The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-09-20
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The lot selected by Mrs. Davis IS one
Of the most beautiful I'm Hollywood. 10
IS upon level plain upon an abrupt slope
I'm full view of the James which dashes
over a bed of Immense boulders and sup
plies a picturesque setting 20 the quiet
OF the selected spot. Rising 20 a good
height Is the well-sWarded back ground.
In the center OF the sub-plateau Mr.
Davis IS buried.
Upon the occasion OF the re-interment
Of hts remains IL is conservative esti-
mate TO say that fully 1000 people were
ON the streets and gathered IN Holly
wood. The infantry were drawn up the
ranks extending 10 the woods Between
the inner circle Of disnitaries and the
outer circle Of troops association after
association Of Confederate veterans
formed a third circle of large circumfer-
eucc. Nine out Of ten Of these organiza-
lions Wore gray uniforms and light
SLOUGH hats. As the veterans poured by
the carriage IN which Miss Winnie Davis
sat one fife and drum corps after an
other PLAYED the Dead March. But when
the Maryland men came mp their band
played Nearer. Ny God 20 Thee" and
the Daughter Of the onfeCderacy was
seen 20 burst into tears and hide her
face On her handkerchief. Here on this
imperial hill" said Rev. DR. Hcge. ia
his exquisite prayer. we have l1le him
down beside the river whose waters sing
their perpetual requiem and amid the
flowers which speak of the resurrection
OF the Just. ard of the land where death
cannot vither the affections.
Here then, should appropriately rest
che daughter who was as the apple Of his
eye Mrs. Davis is expected TO be pres
emit at the funeral
The section IS under tho care Of Holly
wood Memorial Association.
THE SOCIETY TO MEET.
At noon to-day a meeting Of the Con-
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Doe held 40 the Confederate Museum. when
action regarding Miss Davis death will
be taken. 4 large attendance is urged.
At 1 O'Clock yesterday meeting Of the
vestry OF 81. Pauls church ln which dur.
inr his presidency Mr. Davis worshipped,
was held at the residence OF Major RO-
bert Stiles. the object of tho meeting be-
ing the adoption of suitable resolutions.
Mrs Naueht. regent of the Louisiana
room OF the Museum. yes 'erday wired in
structions 90 drape the door OF the room
in white crepe and place over 10 IN ape
pr1prate inscription % remain until af-
Ter the funeral. The news OF the death
was q shock TO the Ladies' Auxiliary of
Pickett Camp. who will shortly take APP
pr0prate action. The news. following 50
speedily upon that of Miss Davis appar-
cnt Improvement shocked her own and
her mothers personal friends beyond ex-
preston
The flag AZ the Soldiers Home was Of
half-staf yesterday iu honor of the men,
DRY of Miss Winnie Davis
Action orthe Sons.
There was a well attended meeting Of
T. j.. Lee Camp SONS OF Veterans, last
nlght There was an unusually large rep
resentation from The. veteran camp. Com
nander walden presided. Chaplain Cooke,
in Offering prayer. called attention %
the death OF Miss Winnie Davis. and
asked the Divine blessing and favor upon
her sorrowng relatives.
a committee. consisting OF Chaplain
Cook. Corporal Spence and Treasurer
Cox. was appointed 10 draft suitable
resolutions upon the death q Miss Davis.
and made the following report.
Miss Winnie Davis. the daughter OF the
la.e President Of the Confederacy, is
dead. such is the news received by US
to-day We, the Sons OK Confederate
Veterans. OF r. L. Lee Camp. No =
silchmond Va, have received this news
with profound sorrow We. therefore, de-
sire 10 put on record our expression OF the
same. We feel that another INK that
bound our hearts TO the Lost Cause is
broken. one by one they are crossing
over the river and resting under the shade
OF the trees. But while every Southern
heart is filed with sorrow at this news.
yet the heart that feels IL most Is the
dear mother. We. therefore. extend 70
her our deepest and tenderest sympathy.
and commend her TO the loving care OK
Him who alone can give sufficient grace
and comfort TO cheer the broken heart In
the hour OF sorrow and bereavement.
Addresses were made Of Comrades
Boiling. MedMcott and Storrs, OF the
veteran camp.
Pickett Camp Resolutions.
At the meeting OF Pickett Camp DR..
T. z. Strattoa offered the following.
which was adopted:
Resolved. That George 4. Pickett
Camp, G. V. expresses their profound
sorrow at the death Of Miss Winnie
Davis. the Daughter OF the Confederacy,
and assures her bereaved mother and
family OF their tenderest sympathy and
sincerest coincidence in their sad aiiilction.
Took Laudanum.
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