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The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1886-11-09
what a Tourist SaTs.

We had pleasant call yesterday from
Mr.. J. Purver Richardson, of Baltimore,
who has been "doing the Islands in a
quiet and unobtrusive way. He has
been to Maui and Hawaii, and speaks
in the most appreciatiye terms of the
scenery and climate of both The crater
of Kilauea, and the molten fires therein,
more than realized his expectations, and
he thinks that the natural attractions OF
these Islands have only to be known
throughout the States to turn a large
stream of Eastern travel hitherward
which now flows to Europe This of
course is a matter of judicious advertis-
::na, and viii take time to realize upon
any large scale. Intelligent tourists
like Mr.. Richardson, however, may do a
great deal towards disseminating "use-
full knowledge" about the Hawaiian Isl
ands, and the social, moral and indus
trial status Of the people. He leaves
tomorrow, we understand, for Kauai,
and doubtless will bring back with him
a favorable impression OF the garden
island" and its hospitabIe inhabitants.
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Minstrel Entertainment.

So long is 1t since anything of the ma
ture of a musical entertainment was pre-
scented to the Honolulu public, that there
is every reason to believe the one adver-
tised in another column will be extremely
popular, the more so inasnuch as it will
be carried out by amateur musicians OF
known repute, and is for the benefit of a
local organization The evenings OF
Friday and Saturday next are those
chosen on which to give a grand min
strel entertainment on behalf OF the
funds OF the Honolulu Yacht and Boat
Club in the Music Hall Members OF the
club, assisted by a we'll trained orchestra
and native chorus, will make up the
programme; Messrs. w. G. Armstrong
and c. w. Macfarlane viii play the role
of end men, Mr.. H. W Morse, that OF
interlocutor, whilst the music Will be
under the direction OF Mr.. J. +. Brown.
After the first part there viii be an olio
consisting Of several acts, interspersed
with local hits and songs The
parts have been carefully rehearsed
and there is every reason to believe that
all, whether comic or sentimental, will
be effectively rendered. The box plan
will be open at Wiseman's at 10 a IN. on
Wednesday.
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EFFICACY OF PRAYER.

The Bulletin reports that kahunas
have been fervently praying for the death
OF Mr.. Dole for week past. This gen
tleman is now in robust health, and so
far as the kahunas are concerned he il
certainly past praying for The kahu-
mas are evidently reckless OF results so
far as their own profession is concerned
They should have experimental upon
each other, or upon the horn-blowers
near Palace square before tackling a
haole. Doubtless some of them would
succumb to a well-directed effort of pray
ing to death, and if kahuna should fall
by the way the survivors would have all
the more chance Of success in their pro-
fession under the countenance and en-
enlargement of the Hawaiian Board of
Health. But of all the hopeless subjects
of prayer in the Kingdom, Mr. S B. Dole
is the very worst that could be chosen
for their purpose
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Honolulu, November 3, 1856.

