The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-07-11
RICHMOND SNAP SHOTS.
vfEWs or AF<IR YfsIT0R ON THE
xTFAIRS or THE CfTr.
Thtugs That We See Every Day and Get
Used TO st,ike tho sojourncr
In Peculiar Lights.

sTANARDSyILLE, July Io-SpeoiaL-
TO one accustomed TO the surrouhoinsS
of the country, with its simple AZURE
kerosene lamps INDOORS and the hie"'cS
,he only ignt a stsrloss night ahoi"S
putslde. toe horse and vehicle 'ho o"'S
mode OF traysi. ana the music VI '''VN'''
birds and frogs tho only noises 10 "'7'"'
the equan.mity OF lie there Is Nus'
difference 10 tnC great "''f."' 49,, -
TO tne bright ClcCusc hsh's' 20 ''o "a
-, ND no CONFUSION ana iaChe1 u
Whilst Richmond may be slow IN com
harrison with other cilcs' sSl a. -
beautiful and picturesque iV0''i 's.'',
Rounded hills. when nave ~" 1870
into lovely parks, handsome uIlNSs aN '.i.',
30 "a any klnd Of loCOmOtioh. uhuul"'i"b
wales and "a river deep enough 20 Ca,.
large steamers. al unito 10 make pi0'"
cay. 49,. ,.,.,o,,, Of tbs
- sb. began her existence by oclhb
~, cradle which rocked mighty ~"
lion into prosperity. she nus pe'" -. -
scene Of many "A conilict anu me- e'Nls
yosd leads 10 battlehclds where sievP
Immortal heroes. Nor does she nNe oi'is
IN IA. pasf--ncr present is wrought WIN
dccds 10 commemorate the history q.
her neople. as the successful successiNo
memorials each year testig 20 "e' "F
preoiation of herOism ana Naioi' .,,..
Her churches are beautifully construct
ed and raisa thcI high steeples III s"oh9
eupplicatlon 20 the Ruler Of the universe
for their devoted followers. Monuments.
church II especially noticed by N~N o
as occupying the site Wntie ln"s bis"s
holocaust plunged SO mhny on lhe Vt'S
@nd stote INTO such awful suffering. 81
Johns is CT equal interest as BENG t.c
Oldest and tho scene Of that memoi"Die
speech Of the immortal orator ot .lo
Slcshc-. Give ne liberty or give H'e
~ STRANGE IT is.
III, musical talent. too, n hlcHhonu
IS GOOD. but why some Of those 'hurVneS
have their organs at the pa'h VI ~
audience j cannot see. Nheh We -.
heavenly music all OF us want 10 h noM
from whence IL comes and we either
have 10 lose our dignity In twlsuhs
our necks out OF shape to ina OUT OF
suffer for the want Of seeing. 10.
Her people ought TO be good ana wise,
too. from the number of meetings anu
Tho numerous colleges and schools IN
the city. but a stranger Is no competent
Judge OF such matters.
Her public buildings are models OF SUD
stantial, convenient and handsome archl-
lecture. from whose heights the city
presents so many dlutftnt phtses VI
1.ierest and beauty.
The library. which affords so much
intellectual pleasure 10 the inhabitants
Of the city. IS OF intense interest 10 "a
lover OF books and curios. The cuts IN
an old chronicle there are certainly anus
,ng-iust think OF the ancients attempt
ing 10 represent God as an OLD man IS
perfectly absurd. Yet there he Is taxing
Eve out OF Adams side 10 always struck
me as being sacrilege at seeing christ
portrayed with so many different faces
The different club houses are very at
tractive on the outside. but as 10 the
inside workings OF these buildings l know
nothing. so will refrain from expressing
an opinion.
The hotels seem 10 he all that are neces-
sary for comfort. convenience and style.
The Jefferson is the one that attracts
She wealthy.
Her resident streets are very handsome
CHANCE FOR A DICKENS.
Her business enterprises show push
and energy. The markets are very inter
esting. To describe those homemade
vehicles used by the hucksters, and re-
peat their homely phrases would. know
immortalize another Dickens.
As pleasure always follows business.
cannot see why some good theatrical
pieces are not always going on at the
Academy OF Music by experts. as am
eteurs are so deficient I'm some respects.
The delightful excursions on the lovely
POcahOntas down the quiet James must
atone in a measure for those confined
10 the city during the heat OF the sum-
mer.
The reservoirs are nicely kept and are
very quiet. pretty places. Relic hunters
still keep the tragedy Of Lillian Madison
I'm the minds OF visitors 20 the Old Res
orvoir by cutting away the palings or
the fence where she was supposed 70
have been thrown in the water II this
water would stay clearer 1t would GER
tainly be more palatable.
| could not understand why the parks
and the Capitol Square We're kept so dark
at night. ! saw one light and sat under
that Though, l did hear Forest Hill PARK
was 1T up brightly at night, but l think
Richmond needs more lights nearer home.
This city has everything necessary for
news; but II Is sadly I'm need OF a mag
azine with individuality stamped upon
its every page. The Leader is a bright
paper, tho Dispatch is good. but give me
the Times. Lovers OF silver ought Ia
take it just for their offspring TO read
and instill the right principles In their
minds. Notwithstanding results.
HOSPITALITY.
The people of Richmond are extremely
hosptable ana kind, even strangers are
SO. Hospitals and benevolent societies
are all over the city.
Tie Soldiers Home IS a pretty place,
with its walks and drives; though the
inmates did not seem satisfied 10 me.
The city cares for her p8upcf3 neatly,
Though l heard one old lady say the
only pleasure she had was smoking her
piIe.
The Jen. Davis museum is OF SURPRISING
growth 10 be in its infancy; but if all
OF the ladies' who have charge OF the
different rooms are working as jealousy
as the one in charge Of the North Car
DINA room IL is bound 10 be a success
The handsome monuments chiseled in
bronze and marble add very much 10 the
appearance of the city, and keep the
history OF her fallen heroes fresh in ne
minds OF her inhabitants. Let the brave
always be honored, whatever their sex
or hue, and give TO the dusky Indian
maiden a monument worthy OF the deeds
she accomplished. She braved hardships
and dangers 10 save the colony which
now fears no power or people. II II was
through love IL was unrequited love and
now. instead OF robbing her OF the heroic
history connected with her name, let the
whole colony which forms these United
States unite i'm giving her an impcrishable
monument and place il on Nirginia's
soil.
GROWING OLD.
The many different cemeteries around
Richmond tell plainly she Is growing
old. They are all nicely kept and prove
clearly tha living have not forgotten
their beloved dead. st. Johns quaint
epitaphs and the natural beauties whcf
belong 10 old Hollywood interested me
more. yet there seemed 20 be more money
spent In expensive tombstonos in the new
part.
The different street car lines have re-
duced the mode OF travel here 10 a sci
al - &