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The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1885-04-11

Themselves, the small tradesmen,
could not afford to go. We meet and
are embarrassed; those of us who do
not look away aud blush may laugh;
but we all are conscious, dimly and
dumbly, of the shame.
The madness lacked not its humors.
One of our daily newspapers under
took to give us each morning q
straight column or two of gossip of
the foysr-items from one wsrd to
four lines In length, about people who
were present, what body gear they
showed, how the women looked, etc.
Arduous the task 1t was compelled
to exc out its gossip by mentioning
the names of those who were not
there. Judge Lawless was con-
spicuous by his absence" Colonel
Bungstarter did not attend" "Mr.
LollifOodle was unaccompanied by
his charming wife and daughters"
g Mrs. Burlap was sadly missed from
the brilliant throng."
A little narrow alley-way leading
to the stage entrance of the Grand
Opera House is private property.
Owner, woman, was in sore wish of
tickets. She barricades the passage
and defends it valiantly against the
mob of diUas, dome, neatertenori.
Bass profundo is estopped. Nothing
for these children of song to do but to
go around the front way aud era wi,
torn and how they can, through the
thicket of shins. She got her tickets,
this thrifty baTricddeuse.
War to the knife between Mapleson
and plaintiff scalpers. Court issued
a writ of attachment for money in
box office. But the ticket seller
wouldn't have it that way; so two
sheritf's deputies thrust another,
head foremost, over the door, through
the transom. Falling on the table,
he grabbed 81, 800.
Overheard at the wharf: " Good
bye, Nichols" +" Peste! Will zis chez
OK Ze cdnaiIle-zis miser0bte-zis
a. Ung nevair learn Eat am re grand
esi OV Italians ?"
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growth and utilization of ramie in
the near future. A local company
has been organized to work the Cole
man machine, and it only remains to
produce the raw material i'm quantity
to get Systematically to work.
1t is therefore of interest to our peo-
pie to know what is being done in the
same direction in other countries.
The Indian Government has long had
standing offer of prize of $4,000
1925, 000) for any machine for the
treatment Of fbrous plants which
would fulfill certain conditions. All
trials failed until recently at Cal
eutta prize of s2.0O0 rupees was
awarded to the machine manufac-
tured by Messrs. Death & Ellwood,
Leicester, England, on the report of
six experts, nine machines COM
peting.
The successful machine, according
to the report of the Government
Committee, is distinct advance in
mechanism Of this class. 1t extracts
fbres in their natural color and in
good merchantable condition. It
operates upon all plants with the
same facility, is suited to the require
ments of India, and is likely to prove
a great service to Its fibre industry.
Beyond this outline, we have no
facts before US regarding this inven-
ton, and therefore cannot compare 1t
with the Coleman machine. 1t would
seem, however, that it is portable.
1t might have been better if the
Honolulu continuance had been en-
tered for this competition. As it is,
we trust that nO unnecessary delay
will occur in getting our home inven-
ton to work. Ramie may be grown
anywhere on these islands. The
machine is In existence to convert it
into a merchantable article, for which
there is an unrestricted demand. It
now needs only push, Industry and
energy 10 make the enterprise solid
success.
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LOCAL AND GENERAL.

