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The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-06-16
GREAT MEN ARE
GREAT SMOKERS
Prof. Huxley Said Tobacco Is Sweetener and
Equalizer of the Temper"

A devotion to the joys Of nicotine would
seem to be a distinguishing feature of
many Of the worlds greatest men, if we
may judge by the large number of ia
nous people who have admitted their sin
cere attachment of the weed, says Tit
Bits.
The late Charles Spurgeon was an en-
thusiastic smoker, and braved a consid-
cradle amount of popular disapproval
rather than abandon his daily Whit. On
one occasion he actually made a refer
ence to his cigar-smoking habits in the
course of a sermon, indicating the alb
solute propriety Of a minister of reli-
gion following this practice If he felt
disposed.
His majesty the king is, and always
has been, devotee of the weed, and in
this example he is followed by nearly
all the continental sovereigns. President
Mckinley, of the United States, is said to
be one of the best Judges of cigars in
the Union, though he does not indulge in
smoking to any great extent.
The famous writer, Thomas Carlyle
was rarely seen without clay pipe be-
tween his teeth, and one Of his most ia
nous literary panegyrics is devoted to
the delights of Lady Nicotine" Victor
Hugo was also a passionate lover Of to-
bacco, and paid fabulous prices for his
cigars.
Guizot, the French historian, considered
that it was tobacco which heightened his
life to an inOrdinate degree; while Charles
Kingsley. the immortal author of West
ward Hoi" was unable to compose sin
gle line of his brilliant work until a cigar
was firmly set between his lips. Robert
Burns was a persistent smoker, and
would sometimes consume a pound Of
tobacco per week.
The late Lord Tennyson, when being
asked how he had enjoyed a continental
tour, confessed that he had disliked
Venice because they had no good cigars
in the town. but toward the latter por-
ton of his career the laureate abandoned
cigars in favor of clay pipes, made spe-
cially for his own use.
Prince Bismarck was an inveterate CT
gar smoker, but that his good-hearted-
ness could triumph over his love for the
weed was proved during the Franco-Ger-
man campaign, when he resigned a cigar
which he had been treasuring for use
after the battle to a wounded soldier who
cast longing eyes at the precious weed.
His great contemporary, Gen. Moltke,
was rarely seen without huge cigar be-
tween his firm lips.
Prof. Huxley stated in the course of a
lecture that he considered t'>'1'.' - "a
sweetener and equalizer of - '9rr,"
and he supported the theo,y : m
ing vast quantities of the al
occasions. Charles Lamb, t.ss ctful
eSsayist, held a similar opinion, AMI he
was once heard to express the wish that
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-06-16
ABOUT TO ERUPT.
italian Scientist Says Vesuvius WIN
Soon Resume active Operations.

Italian Scientist says Ne5uNfuS VIII
Soon Resume Active Operations.
Prof. Matteucci, the distinguished Ital-
ian scientist and careful student of Mount
Vesuvius' vagaries, predicts that new
eruption will take place in a short time,
and from various indications he feels sat
istied it will be no Slight one.
He has considered 1t well to utter a
timely warning, as experience has shown
that VesuviUs, when it vents its wrath
unexpectedly does a great deal Of dam
age to persons and property in the vi
entity.
Prof. Matteucci IS no alarmiSt, bu;
bases his prediction on the fact, which he
has noticed that various new assures ar
now forming near the summit of the
mountain, and this, in his opinion is at
unquestiOnable proof that masses Of Law.
and other matter soon will be again bclch-
ed forth.
His close study of the volcano during
the recent eruption confirms him in this
opinion.
Day after day he continued his investl-
cations. often at the peril of his life, anl
as q result the account of his work. which
he has just forwarded TO the French
Academy of Sciences, contains more facts
about VesUyius than were ever known be
fore.
He noted the daily changes that took
place IN the crater during the eruption.
and he even measured the height which
was attained by the great mass Of igns
Gus matter after the mountain had vom-
tied forth.
The largest Of these masses assembled
to a height of J37 meters. and when !;
fell IT occupied a space Of twelve cubic
meters, and was found to weigh 81 co.
kiiogrammes.
1t Travelled through the air at the rate
Of eighty meters second, and II Is est
mated that a force equivalent to e15,00
horse power must have been required Il
send it on It's skyward career
This enormous mass fell dangerously
near the professor. This was not the
only occasion however. on which he a.
most lost his life, and his friends are
still wondering how he managed to es
cape the constant shower of fiery rocks
that threatened him during the entire
eruption.
At one time It was rumored that he
had been killed but happily this proved
to be false, and now many are c5ngrat-
ulating him, not only on his good fortune
in passing through 50 many pcrHs IN
scathed. but also on the Skill and fore
thought which have enabled him 10 as
certain the time when the next eruption
may be expected.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-06-16

