davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Evening star., 1915-04-10

TO close my ears to all warnings. shut
my eyes and plunge neck deep into
something or another. 1t doesn't seem
to matter much what I set out to do.
out there, Don't you know that's dan
gerous?"
Evening star., 1915-04-10

DISTRICT DIVISION-Chief Justice
Covington.
In re extension of gath street: con-
tinued to April %.
In re widening of Columbia road; 4;
continued to April %.
In re Benning road: continued to
April %.
In re Georgia avenue; continued to
April %.
Evening star., 1915-04-10
Posts Almost Pay for Labor.

Lee Custis has completed his job of
"grubbing," and all the land I am TO
cultivate is now ready to be plowed.
1t looks little more like farm. with
all that scrub brush cleared off. After
I had counted up all the cedar and
locust posts Custis cut for me in the
clearing process. and reckoned their
value at the market price. found that
I had gotten the three acres cleared of
brush and ready to plow at a total cost
OF about S3.75. " looks to me as If
had made a pretty good deal, and ]
have been doing considerable patting
of my own back.
l never imagined there were SO many
fence posts in that scrubby lot Of
brush. There aren't SO many of the
locusts-probably not over two dozen;
but by alternating one heavy post with
two light ones / have enough Of the
cedars to put fence entirely around
the eight acres. / am going to set the
posts myself. a few at a time, when
have no other work on hand. Digging
post holes is about the hardest labor
have yet discovered in the country, but
] figure on managing the job without
breaking my back by going out morn
| ing and an evening now and then and
setting two or three posts. I'll be sat
isfied to have the posts set and ready
for the renee ny Idll, ana Wnen II Is
done I think I'll have about the cheap
est stretch of fence in the county
Gets Wagon Cheap.
bought second hand from one of my
neighbors the other day a light farm
| wagon for 80. 1t isn't much to look at,
| as IL has been allowed to stand out in
| the weather a good deal. but 1t Is
| strong and serviceable, and coat OF
| paint, which ! shall apply myself, will
serve both to improve its appearance
| and to prolong it's life. We are pretty
| we'll satisfied now with our yehicular
| equipment. The new carriage is far
| more comfortable and presents a much
smarter appearance than the old day
ton, which was smashed In Ned's run
away. and the wagon has the dayton
| beat a mile from a utilitarian stand
point. When I used the dayton for
| hauling l never could put on as large
a load as the horse could have pulled.
because the springs wouldn't stand IT.
\ The wagons capacity is limited only to
[! the strength Of the horse. When Gus
] It's hauled in the posts hA had cut 1t
Evening star., 1915-04-10

DR.. Walter +. Silliman and Charlie
Simons were in boat near whore
others were catching large numbers Of
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1915-07-23

Eleanora Blanchard, aged Is. of
Brooklyn. was drowned while bathing
at Seaport, Me.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1915-07-23
8gUotel6ontNap,
WIRELESS TO NIAGARA
TELLS OF WRECklNG or
SCHOONER STRATHC0 NA

According to radio message re
ceiyed by the OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
liner Niagara from the Iris, while en-
route from Sydney to Vancouver, the
British schooner Strathcona, bound for
Honolulu to take supplies to the Fan.
ming island cable station, was wrecked
on an unknown reef south OF Suva,
Fill, and is a total loss.
The following is the message re.
ceiyed by the Niagara:
Schooner total loss Picked nj
eight men. One boat left previous 70
Iris arrival at the scene or the wreck
for Tongatabu or one Of the outlying
islands of the Fiji group
The Iris is cable ship and left Suva
several days ago TO search for the
Strathcona, of which nothing had been
heard since the ship left Auckland
several weeks ago. The Strathcona is
a wooden schooner and was just com
pleted at Auckland She had an aux
Hilary gasoline engine 1t is believed
she went on the Minerva reef.
The news OF the loss of the ship
was received by w. NJ. Buchanan,
manager of the shipping department
Of T. H. Davies & Company, late yes
terday. 1t came as complete sur
prise to him, as the vessel was ex.
pected here daily.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1915-07-23
flssEN0ERs ARRIYH

