The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-01-24
GOV MONT .Al [. /. ] |.
We'll PLEASED.
He is Happy Over the Situation in
Lynchburg.
TO TAKE UP APPOINTMENTS
Interest in til. New Board of Fisheries-The
Governor Remembered by Aiexau
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tol Notes.
10 TAKE UP APPOINTMENTS

Governor Montague was busy IN ms
office all day yesterday. he anu Srenetai
Male were in close touch with Lynch
burg, having TAXED several times WITH
Mayor Smith over the long distance
phone. The Governor was satisfied all
along that he would be able to prevent
troupe and was serene With regard TO
the matter on yesterday. From the very
first Governor Montague was determined
that the law should take It's course.
Governor Montague is expected shortiy
to take UP the matter OF appointments OIL
members of the State Board OF Fisheries.
knowing ones seem to think that Captain
Seth F. Miller, of Mathews, VIII be aSall
named for secretary, and that Senator
Keezell will be asked to serve again as
one of the upland members. The situation
as to the other places seems to be some
what clouded and no one VIII undertake
TO pick out the winners. All the other
members are applicants for re-appoint-
ment, and there are others. Mr., j. l..
Bland. of West Point: DR.. j. W. sBowdoln,
Of Accomac; Mr.. r. NJ. Pitcher, of Hen
rico, and Mr.. II. NJ. Tyler, of this city,
are among them. The terms Of the men,
bers expire on March 18th.
Governor Montague was yesterday pre-
ssnted with 4 handsome paper weight by
the mechnics Of AlsAandria city, and
His EXcellency appreciates Inc GIT very
highly. The mechanics designated Lion.
Leonard Marony to present the gift, and
he sent it through his friend, Mr.. War
rem =. Taylor, of this city.
The weight is of pure steel, in the shape
Of a. modern rapid-firing sun. and is
mounted on brass. It was placed upon
Governor Montague's desk, where he will
see it every day.
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Governor Montague yesterday refused
to pardon John Wesley Payne, OF Cilar-
| lottesvile who is serving a term Oh
twelve months in jail.
Payne was convicted of the murdeT o. o.
; Alphonso Anderson last year and sen
fenced to five years In the peiiiteiit'stiy !.
but on second trial he pleaded guilty OF
involuntary manslaushter and was given
twelve months in jail. Through ms az
torney. Mr.. E. o. NIcCue, the papers were
presented to His Excellency, and after
examination the pardon was refused, { oi'
the ground that it was not case .loi
Executive clemercy.
'.rEen Years ago to-day / pulled the
Capitol elevator for the first time SAT-
Captain Ned Williams yesterday, ana
UP to this time I.:nave missed only aoou'
thirty days il, all from my work. cap
tain w Villains 1flelldS Hope ttte1e 10 -
pull the Capitol elevator for many more
decades, as he is very popular.
The following notaries public have been
commissioners. S.fs9O.1- Bland, Newport
News: Robert Brennan, Scott; Eugene
Burton, Wytlleville;,James G. Dixon, Lex
ington: A &: Coleman. Roanoke: George
, B. Wilson, 4 Richmond; c. r.. Saunders,
! Richmond: H. L..4Hulce, J.#B. Eiam and
J. b. Block, Richmond; &C Hansell,
Monterey ;.yR. A.--tolikes, Gloucester; NJ.
r. Coalter. Stanton. and w. f. Tinsley,
Allegheny county.
The following charters have been re
corded in the office of the Secretary Of
the Commonwealth: Ancient Order Of
Children Of Israel, of Portsmouth; The
, Maceo Club. of Richmond; Virginia Realty
and Investment CO., Of Norfolk. the
Princess Anne Cooperage Co, and the
Stephen Putney Shoe Co, of Richmond
a part OF the iron railing around the
fountain in the southwest portion of the
Capitol Square is down, and is being re-
wa ire1t nv wOrkmen. .Etf