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The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1898-11-22

omcials work the law for the purposes
.of revenue, and that Iong-continued
familiarity with Illegal rum-selIing
has begotten in considerable num-
Der Of citizens a disrespect Of the au-
thority of the law in general"
It is in this State that prohibition
has had full swing for fifty years. Here
IS a bitter complaint against "iawness-
ness that is, disobedience Of law. Now
come an honest, we'll meaning body Of
men, and virtually recommend law
lessness" here. that is, that law OF the
land shall be regarded as "nefarious.''
The prevention Of the innumerabIe
evils resulting from the sale and abuse
of liquor is not here discussed. No
pen can adequately describe them But
the evil will not be prevented by fool
ishly decIaiming against those who are
bound by oath TO administer the laws.
Agitate as much as you viii for the
repeal Of a law you do not like, but
obey, and respect the statutes. Other
wise you SOW the seeds Of anarchy.
When the saloon keepers cooperate
with the Executive in enforcing a law
to the best advantage for the entire
they show an example OF
good citizenship, which is not shown
by short-sighted men who want to
have things their own way, and defeat
the requirements of a statute.
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ABOUT HONOLULU PEOPLE.

The remarks about Honolulu people
made in public. in Hilo by Major
Sague, representing the New York.
First Regiment, were quite iII-natured
and not altogether true. When he says
the. regiment is not fairly treated by
the people OF Honolulu, he goes too far
in dangerous generalization.
Wherever a regiment is stationed in
garrison, there viii always be friction,
more or less severe. between the civil
and military authorities. 1t is useless
to discuss it here. The least friction
arises when the commanding officers
OF the post determine that there shall
be none.
When Major Sague says that the press
of Honolulu is unfriendly to the New
York Regiment, he talks without
knowledge or sense This paper has
constantly excluded from its columns
correct stories Of disgraceful scenes on
the street, and in the tram cars in
which men wearing the uniform Of the
New York Regiment. were the actors.
the editor of this paper saw two Ia
dies driven from a tram car by the
loud, obscene language of a drunken
volunteer of this regiment, while his
companions did not throttle him. We
also saw a drunken member of this
regiment spit tobacco juice on lady's
dress while in a car 1t goes without
saying, that men full of rum are not
selected even in Orange county, n. Y.
as the best models OF prOpriety.
But we know, and every good citizen
knows that the conduct of the regi-
ment must not be measured by the
conduct of some toughs who are un-
fortunately In It, The press of this
city has carefully excluded many Of the
doings Of the disreputable members of
the regiment. A drop Of aniline, not
larger than pins head, will color a
hundred gallons Of water. A few dis
reputable men may unfortunately cast
the character of their better associ-
ates The ill-natured remarks OF this
officer force us to unwilling speech.
But, the Advertiser, and the good
citizens of this town, cannot afford to
take an unfair view of the matter, or
resent these unfortunate remarks. Life
rs too short for any quarrel over 1T.
The people of this town have contri-
buted vastly more, in proportion to
their numbers, than any town OF the
country in entertaining American sol
diers. They have the blessings of H.
900 men in Manila. They want and
hope to have the good will of the New
York Regiment because it holds up the
:, flag. The thinking men of the regi-
ment understand the situation. They
know, and we know, that the relations
of transient visitor to that of perm
anent neighbor are different affairs.
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League, which started modestly and
which has been characterized IN its
course by quiet work, has become a
permanent and influential LstitUtiOn.
The Republic of Liberia. a sort OF
orphan child OF the United States. is
about 10 appeal TO the Government at
Washington, for aid and protection
Naturally, or logically. the answer
should be prompt and favorable as the
United States is largely responsible for
Liberia
Referring 10 the supposed strained
relations between the First New York
and the community OF Honolulu, one
OF the local papers says No amount
of explanations or dinners can change
the situation" 1t is absurd to assume
that explanations" are in order or are
offered. II IS an insult TO the ladies
and TO the Honolulu community 10 as
sumo that there is any sinister purpose
in providing the dinner 10 which ref
erence IS made. The despicabIe act Of
at a political enemy over thu
shoulders Of ladies is scarcely the
thing here yet.
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It is hoped Hilo will survive the in
VaSiOn.
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Our city today is not in first class
eases of all kinds are prevalent.
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RESPECT THE LAW,

