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Books -and ssrsiness

In inducing hIs son to abandon a promising career in literature for business pursuits, Nelson Morris, the great pork packer of Chicago, has aroueed the ire of the pundits and dilettani and inspired the admi- ration of that constantly increasing class Of people who find in practical affairs much of enjoyment to self and broad opportunity to bestow benefit upon mankind.
 Mr Morris advances unanswera- ble arguments in support of his course. "A million men can write books, declares Mr. Morris, "but few have the opportunity that my son enjoys to become great in the business world. l would rather see him develop a capacity for affairs of practical life than be the greatest abthor of the century. I think a man of business does more for the community in which he lives and for the world in general than a writer Of books. ! emyloy ten thousand men, and I regard giving men an opportunity for employment as the highest philanthropy. A book is read by few A large commercial or manufacturing enterprise, well con- ducted, is a blessing to the world at large.
 Unconventional and prosaie as they sound, no truer words than these have been spoken of the real relations of the things that enter into life The writing of any but the greatest books, it is becoming evident, does not attest as high an order of intellect as the doing of things which contribute directly to the comfort of mankind. Indeed, the woeId is beginning to put low CT value on books and general liter ary effort than it did before civiliza- ton had advanced the race to the higher plane it now occupies. OfI course, the world will want books for many centuries yet, but it is possible to conceive condition of the human family when it will have no need of them. In proportion to the reading population, fewer books are employed to-day either as the means of enjoyment or the acquire ment of information than was the case before iliiteracy was the rule instead of the exception To the casual reader this statement will doubtless appear both preposterous and paradoxical; but reflection will show its truth, Education teaches men to be active rather than rehec tive, and the education which does rot do this produces Q race of men unfit to cope with modern condi- tions. Spain furnishes an excellent illustration of what it is here desir- ed to define, In point of illiteracy Spain yies with the poorest nations of South America, with tLeir rudi- mentary republics and crude civili
 zation; and yet more books per cap ita are annually turned out in Spain
 than in England, Germany or the
 United States, according to careful
 ly collated statistics. Republic.
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HoN. W. J. BRYAN IS beng Iioniz- ed throughout his tour el Old Mexi- co. He is expected to arrive in the City of Mexico Monday, at which time he will become the guest of President Diaz.
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FOR the steenth time the Little Rock Gazetts announces that the Springfield, Little Rock and Gulf road will be built. The engineers have arrived in Little Rock and will start on their reconnaissance Monday.
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The surest test of rich American $ brain power is given when be goes to England If he is weak and shallow in the upper story, he comes back soorning everything in this republic where he made his money and glorifying every thing British.
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TnE Hot Springs Ne,os truthfully says: "The closer a merchant draws his shell around him the few CT customers will break in on him. If you want business, bid for it through the newspapers. .
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PINE BLUFF. ARK. DEC. 15, l8o7
Notice to Weekly Subscribers.

Notice to Weekly Subscribers. Statements have been mailed this week to all subscribers, rendering a statement of individual indebtedness to the Semi-Weekly GRAPHIC for sub scriptions. These are sent out am nually in pursuance of regular bus mess policy, and we hope all state ments will receive a prompt answer and remittance. Should any error occur the same will be rectifed upon application to the business office. Prompt attention to these state ments will save time and trouble.
 Address all communications to the
 STRAWBERRY GRAPHIC,
 Pine Bluff, Ark
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THIs community will be shocked and grieved to learn of the terrible tragedy enacted by A. B. Thomas, a former Pine Blaf1ian, at Waco, Texas, Sunday night, a full account of which appears in the news coi- umns of this issue.
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TIE 2opulist State Central Com mittee has been called to meet at the Capital on December 28 for a confer eace. We should like to know what the Pops have to confer about.
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CONGRESSMAN CARMAoK of Tennes- see, has written his friends positive ly that q shall not be in the race for Governor.
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WE acknowledge with extreme fe- licity the return to our exchange table of the Congressional Record. Thanks for the courtesy are due Congressman John s. Little.
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KID MoCoY is growing in am bition and is reported to be anxious for a Ego" with Bob Fitzsimmons. But the Kid is young yet and impru- dant
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Gov. ATKINsoN's veto of the anti football bill may be regarded as a high kick against the Georgia Leg islature.
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EDITOR LUDWIG has retired from the newspaper business, having sold the Conway Log Cabtn to Mrs. Robens and MT. Carr.
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TIE people, regardless of party, will join with the President in sym pathetic sorrow over the death of his venerable mother.
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ALL Of Pine Bluff is feeling happi- CT today-at least those who heard Gov. Bob Taylor's happy lecture.
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Inopportuno sholling.

