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The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-11-22

a time is well pictured in this romance
of the "Great River" The story Is
placed in ST. Louis and ether Missouri
towns in the first half Of the nineteenth
century, when all travel between st.
Louis and New Orleans was by the
finest boats ever seen on any river, ac-
cording to those who remember them.
This very we'll told and exciting tale
is of love and the commercial war which
took place between the railroad and
the steamboat, between the older order
and the new It's chief actors are two
veteran river men, Capt. Andrews and
Capt. Blair, mil1ionaires both. The
former, Andrews, is far seeing enough
to realize that with the advent of rail-
reading the boats are doomed and he
desires to pull out and get in on the
ground floor" in building a road from
ST. Louis to New Orleans. He offers
his partner a chance to go with him,
but Capt Blair is indignant at his old
friends action and scorns the very idea
that his boats will ever be superseded.
So Capt. Andrews goes alone determin-
ed to ruin his former partner as re-
venge for the insults he has heaped
upon him. He sends his son to negoti-
ate for the right of way which must
go through the property of Capt. Blair
John Andrews meets his fate in Flea
nor Blair, daughter of his fathers old
partner and active enemy. Here is
material for a good story, and the
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-11-22
VIRTUES OF COMMON SALT.
1t Is a Valuable Medicine, Good for
Almost Everything.

Salt cleanses the palate and furred
tongue, and gargle of salt and water
is often efficacious. A pinch of salt on
ward by drink of water, often cures
sick headache.
Salt hardens gums, makes teeth
white an sweetens the breath. Cut
flowers may be kept fresh by adding
salt to the water. Weak ankles should
be rubbed with solution of salt water
and alcohol. Rose colds, hay fever and
kindred affections may be much re-
lieved by using fine dry salt like snuff.
Dyspepsia, heartburn and indiges-
ton are relieved by a cup of hot water
in which a small spoonful of salt has
been melted. Salt and water will some
times revive an unconcious person
when hurt, if brandy or other reme-
dies are not at hand. Hemorrhage
from tooth pulling is stopped by filling
the mouth with salt and water, Weak
and tired eyes are refreshed by bath
ing with warm water and salt
Public speakers and many noted
singers use wash of salt and water
before and after using the voice, as it
strengthens the organs of the throat.
Salt rubbed into the scalp or OCCASION
ally added to the water in washing pre-
vents the hair falling out. Feathers
uncurled by damp weather are quickly
dried by shaking over a fire in which
salt has been thrown. Salt always
should be eaten with nuts. and des-
sert fruit salt should be specially
made
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-11-22
Hobos Great Readers.

Most tramps are omnivorouS readers.
and they are posted upon a wide range OF
topics. In speaking or tramp readers a
man who has had a chance to study these
peripatetic students said the other day:
You hardly ever find genuine hobo
that is an ignoramus. You find lots of
men who are tramping who are doing so
because they haven't intelligence enough
to earn living, but / am speaking of the
real hobo, who is a wanderer from choice
and who would not work If he had the
chance. These fellows are pretty wise, I
can tell you. They can tell you more about
what is going on in European politics than
a college professor can, and they know
almost everything that is coming off in our
own country for the next six months.
the hoboes sitting along the railroad
track reading a frayed and soiled news
paper. Often you will see them picking
UP the loose pages lying in the streets,
and do not believe l ever saw traces or
a tramp's campfire around which there
was not left one or more old newspapers,
where they had been cast aside after
reading. Then the tramps haXe a sort Of
travelling library. too that few people
have ever heard Of. If one tramp finds an
old magazine he will read 1t and then
pass 1t to some other tramp. 1t keeps
going the rounds in this way until 1t Is
worn out. IL one picks up book some
place 1t does service In trampdom for
months.
II never saw a tramp with fresh pa
per in his hand, but l have never run
across one of the wanderers that did not
show he was a careful and constant read
er.'-Chicago Inter Ocean.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-11-22

