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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-05-09
New Hampshire Republicans.


10y Telegraph 10 tuc ii7PatNLIl
CONCORD, y. H., May S.-Tbe Republican
State Convention 10 elect delegates 10 the
National Convention met to-day. IL was
called to order by Congressman j. II. Cal
lingcr. who made a short address Of con.
GRADUATION upon the favorable outlook for
the party. His reference 10 Blaine was
greeted with loug-continued applause.
Mr. Henry T.. Burnham, OF Manchester. was
chosen permanent chairman. The platform
is entirely al arraignment Of the Demo-
cratic party. Delegates at large to Cuicago
were chosen as follows: Messrs. Plerson
Cheney, Of Manchester; jacob II. Galliuser,
OF Concord; Hiram A. futile, OF Pitlsheid,
and Alfred L. Batchelder, OF keene. They
were uninstructed, but their presidential
preferences are understood 10 be as follows 4:
Messrs. Cheney aud Bttchelder for Depew,
Mr.. Gallnger Tor Harrison. and Mr.. Iuttle
for any man who can carry New York.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-05-09
DeIaware Democrats.

iBy Telegraph 70 NO DldphlciLi
WHMINGTON, DEL, May S.-The Demo-
cratic State Convention assembled at Dover
at I:20 +. NJ. Robert Hill, Of Smyrna, was
made permanent chairman. The following
delegates to ST.. Louis were chosen: New
castle county, /. G. 3. Vandeergriit and f..
o. Cochran; Kent, W. A. G. Hardclstle ano
G. j. Harrington; Sussex, W. +. CouseY and
W. IL. stevens.
The platform rencws the pledges OF the
Democrats Of Delaware TO the principles Of
the party; endorses the Administration and
course OF Baysrd as secretary OF state; en-
dorses President Cleveland's views on the
tariff and bis opposition 10 monopoly and
trusts: flyOrs his denomination, and closes
as follows:
Resolved, That we endorse and favor the
passage Of the bill now before Congress
known as the Minis tariff bill.
The convention was harmonious and en-
tbusiastic.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-05-09
PHARMACISTS.
MEETING OF THE vIRGIHIA AssoCIA-
TON AT DAHvILLE.
The Attsndance-A epOrts-Tao Recommen-
dations Of the Presidsnt-The DAN
willie Bar-WilI Appeal.
Special telegram TO tho Dispstcb.l I

DaNvILLE, Va, May S.-The State Phar-
maceuicll Association met here to-day, with
some thirty representatives present. The
address Of welcome was delivered by ". r.
Harris, lawyer OF Danyile, and responded
to by /. Roberts Baker. OF Richmond
President Robert Dryden, OF Dnville,
then read his annual report. The report re.
commends that prizes De offered 10 applicants
before the Board Of Pharmacy "who will
make the two highest average percentages
oi each class" As an Involvement 10 drug
glsts 70 attend tie sessions OF the association
IL is recommended that the druggists
throughout the State be allowed to nut their
preparations on exhibition al each meeting
OF the association. and 10 make the meetings
more interesting the report recommends
lbst some distinguished professor be invited
10 deliver q course OF lectures on pharmacy
at the annual M Ell igs. The report con-
cludes by urging physicians TO refrain from
prescribing proprietary medicines, which
are now flooding the country, and instead 10
prescribe lbe preparations Of reliable drug
eists. The report was referred 70 a COM
mttce.
The sccretary's report was then read, and
showed pa members Of the association. Two
members have died since The lat meeting
- - i'NNs VI IA .umDUus duu 7 ithtit'N
Dunn, OF Portsmouth. Committees were
appointed TO prepare suitable resolutions.
Seven persons applied for membership,
among whom are i. W. Chef aud {. 4.
Ncsbitt, OF Richmond.
The association adjourned a. ) o'clock and
took drive through the city.
The members OF the bar IN this city have
appointed Mcssrs. A. NJ. Aiken, BeTryman
Green, J +. Harrison, +. L. BOuldin, and
w. 7. Harris TO reprc,cut the local bar IN
the meeting Of lawyers Of the St,te to be
held at Virginia Beach next summer 20 or
giniZe n State Bar Association.
At the meeting OF the Council tins after
noou II was unanimously determined to ap.
peal from Judge Bonds decision in the
Danvlic and New-Riyer case. The city
owns $4,000 preferred stock in the Dan
VILE aud Ncw.River railroad, which is be,
lieyed to be 81 prior claim 10 the second
mortgage bonds. The road passed INTO
the hands OF n receiver some time
ago, and Is ordered to be sold. The case
came up before Judge Bond some time ago,
and he ruled that Danyille had no claim ard
required the city 10 give bond OF 500, coo
in case an appeal was taken. The Council
now, under advice Of the best legal talent,
decide TO give the bond and take an appeal
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-05-09
African Methodist Episcopal Con
ference.
~ telegraph 70 mo Dlspaich.l

