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SECRETS OF THE BODY. :"
fhe Progress Science Has Made n
 Two Hundred Years.

A century ago the work of the mod. ern surgeon would have been denounc- ed by the theologians, who then ruled mankind, as audacious intrusions into the exclusive jurisdiction of God. Two centuries ago, or, at the furthest, three, the man of science who would take out the viscera of man, cut out their disease and put them back would have been fortunate to escape the stake or the block. But the audacious Invader of the secrets of the body, the benencent healer who, with his vial or his knife, lessens the mlseries of humanity, diminishes or destroys pain, prolongs life and smooths its pathway to the grave-this Is now the man who appeals most strongly to his fellow beings. For him and his training the captains of industry are pouring out their millions, building him colleges and laboratories, endowing professor. ships, while the world at large halls him as a man of power and influence at time when wealth is accnmulating and when men are not decaying. More and more, very likely, we shall see the strong men of the college classes choosing medicine, although the time has not yet come for domination over the lawyer, who is now engaged in settling the direction and the form in which the captains of industry shall carry on their development of the worlds wealth. The time seems to be coming, however, when the indefinite prolongation of human life and the de. structlon of the enemies of human health, work which almost suggests the creative power, will be the task that will call for and will receive the service of the best training of our col. leges and universities-that is, when the appeal of medicine and surgery will be addressed inevitably to the best in every college class, just as once the call came from the ministry and then from the bench and bar and sen. ate house.--Harper's Weekly.
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A DRAMATIC LAWYER.
Effective Climax That Resulted Tn
 Setting n Murderer Free.


 Lachaud. the great French advocate, was renowned for deliberate but telling dramatic improvisatons, as 1t were. upon the original theme.
 At one time, for instance, he was de lending a murderer on Gee. A. All day long he harassed witnesses, re- calling them, causing delay after de- lay before getting his final address to the jury. It was well on In the even- ing before he commenced. Then sud denly, at the height of his passionate appeals for the prisoner, the slow, SOL emn bells of the cathedral next door pealed for the midnight mass-the first mass of Christmas morning. Lachaud stepped as if overwhelmed by sud. den warning.
 Do you hearT he said solemnly after a moments silence, and his man. ner conveyed that all his own glib eloquence had been shattered by the divine Interruption of Christ himself "The Redeemer comes to amend our pitiable endeavors. Which of us would
  and forgiveness, to condemn another human being and, above all, to con- demn one whose culpability is more than doubtfulW
 The prisoner was acquitted without the least difficulty, though his death sentence ten minutes before had been regarded as certain. The actual sound of the pealing bells had been too much for nerves already strained to snap ping point by the fatigue of a long days sitting.
 But nobody guessed, except the few who knew Lachaud intimately. that he had been maneuvering from the time the court opened in the morning to get that ope stirring effect. The prisoner was dead man without 1t and saved as certainly if it could be brought off successfully.-Kansas City Independent
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MEXICAN ETIQUETTE.

Ladies do not attend funerals,
 Children kiss the hands of their parents.
 The bridegroom purchases his brides trousseau.
 The hostess is served first at Mex ican table.
 When friends pass each other on the street without stopping they say adios (goodby).
 Cards are sent to friends upon the anniversary of their saints day and upon New Years day.
 Even the youngest children of the family are dressed in mourning upon the death of relative.
 The pronoun tu Chou) is used only among very intimate friends and rela- tives or when addressing children or servants.
 Never allow a caller to carry a pack age of any size from your house; al- ways send it to his home. Mexicans do not carry parcels.
 If you change your residence you must notify your Mexican friends by card; otherwise they will not feel at liberty to enter your new home.- Modern Mexico.
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A Custom of the Balkans.

He.or she who enters a house for the first time is supposed in the Balkan countries to bring 1t good or bad luck for the whole twelvemonth. This be- lief gives rise to a curious observance. The visitor before crossing the thresh old picks up a stone token of strength) or a green twig (emblem of health and fruitfulnesS and lays it on the hearth. He also brings with him some grains of salt, which he casts into the flames, and then, squatting by the fireside. wishes his hosts "a prosperous year, Q plentiful crop and many blessings" Then as the grains of salt burst and crackle in the fire he utters the follow ing quaint formula: "As l am sitting even so may sit the hen and warm the eggs. AS this salt splits even so may split the eggs of the clucking hen and the chickens come forth"
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LincOln's Fees.

As rule, Abraham Lincoln's fees were less than those of other lawyers of his circuit. Justice Davis once re- monstrated with him and insisted that he was doing a grave injustice to his associates at the bar by charging so lit tie for his services. From 1850 to 1860 his income varied from $2,0O0 to $3.0OO, and even when he was recognized as one of the ablest lawyers of the state his fee book frequently shows charges of $3, $5 and $1 for advice, although he never went into court for less than $10. During that period he was at the height of his power and popularity, and lawyers of less standing and talent charged several times those amounts But avarice was the least of his faultA -'The True Abraham Lincoln"
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Why Men Eat Too N1uch.

