NAWSA Subject File Pennsylvania Suffrage Associations Would Woman's Vote Improve Conditions in Philadelphia? Address made by Mr. D. Clarence Gibboney March 8, 1910 Edited and published by the Pennsylvania Limited Suffrage League Woman's vote could not, by any possible stretch of imagination, result in anything by an improvement here, as it has wherever it has been legalized. Women would not sell their rights for the small price that now purchases, body and soul, the rank and file of the average professional Philadelphia politician. Could you find enough women in this city who would keep alive one-tenth of the "speak-easies" that now thrive as the nests of political heelers and election day repeaters? Could you find women voters who would lend their protection to the white- slave dealers, and disorderly and gambling house keepers? Not even the small percentage of the poor, miserable women who live in these dens would, if they had the franchise, give their vote for the protection of the male animals that make it a business to run these joints. I know this from personal experience, and I here declare that the great majority of fallen women would vote and fight for the protection of their innocent younger sisters. No matter how low she may have fallen, that woman is a rarity Why not disfranchise immoral women and men? Idaho (a Woman Suffrage State) recently passed a law "to prevent common prostitutes, keepers and inmates of houses of ill fame, and other lewd persons from registering or voting at elections." (See Senate bill No. 132, by McCutcheon, General Election Laws of the State of Idaho, as amended at the Ninth Session of the State Legislature.) - Editor's Note. indeed who does not in her breast hope that every young girl may be saved from a fate similar to her own. I could give you many hundreds of instances where wives and mothers have appealed to me in the past twenty years for help against men who were despoiling the youth of the city of health and morals. Every day some wife and mother comes to me with a pitifully sad story of a sorrow worse than death; of a son or daughter, her joy and pride, oftentimes educated and refined and full of promise for the future --all blasted; all the hopes of the wife and mother shattered because of the loved one being led to ruin in a politically-protected dive--some speak-easy, some white slave den. None but the ruler of the universe can ever know the unassuageable grief of countless mothers over the morally ruined youth of this city. What need the opponents of woman suffrage argue with these mothers against the propriety of women voting? Can anti-suffragists in any possible way convince these bleeding hearts that the men have wisely used their votes when they automatically, year after year, went to the pools and voted for the gangsters who protected the dens in which their boys and girls were ruined? Do you believe that mothers and wives whose loved ones have lost character and all hope of the future through the inevitable results of corrupt government which women's votes would have prevented, can possibly be influenced by the argument that voting would degrade women? Can you imagine that intelligent women, who always prefer the proper and the moral to the supposed business advantage, would acquiesce in having the money paid by them in taxes shovelled into the pockets of contractor- bosses under the flimsy guise of public improvements, and have these improvements passed upon by inspectors whom they, the contractor-bosses, have had appointed not to inspect? Why, it is a scandalous fact that any inspector who would make a report adversely to the street and other contractors, unless ordered to do so by the contractor himself, would promptly lose his job. But the contractors, strange as it may seem upon first thought, frequently ask their creatures, the inspectors, to penalize them. I will just mention a few instances of this kind so you will understand the case. The street- cleaning and garbage-collecting concerns are fined some few dollars every month, and this means to them the saving of hundreds by these fines. In some of the outlying districts the distances between houses is so great that it costs ten times more to send the wagons to isolated houses than the amount of the fine; consequently, when the housekeeper complains that the street in front of his premises is not cleaned, or the garbage is not collected, the contractor pleads guilty and looks pleasant when he is fined a dollar or two. Then, again, the complaining housekeeper is informed that the negligent contractor has been penalized, and thus he is jollied along. Now, how long do you suppose you could thus bamboozle an intelligent woman who kept house if she were a voter, and in company with her suffering neighbors, would inject this into politics? And why have the schools been slighted? Because the contractors' combine has not been able to break into the Board of Education and hog the contracts. The Board of Education, being independent of the political bosses, insists upon the contracts going to the lowest bidders, and insists upon teh rigid fulfillment of the specifications. Demanding a fair return to the city for the money expended, there is not enough profit in the school contracts for the contractor- bosses, so these bosses order their puppets to keep the money for school purposes as low as possible so as to add larger sums to their favorite schemes, for which they de- mand the contracts whether they happen to be the lowest bidder or not. Does anyone here believe that our women would stand such outrageous and bold highwaymen methods if they had votes? Do you believe it would be possible for the Gang to skimp the school funds and deprive the thickly-populated outlying districts of high schools if our women had a vote on these loans? I do not believe it. I am by no means a recent convert to the question of female suffrage, for I have for years been convinced that women should have the same right as men to say who shall govern this country. I have found that in all organizations of a philanthropic, religious and charitable character, many women have been their mainstay; and every cause that has been righteous has had not only the hearty co-operation of noble women, but has been vastly aided by excellent executive ability and counsel of earnest, able women. There is no longer an experiment as to the real value of the franchise for women. It has been demonstrated wherever women vote that the effect of their suffrage has been good. Even without the right to vote I will guarantee to enlist a much greater army of women to join in a parade for the cause of more and better schools than it would be possible to get men to publicly put themselves on record for this greatly needed reform. I will vouch for over one thousand women that will rally to my call, for every three hundred men, for a public demonstration in the interest of the schools and good citizenship that any other dozen men can muster out with men as the protestants. Not because I should make the appeal, but because our women are sincere in the cause of civic betterment, and have the courage and patriotism to come out and be publicly counted in this war where very many men, who may really desire to see these betterments, fear that if they are known to advocate them it would act to their detriment politically and in other ways. I therefore assert, without any reservation, that if our women voted, the effect could not be otherwise than to improve conditions in Philadelphia. Here is a nucleus for a Patriotic League that would, in a remarkably short time, re-establish the fair name of Philadelphia, and sound the Quaker City's praises in all corners of the United State: "THE PATRIOTIC LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS OF PHILADELPHIA" THE PENNSYLVANIA LIMITED SUFFRAGE LEAGUE demands for women the full franchise, including the right to vote for the Presidential electors. The limitations we think advisable are intended to restrain the criminal and illiterate of both sexes from voting and are similar to those restrictions on voting already required by law in many northern and western states; therefore, what we demand cannot be characterized as impractical or un-American. We do not want a property qualification, as we consider it undemocratic. We believe in justice and fair play between man and woman; therefore, our proposed legislation will aim at placing restrictions on the unfit male voter and conferring on women the franchise, with similar restrictions. The League is strictly non-partisan. It is the friend of free speech, and its lecture platform is open to every intelligent man or woman who is interested in the question of the day, especially the problems of franchise reform. For the course of lectures given in Philadelphia during the season of 1909-10, we engaged able speakers to discuss the aforesaid problems from every possible standpoint. This leaflet is one of a series to be published by the League, in which eminent citizens will express freely their individual opinions on Woman Suffrage. We are always willing to promote and stimulate such discussions, but our methods and our policies are our own. If you want to learn more about the aims, the ideals and the plans of The Pennsylvania Limited Suffrage League, apply for information to one of the officials whose names and addresses follow: President: Miss Mary Winsor, Haverford P.O., Pa. Vice-Presidents: Mrs. Richard Peters Mrs. Russell Duane Mrs. Joseph P. Mumford Mrs. Horatio Gates Lloyd Mrs. John Read Pettit Recording Secretary, Mrs. Imogen B. Oakley Corresponding Secretary: Mrs. Edward Yarnall Hartshorne, Merion, P.O., Pa. Treasurer: Mrs. Francis G. Okie, Berwyn P.O., Pa. ANNUAL DUES, $1.00 REPORT The Pennsylvania Limited Suffrage League 1911 REPORT OFF THE PENNSYLVANIA LIMITED SUFFRAGE LEAGUE "WE DEMAND FOR WOMEN THE FULL FRANCHISE WITH RESTRICTIONS EXCLUDING THE CRIMINAL AND ILLITERATE OF BOTH SEXES." 1911 OFFICERS FOR 1911 PRESIDENT Miss Mary Winsor, Haverford, Pa. VICE-PRESIDENTS Mrs. Richard Peters Mrs. Joseph P. Mumford Mrs. Russell Duane Mrs. Horatio Gates Lloyd Mrs. John Read Pettit TREASURER Mrs. Francis G. Okie, Berwyn, Pa. Recording Secretary Mrs. Imogen B. Oakley Corresponding Secretary Mrs. Edward Yarnall Hartshorne, Merion Station, Pa. OFFICERS FOR 1912 PRESIDENT Miss Mary Winsor Haverford, Pa. VICE-PRESIDENTS Mrs. John Read Pettit Mrs. Oswald Chew Mrs. Russell Duane Mrs. John Scollay Miss Elizabeth McKean Rhodes Recording Secretary Mrs. Imogen B. Oakley Corresponding Secretary and Treasurer Mrs. Edward Yarnall Hartshorne, Merion Station, Pa. ADVISORY BOARD Mrs. Joseph P. Mumford Mrs. James D. Winsor Mrs. Richard Peters Mrs. S. Burns Weston Miss Anne H. Wharton Mrs. Otis Skinner OUTLINE OF WORK DONE BY THE PENNSYLVANIA LIMITED SUFFRAGE LEAGUE Season of 1910-1911 In entering upon our second season of active work, it was decided at a business meeting, held on November 21st, 1910, at the Plastic Club, to take two decidedly new steps—to abolish all dues and to make men eligible to membership in our league. The results have more than justified the wisdom of these innovations. Our membership has increased since that date from 115 to over 500, and generous contributions have more than compensated for the loss of the $1 dues—donations to the amount of $619.45 having been received during the year. It was also decided to engage the use of the Plastic Club rooms for regular meetings every Thursday afternoon from December through April. Accordingly twenty meetings were held there most successfully—the average attendance being between 50 and 60 persons. Several times more than 100 being present. Speakers were engaged and a varied program arranged. The following is a list of the speakers and the subjects discussed at these meetings. December 8th—Mr. Fred S. Hall, Sec. Pennsylvania Child Labor Association. "Accomplishments and Needs in Child Labor Legislation." December 15th—Miss Alice Paul, "The Legal Disabilities of Women in Pennsylvania." (Since printed in pamphlet form and for sale by our League). December 22—Miss Mary Winsor, "The Practical Workings of Woman Suffrage in Colorado." December 29—Miss Beatrice Forbes-Robertson, "Some Sentiments Connected with Woman Suffrage." January 12—Miss Marjorie Johnson, investigator for the Consumer's League. "How the Ballot Would Help the Working Woman." January 19—Mrs. Horatio Gates Lloyd, Miss Mary Ingham, Miss Margaret Klingelsmith, Assistant Law Librarian of the University of Pennsylvania. Discussion: "Have the English Militant Suffragettes Helped or Hurt the Suffrage Cause in England and America?" January 26—Dr. Robert N. Willson, "Woman Suffrage and Social Hygiene." February 23—Miss Martha Gruening and Miss Mary Winsor. Debate: "Universal or Limited Suffrage?" March 9—Miss Frances Perkins, of New York, "Woman Suffrage and the White Slave Trade." March 16—Miss Louie Bennett, of Dublin, Ireland. "Woman Suffrage Movement from the Point of View of an Irish Militant Suffragette." March 23—Dr. Scott Nearing of the University of Pennsylvania. "Woman Suffrage." Miss Harriet Dulles, of the Equal Franchise Society, "Shall Women Serve on the Police Force?" March 30—Miss Florence E. Allen, affirmative. Mrs. C. Houston Goudiss, negative. "Should Suffragists Ask for a Limited Franchise?" April 13—Mr. George L. Reed, of Harrisburg, "The Status of Women in Pennsylvania." April 20—Mrs. Minnie J. Reynolds, of Colorado, "Practical Workings of Woman Suffrage in Colorado." April 27—Mrs. Lucia Ames Mead, of Boston, "Woman Suffrage and Universal Peace." Business meetings were held at the Plastic Club on the first Thursday of every month and were always open to the public. Our thanks are due to the ladies of our League who willingly presided at these Plastic Club meetings and provided the tea, etc., out of their private resources, thus saving the League considerable expense and adding much to the pleasure of the meetings. Other meetings were held as follows: November 27—Red Room of Bellevue-Stratford. Speakers: Miss Kate Gordon, of New Orleans; Mrs. Maud Nathan, of New York. Evening Meetings December 29—"The Lighthouse," Kensington. Speakers: Mr. R. R. Porter Bradford, Miss Mary Winsor, Miss Beatrice Forbes-Robertson. February 8—Southwark Neighborhood House. Speakers: Mr. S. Burns Weston, Miss Mary Winsor, Miss Alice Carpenter, of Boston. March 30—Friendship Hall, 1609-1611 Columbia Ave. Speakers: Miss Florence E. Allen, of Utah; Miss Mary Winsor. April 3—Witherspoon Hall, Miss Sylvia Pankhurst. April 20—Ardmore Y.M.C.A. Hall. Speakers: Mrs. Minnie J. Reynolds and Miss Mary Winsor. On Thursday, February 16th, at the Broad Street Theatre, the Pennsylvania Limited Suffrage League, The Equal Franchise Society and the College Equal Suffrage League (Pennsylvania Branch), presented under their combined auspices three clever suffrage plays, "Before the Dawn," "A Woman's Influence," "How the Vote Was Won." These plays were under the direction of Mrs. Otis Skinner and Miss Beatrice Forbes-Robertson and were most successful. During the session of 1911, three different bills asking for "Votes for Women" were presented to the Pennsylvania Legislature. One was drawn up by Judge Edward W. Biddle for the Pennsylvania Limited Suffrage League and asked for the full franchise for women, with reasonable restrictions to exclude the criminal and illiterate of both sexes. This bill was introduced in the Senate by the Hon. Ernest L. Tustin, of Pennsylvania, and in the House of Representatives by David Fitzgerald, of Jenkintown. All the suffrage societies of the State and the one anti-suffrage association were given a joint hearing before the General Judiciary Committee of the Legislature on March 14th, 1911, in the Senate Chamber of the Capitol Building at Harrisburg, and every courtesy was extended to the delegates who went up to Harrisburg to attend the meeting. The hearing lasted for one hour and a half and the speeches were listened to with respect and close attention. Miss Florence E. Allen, of Utah; Mrs. Joseph P. Mumford, of Philadelphia, and Miss Mary Winsor, spoke admirably on behalf of our bill. Later this whole subject was referred to the Commission appointed to Revise the Election Laws of Pennsylvania and this commission has invited our League to take part in a public hearing to be given in Philadelphia at a date not later than March 15th, 1912. The arrangement for this meeting is to be as follows: One hour to Universal Suffragists; one hour to Anti-Suffragists; one hour to Pennsylvania Limited Suffrage League, and one hour for rebuttal of arguments. Besides the meetings conducted by our League, Miss Mary Winsor addressed a large number of clubs and organizations throughout Pennsylvania and elsewhere by special invitation. It was largely due to the work of our League, that the subject of Woman Suffrage was put, for the first time, on the official program of the State Federation of Pennsylvania Women at their Fifteenth Annual Meeting, held at Scranton, Pa., October 18, 19, 20, 1910. Miss Winsor was asked to speak on "Limited Suffrage." This year, on October 20th, Miss Winsor addressed an even larger audience—the National American Woman Suffrage Association—which met at Louisville, Kentucky, on the subject of "Propaganda." Following is a list of other organizations which invited Miss Winsor to address them: She spoke sometimes on "Limited Suffrage," sometimes on the general subject of "Votes for Women." 1910 Nov. 15. The Saturday Club of Wayne. Nov. 17. National Municipal League, annual meeting at Buffalo. Miss Winsor read a paper on "The Practical Workings of Woman Suffrage in Municipalities." Nov. 24. Williamsport, Pa. Nov. 26. Williamsport, Pa. Nov. 27. Williamsport, Pa. Nov. 29. Civic Club of Renovo, Pa. Dec. 1. Western Consumers' League, at Pittsburgh. Dec. 3. Woman's Club, of Mechanicsburg, Pa. 1911 Jan. 13. Woman's Club, Lansdowne, Pa. Jan. 19. Current Events Club, Philadelphia. Feb. 19. Ethical Culture Society, Philadelphia. Feb. 24. Woman's Club, Ardmore, Pa. Mar. 7. Woman's Club, Easton, Pa. Mar. 8. New Century Club, Easton, Pa. Mar. 14. General Judiciary Committee, Harrisburg, Pa. Mar. 20. Civic Club, Harrisburg, Pa. Mar. 21. Woman's Club, Mechanicsburg, Pa. Mar. 23. Century Club, Pottstown, Pa. Mar. 23. Century Club, Coatesville, Pa. Mar. 27. Woman's Club, Ridley Park, Pa. Mar. 28. Suffrage meeting, Moorestown, N.J. Mar. 31. Miss Wright's School, Bryn Mawr, Pa. April 6. Business Woman's Club, Bryn Mawr, Pa. April 19. Suffrage meeting, Newport, Del. April 20. Ardmore Y. M. C. A. Oct. 10. Council of Jewish Women, Philadelphia. Oct. 16. Study Club, Kane, Pa. Oct. 27. Wage-Earners' Political Equality Club, Pittsburgh, Pa. March 28. Congress of North Western District of State Federation of Pennsylvania Women. Nov. 7. Century Club, West Chester, Pa. Nov. 14. Moravian Seminary, Bethlehem, Pa. Suffrage work in the country towns is much needed and brings gratifying results in converts and interest. C. R. Hartshorne, Cor. Secretary. Treasurer's Report Pennsylvania Limited Suffrage league November 21st, 1910, to November 30th, 1911. Receipts Balance on hand, November 21st, 1910................ $165.96 Donations........................................................................... 619.45 Collections at meetings................................................ 258.66 Sales literature, etc. ....................................................... 70.31 Profits from Suffrage Plays, February 16th 1911.. 198.14 Receipts from Sylvia Pankhurst's meeting, April 3rd 1911................................................................................ 220.40 Interest.................................................................................. 4.82 $1,537.73 Expenditures Rent.......................................................................................... $301.50 Extra expenses at meetings............................................. 55.50 Speakers (fees, traveling expenses, etc.).................... 380.81 Printing, advertising and clerical work........................ 371.88 "Votes for Women" transparency, advertising Sylvia Pankhurst's meeting.............................................. 42.00 Float for New York parade, May 6th, 1911................ 110.00 Postage and expressage.................................................. 60.40 Literature, etc. ...................................................................... 105.37 Club dues (State Federation Penna. Women).......... 12.00 Sundries.................................................................................. 12.50 $1,451.96 In bank, November 30th, 1911...................................... 85.77 Total................................................................... $1,537.73 Clementia Rhodes Hartshorne, Treasurer. List of Contributions November Mrs. Harry E. Kohn $2.00 December Mrs. Charles W. Ruschenberger 100.00 Miss Amy Hartshorne 6.50 Mrs. Henry S. Jeanes 25.00 January Mrs. James D. Winsor 25.00 Mrs. Edward Y. Hartshorne 5.00 Judge Edward W. Biddle 2.00 Miss Blanche Nevin 1.00 Mr. William Henry Wetherill 25.00 Mrs. Lawton Kendrick 1.00 Mrs. Edward W. Biddle 2.00 February Mrs. George Woolven 1.00 Mr. Edward Y. Hartshorne 10.00 Mrs. Edward Y. Hartshorne 1.00 Miss Emily Kaighn Smith 10.00 Mrs. H. F. Hall 2.00 Mrs. M. J. Ensign 1.00 March Mrs. Ida C. Wilcox (Harrisburg fund) 10.00 Miss Mary Wilcox " " 5.00 Mme. E. W. de Thodorovitch " " 2.00 Miss Florence Addicks " " 3.00 Mrs. J. M. Solomon " " 1.00 Miss Mary M. Tyler " " 2.00 Mrs. M. L. Bioren " " 10.00 Mrs. Henry C. Register " " 10.00 Mrs. Arthur Dickson " " 5.00 Mrs. Benjamin Coates " " 5.00 Mrs. William E. Somers 2.00 Mrs. Charles W. Ruschenberger 30.00 Anonymous 19.45 April Mr. and Mrs. Oswald Chew 2.00 Mrs. Rodman E. Griscom 1.00 Mrs. Thomas Robins 10.00 Mrs. Bakewell-Green 2.00 Miss Marion Mott 10.00 Mrs. J. W. Schell 2.00 Miss Esther C. M. Steele 1.00 June, July, August Mrs. J. C. Gabriel 5.00 Mrs. Wager-smith 1.00 Mrs. Florence K. Rowens 1.00 Mrs. Joseph L. Woolston 15.00 B Miss Louisa Coale 3.00 Mrs. W. C. Alderson 1.00 Miss Lucy Davis 5.00 Miss Lidia H. Ashbridge 5.00 B Mrs. W. J. Suplee 5.00 B Mrs. Edward W. Biddle 2.50 B SEPTEMBER Miss Mary Winsor........................100.00 OCTOBER Mrs. Horatio Gates Lloyd......25.00 Special Printing Fund, Miss Alice Paul's Pamphlet Mrs. William S. Grant, Jr. .........25.00 Mr. C. Stuart Patterson......10.00 Mrs. Charlemagne Tower.......5.00 Mrs. Walter Horstmann.......5.00 Mrs. Samuel Chew.......5.00 Dr. George Woodward......20.00 Mr. George Wharton Pepper.......10.00 Mrs. Travis Cochran........10.00 Mrs. Joseph Gazzam......5.00 __________ Total....................$619.45 LIMITED SUFFRAGE In "Our State Constitutions" (1907), by James Quayle Dealey, Ph. D., Professor of Social and Political Science, Brown University, Providence, Rhode Island, in Chapter IV on Suffrage and Elections, we find the following interesting statements: "Suffrage.-Our States have the right to declare in their constitutions who shall exercise suffrage within their several jurisdictions. The restrictions on this power in the national constitution are simple and few in number. Our democratic tendency is shown by the fact that whereas in the revolutionary period the privilege of suffrage was held by less than 6 per cent. of the population, it is now held by about 20 per cent. The per cent. was even larger in 1870, but restrictions have since crept in. It was once common in thickly settled States to allow aliens who had taken out their first naturalization papers to vote even in national elections. Nine States only still retain this provision (Arkansas, South Dakota, Indiana, Texas, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, Oregon, Wisconsin). Six have changed within the last ten years. *** An educational qualification is rapidly passing into our constitutions through a belief that voters should be more intelligent, and that this on the whole is best indicated by the ability to read and write. Such a restriction would be undemocratic if not coupled with provisions for a free and general educations. Fourteen (14) States now have educational restrictions." (They are given here with the dates when such restrictions were adopted): "Connecticut, 1855 and again in 1897; Massachusetts, 1857; Wyoming, 1889; Maine, 1893; California, 1894; Washington, 1896; Delaware, 1897; New Hampshire, 1903; Mississippi, 1890; South Carolina, 1895; Louisiana, 1898; Alabama, 1901; Virginia, 1902; North Carolina, 1902." (Arizona, which is just coming into the Union, has also an educational qualification in its constitution.) Besides these restrictions there are in practically all constitutions prohibitions of suffrage to minors under twenty-one years of age, to idiots, insane persons, and persons convicted of crime." Definite agitation for women's suffrage has been carried on since 1848. Six (6) States at the present time allow women full suffrage - Wyoming, 1889; Colorado, 1893; Utah, 1895; Idaho, 1896. The State of Washington conferred suffrage upon women, November 8, 1910, and California in October, 1911. To CIVIC CLUB 1300 SPRUCE STREET, PHILADELPHIA Please {do} reserve my ticket for MASS MEETING, February 20th, 1912 {do not} I will call at Civic CLub Office for it or Enclosed find stamped, addressed envelope for same Name Address Doors open at 3.30 P.M. Seats will be reserved until 3.50 P.M. Outline of the Legal Position of Women in Pennsylvania (Including Changes Made in the Law by the 1911 Legislature) Compiled ALICE PAUL, M. A. with introductory note by OWEN J. ROBERTS, L. L. B. Professor of Law at the University of Pennsylvania Price 10c Post-paid 12c Copies may be obtained from Pennsylvania State Woman Suffrage Association, 208 Hale Building, Philadelphia, or from Miss Mary Winsor, Haverford P. O., Pa. INTRODUCTORY NOTE I have gone carefully over Miss Paul's work, and, in my opinion, it is entirely accurate, and very well arranged. The work has been carefully done, and there seems to be nothing to add to it. Its excellent features are its method of arrangement, and the shortness and clarity of the statement of the various propositions. OWEN J. ROBERTS. The Equal Franchise Society of Philadelphia 1913 HEADQUARTERS 208 HALE BUILDING JUNIPER AND CHESTNUT STREETS PHILADELPHIA The Equal Franchise Society of Philadelphia CONSTITUTION AND BY-LAWS The Equal Franchise Society of Philadelphia CONSTITUTION ARTICLE I.--Name The name of this Society shall be THE EQUAL FRANCHISE SOCIETY OF PHILADELPHIA. ARTICLE II.--Purpose The purpose of this Society shall be to secure national, state and local electoral franchise for women. The Equal Franchise Society of Philadelphia declares its belief that the electorate should represent the nation, and that a truly representative government must be based on the political and civil equality of both men and women. ARICLE III.--Membership Any person in sympathy with the purpose of the Society shall be eligible to membership in the Society. 3 ARTICLE IV. - Board of Directors The management of the Equal Franchise Society of Philadelphia shall be vested in a Board consisting of twenty-one directors to be elected at annual meetings of the Society, as provided in the By-Laws. ARTICLE V. - Amendments This Constitution may be amended at any meeting of the Society. A copy of the proposed amendment shall be sent at least two weeks in advance, with notification for the meeting. BY-LAWS I. At the annual election to be held in 1910 seven directors shall be elected to serve for one year, seven for two years and seven for three years; at each annual election thereafter, seven directors shall be elected to serve three years. II. The Board shall fill any vacancy in its own body. 4 III. The officers shall be a President, six Vice- Presidents, Corresponding Secretary, Recording Secretary, and Treasurer, to be elected annually by the directors from their number. IV. Honorary Vice-Presidents may be appointed by the President. V. The Board of Directors shall hold a stated meeting each month, from November to May inclusive, at which meeting five shall constitute a quorum for transacting business. VI. Special meetings of the Board may be called by the Corresponding Secretary upon the written request of the President or of five directors. VII. Special meetings of the Society may be called by the Corresponding Secretary upon the written request of the President, or of five directors, or of twenty members of the Society. 5 VIII. The President shall, in December of each year, appoint a Nominating Committee of five, a majority of which shall consist of members who are not directors. At the annual meeting of the Society in January the Nominating Committee shall present the names of seven directors, to be elected for a term of three years. Nominations from the floor may also be made. The election shall be a majority of those present, and shall take place in such manner as the meeting shall order. IX. Any one may become a member of the Society on invitation of a member and payment of dues. X. Members shall pay annual dues of not less than one dollar. XI. These By-Laws may be amended at a meeting of the Society, due notice of the amendment having been given. 