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The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1878-06-15

Mr.. EDITOR: The French word petitesse means
something excessively mean, and | am reminded
OF it by the conduct of some OF the honorable
members of the Assembly in the visits they have
made to some of our public institutions,-as the
Insane Asylum and the Queens Hospital. One
would suppose that the persons in charge Of such
establishments would be notified of such intended
visits. in order that they might be present to give
any desired or explanations. But
such was not the case. And just think of a Legis-
lative Committee man prOpounding questions to
an insane person and gravely taking down his an
swers! Verify. we are the people. and wisdom
will die with US. 49,
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1878-06-15

The Pacific Mail Steamship City Of .NeU York
arrived at this port On Tuesday morning last, in
fourteen days from Auckland, New Zealand, bring
ing US dates from that place to the 18th ult., and
from London to the 26th.
We await, with much interest, the next California
mail, due here next Tuesday, with dates to the 18th
instant.
in regard to Count Schouvalof's mission, pending a
reply from the British Government. The prevalent
opinion is that it is of a pacific character, and that
there will be an early meeting of the Congress.
Hopes for the maintenance Of peace are greater in
"a, almost certain.
1t is stated in the Auckland Herald that kilograms
by way of London affirm that Russia has purchased
the steamer City Of Sydney from the Pacific Mail
Company; also the steamer State of California,
launched on the 18th ult. It is said she is also in
treaty for two other steamers.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1878-06-15

THE KEROSENE FIEND-We have to chronicle
another fatal accident from the use of kerosene,
and this time under very painful circumstances.
At Kahuku, on the windward side of this Island,
on Tuesday, the 4th instant, a native woman named
Makaluhi Pikai, and her little child about two
years of age. were both horribly burned with
kerosene, and died in a short time. 1t seems that
the woman had been lighting an open fire for
cooking some fish, using for that purpose a rag
dipped in a kerosene can, leaving the can standing
carelessly near the fire. While her back was
turned the child upset the can. which exploded,
and instantly both child and mother were en-
veloped in flames. and literally burned to death
before assistance arrived. The husband. who was
absent in Honolulu. returned to find his home
desolate, and is said to have become insane in
consequence. The woman. who is affectionaJely
spoken of by the neigbbors. was near her confne-
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1878-06-15
A Question.

Mr.. EDITOR On Kamehameba day a hurdle
race was run by two horses, stranger" and
Jimmie - Z" Stranger went over every hurdle
and kept the track, leading Jimmie" under the
wire at least sixty yards while " Jimmie 4" took
each hurdle in turn and was once fairly off the
track and came in as said before, fully sixty yards
behind but strange to say, Jimmie" is de-
clared by the Judges the winner. Can you tell
me why this decision was given and under what
Association Rules such a decision could be given ?
Most of those who were interested in the race sup
posed that the leading horse under tie wire.-
other matters equal-would take the stakes but
it seems not. A similar decision was given last
year. Such decisions by Judges give poor en-
couTagement to owners of racing stock. NINAU.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1878-06-15
The Fourth of July.

The 102d anniversary of Americas natal day is
close at hand, and but little time is left for prepa-
ration if our citizens, of which those of the United
States form so much the larger part, intend to
celebrate it in a becoming manner. We suggest
that a public meeting be called as soon as posi-
BILE, and a ommitte appointed to set the :" ball
in motion" We have had ONE celebrations In
the past which were all that could be expected.
and we see no reason why we can't do so again."
Who will take the lead?
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1878-06-15
CHAs. X. BISHOP,
Chairman Of the Executive Committee.


