davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Daily bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Hawaii]) 1882-1895, 1884-06-14
Che 9aitg 8@lletip,
SATURDAY, JUNE ID, 1884.
The EFFECT OE ACE ON The EYE.

1t is found on an average of
observations, that at ten years
of age the crystalline lens in
the eye may be rendered SO
convex as to give a clear
image of an object thrceinches
away. AT twcnty-one it will
only accommodate itself to an
object four and a half inches
from the eye. Anythingnearer
will be obscure, because the
lens will not assume a form
sufficiently convex to retract
to a focus on the retina rays
of light divergent as any
nearer object will radiate.
At forty years of age the
"near point has reached to
distant of nine inches, and
at fifty to thirteen inches. At
sixty years of age the lens has
so far lost it's flexibility, and
therefore is power of respon-
ing to the muscle, that it can
not ordinarily give a clear
image Of any object less then
twenty-six inches away. At
seventy-five the power accom-
monation is lost; light still
passes through the eye, and
is focused on the retina, but
when it comes in parable
rays, Parallel rays it can
converge on the retina, but
divergent rays require that
extra retractives power which
the age eye has lost by the
hardening of the lens. Not
as a matter of disease, then,
but in the ordinary course of
years, and in every eye alike,
is the bodily sight graduary
weaned from the scrutiny OF
near objects around, and per-
mitted to turn q clear vision
only upon the Kings far off.
The Daily bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Hawaii]) 1882-1895, 1884-06-14
the AUTHORITY OF THE MINISTER OF
TO-DAY,

We doubt whether any change in
the training of clergymen will enable
them to take that position of au-
thority among men which would have
been accorded to them unsought
fifty years ago. People have learned
in the meantime to prove all things
and all men; to look through all
fictitious claims; to go below cos
tunes and office and rank, to the
human soul underneath. They will
not unlearn the less. The man in
the pulpit will be to them always, as
now, fellow-sinner with the man in
the pew. Presumably the clergy
man is struggling to find the right
road upward. If he has found it he
has solved the problem of the day,
his word will be listened to with
respect and gratitude. But it will
be because he has solved the problem,
not because he stands in the pulpit.
Authority has largely left the office,
but it has descended with double
force upon the man.-DetroH Free
Press.
These facts are sufficient to show
that bloody sweat so called, is
neither an impossible, nor super
natural, phenomenon; but the re-
suit, under certain conditions, of a
state of great mental anguish and ex-
element.
Chales Meinninger was the latest
man cremated at Washington, Penn
sylvania, furnace. Like most of
those who have gone through fire
to vindicate their opinions, he came
from Cincinnati. You never find a
Chicago man incinerating himself.
They've had enought of fires thefe.
Mamma, what's book-worm ?"
Zone who loves to read and to study
and collect books, my dear" The
next night company called. Miss
Edith, who wears rings innumer-
able. was present. sob. mamma,
look at Miss. Edith's rings / guess
she is ring worm, amt she Pr
Springfield, 60. } News.
The managers of the United States
end of the international Fisheries
Exhibition, at London, should be
brought to book. All around the
American section are hung the
shields and names of various States,
but for some reason Michigan has
been left out.
At suit in st. Louis the plaintiff
swore that the sealskin sacque about
which the fur was chung in the most
ungainly manner and destroyed her
peace Of mind while she wore it,"
In Detroit it is generally the hus-
bands peace of mind that is des-
troyed till he buys the sealskin
sacque.
A floating tricycle. it the latest
craze in England. The circumfer-
ences of the wheels are filled
with air, which prevents the crazy
looking concern from sinking. DE
trOt Free Press
Potato bugs have begun to cross
Brooklyn Bridge, and the structure
may. now be pronounced safe. De
krOit Free Press
Any one of seven distinct causes
The Daily bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Hawaii]) 1882-1895, 1884-06-14

renders place liable to he shaken up
by an earthquake Ischia had all the
seven conditions. d. II. p.
A paper down East is threatened
with libel suit for calling man a
dude, The paper now says that
dude is q complimentary term.-D.
r. p
The Daily bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Hawaii]) 1882-1895, 1884-06-14

