The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-11-22

General Hillary A. Herbert spoke few words of greeting to his old com rades and was heartily welcomed.
 The committee on credentials report ed eighty-four live camps, with 212 del- egates in attendance.
 General George P. Harrison was re- elected commander
 Afternoon Session.
 After the election of officers at the afternoon session. Miss Mattie Gusman of Mobile sang "The Homespun Dress.
 General P. D. Bowles was called to the chair by General Harrison. Col oneI c. A. Lanier of Montgomers. from the committee on memorials. pre- sented an elaborate report Among the names on the honor roll of the dead were:
 bama: u .utenant Colonels T. T. Roche, Mobile; Daniel P. Coleman. Huntsville; w. H. Hurt, Tuskegee; B. NJ. Huey, Marion; Major William B. Berney, Montgomery; Major James Pendergast. Mobile; Major J. H. Brickerotaff lriekard' and Private John Best Company, 2Sth AlRbama nearly nIde'y years Sld. The report was adopted by silent standing vota.
 Here a committee from the Sons of Veterans, including Commander-in- Chief T. NJ. Owen, c. R. BrickeR, Paul Rapier, w. w. Jenks, D. M. Rob inson, J H. Wallace and N R. Leigh. Jr. appeared and were given a rous- ing reception. Commander Owen made an eloquent address. His appeal U the veterans to hold up the arms Of the Sons in order that they might per petuate their deeds of heroism to be handed down to posterity was most impassioned and eloquent one. The Sons he declared, could not have sprung into existence but for the chiv- airy and bravery of the grand forces of the Confectionery. Caesar, Bona parte. the Henrys nor all the brilliant generals of the ancients had build d such records as Lee. Jackson, John ston and the other gallant leaders of the South.
 pr. Owen Speaks. .~
 His peroration, tribute to the men and women of the Confederacy, was 2 masterpiece of oratory, and the speak, CT was given an ovation.
 Fittingly followed Mrs. Allen L.. Feeks of Mobile. a brilliant singer who encore sang "Dixie,' bringing the old soldiers to their feet with rousing cheers
 J. J. Walker, of Luverne, offered a resolution that the division ask the next Legislature to erase the property qualifications for pensioners. Adiu- tant General Harvey Jones amended that inmates of the soldiers home be not deprived of their pensions. The resolution and amendment were adop- ted.
 T. P. Brewer of Mobile offered ( resolution asking the Daughters of the Confederaey to rescind their reso- lution, looking to abrogating the spon- sors and maids. In his remarks the old veteran broke down as he spake of the mothers and daughters of thc Confederacy. The resolution was adopted.
 beautiful resolution on the death of Mrs. Varina Jefferson Davis, sent by General John W. A. Sanford of Mont gomery was read and adopted by a silent standing vote.
 General Harrison, resuming the chair, asked the pleasure of the con- ventioR as 10 the next meeting place.
 Montgomery Next Year.
 Colonel Charles A. Lanier and Col oncl Ben M Washburn of Montgomerg spoke for their city, and contrary to usage. the convention unanimously se- lected the capitol city.
 The usual thanks were passed, af- ter which General Harrison said he would endeavor to have special train for Alabamians to go to Rich mond.
 Rev. Matthew Brewster offered the henediction and the convention ad- iourned sine die, amid great enthusi- asm.