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

The celebration of the Fourth of July,
1883, in the city Of Honolulu, marked a new
era in the relations existing between the
United States and the Hawaiian Kingdom.
1t was remarked by some of those who
have witnessed many celebrations of the
day here, that this il the first instance
where the Hawaiian people in Honolulu
have entered heartily into the spirit of the
occasion, uniting with the Americans i'll
the sports and festivities of the day.
Amongst the Americans themselves
there was manifested a cOrdiality and
fraternity of feeling that was very pleasure
able. The large and attentive audience
that filled the Hotel grounds and balconies
applauded the patriotic sentiments and
songs heartily and honestly. We attribute
this feeling of unanimity amongst the
Americans in a great measure to the
prudent and patriotic course pursued by
Mr.. Daggett, the American Minister Resi-
dent, who has, we doubt not, subserved the
purposes of his Government in fostering
and maintaining a spirit of friendship and
hearty accord with the people and Govern
ment of these Islands, and in keeping alive
legitimate American interests.
His Majesty and his Government Joined
heartily in the observances of the day, and
the large audience were very enthusiastic
in their appreciation of the great, manly
American sentiments 50 el~oquently eX-
pressed by DR.. Ruth, of the United States
Navy, who, as Orator of the day, must
have felt gratified at finding his remarks
so cordially responded to, not only by the
Americans, but by every Hawaiian present.
The new era hat we have indicated was
marked in the days celebration by the
development of the existence here of a
small but well defined party of Americans,
who have shown, by their withdrawal
from any part in the days proceedings,
that they only cared for the Fourth of July
so far as they could control its observance.
This small party, now so clearly defined,
has been signally rebuked. Their efforts
to throw cold water upon the celebration
were a failure, their influence in that re-
spect a nullity.
The spirit of patriotism in the American
is stronger than any one man or party of
men, and it will always triumph over party
or class prejudices, and ever keep alive the
memory of the Natal Day of the great
Republic.
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Hawaiian Fisheries.

Mrs. l.. NJ. Beckley, the Curator of the
Hawaiian National Museum, has prepared
a pamphlet on Hawaiian fisheries and
methods of fishing that contains a great
deal of matter of "a very interesting nature,
relating to what was once a leading indus
try of this people.
Prior to the introduction of beef cattle,
horses, goats and sheep OH these islands,
fish and other marine animals furnished
the Hawaiians with almost all the apimal
food they had; hence it is not strange that
we should find that there were very many
ingenious methods in vogue for the capture
of the denizens of the sea, the fishermen ev-
identity studying their habits closely, in
order to secure them more readily.
Very many of these methods nave been
abandoned, partly in consequence of the in
PRODUCTION of modern appliances, partly on
account of the giving up of many supersti-
lious ideas that led to the capture of some
varieties of fish that were not-strictly
s~peaking-food. As for instance the huge
fierce shark called "nuihi" was captured
with infinite toll, for the reason that it was
supposed that every part of its bones and
skin conferred unfiinching bravery upon
the eaters.
EIOI1l isc UllDSEI lSldllucIS III ldNe-c come
here lately, the Hawaiian fishermen got
the idea of catching fish in basket traps,
and it is Il little curious that while the Ha-
waiians came very near hitting upon this
simple plan themselves, they never de-
veloped the trap, simple as it is while at
the same time they hal methods of their
own that were new to the Gilbert Islanders.
Nowadays fishing is not practised by the
Hawaiians alone; but the Chinese have
gone quite largely into the business, and
they use purely modern appliances. Hence
it is that Mrs. Beckley's little brochure pos
sesses an interest and value that will cause
it to be sought after by the ethnologist as
we'll as the general reader. 1t has been
published under the auspices of the For
eign Office, 10 accompany the exhibit
lately made in London, and it is an ex-
haustive and well-written work.
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interpretations

