Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-10-20
JEFFERSON MEMORIAL
MEETING OF THE HOARD OF
GOVERNORS.
Admiral Dewey Elected President of
the Association-An-E Executive
Board Alsof; Chosen.


Jefferson Memorial Association was organ
lied in Philadelphia on Saturday last the
meeting having been held in Independence
Hall, in the room in which the Declaration
of Independence was signed and promul-
gated, the table upon which this great
document was signed being used. along
with other furniture Of the colonial con-
gress
Most of the members Of the board were
present and the greatest enthusiasm pre-
vailed. each member predicting success tor
the association; the absentees sendang let
tiers OF regret at not being able to be pres
ent. but pledging their earnest support
Reports were made from the states repre-
scented on the board which gave evidence
that the proposition to erect In this city a
truly national memorial to the author OF
the Declaration of independence was meet
Ing with favor. Philadelphia has already
displayed great interest In the matter. and
the press of that city Is liberal in giving the
subject attention. Some of the city's most
influential citizens rendered their support
to the work, and assured the officers OF the
association while they were in Philadeipnla
attending this meeting of the board that
the Keystone state would not be lax In Its
efforts in behalf Of the movement and that
no doubt state association would be Or
ganized soon after the elections next month.
This assurance came from men of both the
great political parties.
Officers Elected.
Andrew A. Lipscomb was elected the per-
manent chairman of the board, he having
first resigned the presidency Of the asso-
citation. which office he has held since the
formation. Mr.. Lipscomb represents the
state of Virginia. w. S. Mexican was
chosen secretary Of the board, he being the
secretary of the association.
An executive committee of seven was pro-
vided for. this committee to have all the
powers of the board during the interim OF
meetings, but it's work subject to revision
by the DO, ID. This committee will consist
of Edwin Warfield Of Maryland. DR.. Ralph
Walsh Of this city, Horace s: Cummings Of
New Hampshire. Richard r. Kenney OF
Delaware. Charles Emory Smith Of Penn
sylvania. Josephus Daniels of North Caro-
lima and Andrew A. Lipscomb of Virginia.
The question as to the character OF the
proposed memorial will be in charge of
committee Of nine, to be appointed by the
president of the association. This subject
was discussed at some length by the board
as the consensus of opinion was that 1t
should be a building of simple classic de-
sign. but of some proportions, in which will
be placed a statue of Jefferson, and possibly
be made a gallery of historical paintings
The committee to take this question in
hand Will soon be announced, and will make
an early report to the board it being evil
dent that an early conclusion as to the
character of the proposed memorial Is de-
sirable.
Election of President.
No business transacted by the board clio
tied more earnest discussion than the selec
ton Of permanent president Of the asso-
citation. and after the consideration Of nu-
merous names 1t was unanimously and en-
Enthusiastically agreed that Admiral George
Dewey be asked to serve In this capacity.
He was Immediately teae graphed the action
of the board, and at the public meeting held
under the auspices Of the association later
in the day, teegraphic reply was received
and read, receiving the hearty applause
Of the large audience which had assem-
bled to, celebrate the anniversary Of the
surrender of Lord Cornwallis.
Admiral Dewey said In his message of &C
ceptance: Il accept the election with much
pleasure and sincerelyffhank the association
for the great honor conferred upon me. It
gives me further pleasure to say. that am
in hearty accord with the movement to do
honor to the memery Of that great states
man. Thomas Jefferson, who did so much
for his country.
President Dewey will be more formally
notified of his selection as the executive
head Of this great national movement by
the. executive committee of the board of
governors, which will call upon him as a
whole in a few days.
The next important work of the associa-
ton will be the selection Of the vice pres-
tories and the District Of Columbia This
will be done by President Dewey.
The meeting In Philadelphia was attended
by DR.. Ralph Walsh Jesse B. Wilson,
treasurer of the association; Andrew A.
Lipscomb and W. S. Mexican, secretary,
all from this city.
The temporary headquarters of the asso-
citation are now in the Stewart building cor
ner 9th and d streets, but will probably be
cha nged q a more central DOiDt very soon