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The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1883-07-28
Hawaiian Pigments.

We have had the privilege of inspecting
some samples of the fine earths obtained on
Molokaf, Hawaii in the neighborhood Of
Kilauea, and the other islands, which are
said to contain sixty per cent OF metallic
substance, and which when amalgamated
with oil and prepared as paint have been
found exceedingly durable and valuable,
being especially suitable for surfaces eX-
posed to the weather.
As there are considerable areas of this
natural product, the hills in some parts be-
ing almost entirely composed of it and
crumbling to a loose fine powder, samples
will be sent to Boston and placed in the
hands of scientific men to examine. 1t has
already been examined and approved of by
the painters in San Francisco and we be-
lieve it contains no poisonous properties,
such as are found in the common Orpiment
or Kings yellow, verdigrs, white and red
lead, chrome yellow or vermiliOn, which
have to be triturated in mill, but that it
can be safely ground by hand with slab
and muller; its fine metallic particles read
lily adhere to magnet and when alcohol
is added the mixture seems to dissolve rap
idly and form a brilliant cOlored material
like a solution of iodde. 1t is actually sold
in Honolulu for % cents pound and
could. in consequence the large quantities
obtainable be exported in ship loads. The
colors vary from brilliant crimson to a
rich purple, and there is no doubt that
proper mixtures would produce great va
riety of shades.
This is a simple product under our very
feet, and in great abundance, which we
hope the Boston Exhibition will call to
special notice as it may be valuable not
only to the ordinary painter but also to the
professional artist. We have in fact been
assured that all the things sent to Boston
will receive considerable attention from
scientific men, and that they will give our
products careful and valuable investigation,
so that we may hope to derive considerable
benefit from their views and opinions.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1883-07-28
A Minister.

When NJ. Theirs was at the summit of his
glory President of the French Republic he
went to spend some days in Marseilles his native
city. There he met an old school companion,
poor, humble man, who had never taken the
slightest interest in political concerns. They
greeted each other with effusion. "And what
are you doing 20 asked Theirs. Raising cat
tle.'' Then they talked long while of their
youth, OF memories pleasant to both. Finally,
"And what are you doing in Paris - asked
the old friend. NJ. Theirs, somewhat wounded
in his amour propre, and not wishing, under the
circumstances, to avow his high rank, contented
himself with replying: 81 Minister
"What You have become Protestant J" ex-
claimed, in stupefaction, the companion of his
youth.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1883-07-28
The Algeroba Tree.

Amongst the many useful and ornamental
trees in and about Honolulu, there is no variety
that is of much general utility the algerobaS
As we all know its growth is very rapid, for
within three years of the time that it is set out,
it begins to bear its long slender pods of which
horses so fond, and which are so nutritious
that they alone will keep ordinary horse in
good condition, if he can have those that fall
from half dozen trees every day to feed upon
The foliage of the tree is light and feathery and
as the habit of their growth is to send limbs out
almost horizontally, and to a great length, they
serve to shade large area of ground, without
producing a gloomy effect as do some more
heavily foliaged trees. Its trunk becomes
twisted and gnarled as age affects it, and the
branches spread out in every direction and still
preserve certain sort of grace in their irregu-
larity. The wood of the tree is as useful for
frewood, almost, that of the eucalyptus,
which takes the lead, here at least, in that re-
spect, inasmuch as it be used Immediately
without waiting to be seasoned. The heating
power of the algeroba is said to be equal to that
of an equal weight of soft coal, and from the
trimmings of a few trees many of our residents
obtain all their irewood. 1t is very difficult
tree to transplant when young, its very long
tap root must be preserved intact the young
trees will die. The seed, too, is buried in a
mass of sweet pulp of which the ants very
fond, and SO, unless the seeds are taken out of
the pod and prepared for planting by being
soaked in hot water, the chances that they
will not grow. When very young, that is when
the first pair of leaves has sprouted, the little
tree can be moved with fair success. The alger-
oba does best in the deep black sand of the
plains, not taking very kindly to any locality
much above the level of the sea. Where the
soil is not very deep, the tree is apt to throw
out its roots horizontally, and in that case
it is quite easily blown down. The grain of the
wood is generally too crooked to permit of its
being used in trade, although when it is
smoothed and polished it presents handsome
appearance. It's true value lies in its pods,
furnishing food for stock, and its wood making
| good fuel.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1883-07-28
The Makawao Female Seminary.

