Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-10-23
those who raided through the country.
LITTLE DAMAGE.
Tho recent frosts did not iniict serious dsr
IN this section. great many Of the far
have not yet finished digging their peanuts
bulk Of which they to largo extent de
upon for provondcr.
The Farmers Tobacco Warehouse has rec
been very much enlarged and improved
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IITTfEDANAGF.
FOR CONFEDERATE MONUMENTS
Proposed Convention of Universities
Club, Football, end Other Notes.

fCorrespondence Of the Richmond Dispatch.l
CuAaIoTrEsyILIT. Va, October 22.-An
invitation has been extended by the Col
lege of Charleston, :. c., 70 the University OF
Virrinia, inviting the latter institution 10 SEND
delegates to convention OF the southern UNI
yerstie- to be held IN Charleston, october S3tn.
Professor William ". Thornton, chairman of the
faculty Of the University, 10 whom The comnn-
nicatiOn was addressed has referred inc mater
20 tho Jefferson Literary Society. The con-
ference committee Of tho Jefferson and wash
ingtOn Literary Societies Will take action III the
matter next week. The object oil tho meeting
at Charleston ~ 10 form an association 10 raise
funds to be applied TO the erection OF mOnu-
ment TO perpetuate the fame and memory OF
jefferson Davis, Robert L. Lee, Stonewall Jack
son, and our Confederate dead in general
OFFICERS ELECTED.
At n meeting Of the University German Club
the following officers were elected for the en-
SUNG year: NJ. VI. Mcclure, president; Robert
Mason, yice-presldent: Harrison Randolph, Sc
cretary and treasurer; Messrs. Robertson, Ma
son, and NJ Marshall, Executive committee.
The Executive Committee will decide as 10
when the first german is 10 be held. The price
of the tickets t. the german rs %, ana each
member must pay for their tickets, or else pro-
cure substitutes who will do so
GOOD SELECTION.
Mr.. Thomas Pinkney has been selected by the
conference committee OF the Washington ana
jefferson Literary societies TO represent the Uni
yersity Of Virginia In the oratorical contest at
ClhrloSfOu, =. u.
Pinkney has "the confidence Of the University
in this undertaking."
The "Academs" at the University have or
ganized aud elected the following oricers NJ. NJ.
Mcclure, president; W. ii. Randolph, yice-presi-
dent; Hugh Young, secretary and treasurer.
The Presidential appointed committees as fol-
lows: ii. II. Young, manager for football; ;. Nj.
Beard, manager for track athletics.
PERSONAL.
Mr.. John Greenway well known as one OF tho
best foot and baseball players on the Uniyer-
sity teams last year, Is playing end-rush on the
Andoyer team this season.
Miss Trueheart, OF Galveston, Tex. who has
been visiting Professor John Is. Minor, he's re-
turned TO her home.
Mr.. Lee Thurman, renowned Tor his atnletic at-
tainments, has been a visit 10 the University.
Mr.. Il. l.. Mcdonald, who played left-back on
the football eleven at the University last year.
| is in business In Louisville, Ky.
Miss Haidie Perkins has returned to Char
! lottesyile from visit 10 the country.
Miss Reno Slayden Is visiting Mr.. Mauray at
L" Piedmont"
Mr.. n. B. Lilienfeld, of this place. IS IN Rich
mOnd where he went 10 attend the funeral OF
| his Mother, Solomon b. Lilienfeld.
Mr.. Charles w. j. Sommers, OF Alexandria, Is
| In the city.
| Hon. jefferson NJ. Levy, owner OF Monticello,
| recently nominated 10y the County Democracy
| for Congress 10 represent the Tenth New DIX
! district, has declined to run.