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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-12-22
ISIT A FAIRY TALE2
story of u Railway Agent Who Bobs Up
Serenely After u Disappearance.
fRv teIeeron nh 10 thu DtsnAtchI

lBy telegraph to the Dispatch.l
ATLANTA, GA, December 21.--W. b. Sum-
mers, the railroad agent at Lithonia. Ga,
whose mysterious disappearance a week
ago created so much excitement in that
vicinity, returned to his home last night.
He tells the story Of being struck on the
head with a sliDg-shot while on his way
home by two unknown men. He fell
20 the ground iDsensible. The next he
knew was the next afternoon, when he
opened his eyes 20 find himself in @ one
room log-cabin with two heavily ARMED
men guarding him. They demanded his
money and threatened TO keep him until
he gave them Sill he had. II had 81 900,
aud determined 10 save all could. When
l left the Office | had dropped $500 of it
between ms flesh and underclothing,
which they did not fnd, and yesterday
they released me after securing the $500
aud almost starving me 10 death"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-12-22
AvENEEABLE MAIDEN LADY GONE.

Miss Julia Green, who has been in deli
cate health for several months, died at an
early hour this morning. She was a
daughter of the late DR.. Nathaniel Green
and sister Of Judge Benjamin Green. She
was about sixty years OF age aud had spent
most OF her life in this city. Miss Green
was a woman Of high order Of intellect
and was highly educated. She was a con-
sistent member of the Episcopal Church
and had a large circle of admlring friends
in this city
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-12-22
A Healthy aud Delicious Beverage.

Merier Chocolate. Learn to make real
cup OF chocolate by addressing Menier,
New York, and get free sample with di-
Tectl0ns.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-12-22
cRuTcAFlELD's CRUEL FALL.
DIR. Dunaway Gets silver Tea Service and
Ouilt-Badly Bruised.
Especial telegram to the Dispatch

TNVeTTNI IdTTETAW 20 II' UT'FaT-I'I
FREDFmCKspUBG, Va, December 2l.-
Henry Crutchfeld. a colored youth, fell in
front OF the Opera-House here tonight
while running and broke two Of his RIBS,
also receiving severe cut on the head.
The Sunbeam Society OF the Baptist
church this evening presented the pastor,
Rev. Dr. I. =. Dunawav, with magnt-
cent silk quilt. On yesterday the Doctor
preached his twenty -frst anniversary ser
mon. and the church presented hlm with
a handsome silver tea service.
fEyERELY BRUISED.
An unknown white man fell from his
wagon near Falmouth this evening and re-
ceiyed several severe bruises. lie was
taken TO Falmouth, where medical AID was
summoned. Tie was under the influence
of liquor.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-12-22
FASHIONS VAGARIES.
DAINTY oEWces-cHARmlNG EFFECTS
FOR INDOOR DRESSES.
The Plainsst Puritan Collars and Cuffs
Loose Full Jabols-The Long, Graceful,
Ample, nnd simple Wraps-Notes.

Correspondence Of the Richmond D.sDatch.l
NEW YORK. December 19lt ls the les
son-objects that count most in many
things. and in none more tIGr IN dress
The old French maxim that 10 be we'll
gloved and well-bOoted Is 20 be we'll
dressed has foundation of truth. Then,
too. there is a great deal more display Of
individual taste and usefulness about the
details Of ones costume than about the
dress itself. II is quite understood that II
il be the tailor who makes the man It Is the
mOdiste who creates the woman, or her
g,sin. and that il entirely the same thing.
Ones dress, unfortunately, u much more
an index to the inventive ingenuity, the
facility Of conception or ones dressmaker.
IRE FEMALE MIND.
But a woman Of dainty tastes finds a
thOusand-aui-On" different directions to
exercise them, all IN connection With her
toilet. Ord 10 ever occur to YOU how very
unbending tho average female mind IS 20
the face OF surrounding conditions IN the
matter OF her attireI Her dress so seldom
reflects any impression appropriate TO her
environment. How unfortunately apt
she Is to harness horselt into the
most formal Of gowns, unblushngly
alluded to by her modiS'c as u
"house dress.r II which she looks
aud feds nothing 20 little as the senti-
meut indicated by tic words. But now
we Soc a httie hight ~ this direction, and
are completing our indoor attire with all
sorts of dainty devices that have a charm
inE usefulness, and yet that s2uYfoa OF
negligence very appropriate 10 hostess.
These arrangements are otton grouped to-
gether under the general category OF
.,.. 1,rr. b.. lend
for they comprise tichus, jabots. vests.
bertha, and cyllaret-Us
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-12-22

