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The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1893-03-17

eral adoption of Christianity had
abandoned their ancient supersti-
tions.
Undoubtedly there was a time
when heather practices were to
large extent suppressed and when
heather ideas were, if not dis
carded altogether, at least in
the background. They were
not dead, however, but sleep
ing merely, and only requir-
ed the word of a monarch, to
which Hawaiians always obedi-
emily respond, to bring them to life.
The word was whispered by the last
k2mehameha, spoken out loud by
KaIakaua, and general reviv i of
superstition was the result.
We publish this morning some
facts in regard to the superstitious
practices in the family of J. w.
Alapai, one of the deacons of the
Kaumakapili Church. The state
ments may be relied upon, as strict
ly authentic. They are derived
from intelligent and expert Ha-
waiians, at first hand, and are not
hearsay, but based upon the testi-
mony of those who were eye wit
nesses Of the facts. We shall be
able before long to furnish our
readers with some further informa-
ton on this topic.
1t is interesting to note that the
belief and practice of heathen-
ism seem to the average ma
tive in no way inconsistent
with an acceptance of Christianity.
The two religious systems subsist
side by side in the Hawaiian mind.
This cosmopolitanism in religion is
not peculiar to Hawaiians. The
ancient Romans were eclectics in
religious matters. Many of the
early Christian Fathers did not
deny the being of the Greek gods,
but were content to discrown them
and give them the inferior rank of
malignant spirits and devils. In
like manner Christianity, when it
took possession of Central and
Northern Europe, did not succeed
in extinguishing the religious be-
liefs of our German forefathers.
The old mythology lived on and
furnished the root of superstitions
which have maintained themselves
TO the present day.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1893-03-17

NJ. McINERNY.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1893-03-17
ANOTHER BIG CASE.

An interesting suit has been filed
in the-SGfrcuit Court. Skinner &
Co. are the plaintiffs and they claim
fifty thousand dollars of G. w.
Macfarlane d Co.. garnisheeing
Claus Spreckels as the holder of
certain stocks belonging to the de-
PENDANT firm. Hawaiian law re-
quires that transfers of stock to be
valid against third parties must be
recorded in the books of the cor
poration, which must show "the
date of the transfer, the parties
thereto, their places of abode, and
the number and description of the
shares transferred" In this case the
mortgage on the stock was original
ly to Bishop & Co. and afterward
assigned to Mr.. Bishop personally.
The original transfer was recorded
onI the books of the corporation,
but it is alleged that the places of
abode" of the parties was not spec
fled as required by law. The other
transfers from Bishop & Co. to Mr..
Bishop, and finally from Mr.. Bish-
OPP to Claus Spreckels, it is said
were not recorded on the books of
the company at all. If these allie
cations are true they will raise
some interesting points of law, as
they will involve the question how
far any of the transfers were valid.
The case will presumably be heard
at the May Term of the Circuit
Court.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1893-03-17
THE HAWAIIAN PATRIOTIC LEAGUE,

The Hawaiian Patriotic League
held it's first meeting last night.
1t was tame in the extreme. Very
few people were present, and those
who were seem to have been alto
gether apathetic. The tone of the
speakers, it should be noted to their
credit, was calm and moderate
throughout. This may be ascribed
perhaps to the absence, with soli-
tary exception, of the poor white
trash which usually does so much
to feed the flame of native elo-
quence. We publish full report
of the speeches in another column,
so that our readers may form an
independent opinion as to their
quality.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1893-03-17
Raising the Flag.

