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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-12
Mrs, Guerrant and the Post-Ofnce on
Wheels.

The following communication appears
I'm the Montgomery Messenger:
Seeing from the article In your papei
of November 18th, regarding Ine posr
office on wheels" at Pilot, Va, that you
are misinformed on the subject, tahe
the liberty Of giving you the tacts' "hicl
/ feel sure you will print In JUSTICE u
Mrs. Bette r. Guerrant
Mr.. w. T. Payne, present postiiastei
at Pilot, applied to Mrs. Guerraht ior
Mace to keep the office. she tolu MN
that there was not an empty house ou
her place. He asked If she would ser
him a lot She replied that the lahu
around her home, mill, etc, was no, 10
sale at any price; that she nau - ~.
several times to sell there. He then got
an ola omnibus. put II in the road near
her house and opened up the post-ofiice.
A few DAYS later he took the bus pouy
of of the running-gear, deposited IL OH
The side of the road and built house vi
hoards about s by 10 by feet on inc
running-gear. He then commenced seilihs
cider. watermelons, cigars. candy, e"ne
etc. keeping wide open all uay "uii','y ;
I'm fact. making Sunday his prlhcipai uay
of business This was very uhplSuoal'
for Mrs. Guerrant, right at her very uooi t,
and TO her daughters, VINO were aiono'
besides she, as also her husband Deioi
her had always endeavored to nave tne
Sobbath-day kept and respected al rhot.
There were many very unpleasant tninss
en- connection with the post-oiiice ana its
occunant but she decided to give MN a
trial and offered him, rent iree' sile
for his house, not 100 yards from "hel
~ then was. nor 20 yards from where u
now Is. and told him IL he would put J,
there. keep decent. orderly place, anu
nothlng but the post-otiice in the builu-
inc he would never be molested as tar as
sbe was concerned. This offer he posi-
tivalv declined After her past expert
ence of Sunday selling and the very ques-
tionable effect OF his cider upon some
narties there was no cause left open Du'
suit 10 recover possession or her prop
ertv and thus get control again. to some
extent. OF her premises directly arouni
her dwelling. .o..
THESE statements / know to be facts'
Cor am her son and agent, attend 70
her business. and have, by her direction
and request attended TO this whole mat
| ter. m
Mr.. Payne's removal VIII not necessi'
| tata a discontinuance OF the Office foi
there are competent people, both Republi'
cans and Democrats, living at Pilot, VINO
will keep the office in their private houses
90 annoInted postmaster. Respectfully,
- ]. KYLE ROBINSON.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-12
stocking are displayed to exceptional ad-

stocking are displayed to exceptional ad-
vantage.
At the left Of the circle is dainty shoe
in glace kid, embroidered with jet. Note
the pretty arrangement OF the strap at
the side.
The prevailing fashion for baby ribbon
has resulted in the production of the de-
sign at the lower right hand Of the circle,
where scarlet baby ribbon is stitched on
To black kid in fashion which, while
producing a very smart effect, takes away
from the apparent size Of the foot IN the
most wonderful way.
Speaking of the fashion for ribbons In
PRODUCES a subject from which ! am
sure you will be interested In the RIBBON
work. known as Lorraine work" Though
this has been In fashion Tor
some time, the craze for 1t seems to be
ON the increase. 1t is now used for
gowns as we'll as for small fancy aru-
cIes. as sachets, notebooks, cushions,
or screens. One of our leading dress
makers has prepared white satin skirt
embroidered up each seam with suit
able design, which is to be worn at
hall near at hand. The effect Of the
embroidery Is much improved by the adj
dition of spangles and sequlns Inc
bodice is embroidered to correspond.
Such work must be done most carefully,
or the beauty OF the whole dress would
be spoiled. The method OF working is
really very simple, as each petal and
leaf is formed by the ribbon, which is
threaded into the needle and passed
through the material, and only occa-
sionally a stitch or two needs to be added
in fine sewing silk. Small French knots
are introduced as centres to small flowers.
and raised flowers are worked
by lust gathering a small portion OF the
ribbon into shape before placing 1t where
required.
Dinner table centres and doilies
worked to match are the smartest and
newest idea, and just at this season
decorative needle-work comes In most
opportunely. En- PEASANT we may sug-
eest that on a large table broad ribbons
can be most effectively introduced, and
these must be arranged according to in
dividual taste, and also with regard 10
the silver or other ornaments in hand
for decoration. Much depends upon the
arrangements for lighting, whether can
dies lamps, or electric light be used.
Two broad ribbons. twisting in and out
of the base of lamps, fiower-pots, or des-
sert dishes are most effective In two
colors. Starting from the centre and
ending in bows at each corner, this Is
much admired, and II candles are used
or shaded lamps their shades should
match the ribbon.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-12
HOLIDAY W AISTS.
NEW MODELS IN AFTERNOON AND
EVENING WAISTS.
Novelties I'm Evening shoes-Ribbon
Work Finds FavOr-Many sugges-
lions for the Christmas Sea-
(correspondence OF the Dispatch)