6 OFFICERS President Mrs. Wilfred Lewis, Overbrook, Pa. Honorary Vice-Presidents Mrs. Rudolph Blankenburg Dr. Howard A. Kelly Hon. Ben B. Lindsey Vice-Presidents Mrs. C. Stuart Patterson Mrs. Cornelius Stevenson Miss M. Carey Thomas Mrs. Charlemagne Tower Mrs. William Rotch Wister Corresponding Secretary Miss Sophia H. Dulles, 311 South 22d Street Recording Secretary Mrs. Oswald Chew, Radnor, Pa. Treasurer Miss Martha Davis, 1822 Pine Street BOARD OF DIRECTORS For term expiring 1916 Mr. J. Levering Jones Mrs. Cornelius Stevenson Mr. Francis A. Lewis Miss M. Carey Thomas Mrs. C. Stuart Patterson Mrs. Charlemagne Tower Mrs. WIlliam Rotch Wister For term expiring 1915 Mrs. Oswald Chew Miss Mary E. Garrett Mr. Isaac H. Clothier Mrs. Wilfred Lewis Miss Martha Davis Mrs. Horation Gates Lloyd For term expiring 1914 Miss Sophia H. Dulles Mrs. Lawrence Lewis, Jr. Miss Cornelia Frothingham Mr. Roland S. Morris Miss Mary H. Ingham Mrs. T. Cuyler Patterson Miss Sarah Graham Tomkins ADVISORY BOARD Mrs Matthew Baird Miss Elizabeth S. Lowry Miss Fanny Travis Cochran Mrs. Wistar Morris Mr. William Draper Lewis Dr. Lightner Witmer COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION Mr. J. Levering Jones Mr. Frances A. Lewis Mr. Rolands Morris 7 LIST OF MEMBERS Alker, Mr. Harry J. Jr. 705 Land Title Building. Allen, Mrs. Francis Olcott, Jr. 2216 Walnut Street. Allen, Miss Grace, The Esmond, 12th and Spruce Street Allinson, Mrs. E. P., Haverford, Pa. Alteneder, Miss Mary C., 216 South 15th Street. Arkin, Rev. A. J., Indiana Avenue and Livingston Street. Atkinson, Miss Gertrude, 4106 Locust Street. Austin, Mrs. Carl C., 232 South 22d Street. Bachman, Mrs. Frank H., Jenkintown, Pa. Bacon, Miss Corinne, Drexel Institute, West Philadelphia. Baird, Mrs. Matthew, 2001 DeLancey Place. Bancroft, Miss Alice, The Rittenhouse, 22d and Chestnut Sts. Bancroft, Mrs. Wilfred, 29 St. Paul's Road, Ardmore, Pa. Barker, Miss G. Sylvia Lancaster Inn, Bryn Mawr, Pa. Barker, Mrs. Samuel, Oak Lane, Melrose P.O., Pa. Barry, Miss Martha C.m 1520 Chestnut Street. Barth, Mrs. Carl G., 6151 Columbia Avenue. 8 Bartow, Mrs. Henry B., 415 South Carlisle Street. Baugh, Miss Laura P., 1230 Spruce Street. Bean, Mrs. George E., Cynwyd, Pa. Beck, Miss Helen Watson, 4008 Chestnut Street. Bedford, Mrs. John Claude, 526 South Orange Street, Media, Pa. Beeber, Hon. Dimner, 705 Land Title Building. Beekly, Miss Catherine W., Media, Pa. Bell, Miss Emily, 1428 Spruce Street. Bender, Miss G. L., 224 East Mt. Airy Avenue, Germantown Biddle, Miss Constance, Chestnut Hill. Biddle, Miss Georgina, Chestnut Hill. Blakiston, Miss Emma, 2042 Chestnut Street. Blankenburg, Mrs. Rudolph, West Logan Square. Bohlen, Mr. D. Murray, Chestnut Hill. Bohlen, Mr. Francis H., 660 Bullitt Building. Boughton, Miss Alice C., 4424 Larchwood Avenue. Bowen, Mr. E. H., 925 Spruce Street. Boyle, Mrs. Oswald G., 3818 Spruce Street Bradford, Mrs. C. S. 245 South 45th Street. 9 Bradford, Miss F. M., 245 South 45th Street. Bricker, Miss Jane, 1546 Gratz Street. Bright, Miss Anna L., Bryn Mawr, Pa. Brinton, Mrs. Ferree, St. David's, Pa. Binton, Mr. Jasper Yates, 1936 Spruce Street. Binton, Mrs. Jasper Yates, 1936 Spruce Street. Brinton, Miss Sarah, The Morris, 13th Street. Brock, Mrs. Marcus I., 417 Woodland Avenue, Wayne, Pa. Brown, Mrs. Crosby, Ardmore, Pa. Brown, Mrs. Frederick, 317 South Twenty-second Street. Brubaker, Mrs. Albert P. 105 North 34th Street. Bullock, Mrs. A. F., Haverford, Pa. Bunn, Miss Anne, 1933 South Broad Street. Bunn, Miss Maia A., 1933 South Broad Street. Burnham, Mrs. Enoch Lewis, Berwyn, Pa. Burnham, Mr George, Jr., 1421 Chestnut Street. Burnham, Miss Mary A., 3401 Powelton Avenue. Burpee, Mrs. George H., 3306 Baring Street. Burt, Miss Edith B., 1203 Walnut Street. 10 Burt, Miss M. Theodora, 1203 Walnut Street. Calder, Mr. Francis Darling, 1177 James Street, Lancaster, Pa. Campbell, Mrs. Mason, 1829 DeLancey Place. Carlile, Miss Elizabeth K., 1406 Spruce Street. Chalmers, Miss Dorothy G., 110 North 19th Street. Chauvenet, Miss Mary F. B., Sheridan, Lebanon County, Pa. Chew, Mr. Oswald, Radnor, Pa. Chew, Mrs. Oswald, Radnor, Pa. Cheyney, Miss Alice S., 259 South 44th Street. Clark, Dr. Elizabeth F. C., 1801 Pine Street Clinton, Miss Lewellyn Martha, 1219 Erie Avenue Clinton, Miss Terese, 1219 Erie Avenue. Clogg, Mr. L. H., 387 Broadway, New York, City. Clothier, Miss Edith, Haverford, Pa. Clothier, Mr. Isaac H., Wynnewood, Pa. Cochran, Miss Fanny T., 131 South 22d Street. Cochran, Mrs. Travis, 131 South 22s Street. Coleman, Miss Florence, Ingleside, Norristown, Pa. Colket, Miss Mary W., 258 South 18th Street. 11 Collins, Mrs. William H., Haverford College, Haverford, Pa. Comegys, Mrs. Walter D., Chestnut Hill, Pa. Conradi, Mrs. Luther, 2032 Chestnut Street. Converse, Miss Mary E., Rosemont, Pa. Cooper, Miss Christine, 1708 Race Street. Cooper, Mrs. E.M., 215 North 17th Street. Coupe, Miss Bessie, 5715 Germantown Avenue. Coupe, Miss Clara, 5715 Germantown Avenue. Coxe, Miss Maude, Rutherfordton, N.C. Creswell, Miss E.M., 2202 North Van Pelt Street. Cummins, Mrs. Robert Perry, 5736 Greene Street, Germantown. Cundey, Miss Zeta B., 1421 North 12th Street. Currie, Dr. Thomas R., 113 East Cumberland Street. Cushman, Miss Ida, 919 Pine Street. Davis, Mrs. Henry C., 1822 Pine Street. Davis, Miss Lucy, 1822 Pine Street. Davis, Miss Martha, 1822 Pine Street. Day, Mr. Frank Miles, Mount Airy. Day, Mrs. Frank Miles, Mount Airy. 12 Deeter, Miss Jane Parker. Burd School, 63d and Market Streets De Schweinitz, Mr. Karl, 224 Park Avenue, Swarthmore, Pa. Develin, Mrs. James Awlward, 6052 Overbrook Avenue. Diehl, Miss M.L., 2035 Chestnut Street. Dixon, Miss Helen H., 4153 Girard Avenue. Donaldson, Mrs. H.H., 3310 Race Street. Doran, Miss Josephine L. 120 South 19th Street. Douglas, Mrs. J. Walter, 52d St. below City Ave., Wynnefield. Dripps, Mrs. Robert Dunning, 5906 Wayne Avenue, Germantown. Duane, Mrs. William, 2113 Spruce Street. Du Bois, Mrs. John E., Du Bois, Pennslvania. Duhring, Miss Lucy B., Chestnut Hill. Dulles, Miss Harriet, 311 South 22d Street. Dulles, Mrs. Perit, 311 South 22d Street. Dulles, Miss Sophia H., 311 South 22d Street. Dunne, Mrs. B. B., 132 South 18th Street. Eagen, Miss Mary L., 2000 Wallace Street. Ebbs, Mrs. Walter, Hotel Patterson West 46th St., New York City 13 Eissler, Miss Louise, 711 Berks Street. Eldredge, Miss Irene, 1716 North 26th Street. Ellis, Mrs. Thomas Biddle, 4106 Locust Street. Ely, Miss Mary R. 131 West Walnut Lane, Germantown. English, Mrs. Frederick W., 226 West School Lane, Germantown. Ernst, Mrs. William, 111 South 21st Street. Eyre, Miss Louisa, 1003 Spruce Street. Eyre, Mr. Wilson, 1003 Spruce Street. Falconer, Mrs. Martha P., Darling P. O., Pa. Fenimore, Miss Beulah A., 147 Manheim Street. Fisher, Miss A. W., 2222 Spruce Street. Flanigen, Miss A. L., 222 South 43d Street. Fogg, Miss Helen Moore, Cynwyd, Pa. Forbes, Miss S. Innes, 715 Pine Street. Forster, Miss Ilse, 4633 Sansom Street. Foster, Mrs. Frank B, Haverford, Pa. Fox, Mrs. William Logan, S. E. Cor. 10th and Clinton Streets. France, Mrs. D. C., Elizabeth Court, 4017 Baltimore Avenue. Francis, Miss Vida H., Bellevue-Stratford. 14 Franklin, Miss Isabel Wood, 2316 Parrish Street. Freeman, Mrs. Anna D. 134 South 23d Street. Frothingham, Miss Cornelia, 216 West Rittenhouse Square. Fuller, Mrs. H. M., 1315 Spruce Street. Gabriel, Mrs. Joseph C., City Line and Lakeside Avenue Oak Lane, Philadelphia. Garrett, Miss Mary E., The Deanery, Bryn Mawr Pa. Gibbons, Mr. Henry Johns, 1832 Land Title Building. Gibbons, Mrs. Henry Johns, 917 Farragut Terrace Gilchrist, Mrs. W. Wallace, Jr., 129 South 46th Street. Gleason, Mr. William F., 815 Crozer Building. Godey, Mrs. Harry, 1841 Spruce Street. Goentner, Miss Marian E., Oak Knoll, Hatboro, Pa. Geopp, Miss Eleanore, 57th Street and Elmwood Avenue. Goepp, Mr. Philip H., 2121 Sansom Street. Goldsborough, Miss Julia, The Rochambeau, Washington, D. C. Goudiss, Mrs. C. Houston, 4731 Hazel Avenue. Graham, Miss Bessie, 326 South 15th Street. Grammer, Rev. Dr. Carl E., 1024 Spruce Street. 15 Grammer, Mrs. Carl E., 1024 Spruce Street. Granger, Mr. Alfred H. 1523 Locust Street. Granger, Mrs. Alfred H., 1523 Locust Street. Green, Mrs. Bakewell, Norwood, Pa. Greenough, Miss Cornelia, 4810 Trinity Place. Greenough, Mr. Grafton, 4810 Trinity Place. Greenough, Mrs. Sarah C., 4810 Trinity Place. Gregg, Miss Helen, 108 Queen Street, Germantown. Gregg, Miss Phoebe, 426 South Broad Street. Gregg, Miss S. Eugenie, U. S. Immigration Station, Gloucester City, N. J. Gross, Mrs. J. L., 4820 Windsor Avenue. Guenther, Miss Leopolding, Rush Hospital. Hacker, Mrs. Charles, 1820 South Rittenhouse Square Hadduck, Mrs. B. Franklin. 2113 Locust Street. Hall, Miss Ladson, 2315 Spruce Street. Hallowell, Miss Emily, 908 Clinton Street. Hallowell, Miss Susan M., 908 Clinton Street. Hamill, Miss Grace, 135 East Pomona Terrace, Germantown. 16 Hand, Mrs. Alfred, 1724 Pine Street. Hansgen, Miss Rose C., 4838 Cedar Avenue. Harris, Miss Lillie, 2208 Rittenhouse Street. Harris, Miss Rebecca L., 249 North 18th Street. Hartshorne, Mrs. Edward Y., Haverford, Pa. Hartshorne, Mr. Edward Y., Haverford, Pa. Harvey, Mrs. John S. C., Radnor, Pa. Harvey, Mrs. W. Spence, Stenton Avenue, Chestnut Hill. Hatfield, Mrs. Henry, 1725 Walnut Street. Hayslip, Mrs. Okey K., 5903 Spruce Street. Heilner, Mrs. Samuel, 4207 Walnut Street. Hepburn, Mr. Barry H., 1728 Pine Street. Hess, Mrs. M. M. E., 108 Queen Street, Germantown. Hess, Miss Marie, 108 Queen Street, Germantown. Hirsh, Mrs. A. Bern, 1711 Diamond Street. Hirst, Mrs. John Cooke, 1823 Pine Street. Hirst, Miss Maud Wilson, 1618 Pine Street. Hoover, Miss Helen A., 1909 Green Street. Hopkins, Mrs. Johns, 1713 Walnut Street. 17 Hunt, Mrs. William, 709 Spruce Street. Hutchin, Miss Elizabeth F., 414 South 15th Street. Hutchinson, Mr. Arthur E., Real Estate Trust Building. Hutchinson, Miss Laura H., 2413 Spruce Street. Ingham, Mr. John H., 333 South 16th Street. Ingham, Miss Mary H., 333 South 16th Street. Ingham, Mr. William A., 333 South 16th Street. Iungerich, Miss Alice H., Acorn Club. Jackson, Miss Augusta Ludlow, 1726 Pine Street. Janney, Miss Mary, Wyncote Road, Jenkintown, Pa. Janney, Miss Susan W., 1627 Spruce Street. Janson, Miss H. Marie, 1005 South St. Bernard Street. Jastrow, Mrs. Morris 248 South 23d Street. Jenkins, Miss Margaret, 5419 Wayne Ave., Germantown. Johnson, Miss Elizabeth, 2107 Chestnut Street. Johnson, Miss Elizabeth F., Baldwin School, Bryn Mawr, Pa. Jones, Miss Frances Devereux, Springside, Chestnut Hill. Jones, Mrs. J. Clifford, Wynnewood, Pa. Jones, Mr. J. Levering, Land Title Building 18 Jones, Mrs. J. Levering, Homecroft, Chestnut Hill. Kaiser, Miss Edna L., 4906 Monument Road, North Wynnefield, Philadelphia Kaiser, Miss Florence Geraldine, 4906 Monument Road, North Wynnefield, Philadelphia Katzenberg, Miss Edith H., 2106 North Broad Street. Katzenstein, Miss Caroline, 4727 Hazel Avenue. Katzenstein, Miss Ida, 4727 Hazel Avenue. Keim, Miss Jeanette, Cynwyd, Pa. Kelley, Mr. Albert B., St. David's, Pa. Kelley, Mrs. Albert B., St. David's, Pa. Kelley, Miss Margaret L., Philadelphia General Hospital. Kelly, Mrs. A. O. J., 1911 Pine Street. Kelly, Mrs. Henry Kuhl, 323 South 17th Street. Kelly, Miss Margaret Kuhl, 323 South 17th Street. Kelsey, Miss Mary, Chestnut Hill. Kennedy, Miss C. R., 235 South 18th Street. Kennedy, Mr. W. Ernst, 111 South 21st Street. Kent, Miss Dorothy, Tarrytown, N. Y. 19 Ketterlinus, Miss Eugenia, Coronado Apartments, 22d and Chestnut Streets. Kirkbride, Miss Mary Butler, 1406 Spruce Street. Kirkbride, Mrs. Thomas S., 1406 Spruce Street. Kohn, Mrs. Harry E., 5847 Woodbine Ave., Overbrook, Pa. La Boiteaux, Mrs. Isaac, Bryn Mawr, Pa. Lang, Mrs. G. H., 319 Winona Avenue, Germantown Langley, Mr. E. P., 201 Arcade Building. Lea, Mrs. Arthur H., 2004 Walnut Street. Lea, Mrs. Charles M., Devon, Pa. Lea, Miss Elizabeth J., 345 South 19th Street. Lea, Mrs. George H., 345 South 19th Street. Lea, Miss Nina, 2000 Walnut Street. Leaf, Mrs. Edward Bowman, 2027 Walnut Street. Leaf, Miss E. L., 2027 Walnut Street. Lensenig, Miss Anna, 3406 Powelton Avenue. Le Roy, Miss Charlotte O., 8020 St. Martin's Lane, Chestnut Hill. Lesley, Mrs. Robert, Haverford, Pa. Leverett, Mrs. William, 1633 Spruce Street 20 Lewin, Mr. Frank C., 1011 Spruce Street. Lewis, Miss Anna B., 1535 Pine Street. Lewis, Dr. Bertha, Bryn Mawr, Pa. Lewis, Miss E. H., 309 North 33d Street. Lewis, Miss Elizabeth Price, 133 North 33d Street. Lewis, Mr. Francis A., 512 Walnut Street. Lewis, Miss Julia, 1535 Pine Street. Lewis, Mrs. Lawrence, Jr., 1820 Pine Street. Lewis, Miss Lucy, 1535 PIne Street. Lewis, Miss M. C., 309 North 33d Street. Lewis, Dr. Robert M., 1820 Pine Street. Lewis, Mr. Shippen, 1820 Pine Street. Lewis, Mrs. Theodore J., 212 North 34th Street. Lewis, Mr. Wilfred, 5901 Drexel Road, Overbrook, Pa. Lewis, Mrs. Wilfred, 5901 Drexel Road, Overbrook, Pa. Lewis, Mr. William Draper, Awbury, Germantown. Lippincott, Mrs. Howard W., 1627 Spruce Street. Liveright, Mrs. J. Albert, 2030 Spring Garden Street. Liveright, Miss Ada F., 718 North 20th Street. 21 Lloyd, Mrs. Horatio Gates, Haverford, Pa. Lloyd, Mrs. John, Haverford Court, Haverford Lodor, Miss Elizabeth, 4152 Parkside Avenue. Lodor, Miss Elmira, 4152 Parkside Avenue. Loeb, Mrs. Herman, The Rittenhouse, 22d and Chestnut Sts. Lowenburg, Mrs. Anna. 1927 North Broad Street. Lowrie, Miss Sarah D., 1827 Pine Street. Lowry, Miss Elizabeth S., Hamilton Court. Lowry, Mr. John C., 126 South 19th Street. Lowry, Mrs. John C., 126 South 19th Street. McCall, Mrs. William White, 4056 Chestnut Street. McCollin, Mrs. Edward G., 2049 Upland Way, Overbrook, Pa. McConnell, Miss Ethel H., Curtis Publishing Co., New York McConnell, Dr. Guthrie, Cynwyd, Pa. McConnell, Mrs. Guthrie, Cynwyd, Pa. McConnell, Miss Mary B., Consumers' League, Witherspoon Bldg. McCouch, Mrs. H. Gordon, St. Martin's Lane, Chestnut Hill. McInnes, Miss Anna B., 1728 Wallace Street. McKenzie, Mrs. R. Tait, 26 South 21st Street. 22 McMurtrie, Miss Ellen, Chestnut Hill. McMurtrie, Miss Mary D., 1104 Spruce Street. McVitty, Miss Ruth Dwight, Bryn Mawr, Pa. MacAllister, Mr. James, 4031 Walnut Street. MacCoy, Mrs. Logan, Overbrook, Pa. MacFarlane, Dr. Catherine, 132 South 18th Street. MacManus, Miss Mary E., 3333 Walnut Street. Madeira, Mrs. Walter C., Care Mrs. R. S. Martin, Fox Chase, Pa. Markley, Miss Anna H., Radnor, Pa. Marley, Miss Edna E., P. O. Box 21, Cynwyd, Pa. Martin, Mrs. Edward, 1506 Locust Street. Mauran, Mrs. Frank, Vernon Road, Mount Airy. Mendenhall, Miss Georgiana, 110 North 19th Street. Meredith, Miss C. K., 126 South Van Pelt Street. Miller, Mr. E. Spencer, 112 South 10th Street. Miles, Mrs. John B., St. David's Pa. Miller, Mrs. N. Dubois, 334 South 9th Street. Mitchell, Mrs. Ellen Nisbett, 216 Church Road, Ardmore, Pa. Mitchell, Mrs. Samuel J., 4825 Walton Avenue. 23 Monaghan, Mrs. James, 3309 Baring Street. Moore, Dr. E. M. H., 1806 Race Street. Morgan, Miss Jessie L., Penna. School of Horticulture, Ambler, Pa. Morris, Mr. Roland S., 2122 Spruce Street. Morris, Mrs. Wistar, Overbrook, Pa. Morton, Miss Helen, 1342 Spruce Street. Mott, Miss Marian, Radnor, Pa. Mullimer, Mrs. T. Elliott, The Newport, 16th and Spruce Streets. Munoz, Miss Adela R., 620 South Washington Square. Munoz, Miss Ines, 620 South Washington Square. Murphy, Dr. Helen M., 1433 Spruce Street. Neall, Miss Adelaide W., Chestnut Hill. Neall, Miss Josephine, Chestnut Hill. Newberger, Mrs. Frank L., 2006 Green Street. Newbold, Miss Mary M., Irvine, Warren Co., Pa. Nicholson, Miss Katharine S. 3610 Chestnut Street. Norris, Miss Alice, 2122 Pine Street. Norris, Mrs. J. Parker, Jr., 2122 Pine Street. 24 Norris, Miss Sophie Beauveau, 2104 Locust Street. Orme, Mrs. A. M., Wayne, Pa. Parks, Mrs. J. Lewis, 2522 South 20th Street. Parrish, Mrs. Joseph, Radnor, Pa. Patterson, Mrs. C. Stuart, Chestnut Hill. Patterson, Miss Eleanor Cuyler, Chestnut Hill. Patterson, Mrs. Francis D., 2103 Locust Street. Patterson, Mrs. J. Curtis, 408 South 22d Street. Patterson, Mrs. Theodore Cuyler, 2213 DeLancey Place. Peck, Mrs. Arthur, 124 Edgewood Road, Ardmore, Pa. Peirce, Miss Ada Stetson, 214 Cedar Street, Bangor, Maine. Pemberton, Mrs. Clifford, Jr., Allen Lane and Greene St., Germantown. Pemberton, Mrs. Henry, Jr., 1008 Clinton Street. Pepper, Mr. George Wharton, 1730 Pine Street. Peterson, Dr. Jessie M., State Hospital, Norristown, Pa. Phillips, Mr. Alfred I., 705 Land Title Building. Phillips, Miss Florence M., 1101 North 40th Street. Piersol, Mrs. George A., 4724 Chester Avenue. Platt, Miss Laura N., 1831 Pine Street. 25 Post, Mrs. Melvillr D., Du Bois, Pa. Purnell, Dr. Caroline M., 132 South 18th Street. Rainey, Mr. Henry, Ardmore, Pa. Ravenel, Miss Claire W., 2113 Spruce Street. Reed, Miss Janice S., 238 Pine Street. Reed, Miss Katharine Speer, Bryn Mawr Avenue, Bryn Mawr, Pa. Reed, Miss Martha, 121 South 17th Street, Reeves, Mr. Francis B. McKean Avenue, Germantown. Remington, Mrs. J. Percy, 2522 South 20th Street. Renouf, Mrs. Arthur, 165 West Chelton Avenue, Germantown. Richards, Mr. Alfred Newton, 118 South 41st Street. Richards, Mrs. Alfred Newton. 118 South 41st Street. Richards, Mrs. Augustus H., 6041 Drexel Road, Overbrook, Pa. Ridgway Miss Violet, The Lincoln, Locust and 13th Street. Riggs, Mrs. George A., 7021 Boyer Street, Mount Airy. Rivinus, Mrs. David C. F., 2119 De Lancey Place. Robb, Miss Ella, 1921 Chestnut Street. Roberts, Miss Louise J., The Essex, Chestnut and 34th Streets. Roberts, Miss Margaret, 207 East Logan Street, Germantown. 26 Robey, Mr. Louis W., Land Title Building. Robins, Miss Margaret N., 1719 Locust Street. Roche, Dr. Lily Theresa, State Hospital, Norristown, Pa. Rockwell, Mrs. Frederic, Merion, Pa. Roney, Miss Mary E. 4233 Walnut Street. Ruschenberger, Mrs. Charles Wister, Stratford, Pa. Ryder, Miss Nellie Jane, 301 South Broad Street. Saddington, Mr. B., Land Title Building. Sanville, Miss Florence L., Witherspoon Building. Sanville, Mrs. Hannah S. Ivan Apartments, 901 South 47th Street. Schamberg, Mrs. Jay F., 1922 Spruce Street. Schell, Mr. John W., 806 Drexel Building. Schell, Mrs. John W., 718 North 48th Street. Schloss, Miss Minnie R., 4216 Parkside Avenue. Schoettle, Miss Alice, 417 Wister Street, Germantown. Schoettle, Miss M., 417 Wister Street, Germantown. Scollay, Mrs. John, The Covington, 37th and Chestnut Sts. Scoville, Mrs. Samuel, Jr., Rosemont, Pa. Sears, Mrs. William G., The Covington, 37th and Chestnut Sts. 27 Shade, Miss Selma M., 2123 South Garnet Street. Shober, Mrs. Reginald K., 252 South 23d Street. Sibley, Miss Florence, 235 South 18th Street. Sieber, Mrs. I. Grafton, Audubon, N. J. Simpson, Mrs. Dwight S., 1710 Chestnut Street. Singer, Miss Mary A., 1720 North 25th Street. Skinner, Mrs. Otis, Bryn Mawr, Pa. Smith, Miss Elizabeth, Gwynedd Valley, Pa. Smith, Miss Emily Kaighn, Gwynedd Valley, Pa. Smith, Mrs. Lewis Lawrence, Stafford, Pa. Smith, Mr. Marshall E., 4103 Pine Street. Smith Mrs. Marshall E., 4103 Pine Street. Smucker, Mrs. Edwin M., 5937 Overbrook Avenue. Snow, Mrs. Anna Brooks, 3216 W. Penn St., Queen Lane Manor. Somers, Miss Elizabeth, 611 North 34th Street. Sparhawk-Jones, Miss Elizabeth, 2007 Spruce Street. Sparhawk-Jones, Miss Margaret, 2007 Spruce Street. Spencer, Dr. Elizabeth C., State Hospital, Norristown, Pa. Sprague, Dr. Frances R., 706 Montgomery Ave., Bryn Mawr, Pa. 28 Sproule, Miss Marion, 4835 Cedar Avenue. Sproule, Miss Maud, 4835 Cedar Avenue. Sterret, Mrs. S. H., 417 South Carlisle Street. Stevenson, Mr. Cornelius, 237 South 21st Street. Stevenson, Mrs. Cornelius, 237 South 21st Street. Stevenson, Mrs. William Yorke, 251 South 18th Street. Stewart, Miss Mary M. Norris, 1725 Pine Street. Stewart, Mrs. William S., 1725 Pine Street. Stilwell-Kusel, Dr. Mary H., 1831 Chestnut Street. Stoddard, Miss Alice Kent, Mount Holly, N. J. Stone, Miss Aimee, 2425 North 17th Street. Stout, Dr. George C., 1611 Walnut Street. Stowell, Mr. Ellery C., Logan Hall, University of Pennsylvania. Stowell, Mrs. Ellery C., 4024 Spruce Street. Sullivan, Miss Frances L., 2100 Walnut Street. Sundheim, Mrs. Harry, St. James Hotel, 13th and Walnut Streets. Taylor, Mrs. J. Gurney, 6041 Drexel Road. de Thodorovich, Madame, 1423 Locust Street. Thomas, Mrs. J. D., 1126 Spruce Street. 29 Thomas, Miss Lillian A., 4835 Hazel Avenue. Thomas, Miss M. Carey, The Deanery, Bryn Mawr, Pa. Thompson, Mrs. Ellis D., Hamilton Court, West Phila. Thompson, Miss Isabel, 75 Broadway, Mauch Chunk, Pa. Tomkins, Miss Sarah Graham, 1904 Walnut Street. Tower, Mrs. Charlemagne, 1315 Locust Street. Troth, Mrs. Edward, 250 West Johnson Street, Germantown. Trotter, Mrs. William Henry, Chestnut Hill. Tryon, Miss F. Arline, 1931 Race Street. Tunis, Mrs. Thomas R., Media, Pa. Turner, Mr. William Jay, School Lane, Germantown. Tyson, Miss Mary Stuart, 1104 Spruce Street. Van Dusen, Miss Alberta E., 240 West Logan Square. Van Ghuyne, Miss M. L., Stone Harbor, N. J. Vaux, Mrs. C. Bowyer., 4235 Sansom Street. Wallace, Mr. Roy Smith, 415 South 15th Street. Wallis, Mrs. Allan D., Wyncote, Pa. Warmeuth, Mrs. M. P., 863 North 20th Street. Waterhouse, Mrs. Archibald N., 1521 Locust Street. 30 Weatherly, Miss M. N., The Bartram, West Philadelphia, Weil, Miss Mathilde, 1730 Chestnut Street. Wetherill, Mrs. Edward, 911 Clinton Street. Wharton, Miss Rosa Neilson, 1616 Pine Street. Whitall, Miss Helen, Church Lane, Germantown. Whitcomb, Mrs. Charles M., The Lindens, Penrose Ferry Road. Whitcomb, Miss Phyllis, The Lindens, Penrose Ferry Road. White, Dr. E. P. Corson, 216 South 15th Street. White, Miss Frances M., Cardington, Pa. White, Mrs. Richard P., 2024 Chestnut Street. White, Mrs. Thomas Earle, 2036 Spruce Street. White, Mrs. William, Jr., 1825 DeLancey Place. Wiedersheim, Mrs. Theo. E., St. David's, Pa. Wilcox, Mrs. Ida C., 1230 Spruce Street. Wilcox, Miss M. A., 1230 Spruce Street. Wilcox, Miss Margaret McK., Cynwyd, Pa. Willcox, Mrs. William, 2011 Pine Street. Willcox, Mr. J. Keating, 2011 Pine Street. Willson, Dr. Robert N., 1708 Locust Street. 31 Wilson, Mr. Alexander M., Bureau Health and Charities, City Hall. Wilson, Mrs. Joseph R., 2082 North 63d Street, Overbrook. Winsor, Mrs. James D., Haverford, Pa. Winsor, Miss Mary, Haverford, Pa. Wister, Mrs. William Rotch, 1112 Spruce Street. Wister, Mrs. Owen, 913 Pine Street. Witmer, Dr. Lightner, University of Pennsylvania. Witmer, Mrs. Lightner, 2426 Spruce Street. Wood, Mr. R. Francis, Jr., 410 South 15th Street. Wood, Miss Sallie J., 5139 Milnor Street, Bridesburg, Phila. Wood, Mrs. William Albert, 128 East Durham Street, Mount Airy Woodward, Dr. George, Chestnut Hill. Woodward, Mrs. George Chestnut Hill. Wright, Mr. Charles B., 266 South 16th Street. Wright, Miss Frances Cresson, 109 East 4th Avenue, Conshohocken, Pa. Wright, Miss Letitia E., Logan P. O., Philadelphia. Yeatman, Mr. Pope, 1118 Spruce Street. Yeatman, Mrs. Pope, 1118 Spruce Street. Zearfaus, Mrs. B. D., 1907 West Columbia Avenue. 32 OPINIONS OF CANDIDATES FOR THE PENNSYLVANIA LEGISLATURE IN RE An Amendment to the State Constitution granting political rights to Women. Prepared by PENNSYLVANIA WOMAN SUFFRAGE ASSOCIATION 208 HALE BUILDING, PHILADELPHIA LIDA STOKES ADAMS, Chairman of the Legislative Committee TRADES UNION LABEL COUNCIL 1 THE WOMAN SUFFRAGE PARTY OF PENNSYLVANIA WOMAN SUFFRAGE ASSOCIATION MRS. ANNA M. ORME, WAYNE, PA. CHAIRMAN OF COMMITTEE HEADQUARTERS, 208 HALE BLDG. COR. JUNIPER AND CHESTNUT STS., PHILA. Mr. Mrs. Miss _________________________________________________ of _______________________ Street ________________________Town/City ________________________ County, believing that women as well as men should vote, hereby join the Woman Suffrage Party, with the understanding that it requires no dues, is non-partisan in character, and that this action does not interfere with my regular political affiliations. Legislative District _______________________________ Ward _____________________________________________ Election District __________________________________ THE BILL OFFERED The bill providing for an amendment to the Constitution granting full suffrage to women introduced into the Legislature February 14, 1911, by the Hon. Joseph Heacock and the Hon. John S. Carroll. Joint hearing in the Senate Chamber, Harrisburg, March 14, 1911. Hearing before the Commission to revise the election laws, in the City Hall, Philadelphia, March 22, 1912. Planks in Party Platforms Favoring Woman Suffrage DEMOCRACY PARTY PLANK HARRISBURG, May 7, 1912. "The Democratic party pledges itself to provide for an immediate referendum on the question of granting to women the right of suffrage." KEYSTONE PARTY PLANK PHILADELPHIA, July 5, 1912. "We favor the submission to the voters of the State, of a constitutional amendment extending the right of suffrage to the women of Pennsylvania." PROHIBITION PARTY PLANK PHILADELPHIA, July 9, 1912. "We point with pride to our party record of years of allegiance to the policy of woman suffrage and declare again that suffrage cannot justly be limited by sex. We favor the submission to the people of Pennsylvania of a constitutional amendment granting the right to vote to women." SOCIALIST PLAFORM, MAY 6, 1912 Tentative platform, political demand No. 4. Unrestricted and equal suffrage for men and women. REPUBLICAN PARTY RESOLUTION HARRISBURG, May 1, 1912. "Resolved, That we request the next Legislature to give this great question of woman's suffrage careful consideration, with the view of submitting the proposition to a referendum vote when a reasonable public sentiment demands it." THE QUESTION The question asked of the candidates was: "If you are elected wlil you support a bill in the Legislature providing for the referendum for a constitutional amendment granting full suffrage to women, upon the same terms upon which it is now given to men?" Candidates Opinions ALLEGHENY COUNTY. "I believe in the people voting, as many of them as may be possible, without regard to sex, color, creed, class or conditions." WILLIAM D. GRIMES (Rep.), 43d Sen. Dist., March 27, 1912. 427 5th Ave., Pittsburgh. "I stand for equal suffrage for all men and women." E. ANDREWS (Soc.), 45th Sen. Dist., March 23, 1912. 304 W. 8th Ave., Homestead. "I am and have always been in favor of equal suffrage to women on the same terms as it is given to men. Also the party whose candidate I am, is pledged to the same." JOHN CONNOR (Soc.), 43d Sen. Dist., 5019 Osceola St., Hazlewood, Pittsburgh. "It gives me the greatest pleasure to say that I am heartily in favor of votes for women in every part of the United States - this mediaeval stronghold of Pennsylvania as well as her grand, progressive, and more truly American western sisters. I have for several years been an active member of the Equal Franchise Federation of Western Pennsylvania, and do all that I can, inside and outside the organization, to promote this idea, the importance of which to the welfare of the American people cannot possible be overstated, and will not much longer be ignored here." HAROLD ALLEN (Key.), 43d Sen. Dist., March 27, 1912. 1608 Commonwealth Bldg., Pittsburgh. "I am a Socialist, and my view on this subject is the same as that of the Socialist party of the United States of American." SAMUEL MEIERS (Soc.), March 30, 1912. 42 Overhill St., Pittsburgh. "I am happy to assure you that I am heartily in favor of the project and ready to support any proper measure looking toward its consummation." GEORGE M. P. BAIRD (Key.), March 25, 1912. 1835 Center Ave., Pittsburgh. "I am enthusiastically in favor of Woman Suffrage. They should have had the ballot long ago." CHAS. J. SMITH (Dem. Rep., Key.), March 26, 1912. 338 Main St., Pittsburgh. Signed Woman Suffrage party slip. DENIS AE. BEHEN (Dem.), Craft Ave. and Kenworth Sq., Pittsburgh. "... the Socialist party the world over stands for and also fights for universal suffrage for both men and women." H. P. HUNTER (Soc.), March 30, 1912. 209 Renova St., Pittsburgh. 2 "I do not believe that the extension of suffrage to women will immediately result in the betterment of political conditions, but it seems to me that under the present arrangement women are unjustly deprived of a fundamental right. I therefore answer unequivocally that, if elected, I will support a bill in the Legislature providing for a referendum for a constitutional amendment granting full suffrage to women upon the same terms as it is now given to men." J. GARFIELD HOUSTON (Key.), March 29, 1912. Frick Bldg. Annex, Pittsburgh. Signed Woman Suffrage party slip. L. J. GELTHEISER (Dem.), 71 Pine St., Pittsburgh. "I would support a bill for the referendum for a constitutional amendment granting suffrage to women, as I believe they should have the same privilege as men in the world." DENNIS SHEVELAN (Dem.), March 30, 1912. 2710 Larkins Alley, Pittsburgh. "My position regarding Woman Suffrage is the same as that of all Socialists.... Yours in the cause." W. J. VAN ESSEN (Soc.), March 25, 1912. 345 Freeland St., Pittsburgh. "I assure you that, if elected, I will do all in my power for woman's political independence." FRED. G. HERRINGTON (Soc.), March 28, 1912. 25 Knox Ave., Pittsburgh. "The question contained in your letter of the 23d inst. I answer in the affirmative. There is no good reason, to my mind, why women in Pennsylvania should not have the right to vote. The denial of the ballot to our intellectual and progressive womanhood is a relic of past ages, when woman was regarded as a mere adjunct to her wise, powerful, executive lord, and fit only to minister to his comfort and happiness. It was thought that she should have no higher ambition than to shine with the reflected light of his personality and power. To-day we believe in women because of what they themselves are. Women are in no true sense inferior to, but are only different from, men. Government vitally concerns men and women alike, and both should have an equal voice in it. In my opinion, the ballot in the hands of women would, because of their intelligence and instinctive perception of what is right, be a strong ally in the cause of good government." JOHN McKELVEY (Key.), March 30, 1912. Pittsburgh. "Not only am I not opposed to Woman Suffrage, but I will work for it, if elected." THOMAS M. PENDER (Key.), 95 S. 24th., Pittsburgh. "It is with pleasure that I answer your communication regarding Woman Suffrage, as well as the question contained in it with 'Yes'." HENRY PETER (Soc.), March 30, 1912. 