The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1902-04-17

sician, who In turn had his information
from a German friend. The latter hai
discovered his remedy in Brazil. an
1t Is not unlikely that this Is anothe
concoction made from the tua-tui
plant.
The letter referred to is as follows:
1135 Herkimer ST.,
Brooklyn, ~. Y, March rs. 1902.
Sir:-A friend OF mine who has lived
| many years in Brazil as a physician
has had while practicing there, occa-
| sion to experiment with remedy
i which seemed to have decided curative
| effects in cases of leprosy. Having in
the meantime returned to Germany his
researches in this direction had TO be
abandoned.
His results. however, have been so
promising that ne feels he would be
doing wrong IL he would let the mat
ter rest where IL is.
For this reason he would like the
remedy put to test on as great a num-
Der of lepers as possible.
He has asked me to try the remedy
here in New York, having heard that
we have a number of these unfortu-
mates among us, and i have commu-
nicated with the local authorities to
that effect II / should receive a ia
vorable answer. my friend will furnish
me with a liberal supply OF the remedy
and the necessary instructions.
Not satisfied with this, however, he
would like to put his remedy to a still
more extended trial, and for this rea-
son would be willing to even go TO
the leper colony, Sandwich Islands.
and stay there as long as necessary,
provided his expenses would be paid.
and a remuneration would be awarded
to him sufficient to keep his family
supported during his absence.
He told me of his plans when / Wis
ited Germany recently, and was quite
enthusiastic about the prospects OF
stamping out this pest with his rem
edy. the main source Of which Is a
plant indigenous to Brazil, in form of
a decoction-
That is all the doctor cared to say
about the nature OF the remedy at
present, reserving the details for the
future.
Knowing the doctor from boyhood.
he being a graduate from Heidelberg
like myself. and physician in good
standing and an earnest worker. i can
vouch for him, and thought his propo-
sition should be made known to the
authorities.
Very respectfully.
(SigneO
ALEXANDER KoCK, NJ. d.
Upon motion of DIR. Cooper. it
was decided to allow the remedy
to be sent to Honolulu. where. |
IL in the opinion OF the board it
OF any merit experiments will be made !
upon the lepers. The physician must !
also send the formula and a quantity !
Of the remedy. but the proposition to
have him come here at the expense OF
the Territory does not meet with ap-
oroval. Governor Cooper is advised tha,
he matter will be kept strictly conf
iential.
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prompt arraignments and trials are
impossible. A resident mag
strate can be appointed under existing
avs. although there is no appropria-
ion from which he can be paid. We
the appointment of a mag
strdte, to be paid such salary as the
Iext legislature may appropriate.
In Transforming the old church at
into a Jail, windows should
ave been cut to give every cell plenty
( air and light. We recommend that
his be done now. D.,
The arrest OF Mikila and Kalani
comes within the provisions
{ Sections 546 and 547 of the Penal Z
avs. which are as follows: when
yer a crime is committed. and the Of ]
enders are known. and any person {
hail be found near the place where ,
he crime was committed. either en-
eavoring to conceal himself or en- !
eayoring to escape, or under such Y
ther circumstances as to Justify a
suspicion OF his being the
mende-. such person may be arrested a
'ithout warrant Policemen. or other T
Ulcers of justice, in any seaport or
OWN, even in cases where IL is not {
q ~ ON hn hnA I
litted. may, without warrant. arrest
nd detain for examination such per-
Dns as may be found under such cir q
as justify a reasonable :,
lspicion that they have committed -
intend to commit an offense-"
Section SOL OF the Penal Laws Is as r
blows: I'm all cases OF arrest for :.
the person making the
,me must conduct the party arrested
sfore the court or magistrate empow- q
hours after his arrest, ex-
.pt in cases where a longer delay is Il
necessary TO meet the ends !,
Justice" The magistrate did not -
sit the settlement during the time in L
Iestfon Certainly thesel two lepers r
,uld not have been taken TO Pukoo
r trial: but. even so. holding them in
II more than three months for yiolat- ir
& a regulation OF the Board OF Health o.
for stealing sheep. without arraign-
,nt or written accusation. appears IL
he very lax construction of the c
o-ds. except in cases where a long +,
delay is absolutely necessary TO -
&c. - eds cf Justice" Mikila and II
Z. e.. I'D not have escaped II they n
d 81 r-ve- their liberty pending
:. ---.rc. % 10 district magistrate. ca
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