We print elsewhere the remarks
made on Sunday morning in the Chris
tan church by Professor AzbilI.
1t is only another specimen of the
many and ridiculous attempts of peo-
pie, devoid of wisdom, to reform man
kind by Shortcuts just as it was
done in the legislature of Kansas last
: year a few members introducing a bill
making the Ten Commandments the
law of the State.
The law-making power of this Re-
public makes the business of selling
liquor as legitimate as that Of selling
food or producing sugar. 1t may be
that the law is a bad one. But the
sovereign power has made it, and to
defeat its operation is simply in the
nature of treason against the State.
Just as, on the other hand, any attempt
to defeat the opium law is also sub
yersive of the State. President Dole
has sworn to support, and not TO de-
feat the law of the land. He cannot
nullify it, or defeat it, either at his own
will or at the demand of any set OF
men, however excellent their motives
are It is not President Dole who is
'hobnobbing with the saloon keepers. y
1t is the law-making power Of the state
that has done it. That is, it is the peo-
pie who caused the law to be made.
These people who are willing to break
up the reign of law, because they do
not like it, must quarrel with the peo-
pie and not with the men who have
sworn to execute the law.
To the men who are chosen TO eX-
ecute the laws, all laws are morally the
same Any, the slightest, attempt to
discriminate, is an attempt TO set up
their judgments against the judgment
of the people who make them.
Let these unwise persons who would
like to see a law despised and broken,
because they think it is a bad law, read
what the Prohibition Convention of
Maine has recently said about those
who are breaking the Maine liquor law,
because they do not like it. 1t says:
I'VE declare that the State Of Maine
presents a condition Of lawlessness
that disgraces it's civilization, that null
LITIGATION of the liquor law is wide
spread and open, that whole cOmmuni-
ties are compelled to consent to
shameless illegal traffic, that county
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THE PASSING HOUR.

1t is hoped Hflo will survive the in
vasion.
The local medical men want the
truth, the whole truth, and nothing
but the truth.
1t is confidently anticipated that the
Mckinley Club of the Island of Ha-
waii will soon be heard from in the
GOvernorship matter.
90
Putting it on the basis of dollars
and cents, is not dollar fifty month
rather small pay for 'inestimable" SER
vices in Christianizing both the native
Hawaiians and the strangers Within
Our Gates?"
That new piano for the Bishop Girls
Home at Kalaupapa, Molokai, should
be unpacked and in position by this
evening and it will give more pleasure
to more deserving people than any gift
that could be bestowed in the direc-
ton.
Rev. w. X. Azbill writes to the Ad-
vertiser in a rather chip on his
shoulder" tone inQuiring why there
was mention in this paper that he was
the manager of two hotels. The answer
can be given in few words and is read
lily offered. 1t was simply to facilitate
identification.
There can be offered but the highest
praise to the KilOhana Art League for
the splendid refining influence it is
eXerting throughout Hawaii nei. The
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1898-11-22

The local medical men want tn
truth, the whole truth, and nothin
but the truth.
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Almost Blind
scrofuIa Affects the Eyes Little
Boy Treated by an Oculist With
out Relief But Now He Is We'll.

When my little boy was three months
old his eyes became very sore snc he was
almost blind. I took him TO an oculist
who treated him for six months. and left
him a. bad as he was at the beginning.
Finally HoSd's Sarsapariua was recon-
mended and / began giving il 10 him.
In less than three weeks he was able
10 go into the sun without covering
his eyes, and today his eyes are perfectly
well, and his ears and nose. which were
badly affected, are also well. Hoods
Sarssparills has certainly done wonders
for my boy" Mrs. JAMES II. PAINTER,
AmadOr, California. Remember
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LET Us TALK

To YOU on the merits of the Sterling
Bicycle and why it is the best made
and best lasting wheel in the market
today. Pacific Cycle and Mfg. Co.
agents
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TOPICS
A Paragon Of Excellence.

