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The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1885-12-08

quent upon Mr.. Gibson's action in
the question before that body.
This discussion took place four years
later, in 1872. The error is simply on
matter of detail, however, because al
though the appropriation in question
was recommended by King Kameha-
meha V, in his speech at the opening of
the Legislature, the suggestion came
from Mr.. Gibson.
= In April, 1868, Kamehameha V. paid
a visit to the island Of Lanai in his
yacht Kamaii, and encamped at Hon
opu. Mr.. Gibson was then engaged
ranching on the island OF Lanai, and as
far as supplies for his retainers were con-
cerned, the King was practically the
guest of that gentleman. During this
royal visit matters of general iRterest to
the Hawaiian nation, more especially in
reference to the increase OF population,
with view To Strengthening and sus-
tanning the independence Of the King
dom, were discussed with the King, who
invited Mr.. Gibson to state the result of
his thought and experience. Naturally
the suggestion of comprehensive and
intelligent system of immigration was
made by Mr.. Gibson, as the most direct
and effective way of accomplishing the
desired end, and the necessity and pro-
priety OF the Government taking the ini-
tiative was pointed out to His Majesty.
The King, who was statesman as well
as sovereign, was impressed with these
suggestions, and OH his return to Homo
lulu few days afterwards he took effec-
tive measures to vitalize the ideas COM
municated to him. The Legislature met
shortly afterwards, and in his opening
speech to that body the King recon-
mended an appropriation of $50, 900 for
the promotion of immigration, which was
made, but which remained unused for
that purpose by the Government OF the
day. 1t will be seen, therefore, that to
Mr.. Gibson really belongs the credit OF
the initiative of the immigration policy,
which he has so successfully carried into
effect since his accession to office.
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Chicago Ledger: The member from
CaIabash rose with his usual males
tic dignity, gazed about him sternly
for moment to inspire awe, as was
his won't, and then, bending his gaze with
piercing fxedness upon the small man from
Blossom county, he said, in a yeice of deem
solennnitx With . -ep-3 Pau A'eT eAch uU-
6eraac0:
1T know no north-no south-no east-no
weStf'
The member with hayseed in his hair was
ON his feet in an instant, and shouted back,
in reply to what he supposed had been ad-
dressed specially to him:
''Then I'll be burned If you ain't ALFRED
poor in geOg'aphyr
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Studying German.
CNaw York Times1

Father-You are not sending George any
more money, 1 hope. At the rate he is
spending money his education viii cost him
more than it win be worth He resorts to
all sorts of excuses to get money.
Mother-But this money is for an actual
necessity, He writes me that he is just be-
ginning to study German and must have q
German student lamp right away.
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She spelt 1t for Him.

IAerOuHht 1EHNtIbI.I
The auctioneer had just sold broken
down cook stove, and he inquired who
bought it.
''Charge it to Mrs Dee," called out a
woman In the crowd.
ssWho's Mrs D--F' asked the auctioneer.
81 am" replied the woman.
"WeH, we don't know you. What's your
full name? Mrs D. amt enough. How
do you spell itF'
'tD-e-e," she repeated slowly, and the
auotionoer fell of ths, box.
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a rrest In store for Missouri

Western Actor Ito play wright)-You
touch up plays, / understand; introduce
new business and that sort Of thing9
PlayWright-Oh, yes.
Western Actor-Very we'll I'm going
into Missouri next week with Hamlet"
and want you to rewrite the play so as to
bring in two bloodhounds and baby.
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BELL TELEPHONE So.
House and Lot for Sale or
Lease.

ONE OF THE FINEST HOMESTEADS IN
~ the Island, situated on King street. within
fifteen minutes walk from the business portion Of
the city. Lot S0ox2O0, being well stocked with q
large assortment OF fruit trees native and foreign
and the nneSt and largest variety OF grape vines
on the Islands. MAIN HOUSE contains four bed
rooms, parlor, dining room, bath room, pantry
and kitchen. OUTBUILDINGS consist OF car
rage house stables containing stalls), har-
ness room and servants dwelling house, contain
ing four rooms, together with large storage ac-
commodations- A fine stream of artesian water
Is constantly running through the lot and the sale
OF fruit realizes Ia the neighbOrhood of 5000 per
Rnnum. For further particulars apply TO
w. n. GIFFARD,
31Su Office of VIM. q. Irwin d Co.
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That Depends.

