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The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1877-07-13
COFEINS.

WOULD inform the citizens Of Emporia
4 and surrounding country, that have Just
received direct from the east lot OF Comns
for children-neW styles. Also the nnese as
sortment OF trimmings ever brought TO this
city. Give me 8 call before buying elSeWnere,
on 6thavenue, two doors east OF post ONCE
ISSml +. HENICK, Carpenter and Builder.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1877-07-13

Last week Mr.. E. Jones harvested
his first crop this season. This was
In the form of wool; the yield being
z pounds OF clean was washed wool
per head, shorn. Add to this fact that
the increase of his flock has been y
lambs per eve, and we see why MIR.
Jones crows over his Shropshire
Downs. He has no difficulty In dis
posing of his wool at top prices, for
adapted 20 general purposes than any
other quality. Clay Center Dispatch.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1877-11-10
The Tax Law of 1870.

To The Editor of the Pacific Commercial Advertiser /:
SIR 1t is a Fundamental principle of all con-
stitutional governments that taxation should be
equal.
1T is wrong for any government to enact a law
that one member of society should pay a tax OF
one per cent. on his property and another two per
cent. A government that would assume such
power would be despotic.
If a man has mortgaged his real estate worth
$40, 900 for the full amount e. of its value, in order
to raise funds to engage in some agricultural en-
terprise, and is taxed TO the full value of such real
estate. and then is taxed on the amount Of money
which he has raised on his mortgage and not yet
expended in his business, is not this double taxa
ton And If the mortgage pays taxes on the
SI0, 900 mortgage, does 1t not approximate treble
taxation 1t amounts, at least, to the same pro-
perty three times taxed.
The mortgage passes the title of the land 10 the
mortgage, with a defeasance-tbe right to redeem
on the payment OF the money. The mortgagor has
parted with his title and only has the equity of re-
demplion. When he is taxed for the full value Of
the land thus mortgaged, be is taxed for property
which he does not own, and never will own except
on the contingency of payment. No government
has the-right to tax a man for property which is
not bis. To assume such power would be arbi-
trary and despotic in the extreme.
Business corporations, representing industrial
or agricultural interests. cannot be compared to
banking corporations, which issue notes as cur
rency-the representatives Of money. The pro-
perty of all corporations should be taxed, but not
the shares in industrial or agricultural corpora
tions, which are only the representatives of the
value of the property of such corporations. Bank
notes are not shares in a banking corporation, but
the representatives of money and count as dollars,
and should be taxed as other personal property 10
the hands Of the holders.
When q corporation is taxed for the value of Its
property and then the stock holders for the shares
representing that value, it is double taxation.
Now Is this double taxation unconstitutional
One great principle which lies at the basis of all
constitutional governments is, that there shall be
no class Legislation and no unequal legislation.
! In reference to taxation, our Constitution de-
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1877-11-10

clares in Article IA, that " each member OF society
has a right 10 be protected In the enjoyment OF his
life, liberty and property according TO law and
therefore be shall be obliged 10 contribute bis pro.
porfiOndl share TO the expenses OF this protection"
Each member OF society Is entitled 10 be pro-
tected 10 his rights. Is II protecting him to force
him to pay the full value OF property when the
title has passed 10 another3 IL IL protecting him
to force him to pay on bis shares 10 a corporation,
when that corporation is taxed for the full value
Of the property which such shares representt
Is such taxation the proportional share OF such
member Of society To be proportional the asseas-
ment should be made with n view 10 equality Of
taxation. There 10 defect In the law OF 1915
which operates unequally, In direct opposition 10
all fundamental principles OF right government,
and contrary 10 the spirit II not the letter OF Article
IA Of our Constitution.
AS far as the Supreme Court Is concerned the
matter Is settled but equity, justice, the inter
ests OF our people and a sound regard for c%onstitu-
tional Legislation require its repeal by oW Legis-
latiVe power. D.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1877-11-10
Dept. of Finance. November 8, 1877.
Proposed Amendment

To Article 81 Of the Constitution granted on the goth day Of
August, A. ID. 1854, in accordance with Article so Of said
Constitution. That Article 81 be, and the same is hereby
amended SO as to read as follows: . -s-
ARTICLE 81. No person shall be eligible for q Representa-
tive of the people who is insane or an idiot; nor unless he be a
male subject Of the Kingdom, who shall have arrived at the
full age Of twenty-one years,W who shall know how to read and
write, who shall understand accounts, and shall have been
domiciled in the Kingdom for at least three years Immediately
preceding his election, and who shall own Real Estate or
Personal Property within the Kingdom Of a clear value, over
and above all membranes Of at least five hundred dollars.
Approved this -. day Of ....:... A. u: 1876:
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1877-11-10
Proposed Amendment