IOur esteemed correspondent misquotes
the ADVERTISER and confuses the issue to
cover up his own admitted fault We did
not charge Mr.. Cruzan, or his .'responsi-
BILE" cores ondent, with stating that
opium was procured if not consumed in
school hours" in the@school in question:
what we did say was, that a charge was
made against the Educational Depart
ment, to the effect that the boys in a Ger
tain Government school are already de-
bauched with opium" And we added by
way of comment: The charge was made
in such a way as to create the impression
that opium was procured if not consumed
in school hours We say so still; and no
man understands this better, or feels more
keenly the equivocal position in which he
stands on this matter than Mr.. Cruzan
himself. The strait in which he finds him
self doubtless induced him to garble our
statement of the case, and to make false
presentation of il in the second paragraph
of the foregoing letter and elsewhere.
Having disposed of that point there is lit
tie more to be said If Mr.. Cruzan or his
correspondent did not intend 10 convey
the impression that opium was either
used or procured by the boys attending
the Government school in question, why
was the school mentioned at all? Their
debauchery by opium and attendance at q
Government school were connected as
links in the chain of their social and
moral degradation. If that was not the
intention then the remarks Of Mr. Cruzan,
as comment upon Chief Justice
JUdd's paper ON the Present Condition of
the Hawaiians,' were without point 1t
so happened that reporters were present at
the Fort-Street Church monthly concert
on this occasion, and Mr.. Cruzan's ''amaz-
ing statement was very properly made
public by them. Ii it had not been for that
fact the false and mischieyous impression
created by his admittedly loose and I'M
guarded recital of a statement in a private
letter would have passed uuchalIenged,
and prejudiced his hearers and their friends
against the Government schools. The pub
LEFTY that has been given to his statement
and the discussion it has provoked. must
convince all impartial people that the sus-
picion of such a charge does not lie against
any school under the control of the Board
OF Education. Indeed. Mr.. Cruzan him
self says above that no charge has been
made against anyone except by street
gossip" But who started the street
gossip" Was it not Mr.. Cruzau?
1t is unnecessary to follow and
expose the special pleading of our cor
respondent in other paragraphs OF his let
ter. Let Mr.. Cruzan only compare his
own letter in a contemporary with his con-
tribution in to-day'S ADVERTISER and he
viii recognize the untenabIeness Of his Pc
sition. But no good can come of prolong-
ing discussion OF this kind. II our es-
teemed correspondent would only confess
TO having made a mistake. and express re
gret for having done an unnamed school
Principal and the Board Of Education q
grievous wrong. we would willingly forgive
him, but when his impenitence Is mani
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THE ADVERTISERS" OPINIONS.

Were modesty not the predominant
trait OF its character, the ADVERTISER
would congratulate itself upon the re-
spectful Difference paid to its opinions by
IFS morning contemporary 1t must
therefore leave the public to imagine the
pleasurable sensations produced by such
appreciation. There are, it is true, evi-
dences Of immature thought and unjust
conclusions in the writings Of our youth
ful and viyacious friend, but despite
these blemishes, which time and
experience should cure, it is graft
flying to find, underlying all the rub
bish, 50 perfect an echo Of the ADvER-
Users sentiments. But our impulsive
friend sees danger ahead which exists
only in his own imagination. The Jim
pending struggle" which disquiets his
peace Of mind, is hallucination of the
brain-a kind of political waterfall or
cataract as it were. Let him possess
his soul in patience. There will be no
struggle. This is a Constitutional Mon
archy, and the Constitution and laws OF
the realm will be respected Things
may not move exactly as our contempt
rary would desire, but they are bound to
come right in the end.
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SPECIAL BUSINESS NOTES.

NartineIli's cider i absolutely pure
Yueu Kee & Co. have removed TO Hotel
street.
MsrtineIl, cideri, the best and purest
made
Read advertisement OF MartinelIi'-
cider.
Val Blatz Milwaukee lager beer is the
finest in the market. Bottled expressly
for this climate
Undressed Kid gloves, ladies uuderwea r
pink, white. cream and blue cashmere just
received by last steamer, at c. J. Fishel's.+
"Duffy's Malt Whisky is the very best
stimulaut for iuvalids suffering from vast
ing diseases It may be used by everyone
with full confidence OF beneficial results. -
The first grand opening Of millinery and
fancy goods Of the season takes place at
the Popular Millinery House, beginning
November 3, 1856. y. ;. Sachs, 104 Fort
street.
French pattern hats and bonnets will be
exhibited at the grand opening Of the
Popular Millinery House, beginning
Wednesday, November 3. 1856. \. >.
Sachs, proprietor.
DR.. J. Lesley Smith, NJ D, Fort Plain.
y. Y. writes: Il have used your Duffy :
Pure Malt Whisky, and am convinced OF
it great purity, and its value as a stinlu-
liant 10 be prescribed
Messrs. Wing On Wo < Co, of Mauua-
kea street, beg leave TO notify the public
that they have just received = large guam
tity of Xxx and other choice brands of
Manila cigars, of the best quality, for sale
at moderate prices
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Ava Licenses.

On Friday, December Sd, at no n, the
ava licenses for the island Of Oahu viii
be sold at public auction at the entrance
Of Aliiolani Hale for the term Of one
year. The number on this island is five,
distributed as follows: Honolulu, 3;
Waialua, i Koolauloa, / In our by
Authority" column will be found a list
OF licenses for the other islands. The
upset price for the licenses for Honolulu
is $500, and 800 for the other districts
on this island.
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Police Court.
BEFORE POLICE JUSTICE BICKERTON.
MONDAY, November 8th.

