The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-10-30
GEORGIA VETERANS.
Reunion at Columbus a Memorable
Occasion.

Occasion.
Columbus, Ga. Oct. 29.-The Georgia
Confederate veterans adjourned to-day
10 meet next year in Augusta after
what is considered the most successful
state reunion yet held. Following a
business session this morning came the
annual parade at noon, which was one
OF the most imposing and inspiring
sights ever seen in Columbus. Capt. NJ.
r Uslna of Savannah, was unanimous
~ reelected division secretary. Reso-
lutlons were adopted indorsing, COM
mending in high terms the manage
ment of the soldiers home in Atlanta.
the work of the trustees being prais-
ed.
Inc Legislature was memoralized
TO pass a bill to perfect the rosters of
Georgia companies who went out dur
ing the war
pursuant to the request of the Geor-
gla Mayors, in their recent convention.
resolutionswas introduced to appoint
a committee to investigate the alleged
abuses of peddlers' licenses issued to
Confederate veterans. but the resolu-
ton was tabled, it being the belief of
the veterans that the present Georgia
law, II properly executed, will prevent
the alleged abuses.
FIVE hundred dollars was raised for
the Jefferson Davis monument fund.
This monument. which will be erected
IN Richmond, will be dedicated in 1904.
Several addresses were made on the
subject, and great deal of enthusiasm
was manifested. 1t was the unanimous
wish of the reunion that the memory
OF JEFFERSON Davis should be appropri-
ately honored, and that at an early
date
Resolutions were adopted regarding
the convention of the Daughters of the
Confederacy which meets tomorrow
at LaGrange Ga, of which the follow
ing is an extract:
Resolved, That a fraternal delega-
tlon consisting of five or more members
OF this body be appointed by the COM
nander OF this division to convey to
the Georgian division of the United
Daughters of the Confederacy. in ses-
sion at LAGRANGE, Ga, an expression
OF our exalted esteem for them and
Ior all the noble women of Georgia
whom they represent"
Inc weather was perfect for the ma
rade, which was witnessed by 20, 900
people. About 1000 veterans were in
line, and it was estimated that fully
z,OOO more were prevented by old age
and extreme feebleneSs from Joining
ed nearly mile, and every step of the
way was to the accompaniment of
cheers.
The young ladies of Camp w. H. T.
Walker, No. 925, U. D. c., Atlanta. all
OF whom were alfred in gray, came in
for an ovation. Thousands of school
children had been stationed along the
line of march by the ladies, and every
child waved a Confederate flag. The
spectacle was impressive in the ex-
treme
The parade was reviewed by Gen.
Evans and sponsors. Such a demon
stration has not occurred in Columbus
in years. The entire city turned out
to cheer the old heroes. Most of the
veterans left for home this afternoon
and tonight. The mess hall closed to-
night, after having served barbecued
meats of all kinds, coffee, etc, for two
days, during which time it fed 3,40O old
soldiers by actual count Tonight a
ball was rendered the sponsors and
their maids of honor at the Hotel Ra-
cine, which proved "a most brilliant
event. Columbus society was out en-
masse, and the reunion passed out in
a hIaza Of sylorxy