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The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1879-05-17
Actors and Drink.


The New York correspondment of the Philadel-
phia Tunes says: [ notice Miss Clara Morris de-
mics taking morphine. Far be it from me to
contradict a lady, but If she tells the truth she
has been sadly lied about. Poor girl She says
that when she was "leading lady " in Days
Theatre she went home on foot shOd with broken
shoes, through snow and rain, and that he- man
ager refused her even s. for new boots unless she
would sign a five years contract. This may OF
not be true, but tells a story nevertheless. All
is not gold that %glitters. Not an hour ago l met
one of the brightest men Of the Metropolitan
press. Twenty years ago he vas faciLe pTinceps.
Ten years ago he was managing editor Of a
great daily. Tonight he begged a drink from me,
and when / rendered him a dollar he thanked me
with tears IN his eyes. Make no mistake about
this man. He's on a tear now, but in less than
ten days he'll be making his $50 a week as east
ly as rolling of a log. Rum gets us all. The
bane of New York life is whiskey. They all
drink it. Actors, managers, critics, dry goods
men and everybody else are slaves to drink. 1t
is the curse Of the age in which we live. A gen.
Grafton of I" bright fellows die out every five
years. If our clergy would bother their heads a
bout this plague Of our city half as much as they
do about the second coming Of Christ it would be
a jolly good idea, and if Christ should chance to
drop in all of a sudden He would perhaps be
quite as well pleased as if His followers were
found on their knees in prayer.
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The following significant expression of southern
Democratic sentiment, printed in the Okolona
(Miss.) States, of March 18th, has just been re-
ceived and attracts much attention IN Washington:
After a struggle of eighteen years in war and
politics the confederacy has at last captured the
capitol.-Washington Republican.
Yes thank God! We have the capitol, and
in 1880 our man will walk up the white-house
steps and take his seat in the presidential chair.
"Then will our glorious triumph be complete.
"Then will we proceed to tear your amend
ments from the constitution and trample them in
the mire.
"Then will we break the shackles you have
forged for the free, sovereign and Independent
commonwealth of the Union.
"Then will we recognise the Fright OF secession,
"a right that is not dead, but sleeping.
"Then will we decorate the capitol with the
pictures of Davis, and Lee, and Stuart. and all
the glorious leaders Of a cause that is not lost,
but living still.
Yes, thank God, we have captured the
capitol, and from that coigne of vantage we pro-
pose to rule the republic in a way that will make
your Radical laws and your Radical leaders for
ever odious in America"
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The English newspapers generally have copied
ing a comparison Of & the incomes of four of the
richest men on earth" These are the Duke OF
Westminster, who is credited with an annual
income of $4,000, 600; John P. Jones with
SIS, 900 900; Rothschild with so, 900 900, and
John W. Mackey with Sl3 $50, 900. The rev.
enues of the English and French millionaires
are doubtless approximately correct-the pro-
perty of the first being valued at $50, 900 900,
and of the latter at 5000, OOO, OO0-but John P.
Jones, if common rumor is true, is not one of
the very rich men. Street gossip in San Fran
cisco accredits Mr.. Mackey with an income a
little less than that attributed by the Whitehall
ReUie,U to Rothschiid.
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The Worlds Dead.

There are millions in the grave, where there
are hundreds out Of it. Age has followed age
for six thousand years, and each has contributed
its quota to swell that bourne from which no
traveller returns"
From extensive calculation, it seems the aver
age Of human births per second since the birth
of Christ to this time is about SIS; which gives
80, 900 900, 900; and after deducting the present
supposed population of the world (960, 900 ,000)
leaves the number of 81 ,040, 900 900 that have
gone to the grave; giving death and the grave
the victory over the living TO the number of
80, 00S 900 900. OF this number in the grave
have died
By war. about 1000 600 900
BY famine and pestiIence. $50 600 900
BY martyrdom 500 600 600
BY Intoxicating drinks $50 600 600
Natural or otherwise. rs. 1000 900 600
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Negro Crime and Morality in Georgia.

