Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-10-18

Fort DOQSe was CHOSEN ny the
eighth Iowa conference of the Daugh-
ters of the American Revolution at the
morning session today. The forenoon
was taken up with reports of commit
tee and different matters OF routine
business, which followed the opening
exercises. More delegates arrived on
tho evening train Thursday, and the
morning trains today.
Mrs. Stevens, the regent, appointed
on the resolutions committee Mrs. Il
e. v. Malcolm. of Fort Madison; Mrs. ]
f. Kerfoot, Ottumwa: and Mrs. De
Cotton Esterly, of Boone.
Upon calling for reports Miss Rebec-
ca Mcknight of Dubuque, chairman OF
the educational committee. gave her re-
port on the work accomplished during
the year. Mrs. Emma Bates, Of Boone
chairman of the committee on patriotic
instruction, opened the way for a gen
eral discussion and experience meet
ing" when she gave her report, the
different delegates relating the work OF
their chapters in promoting patriotic
instructions in the public schools and
women's clubs.
Mrs. Nellie Let's, Of Let's, told OF
how, in looking after neglected rura
cemeteries. the grave of a true daugh-
ter was found, and her grandchildren
had thus been led to take an interest
In and care for the cemetery thereafter
$500 Raised for Iowa Room.
The Iowa D. A. r. has pledged itself
to pay $1,000 toward the furnishing
of the Iowa room in Continental hall
Washington, d. c.. and the report
showed that over $500 was ready and
would be forwarded at once.
The conference voted to pay the ex-
pense of rental, heating and lighting
the Congregational church, where the
sessions have been held, also the cost
of the programs. amounting in all to
about $40. This caused some feeling
as such expense has been borne by
local chapters entertaining the confer
ence heretofore.
Space in State Historical Building.
Mrs. G. B. Hepler, state historian
Of Fort Dodge, moved that the con-
ference ask space in the state historical
building at Des Moines, In which to
preserve the records of the society.
This caused considerable discussion
as the records are now kept at Iowa
City, for the use of Professor Sham
baugh, who is at the head Of the state
historical society. Mrs. Ella Lyon Hill
oF <o
ton, but the regent ignored her mo-
ton and the original motion prevailed
Mrs. Hill commended that as Professor
Shambaugh was at Iowa City the rec
ords should be kept there for his ref
erence.
Mrs. Stevens Not Candidate.
1t is generally understood that Mrs
Rowena Edison Stevens, of Boone, will
not be a candidate for reelection as
regent, even tho the faction insisting
on direct conference election should
be able to bring the election of regent
and vice regent before the conference
late this afternoon. Mrs. Ware, OF
Sioux City, is prominently mentioned
as a candidate for regent, and the Du-
buque delegation wants either Mrs
Ada Collier or Mrs. James Walter
Heustis chosen. Mrs. Heustis is re-
gent of the Dubuque chapter, but is not
actively in the field excepting that re1
friends are presenting her name amone
the delegates. 1t is probable that the
election will take place at the Greene
home late this afternoon, following
the luncheon, but should the delegates
get into too heated discussion owe,
the adjustment Of the present stand
ing rules, 1t is likely that the church
Will again be taken possession Of and
the contest fought out there.
Mrs. Greene Gives Luncheon.
"A social affair, delightful in every
respect, marked the close of the d. A,
K. conference, Mrs. Merritt Greene.
entertaining at luncheon today at her
beautiful home, Edgeworth, the off,
GERS and delegates in attendance from
other cities. and all the members Of
the local D. A. r. organization. the
Marshalltown and Spinning Wheel
chapters. The luncheon was enioyed
at o'clock and was served in three
courses, the hostess being assisted by
members Of the Marshalltown chapter,
The finishing up Of the conference
work and election Of officers followed.
Thursday Evening.
A splendid half hours pipe organ
recital by Mr.. Ralph M. Hix, which
opened the program Thursday even
ing, proved a treat indeed, and was
followed by two beautiful vocal num-
bers by Miss Mae Smith, Of this city.
soprano
Mrs. Stevens presided, and Captain
3. S. Hadley of Des Moines, state sec
rotary of the Sons Of the American
Revolution, was the speaker Of the ev-
ening instead of President Willard Sc
cor, of the same organization, who was
to have appeared. Captain Hadley
prefaced his address, which was of a
historical character, concerning the
French alliance, with a historical
sketch of the S. A. r. The advantages
Of federating with the D. A. R., in an
organization similar to the Iowa State
Federation Of Womens Clubs. were
the most important features of this
portion of his remarks. He gave the
impression that the S. A. r. favored
such move, but the D. A. r. do not
seem ready for it.
Following Captain Hadley's address,
Mrs. James Walter Heustis of Du-
buque, who possesses a most pleasing
contralto voice, sang by request iowa"
and 1.-THE Star Spangled Banner"
Dr.. Hubbard on "Child Labor"
The program Thursday afternoon
opened with a violin solo. weu-played