Correspondence or the Dispd'On'
NEW YORK. December u.-From the
French models shown by exclusive New
york dressmakers we have selected hve
Of the most charming for illustration
They. are for wear with plain satin, more
velour or brocade skirts. The first young
woman in our half circle wears velvet
waist, cut half low in the neck, ana WIN
short sleeves. over this is worn lace
blouse. composed of Point de Vense IN
sertion. forming a square at the BACK
and straps in front. The neck is filled In
with ivory silk, and the throat and waist
band are of the same The epaulettes are
Of chiffon.
No. . wears a silk blouse. closing at the
side and frightened by lace insertion set
on in diamond shape.
Tho evening blouse in the centre is a
stvIish creation in black chiffon and jet
over glace silk. The epauettes over the
sleeves and the bands back and front are
OF pale-peach velvet, studded with jet
and sequins.
our next Illustration shows an elaborate
but Immensely stylish waist, in white SILK,
yelled with chiffon, and trimmed with mel
low tinted lace. The folded walstband Is
o. reen velvet, and the lapeiS OF the
same are embroidered in silver and white.
The elbow sleeves are made notable py
encrC.ing bands Of dark fur.
Our last coquettish demoiselle wears
shot-sIk blouse, Ornamented with apph-
cations Of lace and trimmed with pleated
r5seJtes. studded with paste or steel but
tons
These blouses have some charming com
paliCns. / am haunted still by the
memory OF a vision in white net spangled
with silver. and applique with feur de
lis design IN black lace, the color contrast
being supplied by ruchings Of turquoise
blue. A white satin yelled with string
c0l0red lace has it's soft fulness pouch
ms out between bands Of net embroidered
Ei;h glttering steel and silver, and soft
Euel with sundry pearls. This has
tiny Killed basque OF lace and chiffon,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-12
Female burglar in MANS Dress.

(Birmlngham (Ala) Dispatch.J
For the past year there has been Z
number OF bold robberies, which the poles
were convinced were committed SINS
ele-handed by small man frequently
seen in neighborhoods where rooperies
occurred To-day. at the house OF Elize
spears, the police discovered $500 work.
OF stolen goods.
The woman was arrested for receivin4
stolen property, but later In the Gay 9
suit of mems clothes was found trimmo3
10 III her figure. and parties identinse
her face on close scrutiny as that or tn$
suspicious little man seen In the raiiroaA
Yards last night previous to car foo<
berry The police feel certain thar she =
the mysterious burglar who mas pame8
them so long. Tire woman ~ sienoexf
and makes up as man very wen. .
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-12

