davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1884-02-17
OVER n WATER.

Mass Meeting at Pieadilly-Parlia-
ment Not I'm Accord with the PeO-
plea Motion Conforming the
governments Egyptian Policy
Measures to Suppress the Slave
Trade-2OO Children Killed by
the Arabs at Sinkat.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1884-02-17

Go to P. Steler. He sells his optica
goods below cost. \
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1884-02-17

SAN Francisco, Feb. 16.-Police Officer
John Nicholson was shot and killed by an
unknown assailant at / 40 this morning.
There is no theory as to the manner of the
shooting. nor has any cause been stated.
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1884-11-12
Increase Of the Male SCI.


One OF the curious facts brought out by the
census Of lss0 was the increasing ratio Of
males to females in the United States as a
whole. In 1870 the native females were in
excess Of the males to the number Of 1855;
IN 1850 the native males exceeded the native
females O,66s. In the same period the ex-
cess Of fOreign-born males had increased from
49, 51 to ISL, ls9. This means that among
the fOreigu-boru population there were in 1870
liz males to 100 females, and in lsS0 slightly
more than lie males to 100 females; while,
whereas, in 1870 there were in the country
more than l,00l native-born females for 900
males, there were in 1850 about | ,0l4 males to
every l 200 females. The chart published by
the Bureau of Education brings this out very
fully, showing that not only did the excess Of
males over females increase during the decade
IN those States in which males are in excess,
but that in most Of those States which have
pTepOnderance of females the difference in
numbers was diminished during the same
period By the increase Of the males. Thus the
excess Of white females over white males
diminished in North Carolina from % 900 to
II 900, In South Carolina from 5000 to 5000
in Georgia from 1900 to 1000, and in Ala
bama from | Il 900 to 1000. Tennessee cou-
verted during the decade an excess of 5000
females into one Of I 200 males. Some of the
States and Territories which most largely in
creased their excess Of white males were Colo
RADIO, 10000 to $1,000; Texas, 10000 81 900;
Dakota, 1000 to $4,000; Kansas, 10000 to 76,
600; Nebraska, $4,000 to $4,000, and Arizona,
1000 to $4,000. Utah, spite of Aormonism,
has an increasing excess OF males, factor
which, if it continues, will in time put a
practical end to polygamy. In Pennsy lvania
the excess Of white females over white males
has increased, as it has also in New York,
Connecticut, Massachusetts,, Rhode Island and
New Jersey. PHILADELPHIA Record e.
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1884-11-12

SAYS the supply Of water to the lands Of the
plaintiffs is reduced 20 that, whereas formerly
: trough inches broad BY inches high
would not carry of all the water, now a trough
inches wide by inches high is sufficient.
The plaintiffs contend that by the evidence
the patches adjacent to the springs, now held
BY defendant are not entitled to water as Of
night obtained BY prescription. The evidence
is that these patches when cultivated in kalo,
were accustomed from ancient times to be filled
with water, as they needed it, directly from
the main auwai through openings made 10 the
banks. When one patch was full the water
was made to fow into the Patch next below it
until this was full, and when all were full the
water would be stopped of from the main auwai
by filing the cut or opening with sods or
stones. The argumsn. is made that these
patches had no regular days allotted in which
they received their water supply, but took il
as they needed it; and as some Of the witnesses
say ''f1rtively," no right by prescription was
thus acquired.
But a large number Of these patches be-
lcuged to the konOhiki, or general land owner
in whose land some Of these springs which
supply the water are situated.
By the rules Of ancient Hawaiian agriculture
the konohiki pitches would be entitled to wa
ter Ard It is a general principle, and not
disputed, that a land owner is entitled TO the
use Of the water originating upon his land,
subject Gully TO the rights which others may
acquire by prescription. As to the patches Of
land in the immediate proximity Of the springs
not owned by the konohik, but granted as
kuleanas, and now in possession Of the Defend
ant VIC are Of the opinion that rights Of water
can be acquired for them by sufficiently loag
and adverse oPeu use of such water as may be
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1884-11-12

