to assemble
in the parlor and sing hymns, but there
was nobody in the parlor, all the ladies
being assembled in the sewing room
talking in whispers. l then went to
bed, after remarking that there was
something wrong"
A Witness of the Shooting.
II. l.. Brown testified that he saw the
shooting as he was coming from break
fast, and saw three shots fired, two at
Gresham and one at himself, by Nc
Conkey. 81 was so scared that did not
remain to see the result OF the shots AS
| ran out of the house Mr. Dehart asked
me whether McConkey had killed him
self"
The Verdict.
The jury, after short deliberation,
brought in the following verdict:
''We, the jury, have determined upon
the following verdict: That f. C.
Gresham came to his death by being
murdered by p. c. McConkey for several
causes, and that McConkey came to his
death by gunshot wound inflicted by
hilI1seM, With suicidalL irtent. y -.--- - ~
Los Angeles herald., 1890-03-25
Must Pay AIimony.

SAN Francisco, March 24.-The SUI
preme Court today refused to release on
habeas corpus Joseph NJ. Spencer, i'm
prlsoned for contempt of court for refus-
ing to pay his divorced wife's alimony.
The court, in its decision, says the code
OF California proceeds upon the theory
that husband at marriage enters into
an obligation which binds him to sup
port the wife during the period of their
joint lives, and gives to her the right to
share in the accumulations of his skill,
and when, by his own wrong, he has
forced her to sever the relations which
enabled her to enforce such obligations,
he must make compensation in the form
of alimony.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-03-25
A Satisfactory Settlement.

SAN Francisco, March 24.-At meet
ing OF the creditors of the banking house
OF Belloc d Co. today, report of the
committee was received to the effect that
Charles Wayne had agreed to pay sixty
per cent OF the indebtedness, and that
Belloc had cabled from Paris that he
would pay the remaining forty per cent.
at the end OF the year. Wayne stated
that he would execute. his part of the
agreement when he received mortgage
on Belloc's Paris property, which is now
on the way. The meeting was accord
ingly adjourned for six weeks, when it is
expected a final settlement will be
made. The liabilities are reported at
$4S6, 900, and the assets $131 900.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-03-25
GENERAL TOPICS.
The Florida Orange Industry
Crippled.
Great Damage Done by the
Recent FrOsts.
Trains Again Running on Gtie Oregon
Road.
The Longest Blockade on fSecord Broken.
Heavy Loss Sustained by
the Company,
Associated Press pIstatehes.t

Associated Press Dispatche$'
PHILADELPHIA, March PA letter by
a prominent orange-growera at La Grange,
Florida, about the effects of the frost
the past season upon the orange groves,
dated March Goth, says: "Two damaging
frosts have occurred, the second much
worse than the first. The old hummock
groves look as if fire had been through
them. All the trees will lose their
leaves. Some Of the wood on the old
trees is killed. On some trees where
there has been picked box or more
4of oranges, the bark is split from
top to bottom. l have bandaged
a good many, but do not know
how they wfll come out. All
the young trees in number
OF orchards are killed outright. Some
have been out five years, and many were
quite large. l had 100 fine budded nur-
sery trees killed outright last Monday
morning. 1t is estimated that the dam
age to young trees in the State by frost
will amount to a million dollars. 1t is
not thought that the old bearing trees
are injured sufficiently to affect the next
years crop. But the effect of the frost
will be felt in later years, when the young
trees now killed would have come into
bearing. All growing vegetables were
killed as far south in the State as Rock
ledge.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-03-25

