The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-11-13

order to effectuate its scope, use every honorable effort to secure the passage of such pension laws from the coming legis- lature as will more materially aid Con- federate soldiers. Alabama has done much in this direction. but much more remains to be done. and this Division. in convention assembled, favors the enact ment of more efficient laws on this sub feet and directs the Relief Committee to attempt to procure their passage.
 ''Second-That the erection of the Sol diers' Home at Mountain Creek be hearti- ly encouraged. and that every sstep be taken to carry 1t into wider practical operation. That not only does this Division loudly and unanimously endorse the movement. but that 1t also impress upon the camps composing the Divislon the imperative necessity of aiding in this noble and commendable project. That the Relief Committee to be appointed be instructed to cooperate in every way with those interested and be further in- structed to assist in the procuring such legislative enactments as will give the movement a solid and permanent financial basis under State control. We regard this as one of the most important func- tions of this committee and the excellent work that has been begun should receive the unabated aid.
 "ReSpectfully SuDUltIeu'
 ''D. H. Hausmah, Chairman.
 Mir Owen made report for the History Committee. which report. on motion of Hon. w. II. Sanford was adopted, and ordered printed in the proceedings. It showed the work of the committee to be in excellent condition.
 On motion of MT. Bankhead, the com mittee on Monuments was given an op- portunity to file. It's report for incorpora- ton in the printed proceedings.
 On motion of Samuel A. Williams, Of camp Sanford, the Commander was directed to cause blank applications to be prepared for the use of the Divlsion' to be sold to the various camps in the State.
 Greeting to Federal Sons. Commander Payne here called MT. Dent to the chair, and offered the following resolution, which, after discussion. was on his motion. unanimously adopted, Viz'
 Resolved. That the Alabama DiVlsioh' Tinted Sons of Confederate veterans views with pleasure the fraternal feel ing that exists between the United Con- federate Veterans and the Grand Army of the Republic and cordial greetings are extended by this Division to the sons of Veterans, with the assurance that we are always willing to aid them In any natriotic effort to further the interests and glory of our common country
 MT. Payne also introduced the following resolution, after feelingly referring to the absence of MT. Lomax. It was adopt ed by a standing vote, and in deep emo tion and silence:
 "Resolved. By the Alabama Division, Tinted Sons of Confederate Veterans. in convention assembled, that our sympa- thy be rendered to Comrade Tennent I,ouax in his illness, and that we eX- ceedingly regret that on account thereof we are deprived of the benefit 'of ms wise counsel.
 "Resolved, That a committee of three he appointed to convey in person to our distinguished comrade this expression of the Division"
 The work of the Alabama Division. Tinted Daughters of the Confectionery. in raising funds for a monument on shiioh battlefield, was endorsed in the following resolution offered by Mr Hausman, and strongly urged by him. viz:
 "The Alabama Division of the United | Daughters of the Confederacy having undertaken the task of raising funds for the erection of a monument on Shiloh battlefield to commemorate the valor of the heroes of Alabama who .gallantly par ticipated in the sanguinary battle there | their efforts in this behalf are worthy ] of the highest consideration and coop | eration on the part of all patriotic Ala | ba mians, now. therefore. be it Resolved, That thls effort meets the hearty concurrence of the Alabama Di- vision, United Sons of Confederate Vet erans and each Camp and individual member of this Confederation is urged to cooperate in every way toward its | speedy consummation.
 A Monument to Pelham. MT. Owen offered a resolution pledging the Division to crelt monument to the memory of 5ohn Pelham After reading the resolution Mir. Owen referred to the | recent comments which have appeared in the press urging attention to the sub ject. and he also gave brief history of Pelham.
 The resolution fin full is as follows; Alabama gave to the Confectionery the gallant Pelham,' the boy hero, whos'