[*[89]*] Note:-Have following resolution adopted by your Hive and signed by Record Keeper and return at once to this office so that I may forward to President Wilson before April 7 if possible. Frances E. Burns. [*[1913 Ap4*] Hive# 69 RESOLVED:-That this meeting calls upon President Wilson to urge, in his message convening the extra session of Congress, the passage of an amendment to the United States Constitution giving suffrage to women on equal terms with men. RESOLVED:-That a copy of this resolution be sent to President Wilson. Adopted at a meeting at Oxford Michigan Membership of Hive. 107 Elva Nichols. Record Keeper of Hive. [*57397*][*RECEIVED APR 4 1918 OFFICE FRANCES E. BURNS*][*[89]*] Note:--Have following resolution adopted by your Hive and signed by Record Keeper and return at once to this office so that I may forward to President Wilson before April 7 if possible. Frances E. Burns. Hive #105 RESOLVED:--That this meeting calls upon President Wilson to urge, in his message convening the extra session of Congress, the passage of an amendment to the United States Constitution giving suffrage to women on equal terms with men. RESOLVED:--That a copy of this resolution be sent to President Wilson. Adopted at a meeting at April 4th. Membership of Hive. Elsie Rutan (signed) Record Keeper of Hive. [*57398*]RECEIVED Apr 8 1913 OFFICE FRANCES E. BURNS[89] Note:- Have following resolution adopted by your Hive and signed by Record Keeper and return at once to this office so that I may forward to President Wilson before April 7 if possible. Frances E. Burns. [ 1913 Ap4] Hive# 356 RESOLVED:- That this meeting calls upon President Wilson to urge, in his message convening the extra session of Congress, the passage of an amendment to the United States Constitution giving suffrage to women on equal terms with men. RESOLVED:- That a copy of this resolution be sent to President Wilson. Adopted at a meeting at Jackson Mich. Membership of Hive. 418, Mrs Ida Schlenker. Record Keeper of Hive. 57399[*RECEIVED APR 4 1913 OFFICE FRANCES E. BURNS*][*[89]*] Note --Have following resolution adopted by your Hive and signed by R.K. and return at once to this office so that I may forward to President Wilson before April 7 if possible. Frances E. Burns. Per Narguelli Hive #697 RESOLVED: -That this meeting calls upon President Wilson to urge, in his message convening the extra session of Congress, the passage of an amendment to the United States Constitution giving suffrage to women on equal terms with men. RESOLVED:-That a copy of this resolution be sent to President Wilson. Adopted at a meeting at Eagles Hall April 4th 1913 Membership of hive 114 Addie M Shaw Record Keeper of Hive. [*57400*][*RECEIVED APR 5 1913 OFFICE FRANCES E. BURNS*]Note: -Have following resolution adopted by your Hive and signed by Record Keeper and return at once to this office so that I may forward to President Wilson before April 7 if possible. Frances E. Burns. [*1913 Ap4*] Hive #33 RESOLVED: -That this meeting calls upon President Wilson to urge, in his message convening the extra session of Congress, the passage of an amendment to the United States Constitution giving suffrage to women on equal terms with men. RESOLVED: -That a copy of this resolution be sent to President Wilson. Adopted at a meeting at Charlotte. Membership of Hive.96 Mabel Smith Record Keeper of Hive. 320 Lansing Street. RECEIVED APR 4 1913 OFFICE FRANCIS E BURNS[*[89]*] Note:- Have following resolution adopted by your Hive and signed by Record Keeper and return at once to this office so that I may forward to President Wilson before April 7 if possible. Frances E. Burns. [*[1913 Ap4]*] Hive #202 RESOLVED:--That this meeting calls upon President Wilson to urge, in his message convening the extra session of Congress, the passage of an amendment to the United States Constitution giving suffrage to women on equal terms with men. RESOLVED:--That a copy of this resolution be sent to President Wilson. Adopted at a meeting at Kalamazoo Mich.. Membership of Hive. Irma Shepard Record Keeper of Hive. [*57402*][*RECEIVED APR 4 1913 OFFICE FRANCES E. BURNS*][89] Note:-Have following resolution adopted by your Hive and signed by record Keeper and return at once to this office so that I may onward to President Wilson before April 7 if possible. Frances E. Burns. Hive 555 RESOLVED:-That this meeting calls upon President Wilson to urge, in his message convening the extra session of Congress, the passage of an amendment to the United States Constitution giving suffrage to women on equal terms with men. RESOLVED:- That a copy of this resolution be sent to President Wilson. Adopted at a meeting at Detroit April 4. -1918 Membership of Hive. 150 Jessie F. Weeks. Record Keeper of Hive. [*57403*][*RECEIVED APR 7 1913 OFFICE FRANCES E. BURNS*][89] Note:–Have following resolution adopted by your Hive and signed by Record Keeper and return at once to this office so that I may forward to President Wilson before April 7 if possible. Frances E. Burns [*1913 Ap5*] Hive#340 RESOLVED:–That this meeting calls upon President Wilson to urge, in his message convening the extra session of Congress, the passage of an amendment to the United States Constitution giving suffrage to women on equal terms with men. RESOLVED:–That a copy of this resolution be sent to President Wilson. Adopted at a meeting at Atkins. Membership of Hive. 10 Mary Bensch Record Keeper of Hive. [*57404*][*RECEIVED APR 5 1913 OFFICE FRANCES E. BURNS*][*[89]*] Note:–Have following resolution adopted by your Hive and signed [*1913 Ap5*] by Record Keeper and return at once to this office so that I may orward to President Wilson before April 7 if possible. Frances E. Burns. Hive# 418 RESOLVED:–That this meeting calls upon President Wilson to urge, in his message convening the extra session of Congress, the passage of an amendment to the United States Constitution giving suffrage to women on equal terms with men. RESOLVED:-That a copy of this resolution be sent to President Wilson. Adopted at a meeting at . Membership of Hive. 79 Mina Bishop Record Keeper of Hive. [*57405*][*RECEIVED APR 5 1913 OFFICE FRANCES E. BURNS*][*[89]*] Note:–Have following resolution adopted by your Hive and signed by Record Keeper and return at once to this office so that I may orward to President Wilson before April 7 if possible. Frances E. Burns [*1913 Ap5*] Hive#534 RESOLVED:–That this meeting calls upon President Wilson to urge, in his message convening the extra session of Congress, the passage of an amendment to the United States Constitution giving suffrage to women on equal terms with men. RESOLVED:–That a copy of this resolution be sent to President Wilson. Adopted at a meeting at not decided at a meeting Just sent by order of commander. Membership of Hive. 41 Emma Black Record Keeper of Hive. [*57406*] [*RECEIVED APR 5 1913 OFFICE FRANCES E. BURNS*][*[89]*] Note:–Have following resolution adopted by your Hive and signed by Record Keeper and return at once to this office so that I may forward to President Wilson before April 7 if possible. Frances E. Burns. [*1913 Ap5*] Hive # 196 RESOLVED:–That this meeting calls upon President Wilson to urge, in his message convening the extra session of Congress, the passage of an amendment to the United States Constitution giving suffrage to women on equal terms with men. RESOLVED:–That a copy of this resolution be sent to President Wilson. Adopted at a meeting at Six Lakes Hive. Membership of Hive. Viola Brant. Record Keeper of Hive. [*57407*][*RECEIVED APR 5 1913 OFFICE FRANCES E. BURNS*][*[89]*] Note:--Have following resolution adopted by your Hive and signed by Record Keeper and return at once to this office so that I may forward to President Wilson before April 7 if possible. Frances E. Burns. [*1913 Ap5*] Hive #14 RESOLVED:--That this meeting calls upon President Wilson to urge, in his message convening the extra session of Congress, the passage of an amendment to the United States Constitution giving suffrage to women on equal terms with men. RESOLVED:--That a copy of this resolution be sent to President Wilson. Adopted at a meeting at Eagle Hall Ludington Mich Membership of Hive. 107 Willis Cater Record Keeper of Hive. [*57408*][*RECEIVED APR 5 1913 OFFICE FRANCES E. BURNS*][*[89]*] Note: -Have following resolution adopted by your Hive and signed by Record Keeper and return at once to this office so that I may orward [forward] to President Wilson before April 7 if possible. Frances E. Burns. Hive # 404 Resolved: -That this meeting calls upon President Wilson to urge, in his message convening the extra session of Congress. the passage of an amendment to the United States Constitution giving suffrage to women on equal terms with men. Resolved: -That a copy of this resolution be sent to President Wilson. Adopted at a meeting at Harford Springs. April 3: 1913 Membership of Hive. 880 Lillie La Chapurau Record Keeper of Hive. 57409[*RECEIVED APR 8 1913 OFFICE FRANCES E. BURNS*][*[89]*] Note:-Have following resolution adopted by your Hive and signed by R.K. and return at once to this office so that I may forward to President Wilson before April 7 if possible. Frances E. Burns. [* 1913 Ap5 *] Hive #647 RESOLVED:-That this meeting calls upon President Wilson to urge, in his message convening the extra session of Congress, the passage of an amendment to the United States Constitution giving suffrage to women on equal terms with men. RESOLVED:-That a copy of this resolution be sent to President Wilson. Adopted at a meeting at McBride. Membership of hive 38 Dora E Coles Record Keeper of Hive. [*57410*][*RECEIVED APR 5 1913 OFFICE FRANCES E. BURNS*][*[89]*] Note:–Have following resolution adopted by your Hive and signed by Record Keeper and return at once to this office so that I may forward to President Wilson before April 7 if possible. Frances E. Burns. [* 1913 Ap5 *] Hive# 221 RESOLVED:–That this meeting calls upon President Wilson to urge, in his message convening the extra session of Congress, the passage of an amendment to the United States Constitution giving suffrage to women on equal terms with men. RESOLVED:–That a copy of this resolution be sent to President Wilson. Adopted at a meeting at Elmira Mich. Membership of Hive. Blanche M. Duff Record Keeper of Hive. [*57411*][*RECEIVED APR 5 1913 OFFICE FRANCES E. BURNS*][*[89]*] Note:–Have following resolution adopted by your Hive and signed by Record Keeper and return at once to this office so that I may forward to President Wilson before April 7 if possible. Frances E. Burns. [* 1913 Ap5 *] Hive# 296 RESOLVED:–That this meeting calls upon President Wilson to urge, in his message convening the extra session of Congress, the passage of an amendment to the United States Constitution giving suffrage to women on equal terms with men. RESOLVED:–That a copy of this resolution be sent to President Wilson. Adopted at a meeting at Coleman, Mich. Membership of Hive. 00 Minnie Dunbar Record Keeper of Hive. [*57412*][*RECEIVED APR 5 1913 OFFICE FRANCES E. BURNS*][*[89]*] Note:-Have following resolution adopted by your Hive and signed by R.K. and return at once to this office so that I may forward to President Wilson before April 7 if possible. Frances E. Burns. Hive #216 RESOLVED:-That this meeting calls upon President Wilson to urge, in his message convening the extra session of Congress, the passage of an amendment to the United States Constitution giving suffrage to women on equal terms with men. RESOLVED:-That a copy of this resolution be sent to President Wilson. Adopted at a meeting at Apr. 5 1913. Membership of hive 130 Lena Fanner Record Keeper of Hive. [*57413*][*[89]*] Note:–Have following resolution adopted by your Hive and signed by Record Keeper and return at once to this office so that I may orward to President Wilson before April 7 if possible. Frances E. Burns. Hive # 675 RESOLVED:–That this meeting calls upon President Wilson to urge, in his message convening the extra session of Congress, the passage of an amendment to the United States Constitution giving suffrage to women on equal terms with men. RESOLVED:–That a copy of this resolution be sent to President Wilson. Adopted at a meeting at Parkville Hive. April 5-'13. Membership of Hive. 27 Martha Felker Record Keeper of Hive. 675 [*57414*][*RECEIVED APR 8 1913 OFFICE FRANCES E. BURNS*][*[89]*] Note:–Have following resolution adopted by your Hive and signed by Record Keeper and return at once to this office so that I may forward to President Wilson before April 7 if possible. Frances E. Burns. Hive# 60 RESOLVED:–That this meeting calls upon President Wilson to urge, in his message convening the extra session of Congress, the passage of an amendment to the United States Constitution giving suffrage to women on equal terms with men. RESOLVED:–That a copy of this resolution be sent to President Wilson. Adopted at a meeting at Allegan Mich. Apr. 5 1913. Membership of Hive. 107 Grace Gulliford Record Keeper of Hive. [*57415*][*RECEIVED APR 8 1913 OFFICE FRANCES E. BURNS*][*[89]*] Note:–Have following resolution adopted by your Hive and signed by Record Keeper and return at once to this office so that I may forward to President Wilson before April 7 if possible. Frances E. Burns. [* 1913 Ap5 *] Hive# 48 RESOLVED:–That this meeting calls upon President Wilson to urge, in his message convening the extra session of Congress, the passage of an amendment to the United States Constitution giving suffrage to women on equal terms with men. RESOLVED:–That a copy of this resolution be sent to President Wilson. Adopted at a meeting at Hunters Creek. Membership of Hive. 20 Mary C. Harris Record Keeper of Hive. [*57416*][*RECEIVED APR 5 1913 OFFICE FRANCES E. BURNS*][*[89]*] Note:-Have following resolution adopted by your Hive and signed by Record Keeper and return at once to this office so that I may orward to President Wilson before April 7 if possible. Frances E. Burns. Hive # 393 RESOLVED:-That this meeting calls upon President Wilson to urge, in his message convening the extra session of Congress, the passage of an amendment to the United States Constitution giving suffrage to women on equal terms with men. RESOLVED:-That a copy of this resolution be sent to President Wilson. Adopted at a meeting at Birmingham Michigan April 5 1913 Membership of Hive. 28 Emily S. Hunt Record Keeper of Hive. [*57417*][*RECEIVED APR 8 1913 OFFICE FRANCES E. BURNS*][*[89]*] Note:-Have following resolution adopted by your Hive and signed by R.K. and return at once to this office so that I may forward to President Wilson before April 7 if possible. Frances E. Burns. [1913 Ap 5] Hive # 614 RESOLVED:-That this meeting calls upon President Wilson to urge, in his message convening the extra session of Congress, the passage of an amendment to the United States Constitution giving suffrage to women on equal terms with men. RESOLVED:-That a copy of this resolution be sent to President Wilson. Adopted at a meeting at Maccabee Hall April 1st Membership of hive 28 Clara Lovelette Record Keeper of Hive. [*57418*][*RECEIVED APR 5 1913 OFFICE FRANCES E. BURNS*][*[89]*] Note:–Have following resolution adopted by your Hive and signed by Record Keeper and return at once to this office so that I may forward to President Wilson before April 7 if possible. Frances E. Burns. [* 1913 Ap5 *] Hive# 332 RESOLVED:–That this meeting calls upon President Wilson to urge, in his message convening the extra session of Congress, the passage of an amendment to the United States Constitution giving suffrage to women on equal terms with men. RESOLVED:–That a copy of this resolution be sent to President Wilson. Adopted at a meeting at Alma Hive No. 332. Membership of Hive. Estella McFaul Record Keeper of Hive. [*57419*][*RECEIVED APR 5 1913 OFFICE FRANCES E. BURNS*][*[89]*] Note:–Have following resolution adopted by your Hive and signed by Record Keeper and return at once to this office so that I may forward to President Wilson before April 7 if possible. Frances E. Burns. [*1913 Ap5*] Hive #97 RESOLVED:–That this meeting calls upon President Wilson to urge, in his message convening the extra session of Congress, the passage of an amendment to the United States Constitution giving suffrage to women on equal terms with men. RESOLVED:–That a copy of this resolution be sent to President Wilson. Adopted at a meeting at Crosswell Mich. Membership of Hive. 73 Mary McGill Record Keeper of Hive. [*57420*][*RECEIVED APR 5 1913 OFFICE FRANCES E. BURNS*][*[89]*] Note:–Have following resolution adopted by your Hive and signed by R.K. and return at once to this office so that I may forward to President Wilson before April 7 if possible. Frances E. Burns. [* 1913 Ap5 *] Hive# 651 RESOLVED:–That this meeting calls upon President Wilson to urge, in his message convening the extra session of Congress, the passage of an amendment to the United States Constitution giving suffrage to women on equal terms with men. RESOLVED:–That a copy of this resolution be sent to President Wilson. Adopted at a meeting at Marine City. Membership of hive 90 Elizabeth H. Morris Record Keeper of Hive. [*57421*][*RECEIVED APR 5 1913 OFFICE FRANCES E. BURNS*][*[89]*] Note:–Have following resolution adopted by your Hive and signed by Record Keeper and return at once to this office so that I may orward to President Wilson before April 7 if possible. Frances E. Burns. [* 1913 Ap5 *] Hive# 307 RESOLVED:–That this meeting calls upon President Wilson to urge, in his message convening the extra session of Congress, the passage of an amendment to the United States Constitution giving suffrage to women on equal terms with men. RESOLVED:–That a copy of this resolution be sent to President Wilson. Adopted at a meeting at Mancelona. Membership of Hive. 81 Members Lydia Marsh Record Keeper of Hive. [*57422*][*RECEIVED APR 5 1913 OFFICE FRANCES E. BURNS*][*[89]*] Note:–Have following resolution adopted by your Hive and signed by R.K. and return at once to this office so that I may forward to President Wilson before April 7 if possible. Frances E. Burns. Hive# 930 RESOLVED:–That this meeting calls upon President Wilson to urge, in his message convening the extra session of Congress, the passage of an amendment to the United States Constitution giving suffrage to women on equal terms with men. RESOLVED:–That a copy of this resolution be sent to President Wilson. Adopted at a meeting at Shelby Blvd. April 5 1913 Membership of hive 9 Eugenia Milland Record Keeper of Hive. [*57423*][*RECEIVED APR 8 1913 OFFICE FRANCES E. BURNS*][*[89]*] Hive# 5[?]8 RESOLVED:–That this meeting calls upon President Wilson to urge, in his message convening the extra session of Congress, the passage of an amendment to the United States Constitution giving suffrage to women on equal terms with men. RESOLVED:–That a copy of this resolution be sent to President Wilson. Adopted at a meeting at Clarkston April 5, 1913. Membership of Hive. 48 Mattie I Plumb Record Keeper of Hive. [*57424*][*RECEIVED APR 8 1913 OFFICE FRANCES E. BURNS*][*[89]*] [* 1913 Ap5 *] Hive# 254 RESOLVED:–That this meeting calls upon President Wilson to urge, in his message convening the extra session of Congress, the passage of an amendment to the United States Constitution giving suffrage to women on equal terms with men. RESOLVED:–That a copy of this resolution be sent to President Wilson. Adopted at a meeting at Big Rapids, Mich. Membership of Hive. 152 Anna M. Rand Record Keeper of Hive. [*57425*][*RECEIVED APR 5 1913 OFFICE FRANCES E. BURNS*][*[89]*] Note:–Have following resolution adopted by your Hive and signed by R.K. and return at once to this office so that I may forward to President Wilson before April 7 if possible. Frances E. Burns. Hive# 7[?]6 RESOLVED:–That this meeting calls upon President Wilson to urge, in his message convening the extra session of Congress, the passage of an amendment to the United States Constitution giving suffrage to women on equal terms with men. RESOLVED:–That a copy of this resolution be sent to President Wilson. Adopted at a meeting at Frafunt 4-5,1913. Membership of hive. 48 Mary Rassmussen Record Keeper of Hive. [*57426*][*RECEIVED APR 11 1913 OFFICE FRANCES E. BURNS*][*[89]*] Note:–Have following resolution adopted by your Hive and signed by Record Keeper and return at once to this office so that I may forward to President Wilson before April 7 if possible. Frances E. Burns. Hive# 67 RESOLVED:–That this meeting calls upon President Wilson to urge, in his message convening the extra session of Congress, the passage of an amendment to the United States Constitution giving suffrage to women on equal terms with men. RESOLVED:–That a copy of this resolution be sent to President Wilson. Adopted at a meeting at Goodrich Apr. 5 1913. Membership of Hive. 75 Verna M. Ries Record Keeper of Hive. [*57427*][*RECEIVED APR 8 1913 OFFICE FRANCES E. BURNS*][*[89]*] Note:–Have following resolution adopted by your Hive and signed by Record Keeper and return at once to this office so that I may forward to President Wilson before April 7 if possible. Frances E. Burns. [* 1913 Ap5 *] Hive# 303 RESOLVED:–That this meeting calls upon President Wilson to urge, in his message convening the extra session of Congress, the passage of an amendment to the United States Constitution giving suffrage to women on equal terms with men. RESOLVED:–That a copy of this resolution be sent to President Wilson. Adopted at a meeting at Bay Royal Hive no 303 Bay City Membership of Hive. 100 Lizzie Robertson Record Keeper of Hive. [*57428*][*RECEIVED APR 5 1913 OFFICE FRANCES E. BURNS*][*[89]*] Note:–Have following resolution adopted by your Hive and signed by Record Keeper and return at once to this office so that I may forward to President Wilson before April 7 if possible. Frances E. Burns. Leota Hive# 28 RESOLVED:–That this meeting calls upon President Wilson to urge, in his message convening the extra session of Congress, the passage of an amendment to the United States Constitution giving suffrage to women on equal terms with men. RESOLVED:–That a copy of this resolution be sent to President Wilson. Adopted at a meeting at on April 5 - 1913. Membership of Hive. 47 Hattie Rushlow Bay City Record Keeper of Hive. [*57429*][*RECEIVED APR 8 1913 OFFICE FRANCES E. BURNS*][*[89]*] Note:–Have following resolution adopted by your Hive and signed by Record Keeper and return at once to this office so that I may forward to President Wilson before April 7 if possible. Frances E. Burns. [* 1913 Ap5 *] Hive# 270 RESOLVED:–That this meeting calls upon President Wilson to urge, in his message convening the extra session of Congress, the passage of an amendment to the United States Constitution giving suffrage to women on equal terms with men. RESOLVED:–That a copy of this resolution be sent to President Wilson. Adopted at a meeting at Portland Mich. Membership of Hive. 67 Melva R Selleck Record Keeper of Hive. [*57430*][*RECEIVED APR 5 1913 OFFICE FRANCES E. BURNS*][*[89]*] Note:–Have following resolution adopted by your Hive and signed by Record Keeper and return at once to this office so that I may forward to President Wilson before April 7 if possible. Frances E. Burns. [* 1913 Ap5 *] Hive# 212 RESOLVED:–That this meeting calls upon President Wilson to urge, in his message convening the extra session of Congress, the passage of an amendment to the United States Constitution giving suffrage to women on equal terms with men. RESOLVED:–That a copy of this resolution be sent to President Wilson. Adopted at a meeting at Imlay City Mich. Membership of Hive. 160] Ella Sternbergh Record Keeper of Hive. [*57431*][*RECEIVED APR 5 1913 OFFICE FRANCES E. BURNS*][*89*] Note:-Have following resolution adopted by your Hive and signed by Record Keeper and return at once to this office so that I may forward to President Wilson before April 7 if possible. Frances E. Burns.[* 1913 Ap5 *] Hive: 838 RESOLVED:-That this meeting calls upon President Wilson to urge, in his message convening the extra session of Congress, the passage of an amendment to the United States Constitution giving suffrage to women on equal terms with men. RESOLVED:-That a copy of this resolution be sent to President Wilson. Adopted at a meeting at _________________________. Membership of Hive. Hetty F. Stinson Record Keeper of Hive. [*57432*][*RECEIVED APR 5 1913 OFFICE FRANCES E. BURNS*][* [89] *] Note:-Have following resolution adopted by your Hive and signed by R.K. and return at once to this office so that I may forward to President Wilson before April 7 if possible. Frances E. Burns. Lake Hive # 670 RESOLVED:-That this meeting calls upon President Wilson to urge, in his message convening the extra session of Congress, the passage of an amendment to the United States Constitution giving suffrage to women on equal terms with men. RESOLVED:-That a copy of this resolution be sent to President Wilson. Adopted at a meeting at Cuyslat April 5-1913 . Membership of hive 66 Elvah M Swarthout Record Keeper of Hive. [*57433*][*RECEIVED APR 8 1913 OFFICE FRANCES E. BURNS*][*[89]*] Note:-Have following resolution adopted by your Hive and signed by Record Keeper and return at once to this office so that I may forward to President Wilson before April 7 if possible. Frances E. Burns. [*1913 Ap5*] Hive# 353 RESOLVED:-That this meeting calls upon President Wilson to urge, in his message convening the extra session of Congress, the passage of an amendment to the United States Constitution giving suffrage to women on equal terms with men. RESOLVED:-That a copy of this resolution be sent to President Wilson. Adopted at a meeting at Jones Membership of Hive. 53 Lucy J. Trattles Record Keeper of Hive. [*57434*][*RECEIVED APR 5 1913 OFFICE FRANCES E. BURNS*][*[89]*] Note:-Have following resolution adopted by your Hive and signed by R.K. and return at once to this office so that I may forward to President Wilson before April 7 if possible. Frances E. Burns. [*1913 Ap5*] Hive #780 RESOLVED:-That this meeting calls upon President Wilson to urge, in his message convening the extra session of Congress, the passage of an amendment to the United States Constitution giving suffrage to women on equal terms with men. RESOLVED:-That a copy of this resolution be sent to President Wilson. Adopted at a meeting at Kalamazoo. Membership of hive r.20 Janet Vanderwalker Record Keeper of Hive. [*57435*][*RECEIVED APR 5 1913 OFFICE FRANCES E. BURNS*][*[89]*] Note: -Have following resolution adopted by your Hive and signed by Record Keeper and return at once to this office so that I may [f]orward to President Wilson before April 7 if possible. Frances E. Burns. Hive# 572 RESOLVED:-That this meeting calls upon President Wilson to urge, in his message convening the extra session of Congress, the passage of an amendment to the United States Constitution giving suffrage to women on equal terms with men. RESOLVED:-That a copy of this resolution be sent to President Wilson. Adopted at a meeting at Apr. 5. 