davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
, 1881-08-06

so little known. Its native popula-
ton is not dense, and though low
enough in the scale Of civilization, is,
for the most part, not ferocious or
aggressive, and is capable of being
dealt with in the way Of traffic, for
Signor Alberti> had little difficulty in
inducing the inhabitants, especially
those near the coast, to bring him
innumerahle specimens of birds and
insects, in exchange for simple arti-
cIes Of use or ornament and he spent
long periods of time among them,
without a single European compa-
Mon, obtaining no small influence
over them by a display of tirmness
and rigid Justice, aided occasionally
by operating on their fears, when
they were disposed to pilfer 81 to
violate their bargains, BY an exhibi-
ton Of few simple scientific displays,
such as fireworks wIile the precision
Of his aim in shooting commanded
their wonder and respect, His ad-
ventures Of this kind, told in straight
forward terms, without the f~aintest
appearance of boasting, and his
description OF his own frightful suffer
in9s from fever and dropsv, which
never cooled his ardoul in pursuit Of
his beloved birds and insects, are
extremely Interesting. He seems
generally TO have inspired the female
portion Of his savage neighbours
with something like super~'itjous
terror, though one dueky damsrl,
much prestier than the rest OF her
race, evidently became enamoured
by The pale-faced stranger, and at the
risk of her own life warned him Of
some conspiracy against his life and
property, all Of which he tells with
the most amusing RQJretG.
The anthropoIosy Of New Guinea
seems to have puzzled >ignor
D'Albcrtis. Indeed, he almost ar
rIveS at the conclusion that there is
no distinct Papuau rare, but that
the population is composed of nu-
morcus tribes, more Or less crossed
and hybri Of extremely varied
types. He finds every variety of
Uranium, features prognathous and
aquiline, hair of many textures, and
colour varying from black to tawny,
some having even chestnut or au-
burn hair; and he finds an almost
equal diversity in the characterization
of their persons. Most of the tribes
have attained to a rude agriculture,
but most of them are still in the
" stone PERIOD" having little or no
knowledge of the use Of metals.
They catch and kill their game with
bows and arrows, clubs, and very
strong nets, and although good ami
NAL food is plentiful, they indulge,
like the Australians, in eating in
sects, and especially the big, succu-
lent Larvae of the larger beetles and
lepidcptera. Although our explorer
met with few evidences Of ferocious
warfare, they are eager Sbu1l-coHect-
ors. He is Of opinion that many of
the tubes, especially those Of Moat-
ia, who are already tolerably faml-
liar with Europeans, and haze made
considerable progress under the dl-
OuovioC couIH yarU
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1881-12-24
Ansr.sss ssrees Keepers.

SAN FnAScisco. December AL P. NJ
Union Con-. i4ss bid. IAN sales; Potosi.
I IS bid; Sierra Nevada. o. bid; Justice,
Gs sales; Alta, 4 asked; Mexican. Ga bid;
Belcher. 1 65 bid; Savage. 2 bid. 2 o. sales;
Union Con-. iiss sales; Utah. Of asked;
California. 35c bid; ovsrman.la bid. l 20
asked; Albion. 1 As bid; ophir. 81 asked.
5s sales; Hale 4 Norcross. l 70 bid IN
asked; Con. Virginia. I Is asked: Savage
2 sales; Chollar. 1 Is asked; Bolchsr' i ~
asked; Sierra Nevada. 90 sales' Mexican
on asked. 9hs sales; Andes. 9Oc asked;
Scorpion. 1 Is asked; Best s Beleher, ~
bid; Mexican, o bid.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1881-12-24
aeo1ille,a Lifa fhreatansd.

WASHINGTON. December %. = Mrs.
scovills has become quite alarmed for
the safety Of her husband and brother,
the prisoner. Mr.. Scovills is constantly
In receipt Of threatening letters. and
some Of these are Of q nature to excite
his own apprehension, as we'll a. that Of
his anxious wife. Mrs. Scovills has sp-
psaled to the police authorities for pro-
lection for her husband and brother, but
has received little satisfaction. Yester.
DAY she made an urgent request OF Mar
shai Henry that he would take steps to Sc
cure the safety Of tho objects OF this
correspondence. Marshal Henry said his
responsibility only existed while the
prisoner and bis counsel were In court,
and referred Mrs. Soovills to the police.
She replied that she had sought help
from them In vain. and again besought
hin to do what no could to protect her
husband and brother. The Marshal as.
sured her that the authorities would not
be rsmiss In preserving proper order.
Mrs. Scovills was earnest In her man
nsr, and evidently feels that her relatives
are in great peril.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1881-12-24
Miscellaneous.