To Article 20 Of the Constitution, granted on the goth day OF
August, A. D. 1864, in accordance with Article 80 of said
Constitution.
That Article 20, be and the same is hereby amended by
striking out the words I" of q Court Of Record Immediately
preceding the words /" shall ever be a member Of the Legis-
latve Assembly" SO that the Article as amended shall read as
follows:
ARTICLE 20. The Supreme Power Of the Kingdom, In its
exercise Is divided into the Executive, Legislative, and Judi
cial, these shall always be preserved distinct, and no judge
shall ever be a member of the Legislative Assembly.
Approved this 80. day Of $1,000. d. 1876.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1877-11-10

Music THIS AFTERNooN.-The band will play at
Emma Square, commencing at 4 O'Clock. Follow
ing is the programme:
Coronation March Opera, The Prophet. .Mcyerbeer
siam6er Song and chcia; Opera, Ma:;aicic.: 1aSer
s-dn the Universe is the Earth, new ...... wei,.ouborD
Overture Opera, The Queen ofspades, ew.........,.su ppe
LusUs NArURE.-we were shown an egg laid by
q hen one day this week that measured 81 by in
ches. To preserve the shell as q curiosity, the egg
was perforated and the contents withdrawn, when
it was found that there was another egg inside, with
a perfect shell, and about the size Of an ordinary
pullet's egg. The hen that performed this extra
ordinary feat (she is said to be q I" Drama Pootra'o
was probably moved thereto by the fact that eggs
are exorbitantly high in price at present. Or per-
haps she was thinking of double taxation.
THE BI-MoNrHLY SERvIcE-Mr. W. II. Dimond,
connected with the firm Of Williams, Blanchard
& Co. of San Francisco, agents for the P. NJ. s. s.
Company. informed us previous to his departure
by the mail steamer on Wednesday, that the COM
pany will dispatch for Honolalu on or about the
10th of December, the fire screw steamship 81
Paul. of 800 tons burthen, to make monthly
trips between this port and San Francisco, alter
mating with the boats Of the through line to Aus
tralia. This will provide valuable additional IA
cilities for correspondence with the outside world,
as well as for passengers and shippers. Eventually
O large boat viii take the place Of the 81. Paul, al
the requirements Of the trade shall render necessary.
sCoSTINUATIoE OF KING. STREEE.-Last Thursday
p. m. q jury Of six tax payers Of this district. select
ed according to the statute in such case made and
provided, accompanied by the Minister of the Tnte-
rior, the Road Supervisor and the Chief Clerk of the
Interior Department, proceeded to view the proposed
route for the continuation of King street to Kapio-
lani Park. The jury consisted of Messrs. s. c.. Allen,
Frank Brown. s B. Dole, e. c. Damon, A. 8. Cleg-
horn and Ii. L. Sheldon. The route of the proposed
road has been surveyed by Mr.. Emerson, and the
jury in their report to the Minister recommend that
the road be built in accordance with the survey, and
that work thereon be commenced as soon as rractic-
able. No serious engineering obstacles we're en-
4countered along the route, which measures q little
over . mile and q half from Judge McCully's resi-
dence to the northern edge of the park. The road
when completed will be sixty feet wide, and If plant
ed on either side with monkey-rod, algaroba or inga
trees, viii make . delightful drive-a desideratum
the want of which has long been felt in Honolulu.
The visit Of the jurors to the park showed that the
young trees are coming forward satisfactorily. the
race track is handsomely covered with green turf,
and altogether the appearance OF the place u credit
| able to the management.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1877-11-10

BAKED PoTAToEs.-Wha nicer dish than q real
mealy Irish potato baked in the oven, and eaten
with butterf Some Puget Sound potatoes, from
Bolles & Co., we have found as good in this respect
as any we ever tasted in old New England.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1877-11-10

Our THANKS are due to Purser Beardsly of the
steamship City of NsD York for memoranda and
files of papers from New Zealand and Australia,
and to Mr.. Il. NJ. Whitney for late San Francisco
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1877-11-10

HIS MAJEsTY's BRTHDAY,-As will be seen by
the programme of the Committee of Arrangements in
tO-day's issue, will be celebrated by a Regatta in the
harbOr and a Ball in the evening at the Hawaiian
Hotel.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1877-11-10
CHAMPAGNE CIDER.

