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The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1885-04-08
WEDNESDAY APRIL sth
TOURIST TRAVEL.

The ADVERTISER has sought to inn
press upon the public the advantage
to be derived from promoting tourist
travel to these islands. Honolulu
must necessarily be the port Of arri-
val and departure Of all visitors to
this Kingdom, aud 1t Is important. In
view of possible large increase in
tourist travel, that the city and its en-
vironments should be put Into as pre-
.seutabie condition as possible We
do not want to find fault; but it be-
comes unpleasantly apparent after
rain that our streets and foOtpaths
are not just what they should be.
= A very great effort is being made
by the Oceanic Steamship Company,
through the circulation of an Illus
trated handbook, and in great
variety of ways, to induce tourists to
visit this city. and see the various
points Of interest on the islands. In
this way every business In the city Is
benefited. and the interisiand passen-
ger trade is rendered more remunera-
tive TO the local companies engaged
IA it. While efforts are being made
: In the States and Europe to bring
the islands into notice, we should
certainly do our share at this end to
render the sojourn Of tourists as
agreeable as possible; in other words,
we should place every reasonable
facility In their way for sightseeing
and otherwise enjoying themselves
during their stay among as.
The extent to which this travel
might be developed will suggest itself
to anyone who reflects upon the facts
following. The Alta California esti-
mates that 1900 or 5000 people
come to California every year to
spend the whole or part nf the winter;
but that is an insignificant number,
1t adds, compared with winter WIS.,
Itors TO Florida. During the months
Of October, November, December,
January and February last, just
10000 persons, nearly all Northern
tourists, registered at the hotels in
Jacksonville, and the Times Union,
which reports these figures, says that
II the numbers entertained in the
boarding houses were added, the
figures would be multiplied by three.
OF course, it is not suggested that
anything like the latter number of
tourists could be induced to visit the
Hawaiian Islands. but by judicious
advertising abroad, the number GER
tainly should equal the present Cali
fBrnia winter visitors. Indeed, there
isno reason why that number should
not be exceeded, because Southern
California has nothing to show in the
shape OF natural scenery at all conn
parable to these islands; and 1t
should likewise be remembered that
the Yosemite and big trees are mac
cessible in winter. t
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1885-04-08

On Wheels--ROlIer Skating Contest.
The ten-mile roller skating contest at the
Central Park skating rink last Monday even
ing was largely attended, over 400 people
being present. The contest itself was very
spirited, Master Willie Lucas winning the
first prize of SIS, making the 10 miles
in SO minutes, IS seconds. Richard Davis
took the second prize of $40; William White,
third, IS; n. Hartman, fourth, 50 so; and
Samuel Monsarrat, the fifth prize of 50 so.
To make this distance of ten miles the
skaters had to go 212 times around the
rink.
I. Gingsburgh was awarded superb
leather medal with the following inscrip-
ton: {" Presented to Ike Gingsburgh, Homo
lulu's Champion Roller Skater, as reward
for his indefatig able efforts in the grand
sitting down act" t
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1885-04-08
a GREAT NEWSPAPER.

TIKI WEEKLY P. g. ADVERTISER Is the est
and most complete paper published in the King
don. Having been thoroughly remodeIed In all
its departments, 1t will be found 70 be uniformly
bright, newsY and reliable. Being Intended speci-
ally for the family circle, it win contain nothing
Offensive to morals or refined taste. Arrange
ments have been perfected for giving a complete
digest Of the worlds news up 20 latest date, in
addition 20 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.
TIE WEEKLY P. c. ADvEETIsER Is mailed to
subscribers at S. per annum. payable in advance.
Re@ittanees may be made BY P. o. Order.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1885-04-08