Per s. s. Chiyo Maru, July 23.-For
Honolulu: DR.. w. II. WEIGH. For
Yokohama: A. Awaya, z. Akawa, A.
L. Bagnall, Z. Bosshart, F. Brooks.
Mrs. F. Brooks, Mrs. Chang Yok Yung,
H. E. Coleman, Mrs. H. E. Coleman,
Master H. E. Coleman. F. Ehrismann,
]. X. Gayer, F. C. Groh, w. f. Hale,
N. C. Hall, T. Honda, K. Hayasakj, D.
HayashiZaki, c. Kamada, w. B. Kay.
NJ. Kikuchi, u. Kondo, K Matsumura,
DR.. M. Payne, K. Sugimura, l.. NJ.
Smith, Mrs. L. NJ. Smith, s. Soyejina,
s. Suzuki, G. T. Takegami, H. Tamura,
X. Tashima, E. @. Templeton, Baron
K, Tsuboi, T. Yasuda. For Kobe: ].
H. Boylan, s. Hajiwara, Y. Kubota,
Chas. Shak, T. Tsurumaki. For Maya
saki: w. A. Burns, Mrs. w. A. Burns,
Lieut.. Thomas NJ. Luby, F. J.. Vossen.
For Manila: Mrs. e. Bourne, ]. g..
Brine, w. H. Burt, -. A Cheek, Hon.
Manuel Earnshaw, H. Forst, j. r.
Mates, Mrs. p. G. sfcDonnell, w. Quin-
an, Mrs. w Quinan and infant, C. H
Sheldon, Mrs. c. III. Sheldon, ]. A..
Turner, J., C. Witt. For Hongkong:
Miss O. Bartholow, L. C. Buckley, Mrs.
L. c. Buckley and infant, Miss C. Bulk
ley, Miss K. Buckley. D. COPELAND, F.
]. Davis, r. Kedani, P. G. Mcdonnell,
e. L. Nichols, Mrs. e. L. Nichols, R.
w. circuit, R. E. Pardee, Mrs. NJ. Pit
cairn, r. e. Thompson, M. Velte. From
Honolulu: ]. G.. Huston. Second class
127, Asiatic-Japanese lis, Chinese s..
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1915-07-23
GOING TO
PEARL HARBOR
FOR REPAIRS
{ ~.

The United States coastguard cutter
Thetis is TO be towed to Pearl Harbor
in a few days for extensive repairs,
which include new settings for her
engines and general overhauling.
Why these repairs are being made is
matter for speculation. and those
who claim to know the condition of
the ship assert that she Is not capable
of travelling faster than FIVE or six
knots an hour with the wind in her
favor. all sails set and with full steam
ahead.
Captain James H. Brown of the
Thetis says he doubts IL the Thetis
win ever make another long trip. It
has been the custom for the west
coast cutters 20 go to Alaska during
the fishing and sealing seasons to pro-
tect the revenue department, but the
Thetis has not made the trip for two
years, and will not make another, ac-
cording to present indications.
The crew Of the revenue cutter en-
list for one year. They are under the
jurisdiction Of the treasury depart
ment and are also subject to orders
from the navy department The man.
ual of the navy is the manual for the
Thetis. When q sailor completes his
enlistment he gets $48 cash as clothes
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1915-07-23
HOLD HEARING
ON TREATMENT
Of JAP ANESE

Investigation of the alleged mistreat.
ment of deck passengers on Inter-Isl-
and boats will be made tonight
by the public utilities commission at
a public meeting in the public works
department office of the capitol build
ing.
NJ. NenOro, general secretary of the
Japanese Association of Hawaii, has
filed direct complaint with the COM
mission against the steamship COM
pany and will have witnesses on hand
to testify to specific instances of mis-.
treatment. The investigation will be-
gin at 7:45.
Yesterday afternoon, Charles X.
Forbes as a committee of one from.
the commission, visited the steams.hl ID
Maui to secure evidence In regard to
the accident which occurred 1T Pier
20 on July IL when japanese sailor
named Shima fractured his foot while
descending from the vessel.
Statements of the master of the
Maui, together with the mate and sew
eral members OF the crew, seem to
bear out the fact that the Japanese
himself was responsible for the acci-
dent Instead of going down rope
in the usual manner, he jumped to
the wharf in his haste, though warned
not to do so by an officer of the ship.
Shima, who is still in the hospital, will
be asked to give testimony on the
accident as soon as he Is dismissed by
the hospital authorities. The matter
may be taken up next Tuesday.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1915-07-23
PROMOTION COMMITTEE
AIDS CARRIERS FIGHT

A. P. Taylor. assistant secretary OF
the Promotion Committee is still
working with the Honolulu letter car
riers in their efforts to be admitted
to the Mutual Benefit Association to
which mainland carriers belong.
The local carriers applied to Mr..
Taylor and great many letters
have been sent out from the Promo
tien Committee office TO various offi-
GERS of the National Letter Carriers
Association, urging that the claim that
hawaii is not a healthful location be
abandoned Mr.. Taylor reported on
the matter at this afternoons meeting
of the committee.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1915-07-23

