The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-02-23

button which is sold for seventy five
valued at 1915.
1t was brought out at the session, and
| considerable debate upon the point en-
sued that Mrs. Key had sold badges which
had not been signed by the State regents
| She will no longer he allowed to do this
| The contract with the Philadelphia
| firm expired after one years notice on
| December 6. and when it was renewed a
clause was inserted providing that Mrs
| Key might sell the particular badge which
she makes.
Threw OF Their Masks.
When the afternoon session was called
TO order and the report OF the Warren
Chapter committee came up for discussion
again, the two factions in the congress
threw off their masks and Indicated strong
ly just how they stood
a resolution Of thanks to the committee,
Of which Mrs. Nash was chairman, could
not be passed. SO intense had the feeling
become. After a heated debate, in which
the resentment Of those who were worsted
by the finding of the report was strongly
shown, the resolution to vote the commit
tee the thanks of the congress was laid on
the table
Mrs. John Lizard introduced the resolu-
ton. 1t called for vote of thanks for the
Just and righteous" investigation.
Like match to gunDowder the resolu-
ton ignited the whole assembly The
spark flew from curtain to foyer and back
again in a blaze of protest
Mrs. Terry. of New York offered TO
amend the resolution to cut out the objec-
tionable words. Just and righteous"
which had the effect of somewhat calming
the delegates. Mrs. Lizard refused to &C
cept the amendment. The resolution was
reread, and more resentment was shown,
Cut the GOrdinn Knot.
Mrs. Draper. of the District of Column
bia cut the Gordian knot. which by this
time was in an inextricable tangle, by
making motion to lay the resolution on
the table.
The congress was then visited by a dis
tinguished delegation from the Sons of the |
American Revolution. including the pres
ident, Noble D. Larner reelected at the |
noon meeting yesterday of the society; |
Hon. w. H. Bayley. chief clerk of the Pen !
sion oll:ce. and w. d. Mclean, the new |
secretary of the Sons of the American Rev
olution.
President Larner, escorted to the plat
form. was introduced to Mrs. Fairbanks. |
He spoke briefly from the stage to the
congress. which had stood in his honor
while the delegation entered the hall, say
ing that he and the other gentlemen had |
been appointed a committee to express
to the Daughters of the American Reyo-
luton in congress assembled the good
VIII and regard Of the Sons of the Reyo-
luton. He thanked the Daughters for the
valuable work they are doing
The gentlemen were given seats of honor
on the platform.
The First strict Ruling.
While seated there Mrs. Fairbanks
made the first unusually strict ruling of
the congress, declaring, with some show
Of resentment. that the delegates, who
were becoming restless, must address all |
remarks first 20 the Chair and obtain per-
mission TO speak before doing so.
Several delegates, evidently taking the
to themselves. enquired rather
warmly If they had been meant
Mr.. Fowler Of Indiana offered a resolu-
ion, that before the congress adjourned
he committee on the Continental Hall be
empowered to purchase a site. SAe ad-
'ocated 1T on the grounds that such q
move would increase enthusiasm In re-
'ard to the project in the far distant
hapters. |.
Miss Batchellsr, Of New Jersey. said
hat many chapters In bar Stats would