The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-01-20
NEWS GATHERED
ROM SOUTHS|DE
Sons of Confederate Veterans to
Organize Camp Of
Daughters.
SENTENCE YOUNG OUTLAWS
Old Soldiers Feast ~ Postpone
Council Meeting-Funeral
of Mrs. Crooks.
SENTENCE YOUNG OUTLAWS
Old Soldiers Feast - Postpone
Manchester Bureau. Tmes-D Dispatch,
No. HOO Hull Street,

meeting last night, appointed n committee
to make arrangements for the organlza-
ton OF n camp OF Confederate Daughters
in Manchester. The committee Is to re-
port back to the camp ut II special meet
ing called for February I'd.
The camp, which is now just in its
infancy, having had rather u struggle
for its birth. is rapidly assuming n basis
of assured permanency among the pa
triotic organizations of the city, and Is
ishing through the energy and united
endeavor of its members.
Its membership is assuming fair proper
lions. but the aim OF the chapter, as OF
every chapter. is to secure as members
every son of Confederate soldiers. as to
insure certain perpetuation OF the mem
DRY of the principles and causes for which
their fathers fought. The William l.
Clopton Camp. therefore, is open to every
son of Confederate veteran in the city.
and all may apply for membership. The
dues amount to only sixty cents a year.
and there is no initiation fee.
After the regular business had been
finished last night, Mr.. ID. l.. Pulliam
made n short and stirring speech. setting
forth the apparent carelessness with which
the young men of the day regard the
deeds of their fathers and the lack OF
proper information as to the principles
for which their fathers fought.
Mr.. Pulliam explained that among them
the popular and very erroneous idea is
that the Civil War was fought by the
South for the maintenance of slavery
the Spnfhprp yIo
Mr.. Pulliam went on to show the real
cause of the war and the principle for
which 1t was fought was thar of States
rights. Mr. Pulliam was heartily APP
plauded for his talk. He was followed
by Mr.. White, who in turn was followed
by Mr.. Willis Pulliam. the young member
of the House from Manchester The last
devoted himself to an exhortation for
the perpetuation of the names and mem
cries of those who had given their blood
for the Lost Cause
The camp meets every third Friday
night of the month in the Confederate
Camp Hall. Ninth and Hull Streets.
Veterans Feast and Speak.
The members of Joseph E. Johnston
Camp of Confederate Veterans held most
enjoyable and interesting meeting Thurs
day night After the transaction OF the
regular business OF the camp, delectabe
supper. which was heartily enjoyed by
all, was served to the members. Among
the invited guests were Captain T. C.
Morton, of Staunton. inspector general OF
the state Camp; Major Bdgood, of Rich
mond. inspector-general Of the United
Camp of Confederate Veterans. and Hon.
L. W. Gaines, of Norfolk. Mr. d. L.
Pulliam was also present Speeches were
made by the visitors, and Judge Clopton
introduced Mr.. Gaines. who served with
him in the same command during the
war. The evening was passed very en-
1oyably by the whole camp.
Young Outlaws.
The young outlaw gang. composed of
James Nunnally, Alfred Stargart. Willie
Cordrey and Clarence Scott, was ND he
fore the mayor yesterday morning, and all
were sentenced. Clarence Scott, charged
with being suspicious character, and
James Nunnally, for the same charge
Cordrey, as an incorrigible, and Staggart,
Tor stealing box of shoe soles from
Block & CO., of Richmond, were sent TO
the reformatory.
Postpone Council Meeting.
The specially called meeting OF the City
Council, which was to have been held
tonight, has been postponed until Mon
day night. The change was effected on
account of the fact that SO many of the
members are business men, who are un-
able to leave their places tonight. Satur-
day night Is always a busy one, and the
fact being especially brought to the no.
tice of Mr. Wakefield. the meeting has
been postponed until Monday night.
Officers Istalled.
Hestia Conclave. No. 459, i. O.. o. H..
installed officers Thursday night as fol-
lows: Past archon. w H. Toler; archon,
NJ 7. Gary; provost. W. II. Atkisson:
secretary. G. A. Ranes: treasurer, j. T.
Morrissette; financier c. E. WalthaIl;
prelate, w. E. Parkinson; Inspector, w.
b. Crooks; warden. j. C. BEDFORD; sem
tinel. ]. w. Smith; trustees, j. H. Pat
terson, w. H. Toler and j. p. Jones.
After the business meeting the mem
bers adjourned to the banquet hall OF
Mrs. Cobb's in Hull Street. where a
bounteous repast was served District
Organizer Lawrence p. Pool gave short
talk on the condition of tho order, which
he showed to be In very hourishing
condition. and thanked the ladies' and
committee In charge for their most ex-
celent work.
Oak Grove Services.
Rev. j. A. Sullivan, pastor of Oak
Grove Church, Will preach Tomorrow
morning on "shipwreck OF Faith" The
theme at night will be the Shattered
Life" The songs In the dark. which
have been attracting unusual attention,
Will occupy a part of the services.
Rededication of Asbury Church.
Tomorrow evening ut 7:45 o'clock there
Will be rededcation service In Asbury
Methodist Church. Rev. w. V. Tudor.
D D., who dedicated the church five
years ago. win be present and VIII preach
the sermon.
special musical programme has been
arranged. and big" time is promised
to all who attend. The reason for this
special service Is that the pastor and
members desire to present again this
church TO the Lord, this time entirely out
of debt. The pastor, Rev. j, y. Cnthriell,
will preach In the morning on IA Rod
In the Hand of Moses. Public invited :,
A, the Central Methodist Church to-
morrow the pastor. Rev. y. X. Jolffe. will
! preach morning md night His morning
| subject will be THE Law OF seryice."
! The evening theme Will DO "Slnai. this
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