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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-06-24
PETERS BURG.
Handsome Private Residence to lie Built.
Minor Notes.

PETERSBURG, Va, June 23.-lSpecial. r.
Mr.. W. Il. Chappell has been appointed
chairman of the Public Property Commit
tee. His name was unintentionally omitted
in the first account.
Mr.. B. VI. Bridges. who has been working
for sometime past in the train dispatchers
Office Of the Atlantic Coast Line, in Rich
mond. has returned 30 Petersburg.
Mr.. l.. W. Digger of this city, is very i'll
near DemOpOlis, Ala, with pneumonia.
He went to Alabama tO visit bis mother,
who was i'll, but she has recovered.
The regular monthly term OF the County
Court % Surry will he held tomorrow.
There are only a few liquor license cases TO
be considered.
The newly-elected officers OF Woyanoke
Tribe. /. .. Il. NJ. of this city, will be pub
licly installed on Friday night week. There
are about three hundred Red Men in Peters
burg.
Mr., William Il. McKenney, welI-known
lawyer Of this city and president of the City
Council, is TO have handsome brick resi-
dence built on Sycamore street, in the yicin-
ity Of Central Park. The house, it is said,
Will cost in the neighborhood Of $4,000.
Mr.. Mckinney to-day awarded the brick
work TO Messrs. Brown q Turner, and the
wood work to Mr.. Alexander Anderson.
The closing exercises of st. JOseph's
Catholic School took place to-day at the
school building. on Market street, aud were
very largely attended. They consisted OF
singing. recitatiOns. and awarding Of diplo-
mas and prizes TO the successful pupils.
Fed Morse, cOlored, for whose arrest for
assault and battery. a warrant has been out
since last November, was captured here
about 1870 O'Clock Yesterday morning by
Police Officer DOnahue. lie resisted the
officer violently before he would submit 10
arrest He was before the Mayor this morn
ing, and besides being fined $50 and costs
for drunkenness. he was sent on TO the
grand Jury to answer the charge Of resisting
the officer. Morse has been in Richmond.
Yesterday was the hottest day that has
been experienced in Petersburg this sum-
mer. In some places the thermometer was
100. The weather to-day has been very hot.
but not 50 oppressive as on yesterday.
Mr. William VI. Arnold, of New York, Is
in the city on Il visit.
Mr. j. Walter Brunette, of Richmond was
in the city yesterday.
Mr.. r. l.. llowerton is visiting friends in
Brunswick county.
Rev. G. j. Gibson left this afternoon for
Alexandria, to attend meeting of the trus-
tees of the Theological Seminary and High
school of Virginia, which is TO be held to-
morrow morning at 10 o'clock.
Rev. l.. W. DOggett assistant rector OF
Grace Episcopal Church, in this city, will
be ordained on Friday next at the Theologi-
cal Seminary at Alexandria. The Ordna-
tiOn sermon VIII be preached by Rev. Will
liam NJ. Dame, of Baltimore.
Captain Thomas Pannell, a prominent
auctioneer Of this city, has purchased Of
Mr.. John Mann the Harmon property near
this city. The price paid was $1,000
The various Masonic lodges Of the city
will meet tomorrow evening TO celebrate
st. Johns Day. The officers Of the differ
ont Ind,roc will ba insfaliaI
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Charlottesville Notes.

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. June 2J.-lspe-
cial. Among recent marriages In this
community was that of Mr. :. W. CaldOetk X,
of this county, and Mrs. Knapp, Of London,
England. They are now occupying the new
residence west of the University, which Mr..
Caldbeck had built during the past winter
DR.. James G. southall and family have
been in the city for several days. They have
gone to Mechum's, where they expect to
summer.
Miss Hill, daughter Of the distinguished
Confederate General, is among the summer
visitors to this city.
Students are departing for their homes by
nearly every train. Many of the eXamina-
tions are over, and the more practical Kind
as they are called, care little for the com
mencement exercises. MANY will remain,
however, and the pretty girls that come to
see the commencement will also see many
handsome fellows.
Mr.. IL. NJ. Gleason and Mr. French Bal
this each lost babe by death Friday night.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-06-24
lVANHOE FURNACE.
The Cripple Creek News to Revive
Struck by Lightning.

