The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-10-03

some years ago. addressing a friend OF
Mr.. enters.
The latter look ed the inquirer in the
face, and with a kindly smile, said: "One
OF the finest men IN all the -"
"Oh. yes; | don't doubt that" inter
rupted the other: but he has construct
ed a magnificent driveway along side OF
contribute a cent"
And he never will" replied the inti-
mate friend Of the millionaire.
THAT is just the kind Of a man he Is"
Major Ginter was once asked why he
did not use some OF the improved road
machines i'm the construction Of some of
the thoroughfares for which Richmond
was INDEBTED to him. You can save
much time and labor said one Of his
friends.
The genial old gentleman was silent
for a moment. A look OF tenderness came
into his countenance. And what would
become OF these two hundred workmen
and all these mules and carts?" he asked.
The reply was sufficient, and the subject
was dropped by his friend.
WORKS LIKE A PHARAOH"
The effect OF Major Ginter's travels
abroad and his highly developed taste In
every kind of decoration was clearly seen
thing he undertook to improve. His res
idence next TO the corner Of Fourth and
Cary streets, where he lived before he
built the magnificent home at the corner
Of Franklin and Shafer streets, was
Handsomely finished on the interior and
tho appointments were all elegant In de-
tail Far more so was his FIankln-street
residence with its brown-stonc front, and
splendid finish. This is said TO have cost
about $4,000. II is one of the handsom-
est residences in this country, and Is fur-
nished with the most elegant and artistic
taste.
lie was a great admirer OF that style
Of French landscape gardening, which
abounds I'm and around Paris. and which
has as its predominating feature color
and a high finish. There is little rustic
about IL. Nature has been supplemented
by art TO a remarkable degree. There are
curves. circles, angles. and conspicuous
lines frightened everywhere with
wealth of Horticulture that leaves
cheerful effect and suggests that sun
ny disposition which had long marked
the man himself.
Tho Rev. Dr. Eliphaiet Potter, the
brother Of Bishop Potter. was once on
a visit to this city, and driving out
with a friend one afternoon towards
"WestbrOOk,' his admiration was excited
by the beauty and freshness Of the flow
crs grass and shubbery on all sides
Ii was a perfect afternoon In spring.
The hOneysuckle vines which form
dense hedge along the roadside were
in all the splondOr Of fun bloom the fra
GRANGE from q thousand roses filled the
air, everywhere there was life. freshness.
beauty, and growth. The fields them
selves seemed TO be revcling in Joy and
ola Y.aIr
other through the tree boughs and sang
10 their hearts content
Tho splendid driveways. picturesque
landscapes and rich cultivation appealed
TO Or. Potter who listened IN silence 90
the story i'm brief Of Major enters un-
firing efforts i'm developing the country
around him. Presently the buggy turned
In a smooth avenue. and his companion
pointed to new object OF interest
There is Westbrook" said he. as n
glimpse OF the beautiful country seat
and It's green lawn studded here and
there with roses and other flowers was
obtained.
a smile Of pleasure played upon the
features OF DR.. Potter. why, this man
works like a Pharaoh" he exclaimed in
an ecstasy OF admiration.
OWNED THE TIMES.
The first issue Of The Times appeared
on October %, 1856. Ii was "A siX-cOumn
folio, and sold for one cent Page Nc
Carly started the paper. and was editor
in-chief. 10 was not long. however. be-
fore Major Gntcr bought 70. not SO much
as an investment as TO prevent its dis
continuation. by reason Of financial re-
verses Captain McCarty continued TO
edit the paper and Major Ginter offered
to his old friend, Mr. Robert r. Brooke,
the position of secretary.
II don't know anything about running
a newspaper" said Mr.. Brooke. when
The position was rendered him.
Never mind about that" replied Ma
jor Ginter; "all you've got 90 do is TO
come down once a week and pay on. -
Major Ginter felt a lively interest I'm
his little paper, though he never wrote
for IT, He would drop in at the office
on Main street between Eighth and Ninth
and inquire how matters were running.
The late Captain William G.. Waller was
in charge OF the local department of the
paper. and poor George G. Hill. who
achieved the reputation IN those days OF
being the best reporter I'm Richmond. was
expected TO cover pretty much all the
city news from a rough-and-tumble hsti-
cuff I'm Rockets 10 n fashionable society
function on west Franklin street.
The paper drifted along well enough
for a time. and became popular as a
penny sheet. This was during the period
when Major Ginter was exceedingly ace
tive with his various business interests,
and he soon found that he had no time
10 devote 10 the building up OF his paper
He eventually decided 10 dispose Of the
plant This purpose he communicated
to Mr.. Brooke.
"Wen. / think 7 shall resign as presi-
dent Of the comDanv' said he smilngly
to his old friend
"Then I shall resign as secretary"
came Mr.. Brooke's prompt reply, and
both men laughed heartily.
Soon after that Mr.. Joseph Bryan Sc
cured control Of the paper which sub
seduently absorbed the WING, another
Richmond daily. owned by the late VIII
liam Malone. The home of the Whig
was in the building az the corner Of
Thirteenth and Franklin streets, now
occupied by the Imperial Hotel
BUILT THE JEFFERSON.
Major enters attachment to Richmond
was deep and touching. Ho loved his
home. and was devoted 10 his friends.
So ever mindful Of the material welfare
or this city was he that he made it
rule OF his life never 10 buy anything
outside OF this city that could be OBJ
tanned here. So far did he adhere TO this
rule that during the few years he lived
in New York he sent to Richmond even
for his clothing Home products and
home labor he always patronized.
For years he recognized the need in
this city for modern, thoroughly
equipped hotel lie thought over the
matter of erecting such "a structure.
and when he found that he could Sc
cure suitable site I'm the location he
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