The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1912-05-08

aeon, Ga, May "A drenchlnS
downpour of rain which continued in
termittently throughout today, did
not dampen the ardor nor allay en-
thusiasm in the opening here of the
thenty-second annual reunion of the
United Confederate Veterans.
Throngs of Vistors.
Throngs of visitors and thousands
OF veterans participated in the first
days sessions of the reunion. Rous-
ing addresses were delivered by pro-
minent men and women of the quon-
dam Confederacy. At frequent inter-
walls during the day music was rem
dered by a score of bands. The rain
forgotten when the strains of Dixie
were heard Each time the familiar
tune was greeted with tumultous
cheers and the rebel yell"
Sessions We're held by the veterans
in the morning and evening meet
ings We're conducted by the United
Sons OF Confederate Veterans and
other affiliated organizations.
Addresses and Responses.
Welcoming addresses and respons-
es were delivered at the initial ses-
sion, the feature of which was the
response on behalf of the veterans de-
liyered by Gen. Major W, W. Screws
of Montgomery, Ala,
The convention the United Sons of
Confederate Veterans was concluded
tonight with the election of ]. p. Nor
fleet of Memphis, Tenn, commander
in chief, to succeed Walter G. Pritch-
ard of Charleston, S. C. 1t was also
decided to change the name of the
organization to Sons of Confederate
Veterans.
Tonight Camp John 3. Gordon, the
hotel lobbies and headquarters are
teeming with consultations over the
three-cornered fight for the 1918 re-
union. Chattanooga, San Antonio,
Tex, and Jacksonville, Fla, are ex-
erting every effort for the honor.
Keen Interest in Election.
Keen interest also is being mani
tested in the election of command
er in chief to succeed the late Gen.
George w. Gordon. Gen. C. Irvine
Walker of Charleston, next In com
mand: Gen. Bennett II Young OF
Louisville, KY. commander of the de-
partment of Tennessee: Gen. w. X.
Van Zandt. commander of the Trans
Mississippi department, all are can
didates for the office.
Both questions will be settled at
the final business session OF the vet
Grams tomorrow.
A feature of Thursdays program
will be the grand parade OF veterans,
which will wind slowly through Ma
cons streets, headed by the rapidly
dwindling remnant of Forests cav
airy.
In the van of the oncefamous body
of horsement will ride Nathan Bed
ford Forrest, aged I, grandson of the
fighting general Astride a magnifi-
cent white horse he will be dressed
in the uniform of a brigadier gene
raj.
II is expected that 10000 veterans
will participate in the parade.
interest in Next Meeting Place.
Interest in the fight for the 1918
reunion was intensified by the pub
lished report charging that Secretary
e. H. LYMAN of the Macon Chamber
of Commerce had offered to sell
the reunion to Jacksonville, Fla, for
$500. Secretary Hyman was quoted as
admitting that he is in the employ
of the San Antonio delegation and
that he was conndeht OF WlhiiihS INC
reunion for that city.
Members of the Florida city deleSa-
ton are loud in their declarations
that San Antonio is using unfair
means to get the coveted prize. On
the other hand, the Texas delegation
contends that the alleged expose is
a trick on the part OF the Jackson
Vile delegation to gain votes.
A committee appointed to investl-
gate the charges against Secretary
Hyman reported that he had acted
without authority and disclaimed any
intention on the part of the Macon
Chamber of Commerce to take sides
in the selection OF the next place