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The Big Stone post. (Big Stone Gap, Va.) 1890-1892, 1891-03-06
AIRY TONGUES.

Mdme Bernhardt was confronted the other
day by an interviewer who asked her what
truth there was in the story that II. GARNER
had come TO this country to marry her. at is a
canard," she exclaimed, "why should marry?
have ell my faculties left"
Mrs. Grover Cleveland is woman of sense
as we'll as thing of beauty. She leads in an
organization whose object is to discourage
the aping of foreign customs in talk, deport-
mcnt and dress. The object is worthy and
needful one. tits simply sickenng to see how
far this toadyism to everything foreign is car
ried in the Eastern cities, by both men and
women. Some go abroad for summer, re-
turn, and clumsily initiate the walk and talk
and other infrmitics of foreigners. They rem
der themselves ridiculous to sensible people
of course; but they do not seem conscious OF the
fact, but fancy their Alterations entite them
to consideration and afford them n passport to
swell society. 1t is both amazing and humlll-
ating to observe how people otherwise worthy
and capable of better things will thus expose
themselves to ridicule and contempt.
One of the old English carcatures represents
the lawyers starting for the courts, dressed in
their gowns and wigs, and it is entitled "The
Flight of the Locusts." more modern Carl
caturist might represent quite number of the
same profession returning from Gladevile, as
"Thc Retreat from Moscow" for in truth, am
told the retiring column did look dilapidated and
somewhat disfgured, though most of them
have since returned TO the ring. The snow
and storm were two much for them.
Men often make great mistakes when they
try to win women. Like the hypocrites of the
scriptures, they think they will be heard be-
cause of their much saying. More than one
sutton has killed his chances by too much talk
though the talkcr fancies he is playing havoc
with the girls heart. The art in winning Q
woman lies in the other art of listening. Lei
her talk. Appear to be deeply interested anc
moved. About the only compliment | ever
got from woman was secured in this way
I was at swell ball in Louisville, and wa:
feeling very badly. I could not have uttered
dozen sentences had my life depended on it
But sat by lady and she ratified on at a Maud
S. rate was inexpressbly bored; but, after
much effort, l worked my face into something
Of smile, and, after getting it in that shape
let it remain, and thought of other thing:
that concerned me much more than my fin'
ladv's chat. Indeed l heard little or nothing
of what she said, and am sure dozen words
did not escape me. a few days afierward
was told that this lady was carried away b.,
nv destinations. She said was the mos
charming man she had ever met. a lady il
Washington had given me this hint before
''How think YOU" said she, "women are won?'
"By sweet talk" said I.
"Not a bit of it," she replied. Gle mus
be dumb and let as do the talking. The veri
est donkey will be irresistible if he can onl,
make himself stylish and bend down his Ion!
ears, with a look of intense sympathy and in
terest, while we chatter away"
The Big Stone post. (Big Stone Gap, Va.) 1890-1892, 1891-03-06

The rash young Emperor of Germany has
blundered in permitting his mother to visit
France. It will be remembered that Prince
Bismarck refused to consent that his father
when in an almost dying condition, should visit
the South of France. The result Of the visit
of the Ex-Empress is, therefore, triumph fox
Bismarck. But there is no telling what the
result of the Emperor's blunder will be. II
may blow over or il may mean war.
The Big Stone post. (Big Stone Gap, Va.) 1890-1892, 1891-03-06

IT has become the custom of lawyers who
defend prisoners, taken before the County
court for 0f1enses committed ut Big Stone Gap,
to attack the police here and trt to excite the
prejudices Of the jury against the force. In
defending man charged with crime, it is con-
ceded that much latitude should be allowed
his counsel; but sense of decency and fair
ness should protect our police from such as
saults. They have rendered incalculable SER
vices to both this City and County, and an at
torney must be hard pushed indeed, as we'll as
wanting i'll sentiments of propriety and justice
who will resort to so demagogical an appeal.
1t is said that in consequence of this prejudice
against our police, Mr. Green, of Gate City,
succeeded in mitigating the verdict which
should have been rendered in the case Of the
negro Street who shot Fulton, to three years
in the pententary. 1t is time for lawyers
claiming respect for their profession and some
regard for the interests of the community to
rise above such petty and pitiful tactics.
The Big Stone post. (Big Stone Gap, Va.) 1890-1892, 1891-03-06