6 Goehring St., Pittsburgh. 3 ... "We recognize woman as the equal of the man in every respect.... Our organization (the Socialist party), including myself, is with your movement heart and soul." LEON A. WILCOX (Soc.), March 23, 1912. 6. E. North Ave., Pittsburgh. "I am strong for equal franchise, and will not only vote for your bill, but will do all in my power to insure its passage, if elected." WAYNE PAULIN (Dem.), March 27, 1912. 6004 Jenkins Arcade, Pittsburgh. "In case I am elected I will favor the cause of 'Votes for Women.'" F. W. ELRICK (Pro.), March 27, 1912. 1309 Kentucky Ave., Pittsburgh. ..."All Socialists believe women should have equal rights (Woman Suffrage)." L. W. RITTENHOUSE (Soc.), 1116 Pennsylvania Ave., Pittsburgh. "I favor a bill to submit the question of full suffrage for women to a referendum of the voters as an amendment to our State Constitution. Personally I have been intimately interested in woman's work for humanity for twenty-five years." WM. G. HOHMAN (Key.), March 26, 1912. Pittsburgh. "I wish to say that I am heartily in favor of Woman Suffrage. If elected to the State Legislature I will vote for a bill providing for a referendum, as you suggest, on the adoption of a constitutional amendment granting full suffrage to women upon the same terms upon which it is now given to men. Even were I opposed to Woman Suffrage, I would not hesitate to vote for a bill providing for a referendum vote on the subject, because, as an advocate of the initiative and referendum, I could not consistently do otherwise. The proposition is eminently fair and should have the support at least of every one who stands for the initiative and referendum. From the great progress that is evidently being made by your movement, I have come to believe that the time is not far distant when women will have the right to vote in this State, and a bill providing for a referendum vote should be passed at the next session of the Pennsylvania Legislature." P. R. WILLIAMS (Key.), March 27, 1912. 2128 Perrysville Ave., Pittsburgh. "I beg to say that I have been a champion of woman's rights for many years." W. H. Hamilton (Pro.), March 26, 1912. 411 13th Ave., McKeesport. "I am not and always have been in favor of amending the Constitution of the State of Pennsylvania so that women should be granted the same voting rights as are now enjoyed by men, and should I be re-elected to the next General Assembly of Pennsylvania I shall consider it not only a duty, but a very great pleasure, to advocate and support such legislation as will give the electors of the State the opportunity of voting into the Constitution of the State of Pennsylvania such an amendment." C. M. C. CAMPBELL (Rep.), March 27, 1912. Oakmont. 4 "I will say that, if elected to the General Assembly of Pennsylvania, I certainly would indorse and support any measure tending to promote the full and equal enfranchisement of women." J. R. JOHNSTON (Pro.), March 29, 1912. Oakmont. "I see no reason why the women should not have an equal opportunity with the men along various lines.... I shall be glad to support such a bill as your letter refers to." JOHN T. SMALL (Pro.), March 28, 1912. East McKeesport. "It is a cardinal principle of the Socialist party that women should enjoy every right claimed by men, including 'Votes for Women.'" JOHN S. HOLMES (Soc.), March 26, 1912. Wilkinsburg. "If elected, I would support any bill in the Legislature which would immediately enfranchise women, and would oppose any bill which would keep the ballot from women one day longer than was absolutely necessary. I agree with you that there is no argument for the political, industrial, and social freedom of men that does not apply with equal force to women. But I realize that industrial evolution has driven woman out of the home. It has compelled her to stifle her instinctive love for home and motherhood. Modern conditions of industry have compelled woman to take her place by the side of man as a part of the great industrial machine. Under these conditions the ballot is not just a question of right; it is not a question of justice. It is a crying need - something that women must have here and now, in order to protect themselves against the iniquitous industrial laws made for them by man." PERRIN B. LAW (Soc.), March 27, 1912. Wilmerding. Signed Woman Suffrage party slip. DAVID S. KENNEDY (Rep.), Munhall. "So far as I am personally concerned, I heartily approve of Woman Suffrage." HOWARD E. NESTLERODE (Soc.), March 27, 1912. McKees Rocks. "I am and always have been in favor of Woman Suffrage. In reply to your question regarding referendum and constituional amendment, my answer is 'Yes.'" WILLIAM SCOTT, M. D. (Key.), March 28, 1912. Coraopolis. "As editor of The Critic, candidate for the Legislature, and individual member of society, my voice has ever been, and will ever be, raised in favor of the ballot for women." PERCY F. SMITH (Key.), March 26, 1912. Cor. Liberty St. and Oak Alley, Pittsburgh. "I note the advance of your cause with interest. You may quote me as favoring Woman Suffrage. Those who hold property, pay tax, and the governed, those who wish to vote, certainly should have the privilege, and the right, no one molesting them. Whey they exercise 5 the franchise civil conditions are improved; the movement is forward, not backward." ADAM LENKERD (Pro.), March 26, 1912. Hites. "Will state that I am in entire sympathy with your cause from a matter of principle. I cannot see how I can be better or above a mother who gave me birth. Should the opportunity present itself I would do all in my power to help your cause, for it is just and right. You would depend on my earnest support for any bill that would give women the same rights as men. I hope and pray that you will speedily succeed in getting your rights." H. R. MARTIN (Pro.), March 25, 1912. Box 86, Hoboken. "If elected to the Legislature I would, as a matter of course, support a bill providing for the referendum for a constitutional amendment granting full suffrage to women upon the same terms upon which it is now given to men." EDWIN L. MILLER (Soc.) Bellevue. "For men to enact laws and compel women to submit to them is an injustice of which all men of principle should be ashamed. I can assure you that, if elected, I will do all in my power to secure full suffrage for women. F. D. STEAR (Soc.), March 26, 1912. Tarentum. ARMSTRONG COUNTY. "If I am elected to the State Legislature I will support a bill in said Legislature providing for a constitutional amendment granting full suffrage to women upon the same terms upon which it is now given to men." GEO. McLAUGHLIN (Soc.) Kaylor Signed Woman Suffrage party slip. "I take this opportunity to state, without mental reservation, that in the event that my fellow-citizens select me to represent them in the next session of the Legislature I will support any proper bill providing for the referendum for a constitutional amendment granting full suffrage to women upon the same terms and conditions that may apply at that time and thereafter to men. I believe not only in the right of suffrage for both sexes, but in the duties of suffrage for both sexes as well." M. S. ROBINSON (Key.), March 27, 1912. 221 Beaver St., Sewickley. "I shall maintain any bill that may be brought before the body [State Senate] in the interest of woman's rights." CHAS. E. JOHNSON (Soc.), 41st Sen. Dist., Kaylor. 6 BEAVER COUNTY. "'I favor Woman Suffrage' -extract from my platform on which I was nominated... you can be assured if I am elected, I will stand by my platform." JOSEPH L. HOLMES (Rep.), April 27, 1912. Beaver. "I gladly and conscientiously place myself on record as being heartily in sympathy with Woman Suffrage." D. W. DENTON (Rep.), March 26, 1912. Rochester. "If elected, I will vote and work for its (suffrage) fulfillment." Signed Woman Suffrage party slip. TURL DELP (Soc.), Monaca. "As a candidate for the Legislature for the Socialist party, I stand squarely and fairly upon that platform, which has for years held a plank in favor of Woman Suffrage. It affords me pleasure to see the women going aggressively after the right to vote." Signed Woman Suffrage party slip. CHARLES B. BALDWIN (Pro.), Rochester. "I beg to say that, if elected to the Legislature, I will support a resolution providing for the submission to the voters of the State of the constitutional amendment granting suffrage to women." GEORGE A. BALDWIN (Pro.), Rochester. "If I should be elected to the Assembly I will support any bill that will give the whole people the right to vote. 'Votes for Women' is a part of my platform. I have taken this stand for the following reasons: I have a mother, two sisters, a good wife and a daughter. I own my home. If I should be called from this earth before my wife I expect her to take care of her property as well as I have. She cannot do this while she does not have any say as to whether the 'grafter' shall bond the town.... Hoping to have the pleasure of voting for a bill which will give my whole family the right to vote, I remain," WM. B. BROWN (Prog. Rep.), Beaver. BERKS COUNTY. "If affords me untold pleasure to respond to your call on the Woman Suffrage question. One of the most cheering signs is the increasing number of women who are becoming militant in the revolutionary struggle. These women are not clamoring for votes merely, but aspiring to freedom on terms of equality with men in all things. I, as a class-conscious member of the Socialist party, candidate for the General Assembly, wish to inform the Pennsylvania Woman Suffrage Association they may rest assured (should I be elected) I will do all in my power to support a bill in the Legislature providing for the 7 referendum for a constitutional amendment granting full suffrage to women upon the same terms upon which it is now given to men." HOWARD J. SIEGFRIED (Soc.), 310 Chestnut St., West Reading. Signed Woman Suffrage party slip. BLAIR COUNTY. Signed Woman Suffrage party slip. D. LLOYD CLAYCOMBE (Pro., Key.), 1504 9th St., Altoona. "Let me say as emphatically as I can that I am in favor of granting to women every privilege claimed by myself. There is no line of reasoning that can lead me to any other conclusion, and should I be elected to the Legislature I would support with voice and vote such a bill as you mention. Not only that, but would consider it an honor to introduce such a bill myself. I consider it an insult to the intelligence of American women in general, and a personal insult to the intelligence of my wife, mother and sisters, to have denied them this right as long as we have." H. A. McCALEB (Soc.), March 25, 1912. 210 10th St., Altoona. ..."If elected to the State Legislature I would support a bill in the Legislature providing for the referendum for a constitutional amendment granting full suffrage to women upon the same terms upon which it is now given to the men." D. G. DODSON (Soc.), 1505 Allegheny St., Hollidaysburg. "All Socialists are in favor of and work for Woman Suffrage." JAS. W. IRWIN, M. D. (Soc.), Logan Ave., Tyrone. BUCKS COUNTY. "I am glad to align myself with a party that declares for absolute equality between the sexes. Anything less than this is too narrow for twentieth century civilization, and too small for a man who has a right conception of manhood." FRANK H. FLUCK (Soc.), March 29, 1912. Quakertown. "I am and always have been a firm believer in equal rights for men and women." FRANK SHAAK (Soc.), March 25, 1912. Sellersville. BUTLER COUNTY. ..."If elected, would be active then, as at present, in the effort to secure both political and economic freedom for men and women." W. D. ALTMAN (Soc.), Butler. 8 "I favor Woman Suffrage as a matter of right and equity." H. A. M. CROSS (Pro.), Bruin. CAMBRIA COUNTY. "I should be glad if all the good women of the country were willing to assume the responsibility of the ballot." GEORGE M. WENTZ (Rep.), 35th Sen. Dist. March 29, 1912. Johnstown. ..."Anything that I can do for the women so as to give them voice and legal rights equal to the men, whether I am in office or out of it, it is my duty to mankind." A. HAMMERSTROM (Soc.), Barnesboro. CARBON COUNTY. "For years I have been an advocate of the ballot for women, and will aid in all legitimate ways the efforts leading to the securing of the desired results. If re-elected to the Legislature, I will support the requisite legislation to accomplish that purpose." E. R. ENBODY (Dem.), March 25, 1912. Carbon. CENTRE COUNTY. "My lifework has been schoolroom work, and my teaching always was in favor of Woman Suffrage, and I still entertain the same views." C. L. GRAMLEY (Rep.), Rebersburg. CHESTER COUNTY. "I have been a member of the local Equal Suffrage Society of Kennett Square, Pa., one of the oldest local organizations in the State, for many years, and I assure you that you have my hearty sympathy and support." THEODORE PENNOCK (Rep.), April 2, 1912. Marlborough Farms, Kennett Square. "I went on record as favoring just such a bill as you refer to in your letter to me of a recent date, during the last session of the Legislature. I still believe it to be fair and just, and I would again support such a measure should I have an opportunity." J. COULSON REECE (Key., Dem.), April 1, 1912. House of Representatives, Harrisburg. CLARION COUNTY. "I will strongly support any bill coming before the Legislature providing for the referendum for a constitutional amendment granting full suffrage to women upon the same terms upon which it is now granted to men." MELVIN G. SHOWERS (Pro.), April 2, 1912. Clarion. 9 ..."If I am elected I would support all legislation to give women the right of suffrage in this State, and I stand ready at any and all times to do all I can for your cause." W. O. RIDDLE (Soc.) March 25, 1912. West Monterey. CLEARFIELD COUNTY. "I do emphatically believe that woman is man's equal, and should have equal rights. I would support any measure or bill properly presented before House allowing them to voice their opinions equally with man." ARCHER H. READ (Dem.), March 27, 1912. Clearfield. ..."Because of the tendency to nationalize all industrial and commercial questions, to make the State responsible for the care of the helpless, to safeguard by law the food we eat and the liquid we drink, to subordinate the claims of the individual and the family to the health and well-being of the community, contemporary women who are without the franchise are much more outside the real life of the world than any set of disfranchised men could possibly have been in all history, unless it were the men-slaves of ancient Greeks....The college woman, whether she has made a specialty of economics of the humanities, or of science, or whether she is leading a purely domestic... if she is without the franchise will find herself outside of the real game... trying to win a battle without arms... obliged to stop in the midst of it in order to forge her weapons with which the men all about her are supplied.... The most indifferent who keeps house cannot fail to see this connection and the disaster which must result when she is forced persistently to turn the regulation of such affairs over to others... the community is wronged when so much integrity is absorbed in a domestic selfishness that a sense of obligation toward the community is never developed... perhaps the women who lead the domestic life, more than any others, are in need of the franchise. One could easily name the regulations of the State which define her status... Laws regulating marriage and divorce... defining the legitimacy of children... property rights.... Exemption and homestead laws.... I have not gone into the great question of the tariff and all that it means in raising the price of household commodities.... The college woman will know that... the legal forms of society are gradually changing and fresh civic institutions are constantly developed to meet these new wants and that a government controlled and administered almost exclusively by men, in dealing with these new and peculiar problems, must of necessity, fail to deal with them adequately, that all the understanding and training which society possesses must be brought to bear upon them if our nation would hold its own.... If elected, you can depend on my support of Woman Suffrage." J. J. FOSTER (Soc.), March 31, 1912. Du Bois. 10 "I most assuredly... would support any bill in the legislature that would give equal suffrage for both men and women." P. A. GRAHAM (Soc.), March 28, 1912. Clearfield. "You can... put me down on your records as being not only favorable to, but committed to, the duty of securing the equal and free suffrage for women." W. T. JASPER (Soc.), March 25, 1912. Rose Bud. CLINTON COUNTY. "I am decidedly in favor of female enfranchisement, and always use my influence for it at every opportunity. I hope you will succeed in the very near future." JOHN LIGGETT (Pro.), March 25, 1912. Box 76, Beach Creek. "Since Socialism demands justice for all people, and since equal suffrage is demanded in our platforms, state and national, and since I am pledged to the enactment of these platforms and principles, I could not be a Socialist and disfavor FULL EQUAL SUFFRAGE - a phase of our program with which I am in extremely hearty accord." CHAS. A. BITNER (Soc.), Lock Haven. CRAWFORD COUNTY. "I am in receipt of your inquiry in which you ask me to declare my position upon the following question: 'If elected, would you support a bill in the Legislature providing for the referendum for a constitutional amendment granting full suffrage to women upon the same terms upon which it is now given to men?' I would emphatically answer this question in the affirmative. I believe in the rule of the people, and that the best method of securing popular rule that has been suggested by means of the initiative and referendum, and that consequently the proposition which you have submitted involves primarily the question of the popular rule. I, therefore, have no hesitancy in assuring you that if I should be elected to the Legislature I will gladly assist you in your effort to have this momentous question submitted to the people for their decision, having full confidence that if the people themselves are permitted to rule they will rule well." E. LOWRY HUMES (Dem.), March 25, 1912. Meadville. "The Prohibition party has always championed your cause - was the first political faction to do so. I am a Prohibitionist, nominated on straight Prohibition principles, and, consequently, stand for Woman Suffrage, and, if elected to the Legislature of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, will support any bill the purport of which is to give women equal rights with men with reference to the elective franchise." JOHN W. C. HITES (Pro.), March 30, 1912. Meadville. "I will do all that I can for Woman Suffrage, as I know of no just reason why they should not have the right to vote, and it is a 11 disgrace to any nation that is of the people, for the people and by the people to withhold from the women that privilege." D. M. MORRISON (Pro.), March 27, 1912. Guys Mills. "Am heartily in favor of Woman Suffrage and agree with the arguments set forth by you... and, if elected, will do everything in my power to bring about legislation inaugurating Woman Suffrage." GEO. J. DUNN (Soc.), March 29, 1912. Meadville. CUMBERLAND COUNTY. "The Socialist party, of which I am a member, is the only party, politically, that stands for Woman Suffrage. Therefore, any bill you may have along this line, and in accord with the movement, will find our full and undivided support." J. M. COLDREN (Soc.), 1272 Market St., Harrisburg. Signed Woman Suffrage party slip. "You may put me down at first, last and always for Woman Suffrage. I could do no less than emphatically so believe. My mother is a good, Christian, intelligent woman. Surely, submissive to government as she is, she ought to have the right of saying who shall govern.... I am with you for such rights and their concomitants." SAMUEL S. CARNELL (Pro.), April 2, 1912. 18 S. Prince St., Shippensburg. "I most emphatically declare in favor of Woman Suffrage.... If the opportunity arises, I shall do everything in my power to further the cause in every possible manner." S. H. HEBERLIG (Soc.), Newburg, R. D. DAUPHIN COUNTY. "I have always been an advocate of your movement. One of my ninety-nine reasons for being a convert is because all classes of criminals are against suffrage for their own interests. Gamblers, political grafters, schemers, swindlers, saloonkeepers, tyrannical trusts and corporations, as well as tramps and beggars, from the highest to the lowest, are all arrayed against the suffrage movement for their own selfish interests, and that is one of the many reasons I am for them. I predict that in ten years there will be universal suffrage throughout the nation, for right shall triumph." W.C. TERRY (Pro.), 227 Walnut St., Steelton. I will gladly support a bill in the Legislature providing for the referendum for a constitutional amendment granting full suffrage to women upon the same terms upon which it is now given to the men. The Society of Friends, of which I am a birthright member, has always stood for equality between men and women. The 'Grange,' of which I have been a member for ten years, favors equal suffrage, and makes it obligatory for every subordinate grange to have at least four 12 women officeholders. The Prohibition party has repeatedly committed itself in its platforms to the cause of equal suffrage." ALFRED F. SATTERTHWAIT (Pro.), March 26, 1912. 1331 Berryhill St., Harrisburg. "Our party has always stood for Woman Suffrage.... Wishing you success in this grand movement, I will do all I can for it." J. S. Peifer (Soc.), 912 James St., Harrisburg. ...."I am for women's right to vote; we can never have real freedom until the women are free; we can never have a free country as long as one-half of all of our people are disfranchised. I would say, if elected, I would give my hearty support in the Legislature." ELIJAH PAGE (Soc.), March 26, 1912. Millersburg. "In our platform... you will find these words: 'Unrestricted and equal suffrage for men and women, and we pledge ourselves to engage in an active campaign in that direction.'" JOHN P. SCHLESSMAN (Soc.), March 27, 1912. Steelton. DELAWARE COUNTY. ..."If nominated and elected, I shall endeavor to have enacted by legislation or, where necessary, by constitutional amendment, the following... Woman Suffrage." -Extract from platform of ALEXANDER B. GEARY (Dem.), 9th Sen. Dist., Wallingford. "I take my stand upon the platform of the Socialist party, which declares for equal suffrage for all men and women, and have worked for the petition to Congress for same, to help the bill introduced by the Socialist Representative in Congress, Victor Berger." ERNEST C. MAGNIER (Soc.), 9th Sen. Dist., Rutledge. "I will, if elected, vote for a bill giving women the right to vote." HARVEY T. OGDEN (Dem., Key.), May 6, 1912. Ogden. "Women should vote and have the same rights as men."... WILLIAM MARKLEY (Soc.), Media. "I would, if elected, be governed by the principles I have held for many years on the subject of woman's enfranchisement.... I would support any bill providing for the referendum for a constitutional amendment granting full suffrage to women on the same terms as it is now given to men." WARREN M. FOOTE (Soc.), April 21, 1912. Yeadon. 13 ERIE COUNTY. ..."All Socialist candidates are and must be in favor of complete Woman Suffrage... all... stand pledged not merely to support bills in favor of such legislation, but to directly introduce and fight for them." R. W. TILLOTSON (Soc.), 49th Sen. Dist., Erie. "I may say that I am strongly inclined to look favorably upon the cause... the sentiment is undoubtedly growing, and the time will come when women will vote in this State, if it is demonstrated that they really wish to. I see many reasons why they should vote and very few why they should not. I think you may count me in." A. W. MITCHELL (Rep.), Erie. "The Socialist party advocates the full and equal suffrage of women.... We seek the economic emancipation of men and women. We fight for this emancipation by means of the ballot. Therefore, before woman can attain to economic emancipation she, too, must have the ballot." ARTHUR A. WOODS (Soc., Key.), March 30, 1912. 337 W. 8th St., Erie "I stand for equal suffrage, as that is part of the Socialist platform, and, if elected, I am bound to carry out its principles to the best of my ability." J. V. BROTHERSON (Soc.), March 25, 1912. 11 W. 8th St., Erie. FAYETTE COUNTY. " Should I be elected, I would support any measure having that object [Woman Suffrage] in view." NORMAN H. YOUNG (Pro.), March 27, 1912. Point Marion. "If elected, I will not only support such a bill, but also introduce it." C. H. BREAKIRON (Soc.), March 26, 1912. New Salem. " I am in favor of Woman Suffrage, as my party has always been, and, if elected, would use my influence in favor of the same." T. HARVEY SMITH (Pro.), March 26, 1912. Dunbar. "I am, and always was, a staunch advocate of woman's rights. Would just say that I think my wife, my daughter, my sister have just as much right to the ballot as I have, and should have it for the same reason that I have it." SAMUEL S. LEE (Soc.), April 9, 1912. South Connellsville. 14 FRANKLIN COUNTY. "I have no hesitation in stating that, if elected, I shall use every means within my power to win the franchise for women.... Count me for 'Votes for Women.'" ALVIN B. KUHN (Soc.), 33d Sen. Dist. Chambersburg. "I have always felt that 'taxation without representation' was unfair. I may, therefore, be expected to give the matter of Woman Suffrage the same careful consideration I would give to any question which was agitating the public mind." JOHN M. RUNK (Rep.), March 28, 1912. Chambersburg. "I am heartily in favor of giving woman the right of suffrage, and if elected to the Legislature will support any bill providing for the referendum for a constitutional amendment granting full suffrage to women upon the same terms upon which it is now given to men." J. L. Grim (Pro.), March 25, 1912. 117 N. Potomac Ave., Waynesboro. "Should a bill providing for the referendum for a constitutional amendment granting full suffrage to women come before me as a legislator, it would have my support, for I agree with you, 'There is no argument for the political, industrial and social freedom of men that does not apply with equal force to women.'" ALMER K. WHISTLER (Soc.), April 3, 1912. Chambersburg. "I am opposed to taxation without representation, and, if elected to the Legislature, and such a measure comes to a vote, shall be glad to give it my support. I believe in the rule of the people by a majority thereof, and shall be glad to support any measure that will hand out a square deal." J. C. F. GROH (Key.), March 26, 1912. 110 S. Broad St., Waynesboro. HUNTINGTON COUNTY. "I am heartily in favor of it [Woman Suffrage]." JOHN W. TATE (Soc.), April 1, 1912. Mill Creek. INDIANA COUNTY. "I have a wife and four daughters, and I ask for them the same political rights that I ask for myself.... If I am ever placed in a position in which I can, or, if elected, I shall be more than pleased to introduce and give to a bill of that kind (Wonder Suffrage) all the ability I possess. I demand for the mother of my children political and industrial freedom. I ask that the women of this Commonwealth, and of the world, be given clear a title to voice their opinions equally with all men on any law that they, along with men, must obey. Let us give the right of suffrage to women, and then, with their help, let us give to all, men and women alike, industrial liberty." A. M. VAN HORN (Soc). Rossmoyne. 