been given the privilege of coming into
the world and being redeemed through
the plan of salvation that is open to us.
That class is the whites.
The third and last class OF spirits
is the class that fell. Because of their
rail- they are compelled to reside in
bondage. They are given carnate bod
les, but can never lift the yoke of bond
age. That class of spirits includes the
negroes
Abel, the body servant of the
prophet, believed in Joseph Smith as q
prophet and the latter day dispensa-
ton. Hence, he is the only one of his
| race who ever overcame the conditions
of his bondage
For the colored race. however there
is an exalted state in the next world
into which they may go. Provision has
been made in the teachings of the
Prophet Joseph so that the negro may
step up into the preliminary state OF
exaltation, and when he gets there
chance is given him to accept redemp-
ton, according to the teachings Of Jo-
seph Smith"
Mr.. Brown Immediately arose and
declared that no such teachings ex-
listed in the Bible. In refutation of the
assertions of the patriarch he read
several selections from the Bible citing
instances where men with black skins
had been saved. He attempted to calm
the feelings that had been aroused by
the remarks of the patriarch. He Of
fered assurances Of hope and salvation
to the friends of the dead man.
Bishop N. A. Empey then attempted
to gain the attention of the audience
to reply to Mr.. Brown. He was refused
the privilege of speaking by those In
charge of the services.
Burns family are Mormons, though
the young man is said to have never
affiliated himself with the church.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-11-22

marked contrast as those of his royal
master are genial, friendly, breathing
the WarmeSt affections, undiSturbed by
rank or position, while the ones writ
ten by Bismarck when he expressed his
love for Wilhelm, are stiff and show
him as ever mindful that his friend is
a king or emperor, and his master
They are stilted, formal documents, as
compared to those of Wilhelm to him.
AS king or head Of an empire, he signs
himself almost always your grateful,
devoted Wilhelm" or your faithful,
devoted friend" It is interesting to
note how absolutely Wilhelm leaned
upon Bismarck, even consulting him
upon every detail of his actions, never
even comforting an order or honor upon
any one without asking Bismarck If it
was advisable and what degree he
should confer. These letters, many of
them, were sent by a messenger, who
was to wait for an answer. Even So
this trust and confidence showed no
weakness in the royal master; indeed,
they evinced a clever mind, one keen
to appreciate that he could not do bet
ter than to abide by the decisions of
great intellect wholly devoted to his
interests. 1t is not surprising to learn
that Bismarck left these letters for
publication; they are a complete vim
dication of his position and indorse-
ment of his policy by the man he served
if such thing were needed. 1t is
somewhat disappointing to find left out
entirely the correspondence which must
have passed between the two with even
great frequency during the events
which lead up to the Franco-Prussian
war; also many concerning other mo-
mentouS affairs One wonders what
kind of reading these letters will make
for Germany's present lord; his treat
ment of his grandfathers friend, to
whom Wilhelm believed the people of
Germany were indebted for their en-
pire, was not to his credit. Though
Bismarck tried for years to lay down
the burden of state affairs and retire
to private life for the rest his health
demanded, Wilhelm refused him and
said in plain words that it was impos-
sible for him to do without his old
friend. In nearly every letter-which
in SO many instances were accompanied
by costly gifts-he paid tribute to the
wonderful ability and faithfulness of
his chancellor. To quote one of these
letters will suffice. On the anniversary
of Sedan, Wilhelm sent Bismarck an
order, writing: "Today's anniversary,
which brings up before me one of the
greatest events of the twenty-five years
during which we have worked together,
also reminds me that on this day and
during two wars you stood by me, not
only as a sterling counsellor, but also
as q soldier, and that there is in Prus-
STA an order for merit which you do
not possess. / now repair the
omission by bestowing on you the en-
closed order pour lie merite, and also
add the oak leaves to show that you
ought to have had 1t long since, and
fta.af
know SO well that you have the heart
and feelings of soldier, that 1 can
hope to give you pleasure with this
order, which so many Of your fore
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-11-22

it teaches in very simple, logical
way, the first steps in number. 1t is
easy, and appeals to the natural inter-
est Of the child in counting, besides
being adapted to his various capacities.
1t sets no limit upon his individual eff
forts and gives the widest possible field
for oral work and drill There are
abundant illustrations and very simple
drawings which serve as models for the
child. Each new term is illustrated
and introduced in script Both script
and type are sufficiently large to facili-
tate reading and copying. In the foot
notes are helpful suggestions for teach
ers, outlining the oral work and black
board drill. 1t will overcome many diff
ficulties now commonly found in
teaching this subject, and will supple-
ment thoroughly and satisfactorily the
work of the teacher.
Five Little Peppers at SchooI-By Marga-
ret Sidney. The Lathrop Pub. Co. Bos-
ton. For sale by the st. Paul Book and
Stationery Co.
not complete without many and broad
glimpses of their school days. 1t was
impossible to devote the space to this
recital of the Five Little Peppers
school life in the books that showed
their growing up. The author there
fore was obliged unwillingly to omit
all the daily fun and study and growth
that she, loving them as if they were
real children before her eyes, saw in
progress.
So she packed it all away in her
mind, ready to tell to all those young
people who also loved the Peppers,
when they clamored for more stories
about them, just what Polly and Joel
and David did in their merry school
days. Ben never got as much school
ing as the others, for he insisted on
getting into business life as early as
possible, in order the sooner to begin
to pay Grandpa King back for all his
kindness. But Jasper and Percy and
Van Joined the Peppers at school, and
a right merry time they had of it.
And now the time seems ripe to &C
cede to all those insistent demands,
from those who love the Five Little
Peppers, that this record of their school
days should be given. So here it is,
just as they all gave it to Margaret
Sidney.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-11-22
An Odd Lottery

