Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-02-21
PAINTED THE TOWN.
THE GOVERNOR, THE MAYOR, AND
THE OILERS GIRL SEReNApsD.
Colonel Murphy Possesses q Charitable
Heart--A Deservsdiy Popular Marrieo
Laay-Other observations.

Lady-Otner ODscrsotio"S'
Substance lends enchantment. ms
is a quotation which has rolled down
through the annals of time, and IL now
used with the same frequency OF the OLD
adaee. music hath charms to soothe tho
savage breast" These familiar lines cou'u
have been quoted with every degree OF ap-
propriateness the other night. After the
adjournment of well-known and Hour
ishiur Democratic club several OK us
Members who had become enthusiastic IN
the nohtics of the hour decided that IL
would be but respectful Tor theui
10 serenade our Democratic Governor
and Mayor. This they determined 10 40,
and. after long course of discussion ~ W
what instrJ ments should be eupioyeu IA
the mut;lal,on OF the midnight atmospueIs'
IL was unanimously agreed that hauu-
oroan would be most available. THIS
thew finally secured, and started out upon
their course in harmony. Inree nouns
later | saw them. They had wsiteu
the ducet tones of several patriotlc tunes,
such as ANNE Rooney" and Listen 20
Nv Tale of Woe" out upon the CAIN nispe
air in Capitol Square and IN front OF nne
MAYORS residence. The good natured fo-
peaceful sumbers. and the smhe "nicn
extended from his eyes TO his chln'
and from ear 10 ear was con-
verted into a frown such as be was never
known to wear during the winter. Nheh
the boys" tor jolly fellows they W.T.,
esp;ed the Idle Reporter thew tboughI IL
would be good Joke to extend their tour
70 a certain residence wherein they knew
Law the pearl OF my terrestrial existence
/ slipped around the corner TO await ue-
yelopments, but kept my eye on the upper
windows OF that domicile. three pieces
were forced from the mouth of the organ
with remarkable regularity, all things con-
sidered. The last was Johnny. Get your
Hair Gut" saw the young lady next CAV.
We were both in church. pretended as
though | were tuning crank ana she
fairly burst in laughter. | then put
NV hand to my head 20 see IL she
remem bered the last tune OF that serenade.
She smiled knowingly and touched her
flowing tresses. The young lady subse-
ouently saw the Idler. and asked II he was
in the serenading party. when replied
in the affirmative. she CALCULATED, l saw
Mr.. - and Mr. -, but did not recog-
nize YOU" She never understood why
could not then contain myself, Tor neither
of tho persons she named was IN the
crowd.
It is strange that ones opinion of an
other can be entirely changed by single
incident and almost in an instant. | had
ALWAYS thought Colonel John Murphy
hard-hearted sort of individual: rather,
that he was inclined to be little remote
TO a person in distress. Within few mo-
ments. however, such an impression
of this genial host was dissolved and
in its stead came q firm CONVICTION
that ne IL one of the most tender
hearted of men. The gus" that changed
the "vane" was a manifestation OF true
and loval charity toward fellow-man.
Canadian Frenchman had been stopping at
the hotel for several days, and during the
latter four days of his stay there mad been
on terrible debauch. The stlmulant
used was the pure alcohol, purchaser Oh
druggists. and at the time Colonel Muir
nhy was seen by the Idler trying to get
telephone connection with one OF the city
hospitals, his guest was really IN a bad con-
dition. The telephone communication,
as heard by me. ran as follows
Hello, is that tho Retreat for the SEX :"
well, | have a man here who has been
on spree and Is sick. l want 20 SEND
him out and have YOU take care OF him un-
| til he gets straight. How much VIII IL
/ cost week!
Il
he must have a room and medical atten-
| ton. and the bills can be sent TO me-"
| then determined 10 inquire INTO the
case and learned that the sick man was
out of money; that he had never during
his stay at Murphy's Hotel paid any on ms
| bills. and that there was no hope on the
mart of the Colonel TO recover ANYTHING
against him. The stranger was taken 10
| the Retreat, however and was gwen 8tten-
| ton and medical aid. And 1t was all
through the human sympathy OF the Colo
nels biz heart.
Ill we're going to cast my ballot for the
most deservedly popular young married
lady in Richmond l would vote for Mrs.
James Lyons. Firstly. because she is kind
to newspaper reporters. There Is nothing
that goes as quickly to the heart Of an un-
fortunate scribe as gentle and courteous
word and a little patience and assistance
| in getting an item. Secondly. she
| is one of the loyellest women l ever
| knew, her manners are par ercetence,
| her converse deuonstrative OF highest
| cultivation, her every motion the poetry
of grace. Thirdly. she is q woman that IL
useful IN her community. There 10 no good
cause that Is not in one way or aYother
| espoused by her generous deeds. She IS
|
| largest charitable societies of the city, and
| has for several years been the recording
secretary Of the Association for the Preser-
yetion of Virginia Antiquities. She j. an
| ornament to Richmond society as well as
lovely Christian woman.
-
The talented young actor Sothern, who
appeared at the Academy of Music last
week in the Highest Bidder" and Lord
Chumey," is one of the best and most
tastefuly dressed fellows | ever saw. His
clothes fit him superbly. and when he
walks upon the stage he looks as neat as n
| min. | remember quite well when he ap-
| peared before the Richmond footlights for
| the first time. On this occasion he wore a
black four-in-hand crayat. almost the only
| one had seen IN this city up 70 that time.
| In less than q week this style of neckgear
became the rage, and the fashion held It's
own for months and months. noticed n
| feweyenings ago that he still clings on to the
same style Of cravat, which. with his I'M
maculate white vests, makes hun look ele-
CANT. Ii must have panied him 10 notice
| how this sober hue has been succeeded by
] fiery red, but after all one must Weld his
| individual whlms to the taste OF the pub
! lie.
An old negro man who has for a number
of years been o servant IN West-End
family was recently informed of the death
of Spurgeon. He instantly became. much
interested in the achievements of the de-
ceased and wanted to know all about him.
Did he mean what he said when he
preached 2" queried the aged son of Ham.
Yes" was the reply.
"Didtolks like him. Z"
"Yes indeed was the answer.
well, well. boss replied the old-time
darkey. scratching his head, dat man must
| have been second John Jasper in his COM
munity." THE IDLE REPoRTER.