There are other ia5o's which strong re-
semble blbI. but blbs 80 g.Orhcd that the
comparison Is an ignOble one. These also
are either OF crepe or chjfOn, finished OF
with deep falls of lace.
Lace. pure and simple, likewise composes
many Of these seductive tribes aud is most
effective and "tjc when arranged PiHDOy-
0js forming q kind OF cascade.
A little ingenuity, such a. the average
girl still possesses in the Development OF
her own apparel. will suggest many modes
Of tashiOuug these small additions TO tue
costume. and they paw. too.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-12-22
THE ONLY ALLRAL LINE ~ AoHso--

LEAVE -tt''. ..
Ricbmoud 1900 A. 81. SorslI4.....II.l. a. "A.
Richmond ......:i5 H. H. No-iuk.......... % J.. .
Sorf5Ik. Ssh Z Of. EirhmOui.ll.i' A. .
Norfolk 400 r. " ElghWyyi...D.a1 b. '
mo trains leaving krhuDni 49, 500 3. W.
Norfolk At +. NJ are solid trains .''Nr.
two points, AMI passenger f' through '.
change 0f cars. Close connection. it. t
AZ Petersburg By tho ..41 J.. ", ift.. .
Richmoud aud the $50 A. N. trtln if3la 10
.f.tu..,... tl- ~ .....uH.t .. t..H' .f. .
y Mani l!..I J.. -. liI Irl.i.t ID.
et7.44 4. W.. 1910 T.. 40. and $3.50 B..
close connection no ro'efaD4If D" .
Fnrmville, Lyu.hburg. Hnl Nre''.
o. n - Lli. -I..r.H'.
Z. T. ID. MYERS, General superutea-".-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-12-22

This chiffon has an immense field in this
direction. A very pale mauye or blue or
pink chiffon 10 def hands transforms ITS
deliciou-ly soft folds INTO p loose, full
labot. intended to fall from the throat
down over the front OF the dress 10 about
tae waist This has an edgmg 70 the side
Of the admired .t,u-dsys lace. Deep col
lars of lace. much ike old fashioned
berthas. finish on with folds falling from
the centre OF crop dc c,me, either IN white
or IN some very iantcolor,ng. Sometimes,
however. when an effective contrast IS
desired TO a dark-colorel dress, a vivid
hue is chosen for the ppe-crimson or
poppy rod. The folds Of the material are
caught half way down and twisted INTO a
negligent knot, the ends then falling TO
the waist
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-12-22
orHERFAsHIoN NorE

The only object his best C,rl makes for
tho young man OF TIE Christmas OF 1891 Is
siik-embroldered OF knitted fourth
hand
Xery cute little coats aud hoods for girls
about eight OF ten ore made IN velvet with
very deep bordeuugs of lambs wool or
other fur.
A strange rcd shade that is like maho-
pany md IS between that and copper ap-
pears to be IN r,3!e in Kid gloves for the
street.
These mahogany reds have 4 great vogue
IN the wlnter-dress materials also.
Everything is now either Nai)ls or Henri
Deux. To dress UNDERSTANDABLE nowadays
requires u close and devoted study OF his
tory.
The lcg-o'-mutton sleeve has become dis
tinct.v fashionable aud makes Use Of what
ever material IS distracted from the skirt.
"A to the Dell-sa.rt Il is no longer merely
fashionable; u Is imperative.
One may be as treaklsh as one VIII ID
tho matter OF millinery. Positively every
thing IS worn Only you must get plenty
Of gold and cut jet into IL somehow.
The effect Of jet naIl-heads upon white
cloth Is Que Of the most plIuant OF the
season.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-12-22
ANlcARAGuAN VETERAN DEAD.
4 Good Soldier, Faithful Public Servant,
and Generous Citizen Gone.


BUENA VISTA. Va, December 2l.-Mr.
William T. Jewell, aged sixty years, died
here OF heart-dIsease this morning. He
was prominent man ii his day, and a
man Of great beneyolence. He was one Of
three Virginians who were with Walker in
his Nicaraguan expedition in lS55-Mr.
Archie Gray, Of RockbrIdge, and Mr.
Brock, Of Richmond, being the other two.
Mr.. Jewell was badly wounded in the Cen
trail Amer can campaign, though at that
time only seventeen years of age.
CONFEDERATE sOLDIER.
During the late war he was a member of
the Staunton Artillery. Afterwards he
was deputy clerk OF Augusta county and
later mayor Of Lexington. he leaves a
wife and daughter, Mrs. l.. W. Powell, re-
siding here. lie came 10 Buena Vista from
Missouri last March and has been living
here ever since. Deceased was o promi-
nent Mason and 0dd-Fellow. His remains
will be taken 70 stanton tomorrow for
interment.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-12-22
a TLANTIC COAST LINE

