Omaha daily bee., 1902-05-09

Recording secretary, Miss Louise Pappen-
helm, South Carolina
Treasurer, Mrs. Emma Van Vechten,
Auditor, Mrs. George Noyes, Wisconsin.
Directors Mrs. Anna D. West, Massa-
chusetts; Mrs. j.. {. Terrell, Texas; Mrs.
Jane Humphrey, Kansas; Mrs. Lydia Will
Hams. Pennsylvania; Mrs. Samuel Hayes,
Mrs. w. w. Boyd, Missouri; Mrs. ". =
Nelden, Utah.
From a Stan Correspondent
Los ANGELES, May s.-(special Tele-
gram.)-The refusal Of Mrs. Decker Of Dem
yer to accept the presidency has proven a
great disappointment to the women Of the
middle west and occasioned resentment and
hard feeling that promises to put an end
to her universal popularity. Her action is
admitted a mistake by some Of Colorado's
most prominent representatives. While
her loyalty TO Mrs. Denison is appreciated.
the women feel that her first consideration
was due them, especially as their loyalty
to her. had practically made impossible the
success OF another candidate from their
section at this time.
General satisfaction and no little sur
prise IL expressed at the other representa-
tion 1t has received. however, and no spe-
clal regret is manifested over the DISPOSE
tion Of the Louisiana purchase memorial
project.
Tonight sees a general scattering of the
visiting women, the headquarters being
broken up and the women departing for all
sections. The majority Of the Nebraska
and iowa women will remain on the coast
for several weeks, visiting points Of in
terest.
Election and Address.
Two things distinguished the last day
OF the Federation Of Woman's Clubs. one
being the election Of officers and the ad-
dress Of the president, Mrs. Rebecca
Lowe Of Georgia. The election resulted in
the acception by ballot of the entire re-
port Of the nominating committee and the
election of the officers already named.
The scene at the election OF the presi-
dent this afternoon was easily the most
sensational in the history OF the fedora
tion. Those who at three b~iennials have
clRmored to name Mrs. Platt- Decker Of
Colorado as their leader, we're reused to
enthusiasm at the mention of her name
by Mrs. Gallagher of Ohio, who made the
nominating speech, amid intense excite
ment. Mrs. Decker arose In the gallery,
where she sat with the Colorado 6elega-
ton. and with earnestness declined the
honor. Many Of Mrs. Decker's admirers
voted for her anyway. the vote standing
667 for Mrs. Denison and 25S for Mrs.
Decker. b.
The election proceeded with more or less
disorder and Mrs. Hamlin of Minnesota
moved that a committee be appointed to
devise some ssner way Of conducting the
election. The motion was carried.
Y settle Charter Discussion.
aside from passing upon minor amend
nents to the bylaws the convention settled
ne charter matter by accepting the report
~ that committee, while the report of the
committee which suggested the erection OF
a hall OF philanthropy at ST. Louis was re-
ferred to the board of directors. the con-
vention evidently being overwhelmed by
the demand of 500. 900 As it's contribution
toward the plan.
The afternoon was devoted to memorial
services. At the final session tonight Mrs.
Lowe delivered her biennial address:
Some one has said that the two thing
which excite surprise and re-