HONOLULU, June 18Th. 1873.
Hon. C. II. Bishop, Chairman efhe Rreeatfue C5ramiaee n
QHeeR's Hopitat-DEAR SIR: In reply 20 yours Of the slh
instant, stating that " II has been reported that lepers have
been and are admitted into the Queens Hospital as PATIENTS
/ would beg to state that there Is not one word Of truth 10 the
allegations on the contrary, / Invariably refuse admis-
sion into that institution Of people laboring under
this disease. 1 most distinctly affirm that / have
never admitted a single case Of leprosy into the
Queens Hospital. That a number Of patients admitted for
other diseases have become lepers is quite true, and il would
be very strange If such were not the case; but 1 have in
variably discharged them before there could be any risk to
their f-eHow-inmstes. To an unprofessional man, and one not
thoroughly conversant with leprosy, there are always cases In
the hospital which might be readily mistaken for this diseases
cases Of constitutional syphilis frequently present some Of the
early symptoms Of leprosy, and for a time the exact diagnosis
is most difficult, II not impossible. When there is a doubt
accompanied with no risk. ] always give the sufferer the
benefit Of that doubt; often with the most gratifying results.
Il may also be well to state that a number Of persons 10 the
earlier stages Of leprosy apply at the dispensary for relief;
they are most naturally anxious TO try some medical treatment
before being sent to MoIokai. 1 never refuse such uniorIunates,
who frequently attend with the utmost regularity; the very
fact Of their 30 doing may be the foundation Of the above
umor, when, If the truth were known, not one Of them had
ever been an inmate Of the hospital.
Very respectfully yours,
RoBKRT McKIBBIx.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1878-06-15

The following cablegram was received at Auck-
land at 3:l5 on the morning Of May %: 1.-THE
Congress will be held in June. 1t is expected that
early invitations will be issued to the Powers"
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1878-06-15

THE classes at Oahu College, Punahou. will be
examined on Monday. Tuesday and Wednesday of
next week. The graduating exercises will be held
in Fort-street Church on Thursday evening, June
20. The public are invited.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1878-06-15

AT THE last regular meeting Of the Board Of Trus-
tees of the Queens Hospital, the question was care
fully considered, if the public rumor Of lepers having
been allowed to become inmates Of the Queens Hos
pital had any foundation in point Of fact. After a
lengthy discussion Of the subject, the Executive
Committee we're instructed to consult with the Sur
geon of the Queens Hospital and to contradict these
rumors on authority, if the circumstances we're
found such as tic justify such contradiction. The
following correspondence which we give in full will
allay all feeling Of apprehension on the part Of the
public:
HoSoLULU, June Sth, 1875.
RoJNt AcKiJJin, u. d., Pdystcian n h<a1Oens Hosphab
Honoluu-DEAR SIR: II having been reported that lopers
have been and are admitted into the Queens Hospital as
patients, you will obnge the Trustees Of that institution by
stating in writing just what are the facts in the case.
Respectfully yours,
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1878-06-15

GOVERNMENT SCHooLs.-The Annual Examinations
of the Government Schools have taken place the pas;
week, with satisfactory results, generally. We re-
greet that we are unable to report any of them, as
business engagements did not allow US to attend.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1878-06-15

AZORES AssoCIATIoN.-Last Thursday was st.
Antonio's Day, and was celebrated in a quiet and
appropriate manner by our fellow-citizens of Portu-
guese nationality. The members of the above-named
association, with their families, and several invited
guests, met at the residence of Antoine the florist, on
School street, and enjoyed a neat and sumptuously
provided dinner. The table. it need hardly be men
toned, was s~uperbly decorated with flowers from
Antone's garden. The Rev. Father Lenore occupied
the head of the table, and the utmost good feeling
and harmless conviyiality prevailed. Among the
Portuguese are some of our best citizens, industrious
and law-abiding. We may mention that in eight
families represented at the dinner, there were
twenty-seven children.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1878-06-15

Hopes Of a peaceful solution Of the present diff
culties between Russia and England are becoming
stronger, although there appears TO be no material
relaxation Of warlike preparation on either side.
Severe but indecisive fighting has taken place at
Crete.
The Russians are advancing within the neutral
zone, for sanitary reasons. as stated.
The great fire at Constantinople, May 23d, do
stroyed the palaces Of the Minister Of Justice, and
Of the Supreme Council Of State. A portion OF the
palace Of the sublime Porte was also burned.
Supplementary estimates were introduced In Par
Lament by the Government, May 23d, sor the
Indian contingent Of the army, and for an increase
to the navy on the New Zealand station.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1878-06-15

