The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-07-15
Rainbow Reunion Closes
 With Cleveland Next City:
 Colonel Finley President
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 (COntinued from Page Fiye) ming it up in a few words: Your suc- cess in life depends on the mastery of detail.'' He told of a spritualistic ex- perience on the day of the death of his son, when he, protesting, was moved to write a verse to the memory of his son. Months later telegram was received. telling of the death of the boy on the battlefield in France on the day the verse was written.
 TRIBUTE TO DEAD In conclusion, pr. Browne asked the convention, in place of cheers of enthus- asm, to stand for few moments in si- lence in tribute to those who. had fallen He also suggested that this be feat ure of all future conventions
 Col. Benson w. Hough, national presi- dent, read messages from the colonel of the Seventy-s division, of which the famous Lost Battalion was a part This division was heartily cheered by the convention. A message was also received from Warren T. Harding republican presidential nominee. which was accorded an ovation. Cries of How about Coxor were answered by Colonel Hough, who stated he was friend of Cox, and knew that the feelings of the presidential nom- inee of the democratic party to the Rain bow division was one of greatest warmth. This was still more loudly cheered by the delegates.
 A telegram was also read from Mar tin Green, editor of the New York World, and former member of the di- vision.
 The report of the next convention city was heard. This committee named Cleveland. O., as the place Considerable surprise expressed, though the re- port was adopted unanimously.
 Colonel Tolbert of Texas told the con- vention of a recent occurrence in Texas where a Rainbow man was shot by motor traffic officer after trying to ar- rest him for fancied offense. and leav- ing him on the ground without aid until he bled to death. The officer was not indicted for murder, bun was later pro- noted.
 The convention went on record as pro testing against the proceedings, and the secretary was instructed to register sse protest with the governor of Texas or some other official who would insure steps against the officer.
 PROPOSE MEMORIAL
 In order to start a memorial for those who paid the supreme sacrifice, it was suggested the executive committee make preparations for the establishing of memorial fund. This was adopted by the convention California pledged $500 to the fund.
 Father Duffy, national chaplain, sug- gested that July IA, being Bastile Day. the convention send it's warmest regards and congratulations to Marshal Foch. This suggestion was heartily adopted by the convention and the secretary was in structed to send the cablegram.
 Stating that the convention should nof close without some expression of regard for the former commander in chief, a delegate moved that the regards of the convention be extended to President Will son. The secretary was instructed TO send the message. Colonel Hough intro duced the new officers turning over the chair to Colonel screws honorary pres'- dent in the absence of Colonel Finley, who sent his greetings from Los Angeles.
 Stating that he moved the tablng of motion favoring the extension of suf- frage to the District of Columbia Tues day to expedite proceedings, delegate from South Carolina asked that the ques- tion be again taken up by the convention The viva voce vote was too close to de- termine the result, and roll call was substituted. The resolution remained tabled by large majority.
 COMPLETE ROSTER
 Tn order to get complete roster or the soldiers of the Rainbow division, the secretary was instructed to go to Wash ington and rse all influence to get the list from the war department.
 An amendment was introduced by the secretary providing that the nearest rela- tive of the Rainbow veteran. whether he veteran was member of the association or rot, is entitled to honorary member ship in the association. This was adopted by the convention and will be taken 5e- fore the state chapters for ratification of two-thirds of them before it becomes part of the constitution.
 Before this nearest relatives Of de- ceased Rainbow men were not entitled 10 honorary membership unless the veteran was a member of the association.
 Father Duffy expressd the keenest ap- preciation for the treatment of the vet erans by Birmingham, speaking of Colo nel Screws as "the best fellow in the world" and stating that no matter where the convention was held. if he knew Colonel Screws would be there. he would attend at all costs. He then called for three cheers for Birmingham, which were given.
 Delegates from New York invited all veterans to come to New York on Sep- tember 10. when steamer had been chartered for a moonlight ride.
 Announcements concerning the parade were followed by adjournment. In clos ing the convention, Colonel Screws said; q can think of no better ending than by giving three hearty cheers Every man rose to his feet and gave the cheers lusti1v-