The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-04-30
IN TIE CAPITOL SQUARE.
WHAT CAN BE SEEN THERE IN THE
SPRING TIME.


stamping Ground for the kings Of the
lioosehold"-Day Dreams on the Grass
and Benches.
The buds and blossoms Of April have given
the Capitol square Il prize for their disap-
pcarance in the shape Of an emerald coro-
nal of leaves.
The green grass makes n snug resting
place for the dark shadows thrown athwart
its face BY the limbs and leaves that fight
back the attacking rays Of the sun. Tie
trunks Of the trees hold their gloomy, sui
len look Thcy know no outward change.
They are stern. silent workers, sending up
10 twig and leaf live-giying sap, supporting
these wings. on which the summer flies, un-
til chilled by autumn blasts the supply is
drained, death comes, and they fall to earth.
leaving the grim parent stem 70 struggle
through winter, and await the wooing Of
spring and the advent of rosy June, before
another crop comes.
Iong time back. Just as soon rs the first
strcaks Of the suns approach was seen IN
the east. and by lifetime the crow gave his
first call. and ever since then down 70 the
present time. IL has been theinyariaGe Gus
tom f.r early r.sers 10 seek the 'apiiol
square.
MORNING MEMORIES.
The dewv morn had peculiar attractions
for those who wanted n breath OF pure ar
i'm the spring and summer months, ana 10
those whose ,asiness called them out
through the Capitol square was the nearest
way 10 work, nOmatier where the work was.
I.t..f l. InHf. lI
invalid as ne hurried 90 his daily toll, md
ing time as he pushed on to take wilh him
M his work shop "A refreshing picture OF
green grass and natural beauty, whereNith
10 console himself as he bent over ms work
bench. Neatly dressed young girls tfipped
lightly over the pobbly paths, their eyes
brighter for the beauties OF tue park, ana
their tnOu yhts sOOthed 10y tine Sign, 81 snruDs
and flowers, the images OF when being.
fransplanted 20 head and heart, made life
more durable. and the contact with the
rider elements Of the world less oblec-
tionable The old and feeble come
ont i'm the pleasant summer ana
sprinc mornings and lose themselves gu
thoughts that may never be known, as they
sit under the shade Of the trees ana resign
All mundane care and strife TO stronger
Younger hands. and ily.on wings Of memory
~ the bosom Of .'their Father and their
Cod Could the Indens lisp, or any OF
the trees talk. what startling stories ihey
could tell Cloudy fears have been born
under their shade. iOrlcrn shapes OF senti-
ment have seen life there, and strug-
cling spirits Of thought have roll
ri and tossed the feyerish brain
until IL was dashed almost TO madness.
All this time the old Capitol has STOOD
there ON the crest Of that proud hill, tfroned
iu "A throng of memories that staggers de-
81 # flpffsfYDIIl fNgmUIf
and becomes almost painful in the variety
and richness Of its grand cluster OF recol-
leciions. There have been changes there;
there have been disasters and death. mo-
ments Of eXultant joy, crushing defeat.
Conventions, congresses. monuments, ana
mass meetings, all have been held here.
Every inch of the soil is sacred. History is
written everywhere.
MORNING SIGHTS.
In the early morning the good wife mus
ters the king OF the household Che spells his
name baby) and his attendants. and sends
him forth 10 the square. That Is, II ne lives
anywhere near. In the square he mas Pc
cuiiar privileges one of which is 10 ask the
time Of DAY OF every gentleman who passes
This insures the sight OF a watch, always
an object Of interest 10 boy. He keeps an
eve on ..Irncle Jim the convict who comes
out. blows "a whistle, which causes the squir-
rels tO break camp. and muster around MN
and rcf their breakfast Of nuts. The whistle
that "I-ncle jim" blows has a peculiar
attraction for grOwn-up babies too. mere
are some Of these who come quite dis
tance 10 enjoy the interesting sight OF ICED
ing the squirrels. and watch their curious
antics a. they gallop OF with peanut, cs-
Gaping from The flock Of British sparrows
on the ground 90 perch in tree, whereon
they makes their morning meal. IL is fun for
the boy 10 watch a squirrel bury peanut
lie NAV marx the spot. but he Will never
ind the nut. The square is pretty sight
in the early forenoon. provided the loaieis
we're wanting. They are generally harm
less. however, and do not interfere with
anything save by their presence.
COOLING OPP.
They come ont TO cool OF. They are
smirchcd with soil: their eyes are red and
their faces beer.med. They have been mp
late under the garrish gaslight. The odor
of beer mantlel their presence. They nave
swapped slumbor for stimulating Stops, and
been bitten i'm the trade. They have made
war upon themselves very successfully. ia
drinking slums last night they were loud
mouthed IN settling the Affairs Of the nation,
and Opon-mOuthcd in settling their lease on
life. The are slow suicides. They are not
L.
they are to be pitied. Last night they
sang,
.srhen we al paid for drinks
In turn. McGiuty did the same,
As fast rs we could order them
Round the glassfs came,'
Int this morning they are singing on the
other side of their mouths.
REsrFuL AND QUIET.
IN the heated DAYS Of the summer the green
urass fades nom drought, at times. hut "a
shower soon sends back rs color, and the
fountains play all the time. At this sea-
son of the year the place is 40 the height OF
its beauty. The grass is greener than II
will be later on. The sparrows are nesting
aud their grating chirp is kept up all day.
What a pity the sparrow cannot borrow the
not scorchcd streets and houses, enough to
drive too many TO the square, Tor
endowment. The baby carriages are
bright and new in spring costume. The
children have the roses of health on their
checks. and they rOnp, aud laugh, ana play
with more life. The season for picnics has
not come aud the green grass has not been
poisoned by the tread OF the cheai-iare
traveller. The seats are not crowded; only
now and then a caliOW youth. reading sore
Eyed Mike, the Dead shot Of the West
with here and there a worthless nurse, list
ening to n nappy-haired admirer. leaving
the baby 10 take care OF itself BURTON.
PASSED AT LAST.
Hoard OF Aldermen Adopt the Appropria-
dion Ordinance.
The Board OF Aldermen held a called
meeting yesterday evening at o'clock for
the purpose of reconsidering the Approprla-
lion ordinance. laid ON the table al its last
meeting. The President stated that there
<vas not a sufficient number present 90
transact business, and, on motion Of Mr..
Hargro,e, a recess for iilieen minutes was
taken.
On reasscmbliny motion 10 take the
ordinance from the table was adopted unani-
fnouslv. and The budget as reported nom The
other meeting VAS announced by the lresi-