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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-11-15

The suit instituted provides that as
many OF Mr.. Meyers creditors as desire
may become parties 10 II, upon their as
summg Their proportion OF the cos's;
Under this arrangement unpreierred
creditors were flins --stjtions every few
The Washington critic., 1890-05-15
OLE BULLS INDEPENDENCE.
The Great VfoJiDjst Allowed No One to
Infringe on Bis Self Respect.
From Chambers Journal.

From Chambers Journal.
The late Ole Bull, the well known
violinist, was perfectly fearless of con
sequences when his self-respect was
touched. AS on example of this: The
Grand Duchess of Mecklenburg gave
the musician a letter of commendation
to her father, then King of Prussia, after
ward the Emperor William. With this
he went 10 Berlin, where, as directed,
he called first on the superintendent of
the Royal Opera House, to whom he
stated his mission. That gentleman was
so patroni2ing that Bull could hardly
stand it; but eventually an hour was
fixed on the following day for another
call at the opera house.
The violinist, with his usual punctu-
aliiy, presented himself at the hour, de-
termined to stand no nonsense. "Where
is your violiDY' demanded the superin.
tendent "In the case" responded
Ole Bull, coolly. "And where is Ythe
case?' "At the hotel" "But did /
not tell you 10 play for me?" Excuse
me, sir, was the answer; "I did not
think yeu were in earnest. play either
for money or honor, and in this case
reither is in question" The manager
was piqued, and he replied sharply: II
carnot present you to his Majesty with.
out having heard you" 'If the request
of the Grand Duchess is not sufficient
recon mendation to his Majesty, her
father, ! am content to leave the city, :"
which he did that day.
The Washington critic., 1890-05-15
WHO Is REspoNsIBLEe

The outrageous assault on Senator
Eustis last night by negro employe of
the circus will not go far toward recon-
Cling intelligent people to the theory
that the blacks of the South are an ILL
used people. If the case were an iso-
lated one; If it were one Of those abnor-
NAL outbreaks which represent nothing
but an exception to the general rule, the
impression it creates would not be so
disaereeable. The fact is, however,
that the incident is thoroughly charac.
teristic of the negro-notably as he has
developed under the conditions prevail
ing at Washington, but generally and
everywhere as his instincts and inclina-
tions are left to assert themselves.
The colored people have gathered
here in great numbers. A very large
proportion can find no means of honest
livelihood and, therefore, live by means
that are criminal. OF those that obtain
employment, all have been told, and
most of them believe, that they are
martyrs to the prejudice and hatred of
the Democratic party. Statesmen like
Mr. ingalls, and Mr.. Chandler meet
on the common ground Of util.
izing the negro as campaign ma
terial. The result is that the ragged
rowdy, shooting craps in the slums and
alleys, as well as the bedizened lackey
who drives his employers coupe in
livery, comes to regard himself as an
oppressed victim whose holy duty il IS
10 avenge his races wrongs whenever
opportunity offers. Neither Mr.. In
gals nor MI Chandler would for one
moment live and pay taxes In com
munity dominated by the negro vote
but they think It right enough to use
the negro himself as a weapon against
The Democracy.
The negro is at his worst in Wash
ington. Here all his most evil attri-
butes are brought out and all his best
and brightest virtues dimmed. Here
he Is lazy, vicious and violent. Con
stituting less than one-third of the
population, he furnishes more than
three-fourths Of the turbulence aud
crime. Here he becomes insolent,
predatory and murderous as naturally
as bird liberated from the cage will
soar into Mr.. ingalls, much-used
''opalescent empyrean."
There Is a lesson in all this which
thoughtful and patriotic men Of all
The Washington critic., 1890-05-15
MIR. Quay snouLn SPEAK

