Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-05-02

Conger. He said in part:
THE influence of American women is
felt far beyond the confines of their own
land They have planted in the far-off
orient the germs OF the civilization of
which they are themselves the brightest
ornaments and the chosen prophets.
They have extended to the women of
ether lands the hand of helpfulness,
hope and sympathy. When the doors of
that orient shall indeed be opened, when
it shall have hidden farewell to the Gus
toms and limitations of bygone ages,
turned its face to the rising sun and
joined the march of human progress, it's
new civilization will, AT least in its So
scial and moral respects, be based on the
faith, courage and ideals of American
women
Conger ut Des Nloines.
Des Moines, May 2-The special train
bearing Minister E. H. Conger hisfam-
lily and friends. drew into the Rock Is
land station at 10 O'Clock Last night. The
space south of the depot, for the length
of block, was filled with spectators,
and the overflow reached around into
Fourth street east of the depot and
u
slowly entered the station, Carper's
drum corps played patriotic airs and
hearty cheers for Major Conger arose
from the crowds among whom We're
delegations from Croker and Kinsman
posts of the g. "A. r. Men and boys fol-
lowed the special car for block and
when 1t came to a halt surged up TO the
gates on the rear platform and had to
lei,
Temporarily the ex-legationers We're in
a state of siege that If less dangerous
than the one of last summer at Pekin
was not less pressing and insstent.
There were no ceremonies at the de-
| pot. To the cheers and hurrahs of his
old neighbors. Minister Conger bowed
I on the rear platform of his specia, car
T with head uncovered, looking the pic
lture of health and smiling contentment.
Governor l.. NJ Shaw and Maj Hoyt
1 Sherman. the committee appointed to
escort Minister Conger and his family
! to their destination, extricated them
| from the crowds as soon as possible and
drove with them in a carriage up
Fourth street After the carriage left
the depot crowd followed in its wake
l.
| a speech. but Minister Conger did not
respond save by bowling. 1t was ex-
pected by many the family would stop
at the Slavery House and hundreds Went
| there after leaving the depot to get a
Eglimpse of them. Minister Conger and
4 family We're driven to Fifth and Center
/ streets. There the old McCleland home
1 has been rented for them recently by
| Mrs Ida Conger. Rev. Mr.. Conger, of
lsGalesburg. brother of Minister Conger,
Was driven to the residence al Fifth and
Center streets. Miss Mary Pierce was
taken in charge by her brothers, Chase,
Willard and Loren, and went with them
| to their home at SIT Pleasant street. On
the special car, asid.. from Minister
Conger. Mrs. Conger Miss Laura Con-
ger and Miss Mary Pierce. Were a num-
Der of friends and relatives Rev. Mr..
lConger. of Galeshurg, was one of the
lparty. Others We're John n. Baldwin
of Council Bluffs, Governor l.. NJ. Shaw,
Judge Smith Mcpherson. a. b. Cum
Minis, Chief Justice Given and John
Herriott. The car was attached to thu
rear of the excursion train which was
run as the second section of No. g.
The train was delayed because of
stops at Atlantic, Stuart and Dexter.
At Atlantic the train stopped for sup
per and Major Conger delivered brief
address from the rear platform. He
simply said he was glad to be back to
his native state and appreciated the
demonstrations of welcome made in his
behalf.
AT Dexter. Major Congers' old home,
a large crowd surrounded the platform
when the train pulled in. a stop of
five minutes was made, during which
the returning minister tried TO deliver a
short address in response to the numer-
Gus demands for speech. He began
by thanking his old neighbors for their
evident welcome. but broke down, I'M
able to control the emotion he felt at
being once again among friends. After
shaking hands with those within reach
he retired to his car and the train con-
tinued
The arrangements for the receptions
to Minister Conger and his family are
completed. The first will be held on.
Friday afternoon at the Auditorium.
Friday evening the reception at the
state house will be held under the aus
pieces of the city federation of women
clubs.
The reception at the Auditorium will
be characterized by fixed program.
Th9e evening reception will be distinc-
lively an occasion when the friends of
Minister Conger and the family can
meet them. DIR. F.. r. Hutchins and
Capt. w. 7. Wilkinson will deliver adj
dresses in behalf of Croker and Kins-
man posts respectively. Minister Con-
ger will respond with an address The
Auditorium will be handsomely decor
ated. AT the state house in the evening
the corridors and the reception rooms of
the governors Office will be finely decor
ated.
Indications are there will be a large
attendance at both receptions. Already
a number of politicians from different
parts of Iowa are in the city, intending
to remain over until the reception at the
state house Mrs. A. b. Shaw, president
of the federation of women's clubs, ia at
the head of the committee in charge of
the state house reception. Mrs. L. NJ
Shaw, wife of Governor Shaw. is also
taking an active part in the prepara-
tions. Governor Shaw and Maj Hoyt
Sherman will constitute a committee to
escort Minister Conger and his family