Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-04-24
Memorial Services Held Tuesday.


DALLAS. Texas. April "A solemn
memorial service by those who still live
for their comrades who Eel in the cause
OF the Coufederacy was held at tOday's
meeting OF the United Confederate vet
Grams.
The service was not only IN honor Of the
soldiers who gave their lives for the Con-
federacy. but OF the late Miss Winnie
Davis. the Daughter OF the Confed-
eracy.'
Al noon all business. was stopped short
and the great auditorium hushed. Chap
lain General William Jones arose and
prayed while the old veterans sat with
barred heads. The venerable chaplain
thanked the Almighty for the leader that
had been given the Confederacy; he gave
thanks for the noble women OF our
Southland who were ministering angels in
the dark DAYS OF war" and for the COM
rades who had died gloriOusly.
'Varfna Anne Davis" more Familiarity
lVnoypn - Einnas~tlse Daughter 81 the
Confederacy." the crowned queen Of our
affections was my personal friend whom
] 50 admired. hOnored and loved" the
chaplain said. ''that IL is really dificult for
me 20 speak Of her except in terms that
might 70 others seem extravagant."
In glowing words the speaker referred
20 Jefferson Davis. who adorned every
subject that he touched 10 Albert sgd
new dNMm&NuMr WHO Ten the MNAA 0A VIC
tory at Shiloh" 10 Robert Z. Lee. the
peerless soldier and stanch gentleman"
20 Joseph z Johnston. ''the strategist:''
20 BeaureEard. Kirby Smith. the hero
ically daring Hood. ''StOnewalI'' Jackson,
sthe thunderbolt OF war"
The chaplain ascribed virtues which had
well earned the affection and respect OF
all men. He paid glowing tribute 10 ]. L.
B. Stuart. Nathan Bedford Forrest the
wizard OF the saddle" Sterling Price
whom his men affectionately called Old
Pap" 70 Dick Taylor and Wade Hamp-
ton. whose recent death has carried grief
10 many homes and many hearts.
The conventions opened with a special
memorial service in honor Of the memory
OF General Wade Hampton. This service
was held apart from the general memo
rial.
The convention OF the Sons OF Veterans
began this morning. II was stated that
only routine business would be trans
acted.
General Gordon called the meeting 10 or
der at 10.s5 a. m. He was greeted with
Wild applause and waving Of hats when he
appeared
1T Is our privilege" said General Cor
don. Ito pay tribute 10 General Wade
Hampton. one OF the noblest men Of any
time has been gathered from the fast thin
ming ranks BY the grim destroyer. He
Of such life will shine forever. Let US
sing Nearer. Ny God to Thee"
AS the grand old hymn swelled up from
thousands OF voices many an eye became
moist and many a voice trembled with
emotion.
The veterans seemed to throw their
whole souls into the words and music so
expressive Of reverence and faith. A set
OF resolutions reviewing the life and deeds
OF the brave southern general was read
by General Walker, OF South Carolina,
and adopted
Private John Allen. OF Mississippi, who
said that his wind mill had blown down
and delayed him. followed with an ovation
which was repeatedly interrupted by roars
OF applause.
Mr.. Allen held his hearers with anecdote
after anecdOte for nearly an hour Even
then the crowd crIe,I more The mem
ton OF the late President Mckinley as
zone OF the lest beloved men who ever
presided over the nation was greeted with
cheers.
- Tie speaker closed We a tribute 70 the
private soldier. declaring that II he had
all blessings at his command he would
pour them into the laps OF the old vet
Grams.
General s. D. Lee, whose commissions
as he rose in ranks were given him by
General Hampton. read a tribute 10 the
late general in a voice that shook with
emotion.
General Gordon re. the following tele-
gram from Little Old Fighting Joe"
Wheeler dated Brooklyn:
Regret that bad cold prevents me from
coming 20 reunion. Health. happiness.
good luck and Gods blessing for the gal
lam wafn~nwa