The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1903-08-24

ing the new Fish Market, Will be re-
moved which VIII modernize the beau
~ of Waiakea. The boat landing al
the river side owned by r. A Lucas
& Co, will not be disturbed by the
sea wall Upon investigation Mr.. Coop
er found this to be the only place in
the bay where a ships boat could land.
The necessity OF a boat landing being
apparent, the boat house stands. How
ever, r. A Lucas & Co. will build
new boat house according to plans to
be made BY the Superintendent Of Pub
lie Works.-Tribune.
". K. LYMAN ENTERTAINS.
Last Tuesday evening Mr.. and Mrs.
n. X. Lyman entertained number or
people at their residence in olaa. An
elaborate poi supper was served, which
consisted of Hawaiian delicacies of the
most tempting sort. After supper all
retired TO the residence of VIM. Rags
dale. where dancing was the order until
a late hour Good music was furnish
ed by the Olaa Quintette Club and all
present were delighted and a jolly
good time was had.-Tribune.
]. w. MASON HOME.
]. w. Mason returned Wednesday
from a two months trip to the Coast
Mr.. Mason comes home in the best of
health and is feeling good over the
prospects for improved business con-
ditions in Hawaii. On the Coast Mr..
Mason found a marked Improvement
in the feeling toward Hawaiian Sc
curities and a general belief that the
wear 1904 will see a return to easier
business.
FRONT STREET WIDENING.
While in Hilo. superintendent Cooper
closed a deal with Mr.. Dodge, repre-
senting the Bishop Estate whereby
Front street will be made an so-foot
boulevard.
The Territory secured a 20-foot strip
1000 feet long at an exchange of foot for
foot, adjoining government land being
taken by the Bishop Estate. The fence
will be moved over now and for the
next two years. the weeds will be kept
moved down on our peerless Ocean
Drive. There was no appropriation
made for the improvement Of this
street and none for paying damages to
property owners. However it is Mr..
Cooper's purpose to widen Front street
from waiakea river to Waianuenue
TAX APPEAL COURT.
The Tax Appeal Board was in session
in Hilo Wednesday. the case being the
appeal of o. t. Shipman. The court
consisted of l.. Severance, E. w.
Barnard and c. r. Blacow. The appeal
was from a valuation of ninety-nine
acres at s2,Ss5. Wise e. Ross repre-
sented appellant and Smith & Parson
the Territory. The Tax Assessor was
in the main, but reduction
of 900 was allowed on account of err
ror in the return of the area.-Tribune.
NEWS NOTES.
Hakalau mill finished grinding
Wednesday evening. The seasons out
put was about 1880 tons.
The Chinese are building a structure
on Piopio road intended for INDECENT
members Of their race.
The Home Rulers had an important
meeting at the residence of Senator
-. Tz,,acdou rfCht
Policeman Abraham. who was arrest
ed and tried at Puma for assaulting
woman, was pronounced guilty yester-
day by the Puma magistrate and fined
the sum of s25.
The meeting at Waiakea Mission last
Sunday night was attended by a very
large audience. John Baker made a
short but interesting speech. Mr.. Bak-
er gave a number of ancient Hawaiian
proverbs. His speech was along prac-
teal lines and was very much appre-
ciated. Next Sunday evening Rev. Mr..
Desha will make an address.
Judge Little and Clerk Porter left
Monday to go to Honokaa to open
court under the new law passed by the
last legislature. The law requires the
Judge himself to open the term, which
was done accordingly last Wednesday
morning.
Captain Ben Brown, of the police
department, and Ensign William Todd
of the Salvation Army have declared
themselves candidates for Sheriff OF
this county.
1t is understood that the Hawaii Mill
Co, through it's agents, Messrs h
Hackfeld & Co.. will grant right OF
way through its land for a driveway
to Rainbow Falls.
Contracts have been made by the
Olaa Sugar Co. for removal of fallen
trees from 100 acres of land at 15A
miles. The wood is cut into cord wood
and shipped to Honolulu
Miflxins-'aThat scoundrel Jobson
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