CHICAGO, December 20. - John 7
Owelslsy, o millionaire. who was oblige'
to take and hold some Chicago propsrt!
in spite Of his protest some forty year
ago, and who became rich through tbs
means, died yesterday. II is said ths
hs owned twenty acres in the heart o
the city.
WASHINGTON, December ga pri
vate letter received in this city ysstsrda,
from South America states that rumorl
are rife there that the United States
steamer Alaska had been fred into ant
struck twice. damaging her so seriously
that she had to return TO Callao for 70
pairs. Neither the State Department
NOR the Navy Department has received
any information on the subject, and thu
report Is discredited.
MEMpHIs, December 23.-All the pris
onsrs confined In jail at fernando. Mis-
sissippi. escaped last night. Among thu
number was Edward Mslins (colored),
under sentence OF death for the assassi
nation OF Rufus Armstead.
WASHINGTON. December 23.-Adyioei
received at the Indian Office this fore
noon arc that the smallpox Is rapidly
spreading among the Indians In the bel
OF country extending from Montana to
Idaho.
Inspector Hsworth reports to the In
dian 0flos this morning that the Kioka'
poo Indians, In Indian Territory. are In
q starving condition. The Indian Oboe
will relieve them % soon 90 possible.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1881-12-24
tn, Wind vhi,tled ana blsv Al (. terri.

Tho wind vhistled and blew at Q terri.
bic rate last night. and fgave the dancers
at the National Guard Hall an unplsas.
ant surprise when they started for homo.
In crossing the Divide. pedestrians had
not only o strong wind 10 contend
against, but were met with sand and
pebbles, blown with such force % 10 cut
their faces.
Miss Fannie West and Miss Maggie
Gillespie. who have been attending the
Normal School at San Jose, California,
returned home this morning to spend
the holidays With their parents and
friends in Gold Hill.
Rev. George N. Eastman will preach
in St. Johns (EpiscOpal) Church tomor-
row morning At II o'clock. and celebrate
the services OF the Holy Communion.
An invitation il extended to everybody
to'be present.
A bill Of $50 will probably have TO DO
paid by the town for damages sustained
BY the buggy which upset near Emmstt's
Foundry last Sunday. The accident was
caused, 1t will DO remembered, by q
rotten sewer.
The banks and brokers' officers will DO
closed Monday. and operators whose
margins are getting low will have that
day to lsisurely' hunt for mud, as the
Stock Boards will also adjourn.
There will be q distribution Of pres
snts from q Christmas tree ct the Meth
odist Church in Gold Hill this evening
to the Sunday School pupils OF that de-
nomination. The public are invited to
attend.
The high wind Of last night blew down
the board fence on the lot In Virginia
where the PostoHics building stood be.
fore the fire. No other damage Is re-
ported.
The warrant for teachers salaries and
supplies Of the Virginia public schools
for month OF December was drawn to.
day. It calls for $500 80.
The examination Of applicants for
teachers certificates will commence
Monday morning at the Third Ward
school.housc, Virginia.
Sunday hours will be observed at the
PostoAlce next Monday. The Postmaster
General has announced his willingness
to permit It.
Nearly every person met on the street
last evening evening had their arms full
OF packages for Christmas presents.
William Mcleod Of Empire, an EN-.
ploye at the Morgan mill, has been adj
Judged insane and sent to Stockton.
II. NJ. Ysrington has entirely recov-
cred from his recent illness.
II. NJ. Yerington has entirely recov.
erod from his recent illness.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1881-12-24

Richard Kendall. the man who was 80
badly injured in the Sutro tunnel q few
days ago by a small cave in the face oil
the south drift. is getting along well as
regards the general result OF his injuries,
but Is still suffering . great deal OF pain
All danger from the hurt in his bead IL
now past. aud his broken wrist and ankle
are doing well. but he suffers . good dsal
from cuts on his back.
The San Francisco Exchange says thai
Adolph sutro. who recently purchased
the Cliff House property. has about loo
men engaged making repairs and in
proysments on IN extensive scale. 1t ID
The intention Of Mr.. Sutro to expepd q
large sum In making the cliff M OF the
most beautiful spots in the world.
Justice Henderson yesterday fined Alb
Tom, the Celestial convicted Of stealing
bread, $40, and sent him to jail for ten
days in default OF payment. II seems
the Chinaman has made . morning prac-
iice for weeks Of getting bread from the
bakers wagon without paying for 1t.
Dancers who extend their arms at full
length are . nuisance in . ballroom.
At q dance recently Q couple dancing IN
that manns struck q lady in the mouth
with their hands aud brought the blood.
The custom greatly interfsres with the
pleasure Of other dancers.
The assessment Of thirty cents per
share on the capital stock Of the Ken.
tuck Mining Company Wa delinquent In
the Board today.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1881-12-24

