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nesty to all who would lay down arms.
Mrs. Lockwood's article closed with
the words, Where will the Sons and
Daughters Of the Revolution place
Hannah Arnett?'
This was read by w. O. Mcdowell,
a great-grandson of Hannah Arnett,
and himself a member of the Sons Of
the American Revolution. In an open
letter to a Washington paper, he Of
fered to assist in forming a society
and made a formal call for the organi-
zation of the Daughters of the Amer.
lean Revolution. Several prominent
women responded to this call.
although many women known to
be interested, among them Mrs. Lock
wood, were out Of the city for the
Summer, meeting was called for
August 8, at the home of Mrs. Ellen
Hardin Walworth. Owing to a Sc
we're storm at the hour appointed for
the meeting, only two women appear
ed-Miss Eugenia Washington and
Miss Mary Desha.
''These three women, undaunted
by wind and rain, and thoroughly in
earnest, took the first step in the
organization of a national patriotic
society. A constitution was adopted,
based upon one submitted by Mr..
Mcdowell, and revised and recon
structed with the aid of A. Howard
Clark, curator of history for the Ma
tional Museum and registrar for the
Sons of the American Revolution. A
board OF management consisting Of
nine women was appointed with Miss
Desha as chairman, Mrs. Walworth
secretary, and Miss Washington reg
istrar. Mrs. Benjamin Harrison, wife
Of the President of the United States,
was the unanimous choice of the three
ladies for the presidency, and the next
day a letter was written, asking her
to accept the Office. This she did
early in September.
Miss Desha, Miss Washington and
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ter being signed by Grover Cleveland.
The society was ordered to report an
nually to the secretary of the Smith
sonian Institution concerning its pro-
ceedings, and was given permission
to deposit it's collections and material
for history in the Smithsonian In
Stitution or in the National Museum.
One of the resolutions adopted at
the first meeting of the society became
a reality when a statue of George
Washington, presented by the women
Of America, was unveiled at the Paris
exposition in 1900. Mrs. Daniel Man.
ming, then president general, repre-
senting the United States and the Ma.
tional Society of the d. A. r.
Another resolution adopted at that
first meeting assumed visible form
when q site for the erection of a fire
proof building was purchased for $780,
600, and plans for building Memorial
Continental Hall were actively inaug-
urated. In April, 1904, the corner
stone was laid under the auspices of
the Masonic fraternity with impressive
ceremonies, the gavel used being the
one with which George Washington
laid the corner stone of the National
Capitol in 1893. In 1905 the build
ing was far enough completed SO that
q part of 1t was dedicated and the
fourteenth Continental Congress held
within its walls.
j. \. X X
1--WE years later the building was
completed, the office moved, and
Memorial Continental Hall became
headquarters for the society. Within
twenty years from it's organization
the National Society of D. A. r. was
housed in one of the most beautiful
structures in Washington. A few
years later the growth Of chapters
throughout the aenntry necessitated
enlarged business offices. This led to
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the erecting Of an administration
building, which was completed I'm 1923
and contains the executive offices.
Then came the demand for an audi
torium which would seat all the dele
gates to Continental Congress, which
resulted in the thirty-third Cont
mental Congress authorizing the pres
ident general, Mrs. Anthony Wayne
Cook, to present plans for such a
building. The thirty-fourth CONT
mental Congress overwhelmingly ap-
proved the plans which the president
general and her committee presented
for an auditorium to cost nearly
s., 200, 900.
In the D. A. r. Museum in Memorial
Continental Hall are housed many
valuable relics of Revolutionary days
and its library teens with historical
volumes and precious family records
which go back to the Continental
Army.
Twice in the history of its existence
the D. A. r. has rendered valuable
service to the country in time Of war
and national peril.
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Mrs. Walworth Immediately began in
tenSive work. Letters of invitation
We're sent to representative women
throughout the country. Notices or
appointment were issued and accepted.
A notice was published in Il Wash
ington paper giving the purposes of
the society. quoting its eligibility
clause and requesting all women OF
Revolutionary descent to send their
names to the registrar, Miss Washing
tom
THE society was incorporated in
June, 1891, and five State regents
~re appointed and confirmed. They
were: Mrs. y. Il. HogG OF PennSIl- J.
vania. Mrs. Joshua Wilhour of Rhode
Island. Miss Louise McAllister OF New
York, Mrs. De +. K. keim Of Connect
cut and Mrs. William Writ Henry of
Virginia. Chicago had the proud
honor OF having the first chapter or
Canized outside the District of culum-
bia.