ny telegraph 70 tho Dispairh.l
INDIANAPOLIS, ND. May S.-The eigh-
tenth quadrennlal session Of the General
Conference Of the African Methodist EDisco-
pa Church began here yesterday and was
called TO order by Bishop Payne. TWO hun.
drcd and SIX delegates from fOrty-one annual
conferences, representing every state I'm the
Union. Canada, Bermuda, and the Demerara
islands. make up the official roster OF the
conference. Among these are leading sprlts
Of the Church, including many men OF more
than national reputation.
Bishop Wayman led in prayer, and Bish-
Oh. Turner aud Disney conducted further
religious exercises. NJ. +. Bryant, OF sell
ma. Ala, acted as organizing secretary and
called the roll oil conferences, when 1t was
deyeloped that there were many cOntesting
delegates. Some Of the delegates insisted
upon immediate yerilcaliOn OF their ere
dentials. but Bishop Campbell. who was IN
the chair at the time, ruled that all these
cases must so to the Committee on Creden-
tials.
Rev. j. 4. Clsaway, pastor OF The church
i'm which the conference Is meeting, well
coined The delegates. He said that the Gov
crnor and Auditor OF the state and "NObIe
Harrison" had sent words OF welcome, ac-
companled by substantial belp. THIS in
formation was received with applause, and
Harrison'S name particularly was enthusiast
tically received. on behalf OF the con-
ference DR.. James A. Handy, OF Baltimore,
and Dr.. r. Tanner Of Phladel phia, returned
thanks for the welcome. The afternoon
ceremonies were celebrated by Bishops Payne
aud Wayman.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-05-09
poiitIcaI Notes.

iBy Telegraph 70 inc blapai'At
DETROIT, Mich. May S.-Willlam A.
Coomb, and Charles y. 6. Townsend were
elected delegates TO the National Convention
by the Republicans OF the Third district TO-
dav. They were instructed Tor Alger.
CoIUMBCs, o., May S.-The Democrats OF
tbe Thirteenth congressional district to-day
renomInated Congressman Cultivate by ae'
clamation. The resolutions endorse the Adj
minlstrltion.
MILWAUKEE, Wis, Nav S.-The Republic
cans OF the Second and seventh districts to-
day elected delegates to the Chicago Conven-
ton. and instructed them to vote for Gov
erper Ru-k.
WHEELING. W. VA, May S.-The Demo-
crafts OF the First and Fourth congressional
districts to-day elected delegates t. the &.
Ionis Convention. All are Tor Cleveland.
Cjeyeland's tariff message and Administra-
tinn were endorsed.
PIrfsBuRGH, May S.-The Republican
Convention 10 nominate acandidate 10 repre-
sent the Twenfy-foursh congressional dis
trict 10 day unanimously adopted a resolu.
lion ia,ormg Blaine for nomination Tor The
presldency. George NJ. BonbOorst was then
chosen 10 represent the district In the M
tional Convention. After taking forty bal
lots the convention adjourned until to'mor-
row without nominating a congressional
candidate.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-05-09
PAruoII Banqusted.

