The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1890-07-17
VETERANS DAY.
THE CONFEDERATE HOME
HoNoRED AT SAN
MARCOS.
MANY OF THE INMATES PRESENT.
Patriotic Address by Col. Fred Carleton of
Austln-Suicide at Fort Worth.
Tarrant County Convention.
MANY OF THE INMATES PRESENT.

SAN MARCOS, Tex. July 9.-Today has
been Confederate Home" day, and has
been one of the grandest days thus far Of
the season. The morning South bound
train brought from Austin goodly num-
Der Of the grand old manned and battle
Scared inmates of the Confederate Home
together with members of the John B.
HOOD Camp, and other distinguished visi-
tors, who were met at che depot by a dele
CATION of our citizens, headed by the Gem
City Cornet band. The visitors were at
once conveyed in carriages and buggies to
the tabernacle on Chautauqua heights.
DIR. Du Bose made the address ofwel-
come, and his touching and soul stirring
eloquence brought tears to the eyes of many
of those present.
Maj. H. E. Shelley then introduced Col.
Carleton of Austin who replied to the ad-
dress of welcome in behalf of the veterans.
His speech was full Of patriotic expressions
of love for the lost cause and its noble
leaders, aid was again and again applauded
by the large audience.
AT the conclusion of Col. Cartoons ad-
dress Gen. Henry E. McCulloch was called
out and made a short and patriotic ad-
dress.
The platform was beautifully decorated,
and several old Confederate battle flags
we're exhibited.
All passed off nicely and everybody
seemed to enjoy the occasion.
ANOTHER ACCOUNT.
Today was Confederate Home Day. at
Chautauqua. A number of the members of
the John B. Hood camp and sixteen in
mates of the Confederate Home came down
on the morning train. Hon. Fred Carleton
and Gen. H. E. McCulloch also came in to
participate in the exercises of the OCCASION
The guests were met at the depot by the
Gem City Cornet band, which rendered
Dixie" and other inspiring music in honor
of the old heroes.
The visitors we've driven to the hill in
carriages, where they were welcomed by
DIR. DuBose in a most eloquent address.
Col. Carleton responded to the address of
welcome, and was followed by Gen. McCul-
loch candidate for state treasurer. The
heroes were treated with the greatest
courtesy and consideration, and their pres
ence was hailed with delight by the people
who love to honor the poor old manned
follow ers of the dear lost cause"
After a musical overture by the school of
music at p. m the veterans were tend
cred ride around our beautiful romantic
city.
Tomorrow at II a. m. and at night Presi-
dent w. T. Stout, d. d., of Franklin college,
Indiana, will lecture at the tabernacle.
Prof. Stott is considered one of the most
learned and profound thinkers of the day
and his lectures will be something worth
hearing as he has grand reputation as a
speaker. The programme for the week is
fine, and next week will usher in the begin
ming OF Col Copelands grand series of lee
lures Everyone who possibly can should
hear Col. Copeland. John Dewitt Miller
the former lecturer will also be here next
week and the treat in store for thinking
people is indeed rich
Success is inscribed upon the banner of
the San Marcos Chautauuua.