leave his original contract with the Board
OF Immigration still subsisting. The ser
want has q right to have his original con
tract annulled, for this is the contract
which binds him
II the cruelty or misusage be done TO
the laborer, or the violation OF the terms
OF the contract be occasioned. by an over
seer, or other director Of the laborer. and
not the actual contracting master. the NJ
suit would be the same as II done BY the
master himself and the Magistrate would
be authorized to cancel the contract.
The Star Mill Co, like the majority Of
the plantation enterprises in this country
IS a corporation, but It has to work through
managers. agents officers and oyerseers
and the laborer can RELY ON his contract
being cancelled by Magistrate in case
made, for the default or misdoings Of
these agents by whatever name they may
be called.
But the law says that master can be
| hnsd IN q sum not less than five nor more
than hundred dollars and in default Of
payment be imprisoned at hard labor until
the same is paid
| We think that any overseer or director
Of contract labor found guilty of cruelty
or misusage is so far forth a master" in
the meaning of this law and liable to the
penalty above mentioned.
These provisions Of the law are intended
for the protection of the servant and they
apply in terms TO contracts made abroad
and IN this country to the contracts con
templated by Section 1917 and 14lS of the
Civil Code.
Having thus found that the defendant
= hartnd l,1- n lss-.l fraat Of "a
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1884-11-12
Chinese Feeding their Dead.

Recently in Portland, hacks and express
Wagons loaded with Cinnamon, roast pigs etc,
commenced to pour across the Stark st. fairy
on their way to Lone Fir Cemetery to observe
The religious ceremony commonly called feed
ing the dead. A reporter VI this paper, who
visited the cemetery during the afternoon.
found large number of Cinnamon engaged in
this pious duty The roast pigs and chickens
were placed around on the ground among the
graves OF the Chinese aud at the head Of nearly
every grave candles were burning. From the
best information to be obtained in regard to
this custom it seems the food is intended as a
sort Of propitiatory offering to the Chinese
devil, The offerings varied according to the
habits and tastes Of the occupants Of the
graves. At the grave of one his friend, after
digging holes in the hard ground with his
knife, stuck up two candles and then laid ont
several sets Of chop-sticks aud as many small
cups, which he filled with wine; then he placed
some bowls Of rice and package Of cigarettes
and 4 small vessel Of opium. Then he made
several bows and genufections, as if inviting
bis dead friend or the other party to set to. A
number Of fires were burning in the vicinity,
and on these were placed pieces Of paper with
squares Of imitation gold leaf pasted on them
representing gold coin, aud smaller squares
punched full Of holes represented the brass
cash, which coin has a hole in the center.
Some burned small garments made Of paper,
and thus furnished new spit 10 their friends
at small cost. After the pigs and chickens had
been displayed long enough to give the devil
time to satisfy himself they were carefully re-
placed in the wagons aud brought back to
Ors3ORiaA-
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1884-11-12

Shs can do up bundle neatly-some times.
She e1n say "no" and stick 10 il for all
tine.
She can say ~nO" in such a Low, soa voics
that II meats ~yes."
She cun sharpen lead pencil-if You give
her plenty Of tins and plenty Of lead pencils.
Che can earTy an umbrella 20 gracefully
that all The water dips down her eonpa5-
ion's back.
She can dance ak niEhis a week and makes
DE best sundzF-school teacher on che seventh
day.
She can appreciate kiss from her husband
seveuty-yearS amer the marriage ceremony
has tsken place
che can walk half Mgia with a oolicky
baby without once expressing a desire e
nardsF the infant.
She can pass > display window Of 4 dry
goods store without stSpping-if abe il nm
mig 10 estsh = train.
She can change her mild siItecn ti1uas a
day and get most righlsousIy ,anrry vksb
sayone calls her tickle
She can suffer abuse and neglect for rearn.
which one touch Of Kindness o. consideration
viii drive from her rscollertiUa- 4 ~ .uf|
She can drive man half distracted and ex-
asPerate him beyoud al patience, and then
diearu all bis anger with one smile and Danish
AL tho1ghts Of retaliation
She can 20 10 church and aftervard tell
yol What every woman fnTlhe congregation
had On, and n some fsre ihslsDces can give 4
faint idea Of what tie text Was.
She en- talk noHseuse hfty-6ve minutes in
IN hour-When Hhs haB llg lslk TO uen-and
in the remaining Eve minutes talk more coaa-
mon sense than nan can IN half day.
Shs can npeud slo0,e09 year and rcvel
N luxury with the grace 70 the manor botn
of queen, and yet be JET ss hzppy ~ trt1
nodenaT fusnialed roorns a $eoo ! year.
She can fuuple % Si7 ,eb6 worth Of dreus
goodss and bay . spool Of thread 'wiIhra an
order % have il dsiiveled ifpuF. nsiIs laEsy;
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1884-11-12
9auaiian 6azette,
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER L 1854
Supreme Court OF the Hawaiian IslAaa..--
in Banco
10. DAVIS 1t AIS. vs.. ArOSe.