Minister Stevens has shown him.
self to be the right man in the right
place. He has not waited for in
structions from Washington, but
has with his own hands hoisted the
American flag on shore and pro-
claimed a protectorate, says the Los
Angeles Express.
The course Of Minister Stevens
is in harmony with the dispatch
sent by Secretary Blaine to Minis
ter Comfy, at Honolulu, a dozen
years ago. That document was in
the nature of a notice to all foreign
governments to keep hands off Ha-
wall. The following extracts from
the able paper indicate the position
then taken by the government of
this country towards the island
kingdom:
In thirty years the United States
has acquired legitimately dominant
influence in the North Pacific, which
it can never consent to see decreased
by the intrusion therein of any ele-
ment of influence hostile to it's own.
The situation of the Hawaiian Isles,.,
giving them the control of the North
Pacific, brings thei~fLo possession within
the range 81 81 6 destions of purely Amer
Ic"Hpolicy, as much so as that of the
lsthmus itself.
The interests of Hawaii must inevi-
tably turn toward the United States
in the future, as in the present, as its
natural and sole ally in conserving the
dominion of both in the Pacific trade.
Your own observation during your
residence at Honolulu has shown you
the vitality of the American sentiment
which this state of things has irresist-
IDLY developed In the Islands.
The Hawaiian Islands cannot be
Joined to the Asiatic system. If they
drift from their Independent station it
must be toward assimilation and
Identification with the American sys-
tenn, to which they belong by the
operation of natural laws, and must
belong by the operation of political
necessity.
If through any cause the mainten-
ance of such position of neutrality
should be found by Hawaii to be i'm
practicable, this government would
then unhesitatingly meet the altered
situation by seeking an avowedly
American solution for the grave issues
presented.
Secretary Blaine seems to have
anticipated the present crisis. He
was right in 1881, and Minister
Stevens is right now.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1893-03-17

A British Admiral exercised a
peculiar privilege during the trial
of Admiral Fairfax several weeks
ago. By the Admiralty regulations
courts martial may not sit after
sunset. The trial was almost
over when sunset was reported
on this day, and the Admiral,
being anxious to conclude the mat
ter officially put the sun back, or
ordered that it stand still. In con-
sequence, all the ships in Devon
port kept their ensigns flying until
after it was quite dark.-[New York
Sun.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1893-03-17

Established in 1854 at Wal
than, Mass, the pioneer of
American Watch Co.'S, with a
daily capacity Of 1000 Move
ments, 500 Gold cases and
1000 Gold filled, Silver and
Metal cases; and in the max
ing and sale of these, employ
ment is given to about 1000
people.
Big concern Amt it? We
carry a big assortment Of their
goods; all sizes and grades.
Come and see what we can
do for you before purchasing
elsewhere. We have Open face
and Hunting cases in Gold and
Silver Pendant, Lever Setting,
and non-magnetic movements.
In these days of common use
of generators Of electricity,
your Watch should be non
magnetic to secure accuracy in
time-keeping.
pSWe guarantee all our
Watches to keep good time.
We have in our employ a relia-
bic matchmaker and can repair
watches of any make with ac-
curacy and dispatch and at the
most reasonable prices.
M MrTNERNV
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1893-03-17
MORE HEATHENISM.

The impression used to be gen.
eral in Honolulu that heathenism
in Hawaii was thing of the past,
and that the natives, with the gen
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1893-03-17

The monograph is now located
in the Thomas block, on King
street. Mr.. Stoeckle has big col
lection of new records which can
not fail to please the general public.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1893-03-17

This Salt is made at the
KAKAAKo SALT Works, stu
ated east of Honolulu, from
clean ocean water, which is
evaporated in about 600 ponds
laid out in the mathematical
order, supplied from about
fifty storage ponds, all kept
IN the most perfect order.
The above sold at a reduced
price by
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1893-03-17
Wanted.

A MIDDLE-AGED WOMAN TO
n take care of children. Apply at the
office of Z. G.. ADVERTISER for address.
3321-6t
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1893-03-17

The second edition of the Brief
History " is out, and can be had at
this office or at the news-dealers
Send copy to your friends abroad.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-01-08
NICKEL MADE FROM GAS.
A Plating Process That Does Away with
Electrotysis.

A Plating Process That Does Away with
Electroiysis.
One of the most important results of
chemical research during the past
twelve months, says the Philadelphia
Record, are the discoveries of Mr.. Lud-
wig Mond. an Englishman, concerning
the metallic carbonyls. and especially
nickel carbonyl. The latter is gaseous
substance that burns with a bright mm-
nous flame, metallic nickel separating
and becoming incandescent Solids heat
ed In the presence of this gas are coat
ed with bright metallic nickel. A curl
GUS property of the metal thus deposit
ed is that it is almost a perfect non-con-
ductor of electricity.
A plant on a small scale has been con-
structed by another investigator in the
same field for the purpose of extracting
nickel from its ores by means of car
bonic oxide, thus forming nickel car
bonyl So successful has been this
plant that large establishment will be
erected soon at birmingham to carry
ont the process on a large scale. The
simplicity of the method and the possi-
bifity of at once obtaining pure metallic
nickel in any form are claimed to give
the process advantages over the present
mode of nickel plating by electrolysis.
In view Of the increased use of nickel
steel. the discovery is believed TO pos
sess exceptional value, since it furnishes
simple method of obtaining an abun-
liant and cheap supply of nickel.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-01-08
BINDING A SHARK.
The Remarkable Escape OF . Pearl DIV
from . Fearful Death.

