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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-05-20
A COPY OF POMPEY'S PILLAR.
An Ancient Memorial With an Involved
u.torv-I.ibby HIS Name.

The design of the Confederate Soldiers
and Sailors monument is copied from a
time-corroded memorial which stands on
the suburbs OF Alexandria. Egypt. and Is
known to archaeologists and tourists as
Pompey's Pillar. In all that great land OF
pyramids. obelsks. colossi. and other
relies. there are few monuments more
stately and dignified than Pompey's Pil-
lar. 1t has lowered aloft beneath the
burning Egyptian suns for ages. seen
stately edifices crumble, and generations
pass away. Its history. obscured by the
lapse OF time Is still mooted question,
though many interesting facts have been
brought 10 light In connection with H..
and science may yet unearth further in
formation concerning It's past. Authori-
ties difrer as TO the origin or the column,
and researches OF the past century even
develop the fact that It's name Is mis-
nomer, and that Pompey. 10 far as
known, had nothing whatever TO DO with
the graceful monument OF stone.
The pillar, from which the bshosdss
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-05-20

about 100 feet south Of the walls, ana
rlses from mound of earth 40 feet high.
The monument is made Of red granite
and is an uniiuted monolith OF the CO.
rinthian order 1t stands upon pedestal
and its total height Is 9S feet. inches:
The shaft is q feet high. and p feet D
inches IN circumference The capital Is
. feet high, and the square base measures
about II feet on the side.
1t has been a serious question Win
many people as to whether the placing OF
the Confederate soldier on the Libby-HlIl
monument would add to or mar the
symmetry of the column, but there Is
every reason to believe that the original
was surmounted by a colossal ngure.
Certainly an examination shows that the
capilal has been followed out either TO
receive the pedestal Of some statue, or
possibly in early Christian times to serve
az IN aerial chamber for some Egyptian
rival TO Simon Stylites.
~ AN EMPEROR'S HONOR.
The name popularity applied to Pompey's S
Pillar Is an erroneous appellation doubt
less givcn by ancient travellers, who con-
frss they do not know whence 1t was
S@ri, - AID sdA retained. TIE iEscTip-
ton on the base, however. shows 1t was
erected by Publlus, prefect Of Egypt, in
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-05-20

to take place on the 10Th b an inyaluabls
object-icsson to the youth Of the south
land.
A BIC TURNOUT.
The committees on entertainment arc
confident that there will be more veteran
and military organizations In line at tho
coming denomination than have partiCl-
pated I'm any similar AFFAIR since tho
unwilling OF the Lee statue, but ampls
arrangements will be mado for taking
care of all who may come. The orgsni-
zatlons which have so far signlned posi-.
lively their purpose u participate AKA
as follows;
CAMPS AND ASSOCIATIONS.
Lee and Pickett camps. Richmond.
a. y. Hlll Camp, Confederate Veterans.
Petersburg, Va.
Magruder-Ewell Camp. Confederate Vet
erans. Williamsburg. Va.
Pickett Buchanan Camp. Norfolk, Va
Stonewall Camp, Portsmouth. Va.
John Bowie-Strange Camp. Confedera,a
Veterans. Charlottesville. Va
Louisa Camp. Louisa county, Va.
Garland-Rodes Camp. Lynchburs. Va
r. s. Chew Camp. Soas oe Veterans.
Fredericksburg. Va.
Confederate Veteran Association OF the
District OF Columbia. Washington. ID. c.
Association OF the Maryland Lire. Com
| federato Veterans. Baltimore. MI.
G.. c. Wharton Camp. Confederate Vet
Grams. Radford. Va.
II. I. W. Duke. Sons oc Veterans. Char
| lottesville. Va.
Society of the Army and Navy OF tho
Confederate States In the State 0f Mary
| land, Baltimore. Nd.
Richmond Howitzer Association.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-05-20
HISTORY OF THE MONUMENT.
Organization of the Association-Th'
Work of Raising Money.


