davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1889-10-11
According to the best Authorities They
Do Not shorten Life.

according to the hest Authorities Iney
Do Not shorten Life.
In considering occupations as they
are likely to effect longevity, those
which obviously tend to shorten life
need not be considered. With respect
to the learned professions, it would ap-
pear that among the clergy the aver
age of life is beyond that of any SINH
lar class. 1t is improbable that this
average will be maintained for the
future; the duties and anxieties inn
posed upon the clergy of the present
generation place them in a very differ
ent position from that of their prede-
cessors. Among lawyers there have
been several eminent judges who at
tanned great age. and the rank and
file of the profession are also charac-
terized by a decided tendency to Ion
gevity. The medical profession sup
plies but few instances of extreme old
age, and the average duration of life
among its members is decidedly low, a
fact which can be easily accounted for.
Broken rest. hard work, anxieties, ex-
posture to weather, and to the risks
of infection can not fail to exert
an injurious influence upon health. No
definite conclusions can be arrived at
with regard to the average longevity
of literary and scientific men, but it
might be supposed that those among
them who are not harassed by anxieties
and enjoy fair health would probably
reach old age. AS general rule the
duration of life is not shortened by
literary pursuits. A man may worry
himself to death over his books, or,
when tired of them, may seek recrea-
ton in pursuits destructive to health;
but application to literary work tends
to produce cheerfulness, and to pro-
long rather than shorten the life even
OF an infirm man. In Professor
Humphreys Report on Aged Persons. :"
containing an account of 1924 individu-
ais of both sexes, and between the
ages of 80 and 100, it is stated that 49
per cent. were poor, AZ per cent. were
in comfortable circumstances, and only
10 per cent. were described as being
in affluent circumstances. DR..
Humphry points out that these ratios
''must not be regarded as representing
the relations of poverty and affiuence
to longevity, because, in the first
place, the poor at all ages and in all
districts bear large proportion to the
afauent; and, secondly, the returns are
largely made from the lower and mid
die classes. and in many instances
from the inmates of union warehouses,
where a good number of aged people
are found" 1t must also be noticed
that the past life history of these
individuals showed that the greatest
proportion (55 per cent? "had lived
in comfortable circumstances" and
that only 80 per cent. had been poor
Dr. Robson Roose, in Fortnightly Re-
view.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1889-10-11
AMERICAS OLDEST CITY.
A Condensed History of the Town of SAINTS
Fe, New Mexico.

"A condensed History OF the Town OF Santa
Fe, New Mexico.
There is no doubt that St. Augustine
is the oldest settlement of white men
in this country, but Santa Fe is called
the oldest city because it was a city
before the coming of the white man.
When the Spaniards first made their
way to the heart of this country. about
1912, the site of the present city of
Santa Fe was occupied by prosperous
and populous pueblo (town) of the
Indians. The expedition of Alvar
Nunez penetrated New Mexico in 1887,
that of Marco de Mia followed in 1889.
but Coronado is believed to have been
the first to push his journey as far as
the Santa Fee town. Several other ex-
petitions, more or less unsuccessful.
entered the country, endeavOring to
establish missions among the natives.
These explorers uniformly reported
that these people were considerably
advanced in civilization. that they
manufactured clothing and weapons,
built houses of stone several stories
high. and cultivated the soil with dill
gence. and worked mines of gold and
silver. 1t was not until about 1890
that any permanent Spanish settlements
were made. The Spaniards then liter
ally took possession of the country,
built towns, laid out roads, increased
the commerce of the country, and es-
pecially increased the yield of the
mines by extensive workings. They
literally enslaved the natives, COM
polling them to serve them in every
way. In 1916 the Spaniards made
Santa Fe the capital of their new do
miniOns. which they called New
Mexico. But the Indians rebelled
against their new masters. especially
because of the tOilsome labor in the
mines. and in 1850 they rose in mum
bers, massacred nearly all of their
oppressors. and drove the remainder
from the country as far south as Ell
Paso del Norte. After several attempts
the Spaniards regained possession of
the country in 1898. Santa Fe was a
Mexican city until it was taken by the
United States under General Kearney
in 1916. A Confederate army from
Texas captured the city March 10,
1862, but were forced to evacuate it on
April following. = Chicago Inter
Ocean.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1889-10-11

There is no true and constant ren-
heness without humility; while we are
30 fond of ourselves we are easily of
Tended with others. Let us be persuad-
ed that nothing is due to us, and then
nothing will disturb us Let us often
think OF our infirmities. and we shall
become indulgent toward those of 9TH
ers. -Fenelon.
What man is going to be jolly. gem
erous, attractive to you if you meet
him with sour, insulting manners The
treatment We receive from our friends
comes from our own actions. Those
who are surrounded with friends do not
think OF self. do not struggle to be en-
PERTAINING; they are thoughtful of the
mind OF their neighbora
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1889-10-11
THE POPULAR BANJO.
Fair Ones Taking Kindly to the Queer
Musical Instrument.

