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tory. We ask for historical generos-1 ity and will give as much without 1 stint." The report recommends that each t state establish a department of ar chives and history. The reading of the report cadsed great enthusiasm. An amendment by Davenport, of t Americus, Ga., a member of the com mittee, that future histories show that i Jefferson Davis was cruelly treated and unnecessarily shackled, was ac cepted, and all the report adopted. The call of the resolutions commit tee developed the presence of a Fed eral officer on that important body. His name is Col. S. C. Russell, ac credited to Indian Territory. Com rade B. B. Paddock, of Fort Worth, declined to sit in the same room with Col. Russell, and in response to a chorus of "Take him off," Gen. Lee submitted the name of Capt. J. JI Kendall, of Indian Territory. Gen. Lee, however, took occasion to pay a compliment to Col. Russell, and said that he had some time ago written splendid tribute to Southern soldiers. The report of the Battle Abbey committee, of which Gen. Evans is chairman, was read. It shows the committee now has in subscriptions and money, including Charles Broad way Rouss's subscription, $206,000. It is subject to a claim in the suit for $16,000 by John C.' Underwood for commissions, and in which an appeal has been made. The trustees will at tempt to raise a further fund of $5o, ooo. Battle Abbey will be built at Richmond. The reports of the Jefferson Davis Monument association, of the United Daughters of the Confederacy, show ed that the committee now has in bank for the purpose of erecting a monument, $69,ooo, and that the con tract has 'been signed for the unveiling of the work in Richmond, on June 3, 1907. The report was unanimously adopted. It is hoped to make the un veiling ceremonies a part of the Re union of 1907. Gen. Lee instructed Gen. Lowry, of Mississippi, to draw up a resolution of thanks to the ladies of the Menu ment association on the completion of the Davis monument. Place of Next Reunion. Gen. Lee had barely annouuced that the order of business was the selec tion of a place of meeting for next year, when from every part of the hall came shouts of ''New Orleans." Or der was restored lonag enough to per mit Gen. A. B. Booth, commander of the Louisana division, to extend the official invitation of the city of New Orleans and the state of Louisiana. Gen. George W. Gordon, of Mem phis, commander of the Tennessee di vision, extended the invitation of Nashville, in behalf of two and a half million people of the state and ot various organizations of Nashville. Mr. G. WV. Baskette, editor of the Nashville Banner, was introduced and gracefully seconded the invitation. The check to the erithusiasm for New Orleans was but temporary, and a rising vote was given for the Cres cent city, which was decided upon. The selection was made unanimous. "Dixie" Not Changed. Gen. George P. Harrison, of Ala bama, chairman of a committee ap pointed to confer with committees from other Confederate organizations read a report recommending that the words of the famous song Dixie be -not changed, as the sentiment of the old boys in grey was decidedly against it. It was adopted. The report of the committee on resolutions was read by former Gov ernor Fleming, of Florida. The re port endorsed the effort to bring about peace between the nations of .he far eas;t anud expressed the hope that "before the full noonday of this twentieth centtury, universai peace shall be proclaimed and that all the nations of the earth shall have 'bect en their swvords into ploughshares. their spea-s into pruning hooks and nations shall larn war no more.' A Gentle Reminder. Ma.jor E. W. AXnderson. first ileu tenant commander of Charles Broad way Rouss Camp, Nc. 1,191. of WVash ington. D. C.. oftered the following resolution. and the committee incor porated it in its report: "Whereas, the bill before congress for the care of the graves of Confed erate soldiers buried near the hospi tals and prisons in the North has so far failed of passage by.that body. "Be it resolved, That this associa-1 tion of TTnited Confederae Veteranes, a convention assembled, urges the >assage of this bill as a matter of ight and duty, not only on the part of he senators and representatives in :ongress from Southern states, but Iso on the part of those from all oth !r states of the United States, in that he government is charged with the epulchre,of those who died prisoners n its hands, according to the usages >f civilization, of which the United ;tates forms a large and competent >art." This section of the report caused :onsiderable discussion, but it was inally adopted. The report recommended the crea ion of the office of vice commander n-chief, but after much discussion :his feature was defeated. The re nainder of the report was adopted. The election of officers was then :aken up and the present officers were juickly re-elected. It was just 6.30 )'clock on Thursday afternoon when Jen. Lee declared the reunion of 1905 Ldjourned sine die. An Inspiring Parade. Beneath the shot-riddle battle flags :hat floated over many a sodden field :o the thrilling strains of "Dixie" that -ft had cheered them on to victory or efeat, the Confederate Veterans, who xore the grey, marched on Thursday in proud review before thousands of people gathered in Kentucky's chief :ity to do them honor. There was not much in the way of formation and order in the line as far as the old boys were concerned, but they marched with sparkling eye to the old tunes and heard the same cheers that have stirred their blood annually since the reunions became a part of life in the South. Many of the captured battle flags, recently re turned by the government, were car ried in the parade and were the ob jects of interest and veneration. The temperature was near the 86 mark and John Coke, of Lawrence burg, Ky., J. B. Allen, of Virginia, and William Porter, aged 62, of Nashville, were overcome and taken to hospitals. The parade, which formed at Firs' and Main streets, was in three grand divisions, comprising the Trans-Mis sissippi department, the department of the army of Northern Virginia and the department of the army of Ten nessee. Col. Bennett H. Young, com mander of the Kentucky division, was chief marshal, and the following were in command of three divisions: Gen. W. L. Cabell, Texas, the Trans-Mis issippi department; Gen. C. Irvine Walker. South Carolina, the depart ment of Northern Virginia; Gen. Clement A. Evans, the army of Ten nessee. Wheeler and Young Davis. At the head of the column, as spec ial guests of the reunion, rode Gen. Joe Wheeler, in citizen's dress, and Jefferson Hayes Davis, grandson of President Davis of the Confederacy. They wer'e escorted by Wheeler's cavalry. Next came the commander-in-chief, Gen. Stephen D. Lee, and staff. The distirguished leader w~as cheered at every turn. The commander's im mediate escort was the Columbus Riies, from the General's home city, Colutnbus. Miss., and then followed arriages containing Miss Carrie Pey ton Wheeler, sponsor for the South, and her maids of honor. Gen. C. Irvine WValker, of South Caolina, occupied -his familiar place as head of the department of the army > Northrn Virginia. The West Vir ginia division headed the department wvith Gen. S. S. Green in command. The R. E. Lee Camp, of Richmond, Va.. had the place of honor in the Virginia division. The marching of his camp was splendid and the men were cheered heartily. Then came te Tom Smith Camp, of Suffolk. Va., and Stonewall Jackson's old 'brigade with several tattered flags. These old men and their flags aroused the :rowvds to much enthusiasm. The \Viliam atts Camp. of Roanoke, >rought up the rear of the Virginians. Ohio was in line with one camp. Its eadquarters is at Columbus, and it boasts our members. The Carolinians. Iarvad had but a few members in ie and they were just ahead of the South Carolinians. Gen. Thomas WV. Jarwile headed the Soumh Carolina di vision. Following hi/command camec th famous camp from Asheville, N. C., carrying their famiLiar hornet nests and several battle flags. There 1ad been a minunderstanding and the ne from the mountains fell in line With the Asheville men were a i camp of Cherokee Indians, wno 1 fought with the North Carolinians, 1 bringing up the rear of the depart- < ment under Gen. Walkger.. PROHIBITION IN POLITICS. Conference Held in Columbia, Each Delegate Being Invited by Mr. Joel E. Brunson. News and Courier. Columbia, June i5.