RAILROAD SURVEY on HAwAu.-The following
is from a private letter from Mr.. c. V. Housman,
dated at Honokaa, June 9Th: :" have arrived at
Honokaa, Hamakua, and the line is so far COM
plete from Waimea 10 Paaukau, but the grade
down to Honokaa is rather steep. The line runs
above the Government road about 400 yards,
above J. r. Mills store. and at Paauhau to within
$50 yards of the Government road. We have had
rain every day, but we are all well and in good
spirits. 1 shall begin the Waimea to Kawaihae
line on the 9Th. and hope to leave for Honolulu
on the 18TH"
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1878-06-15

We are requested to state that the Annual EX-
animation of Miss Agnes Aylett's School will take
place next Tuesday, June Is, at the school-room
of Madame Christina, Fort street We presume
the eAercIses VIII be open to all interested in the
cause of education.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1878-06-15

MAus-Our next mail from San Francisco and
the East will be due on Tuesday, the 18th. per
steamer australia. and the mail tor United States
aud Europe will leave on the same day, per
steamer WiLmin gton.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1878-06-15

MAseNIC.-A special meeting OF Lodge lie Pro-
gres de l'Oceanie, No. l24, A. F. and A. NJ, will
be held at the rooms on King street, on Tuesday
evening next, June is. at u O'Clock. Visiting
brethren are invited.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1878-06-15
THE PACIFIC
Commercial A0Oertlser.
SATURDA Y, JUNE 10.
BRIEF MENTION.

HAWAIIAN Mission CHLDREN's SOCIETY-The
Goth Anniversary OF this Society will be held this
evening, at d O'Clock. i'll the vestry OF Fort street
Church. The public are invited to attend.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1878-06-15

NSUDDEN DEATH.-At about e p. N. last Tuesday Il
native man named Kailiuli, apparently about IS
years of age, came to his death quite suddenly.
He was sitting on a box at the edge of Judd's
wharf, when he was seen to suddenly fall over
backward into the water. The captain of the schoon-
er KdterinG, lying at the other side of the wharf,
hearing a boy call out that a man had fallen over
board, ran to the spot and got him out, but life
was extinct. The old mans daughter, who was
near at hand, stated that her father had had a
fainting fit on the previous Sunday, and it is quite
probable that he died in O fit, as he fell but a short
distance into the water. Deputy Marshal Dayton
made an examination into the circumstances, with
the foregoing result.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1878-06-15

PERsoNAL-We had the pleasure, last Tuesday,
of a visit from Mr.. Thomas Gardiner, formerly
connected with the newspaper firm of Morrill,,
Anthony d Co., publishers of the old Sacramento
Union. Mr.. Gardiner has been running the Wei
lington IN. ~ Euening Chronicle, from which he
has retired, and is now on his way back to Cali
fornia, with the intention of associating him
self with some newspaper on the coast. We
believe Mr.. G.'s New Zealand newspaper ex-
perience has not been very agreeable.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1878-06-15

TONIGHT Mr.. Val Vose gives his farewell per-
formance at the Hawaiian Hotel, prior to his depar-
ture for Australia next week. We have so often
spoken in commentator of Mr.. Val Vose's enter
tainments that further praise becomes superfuous.
Go, and take the children, for it will be a long time
before they have an opportunity of another treat like
that now offered.
There will be no lack of amusement this even
ing, for the Amateur Dramatic Association also give
a performance at the theater, Miss V. Croker max
ing her last appearance prior to her departure for
California. This Association, composed of local
talent, is really worthy of the public recognition it
has heretofore received, and we note a constant i'm
provement in its members which will soon place
them in such a position that they will have no cause
to fear adverse criticism.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1878-06-15