berry vines. The farmer knows that he
must not interfere If he wants his work
done.
During the season the pickers are pur-
posely kept short of money. The farm
er will cash s. worth of tickets occa-
sionally, if the plea is good. But the
rule is to pay when the season is over.
The farmers find that this is the only
way they can keep their labor. The
pickerS are not asked to sign a contract
that they viii stay through the season;
but the padrone promises that they Will
when he brings them, and the reten-
ton of wages answers every purpose
After the farmer has received his ber-
ries from the pickers his troubles are
just beginning. The fruit is carefully
sorted and packed in crates for the mar
ket. There, are thirty-two standard
deals directly with the commission mer-
chant, the finer berries are usually worth
3 cents a quart at the shed. The farm
come back to him. 1t is hard to say
what ultimately becomes of them, but
they travel ali over the country. The
New Jersey farmer must look to his sup
ply long before the season opens or he
will be short. He usually buys from
the South when the farmers there are
New England season is later than the
New Jersey, and crates from here are
sent on there. But the farmer never
gets any profit out of it, although his
packing costs him about l cent a quart.
The picked green berries, of course, are
useless. If the picker had left them
on the vines they would have been
worth cash in a day or two. For three
or four hours after the pickers have
done work the sorting shed is a busy
place. The boxes are put into crates and
sent to the nearest railroad station for
the berry train. All the New Jersey
railroads run one such train a day and
sometimes two. The cars are sealed at
the train comes along. The aim IS to
get them to the Camden terminals short
ly after midnight. Every train has
the smaller stations These crates are
not sealed. That is where the trainmen
come in.
The difference between 5 cents a quart
for the finest berries and what the Phila-
delphian pays at the market, represents
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-06-16

riucked the berries enc by one, but has
literally grabbed them off the vines by
hsndfuls in his haste to make money. =
good picker will show scarcely stain
on his fingers after FIVE hours wCviI.
Another thing, bad picBers fill up the
bottoms of the boxes with green bCrries,
hoping that they will elude the Wig a1ce
of the sorters. 1t takes a long L =
convince them that this is hos
task.
ENGAGED THROUGH PADRONES.
Like everything else involving the en-
I,lOynent of Italian labor, the farmers
ind it better to engage their berry pick
CTS through padrones, or contractors, as
they prefer to call themselves. The Itdl-
ian workers like this padrone system and
discourage every attempt to break 1t up.
The padrone is their guide, philosopher
and friend. They depend absolutely on
him for everything. He shows them how
to make their money, how to collect it,
how to bank it, and how to take out
draft to send home to Italy.
If a farmer does not pay his pickers
promptly, or does not live up to his prom
Use as regards living arrangements, the
padrone knows it. If a farmer is the
reverse of this. the padrone knows it also,
and advises the pickers accordingly. The
padrone reaps his harvest from both
fields, but he makes most out of the
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-06-16
EXCHANGING CARDS BY WHOLE
SALE

Rear Admiral Robley D. Evans. IN hts
book. "A Sailors Log" published By
the Appletons tells how Emperor Wni-
lam solved a perplexing social matter AT
the opening OF the Klel canal. as Eol-
lows:
I'm the space Of TWO days ell this
fleets had arrived. and were composed OF
the finest ships in the nav.es of the
world. The question OF the exchange OF
official visits under such circumstances
was a most puZzling one, ana here the
good sense OF the emperor showed cut
strongly. He designated one OF his o.
vessels. very large and roomy one and
invited all admirals and captains TO mes.
him there at breakfast. With the in
vitation came request that each [fould
bring his orderly provided with a mail
bag After the breakfast was over the
orGerlies were drawn up III line ans
each admiral and captain dropped Ms
card in all the bags except his own. anc
thus IN g few minutes cards had been
exchanged with all hands After that
II one had time. ne could call On such
officers as he had known before. or those
whose acquaintance he cared to make"
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-06-16

