The Washington herald., 1907-05-31
sr-ri,l 70 The wa.hinEton Herald.

Special 70 The Washington Herald.
Richmond. Va. May 30-Agaln the
streets Of the old Confederate capital
quiver and rumble beneath the tread of
mal ching men IN gray. Throughout the
day they poured into the city from every
point Of the compass. swelling the great
throng already here. and adding 20 the
rising enthusiasm that marked the prog
ress of the opening sessions OF the Grand
Camp. Confederate Veterans.
Through vistas OF billowing Confeder-
ate colors the survivors Of the regiments
that fought the greatest battles Of mod
en military history wound their way
Everywhere they were greeted with
cordial welcome that cheered the heart
and gave assurance that the fidelity OF
the old days stIll lives in the memory
of the people Of the Mother Of States.
There was nothing 20 mar the spirit Of
the occasion. The day was perfect. The
temperature was that which made the
exercises for the day comfortable in
every way.
At $3.50 o'clock the United Confederate
y fA't ans Nft' hfhtl''A N' 'i'ifiF l'l dN Fl
being offered by Rev. John William Jones,
"the fighting parson." Gov. Swanson wei
coined the veterans to Virginia amid the
greatest enthusiasm the waving of Con-
federate flags and the bands playing
Dixie bringing the old men 10 their
feet with yells that shook the building
Mayor Carlton Mccarthy welcomed the
visitors to the city.
Practically the same programme was
carried ont az the meeting Of the Sons of
Confederate Veterans I'm the city Audi
torium. mile away from the meeting
place Of the veterans.
Meetings Adjourn Early.
All the meetings were comparatiyely
short. the naming Of committees ending
the sessions for the day. At 1870 o'clock
adjournment for the day was had, and
preparations were begun for tine parade
incidental 10 the uuveiling OF the Gen. J.
Z. 3. Stuart monument, which took place
az 2:30 o'clock.
The parade formed at Capitol Square
and moved out Grace street 10 Fifth. 10
Franklin. and 10 the monument Veter-
ans from every State We're I'm line The
men marched slowly. They are old and
feeble
Uniforms which had seen service in the
war were much In evidence. Battle-fags
carried by men who performed the same
service on the field Of battle were fire.
quent. The line was a long one with
many thousands of people lining the
route Of march. Every comfort for the
old men had been made. Water was at
every corner. and scores of volunteer
physicians were at hand 70 attend any
case IF sudden illness. Ambul8nccs were
I'm line for any emergency. Flags waved
and bands played, the people cheered.
and school children sang songs. II was
an inspiring sight
stuart Monument Unveiled.
The parade started at o'clock. and at
the monument the ceremonies began as
the head Of the column came up. At 2.S0
o'clock the monument 20 the great cav
alTyman was exposed % view, amid salvcs
of artillery. Thousands Of people yelled
rs the veil was drawn by little Miss
Virginia Stuart Willer granddaughter
Of Gen. Stuart.
Immediately following this the column
reformed and marched to HOLLYWOOD
where the graves Of 20.000 Confederate
dead were decorated with flowers by low
ing hands the patriotic societies paying
attention to the mound over each man.
Never before has the city been 50
crowded. II is doubtless the last time the
old men will come here. and they are
making the most Of it. and the city is do
ing the honors with lavish hand
Business is practically suspended while
tribute Is paid the memory of the dead
and honor to the survivors.