The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-05-24

fast 10 the Maryland Veterans, VINO VIII
bring about 900 men.
FARMERS IN LINZ.
About 800 or more Farmers Alliance men
from Honrico, Hanover, and other anlaven'
counties. most of them mounted, Will par
ticipaic i'm the parade. Their place OF meet
ing will be ON Broad street. in front OF me
civ Hall. where the badges VIII be ui',,
trihuted. The line of march VIII be iofiheu
M II O'clock. sharp. After the ceremonies
of the unyeling they Will 60 70 the eN pos
tion grounds. part of which was kindly
GIVEN bv Col. Thos. Il. Marshall. There r.,
Treatments for men and feed for horses VIII
be provided.
WASHINGTON AND LEE STUDENTS
Tho students of Washington and Zee NJ
versitv who VIII attend the unlelling VIII
he accompanied bv General &. W. g ~
,hoir uresident. and members of the lacuill '
amonr whom are Prof. j. j. hiie, captain
Liberty Hall Volunteers: Hon. i. Randolph
Thicker. Prof. ". G.. Brown, DR.. II. u.
Campbell. Prof. Humphreys. and others.
The students leave in body on the ni-hl
of the 2Sth. arrive mt the kchmouo anu
Alleghany depot early on the morning OF
the 2gth, take breakfast at restaurants h,ai
the Capitol square. rally around the slatu1
Of Washington. the Father oi inns 'hlNti-
sifv. thence they proceed 10 Broad street lo
ratc their allotted place in tine procession.
Each student in line VIII wear the thlNei-
sity cap (whitc and buc). and carry recd
cane. with white and blue streamers
A handsome banner has been designed
for the occasion. II bears the combined
coat of arms Of the families Of Washington
and of Lee. 10 j. made i'm university colois.
and ON it are the following dates; l,g" I'D
upper left hand corner. time when wash
inetOn's name was given the institution
1870. in upper right corner, when Lee p
name was added; l1l9, date of foundation
This banner will be borne by Mr.. J.J. mt
yard, Of Missouri.
Much enthusiasm is manifested over ihe
trim. and the students have chosen Mr. Les
lie l.. Campbell. Of Richmond, as chief mar
shall. He has appointed rs ms AIDES
Messrs. Avery, Baldwin. Blair, tombstone
Spr0ul. Williams, Ninirce, Lamer
4 PROCLAMATION.
Governor Mckinney yesterday issued the
following proclamation:
Whereas. Thursday, MAY Goth, j, the day
set apart forunyeiling the equestrian statue
of General Robert Edward Lee. and Do i-
desirable and proper that every citizen oi
| Virginia should have tie opportunity on
that occasion 10 do honor tO the memory ol
the incompatible citizen and soldier:
/ Now. therefore. !. i. W. Mckinney, GOV
ernOr Of the Commonwealth, do hereby
order the heads of departments OF the COM
monwealth 10 close their respective Office
! from the transaction Of all public business
and / do request the citizens of the Com
mOnwealth 10 refrain from secular cmpio.
ment on that day-t0 be made ioIc,
memorable in the history of the world hy
,.f sN..fa "a
patriotism, truth and Justice.
II is TO bee regretted that I am without
power 10 authorize the banks Of discount
i and deposit i'm the state 10 suspend busi-
ness at the same time.
THE FIFTH REGIMENT.
| The Baltimore sun said oditorily ycsicr-
iday:
! There is a very strong desire amorh On
officers and men of the Fifth Maryland *
ment that the command should geo 10 lirii-
J mOnd to participate m the Lee statue cclc-
monies in the best condition and zap To lhc
| moximup strength n numbers ana IL is De-
| licYed public sentiment IN inc city isl Uiit ih
accord with the wish.
| While the trinWlll call for three days ap.
sence ftOm the CliN, one "a me dtNs JOS q l'-'i
| holiday, so that cmplO} els OF the YOUNG lhDN
| of the command viii have % surrender ihri
| services for hut two days, and 10 is liner, d.
hoped that they viii ai not only chccf4uul
acQuiesce I'm the ambition % make q good
! showing ~ SO interesting an occasion, hul
actiVclN promote the efforts OF the mlllitIN
| organization TO do its very best. The most
essential thing TO the Success Of such arcii
| sentatiOn is the force Of numbers. Let D. ne
shown that our participation in tnat Wnicn Is
/ so near 10 the affections of the people OF tle
| whole South is not grudgin1lY gwen, oi
shabby. OF wanting i'm any essential feature
/ The regiment may bc relied upon 10 CO. DIS
part fully IL the individual members are d ee
to act in ACCORDANCE with their personal
wishes.
80 very many ofihem the occasion Will Dc
| one of the greatest events of their Hyts. 10
| the city OF Baltimore il is important in Nafl-
Gus ways. In The inst place ID is proper il1l
we should par icipate Ia SO Il ting lubu e
/ 10 the memory of 80 DISTINGUISHED sulal "a
and so good man as General Lee. VINO was
/ not only our neighhOr, hut who passed NUM-
7 Der OF the most active years Of his life amone
us in connection with strengthening our har-
| Dor deienses and helping our commercial lt'
c.lities. Jhe whole south VIII Doe gathered in
| Richmond to do honor To his memory. ana %
! j. OF FIRST Importance that in sucl "a gathering
| Of people. with whom the Lrctlcf IHrtoi oui
daily business intercourse is lined. iall-
! more should make ITS very best SHOWING
J We had better send mo- relraScn non IMAM q
! shabby one OF companies with slim ranks.
! There are no doubt hundreds OF civilians
and veterans of The southern armies WHO are
! living among as who Wil participate ln ine
Z statue ceremonies. and who viii take pride Il
seeing the tifth up to the highest mark, and
be corrcspOndingly disappointed @itn aay
other result. The command har always pofut
| itsel1in way Ia reflect credit upon Maryland
| but its efforts would be crippled on THIS occl-
SION If prevented nom going with ITS lul
strength and efficiency. There ought 10 ht
| no excuse for the absence of amy active mn fn
| Der except sickness. 10 is not expected Nhcre
| Will d e much complaint on This score, and I
| all employers give The Trip thc oachlhe IL Nt-
! serves the regiment Will De enabled To 900
with I'VE hundred muskets, win new louie.s
| Tor our public spirit, and make a more imp IS
ing display than ever in all It's or editaDic his
tory"
CARRIAGES WANTED.
The Lee Monument Committee ON invita-
ton and reception, in the Governors Office
at the Capitol Yesterday afternoon, appoim
ted Mr. :. II. liaWes. corner OF Franklin