The rumor that Mr.. Quay, the Penn
sylvania Senator, contemplates an 40.
tion against the World newspaper of
New York, eXcites a more or less vivid
interest. The entire country, whilst
caring very little, if anything, about
Ny Quay personally, would greatly
like TO know how a man of his alleged
character could have himself sent to the
United States Senate by a great and
cultured and patriotic commonwealth,
such as Pennsylvania; but, of course,
this query must yield precedence to
another and more important one. Is
Mr. Quay's character as bad as the
H0rld represents 1t to be?
The only way to determine this salts
factolilv is Though the medium Of
just such lawsuit as is now foreshad-
owed in the current gossip of Wash
ington.
1t must be said for the World that it
seems more than anxious to meet Mr..
Quay half way. Whether its assertions
regarding him be accurate or otherwise,
the World has every appearance of be-
lieving in them, and stoutly processes
its willingness to stand by them to any
extent. it would be really an act of
beneficence on the Senator's part to
inaugurate the inquiry. We have
heard of his modest habits, his bashful
aversion to publicity and his habitual
abstinence from anything like ostenta-
lion; and we discern therein nothing
that is necessarily inconsistent with the
purest and most upright character.
At the same time the malefactor is
notoIiously as shy as the most sensitive
and shrinking school girl-often more
so. Experienced policemen declare
that the meek and lowly timidity of a
professional burglar is almost without
parallel in nature. The significance of
Mr.. Quay's reluctance is therefore lost
in conjecture, and must be left to the
taste and fancy of the individual.
AS an abstract proposition, we should
say that it is unlikely that such deeds
as are charged against Mr.. Quay could
have been committed without the
knowledge of at least one responsible
person. If no such person exists, Mr.
Quay has only to demonstrate the fact
and TO rest, triumphant, on what would
then be an impregnable vindication.
Even If he be in more or less doubt
ON this point he ought to take the
ehance. So long as he was q merely
local boss he was responsible to
none save his following, and we know
that the boys are not hysterically sensi-
tive. Doubtless, his long training in
that school has made him pachyder-
matous. But he ought to remember
that others are now involved in any
odium or suspicion that may be cast
upon him, and that he owes il to them
to answer his accusers. In the fierce
light that beats upon the Capitol he
cannot hide himself behind the ineffect-
ual screen of mere reserve. He must
take the trouble to vindicate himself,
or he will involve those now responsible
for his power and prominence in Sc.
yious, though doubtless undeservei,
Siccrpdit
The Washington critic., 1890-05-15
Praise From the Enemy.
f1om ne Ereaino rei.oraM CReDJ

From Hs EteHiB0 ItlsGFdm tRepO
While always an intense Democrat,
and partisan who knows no wavering,
Mr.. Vaux is one of the most independ-
ent aud high minded of men, and this
in the past, without the slightest effort
upon his part and in utter defiance of
prevailing methods. He has not both
cred himself about delegates or prim-
aries, midnight conferences, ser .et
deals" private pledges, or the placing
of the means with which the party
worker operates where it will do the
most good-for himself and the candi-
date. He is summoned to this response
BILE place in manner which is at once
high tribute to his character and
worth, his independence and his ability,
and very great credit to his party, the
city and the State.
lie will go into the House with the
same clean hands, politically and per-
sonally, that he has always proudly
shown to his fellow untrammeled
in every way, as free as the air to do
what he conceives to be his duty, under
all circumstances. Coming thus. too,
be will be guaranteed cordial recep-
ton, and the recognition of his strong
character will speedily follow. This,
indeed, will be apparent in more ways
than one. The first lobbyist, for in
stance, who undertakes to lay his pipes
in the direction of the chair of Richard
Vaux will think chaos has come; and
the party leader who undertakes to lay
the lash across his broad and honored
shoulders will wish he had never been
born.
To the newspaper world at the Cap
ital, representing the eyes Of the nation,
the new member will be curiosity and
a mystery but one who will improve
upon acquaintance-provided the right
methods are adopted. Mr.. Vaux will
have no time for nonsense, senseless in
trusion, impertinent alleged "inter-
views or any thing of that sort; but he
will always be found in his seat, ready
TO vote his convictions and to express
them otherwise when necessary and to
represent his constituents according to
his clearest light and highest courage.
The Washington critic., 1890-05-15
Side whiskered Men.

from me atlanta Constitution.
1t is fact that side whiskered men
are seldom seen in new and busy CON
munities. There is a good reason for
it. Side whiskers are expensive. They
make man look dignificd, and lead
him to cultivate slow ways and care
full style of costume. In order 10 keep
up first-class side whiskers man must
have leisure and mopey. If he gets up
early and rushes around town in bob
tailed coat he will look out of place,
and people will stare at him with panied
curiosity. Atlanta as yet has very few
whiskercd men. They will come
in time. When we have more wealth
and leisure there will be lots of solid
old fellows here summing their mutton
chops on the promenade. But we must
wait awhile
The Washington critic., 1890-05-15
CONS rnrAarNArroN.
The Curious Expression Once Used by
the Poet Tennyson.
From NE N,n6f1onM CeatNrv.

