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The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1905-05-23
HIGH PRICE OF EGGS.
One Specimen Bought for One Dollar
Sixty Years Ago Recently Sold
at Auction for 81 500.

In the ewes of boy who collects birds
eggs there is no object so precious and
so beautiful, perhaps, as modest look
ing white shell touched with brown
spots and proven to be that of a great
aux or garefowl. Two hundred years
ago to people who lived along the rocky
coast of Maine, or up in the Scotch
islands, these eggs, and the ungainly
mother aux who laid them, were not I'M
usual sights, for at that time great auks
were plentiful enough in those regions,
and collectors of birds eggs were few
and far between.
Nowadays, however, the person who
saws he or she has seen great aux alive
is likely to have their veracity doubted,
while anyone who possesses an egg laid
by this big sea fowl is considered very
lucky individual indeed. Fifty years
ago a few seafaring men SHOT great
auks in the cold seas of northern Eu-
rope. Finally, about 1921, the last one
positively seen was captured, and to-
day its stuffed body is in the British
Dluseum, but for so years at least not a
single great aux has been taken, and in
consequence the few remaining eggs of
these birds nave, year by year, become
more and more precious.
Seventy-ive years since, great auk's
egg at auction would fetch about 500,
and the heads of museums became very
eager to secure good specimens, but as
only about 20 eggs remained all Eu-
rope their price began TO go steadily up.
In the year 1880, or therea bouts, an Eng
lishman, great student of natural his
tory, and the possessor of quite an
elaborate private museum, bought some
birds eggs of a fsherman's wife on the
French coast. Among the seamew and
gull eggs he secured was one fine, speck-
led shell. easily recognized as that of
great aux. He paid only dollar for the
perfect specimen, took it to London,
and in course of time it was sold for
sos. Four years ago the same egg
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1905-05-23

was put up al auction in London, and a
wealthy gentleman did not hesitate to
pay $1,000 for the perfect shell.
A damaged egg at auction brought
S915, while an auk's skin is worth ST 800.
In all only 70 Skins of this bird remain,
nine skeletons and a few loose bones.
The Museum of Natural History in New
York city possesses handsome stuffed
skin, but only two of the valuable eggs
are owned in America.
So great, however, is the interest in
aux eggs that the museums have plaster
casts of them, made with the greatest
care from the finest egg in Europe, ex-
hibited in the museum of Liverpool.
This shell is not only spotted, but
prettily streaked in brown on its
creamy surface, and its value is esti-
mated as high as $1,000.
In Leipsic, in Geneva, London and
Paris, great aux eggs are kept in mu-
seums, and one of the eggs that has
come to America is owned in Philadel-
phia. So great, indeed, is the interest
felt by students of natural history in
this big sea bird that has become ex-
tinct in our century, that books have
been filled with it's history. When Nan
sharp lookout was kept for the great
aux, since there are persons who be-
lieve that few lonely specimens still
exist somewhere up in the Arctic circle,
and that keen eyes can still find its
eggs, worth so many times their weight
in gold.-Chicago Inter Ocean.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1905-05-23
Big Price for Burns Bible.

1t is reported that Andrew Carnegie
commissioned his London agent to bid
up to $4,000 for the Burns Bible, which
was sold there recently. 1t is an au-
thentic volume, containing entries re-
garding the birth of the poets chill
dren. 1t sold for $500, Mr.. Quaritch,
the London dealer. being the pur-
chaser. In talking about the handsome
figure realized, Lord Rosebery re-
marked. quantity: Burns was not ex-
actly saint, but the sale of this most
interesting volume does not seem to
have aroused any the less enthusiasm
on that account"
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1905-05-23
See How Much Better You Fell
Try Paine's Celery Com
pound TODAY.

You will feel better AT ONCE. 4
Learn how much better you can
feel. Go TO your Druggist. Get
one bottle. Feel just ONCE that Z
abundant new nerve force made
by Paine's Celery Compound, You
will NEVER AGAIN be content Z
ed with low spirits and poor
health. =
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1905-05-23
MAKING WAR
MONGOOSE
Virus Sent From Ger =
many to President
of the Senate.