- IPhladelphla Call
Frivolous young Lady to guide How deep
Is this hcleF'
Guide--"Never been measured, miss
Frivolous Y. L4-Supposs I should fad
down there, where do you suppose would
go tor
That depends, mis- entirely upon how
you have lived in this world
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At Last.
IChicago LedRer.l

ICniCdkO LeuRoIsI
Widow to medium-Is my husband happy
in the spirit landi
eyes, perfectly SO, madam. he has every
thing his soul desires"
''Then, thank heaven, he's got it at last"
''Got what, madam
"a poStofice."
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On the Bridal Tonr.
IPeck's Sunl

There are many tunnels, but not enough
If the whole line were a tunnel the bride ana
groom would not care how slow the train
proceeded. The man who has not lived to
bless the builder of tunnels does not know
what happiness Is
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ABOUT IMMIGRATION.

Wewere in error yesterday in credit
ing the appropriation OF $4,000 for
immigration, by the Legislature of
1868, to the recommendation of
the Chamber of Commerce, cOnse-
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Mr.. E. E. Mayhem, the contractor, will
commence the erection of the dwelling
house for the lighthouse keeper on Wednes-
day
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The above are only few of the steam
vessels that are offered at sale in Great
Britain at the present time. Almost any de-
scription of steamer, and of any size de-
sired, can now be purchased at very favors-
BILE rates. It is of course necessary that
some responsible party in England should
examine the condition Of the steamers Of
fered for sale before purchasing.
S69H W. L. GREEN.
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NOTICE.

TINE SPECIAL STOCKHOLDERS MEET
Il Ing Of the Heeia Sugar Plantation Company
win be held at their office. 3O9 California ST., Room
10, in the city and county of San Francisco, on
THURSDAY, the 10th day Of December, 1885, at
Il O'Clock, for the purpose of electing a Board Of
Trustees or Directors TO serve during the ensuing
year, and such other business may come before
said meeting. Transfer Of stock will close De-
cember Z, 1895, at II O'Clock IN.
0USTAVE FRANK.
Secretary.
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T III E
Pacific Commercial Advertiser

Is now fOE sale DAILY at the Following Places:
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Five Gents per Copy.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-02-12
BEFOULlNG THEIR OWN NEST.
The Charges Against Mr. ST. John, thu
PrOhibitionist Candidate.

The Charges Against Mr.. St John, the
PrOhibitionist Candidate.
The disappointed followers of Mr..
Blaine have been doing their utmost tc
prove that Ex-Governor ST. John, the
Prohibition candidate, entered into ne
gotiatiOns through friend with the
Republican National Committee to sell
out his party and his principles for 3d.
600 in favor of Blaine.
OF course Mr.. st. John denies the
story. But the Republican National
Committee certainly makes out g
strong case, and even the Republican
organs which opposed Blaine are COM
peeled to admit their belief in is rruth.
Well, if true, what does it prove:
That Steve Elkins and other of Blaine 5
managers We're willing and eager to
purchase St. John and thus betr;ly The
honest Prohibition cause by lending
themselves to mean and contemplate
conspiracy. According to their own
story, they entered into negotiations to
buy dishonest man who was selected
TO represent a principle to which they
nave lOI al ,
But the negotiations were delayed uut;l
after the Ohio election, and the result in
that State made Steve Elkns and his
fellows believe that they could elect
Blaine despite ST. John and the Proh;bi-
tiOnists. So they forfeited their word,
cheated St John and kept the S25. 5.0uO
in their Owa pockets to put up Cn bets
on Blainc's election.
This is the story, on their OWN show
ing. Of course, they may be lying
about St. John in their malignant
hatred of tie man to whom they at
tribute thesr defeat But as Mr. St.
John is a lifelong Republicans who has
been hOnored by his party and made
Governor of his State, he can not blame
people for believing him capable of the
conduct charged upon him-Aeo YORK
World.
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SIGNIFICANT.
Some Remarkable Admissions by Repub-
Mcan Newspapers.