Fair Ones Taking Kindly to tho Queer
Musical Instrument
One pie asaut afternoon, few days
ago, when the rush on fremont street
was at its height, no less than seven
aristocratic looking young women
passed Hera Id man, each one carry
ing banjo in her hand. In order to
find out just how many ladies are
playing the banjo at the present time,
the writer interviewed several of the
largest dealers in the hope of finding
out just what class of people play on
this particular musical instrument.
Eyes, l think there are more ladies
playing the banjo to-day than ever be-
fore," said one prominent dealer.
"About five years ago we began maxi
ing this instrument for ladies, and to-
day we h ave all we can do to supply
the demand"
HAS the banjo superseded the
guitar?'
ITO some extent. Ten years ago it
was all guitar; to-day it is all banjo,
and pr esume in few years from to-
day it will be something else."
'.Do you sell many banjos for the
sea-sbOre?"
Il should say so. l have sold more
of them this season than l ever did be-
fore. In selling a customer banjo for
the sea shore we have to put on an ex-
ira thick head. as the salt air effects
them to a great degree, and unless the
head is of extra good quality. it will
break in a very short time. Last win
ter we made some very costly banjos
for a lot of wealthy people living on the
Back Bay"
What is the price of good banjop"
"Well, that depends on what class Of
instruments you want. The average
banjo costs about $40. We have them
as low as $40 and as high as $50. There
are some men in Boston who have
banjos that cost 5000"
How about the mandolin? Do many
of your customers call for them?'
''No, there are not many persons
who have the patience to learn to play
them. 1t is a pretty difficult instru-
ment to play, although it is somewhat
like the banjo with the exception that
the player strikes the strings with a
piece of tortoise shell instead of with
the fingers"
"DO you sell many stage banjos?"
mo, stage people don't play on
costly instruments. They purchase
the cheapest ones they can find. The
average stage banjo costs about So"
boston Herald.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1889-10-11

Tho Very Interesting discovery OF
many years ago of Jewish colonies in
western China is now we'll supple
mented by the discovery OF Christian
clans or sects in Africa, south of Abys-
sinia These wholly isolated peoples
have retained some forms of Christian
belief and worship since the cary
centuries. when Egypt and the lands oil
the South were in the hands of the fol-
lowers of Jesus Mohammedanism
arising in the seventh century cut OIL
this section. and has obliterated Chris
tianity to the north of them. What IS
left, however, of the better faith is now
so thoroughly degenerate that it is not
worth the preserving. Africa Is full Oh
wonders
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1889-10-11

me censure of our tellowmen,
which we are SO prone to esteem a
PROOF OF our superior wisdom, is too
often only the evidence of the conceit
'nat would magnify self, and of the
malignity or envy that would detract
from others. #. Edwards
1t mas been well said that one ..who
is constantly endeavoring to vindicate
MS own reputation, usually has reputa-
uon which Is not worth vindicatino -
"A man who is genuinely right himself
Will as rule be his own vindication
without any special effort on his part
-Independent
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1889-10-11

-Notoriety is not fame. A man NAV
gain notoriety by his follies or by his
crimes; but fame comes only to those
who have forgotten themselves in their
doing OF something worthy of their
best endeavors. A man may gain noto-
rirty by pursuing it; but fame is ordi-
narily gained by him who is pursuing
some object of unselfish efforts S
Times
Occasionally good thoughts flock
about us and perch on every cornice
and gable of our minds, making for us
sweet music. such as our hearts wish.
Out often they refuse to come at all,
ana In their stead disagreeable ones
gather about us and croak all kinds Of
oissonance- We hardly know whv. VIA
terian. -1 Aessos-
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1889-10-11
The Latest and Worst.

why" asked the railway traveller
in spirit of jest. ''do SO many people
visit Chicago?'
And thcn, when his companion had
said he would have Ito give it up, the
punster gayly exclaimed:
For divorce reasons!' Chicago
Globe.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1889-10-11
an Instance of Canine Affection.