Tho Remarkable Escape OF . Pearl Divov
from . Fearful Death.
A successful diver must possess great
courage and nerves of steel. Such q
man, connected with a large wrecking
company, was visiting the pearl fish
erieNin the gulf of California. On one
of his trips In quest of the pearl oyster
he had a narrow escape from q fearful
death Frank Lesiie's Magazine tells
the story. He hal been instructed
never to stir from the bottom until he
had looked up and around. Fortunate
ly he needed the advice. Having filed
his bag, he glanced quickly about, and
caught sight of huge shovel-nosed
shark watching him. In an emergency
men think fast. Near the diver was a
large rock. He moved quickly to the
other side of it, hoping to dodge the fe-
rocious monster. But the maneuver
did not work; the shark watched every
movement, changing his position By a
slight motion of his powerful tail
Time was precious. and the diver con-
cetved the idea of binding the shark by
stirring up the mud. Under cover of
that be might escape. He worked for
dear life, and had the water thick with
mud in less than half minute. Slip
ping around the rock again he rose to
tie surface, having barely strength
enough to reach the side of the boat,
and was hauled on board just as the
voracious man eater made rush for
him
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-01-08
THEIR sweErMEATs.


Tho sort of Candy Used on Dsnereas De-
casioos ~ DiaeEsnr People
Yes. I've got every opportunity 10
study humaa nature. said a candy
dealer 10 = Boston Journal reporter the
other day; fully as great an oppor-
tunity as the reporter, the policeman
or the car conductor.
For instance he continued, '.peo-
pie never buy opera caramels TO take TO
the theater or opera They're soft, and
would prove ruinous to gioges.
.'Sehool-teachers never eat pepper
minis aud lemon drops at the same time.
They'd as soon eat lobster salad and
drink milk at the same time. That re-
minds me Of teacher | once had that
lunched on angel cake, a tomato and
caramels every noon
''fhe blase young man now carries 10
his sweetheart a dainty box OF candie.l
fruit in place of the earamels which
were once all the rage. Why, even the
children are changing in tastes They
ask for the best French mixture, which
is about as much French Us am.
was born in South Boston.
Il know what I'm talking about" he
continued. land could prove TO you
what l say. Women tipplers don't pur-
chase brandy drops because there is no
brandy in 'em, and young maidcns
avoid caramels because il is too much
trouble TO take off the oiled paper"
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-01-08
Disguised Baidheads

Five elderly men, evidently strangers
in the city. walked up to the box office
of downtown theater the other night
and purchased the requisite number of
seats''way down front, please" Just as
they entered the theater-they were a
trifle late and the curtain had been up
fifteen minutes-the comedian was
singing topical song, one verse of
which called the attention to the fact
that most occupants of front seats are
destitute of hirsute adornmcnt Every
man Of the five was almost as bald rs a
billiard ball, and the words of the song
fitted them so won that the audience
simply yelled. For moment the Eve
stood irresolutc and their evident en-
barrassment only served to renew the
shouts of laughter The usher turned
down five seats, handed the checks to
one Of the party, but without n word
the five replaced their hats, wheeled
about face and solemnly tramped
back the aisle and out of the house
while the audience yelled some more.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-01-08

During thunderstorm the air il Of
such varying density that thunderpeals
are never heard A. a distance core
spending 70 taeir viole- For the
same reason the roar II cannon on a
field Of battle is not noticeable. and the
day has often been lost within a short
distance q the reserves Of the defeated
army. which were waiting for the
sound Of artillery % call them 70 the
scene Of action The air at nirht *
more Homogeneous. and hence sounds
are heard more clearly and farther thar
in the daytime. In f7Evy weather
scnntS softer innumerabio deiectio,,s
frem the mist, and are soon aestrovea
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-01-08

