Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-02-13
been unceasing in his efforts 70 please
them, which is highly appreciated by the
party. II. RsC
The Richmondera at Annsston.
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theu', which is highly appreciated by syase the
party. E. RsC'
The Richmonders at Annsston.
Especial from Our stan correspondens1
ANNIsroS, Ala, February 12.--The Rich.
mond Howitzers, the Veterans, and their
party left Birmingham at 2 o'clock this
afternoon. They were escorted TO the
tram by largo number of people. mostly
NirRinians, and several officers OF tho local
military. Baby" George Mountcastle
attracted universal attention and admira-
ton, and one individual actually had
the nerve" TO come up and ask him
whether he was over six feet or not, saying
that he had bet drinks that the round and
genial Confederate was over that height.
The Howitzers as usual executed musi-
cal selection from one OF Sam Jones's
hymns while waiting for the train leaving
Birmingham. The party departed from
the magic city on the Danyille train amid
mighty cheers.
ARRIVAL AT ADMISSION.
At SIS o'clock they arrived in Admission,
O beautiful town which has sprung up as il
by superhuman power amid the beautiful
hills Of the Mineral State. When the visit
ors reached " the sun was Just sinking be-
hind the mountains, which were capped
with silver and golden clouds, and the
strains of Dixie" foated ont upon the
air. Much to the surprise of every one q
detachment Of military. beautifully uni
formed was awaiting the Virginia soldiers
and veterans. They were the Admission
Rifles. handsome organization, under the
command of Captain Caldwell.
VOCAL coMPID6ENTs.
The Howitzers were then drawn mp and
marched 20 the Anniston Inu, a magnificent
hotel, which IS situated upon gently
sloping hillock not far from the depot
Hating upon tho turf in front of the
house the Howitzers cheered vociferously,
while the Alabama boys returned the COM
pliment.
The visitors were then rendered de-
lightful supper by the citizens of the pretty
town, the Admission Land and Improve
ment Company, and Colonel John nj. Nc
kleroy. formerly Lieutenant-Governor Of
Alabama, and more recently candidate for
Governor.
DANCING AND spEECH-MAKING.
After the meal dancing was participated
in and the visitors we're made perfectly at
home Colonel A. w. Archer, on behalf Of
Lee Camp. thanked the Admission people
for the cordial reception they had re-
ceiyed. Speeches were also made by Dr.
J. w. Overton, Of Anniston; MIR. w. L.
White. of the Howitzers; MIR. Pelham
Agee, and Captain Edward Caldwell, COM
mander of the Admission Rifles.
AnnlstOn, which was OF one time men,
toned as the future home of Assistant
Bishop Jackson, now of Alabama, and
formerly pastor of Grace Episcopal church,
is q beautiful and growing town. 1t is
only seven years old, but already has q
population Of over 1900 and is now the
fourth cIty of Alabama.
SLIGHTLY INDIsPoSED.
Captain John Hutcheson, Captain A. B.
Guigon. Sergeant Austin, and several
Others are feeling slightly lndisposed to-
night and did not leave the train. Their
sickness seems to be caused principally by
fatigue from travel.
AN OLD FRIEND.
Mr.. w. G.. Rider. formerly Of the Rich
mond and Danville railroad, of Richmond,
but recently transferred TO the Georgia
Pacific at Birmingham, arrived in that city
this morning. He gladly greeted the How
itzers and Veterans. He is awfully blue at
leaving Richmond. The Howitzers are now
entertaining the many pretty girls of An
niston and the guests of the hotel with
Virginia songs and Mr.. Polk Miller pre-
sides OF the piano. The Rchmonders leave
here tonight about 1890 o'clock.
E.R.C.