RICHMOND AND rETEK>b, .t RAILROAD
TIMETABLE
Commencing WIp,ESDN1. '"....
1891. az A N, trains uu tht- r.1i vi. n. mo
" -rp.TNl GDTTVX ARD
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-12-22

The long wrap of the season lnsidiously
works It's way into the hearts OF its wear
er5 and OF ali beLolders. II is SO graceful,
50 ampls. aud so simple. Cloth IN a few
well-rccOguized shades is tne usual fabric,
unless something very rich for carriage
and evening wear il intended, and these
! roiar8 .uc.ulc very deep green, blue, tans.
an beIses Of every GiadatiOn Of tint and
white. jet uaIl-heads distance all compe-
tIfi8n in trimming such o garment. raey
arc exceedingly popular. Then "a finish 10
bestowed by border, either OF fur or tea
thor- By the way, 70 match the boa At
present, the muf IS also OF feathers. Made
up with velvet and ribbon, these muhs are
decidedly very attractive. Feathers are
everywhere. Ones very baJA-roUe Is edged
with sWauslowu.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-12-22

on Traln N0s. "A ana .5 -."rrn'. i'-
tween New York and Tampa, fln. 'H 't.a
viuet ON Train N0-. - amt - sleeping.
between New York and ,aarIr-t"l ON l..I
Nos. p aud ~ sleepiug-rars between N'N
and Jacksonville. on Train Nut 81 t'i
rleepiug-cars between Richmond Ign a.a
N
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-12-22
CHRlsTMAs ALMOST HERE.
There VIII BE II General Observance In
RichmOnd-HO Notes.

The indications are that Christmas will
be very generally observed in Richmond
this wear. Business-houses, banks. public
offices, courts, &c, Will be closed and
churches will be open as a rule.
At the post-otfice both on that day and
on New Years the regular Sunday hours
will be observed. All the hotels will give
big dinners and many of the saloons will
have free eggnogg in the morning. Many
lodges of the city will celebrate the day
with special " blow-outs" in the. evening
and il NAV be said the secret societies are
renowned for their Christmas entertain
ments, which are always greatly enjoyed:
OF course there will be receptions and
dinner-parties and other affairs during he
day, "a well as good attractions at the play
hOuses
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-12-22

The people are happy because they can
buy Salvation Oil for TWENTY-FIVE cents.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-12-22
LCCIEN b. IAlUM, Flce-frosll9nl,
Nollt7 east Vain street ana wharf
IRWIN WEIsIGER, Freight ami Passenger Agent
old DOMINION STEAM 7E-A
" SHIP COMPANY L,k.AEA


steamers leave Richmond EVERY II ESDA1
and FRIDAY al OcN.- r. NJ. Manifest CioSoI
one hour before sailing time
steamers leave Sew YORK for klchmond
EVERY WEDNESDAY and SATURDAY 10 . T..
b., arriving in Richmond MONDAY and FIJI
DAY MORNINGS.
Passenger accommodations unsurpassed
Cabin far 20 New York wa James-nYer
route OnCludlng meals aud berth ......S W
Eound-trip tickets, limited 20 thirty days
after date OF issue. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. ~ W
Stserage with subsistence. ...........,... %
Storage without subsistence............. w
Cabin fare ria Chesapeake and OHIO rail- 90,
way. .-... go. .- -. 800. o." ~
Cabin fare gid Richmond ami Petersburg ., on
TRilfOal goo. $4,000. .st..s - 10.
Tickets can DO obtained 40 A. ". liaroer :
90l Main street; Chesapeake and ONO ana
Richmond and Petersburg depots, and az COM
pauys Offices, 1901 Main street, and wharf,
Rockets. $500,
Freight forwarded and through bills OF ladinS
issued for points beyond Sew ORR.
Frelghts received daily until , +. VI. -
Passengers leaving Richmond on MONDAYS
Tt ESDAY~. WEDNESDAYS, THU RsDh1S, and
SATURDAYS by tue Chesapeake and OHIO rai-
way lptd Newport News az $40 a. NJ. ami by
Richmond and PetorsDur railroad same dAysl
&c 81 A. NJ, will make connection at NORtOLk
with steamer leaving those days.
GEORGE W. ALLEN s CO., Agents.
No. 1901 Main street, and
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-12-22
THE RICHMOND DISPATCH"-TUESDAY. DECEMBER ~ 1891.

