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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-04-20

trades exhibition as an appropriate fea-
ture In the professions, another to IRE
works asai essential conclusion OF the day;
s.iu another TO arches in the streets, aud
tnere have been many others of character
similar to those which have been named.
All OF these suggestions rs well as the idea
thata vast sum Of money viii be required
ior the purposes Of the celebration OF the
29th OF Nav grow in my opinion out OF
an entire misconception of the character
of the occasion which we approach. A
trades exhibition has no other location
than IN an advertisement OF the re-
sources Of the city. Arches have al
ways been regarded "a an expression
OF triumph. Fireworks are the voice
day. Surely, we don't want 10 use
our hero's name tor the purpose Of adyer-
Using ourselves. We have no triumph 20
celebrate, but, unfortunately, only defeat
to remember. And this will be ia no sense
q GAIA day. We shall be moved TO bitter
tears when we remember the fate Of our
loved and lost. and especially of the best
beloved of them all. whose heroic self-sac-
riflce We propose to commemorate in I'M
mortal bronze for the benefit OF all pos
terity. Let the Goth Of May be not a tsstical
but sotemnity. Let its central feature be
the gathering together of rs many OF the
tattered legions of the Confederscy IA can
be induced to come. Let these, escorted
By all sorts and conditions of people who
wish TO do them honor, march through as
many memorials of their great past IA can
be procured and displayed at available
spots along the route of the procession 10
the point of the assemblage. Once ar
rived at the monument, let us reve-
rently unite ia the prayer that
God will enable us and those who come
after us in some sense 10 approach tho
ideal OF Christian manhood that viii then
be set up. Lot us hear some grand patrl-
otto choral hymn sung 10y an appointed
chorus. Let us listen earnestly 10 the ora
ton that will worthily recite the virtues of
Lee. And for conclusion, let us see to it
that those of the veterans who are hungered
and athirst, and who are not otherwise
provided for. shall be satisfied, preferably
by the ever dear andglorious women. Fire
works instead ofbread would be mockery.
Only such a celebration as | have sug-
gested would be IN consistence with the
simplicity of the character Of Lee. Upon
only such q celebration would he smile
from on high. Respectfully,
pryrOy WISE.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-04-20
TORNADO STRIKING A TOWN.