However, he came into the Office one
day when he got his monthly wages and
said he wanted to pay something on that
account. He came in regularly every
month after that and paid me S. or $40
on that old account until the bill was
all squared up. 1 thought it was indica-
showed how he was built. I can well re-
member that first time that big raw
boned youth came into the Office and
how surprised I was when he handed
over the first payment on that account
1t wasn't so many years ago either At
the time think that young Tom Cole
was the support of a widowed mother
and several younger Children
WASTED NO TIME.
Thomas F. Cole spent several years
working on the railroad. and it was hard
work at that. But he never wasted his
time, and did a good deal of studying
after working hours. 1t wasn't long be-
fore he was given a position in the Calu-
met & Hecla Office. His start there was
as office boy, and he was a sort Of all
around handy man for time, later be-
In the counting room. 1t was just
eighteen years ago when he left Calumet
for the first time. left the position with
the big copper corporation and went to
Iron Mountain, where he was given a
position as cashier for the Chaplin mine,
later becoming chief clerk for the same
mine: Cole was always active, and all
the time he was employed in the offices al
the Chaplin he was studying the problems
of the iron mines, and in a short time had
a most excellent grasp of the situation
His knowledge and ability attracted the
attention of the management, and in SO
he was given the superintendency of the
Queen group Of mines at Negaunee Since
then his rise has been meteoric. With
his wonderful business capacity his knowl-
edge of mining gained in childhood when
he worked at the old Cliff mine in Kewee-
nav, and his ability to grasp the indus
trial situation and handle it properly,
Tom Cole has shown himself the man
wanted by the steel people, and his pro-
motions have been steady and rapid. With
and the widening of the field of industry
in the iron mining lines. new problems
have presented themselves with wonder
full rapidity, and the financial men at the
head of these mighty industries felt that
in leaving them to a man of Coles ability
they could depend on their being properly
cared for.
Mr.. Cole is known to hundreds Of Calu-
met people. friends of his youth who
have seen him go on and on. step at
time, and obtain the recognition which
they always knew his ability warranted.
He has been O. frequent visitor in the
city, having number of relatives there,
the Hoatson family being closely con-
nected with him. Every time he goes
back to Calumet for brief stay such
as he is able to make, he is always the
Mr.. Cole is closely identified with a num-
Der of Calumet business men in the Calu-
met & Arizona mine at Bisbee, being one
of the board of directors of the mine and
his good opinion Of the property was one
OF the most important factors in the de-
clsion Of the local people to go into the
zeal --l IN
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-06-16

the profit that somebody else besides the
grower gets.
After the home market is supplied the
shipments to distant markets are pre-
ment is an industry that is increasing
every year. All the way from Florida
to Vermont it furnishes tens of thou
hhood.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-06-16

working on the railroad, and I don't be-
Meve he was getting more than $35 or $40
a month wages. There was an old ac-
count at our store that he was under no
obligation at all to pay. It had been run
ming so long that it was outlawed. and I
never expected to see cent of it. The
folks at the time didn't have the cash
to pay it and I never once thought of
trying to collect it from Tom Cole
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-06-16
Vain Person.

Baltimore American.
eve had a big argument at our liter
airy club this afternoon" said Mrs Tigg.
THAT SOP" asked Mr. Tigg. Some
body have new hat?"
mo, indeed. 1t was that proud Mrs.
Readem. She claimed that she could
understand Henry James. Said she had
found the key to his stories, and that it
was to read them backward
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-06-16
A Tardy ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

F7EnTnOnd DISPATCH.
Wife, never knew anyone that was
so indisposed to action as You are. |
don't believe you were ever in hurry
in your life.
Husband-You are wrong, madam. You
seem to forget the time when I pro-
posed to you.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-06-16
A Good Average .

Detroit Free Press.
Parke-After twenty years of married
life, how do you manage-aS well as
ever?
Lane-Yes about as well I understand
my wife almost as we'll as the first three
weeks we were engaged
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-06-16
Attention. Modern woodpen

You will probably never again have
such grand opportunity to visit the noted
resorts of Sault Ste. Marie and Mack
mac Round trip only 80, June IA and
IS tickets good 10 days. 500 Line ticket
Office 379 Robert street.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-06-16

The 500 Line Pan-American rate Ii
5000 for the round trip.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1901-05-15
Lord Fairfax's Strong Box.