The troops were storming temple or a palace, and O'Shaughnessy stopped before a mirror and stood twirling his mustache and admiring himself, though the bullets were whistling round him.
 "Bedad, Shaugh, he said to him. self, with grin, we're fine figure of man.
 Crash came bit of lead, which starred tho said mirror into a thousat cracks, quite obliterating Shaugh 's features.
 "Bodad, said he coolly, "ye've spilled foine view that had of mo. self. "-London Mail.
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ToDAY's GRAPHIC (the Sunday edi- tion) consists of twelve pages-see that you get all of them.
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Within the last four months ten strikes have been ordered by the New York Brotherhood of Cloalmakers, and they have practically gained all the points they eontended for.
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TnE seventh annual convention of the Federation of Labor is in ses- sion at Nashville, Tennessee.
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EX-MAYoR HALL, of Little Rock, died at his home ia that city at ? o'clock Sunday morning.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1897-12-10
He EScaped.

A warrant was issued at noon yester-
day charging Dunbar, ex-lieutenant Of
the Mounted Patrol, with serious Of
fense. Several officers were out after
him, but he could not be located. After
the Moana had sailed it was believed
that he had somehow slowed away on
that vessel. However, Officer Bowers
and a newspaper man both reported
seeing Dunbar after the Moana left,
The search was then renewed with the
result that Captain Parker satisfied
that Dunbar did get away, with
the assistance of a friend on the Doric.
Dunbar sold his horse and sent word
to chum to take his fine dog for a
Marshal Brown was very
anxious to capture and prosecute the
officer.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1897-12-10

Some changes contemplated for
quite time are soon TO be made at
the Y. M. G. A. The present large
office occupied by Messrs. Coleman
and Cheek will become the game room,
with an office for Mr.. Cheek on one
side Of the entrance. Mr.. Coleman will
shift his headquarters across the way
to the game room, which was a couple
OF years ago the location of the secre-
tary. The change to the present ar
rangement was made when the gymna-
sium was opened so that the secretary
could occcpy point that would bring
the physical culture room under his
vision. This will now be the especial
care of Mr.. Cheek, while Mr.. Coleman
will cOnfine himself more particularly
to the general work. 1t has been pro-
posed that the large hall upstairs be
converted into game room, so out
fitted that everything could be put
aside when 1t was desired to use the
place for an entertainment. Then the
upper lanai would be available for
lounging place.
Mr.. Coleman has just received from
the East set of pictures of interest
to the Y. M. c. A. One is the famous
group that visited the home Of Queen
Victoria during the great convention
held at London. Others are of work
and interiors of societies in the States.
Some of the technical work and in
structions of American Associations is
almost past belief. Fine speciments Of
carving. mechanical drawing, clay mo-
deling etc.. are shown in numbers.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1897-12-10
Steamers Racing.