15 JEFFERSON COUNTY. "I believe that the women should have the right to decide the question of Woman Suffrage." Elmer E. Beek (Dem.), March 30, 1912. Punxsutawney. "Like all other Socialists, I believe in Woman Suffrage." Robert Allan (Soc.), March 27, 1912. Ramsaytown. "Am in favor of equal suffrage for men and women." Carl. W. Johnson (Soc.), April 25, 1912. Brockwayville. --------------- JUNIATA COUNTY. "The Pennsylvania State Grange, of which I have been the secretary for now nearly eighteen years, has been for a long time on record as favoring Women Suffrage. I have had something to do with getting the State Grange to take that position. As a member of the Legislature, I have been at all times ready to vote to submit an amendment for that purpose to the constitution." Jerome T. Ailman (Dem.), 31st Sen. Dist. March 25, 1912. Thompsontown. ------------------ LEBANON COUNTY. "In answer to your question whether I would support a bill providing for an amendment to the constitution granting full suffrage to women, my answer is 'Yes' without qualification." Henry C. Snavely (Dem., Key.), March 27, 1912. Cleona. Signed Woman Suffrage party slip. A. M. Blecker (Pro.), 104 E. Main St., Myerstown. "I have been for Woman Suffrage for many years, and would certainly support a bill as you describe." Harry Hower (Soc.), Lebanon R. F. D. 2. ------------------ LEHIGH COUNTY. "I approve of Woman Suffrage, and should I be elected, I would certainly support a bill for the referendum for a constitutional amendment granting the privilege to women as well as men to vote." J. L. Fenstermaker (Pro.), March 27, 1912. Emerald. "If elected, I would support a bill in the Legislature providing for the referendum for a constitutional amendment granting full suffrage to women upon the same terms upon which it is now given to the men." Wm. M. Gehman (Rep.), March 27, 1912. Macungie 16 LUZERNE COUNTY "I have always been in favor of women having the right to vote." W. B. Bertels (Pro.), 21st Sen. Dist., Wilkes-Barre. "If nominated and elected to the next Legislature of Pennsylvania, and a bill came before that body providing for the referendum for a constitutional amendment granting full suffrage to women upon the same terms upon which it is now given to men, it would have my vote and support." J. P. Costello (Dem.), March 27, 1912. Hazelton "Yes, and without any restriction not binding men." Thomas Davis (Soc.), Nanticoke "Regarding my position on the question of Woman Suffrage, if elected as representative of this district I will support and vote for any measure which will give to women equal franchise with men. As to my past stand in this question, I was for a number of years the president of the Farmers' Alliance and Industrial Union of Luzerne County, an organization which strongly advocates the franchise of women." Wilbur F. Rozelle (Soc.), March 26, 1912. West Wyoming. "I will support a bill in the Legislature providing for the referendum for a constitutional amendment granting full suffrage to women upon the same terms upon which it is now given to men." Edward Watts (Key., Rep.), March 28, 1912. Wilkes-Barre. "I would not oppose a bill in the Legislature providing for a constitutional amendment granting full suffrage to women upon the same terms it is now given to men. Such a measure would certainly receive my hearty approval." Charles D. Reiter (Pro. Key.), April 6, 1912. Wilkes-Barre. "In regard the enfranchisement of women as being necessary to the welfare of our country. Should I be elected to fill the office of Representative I should consider myself as bound to support any measure that would give the ballot to all women." John A. Burns (Soc.), March 27, 1912. 342 Madison St., Wilkes-Barre. ------------------- LYCOMING COUNTY. "Should I be a member of the next Legislature, I would be glad to vote for a measure that would give them [women] the opportunity to express themselves in the matter, and, if this were not practical, would be willing to vote for a constitutional amendment that would be satisfactory to the women and submit the question to a referendum of the whole State." Ralph Gibson (Rep.), March 27, 1912. Williamsport. 17 " I defy opponent of 'Votes for Women' to give any good reason that women are not more capable of judging the character of those with whom they come in contact than men. My business throws me in a position to know that women are much more careful in money matters than men. So I think the burden of proof rests with the opposition. We seldom hear any real attempts at argument by those opposed." Friend Avery (Pro.), April 2, 1912. 1167 Isabella St. Williamsport. Signed Woman Suffrage party slip. Alexander J. Barbour (Pro.), Barbour's Mills. --------------- MCKEAN COUNTY. "I am in favor of having an amendment to the State Constitution submitted to the voters relative to Woman Suffrage." E. R. Benson (Dem.), March 28, 1912. Mt. Jewett. "'Yes,' in answer to question in circular letter." W. F. Burr (Pro.), Eldred "I am most emphatically in favor of universal, unrestricted suffrage for women, not for the reason that they are taxed, or that they are wage-earners (which is true), but because they are human beings, and their right to the ballot is a human right. And I would kindly ask the women to stop 'begging' for this 'right,' but 'demand it.'" James M. Barr (Soc.), Bradford. -------------------- MERCER COUNTY. "My opinion has always been that our women are much more capable to exercise that privilege (the suffrage) for the uplift and advancement of our country than many who are now given that sacred privilege." Ralph R. Down (Rep.), March 31, 1912. Sandy Lake. "There can be no questioning the 'inalienable rights' as 'self-evident truths' that woman is fully entitled to an equal share with man in 'life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.' Also that government derives its just powers from the consent of the governed, men and women. There can be no legitimate reason advanced why women of American should not have every social, industrial and political right guaranteed her that man now has. Man will never be wholly free until freedom is universal. Nor is it possible to attain to his highest possibilities of intellectual, social, industrial and political perfection until woman has at his side attained her highest possibilities of perfection as his equal, mutual and co-dependent helpmeet." S. H. Miller (Dem.), March 29, 1912. Greenville. 18 "The Prohibition party stands firm for equal suffrage, and I assure you that, if elected, a bill with that end in view will receive my hearty support." Henry V. Hopkins (Pro.", March 27, 1912. Greenville. "I answer 'Yes' in reply to question in circular letter." David Noble (Soc.), March 26, 1912. Jackson Centre. --------------- MIFFLIN COUNTY. "I believe woman as competent to vote and more so than a number of men I am acquainted with." A. H. Spangler (Soc.), March 28, 1912. Yeagertown. "I am in sympathy with your movement, and you can place me in the column to vote for Woman Suffrage if I shall be nominated and elected. . . . Your argument is sufficient to convince any thinking man that you deserve that right." Lester E. Derr (Key.), March 25, 1912. 126 Pennebaker Ave., Lewistown. ------------------ MONTGOMERY COUNTY. "I am heartily in favor of such an amendment, and you will see by the Legislative Journal that I presented the bill for Woman Suffrage in the Legislature in the session of 1911." Daniel Fitzgerald (Dem., Key.), April 1, 1912. 703 Greenwood St., Jenkintown. "In the . . . contingency of my election to the State Legislature, it would become my duty as a member of the Socialist party to support any bill granting unrestricted adult suffrage." Frank R. Whiteside (Soc.), Wyncote. "I am in hearty accord with the aims of your associate, and, if elected to the Legislature, I will lend my support to a bill of the character mentioned by you." Frank J. Bradley (Dem., Key.), April 9, 1912. Norristown. "The Socialist party demands unrestricted and equal suffrage for men and women, and we pledge ourselves to engage in an active campaign in that direction." John D. Ortlip (Soc.), March 28, 1912. Royersford. ---------------- NORTHAMPTON COUNTY. "If I am returned to the Legislature, I will support a Woman Suffrage bill. I have believed in Woman Suffrage for many years. I trust that women will soon have their constitutional rights." H.K. Bender (Rep.), April 10, 1912. East Bangor. 19 "I am in favor of letting the good women of this State decide whether they should have the right of full suffrage conferred upon them, and if they so decide, I am in favor of the constitutional amendment suggested in your letter, whether I am elected to the office to which I aspire or not." Fred E. Geiser (Dem.), Easton. Signed Woman Suffrage party slip. Horace S. Gross (Pro.), Freemansburg. "If elected, will do my utmost to bring this (Woman Suffrage) about, for I always said if they were to pay taxes they ought to have representation. If you only had two-thirds of the legislative members with the same opinion as I have you would not have to come or go to the State Capitol to have the measure passed to become a law." H. M. Trexler (Soc.), 129 S. 13th St., Easton. "I will heartily support and endorse the bill named in your letter, if elected. I am one who believes men and women should have equal rights as to voting." JOHN B. LERCH (Soc.), Bangor. "Yes, if elected, I will support such a bill, or any other bill which will give full suffrage to women." J. P. OYER (Soc.), Mt. Bethel. NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY. "I believe in Woman Suffrage. . . . We demand unrestricted and equal suffrage for men and women, and, as Socialists, pledge ourselves to engage in an active campaign in that direction." S. H. HENNINGER (Soc.), 232 S. Market St., Shamokin. "I have already pledged myself to work for and support the cause of Woman Suffrage." T. W. SNYDER (Soc.), 134 South St., Sunbury. PERRY COUNTY. "I have long believed that women are the equal of men and should have the same rights and privileges. Would do all in my power to give them what is theirs-a vote, and the chance to express themselves by the ballot in all questions of government." JOHN L SNYDER (Pro.), 31st Sen. Dist. Newport. March 25, 1912. PHILADELPHIA COUNTY. "In my opinion the darkest blemish on our present-day civilization, the one fact that tears the mask from any pretended chivalry on the 20 part of man, is the enslavement of women to the will of man, and this done by law, in the making of which women to the will of man, and this done by law, in the making of which women are denied any voice. With Lincoln I would say, If ever I get a chance I will hit that thing so hard that if it were not for the fact that there are some very strong Socialist women it would go to the opposite extreme. John Fullerton (Soc.), Philadelphia. Signed Woman Suffrage party slip. Chandler J. Morgan (Soc.), 1st Sen. Dist., 1321 Tasker St., Philadelphia. Gave verbal affirmative reply. AUG. F. DAIX, JR. (Rep.), 7th Sen. Dist., 1613 N. 33d St., Philadelphia. Gave verbal affirmative reply. ADAM M. JOYCE (Dem.), 7th Sen. Dist. 2348 N. Smedley St., Philadelphia. "If elected a member of the State Senate will favor a bill providing for the referendum for a constitutional amendment granting full suffrage to women upon the same terms upon which it is now given to men." HENRY W. LAMBIRTH (Key.), 9th Sen. Dist., March 27, 1912. 1838 Green St., Philadelphia. "I believe in universal suffrage, which includes the rights of women. . . . I would vote for Women Suffrage because it means that woman would have the right to free herself from bondage." HARRY FISHER (Soc.), March 31, 1912. 346 Cantrell St., Philadelphia. . . . "When we join the Socialist party we pledge to support all Socialist principles . . . You will find that the Socialists indorsed not only Woman Suffrage, but universal suffrage long before a Woman Suffrage Association was in existence in Pennsylvania." MORRIS FOX (Soc.), March 31, 1912. 510 W. Moyamensing Ave., Philadelphia. "I certainly am in favor of allowing women to vote, and, if nominated and elected to the Legislature, I pledge myself to work and vote for such a bill, if presented," EDW. C. MOORE (Key.), 1010 S. 7th St., Philadelphia. "I have long viewed the matter either with indifference or as affecting women only-a woman's question-and, as such, to be settled by women. Within the past few days, however, an incident happened greatly affecting, as I see it, my home ward, the Fifth, which, had it been left to women or been subject to woman's influence, I firmly believe would have been not only differently handled, but with far greater credit to the city. "To reply specifically to your question as to supporting a bill in the Legislature, if elected, providing for a constitutional amendment, etc., I answer yes." N. O. HARRIS (Pro.), March 28, 1912. 600 Pine St., Philadelphia. 21 "I . . . write to you expressing my approval of your movement in favor of Woman Suffrage." DANIEL J. SHERN (Rep.), May 11, 1912. 258 S. 9th St., Philadelphia. . . . "The Socialist party is the only political party which indorses . . . equal suffrage for all . . . and being a candidate nominated upon this and other vital principles, I most assuredly would uphold those principles, if elected to do so." AUGUSTUS L. GRASS (Soc.), 1514 Shunk St., Philadelphia. Signed Woman Suffrage party slip. JOSEPH ALEXANDER (Key.), 1815 S. 23d St., Philadelphia. "I can assure you that I will be in favor, and will vote for, submitting to referendum the question of giving women the same privilege of voting as men, as I firmly believe in submitting to popular vote this question." SAMUEL A. WILSON (Key.), March 29, 1912. 1543 S. 12th St., Philadelphia. "You may depend upon me to support any and all bills which will tend to give equal suffrage to your sex, if elected. . . . If the tide should turn my way you may be sure of my voice and vote in your very just cause." EDWARD L. SMITH, M. D. (Key.), March 30, 1912. 842 N. 8th St., Philadelphia. "I promise my hearty co-operation to the cause (of Woman Suffrage) if elected to the Legislature." JAMES H. WILTBANK (Rep., Key.), May 1, 1912. 850 N. 26th St., Philadelphia "For more than twenty years I have been an advocate of the enfranchisement of men and women on equal terms, without any reference to their economic, political, social or racial differences." THOS. BIRTWISTLE (Soc.), April 3, 1912. 1630 Francis St., Philadelphia. "Permit me to say that I am a candidate upon the Keystone ticket as Representative of the Fifteenth Ward, and heart and soul do I approve of this measure, and, if I am elected, I will do all in my power to promote the success of a bill that will bring about the success of women getting the right to vote." LOUIS H. HALL (Key.), 2100 Green St., Philadelphia. "Should I be elected to the office of Representative, I will work and vote for the submission of a constitutional amendment granting full suffrage to women, "God bless them." JAMES W. BARNETT (Dem.), March 30, 1912. 2413 N. 4th St., Philadelphia. . . . "The writer is a staunch supporter of the enfranchisement of women." ALPHONS OLBRICH (Soc.), March 31, 1912. 2349 N. Reese St., Philadelphia. 22 "Knowing that woman is to-day indispensable in the world's work: that the duties and burdens of home and its support very often rest on her shoulders; that, while her education and expenses of youth are just as costly (as the man's), still she is the victim of sex as regards her earning capacity; that those who proclaim loudest, with mock sincerity, the home-sphere of her full usefulness, are drawing her into the commercial conflict of life, as she his found to-day on the firing line-I know of no just or watertight argument worthy of advancement to deny her the ballot. . . . By all honorable means of work or word or pen, I promise you my support." JAMES A. BENNETT (Key.), April 3, 1912. 1825 Leithgow St., Philadelphia. "If elected, I will support a bill providing for the referendum for a constitutional amendment granting full suffrage to women." JOSEPH BITTNER (Dem.), 604 Columbia AVE., Philadelphia. "I could not be a Socialist and ignore your request to work for a constitutional amendment granting full suffrage to women." ROBERT WARREN (Soc.), April 1, 1912. 408 Dupont St., Philadelphia. "In accepting the invitation to become a candidate for Representative in the General, from the Fifteenth Representative District of this country, I defined my position as one who believed in representing all the people of the constituency, and by that I mean women as well as men. If elected, I will support a bill in the Legislature providing for the referendum for a constitutional amendment granting full suffrage to women upon the same terms as it is now given to the men." EDGAR K. BLELOCH (Rep., Dem., Key.), March 27, 1912. 1218 Chestnut St., Philadelphia. "I believe, without any qualification whatsoever, that woman, in all her relationships to society, should have equal rights and privileges with men. You may be sure that, if elected to the Legislature, I shall do all in my power to advance the cause of woman suffrage in that body." EDWIN NELSON JOHNSON (Soc.), March 28, 1912. 229 E. Price St., Germantown. "If it is my fortune to receive the nomination and election for Representative in the Sixteenth Legislative District on the Republican ticket, I will support the bill for the purpose which you state." JAMES A. DUNN (Rep.), April 3, 1912. 5131 Milnor St., Philadelphia (Bridesburg). "In re my sentiments on Woman Suffrage allow me to state that, in my opinion, any man or woman who refuses to accept the fact that woman is the equal of man in intelligence must be a fool or a tyrant." EDWARD S. BOCK (Soc.), March 30, 1912. 7148 Edmond St., Philadelphia. "In answer to the above question I answer 'Yes,' as I have always been a firm believer that there should be no taxation without representation, and if no other reason than that existed, that one alone would be sufficient to insure my voting for it." FRED TURNER (Key.), April 1, 1912. Bustleton 23 Declared at Seventeenth District meeting that he felt pledged to carry out plank in platform CHRIS. A. McCARTHY (Dem.), 1677 S. 54th St., Philadelphia. "I have advocated equal rights for women in the past and will continue to advocate equal political, industrial , and social equality and opportunity for men and women until the same shall prevail." W m. H. BATEMAN (Soc.), April 1, 1912. 3190 Reno St., Philadelphia. . . . "Should the opportunity present itself there would be no necessity to prod me to support the cause of equal suffrage, to which my party is committed." CHARLES JOSEPH BAUER (Soc.), April 1, 1912. 238 Hobart St., Philadelphia. "If elected, I will support any bill in the Legislature providing for the referendum for a constitutional amendment granting full suffrage to women upon the same terms upon which it is now given to men." ROBERT J. HALL (Soc.), April 2, 1912. 5134 Ogden St., Philadelphia. Stated his favorable views at Seventeenth District meeting. FRANK GRAY (Key.), 1223 N. 60th St., Philadelphia. "If I should be elected to the Legislature, I would support a bill providing for the referendum for a constitutional amendment granting full suffrage to women upon the same terms upon which it is given to men." JOHN DOUGHERTY (Dem.), April 1, 1912. 2636 E. Clearfield St., Philadelphia. Signed Woman Suffrage party slip. RICHARD F. DRINKWATER (Dem., Key.), 3554 E. Thompson St., Philadelphia. "In answer to the question if I am in favor of 'Votes for Women,' I say 'Yes.' " CARL NELSON (Soc.), April 1, 1912. 2416 N. 25th St., Philadelphia. "I have always believed that there was no legitimate reason why the women of our land should not be permitted to vote if they so desired, though I have seriously doubted, in times gone by, whether a majority of them really did so desire. All doubts on this point having been removed, and in view of woman's increasing importance in the world of business, and her constantly increasing influence upon the affairs of the day, I would, if elected to the Legislature, very willingly and earnestly support any bill presented with the object of giving to our women full suffrage upon the same terms as now enjoyed by the men. I, therefore, stand ready at all times to aid your cause as a member of the Legislature (if elected) or as a private citizen. "If I am elected to the General Assembly of Pennsylvania I would support a bill in the Legislature providing for the referendum for a constitutional amendment granting suffrage to women." SAMUEL C. HENRY (Dem.), March 30, 1912. 508 S. 61st St., Philadelphia. 24 "I believe this to be the right of all people in the State, when a reasonable number of percentage of them demand an amendment to our Constitution that the voters be given an opportunity to pass on same." JOHN McClINTOCK (Key.), April 1, 1912. 5216 Webster St., Philadelphia. "'I am in favor of universal suffrage both for men and women." V. W. PANGBORNE (Soc.), 2015 N. 18th St., Philadelphia. . . . "If elected to the Legislature, I will work and vote for a measure that will give woman the right to the ballot." H. BOCKRATH (Soc.), March 30, 1912. 2121 Bellevue St., Philadelphia. "I am in favor of giving women a chance to vote, if they wish this privilege, especially was they are, by law, permitted to own prop- erty in their own right, they should have some say in the selection of those who make laws affecting property rights." EVAN B. LEWIS (Key.), March 30, 1912. 3417 N. 15th St., Philadelphia. "If women wish the ballot they should be given the same without doubt. I have always stood for equal rights. I always will. All fair-minded men do. The use of the ballot by women will be an immense educator that will lead to a higher state of civilization. The desire to vote is an indication that women wish to improve their economic conditions." BEAUMONT SYKES (Soc.), April 1, 1912. 248 E. Ontario St., Philadelphia. "Being a candidate on the Socialist ticket . . . I can't see how I could vote otherwise, if elected . . . the Socialist party has fought, and will always fight, for equal suffrage." EMIL MACK (Soc.), March 29, 1912. 4165 N. Reese St., Philadelphia. POTTER COUNTY. "If elected, I would certainly make it one of my first efforts to secure equal suffrage to women." ESCA G. SCOVILLE (Soc.), Roulette. SCHUYLKILL COUNTY. Answers question in circular letter-"Yes." CHARLES A. SNYDER (Rep., Key.), 29th Sen, Dist., Pottsville. "If elected to the Senate of Pennsylvania, I will use all my efforts to give woman every right which man enjoys on the sub- ject of voting and holding public office. I never heard of any good reason why a woman should not vote and cannot conceive of any." J. O. ULRICH (Soc.), 29th Sen. Dist., Tamaqua. March 25, 1912. 25 "You can count on every Socialist candidate to vote for you bill, if . . . elected to office." L. M. KAZUNAS (Soc.), March 23, 1912. Shenandoah. "I am in full sympathy with your Woman Suffrage movement and may be counted upon to do anything within my power to bring about a condition wherein women will have the same privilege of franchise as is now enjoyed by men." GEORGE W. GEARHART (Rep.), March 29, 1912. 1004 Centre St., Ashland. "I positively would support a bill providing for the referendum for a constitutional amendment granting full suffrage to women upon the same terms as is now given to men. There is, in my opinion, not one valid reason in the minds of clean citizens why the right of suffrage should not be granted to women. It is the next step in human progress . . . pledging myself to do all I can for this great cause, I am yours," Jos. B. SCHABLEIN, JR. (Soc.), March 31, 1912. 505 Hotel St., Pottsville. SOMERSET COUNTY. Signed Woman Suffrage party slip. BENJAMIN MARKS (Soc.), Meyersdale. "I am in favor of Woman Suffrage because my mother was a woman, and I would support a bill in the Legislature providing for the referendum for a constitutional amendment granting full suffrage to women upon the same terms upon which it is now given to men." CHAS. A. MEISENBERGER (Soc.), Somerset. SUSQUEHANNA COUNTY. "Regarding my position on 'Votes for Women,' I have to say I never could see any just reason why women should be denied the ballot, and should I ever have an opportunity to support a measure giving women equal franchise with men I shall most certainly do so." G. G. MUMFORD (Pro.), Ararat. TIOGA COUNTY. "I am in favor of Woman Suffrage." F. H. ROCKWELL (Rep., Soc.), March 27, 1912. Wellsboro. WARREN COUNTY. "I am and always have been in favor of Woman Suffrage; have advocated it for years. I not only think women have a right to vote, but a better right to vote than most men have, as she stands for the better things of life more than men do." L. KRAEER (Dem.), March 30, 1912. Sheffield. 26 "I am in favor of the cause of 'Votes for Women.' Like man, woman is to-day an economic factor. Like man, she creates the nation's wealth, and we can't hope to emancipate the human race with half of the proletariat disfranchised." JONAS JOHNSON (Soc.), March 29, 1912. 106 Canton St., Warren. WASHINGTON COUNTY. "I am greatly in favor of Woman Suffrage as a democratic necessity. . . . In reading the evolution of the human race (including woman) I fail to understand the antagonism on the part of the (sovereign) male toward this progressive move." C. O. ALTER (Soc.), March 30, 1912. 180 N. Main St., Washington. "I have been for many years in favor of granting my mother and my wife and daughter, and other people's wives and mothers and daughters, all of the legal privileges that I enjoy myself. If elected to the Legislature, I will give my earnest support to any bill that will help to make it possible for women to vote upon the same terms as men." LOUIS GOAZIOU (SOC.), March 29, 1912. Charleroi. "In reply to . . . question in circular letter of March 28th: 'If elected, would you support a bill in the Legislature providing for the referendum for a constitutional amendment granting full suffrage to women upon the same terms upon which it is now given to men?' permit me to say that I would." JOHN B. DONALDSON (Key.), Canonsburg. WAYNE COUNTY. . . . "the last session of the Legislature I would have voted for the bill you mention, and I will do even so when I have a chance." H. C. JACKSON (Rep.), Tyler Hill. WESTMORELAND COUNTY. "I believe that women should have a right to voice their opinions equally with men on political matters, should they desire to do so, and I can assure you that, if elected, it would give me great pleasure to vote for a bill providing for the referendum for a constitutional amendment granting full suffrage to women upon the same terms upon which it is now given to the men." JAY R. SPIEGEL (Dem.), April 5, 1912. Greensburg "I favor 'Votes for Women.'" DAVID R. REES. (Soc.). 504 Ridge Ave., New Kensington. 27 ... "It is almost needless to ask a candidate of the Socialist party concerning his views on this most urgent question. .... We would do all in our power to support a bill in the Legislature providing for the referendum for a constitutional amendment granting full suffrage to women." FRANK BUERGER (Soc.), Latrobe. "I am bound to do all in my power to help put through a bill demanding the equal right of suffrage to both male and female." H.C. SCHRODING (Soc.), 216 Weldon St., Latrobe. "I would say that I can see no reason why women should be compelled to pay taxes and have nothing to say how they should be expended." M. P. SHOEMAKER (Dem.), March 29, 1912. Greensburg. "I have always contended that the atmosphere could be cleared easier with the ladies' help than in any other war, and will be glad to help any way in mr power to get woman suffrage." S. C. DAUGHERTY (Key.), March 29, 1912. Jeannette. YORK COUNTY. "I have always contended that the women of our country should have a better right to vote than the 'saloon bums' and loafers that are voted for by both parties every year over our fair land." GEORGE GILLEN (Key.), March 27, 1912. York. "I am in favor of Woman Suffrage." ALBERT H. WALKER (Rep., Key.), March 27, 1912. West York. "I will say with pleasure that, I should be elected, I shall be only too glad to support any movement or bill which will give women the vote, because I believe that women should have a voice in regulating the affairs of government the same as men." CHARLES E. HOKE (Soc.), March 28, 1912 Spring Grove. 28 PROGRAM Forty-Eighth Annual Convention Pennsylvania Woman Suffrage Association SUFFRAGE FIRST SAFETY WILL FOLLOW Williamsport November, 21, 22, 23, 24, 1916. TYPOGRAPHICAL UNION LABEL HARRISBURG The Suffragist Dr. Anna Howard Shaw, Honorary President, National American Woman Suffrage Association. Pennsylvania Woman Suffrage Association State Headquarters: 201 Arcade Building, Harrisburg STATE OFFICERS 1916-1917 President.....Mrs.George B. Orlady, Huntington. Vice Presidents.....Mrs. John O. Millet, Pittsburgh. Miss M. Carey Thomas, Bryn Mawr. Mrs. Lewis Lawrence Smith, Strafford. Mrs. Edward E. Kiernan, Somerset. Mrs. James P. Rogers, Warren. Mrs. Edwin Linton, Washington. Secretary.....Miss Helen Culbertson Clark, Harrisburg. Treasurer.....Mrs. Robert Mills Beach, Bellefonte. Auditor.....Mrs. H. Wilfred DuPuy, Pittsburgh. Penna. Member National Executive Council.....Mrs. George A. Dunning, Philadelphia. Chairman Woman Suffrage Party.....Mrs. John O. Miller, Pittsburgh. Chairman of Finance.....Mrs. J. Claude Bedford, Media. Executive [Sec] [?] STATE CONVENTION COMMITTEES Credentials.....Chairman, Mrs. Robert Mills Beach, Bellefonte. Program.....Chairman, Mrs. George A. Dunning, Philadelphia. Resolutions.....Chairman, Miss Lida Stokes Adams, Philadelphia. LOCAL CONVENTION COMMITTEES-WILLIAMSPORT General Chairman, Mrs. R Fleming Allen. Automobile Committee.....Chairman, Mrs. Lucius C. Sweeley. Badge Committee.....Chairman, Mrs. Theodore Beck. Banquet Committee.....Chairman, Mrs. Howard Cheyney. Decoration Committee.....Chairman, Mrs. Newton C. Chatham. Information Committee.....Chairman, Mrs. E. DuBois White. Platform Committee.....Chairman, Miss Ellen A. Reading. Reception Committee.....Chairman, Mrs. S. T. Hayt, Jr. Usher Committee.....Chairman, Mrs. H. Y. Otto. (Complete list of Committee Members appears on pages 11 and 12.) 1 IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENTS Business Headquarters for the Convention, ............................... Y. M. C. A. Information Committee, ................................................................ Y. M. C. A. Credentials Committee: Tuesday, November 21st: Trinity Parish House-3 P. M. to 5 P. M. Wednesday, November 22nd: Y. M. C. A.- 8:30 A. M. to 10 A. M. 12:30 P. M. to 2 P. M. Thursday, November 23rd: Y. M. C. A.