The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-05-29
DID IT ON Blended KNEES.
w. T. DEARING, A ST. LOUIS DUDE.
JUSTLY HUMLIATED.
Called to Task for Obnoxious and re-
peated Attempts to Crush the Hearts
of Innocent Shop Girls as They Return
From Work In the Evening.

One OF the most disgusting examples OF
an arrant towards deserved humiliation
occurred last night in. front OF Duffy's
European hotel, corner Main and Adams
streets. Forty or fifty people, guests OF the
house and others, witnessed 1t, and not
one pronounced the punishment unde-
served, but rather rejoiced that 1t had been
administered at last.
Three weeks ago W. T. bearing regis
tered at the hotel as from st. Louis. II
was observed at the time that he was very
cloud" in his dress and manner, in other
words veritable dude OF the xxx grade.
He also sported heavy black mustache,
which seemed to enhance his captivating
appearance and made him presumptious
masher in the eyes Of beholding females.
What his business was 10 one knew or
cared particularly. lie seemed to have
money sufficient TO pay his way and spend
a little on diversified pleasure.
bearing had peculiar but common way
Of making himself obnoxious 10 his neigh
bors, and those who detest attempts on the
part OF unprincipled men TO entrap limo
cent girls and take criminal advantage OF
them. From the day he planted his foot
on Memphis soil II has been his practice TO
take position on the corner OF Main and
Madison streets and ogle working and
other girls ms they pass by on their return
from stores and shops where they find EN-
ployment. Winks, binks and other
methods were resorted to 10 attract their
attention, while his attitudes were crush
ing TO susceptible female hearts. II is also
stated by those whose business keeps them
In the vicinity that he has on more occa-
sions than ono used insulting language
within their hearing and about them after
they were gone. This has been has con-
duct 10 long and persistently that II has
become theme Of conversation for those
familiar with the fellow and circumstances
There is a young lady employed in Mrs.
X. A. Sloan's 10 whom bearing became
particularly attentive at long range. As
time wore on and tho filtration failed TO
consummatc, he yearned for n regulation
introduction, and requested Mr.. Con Gaff.
ney, barkecpcr In the hotel saloon, TO con-
duct the ceremony. Mr.. Gaffney very
properly stated that he knew little or
nothing about the importunatc fellow, was
barely acquainted with the young lady,
and declined. Yesterday afternoon, sta
toned at his customary attitude and post,
he waited for the object Of his admiration,
and rs she passed handed her his card.
lie then slurringly remarked that he did
not wish TO be introduced 10 any lady by
barkeeper anyhow, as they were beneath
his notice. Mr.. Gailney said and did
nothing TO resent the sighting expression
while on duty, further than that he would
attend TO il later. When he was relieved
10y the night barkeeper he sought bearing
and found him in front OF the Adams
street entrance 10 the hotel. Calling him
aside, Mr.. Gailncy informed him that he
would either 20 upon his knees, apologize
for the remark and acknowledge that his
conduct toward ladies had been ungentle-
manly, or submit TO q thrashing. bearing
chose the former alternatives, and there.
in front Of the assembled spectators. made
the acknowledgment on Bonded knees. L,
WINS 40 disgusting an example OF dudisl
cowarlice that a number OF those VIII,
witnessed II left before the exercises werC
concluded. Immediately after the per
Torrance bearing retired 10 his room and
shut himself OF from exhibition.