\ dispatch from Winchester to the
Baltimore Sun says: The workmen
engaged in transferring the records
of the Shenandoah Valley National
Bank from their old building to their
temporary headquarters came across
an interesting relic of the long ago
last Saturday afternoon, when large
iron chest, once the property of Lord
Fairfax, Baron of Cameron, was I'M
earthed. For thirty-tive years the
chest had lain in the bank vault and
no one living knows its contents.
The strong box descended from Lord
Fairfax to Felix Roberts, owner of
lakewood, near Winchester, and a
relative of the old Baron. When Mr..
Roberts died, about forty years ago,
he had named the late Henry NJ.
Brent, cashier of the bank, as his ex
ecutor, and placed the chest in his
custody. Much secrecy was main
tanned regarding the contents of the
chest, and Mr.. Brent died without
telling anyone what was in it. The
bank officials have refused to open it,
as it is not their property, and hence
much mystery and curiosity prevail
as to the chests contents. 1t is
known, however, that Lord Fairfax
kept his deeds and valuable paper:
in it.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1901-05-15
Blue Ridge Eunt Club.

Blue Ridge Iiunt Club.
The Blue Ridge Hunt Club will
hold its fifth annual exhibition 81
Saratoga Springs, May 25th, 1901.
The programme is:
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1901-05-15

DR.. Scott, alias Harry Murphy. the
flimflamer, is again free, this time
having gained his freedom by a cum
ming scheme from the Clarksburp.
v. Va, Jail, IN which he was serving
a term for prscticing his nefarious
tricks in that city. Requisition pa
pers had been issued by the Governor
Of West Virginia for Scott's delivery
to Sheriff Smallwood of this county
TO be brought here and tried for
breaking Jail. Sheriff Smallwood
went after Scott last Thursday, reach
ed Clarksburg that night, had his
papers properly identified by the pros
ecuting attorney of Harrison county.
and the next morning he went to the
Jail to get DR.. Scott. To his amaze
ment he found the bird had flown
during the night. Ia the night about
eleven o'clock jailor Lang says a man
called at the Jail, representing him
self to be Sheriff Small wood, and de-
msnded the prisoner wanted by him.
This man never produced papers of
any kind to show that he was our
sheriff or to show what right he had
to the prisoner, and upon these flimsy
orders the jailor released Scott
TO this man, who was evidently d
confederate of his.
This loose way by which Scott Sc
cured his freedom should receive the
strlctest Investigation from the West
Virginia authorities, as the actions
of several of the officers Of Harrison
county are clOuded with suspicion
that Il bride was passed. Common
wealth's Attorney Lewis received a
telegram after Sheriff Smallwood had
left from a constable saving that
SCOTS sentence had expired when
~ Is KNOWN II had not, aud Scott :
wife went to another officer and
asked what sam of money was need
ed to secure her husbands release.
In addition to the prisoners thirty
day sentence, he had "A fine of $50 to
pay, which had not been paid or re-
United by court
Commemorative Attorney Lewis
aud Sheriff Smallwood deserve much
praise for the efforts they made to
carry out the law in this matter aud
1T is to be regretted that they were
thwarted at the moment when sue
cess was almost theirs.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1901-05-15

