The Washington times., 1912-04-18
PEACE Dove Fits
OVER D. A. R. CAMP,
RESULTS OF VOTE
Mrs. Walker, of Missouri,
and Mrs. Deere, Of ILL
nois, Victors.

II looked this morning as though
the dove of peace had decided to take
up its residence in the camps of the
Daughters of the American Revolution,
owing to a move on the part of the
president general, which, by those who
lay claim to understanding the deep
politics of this years congress, is
looked upon as being significant
This was when Mrs. Scott, the pres-
dent general, suggested, just before she
left the hall to cast her vote, that IL
the congress should decide that the
much-talked about Chalkley Papers
were not of a sufficient historical value
to be published under the auspices of
the National Society Daughters of the
American Revolution, that they be turn
ed over to Mrs. Mary S. Lockwood for
! a nominal sum, to be published at her
expense and with the full approval,
though not under the auspices of the
National Society Daughters of the
American Revolution.
Let us consider these matters seri-
ously," said Mrs. Scott, in her speech.
If the congress wants to publish these
papers, let us go ahead and do so. I
wash my hands of the whole matter. If
we do not consider that they are worth
Z,
Lockwood, If she still wishes them to
be published.
Already we have paid $3.50 for them,
and we cannot give them away. but
after you have all thought 1t over, and
everybody has said what she thinks
should be done with them, I am going
to ask the society to do something with
them. Personally 1 wouldn't look at
~ nj
They have been a ghost to us for years.
If we are to publish them. let us do
1t now, If not, let US down them for
ever"
Suggestion Approved.
The suggestion of Mrs. Scott was re-
ceived with enthusiasm by those in the
Congress who are hoping that this de-
cision will, in a measure, have some-
thing to do with creating a spirit of
harmony between the Scott and Story
fcations.
Another significant move looking to-
wards peace. SO say those who are
hoping that the hatchet will be buried
between the story and scott forces be-
fore The close of the congress, was
made when Mrs. Stcry consented 20
r"scind her motion OF yesterday re-
garding the vote of thanks to Con-
gressman jefferson Levy for his
courtesy in keeping Monticello, tho
birthplace Of Thomas Jefferson. open
to the public rs national relic.
'Ne do not wish to GO on record"
Mrs. Scott said. las standing by the
House. Of Representatives. and the
Senate in wishing Monticello kept as a
national relic. but as Mrs. Story's sug-
gestion was offered only as apprecia-
10 Taffn
feel sure that she will withdraw it. or
at least rescinl it.
This Mrs. Story did in o graceful
speech. at which there was general
ga tisfaction.
To See Paintings.
Following the devotional exercises,
which were conducted by the Rev. DR..
William P. Ncdderspoon, there was
music, after which announcement was
made that an invitation had been re-
ceivGd bv the congress from the man.
ager in charge of the Charles Froar
collection Of paintings. to visit the ex-
hibit this afternoon at 2:30 o'clock. An
nouncement was also made that copies
of the National Magazine had been
left in the seats. so that all could eX-
anime them, and subhcribe If they
wished to do So. A motion that the polls
be kept open until noon to allow the
president general to cast her vote. was
unanimously carried.
An early adjournment was made, thus
allowing the delegates to return to their
hotels in time to don their prettiest
gowns for the Presidents reception.
which is scheduled for 2:45 o'clock.
Just before adjournment the tellers
brought in the result Of the ballot,
which showed that Mrs. John I. Walk
sr, of Missiuro, and Mrs. Charles H.
Deere, of Illinois. had been elected hon.
orary vice presidents general for 1912
for vice president general, 1912 to 1914
the following were elected: Mrs. La
verne Noyes. of Illinois, 51 votes; Mrs.
Andrew. X. Gault, of Nebraska, 5lt
votes; Mrs. George s. shackleford, OF
Virginia; Mrs. William Liboey, OF
New Jersey. 53S votes; Mrs I. NJ. Brat
ton, of South Carolina, 496; Mrs. Charles
s. Johnson, OF Maine 5S1 votes: Mrs,
Charles H. Bond, of Massachusetts, 57i
votes; Mrs. William L. Peel. of Georgia,
b05 votes; Mrs. c. NJ. Williamson, OF
Mississippi, 464 votes; Mrs. William H.
Crosby, of Wisconsin. 4S2 votes.
Miss e. o. Benniston, of Pennsyl-
vania was elected editor of the maya
zine. there being no other candidate
in the field
Opposition Grows to