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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-03-24
CITY Hall Watclimcn

II is claimed that the proposition TO re, re-
ducc the number of watchmcn III the N"y
Hall from two to one would be poor
economy. In the first place. II Is salo
that the offices of the cry treasure
as well as Of the city Collector nave
TO be carefully watched. the vaults
OF each one of which often contain con-
siderable amounts Of money which have
been secured after the closing hour OF
the banks.
Then again one Of the watchmen IS eN-
pected to make repeated rounds through
the entire building during the night 10
see that the other Offices and record
rooms are not disturbed. This is also
very necessary for owing 10 the peculiar
construction OF the building 1t would be
a very easy matter for any one VINO mas
the intention of doing wrong, 10 hlde
himself i'm some corner Of the big struc-
ture during day time and then To make
his appearance at any time during the
night To carry out his nefarious plan.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-03-24
WANTS FITZH UGH LEE'S POSITION
Andrew jackson Andrews Application
Verbatim.


Verbatim.
The following is a verbatim copy Of the
letter Of application for General Fitzhugh
Lees position. forwarded to Secretary
Sherman by Mr.. Andrew Jackson An
drews.
March $. 1897
"Hon. John Sherman, Secretary of state,
Washington. II. c.:
Respected Sir.--l learned from good
authority that General FitzEugh Lee mas
resigned his Office as American consul at
Havana. cuba. therefore | most respect
fully apply for said position myself, as
feel that 1 am perfectly competent TO MI
the bill.
II am widely known. I also know Gen
eral Lee. He corresponded with me from
Havana on solely business matter. Hen.
Tazewen Elicit. ex-congressman from
this district. will tell you who l am
Write 10 him.
Il am from Gloucester county. Va. on
York river and the only son of William
and Emily Andrews. deceased. My father
commanded a battery OF artillery In tine
year 1872. l am. therefore an American,
horse. foot. and dragon.
This is a free country. therefore. as
one OF hcI true ""u i""i"i 'i'i~'''H =
make application 10 represent my country
in Cuba as her counsel. The battle IS not
always TO the strong or the race 10 the
feet. and II you appoint me as the rep
resentative OF this great United States
Will go there in q fearless manner. not
with buoy knives and pistols In my vest
pocket. but with an olive branch. ana
with the help Of the Lord do my duty in
every respect. and In all circumstances
defend American citizens even nj the
muzzles Of the guns OF the White Squad
ron. or AT the point OF the bayonet OF
eiistening muskcts and you. as Secretary
OF state. will see that the meekest are the
gamest / subscribe myself SIR.
your most obedient servant
ANDREW JACKSON ANDREWS
mo. POO Bread Street Richmond va
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-03-24

will give an information concerning the
Virginia State Volunteers.
There is no law by which an employer
can bc prosecuted for the discharge OF a
man ordered under the military law but
] have 10 doubt that there could be- one
very quic6ly passed. as this Common
wealth does not propose TO allow any dis
orderly conduct from any person. Ihere
are abou. 300 militia regularly Organized
armed ard equipped including TWO color
cd hattalions Of about nine companies
These troops are strictly under On" ciVli
authorities. and i'm no case has the rec
ord been broker. 10 is source or great
satisfaction that during tho term or the
present Governor. which is in its iourth
,.aar there has been only one case OF
disorder which was promptly quelied.
and there has been no case whatever OF
Nnching or the destruction Of human
life. except by dGe process Of law
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-03-24
The Rows Viii Sing.

The paid choir Of the Second fres'y-
terrain church OR. Hcge'D VIII ne u.s.
continued on May Isl. and Boz is place
choir Of about twenty boys VIII lead IA
the singing.
This Will be the hrst time that any
prosbvterian church in Richmond has
had = boy choir
There will be no professional music
such as IS common 10 Episcopal churches.
The youthful chorlsters VIII simply take
their places in the choir gallery and sing
tho customary hymns.
The choir viii be recruited. 10 Is said.
from Miss Halves sunday school class.
and Will be trained by her.
The present choir IS composed or Ars.
Gilman. Mrs. Frank Binford, Mr.. Percy
Hawes and Mr. Taylor. They were paid
moderate salaries
Professor Thllow. the organist. Will b
retained.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-03-24
I.nnlleh al LAST.