At the conference held in Octo-
ber. 1891, II reception was given by
Mrs. benjamin Harrison at the White
House, the first of a brilliant series
of ID. 4. Il. receptions at the EXeCu-
tive -hdnSlD1l. I pom iHiS IdlDN iit-
ginning, the custom of the annual re
ception by the President and the Gra-
cious First Lady of the Land WAS
founded, and this ceremony i now
one of the most priced events Of the
annual congresses.
The nucleus of the idea of Il fire
proof building which should house
the historic papers of the society and
prove 10 be 4 national headquarters
for the ID. a. X. took form in the
appointment of committee 10 con
slider the ways and means of the prof.
ect. Eight hundred and sixteen per
sons, accepted by October II. 1S9 =,
We're made charter members of the
society, n distinction which has gained
in value and privilege through the
passing years.
The second year was noteworthy
In the inception of new work. The
first Continental Congress WAS held
in the Church of Our Father. on Feb
ruary %, 1892. Mrs. Harrison pre-
sided and was reelected president
general. \ magazine to be the Off
cial organ of the society. To record its
work. and stimulate historical research
throughout the country, was started,
with Mrs. r. II. Walworth as editor
In February. 1896, the society was
incorporated by the Fifty-fourth Con
i;resS of the United States, the char
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MEMORIAL CONTINENTAL HALL.

the patriotic and courageous Quakers,
who. by her determined efforts. argu-
ment and influence. held the represent
ative men of Elizabethtown, n. j., to
their allegiance to the flag, when
Gen. Howe had offered pardon and am
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OAR, Observing 35th Birthday,
Has Remarkable Record of Growth
Launched Washington
Has Carried Out LARGE
BY MARGARET POE HART.

T HE National Society of the
Daughters of the American
Revolution, the largest WON.
l. ans patriotic organization in
the world ce1ehrates TODAY tho
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Nickel in the Body.

A MONG the metallic substances
traceable in the human body
nickel must now be included. 1t does
not occur in the fats or in muscular
tissue, but is found associated with
kerStine, the chemical base of ha,r
and nails. and also in the liver.
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De Bolt, historian general. National
Society, D. A. r., said:
con the 9Th of July, the press re-
ported the proceedings of the Fourth
of July meeting of the Sons in Wash
ington. Mrs. Darling asked Mrs.
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O'Fallon Chapter, Missouri, was elect
ed an associate member. Mrs. Z. B.
Thomas was elected to membership
conditional upon her acceptance by
the national society.
A letter was read from the presi-
dent general. Mrs. Cook. urging each
member to bring in five new mem
bers during the year. Mrs. Brum-
her work in genealogical research. In
this connection she asked members
TO send to her when possible copies
of old wills and deeds dating back to
revolutionary times and of the gener-
alton Immediately following, and also
copies of inscriptions on tombstones
in old cemeteries when related to rev
olutionary families. Mrs. Brumbaugh
also spoke Of the Manual for Immi-
grants, saying that the results OBJ
tained in our Americanization work
from its use among our immigrants
is of immense value. The manual is
printed in many different languages,
giving informative data regarding the
history of this Government, which
could in no other way reach incoming
foreigners, thus preparing them for
citizenship and for a better under
standing of this country.
The chapter budget for the year
was discussed. On the recommends
ton of Miss Ella Reese chairman of
patriotic education, the chapter voted
to contribute $50 at this time to the
Crosmore School of North Carolina to
be applied upon the education of a
young pupil there. Treasurer Mrs.
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of State committees and support prom.
iscd for the activities. One new
name. Mrs. Frank w. Hoyt, was pro-
| posed for membership. Mrs. Grove,
Mrs. Bryant, Miss Grove and Miss
Patterson were the hostesses for the
evening.
The Janet Montgomery Chapter of
Montgomery County, Md, met at the
home of Mrs. Walter f. Perry. Be
thesda. Md, Tuesday, with the regent,
Mrs. e. p. Weaver, presiding.
The meeting opened with prayer by
the chaplain. Mrs. II. l.. Wells, and
the assembly singing of America. i"
Reports of officers showed the chap
and the membership increasing rapid
| ly. Mrs. Wilbur Brandt Sale was
elected a member.
Mrs. +. r. Stone. committee on his
toric spots, reported that the Clan
McGregor placed a tablet at Rock
Creek Church last Friday in memory
of Maj. Samuel Wade Magruder, the
ancestor of many of the chapter mem
berS and whose former home is on
Cedar lane in Montgomery County.