the ledge. The chasm il from four to I'VE
feet wide, but in several places the rock
on the lower sideof il has been broken and
great masses have rolled out, leaving
large openings. The ground above tnls
ledge is beautifully rolling, almost the
ideal OF loneliness. while below IT the sur
face presents striking contrast, 1t being
the very picture Of ruggedness. There IS
space enough on top OF these rocks. IN
several places below the chasm. for a game
OF base. ball, almost perfectly level. and
covered with q species of Wild grass ana
shrubbery.
ALEGEyD.
There is an old Indian legend connected
with these cliffs which ! think Will bear
relating here. This legend has been writ
ten in verse, but rs IL Is somewhat too
lengthy TO appear in this sketch, VIII
substantially relate 1t: Once upon time
there were some plous Indians who dwelt
UPON these rocks IN their wigwams, ana
the Okee (the devil) hated them because
they were not of his people, but durst
not 10 them any bodily harm be
cause they were piOus. one day ne caught
them all away from home and 20 destroy
their HabltatiOus he rent the ledge IN
twain from one end 10 the other, and
when they returned he told them m q
naughty, triumphant manner that no had
taken revenge upon them; that tuls
cnasm would always grow wider and the
lower part would topple over IN pieces.
So they would no longer 1--we there, but
removed their wigwams away, much re-
GREETING 90 leave this cherished spot.
Removal.
An effort will soon be made TO have the
Mcclure yotIng-place removed from
Sutherland's store 10 the mouth OF the
Open Fork on Mcclure creek, about two
miles. 1t is thought this place Will Ge
more conducive TO quiet and peaceable
elections. I. will also be more convent
ent for the whole precinct.
EAGERLY SOUGHT FOR,
Under the new schedule the D1spAroU
reaches us about twcuJy-tour hours sooner
than under the old schedule. THIS
IL great convenience. and the DISPATCH
is eagerly sought by everybody for capital
news.
The post-ofTice at this place will be- r.
moved this week TO the east end OF town.
1t has for some time past been kept m one
room Of the court-house building, but MI.
Vancouver, the postmaster, finds 1t more
convenient 20 keep 10 IN his dwelling
IDusp-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-12-22
WHAT TO EAT.

There are many housewives who have
racked their very brains to decide what
they should put upon their tables on
Christmas-day. All these who went 70
market Yesterday had their troubles re-
moved, tor there was everything that
human could desire IN the way OF edibles.
The market was fairly glutted with dress
ed poultry Of every kind, fruits, yege,,
tables, produce. &c. Prices were firm and
the tone of the market was very steady
Dressed turkeys sold at 1917 TO 10 cents /;
ducks, 95 to so cents chickens, 25 20 40
cents; rabbits. 10 to 10 cents birds. 10
cents, and pheasants at 81 per pair. All
kinds of fruits sold at extremely low
prices except first-class pears. 1t looked
as though there were enough provisions at
the Second market at dark last evening TO
supply the whole of Richmond through
the holiday season.
THE, DAY IN THE CHURCHES.
There will be the usual services IN all Of
the Catholic and Episcopal churches, and
all Of the other denominations except the
Christians will observe the anniversary
with religious exercises.
All of the church choirs are now re-
haarsinc the music for the occasion. which
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-12-22
TOBACCO SALES SUSPENDED.
No work During the HoIidays-City Hal
and NIarket-Houss Completed.

Correspondence OF The Richmond Dl5patch.l
DAyvuLE, Va, December 21.-The to-
bacco sales viii be suspended on the 23d
instant for The holidays.
Mrs. John l. Boswell, of Richmond, is
visiting her people n this city.
The new City Hall and market house Is
now practically completed. and Will be oc-
cupiel early in January. II is one OF the
finest buildings of the kind in the State
ard IN addition 10 the rooms for the city
offices has magnificent public hall which
will seat thousand people. The build
ING fronts on Main street and runs back
along Floyd TO Spring street. The market
house Is in the rear of the City Hall and
fronts on Floyd street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-12-22

The plainest OF these objects are the So
called Puritan" collars and cuffs. They
are of starched white linen, absolutely
plain In finish. ~ the original Intention
and lust such ~ Priscilla probably wore in
the Old day. lhe cuts are very deep,
turning back over the sleeves, and the
collar Is WIDE, turning down over the
dress. To be sure TINS is a rather severe
setting. even for % pretty face, and has a
nun-nEo purity about It That not all our
mundane, worldly-minded young women
can quite live up %. So they have
aided ed.iugs Of Nalencienne5 to the
Puritan ueckwcar. violating tradition,
history.ard fitness shameruily, but looking
sweet enough 10 kiss.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1891-06-27
Japan's Little Policemen.

