The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-10

ing horn cannot awaken him to glory again Although dead, he still lveth. He lives in the hearts and affections of the southern people. His name and fame will live in the hearts and memories of the southern people as long as they ad- mire courage, true patriotism and fdel- ity to principle. Yes, until time Is no more. Let us both old and young cherish his memory. Let the young look to him as the examplar, as the guiding star through life Let the old instill into their songs the brightness of his good deeds and urge them to follow his example.
 An Appeal.
 My old comrades; l greet you with a sad heart, out with a heart full of love and affection. Noble sons of these brave old gray-headed men, l greet you with heart full of love and affection. I ap- peal to you, noble sons, by the memory of your brave fathers and brothers who died OH the battlefield, in prison or from wounds, organize. l appeal to you by the memories of the sufferings and hardships borne by the noble women of the South your mothers and sisters who with tears streaming down their cheeks, will tell you with pride of the heroism of the husband and brothers, to organize. I appeal to you in the name of all that Is dear to our past history, be ready to take the place of the old gray-headed men, the heroes of more than a hundred battles. Be ready.
 Warm Greeting.
 Noble Daughters of the Confectionery, greet you with a heart full of love, ad- miratlon and affection. Continue your glorious mission. Beautiful young women of our southland proud daughters of the noblest women that ever lived in any country or in any age, l greet you with the heart of an old Confederate sol dier full of love and pride, and 1 urge you to continue your good work and en- courage your brothers and other young men to remain steadfast and true to the memories of the past. I heard that grand old soldier, General Bernard E. Bee, son of glorious old South Carolina, at the battle of Bull Run say to his men, Stand steady boys, stand steady when the fed erai bullets were flying thick and fast Remember the Alamo" was the bat tie cry of the Texans at the battle of San Jacinto. Then let the battle cry of the young men and women of the South be, Remember the heroism of our fathers Remember the loyalty patriotism and suffering of our mothers
 City of Birmingham, glorious Alabama, In behalf of my old comrades, I lay at your feet the thanks of grateful hearts.
 Committees Named.
 After the appointment of the following committees the body adjourned:
 Committee on Resolutions.
 l.lauama, c. A. Lanier of Montgomery. Arkansas, Col Charles Coffin of Bates vile.
 Florida, Gen. Francis F. Fleming of Jacksonville.
 Georgia. Col. L. l.. Millbrook.
 IndianTerritorybG Gen. R. B. Coleman of North McAlester.
 Louisiana, Gen. A. B. Booth.
 Maryland, Col. Samuel E. Lewis, M. D., of Washington.
 Mississippi, Maj. H. Clay Sharkey of Jackson.
 North Carolina, Gen. James l. Metts of Northwest. Gen. Paul A. Fusz of Phil ipsburg, Mont.
 Oklahoma Col William M. Cross of Oklahoma City.
 Paclfic, Lieut.. Col. J. T. Evans of Ros- well, N. M.
 South Carolina Gen. William E. James. Tennessee Col. John P Hickman of Nashville.
 Texas, J. D. Shaw.
 Virginia, Col. Taylor Stratton of Richmond.
 West Virginia, D. Huddleson.
 Committee on Credentials. Alabama, J. B. Francis of Birmingham. Arkansas, Gen. Asa Morgan of Camden, Florida, Lieut.. Col G. s. Hardee of Rockledge.
 Georgia, Gen. Louis G. Young of Sa- vannah.
 Indian Territory, Gen. John L. Gait of Ardmore.
 Louisiana. Gen. A. Estopinal.
 Mississippi, William Buchanan.
 North Carolina, Col. Henry A. London of Pttsboro
 Northwest, Lieut.. Col. L. c. Garrigus. Oklahoma, Gen. William Taylor of Altus.
 Pacific P H. Wash of Fresno, Cal