Eating is the greatest of all our standard amusements. A great num- Der of people obviously eat a great deal more than they need, and 1t is en- tirely credible that large proportion of the moderate eaters might thrive as well and look as handsome and work as hard and live as long on a very much restricted diet. But would the joy of life continue unimpaired for them? The native born might raise plenty of children if they could sub sist for Il cents day, but would they think life was worth living on Il cents worth of food a day? No, they wouldn't. That is one thing that ails them.-Harper's.
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A RIOT IN TlTLEs.
Elaborate Classification of Rank
 That Rules In Denmark.

That Rules In Denmark.
 The Danish classification of rank is very elaborate one, built up of of- fees, orders. birth and titles, writes J. Brochner in Danish Life In Town and Country" There are nine classes, which are divided into as many as a dozen subsections, each of which may again comprise score or two of diff ferent titles and offices, yet there was a complaint in one of the Danish papers the other day that 1t was anything but complete.
 Holders of titles have to pay an an- nual tax ranging from $44.5O in the first class to a miserly $3.33 in the ninth. There are about score of diff ferent titles, several of which are again divided into "rear and "others," the "reap being several shades better than the "others."
 These titles are always used in con versation, as, for example, twill not the chamberlain have a cigarr' or "Mr. Chamberlain, will you not have a cigar?" And 1t requires fairly clear head and good memory to give everybody his due in a large party. especially as some of them are deco. rously long, as, for instance, geheime- conferentsraad.
 Then there are ladies, who generally have "inde" the English ''ess'D added to their husbands title or office. A colonel's wife, for instance, is called oberstinde, and the wife of the cham berlain to the king kammerherreinde, and so forth.
 But the subtleties of the additional titular address in writing even excel the verbal form. That persons of the first rank are "excellencies" is only natural, but gentlemen of the second class have on documents addressed to them a Thigh well born" prefxed to their title and name, and those of the third class Thigh and well born" much regret that cannot explain why the addition of this land" should somewhat detract from the value of the same words.
 Gentlemen of the ninth class are ad- dressed as well honorable and well bred" which is, think, almost more than they could expect for ther $3.33.
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SnCeZInE.

A sneeze may mean various things In some parts of Turkey. It Is regarded as a confirmation of what the person speaking has just said. In that case he interrupts himself in order to address the sneezer as follows: Health be to thee, for thou hast proved that l am speaking the truth" It Is sometimes taken as sign that absent enemies are speaking i'll of the sneezer and the bystanders express the pious wish that those individuals, whoever they be, "may split" Sneezing is also consid- cred as an indication of health, espe- cially if the sneezer Is just recovering from m illness.
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The Emperor ma the ~,ndnrin


 The favorite horse of the Chinese en- peror Tsi having died through negli- gence on the part of the master of the horse, the emperor in his rage would have run that functionary through with his sword. Mandarin Yentsi. however, parried the blow, saying: "Sire, this man is not yet convicted of the crime for which he deserves to die" Well, then, tell him what 1t is.'
 "Listen, you scoundrel," said the min- ister, ito an enumeration of the crimes which you have committed. First, you have allowed a horse to perish which the emperor has intrusted to your safe keeping. Moreover, it is owing to you that our sovereign became so exasper. ated that he was on the point of killing you with his own hand. Lastly, 1t is your fault that he was about to dis grace himself in the eyes of everybody by killing a man for horse."
 "Let him go," interrupted the em. peror, who understood the lesson. q pardon him."
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A LIGHT HEART.
Bid to Be Oftener Linked With
 Brawn Than With Brain.


 Is it possible to cultivate light heart? Probably not but all sorts of shifts have been practiced at all times to retain one. There have always been men like Thoreau and St. Francis who believed that property brought with 1t a heavy heart and who have refused, as did the American philosopher, to be 'harnessed to his possessions" St. Francis least aside every weight" that he might free himself from idle sor- row." He and his first disciples "loved nothing earthly and feared nothing earthly. They were secure in all places troubled by no fears, distracted by no cares; they lived without trouble of mind, waiting without solicitude for the coming day." St. Francis in the fastnesses of the Italian hills singing French hymns among the highway rob- bers in his whimsical lightness of heart makes a strange picture. He knew French badly, but 1t seemed to him the language of gayety. The founder of the Franciscans, though we are told that he possessed what was quaintly called the gift of tears when perform ing his devotions in his cell, was never seen abroad without smile; neither would he tolerate any appearance of heaviness in his followers. He rebuked a brother to whom dejected manner had become habltual, saying, My brother repent thy sins in private, and do not appear before the community thus downcast."
 We are inclined to think that those who make their living-provided 1t is a fairly good one-in the sweat of their brow have lighter hearts than those who make it in the sweat of their brain. The high spirits which seem to be enjoyed by domestic servants, to judge by the sounds which come up- stairs, are case in point. Dusting, scrubbing and plate cleaning seem to weigh on the heart far less than doc toring, journalism or the study of law or theology. Too often spirits are broken by overwork or by disappoint- ment i'll the wild struggle to succeed which goes on among professional peo- pie. Certainly in the literary world light hearts are generally lost early, yet the light hearted man of letters. though he Is rare, is the most attractive of all light hearted men. He knows how to express the music that is in his mind and is like composer who is also an executant.-London Spectator.
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Mo,a..e. and Salt Poultico.