The crash when the wings OF this airy
army come together and unite for their
mighty swoop TO earth is described by those
who have witnessed it as something dlaboii-
cally grand and awe inspiring. Tho noise re-
sembles the angry roaring OF uncounted
beasts of prey, or the confused yet persistent
and sullsn booming from battle field. 1nen
begins the terrible progress across town ana
village, the country side and city. Inc huge
demon Of the air leaps with giant strides from
ridge 70 ridge, or else chooses some river val
lev for its route and rushes onward over its
appointed course, leaving behind pathway
marked by ruin. desolation and death.
Nothing can stop the tornado save the ex-
haustion Of its own inherent forces, therefore
thoss who have studied the phenomenon nave
directed their efforts 10 discovering tho laws
governing Its birth, course and velocity so as
to formulate rules for minimizing its de-
structiyeness. Speaking untechnicaliy' q
tornado may be said to have its origin III ana
I've maintained by well defined upward move
ments OF air over limited area at the cen
ter Of disturbance. The whirling motion oil
the dreaded funnel shaped cloud depends
upon c pre-existiug disturbed and gyrahns
state Of the atmosphere. To illustrate TINS
one might take glass funnel. large at tine
top and with a small lower aperture. fin
this with water, remove the plug from the
bottom, and the liquid will run out with no
rotary disturbance. But q slight circular
movement of tho finger at the surface wiii
set the water whirling as IL falls with all 'he
semblance of a miniature tornado pays
Lieut.. Finley:
THE tornado with hardly an exception oc-
ours In the afternoon, just after the no'e.s'
part Of the day, and generally disappears 10.
fore the going down of the sun. The nour %
greatest frequency Is between 8 and ?. M
A tornado very rarely, II ever, begins ai'sr .
p. m, but tornado commencing apou. p
NJ. may continue It's characteristic sioiencs
until nearly Sp. m, which only means 'na q
the tornado cloud may DO travelling n'e, '
p. m, but II does not develop, thai Is mac
It's appearance for the first time, af'er 'no''
hours.n
It's usual track Is from southwest 70 hoI,n.
east, its velocity forty 70 seventy s''es
IN hour, and its width from hffy yards -
afty rods The tornado season y sn -
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the rare Ulrich Drummer rose, aud her express
Non is at once modest and appealing.
II has been said that Baltimore's beautiful
women look alike, either being fair and lily
like or unfathomably brunette. Mrs. Alex
ander Brown though not resembling Mrs
Tyson Ia feature, produces the same effect on
The eye, for they both have the same black
hair, dark eyes and rich colorlng. Mrs.
Brown has been married seven years and has
two lovely little daughters.
She WAS Miss Bessie Montagu, Baltimore
born and bred. but many men outside her
own city were her suitors, and il was said
that two or three New York milhonaires felt
chagrined when they heard that the belle OF
Baltimore had chosen 20 marry in her own
city. Mr. Alexander Brown Is connected
with tho widely known banking house OF
Brown a. Co, and is the only son Of the senior
member. Mrs. Alexander Brown looks like
a girl Of IS Her figure is fairly perfect, her
arms and throat being white, firm and round
ed. She wears her black hair a Ia Bretonne,
uucuried and shaped 10 the forehead. Not
satisfied with lowering her with beauty,
Nature has given her quick wit, and she is a
most excellent dinner companion, quick as
lightning in her repalteo and--a strange
quality in a woman-a good raconteur.
Mrs. Frank Brown, wife Of the postmaster
~ Baltimore, has for several years been con-
tidsred one OF that eitys prestiest women
She Il Of medium height, Of beautifully
rounded figure, with a face fair, dimplcd and
tnnor loving. Some OF the finest entertain
mentS In Baltimore have been given at ner
MAGNIFICENT homo en- Charles street She Is
q perfect hostess and popular. She leaves
shortly for Enrope. where she Will remain
eighteen months.
The most talked Of beauty Ia the Monu-
mental City Is Adele Horwitz. She has a
reputation ss assured rs that OF Marion
lAngdon or Sallie Hargous in New YORK,
and she has won her lisurels as the Bal
tinore beauty par excellence in Philadei-
phia. garraeansett Pier and Bar Harbor. She
is the only daughter OF b. u. Horwitz,
prominent business man Of Baltimore, and
through her mother, who was the daughter
of the world known physician, DIR. Gross, she
Is connected with the best Philadelphia and
Kentucky families She IL tall, fairly slsn-
der, and royalty carries head OF inar'sious
beauty on her white shoulders.
The ooloriEg OF that bead IL equal 70 III
grace, for II Is produced by the paiest rosa OF
the cheeks and the golden brown OF tho hsir.
Her color Is never high, but slways OF thai
pale tint seen In the hedge rose. Eyes bine
aud well opened. brows sfcbod, nose ms ana
small. ana riants mouth make up the Other
attributes OF The beautiful Mis- Horwifx she
has tho well groomed look Of o high bred Eng
ish girl, but dresses IN the quite fesebinx
fashion Of q Preach maiden. Two years ago,
VIXEN 10 made her debut, eyea baltimore
~ saksn Nv sorm. for bsr mofAef. Why
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The Orator of .he Army of Northern vir-

The Orator of .he Army Oh Northerh VIZ
ginia.
GENERAL LAWS THE ORAToR.--General M. Z.
Laws. Of South Carolina, viii deliver inc hhnual
address before the Army OF Northern virginia
IN the han OF the House Of Delegates on the eve
ming OF the 2sth Of May, which is the day before
the unwilling OF the Lee monument
After the oretion there will be banquet
To the Editor Of he Dispatch.
II is a small matter, but should you MAKE
further reference to the above please print
it Y. d. Law.
The double error initials and surnam,e)
recalls rather vividly remark whicn the
General made in the summer OF 1868. Lee 5
army had swung loose from It's base, nau
passed through Maryland. and was head
ing toward the western continents OF the
Susquehanna. The troops were we'll
equipped and thoroughly in earnest; their
usual gayety being tempered by q grim anu
resolute spirit which seemed 10 stamp
them as iuvincible.
General Law. noting their splendid con-
dition, remarked: We are now weil IN
the enemy's country; Washington Is lar 70
our rear; our position threatens baltiinoIc,
Philadelphia, Harrisburg. meade mus ,
give us early battle with all DIS a't it
able force: and assuming cur average hsn.-
inc luck, there is fair chance OF dlctatiilg
The star of the Confederacy climbs. 20 ze-
NTH or sinks to nadir here. Those felows
will write the great page of Americas MS
tory before the week is out"
There was nothing suggestive OF naulr
in the Generals exultant tone, put tne
staff officer to whom he was speaking, ~
view, OF the carnage when SO uee,sa; ;,;ar
conflict would involve, quoted tue iauiiiiai
lines:
"Thrice happy he whose nsmo has been well
spelt
In the dispatch"
General Law deprecated the cynieism OF
the sentiment rs being unworthy greas
poet; yet added that the fault o. tne pen
was worthily condoned when the wIi.el
drew his sword for the liberties OF uicooe
and gallantly persisted in her cause. n
Respectfully. ~
GLEN ALLEN, Va. April 18th.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-04-20
AnAwkward Mistake.
louisville PostI