and from the Waistband of geranluln-reu
velvet hangs by velvet strings niue
pouch pocket of lace, destined 10 hOlu
handkerchief-this is notable hoVeity'
and a pretty and practical one, Wlthai'
There are short sleeves Of lace ana chlI-
fon tied I'D with bows of the wildly
colored velvet. and on the left shoulder
some blowaways powdered with gold are
fastened. Another evening blouse IN
mink net over silk has many encirchng
rows OF baby ribbon velvet In deeper
shade. and boasts, moreover, or deep
collar OF chiffon, all gathered ana 1rilleu.
The left side is adorned with three BOWS
~ black velvet, and as many little dla-
mond buckles, and n trail OF Banksia
roses falls over the shoulders. You can
imagine how pretty 1t is.
For day wear / saw blouse IN Parma
violet silk, with tucked bolero fastehihs
over at the left side, with some eminently
decorative little buttons In steer anu uid,
sorIds while beneath comes the pouched
fitness of ivory lace over white chlnoH'
II Is chic TO a degree.
THE NEW SASH.
o,ou Tho fascinating accessories shown
tbink the sash we illustrate is the most
successful. 1t is fashioned OF white emf
for oil edged with narrow silk ribbon.
eboding from pale 20 darker green anu
r'atterned too. with a little spot. This
IL charming addition to an evening
s,o1rr and its presence would impart an
oir ~ freshness and novelty even 10
sat,r frock which had become quite an
old acquaintance
NV one with a little ingenuity can
make this sash for herself, tying IL i'll
loose knot if she prefers. The wloth anu
,,o,Iing softness of it are the thing ANY
,,,,r,,her NJ pretty novelties are SHOWN now
60 tba Transformation OF an old gown
-, eouaIlv the Identification OF new one,
"a .o,o, these are skirts of embroidered
- 20 he worn over last years satln' IL
,es,ro5 There are also dainty anairs
of chiffon applique, with lace " e''-
satin bodices
EVENING SHOES.
Reautiful evening gowns demand tha'
tho details of the toilette shoulu NC 0oi
resnoudingly beautiful. The SHOES We
Illustrate are the latest novelties. Ie
high shoe in the centre Is ior those VIM
feel uncomfortable in low snoe, an
there are many who do. IL Is cur out "a
'scalloDs on either side, the iaclhs '"'i'
nv revealing the stocking
The shoe at the top is an entlrely noVei
,,t II Is vastly becoming 10 the too''
moreover. especially when worn win q
solored stocking to match the dress a
| offering embroidery or jet outliheS az
The openwork strappings OF the giace kIu;
which radiate from narrow ceh'i d
strap. also wrought with JET.
rrhe model at the left faces iro" inc
toe right up to the ankle In such way
that the charms of a pretty open"orN
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-12

Another is a coat of Scotch plaid bordered
with yellow leather and chic, with
leather pocket.
For travelling and for very cold days
tbera are garments of heavy cloth, lined
with caracul or costly sable. These also
should have a Medici collar. There are
also fine lace-trimmed shirts, cravats Oh
many colors. waterproofs, muffs OF rlch
fur, shoes and rubber overshoes Tor wet
days. There are also bracelets ana ere
CANT collars for all occasions. AT TINS
moment the vogue is for pearl collars
Some prefer those OF white kid. others
select ribbons and the handsomest Oh all
are chains OF gold and with pearls tur-
ouoises, or emeralds.
It is scarcely necessary to suggest W
our readers that these designs, Just re-
ceived from the most elegant dogs tailor
in the world, are models for most accept
able Christmas-gifts for our friends VINO
own canine pets.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-12
Wanfed-A Little Girl.

(By Ella Wheeler WllcOND
Where have they gone to-the httle glris
with natural manners and natural curls
who love their dollies and like the toys.
And talk OF something besides the poysE
little old women in plenty find.
Mature in manners and OLD OF nina
Little old hirts, who, talk OF their peaus
And vie with each other In styilsh cio'hes
Little old bellies, who, at nine and ten,
Are sick OF pleasures and tired OF men,
Weary of travel of balls. or run,
And ind no new things under the sun
Once I'm the beautiful long ago,
Some dear little children / used TO Know
Girls who were as merry as lambs az play,
And laughed and rollicked the hve-iohs
day.,
They thought not at all OF the style Oh
their clothes; 49, or.
They never imagined that boys were
.other girls brothers" and mates" were
they. 80, .,.,,
Where have they gone to? II you see
One 81 them anywhere send her 70 me.
I would give a medal OF purest gold
To one OF those dear little girls or old,
With an innocent heart ana an OPEN snino
Who knows NOT the meaning OK uirt VI
:style."
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-12
woman, Angelic woman