The Zionist conventions, which
have been in session at Boston, for a
week, were brought to a close with
the announcement that national con-
gress of representatives of all Jews in
the United States would be held as
soon as the European war Is over.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1915-07-23

Sales: Between Boards-50, IS, IS.
85 Oahu Sug. Co. 261s: rs. so, %, 100,
so, SO Waialua "a; 5000 olaa s. Co.
SIS S2k; so Eva 2S1k; 100 Brewery
1S%.
Session Sales--20, 10. so Eva 1914
10 H. c. 8. Co. sea- so Hilo Com.
.55; s Brewery 18%; 20 San Carlos
Waialua a.
Latest sugar quotation: SO deg. test,
4.se cts. or $3.50 per ton.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1915-07-23
TWENTY GIVE SKIN
TO SAVE GIRLS LIFE

LOS ANGELES, Cal.-wfth approx
imately half of her body. from ankle to
shoulder, covered by the skin of more
than 20 other individuals, Mrs Sonia
GotchnUff, aged II, who for six month";
has fought death in various forms, was
pronounced to be practically recover.
ed.
The girl. an immigrant from Rus.
sia, was washing one day, when the
shack. crowded with a stove. beds and
wash-tubs caught fire. The flames
burned the clothing from her body.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1915-07-23

An abundant supply of oil will soon
be available in Germany from the
wells in Galicia.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1915-04-08

while he sat and waited for his ar
rival at the beach.
The white yacht lay sleeping as
they passed her. Not a soul aboard
her dreamed that the girl who had
port had been abducted under their
very eyes. Gafford scanned her
closely, reading the lcttered MAN
tucket" upon her pointed bows. And
it seemed to him that at that instant
new link in the chain of his en-
deavors was forged by Fate. He
nodded slightly in approval of the
thought which had walked, and be-
gan to plan anew.
Gradually the sampan moved up
the harbor. The little fire of the
boatmen winked from the beach.
After a time they reached it, and
Gafford sprang ashore. Without a
glance he handed the astonished
boatman piece of gold. How much
it was or how little he did not notice
as he turned away.
The man burst into frantic avow-
ais of undying gratitude and cut
them suddenly short. The man he
addressed was already racing along
the Deach In the direction OF the
quay;
"They are an odd people, these
Americans" mused the boatman,
"and / am certainly lucky beyond all
my hopes. Here in my hand l hold
much rice and fish, and the price of
a fowl or two. All! The Gods are
good"
Gafford in the mean time had
reached the first street of shops, and
still running, arrived at the House
of Moon Faces. He entered and
made his way back through the tea
rooms, spied White Kate as he
passed, and signed her to follow.
Once in the seclusion of her rooms
he turned upon her with a white
face and lips that snarled.
"They have beaten us, Kate" he
said harshly. "They got the girl. l
was too late"
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1915-04-08
THE WILD BOAR
He's Clever. Swift, Fearless, Iil-Temp-
cred and Dangerous.
To Be Continued.

He's Clever. Swift, Fearless, Ili-Temp-
cred and Dangerous.
Where the range Is so wide 1t Is
difficult to award the palm; but the
sport OF the East is generally acknowl-
edged to be pig-sticking. Beaters as
sisted by elephants are usually en-
ployed to find the quarry, the hunt
ers being mounted and armed with
spears. In some parts long spear of
about seven feet is used, like lance.
Elsewhere shorter jabbing weapon
is used. which Is grasped near the
loaded butt end (weighted with lead)
and held pointing downward.
The boar is, without doubt. the most
courageous Of all animals. Moreover.
he is possessed of one OF the worst
tempers, and has most effective weap-
ons with which to vent 1t upon his
foes in the shape Of sharp, curved
tushes. He stands about two feet six
inches or more at the withers, and In
spite of his great weight Is extraordi-
narily, quick. For about mile he is
too FAST for any horse over the rough
ground he is generally found upon.
His weight carries him crashing
through small obstacles, while he can.
ard will. jump the larger ones. He
never loses his head. no matter how
hard he is being hustled along-a
trait which no other beast OF the
chase can boast-and never forgets to
put all and every kind of obstacle be-
tween himself and his pursuers.
When at last overtaken he will turn
on his foes, charging with sudden and
extraordinary rapidity, although per-
haps wounded, again and again final
ly taking refuge beneath some over
hanging thorn-trees or other place
where he cannot be reached on horse
back, to stand at bay. Then 1t be-
comes necessary to attack him ON
foot-a very dangerous proceeding.
At least two sportsmen must go In
together for he will probably charge
once more. and his weight (even II
the spear goes into him) will throw
single man over.-Edward Fitz-
James in Wide World Magazine.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1915-04-08

