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The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1891-01-17

At IL o'clock to day L. j. Levey
will sell piece of land on the mauka
side of Hotel street, between Smith
and Nuuanu streets. The land was
formerly known as the Buffum Hall
premises.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1891-01-17

On Tuesday. January 20, at PM,
at the Y.M. CA. Hall f. nj. English,
B.A., will read a paper on "Falstaff,"
illustrated by readings selected from
Henry ". parts l and p.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1891-01-17

Court Diary-Monday, January
19th-bankruptcy of Akai-cred
itor's petition; bankruptcy of Ong
Chane-creditor's petition; and d
M. Crowley vs.. Hawaiian Gazette
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1891-01-17

Some of the crossing stones are
being replaced little lower than
they formerly were. Now let the
street car company either lower
their tracks or fill up the streets.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1891-01-17
PASSENGERS.
DEPARTURES.

For Maui and Hawaii, per stmr w G
Hall, Jan I6--Mrs Roy and three children,
Miss Kawewehi, Mrs Apaua, Wong
Quong, Akai, Mr. Wall, Mrs G l. Hopkins,
Mrs Kalnii, Malcolm Brown and 60 deck
passengers.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1891-01-17
SPECIAL BUSINESS ITEMS.

M. MoINERNY HAS JUST
SH2 opened and has for sale. the
Finest Assortment of Full
Dress Ties and Shirts ever displayed in
Honolulu. Now is your chance to get
ready for the Palace Ball. 2664-3t
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1891-01-17
Bottonry!
NOTICE.

lion. w. G. IRWIN AND HON. SAM
IL uel Parker both residing III Honolulu,
were admitted as members of The firm or
partnership known as the Metropolitan
Meat Company, on the 9TH day OF October,
1890.
METROPOLITAN MEAT CO.,
q. j. WALLER, Manager.
Dated this 10th day of January, 1891.
2665-IW
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1891-01-17

Two drunken sailors from the
schooner Mary E. Foster mistook the
sea for the schooner on Thursday
night. They were taken aboard by
their companions.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1891-01-17

The British bark William LIE La
cheur asks for tenders for $500
bottomry. Tenders to be sent to the
office of Wing Wo Chan & Co.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1891-01-17

Divorce cases will be heard at the
Supreme Court to-day.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1891-01-17

- Hon. Ell. P. Baldwin of Maui has
donated to the Kapiolani Maternity
Home $1,000. Who is the next to
follow the honorable gentleman's ex-
ample?
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1891-01-17
DEPARTURES.

FRIDAY, Jan. 16
Stmr Likelike. Cameron, for Hawaii.
Stmr w q Hall, freeman, for Maui and
Hawaii.
of Oahu.
Schr Mary e Foster for Kauai.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1891-01-17

Band concert at Thomas square
this afternoon at 4:30.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1891-01-17

The Kamehameha School enjoys a
three weeks vacation, commencing
to-day.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1891-01-17

The Time Signal for the Port is given at
IL n. I'm. (midnighD of Greenwich time or
] h. % m. "a :. p. NJ. of Honolulu Observatory
time.
1t Is given by the Steam Whistle of the Honolulu
Planning MI !, few doors above the Custom
House. The whistle IL sounded cor
recty at Honolulu Mean Noon, Observatory
Meridian, or 10 h. 81 m. &c 8. of Greenwich
time.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1891-01-17

Religious services at Harmony
Hall tomorrow at IL A. M to the ma
tives and at 3 and 7:30 P. NJ. to all
who understand English.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1891-01-17

A railroad engineer is wanted to
lay track. Apply to f. A. Schaefer
az Co.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1891-01-17
NOTICE.
NOTICE.

AS WE ARE GOING TO CLOSE OUR
"A business here before the end OF the
Chinese New Year, all our customers in
debted to us are hereby requested TO pay
the respective amounts owing by them as
soon as possible.
KWONG HANG CHAN & CO.,
per Wong Yung Ching.
Honolulu, Jan. 10. 1891. 2659-lw
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1891-01-17

1t is rumored that wedding will
take place in Honolulu next week.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1891-01-17
CHALLENGE!

MR.. J. MCDONALD CITY SH0EING
was anxious to shoot a rifle match with
me at 200 yards off hand, 10 shot scores,
best in 3, Tor the sum of $50, and as both
my friends and myself after using our
strongest efforts, have failed to fasten him
down to his challenge, / now hereby chal-
lenge the said Mr.. ]. w Mcdonald to shoot
a match with me at any time during the
next thirty days, 8 scores or more, 10 shots
each at 200 yards, off hand, Military rifle,
and in accordance with the rules of the II.
X. A., for any sum agreeable to him from
$50 to $500, stakes to be deposited with the
Treasurer H. r. A or some other respon-
sible person, upon acceptance Of this chal-
lenge.
E~Will the gentleman kindly put up
or shut up, and return that vase Play or
pay. JOHN KIDWELL.
2662-3t4
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1891-01-17
LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Arion picnic week from to night.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1891-01-17
Music at Thomas Square.