1t is now settled that Waikapu plantation Will
be incorporated as a stock company, and the
Privy Council will. on Monday, vote on granting
a charter to its owners, application for the same
now being on file in the office of the Minister of
the Interior. The shares are fixed at 500 cash,
and the capital stock at $780, 900, a very reason
able sum, we should imagine, to capitalize this
fine property at, which includes an undivided
half interest in all the land known as the Waika-
pu the other half of said land being
owned or controlled by Col. Spreckels, for the
hawaiian Commercial Company. These COM
mons are said to contain the richest soil for cane
growing to be found anywhere on these
islands, but they lack water, which can only be
had by a system Of expensive bitches, connecting
with the mountain streams. of Wailuku and WAL
hee. Rumor has it that the Wailuku and Waikapu
estates are to be consolidated. Should this be
the case, We know of no other stock that would
conmand such prices in our market as Waikapu
Il Wailuku Consolidated. Par has been offered
for two blocks of So, 900 worth of Waikapu
stock, but has been refused, the owners not be-
ing DESTROYS of parting with any shares. We
learn, also, that Laupahoehoe estate is TO be in
corporated-another very fine property.
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terry plea, not guilty. f. NJ. Hatch for de-
PENDANT.
Joseph Woodward, charged with house
breaking plea, not guilty. j. Russell for
defendant.
Iona, charged with embezzlement plea,
not guilty. J.. l.. Kaulukou for
Kikaua, charged with polygamy plea,
not guilty j. L. Kaulukou for defendant.
Quay Ong, charged with larceny in the
"a degree plea, guilty. Sentenced to two
years imprisonment aud fined 500.
MIN Lock, charged with embezzlement (;
plea, not guilty.
The Court adjourned until / Pm.
THURSDAY, July 5.
Francesca Feweira, who had pleaded guilty to
a charge of rape, was sentenced to 6 months inn
prisonment.
Before 3 Hawaiian Jury.
Hauhaue, second officer of the 5. 5. 'Iwa-
l%ani;" was accused, on a charge of manning, with
putting out the eye of one of the crew of that
vessel. The accused was acquitted. Mr.. F. N.
Hatch appeared for defendant.
Joseph Woodward, lately a clerk in the employ
Of Hollister Il Co., was, charged with breaking
into their Fort street store and robbing the till.
The money said to be taken was found upon the
accused, several days after the occurrence, rolled
up in packets, and he could give no account of
how 1t came into his possession, The jury re-
tired at B P. ". and at 6 o'clock brought in a
verdict of guilty. Prisoner will be sentenced to-
day.
MIR. }. Russell for defendant. Mr.. A. Austin
Whiting prosecuted on behalf of the Crown in
the above cases.
FRIDAY, july g..
Joseph Woodward who was found guilty of
HOUSEKEEPING was sentenced to eighteen months
imprisonment.
Aiona, charged with embezzlement was sem
fenced to eighteen months Imprisonment and
$44 fine.
The two civil cases set down for hearing yes
terday were both postponed at the request of
counsel.
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Government B nds.

The Gazette of last Tuesday states "that
ten thousand dollars worth of Government
bonds were offered on Monday at 80. "
This is only another of the many f~alsehoods
that our contemporary 50 frequently in
dulges in. From the paragraph above
quoted people would infer that the
Government had made the pifer stated, but,
as far as the Government is concerned, it is
utterly without foundation-nor do we sup
pose for II moment that holders of Govern
ment bonds would make any such offer or
any such sacrifice. The whole statement is
in every respect one of the Gusette's I'M
founded fabrications.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1883-07-07

ONE OF the best evidences of a weIl-estab-
lisied government Is shown in the full
permission that i accorded to an I'M
scrupulous press to be occupied with abuse
only. The newspaper cold and the journal
istic hue and cry have no hindrance; there
need re no check but the check that may
be occasiOned by public opinion aud, as
sometimes, public opinion is careless or in
different, the press scold and viliier is
allowed free scope to give vent to the
venom Of his thoughts, which, although
incapable Of moulding or shaping any
opinion, satisfies a certain sensational taste
and curiosity. \ substantial opposition
maintained by men of knowledge and ex-
p%erience. aud dealing in facts and correct
must necessarily have an in
huence but when paltry men, mere anna
teurs in the handling of types aid the
journalistic pen, lash themselves into a
heat a. wDuld-be refoTners and -~renovators,
they merely serve to amuse the careless
curiosity W. have referred TO, and do not, in
in any selIse, manufacture any public opin-
ion, 10 not establish any platform of prin-
ciPles or help to organize anything like a
party.
This Is fully illustrated in the condition
Of things here. These noisy, ~scolding, Will
flying amateurs of the press that have been
belching denunciations and prophesying
political earthquakes for a year past are
doing the same thing now and with the
same effect it has no basis in truth or in
the convictions of the masses of the people;
it i a discordant din and nothing more.
VoI ct pr0terea nihi-
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Boating.

