The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-03-09

At the recent meeting of the Executive Beard, ways and means for increasing the State SoldieriS Fund was discussed at iength:; each participant proving a deep interest in tshis sacred work. which seemed nearest ths hearts of all ''daugh- terg' within the Alabama Division. Mrs. Jn0. w. A. Sanford stating facts from hsr sxeeilent recards. as treasurer and in almost . depla ted condition. Some Chapters responded nberally to the call for funds with which We might gladden. tss hearts and msske esight.r the lives rsea. who are nov, old and feeble from q ne confederacy. Other Chapters have s their sssss hssss havu not contributed Tt all. Not one Cnaptsr In all the Alabama Division has withheld c contribution to this noble o" .Sk 0 n .rs .ei true and patriotic Daughters of the Con- fedaracy. But local demands and work have claimed their immediate attention. ali ef which seems % important. we GreAter demand.
 Thsre are now eleven feeble and dis ablsd Veterans upon the pension list of tho Alabama Division, who each month eagsrly and pathetically look forward to the coming of these small checks. Surely this ts work that appeals b us The old Veteran abidas with us for but . short period. and he will pass osi the stags of action and be known only in memory to the Daughters of the Con- federacy: let us first bow before their shrine with all reverence due and aid necessary, then perpetuate the memory of their glorious deeds of bravery with statuss Of marble and pictures in the halls of fame.
 The work of the Daughters of the Confederacy Is living, breathing work: our hearts find so much to be done: our eyes sec so many places that claim our attention. that we know not where to turn or how determine the most import ant. But from postetity to postertty the Daughters of the Confederacy will live on, to honor and perpet,iate the memory and record upon the pages Of history the unparaIieiied bravery of the Confederate
 The Executive Board deemed 1t neces- sary for the President to make an offi- cial appeal to each Chapter. to contrib. diers ats s0R Fn.d. that we .isS. tide % over G to the Convention in May Of all Chapters We ask some contribution; however small 1t will aid the cause and keep back dis appointment from the hearts of these eleven worthy Veterans, who each month await our small contributions.
 The Soldiers Fund will need s75 more or less to carry this through to the Convention. As your presiding officer, 1t Is my glad privilege to urge upon you this sacred duty. and it is my hope that you will respond to this appeal. I would suggest that you give an entertainment in your midst for this worthy cause: surely it Is one that will appeal to the more fortunate Veterans, and gain for you their patronage.
 Any contributions for this purpose must be sent to Mrs. Jno. W. A. Sanford. Montgomery. Ala. our State Treasurer.
 Mrs. A. L. Dowdell.
 President Alabama Division.
 The suggestion that the Alabama Di- vision. U. D. C., present life-size por- trait of Emma Sansom. the famous Ala bama heroine. to the State Department of Archives and History. was referred. by the Executive Board, to . Committee. cempossd of tho Director of each Chap ter, with Mrs. W. A. Gayle. Director of the Dixie Chapter. as Chairman. The duty of this committee is to make every effcrt to raise funds In the Division for this purpose, and if possible have a DOT trait of this illustrious Alabamian ready to be presented at the coming Conven- ton at Demopolis in May. We hereby request the President of each Chapter throughout the Division to send at once the name of the Director of her Chapter to the Chairman of this Committee, Mrs. W. A. Gayle. Perry Street. Montgomery, that she may confer by letter with each snsmber of the Committee.
 Ths time is short to accomplish this work, hence we urge promptness.
 Below we publish a communication to the President from Miss Annie Hobson.