President Isenberg of the Senate has
received from Germany and has turn
ed over to the proper officers of the
government number of tubes OF
Danysz virus designed t. destroy rats,
mice. mong 1Gse AMI such small vermin.
The purpose of the stuff, in this case,
is to make war with the mongoose,
that is doing such great damage IN
feeding upon birds eggs and the like,
but if the virus proves success IN
application, a campa gu against rats
and mice will likewise be entered up
on. Accompanying the shipment was
the following letter of directions for
using:
1'Contagious viri are microbe pro-
auctions discover,t By Mr.. Danysz at
the Pasteur Institute in Paris. These
microbes cause mortal disease. in oil
small rodents such :.3 rats, mice, and
field mice, but arc entirely harmless to
all other animals as well as to man.
They can therefore be handled and
distributed without the slightest dan
ger.
''The Danysz virus are prepared
and preserved on relose coptained in
gGss tubes. AM car pe Lept fnr two
III. pihs.
"'To make use of these microbes,
the contents of the tubes are diluted
in cold water, slightly sailed Ga tea
spoonful of salt to l 120 quart of
water). In this solution are dipped
small GA inch) cubes of stale bread,
which are placed in places frequented
by the rodents.
'To remove the virus from the
tubes, after having taken out the cot
ton. stopper, fill the tube half full of
salt water, close the aperture of the
tube with the thumb and shake well in
order to detach the gelatine from the
glass, then pour the whole into any
handy container. The gelatine con-
tanned in the tube is not soluble in
the water by hand (this operation of
fers no danger whatever). A tube
once opened, the contents must be used
the same day.
''To destroy small field mice, use
two tubes of Virus No. 1 to little
over one quart of salt water (for 2 IL
acres from 6 to 10 tubes are neces-
sary).
''For house mice and large field
mice, 3 tubes of No. l Virus to about
one quart of salt water.
For rats, ) tubes of Virus No. 2
to about half quart of salt water.
I'm cases where several kinds of
rodents have to be destroyed in the
same place and at the same time, al
ways use the strongest virus and the
most concentrated solutions.
"Thus, if rats and mice are to be
destroyed at the same time, use
tubes of Virus No. to half a quart
of water.
HBait should be prepared in the
evening and Immediately placed in the
places infested with rats.
"The result of the treatment will
only be apparent a fortnight after the
bait has been distributed
GA single operation is not always
sufficient TO obtain complete disap-
pearance of rats. In cases in which it
is found that the virus has not effect
ed a total destruction, it viii be neces-
sary to repeat the operation fort
night after the first one.
HThe virus cannot be kept longer
than two months from date of prepar-
alton; it must be kept in dark place
Cellar.
''Only the virus sold by authorized
agents is guaranteed
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1905-05-23
THE COUNTY ACT

Editor Advertisers by portion
Of the people of the Islands for government which
the would say which
they should be governed admitted Those opposed change
the proposition and ascbe motives
the abbers of change and advance such
the County Act "a useless multiplying of Offices IAN assured
in confusing of the people by frequency Of cleo
TONS certainty falling respon-
sible and INSCRIPTIONS bent grating etc,
Not of those who have read the County Act
given tangible why May presume
to give which appeal
careful reading of the Act with Organic
In republic you will majority eventually
govern part country county government
works we'll but largely for the that the people have been
educated 1t said that government govern
of the people, by the people, and for the people,
Let anayse this government of the people
governing people, exactly peoples government
many people enqush part their natural rights
for the benefit of the community
government by people, implies by repre-
essential that they elect their executive and judicial officers
and appointing by any
government for the people" implies that Of
people, by themselves
The essential therefore that they the
Any pseudo County Act which would provide for instance for
appointing judges
would attempted County
republican government people assess them
levy required government
people The people elect their legislative judicial
executive officers from amongst themselves.
In conquered the conquero such gov
chooses the inhabitants being compelled
grant modcum of liberty they are
grateful for he could deprive them governing
little which the nation We
v the Organic Act to create counties town and municipal
municipalities heretofore prime
such integral of the Territory is the power
The County Act passed depves OF this right and
places the hands and that
contrary the spirit of the Constitution of the United
There particular objection the appointing of judges
appeal by the general especially
power proposes pay appontees
inherent right which the Teuonc has maintained
mmemorial their petty Judges and
for local salaries and improvements.
particular which has been called
~ Act
%.
said fifty per the total
poll and school collected
by Treasurer of the Territory Hawaii Treasurer
of such County What will the County authorities
school tax They have the power controlling
the Board of Education No has
with educational matters We know that in other places
place before
supervisors the their judgments to carry
schools and the consider figures when
levying the taxes
locking up oneha the should OF itself
to the Act
1t be that the Act proposed by the Commissioners
tempered with by the legislature, would been
less, but considering the Act as passed
points which could but
are sufficient to condemn the Act.
JAS. w. GIRVIN
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1905-05-23