Work of Raising Money.
The movement for the erection Of the
Confederate Soldiers and Sailors monu-
mcnt was started about seven years ago.
and as shown els whore, the idea was
first suggested by Mr.. Joseph y. Welsh.
Il gentleman Of northern birth and n
resident Of Church Hun. The matter was
cauvasgcd by few neishbors ana friends,
and on December ]. 1851 at the East
End club House corner Of Broad and
Twcnty-scvenih streets, the first regular
meeting in the interest Of the monument
was held. This meeting proceeded TO or
ranize tho Confederate Soldiers and Sail
ors' Monument Association, clecting Hon.
u. G. Richardson. president; Mr.. earle
ton Mccarthy, secretary; Mr.. William II.
Culliugworth, treasurer, aud five direc-
tors from each of the wards Of the city.
4 subscription. headed by Mr.. William
Simpson, who walked up to the Secre-
tary's table and laid down 81, was started
then and there, and some 500 was raised
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-05-20
,MENT ASSOCIATION.

honor OF the Emperor Di1cietian. who IS
styled upon 1t the ''invlncible.' and 1t is
supposed 10 record the conquest OF Alex
andra 10y Diocletan. 296 y. D., and the
suppression Of the rebellion of the pre-
tender Achileus. The presumption Is
that it Was the statue of Diocletian
which adorned the capital Monsieur DE
Chatcaubriand who visited Alexandra III
October and December, 1906. gives the
Grrcian Inscription on the monument as
follows:
TO the Most Wise Emperor or AleXan-
dria, Diocletian Augustus, Pollion, re
fect of Egypt"
lie adds. however. that this inscription
does not shake his belief in the testimony
which attributes the erection Of the col
umn to Septlmus Severus. Mr.. wilson
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-05-20
RlCHMONO'5 MONUMENTS.
A Notable Group-D.moDstratio That
Are Object Lessons.

The figure OF the Confederate soldier
which crowns the column on Libby liill
will be the sixth bronze statue erected
in Richmond 10 commemorate the fame
and deeds OF those who hesltated not to
offer up their all upon the altar OF their
country. The others of the notable group
are the Lee, the Jackson, the Hill, the
Wickham. and the Howitzer statues. BE-
sides these are the soldiers monuments
in Hollywood and Oakwood. the beauti-
ful memorial IN the Jewish cemetery and
the many other less ambitious shafts 10
participants in the struggle for southern
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-05-20

citation was practically out OF funds.
With characteristic liberality and public
spirit, however. Mr.. Netherwood under
took to build the column for $1,000. and
pushed It forward as energeiically as
II he bad had millions at his back.
though the fact Is he had no guarantee
for the payment OF the debt except his
confidence IN those in charge Of the
movement The column rose rapidly, and
as money came In II was paid In install
ments to Mr.. Netherwood, though he
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-05-20

clutches the canteen strap at his hip.
The rolled blanket crosses his body from
left shoulder TO right hip. This Is all OF
his impedImenta. but he Is none the less
the Confederate soldier In heavy march
T The height Of the bronze figure from
bottom OF the plinth TO tip OF bayonet Is
II feet inches; height of stonework from
ground to top. ~ feet 5-s inches; total
height OF stonework and statue, - feet
IS inches. Tho platform around the
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-05-20

serve as n signal for sailors. VINO coulu
see 1t for more than two leagues at sea-
Name Of the Hill.
Captain Luther Libby. from whom the
park In which the Confederate memoriM
stands and which. prior to the war. was
commonly called Lovers Retreat. was
born August q. 1906 In Bangor. Me. AT
the early age of IL he went to sea as
cabin-boy. and rose alternately to captain
ard owner OF vessels. In 1888 he married
Miss Elizabeth { imp, Of this city, anu
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-05-20

possible the lines TO the observer below.
Ii represents the typical Confederate SOL
dier. who has halted on the march. He
Il. at rest but alert as he faces to the
west. The butt of his musket rests upon
a convenient stump, his right hand grasp
ing the weapon near the upper band. and
tho tip OF the bayonet extending above
the crown OF his hat. His right foot Is
advanced. throwing the weight Of the
body on his left. and his left hand
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-05-20
LOCATION AND DESIGN
A Magnificent sweep of scenery-ihe D''
,,.u.ious of the Monument,

