The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-10-15

fering to to be relieved. children to be educated. As long as we are on earth the very oldest of us will join heartily In all this, but when we are gone the legacy of love and labor will pass into younger and stronger hands. though not more loving hearts. See to It, young woman, that the hearts be no less loving nor the heads less thought ful and faithful to the past" All the officers reports were &C., cepted with votes of thanks. the dele gates standing.
 large, handsome flag and banner, arriving by express from Missouri, a previous presentation to the order by Mrs. M. R. M. Rosenberg, of Texas, were placed on the platform. The secretary called the roll of State presidents, who presented their re- ports, that of Mrs. Victor Montgom- cry leading the list. These reports oc- cupied the remainder of the evening. Jefferson Davis chapter has made elaborate preparations for a reception at the St. Francis Hotel Thursday af- ternon. Veterans and Sons of veter- ans are invited to meet the U. D. c. delegates and members
 This mornings session will begin at 9:30 o'clock and be resumed at 8 p. m. At ;45 o'clock, after lunching at the Palace, delegates will leave for Mount Tamalpais from the Sausalito ferry.
 Although the fair strangers within our gates who wear the badge of Con- feedracy's Daughters have been given the homage everywhere that Is their due, it was not until the opening of the cenvention's seeond-da program that San Francisco's keys were formal ly placed in their keeping. Through inadvertency the Mayor was not pre- sent on Tuesday to officially bid them welcome. His appearance upon the platform in Maple Hill was the signal for applause from many gloved palms Introduced by Mrs. A. H. voorhies Mayor Schmitz said:.
 Madame chairman and Daughters of the Confectionery, I first offer Ian apology for not having been here yesterday to extend a welcome to you in behalf Of San Francisco's citizens But the matter is merely one of fnality--you already had our warmest assurances of the pleasure and pride we feel to Did you enter the gates of our city. Each and every citizen is glad to have you among us, not only for your own sakes, but because you are all so closely affiliated with & cause which commands our deepest respect. The depth of feeling and the memory of conflict between the blue and the gray
 
 Americans who fought for what they earnestly believed to be the best in- terests of the country. The recoiiec- ton of their heroism will forever en- dure. s .,
 A warm Welcome.
 Here on the Pacific Coast we cherish a patriotism as ardent as cariebe found anywhere. We ask you, the daught- CTS of patriotism. to accept warm wnlp0ma fn over to you the keys of the city. All l ask is that when you return those Keys you will say that California has lived up to her reputation for hospi- tality and that it Is with reluctance you say farewell"
 Mrs. Augustine Smythe, chairman of the converting Daughters, responded graciously to the Mayors address.
 Routine business occupied the fore noon. The proceedings were pleasantly interrupted by floral offerings. resolution was passed thanking the city Tor the opportunity given last~eveninR to witness the illumination in honor of the visitors. The City Hall in electric array was admired by all. Formal acceptance was made of the invitation to attend this afternoons reception at the St. Francis Hotel. when all mem bers and delegates belonging to the IT D. c. will be the fiuests of Jefferson Davis Chapter from 3 o'clock until
 A letter was read from George W Kelley, who fought in the Union army It said: my
 General Lee belongs to the whole American people, and we of the North accord his memory a love and reverenca that can hardly be surpassed in your own fair Southland" Kelley quoted epigramatie extracts from a letter of R. E. Lee to his son Custis. which was received with applause.
 TeleErams of Greeting.
 Many telegrams of greeting were re- ceived, among them one from Mrs. V Jefferson Davis.
 An invitation from the California Club to attend reception in the new club house at the close of this evenings business session was accepted witb manifest pleasure. This necessitates meeting for the evening session at ' o'clock.
 Chicagos official report was read by Mrs. wooster, who promised that the Chicago Chapter would be heard from in future with credit to the cause Mrs A. Broaddus submitted Kentucky's re- port
 It was announced that this morn ing's session would be given to memo rial exercises, commencing at s:3O.
 After luncheon in the hotel the dele gates departed ron scenic journey from which they returned elated with pleasure. This was a trip to Mount Tamalpais. from which a magnificent view was obtained of the bay and vi- cinity.
 In the evening a lively debate arose concerning the rules governing the dis tributiOn of the coveted cross of honor to veterans The main point at issue was that of expediency. Whether the bestowai of cross should be subject to official delays or simplified by em- towering Chapters nearest the appli- cants to confer the cross. The discus sion was prolonged and earnest. fol- lowing the report of Mrs. Gabbett of Atlanta, Ga. a member "A years old. who reported that 50,000 crosses had been distributed and that she had per- sonally read 50.000 certificates.
 Advocates "Red Tape.
 Mrs. Gabbett is custodian of the cross of honor. She advocated all the red tape" possible, in order to prevent fraud. Opposition and supporv from the floor seemed equally divided. The recommendation of the committee was that dying man be given a cross at once, upon proper affidavit, the certi- fcate of a physician and indorsement of two reputable citizens.
 Mrs. Contrib of Kentucky offered a resolution which gave satisfaction to the convention. It granted discretion ary power, fin emergency cases for be- stowal of cross by the chairman of the cross committee.
 Mrs. Campbell of Missouri read the following letter from St. Louis, which was listened to with close attention:
 Madame President and Daughters of