New-York tribune., 1878-06-21
SUDDENLY MADE RICH.
TIE FEvERIsH LUCK OF THB LOTTERY.
Ernnl The Neir. Orleans Tlnes.

The good fortune of Mr.. w. S. Campbell in
drawing the capital prize OF 100000 in the drawing Of
the Louisiana Lottery Company Of Tuesday the
very general topic Of conversation In almost every part
OF the city yesterday.
Mr. Campbell could hardly realize for time after
he heard the news that fortune had favored him. lie
could not understand all once, that by the OF
fortunes wheel he had been raised from comparative
poverty to wealth. or he eated and keenly
appreciated the great change which had suddenly
and so Unexpectedly taken place in his financial affairs
Il must be- admitted however that he received the good
news without any undue degree OF eaton and that he
has since manifested great excitement his good
luck He was congratulated yesterday by any number
OF friends and It is sad received Of undy
ing friendship from very persons who IN the days
OF poverty were not remarkable Tor their desire to
enjoy his acquaintance.
BEFORE HE HAD BEEN
rich man many hours so II IL reported he sought
out by bank presidents who were anxious to
cure safety OF his wealth by taking charge % IL and
For The past fifteen or twenty years Mr.. Campbell,
while earning enough 10 live comfortably has not been
flush OF cash He has been Industrious Woodworking
business man. and has just about been able the say
ing is to make both ends meet He has quite large
family his hands and It has required constant and
persistent effort on his part to provide Tor them He Is
North Carolina. HIS father was physician and a
planter In O small way In Western louisiana aud died
for some time vlce-presdent OF the Jackson Railroad
and superintendent OF the Gas Works. He also died
MR.. CAMPBELL MARRIED
I'm this city. Mr. Edward Toby, grocer and Mr. Rich
ard Charles treasurer OF the Jackson Railroad,
his brOthers-in-aw For some time past Mr.. Campbell
has engaged In the coal business At present he Is
an agent Of the St. BERNARD Coal Company sells coal
on commission Several months agO he known to tue
public as the plaintiff in suit for damages against the
coal association TO the amount OF 100000.
Mr.. Campbell has been customer Of the lottery COM
pany. but has not been an infatuated buyer OF tickets
When he had any spare cash he sometimes purchased
ticket He was generally lucky, and several Occa-
sons has prizes Of one or two hundred dollars. IL
Is said that he has lost anything by playing In the
lottery; that Is no has always kept ahead Of the
hounds"
on LAST MONDAY MORNING
Mr. Campbell was out paying bills, aud having little
surplus cash hand he stepped into lottery Office
COInmOnst,, just above Hawkins, and purchased the
ticket which drew the great prize. He put the ticket IN
his pocket and paid little attention 10 IT, On Tuesday
afternoon about o'clock ne learned the number which
drew the capta prize. and looking at his ticket found
that he was the holder OF It,
Yesterday, about IL O'clock, Mr Toby Mr. Charles aud
Mr. Campbell met I'm the store OF Mr. Toby and sent
messenger to the main Office o. the lottery company.
asking when the prize would be paid. They received
word TO cal at O'clock At that hour they called at
National Bank for the full amount. On presenting the
check at tue bank It hOnOred and Mr. Campbell
given credit the books OF the bank for 100000 and
Furnished with bank book showing that credit.
Mr. Campbell the lake last evening where
his family Is staying. No doubt ne and bis welcome
were gladly received.