During the coming summer Paris is
to have visit from the Shah of Persia
The distinguished traveller will not
journey in full state, for not only does
he wish to consult the doctors, but he
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1905-05-23
New Record for Lazv Man

Eyes, sir. he was the LATEST man on
record. What do you reckon he did
when his house was on fire."
Dunno"
Warmed his hands at the blaze, and
thanked God he didn't have to split the
wood for it,"-Atlanta Constitution.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1905-05-23
Helping Hand in Time Of Need

The Relief and Burial Association Is
rapidly increasing. We have had three
deaths in nine months, and each MEM
Der received as death benefits 800 to
pay funeral and burial expenses, the
surviving relatives, a donation of 10
cents from each member of the asso-
citation as emergency benefits. Men,
bershfp fee $3.50. Office, Honolulu I'm
dertaking Parlors, 1120 Fort Street,
Tel. Main 49,
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1905-05-23

also wishes to see something of Paris
In a semf-official way. For this reason
only two state dinners will be given.
one by President Loubet and one by
NJ. Delcasse
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1905-05-23
NOTICE.

Don't drug yourself with poisons for
headache and tired feeling when a
pleasant draught Of Our Celebrated
Bromo Pop will do the trick.
Our Chocolate, Creams, Cal Lemon
ade, Root Beer, Orange Cider and all
kinds Of aerated drinks are the best
on the market.
ARCTIC SODA WORKS.
12 Miller ST., Honolulu, H. t.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1905-05-23
4 Was Sick-Dizzy Worn. Out. "

North Weymouth, Mass, Dec. {
I4.-Paine's Celery Compound is !
the best and most effective medi-
cine l have ever taken. | was
sick, dizzy and worn out for a !
long time and unable to attend to )
business. My blood was in {
troublesome condition. I was adj
vised to try Paine's Celery Com
pound, which l did with pleasing {
results, and in short time L was I
able to return to my business. j.;
My blood is greatly benefited. I:
would advise all who are run G
down by overwork or who need a !;
blood tonic to take Paine's Celery =:
Compound. They viii find that :
it will be a great benefit to them" Z:
T. B. Peterson. I:
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1905-02-02
Spirit
Communications
BY REV. r. HEBER NEWTON.

may possible carry
haos about their heads.
know Of fine culture and high character who will
her gift for commercial purposes but who has
able power known psychemethe OF holding sealed
her hand and giving diagnosis OF the physical condition OF the
writer picture of his character OF taking bit of from
villa OF Cicero for example the OF which is
and calling OF the villa
Cceros time and of its She incapable Of fraud and
is but one of others which know.
Memerm laughed out OF court at the opening OF
fury, and back good standing under the alias of hyp
may through list of strange, unaccountabe
and unbelievable powers of leading
nightmare of the dogmatc scientist spritm
For the first time the history of these powers have been
scientifically Investigated day Already the
derdbe number of eminent OF have had Il
that after allowing for illusion, fraud and every possible
hypothesis C interpretation they have been driven the ultimate
solution of The probemthe belief in the actual
spirits of those whom call dead, with the living
The possibilities of mental medicines only being opened
application the distressing of human mady insanity
full of bene6cen results Its potency character reform
of the drink habit and benign
Religious faith finding foundations recognition
Of spiritual being being who has had Dominion
gwen him. the child Of Spiritual Beng the Lord OF all
life.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1905-02-02
CONSUMPTION OF ALCOHOL
Interesting Comparison Of tho Drink
ing Proelivities OF Europe and
the United States,

