Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-05-17
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Awful Destiny Of an Editor who Was Re
fused BY Heaven and the other Place.
Eugene Field IN the Chicago Newsl

Eugene Field IN the Chicago Newsl
SO far as We know. there IL no where a
man with kecuer Wit OF a gontlcr humor
than joseph h. McCullaghs. An eighteen
years residence in 81. Louis has not duilod
this geutleman's wit nor debased ms
hum0r. In the profession Of journallsh
he IL Cqciio rrinctrs, and IN all the relations
Of private social life he exhibits a viyacity
and bouignitv which has endeared HIN
to all. II the bright things said IN the
course of month by this remarkable man
could be gathered together in volume
what % charming book that would De!
The latest capital story told by Mr. Nc
Cullagh was az a dinner in st. Louis last
week. n dinner given bya number Of ~
intimate friends 20 COlCGcl J. &. Normlle
on the eve of that eminent diplomats de-
parture for Cuba. Tho story wasat the e1-
pense Of 81. Louis. vet it was Sd good one
loyal 81. Louisan can seriously object To
il repetition.
Mr. MrCulhgh had been expressing The
hope that, stirred by the example ot her
sister cities. -. LOUIS would grd hers'ii
un 20 actual eudeavOr. She had Defn
idling too long Unless rcactlouarY Jlc-
tics were adopted every citizen would DC
likely 90 suffer tie experience which Mr.
McCullagh had had illustrated To- him .9i-
he aveucdj IN dream OF singular VIVID
ness.
He dreamed that, having died he made
his way 90 Heaven and knocked Justify az
the beautiful Jasper gate thereof. An Ola
gentleman with venerable beard came tu
tho gate, and. pOkiug his head thrOu sll ih'
pickcts Of the gate, inquired VINO
thercE'
Tits l." answered McCullagh.
"lcs, yes. so see" said the saint, hut
who are YOU
No. editor Of the GI0Jo- Democrat an
swercd McCullagh.
well. Joseph, what do you want? -
u want to get In there" responded Nc
Cullagh.
"Woll. you can't got 10 here, Joseph"
said Tho saint with q distinct lntunnuon oil
sympnthy. Pm sorry for you, but We yc
got mo- room for you. You'll have TO ny
the other place
OF course. this made Mccullagh feel
very badly; It WAS a good deal Il disap-
pUntment 20 him. But determined not
10 lo loft out IN the cold, ha trudged on
downward and presently BROUGHT w at
the door Of-Of- well. ruupO8e W. call lj
,a4 the saint dilJ the % Ter place
Not so bad ~ Il might bc,' thought
McCuilach. ~ he knocked Justify 40 tho
door. llc did not have % knock twice,
for instantanc0usly the door opened and
tho !ecring face ~ tho arch-teud himself
was thrust nquIrngly forth.
Who's thcref" asked the hidcous imp.
"IisI.n answered McCullagh.
well yes. 80 / should say" quoth the
fond, but whO-pardOn my ignorance
who are vUuy'
Il am Joseph g. McCullagh. of -.
Louis. Mo-. editor of the -DsnOTT,
answered McCullagh.
All. indeed z" said Satan. well, Joe,
what do YOU want
" want 20 get IN there" answered Bio.
Cullagh,
Satan pulled In his head for q few mo-
mcuts. then thrusting 10 forth again
Joe" said he. don't find your name
down I'm our books and ] can't let you in. '
But vou'll have TO-" cried McCuiagh.
I've just been 10 the other place and they
,gouidn't have mo there; Pm bound 90 get
mo" said Satan, firmly but kindly.
"Tm very sorry for you Joe. but It can't
be helped. can't let you IN
with that. Satan banged the door. and
McCullagh was left standing outside,
alone. discOnsOlate, hopeless.
Then the horror of the only alternative
presented 10 the wrotched McCullagh im-
PEELED the awful cry that like volcanic
outLurst issued from his pallld lips
Great Caesar have | got 70 90 back to
-. LoulsIh