New-York tribune., 1906-08-08

the recent election the treasurer being selected
s object OF the action TO get the contention before
the courts.
The plaintiffs are Mrs Henry c. Henderson Mrs.
ceorge L Miller and Faith NJ Groser. They allege
that the election was illegal. because not held on
ths date prescribed by the bylaws.
But this Is only the elimination Of a long series
az troubles which go back to the Declaration
q Independence and the birth OF New York state,
for the attempt IS being made preserve the site
q The old White Plains courthouse. now the Fiero
hsmestead. where this covenant vas ratified and
sheTe Eew York State itself was born. This effort
s. threatening disrupt White Plains Chapter OF
shs Daughters Of the American Revolution
According 70 the malcontents, the regent. Mrs.
Esnry A Miller. tried 90 foist this scheme. in
vovtng an expenditure OF $1,000, upon them Ac-
cTd!ng 70 the regent. the idea originated with the
chapter and afterward carried on by her al
east independently. only with the Endorsement Of
fhs chapter. and on the understanding that it was
not 20 be involved in financial responsibility
Tie disputed election turned this issue. and
ne name Of Mrs George L Miller, the first vice
regent. who was strongly opposed 10 the Fiero
Homestead plan was the storm centre. Her de-
seat after having received a majority OF votes on
The nominating blanks Is attributed TO the inau-
nce OF the regent, and she Is further accused OF
having used this influence secretly while ostensibly
supporting Mrs Miller. Indirect methods are also
alleged, for II is said more ballots were counted
than we're cast.
The chief grievance Of the malcontents is that
Mrs Powell asked their support for all the old
oeacers and then at the last moment supported a
new candidate for vice-regent Before the election
she sent out letter in which she said, in addition
70 giving her position in regard to the Fiero Home
stead:
As The first annual election approaches, may
saw 10 you. one and ALL that II you should choose
Ne fo- voIr regent another year the officers ap-
pointed by last year are perfectly
cuainfea but when We DO I sure we snail Ike
each other better even than now heal, % occ-
n this small and very young chapter me most
mpoI5eht Fntt1s I9~ e e1-ev % one have been most
executive and faithful, and il should seem IN the
EEhtest 20 underestimate their conscientious work
and their fine ability would not be worthy OF any
Z you elect me please elect the officers. il they
VII accept. who have served with me so Weil' ana
FOR whom I have the highest regard
We naturally supposed from this letter. SAID
one OF the raalcy yntents that Mrs. Powell was
supporting the other officers and we gave her our
votes or that understanding. But instead OF that
sAe was working against Mrs. Miller and several
others The gist OF the whole matter is that We
think Mrs Miller has been very shebbily treated,
and we want 10 see her get her rights
Mrs. Powell said
oaeers chiefly 70 aIlay the feeling OF antagonisn
- .g@SFe 4rs miller. which her opposition to my
way to conserve the harmony Of the chapter was
he fss,ine became SO strong ;hat could not con-
trol Il. I il would be useless to try any
.onger 70 smooth things over Finally, when. half
- hour before the election, a delegation called
-.poh ne and told me that Il was my duty TO sup
soIt mother woman for first vtce-regent. al
..oVeo myself 10 be overpersuaded. and consented
S2, . EoJs Tor Mrs. Charles " Moore. This is the
80 thing regret. I ought TO have been perfect ty
impartial. ana not 20 have voted at all.
,,As regards the alleged miscounting Of the bal
-: = IS not only absurd. but an objectionable re-
1sS.aon on the teilers. had all the ballots re-
49, sAeea @ N the presence Of number OF members
-1s ~ asked -. Ars Miller TO be present
a ~ position IN regard 20 the F9ero homestead Is
n anything W