Both the Moana and Doric will burn
tons upon tons Of extra coal between
this port and San Francisco. They left
an hour apart last evening and will
race to the Golden Gate. Carey is mas
ter of the Moana and Smith of the
Doric. The former is new ship of
the Union line lately chartered by the
Oceanic company. She has fine en-
gines now that they are trained" and
has done some very fast steaming. The
Doric is veteran, but has record of
IL knots, and Smith is believed to have
more sporting blood in his makeup
than the captain of the Moana. A
of bets were made in this city
on the result and the passengers will
make heavy wagers
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1897-12-10

he present premises could be used as
a temporary home of non-leprouS
children of leprous parents. Lahaina-
luna should be more helpful to itself.
1t might be we'll to secure legislation
for a reform school for girls 1t is
desired to keep really criminal classes
out of these schools. All members
were agreeable to these suggestions.
A new school on the Beretania lot
is pet project and 1t is planned to
have new building at Vineyard and
Liliha
The subjects in which candidates
will be examined for Teachers Prim-
airy Grade Certificates are: Written
Arithmetic to percentage, Mental
Arithmetic, English Grammar, Dicta-
ton, Spelling, Reading, Geography,
Composition, Penmanship and Meth
DDS of Teaching. An average standing
of 50 per cent entities the candidate
to a first-class Primary Grade Certi-
ficate, valid for three years; an aver
age standing of Is per cent entities the
candidate to secohd-class Primary
Grade Certificate, valid for two years
an average standing of IS per cent.
entities the candidate to a third-class
Primary Grade Certificate valid for one
year.
The subjects in which candidates
will be examined for Teachers Gram
mar Grade Certificates are: Arithme-
tic, Grammar, Algebra to Quadratics,
Plane Geometry, Composition, Physi-
ology, Theory and Practice of Teach
ing, Descriptive and Physical Geogra-
ply, General, American and Hawaiian
History, Penmanship and Essay Writ
ing. An average standing of 80 per
cent. with satisfactory evidence of
good moral character and five years
successful experience in school-room
work, entities the candidate to a Life
Diploma; an average standing of S5
per cent entities the candidate to a
first-class Grammar Grade Certificate,
valid for four years; an average stand
ing of so per cent entities the candidate
to secOnd-class Grammar Grade Ger
tificate, valid for three years; an aver
age standing of Is per cent entities
the candidate to third-class Grammar
Grade Certificate, valid for two years.
The examination for Grammar Grade
Certificates will be limited to those
holding first-class Primary Certificates,
or their equivalents.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1897-12-10
Municip al Go vernment

The Young Mems Research Club
meets this evening at 1880 at the home
of Rev. D. P. and Mrs. Birnie. A full
is expected and there will
be several visitors present. The pro-
gram for the evening is a continual
ton of the study of municipal govern
ment opened by Mr.. Ponds paper of
last month There will be remarks
and discussions on the new charter of
ton there and on city parks and play
grounds.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1897-12-10

Minister Shimamura did not receive
Government by the Doric. COnse-
quently there will be nothing further
in the correspondence between this
country and Japan in re immigration
till after the S. S. China arrives The
failure of letters to arrive by the Doric
is ascribed by Mr.. Shimamura to the
fact that a new Minister of Foreign AZ
fairs has just taken Office in Japan and
to the further circumstances, that Min
to the further circumstance that Minis
ter Hoshi, the Minister to the United
States reached Washington only this
week. after his visit home.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1897-12-10
Season Opening.

The Wilder steamer Lehua was taken
from the resting basin couple of
weeks ago and now the Inter-Island
boat Kauai, which has been having
lonesome time for a few months, is
again in commission, with Captain
Bruhn at the bridge. Chief Engineer
Walter Bromley again takes charge of
the power on the Kauai. His assistant
is Lamson, promoted from the Kaala.
Lamson is succeeded by Ferguson, who
has been an oiler on the Mauna Loa
and Jim" Delaney, recently of the
Mounted Patrol, goes out on the Mauna
Loa.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1897-12-10
At The HOSnital.

Word received from the Queens
Hospital late last night was in effect
that Peter Quinn was resting easily.
The half-caste boy hurt at the Pail
Wednesday did we'll the first night,
but was not so quiet last night. There
is no reason to believe that the lad is
fatally injured, but it will be some time
before he is able to be about again.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1897-12-10
Plans On The Wav.