The Royal Hawaiian Military
Band, under the direction of Prof.H.
Berger, will give public concert at
Thomas Square this Saturday after
noon at 80 o'clock. Following is
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1891-01-17

The streets were in semidarkness
1ast night, the electric lights having
been shut off.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1891-01-17
CORRESPONDENCE.

We do not hold ourselves responsible for the
statements made, opinions expressed by our
correspondents.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1891-01-17

The adjourned meeting of the
Pacific Sugar Mill will be held at
the office of f. A. Schaefer q Co. at
Ii o'clock to-day
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1891-01-17

A span of buckskin horses and one
Hawaiian saddle horse will be sold
at Morgan's salesrooms to-day at IL
o'clock.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1891-01-17

TIME ADVERTISER Is THE
i leading daily paper OF the Kingdom
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1891-01-17
SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.
ARRIVALS.

ARRIVALS.
FRIDAY, Jan. Is.
Stmr Kaala. Hagland, from Hanalei.
Schr Liholiho from Kanai.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1891-01-17
Nfw advertisements.
Meeting Notice.

THE ADJOURNED ANNUAL MEET
L ing of the Stockholders of the Pacific
Sugar Mill will be held at the office of F.
A. Schaefer & Co., on SATURDAY, the
18th January, 1891, at IL O'Clock A. M.
1884 2t II. RENJES, Secretary.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1891-12-27
JOTTINGS ABOUT TOWN

Cornelius n Bliss vastly improved yesterday ans
his physician says he may be able to resume Ou'he'
George Edgar Gladden. the actor who took an o, w.
dose OF preparation containing laulanum a. w n
Compton House Christmas night. died yrsiei iay
Bellevue Hospital He had been out Of JOB Ana w
Justice Andrews OF the Supreme Court ha. gran,ss
Pilot WEIGH. under fvo years sentence inf no.
slaughter. temporary stay and IN order 70 ~. ~,
cause, returnablo Dec. 80 why he should MOI nav
stay pending appeal from his conviction.
ErAstus wimAn will give dinner to thirty pIV.A
nert railroad men IN the private room OF Tue nOT
House on Tuesday evening in honor OF iabre' vex
President OF the Mexican National Railroad -,
Thomas Il. ChAce the man who was arrestea ~ M
Astor House last October charged with ,Mptsssr
smoking opium was released on ball yesterday p,ect.
tined check for $4,000 drawn to the order ~ vita
o. Clarke and endorsed by him, was delos'ri ned
Commissioner Shields. Judge Benedict Da' ie4'
the bail from 5000. ,,,
Clara RvAns poisoned herself y. lteriay rs inr,il
. quantity OF cArboc acid and died VI a. sue t,pS
with Mrs.: Jennie Adams on the fourth Moor "'y %
ment ~ loS Lincoln avenue she dfAhk In tbs
ChristmAs Day. and she may have lhIs'"A'"
poison bottle for whiskey bottle. .,
g. Stephens Church which has been noted i 3r,es
Tor the beauty and spkndoI OF Its 'hr.in'a' orraI
WIN oelrbrate the festival Of 81. stephen M u.,ss
sr.l WIN Ls the csisbfsnt a. ii O'Clock, sna re ~
YAther klllott Of the PAhst FATHERS will @ Voiced
9Th tsn efehsstfs, both under the able dIsSs .a
vel = tks sssEaisS e g Esehsaa
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1891-12-27