A lady who had b bought
groceries had them weighed
as they were sent home and
found them bright. SO she
went down and complimcnted
him on his honesty, and he
said he always intentcd to do
what was right, and then,
after she had departed, The
went and discharged the clerk
who put up the goods.-Bos-
ton Post.
The Daily bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Hawaii]) 1882-1895, 1884-06-14

"You should not have
stayed away so long" She
said in icy tones, as her thea
ter escort slid into his seat ten
minutes after the ring-up of
the second act.
The Daily bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Hawaii]) 1882-1895, 1884-06-14

A Louisville paper says /:
GA colored man fell off the
wharf yesterday morning and
died, being unknown Had
he been well acquainted, then,
we suppose he would have
swan Burlington Haac-
keye.
Saturday press. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1880-1885, 1884-01-05
LfrE pORFTgy VIEWS

bcet tea IS the latest popular bevcr
age at American bars.
Extensive petroleum deposits have
been discovered in Russia.
Eight thousand French officers have
offered themselves for service in Ton
quin.
a committee on labor" to be APP
pointed by the house of representa-
tives.
Major-General Hancock has been
enthusiastically received in San Fran
cisco.
The Emperors OF Russia, Austria and
Germany are soon TO meet al it is
said
Anti Chinese legislation has been
vigorously cut out by the California
delegation.
Sarah Bernhardt has horSewhippcd
an actress who wrote a satirical book
about her.
The trustees of the James Lick fund
in San Francisco are about to distribute
$345,ooo
Americans are charged with planning
the explosions in the underground rail
way at London.
The sanitary inspection of the dairy
Is likely to be made a health regulation
hereafter in New York.
During the week ending December
2znd, five church fairs were in pro
gress in San Francisco.
The 23rd ultimo, the anniversary OF
the woman's crusade, was observed
Throughout many of the United States.
The worlds fair project, to be held
In San Francisco in 1887, has received
the endorsement of the Pacific Coast
delegation in congress.
A disastrous storm visited England
on the evening of the nth ultimo.
Buildings were injured, shipping
wrecked and many people killed.
Mrs. Langtry is to close her seaso
in the United States next June and
will then go to Australia via Honolulu,
where she expects to give matinee.
A new food fish called black cod has
been discovered. It's caught off Queen
Charlottes Island in deep water and
the supply is said to be incxhaustible.
A movement is under way in Boston
to enforce the laws existing to the effect
that no person under Ia, nor women,
be employed in stores more than 90
hours a week
Marquis Tseng recently said he
could distinctly affirm that China would
break off official relations with France
if the French should take either
Bacninh or Sontay.
A basis of agreement has been ar
rived at between Manitoba, Ontario
and the Dominion Government IN re-
god to the boundary dispute between
Manitoba and Ontario.
Senator Anthony of Rhode Island
has been proposed though not yet
chosen president of the senate, and
Gen. Arson G. McCook has been
elected secretary.
The Pekin authorities deny that they
were implicated in the murder of the
King of Anam, recently poisoned. 1t
Is stated that one OF the kings wives
committed the murder, at the instiga-
ton of the mandarins.
"Nihilism seems to have invaded
China, and the sallow Terrorists are re-
ported to be tearing down and blowing
up the houses of missionaries in Can
ton. This is not surprising. The
indications are that it will not be pos
sible for foreigners to live in any
quarter in Canton after the next
French success in Tonquln,' says a
London dispatch.
Saturday press. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1880-1885, 1884-01-05