What is said to be an infallibie remedy for sprains and bruises attend ed with painful inflammation is poul- tice of hot molasses and salt. Stir the molasses so stiff with salt that the poultice can be held in place by a muslin bandage and wrap the affected parts well, so as to retain the heat as long as possible. This is good for beasts as well as human beings.
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Too Much For Time.

Mrs. Newriche (wllo would like the count for son-in-law)-It's true that Count d'Ed Brouck is inclined to be 6 Ifttle-er-wild, but he'll settle down. you know. Time works wonders.
 GotroX-So 1t does, but I never yet heard of it being tn the miracle busI ness.--Hrookiyn Lifn
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Where the Work Came yn.

D'Auber-I only got $25 for that painting.
 Friend--Well, you didn't put much work on 1t.
 D'Auber-What! guess you never saw me trying to sell it.-Philadelphia Ledger.
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NOy DuEgcroun.

"I hear you want to sell your dog. Pat. They tell me he has a pedigree.
 "Shure, an Oi niver noticed it. sor. Anyhow, he's nothin' but puppy yit. an Oim thinkin' as how he'll be afther outgrowin' it, sor."-Glasgow Times
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There is no man easier to deceive than he who has hopes, for he aids in his own deceit.-Bossuet-
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1903-06-22
BISHOP GCO., BANKERS
ESTABLISHED In 1853.
,anking Department..

Transact business In all departrns ztSl
Of banking.
Collections carefully attended 20.
Exchange bought and sold.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1903-06-22
THE FUNERAL OF
ROBT [. ENGLISH

MAUI, June 20.-The funeral services
over the remains of the late Robert L.
English were held at the Wailuku ma
tive church on June 10th and were
largely attended. The members of the
Hawaiian Knights of Pythias lodge at
tended in a body to do honor to their
deceased comrade.
The reports of the accident are con-
cartridges of giant powder which had
been lying on the seat of the boat.
English was holding a cartridge when
it exploded and wounded him in the
neck. A hole was also knocked in the
side of the boat, and several caps were
driven into the body of Kruger.
The Maui News gives the following
account of the accident:
On last Tuesday morning, a disas-
trous accident occurred at Kahului by
which Robert L. English lost his life,
or less seriously.
Mr.. English, with his boat crew, ac-
companied by Mr.. E. Kruger, Mr.. R.
w. Filler, Mr.. ]. Makahio and Mr.. u.
Napoleon were out in a row boat when
a stick of powder and a box of fulmi-
nate caps which were in the boat ex-
ploded, with the above disastrous re-
suits The injuries of the wounded
men are painful but not dangerous. Mr..
Kruger, Mr.. Napoleon and one of the
boat boys were the injured ones, Mr..
Filler and Mr.. Makahio escaping with
out injury.
Immediately after the accident Mr..
English was brought to the Malulani
Hospital, where he lived only few
hours. dying in the forenoon. Arrange
ments were made for the funeral for
the same afternoon.
At $3.50 the members of Haleakala
Lodge, K. of p, marched in a body to
remains on the four o'clock train, and
escorted them to the native church in
Waikiki where the funeral services
were held, and thence to the Waikiki
cemetery accompanied by a long con-
course of carriages containing the
friends of the deceased.
Mr.. English was a native of the Ia
hiti Islands, and for some years past
had held the position of pilot at Ka-
huIui, having the reputation of being
one of the most skillful pilots on the
Islands Mr.. English was a large
hearted, generous man who was uni
versally loved and respected.
Sheriff Baldwin summoned a coro-
ners jury who are holding an inquest,
but owing to the fact that some of the
witnesses are not well enough to testi
fly before the jury, their verdict is not
expected before this afternoon, or pos
sibIy early next week.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1903-06-22
ONLY A FEW.

