Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-07-05
CnATHAM PEOPLE GIVE
OVATION TO GOVERNOR
Ehousa1tds Attend Patriotic Celebra-
! 0on and Hear Address BY States
: Chief Executive.
ARoUsEs GREAT ENTHUSIASM
yHaF and Its Causes, With Tribute
: to Work Of Red Cross, Subject OF
! His Grafton RAJ Interferes
. With Danville's Program.
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sCHATHAM. VA July 4.-Governor
Henry Carter Stuart paid his first Of
4cial visit to Chatham to-day. and re-
fpatned l.ero several hours. making
during that time a memorable address
on'the war. It was one OF the biggest
days the Ptsyivania County seat has
ksen in many n year. and more than
5000 people were in town TO take part
III tho patriotic celebration. Clouds
which hung heavy yielded rain for a
cew minutes, but not sufficient to
aampen the spirits OF the crowd.
Governor stuart spoke in the Cen
trail tobacco warehouse, where 5000
PEOPLE were packed. and after being
entertained by 7. J. Coles. county
treasurer. he went across country by
motor TO Danvf1le. where he made con-
nection with a Richmond train.
: The Governor arrived from Danvtlle
II 1l:lb O'Clock. and was met by a
great number Of people, s brass band
and a parade. which fell IN behind the
Governors car. which conveyed him
% the speaking place. a welcoming
committee greeted hin 1t the train.
While cheers and shouts went up. In
the parade were a nUmoer OF young
girls CARRIED IN Red Cross uniforms. A
motor truck vas fitted cut to represent
. field dressing station with a wounded
Soldier being treated
'aovERyoR rs GIVEN
: TREMENDOUS OVATION
Twenty minutes after arrival here,
the Governor mounted the rostTum at
the warehouse. and was given a trenen-
dous ovation by Pittsylvan.ans. n. D.
Shepperd made al address of welcome,
snd after The S~tar-Spangled Banner
had been played. Senator George T.
Rison introduced the Governor.
. The Governor was not at a loss for
material to make a glowing patriotic
Gpeech. and he aroused great en-
thusiasm. which burst out time and
time again with cheers and shouts
People stood up and shouted when the
Governor said, 1.-THE Psalmist has said
h sea is mine. and / made it Wher
the Kaiser can say this, then will be
the time for all Americans male ane
female, to hang their heads in shame
The war and Its causes occupied
much OF the address. Americas two
Years Of patient waiting while the tide
Of German arrogance rose and reach
cd the bursting point were detailed
The necessity of CLOSE cooperation
With the allies was emphasized by com
narisons OF Germanys strength Will
that OF the entente powers The bar
barities were pointed out as reasons
sufficient for the necessity Of crushing
Pr The Governor spoke feel
ingly Of the work OF the Red Cross
saying that there is no nobler or ineI
example Of the human heart than tina
Of the mothers and sisters who AT,
nursing back h wounded, trained mel
and women who are ~salvaging TIL
wrecks of the battle field and restor
ing to usefulness those who ave shet
their blood In making the world a de
cent place to live In. In closing. h
said. The sword has been drawn I,
defend American right. and shall no
be sheathed until the victory is won"