A Successful Hous< successful House A .tk.
lag Instance u N Retail DRY cess say l.
afforded BY The I~ad.ng Millinery Hoas< of Charles
ti>hsl corner Foss and Hosei zsresss Tbs Psopri~,~
Mr. FishsI has apqsssd tbs an of holding custom. Any
Dfy Goods hos.< car. BY freely advertising, dsa~
,omsrs twice: bi 10 hold them, ~sd enjoy shss
esnhsno< cali, fos the sxsfei.< a and lh<raisy.
Gooh mn>s be m>sksd dowa and sold for sh>a sksy
are: never mi~ep~s>~ns essei< Thai issks pois1y
a chai<s Fi>h<l. and sAsa policy ~. n>ds shs tsa'
cs< Y shs ps@s<. N s Isn<. lrsdns sszeash-
fare Il Hsnoiuiu. Ihs Leading hllin<y Ss9s q
Ch4sI<s J. Hsch<i. y " hoasolain vhss nscys y "
Ne. yok. Ch>si<> J. gi<h~l s4hes 9<eiaky a ~
ta<sy. ~ ~ s~s ~ = ~ sGkAs = ~ ssv.
Saturday press. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1880-1885, 1884-01-05

Last Tuesdays Inauguration OF new
year Mas humiliating to all lovers OF
good government The spectacle OF
drunken men and women staggering
along the streets, leering from doors
and windows, lolling in tipsy s,upor or
screaming in inebriate excitement, was
a spectacle Tor decent women to shad-
der at, and for strong men to gaze
upon with indignant scorn "Hawal ior
the Hawaiians Increase the people
There is no king but alcohol and Glib
son is his prophe, y
Saturday press. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1880-1885, 1884-01-05

The Gibson administration has
taught us the danger OF going at loose
ends. and the folly of trusting to ira
dition for preoedents of governmental
action. What has once been done
may continue to be repeated, and the
mere accession OF better men to office
can hereafter afford no guarantee be
yond that of the hour. The duties of
cabinet officers to the country, and
their liabilities for malversation of
office, need to be more exactly defined
by law; and the people to be protected
from the acts of vicious cabinets by
more rapid and more certain remedies
than those now provided by impeach-
ment alone Reduction of expenses
and clearance of debt is what is needed
to-day; but this cannot be effected
while usurious borrowing is allowed to
90 on; while civil lists, junketing, play
embassies, and order-hunting agencies
usurp SO large part OF the revenue,
to the neglect OF substantial public
Improvements. An onerous duty will
deyolye upon the independent legislator
who may be elected to the Legislature
of ISS4; but give such men majority
IN the house, and Hawai may once
more be made glad Let them be who
may white or brown, foreign OF native;
stout hearts and thinking brains are
what We need
Saturday press. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1880-1885, 1884-01-05

1t is rumored that the Khedive OF
Egypt has notified England that he
cannot confront the present situation
unless his position is secured by the
presence of other than Egyptian
troops II is believed, therefore, that
a strong English force will be dis
patched to Egypt. Several battalions
of militia have been enrolled to re-
place troops withdrawn from Ireland.
General Sir Evelyn Wood estimates
that in order 10 make reasonably sure
OF crushing III Mahdi an expedition
containing $1,000 Anglo Indian troops
will be necessary.
Saturday press. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1880-1885, 1884-01-05
rHE cBtunrR or couyyscr