AMdavits Of necessary labor for hold
ing work on the Lady Bryan and Monte
Cristo No. 3 for 1881 have been hled
with the County Recorder.
The oil officers OF the ophir Mining
Company were reelected at the annual
election held In San Francisco last
Wednesday.
The Episcopal Sunday School children
Of Gold Hill will receive their Christmas
presents next Tuesday evening at Gar
field Hall.
A number Of the teachers OF the First
Ward school. Virginia. were the recipi.
ents Of presents from their pupils yes.
tsrday.
The San Francisco stock papers say
that business has been very dull in the
Stock Boards the past two weeks.
J.. Mslloy. who was rosbsd night be.
fore last. thinks Gold Hill q tough place
and talks Of moving to Virginia.
All tho public school children OF the
State, save those Of Gold Hill. have next
week for o vacation.
The doing away with canvas on dan
cling floors is regarded favorably on the
Comstock.
Colonel F. F. Osbiston has returned
10 San Francisco from his trip to Sonora
The Kirman mine. near Carson yields
rock assayiss $50 40 per ton.
There 10 some talk Of r~sorsanixins
TIA osnstschs Social Club.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1881-12-24
Eaploys. Of Misi.s Ceap..ies.

The Gould l. Curry and Best & Bel
cher shaft employs . total Of CO men,
Savage ll5. Hale & Norcross 90, Andes
10, Yellow Jacket las, Imperial and
Alpha 3s. Ksntuck 10. Overmsn and
Caledonia G5, Forman shaft &C. Alta "a
total in these mines, 657. The reporter
has been unable to see Superintendent
Jones, and therefore the number OF men
employed In the Crown Point and Bel
cher have not been obtained. OF the
number given above. 405 are employed
in Gold Hill mines. Add to these the
number employed in the Crown Poin'
aud Belcher. and the men at work on
claims not listed in the San Francisco
Stock Boards. the total number employed
In Gold Hill district will not fall short,ol
$50 men.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1881-12-24

Projected Railroad.

DENVER. December 23.-The Chsy.
snas Leader publishes today q copy oil
the papers Of the organization Of the
Central Pacific Railroad Of Wyoming,
fed with the Secretary Of Wyoming
Territory by Charles Croker, Charles F.
Croker and W. v. Huntington. the in.
corporators and Trustees. The capital
stock is Sl3. 600. 600 In 100. 900 shares,
The chief office 10 at Evanston, Wyo.
ming. The road commences at o point
OF the north and south boundary line
between Wyoming. where the Bear river
crosses the. boundary line. running
thence through the counties OF Uintah,
S~weetwater and Carbon, and Albany ant
Laramie In Wyoming to . point on the
east boundary line Of Wyoming. Q dis
tsuco of 450 miles.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1881-12-24
Ysnow,Jackss Engine Company,

There was a meeting Of Yellow Jacket
Engine Company last evening. The
majority Of those present were not in
favor Of disbanding. The resolution 10
remain an active organization is all right
and the citizens are glad that that much
interest is taken, but the officers OF the
company say they would like 1t II action
would follow the words and the COM
psny be an "aotive'' u in deed a. well
aa words.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1881-12-24
MINING LETTERS.
Yellow Jacket.

GOLD HILL. December "a. 1SSl.-R. d..
Foais. Esq. Vics President: During tne
past week on the 1928 level the east
crosseut from the south Drift was OK.
tended 81 feet. making present lesgtn OF
same &c feet; ground showing an increase
Of quartz giving low assays. On the
5000 level the east crossdriit Is IN from
switch 332 feet. having made Az feet
during the week; face Of same in por.
phyry with stringsrs OF quartz M
SLIGHT seepase Of water. At q point 27S
feel south Of same switch have started
an east crossdriit which is today in 50
feet, with face in dry porphyry. On
the north lateral drift, 5000 level. the
east erosscut is In 4S feet. having ex.
tended same 81 feet since last report,
with same character Of ground n men.
toned in last letter. Pumping the usual
quantity OF water. with oil machinery 10
good order.
MERCER OrrY. for
T. G. TAYLOR, Superintendent.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1881-12-24
Real Estate Transfers.