supplies. Leafng its pages rapidly,
he came to the final entry and stop
ped appalled,, scarcely believing his
eyes.
Pasted to the leaf Of the book was
single sheet Of paper, embossed
with the name of the yacht. His
eyes swept over the written lines 1t
contained, and he drew a short
breath. Success beyond his widest
dreams had come to him in the last
moment. The tale of the geisha to
Kate stood verified. With pounding
pulse he finished the written proof.
On Board the Yacht.
Shiela:-Ive come back from the
capitol quite unexpectedly this even
ing. | am on the yacht now, in con-
ference with Prince Ito, and as soon
as we have finished it will be neces-
sary to get away. AS time presses,
the prince has been so good as to ask
Captain Hashimoto of his staff to
act as your escort from the hotel.
Pack your bags and come with him
at once. enclose enough to settle
with the hotel, In haste,
Below this, with the methodical
impassivity of his race, the man had
written: Account balanced and
closed"
1t seemed to Gafford that now in
deed his fate had stepped in and TAX
en- directing hand, which had led
him to the book. The steward had
purposely arranged for the discovery
of his work, but had not expected it
to be so soon. Yet he had meant
that it should be discovered, and had
deliberately flaunted his treachery in
the faces of those he had deceived.
Gafford could imagine him grinning
as he wrote, Account balanced and
closed" before putting the book on
its shelf.
A choking oath at his elbow reused
him and told him that Spry had also
read the lying screed which had
served to dupe the girl. His ruddy
face was purple as he took the book
from Gafford and thrust it under his
arm.
"It's deliberate challenge" he
growlcd hoarsely. ga thought out
admission that was all planned before
hand, just as you said. Account bal
anced and closcd!' Like hell it is; it's
just opened. That settles it. I'm with
you. What do you want me to do ?"
Take me to Kobe" Gafford told
him. 81 happen to know Oshitu will
make for there first Can you do it at
| once? ?"
To Be Continued.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1915-04-08
SYNOPSIS

Ned Gafford, who has been unjustIy
accused of treason when at West
Point. and gone to Japan, has become
an opium slave. While in an opium
dream, he overhears a conversation
between two Japanese who want a
war against the U. S. for the sake of
selling their "Blue Bombs" which
are an invention of karIoff, Russian
Nihilist.
Later Gafford saves Shiela McRae,
daughter of the American Secretary of
OF State, from abduction by -Oshitua,
the Japanese of whose crime Gafford
was accused.
She urges him to regain his man-
hood for the sake of his country, so
with the help of "White Kate" he
Overcomes his drug habit.
While he is kept imprisoned, Shiela
is abducted by Oshitu." White Kate"
hears of it, and sends Gafford to her
rescue.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1915-04-08
Nothing Omitted.

The late Calvin Wells" said Phila-
delphian, twas at social gathering
in Pittsburg at the time of the Boer
war. A British visitor praised the
yalor of the British troops. Inasmuch
as the Beers were having everything
their own way at that time. this made
us all smile.
"Well, the Briton began to praise
one of Gen. Buffers retreats.
"Buller,' he said. was splendid.
He retired without losing man. or
flag, or gum
eyes said Mr.. Wells. or min
ute.'"
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1915-04-08
Man Of Misfortune-Here's chance

Man of Misfortune--Here's chance
for happy change. rs acre farm;
S-room house; 2 barns; 2 henneries;
Price with 10 cows, $4,000. $500
cash, 500 yearly. Don't give up In
dismay because hammers are thrown
instead of bouquets. 40 acre river
view farm in II. village; new base
ment barn; new S-rOom house; with.
10 COWS; price $1,000. $500 cash;
300 yearly. X. II, fare to purchaser
Write for photos. e. MunsOn, 24zo
S. Salina ST., Syracuse, N. Y.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-08-18
News Of Fifty Years Ago
tFrom Newspaper Files August IS. 1860