Capt F. S. Dodge of the Survey De
partment has received from the States
the shipping receipts of the plans and
specifications for the Honolulu sewer
age system The drawings, etc., have
been shipped from New York by Ru-
dolph Herring. 1t will be remembered
that Mr. Herring made surveys and
studies here, and it is anticipated that
his plans will be very elaborte and at
the same time especially suited to the
needs of the place and all local con-
lditions.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1897-12-10
SPECIAL BUSINESS ITEMS,
IF YOU BUY A SINGER.


You will receive careful instruction
from a competent teacher at your
home.
You can obtain necessary accessories
direct from the company's offices.
You will get prompt attention in any
part OF the world, as our Offices are ev-
erywhere and we give careful attention
TO all customers, no matter where the
machine may have been purchased.
You will be dealing with the leading
company in the sewing machine busi-
ness, having an uneQualled experience
and an unrivalled reputation - the
strongest guarantee Of excellence.
Sold on easy payments. Repairing
done. B. BERGERSEN, Agent.
1615 Bethel Street, Honolulu.
The City Carriage Company possess
only first-class hacks and employ only
careful, steady drivers.
Carriages at all hours.
Telephone 113.
JOHN S. ANDRADE.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1897-12-10
New LieutenantS.

Marshal Brown arranged the line of
the horse Police company yesterday.
Second Lieutenant Spillner was ad-
vanced to the place made vacant by the
dismissal of First Lieutenant Dunbar
Private Huston, who has for long
time been considered one of the best
men in the detail was given straps and
will hereafter act as second lieutenant.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1897-12-10
WOMAN'S EXCHANGE.

215 Merchant St.
Hawaiian Curios-Fans, Leis, KAPPA,
Niihau Mats, Idols, Baskets, Seeds,
Shells and Calabashes.
Hawaiian Cook Book, Guava and
Poha Jellies and Jams.
Autographs Photographs Of Presi-
dent Dole, paintings on Bamboo, En-
brcideries. Fayal Knitted Doilies and
Centrepieces.
Hairdressing, Manicuring and Glove
Cleaning. Telephone $50.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1897-12-10

London water color painter, who
ordered soda water at a bar, and was
hit in the eye by the cork when the
barmaid opened the bottle, has recov-
cred $1,000 damages from The pro-
prietor of the restaurant, though no
structural injury was done to the eye.
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SHOWERS TONIGHT.

Fair and Warmer Tomorrow After
noon.
Forecast till pm. Friday-For the Dis
trict of Columbia and Delaware, showers
tonight; fair Friday; warmer Friday after
noon; northeast to north winds.
For Maryland and Virginia, fair, preceded
tonight by showers in eastern portions;
warner in western portions Friday; north
east to north Winds
The storm off Charleston has diminished
in intensity and has moved to eastern
North Carolina: it's center being west OF
Hatteras. Gales continue off the New
Jersey and southern New England coast
and will be severe today.
The pressure is high over Texas and
Newfol nGland and off the north Pacific
coast
Rains have occurred on the southern
New England coast and in the middle and
south Atlantic states, except fair in Florida.
Wednesday morning the lowest tempera-
lures ever observed in the third decade OF
September were reported in the extreme
south Atlantic states, Savannah, degrees
Jacksonville, degrees: Tampa, degrees;
Jupiter, Z degrees, lower than the lowest.
During tine past "a hours the temperature
has risen in the Ohio and lower Mississippi
valleys and the Atlantic states, and has
remained nearly stationary elsewhere.
The following heavy precipitation Tin
inches) was reported:
During the past "A hours-Aususta, 2.6O;
ST. Mathews, S. c., go; Spartanburg, s. C..
go; Batesburg. S. c., 800; Columbia, 5.
c., LIS: Union Point, Ga, 2.1O: Waynes-
boro, Ca, 10 Washington, Ga, 3A;
Camak, Ca, $50; Greenwood, s. c., 2oo.
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will endeavor to have a change made in
the system. The delay also shows the
necessity for an interpreter at the Police
Court. There are several members of the
force who speak three or four languages,
it is stated and it may be that one of them
will be detailed for duty at the court.
The police are making strenuous efforts
today to effect the capture of Di Nunzio.
Policemen Kimmell and Howard, who
worked all night on the case were out
bright and early this morning, as was
Precinct Detect tive Aniss. Then Detective
Helan took a hand in the investigation
baltimore Police Notified.
1t was stated that Di Nunzio had gone
to Baltimore, and thinking he may make
an effort to leave the country on one Of
the steamships from the monumental city,
the Baltimore authorities were furnished
description of the man by telegraph, and
requested to visit the steamship offices
and arrest him if possible.
The fugitive is about thirty years old,
and about six feet tall. His complexion
is very dark. and he has heavy mustache.
1t is stated that he worked in q piano
factory in Boston, and afterward lived in
New York. About two years ago he came
here, and about four months ago went to
live in the house where, 1t Is alleged, the
assault was committed
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-23
BANKERS FILE PROTEST
London Clearing Association Opposed to Any
Silver Reserve.
Organized Movement Begun tn In.
to Take Similar Action.

