The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-01-03
HEARD ABOUT THE
STA TE OFFICES
ems Of interest About the Doings
Of Public Ser
wants.

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The new year and century opened up
with great activity at the Capitol and
Library buildings yesterday. most of the
State officers and their clerks having re-
turned to duty after the holidays.
Governor Tyler disposed Of much rou-
tine business, though he did nothing OF
sweeping public interest.
When asked about the connection OF
his name with the presidency OF the
Washington and Lee University Governor
Tyler said it was without his knowledge
or consent. He does not think any one
should seek the presidency OF great IN
stitution Of learning, and ne is III no
sense a candidate for the place IL the
honor comes to the Governor IL VIII COME
un. sought for he says he does not pro,
pose to do or say anything when "ouio
Indicate that he is a candidate Wheii ne
is not What ils would do II the pidce
should be offered him is another 1natlet'
and one which he would act upon d. INC
proper time
col. John W. Richardson. Register OF
me Land Office, has returned from ms
home in the Southwest, where ne spent
the holidays.
The following charters have been re.
corded in the office of the Secretary %
the Commonwealth:
THE e + Miller Company. OF AieAaH-
dria and the brakes Branch Iooacco
FACTORY Company, of Charlotte county
Tho state Board of Education Will meet
| in the office of the Superintendent or fub-
lie instruction to-day to elect gu.
perntendent of Schools for the county VI
Highland to succeed Mr. b h. Hansei'
| deceased The candidates for the place
| are NIessrs. J. l.. Jones, w. M. Mc-Nui'S
| and ]. L. Beverage
Mr.. D. L. Puiliam. Superintendent OF
Schools of Manchester. was at the De
partment of Public Instruction yesterday.
CAPTAIN Thomas ]. Stratton. chet OF
Fertilizer INSPECTORS, has returned from
Norfolk, where he went to look altei'
| some matters in connection with the nc
| partment of Agriculture.
The State Board of Agriculture VIII
( hold an important session In TINS CITY
next Wednesday.
Among other matters to be disposed Of
| will be the appointment OF fertilizer IN
| spectors for 1901 It is thought that all
| the present incumbents will apply for re-
| appointment.
The inspectors for the First and Sec
! ond Districts have already begun work
| the trucking crops being planted early.
! The others do not begin work before
| spring.
| General James C. Hill was at his office
| yesterday, having spent several days at
! his home in Scottsville.
| The Supreme Court will convene for
the January term next Tuesday. Among
| the most Interesting cases to be heard
| during the term will be the application
| Of A. c. C;iligan for a new trial. Gill
gan will be represented by Mr.. George -.
| Wise. while Hon. a. j. Monta que Will re-
| sist the motion on behalf of the State no
! day has been fixed by the court Tor 'he
| hearing os the case, and it will come up
| in its regular order.
! The Treasurer and Second Auditor are
! kept very busy now handling the semi
| annual interest on State bonds. which
they are paying out in large sums.
Mr. C. 2. Eanes, Commissioner OF the
| Revenue of Petersburg, was at the Au-
! ditor's Office yesterday.