The Buffalo Courier closes an admi-
rable article on the public record OF
Grover Cleveland as follows: with
such record, with abilities tested and
experience gained in the performance
of high executive duties, Mr.. Cleveland
approaches the eliminating point in his
career, one of the best equipped of the
men who have ever attained the Presi-
dency Of the United States. The fidelity
to public duty, the vigilance. energy
and tirmness of character which he
showed in his former position will now
be devoted 10 the services of the Nation.
As We said before. his past achieve
ments constitute the strongest guar
antee for the future. To the spirit in
which Mr.. Cleveland will enter upon
the duties of his exalted position he
gives expression in his letters of accept
ance, the conclusion of which was in
the following words: If | should be
called to the Chief Magistracy of the
Nation by the suifrages of my fellow
citizens. will assume the duties of that
high office with n solemn determination
to dedicate every effort to the country's
good, and with an humble reliance upon
the favor and support of the Supreme
Being, who | believe viii always bless
honest human endeaYor in the cOnScien-
tiOus discharge OF public duty" The
Brooklyn Union (Rep.) says: '.If Mr..
Cleveland lives up TO his promises re-
garding the application of Civil-Serviee
Reform principles, there can be no
doubt that much larger proportion of
changes will occur in the offices at the
South than among those at the North.
The most discreditabte thing in the
history of the Republican party has been
the low character of the men in that
section whom it has permitted TO pose
as the representative not only of its
own organization, but of the Federal
Government. There is no use in mine
ing words about the matter. While
there have been some honorable excep-
tionS, Southern office-holders under Re-
publican administrations have been as
Il rule disreputable men. Too many OF
them have been utterly unfit for their
places by reason either of ignorance or
dishonesty. The prejudice which is
still felt in some parts of the South
against the Federal authority is in
large measure due to the outrageous
abuses which have been foste~ed under
it. Moreover, almost all of these men
were appointed solely on partisan
grounds; they have used their places
for party purposes in disregard of their
duty to the people, and. instead of be-
ing decent public servaus, they prove
offensive partisans, and un-
manipulators OF local party |
management "-Erchdngc-
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DISTRESSING SOLTCITUDE.

| Unnecessary Concern About the Danger
/ Impending Over the Democratic Party.
Some of the prominent nOn-partisan
newspapers of the country are Just now
Giving themselves considerable concern
over what they are pleased to term a
danger impending over the Democratic
party These journals apprehend the
most serious consequences from the
lack of homogeneity or conference in
! the Democratic organization rs COM
pared with the Republican party, and
| freely speculate on the probabilities of
quarrels. blunders and other disturbing
| elements to set in Is soon as the DEM
ratio party assumes power in the
country.
The Democratic people can not fail
to be tattered by these evidences of ab-
sOrbing interest in their affairs. But it
may occur to many of them that these
journals are borrowing trouble and in
viting disasters that are not likely to
come to their bidding: In the
first place, that universal idea
among the Republican but now Inde-
pendent editors that the Democrats
are sure to blunder in every emergency
that confronts them. is, a tradition
that has long since BEEN exploded. 1t
is not necessary to 90 back beyond the
recent canvass TO show that The blum
degS are oa the other side; for while the
Democratic managers PLAYED sheir
game with scarcely an error. the other
side was stumbling, faltering and bLIn-
dering at every step.
There is Is little foundation for the
opinion that the Democratic party will
go 10 pieces because of want of unity
on matters of grave public Importance
The experience is that upon al ques-
tons of this sort there is a substantial
agreement among the people and party
leaders. On the tariff question at tho
last session Il very small minority dis
agreed with the. body of the party, in
matter of detail, but that difference has
since been adjusted. The Republicans
have not been so fortunate howeverand
the defeat which has retired some. of its
most bri liant leaders has left those re-
naming in n state of disorganization
from which there is no hope OF recoE-
ery.-Harrisb4rg (Pa.) PttriOt-
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hailing him was soon in possession o.
the whole story. "Yes; he was the man
that was sitting on the bridge about
eleven o'clock; and was l the gentleman
that rode past as if all the witches in
the countryside were at his heels:
Faith. it was proper fright L had given
him."
"But tell me-" I asked, "what on
earth were you doing there at such time
of night?''
"Weel, sir. I was very late of gettin'
across the ferry: and it was 4 LANCER
step than L had thocht doom to the
village; and had guild walk the day
already, and was tired-like. The brig
was kind o. handy for rest; so l just
sat down on the dixie and had a bit
smoke o the pipe. Losh, sir. when you
cam scourin' past. | thocht it was the
dell himself; but then l just thocht it
was myself sittin' in the shadow that
had frighted your beastie, and it had
run AVA wi you like. And when I
cam the length O. the village, I Just
had to creep into bit she'd and wi
nv pack and some straw l soon made =
bed"
So here was the whole story. The
deep shadow on the bridge had pre-
vented me from seeing the sitter's legs;
the heavy knap-sack had given him a
hump-back; the fur cap and the glow of
the pipe accounted for the fiery counte-
nance. With mutual explanations we
parted-he to push his sales in the
villages beyond; I, to hurry on TO the
house in the glen, whose inmates at first
evinced the livelieSt interest in the over
night episode-an interest, however,
which waned to disappointment as l
proceeded to explain how the ghost was
laid. l may mention that l omitted the
''scourin' past portion of the adven-
ture. How they will chaff me when
they read this! Chambers Journal.
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BECAUSE.

