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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-05-31

And now, my comrades, our task Is
done. This day, SO long expected. has
come at last to bless our vision and
rejoice our hearts. Again Stuart rides
with his great commander who himself
wrote the epitaph of his chief of cav
airy. In official orders announcing his
death to the army May 20. 1864, Cen
eral Lee said:
among the gallant soldiers who
have fallen in this war General Stuart
was second to none in valor, in zeal
and in unllinching devotion to his
country. His achievements form a
conspicuous part of the history of this
army, with which his name and SER
vices will be forever associated. To
military capacity of high order ana
TO the nobler virtues of the soldier he
added the brighter graces of pure
life. guided and sustained by the
Christians faith and hope. The mys-
FERROUS hand OF an all-wise GOD mas
removed him from the scene OF MS
usefulness and fame
Inspiring Influence.
And he added these words, carved
upon this monument and craven In our
hearts,:
His grateful countrymen will
mourn his loss and cherish his mem
ory To his comrades In arms he mas
left the proud recollection of his deeds
and the inspiring influence Oh MS eA-
ample"
once more Stuart rides with Lee,
and again / see him, as on the plains
of Brandy, the phantom horsemer
pass him in review. Their survivors
now on the eve of life's last battle
eyclaimlng now as then, "Te morituri
salutamus,"
Some of Stuart's pupils in the art
of war have grown wiser. they think
than their MASTER and some have
made bold to write themselves down as
critics after the event. General Lee
once wrote that even as poor gem
eral as he himself was could see what
might have been done after the battle
was over 1t has been truly said tina,
the general who never made mistake
never fought Il battle.
But now, waving all controversy ant
comparison, Stuart stands upon the
record inscribed upon this monument
The testimony of two witnesses is
true-the witnesses are Stonewall Jack,
son and Robert T.. Lee.
To the city of Richmond as it's faith
full guardian, we commit this monu-
ment, in whose care and keeping II
will henceforth stand IN token of @
peoples SIHtitiuc anu ~ pc'poe''u
memory OF his heroic name.
Stuart.
i've called his name. a statue stern
and vast,
1t rests enthroned upon the mighty
past.
Fit plinth for him whose image in the
mind
Looms up as that of one by God de-
signed.
Fit plinth in sooth. The mighty pas
for him,
Whose simple name Is Glory's synonym
Even Fancys self in her enchanted
sleep
Can dream no future which may ceas,
to keep
His name is guard, like sentinel ant
cry
From Times great bastions: 1T shall
never die"
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-05-31

sion. nearly all the grand and division
officers were included.
at to-day's session Colonel James
Mann, of Virginia, will present the re-
port of the committee on the woman's
monument. and spirited discussion is
anticipated.
Greatly Pleased.
The commander-in- chief of the United
Sens of Confederate Veterans, DR..
Thomas FL owen. of Montgomery,
Ala, is the scholar of the Sons or
ganization, and one of the foremost OF
the younger literary men and hiatori-
cal students of the South. He is a
serious, thoughtful and forceful man
of high purpose and unselfish patriot
ism.
In conversation with q Times Dis
patch representative Yesterday, DR.
owen expressed himself as greatly
pleased with his visit to Richmond
Although suffering severe physical pain
and naturally disturbed by reason OF
his wife's illness, he was present al
the Auditorium yesterday morning
and opened the convention of the Sons
Speaking of the organization. it's con-
dltion, its aims and its achievements
| he said:
ile Eonieue Ia was never IL pet
esi ~, '.ut' ti.l ''s einsls
~ ,iou' tlle se,eiai '>ou'tl
,l,' VII .d''lps ~ seNefa-
NJ t'.ei u anu Westeiii Sta'es' y iarse
~ oen.ase oi ''lese - ~ soou STAND,
and historical work.
THE confederation is strictly a his.
torlcal and benevolent organization
It's aiS1 is to afford relief TO needy
| confederate veterans, their WIDOWS an(
orphans; to mark the spots made ia
nous In the great campaigns of the
war; to assist in the erection OF monu-
ments and memorials, and to preserve
In unsullied purity the history CT the
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-05-31
battles, heroes, soldiers without fear
and without reproach.
''Welcome! Oh, welcome homc
Grcciin, In CniuIi,nilrr.

