The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1883-01-17
The ST. Louis Sensation.

ANOTHER THEORY-WAS THE GARRISON APP
DUCTION A SCHEME OF REVENGE?
Aspecial dispatch from st. Louis says
The excitement in regard to the supposed
abduction OF Miss Zerelde Garrison contin-
ues TO be very great. Rumors and coniec-
lures Of all kinds are constantly in circula-
ton. each one finding its supporters and
oppOnents. The last, and one that 1t is said
is put forth by the relatives OF the girl,
is that the abductors were inspired by
a double motive in their action, re.
venge. as well as hope for n ransom.
This opinion is based upon the fact
that when Commodore Garrison was May
or Of san Francisco, in 1854, he mace
himself very unpopular with the large
number of the lower class OF citizens by
endeayoring in his official capacity to sup
press the open and shameless gambling
that was so prominent feature OF the
cty's life at that period Of mining excite
ment i'm California. Several OF the more
prominent Of the gambling-housc keepers
removed afterward to st. Louis, bringing
with them their hatred to Commodore Gar
rison, and it Is thought probable that the
abductors were some OF these men, who
by Selling relative OF his could thus
satisfy their long-cherished desire for
revenge. The rumor also grows that
Miss Zerelde was chosen by mistake Tor
her cousin, Miss Luna Garrison, the
daughter OF Mr.. O. l.. Garrison, secre-
tary Of the st. Louis Steel and Ore Com
pany, and very wealthy man. This
theory receives strength from the fact
which has Just come out, that supposed
attempt was made to abduct Luna Garri-
son some two years ago, in which attempt
Mrs. Levy, the keeper Of the lodging
house, was concerned. Miss Luna Garri-
son, who, although fond OF society, yet finds
time to do much charitable work, received
one day note from this Mrs. Levy, stating
that the latter was penniless and in need
OF aid. As Miss Garrison was about
to respond to this call in person the house
keeper, a Mrs. Mary Kelly, happened to ask
where she was going, aud learning that il
was in bad part OF the city, insisted on
accompanying her mistress. Filling Il
basket with provisions they were driven to
Mrs. Lcvy's, where Mrs. Kelly, not liking
the appearance OF the house, compelled
Miss Garrison TO remain in the carriage
while she went to the door. 1t was
opened by Mrs. Levy, who, on being told
the basket was from Miss Garrison, said
roughly: "Why did not Miss Garrison
come herself: 1 wished TO see her"
Frightened at the woman's manner. and,
in addition, seeing several rough.iooking
men walking towards the door, Mrs. Kelly
left the basket, entered the carriage, and
told the cOachman hastily TO drive away.
The family at the time viewed the matter
rs suspicious, it is said, and thought OF
investigating it, but finally came to the
conclusion that Mrs. Kelly's imagination
had led her TO fancy danger where none
existed. Miss Luna Garrison resembles
her cousin quite closely. Both are
tall and tine-lookiDg, having brown hair
and eyes. Miss Zerelde as young girl
was always merry and lively, fond OF all
sorts OF sports and known rs Il tomboy by
her associates. The past three years, how
ever, she has been very quiet and subdued,
and expressing an aversion to entering
society for year, chose OF her own ac-
count to enter the convent as a boarding
pupil.