St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-11-18
THESE RIDE HOBBIES.
Men of Saint Paul Who Enjoy
Bein G. Known as Ec-
centric.
Secretary Heatwole Never
Worries About Matt erS
of State.
President Hill, of the Mani
toba. Thinks Smoking the
Acme Of Bliss.
And Ignatius Donnelly Finds
Pleasure in Cryptograms
and Nursing Booms.

A-S-|I1 | III III InQtVluudl cases
!: s & !: {
O VIZ me- icy are called odd, or
= XXIhLIjW T eccentric, in direct pro-
W1/JM lortion to the depart
4 "a W VI res which they make
a IA W VI rom defined customs
"A NJ Or the temerity with
" w. which they ride into
N the fields Of established
/. Sc Each atom OF humanity in
the universe has opinions, ideas
and thoughts which radically differ
from tho sc Of his fellow men, and
such Individuals are often called pc
culiar and mentally regarded as being
more or less irresponsible, when the ac-
cllser is often the one at fault. and in
holding up the mirror for the reflection
of the others faults, he but catches the
image Of his our shortcomings.
Since early civilization substantial
evidence is afforded that there were
many men and. women who set at
variance all presidents of right and de-
cOrum, and established particular
code of ethics of their own. Old King
Cole was merry old soul, il we are to
Potiphar's wife differed materially
from the majority of her sex. and
Joseph. for whom she conceived so VIC
lent passion, might have been denom
mated '.blooming chump' had he
lived in 1901. Charles the Second, on
his death-bed, gave thoughts of Nell
Gwyme precedence
OVER AFFAIRS OF STATE,
And even in this degenerate age the
King of WnrtemDurg became so at
tached to pair of young American adj
venturers that it required the united
efforts of the burgomaster. the council
committee on ways and means and the
mutteringS of the engine Of state to in
duce the wanderers To skip over the
border.
1t is not necessary. however. to search
the pages of history for specimens of
the genus crank, nor to leave the cor
pOrate limits of st. Paul in order to find
men who differ from their fellows in
more respects than one.
Joel Z. Heatwole is good-natured to a
fault. and possesses an admirable but
peculiar trait-that he never allows
aught to worry or disturb him. During
the late campaign, notwithstanding the
fact that the Republican ship of state
drifted into. uncomfortahy shallow
waters, the secretary never allowed
himself to fret and worry. though he
was the most anxious man in the COM
mittee rooms. Upon his shoulders
largely rested the responsibility of de-
feat, as we'll as the credit OF victory. He
worries over nothing, takes life easy
and is sure to meet his reward in the
great hereafter.
j. J. Hill is like candle-he always
smokes when he goes out, and he may
also be likened to Aladdin's lamp. for he
always smokes alone.
Gordon E. Cole is fond of chasing
;.,l ,,,in tla
and will never discover his error until
the people lay out his political aspira-
tons with the club Of public opinion.
BaZ Armstrong likes to talk politics,
tells good story, is deservedly popular
with every one, and is passionately fond
Of old maid.
S. LowenStein likes TO distribute
cigars to the boys at retail rates.
William Tatnall is fond of writing
three letters a year to the Sporting
Life. and invariably collects his matter,
carefully culed from the afternoon
papers, for at least three months before
sending it.
Whitney Wall thinks "them whis k
ers'' are just too cute for anything.
Park Won Wedelstaedt is an inveter-
ate cigarette smoker, and takes coffin
nail before breakfast every morning.
CulC IallcIl l.-dfCS UuoIiiCSS lOi al
hour or SO. and on his return charges
himself up to some customer to square
himself for loss of time.
Col. Well never cares to give any
thing to political organization, for he
says IF give to one side | must give
to the other"
Ignatius Donnelly likes to talk about
the farmers and roast w. ID. Washburn.
The Sage thinks that brass Kettle
Bill'' was referred to in the Bible in
connection with the three-cornered con-
test between the rich man, the camel
and the eye of the needle.
Horace Dunno is a philosopher, and
loves to talk in his earnest, impressive
way of early newspaper days IN st.
Paul, together with their attendant
hardships. Horace imagines that now
adays the average reporters sit OIL their
back pOrches on Summit avenue and
drink cocktails and eat angel food.
William NJ. Bushnell's idea of heaven
is a glittering pageant under the grand
marshalship of William NJ. Bushnell.
Albert Scnetfer rides horseback and
makes nice appearance.
Gen. John B. Sanborn likes fine
hosiery and is a most fastidious dresser.
Judge Egan wears slOuch hat, goes
in but little for style. and argues case
with force and earnestnpSs.
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