Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-02-21

gtnia, Idaho, North Dakota and wyoming
Gen. Vincent transmitted a resolution en-
bodying the views expressed In his letter,
and which resolution he asked that the con-
gress Of the Daughters adopt. $50 =
The request from the Sons for aid from
the Daughters caused considerable merri-
| ment. Delegates from Georgia and North
Carolina said that in their states the hus-
bands and male relatives of the Daughters
of the American Revolution were members
OF the Society of the Sons of the Revolu-
ton. Mrs Lindsay offered a resolution that
the Daughters should do all within their
power to encourage the formation OF socie-
ties OF the Sons of the American Revolution.
Mrs. Draper of the District OF Columbia Of
fered to SO amend this. that the Daughters
might extend aid to- the Sons of the Amer
lean Revolution and the Sons Of the Revo-
luton. Mrs. Lindsay made the point that
the Sons of the Revolution had not asked
that the Daughters aid them. To this Mrs.
Draper replied that inasmuch as certain del
egates from southern states had informed
active aid asked for by the 8. A. r. would
lead to domestic infelicty, their husbands
male relatives and friends being Sons OF the
Revolution. she thought this feature Of the
case OF greater consequence than the point
made by Mrs. Lindsay: The amendment
was voted down. The resolution transmit
ted to the congress by Gen. Vincent and
that proposed by Mrs. Lindsay were
adopted.
The congress ad,ouuftahesd at 1910 pm.
ID. A. =. iNsres.s
There Is a memberobf the congress not .
thousand miles froIH washington. and in
fact three Of the cipiiers might be cut on
who has great reputati9e for objecting. as
did Mr.. Holman of Indiana when a member
Of Congress on theshfIlie"I declare" ex-
claimed a charming delegate from the south
Yesterday. If was to bring in report on
the Ten CommandnIents, and somebody
were to move its acceptance, Mrs. Blank
would rise In her scat and say, Madam
President! object. unless we can have the
Ten Commandments read for our informa-
ton. We have not Had them read to this
gentle southern woman g
Early In the session Of the congress 1t
was announced that a1rs. ,PersOn c. Cheney
OF New Hampshire, sdne Of the vice presi-
dents general, who had sbeen very Ill for
some time, had passed away. Yesterday
afternoon Mrs M, A. Ballinger announced
that the report was an error. and that Mrs.
Cheney was little better The news was
received by the congress with every DEM
onstratlon OF joy and simultaneous rising
to the feet. which would be very gratifying
to the lady In question could she have wit
messed this pretty tribute to her popularity.
The American Magazine. the official organ
OF the Daughters, ts a handsome book.
bound In the p. A. r., eolors, blue and
white. but It was shown by the reports OF
the business manager that the magazine
has circulation of only about $500. The
society claims a membership OF $1,000.
A Son smiled sarcastically when quizze6
about closer union's between the Daugh-
tiers and Sons. as was discussed In the con-
gress last night. Thank you" he replied.
enough. We have troubles OF our own. and
1t Is not necessary to rush round hunting
any" - s9-sss = ssss SIS. e,ss 1888
Mrs. c. H. Tebauit Of New Orleans. stats