The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-05-21
And Glory Guards With Solemn Round the BiVOuac of
 the Dead
CONFEDERATE VETERANS
 PAY TRIBUTES ID DEAD
The Rev. j. J. Finley of Virginia De- IIvers Memorial Address and Hls Words Were Fervld With
 Patrlotlsm-Reports.

New Orleans. May 20.-Today's session of the confederate reunion closed with prayer. The first words of the petition for divine guidance and blessing were spoken by the chaplain while the echoes of ataps" the most sad and yet the most beautiful of all bugle calls were yet quiv- ering in the air. For this was the day portion of which has been set apart for services In honor of the hero dead of the confederate cause, for the glorihcation of their deeds; for the hallowing of their memories; for the sanctihcation or the cause for which they lived and died. The tribute was most amply rendered. It was offered in the burning words of the ora tor and the fiery plaudits of his hearers as they saw again through him the mar tial prowess of their brothers who have Joined the eternal muster. It was ten- dered in the sobs of beautiful women and in the self-contained grief of stalwart men. when 1t was borne home to them once more that the comrades they so deeply loved, the leaders so highly hon ored could be nothing to them but priceless memory.
 Memorial Service Opened
 The memorial services were opened promptly at 12 o'clock by General Gordon who said:
 And now, my comrades, the appointed lime has come for the services in honor of our immortal dead-and for the open Ing of these exercises believe we should give thanks to Almighty God for the lives 1,ia them and us for the time to come I am going to ask General Young of Kentucky to lead us In prayer
 General Young delivered an eloquent in- vocation and was followed by Gen. J. A. Chalaron, who read an eulogy on the late adjutant-general of the United Con- federate veterans, George Moorman of New Orleans General Cabell followed in brief address in which he paid a warm tribute to the late adjutant-general The resolutions were adopted by a silent rising vote.
 General Gordon then introduced the Rev. J. J. Finley of Baskerville. Va. who delivered the annual memorial sermon. It was a strong address, fervid In It's pa- triotism, replete with loving words for the dead and bright with promises of hope for the south that is, and the south that Is yet to be-
 Brought Many 70 Tears.
 He moved his hearers to frequent ap- plause and at times brought many of them to tears. "The Vacant Chair" was played softly by the band and then taps" was blown. A short prayer by Chaplain General Jones brought the memorial ex- ercises to a close and an adjournment
 .Aw.a~ at o'clock.
 Prior to the memorial exercises the financial report of Adjutant General Mickle was presented and approved.
 The financial report of Adjutant Gen eral Mickle showed for the fiscal year the following receipts:
 Camp dues $1212 commissions and certi- ficates of membership $31, donations sS3S. Total $2081. Disbursements were s1267, leaving a balance of sS14
 The report of the historical committee which was of considerable length was read by Gen. J. J. Horner and Gen. s. D. Lee by turns. 1t dealt exhaustively with the efforts of the committee to secure an impartial historical record for the south and made a series of ratings regarding various publications praising some and condemning others. It was adopted with out dissent.
 1reStin86 ny tnc oonS.
 Following the presentation of the com mittee reports, W. P. Lane of Texas, a member of the Sons of Veterans present. ed the greetings of his organization to the older body and created much en- thusiasm among the veterans by the en- ergy of his sentiments and the force of his delivery.
 When he had ceased speaking, Gen. c. I. Walker of Virginia moved that k@ range for a closer relationship between the Sons of Veterans and the present or- ganzation. General Gordon appointed as members Gen. c. I. Walker, Gen B. H. Young. Gen. Robert White, Gen. J. A. Webb and Gen. W. P. Tarry.
 T move, MT. Chairman said General Cabell, rising to his feet, that the trans- Mississippi department be represented on that committee. We have by far the largest camp of Sons of Veterans In the south and l think we should be repre- sented."
 "I guess there will be no objection to that" said Gen. Gordon. and he named as additional members General VanSandt and Gen. Felix Robertson of the trans Mississippi department.
 Gen. Gordon! General Gordon" shout ed a delegate.
 What is 1t. comrade?" asked the gem eral.
 'That committee is all generals. want a private on it..
 The motion was promptly seconded and carried and the general saio:
 Now you've got your private. Name him."
 No Private From Alabama.
 This the delegate was unable to do, much to the amusement of the conven- ton.
 What state are you from?' asked the yeheral.
 Alabama"
 "All right, Alabama. Let's hays a pri- vate from Alabama"
 The delegate was not able to produce his man and the general remarked:
 Well, the commander-in-chief will as- sume the responsibility of putting an Alabama private on that committee at later time.''