The negro likes to revenge himself for injuries
fancied or real, by cutting and s%tabbing, and be
does so frequently enough. Since emancipation
the colored population OF Georgia has become
more familiar with crime than II was In the old
slave days. The free man has not found it pos
sible to control himself so much as he should have
done. Tho negro gets punished much more Sc
verely for his crime than white men do and
there are no iuries so severe upon a negro as col
ored juries. They are pitiless-seem to take a
genuine pleasure in convicting an unfortunate
wretch. a great many cases of forgery on the
part Of negro men and of infanticide by colored
mothers, are brought before the Courts. The
negroes do not seem to have an idea of the grav-
iy Of the offense of forgery until they are caught
and punished for it. Many of them who have
been arrested soon after the act apparently
fancied that they had committed only trivial
-misdemeanor. The marriage tie is not held in
much respect, unluckily, as yet. If a negro finds
himself forced by circumstances, which need not
be detailed, to give bonds to the State for the
support of offspring, he marries the mother OF
the child and then migrates to another country.
The woman will not hesitate to marry again if
she finds 1t convenient. nor will the man. These
cases Of bigamy rarely come before the Courts.
The native white man feels that it is useless in
this generation to expect the practice OF severe
morality by the negroes. They are not accus-
toned to the restraints imposed by civilized So
ciety. and they are constantly in rebellion against
them.
Considerable difficulty is experienced in get
ting fathers and mothers Of colored families to
send their children to school, even when scholas-
tic facilities are supplied. "He got to grease his
own mouf; l amt gwine ter do it fur him."
roughly says the father when his son is wanted
for school. "l'se gwine ter put him on a place
in de country" On this place the darkey grows
up ignorant and indisposed to acquire education,
as be sees no use for it when be has acquired 1t.
-EdVdrg King IN Boston Journal.
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A New Secret Order.

The other day after q strapping young man sold
a load of corn and potatoes ON the Chicago mar
ket and had taken his team to q hotel barn TO
''feed, it became known TO the men around the
barn that he was very DESTROYS of joining some Sc
cret society in town. When questioned he admit
ted that such was the case, and the bows ut
once offered TO initiate him into a new order called
the Cavaliers of Coveo." He was told THAI ii was
twice as old as Freemasonry, much nicer than Odd
Fellowship, and the cost was only s. In case
he had the toothache he could draw SIS per week
from the relief fund. and he was entitled to re-
ceive SO for every headache and S25 for n sore
throat.
The young man thought he had struck a big
thing, and after eating a hearty dinner he was tax
en- into a store room above the barn to be initiated.
The boys poured cold water down his back, put
-four on his hair, swore him to kill his mother if
commanded, and rushed him around for an hour
without a single complaint from his lips. When
they had finished, he inquired
Now I'm one of the Cavaliers of Coveo, am
n"
You are they answered
Nothing more to learn, is there ?"
Nothing"
"Well, then, I'm going to lick the whole
crowd - continued the candidate, and he went at
it: before he got through he had his s. initiation
fee back and three more to boot, and knocked every
one down two or three times apiece. He didn't
seem greatly disturbed in mind as he drove out of
the barn. On the contrary, his hat was slanted
over, he had a fresh five cent cigar in his mouth,
and he mildly said to one of the barn boys
Say, boy, ifyou hear any of the cavaliers
asking for a Coveo about my size, tell 'em I'll be
in on the full of the moon to take the Royal
Skyfugle degree.
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4 Calf, with the thoughtlessness of vealy
youth, could not abstain from insulting an hon
est, Woodworking Ok that was toiling at the
plow. "0xcuse me- said the Calf; what a
fool you are to wear that heavy yoke upon your
neck and go all day long drawing a pillow at your
heels to turn up the ground for your master.
Why don't you exchange your yoke for a paper
collar and have some style about you? See what
a jolly time | have of it; nothing to do but
enjoy life. Knock off work, old fellow, and
let's have some fun" But the Ok kept right
along about his business, saying to himself,
:" When that young chap gets as furrow long in
life as l have he will know more and won't talk
calf as much as he does now" That evening
while the Ok, whose days work was over, was
at his repast, he saw a Butchers cart driving BY
containing the ~insolent Calf, who was destined
to be reduced to outlets, calyes-head jelly and
material for sewed boots before morning. "Ah,
my fine fellow, said the Ok, " you won't have
an opportunity to insult honest labor for one
while, yoke can bet your life" Moral-Never
depise an OK because he wears a heavy yoke.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1879-05-17
Keep Still, While l Read This

