The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-05-24
GREAT GATHERING
IN OLD. CHARLOTTE
Two Thousand People Greet
and Cheer Daniel and
Tucker.
|.LATTER THROWN FROM
BUGGY IN RUNAWAY
Gubernatorial Candidate Has a
Narrow Escape - Confederate
Veterans Hear Lame Lion
and Former Congress
man on Court
Green.
"
by G. a. poYcE.

BY G. A. BoYoE.
~ ~HARLoTTE G. H.. VA, May 2s.--
It was the beauty and chivalry
OF historic old Charlotte county
~ that gathered here to-day, near
ly 1000 strong, to honor the
memory of their fallen heroes, to wit
ness the decoration OF the living ones
with Confederate crosses OF honor, and
to listen to eloquent tributes to their
noble deeds by United States Senator
John w. Daniel and former Congress
man Harry ST. George Tucker.
The weather was IDEAL and nothing
occurred to mar the beauty of the oc-
casion save ripple OF excitement which
In which the brilliant former Con-
gressman and gubernatorial aspirant
anne very near losing his life.
Harry Tucker in Runaway.
Mr.. Tucker came up from Keysville
on the early morning train. and ac-
cepted an Invitation from his friend,
Dr.. c. W. Tucker. OF brakes Branch,
to drive with him over to the court
house, distance OF four miles. When
they had gotten less than half way DR..
fuckers spirited double team became
frightened and made Wild dash down
the long, level macadamized road, which
is one OF the finest in this section. MT.
Tucker scrambled out OF the rear OF
the buggy. but failed TO light upon his
feet.
Instead he was thrown with great
force against an embanknent suffer
ing severe sprain OF his left wrist.
and being otherwise badly shaken up.
His hat and clothing were practically
ruined. and when he drove up to the
courthouse in another vehicle he plain
ly showed signs OF having been In
wreck.
Quicls Recuperatiou.
DR.. Tucker held on to his horses and
was uahurt. although the buggy was
turned over and badly smashed up.
After changing his clothing and buy
ing a new hat Mr.. Tucker came on the
court green and spent some time shak-
ing hards with friends and meeting
strangers. Though badly shaken ur
he wore his usual happy smile, and
kept his right hand In constant play.
'Mr. Tucker said an old friend. "let
me introduce to you the Democratic
mogul OF the lower end OF the coun-
ty."
"1 am very glad to meet you. sir"
said the ex-Congressman as he stretch
ed out his hand in cordial greeting.
IT am looking for moguls just at this
particular time"
The exercises here to-day were held
under the auspices of the H A. Car
ringtbn Chapter. U. D. c., and the
arrangements could not have been more
nearly perfect
Directly facing the large courthouse
portico, where the speaking took place,
stands an imposing granite shaft erect
ed to the Confederate dead OF Char
lotte county, and the decorations upon
this and the massive pillars OF the
building at once furnished an inspir-
ing picture.
All the places of business were
closed up and the stores and other
buildings were decorated with Con-
federate colors.
Prior to the speaking there was an
imposing street parade. led by Chief
Marshal John B. Faris, and large
number of mounted citizens as aides.
Next came H. A. Darlington Camp,
Confederate Veterans. 100 strong, fol-
lowed by long line of ununiformed
veterans from various sections in the
county. There We're a number OF
handsomely decorated floats, par
ticularly noticeable among. which were
two filled with beautiful young girls
clad in pure white. Many carriages
appeared in the parade. In which were
RICIIllISul SlllLSllS diQ ilSllSQe quests.
Carried Band.
Captain Frank B. Watkins brought
up from Richmond colored band OF
seven pieces. and good music was fur
nished at frequent intervals. This was
augmented during the exercises on the
square by Confederate songs sung by
a choir Of many voices. and every fea-
ture OF the entertainment contributed
to It's beauty and harmony.
Universal regret was expressed that
Governor Swanson was unable to come,
as he had been advertised and given
prominent place on the program
Senator Daniel came up from Rich
nond this morning, and accompanying
him were Major Miles NJ. Martin, Cap
tain Frank B. Watkins, Mr.. H. A. Mar
shall and Professor j. w. Eggleston.
Mr. Tucker Joined the party at Keys
willie, where large number Of citizens
boarded the train to attend the speak
Ing.
Mayor r. w. Jonoe. Colonel Thomas
w. Scott and Messrs. George B. Rus
sell and ]. G. Darlington were active
in assisting the ladies In their work,
and some Of the prominent citizens OF
the county present were Hon. Berkley
D, Adams, Hon. ]. D. shepperson, Col
onel James Lyons and Major r. V.
Gaines.
The dinner, which was spread on
|elong tables out under the trees after
the speaking was a most enjoyable
affair, and though thousands were fed,
| 1T was by no means upon five loaves
and three fishes, for when 1t was owe,
! there were boxes and baskets Of good
things that had not been opened
/ Loyal to the Cause. @
No county in this section sent more
soldiers to the front considering popu-
lation than did old Charlotte, and no.
where in the South does there dwell a
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