The Oahu Evangelical Association ina
tive) held meeting in Kaumakapili Church
yesterday morning. Matters connected
with religious work on this island were dis
cussed with good deal of spirit.
: fApropos of roller ska ting, attention is
called to the challenge, in another column,
by Mr.. Hartmann, who wants to skate ten
mile match for purse.
Messrs. Lyons and Levey sell Saturday a
fine assortment of desirable merchandise
for Messrs. g. W. Macfarlane j. Co. Sale
commences at II a. m. See advertisement.
The o. S. s. Mariposa is due here this
morning. She was to sail on the morning
of the first.
native intending to so to Hawaii yes
terday by the Kinau, discovered, as the ves-
sci was passing the lighthouse, that he was
without money or friends. He accordingly
took off his shoes, tied them to his carpet
bag, jumped into the water and struck out
for the shore. He was picked up by a shore
boat and landed on the wharf, amidst the
laughter of the crowd.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1885-04-08

LADY WHO EXPECTS TO GO TO SAN
"A Francisco about May lst, would ike to meet
with some one who, for having her fare paid TO
that place, would take fun charge and care OF q
child two years Of age.
Address P. o. box 297. zs-mRT3ou
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1885-04-08
Uo,a rec Cor nlstrlhuslon.

( Mr.. A. Jaegsrs. Superintendent Of the
Government nzrsery, has number OF kola
trees for distribution to persons having
suitable land, and who will care for them.
The kola requires q sheltered, warm, moist
locality. Two trees will be given to each
individual until the supply is exhausted.
Application must be made to Mr.. Jaegers'
Office for an order, without which the gar
dener will not deliver any trees.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1885-04-08
HACKS AND HACKDRlVERs.

The following communication APP
reared in a contemporary yesterday.
We reprint it willingly, because it
gives the hackdrivers' side of the
controversy, and we do not feel at all
offended at the allusion to the pro-
verbal editorial battery of "paste-pot
aud shears" The only fault we have
to lind is that the hackdrivers did
net bring their epistIe to us In the
flrst instance, aud thus have saved
Us the necessity of publishing it at
secondhand:
ISLANDER VERSUS HACKDRTvERs.
Editor Weekly HatcaiiGn-DEAR SIR: In
refuting certain slanderous statements
which emanated from an unmanly attack
mon the hackdrivers Of the city, it would
be well TO hear both sides Of the story be-
fore cendemning body Of men who have
In many instances much to contend with.
Every new manipulation Of the paste pot
and shears has in turn used the hack drivers
"a \ ,r5lie target, to receive the literary
pellets Of those puff and dart editors. Most
Of the old residents here know that dim
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1885-04-08
nonrI,nnt social.

! The doughnut social at the Bethel Union
church last evening was a very pleasant and
novel affair. As directed, each lady came
with bountiful supply of hearty edibles,
which, with delicious coffee, were served to
all amidst much quiet fun and merriment.
The press had special and generous sup
ply presented them. No. %, Mrs. Jay
Greene's basket got the badge of honor, the
judges having great difficulty in deciding.
The social, which commenced at o'clock,
broke up at an early hour, all being well
pleased with the evenings entertainment.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1885-04-08
advertisements.
CHALLENG GLE.

r HEREBY CHALLENGE EACH OR ALL OF
i the three priZe-takers at the Skating Rink
contest, held on the 9Th instant To skate for
purse Of $50 or 800 side, for ten or fifteen
miles, over the same course, any time within
three weeks OF date Man and money to be found
at ]. w, LUNING'S Office, 80 Merchant street.
(SIgned) MARTIN HARTMANN.
Honolulu, AI1ril 7, 1885. 56-aps-WF4S
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1885-04-08
Drifted Snow Flour.
ROLLER PROCESS.

"AVTNG LEASED THE SALINAS MILLS,
n am now prepared TO supply, IN quantities
to suit all orders, with the celebrated family
Flour, DRIFTED SNOW, and also the No.
bakers brand, RISING SUN. Please address all
orders TO c. L. DINGLEf,
mh24-7-3m No - Steusrt II, San Francisco.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1885-04-08
Tenders Wanted.

mo SUPPLY THE QUEENS HOSPITAL
L with PURE MILK, in quantity as required
by the Purveyor, for one year, from the 10th
April. 1885, to the 10th April 1885, Sealed tens
ders 10 be left in the Office of the undersigned up
to noon Of Saturday, the 11th instant.
F.A. sCHAEFER, Secretary.
Honolulu, April Q, 1885. ss-apll
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1885-04-08
OUR IMPORT AND EXPORT TRADE.

