Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1882-03-19

strangers to men who meet them daily on
the streets. A few examples CHANGED to pass
under the observation OF writer for the
Herald in the course OF a somewhat extended
walk during the past twenty-four hours, and
il was interesting to see how almost entirely
they escaped general observation.
MONEY KING.
Probably the richest individual in the
United States to-day Is William II. Wander
bilt. His name is well known abroad as
here. His transactions are felt in the ex-
| changes OF the world. He has lived here
and hereabouts since his boyhood, when his
father was carving his way TO a monumental
fortune, but aside from the regular drivers
on the road it is doubtful if there are 500
men on Manhattan Island who know that
| they ever saw this possessor OF 100000 600.
AS the prematurely early spring air was grad
| ually changing to the normal temperature
| of yet undeveloped March, Mr.. Vanderbilt
| slowly left the unique portal Of his solid
home on Fifth avenue, squinted with one
eye at the clouds that threatened wind from
the east, buttoned his thick coat tight in the
neck and leisurely passed toward the great
cathedral. OF the few men, women, chill
dren, nurses and coachmen near him not one
recognized or turned to look at him. He is
apparently a few inches less than six feet
tall, stout and heavy. His features are
large and expressive He wears long side
whiskers and black clothes. \ stranger
would Judge him to be about ffty-eight
years old, not over strong, and good natured.
The lines OF his face are deep, and when in
repose he has an expression OF grit and
determination which gives way before a
emile that seems based in kindness and a
general condition of content.
A LUCKY DONNIE.
Az that thought occurred to the mind the
writer's attention was diverted by a clerical
To- fba,, he tr 60
from the Windsor Hotel 1t was Morgan Dix,
DID,, rector Of Trinity parish and son of the
late Governor and Major General John
Adams Dix. Several gentlemen raised their
hats as they met DR.. Dix, who looked as if
the world were not entirely correct in its pro-
cedure on that occasion. He wears high
"plug" hat, a regulation s'dominisn- coat
spectacles, and kind of hairy growth near
his Adams apple, known to the boys as
Galway sluggers." The doctor was fortu-
nate in his father, who was comptroller Of
Trinity corporation, and secured the charm
ing office fer his son years ago when friends
of distinguished gentlemen sought that emf
hence for them. DIR. Dix looks like an ad-
ministrator rather than preacher, pastor
rather than talker. He walks rapidly and
has a habit of talking to himself Were it
not for his professional uniform he would be
taken for merchant from the country, or,
on account of his spectacles and smooth face,
for tutor in a seminary Of learning. His
bearing is quiet and well-bred, as becomes
his fathers son, for Governor Dix was a
courtly man and as fond of the amenities of
social life as he was OF shooting sniPe.
RARA AVIS.
But whom have we here? Blithely trip
ping by the side OF tall and gallant escort
appeared at the portal of the hotel a little
lady who hesitated moment at the step of
a coupe, shrugged her shoulders, said, ooh,
come along, let's walk" and suited the ac-
ton to the word. Far be 1t for any mascu-
line pen to attempt to describe Adelina Pat
it's costume. All that can be recalled is a
red feather, dark hat, sealskin robe with
different fur on the border, yellowi5h gloves
and the daintiest boots, with real heels. She
was in happy temper. Her hair was coal
black, her eyes shone with health and con-
tentment, and she did not profane the snn
shine by wearing diamonds IN her ears on
the street and in the morning. walk on
Fifth avenue TO day means something differ
ent to Patti, the dird, from scamper down
Blocker street thirty years ago to Adelina,
the child of poor and struggling parents.
Then she had nothing but the germ of her
wonderful powers. To-day she has estates,
villas, a castle, half million dollars in dia-
monds alone, wealth that is computed in
seven figures, and a voice matchess this side
of the gates of pearl. Then calico dresses,
jet-blsck braids of hair upon her back,
flashing eyes and a gypsy skin were the pos
sessions OF one OF slot of children" To-
day she walks or drives, suits her within,
exacts tributes from kings, and has the
world of art and genius at her feet. But,
however this may be, she walked down the
avenue, looking at the houses gazing at the
people, explaining to her companion, and
absolutely unknown to any whom she met
for blocks and blocks.