S-Good-mOrning, pretty maid, whose eyes
The brightest stars Outshine.
I've come to beg that you will choose
Me for your Valentine"
"And why should ] choose you, ard why?
The pretty maiden made reply.
because ! have goodly house
Set mid the gOOdliest lands,
Where you may reign, served faithfully
BY willing hearts and hands"
THAT Is, think, no reason why"
The pretty maiden made reply.
Because / can on you bestow
The loYeliest things to wear,
Gay silken robes and laces fine,
And jewels rich and rare
THAT IS, think, no reason why"
The pretty maiden made reply.
''Because love you, oh! so well,
So tender and so true,
That would fain from every care,
My darling shelter you"
"Ahl now j see the reason why"
The pretty maiden made reply.
$50 take my heart, dear youth for thine;
1 choose thee for my Valentine
-HGrper's Bdzdr.
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How Honeycom5 is Filled.

DR.. c. Spencer has been prying into
the business secrets of the bee, and thus
tells of what he has learned: '.In nv
observatory hive one cell was built
against the glass, and that afforded an
excellent opportunity of seeing how bees
deposit honey in the cell. First, bee
deposited thin coating of honey upon
the base of the cell, making a sort of
varnish. as it were. to the base of the
cell. The mex: bee that came with
honey raised up the lower edge of this
film of honey and forced its roaey be-
meath; the next bee did the same, and
the film acted as a kind of diaphragm.
keeping honey in the cell. When the
cell is full enough to be sealed, the bees
commence contracting the opening
with wax until there is only a small
hole left in the centre, when they ap-
pear to take one little flake of wax and
pat it down over the opening. AT any
time during the process of filing the cell
the honey could be withdrawn with a
hypodermic syringe, and the 'dia-
phragm' left hanging in the cell. Dos
Ton IrQRScriDt
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The society belle has a new niea,
and. instead of carrying around the. cut
glass smelling-bottle. she. produces
something which looks like a. snuff-bo1-
The box is generally of silver and gold,
handsomely engraved, and is carried in
sort of sachel which hangs by the
side. But ID doesn't contain snuff 1t
is white powder. and the. perfume is
exquisite. Tie girl takes little pinch.
and can show as much grace and dex-
tcrity in the movement As in the, hand
ling of fan. What the poyder cosa-
sisis of don't know. Nor do L know
OF any one who has ventured to, ask
NctO YORK: Letter.
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a GREAT JOKER.
How the Editor of an Arkansas Newspaper
Failed to Acquire Renown Hulnor-
Gus Writer.

