New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-04-18
D. 4. R. PEACE AIDED
MRS. SHERMAN RECEIVES,'
Betzceen 500 and 1000 Members
Meet Mrs. ". c. Story.
From III. Tribune Bureau J


Washington Aprfl 17-There is little doubt in
che minds Of conservative members OF the Daughters
OF the American Revolution that the reception given
at the New willard this evening by the Fice-Presi-
dent and Mrs James s. Sherman in honor OF Mrs
William Cummings Story, New York State regent,
acted as OF on the troubled waters attending the
pending election Of new president general for the
organization II is Yariously estimated that be
tween eight hundred and one thousand Daughters
shook hands with Mrs Sherman and were presented
10 the Tice-President. and by him 10 Mrs Story.
Neither Mrs. Donald Mclean the president gen
eral. Mrs. Matthew T Scott were of the num-
her, and some Of their adherents kept them COM
pany, but many OF the women. in fact hundreds who
viii probably support Mrs Scott the campaign,
paid their respects SoreNof the number lust went
to what doing others went serli-re-
porters Cor those who simply would not 60, and
stil others went 10 show that they not preju-
diced IN any way
or course the greater number Of there
friends and supporters of Mrs. Story. who
announces herself a candidate for the exalted
office Many of Mrs. SCOTS warmest friends went
her early in the afternoon and asked her advice
the subject of attending remaining away
from the and to them all she the dignifed
response that she wished them to do the polite
thing.
New willard was used for the reception. and the
various rooms profusely decorated with flow
ers palms and vines. There music during the
entertainment and refreshments were served.
L
gray satin, with lace the bodice and hat IF
The same color the gray tone being relieved by a
bunch Of roses which she carried. Mrs Story
who stood at the right OF the VicePresident, wore
an afternoon gown of white satin and a white
hat trimmed with pink roses. She carried daisies
Among the notably absent members of the So
ciety were Mrs. Ellen Spencer Mussey administra-
ton candidate for Vice-president general from
f-Nzshington; Mrs. Theodore Bates. vice-president
general from Massachusetts,; Mrs. Amos G. Draper
! erfiy
for. Mrs. Scott. and Mrs. Joseph B. Foraker who
ts taking very little active in society just now
! The Vice-President and Mrs. Sherman have eH-
| pressed themselves being more than surprised
that they had jumped into hornets nest right
st the beginning of Mrs. Sherman's occupancy Of
Eher present position, and they protest against any
purpose TO play a part political leaders in
hight They thought TO pay honor 10 their states
woman. Mrs Story. as it is customary for the
prominent in official life here to entertain
for their various state regents when they come TOT
fhe national congress
An early date was set for the Sherman recepuon'
Us It was thought disnifed and fitting that the
President his wife should set the social
ipace. Mrs. Mclean said tonight: The president
general is CT the opinion that Mr.. and Mrs SheT-
man were not aware of the situation in the Daugh-
tsrs OF the American Revolution circles when the
Hnvitsfions were Issued
Mrs. Scott to-day issued formal statement out
sstning her platform
q She declares that she takes her stand squareiy
or 5le constitution. and viii uphold that insjru-
,nent as il now stands ii may hereafter be
amended" Mrs. Scott sa-s she is proud to have
the support Of so grand an administration as the
one row going Office vet she wishes it dis
Tincy understood that if she is elected to the place
s4e must he accepted with her individuality
Mrs Scott declares that, If elected she will make
one Of the main objects Of her administration the
equipment Of Continental Hall and the collection
funds pay off Indebtedness at the earliest
possible moment.
She says that. while opposed - any methods
Of IocsI self government, she viii attempt to pro
tect~ the national society. She voices her az
provsl Of the movement made by the Daughters
toward patriotic education among the masses, and
closes ny saring that. If elected she T-i take up
her residence in Washington and devote her whole
time duties Of the cf7ce.
The last session IF the present national board Of
manage Of f-e Daughters Of the American
Revolution Convened to-day. Mrs. Mclean !
president general presiding. She made farewell |
address. The repcrt Of the registrar general Mrs
amos g Draper. showed la9 members. a sum
total l-2da current month OF April. and
total of g ooe since Mrs. Mclean became pres
ident general
One of the incidents OF the meeting the pre-
seatation By Mrs Periey. Of Pennsylvania Of reso
lutions indorsing the administration Of Mrs. Nc
Lean.
II IS estimated that about FIVE thousand Daughters
have arrived in the city attend the convention
which win begin Monday next.