The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-08-11
HOWARD Is THE VICTOR.
AND THE SALOONS WIZ HdTE TO
Tf0>T on StNBtf.
The Gambler. VIII Likewise Have to LAY
Low"-Judgc Witt Has Assured the
Chief Of His Cooperation.

Richmond will have the sale Of liquor
on sunday stopped
When Major h. r. Howard. Chief OF Po-
lice. was elected to that high position
and started out 10 do his duty under
the sworn oath Of his office. he instructed
his men TO enforce the laws against
the sale Of liquor on sunday
This same order had been given by
. others before but somehow, after
little furry and "a few arrests, the agita-
ton soon passed of. and The sid"-doo9
entrances again swung on their we'll
oiled hinges every sunday as usual
When Major Howard started out 70
have the law honestly enforced he wa,
watched with deep interest by the law
abiding citizens as well as the iaw-bTeah-
ors.
The latter particularly said, "Oh, wen. II
will all blow over In a little while. inc
citixt lis who had so long hoped AGAINST
hope for some reform in the wholesale
violations OF the Sunday law. hardiy De-
lieycd that the new Chief could accom-
piish this end with the opposition believed
10 exist among those In authority. VINO
should be the first 20 enforce the laws.
But when the gambling dens were
forced TO close. and the saloons were re-
ported whenever found open on sunday
the people began 10 believe In MAJOR
Howard.
EVIDENCE OF SUCCESS.
The FIRST evidence Of his success was
shown when the gamblers ana saloon
men commenced 20 inVeigh against him.
and clamor for the application OF the
law TO boot-hiacks. street-cars, ncWspa-
pers. milk men. and the like.
Under a decision Of city Attorney Mere
dith and the Instructions OF Mayor ray
Tor. Major Howard issued an order 10
his men TO proceed against these also
and report whoever was engaged In any
occupation on sunday.
Then when Il was seen that the new
Chief met this phase Of the issue squarely
and fairly. Il began 80 dawn on the minds
OF the gamblers and whisky dealers that
their reisn was over.
few sim. almost defantlv. kept open
doors on Sunday. Then Il was that
policemen in citizens clothes invaded
these places. and the determination OF
the new chief TO uphold the law was
still more strongly emphasized.
All the time public opinion was crystal
ixinE and becoming moro pronounced ana
outspoken in favor Of backing the new
Chief in his fight for law and order
NE TINES BorcoTrfp.
The Times. which has been charged
with having Influenced the selection OF
Major Howard as Chief OF Police. came
In for a share Of the storm Of resentment
created among the violatcrs Of the law
and boycott was instituted against
this paper.
The challenge was accepted. and wal
declared by The Times against all law
breakers ga the city. and The Times has
been recognized as the champion OF the
honest administration OF law through the
police Of this city. throughout the entire
movement.
No one now doubts that a new re-
glme exists. and the Law, that I'm the
hands OF an honest official Is as incXOr-
able as fate. VIII surely overtake the
violators Of its provisions.
on account of the decision of the city
Attorney and the attitude Of the Mayor
on the Sunday questionit was determined
10 report all classes Of occupations con-
Quoted Oh the sabbath each week until
the September term of the Hastings
Court, when the Court should consrue
what were and what were not violations
under the law.
In the meantime. the crusade against
gamblers and sunday liquor sellers has
been unrelentingly waged. and victory
IS perching on the banners OF the new
Chief.
JUICE WITT CO-OPrRAT on.
Major Howard had an interview with
Hen. 5. II. Witt. judge Of the Hastings
Court. on Friday. in which Judge Witt
gave him assurance Of his hearty CO.
operation In the prosecution of Violators
of the Sunday liquor law. and in order 10
make effective his position. requested
that Major Howard have all the liquor
dealers which have already been reported
for selling liquor on Sunday summoned
before him. that they may be made 10
understand what they may expect if II
is repeated.
In accordance with this agreement,
Major Howard yesterday sent TO every
saloon man who has been reported Il
copy Of the following letter:
ONCE Chief Of Police.
Richmond. Va. Aug. Ia, 1895.
Dear Sir: ] write TO inform You that
Judge :. Is. witt and myself had an
interview on yesterday, and at his le-
quest ! viii send you formal notice
TO call at his Office on or about the Inn
OF September. 1875. as he wishes to give
notice to YOU what viii he his action
after the 10Th of September. 1885, IN re-
gard TO violations of the sunday liquor
law. Respectfully.
h. T. HOWARD
Chief of Police
LICENSES TO BIZ REVOKED.
This means that the law must be
obeyed. and that the sal0on-keeper who
continues TO disregard II will have his
license revoked.
In order that there might be no failure
H. the receipt OF the above notice, Major