battles, heroes. soldiers without fear
and without reproach.
"Welcome! oh, welcome home!
Greeting to Commander.
Il will now turn this convention ane
this hall over to the command of one
of the grandest men in our ranks.
Comrades, salute your grand commaId
er, General Stephen ID. Lee, of MIS-
sissippi."
In these few words Gen. Boiling In
troduced the grand commander of the
United Confederate Veterans.
The venerable old fighter walked to
the front of the stage and picked up
the gavel but he could not say a word
that could be heard. The applause was
simply deafeninS.
AsHfe all the old soldiers arose 1ss
Their chairs. waved their hats and teIkv
handkerchief and cheered unth the
last one of them was so hoarse his
voice could scarcely be heard two rows
of seats ahead of him.
Addressing his remarks first to Cow
ernor Swanson. Mayor Mccarthy and
Mr.. Morgan, General Lee made response
to the addresses OF welcome ana then
in tender terms he spoke to the long
thin gray line" His speech, given in
full elsewhere. was a brave defense OF
the principles for which the veterans
fought, bled and died.
General nIlcl<Ie Delayed.
Owing to the failure of the train
on which Adjutant General Mlckle IS
travelling from New Orleans to make
connection at Birmingham and Atlanta,
that distinguished officer could not DO
in attendance upon the meeting yes
terday morning, and as all the papers
of the organization are In his delayed
trunk, the business of the convention
could not be taken up.
This fact was stated by the grand
lcommander and then, after several an
| nouncements of side meetings were
made, the convention. on motion oi
I.ieutenant- Governor Ellyson ADJOURNED
Ito 10,o'clock this morning.
The delay in the transaction oar Of II pu ex.
| fent does not mean much to the ola
soldiers The fact is the h Tansaaa r nas
onnual gathering is simply reunion.
and that is being held all over ,n the the
Ecity-on the street corners; ~ a,,, ..,o
hotels, at the various State headquar-
tors, in the homes of the hospitanle
people of ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS ana
anywhere that old vets meet and taik
over the stirring events OF tortS-siA
years ago,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-05-31

SIS 1t meaningless ceremony for
sons to bid their own fathers well
come?
"Can we forget the priceless heritage
which is ours because we are Sons of
Confederate Veterans?
"Can we fail to remember that mill
tary annals record no martial achieve
ments SURPRISING those of the armies
of the Confederacy; that these armies
fought for principle, not power, sur
rendering all things save honor, which
men hold dear, to follow that splendid
red cross flag, which to-day, though
'furled forever and with no place
among the banners Of the nations we
proudly cherish and revere, because all
untarnished by dishonor. it Is hallowed
by the blood of thousands from the
ranks as well as of scores of those
rare spirits. who taken by the swift
winged Valkyries from the very rush
of battle are waiting In that glorious
Valhalln where the choicest spirits of
the slain are marshalled for the final
contest of the Gods? Can we remem-
Der these things and not be deeply
moved by the almost sacred inspira-
ton which comes with the knowledge
that these men are our own fathers,
bone of our bone and flesh of our
flesh?
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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-05-31
Iusplrinr Influence

And he added these words, carved
upon this monument and craven in our
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-05-31
STREET CARS STOPPED n
ny FLOODS IN HEAUMoNT

RnAtTMONT, TF.N-AS, May aU,----'I NO
teayiest rain In the history of this
city has been falling since last night.
trhs city is flooded with water, and in
some sections is from one to four feet
deem Telephone service has been
crippled and street cars are suspended on
some lines. .rhe Southern Pacific
tracks are washed away out thirty
three miles west of here. temporarily
stopping traffic on the main line. *
wind storm struck the business centre
OF the city, seriously damaging sew
oval large buildings.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-05-31
CONFEDERATE ARMY
At STUART Statue
Continued from Fourth Page,)

Continued from Fourth Page,)
was the Forty-thrd Battalion of Vlr-
ginia Cavalry under the brave, si,llful
and distinguished commander, Colonel
John S. Mostly. Their heroic deeds
form part of the glory achieved by the
army, and we link their names with
the Cavalry Corps in loving Fellowship
and everlasting honor
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-05-31