The Myrtle Rowing Club is the first boat club
ever organized in this city, VIZ believe. Last
February some Of the most energetic young gen.
tlemen in town entered into the project of getting
mp the club, and il is now ia IA thriving coudi-
ton. Every evening the members practice ia
the harbor, aud a iaudable spirit Of enterprise is
manifested in the manly sport Of rowing. The
club owns two boats, one Of which was donated
to the organization by Mr.. George Ashley. They
also have a neat boat house down on the Espla-
made, with racks for oars and other necessaries
The club deserves encouragement There is not
enough life and enterprising activity among
young men IN sporting matters, as "A general
thing, in Honolulu, but the members Of this club
have taken the matter Of rowing ia hand with
the evident intention If making the sport popn-
lar, and We are confident they will succeed. 1t
would be well if another rowing club could be
organizd to compete generously with the Myrtle
Rowing Club. Competition in sporting matters,
as well as in matters of business, always pro-
notes and inyigorates, when it is entered into
with ii friendly desire to excel. But whether an
other club is organized or not, the Myrtle Row
ing Club is bound to succeed, for it is very judi
ciously managed and has the best wishes of the
whole community. The following is a list Of
the officers of the club and the names of the
Captain, James l.. Torbert; Assistant,
W. T.. Monsarrat; Secretary, A. M. Brown; Trees-
urer, Alexander Robertson. First boats crew:
Jas. Torbert, j. Rothwell, w. T.. Monsarrat, A.
w. Carter, w. d. McBryde. Second boats crew:
W. G. Parke, Jr, ]. Babcock, AM. Brown. l..
Trobert, A. Robertson.
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The Care of Hawaiian Girls.

There is no one thing that will conduce
more to the future growth and happiness OF
the Hawaiian, and to the nation at large,
than the caring for, and good moral and
physical training of the girls of the nation.
Past experience in this and all other
lands has proven that as the wives and
mothers of n nation are so, are its people.
Here, on these islands, the necessity for a
careful continuous supervision of the young
females il more pressing than elsewhere.
We know that the home life of the average
Hawaiian is not one that meets the re-
quirements of an age that looks with jeal-
Ousy upon any laxity in the morals of its
feIuales, and the danger of the young of
both sexes growing up with feelings of in
difference Ito say the least towards purity
and virtue, is infinitely greater here than
elsewhere.
Those who in n very few years will be
called upon to be the wives of the young
Hawaiians, and mothers of the race should
be able to find in proper homes the training
they need to fit them for. lives of usefulness
M the future. Such homes are to be found
in the Female Boarding Schools now es-
tablished OH Oahu and Maui; and we hope
ere long more will be founded, until their
number will be equal to the accommoda-
ton Of The young girls throughout the
group.
The Obligation will then rest with the
parents To place the girls where they will
be cared for, at a really less cost per annum
han they are to the parents while at home,
and with manifest advantage 10 themselves
and the nation at large.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1883-07-07

The Chief Justice informed the members
of the Bar there were forty-ive cases on
the calendar besides the divorce cases. The
Court would sit in Banco to-day (Monday),
and tomorrow (Tuesday). There would be
no Court held on Wednesday. On Thurs
day, the business woulI commence with
Hawaiian juries.
Mr.. Dole moved that the case of Malo VS..
Lowell, be continued until next term.
Granted.
Msssrs. Smith il ThursC0n filed q demur-
rer to the plaintiffs declaration in the case
of John Richardson vs.. Robert Grieve and
A. T. Atkinson, and they say that the said
declaration is not sufficient in law. Where
fore, the said defendants pray judgment,
and tina the said plaintiff may be barred
from having or maintaining his aforesaid
action against them.
Mr.. Preston, counsel for the PLAINTIFF, OBJ
jected to argue the demurrer this day, on
the grounds that he had not been duly no.
titled,
His Honor set down next Saturday fore
noon for the argument of the demurrer.
The Court adjourned at 8 p. II.
Tuesday, July 3, 1888.
Francisco Ferreira, charged with rape
plead gailty.
Kauhana, charged with assault and bat
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1883-07-07

"OUr Of your own mouth shall ye be
condemned" The Gazette says, speaking
OF our remarks in last Saturdays issue con-
corning Mr.. w. y. Armstrong, "that it
is a mean and contemplate thing to ding
such Opprobrious epithets against n gentle
msH who l. not here to defend himself"
What has the Gazette to- say concerning Mr..
Armstrong; Opprobrious ePithets against
the King that were recently published by
him in the Southern Workman, the King
not being there to defend himself?
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1883-07-07
Rain Fall for June.