1913. Membership of Hive. Nettie [??zar] Record Keeper of Hive. [*57436*][*RECEIVED APR 8 1913 OFFICE FRANCES E. BURNS*][[89]] Lum, Western Hive, #537 Resolved: That this meeting call upon President Wilson to urge, in his message convening the extra session of Congress, the [suff] passage of an amendment to the United States Constitution giving suffrage to wemon on equal terms with men. Resolved: That a copy of this resolution be sent to President Wilson. Adopted at a meeting at Lum. Membership of Hive 25. Carrie J Wait, R. K. 57437[*RECEIVED APR 5 1913 OFFICE FRANCES E. BURNS*][*[89]*] Note:- Have following resolution adopted by your Hive and signed by Record Keeper and return at once to this office so that I may forward to President Wilson before April 7 if possible. Frances E. Burns. Hive# 459 RESOLVED:--That this meeting calls upon President Wilson to urge, in his message convening the extra session of Congress, the passage of an amendment to the United States Constitution giving suffrage to women on equal terms with men. RESOLVED:--That a copy of this resolution be sent to President Wilson. Adopted at a meeting at Pulaski April 5 1913. Membership of Hive. 26 Jennie Wheeler Record Keeper of Hive. [*57438*] [*RECEIVED APR 8 1913 OFFICE FRANCES E. BURNS*][*[89]*] Note:-Have following resolution adopted by your Hive and signed by Record Keeper and return at once to this office so that I may forward to President Wilson before April 7 if possible. Frances E. Burns. Hive #61 RESOLVED:-That this meeting calls upon President Wilson to urge, in his message convening the extra session of Congress, the passage of an amendment to the United States Constitution giving suffrage to women on equal terms with men. RESOLVED:-That a copy of this resolution be sent to President Wilson. Adopted at a meeting at Petoskey, Mich. April 6, 1913 Membership of Hive. 98 Alma Brauch Record Keeper of Hive. [*57439*][*RECEIVED APR 8 1913 OFFICE FRANCES E. BURNS*][*[89]*] Note:—Have following resolution adopted by your Hive and signed by Record Keeper and return at once to this office so that I may forward to President Wilson before April 7 if possible, Frances E. Burns. Hive #432 RESOLVED:-That this meeting calls upon President Wilson to urge, in his message convening the extra session of Congress, the passage of an amendment to the United States Corstitution giving suffrage to women on equal terms with men. RESOLVED:-That a copy of this resolution be sent to President Wilson. Adopted at a meeting at East Jordan Apr 7 1913 Membership of Hive. Effie Alexander Record Keeper of Hive. [*57440*][*RECEIVED APR 10 1913 OFFICE FRANCES E. BURNS*][*[89]*] Note:-Have following resolution adopted by your Hive and signed by Record Keeper and return at once to this office so that I may forward to President Wilson before April 7 if possible. Frances E. Burns. [*1913 Ap7*] Hive#461 RESOLVED:-That this meeting calls upon President Wilson to urge, in his message convening the extra session of Congress, passage of an amendment to the United States Constitution giving suffrage to women on equal terms with men. RESOLVED:-That a copy of this resolution be sent to President Wilson. Adopted at a meeting at Palo Michigan Membership of Hive. Ora E Baker Record Keeper of Hive. [*57441*][*RECEIVED APR 7 1913 OFFICE FRANCES E. BURNS*][*[89]*] Note:-Have following resolution adopted by your Hive and signed by Record Keeper and return at once to this office so that I may forward to President Wilson before April 7 if possible. Frances E. Burns [*1913 Ap 7*] Bayou Hive #104 RESOLVED:-That this meeting calls upon President Wilson to urge, in his message convening the extra session of Congress, the passage of an amendment to the United States Constitution giving suffrage to women on equal terms with men. RESOLVED:-That a copy of this resolution be sent to President Wilson. Adopted at a meeting at Byron Maccabee Hall Membership of Hive.62. Ella Barnes Record Keeper of Hive. [*57442*][*RECEIVED APR 7 1913 OFFICE FRANCES E. BURNS*][89] Note:-Have following resolution adopted by your Hive and signed by Record Keeper and return at once to this office so that I may forward to President Wilson before April 7 if possible. Frances E. Burns. 1913Ap7 Hive#9306 RESOLVED:-That this meeting calls upon President Wilson to urge, in his message convening the extra session of Congress, the passage of an amendment to the United States Constitution giving suffrage to women on equal terms with men. RESOLVED:-That a copy of this resolution be sent to President Wilson. Adopted at a meeting at Fenton, Mich. Membership of Hive. 79 Harriet B Fancy, Record Keeper of Hive. 57443[*RECEIVED APR 7 1913 OFFICE FRANCES E. BURNS*][89] Note:-Have following resolution adopted by your hive and signed by R.K. and return at once to this office so that I may forward to President Wilson before April 7 if possible. Frances. E. Burns. Hive # 683 RESOLVED: That this meeting calls upon President WIlson to urge, in his message convening the extra session of Congress, the passage of an amendment to the United States Constitution giving suffrage to women on equal terms with men. RESOLVED:-That a copy of this resolution be sent to President Wilson. Adopted at a meeting at April 7, 1913 Membership of hive 86 Mary E. Gaffney Record Keeper of Hive. 57444[*RECEIVED APR 10 1913 OFFICE FRANCES E. BURNS*][89] Note:-Have following resolution adopted by your hive and signed by Record Keeper and return at once to this office so that I may forward to President Wilson before April 7 if possible. Frances. E. Burns. 1913 Ap 7 Hive # 873 RESOLVED: That this meeting calls upon President Wilson to urge, in his message convening the extra session of Congress, the passage of an amendment to the United States Constitution giving suffrage to women on equal terms with men. RESOLVED:-That a copy of this resolution be sent to President Wilson. Adopted at a meeting at Grand Rapids, Mich. Membership of hive 38 Jeannette Homs Record Keeper of Hive. 57445[*RECEIVED APR 7 1913 OFFICE FRANCES E. BURNS*][89] Note:-Have following resolution adopted by your Hive and signed by Record Keeper and return at once to this office so that I may forward to President Wilson before April 7 if possible. Frances. E. Burns. 1913 Ap 7 Hive # ---- RESOLVED: That this meeting calls upon President Wilson to urge, in his message convening the extra session of Congress, the passage of an amendment to the United States Constitution giving suffrage to women on equal terms with men. RESOLVED:-That a copy of this resolution be sent to President Wilson. Adopted at a meeting at Eden sio/La. Membership of hive 79 Malvina J. Juliai Record Keeper of Hive. 57446[*RECEIVED APR 7 1913 OFFICE FRANCES E. BURNS*][89] Note:-Have following resolution adopted by your hive and signed by Record Keeper and return at once to this office so that I may forward to President Wilson before April 7 if possible. Frances. E. Burns. 1913 Ap 7 Hive # ---- RESOLVED: That this meeting calls upon President Wilson to urge, in his message convening the extra session of Congress, the passage of an amendment to the United States Constitution giving suffrage to women on equal terms with men. RESOLVED:-That a copy of this resolution be sent to President Wilson. Adopted at a meeting at Rose City Membership of hive Jeanine Lazardy Record Keeper of Hive. 57447[*RECEIVED APR 7 1913 OFFICE FRANCES E. BURNS*][89] Note:-Have following resolution adopted by your hive and signed by Record Keeper and return at once to this office so that I may forward to President Wilson before April 7 if possible. 1913 Ap 7 Frances. E. Burns. Hive # ---- RESOLVED: That this meeting calls upon President Wilson to urge, in his message convening the extra session of Congress, the passage of an amendment to the United States Constitution giving suffrage to women on equal terms with men. RESOLVED:-That a copy of this resolution be sent to President Wilson. Adopted at a meeting at --------------------------------. Membership of hive 38 Ehuell _________________________ Record Keeper of Hive. Smily Hive 288 have taken our vote of this copy and it was past. Lillie Miller R.K. 57448[*RECEIVED APR 7 1913 OFFICE FRANCES E. BURNS*][89] Note:-Have following resolution adopted by your hive and signed by Record Keeper and return at once to this office so that I may forward to President Wilson before April 7 if possible. Frances. E. Burns. 1913 Ap 7 Hive # 398 RESOLVED: That this meeting calls upon President Wilson to urge, in his message convening the extra session of Congress, the passage of an amendment to the United States Constitution giving suffrage to women on equal terms with men. RESOLVED:-That a copy of this resolution be sent to President Wilson. Adopted at a meeting at Hastings, Mich. Membership of Hive. 144 Agnes Quigley Record Keeper of Hive. 57449[*RECEIVED APR 7 1913 OFFICE FRANCES E. BURNS*][89] Note:-Have following resolution adopted by your Hive and signed by Record Keeper and return at once to this office so that I may forward to President Wilson before April 7 if possible. Frances. E. Burns. Hive # 539 RESOLVED:-That this meeting calls upon President Wilson to urge, in his message convening the extra session of Congress, the passage of an amendment to the United States Constitution giving suffrage to women on equal terms with men. RESOLVED:-That a copy of this resolution be sent to President Wilson. Adopted at a meeting at Hartford, Mich. Membership of Hive. 17 Mae Penwell Record Keeper of Hive. [*57450*][*RECEIVED APR 7 1913 OFFICE FRANCES E. BURNS*][89] Note:-Have following resolution adopted by your Hive and signed by Record Keeper and return at once to this office so that I may forward to President Wilson before April 7 if possible. Frances. E. Burns. 1913 Ap 7 Hive # 219 . RESOLVED: That this meeting calls upon President Wilson to urge, in his message convening the extra session of Congress, the passage of an amendment to the United States Constitution giving suffrage to women on equal terms with men. RESOLVED:-That a copy of this resolution be sent to President Wilson. Adopted at a meeting at Howard City, Mich. Membership of Hive. Oh[??] Pea[???]son Record Keeper of Hive. 57451[*RECEIVED APR 7 1913 OFFICE FRANCES E. BURNS*][89] Note:-Have following resolution adopted by your hive and signed by R.K. and return at once to this office so that I may forward to President Wilson before April 7 if possible. Frances. E. Burns. 1913 Ap 7 Hive # 997 RESOLVED: That this meeting calls upon President Wilson to urge, in his message convening the extra session of Congress, the passage of an amendment to the United States Constitution giving suffrage to women on equal terms with men. RESOLVED:-That a copy of this resolution be sent to President Wilson. Adopted at a meeting at Blue Ribbon Membership of Hive. 101 Eonna Mc Rowan Record Keeper of Hive. 57452[*RECEIVED APR 7 1913 OFFICE FRANCES E. BURNS*][89] Note:-Have following resolution adopted by your hive and signed by Record Keeper and return at once to this office so that I may forward to President Wilson before April 7 if possible. Frances. E. Burns. 1913 Ap 7 Hive # 334 RESOLVED: That this meeting calls upon President Wilson to urge, in his message convening the extra session of Congress, the passage of an amendment to the United States Constitution giving suffrage to women on equal terms with men. RESOLVED:-That a copy of this resolution be sent to President Wilson. Adopted at a meeting at Colon Hive 334. Membership of Hive. Ellen Silby. Record Keeper of Hive. 57453[*RECEIVED APR 7 1913 OFFICE FRANCES E. BURNS*][[89]] Note:-Have following resolution adopted by your Hive and signed by Record Keeper and return at once to this office so that I may forward to President Wilson before April 7 if possible. Frances E. Burns. Hive#203 RESOLVED:-That this meeting calls upon President Wilson to urge, in his message convening the extra session of Congress, the passage of an amendment to the United States Constitution giving suffrage to women on equal terms with men. RESOLVED:-That a copy of this resolution be sent to President Wilson. Adopted at a meeting at Geneseeville, Mich. Membership of Hive. 4 Jennie M. Sevener Record Keeper of Hive. 57454[*RECEIVED APR 7 1913 OFFICE FRANCES E. BURNS*][[89]] Note:-Have following resolution adopted by your Hive and signed by Record Keeper and return at once to this office so that I may forward to President Wilson before April 7 if possible. Frances E. Burns. 1913 Ap 7 Hive#305 RESOLVED:-That this meeting calls upon President Wilson to urge, in his message convening the extra session of Congress, the passage of an amendment to the United States Constitution giving suffrage to women on equal terms with men. RESOLVED:-That a copy of this resolution be sent to President Wilson. Adopted at a meeting at Alamo April 4th. Membership of Hive. 24. Elve Shehard Record Keeper of Hive. 57455[*RECEIVED APR 7 1913 OFFICE FRANCES E. BURNS*][[89]] Note:-Have following resolution adopted by your Hive and signed by Record Keeper and return at once to this office so that I may forward to President Wilson before April 7 if possible. Frances E. Burns. 1913 Ap 7 Hive# 685 RESOLVED:-That this meeting calls upon President Wilson to urge, in his message convening the extra session of Congress, the passage of an amendment to the United States Constitution giving suffrage to women on equal terms with men. RESOLVED:-That a copy of this resolution be sent to President Wilson. Adopted at a meeting at Wakefield, Mich. Membership of Hive. 17. Emma Sibley Record Keeper of Hive. 57456[*RECEIVED APR 7 1913 OFFICE FRANCES E. BURNS*][[89]] Note:-Have following resolution adopted by your Hive and signed by Record Keeper and return at once to this office so that I may forward to President Wilson before April 7 if possible. Frances E. Burns. 1913 Ap 7 Hive#321 RESOLVED:-That this meeting calls upon President Wilson to urge, in his message convening the extra session of Congress, the passage of an amendment to the United States Constitution giving suffrage to women on equal terms with men. RESOLVED:-That a copy of this resolution be sent to President Wilson. Adopted at a meeting at Boomingdale. Membership of Hive. 27 Josephina Stewart Record Keeper of Hive. 57457 [[b8]][*RECEIVED APR 7 1913 OFFICE FRANCES E. BURNS*][[89]] Note:-Have following resolution adopted by your Hive and signed by Record Keeper and return at once to this office so that I may forward to President Wilson before April 7 if possible. Frances E. Burns. 1913 Ap 7 Hive#203 RESOLVED:-That this meeting calls upon President Wilson to urge, in his message convening the extra session of Congress, the passage of an amendment to the United States Constitution giving suffrage to women on equal terms with men. RESOLVED:-That a copy of this resolution be sent to President Wilson. Adopted at a meeting at Chesaning, Mich. Membership of Hive. Minnie Thomas Record Keeper of Hive. 57458[*RECEIVED APR 7 1913 OFFICE FRANCES E. BURNS*][[89]] Note:-Have following resolution adopted by your Hive and signed by Record Keeper and return at once to this office so that I may forward to President Wilson before April 7 if possible. Frances E. Burns. Hive#782 RESOLVED:-That this meeting calls upon President Wilson to urge, in his message convening the extra session of Congress, the passage of an amendment to the United States Constitution giving suffrage to women on equal terms with men. RESOLVED:-That a copy of this resolution be sent to President Wilson. Adopted at a meeting at April 7th 1913. Membership of Hive. 22 Grace Irene Van Dyke Record Keeper of Hive. 57459[*RECEIVED APR 22 1913 OFFICE FRANCES E. BURNS*][[89]] Note:-Have following resolution adopted by your Hive and signed by Record Keeper and return at once to this office so that I may forward to President Wilson before April 7 if possible. Frances E. Burns. 1913 Ap 7 Hive#158 RESOLVED:-That this meeting calls upon President Wilson to urge, in his message convening the extra session of Congress, the passage of an amendment to the United States Constitution giving suffrage to women on equal terms with men. RESOLVED:-That a copy of this resolution be sent to President Wilson. Adopted at a meeting at Princeberg. Membership of Hive. [?????] W[???] Jones. Record Keeper of Hive. 57460[*RECEIVED APR 7 1913 OFFICE FRANCES E. BURNS*][[89]] Note:-Have following resolution adopted by your Hive and signed by Record Keeper and return at once to this office so that I may forward to President Wilson before April 7 if possible. Frances E. Burns. Hive#700 RESOLVED:-That this meeting calls upon President Wilson to urge, in his message convening the extra session of Congress, the passage of an amendment to the United States Constitution giving suffrage to women on equal terms with men. RESOLVED:-That a copy of this resolution be sent to President Wilson. Adopted at a meeting at Bay City, Mich. 4-7-13 Membership of Hive. 123 Rose E. Weniger Record Keeper of Hive. 57461[*RECEIVED APR 10 1913 OFFICE FRANCES E. BURNS*][[89]] Note:-Have following resolution adopted by your Hive and signed by Record Keeper and return at once to this office so that I may forward to President Wilson before April 7 if possible. Frances E. Burns. [[1913 Ap 7]]. Hive#596 RESOLVED:-That this meeting calls upon President Wilson to urge, in his message convening the extra session of Congress, the passage of an amendment to the United States Constitution giving suffrage to women on equal terms with men. RESOLVED:-That a copy of this resolution be sent to President Wilson. Adopted at a meeting at Oakley hive. Membership of Hive. 43 Anna Wightman Record Keeper of Hive. 57462[*RECEIVED APR 7 1913 OFFICE FRANCES E. BURNS*][*[89]*] Note:–Have following resolution adopted by your Hive and signed by Record Keeper and return at once to this office so that I may orward to President Wilson before April 7 if possible. Frances E. Burns. [*1913 Ap 8*] Hive# 392 RESOLVED:–That this meeting calls upon President Wilson to urge, in his message convening the extra session of Congress, the passage of an amendment to the United States Constitution giving suffrage to women on equal terms with men. RESOLVED:–That a copy of this resolution be sent to President Wilson. Adopted at a meeting at Hamburg. Membership of Hive. 62 Jennie Alle[??] Record Keeper of Hive. [*57463*][*RECEIVED APR 8 1913 OFFICE FRANCES E. BURNS*][*[89]*] Note:–Have following resolution adopted by your Hive and signed by Record Keeper and return at once to this office so that I may forward to President Wilson before April 7 if possible. Frances E. Burns. [*1913 Ap 8*] Hive# 256 RESOLVED:–That this meeting calls upon President Wilson to urge, in his message convening the extra session of Congress, the passage of an amendment to the United States Constitution giving suffrage to women on equal terms with men. RESOLVED:–That a copy of this resolution be sent to President Wilson. Adopted at a meeting at Ha[?????]. Cora L Baker Record Keeper of Hive. [*57464*][*RECEIVED APR 8 1913 OFFICE FRANCES E. BURNS*][*[89]*] Note:–Have following resolution adopted by your Hive and signed by Record Keeper and return at once to this office so that I may forward to President Wilson before April 7 if possible. Frances E. Burns. [*1913 Ap8*] Hive# 367 RESOLVED:–That this meeting calls upon President Wilson to urge, in his message convening the extra session of Congress, the passage of an amendment to the United States Constitution giving suffrage to women on equal terms with men. RESOLVED:–That a copy of this resolution be sent to President Wilson. Adopted at a meeting at Sault-ste-Marie Mich Membership of Hive. 170 Lizzie Bassett Record Keeper of Hive.[*RECEIVED APR 8 1913 OFFICE FRANCES E. BURNS*][*[89]*] Note:–Have following resolution adopted by your Hive and signed by R.K. and return at once to this office so that I may forward to President Wilson before April 7 if possible. Frances E. Burns [*1913 Ap 8*] Hive #642 RESOLVED:–That this meeting calls upon President Wilson to urge, in his message convening the extra session of Congress, the passage of an amendment to the United States Constitution giving suffrage to women on equal terms with men. RESOLVED:–That a copy of this resolution be sent to President Wilson. Adopted at a meeting at White Cloud. Membership of hive [?]5 Ada V. Bird Record Keeper of Hive.[*RECEIVED APR 8 1913 OFFICE FRANCES E. BURNS*][*[89]*] [*Apr. 8, 1913.*] Note:–Have following resolution adopted by your Hive and signed by R.K. and return at once to this office so that I may forward to President Wilson before April 7 if possible. Frances E. Burns. Hive #814 RESOLVED:–That this meeting calls upon President Wilson to urge, in his message convening the extra session of Congress, the passage of an amendment to the United States Constitution giving suffrage to women on equal terms with men. RESOLVED:–That a copy of this resolution be sent to President Wilson. Adopted at a meeting at Salem [?] [?] Membership of hive 19 Carrie F. Boord. Record Keeper of Hive. [*57467*][*RECEIVED APR 10 1913 OFFICE FRANCES E. BURNS*][*[89]*] Note:–Have following resolution adopted by your Hive and signed by Record Keeper and return at once to this office so that I may forward to President Wilson before April 7 if possible. Frances E. Burns. [*1913 Ap8*] Hive #107 RESOLVED:–That this meeting calls upon President Wilson to urge, in his message convening the extra session of Congress, the passage of an amendment to the United States Constitution giving suffrage to women on equal terms with men. RESOLVED:–That a copy of this resolution be sent to President Wilson. Adopted at a meeting at [?] [?] Membership of Hive. 19 L[?]i[?]a Briggs Record Keeper of Hive. [*57468*][*RECEIVED APR 8 1913 OFFICE FRANCES E. BURNS*][*[89]*] Note:—Have following resolution adopted by your Hive and signed by Record Keeper and return at once to this office so that I may forward to President Wilson before April 7 if possible. Frances E. Burns. Hive#47 RESOLVED:—That this meeting calls upon President Wilson to urge, in his message convening the extra session of Congress, the passage of an amendment to the United States Constitution giving suffrage to women on equal terms with men. RESOLVED:—That a copy of this resolution be sent to President Wilson. Adopted at a meeting at April 8, 1913 Membership of Hive. 204 Alvira Brown Record Keeper of Hive. [*57469*][*RECEIVED APR 10 1913 OFFICE FRANCES E. BURNS*][*[89]*] Note:–Have following resolution adopted by your Hive and signed by Record Keeper and return at once to this office so that I may forward to President Wilson before April 7 if possible. Frances E. Burns. [*1913 Ap 8*] Hive# 323 RESOLVED:–That this meeting calls upon President Wilson to urge, in his message convening the extra session of Congress, the passage of an amendment to the United States Constitution giving suffrage to women on equal terms with men. RESOLVED:–That a copy of this resolution be sent to Presi– dent Wilson. Adopted at a meeting at Albar Michigan. Membership of Hive. J. [?]rmi[?]da Bruce Record Keeper of Hive.[*RECEIVED APR 8 1913 OFFICE FRANCES E. BURNS*][*250,*] [*89*] Note:–Have the following resolution adopted by your Hive and signed by Record Keeper and return at once to this office so that I may forward to President Wilson before April 7 if possible. Frances E. Burns. [*1913 Ap 8*] Hive# 59 RESOLVED:– That this meeting calls upon President Wilson to urge, in his message convening the extra session of Congress, the passage of an amendment to the United States Constitution giving suffrage to women on equal terms with men. RESOLVED:–That a copy of this resolution be sent to Presi– dent Wilson. Adopted at a meeting at Athens Mich. Membership of Hive. [*250*] [?] Ale[?] Record Keeper of Hive. 57471[*RECEIVED APR 8 1913 OFFICE FRANCES E. BURNS*][*89*] Note:–Have following resolution adopted by your Hive and signed by Record Keeper and return at once to this office so that I may forward to President Wilson before April 7 if possible. Frances E. Burns. Hive# 311 RESOLVED:–That this meeting calls upon President Wilson to urge, in his message convening the extra session of Congress, the passage of an amendment to the United States Constitution giving suffrage to women on equal terms with men. RESOLVED:–That a copy of this resolution be sent to Presi– dent Wilson. Adopted at a meeting at Clio, April 8, 1913. Membership of Hive. 61 Alice I. Doyle Record Keeper of Hive. [*57472*][*RECEIVED APR 10 1913 OFFICE FRANCES E. BURNS*][*[89]*] Hive #400 1913 Ap8 RESOLVED:--That this meeting calls upon President Wilson to urge, in his message convening the extra session of Congress, the passage of an amendment to the United States Constitution giving suffrage to women on equal terms with men. RESOLVED:--That a copy of this resolution be sent to President Wilson. Adopted at a meeting at [Baiml??] Mich. Membership of Hive. 23 Mary Drum Record Keeper of Hive. [*57473*][*RECEIVED APR 8 1913 OFFICE FRANCES E. BURNS*][*89*] Note: - Have following resolution adopted by your Hive and signed by R.K. and return at once to this office so that I may forward to President Wilson before April 7 if possible. Frances E. Burns. Hive # 21 RESOLVED: - That this meeting calls upon President Wilson to urge, in his message convening the extra session of Congress, the passage of an amendment to the United States Constitution giving suffrage to women on equal terms with men. RESOLVED: - That a copy of this resolution be sent to President Wilson. Adopted at a meeting at Fulbright, Tex. 4-8-13 Membership of hive 4-1 Lula Futrell Record Keeper of Hive. [*57474*][*RECEIVED APR 15 1913 OFFICE FRANCES E. BURNS*][*89*] Note: - Have following resolution adopted by your Hive and signed by R.K. and return at once to this office so that I may forward to President Wilson before April 7 if possible. Frances E. Burns. 