Among the incidents connected with
waterspout which burst recently on
the Batcombe Hills. in Dorset, Eng,
and sent destructive torrent of water
through the valley below. the Dorset
County Chronicle mentions a touching
instance of canine affection which oc-
CURED at local farA-yard. A collie
bitch, with puppy, was chained to a
kennel. When the flood entered the
yard the mother seized the puppy in
her mouth and lifted it above the
water; the chain. however, was not
long enough to allow the dog to swim.
and. as the water rose, the dog and the
puppy were gradually drowned, the
mother try Ing to the very last to save
the life of her offspring. When the
water subsidized the puppy was found
still in the mouth of the dead mother.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1889-10-11
WHY FLOWERS SLEEP.
One of the Most Curious Phenomenons of
Plant Life.

One of the Most Curious Phenomen0ns of
Plant Life.
That flowers sleep is evident to the
most casual observer. The beautiful
daisy opens at sunrise and closes at
sunset, whence its name-"days eye."
The morning-glory opens it's flower
with the day. The 'John-go-to-bed-
at-noon" awakes at four in the morn
ing, but closes its eyes in the middle
of the day, and the dandelion is in full
bloom only during the hours of strong
light. This habit of some flowers is
certainly very curious, and furnishes
one of the many instances which prove
the singular adaptability of every
thing in nature. The reason is found
in the method by which this class of
flowers is fertilized. 1t is obvious,
says Sir John Lubbock, that flowers
which are fertilized by night-flying in
sects would derive no advantage by
being open by day; and, on the other
hand, that those which are fertilized
by bees would gain nothing by being
open at night. Nay, it would be a dis
advantage. because it would render
them liable to be robbed of their
honey and pollen by insects which are
incapable of fertilizing them. l would
venture to suggest, then. that the
closing of flowers may have reference
to the habits of insects. and it may be
observed. also, in support of this, that
wind-fertilized flowers never Sleep
Christian at Work.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1889-10-11

"A great intellect requires a pure
heart as much as the dullest inte,li-
gence.
custom is prison. locked and
barred by those who long ago were
dust. the keys of which are in the keep
ing of the dead.
Death is like thunder in two par
tlcuiars: We are alarmed at the sound
OF it; and it is formidable only from
That which preceded it.-Colton.
Tight shoes and whisky arc bad for
the human system One makes the
corns grow. and the other swells the
head. Shoe and Leather Reviow
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1889-10-11
Society Women Who Shave.

The case of old Mrs. Miller, the
Flushing lady who recently died and
bequeathed to her barber $500, brings
out some curious information about
women who shave. Speaking of the
matter Prof. j. w. Newberth, of Brook
lyn, said: The general public would
be surprised to learn that hundreds OF
women are compelled to call in bar
Der two and three times a week.
could give you the names of at least
fifty women who shave, and among
them are several society ladies. You
may have often noticed women with
hair on the upper lip. Well, there's a
woman-a young lady. l should say
who resides on Herkimer street whom
l shave twice week. She can raise a
mustache as quick as / can. and raise a
better one. too. This lady is well
known to the upper ten of the Twenty
fourth ward of Brooklyn, and is hand
some. For long time she shaved
herself. but finally she was introduced
to me through a friend of mine-a lady
customer-and ever since that time /
have shaved her regularly twice s
week. IN. Y. Mercury.
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1889-04-09

results, they would do both the ha-
waiians and the foreigners serious
injury. What the Hawaiian needs
is. not 10 be denied an education.
but to be given a better one-better
in the sense Of being more suitable
to his needs and surroundings and
probable future in life. His educa-
ton heretofore has not always been
Just Of the kind he most needed.
There has undoubtedly been some
lack Of intelligent appreciation Of
both his aptecedents and his en-
yironment.
What is wanted, then, is not any
decrease in educauve influences, but
some change in the character Of
them. Such a change IS what the
Experiment. in the way Of Undesirable
education, now going on al the
hamehameha schools is calculated
to aid powerfully in bringing about.
We are not at all sure but that the
managers and teachers Of that in
stitution would object to the word
experiment IS rather disparaging
TO the results already produced. At
all events, the enterprise involves
consequences Of the utmost import
ance to the future well-being Of the
Hawaiian people and state, and the
prospects OF future success and use
fitness seem as bright as It's best
friends could desire.
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1889-04-09
THE SAMOAN QUESTION.
European kilograms in Auckland Pa
perS to March sSth.