Last weeks Press contained a short
editorial which spoke in respectful
language Of a majority of the chamber
of commerce, but alluded to a minor
ity in terms which an amiable and gen
orally just contemporary considered
"nippant and impcrtncnt." We adj
NIT the nippancy but deny the imper-
tinence. We adore nice old ladies.
Next to reading the wise and witty,
humorous and humane, enterprising
and eXhilerating pages of the Hawaiian
Gazette, VIC like to listen to the con
versation of old ladies. And because
we had in mind few public men OF
this community whose mental charac
teristics are essentially feminine and
thoroughly senilc, we wrote of them in
a manner that may have been fippani
but was certainly not unkind. The
writer yields precedence to no one in
the respect and confidence with which
he regards a majority Of those mem
bers of the chamber of commerce with
whom he has the honor of personal
acquaintance. To most of the gentle
men by name mentioned in the
Gaaette's paragraph he is indebted fol
many couresies and much wholesome
advice. We are sorry if any member
of the chamber of commerce who is al
once honest and courageous has been
annoyed by our last weeks paragraph
When all the foregoing is said there
remains the really essential questions
ais the chamber of commerce a pub
lie body ?" "And is ii the wisest
policy to keep its deliberations secret ?
We are willing to concedc that if the
chamber of commerce considers itsel
purely private corporation the public
has no right to demand to know any
thing concerning its deliberations. Bu
if it is not a public body-in the senst
of fairly representing the community
has it any right TO assume to speak fol
the public Are we to understand tina
its letters and resolutions do not speal
for the public2 If so, where is thei
binding force' If the community is tt
stand behind and support the chamber
it has right to know by what argu
ments conclusions have been arrived
at. The public reasons as well as the
chamber and ought not to be expected
to take anything for granted As tc
the question of policy the Press differs
with hesitancy from many of the gen
tlemen who believe in secrecy Bu
we think that free public discussion
organized and kept within the bounds
of courteous language by the represen
tative gentlemen who form the cham
ber-is just what this community anc
this crisis need. And, at least, one o
the gentlemen mentioned by the
Gazette thinks so, too.
Saturday press. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1880-1885, 1884-01-05
Says the Oakland Times: "

Says the Oakland Times: "Talk Of
anti-monopolyl The abrogation OF the
Hawaiian treaty means the greatest
contribution in our power to offer to
England's monopoly OF the traffic, the
industry, the profits Of the whole
globe" Correct, and in nutshell, /"
adds the Sacramento Record Union.
Saturday press. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1880-1885, 1884-01-05

In order to give his readers the
benefit OF a fuller and more diversified
discussion OF the topic now uppermost
in the mind OF the community, a repre-
sentative of the Press called on gen.
tleman who has the reputation OF being
well informed on financial matters, and
asked him to write an article giving his
views ON the currency questions of the
day, The gentleman replied that he
did not consider his views of sufficient
Importance to press them on the pub
lie, but on being asked it he had any
objection to answering some questions
on this subject, which, at the present
time, seemed to be occupying the pub
lie mind very largely, he said "l.et
me hear your questions" The inter
view then proceeded as follows:
(Which do you favor, gold, silver o.
mixed eauency, or let,ing il continue in il
present form p
:" ann in favor Of carping out the Law ol
1870"
"rha, means gold basis, does !, no, y
"Seitainly."
Gould the 1870 ae. be pa, in force with
Saturday press. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1880-1885, 1884-01-05
Honolulu, January 4, 1883.

The authorities Of Washington City
have just officially notified General
Rufus ingalls,, who for years occupied
the position OF quartermaster-general,
that all his public accounts have been
carefully examined and found correct
to a cent. His official transactions
involved over $5oo,ooo, 900.
Saturday press. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1880-1885, 1884-01-05

A very important decision has just
been rendered BY the Supreme Cour
Of the United States. Ii is to the Ct
feet that the powers, duties, privileges
and obligations OF corporations Of
foreign creation are governed by the
laws OF the country OF their creation,
and that by these laws the contract
rights OF American citizens arc con
trolled.
Saturday press. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1880-1885, 1884-01-05
Ncm Aobertiscmcnts.
= II u S T A c E,

n STAGE,
(FoRMERLy WITH DoLLrs & col
Wholesale aud Retail Grocer,
III. KiSG STREET ..........UspsR HARaoNy HALL.
Family Plantation and Ship stores supplied at short
notice. New goods BY every steamer. Orders from
the other Island faithfully executed.
Telephone No. ui9.
I75iY
Saturday press. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1880-1885, 1884-01-05