Chapman Oliver. the desperate who
was arrested near Hardware station.
i'm Fluvanna county, on the Zth OF Jahu-
airy last by Detective c. D. Duke. OF the
Chesapeake and Ohio Railway, was tried
Monday i'm the Fluvanna County Court
and given ten years in the penitentiary.
The arrest of Oliver WAS quite an era
i'm the annals of Fluvanna county. lie Is
a giant in strength. perfectly fearless.
and Mr.. Duke was compelled 10 shoot MN
before he was able TO take him INTO
custody. Even after he was wounded
Oliver swan the river five times. FINALLY
he became exhausted and was captured.
He has been guilty of number OF
crimes but the one upon which he was
convicted was car-brcaking.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-03-24

In the Circuit Court suits were insti-
t,,tod Yesterday as follows Temple. Penn
berton. Cordes & CO.. against Frank d.
Steger for SS323 f. h. Taylor CO., against
same for S33.
The jury in the Pollard suit being I'M
able TO agree TO verdict were discharged
In the Hastings Court VIM. II. Meekins.
alias James Dabney. colored. for house
breaking. was given three years IN the
penitentiary
The case Of Walter Miller. colored'
charged with attacking Charles Jones
also colored with a blackjack, was nom
nroeeouiod owing to the disappearance
from these parts Of Jones. The latter j.
suspected Of being implicated I'm the theit
of a bicycle. and hence his absence
Licenses were issued TO Harry X. Mil
burn and Lizzie Bradshaw. one 1.
Crump and Ida l.. Cartwright.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-03-24

An agreement was recorded IN the Hem
rico county Clerk Office Monday be-
tween the Highland Park COMPANY.
Northslde Railway Company. Nofths.1e
Viaduct Company, and Northslds LAM
Company. OF the first part ana inc
Richmond and Manchester Railway COM
many Of the second part. whereby TIE
narilas Of tho first part agree 20 lease 10
The party OF the second part the railway
from the corner Of Seventh and B1her
streets TO Highland Park until August 81.
1901 al 81 800 per annum, with the Is"~
70 purchase said railway az the eAp'@-
ton Of the lease for SZ5.V.J.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-03-24
IL ln.es 10 NIght.

Corcoran Hall was crowded again from
pit % dome ON Monday evening when the
Observation-Disclosures was repeated ~
compliance with the general demand. The
production was as perfect as on Friday
evening. and the youn. ladies looked
charming In their sparkling gems and re-
splendent costumes. The audience was
not confined 10 Church Hill folk. for
there were many ladies and gentlemen
pre- ent from the various sections Of tie
city.
The great success Of the unique ChrO-
decentralization is in no small degree due
20 the excellent direction of Mrs. DR.. Pa
mon -. Garcin.
Tonight viii wind up the fes-
tival when there will be a grand concert
well worthy of liberal patronage. An
evenings unalloyed pleasure is in store
for all who attend tonight.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-03-24
unsGreerr Rlghi?

The Ivceum League Of America. No.
., held us regular weekly meeting Mon
dav night al Wilkinson's Han on north
Ninth street. ,,...,..,., . 90.
~ ~. ~ nosition which II did with ref
erSnce 10 the complication in Crete.
Msssrs A. A. Booth. OF Maryland. and
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-03-24
.yUsTICE JOHN'S COURT.
People That own Dogs Must Fay the
Iic.nse- saws Justice John.

4 large number OF dogs are being daily
sent 70 the country by Richmond citizens
This state Of affairs was brought about
by the fact that annual license on dogs
is now due and the policemen OF the city
are reporting all who are falling TO Cd
tain the necessary tag.
Accordingly the dogs are going to the
country on their annual pilgrimage. there
to remain until the officers Of the law
grow lax In their vigilance.
Yesterday morning sixty-six delinquents
were called up before Missioner. charged
with having unlicensed CANNES upon their
premises.
II amt got no dawg." said Simon
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-03-24

