Kansas City journal., 1897-10-31
SECOND DAY OF THE NATIONAL w.
c. II. U. CONVENTION.
A GREAT MANY ADDRESSES.
MISS wILLARD's VIEWS on THE CHI.
CAGO TEMPLE QUESTION.
Says She Does Not Intend to See the
Enterprise Abnndoned-Will De-
vote Herself to an Effort
to Hold the
II Bonds.

Buffalo, N. T., Oct. 30.-Miss Frances E.
Willard was not present to open the second
days session of the w. C. T. u, and 1t was
called to order by Miss Lillian NJ. Stevens,
the vice president-at-large.
Mrs. Helen G. Rice, of Massachusetts,
secretary Of the Loyal Temperance League.
presented the report of that branch.
Health and Heredity'' was the subject
of a paper read by Louise c. Purington,
of Massachusetts,, which went into the ad-
yances made in sanitation. pure foods and
other matters pertaining to health.
The report of the credential committee
was presented by Mrs. Emily Burgess, Of
New York, showing: General officers. 8;
superintendents, 25; evangelists, I; organ
izers, IL; delegates. 81, or p total OF 40 IN
attendance at the convention.
Mrs. Lucy Thurman, of Jackson, Miss,
superintendent of the work among colored
people. submitted a lengthy report show
ing the results of organization among
women of the race In the Southern states.
The five minutes of physical exercise
was conducted by Miss Mary A. Blood, of
Chicago, and participated in with even
more vigor than yesterday by the dele,
gates.
"Non-Alcoholic Medicine" was discussed
in paper by Mrs. Martha NJ. Allen, of
New York.
Hide Thou Me" was sung at the open
ing of the evangelistic hour, Mrs. Graham,
of New York, again leading.
The report of superintendents was con-
cluded after the evangelical hour with the
report of Mrs. Mary G. Stuckenberg, OF
Massachusetts, on temperance and labor.
Mrs. Upham. wife of former governor
of Wisconsin, made an interesting report
of the work in the lumber camps. Intro
duction Of fraternal and visiting delegates,
fraternal members and distinguished
guests was the special order for this aft
conducted the devotional services.
Miss Agnes E. Slack, of England, secre-
tery Of the worlds organization, was first
latory remarks she introduced the British
visitors. Mrs. Lyle was the first presented.
A. the GEncps9n Of high compliment to to
the National ". 6. + =. The following
speeches: spec Mrs. Hughes. England; Miss
Merroek, Wales; Mrs; Wheatiey,, Wales;
toria; Mrs. Ardell,, New South Wales, and
Miss Ware XSeTia The dsntds British ,nsd visitors;
Queen" MIS- Alice Gordon Gullick, repre-
sentng fs Mas next eSe
lei nd member, who spoke to great applause.
Nine. Barakat, of Syria, followed and the
introductions proceeded In the following Or
Lillian idni fii Phelps. ." Canada: Henry B. Met
peranse committee: v; 6: Riley, American
Basers GOOD sI TempiaTs. e" New York; Rev.
Mr. j. 8. Hill, secretary Presbyterian Tenn
perance committee; Mrs Sanborn. supreme
councillor, Royal Templars Of the United
towns ToWnsend, 0 Buffalo; i Miss Kate Lgdken,,
bac rdta
| Mary Ward Allen, son and daughter, Mich>
igan. Miss Morris of physical culture work
was then presented and next Lillian NJ.
McAllister, supreme commander OF the
Ladies of Maccabees of the World. and
several others. The last to be introduced
| was Miss Dow. daughter of General Neal
Dow. II am proud that you honor the
name 1 bear" she said, and, the conven-
| ton rose to receive her.
Five minute athtas addresses G were a1s9 maGe by
ces H. Ensign Of Ohio. and Miss Carrie Lee
Carter. Missouri. After the presentation
rel the stoTs a9a the and
awards. the benediction was pronounced.
The delegates to the W. c. 7. U. in favor
the North church, at
Miss Eva NJ. shontz; of Chicago: presided
and Mrs. Matilda B. Carse. also Of Chicago.
length. She declined to make public her
| financial report on the temple until it is
presented to the convention on Monday.
| Her remarks were confined to a brief re-
| attended the work and to encouraging
members to come to the rescue of the tenn
pie. She told with great pathos of her
Joy at hearing Miss Willard announce at
| the conclusion of her address yesterday
| that she was for the temple.
DR.. o. P. Clifford, of Buffalo, but form
| er. Chicago man, also advised that they
stick to the temple and make It an ex-
| preston to the world Of your noble wom-
anly perseverance" Nearly $1,G0 was
| pledged. including $500 from Chicago
woman who wanted her name withheld.
Asked by an Associated Press representa-
| tive for more explicit definition OF her
position on the Chicago Temple matter and
| the Lady Somerset controversy than ap-
livery of her annual address, Miss Frances
e. Willard said to-day:
Il do not propose to see the Temple en-.
terprise abandoned. / believe my regained
health should be used in efforts to raise the
money to pay interest on the bonds that has
| always been kept up until this year, and to
secure funds whereby the 100000 worth OF
| it is true they had no legal responsibility
whatever, the bonds having been put forth
| by Mrs. Carse. the White Ribbon women
| have moral responsibility, and propose
| to do my utmost to see those bonds paid In
| full. One hundred thousand dollars has al.
| ready been secured of the $500, 900 necessary
| and believe the good people of this coun.
| to lay this burden upon the local unions
| but to make an appeal to the Christian
| and philanthropic public"
A SLAP At iSPARHEcHER.