Yesterdays ADVERTISER contained
the official statement of experts of
domestic produce for the March quar-
ter, 1885. The figures showed that
the export value for the period named
exceeded that for the corresponding
quarter of 1884 by $23O,654. This
was an increase at the rate of 1922 ,616
year. Large as this approximate
increase is, it will most probably be
exceeded when the years accounts
are closed. This certainly is not a
sign of going backward. On the con-
trary, it indicates decided advance,
despite shrinkage in prices. 1t sig
miles increased production and an
equivalent increase of wealth.
But these figures do not quite ex-
press the commercial situation. To
understand it we must also contrast
the imports Of the two quarters. Thus:
IMPORTS.
March quarter, 1884. ...... 81, 047, 800 60
March quarter, 1856
Free by treaty. $417.012 81
Duty paying. 80. 146, $50 70
Bonded 49,. 1914 a. 100, 903 81
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Decrease last nnarter

Decrease last quarter. 800. S324,897 %
1t therefore appears, according to
the ' balance of trade theory, that
the country was $555, 551 better off on
the 31st of March, 1885, than it was
at the corresponding date in 1884.
Certain it is, however, that a sound
business policy is being pursued.
Speculative imports have been
checked, and trade is being put upon
a conservative footing. In "flUsh
times" there is danger of over-im-
portation, and Honolulu did not es-
cape this common tendency of trade.
Business, although dull, is sound /;
and it will speedily resume its wonted
elasticity unless some unforeseen and
unlikely event occurs.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1885-04-08

Our cart with Celebrated Ice Cream viii make
its usual route 10 the evening. asst
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-11-08
JONES 4 SON,
He Corrnpicd His Master.

A vcll-,o-do old farmer in one of
the best counties of middle Tennessee.
owned large number of slaves. and
among them one old darky about his
own aye. and whom he had known all
his life. In fact, he was one of the
'old family negroes" brought out from
Virginia. Old sam" was faithful.
docile creature. a great fayorite with
his master, and sort of privileged
character on the plantation. The old
fellow was industrious and exemplary
in his behavior all the year round, cX-
cept during the period dating from the
time when roastinp-ears began to ripen
and the earliest appearance of frost.
Sam was invariably seized at that pc
riod with an iuvincible desire to run
away" 1t rccurrcd as regularly as a
fit of ebay fever" was as incurable.
and like that unpleasant disorder could
only be treated bv change of air and
locality. Sam, understanding this, pre-
ferrcd to take his case IN his own hands
and administer the treatment in his
own discretion. OF course. in such a
case, the usual punishment inflicted on
RUNAWAY nig9crs" was not to be
thought OF. Rrmonstrauce was una
vailing. Sam declared: "IIc ies'
couldn't hep nisscf." and it became a
settled and understood arrangement.
that he should 90. and that the neigh
borhood should condunc his raids on
corn-fclds and potato patches. After
many such escapades. his old master
asked him on one occasion. when the
matter was under discussions:
Sam, do you really enjoy running
awav?'
Deed, Marsc John,n said Sam, IL
does. Hits de moas' fun in de wurl'.
Coon huntin' amt no whars to hit.
Well then" said Marse John, lust
let me know the next time YOU take a
notion to start, and I'll 20 with you,
and try it awhile myself"
Sure enough. in due season Sam
came up, saving:
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-11-08
Flowers III japan.