LANSING, Mich, March 24.-The Bo-
tanical laboratory has been destroyed by
fire, the only things saved being DR..
Beal's library, manuscripts and some in
struments. The laboratory was one Of
the largest on this continent, and the
collection destroyed was priceless, rep
resenting twenty-five years. work.
A Colorado Town Destroyed.
DENVER, March 24.-The business por-
ton OF ElmOro, small town in South
ern Colorado, was consumed by fire to-
night, including the Hunt building,
Commercial hotel, Ne,cs building, post
office and contents, and several other
smaller buildings. The loss is esti-
mated at $25, 600. No insurance
Big Hotel Fire.
kEARNEY, Neb., March 24.-The Mid
way hotel burned this morning One of
the guests, Henry Deming, theatrical
man, was killed by jumping from win
dow. The pecuniary loss is about $780,
900; fully insured.
Burning Prairies.
WICHITA, Kan, March 24-Two boys
playing with matches on farm north of
here this morning, started a disastrous
prairie fire. The wind was blowing a
gale. Tonight it is learned that the fire
practically burned out after passing over
about fifty quarter sections of land, and
destroying a great quantity OF grain and
hay. The loss of stock is not severe. Il
is understood the pecuniary loss will
reach $150,000.
STOCKTON, Kansas, March 24.-Prairie
fires devastated large portion of the
farming lands of Rocks county yester-
day. Many outbuildings, an immense
amount of grain and some stock were
burned. The fire started by man
burning corn stalks. He will be prose-
cuted
Los Angeles herald., 1890-03-25
A Claim OF Fraud.

SAN DIEGO, March 24-Two or three
years ago the ex-Mission Land and
Water Company executed mortgage
on their lands near the city to Childers
q Flash, of Los Angeles, for about
$l25, 900. Childers q Flash afterward
got judgment against the company for
that amount, and sold the property,
which they bid in themselves, for
100000 less than the amount of the
mortgage. The land and water COM
pany now claim there was fraud in the
same, and have commenced suit in the
Superior Court asking the judgment to
be set aside.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-03-25

to follow. The night was ages. 1 feel
that have lived in vain. Ny life is
complete failure, and now without your
love / do not care to live. | dare not
think what I might do. Oh, tell me
that you forgive and love me the same
as ever.
always your sweetheart, but now so
wretched."
The Third Letter.
sDEAREsT-Can you possibly 90. with
me to the party tomorrow night? Mr..
McC will not go; / have asked him, and
even insisted upon it, but he says no,
and under these circumstances it GER
tainly will be right for you to accompany
me as an escort, for as such others will
consider you, and no more. What mat
ters it that we know better? The rest
of the party will be so absorbed in their
own pleasures that we will not be com
mented upon. Mrs. - went out with
Mr.. - last summer, and no one
thought of making any renaf,Ha about It.
am certain l did not. Her husband
would not go with her, SO it was neces-
sary ior solne one else. Ii by going you
are incohvenienced in any way, Just say
so. Ishall not insist upon your doing what
you would rather not. l cannot think
of a greater pleasure Tin our situation)
than a moonlight ride with YOU. |
could think of create! were it other
wise. Since have given you my word
not to seek you or meet you as we have
been doing i'll the past, must therefore
necessarily write, and you will forgive
this, | am certain. If you conclude 10
go, please let me know some way at
once. can let my horse to some one
else more fortunate. My precious one,
forgive me if [ make the burden harder
for you to bear. | do not wish to do so,
God knows, but Il am only woman
with woman's heart, which will always
beat its love for you. Although l must
sometimes seem wicked to you, situated
as | am, remember | am always YOUR
sweetheart"
McConkey's Farewell Note.
The following letter was found upon
the body OF McConkey:
"REDLANDs, Monday, March "a.
Darling wife, babies, Clara and Mary,
mother and father-My heart is all torn
and crushed. | can't go through life
now. l am so sorry did not look more
to your happiness. God will care for
you now. Look well to the raising Of
the poor babies. In the little black cash
box in the safe you will find some papers
that will be of benefit to you and Clara.
Oh! [ am so very, very unhappy!
Yours in death, and my last PRAYER
is for you. FRED"
Los Angeles herald., 1890-03-25
The Students' Revolt.

LONDON, March 24.-Dispatches from
Russia in regard to the agitation among
the university students are confused and
conflicting. The agitation started in the
agricultural academy near Moscow In
spite OF the strict precautions OF the
Government the agitation spread to
other institutions, and the students
have been holding meetings at all the
universitiesr. There is general up
heaval in the student world. Arrests of
students suspected of being leaders of
the agitation have been made in every
one of the principal universities
throughout Russia.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-03-25

Visalia. Parties are securing the right
of way, and men who claim to know say
work will be commenced on the road
way inside of ninety days, and fifty
miles of road will be built this year.
The right of way from Stockton south
ward has been secured for five miles,
and ninety acres have been secured for
depot grounds just outside the western
boundary Of the city, on deep water.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-03-25
A. Denial.