William French was the unfortunate man
overwhelmed by the surging waters Tues
day night. The angry food roarcd with
rage and seemed greedy to cngulf everything.
The rain was pouring and the night was black
as death. The electric lights alone glittcrcd
on the turbid foam, making rents in the dark
ness and exposing the terrible torrent here
and there. Suddenly the cry of "help, help"
was heard above the roar of the waves Men
rushed to the river with lanters, but the voice
had been stifed. The boat was seen in the
drift capsized. One of its occupants had been
borne on the dark flood to the shore of death.
It was startling sound and gloomy sight.
The Big Stone post. (Big Stone Gap, Va.) 1890-1892, 1891-03-06

= CONGRESS- adjourned Wednesday without
passing either the Force Billor The Silver Bill.
Both were full of evil aud both died the death
Of the evil, i. is hoped never to be resursected.
The Big Stone post. (Big Stone Gap, Va.) 1890-1892, 1891-03-06
Almost Extinct.
fNew York SUM-

Only one member Of the Bonaparte family is left in
Corsica, the home of the great founder of the family
The wife OF Lucen Bonsparte, the Princess Marianne,
who separated from her husband, lives in tue village
OF Aiaccio as secluded as nun.
The Big Stone post. (Big Stone Gap, Va.) 1890-1892, 1891-03-06

II is universally admitted that it is only .
question Of few months when the dams must
90. Why not let them go at once?
The Big Stone post. (Big Stone Gap, Va.) 1890-1892, 1891-03-06
The month of April is approaching. D
you not sniff weddings in tn air?

Mr.. Jas. W. Fox was recently elected a
Engineers, New York, deserved compliment
to one of the brightest and most enterprising
business men in the South.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-06-07

veasber-enrineers 10 leave home, when
the ofice-boys would say rain" 1 was
yery anxious TO take . bird-hunt on
Cbristmas-day some thlrty-hve miles
in the country. but unless. the weather
was going 10 be propitious decidedly pre-
ferred STAYING in town. Iltft the matter
omen until the evening papers Of the 2fth
said "clear and colder; northwesterly
winds.n ON that bought good lot OF
shells and my ticket and made the TIP;
During the night II turned warm, clouded
mn. and by the time got a coyey scat
tered IL was showing hard, My trip was o
dismal failure and had to. ride miles
through snow and slush on nslow mule to
reach the railroad. To crown oil during
this LONG season in May" which has Just
passed and which always comes aud always
lasts the bureau eaid fair" for two or
three davs until they ct last resorted TO OF
heard of the Irishman's sign OF rain, close
cloudy ali over and pouring down IN the
middle.p when they at last predicted rain
and for two consecutive days were right;
A funny man on one of our papers could
make reputation by simply calling daily
attention to these Wiggins-like plumbers.
j. w. EGoLEsTos.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-06-07
Tho Alarms of Fire.

To he Editor of The Dispatch:
Will you be kind enough to ask the Fire
Department to give some rational explana-
ton of the clamor made by the bells when
an alarm is turned inp
Here is the way it goes: Bell No. sud
denly cleaves the air with q vigorous peal,
and everybody remarks to everybody else ::
"Fire!" Presently it ceases and eyerv-
body SAYS "Sh" and gets ready 10 count,
while everybody else begins to look for a
fire-alarm card which they never find.
"Shl one-two-three-fo but Just then
bell No. 2 strikes up and destroys your
count. Then you try TO keep score on that
bell. But you are not half through before
No. / gets mad at losing its trade and vocit-
erously exclaiins: " We are the people
No. is not in i'll"
Thus two Cor more) bells keep up q con-
slant see-sawlng against each other until
you give up in despair, and going TO the
door, call QUITO pair OF flying legs. Say,
know where the fire ISL" But Say doesn't
know either. Then you go to bed and in
the morning read in the DISPATCH thatyo
store burned down last night-no insu-
rance.
Now, nobody will dispute the fact that
this is just the way the bells go on at every
fire. When 1.-THE bells go ringing for
Sarah, :" Sarah has the satisfaction, at least,
of knowing that they are ringing for her,
but when the fre-bells 90 ringing, nobody
knows whom they are ringing for.
The Fire Departments justification for
this custom will be waited for with bated
TIE WRITER AND MANY OTHERS.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-06-07
THE ASYLUM DETENTION CASE.
Tho Decision on Monday-A Baseball
ChaiIenRe-Porsonal Notes.

