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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-05-17

but. on account OF the vast crowd which
will attend. they Will have TO be sung
IN the open air. Doubtless one of the
most convenient of the ctys parks will
be chosen. and tho occasion will be one
long 10 be remembered. as thousand
soft southern voices. attuned TO songs
that once stirred the blood of the Con-
federacy's soldiers. will ring out on the
still night air
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-05-17

Miss Mary NJ. Beale, Oklahoma city.
Oklahoma Territory.
Miss Mary Calder, Wilmington, n. c.
Miss Halle Patton Cooke. Richmond,
Va.
Tex.
Miss Leila Gay alternate SPONSOR,
Graham, Tex.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-05-17
GENERAL BRANDER'S STAFF.
Ex-Confederrtes to Lead the
yireinie Veterans.

Major-General Thomas A. Brander.
commander of the Virginia Division.
United Confederate Veterans. has select
ed the members Of his staff who will lead
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-05-17

Distinguished Commander Of the Georgia
Veterans

General Clement Anselm Evans. Major
General, commanding tho Georgia DE-
vision OF the L. G. v. IS one Of Geor-
war.
He Is a native Of Stewart county. Geor.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-05-17

tInbpfNIOT -7FV7lFTWIIs
mortal Societies OF Richmond was called
BY General Poyton Wise, and their aid
invoked I'm devsing means TO properly
entertain the veterans while here. Gem
tral Wise suggested that a large chorus
be traiaed and an evening given up TO
singing war-songs. This idea was taken
hold OF with alacrity by the ladies. and
an entertainment committee formed. with
Mrs. Il. ID. Hotchkiss as chairman the
members being composed Of representa-
dives OF the oakwood Hollywood. ard
Hebrew Memorial Associations. Pickett
and Lee Camp Ladies' Auxiliaries, and
Che Daughters OF the Confedcracy.
{ Qeepite plans hayo not xet boon coms
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-05-17

Captain Thomas Elicit is in receipt
almost daily Of letters from various
points in the trans Mississippi. complain
ing about the excessive rates to the re-
lf1ion. one was received yesterday
morning from McGruder Camp. Of Gal
weston, Texas stating that the fare from
that point is 5000. This was claimed
To be excessive when compared to the
rate given a few years since by the
Southern railroads 10 the q. A. r. re
union In Washington, al which time
UNIFORM rate Of SIS from all points in
Texas was agreed upon.
Use transportation Committee has
done everything in its power TO get low
rates, and unless the veterans at the
points from which complaints are coming
combine and state definitely how many
they intend to bring they can do no
more. What now alone remains is for as
many as possible to signify their inten-
ton Of making the trip so as 10 make
II an object for the various railroads TO
compete for their patronage.
Ii has been suggested that an excel
lent plan for those who wish TO come
TO the reunion from distant points has
been formed in various sections TO meet
at d central point and take a special
excursion train. lower rate could
doubtless be obtained In this manner by
a large party.
There will be a meeting in the Cham
her Of Commerce rooms at 6:l5 O'Clock
Monday afternoon Of eX-cadots of the
Virginia Military Institute. The OBJ
5ect Is 70 start movement looking TO
bringing the cadets to the Confederate
reunion.
EVENING OF SONG.
Some time since meeting Of the Ne
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-05-17

COLONEL r. c. MARSHALL. Aid
the Virginia Division OF United Confed-
crate Veterans on the 18th OF August.
1892, was born at Holkham. In Albemarle
county. Va, on the 18th of May. 1874.
He entered the Confederate service when
Isyentesn yars Of sgs, and served - VOL
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-05-17
BRIGADTER-GENER4L WOODS
One of the Best Known Veterans I'm tho
Grand Camp.