1913 Ap 8 Hive # 71 RESOLVED: - That this meeting calls upon President Wilson to urge, in his message convening the extra session of Congress, the passage of an amendment to the United States Constitution giving suffrage to women on equal terms with men. RESOLVED: - That a copy of this resolution be sent to President Wilson. Adopted at a meeting at Traverse City Membership of hive 155 Mary E Gardner Record Keeper of Hive. [*57475*][*RECEIVED APR 8 1913 OFFICE FRANCES E. BURNS*][*89*] Note: - Have following resolution adopted by your Hive and signed by R.K. and return at once to this office so that I may forward to President Wilson before April 7 if possible. Frances E. Burns.1913 Ap 8 Hive # 742 RESOLVED: - That this meeting calls upon President Wilson to urge, in his message convening the extra session of Congress, the passage of an amendment to the United States Constitution giving suffrage to women on equal terms with men. RESOLVED: - That a copy of this resolution be sent to President Wilson. Adopted at a meeting at Saranac Membership of hive 12 Charlotte Gates. Record Keeper of Hive. [*RECEIVED APR 8 1913 OFFICE FRANCES E. BURNS*][*89*] Note: - Have following resolution adopted by your Hive and signed by R.K. and return at once to this office so that I may forward to President Wilson before April 7 if possible. Frances E. Burns. 1913 Ap 8 Hive # 832 RESOLVED: - That this meeting calls upon President Wilson to urge, in his message convening the extra session of Congress, the passage of an amendment to the United States Constitution giving suffrage to women on equal terms with men. RESOLVED: - That a copy of this resolution be sent to President Wilson. Adopted at a meeting at Bergland Membership of hive 30 Nellie E. Gregory Record Keeper of Hive. [*57477*][*RECEIVED APR 8 1913 OFFICE FRANCES E. BURNS*][*89*] Note: - Have following resolution adopted by your Hive and signed by R.K. and return at once to this office so that I may forward to President Wilson before April 7 if possible. Frances E. Burns. Hive #849 RESOLVED: - That this meeting calls upon President Wilson to urge, in his message convening the extra session of Congress, the passage of an amendment to the United States Constitution giving suffrage to women on equal terms with men. RESOLVED: - That a copy of this resolution be sent to President Wilson. Adopted at a meeting at Everett Wash April 8-13 Membership of hive 54 Anna Hanson Record Keeper of Hive. [*57478*][*RECEIVED APR 16 1913 OFFICE FRANCES E. BURNS*][*89*] Note: - Have following resolution adopted by your Hive and signed by R.K. and return at once to this office so that I may forward to President Wilson before April 7 if possible. Frances E. Burns. 1913 Ap 8 Hive # 623 RESOLVED: - That this meeting calls upon President Wilson to urge, in his message convening the extra session of Congress, the passage of an amendment to the United States Constitution giving suffrage to women on equal terms with men. RESOLVED: - That a copy of this resolution be sent to President Wilson. Adopted at a meeting at Newberry Membership of hive 70 Fanny Huggins Record Keeper of Hive. [*57479*][*RECEIVED APR 8 1913 OFFICE FRANCES E. BURNS*][*89*] Note: - Have following resolution adopted by your Hive and signed by R.K. and return at once to this office so that I may forward to President Wilson before April 7 if possible. Frances E. Burns. Hive # 1001 RESOLVED: - That this meeting calls upon President Wilson to urge, in his message convening the extra session of Congress, the passage of an amendment to the United States Constitution giving suffrage to women on equal terms with men. RESOLVED: - That a copy of this resolution be sent to President Wilson. Adopted at a meeting at April 8th 1913 Membership of hive 25 Harriet Jackson Record Keeper of Hive. [*57480*][*RECEIVED APR 16 1913 OFFICE FRANCES E. BURNS*][*89*] Note: - Have following resolution adopted by your Hive and signed by R.K. and return at once to this office so that I may forward to President Wilson before April 7 if possible. Frances E. Burns. 1913 Ap 8 Hive # 640 RESOLVED: - That this meeting calls upon President Wilson to urge, in his message convening the extra session of Congress, the passage of an amendment to the United States Constitution giving suffrage to women on equal terms with men. RESOLVED: - That a copy of this resolution be sent to President Wilson. Adopted at a meeting at Climax Membership of hive 41 Eva L. Kay. Record Keeper of Hive. [*57481*][*RECEIVED APR 8 1913 OFFICE FRANCES E. BURNS*][*89*] Note: - Have following resolution adopted by your Hive and signed by R.K. and return at once to this office so that I may forward to President Wilson before April 7 if possible. Frances E. Burns. 1913 Ap 8 Hive # 168 RESOLVED: - That this meeting calls upon President Wilson to urge, in his message convening the extra session of Congress, the passage of an amendment to the United States Constitution giving suffrage to women on equal terms with men. RESOLVED: - That a copy of this resolution be sent to President Wilson. Adopted at a meeting at Lexington, Mich. Membership of hive 27 Bessie Long Record Keeper of Hive. [*57482*][*RECEIVED APR 8 1913 OFFICE FRANCES E. BURNS*][*89*] Note: - Have following resolution adopted by your Hive and signed by R.K. and return at once to this office so that I may forward to President Wilson before April 7 if possible. Frances E. Burns. Hive # 183 RESOLVED: - That this meeting calls upon President Wilson to urge, in his message convening the extra session of Congress, the passage of an amendment to the United States Constitution giving suffrage to women on equal terms with men. RESOLVED: - That a copy of this resolution be sent to President Wilson. Adopted at a meeting at Muskegon Heights Apr 8 1913 Membership of hive 45 Inez Loss Record Keeper of Hive. [*57483*][*RECEIVED APR 10 1913 OFFICE FRANCES E. BURNS*][*89*] Note: - Have following resolution adopted by your Hive and signed by R.K. and return at once to this office so that I may forward to President Wilson before April 7 if possible. Frances E. Burns. 1913 Apr 8 Hive # 35 RESOLVED: - That this meeting calls upon President Wilson to urge, in his message convening the extra session of Congress, the passage of an amendment to the United States Constitution giving suffrage to women on equal terms with men. RESOLVED: - That a copy of this resolution be sent to President Wilson. Adopted at a meeting at Germania Hive Membership of Hive. 41 Bertha Law Record Keeper of Hive. [*57484*][*RECEIVED APR 8 1913 OFFICE FRANCES E. BURNS*][*89*] Note: - Have following resolution adopted by your Hive and signed by R.K. and return at once to this office so that I may forward to President Wilson before April 7 if possible. Frances E. Burns. [1913 Ap 8] Hive # 77 RESOLVED: - That this meeting calls upon President Wilson to urge, in his message convening the extra session of Congress, the passage of an amendment to the United States Constitution giving suffrage to women on equal terms with men. RESOLVED: - That a copy of this resolution be sent to President Wilson. Adopted at a meeting at Gould City - Mich Membership of Hive. Maggie May Record Keeper of Hive. [*57485*][*RECEIVED APR 8 1913 OFFICE FRANCES E. BURNS*][*89*] Note: - Have following resolution adopted by your Hive and signed by R.K. and return at once to this office so that I may forward to President Wilson before April 7 if possible. Frances E. Burns. 1913 Ap 8 Hive # 59 RESOLVED: - That this meeting calls upon President Wilson to urge, in his message convening the extra session of Congress, the passage of an amendment to the United States Constitution giving suffrage to women on equal terms with men. RESOLVED: - That a copy of this resolution be sent to President Wilson. Adopted at a meeting at Monroe Mich Membership of Hive. 64 Hattie J. Olmsted. Record Keeper of Hive. [*57486*][*RECEIVED APR 8 1913 OFFICE FRANCES E. BURNS*][*89*] Note: - Have following resolution adopted by your Hive and signed by R.K. and return at once to this office so that I may forward to President Wilson before April 7 if possible. Frances E. Burns. Hive # 12 RESOLVED: - That this meeting calls upon President Wilson to urge, in his message convening the extra session of Congress, the passage of an amendment to the United States Constitution giving suffrage to women on equal terms with men. RESOLVED: - That a copy of this resolution be sent to President Wilson. Adopted at a meeting at Bay City, W. S. April 8th Membership of Hive. 152 Antoinette Patterson Record Keeper of Hive. [*57487*][*RECEIVED APR 10 1913 OFFICE FRANCES E. BURNS*][*89*] Note: - Have following resolution adopted by your Hive and signed by R.K. and return at once to this office so that I may forward to President Wilson before April 7 if possible. Frances E. Burns.1913 Ap 8 Hive # 853 RESOLVED: - That this meeting calls upon President Wilson to urge, in his message convening the extra session of Congress, the passage of an amendment to the United States Constitution giving suffrage to women on equal terms with men. RESOLVED: - That a copy of this resolution be sent to President Wilson. Adopted at a meeting at Barado, Mich Membership of Hive. 5 Grace Raas Record Keeper of Hive. [*57488*][*RECEIVED APR 8 1913 OFFICE FRANCES E. BURNS*][*89*] Note: - Have following resolution adopted by your Hive and signed by R.K. and return at once to this office so that I may forward to President Wilson before April 7 if possible. Frances E. Burns. April the 8 1913 Hive # 884 RESOLVED: - That this meeting calls upon President Wilson to urge, in his message convening the extra session of Congress, the passage of an amendment to the United States Constitution giving suffrage to women on equal terms with men. RESOLVED: - That a copy of this resolution be sent to President Wilson. Adopted at a meeting at Baraga Michigan Membership of Hive. 29 Lydia L. Reed Record Keeper of Hive. [*57489*][*RECEIVED APR 11 1913 OFFICE FRANCES E. BURNS*][*89*] Note: - Have following resolution adopted by your Hive and signed by R.K. and return at once to this office so that I may forward to President Wilson before April 7 if possible. Frances E. Burns. 1913 Ap 8 Hive # 54 RESOLVED: - That this meeting calls upon President Wilson to urge, in his message convening the extra session of Congress, the passage of an amendment to the United States Constitution giving suffrage to women on equal terms with men. RESOLVED: - That a copy of this resolution be sent to President Wilson. Adopted at a meeting at Roland Mich Membership of Hive. 23 Susie Richards Record Keeper of Hive. [*57490*][*RECEIVED APR 8 1913 OFFICE FRANCES E. BURNS*][*89*] Note: - Have following resolution adopted by your Hive and signed by R.K. and return at once to this office so that I may forward to President Wilson before April 7 if possible. Frances E. Burns. 1913 Ap 8 Hive # 422 RESOLVED: - That this meeting calls upon President Wilson to urge, in his message convening the extra session of Congress, the passage of an amendment to the United States Constitution giving suffrage to women on equal terms with men. RESOLVED: - That a copy of this resolution be sent to President Wilson. Adopted at a meeting at Dimondale Mich. Membership of Hive. 48 Ettina Rinkle Record Keeper of Hive. [*57491*][*RECEIVED APR 8 1913 OFFICE FRANCES E. BURNS*][*[89]*] Note: - Have following resolution adopted by your Hive and signed by R.K. and return at once to this office so that I may forward to President Wilson before April 7 if possible. Frances E. Burns. 1913 Ap8 Hive #830 RESOLVED:- That this meeting calls upon President Wilson to urge, in his message convening the extra session of Congress, the passage of an amendment to the United States Constitution giving suffrage to women on equal terms with men. RESOLVED:- That is a copy of this resolution be sent to president Wilson. Adopted at a meeting at [Prybia?] Hive. Ida Sandquist. Record Keeper of Hive. Membership of hive 52 [*57492*][*RECEIVED APR 8 1913 OFFICE FRANCES E. BURNS*][89] Note:- Have following resolution adopted by your Hive and signed by R.K. and return at once to this office so that I may forward to President Wilson before April 7 if possible. Frances E. Burns. 1913 Ap 8 Hive #929 RESOLVED:- That this meeting calls upon President Wilson to urge, in his message convening the extra session of Congress, the passage of an amendment to the United States Constitution giving suffrage to women on equal terms with men. RESOLVED:- That a copy of this resolution be sent to Presi- dent Wilson. Adopted at a meeting at Chicago Membership of hive 74 Eliza Saunders Record Keeper of Hive. 57493[*RECEIVED APR 8 1913 OFFICE FRANCES E. BURNS*][*89*] Note: - Have following resolution adopted by your Hive and signed by R.K. and return at once to this office so that I may forward to President Wilson before April 7 if possible. Frances E. Burns. 1913 Ap 8 [*Royal*] Hive # 86 RESOLVED: - That this meeting calls upon President Wilson to urge, in his message convening the extra session of Congress, the passage of an amendment to the United States Constitution giving suffrage to women on equal terms with men. RESOLVED: - That a copy of this resolution be sent to President Wilson. Adopted at a meeting at Dickinson's Hall 422 Gr River Ave. Detroit Mich Membership of Hive. 199 Margaret Shaw Record Keeper of Hive. [*57494*][*RECEIVED APR 8 1913 OFFICE FRANCES E. BURNS*][*[89]*] Note :- Have following resolution adopted by your Hive and signed by R.K. and return at once to this office so that I may forward to President Wilson before April 7 if possible. Frances E. Burns 1913 Ap8 Hive # 779 Resolved :- That this meeting calls upon President Wilson to urge, in his message convening the extra session of congress, the passage of an amendment to the United States Constitution giving suffrage to women on equal terms with men. Resolved :- That a copy of this resolution be sent to President Wilson. Adopted at a meeting Cross Village Membership of hive 4 Eunice B Shurtleff Record Keeper Hive. [*57495*][*RECEIVED APR 8 1913 OFFICE FRANCES E. BURNS*][*89*] Note: - Have following resolution adopted by your Hive and signed by R.K. and return at once to this office so that I may forward to President Wilson before April 7 if possible. Frances E. Burns. Hive # 19 RESOLVED: - That this meeting calls upon President Wilson to urge, in his message convening the extra session of Congress, the passage of an amendment to the United States Constitution giving suffrage to women on equal terms with men. RESOLVED: - That a copy of this resolution be sent to President Wilson. Adopted at a meeting at Buchanan Mich 4-8 1913 Membership of Hive. 118 Nella M Slater. Record Keeper of Hive. [*57496*][*RECEIVED APR 16 1913 OFFICE FRANCES E. BURNS*][*[89]*] Note:- Have following resolution adopted by your Hive and signed by Record Keeper and return at once to this office so that I may forward to President Wilson before April 7 if possible. Frances E. Burns. [*[1913 Ap 8]*] Hive# 273 RESOLVED:--That this meeting calls upon President Wilson to urge, in his message convening the extra session of Congress, the passage of an amendment to the United States Constitution giving suffrage to women on equal terms with men. RESOLVED:--That a copy of this resolution be sent to President Wilson. Adopted at a meeting at . 4 Membership of Hive. Mar R. Sprague Record Keeper of Hive. [*57497*] [*RECEIVED APR 8 1913 OFFICE FRANCES E. BURNS*][*89*] Note: - Have following resolution adopted by your Hive and signed by R.K. and return at once to this office so that I may forward to President Wilson before April 7 if possible. Frances E. Burns. 1913 Ap 8 Hive # 824 RESOLVED: - That this meeting calls upon President Wilson to urge, in his message convening the extra session of Congress, the passage of an amendment to the United States Constitution giving suffrage to women on equal terms with men. RESOLVED: - That a copy of this resolution be sent to President Wilson. Adopted at a meeting at Dearborn Mich Membership of Hive. 30 Edith C Stewart Record Keeper of Hive. [*57498*][*RECEIVED APR 8 1913 OFFICE FRANCES E. BURNS*][*89*] Note: - Have following resolution adopted by your Hive and signed by R.K. and return at once to this office so that I may forward to President Wilson before April 7 if possible. Frances E. Burns. Hive # 821 RESOLVED: - That this meeting calls upon President Wilson to urge, in his message convening the extra session of Congress, the passage of an amendment to the United States Constitution giving suffrage to women on equal terms with men. RESOLVED: - That a copy of this resolution be sent to President Wilson. Adopted at a meeting at April 8-13 Membership of Hive. 20 Ethel M. Sullivan Record Keeper of Hive. [*57499*][*RECEIVED APR 17 1913 OFFICE FRANCES E. BURNS*][*[89]*] Note:- Have following resolution adopted by your Hive and signed by Record Keeper and return at once to this office so that I may forward to President Wilson before April 7 if possible. Frances E. Burns. [*[1913 Ap 8]*] Hive # [???2] RESOLVED:--That this meeting calls upon President Wilson to urge, in his message convening the extra session of Congress, the passage of an amendment to the United States Constitution giving suffrage to women on equal terms with men. RESOLVED:--That a copy of this resolution be sent to President Wilson. Adopted at a meeting at Victory Queen Hive. Membership of Hive. /38 Florence Sutherland Record Keeper of Hive. [*57500*][*RECEIVED APR 8 1913 OFFICE FRANCES E. BURNS*][*89*] Note: - Have following resolution adopted by your Hive and signed by R.K. and return at once to this office so that I may forward to President Wilson before April 7 if possible. Frances E. Burns. 1913 Ap 8 Hive # 802 RESOLVED: - That this meeting calls upon President Wilson to urge, in his message convening the extra session of Congress, the passage of an amendment to the United States Constitution giving suffrage to women on equal terms with men. RESOLVED: - That a copy of this resolution be sent to President Wilson. Adopted at a meeting at Hemlock Membership of Hive. 63 Carrie Thomas Record Keeper of Hive. [*57501*][*RECEIVED APR 8 1913 OFFICE FRANCES E. BURNS*][*89*] Note: - Have following resolution adopted by your Hive and signed by R.K. and return at once to this office so that I may forward to President Wilson before April 7 if possible. Frances E. Burns. 1913 Ap 8 Hive # [628?] RESOLVED: - That this meeting calls upon President Wilson to urge, in his message convening the extra session of Congress, the passage of an amendment to the United States Constitution giving suffrage to women on equal terms with men. RESOLVED: - That a copy of this resolution be sent to President Wilson. Adopted at a meeting at Cadillac Membership of Hive. 72 Lydia Thompson Record Keeper of Hive. [*57502*][*RECEIVED APR 8 1913 OFFICE FRANCES E. BURNS*][*89*] Note: - Have following resolution adopted by your Hive and signed by Record Keeper and return at once to this office so that I may forward to President Wilson before April 7 if possible. Frances E. Burns. Hive # 186 RESOLVED: - That this meeting calls upon President Wilson to urge, in his message convening the extra session of Congress, the passage of an amendment to the United States Constitution giving suffrage to women on equal terms with men. RESOLVED: - That a copy of this resolution be sent to President Wilson. Adopted at a meeting at Cheboygan Mich Apr. 8-13 Membership of Hive. 136 Margaret Trimble Record Keeper of Hive. [*57503*][*RECEIVED APR 14 1913 OFFICE FRANCES E. BURNS*][*89*] Note: - Have following resolution adopted by your Hive and signed by Record Keeper and return at once to this office so that I may forward to President Wilson before April 7 if possible. Frances E. Burns. 1913 Ap 8 Hive # Gage RESOLVED: - That this meeting calls upon President Wilson to urge, in his message convening the extra session of Congress, the passage of an amendment to the United States Constitution giving suffrage to women on equal terms with men. RESOLVED: - That a copy of this resolution be sent to President Wilson. Adopted at a meeting at Membership of Hive. 144 Julia E Trombly. Record Keeper of Hive. [*57504*][*RECEIVED APR 8 1913 OFFICE FRANCES E. BURNS*][*89*] Note: - Have following resolution adopted by your Hive and signed by Record Keeper and return at once to this office so that I may orward to President Wilson before April 7 if possible. Frances E. Burns. 1913 Ap 8 Hive # 497 RESOLVED: - That this meeting calls upon President Wilson to urge, in his message convening the extra session of Congress, the passage of an amendment to the United States Constitution giving suffrage to women on equal terms with men. RESOLVED: - That a copy of this resolution be sent to President Wilson. Adopted at a meeting at Fremont Mich. Membership of Hive. 60 Sophia Vreeland Record Keeper of Hive. [*57505*][*RECEIVED APR 8 1913 OFFICE FRANCES E. BURNS*][*[89]*] Note: - Have following resolution adopted by your Hive and signed by R.K. and return at once to this office so that I may forward to President Wilson before April 7 if possible. Frances E. Burns. [*1913 Ap 8*] Hive # 660 RESOLVED: - That this meeting calls upon President Wilson to urge, in his message convening the extra session of Congress, the passage of an amendment to the United States Constitution giving suffrage to women on equal terms with men. RESOLVED: - That a copy of this resolution be sent to President Wilson. Adopted at a meeting at Bainbridge Center Michigan Membership of Hive. 37 Stella A. Weber. Record Keeper of Hive. [*57506*][*RECEIVED APR 8 1913 OFFICE FRANCES E. BURNS*][*[89]*] Note: - Have following resolution adopted by your Hive and signed by Record Keeper and return at once to this office so that I may forward to President Wilson before April 7 if possible. Frances E. Burns. [*1913 Ap 8*] Hive # 545 RESOLVED: - That this meeting calls upon President Wilson to urge, in his message convening the extra session of Congress, the passage of an amendment to the United States Constitution giving suffrage to women on equal terms with men. RESOLVED: - That a copy of this resolution be sent to President Wilson. Adopted at a meeting at Hall Fri Eve. Apr. 4. Membership of Hive. 180 Lettie A White Record Keeper of Hive. [*57507*][*RECEIVED APR 8 1913 OFFICE FRANCES E. BURNS*][*89*] Note: - Have following resolution adopted by your Hive and signed by R.K. and return at once to this office so that I may forward to President Wilson before April 7 if possible. Frances E. Burns. 1913 Ap 8 Hive # 870 RESOLVED: - That this meeting calls upon President Wilson to urge, in his message convening the extra session of Congress, the passage of an amendment to the United States Constitution giving suffrage to women on equal terms with men. RESOLVED: - That a copy of this resolution be sent to President Wilson. Adopted at a meeting at Rock Island Ill Membership of Hive. 42 Gertrude Wynn Record Keeper of Hive. [*57508*][*RECEIVED APR 8 1913 OFFICE FRANCES E. BURNS*][*RECEIVED APR 8 1913 OFFICE FRANCES E. BURNS*][*[89]*] [*Ladies of The Modern Maccabees*] Note: - Have following resolution adopted by your Hive and signed by Record Keeper and return at once to this office so that I may forward to President Wilson before April 7 if possible. Frances E. Burns. [*2*] [*89*] Hive# 549 RESOLVED: - That this meeting calls upon President Wilson to urge, in his message convening the extra session of Congress, the passage of an amendment to the United States Constitution giving suffrage to women on equal terms with men. RESOLVED: - That a copy of this resolution be sent to President Wilson. Adopted at a meeting at Houghton Mich April 9 - 1913 Membership of Hive. 48 Alice Daniels Record Keeper of Hive. [*57509*][*RECEIVED APR 22 1913 OFFICE FRANCES E. BURNS*][*89*] Note: - Have following resolution adopted by your Hive and signed by R.K. and return at once to this office so that I may forward to President Wilson before April 7 if possible. Frances E. Burns. Green Bay Hive # 600 RESOLVED: - That this meeting calls upon President Wilson to urge, in his message convening the extra session of Congress, the passage of an amendment to the United States Constitution giving suffrage to women on equal terms with men. RESOLVED: - That a copy of this resolution be sent to President Wilson. Adopted at a meeting at Apr 9 - 1913 Membership of Hive. 79 Ernestina Nelson Record Keeper of Hive. 600. [*57510*] [*422*][*RECEIVED APR 11 1913 OFFICE FRANCES E. BURNS*][*[89]*] Note: - Have following resolution adopted by your Hive and signed by R.K. and return at once to this office so that I may forward to President Wilson before April 7 if possible. Frances E. Burns. Hive # Pleiades No 879. RESOLVED: - That this meeting calls upon President Wilson to urge, in his message convening the extra session of Congress, the passage of an amendment to the United States Constitution giving suffrage to women on equal terms with men. RESOLVED: - That a copy of this resolution be sent to President Wilson. Adopted at a meeting at Apr 9 1913 Membership of Hive. 28 Lettie M. Harp. Record Keeper of Hive. [*57511*][*RECEIVED APR 16 1913 OFFICE FRANCES E. BURNS*][*89*] Note: - Have following resolution adopted by your Hive and signed by R.K. and return at once to this office so that I may forward to President Wilson before April 7 if possible. Frances E. Burns. Hive # 758 RESOLVED: - That this meeting calls upon President Wilson to urge, in his message convening the extra session of Congress, the passage of an amendment to the United States Constitution giving suffrage to women on equal terms with men. RESOLVED: - That a copy of this resolution be sent to President Wilson. Adopted at a meeting at Conklin Mich Apr 9 1913 Membership of Hive. 56 Amelia Kelly Record Keeper of Hive. [*57512*][*RECEIVED APR 10 1913 OFFICE FRANCES E. BURNS*][*89*] Note: - Have following resolution adopted by your Hive and signed by Record Keeper and return at once to this office so that I may forward to President Wilson before April 7 if possible. Frances E. Burns. Hive # 564 RESOLVED: - That this meeting calls upon President Wilson to urge, in his message convening the extra session of Congress, the passage of an amendment to the United States Constitution giving suffrage to women on equal terms with men. RESOLVED: - That a copy of this resolution be sent to President Wilson. Adopted at a meeting at April 9 - 1913 Membership of Hive. 55 Anna Komer Record Keeper of Hive. [*57513*][*RECEIVED APR 12 1913 OFFICE FRANCES E. BURNS*][*[89]*] Note: - Have following resolution adopted by your Hive and signed by Record Keeper and return at once to this office so that I may orward to President Wilson before April 7 if possible. Frances E. Burns. [*RECEIVED APR 10 1913 OFFICE FRANCES E. BURNS*] Hive #503 RESOLVED: - That this meeting calls upon President Wilson to urge, in his message convening the extra session of Congress, the passage of an amendment to the United States Constitution giving suffrage to women on equal terms with men. RESOLVED: - That a copy of this resolution be sent to President Wilson. Adopted at a meeting at Grd. Rapids April 9, 1913 Membership of Hive. 75 Jennie Parbel Record Keeper of Hive. [*57514*][*[89]*] Note: - Have following resolution adopted by your Hive and signed by R.K. and return at once to this office so that I may forward to President Wilson before April 7 if possible. Frances E. Burns. [*1913 Ap 9*] Hive # 148 RESOLVED: - That this meeting calls upon President Wilson to urge, in his message convening the extra session of Congress, the passage of an amendment to the United States Constitution giving suffrage to women on equal terms with men. RESOLVED: - That a copy of this resolution be sent to President Wilson. Adopted at a meeting at Atlantic, Iowa Membership of Hive. 52 Mary Thiele. Record Keeper of Hive. [*57515*][*RECEIVED APR 9 1913 OFFICE FRANCES E. BURNS*][*89*] Note: - Have following resolution adopted by your Hive and signed by R.K. and return at once to this office so that I may forward to President Wilson before April 7 if possible. Frances E. Burns. 