European kilograms in Auckland Ia
perS To March sSth.
Colonial papers had the Breslsu
dispatch about an engagement be-
tween the Nipsic and Olga at Samoa,
The Auckland Herald had cable
dispatch from a San Francisco
paper, asking for full particulars OF
the lighting. Neither the Austria
liam nor the New Zealand papers
gave the slightest credence to the
report, knowing as they did that
there was no possibility Of such
news getting to Europe without
their knowledge. The Auckland
Herald, however, takes occasion TO
point out that Samoan matters had
been allowed to drift into 4 situation
where such an occurrence IS that
falsely rumored was liable to take
place.
\ Berlin dispatch a March 10th
says 1t is reported that the Samoan
difficulty has been obviated by III
plomacv, and it is thought impro-
bable that the German training
SQUADRON viii now proceed to Samoa.
From Washington, March 18th, 1t
IS stated that Admiral Porter, IN the
course OF an interview, advocated
attacking Germany, in consequence
of the recent events IN Samoa, and
retaliating on the Germans for their
treatment of American subjects.
The publication Of the AdmirsPs
views has created a sensation at the
American capital.
Ii was understood in Official cir
cles in London, On March 18th,
that Prince Bismarck was agree
able to England becoming the man
datory Power at Samoa.
Berlin advices of March 18th state
that Germany will be represented at
the Samoan Conference by Herr Won
Beaeham. A London dispatch OF
the 18th, however, says the German
representative will be Count Her
bert Bismarck and DR.. Kranel. Sir
L. B. MaIet. British Ambassador at
Berlin. will represent England.
Messrs. kasson, the recently APP
pointed American Minister to the
Court of Berlin, and William Phelps
and George Bates, Will represent the
United States at the Conference. The
United States delegates were to
leave for Berlin on April 18th. The
Berlin Post on March oath stated
that the Samoan Conference had
been postponed till May.
Lord Salisbury, in the course of g
speech at Natford, referring 70
Prince Bismarck's statement in the
Reichstag, denied that England and
Germany were hand in hand respect
ing the conflict with the Samoans.
He admitted, however, that he
agreed with the views of the Ger
man Chancellor as to the future gov
eminent of Samoa. 4 Berlin dis
patch of March 23d says Prince Bis
marck, in a dispatch to Herr Steu-
bic, the recently appointed Consul at
Samoa, vice Dr.. Knappe recalled,
declares that Dr. Knappe's conduct
towards foreigners and the natives
of Samoa lacked Goodness. that DR.
knappe had No authority to declare
war, proclaim martial law, or at
tempt to secure the annexation OF
Samoa.
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1889-04-09
HIND-RENTON.
tARRIAeE BELLS IN koHALA.


\ delightful wedding was that of
/ Miss Alice ReutOn and John r. Hind
who were united in the bonds OF
| matrimOny, Thursday evening, April
| +th, at the home OF the brides parents
/ in Kohala, Hawaii No detail was
/ left unfinished that could have fur
! Their contributed TO the pleasures OF
| the affair The residence was beauti-
| fully decorated with q pTofusion OF
| choice flowers. GaTiands were grace
fully chopped from the chandelier to
| the walls OF the large dining room.
In this room British and American
flags were prettily draped to form a
back ground 10 the scene OF pleasure.
Particularly tasteful was the arrange
meut in the parlor, where the corners
of the room were banked up with
ferns and delicate blossoms. Over the
folding doors between the parloTs was
suspended the wedding bell, which
was made Of white begonias, and
hung from q mass OF evergreens.
The yerandas We're protected by
canvas awnings and made pleasant
promenade. The tables were set on
the western veranda This arrange
ment contributed greatly TO the
enjoyableness OF the occasion. The
weather gould not have been more
favorable.
The ceremony was celebrated at
niue O'Clock. MendelssOhn's We'd
ding March - announced the entrance
Of the bridal party which was pre-
ceded by Mr.. Henry RentOn and Miss
Renton, brother and sister respective
II Of the bride, and the other two
bridesmaids, Miss Katie Hind and
Miss Mary Wight.
The bride was aruired in q rich
costume Of white Watered silk and
satin with long train. Her couture was
dressed high and CFnameuted with
natural flowers. She carried q lovely
bouquet Of AIarichaI Mel roses.
The toilets were elegant, but lack
Of time fOrbids description Of tETem.
Rev. Alvin Ostrom Of the Union
Foreign Church OF kohala Ofnciated
at the ceremony and after an interval
for congratulations and conversation,
refreshments were seTved-Dancing-
The presents received were Of unusual
elegance and richness.
They were displayed on several
tables in the gentlemenis sitting
room. Among the most noticeable
were solid silver spoons and cutlery TO
match for dinner and tea service, q
beautiful parlor clock, parlor lamps,
China tea sets, solid silver, afternoon
tea sets, card receivers, salad and
dessert spoons. carving sets and nap
kin rings.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hind left for Homo
lulu, the next morning to take the
California steamer. They viii make
8 tour Of the Pacific Coast. After
their return they will take up their
residence in Hawi, KOhala. The best
wishes Of their many friends 90 with
them. T.
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1889-04-09
BIO NEws LETTER
z-U-e5ecse,I HoteI-Chureh Re
apeufzE-