/ There are but two boarding schools for Ha-
waiian girls the islands, of these is the
Kawaiahao Female Seminary in this city, the
| other is the Makawao Female Seminary on the
Island of Maui. Both of these schools have
| done vast amount of good since they were es-
tablished, and the people of these isands-the
native population especially owe much to
those who have carried them on, who have
given their time and talents to the task of train
ing young girls to lives of virtue and useful
ness. The school at Kawaiahao has the adj
vantage of being located right here in town,
where the pupils can be shown the frivolity of
fashion and the folly of wasting their time over
things that do them no good, and may do
them a great deal of harm. /" Seeing is believ-
ing" and the young girl that the folly of
gay dressing is much more apt to recognize the
wisdom of those who tell her such things are
unworthy her serious attention than she who
has no practical knowledge on the subject. And
so we are inclined to believe that if we had to
select school to which to send young girl,
we should choose the one at Makawao, on ac-
count of its retired location, if for no other
reason. Aside from this, however, we think
nay, we acknowledge that the climate of Maka-
wac is much more invigoratng than that of
Honolulu.
During the past year the average attendance
at Makawao has been 49, with no deaths, and
though we do not know that there have been
any deaths at the other school, yet we are con-
hdent that the general good health of the Maka-
wac girls has been better than that of those at
Kawaiahao.
For the past twelve years the MakawaO school
has been under the charge of Miss Helen
Ill
We have said-the average attendance is almost
100, there having been at the school at one
time 1O6. Within the past year or two Miss
Carpenters labors have told upon her
health, and she is not so well able to attend to
the minor details of the school as heretofore
she is fortunate. therefore, in having as assist
ants Miss Potter, who has charge of the dress
making department, Miss Shelley, who teaches
the higher branches and music and who has been
very successful in introducing the tonic sol ia sys-
TEN. There also Miss Nelson, who has charge
of the Primary Department, and, until lately
Miss CathcaIt, who has sailed in the Morning
Star for Micronesia.
With this very efficient corps of teachers as
sisted not little by some of the older pupils,
the lady principal has had the satisfaction of
seeing the school grow in numbers and useful
ness each year, until now it is the largest and
most fully equipped of any on the islands,
We have said that there were but two schools,
and this is true as regards those that are in
active operation, but we hope ere long that the
established at Kohala, Hawaii, which has
been temporarily suspended may be opened
again. There should be at least one such home
for Hawaiian girls each island, where the
arts and accomplishments, that make a girl
good woman may be taught, and to which
young men who wish good wives may go to find
them.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1883-07-28
% MERCY
Mr.. Cru1an'. Lssture-Room Talk. Wednesday Even
ing, JuIy Is. 1888