The KapiOlani Boat Club will hold an i'm
portant meeting this evening at No. 81
Alakea street.
Horn has hot cross buns every Saturday
afternoon. Read what he says about them
in. ano Their column.
Sealed tenders for milk for the Queens
Hospital will be opened at noon to-day, st
the Office of F. A. Schaefer, the secretary.
Advertise in the WEEKLY P. G. ADVERTISER
1t is more generally read than any other
weekly paper published in the Kingdom.
Lyons & Levey held a large noon sale yes
ter1ay, great variety of goods being dis
posed of at fair prices. They will also hold
an important credit sale to-day at noon.
heavy shower of rain yesterday came
from the westward, quarter from which it
very seldom rains here. When it does,
however, it generally comes with a rush.
Mr.. L. Rains Walker last night gave
farewell dinner and evening party to Mr.. F.
NJ. Swanzey, who leaves the islands by the
next steamer, to be gone for about six
months.
The steamship Australia is due from the
Colonies tomorrow, and will sail the same
day, making a short call. Bgsiness men
would do well to have their correspondence
ready for mailing in good time.
A charge fired yesterday in the blasting
operations on King street, landed piece of
coral rock, weighing couple of hundred
pounds, Immediately in front of the veranda
of the house standing in the lot in course Of
excavation there. No harm done.
Captain J. H. Brown, of the Board of
Inspectors of Animals, was asked yesterday,
g How does the CHAMBERS get along p
q Get aIong?' was the reply, &c it doesn't
along Which was very satisfactory re-
port.
Hartman's challenge to skate any of the
winners in the late skating contest has been
accepted by Willie White, and the match
will come off next Wednesday night at the
Central Park Rink. The distance is ten
miles, for purse of $50 side.
Their Majesties the King and Queen, and
Judge Rising and Miss Yerington, left the
city yesterday morning at IL O'Clock, by the
steamer Waimanalo, on visit to the Hon.
John Cummins at Waimanalo. The steamer
reached Waimanalo at 4 o'clock p. M, and
they were joined there by party who rode
over the Pail to meet them.
The foreign mail for Hilo, received by the
Mariposa on Monday, was dispatched from
the Post Office at 4 o'clock p. m. of that
day by the schooner Haleakala, Captain
Nrana HAVING kindly oOnsauted IN taka IL
and safely deliver it at its destination. By
this means the Hilo people will probably
ceive their foreign letters and papers ON
Saturday, the 18th, instead of waiting till
the 18th
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A GREAT NEWSPAPER.

THE WEEKLY p. c. ADVERTISER Is the best
and most complete paper published in the King
dom. Having been thoroughly remodeled in all
its departments, it VIII be found 70 be uniformly
bright, newsY and reliable. Being intended speci-
ally for the family circle, 1t will contain nothing
offensive to morals or refined taste. Arrange
ments have been perfected for giving complete
digest OF the worlds news up to latest date, in
addition to all the local and general news Of the
Kingdom. Correspondence, detailing facts, is In
vIted from all parts of the Islands. Orders for
subscriptions should be addressed to the Manager.
THE WEEKLY P. c. ADyERTIsEs is mailed to
subscribers at s. per anHum. payable in advance.
Remittances may be made by P. o. Order.
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IMPORTANT TO WORKINGMEN AND
PROPERTY OWNERS.

We have been congratulated In
various quarters upon our advocacy
of free port. It's Importance is gen
orally recognized. We can imagime
nothing that would so speedily affect
general business interests and inn
prove trade, as the throwing of our
port aud iarbor open, without toll or
charge OF any kind, to the commerce
of the world. 1t is to he hoped that
this subject will not be allowed to
drop. Action should certainly be
taken upon 1t, and the influence of
the Chamber of Commerce might be
brought to bear to make the project
complete success.
Outside the business classes, how
ever, this matter concerns the great
body of wOrkingmen. If Honolulu
were a free port, and had big dry
dock and properly equipped work
shops connected Herewith, constant
employment would be found for a
large number of skilled mechanics
aud laborers. Not only so, but in the
construction of craving dock and
deepening the entrance to the harbOr,
which would necessarily be done, la
Dor would be profitably empl7 yed,
aud large sum of money would go
into circulation. All this would
stimulate industries of various kinds,
bringing increased business to our
oId-established foundry, machine
shops, saw and planning mills, and
other branches of mechanical work.
Furthermore, it would stimulate the
building trade, aud create demand
for house property-and business prem
ises. In short, it would restore pros
perity, and render saleable building
sites which are now practically out of
the market as speculative invest
ments.
Every man or woman, therefore,
who owns a house and lot in this city
or its environs, would be directly
benefited by the adoption of the
scheme we have outlined for imprOv-
ing the harboF and attracting trade
to this port. They should therefore
make their influence felt, whether
native or foreigner. All are person
ally interested who own property. It
is absurd to talk of "dull timesf
when the remedy lies so unmistaka-
blv within our reach. But our fellow
citizens must unite and pull together
instead of standing aloof and COM
planning. Cooperation and self-help
would very soon remove the business
depression which has made itself felt
SO very generally of late. If trade
does not gravitate naturally towards
MS we should offer special induce
rnents and bring it here. Let these
inducements only be sufficient and
we shall soon have all the business
It is possible for us to transact.
1t is needless to- enlarge on this
branch of the subject, but there is
one point which should not be over
looked. Were the idea of free port
and harbor improvement carried out,
population would rapidly increase in
the city, creating demand for home
products largely in excess of what
can now be hoped for. This demand
would stimulate local production, and
bring into cultivation all available
country, whether valley or upland,
anywhere accessible from the city. Of
course, the neighboring islands would !
participate in the prosperity of Homo
lulu, which would help to develop |
their resources and build up their in |
dustries.
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MECHANICAL TREATMENT OF FIBRoUS
PLANTS.

