The Albert Horner residence at Wailua was badly damaged by the tidal wave. Mrs. Horner was upstairs asleep at the time of the first wave. (Mr. Horner was out at work.) The yard-man and laundress tried to call her, but
The Albert Horner residence at Wailua was badly damaged by the tidal wave.
Mrs. Horner was upstairs asleep at the time of the first wave. (Mr. Horner was out at work.) The yard-man and laundress tried to call her, but fled when they received no response. Something, probably the flooding by the first wave, woke her up. She put on her robe and went downstairs, and saw the flooded condition of her home and grounds. However, when the waters receded she decided to go back to her room and dress. From her upstairs window, however, she noticed that the water in Wailua Bay had receded and a large portion of the bottom of the bay was exposed.
Realizing the on-coming of the second wave, with the one shoe on that she had at the time, she rushed downstairs and raced for high ground. She was caught in the current. Struggling, she was about to give up hope when she was pulled to safety by her gardener.
The lower floor of the home was badly damaged by the force of the water and the debris carried by it. Walls and partitions were smashed.
Temporary repairs are now being made.
The flats at Haena were practically covered with fish. So much fish, in fact, that there were not enough people to pick them up.
