The Daily bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Hawaii]) 1882-1895, 1893-06-28
LATEST FROM HILO.
Supposed Incendiary Fire De-
StrOyS the Hotel Annex.
No Alarm and the New Fire Depart
ment Helpless.


years. 1t occurred on Thursday
morning, 22d inst. at the original
Hilo Hotel, now called the Annex,
the hotel proper being the former
Spencer mansion. The fire was first
seen at $3.50 a. M, flames issuing
from the front door. The police
we're called and few citizens came
to the rescue, but it was seen that
the fire was making such headway
that the building could not be saved.
Efforts were accordingly made to
save the hotel proper. A bucket
company was formed and water
thrown on the bath house and hotel,
and small hose was also used, all
with such effect that the hotel pro-
per was saved.
The new engine was brought up
by Wilson's horses, but too late to
be of any use even though there had
been water to be got which there
was not, The engineer was sick and
has since died, and those who were in
charge of the machine did not un-
derstand it sufficiently to make it
work. So it was of no use. In fact,
no bells were rung to waken any
body, as we have no alarm bell. We
should have one at once. A major
ity of the people knew nothing of
the fire until after the building was
burned down, which was one hour
after the flames were discovered.
The fire is supposed to be the
work of an incendiary-no doubt of
it. There was no one in the house
at the time. Mr.. and Mrs. Chas.
Furneaux occupied the first floor,
but were not at home that night.
They lost very valuable library,
containing some very choice works,
and other valuable articles. Only a
few of their things we're saved. Rev.
Mr.. Baptiste, who had occupied a
room but is now in America, left his
trunk and some books in his room
Most of his things were saved, with
a bed and a few clothes belonging to
Mr.. and Mrs. Furneaux. The smoke
was so dense and the fire SO very hot
that it was impossible to save but a
few things. The house was only
about five years old. 1t was insured,
but for how much is not known here.
1t belonged to the Victors, and one
of that family, now in Honolulu, has
the policy. 1t is thought that the
insurance will cover the mortgage
on the house.
j. Vierra, manager Hilo hotel, had
furniture in the upper story of the
house, which was only use,. in case
the hotel proper was full. His loss
he estimates at 500, and he had no
insurance, neither had Mr.. and Mrs.
Furneaux. If the Government have
an extra bell we wish they would
send it to Hilo for fire alarm bell.
AN UNPOPULAR ACTION OF THE P. G.
The removal of Mr. John Supple
been, Collector of Customs, Hilo,
was a great surprise to everyone.
There had been talk of his removal
short time since, and there was a
petition sent to Honolulu asking his
retention, signed by the leading citi-
zens and business men, for we have
the most entire confidence in Mr.
Stupplebeen, and are not pleased
with his removal. | am certain
speak the feelings of all loyal people
here. AS we are the ones that do
business with the collector and are
entirely satisfied with him, that
should be satisfactory at Honolulu
Some enemy has been trying and
succeeded in injuring our collector
He should be placed back in his old
position. He is sufficiently loyal fol
Hiloites. Was educated in Massa
chusetts and brought up there under
care of good man, General Mar
shall
CELEBRATION OF TIE FOURTH.
The Glorious Fourth will be cele
brated at Hilo by a luau on Cocoa
nut Island, gotten up by our enter
prising townsman, Mr.. j. r. Wilson
Transportation both ways and re
freshments at the small sum of on,
dollar each person. The fact tina
he will get it up is guarantee tha
it will be good time, and all viii
be pleased. No liquor will be allow
ed on the ground. A police force
will be in attendance. The Hilt
band will also play national airs
An Grafton is expected from Rev. E
p. Baker, and it is expected that W.
shall all be pleased.
DEATH OF THE FIRE ENGINEER.
| Hugh McGinnis, engineer of tn,
fire department, died on Sunday
25th inst. Mrs. A. b. Loebensteil
, remembered him kindly by sending
a beautiful cross of flowers to pu
; on his coffin. This deed of kindnes
, to the memory of stranger is o
such as will make the memory of thu
donor herself blessed. JAM.
b Hilo, June "A, 1893.
Hoods Pills are purely vegetable