We attach very great value to
every discovery and experiment in
machinery intended for the treat
ment of fibrous plants, because it is
beyond question that very consider
able attention will be given to the
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At the LAST meeting of the santa Glare

At the last meeting of the Santa Clara
Viticultural Association, Captain ounne
stated that he would like some informa-
ton in regard to the native California
vine. In report Of the Viticultural Com
mission for 1883. he found a statement
by Professor Husmann to the effect that
the Californicas are not phylloxera proof,
while Professor Hilgsrd of the University
stated that he had planted the Califor-
nicas in holes from which he had taken
infested vines, and had found them to be
resistant Which was right Mr.. Por-
tai stated that the CalifornIcas were re-
sistant. Professor Husmann believed at
the time he made the statement that they
were not, but he had since been convinced
that they were.
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Forf.sfreef Church services.

Tomorrow orning Mr.. Cruzan will
preach. series of Sunday evening lectures
especially for young men have been ar
ranged, and Mr.. Fl. J. Mccoy of San Fran
cisco will deliver the first tomorrow night
in Fort-street Church, taking for his theme,
q What the young men of Honolulu need,
and how to secure it," All are invited.
Rev. A. H. Smith and Mr.. Cruzan will de-
liver the other lectures in this series.
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. Rum anu ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS.

Rum anu EIucatIOn''-COrrectI
Ed. P. G. ADvERrIsER-Si Your CORES
pendent who wrote under this heading yes
terday needs correction. He is wrong in
saying that Messrs. Bishop. Judd and Hall
we're Ministers when the licensing of the
sale of opium was revised by the Legislature
in 1884. The Ministers who should be
credited with this were Messrs. Greene,
Hartwell, Widemann and Nahaolelua. The
statute referred to by your correspondent
never was brought into operation, it having
been virtually repealed by law passed the
the same session which forbade the impor-
tstion of opium. There had been a change
in the personnel Of the Government during
the session, and the Ministry, when the re-
stricting act was passed, was composed of
Messrs. Green, Stanley, Walker and Moe
honua.
Permit me also to correct writer in the
last Gazette, commenting on the Wailuku
license. 1t is stated that license had been
previously issued for Wailuku, and that the
Minister of the Interior withdrew it in con-
sequence of a memorial from the residents
Of the district, requesting its cancellation.
This was not the case. The facts are
these: Mr.. Stanley, the Attorney General,
under MISREPRESENTATION of the law, adj
vised the Minister of the Interior that
jobber's license could be issued outside of
Honolulu, the prohibition only touching re-
tail licenses. This was an error, and upon
the mistake being discovered, after an exam
ination of the law, the license in question
was cancelled. This was not done, however,
in consequence of any representation
made to the Government.
This took place in 1875, during the in
cumbency of the last-named Ministry. Two
curious facts are connected with this mat
ter. The license was issued to one Ford an
American citizen, and upon the withdrawal
of his license he applied for compensation
through the American Minister This
claim was settled to the satisfaction of the
party in interest; and the Government also
permitted him to sell of the balance of his
stock without license. Singularly enough,
the license for Wailuku has again been
issued to an American citizen. I am, etc.,
ACCURACY.
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Drifted Snow Flour.
fROLLER PRoCEss.

