The morning times., 1897-02-23

| Catharine Gaylord. Mrs Lothrop was then
asked to open the envelope containing
| tho name of the successful writer. She
had some difficulty in breaking the seal
| and remarked, I'VE do things thoroughly
| IN Connecticut" When it was opened she
lead the name of Mrs. Lawrence E. G.
Muzzy, of Bristol, Conn.
| The next prize, a badge, was awarded
| to the bearer of the name Calestrs. Thi:
| envelope was opened by Mrs. Dickins, and
| the name was Mrs Clark Waring, of Co
| iumbia, s. c. The biography was thai
| OF Elizabeth Caldwell. The announce
| ment of the name was roundIy cheered in
| both cases.
The chairman OF the committee on Gre
| dentials, Mrs Charlotte Z. Main, then re-
| ported. The other members are Jennie F
| Hichborn, Agnes NJ. Dennison, Mary j
| Seymour, and Belle NJ. Draper. Mrs. MaiI
explained what had been done by the com
mittee in determining membership in the
| congress, and said they had found 633
duly accredited delegates, and they were
| entitled to seats on the floor. Miss Janet
| Richards, OF Washington, called the roll
1t was found, after part had been called
that a number of the delegates had heen
without their tickets Mrs Brackett an
nounced that the rule would be suspended
| for the evening only, and the delegates
admitted upon their badges alone. 1t was
announced in answer to question that
they must bring both badges and tickets
hereafter.
Mrs. Mccartney, of Wilkesbarre. pro-
tested gainst the recognition OF any other
delegate from the territory of the Wyoming
Valley Chapter. She asked that at as
early a time as possible an opportunity be
given for an explanation.
Mrs. Boynton said while Mrs Mccartney
might be correct, yet in the interest of
harmony she asked that Mrs. Mccartney
withdraw her protest and permit the cali
ing Of the Wyoming delegation Mrs. Nc
Cartney then said il her right was recog-
nized, she would withdraw the protest
Harmony seemed TO he restored. But
Mrs Walworth objected that Mrs. Nc
Cartney should he recognized. She said
there was no territorial limit by which
the regent at Wyoming Valley should be
consulted as to formation of a chapter in
Lucerne county.
Mrs. Mccartney then declined to with
draw the protest. question OF order
was raised and il was finally decided to
enter upon the discussion. Mrs. Avery
made q motion that the name OF Dial
Rock, the contested chapter at PittSton,
Pa, be not called till the roll call was
completed for other chapters. Mrs. Hogg,
the Pennsylvania State regent, said a
charter had been granted To Dial Rock,
hut she had not signed IL as yet, because
the matter was not settled.
Mrs. DickinS moved that the Dial Rock
member be seated. Mrs. Mclean novel
an amendment to this. She said Mrs
Mccartney had shown her generosity by
offering to withdraw her protest. She
wanted her right recognized. Then she
could withdraw her opposition.
Mis-. Brackett ruled that Mrs. Dickins'
motion was out of order.
The previous question was then moved
on Mrs. Avery's motion ana carried.
Mrs. Draper asked for q ruling by the
chair upon the effect OF calling the roll
Mrs. BraCkett held that the call was part
or the report of the committee on cretlen-
tials. and nothing was settled by it. The
whole question on the Dial Rock Chapter
could be taken up at the conclusion OF the
| roll call. Mrs. Avery then withdrew her
When the roll call had been completed a
motion was carried adoptingit There was
no discussion. Mrs. Mclean asked for
an opportunity To speak upon the motion
to adopt, but was told that it had already
been carried Mrs Mclean then asked why
societies formed after February 1 had been
allowed to send delegates, while societies
were not allowed delegates in proportion
| to their membership after that date. II was
explained that this was a matter OF byla ws.
The motion was made tina contested cases
be referred to a committee, but Mrs. Wal
worth made the point that the adoption of
the credentials report settled that matter.
Mrs. Kirkman brought greeting from
the Nashville centennial exposition, and
invited all to attend
Mrs Buchanan, chairman of the program
committee, made its report. Mrs Earle
proposed a change from the report. for the
reason that the city was becoming greatly
crowded. The New York and other dele
gates could not find accommodation at the
Arlington later than Thursday.
After prolonged debate it was voted
to change the program as printed so that
the business of Wednesday should go over
TO Friday. The business Of Thursday,
including the revision of the constitution,
comes on Wednesday, and the business
of Friday, including the election OF Off
GERS, is transferred to Thursday. After
number of notices, mostly OF personal
matters, the congress adjourned
The business of today consists of reports
of national officers and of the committee
on recommendations of the national Off
GERS. 4 reception to delegates viii be
given by the president general, Mrs. Stew
euson, at the Normandie, from to 10