IF YOU WANT 4 GOOD CIGAR, go to MAR
CHANTS, Fort street, opposite Roth's,
Err AN AND MANILA. all Of
the Best Quality. Pipes of all kinds; Cigar and Cigarette
Holders; Tobacco-the very best plug; Prepared Smok-
log Tobacco. all Of the choice brands-in fact, everything
to be found in q frst-ciass Cigar Store.
MANUFACTURED ESSLY for MAR
CHANT, a small and very choice lot Of Cigars, just re-
ceiyed per bark KaIakaua from Frisco. There is no Gas
absut this-no Whale or Tame Oyster Yarn.
y. B.--A NEW LOT OF MA
NILLAS, the best in the Market.
CALL AND SEE MERCHANTS PATENT
APPARATUS for Steaming and whitening Cigars East
side Of Fort street. mil
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FOR SALE

- THE OLD ESTABLISHED BUSI- SfsRe
Hi,a ness House Of A. s. CLEGH0RN & CO., sit o.
~ uAied in Waipio, Hamakus, Hawaii, consists OF -
a Store and dwelling House, almost new. Also, Store Houses,
Cook House, &C, with a large and well selected Stock Of
Goods.
Also, a balance of lease of waipio Valley for a term of IS
years, comprising an area of some 5000 acres, admirably
adapted for Rice or Sugar culture.
Also, lease Of Muliwai, which comprises several thousand
acres Of wood land. This is a rare chance for parties wishing
TO go into Sugar or Rice, in one Of the most desirable localities
in the Kingdom.
For particulars, apply to
Messrs. A. S CLEGHORN & CO, Honolulu,
Or TO J. r. MILLS, Hamakua.
Waipio, March 18th, 1879. mh22
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y The Californians are threatening to seeede
from the Union if their demands in regard to
Chinese legislation are not granted. AS a last
resort, "we will" they say, "take advantage of
the geographical lines that surround us, the vast
extent OF soil within our boundaries, the exhaust
less resources of wealth that are ours. and will set
up an occidental republic, which, If it cannot
rival the old republio in its glory of the past,
will at least be a magnificent empire OF white
freemen, whose heritage shall be preserved to
their children and children's children forever
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1879-05-17

Judging from the Official statistics of its growth,
the advance of Socialism in Germany during the
last few years must have been amazingly rapid.
1t was not till after the close of the Franeo-Ger-
man war, in 1871, that it assumed the character
of distinct political organization, and yet there
are already in Berlin alone, by Prince Bismarck's
own admission, no fewer than 60 900 avowed So
cialists, or very nearly one-tenth of the whole
population. Forty-one journals are actively en-
gagged in advocating and disseminating Socialistic
doctrines, the total number of their subscribers
being rated at 200 900.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1879-05-17

NATURES REMEDY.-People who, without
knowing that they were applying natures RENE
DIV, have drawn IN their breath hard when they
have cut a finger or barked a shin on a coal scut-
tie, will be pleased to learn that they have EN-
ployed respiratory a~nalgesia in it's simplest form.
If any man will draw breath deeply and quickly
for the space of three minutes or less, he will
thereby lose acute sensibility to pain, so that he
can endure Il minor surgical operation without
inconvenience. Eminent surgeons have found
the process Of great advantage when used alone,
not only, but when anasthetics also were en-
pIoyed, in which latter case the quantity of the
drug to be used is greatly diminished.
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$500,
q RARE CHANCE !!