eyed Re 4 ,u.yiysS, X sSn shs
dG spass9ss S Grs sms 3, New
Mrs Frances HSppin sitter lite o o. fs lsss
IL o sSs rd ME 4
hsiress q Tie estate Of Senator Anthony.
Mrs NsnsyA srssns .s IchS qressp sa
husband were closely related to Commodore
Oliver Perry and Gen. Nathaniel Greene OF
George r. Lord of Salem. Mass. Assistant
Clerk OF Courts OF Essex county. died on Fri-
dy Sssa for lime aSS or
sbriei period Register OF Probate for Essex
Joel Tester. the LARGEST land eyper in east,
Berks f Iebsnon. and Tsnssster Counties: disd
N Christmas night at his bis, h a9 ns on South
Mrs. william A. yndson ts dead In Syracuse s ,s;s
soun Van Ss fs HEB se youth
sn Mee' Of lancaster. Pa. died on Friday IN
ssa now he ssnerayp nsed IN carriage
p9iing.
nes 4. Algee. = yell.tp.9wn . 51ss.wsp 3;
papsr there sna died on GRsstmSs hight
e. e "a Weston Of the lungs. superinduced BY
,Mr,.Villiam Eaton. retired lumber NOR
ohant Boston. died on Thursday at the age
q 20 Vie was President OF the Broadway
NationaBank for number OF years
HamiNn Plat died yesterday at his hons,
lO5 ClXNr street, Willlamsburgh. In his I'D
year: HNwife died many years ago. Two
hRnn ssts Of fes%nstSn Ms sifS os On
master. BY Resident Cleveland in 1887 and
served two hrs
John MIN President Of the Nebraska Saw
lnRs Bank OF Snaha, o widely known hnancier
ana business hn. died on Friday OF consump-
n =: OGonnA mail agent, on the Central
nome In syracuson Thursday night
Capt; and ex-Sth tor John b. Lndley died
In mining and bafing circles.
=, Merrill Cievelanothe oldest resident OF Man
nus. Vnondaga couty died on Friday even
Ing. He was "a yeafof age.
Vim. Il Pyne. eomlsint clerk in the Mayors
Forty-eighth street.
John Jackson. founds Of tho town Of Jack
Goth year.
Moses g. saylee, onecf saratoes's oldest
merchants, is dead at hiAome there. aged ~
| years,
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1891-12-27
CHRISTM4s DAP VIOLENCE
Crimes saA Accidents that Marked the Day
II Various Perfs OF the Conntry.

Crimes saA Accidents shat Marked the Day
In Various Parts or the Country.
DETROIT. Dec. 28-The body OF Fred Zpinden
was found In the German Lutheran Cemetery
to-day. having been literally hacked to pieces
Zpinden left home on Wednesday night to get
some evergreen trees for Christmas. and the
police were unable to find him until yesterday
On the back Of the mans head were eleven dis
tinct wounds He was also stabbed In the
throat, right eye. and ear. and the bones in his
face were broken. The only cause assigned
for the murder Is that he had S14 with him
when last seen and nothing when found in the
cemetery.
BIRMINGHAM. Dec. 26-William Reese and
day. and yesterday she made him Christmas
present OF a revolver. This morning he called
at her homo for the wedding. but for some
room By themselves and high words were
ad es s1ana S S Hsr
0P Dec kss.e aissG Sss Pei
skos and tod Sssss 81 sfs
fITTssUaoa Dec. 2a-Asth result Of drunk
on carousals yesterday four probable murders
were reported. ~ the afternoon several for
kin were stabbed. Kofsto will die. but the
othsrH nSs Williams wa. fatally
stabbed by two unknown men.
On the South Side Casper Martzmark was
beaten with /. club and jumped upon by John
ed to live.
5Sss n ns a.: stf ssss
Collins Chadwick's condition Is serious. Two
cases OF self-destruction were also reported.
Bertha Bergner. n servant girl, hung herself
and q man named John Smith jumped into the
viv md vvaa cd 49,
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1891-12-27
HOW BLOCK SIGNALS WORK.
IL There System In Use That Makes Col.
IisiOns ImpOs sibles


Iisions Impos sibles
There ars several varieties OF the Sykes
block signal system in use in this country. On
most Of the roads 1t is made permissive." so
that more than one train is allowed within a
absolute Sykes system say that this is great
mistake. and that 1t is the cause of all the
rear-end collisions that happen on railroads
equipped with this system. It. is perverting
the real purpose OF the block system.
At tho time OF the collision in the Fourth
avenue tunnel. in February. 1880. it WAS adj
mitted that the operators frequently thrust
their pencils into slot In the cabinet and I'M
locked their own levers. This Is contrary to the
principles OF the Sykes system. but the
cabinets were expressly made so that the
men could release their arm levers and get
along faster, in case the electric circuit should
be broken or the the connection between the
towers In some way or other. should get out Of
order
Since that time General Manager G. n. Plat
OF the Grand Central station has made certain
improvements In the tunnel system. and he
says that 1t is now an absolute block sys-
tenn. But the New Haven officials say
that they have on their road between New
block signal system In the country. There is
ns. t.permisson whateSer By which an 9p-
and assistance OF the, operator in advance.
This system serves best to explain the Sykes
ta Es New 9ork * has DE-
In the following diagram the distance be-
SGfH saa The tie
trains moving in the direction Of the arrows:
A - B - C.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1891-12-27
Death Of the Hon. Edward w. Ksn.ley.