In houses wherein reside one or more
daughters Of marriagcable age an
empty ilOwer-pOt of an ornamental
character is cncirclcd by a ring and
suspended from the window or veranda
by three light chains. Now the Julicts
of Japan are, of course, attractive, and
their Romeos as anxious as those OF
other lands. But instead of sercnades
by moonlight and other delicate WAYS
Of making an impression, it is etiquette
for the japanese lover to approach the
dwelling of his lady bearing some
choice plant in his hand, which he pro-
cceds to plant in the empty vase. This
takes place ut time when he is fully
assured that both mother and daughter
are at home, and | need scarcely say
that neither of them is at all conscious
that the young man Is taking such a
liberty with the ilowcrpOt outside their
window. 1t is believed that "a young
lover so engaged has never been seen
by his lady or her mamma in this act
OF saCrlcge-at any rate, my friend
tells me that during his long residence
in Japan he never heard OF any one
being detected in the act or intcrfcrcd
with in any way. The fact is, this
act of placing a pretty plant in the
: empty nowerpot is equivalent to pro
posaI to the young lady who dwoIls
within, and this eastern fashion is, as
| | think, delicate and most harmless
way of proposing 20 lady. The
youthful gardener, having settled his
plant to his mind, rctres, and the lady
is free to act as she plcaSeS. If he IS
| the right man she takes every care OF
his gift, waters it, tends it carefully
with her own hands, that all the world
may see, in word, that the donor is
accepted as a suitor. But II he Is not
favoritc, or if stern parents object,
the poor plant is torn from the vase.
and the next morning lies limp and
withcrod on the vcrluda or on tho
path below. GCHdeHGr'S NORhEy.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-11-08
Texan Rivers.

The Texas river is an institution that
is peculiarly Texan. In the southern
portion of the State many of the rivers
and streams manage to get along dur
ing the Summer with very little water.
Near Ell Paso it has frequently oc-
Cured that the natives have had to
Grande in order to get drinking water.
For many miles the river bed was as
dry as two volumes of the Congression-
al Record
The writer has crossed the Nueces
river without knowing it. The dust
was so thick that he did not perceive
that the road crossed the dry bed Of the
river. About two hours after | crossed
the Nueces river without knowing it, a
tidal wave six feet high came rolling
down that river bed. Six hours after
wards the river had risen thirty feet,
and before twenty-four hours had
passed away the river in some places
was upward of three miles wide, and
at the place where | stirred up the
dust the raging waters were deep
enough to float the Great Eastern.
The Cibolo is a creek between Austin
and Antonio, that for many miles runs
almost altogether under ground. 1t
consists Of a succession of pools. The
water sinks out of sight and reappears
mile or so distant. The banks of the
Cibolo are quite steep. and in some
places are forty or fifty feet, which
makes it very difficult for wagons to
cross. particularly in wet weather.
The San Antonio. Comal, San Mar
cos. Guadaloupc, Brazor and Sabine
rivers do not become actually dry, but
in the Summer they, like the Rcpubli-
can majority in many of the States,
dwindte away to almost nothing. The
statement that the water gets SO shall
low that the catfish have to stand on
their heads and fan themseles with
their tails to keep cool is exaggerated
little.
The habit OF the Texas rivers have OF
rising sixty feet in twenty-four hours
makes the building Of railroads very
expensive in Texas. The bridges over
the apparently most insignificant
streams have to be made very high and
of the most durable material.
When Il stranger sees an immense
bridge over small stream he is in-
clined to suggest that the people sell
the bridge and buy some water to put
in the creek; but after there has been
a rise it would be more appropriate to
sell some water to buy new bridge. -
ICTaS SJtlIigS
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-11-08

A story, which points its own moral,
IS being told OF wcll-known citizen
who came limping into one of our jew
elry stores the other day with a water
pail IN his hand. containing the de-
moraliscd remains of an eight-day
clock. The jewelcr had the curiosity
to enquire how the thing got so badly
mixed, and after little hesitation the
victim told his story.
you see, last Sunday morning this
confounded clock stopped. and
wound away at it for some fifteen min
utes. thinking 1t might have run down
little before the usual time; but
'twouldn't go. and during the after
noon got to thinking it over. and
quietly made up my mind that when
wife went to church in the evening
that I'd look the thing over, and saw o
paying out crown or two for repairs.
81 got so impatient to begin work
that 1t seemed as If Sarah would never
start for her prayer-meeting; but at
last she did, and no sooner was she out
OF the house than | began operations.
l got small table, took down the
clock, removed the works, and then
began taking out the screws that held
it together. As looscned the last one
there was n sudden whiz, burr-r-r,
whiz, and for an instant | saw wheels
and springs flying all round, and felt
something sharp strike me in the face.
Instantly followed crash of glass,
and then all was in darkness. My
first thoughts were Of nitro gly cerine
explosion, and that someone mistook
me for the Car of Russia; next of an
earthquake, and | trenblingly awaited
the crumbling of the house. At length.
l mustered courage to grope fora
match, and while doing so cut my foot
on the lamp. and crushed one Of the
clock wheels out of shape.
"When at last | got a light, and
looked around on the havoc caused by
that dad-rotten eight-duy spring, the
room appeared as though Land
League meeting had been held there.
and some disputed question of Parlia-
mentary law had arisen to be settled
after free fight. All around were
scattered pieces OF that confounded
clock, the oil from the broken lamp
was soaking into the carpet, the table
was smashed. and l bleeding from face
to foot
81 grabbed the first thing within my
reach to wipe the blood from my per-
son. and soak the oil from the carpet.
only to discover afterwards, in .
lengthy curtain lecture on wickednes,
in general and mine in particular, that
tbs article used for handkerchief and
mp was my wife's most precious tidy.
len l got Il broom, uust-pau, and
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-11-08
lie Took the Others.