TAVING LEASED THE SALINAS MILLS,
II I am now prepared 10 supply IN quantities
10 suit all orders, with the celebrated family
Flour, DRIFTED SNOW and also the a No.
bakers brand, RISING SUN. Please address all
orders 70 G. L. DISGLBY,
nh24-7-3m No IS steuart st, San Francisco.
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Ed. P. C. ADvERTIsER-Sir: There seems
to be some little confusion of ideas on the
part of "Baowaowao in his communica-
ton to you in reference to the sale of an
opium license in 1874 He refers to Messrs
Bishop, Hall and Judd being His Maiesty's
Ministers in 1874. This is a mistake. The
gentlemen mentioned were King Lunalilo's
Ministers during his brief reign of one year,
commencing in February, 1872. In May Of
that year, Mr.. Hall, then Minister of the
Interior, and member of the Board of Edu-
cation, of which Mr. Bishop was the Presi-
dent, directed Mr.. Z. P. Adams to sell the
two opium licenses authorized by law to-
gether, which he did, receiving S21 900 for
the same, Chung Hoon being the purchaser.
At that the time the Friend took occasion to
say, pleasantly. that they had heard it sug-
gested that a tobacco license would have
brought an equal amount, while a rum IL
cense would sell for 100000.
In 1874, when the opium license was again
sold, Messrs. Hartwell, Greene. Widemann
and Nahaelelus we're His Majesty King
Kalakaua' 3 Ministers. The license sold for
$50. 100. When the licensing Of the sale of
opium was revised by an act of the Session
laws of that year the members of the Cabi-
net were Greene, Walker, Stanley and
Moehouna. During the whole period
Messrs. Bishop aud Hall were members of
the Board Of Education, Mr.. Judd having
assembled the Supreme Court bench. I can
not remember that there was any protest
entered by Gny Of these gentlemen against
the sale Of the opium license that year,
though they may have signed the petition
that was presented to the Legislature that
revised the law under which it was sold.
This petition was extensively signed by
Hawaiians, foreigners and by five-sixtbs of
the Cinnamon then living in Honolulu,
praying that the drug might be tGbued.
Report had it at the time that the Hawaiian
Treasury was depleted and money was
wanted, which shows that the present Min
istry is not the only one that has been
accused of spending the public funds.
KAANAIsA,
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NOTICE,

ON AND AFTER THIS DATE ALL OUR
" accounts will be rendered MONTHLY instead
Of quarterly, as heretofore.
=. ]. LEVEY d CO.
Honolulu, Feb End, 1885, 497 II
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DIVIDEND NOTICE.

DIVIDEND OF FOUR DOLLARS PER
"A share viii be paid TO the Stockholders Of the
l. I. s. N. co. on application at their office, on
Esplanade. j. ENA,
62.apI2 Secretary 1. /. S. y. Co.
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A Beautiful Seaside Resort.

MRS. A. +. MORRIS TAKES PLEASURE
vi in announcing that she has leased the
Beautiful seaside Residence
OF Mr.. Allen Herbert, at WAIKIKI, Honolulu's
famous summer resort, and is prepared 10 accom-
modate parties DESTROYS Of enjoying the balmy air
unsurpassed sea-bathing, and tropical rest and
quiet Of this charming place. Every facility is
offered for the perfect enjoyment Of this ideal
watering place. BY special arrangement Dodd's
line of buses will take passengers to the entrance
to the place, when two or more offer.
For terms, ETC., apply to Mr.. H. Condor, j
telephone No. sO2, Queen street, Honolulu, or 30
the undersigned, at the residence. - ~
MRS. A. +. MORRIS,
WAIKIKI TELEPHONE, No. 257. Lessee.
o7S d&wu
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AMERICAN LETTER.
Opera in San Francisco.
A Crazy Town, and a Sueeessf al
season for GapIesOn.

By our Cnmusical Correspondent.
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UNDER MILITARY DISCIPLINE.

OCATED IN THE BEAUTIFUL VILLAGE
Il OF San MateOf on the Southern Pacific Rail-
road. II miles from san Francisco. Established
in 1855. Fourteen instructors OF reputation and
ability. The buildings are extensive, are heated
by steam, and are in every way arranged for the
health and comfort of the cadets. Trinity Session
began Jgly 2ith, and the Easter Session viii com
mence January 6, 1855,
For further information and cataioRue. me.
out, address
REV. ALFRED LEE BREWER, NJ A.
5s-ap9-d&w-jv9 PrIueipol
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TIE AFTER-GLOW.