The Hon. Edward W. Kinsley. momber Of
the Massachusetts Board Of Railroad Commits
sioners. died last evening at his residence in
Boston. aged 90 years. A little over year
ago Mr.. Kinsley had an attack OF the
grip. from which he never fully recovered.
The imme diate cause Of death. however. was
hemorrlage Of the lungs Previous to and
aid 70. the Union cause during the rebel
President Lincoln. Gen. Grant. Charles Sum
ner. Gov; Andrew. and other leaders. and was
portant missions. In 1875 he was appointed
BY Gov Washburn u State Director Of the New
Gov Rice appointed him railroad Commission
or. and In 1881 he was reappointed by Gov.
of u Western financial concern. In 1884 he
yas Leappointed railroad Commissioning by
The once ever since. Y W. KinslsY Post d. A
r. Of this city, one Of the largest In the coun-
daughters survive hius
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1891-12-27

There are signal towers ut A. b. G. &c.. and
the Sykes system holds train approaching
tower or out OF the block BIC. leaving a
clear block for the SECOND train to en-
The operator In the tower might try as hard
A. he pleased TO turn the danger signal to
"eles y. :. signals are normally az DANCE" y
Els lever. Il is locked. and S he cannot s'S une
lock II himself. The cabinet Is locked
cally CONNECTED. In the tower ahead
30 operator must signal by telegraph to g.
and ask @ to unlock his lever. But @ will not
do this until the ilrst train has passed his
tower into the next block. leaving the block
that two trains shall not be in the sams block
ct once.
Ss IN his T.
the other hand. cannot work his "plunger"
until his own signal has returned to danger
q Ssss Ms tower. Sst b Wi nos tt !
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1891-12-27

are now 1000 ossSs-
me esnmsrs,si trsssnsrs q ne y.,t.d States are
the city next spring It win be centrally situated
The Montreal Herald has suspended publication The
Sasd va the princ,pai organ OF the late Ministry Of
Nrs Christian Disbcld, wife Of Michael Disboid. .
brass mouldsr OF New Britain, Conn, hanged herssf
Yesterday morning She had been sick with the Erip.
A. Holt, publisher Of the Echo religious Journal L.
sued In CAmdsn y, was Yesterday lined u 600 for
court e was committed TO prison until further OF.
dsrs OF the court u male.
Mrs. Annie Ksly, o widow AGED a ysars vas burned
. dseih {estsrdsy Horping ~ her grocery store Y Az
~ ~ q: g z e: 800. s:: e
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1891-12-27
LARGE FIRE IN CHATTANOOGA
Mere Than Half . Million Dollars' Worth
OF Property Destroyed.

. -
OF Property Destroyed.
CHATTANOOGA. Tenn. Dec. 26-D. B. Love-
man & Co. g grea. dry goods house. occupying
three stores on Market street. at the south
east corner Of Eighth. was discovered to be on
fire to-day while the clerks were at their
luncheon on the third floor.
The flames spread with astonishing rapid
ity. burning through the elevator shaft and
stairway. cutting of the escape OF about thirty
women employees. who were rescued from tho
windows by means Of the ladders Of the Fire
Department, aided by citizens. Two OF the
women fell from the windows and were
Injured and third was rescued almost suffo
Gated. The adjoining buildings were soon
aflame. the fire destroying property worth
more than half o million dollars In less than
two hours.
The fire began at 1890 o'clock. and by I 30
the buildings on the north side Of Eighth
street were ablaze. The buildings burned on
Market street were D. D. Loveman l.
Co.'S drygoods store. 4. c. Erwin Il
Co.. dryGoods: Christie Il Co. drygoods:
Chattanooga Library Association. Chamber Of
Commerce. Scwartz 4 Bro. boots and shoes:
Silva & ABBOTT, chinawnre. On Eighth street
these persons suffered: Webster Il Manning.
ton Fast Freight line, Great Southern Tea Co..
Iransp9rtation Company; i, + pix, barber:
Jsne
Southern. Bank and Trust Company. 7. A.
Roberts. jewellery; T. p. Charlton. Home sew
i Fourth %A'S National Bank. ar Hfh
real estate: C. c. Anderson. real estate Lucus
4 Peacor. Insurance.: Harris. Thompson
The Cherry street end of the Loyemsn block
was occupied BY about twenty office tenants.
and about half that number occupied the sec:
ond floor OF the vandeman block. which faced
t ;ss loss 4 nearly ssooooo with sRout
building in tho Adams block by fire, was slight.
The building was in flames severn! times. but
the iremen succeeded in Iuenching them
Ths building howsysST was almost hso0s entirely S
through the four floors carrying everything
portable to places OF safety.
The Trademarks auxiliary forms. Just
ready for the press run. were pied. and this
months issue. failed to make its appearance.
the Times office tonight attempting to ar:
range the Office Tho crowd was kept out OF
the composing ROOM and the paper will appear
as usual Tomorrow.
on the southeast corner OF Market and Eighth
Market and Eighth. and both sides Of Eighth
street between Market and Cherry streets.
destroyed and the principal boot and, shoe.
crockery and furniture houses. two banks. the
public library and Chamber OF Commerce
rooms. Cobweb Club. and o variety OF small
shops and Offices.
buildings were consumed. The public library
was badly damaged by water and smoke.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1891-12-27
Prospect P.rL opsa All C,.s Walk.

