Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1913-06-06
Unwilling OF The Confederate
Monument.

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The unveilis at Rockville Of the monu-
ment erected by the Confederate Veterans
and the Daughters of the Confederacy to
the memory of the heroes who wore the
gray came as fitting climax to a fervor
of patriotic spirit rarely. if ever before,
manifested in this county.
Almost within stones throw of the
place where our Revolutionary fathers
gathered to express their reputation of
the assumed right of Great Britain to levy
taxaFion on our people without represen-
tatioi., esultine directly in the destruction
OF the Peggy Stewart, with its laden of tea,
there assembled in Rockville on Tuesday
last more than three thousand souls to do
homage to those who, dominated by a like
courage and patriotic spirit, voluntarily
enlisted in the cause of the South, about
half century ago. from Montgomery
county.
The day was bright and balmy. The
Court House lawn and the monument tri-
angle in front were freshly moved. The
beautiful trees, with outstretched branches,
cast their inviting shade. Every section of
the county was well represented by ladies
and gentlemen, young and old, including
the old Confederate soldiers and their fami-
lies.
Every plan of the committee of arrange
ments was executed with soldier-like pre-
cision. Every man was in his place, with
one marked exception; an exception which
cast a halo of sadness over the hearts of
those who have so long labored upon plans
formulated in conjunction with, and largely
under the direction Of. Colonel Spencer C.
Jones, whose recent illness prevented him
witnessing their successful fruitaee. His
daughter. Mrs. Elizabeth Falvey, of New
Orleans, La, however. was present, bringing
words of encouragement from his sick
room.
The music was supplied by the Damas-
Gus cornet band. John r. Lewis. leader.
The invocation and benediction were rem
dered and pronounced by Rev. F. M. Rich
ardson. The addresses were made from
the front steps of the Court House. The
walk leading to the Court House was re-
served for the Confederate soldiers present,
about fifty or seventy-five in number.
Judge Edward C. Peter presided as mas
ter of ceremonies in the absence of Colonel
Jones. He also made the address of well
come in terms befitting the occasion. In
portant part taken by citizens of Mont
gomery county in the Civil War. led by
Colonel Elijah V. White from the western
section and by Colonel Ridgely Brown and
Colonel Gustavus Dorsey from the eastern
section of the county. To each of these
officers and their men he paid high tribute,
and pointed out the Importance. effective
ness and courageous character of their
service, and gave each of these officers a
distinctive and honored place in history.
The unwilling speech was delivered by
Hon. J. Thomas Hefiin. member of Con-
gress. of Alabama. This was one of the
most eloquent addresses ever delivered in
this county. His natural gifts as an orator
were accumulated in effectiveness by deep
seated convictions and tenderest sympa-
thies regarding the South, its cause and
its patriots.
One of the most pathetic scenes of the
day occurred when the veterans present
responded in tears to the sentiments of this
speaker
His tribute to the women of the South,
their fortitude and majestic loyalty also
touched a responsive chord in the hearts
of his hearers.
Upon the conclusion of this address, Miss
Anna Lee Hoyle, attended by Misses Bette
Jones and Eloise Chiswell and Masters
Frederick A. Tschiffely and Hunton d. Sell
man. released the Confederate and Mary
land flags which concealed the bronze statue
of Confederate cavalryman and unfurled
also the American flag to the gentle breezes.
And thus was brought to happy consum-
nation the memorial plans. so dear to the
hearts of every Southern sympathizer in
Montgomery county.
The concluding address was delivered by
Hon. Frank Clark. member of Congress-, of
Florida, son of Confederate soldier,
and was a fitting close to an occasion
whose memory will long be cherished by
the best citizens Of Montgomery county.
Messrs. Hefin and Clark were accompa-
MED to Rockville by Hon. Frank M. Smith,
member of Congress from the Fifth Mary
land District, who drove them out in his
automobile and received warm reception
at the hands of his many friends in this
county. The party was met by the recep-
ton committee. composed of George r.
Rice (Chairman). Judge f. C. Peter. Mayor
Lee Offutt. Joseph T. White. President of
the Board Of County Commissioners, Elgar
Tschiffely, Benjamin Candy. John Holland
and Frank Kilgour. and conducted to the
home of Judge Peter where they were
entertained at luncheon.
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