IVANHoE FURNACE, VA, June %.-lspe-
cial. The Cripple Creek News, which has
been dead for some weeks past, viii be
brought 10 life this week.
Three girls were struck by lightning re-
Gently while out in rain storm near Red
Bluff They were terribly shocked. one
OF them died in short time, and the others
are not expected TO live.
The evening mail train due al this city at
1880 Z. NJ. was grounded at Austinsyllle
and several other stations Friday evening
for want of sufficient steam to propell her
drivers.
w. Van Doren has gone TO New York
in the interest of the lyanhoe Land and I'M
pr0yement Company.
Work on the street grading OF the new
city is progressing rapidly.
The rock train on the North Carolina eN-
tension ran over horse at Walters trestle
on Friday evening, derailing two cars, and
causing Mr.. HaTdaway, an engineer, to
make a Jump Of over twenty feet. fOrtu-
nately no injuries were received.
The PhGnix Bridge Company, OF Penn
sylvania, are busy erecting the large irpn
bridge on the North Carolina extension at
Dulan's.
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DANVILLE.
\ Census Man and an Editor on His Mus
cle-KefreshiDg Storm.

DANvHLE, VA, June 23.-lSpecial. A
refreshing thunder storm, with wind and a
fall of rain, this afternoon relieved the in
tense torrid which has hung over the city
for three days past.
The Jury in the case of the United states
against Andrew X. Patterson, charged with
rObbng the North Danvile pOstOllce. iailed
10 agree. and Patterson was recognized 10
appear at the November term of the United
States Court.
A small fire Yesterday morning damaged
the stock of groceries of }. +. Ih0mas0n, ON
Union street
Mr. W. :. Copeland, one of the editors Of
the DanVille Register, in his columns criti-
cised the carelessness Of census enumera-
tors, and by way Of illustration, told OF the
visit of {. :. Whoaty, the enumeratoroi the
Third ward of this city, T. his tCope'and's)
house. Mr.. Copeland and his family were
absent at the time, and the enumerator
questioned the cook as TO the birth, age, and
general history of the members of the Cope
land family, and put down her inaccu-
rate answers. This mode Of taking the
census the newspaper man criticised.
This angcred the census man. and he
called on Mr.. Copeland at his office. The
discussion which followed brought about
blows, and quite lively mill followed.
The census man came out second best, and
before leaving the editorial sanctum he be-
came convinced that even if it were true,
as he had charged, that the editors critl-
cism was evidence OF weak mlnd, ms
manner Of receiving belligerant visitors
was evidence of strong muscle.
The work of tearing down the Main-street
Methodist Church, preparatory to the cree
tiOn of the new, handsome ediice, was CON-
menced this morning. The congregation
has not yet decided where they Will hold
service while their church is being erected.
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Legion of Red Gross.