SAN DIEGO, March 24.-President H.
I. Christian, of the Board of Delegates,
published a card today denying that
Carlson had any right to use his name
in connection with his Salt Lake circu-
lars of the San Diego and Eastern Ter
minal road, and that he had never been
treasurer of any OF his corporations, or
had any interest in them.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-03-25
Coronado MoguIs Arrested.

SAN Diego, March 24.-E. S. Babcock,
Jr., president of the Coronado Beach
Company, the San Diego Street Car
Company and the San Diego and Coro-
nado Water Company, together with
James A. Flint, secretary and manager
of the latter, were arrested this after
noon charged with violating the city
ordinances in not laying certain piping.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-03-25
Kilrain EARNED Out.

BALTIMORE, March 24.-Mrs. Kilrain
has telegram from her husband. He
states that he will not be sent to iail
but will spend his two months with his
friend Charles Rich, at Richburg, Miss.
where Kilrain fought Sullivan. Rich, it
is understood, purchased Kilrain's re-
lease under the contract leasing system.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-03-25
Kalnoky wants a Meeting.

VIENNA, March 24.-It is reported that
Count Kalnoky has suggested that con-
ference be held between Emperor Will
liam, Emperor Francis Joseph and King
Humbert, as the only means Of allaying
the anxiety prevailing in Austria and
Italy regarding the situation arising from
Bismarck's resignation.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-03-25
Mrs. Harrison in tho soutb

ATLANTA, Ga, March 24.-Mrs. Harri-
son and party were entertained by Gov
ernor Bullock today, and tonight were
rendered reception at the capitol. To-
morrow they 60 to Chattanooga to look
over the battlefelds in that vicinity.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-03-25
THE DUTY ON SUGAR.
The Pacific Coast Opposed to the Pro.
posed Reduction.

SAN Francisco March 24.-The San
Francisco Chamber of Commerce this
afternoon adopted resolution reciting
that the existing tariff on sugar is favor
able to the development OF the beet
sugar industry of the country, and par
ticularly of the Pacific Coast, and pro-
testing against the proposed reduction
OF the duty on this product The reso-
!lutions urge the Pacific Coast delegation
in Congress to resist any reduction of
the duty on sugar amounting to more
than 25 per cent OF the present rate.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-03-25
Aerial Nauira4io.

LONDON, March 24.-The Herald says a
rleh government contractor is privately
building near London an airship which
Is expected to carry crew OF several
men at speed OF l50 miles an hour.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-03-25
Postmaster Pierce E;rod.

SAN Francisco, March 24.-E. w.
Pierce, the Turlock postmaster recently
convicted in the United States Court OF
misdemeanor, was today fined $500 on
each Of the eleven charges. He has been
released on bail, pending appeal.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-03-25
Murder Gases Dismissed.

SALINAS, CAL, March 24-On motion
of the District Attorney the Asbell and
Laguna murder cases were dismissed
today. The former was tried four times,
and the latter once, without verdict in
either case.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-03-25
stockton,s Neu Railroad.

STOCKTON, CAL, March 24.-There have
been rumors among the business men
mere for several days that work will COM
mence soon on what is known as the
Homer railroad, to run from Stockton to
Los Angeles herald., 1890-03-25
A Funny Man for Mayor.

MILWAUKEE, March 24.-George w.
Peck, the wall-known humorist, was
nominated for Mayor by the Democratic
convention today.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-03-25
A Serious Situation.

LIvERPooL, March 24.-The dock labor
ers who struck the employers decline to
have any negotiations with. A deadlock
has resulted. and the position is serious.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-03-25
Judye Hager,s win.

SAN Francisco, March 24.-The will of
Judge John S. Hager was filed for pro-
bate this afternoon. His entire estate.
valued at $500, 900, is left to his wife.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-03-25
CONFLAGRATIONS.
FIRES IN VARIOUS PARTS OF THE
COUNTRY.

A Valuable BotanicaI haboratoy Destroyea.,
Big Hotef' Fire in Nebraska-Many
Miles of Burning Prairies in Western
Kansas.