10. DAVIS 1T AIS. vs.. AFoNe.
Jrff. c. ,. NrcuHy,y ,. 4rF,i- J. 0giaie" q ~
Co.gs ~ J--sd c. }.
This is a case appealed from the Coumis-
sioners Of private ways and water rights OF
the District Of Waialua, Oahu.
Counsel for the defendant moved to dismiss
the appeal for want Of Jurisdiction in the Com
nissiousrs upon the case stated by the record
and the Judgment thereon. The Court over
ruled the motion upon the following cOusidera-
tious.
By the record il appears that the defendant
vas duly summoned before the Commissioner
80 answer % the demand or complaint 'Kui,
Of y. o. Davis ard other plaintiffs named, that
the said Along had wruugfuliy taken the water
OF the springs of 'Kalis' and 'PAhukii' TO the
injury and damage Of the water rights Of the
plaintiffs AZ 'PaukAuwila' and on the lands
adjoining at kamooloa on the north
The sole provision for the jurisdiction OF
the Commissioners Is found in Section 9e7 Of
the Code, as amended by act OF 1850, which
reads thus 1T shall Be the duty Of such CON-
missioners to hear and determine all cOuiro-
versies respecting rights Of way and nights Of
water between private individuals or between
private individuals and the Government, and
10 Section 99s, as amended by Chapter 10 Of
49, - = -
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1884-11-12
An ola rrudsr',- s.Ur1.

The following is the substance Of a CONVEX
saiion With an "old trader" between Queens
land and some Of the Polynesiau groups
There might be some forty sciooners 20 out
on an average in the course Of year 10 some
part or other Of the south seas Money is not
Jet understood By most Of the islanders,
though they are beginning to take particular
notice Of IT, What they generally get is to-
baceo, pipes, calico, American axes, knives,
etc. Sometimes, too, fancy the "boys" we
get are sold to us by others who have captured
them, and are 80 glad to get somethfng for
them. In few instances we pick I'd people
who are running away from enemies. This is
not common, bat | remember one case. Two
boats were lying of an island in the usual
way, the hrst close by the beach with the
cover boat little way behind il, when a
beautiful young woman plunged of point Of
rock into surf, and, after diving under the
heavy breakers, reached the smooth water and
soon had bold Ct the gunwale Of the first boat
and spr1ng On board. In make and shape she
was enc OF The finest specimens Of the human
race have ever seen; her features small and
e1ceedingiy regular, her eyes almost black,
with long lAshes, and she had beautiful hands
and feet. her hair was all shaved, with tb.
exception Of one tuft of long hair quite on the
crown OF the heap, which was rolled I'D tight
IN small tuft. Size was in q perfect state of
pgdity and az she sat there unabashed, with
hef hands raised 10 her head arranging her
tuft, She was the most graceful creature / ever
saE. While sitting in the stern sheets Of the
boat which was fast distaucibg the shore. Size
vas casting auxious bocks back to the spot
IRON which she had Ieaped, and of sudden
her beautiful eyes frightened up, and there a
smile that had some sort of dsvilmeut In il
e PsAyiHg over her face, caused by her having
eAnghs night Of her pursuers, three in nuntef.
with bow and arrow IN hand The foremost
o. them went down on his right knee, and tlle
gHi motioned the men 10 look cut, md before
ne could take bis aim the boafs sail was run
hallway up The mast and was a protection
ior all in the boat The sail had not been more
tlAn lev minutes up belore several arrows
pirrced II and stuck fhere. This vas A EiguaI
tof The boats crew TO seize their suifer rites.
and Tie hrSt shot caused one man to roll over.
and the others instantly took to the bush. and
no more was seen o6 them. We landed our
fugitive safely on The ships deck, and she
was Supplied With clothing, and soon appeared
Il bone with other female recruits on board
Pol Mil Gazeos
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1884-11-12
Supreme Court OF the Hawaiian IslAnds-.
October Term. 1854. In Banco-
The Bo4Kp OF IM,ueRArIoS VS.. BsNIro
TEIxEIRA IA ESTREIIA.
Jsdd &. j.. NcCrlly J., 4z.sia J. Opiaisa
IF tks Cs,.rf 81 Jn9H G. y