The revival services al the Lelsh-
Street Baptist church continue with enc
HANGED interest. Or. 4. Il. Dunaway who
is supplying the pulpit IN the absence or
Dr. Wright the pastor is preaching WIN
a great deal OF effect. Monday night there
were three confessions on Sunday Df.
Dunaway preached three sermons. TINS
week prayer meeting Is held NJ 40
o'clock and regular services "a o'clock.
The attendance upon al services has been
very llrge.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-03-24

Mr. r. -. Munford. the Commissioners
of the Revenue, and the clerks In his
Office have been very busy for the last
week or so distributing and receiving the
tax blanks This work consumes con-
slderab BILE time and II Is carefully done.
No idea can as yet be formed OF the
total amount OF tho returns. but II Is
thought that the city's revenue VIII be
somewhat larger than last year.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-03-24

dition. Is being repaired by tho country.
Some persons have been using the ni-
cycle track lately for riding and driving
and In view OF the fact this track mas
been constructed entirely by the vonn-
tary contributions OF wheelmen. such ac-
ton cannot be too severely condemned.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-03-24
CompletIng the Bicvclr Track

The northern portion OF the Richmond
bicycle track. formerly the Missing Link
bicycle track. is now being graveled'
Bioycilsts are requested not TO use this
norton until the work is completed. and
are warned to look ont for distractions.
Tho regular roadway running parallel
70 the track which has been In bad con-
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-03-24
Supreme Court of Appeals.

Casey against Cheeks exor., and 9th
ors are1led by Messrs. James r. Harri-
son and f. W. Christian for appellant
and MIR. r. H. Wildbergcr for appeliees,
and submitted.
The next cases TO be called are Terry
against City of Richmond No. Il and
Richmond Locomotive and Machine
Works against Ford, No. -
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-03-24
Pnnnlnr Young Wen.

Mr.. Littleton Fitzgerald. Of the Equta-
bic Insurance Company. has accepted a
posntion I'm the Security Bank. made va
cant by the resignation of Mr.. FRANK
Mccarthy. who goes tC accept clerk
ship with the Virginia Fire and Marine
Insurance Company.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-03-24
hr. Andrew Jackson.

Mr.. Andrew jackson. one of tho county
OVerseers Of the poor. died Sunday ana
WAS buried Yesterday afternoon at
o'clock. lie was a valued officer and was
respected and loved by all who knew
him. Mr.. Jackson left widow and six
children.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-03-24
Weutto Old Point.

Deputy Marshal Janney pleasant. w VIZ,
to Ola Point yesterday morning 10 tesOiy
before the counrtmartial in the cas- %.
Everett d. Furman. who deserted rom ii
Fort RILEY. Kansas. some time ago am
who was captured by officer bailey anu an,
turned over 70 the United states au'hori-
ties on December 81 last.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-03-24

C. c.. Cassius. OF Colorado spoke in mo
affirmative and Messrs. Frank Laughinn,
OF Virginia and ". l.. Crawford. - spAtn
Carolina I'm the negative.
The question OF holding some PUBIC tA-
ercises i'm the near future was discussed,
and a. committee appointed 20 coneldtf
the matter and report 1T the next meet
inc
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-03-24
Bic Price for Papers.

Mr.. w s. Benrett is about - cut lie
wanted paper yesterday afternoon ana
gave negro newsboy crisp bill with
V on it, The boy went for change ana is
still locking for 1t. Mr. Bennett MADE
complaint. and the police are looking Tor
the thief The gentleman would ike 70
sell the papers the boy left with him 10
~ Ia
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-03-24
An Active Nan.

Agent Emmett Taylor arrested negro
man Yesterday at $50 o'clock for cruelty
beating a mule. the property OF Mrs Jane
King He was carried to the First police
station
Agent Taylor had four horses unhiichcd
Yesterday and carried TO their stables he
cause they were unfit for work. lie also
killed three dogs
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-03-24
Insnrance Acninsf RicXcle ThcfIs-

Mr.. John +. Boissoau has accepted the
general agency for the State of Virginia
for the An erican Wheelmen's Protective
Association of Chicago. The object OF
This association is to secure the owners
of bicycles against loss by theft at a
very low rate.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-03-24
Big SHIPMENT of Tobacco.