IL Is with regret we note the illness of
Mr. r. ID. Hsrdesty, who is confined to
his home here with a severe attack of
typhoid fever. He has shown no i'm
provement in the last few days, but his
condition is not considered dangerous.
Mrs. w. T. Ramey has been suffering
for the past three weeks with an attack
of infiammatory rheumatism. We are
glad TO hear that she is better at this
writing.
Mrs Jas. A. Clipp, of near Summit
Point, is i'll with an attack of typhoid
fever
Rev. Edw. Wall and DIR. c. K. Lippitt
have gone TO Alexandria TO attend the
Episcopal Council as representatives of
Grace Church here. Rev. Robt. L.
BroOking and Mr.. John r. Castleman
have gone also to the council from the
Wickliffe Church.
Maj, Charles Ellet Cabell, of the 32nd
Vol Inf, which has been mustered out,
reached this place Monday evening from
San Francisco and is stopping with his
family at DR.. Cyrus McCormick's. Mai.
Cabell returned from the Philippines
April 29th with his regiment, where he
has seen active service for over a year.
He is looking hearty and well, and one
would judge from his appearance that
our new possessions agree with him.
Mrs. Susie Hammond is visiting her
father, Capt. !. T. Griffith Mrs. Ham
mOnd will leave shortly for New Mexico
in interest of the Missionary work with
which she is connected
Mrs. ). l.. Palmbaum and son, Elkins.
have retured from visit to Baltimore.
Miss Katherine Mcdonald spent Sat-
urday and Sunday at her mothers home
in this place
Mrs. :. NJ. Taylor and children, who
have been visiting for some time in
Fredericksburg, Va, returned home last
week.
Mr. Norman Smith and wife, of Luray.
were in town last week visiting friends
Miss Sadie Ferguson spent Sunday
with her sister. Mrs. Jas w. Foley.
Mr.. Stuart Boyd, Of Martinsburg. WAS
in town sunday
Mrs. JAS. r. Elwell. of Washington,
Va, is visiting her parents near town
Mrs J. Hammond Siler. after visit Of
several weeks 10 her mother, Mrs A. R.
Castleman, has returned 20 her home
with her little daughter in Berkeley
Springs. w va.
Mr.. Louis Scheuer was in Baltimore
I l.
clothing store. Mr.. Scheuer is constant
~ adding neat and nobby spring cloth
ing TO his stock and has now one Of the
best and cheapest lines Of clothing he
has ever handled. Go TO see him and let
him show several of those nice suits TO
you.
Miss Lula Shackleford has returned
home from an extended visit 10 Wash
ington, ID. c.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1901-05-15
To Organize a Colt Show.

All persons interested in the or
ganizatlon of colt show in Clarke
county are asked to meet at the
courthouse, Berryville, Saturday,
May 18th, at o'clock, for the pur-
pose of giving the matter considera-
ton and outlining plans of such an
organization if deemed advisable.
Everybody should take al interest
in this matter, and We hope sufficient
encouragement will be given the
promoters of the organization to
place it upon q solid basis.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1901-05-15
Tribute to the late Mrs. Dorsey.


The following beautiful tribute to
the memory of the late Mrs. Amanda
Dorsey, who died recently in Front
Royal, is taken from the Warren Sen
tinel:
Mrs. Amanda Dorsey, widow of
DIR. Hanson Dorsey, died at her home
IN this town on Sunday night, April
2Sth, after q long illness. For years
Mrs. Dorsey had been al invalid and
confined to her room, yet from that
room a quiet though powerful influ-
ence for good went out through a
large circle of friends to all parts of
our community, for no one could Wis
1t and know her without being in
spired by her patience and courage
under her atfliction. With a strong
faith in the love of her Saviour she
recognized everything as from His
hands and looked upon the bright
side of every event IN life.
She was devoted member of Cal
vary Episcopal Church, and although
unable for years to attend its services,
her interest in it was always alive,
doing all she could to help forward
its usefulness In the community. Pa
tient under her bodily affection, brave
and submissive in bereavement and
sorrow, cheerful and grateful for all
her blessings, she was an example of
godly living to all who knew her.
HER PASTOR.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1901-05-15
The programme is :

The programme is:
1st- Green Hunter class, #. Jump;
purse, So; conformation, 90 per Ct
2nd-Single Drivers, over Il hands
prize, whip.
3rd-Heavy Weight Hunters; purse.
$40; conformation, 80 per CT.
4th-Double Drivers prize. bits
5th-Light Weight Hunters; purse.
IS; conformation, so per CT
6th-Tandem Teams; prize. laprobe.
1th-POny Jump; prize, So.
Sth-Flat Race; sweepstakes; entrance
50
9th-Boot and Saddle Race, Bag Race
Flag Race and Potato Race.
l0th-Park Saddle class. 49, hands and
over; prize, whip.
llIh-Park Saddle class. 15l and un-
der; prize, pair of spurs.
l2th-Steeple Chase, p miles across
country. Free for all; purse, $40.
Refreshments served or grounds
Commences at l p. III. sharp. Entrance
TO grounds, % and 10 cts, and cts. soI
horses or vehicles.
Entrance fee 10 per cent.
For further information apply TO
W. F. RANDOLPH,
Wildwood, Va.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1901-05-15

a remedy for Nasal Catarrh which
is drying and exciting to the diseased
membrane should not be used. What
is needed is that which is clea nsing,
soothing. protecting and healing.
Such n remedy is Ely's Cream Balm.
Price 80 cents at druggists or it will
be mailed by Ely Brothers, So War
rem Street, New York. The balm
when placed into the nostrils,
spreads over the membranes and is
absorbed. a cold in the head van
ishes quickly.