Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-12-22

chostly object. was within few blocks
OF home and had to turn the engine-house
corner at Ross and Eutaw streets; 1here
il was. No doubt about IL this time. IN
the shadow of an undcrtaker's shop-door
saw n man dangling by q rope. Anotne.
suicide without doubt. What was TO DO J
The cold Precipitation came out on me III
great drops and was rlyeted to the spot
/ had lust recovered my nerve ana was
about to alarm the neighborhood Wien
the ghastlv figure TO my surprise moved
auietly united the rope, and walked down
into tho light OF the corner strcet-lah'p'
IL was only the police officer on the bea,.
He tied himself up into the doorway WIN
an old awning rope. SC that he cOul1 Sc
cure a good nap. | had disturbed his siuni-
Der. but ho forgaye me and had enou
laugh when told him how badly be la"
frightened me.
CHRISTMAS coUETIHG.
Mr.. b. T. Johnson With me each sue
ceeding Christmas seems tho brightest anu
best but in accordance with your request
/ will give you an account Of nv most
memorable Christmas.
Well. let me see: it was away back
Wonder. fifteen years ago. when ! was
hcardlcss boy. We spent large part OF
the week in taking II turn about from
house TO house PLAYING 50 Ihey Shy,
Little Brown jug" and number OF
other grand old country games that used
TO be the delight of my heart IN days gone
by. When the time arrived for the meet
ing at our house, with the party assembled
was a fair Young miss with whom had
spent many pleasant hours. aud yet IT.
seemed that no favorable opportunity had
ever presented itself for making any
stronger declaration of my affections
other than by o glance OF the eye or press
ure Of the hand. But this seemed 20 be
my great opportunity, and ! spared no
pains in making the entertainment the
greatest possible success, arranging details
SO that there would be no bitches or de-
laws: and during a lull IN one Of
the $50 They Saws" we quietly strollcd
oil 10 ourselves. and under the shrubbery
on that cool Christmas evening ] gave Ut
terance, or tried 10 give utterGnce, 10 the
thoughts that had been uppermost III my
mind for many months. The final cOnclu-
sion arrived at was of such character
that lust felt myself the happicst ana
most fortunate being alive New ideas be-
gan to take shape IN my mind: new anu
stronger purposes were formed; new ana
holder aspirations aroused, and as a result
of that Christmas WOOlng ! went 10 cain
my BRIDE when | had scarcely attained my
majority.
Well, as each Christmas rolls by / feel
gladder and more thankful. and from year
to year rs the little Jobnsons multiply.
each one bringing a new note Of joy TO our
lives. | look back with swelling heart on
that glorious Christmas season httorh
wears ago. and with q due regard for the
sacred and hallowed season. and the ten
der memories and associations, i can eX-
claim with each and all Of the boys, Hurrnh
for Christmas
AN INDIAN RELIC-CoLLFCTOI MEETs Az INDIAN
WARRIOR.
Captain Charles NJ Wallace: During
the Christmas that preceded the burn
inc of the EAGLE Tavern | was attracted
to that famous hosiery 10y n loud and
furious popping of hre-crackers, winch
apparently issued from its inner court.
Ipon rushing out 10 see the fun | sud
denly encountered on Main street figure
dressed capable in the costume OF an In
dian warrior. Small boys followed at q
respectful distance and occasionally
shouted derisiveiy nj il.
Turkey feathers adorned its fantastic
head -dIess-a hunting shirt with dropping
fnuges on the outlines of the arms WAS
pressed close to the waist 10y broad peit.
from which dangled a fcrociou--l0oking
tomahawk. Breeches Of like maternal
touched at Their lower extremities beaded
mOccaslns The face, yIcIou5.y painted,
was acarIcature Offrlghtiul mlen: lwasso
fascinated with fear rs TO be unable to move
a step. Mstaking me for one of ms Ju-
venile tormentOrs. the terrible appariton.
after uttcrlng most unoarthly yell. rushed
upon me with uphfted knife. seized me Nv
the halr. and threatened TO scalp me. Inc
apparent frenzy Of the madc-up Indian
simulated so well natural expression Is 10
freeze every petty artery in my body.
think | have reason 10 remember the
Christmas which brought to ne so fearful
q rencon;rc. The dear old man VINO occa-
stoned my disQuiet and who painted many
a Christmas red in We Oldcn time is dead
these many years. But there are those sun
living who need not the naming OF ms
name to recognize IN my sketch the Tea
lures of honest old Phi. Doughorty.
wFIL-REMENBERED BEEARFAsT.
Rev. Or. s. 4. Goodwin: One Of my most
pleasant "Reminiscences of Christmas IS con-
nected with the war. The torty-slXth
Georgia regiment. to which belonged, was
ordered from Charleston TO New berne. Inc
attach. which we were sent to repel, was not
made and on reaching Monks corner We
were ordered bach. We returned on open
cars. and the cold was SO intense that some Of
the men died from its aects. We reached
Florence. :. c., on Christmas morning, be-
numbed with cold and destitute OF food.
/ went 10 the home of Major Whlte-an
officer IN the Confederate army, tIch Oh
furlouch-and asked for some potatoes.
His home was palace and he was prince.
He urged me to take breakfast. Did
soldier ever refuse? / was u-herod into
an elegant parlor before blazing fire, IN
front Of which sat his charming wife and
beautiful daughter. Their cordial greet
inc bani.hcd my sense of obtrusiyeness and
intensified my feeling of welcome. After
few moments OF delightful conversation
| was escorted to the breakfast parior.
Such a breakfast! Oysters 90 odorant,
crackers so crisp. coffee SO cheering: ribs
SO rare. sausages so sayory, rolls SO light,
and wafles So brown, / enjoyed il as only
a hungry soldier could. Breakfast OYER,
started for camp; but imagine my surprise
when butler followed me bearing on
silver tray the same menu for my mess. ! ne
kindness OF that family made pie. SAINT the
hardships Of war and gave to cold and
hungry soldier "a JOY forever