Following are the transactions in real
estate. as recorded In the County Record.
er's Office, for the past week:
Z. Harville and wife to Exempt Fire
Association, south 81 feet 8 inches OF
lot 8, block "a and 8 feet 4 inches Of
north portion OF lot No. .. range A.
Virginia. consideration $1,000.
Hugh Mckay and wife to Margaret
Halligan lot l00x6O feet on west side Of
Stewart street. Virginia. consideration
S75.
Fred Schroeder to Frank Michlberger
oIs-hali Of lot. block ia. range u,
Virginia. consideration $3.50.
N. j. Jenkins to Chas. O'Donall loo
feet situated on the Divide, Gold Hill
line, consideration $40.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1881-12-24
Attempted Murder and suicide.

wAvnRLrY, Neb., December ga
domestic tragedy occurred here this fore
noon. A man named Travis has been
absent in the mountains three years.
His wife supported the family by clerk.
ing in q drug store and keeping the Post.
ofie. She is said by those who know
her TO be ON excellent woman In every
respect. Travis returned some weeks
AGO. A m~sddlesome neighbor told ugly
stories, but pence was restored. This
moruinQ Travis assaulted his wife with
great isrocity, giving her five wounds
With . bu,chsr.knife, and then out his
own throat. The woman may not die.
Travis 10 net much hurt. Hs was n.
rested and Il in jail here.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1881-12-24

It is wonderful that q subtle, mias.
matte poison should produce that pscu.
liar condition OF the system which Pre-.
walls when alternate chills and burning
heat freeze and scorch the bsdy at regu.
lar intervals, aud II Is no less wonderful
that medical skill has been able to reach
and expel this poison from the system,
as Ayers Ague Cure always does.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1881-12-24
Chicago Guaranteed Against New
York.

CHICAGO. December 23.-Health Com.
missioner De Wolf. learning that the
steamer wsstphalia had just arrived at
New York with 1900 emigrants infected
With the smallpox. has requested the
medical officer In charge Of the quaran.
tine to detain the whole load for four.
teen days. and protested against their
immediate passage to the Northwest.
Tho Commissioner says ho will protect
Chicago In the premises and calls on the
State Board Of Health to act. Score
tary Raush sustsins Dc Wolf. and mott.
fes the New York officials mud, tho rail.
road officers that these people will not
be allowed to enter Illinois until a prop.
er time has expired.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1881-12-24
Religious Notices.

81. Johns (~Episcopall Church. Gold
hili.-Holy Communion services at IL
A. NJ, Rev. George n. Eastman officiating.
All are cordially invited. Sunday school
at I p. N.
Methodist Church. Gold Hili-Unitsd
Sunday school at 2.P. n. All.are cordially
invited.
There will be divine service at Dayton
tomorrow evening at 7:s0 o'clock. Rev.
George n. Eastman officiating. All arc
cordially welcome.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1881-12-24
star OF Major Gsserai forman.

Major General Forman has made the
following appointments on his STAFF, with
the rank Of Lieutenant Colonel: George
f. Ford, Assistant Adjutant General;
George Semi. Engineer Officer; Isaac l..
Requa. Ordnance Officer; Chancellor
Derby, Quartsrmastsr; j. b. Overton,
Commissary; ]. W. Eckley, Paymsstsr;
]. Minor Taylor. Inspector; NJ. N.Stone,
Judge Advocate; Psrley j.. Aiken. Sur
Reon Orrick w. Marys is an Abide
Camp with rank Of Major.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1881-12-24
school Prizes Awarded as susro.

W. W. Booher, Principal OF the Sutro
school, and his assistant, yesterday pre-
ssnted iosr prizes as Christmas presents
10 that many OF their pupils. In the
Professor class Frank Littleton received
a nice gold pen. worth S. 75. for the
most improvement in writing. aud Han
nah Burke received SO 50 in coin as next
prize. In Miss Rothschild's class Nellie
Cathcart was awarded q gold pen for first
prize, and May Sullivan given 81 Tor
standing second in improvement.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1881-12-24
Claiming Too Much.

WASHINGTON. December 24.-Soms
cool.headed Pennsylvania Republicans
think that Cameron Is crowdipg too far
the matter OF appointments in his State.
and many friends advise him to take q
moro oonciliatory course, which no re-
fuaes to adopt.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1881-12-24
Holiday Goods.