A new version of Portals caskets is to
be seen in bootshop in the city. In the
window is a padlocked glass box contain
ing five golden sovereigns. A notice pro-
claims that all purchasers at this estab-
lishment viii be offered a large number
of keys, from which they may select one
and with 1t attempt to unlock the bVx.
The person who is lucky enough to pick
out the right key is then enriched by
picking up the G5. 1t is a pretty lottery,
and at the worst, no ones effort can be
bootless.-London Daily Chronicle.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-11-22

The Correspondence of William !. and Bis
marck-Translated by j. A. Ford. Fred
erick A. Stokes Company, publishers.
cry company.
These two volumes Of letters will
prove interesting to several classes of
readers; to those who are concerned in
their historical allusion; to others who
remember the stirring time Of the war
of II, and also to all those who ad-
mire a great and tried friendship be-
tween two persons, whether men or
women. The first volume of the let
tiers is of those which passed between
the old emperor and Bismarck from the
time that the former was Prussian
prince until he was head of the united
German empire, and almost to the time
of his death. The second volume is Of
letters from others received by Bis
marck in his capacity Of prime minister,
and includes many from crowned heads
and others making history during his
long life. One is naturally more con-
cerned in the first volume, as most of
the letters contained therein are from
one of the most lovable men who ever
wore a crown. When a very young
man Wilhelm chose Bismarck for his
friend and adviser, and even when
Prince of Prussia he acknowledged his
dawning craftsmanship and ability
which, in after years, he never tired
of eulogizing. The letters present a
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-11-22

their nature, be only fra gmentary, and
are frequently distorted. The volumes
to appear this month are Bret Harte,"
by H. W. Boynton, editor of the River
side Pope. which is the first American
estimate of this American author; and
''Walter Pater," by Ferris Greenslet,
which is the first connected life Of the
greatest English stylist.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-11-01
MIR. W. |. SMITH
is REMEMBERED.
G. & o. Men Present Retiring
Master Mechanic With
HandSOmef Present.

On yesterday at 10 O'clock, a notable
company OF chesapeake and Ohio Rail-
way men met by appointment at the
shops Of the company, on Seventeenth
Street. There were present y. r. Gould,
master mechanic, Richmond Divisions;
w. T. Smith. master mechanic. !Cinc.n-
natl Division; c. II. Terrell, master me-
chanic. Huntington pvision: A. S. Stew
art, master mechanic, Clifton Forge Div.
ision; u. u. Anderzon chief clerk. Rich
mond Division; =. a. Pack. chief clerk.
Cincinnati Division; G. Il. Wilson chef
clerk. Huntington Division; a. L. Wigall,
chief clerK Clifton Forge Division; r. q.
Robinson, clerk TO superintendent OF mo-
tive power; r. l.. Thnw, clerk to super
intendent Of motive power; Frank Griggs,
former storekeeper, Richmond; Thomas
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-11-01

