The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-06-22
MONUMENT TO PELHAM
OF SHAFT TO THE GAIL
 LIANT ALABAMIAN.
Impressive Ceremonies at Anniston, ln- cIudIng Speeches by Congressman Bowie and Adjutant-General
 Brandon.

Anniston, June 2L-(Special. )-The monument to Major John Pelham was unveiled with impressive ceremonies yesterday morning at 10 o'clock. A crowd of many hundreds was present and cheered the speakers when they touched upon matters in which g. key note of the Confectionery was touched. In the crowd were persons of all classes gathered as one to do honor to the brave son of Calhoun who gave his life for the cause he thought was right.
 The 3rd regiment. Alabama National Guard, commanded by Lieutenant Colo mel Hughes B. Kennedy, and headed by Memoirs Band, attended the unveiling. With but a few exceptions, every man of the regiment was present.
 The regiment marched out of camps down Twenty-frst Street to Noble, down Noble to Ninth, out Ninth to Quintard Avenue and up Quintard to Twelfth Street, where the ceremonies occurred The men stood the hot march very well and were allowed to fall out during the ceremonies.
 Rev. D. N McLauchlin, pastor of the First Presbyterian Church. chaplain of Camp Caldwell, U. S, c. ", made the invocation.
 Dr. Clarence J. Owens, brigade com mander of the 1st brigade, Alabama division of U. s. c. V. and adjutant of Camp Caldwell of the Sons, acted as master of ceremonies. In speech of some minutes duration, he introduced Hon. Sydney J. Bowie, Congressman of the Fourth District. While making this speech, Dr. owens took opportunity to pay a tribute to Major Pelham.
 Hon. Sydney J. Bowie in his speech paid a glowing tribute to the man we honer." and among other things read some copies of letters written by Major Pelham shortly befere he left West Point to come to Alabama to take up arms for the Confederacy. The Con- gressmAn also spoke of Major Pelham's history.
 His speech was an eloquent effort that showed an inspiration by large heart filled with love for the cause Of his fathers.
 The next speaker was Gen. W. W. Brandon. a member of the Sons of Vet erans. The speaker spoke at length In an eloquent and convincing way. Among others to whom he paid tribute were Hon. w. L. Yancey, now buried at Montgomery; to Generals Jackson and Lee, Jefferson Davis, and to the Con- federate private. The General said a few words of another Alabamian to whom honor was due for two wars and especially to Fighting Joe Wheeler, for his brave charge at Santiago, be- sides tribute to Major Pelham.
 General Brandon, in the course of his remarks, said: 'I would rather be a son of a Confederate veteran than wear the Khaki uniform of the President of these United States" In paying the tribute to those spoken of. General Brandon waxed eloquent and many times was interrupted by applause.
 In conclusion. he spoke of the rela- tion of the Alabama National Guard, that he now represents, as sons of our fathers, and asked the support of the citizenship in helping to make the militia efficient in every Nway These remarks caused a spontaneous outburst from the large audience showing that the speaker had touched popular chord.
 Following a piece of music, Miss Lou ise Pelham, a niece of the gallant Pel- ham. and Miss Jessie Anderson, daugh- ter of General '"Tige" Anderson, pulled a cord and the monument was unveiled as the band played Dixie, and the audience stood uncovered. Miss Ander- son was introduced as the Queen of tbe Regiment" a name given her by some of the survivors of General An derson's command.
 Memolis band interspersed the pro- gram with we1I-rendered numbers in a pleasing manner. The exercises lasted about an hour and were full of interest throughout. Those who occupied seats on the platform were: Gen. w. W. Brandon, Gen. c. J. oweps- pr. D. N.