Fran me NbeteenM Century
Dr. Thompson was walking, in his
college days, with two companions, one
of whom was Alfred Tennyson; of the
name of the other l am not sure. The
path by which they went was one
which all Cambridge men know,
namely, that which leads from the
bscks of the college through the fields
towards Coiou. After passing the
brook, which used to be crossed land
perhaps is now by rude wooden
bridge, ii was perceived that Tennyson
had Jagged behind. He had
paused by the side of the brook,
brought his eyes as near as he could to
the surface Of the water, aud was eX-
amining with intense interest the sub.
aqueous life which the little stream
contained.
After time he reioined his com
p1nious, and tnis was his utterance
when he joiutl themi What an imagi-
nation God hasV The words must have
made a deep impression upon my In
formant's mind, otherwise he would not
have retained them in memory and
would not have thought 1t worth while
to repeat them to me. They made a
similar impression upon myself when
so repeated, and / cannot but regard
them as containg true philosophy OF
nature. Whatever may be the power
of natural selection, and whatever
causes may be at work to produce the
varied scene of life which the world
contains, you need some underlying
cause, both of life itrelf and of repro.
duction and variation, and of all natural
phenomena, and if casually the ex.
istence of the universe may be attribl blted
to Gods will aud purpose, so the end
less variety of vital manifestations may
be attributed TO that which in the case
Of man we should call Imagination.
The Washington critic., 1890-05-15
Private Life of a Novelist.
FrOnl Tie EIoch.

William Dean Howells lives in de-
lightful apartment house on Common
wealth avenue, Boston. Mr.. Howels
is devoted to t,of door ramhles amid
the pleasant suburbs and long walks
through the crooked streets of the old
part of the city. Mrs Howells has grnlt
talent for painting, some of her pictures
and drawings being exceedingly artistic
in design and displaying rare taste in
execution. Since the death of their
eldest daughter Mr.. and Mrs. Howels
live quite retired life. A charming
coterie, however, of personal and liter
ary trinds have made Boston attractive
and pleasant this winter for the novelist
and his family.
The Washington critic., 1890-05-15
Mems Furnishing Department,

II Mems Unbleached Lisle Thread Shirts
nicely finished and well made. Long sleeves,
sizes 81, Ss, and a; short sleeves, size &c.
Remnant price 55c. each.
pairs Mems silk and Wool Drawers, fawn
color. full regular made, full fashioned
Remnant price 81 per pair; size "a.
10 pieces Mems English Sanitary Under
wear, ]. g. r. Morley's make, all pure wool,
natural gray, full regular made, full fash
ioned. Shirts, sizes 81, 36 and 3s; Drawers,
sizes 80 and 80. Remnant price So.
Mems Unlaundered Shirts, all different
qualities, all soled. Sizes 14i, 10, l6, and 16f
Remnant price 39c. each.
Mems Unlaundered Shirss in two differ
ent grades, soiled. Sizes IA, IS, aud III
Remnant price SOC. each.
13 OF our very best grade of Mems Unlaun-
dered Shirts, including plain bosoms, open
front and plated bosoms. Sizes IA, 15i, II
and IS. All soiled Remnant price soc.
each.
2of our very best grade of Unlaupdered
Night Shirts; had the Skirt shortened to order
and were uncalled for. Size Is. Skirt 4Sinches
long. Remnant price 69c. each.
pair Mems Custom-made Jean Drawers,
uncalled for. Size 3s by 81. Remnant price
50c
pair Mems Stock Jean Drawers, soiled
Size 3s by 81. Remnant price 35c.
16 pairs Mems English make Suspenders.
Remnant price soc. per pair.
Mems Fancy China silk Four in Hands and
Knots. Remnant price 12Ic.
Mems Department, 1913 st)
The Washington critic., 1890-05-15
suits None but Mckinley.

From he P8ddeiDhid Times.
McKinley's Tariff bill does not seem
to suit any one but Mckinley. Wash
ington is thronged daily by delegations
which 60 there to protest that the duties
on their particular class of manufac-
tured goods are not high enoagh. IL
those who believe the duties levied by
the Mckinley bill are In most instances
too high should go to Washington to
make their protests there would not be
room enough for either Mckinley Or his
bill. This class will not go to Wash.
ington, as they know their protests
would not be needed if they did, but
they can make the protest at the ballot
box In q way that will be eifectual.
The Washington critic., 1890-05-15
A Puzzler for Land.Luhhers,
From the CAieogo Herald.

According to the latest testimony in
the McCalla case, the Commander
threw bucketfuls of water in Fireman
Walkers face, while the latter was
gagged, and also struck Walker with
his sword. Commander McCalla ex-
cuses these acts by teslifying that he
was unusually severe, because he feared
mutiny. II is hard for land lubber
to see how man can mutiny when he
is bound hand and foot, or why beat
ing sailor in irons would tend to have
a quieting effect on the sturdy tars who
we're free.
The Washington critic., 1890-05-15
The Men to Consult.

