The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-08-22

J. G.. Holland, the author Of "Kathrina,"
"Bittersweet" The Mistakes OF the
Manse etc Was he d clergyman, and
where did he live as such. ,,,,,,,,,,
The author Of "Bittersweet" Josiah
Gilbert Holland, was born at Belcher-
town, Mass. July a, 1881, and died in New
York city October u, 1881. Desiring 10
enter the medical profession, he entered
the Berkeley Medical School, Plttsheld
Mass, and for three years after his graz
uation pursued the practice OF medicine.
His tastes, however. as well as MS me
gifts led him into Journalism, ana ne
removed TO Springfield, where ne edlteu
a magazine for three years lie then went
to Vicksburg. Miss, as superintendent OF
the public schools, but returning 10
Springfield. in 1919. became associate
editor Of THE Republican, ana two years
later one Of the owners. His connection
with IL continued until 1850, when ne SOFA
his entire interest I'm II. ana, althouBh
his journalistic career had been prosper
Gus and lucrative retired entirely from
journalism. 1t was during his connection
with the Republican that he began the
literary work which won him such wide
and permanent popularity. In 1870, as edi-
tor and one-third owner he entered upon
the publication Of Scribner's Magazine
a uccess-attributable 10 his ability and
accunen, from the very first. His sub
seuuent career was one of continuous
success. lie was never clergyman.
To General Piekett's Left
We hope that any subscriber who may
be able 10 supply the information desired
in the query below will courteously obhge
our subscriber:
1 am anxious through the press 20
learn what troops encountered General
Pickett on his extreme left In the charge
Of Gettysburg Heights. I'm that charge L
went too and climbed High Top Wali
and now especially wish TO learn the
name and address Of the captain that
ordered my surrender, and pleasantly
wished 10 know II / was celebrating
the 4th," as he conducted me alone over
High Top 20 General Fitzpatrick's
headquarters, who had charge OF the
prisoners. RICHARD r.. PIPER
Seventh Va. Infantry. Co +, Kcmper's
Brigade. Picketts Division.
Attention. Please
II is assumed that all inquiries sent
10 this department are from people who
are sincere I'm their desire 10 be enhght-
encd and ID is only such correspondents
that we shall undertake 10 answer. We
have not time nor place 10 devote 90 solV-
ing puzzles. or problems I'm mathematics
TO which general mathematical rules FUR
nish the key.
Again.
How many free hospitals are there in
Richmond? INTEREST
The Sheltering Arms Hospital Is the
only absolutely free hospital in the city,
accepting no pay for its merclful work
Tho Retreat the Virginia and the Ola
Dominion all have free wards.
Voting in Virginia.
Please give me the requisites for voting
IN Virginia. VOTER
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In the county or city and thirty days in
the precinct. If citizen OF the United
States Persons convicted Of bribery at
any election. idiots. lunatics embezzlers
of public funds. those guilty OF treason,
felony and petit larceny. duelists and
seconds, unless pardoned by the governor
or, in case OF duelling, disability removed
by a two-thrds vote Of the legislature,
are excluded from voting.