The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-04-28
THEIR HEARTS In DIXIE.
SOUTHERN WOMEN TO BAND THIN
SELVES TOGETHER.
The New Orgsnrsiion Rapidly Spreading
Through the south-Its Aims ana inc
Method Of Accomplshin Them.

BALTIMORE. MD. April N.-Interest
has been revived in the formation OF
division OF the Daughters OF the Iohieu-
eracy in this city Of which mention was
made during the winter. meeting ior
the purpose was held here this after
noon. The names Of those present were
enrolled as charter members, ana steps
will at once be taken 20 effect perfna-
nent organization and secure d charter
The membership is intended TO include
those women whose fathers. brothers or
husbands fought for the South, or VINO
themselves gave aid 10 the Confederate
States during the late war. Inc purpose
OF the organization will be 10 preserve all
records connected with the Lost Cause.
Maryland, Virginia, Georgia and South
Carolina will each be represented IN the
chapter Of the society organized TINS
afternoon. Among those at the head OF
the movement are Miss Kate Mason Row
land. Miss Rose Robinson King, MISS
Mary Minor and Mrs Hugh Lee.
The parent society vas organized Sep
TENDER 10Th last. at Nashville, Tenn.
on that day a large ard representative
body OF Confederate women met for the
purpose Of organizing general fedora
ton Of the women OF the South. descen-
dants OF the survivors Of tho civil ar
Of lS6l-65 TO b. known as the National
Association OF Daughters OF the Con-
fcderacy. and 10 charter suh-orsaniza-
lions Of the same throughout the United
States The society was 20 he national
I'm ITS character. and II was hoped by
uniting the different branches under one
constitution 10 thoroughly cement the
memories OF the past and the historical
ties existing between them. Bylaws were
formed, ard a constitution adopted, In
which, the purposes OF the federation
Wee declared 90 be social, literary, MS
torlcal. monumental. benevolent and hon
orable I'm every degree. without any poll
teal significance whatsoever Pursuant
with the mandates Of such purposes II
Is the emdeaVOr.
u. To unite IN the federation all bodies
Of southern women now organized, or
that may hereafter be formed.
"2 To cultivate ties Of friendship
among our women whose fathers,
brothers, sons. and I'm numbcrless cases.
mothers, shared common dangers. suffer
ings and privations, and 70 perpetuate
honor, integrity. valOr and other notable
attributes of true southern character.
g. TO instruct and instill into the
descendants OF the people OF the south
proper respect fer and pride I'm the
glorious war history with veneraton
and love for the deeds Of their fore
fathers. which have created such monu-
ment OF military rcn0wn. and 10 perpet-
uate a truthful record Of the noble ana
chivalric achievements Of their ancestors,
all with the view OF furnishing authentic
information from which a conscientious
historian will be- enabled 10 write cor
rect and impartial history Of the Con-
fe1eracy side during The struggle for
southern independence.
section p All divisions shall be num-
hered consecutively, according 70 the
dates on entering into this federation. and
shall retain the number az time assigned
them. thereby making the enumeration
AN actual record OF the relative organiza-
ton Of all bodies as divisions of the
Daughters OF the Confederacy.
Section g. Divisions shall require Of
applicants for membership therein proofs
that they are the descendants Of those
who have honorably served In the army
or navy Of the Confederate States. for
which proof an application blank Will
be furnished. and which must be sub
mittcd 20 a committee on credentials,
and their report shall be balloted upon
by the members, three black balls re-
jecting."
At that meeting II was decided that
the seal Of the federation be reproduc-
ton or the great seal OF the 'onlcdefhte
states Of America, with tho inscription.
Daughters Of the Confederacy.' on the
outer rim. The seals Of the divisions
are Of the same design. except as 10
names and dates. The badges consist OF
a representation Of the Confederate flag
(Stars and Bars, white, blue and scarlet
enamel. surrounded by laurel wreath
with the letters I'D. c." under the flag
The wreath is tied with a ribbon bow
on the ends Of which appear the dates
'"6i-'Gj."
The national officers are Mrs. VI. c.
GOodlett. Of Tennessee. president; Mrs
J.. II. Raines. vice-president for Georgia
Mrs. Kate Cabell Currie. vice-presideni
for Texas. Miss White May. vice-presi-
dent for Tennessee, Mrs. John Z. Nick
man, OF Tennessee, recording secretary
Mrs. j. b. Lindsey, Of Tennessee, CORE
spending financial secretary Mrs. ".
Nancy, of Tennessee, treasurer.