The rain fall for the month of June at
Mr.. T. H. Woods ranch in Nuuanu valley,
amounted to $40 inches. There were but
ten days upon which rain fell.
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seq Thirty-two pieces aII-wool dress goods
for only p cents per yard-at CHAs. j. FIsHEL's
PoPCLAR STORE.
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WHAT THE PEOPLE SAY.

We invite expressions OF opinion from the public upon
all subjects of general Interest for Insertion under this
head OF the ADVERTISER. Such communication shonld
be authenticated by the name Of the writer as Il qua
rsntee OF good faith. bat not necessarily for publica-
ton.
Our object is to offer the fullest opportunity for u variety
OF popular discussion and inquiry.
We are not to b. understood as necessarily endorsing the
views set forth in communications published un Ter this
head.
To all inquirers We shall endeavor to furnish inforns-
ton of the most complete character on any subject in
which they may be Interested
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DlYOIce.

Mr.. EDITOR: The number of applications OF
divorce made at every session of the Supreme
Court of each circuit OF this kingdom is GER
tainly most astonishing, and the more so be-
cause tn inevitable divorce ga yinculo mutri.
monii " is pronounced in nearly every case. A
lawful wife petitions for divorce on the grounds
of adultery of her husband, or fur other causes
statsd. The husband only too glad to ac-
quiesce III the wife's petition puts In no appear
ance. No questions are asked and all il "tout a
fait ac~complr'-and this too wherein nine cases
out of ten the petitioner herself is living in a
state of adultery, aud consequently, under any
rational laws, entitled to no relief, for she her
self does not come into court with clean hands
she negatives the equity maxim,
am led to write these few lines in view of q
case which was heard a few sessions ago, after
which there was a general exchange with par
ties and fresh knots tied, perhaps also, soon to
be aDtied 10y aid OF Supreme Court Jurisf:ction
and conuiVance Of the parties.
Every petitioner should be compelled to sat-
isfy the Judge by her or his 0wl ey:1-ace, cor
roborated in some material respect of her or his
mode and plan of living since the dehexion of
respondent from the paths of rectitude
before the court pass on to the granting of
the relief sought Yours,
OBSERVER.
THE KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAs, an order which now
numbers over 5000 members on the Pacific
coast, have heretofore been without an official
organ. To meet this want a semi-monthly Jour-
nal has been established in San francisco. The
Triangle, the first number of which, issued May
18th, is extremely cTeditable to both editor and
publisher. The Triangle is published by Geo.
+. Neal, No. Ala Montgomery street, and edited
by S. B. Carleton, both of which gentlemen are
favOrably known to the fraternity.
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The man IN lends his influence rarely
gets il back.
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II ONE II IEENHN5HIPs " HGH HC BIFES NUu MS
foot it is quite another matter.
y much abused editor wrote to his
brother journalist calling him an ass and
thoughtiessly signed himself Yours
fraternally."
Women have more strength in their
looks han We have in our laws, and more
power in their tears than we have in our
arguments.
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.EATH, ET WARDS, FOR MONTH.
- , : II ~

Wsrds 90. ~ y aI4I5I6IIIsI 9 no IL II 10
Deaths OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES l 3 2
Deaths outside city hmits-... ........ 6
JSo. II. BRowS. Agent Board of Health.
National Republican., 1883-07-27
ALEXANDRIA AFFAIRS.

