The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-31
GILES JACKSON
ON A NEW TACK.
He Now Claims Paternity of the Freed
mems Bank Bill.
PROTECTION FROM GEP0SIT0RS
He is Afraid They Will Draw Their
Money and He Will BE in the Noca-
tivc-No Extra Pay is Allowed
Constructor Stocker.

WASHINGTON, Dec. probabilities
Jackson, the negro lawyer Of Richmond
the mention OF whose name Involuntary
calls to mind the forensic OratOry OF the
White Chamber of Justice John. u on a
new tack lie claims credit for having
gotten the Freedmens Bank bill through
the House, and expects TO put ii through
the Senate in short order, andLthen make
President Mckinley sign it, Giles claims
that he drafted the bill Notwithstanding
there was general impression around
the Office OF the Comptroller of the Cur
rency, that one of Mr.. Dawes predeces-
sors formulated the measure some years
ago. This doesn't bother Jackson. lie
says he drafted the bill, and has carried
II through 50 far. lie doesn't even ac-
knowledge that Captain Lamb ever heard
OF il. lie wants credit for the JOB. In
fact, he has al different times endeavored
TO have the Comptroller give him honor
able mention in his annual reports. Giles
is little dubious about getting credit,
but he will not say anything more about
that if he can get some cash. The hlthy
lucre viii appease his vanity. and his
efforts TO secure the balm brought him
10 Washington. He appeared here with
a big scrap-bOOk filled with clippings ana
circulars. running back many years 90
back up his claim as special guardian
of the depositors OF the Freedmen S
Bank
WANTS PROTECTION.
Now he wants protection from migrate
ful depositOrs. He is afraid they will get
their money direct. and, IS ha SAYS. he
says. he won't get anything for his
work so he came up 10 see the Comp
tro!ler and urged that the depositors be
notified that they must have all deal
lngs with the department through him.
He has already secured number Of the
books, but doesn't feel that they will
Suiiiciently remunerate him
Giles was told that the bill had not
passed yet. and that nothing could be
'old IN regard 70 its effects util ii became
a law.
The custom Of the Treasury Depart.
meht 10 nave direct dealings with claim
ants except where power Of attorney is
given. was explained 10 him ana the ola
negro gathered ND his scrap book and
dignity and slowly wendell his way back
through the corridors Of the Treasury
ana out Of door, meditating aloud on
the insratitude Of mankind and especially
the depositors Of the Freedmen's Bank.
THE RUSH UNABATED.
The flood OF letters and callers rnxious
10 recover their money continues UNI
aoated. dsspite announcements that the
Dill has not yet become a law. The
measure viii undoubtedly go through
after the holiday recess. and then par
ties faving claims viii be able 70 secure
all necessary information as TO how 10
proceed direct from Comptroller Dawes.
no EXTRA PAY
Several months ago Naval Constructor
the Secretary of the Navy 20 Inspect
transport for the War Department prior
20 rental and also before turning the
vessel over 10 the owner after the gov
eminent was through with H. lie per-
formed the service and filed a claim OF
5000 for his services. The matter was
referred 10 The Comptroller of the Treas
ury. and he decided that Lieutenant
Stocker was not entitled to extra pay.
POSTAL NOTES.
The name Of the postOfiicc at BOwie's
Creek. Harriet county, y. G., has been
changed TO Long.
Fourth class postmaster appointed in
Virginia to-day were as follows
Harvey +. Lucas. Bertha. Wythe coun-
ty; Landon Johnson, Elmngton. Nelson
county: John +. 'segar. Lockics. Middle
sex county.
HOTEL REGISTERS.
Metropolitan-E. r. Woodward i,oan-
oke; Dr. w. r. Clemcnls. Richmond:
J. L. Beck. Mrs. Beck and cnid. Staun-
ton: r. a. Moore. Charlotte
Howard-Lee Hawkins and Miss Kawk-
ins. Charlottesville: r. e. james EsteV.
l.. L. Smith Strasburg.: John + Nal,
Harrisonburg; l.. II. Mar n ScA.tsv:,le.
Raleigh-W II. Taylor N9if1lk, w. Il.
McKeuny, Petersburg.