There was an awkward mistake at Ma,
cauley's Theatre Tuesday night that caused
q good deal of merriment in the audience.
In the midst OF Richards soliloauy in the
first act, while Mr.. Mansfield had the stage,
the stage managers bell rang and the cur.
tain came rolling down. Mansfield was cut
of in the middle of sentence and was fu-
rious that the scene had been ruined.
Those in the front seats could hear his an
CRY voice demanding: What is the mean
ing of this outragegn II was so evident
that something unusual had occurred that;
some of the audience became alarmed. and
a few nervous people left their places IN
front and took seats near the door. The
whole thing was only an accident. how
ever. The stage manager. In moving his
arm. accidenfiy struck the curtain bell.
The curtain hands, as strict in their obe-
dience TO the bell as soldier Is TO his gen.
eral. rolled down the curtain. It made no
difference 10 them what was transporting on
the stage. It is their duty 10 obey the bell,
spd-obey it they did
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-04-20

The black dots indicate the location Of previous
tornadoes recorded in the south-central west
This diagram is taken from Lieut.. Finleys book
On storms
by pail OF darkness. In q word, il was
unique. both as to the conditions surrounding
1t and the frightful loss Of life and property
FOR which il is responsible.
Louisville was founded in IT'S and incor-
porated as a city in 1893. 1t has never before
met with a serious disaster, that is, serious
as compared with tho recent horror The
calamity which has fallen upon the metropo-
lis Of Kentucky naturally brings up anew
the question: What can be done to safeguard
tho futurei A reply may be given in these
words:
"The populous region of the United States
Is forever doomed 10 the devastation Of the
tornado. AS certain as night follows day Is
the formation of the funnel shaped cloud"
This is the deliberate conclusion reached by
Lieut.. John p. Finley, U. S. A., after years
Of careful attention paid 10 the subject OF at
mospheric phenomena But he declares IL
the danger cannot be averted it is among tho
possibilities at least TO escape the extreme
effects Of its wrath. There are many pre-
monitory signs which denote with almost abb
solute certainty the approach OF tornado,
such as an oppressive, enervating air, the Pc
culiar and unusual silence of birds, the uneasl-
ness Of domestic animals and the development
of cowardly traits in breeds Of dogs usually
ferocious, like the mastif or the bulldog.
Human beings feel weighed down with an
inde1nable premonition Of some impending
evil. The sultrineSs Of the day continues,
but in the hitherto clear and coppery sky
great banks of clouds appear, generally one
in the southwest and another in the north
west or northeast, moving towards each
other. They are entirely different in aspect
from the ordinary heralds Of summer
storm. They may resemble tho thick smoke
from burning building, or a bank OF fog or
steam, or, il heavy and dark, take on green
ish hue, which presages the quick coming OF
q fierce and irresistible elemental foe. Some
times nature marrhals these forces Of de-
struction in solid aud heavy masses; again
they roll mp lightly, but black and frownins
e tha dartaSt MIDNIGHT
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-04-20
VIRGINIA AND THE WORLDS FAIR.
She should BE Properly Represented at
Chicago.
CHRisT1ASsBURG. Va. April II, 1890.

