Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-06-03
FIXING THE DETAILS.
A Busy Session Of The Reunion Advisory
Committee Last Night.
IN ORDER OF THEIR SECESSION.
Camps from the Various states
VIII BE Arranged After This
A salute to Re Fired.

presiding. The details Of the work I'm
connection with the reunion were fully
discussed. To accomplish the work map
ped out at least 5000 is needed in addi-
ton to the appropriation already made,
and Colonel John b. Cary, chairman of
the Finance Committee. expects 20 raise
this sum from the citizens Of Richmond.
Major Randolph, who will have charge
Of the parade on July ID, reported that
he had decided that the camps should be
formed in the column just In the order as
the States from which they came seeded,
with the exception that those from Nir-
ginla, as the hosts, should precede the
visiting organizations. This Will give the
visitors the best position in the park
when the exercises are held, as, accord
ing to Major Randolph's plan. the first to
enter will be stationed furthest from the
platform.
WILL HAVE WATER.
Captain ]. T.. 3. Stuart was present
during a portion Of the proceedings, and
stated that the Sons OF Veterans would
see that barrels of water were placed
along the line OF march, and In the park.
DR.. Parker. who was also present re-
ported that DR. Hugh Taylor, Or. Upshur.
DR.. Hoge and himself were taking steps
10 establish a corps Of surgeons during
the reunion and TO station ambulances
at different points along the line Of march
during the parade \ hospital tent will
be placed upon the XpOstiOn-Grounds,
where surgeons will be in charge.
The matter of arranging for the pro-
cramme was discussed at length, and was
finally placed IN the hands Of a COM
mittee. consisting of General Wise, Major
Randolph. and General Anderson. 10 be
considered fully. Bishop John b. Newton
will probably be asked TO offer prayer al
one Of the sessions Of the convention.
The City Council will be invited TO par
ticipate in the parade. and the present
Council which will not be I'm office during
the reunion. will be invited 10 occupy
seats upon the stage during the sessions
Of the convention.
TO FIRE A SALUTE.
II was decided to request the Howitzers
to fire n salute OF thirteen guns inn
mediately after the laying OF the corner
stone. The artillerymen will be stationed
on the Lee-monument grounds, and a
signal will be run up from the tower Of
Moore Memorial church at the proper
time.
There will only be 262 seats upon the
platform in Monroe Park. and tickets Will
be issued for these. Only those wearing
badges Of the association TO which they
belong will be admitted TO the enter
tainments to be held during the reunion.
1t was decided for the convenience OF
the veterans 90 allow a lunch counter
to he run on the Exposition-Grounds du-
ring the days of the reunion No other
privileges. however, will be granted, and
vendors Of red lemonade beer, popcorn,
peanuts. apples. etc, will have 10 Sis
pose Of their goods on the outside.
HOWITZERs ASSOCIATION.
The Howitzers' Association held a meet
Ing at the Chamber Of Commerce yester-
day afternoon for the purpose Of taking
steps to entertain the visiting artillery
men OF the organization. who will be here
during the reunion. There were present
Judge George l. Christian, Major Robert
Stiles. Captain b. Lorraine and Messrs.
:. Il. Hughes r. S. Bosher. G. l.. Todd,
T. Roberts Baker a. o. Jones. W. A.
Jones. r. II. Starke. Edward Gray, r.
b. Roberts. and w. G. Harvey. The
president, Mr.. s. b. Hughes. presided,
while Secretary Charles G.. Bosher re-
corded the proceedings. Judge Christian
offered a motion. which was adopted, re-
asking all Howitzers who propose visit
ing Richmond on the occasion Of the re-
union, and who have not made arrange
ments for their entertainment, 10 notify
the secretary by the 18th OF this month.
4 committee Of five win be appointed 10
make all necessary arrangements in re-
gard to the entertainment of the visit
ing artillerymen
HE WILL WALK HERE.
There is one veteran who is determined
TO be here during the reunion, and who
proposes TO walk from La Fayette. Ga,
to Richmond His name IS ]. w. Nash,
and he writes the Dispatch as follows:
la Fay2tte Ga. May %, 1886.
To the Editor Of the Dispatch:
The largest and one of the most in
teresting reunions Of the survivors of the
late war will be held in the historic city
OF Richmond. to meet in friendship and
commngle together again In this which
| trust will be a step in cementing this
united country to more friendly relations
between the States Of this Union. That
all of the opposing armies could meet
again at these reunions would be a great
pleasure Many are denied, and for this
reason / propose 10 make the trip through
to Richmond on foot, as l am so anxious
TO see the old capital and some of the
backgrounds around Richmond. [ pro-
pose making the trip through East Ten
nessee and the portion Of Virginia that
will be most convenient / hope TO ger
aid and encouragement from the press ana
citizens through the States
j. w. NASH,
Ninth Georgia Volunteers. Anderson's
Brigade, LOngstreets Corps.
REUNION NOTES.
n. b. Forest Camp Of CHATTANOOGA.
Tenn, met last night 10 make arrange
ments for attending the reunion.
r. w. Smith. editor Of the Macon CGa)
Telegraph, writes that a fund is being
raised there TO send thirty or forty old
veterans 10 the reunion, who are unable
TO pay their expenses. He wishes to
know II they will be entertained free.
Mr. NJ. c. Lipscomb writes from Denl-
son. Tex, complaining Of the high railroad
rates from the Lone Star State.
Twenty-Five or thirty veterans will be
here from GAINESVILLE, Va.
Colonel O. +. Morgan, commander OF
the 4. L. Hill Camp. OF Petersburg, was
IN the city yesterday making arrange
ments FOR the stay Of that organization
here during the reunion.
General Gordon has issued orders call
ing the attention Of the veterans through
out the South to the unwilling Of the
winchester monument. on July ith. The
general commanding has also issued an
order urging the formation Of at least 20l
more camps between now and the re-
union, so as to make grand total OF
1000 organizations when the reunion is
held.
Under the impression that Mr.. A. "
Archer was still conducting the Exchange
and Ballard hotels, many persons have
written 10 him to reserve them rooms
~. ion
ceived letters from Texas. Louisiana. Ms
sssippi Massachusetts,. New York. and