Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1904-10-24
JOHN r. MUSICK.

JOHN r. MUSICK.
John r. Muslck. whose portrait l.
presented on the front page, Is one ol
the well.known western writers Of tic'
ton. He was born on a Missouri
farm, forty.seven years ago, and re-
celved his mental training at the State
Normal School at Kirksyllle. Mo,
While in attendance at that institution
he wrote q column once week for the
Journal Of that city. under the title,
Normal News" This was his first
effort at literary work and 1t resulted
in HE forming a partnership with a
printer Of the town for the purpose of
publishing a weekly paper called The
Tattler, to be devoted to town gossip.
The TattleT was soon discontinued.
and wher Mr.. Musick finished his
the study Of law, and in due time was
admitted to the bar. During this time
his taste for literature and his inclina.
tior for literary work had developed,
and he began Gevotlng the greater
par. Of his time TO literary pursuits.
Being blessed with a prolific mind and
/ wonderful endurance, he produced in
a short time q great deal OF matter,
, mostly romance. which was readily ac
cepted by leading publications. For a
number OF years he has been con
slant contributor to Harper's and other
standard publications.
I His most noted books are: "The
Banker OF Bedford" published in 1855
by d. Lothrop & Co.; Brother against
Z Brother" published In 1854, by J. S.
I ogllyle; Calamity Row." published
in 1887, by Rand. McNally & Co.; Go
| lumbia," published In 1890, by the
Worthington Co.; Columbian Histor
ical Novels" ~ volumes, published In
1S91-94, by Funk & Wagnalls Com.
pany: Mysterious Mr.. Howard" pub.
lished by Robert Bonners Sons; "Ha.
wall, Our New Possessions" publish.
ed in 1897, by Funk & Wagnalls Co.
Personally Mr.. Musick is a most
I agreeable and interesting man to meet.
He has a few peculiarities, one OF
which Is that he holds the Office of
United States commissioner at Kinks.
vile. There is little II any profit in
the Office and he Is In easy financial
circumstances, but still he holds on
probably because he is a Republican
and realizes that to resign would be
serious breach of party faith. 1t Is no
uncommon occurrence Tor him 10
leave one OF his beautiful heroines In
the clutches OF the villain for an en-.
tire day while he listens to the govern
ment officers trying to make case
against some wandering Willie" for
passing counterfeit nickel. He Is
noted for being possessed Of great
deal of the milk of human kindness"
and is exceedingly mercifuI in dealing
with the unfortunates brought before
him.
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