A man becomes q Christian by Gods mercy.
II a man is a Christian he will BE- mercIful Mercy
yEiII be an instinct. Every Christian can say - II
il no more that live, but Christ that hYeth III
me-" II Christ IS IL you, He i IN you not only
60 the hope Of glory" but He IS II you taking
Cvay YOUR hates, cruelties and barbarIsns, and
inpIanting love and mercy. To i've Is To- love.
He that can triumph ~ the calamity Of another,
or causeIessly inflict pain man, child. beast
bird or insect has not the spirit OF Him who
s1ye His life to the poor and thu degraded, and
Who 7gept over His prosecutors. A Christian who
hates his ueighbOr OF beats MS horse i Christ
ian only IN name.
The best instincts Of humanity III accord
with Christianity. aud dem md mercy. Caesar,
or Napoleon. who purchase fame at the expense
Of slaughtered millions. are not the worlds
heroes. and have ~ place ia the worlds heart.
Nero and Robe=pierre, those wild beasts Of muir
der and cruelty, are remembered only with pity
or a shudder. Our better natures admire the
spirit Of the dauntIess Howard, whose life was
sacrificed % his humanity, aui the gentle Cow
per who could not iuhict pain on the neauest of
Gods creatures.
suppose I voice a common experience when
I say that, while in theory the Christian Is mer-
ciful like Christ in fact most Of Us are far from
it. The old spirit Of hate and revenge, the bitter
feeling against him who wrongs Us, th0ushtless-
ness at the sight Of woe and pain-th- 81 we find
in degree still within US. We not perfect.
What shall we do when We lind this old hateful
spirit within us? A traveller III Burmah, after
having forded q river, found his body covered
with leeches. His first impulse to tear
the tormentors from his flesh, but his native ser
yant warned him that TO do would endunger
his life. They must not be torn off, lest
portions remain IN the wounds and become
a poison. The servant made u bath from de-
coction Of some herbs and caused his master to
lie down IN it. As soon as he had bathed, the
Ieeches dropped off. Each revenge, bitter
feeling, OF cruelty in the heart is like a leech
sucking the life-LlOoI. Mere human determine
ton to have done with it will not cast the evil
thing away You must bathe your whole being
IN Gods pardoning love. Then you will stand
up free.
Make mercy a habit of your life. There is no
need to be discouraged if you not perfect at
once. Old habits are strong. New habits
slowly formed. This seHsitiveuess and quick
response to mercy's call Is q growth. 1t cannot
be made yours in a day, or by mere force Of will.
Every humane feeling must be cherished. Re-
spOnd to every call Of misery. Force yourself to
do this, whether you find 1t pleasure or not.
Stand forth in defense of weakness and helpless
ness Seek opportunities to do this, and soon
mercy will become part of your very self - 1t
will be a habit, an instinct.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1883-07-28
Woman's s Aid.

Everyone has observed the helplessness of
woman when bus was going by, and the boy
finds it convenient not to see her. She can't
whistle, and fails at a shout. She can scream
like fun; but the only time it would be any
earthly to her, she won't do it, Finally,
when the bus has got beyond the range of any
living voice. she grabs the nearest male-sure to
be shy young man, with red faee-and, with
out ever having an introduction to him, coolly
says: "oh, please tell that bus to stop "
We've known young men suddenly trapped this
way to die on the spot. But what we introduced
this subject for was merely to say that somebody
has invented a small, shriII, silver whistle fol-
ladies to carry as q trinket Bless him.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1883-07-28
Reverence.

The first thing Jem Mace, the champion of
the ring, inquired for upon his arrival at Wash
ington, was the spot where Garfield was shot
He was conducted to the ladies' waiting room,
and shown the small brass star which marks the
place where the late President received his death
wound. Reverently removing his hat, Mace
looked at the star for minute, then, turning to
his wife, said: Darling, put yer foot on hit
just for luck
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- Gents Complete Business Suits, $3.50, at
ty27 CBAs. j. FIsHEL's POPULAR STORE
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TO MERCHANTS, PLANTERS, Etc.

EoR SALE BY H. HACKFELD co.
Il iun3owlm
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1883-12-13
Doe. Thss Ims-r~ss You

Do you want to buy a nice Christmas
present for your wife? Your husband
or your children? If you do, call at my
store and see the fine assortment of goods
which will have displayed on or about
December lst
have just returned from Boston with a
complete line Of Holiday goods, consisting
of Photograph and Autograph Albums I;
Dressing Cases and Work boxes; Glove,
Handkerchief and Collar Boxes; Pocket
Books; Card Cases and Wallets Writing
Desks Perfumery, Jewel and Odor Cases !;
Shopping Bags; Brush. Comb and Mirror
in Plush Cases Artist supplies Fine Writ
ing Paper in Plush Boxes Cabinet Picture
frames in Plush and Velvet. 1.-THE best as
sortment in the city y Singing Dolls-and
Dolls Of all styles and prices; Dolls Car
riages and Cradles, with large variety of
Toys of all descriptions Christmas Cards !;
Fringed Floral Poems and a variety Of other
poems and Gift Books. Also a good
sortment of large Bibles for both pulpit and
teachers use Gold Pens and Pencils China
and Glass Vases: Toilet sets Moustache
cups Bread and Milk sets, etc. My stock
of Christmas goods is unsurpassed by any
in the City, and would invite your person.
al inspection Of the same. Am now
closing out my stock Of Worsteds and Yarns
in order to make room for other goods. am
selling Fine Porter knitting warn. at II cts.
and Germantown for Is cts.
j. A. HALE.
Main Street,
Ellsworth, Me.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1883-12-13
STATE OLE MAINE