In few words, introduced Mr.. George
r. Wyman, of Louisville, commanding
the Army of Northern Virginia De-
partment, who after briefly acknowl-
edging the greetings, presented DR..
Thomas NJ Owen, of Montgomery, Ala,
commander in chief of the U. S. C. W,
who congratulated those present upon
their presence and interest, and paid
a tribute to the men whose sons Were
here assembled. COMMUNICATIVE Chief
Owen announced that he could be
found at any reasonable hour at the
Richmond Hotel. but that owing to
illness In his family, he would prob
ably not be able to be present at all
times, but hoped to be here.
Acknowledgement Sexton called the
roll of officers. but the calling of the
roll of the 500 camps was dispensed
with and the various camps were re-
quested to deliver their credentials to
the adjutant- general who in turn will
deliver them to the committee on ere
dent!als.
Commander Owen stated that in &C
cordance with It's custom. the conven-
ton would name committee to ex-
tend formal greetings to the conven-
ton of the fathers. He then announced
the following to constitute that COM
mittee: Chairman. John w. Apperson
of Memphis; w. P. Lane, of Texas; A
D. Smith. Jr., of West Virginia; Leland
Hume, of Tennessee. and e. Lee Trim
| BILE, Of Wytheville. Va.
| 1t was stated that the names of the
| committee on credentials would be an.
nounced later.
| At this point Colonel John w. APP
person. of Memphis, Tenn, Happy
Jack" Apperson. arose and In feeling
| terms announced tho Illness OF the
wife of Commander-in In Chief Owen
and expressed the regret of the con
| vention. He then proposed that the
| convention extend a rising vote OF
| sympathy with Commander Owen. anG
to request him to assure Mrs Over
of the sympathy OF his comrades.
Colonel Apperson put the motion
and 1t was unanimously carried.
Women's Monument.
At this point Commander Owen in.
| troduced "that noble veteran" Colone,
Tlchenor. of New Orleans, who would
speak of the woman's monument to be
reared by the sons. Colonel Tichenol
was accorded an enthusiastic welcome
as he arose.
AS the originator and advocate OF
tho woman's monument. he protested
against any change in the plan, ant
announced that he would later submit
an argument against the proposition tt
change or abandon the project.
Commander II. B. Thomasson. of thi.
city, announced that the official pre-.
serNation OF the sponsors anu maid.
OF honor would be made ut night, ant
that the Hon. Edwin b. Cox would max,
tho address of welcome. and that The
response would BIO made by Mr.. Il. N
Scudder of Vicksburg, Miss. Tho pro
sentation OF tho sponsors and maids
by Rev. J. S. Foster and the respons'
by Commandant Hart, of Bcauregar,
Camp, of New Orleans. were also an
nounced,
Tho convention then took recos
until the eXening, and Commander-in
Chief Owen held an informal recep
ton on the rostrum. He was greeted
by nearly all tho prominent Sons ant
by a number of maids and sponsors.
or those present at tho opening scs
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-05-31
ITALIANS FIGHT DuEL
OVER YOUNG GIRL

PHILADELPHIA. PA. May 30
Augustine Celesti dged twenty-five
years. WAS shot and killed, and Gta-
coma Maromi, aged thirty years and
Vincent Costa, thirty seven years.
were fatally wounded in pistol duel,
IN which the injured men engaged hero
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-05-31
co TO
Jamestown Exposition
Via C. & O.

Excursion trains leave Richmond
Tomorrow (saturday), June LIST, a.
NJ sl.50 round trip, Shortest and
quickest route. The only way 70 sea
the war-ships. n
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-05-31
Comrnandcr Speaks.

Commander Thomasson Briefly well
coined the sons to the historic city,
which their fathers had so vallantly
defended forty years ago. He gave
the visitors cordial greeting and
turned over to them the keys of the
city.
Hon. u. Leo Trlmble, of Wythevilie.
was introduced. and In a few gracious
and graceful words, he presented Dl-
vision Commander James p. Banks, Of
Petersburg. commanding the Virginia
Division, Division Commander Banks.
w1theRt the Formally. Of q speech. but
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-05-31
he convention then adjourned.
Morning Session.

