The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-09-08
GARRISON GOES OUT.
ms RECORD PROVED roo MUCH
FOR cor. BRADY.
VI, 4. 4. Pesy succeeds nim-what the
Collector says Concerning the
Eligible List.

Colonel Brady, collector OF Internal
Revenue. seems IA no wise discouraged
by tho assaults which have been made
upon mis- a, ministrauon so far lie turn
"a up smiling yesterday morning ami
within very short time after his al
rival tho resignation OF one OF his 0p-
pontees was accepted and tho vacancy
promptly nilcd.
The resignation above referred 20 was
that OF samuel b. Clarkson, Colored. who
formerly served under Col. Brady. aud
was again appointed on Friday Septem-
Der 81, as told tn tho Times OF september
an.
BROKE THE LAW.
The Times also told how Clarkson. AFTER
being dismissed by MIR william Ryan,
who succeeded Col Brady. opened a bar
room at No. 6lf east Marshall street.
Here he nourished for while. but on
June T. 1884. was arrested. charged with
violation OF the revenue laws.
He was indicted on October n. 1894. and
subsequently, convicted Sentence. how
ever. was suspended IN his case, and he
was admitted TO ball IN the sum OF 500.
publication az the limo OF Clarkson's APP
pointment recalled the facts that were
nearly forgotten.
Now comes Clarks0n's resignation, and
that brings out apother story. The oih-
cial in the Collectors Office who pays the
salaries OF the employees is bound by law
10 swear that no has no knowledge OF any
ono whose salary he pays. ever having
committed an offence against The United
States Government
In the case OF ClarksOn 70 was mani
fostly impossible for tho disbursing OH
Ger TO subscribe 10 any such oath. and
tho fact stared the eppointee In the face
that ne would be laborug only for glory
and honor. therefore. no wisely resigned
CLARKSON'S SUCCESSOR.
No time was lost IN filing Clarkson's
place his successor being Mr.. A. G.. Peay
who. under Mr.. Ryan had charge of the
tobacco division. Prior 90 that time Mr
Pesy was connected with Yarbrough's
tobacco factory. lie is thoroughly up on
that branch OF the business.
AS told I'm Yesterdays Leader, tho list
OF those eligible 10 appointment as en-
plOyes OF the Collectors Office came duly
10 hand yesterday morning As Col.
Brady. a few days ago, had said that no
would pass upon the question as 70 whelh-
or any change would be necessary in mo
list OF those whom no had appointed, pre-
sumably temporarily, Leader reporter
called upon him this morning and re-
minded him that the list had arrived.
COL Brady, though overwhelmed with
business, was cordial and genial
What arc YOU going 20 do now th't
Won have that listG' 4 asked.
CAPTAIN LANES THREATS.
L take H." replied COL Brady, that
Congressman John Lamb was not max
ing any idle threats when ne sald NAV
DE would nave inc matter OF NY hlouite-
san OF deputies tested In the courts, all
though. as matter OF fact. they were
not dismissed. Moreover. these gente-
men who are now out have served for
nal notice upon me.
so. YOU see" he continued, Il must
give them time TO carry out the in'eh-
lions which they have expressed capt.
Lamb 10 test the matter, aud the others
10 formulate their plans AFTER they
arc through we will get down 10 the eIsl-
bla list. and proceed according 10 law
DO you understand
Il hear" said !. that Clarkson has
been dismissed Is that true2'
NO" replied Col. Brady ne mas not
been dismissed lie has rendered ms
resignation. and I'm his place have ap-
ipointed Mr. A. q. Peay. a former eni-
nloye ~ the office"
Colonel Brady. continuing, said mat ne
| felt no uncasiness as TO the result OF hls
actions since his administration began as
he had been Officially notified that ne was
sustained by the department
COOK MAY SERVE
The resignation Of Clarkson ana tne
appointment OF Mr.. peay were tho only
| change I'm Colonel Brady once
Yesterday morning. but b was
] said that y. B. Cook, an eN-
mort who. had filed tho place before
/ wonld shortly be put in charge or inc
| "lists books" Of assessments against ds-
| lnquents and grain dsillleres. COOK
! is "A Democrat. ana served under Coilec-
/ tor Ryan