Byrhe, master mechanic. Richmond; p. r..
Dugati, master blacksmith, Richmnod;
Horace ltxrton, road foreman engines,
Richmond y w. Cloves. assistant road
foreman engines, Richmond; NJ. FIana-
gan, general foreman, Richmond; j. w.
Fleming, general foreman, Richmond;
Charles Ganzert, general foreman, Rich.
mond Watson Myers, shop clerk AmerI-
can Locomotive Works; &. u. Thomas,
secretary Railroad Y. NJ. c. A.. Rich-
tnond; III s.. Goodlow, Btorekeeper, Rich
mond p. r. Reynolds, inspector. Rich
motd. y,
Mr.. W. n. Smith, now master mechanic
Cincinnati Division, was occupying that
position on the Richmond Division prior
to his being transferred last summer, and
his devotlon to duty, hts interest In and
caro- for his men and general conduct as
an upright. honest, Christian gentlemen,
has so enpeared him to the hearts Of all
OF the employees OF the Chesapeake and
Ohio shops that they had prepared set
of resolutions expressive OF their high
regard for him.
At,19:l0 the men OF oil the shops congrc-
gated in The machine shop to the number
OF about. i've hundred, where, after being
called to order by Mr. T.. q. Anderson.
the presentation OF tile resolutions and q
handsome diamond ring was made to
Mr.. Smith, by MIR. Minetree Folkes, who
had been especially reuu ested by the
committee to do So. Mr.. Folkes in his
remarks awas delightful.
Referring In most toucfing and beaun-
full words to Mr.. Smiths record as a man;
and an officer, he spoke OF the love
and affection tine men whom he represents
ed bore Mr.. Smith and when he con-
.cluded there was many an eye dim with.
tears Air. Smith, in response, could
hardly command N his voice enough to
speak, but said he would always have n
warm place i n his heart for Richmond
and the men OF the Chesapeake and Ohio
Railway. sfi5s y .s,i
was Indeed delightful occasion and
speaks we'll for the good feeling that
exists between the officers and men OF
the Chesapeake and Ohio. Mr.. Gould.
who succeeded Mr.. Smith here, is fast
making his way into tho hearts Of his
men and more than one w..i heard to So y
Eve are sorry to lose Mr.. Smith, but the
company has made no mistake In giving,
US Mr.. Could"
Captain Frank w. Cunningham was
called upon and sang DO All Tho Good
You Can 10 the delight OF all present.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-11-01
RICHMOND PIONEER.

g. w. Shepperson. the woll.known gem
tleman. OF the firm OF Wl,lttet e shep-
person printing house, gives his testimony
to the effective work of Charles Lincoln
Smith Mr. shepperson Is ono OF tile
pioneers In the business world OF Rich
nond. and is we'll known TO everybody.
For the past ten years lie has been
troubled with HIS eyes, a trouble which
has greatly annoyed him within the past
two years. After suffering severe pains
With his eyes. which, were growing con-
stantly worse, he tried Charles Lincoln
Smiths method and prescription glasses
Mr.. shepperson says that they do all that
is claimed for them and that he takes
pleasure in recommending Charles Lin.
coin Smiths skill to any who may he
suffering from such, troubles. go
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-11-01

giving proclamation IN the following
By THE PREsIpENTioF TIE UNITED,
STATES OF AMERICA.
es IA PROCLAMATION.
The season is at hand when. according
TO the custom OF our people. It falls upon
the President to appoint a day q praise ans
and thanksgiving to God,
During the last year the Lord has dealt
bountIfully with us. giving US peace at
homo and abroad and the chance for our
citizens to work for their welfare. ull-
hindered by war. famine or plague. ~
behooves us not only to rejoice greaty
because OF what has been given us, but
10. accent 1t with solemn sense OF re-
sDonsibility,, realizing that under Heaven
Ia rests with us ourselves to show that
We arc worthy to use Alright What mas
thus been entrusted to. our care. III no
other place and at no other time has the
experiment OF government or the people,
by the people. for the people, peen tried
o., so vast scale as here IN our own
country In tho opening year % the TWEEN
tleth century. Failure would not only
Ibe dreadful thing for us, but dread
ful thing for all mankind, because It
would mean loss OF hope for all who be-
!lleya In tho powcr and tho righteousness
OF. liberty. Therefore, In thanking God
for tho mercics extended to, US IN the
mast, we heseech him that he may not
withhold them In the future. and that
our. hearts may be rousel to war stead
ffastly for good and against I'LL the forces
OF evil, public and private we pray FOR
strength and light, so that In the opmlns
years We may with cleanliness. feurless-
ness and wisdom do our allotted work
on the earth In such ntmanner az To-
show tint 1wo are not altogether UNI
worthy Of the blessings We huvo re-
ceiyel.
New, therefore, I. Theodore Roosevelt,
President Of the United States. do here
by designate as n day OF general thanks-
giving, Thursday. the 10Th OF tho coming
November and do recommend that
Throughout tho land tho people cease
from their wonted opeupotlons, and IN
their several homes and places OF wor-.
ship render thunks unto AliniEhtS Cod
for His manifold merc;es, .
LIN Witness Whereof nave llereunto
set my hand and caused tho seal Of tho
United StateH to ba affixed.
+ pono at the city OF Washington, tlls
3lst day OF October, In tho year or our
Lord one thousand nine hundred an,l
three (ana saall OF the Independence Of
the United Suites the Que hundred and
twenty,elghth,
by the President.
7 yohn HAY. Secretary
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-11-01
Windows Of
L he Soul
The Eyes Affect Disposition
Of Women.