- 8:30 A. M. to 10 A. M. All visiting suffragists are requested to register with the Credentials Committee where they will be provided with badges. Places of Meeting: Tuesday evening reception, Trinity Parish House. Wednesday, Thursday and Friday day sessions and Wednesday evening meeting, Y. M. C. A. Thursday evening banquet, Trinity Parish House. Hours of Meeting: Tuesday evening reception, 8:30 to 11 P. M. Morning sessions, 9:30 A. M. Afternoon sessions, 2 P. M. Wednesday evening meeting, 8:15 P. M. Thursday evening banquet, 7 P. M. Literature and novelty exhibit at Y. M. C. A., where orders will be taken. "The Story of a Pioneer" and the Suffrage Cook Book on sale. The fourth volume of the History of Woman Suffrage, by Susan B. Anthony, will be presented free of expense to any suffrage worker or library. This volume contains much matter that does not depend upon the earlier volumes for its value and is of special interest to workers as it contains the history of the complete legislative action in the States-up to 1900. Application may be made to Miss Lucy E. Anthony, Y. M. C. A., at the close of the afternoon session, Thursday, November 23rd. 2 PROGRAM TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 21st, 1916 MORNING AND AFTERNOON 9:20 A. M. Meeting of State Executive Board at Trinity Parish House EVENING RECEPTION EIGHT-THIRTY - ELEVEN O'CLOCK Tendered to State Officers, Delegates and Visiting Suffragists by the Lycoming County Woman Suffrage Party at Trinity Parish House. 3 WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 22nd, 1916 MORNING Y. M. C. A. 9:30 A. M. Convention called to order. Invocation ..... Dr. E.C. Armstrong. Welcome to Williamsport ..... Hon. Jonas Fischer, Mayor. [*Represented*] Greetings from Lycoming County ....... Miss Henrietta Baldy Lyon. Response for Pennsylvania ..... Miss M. Carey Thomas. Minutes Announcement of Committees. Annual Report of the President ....... Mrs. George B. Orlady. [*by Mrs. Ki?man*] Report of Program Committee ..... Mrs. Gifford Pinchot. Report of Chairman of Woman Suffrage Party ..... Mrs. John O. Miller Report of Treasurer ..... Mrs. Robert Mills Beach. Report of Auditor ..... Mrs. H. Wilfred DuPuy. Afternoon Y.M.C.A. 2:00 P.M. Three minute reports of Auxiliary Organizations. Equal Suffrage League of Carlisle, Miss Ellen Penrose, Pres. Erie Woman Suffrage Association, Mrs. H.N. Fleming, Pres. Central Penna. Woman Suffrage Association ..... Mrs. Mabel Cronise Jones, Pres. Lancaster Equal Suffrage League, Mrs. Anna M. Martin, Pres. Meadville Political Equality Study Club ..... Mrs. C. L. Meyler, Pres. Equal Franchise Society of Phila., Mrs. Henry Pemberton, Jr., Pres. Federation of Colored Women's Clubs of Phila. ..... Mrs. S. W. Leyton, Sec'y. Woman Suffrage Society of the Co. of Phila. ..... Miss Sara Chambers, Pres. Equal Franchise Federation of Pittsburgh ..... Mrs. William Thaw, Jr., V. Pres. Sewickley Valley Equal Suffrage League ..... Miss Mary Cree Porter, Pres. Report National Convention ..... Mrs. George A. Dunning Discussion, National Platform, Led by Mrs Walter McNab Miller. Dr. Anna Howard Shaw. Finance Report ..... Mrs. J. Claude Bedford. Wednesday, November 22nd, 1916 -- Concluded evening [*High School Auditorium*] [Y.M.C.A.] 8:15 P.M. Public Meeting : "Fundamental Democracy," ..... Hon. Louis F. Post, U.S. Asst. Sec'y of Labor. "The Women Without Occupation," ..... Prof. Charles Zueblin. "Our Next Appeal," ..... Dr. Anna Howard Shaw THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 23rd, 1916 MORNING Y. M. C. A. 9:30 A.M. Three minute reports by County Chairmen: Adams ...........................................Mrs. George H. Seaks. Allegheny .....................................Mrs. George W. Hiett. Armstrong ...................................Mrs. H. R. Downs. Beaver ...........................................Miss Edna B. Simpson. Bedford .........................................Mrs. W. D. Blackburn. Berks .............................................. Blair ................................................Mrs. Frank E. McElroy. Bradford .......................................Mrs. F. H. Hagerman. Bucks .............................................Mrs. Edward S. Mead. Butler ............................................Mrs. E. J. Hickson. Publicity Report. State Paper--Discussion. Three minute reports by County Chairmen: Cambria ..................................... Cameron ................................... Carbon .......................................Mrs. W. R. Butler. Centre ........................................Mrs. Robert Mills Beach. Chester ......................................Mrs. Lewis Lawrence Smith. Clarion .......................................Miss Emma Henry. Clearfield ..................................Mrs. John DuBois. Clinton ......................................Mrs. W. C. Kress. Columbia ................................. Crawford ................................. Report of Committee on Revision of Constitution and By-Laws, Miss Hannah J. Patterson, Chairman. Discussion. Three minute reports by County Chairmen: Cumberland ...........................Mrs. C. G. Flower. Dauphin ................................... Delaware .................................Mrs. William Ward, Jr. Elk ..............................................Mrs. E. B. Sharpe. Erie ............................................Mrs. H. N. Fleming. Fayette .....................................Mrs. Robert E. Umbel. Forest .......................................Miss June Herman. Franklin ....................................Miss Mary Stewart. Fulton ....................................... Greene .....................................Miss Jane Sayers. 6 THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 23rd, 1916--Continued AFTERNOON Y. M. C. A. 2:00 P.M. Report Credentials Committee. "Rural Problems,".......................................................Mrs. R. Fleming Allen. Three minute reports by County Chairmen: Huntingdon .................................Mrs. Dallas Bernhardt. Indiana ...........................................Miss Jane Leonard. Jefferson .......................................Mrs. J. P. Wilson. Juniata ........................................... Lackawanna .................................Mrs. M. K. Chapman. Lancaster ......................................Mrs. Paul R. Byerly. Lawrence ......................................Mrs. T. W. Phillips. Lebanon .......................................Mrs. C. E. Boger. Lehigh ............................................ Luzerne .........................................Mrs. John D. Davenport. "How to Reach Public School Teachers," ........................................................Mrs. L. O. Kieber. "City Problems," .................................................Mrs. M. K. Chapman. Address, ...............................................................Dr. Madeleine A. Hallowell, Supt. New Jersey State Institution for Feeble-Minded. WOMAN SUFFRAGE PARTY CONFERENCE Organizers' Reports: Miss Myra Johns. Miss Katharine B. Mills. Miss Helen C. Livezey. Miss Lois Rankin. Miss Mabel Lodge. Miss Mary E. Sleichter. Miss Anna McCue. Miss Beatrice Gordon-Smith. Discussion of New Rules of Woman Suffrage Party. 7 THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 23rd, 1916--Concluded EVENING TRINITY PARISH HOUSE 7:00 P. M. Banquet, ........[Mrs. Wilfred Lewis] [*Mrs. R. Fleming Allen*], Toastmistress. Speakers: Miss M. Carey Thomas, President, Bryn Mawr College. [*medium*] Miss Kate Barnard, Oklahoma. [*Wonderful*] [Hon. William E. Borah. U.S. Senator of Idaho.] [*Gifford Pinchot*] [*Dull*] 8 FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 24th, 1916 MORNING Y. M. C. A. 9:30 A. M. Three minute reports by County Chairmen: Lycoming ........................................Miss Henrietta Baldy Lyon. McKean ............................................Mrs. T. A. Morrison. Mercer ............................................. Mifflin ..............................................Miss Martha Cummings. Montgomery ................................Mrs. A. M. Snyder. Monroe ........................................... Montour ......................................... Northampton ............................... Northumberland ........................Miss Anne M. McCleery. Perry ................................................Mrs. Carrie Jeffers. Philadelphia .................................Mrs. George A. Dunning. Pike .................................................. "The Needs and Interests of the Farmer and His Wife and Their Difficulties," Mrs. Jean Kane Foulke, Penna. Dept. of Agriculture. "Philadelphia Problems,"............................Mrs. George A. Piersol. "School for Volunteer Speakers," ..........Mrs. John D. Davenport. Three minute reports by County Chairmen: Potter .............................................. Schuylkill .......................................Miss Susan Brumm. Snyder ............................................ Somerset .......................................Mrs. Edward E. Kiernan. Sullivan ........................................... Susquehanna ...............................Mrs. Clara G. Miller. Tioga ...............................................Mrs. Stella Pratt. Union ..............................................Miss Dorothy Walls. Venango ........................................Mrs. C. K. Brown. Washington .................................Mrs. Edwin Linton. Warren ...........................................Mrs. James P. Rogers. Wayne ............................................ Westmoreland ............................Mrs. L. C. Fox. Wyoming ...................................... York .................................................Mrs. John Logan. Report of Resolutions Committee, ...............Miss Lida Stokes Adams. New Business. Adjournment. 9 Treasurer's Report Pa. W. S. Ass. Annual Count 1916. Williamsport Pa. Constructive Philanthropy by Joseph Lee. Commended women highly in Boston & Mass. for their splendid philanthropic works. Yet are anti-suffragist Mrs. Pierce head of Phila. Schools Temperance & Anti-cruelty to animals already forwarded for in [?] course Mon Dec 14th 9 [??] High School W N League of great city [??????] 1. Do not know [??] 2. " " paper 3 friend 4 5 Observe all city ordinances Cards? Beginning of work? Water waste Extermination of flies & mosquitoes Holes of street Report on nuisances Spring cleaning Germs & [???] [????] Pennsylvania Woman Suffrage Association TREASURER'S REPORT FOR THE ELEVEN MONTHS, ENDING OCTOBER 31, 1916 The Treasurer's Report consists of two divisions--(A) the five months from December 1st, to April 30th, and (B) the six months from May 1st, to October 31st. After the exhaustion of the 1915 campaign it was impossible to get the women to begin to work immediately. Mrs. George W. Dibert, who was appointed State Chairman of the Woman Suffrage Party, resigned on account of ill health on March 15th. Mrs. John O. Miller did not succeed her as temporary State Chairman of the Woman Suffrage Party until April 1st. Our Finance Chairman, Mrs. J. Claude Bedford did not take office until February 15. The six last months only represent the work of the Executive Board of the Pennsylvania Woman Suffrage Association as now organized. A FIVE MONTHS TO APRIL 30, 1916. RECEIPTS On account of 1915 Campaign $ 229.95 Collections of Assessments, Dues and contributions from local organizations 2,397.39 Sales of Literature and Novelties 171.80 Publicity Refund 1.00 Interest on deposits (Dec. 6, 1915, to July 1, 1916) 41.79 Total Receipts $ 2,841.93 DISBURSEMENTS Outstanding Bills, 1915 Campaign $ 384.78 General Administration 1,609.98 Organization 1,195.97 Publicity 2,031.01 Literature 426.45 Special 118.39 Legislative Committee 6.00 National Association 3,100.00 Finance Committee 69.31 Total Disbursements $ 8,941.89 B SIX MONTHS TO OCTOBER 31, 1916. RECEIPTS Collections of Assessments $ 15,879.65 Contributions not credited to any local Organization 250.00 Sales of Literature and Novelties 554.87 Speakers Bureau 34.79 Organization Refund 4.54 Special 5.10 Interest on deposits (Dec. 6, 1915, to July 1, 1916) 6.96 Total receipts $ 16,735.91 DISBURSEMENTS General Administration $ 2,162.48 Miscellaneous Administrative Expenses 47.28 Organization 4,875.70 Publicity 4,578.94 Literature 1,410.28 Speakers Bureau 375.00 Special 884.16 Legislative Committee 212.06 National Association 500.00 Finance Committee 345.60 Total Disbursements $ 15,401.50 TOTALS RECEIPTS Balance December 1, 1915 $ 11,129.30 On account of 1915 campaign 229.95 Collections of Assessments, Dues and contributions from local organizations 18,277.04 Contributions not credited to any organization 250.00 Sales of Literature and Novelties 726.67 Speakers Bureau 34.79 Organization Refund 4.54 Publicity Refund 1.00 Special 5.10 Interest on deposits (Dec. 6, 1915, to July 1, 1916) 48.75 Total Receipts $ 30,707.14 DISBURSEMENTS Outstanding Bills, 1915 Campaign $ 384.78 General Administration 3,772.46 Miscellaneous Administrative Expenses 47.28 Organization 6,071.67 Publicity 6,609.95 Literature 1,846.73 Speakers Bureau 375.00 Special 1,002.55 Legislative Committee 218.06 National Association 3,600.00 Finance Committee 414.91 Total Disbursements $ 24,343.39 Balance in Bank Oct. 31, 1916 6,363.75 30,707.14 November 21, 1916. ELIZABETH B. BEACH, Treasurer. FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 24th, 1916 - Concluded AFTERNOON TWELVE-THIRTY O'CLOCK LUNCHEON Tendered to County Chairmen, State Executive Board and Executive Board of Lycoming County by Miss Henrietta Baldy Lyon, Chairman of Lycoming County, at the Country Club. 3:00 P. M. Meeting of State Executive Board at Headquarters Lycoming County Woman Suffrage Party, Room 21, Trust Building. 10 STATE CONVENTION COMMITTEES CREDENTIALS COMMITTEE Mrs. Robert Mills Beach, Chairman Bellefonte. Mrs. V. P. Chaapel Williamsport. Mrs. John Elliott Williamsport. Mrs. Ruby MacFate Williamsport. Miss Esther Prior Williamsport. Mrs. W. R. Rhoads Williamsport. Miss Margaret Smith Williamsport. Mrs. George Trainer Williamsport. PROGRAM COMMITTEE Mrs. George A. Dunning, Chairman Philadelphia. Mrs. Gifford Pinchot Milford. Mrs. John G. Reading Williamsport. RESOLUTIONS COMMITTEE Miss Lida Stokes Adams, Chairman Philadelphia. Miss Mary E. Bakewell Sewickley. Mrs. Henry P. Lincoln Williamsport. Mrs. Edwin Linton Washington. Mrs. Charles Lose Lock Haven. Miss Mary J. Norcross Carlisle. Mrs. Robert E. Umbel Uniontown. LOCAL CONVENTION COMMITTEES GENERAL COMMITTEE Mrs. R. Fleming Allen, Chairman. Mrs. Newton C. Chatham Miss Henrietta Baldy Lyon Miss Ellen A. Reading AUTOMOBILE COMMITTEE Mrs. Lucius C. Sweeley, Chairman. Mrs. Garrett Cochran Mrs. John Foresman Mrs. George E. Graff Mrs. Samuel J. MacMullen Mrs. John H. McCormick BADGE COMMITTEE Mrs. Theodore Beck, Chairman. Mrs. Charles Cummings Mrs. D. W. Weiss BANQUET COMMITTEE Mrs. Howard Cheyney, Chairman. Mrs. Clarence E. Bubb Mrs. W. D. Crocker Mrs. Oscar Harer Mrs. Herbert Haskin Miss May Heilman Mrs. Wilbur Sallada Mrs. Robert Thorne 11 DECORATION COMMITTEE Mrs. Newton C. Chatham, Chairman. Mrs. E. B. Campbell Mrs. C. E. Sprout Mrs. George Toadvine INFORMATION COMMITTEE Mrs. E. DuBois White, Chairman. Miss Rachel P. Allen Mrs. L. G. Bullard Miss Anne Doebler Mrs. H. L. Ferguson Mrs. C. W. Hunt Mrs. S. T. McCormick Mrs. C. W. Scott Mrs. H. W. Whitehead PLATFORM COMMITTEE Miss Ellen A. Reading, Chairman. Miss May Fisk Mrs. Randall Fraser Mrs. Eaton N. Frisbie Miss Evelyn A. Reading Mrs. George Sands Miss Catharine Stearns Miss Margaret Wilson RECEPTION COMMITTEE Mrs. S. T. Hayt, Jr., Chairman. Miss Dorothy Baldwin Miss Katharine Bennett Mrs. Frank Clapp Mrs. Garrett Cochran Mrs. W. F. Coleman Miss L. M. Coney Mrs. S. C. Dinan Mrs. W. W. Dunkleberger Mrs. George Foresman Mrs. Robert F. Gibson Mrs. Harold Gilbert Mrs. George K. Harris Mrs. E. J. Henegan Mrs. H. S. Kinne Mrs. George Levan Mrs. J. W. Little Mrs. S. J. MacMullen Mrs. Walter MacVeagh Mrs. H. Y. Otto Mrs. J. W. Peiffer Mrs. F. W. Robbins Miss Martha Shank Miss Martha Smith Mrs. John Snowden Mrs. M. L. Vredenberg Miss Mary Williamson Mrs. John Wolfe USHER COMMITTEE Mrs. H. Y. Otto, Chairman. Miss Josephine Frisbee Mrs. Elizabeth Hunter Mrs. John W. Jacobs 12 Would Woman's Vote Improve Conditions in Philadelphia? Address made by Mr. D. Clarence Gibboney March 8, 1910 Edited and published by the Pennsylvania Limited Suffrage League WOMAN'S VOTE could not, by any possible stretch of imagination, result in anything but an improvement here, as it has wherever it has been legalized. Women would not sell their rights for the small price that now purchases, body and soul, the rank and file of the average professional Philadelphia politician. Could you find enough women in this city who would keep alive one-tenth of the "speak-easies" that now thrive as the nests of political heelers and election day repeaters? Could you find women voters who would lend their protection to the white- slave dealers, and disorderly and gambling house keepers? Not even the small percentage of the poor, miserable women who live in these dens would, if they had the franchise, give their vote for the protection of the male animals that make it a business to run these joints. I know this from personal experience, and I here declare that the great majority of fallen women would vote and fight for the protection of their innocent younger sisters. No matter how low she may have fallen, that woman is a rarity Why not disfranchise immoral women and men? Idaho (a Woman Suffrage State) recently passed a law "to prevent common prostitutes, keepers and inmates of houses of ill fame, and other lewd persons from registering or voting at elections." (See Senate bill No. 132, by McCutcheon, General Election Laws of the State of Idaho, as amended at the Ninth Session of the State Legislature.) - Editor's Note. indeed who does not in her breast hope that every young girl may be saved from a fate similar to her own. I could give you many hundreds of instances where wives and mothers have appealed to me in the past twenty years for help against men who were despoiling the youth of the city of health and morals. Every day some wife and mother comes to me with a pitifully sad story of a sorrow worse than death; of a son or daughter, her joy and pride, oftentimes educated and refined and full of promises for the future - all blasted; all the hopes of the wife and mother shattered because of the loved one being led to ruin in a politically-protected dive - some speak-easy, some white slave den. None but the ruler of the universe can ever know the unassuageable grief of countless mothers over the morally ruined youth of this city. What need the opponents of woman suffrage argue with these mothers against the propriety of women voting? Can anti-suffragists in any possible way convince these bleeding hearts that the men have wisely used their votes when they automatically, year after year, went to the polls and voted for the gangsters who protected the dens in which their boys and girls were ruined? Do you believe that mothers and wives whose loved ones have lost character and all hope of the future through the inevitable results of corrupt government which women's votes would have prevented, can possibly be influenced by the argument that voting would degrade women? Can you imagine that intelligent women, who always prefer the proper and the moral to the supposed business advantage, would acquiesce in having the money paid by them in taxes shovelled into the pockets of contractor- bosses under the flimsy guise of public improvements, and have these improvements passed upon by inspectors whom they, the contractor-bosses, have had appointed not to inspect? Why, it is a scandalous fact that any inspector who would make a report adversely to the street and other contractors, unless ordered to do so by the contractor himself, would promptly lose his job. But the contractors, strange as it may seem upon first thought, frequently ask their creatures, the inspectors, to penalize them. I will just mention a few instances of this kind so you will understand the case. The street- cleaning and garbage-collecting concerns are fined some few dollars every month, and this means to them the saving of hundreds by these fines. In some of the outlying districts the distances between houses is so great that it costs ten times more to send the wagons to isolated houses than the amount of the fine; consequently, when the housekeeper complains that the street in front of his premises is not cleaned, or the garbage is not collected, the contractor pleads guilty and looks pleasant when he is fined a dollar or two. Then, again, the complaining housekeeper is informed that the negligent contractor has been penalized, and thus he is jollied along. Now, how long do you suppose you could thus bamboozle an intelligent woman who kept house if she were a voter, and in company with her suffering neighbors, would inject this into politics? And why have the schools been slighted? Because the contractors' combine has not been able to break into the Board of Education and hog the contracts. The Board of Education, being independent of the political bosses, insists upon the contracts going to the lowest bidders, and insists upon the rigid fulfillment of the specifications. Demanding a fair return to the city for the money expended, there is not enough profit in the school contracts for the contractor- bosses, so these bosses order their puppets to keep the money for school purposes as low as possible so as to add larger sums to their favorite schemes, for which they de- mand the contracts whether they happen to be the lowest bidder or not. Does anyone here believe that our women would stand such outrageous and bold highwaymen methods if they had votes? Do you believe it would be possible for the Gang to skimp the school funds and deprive the thickly-populated outlying districts of high schools if our women had a vote on these loans? I do not believe it. I am by no means a recent convert to the question of female suffrage, for I have for years been convinced that women should have the same right as men to say who shall govern this country. I have found that in all organizations of a philanthropic, religious and charitable character, many women have been their mainstay; and every cause that has been righteous has had not only the hearty co-operation of noble women, but has been vastly aided by excellent executive ability and counsel of earnest, able women. There is no longer an experiment as to the real value of the franchise for women. It has been demonstrated wherever women vote that the effect of their suffrage has been good. Even without the right to vote I will guarantee to enlist a much greater army of women to join in a parade for the cause of more and better schools than it would be possible to get men to publicly put themselves on record for this greatly needed reform. I will vouch for over one thousand women that will rally to my call, for every three hundred men, for a public demonstration in the interest of the schools and good citizenship that any other dozen men can muster out with men as the protestants. Not because I should make the appeal, but because our women are sincere in the cause of civic betterment, and have the courage and patriotism to come out and be publicly counted in this war where very many men, who may really desire to see these betterments, fear that if they are known to advocate them it would act to their detriment politically and in other ways. I therefore assert, without any reservation, that if our women voted, the effect could not be otherwise than to improve conditions in Philadelphia. Here is a nucleus for a Patriotic League that would, in a remarkably short time, re-establish the fair name of Philadelphia, and sound the Quaker City's praises in all corners of the United States: "THE PATRIOTIC LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS OF PHILADELPHIA" THE PENNSYLVANIA LIMITED SUFFRAGE LEAGUE demands for women the full franchise, including the right to vote for the Presidential electors. The limitations we think advisable are intended to restrain the criminal and illiterate of both sexes from voting and are similar to those restrictions on voting already required by law in many northern and western states ; therefore, what we demand cannot be characterized as impractical or un-American. We do not want a property qualification, as we consider it undemocratic. We believe in justice and fair play between man and woman ; therefore, our proposed legislation will aim at placing restrictions on the unfit male voter and conferring on women the franchise, with similar restrictions. The League is strictly non-partisan. It is the friend of free speech, and its lecture platform is open to every intelligent man or woman who is interested in the question of the day, especially the problems of franchise reform. For the course of lectures given in Philadelphia during the season of 1909-10, we engaged able speakers to discuss the aforesaid problems from every possible standpoint. This leaflet is one of a series to be published by the League, in which eminent citizens will express freely their individual opinions on Woman Suffrage. We are always willing to promote and stimulate such discussions, but our methods and our policies are our own. If you want to learn more about the aims, the ideals and the plans of The Pennsylvania Limited Suffrage League, apply for information to one of the officials whose names and addresses follow : President : Miss Mary Winsor, Haverford P.O., Pa. Vice Presidents : Miss Richard Peters Mrs. Joseph P. Mumford Mrs. Russell Duane Mrs. Horatio Gates Lloyd Mrs. John Read Pettit Recording Secretary, Mrs. Imogen B. Oakley Corresponding Secretary: Mrs. Edward Yarnall Hartshorne, Merion, P. O., Pa. Treasurer: Mrs. Francis G. Okie, Berwyn P. O., Pa. ANNUAL DUES, $1.00 ALLIED PRINTING TRADES UNION LABEL COUNCIL PHILADELPHIA National Municipal League OBJECTS 1909 Office of the Secretary North American Building, Broad below Chestnut Philadelphia OFFICERS President CHARLES J. BONAPARTE Baltimore First Vice-President Second Vice-President CHARLES RICHARDSON THOMAS N. STRONG Philadelphia Portland, Oregon Third Vice-President HENRY L. McCUNE Kansas City Fourth Vice-President Fifth Vice-President WALTER L. FISHER GEORGE W. GUTHRIE Chicago Pittsburgh Secretary CLINTON ROGERS WOODRUFF Philadelphia Treasurer Chairman Ex. Com. GEORGE BURNHAM, Jr. HORACE E. DEMING Philadelphia New York National Municipal League THE object of the National Municipal League is the improvement of municipal government, not by any specific and hard and fast rule, but by the methods that experience has suggested for arousing public interest, securing capable officials and protecting the public welfare. Among the reasons why we think that your membership and interest will be helpful to the cause of efficient government are the following: (1) The League is the oldest and most active of all the organizations in its field; its work began in 1894 (2) The annual conferences of the League held in various cities of the Union have afforded opportunities for profitable discussion, and the published Proceedings are a recognized source of information, and expert discussion on these subjects, not elsewhere to be found. (3) It is composed of more than 180 civic and business organizations. It has over 1500 individual members, including the Governors of States (among them, Hughes, of New York; Deneen, of Illinois; Hoke Smith, of Georgia; Davidson, of Wisconsin); the mayors of many cities; cabinet officers; and the leading publicists of the country. (4) A Committee of the National Municipal League framed, and the League published, in 1900, "The Municipal Program," consisting of a Municipal Corporations Act and cognate Amendment to State Constitutions, both of which have practically been used by every Charter Commission and Constitutional Convention since that time, and have influenced the municipal charters in Cuba, Porto Rico, Hawaii and the Philippines. (5) Another Committee of the League has prepared a report on "Uniform Municipal Accounting," which has been approved and utilized by the United States Census Bureau and by eighty American cities, and the list is lengthening. (6) Through a system of standing committees of investigation the League is now preparing similar reports on such questions as "Nomination Reform," "Police," "Instruction in Municipal Government," "Municipal Taxation," and "Municipal Health and Sanitation," which are likely to be of similar use and service. (7) The League has become an open forum for all matters relative to city government and its central office is a source of information for all seeking knowledge on the subject. (8) The League is entirely non-partisan, and has no connection with national parties or issues. Although it deals solely with municipal problems, its work is also of primary importance from a purely national standpoint, because the purification of local politics is essential for the right character and composition of our national government in the same sense that healthy roots are essential for a vigorous tree. The dues of the League are $5.00 per year, entitling the members to participation in the meetings and to all the League's publications as they appear. We ask for membership, both as an evidence of interest in the cause and to increase the efficiency of the League. Every dollar of income goes straight to the purpose of the improvement of city government; and this is the time when every dollar so expended is likely to save a thousand dollars, by calling public attention to the possibilities of city government, without the too common waste and misapplication of funds. ALBERT BUSHNELL HART Chairman, Committee on Membership EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE HORACE E. DEMINO, Chairman, New York JAMES PHINNEY BAXTER, Portland, Me. ROBERT TREAT PAINE, JR., Boston HARVEY STUART CHASE, Boston ALBERT BUSHNELL HART, Cambridge CHARLES S. DEFOREST, New Haven DUDLEY TIBBITS, Troy GEORGE HAVEN PUTNAM, New York M. N. BAKER, New York E. H. PRENTICE, New York NORMAN HAPGOOD, New York WILLIAM G. LOW, Brooklyn FREDERIC ALMY, Buffalo MERWIN K. HART, Utica CLARENCE L. HARPER, Philadelphia THOMAS RAEBURN WHITE, Philadelphia J. HORACE MCFARLAND, Harrisburg OLIVER MCCLINTOCK, Pittsburgh H. D. W. ENGLISH, Pittsburgh CHARLES H. INGERSOLL, Orange, N. J. WILLIAM P. BANCROFT, Wilmington ELLIOT HUNT PENDLETON, Cincinnati MORTON D. HULL, Chicago J. L. HUDSON, Detroit JOHN A. BUTLER, Milwaukee DAVID P. JONES, Minneapolis DWIGHT F. DAVIS, St. Louis FRANK N. HARTWELL, Louisville ERNEST C. KONTZ, Atlanta JAMES H. CAUSEy, Denver FRANK J. SYMMES, San Francisco ERASTUS BRAINERD, Seattle CHARLES D. WILLARD, Los Angeles (Remarks by Mr. Edward H. Chandler, Secretary of the Boston Twentieth Century Club, at the Hearing in Philadelphia, on Friday, March 22, 1912.) Edited and published by THE PENNSYLVANIA LIMITED SUFFRAGE LEAGUE PREFACE BY THE EDITORS AN educational qualification is rapidly passing into our constitutions through a belief that voters should be more intelligent, and that this, on the whole, is best indicated by the ability to read and write. Such a restriction would be undemocratic if not coupled with provisions for a free and general education. Fourteen (14) States now have educational restrictions. (They are given here with the dates when such restrictions were adopted): Connecticut, 1855 and again in 1897 ; Massachusetts, 1857; Wyoming, 1889 ; Maine, 1893 ; California, 1894 ; Washington, 1896 ; Delaware, 1897; New Hampshire, 1903 ; Mississippi, 1890 ; South Carolina, 1895 ; Louisiana, 1898 ; Alabama, 1901 ; Virginia, 1902 ; North Carolina, 1902. (Arizona, which is just coming into the Union, has also an educational qualification in its Constitution.) We are told that an educational qualification is impossible to obtain, but if it had been obtained in so many States, why not in Pennsylvania ? The Pennsylvania Limited Suffrage League has drawn into its ranks many eminent persons opposed to universal suffrage, both for men and women. 