Chubbuck & Thorburp. Of the Geld
Hill P~ostofics Book and Variety Store,
announces to the public that they have
lust received a large and well selected
stock Of Christmas goods, which they
offer for sale at greatly reduced prices
Call and examine before purchasing else
where.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1881-12-24

Hub Puuch a. . beverage. whether cold
or no. Is Just the thing. No might cap" after
exposure to cold Is more beneficial, and TO
,leeplcss, tired or discomforted pers,ns 1t Is
soothing and refreshing. Bold by ~ Grocer;
by Richsris 4 H.rrison. Agents for the Pacific
Cosst. Han Francisco.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1881-12-24

No one whose blood is impure can
feel we'll. There 10 o weary, languid
feeling. and often q sense OF discourage
ment and dependency. Persons having
this feeling OF lassitude and depression.
should take Ayers Sarsaparilla to purify
and v~italize the blood.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1881-12-24
An ~EnJoyable Dance.

The National Guard social Of last
evening was well attended. The floo'
was in good condition for dancing. the
music frst.rate and the Nationals cour'
teous and obliging to guests. IL any
person did not enjoy himself or herself,
IL wal their own fault.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1881-12-24
.u,..,. I'M. M.rn,nx

G Cops. J Mccormack, J c Cohos, Miss
Pairchiid. Miss " Gallagher, o Lonkey. J
Laity, Miss + West. Maggie Gillespie, FS
Berry. Miss J s Blakeley, Mrs wissman
aud children. Mrs II p Heating, Matte
Murphy. SUE Murphy. II Shilling.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1881-12-24
A GARD

To all who are suffering from the errors and
indiscrotions Of youth. nervous weakness. early
decay. loss OF manhood. &C., Will send . recipe
th.t will cure you. FREE OF CHARGE, This
in South America. Send q self addressed en-.
vslope TO the REV. JosEPu IsxAs, Stallion ID,
v,'o yorl Cfv. no2 6m
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1881-12-24
T. G. TAYLOR, Superintendent.
Alta.

GoLD HILL. December "a. lssl.-W
II. Watson. Secretary. San francisco
Since last rspor. the east drift. 2lo'
level. was extended 80 feet. and tn.
west drift. same level, 81 feet. The rocl
in both drifts 10 very hard. The draiI
DRIFT 10 in ~ feet.
E. d. BOYLE. Superintendent.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1881-12-24
De..r,ur.. Last evening

Thomas wooley. William Stewart. AT
Abbott. Mrs J bennington, II $ Neaehem.
Thomas Reynolds. ] swetman and wife
and children. Gus Shaw, Miss N L Wells,
E q Monroe.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1881-12-24
srOcK r o


LAST EVENING.
40 Eureka Con-. Is
100 Northern Belle. 81
100 Manhattan, 2
$50 Navajo, zoe
Gao Albion. Ia. l 80
$50 Mt. Diablo.
100 Holmes. SOC
200 Eureka Tunnel,
IS Bodie. "a
$50 Mono. Coo
800 Orc. zoe
ESQ Bolie Tunnel. Ia
so Martin White. ~
$40 Tiptop. 2a,3
rs Silver King. l9h
$50 Wales, 15c
THIS NonsIso.
200 Ophir. 6
40 Mexican, %
Is5 Gould & Curry. "A, 4 20
400 Best 4 Beleher. 7k,7S
$50 California, 33c
$40 Savage. 2 05
G35 Con. Virginia, l 10
100 Chollar. l Is
$50 Potosi. l AZ
$50 Hale i Norcross, IN, i ~,
40 Crown Point. l
100 Yellow Jacket, 81
1000 Imperial. &c
30 kentuck, Ia
ass Bsleher, l CO, i GO
ITO Overman, IL, 30
$50 Justice. Coo
Gio Sierra Nevada, %. 9S, 9S
900 bullion, I ~
$40 Union Con-, liS, li's
$50 Alta. 3 30. 4
100 Julia. loo
200 Caledonia. 30
10 Andes. SIC
80 Silver Hill, 25c
4i0 Albion. IL
400 Golden Gate. 2 %
l25 Mt. Diablo, ca
$3.50 Bodie. ~, 2 co
500 Bechtel, 100
l95 Syndicate, zoe
80 Concordia, ~
200 Orc. zoe
100 Tiptop. 3a
~ Silver King, 19k
100 Bodie, ~
50 Mt. Diablo.
100 Bodio Tunnel, N
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1881-12-24
CAUTION.

ALL PERSONS ARE HEREBY FORbLD
count. che hsvins isn ny bed and board With.
out 'aa''a'a' 'sa''' GEORGE COUNTER.
Cola Hii. December i, issi.