Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-05-30
INCIDENTS AND ACCIDENTS.
A Variety of Interesting Matter Connected
with tho Celebration.

A Variety of Interesting Matter Connected
with the Celebration.
During the long halt of the soldiers on
Franklin street, incident TO the delay, a
thoughtful but impromptu entertainment
was rendered them. From every house
came forth blooming maids and staid ma
irons bearing in their fair hands vessels OF
all sizes and kinds. from the slender wine
glass to the portly silver pitcher and
punch-bowl. In some instances these con-
tanned ice-water, in others they did not.
The contents were quaffed unquestioningly
nv the grateful soldiers with an eagerness
that is only given birth by long march in
warm weather over dusty streets.
ATRUE BLUE.
Between Second and Third streets, on
Franklin, one If the visiting military bands
struck up THE Bonnie Blue Flag" 4
veteran who could not repress his exu-
berance gave way to his feeling and danced
a lively liz on the sidewalk 70 the amuse-
nent of the spectators, who hardly knew
whether to feel glad or sorry for the ire
pressible vet"
THE BLUES FLAG.
The question was asked time aud again
what was that piece Of blue cloth dong
on the half OF the statue veil nearest the
grand-stand. -,
The blue in question was a piece of silk
company hag for the Richmond Light
Infantry Blues, who chose this mode OF
christening their standard
GOT APLUarB.
When the veteran organizations reached
the monument and before the ceremonies
began Captain w. A. o. Cole, who raised
The statue into place, presented Pickett
Buchanan Camp. Of Norfolk, with one Of
the plumb boDs used by him for that
purpose IL was received by Captain
Thomas Kevill, commander OF the camp,
on behalf OF that organization.
COULD NOT sIASDrr,
During the ceremonies several ladies in
attendance were overcome by the heat and
tainted. Heroic remedies were applied in
each case successfully, and after restora-
ton to consciousness the sufferers in each
case were carried to their homes.
AMBULANCE WORK.
Near the corner Of Third and Franklin
one of the soldiers was Frustrated by heat.
He was quickly taken in charge by the
ambulance corps attached TO the First
Virginia regiment, and was subsequently
taken in charge by friends.
NO DISORDER.
One of the remarkable features Of the
day is the fact that there was no disorder
of any kind worthy Of mention. The Wis
itOrs and guests seemed to be on their good
behaviour There were few intoxicated
men in Richmond yesterday; less than
were ever seen IN any similar gathering
North or South.
During the entire day there were only
four parties arrested on the grounds, and
these were suspicious characters charged
with attempting TO play the she'll "game.
No robbery or difficulty was reported
during the day, a fact probably due to the
excellent police service, as extra precau-
| tions were taken by the Mayor and Chief
OF Police in having men in citizens clothes
and picked detectives from the North.
CHIEF LPscoMB INJURED.
The ONLY drawback to delightful day
was the mishap which befell Captain Lips
comb. chief OF the Manchester police and
q gallant veteran Of the Third Virginia
| New KENT cavalry.
Just after the unveiling two companies
of this regiment charged each other in
| truly belligerent style. BY some mischance
the horse OF another trooper collided with
| the horse ridden by Captain Lipscomb,
| bringing him to the ground while going at
| full speed. The fall and shock were se-
we're. rendering him unconscious for some
time. The city ambulance was summoned
and Captain Lipscomb was carried part of
| the way home. the ambulance not being
allowed to go outside the corporate limits.
BESIDES being badly bruised and shaken up
generally Captain Lipscomb received bad
| Blow on the head, his face catching the
whole force of his fall.
KICKED IN THE HEAD.
During the cavalry maneuyres one of
the visiting infantrymen was kicked in the
! head by q horse. The wound, which was
slight. was dressed by surgeon present,
and the man sent out to his quarters at the
Imposition building.
GOING AWAY.
Dispafeh reporter was At the Exposition
bnilding lust after the unyeiling. General
q j Anderson and Lieutenant. Colonel J..
| v. Bidgood were in charge. A large por-
ton OF the men were lying down resting