A HARMLESS. NON.INTOXI-
a CANT, a refreshing drink for warm weather, with posi-
ufactured by
ISRAEL FISHER, No. 2 King St., Honolulu.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1877-11-10

Friday the 18th day Of November, being the birthday Of
His Majesty the King will be observed as a National Holiday;
Government offices will be closed on that day throughout the
Kingdom. J. MORT SMITH, Minister Of the Interior.
Interior Office, Nov. 9th, 1877.
NoTICE.-An taxpayers whose returns show liabilities
which have not been deducted from their personal assets may
obtain adjustment thereof at this Office up to the LIST day Of
December next.
J. @. CARTER,
Hawaiian Treasury. Reg. PM. Acets.
November sth. 1877. MO St
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1877-11-10
BRIEF MENTION.

Our CENrENNLAk-On Jan. 10, 1878, Captain
Cook first sighted these Islands. Are we to have
q Centennial Celebration, or not? r.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1877-11-10
For the Young Folks

Picture Blocks, Puzzle Blocks,
Parlor Games, Stick Horses, Cup and Ball,
Sleigh Bells, Music Boxes, Magnetic Toys,
Buggy Robes, Garden Tools,
Kaleidoscope, Acrobats, bingham Buckets,
Churns, Pie Boards and Rollers,
Hoop Horses, Tin Toys, Iron Toys,
Hammers, Hatchets, Glass Pianos,
Harmonious, Sets ~Pitch-a-Ring,
Wooden Hoops, Noah's Arks,
Boxes Water Colors, Stamp Boxes,
Stamp Albums, Boxes Assorted Toys,
Scrap Books, Scrap Pictures,
Autograph Albums, Crest Albums,
Toy Books, paper and linen; Holiday Books.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1877-11-10
IL. ~

The following Certificate, from . medical man, speaks for
tseIf:
HONOLULU, March nth, 1875.
EXAMINED THE CHAMPAGNE
H CIDER, made by Messrs. Fisher L Son, of this caty. I
hnd it entirely free from any deleterious ingredient, On the
contrary, Its component parts comprise a beverage which I
have never seen eqzaled for its anti-bflious, tonic and invigo-
railing properties 1 have used it myself as a choIagogue, and
1 have prescribed its use for my patients. 1 commend n I'M
hesitatingly as q refreshing and an eminently healthy drink
for our tropical climate. I consider 1t the best thing OF the
kind that ever met with. G. I. SHIPLEY, n. I.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1877-11-10

DOUBLE TAxATIoN.-For plain, logical consider
alton of the tax law of 1885,. we commend to our
readers the persual of communications in to-day's
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1877-11-10
PRESERVED CORNED BEEF!

DRESERVED HAMS. PRESERVED BEEF
Tongues, in two pound cans,
seq For Sale by BoLLEs & co.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1877-11-10
CASES CORN STARCH.

EASES La CROIX CORN. QUARTER
~ barrels Clear Pork. for familiesj Lewis Celebrated Meats
Soups, Tomatoes, Tomato Ketchup, Gerkins, In one gallon
jars and half gallon jars; Clans, HOLSTERS, &C., &C, received
this day and for sale by
my5 B0LLES & Co.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1877-11-10
ONE PRINTING PRESS AND OUTFIT,


Perforated Card Board, gold, silver,
colored and white;
Perforated Notices,
Perforated Pattern Articles for Baskets,
Watch Pockets, Trays, &c.
White and Colored Splints for Frames, &c.
Wall Baskets, Work Boxes, Work Baskets,
Work Bags, Reticules, Grace Hoops,
Pattern Books for Crochet and Wool Work,
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1877-11-10

ElVE GALLONS. %UPERIOR
duality, Strained, and Warranted Pure. For sale by
70 BOLLES & co,
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1877-11-10
Small.
SPERM OIL.

