The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-11-18

cOncePtiouS neSafoiHS Ah~e
Work-Harn Debate in Jewish We
mems Councii-O other Conventions.
st. Louis, Mo-, Nov 17.-This, the next
to the last days session Of the twenty
third annual convention OF the Nationa
". c. L. L., was the most important o.
any yet held, as officers for the ensuing
year were elected.
The early morning prayer meeting
was held, which was promptly called to
order by President Willard
The report Of the executive commit
tee was adopted with slight changes
The following resolution was adopted
without much debate:
Resolved, That, while we recognize
the right of women to make commenta-
ries on the Bible, as men have done
from the beginning until now, We regret
that the name "Woman's Bible" has
been given to any volume, and We FUR
ther deplore the Misrepresentation OF the
press, secular and religious. in styling
this commentary on those parts OF the
Bible only relating to women, as the
new version of the Scriptures.
I'VE further disclaim any connection
whatever of our society, or of our nation
al president with the work.
A delegate announced that ii was re-
ported that the house in Washington,
in which Abraham Lincoln died, was TO
be turned into a saloon. This caused a
flutter Of excitement and protests from
many present. AS a, result resolution
was adopted memoraliZing congress to
take the necessary action to prevent 1t.
MISS WILLARD REFLECTED.
The next order Of bushes was the cleo
ton of general officers for the ensuing
year The following were elected, with
headquarters in Chicago: President,
Francis Z. Willard, Illinois; correspond
ing secretary, Mrs. Katherine Lente Ste
yenson, Massachusetts; recording secre-
tary. Mrs. Clara c. Hoffman, Missouri
treasurer, Mrs. Helen NJ. Barker, Of Hill
nos.
Miss Willard appointed Mrs. Lillian
NJ N Stevens of Maine as vice presi-
dent at large, and the appointment was
ratified by the convention. as was that
of Mrs. Francis E. Beauchamp of Ken
lucky, as assistant recording secretary.
All the officers received an ovation when
the result of the balloting was made
known, and Miss Willard was the recipi-
ent Of several immense bouquets.
On behalf of the superintendent OF
the Worlds Flower mission In Australia.
Miss Agnes E. Slack of England present
ed Miss Willard with a beautiful floral
picture.
At the afternoon session the reports of
the affiliated interests were made. The
appointment Of national superintendent
of departments, which were made by the
executive committee, were read and con-
firme6 Many Of these officers were re-
but a number of the depart
ment changes were made. Later reports
of organizers were made, including those
be Miss Lillian Wood and Miss Carrie
Lee Carter, both of Missouri.
TO MIR. AND MRS. MKINLEY.
Mrs Fessenden, state president of
Massachusetts,, moved that a letter of
thanks be sent to Mr.. and Mrs. William
Mckinley for their intention not to let
a drop Of liquor enter the White House
during their occupancy OF 1t.
Mis- Willard voucfled for Mr.. McKin-
ley being "a teetotaler, and the convention
decided to instruct the corresponding
secretary to send letter to Mr.. and Mrs
Mckinley.
The night session of the W. c. T. U.
was devoted to hymn-sing-
ing, prayer and short talks
JEWISH WOMEN'S COUNCIL.
New York, Nov 17-Promptly at the
appointed hour the third session of the
Council of Jewish Women opened toda y
with Mrs. Hannah G. Solomon in the
chair and a goodly attendance of dele
gates and visitors. The session was
given over to three of the most import
ant standing committees reports, which
were read by their chairman.
First, was the report of Mrs. Julia Fei-
zenthal of Chicago. chairman OF the
committee on religion. One purpose of
the council, the report said, was was "to
arouse the interest of the American Jew
esses in Judaism, its literature and its
history"
I've have lost" 1t continues, "the re-
verental spirit that pervaded the every
action of our ancestors. That spirit can
be restored and it may be substituted by
a nobler pride.
eve believe, especially. that the GEN.
trail plan Of our work must be to strngth-
en- the pivotal point of our religious act.-
witty, to help TO energize the waning in
terest in Divine worship.
1--WE are endeavoring to change DOR
mant spirit OF apathy into a desire for
knowledge"
The national committee on school work.
Miss Julia Richmond Of New York. chair
man, was the second to submit its re-
port.
'T claim for our committee" said Miss
Richmond. mot only the key to the per-
nanent usefulness of the National Coun-
Gil OF Jewish Women, but the key to the
permanence OF all true, earnest, spiritual
Judaism"
Chief among the defects Of the present
Sunday school system, according 10 Miss
Richmond, are the improperly trained
teachers, lack of cooperation between
parents and the school and absence of
spiritual aims at home
She recommended, among other things.
the formation of infant and post-confir-
nation classes, the establishment Of nor
mai classes for the training OF teachers
and the introduction of a more spiritual
tone in the Sabbath schools
Next on the program was the report
OF the national committee on phiIan
throphy. The report was read by the
chairman. Mrs. Carrie S. Benjamin, OF
Denver, Colo.
Afttr Miss Felsenthal had finished
reading the report Of the committee OF
religion. Mrs. Sarah II. Lyons OF this
city. asked the privilege Of the floor.
Il understand nd" said the chairman.
that Miss Lyons has a minority report
10 offer"
Il beg your pardon replied Miss Ly-
ons, Il; is majority report
Thereypon Miss Lyons proceeded 20 ut
ter her protest against tia, portion OF
Miss FelsenthaFs report which makes
reference to Claude Montisore's criticism
OF the Bible
DIR Morals OF Philadelphia. has de-
ciarei that the Mon;ifiore criticism is
detrimental 10 Jerusalem" declared Mss
Lyons.
Here Miss Bessie Myers OF Albany
asked DIT. Berkoxitz Of Philadelphia %