--E-a5 scte,I Hotel-Church Re
opening
zzs-z- tern Fr=6 (. Sanders,
- s E1-s. arrived April Sd
=r z-s from >-z Francisco
passage. adverse winds.
- z-z --- distance; tli1ks the
- has hal q r-lzh passage TO San
1 and Mrs q. T. White. formerly Of
El-se- H--1--L1- have VISITED
@ THE view e opening q Hotel
s-e are several suitable horses Of
11uel -l=T VII secure one.
-= Is --lc- needed here, and whe1
- - z-- -Cz[ = composed L VII 70
nav ----1 better than 81 present
l-E- tern ot Court a. H-lo 7-lll
-s-- LL--e number Of cases 20 try.
- C1-rch, H5lo- has been closed
-a ----ls during the building Ct
IL z-1- 20 IL WI reopen Oh sun
-t z-St-- With appropriate exer-
Lze S-E1E VIII be under the
zs-s- e 3frs L Severance and VII
s-1ert nature. for the choir L
-7--z Z those who have excellent
~ j. NJ
-- AK
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1889-04-09
THE ORGAN RECITAL.
Large Audience and Very Enjoyable
EntertaInment.

Entertainments.
Kaumakapili Church was filed to the
door Friday evening. on the occasion
OF Mr.. Wray Taylor's organ recital.
Princess Liliuokalani His Excellency
Attorney General c. w Ashford, British
Commissioner Major Wodehouse, Italian
Consul Mr.. Schaeier, Hon. Messrs. G. r.
Bishop, W. f. Allen, W. w. Hall, W.R.
Castle and NJ p Robinson; Rev. W-B.
oleson, Principal Kamehameha School;
Rev. j. Waiamau, pastor OF Kaumaka-
pill; Mr.. Myron H. Jones, organist of
Central Union Church; Mr.. c. II. White,
one OF the organists OF st. Andrews
Cathedral; Mr. 0llert, late OF the opera
stage, and other musical connoisseurs,
the teachers and pupils OF Kawaiahao
Female Seminary in a body, besides
many ladies and gentlemen, foreign and
native, were OF the audience.
The programme as previously pub
lished was executed in manner that
elected general praise from the retiring
assemblage. Mr. Taylor's classical
selections on the organ were performed
in keeping with his increased acuuain-
lance with the capabilities of the grand
instrument. The concert fantasia OF Sir
Il. p. Stewart was Il delightful pro-
gramme in itself, although the chimes
were evidently out OF tune \ Scotch
auditor was disappointed at the brief
spell the bagpipes had in the fantasia.
Mr.. Paul Isenberg, jr., sang the Ger
man song, 'Das Hertz am Rhein, " with
fine and well-trained baritone voice.
1t is to be hoped he will appear often
upon the local musical stage. The Ka-
mehameha School boys chorus OF about
thirty voices, under the direction of
Hon. II. S. Townsend, OF the faculty,
sang TIE Deum from Creation, also
Handel's Hallelujah Chorus. Their
time WAS excellent, their varied shades
OF voice blended happily, and the result
was very impressive singing. Mr..
Townsend has drilled the boys well.
Miss s. L. Patch, OF the Kawaiahao
Seminary faculty, sang the solo, Come
Unto Him." with highly talented and
well trained musical power and express
sion. Applause rewarded all OF the per-
formers. The concert occupied q good
hour and a half,