The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1900-01-04

be used. If 1T was necessary, and he
thought it was, temporary arrange
ments could be made, but a permanent
pant should also be provided as we
were liable to have other epidemics
hereafter owing to our geographical
A motion by Mr. Thurston was made
that the plans and location of the
buildings submitted by Mr.. Ripley be
approved by the committee, subject to
any changes that may be hereafter de-
termined upon.
Mr. Bolte thought the buildings
might be constructed more cheaply, but
the opinion of the other members was
that the buildings should be both COM
Portable and roomy. BY making ac-
cording to the plans submitted they
can, necessary, be furnished so as to
accommodate twice the number now
provided for and good sanitation still
be preserved. Mr.. Ripley made rough
estimate, at the request of Minister
Young, tnat the proposed buildings
would not cost less than $500 each.
iue buildings are to be placed in three
rows. The first to hold about 1,700
persons and the other Two about 1900,
maAing total accommodations for some
5000 persons. Mr.. Ripley also explain
ed the system of ventilation.
Mr.. ]. A. Kennedy said it would be
pity to force the better class of the
people who were to go there into rough
sheds as had been proposed. he agreed
with Minister Young that they should
be given at least as good houses as on
the average plantation.
Minister Young stated that the ques-
tion was whether the plans should be
adopted or cheaper plans submitted.
He then put Mr.. Thurston's motion to
accept the plans, which was carried.
Considerable discussion was held
over the present needs of construction
at the station and it was determined
| that room should be provided for 500
Immediately and for 1000 as soon
thereafter as the contractors could
| finish the work. In accordance there
with Mr.. Thurston moved, and it was
carried, that it be recommended to the
J board of Health that the Committee be
allowed to provide for 1000 people.
Mr. Thurston was appointed a com
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of Health through PresideI. Cooper.
Mr.. James A. Kennedy reported on
| pump, engine and pipe that he had Sc
cured une refusal of an engine and
pipes, but has not yet found out about
the lare tanks which were to accom-
pany the plant. He also stated that the
necessary seven-lnch pipe was short in
the market but with the use of six-inch
with 1t iuhe work could be done.
Considerable discussion followed as
to the size and power of the pump and
engine, that resulted in a motion by
Mr. Thurston, which carried, that Mr..
Kennedy he authorized to purchase at
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engine, with the necessary pipe, and to
have them put in without delay; also
to provide six 10000 gallon tanks to be
connected in one, with one reserved for
| fresh water.
Ir. Thurston reported that Chas. b.
Wilson has consented ito act as super
intendent. Mr.. Wilson will have fifty
men begin cleaning up the ground this
morning so that work of building can
4 be gone ahead with Immediately, The
| ground plans for the station have al
ready been staked out and everything
will be in readiness by the time the
contractors reach the ground.
Minister Young reported that the
Road Supervisor had received orders TO
carry out THE work of putting the road
in order and thereafter to be rnder Mr.,
Thurston's orders for bui' ng any
further roads needed. He would go out
with a surveyor today and have the
boundary lines run. Arrangements
have been made with Mr.. Andrew
Lrown of the Water Works Depart
ment to run line of pipe today to the
top of the lot and make the necessary
connections.
Architect Ripley reported that he has
secured a sufficient number of con-
tractors who are pledged to begin work
as soon as the material is delivered and
hnish 1T without interruption.
| On motion of Mr. 1Hhursfon Atnahifaod