Morning Session.
It was 1915 o'clock before COM
mander z. B. Thomasson raped tho
convention of the United Sons OF Con-
federate Veterans to order. Even at
that hour only about 200 of the sons
had gathered at tho Auditorium. al
though there were probably 1000 in
the city.
Owing to tho late hour of assem-
bling, Commander Thomasson made no
formal address, but merely raped the
assembly to order.
Immediately following this. a drum
and fife corps gave spirited rendition
OF Dixie. which aroused great en-
thusiasm and demonstrated that the
sons were not unfamiliar with the
"Rebol yell" of their forefathers.
Rev. John w. Caldwell. of New Or
leans, offered a fervent and approprl-
ate prayer for the great gathering of
tho veterans and of the sons of vete-
rams, and invoked divine blessing upon
all
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1907-03-27
ELEMENT OF "couRTEsY."

Courtesy seems to be woefully
lacking on the part of the metropoli-
tan police board, according to the
statements given out the past few
days. First the city council is ag-
grieved because the board sees fit to
increase the membership of the police
force without consulting the council,
which has nothing to do with the mat
ter but pay the bills, and then prom
inent democrats are aggrieved because
the board saw fit to name democrat
to the force without consulting them.
We do not know how far the element
of courtesy" enters into the duties of
the police board but the members
1.-TWO in number by the grace of Gov
ernor Hanly) seem inclined to the be-
lief that they were appointed to run
the police department on their own
responsibility without calling in help.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1907-03-27
GIFT BY D. G. REID.

With his usual liberality toward his
home city, Daniel G. Reid has come
forward with a handsome gift to the
Y. NJ C. A., but he wants the people
to. do their part by subscribing $4,000.
In other words. Mr.. Reid, according to
the sscriptura1 injunction, is willing to
helpsthose who help themselves. The
most encouraging thing about the
gift by Mr.. Reid is the fact that it
came practicalIysunsolicite and simp-
Iy from desire on his part to help
a worthy cause. Soon after the move
ment was first started Mr.. Reid
CHANGED to be in Richmond and offer
cd subscription at that time but
the committee did not see fit to accept
it, hoping that it would be possible to
raise the entire fund without calling
upon non-residents. Finally, when
Mr.. Reid renewed the offer, it was
deemed best to accept it because of
the new life it would instill and from
the fact that it would practically make
the success of the movement certain.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1907-03-27
HOME-TRADE CLUBS
They Should Be Organized
and Active in Every
Community.
PATRONIzE HOME MERCHANTS
The Great Danger to Local Interests
That Are Found in the Mail
Order Systens-Educate
the Public.

Copyrighted. 1906. by Alfred c. Clark
Why should we trade at home ?
Why should we consider home in any
way more than any other place unless
it pays US inanciaIIy2 First, because
it IS our home The pride we should
take in the prosperity of our home
town and our neighbors should be suf-
hcient inducement to give them the
preference. Second. because beyond
all doubt or question, it pays from a
money point.
The greatest menace to the country
merchant to-day is the mail order
business, and with the decline of the
country merchant comes inevitable
loss to the citizens of both town and
country. What at first was considered
a great convenience and an exhibition
of commendable enterprise has grown
to be one of the crying commercial
evils The success of the mail order
house is the result of constant, ex-
tensive and intelligent advertising. 1t
is not by persistent swindling as some
tell us, for no business was ever built
up in that way. The home merchant
can do no better than to adopt the
same method, the judicious use of
printers ink.
While the merchants are the heav-
lest immediate losers, and could do
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1907-03-27
OPPORTUNITY Is PRESENTED.

All those who belong to the Com.
mercial club (and many who do not
should john should unite in an effort
to make this organization an increas-
ed factor in the affairs of the city. A
banquet and smoker is being arranged
for next week and at that time it is
hoped to increase the friendly feeling
among the business men and unite
them more effectually for the com
mon good. Under the administration
of John F. Mccarthy, the new presi-
dent, and with a capable permanent
secretary in the person of VIII Fer
guson, who is to give his entire time
TO the club, there would appear to be
no reason why it cannot accomplish
much. provided the business men will
identify themselves with it, pay their
dues and attend the meetings.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1907-03-27
News Of the Railroads
Local and General
RY
o. OWEN KUHN

