The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-08

I'VE are not trying to wash any dirty
linen here" said Mr. Bland, but i Just
wanted to explain to the camp l am the
only original and genuine
Il shall have 70 rule out everything
Ike a discussion Of this matter mere
interrupted Commander Gibbs. and 50
that ended the controversy. which Com
rade Northen suggested should be referred
10 the camps Committee On Amusemenis.
To AN OID SLANDEk
Before the camp adjourned captain John
Lamb, by request. delivered a brief ad-
dress ana among other Things said in re-
ference 20 Comrade Pumpnrcys resoiu-
ton that he had rather have IL laid On
tho table and permit a few members TO
remain IN the camp. though they had not
fought In the war or had even deserted
from their posts of duty. rather than
that these charges should bc puolisned
TO the world and bring scandal upon the
noble old organization as a whole.
Tho regular meeting OF tho camp was
held at their headquarters. FIFTH and
Broad streets. with q large attendance,
Commander Gibbs in the chair
After the usual routine business cap
,ain .. VI. Hci.os' name was presented IS
an applicant for membership I'm the camp.
and was referred TO the proper commit
tee.
Mr. Phillip T. Lucord was unanimously
elected q member. lie served in Light
TOTS Artillery.
10 was ANNOUNCED that Captain Parks
would address the camp or next Monday
night on the Early Llfo OF General Rob-
ert =. Lee"
WANT TO BE POLICEMEN.
Considerable discussion arose from the
resolution introduced by Historian NJ. w.
Hazlewood IN behalf OF the Confederate
veterans being appointed az policemen in
and about the state Capitol
Comrade Lakewood said he would re-
cormend that Captain Foatherston Of
Campbell county. be requested to use his
influence IN the House. and Senator Opie
in the Senate. TO advocate this resoiu-
ton. and that a committee be appointed
fo advocate the adoDtfon of the meas
ure. Several brief speeches were made on
the subject and the resolution was adopt
ed - ie as follows.
Whereas. 20 has been proposed in the
Legislature 10 employ Confederate Vete-
rams as police In and about the state
Canitol. and whereas there arc now Old
soldiers who in 1851 responded to the coll
Of Nirginia's Governor and gave their
services 10 the Commonwealth during the
whole war whose present circumstances
are such that this position would be a
boon I'm enabling them TO honordhly sun
port themselves. therefore the George l..
Pickett Camp. {. V. respectfully petl-
tions the General Assembly to give fav-
orable consideration 10 the proposition.
assuring that body that such men will
De recommended 20 the Governor as will
in military service. In health and IN
character. reflects credit on their COM
rades and be a living monument to the
generosity Of the representatives, Of the
state"
The following committee was appointed.
to which Commander Gibbs was after
wards added:
K L. Moury. r. n. Northen, s. r.
Gates.
TO HAVE 4 PHONE.
Lieutenant-C Commander r.. L. Maury re.
ported that the Richmond Telephone
Company through its president. Mr.. John
G. Robertson. desired 10 tender % the
camp i'm recognition OF the high esteem
and regard for the glorious record OF its
members in war as private Of the Con-
federate Army and Navy the free use Of
one Of it's telephones i'm its hall Upon
motion Of Lieutenant-COmmander Maury,
10 was resolved:
l. That the thanks o. George +. Pickett
Camp C.. V. be and thcy are hereby ex-
tended to the Richmond Telephone Com
pany for the kind offer 10 give the old
soldiers Of this camp the use Of one Of
its telephones in this hall free OF charge.
p That in gratefully acknowledging
this courtesy from the Richmond Tele-
phone Company We desire TO express our
high appreciation Of the feelings which
prompted the offer, recognizing IL as We
DO. as a voluntary tribute 20 the pre-
eminent soldierly qualities, devotion 10
duty. bravery. patriotism. and forutude
OF the private soldier ana sailor Of the
Confederacy who IN defeat as well as
victory has earned the admiration OF an
who have known OF his incompatible
deeds and gained the great reward of a
proud consciousness OF duty well per-
formed.
THO resolution was unanimously adopt
ed
The East End Club rendered several
vocal numbers. which were enjoyed by
the members Of the camp present.
II was decided that the ladies' be m
yited TO the next Monday nights meet
ing of the camp.