Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-10-31


The shubrick, the first torpedo-boat
built I'm the South Will be launched from
the yards OF the W. r. Trigg Company
this afternoon.
President William Mckinley and ma
i9rity Of the members of bis Cabinet, to-
gether with large number of naval Off
GERS and attaches. will attend the launch
ing which will be "a notable event in the
history Of the city.
Despite the threatening weather Of yes
terday large crowds Of visitors arrived on
the evening trains and AN Of the rail-
roads expect heavy uaye. this morning.
The launching VIII De- preceded by big
trades parade. and tonight there will be
O magnificent display of fireworks on the
Lee monument grounds. Both Of these
features promise TO surpass anything OF
tho Kind ever undertaken here.
The work of decorating went steadily on
yesterday. Notwithstanding the cold wind
and rain. and the distinguished visitors
viii find the public buildings, stores, and
residences displaying bunting, flags. and
portraits The city is prepared to well
come her guests. and throws her hospita-
bic gates wide open 10 them.
The launching Of the shubrick marks
The beginning Of an epoch in Virginia HIS
tory which is greeted enthusiastically on
all sides. and so much interest attaches to
the occasion that visitors from all over
this State and from neighboring states
are 6ocking into the city on every train,
and the indications are that the city will
be called upon to entertain a large crowd
during the next three days
Anticipating this. every arrangement
has been made by the Civic Carnival
Committee and the City Council for pro-
perly caring for all who may honor the
city with their presence and entertain
ments will be provided with lavish hand.
The first event Of great interest to take
place Is the trades parade, magnificent
pageant which Hill pass through the
principal streets of the city. beginning at
DO o'clock. This parade Will be reviewed
lv the President from the Jefferson. ana
ter the Chief Magistrate and party
B. we lunched the launching will take
ace.
WELCOME THE PRESIDENT.
OF course, much interest attaches TO
the visit Of the President; and he, to-
eethcr with the distinguished visitors
who accompany him, will be given royal
welcome TO the city, not only by the peO-
PIE or Richmond but by the thousands
who viii larry awhile within our midst
Nlr. Mckinley and party will travel from
Washington In a special train Of six Pull
man cars. and Will reach Elba at 1l15
o'clock A delegation of Richmond gem
tlemen. together with Governor Tyler
win 20 UP 10 Ashland to meet the Presi-
dent. and at that place Governor Tyler
wiz extend Mr.. Mckinley welcome TO
Virginia.
The presidential party will be met at
rlba bv Mayor Taylor, who will welcome
the President in behalf of the city. Car
rIaqes viii then be taken to the Jefferson,
where the presidential party viii review
ff. parade the President and Cabinet
and ladies. together with the Reception
Committee and the City Council occupy
ira the upper balcony, and the reihainueI
of The Washington party, togelher WIN
the civic Carnival Committee, occupying
the lower balcony
THE TRADES PARADE.
Tho parade. which will form on Broad
street between Third and Eleventh, ac-
c1rdlng 10 the order printed in sunday >
Dispatch. viii move from Eleventh street
un Broad al 10 o'clock, and it Is estimaleu
that the head Of the procession VIII reach
the Jefferson a few minutes after lhe al =.
rival Of the presidential party The pa
rade viii be headed by the chief marshal
and his aides. and will move as follows
From Eleventh street up Broad 10
Adams. south IN Adams 20 Grace, east
on Grace TO Ryand, south on Ryland 10
Franklin cast on Franklin 70 Third
north on Third 20 Grace. east on Grace
to sixth. south or Sixth 70 Main, ana
thence east 70 Twenty-second. where II
viii disband.
u is the purpose OF Chlef-Marshal
Tryers 10 start the parade moving
promptly on time. and rain or shine II
wl be- carried out as originally planned
tHl The entire line Of march VIII De gone
over II is estimated that there viii be
n.riv is0 floats In line. ana these. to-
ge'hcr with the military ana CIVIC poules
and the bands. will stretch the procession
olt 20 "a length Of more than two miles.
Tho various divisions Will form on side
streets from Eleventh TO THIRD.
The parade II thought 10 hold many
surprises IN store.
THE LUNCHEON.
A. soon as the rear Of the parade
passes the Jefferson, the pfesiden'i'i
party. together with those who arc re-
odYing them, viii repair 10 the masni-
hreni dining haE Of the Jefferson, where
luncheon viii be served. At o'clock
the distinguished visitors Will leave the