The Decision on Monday-A Baseball
ChalIenge-PersonalN Notes.
Correspondence Of tho Richmond Dispstch.l
WILLIAMSBURG, Va, June G,-Monday
Judge Fartmng will deliver his opinion in
the case of Mrs. Carolina II. Kearns. who
claims that she is illegally deprived of her
liberty by being inearcerated In the Eastern
Insane Asylum.
The William and Mary baseball nine
has challenged the Richmond College team
for a match game of ball to be played some
time during the coming week.
RECENTLY APPOINTED.
CAPTAIN Lucius Edloe, who for some
time has been connected with the Eastern
Insane Asylum, is now Waterman OF
grounds and buildings at William and
Mary, having recently received the ap-
polntment.
Dir. Ashley G. Hudgins, of Hampton, a
student of last session here, paid flying
visit to his old college chums last evening,
returning to business this morning. Mr.
Hudgins while here was the guest OF Pro-
fessor Cumming.
Rev. @. Z. Grammar, ID. D., of the Theo-
logical Seminary near Alexandria, will oc-
cupy the pulpit of the Episcopal church
tomorrow. In the morning DR.. Grammar
will preach on 1.-THE Ministry and his
subject Tor the evening service will be
Brazilian Missions The reverend gen.
tlsman was one of the promoters of the
Brazilian mission" which was organized
about year ago.
Miss Irwin, OF Mobile, Ala. is guest Of
Miss Irwin is en- route home from an e1-
tended visit TO New York city and Canada.
Mr.. Robert McCandlIsh, native of this
town, now leading member OF the Mid
dlesex bar, was here yesterday and was
warmly greeted BY his many friends.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-06-07
FRENCH NOTIONS OF AMERICA.
Exploits of Seated Bull Faithfully De-
scribed by a Paris Periodical.

The notion that the United States is
country principally inhabited by people OF
Indian race still clings to O great many
Europeans, and even some of those who
are educated. The most singular misap-
prehensions concerning the Indians and
the part of the country they occupy are
continually appearing in the newspapers
in Europe.
I'olts (Science for ALI, which declares its
aim TO be enlightenment of the public, re-
Gently published the following absurd ar
We have received some interesting in
formation concerning the incidents which
preceded the recent rising IN arms OF the
Indians in the West. and one of the first
engagements. ,
having resolved to make known the fact
that the Indians had not received their an
nuities and certain promised munitions,
betook himself to the Capitol at Washing
"There he laid before the President of
the legislative body his complaints of the
governmental agents, who, he declared,
had stolen what was the Indians due.
I" he was Informed that his declarations
would be taken under consideration, and
he departed. But the promise having re,
NAMED without performance, Seated Bull
cone more came to the Capitol.
This time, in the midst of the assem-
blage, the Seated Bull did not utter a
word but drew his tomahswk and dealt
with il a terrible blow upon the mar BILE table
which was before him. The table, was
broken IN two, and the Chiefs tomahawk
buried itself in the floor beneath.
ut was the token of the Chiefs declara-
ton of war. =.
"The Seated Bull then left the Capitol
without any one daring to lay hand upon
him. Returning to his canoe. which he
had tied to one of the piers of the great
died rapidly back to bis own territory"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-06-07
The Davis Monument-What 10 Richmond
Doing?
I,YrcHBURG, Va, juno 3, 1891.

lYNCHBUEG, VA, juno o. 1871
To he Editor of the Dispatch:
II Richmond is going to move IN the
matter of getting the Davis monument,
she will have to move qui ,kly and with
all her might. She will have strong rival
in Atlanta. and possibly in one or two
other southern cities.
The monument ought TO be in Rich
mond. There are many historic circum-
stances which render Richmond the most
fitting location. But in consideration OF
the lasting fame and material benefit its
location in her midst would confer, Rich
mond should lead in the contributions to
its cost. Ia she ready to do this? III not;
the probability is that the monument Will
60 elsewhere.
In this connection it is not amiss to state
that, whether Justly or unjustly, Rich
mond has the reputation of being close
fisted" in the matter of building monu-
ments, although ready enough to set mp
claims for them.
/ have heard it stated that the city OF
Galveston gave more to the Lee monument
than Richmond gave. More than this,
have heard it stated that one citizen or TINS
State gave more out of his own pocket TO
the same monument than was given by the
cltizeps of Richmond, leaving out the site.
| don't know that either of these state
ments is true and merely mention them 70
illustrate the reputation which our capital
city has.
The Washington monument, we know,
wac erected at the expense OF the state,
and the Jackson monument, we also know;
was the gift of an English admlrer, and
having secured these splendid works OF
art without cost Richmond can well afford
to put forth an extraordinary effort to get
the Davis monument, which in some re-
spects will be of greater historic interest
and value than any she now has.
NIRGINTua.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-06-07