The monument dominates one oil the
most prominent ana elevated points
in the city. Indeed, It would be
very difficult to find anywhere a
location more admirably adapted lor
such a memorial--boih as respects the
scenery It commands and the splendid
views Of il obtanable from its approach 3.
II Is near the escarpmcnt OF LIBBY I'M
as II breaks approximately In semi
circle TO the west, facing Main street
and to the south towards the river l.
I'm the direct line of Twenty ninth street.
os il comes over the plateau from thr
northeast. and shows to fine adNahtase
from Franklin street, which skirts the
n,rh on the north. From its base the
MINER and lower James, the wooded Chts-
tertield heights on the former ana the
magnificent panorama of lowiands on the
latter. are visible for miles TO the south'
southeast. and west. while TO the north
and northwest the city stretches OUT
until il seems to merge into the horizon.
THE STATUE DESCRIBED.
The bronze figure which crowns 'he
column is colossal. and modelled In heaVy
masses so as TO throw out as distinctly as
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-05-20

70 tell that the private should take the
leading part IL. It's unyeillng and dedlca-
tion.
THE PARADE.
The parade promises 70 present brilliant
ond notable pageant. There will be In
line all the active military OF Richmond
Including infartry cavalry, and artillery
sunplemented by visiting companies and
caset corps. the uniformed and other
ypteran organizations. and numerous car
rlages containing the ladies OK the Holly
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-05-20

standing on Its capital. can sweep tho
sea with his vision. Is believed by many
TO have been in the vicinity Of q circus,
forum. or gymnasium. Others think IL
Is remnant OF the Serapeum. huge
edi'icc. supposed TO have stood In that
neighborhood.
SIMPLE IN ITS DIGNITY.
The column Is simple In Its dignity.
and though. OF course. much worn Dy
the elements. is still beautiful and In
spring. II stands upon an eminence
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-05-20

never pressed the association for cent
Yet, after the completion Of the column
was assured the question Of how 10 false
money TO pay for the bronze figure ana
put on the final touches stared the asso-
citation in the face. Then the ladies' came
10 the rescue. The memorial bazaar was
held, and the order for the statue was
definitely given.
DESIGN FOR STATUE ACCEPTED.
Negotiations had been opened with Sir
Moses Ezekiel, a native Of Richmond but
whose residence Is I'm Rome. and he had
progressed SO far as TO prepare his model
and send photographs of il TO this city
for the inspection Of the Committee on
Design Of Statue. Differences arose. how
ever, and after some correspondence win
Mr. Ezekiel the committee awarded the
contract to Mr.. William l.. sheppard, VINO
also designed the figures for the \. l.. ]lill
and HowitZer monuments. These two
last-named figures. as well as that for the
Ltby-Hill monument, We're worked out
from Mr.. Shoppards small plaster studies
by Mr. Casper Buberl. of New York.
From the date OF the organization OF th>
association it's officers and several COM
mittcrs have lshorcd IlDcaslhgly to ht%-
ten the time when tlie'inonument would
stand ready to be unveiled. but II is gene
rally recognized that that time would still
| be distant had not the ladies taken hol !
of the matter and pushed through their
magnificent and patriotic enterprise, the
| Memorial Bazaar. For the bazaar they
! secured contributions from every state
| that was IN the Southern COnfedcracy
and from Maryland.
| The amounts contributed TO the mOnu-
| ment, the sources from which they were
| received and tho cost Of the structure
| are shown by the following statement
| no ~ -
| William II. Cullingworth:
CONTRIBUTED.
| Ry the city for foundation .....S 5000 o.
| by memorial bazaar, including
| interest ............ .........,..... li9i9 a
| Ev the state for capital .......... 500 o.
| by private parties ................. lo'32' %
Total ......."...............''' ..''''''$0'' to' -
DISBURSED.
| To James Nctherwood for stone
| work. including foundation,
shaft. steps. and extra stone for
| plinth support '$l9't' -
| To W. l.. Sheppard for statue. lV-D VI
| Miscellaneous expenses souVe-
Mrs. printing. advertising, etc.. 2N2 "a
ro.ot cos, @s.olS %
Balance in bank .....................S Az Vt
| n,o lanes Nefherwood ........... $40 u
| Ealance 10 be raised to liquidate
i'1'',',0 a., observation-disclosures. SO 81
| Total cost ..............'''''.''''E' E'''''' -
| Mr.. Cullingworth anl the directors oi
the association are determined the mohu-
mont shall be free Of debt when unveiled
In addition to the 5000 appropriated for
tho foundation. the Council also appro-
priated $1,000 90 pay the expenses oil the
unyciling ceremonies.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-05-20