A gentleman who paid the best prices
for his provisions and who liked to live
as well as did his neighbors, was once
deceived by his pouIterer in the age Of
some poultry he bought Meeting the
dealer few days afterward he walked
up to his wagon and inquired:
Got any geese to-dayP'
"Oh, yes" said the poulterer. "a
fine lot
"How many have you got?"
"A dozcn-nice ones The custom
or turned them over. and then he add
ed
Now, you see, I've got pesky lot
Of fellows at my house, an they eat a
great deal of poultry. Haven't you
got any tough ouesP"
well, yes, said the dealer, picking
them over. There's one, two, three,
four, five Of EN-
"ls that all the tough ones you've
go,P'
Yes yes; that's ALL" said the deal
er. separating them.
well, then, | reckon on the whole.
continued the buyer, THAT I'll take
the other lot" The poulterer looked
thoughtful, and like most thoughtful
people. was silent lOnthS' Companion.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-11-08

The death of George Wilkes has call
ed new attention to the story of Brod-
erick, whose death at the hands of
Terry in u California duel about 1850
created such a sensation. Members of
the pro-slavery party in California had
arranged that Brodcrick should bo
challenged by one and another until lie
fell on the field. Judge Tory was as
signed as the first to challenge, and he
sent his challenge. or notice OF it, early
In the campaign, but Broderick pub
licly stated that he would accept no
challenge until after election. A. soon
Us the election was over Terry formally
challenged Broderick, he accepted, and
went to the field with Col. McklUbln
as bis second. and he fell mortally
wounded at the first fire Terry WAS
never forgiven for the murder, for muir
der it was, as was shown more than
twenty years later, when Terry was
the only Hancock Elector defeated in
California. George Wilkes was Brod-
erick's warmest friend and was made
his residuary legatec.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-11-08

A number of architects were talking
the other day, of the pcculiartes of
the bright men Of the profession in
Boston, and they agreed that the late
Arthur Gilman. who designed the CITY
Hall, Arlington Street Church and
Horticultural Hall, took the palm for
dashing confidence. The way iD
which his practical humor cropped out
amid seemingly adverse conditions
was recalled by two good stories
Though he made a good deal Of money.
he managed to spend more, and the
result was that he applied on certain
occasion to take the poor debtors
oath. 10 be able to take this oath a
person has to satisfy the magistrate
that he is not worth $50 in tho world
outside of certain exempt articles Of
property. Tho questions put to MIR.
Gilman by the counsel for the creditor
elected the fact that he was boarding
at the fremont House, then kept by
that prince of landlords, Paran Stew
ems. at the rate of $40 a week.
''ls not this high price for man
who hasn't got $50 in the worldp"
asked the lawyer. The architect hesi-
tated about answering this trouble
some question, but on being told by
the judge that he must reply to it, he
exclaimed:
YES. Your Honor. have often told
Mr.. Stevens that he was charging me
great deal too much, and ! wish
Your Honor would present the matter
to him in this light
The GOODNESS Of this speech convuls-
ed its hearers. and the Judge, who knew
Gilman well in his social relations,
could not refrain from joining in the
merriment. The witty architect was
allowed to take tho oath. boston
EVentng Record.