1 SOME fifteen years ago the United States Senate was engaged in a discussion of certain proposed educational qualifications to be demanded of incoming immigrants. One of the Senators from Illinois bitterly opposed such restrictions and, as the climax of his irony, held up what he pleased to call "the fatal example of Massachusetts" as a "crime against humanity." The following article among the Amendments to the Constitution of Massachusetts constituted the crime: ARTICLE XX. - No person shall have the right to vote, or be eligible to office under the Constitution of this Commonwealth, who shall not be able to read the Constitution in English language, and write his name; provided, however, that the provisions of this amendment shall not apply to any person prevented by a physical disability from complying with its requisitions, nor to any person who now has the right to vote, nor to any persons who shall be sixty years of age or upwards at the time this amendment shall take effect. During the same debate it was erroneously stated - and curiously the mistake was made by a New England Senator - that Massachusetts was the only New England State that insisted on this requirement for its voters. As a matter of fact, such a requirement was placed in the Connecticut constitution in 1854, first of all the states. Massachusetts adopted it in 1857, and Maine followed in 1891. To-day, eleven* other states have followed the "fatal example" in the effort to secure an intelligent electorate. *In all, fifteen states (Editor's note). 2 The motive which actuated the people of Connecticut in 1854 to set this example was undoubtedly a fear of the ignorant foreigner. Over 400,000 immigrants came to the United States in that year, of whom few had any true conception of American ideals and methods of government. The discussions of the slavery question already claimed serious attention, and the New Englander was fearful lest the immigrant would ignorantly cast his influence with the sentiment of the South. There was also an unreasoning development of the spirit of "nativism" which over-magnified the possible dangers from foreign invasion. The attitude of mind is best expressed by the Governor of Massachusetts, Henry J. Gardner, in his second inaugural address delivered on January 9, 1857, when for the second time he urged the adoption of the educational qualification for voters as an amendment to the State Constitution. He said: "This purpose cannot properly be deemed intolerant or oppressive, for it is not proposed to interfere in any way with any rights whatsoever already acquired and at present existing. Every one now entitled to exercise the elective franchise, or to hold office, is to be, and should be, protected in those rights. It is merely desired to establish a legislative compact with the incoming race, that if they choose hereafter to make their home within our borders, they may do so, freely participating in our gratuitous educational privileges, protected by our laws, defended by our government, elevated by our republican institutions, but subject to the sole condition that they shall take no part in the selection of our rulers or the administration of 3 our government, until they are fitted by experience to understand its workings and appreciate its blessings. Not only our own interests, but theirs also necessitate this policy; the perpetuity of our political system demands it; the progress of humanity requires it; the teachings of our early statesmen inculcate it; the experience of our own lives teaches it; and our judgment, duty and patriotism all point to it as a primal, inevitable and absolute obligation." The amendment was ratified by the people of Massachusetts in 1857 by a vote of two to one. Notwithstanding the fear of the immigrant which has been referred to the underlying purpose in the amendment was never to limit the number of voters. Its purpose was avowedly to secure voters with at least a fair degree of intelligence. Along with the educational qualification Massachusetts strengthened its free school system. It said to the newcomer: We will do everything in our power to help you to become an intelligent voter. Do your part by putting yourself in the ranks of those who can intelligently receive and impart ideas and we will gladly receive you as one who has earned the right to participate in the government of our commonwealth. There has been no backward step in this policy. Year by year the educational opportunities for those of foreign birth have been extended. At the present time it is the law of the state that no illiterate minor, that is, no boy or girl who cannot read and write, between the ages of fourteen and sixteen, can be employed. All such must attend some day school until they have ceased to be numbered among the illiterates. The voting qualification has undoubtedly 4 proved a spur, urging every young man to conquer his disability. Evening schools have been provided throughout the state. Private philanthropy and the church have supplemented any lack in the state provisions. No question is ever raised in the state of any hardship produced by the state law. It is accepted as a fundamental principle that the simple qualifications of being able to read English and to write one's name are absolutely essential for one who is in these days to participate intelligently in the election of public officials or in passing judgment upon public questions. Some study of the figures of illiteracy in the United States and in Massachusetts will throw light on the value of educational qualification. According to the census of 1900, 10.7% of the whole population over ten years of age could not write their own language. Of these, a very large number belonged to alien races, the negroes, Chinese, Indian and others. 12.9% of the whole number of illiterates of the class mentioned were foreign-born whites; 5.7% were whites, of native parentage. In Massachusetts, in 1900, 6.2% of the whole population over ten years of age were illiterates, as compared with 10.7% in the United States. Of this 6.2% of illiterates, over 5.5% were foreign-born. More suggestive than these are figures showing how the illiterate male of voting age in Massachusetts is slowly being eliminated. The following tables were prepared by Mr. H. G. Wadlin, who was at the time the Chief of the Massachusetts Bureau of Statistics. The first of these tables shows the situation with reference to illiteracy in the first generation of male immi- 5 grants of voting age whose parents were foreigners. The second table shows how illiteracy decreased in the second generation. TABLE I Percentages of native-born male illiterates of voting age, of the total male native-born population of voting age : North Atlantic States ..... 2.4 South Atlantic States ..... 25.1 North Central States ..... 3.6 South Central States ..... 23.5 Western States ....... 4.7 Massachusetts ........ 1. TABLE II Percentages of native-born illiterate male whites (of native parentage) of voting age, of the total illiterate native-born male white population (of native percentage) of voting age : North Atlantic States ..... 2.1 South Atlantic States ..... 12.2 North Central States ..... 3.5 South Central States ..... 11.5 Western States ...... 2.8 Massachusetts ........ .6 Without doubt the educational requirement for voters has been a large factor in bringing about this low percentage of illiteracy in the Bay State. Whether it is wise to incorporate this requirement into the constitution of other states depends chiefly on what a voter is expected to do. If his ballot is intended to serve no other purpose than as a counter to be played by some superior intelligence as a means of electing to office men who will do all the thinking that is necessary for the people, then it will make little difference whether the voter is illiterate or not. But if a 6 voter is himself expected to pass judgment of questions of public policy, to answer yes or no to legislative measures, to select public officials because they represent ideas, then the capacity to read the printed word and to sign one's name might be assumed in the vast majority of cases to be absolutely essential to a proper use of the ballot. Every state has the right to place conditions about the privilege of voting. These conditions are the minimum safeguards for the greatest good of the greatest number. There is need not of more but of better qualified voters. Voting will never be considered as a duty and a public trust if it is treated by the state as a function requiring the exercise of no intelligence and indicating nothing of personal quality in the voter. Massachusetts already refers many questions back to the voter's judgment. She expects her voters to discriminate between the corrupt and the incorrupt in the choice of her legislators. She wants her government conducted for all the people, but she knows that whoever has not earned the right to vote with intelligence will not cast a ballot which fulfils the people's needs and will prevent, rather than establish, the people's rule. Let the "fatal example" of Massachusetts spread. 7 The Pennsylvania Limited Suffrage League wants the full franchise for women (excluding the criminal and illiterate of both sexes.) These limitations are already required in a majority of the states. If you join us, you are at liberty to join as many other suffrage leagues as you please. We are adent suffragists, but not militant. There are no dues and you are not obliged to work, but we want a large membership. Men are eligible for membership. You may become a member of the Pennsylvania Limited by sending your name and address to Mrs. Edward Y. Hartshorne Merion P. O., Penna. Price of Pamphlet, 5 Cents The Pennsylvania Limited Suffrage League wants the full franchise for women (excluding the criminal and illiterate of both sexes.) These limitations are already required in a majority of the states. If you join us, you are also at liberty to join as many other suffrage leagues as you please. We are ardent suffragists, but non-militant. You may become a member of the Pennsylvania Limited by writing your name and address below. There are not dues and you are not obliged to work, but we want a large membership. [*322*] Name Helen James O'Brien (Mrs [?]) Address 4806 [?] PO april 4 1911 [?] [?] (Give this card to an usher or stamp it and mail it) MRS. EDWARD YARNALL HARTSHORNE Secretary Pennsylvania Limited Suffrage League MERION P.O. MONTGOMERYCO., PA. PHILADELPHIA JAN 25 1911 THIS SIDE OF CARD IS FOR ADDRESS ONLY Mrs Sdw. yarnall Hartshorne Merion Pa The Pennsylvania Limited Suffrage League wants the full franchise for women (excluding the criminal and illiterate of both sexes.) These limitations are already required in a majority of the states. If you join us, you are also at liberty to join as many other suffrage leagues as you please. We are ardent suffragists, but non-militant. You may become a member of the Pennsylvania Limited by writing your name and address below. There are no dues and you are not obliged to work, but we want a large membership 322 Name Helen James o'Brien (Mrs [ardi?b?ed] M.) Address 4806 [Tri?ity] Pl April 4 1911 [N?]. pleila 9[?] (Give this card to an usher or stamp it and mail it) THE EQUAL FRANCHISE SOCIETY SECOND ANNUAL MEETING, SATURDAY, JANUARY 28, AT 3 P.M. AT THE HOUSE OF MRS. JOHN WINTERS BRANNAN WILL ADDRESS THE MEETING ON THE MILITANT MOVEMENT IN ENGLAND AND THE WOMAN'S POLITICAL UNION OF NEW YORK MRS. BRANNAN WILL TELL INFORMALLY OF HER EXPERIENCE IN ENGLAND DURING THE RECENT SUFFRAGE CAMPAIGN EACH MEMBER OF THE SOCIETY MAY BRING ONE FRIEND SOPHIA H. DULLES, CORRESPONDING SECRETARY REPORT The Pennsylvania Limited Suffrage League 1911 REPORT OF THE PENNSYLVANIA LIMITED SUFFRAGE LEAGUE "WE DEMAND FOR WOMEN THE FULL FRANCHISE WITH RESTRICTIONS EXCLUDING THE CRIMINAL AND ILLITERATE OF BOTH SEXES." 1911 OFFICERS FOR 1911 PRESIDENT Miss Mary Windsor, Haverford, Pa. VICE-PRESIDENTS Mrs. Richard Peters Mrs. Joseph P. Mumford Mrs. Russell Duane Mrs. Horatio Gates Lloyd Mrs. John Read Pettit TREASURER Mrs. Francis G. Okie. Berwyn, Pa. Recording Secretary Mrs. Imogen B. Oakley Corresponding Secretary Mrs. Edward Yarnall Hartshorne, Merion Station, Pa. OFFICERS FOR 1912 PRESIDENT Miss Mary Winsor, Haverford, Pa. VICE-PRESIDENT Mrs. John Read Pettit Mrs. Oswald Chew Mrs. Russell Duane Mrs. John Scollay Miss Elizabeth McKean Rhodes Recording Secretary Mrs. Imogen B. Oakley Corresponding Secretary and Treasurer Mrs. Edward Yarnall Hartshorne, Merion Station, Pa. ADVISORY BOARD Mrs. Joseph P. Mumford Mrs. James D. Winsor Mrs. Richard Peters Mrs. S. Burns Weston Miss Anne H. Wharton Mrs. Otis Skinner OUTLINE OF WORK DONE BY THE PENNSYLVANIA LIMITED SUFFRAGE LEAGUE Season of 1910-1911. In entering upon our season of active work, it was decided at a business meeting, held on November 21st, 1910, at the Plastic Club, to take two decidedly new steps - to abolish all dues and to make men eligible to membership in our league. The results have more than justified the wisdom of these innovations. Our membership has increased since that date from 115 to over 500, and generous contributions have more than compensated for the loss of the $1 dues - donations to the amount of $619.45 having been received during the year. It was also decided to engage the use of the Plastic Club rooms for regular meetings every Thursday afternoon from December through April. Accordingly twenty minutes were held there most successfully - the average attendance being between 50 and 60 persons. Several times more than 100 being present. Speakers were engaged and a varied program arranged. The following is a list of the speakers and the subjects discussed at these meetings. December 8th - Mr. Fred S. Hall, Sec. Pennsylvania Child Labor Association. "Accomplishments and Needs in Child Labor Legislation." December 15th - Miss Alice Paul, "The Legal Disabilities of Women in Pennsylvania." (Since printed in pamphlet form and for sale by our League). December 22 - Miss Mary Winsor, "The Practical Workings of Woman Suffrage in Colorado." December 29 - Miss Beatrice Forbes-Robertson, "Some Sentiments Connected with Woman Suffrage." January 12--Miss Marjorie Johnson, investigator for the Consumer's League. January 19--Mrs. Horatio Gates Lloyd, Miss Mary Ingham, Miss Margaret Klingelsmith, Assistant Law Librarian of the University of Pennsylvania. Discussion : "Have the English Militant Suffragettes Helped or Hurt the Suffrage Cause in England and America?" January 26--Dr. Robert N. Willson, "Women Suffrage and Social Hygiene." February 9--Miss Alice Carpenter, of Boston, "Open air Meetings." February 23--Miss Martha Gruening and Miss Mary Winsor. Debate: "Universal or Limited Suffrage?" March 9--Miss Frances Perkins, of New York, "Woman Suffrage and the White Slave Trade." March 16--Miss Louie Bennett, of Dublin, Ireland. "Woman Suffrage Movement from the Point of View of an Irish Militant Suffragette." March 23--Dr. Scott Nearing of the University of Pennsylvania.. "Woman Suffrage." Miss Harriet Dulles, of the Equal Franchise Society, "Shall Women Serve on the Police Force?" March 30--Miss Florence E. Allen, affirmative. Mrs. C. Houston Goudiss, negative. "Should Suffragists Ask for a Limited Franchise?" April 13--Mr George L. Reed, of Harrisburg, "The Status of Women in Pennsylvania." April 20--Mrs. Minnie J. Reynolds, of Colorado, "Practical Workings of Woman Suffrage in Colorado." April 27--Mrs. Lucia Ames Mead, of Boston "Woman Suffrage and Universal Peace." Business meetings were held at the Plastic Club on the first Thursday of every month and were always open to the public. Our thanks are due to the ladies of our League who willingly presided at these Plastic Club meetings and provided the tea, etc., out of their private resources, this saving the League considerable expense and adding much to the pleasure of the meetings. Other meetings were held as follows: November 27--"The Lighthouse," Kensington. Speakers: Mr. R. R. Porter Bradford, Miss Mary Winsor, Miss Beatrice Forbes-Robertson. February 8--Southwark Neighborhood House. Speakers: Mr. S. Burns Weston, Miss Mary Winsor, Miss Alice Carpenter, of Boston. March 30--Friendship Hall, 1609-1611 Columbia Ave. Speakers: Miss Florence E. Allen, of Utah ; Miss Mary Winsor. April 3--Witherspoon Hall, Miss Sylvia Pankhurst. April 20--Ardmore Y. M. C. A. Hall/ Speakers: Mrs. Minnie J. Reynolds and Miss Mary Winsor. On Thursday, February 16th, at the Broad Street Theatre, the Pennsylvania Limited Suffrage League, The Equal Franchise Society and the College Equal Suffrage League (Pennsylvania Branch), presented under their combined auspices three clever suffrage plays, "Before the Dawn," "A Woman's Influence," "How the Vote Was Won." These plays were under the direction of Mrs. Otis Skinner and Miss Beatrice Forbes-Robertson and were most successful. During the session of 1911, three different bills asking for "Votes for Women" were presented to the Pennsylvania Legislature. One was drawn up by Judge Edward W. Biddle fo the Pennsylvania Limited Suffrage League and asked for the full franchise for women, with reasonable restrictions to exclude the criminal and literate of both sexes. This bill was introduced in the Senate by the Hon. Ernest L. Tustin, of Philadelphia, and in the House of Representatives by David Fitzgerald, of Jenkintown. All the suffrage societies of the State and the one anti-suffrage association were given a joint hearing before the General Judiciary Committee of the Legislature on March 14th, 1911, in the Senate Chamber of the Capitol Building at Harrisburg, and every courtesy was extended to the delegates who went up to Harrisburg to attend the meeting. The hearing lasted for one hour and a half and the speeches were listed to with respect and close attention. Miss Florence E. Allen, of Utah; Mrs. Joseph P. Mumforc, of Philadelphia, and Miss Mary Winsor, spoke admirable on behalf of our bill. Later this whole subject was referred to the Commission appointed to Revise the Election Laws of Pennsylvania and this Commission has invited our League to take part in a public hearing to be given in Philadelphia at a date not later than March 15th, 1912. The arrangement for this meeting is to be as follows: One hour to Universal Suffragists; one hour to Anti-Suffragists; one hour to Pennsylvania Limited Suffrage League, and one hour for rebuttal of arguments. Besides the meetings conducted by out League, Miss Mary Winsor addressed a large number of clubs and organizations throughout Pennsylvania and elsewhere by special invitation. It was largely due to the work of our League, that the subject of Woman Suffrage was put, for the first time, on the official program of the State Federation of Pennsylvania Women, at their Fifteenth Annual Meeting, held at Scranton, Pa., October 18, 19, 20, 1910. Miss Winsor was asked to speak on "Limited Suffrage." This year, on October 20th, Miss Winsor addressed an even larger audience--the National American Woman Suffrage Association--which met at Louisville, Kentucky, on the subject of "Propaganda." Following is a list of other organizations which invited Miss Winsor to address them: She spoke sometimes on "Limited Suffrage," sometimes on the general subject of "Votes for Women." 1910. Nov. 15. The Saturday Club of Wayne Nov. 17. National Municipal League, annual meeting at Buffalo. Miss Winsor read a paper on "The Practical Working of Woman Suffrage in Municipalities." Nov. 24. Williamsport, Pa. Nov. 26. Williamsport, Pa. Nov. 27. Williamsport, Pa. Nov. 29. Civic Club of Renovo, Pa. Dec. 1. Western Consumers' League, at Pittsburgh. Mar. 31. Miss Wright's School, Bryn Mawr, Pa. April 6. Business Woman's Club, Bryn Mawr, Pa. April 19. Suffrage meeting, Newport, Del. April 20. Ardmore Y. M. C. A. Oct. 10. Council of Jewish Women, Philadelphia. Oct. 16. Study Club, Kane, Pa. Oct. 27. Wage-Earners' Political Equality Club, Pittsburgh, Pa. Mar. 28. Congress of north Western District of State Federation of Pennsylvania Women. Nov. 7. Century Club, West Chester, Pa. Nov. 14. Moravian Seminary, Bethlehem, Pa. Suffrage work in the country towns is much needed and brings gratifying results in converts and interest. C. R. HARTSHORNE, Cor. Secretary. TREASURER'S REPORT PENNSYLVANIA LIMITED SUFFRAGE LEAGUE November 21st, 1910, to November 30th, 1911. Receipts Balance on hand, November 21st, 1910................................. $165.95 Donations .......................................................................................... 619.45 Collections at meetings ............................................................... 258.66 Sales literature, etc. ....................................................................... 70.30 Profits from Suffrage Plays, February 16th, 1911 .............. 198.14 Receipts from Sylvia Pankhurst's meeting, April 3rd, 1911 ...................................................................................... 220.40 Interest ................................................................................................ 4.82 ___________ $1,537.73 Expenditures Rent ........................................................................................................ $301.50 Extra expenses at meetings .......................................................... 55.50 Speakers (fees, traveling expenses, etc.) .................................. 380.81 Printing, advertising and clerical work....................................... 371.88 "Votes for Women" transparency, advertising Sylvia Pankhurst's meeting ..................................................... 42.00 Float for New York parade, May 6th, 1911................................ 110.00 Postage and expressage .................................................................. 60.40 Literature, etc. ....................................................................................... 105.37 Club Dues (State Federation Penna. Women) .......................... 12.00 Sundries .................................................................................................. 12.50 ___________ $1,451.96 In bank, November 30th, 1911 ....................................................... 85.77 ___________ Total.............................................................................................$1,537.73 CLEMENTINA THODES HARTSHORNE, Treasurer. LIST OF CONTRIBUTIONS NOVEMBER Mrs. Harry E. Kohn ...................................... $2.00 DECEMBER Mrs. Charles W. Ruschenberger ........... 100.00 Miss Amy Hartshorne ............................... 6.50 Mrs. Henry S. Jeanes ................................. 25.00 JANUARY Mrs. James D. Winsor ............................... 25.00 Mrs. Edward Y. Hartshorne ...................... 5.00 Judge Edward W. Biddle ......................... 2.00 Miss Blanche Nevin ................................... 1.00 Mr. William Henry Wetherill .................. 25.00 Mrs. Lawton Kendrick .............................. 1.00 Mrs. Edward W. Biddle ............................. 2.00 FEBRUARY Mrs. George Woolven ............................... 1.00 Mr. Edward Y. Hartshorne ....................... 10.00 Mrs. Edward Y. Hartshorne ..................... 1.00 Miss Emily Kaighn Smith ......................... 10.00 Mrs. H. F. Hall ............................................... 2.00 Mrs. M. J. Ensign ......................................... 1.00 MARCH Mrs. Ida C. Wilcox ........................(Harrisburg fund) 10.00 Miss Mary Wilcox.......................... " " 5.00 Mme. E. W. de Thodorovitch.... " " 2.00 Miss Florence Addicks ............... " " 3.00 Mrs. J. M. Solomon ..................... " " 1.00 Miss Mary M. Tyler ...................... " " 2.00 Mrs. M. L. Bioren .......................... " " 10.00 Mrs. Henry C. Register ............... " " 10.00 Mrs. Arthur Dickson .................... " " 5.00 Mrs. Benjamin Coates ................ " " 5.00 Mrs. William E. Somers .................................................. 2.00 Mrs. Charles W. Ruschenberger ................................ 30.00 Anonymous ....................................................................... 19.45 APRIL Mr. and Mrs. Oswald Chew ......................................... 2.00 Mrs. Rodman E. Griscom .............................................. 5.00 Mrs. Thomas Robins ...................................................... 10.00 Mrs. Bakewell-Green ..................................................... 2.00 Miss Marion Mott ........................................................... 10.00 Mrs. J. W. Schell ............................................................... 2.00 Miss Esther C. M. Steele ............................................... 1.00 JUNE, JULY AUGUST Mrs. J. C. Gabriel .............................................................. 5.00 Mrs. Wagner-Smith ........................................................ 1.00 Mrs. Florence K. Rowens................................................ 1.00 Mrs. Joseph L. Woolston ............................................... 15.00 Miss Louisa Coale ............................................................ 3.00 Mrs. W. C. Alderson ........................................................ 1.00 Miss Lucy Davis ................................................................ 5.00 Miss Lida H. Ashbridge ................................................. 5.00 Mrs. W. J. Suplee ............................................................. 5.00 Mrs. Edward W. Biddle .................................................. 2.50 SEPTEMBER Miss Mary Winsor 100.00 OCTOBER Mrs. Horatio Gates Lloyd 25.00 Special Printing Fund, Miss Alice Paul's Pamphlet Mrs. William S. Grant, Jr. 25.00 Mr. C. Stuart Patterson 10.00 Mrs. Charlemagne Tower 5.00 Mrs. Walter Horstmann 5.00 Mrs. Samuel Chew 5.00 Dr. George Woodward 20.00 Mr. George Wharton Pepper 10.00 Mrs. Travis Cochran 10.00 Mrs. Joseph Gazzam 5.00 Total $619.45 LIMITED SUFFRAGE In "Our State Constitutions" (1907), by James Quayle Dealy, Ph. D., Professor of Social and Political Science, Brown University, Providence, Rhode Island, in Chapter IV on Suffrage and Elections, we find the following interesting statements: "Suffrage.-Our States have the right to declare in their constitutions who shall exercise suffrage within their several jurisdictions. The restrictions on this power in the national constitution are simple and few in number. Our democratic tendency is shown by the fact whereas in the revolutionary period the privilege of suffrage was held by less than 6 per cent.. The per cent. was even larger in 1870, but restrictions have since crept in. It was once common in thickly settled States to allow aliens who had taken out their first naturalization papers to vote even in national elections. Nine States only still retain this provision (Arkansas, South Dakota, Indiana, Texas, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, Oregon, Wisconsin). Six have changed within the last ten years. *** An educational qualification is rapidly passing into our constitutions through a belief that voters should be more intelligent, and that this on the whole is best indicated by the ability to read and write. Such a restriction would be undemocratic if not couples with provisions for a free and general education. Fourteen (14) States now have educational restrictions." (They are given here with the dates when such restrictions were adopted): "Connecticut, 1855 and again in 1897; Massachusetts, 1857; Wyoming, 1889; Maine, 1893; California, 1894; Washington, 1896; Delaware, 1897; New Hampshire, 1903; Mississippi, 1890; South Carolina, 1895; Louisiana, 1898; Alabama, 1901; Virginia, 1902; North Carolina, 1902." (Arizona, which is just coming into the Union, has also an educational qualification in its constitution.) Besides these restrictions there are in practically all constitutions prohibitions of suffrage to minors under twenty-one years of age, to idiots, insane persons, and persons convicted of crime." Definite agitation for women's suffrage has been carried on since 1848. Six (6) States at the present time allow women full suffrage--Wyoming, 1889; Colorado, 1893; Utah, 1895; Idaho, 1896. The State of Washington conferred suffrage upon women, November 8, 1910, and California in October, 1911. TREASURER'S ANNUAL REPORT 1913-1914 OF THE PENNSYLVANIA LIMITED EQUAL [SUFFRAGE] [*SUFFRAGE*] LEAGUE OF PHILADELPHIA November 30th, 1913, to December 1st, 1914 Receipts On hand, November 30th, 1913.....