says In the second volume OF his work
that among many antiquities that the
English found. the most remarkable was
a stone In the form OF large tablet.
on which Is an inscription. the translation
OF which Is: '"ro whomsover IL con-
cerns.-This was erected In honor OF Septi-
mus Severus. by the veterans OF the
Eleventh Legion"
''Pompey's Pillar" Is said by some to
resemble Q tower, which was intended 70
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-05-20

CAPT. T.. ]. BOSHER. Chief OF Star.
independence, which rise In our cities or
the dead.
Every such statue that IL unveiled
every stone that Is raised TO the memory
OF a Confederate soldier, no matter now
humble he may have been. makes hieh-
mcnd more and more the Mecca OF tue
South. Every demonstration such as
those witnessed at previous lnveii.nss %
dedications, an that at tho rcinterment y.
the remains Of President Davis. or tnat
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-05-20

on,DICD ANN CIIJOD
| ne hOluAlohl WI Liupy nil " VVm'
II -
~. correderate Private As Type of
-
~,
p. .,v Heritage Left to Generations
SA..Cl Ol tlV VISdAlLd'lUH dAu LdUulS
" nat INC Wy "'''' " ''"'' "''
-
r.... ,, Irtsroet og n tbs nimencionc
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-05-20

Mr.. Cullingworth and the directors OF
Tho association are determined the monu-
mont shall be free Of debt when unveiIed'
In addition to the 5000 appropriated ior
the foundation. the tounch ais" appIo-
priated $1,000 90 pay the expenses Vi '''e
unvcuing ceremonies.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-05-20
nISRIfRSED-

To James Nctherwood for stone
work, including foundation,
shaft. steps. and extra stone for
,iintb eunnort 1905 .
IT, ~ l. Sheppard for statue..... 80 U
Miscellaneous expenses. souVe-
ntrs nrintine. ADVERTISING, etc.. 2.Sf2 q
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-05-20

Rv the city for foundation .....S 5000 %
by memorial bazaar, including
interest ............ .........,..... li9i9 ~
~. tho state for capital .......... 500 o.
Nv nriva.e parties ................. 10 81 -
The Durham daily globe. (Durham, N.C.) 1889-1894, 1894-10-11
EoR The CITY OEFlcEs.
Nav York City Democrats In Convention
Make Their Nominations.

