Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-01-20

ooodbve kisses to sons,some OF Whom
never returned to the family home.
He said it was impossible to honor the
private soldier who went forth to bat
tie for his country. Such had over
flowing cups to which it was lmpos-
sible to add drop, but monuments
can be erected to their poster!ty.
The speaker continuing said
it was unnecessary at this time to
apologize for any acts OF our fatn-
ers, and that the dead past shout
be allowed to bury itself. He admor-
shed all present to be good citizens,
observing that this great country
should be governed by the white race.
At this juncture the Senator said he
would make no further reference to
the issue between the white and
black race as he might get loose
Much laughter.)
The speaker said upon reaching
Alexandria yesterday he passed by
The monument at the intersection OF
Prince and Washington streets and
asked to whom it had been erected.
He was told it was to the Confeder-
ate soldier. The Senator while ac-
knowledging the appropriateness OF
the statue, said there should be one
erected to the Confederate woman, as
without her aid the Southern Con-
fe:eracy would not have lasted eigh-
teen months.
The Senator seemed to overflow
with oetry,classic illusions, and con-
siderable humor during the delivery
of his speech, and he took his seat
amid uproarous applause.
The Senator was followed by Hon..
Jares T. Lloyd, Of Missouri. This
gentleman delivered brief but
pregnant address in which he pre-
sented many facts connected with the
war between the states. His descrlp-
ton of conditions in Missouri dur
ing those days was especially inter-
csting. Many Virginians had emf
grated to that State years before the
civil war, and when the call to arms
was sounded some Missourians join
ed the Southern army and others the
northern, while the State had senator's
in the Southern Congress and sena-
tor in the Congress Of the United
States. Brother fought against bro
cher and father against son. He ad-
vocated fraternity between all sec
tions OF the country, and SAID a
congressman recently suggested that
q statue to General Lee
should be on one side OF the
mansion at Arlington and one OF
Grant on the other.
In conclusion the speaker said the
war had brought forth two great
men who would brighten the pages OF
history-Robelt f. Lee and Abraham
Lincoln.
At the conclusion Of Representative
Lloyd's speech Senator Fardaman
again arose. Mr.. Lloyi has called
attention to the picture Of jefferson
Davis during his speech. Senator
Vardaman, after paying co1'Pi.meAt
10 the President of the late Comic er-
acv, referring to him as a man VINO
had forfeited his all, been abused, I'M
nrisoned and made an object OF r:dl-
cule, he proposed toast to that
statesman, cold water to be used. The
company arose to a man and drank
TO jefferson Davis.
Rev. J.W.Duffey, pastor OF the VI.
f. Church South, was the next
speaker He was scheduled TO give
"Srap Shots of McNeilFs Rangers.
The hour was late when he began
and in short address he recounted 4
number of interesting, thrilling. ana
amusing scenes in connection Win
his experience during the days OF the
Confederacy.
have responded to the toast "lhe frl-
have responded to the toast, The FRI
vate Soldier" but waived his privilege
in favor of Rev. DR.. Duffey.
H.Noel Garner, commander ot NJ.
D. Corse Camp was the last speaker.
He responded to the toast "Sons OF
! Confederate Veterans. His speech
! was brief but we'll conceived and
! we'll delivered.
During the evening Miss julia
! Benton Hopkins recitcd Lee to the
Rear" and Home, Sweet Home y
which were greatly enjoyed.
The company adjourned about II
/ o'clock. enthused by their evenings
experience.
! rrITv WITH All