Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-04
'GALA DAY IN VIRGINIA
fredericksburg Scene ofSpan-
ish War Veterans Reunion.
THE FOURTH IMMUNES
MEN IN BLUE AND GRAY CROWD
THE STREETS.
Thousands of People From Surrounding
Country Participate in Cere-
monies of the Day.
THE FOURTH IMMUNES
Special From STAFF Correspondent.


FREDERICKSBURG. VA. July T.
This is a gala day in this quaint old town
of historical memories. On all sides are
uniformed men, some wearing the Union
blue. others the Confederate gray. while
some wear the two colors in combination
The latter are Spanish War Veterans in
their distinctive uniform of blue and gray.
"Old Glory is In evidence on all sides.
THE scene reminds me of the stirring
days Of war forty-three years ago." said
confederate veteran, only were all
wearing Yankee flags today instead of the
stars and bars. under which l fought and
lost this arm. raising the empty sleeve of
his old gray Jacket Now all love the
Old flag God bless her, May she always
wave in triumph
This is given to illustrate the sentiment
that is contagious here today. Only patr-
Otto utterances are heard and if anyone
had doubt of the complete unity of this
country it would be quickly dispelled were
they here to witness the brotherly com
mingling of the warriors of the north and
those of the sunny southland.
The 4th United States Volunteer Infantry
Ummunes) in which Washington is inter-
ested because four of its companies were
raised. equipped and mustered in there. is
holding a reunion here today Last night
there camp fire in the opera house.
the speakers icing members of the G. A. r..
tUt ulteu CONIeueFdte veterans, the
United Spanish War Veterans and leading
citizens of Fredericksburg. This was fol-
lowed today by an elaborate program. which
was arranged by committees of the leading
citizens of Fredericksburg.
Program of the Day
At 10 o'clock this morning there was an
open-air reunion on the old camp ground.
All veterans Of all wars had been invited
to be present and were there in force,
III,
daughters The old battle-ground was Wis
tied. The ground over which the legions
OF Burnside were hurled against Marye's
Heights only TO be hurled back by the
gray-clad legions of Lee and Stonewall
Jackson. The famous stone wall and sunk
en- road were especial objects of interest,
was the beautiful national cemetery,
where sleep thousands OF boys in blue.
The story of how Cobb. the gallant Geor-
gian, died was retold, and how Meagher's
brave Irish brigade charged over and over
again against the stone wall behind which
crouched CObbs Georgia Legion. Today in
Fredericksburg many people are looking
backward to those old days. Aged veterans
are telling the younger soldiers how they
fought and the younger fellows reply
Yes, YOU taught us how to fight we
did in 'gs.
At noon an army dinner was served on
the camp ground. and central figure was
the tail form of Col. c. Emmett Urell. who
reached this town yesterday and received
a rousinG reception.
The Army Dinner.
The army dinner. which was served in the
open on the camp ground. comprised hard
tack, black coffee with pork and beans as
the piece de resistance. These "delicacies''
of the soldier menu were cooked in soldier
fashion and were greatly appreciated by
both citizen and soldier. There were i'm
prumptu speeches by Col. NJ. Emmett Urell,
Judge Lewis /. O'Neal of Washington and
others.
Line was formed for the parade at 1870
o'clock on the camp ground and moved at
O'Clock this afternoon. The route fol-
lowed was the same that the 4th Immunes
marched over July 4. 1895 just before their
departure for Florida and later Cuba. The
escort was the noted Washington Guard of
Fredericksburg. which has written its rec
ord In history in every war since the
of the revolution. The band played pa
Iriotic airs along the line of march. and en-
thusiasm ran high as the soldiers of Grant
and Sherman touched elbows with the vet
Grams OF Lee and Jackson. while behind
marched in solid columns the sons of both
who Joined forces and purposes in 1885 aad
fought under the old banner. procaiming
To the world that this was indeed a united
country for all time.
The parade was under the supervision OF
Chief Marshal L. ID. Cole. with the follow
ing aids: Capt. NJ. 3. Rowe, ]. 5. Woods,
commander of Maury Camp, Confederate
Veterans; w II. Hurkamp. commander
sons OF confederate veterans. Col NJ. En-
met trell. late Commander-in-chiefo of the
Spanish War Veterans. also of the G. A. r.
and Medal Of Honor Legion; Past Com
lnander Arthur Hendricks of the Depart
ment of the Potomac. G.. A. r.. and First
Lieut.. VIM. Peacock of the 18th Immunes,
representing the Sons of Union Veterans.
In the line were representatives. of the
following camps of Spanish War Veterans
of Washington: Miles. No. |; the Fourth
Immune, Harden and Lawton. The parade
is scheduled to arrive at the City Park at
O'Clock. when an address of welcome will
be made b. the mayor and responded to by
Capt. Fred w. Alexander of Washington.
on behalf OF the Fourth Immune regiment.
bOunutul spread has been prepared at
the park and it is proposed to spend the
evening in m.rth, reverly and Renaissance.
Entertainment Tonight
The citizens of Fredericksburg have pre-
pared an entertainment for their soldier
guests at IN, opera house at y O'Clock this
evening. where music addresses and more
Refreshments viii be features. This event
win close the festivities Of the day.
Tomorrow a meeting will be held at the
opera house at 10 am. to transact business
and perfect a permanent regimental organi-
zatlon OF the Fourth L. S. Volunteers
QmmuneSl.
Enthusiasm ran riot at the campare last
night In the opera house and soldiers of the
civil war. on both sides. and of the Spanish
war said things. The meeting was Ike a
ipNe leetSt between the blue and the gray
Commander Joseph l.. May of the 4th I'm
mune Command OF Washington was the
presiding officer. but he turned the gayel
over TO Capt. Fred w. Alexander of the
same camp, also an officer in the District
of Columbia department. on the platform
were Past Commander Arthur Hendricks
OF the G. \. r. of Washington Mr. John
+ May of Washington and others
Captain Hendricks Address.
The silk reglmental flag of the Fourth
immunes was the center piece OF the stage
while the auditorium was profuseIy deco
rated with the American colors. Captain
Alexander opened the meeting with a few
breezy remarks
Past Department Commander Arthur
Hendricks of Washington being called
upon related the experience OF the regiment
IN which ne served during the civil war
IN the formation OF veteran organization
and advocated In the strongest terms the
completion OF the movement I'm that direc-
zion taken by the Fourth Immunes He
narrated many incidents OF camp and field
which had cemented the ties formed dur
ing the soldier service and Illustrated the
many advantages derived not only in kaen-