Home Rula Repubalika, Volume I, Number 3, 9 November 1901 — Page 2
2 HOME RULE REPUBLICAN, SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 1901.
THE COURT OF FIRE CLAIMS.
Runs Short of Funds—Generous Citizensare Asked to Help.
At a meeting of the Executive Council the other day the Attorney General rendered an opinion, at the request of Auditor Austin in which he held that money for defraying the expenses of the commission could not be diverted from any other source, and that the $2,000 appropriated for the government witnesses could be used for no other purpose than that for which it was intended. After repeating in detail the causes and circumstances which brought about the request for his opinion, he concludes with the following:
"It would be a great pity if the work of the Commission should be left unfinished merely for want of two or three thousand dollars; but there seems to be no alternative unless some public spirited citizen advances the money and trusts to the next Legislature for reimbursement."
Here is a chance for our reputed multimillionaires and well known wealthy citizens to step in and help the cause of justice along, for with the known obstinate and stubborn qualities of our venerable but imbecile Governor, the possibility of a call for an early session of the Legislature to appropriate the necessary money to carry out the objects of the Commission is far removed. Every day that passes by lessens the chance of the poor unfortunates who were burnt out of house and home getting a fair measure of justice, as some of the witnesses are dying out, while others have left for other shores; and further, memory fails with the lapse of time. We should not allow the efforts of the Commission to adjudicate the just claims of all concerned in the unwarrantable destruction of property by the Board of Health to be stopped before they are fairly through, just merely because of the lack of a few thousand dollars. Who will be the first one to come forward to the rescue?
PACIFIC HEIGHTS.
Few cities in the world can boast of as many scenic attractions in the same area as Honolulu. Waikiki, Diamond Head and Kapiolani Park are but an hour from the center of town. Moanalua's magnificent landscape gardening is about the same distance. The world-renowned Nuuanu Pali is but an hour and a half from the harbor over a most attractive and excellent macadamized road.
The less accessible places, such as the head of Pauoa Valley and Pearl harbor, present sights well worth the trip, but the easiest, most comfortable and quickest way to see them all is to take a Pacific Heights electric car at the end of the Nuuanu tramway. It is safe to say that five cents never was able to give pleasure in the Hawaiian Islands as a nickel spent in a ride up to where Desky's powerful naval searchlight attracts attention of all the residents of the city.
By day or night the trip is equally delightful and the view excellent. Both day and night the cars are filled with those who want the benefit of the higher altitudes and purer atmosphere. The ravine between Nuuanu street and the foot of the heights is a revelation. The winding roadway up the heights proper is full of surprises. But the climax is reached when the car stops at the quaint Japanese teahouse at the upper end of the line. Here all kinds of temperance refreshments are served. By an easy footpath still further heights are accessible. From this point, Pearl Harbor spreads out as a map. Diamond Head cuts the sky on one side and Punchbowl's dishy slopes lie many feet below. In the other direction the incomparable coloring of the sky where they meet the peaks of the mountains at the head of Pauoa Valley and Nuuanu Valley make a picture no painter has ever been able to accurately reproduce.
A residence on such a spot is an incomparable boon to any city, and to tropical Honolulu it is almost the "seventh heaven" in the Paradise of the Pacific.
P. O. Box 992 TEL. WHITE 811
KWONG YUEN HING CO.
Importers and Dealers in
Chinese Silks, Handkerchiefs,
Grass Cloth, Matting,
Fine Teas, Manila Cigars,
GENERAL MERCHANDISE
922 NUUANU STREET, AND 16 HOTEL STREET,
Honolulu.
Tel. No. 53 P. O. Box No. 222
KING ST., NEAR O. R. & L. CO., DEPOT
OAHU LUMBER & BUILDING CO.
LUMBER MERCHANTS
CONTRACTORS AND BUILDERS
Importers and Dealers In
Doors, Sash, Blinds, Paint, Oil and Builders' Hardware
Grand
OPENING
CAMARINOS'
Gambrinus Saloon
Alakea St., near King
Everything
Very Touching
Beautiful garden scene contains coffee trees in full bearing, bananas and pineapples, all inside.
EVERYBODY INVITED
COTTAGE on Emma Place; centrally located. Enquire of Dr. Alvarez, 1240 Emma street.
Walters, Waldron Co., Ltd.
COMMISSION MERCHANTS
Queen St.
For Sale
A BEAUTIFUL suburban residence, with fine, large dwelling and outhouses, barns etc.; fruit trees and ornamental plants; area about 1 1-4 acres; for sale cheap. Inquire of
Mrs. R. W. Wilcox
Title Clear.
Country Residence Site For Sale
RICE LAND and house lot at Moanalua, near main road, adjoining Damon's land, 1-2 acre. Price $800. Deeds at expence of purchasers.
Mrs. R. W. Wilcox
Title all Clear.
For Sale
ONE IMPROVED HOPUSE LOT, on Prospect street, on Punchbowl slopes, commanding a fine view of the sea and surrounding country; fine drainage and healthy location; water on premises. Terms: Half cash, balance on mortgage.
Title Clear.
Mrs. R. W. Wilcox
TWO FURNISHED HOUSES for lease, on Palace Walk and Punchbowl street, fronting Electric Car Line, at very reasonable rates. Terms: Not less than two years. Apply to
Mrs. R. W. Wilcox
For Lease
SEVERAL PIECES OF LAND at Waialua, Oahu, near the Haleiwa Hotel. A fine opportunity of getting residence, store or hotel sights in a growing town of a few hours' ride from Honolulu. For terms inquire of
Mrs. R. W. Wilcox
N. FERNANDEZ
NOTARY PUBLIC
TYPEWRITER, ETC.
Office: 208 Merchant St., Campbell Block
Rear of J. O. Carter's Office
Tel. Blue 751 P. O. Box 194