Micajah Woods. who was commissioner
Brigadier-General. Second Brigade I'm
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-05-17

About the date OF the Greek war. Gen.
Evans father settled bis plantation In
Stewart county. on which the son was
born. and where no passed his early boy
hood. AS the children grew up. the faith.
er moved with them 20 Lumpkin. the
county atG whore bsttsS facilities fes
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-05-17

Member stan Genetal ". b. Bate.
gia. his ancestors coming there from
North Carolina and Virginia. Iiit pater-
mai ancestor came from Wales. tho sturdy
Welshman, who came 10 America. being:
anon, the first colOuists OK North Caro-
lima. having taken an active part as prl-
vate soldiers on the side OF the colonists
I'm the struggle against Great Britain.
The Evanses were plain. sturdy farmers
and substantial and highly-respected citl-
zCns
on his maternal side his ancestry came
from Ulster county. north OF Ireland.
His mother was descended from the Rry-
an stock OF Ulster. whose mex took part
against Cromwell on the side OF Charles
l. Being compelled 10 leave Ireland after
its subiugatlOn, they came TO America
and settled I'm Virginia and North Car
DINA. Connected with them are the Fry
ans, the Fitzhughs. the Whitncids. and
the Hintons, OF those States The great
grandfather OF the present General Evans
was Il member Of the Provincial Congress
Of North Carolina. and OF several sue
cessivc Legislatures. RE was also an Of
ficer in the Revolutionary war. He moved
TO Georgia in efrly lie AMI settled first
plantation of Vernon. IN Montgomery
county, the next IN Randolph county. He
was a soldier I'm the war OF 1895. as was
also the younger sons OF the family.
Among the connections OF this family are
Gen. Coffce and Gen. Blackshear. OF Geor-
gia.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-05-17
MOSBY'S GALLANT MEN.

Unquestionably the most picturesque
character that will be seen in Richmond
during the Confederate reunion will be one
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-05-17

lAuJuIdnI-TtntldI ana ONItI q SIAM.
sion, so that the Virgi.da veterans will
not only make a fine appearance with
their banners In front. but will give in
formation to the spectators as to the Nir-
ginia camps In line. To each one of the
camps which is absent during the re-
union one OF these banners will be sent
after the reunion for a souvenir of the
great event
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-12-13

conductor. lie Is 36 years Of age and has
been with the force since May 20. 1884. Hts
recent trip to Canada after Underwood has
won him distinction.
Martin T. Forrest, who sits behind tho
desk at the station as day clerk. is native
Of the extreme southern portion of the
United States-Key West, Fla.-which Is
only ninety miles from Moro Castle the
entrance of Havana. and while basking in
sunshine and ease in this. the garden spot
of the South. his thoughts wander daily
back to the tropical home whfee his birth
occurred Just II years ago, and those years
he bears as well as most men do nearly
half that number He cmigrated to Texas
in 1876 and has been in Houston for the
last ten years, For a month Mr.. Forrest
served as a special officer and was then
made day clerk, succeeding b. w. McClr.
thy. He is one of the most popular men
in the department.
Charles Flock is 40 years Of age ana a
native of Houston, his day Of birth being
June g. 1856. His first service was on a
Main street beat under f. n. Butt, in 1878,
and he retired with the administration His
next connection with the department was
in the capacity Of night clerk, which he
now occupies.
William keogans mounted man. Is one
of the oldest men on The force In point OF
service. He was born in Harris county
lSiS consequently is As years of age. De-
oenber "a, 1890, he entered the city's serv-
ice, for seven months walking as a patrol
man and then being delegated TO cover the
city,
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the regiment then, having been DISCHARGED
ana re-enlisted in the Third Cavalry, under
me command of General Crook In 1sSt
higgins received his discharge for the sec
ond time. having served for ten years. and
fetired TO private life. The West was set
yea up and the attachment for frontier life
destroyed. Higgins first work with the
houston police department was In 1870. as
special under Chief Wichmann, and be.
gan working regularly under Chief Erich
son Nav II, 1893. Four months ago he was
made a sergeant, and his driuy experience
Is serving him well in The handling of his
squad' for no one can rightly command
unless he can be commanded"
Acting sergeant T. N. Ray was born fl
huntsville, Texas, 1854. He hogan work
ing IN the force August e, 1891. as patrol
man For nine months he served as city
detective ana for fifteen months rs deputy
chiet under Chief OF Police Pruott's re-
slme. For the past two months he has
been acting sergeant, which he il capable
Of holding with satisfaction to his superior.
While In this position officer Ray walks /.
beat with badge No. 90
Gin 7. Ellison. Mr.. Proctor's chief CITY
detective. is native of Texas, Caldwell
county whera he was born December is,
leol. From birth 10 until a fow years ago
Mr. Ellison resided in South Texas. He
came 10 Houston in 1894 and was engaged
~ sheriff George Ellis 10 do secret work
GIN was successful from the start. and
earned notice first by the clever work Of
trapping a sang Of safe crackers who had
toToriaed the Fifth ward for a number
OF weeks then, Ellison's success soon pu,
him en- the city force. in the same line,
ana since February S be has been regular
ly employed thereon.
W. s. Proctor, who has been city de-.
tteouve since September l. 1896. came &c
Houston nine years ago as Professional
ball player. He was born in Canada II
years ago, After leaving the diamond Tor
good Mr. Proctor was connected at times
with the city health department. city en-
ginoer's and the assessor and collectors Of
hces. He hes done some good work since
his appointment as detective. Of which both
he and the department arc proud.
Walter Nalsh, warrant officer, Is exceed
!nsiy we'll known in Houston For Rum.
Der Of years he was connected with III,
Houston and Texas Central railroad and
when leaving that ROAD was employed a.
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CNlEF CNRRlES HEJM.