had made better time and was out Of
sight. Meanwhile the artillery had taken
a position TO enc side of koniggrntz and
protected from there the further retreat.
IN ONE SQUARE MILE.
AT Q o'clock all parts OF both armies.
advancing from three sides. were assem-
bied on tho battle-held-more than 900, GOO
men in one square mile. This tangle could
not possibly be brought in order on the
same evening. The King found quarters
IN Horitz. ! was obliged TO return With
my staff to Gitschan. On the way We met
endless columns with ammunition 70 make
up for the enormous use during the day.
We arrived, therefore, OF our quarters
hardly before midnight.
In the haste OF the mornings prepara-
ton for battle no one had thought 10 pro;
vide us with food. Even the King had
nothing. After the excitement of twelve
hours had absted, we all felt hunger
keenly. An Uhlan gave me alice OF liver
sausage and, Is he had no bread, that was
my meal, the only ono had had since the
preceding evening. In Gitschin nothing
could be got to eat, and only with din
Guilty was cup of tea prepared.
- Feverish from exhaustion threw my.
self in ell my clothes on the bed, for early
the next morning IL was necessary for me
TO obtain the approval of his Majesty Tor
the required measures in Horitz."
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-06-07

present. Among the visitors were MISE
Ellen Glasgow. of Richmond, ana biz
MCMILLAN, OF Maryland, who are the guests
of Mrs. Parkinson, at the University.
These same young ladies are navine .
german given them tonight at the Uni
versity, at the residence OK Professor
GeorgoF. Holmes.
PROGRAMME FOR THE FINALS.
The programme Of the finals shows tnat
they will begin on Sunday, June 2stn, win
tho sermon before the Young Mems chris,
tian Association. On June 18th the annual
meeting Of the Board of Visitors anu sne
final celebration of the Washington 30,
ciety. June 3Oth will begin with the maj
celebration of the jeff" and close WIN
the address by MIR. Henry Watterson peIors
the two literary societies July ISL VIII
be the public day, and on that Day the
closing exercise of the session VIII taKe
place. This will close with, William L.
Wilson, of West Virginia, addressing tne
Society OF Alumni. The final bail VIII Do
danced that day in the library.
PERSONAL.
Miss Ella wertenbaker, daughter OF
Colonel Wertenbaker, of the University,
returned this week from an extended Visis
to South Carolina. - ~.
Mr.. A. p. Cleary, of Athens, visited, his
son, student in the MED" class, mere
this week.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-06-07
Mr.. AND MRS. CLEVELAND.
The Pleasant Summer House of the Ex-
President and His Wife.

