Evening star., 1902-02-18


convincing testimonials, free.
lar men Of Union county, filling many high
offices Of honor. He was an advanced
thinker for his day, and believed in the
higher education for women, and gave his
daughter Cornelia Cole, the benefit Of the
best. She entered Wesleyan College in 1865,
taking the classical course, and was gradu-
ated in 1872. She took high grade in the
historical and literary societies Of the col
lege, and was among the most active in the
athletic field and in the gymnasium
Mrs Fairbanks was one of the contribu-
tors to the college paper. of which Charles
Warren Fairbanks now United States sena-
tor, was the editor. She was always in
terested in the study of parliamentary law,
and her early training gave her an excellent
basis for her work In later years in both
clubs and political affairs. Two years after
obtaining her degree Cornelia Cole added
"Fairbanks" to her name by marrying her
former editor.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fairbanks went to Indian
apollo to make their home, and Mrs
Fairbanks entered at once into the active
club life of that city. She became president
Of the first literary club Of the city, and
was the first woman appointed on the In
diana state board Of charities. She organ
lied the Fortnightly Literary Club, and be-
longed to art and musical associatons-all
Of this in addition to caring for her little
When Charles Warren Fairbanks was
elected United States senator from In
diana Mrs. Fairbanks became one OF the
winter residents of Washington and joined
the Washington Club. She also founded, to-
gether with number Of enterprising and
progressive women the Women's League,
to aid and assist the Junior Republic.
When her husband was made a member
OF the British American joint high commits
sion. Mrs. Fairbanks accompanied him to
Alaska, where they traversed the northern
country making an exhaustive study of the
people and their customs and habits. Mrs.
Fairbanks has been a great traveller, hav-
ing crossed the continent several times, and
after becoming thoroughly acquainted with
her own country she made the tour OF
Europe. She was very earnest in the work
for the soldiers of the Spanish-American
war, and was made president of the Indiana
Aid Society, which sent nurses, hospital
supplies and commissary stores to the front.
In 1900 Mrs Fairbanks was elected director
Of the Federation of Woman's Clubs at
Milwaukee, Wis. She has been a member
Of the National Society Of Daughters OF the
American Revolution for six years She
had served twice delegate, and two
terms vice president general before being
elected to the highest office in the order
president general.
Mrs. Fairbanks is interested heart and
soul In the Memorial Continental Hall
building, and hopes to see 1t erected before
her term of office. expires. Next to that,
she ardently desires that all the historic
manner, as she believes that they can be
made lessons In patriotism to those who
have not had early patriotic training.
In speaking of these aims, Mrs. Fairbanks
said: Il desire to work for the benefit of
the society, for the good of the country and
the cause of history; for the preservation OF
all that is historic in our country, for all
that serves to awaken interest in the great
battles of liberty, fought by the first Ameri-
cans 1 desire to further all the causes
which encourage the true spirit Of patriot
ism. I only hope 1 can follow in the foot
steps of those who have preceded me in my
office, and do my work faithfully and we'll
for 1 want to do the greatest good 1 cam
d. A. r. Notes.
There is a chapter in Pontiac Mich. that
seems somewhat unique as to name. 1t is
supposed that the chapters will adopt the
name of either man or woman of revo-
lutionary fame. General Richardson Chap
ter of Pontiac. Mich, is named for civil
war hero, Major General Israel B. Rich
ardson. General Winfield Scott dubbed him
"Fighting Dick when ,hey served in the
Mexican war together. Mrs Ad. l.. Smith,
regent at the time the chapter was formed.
said that Michigan had no revolutionary
heroes or heroines to honor, and as General
Richardson of Michigan had risen to major
general In the war of the rebellion she
thought it only right to honor him. 1t is
said that the name Jars some of the d.
A. r.
Oglethorpe Chapter Of Columbus, Ca
feels very proud Of it's achievement the past
year In 1882 the king granted to James
Oglethorpe trustees seal for use in the
Georgia colony of which he was governor
This seal disappeared and all historians
have declared it was either lost or de-
strcyed. Last winter this seal was found
in London by member Of Oglethorpe
Chapter and an impression In wax brought
to this country and deposited with Ogle
thorpe Chapter. THAT shows what a de-
termined body of patriotic women can do,
said the regent. Miss Benning.
The D. A. R., by vote of the congress,
care for such real daughters are pen
sioners upon the town in which they live.
This is decidedly more tangible act OF
charity than presenting them with gold
souvenir spoon, when they have no food
upon which to employ it, says Mrs. Ida
Hustled Harper.
This year the Father of His Country"
goes way back and sits down while the
daughters attend TO routine business on his
birthday. Inability to secure speakers who
would confine themselves to revolutionary
war of the rebellion brought this about.
through a resolution to that effect in the
last congress.
Each chapter Of twelve members is en-
titled to a representative In the congress.
while each chapter Of fifty or one hundred
The registrar general of the d. A. R.,
Miss Minnie Mickey. says that In the
archives of the organization a student will
learn much Of our early history. Consider
able light Is thrown upon the subject or
the absorption of newcomers into the body
couragement with regard to the tmmigra-
tion problems of the present day. In the
ancestors catalogue the names are largely
English. In the members catalogue mix