The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1895-09-24

1ouse-cIeanlng day yesterday
: was a success far beyond the ex.
pectation of the most sanguine
and as a result Honolulu is cleaner
perhaps than ever before in its his
tory. From 800 to 400 people were
busy spying out the places that
needed disinfecting, and every
nook and corner in the entire city
was treated to a general overhaul
ing. On the whole, there was not
much filth found, except in China
town, that portion being somewhat
OF a surprise to the parties, con-
sidering the amount of rubbish
that had been taken away during
the beginning of the epidemic.
In the infected districts great
care was exercised, and everything
suspicious and otherwise was treat
ed to fpll dose of cleansing COM
pounds Exteriors and interiors of
the houses occupied by natives and
others were thoroughly whitewash-
ed. The occupants showed much
concern in making the work efec-
tive and lent unstinted aid in as
sisting the authorities and corps of
workers. In some places there
seemed to be a tardy spirit about
cleaning up, but this fact was not
allowed to interfere with the course
pursued by the brigades. Some of |
the Chinese had to be coaxed into
doing their duty, but most of them
took hold and accomplished a great
deal of hard work under the careful
supervision of competent inspectors.
Owing to the frequent showers,
several people were backward
about putting out their best clothes
and household effects, but as the
work is to be continued today, it is
hoped those who failed to do so
will carry out the work. A careful
survey of the city showed several
hotels and places, that certainly
needed attention in the matter of
airing and summing, failed to put
out anything. A list has been
prepared of these and agents Of the
Board Of Health will make per-
sonal calls during today and see
that the precautions are taken as
outlined by the authorities.
The Sanitary Committee and the
vast number of able assistants de-
serve the highest praise for the
manner in which the laborious
was carried out. Each
md every one did their duty nobly,
or which due need Of praise and Z
is sure to follow. [
Most of the business houses
losed yesterday, as requested by I
he Board of Health, thus giving t
heir employees opportunity to L
DIN in the work. Ladies were e
omewhat backward about putting q
ut their silk goods, as the weather C
7as too variable. If today should e
rove bright and warm, it is be-
eved those who neglected action t.
esterday will do their part in car s
ying out the good work so well
tarted. The Government is par u
cularly pleased at the Willingness s
nown by the natives to cooperate
/ the measures taken for their vel o
ire, as well as others, and they
ere among the most willing work n
rs yesterday. u
THE HOSPITAL EMPTY. >,
The remaining patients in the
lolera hospital were discharged d
aturday and yesterday. The d
lace has been overhauled and
thoroughly put in order All the Ct
With the exceptions Of
rmstrong Smith and c. J. Whit
sy, have been released from duty. d
hese two will remain at the hos o.
tai for day or two. DR.. Myers le
ports everything in the best pos "
ble condition al the hospital. Iu
ather Valentine concluded his II
laritable work at that Institution / o,