The chapter appropriated 500 for
the purchase of an auditorium bond
and 500 was voted to the student s
loan fund of the State Of Maryland.
An intensive program of work for
| the coming Winter was mapped out
and committees appointed TO carry 1t
forward.
Potomac Chapter, Mrs. Howard L.
Bishop, regent. gathered 18 strong,
Wednesday, when Mrs. Owen L..
Briggs invited them to preface the
opening meeting of the season with a
dinner in her home.
Mrs. Bishop, the new regent, pre-.
sided. The different committees gave
reports and much work mapped out
for the year, especially along educa-
tional lines.
Several new members were present
and the chapter showed itself inter
ested In the privilege of being allowed
to assist in financing the building of
the new ID. A. X. auditorium.
Continental Chapter held the first
meeting of the season Monday eve
ming at the home of Mrs. Sallie B.
Cook. All officers were present. The
guests of the evening were Mrs. Gaius
! Brumbaugh and Mrs. Silverthorn of
Pennsylvania. a card of greeting was
read from Mrs. Florence Foulton Car
mody of Boston. Two new member
ships were announced, Mrs. Grace w.
Womack and Mrs. Alice Shirley
Eaton. Mrs. Grace w. Watson of
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| upon the chapter the importance of
the State and national work planned
for the Winter. Mrs. Owen also eX-
pressed pleasure in having so many
members attend the luncheon given
by the State u. A. r. at the Hotel
Roosevelt in honor of the thirty-tifth
anniversary of the national organiza
ton.
Officers and various chairmen of
State and chapter committees gave
excellent reports showing the Winter
work had begun In earnest. Mrs
Hilton Jackson, chairman of the State
Auditorium committee. made a plea
for the sale of bonds to help build the
new auditorium. Donations We're
made to the library fund, chapter
house, Americanization work and
Philippine scholarship. Ways and
means Were discussed to carry on the
work. The chapter was p.eased to
have with it Mrs. J. w. Hoffman, one
OF the members who has lately moved
to st. Augustine. Fla. The chapter
was saddened by the chaplain's report
OF the death of one of the charter
members, Mrs. Isaac Pearson, who
was, for short time, regent, resign
ing on account of leaving the city.
Mrs. Allan reported representing the
chapter at the funeral and of the
beautiful flowers she ordered sent in
the name of the chapter. Five names
were approved and others applied for
membership. A telegram of bon voy-
age was ordered sent to Miss Lola
Allan on the steamer Carinthia Mrs
James NJ. Wiley, State vice regent,
gave a travelogue on the scenery of
the West. Mrs. Owen, the regent.
presented Mrs. Wiley with a gavel
made from an elm tree planted by
George ut orl lou
Springs, the Summer home of the
regent. The Governor of West Nir-
Sinia takes great care to preserve this
tree. 1t was from the .prunings the
Savel was made
Mrs. Hall and Mrs. Saul. aunts of
the hostess, presided at the tea table.
Our Flag Chapter, held its first Fall
meeting of the year at the home of
Mrs. William NJ. Hannal. 201 | street
northwest. with Mrs. William Van
Zandt Cox as assistant hostess The
regent, Mrs. Frank Lee Williams. pre-
sided
Mrs. George w. Eastment was
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Hall and Revolutionary relics commit
tee. 1t was decided to have card
parties as one means of raising FUNDS
| for patriotic and educational work.
After adjournment a social hour
was spent, during which the birthday
cake was much enjoyed.
Deborah Knapp Chapter held its
October session at the home of Mrs.
H. l.. Parkinson, with Mrs. Aubrey b.
Carter and Mrs. A. Irving Smith
assisting hostesses.
In the absence of both the regent
and vice regent. Mrs. James NJ. Wiley
presided. The activities for the com
ing year were outlined and discussed
The chapter confirmed pledge
of a gift of $50 for the auditorium,
made by the regent, Mrs. George T.
Smallwood. at the Continental Con
gress last April. 1t was also announced
that Mr.. and Mrs. William s. Parks
are making a gift of $50 to the au-
ditorium through Deborah Knapp
Chapter.
Mrs. l.. Leroy Oliver was appointed
chapter representative on the audi
torium committee, and Mrs. Irving
Smith. custodian.
Mrs. Gertrude Moser reported hay
ing sent 80 text books To the Ameri-
books to the house of detention. Mrs.
l.. Parkinson presented a book for
the library.
