The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-06-17
And ARRANGE halY Details Of il8 Great
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ILL APPROPRIATIONS APPR.VED
By the Special Council Commltiee-a Re
port submitted of the Military That
VIII Take Part-The Line OF March
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ENTERTAINING VETERANS.
The first question taken up was IN regard
TO the statement which hava been SO
widely published. that al veterans who
visited Richmond would Le FED and lodged
free.
General wise stated that he had re.
peatedly written letters correcting this
idea.
After discussion. it was the sense OF
tho committee that only organized bodies
OF veterans would be entertained. but that
individual veterans who could present
proper credentials would not be allowed 10
want Tor the necessities OF life. The
committee expressed itself as having 40
doubt that all veterans who can Will pro-
vide for themselves
A letter was read from Judge George
l.. Christian chairman Of the Hall Com
mittee stating that he had examined the
auditorium and found II in every way
satisfactory. Ho further stated that the
building would be formally turned over
10 the committee wednesday afternoon al
4 clock.
QUARTERS FOR VETERANS.
Colonel Charles T. Loehr chairman OF
the Committee on Er-ertainment and
quarters, reported that be had a list Of
TWO hundred boarding houses who would
receive guests besides tho various hotels
IN the city The rates. he said, ranged
from 81, s.. and 81. at the hotels 10 -
cents ana $loD at the boarding houses.
Colonel Loehr stated that he needed
money TO carry on the work he had I'm
hand, and also would be compelled 10
nave on office. on motion cf Major Ran
dolph. 500 was appropriated 20 his use.
Major Randolph stated that the Bel
Telephone Company had generously offered
10 put up phones free Cf charge for the
use OF the veterans committees and the
public during the reunion. and upon his
motion vote Of thanks was rendered the
Bel Company.
Colonel john b. Cary. chairman Of
the Finance Committee reported that
moro money was needed 20 make tho re-
unint a success. He thought. he sail
that ho could get a good deal OF money
hy solicitation if d. could get some one
- go ont and work with him. General
Wise senihed his Will ngnoss 10 assist
MIN. and Thursday morning was decided
upon as 'he day 90 BEG IN q canvass. Hon.
). j. Ellyson VIII also assist
THE COUNCIL COMM TTEE
The Council Committee. Of which Mr.
K. T. Briggs is chairman were then heard
from In regard 10 the expend ture OF the
money dcpafed hv the clft for .ho enter
talnment Of veterans. Mr. Turpin llr.
Woody, ard Mr. Dickarson were heard
from on the subject. rs we'll a. General
Wise. Colonel Cary Major Randolph and
OF ers.
There was a great deal of discussion
concerning the manner iu Whi the city's
money had oeen app. .rt.oned. which was
concl ded boy The special Council commit
fr ~
OF the Executive Committee up TO the
present time and q resolution was adopted
by the Council Committee 20 use the un-
appropriated balance OF the $1,000 as
they might deem best.
Major Sol Cutchius. Of the Committee
on Luierta.ume OF Military OrgauIza-
tons reported that his committee had se-
cured a number of vacant stores free
and expected 90 get others That oat
straw would Dee purchased and placed IN
these rooms for the men TO sleep on.
They would be- expected 10 bring their
own blankets and toilet articles.
Major Cutchins said that they expected
TO have about 200 men 10 entertain on
July ist 1910 ON the 2i and 100 G.
the 3d. They would be fed. he said. on
good. wholesome food. but no fancy dishes
need De expected
TROOPS COMING.
The following military commands have
signiacd their intention 20 visit Rich
m0rd.
Oslethrope Light Infantry. Of Savannah.
Ca. G0 men.
Tine Savannah Cadets, 55 men.
The Chatham Artillery, of savannah, 40
men
The Georgia Hussars, of Savannah.
The Forsyth Rifles. OF W.ustos y. c..
The Governors Guard. of Raleigh.
Hornets Nest Rifles OF Charlotte.
G0ldshoro Rifles, or Goldsboro.
Jefferson Davis Rifles, of Jasper. Texas.
Washington Guard. of Galveston. Texas.
The Oliver Guard, OF Groesbeck. Texas.
The following Virginia troops have re-
ported thar they VIII De present.
six companies OF the Second Virginia
Regiment.
Three companies of the Third Regiment.
Nine companies OF the Fourth Regi-
ment.
The Portsmouth Battalion. two com
ganies.
The Lynchburg Zouaves.
The First Regiment of Cavalry.
The Y. NJ. l. and Blacksburg Cadets.
The National Fenclbes and High School
Cadets OF Washington, -. G..
No troops will come from Maryland. on
account OF the date OF the reunion COM
ing so near 10 that Of the National En-
campmeut.
The committee was next engaged for
nearly an hour in settling the appropria-
tlOns for various objects which was hual-
ly satisfactorily arranged.
RECEIVE THE AUDITORIUM.
Colonel Murphy reported that the audi
torium was all finished. and would be
received from the contractor Wednesday
afternoon. but that on account Of the
rain the Traction Company would not be
ready 10 furnish ears 10 take them out.
lie wished, however. 70 see the whole
OF the Hall Committee there.
The question Of carriages was then
taken up. and a report submitted that
the matter had been arranged for Thirty
three carriages were needed, twenty-one
by the Executive Committee, and the
balance by the ladies'.
SONS OF VETERANS.
\ letter was read from Captain J. r. B.
Stuart and others. stating that on June
Soth IL was proposed TO hold a convention,
and desired % get the use Of the Audi
torum for fhat purpose. They propose TO
have n large meeting. and 10 secure
q number Of distinguished SPEAKERS.
The committee decided TO allow the
sons the use OF the Auditorium subject
10 whether the Confederate veterans wish
to use it on that night or not.
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Major Randolph reported that the line
of march had been changed so as tp go
down Broad 10 Eleventh. instead OF plrn-
ing at Ninth. This was done in irder 20
20 by the City Hall, to decorate which