The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-05-13
STREET-CAR FACILITIES.
QUESTION or Transforming THE
yETERANsJs PROBABLf SETTLED.
Reunion Advisory Committees Important
Meeting sponsor for Maryiand-ihe
Parade on July I'd.

FisOry Committee or the COnicucfate lc-
nnlon was held last night at the Me-
lhanics' Inetitutc. with tho following
knenbcrs present: General Pcyton Wise
tchairman. Major y. V. Randolph. S. X.
Gatcs. Colonel John Murphy, General
Charles J.. Anderson, and Mr.. James n.
boyd. There were also in attendance
Iaptain Thomas Elicit, secretary Of the
Executive Committee. Captain ID. a.
t3rown. Captain John a. Hutchcson. Col
oncl John b. Cary, Colonel Charles II.
Iochr. Colonel G.. Percy Hawes. General
y. A. Brander. captain j. Taylor STRAIT
ton. and others.
THE APPROPRIATIONS.
IThe meeting was given up strictly to
business matters throughout. ana many
important details Of the approaching re-
lnion were arranged. The meeting was
called 20 order by Major n. V. Randolph.
pending the arrival of General Peyton
Wise, who was in attendance upon the
Board of Aldermen In the interests OF the
reunion. Major Randolph said that in
asmuch as the committee had met To
deal with the question Of appropriations
for various objects. among other mat
tofs 81 Importance. 1T would he well
FOR them TO bear in mind that only &c.,
geo was at present available. and very
probably only 300 more could be count
Ell on i'm the shape of money ana pro-
visions. In yeiw of these facts, he adj
vised that the appropriations be made as
small as was consistent with the proper
accomplishment of the objects In view.
Captain Elicit reported that SIS had
been received from the Daughters of the
COnfodcracy Of AIcXandria, and that John
BoNfe-Strango Camp had pledged SD ana
n.
Idlds. he said. were also expected from
other camps in different parts Of the
State.
STREET-CAR MATTER.
At this point General Peyton Wise re-
turned from the meeting of the Board
OF Aldermen and assumed the chair. Cen
eral Wise said that he was happy TO IN
form the committee that in his opinion,
the street-car question was at last set
tied satisfactorily. He had held a long
conference ne said. with Mr.. John :.
Williams. president of the Richmond
Traction Company. in the morning, and
had submitted 10 him a proposition that
the Traction Company allow the Rich
mond Railway and Electric Company 10
run its cars over the Broad-street tracks
Of the Traction Company during the
reunion. from Harrison and Broad and
Robinson aud Main TO the Exposition
Grounds. charging the old company rea-
sonable trackage for such use OF its lines.
General Wise said he had urged Mr..
Williams TO accede to this proposition
- using every possible argument, and that
Ajust prior to his coming TO the COM
Inittce meeting he had received assur-
,nces from MIR. Williams that he would
hccept this solution of the matter, depen-
lent. Of course. upon the action taken in
regard to the matter by the Richmond
Railway and Electric Company.
ScNs CT VETERANS.
Mr.. T.. W. Mahood. chairman Of the
Committee on Reception and Entertain
mont OF the Sons OF Veterans, reported
shat his committee had held meeting
last Friday night and had concluded that
Il would be better 10 lodge and feed the
Visiting Sons of Veterans along with the
veteran organizations. in the event that
this proposition was adopted the only
appropriation required by his committee
would be just enough 10 give the visiting
Sons of Veterans a reception one night.
The committee adopted the report OF
Nr. Mahood. and instructed Captain ID.
A. Brown, chairman of the Committee
ON Entertainment of Veterans, to issue
p thousand badges 10 the Sons Of Con-
federate Veterans. good for lodging and
food similar 10 those 10 be issued 10 the
Veterans.
WASHINGTON ARTILLERY.
Captain JOHN \. Hutcheson, pf the
Howitzers, reported that the Washington
Artillery, a crack organization Of New
Orleans, were anxious TO take part in the
reunion. but would not come without in
Nltation. lie said that the Howitzers
could lodge them IN their armOry but
could not feed them, ana he wished TO
know what assistance they could count ON
from the committee. There were. he said,
about l5O men IN the organization, and IL
would require 5000 10 take care OF them
properly
General Wise said that Mr.. Redford had
asked him 10 bring up the question OF
children marching in the parade, as has
been done on "A previous occasion. Mr..
Bedferd had reported that one thousand
children were willing 10 take part in the
parade. and he wanted TO know whether
anything could be expected in the way of
pccuniary assistance from the committee.
After thorough discussion Of the ques-
tion, 1t was decided to allow Mr. Red
ford 500 10 deiray all costs Of uniforms,
&c.
The matter Of the expenditure Of the
$4,000 appropriated by the city was then
taken up. and upon motion Of Colonel
dent Turpin. OF the Board Of Aldermen:
President Glover. Of the Common Coun-
Gil. and Mr.. Hardwicke. chairman of the
Finance Committee Of the Council. TO be-
come members Of the Advisory Commit
tee. 20 supervise. in conjunction with the
other members. the expenditure OF the
money donated by the city
General Wise made a report Of mis- in
terview with the ladies representing the
different memorial associations. and spoke
highly OF the spirit displayed by them in
being so willing O. cooperate with the
committees on plans for the entertain
mcnt and amusement of the veterans
while here.
BLACKSBURG CADETS.
Major Randolph reported that 20 men
were expected from Blacksburg according
TO letter received from DR.. Mcbride,
and stated that they would be quartered
or tho Soldiers Home grounds and fed in
the mess han OF the Soldiers Home.
Colonel Cary submitted report OF
meeting held 20 arrange for street car
facilities. and stated that petition had
been drawn and given Major Otway S
Allen for presentation TO the Council He
said that II the two companies showed
no disposition 10 come together and make
suitable arrangements. the matter would
be discussed before the Street Committee
at its meeting next Friday night.
SPONSOR FOR MARYLAND.
General Brander said that the privilege
ought 10 be extended TO the commanding
general OF the Department Of Mary land