KAMEHAMEHA DAY-The 18th Of June was in
stituted in 1872, as a public holiday, by Kane
hameha V, in commemoration of the founder of
the family, Kamehameha the Great, who. from
being the chief of a single district of the Island of
Hawaii, by the force of arms reduced the whole
group to his sway. The day was observed in this
city by the closing of all Government Offices, and,
after 10 O'Clock A. NJ. by the closing of places of
business generally; by the display of bunting on
the shipping and on shore, and by a salute at
noon, from Punchbowl battery. The city was
quiet throughout the day. the bulk of the popula-
ton being out to witness the races at Kapiolani
Park-an account of which will be found else
where.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-23

to give every citizen q decent farm. There
ought, consequently, to be no poverty or SUI
fering OF any kind here. II there was power
ty, 1t was the fault Of the capitalists, the cor
porations, the bondholders. and 1t became the
duty Of the labortng classes to correct this
evil by united action. They the Communists)
did not desire an appeal to arms, but IL such
fight we're forced on them, they would will
ingly accept it.
In fine, the speeches and the applause that
followed them showed conclusvely that these
workingnen Of st. Louis were Socialists in
principle. or the strength Of the organize
ton, also, there could no longer be any doubt.
The picnic grounds were crowded by over
1900 people-all they could holland these
were but small portion Of the Communists
Of the city. In several portions Of the city
houses were ornamented In honor Of the Gel
ebration, and in the manufacturing districts
and workingmeD's quarter the whole pOpu-
latiOn turned out en n,nsse to cheer the pro-
cession as it marched by. Another alarming
fact also became evident: The officers Of the
various companies In the procession wore
swords; the men carried no guns, as 1t was
expected they would do, yet betrayed evil
dent signs Of having been thoroughly drilled
and showed themselves apt ut all military
manuuvres.
Taking all these facts into consideration,
the strength of this organization, it's social
istic doctrines the men professed, the fact
that they were we'll provided with money.
that they were drilled, 1t is not at all as
tonshng that the good people Of st. Louis
should have been alarmed alarmed they
certainly were at this display. The whole
police force of the city was kept on duty at
the central station and two regiments Of mi
litia remained at their arsenal all day and
night, armed for immediate duty. The st.
Louis papers are trying to put on o very
courageous face about the matter; now that
the people OF st. Louis have discovered the
strength and design of that organization,
they say they are perfectly satisfied and will
be- fully prepared for it.: but the confidence
they express that no one will be seriously
alarmed at the display, and that it will have
no bad effect on the business interests of st.
Louis express their true views much more
thoroughly than any editorial would do.
After this st. Louis picnic 1t will scarcely
do for the newspapers to speak OF this move
ment as the Communist bugaboo; it may not
be quite so bloodthirsty as the sensationaists
would make il, but the existence Of Com
munism in the North is pretty clearly proved
by the 1000 men who marched in line in st
Louis last Sunday and applauded the doc
trine that property is theft"
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DIED.

Wednesday morning, May %.
1878. at o'clock, at bis residence. 10 the parish
II st. Charles, aged thirty four years. Edward
Davenport, native Of the parish of Iberville, son
# the late Charles Davenport and the late Cora
lie Bernard.
His friends and acquaintance. also those of
his family, are respectfully invited. without
further notice. to attend his funeral. which will
take place This Thursday Morning. at 9 o'clock
precisely. from the landing of the steamboat
Henry Tete foot of Bienville street
WECHERLING-sud on May %, 1873
at $3.50 D. M. Elizabeth Schmidt, wife Of J. J.
Wecherling. aged fifty five years. eight months
AID twenty six days, a native Of Winweiir.
Rheinbayern. Germany. and a resident Of this
city for thirty eight years.
The friends and acauaintances Of the family.
also those of Matt Collins. Buelers and Engle-
hard. also the German Protestant Asylum and
Ladies' Association and German Society. and
the New Lusitanos Benevolent Association, and
the General German Workingmen's Associa-
ton, are respectfully invited to attend her
funeral. which will take place To Day Thurs
day. at 30 o. m. from her late residence.
corner of Magazine and Delord streets.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-23
TO SUMMER TOURISTS.