[By nglo-Amerlcan cable 70 the pispatchl b..
L0>poN. NAY s. The Eighty Club gave
BANQUET TO Parnell This evening. Herbert
Gladstone, the Earl Of CarnarvOn, and all
the leading Parnelntes were present Par
nell on rising 20 sneak was received win
prolonged cheers. lie thanked the club Tor
The honor done him, aud said that tfia ocea-
sion would have a great oGcct IN lreisnd'
reminding lrishmen that they were not alono
in the struggle, aud, what was moro I'M
portant. that their responsibility was not the
sole responsibility In this matter.
with reference % the POpe's rescript, be
said be approached the subject With unHu'
linSness, and did not think II biz bushes.
a, Protestant 30 yindicale the freedom OF
Catholics. lie was convinced that trSb
Catholics knew their political duty ana DO"
10 yindicate themselves. They would not
allow ANYBODY. however high or Influential,
to influence them one iot IN their poilticAl
duty 10 their country--a thug that has been
repeatedly tried irom Rome but bad always
failed.
with regard 10 The plan o. campaign he
said when that was Instituted be was DANCE
rousy 81 aud compelled 81 refrain from All
work. Hecouiessed, however, that although
the plan had benefited thousands and paei.
fed the country no would then have advised
against II because Il contained teutnre,
inimical " the national situation aud would
serve "a a pretext for the Tories 70 innirt
further coercion. when IA ISSS he was
able 20 speak Il wss too late. Tne Govern.
ment had already strnck NJ Dilloa and
O'Brien, aud he thought 10 better 20 let the
matter rest, but he stipulated That neither
the league nor the Plrnellte party should
be identified With The plan, and that the
scope OF tue plan should be as restrictive as
possible.
The STANDARD, IA its comments on Par
nelps speech, says II does not hesitate 10 de-
clare what Lord CarnarVon himself would
doubtless say with even greater emphasis
that the secret meeting With ParDell In an
emntv house in DuDlln was mei0-dramatlc
blunder. Paruelis explanation, SAYS the
Standard, dispOses Of the fable that the
Conservatives gave hall promise oil home
rule
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-05-09
WEST VIRGINIA DEMOCRATS
Delegates TO II. LOuis Eiectcd-HcsO-
IMfi0ns.
Especial telegram to tho Dlspatch.l

Especial telegram 10 inc DlSpdtcnl
CHARLESTON, W. VA, May S.-The Third
district Democrats held their convention
here to-day TO select three delegates 10 the
National Convention at 81. Louis one at
large and the olher two to represent their
district. Colonel J. w. Harris, Of Green
hricr, was chairman, aud John {. Neal,
Ferdinand r. Swami, aud j. Y. Henderson,
secretaries. James a. Ncibert was the
unanimous choice OF the convention for
delegate at lsrgc, aud w. /. Molllhan, OF
Charleston, and A. +. Matthews, Of Green
brtr. were selected to represent the district.
The following resolutions were ADOPT ID
Whereas tue Democrats OF the Third
congressional district Of West Virginia are
to-day, as they were in 1854, in favor Of The
election OF Grover Cleveland TO the presi-
de0cy and whereas they recognize in him 4
great leader, profound statesman, and an
honest man, whose highest aim has been TO
reduce the burdens Of taxation, restore
fraternity Of feeling between all sections 81
our common country, preserve that consti-
tuiional liberty which is the proudcst OF the
inheritances Of orr people: therefore be II
Res0ired. That we hereby most heartily
endorse the policy Of the Administration,
and instruct the delegates appointed by TINS
convention 10 vote for the denomination OF
trfONtT NltNtidlu ihl ifHi'NhAs W ANi~ w
endorse the administration OF our Slate
officers during the past three years, and also
csdorse the course Of our Democratic repre-
sentaiives in both houses OF Congress.
Senator j. W. McCreary offered a resolu-
ton endorsing Judge john j. Jackson az
the Third districts choice for the ylce-presi-
dcncy, which was adopted, and the conven-
ton adjourned.
Chairman Harris afterwards appointed as
alternates L. Il. knight, Of Kanawha; H..
f. Harlow. OF Greenbrer, and +. j. Farms
worth OF I1pshur.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-05-09