This case comes up by appeal Of the
plaintiff from a decision Of Hon. c. F.
Hart, Circuit Judge Of the Island of Ha-
vaii, in favor Of defendant.
It appears by the record that the defend
ant signed contract in writing ON the
9th of May, 1881, at the Island Of st. Nj
chaels, wherein II is stated that he is de
sirous of emigrating to the Hawaiian
Islands, there to be employed under the
direction Of the Board of Immigration OF
the Hawaiian Kingdom, and in considera-
ton of facilitating (receiving) passage
to the Hawaiian Islands on board the bark
Ssseis, and further undertaking that the
Board of Immigration Will pay or cause 10
be paid to him certain wages, and other
undertakings as to board, lodging, medical
attendance, etc, etc, therein mentioned
the defendant agreed to ~dnly and faith
fully perform such lawful and proper Ia
Dor as he may be directed TO perform, under
the auspices of the Board Of immigration
for and during the space of five years next
succeeding the date Of the commencement
of such service after arrival in the Hawai-
ian hingdom-it being always understood
that he shall not be compelled to labor on
Sunday or any holiday recognized by the
Government, and that his services shall
not be transferred without his CONSENT '
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1884-11-12

in style that will iransfx the proprietor
Of theestablishnent with admiration.
She can look her husband square IN the eye
when be tells her some cock-and-bull story
about being detained at the Office" without
betrAying in the least that she knows him to
be a colossal liar.-ErrhdRge.
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1884-11-12

To eloni-e mahogany, apply acetate Of iron,
French stain, with brush before polishing,
when il will be seen that it strikes web into
the wood and takes fine finish. Unless a
large quantity Of the stain ID required it is
cheaper 70 purchase il. Several good recipes
for its preparation are to be had In the books.
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1884-11-12

r
we-.rs driving the down c1P-ess-
win Il ne steam, a the eoIi- sf
orrr the valleys aad villages
~ ~ me- ~ Sss5 aHd I S'.e n.
TSsnssCsoiE engine sufft and struaE.
HE $3.50 ssS sas = i Sc s s1S So:
I-arr1liyoe I uas proved ahd gay
pa ~ ne ~ 70 Ey q !, Sss go t,-p
Il makes matter about the
d Pa eSssS miles o. either side:
3 -st - Jas IAes yOusIde
with yvur steam shut o. and your brakes in hand.
Do~l The stseRsst and longest grade in The land
We. iS,s o.: ga st: q ias , sTIPfs,;
oatAe hszk aheaa; and =. We past
A iii sersnk hack from car bsIefal bsst-
We yer, EOing ME AID qSa IA ,s.',s minute
rs IiSokt Il he sySs, and she IsoEsd in mine
r9.EiaE hsIsrss;h q dust and smoke; q,
And she HIs eshind as mile and quarter.
Azd often saw hsr-thsi lady mean
That sPoke Of before. She often stood
Atop Of the bank: Il was pretty high
sAe T0aid PICK the dIisies cut Of the grees,
EeAsd 90 L b frisnas, that Eir andI,
Ihoagh va rSs-sd. stAlWIri chap
k kas iSs = lady, .4,.ip e I as: sy f1P
That che thert- in the summer air
watching the sun sink out Of the sky
On, diant see her every night:
Biess veal no; i1st and then,
And not Al al Tor = tEeiTemonfh quite.
Th.n, evening ! saw her again,
Aioae, Es ever, bat deadly pale,
And down the line. on the very rail-
While light, AZ Of he'll from oar wild wheel. broke
Tearing ccpn the slope With their deTIlish ClAmSEs
And deafeniRg din, As Of siEzt's hammers
hat suots IN a uhirlEiRd Of dust and smoke
Al The Instant or 20 thai we sped % meet her.
Never o never, had she seela'd sEeeteFi
let yell the whistle, rvVersin. the stroke .r-Hr
Down that IEful inellne, and siguAlTd the guard
To PIT q his hreakE n and
IhosEA We ee1ld5 hAIe stopped We tatIerd the raj
tnto sphHtefs anc sparks, bat without avail.
We c0gLdar stop; and she vouldn I Stir,
saving 10 turn, us her eyes and stretch
Her arms 10 Us; and the deEperate w-=teh
Pitted- eouPCehendfng her.
- the brAkes let o. and The steam full again.
sPr1ng dogn q the lady the terrible train
she never fiRched- We beat her do1u
Aaa ran On thrOgzh the lEhtsd length Of the tow
Before we eoald stop to see What done.
o I've ruH over more than ouei
Dozens o. en-, TO Be sure. but noue ..
ThAt pitied As yitied her
% rH ~ Iossh have Stopped, With aHthe spur
% the train's Weight On. and canniiy-
Bat Il vvai1n't do with ! lad like ne
And che q ladJ-Or had been. Sirl
- Who She Best no more Of her.
= - ne worid is hard but Tn her frisnd-
sta1ch, sir-doEn 10 the worlds end.
IL 10 eur of her sunny hair
SET in this lockct that Eear
pickd II q the big Wheel there
Tines up Jack. stand clear, cir Yes=
We're EoinE cat With the express.
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1884-11-12
PATENT NOTICE.
lstamped EnveIopesl