$274.57 Donations.....202.10 Collections.....219.17 Sale of Literature...27.10 Sale Baking Powder.....31.00 Sale M. Antin Lecture Tickets.....227.50 Sale Birthday Party Tickets.....111.00 Expenses Printing, Postage, Clerical work, etc.....$188.75 Rent.....190.50 Club dues.....30.00 Speakers.....239.50 Parade demonstration.....100.00 Commission on ticket sale.....2.80 Servants.....5.00 Costumes for Birthday Party Play.....15.00 Baking Powder sales.....95.25 Balance, Gerard Trust Co., Dec. 1st, 1914.....225.64 ——— $1092.44 NAMES OF CONTRIBUTORS Mrs. James Windsor.....$10.00 Mrs. Edward Troth.....1.00 Miss Natalie S. Barnes.....3.00 Mrs. Emily M. Bishop.....10.00 Miss Mary Windsor.....40.50 Miss Elizabeth D. G. Matlack......2.00 Mrs. Richard Peters.....5.00 Mrs. John Loveland.....1.50 Mrs. Gertrude B. Biddle.....5.00 Mrs. E.Y. Hartshorne.....10.00 Mrs. Calvin Pardee.....10.00 Mrs. D. B. C. Catherwood.....5.00 Mrs. Mary R. Wilcox.....2.00 Mrs. Ferree Britton.....5.00 Miss Mott.....50.00 Mrs. H. F. Hall.....1.00 Mrs. and Miss Somers.....3.00 Mrs. Nevis......5.00 Mrs. Katherine G. Kendrick.....5.00 Mrs. Russel Duane.....5.00 Miss Lila M. Wright......10.00 Mrs. Clement A. Griscom.....5.00 Miss Spackman.....1.10 Miss Anna Bright.....5.00 Miss Isabel Hunter.....2.00 Total.....$202.10 Lina Ives Britton, Treasurer. Outline of the Legal Position of Women in Pennsylvania (Including Changes Made in the Law By the 1911 Legislatures) Compiled ALICE PAUL, M. A. with introductory note by OWEN J. ROBERTS. L. L. B. Professor of Law at the University of Pennsylvania Price 10c Post-paid 12c Copies may be obtained from Pennsylvania State Woman Suffrage Associations, 208 Hale Building, Philadelphia, or from Miss Mary Winsor, Haverford P.O., Pa INTRODUCTORY NOTE I have gone carefully over Miss Paul's work, and, in my opinion, it is entirely accurate, and very well arranged. The work have been carefully done, and there seems to be nothing to add to it. Its excellent features are its method of arrangement, and the shortness and clarity of the statement of the various propositions. OWEN J. ROBERTS. YEAR BOOK WOMAN SUFFRAGE SOCIETY OF THE COUNTY OF PHILADELPHIA 1914-1915 YEAR BOOK WOMAN SUFFRAGE SOCIETY OF THE COUNTY OF PHILADELPHIA 1914-1915 WOMAN SUFFRAGE SOCIETY OF THE COUNTY OF PHILADELPHIA The first woman suffrage association in Pennsylvania was organized in the hall of the Mercantile Library, Philadelphia, December 22, 1869. Miss Mary Grew was elected President, Miss Annie Heacock Secretary, and Mrs. Charlotte L. Peirce Director. In 1892 this, the Pennsylvania Woman Suffrage Association, became a strictly delegated body, and the Woman Suffrage Society of the County of Philadelphia was organized December 9, 1892, with about one hundred members and the following officers: Honorary President, MISS MARY GREW President, MISS JANE CAMPBELL Secretary, MISS ANNIE HEACOCK The President, Miss Jane Campbell, remained in office until 1912, when Mrs. E. H. P. Burns was elected and served one year. Mrs. Burns declined re-election, and Mrs. J. D. Thomas was made President, resigning in November, 1914. The Woman Suffrage Society of the County of Philadelphia, the oldest daughter of the Pennsylvania Woman Suffrage Association and one of the oldest woman suffrage societies of the United States, at present numbers nearly eleven hundred, and welcomes to its membership every man and woman interested in true democracy. 3 OFFICERS Honorary President, MISS JANE CAMPBELL Honorary Vice-President, MRS. CHARLOTTE L. PEIRCE Honorary Vice-President, MISS ANNIE HEACOCK Honorary Vice-President, MRS. MARY T. KENDERDINE Honorary Vice-President, MRS. E. H. P. BURNS Honorary Vice-President, MRS. ANNIE D. FLECK President,---- Vice-President, MRS. PASCHALL H. COGGINS Second Vice-President, MISS GERTRUDE ATKINSON Corresponding Secretary, MISS SARA D. CHAMBERS Recording Secretary, MISS JULIA LEWIS Treasurer, DR. KATE W. BALDWIN Auditors, MRS. OLIVE POND AMIES MRS. CHARLES C. COLLINS COMMITTEE ON ORGANIZATION MRS. E. H. P. BURNS MISS JULIA LEWIS DR. ALICE M. NORTON 4 LIFE MEMBERS Acker, Mrs. Finley...4943 Rubicam Ave., German-town Adams, Mrs. J. S....1921 Green St. Adams, Miss Lida Stokes...1921 Green St. Adolphson, Miss Louise H....214 W. Logan Sq. Allen, Dr. Mary E....137 N. 21st St. Allen, Miss Laura..."College Arms," Deland, Florida Allen, Miss Sarah J....4209 Baltimore Ave. Allen, Miss W. F....1423 N. 15th St, Anthony, Miss Lucy E....Moylan, Pa. Anthony, Miss Anna...98 W. Corbin St. Ashman, Hon. William N....4400 Spruce St. Ashman, Mrs. William N....4400 Spruce St. Avery, Mrs. Rachel Foster Atkinson, Miss Emily Q....4106 Locust St. Atkinson, Miss Gertrude...4106 Locust St. Arrighi, Mrs. Mary Middleton...4201 Viola St. Amrain, Mrs. David W....624 W. Cliveden Ave. Bagg, Miss Jessie S....1416 Ritner St. Baker, Mrs. H. Preston...P. O. B. 400 Coatesville, Pa. Baldwin, Miss Helen...438 N. 33rd St. Baldwin, Dr. Kate W....1117 Spruce St. Baldwin, Miss Virginia...438 N. 33rd St. Balderston, Mrs. E. M....Devon Barton, Mrs. E. C....1919 Arch St. Baxter, Miss E. Knox...830 Pine St. Beates, Mrs. Henry, Jr....260 S. 16th St. Blankenburg, Mr. Rudolph...214 W. Logan Sq. Blankenburg, Mrs. L. L....214 W. Logan Sq. 5 Blankenburg, Miss Lucretia 214 W. Logan Sq. Boone, Dr. Emma V. . . . . . . 3116 Ludlow St. Bowyer, Dr. Maud . . . . . . . . 1813 Chestnut St. Brazier, Mrs. J. H. . . . . . . . . 1803 Pine St. Brazier, Miss E. J. . . . . . . . . 1803 Pine St. Breadin, Miss Anna M. . . . . 3041 Susquehanna Ave. Brock, Miss Frances J. . . . . 1710 Chestnut St. Burmester, Miss S. W. . . . . 1903 Green St. Burrows, Miss Elizabeth . . . 8th St., Oak Lane, Pa. Blackburn, Miss Laura . . . . 3808 Walnut St. Burnham, Miss Mary A. . . . 3401 Powelton Ave. ✓ Burnham, Mrs. A. L. . . . . . . Berwin, Pa. ✓Bullock, Mrs. George A. . . . Haverford, Pa. Butt, Dr. Miriam M. . . . . . . . 1701 Chestnut St. Bowman, Miss Amy C. . . . . 3316 Arch St. Barnes, Mrs. Earl . . . . . . . . 3640 Chestnut St. Barnes, Mr. Earl . . . . . . . . . 3640 Chestnut St. Benkert, Miss Carrie . . . . . 4003 Baltimore Ave. Benkert, Miss Josephine . .4003 Baltimore Ave. Carroll, Miss Emma H. . . . . 1629 S. 16th St. Campbell, Miss Emily . . . . . 202 S. 43rd St. Campbell, Miss Katherine J. 4817 Baltimore Ave. Calvert, Mrs. W. S. . . . . . . . 4808 Fairmount Ave. ✓ Chambers, Mrs. Mary P. . . . Overbrook Chambers, Miss Sara D. . . . . 5300 Media St. Cochran, Mrs. Fannie . . . . . . 131 S. 22nd St. Child, Miss Rachel A. . . . . . . Langhorne, Pa. Clark, Dr. Elizabeth F. C. . . . 1709 Pine St. Coffman, Miss Grace . . . . . 1311 N. 15th St. Comegys, Mrs. Walter D. . . 12 Chestnut Ave., Chestnut Hill ✓ Cook, Miss Ellen Newbold . . Norristown, Pa. Day, Mrs. Frances . . . . . . . . Clapier St. Davis, Miss Lucy . . . . . . . . . 1822 Pine St. ✓ Dean, Mrs. Mary B. . . . . . . . Hollidaysburg, Pa. De Pierra, Miss Martina . . . . 1531 Euclid Ave. 6 Devenney, Miss Sallie . . . . . . 1919 Spring Garden St. Devine, Mrs. M. K. . . . . . . . . . London, England Deyo, Rev. Amanda . . . . . . . . Mt. Lebanon, N. Y. Dodge, Mrs. James M. . . . . . Clapier St. and McKean Ave., Germantown Dornan, Miss Margaret S. . . 1609 N. 16th St. Dornan, Miss Mary . . . . . . . . 1609 N. 16th St. Douredoure, Dr. Eveleen . . . 4107 Baltimore Ave. ✓ Downing, Mrs. B. H. . . . . . . . Moylan, Del. Co. Dungan, Mrs. S. W. . . . . . . . 2014 Green St. Dwier, Miss M. E. . . . . . . . . . 1937 N. 12th St. De Moll, Mrs. Josephine M. 282 W. Rittenhouse St., Germantown Dobbins, Miss Laura E. . . . . 1811 Arch St. Dercum, Dr. Clara T. . . . . . . 810 N. Broad St. Dalmas, Miss Sophia . . . . . 1635 Chestnut St. Estabrook, Mrs. G. L., Jr. . . 1913 N. 18th St. Evans, Mrs. Louis P. . . . . . . "The Tracy," 36th and Chestnut St. Evans, Mrs. Sarah A. . . . . . 1918 Mt. Vernon St. Eissler, Miss Mary . . . . . . . 4613 Wayne Ave. Eissler, Miss Louise . . . . . . 4613 Wayne Ave. ✓ Fagan, Miss Estelle . . . . . . Daylesford, Pa. Fay, Miss Emma A. . . . . . . 215 Queen Lane, Germantown Fels, Mrs. Samuel S. . . . . 39th and Walnut Sts. Fleck, Mrs. Annie Dick . . . . . 4101 Chester Ave. Fleck, Miss Helen A. . . . . . . . 4101 Chester Ave. Fleck, Miss Marion G. . . . . . . 4101 Chester Ave. Fleming, Mrs. David . . . . . . . 5223 Malcolm St. Focht, Dr. Annie F. . . . . . . . . 1831 Chestnut St. Formad, Dr. Marie K. . . . . . . 927 N. Broad St. Fisher, Dr. Mary . . . . . . . . . . 1911 Arch St. Francis, Miss Vida Hunt . . . Bellevue-Stratford Fahnestock, Mrs. C. H. . . . . 21 Linden Ave., Rutledge, Pa. 7 Getty, Dr. Mary...India for two years Goodwin, Dr. A. Helena...3926 Chestnut St. Gorman, Miss Margaret S....1308 N. 24th St. Goudiss, Mrs. Alberta Moorhouse...255 Farragut Terrace Graham, Miss Emily...Cynwyd, Pa. Greaney, Mrs. H.F. ...Cynwyd, Pa. Greenwalt, Mrs. Mary Hallock ...1424 Master St. Gregory, Mrs. J. S. ...4546 Baltimore Ave. Groff, Miss Alice M...222 N. 13th St. Griscom, Dr. Mary W...Not in the U.S. this winter Greenough, Mrs. S.C. ...4810 Trinity Place Greenough, Miss Cornelia...4810 Trinity Place Garsed, Mrs. Mary E. ...The Runnymede, Atlantic City Garrett, Miss Mary E. ...Bryn Mawr Goff, Miss Florence S. ...1812 Green St. Grandlees, Mrs. Robert E. ...4507 Spruce St. Guthrie, Miss Nellie W. ...1813 N. 16th St. Gurtley, Esther M. ...101 Gowen Ave. Haight, Mrs. James...424 Almond St. Hale, Mrs. Henry S. ...1510 N. Broad St. Hall, Mrs. H. F. ...111 York Road, Jenkinstown, Pa. Halligan, Mrs. Katherine G. 3401 Powelton Ave. Hammer, Mrs. Louise...1806 N. Park Ave. Harper, Mrs. T. Roberts...1921 N. 12th St. Harton, Mrs. Pembroke D. 1721 Girard Ave. Heacock, Miss Annie....Wyncote Heacock, Miss Jane...Wyncote Heacock, Miss Martha...Wyncote Head, Miss Harriet F. ...109 W. Chelten Ave. Heilner, Mrs. Samuel...4207 Walnut St., Spring Lake, N.J. Henderson, Miss Helen W. ...Academy Fine Arts Henderson, Miss Virginia...1505 Arch St. [*8*] Hubbs, Miss Adah...1311 N. 15th St. Hunt, Mrs. Josephine D. ...2014 Green St. Horn, Miss Katherine S. ...Belgravia Hillman, Mrs. Charles H. ...Haddonfield, N.J. Ingham, Miss Mary H. ...333 S. 16th St. Ingram, Mr. William A. ...729 N. 16th St. James, Mrs. Walter...260 S. 9th St. Janney, Miss Susan W. ...1627 Spruce St. Jayne, Mrs. H. W. ...Elkins Park, Pa. Johnson, Mrs. Lewis M. ...4816 Windsor Ave. Justice, Mrs. Josephine B. ...2023 Pine St. Justice, Mr. Henry...2023 Pine St. Jones, Er. Eleanor C. ...1531 N. 15th St. Kenderdine, Mrs. Mary F. ...616 Carpenter St. Keller, Dr. Ida...1001 S. 47th St. Kelley, Miss Margaret...323 S. 17th St. Klahr, Miss Emma...1907 Chestnut St. Koch, Miss E. Clara...1619 N. 19th St. King, Mrs. C.L.F. ...1523 Poplar St. Kelly, Mr. Henry...West Chester Kromer, Miss Louise...1722 N. 19th St. Kusel, Dr. M.H. Stilwell...1831 Chestnut St. Kusel, Dr. George C. ...1831 Chestnut St. Kaufman, Mrs. ...3312 Hamilton St. Keyes, Mrs. Emily Longstreth ...5802 Greene St. Kinsey, Miss Helen F. ...1418 N. 7th St. Leeds Mrs. John Bacon...Moorestown, N.J. Lewis, Mrs. Charlotte S. ...3405 Powelton Ave. Lindsay, Mrs. John...2029 N. College Ave. Lewis, Mrs. Lawrence...1820 Pine St. Lochrey, Dr. Sarah H. ...1520 Vine St. Loyd, Miss Sara A.C. ...1206 Filbert St. Lutz, Mrs. Edward J. ...4222 Walnut St. [*9*] Lybrand, Mrs. L. M. ....... 362 Riverside Drive, N. Y. Lynd, Miss Mae. .............Swarthmore, Pa. Lyon, Miss Jane..............Mahanoy City, Pa., 68 Main St. Lowry, Miss Elizabeth ....Hamilton Court, W. Phila. Lowry, Miss Lydia C. ......Hamilton Court, W. Phila. Lowe, Miss Edith C. .......534 N. 19th St. Lewis, Miss Julia ...........1535 Pine St. Maitland, Miss Virginia....Upsal St., Germantown MacGowan, Mrs. J. P. ....1334 Wayne Ave., Logan Mallon, Mrs. Emma B. ....Albemarle, Phila. Mann, Mrs. Emma T. ......Covington, 37th and Chestnut Sts. Marshall, Dr. Clara. ........258 S. 16h St. Maxwell, Miss Mary........1928 S. 15th St. Maxwell, Mrs. Amanda....Walpole, N. H. Meredith, Miss Catherine C. 126 S. Van Pelt St. Medley, Dr. Jennie..........1820 Diamond St. Mitchell, Mrs. L. M. B. ....3305 Arch St. Miller, Mrs. Mary S. ........225 Apsley St., Germantown Myers, Mrs. Frances A. S. ..26 S. 43rd St. Myers, Dr. Jane V. .........Cynwyd, Pa. Milliken, Mrs. Samuel .....Moylan, Pa. Morris, Miss Kate...........2233 Spring Garden St. Musson, Miss K. J. ........4401 Market St. MacFarland, Mrs. W. J. ...Galen Hall, Atlantic City Moore, Mrs. Mary S. J. ....West Main St., Haddonfield, N. J. Merrill, Mrs. Edna Burd...Box 18, Cynwyd Middleton, Mrs. S. L. ......4205 Viola St. Moore, Miss S. A. ...........5038 Larchwood Ave., W. Phila. McKinney, Miss Anna J. ...McKinley School, Phila. McMurtrie, Miss Mary .....1104 Spruce St. McMurtrie, Miss Ellen .....1104 Spruce St. McGarvey Miss Sarah M...100 N. 21st St. McGarvey, Miss Madge ....100 N. 21st St. 10 Nichols, Mrs. M. F. .............3221 Race St. Nichols, Mrs. G. Richard...Johnson and McCallum Sts., Germantown Pierce, Mrs. Charlotte L.....3316 Powelton Ave., W. Phila. Perkins, Mrs. H. C. ............413 S. Broad St. Perkins, Miss Emily C. ......413 S. Broad St. Peterson, Dr. Catherine.....Haddonfield, N. J. Pile, Miss Annie..................Wayne, Pa. Potter, Mrs. Thomas, Jr. ...Chestnut Hill Purnell, Dr. Caroline ...........132 S. 18th St. Pyle, Miss Rebecca ...........2112 Mt. Vernon St. Queen, Miss C. A. .............2725 N. 11th St. Riley, Mrs. William B. ........Wayne, Pa. Rulon, Miss Elsie W. .........2115 DeLancey St. Reed, Mrs. Geo. K. ...........The Gladstone, 11th and Pine Sts. Ruschenberger, Mrs. Katherine W. ....... Stratford, Pa. Ryan, Miss Amelia...........1537 N. Gratz St. Randolph, Mrs. N. A. .......109 W. Chelton Ave., G't'n. Randolph, Miss Dorothy ...109 W. Chelton Ave., G't'n. Roberts, Miss Loise...........The Sherwood, 38th and Chestnut Sts. Robers, Mrs. Robert. ........The Sherwood, 38th and Chestnut Sts. Sanders, Mrs. F. G. ..........The Parkside Sartain, Dr. Harriet J. .......212 W. Logan Sq. Schell, Mr. John W. ..........718 N. 48th St. Schell, Mrs. E. M. .............718 N. 48th St. Schively, Mrs. Adeline......325 Winona Ave., G't'n. Sharpless, Dr. Anne ........3926 Chestnut St. Sharpless, Mrs. Clarence E .......409 School Lane, G't'n. 11 Simmons, Miss Sarah S. .....1148 S. Broad St. Smith, Mrs. Lizzie Brooks .. 1623 Sellers St., Frankford Speakman, Mrs. Anna W. ..524 Walnut St. Spencer, Mrs. E. G. .......... 3421 Race St. Spencer, Miss Pauline W. ...3421 Race St. Spiegle, Miss Grace. ......... 2115 N. 12th St. Stankowitch, Miss Emily... 1534 Vine St. Steffen, Mrs. A. W. .......... 24 Pastorius St., G't'n. Stoddart, Dr. Frances Janney.. Rydal, Pa. Stewart, Miss Ida. .......... 619 W. Dauphin St. Schmidt, Mrs. Edward A. ..Radnor, Pa. Stoyle, Mrs. Margaret ......2217 Vine St. Tait, Miss E. S. ................ 1929 Mt. Vernon St. Taylor, Mrs. C. F. ............. 1932 N. 13th St. Thompson, Mrs. Samuel Swayne............................. 2029 Spruce St. Thornton, Mrs. Albertine E. 242 S. 39th St. Thornton, Miss Martha .... 242 S. 39th St. Tilney, Mr. Robert............. 406 School Lane, G't'n. Tilney, Mrs. Annie L. ........ 406 School Lane, G't'n' Town, Mrs. Charles M. ..... 3208 Chestnut St. Turner, Miss Edith A. ....... 1430 Master St. Turner, Miss Mary A. ....... 1430 Master St. Tinsley, Miss Ida E. ......... 2119 Spring Garden St. Thomas, Dr. M. Carey ..... Bryn Mawr Thomas, Miss E. L. G. ..... 1534 N. 20th St. Umstead, Miss M. G. ....... Clearview Mansion, Paschallville Vail, Mrs. E. M. ................. 1709 Porter St. Van Gilder, Miss Caroline.. 333 Pine Street. Van Deusen, Dr. Josephine. 1713 Summer St. Wilbur, Mrs. Charles F. ..... 5300 Wayne Ave. Wildman, Miss Catherine.. 108 West Penn St., G't'n. 12 Walker, Dr. Gertrude........ Whitefield, N. H. Wallace, Miss Mary A. ..... 1511 Christian St. Williams, Mr. Ellis D. ........ 309 S. 15th St. Williams, Mr. Albert B. .... 1931 Chestnut St. Williams, Mrs. Albert B. ....1931 Chestnut St. Wilson, Mrs. L. L. W. ........ 640 N. 32nd St. Wolfe, Dr. Mary M. .......... Holmesburg, Pa. Wood, Mrs. Catherine Stewart.. 1840 Green St. Wood, Wm. B. ................. 1026 Spruce St. Woodruff, Mrs. Clinton Rogers .............................. 2219 Spruce St. Wylie, Miss E. J. ............... 1924 Chestnut St. Webb, Miss Emma L. ....... 6336 Stenton Ave. Yocom, Mrs. Bertha C. .... 747 S. Broad St. Zeiber, Mrs. Edward......... 4806 Springfield Ave. 13 REGULAR MEMBERS Abbott, Miss Rebecca V. .. 2009 Chestnut St. Abbey, Dr. Charlotte ...... 204 S. 7th St. Ackland, Miss Margaret ... 647 Yewdell St. Ackley, Miss Martha R. ... 1934 N. 18th St. Adamson, Mrs. Katherine C. 4227 Chestnut St. Aikins, Miss Ellen H. ...... 4609 Kingsessing Ave. Allen, Miss Amelia J. ...... 1412 N. 13th St. Amies, Mrs. Olive Pond ... Secane, Pa. Allen, Miss Anna ......... 1412 N. 13th St. Andrews, Mrs. James ...... 620 Carpenter St. Archambault, Miss A. M. . 426 S. 40th St. Arthur, Miss Anna H. ..... 8th St., Oak Lane, Phila. Arthur, Miss K. .......... 312 N. 33d St. Arthur, Miss M. .......... 312 N. 33d St. Atlee, Mrs. L. W. ......... 336 S. 21st St. Atkinson, Miss Elizabeth A. 4106 Locust St. Atkinson, Miss Sarah E. .. Ogontz, Pa. Arny, Miss Helen W. ...... 902 S. 49th St. Baldwin, Miss Blanche. ... 438 N. 33d St. Barnhurt, Miss Ella ...... 239 Winona Ave., Germant'n. Barnhurst, Miss Mary ..... 239 Winona Ave., Germant'n. Barber, Mrs. Margaret .... 112 Princeton Ave., Swarthmore, Pa. Baum, Mr. Nathan ......... 2125 N. Gratz St. Beachboard, Mrs. W. W. ... 215 Buckingham Place. Bell, Mrs. William Hemphill House C. Navy Yard, Phila. Beaman, Mrs. Mary S. .... 4425 Spruce St. Bennett, Miss Annie ..... 124 S. 12th St. Benson, Miss Bertha I. .... 2030 N. 12th St. Berg, Mrs Martin ........ 1723 N. 33d St. Berlin, Miss Catharine ..... 10 S. 18th St. 14 Bewley, Mrs. S. E. W. ...... 3314 Arch St. Biddle, Mrs. Edward L. 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S. ....... 4518 Kingsessing Ave. Burgess, Miss Jane ........ 6306 Germantown Ave. Burkart, Mr. Walter ...... 931 Watts St. Burns, Mrs. Elizabeth H. .. 2530 S. Colorado Ave. Burpee, Mrs. Frank H. .... 1814 Venango St. Butt, Miss Laura E. ....... 1512 Vine St. Cahill, Mrs. Jennie E. ..... 1725 Marlton Ave. Campbell, Miss Jane ...... 413 School Lane, Germant'n. Canning, Miss Lisbeth ..... 3310 Arch St. Carnell, Dr. Laura H. ..... Temple University. Carpenter, Miss Elizabeth . 113 S. 22d St. Carr, Mrs. Cassandra ...... 1715 N. 19th St. Carter, Miss Arabella ...... 1701 Green St. Center, Mrs. C. H. ........ 4037 Locust St. 15 Center, Miss Sarah C. . . . . . 4037 Locust St. Chambers, Miss Mary . . . . . 4611 Sansom St. Chandler, Miss Kate H. . . . 1511 Girard Ave. Chase, Mrs. Mary Victoria 1825 N. Park Ave. Chism, Mr. Andrew P. . . . . 1250 S. 15th St. Chism, Mrs. Andrew P. . . . . 1250 S. 15th St. Christman, Mrs. Edward . . 3702 Walnut St. Church, Mrs. Margaret E. B. 1013 S. 49th St. Church, Mr. E. B. . . . . . . . . 1013 S. 49th St. Clampitt, Miss Zenia C. . . . 6805 N. 11th St., Oak Lane. Cornog, Mrs. M. M. . . . . . . 2223 Spring Garden St. Cornog, Miss . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2223 Spring Garden St. Clement, Mr. Allen B. . . . . . 225 S. 6th St. Clement, Dr. Ruth . . . . . . . . National Park, N. J. Clement, Mrs. William B. . . Shiloh, N. J. Close, Mrs. Isabel B. . . . . . . Woman's Hospital, Phila. Coe, Miss Alice J. . . . . . . . . . 1012 S. 47th St. Coggins, Mr. Paschall . . . . . 5025 McKean Av., Germt'n. Coggins, Mrs. C. L. . . . . . . . 5025 McKean Av., Germt'n. Cogill, Dr. Lida Stewart . . . 219 S. 47th St. Collins, Mrs. Charles C. . . . 4520 Pine St. Collison, Miss Katherine . . . 3316 Arch St. Comly, Miss Fanny . . . . . . . Room 1025, Land Title Building Costable, Miss Mary L. . . 1606 S. Broad St. Cope, Mr. Porter F. . . . . . . . 4806 Chester Ave. Cope, Mrs. Porter F. . . . . . . 4806 Chester Ave. Copperfield, Mrs. James . . . 921 N. Broad St. Crawford, Miss Jennie F. . . 4019 Poplar St. Creagmile, Miss Cornelia . . 1602 Master St. Croasdale, Miss Emily . . . . . Dalesford, Pa. Crum, Mrs. D. Mary . . . . . . 1544 N. Gratz St. Crumpton, Miss Kate . . . . . The Sherwood, Phila. Culin, Mrs. Elizabth G. . . . Ogontz, Pa. Day, Mrs. Charles H. . . . . . 538 N. 9th St. Davey, Miss Mary E. . . . . . 1715 N. Warnock St. Davis, Miss F. Edna . . . . . . 1419 Westmoreland St. De Ford, Dr. Frances Allen . 1825 Diamond St. Derr, Mrs. William B. . . . . . 2043 Wallace St. Donnelly, Miss C. Jessica . . 1521 Wallace St. Darling, Miss Grace . . . . . . . 1412 Wharton St. Draper, Miss Sarah L. . . . . . 1912 Mount Vernon St. Diehl, Mrs. Caroline W. . . . 5141 Webster St. Doughty, Mrs. William . . . . The Sherwood, Pa. Dubois, Miss Bertha J. . . . . 4100 Parkside Ave. Duling, Miss Jean R. . . . . . . 121 S. 39th St. Dunn, Miss Martha H. . . . . 2108 Green St. Dunning, Mrs. George A. . . 15 S. 21st St. Eastwick, Miss Margaret L. The Montavista, 63rd & Oxford Sts. Eastwood, Miss Sarah . . . . . 4663 Franklin St., Frankford. Eberhard, Mrs. H. M. . . . . . 1710 N. 18th St. Eckstein, Dr. Mary A. . . . . . 2228 Vanango St. Ellis, Mrs. Matilda S. . . . . . 6300 Greene St., Germantown. Eldridge, Mrs. Hannah . . . . Laurel Springs, N. J. Eldridge, Miss Anna L. . . . . The Gladstone, Phila. Ely, Miss Mary R. . . . . . . . . 131 W. Walnut Lane, Germantown. English, Mrs. F. W. . . . . . . . 226 W. School Lane, Germantown. English, Miss Beatrice T. . . 226 W. School Lane, Germantown. Epley, Mrs. E. . . . . . . . . . . . . 1511 Girard Ave. Ernst, Miss Rebecca . . . . . . 111 S. 21st St. Erickson, Miss Celia . . . . . . 1313 W. Susquehanna Ave. Evans, Mrs. Allen Rhoads . "The Cliffs," Beth Ayres, Pa. Evans, Mrs. K.E. . . . . . . . . 892 N. 25th St. Eyster, Mrs. Marrie W. . . . . 4652 E. Thompson St., Bridesburg. Fackler, Miss Annie S. . . . . . 3619 K. St. Fahnestock, Mrs. . . . . . . . . . 1522 City Line. Fahnestock, Miss Ruth.........1522 City Line. Farrell, Mrs. K. L.......................829 S. 48th St. Faust, Dr. D. Challis................130 S. 15th St. Fels, Mrs. Joseph.....................3640 Chestnut St. Finley, Mrs. R. Patterson.......West Maple Ave., Merchantville, N. J. Fischer, Mrs. W. H...................32 East Tulpehocken St., Germantown. Fite, Miss Mary.........................2236 Fitzwater. St. Flanagan, Miss Jessy..............Woodbury, N. J. Fleck, Miss Emma A................3212 Hamilton St. Fleisher, Mrs. Martha..............2030 Spring Garden St. Flemming, Mrs. Mary L...........Laurel Springs, N. J. Fogg, Miss Helen M.................4626 Chester Ave. Foote, Mrs. W. M......................Amherst Ave., Swarthmore, Pa. Foote, Mr. W. M........................Amherst Ave., Swarthmore, Pa. Fox, Miss Katherine M.............37 S. 45th St. Francis, Miss Helen A...............852 N. 22d St. Franklin, Miss Isabel..................2316 Parrish St. Faussett, Mrs. Henry..................4603 Chester Ave. Ford, Miss Ida R...........................2603 N. 5th St. Formin, Miss Ethel F...................5108 Spruce St. Foster, Mrs. E. B............................Glenside, Pa. Fredericks, Mrs. H........................3601 Princeton Ave., Tacony, Phila. Fritz, Mrs. Maud S........................1619 N. 61st. St. Frost, Mrs. Deborah Anne.........4808 Warrington Ave. Frothingham, Miss Cornelia......1104 Spruce St. Fry, Mrs. Lucretia Gaskill.............4806 Regent St. Gamble, Mrs. Paulie......................1827 S. 17th St. Galloway, Miss Mary R.................605 N. 7th St. Gardiner, Miss Bessie N..............1423 N. 21st. St. Gaskill, Miss L. K............................Swedesboro, N. J. Geisler, Mrs. M. C. D....................35 High St., Germantown. 18 Geisler, Miss Elizabeth................35 High St., Germantown. Gelder, Mrs. J. B.............................1519 Bouvier St. Gibbons, Mrs. Mary Stewart......504 Westview Ave., Germantown. Gibson, Mrs. Ellen G.....................707 Westview Ave., Germantown. Gilkeyson, Miss Anna...................Phoenixville, Pa. Gilmore, Miss E...............................1222 Fillmore St. Gilmore, Mrs. Williams.................1222 Fillmore St. Godfrey, Mrs. Agnes L..................Mozart, Berks Co., Pa. Goepp, Miss Elinor........................57th St. & Elmwood Ave. Graham, Mrs. John S....................The Sherwood, Phila. Graham, Miss Mary.......................4611 Sansom St. Gray, Miss Sarah B.........................1307 Locust St. Green, Mrs. E. Bakewell................St. Stephen's Rectory, Norwood, Pa. Green, Miss Grace G......................132 S. 17th St. Groff, Miss Anna M........................222 N. 13th St. Gross, Miss Olga..............................3222 Ridge Ave. Groth, Dr. Matilda...........................3436 N. 13th St. Gruenberg, Mrs. F. P......................S. E. Cor. 63d St. & Lansdowne Ave. Gubbins, Mrs. Joseph P................2124 E. Somerset St. Haeseler, Miss Louise....................2009 Mount Vernon St. Hall, Miss Annie Heygate.............319 N. 33d St. Hall, Miss Ladson............................2315 Spruce St. Hallenbock, Mrs. E. A....................."Wood Norton Apartments," Germantown. Hamilton, Miss Agnes...................144 W. Lehigh Ave. Hand, Mrs. Edwin Jr.......................7203 Boyer St., Mount Airy. Hanna, Miss Miriam......................42 S. Allison St. Hannum, Mrs. Mary......................812 S. Allison St. Harned, Miss Ann..........................Morris & Logan Sts., Germantown. Harper, Miss Anna Roberts........358 Church Lane, Germantown. 19 Harper, Mrs. D. R..................211 W. Chelten Ave., Germantown. Harte, Miss Emma................4700 Wayne Avenue, Germantown. Hartshorne, Mrs. E. [E.] Y...Haverford, Pa. Harvey, Mrs. Martha W......Chestnut Hill, Phila. Hasting, Miss Dille................802 Pine St. Heacock, Miss Esther...........Wyncote, Pa. Heacock, Miss Priscilla.........Wyncote, Pa. Hibbs, Mrs. Manton E..........1423 N. 15th St. Hickey, Miss Katherine........2239 Hunting Park Ave. Hickman, Miss E.....................6304 Wheeler St. Hillman, Dr. Blanca...............Garrett Road, Drexel Hill, Pa. Hirsch, Mrs. Charles.............900 Pine St. Holcomb, Miss Hannah E..127 N. 20th St. Holland, Miss Susan K.........5111 Chester Ave. Hoover, Miss Addie S..........4070 Spring Garden St. Hopkins, Miss Maude.........3405 Powelton Ave. Howard, Miss L. Stevens....5315 Osage Ave. Hoyle, Miss Alice..................1307 Locust St. Hey, Miss Mary E..................812 S. 48th St. Head, Mrs. E............................109 W. Chelten Ave., Germantown. Hedley, Mrs. T. Wilson.........4515 Springfield Ave. Henley, Mr. Jacob..................1500 N. 17th St. Henley, Mrs. Jacob.................1500 N. 17th St. Hubley, Miss Jane S...............3939 Chestnut St. Hughes, Mrs. Catharine E....1512 Christian St. Hummell, Mrs. Fred...............1352 N. 2d St. Hummell, Miss Wilhelmena E. 1238 S. 22d St. Hunsicker, Dr. Hannah M......Olney, Phila. Immell, Miss Ruth....................Women's Dormitory, University of Pennsylvania. Irwin, Mrs. James......................2010 N. Park Ave. Jackson, Miss Margaret H.....165 W. Susquehanna Ave. Jackson, Mr. W. E......................2019 Arch St. 20 Jacobs, Miss Emilie V...............2032 N. Park Ave. James, Mr. Alvan F....................4716 Windsor Ave. James, Miss Stacie.....................4716 Windsor Ave. Janne, Miss Elizabeth................2442 N. Broad St. Janney, Mrs. Nathaniel E.........3412 Hamilton St. Jarvis, Miss Margaret................4129 Westminster Ave. Jastrow, Miss Alice E.................2106 Spring Garden St. Jastrow, Miss Annie M.............2106 Spring Garden St. Johnson, Miss Anna M.............6316 Germantown Ave. Johnson, Mrs. Elmira P.............264 S. 16th St. Johnson, Mrs. Mary S...............3301 Race St. Johnston, Mrs. Sarah H............3956 Pine St. Jones, Mrs. J. Clifford................Wynnewood, Pa. Justice, Mr. F. Millwood............Narberth, Pa. Kahn, Dr. Cornelia......................1704 N. 18th St. Katzenstein, Miss Caroline......4727 Hazel Ave. Kenderdine, Miss Laura.............616 Carpenter St., Germantown. Kendrick, Mrs. Katherine C.......1100 Spruce St. Kennedy, Miss Marie Ernst.......11 S. 12st St. Kerk, Miss Florence M.................4507 Spruce St. King, Miss Elsie G...........................42 S. 59th St. Kite, Miss Elizabeth.......................316 N. 40th St. Kite, Miss Virginia B......................316 N. 40th St. Klingelsmith, Mrs. M. C...............4037 Locust St. Knauss, Mrs. Charles C................40th & Locust Sts. Kohn, Mrs. Harry E.......................5847 Woodbine Ave., Overbrook Kracker, Miss Pauline..................1206 S. 6th St. Lacey, Miss Katherine A.............816 Highland Ave. Lame, Miss Jennie E.....................710 N. 42d St. Lang, Mrs. Gabriel H....................319 Winona Ave., Germantown. Langstadter, Miss C. F.................1920 Poplar St. 21 Lauer, Miss Ida K. . . . . . . . .2025 Master St. Lawson, Miss Elsie P. . . . . 