Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1897-02-17
HAD A WEIRD POWER
AMELIA LOST HER LOVER BY CHARM
 ING BEASI6.

Death Of Strange Woman Sine Had Bears
 and Snakes as Harrison Didn't
 Like to Have 2 Catamount at His Table,
 So He Wooidnt Marry Her.
 Mrs. D. Miles, who died at Brook vile, Pa, q few days ago. had wonder ful power over animals and readily made pets of wild deer, bears, cata- mounts, foxes, snakes and fishes She was native of Ireland and came to this country in 1844. She rode from New York to Philadelphia on the rail- road, went to Williamsport on a packet boat and walked thence to Bald Eagle, where she passed several nights ill tho woods. Later she moved to Farrands- vile, where she made her home with family ill whose honor the village was named. Tho woods in the vicinity of Farrandsville were dense, and animals and reptiles were numerous in 1t. It was while in that neighborhood that she became aware of her strange power and began to practice it.
 Her maiden name was Amelia Jauss, and Henry Harrison, yet alive, was her lover for many years, but on account of her uncanny power over untamed ani- malls he never married her. He didn t fancy having to sit at the table with 8 bear on either side of him, a cata1nount opposite, his wife at his left, fox Tun- ming under his feet and 9 black snake and rattlesnalse in boxes in tho corner of the dining room. While he was her "steady company" she had as pets the animals mentioned and two deer besides.
 Harrison cared for her so much, how ever, that upon bidding her farewell he went to tho woods, became a cook at 8 lumber camp and refused to have any thing whatever to do with women. He is now 78 years old, and for three years past has lived in San Jaointo, Gal On account of the death of his former sweetheart he came east to attend her funeral, and prior to starting for his California home related the following story of the peouIiarities of the dead woman:
 Amelia was the dearest girl I ever kuaw. She was beautiful and had lov- ing disposition. Everything seemed to fall in love with her. She possessed great strength and enjoyed Q tramp through the woods. She would often go alone, and it was while on such trips that she would capture the animals and snakes of which she made pets often wondered how she did 1t. often asked her, but the subject was always instant- ly changed. finally concluded that would learn at least 8 portion of her secret if u took me all my life.
 One day in 1854. as l was coming down the road and saw Amelia, I hur- rled after her. She went to a stream and sang weird song. The words were such as had never heard. and the appear. ance of Amelia was greatly changed, Her voice seemed unnatural.
 I was frightened. Presently @ f5w birds flew toward her, and several snakes erawled from their hiding places. 4 deer also responded to the weird sounds. She handled the snakes, oaressed the birds and stroked the deer. She remain cd in this queer state about one hour It was this sight that made me firm in my determination to break away from her.
 T had paid Amelia attention for four years, but ceased my visits after that Amelia, during my time as her lover, always had her two bears. deer, q cata~ mount, fox and two snakes as pets. It was not unusual to see Amelia enjoying Ter dinner, supper or breakfast sur rounded by her pets Those that ate meat would get it off plate especially arranged.
 Tho bears were often hitehed to Q carriage, and she would ride behind them. The postoffice was some miles away, and among the sights each week was Amelia, accompanied by bear and 6 deer. These pets were extremely fond of their owner and would allow no one to molest her.
 Some odd things happened. Amelia was finer than the other girls in the vi- einity intellectually and was a general fayorite. I remember I used to shndder at having her ugly eatamount near as as we sat on the old settee. Then, too, 1t wasn' t delightful to have a big snake crawl over my leg as I sat there talking sentiment to Amelia. When Amelia got cross, she would sit on the floor, sur. round herself with her pets and laugh at me. was afraid of the pets, and she knew it,
 All of these animals were taught to do various tricks, and no matter when tho word was given all pets responded. recall the first time I ever attempted to kiss her. As all country lovers go about it, began telling how Sim Jones over i'll the valley kissed Martha Ben- niDger when walking along a lonely road, aud that Sarah Johnson says how she'd rather kiss than go to Q corn husk- in. Amelia was on to me, but let me get closer and allow my arm to 20 aroand her waist. Finally I stroked her hair, and, with sudden movement. pulled her head toward me and was about to take the kiss, when from her throat came the magic word which