ALASKA Is attracting an
enormous amount of atten-
ton just now, and every line
of matter containing refer
ence to it, is eagerly scanned
by thousands.
In view Of this, perhaps it
is not out of place to mention
d few facts worth consider
ing.
1. The Alaska is con-
structed upon strictly scien-
tific principals, by which low
temperature and dryneSS of
air are naturally and newt
ably obtained.
?. The Alaska has pre-
served fresh meats perfectly
for three weeks in the hot
test weather.
:. The Alaska produces
better results with less ice
than any other.
4. The Alaska possesses
the only provision chamber
free from odor.
s. Between the outer and
inner walls there is an inch
and a half space filled with
pure charcoal, and experience
extending over three and a
half years, has convinced
us t at the Alaska is without
doubt, the best refrigerator
on the market, in cOnStruc-
ton, in power to preserve
periShable goods, in economy
of ice, and in fact, in all
points necessary to make
hem first class in every re-
Spect.
We have them in several
sizes, at from SIS to 'S2S and
also keep the Alaska Ice
Chests.
Call and examine al
The RQW0hTn Hardware ('O
Limited.
3O7 FORT ST.
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Try Pineapple Sherbet Ice Cream
at the NEW ENGLAND BAKERY.
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OUR DUTY is
THE REMEDY is

Disinfectine, a preparation that is
powerful and cheap.
No danger about using it, can be OBJ
tanned at our store in bottles at TWEEN
ty-fye cents and upwards.
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YOUR DUTY is

To see that the cesspools, outbuild-
ings and home is kept in a disinfected
condition.
The Washington bee., 1898-04-30
LOYALTY OF THE NEGRO.

1t is all unnecessary for any ne
gro self-constituted committee, or
any other committee, to 60 to the
Executive Mansion and inform the
President that 9 OO0, 900 of negroes
in the United States are loyal to
this government and are willing TO
fight for Cuban indep ndence
when the record of past genera
tions and past wars will show that
the negro has always been loyal and
true to the flag tn t has given him
his liberty and freedom
President KcKinley has always
fonnd the negro Wiling and
ready to obey his couatry's call to
arms.
We have class of colored men
IN this country who must be taught
lesson, and be Informed that the
constltutson Of the Unitel States
provides for the punishment of
traitors and the morI law for the
determination of towards.
As an evidence of the negro's
loyalty, we Call the attention of our
readers to the spontaneous action
of Ex-senator Henry Demas and
the colorcd citizens vf Louis lana.
lound In another column of this
paper.
We also call attention to tn,
enthusiasm of the colored citizens
of Washington City, as well as
elsewhere in the United States.
The Washington bee., 1898-04-30
DEMAS' BLACK BRIGADE.

In another column of this paper
will be seen report from the New
Orleans Picsyune, concerning the
Hon. Henry Demas. Mr.. Demas
did not make all ass of himself by
coming to this city and pledging
the loyal black soldiers of his State
to the American government or by
telling the President or the people,
that he could raise in Louisiana
back soldiers to fight the Span
iards, like few lily white black
republicans from the State have
done, IN our Sunday afternoon lit
erary societies Mr.. Demas went
rl.ht to work to raise a regiment
of black soldiers, in his State. as
the report shows and in . few days
he wall have a sufficient number tc
meet any Spanish invasion. jim
Lewis, who has been looking for al
office since the fourth day of March
can now return to Louisiana and
be high private in Demas' black
brigrade, instead of visiting oul
Sunday afternoon literary societies
telling the people what he can do
Jim you cannot do a thing, no
even talk sensibly. Return hom,
Jimmie and show. to the Presiden
that you are really in earnest
Don't let your patriotism all be OIL
paperwith string tied to 1t. Yol
are needed at home. The boys wan
you. Demas' black brigade is wait
ing for you.
The Washington bee., 1898-04-30
NEGRO GENERALS.

President Mckinley has an excel
lent opportunity of doing what nc
other President has ever done He
has an opportunity of distinguish
irg and endearing himself in the
hearts of the American negro.
There are to be several disting-
uished ma ajor- generals and other
military officers appointed. The
negro is to do his share of
fighting in the coming conflict
with Spain. All indications point
to the negro's valor and patriotism,
and his willingness to shoulder
his gun for Cuban liberty and to
uphold the honor and integrity of
our American republic. There are
negroes in this country who are
capable of commanding an army
and would do themselves credit if
appointed. Generals need not be
graduates from West Point or any
other military academy. Let Pres
ident Mckinley appoint such man
as Henry Demas, Col. NJ. NJ. Hol-
land, or Major Fleetwood. The last
named were voted medals of honor
for bravery. The negroes don't
intend to be dirt workers and scul-
lions in the fight. Let black gen.
erals command black troops and
Spain will be thrashed in a week.
The Washington bee., 1898-04-30
VICTORY FOR DEMAS.
From the Atlanta, Ga, Appeal.