II lSA@@N NS---A - - a ANF@NtJ vi
" 4. = 4, and 10 centA, tan he purchased al the
rostonlce 10 any quantity from one 70 fhousand
Enrciopes Pernoas rcridiug tte ofhet IaiaBfs
procrs thel from ne iocai fastoncef, aieo fontsrc
e1A losfi<A reply c-rdss iEs
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1884-11-12

J-fi. C. NecrHy,J. 4rs,i- }, 0piaeS q
CssTs ~ y-,id { J.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1884-03-13
"I see the lights Of the VILLAGE
CLEAN through the rain and mist,
And a feeling of sadness comes DER me
That my soul cannot resist.
How indians Make JeweIU.

The California sea-shell is a regular
article Of trade among the wild tribes OF
Indians on the plains, as well as among
the civilized ones. The shells are about
one-ffth Of an inch in thickness, five OF
six inches long and four inches broad.
They are shaped like saucer, and the
outside is prismatic, the colors often
merging into blue, green, pink and gold
Near the edge the shell is very thin and
delicate, but hard to break. The Indians
saw it into pieces, some round, Others
square, oblong or pendant, and these
they string together by means Of wire
passed through little holes bored in the
pieces. Brass beads are often strung on
wires, as sort of washer, between diff
ferent parts Of the earring, while those
suspended on sinew form the pendants.
A large brass ring for the ear generally
begins Sioux earring, and to this are
hung five or six pendants, made of beads
supported on wire. To these pendants are
attached cross-piece Of green hide OF
wool, then another column of pendants.
To these are hung large and small beads,
then another cross piece, end next three
large wampum- beads, beneath which is
suspended the piece of shell that gives
the earring its value A shell will make
one pair of rings, and it generally costs
two robes, or six dollars. They are some
thing over foot long, and from three to
four inches in breadth at their widest
portion. What the ears of the Indians
are made of to Withstand such strain is
a mystery; but pride and vanity tell the
story of savage as well as the more civil
lied dwellers in cities and towns.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1884-03-13
Pulled Overheard by a Fish,

From a New York letter to the Buffalo
Commercial we Gull the following: We
came very near losing one of our most
popular and talented artists short time
ago, so a friend writes me, but as good
luck would have it he was saved and not
lost. Mr.. Edwin A. Abbey, who is en-
gagged at ten thousand dollars year to
furnish drawings for no other American
periodicals than those published by the
Messrs. Harper, was out fishing in the
Loeb Navar among the Scottish High
landers with William Black, the novelist,
who is a devoted fisherman. A few mo-
ments after Mr.. Abbey had cast his line,
he felt something tugging at the end Of
it, and attempting to snap it out Of the
water with dexterous flourish Of the
rod. To his surprise and the horror Of
Mr.. Black, the first thing they knew Mr..
Abbey had plunged head first into the
Loch. He cut through the water like
knife but in moment came bobbing up
and was rescued by Mr.. Black and the
boatman. With an amount Of pluck
which those who knew him will appreci-
ate, he held tightly to the rod during all
Of this excitement, although he came
near being pulled in again by the fish on
the hook; but bracing himself firmly
against the side Of the boat, and scorn-
ing assistance, he pulled in an enormous
salmon, which, when placed upon the scales
was found to weigh stout forty pounds
A fish that had performed such feat as
had this one was of too much importance
to be eaten by Mr.. Abbey and Mr. Black
alone, 50 it was carefully packed and
shipped to London with some very anus
ing verses composed by Mr. Abbey and
Mr.. Black and sent to Miss Mary Ander-
son with the compliments Of the artist Of
whom it had tried to make Jonah.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1884-03-13
CONGREGATION oF Two.

Bishop Pierce says: The country con
gregations of fifty years ago were largely
made up Of the best people Of Georgia,
and compared favorably with congrega-
tions of the present day. Some, of
course, were uncouth in manner, but
hearty in hospitality. The smallest con-
gregation I addressed during the first
years of my ministry consisted Of six
persons-three men and three women.
One March day afterwaId I rode ten
miles through drenching rain to Flat
rock chapel, in Putnam county, only to
find two persons there-a man and boy.
was wet to the skin and benumbed.
After waiting few minutes and no ad-
ditions coming, / said: "We might as
well leave here, as there viii be no con-
gregation."
The man quietly responded: Through
ave miles Of pelting rain have come to
hear preaching"
saw at once my duty. and replied:
''You are right. You are entitled Co
Il
For one hour addressed my little con
gregahon, and was nererlistensd 10 with
more attention.