philadelphia Press.)
The society OF ladies IL the scnooi y
roliteness .-AIonfort.
All | am, or can be. owe 70 my ane~
mother.-Abraham Lincoln.
Earth has nothing more tender than q
nious woman's heart.-I4uther.
Remember, woman IL most perfoco
when most Observation-Disclosures
Disgtdse our Bondage as we WIZ. 10
woman; woman rules us stiil-Moore.
No man can either live plously or az
rigbteous without a wife.--Richtsr.
Eternal Joy and everlasting love therSa
in Won. woman. lovely woman.-otway
Even In the darkest hour OF earthly IN
woman's fond affection glows.--Ssand-
Heaven will be no Heaven Tor me u
ao not meet my wife there-Andrsu
Tohraop
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-12

watched. the bed-clothes were sudoenlH
whisked off and the apparition vahisn,u-
After an anxious, not TO say on ,,'.s,
night. the visitor went down WIN 80
annatite for breakfast. At the table sno
was introduced to a gentleman, very
old friend Of the family, who haa' snu
learned. also been sleeping In the houses
He complained Of the cold. Ia
II hope you win excuse me- ne sa, .S
IN his hostess. 'but found II SO coao
during the night that, knowing the room
next to mine was unoccupied. ! took the
liberty OF going in and carrying OH tAs
bed-ciothes to supplement my own
The room, as 1t happened, was NJ
unoccupied, but he never learned M
mistake.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-12
Peers in Trade.
Tid-BIts,)

Two peers carry on the trade OF milk
men in London. and there is also tisie0
fruiterer. He Is no other than the Earn
Of Harrington, who keeps shop at the
Trafalgar Square end OF Whitehall. Hie
Lordship's name Is not up, but ne ac-
knowledges the connection by calling the
Establishment "Elvaston." after his castle
in Derbyshire. The windows, too are
placarded with the frank annouRcen,ent
that the fruit is from our own gar
dens"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-12
Not Like Apples I'm Michigan.
Rapsas CITY Times:l

Nathan Horton blew into the waiting
room at the Union Station yesterday az
ternoon. He staggered about like snip
under full sail In the face of a hurri-
cane. He had chin whiskers. carpet
nag. a faded umbrella, and Jag lie
rounded row of seats successfully, pu'
missed the exit to the platform. and ran
afoul of the fruit-stand. He grasped the
railing around the counter. unwound MS
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-12
One True Ghost story.

5000. CIlu-BltS.)
This IS a true ghost story OF an uncon-
,ontional kind. A young lady arrived
Iata M night on visit to friend. She
awoke In the darkness TO find a white
egure AT the foot of the bed. While she
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-12

Mature in manners and old OF MIND;
And vie with each other in stylish clothes
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-03-18
HISTORIC SLAVE AUCTION.


The Sale OF Pinky Said to Have Inspired
the Emancipation Proclamation.
In The Ladies' Home Journal Mrs.
Henry Ward Beecher writes Of when
Mr.. Beeoher Sold Slaves In Plymouth
Pulpit. Recalling the historic sale of
Pinky. Mrs Beecher gives these details:
IAN old colmed woman had written to
Mr.. G. Faulkner Blake. the brother of
one Of our church members, that her lit
tie grandchild. named Pinky, was too
fair and beautiful for her own good, and
was about to be sold down south, and
Mr.. Blake asked il she could be freed.
Not unless You bring her north, replied
Mr.. Beecher. 4 will be responsible for
her, and she shall be lawfully purchas-
ed or sent back The answer was a
compliment, to which Mr.. Beecher
laughingly referred as the only tribute
ever paid to him by slave owner. If
Henry Ward Beecher has given his
word wrote the dealer, it is better
than bond.
$50 Pinky was brought to Plymouth
church and placed upon the pulpit, as
Sarah, another slave, previously had
been. The scene was again one Of in
tense enthusiasm. Rain never fell fast
er than the tears Of the congregation.
The pretty child, the daughter of o
white father, was bought and over
bought. Rose Terry-afterward Mrs.
Rose Terry Cooke. the famous authoress
threw a valuable ring into the basket.
and Mr.. Beecher picked it out and put
it upon Pinky's finger, saying. 'Remem-
ber-with this ring I do wed thee to
freedom . 80 President Lincoln took
o lively interest in the case of Pinky,
the details Of which were related to him
by Chief Justice Chase and by Mr..
Beecher. Twas not in Washington with
my husband at the time, and therefore
cannot verify the story that the sale of
Pinky inspired President Lincoln to is
sue the almost divine proclamation Of
emancipation.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-03-18

