The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-11-12
chosen were HRS. Frank g. odenheia
ner. OF Maryland, nrst vice-president-

chosen wore Mrs Frank q. odenheia
mer. OF Maryland. nrst vice-president-
general; Mrs. Drewry c. Ludlow. OF tho
District OF Columbia, second vicc-pres-
3dent.Benoral; Mrs. j. J. McAllister. OF
Oklahoma, third Observation-Disclosures
and Mrs. Mildred Rutherford. of Geor-
sta. historian general
The members of the executive board
who were chosen to succeed themselves
are Mrs. Roy Weaks Mckinney. OF
Kentucky, recording secretary-yener-
al; Mrs. Kate Childress Schnabel. of
Louisiana, corresponding secretary
general; Mrn. c. B. Tate, OF Virginia,
treasurer Mrs. James B. CAN'T,
OF Missouri. ragistrar-general;M Mrs. l.
II. Raines. Of Georgia, custodian OF
Cross of Honor. and Mrs Frank An
thony Walko. of Virginia, custodian of
flags and pennants.
Day Devoid OF Features.
Intereset in yesterdays proceedings
centred naturally about tho election of
officers. and with this over the Daugh
ters settled down resolutely TO the
task Of disposins as hurriedly as pos
sible of the vast amount OF routine
business that still remained for their
consideration before final adjournment
WAS possible. Ions afternoon ses-
sion was held, and was taken UP en-
tirely with tho consideration of con-
stitutional problems, the hearing of
state reports, and the disposal OF mi
nor matters of business. 1t lasted from
$3.50 until o'clock in the evening
when adjournment was taken. for din
her.
The meeting Just closed is pro-
nounced by officers we'll AS dele
gates to have been the most successful
and far the best attended that the
Daughters have ever held. Matters of
prime Importance came up for its con-
sideration. the reports OF number
of important committees were heard
and important constitutional changes
effected All OF the business was
transacted with good dispatch and
with satisfaction, in the main, to
everybody concerned Before adjourn
nent the convention passed resolutions
thanking the numerous individuals and
organizations o; the city for the gem
erous entertainment accorded to the
visitors.
The convention opened yesterday
with prayer by Rev. Landon r. Mason,
and. with the disposal OF several
minor matters. began at once with the
chief business in hand-the election
Of officers. which consumed most of
the morning session. Shortly before
adjournment for luncheon, the presi-
dent Mrs. McSherry. presented MIRA. ].
Z, B. Stuart. AS at her previous APP
pearances before the body. she re-
reived an ovation. She read an in
terest!ng letter written by Colonel
John 6. Mosby In 1865. disbanding
his famous troops and bidding them
sad farewell. It was written on Con-
fede-ate paper. yellow with age. The
letter was presented to the Confed-
crate Museum Following her, Mre.
stone. of Texas. presented to the Mu-
scum an interesting souvenir in the
fern OF a pincushion filled with hair
from the head OF Jefferson Davis. In
The absence of a representative from
The Museum. the gifts were accepted
by Mrs. y. V. Randolph, of the Rich
mond Chapter.
Vote 5000 for Davis China.
Tho afternoon session opened with
the reading OF congratulatory mes
wages from chapters and friends and
Hith the consideration of detail bus
iness. warm discussion was pre-
cipttated when Mrs. Cantrell, of Ken
lucky. asked the convention to make
good Its appropriation OF $500 made
nj previous meeting some years ago.
For the purpose of financing a project
for manufacturing official Confederate
platters, the revenue from the sale
OF which was to be devoted to the
Arlington fund and other activities OF
The Daughters. Mrs. Cantrell reported
Tor her committee that the work has
zone forward. and that contracts with
'he manufacturers called for an i'm
mediate payment OF the money.
objection was raised by several
members on the floor that the treasury
was In too depleted state TO permit
Of the appropriation at this time, and.
suggesting various substitute plena
The debate which followed was gem
eral and spirited. and resulted finally
IN the carrying of a motion calling
upon the treasury to make good AZ
pnce the $500 appropriation promised
TO the committee by the earlier con-
Fent'on on the strength OF which 1t
had proceeded with the work.
Florence Nightingale of III. So,th
Another rock which threatened
shiPwreck or serious Injury to the