The Washington herald., 1909-04-23

Al O'Clock this morning the tellers
OF the Daughters OF the American Revo-
luton election stlH were al their task Of
counting the SO ballots cast yesterday
in Continental Hall FOR Mrs. William
Cummings story and Mrs Matthew T.
Scott. rival candidates for president gen
ersl OF the society.
Rsiloting closed at O'Clock. and within
half an hour afterward the thirty women
selected to count the votes were ciOseted
behind closed doors at the Willard
Circumstances connected with the bal
Ioting and the care with which the heavy
boxes were transferred to the hotel sx-
cited interest Six policemen escorted
the teIIers. and did not leave sight OF
the retinue until they placed the recep-
tacIes in charge Of the official Inspector.
OvatioRs for Candidates-
Unequaled Ii the history OF the or
gsHizatiOB. the demonstrations accorded
the Two candidates during the morning
and afternoon sessions classed the eiee-
ton day OF the Eighteenth Congress as
distinctly notable
! Approaching the enthusiasm exhibited
IN the conventions Of the national po-
liticai parties. the wild outbursts OF sp-
plause moved many disinterested spec
tators TO Join tn the demonstrations. and
cheer Justify for Mrs. story or Mrs.
Scott
Although admonished by Mrs Mclean
to conduct the election as betting gen
tiewomen. the intense feelings OF the in
surgents and sdrninistrationisss could not
be restrained. and they gave way 70 their
emotions. caring not whether gloves were
split or wearing apparel suffered
The tedious procedure lszding NJ -
TIE ballo;ing and the routine quslihea-
tons required OF each voter deisyed he
election. and IL was SIS before the tell
ers recorded tie frst ballot The New
York delegation was the last 70 reach the
ballot boxes. and they finished voting at
S O'Clock last evening Keen opposition
was manifested by the voters. and each
was ready to declare how she marked
her ticket
] Two Lines Of Voters.
The ST delegates were called 10 the
stage by States. and matters were IA
cilitated by having two lines Of voters
ascend the platform and cast their bal
lots in separate boxes Led by the state
regents. the members OF the Congress
marched anxiously 20 the platform. and
although much time was consumed in
keeping the Official teller informed as q
the number in the delegations. the ex-
ipectant voters chatted freely with those
about them
The election was in direct contrast with
the unlimited applause OF the morning
ali seeming impressed with the impor-
tsnce OF the task before them
The day to which every Daughter
had looked forward FOR months dawnet
fair. and despite showers in the after.
noon. when the time for baIIotinE ar.
rived the sunlight beamed through the
glass roof upon the auditorium. The
spTingiike scene was in harmony with ths
Joyous spirits OF the delegates
To add to the enthusiasm Of the audi
eace Mrs. Mclean announced, Just be
fore the voting began. that she expected
before the adjournment Of the presen
Congress that S25.o00 would have beer
subscribed toward paying or the deb
! on Continental Hall
This provoked more applause. and il
this feeling of happiness Mrs Mclean
directed the pages 10 distribute the bal
lots. After announcing numerous direc
tons 70 guide the delegates. the order va.
given 20 begin the voting.
As they cast their ballots each deleEs
tiOE left the building. and before the las
delegates had emerged from the haH tht
crowds were beginning to arrive for tn
evening concert.
Count Behind Closed Doors.
With the greatest care the boxes wer,
sealed and carried to the New Willard
! where the tellers were counting benin,
closed doors
It was a few minutes before Il O'clOci
yesterday morning when Mrs Mclean,
entry was announced by the laughter
and a faint applause greeted her as sh
ascended the steps.
For a few minutes the hum Of conver
Sation again settled down on the vas
!
.. voices held sway until some one in III
boxes again started the applause.
It was announced that Mrs Scott ha,
just arrived. and when the adherents 0
the administration saw their candidat
standing in Mrs McLean's box beamini
down on the audience. they arose an
clapped their hands.
! This ovation had hardly subsided whel
; mighty wave OF cheers. mingled Wit
more handclapplng. greeted Mrs story.
Giving way to their emotions. III
Daughters rose. and each contingen
faced its respective nominee. wildl
waving handkerchiefs and gloves.
L became apparent at this time tina
scores OF delegates were in the lObb
: unable to gain entrance TO the hall
! Mrs. Mclean, after calling the Con
gress together. notified the general publ
that the sections occupied BY them mus
be vacated
Mrs. Noble Offers Prayer.
Pleading with the Daughters to ris
. above. prejudices and personalities in vo,
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