A neat example of the royal retort
courteous was that on the occasion of
the kings visit 10 Dublin in 1891. At a
court held there Lord kiusale thought
fit 70 air his ancient hereditary priv
ilegc Of remaining covered before the
sovereign. George ". whose sense Of
proprietv was wounded by this breach Of
good taste on tho part If the Irish peer
said 90 him: Ny lord Of kinssle, We
recognize your privilege 10 wear your
hat in the presence Of voslr king, but il
does not appear whence you draw your
authority for covering your head 10 the
company Of ladies'
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-01-08

Isa good motto To follow IN buying a
medicine IS we'll as in everything else.
by the universal satisfaction Il has
gwen and 10y the many remarkabie
cures II has accomplished. Dullsm'.
Great German Blood, Liver, Stomach
and kidney cure has proven Itself IN
eqGailed tor building up and cleans ne
Your system and for nj diseases arising
from impure blood. Do not erperi-
ment with an uuheard OF or untrIed
article which You are told is "a good,
Int be cure ard get Duilsm's. Al
druggists keep a.
Fer sale at d. 6. Scribner' drug store,
No. Is Monroe street.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-01-08

j. Il. Wilson, 81 clay-st.. Sharps-
burg, Pa. says he viii not be without
DIR. Kings New Discovery 70 rCon-
sumption. Coughs and Colds. that Ii
cured his wife who was threatened
Pneumonia after an attack OF La
Grippe" when various other RENE
dies and several physicians had done
her no good. Robert Barber, OF Cooks
port, Pa, claims DR.. Kings New Dis
covery has done him more good than
anything he ever used for Lung trou-
BILE. Nothing like 1t. Try 1t. Trial
bottles 10 cents at Peck Bros drug
store. Large bottles. soc and 81 90.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-01-08
Electric Bitters.

This remedy Is becoming SO well
known and SO popular as to need no
special mention. All who have used
Electric Bitters sing the same song OF
praise. -purer medicine. does not exist
and it is guaranteed 10 DO all that
is claimed. Electric Bitters will cue
all diseases OF the Liver and Kidneys,
will remove Pimples, Bolts. Salt Rheu.n
and other affections caused by impure
blood.-Will drive Malaria IRON the
system and prevent as well as cure
as cure all Malaria fevers--For cure
Headache. Constipation and InCiges
ton try Electric Bitters-Eutire sat-
isfaction guaranteed or money re-
funded.-Price soc and 81 90 per bot
tie at Peck Bros drugstore.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-01-08
Just the Thing.

This is an expression the travelling
public generally use when they find
something that is exactly what they
want. The expression applies directly
to the Wisconsin Central Lines. which
is now admitted by all 10 be 1.-THE
Route" from Chicago to st. Paul, Min
neapolis, Ashland, Duluth and all
points In the northwest. Their double
daily train service and fine equlpmen,
offers inducements which cannot be sur.
passed.
This is the only line running both
through Pullman First Class and Tour
let Sleepers from Chicago to Pacific
Coast Points without change.
For full information address your
nearest ticket agent or
JAMES c. PoSp,
Gen. Pass. and Tkt. Agt., Chicago, Ill.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-01-08
IT PUZZLES THE NATURALISTS.
No Ono Knows Exactly why sranx Cats
Are isorn Without Taila.


The peculiar breed of cats found in
the isle OF Man differs from others only
in that they have no tails, and the lack
thereof Is the insoluble puzzle 10 nat
uralfsts. Since il has become the fash
ION to explain everything by the prin-
ciples OF evolution. two theories have
been offered--one, that owing to the
United range and lack Of dense forests
the original cats had no use for tails,
and consequently tthe tails. not the
catsl gradually struphied for lack of
use and became rudinentary; another.
that The primitive Manx cut off ali their
cats tails and in the course Of time de-
velOpsd saillsss breed. One thing IS
certain. The cats are there and they have
Do tails.
The hightrssi Chinese cat is a splendid
proof Of what may be done by kindness
and culture II you were - rePeas 10
a wellto-,to but untrsvsled Chinamau
the current saying with US that cats IRE
selfish creatures. utterly devoid OF afFec-
ton, be would be very much sstsr1isllszi,
and. II the owner Of thorough bred.
probably indignant The Chinese cat
appears capable Of intense attachments
- one person. and ages Il selection aud
careful breeding have the species up 10
high standard The Chinese claim
that one Of these cats-szld any cat q,
SOME extent--is valuable ciort- IN
The morning che pupil Of IT'S eye y -
broad hands il contracts regularly til1
neon. when II Il a ,,,a-,, -, s..tss,. -
expands szain as regularly al nixht.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-01-08
Mothers and Daughters.

