The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1880-01-21
ISLAND LOCALS.

The steamer Zeala,dia arrived Monday after
noon and left Tuesday morning for San Francisco,
taking a large number of passengers from this
port.
Whoever owns the lot on the south corner of
Nuuanu and School streets, is subdividing the
same into small city lots and it is said that build
ings viii be erected for rent.
Strong trade winds continue 10 blow with some
rain, 10 the annoyance of those of tender vision,
but welcome the winds with healthful GOODNESS
ana breezy intrusiveness.
The P. NJ S steamer Zealandia sailed about
seven O'Clock yesterday morning, somewhat earlier
than many expected, leaving behind one intended
passenger, besides some private letters
Rev. Dr. Damon is planning to take the Febru-
airy steamer for trip to the States and to Europe.
Mrs. Damon viii accompany him, both needing
the Test and recuperation such tour usually at
fords
Mdlle. Carlotta Patti is expected on the steamer
City Of New York, due on Monday next route
for the Colonies and should the steamers stay in
port admit of It, she may favor music-loving
citizens with one of her popular vocal entertain
ments.
The arrival of the J. ". Searer the 18th
brings material for the new palace for which work
has been waiting II is reported that the plans
for the palace and The orders regarding work are
dealt out in such minute proportions as hardly to
last from day TO day. If true, rather a singular
state of affairs.
The Hawaiian Evangelical Association voted to
observe the last Thursday of January as a day of
rest for schools and for Young folks. The Hawa-
nan Churches have voted not only to do this, but
they did last year to set apart the monthly col
lection IN February to the aid of Kawaiahao and
Naialua Boarding Schools. Last year these
schools each received over $50.
There are several interesting cases now pending
in the Supreme Court. We do not publish in full
the opinions of the judges, but shall endeavor to
keep the public informed of what occurs in that
court Lawyers and judges having any incidents
II their experience TO relate or important rulings
10 which they wish to call attention, will please
send Us their notes. Our Circuit Judges could no
doubt supply several g Drawers " with humor from
real life.
further sale of lots on the plain is advertised
for about the middle of February. Purchasers are
required to improve them and not hold for specu-
latIve purposes, which is a fortunate thing for
those who desire homesteads. 1t is worthy of
note that at the last sale, of the most desira-
bic lots on King street were purchased by natives
who outbid the foreigners, paying very high prices
as a rule.
A few weeks ago the Nuuanu reservoir was
cleaned out process sadly needed at the time.
Since then the water is clearer with less visible
debris. Is the water now pure Is II not still
contaminated by the cattle pastures of j. H Wood
and others How about the open ditch crossing
the road at the halfway house and below follow
ing the road for several hundred yards These
remarks also apply TO the works at Mallki for the
water there is simply the drainage of vast cattle
pasture.
The past week has been rather boisterous owing
to the strong trades which have prevailed and has
seriously interfered with inter-sland coasters.
The LikeiLe encountered considerable difficulty in
landing her freight, and did not return to port
I'll Monday morning-Ihe steamer LebiG, also felt
the severe effect of the trades and only partially
succeeded IN landing her cargo-several of our
cOasting schOoners report more or less damage to
their sails.
The Advertiser gives the number of inches rain
fall for MaBawao for 1879, at 1892 inches and
marks that as S95 gallons of water fell then,
the district was well watered. If the note had
been full II would have read all right, but 1t is,
Makawao must have suffered fearfully last year.
2,960.000 gallons of water for the whole district
would allow but few gallons to the acre during
the year. The rest of the item is, that so much
rain per acre fell last year.
As Election day approaches, the various candi-
dates bestir themselves in a lively manner. 1t is
probable that half of the tax receipts in the dis
rrict are now in the hands of candidates or their
runners On SATURDAY. last Mr.. Robert Hoapih
titled Ia Oiaio-E ma Makaainanar' which
might be literally translated thus The Truth 20
We people r In which he states as reasons why he
would be returned, that he will advocate the abo-
ltion of the poll tax as property should bear the
burden of taxation-a SlO,UOO,OOO loan bill for IN
ternal improvements, and fort well armed DC.
on Diamond Head TO preserve the lmperlled indie
pendence of the country. There Is much besides
tins but looking at the matter with other than Ha-
aiian eyes one would think that he had ruined his
chances.
On Thursday evening of last week the regular
monthly meeting of the Young Mems Christian
Association was held at the Lyceum. The subject
for the evening: " Our duty with reference topre-
ventable conditions of Diseases" was discussed
The discussion was worthy of attention and facts
Of an interesting nature were presented, bearing
on the present sanitary condition of Honolulu.
The question was not settled as to the cause
Of sickness among us, but speakers were agreed
that atmospheric conditions alone do not account
for 1t. The condition of the town generally-too
much vegetable and decaying vegetable debris I'M
clean vaults and cesspools, excrement and a mass
of other material about town filling the air with
deeterious cases. all having their share; and
are preventable conditions. As usual upon such a
discussion, the Board of Health was blamed but
II must also be said that due credit was accorded
that body for good work done and accomplished.
The topic for the next meeting will be, What to
do for the poor p
OAHU-W aiaEpa.-A friend at Waialua desires
the following to be made public, as likely to have
an influence in compelling the selection of good
men for public service:
An appeal came before the Board of Tax APP
peals last December, asking for a reduction in the
horse tax as well as others. The party had been
assessed for Is. The only evidence before the
Board was, that by sale, etc, before the first of
/ July the number of horses remaining was u. The
Board then decided to reduce the tax by deducting
three horses
Invidious assessments directly opposed to
the policy OF the law, yet in the same district
person owning large amount of property lands
and fisheries all valuable, but having influential
connections in high places was assessed at about
half less than half, of the rate of value imposed
on others.
The schooner Kamaile was wrecked coming into
port last week. The entrance is quite narrow. and
as she was beating in, she missed stays and went
upon the reef. She Will be total loss, but part
of her cargo will be saved She was owned by
Mr.. A. F. Cooke and others.
HAwAu.-Judge Austin, of Hilo, contemplates
residing for a time with his family in Honolulu.
Rev. A. o. Forbes, of Hilo, is to spend three
weeks in visiting the churches in Kona, Waimea,
/ and Kohala.
There has been plenty of rain during the past
week and cane throughout Kohala district is look
ing fine.
Kinds, the Onion Mill, and Judge Hart are
shut down and Halawa expects in about two weeks
TO be crushing.
Strong efforts are being made to induce Mr..
James Woods to enter the lists as a candidate in
I the coming election for representative from the
I of KOhala- A rNefifion IN Mr. Moods ok