Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-06-06
NO DESIGN SELECTED.
The Committee Held a Meeting, But
Came TO No Decision.
WENT ON A. STRIKE.
The Men Engaged on the Audito-
rum Quit Work for n Day, But the
Matter in Dispute Was Speedily
settIed-Othcr Reunion Items.

The committee appointed to select de-
sikn for the jefferson Davis memorial
met last night In the hall OF the House OF
Delegates, and for nearly three hours
were engaged in inspecting the drawings
which have been submitted. No decision
was made, however, and the committee
adjourned to meet again next Monday
night.
The task OF going over these plans is
most tedious one, and requires the most
careful study and palnstaking on the
part of the members. There are twenty
seven designs, accompanied by plans and
specifications for each. and the committee
has many points in them to consider. 1t
is not probable that decision will be
arrived at for several days yet.
THE STRIKE SOON SETTLED.
The carpenters engaged by Mr.. Joseph
Heppert to construct the auditorium went
off on a strike Thursday on account OF
some disagreement in regard to their
wages. but matters were promptly ad-
justed and they went to work again yes
terday.
Mr.. Heppert is under a penalty Of $500
to complete the auditorium by the 18th of
this month. and there is no reason to be-
lieve that he will forfeit this sum by not
complying with the terms of his contract.
Mayor Taylor, when seen yesterday in
regard to Major Randolph's letter, re-
questing him TO take steps TO prohibit
any one from driving along the lire OF
march during the hours OF the parade
said that he was not yet prepared TO say
what would be done in the matter. The
letter has been turned over TO Chief-of-
Police Howard. and the request Will be
carefully considered. zone thing is GER
tain. however" said the Mayor, 'and that
is, that | will do all | can TO secure clear
streets for the parade"
REUNION NOTES.
Mr.. ]. NJ Rhodes, OF Gainesville, Va,
writes that the veterans there will send
I'm their application for a charter on the
18th. and that they will bring between
thirty and forty members to the reunion.
General James Longstreet, of Gaines
Vile. Ca, will attend the reunion. He
and his party. consisting Of himself, Cen
eral Saunders. and four ladies, have en-
gagged quarters at the Jefferson. and Will
probably arrive here on the evening OF
the 18th.
Commander c. 6. White, of Camp
Hampshire. headquarters at Romney, W.
Va. writes that his camp will come. fifty
strong, to participate i'm the ceremonies.
General James c. Hill. Railroad Com
missioner of Virginia. was a visitor at
Colonel Loehr's Office yesterday morning
TO arrange for the quartering Of the Henry
County Camp. which will bring 100 men.
Colonel George X. Garther, of Baltl
more. is also I'm the city, making advance
arrangements for the Confederate Asso-
citation of Baltimore. which. as previously
announced. will bring a big delegation.
MIR. G.. Stoyall. an old veteran OF Oko-
Iona, Miss. accompanied by his wife and
daughter, viii be among the reunion
visitors.
j. a. Jackson Camp. Of Lexington. Va,
viii attend the reunion with fifty men.
Stonewall Jackson Camp. Of Staunton,
Va. has sent so to Captain Elicit, TO be
added to the reunion fund.
The Turner-Ashby Camp. of winchester,
Va, will be accompanied by many Of the
sons of the veterans.
LEE CAMPS ARRANGEMENTS
The regular meeting OF Lee Camp last
night was very largely attended.
Commander James r. Gray was In the
chair. \ circular order was read from
General A. l.. Phillips chief marshal Of
the Hollywood Memorial-Day parade,
thanking Lee Camp and the other organi-
cations for their participation I'm the
march and their faithful and ready obe-
dhnce TO orders. A letter Of thanks and
commentator from Mrs. Kate Peasants
Minor, secretary OF the Ladies' Hollywood
Memorial Association, was also received
by the camp.
$. W. Fisher, Of Philadelphia, writes to
inquire In regard to quarters. rates, etc.
during the reunion. Mr.. Fisher is an old
Confederate soldier
Mrs. c. Tppen. No. 327 south Fourth
street, whose ministratio are remem-
bered by many OF the old soldiers she
so kindly nursed while they were sick
and wounded in the hospitals Of this
city is still living. She is quite old. but
will be here for the reunion. Many Old
soldiers will rejoice to see her once again
ana do honor 10 this noble Christian
southern woman.
THE WINCHESTER TRIP.
Many general orders from headquarters
were read. The enc in reference to Con-
federate veterans visiting Winchester,
Va, on July 4th, to attend the unveilng
Of the monument to the Louisiana Divls-
ion, Army Of Northern Virginia, was the
subject Of interesting consideration by
the camp. and the following committee
was appointed to look into arrangements
for the trip: COmrade \. G.. Evans,
Thomas +. Pollard, and David a. Brow.
To RECEIVE THE VISITORS
The following comrades were appointed
a committee to receive the visiting camps:
NJ r. Rider, Gervas Storrs, NJ. T. Clarke,
James f. Flournoy. Charles T. Turner,
II. F. Anderson, c. c. Scott. John Boil
ing, John n. Gordon. DIR. Ii. d. Smith,
w. A. Mountcastle, a. q. Jones, G.. w.
King, j. II. Redwood.
The trustees were directed TO have the
hall decorated for the reunion.
~ most gratifying statement was made
Of the large number Of the camps who
had uniformed themselves.
Comrade Redford stated that children
were reporting in large numbers, and
that this brigade for the cornerstone
parade would be i'm full ranks.
A large amount of routine business was
transacted. The camp expects 10 turn
out the largest number Of uniformed
members on July I'd 1t ever has in its