2242 Montrose St. Layton, Miss Mary Emma 878 N. 30th St. Lea, Miss Margaret . . . . . . . 1504 N. 18th St. Lee, Miss Mary S. . . . . . . . . 879 Highland Ave. Lee, Mrs. J. W., Jr. . . . . . . . .Merion, Montgomery Co., Pa. Leiper, Mrs. J. G. . . . . . . . . . 17 Summit Ave., Chestnut Hill, Phila Levy, Mrs. Max . . . . . . . . . . . 616 W. Cliveden Ave., Ger- mantown Lewars, Miss Anna C . . . . . . .828 Spring Garden St. Lewis, Miss Anna V. . . . . . . . . 1535 Pine St. Lewis, Mrs. Anna . . . . . . . . . . . 1535 Pine St. Lewis, Miss Lucy . . . . . . . . . . . . 1535 Pine St. Lewis, Mr. Shippen . . . . . . . . . . 1820 Pine St. Lichten, Miss Frances . . . . . . . . 3314 N. Bouvier St. Linton, Mrs. Rebecca R. . . . . . . . 434 S. 40th St. Lippincott, Mrs. H. W. . . . . . . . . . 1627 Spruce St. Liveright, Mrs. I. A. . . . . . . . . . . . 2030 Spring Garden St. Lloyd, Mrs. Horatio G. . . . . . . . . . Haverford, Pa. Locke, Mrs. Thomas M. . . . . . . . . 605 N. 7th St. Locke, Mr. Thomas M. . . . . . . . . . 605 N. 7th St. Longstreth, Mrs. Edward T. . . . . . 11th Street, Oak Lane, Phila. Longstreth, Miss Louisa C. . . . . . . 1212 Spruce St. Longstreth, Miss Aloise . . . . . . . . . 1212 Spruce St. Lowry, Mrs. Isaac S. . . . . . . . . . . . . 3416 Race St. McAleer, Miss Elizabeth A. 103 W. Updal St., Germantown. McCall, Mrs. Elizabeth M. . 817 Highland Ave., Overbrook. McCann, Miss M. W. . . . . . . 512 W. Coulter St., Germantown McCaulley, Mrs. Edwin D. . 542 W. Horter St., Updal, Phila. McCollin, Mrs. Edward G. . 2049 Upland Way, Phila. McDonough, Miss Anee . . . 1706 Chestnut St. 22 McFarland, Mrs. S. G. . . . . 1314 Franklin St. McKay, Miss Betsey . . . . . 1502 N. 18th St. McKee, Miss A. J. . . . . . . . 1225 Wharton St. McKeever, Mrs. W. K. . . . . 1801 Porter St. McLaughlin, Mr. R. I. . . . . . 2243 N. Franklin St. McNulty, Miss Sara . . . . . . 1435 Jerome St. Macavoy, Miss Martha . . . . 1315 Federal St. Macfarlane, Miss Isabel . . . 1000 Belmont Ave. Mackenzie, Dr. Mario . . . . . 4816 Florence Ave. Mackey, Miss Martha . . . . . 1307 Locust St. Magoun, Mrs. Eva F . . . . . . 817 N. 4th St. Maguire, Miss Margaret . . . 1510 N. 15th St. Maloney, Mrs. Clifton. . . . . . .3310 Baring St. Manderson, Miss Jane. . . . . .1007 Melrose Ave., Melrose Pa. Marke, Miss Angela. . . . . . . .3533 N. 16t St. Martin, Miss Eleanor. . . . . . . 1538 N. Broad St. Mason, Miss Harriet. . . . . . . . 2107 N. 12th St. Mason, Mrs. William H. . . . . .212 W. Chelten Ave., Germantown. Mathews, Miss Frances E. . . .3306 N. 16th St. Matter, Miss Mary E. . . . . . . . 254 S. 13th St. Matter, Miss B. M. . . . . . . . . . .254 S. 13th St. Maurer, Miss Agnes M. . . . . . .257 S. 56th St. Means, Miss Jennie Greir. . . . .4418 Walnut St. Mellor, Mrs. Alfred. . . . . . . . . . 152 W. Walnut Lane, Germantown. Mellor, Mr. Alfred. . . . . . . . . . . .152 W. Walnut Lane, Germantown. Melvin, Mr. F. W. . . . . . . . . . . . .2529 S. 19th St. Melvin, Mrs. F. W. . . . . . . . . . . . 2529 S. 19th St. Merril, Mr. George Irving. . . . . .602 Commonwealth Trust Building. Miller, Miss Hannah P. . . . . . . . 1932 Wallace St. Miller, Miss Mary A. . . . . . . . . . . 315 N. 13th St. Mitchell, Mrs. George. . . . . . . . .3316 Race St. Mitchell, Miss Helen. . . . . . . . . . 4627 Sansom St. Mockridge, Miss Julia. . . . . . . . . Laurel Springs, N. J. 23 Modell, Mrs. Daniel . . . . . . . 514 N. 4th St. Moffett, Miss Gertrude L. . 6321 McCallum Street, Germantown. Monroe, Mrs. J. T. . . . . . . . 1433 N. 17th St. Moody, Mrs. Carlton M. . . Beverly, N. J. Moore, Miss Martha W. . . . 4042 Walnut St. Morgan, Mrs. Mary C. . . . . 4418 Osage Ave. Morris, Miss Lucy M. . . . . . 5300 Media St. Morton, Mrs. Charlotte D. . 3127 W. Penn St. Muhr, Mrs. Philip . . . . . . . . 4604 Springfield Ave. Muir, Mrs. B. S. . . . . . . . . . 1917 N. 32d St. Mulliner, Miss A. Elliott . . . "The Newport," 16th & Spruce Sts. Murphy, Mrs. J. . . . . . . . . . "Stoneleigh Court," 46th & Walnut Sts. Neely, Miss Julia . . . . . . . . 626 N. 22nd St. Nelson, Miss Ida M. . . . . . 267 Sumac St., Wissahickon, Phila. Newcomer, Mrs. Edwin B. . 5301 Wynnefield Ave. Newhouse, Miss M. E. . . . . 358 Church Lane, Germantown. Niles, Miss Mary B. . . . . . . 4411 Osage Ave. Norton, Dr. Alice M. . . . . . 331 S. 13th St. Nutt, Miss Fannie . . . . . . . 2019 Fitzwater St. O'Brien, Mrs. Elizabeth G. . 2255 N. Chadwick St. O'Brien, Miss H. J. . . . . . . . 215 Vassar Ave., Swathmore, Pa. Obdyke, Mrs. Mary D. . . . . 937 N. 40th St. [check] Orme, Mrs. Anna M. . . . . . Wayne, Pa. Parker, Miss Sarah W. . . . . Rose Valley, Pa. Parker, Mr. Willard . . . . . . . Spring City, Pa. Parks, Dr. Susan B. . . . . . . 1416 N. Bouvier St. Parot, Miss C. A. . . . . . . . . 3109 N. Broad St. 24 Parot, Mrs. E. L. . . . . . . . . . . 3109 N. Broad St. Parsels, Mrs. Adelaide B. . . 2361 E. Cumberland St. [check] Patton, Miss A. M. . . . . . . . . Rosemont, Pa. Patterson, Mrs. Francis D. 2103 Locust St. Patterson, Mrs. C. Stuart . Chestnut Hill, Phila. Pedrick, Miss Mary J. G. . . 2417 Turner St. Pelly, Mrs Isabel H. . . . . . . 2431 N. College Ave. Phelps, Mrs. George F. . . . 6019 Lansdowne Ave. Phillips, Mrs. H. C. . . . . . . Care of "Delmar Morris," N. Chelten Ave., Germantown. Piersol, Mrs. George A. . . . . 4724 Chester Ave. Poley, Mrs. M. C. . . . . . . . . . 33 E. Upsal Street, Germantown. Potter, Dr. Ellen C. . . . . . . . . 5138 Wayne Ave., Germantown. Powell, Miss Elizabeth H. . . 140 N. 15th St. Powers, Mrs. Charles F. . . . Mt. Equity, Pennsdale, Pa. Price, Mrs. Ellen H. E. . . . . 120 S. 34th St. Price, Mrs. William L. . . . . . Rose Valley, Moylan, Pa. Purdy, Mrs. A. R. . . . . . . . . 2028 Mount Vernon St. Purdy, Miss M. A. . . . . . . . 2620 Germantown Ave. Quinn, Mrs. Ellen . . . . . . . 4536 Merion Ave., W. Phila. Quinn, Miss Mary . . . . . . . 4536 Merion Ave., W. Phila. Raiguel, Mrs. George Earle 4510 Locust St. Raiguel, Miss Ellen M. . . . . 603 N. 17th St. Rattay, Mrs. H. F. . . . . . . . . 4916 Chestnut St. Ray-Shetter, Dr. Eliza . . . . . 2030 N. 21st St. Reese, Miss Irene S. . . . . . . 533 N. 35th St. [check] Reeside, Miss M. J. . . . . . . . Rosemont, Pa. [check] Register, Mrs. Henry C. . . . Haverford, Pa. Rehfuss, Mr. George H. . . . 1126 Spruce St. Richards, Miss M. Ellen . . . 3708 Hamilton St. Richards, Dr. Florence H. . . 3708 Hamilton St. 25 Richards, Mrs. Joseph . . . . . 3708 Hamilton St. [check] Richardson, Miss Anna . . . . Torresdale, Pa. Rieves, Mrs E. W. . . . . . . . . Rolling, Miss Elizabeth A. . 7137 Cresheim Road, Mount Airy. Ronaldson, Miss Mary . . . . 4017 Locust St. Ronaldson, Miss Henrietta . 4017 Locust St. Rose, Miss Emma M. . . . . . 120 N. Union Street, Kennett Square, Pa. Rothrock, Mrs. B. C. . . . . . 222 N. 13th St. Reinhardt, Mrs. Rebecca H. 3404 Hamilton St. Reinhardt, Miss E. C. . . . . . 3404 Hamilton St. Reinhardt, Miss Lydia L. . . 3404 Hamilton St. Reinhardt, Mrs. Mary B. . . 3404 Hamilton St. Renshaw, Miss Emily M. . . 2321 Wharton St. Rowen, Mrs. Florence K. . . 5026 Chester Ave. Russel, Miss M. Estelle . . . . "The Edgeton," 42d & Parkside Ave. Saam, Miss Elsa . . . . . . . . . . 2245 N. 8th St. [check] Saterthwaite, Mrs. Louise . . Folcroft, Pa. Saul, Mrs. Maurice Bower . Wallingford Road, Rose Valley, Pa. Schanche, Mrs. Henninge-Krohn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4510 Kingsessing Ave. Schetky, Dr. Martha G. . . . 911 S. 48th St. [check] Schoch, Mrs. Elsie G. . . . . . Wayne, Pa. Schollay, Mrs. Annie Lane . "The Covington," 37th & Chestnut Sts. Scott, Mrs. J. W. . . . . . . . . . 4429 Chestnut St. Seabrook, Dr. Alice M. . . . . Care of Woman's Hospital, N. College Ave. Search, Miss Annie . . . . . . . 202 St. Marks Square, W. Phila. Sellers, Mrs. Mary . . . . . . . . Upper Darby, Pa. Shaffer, Miss Bertha P. . . . . 4710 Green St., Germantown. Shupp, Mrs. Irvin . . . . . . . . . "The Normandie," 36th & Chestnut Sts. 26 Simkins, Miss Velma T. . . . 1010 Clinton St. Sisley, Miss Beatrice . . . . . 2232 Bainbridge St. Skinner, Mrs. F. B. . . . . . . . Woodbury, N. J. Sleeper, Miss H. Edna . . . . 122 S. 17th St. Sloan, Mrs. Horace T. . . . . 4206 Chester Ave. Small, Mrs. George C. . . . . 6608 7th St., Oak Lane. Smith, Miss Alice R. . . . . . . 1923 Wallace St. Smith, Miss Amy M. . . . . . . 1923 Wallace St. Smith, Mrs. A. Lewis . . . . . Media, Pa. Smith, Miss Annie B. . . . . . 5 S. 18th St. Smith, Miss Emily C. . . . . . 4419 Baltimore Ave. Smith, Miss Esther Morton 5317 Germantown Ave. Smith, Miss Helen E. . . . . . 1237 S. 46th St. Smith, Mrs. W. C. . . . . . . . . 1515 Green St. Snyder, Miss Annie E. L. . . 4256 Regent St. Somers, Miss Elizabeth . . . 611 N. 34th St. Somers, Mrs. Sarah E. . . . . 611 N. 34th St. Solly, Mrs. Charles . . . . . . . 2 S. Elberon Ave., Atlantic City, N. J. Sooy, Mrs. John M. . . . . . . 1821 Wallace St. Souder, Miss Ella W. . . . . . 420 W. York St. Spain, Miss Mary . . . . . . . . 3313 N. 21st St. Speakman, Mrs. Anna W. . . 524 Walnut St. Spencer, Mrs. A. V. . . . . . . . 41 S. 19th St. Spitz, Miss Estelle . . . . . . . 2253 Van Pelt St. Sproul, Miss Margaret . . . . . 820 W. Lehigh Ave. Sproul, Miss Mary . . . . . . . . 820 W. Lehigh Ave. Sprowles, Miss Edith A. . . . 4833 Franklin St., Frankford. Stanwood, Miss C. E. . . . . . 1932 Green St. Starr, Miss Agnes M. . . . . . . 1830 Rittenhouse Square. Stevens, Miss Katherine W. 5220 Green St., Germantown. Stewart, Mrs. Douglas W. . 1925 Chestnut St. Stewart, Miss Jane . . . . . . 5101 Willow Ave. Stewart, Miss M. M. . . . . . 224 N. Owen Ave. Stein, Miss Celia M. W. . . . 2343 N. 17th St. Stirling, Mrs. Edmund . . . . . 4517 Kingsessing Ave. Stradling, Mrs. E. N. G. . . . 5120 Newhall St., Germantown. 27 Stuart, Mrs. James A. . . . . .4522 Regent St. Stutz, Mrs. F. M. . . . . . . . . .2116 Clifford St. Sullivan, Mrs. George . . . .Cynwyd, Pa. Stutton, Miss Julia Cummings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Bala, Pa. Swift, Miss Mary . . . . . . . . .1037 Spruce St. Tapley, Mrs. Paul C . . . . . . .5247 Locust St. Thodorovich, Madame E. W. de . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1423 Locust St. Thomas, Mrs. J. D. . . . . . . .1126 Spruce St. Tierney, Miss Agnes . . . . . .118 W. Coulter St., German-town. Tomlinson, Miss Ella D . . . .800 Pine St. Tracy, Dr. Martha. . . . . . . . .5138 Wayne Ave. Trautwin, Mrs. J . C., Jr . . .1221 Walnut St. Travis, Miss Katherine . . . . . Troth, Mrs. Edward . . . . . . . 3118 W. Penn St. Turner, Miss Ida E. . . . . . . .4719 Kingsessing Ave. Twaddell, Mrs. W. P. . . . . . . 927 N. 13th St. Twaddle, Mr. W. P. . . . . . . . .927 N. 13th St. Van Gasken, Dr. Frances C.115 S. 22nd St. Van Leer, Mrs. M. E. S. . . . . . .4619 Spruce St. Virdin, Mrs. Wallace . . . . . . . .2206St. Alban's Place Wadsworth, Miss Rebecca S. 2108 Green St. Wagner, Miss Lilan E. . . . . . . .1854 N. Camac St. Walker, Mr. E. J. . . . . . . . . . . . . 1904 Girard Ave. Walker, Mrs. E. J. . . . . . . . . . . . .1904 Girard Ave. Warlow, Dr. Margaret A. . . . . . 1718 S. 18th St. Warlow, Miss Mary . . . . . . . . . .1718 S. 18th St. Watt, Mrs. John M . . . . . . . . . . .216 S. 42d St. Watson, Mrs. Josephine P. . . . .1663 N. 60th St. Webb, Miss Elizabeth Y . . . . . . .1715 N. 19th St. Webster, Mr. Lukens . . . . . . . . .3504 N. 16th St. Webster, Mrs. Elizabeth H. . . . .3504 N. 16th St. Webster, Dr. Margaret B . . . . . .120 N. 18th St. Weiss, Mrs. Remigius . . . . . . . . .954 N. 5th St. (5) Welsh, Miss Margaret L. . . . . . . . .603 N. 23d St. Werner, Mrs. E. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Laurel Springs, N. J. Weston, Miss Florence . . . . . . . . . .1602 N. 16th St. Wherry, Mrs. A. C. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37 W. Logan St., Germantown. White, Mrs. Caroline E. . . . . . . . . . .2024 Chestnut St. Whitmore, Mrss. Lydia M. . . . . . . . .2719 N. 16th St. Wilcox, Miss Margaret . . . . . . . . . . .Cynwyd, Pa. Williams, Miss Anna S. . . . . . . . . . . .Brookwood Farm, Wallingford, Pa. Williams, Miss Edythe . . . . . . . . . . . 1648 Wakeling St.,Frankford. Williams, Dr. F. Josephus. . . . . . . . .1421 Arch St. Williams, Mrs. Thomas S. . . . . . . . . .Jenkintown, Pa. Williston, Miss Ellen Moris . . . . . . . .371 Locust St. Wilson, Miss Sarah M. . . . . . . . . . . . 5300 Media St. Windle, Miss Letitia . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5530 Morris St., Germant'n Wirth, Miss Anna M. . . . . . . . . . . . . .517 N. 19th St. Wise, Miss Mabel P . . . . . . . . . . . . . .271 W. Rittenhouse St., Germantown Wittenberg, Mrs. Louis . . . . . . . . . . .264 S. 2d St. Wobensmith, Mrs. G. H. . . . . . . . . . .1813 W. Ontario St. Wobensmith, Mrs. Emily . . . . . . . . . 1813 W. Ontario St. Wolf, Miss Elizabeth M . . . . . . . . . . .214 N. 65th St. Wolf, Miss Katherine K . . . . . . . . . . .229 S. 42d St. Wolf, Miss Rena . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2115 Green St. Wood, Miss Louise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1218 N. Broad St. Woodnutt, Miss Margaret D. . . . . . . .4100 Parkside Ave. Wright, Mrs. Andrew. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pulaski Ave. & School Lane, Germantown. Wright, Bessie H. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 707 Westview Ave., Germantown. Wright, Mrs. Cornelia N. . . . . . . . . . . .Moylan, Rose Valley, Pa. Wright, Miss Mabel C. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5238 Catherine St. Yenkins, Mrs. M. K. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46 W. Rockland St., Germantown. Yocom, Miss Frances C. . . . . . . . . . . . . .747 S. Broad St. Ziegler, Mrs. George . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1001 S. 47th St. (29) TOO LATE FOR CLASSIFICATION Smith, Mrs. Charles B.....213 S. 60th St. Harlan, Mrs. Hanna M.....5139 Knox St., Germantown Monaghan, Mr. James.....3309 Baring St. Monaghan, Mrs. James.....3309 Baring St. Jones, Miss Mildred.......248 S. 11th St. Sweet, Mrs. A. M..........39 S. 10th St. 30 IN MEMORIAM MR. FINLEY ACKER MRS. E. J. BARTOL MRS. ALONZO BROWN MISS A. BURMESTER MRS. CONYERS BUTTON MISS LOUISE P. CAMBY MRS. MARTHA B. CHAMBERS MISS DEBORAH CORDERY MRS. LIZZIE S. DECKER MISS ELIZABETH DORNAN MRS. LAVINA L. GRIFFIN MRS. JOSEPHINE D. GROSS MRS. S. C. F. HALLOWELL MISS ELIZA HEACOCK MRS. SOPHIA B. HOWARD MRS. W. INGHAM DR. BUSHROD W. JAMES MRS. GEORGE W. KENDRICK MR. I. W. KENDERDINE MR. ENOCH LEWIS DR. HANNAH E. LONGSHORE MRS. H. C. MCFARLAND MRS. FRANK E. MORGAN DR. EMMA E. MUSSON DR. ELIZA LANG MCCLURE DR. C. N. PEIRCE 31 MRS. CHARLES PRESCOTT POOLE MRS. KATE A. SAWYER MISS MARTHA SELLERS MISS ANNIE SHOEMAKER MISS MARY ISABEL SMITH MR. A. H. STEPHENSON MISS ALICE TRIMBLE MRS. ELIZA S. TURNER DR. H. P. WESTBROOK DR. J. MONROE WILLARD MRS. M. A. WILLIAMS DR. JOHN WILDMAN 32 CONSTITUTION AND BY-LAWS OF THE WOMAN SUFFRAGE SOCIETY OF THE COUNTY OF PHILADELPHIA (Revised, 1914) CONSTITUTION ARTICLE I Object The Object of this Association shall be to secure the right of suffrage for women. ARTICLE II Name Its name shall be the Woman Suffrage Society of the County of Philadelphia. ARTICLE III Officers The officers shall be a President, two Vice-Presidents, a Corresponding Secretary, a Recording Secretary, two Auditors, and a Treasurer, who, together with the Chairmen of all standing Committees, shall constitute the Ex- 33 ecutive Committee, two-thirds of whom shall form a quorum. The officers shall be elected by ballot at the annual meeting of the Society in October of each year, a nominating committee, appointed by the Executive Committee in May, having mailed a ballot to every member of the Society previous to the annual meeting. They shall hold their offices until their successors be respectively qualified. A majority vote shall in all cases be required to elect. Vacancies for unexpired terms shall be filled by the Executive Committee. ARTICLE IV Meetings The Society shall hold at least two meetings each year, the dates and details of which shall be determined by the Executive Committee. Special meetings may be called by the President, and shall be so called upon the written request of at least ten members. At special meetings no business shall be transacted except that stated in the call for such meetings. ARTICLE V Members Any person may be elected a member upon the recommendation of a majority of the officers who shall constitute a committee on membership. A member may be dropped from the rolls by the Society for non-payment of dues, or for conduct prejudicial to the name or interest of the Society. Any person eligible to membership in the Society may become a life member on the payment of ten dollars' dues. 34 ARTICLE VI Dues Annual dues shall be one dollar ($1.00), payable in advance; and the fiscal year shall begin October first. ARTICLE VII Amendments This Constitution may be amended at any meeting by a vote of two-thirds of the members present, provided that the amendment be presented in writing at a previous meeting, and two weeks' notice of such amendment be sent to all the members. BY-LAWS ARTICLE I Duties of Officers Section 1. It shall be the duty of the PRESIDENT to preside at all meetings of the Society and of the Executive Committee, and to have a general supervision over the affairs of the Association. Section 2. It shall be the duty of the VICE-PRESIDENT to perform the duties of the PRESIDENT in case of her (or his) absence or disability. Section 3. It shall be the duty of the CORRESPONDING SECRETARY to conduct the correspondence of the Society and to perform all the duties usually pertaining to that office. Section 4. It shall be the duty of the RECORDING SECRETARY to keep accurate minutes of all meetings 35 of the Society and of the Executive Committee, and to perform all the duties usually pertaining to that office. Section 5. It shall be the duty of the TREASURER to keep accurate accounts of all receipts and expenditures of money, to pay bills for current expenses upon order of the Executive Committee, when signed by the President and Recording Secretary, and to perform all the duties usually pertaining to that office. ARTICLE II Order of Business The order of business at meetings shall be as follows: 1. Call to order. 2. Reading the minutes. 3. Reports of officers. 4. Report of Executive Committee. 5. Election of new members. 6. Deferred business. 7. New business. 8. Election of officers. 9. Adjournment. Fifteen members shall constitute a quorum at a monthly meeting, and twenty-five at a special meeting. ARTICLE III Amendments These By-Laws may be amended at any meeting by a majority vote of the members present, provided that the amendment be presented in writing at a previous meeting and one week's notice of such amendment be sent to all the members. 36 THE EQUAL FRANCHISE SOCIETY OF PHILADELPHIA HEADQUARTERS 208 HALE BUILDING JUNIPER AND CHESTNUT STREETS PHILADELPHIA The Equal Franchise Society of Pennsylvania CONSTITUTION ARTICLE I. - NAME The name of this Society shall be THE EQUAL FRANCHISE SOCIETY OF PENNSYLVANIA. ARTICLE II. - PURPOSE The purpose of this Society shall be to secure national, state, and electoral franchise for women. The Equal Franchise Society of Pennsylvania declares its belief that the electorate should represent the nation and that a truly representative government must be based on the political and civil equality of both men and women. ARTICLE III. - MEMBERSHIP Any person in sympathy with the purpose of the Society shall be eligible to membership in the Society. I Article IV.–Board of Directors The management of the Equal Franchise Society of Pennsylvania shall be vested in a Board consisting of twenty-one directors, to be elected annually by the members of the Society, as provided in the By-Laws. Article V.–Amendments This Constitution may be amended at any meeting of the Society. A copy of the proposed amendment shall be sent at least two weeks in advance, with the notification for the meeting. By-Laws 1 At the annual election to be held in 1910 seven directors shall be elected to serve for one year, seven for two years and seven for three years; at each annual election thereafter, seven directors shall be elected to serve three years. 2 The Board shall fill any vacancy in its own body. 3 The Officers shall be a President, four Vice-Presidents, Corresponding Secretary, Recording Secretary, and Treasurer, to be elected annually by the directors from their number. 4 Honorary Vice-Presidents may be appointed by the Board of Directors. 5 The Directors shall appoint annually an Advisory Board. 6 The Board of Directors shall hold a stated meeting each month from November to May inclusive, at which meeting five shall constitute a quorum for transacting business. 7 Special meetings of the Board may be called by the Corresponding Secretary upon the written request of the President or of five directors. 8 Special meetings of the Board may be called by the Corresponding Secretary upon the written request of the President or of five directors, or of twenty members of the Society. IX [VIII] The President shall in December of each year appoint a Nominating Committee of five, a majority of which shall consist of members who are not directors. This committee shall nominate the directors to be voted for by the members of the Society. They shall send ballots containing such nominations to the members two weeks before the regular meeting of the Society in January. The election shall be held before the regular meeting and the results of the election shall be announced at that meeting. No ballot shall be valid that is not signed and returned in a sealed envelope marked "ballot." [I]X Anyone may become a member of the Society on invitation of a member and payment of duties. XI [Member shall pay annual dues of not less than one dollar.] The annual dues of the Society shall be one dollar. [*XII*] [*No Committee of members of the Society shall use [???] name of the Society officially either in correspondence publicity, or inferring welling the authority of the Board of Directors; [in any [???] all of these [????]*] XII These By-Laws may be amended at a meeting of the Society, due notice of the amendment having been given. 4 OFFICERS President Mrs. William Rotch Wister, 1112 Spruce Street Honorary Vice-President Dr. Howard Kelly Vice-Presidents Mrs. C. Stuart Patterson Mrs. Charlemagne Tower Miss M. Carey Thomas Mrs. Cornelius Stevenson Corresponding Secretary Miss Cornelia Frothingham, The Clinton Recording Secretary Mrs. Wilfred Lewis, Overbrook, Pa. Treasurer Mrs. Lawrence Lewis, Jr., 1820 Pine Street Board of Directors Mr. Isaac H. Clothier Mrs. Wistar Morris Miss Mary E. Garrett Dr. Lightner Witmer Mr. J. Levering Jones Mr. Roland S. Morris Mr. Francis A. Lewis Mrs. R. Francis Wood Miss Ellen McMurtrie Mrs. T. Cuyler Patterson Miss Mary Ingham Miss Sophia H. Dulles Dr. Robert N. Wilson 5 [*provided that the President shall be authorized to represent the Directors in any or all of these ways on occasion of urgency.*] MEMBERSHIP Mrs. Francis Scott Allen, Jr., 2216 Walnut Street. Miss Emily L. Atkinson, 4106 Locust Street. Miss Gertrude Atkinson, 4106 Locust Street. Mrs. Rachel Foster Avery, Swarthmore, Pa. Mrs. Matthew Baird, 2001 De Lancey Place. Miss Alice Bancroft, The Rittenhouse, 22nd and Chestnut Streets. Miss G. Sylvia Barker, Lancaster Inn, Bryn Mawr, Pa. Miss Rachel P. Barker, Lancaster Inn, Bryn Mawr, Pa. Mrs. Samuel Barker, Oak Lane, Melrose P. O., Pa. Miss Laura P. Baugh, 7327 Bryan Street, Mount Airy, Phila. Miss Constance Biddle, 2017 De Lancey Place. Miss Georgina Biddle, 2017 De Lancey Place. Miss F. M. Bradford, 245 South 45th Street. 6 Mrs. C. S. Bradford, 245 South 45th Street. Miss Sarah Brinton, The Morris, 13th Street, Phila. Miss Edith B. Burt, 1203 Walnut Street. Miss M. Theodora Burt, 1203 Walnut Street. Mrs. Mason Campbell, 1829 De Lancey Place. Dr. Elizabeth F. C. Clark, 1801 Pine Strreet. Mr. Isaac H. Clothier, Wynnewood, Pa. Miss Cochran, 131 South 22nd Street. Miss Mary N. Cochran, 131 South 22nd Street. Miss Fanny T. Cochran, 131 South 22nd Street. Mrs. Travis Cochran, 131 South 22nd Street. Mrs. Walter Douglas Comegys, Chestnut Hill, Phila. Mrs. Luther Conradi, 2032 Chestnut Street. Miss Ida Cushman, 919 Pine Street. Mrs. Henry C. Davis, 1822 Pine Street. Miss Martha Davis 1822 Pine Street. 7 Mrs. James Aylward Develin, 6052 Overbrook Avenue. Mrs. John E. Du Bois, Du Bois, Pa. Miss Lucy Duhring, Chestnut Hill, Phila. Mrs. Perit Dulles, 311 South 22nd Street. Miss Harriet Dulles, 311 South 22nd Street. Miss Sophia Heatly Dulles, 311 South 22nd Street. Mrs. Theodore Etting, 1219 Spruce Street. Mrs. Wilson Eyre, 1003 Spruce Street. Miss A. W. Fisher, 2222 Spruce Street. Mrs. Johns Hopkins, 1713 Walnut Street. Miss Amy N. Howe, 1823 Chestnut Street. Mr. Arthur E. Hutchinson, 1100 Penn Square Building. Miss Mary H. Ingham, 333 South 16th Street. Mr. John H. Ingham, 333 South 16th Street. Mr. William A. Ingham, 333 South 16th Street. Miss Susan W. Janney, 1627 Spruce Street. 8 Mr. J. Levering Jones, Chestnut Hill. Mrs. J. Levering Jones, Chestnut Hill. Miss Alice H. Jungerich, The Acorn Club, Phila. Mrs. A. O. J. Kelly 1911 Pine Street. Mrs. Thomas S. Kirkbride, 1406 Spruce Street. Mrs. G. H. Lang, 319 Winona Avenue, Germantown. Miss Vida H. Francis, 1420 Bellevue-Stratford. Miss Cornelia Frothingham, The Clinton. Miss Mary E. Garrett, The Deanery, Bryn Mawr, Pa. Mrs. Howard Graham, 203 W. Chestnut Avenue, Chestnut Hill. Miss Cornelia Greenough, 4810 Trinity Place. Mr. Grafton Greenough, 4810 Trinity Place. Mrs. Sarah C. Greenough, 4810 Trinity Place. Mrs. Charles Hacker, 1820 South Rittenhouse Square. Miss Hallowell, 908 Clinton Street. Miss Susan M. Hallowell, 908 Clinton Street. 9 Mrs. Edward Y. Hartshorne, Merion, Pa. Mr. Edward Y. Hartshorne, Merion, Pa. Mr. Henry Hatfield, 1725 Walnut Street. Mrs. George H. Lea, 345 South 19th Street. Mrs. Arthur H. Lea, 2004 Walnut Street. Mrs. Charles M. Lea, Devon, Pa. Miss Nina Lea, 2000 Walnut Street. Mrs. Robert Lesley, Haverford, Pa. Dr. Bertha Lewis, 706 Montgomery Avenue, Bryn Mawr. Mr. Francis A. Lewis, 2207 St. James Place. Mrs. Lawrence Lewis, 1820 Pine Street. Mrs. Wilfred Lewis, 5901 Drexel Road, Overbrook, Pa. Mr. Shippen Lewis, 1820 Pine Street. Miss Sarah D. Lowrie, 1827 Pine Street. Mr. James MacAllister, 4031 Walnut Street. Mrs. Frank Mauran, Mount Airy P. O., Philadelphia. 10 Mrs. H. Gordon McCouch, Chestnut Hill, Phila. Miss Ellen McMurtrie, Chestnut Hill, Phila. Miss Elizabeth C. McMurtrie, Chestnut Hill, Phila. Miss Mary D. McMurtrie, 1104 Spruce Street. Miss Catherine K. Meredith, 126 South Van Pelt Street. Mrs. N. Dubois Miller, Mount Airy, Philadelphia. Miss Helen M. Murphy, 1433 Spruce Street. Mr. Roland S. Morris, 2122 Spruce Street. Mrs. Wistar Morris, Overbrook, Pa. Miss Josephine Neall, Chestnut Hill, Phila. Miss Mary M. Newbold, Irvine, Warren County, Pa. Miss Katherine S. Nicholson, 3610 Chestnut Street. Mrs. J. Parker Norris, Jr., 2122 Pine Street. Miss Alice Norris, 2122 Pine Street. Miss Helen Parrish, 313 South 10th Street. Mrs. C. Stuart Patterson, Chestnut Hill, Phila. 11 Miss Eleanor Cuyler Patterson, Chestnut Hill, Philadelphia. Mrs. Francis D. Patterson, 2103 Locust Street. Mrs. Theodore Cuyler Patterson, 2213 De Lancey Place. Miss Ada Stetson Peirce, 214 Cedar Street, Bangor, Maine. Mr. George Wharton Pepper, 1730 Pine Street. Mr. Alfred I. Phillips, 705 Land Title Building, Miss Laura N. Platt, 1831 Pine Street. Mrs. Melville D. Post, Du Bois, Pa. Miss Claire W. Ravenel, 2113 Spruce Street. Mrs. David C. F. Rivinus, 2119 De Lancey Place. Miss Ella Robb, 1921 Chestnut Street. Mr. Louis Robey, 1428 Land Title Building, Phila. Miss Violet Ridgway, The Lincoln, Locust Street, Phila. Mrs. J. W. Schell, 718 North 48th Street. Mrs. Samuel Scoville, Jr., Rosemont, Pa. Mrs. S. F. Shaw, 1909 Walnut Street. - 12 - Mrs. R. K. Strober, 252 South 23rd Street. Miss Elizabeth Smith, Gwynedd Valley, Pa. Mrs. Edwin M. Smucker, 5937 Overbrook Avenue. Miss Elizabeth Somers, 611 North 34th Street. Dr. Frances R. Sprague, 706 Montgomery Ave., Bryn Mawr, Pa. Mr. Cornelius Stevenson, 237 21st Street. Mrs. Cornelius Stevenson, 237 21st Street. Mrs. W. Yorke Stevenson, 251 South 18th Street. Mrs. William S. Stewart, 1725 Pine Street. Miss Mary M. Norris Stewart, 1725 Pine Street. Dr. Mary H. Stilwell-Küsel, 1831 Chestnut Street. Mrs. Justus C. Strawbridge, Thomasville, Georgia. Miss Florence Sibley, 235 South 18th Street. Mrs. Lewis Lawrence Smith, Strafford, Pa. Mrs. J Gurney Taylor, 6041 Drexel Road, Philadelphia. Miss M. Carey Thomas, The Deanery, Bryn Mawr, Pa. - 13 - Miss S. G. Tomkins, 1904 Walnut Street. Mrs. Charlemagne Tower, 1313 Locust Street. Mrs. Edward Trotter, 250 North Johnson Street. Mrs. William Henry Trotter, Chestnut Hill, Philadelphia. Mrs. Thomas R. Tunis, Media, Pa. Miss Mathilde Weil, 1730 Chestnut Street. Mrs. Edward Wetherill, 911 Clinton Street. Miss R. W. Wharton, 1616 Pine Street. Mrs. Richard P. White, 2024 Chestnut Street. Miss M. A. Wilcox, Swarthmore, Pa. Miss Ida C. Wilcox, Swarthmore, Pa. Mrs. William J. Willcox, 2011 Pine Street. Mr. J. Keating Willcox, 2011 Pine Street. Dr. Robert N. Willson, 1708 Locust Street. Mrs. James D. Winsor, Haverford, Pa. Miss Mary Winsor, Haverford, Pa. 14 Mrs. Owen Wister, 913 Pine Street. Mrs. William Rotch Wister, 1112 Spruce Street. Mrs. R. Francis Wood, 410 South 15th Street. Mr. R. Francis Wood, Jr., 410 South 15th Street. 15 Transcribed and reviewed by contributors participating in the By The People project at crowd.loc.gov.