HANCOCK S. Court Of Insolvency.
In the case OF James W. snow Insolvent Debtor
NOTICE Is hereby given that petition has, on
IN this 18th day of December. a. D., lsS}, been
presented to said Court for said County by James
W. snow. of Pcnobscot, in the County OF Hancock
praying that he may be decreed to have II full dis
charge from all his debts provable under the in.
solvent Act OF the state of Maine, approved
February q, ISIS, and upon said Petition. it is
ORDERED by said Court that hearing be had
upon the same before said Court, at Ellsworth, in
Probate Office in said County of Hancock. on
Wednesday the second day Of January. A. d..
lS4 at2 o'clock In the afternoon; and that notice
thereof be published In Ellsworth American. a
newspaper printed or published in said County OF
Hancock once week for two successive weeks
the last publication 10 be ! days before the day OF
hearing. and that all creditors who have proved
their debts. and other persons Interested, may APP
pear ut said place and time, and show cause, II
any they have, why discharge should not be
granted said Debtor according to the prayer Of
said petition.
Attest :-CHhs. L. DoRR,
Register Of said Court OF said County Of Hancock.
1Wfps
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Alta Court OF Probate holden at Ellsworth within
and for the County OF Hancock. on the first
Wednesday of December, 4. D., 1883.
DERTHA J. WHITMORE, named Exccutrix in
d certain instrument purporting TO be the last
will and testament Of Joseph II. Whitmore late Of
Bucksport In said county deceased, having pre-
sented the same for probate.
ORDERED. That said Executrix give no
tice TO all persons interested, by causing copy Of
this Order to be published three weeks successive
ly in the Ellsworth American printed
or published in Ellsworth that they may appear at
Court Of Probate for said County, to be held at
Bucksport. In said county on the third Wednesday
of January next at ten Of the clock in the fore
noon. and shew cause, if any they have why the
said instrument should not be proved, approved,
and allowed the last will and testament Of said
deceased.
3w50' PARKER TUCK, Judge.
Attest :-CHAs. T.. DoRR, Register.
A true Copy. Attest CHAs. p. DoRR, Register.
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EMtbr0ok.

Eastbr0ok.
Joseph Devereaux and family have re-
turned home frcm Michigan.
Robert Lowrie Jr. and wife have gone
to Ship Harbor, n. S. He will be in the
employ of his uncle William French who
is doing an extensive numbering business.
Rev. G. F. Ingalls, preached in the
church last Sunday assisted by Elder Small
of Bar Harbor.
Miss Fannie Ingalls, is at home from
Bangor on q short visit.
We understand the New Era Lodge
hes presented an easy chair to Mrs. Cora
Clark who is quite sick.
1t 10 decided to have q Christmas tree
in the Town Hall.
Dec. 8. II. NJ.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1883-12-13

At n Court of Probate holden at Ellsworth within
and for the County OF Hancock. on the first
Wednesday of December, \. d., lss3.
MARY A. HARDING named ENecutriN in q
Ixl certain instrument purporting TO be the last
will and testament of Charles Harding, late of
Eden, in said county deceased, having presented
the same for probate
ORDERED. That the said ENecutriN give no
tice TO all persons interested by causing copy
OF this order to he published three weeks sue
cessively In the Ellsworth American, printed or
published at Ellsworth, that they may appear at n
Probate Court TO be held at Ellsworth, In said
county. on the first Wednesday of January next
at ten OF the clock in the forenoon and shew cause
II any they have why the said instrument should
not be proved. approved. and allowed a. the last
will and testament OF said deceased.
PARKER TUCK, Judge of Probate
Attest :-CHAs. L. DoRR, Register.
4 true Copy, Attest :-tHAs. i. DoRR Register
at,5A
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1883-12-13
Very Justly ANNOYED.