-Prohibition is edging on politics. Many who want the principle to win rather than for men to succeed are combatting the idea. Mr. Joel E. Brunson, a con spicuous prohibitionist and who be lieves in a state fight with a ticket and all, was responsible for the pro hibition conference held here tonight. He invited about fifty men who were in sympathy with the work. Most of them came. Some came to get on the band wagon, if there were any of fices; others came to restrict the fight to measures and not men, and others to simply see and hear. It was agood and substantial meeting, and came up to the expectations of its promoters. The conference very properly took no radical steps, it did not formally express itself as being for or against a state prohibitio-i ticket, or the like. It simply provided for an organiza tion and arranged to call a state con vention, as the following resolutions which were adopted, indicate. Resolved, That it is the sense of this conference that a general con ference of prohibitionists of South Carolina should be held to discuss and inaugurate a plan of campaign against the sale of alcoholic liquors as a beverage, within the state. Second, that an executive commit tee, consisting of one member from each county, of whom any ten shall constitute a quorum, hereafter to be appointed, shall take charge of all matters referred to them by this con ference, and that said executive com mittee shall call the conference above referred to, to meet in the city of Co lumbia on-such a date as it deems ad visable. Third, that in such proposed con ference each county shall be entitled to as many delegates as it has mem bers in the general assembly. Fourth, that the qualifications and manner of election of delegates be left to the executive committee. Fifth, that the officers of this con ference shall be the temporary officers of the conference hereby called, if present. There were evidently some of the delegates favora-ble to a state fight and a state ticket. Others, and most likely a majority of those present, op posed going into politics, and espec ially nominating a State ticket. They properly think that the better fight could be made for the measure-pro hibitioni, and not men. Men have their personal sides, and SCut Glass, Bowls ~ Siler Warn SKnives and Forks, Vases, Chafing Die Th~ GILDED, policeman who met a negro in the !arly morning hours, and he had a )ig melon on his shoulder. The of icer eyed the coon and the melon Lnd said: "I see you have a melon there." 'Yes, sah," answered the darkey. I'se got er- melon, but I'se fixed fer (ou, sah," and, pulling out a paper, ie handed it to the officer, who read: " 'The bear of the G- A-. He )aid me ten cents for the melon, and ae is a- pillar in the church. James Elder." " 'You are fixed,' said the officer. " 'bat's what I 'lowed,' answered the negro, and he moved on." As the result of a wreck on the Western Maryland railroad, near Patapsco, Md., on Saturday, twenty three people are dead and others will die of wounds which they received. A passenger train, west-bound,. rashed into a double-header. freight running east. The deaths and injur ies were to three crews of the engines and to workmen employed by the railroad. What Shall We Have for Dessert? This question arises in the family every day. Let us answer it to-day. Try Jel-o a delicious and healthful dessert. Pre. p in two minutes. No boiling! no g add boiling water and set to cool. lavors:-Lemon, Orange, Rasp. berry and Strawberry. Get a package at your grocers to-day. zo cts. RGAINS TURE ID .D GOO8 E TO nni$&CO ' ~RY, S. C. ddings!3 re Dishes, etc. iters, Pitchers, etc. >e. lOITER. tre the targets for other ambitious nen. The arguments they use is to < )ush this prohibition fight county by 1 :ounty and win in that way, and any rood man for governor will deal fair y with an expressed desire of the )eople. There was some opposition o the presence of newspaper men at he conference, because it was hought the meeting might be belit- 3 led, but there was nothing to belit :le. Mistakes may be made, but the >roper spirit was shown and the turn >ut was about all that was expected. Among those present were: E. H.. DeCamp, Cherokee; R. A. Sublet;, J' C. Graham, Clarendon; C. A. Smith, Florence; A. McA. Pittman, Green wood; W. D. Jones, Georgetown; E. W. Peebles, Hampton; J. W. Hamel, Waddy C. Thompson, Lancaster; L. B. Haynes, Lexington; Jno. L. Mc Laurin, Marlboro; the Rev. Louis J. Bristow, Marion; J. L. Sifley, Orange burg; the Rev. D. W. Hiott, Pickens; T. J. Lamotte, the Rev. Vernon I'An son, Howell Morrell, Charles Stanley, E. N. Andrews, J. S. Beasley, the Rev. J. P. Knox, the Rev. W. W. Daniel, P. J. Rucker, S. C. Grub, Richland; A. B. Cargile, Saluda; the Rev. E. O. Watson, Spartanburg; Joel E. Brun con, Sumter. Congressman Johnson Tells Joke. "A negro naturally loves a water melon," said Representative Johnson of South Carolina while speaking of the melon and peach crop, says the Washin rton Star. "Strange, too, that when a ; oliceman sees a negro with a melon at an unreasonable hour he has it right down that that coon has sto len the melon. I heard a story about FOR BA I I FURNI HOUSEHOI Kibler,0D NEWBEF mue We Tumblers, Oli Spoons, Servers of All Kinds, Wa ~hes, Clocks, at e Right Drug Stc WEEKS & I