Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-01-20

months IN advance that no pauper rent
would be paid after May LIST. but that
the almshouse would be open to any one
needing shelter. On the 1st OF May =
adults and Z families, numbering IS per-
sons, became seIf-supporting; ~ ADULTS
and 0 families. consisting OF ~ persons
assumed the payment OF their own REM.
asking only partial support from the
town. and In no case was the oner OF inc
almshouse accepted"
Indeed. II may be safely said there are
more characters weakened and more
men and women made beggars by 100
much help than by too little. and Mr.
Warmers teachings are calculated 10 90
great good in turning public ATTENTION
To the necessity OF more Judicious dis
pensing of charity, both private and
Dublic.
His remarks on the provisions for found
IlnEs are worthy Of careful consideration.
He says: Undoubtedly. the actual result
of many founding hospitals ~ to XIII
more infants than would meet death did
.rch hospitals not exist. Sometimes 81
per cent Of the children fall to reach the
age Of years"
The writer OF this article once asked the
Sut,srintendent OF our city almshouse
what percentage Of infants lived who were
brought to that institution, and was told:
None at ALL"
The subject OF "Tramps" IS fully treated
I'm this interesting work, and some valua-
BILE suggestions as to the best way or
dealing with this most dangerous element
I'm society are given.
The book is very interesting, and should
be carefully read by those especially who
desire to be faithful stewards OF the good
things that God has bestowed upon them.
THE ROYAL ROAD: OR. TAKING HIM
AT HIS WORD. BY Marion Harland.
Author Of "Alone," Ewes Daughters"
Ills Great Self" "a Gallant Fight"
etc. New York: Arson d. +. Randolph
e. Co.
Marion Harlands strength Is in taking
hold upon the heart. and In nothing she
has written Is this more forcibly Illus
trated than in 1.-THE Royal Road" Nor
Is there in any of her other works a finer
example Of that literary art she possesses
in such high degree OF giving true
poetic cOloring TO the little things OF
lfe' and daily experience. 1t has been
well said that the most interesting cor
respondent from abroad is the one who
discards the guide-book and, taking up
the commonplace, puts us In touch with
the pulse of the masses. BY the same
token the deepest impressions are made
by the story-writer who does not create
characters or portray them from excep-
tional personalities, but paints them from
the run of nature. The latter has been
the guiding principle OF Marion Har-
land in 1.-The Royal Road" Her drawing
has the power and expression of truth;
her colors and lights bring the inner
thoughts Of her character to the surface,
tbat, haaap,a 0f na0pla know
but never before appreciated. The story
has a sombre background. but ever fall
ing upon this Is the sunshine OF beau
tiful trust. Many of the incidents and
situations evidence the habit Of close OBJ
servation-the habit of keeping ones
eyes about one" at all times and under
all circumstances-and there are occa-
slonal flashes of delicate humor. but the
great lesson of living by faith Is never
sacrificed. All In all. "The Royal Road
Is sweet, wholesome, and helpful
book. and the best effort of Marion Har-
lands life. 1t Is a story that has a mis-
sion, and 1t will fulfil that mission in
many households. Aside from the fact
that the gifted authoress Is a native of
this city, additional interest Is impaired
!, here TO the volume by the dedication,
which reads ITO my brother, S. ii. H..
in recognition of the steadfast affection
that in fifty years OF sunshine and OF
shadow has never failed me. this book
is lovingly dedicated"
For sale by booksellers generally.
LITTLE EYOLF. BY Henrik Ibsen.
Translated by William Archer Chicago:
Stone 81 kimball
The Ibsen cult will find in this. the
latest work of their idol. no evidence of
a change Of his method of thought, his
school OF philosophy. or his doctrine.
Little Eyolf' is a three-act social drama,
In which Ibsen portrays the weaknesses
he sees, or pretends to see. in the Sean
dinavian character. Alfred Allmers. a
poor, dreamy youth of tender conscience
and very little will-power. marries a
beautiful, rich, and passionate woman,
who for a long time holds him en-
! thralled by her charms and passion. Little
Eyolf. the child of the couple becomes
a cripple through their neglect. and falls