contract for grading. concrete aud
bridge work between Leipsic and To-
ledo, O.. to the Stratford Construction
company of New York. The company
will also grade and bridge forty five
miles between Lima and Bellefontaine.
The Pennsylvania is to spend $50.
900 on its freight Offices in Baltimore.
Local traffic on the Pennsylvania
and c. G. & l.. railroads Is greater
than at any time since Christmas All
trains bring goodly number of shop.
pers to the city.
The amount of freight handled by
the Pennsylvania in the past week
has increased greatly. according to
| local railroad men. The flood around
Southern Ohio has hindered the move
ment of freight considerably, howev-
| er.
The Pennsylvania has received
quantity of small pamphlets giving a
| complete description of the James
town exposition
The breach between the manage
ment of the Peru division of the Wa
bash and the section men still con-
tinues and other employees are daily
laying down their tools and refusing
to work. The railroad is hiring for
eign laborers to take the places of the
strikers.
The Pennsylvania has notified the
grocery trade that on and after Aug
ust next. storage on all canned goods
viii be increased a quarter of a cent
after thirty days. This would make
the advanced cost $3.50 on every 900
cans.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1907-03-27
Sharpens Appetite
Improves Digestion

Besides restorative influence on
the whole system, DR.. A. w. Chase's
Nerve Pills have an immediate and d.
rect effect on the organs of digestion.
They stimulate the nerves Of taste
and induce a good flow of saliva to aid
digestion. They excite the glands Of
the stomach and produce a plentiful
supply OF the gastric digestive fluids.
They sharpen the appetite and arouse
hunger
Especially where appetite and the
ability to digest food have diminished,
as in nervous exhaustion. anaer-1a. the
result Of sickness. overwork or worry.
Dr. A. W. Chase's Nerve Pills are by
all odds the most effective treatment
that can possibly be obtained.
They assure good digestion. regular.
healthfuI action Of the liver, kidneys
and bowels and the building up and
revitalizing Of the whole system.
DR. A. w. chase's Nerve Pills, 90
cents bax, 6 boxes for $3.50, at all
dealers. or DIR. A. w. Chase Medicine
Co, Buffalo. ~. Y. To protect you
against limitations the portrait and
signature Of DIR. A W. Chase. the fam
Gus receipt book author. are on every
box.
For sale by Leo H. Fihe, Druggist.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1907-03-27
RAILROAD NOTES.

The Pennsylvania has purchased ad
ditional land adjoining its forestry
farm in koscfusko county. Ind. and
thousands Of trees viii be planted
that the company may eventually
have enough timber for wooden ties
Forestry reserves are being establish
ed in several different states by the
Pennsylvania.
Auditor R. p Metheanv Of the G. r.
& l. is in the east attending to official
duties.
As yet no announcement has been
made as TO who will succeed Frank
yanDusen, chief assistant general
passenger agent for the Pennsylvania
lines. It is highly probable that this
position will be left vacant.
The local freight officials have
heard nothing Ia regard to the estab-
lfshment Of the tariff bureau ia Pitts
burg. An announcement is expected
in the course Of few weeks
The indianapolis. Columbus & East
ern traction company has awarded a
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1907-03-27
PINeREE WORK BENEFICIAL.

1t is TO be regretted that the law
will not permit the city council to vote
aid to the Pingree garden work as
this line in past years. Council has
heretofore voted 500 annually, which
sum has been used for seed and as
a result work has been provided for
many of the worthy poor, who were
thus able TO lay in supply of food
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1907-03-27
GERMANY'S ACTIVITY
CLOSELY WATCHED
Representative of the United
States Ordered to Inspect
Bagdad Railway.
AFTER THE PERSIAN TRADE.
THIS SITUATION FURNISHES THE
ONLY OMNIBUS WAR CLOUD IN
THE OPINION OF GREAT BRIT
AIN.
Nothing else.
Nothing easier.
No4Iir~ aara.oa.

Constantinople, March 27.-Actine
under instructions from Washington
P. A. Jay, secretary of the American
embassy here will leave shortly for
Bagdad, Asiatic Turkey, to inspect
the bagdad railway, designed to con-
meet the Mediterranean with the Per-
sian gulf. Jay will inspect the work
which Germany is doing and make a
detailed report to Secretary Root in
regard to Germany's political activity.
Roosevelt is Interested.
This is taken here 10 mean that
Roosevelt is intensely interested in
the alleged German desire to gobble
up Persian trade by building this road.
England feels that this at present is
the only ominous war cloud on the
horizon and voice to this sentiment
was given last night by Ambassador
Bryce in New York.