1913 Ap 10 Hive # 609 RESOLVED: - That this meeting calls upon President Wilson to urge, in his message convening the extra session of Congress, the passage of an amendment to the United States Constitution giving suffrage to women on equal terms with men. RESOLVED: - That a copy of this resolution be sent to President Wilson. Adopted at a meeting at Detroit Mich. Membership of Hive. 102 Mrs E Badger. Record Keeper of Hive. [*57516*][*RECEIVED APR 10 1913 OFFICE FRANCES E. BURNS*][*[89]*] Note :- Have following resolution adopted by your Hive and signed by R.K and return at once to this office so that I may forward to President Wilson before April 7 if possible. Frances E. Burns. [*1913 Ap 10*] RESOLVED:- That this meeting calls upon President Wilson to urge, in his message convening the extra session of Congress, the passage of an amendment to the United States Constitution giving suffrage to women on equal terms with men. RESOLVED: That a copy of this resolution be sent to president Wilson Adopted at a meeting at Port Huron. Membership of hive 163 Frances Bennett Record Keeper of Hive. [*57517*][*RECEIVED APR 10 1913 OFFICE FRANCES E. BURNS*][*[89]*] Note: - Have following resolution adopted by your Hive and signed by Record Keeper and return at once to this office so that I may forward to President Wilson before April 7 if possible. Frances E. Burns. [*1913 Ap 10*] Hive # 295 295 RESOLVED: - That this meeting calls upon President Wilson to urge, in his message convening the extra session of Congress, the passage of an amendment to the United States Constitution giving suffrage to women on equal terms with men. RESOLVED: - That a copy of this resolution be sent to President Wilson. Adopted at a meeting at Harrisville Mich Membership of Hive. 15 Mary Burnham Record Keeper of Hive. 295 [*57518*][*RECEIVED APR 10 1913 OFFICE FRANCES E. BURNS*][*[89]*] Note: - Have following resolution adopted by your Hive and signed by Record Keeper and return at once to this office so that I may forward to President Wilson before April 7 if possible. Frances E. Burns. [*1913 Ap 10*] [*RECEIVED APR 10 1913 OFFICE FRANCES E. BURNS*] Hive # 103 RESOLVED: - That this meeting calls upon President Wilson to urge, in his message convening the extra session of Congress, the passage of an amendment to the United States Constitution giving suffrage to women on equal terms with men. RESOLVED: - That a copy of this resolution be sent to President Wilson. Adopted at a meeting at Midland Hive Membership of Hive. 90 Florence S Call Record Keeper of Hive. [*57519*][*89*] Note: - Have following resolution adopted by your Hive and signed by R.K. and return at once to this office so that I may forward to President Wilson before April 7 if possible. Frances E. Burns. Hive # 585 RESOLVED: - That this meeting calls upon President Wilson to urge, in his message convening the extra session of Congress, the passage of an amendment to the United States Constitution giving suffrage to women on equal terms with men. RESOLVED: - That a copy of this resolution be sent to President Wilson. Adopted at a meeting at Battle Creek Mich 4/10-1913 Membership of Hive. 258 Margaret A Corwin Record Keeper of Hive. [*5752p*][*RECEIVED APR 11 1913 OFFICE FRANCES E. BURNS*][*[89]*] Note: - Have following resolution adopted by your Hive and signed by R.K. and return at once to this office so that I may forward to President Wilson before April 7 if possible. Frances E. Burns. Hive # 625 RESOLVED: - That this meeting calls upon President Wilson to urge, in his message convening the extra session of Congress, the passage of an amendment to the United States Constitution giving suffrage to women on equal terms with men. RESOLVED: - That a copy of this resolution be sent to President Wilson. Adopted at a meeting at Volinia April 10 1913 Membership of Hive. 55 Elsie B Cropsey Record Keeper of Hive. [*57521*][*RECEIVED APR 17 1913 OFFICE FRANCES E. BURNS*][*89*] Note: - Have following resolution adopted by your Hive and signed by R.K. and return at once to this office so that I may forward to President Wilson before April 7 if possible. Frances E. Burns. 1913 Ap 10 Hive # 843 RESOLVED: - That this meeting calls upon President Wilson to urge, in his message convening the extra session of Congress, the passage of an amendment to the United States Constitution giving suffrage to women on equal terms with men. RESOLVED: - That a copy of this resolution be sent to President Wilson. Adopted at a meeting at Verona Mills. Membership of Hive. 14 Mary M. Galloway Record Keeper of Hive. [*57522*][*RECEIVED APR 10 1913 OFFICE FRANCES E. BURNS*][*89*] Note: - Have following resolution adopted by your Hive and signed by R.K. and return at once to this office so that I may forward to President Wilson before April 7 if possible. Frances E. Burns. 1913 Ap 10 Hive # 967 RESOLVED: - That this meeting calls upon President Wilson to urge, in his message convening the extra session of Congress, the passage of an amendment to the United States Constitution giving suffrage to women on equal terms with men. RESOLVED: - That a copy of this resolution be sent to President Wilson. Adopted at a meeting at Council Bluffs, Iowa Membership of Hive. 16 Louise K. Harsch Record Keeper of Hive. [*57523*][*RECEIVED APR 10 1913 OFFICE FRANCES E. BURNS*][*89*] Note: - Have following resolution adopted by your Hive and signed by Record Keeper and return at once to this office so that I may forward to President Wilson before April 7 if possible. Frances E. Burns. 1913 Ap 10 Hive # 223 RESOLVED: - That this meeting calls upon President Wilson to urge, in his message convening the extra session of Congress, the passage of an amendment to the United States Constitution giving suffrage to women on equal terms with men. RESOLVED: - That a copy of this resolution be sent to President Wilson. Adopted at a meeting at Tompkins Hive. Membership of Hive. 56 Record Keeper of Hive. [*57524*][*RECEIVED APR 10 1913 OFFICE FRANCES E. BURNS*][*[89]*] Note: - Have following resolution adopted by your Hive and signed by Record Keeper and return at once to this office so that I may forward to President Wilson before April 7 if possible. Frances E. Burns. [*1913 Ap 10*] Hive # 205 RESOLVED: - That this meeting calls upon President Wilson to urge, in his message convening the extra session of Congress, the passage of an amendment to the United States Constitution giving suffrage to women on equal terms with men. RESOLVED: - That a copy of this resolution be sent to President Wilson. Adopted at a meeting at Orsted Membership of Hive. 66 Ada Hood Record Keeper of Hive. [*57525*][*RECEIVED APR 10 1913 OFFICE FRANCES E. BURNS*][*[89]*] Note: - Have following resolution adopted by your Hive and signed by Record Keeper and return at once to this office so that I may forward to President Wilson before April 7 if possible. Frances E. Burns. [*1913 Ap 10*] Hive # 264 RESOLVED: - That this meeting calls upon President Wilson to urge, in his message convening the extra session of Congress, the passage of an amendment to the United States Constitution giving suffrage to women on equal terms with men. RESOLVED: - That a copy of this resolution be sent to President Wilson. Adopted at a meeting at Manistee, Mich. Membership of Hive. 95 Louise Jones. Record Keeper of Hive. [*57526*][*RECEIVED APR 10 1913 OFFICE FRANCES E. BURNS*][*89*] Note: - Have following resolution adopted by your Hive and signed by R.K. and return at once to this office so that I may forward to President Wilson before April 7 if possible. Frances E. Burns. 1913 Ap 10 Hive # 919 RESOLVED: - That this meeting calls upon President Wilson to urge, in his message convening the extra session of Congress, the passage of an amendment to the United States Constitution giving suffrage to women on equal terms with men. RESOLVED: - That a copy of this resolution be sent to President Wilson. Adopted at a meeting at Sandwich Ills. Membership of Hive. 29 Bessie Kellogg Record Keeper of Hive. [*57527*][*RECEIVED APR 10 1913 OFFICE FRANCES E. BURNS*][*89*] Note: - Have following resolution adopted by your Hive and signed by R.K. and return at once to this office so that I may forward to President Wilson before April 7 if possible. Frances E. Burns. Hive # 1015 RESOLVED: - That this meeting calls upon President Wilson to urge, in his message convening the extra session of Congress, the passage of an amendment to the United States Constitution giving suffrage to women on equal terms with men. RESOLVED: - That a copy of this resolution be sent to President Wilson. not Adopted at a meeting at April 10 - 13 Membership of Hive. Hattie M. Maisan Record Keeper of Hive. [*57528*][*RECEIVED APR 14 1913 OFFICE FRANCES E. BURNS*][*[89]*] Note: - Have following resolution adopted by your Hive and signed by Record Keeper and return at once to this office so that I may forward to President Wilson before April 7 if possible. Frances E. Burns. Hive # 551 RESOLVED: - That this meeting calls upon President Wilson to urge, in his message convening the extra session of Congress, the passage of an amendment to the United States Constitution giving suffrage to women on equal terms with men. RESOLVED: - That a copy of this resolution be sent to President Wilson. Adopted at a meeting at April 10 Membership of Hive. 115 in [in ?] Margarette Miller Record Keeper of Hive. [*57529*][*RECEIVED APR 11 1913 OFFICE FRANCES E. BURNS*][*89*] Note: - Have following resolution adopted by your Hive and signed by R.K. and return at once to this office so that I may forward to President Wilson before April 7 if possible. Frances E. Burns. 1913 Ap 10 Hive # Pana RESOLVED: - That this meeting calls upon President Wilson to urge, in his message convening the extra session of Congress, the passage of an amendment to the United States Constitution giving suffrage to women on equal terms with men. RESOLVED: - That a copy of this resolution be sent to President Wilson. Adopted at a meeting at Pana Membership of Hive. 8 Sadie Scheer Record Keeper of Hive. [*57530*][*RECEIVED APR 10 1913 OFFICE FRANCES E. BURNS*][*89*] Note: - Have following resolution adopted by your Hive and signed by R.K. and return at once to this office so that I may forward to President Wilson before April 7 if possible. Frances E. Burns. Hive # 981 RESOLVED: - That this meeting calls upon President Wilson to urge, in his message convening the extra session of Congress, the passage of an amendment to the United States Constitution giving suffrage to women on equal terms with men. RESOLVED: - That a copy of this resolution be sent to President Wilson. Adopted at a meeting at April 10th 1913 Membership of Hive. 34 Ella Smith Record Keeper of Hive. [*57531*][*RECEIVED APR 16 1913 OFFICE FRANCES E. BURNS*][*89*] Note: - Have following resolution adopted by your Hive and signed by R.K. and return at once to this office so that I may forward to President Wilson before April 7 if possible. Frances E. Burns. Hive # RESOLVED: - That this meeting calls upon President Wilson to urge, in his message convening the extra session of Congress, the passage of an amendment to the United States Constitution giving suffrage to women on equal terms with men. RESOLVED: - That a copy of this resolution be sent to President Wilson. Adopted at a meeting at April 10 -1 913 Membership of Hive. 925 Irene Spangler Record Keeper of Hive. [*57532*][*RECEIVED APR 17 1913 OFFICE FRANCES E. BURNS*][*[89]*] Note: - Have following resolution adopted by your Hive and signed by R.K. and return at once to this office so that I may forward to President Wilson before April 7 if possible. Frances E. Burns. [*1913 Ap 10*] Hive # 988 RESOLVED: - That this meeting calls upon President Wilson to urge, in his message convening the extra session of Congress, the passage of an amendment to the United States Constitution giving suffrage to women on equal terms with men. RESOLVED: - That a copy of this resolution be sent to President Wilson. Adopted at a meeting at St. Paul - Minn. Membership of Hive. 38 Agnes Upell. Record Keeper of Hive. [*57533*][*RECEIVED APR 10 1913 OFFICE FRANCES E. BURNS*][*[89]*] Note: - Have following resolution adopted by your Hive and signed by Record Keeper and return at once to this office so that I may forward to President Wilson before April 7 if possible. Frances E. Burns. [*1913 Ap 11*] Hive # 229 RESOLVED: - That this meeting calls upon President Wilson to urge, in his message convening the extra session of Congress, the passage of an amendment to the United States Constitution giving suffrage to women on equal terms with men. RESOLVED: - That a copy of this resolution be sent to President Wilson. Not Adopted at a meeting at Grand Rapids. Membership of Hive. 94 Dorothea Weaver Record Keeper of Hive. [*57534*][*RECEIVED APR 10 1913 OFFICE FRANCES E. BURNS*][*[89]*] Note: - Have following resolution adopted by your Hive and signed by Record Keeper and return at once to this office so that I may forward to President Wilson before April 7 if possible. Frances E. Burns. [*1913 Ap 11*] Hive # 222 RESOLVED: - That this meeting calls upon President Wilson to urge, in his message convening the extra session of Congress, the passage of an amendment to the United States Constitution giving suffrage to women on equal terms with men. RESOLVED: - That a copy of this resolution be sent to President Wilson. Adopted at a meeting at Summer Membership of Hive. 38 Jennie Woodard. Record Keeper of Hive. [*57535*][*RECEIVED APR 10 1913 OFFICE FRANCES E. BURNS*][*[89]*] Note: - Have following resolution adopted by your Hive and signed by Record Keeper and return at once to this office so that I may orward to President Wilson before April 7 if possible. Frances E. Burns. [*1913 Ap 11*] Hive # 481 RESOLVED: - That this meeting calls upon President Wilson to urge, in his message convening the extra session of Congress, the passage of an amendment to the United States Constitution giving suffrage to women on equal terms with men. RESOLVED: - That a copy of this resolution be sent to President Wilson. Adopted at a meeting at Union City Michigan Membership of Hive. Jennie Eberhardt Record Keeper of Hive. [*57536*][*RECEIVED APR 11 1913 OFFICE FRANCES E. BURNS*][*[89]*] Note: - Have following resolution adopted by your Hive and signed by R.K. and return at once to this office so that I may forward to President Wilson before April 7 if possible. Frances E. Burns. [*1913 Ap 11*] Hive # 863 RESOLVED: - That this meeting calls upon President Wilson to urge, in his message convening the extra session of Congress, the passage of an amendment to the United States Constitution giving suffrage to women on equal terms with men. RESOLVED: - That a copy of this resolution be sent to President Wilson. Adopted at a meeting at Mrs Sayles Membership of Hive. 33 Mrs Laura Ford Record Keeper of Hive. [*57537*][*RECEIVED APR 11 1913 OFFICE FRANCES E. BURNS*][*89*] Note: - Have following resolution adopted by your Hive and signed by R.K. and return at once to this office so that I may forward to President Wilson before April 7 if possible. Frances E. Burns. 1913 Ap 11 Hive # 958 RESOLVED: - That this meeting calls upon President Wilson to urge, in his message convening the extra session of Congress, the passage of an amendment to the United States Constitution giving suffrage to women on equal terms with men. RESOLVED: - That a copy of this resolution be sent to President Wilson. Adopted at a meeting at Indianapolis, Ind. Membership of Hive. 18 Mary McAuley Record Keeper of Hive. [*57538*][*RECEIVED APR 11 1913 OFFICE FRANCES E. BURNS*][* 1913 Ap 11*] [*89*] Note: - Have following resolution adopted by your Hive and signed by R.K. and return at once to this office so that I may forward to President Wilson before April 7 if possible. Frances E. Burns. Hive # 898 RESOLVED: - That this meeting calls upon President Wilson to urge, in his message convening the extra session of Congress, the passage of an amendment to the United States Constitution giving suffrage to women on equal terms with men. RESOLVED: - That a copy of this resolution be sent to President Wilson. Adopted at a meeting at Toledo O. Membership of Hive. 134 Edith Powell. Record Keeper of Hive. [*57539*][*RECEIVED APR 11 1913 OFFICE FRANCES E. BURNS*][*89*] Note: - Have following resolution adopted by your Hive and signed by R.K. and return at once to this office so that I may forward to President Wilson before April 7 if possible. Frances E. Burns. 1913 Ap 11 Hive # 946 RESOLVED: - That this meeting calls upon President Wilson to urge, in his message convening the extra session of Congress, the passage of an amendment to the United States Constitution giving suffrage to women on equal terms with men. RESOLVED: - That a copy of this resolution be sent to President Wilson. Adopted at a meeting at Pacific Hive Seattle Wash Membership of Hive. 64 Essie Shirley Record Keeper of Hive. [*57540*][*RECEIVED APR 11 1913 OFFICE FRANCES E. BURNS*][*89*] Note: - Have following resolution adopted by your Hive and signed by Record Keeper and return at once to this office so that I may forward to President Wilson before April 7 if possible. Frances E. Burns. 1913 Ap 11 Hive # 370 RESOLVED: - That this meeting calls upon President Wilson to urge, in his message convening the extra session of Congress, the passage of an amendment to the United States Constitution giving suffrage to women on equal terms with men. RESOLVED: - That a copy of this resolution be sent to President Wilson. Adopted at a meeting at Saginaw, WS Membership of Hive. 143 Mary VanBurger Record Keeper of Hive. [*57541*][*RECEIVED APR 11 1913 OFFICE FRANCES E. BURNS*][*[89]*] Note:-Have following resolution adopted by your Hive and signed by Record Keeper and return at once to this office so that I may forward to President Wilson before April 7 if possible. Frances E. Burns. Hive#182 RESOLVED:-That this meeting calls upon President Wilson to urge, in his message convening the extra session of Congress, the passage of an amendment to the United Stated Constitution giving suffrage to women on equal terms with men. RESOLVED:-That a copy of this resolution be sent to President Wilson. Adopted at a meeting at Reading Mich - 4-11-13. Membership of Hive. 37 Jennie A. Wood Record Keeper of Hive. [*57542*][*RECEIVED APR 21 1913 OFFICE FRANCES E. BURNS*][*[89]*] Note:-Have following resolution adopted by your Hive and signed by Record Keeper and return at once to this office so that I may forward to President Wilson before April 7 if possible. Frances E. Burns. [*1913 April*] Hive #141 RESOLVED:-That this meeting calls upon President Wilson to urge, in his message convening the extra session of Congress, the passage of an amendment to the United Stated Constitution giving suffrage to women on equal terms with men. RESOLVED:-That a copy of this resolution be sent to President Wilson. Adopted at a meeting at Plainwell, Mich. Membership of Hive. Eva E Woolsey Record Keeper of Hive. [*57543*][*RECEIVED APR 11 1913 OFFICE FRANCES E. BURNS*][89] Note:-Have following resolution adopted by your Hive and signed by R.K. and return at once to this office so that I may forward to President Wilson before April 7 if possible. Frances E. Burns. Hive #955 RESOLVED:-That this meeting calls upon President Wilson to urge, in his message convening the extra session of Congress, the passage of an amendment to the United Stated Constitution giving suffrage to women on equal terms with men. RESOLVED:-That a copy of this resolution be sent to President Wilson. Adopted at a meeting at April 12, 1913. Membership of Hive 42 Clara Ramsey Record Keeper of Hive. 57544[*RECEIVED APR 15 1913 OFFICE FRANCES E. BURNS*][89] Note:- Have following resolution adopted by your Hive and signed by R.K. and return at once to this office so that I may forward to President Wilson before April 7 if possible. Frances E. Burns. [1913 Ap14] Hive #320 RESOLVED:- That this meeting calls upon President Wilson to urge, in his message convening the extra session of Congress, the passage of an amendment to the United States Constitution giving suffrage to women on equal terms with men. RESOLVED:- That a copy of this resolution be sent to President Wilson. Adopted at a meeting at Custer Washington. Membership of hive-20 Mary L Bergot Record Keeper of Hive. 57545[*RECEIVED APR 14 1913 OFFICE FRANCES E. BURNS*][89] Note:-Have following resolution adopted by your Hive and signed by R.K. and return at once to this office so that I may forward to President Wilson before April 7 if possible. Frances E. Burns. Hive #974 RESOLVED:-That this meeting calls upon President Wilson to urge, in his message convening the extra session of Congress, the passage of an amendment to the United Stated Constitution giving suffrage to women on equal terms with men. RESOLVED:-That a copy of this resolution be sent to President Wilson. Adopted at a meeting at April 14th. Membership of Hive 46 Clara Burkart Record Keeper of Hive. 57546Note:-Have following resolution adopted by your Hive and signed by R. K. and return at once to this office so that I may forward to President Wilson before April 7 if possible. Frances E. Burns. Hive #974 RESOLVED- That this meeting call upon President Wilson to urge, in his message covering the extra session of Congress, the passage of an amendment to the United States Constitution giving suffrage to women on equal terms with men. RESOLVED:-That a copy of this resolution be sent to Presi- dent Wilson. Adopted at a meeting at April 14th. Membership of Hive 46?[89] Note:-Have following resolution adopted by your Hive and signed by R.K. and return at once to this office so that I may forward to President Wilson before April 7 if possible. Frances E. Burns. 1913 April 14 Hive #248 RESOLVED:-That this meeting calls upon President Wilson to urge, in his message convening the extra session of Congress, the passage of an amendment to the United Stated Constitution giving suffrage to women on equal terms with men. RESOLVED:-That a copy of this resolution be sent to President Wilson. Adopted at a meeting at [Koltko?] Hall Membership of Hive 248 Mary Hresko Record Keeper of Hive. 57547[*RECEIVED APR 14 1913 OFFICE FRANCES E. BURNS*][89] Note:-Have following resolution adopted by your Hive and signed by Record Keeper and return at once to this office so that I may forward to President Wilson before April 7 if possible. Frances E. Burns. 1913 Ap 14 Hive# 15 RESOLVED:- That this meeting calls upon President Wilson to urge, in his message convening the extra session of Congress, the passage of an amendment to the United States Constitution giving suffrage to women on equal terms with men. RESOLVES:- That a copy of this resolution be sent to President Wilson. Adopted at a meeting at Port Huron Mich. Membership of Hive. 117 [?] McFarland Record Keeper of Hive. 57548[*RECEIVED APR 14 1913 OFFICE FRANCES E. BURNS*][89] Note: - Have following resolution adopted by your Hive and signed by R.K. and return at once to this office so that I may forward to President Wilson before April 7 if possible. Frances E. Burns. Hive # 1014 RESOLVED:- That this meeting calls upon President Wilson to urge, in his message convening the extra session of Congress, the passage of an amendment to the United States Constitution giving suffrage to women on equal terms with men. RESOLVED:- That a copy of this resolution be sent to President Wilson. Adopted at a meeting at Apr 14/13, Membership of hive 18 LR Morrissey - Record Keeper of Hive. 57549[*RECEIVED APR 18 1913 OFFICE FRANCES E. BURNS*][89] Note:-Have following resolution adopted by your Hive and signed by R. K. and return at once to this office so that I may forward to President Wilson before April 7 if possible. Frances E. Burns. 