The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-05-21

NEW ORLEANS, La, May 20.--Swel-
tcring under the fierce rays OF an almost
tropical sun, New Orleans to-day resem-
bled a great oven.
The mighty Mississippi lay agleam like
a river OF fire. rejecting from its tawny
bosom the white. hot rays But not one
jot did the gayety OF the visiting thous-
andR abate.
SETTLING sea OF humanity crowded the
broad streets of modern New Orleans and
the narrow thoroughfares of the French
quarter almost to suffocatlon. while the
strains of ..Dixie," the Bonnie Blue
Flag" and other soul-stlrring. wartime
melodies.
A notable feature OF to-day was the
reception extended to Mrs. stonewall
Jackson at the headquarters OF the Wash
InEton Artillery by the Confederate Ne
mortal Associations Of the South. The
venerable widow of the great soldier re-
ceived an ovation.
Another delightful affair was the ball
tonight OF the Sons Of Confederate Vet
erans, which was attended by the youth
and beauty of the city.
A we'll deserved honor was done Judge
George l.. Christisr to-day. Judge G Gtr!s-
tian is chairman of the History Commit
toe Of the Grand Camp OF Confederate
Veterans OF Virginia. and his recent re-
port to that body Is regarded as one OF
the ablest papers of years. The United
Confederate Veterans to-day showed their
appreciation OF its worth by adopting 1t
as an expression of the views Of the
whole body.
HOsPITABLE TREATMENT.
Yirginlans. IIo owitZers and veterans have
never experienced more hospftable treat
ment than that accorded theme here. nor
has any city ever had a more gentlemanly
and altogether desirable delegation than
that sent by the Old Dominion, under the
leadership of Captain Myers and Lieuten-
ant Taylor.
The Howltzers have had tho time OF
their+lives The city has been thrown
open to them and cards Of admission Is
sued to almost every prominent club. In
Guiding the Young Mems Gymnastic Club.
the Whist, Chess and Checker Club and
the Democratic Club. the Tammany OF
Louisiana.
Last night Lteutenant-Colonel John Sui
lvan. Of the Louisiana Field Artillery.
whose guests the Richmond Howitzers
aro. took Captain Myers to a meeting OF
the City Council here. There he was ac-
corded by resolution a seat within the
rail- Later he and his officers were en-
tertnined by Colonel Sullivan.
This morning Judges Moore and Beau
regard, Of the State District Court, the
latter brother of General G. T. Beau
regard, called on Captain Myers and the
IIowitzers. The Richmond boys will be
gwen a prominent place in the great pa
rnde, which may be held Thursday In
stead OF Friday ns at first intended.
The party will leave for Richmond on
the return trip at4 o'clock Sunday after
room. Monday they will be the guests of
the Fifth Maryland Regiment In Atlanta.
They will reach home Tuesday evening.
Judge and Mrs. Christian and Miss
katherine IIawes will leave for home Fri
day evening
Grand Commander ID. P. Cox reached
New Orleans to-day to take part in the
meeting of the Sons OF Confederate Vet
erans,
The health of all the Richmond party
has been excellent while here. The only
danger In prospect Is death from too much
kindness,
SERVICES TOR DEAD.
To-day's session OF the Confederate
reunion opened with a prayer. The first
words of the petition for divine guidance
ana blessing were spoken by the chap
lain, while the echoes of "taps," the most
sad and yet the most beautiful of all
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