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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1889
Page
2
A New York author argues tobacco use among ministers harms moral life and faith. He cites biblical critique, urges restraint, and condemns ministers who money from tobacco and rum through distributions. Thomas Hermitage signs off from New York.
A speaker admits bias against clergymen who smoke, arguing the habit imposes discomfort on others and question of disinterested judgment. The author confesses personal prejudice, noting the tension between courtesy to smokers and nerves affected by nicotine.
Robert Collyer defends personal choice to smoke cigars and argues clergymen should not be barred by prudish rules. He emphasizes health not harmed by tobacco and asserts he will smoke as he pleases while noting broader barriers in modern society.
In a New York letter S. D. Burchard argues there is no special clergy law governing smoking. He notes health risks if abused but says moderate use can ease life and aid digestion, contrasting it with alcohol reformers. He recounts fifty years of personal smoking with no ill effects.
A London reminiscence by Newman Hans condemns smoking as a costly unhealthy habit. The essay argues ministers should avoid it and warns that smokers may become slaves, harming church members and wasting time and money on a practice that corrupts comfort and decency.
A sharply worded note laments the widespread tobacco use by ministers of the gospel. The writer argues smoking harms health and intellect and undermines the ministerial role, urging reform among clergy.
A Boston writer argues a smoker’s habit challenges moral restraint and nervous energy, noting personal abstinence yet acknowledging the solace of a cigar. He contends the current zeal for exhilaration may tempt even non smokers and calls for careful example from clergy.
A. Cleveland Coxe argues against smoking as wasteful and offensive. He cites youth saving for books, a clergyman guest disturbed by smoke, and personal anecdotes showing tobacco’s social harm and poor example.
An 88 year old smoker from Philadelphia argues smoking does not cause drinking and may reduce drunkenness. He asserts reforms should be pursued for their own sake, not as mere examples, and concludes smoking abolition would not necessarily curb alcohol use.
A Boston letter argues that many religious conferences now bar habitual smokers from the ministry citing Methodist practice and calls for reform to prevent smoking among prospective clergy. The writer, JOSEPH COOK, condemns smoking as a poor example to youth and urges stricter standards.
The message states tobacco has caused harm and limited benefit. Beecher answers prompts with caution, advising abstinence unless necessity arises. He warns against experiments and suggests seeking advice if ever using tobacco, noting its potential usefulness only for a rare person. Elmira, N.Y. Tomas EK Beecume
A fragment from Richard B. Stores argues whether clergymen should smoke and if personal restraint should guide conduct. He notes the difficulty of giving a definite yes or no and urges individuals to apply the Christian rule to their own actions.
Samuel Francis Smite from Newton Centre Massachusetts testifies against ministers using tobacco. He notes visits to the sick where odor from breath or clothing offends patients and can hinder intimate conversations of sympathy and advice.
Canon Farrar states he has never smoked and sees no appeal in adopting the habit. He questions smoking's health impact on all men and warns against artificial wants that arise from moderation leading to heavier use. He concludes with skepticism about adding such a want.
Dr W Alger argues clergy must avoid smoking as a vice and a misuse of labor attention and health. He asserts clergy should set a precept and example for others, reflecting on the moral duty of religious leaders.
A damaged fragment mentions a clergyman and a personal message or address. The legible words touch on formal writing and a named individual possibly connected to a church or religious role. No clear event or location is discernible.
A Washington letter argues ministers should decide for themselves about tobacco use. It states smoking harms some ministers but not all and suggests broad clergy abstinence would not significantly reduce smoker numbers.
In New York Howard Crosby argues ministers should decide individually whether to use tobacco and that smoking does not define moral life. He says no man should dictate for another and emphasizes a kingdom of righteousness over dietary rules.
A preacher advocates clergy abstinence from smoking to set an example for congregants and Sabbath school youths. He argues no clergyman should condemn smoking while partaking himself. The note cites a chaplain in New York.
In a Brooklyn letter Tazapore L. Cuyler states he never smoked a cigar or pipe and argues ministers should follow conscience and common sense. He fears valuable lives may be ruined by smoking and cautions a minister’s cigar is not a wholesome example to followers.
A writer questions why clergymen should not smoke when men of other professions do. The author admits not being a smoker but notes the issue as a personal and general question about self control and social norms.
A fragmented clipping quotes opinions on clergymen and tobacco use. It references New York by Morean Dix and Princeton New Jersey by James McCosn, noting personal choice and a stance that societal change may come when women oppose seeing young men smoke.
In New York, Bishop Potter questions whether clergymen should smoke and says views from Rev. Mr. Spurzeon would be helpful. The remark reflects a debate on clergy conduct.
A fragmented reflective line discusses clerical smoking and judgment with the author noting no wisdom to share. The text names Ashington Gladdes and ends with the phrase Dolambes.
The St. Louis Republic reports Congressman Dockery used camp meeting tactics in Missouri to argue tariff harms. A Nevada farmer claimed happiness despite ignorance of tariffs, revealing a consumer who does not pay taxes, while Dockery labels him a ne’er-do-well’s beneficiary and jokes about his wife wealth.
Governor Jackson of Maryland proposes a meeting in Washington with Governor Lee of Virginia and Attorneys General Whyte and Bilshr to discuss Hog Island. If Lee agrees, the group of original states’ governors will convene Tuesday to consider a monument in Fairmount Park and related constitutional commemorations.
Clara in Gotham society notes forecast of New Year's ball debutantes led by Julia Schreiner and chaperoned by Mrs Heyward Cutting amid Astor and Cutting rivalries. She details box talk, hisses at the Met opera, and a witty piece on philanthropy and flirtation in high society.
Inland Empire shepherds at a Portland hotel swap tall tales about driving flocks to Willamette for winter and wool. One yarn has a captain tossing a ram overboard as the flock spills over the rail, another recalls 500 sheep falling over a deck hurdle into the salt water.
A long dispatch from Brussels outlines Leopold II’s Congo venture, its Berlin Conference history, and the planned Anti Slavery Congress. It lists delegates from Belgium, Germany, France, the United States, and other nations, noting aims against the slave trade and for Congo state governance.
The piece notes authors renowned for replying to reader letters. Holmes, Wallace, Mitchell, Crawford, James, Curtis, and others are praised for prompt or frequent responses. It highlights both male and female writers, including Deland, Edwards, Harland, Haggar, Spofford, and Dumas, as unusually affable correspondents despite heavy literary demands.
European physicians report discovering a bacillus linked to baldness. Dr Gaymonne describes the organism invading hair follicles and causing brittleness, proposing a smear treatment to exterminate the bacilli at the site of infection.
A vivid reminiscence of a Swiss village postman who delivers letters, carts umbrellas, and even trunks via the mail route. The writer recalls the postman’s daily routine from 4 AM to after dinner, his chalet home, and casual chats along the road. The piece also recounts Americans' trunk shipments and curious belief in postal delivery as a reliable lifeline.
A San Francisco reporter inspecting a private locker of a sea captain discovered two revolvers a bowie knife brass knuckles a slang shot a box of strychnine and a bite stick. He styled himself to improve life on the wave for the common sailor.
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