On account OF the wet day. only . short walk was
taken by the eleven members Of the Prospect Park
Open Air Club from tho Manhattan Cottage. consy
s nS read yesterday They went 20 Coasy Island
rey and J, Cunning, two new member In the CLUB
TON ths knf, County ksdYtsrs onqe spared on b. u.
s:'I al !. -, ssSs Sasssit .issss
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1891-12-27
BROOKLYN.

The Dry Dock Savings Bank has purchased s2ooeW
worth Of the 81 per cent. st. Johnland bonds AZ pa,
and the lafayette iaGurancs Company 5000 worth Al
the same rate.
Manager Arthur Loring OF Crawford's shoe store VA
summoned to Massachusetts, on Thursday by Iht.
telegram announcing his mothers illness ana on ~
return he discovered that Charles Ill., one OF the SeA"
had cleared out with $3.50
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1891-12-27

SUs;n~neG Masa' nn FeS II 1SMxa =" that
H., IT, NOT vet III His narenfs ware ~ Jrish
SescenT tb enIy as his senth year ne
Ia ' his native city. but in this tfis town. f no.
y s WIZ Iooein bacE n vi, rsnoon ME
In Wiiiiam ]. Seaman the "Msster Villa
whose Soyish soprano deliehted the IRE.
al after tSs var coGests nRn ~ the
I Iavorte With His diences outfits bubble was Was
asas a. In n Isy Rad ss r hs
Evening capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1888-1893, 1891-11-27
Importance of Foreign Languages

On the practical side foreign tongues
are useful to well nigh all professional
men. There are, in fact, few engineers,
school teachers, electricians, editors,
physicians, newspaper writers and lit
erary people generally to whom the
power to read at least two languages
other than English will not be found
of vital importance. The latest stages
of progress in the arts and sciences,
and in literature, are not infrequently
recorded first in the publications of
France and Germany, and the profes-
sional man who cannot read these at
first hand is at serious disadvantage.
The new material may come in the
shape of an article on some modern de-
parture in the practice of Italian peda-
gogy, an important paper i'll physics by
Helmholtz, hints of improved hospital
methods at Berlin, the account of an
engineering feat in Austria, the latest
developments in chemical theory from
the brain of Mendeleef, the newest
form of Weismann's explanation of he
redity, fresh experiments from Pasteur,
political speech, "a government meas
ure or a literary essay, and all these
may be needed by specialists, if not for
general purposes, long before they are
likely to attain to reproduction in Eng
lish. Boston Herald.
Evening capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1888-1893, 1891-11-27
Do We Teach Geology?

The cultural aspects of civilization
are due to geologic structure but in
how many of our institutions are stu
dents taught to appreciate the topog-
raphy or contiguration of the earth's
surface and its relation to structure, or
to observe with inquiring eye the forms
and contours of the landscape9 The
student usually learns the chemistry of
certain nicely arranged hand specimens
OF hard rocks and memories the names
of leading fossils or the crystallography
of minerals under the guise of economic
geology As 4 result, the study is sup
posed to be merely the study of hard
rocks and curious fossils.
Although the student knows these by
sight he cannot trace rock sheet above
the ground or below it, or see the great
soft terrenes void. of fossils and rocks
which make up the larger area of our
country, and cannot appreciate the
broader relations of structure to agri-
culture, hygiene, climate and civiliza-
ton. Hence the great unfossiliferous
terrenes are unknown; for example,
the nonmountainous regions of the
west and south, over which in places
one may travel from the Rocky noun
tains to the Gulf of Mexico without
finding fossil, a crystal or q building
stone. Robert T. Hill in Popular Sci.
ence Monthly.