be compelled to work instead of laying out
their assessments in a cell
ot the present police force The Post can
say nothing that will recommend them to
tho good graces Of the world more than the
people already know. There are few men
among them who have won laurols on other
fields, but their demaanpr and service since
April last has been such as to elicit the
plaudits of the law respecting public aud
commcndatlon OF their chief and his subor.
dInates
The portraits submitted herewith are the
work Of the artists Blackburn G Bailey
whose studio is between Main and Fannn
on Prairie avenue The work was finely
done md assisted materially In reproducing
for newspaper use.
Beside Mr.. Lord the cx-chlefs living are
Alex Erickson. r. y. Butt and \. X. Tay-
lor. Mr. Taylors term was short one
which began when Lord was removed ny
Governor Davis. Lord was willing enough
TO give up the office and TAYLOR failed 10
Keep IL any length of time, Notwithstanding
his political element was in power.
Charles Helm. chief, first saw the light
OF day in St. Louis. Mo, In 1856. Since
being in Houston he has been engaged I,
the manufacture Of candy. and was =,
employed when urged to submit his name
In convention for the office he now holds.
Mr. Helm was successful there and at the
election held, April last. was elected over
two contestants by majority Ct 565. Fraud
was charged by one of his opponents. but
jury at subsequent contest declared
him the choice Of the voters OF Houston.
Durlns the entire eight months of his tern,
no chief In the history Of the city has
given better satisfaction than the pres M
one neither has there ever been coin
mander OF the Houston police department.
who held the respect aud admiration of
ms subjects more than MIR, Helm, ms the
sitt bestowed upon him only few DAYS
ago VIII convince. He is a gentleman. AZ
fable. courteous and extremely popular
with the people,
When Chief Helm made a selection of
deputy not long ago to I'll the vacancy
made by the death Of James IL. Pr7ett the
people nodded approvingiy In bis appoint.
msnt OF Thomas O'Leary. . veteran In the
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Henry Lee. who Is otherwise known az
NO s. saw light for his first time january
70, 1850. in Walker county. Texas. In All.
gust, 1871, Lee accepted position win
me police department and has proven an
ohicicnt man.
Mounted Officer ]. s Smith is the young
esq member in age Of the force, having SUI
,efed the consequences Of only % years
lie is native of Richmond Fort BEND
county. Texas, and has only been worklny
since May /, 1896
charles Quinn, No. D. Is also a membe,
o, me light horse being companion OF
Mr. smith $. lie began working for The
city December %. 1898. a native Of 81
Louis, Mo, and 2S years Of age.
John Smith wearer OF badge 81, is one
OF the patrol drivers on duty from mid
night until noon. The position of driver
IS by no means minor ono. 1t takes nerve
ard that is what Smith is made OF. A call
tsoln tho wards needs immediate attention
and quick response. 1t may be a case Of
me and death, and TO properly answer e
summons means as quick a trim Ms Dossl
bic. In ad iiton to this the drlyore havt
to look after the confinement of prisoners
ana are entrusted with the transfer Of,
criminals to the county jail. Mr. Smith
hogan service with the police department
hpri l6, 1896, He is now IN his 18th yo,r
john y Frame, who walks a beat alonc
me business blocka OF Main street fluT
m;dnisht until noon, was born IN Nash
vile. tennessee, Ia 1851, and tho police
records show that he IA The oldsst man on
,Ao force having been !lrst employed Oc.o.
oer !, 1889, Mr. Frames number is 80.
officer Tom sullivan, who bears the Ola.
dnctlon OF possessing badge No. ]. the we're
same that Captain jack White wore ,ynt n
ne was on the force the last time was oj
ears GA the first day Of last month, ana
Is native Of Limerick, Ireland Mr. sui.
IVAN came 10 America in 1874. nnd mrs,
uld rolioe duty in the city OF Dallas On
me l+th day OF February he began with thr
houston department., and can be found
any day around the Market, where he IL
universally ocular and an exceedingly attn.
Bile gentleman.
T J. Ewing. No. 81, is 40 years Of aro
ahd born In Washington county while
Iexs weA yet republic. He went 10
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10 the little Jail On tho Market Square