New YORK, October 11.-After 4 Of
the liveliest times witnessed for years
at a county convention in this city, the
New York state democracy yesterday
nominated the choice Of the committee
of seventy, Colonel William L. Strong,
for mayor, John W. Golf for recorder
and Henry r. Beekman for justice OF
the superior court. Charles 5. Fair
child presented these names. The pre-
sentation produced wild confusion and
disorder. Some one called for Grace
and it looked as if there was to be a
stampede for the ex-mayor. The de-
monstration lasted ten minutes. Mr..
Grace made his way to the platform
and addressed the convention. He de-
clared that he could not accept the
nomination for mayor for the reason
that he is unfit physically to perform
the duties Of his office. 4 don't be-
~lieve." he concluded, that the way to
dispose of Tammany hall at present is
to divide the democratic vote" The
convention then ratified the action Of
the conference committee.
The Durham daily globe. (Durham, N.C.) 1889-1894, 1894-10-11
! BOURKE COCHRAN DECLINES.
Will Not be a Candidate for denomination
to Congress.

New YORK, October 11.-Congressman
W. Bourke Cochran will not be a can
didate for denomination. He annOunc-
ed his determination to Mayor Gllroy
and other friends yesterday, assigning
as a reason the necessity Of closer at
tention to his private business affairs.
Mr.. Cochran said some months ago
that he would not be a candidate for
reelection unless he was opposed in
side of party lines.
Mr.. Cochran said last night
MY private affairs hav been sadly
neglected for the past year and l feel
it incumbent upon me to decline a re-
nomination. Until election day, how
ever. | shall have no other occupation
than that of laboring with all the en-
ergy at my command for the election OF
David B. Hill and the preservation OF
the democratic party in this state,
which | consider is involved in the con
tract"
The Durham daily globe. (Durham, N.C.) 1889-1894, 1894-10-11
state News Notes.

S Ohio Wilson, the leader OF the popu
lists in The state, will begin the publca
ZION of a pOpulist paper at Raleigh to be
known as the Hayseeder.
The football season will be opened to-
morrow at Chapel Hill by a game between
the University and the A. & NJ college
teams They will also play again there
Saturday.
The Odd Fellows building at South.
port was blown down by the storm which
ragged with great fury on the eastern
coast night before last. A good many
washOuts on railroads were also reported
Hon. James A. Lockhart, democratic
nominee for congress in the Sixth dis
triCt, is making a strong canYass, Ills
speeches at Burgaw and other places are
said to have been powerful efforts
Capt. r. B. Glenn, one Of the mos
forcible democratic speakers in the can
vass, will address the people at Greens
boro tomorrow night. A powerful pre-
sentation Of the political issues may be
expected.
Winston is being RECALLED with Shakes
p~eare's plays by local amateurs. Miss
Lena Beard has taken the role Of "POr
tia with great credit.
The Durham daily globe. (Durham, N.C.) 1889-1894, 1894-10-11
An Interesting Law Suit
Greensboro Record

Greensboro Record.
The United State. circuit court IL en-
eDgagcd this week in the trial OF the case
of julius Wittkowski against Robert
Harris & Bro. The plaintiff is a citizen
of MeIbOrne, Australia, and the deten
dante ais large tobacco manufacturers at
ReidsviIle, n. G.. The plaintit1 elaine
damages resulting from the alleged Tan
ure of defendants TO comply VIII tLtll
contract in manufacturing about 4o,O
pounds Of tobacco shipped to plalntif1 al
Nclborne in 1888, t be sold by him IN
Australia and New England. Plaintltt
demands about $1,000. The defendants
DENY plaintiffs claim in toto and set Up
counter claim for $4,000, for The balance
duethem forthe tobacco shipped to plain
tiff. The case is continued over today tC
give plaintiff, who is a Polish Jew, an
opportunity to observe this the JeWlsi
day of atOnement. 1t will be resumed II
The morning.
The Durham daily globe. (Durham, N.C.) 1889-1894, 1894-10-11
The Editorial We.
PAPER and Press.