BEFORE POLICE JUSTICE BICKERTON.
MONDAY, November 8th.
Kaukuhanue, Keale, Kalili, John,
VIM. Teller, q. Williams and J Merkley
had each to pay So for drunkenness.
Iona was fined 50 and 81 costs for vio-
lating express rule No. %.
Kawaluna, charged with furious riding
was fined S. and 81 costs.
Jim Davis was fined So and had his
license cancelled for violating express
rule No. %.
Kahalemauna, charged with being a
common nuisance by keeping disor-
derby house, was found guilty in the ID
degree and fined $50 An appeal was
noted.
Pake, remanded from the Doth OF Oc-
tober for assault and battery on All Pong,
was discharged
NJ McCoffee, charged with larceny Of
a watch, value $50, the property OF J.
Pompen, was remanded to the 9th.
kauka vas remanded from the 9th for
larceny of 81, the property of Raymond.
He was found guilty in the third degree
and sentenced to imprisonment at hard
labor for three months and fined $40
Costs, 81 90.
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CIVIL GASES.

John F. Colburn vs.. A. X. Kunuiakea.
Action on note for 500 I6. No appear
ance by defendant. Judgment for plain
tiff for SIG 81, including interest and
costs.
John F. Colburn vs.. A K. Kunuiakea.
Action on note for $1O5. No appearance
by defendant. Judgment for plaintiff
for $118 50, including commission and
costs.
G. E. q. jackson VS.. B. F. Dillingham;.
Assumpsit for 500. Judgment for de
PENDANT. Appeal noted. W Sea for
plaintiff, Jno Austin for defendant.
Hawaiian Carriage Mfg. Co. VS.. 5.
Kaui. Assumpsit for 1926. Judgment
confessed for that amount Costs,
$13 20.
L. Ahlo VS.. Ahona Assumpsit for
500 65. Judgment confessed. Costs,
etc, $l8 90.
V. V. Ashford vs.. Ahona. Action on
promissory note for $146 60 Judgment
confessed. Costs, etc, $42 O3.
Ian Chong Us. Ahona. Action on
promissory note for 5000. Judgment
confessed. Costs, etc, $15 70.
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Opium in the Public schools.

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the above caption seems so amazing that
deem il best. with vgur kind permission.
to call attention ~ a few facts.
have r,.da M .cbs-ga,, ,cba+eve-
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Just a word upon your statement that
had not 'scintilla of evidence" on which
to base this serious charge Ca charge which
| never made). You say that one reason
for your taking any notice Of the affair
was " the responsibility of the gentleman
making it." Thank you. For the very
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rested by an attempt to shift the burden
from his own shoulders to the ADvEErI,ER,
We cannot IN conscience and good faith alb
solve him from his fault.-ED. p G.. A
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The Royal Hawaiian Band gave q SPLEEN
did concert at Emma Square last evening.
Quite "a large number OF people heard the
music.
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PART II.
YACHT R AcE-lsecond Glass. =.