Granite Council, No. 30, Of this order, at
its meeting last night, elected the follow
ing officers to serve the next SIX months
Commander Ro. &. Stuart; Vice Command
er. n. NJ. Fariss; Past Commander, I. A.
Crawford; Recorder, 7. \. Brambury; FL
nancial scribe, G. NJ. Verne; Treasurer, Z.
r. Knots: Prelate. Joseph II. shepherd
Marshal, James G. Jennings: knight, l.. y.
TrayIor, Jr.; Warder, X. NJ. Anderson;
sentinel, L.. j. Alley; Medical Examiner,
W. +. Farrar; Trustees, Z. W Harwood, u
\. Crawford. X. G.. stuart, IL. y. fariss,
Joseph ii. Shepherd.
The officers for the past six months now
become past commanders.
The nitiatory ceremonies OF lhis order are
not only beautiful but impressive, ana par
take very much of the nature OF knight
errautry and the costumes are very rich ana
varied.
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10 the yastness Of this great body Of inland
waters in which the fleets will be invited to
assemble.
Capt. CO. .BoutelIe, late Of the United States
Coast and Geodetic Survey, who has been
seriously i'll nj the residence Of his SON IN
Hampton, died yesterday morning. Cap
tain Bouteile was seyenty-seyen years Of
age, and for forty-eight years was in contin-
uOus service in the coast survey. and was a
native Of Massachusetts. During the late
war Captain Boutelle was attached 10
the staff Of Admiral +. ;. Dupont,
and distinguished himself In plotting
the Atlantic squadron, which was engaged
i'm the blockade service. lie was very highly
regarded in the scientific world, and pos
sessed the esteem OF his brother officers in
the coast survey. At the time Of his death
Captain Boutelle was lighthouse inspector
for this district. His funeral will take place
from Christ Episcopal Church tomorrow
morning ut 10 O'Clock.
The body of Young Lawrence j. Fortune,
drowned by an accident. Friday afternoon
last, was discovered floating in the eastern
branch. opposite Mayors farm, above the
railroad bridge, by colored man. about .
O'Clock this morning. Ii was said TO have
been but little disfigured. Mr.. ii. ID. Oliver
went after the body to prepare it for burial.
Two small children of Mr.. John Barnes,
aged four and two respectively, were badly,
and probably fatally burned this afternoon
by the explosion Of an oil can, in which
they had dropped lighted match.
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In the Courts.

Hu3ings Courf.-The only case Of im-
portance disposed Of was that of w. H..
Bowie. which had been frequently postponed
on account Of the serious i'll health OF the
accused. Yesterday, afier hearing the tes-
timony Of several physicians, including that
of DIR. George Ben Johnston, DIR. j. Il. Nc
Cav and City Surgeon Gordon, II was de-
cided to nolle prosequi the case, with the
understanding that if Mr.. Bowie recovered
the case would again be called for trial.
Police Court.-Tbe feature Of the Police
Court proceedings yesterday was the case
against Deputy High Constable III. Z. Pusey,
charged with being dsorderly on the prem
ises OF and beating Mrs. II. &. Crosby. Ii
Appeared from the testimony OF the ac-
cused shat Mira. Crosby owed - debt (this
Mrs. crosby deniedD;' ;''that IN his official
capacity he went To her house 10
levy on her furniture for ii.
Mrs. Crosby refused to see him-a
method of treatment 10 which he had before
been subiected--he entered and began list
ing the furniture. Mrs. Cosby attempted
to take the paper from his hand, struck him
in the face. tore of his collar and scarf
and he, to prevent further damage to him.
self and destruction 90 his apparel, struck
her with his fist aud Knocked her down.
The Police Justice thought the officer was
forced to resort to dealing violent blows,
and so the deputy constable was discharged.
The case excited considerable interest III
court, as il had very amusing tinge from
beginning 10 end.
PROPERTY TRANSFERS.
ChGRccry Court.--George Il. Bliley TO
Richard W. Jones, I3 feet on north side OF
Cary street. between lIaryie and Plum,
$l,5lS; Claiming NJ. Bolton To Martha i.
HAYES. - feet on north side Of Leigh street,
between Brook avenue and Gilmer street,
81 100: Charles T.. lIewitt's trustee to VIII
liam II. Jennings, IL feet on north side oil
Main street, near L0mbardy, Sl.230; James
W. Walters To Margaret Nagle, i6 feet On
east side Of Lester street, Sl,IjO.
HcnyfcO COUnfV.-J. NJ. Call TO John
Rutherford. trustee, G3 acres near Brook
turnpike. $500; X. :. Duke to John l..
Mosley. 3ll acres adjoining lands Of gran
tor. S2s: same TO same. "a acres adjoining
grantor, $2O.2j; Emil Enders to Fred a.
Read, 23lz acres on south side of Nine-Mlle
road. s.. 400; James c. Lamb. special COM
missioner, to \. J.. Phillips. 2si4 acres on
Brook road, known rs "Iollybrook.
$4,000; Albert Warren to Mary Clark and
Lizzie G.. Cobbs, } acres on Three Chopped
road, near River road, $500.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-06-24
Noise by the Boys.
4 citizen writes 10 THE TIMES as follows:

have observed yOur readiness TO call the
attention OF our city authorities 10 defects
and nuisances In the city. There Is one
which I think may properly be reIefred 10,
ana should by some means be corr ected. !
allude TO the common nuisance OF gangs OF
youths aud young men-bOth cOlOred and
white. more generally the fOrmer-being al
lowed full liberty To- stroll along the streets
and stand at street corners. singing ana
screaming AT the highest pitch of their
voices. ut early and late night hours, to the
great ANNOYANCE of those In good health, and
To the positive injury of the feeble and SICK.
This license is not always INDUCED IN from
mere thOughtlessness, but In some instances
from sheer meanness, for 10 my kno Wedge,
in some cases, the parties have been clNllly
requested 10 stop their noise, because IL as
turbed q sick member OF the family, wnlch
request was moi merely disregarded, Dut
rudely and cOarsely derlded.
Another matter. though IT may appear TN
val. is "A very sore evil. reler 10 tne perlecl
liberty with which small and large boys are
allowed 10 congregatC, as for instance NJ tue
corner o. Leigh and NiBih- streets. and dis
port themselves in such manner, by loud
Yelling and as sam Jones says. by such IN
fernal screams and noises, D)th day ana
night as TO make one heartily wish All Doys
were i'm "JerichO." like TO see boys have
CAV. happy time, but they can have that
Without rude, bOisierOus play aud speech,
and rock battles, 10 the great FISK OF those
walking the streets. and the smashing oi
window glass as has happened at my house.
This DOy nuisance continues as late as ~.
and sometimes IL o'clock AT night ana /
have never seen nor heard Of any remOn-
strance on the part of the police.
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thermometer registering 81 in the shade a,

thermometer registering 81 in the shade at
2:50 7. NJ.
To-day the board Of visitors inspected the
cadets quarters at $3.50 i. NJ. The corps
passed in review at g L. NJ. After the re-
view several battalion eyolutions were ex-
ecuted.
At 9:15 the curtain Of the cadet minstrels
was raised, and the boys gave a very credit
able and enjoyable performance. In the first
part the topical song Of Cadet Ainsiic was
irresistible. and frequently brought rounds
OF applause. The stump speech Of Cadet
Allen was splendidly delivered, and would
have done credit TO any professional. Cadet
Wrenn's song, at Couldn't Occur in This
Town." was splendidly sung and highly en-
loved In the musical act. the banjo play
ing of cadets Irvine and Elliott, the
guitar playing of Cadets Atkinson and
Law, and the snare-drumming Of Cadet
Ainslie were the principal feat
ures. The farce, 'The Black Statue"
was reproduced by special request,
ana the parts were splendidly acted. The
thoroughly African dialogSe and the duel
between Cadets Irvine and Ainslie were ir
resistible. and brought forth frequent APP
plause. The Minstrel Club rendered very
enjoyable hop TO the young ladies after the
performance.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-06-24
THE MILITARY INSTITUTE.
Enjoying Furioueh Uniforms - 'adets
Minstrel Performance.

LEXINGTON, VA, June @.-lspeciai'l-
This place was visited on saturday by sew
eral of the hardest rain storms that nave
heen seen here for years. In consequence,
the parade ground was completely soaked,
and the daily dress parade could not take
Mace. AT night the fnal celebration Oh the
Two literary societies took place. Inc in-
element weather gave no fears 10 tne iair
Urls and gallant cadets, and the OLD mess
hall was filed. ,hon
The exercises were opened by music, tuen
followed the final orations. Cadet siemp,
l9Il Cadet Society had taken "Our l-aDors
FOR his subject, and was frequently inter-
r,,pted by applause from the Delighted au-
dience. Cadet Lawton (9l) Diaiectic so
ciety smoke "On Nature" his Grafton was
thoroughly scientific. and was handled In
mastery manner. - ,,...,,,,
After the orations followed the distriou-
tion of medals, which were won al the
spriue celebration. In the Cadets society
the ,aedalists were l.. ii. Russell. virginia,
debater: B. Z. Lee, -Jr., Virginia, orator;
]. p. Moorman, Virginia, declaimer. In the
Dialectic society: 4. W. Lewis, virginia
debator: j. A. Lawt0n. South Caroiha'
crater: c. Is. Massie. Virginia, deciaimer'
On sunday the companies were marched 70
church as usual. At night members of tue
second class. who will be seniors in iew
days. were noticed In several congregations
seemingly very proud Of their new Iuriouyl'
suits. The day was excessl'e'! "s'"' 'n'
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-06-24
BASE BALL.
Results Of the Various Games Played
YESTERDAY.

