The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-03-09
Genealogical and
 Historical Department.

might have a ladder of bars with only three or four of them bearing ancestor names. The new bars are called Ances- trai Bars and can be used for nothing else.
 The Tenth Congress gave Miss Dutcner lshe is now Mrs. Key. married a de- scendant of the author of The Star spangled Banner" permission mi n. to b,naary man of the matter 0rom the adjournment of last Congress until last December. when the National Board entered into con tract with her), is too long to tell here. they claim that she sold the pins without a contract. while she claims that Con gress ordered the Board to make con tract and the Board disobeyed the order of Congress and delayed the matter untii December. The Eleventh Congress re- stunned the contract with Mrs. Butcher Key. She can continue to manufacture and sell the Recognition Pm and each member of the D. A. R. desiring one must get a permit from the Register General as she would lfN puscnas'hs J, Ga a The Monmouth, Ill, Controversy.
 Early in the Congress 1t was resolved that the President-General appoint a committee composed of women who were neither National officers or State Re- gents. to thoroughly investigate the mat ter and report to the Congress, ana what ever action resulted should be final The committee submitted a report which was received with much favor: 1t was not to the liking of some, however, ana they strongly opposed its adoption; those who loved peace and wanted the discussion to close called for the previous ques- ton" repeatedly, but the President-Gen- eral determined that both sides should have full hearing and she allowed the remained on the floor claiming recogni- ton. She then put the previous ques- ton to the house. When the report of the committee was adopted. from all parts of the house could be heard q am glad 1t is settled.",
 Presidents-General.
 According to law. ten were elected. Mrs.. Lyons of Kentucky. received the next to the largest vote and Mrs. Nor gan of Georgia. was reelected and was third on the list Southern women are treated with much consideration and def erence and are really great favorites with Northern and Western Daughters"
 Mrs. R. H. Clarke of Mobile. was one of the tellers of last year and was elect ed again this year and the State Regent was gratified when the Chairman of the Tellers specially complimented Mrs. Clarke and Miss Cloud of Kentucky. The Alabama delegation was not large but the members were attentive to the bus mess of the Congress. enjoyed it and were greatly profited. The opinion of many with whom 1 talked was that the Eleventh Congress was one of the most pleasant and interesting they had ever attended.
 It snowed-sleeted-rain The side walks were slippery. the crossings were shoe deep in mud and slush. the north wind blew cold and so hard; one walked with great difficulty and panted for breath when she reached the door of Congress Hall and struggled to turn the bolt. when once inside. the kindly greet ings of earnest co-workers. the congenial and loving spirit which extended to all. made one entirely obnvious to the cold and gloom outside. or that there was any discomfort in bravng the wind and weather to attend a session of the Elev- enth Continental Congress. D. A. R. ''The last was the best"
 Again sincere thanks to the Alabama Daughters who gave this officer so much gsnuine pleasure through association with many patriotic women and the prized opportunity to learn mora and more of the workings of our grand Society.
 State Regent.