The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1861-11-21

More lraus than one TO XIII a" RAT-At
least we thought so when we saw ~neighbor Colburn
the other morning calling the aid OF his three iai'h-
ful canine companions, to take charge OF about 4
dozen rats which had unfortunately strayed during
the night into that big wire trap, which Is such an
eHectual rat catcher. Rats on shore are Troublesome
enough, but when they take possession CT a SNIP
they become q source Of more mischief. Smoking i
often resortei to TO rid vessels Of rats and vermIn; OUT
the latest mp, vement is that Of sicuming. Inc eN-
pertinent was first tried by the Pee on the brig Morn
ing Star, q pipe having been 6lled to convey the
steam from the tugs boiler to the hold Of the vessel
and it proved a sure case-about 4 bushel Of Stered
rats aud vermin Of ali descriptions being the result OF
the operation. Since that, the experiment has been
tried on several vessels with like results, efectually
clearing them of every living pest. We recommend
captains whose vessels are infested with rats to try
the virtue Of steam. There is no risk Of hre, anu W
minutes will do the job.
LADY FRANKLIN-We are happy to learn that this
distinguished traveller, who with her niece spent n
few weeks here last summer, will visit Honolulu
again early in December. She takes passage for
China in the Clipper ship Eidri3ge, which was to
leave San Francisco during this month, aud will re-
main here three days, during which time Lady +.
and her niece will be the guests of the Minister OF
Foreign Relations. During their stay in California
they have visited almost every nook and corner OF
the state, even going over the Sierras TO see the
Washoe mines. Lady F. is certainly n prodigy OF
female heroism ana physical endurance.
TnANKsGIvING-Thursday, Nov. 2s is appointed
fI Thanksgiving. We have not heard of any rise
in the price of poultry yet, but presume the dealers
are wide awake. By the way, why cart we have
some of those monstrous fat wild turkeys that feast
and fatten on the frosty slopes of Haleakala? They
are said to be unrivalled for epiourean service.
Does any one know the truth about them
q If advertising affords any sign of The bust
ness prosperity of a city. and it is said that it is the
best criterion, then business in Honolulu is reviving,
for the capacity of our columns has never been more
tasked than for the past few weeks. 1t does not
take much observation TO see that advertisements
draw customers, for most people have n %penchant for
looking at new things, and few can resist the desire
to buy what they see, and what they think nobody
else has got. -
- We learn that the Captain of the Hanoverian
brig SchWinge was arrested last Tuesday morning,
and is detained to be sent home to answer to criminal
charges brought to the cognizance of the Hauoverian
Consul 10 this port, and substantiated by numerous
witnesses before a Consular tribunal convocated by
the said Consul.
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HARD TINES AGAIN.-On Tuesday morning. the
sleeping room of Mr.. Tn. Davies at waikiki, was en-
tered by burglars, and sundry valuables stolen
therefrom. Generally about the time the natives are
called on to pay taxes, We are called on to record fire.
9uent burglaries. So keep Il lookout.
EVENING SALE-AnOther of those attractive sales,
where China and Japan goods are offered at public ven-
due without reserve, and without regard to cost, comes
off on Friday evening, under the auspices of J. II.
Cole. Esq. OF course every body and his wife
will be there, for it is said to be the last chance
PosTPoNFD.-The furniture sale at tbs residence
of A. X. Clark, Esq. advertised for Saturday, is
postponed till Monday, Nov. 25th.