The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-06-16
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authorities to Southern self-respcct
and to honorable puhhShers, with a
result that3tlie most offensive Of the Il
false histories have beeno driven from
Southern schools. Hg2 x
Since co-Opcration among .nose
who desire impartial history. which
will inspire all citizens of our coun- &,
try with similar patriotic spirit, 3ts&a
contamination most earnestly sought b
for by this t'assocation; especially is
this desirable, III all histories of that
strife which was the greatest Ameri-
can war MaySnot the story Of that &
struggle be told with fairness to both
sections? Onathe part'of the South
there is nothing: to fear from TRUTH
full h.story.AL We ask historical
generosity aid VIII give as mucha viii. II
out stint, ssl
Federal Officer Ousted.
The report recommends that each State
establish "a dcpartment8of archives and
history. The reading 1.-THE report caused
oroat enthusias 1n An amendment by
Davenport, of Americus, Ga. member
Of the committee, that the future his
tories show that Jefferson Davis was
cruelty treated and unnecessarily
3shackled, was accepted, and the report
was adopted. Il
a call Of the resolutions committee de-
vcloped the presenoaof a f.ederal ollloel
IN that important body. Ills name IS
tc,olonel g. C. Russell and he is accredited
to the Indian Territory. Comrade .. ~ ,:
paddock, of Fort, Worth declined 10 sit
n the same room with Colonel Russeli'
ond in response to a chorus or re f
MIN Off. take him off!9 General Lee SUD
atitutcd the namc Of Captain j. J. Ken.
dall of the Indian Territory. General
Toe however, took occasion 10 pay u
commitment to Colonel Russell, ana saia
ho had some time ago written u sp !ec''i'u''u
tribute to the Southern soldler.
A telegram from the Grand army poss
at Madison, Ind, was rcau s'''u
a moderate cheer.
Battle Abbey Report.
The report of the battle abbey commit
tao of which General Evans Is cha rl ' ~
was read. The report says:
"In our report last year we expresses y; ths
flcaton that We We're at last IN SEN St ,rn had
completion OF our o cherisnehu ~ rnised by us to
West the condition of the contribution o. .he
same amount by Comrade aee 90 ,or,nard n
ana ana ,n ntua " bniding Of our memorial hall
"Bnttle Abbey. asst Is peculiarly caliea, -.
',We confidently hoped tnat we s, cc cnmmenced'
m me- Nv" thsp reported that the only obstacle
in our way was tho $4,000 balance due ron
tho Rouss estate WIS nuh farne p Secretary and
rIntendent, j. c. Underwood. IN the SUI
he instituted against tho 1,o q IN M a. ~ for for
a,ieeed commissions due him. We regret to
haye 10 report now that this same ops'acle
still exists. !. oot tr,o, NJ
tb,a snit we were not able to do so unit y Feb.
ruary last and then. to our great surprlse Az
that OF our able COUNSEL the urS Rave .era; ~
unrdct ns very must our counsel took an ap.
neal to higher court, and are very coHttd ,n 81
that they will be able to So. me nee more sths
iaw,s delays" and meantime the Rouss estate
is inhibited by tho attachment p nno
from paying US the balance OF >so'V" aue %
1--WE could have proceeded to build with the
money on hand, and many OF our 1t'emns % th
b IL fayoI OF Gsr d9 at th ~ long
elined 10 take this same Wow. But. as by t li
terms OF Comrado Rousss gitt, mo 10 s!vy SoIt
cannot. as we think DO used until the ~hole
500 900 is in hand. We need the use Of an ad.
dtionaI fund to secure tho balance OF the
Rouss subscription, 2
Appeal for Funds.
III some liberia, friend Or friends I,. We. would
raise US the $4,000 to meet the p IN na
verdict, IL 1t should be finally conllrnlea. oul
obstacle would be removed. Our secretary hat
been very diligently trying 70 secure M
amount, and to this end has written hundreds
Of PERSONAL letters to those able TO help !.
viii be raised. and we appeal 20 our trlehat
to help us. The report OF our treasuIer Juage
George l.. Christian, herewith submitted shoWi
that no has in his hands, invested ana draWlile
Interest. s1o6 343 49, and tho note OF tho city o.
Richmond for $50, 900, which ls equivalent e
cash. we have in addition, reliable 81 supscrp,
tiony, pa yabe on call for ~ 600. 80 when w
lion ' We viii have in hand over $500 ooo Y,
have also additional subscriptions payable
when our building II begun ana every con
fldence that when we begin 20 pullu con
siderable funds Will flow into the treasury
:" ut IL proper 10 add, what ought TO b.
generally understood, that the trustees ar'
prosecuting this work not only without an,
pccun,ary Compensation. but also at some sac
riflco of time and money. and that they are a
anxious as any of our friends can possibly ~
to complete our enterprise ana we 90 no
hesitate to ask. but appeal for help o. tFleld
OF the Confederaoy cyery1YheTc.
eve repeat what We sa!4 ~, Pur report las
year, that contributlons "a This fund nov
go III into our treasury without the deduction Q
4 cent for salaries. com,nlsaiona, or expense
Of any kind whatever. these being met out
the interest on our invested fynds. Make Mda yon