10 get coorcd man he was protecting. he
was unarmcd. save good sized walking
stick, which. II welded properly was an
effective weapon, on that occasion nS6S)
conflict cnsued, Ia which several were
killed and wounded.
To the interroga'ory OF how he managed
the law breakers. Mr. Lord repliod that II
took determination and nerve, and that, by
laying the hand upon the offenders person
at the same time politely but pre- -omptor-
lily demanding that he dcsist In his viola
tion, the task was accomplished without
clubbing and shooting, such as the average
mind OF today is wont TO believe a police
officers prorogatlve and practice. Was
there burglary ami house -hreakineP OF
course, the time never has been nor ever
Will arrive when those crimes are not com
mlttod, but then there was comparatively
none. Petty thefts were frequently commit
ted by slaves. whose punishment ended In
a severe hoggns. when the crime was -
no more consequence. Yes" concluded
the gray haired blacksmith with a twinkle
of his eye, those days the law was what
a man made IT, more or less; and tell YOU
IL was interesting"
Mr., Lord was removed about six months
after the attempt TO get the negro. and the
line OF marshas and chiefs that followed
now familiar TO many, brings Houston down
to 1896. when Chief Helm and his thirty
six officers preserve the public peace AMI
private decorum. Tho men are efficient,
brave, gallant and vlgilant In the discharge
of their duty, nevertheless, the force as Il
stands is inadequate 20 properly patrol
city OF 60. 600 inhabitants. such as Houston
This Chief Helm viii pndeavor 10 overcome
soon. BY February he expects TO he COM
fortably Installed IN his new quarters-the
>uilding now occupied by the county au'
thorities. who In turn are preparing 10 be
transferred to the new aud commoiious
bastile on North Capitol avenue. Once there.
Chief Helm has the promise OF a more com"
plete system. An addition to the patrol
service will be in the shape OF drop harness
for the teams, and squad OF police to be
held as a reserve In case OF fire and inn
mediate use, All hre alarms will be an
swered with detachment OF officers, TO as
sist In maintaining order and keeping the
bystanders aside while the nrsmen work,
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J. n. Owens, No. 80 in Chief Helms
book has only been with the force since
last July, but in that very short time has
made RECORD thar VIII stand inspection
anywhere He is also from alabama, and
II years Of age His beat is the .'ifih ward
west of Hardy street
T. Nj. Baker, who M to two months age
was special man, now preserves tiic peac'
on he same beat as does Mr.. Ovens. only
he Is In charge from midnight uhtil noon.
lie is courteous and ponuiar.
Charles Erickson who wears badge Nc.
IL, and does duty in the First and sixth
wards, is a son OF the OK chief. Young
Erickson was born on the corner OF john
son and Bingham streets ard has never
lived more than three blocks away from
that point l1richsons badge has proven t.
he an unlucky one. Officers Flynn aud
Henry Williams both wore it ard while
doing so both were hill d. Charlie belle yes
he was born under Il lucky star, and eye:y
enc hopes that he was, However he Is
only % years old and eniays a clean record
since his first work, April 81. Of the present
year.
No, "a is worn by ]. T. Blackshear, who
went to work Dec mbar |, ct this year.
He was born In Trinity county. r,'xas,
November .. 1861, His beat is along the
south side Of Main street, between Capitol
W, Antony is a special ana went to work
four days after Mr. Blaekshoar He wears
badge No. II, that formfr ly belonged u
Martin Forrest. and being a native OF
Houston his bosom swells with rridd
whenever tho name Is spoken in his pres
onco. Mr. Antony Is &c years Of age.
Albert Lewis is a coloTed officer doing
huty in the Fourth ward, San FELIPE d.
trict. from noon 20 midnight. He was boa
IN Chambers county Texas. 81 years ago,
a. j. Lockett is another colordi officer,
some times called No. %, alter the bsdge
he wears. lie does duty in tn Second wa,d,
from midnight until noon, and was born
in Alabama 81 years ago,
W. u. Jones Is colored man who mas
served on the force sine, jane II, 1884, anu
walks In the San Felipe district from mid
hisht until noon Florida was his birth
