The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-06-16
LITERARY NOTES.

A further evidence Of the Americaniza-
tion of England is recorded in the dainty
volume, "a Pinch of Snuff" about to be
issued by Lewis Scribner & Co., of New
York, in which 1t is noted that the costly
snuff-boXes which are TO be feature
of the coronation of King Edward will
be filled with American snuff If the lin
tied supply available is equal to the de-
mand. 1t seems that the king. who is al
ready a postmaster in the gentle art of
snuff taking, and whose example is reviv-
ing it's use In fashionable circles, has
discovered that the finest snuff in the
world is produced in America. This snuff
is made from particular kind Of perique
tobacco which Is grown only in two
parishes of the state of Louisiana. This
perique snuff is practically unknown In
America, all Of it being taken by the
fashionable European trade. 1t is sup
piled regularly to Pope Leo, King Ed
ward, Emperor William, the Sultan of
Turkey and other crowned heads. AS the
members of the court circles of Europe
are faithful imitators of the throne the
increase in the fashionable use of snuff
will contribute directly to the prosperity
of at least one section Of the United
States.
The June number of Mines and Miner
ais contains, among others, the follow
ing articles: "Bauxite Mining in Geor-
gia," by A. w. Evans: portland Ce-
ment." by Richard X. Meade; Auditing
Mining Company's Accounts" by
Charles v. Jenkins; Centrifugal Pumps
for Mine Work" by Prof. W. r. Crane;
Trapping Drowned Workings" by w. p.
Wilson. jr.; "Prospecting for Coal in
the Western States" by Prof. Arthur
Lakes: "Cheap Gas and Fuel Without
Smoke" by Alton d. Adams; ''The
Prairie Region of Northeastern Colora-
do" by Prof. Arthur Lakes; "The Edu-
cation of Mining Engineers, Surveyors,
ETC.. in Germany" by j. j. Monaghan;
Determination for Mine Foreman's Ger
tificate, Birmingham, Ala, January,
1902" answers by Erskine Ramsay. There
are also the departments of practical
Mining Studies" "PriZe Contest" and
correspondence" which contain much
matter of interest to all connected with
the mining business.
The expected retirement of the Marquis
of Salisbury will be taken note of by the
Century in the July number which is to
have as it's frontispiece a portrait of the
marquis drawn by George T. Tobin from
a photograph and printed in tints. 1t is
said to be a remarkable piece of drawing
and to give an agreeable and faithful idea
of this experienced and forcible diplomat.
In the same number will be printed
sketch, with anecdotes, of the marquis by
Julian Ralph, setting forth attractively
career which is virtually an epitome of
the diplomatic history of England for the
last quarter-century.
DIR. Henry van Dyke contributes the
leading article to Harpers Bazaar for
July. His subject is 1.-The Strenuous Life
for Girls" and the paper contains much
food for thought by the girls Of today
and their parents. Another striking arti-
Gle is "IIave Women Sense of Humor?'
by Robert j. Burdette. Anna Wentworth
Sears follows with most attractive ac-
count of "a Luncheon for Little Girls"
in which many new ideas are presented.
The illustrated short story OF the number
Her Friend"-is by Elizabeth G. Jor-
dan.
The July Delineator has an excellent
article on mushroom culture. in which
the statement is made that more fail
ures are traced to using poor or i'm
properly prepared manure than any 9TH
er cause. A description Is given of how
the beds should be prepared. the spawn
set and developed until the time for
gathering. Readers in search of an oc
cupation with which to employ their
spare time to advantage will do well to
give this article their attention.
Harper & Brothers will publish on June
II new volume of stories by Elizabeth
q. Jordan. entitled TALES of Destiny"
The stories deal with crucial moments In
the lives of men and women. and are
said to be written with power and insight
Harner & Brothers will publish on June