VHNO BE SOLD ONLY ON ACCOUNT OF
Il sudden departure, about 5000 acres of fine, arabic land,
situated near the landing of Kaunakakai, Molokai, consisting
in part of about 1000 acres of fine cane land, the principal part
situated within a rain belt which extends along the mountains.
The balance is fine timber and grazing land. A large stream
of water has its source upon the place, ant is capable of irriga-
ting the whole tract. Also, four acres of inc thriving young
cane, vegetables of all kinds, two houses, working and riding
horses, cart, pIows, harnesses, saddles, toos of all kinds, sew
eral hundred chickens, geese, &C. Also, profitable business
In connection with the same, paying 500 per month, and ca
pable of a large increase. All the Household furniture will be
sold with or without the place. Enquire of
w. c. LAMBERT, on the place; or of
R. F. BICKERT0N, NC23 Merchant st.,
mil 6m Honolulu.
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The crop of cotton harvested in the Southern
States last year was the largest ever raised, and
estimated at over 5000 900 bales, against 4 ISL
600 for the previous season.
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UNCLE RENUs VoTE.-Uncle Remus had n hard
time on Wednesday. He desired to vote early,
but not often, and in pursuance thereof he put in
an appearance at the polling-place of the First
Ward, near the : Constitution > office, with his
ballot already prepared, and ready to be counted
in. But he was disappointed. The poll was
surrounded by a drunken and motley crew, and
the old man was compelled to hang around the
edges Of the crowd. Finally, he was accosted by
a colcred man with his hand full Of tickets.
"COme up, ole man, an vote de straight tic
ket.' mo, you DON'T said another. " You
bOdderin' longer you all, an you des bet 20
sweet life dat you all can't bodder longer me. an
keep he'Ithy at de same time" remarked Uncle
Remus Indignantly. Il amt pesterin' nobody,
but when l gifts started in de pesterin' business l
amt nigh as old ez l has de 'pearance un."
40 Well, less go an get a drink said one 81
done bad my DRAM replied Uncle Remus.
nothin', neither, 'ceppin' Miss Sa'ah. You bet
ter go on, now What's your ticket?' in
auired the smartest looking one. 81 got err pent
up here, >" said the old man, holding up his closed
hand. who's she fer ?' asked a dusky poll
tician. al dunno, an l amt keerin' - respon-
ded Uncle Remus. /" Mars John gin it unto me,
and den L went'n showed 1t to Miss Sa 'ah, and
Miss Sa'ah said it wuz all a %settin', an den L
knowed l wuz solid" He dunno who his votin'
fer" laughed one of the crowd. You bet L
duz,'' said Uncle Remus. Mars Lown'es n
Mars Jim is bofe good men, and dey bin mighty
good to de ole niger. L dunno which ere dere
names on dis ere piece er paper, but L knows
what Mars John say, and 1 know what Miss Sally
say, an fuddermo' | knows where my yittles come
fun. If dat amt knowin' who you'er votin' fer,
den 1 done live 70 year without gittin' any
speunce. You niggers better stop 20 foolin'
roun' and 60 to wirk. Oats jes de same ez
tellin' you good night.''-Ahanta Constitution.
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UNION SALOON,

T.. =. Gu
MERCHANT STREET, HONOLULU.
Choice Ales. Wines, Liquors. Cigars. &c
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BLOCKS,

Metalline Blocks, patents Blocks, common;
Blocks, iron strap, patent; Blocks, rope strap, patents
Blocks, rope strap, common; Snatch Blocks,
Blocks, wide score for main Sheets
Blocks, lgnum vits, for jfb sheet; Patent Sheavea,
Common sheaves, Dead Eyes. Hearts, Bulls Eyes.
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Elk DISCOVERY.

I'D ECEIVED THIS DAY FROM SAN
N0 Francisco, direct from the Mills.
EXTRA FAMILY FLOUR,
BAKERS EXTRA FLOUR,
FLOUR,
CORN MEAL,
DAT MEAL,
CRACKED WHEAT,
TONS BRAN.
For sale by (mhD BoLLKs & CO.
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THE REAL ARTICLE OF EAST INDIA
Chutney in quart Bottle, assorted,
iaI '79 For Sale by BOLLEs q Co.
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In South Africa.

