Evening star., 1901-07-30
THE EVENING STAR, TUESDAY, July go 1eo1-1a PAGES
AFFAIRS IN ALEXANDRIA
COMMENT ON CHANGE OF SITE FOR
REPUBLICAN CONVENTION.
Chairman Agnew's Explanation
Friends Of Gen. ROsser Criticise
Action-General News.
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ALEXANDRIA, Va, July 80, 1901.
The action of Mr.. Park Agnew, chair
man of the state republican committee, in
substituting Roanoke for Charlottesville as
the place for the state republican conven-
| tion August q. when candidates for gov
ernor, lieutenant governor and attorney
general will be named, has occasioned some
adverse comment from some persons inter-
ested in Charlottesville. Statements have
been made by those opposing the change
to the effect that the last named city was
amply able to accommodate the members
Of the convention The action of the state
chairman in the matter was based on the
alleged incapacity of Charlottesville to fur
nish necessary accommodation for the del
egates.
In the statement announcing his decision
Mr.. Agnew declared that a careful investi-
cation had been made and that he had
communicated with each member of the
state committee, asking whether, under the
conditions, they desired the convention to
meet in Charlottesville or to have the call
changed and have it meet In Roanoke. At
ter receiving replies from majority of
the members in favor of Roanoke at the
ratio of four to one, Mr.. Agnew decided to
make the change.
1t is said that the supporters Of Gen.
Rosser of Charlottesville, who has been
prominently mentioned as q candidate for
governor, are greatly disappointed over the
transfer of the convention. Roanoke is the
home of j. Hampton Hoge, a leading can
oidate for the nomination. and 1t is said
that the holding of the convention in that
city Will give him some advantage.
Death of s. p. jackson.
Mr.. S. P. Jackson, a well-known citizen,
died yesterday afternoon, after an illness
of few daVS af 10 DrGa CT
between Fairfax and Lee streets. widow
and three children, two sons and daugh-
ter, survive him. The funeral arrange
ments will be made later The deceased
was forty-eight years of age and was a
son OF the late Robert Jackson. He was
born In this city, where he spent the great
er portion of his life. At an early age
Mr.. Jackson entered the office Of the Alex
andria Gazette, where he became printer,
and continued in connection with that pa
per until his death. He was a member of
the local council, National Union.
Company Chartered.
Judge ]. X. M. Norton of the corporation
court has granted a charter to the Dore-
mus Manufacturing Company, the object
Of which is to buy and use foreign and
domestic patents and devices and to deal
In machinery. The capital stock is placed
at $4,000. The officers are George F. Green
OF New York, president: w. d. Doremus
of Washington, vice president; H. ]. Trues-
dell of Washington, treasurer, and l. F.
Crowell, secretary. The officers, with W.
w. Long Of Washington, constitute the
board Of directors. Gardner L. Boothe is
named as local attorney.
Death of Former Resident.
The remains Of Mrs Nellie Schofeld
whose death occurred at her home, No. 1919
4th street northwest, Washington, this
morning, will be brought to this city for
burial. The funeral arrangements have
not yet been made. The deceased was the
wife Of Mr.. William Schofeld, a daughter
of the late Charles Joyce, and sister Of
Mr. e. c.. Joyce of this city. Her husband
and a small son survive her. The deceased
was well known in this city, where she
formerly resided.
General Matters.
Connie Gordon and Robert Payne, both
cOlored, were assessed SIS each by Mayor
Simpson in the Police Court this morning
on the charge of disorderly conduct and
fighting.
The Alexandria Light Infantry, which has
been in annual encampment at Ocean
View, Va, returned this morning.
Mr.. c. M. Newton and Miss Sallie Jones,