A solid train Of forty-two cars leaves
Richmond tonight for the seaboard
loaded with leaf tobacco aCgregatmg
$1,000 pounds. The shipment is TO q
foreign port.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1897-01-26
BARGAINS AT JAMIESON,S.

al! winter goods must go in the next
ten days to make room for spring
goods. We mean business. All winter
goods must be closed out. See us be-
fore buying anything in winter goods
at Jamieson's.
a few pair of all wool blankets at
half price at Jamieson's.
9S cents still will buy a splendid high
cut skip tie shoe at Jamieson's for men.
Children shoes all sizes and prices at
Jamiesen's.
For fine shoes for ladies, Jamieson's
is the place to go.
Remember we are closing ont all
winter goods at and below New York
cost at Jamieson's.
We ratify the terms Of our constitu-
ton for another year. On our part,
we promise to protect the interests of
our customers by providing the best
goods, the newest goods. the cheapest
goods to all persons alike. We hope on
the part of our customers to receive as
liberal patronage in the future as in
the past. w. A, JAMESON.
You will have to visit my store and
get prices to appreciate the low prices
at which | am closing out all winter
goods. No damaged goods. At jamie
sons.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1897-01-26
Tribute Of Respect.

God in his infinite wisdom has again
taken to Himself n beloved member of
Beaverdam church, and n teacher in
u Sunday school. Mrs. Sarah Full
Ter, wife of DR.. f. g. Fuller, sweetly
fell asleep in Jesus January 18th, 1897.
In the spring time of life she gave her
self to God, and in all the relations of
life exempted her Christian profession.
Surrounded by all that could make life
desirable, with Il bright vista of 10y
and happiness all her life, yet when
her Heavenly Father called she was
ready and waiting to go. No more will
her bright presence greet us on every
Sunday morning in our Sunday School,
or her sweet voice lead us in our SER
vice of praise, but in that upper sanct-
uary her voice will unite with those
countless throngs who forever praise
him, who loves and gave himself for
them. BE it
Resolved 1st: That in this hour of
sorrow We bow in humble submission to
the divine will.
2nd That we initiate the virtues of
our beloved sister and follow in her
footsteps ever as she followed Christ.
Bird: That we extend our heartfelt
sympathies to the bereaved husband
and children. We pray that the Holy
Spirit may pour into their sorely
wounded hearts, the oil of consolation.
18th That a page in our minute book
be inscribed to her memory and also be
published in the Laurens county pa
pers and the Baptist Courier.
BEAvERDAM BAPTIST CHURCH.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1897-01-26
Abolish Fines.

Editor Register: 1 have decided
to give my views on the Dlspen-
sary law in regard to the punish
ment inflicted on persons for vio-
iating said law by the Illicit sale OF
whiskey. Now, l am a Dispensary
man until we can get something
better, but 1t is in my opinion a
very deficient law and one of its
deficiencies is the placing of a fine
In money or so much time in the
chain gang for selling c%ontraband
whiskey. Now, my opinion is so
long as n Of those blind tiger
men can pay the penalty Of the
law with money instead Of paying
1T with his muscles by serving his
sentence on the chain gang, so
long will we have plenty of blind
tigers.
But do away with the fine Of
money and make 1t payable only
by serving sentence for such an Of
Tense in the chain gang and only
by his muscle and not allow any
line by money, and you will see
that there won't be half as many
men selling liquor as are now. For
this reason they can sell whiskey
for the money any time of the
year. And nor than that, what
does a man care that wants to
make his living that way for pay.
ing 500 once or twice a year?
Almost any man can sell whis-
key enough while he is being tried
to pay his fine. Hence, you see
the law is insufficient, and the
only way is to make the pun
ishment a fine of 80 much time in
the chain gang. Or, in other words,
make the criminal pay the fine
with his muscle and not with his
money.
So when a man knows that
money won't pay the penalty, he
is not near so apt to violate the
laws of this country. So do away
with the heavy fine and make the
Imprisonment heavy and let MOTH
ing but imprisonment pay the
debt. That will stop nearly all the
blind tigers.
j. A. WOOD, Jr.
Laurens County, Jan. IS, '97.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1897-01-26
AN MADE.