CHRisr1ASsBURG. Va. April II, 1890.
TO he Editor ofRe Dispatch:
VIII You permit me through the columns
of the Dispatch to call the attention OF the
people of Virginia to matter / deem OF
vast importance at this time?
The National House of Representatives,
has passed the bill for the Worlds Fair to
be held at Chicago TO commemorate the
discovery of America by Columbus. IL is
now before the Senate and will doubtless
become fixed fact.
Virginia should be represented on that
| occasion. When say represented meana all
that word implies
Virginia at one time was the first State in
this Union In wealth, population. and all
that goes to make q great State. Within
her boundaries lie resources sufficient to
supply the United States with everything
necessary to the happiness and comfort OF
all the people-gold. silver copper, zinc,
lead. iron, coal. timber. She has variety
Of soil and chmateunequalled on the globe.
Why is she not get the first State IN the
Union answer because we have neglect
ed to develop the great resources 50 alum
dainty given by the great Creator.
The Worlds Fair will present the oppor-
tunity 10 make known the greatness Of our
beloved State. VIII we avail ourselves OF
it?
would suggest that nor is the time to
commence. The wonderful advance going
on in the State should give impetus TO fur.
Their effort. The companies now organized
should at this time commence the prepare
ton and arrangement of material for the
exhibition. Our public men should be
considering the matter of an appropriation
by the next General Assembly to encour-
age our philosophical men in the work.
The State should be represented by one OF
two of the ablest and best-posted men in
the State, who should have charge Of the
Virginia exhibit and who would be fully
equipped and competent to explain the re-
sources of the State, &c. A pamphlet OF
catalogue should be made, containing an
explanation of the exhibits as well Us a
history of the different sections, their re-
sources, &c.
The Legislature made o great mistake in
refusing TO present the State properly al
the centennial. Letus make so such blum
der now. An appropriation should bC
made sufficient to pay representatives, e
| take charge of the Virginia division, Il
get out the catalogue. and TO help pay
| freights on the heavier material for exhl
bition.
These suggestions | hope will be ampli
fed by the press and by philosophical
men. =. Il. tEkRMANs.
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Profit-sharing In Worcester.
tSuringfje!d Republican,

The Rice & Griffin Manufacturing Com
many. of Worcester, which Is run on tnt
proft-sharing basis. divided a surplus o.
$2.755 among eighty,one employees las.
week. ali Of whom had been with them at
least ak months. Those were the earn
mos Of 1889. The plan, which was begun
in issT. provides that after deducting per
cent - al the capital invested, the balance
Of tho earnings shall be divided proper;
tionately between the capital and the tosal
yearly pay roll, each employs to share &C
ssordinc 20 the amount OF wages be has re
ceiyed during the year. The time OF ser.
Wee required in order to participate in
future profits has been extended TO eight
months in the year, which benefits and
tends 10 increase the number OK perma-
nsnt woykmen. The share OF those who
received part Of last years earnings Is
equal 10 about az per cent. on their wages
~ more than three weeks pay TO those
employsd 81 the company ell the year.
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exquisitely rounded figure.

Not strictly beautiful, but with an arch
and vivacious manner that makes her par
tioularly attractive, is Miss Lota Robinson,
daughter Of Mrs. John VI. Robinson, one OF
the most famous society leaders Baltimore
has had in many day. Miss Robinson is
tall, gracefully formed, and dresses in style
peculiarly becoming TO brunette. She Is a
Bit dsshing and daring in her dress, but her
conservative city seems 70 like the change
from more demure beauties, and she is uni
versally popular
CAROLINE SIFToN PEPPER
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TRACK OF THE STORM THROUGH LOUISVILLE
fercely defended heights Of Lookout Inc
red Indian dies at the stake, defiant, eagle
eyed and undaunted 10 the last, but tooth
ache. the reason for which he cannot UNDER
stand, makes him cry. In the face OF natures
awful and unexpected wrath the iron nerVed
grow weak and the cool headed frantic. 80,
when tho other evening the mad might OK
the whrlwind was hurled down upon the
fair city OF Louisville it is no wonder that
the first sensations were those Of panic and
dread unutterable. But rs TO the crash OF
falling buildings succeeded the cries OF the
wounded, brave hearts and willing hands
were not found wanting 10 meet the unpar-
allcled emergency, and through the dismal
hours till dawn 10 urge the labor OF rescue
by the light OF blazing structures wherein
fire was completing the work begun by the
wind.
Tho scene after the storm was heartrend-
ing, heroic, sublime, American.
Probably no tornado ever did such swift
and deadly work on this continent as he one
which chose louisville for the central object
Of its wrath. 1t was Of a peculiar nature and
deiied in many respects the laws laid down as
governing these natural phenomena. 1t has
generally been held that a city Of respectable
size would turn a wind no matter how fierce.
This is now disproved. The maximum width
of previous tornadoes was placed az dfty
yards. The Louisville blast extended from
side 10 side full half mile. Former vista
tons Of the "cyclone belt' havo taken place
almost exclusively in the afternoon. The
latast horror had an extra terror added 10 it
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-04-20
A hIGHLY-EDUCATED SEAL.
Boru in Russian Waters, and Now ON Ex-
hibition in a Paris Circus.

