The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1893-05-29
Especial to the ADVERTISED.

MAUI, May 27.-Waiopai, situated
on the south eastern side of the isl
and, between Kahikinui and Kaupo
is famous FOR the rich qualities OF its
grasses, and was purchased not long
ago by the Haleakala Ranch Co. fol-
the purpose of fattening cattle in
tended for the market.
James Lua, Hawaiian, most ex
pert In riding and in all the other
arts OF the vaquero, has been IN
charge of the place for some time.
and has given complete satisfaction
to his employers.
Early on Monday morning, the
22d inst, James started up the noun
tain on well-known cattle mule, in
tending to drive the horses to water;
he had his lasso hung on the pommel
and was well equipped for any emer-
geney. What happened afterward to
Lua must be left to conjecture, fur
Their than, after several hours had
elapsed, the wife of the unfortunate
man beheld the mule trotting down
the mountain side with no one In the
saddle. On looking more closely she
discerned the body of her husband
dragging several feet behind.
The animal voluntarily stopped
after reaching the dwelling, and upon
examination James Lua was found
to be dead, his head being badly
bruised, though none of his limbs
were broken.
1t is presumed that the mule must
have reared aud fallen backwards,
and in the scramble that ensued Lua
caught mis- foot in one of the loops of
the Assoc coiled on the pommel, I'M
rolled it somewhat, and before he
could extricate himself or remount
the obstinate brute was up and away,
dragging the vaquero to his death,
four miles down the mountain side.
The annexation stables is the name
Of q new racing establishment re-
Gently at the Kahului race track. Its
string of horses includes the Elec-
tioneer trotting stallion, Charles s.;
his stable companion, Oregon Boy "a
runner); both lately imported from
the States; the noted horse, Oscuri
Gus, and Wang Wang, native bred.
The stable is strong one and 1T Is
sincerely hoped that they will be able
to win their oats and carry their
colors fred, white and blue) to the
front.
The latest news is that Lord Brock
and Billy G. will not visit Honolulu
this 18th.
Tonight, the 9th, the Waikiki
Minstrels give their entertainment,
and next Wednesday, the 31st inst,
don't forget the "Smith family" and
"the mousetrap" at Paia-
Paia plantation will as usual beat
the record. 1t will stop grinding
about the middle of July, and will
show a crop of between fifty three or
fifty-four hundred tons, which, 1t is
said, will be its largest annual yield.
The plantation will also make a most
agreeable exhibit in the matter OF
dividends.
Hamakuapoko, In spite of various
setbacks, will produce crop OF be
tween forty-three and forty four
hundred tons, and the mill will prob
ably finish its work during the last or
June.
During Tuesday, the 23d inst,
rabbit" case-the first on Maui and
perhaps on the islands-came to trial
In the Makawao court. 1t seems that
a Kula Portuguese is the owner of
fourteen rabbits that are or have been
continually escaping from a poorly
constructed pen, and running on
neiehbor's land. 1t was not shown
that the little animals had done any
damage, but had simply ran about
upon the adjacent lot for short
periods of time until caught and re-
turned to their house by their owner.
The plaintiff in the case, having
nursed a grudge against the defend
ant for some time, got even" by
causing the latter to pay SlO and
costs. What convicted the man was
that he had eaten one OF the rabbits,
and that fourteen was rather a large
number for pets, which the amended
law of '92 permits.
PERSONAL MENTION.
MIR. Magoon 1.-THE elder, of Homo
zulu, has been visiting Quaker Jones,
z Makawao, during the past week.
: Dr.. Frazer and daughter, of Cali
: MIA, are expected to arrive In
1nolulu, June 1st, but cannot come
Maui until the following week:
Airs. Bartlett returned to Honolulu
Tuesday, after a brief visit to
''eakala ranch.
IS. d. d. Baldwin, Miss May and
; Willow Baldwin returned from
lai yesterday; the young gentle
i n has come to Maui to convaIesce
a severe sickness.
u Is reported that MIR. w: Nicoll,
aose condition has somewhat I'M
Ved, will, as soon as possible,
e trip to Scotland.
r. and Mrs. q. NJ V. Forster re-
to Honolulu today, after seeing
t friends, Mr.. and Mrs. b. ID.
4 win, we'll established in their
home.
STRAY sCRIBBLINGs.
unusually lengthy blow Of the