On Wednesday, January 10, 1897,
the following editorial note was
published in the News and Cou-
rier:
ga gentlemen prominent in mil
itary affairs in South Carolina,
whose name could not be learned"
says the Augusta Herald, "while
riding up Center street yesterday
afternoon met with a painful acct
dent. His horse was wild and be-
came unmanageable, and threw
him on the pavement near Stat
ford's blacksmith shop, bruising
him up considerably and otherwise
injuring him, Does anybody know
whether Gen. j. g. Watts has been
in Augusta within the past week i?
He is the only gentleman promi-
lnent in military affairs In South
carolina Just now we believe"
The publication of this para
graph, as we have learped, was
very offensive to Gen. John Gary
Watts, who came to Charleston by
the first train to seek an explana-
ton, and who now demands, by a
letter, which was delivered yester-
day, that "a complete retraction"
of the article which was published
on the 13th instant Nbe given to
the public in the same column in
which your article appeared" We
do not know exactly how to get at
1t in the way indicated by Gen.
Watts, nor Whatit Is that we are to
retract, but we wish TO give a com
plete retraction to the public and
hereby retract. In his "personal''
letter to The News and Courier,
Gen. Watts says: "The article re.
ferred to, as you certainly know,
was not only disrespectful, but un-
called for, unjust and Wantonly
malicious and Injurious" We are
very sorry that it should have made
such an impression upon General
Watts. 1t was not intended to be
any of tho things described h. Gen.
Watts or it would not have been
published.-News and Courier.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1897-01-26
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w. a. Paper, Fredonia, Ala.
For sale by The Laurens Drug Co.,
and all other Druggists.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1897-01-26
Business Notices.

When you are ready to buy Rugs we
request you to see S. NJ. & e. II. Wilkes
& Co.'s line short length carpeting Rugs
from 20 cents up $1,000 each.
a good young county-raised mule for
sale at reasonable price.
l.: w. s1MKINs.
Just what you want "Sunny South
Stoves" at prices hat will command
your consideration. Sold only by S. M.
s. E. H, Wilkes, We pay the freight,
Find us under the Ben-Della. Make
your tcGac-name your own terms.
We propose to be ready for a splendid
line Of spring dainties.
Davis & Roper.
When you are ready to look for the
good things that you may consider ne
cessary for your "house" see S. NJ. g.
70. II. Wilkes & Co.'s limo. They are
House Furnishers" from kitchen to the
psrlor. Delivered free.
We will be back at our old and splen-
did stand on the corner. In the mean
while our damaged stock must go to
our old customers at the lowest prices.
Davis & Roper.
TO u many friends and customers
we extend thanks for past patronage,
and promise to push our business with
renewed zeal and energy, that we may
merit a larger share Of patronage in
the future. We hope that this may be
q happy and prosperous year with all.
j. r. MINTER 81 SON.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1897-01-26
List Of Letters

Remaining in the Post Cfice at Lau-
rens, S.. c., unclaimed, for the week
ending Jan. 20, 1897.
A-Arrants, r l.; Adkins, Frank.
.B-=Bird, Miss Addie; Bishop, Miss
Maggie.
C--Cobh, Mrs, w H.
D--Davis, Thomas; Davis Green.
F--Ferguson, Miss Martha; Finn,
Miss Susia,
H--Hickson. Rev. r l..
K-Kent, James.
M--McLamb, Charlie Moore, Hattie;
Mills, I'd.
R--Robertson. Miss Florida; Rhyme,
j LIZ.
S--Sharpton, Johney.
Terry, Mrs. j FL.
Young, Bessie.
FOR THE WEEK ENDING JAN. 10, 1897.
B-Black, Nathan.
D-Davis, W.; Durham, @ Ar
thur.
G-Garrett, Perry.
H-Harris, G..
jackson, Alice.
L-Long, Mrs Lizey; Lamb, G
+ Nc.
O-Oxner, Medus.
P-Perland, Al.
R-Rackley, l. G..
S-Sexton, Mrs S A NJ; Scarry,
Mrs M r; Sem, James B.-2; Simp-
son, + f..
Trucker, Alex; Tumbull, ST.
mon.
W-Warters, Miss Ella.
G-Yeargin, r b.
Persons calling for any Of above let
ters will please say, "They are adver.
tised." II. u. CnRws. p. M.