They have departed this life and
gone TO Chicago; appropriately in
the middle of the night, with our
100000, leaving on tip-toe. Our
dispersed faculties, disheveled, bag
gard, Out-alI-night like, are sneaking
slowly back. Business already shows
signs of revival-throngs In all the
saloons to-day, and small tradesmen
presenting again their thrice dis
honored accounts to householders
who had seats In the front rows.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1885-08-08
Non Resident Notice.

Order of publication before Jas. f. Scruggs,
j. ?. for GruDdy county.-nlbert Brad.
ley VS. Matt F. Johnson and wife.
In this cause it appearing from affidavit
of Albert Bradley, plaintiff that defendants
Matt T. Johnson and wife, are Justly in
debted to plaintiff, after giving all Just cred.
its, in the sum of two hundred dollars 5000
due by account, and that defendants, John
son and wife, are nOn.reSidcnts of the State
so that the ordinary process of law cannot
be served on them, and an original attach.
ment having been issued and placed in the
hands of a, J. Dykes, deputy sheriff of said
county, and returned levied upon the
property of defendants, johnson aud wife,
it is therefore ordered by me that pubica.
ton be made in the Southern Standard, u
newspaper published in McMinnville, War.
rem county, Tenn, for four consecutive
weeks commanding the said Matt F. John
son and wife, defendants, to appear before
me at my Office near Beersheba Springs,
Grundy county, Tenn, on the SOth day of
September, 1885, and make defense to said
suit or the same will be proceeded with ex
parte as to them. This July 9th, 1885.
JAMES Z. SCRUGGS, j. P.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1885-08-08
Blood Poison.

Mr.. A. P. W., of Hampton, Ca, has
recently emerged from one of the most re-
markable eases of Blood Poison on record.
His body and limbs had no less than four
hundred small ulceIs-his bones tormented
him with pains-his appetite faled-his
kidneys presented frightful symptoms--and
all doctors and 100 bottles of the most popu.
lar Blood Poison remedy failed to give him
any relief. He secured b. B. B., the con.
centrated quick cure, and five bottles healed
the ulcers, relieved his pain, cured his kid
neys, restored his appetite, and made him a
healthy and happy man. Any one can Sc
cure his full name and correspond with
him.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1885-08-08
Another Case.
EAST PoINr. GA. Anril .. 1881

EAST POINT, GA, April >, 1884.
My wife has been afflicted with terrible
form Of scrofula for over fifteen years. Ply.
sicianS exhausted their skill, and numerous
patent medicines reused without benefit
Her condition grew wOrse--her appetite
failed, attended with debility, emaciaton,
falling out of the hair and II frIghtful break.
ing out of the skin. Her bones became very
much diseased and painful (some calling it
white swellingl, with sleepless nights and
a general feeling of horror. Some friend
said that B. i. b. would cure her. prOcur.
ed it and placed her upon its use, and to tue
establishment of all who knew her The recov.
cry was rapid and complete. 1t acted as II
powerful tonic, gave her a splendid appe.
tite and acted upon the kidneys. A few
bottles did the work. The action of B. Il. Il
was decidedly quick, and the medicine cost
but little. advise my friends to use ii as II
blood purifier. Yours truly,
r. NJ. LAWSON.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1885-08-08

Prof. J. a. Harrison, Of Virginia,
says that the fertility of the negro
dialect is really wonderful, not only
in the ingenious distortion of words,
by which new and startling signifi-
canoe is given to common English
words, but more especially in the i'm
itatiOn of animal utterances. 1t is an
ear language altogether. The only
wonder is how the negro could have
so truly caught the swiftly uttered
sounds about him.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1885-08-08
Daughters Wives and Mothers.

We emphatically guarantee DIR.
Anarchists Catholicon, a Female Rene
dy, to cure Female Diseases, such as
Ovarian troubles, inflammation and
liberation, Falling and Displacement
or bearing down feeling, irregularities,
Barrenness, Change of Life, Leucor-
rhea, besides many weaknesses spring
ing from the above, like Headache,
Bloating, Spinal weakness, Sleepless'
ness, Nervous debility, Palpitation Of
the heart, &c, For sale by Druggists.
Prices S1,OO and $l.50 per bottle.
Send to DR.. Marchisi, Utica, N. Y,
for Pamphlet, free. For sale by DR..
j. B. Ritchey, Druggist.