j. p. Agnew & Co. expect to have their ship
ways in working order by Monday next
Several vessels that came To this place ex-
pecting to go on the ways to be overhauled
were obliged to so away without the repairs
needed. The riggerS now at work on the
schooner William Hart have the four masts
in place. The schooner Samuel IL. Walker
arrived at this port yesterday afternoon with
n cargo Of ice for +. A. Reed u Co.
Drs. Smith and Jones, who were candidates
before tho last council meeting for the office
of health officer, and who received Il tie vote
and in consequence of which the election was
postponed until the next meeting of that body,
which will not be until October, met at the
request of Mayor Beckam yesterday and drew
lots to SEQ which should act as such officer
until October. DR.. Jones was the winner and
was appointed by the mayor.
The board Of supervisors for Alexandria
county, ut a meeting held Wednesday night,
fixed the county levy at the same rate as last
year, namely, 20 cents on the hundred dollars
At the grain market flour is in fair receipt
with good local demand. Wheat is strong,
active, and higher; 1850 bushels were offered
and sold on Change yesterday at 81 .l3 and
Slli for good Fultz Sl.10 and 81 IL for fair,
$l.l3 and $l.l6 for longberry; common, 81 O5
to Sl.l0 The receipts of corn continue light
$50 bushels of white brought 63c. and g.; so
bushels of rye brought from 56c to 5Sc. as to
quality. There is no change in produce ex-
ccpt eggs which are dull and in full supply
Inspector G. w. HawShurst reports recent
arrivals at the river front as follows |:
Schooner Benjamin T. Biggs, S. +. Blocksen
master from New York, with phosphate for
W. A. Smoot Il Co.; schooner W. p. Hood
Emmerson master, to load coal for Providence
by American Coal company schooner Ameri-
can Eagle, j. F.. Beauchamp master, from
Baltimore, with grain for Capt p. b. Hooe /;
schooner Martha n. Halle, Alexander Robin
master from Aspinwaco to ]. p. Agnew &
Co.; schooner Arthur w. Smith, S. X. Berry
master, from Windsor, with plaster for
w. A. Smoot q Co.; schooner Grace
Davis, James Dyer master, from Wind
sor, with plank for Herbert Bryant /;
schooner President A. johnson, A. X. Rich.
ardson master, to load grain for Baltimore
by Capt. p. b. Hooe; schooner C. S. Baylis,
Samuel Gladding master, from Windsor with
plaster for Herbert * Bryant; steamer Sue, w.
c. Geoghegan master, from Baltimore with
merchandise for j. Broders & Co.; steamer Il.
G. knight, j. X, Chichester master, from New
York with merchandise for f. A. Reed & Co.;
schooner Ann Il Valentine Chambers master,
to load coal for American coal company ;
steamer Norfolk, j, II. Shropshire master,
from Philadelphia with merchandise for f.
A. Reed & Coz schooner Robert IL. Mitchell,
II. u. Mitchell master, to load grain
for Baltimore by q. Y. Worthington.
National Republican., 1883-07-27
WEST wAsHISGTOS.

Condition of tho Potomac river water
Thursday, July 26-At Great Falls, a; at
receiving reservoir, north connection, Is
south connection. 27; at distributing reser.
voir SO.
One thousand one hundred bushels Of
wheat were sold yesterday at $l.17 per bushel
Col. james 4. Magru der q well-known cit
izen of this place, and formerly treasurer OF
the old board of public works, had severe
apoplectc stroke on Wednesday night, and is
in quite precarious condition, although his
physicians thonght him somewhat easier last
night.
Yesterday afternoon team, of a horse and
mule, while towing the canal boat, Belle
Humbord, over the Alexandria canal aque-
duet broke through the rotten flooring of the
tow path, and were only rescued with the
greatest difficulty, but fortunately without
any serious injury.
At the seventy-eighth meeting of tho
Eleventh Building association at Goddard S
hall last night thirteen shares were retired
at maximum rate of $0766 per share.
National Republican., 1883-07-27
EAST WASHINGTON.

The funeral Of Mrs. Elizabeth Wilson took
place from her late residence, 9l2 Tenth street
southeast, yesterday afternoon ut 8 o'clock
Rev. DR.. France. of the Fourth street NJ. T..
church, oilcatcd. The remains were inferred
at Congressional cemetery. The following
gentlemen acted rs pallbearers: Messrs. viii
liam +. Dove, William ID. Hinelne, David
Berkeley, Charles Bradford, X. w. Dunn, and
George II. Cook, A large number of friends
and relatives attended.
The Twelfth Street NJ. f. church gave q
very enjoyable picnic to Carin's Springs yes
terday, which was we'll attended.
Eureka Council, Sons of Jonadab, held a
very interesting and well attended meeting
at Washington hall last night. The good of
the order programme was exceptionally good.
The first telephone message from the Capt.
tol hill telephone station to Baltimore was
sent vest erday.