1913 Ap 14 Hive #[6001?] RESOLVED:-That this meeting calls upon President Wilson to urge, in his message convening the extra session of Congress, the passage of an amendment to the United States Constitution giving suffrage to women on equal terms with men. RESOLVED:-That a copy of this resolution be sent to Presi- dent Wilson. Adopted at a meeting at [San?] Francisco Membership of hive 30. [C? ? P?] Record Keeper of Hive. 57550[*RECEIVED APR 14 1913 OFFICE FRANCES E. BURNS*][89] Note: Have following resolution adopted by your Hive and signed by Record Keeper and return at once to this office so that I may forward to President Wilson before April 7 if possible. Frances E. Burns 1913 Ap 15 Hive 38 RESOLVED:- That this meeting calls upon President Wilson to urge, in his message convening the extra session of Congress, the passage of an amendment to the United States Constitution giving suffrage to women on equal terms with men. RESOLVED:- That a copy of this resolution be sent to Presi- dent Wilson. Adopted at a meeting at [[?]]. Membership of Hive. 53 [Minnie?] [M?] Earl Record Keeper of Hive. 57551[*RECEIVED APR 15 1913 OFFICE FRANCES E. BURNS*][*[89]*] Note:-Have following resolution adopted by your Hive and signed by Record Keeper and return at once to this office so that I may forward to President Wilson before April 7 if possible Frances E. Burns. Hive# 313 RESOLVED:- That this meeting calls upon President Wilson to urge, in his message convening the extra session of Congress, the passage on an amendment to the United States Constitution giving suffrage to women on equal terms with men. RESOLVED:- That a copy of this resolution be sent to President Wilson. Adopted at a meeting at April 15th 1913. Membership of Hive. 38 Estella G. Smith Record Keeper of Hive. [*57552*][*RECEIVED APR 18 1913 OFFICE FRANCES E. BURNS*][*[89]*] Note: -Have following resolution adopted by your Hive and signed by R.K. and return at once to this office so that I may forward to President Wilson before April 7 if possible. Frances E. Burns [*1913 Ap 16*] 871 Hive # 801 RESOLVED: -That this meeting calls upon President Wilson to urge, in his message convening the extra session of Congress, the passage of an amendment to the United States Constitution giving suffrage to women on equal terms with men. RESOLVED: -That a copy of this resolution be sent to President Wilson. Adopted at a meeting at Chicago Ill Membership of hive 36 Mary Foster Record Keeper of Hive. [*57553*][*RECEIVED APR 16 1913 OFFICE FRANCES E. BURNS*][*[89]*] Note: —Have following resolution adopted by your Hive and signed by R.K. and return at once to this office so that I may forward to President Wilson before April 7 if possible. Frances E. Burns [*1913 Ap 16*] Hive #921 RESOLVED:—That this meeting calls upon President Wilson to urge, in his message convening the extra session of Congress, the passage of an amendment to the United States Constitution giving suffrage to women on equal terms with men. RESOLVED:—That a copy of this resolution be sent to President Wilson. Adopted at a meeting at Michigan City Ind. Membership of hive 176. Ilona Lindenmeyer Record Keeper of Hive. [*57554*][*RECEIVED APR 16 1913 OFFICE FRANCES E. BURNS*][89] Note:- Have following resolution adopted by your Hive and signed by R.K. and return at once this office so that I may forward to President Wilson before April 7 if possible. Frances E. Burns. 1913 Ap 16 Hive# 903 RESOLVED:- That this meeting calls upon President Wilson to urge, in his message convening the extra session of Congress, the passage of an amendment to the United States Constitution giving suffrage to women on equal terms with men. RESOLVED:- That a copy of this resolution be sent to President Wilson. Adopted at a meeting at Bonaparte Ga Membership of hive 13 Tina Matlock. Record Keeper of Hive. 57555[*RECEIVED APR 16 1913 OFFICE FRANCES E. BURNS*][89] Note:-Have following resolution adopted by your Hive and signed by R.K and return at once to this office so that I may forward to President Wilson before April 7 if possible. 1913 Ap 17 Frances E. Burns. Hive # ------- RESOLVED:-That this meeting calls upon President Wilson to urge, in his message convening the extra session of Congress, the passage of an amendment to the United States Constitution giving suffrage to women on equal terms with men. RESOLVED:-That a copy of this resolution be sent to President Wilson. Adopted at a meeting at Mt View Hive Membership of hive 53. Stella B. Anderson 57556 Record Keeper of Hive. [*RECEIVED APR 17 1913 OFFICE FRANCES E. BURNS*][89] Note:--Have following resolution adopted by your Hive and signed by Record Keeper and return at once to this office so that I may forward to President Wilson before April 7 if possible. Frances E. Burns. 1913 Ap 17 Hive # 438 RESOLVED:--That this meeting calls upon President Wilson to urge, in his message convening the extra session of Congress, the passage of an amendment to the United States Constitution giving suffrage to women on equal terms with men. RESOLVED: --That a copy of this resolution be sent to President Wilson. Adopted at a meeting at Calumet Mich. Membership of Hive. 168 Mary L. [Sullivan?] Record Keeper of Hive. 57557[*RECEIVED APR 17 1913 OFFICE FRANCES E. BURNS*][89] Note:--Have following resolution adopted by your Hive and signed by R.K. and return at once to this office so that I may forward to President Wilson before April 7 if possible. Frances E. Burns. 1913 Ap 17 Hive # 737 RESOLVED:--That this meeting calls upon President Wilson to urge, in his message convening the extra session of Congress, the passage of an amendment to the United States Constitution giving suffrage to women on equal terms with men. RESOLVED:--That a copy of this resolution be sent to President Wilson. Adopted at a meeting at [Cop?]eville. Membership of hive 6b - Ge[neva?] [Ganshell?] Record Keeper of Hive. 57558[*RECEIVED APR 17 1913 OFFICE FRANCES E. BURNS*][89] Note:-Have following resolution adopted by your Hive and signed by Record Keeper and return at once to this office so that I may forward to President Wilson before April 7 if possible. Frances E. Burns. Hive #55 RESOLVED:-That this meeting calls upon President Wilson to urge, in his message convening the extra session of Congress, the passage of an amendment to the United States Constitution giving suffrage to women on equal terms with men. RESOLVED:-That a copy of this resolution be sent to President Wilson. Adopted at a meeting at [????y] April 8-1913. Membership of Hive. 38 Edna C. Collier Record Keeper of Hive. 57559[*RECEIVED APR 10 1913 OFFICE FRANCES E. BURNS*]Ladies of the Modern Macanbecs [89] Note:-Have following resolution adopted by your Hive and signed by Record Keeper and return at once to this office so that I may forward to President Wilson before April 7 if possible. 1913 Ap 18 Frances E. Burns. [?] 89 Hive# [532?] [25?] RESOLVED:-That this meeting calls upon President Wilson to urge, in his message convening the extra session of Congress, the passage of an amendment to the United States Constiution giving suffrage to women on equal terms with men. RESOLVED:-That a copy of this resolution be sent to Presi- dent Wilson. Adopted at a meeting at Traverse City. Membership of Hive. 96 Phoebe [Lorton?] Record Keeper of Hive. 57560[*RECEIVED APR 18 1913 OFFICE FRANCES E. BURNS*]This was received April and our meeting was the 10th. Hope it will not reach you too late to be of use. L. P. [89] Note:-Have following resolution adopted by your hive and signed by R.K. and return at once to this office so that I may forward to President Wilson before April 7 if possible. Frances E. Burns. 1913 Ap 18 Hive#8996 Resolved:-That this meeting calls upon President Wilson to urge, in his message convening the extra session of Congress, the passage of an amendment to the United States Constitution giving suffrage to women on equal terms with men. Resolved:-That a copy of this resolution be sent to President Wilson. Adopted at a meeting at Denver, Colorado. Membership of hive 41 L.A. P ferdesteller Record Keeper of Hive. 57561[*RECEIVED APR 18 1913 OFFICE FRANCES E. BURNS*][89] Note:—Have following resolution adopted by your Hive and signed by R.K. and return at once to this office so that I may forward to President Wilson before April 7 if possible. Frances E. Burns. 1913 Ap 19 Hive # 888 RESOLVED:—That this meeting calls upon President Wilson to urge, in his message convening the extra session of Congress, the passage of an amendment to the United States Constitution giving suffrage to women on equal terms with men. RESOLVED:—That a copy of this resolution be sent to Presi- dent Wilson. Adopted at a meeting at Peru, Ill. Membership of hive 60. Mary Metzinger Record Keeper of Hive 57562[*RECEIVED APR 19 1913 OFFICE FRANCES E. BURNS*][89] Note: Have following resolution adopted by your Hive and signed by Record Keeper and return at once to this office so that I may forward to President Wilson before April 7 if possible. Frances E. Burns. 1913 Ap 19 Hive# 439 RESOLVED:- That this meeting calls upon President Wilson to urge, in his message convening the extra session of Congress, the passage of an amendment to the United States Constitution giving suffrage to women on equal terms with men. RESOLVED:- That a copy pf this resolution be sent to President Wilson. Adopted at a meeting at Grand Rapids Mich Membership of Hive. 120 Susie Rivers Record keeper of Hive 57563[*RECEIVED APR 19 1913 OFFICE FRANCES E. BURNS*][89] Note:-Have following resolution adopted by your Hive and signed by Record Keeper and return at once to this office so that I may orward to President Wilson before April 7 if possible. Frances E. Burns. 1913 Ap 22 Received Apr 22 1913 Office Frances E. Burns Hive # 504 RESOLVED:--That this meeting calls upon President Wilson to urge, in his message convening the extra session of Congress, the passage of an amendment to the United States Constitution giving suffrage to women on equal terms with men. RESOLVED:--That a copy of this resolution be sent to President Wilson. Adopted at a meeting at Fife Lake Mich. Membership of Hive. 31 Florence Campbell RK. Record Keeper of Hive. 57564 Princess Pine Hive 504[89] Note:--Have following resolution adopted by your Hive and signed by Record Keeper and return at once to this office so that I may orward to President Wilson before April 7 if possible. Frances E. Burns. 1913 Ap 22 Hive # 548 RESOLVED:--That this meeting calls upon President Wilson to urge, in his message convening the extra session of Congress, the passage of an amendment to the United States Constitution giving suffrage to women on equal terms with men. RESOLVED:--That a copy of this resolution be sent to President Wilson. Adopted at a meeting at Justin. Membership of Hive. 44 Cora M. Radthe Record Keeper of HIve. 57565[*RECEIVED APR 22 1913 OFFICE FRANCES E. BURNS*][89] Note:- Have following resolution adopted by your Hive and signed by R.K. And return at once to this office so that I may forward to President Wilson before April 7 if possible. Frances E. Burns. Hive #819 RESOLVED:- That this meeting calls upon President Wilson to urge, in his message convening the extra session of Congress, the passage of an amendment to the United States Constitution giving suffrage to women on equal terms with men. RESOLVED:- That a copy of this resolution be sent to President Wilson. Adopted at a meeting at Fenwick April 25 Membership of hive 42 Bertha L. Thayer Record Keeper of Hive 57566J 89 RESOLVED, That this meeting calls upon President Wilson to urge, in his message convening the extra session of Congress, passage of an amendment to the United States Constitution, giving suffrage to women on equal terms with men. RESOLVED: That a copy of this Resolution be sent to President Wilson. ADOPTED at a meeting in Barkhamsted Apr. 1913. Mary E. Driggs Pres. Barkhamsted Equal Frachise League Chairman of Meeting 57567J 89 RESOLVED, That this meeting calls upon President Wilson to urge, in his message convening the extra session of Congress, passage on an amendment to the United States Constitution, giving suffrage to women on equal terms with men. RESOLVED: That a copy of this Resolution be sent to President Wilson. ADOPTED at a meeting in Barkhamsted Apr. 1913. Mary E. Driggs Pres. Barkhamsted Equal Frachise League Chairman of Meeting 57567[89] J RESOLVED- That this meeting calls upon President Wilson to urge, in his message convening the extra session of Congress, the passage of an amendment to the United States Constitution giving suffrage to women on equal terms with men. 1913 Ap? RESOLVED- That a copy of this resolution be sent to President Wilson. Adopted at a meeting at Bryn Mawr, Penn. of the Bryn Mawr Chapter of the College Equal Suffrage League Ellen Faulkuer Chairman of Meeting. 57568[89] RESOLVED- That this meeting calls upon President Wilson to urge, in his message convening the extra session of Congress, the passage of an amendment to the United States Constitution giving 1913 Ap? suffrage to women on equal terms with men. RESOLVED- That a copy of this resolution be sent to President Wilson. Adopted at a meeting at Washington DC College Women's Club (Mrs. L. B.) Mabel G. [???] Chairman of the Meeting. 57569[*89*] [*[1913 ap?]*] [*J*] RESOLVED- That this meeting calls upon President Wilson to urge, in his message convening the extra session of Congress, the passage of an amendment to the United States Constitution giving suffrage to women on equal terms with men. RESOLVED- that a copy of this resolution be sent to President Wilson. Adopted at a meeting at Hollis Long Island, Long Island Mrs. H. W. Geiger Chairman of the Meeting [*57570*][89] J RESOLVED- That this meeting calls upon 1913 Ap? President Wilson to urge, in his message convening the extra session of Congress, the passage of an amendment to the United States Constitution giving suffrage to women on equal terms with men. RESOLVED- That a copy of this resolution be sent to President Wilson. Adopted at a meeting of 250 Women of Petoskey Michigan. Mrs. Jessie Grosenbaugh. Chairman of the Meeting 57571[*J*] [*89*] RESOLVED: That this meeting calls upon President Wilson to urge, in his message convening the extra session of Congress, the passage of an amendment to the United States Constitution giving 1913 Ap? suffrage to women on equal terms with men. RESOLVED: That a copy of this resolution be sent to President Wilson. Adopted at a meeting at Swarthmore, Pa of the College Equal Suffrage League Marguerite Hallowell Chairman of the Meeting. [*57572*][89] J RESOLVED- That this meeting calls upon [1913 Ap?] President Wilson to urge, in his message convening the extra session of Congress, the passage of an amendment to the United States Constitution giving suffrage to women on equal terms with men. RESOLVED- That a copy of this resolution be sent to President Wilson. Adopted at a meeting at Fairmont W. Va Of the W.Va E. S. Association Allie Haymond Chairman of the Meeting. 575731913 AP ? J 89 RESOLVED- That this meeting calls upon President Wilson to urge, in his message convening the extra session of Congress, the passage of an amendment to the United States Constitution giving suffrage to women on equal terms with men. RESOLVED- That a copy of this resolution be sent to President Wilson. Adopted at a meeting [at] Easter Sunday at [Womans?] Christian Association [Boarding] [Home?] Margaret Lord Hughes Chairman of the Meeting. 57574[*1913 Ap ?*] [*J 89*] RESOLVED- That this meeting calls upon President Wilson to urge, in his message convening the extra session of Congress, the passage of an amendment to the United States Constitution giving suffrage to women on equal terms with men. RESOLVED- That a copy of this resolution be sent to President Wilson. Adopted at a meeting at Massachusetts Woman Suffrage Association Marion Booth Kelley Chairman of the Meeting. [*57575*][*89*] [*y*] [*1913 Ap?*] RESOLVED- That this meeting calls upon President Wilson to urge, in his message convening the extra session of Congress, the passage of an amendment to the United States Constitution giving suffrage to women on equal terms with men. RESOLVED- That a copy of this resolution be sent to President Wilson. Adopted at a meeting at Portsmouth, N.H. of the Board of the Portsmouth Equal Suffrage League. Martha S. Kimball Chairman of the Meeting. [*57576*][*[89]*] [?] RESOLVED- That this meeting calls upon President Wilson to urge, in his message convening [*1913 Ap?*] the extra session of Congress, the passage of an amendment to the United States Constitution giving suffrage to women on equal terms with men. RESOLVED- That a copy of this resolution be sent to the President Wilson Adopted at a meeting at Fremont Nebraska Woman's Christian Temperance Union. Anna Kline Chairman of the Meeting. [*57577*][*[89]*] RESOLVED- That this meeting calls upon President Wilson to urge, in his message convening the extra session of Congress, the passage of an amendment to the United States Constitution giving suffrage to women on equal terms with men. RESOLVED- That a copy of this resolution be sent to President Wilson [*1913 Ap?*] Adopted at a meeting at Petoskey Michigan. Mrs Chas Lomain Chairman of the Meeting [*57578*][*[89]*] [*1913 Ap?*] RESOLVED- That this meeting calls upon President Wilson to urge, in his message convening the extra session of Congress, the passage of an amendment to the United States Constitution giving suffrage to women on equal terms with men. RESOLVED- That copy of this resolution be sent to President Wilson. Adopted at a meeting at Petoskey Mich Mrs E G Ludlow Chairman of the Meeting [*57579*][89] EQUAL SUFFRAGE LEAGUE OF VIRGINIA President, Mrs. B. B. Valentine 2338 Monument Ave., Richmond, VA. 1913 Ap? Hon. Vice-Presidents Mrs. Louise Collier Willcox, Norfolk, VA. Miss Ellen Glasgow, Richmond, VA. Mrs. Kate Langley Bosher, Richmond, VA. Vice-Presidents, Miss Mary Johnston. Richmond, VA. Mrs. J. H. Lewis, Lynchburg, VA. Mrs. W. J. Adams, Norfolk, VA. Mrs. C. V. Meredith, Richmond, VA. Mrs. Stephen Putney, Wytheville, VA. Mrs. G. M. Smithdeal, Recording Secretary Mrs. A. M. Tyler, Headquarters Secretary. Mrs. E. G. Kidd, Treasurer. Mrs. John S. Munce, Auditor. of Richmond, VA. STATE HEADQUARTERS, 800 EAST BROAD STREET, RICHMOND, VA. J RESOLVED- That this meeting calls upon President Wilson to urge, in his message convening the extra session of Congress, the passage of an amendment to the United States Constitution giving suffrage to women on equal terms with men. RES0LVED- That a copy of this resolution be sent to President Wilson. Adopted at a meeting at Petersburg Virginia Mrs B .J. Meacham Chairman of the Meeting. 57580[*[89]*] RESOLVED- That this meeting calls upon [*1913 Ap?*] President Wilson to urge, in his message convening the extra session of Congress, the passage of an amendment to the United Stated Constitution giving suffrage to women on equal terms with men. RESOLVED- That a copy of this resolution be sent to President Wilson Adopted at a meeting at The Mothers Club, Henry Street Settlement 299 Henry Street New York City (Mrs.) Fannie Finn Miller Chairman of the Meeting [*57581*}[*[89]*] [?] [*[1913 Ap]*] RESOLVED, That this meeting calls upon President Wilson to urge, in his message convening the extra session of Congress, the passage of an amendment to the Constitution of the United States giving suffrage to women on equal terms with men. RESOLVED, That a copy of this resolution be sent to President Wilson. Adopted at a meeting at Beaver City Nebraska (of Beaver City Suffrage Club) Mrs. Rosa Modlin Chairman of the meeting We the W. C. T. U. of Beaver City Neb do heartily endorse the above resolution Belle Leibert (Chairman) [*57582*][*[89]*] [*y*] Meeting of Fairmont Political Equality Club - 70 members. RESOLVED: That this meeting calls upon President Wilson to urge, in his message convening [*1913 Ap?*] the extra session of Congress, the passage of an amendment to the United States Constitution giving suffrage to women on equal terms with men. RESOLVED: That a copy of this resolution be sent to President Wilson. Adopted at a meeting at Fairmont, W. Va. Mrs. Beulah Boyd Ritchie Chairman of the Meeting. [*57583*][1913 AP?] [89] RESOLVED- That this meeting calls upon President Wilson to urge, in his message convening the extra session of Congress, the passage of an amendment to the United States Constitution giving suffrage to women on equal terms with men. RESOLVED- That a copy of this resolution be sent to President Wilson. Adopted at a meeting at Bay City of the Bay City Woman's Club. Irene Pomeroy Shields. Chairman of the Meeting 57584[*[89]*] [*y*] RESOLVED- That this meeting calls upon President Wilson to urge, in his message convening the extra session of Congress, the passage of an [*1913 Ap?*] amendment to the United States Constitution giving suffrage to women on equal terms with men. RESOLVED- That a copy of this resolution be sent to President Wilson. Adopted at the meeting at Farmdale Ohio By the Farmdale Political Equality Club Harriet A Roberts Chairman of the Meeting [*57585*][*[89]*] [?] RESOLVED: That this meeting calls upon 1913 Ap? President Wilson to urge, in his message convening the extra session of Congress, the passage of an amendment to the United States Constitution giving suffrage to women on equal terms with men. RESOLVED: That a copy of this resolution be sent to President Wilson. Adopted at a meeting at The Collonade (Mrs) Edward G. [Liggers?] Chairman of the Meeting. [*57586*][*[89]*] [?] [*[1913 AP?]*] RESOLVED: That this meeting calls upon President Wilson to urge, in his message convening the extra session of Congress, the passage of an amendment to the United States Constitution giving suffrage to women on equal terms with men. RESOLVED: That a copy of this resolution be sent to President Wilson. Adopted at a mass meeting at Forest Glen, Maryland Jessie Waite Wright Pres. Montgomery County Equal Suffrage Association Lavinia Hauke Engle Vice Pres. Just Gov. League of Mont Co. Md Chairman of the Meeting Margaret L. Sewall Representing Civic Study Class of Forest Glen 57587Dr. MARY E. WALKER PRESIDENT UNITED STATES CONSTITUTION ASSOCIATION MRS. S. F. MCALL, SECRETARY 1114 NEW YORK AVENUE WASHINGTON, D.C. 575887 89 Washington, D. C. May 1, 1913 At a meeting of the United States Constitution Association it was Resolved; That we express out thanks to President Wilson and Secretary Bryan for resisting the persistent efforts of some franchise women, to have them sanction a tautoloagy. Resolution before the United States Congress. 57589[*THE WHITE HOUSE, MAY 6 - 1913 RECEIVED*] [*J*] Ashland, Virginia, May 5, 1913. Hon. Woodrow Wilson, President, United States of America, Washington, D.C. [*89*] Dear Sir: As a voter of the State of Virginia, I am very much interested to know your attitude with regard to the question of woman suffrage. I realize that I am taking a great liberty in asking that you take the trouble of answering this letter. I would not presume to make the request, were it not for the fact that I believe that the people of this country have a right to know your attitude on this subject. Doubtless you will recall that you were asked for your views on woman suffrage last year while you were making one of your campaign speeches; but, for some reason, doubtless satisfactory to yourself, you failed to answer the question. Only my conviction that the country at large is entitled to an expression of your views prompts me to make what I trust will not be considered a presumptuous request. Most respectfully, E. S. Cardozo [*57590*][?] [*89*] [*THE WHITE HOUSE, MAY 5 - 1913 RECEIVED*] Dear Friend:- In accordance with my promise I am writing you a few views on the Women's Suffrage Movement. Man exercises his muscles to develop them. Thought develops the mind just as exercise develops the muscles, and trains them. Thought exercise also trains the mind so that we have control of it as the muscles. While man has been developing his mind woman has also been developing hers. Thought in the right direction develops the mind in the right direction, while thought in the wrong direction brings opposite results. Woman has been taught to think of good, clean, noble, virtuous, sacred things and is beginning to show her mental development. Man to rule over her must have superior mental development in the right direction. She asks equal rights––not taxation without representation. She wants clean government and clean ideals around her. She wants the saloons, gambling dens, houses of ill fame, blaspheny and other wrongs done away with. Man has not done this and so the good that is in her heart is crying out to man to let her rule. Give to her the good things her heart cries out for and she will go back to her home and cradle contented and ready to serve you in humility, even as Christ did wash His disciples' feet. The movement shows its strength in England where women are suffering shame, abuse, ridicule, mortal and physical pain to show their faith. Out of the movement will come great good, as it is an evolution in government. Woman will not rule because the Creator has told you so in Genesis 3-16, and you know the Master's words are true. The strong in body and mind shall rule over the weak; as hard steel will cut soft steel and overcome it. There is a positive and a negative in all things. The positive is the greater; therefore, it rules over it. Men with weak or no minds have no control over their actions and must be restrained, for when they have no minds they have no control over their actions. Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, Joseph, Napoleon, Columbus, Lincoln and ten thousand thousand others were men of flesh and blood, as you and I, through whom [*57591*]God revealed Himself and so He is revealing Himself to-day in the same way. The world is growing better as it is growing older. We are profiting by past experiences. We are not starting in sciencé where men left off a hundred years ago, but where men left off yesterday. A small boy can make a telephone to-day and a better one than Graham Bell did years ago. So it is in all things. We are advancing fast in mental development and the pace is so fast that small minds do not follow, Think the things over I have written you and see if they are not true. Do not give this to the press or public as the writer does not want publicity or notoriety and gives to you these thoughts freely as he has received them. If you desire to thank the writer you may do so but in a plain envelope that will show no sign of official correspendence. The writer will treat the matter in the same faith he has asked you to. Very truly yours, Your Greensburg Friend, HG Sample 57592 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA JAPANESE LAND OWNERSHIP QUESTION. Who is your Creator who is the original owner of the land you tread under your feet? Your Constitution says all men are created free and equal. Do they have equal rights? Will you give them that or will you be selfish and cry: "It is our land." But you say: "It is our country and it is ours by right of conquest. Have not our forefathers fought, bled and died for it?" Oh yes, you are quite correct. They did. But who was the original owner? You are but husbandmen. Why will you cry: "Let us take it for our inheritance?" What is one of God's hardest commands to you? LOVE YOUR NEIGHBOR AS YOURSELF. But you say the Jap is not my neighbor. He has his own country across the sea? Cant be a bit sociable with him then. How far is it across the sea? Let me tell you-just one click of a wireless telegraph key. Take the land from him, would you, and not pay him or his inheritance? Do you think this would be right? Have you ever heard of Americans going to Mexico and grasping valuable timber and mineral rights? What would you think were Mexico to say: "Take their lands from them and don't allow them to acquire any more?" Why have you been wanting to fight Mexico? Stop, men, stop. Think, men, think. Remember this truth: When you think you develop your mind, just as when you exercise you develop your muscles. So the Jap is not of your face or blood or color? So the Jap is not one of the children of God, you say? Who are you? What are you? What are you made of? Dust of the earth. From the earth you came and to it you shall return. Do not lose sight of this beautiful fact: God created you in his own image. Just took dust of the earth and made you out of it and that is all you have been ever since. Where do you get the food for your body and what becomes of your body after God is through with it? So you talk about fight and war? Well, I am surprised. Don't you know that thought controls your actions and speech? When you get angry you lose control of yourself temporarily 575932 and do rash things. When a horse loses control of himself, what does he do? Run off. Pretty large task then to control that mass of muscle and bone when that occurs. How do you control your children when they do not do as you think? Slap them, beat them or abuse them or speak kindly to them and try to understand them? Why will you strike a child or one that has less strength than you? Because you are a coward. You would not stand for a large boy abusing a weaker one on the street, yet as a nation you would do such a thing. Remember you are God's husbandman and act in like manner or He may do as He has done before--take your vineyard and give it to others. Why are American capitalists investing money all over the world to-day? Do you think this should be stopped? Do you think American capital should be driven out of Japan or China? What would you say were China to say: "Get out with you and your American ideas of progress and religion?" My dear friends, that is just what she did say. Why did we have the Boxer uprising? Simply because China could not absorb American ideas fast enough. Now because you cannot understand the Jap and his movement you say: "Throw him out; take his lands and inheritance." Shame on you. There is something wrong in your makeup. Something wrong in your method. Something wrong with your line of thought. Why these men are not like us. Their clothes and habits are different. We do not want to be like them. Well, do you remember Joseph and his coat of many colors and what his brothers thought of him and what they did? Who won out-Joseph's brothers or Joseph and on which side are you and how will you act in this matter? As you treat others so you may expect others to treat you. Love for love! Hate for hate! Strike a child and unless it is overawed at your strength it will strike back. Speak kindly and watch others speak kindly to you. Go out some fine morning in the bright sunshine when the birds of the air are singing their Master's praise, say "Good Morning" in a friendly way to some one and watch him say "Good Morning" back to you. Do a kind deed and watch some one follow your example. 57594-3- As you treat the Japanese so he will treat you. You strike him and he will strike you. You treat him kindly and watch him return kindness and in a more graceful manner than you have learned to show it. You are not of one tongue or one creed. You are sending your missionaries to his home to teach him your creed. He is accepting you with hospitality, when he understands your heart is right. Japan is sending her sons as students to us to learn our ways. Do you think you are treating him in good faith and giving him rights as you would expect of others. Yes, but you say he can live on a little rice. Well. Well. Well. Dont like him because he doesn't eat as much as you do. Perhaps he has not had the opportunity to waste as you have. My, but you have queer ideas. How long did you hold the negro in bondage? Would you stand for slavery now? The great cry to-day is equal rights for every one. Does not this include our neighbor? You say the Jap eats less, works for less money and refuses to work unless you give him a lease on an orchard; then he gradually forces the American orchard owner out of his methods and ways of living. So he can beat you at your own game and you are crying enough? You were trying to keep him out by rude treatment and he just walked in, bought the land and kept on digging, while you kept on kicking. Has the love of God and your fellow man left your heart? Will you treat him as a brother or a thief? Will you give him the hand of friendship or the scowl of hate. Do not lose sight of the fact that God, the creator of all things, is above you and that you are only His husbandmen. H G Sample 57595Moore Jewelry More Sales Trade M Mark Established June 1886 Arthur W. Moore Arther W. Moore The White House Moore & Son May 7 1913 Makers of the "M X" Ten Karat Line Received Twenty-Two Green Street Newark, N.J. May 6th, 1913. Ackgd 89 5/7/13 Mr. President:- At our interview on June 20th, 1912, you admitted to me that the Women Voters had saved Judge Ben Lindsay to the country and that many of their claims were just, and you gave the following as your reason for not being able to make up you mind upon the all-important question of VOTES FOR WOMEN. You said that there were so many agencies now attracting women from their homes that you feared to increase the number by giving women political rights. In illustration you referred to your own family - pointing out that your life had been a very busy one, preventing your giving much time to the children and that it had devolved upon Mrs. Wilson to instruct them in the common ethics of Christian life. I desire to make the above public and will do so on May 24th, unless you inform me why I should not do so. From acquaintances at my home in Pasadena, Cal., and in this city, and from the people I meet in traveling, I learn that there are many, of different political views, who regard you as a possible Moses who may lead his people to freedom from their bondage of corruption in high places. In your fight against what you call "The Gang" in New Jersey do you think your side would be stronger or weaker if the women of the state had the vote? Look at the enclosed cartoon from the current number of THE SATURDAY EVENING POST. In the one who is presenting the bouquet do you recognize anything that reminds you of the gentleman you so boldly described when in Newark last week. Would Prosecutor Hood recognize in these anti-suffragists any of the forces he is fighting against? And what right have you on the same side with such forces on any question? If you say that you are still "on the fence" or unable to make up your mind, then I respectfully but unhesitatingly tell you, Mr. President, that any man who cannot make up his mind upon such an important question is too small for the exalted office to which you have been called. I cannot imagine Abraham Lincoln not being able to make up his mind if such a question had been an issue in his day. In your struggle against evil you are like a foolish man who would enter a fist fight with his right hand tied behind him. In my youth we were taught to depend upon the right to deliver THE PUNCH 57596& SON X" TEN KARAT LINE TWENTY-TWO GREEN STREET ESTABLISHED JUNE 1886 NEWARK, N. J., (2) that was to settle the fight. Do you not see that the women voters are delivering THE PUNCH in every state where they have votes. You opened your speech at Newark as follows: "Mr. Chairman and fellow citizens". Did that include the women and are they "Fellow citizens"? You said you were in earnest – those who love you and can see beneath the surface appreciate that you are suffering much and they cry in their hearts "How long, Oh Lord, how long," will he suffer before he learns to use the force for good that is watching and praying for an opportunity to help him? We all know that Mr. Roosevelt spoke the truth when he said that all that is known as the "under world" is against woman's suffrage. Are you? Also do you still fear that the women of California and other equal suffrage states are less likely to be good wives and mothers than are the women who remain subject to "Taxation without representation". President Wilson, you are being weighed in the balance – I hope you will not be found wanting. It will perhaps astonish you to get a letter from a man who has no selfish favor to ask, but I assure you that you have nothing to give for which I would thank you. I shall be glad, nevertheless, of the opportunity to help you, without any expense to you or the Government, in doing good at any time you can use me. If I can be of any assistance to you in the forward movement I would wait upon you in Washington at any time you may name. Yours truly Arthur W. Moore To the President White House Washington, D. C. [*57597*]Moore Jewelry More Sales Trade M Mark Established June 1886 Arthur W. Moore Moore & Son Makers of the "M X" Ten Karat Line Twenty-Two Green Street Newark, N.J., (2) that was to settle the fight. Do you not see that the women voters are delivering THE PUNCH in every state where they have votes. You opened your speech at Newark as follows: "Mr. Chairman and fellow citizens". Did that include the women and are they "Fellow citizens"? You said you were in earnest – those who love you and can see beneath the surface appreciate that you are suffering much and they cry in their hearts "How long, Oh Lord, how long," will he suffer before he learns to use the force for good that is watching and praying for an opportunity to help him? We all know that Mr. Roosevelt spoke the truth when he said that all that is known as the "under world" is against woman's suffrage. Are you? Also do you still fear that the women of California and other equal suffrage states are less likely to be good wives and mothers than are the women who remain subject to "Taxation without representation". President Wilson, you are being weighed in the balance – I hope you will not be found wanting. It will perhaps astonish you to get a letter from a man who has no selfish favor to ask, but I assure you that you have nothing to give for which I would thank you. I shall be glad, nevertheless, of the opportunity to help you, without any expense to you or the Government, in doing good at any time you can use me. If I can be of any assistance to you in the forward movement I would wait upon you in Washington at any time you may name. Yours truly Arthur W. Moore To the President, White House, Washington, D. C. [*57597*] CHILD LABOR EXPLOITER SALOON KEEPER [?]OOD [?]OPER WHITE SLAVER POLITICAL BOSS MRS. ANTI- SUFFRAGE Herbert Johnson Spokesman--"We Have Called to Express Our Extreme Gratichude for the Bee-utiful Fight You are Making in Our Behalf" [*57598*][*[89]*] (COPY) THE WHITE HOUSE. WASHINGTON. May 7th 1913. My dear Sir: Your letter of May 6th, addressed to the President, has been received. Just at present the President is so engrossed with immediate and imperative public duties that it is not possible to bring the matter of which you write to his attention, and without doing so I must request that you do not publish any statement purporting to come from the President. It is an invariable rule of this office that the President shall not be quoted on any subject without his express permission, and anything the President may have to say on a subject of such large public interest, he would, of course, prefer to say personally and in a formal manner. Very truly yours, J. P. TUMULTY Secretary to the President. Mr. Arthur W. Moore, 22 Green Street, Newark, N. J. [*57599*][*THE WHITE HOUSE MAY 13 1913 RECEIVED*] [*89*] Kenesaw, Nebr., May 9, 1913. Hon. Woodrow Wilson, President of the United States Dear Mr. President: The inclosed was sent me some time ago by a friend, who has been a good Democrat and a strong suffragist so long that she has a great many grey hairs in the service. She is one of the animating spirits of an organization of women which stands for the ballot for women. I write also in behalf of the Kenesaw woman suffrage association, an organization of from thirty to fifty dues-paying members and some hundreds of friends and sympathizers, in a village of seven or eight hundred inhabitants. We wish you to know that we earnestly desire the suffrage, and that we hope you will soon throw the weight of your influence in favor of the measure, in Congress and elsewhere, as a matter of true democracy. Also that there are a great many more women, and men as well, in Nebraska, who desire the same thing. Very respectfully yours, Mary Williams Corresponding secretary Kenesaw W. S. A. [*57600*][*89*] Like unto a daughter crying in the wilderness; "Let me come to thee, my Father." The father looketh on and sayeth: "I do not know if thou art my child. I will go hence and consult the Lord, and if he counsel me thus I will come and search for thee, and all daughters who have no President, and will be a good President to thee, even as I am trying to be to thy brethren." 57601[89] Like unto a daughter crying in the wilderness; Let me come to thee, my Father." The father kieth on and sayeth: "I do not know if thou art my child. I will go hence and consult the Lord, and if he counsel me thus I will come and search for thee, and all daughters who have no President, and will be a good President to thee, even as I am trying to be they brethren." 57601Telegram. [*89*] The White House Washington. [*Acced*] 5/27/13 [*1 WU JM 36 NL*] 8 am 27th Fort Wayne, Ind., May 26, 1913. Joseph P. Tumulty, Washington, D.C. Kindly send if possible by mail any statement of President Wilson against woman suffrage made at any time for use in High School debate. Need same within ten days. Eugene O'Connell, 209 Brackenridge St., Fort Wayne, Ind. [*J*] [*57602*]TROUT, Grace Wilbur, Springfield, Ill., June 11, 1913. Extends invitation to the President to attend banquet, Springfield, Ill., June 13, 1913, in celebration of the passage of the Women's Suffrage Bill by the Democratic Legia[s]lature. Miss Trout extends this invitation on behalf of the Illinois Equal Suffrage Association. See Inv. xxx "I" [*89*] [*57603*] LaMONTE, George M.,et al, Plainfield, N. J., June 30, 1913. Extend invitation to the President to attend Convention of New Jersey Men's League for Woman Suffrage, Ocean Grove, N. J., July 26, 1913. See Inv. "N" [*89*] [*57604*][*89*] [* Jun 23 1913 C.T.H.*] Galveston Texas July 19 1913 Miss Jessie Wilson Washington D.C. Dear Miss Wilson I am the chairman of publicity committee of The Galveston Equal Suffrage Association. I was also Galveston Co chairman of the Womans Wilson Marshal Club of Texas. I still believe as I did then, that Mr Wilson believes in a government "for and by the people". And I feel sure he thinks women are a part of the people. [*575605*]I am asking expressions in favor of equal suffrage, of prominent men for publication. I would be the most elated woman in Texas, if I could get a favorable expression out of Mr. Wilson. Thinking perhaps you could prevail on him to express himself, I appeal to you. He expresses himself very freely against –other– oppression, and why he doesn't on the oppression of woman I can't understand. A favorable expression from him would mean so much to the cause. I can't believe he is prejudiced against it, and I know he is compelled to think it just. Today is the 19th of June. Negro emancipation day. I wonder how much longer women will be denied their emancipation. When looking around and seeing the negro, and lower class of ignorant Europeans voting and helping to make laws under which we have to rear our children, is enough to cause all fair minded men to arise and say — It shall not be so. Right now the liquor interests are having their say in Texas. They elected our governor and here threatened to defeat equal suffrage or at least one of their representative did. Mr Wilson owes it [*57606*]to the women of this U.S.A. to express himself. Just as he has done on the tariff trusts, and banking & currency. I feel sure he will not discriminate against his women. Please present this letter to him at some time when he is alone with the family. Hoping, yes, praying that your father will not longer deny woman his public expression in favor of equal suffrage. I anxiously await a reply- Yours sincerely Mrs. JS SweenyMrs. J.S. Sweeney 3127 [?] Galveston Texas Miss Jessie Wilson At the White House Washington D.C. [*57607*] [*89*] Postmark: Galveston, Texas Jun 19 1913 5-PM[*Acked Jul 30 1913*] [*The White House Jul 30 1913 Received*] [89] No. 308 Main Street Rooms 4. 6. 7 and 8 Notary Public C. Whittle Sams Attorney at Law Norfolk, Va. Office: Southern Bell Phone No. 1105 Residence: Southern Bell Phone No. 1683 July 29th, 1913. Honorable Woodrow Wilson, President of the United States, Washington, D.C. Dear Sir:- On March 27th, I had the honor to write you in regard to the question of woman's suffrage, as proposed to be inflicted upon the men of the United States through the means of an amendment of the Federal Constitution, and stated that a book was then in press written by me entitled "Shall Women Vote?", which would be sent you as soon as issued. A copy of this book accompanies this letter. I hope this work may merit your attention, and throw additional light on a subject of the highest importance, which is appears to the writer has been inadequately and superficially considered. Very respecfully yours, C Whittle Sams Dict.-C.W.S./F. [*57608*]ASHURST, Henry F., Washington, D. C., August 4, 1913. Extends invitation to the President to address conference of leaders of the National Council of Women Voters, Washington, D. C., August 15, 1913. See Inv "N" [*89*] [*57609*][*7*] [*89*] [*THE WHITE HOUSE, AUG 22 1913 RECEIVED*] Hartville Ohio, Aug. 21 1913 Mr. Woodrow Wilson; Dear Friend,: - You may be surprised to hear from me again, but I thought I would write, and let you know why I am waiting for an answer from you. I bought a small tract of land three years ago and I have it almost all cleared off now, and while I am working at it and raising a crop I am thinking what all I can do to make it more productive and valuable, now I have it all planned out, and all I need to do is to work till I have enough money, and then I can fix it the way I want to. I am also thinking while I am [*57610*] working about the condition of United States at present, and I have studied out the cause and the remedy for it and all I need is your help help and of all good Christians. I am fighting all the time against the things that lead man to sin, and that which makes trouble in the family, for the womens sake, and now when they think that they can better conditions by their voting they are running up against some thing pretty hard for I know to well why the men are getting the[y] way they are. Now when they are coming to you and asking your support they know just as good as I do that if you go on their side they will have a great deal more power [*57612*]and will soon be at the end they are working for, and men will help them along just because you are on their side. All I ask is that you write me, and let me know what you think about it so I know whether I am right or wrong, but I am sure you will agree with me that the women can not vote this world better, and that if they work as hard to keep the home more cheerful for the sake of their dear children and husbands, and they be more careful in selecting the companions they go with, and the boys the intend to marry, as hard as they do to try to get the ballot they would be much better off. Hoping that you will not think [*57613*]hard of me for writing to you this way and that you will help to put women voting on the scrap pile, for thats where it came from, and that I may hear from you soon, and may be I can be of more service to you latter when we are better acquainted, and you know what I am working for. Thanking you for your time in reading this letter. I remain - Yours truly, Roy Werstler R.F.D. #2 [*57611*]Lock Box 464 9/19/13 [*89*] Hon. Woodrow Wilson, [?] The President of the United States of America, Your Excellency: I inclose clipping anent your disapproval of women entering into a campaign for Equal Suffrage. i.e. for full citizenship. That is what their interest in Hon. Mr. Hobson's portend's He stands for the emancipation of the Women of the country from the slavery of a limited to full citizenship [*57614*]not only having to perform the duties and obligations of such status but enjoying all the rights and privileges thereof-- The greatest of all being the franchise. I most respectfully ask that you do not censure the named women! I follow your every act with a judicial eye, and you are President not Senators Smith and O'Gorman, nor the Honorable Secretary of State and your fiat rules all even Congress. Can you [*57615*]not approve protection for qualified women exercising their "Constitutional Legal Right" to suffrage — to the ballot, the vote and thus win the betterment of citizens through citizenship. You stand in my esteem for all goodness and nobility — add this to your other qualifications. The Women Citizens Friend. Most respectfully, Dr. Emma Reba Mosely Bailey Lawyer, Rome – Georgia The Representative Woman of the South address L.B. 464 Washington, D.C. [*57616*]THE ATLANTA GEORGIAN Read for Profit---GEORGIAN WANT ADS---Use for Results [[??]] XII. No.37. ATLANTA, GS., MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 1913 Copyright, 1906,2 CENTS. PAY NO By The Georgian Co. MORE WILSON PUTS BAN ON AIDS OF HOBSON WASHINGTON, Sept. 15. - President Wilson has wielded the "big stick" on Miss Julia Lathrop, head of the children's bureau of the Department of Labor, and four employees of the Department of Commerce, which are alleged to have been stumping Alabama in the interest of Representative Richmond Pearson Hobson, candidate for Senator. All have been recalled from that State as a result of protests made by friends of Representative Clayton, recently appointed by Governor O'Neal of Alabama to success the late Senator Johnston. [*57617*] It is understood that the protests charged that these Government employees had violated the executive order against "pernicious political activity." If the charges are substantiated they undoubtedly will be reprimanded by the President.BRADFORD, Mary C. C., Denver, Colo., September 18, 1913. On behalf of the Jane Jefferson Democratic Club asks that recognition be shown women in the matter of federal appointments in Colorado. See 300 Colorado - xyz [*89*] [*57618*]89 ACK'D OCT 23 1913 THE WHITE HOUSE OCT 21 1913 RECEIVED Officers PRESIDENT MRS. P. L. DEVOIST DULUTH VICE-PRESIDENTS MARGARET KOCH, M. D. 716 MASONIC TEMPLE MINNEAPOLIS MRS. H. A. TOMLINSON WILLMAR MRS. P. J. SCHWARG DODGE CENTER MRS. I. S. CHESTERMAN CROOKSTON RECORDING SECRETARY MRS. EVA W. MORSE EXCELSIOR CORRESPONDING SECRETARY MRS. GERTRUDE S. HUNTER 2439 BLAISDELL AVENUE MINNEAPOLIS TREASURER MISS JESSIE V. RHODES OLD CAPITOL ST. PAUL FIRST AUDITOR MRS. C. C. MCCARTHY GRAND RAPIDS SECOND AUDITOR MRS. MARGARET E. MCREA REDWOOD FALLS MEMBER NATIONAL EXECUTIVE BOARD MRS. G. M. KENYON 445 SUMMIT AVENUE ST. PAUL Advisory Committee ST. PAUL GOVERNOR A. O. EBERHART AMBROSE TIGHE JOHN MITCHELL GEORGE M. KENYON GRANT VAN SANT E. B. THOMPSON W. G. MCMURCHY J. W. BENNETT REV. L. R. S. FERGUSON THOMAS MCDAVITT, M. D. SEC'Y OF STATE JULIUS A. SCHMAHL REV. H. N. WILSON RABBI RYPINS REV. P. P. WOMER JOSEPH ELSINGER ALBERT SCHALLER OTTO KUEFFNER GILBERT GUTTERSON MILTON C. POTTER MINNEAPOLIS DR. CYRUS NORTHROP A. H. BRIGHT S. A. STOCKWEL REV. MARION D. SHUTTER PROF. CARL SCHLENKER PROF. F. L. WASHBURN ERNEST KENNEDY STILES P. JONES DAVID PERCY JONES FREDERICK B. SNYDER HORACE WINCHELL JAMES GRAY WILLIAM H. EUSTIS REV. ANTHONY F. ELMQUIST, PH. D W. A. FRISBIE DEAN GEORGE F. JAMES E. F. MEARKLE C. W. DORSETT JAMES PETERSON JUDGE A. C. HICKMAN MAJOR E. L. BUTTS DULUTH ANDREW NELSON L. MENDENHALL W. E. MCEWEN ROBERT EITEL MARSHALL J. A. DUBOIS, M. D. SAUK CENTER ALSON BLODGETT FARIBAULT ALVIN R. HUNT LITCHFIELD C. P. HOWARD FREEBORN OLE O. SAGENG DALTON JUDGE W. L. COMSTOCK MANKATO JULIUS E. HAYCRAFT MADELIA H. C. MILLER EDITOR FREE PRESS ST. PETER J. W. DANIELS, M. D. ST. PETER E. A. BROWN LUVERNE GROVE WILSON REDWOOD FALLS EDITOR REDWOOD GAZETTE Minnesota Woman Suffrage Association Directors MRS. A. H. BRIGHT 1004 MT. CURVE AVENUE MINNEAPOLIS MRS. EDGAR LOYHED FARIBAULT ETHEL E. HURD, M. D. 710 PILLSBURY BLDS. MINNEAPOLIS MRS. S. A. STOCKWELL 3204 E. FIFTY-FIRST ST. MINNEAPOLIS MRS. LENORA HAMLIN 61 S. ST. ALBANS ST. PAUL MRS. JENOVA MARTIN 2932 LYNDALE AVE. N. MINNEAPOLIS MRS. MARY L. BIGELOW 4323 DUPONT AVENUE S. MINNEAPOLIS MRS. J. A. P. NEAL 25 MANKATO STREET DULUTH Chairmen Standing Committees PRESS MRS. EUGENIA B. FARMER 587 FULLER STREET ST. PAUL ORGANIZATION MISS JESSIE WALKUP PIPESTONE WAYS AND MEANS MARY MCCOY, M. D. DULUTH LEGISLATIVE MRS. C. G. HIGBEE THE SEVILLE ST PAUL LITERATURE DR. AUTEN A. PINE ST. PAUL LECTURE BUREAU ANNAH HURD, M. D. 710 PILLSBURY BUILDING MINNEAPOLIS EDUCATION MISS JOSEPHINE SCHAIN 1780 BRYANT AVENUE S. MINNEAPOLIS WOMAN'S JOURNAL MRS. A. H. POTTER 1206 4TH STREET S. E. MINNEAPOLIS PUBLICITY MRS. A. P. WYMAN 5017 THIRD AVENUE S. MINNEAPOLIS FINANCE MISS AGNES PETERSON ST. PAUL CHURCH MRS. HELEN CAMP THOMSEN 1208 VINCENT AVE. N. MINNEAPOLIS Duluth Minn, October 17th, 1913. Dear Sir: The annual convention of the Minnesota Womans Suffrage Association will be in session at St Paul, Minnesota, Oct, 30 & 31st, 1913. We would appreciate very much a message of felicitous greeting from your excellency on this auspicious occasion. May it please you to so honor the convention. Very Respectively. Mrs. P. L. DeVoist President. His Excellency. Woodrow Wilson, Washington D. C. Excuse me W. W. 57619 SHAW, Anna H., Moylan, Pa., October 29, 1913. Extends invitation to the President to address mass meeting at Columbia Theatre, Washington, D. C., December 1, 1913, in connection with the Annual Convention of the National American Women Suffrage Association. See Inv "N" [*89*] [*57620*][*Ackgd 11/[??]13*] Eatonton, Ga. Nov. 3. '13 THE WHITE HOUSE Mrs. Joseph Tumulty, NOV 5 1913 Washington, D.C. RECEIVED My dear Mr. Tumulty: 89 Inferring from our last conversation at Washington (in September), that you are in sympathy with the negative side of the woman suffrage controversy, I am sending you some newspaper reports of the "joint debate" at Knoxville on 16th [ult???]