WASHINGTON. Dec. IT.
lie Baltimore american has the follow
IuE Washington dispatch Mr.. Blaine, who
) irving to live quietly here in Washington,
j NOT at all pleased with the manner in
which his lette. about the distribution of
surplus funds has been received, and says
that neither the press nor the people seem 10
understand it a; all He is especially an
moved that some people should insis, that
the letter was in any way bid for the pres
idency, and says he thinks il pity if he
cannot be permitted to express his views oc-
casionally without being accused OF fishing
for the presidency, an office which he insists
he would not take under any circumstances.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1883-12-13
STATE OF MAINE.
H,NCocK : Court Of Insolvency

HANCOCK = court OF insolvency.
In the case Of Elizabeth T. Collins Of Deer Isle.
Insolvent Debtor.
NOTICE is hereby given that petition has, on
IN this fifth day OF December, A. D., ls>I been
presented To said Court for said County, by
Elizabeth I. Collins OF Deer Isle in the County Of
Hancock wing that she may lie dccrced Ia have
full discharge from all her debts pruvablc under the
lnsolycnt Act Of the state OF Maine, approved
February II, ISIS and amendments thereof and
upon said Petition, IL is ORDERED by said Court
that hearing be hail upon the same before said
Court at Ellsworth, in Probate Office IN said
County of Hancock, ON Wednesday the second day
OF January 4. D., lisa, at o'clock in the after
noon. and that notice thereof he published in
Ellsworth American, new >papcr printed or
published in said County Of Hancock, once week
for two successive weeks. the last publication to
be } days before the day Of hearing, and that all
creditors who have proved their debts, and other
persons Interested, may appear at said place and
time and show cause. If any they have, why II
discharge should not be granted said Debtor, ac-
coryng To the prayer 81 said petition.
Attest -fHAS l.. DoRR,
Register OF sail Court Of said County Of Hancock.
2wIBs
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STATE OF MAINE.

HANCOCK ss-Court OF Insolvency, Wednesday,
of Dec. a. d., lSc3
In the matter Of Henry J. Billings, Buchill
Insolyent Debtor.
TT l. hereby ordered that notice be given to all
L persons interested in the settlement OF the
assignce's account of John W Gould. Assignee OF
the above named lnsulvent Debtor, by causing a
copy OF this order 10 be published two weeks sue
ccssvcly. In the Ellswo American n newspaper
printed or published in Ellsworth. in said County
that they may appear ut Court of Insolvency Ia
be held Mt the Probate Court Room on the first
Wednesday Of January next, at two o'clock in the
afternoon, and be hciri thereon, and object II
they see cause.
PARKER TUCK,
Judge OF Insolvency Court, Hancock County.
A true Copy Attest .-tHA$. l.. DoRR Register.
2wJos
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Married.

Ellsworth-pec, 8, by Rev. DR.. Tenney, Mr..
Robert O'Connell, Of Cherryfield and Miss Car.
RE A. Casey, Of Ellsworth.
Corinth-Dec. 8, BY J. b. Wheeler, ESQ.,,
Mr.. William T. Foley, Of Corinth and Miss
Annie Higgins, Of Ellsworth.
N0sth Sedgwick,- Dec. 1, by l. N. Allen,
Esq, Mr.. Cyrus A. Cook and Miss Mellesia ID.
Crude, both Of East Bluehill.
Dec. 8, by Rev. Jos. H. Taylor, Capt. AL.
bert Carter and Mrs. Mary 8. Paris, both Of
Sedgwick.
Swans lsland-NOy: -, Mr.. Asa Joyce Of
Swans Island and Mrs. Eliza A. Buker, OF
Ellsworth.
Bucksport Centre-Dec. 5, by Rev. E. 8. W.
Platt, Mr.. Benz. X. Arcy. Jr., Of Bucksp0rt
and Miss Annie b. Clark, Of Frankfort.