Of the multitudes of people
around us very few are really
in good health. Most of them
are victims to a greater or less
extent of some disease. For
time nature holds her own, Of
ten with youth and ambition to
help her; then the overtaxed or
gans break down, and the poi
sonQus germs in the blood and
tissues get in their deadly work.
This may happen suddenly or
slowly, but the result is the
same. The number of people
who are thus afflicted and hand
icapped is far beyond cOmputa-
ton or estimate. In perhaps a
majority of these cases the all
ment arises from bad digestion,
and is thereafter complicated
with some form of dyspepsia.
The ordinary treatment is sell
dom or never successful, and
medical men now prescribe
WAMPOLE'S PREPARATION
with a view of purifying the
blood and stimulating the vital
organs into normal action. This
effective and original remedy is
palatable az honey and contains
the nutritive and curative pro-
perties of Pure Cod Liver Oil,
extracted by us from fresh cod
livers, combined with the Com
pound Syrup of Hypophosphites
and the Extracts Of Malt and
Wild Cherry. 1t should be re-
sorted to on the earliest signs
of ill-health, even if they do not
at first seem serious or impor-
tant. DR.. J. NJ. Guijosa says:
"I prescribed your preparation
for young lady having a seri-
GUS affection of the respiratory
organs and from the first bot
tie she commenced to improve.
After taking six bottles she was
completely cured; she took it
with pleasure which was not the
case with other remedies that
were tried but were found too
repugnant to take" Every dose
effective. One bottle convinces.
"Impossible to be disappointed
In it. Sold by chemists here
and everywhere in the world.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1903-06-22
LATE NEWS FROM
LAHAINA TOWN

The oil steamer Whittier anchored of
the wharf last Saturday. The vessel
displayed three flags, and owing to the
color of one of them, it was at first
supposed that there was sickness on
board.
DR.. Stone came down on the Whit
tier, and called on his friend, DR..
Peters.
Miss Byington, a teacher in the Ka-
mehameha Schools. is the guest of Miss
Hadley.
Mrs. Scott and her two children came
over from Kihei, and have been stop
ping for several days at the home of
Mrs. Olsen.
Mrs. Alberg invited a number of her
friends to a musicale last Saturday.
Count Zedtwitz and DR.. Wall contribu-
ted a number of choice violin selec-
lions. the hostess acting as accom-
PIANIST. Miss Byington favored the
company with songs and piano music.
Refreshments were served.
At the Lahaina government school
public recitations took place on Friday
morning, and the closing exercises of
the summer term took place in the
evening.
The Kamehameha Mandolin Club will
give concert on Monday evening.
There will be a game of baseball be-
tween the Lahainas and the Kameha-
afternoon. The Kamehameha band will
furnish music.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1903-06-22
BOOMING sIsAL.

Apropos of sisal, Haiku Sugar Co.,
at Haiku has now about 10000 plants
in its nurseries and have between seven
and ten acres planted. The number of
plants in nurseries and the acreage un-
der cultivation will be increased as
rapidly as possible.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1903-06-22
NOTES.

The government schools of Maui
closed yesterday, the closing exercises
generally being largely attended by
relatives and friends.
Miss Malone, formerly of Alexander
House, Wailuku, is now travelling on
the mainland for her health. Incl
dentally she is attempting to raise an
endowment fund for settlement work
in Wanuku.
F. G. Douse has resigned his posi-
ton as superintendent of the Paia
pumping station and, accompanied by
his family, will soon depart for the
Coast George Lindsay. of Puunene.
Will succeed him.
kama, the Keanae native who was
recently killed while fishing with giant
powder, was the sOn-in-law of II
Chamberlain, the Honolulu carpenter
now deceased. He had some extra
sticks Of powder in his shirt pocket
and while busy igniting another stick.
accidentally lit the fuse of the expIo-
sive in his pocket and was disem-
bOwelled.
The Morning Stars beat the Lahainas
at baseball by 70 to s, the game being
played at Wells Park, WaiIuku. the
afternoon of the 18th.
Crowds Of people from all parts of
Central Maui attended the Corpus
Christi exercises at Waikiki Catholic
church last Sunday, the 14th.
Tonight the eighteen or twenty Ka-
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1903-06-22
KEANAE A JAPANESE TOWN.

Keanae, the tiny seaside village, has
been recently transformed into an ORR
entail town with a population of four
or five hundred japanese, who obtain
the necessaries of life at several thriv-
ing stores.
The woods in the vicinity re-echo
with the noise of pick and shovel and
the booming of blasting powder. The
new Haiku ditch is progressing.
Vincent Fernandez, a prominent Por-
tuguese resident of Kokomo. aged 90
years, died on the 18th, death resulting
from a fall from a horse On the 18th
the old man, eager to ride, Ga feat
never before attempted by him),
mounted an animal, unknown to his re-
latives and rode into the pasture of
Judge Copp where he was seen TO fall
When picked up he was unconscious in
which state he remained until Saturday
morning when he died.
His funeral took place on Sunday.
He leaves a wife, a daughter, and one
son, ]. V. Fernandez. the Kokomo
storekeeper. The Fernandez family re-
Gently removed from Honolulu to Ma
kawao.