The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1898-07-27

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oughly discussed, and it was decided
that as Richmond was the capital OF
the Confederacy, that city would be the
proper place for the location OF the
magnificent structure.
Mr.. Charles Broadway Rouss has Of
fered to donate 100000 to the building
provided 100000 is raised by popular
subscription. This amount has not yet
been raised.
Immense Crowd on Hand.
On last Wednesday it was estimated
that there were at least $4,000 visitors
in the city, but yesterday the trains
brought into Atlanta $4,000 more ar
rivals and today the grand aggregate OF
visitors will closely approximate $4,000
This makes the attendance upon the
present reunion not only larger than the
attendance upon the Nashville reunion,
but larger than the attendance upon
any former reunion with the exception
of the one held two years ago i'll Rich
mond.
While there has been more or less
confusion growing out of the vast null
titudes to handle, still the work of sup
plying visitors with directions and &C
commodations has progressed with COM
parative smoothness and little complaint
has been heard of inefficiency. Atlanta
promised the old soldiers that she would
take good care of them and she has kept
her word.
Sons of Veterans Meet.
The Sons Of Confederate veterans, who
have been coming into town i'll detach-
ments for two days, got together this
afternoon for their first business ses-
sion. Mr.. H. N. Randolph, commander
of the Georgia division, called the gath
ering to order. Addresses Of welcome
on the part of the state and city were
delivered, to which Hon. Jesse Sparks
responded.
The speech of the occasion was deliv-
cred by Mr.. l.. D. McAllister His sub
iect was the "Lost Cause" Mr.. Meal
lister claimed the cause was never lost.
It was not question Of secession which
was settled. but q question of expedl-
ency. If the question was right then,
it is right now. "Never," said Mr.. Nc
Allister, in closing, cas- long as we have
the names of Lee, Jackson and Davis
will the cause be lost.
Later, on balloting for officers, Com
mander-In- Chief Smyth and the other
officers were all reelected.
Social Feature of the Reunion.
The entertainment at the confederate
auditorium Thursday night in honor OF
the sponsors and maids OF honor Of the
United Confederate veterans proved
among the most enjoyable features OF
the reunion exercises.
A splendid program, consisting OF
music by the band, songs, recitatlons
and addresses, was rendered.
Colonel w. L. Calhoun, the chairman
of the committee on arrangements, pre-
sided and opened the entertainment
with few introductory remarks.
Mr.. Lucian Knight, who has a we'll
earned repu ,ation as an orator, dellv-
cred the address of the evening. Mr.
Knight was selected by the veterans to
speak in behalf of the sponsors. In his
address he touched upon the hardships.
exploits. sacrifices and achievements OF
the confederate soldier, the heroism and
fidelity Of southern women and the pa
triotism Of the sponsors, who are the
daughters of the southern women OF
the sixties.
The speaker was in splendid condition
and handled his subject with magnifi-
cent effect. His grace Of expression
and beauty of diction in defending the
honor Of the heroes from SANDER and
calumny appealed to his audience, and
he was generously applauded through
out his address.
Andrews on General Lee.
Mr.. E. Benjamin Andrews, president
of Brown university, Thursday night
delivered his famous lecture on General
Robert E. Lee at the Grand Opera