The Rep,lblique FrdncdiSe gives long ac-
count Of the life and adventures OF a
sipgularly-learned seal that has Just made
his debut in Paris at the Fernando clrcus.
This seal. ii appears, came from RUSSIA
when he was quite young. having been
sent TO fishmonger IN Orleans. Instead
of killing him and selling him IN pieces
TO his customers the fshmonger TOOK
compassion on the queer little AM:
mai and made household pet of
him. At the end of six years Phopho, as
the seal is called, grew to be big, tat
fellow. He always came when he was
called. and cheerfully gave his paw, or
rather his ripper. to everybody he was IN
troduced TO. In addition to this evidence
of good breeding he displayed remarkable
talents, and skilfully performed feats that
would make an imperteetly educated ter-
rier ashamed of himself. When the fish
moncer decided TO leave Orleans for Paris,
he OF course, brought his pet along with
him. placing him in a large water-tanIk
and sending him as freight, with
the inscription live fish" when ne
arrived in Paris he had to consider the
dificulties Of finding a lodging Tor NM
self and the strange member OF MS iaihlly.
Seals have often been exhibited IN iarge
aouariums. but to get accommodations Oh
that description for Phopho was some;
reach of the fishmonger.- So he hired
APARTMENTS IN a hotel in Montmartre, IN
Guiding room for Phopho, adjotipingb the
one in which he lived with hls we: rho-
nho,s hed-chamber is furnished WITH
water-tank. and that's all. In this way the
happy family are able to continue the plea plea
SAINT mode Of life which was commenced
five FIVE or six years previous in Orleans. =, On
fine DAYS the seal tramps along ~
lively. fip-fiap gait portion of the as a
tanes between his clearinghouse and the
Fernando circus. where he is exhibited a.
On wet days. strange enough, he insists sS on
being taken in carriage. Tie has nor
,or az rain. He is already quite. pet with
the ramins Of the ncighborhood, who were re
at first greatly surprised to find that that ne pc
preferred fish to candy. AT the circus ne
rides horse and q yelocipede, and also
performs upon q trapeze made especialiy
Tor himself. Montmartre rs Justly prond
of this wonderful seal. and everybody
wishes him long life and prosperity.
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between marcn ana Uctooor J.Ir. In
of greatest recurrence are Nay ana sm
known during the winter and sprias; 4, m rsrrd
Kansas and Missouri rank hiens m,;on.
10 frequency OF all the states OF .'' a. ruowl-
In tho practical application Of 'p ,,,,s - In a
edge lies its value. IL person n .,scteJ.
region where tornadocs are to be expe ',s,,s
bis best refuge In time OF need %
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second Baltimore type, that of the pale
blonde In addition 10 the beauty of soft
blue eyes and fair hair, she has as lovely
mouth and teeth as one ever sees and pecu-
harly winning expression.
She is one Of the few lovely American girls
whom the great French portrait painter,
Alexander Cabanel, consented TO paint, and
the picture used here is copied from it. At
the time she posed for the portrait she was
III, and it shows her more fragile than she is,
and with dark circles under the eyes. Miss
Williams inherits her beauty, for q Healy
portrait Of her mother shows her TO have
been a rarely beautiful woman OF the same
soft, refined type as the daughter. Both her
father and mother are dead, and it is through
the former that she is related to the Bona
parties. A younger sister, Miss Charlotte, is
counted among Baltimores pretty girls. Her
face is piquant and charming and she has an
exouisitelV rounded figure
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-04-20
CURED BY CUTICURA

Ihaye used your CCTICUHA REMEDIES IN two
cases where IL proved 10 be successful. Tho hrst
was In The case Of boy year and half cid.
His face and body we're ia a terrible condition,
the former being completely covered with sores.
| took him % the Massena sulphur Springs, but
he did not improve any. ! was then advised 10
try the CUTicURA REMEDIES. which did. He
took one and one hall bottles Of CUTIcURA Re-
SOLVENT, when his skin was as smooth a. could
be- and IA to-day ! used tho CUTIcURA on his
sores and the CUfICUsA SOAR In Eashing MN.
He Is now five years of age and all right Tho
other case was q disease Of the scalp, which was
cured by washing with the CUrIcURA SOAP ami
rubbing In the CUTICURA, one bottle OF CUTIcURA
REs0LyEsr being used. They have proved suc-
cessful in every case. Il Is surprising how ra-
pidly child viii improve under their treat
ment. JOHN X. ZERO,
L.. d. III