SlZES FROM 1-6 10 1-2 INCH. ia GUAM.
- Titles to suit. Received per "CIeta-n For sale by
BOLLES & CO.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1877-11-10

Music THIS AFTERNooN.-The band will play at
Emma Square, commencing at A O'Clock. Follow
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1877-11-10

Rubber Dolls, Rubber Toys,
Rubber, Wicker and Metal Rattles,
Wool Dolls, Shoo-Fly Rockers,
Gigs and Perambulators, Parlor Balls,
Teething Rings, Rattle Dogs and Cats,
Linen Picture Books, &c.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1877-07-10
AN ELEPHANT As NURSE

A large elephant showed, by con-
slant fagellation OF his body, that he
was much ANNOYED by his tiny perse-
cutors. the musquitoes,and just at that
time the keeper broughta little naked
black thing. as round as ball, which
In india I believe they call child,
laid il down before the animal with
two words in HindOostanee, Watch
H." and then walked away into. the
town. The elephant Immediately
broke off the larger part OF the bough
so as to make a smaller and more
convenient whisk, and directed its
whole attention to the child, gently
tanning the little lump OF Indian-ink,
and driving away every musquito
which came near Il; this he continued
for upward OF two hours, regardless or
himself, until the keeper returned.
It was really beautiful sight, caus-
ing much reflection. Here waoa mon
ster. whose weight exceeded that Of
the infant by at least ten thousand
times. acknowledging that the image
OF his maker, even in the lowest
degree OF perfection, was divine;
silently proving the truth OF the
sacred announcement that God hath
"civen 70 man dominion over the
beast Of the field" And here too was
brute animal setting an example or
devotion and self-denial that but few
Christians. none indeed but mother
could have practiced.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1877-07-10
THE CROWN JEWELS or FRANCE.

The correspondent OF the London
Daily Telep'dphat Paris, writes "Ihe
crown Jewels OF France have returned
to us. At the turn of the war they
were secretly despatched TO England,
and only last week was it judged safe
to recall them. In number, accord
ing to the inventory made for Louis
XVIII, they were already 64,Sl2,
weighing 1871 carats, Of GsS7 900
value. Since that time precious stones
have risen enormously in price, and
the late emperor added to his treas
ures. The crown OF France, in which
is set the Regent diamond and $500
other Jewels, was Waived at G3l0,OOO
half a century ago. The other ia
nous diamond, the 'Saucy, is set in
the first Emperor's sword, a knick-
knack priced at near fll,OOO. a
plaque in brillants Of the Order OF
the Holy Ghost is calculated at fl6,-
600. The crown jewels OF France were
stolen on August 16th., 1872, by band
of forty thieves, who climed the lamp
posts and broke through a window OF
the gem-house. A poor wretch was
euillotined for this offence, whereof
he was perfectly innocent; but one
gut $ head more or less made
small difference in 1892"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1877-07-10
ROSEWOOD.

It has puzzled many people to de-
eide. why the dark wood so highly
valued for furniture should be called
Rosewood Its color certainly does
not look much like rose; so we must
look for some other reason. Upon
asking, we are told that when the tree
is first cut, the fresh wood possesses
very strong, rose-like fragrance -
hence the name. There are half-a-
dozen or more kinds Of rosewood
trees. The varieties are found in
South America, and in the East In
dies and neighboring islands. Some
times the trees grow so large that
planks four feet broad and ten feet in
length can be cut from them. These
broad planks are principally used to
make the tops of piano-fortes. When
growing in the forest, the rosewood
tree is remarkable for its beauty; but
such is its value in manufactures as
an ornamental wood that some of the
forests where it once grew abundantly
now have scarcely single specimen.
Madras the government has pru-
IDENTIFY had great plantations OF this
tree set out, in order to keep up the
supply.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1877-07-10
MEN WE DON'T WANT TO MEET.

The man who, having by an acci-
dent been thrown once in your COM
panv, makes bold to bawl your name
out, and to shake your hand profuse-
ly, when you pass him in the street.
The man who never meets you with
out trying to borrow money.
The man who wears white hat in
the Winter, smokes pipe when walk
ing, and accosts you as "old fellow"
lust as you are hoping to make good
impression Oh some well-dressed lady
friends.
The man who, with look of urgent
business. when you are in a hurry,
takes you by the buttonhole to tell you
a bad joke.
And, to finish with, the man who,
when you draw back slightly to ap-
preciate a picture, coolly comes and
stands in front Of you, and then re-
ceding, also, treads on your toes.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1877-07-10

Lena Temptation.