The National Editorial association Is
composed in the main of publishers o,
country newspapers, and the influence OF
woman is one Of the potential forces OF
the country press. The wife or daughter
of the country editor is very trequeu"y
his most valued assistant, not only IN me
making Of his home, but in the MAKING
of his newspaper And this is one secret
of the power Of the country press "h'ch
is not fully understood by the editor OF
the big city paper. The editorial we
generally expresses the opinions OF the
family Of the country editor, n the
country newspaper rarely contains AZ
editorial sentiment or an important piece
Of new which is not acceptable t" tue
editor. h,usrLo.d The result l. that IA
County press Is, ir7r, tru" 10 t"e 1aHl'y'
and all else ihat MAKES for good g"Vefn-
mtnt follows.
The Durham daily globe. (Durham, N.C.) 1889-1894, 1894-10-11
state Fair Notes.

Matter have crYstalized into such shape
success. eyer attained by the North Caro-
lima state fair.
Numerous attractions have already
mentioned Of both practical and amusing
character.
Tuesday, which is Educational Day,
promises to be one of the most i~nteres'
no of fair week \ number Of schools
will be in attendance, and an address will
be delivered by DR. IN L Curry, great
advocate of popular education One OF
he great features Of this day will be a
chorus Of five hundred school children
to sing "The Old North State"
A new featupe Of practical interest just
added is an immense exhibit Of road ma
chinery, showing every implement for
making good roads, from pick to a fifteen
ten roller. Some of the machinery will
De in operation. A road congress will
We held in the city Wednesday night Of
fair week. to which everybody interested
in this important question is cordially
INVITED. Gen. Roy Stone, the United
| States road engineer, OF Washington, viii.
be present and deliver a short address
Addresses will also be made by practical
road workers who will speak from aetna,
Ho5k and experience
The social feature Of the fair promise.
to eclipse any gathering of people h"r.
tofore held in North Carolina The -"
| c;rtv e'cmcmeut Of every town in Thu
state of ANY s;ze viii be largely repre-
scented
The Capitol club Of Raleigh will Civ,
a series Of germans and balls in >ludisE
grand ball complimentary 10 the state
fair mgrshals, on Friday night Tn
Carolina Cotillion club will also give
series Of elegant germans, receptions, exc
The Durham daily globe. (Durham, N.C.) 1889-1894, 1894-10-11
MANY GUESTS AT GRAY GABLES
President Cleveland May Remain Away
from Mashington several Weeks.

BUzzARD's BAY, October IL William
Eustis Russell, ex-governor of Massa-
chusetts. made his first visit Of the sea-
son here last night. He was taken to
the cottage Of uen. Charles IL. Taylor.
where he will be entertained during his
stay. Governor Russell IS an enthu-
siastic trout fisherman. 1t is probable
that the president may be induced to
accompany the Boston fisherman on a
trip today. The president intimates no
change in his intentions to delay his de
p~arture until a considerably later date,
There are now more guests at Gray
Gables than before for a month at least,
if not more than at any one time before
this season.
The Durham daily globe. (Durham, N.C.) 1889-1894, 1894-10-11
SERVING SENTENCE IN A PEN
Private Dearth, of Company c. Pays a Pen
atty in a Peculiar Manner.

COLUMBUS, O., October II The pen
atty of cowardice is being visited upon
Private Dearth, a member Of Company
c.. Fourteenth regiment, Ohio Nation
al Guard, in a peculiar manner
Dearth was ~dishonorably discharged
from the service for desertiOn and SEN
fenced to fifteen days imprisonment.
The authorities, not wishing to send
the man to jail, erected a pen six by
nine teet in the centre of the armCry
building and Dearth is now serving his
time under the eye of a guard.
The Durham daily globe. (Durham, N.C.) 1889-1894, 1894-10-11
FOR BENEFIT OF CREDITORS.
The John Wilson s. Son Publishing House
Makes an Assignment.

CAMBRIDGE, Mass, October 1.-THE
University Press, John Wilson & Son,
has assigned for the benefit of credi,
tors. The concern is one of the oldest
and largest printing houses in Cam
bridge. having been established in
1889, and was believed to be very strong
financially. The company employs
nearly $50 persons. The assets and liza
bilities are not yet known.