LONDON, September 23,-The protest
which the London bankers drew up at their
meeting In the clearing house yesterday
against the policy Of the governor of the
Bank of England in announcing its will
ingness to maintain oRe-fifth of Its bullion
reserve in silver. was presented to the
bank today. The resolutionsis accompanied
by formal letter, isand'gthe resolution
itself is In the name Of the clearing house
association. A majority of The membership
was represented and unanimously adopted
the resolution, which is as follows:
That this meeting entirely disapproves
of the Bank of England agreeing to ex-
ereise the option, permitted by the act of
1884. of holding one-fifth or any other pro-
portion whatever of silver as reserve
against the circulation of the Rink of
England notes.
That copy of this resolution be sent
to the Bank of England, the prime minis
ter the first lord of the treasury and the
chancellor of the exchequer."
Try to Influence Other Bodies.
An organized movement has begun to
induce other commercial bodies to protest
against the announcement of the governor
of the Bank Of England.
high official who was participant in
the negotiations bet ween the United States
oimetdlhc commissioners and the Brit
1sh cabinet, said today to a epresenta tive
of the Associated Press:
fear the bankers will brighten the
government into receding from their stand
Tor blmetallism. They have forgotten thai
parliament unanimously resolved meas
ures to secure stable par of exchange
between gold and silver, and Sir Michael
Hlcks-Beach 0he chancellor Of the ex-
chequer) pledged himself to do all in his
power to carry the resolution into effect.
Press and Public In Error.
1.-The English public have forgotten also
that ten of the fourteen members of the
agricultural commission signed a report
recommending bimetall.sm as a palliative
Tor the agricultural depression in England.
The public and the newspapers seem to
think that the governm is Influenced
merely by desire to secure the good will
OF the United States when it is attempting
ment." -
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acted in the police court this morning
Harry Shirley was fined 81 for disorderly
conduct The case of John Coleman,
charged with stealing s. from Owen Car
rol, was continued until tomorrow morn
ing.
"vngs' I'm Evidence.
Now that the cold weather is coming
on police headquarters are being besieged
by tramps for lodging at night. The sea-
son started off last night with four dodgers.
The tramps W. re marched out of the city
the first thing in the morning.
Meeting Of Fire Wnrdens.
There will be meeting OF the board of
fire wardens Ell the Relief Hook and Lad
der house tonight. The presidents of the
Columbia and Hydraulion fire companies
will be present to discuss the purchase OF
new hose for the department.
Chichester Released.
George Chichester. the last of the trio
charged with burning Constant Ponnelrs
barn, was acquitted in the Fairfax county
court yesterday evening. Edward jamie
son, the negro who claimed he was made
to do the work, was the only one con-
victed and sent to the penitentiary. He
received seven years.
Brevities.
Louis Brill, who has been i'll for some
weeks past. is improving.
Judge Norton of the corporation court
has issued a cap:as for the arrest Of John
Nelson. a fugitive from justice.
James E. King has returned from visit
to Harper's Ferry.
Mr.. Thomas Hoy and family have re-
turned from Oakland. Md.
Jackson Council. Junior Order U. A. NJ,
held meeting last night.