g-YACHT r tCE- Second Glass;
LIST prize, $50.
I'd prize, So.
81 prize, $40.
Course-From Can Buoy out the channel on
windward side Of Spar Buoy, TO leeward OF boat
OF quarantine Grounds, tack around s4Jue and
return 10 starting point, passing on wIndward
side OF Can Buoy.
lO--SINGLE-sCULA RACE.
Ist prize, s25.
I'd prize, Slu.
Free TO all.
Course-Som as second race.
u-sIX-oARED GIGs-,Junior CrewsJ
Ist prize, $50.
I'd prize, 50.
COuTse-Same third race.
12-sAILING CANOE RACE
Ist prize, $50.
I'd prize, SI0.
CoUIse-Sane second race.
I8-FoUR-OARED GIGS.
LIST prize, $50.
I'd prize, SIS.
Free for all
Course-Same as third race.
I4-sIX-PADDLE CANOES vs.. sIx-oARED
BOATS.
lst prize, $50
I'd prize, SIS.
5-TWELyE-OARED BARGE RACE.
LIST prize 500.
ID prize, So.
Course-Same as sixth race.
y. B.-The races viii be under the rules OF
the Hawaiian Rowing and Yachting Association.
Three or more boats to start to secure the sec
ond prizes.
Four or more boats to start TO secure the third
prizes.
Entries for the races can now be made at the
Office of Hustace x Robertson with the Secretary,
and VIII close on Monday the 9th p. IN.
The prizes viii be awarded TO the winning
crews at the finish of each race from the judges
stand.
c. =. IAUkEA c....-
CHAS. y. WILSON.
JAS. ". ROBERTSON,
Secretary.
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News was received by the steamer XII
lauea Hou, which arrived Sunday. that on
last Thursday Chinaman, while working
at the fumes at Hakalau, Hamakua, Ha-
wall, missed his footing and was precipi-
tated to the rocks, some FIVE hundred feet
below. The body has not yet been recov-
cred.
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Supreme Court.
BEFORE PRESTON, j.
M,N-r. NJ

MONDAY NOVemDer Sth.
In the estate OF Eugene Calhhan.
deceased Petition for administration.
Messrs. Ashford < Ashford for petitioner.
Ordered that the temporary administra-
ton heretofore issued to c. W. Ashford
continue indefinitely
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MOONLIGHT Concert.

The Royal Hawaiian Band viii give a
moonlight concert this evening at 80 al
Emma Square. The following Is the pro-
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Employment Office

THE UNDERSIGNED Has MOVED INTO
L the Office Of Mr. J. Z. WisemaH, " here he
VII be prepared 20 furnish household servants
collect bills, do AuglO-C hinese interpreting. and q
general business. 81 SOTOSG
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TO RENT.

THOSE TWO VERY DESIRABLE COTTAGES
4 Nos. Il and Is school street. near Fort Ap-
ply on the premises or al 1856 Fort street or ring
up Bell lepEone No. = for Mrs steward
rs uovIZ
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Intermission for One Hour,

During which there viii take place the follow
ing events;
Ting of War Swimming Kace-SiO.
Tub Races.
3-Diying COHtest-SlG
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= Advertisements.

PROGRAMME
Or THE
r IL 6 A I T A
To be held On tbs
18th of November, 1886.
Commencing at 8 o'clock
a. IN. Sharp.
PART I.
l-YACHT RACE.
lst prize $50.
I'd Prize, $50.
81 prize, Sl1.
Course From Can Buoy, passing out the chan
mel Keeping between the buUys to leeward Of
spar and Bell Buoys, turning Bell Buoy TO lee
ward a nag boat on Waikiki, rounding same
from leewaId 10 u dag boat of the Quarantine
Grounds, rounding from leeward 10 Bell
Buoy, turning 10 wind ward, passing Spar Buoy
TO leeward thence 10 wIndwaTd Of Can Buoy in
the hatbOr-
2-TwO-OARED BOAT.
1st prize. $40.
Coarse-From Can Buoy aud around buoy
au' hored OF Marine hallway TO starring point.
3-WHALE BOATS Five oars!-Working whale
boats.
lst prize, 50.
open to all.
Course-FroIu Can Buoy out the channel and
around spar Buoy. keeping II the port side,
and back 10 place of startin-.
l-FOUR-OARED GIG-lyuuiOr Crews
Ist prize, $50.
I'd prize, Sl5
Course-SaIne as third race.
5-sN-PADDLE CANOE RACE.
Isl prize. $50.
ri prize, $40.
Free TO all.
Course-Sane second race.
6-sIX-oARED GIGS.
lst prize, S76.
Free 70 all.
Course-From starting line out the channel,
leaving Spar Buoy on the port side thence 10
with Bell Buoy, keeping port side ia
rouu ing, and back to starting point, keeping
spar Buoy On starboard side.
7-sWISnIING RACE.
LIST prize, sl0.
I'd prize,
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HE REGULAR ANNUAL MEETING OF THE
L shareholders Of the WaIkapu Sugar Co viii
be held at the office Of Or. " MacfarIaue & Co on
MONDAY November =, 1856 AT noon
WALTER HANKS
SecTe tary y. : co.
honolulu, November :, 1856. go MS
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NOTICE!