THE AUTHoR-ACToR.
Dion Boucicault would win fortune as
fast-time pedestrian. He was caught on the
run not far from Fifth avenue and Twenty
third sireet, about 1890, and going at such
an lntemperate gait as lew younger men
would care to attempt. Tine public know
the actor as "Conn the Shaughraun," as
DANNY Mann" or "The O'Dowd," and would
be surprised to meet him as he is in private
life. Imagine a man-short, stoutish, beard
less sage a minute mustache, his Shakespear-
can cad perfectly bald, really over sixty,
though apparently about, fifty years OF age.
In clerical attire he would pass for Roman
priest. He dresses very simply, as he lives.
He wears q silk hat or Derby, as chance
directs; a short, bob-tailed coat or a long
ulster, as the wind decides; never profanes |
his costume with an ornament, and has no |
time for nonsense, save in the way of bust |
ness. like the others named, Mr. Boucicauit |
dlOuS Tue SlTccl uuItCOSuiLcu, uU- |
known TO all save now and then an actor or |
a friend. His quick eye evidently saw all |
there was to be seen, and he mended his |
pace from time to time as though he had
said, " Pm busy man and must be doing" |
ANOTHER COUPLE.
And as if these were not enough for one
DAVIS tramp the writer was favored, in
bob-taiI car, by the companionship OF ven
cradle couple, who in their day were better
known by name than any pair save George
Washington and his wife. The man sat
straight as a ramrod, his coal black eyes con-
trastiDg strangely with his snow white hair.
He wore Derby hat and a dark suit, with
neatly fitted boots. The lady, large-faced,
big-eyed, heavily-built, but graceful and dig
nihed, sat next him, matching him in the
silvery sheen of her exquisite hair and the
perfect repose of her bearing. In 1886 the
continent rang with the names of John
c. and Jessie Benton Fremont He was the
first candidate of the newly born Republican
party, as she was one of its brightest and
most vigorous inspirers. Then his steps were
attended by the cheers ot thousands, and in
countless homes ascerded prayers for his sue
cess day and night. How time changes
Since then came and passed Mariposa and
the Field episode, the election and defeat,
fresh struggles and the Partisan scandal, the
war for the Union, Frements emancipation
proclamation repudiated, and subsequently
followed by Abraham Lincoln, years of re-
TRACY and quiet, temperance as governor
of Wyoming, and now again back in the city
of his early manhood. During all these
scenes and amid all these excitements Mrs.
Fremont and her lord were one. To-day
they are the handsomest old couple in the city.
THE WORLDS GUEST.
Among the passengers in an elevated car
sat General Grant. Let us see how many
will recognize the hero whose name Is famil-
lar in the courts and homes of the world.
None knew him when he entered. After
few stations a middle-aged man, in eye
glasses, came in. Bowling, he said: "Good
morning, general" The general mold,
and turned his head the other way. The car
filled, but with the exception of young fell
low who sat opposite, no one noticed him. 81
say" said the young fellow to mis- neighbor,
behind a Herald, "that's Grant opposite"
Il don't care a d." replied his neighbor,
and apparently he didn't, for he continued
to read. The general wore high silk hat,
and full, close clipped beard. His eye was
clear, his mouth firmly shut, his overcoat
thick and rusty, and his figure very stout
Circumstances alter cases, and this great man
was simply one OF the crowd.
But time is short and space is valuable.
He that hath eyes to see can find much that
is instructive as well as entertaining in a
walk down town-a type Of which is all this
sketch aspires to be.
The Jolly Prince of Wales
London Letter TO the New York Times.
If the popularity OF Mr.. Gladstone, who is
practically king Of England for the time be-