T. A. CATLTN. 3 p. NJ, commissioners' sale OF
frame dwelling 5lj north Iwenty-iourm
street.
j. BRADLEY & Co. 4 p. NJ, commissioners
sale OF two double brick stores on south SIDE
Of Hull between Twelfth aud Thirteenth
streets and corner Hull and Thirteenth
streets, aud vacant lot fronting on Hull be-
tween Twelfth and Thirteenth streets, Mao
chester
r B. CHAFFIN& CO., 8 ", eight building lots
IN the West knf, on hemper street near
Ashland.
y. ". BOWIE. $50 p. NJ, court sale Of TWO framed
houses on northwest corner OF cary ana
Fourth streets
FRANK d. HILL & CO.. $50 P. NJ, residence Of
the late Albert g. Male, corner Of Grace aud
Fourth streets.
POINDRXTER & DENOON, Up. NJ. frame dwell
ing and West End building lots southeast
corner Cary and Temple streets.
RAWLINGS & ROSE. 5 p NJ. three building lots
on Winder street between Washington ana
Carter streets, in harvietown.
I. POWERS, l p. NJ, bananas
RICHMOND BAZAAR. 10 and II A. NJ, horses,
mules, buggies, phaetons wagons, &c.
WILLIAM JENKINS, u b., bananas, oranges,
lemons, &c.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-05-09
GRAIN AND COTTON EXCHANGE.

RlcHM0ND, May 8 I55a
oFFKRls9%
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-05-09

were rescued. Grand river overfowed us
banks, rising nine feet inside OF two hours.
Ailock OF sheep was swept away, fofty.two
Of them being drowned. From Butler, Bates
county, much damage Is reported to grow
ing grain. The report thai afsmily haa seen
carried away into the Arkansas river ana
drowned at Maisee Is false. The storm did
great damage 10 crops and killed chickens
aud young animals.
A very heavy storm prevailed in Kansas
City and vicinity yesterday. Streets were
flooded several inches, The sewers being
hardly able 10 carry OF the food. No dam
age was done, hswever. The storm seemed
10 gather fury as It went, snd It Is probable
that reports OF much loss will come from the
northern part Of the State. Six houses IN
this city were struck by lightning. The
house Of J. II. Terwilliger was burned aud
Mrs. Terwilliger and her little daughter
were 80 badly shocked that they are still un-
cOnsciots
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-05-09
nEATHH.

GARNET. oiled, Tuesday, May 8 1888. at
$50 y. NJ, AZ her residence, NO, west Grace
street. Mrs. NARY AAfO GAhNEIi, WIG OF
the late DIR. Jenifer Garrett.
Funeral THURSDAY a. II A. n. from the
house.
JOSEs.-Dled, at 10 O'Clock A. N. May :, 1858
NJ me residence Of her parents, s0l north sixth
street, JULIA JONES: aged fourteen years and
seven months. ,,,,,s ,.,..
Funeral from First Baptist church THIS WED
nosdny) AFTERNOON al 3 O'Clock.
KiNKER.--Died, Of tho residence Of her hus-
hand. John G. Kinker. No. a00 east Main street,
on the sIh instant. Mrs. NARY X. 7. kiNhEh,
iu the twcnty-nflh year OF her age.
The funeral viii take place THURSDAY
M0ENING al 10 o'clock from the residence.
Friends Of the family are invited 10 attend.
Balumoxs and rhiiadelphia papers please
COPY.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-05-09
NO COUPONs.
Delegates 10 NorfOik-CIevelRnd's
Administration Endorsed.
[spscim telegram to me Dispatch.l

Iep6IIHI LcIt5 I'M 70 III0 III'I'I'1'II'I
PETERSBURG, Va, MAY S.-Ihe County
Court Of Greenesyille yesterday granted Ii
censts for the present year. 10 Interesting
10 state that no coupons were offered in
Daymcnt 81 these licenses. and that none
have ever been offered for taxes Of any kind
In the county.
After the adjournment Of the court 4 large
and enthusiastic Democratic meeting was
held IN the court house to elect delegates to
the Norfolk Convention. The following
were elected delegates: j. Edward Cole,
Thomls T. Gaskins, and John H. Cato. Al.
ternates: ". IL. Purdy. r. i. Farley, and
ID. r. Taylor. RESOLUTIONS endorsing the
Administration o. President Cleveland were
offered. and, after several speeches, were
unanimously adopted.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-05-09
In hanger of Mob Violence.
by telegraph to the Dispatch.i