CVVHE ANNUAL MEETING OF THE SHARE
i holders Of WiIder's Steamship Co.. limited
Will Dc held at their otice MONDAY, November
10, lsSt, At a 5. 3. ROSE,
Secretary.
Honolulu, NOFeu Der Stn. az MS
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ID prize, SIS
an, hored OF Marine hallway to starliEg point.
3-WHALE BOATS Five Oars.-Working whale
boats.
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Course From Can Buoy out the channel and
around spar Buoy. keeping II on the port side
and back place of startin.
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Course-From starting line out the channel,
leaving Spar Buoy on the port side thence TO
and around individual stake boats, a line
with Bell Buoy, keeping same port side ia
rouu ing, ana back to starting point, keeping
spar Buoy starboard side.
SNNINIAIINEr
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Commencing at 8 o'clock
a. IN. sharp.
PART I.
l YACHT RACE.

81 prize $40.
Course From Can Buoy, passl Ne uu1 the chan
mel, keeping between the buOys TO leeward OF
Spar snd Bell Buoys, turning Bell Buoy TO lee
ward = nag boat on Waikiki, rounding same
from IeewaId nag boat oil the Quarantine
Grounds rounding same from leeward 10 Bell
Buoy, turning 10 wind ward, passing Spar Buoy
10 lee ward. thence TO WIndward Of Can Buoy IN
the haJbOr
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Automatic Sewing Machine

Including % volumes '' Scientific American"
GIeasou's Pictorial Magazine, bound volumes of
Daily Bulletin, 7. c. Advertiser and Daily Ha-
waiian. 1 Floor Cloth, Cook Stove, with hot
water attachment Kitchen Utensils Refrigerator,
Meat safe,
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-09-30
Joe Mackin and His Bopdsmen.

OTTAWA, Sept 29.-John G. Richberg, who was as
Mackin. year ago, appeared before the Supreme
Court day and presented petition for writ of ha
corpus, praying that writ may be issued and
Mackin brought before the court that inquiry may be
made into the of his detention and upon return
of said writtha Mackn may be discharged. The real
object of the petition to be to get Mackin ont
of the penitentiary. his bondsmen in the United
States Court-McDonald and others-may deliver him
mp to that tribunal and they be relieved of that $780,
600 bond. The court took the petition under advise
ment and will announce the decision tomorrow. The
chief ground for the demand is that the Criminal
Court had no right to try him, Mackn being at the
time in the custudy OF the federal court 1t IS also
urged rs for the issuance of the writ that the
county grand jury called upon him to testify in the
facts being investigated before Judge Blodgett and
that he should not have been forced to try his be-
forehand.
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BIDS FOR GOVERNMENT WORK.
Why Contractors Are Slow in Making Offers
for Building War-Ship

IOr BullulnS War-ShlpSs
Special to the Indianapolis Journal
WASHINGTON, Sept 29.-"The delay in receiving
bids for the cruisers is DUE Think to the trouble
with John Roach the Dolphin. said an officer at
the Navy Departme ent to day. That trouble in my
opinion, he continued will cost the government
great deal of money. Contractors will be very chary
about taking work from the government because they
fear it will not be accepted when completed There
FORE the competition for time will be light and
the prices paid will be high"
DO you think it is necessary to show such particu-
larity in accepting work for the government" was
asked
There is necessity for great particularity so as to
cut out favortism; but that particularly should never
extend to hardship, in the case of Roach. For
many years the government has been the poorest pay
master, the worst customer in the world because
there is much red tape that the least inform atty
the slightest deviation subjects the contractor to in
definite delay and innumerable quibbes. never
could understand why there not more hard sense
exercised in this matter. I presume, however, it is
because Congress clothes the officers under il with so
little latitude 1t is done to prevent dishonesty but
the thing is carried too far-Inuch too far There is
such thing getting the government in bad repute
even among domestic contractors. l point to the
contracts being advertised and the slowness of
contractors to bid instances. The government
ought to recognize the private individuals.
that it is hard thing TO the mark in building
ship supplying thousands of rations for an army"