690 General Notes. June, 
ica, contributes to the Kansas City Review (vi, 12) a paper of great 
value upon the Indians of Bolivia, accompanied with seven vocabu- 
laries. In the north-western part of Bolivia, along the Rivers Beni, 
Mamore and Yacuma, are various tribes of Indians, some civilized, 
others still savage, each having its distinct language, even though 
living side by side, having constant intercourse and intermarry- 
ing. The tribes mentioned in Dr. Heath’s paper are arranged 
here in alphabetical order for ready reference: 
Araunas——A cannibal tribe on the banks of the Madre de 
Dios, a branch of the Purus, in N. W. Bolivia. Evidences of 
. their cannibalism are given. They wear the hair long, go naked, 
and are greatly feared by the Pacavaras and Cavinas. 
ancaparangas—A savage tribe on the Madeira river, above 
San Antonio falls, as far as the borders of Bolivia.. Dangerous to 
travelers, 
Canichanas.—A civilized tribe at San Pedro, on the Mamore, à 
tributary of the Madeira. They resemble the Mobinas in stature 
but are lean and bony. Vocabulary in the Kansas City Renew. 
Cavinas——A mission on the Madidi river, just above its june 
tion with the Beni in Bolivia. Reduced to seventy souls. Speak 
the Tacana language. Ma- 
Cayuabas or Cayowas.—In and around Exaltacion, on the M 
more river. Well formed, average height 5% ft. Vocabulary 10 
Kansas City Review. ; 
Chicas On the west side of the Mamore, from Erat 
to mouth of the Beni. Once in the Cayuaba mission but no 
returned to savagery. 
Mei A. caves tribe on the east side of the Ma 
from Exaltacion to the mouth of the Guapore. They are a 
ror to all who ascend the river. e Ive miles 
Maropas.—On the east side of the Beni river, twe oE Maro- 
from the river at the little town of Reyes. Related to the 
. Vocabulary in Kansas City Review. ~ a a 
Sabina al eke Gants Ana, mge Yacuna river, Bolivia Ia 
nine miles south of Exaltacion. Vocabulary in Kansas Coia 
Mosetenas.—At the missions of Muchanes, Santa a civilized, 
at the head waters of the Beni river. They are partia age in 
spin and weave, practice couvade. Customs and V 
Kansas City Rev. een 11° and 
Pacavaras—A small tribe on the Beni river, ee women 
12° south, only twenty souls, almost white, well salary i Kai- 
handsome, features Caucasoid. Customs and vocabu 
sas City Rev. ae former 
Tacanas— Divided into civilized and uncivilized; he 
reside at the village of Tumupasa, lat. 14° S twenty thewest Of 
of Beni river; the latter at Ysiamas, fifteen miles ' ae 
Tumupasa. Vocabulary in Kansas City Kev. 
Trinitarias—Reside in Trinidad, Bolivia. . 
