The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-07-05
.ELLYSON RETURNS
FROM GETTYSBURG
Says Camp Was Best Equipped
He Had Ever
Seen.
GOVERNOR EXPECTED TO-DAY
Automobile Party Makes Rapid
Trip Back From
Reunion.
GOVERNOR EXPECTED TO-DAY

Governor William Hodges Mann was
expected back from the Gettysburg re-
union last night, but was not on either
or the trains arriving about midnight.
Train service out of Gettysburg was
reported as uncertain and much de-
laycd. and although he sent word by
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Ellyson that he
expected to get back last night It was
thought probable that the Governor
mad stopped over I'm Washington and
Ing.
Lieutenant Governor ]. Taylor Ely
son. who is inspector general on the
staff Of General Theodore S. Garnett,
OF Norfolk, returned to the city last
night from Gettysburg.
while the weather was intensely
hot" he said. the celebration was re-
markablc and the camp was the best
equipped have ever seen. Everything
possible was done to make the visit of
the veterans pleasant The Virginia
delegation was comfortably handled
and 1t was an inspiration to see how
they got over ground and met and
mingled with the men they had once
Fought SO bravely. Many of tho Con-
federhtes returned home earlier in tho
week: After remaining at Gettysburg
one day, they were satisfied. though
they would have stayed longer exccpt
for the weather"
Automobile Pnrty Returns.
Enthusiastic reports OF the success Of
the gettysburg reunion were given yes
terday by Ben p. Owen, secretary to
Governor Mann. Mr.. Owen, with Score
tary of the Commonwealth r. O. James.
+. Z. Mcconnell. Augustine Royal, John
H. Robertson. Carl Rostrob and
Oscar Brinser. left Gettysburg We'd
nesdny morning in motorcars ana
arrived in Richmond fate Thurs
day night. after many advcn-
standing the strain of the reunion ex-
ceilently. Virginia headquarters. with
kessnich's Band, attracted much at
tention. and tho Governor has been
constantly engaged in receiving visit
ing delegations of blue and gray.
The trip home was hot and dusty.
Three severe thunderstorms were en-
countered and once a tree, under which
tho party had taken shelter. was struck
by lightning. None of the party was
injured though Colonel james and
others were slightly shocked The
trip was made by Winchester. down the
valley to stanton. and thence bv
charlottesville to Richmond Frank T
west, member of the State Board of
Education and superintendent of
schools of Louisa County. furnished Mr..
owen with a map OF the roads from
charlottesville to Louisa Courthouse
Inc party got stuck IN creek and.
sending TO the nearest house for aid,
found to their surprise. that IL was the
home of Mr.. West, who turned ont
With n fourth hand team Of horses TO
lull the automobile out OF tho mud
Some Curious incidents.
Many curious incidents have result h.
&c at the Gettysburg reunion. Dur,n
he closing days of the war Genera
bevins. Of MASSACHUSETTS,, had his
headquarters at Buck Hill, the Owen
home In Chesterfield County. and a
number OF the officers Of that com
mand called on Mr.. Owen at Virginia
hea dquarters. clearly recalling the days
Mhen they had taken possession OF
Puck Hill.
Among others who sought Mr.. Owen
on the field Of Gettysburg was John
Mccall. Of South Carolina who had
been seriously wounded in the en-
gaeements around Richmond. and
nursed by Mr.. Owens mother