1.-The eyes are the windows OF the soul"
is an oft-quoted expression, the real force
of which Is hardly appreciated.
Medical science has demonstrated that
many OF tho causes OF nervous irritation
and headaches, carrying with them de-
pressing effect upon the disposition OF
the sufferer, are clearly traceablc 70 de-
fective eyesght. The blues" that hor-
rible sensatlon and feeling that creeps
into the disposition of so many women.
Is frequently caused solely through the
need of repairs to these windows OF the
soul"
An illustration Of this Is a little incl.
dent that occurred In the office OF Charles
Lincoln Smith recently. "A small. nervous
little woman Is the subject OF the story.
and unconsclously she gave voice to j
great truth.
She had come to Charles Lincoln Smith
to submit herself to his marvellous meth
cd and prescription glasses in the hope
of getting some relief for her eyes. which
had been troubling her for years. After
submitting to the process Of his methods,
during which time she rected her nu-
merous ills and ailments, she finally con-
cluded by saying and am SO irritable.
Doctor, don't means to be 80. but little
things aggravate me SO that become
so cross sometimes that am ashamed OF
myself.
II become low-spirlted and downheart-
ed that / can scarcely refrain from doing
myself or some one else great harm.
feel entirely out of sorts and cross with
every one and the feeling to punish some
one or make som ething suffer with mo.
is SO strong that can hardly overcome
it,
ANY woman would be cross with such
eyes in her head" spoke Charles Lincoln
Smith, au,aoratvely. pointing to her!
eye You can never be anything else
than cross and disagreeable while 1t re-
mains 80
The little woman looked surprised at
first and then interested. AS she listened
to the description OF herself and feel.
:ings as described by this genius In his
profession, look of wonder gradually
took possession OF her countenance. Con-
tinuing his examination and tests. Charles
Lincoln Smith soon was In complete pos
session OF all the facts In her case and her
relief soon followed through the prac.i
tice Of his original system and the use.
OF his prescription glasses !,
A few days later. the same party, but
now a bright and smiling little woman
entered the Offices on the second floor OF
Murphy's Hotel Annex and asked to see
Charles lincoln Smith. When she entered
that gentleman S operating room she
was profuse In her expressions of grati-
tude for the relief that had been afford
ed her and the great benefits that she had
derived. AS she was taking her depart
ure. she remarked MY husband says tlat
i have changed to such a great extent
that he Is now seriously thinking of call.
Ing me Sunny Jim
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-11-01
BROUGHT TO A RICH.
-.ai ~ MQNp kQME. ~

49, 1il y
Nfr. and Mrs. Davis. OF No. 223 South
Pine Street, consider the visit OF Charles
Lincoln Smith to Richmond az having
brought to the munailoyed Joy and hap
piness,
Mr.. Davis, a valued employe OF tho
Tredegar Iron Works, has this to say in
regard 10 the seeming miracle which has
added brightness to their home.
About four years ago his little dauEh-
ter Helen, now eight years old. was
taken down with the measles. and after
recovering from that malady, II was
found that her eyesight was seriously eff
fected.
An eye specialist was Immediately con-
suited and glasses and treatment secured
to remedy the defect. For the past four.
years her condition grew continually
worse and 1t was found necessary to
keep her from school. although several
specialists were consulted within that
time
About one year ago the parents were
informed that an operation would be
necessary to effect a cure.
S Greatly distressed to think that their
child should have to pass through such
a trying ordeal. with but small chance OF
relief, they hesttated to have an operation
performed, although tile child suffered
greatly with her eyes.
About this time Mr.. Davis learned Of
the wonderful work OF Charles Lincoln
Smith and consulting with him no placed
Alittlo Helen's case In his sklflil hands
and has found that his fondest hopes are
realized. He says Now my little girls
eyes, and cyesiglt are perfect, through
his method and prescription glasses, and
she can again attend school," sN5l