How much bosr wine an. spiriih are
drunk In the various r'sS@sSs's OF Flu
rope az G. impaired vita t.tir coRsump-
tion In the United States has becn
the subject OF a study by the national
[ bureau OF statistic. the summarized
results Of which are just published
| Care has been taken 30 exclude from
the hguro5 for European oountrics
such spirits as may be- used Ia The
! arts and In manufacture. but in the
United States 30 has not been prac-
tcable 10 do this Il is stated. how
ever. that a deduction on this account.
~ about 1890 600 gallons or some
thing over 8 per cent. should be m1de
FROM the American total The totals
ere. OF course. Influenced b. rOpula
ton and must be- reduced 100 units of
population for comparison Taking
spirits FIRST IL appears that each
Frenchman drinks in the course oi
the year 25l gallons. each Swedc.
213. each German. All, the belgian.
if2. The Briton t3S. the Russian.
l29 There Is government monopoly
thcrel; the Italian only .3i Con-
Z sumption In the United States. i35
for each person is rreater than ana,
Of Russia and Italy bat less than
that In any other country OF wine
the largest consumption Is In France.
3f73 for each pc son; Italy u Is
3iSG. The German drinks ooiy iaa.
the Belgian. l2S, the American IS.
the Brlton. 49, the swsdc. IS. for
Russia there are no figures The
largest consumption OF beer per boad
Is In Belgium. 56.5s gallons. then fol-
lows Great Britain. with 35f2. the
German drinks 307. the American fol
lows. but far behind. with 1900. then
comes the Swede. with S3J and the
Frenchman. With 74S The Russian
drinks only 1 49, the Italian only .2o
gallons annually. II We combine these
figures together assuming spirits TO
contain 80 per cent alcohol. vine 10
and beer Q per cent. We shan fad the
consumption Of eloohol zoo per cent?
90 be largest In France. $40 gallons.
Then follow Belgium. 3G7. Italy. $50.
Germany 2,6; Great Britain. $50 The
United States excluding the i0.Oos 0ul
gallons for use In the artg. i6l.
Sweden. i52 and Russ a. 20 (eNcep,
ing wine). The relatively high ran
OF Sweden and Russia will be a sur
prise 20 many; the comparatively good
position OF the United States must be-
very gratifying. u may be worth not
ing. in this connection. that the
largest revenue from taxation OF the
liquor traffic Is derived by Russia.
s2iS96l,OOo This includes the rev
tnue from the sale OF spirits. the
amount credited to the excise tax
proper being SlGl 1928 CG2). The United
statos eomes next with $i90.71l 500
Great Britain follows with Si7s.367-
600; France, with $50 .3G7. 600. and Ger
many with s5S,750. 600 y. Y. Church
man
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1905-02-02
HARMFULNEss OF GOSSIP.
Idle Talk and Cynical Discussions
often Mar Regulations with
out Flaw.

IL seems TO be a pleasure TO certain
people TO defiance things. a rich man
will erect handsome pavilion or foun.
tain or summer house In the village
square or park OF az some roadside point
and "a few months names and initiate
will be found carved on il with pocket
knives or scrubbed In pencil. The place
Is thus defaced because Of wantuness
and thoughtlessness Advertisers viii
put lurid signs on vacant lots and maj
the entire neighborbood. because public
opinion does not express itself against
a. A venerable mansion Of colonial
days will 20 to ruin and be eOrD down e.
make way for a new store because no
body cares to bother about ia histori-
cal associations. or take time TO notice
that It's architecture Is beautiful Il Is
easy to tear down. but not as easy &C
build up. says American Queen.
II Is the easiest thing in the world "a
pick flaws In the character Of an &C
quaintance, to gossip about his OF hei
shortcomings and make anecdotes Illus
trating foibles and weaknesses. But Il
II lll IlNlN NAAAA wv " AAfAN AAtaA EfAsNA
build up his character. 10 give him sym
pathetic help when he needs il. aud C
stand up Tor him when others criticis'
him. Il Is easy TO white gashes In his
reputation and mar his good name with
a few. Strokes. Il Is easy to look on care
lessly or cynically and see a fine char
acter so TO ruin. but IL Is another
thing 20 lend hand and keep 4; strong
and sure, IN fighting with Il against adj
verse influences.
Idle gossip is sharp and quick to harm.
ard II is easy 10 sag clever" things that
cut into another's character. II Is the
strong man OF woman who upbuilds and
the weak one who tears down. II Is the
strong character which is quick 70 see
strength and amiable characteristics IN
others, which is genSOus and tolerant
and kindly. Suspicion. cynicism. bitter
remarks and readiness 20 gather and
spread unpleasant smallnesses and
meannesses. One neser becomes popu-
Lar by indulging In ridiculous gossip. lie
will be listened to. qroted and feared
but his associates will dislike him and
distrust him Instead Of aCmiring him
aid having ccnfide ace In him.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1905-02-02
Mound Rnilacra as Miners