The news received by last mail re-
lative to the treaty now before congress
gives further indications of the deter
mined effort of its opponents to ac-
complish its overthrow. The steps
taken in the lower house to rush
through a resolution to give notice of
termination is thought TO be an effort
on the part of the South to check the
treaty projects with Mexico and GER
tain of the Spanish West Indies, as has
been mooted, under the fear of their
products interfering with the industries
of the South. The hopeful outlook we
have is the contrary spirit that per
vades the upper house, where the reso-
luton will be discussed and referred
for committee consideration, and the
influence of the cabinet. The report
of Secretary Folger upon the treaty,
and the report of the sugar commission
ers-recently here for investigation
exonerates us entirely from the SANDER
Gus allegations of fraud that the enemies
of the treaty have tried hard to fix
upon us. These are the indications
we have of the present state of affairs
for Minister Resident Carter, assisted
by DIR. ]. Mott Smith and Col. L. S.
Spaulding to work against. 1t is TO be
regretted that, in addition to the sec
tional differences concerning the treaty,
there is likely to be thrown against us
the powerful influence of the Pacific
Mail, known as the Wall-street lobby,
for which We have our bungling prem
ier to thank. The coming mails will
be looked for with additional interest.
Saturday press. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1880-1885, 1884-01-05

Congress adjourned over the holi-
days and will Te-convene ON the 9TH
instant.
Saturday press. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1880-1885, 1884-01-05

The minister of finance has replied
to the communication Of the chamber
of commerce, and it is now understood
that cheques on Bishop & Co., or their
certificates of deposit, payable in United
States gold coin, will be received at the
custom house iordutics, etc, the sameas
before the recent order by the minister.
The cheques on Bishop & Co. are to
be stamped by them. Section of the
currency act requires payment of duties
in gold coin of the United States or
its equivalent" but just what is the
equivalent for such gold is a question
which might puzzle the collector as
well as those having duties to pay. 1t
is not likely that the chamber of com
merce would contend that the silver
coins now current or the Hawaiian
silver coins, would, at their nominal
value, be the equivalent for United
States gold at par. So long as the gov
ernment continues to pay their Liabilities
in current silver coins, and to import
silver coins for use in this country, it
would be inconsistent and wrong to
demand payments in a different and
more expensive currency.
Saturday press. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1880-1885, 1884-01-05

Baker Pasha (Sir Samuel Baker, the
African explorer) viii have supreme
command of the troops in Soudan.
Saturday press. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1880-1885, 1884-01-05
Dp authority.
PORTUGUESE IMMIGRATION

Nl parties desrous Of securing the services Of rcu
guese Contrac, laborers under the auspices of tn,
Board Of immigration, invited inform the pres
dent Of the Board, in writing as early day as con
venent, Of the number and class Of aborcrs they re
quire.
CHAs. Z CuLiCK.
Minister u the interior,
And President Board of Immigration,
Interior Once, November "a, 1851
iyou
Saturday press. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1880-1885, 1884-01-05

The French have captured the prin-
cipal outposis of Sontay, embracing five
strongly-fortifed villages. The enemy
made stubborn resistance. The
French loss is 400 men, and IS officers
killed and wounded, Admiral Cour-
bet, commanding, had 1000 men, 4, 900
being engaged in action and the re-
mainder in reserve. The Chinese still
hold the fortress at Sontay. The prin.
cipal fighting occurred on the river
bank. Several villages were captured
at the point of the bayonet. The
French advanced within mile of the
citadel, but there will probably be very
heavy fighting before they reach that
place. The Chinese lost heavily from
the shells OF the fleet.
Saturday press. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1880-1885, 1884-01-05
ofee of Superintendent, o, water Works