How the Editor of an Arkansas Ncwspape,
Failed to Acquire Renown as Humor-
Gus Writer.
Hack Knober, editor of the Rsek!y
Her SlOsb, humorous paper, itche'
for prominent place among the testers
of America. His marked paragraphs
having failed to produce a sensation,
and his long articles having been de-
clared to be rs dismal as the screak of a
wooden hinge, he decided upon making
some new attempt.
Il notice." he muse1, one evening,
''that the best humorists in the past
were practical jokers. John Phoenix
and Artemus Ward made their greatest
hits in that way. Now, if | get up a
joke on some feller who travels around
some drummer who would 90 around
and tell it-I would soon have a nation
al reputation
Hack was soon afforded an oppOrtu-
nifty of enforcing this determination.
One night at the village hotel, he no.
ticed nervous fellow who travelled for
shoe house.
There's my man." mused Hack.
'1'll have him standing on his head to-
night. How do you do?" addressing
the drummer.
80, so. What sort of place is
this you've got here? just now, while
standing out there. dog came up and
it was all | could do to keep him Off
me-"
"Must have been a mad dog" re-
piled Hack. Good many of them in
the naighborhood,
well, that lets me out. l shall leave
here in the morning"
Hack inquired the number of the
drummer room, and, late in the even
ing. slipped in and got under the bed.
The drummer came in after while
and sat down on the edge of the bed.
Hack growled like dog.
Il hope" said the drummer aloud,
''that | won't have another fit tonight
I'd better throw this pistol away. for
might kill somebody. No, blamed if
don't keep it. | would mt mind killing
a few such fellows as live in this town.
That fool editor ought to die
Hack did not growl.
''He ought to 90 this night. I feel
that thing coming on me. Believe I'll
sleep under the bed. Then, if any one
should come in to kill me, they couldn't
find me-
The sharp corners of Hacks bones
began to thump the floor.
''Believe I'll shoot under there a
couple of times"
For Gods sake, hold on, Misterr'
exclaimed Hack, crawling out, ~ wasn't
doing anything-I-" He made a
break for the door.
''Who is that awful fellow?" asked
Hack. when he reached the Office.
why. don't you know him?"
No"
Hes going to be your rival here in
business. Has bought the NcUS. Saw
him laughing just before he went up.
Said he was going to have some fun.
Hack groaned.
''Said one of the BOYS was trying to
play joke on him. Said that he heard
that you were a great practical joker.
Don't be in hurry. Told me that
when he cot chance he was going to
write you up. Well, good night"
The weekly ker StOSh has suspended.
Hack works at steamboat landing
ArkGnSaU IraUeler.
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The way to get to sleep is not by
repeating verses, or staring at nothing
but blank darkness, or counting, but by
not thinking at all. For instance, as
the mind takes up train of thought it
should be instantly recalled. 1t will. of
course, directly settle upon something
else; again recall it. In fact, do not
mediate at all. There is nothing tire
some about this process; on the con-
trary, it is rather amusing, and per-
son who first tries it will be surprised to
find how soon he will begin to lose him.
self. As the mind puts out feeders, ii
is to be constantly patted down. and in
an exceedingly short time viii withdraw
itself like a tired child and go to sleep.
Boston Globe.
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81. SO for 30 Cents.

Any reader Of this paper wheDwiir send
30 one cent stan.ps TO the AMERICAN RJCRAL
HONE, Rochester, y. Y, before March 1st,
1885, will receive that handsome paper,
postage free, until January st. 1895 The
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Theprice IS one dollar a ysar in advance,
but the above offer in postage skzI1ps will
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bargain is offered. Tiis advertisement
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If lefa to itself Sierra Leona viii r.

If lefa to itself Sierra Leona viii n0t
produce Sufficient food to keep its peo-
pie for SIX months time. Nearly every,
body desires to trade; no one desires to
till tie. sod. There. are shops in every
conceivable localit1 but if an American n
vessel chances to lie delayed week in
arriving there is 4. great dearth Of flour,
aud eSsGi1 of rice.
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"YEs; l shall break the engagements" +"
she said, folding her arms and looking de-
tiant; '' it is really too much trouble to
converse with him; he's as deaf as a pest,
and talks like he had mouthful of z8ush.
Besides, the way he hawks and spSts is
disgusting" Don't break the eagage-
ment for that's tell him to take Dr. Sage's
Catarrh Remedy. Il will cure him COM
Pletely." 'tWeIl, III tell him. do hate
to break it of, for in all other respects he's
quite too charming" OF course it cured
his cataFrh.