From the Atlanta Ca, Appeal.
The country has been heard from
and Hon. Henry Demas is safe. He
will win the fight. One of the most
powerful men in the South is the man..
scholar, christian and soldier, Hon.
Henry Demas. We congratulate him
on his magnificent record. He has
always stood by Mr.. Hanna and Mr..
Mckinley. We do not belive they will
desert him. Mr. Demas not only
shows the possibilities but probabll
tiles of the negro race in this country.
No Caucasian reinforcement about
him. He looks every inch a black
king. All our bishops, preachers,
lawyers, doctors, editors and business
men are for him. If any colored man
is found opposing him, it is some poor,
worn-out black hulk who
desires the place for himself. AS for
the charge that Mr. Demas has con-
nection with some corporation now
under ban in Louisiana is concerned
if found true, should make him votes.
Any negro who can SO conduct him
self under present conditions as to
have the respect Of his white neigh
bors ought for that reason be confirm
ed. The stars declare for Hon. Henry
DemaS.
The Washington bee., 1898-04-30
POLICE COURT CHANGES

While we have no doubt as to
the republicanism of Judges Scot
and Kimball, of the Police Court,
we as well as the colored people in
this city, are of the opinion that, at
least one, or two colored appoint
ments should be made in the lower
and upper branches of the Police
Court. We are entitled to recog-
milton and believe that these judges
are reasonable enough TO give us
some consineration or recognition
In the appointment of colored men.
The Washington bee., 1898-04-30
THE LATE ROBERT PURVIS.

The death of the late Robert
Purvis, of Philadelphia, removes
from the category of eminent per-
sonages man of nerve and honor.
His love and works were for the
race with which he was identified.
He was christian gentleman,
whose eloquence and logic have of
ten aw ,kened the sleepless preju-
dices of the oppressors Of the ne
gro. Robert Purvis was a bold
man and fearless in his advocacy
of the true and fundamental prin-
ciples of pure government. His
life's work was for the upbuilding
of the negro race. and he is on of
the few men who should have a
monument erected to mis- memory.
The Washington bee., 1898-04-30
IN NEED OF EDITORS.
From the Omaha, Neb., Progress.

From the Omaha, Neb., Progress.
No amount of abuse and vituperation
can wipe out of existence single fact.
Editor Chase's severe structures upon
the negro press have not been met by
proofs of their falsity. Chase has been
called some pretty hard names, and
had many very uncomplimentary
things saiod of him, which if true, do
not disprove the truth of his criticism.
Abuse is not logic and is resorted to
as rule when we have no facts at
hand with which to controvert an un-
pleasant statement of facts. Even if
Chase be proven bad it does not nee
essarily follow that his statement is
false and the negro press is all that
could be desired. The more intimate
ly we become acquainted with our ex-
changes the more We become inclined
to the belief that Chase came close to
telling the truth.
The Washington bee., 1898-04-30
HANNA AND THE NEGRO
From the Omaha, Neb., Enterprise.

From the Omaha, Neb., Enterprise.
These are days in which Marcus A.
Hanna is being treated to a number OF
endearing eplthets that are usually alb
breviated in print. He is accused of
welding undue influence with the
present administration. Hanna may
be the Aaron Of the money power, he
may be the agent Of the bondholders,
but one thing sure, he has shown a
disposition to be fair to the negro po-
litically. This administration has
made some forty coIored appointments
many of which are good, clean, digni-
fed and with decent salary attached.
While he did not intercede personally
for all these applicants, it is almost
certain that some of them would not
have been appointed if he had been
opposed to them. And then there are
few instances IN which ne interceded
personally for the applicant Judson
w. Lyons had his support in the fight
Tor the Augusta postmastership. He
did not land the plum. but staid with
him and placed him in the vacant reg
lstership of the treasury. The negro
must stand by his friends. No matter
what Hanna's faults may be other
wise, he certainly is not guilty of po-
litlcal forgetfulness of the negro. If
there were more Hannas we would
doubtless be much better off.
The Washington bee., 1898-04-30
ROUND BAY.