National League-At Philadelphia: First
game, Philadelphias, 10; Pittsburgs, 0: sec
ond game, Philadelphias, II; Pittsburgs, 5.
At Chicago: First game, Chicagos, I; New
Yorks, 3; second game, ChIcagos, 4; New
Yo-ks, 6. At Cincinnati: Bostons, II; Gin
cinnatis, 4. At Cleveland: Cletelands, 4;
Brooklyns, ..
Players League-At Pittsburg: Pitts
burgs. 3; Philadelphias, o. At Buffalo;
Bufalos, Q: New YOrks, eleven innings).
At Cleveland: Clevelands, 10; Bostons, 3.
At Chicago: First game (ten innings). Chi
cagos. s.; Brooklyns, 3: second game tele-
ven inuings). Chicag6s, Is, Brooklyns, ..
American AssOciation-A Columbus: Co
lumbus. .; st. Louis, l. At Toledo: To-
led0s. o; Lousyilles. 3. At Philadelphia;
First game, Athletics, 10; syracuse. !; sec
ond game (seyen innings, called, darknes, }
Athletics, 10; syracuse, 4.
Atlantic League-At Washington: Wash
ingtons, 3; Wilmingtons. 3. At Newark
Newarks, 2; IIartfOrds, 3. At Baltimore:
Baltimores. ;: jersey Citys, D. At Worces-
ter: Worcesters. J.; New Hayens, <.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-06-24
AImo.t AN Accident.

Yesterday afternoon, while the workmen
wore engoced i'm work on Clay-street Meth
odist Church. "A heavy girder was attempted
IN he nut in place. IL was found necessary
10 knock away few bricks ut one end oi
the virder. in order to get the beam into po-
sition. While this was being done, the
oirder became uncomfortable, slipped irom
ihe hands of the wOrkmen and went whirl-
Ing to the ground, distance of twenty feet
or more. In its descent il swept away "a
quantity OF bricks and the facing OF win
low. Before il reached the ground II struck
a negro man named \. d. samuel, and
bruised him about the head. lie also was
injured by having nail driven INTO MS
foot. He was taken to his home, on Baker
straet and cared for.
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NORTH CAROLINA NEWS.
BIG MANUFACTURING COMPA-
NY'S ASSIGNMENT.
Annual Session of the state Dental Asso-
cistion-RaIeigh's Big Fourth OF July
Celebration-Item Gathered at Green's
boro.