To -
LOUISVILLE, KY, May S.-John ). Cornell
son. who on December 80, 1854, horse
whipped SupeIiOr-Judge Richard Reed at
BIT. Sterling, from shame for which Reed
committed suicide. has been brought here
for safety from mob violence. Cornelson
was arfaigned at the time Of the assault, but
was not convicted until April 3, 1887, when
be was sentenced to three years 10 jail, the
oiieUce not being a penltentlary offence.
onsiant attempts have been maze 70 secure
Cornclson's release on wit OF hdbeoS cor
pus, and a suit OF that nature Is pending
here pow. Three citizens OF Mt. Sterling
made affidavit yesterday that Cornelson was
in denger OF mob violence, aud he was
brought here last night HIS ground for
the assault was that Reed decided case IN
Justly against hun.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-05-09
CHICAGO
'es ranged ss follows
KEyIEw on rHE CHICAGO uAkKEr.


CHICAGO. s.-Tho local speculative mar
kets opened quite dull this morning. with slight
IN lower prices prevailing. As on Monday he
opening weakness was follower by q slight rally,
which, however, did not last long. and before
noon quite = brisk decline was started In wheat
and corn. The wheat market WAS tickle oae,
outside influences being about evenly divided.
A prominent operator pounded NE market ous
scattered buying. . big falling OF IN receipts,
and the fact that the Governments report 10
coming oul Thursday made great naasy peo-
Die hold IN 70 their wheat and prevented any
serious break IN prices. There was decline OF
IKE in May corn. shorts seemed 70 be pretty
we'll covered, and some holders OF long corn
were realizing as best they could. There vas .
decline also bus less extensive Ia more deferred
futures which was partly because OF the weak
NESS ia May and partly because OF very heavy
short selling By several LEGAL bears AL M. sss
In the face o. Comparatively Hight receipts which
failed 70 strengthen the msrtei All ne sctisty
IN the speculative oats market Was concenxatsa
In the early iradiag when the fesliex VEG snong.
especially Tor May delivery, the shorts bsddinR
ther mon ia up about &c Later, when corn de.
cliued, there uas an easier feeilag IN OATS. ana
the mar6et became duiL Provisions were only
moderately active and values steady. short-
rios received me most sitoaikqn- Forelgnefs are
not taking hold 90 freely q last Sesx. snip
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-05-09
PETERSBURG.
Registration ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
90 the Democrats.
Special telegram to The Dispsich.l

Special telegram to the Dispsich.l
PETERSBURG. Va, May s.-1he registra-
ton here today was pushed very actively by
both parties, a. 1t was felt that to some ex-
tent the result Of the municipal election
would be affected by 1t. \ great deal OF IN
terest was manifested, and in some OF the
precincts a good deal OF excitement oc-
CURED, attended by personal difficulty. This
was plrticularlv noticeable in the Third
Ward and 10 some extent IN the First and
Second wards.
In the Third Ward a large crowd was
gathered all day, continuing al the polls nm
Oh the books were closed, and serious trou-
bic in this ward was only Syerted by the
utmost exercise OF patience.
The Hastings Court was in session all day.
and will he to morrow, 70 bear appeals rom
the decisions OF the registrars, OF which there
are many. II is believed that the result Is
favorable 10 the Democrats. Il Is learned
that several warrants have been issued on
the charges OF intimidation and perjury
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-05-09
Escape OF "a Murderer.
IBy telegraph to the Dlspatch.l

10y IoItBfhpH 70 INC UIsV1[1Vu-I
LEBANON. PA, May S.-William Showers,
under sentence OF death for the murder
OF his two grandchildren, escaped from
the jail here some time during last night.
HIS cell was discovered empty between
Q snd o'clock this morning. He dug
o hole through the solid stone wall and
lowered himself from the opening with
rope made from pieces OF blanket showers
is seventy years Old, and how he escaped
detection in the town after hls escape from
the prison Is a great mystery, as The iail Is
situated ia the very heart Of the city. The
aged prisoner must have beeu digging al
the wall for some time past. lie left behind
him two letters-one addressed 10 bis coun-
sci aud the other bidding defiance TO the
people who have threatened 10 lyneh him.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-05-09
pueI n.twecu Corsicau Women.