Into the cOziest and prettiest OF
breakfast rooms stole the bright rays
OF the October sun There were beau
tiful pictures upon the walls, choice
flowers abloom in graceful vases, and
the breakfast table, with its array Of
China and silver. was itself the perfect
picture which the artistic housewife
knows how 10 evoke from chaos; but
not face amid the group gathered
there but wore Il shade of care and
ANNOYANCE. The father, leaning back
in his chair. toyed neryously with his
teaspoon the mother, a slender, dell
cate lady, with pensiye face and gen
tie brown eyes. now dim with tears,
pushed aside the hardly tasted food,
and passing 10 the window, stood lost
In thought, while the daughter, the
cause. us usual, OF the family trouble
tapped the carpet imuatirntly with
her daiutily-sIippercd foot
Indeed. | must have il, papa" she
exclaimed, drawing u wordy argument
to a close: and Mr.. Lynell, succumb-
ing al last 10 the inevitable, drew a
plethoric purse from his pocket, and
placed a roll Of bills in the tiny, out
stretched hand. when, with kiss on
his furrowed brow and a gay song
rising 20 Her lips, Lena danced out Of
the room.
As the echo Of her footsteps died
away the mother crossed to her hus-
bands side. and smoothing the gray
hair back from his brow, said,-
L am sorry you yielded, Robert, fol-
IL will only encourage Lena in new
extrayagances. II seems 10 me that
she grows more wilful, more selfish
and heartless, every day. [ used to
think when we kept the little shop
down by the river and We're 50 poor,
80 very, very poor, that rich people
did not know the meaning Of sorrow,
but the fortune I SO coveted has
proved a curse instead of a blessing
and this sad morning it really seems
10 me that would gladly exchange il
FOR the peace and quiet happiness
that were ours in those early days
God answers our prayers sometimes J
think, 20 show US how little we know
our own wants"
You must not give up so, Lucia,
said the husbands calmer voice
Lena is wild and thOushtless, bu'
she is Young, and We Will hope for bet
ter things. With Such a true, wise
mother, / cannot despair Of her re
formation: and tie who led Us in the
dav Of adversity will not, [ know
forsalte Us in our time of worldly pros
perity."
Meanwhile Lena stood in her owl
room before the mirror trying the et
feet Of various ribbons that lay nea
her. but whether the setting was o
rose, or violet, or snow, the beautiful
picture framed therein remained un
changed. 1t was u lovely face tina
the. mirror reflected, and though
q proud, cold look was dawning in TIT
once gentle eyes, and hard, defiant
lines settling around the once yielding
mouth, the vivid coloring and perfec
outline made il a face. once seen, t
be forever kept in memory, face ful
| Of strength and power. Left to he
own resources, Lena Lynell, woul(
have fought bravely the battle of life
would have proved the strength anl
sunnort OF the weaker natures de
pendent upon her. But the natur
that would have come forth un
seorched from the fires Of adyersit
had not been able to withstand tn
glow Of prosperity, and living use
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1877-07-10
1lOttrp,
-
Cntll Death.

Make no vows OF eOnstAncy. dear friend.
To love me. though l die. thy whole life long. :
And love NJ other Til thy days shall end
Nay. it were rash And wrong.
Il thou canst love another. bo it SO:
IWOuld not roach out o. NY quiet rravO
To bind thy heart II it should choose to 60
Love should not De a slave.
My placid ghost trust. viii walk serene
In clearer lights than glds those earthly morns.
Above the Jealousiss and ou,ies Keen
Which this lie with taorns.
Thou woulist not feel my shadowy caress.
II. after doAth. my soul should ungor hero;
Mems hearts crave tangible. close Tenderness.
Loves presence. warm and near.
II would not make me sleep morc peacefully
That thou vert wasting an thy life in Voc
Tor Iuy poor sake. vha, love thou hast tVr mo
Hestow it ere go
Car,o not upon a stone whom I An deal
The praises which romors- -fal mournors give
t. W0Mcn's graves tarjy rtcompcnso--
Bat speak them while live
Hoapn5t the heavy marble on my head
To shut away the sunshine aal the dew;
Iot small blooms grow thcrc. AMI let grasses wave
And raiadrops nlter through
Thou wilt mot many fdr,r and more CAV
Than z, bgt trust me. chou ,lns't ueye, end
Oae Who vi.i love and s. re the, night Arl day
Vish alucre single mind
Forget me when die. The viole;s
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1877-07-10
Snran Chief Justices have

Seven Chief Justices have occupied
the bench Of the United States
Supreme Court John Jay, six years
John Rutledge. a part OF wear;
Oliver Ellsworth. five years: John
Marshall, thirtv-fve years Roger B
Tanev .twenty:eight wears: Salmon p.
Chase, ten wears and Morrison t..
Waite, appointed in 1874.
WHATEVER that be which thinks
which understands, which wills,
which acts, it is something celes-
tial and divine; and upon that
account must necessarily be eternal.-
Cicero. =