HoSotuLu, July }, iSss
All persons having Water Privileges are notified thai
THEFT WArfR RATES are PAYABLE semi.anuually in adj
vance At the Office of the Superintendent of watei
Works, foot Of Nuuanuu street, upon the isi day O
January and July Of each year. L. B. WILSON,
uFu Superintendent Water Work =
Saturday press. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1880-1885, 1884-01-05

Annexation Of Egypt to England is
talked Of an Cairo
Saturday press. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1880-1885, 1884-01-05

THE ELECTION. Of REPRESENTATIVES to
i the next LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBt " willtalr
place throughout the various Election Districts Of the
Kingdom on WEDNESDAY the 9th Day Of FEB.
RUARy. 1884.
The Polls At the several places of election will he
opened at O'Clock, AM. ON the day above gained and
closed at O'Clock, r.N
The following places designated ror holding the
election.
Saturday press. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1880-1885, 1884-01-05
SATURDAY
INDEPENDENT TICKET OF REPRESENTATIVES
FROM HONOLULU,
LEGISLATIVE SESSION or 1884.


NJ Print ah5rr me namef Of me fon,
g.Hfl,m,q Dom,1aiof by MS mictudru, poie,l
ofH5Boi,,ifh 10 ronfgf ai Ute oomiHg cie,ho0 IoJ
,saif IN Hc Ifgi.lHnrr Of 1884, ne bcieV,
Hat9 Msy ayt sl,toi Mty ,aH 5oo,k Ioy m,
coof Of aHH ft0th
Saturday press. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1880-1885, 1884-01-05

NOTICE TO STOCKHOLDERS.
The regular QUARTERLY MEETING Of C.
BREWER COMPANY will be held at the Office o
the company on FRIDAY, January II,
J. o. CARTER, Secretary.
I7s.at
Saturday press. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1880-1885, 1884-01-05
tlcw advertisements.
. kMovAL NOTICE.

IHOS. G. THRuM will rc.establish his MER.
NHANI STREET STATIONERY AND nOok
hiNnERN in the new CAMPBELL BLOCk-M
he oll stand, near the BANK about the MIDDLE Of
NENf WEEK
Saturday press. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1880-1885, 1884-01-05

TIME TABLE FOR THE STEAMER
LIKELIKE.
This steamer will leave Honoiuiu each TUESDAY
At A. ". touching at i.aiaina. Maalaea bay, Mskena
Mahukona. kawaihae. f.aupahoehoe and H,lo
Kssurning will 'eash a aIi the above ports. arriving
los WILDER & Co.
Saturday press. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1880-1885, 1884-01-05

DLANTERs LINE
FOR SAN FRANCISCO.
O. BREWER 4 COMPANY, AO~mss.
Merchandise received Storage Free and liberal cash
advances made on shipments BY this line. r'a.
Saturday press. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1880-1885, 1884-01-05
NASTY CURRENT LITERaruRE.

The Cleveland Plaindealer observes
that :" if responsible newsdealers would
resolve not to sell the less flagrantly
indecent papers course such news
dealers do not sell absolutely vile pub
lications-the case would be simpliiied.
We do not see how respectable dealer
can bring himself to expose such wares
for sale. He can plead the demand
but that is poor plea, because de-
mand exists for everything nasty on the
face Of the earth" "That is well
enough says the Sacramento Record
Union, "but the Plaindealer is in error.
Many newsdealers who claim to be
respectable do sdl the absolutely vile
publications. And the same paper of
another issue says: "Another state
has filed into line in the matter of sup
pressing vicious periodicals. First,
Georgia, next Illinois, then New York,
and now Indiana In all these states
judges have been found, attorney-gener-
ais discovered. and juries impaneled
that hold the publication and circula-
ton of such sheets to be criminal acts
under existing laws. We believe Cali
fornia is prepared without further legis-
lation to wheel into line and pronounce
against the whole fash sheet iniamy.'
And now comes the Kingdom OF Ha-
waii and says; "You shall not sell
these vile publications here, either