The Washington herald., 1909-04-24
D. A. R. OFFICERS ELECTED.

the committee on the good Of the order.
composed entirely Of conservatives. a
year ago 10 run as a nonpartisan candi-
date. scores Of conservatives believe Mrs.
Scott viii regulate the Congress and us
chapters in a manner satisfactory o. all
feetious.
Mrs Donald Mclean ED the aaminis.ra-
ton cohorts In celebrating tne successful
fzht ol their candidate. and the jubi.a-
ton lasted until late hour last night
Time ard again the victory was men
toned in speeches ~ the banquet given
BY the Congress last evening Al the New
Willard in honor Of the retiring head OF
the society
Unprecedented prosperity and continued
progress along the lines laid down by
Mrs Mclean are predicted for Mrs.
Scotts administration. She is expe ted 20
take uu permanent residence IN Wash
incton for the next t-Vo years
Vanquished but sJiH UnbroSen in spirit.
the cunning conservatives. as they are
called. began yesterday 10 boom Mrs
Story for president general in 1911 and
miniature portraits Of the defeated nom
inee were worn conspicuoHsly yShe ad-
heTents Of that element last night
Mrs. Draper Defeated.
What the conservatives declare IS their
greatest victory Is the overwhelming de-
feat OF Mrs. Amos G. Draper. or this CITY.
for the Office Of vice president general in
charge Of the organization Of chapters.
Mrs. Miranda 3. TuiIOch. also OF Wash
Ington- was the successful candidate.
The only officials Who have allied them
-.1~
Mrs. ". D. Hoover Of this city. and
Mrs. Henry s BowrOn. OF New York.
who was elected assistant historian gen
eral by a ma jority Of one vote over Mrs
Richard A Light OF Florida.
A long dissertation on the beauty and
advantages of living IN Texas was given
last night at Continental Hall by Gilbert
McCI1rg. This lecture consumed several
hours. and despite frequent veiled rebukes
20 the persistent speaker. he manfuuy
stuck 10 his task until a few minutes be
fore Il o'clock This travel talk is
said TO have pitt a damper on the exuber-
ant spirits OF the conservatives
Mrs. Story. accompanied by her hus-
band, visited the hall during the evening.
and remained in the auditorium while the
announcements were being made.
Mrs. story Grsfified.
When asked 10 give an expression Of
her sentiments regarding the victory Of
those who ran for Office on her ticket, the
retiring regent Of the New York delega-
ton said.
While am grateful 10 those DaUgh-
ters who supported my candidacy. I am
suu more grateful to them fer electing
my friends. I regard Mrs Scott as an
efficient and capable administrator, and
wish her a successful term. This mani
festation Of popular approval for the
principles embodied in our platform is
certainly encouraging. and shan never
forget the loyalty with which the dele
gates came TO my support
Mrs Story would not state definitely
whether she would be a candidate for
president general at the next election.
Neither would she deny tae report that
her name would again head the conserva-
tive ticket in 1911
Speaking OF behalf OF the managers of
Mrs. Story's campaign, Miss Desha. Mrs
Joseph Wood. Of New York; Mrs. JOHN
Frances Yawger, and Mrs. Alene SoIoman
said three States had unanimously in
dorsed their candidate fer the highest
Office in 1911. and that Tennessee, whose
delegates voted sclidiy for Mrs. Scott
Thursday. was among those delegations
that pledged its support at the next cen
test
Mrs. S1OTy-s determination 10 run may
ne accomplished, say her leaders. mas
much as Mrs Scott iat!mated in her
speech yesterday that she would not ac-
cept another nomination.
Keyed 10 q high pitch OF nervous ex-
eitement the Daughters who crowded
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