The mound builds.s appear TO have
been miners. The mica veins OF North
Carolina. one scientist finds. we're
worsed on large scale In ancient times.
probably by the mound builders. They
opened and worked veins down to the
water level, lack OF metal tools appar-
emily preventing them from going
deeDer into the hard rock. These mica
vel Is are simply oikes Of coarse granite.
An idea Of the coarseness may be had
from the fact that the masses Of cleara-
bic feldspar and Of quartz and of mica
are often found to measure several yards
in two or three dimensions and TO weigh
several tons. A single block Of mica has
been known to make two full two horse
wagonloads, while some mica sheets
have been seen three and four feet in
diameter.-Chicago Tribune.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1905-02-02

'A1...s.'2si[pJT5Gzs5
THE DRUNKARD's Wire.


In a hoe al ward a woman lay
Painful taspirR her iife away.
So bruised and beaten you scarce cou.G
trace
Womnnhood's semblance IN fern OF face.
Yet the hair that over the pillow rolled
IN "a tangled mass was like threads Of go q
And never sculptor IN any land
Nodded daintier foot or hand.
SAID one who mlnistered 10 her need.
''None but coward could do this deed.
And what bitter hate could have rarvci Tie
arm
That a helpless creature like thls could
HARM
Then the dim eyes haIy with deaths
eclipse,
Slowly unlock and the swollen lipa
Nurmur.d family. "He loves me well
NV husband-'tWas drlnk-tc sure and te.i
When he comes 60 hlniseif-that forgive.
Poor g. fl0w-for him ] would ike 10 live.
a shudder moan nH the NoreH were sold
Aud a drunkards wife on the couch .ay
dead
O fathers. who your daughters rear,
Somebody's daughter ir lying hcrcf
q brothers o. sisters. some and SEE
What the fate OF our precious one may he'
O mani however you love your home.
BE o. palace or cottage meath heavens
blue dome.
This demon OF DRINK can enter On.
For law strikes hands and bargsirs With
sin.
You have lera.is'd crime. you have ne
gold.
Now hand them over. the sons you sold
Keep pushing them forward Drink. bols.
drinki
Your fathers are paid Tor your souls ,h,s
think.
Ana In the great mart where mnmmon
strives
Cheapest OF an things are human lives.
-Chicaro Inter Ocean
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1905-02-02
NOTES FROM AFIKLD.

Does the saloon DO you any good,
II IL does. in what way? ass the
American Issue
Pneumonia Kills ~ per cont Of is
alcoholic victims. and but 2s per cent
OF its non-drinkers-Dial OF Progress.
There are 26,O00,O9O children of
school age in the United States. under
the temperance educational laws. In
1882 there were none.
II old topers will get II anyhow.
let them; but Let sensible citizens avoid
raising new crop of topers from
young men and boys, through the open
saloon.-American Issue.
Il hear he is confirmed biblio-
philc"
How awful! always fancied ne
was n teetotaler Judge
Adrian Iselin, a New York million
aire, has purchased a roadhouse near
Fort Slocum and turned It into tenn
perance tavern 10 prevent the soldier
rom spending their wages for hQuor