The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-11-06
CAN'T SERVE TWO MASTERS
Lee Camp is After a Member Of the
History Committee.
LIVELY SESSION HELD LAST NIGHT.
Grand Commander Asked to Appoint an
Investigating Committee and Evidence
of Improper Conduct 10 Promised
Sons Of Veterans Praised

est last night
There was what appeared to some
nrcscnt 10 be sequel 60 ihe resignation OF
Colonel John Cussons from the hbs'ory
Committee of the Grand camp Of Confed-
crate Veterans.
when the Camp reached the head OF
new business. General Thomas A. Brand
er offered the following
Whereas. II has been currently report
ed. that certain members OF the Grand
,,oron NJ Confederate Veterans OF Viz
oi,ie bave been. and suii are. IN the
eorvlco of the American Book Compnny
81 tho city of New York and have received
remuneration for said services and be-
ucving that such position occupied hg
them is highly detrimental 70 .lo .it,i
81 of said organization ot the Niauu
Camp Confederate Veterans OF virginia,
therefore, be it
Resolved by r. T.. Lee Camp, No. ].
T. Y of Richmond. Va, That the Grand
Commander be respectfully requested To
,,,roint "a committee TO thoroughly invcs-
tipste these rumors SO far as they may
afect the History Committee or any
,,.p,ber or members of the Grand camp.
Confederate Veterans OF virginia. ana we
respectfully request the Praha Cpin-
r,ander of Sons OF Confederate veterans
of Virginia TO take similar action III theH
orosutzltiou and That THIS COlnmunica-
ton bc forwarded officially 10 me 1rahu
Commander requesting prompt action.
THE ACTION ANTICIPATED.
The presentation Of this paper was not
very much of "a surprise. Ine llmss mas
ON several occasions hinted that the re
siruation Of Colonel Cussons might lead
,,n to interesting developments
General Brander after the paper pre-
sentcd hy him had been read. briefly
stated that no man eyuid sS'Ne wv 10
he believed 10 be the case. "a member, OF
members. OF The History Committee, were
seeking 10 serve both the American BOOK
Publishing Company and the dfanu
camp Of Confederate Veterans the fact
Mei"r n V Randolph seconded the
resolution. and said he did so on behalf OF
those members of the History Commit
tee. who had not been pald 10 seINe '"o
American Book Publishing COMPANY
Judge George T.. Christian was in sym
pathv with the spirit OF the resolution
but the preamble did not meet nus views
lie thought II should state that ll
was currently reported "and believed.
people could not take up their time I'm
Investigating rumors. said he
a LIVELY DEBATE.
General Brandor said he was Wiling tn
make the preamble just as Strong rs
could be made When the investigating
committe. is appointed ne would ir sdlu'
have docrucntary evidence 90 OF -".
Mr.. Joseph e.. Dickcrson was OF opinion
that the charge should be made n- p'fih;
as possible n looked 10 him as ~ ;.s
thing had originated In It1t LtiN''n
lock pui fishing concerns. re dld ''t
ike The idea ~ investigating every lu-
NOR lie was heartily in sywpt.if N'th
the proposed inquiry into THIS matter hul
thought. as did Judge Christian thnt the
papcr sent to the Grand COMMANDER
should state that the rumors were be-
neved TO have some foundation
In reply to Mr.. Dickerson General
Brander said he was willing to take an
the responsibility fer his action.
Colonel w Il. Smith suggested that a
committee from Lee camp should make
the investigation. He was afraid there
would be too much delay II the Grand
Commander had 10 select members from
various parts of the state 10 make the
inquiry.
General Brander said II was better 10
let the resolution take the military course
and go To Grand Commander Stubhs. IT
there was any delay I'm appointing the
committee then Lee Camp could move in
another direction.
Judge Christian again made objection
10 the wording OF the preamble ana sat
down 20 write out an amendment.
Mr.. Randolph thought IL matter or
courtesy TO send the resolution 10 the
Grand Commander and he did not think
Lee Camp should take the matter into its
own hands lie said there would DE no
hers from various parts of the State to-
gethcr 10 make an investigation OF so i'm
pOrtant a question.
THE RESOLUTION A "FEELER."
General Brander again took the fioor
and stated that he was confident very
important evidence could bc presented Co
the investigating committee. He was not
dcsirOus OF giving away the whole case
at this time. and his resolution was some
what I'm tho nature of a "feelcr.'
NIr fru f4r a. 60 O.
resolution. Even the United states SEN
ate looks into the matter of the prOtec-
tion of the good name Of It's members
and he thought the Confederate Nete-
rams should protect the name of It's Ills
tory Committee.
Colonel Thomas P Pollard did not
think the resolution exactly fitted the
hill. and Mr.. John Boiling said IL would
be all right IF Lee Camp would say 10
would furnish the witnesses.
Colonel Smith spoke OF the difficulty
that would be experienced i'm getting "A
committee OF the Grand Camp members
together
Mr.. Randolph stated that the Grand
Camp was composed of "a splendid lot of
men. and they would answer any cali of
duty. Mr.. Randolph took occasion 10 re-
mark here that there would be no trou-
bic whatever In proving that Lee Camp
had good reasons for taking the proposed
action. The case was q. pretty. plain one.
and the committee would be given ample
evidence Of improper conduct on the part
of one or more members of the History
A NEW PREAMBLE.
After further discussion Of the subject
by Colonel Smith. Mr.. Stratton and others
Judge Christian offered the following as a
substitute for the preamble:
Whereas this camp has been informed
that some of the members ot the History
Committee Of the Grand Camp Of the
Confederate Veterans OF Virginia have
been in the employment Of the American
received compensation FOR such employ
ment: and whereas IL Is currently reported
and believed that some Of these members
are still in the employment OF said book
company. and whereas. in the opinion
Of this camp. such employment is detri-
mental 10 the work and influence of the
Grand Camp of Virginia as we'll as incOn-
on said History COmmittee-(Herc follows
the original resoluton)
General Brandcr accepted this substi-
tute. and the amended resolution was
adopted unanimously.
LETTER FROM MRS. RANDOLPH.
The following was read to the conn.
Richmond. Va. Nov. 3. 1897
Commander OF II. f. Lee Camp and Vet
crans.
Gentlemen:-I beg pardon for intriiding
upon your time. but must In Justice 10
myself as Nell as the Sons Of Veterans
OF X. +. Lee Camp. enter my protest upon
the unCalled-fOr attack upon their want
OF courtesy and attention to sponsors and
maids OF honor during the last session Of
the Grand Camp.
1 was invited by Major Brandcr not by
Sons OF Veterans. 10 be one Of the chap
crones TO vislt Glen Ailen--the entertain
IL