The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-05-13
Visitors from Pennsylvania on
Fredericksburg Battleflelds
IMMIGRANTS ARE NEEDED
This is Regarded In the Northern Neck
as the Only Solution Of the Labor
Problem There--Rival Steam
ers on the Rappahannock.
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FREDERICKSBURG, VA. May ia
large party Of Union veteran survivors
OF the One Hundred and Twenty-seventf
Pennsylvania Volunteers, who took part
In the battles here and in this sector
during the Civil War, arrived here al
an early hour this morning to hold theii
last reunion in the South and to visit
scenes where years ago, as young men
they took part In one OF the greatest con.
ficts in the annals Of war. A number OF
ladies were in the party. and their In.
terest and enthusiasm Is equal to that OF
the men. Colonel II. c. Altman, now OF
New York. Is In charge OF the party. and
among the ex-ofilcers present is Captain
Keenc, of Company D. The visitors are
busy Visiting all the historic points about
the city, and will also go to the Wilder
ness. Charlottesville and Spotsylvanla
Courthouse before returning. They have
established headquarters at the Exchange
Hotel here, and some Of the veterans
will remain several days.
The question of labor in the Northern
Neck has become so serious that some
of the leading citizens are advoca ting a
movement to provide some plan for In
duclng labor immigration to that section.
1t Is probable that an organized effort will
be made and a desirable class Of immi-
grants will be secured for that thrifty
section Of the State, where plenty of
work and inviting homes can be pro-
vded.
Tho opposition river steamers, the
Tourist of the Peoples Line, and the Car
olne, of the NWeems Line, continue to
race on the Rnppahannock, and every
day spectators gather at tho wharves
along the river to see which IS ahead.
Both steamers leave here at the same
hour for the down trips, and returning
leave Urbanna at the same hour. The
passenger travel by these boats and the
amount of freight shipped has greatly
increased and continues to increase with
each week. The fares and rates are cheap
and the schedules convenient They are
a valuable feeder to the trade of this
city from the Rappahannocls Valley.
The Culpeper Horse Show and Racing
which had practically gone
out Of existence, has been recognized
with the election Of the follwing officers:
G. j. Rixey, president; j. +. Latham,
secretary: c. w. Smith, manager; Drec-
tors, C. ]. Rixey. ]. Fl. Fletcher, G. s.
P. Triplett Lewis 3. Nelson, Jr., s.
Russell Smith, W. Z. coons and c. w.
July Sd and 4th, in connection with which
will be three running races and steeple
chase each day.
A horse belonging to Mr.. ]. W. john
son fell on some rocks in the street at
Orange Courthouse, the injuries result
ing fatally, and the owner IS now suths
the town Of Orange for $500 damages FOR
the horse.
Messrs. E. II. Jet and William Pollard.
while driving rapidly on the Falmouth
Road, were thrown violently from the
vehicle by the king bolt breaking ana
the front part Of the vehicle falling to
the ground. Their faces and bodies were
badly cut and bruised. Mr.. Jett who
held to the reins, was dragged some dis.
lance over the rocks by the frightened
horse, but succeeded in stopping him.
Rev. DR.. ]. S. Dill, who attended the
Southern BAPTIST convention at Savan-
nah, Ca, was taken III while there and
forced to return home, arriving here yes
friday He is confined to his home, but
somewhat improved.
Mr.. L. u. Cole, Jr., of this city. has
gone to Newport News to reside. having
secured a good business position there.