The budget for the year was plan
ned, and Mrs. Moser. Mrs. Seal, Mrs.
Barrett, Mrs. Smith and DR.. Fales ap-
pointed chairmen of circles to raise
the sum necessary.
Later social hour was enjoyed.
E Pluribus Unum Chapter held its
opening meeting for the year October
at the residence of Mrs. Harry G.
Grove, 2708 Cathedral avenue. The
guests of honor were Mrs. John
Beavers. State regent. and Miss Ella
Iorine Dorsey. A buffet supper was
served at : pm. A large cake, de
corated with 80 candles, commemora-
tive of the 80 years of the National
Society. was cut by Mrs. Beavers and
good wishes for the growth and pros
perity of the national society We're
expressed in the blowing out of the
candles. Mrs. Beavers gave talk
on the plans and hopes of the Win.
ter'S work. Miss Dorsey gave wonder
ful "reminiscences of the organization
and early days of the society.
charming part of the evening $
program was the rendition of "Auld
Lang Syne" by Mrs. Elmer Curry.
Reports were given by the chairma n
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unanimously elected treasurer to sue
ceed Miss Laura c. O'Hare, who had
been the cha apter's treasurer for many
years prior to her death last June.
Mrs. Louise d. Carman was ap-
pointed chairman of a committee on
the sale of bonds for the Daughters of
The American Revolution auditorium.
Contributions were made to the I'M
migrants Manual and to the Ameri-
caniZation school. A sum of $3.50 was
appropriated for a chair in the new
auditorium In honor of the founder
of Our Flag Chapter, Mrs A. G..
Wilkinson.
Mrs. Cox asked for articles to he
used in rummage sale to he held
by the Continental Hall committee
on November !. and 8.
1t was announced that card party
would be given for the benefit of the
chapter work November 10. at . pm
AT the residence of Mrs. Hodgkins and
Mrs. Wilkinson, 1921 Kalorama road.
Mrs. Wilkinson gave her reminis-
cences of the first days of the chap
ter and Mrs. Howard l.. Hodgkins
gave sketches of some of the earlier
State regents of the District.
A paper entitled our Flag" and
written by Mrs. Francis Prescott Ross
of Georgia. was read by Mrs. Edward
NJ. Weeks.
Mrs. James II. Harper. Mrs. Frank
NJ. Cunningham and several other
d. A. r. friends of the hostesses came
in for the social hour following the
meeting.
Monticello Chapter held its first
meeting of the season Tuesday eve-
ming at the residence of the regent,
Mrs. Hansnann. 1885 Twenty-seventh
street. The regent presided.
The chapter has lost. through death,
two of its members during the past
month, Mrs. Jackson, the mother of
the honorary regent, Mrs. Hammond,
and Mrs. Beach, an honorary regent
and founder of the chapter. 4 short
period of silence was observed as a
mark of respect to these two mem
bers, after which the meeting was
opened by the chaplain, Mrs. Frank
Bourn. After the usual patriotic open
ing exercises. reports were heard from
officers and chairmen of committees.
The secretary was instructed to send
a letter of sympathy To Mrs. Ham
mond.
The rnmmage sale for the refurniSh
ing of the District rouru IN Continental
Memorial Hall was ,5i'zcd over. and
members urged to send any articles
they have for this sale To Mrs. Frank
B. Whitaker. chairman of Continental
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D. A. r. ACTIVITIES

District ID. \. R.-The international
relations committee met at the home
of its chairman, Mrs. Charles +.
Grandfield. at the kenesaw. Saturday
evening. Plans for the year were
made and a meeting arranged to be
held in the Mount Pleasant Branch
Library November u. with Music
for the topic. The public will be in
vited
ID. A. X. District Patriotic Educa-
ton Committee met October 10 at
American University Hall. Plans
were made to hold monthly meetings
and to have a public meeting In Feb
ruary.
Capitol Chapter, ID. a. r.. held the
first meeting of the season at the
home of Mrs. Pedro Capo Rodriguez
The regeEt Mrs. Catherine NaSle,
presided -Four new members who
were elected during the Summer We're
introduced to the members.
After reports of the officers and
chapter committees the State com
mittee representatives gave an out
line of the Winters work of their re-
spective committees. letter was
read from the president general, Mrs.
Anthony Wayne Cook, outlining the
plans for the proposed new ID. A. X.
Auditorium. The chapter representa-
tive, Mrs. Fred L. Nolland. distributed
literature and pledge cards for ap-
plication for the bonds.