. You are not expected to read them – especially not the Tribune's account, which is the garbled version of a reporter. The Sentinel report is more nearly verbatim. They are merely to show the space accorded this debate as an event of the Exposition. Did you receive the Roosevelt book which I mailed to you before I left Washington? Very truly yours, Annie Riley Hale [*57621*]THE KNOXVILLE SENTINEL SATURDAY OCTOBER 25, 1913 SHOULD AMERICAN WOMEN BE GIVEN THE RIGHT TO VOTE? Anti Suffrage Defended Argument of Mrs. Annie Riley Hale in Opposition to Suffrage for Women Ten years ago, when I left Tennessee, women suffrage was still right much of a joke. I return to find it a menace, even in this conservative old community, where I find the same alarming conditions which confront the thoughtful observer in the nation. There is here, I am told an overwhelmingly pre ponderous public sentiment opposed to the new feminist philosophy, just as there is in the country at large; but because of the timorous or apathetic spirit of much of this opposition, its strength is unrecorded, and its influence is in the world of politics where this question is being threshed out, and where it is going to be decided in accordance with what men believe to be the wish of the feminine majority. For despite the disingenuous attempts of the suffragists to make it appear that women are being excluded from the suffrage through the tyranny of men- who wish to hold them in subservience- the fact is, that men, in this, as in most things, are pretty generally disposed to give women whatever they want, and that the most of the opposition to women suffrage, is coming from women themselves. Mr. Taft in addressing them at Washington not long before his retirement, told them: "It is not men's opposition, but the opposition of your own sex, which you will have to overcome. When all or a majority of women want the ballot, they will get it." This opinion has been voiced by other public men, not as carrying any endorsement of woman suffrage, but merely in recognition of the world-wide fact, that woman rules where and when she wills. This is the anti-suffrage position, which further points out that the suffragist arraignment of existing condition, is merely advertisement of woman's mis-rule in the world. Even if the roseate prediction--so frequently reiterated now-a-days-- that woman suffrage "is coming, and inevitable" be realized, it will be the fullest vindication of the anti-suffrage position, that the ballot is superfluous to women. For if, without the ballot--against the better judgment of the great majority of thoughtful men-- then they can, without the ballot, persuade men to do any other good, or evil thing! The suffrage theory about the great educational value of the ballot, would have more weight if they waited until all women were asking for it. That the suffragists realize that they are vastly in the minority among the women of this country, is sufficiently evidenced by their repeated refusal to submit the question to a referendum of women. I have not personally inspected their rosters, but I am reliably informed that, with all their activity, dating back to 1848 in this country- the woman's political party can show only 8 percent of all the women in the country enrolled in their membership, which seems to indicate that ninety two percent are with indifferent or hostile to the achievement. But the anti-suffrage sentiment is a silent, invisible force for the most part not tending itself to the flamboyant methods which have given the public such an exaggerated notion of the suffragist strength and numbers. Much of it is unorganized, it is only recently that any of it has been organized, and much of it is unreasoning, assigning all sorts of foolish reasons why women should not be permitted to vote; and these, of course have been seized by the astute woman suffragists, and turned into capital for their still more foolish propaganda. This opposition of the women who can give no reason for the faith that is in them, is a curious psychological phenomenon, illustrating one of those wonderful sapient instincts which the human race discovers every now and then for its own protection; it is merely the mother-instinct of the normal woman to protect the race and the home. She may not be able to analyze...p.84) The appalling power for evil, in addition to that they already exert, which giving the ballot to this class of unfortunates in a city the size of New York or Chicago, would establish, is difficult to conceive by dwellers in small towns. Moreover, since the only thing this ballot can do toward abolishing this evil, is the enactment of prohibitory legislation and since we already have a very drastic law against the "white slave traffic," what more could the woman ballot do in this direction? If men do not choose to enforce the law already on the statute books, certainly women cannot enforce that, or any other law. Again we are asked to believe that the woman ballot would destroy the whiskey traffic; and despite the fact that not a single woman suffrage state has adopted prohibition, except Kansas, which got it long before it got equal suffrage; and that Colorado where women have voted for seventeen years, joined the "wet" column only last year; despite the further fact that a number of counties in Oregon and Washington state have recently changed from "dry" to "wet" under woman suffrage; and that the section of the country where prohibition has been strongest-the south-is also the section where the woman suffrage orators recklessly accuse the opponents of their "righteous cause" of being in league with the saloon power and the purveyors of commercialized vice! Another alluring claim of the suffragists- to enlist the sympathies and support of good people- is, that the woman ballot would abolish war, in the face of the familiar fact that every well known women's organization in the country finds more or less difficulty in keeping the peace for twenty-four hours! Now I have such respect for the spirit of good intentions, even though they are said to lay many pavements in the place of heat and torment, that I should be loathe to ridicule or combat in any way even the good intentions of the suffragists, many of whom are sincere and well-meaning though misguided reformers had I not been in a position the last few years to observe the working of this new feminism in its larger aspects, of which the ballot is only one section, and to see it in a [?] and social cataclysm. The Anti-masculine note in this suffrage propaganda, the constant emphasis of personal privilege for the individual woman, the disposition to belittle the home and the sacredness of the marriage tie, the constant harping upon the dwarfing and degrading effect of hoemly duties, dis-washing, dusting, mending, etc., in contrast with the more exciting and elevating occupations of measuring tape in a department store or sewing one of a seam on one kind of a garment: all day long in a factory; worst of all, the systematized effort to lure even married women out of their homes in pursuit of what they are pleased to call "economic independence' whatever that may be, are all indicating straws to show the general direction of this feminine hurricane, which is gathering the force of every hysterical movement, and unless it meets the 'wise, cool, determined opposition of the women of our land, threatens to sweep away all that women have gained in the slow, painful march up from savagery and barbarism. In the days of the matriarchs women had the power, and more personal freedom than no; but marriage was promiscuous, and chastity was unknown. It is a notable fact up in the north country where I have been residing, that the girls and young women who fall under the feminist teachings, are either very much averse to the thought of marriage, or hold very lax notions in regard to the marital relation, and this is the testimony of the heads of girls' colleges where suffrage orators have lectured, as to the effect of the suffrage heresies upon the mids even of school girls who... It is a notable fact that Gladstone, John Bright and Herbert Spencer, who all at first advocated women suffrage, reversed their judgment about it after mature reflection had convinced them that the family, and not the individual, is the true unit of society, and that woman's greatest vlue to the world is through the family, rather than through any individual artistic or intellectual contribution she might make to it. Madame Gadski, the world's greatest soprano, does not wish her only daughter, who is musicial and possessed of a sweet voice, to follow in her footsteps, and gives as a reason that she desires above everything else her daughter's happiness, that while happy marriage is not necessarily incomparable with an artistic career, the two sometimes conflict, and she is not willing her daughter shall take the chance of missisng greater happiness which every normal woman finds in the love of a husband and children for the doubtful boon of a "career." Mme. Gadski calls the woman who wants to vote, "a dislocated woman." We hear much these days about "constructive' work of various kinds. We have "constructive engineers." "constructive statesmen," "constructive jurists and psychologists." Now a man can be only one of these, yet from one home, and that a very small and humble one may go forth all these useful and valuable members of society, and one woman, the mother of the all, who has trained them in habits of industry and self-denial, may proudly point to them as her handiwork! Can the world of achievement exhibit anywhere, anything grander, finer, or nobler? Verily we have fallen upon evil days indeed, when women can bring themselves to speak slightingly or impatiently of woman's greatest work. If, as the suffragists affirm, this woman's work of bearing and rearing men, exhibits grave defects, the first thing to do is to examine the methods of the woman builders-the mothers. Instead of going after strange gods, and allowing our hears to be turned by all this feminist babel of tongues, let us instruct and train the mothers into a knowledge of God's infallible laws, so that they may put themselves and their children in unison with these laws, and obtain the harmonious results which the operator with the great silent forces of nature obtains when he is moving in the same direction as the laws, but who meets detruction and death when he attempts to counter. So with God's laws which govern the soul and the body, laws which this glorious mother -love may harness and use in its great work for the human race, if only it be instructed in a knowledge of their unfailing operation. Let the mothers of the land be taught that "good intentions, uninformed and misdirected, create social problems as April showers bring May flowers," that ignorance of natural laws can not avert the penalty of their violation; but that out of the dark will come the earth quake which crushed weakness, and punishes the unsteeled, unconstant will." The weak woman, good or bad, is already the greatest evil influence in the world, and it will not improve matters to enlarge the scope of her mischievous activities by putting the ballot in her hand. And this at a time when conservation is on everybody's tongue. To conclude: Women would not improve the ballot, and the ballot would not improve women. And every consideration of public and private good demands that they be kept apart. MRS HALE ANSWERED ON THE FAILURE OF WOMANS' SUFFRAGE Mrs. Hale's statement that women have accomplished nothing in suffrage states is challenged, and the investigation of the laws of these states is requested. Miss Jane Addams has expressed herself as considering the laws of Colorado the best in the union, for the protection of women and children and Miss Addams authority on this subject is unquestioned. Anti-suffragists are fond of pointing out that the equal guardianship of mothers and fathers is recognized in Massachusetts as well as Colorado, but they neglect to state that Massachusetts has partial suffrage, also to add that this law is the result of the work of years by women, principally suffragists. Common justice demands that a comparison be made between the time reuqired by indirect methods in Massachusetts and the speedy passage of the bill by the fully enfranchised women of Colorado. When bad laws relating to women and children have been changed, and good laws enacted, the moving spirits will invariably be found working for suffrage. Thise interested will find in the September Pictorial Review an excellent article on "Twenty Years of Suffrage in Colorado." Mrs. Hale's statements concerning women's vote and the liquor traffic, will receive attention in this column later.,,,that the ballot is superfluous to women. For if, whout the ballot, they can persuade men to give them the ballot- against the better judgment of the great majority of thoughtful men-then they can without the ballot, persuade men to do any other good or evil thing! The suffrage theory about the great education at value of the ballot, would have more weight if they waited until all women were asking for it. That the suffragists realize they are vastly in the minority among the women of this country, is sufficiently evidenced by their repeated refusal to submit the question to a referendum of women. I have not personally inspected their rosters, but I am reliably informed that with all their activity, dating back to 1848 in this country -- the woman's political party can show only 8 percent of all the women in the country enrolled in their membership, which seems to indicate that ninety-two percent are either indifferent or hostile to the movement. But the anti-suffrage sentiment is a bent, invisible force for the most part! not lending itself to the flamboyant methods which have given the public such an exaggerated notion of the suffragist strength and numbers. Much of it is unorganized, it is only recently that any of it has been organized, and much of it is unreasoning, assigning all sorts of foolish reasons why women should not be permitted to vote; and these, or course, have been seized by the astute women suffragists, and turned into capital for their still more foolish propaganda. This opposition of the women who can give no reason for the faith that is in them is a curious psychological phenomenon, illustrating one of those wonderful sapient instincts which the human race discovers every now and then for its own protection; it is merely the mother-instinct of the normal woman to protect the race and the home. She may not be able to analyze the feminist movement, and follow it through all its ramifications, but she feels instinctively that it is aimed at the peace and safety of her kingdom, at the destructions of her dearest possessions. The mother hen who catches an ominous shadow across the sunlight, does not need a thorough acquaintance with the anatomy of the hawk, to know that her brood is in danger, and sounds the warning cluck which gathers them under her wings. A few quotations from high suffrage authorities will suffice to indicate how unerringly the mother instinct has caught the danger signal in the feminist propaganda. Mrs. Ida Husted Harper, a great suffrage luminary, said over her own signature: "Woman has not attempted one advanced step which has not been blocked by these two words: 'WIFE-HOOD and MOTHER-HOOD'." Rev. Anna Shaw, president of the National Woman Suffrage association, perceiving clearly the incompatibility of motherly duties with the feminist program, would make motherhood a governmental institution. She says: "I would pension all the mothers, and have them provided for from first to last by the state. I believe that motherhood should be independent of man." Mrs. Chapman-Catt says: "If a woman possesses ability, great or small talent, noble purpose, lofty ideals, shall she contribute these directly to the welfare of the world, or through the doubtful channels of influence on husband and children?" Incidentally if a woman's influence on her husband and children is a doubtful one, what shall we say of her ballot, which after she deposits it is going - God knows where; and to acomplish - God knows what. The suffrage propaganda has brought to light and set in circulation many absurdities, but none quite so opposed to fact and reason as the notion that a ballot is a more direct and potent instrument than a personality. The influence of an individual ballot, be it wise or foolist, is very slight; men know that to be influential in politics, they must be able to control not only their own botes but those of others, yet here are women confessedly of such weak personality that they can't control their own households, where they should reign where they should reign supreme, proposing to control legislation and reform society through their own and other women's ballots, which they hope, in some vague and irrational fashion, will some how all fall together on the side of the good, the beautiful and the true! Hence, we are asked to believe that prostitution can be abolished by giving the ballot to prostitutes, although it is the testimony of investigators into conditions of the woman suffrage dates, that the prostitutes vote solidly for the party that controls the police department. (See Miss sumner's book. (some material is cut off) I should be loathe to ( ) or combat in any way even the good intensions of the suffragists, many of whom are sincere and well-meaning though misguided reformers, had I not been in a position the last few years to observe the working of this new feminism in its larger aspects, of which the ballot is only one section, and to see it in a normal and social cataclysm. The anti-masculine note in this suffrage propaganda, the constant emphasis of personal privilege for the individual woman, the disposition to belittle the home and the sacredness of the marriage tie, the constant harping upon the dwarfing and degrading effect of homely duties, diswashing, dusting, mending, etc., in contrast with the more excititng and elevating occupations of measing tape in a department store, or sewing one kind of a seam on one kind of garment all day long in a factory; worst of all, the systematized effort to lure even married women out of their homes in pursuit of what they are pleased to call economic independence, whatever that may be are all indicating straws to show the general direction of this feminine hurricane, which is gathering the force or every hysterical movement, and unless it meets the wise, cool, determined opposition of the women of our land, threatens to sweep away all that women have gained in the slow, painful march up from savagery and barbarism In the days of the matriarchs women had wind power, and more personal freedom that now; but marriage was promiscuous, and chastity was unknown. It is a notable fact up in the north country where I have been residing, that the girls and your women who fall under the feminist teachings, are either very much averse to the thought of marriage, or hold very lax notions in regard to the marital relation, and this is the testimony of the heads of girls' colleges where suffrage heresies upon the minds even of school girls, who are supposed to hole the romantic notion of love and marrieage in greatest reverence. The president of Bryn-Mawr told a New York lady of my aquaintance, the girl students there has their thoughts now on the "individual career" and the economic independence" which Mrs. Belmont declares so essential to every woman's happiness. It is true of course, that this invasion of man's industrial world by women in recent years, has been a necessity for some women, though probably not for the majority, and that women have "made good" in many avocation hitherto closed to them: but accepting a thing as a painful necessity, and trying to make the best of it is is different, deliberate, systematized attempt to reorganize society on that basis. Many thoughtful sociologists see in this wholesale employment of women in trades and offices, not an advance, but a retrogression, and they do not hesitate to attribute the deterioration in public manners and morals observable to this very thing. When we consider the economic aspect of it, in overstocking the labor market, and pulling down the wages of men, making it harder for them to marry and support families together with the reflex influence upon men of this womanly unrest superinduced by the new philosophy, it is easy to understand how the whole tendency of the feminist propaganda is to discourage marriage in both sexes and students of social conditions know, that whatever discourages lawful marriage, serves to increase immorality, so that, so far from being a cure for the social evil, suffrage is more likely to aggravate it. All these warning insignia of the new feminism carry to the watchful, listening mother-type, through I believe the majority of them are. A few women would rather have the admiration of many men, than settle down to the honest love of one; would prefer a public career to a home-nest. From their ranks are drawn the Cleopatras and Madame Pompadours of the world. The mother-type of woman does not usually inspire the kind of love for which men slay themselves and other men, but she is the type the generic man says his prayers to! And she is the type of woman who is going to save our country form the subversive and revolututionary designs of the feminists, if there is to be any salvation. When her reason is convinced that the specious promises of legislative and social reforms in the suffrage program, are illogical and impracticable, and serve only to conceal its larger and more deadly purpose, the mother-type of women will rally to the defense of the home and race for they are guardians of the fact. E DAILY JOURNAL AND TRIBUNE, KNOXVILLE, TENN., FRIDAY, OCTOBER 17, 1913. WOMEN MEET IN DEBATE UNIQUE IN ANNALS OF PUBLIC SPEAKING Mrs. L. Crozier French Presents the Cause of Woman Suffrage. Men Have Too Much and Women Too Little Power, She Declares. In Governmental Affairs, Women Only Pay Taxes and Are Liable to Punishment Under Man-Made Laws. An audience that occupied all available space in the great aduitorium at the exposition gathered Thursday night to listen to the debate on the question of woman suffrage, in which the principals were Mrs. L. Crozier French, of Knoxville, and Mrs. Annie Riley Hale, of Rogersville. The former championed the cause of equal suffrage, while the latter voiced her reasons for being opposed to giving the ballot to women. Although the cause of equal suffrage in Knoxville has been upheld on numerous occasions by earnest partisans, it was the first time that the "antis" had had an advocate on a local rostrum, and the debate was one of the most interesting ever held here. With rare skill, the speakers, two of the best known women of the south, marshalled their arguments, using all the finesse of the trained public speaker, and the results were most effective. Time and again the speakers were interrupted by outbursts of applause, as they made some telling point which impressed profoundly the large audience, and they were listened to with the closest attention. No Decision Given. Mrs. French opened the debate and presented her side of the question in an address of about forty minutes, after which the "anti's" with Mrs. Hale as their champion, had their innings for an hour and then the debate was closed by Mrs. French in rebuttal. No decision was announced, but last night's discussion of the question as to whether women should be allowed to vote was heard by one of the largest audiences that ever gatherer for a similar purpose in the south, and the supporters of both sides of the question declares that they were more than pleased with the meeting. Seated on the platform in the auditorium were members of the Equal Suffrage club of Knoxville, well known club women, members of the board of directors of the exposition and other well known citizens. The audience was made up of representative citizens, and although the debate did not end until 10:30 o'clock, but few of those asembled left the hall until Mrs. French closed her rebuttal, so great was the interest in the discussion and the effectiveness of the speakers. The audience began to assemble about 7:30 o'clock, and a little later the Ellery band took its place in front of the stage, and for more than an hour, rendered excellent music. At 8:30 o'clock, the