The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1873-06-28

\ paper is in circulation among leading physi-
clans in New York. favoring the suppression of the
liquor trade, alcoholic drink being regarded wholly
unnecessary for medicinal purposes.
The sugar crop in Louisiana has failed so disas-
trously during the last two seasons that this year
the area devoted 10 the cane will be mncI dimin-
ished.
The statement that Gen. Sherman has declared
himself in favor of taking acalps has been pro-
nOunced untrue. He says he can see no advantage
in scalping dead Indians.
Four widows are clawing and yelling over a de-
ceased millionaire's estate in San Francisco. but.
as far as circumstantial evidence goes, he died a
bachelor, and there is fun ahead.
The government of Stockholm has abolished the
ordinance which restricted Jews as to their resi-
dence. Jews can henceforth reside where they
please within the kingdom.
a memorial window, commemorative of Sir John
Franklin. has been placed IN Il church in London,
of which Sir John was one of the founders, and
which is attended chiefly by sailors.
Triplets recently born in Ripon. Missouri. weighed
altogether six pounds. The nurse can make a ring
of her thumb and iOreinger and slip it over the
body of either of them. They are too small to be
dressed. and are kept wrGpt up in cotton.
The term beverage manipulation; meaning
bar-keeper. has been introduced in New York from
San Francisco, but Is objected to on account of the
difficulty OF pronouncing it under certain circum-
stances not wholly unconnected with beverages.
Not long ago. in the Court of Appeals. a certain
lawyer. of Celtic extraction, while arguing with
parnestness his case. stated a point and then pro-
cceded: And eff the COOrt place, eff l am wrong
in this, have another point that is aqually con-
elusive"
The dark. labyrinthian catacombs Of Rome are
becoming the resort of garroters. The latest vic
tim TO these gentry is Josiah Belden, a wealthy San
Franciscan who, becoming temporarily separated
from his guides. was robbed of both money and
watch, and nearly chOked 10 death.
..l, 3 A. r.r,;,;ao I,,,. ..orJo &c H..
city of New York have pronounced for u simpler,
more economical. and less variegated style of dress,
and will practice what they preach. The co-opera-
ton of all sensible members OF their sex is urgently
requested in this movement in favor of reform in
female attire.
The disinfection of a room is not complete I'M
less the walls have also been thoroughly cleansed.
II they are papered the paper must be removed.
and the surface beneath carefully scraped and
washed if the walls are painted they should be
washed with caUslc soda. The ceiling should also
be subjected to similar treatment.
4 Republican newspaper in Missouri keeps this
paragraph standing AT the head Of its editorial
columns I'VE are unable as yet 10 report that the
Hon. ii. T. Ravens, member of Congress from the
With District, refuses TO receive the back pay un-
Justly voted by Congress" There is doubtless one
man in Missouri who considers this unpleasantly
pointed.
A bill now before the Senate of Michigan provides
that no opinion or impression formed by a juror upon
other than personal knowledge of the facts, shall be
a sufficient ground of challenge, if the juror will
declare on Oathsthat he believes he can render an i'm
partial verdict, according TO the evidence submitted
on the trial. The number of peremptory challenges
is increased 10 twenty on each side.
The bill to submit to a vote of the people of
New York the question Of licensing the sale of
liquor in that State has passed both Houses of the
General Assembly. 1t includes lager beer and
cider. An amendment TO exempt New York city
was lost. Under this law. at the November cleo
ton, each town and city in the State will vote on
the question of local license or local prohibition.
The New York Legislature has passed the ~ I
which has been for some time pending, intenf
prevent the frequent accidents that occur {;
careless handling OF firearms. 1t is
in New York to point a g naeu
other frearm at any one. whether afardan+ ~
loaded or not. and the me- CRIME Is ,eFiki: appeal
S T4T iW mprtbT of imitati I1T Il : ON last term and Hes
The following is said.waina. Road Super
age: After a horsc done on Government Undo,
comes over his eyelrict Justice. Makawao.
lower lid. and cit for plaintiff, for $50. W.
Pine. i. for+s estate Of KalaiPaihala: aP, Silk
be is twelve Judge. Remanded to Circuit
les to nine.m of widow. 4 Fin
Puowaina; ~assumpsit. Appeal
At tt Judge. Verdict for defendant: j. Ladic;
-. ". II. Kaauwai & Co.; troycr. APP
Circuit Judge. The Court held that no
was necessary where there bad been an
conversion of the chattels. and the case was SAt
led to the Circuit Judge to assess damages.
ICnes for plaintiff; J. d. HavekOst for de-
Is.
p. Tallaut VS.. Hila Tallant libel for divorce. p
of divorce nisi granted. ". C. Jones for II +
Mt T. Preston tor respondent.
n4 5irorco r nfs; " o 10 ~ Tsa u rwa Tab
sllant. Col,
lao (w) W. Kuhelemai; libel for divorce.
n amended, and on motion of the Attorney
Il continued TO next term. as defendant is in
Keliipio for libellant.
? Ann K. Kaauwai VS.. VIM. Hoapili Kaau-
ivorce. Decree of divorce made absolute.
rmanent alimouy of SO per month allowed. FOI
.StOn for libellant W. &. Jones for re