The great Jackson Route offers the greatest
Inducements to Eastern and European trav-
elers this season. 1t should be known to all
that this line has been immensely improved
during the past year. II has, in fact, been al
most entirely rebuilt, 1t now has fine steel
rail track laid upon new ties and an excellent
road-bed. This enables 1t to make as fast
time as any line to New York with entire
safety and without the appearance of rapid
running, It's connections from Cincinnati and
Chicago being among the finest roads In the
world. The train leaving at p. M, one hour
tater than any other line, makes exactly the
same time to New York as It's quickest rival.
There are no through cars to Ne,O York by any
line. The Jackson Route has but one change
of cars, which is made In Union depot, at
Cincinnati, Chicago or St Louis.
Passengers direct to New York by the jack
son Route pass through the splendid scenery
and cool air Of the Allegheny Mountains. Those
going BY Chicago pass by daylight In full
view of Niagara Falls, and also have but one
change of cars from New Orleans to New
York.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-23

Our esteemed contemporary the Bee takes
exception, in a long editorial, to our saying
that there has never been a newspaper in this
city which the Lottery Company has not
purchased or silenced, and seems to take
umbrage at this enunciation. as a reflection
upon itself In reply, we must say in all
frankness than when the article was written
we did not think of the Bee, but of our great
morning dailies published In the English Ian
puage, We have too much respect for the
editor and proprietor Of the Bee to believe
that the columns Of their paper can be
bought or sold. We cannot help regret
ting, however, that the Bee should con-
slider that, according to its Judgment,
the question we are agitating is not of suffi-
cient importance to be discussed in its
columns. 1t Is question Of life and death
for the State, In that it involves the point
whether the Lottery Company or the people
~ Louisiana will govern the State. 1t is a
vital question, for it threatens the personal
liberty of private citizens, who are liable to
he. and who have been, imprisoned under the
provisions OF an Infamous law without the
benefit of trial by jury. We repeat that we
regret not to have the assistance OF the Bee
IN this great fight against the hydra which
bas now possession of the State and threat
ans to co ntrol it's destinies and stife its lber-
ties. we must add that many OF our friends,
vho are also friends Of the Bee, share our dis
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-05-23
THE ST. LOUIS COMMUNISTS.

If there remain any doubts about the
existence Of Communism and Socialism in
the North, the picnic and procession of the
st. Louis section OF Socialists, last Sunday,
ought to end them. The display then made
seems to have taken even the newspapers of
st. Louis by surprise. Rumors innumerable
had been atioat for some time concerning this
parade; the papers had discussed it in the
most sensational manner, and yet when the
reality came, it far exceeded the widest and
most sensational rumors for, although the
streets were knee-deep In mud, although hun
dreds of sympathizers with the movement
refrained from joining in the display because
they feared that it meant their discharge
from work, not less than 1000 men turned out
in line rs professed Communists, making the
parade the greatest popular demonstration
that st. Louis ever witnessed. Nor were
these men the tramps and thieves that
some of the papers have been wont to pre-
tend. They were, for the most part, earnest
and industrious laborers and mechanics :;
men who work hard and get good wages.
Among them were the Typographical Union,
the Cabinetmakers Union, the Carpenters
Tailors', Coopers, Wagonmakers and all the
other Industrial unions of st. Louis; in fine,
the best elements of the 1aboring and work
ing classes of that city. These men were
all well dressed and had such an abundance
of money with them that the st. Louis papers
expressed surprise that they should com.
plain Of distress, showing, as they did, such
evidences of prosperity.
From the class from which these men came
it might have been supposed that the parade
was merely demonstration Of dscontented
workingmen who were disguised with the
present condition Of affairs, but who had no
real sympathy with the wild schemes and
principles Of the Communists: but even this
consolation was denied st. Louis, as it soon
became evident that these men were ultra
Communists In sentiment and believers in the
widest principles of Socialism. The Amer
lean flag was forgotten in the procession, but
every one OF the twenty companies that
marched in it bore the red flag Of the Com
mune, while every man carried in his button
hole a red ribbon as a symbol of his allegiance
to Socialism. If there were any doubts about
their being Communists, the speeches at
the picnic ground would have sufficed to
dissipate them in short time. The widest
theories of Communism were there openly
preached and wildly applauded and cheered
The earth produced, so their orators taught,
more than enough for all; there was
more than enough land in the United States