The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-06-17

springs Of water thnt bubbled joyously
up to the surface. The aneighborhood,
though of the best In Richmond OF that
day was scant OF houses on Bank street,
but well built up with dwellings on the
southside, Of Main from Cranes corner
on Twelfth Street up to Doctor Micajali
Clarkes mansion at the southeast cor
Sner OF Tenth.
Hamilton Buys Tobacco.
Whilst 1t appeared that Hamilton had
not brought either letter OF introduction
or Of credit ito responsible firms In the
city.it was observed by the curious TINT
he freluented the breaks OF tobacco at the
warehouses, and became n bidder there
4 for the best grades OF tho weed He was
talked about by his counlrymen, ms u
capitalist whose acquaintance might be
sought witli3no sinister intent on tho part
of the seeker.
81 One OF these,a rich collier Of the name
OF Barr, was soon known as a boon COM
8panlon Of the Rich and accomplished
stranger. III a ,,4 j3s .S
Though apparently substantial man
Sof affairs who attended circumspectly to
whatever business might be In hand
Hamil on was not neglectful of the plea.
isures Of the banquet. lie had already
lleTetl ull fSSSCiai
households of IFS hosnitable country
men, and had always, in their opinion,
displayed the outer MARKS Of the accom-
splished gentleman. rs
T5 When the company In which he hap
5pencd to be, had been made up entirely
of the male sex. and were obviously bent
on making night Of It. Hamilton was
then seen and heard at his best, Whether
song or story was called for he never.
failed to crafty the party from the
stores OF his wonderful memory. He
was at home with the old Scotch folk
lore. knew Robert Burns by heart, nor
when reciting Tam O'Shnnter or the
Jolly Beggars. His first song probably
more admired than all others. was Lit
tie What's Awa's Coming which he sang
without emitting any OF the niceties Of the
native brogue. Encore followed encore
after this song. but the good-natured
soul never failed to crafty his admir-
ers.
When the Jolly company inflated with
the spirit OF the punch bowl. became
heated with political discussion a pru-
dent Scot, after tipping the wink to
Hamilton. would cry out. loud enough
for all to hear. Come, gle US a sang!'
which the singer would in his hap
3piest style:
Come gle's sang Montgomery cried,
And lay your disputes all aside;
What signifles.t for folk to chide.
For what was done before, them
Let Wing and Tory allliagree,
{. Wing and Tory, Wing and Tory.
Wing and Tory all agree,
To drop their Wing Mig Morum,
Let Wing and Tory all agree.
To spend the night WI mirth and glee,
And cheerful sing alang WI me 5
The Reel O. Tulloch gorun.,'
Richest Golfers.
The richest and best known golfers in
my day were Nicholas Mills. John Barr
Robert Reid, and may add John
Crane who was at one time a silent
partner in the firm Of Barr and Company
All OF these gentlemen lived in the city,
except Reid whose residence was at tho
Midlothian Pits. Mr. Barr. with whom
] have to do, dwelt5in house on the
southslde OF Main Street. midway be-
tween Sixth and seventh Streets. There
were no other houses westward Of his
residence as far as FIFTH. He had mar
ried a Virginia lady, who moved lin the
higher circles OF society. He had pros
pered and was said to be rich. but owing
to .heavy outlays in the course Of his
mining operations. he had frequent oc-f
caslons to borrow money from the
banks. or certain friends disposed to OBJ
lige him. His newy-made friend Hamil-;
ton. had lent him. on call, from time
to time. small sums which had been
punctually returned. When again ana
again soliciting larger loan than any
previously made to him by the generous
scotchman. he was informed BY the lat
ter that he had Immediate use for his
ready cash; in fact, his firm In New
York. having engaged in some expend-
lures of magnitude. were either unable,
or unwilling to continue purchases Of
tobacco in Virginia.
Al the same time Hamilton expressed
surprise that Barr whose credit was
of the frst-rate. should not use 1t when
he might readily do SO to the advan-
tage and easing ut his business. "Any
bills of your firm. for any reasonable
sum you may choose to sentrnst to me-
he said, u will forward with much,
pleasure to my firm who will get them
sold at rates which teel sure will be
satisfactory to YOU" i
Thereupon John Barr put into tho
hands of his countrymnn and friend,
bills duly signed by his firm. to the amount
OF twenty-five thousand dollars, 81 and
awaited anxlously, after many days. for
the expected net proceeds. Hamilton NAV
have RENTED these precious negotiable
bills to his flrm-for connected with firm
ne Was--or lie may hnvo horne them him.
self to New York. In order to attend in
person to their sale. Meanwhile his
lodging on Bank Street had been abap.
doned, and no intelligence came to Barr
OF either the man or the bills. Detectives
were not known In those days in Vir-
gnla. or the sick Collier might have
awaited hbaself of their service in so
honorable ii pursuit,
Spence Volunteers.
In this exigency. one Spence, brother
Scot. came forward as a volunteer. He
had either known Hamilton in New
York By some other name. or had In
formation OF the Hrm of sharpers with
whom he associated usually. He was
dispatched to New York on tho spur OF
tho moment, and whilst he is searching
every supposed haunt of tho accom-
.plished Hamilton. shall let the reader
know what manner OF a man this Spence
Is said to have been.
From fseotland to New York. and
from New York 20 Richmond. he came