Swedish emigration is slowly increas-
ing. The total number of emigrants for
the three-quarters of the year is 1,61S.
In 1895 the emigration was 10. 781, and
in 1894, 7.O47, against 80. 600 during the
years 1892, and 1898 respectively. In
connection with the Swedish emigration
to the United States the report of the
Swedish postmaster general, just pub
lished, is interesting. For the year 1896
81, $40 was received in money orders
from the United States, while e277, $40
was sent from Sweden, leaving a bal
ance in favor Of Sweden of 81, O34, 61O.
Probably an equal amount was sent to
Sweden through the banks and emigrant
agencies.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-03-18
Rllssi Pilssi Puss.

Dr.. Williams' Indian Pile Ointment
will cure blind, bleeding. liberated
and itching piles. Il absorbs the
tumors, allays the itching at once,
sets % poultice. giving instant re-
lief. DR.. Williams' Indian Pile Oint-
ment 10 prepared only for piles
and itching Of the private parts. and
nothing else. Every box 10 guaran-
tsed. Sold BY druggists or sent by
mail for 80 cents and 81 per box.
WILLIAMS M'Y'o. Co., Props Cleve-
land. Ohio. For sale BY all drug
9isto.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-03-18

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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-03-18
Daily, Becoming More Serious.

Canea, March 1s.-The situation at
Canea is daily becoming more serious
owing to the influx Of 10000 penniless
refugees. The local government is
able to supply each with a couple of
pounds Of bread daily, but even this
cannot continue. A similar deplorable
condition of things exists at Retimo and
Gambia. During six hours Of fighting
outside the latter town Tuesday six
Turkish soldiers were killed and twen-
ty-five wounded,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-03-18

his friends thought he had him going %
The blow that did the business was q left
hand blow over the heart. Jim stag
gered and Fitzsimmons struck him right
on the Jaw. Jim sank to his knees.
clinging to the ropes. His face was con-
tracted with pain. and he could not
breath. He tried in vain to rise, but
each, time he sank back in agony with
his hands over his heart. Slowly the
fatal seconds were counted, and when
he raised his hand at the tenth second
q roar went up from the crowd. Bob
stood overlooking his fallen rival, watt
ing to administer the finishing blow II
Jim got up; but his caution was unnec-
essary. Jim's seconds rushed into the
ring and hustled him to his corner.
Jin's Pitiable Exhibition.
Corbett revived, and when he learned
he had lost the fight he became frantic.
He broke away from his seconds and
rushed about hunting for Fitzsimmons
and striking blindly right and left. 1t
wasa pitiful exhibition ofimpotent rage.
His seconds tried in vain to control him,
but he struck viciously at them as well
as others Finally they grabbed him
by the arms and carried him by force
from the ring. This lasted five minutes
ana the crowds broke into the ring. They
were thrown out by the sheriffs, but
they came too fast and the ring was
damned. All this time Fizsimomns sat
quietly in his corner awaiting the de-
sicion OF the referee, which was made
in Fitzsimmons' favor as soon as II
could be heard.
Two Sensational Incidents,
There were two sensational Incidents
marking the beginning and close of the
nght. When the men advanced to the
centre OF the ring Fitz showed that he
could resent a slight by refusing ia
shake hands with Corbett. At the close
when Corbett broke away from his
trainers the second time and rushed
over to Fitzsimmons' corner, he pushed
his way through the crowd SURROUNDING
Bob and grasping the champions right
hand IN both his he said: Bob I viii
fight You again at any time and for any
amount
Fitz rose from his chair, and PUSHING
Corbett back said: mo. no, get away
I don't want to talk to you"
At this juncture Fitz was dragged
away by his jubilant friends.