Year books were distributed and
Winters plans outlined.
In celebration Of the thirty-f1fth an
niversary of the organization, Mrs.
Smithers read the history of accomp-
Hshments during that time.
During the social hour the hostess
was assisted by Miss Mccarthy, Mrs.
Schreiner, Miss Moore and Mrs.
Sha ackelford.
The American Lirerty Chapter was
entertained at its October meeting by
Mrs. H. c. Gibbs. 1921 Newton street.
assisted by Mrs. l.. Il. Thomson and
Mrs. s. F. Hall. Mrs. Richard r.
owen, regent, presided. In spite of
the rain there was a fine attendance.
The regent, in her report, told of the
luncheon, followed by cards and
swimming given by the chapter at
the Congressional Country Club for
the Summer outing. She impressed
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GOVERNORS SISTER HURT
IN WRECK IN ARKANSAS
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
ELDORADO, Ark, October "a
A switch engine running wild in the
Rock Island yards. here yesterday
struck a local. passenger train in
bound from Ruston. La, demolished
the passenger locomotive and inr1fed
a score of persons, four probably Sc
riously. Among them was Mrs. Mollie
Prothro of Little Rock, sister of Co.
Terrali. and a special representatiS
Of the State Welfare Commission.
Rock Island officials conducting An
investigation of the wreck, which
caused a property loss of more than
$50 900, announced that the switch en-
gine had in some manner gotten away
from its crew at the north end of the
yards and, running in reverse at the
rate of 80 miles an hour, struck the
passenger local.
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Mcmillan reported donations of So
each from the following persons to the
patriotic education fund: Mrs. J. NJ.
Duryee, Miss Emma G. Tyler, Mrs
p. II. Durham, Misses White and
Durham, and So to the Ellis Island
fund from Miss Fannie Fisher. The
chapter voted to subscribe for a $50
bond in the new auditorium bond
issue.
Plans were perfected for an enter
tainment for the benefit Of the edu-
cational fund to he given at the May
flower on November Is. Through the
courtesy of a. J. Harnett, resident
mana ger. the Chinese room of the
Maytiower will be placed at the dis
posal of the char pter for that evening
A program of music is being prepared
by Mrs. Mabel Linton Williams and
some Of the best musical talent of
Washington. Recitations will be
given by Mrs. Eva Hurd Willis and
Miss Stella Waterman. Miss Janet
Coon, whistler, will also be on the
program.
The hostess was assisted by Misses
Alexander and Beer and the Misses
Durham in dispensing hospitality.
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bers to the auditorium building fund.
Mrs. Harry Lee Rust gave a talk on
the Wakefield Memorial and it's prog
ress. a social hour followed.
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THE REASON WHY VALUES
ARE NOTEWORTHY HERE

Present displays Of dining
suites include from the eidb-
o,ately formal styles to the
SIMPLE, nnpretenttons and
snforntdl cottage types. One
look is better than q thou.
sand ,royds though.
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The Susan Riyiere ChantA, ,yas en-
tertained by Mrs. Eli, Logan. 1858
Irving street. Friday. the regent, Miss
Margaret Withers, presiding. $1,000
was reported as contributed by mem.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1925-09-16
''Gunndr'' Now
Member of State
Tax Commission
EDITOR APPOINTED TO SERVE
FOR UNEXPIRED TERM OF
LATE SAMUEL LORD, GOVERN
OR ANNOUNCED

Ghnnar B. Bjornson, popular edit
or Of the Minneota Mascot and
prominent politician of the Seventh
Congressional District was last
Thursday appointed a member of uhc
Minnesota Tax Commission. Mr.
Bjornson succeeds the late Samuel
Lord and was appointed to fill this
vacancy by Governor Theodore
Christianson. He will serve for the
period of Mr.. Lords unexpired term
which ends in April of 1929.
Mr.. Bjornson is former member
of the legislature and one of tie
best known newspaper men in the
state. He is 53 years old and a ma
tive of Iceland but was brought by
his parents to this country when l
year old. He has lived since that
time in Lyon county which he repre-
sented in the legislature in 1913 ard
1915. ,fe
Republicans of the seventh congress
sional district drafted Mr.. Bjornson
to make the race for congress last
year..
He was chairman of the republican
state central committee in 1914 and
has been active in state political cir
cles for number of years. He has
been owner and editor of the Minneo-
ia Mascot since 1900, anj was pres;-
dent of the Minnesota Editorial As
sociatiOn in 1915.