The Washington correspondent of the New
York Herald says President Johnson accom-
panied by Secretary Stanton and perhaps other
members of tho Cabinet. Will certainly visit
Richmond the last week in = ugust. The object
OF the visit Is 10 hold council with the com
nanders of this and adjacopt military districts
TO discuss matters pertaining the condition of
affairs In this section. as affected by the policy
OF President Johnsons administration. The
council Will he held in the Davis mansion
Governor William w. Holden, the provisional
governor of North Carolina, has issued his
proclamation naming Thursday the 2lst day of
Septe'nb"r as the date for an election to be held
throughout tho state for the purpose of choosing
10 delegates to a convention To meet In Raleigh
Monday the cd day of October next
y Washington special to n New York pancr
says: AS Il result of careful inquiry II is be-
licvcd there is an unwillingnoss the part of
portion Of the Cabinet have Mr.. Davis
tried for treason, while there is ample ground
for asserting that President Johnson is per-
sistcnt in having him brought before n civil
tribunal at tho earliest possible moment. The
President will never consent for Mr.. Davis TO
appear before n military court commission.
The trial Of Captain Wrz was to have been
commenced In Washington yesterday but was
again POSTPONED, perhaps only a day. The ac-
cused has for his counsel Judge Hughes. General
j. W. Denver and Mcssrs. Rick and Schaadc
President Johnson. it is said, has determined
that the order suspcnding The writ of ha beas
corpus III the Southern states shall he with
drawn as soon practicable and that the mill
tary courts shall be dispensed with
Colonel Robert Guild. who was the Commits
sioncr of Exchange under the Confederate States
6o'S'tiii i'S 'ccn summoned to Washing
ton ana Is now on his way to that city It is
reported that the President desired a spccial
interview with Colonel Guild
j. H. Sands has withdrawn from the contest
for the Office OF Commemorative attorney for
the County OF Hcnrico.
The Richmond, Fredericks burg and Potomac
Hairoho announce that two daily trains arc now
to DO on that road as far as the limo roo
large auction sale Of government horsee
Yesterday brought prices down wonderfully
There were hundreds Of farmers in the CITY
and
Some splendld animals. good for several years.
Of farm work sold as low as SIS Nearly SOO
animals (horses and mulcs) were sold The sale
was good for such Of the farmers ms h;I1 tho
money to offer for the needed animals
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-08-18
The Artist.

When nature with mission grave
was by the Lord endowed,
She painted on the sea n waye
And on the sky cloud
And on the land she drew a hill:
And on the hill a tree.
And In the vale she placed a rill
That travelled to the sea.
And then, progressing without doubt
She took little brush,
And in the stream she placed a trout.
And on tho tree thrush;
And on tho waves she painted foam.
And roses in the wild;
And in the shelter of home
y woman and n child.
And did all this perfection bring?
An, no! Experience shows
She caused the little thrush TO sinr.
Gave perfume to the rose;
And best Of all. the artist wise.
And in her happiest style,
Put love into the woman's ewes
And made the baby smile.
Pittsburgh Dispatch.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-08-18
GUNNERS OF THE INSECT WORLD

In the summer vacation days there
are hundreds OF interesting things
which most OF such visitors never
think about. and whose existence is
probably unknown to all but II fow
Gweliers In cities. II REQUIRES per
maps, n special and somewhat rare men
Iai makeup to appreciate some OF
these things. great deal depcnds
upon the way In which they happen
10 be introduced to ones attention
recall how a certain boy was in
iroducca 10 the ant-lion, one Of the
most cur!ously interesting OF all tho
smaller Inhabitants of the earth. md
u appeared so wonderful to him that
he felt as IL he had suddenly been
transported To the magic island of tho
swiss Family Robinson" He could
hardiy believe that such 4 creature
could exist in his own land. breathing
the same air with himself
He vas strolling over u sandy knoll
on warm day in the early autumn
IN Northern New Jersey. when he came
upon an old gentleman stretched full
length upon tho ground. with his eel :
bows In the sand and his checks be-
tween MS hands. so intcntly watching
something just under his eyes tina,
he did not hear the boys approaching
footsteps
Did YOU ever sec an ant-lionr'
asked the old gentleman. ana immedi
atcly added: We'll. here's one, ana
as lively fellow as ever saw. Now,
watch him"
The boy saw before him II little
con!cal pit IN the sand about three
inches across At the top and two inches
deep. with perfectly smooth. steep
alopinE sides. AT first he noticed moth
ing in the pit until his new friend poln,-
ed out TWO little black objects stick
ing up ut the very bottom where the
PITS walls met from all sides in a
point. Those, he said, were the ant
lions jaws, waiting like an omen tran
Tor some insect TO tumble in. The
body OF the animal was buried in sand.
Tho old gentleman was proceeding to
explain how the ant-lion's prey came
To H. when. by good chance. he was
saved further words by the arrival OF
IA rredcstincd victim
An unfortunate ant, wandering out
OF the thickct OF struggling grass
bordering the sunny stretch of sand
where the trap was laid. and led by
fatal curiosity, vcn;Urcd to the verge
OF thc trcacherous pit Instantly the
light sand gave way beneath its feet.
and ii tumblcd in. Before reaching.
tn" bottom, IL recovered its legs and
began terrible struggle TO ascend
the crumhling slope. But the sand
continually rolled down, and IL could
make no progress. Meanwhile tho gap