Celebration--Items Gathered at Green's
boro.
RALEIGH, n. c.. June 23.-lspccial. J.
Great surprise was caused here to-day by
the announcement that the Oak City Manu-
featuring Company Of this city, had made
an assignment. 1t Is one OF the most ex-
tensiye clothing manufactures in the
South. II. III. Crocker, is the assignee.
Assets and liabilities are not known, but
an expert is now at work on the books for
purpose of ascertaining the figures.
Ii is positively stated to-day that negotia-
tions have been closed for the purchase OF
the Norfolk and Southern Railroad by
Pennsylvania control, and that the latter
will hereafter put trains between Elizabeth
City and New Berne. TO connect with New
Berne steamers. Extensive improvements
will be made by the new management,
Mayor Thompson to-day received letter
from Senator Vance, stating his intention
10 be present at the grand Fourth Of July
celebration, to be held here. The pro-
gramme OF the occasion was announced to-
day, and shows that the celebration viii
probably be the most elaborate ever held in
the State. There will be a grand street pa
rade and pageant, consisting of military,
firemen and benevolent orders in uniform
from all over the State. This VIII be iOl-
lowed by addresses and military and nre-
mems competitive contests. brilliant dis
play of fireworks will take place at night,
and an expert pyrotechnist from New York
has been engaged to take charge OF the dis
play.
The State Dental Association meets to-
morrow in annual session, at Wilmington,
and number OF dentists passed through
here to-day en- route there. The state Board
of Dental Examiners also meets at W IL
mingtOn tomorrow.
General Manager ii. c. Whiting, OF the
Wilmington, Onslow and East Carolina
Railroad, has Just returned from New York,
and reports that the company has
decided to extend the road to New
Berne, and that a surveying party
will be sent out rs soon as possible
TO select a route. Track from Wilmington
has been laid for distance Of sixteen miles,
and is steadily progressing. To facilitate
the work additional engines and ears nave
been ordered. and further shipments OF
steel rails have been made. IL Is expected
that the work will be pushed through to
Jacksonville by the fall.
County commissioners of Wilkes have
lust issued one-third Of sixty thousand dol
lars of bonds subscribed to Winston and
WilkesbOrO Railroad, One-third OF distance
of road having been completed.
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Yesterdays Races.

Following are the entries for today at
Sheepshead: Futurity course-Itolemy'
sheridan, Oscar. yaid, loodlum, q;
Blithe. Lord Harry, Fairfield, II; Priscilla,
Young, Grace, Netty, $; Exclusion, Babi-
cora, 3.
second race, Mermaid stakes, mile and
one-eighth-Gloaming Paradox, Flora
Ban, Her IIighness, II.
Third race, mile and three-sixieenths--
Eon. u: Stockton, 10; Bravo, Padisha, :;
Palsum. 3.
Fourth race, Coney Island stakes, mile
and n furlong-SenOrita. II: Stately, D;
Sir Dixon, Prince Royal. 10; Firenzi, II:
Fifth race. Zephyr stakes. three-quarters
of a mile-Magherita 4; Russell 20; Ber'
muda. NagabOnd, Gold Dollar, 10 Boiero, (;
Correction, 12: Frances L., colt, ..
sixth race, mile and quarter on turi-
BeIwood. 80: 1t. Luke. Nenqner, Bran
Bower, 81; Dundee, II; HarodsburS
RancOcas, 10.
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NORFOLK.
The Worlds Fair and Naval Review
Death of Captain &. q. Boutelie.

NORFOLK, VA, June S.--Ispecial. T.
General V. ID. Groner leaves tomorrow for
Chicago 10 attend the meeting Of the Worlds
Fair Commissioners. lie will carry with him
resolutions adopted by both the Business
Mems Association and Chamber OF Com
merce in reference 10 the naval review to
be held in Hampton Roads, in lsfi, as pre-
yided by Senator Daniels amend
ment tackled on the Worlds Fair bill
just before it passed. At both meetings
to-day lengthy resolutions were adopted,
aud the presidents Of the organizations
were empowered 20 appoint committees,
whose duty 1t shall be 10 consider the prac-
,icability OF forming plan or programme
for the navy rendezvous and It's possibilities
and requirements. The presidents OF the
associations were authorized To Increase
the committees by putting naval officers on
them.
The general and subcommittee provided
for in these resolutions will have ample
time 10 make this gathering OF the ships OF
aIl nations an epoch in our history, and the
occasion for drawing world vide attention
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neath of mold Veteran.

BALTIMORE, MD, June 23.-Judge james
LawrencesOn, the oldest employe OF the
United States postal service, both in point
of age and continuous service, died THIS
morning at his home. in this city. lie was
eighty-seyen years old. Judge Lawrence
son was a noted and conspicuous character
in the history of the postal service. AT the
age of sixteen years he entered the service
of the Baltimore DOstoflice, and after fifteen
years service was transferred to the Gene
raj Department at Washington, where he
has been ever since. He has sworn in every
Postmaster-General since the adminlstra-
ton of President Jackson.