From he FHQadeiDhia Rseord.
Senator Frye says that his Steamship
Subsidy bill was prepared after con
sultation with leading ship owners and
builders of the country. But Senator
Frye would have done better to consult
with the people, who must pay this
bounty, rather Than those who are hold
ing out their ladies to receive II.
The Washington critic., 1890-05-15
circumstances Alter Gases.
Krom Me Chieano Nens.

TTVt TIC LNttUUO NtWs,
Murat Halstead notifies Tammany
that McCann's story cannot be ''pooh-
poohed away with disdainful de-
nial. However, if he thinks dig
nified silence" is not the proper answer
to the charges against Senator Quay, he
has not seen fit to emphasize the fact
Possibly the ownership of the OK modi-
fies his views i'll the latter case.
The Washington critic., 1890-05-15
What is Heaven Like.
Ia. z. Ia lLiN ralmsne.

IFtt' T 1o " ~ IWFUfFUe'
The world will not be argued into
the right. twill be tenderly illustrated
into the right, Tell them what re-
ligion is like. When the mother tried
TO tell her dying child what Heaven
was she compared 1t to light. But
that hurts my eyes, said the diving
girl. Then the mother compared
Heaven to music. But any sound
hurts me; | am so weak, said the dy-
ing child. Then she was told that
Heaven was like mothers arms. oh,
take me there, she said. If ii is like
mothers arms, take me there. The
appropriate smile had been found at
last "
The Washington critic., 1890-05-15
In the Spring

Nearly everybody needs good medicine. The
impurities which have accumulated in the
blood during the cold months must be ex'
PEELED or when the mild days come and the
effect Of bracing air Is lost the body is liable
to be overcome by debility or some serious
disease. the remarkable success of Hoods
sersaparilla and the universal praise It has
received make 1t worthy your confidence. It
is the "ideal Spring Medicine" Try it this
season.
That Tired Feeling
rThere is a large and growing demand here
for Hoods sarsaparille the sales already ex-
ceeding those of all other similar medicines
combined. ] know of many customers who
have been greatly benefited by 1t and who
speak of Hoods sarsaparllla in the highest
terms. ! take two bottles myself every
spring and fall and It does me more good
than any other medicine."-A. G. RHODES,
Mines, Va.
N. B.-If you decide TO take Hoods Sarsa
parilla do not be Induced to buy any other.
The Washington critic., 1890-05-15
Boss ouay'a Little Man.

From tie Vitltamsp0rt tl'a.) sun.
That is very interesting biography
of Mr.. Delamater in the New York
World. Farmers and workingmen
should read it and find out the kind of
man that Boss Quay swears he will
make Governor of Pennsylvania. The
Lycoming County delegates, who are
expected to vote for Delamater on the
second ballot If Quay so orders, will
have the privilege TO piece their hands
over their hearts when they do so.
The Washington critic., 1890-05-15
Mary,. rareweIl Engagement.

From me IAHadsiDhta Press
II is only natural that there should
be tremendous demand for seats In
Brompton Oratory on the occasion of
the approaching marriage of Miss
Mary Anderson. The engagement Is a
very short one, and It Is to be positively
Miss Anderson's farewell appearance.
The Washington critic., 1890-05-15
THE UNEXPECTED CYCLONE.

A little Western maiden sat
Upon an Eastern stone,
And thus unto an Eastern air
She made this weary moan:
"There's not thing in all this State
But moves in proper ways,
The very cows a culture show
And firmly stand and gaze.
"No tramping herds in wild melee,
Drive cowboys brave and brown;
The fastest colt here scorns TO frisk
And kick the fences down.
"The brook well-bred gurgle has,
No boisterous, roaring laugh;
No dashing, mischiefloying hood,
Here tears the bridge in half.
"The wind on tiptoe minces round
A very dude Of air;
You ought to hear Western wind
just roar, and smash, and tear!n
Then something caught the maiden NJ
From her despairing rest;
And swished away at lightning speed
She landed in the West.
ISABEL SEELEY GooDHUE,
The Washington critic., 1890-05-15
Giya Than omcss

Ftom the Cho'leston Ne,Os and Courier
Chauncey NJ. Depew says that lone
of the saddest things that happens to me
are the visits of educated negroes to my
office, who come to me complaining
that there is nothing for them to do In
New York" Why does DIR. Depew not
recommend them to the President for
appointment to office? There are hun
dreds of small postoilices in New York
State that might be turned over to these
educated negroes"
The Washington critic., 1890-05-15
Not Yet Repentance.