Those who have seen the policemen
of Japan are at loss to understand
why Prince George, when attacked by
one of them, did not turn him up and
spank him. The Japanese policeman is
a very insignificant looking creature.
He is immensely inferior in physique to
the common coolie, but, as the Japs are
law-abidiug people, the arm of the
law is not required to be particularly
strong. The little policeman of Japan
is everywhere. With chrysanthemum
badge upon his cap he meets the trav-
eler when he lands and follows him
about during his stay He is met in
every room in the hotel, occupies the
best box at the theater, and, the last
thing at night, he walks into ones bed
chamber, gazes at one in his bed and
silently jots his observations down in Il
note book. In the out of the way places
the japanese policeman is ever in evi-
dence-the pioneer of western civiliza-
ton and the guardian of morals. He is
courageous, despite his small physique,
and is thoroughly imbued with a strong
sense of duty. The Japanese guardian
of the peace is looked upon as gentle
man. How different it is with us!-
Chicago Post
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1891-06-27
CUB FLAG INSULTED
While Minister Fred Douglass
Stands Idly By.
The Crazy President Of Hayti still killing
on Ills Enemies.

According to letter received ut New
York from Port-au-Prince President
Hippolyte attempted on May 30 to take
four political prisoners from the Mexi-
can consulate in the Haytien capital.
When the entire diplomatic corps called
on the president May 30 to protest
against violation Of international law,
Hippolyte attempted to play high
handed game of bluff, and he might
have succeeded had not the German con-
sui threatened to report the matter to
his government Minister Fred Doug
lass, it is said in the letter, stood trem-
bling with fear and heard the black
ruler insult the flag of every civilized
post including his own, and he did not
dare offer a protest. Terror reigns
supreme at Port-auPrince. Hippolyte
continues to kill his supposed enemies,
but they accumulate faster than he can
kill them. The real instigators and
leaders of the movement against him
have escaped his vengeance. Some of
them are secretly at work. Hippo
lyte, the writer thinks, is undoubtedly
crazy. 1t is stated that when the con-
rushed out of the room and was soon
after heard playing flute in the next
room. The consuls were leaving when
the minister of foreign affairs came in
and begged them to remain, saying the
president had been summoned away on
important matters, but would return
Immediately. The minister then
went out and apparently remon-
strated with Hippolyte, who soon
re-entered the room and excused himself
on the same grounds mentioned by
his minister. Referring again to Min
lister Douglass, the writer says he evil
IDENTIFY regards the Haytien government
with much more veneration than his
own. The writer vigorously adds that
as the United States claims moral
jurisdiction over Hayti, it is about time
a minister of some decision was sent
there to replace Douglass Members
of the diplomatic corps have appealed
to Douglass to sustain the moral posi-
ton the Monroe doctrine calls for, but
in yain
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1891-06-27
SEVEN DROWNED.
Tragic End of Picnic Held by Colorcd |
People, Caused by n Drunken Man.

Tragic END of n Picnic Held by Colorcd
People, Caused by Drunken Man.
Colored people went to Curtis creek
in great numbers Sunday to view the
spot where seven of their friends were
drowned Saturday night, and to search
for the bodies. Not one of the bodies
was recovered up to late hour
Sunday night Saturday morning u
party of colored picnickers left the
Chairs farm in the bugeye Thomas B.
Bowen and came to Baltimore. They
were returning at night While the
bugeye was beating up the creek Sam
uel Barnes and CASTOR intercepted 1t in
the middle OF the stream in rowboat.
They pulled alongside the bugeye and
called to the negroes on board to jump
into their craft. Several of them did
so. The tenth person to leave the ves-
sci was very drunk, and stepped upon
the side of the rowboat. 1t and the en-
tire party were thrown into the water. A
strong breeze was blowing at the time,
and the bugeye was sailing rapidly away.
Before it could be brought around the
struggling men and women in the
water were several hundred yards
astern. The tug Mohawk, which was
in the vicinity, rescued Richard and
Isaac Titus and Samuel Barnes. The
others were crowded. The names of
the Grownded are: Geogiana Titus, AL
Reaster, Lulu Mason, John Houston,
Walter Castor, a man known as Gid
ney" and an unknown man.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1891-06-27

A skiff containing viii H. Hoenis-
cher, VIII Kriepke, Sam Randolph and
Fred Kriepke, white, and Z. B. Wood
and Thomas Eldridge, colored, was
caught midstream in a squall below
Golconda, ILL.,, Friday evening and cap
sized The two frst-named white men
and the two colored men were drowned,
but the others saved themselves by
swimming ashore. The party was out
boating and was four miles below Col
conda. The bodies were not recovered.