boston Record.]
MIRA. Grover Cleveland has been driving
back and forth daily for two weeks be,
tween Joseph Jefferson's residences and
"Tudor Haven" the ex-Presidents new
summer home on the shore OF Buzzards
bay. Tudor Haven" has been under
Going extensive alterations, and IN the
mean time Mrs. Cleveland has been the
guest of Joseph Jefferson. She has been
busier than bee experimenting things in
and out of doors at her new summer
Her business ability and tact have won
the undying admiration of the Bourne
carpenters and plumbers. The WORK OF
renovating and repairs, now. nears co m
pletion, and in a few days the ex;Presi-
dent will arrive at Tudor Haven. ALREADY
the servants are installed. Two fat Jers
sew COWS Craze on the green hill south OF
the house, and O handsome, stylish pay
stamps and whinnies in the stable IN the
"Oh dear, oh dear" said Mrs. Cleveland
with a comic assumption of despair at the
prospect of an interview. The ex-Presi-
dents wife looked charming in her 6iue
yachting cap, loosely knotted RED tie, Diue
Jacket, and gray woollen skirt. Inns Is q
beautiful place, and we expect 10 envoy 'ne
summer here very much"
most beautiful summer place on the coast
OF Buzzard's bay. Tudor Haven IS situated
on a bold point of land, which has the
water OF the bay on two sides and across
which cool breezes always blow. IL Is
never uncomfortable warm at Tudor
Haven even on the sultriest DAYS OF sum-
mer. A magnificent view OF the bay IS
commanded from the wide verandas Oh the
house.
There is a fine sandy bathing beach IN
front Of the house, and in the rear snug
cove for the anchorage of yachts. There IS
n wharf. and the ex-President has only TO
walk dozen yards from his back door TO
step on board his fishing smack. AS TO the
fishing in this region, it is hne enough TO
satisfy even such an ardent lsaak Walton
lite as MIR. Cleveland. There are OYSTER
beds IN the cove behind his house. CLANS
and ouahaugs may be had along. the shore
for the digging. There is fine bluehshing
out in the bay. -.
Tudor Haven is within easy reach OF
everywhere. AS the ex-President sits at
tho window of his new dining-room, which
has been built at the northwest corner OF
his house, he will just be able to discern
the roof OF the Spirit1alist temple rising
through the grove at Onset. 1t will be
only a ten minutes sail across the bay with
fair wind if the ex-President wishes to
run over to attend q seance. Monument
Reach is like short distance away to the
south. II is longer sail TO Marion: The
erstvhile famous resort is out OF sight and
hearing, and none of the weeping and wall
inc and crashing of teeth of its residents
can be heard by the Cleyelands at Tudor
Haven.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-06-07
STARTLING sTATEMENT.i
Thousands In Bank Belonging to No
torious Criminal.

A somewhat remarkable story was told
by O bank president at the Buffalo Club
the other day, says the Express of that city.
1t was to the effect that about $4,000 was
on deposit 10 O bank in Buffalo to the
credit of a notorious cut-throat and tram
robber.
I've have money in our bank" said the
speaker, belonging to O man who has
probably committed fifteen o. twenty MUIR
ders in as many years."
This startling statement caused some
surprise, but the name of the depositor
was not mentioned. 1t was stated that no
draft had been received on this account
for q long time. but tho depositor is be-
heyed to be pursuing his vocation OF MUIR
derer and desperate in thewil and woody
West.
The deposits, 1t was said, were always
made closely following some train-robbery,
and it was morally certain that the de-
positor was concerned in tho thefts.
ION one OCCASION" said the banker,
"this man was at southern town, stand
ing on the leveo and about to take boat
down the riyer in order TO escape arrest
for a CRIME. An old acquaintance spoke 10
him, but being told he was mistaken, and
persisting that be was right, the poor fel-
low was deliberately stabbed to the heart.
"That was during the war excitement,
when such murders were OF frequent oc-
currence. Hence this particular one at
tracted very little attention, and no attempt
was made TO arrest the murderer. lie has
figured in numerous crimes OF Similar
nature"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-06-07
"The Black Bell" white.

To he Editor Of the Dispatch:
In one of your issues of last week (Sun-
DAYS. think you speak of 1.-THE Black
Belt" Having formerly worn this name
fear that other portions of the State may
think that you were referring to this Sec
ton of the State the Fourth congress
sional district. Knowing your kind readi-
ness TO obviate misrepresentation and
appreciate the efforts and successful ones
of q gallant people to free themselves
from such an odious epithet, i am sure
you will gladly say that you were not re-
ferring to US. This may have been "ths
Black Belt" but it is so no longer. Pc
tersburg. Dinwiddie, Prince Edward, Sus-
sex, Nottoway, Brunswick, and one or two
other counties in this district are safely
anchored In the Democratic harbor, and
they are there to stay. Please do not again
tempt us to don our fighting clothes by
stigmatIzlng Us as the Black Belt"
FOURTH DISTRICT.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-06-07
How to Cook n Ham,
Sx1rHFIELD. June 2. 1891.


To ne Editor Of 0e DispG!ch:
The best mode of cooking s>bacon ham
seems 10 have aroused some attention
through your columns. The following
directions were followed by citizen of
this town more than 100 years ago, and
have been continued in the families of his
lineal descendants to the present (the
fourth generation:
Put a Smithfeld ham of eight pounds
into q kettle of cold water before it is
placed on the stove or over the fire, and
let it remain therein for three hours from
the time the water begins TO, boil. For
each additional pound in the weight Of the
minutes.
This method is practiced by most of our
citizens and is deemed the best, as well
from gustatory as q sanitary standpoint.
OcToGxSARIAs.