Birmingham state herald., 1896-03-04

applicants, however, he said, were not entitled to the pensions.
 Comrade Chisolm said the home should be built, not only for the good it now would do but because it would live as a monument after all the. .old Confeder- ates were gone. We want the greatest good for the indigent. The proposed home is a good thing. It will keep $15,000 in the county that goes out of 1t.
 The report of the committee was adopt ed unanimously.
 Comrade Reynolds then offered the fol- lowing resolution, which, with a slight amendment by Comrade Ferguson, was unanimously adopted
 Resolved, That we petition the legis- lature of Alabama to set aside all of the pension money paid to the state by this county less the amount necessary to pay the pensioners of Jefferson county, as fund to provide a suitable home for our worn-out and destitute ex-Confederate soldiers.
 Resolved further. That in pursuance of what is embodied in the foregoing reso- lution, we call upon all the camps in this county to join in with us in a memo rial to the legislature of Alabama at it's next session to establish a soldiers home in this county for all of worn-out and des- titute ex-Confederate soldiers in the state of Alabama.
 Resolved further. That the commander and adjutant of this camp be and are hereby instructed to confer with the other camps in this county in order that a proper memorial may be prepared in time to be presented to our state legis- lature at it's coming session
 The question of funds to carry out the tenets of Camp Hardee was freely dis cussed, and also a means of raising same in case of emergency,
 Comrade Ferguson moved that the monthly dues be raised from 10 to 50 cents, but withdrew his motion.
 Comrade Boyd moved to make the dues 25 cents per month. The motion, on be- ing seconded, was ordered to take the usual course.
 Comrade Eggleston arose and feelingly said that when it was reported to the camp that he had lost his sight the camp generously passed resolution forever relieving him of dues. He now asked the camp to rescind the act.
 Comrade O'Brien moved to lay Comrade Egglestons motion on the table, which was done.
 Com1ade Chaplain Wells called the at tention of the camp to the condition or Comrade Mitcherson whom, he said, had but few days to live.
 Comrade Steele from the relief commit tee reported two deaths within the past month and the extreme illness of three other comrades.
 Comrade Cannon from the same com mttee reported on the death of Comrades  a proposition from the Woodlawn Gene tery company offering the camp beau tiful large lot at very small sum. Land company before taking final steps proposition was referred to the finance committee.
 Comrade Chaplain Wells amended the motion by adding that the committee consult with the North Birmingham Land Company before taking final steps in the matter. Carried as amended.
 Ex-Comrade John M. Haran was re- elected to membership in the camp.
 A comrade moved vote of thanks to the Epworth league of the First Methodist church, south, this city, for a donation of $15.
 Comrade Frank Smith moved that two committees be appointed to draft suitable resolutions on the death of Comrades Kelly and Shearitt.
 Camp Commander Arlington appointed Comrades Smith, Boyd and DeWhltlnS and Steele Cain and Jones, respectively
 After other routine work the camp ad- journed.