The relief intended for Colonel Parsons and his
forces at Ekowe appear to have started and even
to be perceived by the beleaguered Colonel, as he
~telegraph5 from his little penned-up quarters.
The severe lesson taught Lord Chelmsford by the
Zulus has had its effect, viz, to make him and
his commanders cautious. They appear also to
be very slow. There has been Colonel Parsons
and his little force completely hemmed IN by the
Zulus, fifteen thousand -strong-some reports put
them at thirty thousand-and my Lord 4"
Chelmsford either lacks the proper energy, or
his position has been one which he could not i'm
prove for want Of sufficient forces.
He has been forced to declare martial law, ii is
reported, in order to obtain what he needed in
the matter Of transportation and when at last
his forces move, he takes position with the rear
division. 1t may prove, however, the most dan
gerous. Gen. Sherman says that in battle the
most pleasant place is in front. Lord Chelms-
ford had better test this proposition. 1t is evil
dent enough that the British have managed,
under the Premiership Of Beaconsfeld, to get two
unpleasant, costly and uncertain wars upon their
hands. 1t may be doubted if either was q
necessity. 1t was jealousy of Russian influence
which caused the Afghan war that in South
Africa is not SO certain. But as yet it has not
proved very satisfactory.
There need be no doubt that she will come out
ahead at last. Whatever mistakes may have
been made, she will be able in time to remedy.
With unlimited men and money at command,
time will bring things around all right at last.
But then the question is, cti bono? Why needed
England disturb the poor Ameer of Afghanistan,
or the Zulu King and his people? 1t may be a
great thing to conquer those whom she considers
h~eathens, and annex territory which she does not
need, and to which she has no title except that
which she acquires by arms. But will humanity,
will Christianity, will civilization thank her for
it? Will the result pay for the treasure ex-
pended, the lives lost, the poverty and sorrow
caused ?-AHd, April Is.
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MANILA CIGARS.

TN CAsES. FOR SALE By.
i jail 70 BoLLEs & {
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The discussion at the Society of Arts upon the
general water supply OF the country deals with q
subject of extreme Importance. The augmenta-
ton of the population and the rapid increase of
the large towns point to a greatly enhanced de-
mand for water, while the very increase of the
population tends to foul the water and to lessen
the quantity available. In addition to this, it
cannot be doubted that the improved systems of
drainage which are now all but general through
out the country tend greatly to diminish the re-
gularity of the water supply. Instead of the
rain-water soaking gradually into the soil, re-
plenishing the sources of the springs, and SO
keeping the streams and rivers at a nearly
equable volume throughout the year, the water
finds Its way almost nstantaneously by the drain
pipes to the nearest streams and channels.
These, unable to- carry off the sudden supply,
overflow their banks, and after every rain storm
though 1t last but q few hours-we hear of dis
astrous floods and the water which, properly
stored, would have been of inestimable benefit, is
a scourage to the valleys through which it passes
until 1t finds its way into the sea. That drain
age is essential to agriculture is undoubted, and
no one would be found wild enough to propose
that the farmers should be compelled to stop
their drains because these drains cause floods in
the lower countries. The true solution appears
to be in the creation of vast storage reservoirs,
where the storm water could be accumulated for
use. The construction of such reservoirs, how
ever, would be of enormous cost, and the spots
where they could be placed are by no means
ABUNDANT. hlucn, however, coulu De done at an
outlay which, looked at from a national point of
view, would not be overwhelming. To-day
practical suggestions for the best course to be
taken in approaching the subject will be put for
ward at the meeting of the society, and although
a long time must elapse before these suggestions
can end in any actual results, a step will at least
have been made in the right direction. England
is finding herself very much in the position in
which Spain, portions of Italy, of France, and
of India are placed, but from q different cause.
In these countries great floods in rainy seasons,
followed by droughts in summer, have been
caused by the distressing of the country in our
case they have resulted from the perfection of the
drainage. In both cases the construction of
great reservoirs and the planting of waste land
with timber would appear to be the best re-
NEEDLES for the unfortunate state of things which
has arisen.-Sydney Herald.
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PAINTS. OILS, ETC.

SPERM OIL,
Raw Oil, Boiled Oil, Kerosene Oil,
Whale Oil, China Nut Oil, Lard Oil.
Woodlands Signal Oil, Tar Oil,
Bright Varnish, Black varnish,
8. Turpentine, Coal Tar, Patent Dryer, Red Lead,
White Lead, Black Paint, Green Paint, Red Paint,
Yellow Paint, Blue Paint, Metallic. dryj Lamp Black.
Chrome Yellow, Chrome Green, Prussian Blue,
Burnt TIMBER, Chinese YermIlion, Copper Paint.