From tie So Louis ReDu0li.
The colored voters of Springfield Sin.
woke the protection of Almighty God
and the co operation of every lover of
justice and fair play in their scheme
of going fishing to avoid the temptation
to vote the Republican ticket. This
certainly Indicates desire for improve
ment, but 1t is not yet repentance. It's
better to be fishing than voting Re.
publican, but the man who repents in a
genuine way must eschew Republican,
ism and follow after righteousness.
The Washington critic., 1890-05-15
REMNANT SALE TOMORROW.

We "clean house., - to use housekeeper's
phrase, once a week-on FRIDAY.
In a piece.goods stock like ours we are
liable to have remnant from every piece of
goods in stock.
To avoid the accumulation of these ends
we inaugurated Weekly Remnant Day
Sale, on which day the remnants should be
collected together and marked at such re
duced prices as would make them very at
tractive bargains to our customers.
A special feature of this weeks Remnant
Sale will be the extraordinary attractions
that we are offering in the
The Washington critic., 1890-05-15
ON GuARDAaAINsr CONSUMPTION
A Physician Says Children May Catch
the Disease


DIR. G. NJ. Brown, in the Medical
Bulletin for May, makes an earnest ap-
peal to all who are in authority, or
who have any influence over patients
suffering with pulmonary phthisis, to
prevent the spread of the disease. No
healthy person, especially no healthy
young person, should be permitted to
occupy the same room at night with
patient afflicted with bacillary phthisis.
Physicians in attendance upon such
cases should warn the members of the
household of the dangers of too close
contact with the sick If the one al
ready attacked cannot be saved it is pos.
sible at least TO prevent others from
being sacrificed. The germ may re-
main latent for years after infection, but
it is present, ready TO break out at the
hrst favorable opportunity. If every
physician would do his whole duty In
this matter, so as to limit the spread OF
the disease, much would be accom-
plished toward reducing its ravages.
The Washington critic., 1890-05-15
Fortunately the Exception.

ffOW ne IWFlS hd3tl0n Herald.
The superpatriotic American tourist
learns nothing by his journey, for he
starts with the same convictions of
European inferiority which he brings
back with him. He enjoys nothing ex-
cept the society of other Americans and
the American dishes and beverages
which he may find
The Washington critic., 1890-05-15
A Hint for Depew.

From ne Louisville COurier-JOuHai.
If Chauncey Depew would go among
the benighted foreigners and make a
series of his after dinner speeches ON
the healthfulness and excellence of corn
bread, our home market would sooa
look up, and Mr., Depew might come
back and be elected President.
The Washington critic., 1890-05-15
GIve the Innoeent an Even Chanee.
From "a PiltslNIn prsss.

HIOW nc IfFTSONTV TTeeS,
If the New York Legislature abol-
ishes capital punishment 1t should also
abolish the dead wire, so as to give the
innocent an even chance with the guilty
for escape.
The Washington critic., 1890-05-15
That Idea is working

From Tie PlddeiDhid Inquirer.
The new High Sheriff of Montreal
publicly favors the separation of the
Province of Quebec from the'rest of the
Dominion and its annexation TO the
United States.
The Washington critic., 1890-05-15
All AuthorItIes Agree

that the milk OF healthy mother is the
best food for an infant. Next to this is
Mellin's Food. IL contains all the ele-
ments for perfect nutrition, and CORE
spends physlologically with mothers milk.
The Washington critic., 1890-05-15

PAY INSPECTOR THORNTON of the
Navy was strongly urged for the posi-
tion of Paymaster. General, just given
to Pay Inspector Stewart. He was ln-
spcctor Stewards senior in the service
by some days, and had the advantage
by several points in the list for promo
ton The Secretary, however, had his
own reasons for preferring Commodore
Stewart, and, presumably, was fully
wi thin his prerogative in doing 50.
The Washington critic., 1890-05-15

parties may profltably study. There is
a responsibility involved, too. Where
should Il be assigned2
The Washington critic., 1890-05-15
100000 Tickets at Forty Dollars; Halves,
$780, Quarters, $40: Eighths, S5;. .Twenti-
eths, SO; Fortieths, .Sl.
LIST OF PRIZES.
AGENTS WANTED EVERYWHERE.

tB For CLUB RATES or any further infor-
nation desired write leglbly to the under
signed, clearly stating your residence, with
state, County, Street and Number. More
your inclosing an envelope bearing your fun
address.
The Washington critic., 1890-05-15

went TO New Orleans to live. In reply
to queries by the interviewer he stated
that the firm had been insolvent for
two years, and during all that Itime was
kept alive by exchanging checks with
Mr.. Hilger in Philadelphia. From
present appearances the concern seems
TO have been even more rotten and dis.
reputable than that of Henry s. Ives
& Co.