Over twelve years was afflicted with
very serious female difficulty and for
the last sixteen months was under
treatment of three of the very best
physicians that money could employ.
Under their skilIful treatment grad
uaily grew worse, until they decided
they could render me no permanent,
help. One Of my friends persuaded
me TO try bottle of Dullam's Great
German Uterine Tonic. and after taking
three bottles, l can say | am in better
health than | have been for twenty
years, and am bow 60 years old, but
feel as young "a at so.
June 2, 1890.
Mrs. :. T.. CAFPESTTR.
Lapeer, Mich.
For sale at y. c. Scuuner's drug store,
No. * Mpnrna etr.~,
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-01-08

Government chemist. writes: ! have
carefully sua'yz>d your "Roys Ruby
Port Vine, bought by ne N the open
market, sad certify that found the
same ahso utely pure and vel aged.
This vine = especially recommended
for it, health Testor ng and building up
properties. i strsngf mems the weak and
restores lost vitality; particularly
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-01-08

l have been affected with neuralgia
for nearly two years. have tried pnysi-
clans aud all known remedies, bat found
no permanent relief until tired tot
tie of Duilam's Great German Llni-
ment aud it gave me instant and per-
manent relief, % cents per bottle.
Signed, A. II. SHELL.
Hamilton. Mich. April IL, 1891.
For sale at ID. &. Scrlbner's drug store.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-01-08

adapted for eonvalsscerts. the aged
nursing mothers anu those reduced ana
weakened by overwork and worry be
sure You get "Koysl Ruby II per
quart bottles, plnts 90 cents sold 10y
White q White and Thum Bros- q
Schmidt druRgists
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-01-08

The bear salve IL the world for cuts.
bruises, sores, ulcers, salt rheum. fever
sores, letter. chapped hands. chilblslns.
corns and All skin eruptions. and posi-
lively cures piles, or no pay required.
IL 10 guaranteed 70 give perfect satisfAc-
ton or money refunded. Prfe % cents
per box. For sale by Peck Bros. drug
gists. ocrner Monroe and Dlvslon-sta
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-01-08
CAN'T SLEEP NIGHTS

Is the complaint of thousands suffering
from Asthma, Consumption, Coughs,
etc. Did you ever try DR.. Acker's En-
glish Remedy? 1t is the best prepare
ton known for all Lung Troubles. Sold
on positive guarantee at 25c aud soc.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-01-08

Buy Dullam's Great German Is cent
Liver Pills. forty in each package, q,
Scribner's.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-01-08

Buy Dullam's Great German Is cent
Liver Pills, forty IN each package, at
Scribner'S.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-01-08

The greatest worm destroyer on earth
is Dullam's Great German Worm Loz-
enges, only % cents per box. For sale
at ID. c. Scribner's drug store.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-01-08

Buy Dullam's Great German Is cent
Liver Pills, forty in each package. at
Scribner's.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-01-08

Mrs. WINsLow's SOOTHING SYRUP has been used
for children teething. 1t svoths the child.
collie. and is the best remedy for darrhoea.
twenty-five cents a bottle.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-01-08

Buy Dullam's Great German % cent
Cough Cure at d. c. Scribner's.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-01-08

Lieut.. @. A. Scott. Revenue Cutter Hamln.
writes TO the Corresps ndence Department
of the New York sunday World;
Three years ago weighed rs pounds. but
alter using DIR. Edison's pop ngar Obesity Pills
aud Salts reduced TO log pounds and easily
keep { this weight. saw how much other
correspondents of your valuable papers were
benefited and wished TO give tie Dr.'s treat
NETT n t-isi.
Or. Edison's Obesity Fruit Salt 10 the best
and simplest remedy for regulating the actl n
OF tire liver that has been discovered. Tue
printed formula on the label OF the Fruit
Salts shows heir value 10 sufferers from ex-
cessiye fat or flesh.