The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-07-28

thrcc-inch guns be furnished to this
state. Following this Is the reply OF
Brigndier-G General William Crozler, chief
OF ordinance, United States army, convey
Ing information as to tho new guns, when
they would probably be completed, and
assuring the Governor that the new
material would be distributed to tho
States designated by the Secretary Of
War" and adding that mo consideration
has yet been given, SO far as known to
this office, to the subject Of such distri-
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The Governor Is assured that his COM
smtlnication, together with that of tho
Hon. John w. Daniel will be placed on
file and submitted to the Secretary Of
War for consideration when tho subject
of the distribution of tho new material
Is taken&lp. This reply Is dated Juno 7th.
a letter of June ~, 1906 is also included
In the correspondence. This was written
by the Governor to the Secretary Of War
and is brief, the Governor stating that
he respectfully makes application for
one OF the five new batteries Of four
guns each, to BIO completed about July
1st and prepared for use about Il month
later for the Richmond Howitzers, Of
this city.
Finally Colonc. Dempsey's telegram is
Included. It is dated Washington, July
81 1905, and addressed to the Governor
1t reads thus: Secretary of War authors
ICES me to say battery for Howitzers not
yet assigned, but will bo when guns
finished, some time this fall. Selection
made not solely on request of any one
person, but on that OF several backed
by recommendations Of inspecting off,
GERS
An Enjoyable Smoker.
Prior to this Incident the smoker was
a thoroughly enjoyable affair. The as
sembly room In the armory was attlalc-
lively garnished for the occasion and was
comfortably filled with an asscmblagc of
$50 or 200 persons, including members Of
the Howitzer Association and many In
vlted guests, among them Senator Mar
TIN. the guest of honor, and many of his
Richmond friends and supporters In his
sena torial campaign. Tables were placed
here and there, with light viands thereon,
and In one corner punch was served to
ALL. while cigars and pipes We're plentiful,
and all who cared to do so purfcd away
ut a fragrant Havana or pulled Il clay
pipe.
Captain Myers, who was chief host and
who presided at the Informal speaking
that followed, welcomed the guests and
ASSURED ElHcn lfaL ttnoSe occasions were
strictly informal and that he hoped all
would make themselves at home. A little
later on he called the asscmblagc to order
and read the following letter from Hon.
j. Taylor lGllyson, q distinguished war
member of the Howltzcrs:
Captain William NJ Myers, Commanding Rich
mond Howitzers:
Sir appreciate very much the kind nvi-
tatlon of the Leowitzers to be with, them to-
night to assist IN thanking Senator Martin for
the new sets OF guns and equipments for the
battery, which he has Just secured from the
United States government
am ondeared by the ,tenderest associations
with the old HowItzers BY reason Of my SER
vices with tho second company during the
tiers BY reason OF their splendid record In
time OF peace The new only need the same
opportunities to do AZ we'll In war as did the
. An engagement in n distant part Of the
State made before I received your Invitation.
makes 1t impossible for me to DO With you
May the occasion BIO one OF great ,pleasurre
your distinguished guest, as well as 10
yourself Is the most earnest Wish OF
'''N'' J. TAYi.oR ELLYsoN. (,