The attention of the citizens Wash
ington, societies, churches and other
organizations, is called to the opening
of Round Bay, the Palisades of the
Chesapeake Bay. In another column
of this paper will be seen the adver-
tisement Of this popular summer re-
sort. This beautiful place, will be un
der a new management this wear.
Rev. S. r. Hughes, of Baltimore. Md.
will have full charge of arranging for
picnicS and excursions. The citizens of
this city are requested to apply at the
office Of The BEE for any information
they desire for the renting of these
grounds. Rev. Hughes is one of the
best known divines in Baltimore. and
will do all in his power to make the
people satisfied when they go to
2ound Bay.
The Washington bee., 1898-04-30
GARY AND SHERMAN.

Secretary John Sherman and
Postmaster-General Gary have re-
signed the Cabinet. One on ac-
count of I'D age and the other on
account of sickness. Mr.. Sherman
has been most brlllliat statesman
and a good republican leader.
While Mr.. Gary is know for his
business Ii" methods and other
qualities.
The Washington bee., 1898-04-30

The prophecy of Abraham Line
oln to the effect that the colored
man may yet be instrumental in
keeping in its place the diadem of
the republic may receive an early
verification in the near future.
The colored man is not hilarious
for war;-he is naturally peaceable,
out when aroused no soldiers ever
fought more HoSly.
The Washington bee., 1898-04-30
is HE LOOSING HIS MIND?

The New York Age says such men
as Bishop Daniel A Payne, &c. Price,
Prof. Williams J. Simmons, Frederick
Douglass, Bishop J. C. Embrv, Tohn
NJ. Laneston, Norris Wright Cuney
and b; X. Bruce, cannot fall by the
wayslde without seriously cripplng
the leadership of the race TO which
they belonged and that they have no
successors among the young men OF
the race.
The editor of the New York Age.
is either losing his mind or his
head is a little demented. He
never could be made to recognize
the leadership of Bruce till The
BEE made him, and tn. reason OF
that was he imagined that he had
the clements of leadership.
The Washington bee., 1898-04-30

The attempt to lionize the Regis
ter OF the Treasury on the bases of
cheap notoriety seems not to work
out according to calculation. Mr..
Lyons possesses the acumen to see
ahead He knew that to have
taken the part of orator of the
day would have been an indorse-
ment OF a very improper way of
so important an event.
The Washington bee., 1898-04-30

That Key West policeman has
been taught the difference between
a colored soldier aud a colored
coward, and is now wondering how
colored man could dare to resist
and frlghten "a southern gentle
man policeman, sah." There are
other fools outside of Florida who
need clearing up on some questions.
The Washington bee., 1898-04-30
E SPECLAL NOTICE. -A

There are regular authorized Col
kectors in the employ Of THE BEE
Printing Co.. and aOhen they call to see
deEinquent subscribers they are re-
quested to pay them. and not .gi0e the
eseuse that "they vih see the Editor. ="
The Editor has no time TO see the sub
,tribers, and ii is 0ped that his
friends and the patrons 2f THE BEE
UiH pay the collie hen he cdlis.
The Washington bee., 1898-04-30

The District militia will no
doubt have an opportunity to 60 to
war.
Several of the colored mem bers
OF the first separate battalion, who
resigned their places to 60 in camp
on last Monday, are now pressing
bricks for walker"
The Washington bee., 1898-04-30

The Spaniards were wont to call
Americans pigs and "snakes."
Unless all signs fail, these very
"hogs" will root around in a very
lively manner in the Spanish gar
den. while the ''snake.,, will crawl
up the Spanish flag pole and haul
down the Spanish flag for Ameri.
can "hogs" to wallow in,
The Washington bee., 1898-04-30
NEGRO PATRIOTS.

HE sELF-CoNsTITUTED COMMITTEE
NOT IN 1T. The BLACK PRINCE OF
THE SOUTH ORGANIZES AREG1MFNT
Inc self-constituted committee that
S.a wai.eo upo the President last week to
assure assure him that the negroes of this ie
country were loyal, patriotic and wills rs
ready to fight, should have waitad W. ,,n
I'll '"ey nao been asked or requested