The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1892-06-08

Inc dry weather still continues
and several of the plantations
throughout the district have been
compelled to stop grinding on &C
count of there being no water tc
fume. In some places the cane is
turning yellow, and the young plant
is suffering severely. For quite a
while we all enjoyed the dry spell
after the long rain we had, but when
valuable properties are being seri-
ously affected, it takes a different
aspect. Since the middle of Febru.
airy last, very little rain has fallen.
1t has been a fortunate thing for
Hilo that the waterworks are in oper-
alton and supplying good, clear
water for drinking purposes. The
water is particularly good and cool,
but the supply even here has run
short, and those in the upper end Of
the town suffer With very little ex-
pense another spring short distance
above the present one might be tap
Fed, which would ensure the supply
under all circumstances that are
liable to occur here. The roadside
streams which are so pleasant fea-
ture IN Hilo, are almost dry, ard we
miss the ripping music of the water.
The weather has been hot and the
dust bad.
A cargo of bicycles has arrived, and
may be seen supported against the
front OF one of the offices or occa-
sionally vending it's way around the
streets of the town. The umbrella
attachments would not be appro-
pirate unless sun umbrella were
used. An electric fan might be added
with comfort at present. Still it all
marks another era in Hilo's history.
There is a first time for everything,
and first times are coming along fast.
Mr. Vierra, proprietor OF the Hilo
Hotel, has leased the old Spencer
Hotel premises, lately occupied by
Governor J. L. Baker, for increased
accommodation. This large addition
should give him plenty OF room for
any large party that should suddenly
come down on him. It's pleasant stu
alton besides will be greatly enjoyed
by tourists. Should the tourist travel
increase next year, as anticipated, he
viii be ready for it.
The new steel truss bridge over
the Honolii stream Is just about com
pleted. The false work has been
taken away, so that the bridge now
stands out In relief and presents
fine appearance. The bridge has been
raised several feet, and when the
sbutments have been filed In it will
ease the grade very much.
The bridge across the Wailuku
river Is now being rebuilt. The tim
Der work that has been In the bridge
has become very rotten, and it is high
time that it was being replaced. With
these impro7ements, and the new
bridge just built across the Waiakea
river, transportation throughout the
district Is pretty safe.
Rev. I. Gulick returned home last
week, and the town has missed his
presence During his stay he made
himself particularly agreeable and
useful to his large circle Of friends.
The Chautauqaen Circle had the
benefit Of his presence and interest
ing remarks at their meetings. His
personal acquaintance with some OF
the American Authors under cor
aideration added greatly to the
charm Of his remarks. His lecture
on Evolution was clear exposition
OF his views on the sabiecs. and
helped greatly to put inquirers on
the line Of deeper study on the sub
ject- We are always pleased with
his personal liking Of the town aud
community, and enjoy his visits.
The news OF another recipient revo- /
luton nipped in the bud came to Us
by telephone on Thursday last. The
news was nos altogether Q surprise. /
p among certain elements Of society /
here It was expected Some one has
been recently mildly agIteting the /
question, bat what good HiIo would !
accomplish II : revolution ia rather |
difficult TO imagine. Is Ia too bad /
that the country should be kept IN q I
state Of agitation which IL inIurinq
Us materially abroad, and it il sin
eerely 20 be hoped that the sgitators
this tIrae may get their deserts. !
Frank PixleT, IN the Argonsat, deals |
with the Paris anarchists II 2 sensI- (
be manner, suggesting that as thaY /
are Lot serving the eause Of humanity I
n tEeIr present. attempt, they
might do SO by Offering themselves I
As subjects for vI7Isectioa- Probably
the suggestion world not be alto
gsSher out Of place
mona has been gestIEg plenty Of
ran for the past several weeks, and
ka1 Is green and IaxGrIasIng.
Tie engagement Of Mr. T.. Turner
and Miss J. Curtis IL announced. F
The wedding is 70 take place n 4
couple o. months
DR. g. P Andrews, whc, has been
here several weeks visiting, returns
by this steamer.
Mr., 4 G. LoqekIn, Of HonoIagu, Is
II town.
The bgrkeEtIns Amelia, Captain
Ward, arrived OF the I'd instant, u
days FROM the Soc1d, With $1,000
feet lumber for G. E. Richardson
When discharged, sEs viii sail for
M2a1zoas for sugar.
The bark Harvester, Cgpsafn Rock. I
arrived On she 30th Instant L days
from San Francisco With general
cargo. Passengers Miss Curtis and
Mise ESreE