Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-04-16
THE MONEY DIVIDED.
FIRST ApPoRTIoNMENT or FUNDS
FOR THE UNWILLING CEREMONIES.
The Seventh Regiment VIII Not BE Here
"Not Influenced by Party or Sec
tional Influence"

tiOuli Auuueucts
The first apportionment Of funds for the
Lee-monument unveiling ceremonies was
made last night.
The aggregate sum distributed among
the several committees was $500.
This division is made so as to give tnose
in charge of different branches OF tne
work money that is needed for imneaia'e
purposes, or to afford them some guide as
to how far they are at liberty TO proceed IN
the matter of incurring liability;
Other appointments will follow as .ne
money may be needed, or as II may come
into the treasury, which has an abundance
OF room for all contributions.
THE COMMITTEE MEETS.
To consider this and other matters re-
lating TO the approaching event the Execu-
tive Committee. to which the general ar
rangements for the unyeiling are m
trusted, held o meeting last night IN the
hall Of the House of Delegates.
The chairman, General John Il. Cooke,
presided, and the other members present
were Major Norman V. Randolph. Colonei
w, p. Smith. Messrs. Alexander W. Archer.
J. W. Pegram, N. ID. Hargrove. L. L. camp
bell. and Colonel John Murphy.
The committee remained i'll session for
nearly two hours and transacted considera-
BILE business.
WHAT THEY GET.
The subject that FIRST engaged the atten-
ton of the committee was that OF finance.
and before proceeding TO other business
an apportionment of funds was made.
This il the manner of their distribution:
To the Military Committee. $4,000.
TO the Veteran Committee, $4,000.
Invitation Committee, $500.
For contingent expenses, ~ 900.
For fireworks, $1,000.
FIREWORKS.
The arrangements for the fireworks were
placed in the hands of Major Randolph
and General Cooke.
These will occur about $50 o'clock on
the evening of the unveiling, but the pro-
gramme will be made up hereafter
The exact place has not yet been chosen
and will not be until the committee has
conference with those who will fire them,
but the display will be somewhere LeR the
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS.
Efforts will be made to have the exhibit
ton eclipse anything of the kind ever seen
here.
BADGES FOB VETERANS.
Major Randolph was authorized to have
5000 badges printed, one of which Will be
presented with the compliments OF Lee
Camp to each Confederate veteran who at-
tends the unyeiling.
The Major was directed to so perfect ar
rangements that if he finds ii necessary he
NAV increase the number TO not exceeding
10000.
This, it is thought. will be the grand
finale Of the reiinions OF Confederate vet
erans. and these badges will be treasured
by the veterans and their children as me-
mentoes of an occasion that will always
have q green spot in their memory.
FREE LUNCHES.
The committee decided to appeal TO the
ladies of the city to provide free restau-
rants for the poor veterans who Will come
from all sections Of the South.
The idea is to have places where these
can receive their meals without charge,
and if the ladies Of Richmond will unite
in the worthy undertaking It can be ac-
complished without great deal OF trouble
to them and at comparatively small cost.
And they can show no greater benevo-
lence nor contribute to more worthy OBJ
ject.
TIE sToNFwALL BAND.
The Stonewall Band of staunton having
tendered its services the committee de-
cided to honor il with the first place In
the procession.
This is a splendid musical organization
of twenty sight pieces, and on this occa-
sion will do credit TO itself and honor TO
the State. -,
There will he several other splendid
bands in the column.
PRIVATE BOXES.
The exact location for the grand-stand
hns not vet been selected, but II VIII pro-
bably be placed at the southwest corner Of
Al. L.
the cornerstone was laid in 1887.
IL has been suggested that it will be o
good idea to build limited number of prl-
yate boxes III connection with the grand
stand to be sold or rented privately 1t Is
proposed that they shall contain ten chairs
each and rent for 800 apiece.
Major Randolph brought the SUBJECT 10
the attention of the committee last night,
and IL was talked over for some time. The
sentiment was very strongly in favor of
the scheme, but in the absence OF Gov
| ernor Mckinney and Treasurer Harman
definite action was postponed until the
next meeting. :,
Already three persons have made applica-
ton for such boxes, and one of the number
expressed the wish to have fifteen seats In
his box, for which he is willing to pay at
! the same rate.
The plan. though up to now il has only
|
ndwill without doubt be adopted. 1t
is thought that a good part OF the $40, 900
| or S25, 900 which will be needed 10 defray
the expenses of the occasion can be raised
in this manner.
Rate of Transportation-Me Etc.
The Reception Committee, which has
charge of the arrangements Tor the care
of the visiting organizations at the unveil-
ing of the Lee monument, have issued a
circular giving notice that tho railroads
have granted q rate of one cent for each
mile travelled to all organizations and III
dividuals.
They also give information that all visit
inc organizations will be sheltered.
Meals have been arranged at twenty-five
cents each at responsible restaurants.
The committee also desire to know what
! organizations will bring camp equipage
and desire to camp so that space may be
allotted.
They also desire to know the exact date
and hour of each arrival, and such other
information in regard to the visiting organi-
cations.
The information to be sent not later than
May 18th. Address Captain Thomas Elicit.
| No. 20 north Ninth street, Richmond.
The Seventh Regiment VIII Not Come.
The following special telegram to the
| UtSp(fcI lTOIu NtW iOl AON'f'NN ~ - -
this morning confirms the opinion express
ed yesterday that the Seventh regiment
would not come TO the unveiling.
AT the Office of the Adjutsnt OF the
Seventh regiment tonight it was stated that
| the regiment would not GO TO Richmond:
THE only reason for this decision" said
the Adjutant, lis that we find it would be
too great hardship TO ride to Richmond
on the 29th. parade oil day there, and then
return 20 I've here to participate IN the pa
rade of Decoration day. That would gve,
us at least twenty eight hours of parade. "
VARIETY OF OPINIONS.
There has been quite variety OF opln-
| ions expressed upon the subject" con-
| tinued the Adjutant, land large number
of letters. some advocating going. others
remaining, have been received at this
Office. We have also received papers
from all over the South, In when
| the matter is discussed in all its
| different phases. From Northern