1AncEefleE tOafhst1
Corsica Is the land VI the vendetta. ana
two Of IT, daugbters, Francesca fortnnsi
aud Benolta Pasqualini. bad long h1ied eSeh
other most bitterly. Al last u'atters csaas 70
such pitch that the two women eould not
meet without overwhelming eaen othsr Win
abuse. tsw days ago they vaged such .
war Of word, that al last Francesca fortu-
natl exclsiaea that Que OF them must dtsap-
near from OF the face OF the earth. Bsp0its
Pssouslini sppIaaded the sentiment aud
suyse,tsd that they should engage tn mortal
combat. Little time was Loaf In arranging
the orelirninarles OF duel, and on the ap-
noIuted day both were punclrzily on the
Ground. they few at each other ike iuries.
snd a short but sharp struggle ensued. In
a few moments BeEoits Pequshni ieii.
stricken 10 the heart BY her adyersary's
sttletto.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-05-09
pEmIicO Races.
asAlahNO AA%N'
Try telegraph . the DIspatch.l

tBy telegraph 70 the Dlspscn.l
BALTIMORE, May S.-This was the first
day Of the spring meeting Of the Mary
land Jockey Club. The weather was raw
and disagreeable and the attendance COM
paratyely small. Tae track was 10 good
condition.
First receive furlOngs-Duke Of Bour-
hon won; sam Harper, Jr, second, Buttanic
third. Time, l:02t. Mutuals paid $50.
second race HOme-bred stakes Tor foals
OF 1883, one mie-Belle Dor won; Annie
{. second, Ny Own third. Time, l:ij.
Third race-seling, three quarters mile
sam Browh won; Golden Reel second,
Monte CristO third. Time, Ill.
Fourth Tace-RancOcas stakes, one mile
Patroees won; Bess second, Queen Oh
Elizabeth third. Time, l:4i4
Flilh race-oue mile Sllyini won; Lot
terry second, Letretia third. Time, I;44t.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-05-09
Hnse.RaII YcsIertIaY.
M talerraph . the pl.patch.l

by ttlesldPh W tuV Di9patVusl
Detroit. Boston, PittsbuTgh'P hiladelphla,
Washington Chicago, and st. Louis-Cincin-
natl games all postponed on account OF rain.
indianapolis:
Indianapolis.........3 OOO002 10
New Yorks. ..."...1 , % 0 0 . II
Observation-Disclosures IL; New Yorks,
s. Errors-ludianapolis, Z; New Iofks,
4. Batteries-Moffett and Buckley; Titcomb
and Murphy.
Louisyille. Ky:
Kansas City........O % 0 900 o. 3
Base.hits-Louisyilles 8; Kansas City, I.
Errors Lou!syilles, 5; Kansas CITY, .. Bat
teries-IIecker aud Cook; Porter and Dono-
hue.
Birmingham:
Charlestons ........OS G10OO2 x-12
Birminghams ......0 90 o l 81
BaSe.hils-B irmingh CHAINS, IA Charlestons,
II. Errors Birminghams, Il; Charlestons,
6. Bateries-Lcmon and Brennan; Slebal
and Guilds.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-05-09
TIE JACKSON Static.
Edward v. Valentine, or Richmond
Commissioned.
IspeclaI telegram . % Dlspal.

Special telegram TO tho Dispa,ch.l
LEXINGTON. Va. NAY S.-1he Executive
Committee OF the Jackson Memorial Assocll'
ton after the conference to-day with MI =
Y. Valentine, the sculptor, concluded win
him a contract which met the unanimous ap-
proYsl OF The convention for colossal por-
trait figure in bronze OF General 1. j. jack
son TO be erected over his tomb.
General Jackson is buried In the Oh
cemetery near the western end OF TIE town,
and the position Is an elevated and command
ing one. The jackson Memorial Assoca-
ton was organized but Il complrativey
short time ago. yet 1t only lacks about S),00O
Of the money necessary - complete Us
work. Immediate and energetic steps Will
be taken to raise this. and the committee
which Is q working body, composed ~ large
part OF those who raised the fund Tor Nalen-
tines recumbeut figure Of Lee, have no
doubt Of speedy success.