Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-05-30

Crosby and Houston streets. For years he
was extremely active IN sporting eiscles.
No man bad better dogs and game fowls.
lie was the friend ofall pugiiisIs, wrestlcrs.
club swingcrs, and billiard SHARPE. uIs
frs, pllcc OF business was a small frame
building two stories high. The eutrance
70 the ballroom was through a white.
washed stone cellar and up narrow STAIR
way. The dances were varied by Tree
and.casy entertainment, the music beng
furnished hy blind female pianist.
VARIETY PERFORMERS.
with the lapse Of years the building was
romodelled until II has the look oi small
oUera-house. A huge golden eagle with
OntaTctched wings Is ever on guard At
night over the main entrance. IL Is
poised in the glow OF nest
Of electrc-li9hts. A wel-apDDlnted
stage occupying the back Of the theatre,
and a space Is reserved in the centre
q the pal queitc for dancing. An Orcaes-
ira that would dumbiound an inland
city fills the sir with music. There
Is dTess-circle filled with fair and
frat giris. and an upper circle reserved
for visitors who prefer 10 retire by pri-
yate entrance. The theatrical entertain
ment is not excelled by those OF the Lon
don and Harry Miners Theatres. Indeed,
some Of the best variety performers OF the
present day, both male and female, gradu-
sted from Harry Hills stage. Managers Of
variety theatres here and elsewhere fire.
quontly visit his place in search OF new and
novel attractions. One OF his stars IS Fatty
| Rush, once q noted newsboy. lie resembles
the baby elephant. His cist-oG trousers
are eagerly sought by variety performers
7 r IL. = 81
| used Fatty's garments In his delineatiOns in
the Muliigan-Guard plays. The baggIness
Of the trousers produced An effect that inya-
riabiy brought down the house.
AT HARRY HILLS
Next 10 the theatrical performances the
attractions at Harry Hill's Is undoubtedly
| the girls. They are mannerly aud well be-
| hayed, and are dressed in the height OF
! fashion. The girls are admitted free, but
| all others are charged twenty-five cents.
| During the performances the tables in the
| Marquette and on the balconies are sur
rounded by men drinking wine and toast
! ing their fair cOmpinions. \ restaurant
| furnished with prOyender raised on Hills
| Long. Island farms Is ever at the service OF
| the guests, and meals can be furnished in
| private rooms II desired. No man who
comes 10 New York TO "sce the ele-
phant" ever returns home without visit
ing Harry IIilps. II is as safe for strangers
rs the Metropolitan Opcr2-II0usC. In thir-
ty.hve years no man has been robbed in
the house. Thieves give it a wide berth,
and confidence men prefer the street 10 its
lOspitalities. The performances are varied
10y bOXing-matcheS within twcnty-fOot
ring. Many men who have won fame in
pTiZ, ring have begun their career here.
The matches are always conducted with
cOurtly ceremony. and at tunes attract dis
tinguIshcd audiences. / have seen con-
cTessmCn, judges, members oi the Le.isl1-
lure. and clcrgymen enjoying these enter
tainmeUts. One night was surprised 10
observe the two sOns Of 4 President Of the
United States seated in the gallery scrapng
acQuqintanccShip with the pretty waiter
eirls. Don Carlos and the Prince Of Wales
each spent . night bore while visiting tbs
country. Parties ot brokers on lark are
frequent visitors. and at times appear on
the stage and sing songs aud dance with
the girls.
WORTH A MILLION.
Harry Hill Is worth about $1,000, 600.
=, OF ail Of this money was made in his yarie-
~ theatre. He is shrewd real estate
specuiator. and he owns two or three lines
Flushing rs well worth q visit. Men send
from far and near for his thoroughbred
berkshire pigs. He has an immense con-
,cTyatOgy. filed with rare plants, but be has
as yet escaped the orchid craze. lie raises
The largest and finest mushrooms on Long
Island. and many wealthy gOurman1 in
the city is indebted 10 him for baskets Of
this highly. priced edible. Hills yard is
filed with choice trees aud shrubbery. lie
raises bis own pork and smokes his own
hams. How well they are smoked is shown
by the demand for them from his ac-
quantances. Not a day passes with
out bis sending choice ham TO some
prominent citizen. Dogs OF all breeds and
.izes welcome him when he appears ut his
suburban residence. He visits il twice "a
week-On Wednesdays and SundIys-
driving out from the city behind team Of
spanking BAYS. His stable contains mar
wells Of hoIstflesh. When at his country
residence he has instant communication
with his theatre ly telephone. His friends
are always welcome there. There be graft
ties his Engii.h tastes unbampercd. Juicy
steaks and chops, with rare roast beef. are
served At lis table, with raw onions,
asparagus, cucumbcrs, tomatoes. and potI-
toes. All are washed down with beIkers
on get Yorkshire pudding, and plum duG
that would make Cornish miner wild with
delight. A cup Of strong coffee follows,
the meal being digcSted amid willis Of fra
grant llavauas.
No man in New York is better known
tlan Harry Hill. lie fancics that every
body knows him. lie was taken aback,
hoNcyer, one day when he appeared at
UrCXe'. Morgan & Co.. with check for
SS3. 600 drawn TO his order.
Cash that, please" he said. "Ilime in
a Jury"
"Nou'I have to he identified, sir" sad
the pay Ing teller, without changing mus
c'e.
Harry unused a moment and then thrust
hls head through the teller's window.
9" His there hany gentleman here as knows
met" heasked Of the busy clerks.
"Why. haloa, Ilarryl" exclaimed
twenty voices at once, and the teller
! romptly accepted the check and passed
over the money.
Harry Hin claims to be- public beneilc-
tor. eli employ said he recently, "di-
r, ely and indirectly, five hundred persons. !
g AZ ~ them have families, all dependent !
upon my business Tor support. Hits strange !
10 ne tlat the goody-goodicS can't let me |
rlont. Amt poor pcope 10 have a show |
in This country, I'd like 10 know"
LordIs yagaries.
London Lifel
After a stormy and eccentric career Lord /
, harlcS Hamilton has died at Nice at the |