place % years ago
Albert Alien, the fourth .colored officer
on the force. possesses badge No, 10, aud
Is Houston born. Of "a years. He walks
In the Fifth ward east OF Hardy street,
frcm noor until midnight.
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The Houston police department has no
written history. What facts are now at
hand are only to be found lingering In the
memories OF the old timers who have seen
administrations, one after another, come
and go. The many thrilling adventures ia
cideDt TO Houston's police forces from the
first Thomas Stanbury. Jr., in 1S39--down
to the present day. when the city is polced
after a fashion that is nothing short OF a
metropolitan system. will never he COM
pletely chroncled.
There are a few very few. who can re-
late matters pertinent to the fifty relgns
Of marshals. and one OF that number Is
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| Another team of horses will then be re-
quired.
Another and more important feature Of
the department will be the call boxes which
are to he placed at different points In the
wards. This system is similar to that In
the larger Eastern cities. being of boxes
containing telephones for exclusive use OF
officers for communication with headquar-
ters.
ing rock pile and dog and stock pounds
in easy distance to the Jail proper the first
of which will be located in the Jail yard
The chief contends that prisoners should
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work for the city November l., 1892, AMI
takes care Of beat along the business
Hooks of Main street from noon until
midnight
A. n. Nelson is also a native Texan, hav-
ing been born In Tyler county February 5,
1865. His number is the spot and he has
held 1t since September |. 1891.
To many who daily travel the north side
of Main street. between Congress and Cap
ital is familiar tho face of Officer j. w
Howard, otherwise designated as No. IS.
Mr.. Howard takes care of the beat from
noon until midnight, and it is certainly
kept orderly.
S p, Stone can be found attending to the
Second Ward beat from noon until mid
night, He is the owner of badge No ?,
which he has held since May /. 1894. Mr..
, Stone is native OF Louisiana, and ~
years Of age.
Patrol Driver johnson is 80 years cf
age, and halls originally from Buffalo. Erie
county, New York, the place that the com
cdian' sings about. He began driving the
uairol in December 1894, and can be told
by the number. 80 on his badge,
Henry Ross is another native Houstonian.
whose existence dates back "a years. Mr..
Ross number is Is, and he is to be found
on lower Main street from noon until mid
night.
d. F. Saunders theater officer, has been
and is an able man.
J. p. McDaniels is another native OF Ala
bama, coming from Jefferson county forty
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service and a man In every way capable
TO discharge the duties entrusted to him
Mr.. O'Leary was born in Newport. on the
south coast of England, November D. 1860
He came to America in 1881. landing at
Galveston. and later the same year moved
to Houston, which he has since called
home Ten years ago he began working on
the police force under the admi1istration
OF Chief Shaughnessy, March 2, as a pa
trolman. and served under the regns of
Chiefs Wichmann, Jack White and James
II. Pruett. He served as deputy under Jack
White and I'm the health department dur.
ing his administration. Under Pruett he
acted as city detective for about eight
months, and when Chief Helm came into
power was made night sergeant, which Re
beld until the death Of Deputy Pruett He
was then appointed deputy at the solicita.
ton OF great many of HOustons bust
ness men and citizens. As token of re-
membrance the widow OF ex-Chief VIII e
presented Mr.. O'Leary the handsome silver
badge which her husband wore while serv-
ing as deputy chief OF police a number Of
years ago.
For the position OF sergeant no better
man could have been found than William
Higgins, the present incumbent. He was
born at Hartford. Conn. September 25, 1866
In 1879 Higgins, thrilled with the desire for
a life of adventure, enlisted in the regular
army, his name being attached to the roll
Of the Seventh Cavalry long since famous
for their gallant fight in the battle of
Wounded Knee. Mr. Higgins was not with