The morning times., 1896-05-13

ne suggestion OF Mfs. hdtC NdHEF
Barrett in The Morning Times or yesterday,
that it would be the proper thing for the
public to take some steps toward having
tue grave of Elsie kregiO marked in CON-
memOration OF the manner in which she
died, prererring death 20 dishonOr, meets
with approval among the women organ
izations of the District. Mrs. Barrett had
contributed the first money, 81, toward
the fund which it would be necessary to
raise u carry her design to successful
execution.
There was one incident of the brave
fight which Elsie KregIo made during the
awful moments which PRECEDED her death
which has told the story very eloquently.
The murderer said describing the events:
"She threw stone at me-" 1t was a
lady who recalled this fact to The Times
yesterday when Mrs. Barrett's proposition
was under discussion.
II couldn't help recalling" this lady
said, "a scene which occurred more than
/ 500 years ago, when the Master chal-
lenged the bystanders, witnesses of a GER
tain woman's fault, to throw the first
stone. don't believe that there has ever
been since that time, an incident referring
to the mere words, throwing a stone a
realization of the metaphor until the
present. Although there is really no con-
nection, as TO the cause, the simple words
OF the murderer, She threw a stone at me-
INDORSED BY MRS LA FETRA
Mrs. Sarah d. La Fetra, the superin-
tendent OF the Worlds Department OF the
w. c. 7. L., COmmends heartily the sug-
gestiOn of Mrs. Barrett and Mrs. La Fetra
speaks for n very large and very i'm
pOrtant class She said that it was a
very appropriate thing to do, but that
there was no need OF monument in the
wide sense of the word. A simple tablet
or tombstone, rcciting the. fact OF the
manner and reason for the death of the
child would be sufficient. This could be
procured with but little expense, and
would be quite as eloquent as the most
majestic monument. II can be taken for
granted that Mrs La Fetra will bring
her opinions TO the attention of her many
friends.
Mrs DR.. Beiler, the wife OF the vice
chancellor OF the American University and
superintendent Of the District department
of Christian citizenship OF the W c. T T.
approved the suggestion. She said that
the little ma rtyr was one OF the great
souls OF which the world unfortunately
knows nothing until such nisfOrtunes bring
their heroiSm 10 the surface. Heretofore
Elsie KreglO was unknown; the world
knew nothing OF her. and it was only in
her death that she began 70 live in the
public estimation. Mrs. Beiler is in favor
OF a suitable marking OF the grave She
suggests that 4 part Of the proceeds OF
the various entertainments in aid of the
family could be used in no better way,
or that would be more pleasing to the
family. than for the purpose Indicated by
Mrs. Barrett.
OTHERS APPROVE IT.
Mrs. DR.. Wood also e. pressed herself
! favOrabIy on the subject. She read what
Mrs Barrett had to say, and said it was
~ f-sl tS Ia lies
| also expressed themselves appreciativeiy of
| the suggestion.
Mrs. Bradley. president of Wimodaughsis,
was asked her opinion about the prOpo-
p sition. She said that the object Mrs Bar
rett has in view is a very laudable one,
aud one that would probably meet with
very general approval fitting tribute to
| the unfortunate girl. she thought, could he
had at very little expense and yet one that
would be all that should be under the cir
cumstauces.
Mrs. Bradley is at the head of one Of the
most representative bodies OF women in
! the city. The few words she spoke VIII
be considered therefore with much interest
by those who viii give this matter their
| attention. There were, in fact, none OF
/ the ladies, whether in official positions or
| otherwise, but who thought well Of Mrs.
| Barrett's idea which, it is evident, could
| very easily be made 10 take definite and
| practical shape. The general opinion ap-
| peared 10 be that the providing memorial
| simple and well, and historically inscribed
| would be the proper direction to give the
| movement.
The plans for the entertainments to be
| given in aid of the family are rapidly
| shaping themselves. and those interested
| are working heartily for the cause. In
| addition to the entertainments already an
| nOunced, another Organization has inter
! ested itself and the following letter to
| The Times is self-explanatory:
| Editor Times: I take pleasure in in
| Association will give an Illuminated art
entertainment for the benefit OF the
Kreglo family.
The entertainment will be given at St.
Johns Parish Hall, on Tuesday, June 2.
The entire proceeds will be turned over
to The Times for the use of the bereaved
| family H. b. ROSSELL,
| President W. L. A
| The Eastern Athletic Club has very
generously placed at the disposal of The
| Times 100 tickets for the excursion of
| the club, which will be given on the 18th
| instant. These tickets have been marked
for the Kreglo fund, and will be on sale
| at The Times business office until and
| including the 18th instant. The rSoceeds
| of this sale of tickets ought to be the value
| of the whole 100.
| IN addition to the subscriptions to the
Kreglo fund he eretofore acknowledged, the
following have been received:
| CASH. -.S1o -OO
| j Z. MorroW.... I-uO
j. h MorIoW.- - .- .-.- t-OO
DR.. I. A Whittlngton-. LOO