The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-04-24

Confederate veterans from Grant Uni- yersity, Tennessee, on account of an ai- legged disparaging article concerning Southern women which it was stated had been made by professor of that Uni versity.
 The resolutions called forth an elo- d,,ent tribute to southern womanhood.
 The report of the historical committee headed by General Lee. was adopted
 1t recommends--The compilation of materials that help the historian and the student to understand the civil war. its causes and it's results.
 Second--The preparation of source book for collateral use and reference in schools and libraries.
 Third-The preparation of briet hiogra- phtes and school histories that VIII do justice to Southern leadership. Southern character. Southern environment and Southern development.
 The greater part of the report was devoted to the consideration of these recommendation A proposition to change the Confederate Memorial Day from April 26th to June 3, the birthday of Jefferson Davis. precipitated considerable debate. The present plan which was fixed
 upon by Southern women and which
 gives the States the right to set their
 own date. had many supporters. The
 resolutions were amended to fix it on
 June 3. but to allow any State desiring
 a different date to take individual action and in this form were passed. Credentials Committee. The Credentials Committee reported that 707 camps had paid their per capita tax and were entitled to ?. 252 votes
 Seven hundred and forty eight camps were reported in arrears. The report of the Davis Monument Committee show ed slow progress. It was stated that there was $35O 900 on hand and that $40,Ooo more was needed. Department com manders were urged to prosecute the work of collecting funds.
 Work towards securing funds for the proposed Southern women's monument was also reported to be progressing slowly The report appealed to South- ern chivalry to see that tnis monument should become a fact.
 The report of the committee on Battie Abbey of which General Clemant A. Evans is chairman, consumed the rest of the afternoon. It was very voiumlh- ous and 1t was supplemented by history of the movement even more lengthy. The report showed that of the s2OO.ooo neces- sary for the reconstruction Of the museum the treasury now holds $116.ooS. It was | after 6 o'cfOCk anu Wnlic tHt hiohc's VI the museum work was still being read that the delegates concluded to give an exhibition of fast work. The report was adopted without further hearing, and | forthwith Governor Heard of Louisiana was presented to speak for New Orleans as the place for the next reunion He was followed by Mayor Capedvielie | of New Orleans The Louisville delega- tion having unofficially decided not to contest for the honor, having had IL put | two years ago, New Orleans In ie" 1 brief moments was chosen amid chers.
 It was nearing o'clock when it was un- 1 expectedly decided to hold the annual | election.
 Officers are Named. | General Gordon began to demur. but was drowned down by wild wave oi cheers. Cries of Gordon" Lee. "Old | T.ge' and Walker rent the air. No l other candidates were mentioned, ana the | ticket was elected amid a scene almost l impossible, to ,describe-s In view ef1-t Tract that the Cenfederate parade IS SCI | for tomorrow morning. it was decided to
 hold no session. but adjourn till Friday. | One of the touching h cidents of the day was the presentation of Judge John F. | Reagan. the last survivor of the Dav1s | Cabinet, Q the veterans.
 l "It may be the last time for many of us | to see this venerable man. His health IS | frail. and we ourselves arc getting along | in years" said General Gordon. as he | half-supported the former Postmaster | General with his arm. The white haired survivor of that historic cabinet bowed repeatedly. but did not speak.
 Sons of Veterans.
 l. Dallas. Tex, April 23.zThe convention of the United Sons of Confederate Vete- rams was called to order this morning In the auditorium of the city hall by the | chairman. H. l.. Seay, commander Of w L.. Cabell Camp. U. $. C. w., Of Dallas l The convention was opened by prayer by Rev. J. Frank Smith of the Cumberland Presbyterjen Church of Dallas.
 1 The contest for the office of Comman- der-in-Chie is expected to be interesting | William Mcclellan FayssouX of New Or | leans and Thomas B, Stone of Waco 1 Tex. are open candidates for the honor | although neither Is making personal campaign Bishop F.. Gailor of Memphis ! who has hitherto refused to accept the | leadership, has consented to accept. pro | viding it is the unanimous wish of the l convention and that the rank and title | be eliminated With this encouragement
 Bishop GaiIor's friends will make d strong |