meeting was called to order by T. A. Wright, president of the exposition, who spoke briefly. The question of woman suffrage, he said, is one of the great ones of the day, and, in fact, is of such wonderful magnitude that its adoption for all the country would be the greatest step for good or evil taken in the United States in 500 years. the question, he said, was up to the good women of the day to determine the answer. The Knoxville people, he said, were fortunate in having before them two of the most brilliant women of the south- SALIENT POINTS IN SUFFRAGE DEBATE BY MRS. FRENCH. Women are ignored in affairs of government, except in paying taxes and submitting to punishment under man-made laws. Any class under a republican form of government that does not possess the ballot suffers under oppression and tyranny. The vote is a weapon for defense, and should be given to all. Government for, of and by the people is what our forefathers wanted, and what the equal suffragists are striving for. Suffragists, in this country, do not abuse men. Some suffragists have fathers, some have sons, therefore they do not abuse men. If women controlled society, we wouldn't have prostitution and slavery, the natural consequences of the subservience of women. Men and women both have their faults: Men have too much power and women too little. Opponents of equal suffrage distract attention from America to England, and tell you of women abusing men there; it is not necessary for us to go back to England, for we seceded from that country long ago. BY MRS. HALE. The ballot is not the inherent right of anybody, but is to be earned; neither is it a badge of citizenship. Taxes are paid by all, men and women, and women get as much police and fire protection from taxes as men. In a majority of cases, the property owned by women was earned and acquired by some man. Instead of clamoring for more and newer duties, women should be mourning the neglect of the those they already have. The weak male voter is the trump card in the equal suffrage pack, and the injustice of comparing the best woman to the worst man doesn't seem to strike the suffragist. Because the electorate may be injured by man's unfitness, I can't see how it is going to be helped by adding the female unfitness. Women inherently depend upon men, and are never so happy as when they do; the net result of giving them the ballot would be to strengthen the hand of the political boss. Which is the more important, to make laws or lawmakers? the foundation or the superstructure? Louis XIV said, 'I am the state.' Anarchists have held that each man is a law unto himself. and the aristocrat, that wealth should govern. Vote For Every Adult. "In the largest acceptance of the term democracy. (In which I believe.) I believe that every adult, not insane or an idiot, should give his consent to the laws made, and have a voice in selecting those who make the laws. A ballot is a certificate of membership in the government. It is also a small weapon of defense for every one holding it. Any class in a republican government not possessing a ballot, suffers under oppression and tyranny; I don't care where it may be. You might divide the merchants of the country in half, and deprive one portion of them of the ballot. So also might you treat the lawyers of this country. The half that has the ballot might make laws that would be good for all, but the other half would be in an inferior position. Women are in such a position, as they are deprived of the ballot, and to speak of them as a class that might have the ballot brings up ridicule. Therefore, the weapon of defense should be given to all. "It is not the poor and illiterate voters of the country who do harm at the ballot. Corruption is not caused by these, but by the rich and educated ras- Mrs. Annie Riley Hale Gives Reasons Why Women Shouldn't Vote. They Should be Mourning Neglected Duties, Rather Than Seeking New Ones. Women Get Same Protection Under Laws as Men, and Those Paying Taxes Do So on Property Earned by Males [??]n who have, the [?]ists always [?] the weakness of male voters, paying no attention to the strength of the strong ones. Always, too, they compare the weak men with the brilliant women, and rave over the contrast. Instead of clamoring for more and newer duties, the newest woman should be on her face in the dust, mourning the neglect of other duties. (Much applause). Woman is able to swing the world to her notion of things, yet, ignoring these things, the newest woman cries for the ballot much as a spoiled child does for a new toy, which it soon throws away. The actions of militant suffragettes are like those of the spoiled child, to a dot. These militant suffragettes are so only be reason of the hysteria of disordered minds, glorified vanity and inordinate egotism, Those self-constituted martyrs, in addition to sacrificing themselves by hunger-strikes, prison sentences, etc., sacrifice the property and lives of others and the evil becomes the more. The British suffragettes convict themselves of having no sense of responsibility and no sense of proportion. These militant women are criminals, though, just the same. Should Feel Complimented. "If greater pains were taken to safeguard the ballot, women might feel the exclusion more. Under present conditions, women should feel complimented without it. I am very thankful that my self-respect does not rest on anything so insecure as the ballot. The weak male voter is the trump card in the suffrage pack. The injustice of comparing the best women to the worse men does not seem to strike the suffragist. Because the electorate may be injured by masculine unfitness, I can't see how the question would be helped any by adding a like quantity of female unfitness. Two wrongs do not make a right. I fail to see how the matter would be helped by doubling the amount of weakness or unfitness. It is well to say that women should be informed about government matters, and they should, if they had time and the information about government matters, two very big 'ifs.' How many would have them? Would the bestowal of the ballot change woman's tastes? The ballot is an expression, not a university extension, nor an education. To talk of educating an ignorant woman by her own ignorant ballot to me is very like having a man lift himself by pulling on his own boot straps. No anti-suffragist could have a more superficial view or idea of the ballot than the 'high-brow' who speaks of running to the corner to vote, as of running to the store on the corner after some 'Uneedas,' or a pint of pickles. "I hold no brief for the ignorant or [p]enal male voters. I think that they should have a test to exclude unfit voters. It is a curious thing to me that the women are always pointing to the unfit male voters, but never ask for his exclusion. However, she wishes to add his wife, his sweetheart, his mother to the number. I think it proper to leave [?] enough alone. Women are more for the duties of the latter, and the two ideas are incompatible." Rivals Cheered. Round after round of applause was given Mrs. Hale as she resumed her seat on the platform, and the handclapping burst forth again as Mrs. French arose to make her closing speech. "I am disappointed, but not surprised, said Mrs. French, as the applause died away. "The antis have no arguments, so how can they advance them? I gave you some of the principles of government and yet you applauded the reflections of my opponent upon some of those principles. She told you of suffragists abusing men. I have followed suffragists around the country for thirty years, but I have never heard of them abusing any men. Some suffragists, in fact, have fathers, and some have sons. Suffragists [?] "My opponent distracted your attention from the United States to England. It is not necessary for us to go back from the United States to England, as we seceded from that country long ago. Only a small part of the suffragists now in England are militants. There are no militants here now I can't say whether there will be, or will not be, for I am not a prophet nor the daughter of a prophet. but since ten states now have equal suffrage, I think that the enfranchisement of woman in this country will be peaceably done. There will be no great cataslysm, if women are given suffrage, no great differences to be noted in the boy after he casts his first ballot. Both Have Faults. "Men and women both have faults. The former have two much power, and the latter have too little power. The enfranchisement of women would be better for them for their homes, for their husbands and their children. I don't know why men should want the government over the women. It is better for both men and women to be friends and companions. The newer a country is the higher women are valued. That is one reason why suffrage has spread so rapidly in the west, where women are fewer and harder to get. In some of these western states, I'm going to tell you of the results of equal suffrage. In Colorado, ninety per cent of the territory is "dry," and there equal suffrage has prevailed for twenty years. California is also rapidly moving to the "rdy" columns, while the same may be said of New Zealand. If women control society, we would have not prostitution, no white slavery. Prostitution is a natural consequence of the subservience of women. "I appeal to you to study this question as a principle. Women should not be subordinate to any one, she should be free. Not until you apply principles to this question will you be able to judge what is for the best. Take the matter under serious consideration, and we are confident as to what your verdict will be." RED IRON ORES Which is the more important, to make laws or lawmakers? the foundation or the superstructure? was announced, but last night's discussion of the question as to whether women should be allowed to vote was heard by one of the largest audiences that ever gatherer for a similar purpose in the south, and the supporters of both sides of the question declared that they were more than pleased with the meeting. Seated on the platform in the auditorium were members of the Equal Suffrage club of Knoxville, well known club women, members of the board of directors of the exposition and other well known citizens. The audience was made up of representative citizens, and although the debate did not end until 10:30 o'clock, but few of those asembled left the hall until Mrs. French closed her rebuttal, so great was the interest in the discussion and the effectiveness of the speakers. The audience began to assemble about 7:30 o'clock, and a little later the Ellery band took its place in front of the stage, and for more than an hour, rendered excellent music. At 8:30 o’clock, the meeting was called to order by T. A. Wright, president of the exposition, who spoke briefly. The question of woman suffrage, he said, is one of the great ones of the day, and, in fact, is of such wonderful magnitude that its adoption for all the country would be the greatest step for good or evil taken in the United States in 500 years. The question, he said, was up to the good women of the day to determine the answer. The Knoxville people, he said, were fortunate in having before them two of the most brilliant women of the southland to discuss whether or not woman should have the ballot. The question for debate, as stated by President Wright, was, “Resolved, That Women Suffrage Should Exist.” Following the statement of tie question, a laugh rippled over the house when President Wright said that, when the debate was over, the question would be settled. and the great conservation for which all have been striving, would have been brought about. Mrs. French Presented. Mrs: French was then presented by President Wright, and was greeted with a burst of applause. In opening her address, Mrs. French said that she wished it were possible that she might ad- dress those in the audience as fellow citizens, but that since she was not accepted by the United States, or by the state of Tennessee, as a citizen, but was ignored, except when it came to paying taxes, and was punished by laws, made by men, without her consent, the best she could do was to say, “Citizens, and fellow servants.” “As a patriot,” the speaker continued, “I give way to none. There are various ideas of patriotism. My idea is one of love and reverence for the principles upon which our government is founded. Much do I honor and revere the principles of our government, which I hold to be a government of the people, by the people, and for the people.” The speaker then read the following extract from the declaration of independence: “We hold these truths to be self- evident, that all men are created equal; that they are endowed by this creator with certain unalienable rights, that among these, are life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness; that to secure these rights, governments are instituted among men deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed; that whenever any form of government becomes destructive of these ends, it is the right of the people to alter or to abolish it, and to institute new government, laying its foundations on such principles, and organizing its powers in such form as to them as shall seem most likely to affect their safety and happiness.” Another quotation was given from the declaration of rights of Tennessee, and the speaker declared that upon these she would base her argument for the enfranchisement of women. “Many ideas, said the speaker, had been advanced as to whether all men are born free and equal. Many hold that they are not, and that the rich and the poor are not equal. I hold that no government shall do aught to prevent every human being born into the world, having the right to have life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. Although there haas been a great hue and cry about changing our constitution, the makers of the constitution, the greatest document ever penned by man, expected it to be altered. Just as the clothing of an infant is not suittble for the child of twelve or fourteen years, so may constitutions be outgrown. Our forefathers knew that, and they thought that if the constitution was not suitable, it should be changed. We have had all kinds of government in the world. Louis XIV said, ‘I am the state.’ Anarchists have held that each man is a law unto himself. and the aristocrat, that wealth should govern. Vote For Every Adult. "In the largest acceptance of the term democracy, (in which I believe,) I believe that every adult. not insane or an idiot, should give his consent to the laws made, and have a voice in selecting those who make the laws. A ballot is a certificate of membership in the government. It is also a small weapon of defense for every one holding it. Any class in a republican government not possessing a ballot, suffers under oppression and tyranny; I don't care where it may be. You might divide the merchants of the country in half, and deprive one portion of them of the ballot. So also might you treat the lawyers of this country. The half that has the ballot might make laws that would be good for all, but the other half would be in an inferior position. Women are in such a position, as they are deprived of the ballot, and to speak of them as a class that might have the ballot brings up ridicule. Therefore, the weapon of defense should be given to all. “It is not the poor and illiterate voters of the country who do harm at the ballot. Corruption is not caused by these, but by the rich and educated rascals. Why then deprive the poor or ignorant man of the ballot? The latter may sell his ballot, and the dollar maybe help him. But the sale has not done the country any great harm. The country is injured by the man who buys the vote. If he were not rich and educated, he could not buy the ballot. It is as a weapon of defense that I ask for the ballot for women. If necessary to disfranchise half of the people, I think it would be better to disenfranchise the men, the weaker half. I am for equal suffrage, and would have nobody disenfranchised. Men had the physical strength and also the wealth, and then they took the education. They thought that women need no education but I say that you all would have been better men today if your grandmothers had had more education. Men have suffered as much as women from these actions, for they suffer equally, if justice is not done to the whole race. “Our forefathers knew all about governments. The French and the English at the time our forefathers were establishing this country, had governments of the aristocracy. Their people were then about to throw off the rule of the rich and the powerful ¢lass, and establish governments of and for the people. Because of these facts, our government was established. A government for, of and ‘by the people was what our forefathers wanted and established, and that is what equal suffragists are striving for." As Mrs. French closed her opening speech, she was applauded very vigorously, the handclapping continuing for quite a while. Mrs. Hale Cheered. The introduction of Mrs. Hale by President Wright was the signal for another outburst of applause. which was long continued. Mrs. Hale said that the opponents of woman suffrage were divided into two classes: Those who had pondered the question a great deal. and those who had paid no attention to it. “The ballot per se,” she added, “is merely a registered opinion, concerning governmental policy. On the face of the matter, there is no reason for sex discrimination in regard to the ballot. But the ballot is not an inherent right to anybody, but it is to be earned. Neither is the ballot a badge of citizenship. There are two things to be considered in giving the right to vote, fitness, and experience. The voter must be able to defend the result of the vote with the fist if necessary, and men have stronger fists than women. So, too, the ballot becomes a question of revenue, later. Despite the great hullaballoo raised by suffragists, suffrage has nothing to do with taxation. Taxes are paid by all, men and women. Women get as much police and fire protection from taxes paid by them as to men. In a majority of the cases, also, the property owned by women was earned by some man. The rate of taxation is uniform, the same on men as on women, and so long as this is so, I see no just reason for complaint by the latter. “In this country, there are some old men beyond the military age who cannot bear arms, but who vote, and thus entered the opening wedge for suffrage for women. In making comparisons as to women who do not have the vote, and male voter is the trump card in the suffrage pack. The injustice of comparing the best women to the worst men does not seem to strike the suffragist. Because the electorate may be injured by masculine unfitness, I can't see how the question would be helped any by adding a like quantity of female unfitness. Two wrongs do not make a right. I fail to see how the matter would be helped by doubling the amount of weakness or unfitness. It is well to say that women should be informed about government matters, and they should, if they had time and the information about government matters, two very big "ifs." How many would have them? Would the bestowal of the ballot change woman's tastes? The ballot is an expression, not a university extension, nor an education. To talk of educating an ignorant woman by her own ignorant ballot to me is very like having a man lift himself by pulling on his own boot straps. No anti-suffragist could have a more superficial view or idea of the ballot than the 'high-brow' who speaks of running to the corner to vote, as of running to the store on the corner after some 'Uneedas,' or a pint of pickles. “I hold no brief for the ignorant or penal male voters. I think that they should have a test to exclude unfit voters. It is a curious thing to me that the women are always pointing to tho unfit male voters, but never ask for his exclusion. However, she wishes to add his wife, his sweetheart, his mother to the number, I think it proper to leave well enough alone. Women are more unfit to vote than men, and a woman of the same class in which the unfit male voter is found would be even more so. The personal note in the woman of the world is inevitable. She has greater preoccupation than man. Type for type, class for class, there are many reasons why women would be less intelligent voters than men. The women should devote their time, aside for their household and home duties, and others, to recreation, and should not be bothered with political troubles. There is another, a biological and psychological reason. A noted New York physician told me that women inherently depend upon man, and were never so happy as when they do. If you suffragists want to liberate women, liberate her from her own slavish instincts. The net results of giving the ballot would be to strengthen the hand of the man boss in the political world. Suffrage got its first stronghold in the Mormon states of Utah, Wyoming and Idaho, and the corruption there in things political is well known. If women haven't sense enough to take care of themselves without the ballot, they certainly would not have sense enough to take care of themselves with it. Any one saying that I need the ballot would have trouble on his or her hands at once. The following of the men by women in politics is illustrated by the story of the Irishman who, when asked if he favored woman suffrage, said yes, because since where he now has but one vote, he would then have six, having a wife and four daughters, and thus would be a powerful man in his district. An ex-senator from Idaho, where they have had suffrage for twenty years, who was formerly a suffragist, said that he had reversed his opinion. The women there, he said. voted with the men even in “wet” and “dry” elections. Since they are going to persuade men to obey good laws, made by women why do no tthe women persuade them to make good laws? The great strategic advantage woman has over man is that she makes candidates for both sides, and if she makes them right, no election can go far wrong. Which is the most important, to make laws, or law makers? The foundation or the superstructure? Social standards and moral codes rest in the woman of the world. No civilization over went ahead of her. The mother has continuous association with the child in the first ten or twelve years of its life, and if it grows irreparably bad in after years, generally there is something wrong at the start. Women should pay more attention to the men they select to be the fathers of their children. Whatever men are, we can't fling stones at them, for, they are just what we make them. Man has ever dominated woman in the world of thought, and woman can dominate man in the world of emotion and feeling. “The greatest good to be derived from the suffragist movement is that women may have the right so long denied them of seeing themselves as they really are. The trouble with woman is not so much conscious violation as unconscious ignorance. It is not more power that she needs, but more light. Not the ballot, nor more responsibility that is needed, but a different kind of responsibility. There are too many irresponsible men now" In closing, Mrs. Hale said, “The fact that women is an efficient mother is not an indication that she would be an efficient voter, for she has not had time to prepare [*57623*][*[89]*] WOMEN'S POLITICAL UNION OF NEW JERSEY] EQUAL SUFFRAGE VOTES FOR WOMEN VOTES FOR WOMEN Women’s Political Union of New Jersey BRANCH OF THE ORANGES HEADQUARTERS, 477 MAIN STREET, ORANGE, N. J. Dr. M. I. Billet Miss Martha L. Nordine President Recording Secretary 477 Main Street, Orange, N. J. 168 N. 17th Street, East Orange, N. J. Miss Clara Berg Mrs. W. C. Andrews Corresponding Secretary Treasurer 45 Brighton Avenue, East Orange, N. J. 135 Burnett Street, East Orange, N. J. At a meeting of the Women’s Political Union of the Oranges on November 13, 1913, the following resolution was adopted: Whereas — A large number of women are engaged in the various industries of New Jersey, and Whereas — A bill favoring Women’s Suffrage was passed concurrently by both Houses of the New Jersey Legislature in February, 1913, therefore, be it Resolved — That the Women’s Political Union of the Oranges urge your careful and, if possible, your favorable Consideration to the proposed amendment to the Constitution of the United States giving women equal franchise with men. Mary Stuart Cutting Jr. Secretary. [*57624*][*89*] WOMEN'S POLITICAL UNION OF NEW JERSEY WHEREAS-- the Women's Political Union of New Jersey is a state-wide organization for securing the enfranchisement of women, and WHEREAS-- The Political disabilities placed upon New Jersey women, as well as upon the women in all states without equal suffrage, hamper the progress of our sex, of the work for social betterment, and therefore, of the welfare of the State, and WHEREAS-- The women of New Jersey realize that the President and the Democratic Party are responsible for the acts of Congress; Therefore be it RESOLVED-- That we, the women of New Jersey, respectfully demand that His Excellency, the Hon. Woodrow Wilson, President of the United States, make suffrage an Administration Measure, and the President and the Democratic push the amendment in the Senate, secure the creation of a Suffrage Committee and the passage of the measure in the House. Respectfully submitted By the Delegates of the Women's Political Union of New Jersey: DELEGATES: Mina C. Van Winkle, President Luella K. Beecher, M.D. Katherine B. Ward Suzanne E. Gaston Caroline Lee Ballentine Esther B. Halley Mrs. F. Gordon Smith Emma L. Richards Lillian Hart Durand Aurelia B. Moorfield Mary E. Connelly Ethel Rosemon Emma M. Warner Mrs. Wm. H. Reilly Mary A. McNeill Lillian Wiggin Jennie C. Bartlett Elizabeth A. Coningsly Mary Stewart Cutting Jr. Mrs. Hedonia McGall [*57625*]Hon. Woodrow Wilson, President of the United States Washington, District of Columbia. [*57626*]New Jersey Woman Suffrage Association 33 HALSEY STREET. NEWARK, N. J. PRESIDENT, MRS. E F. FEICKERT COLONIAL FARM, DUNELLEN 18 [*7*] [*89*] WHEREAS the New Jersey Woman Suffrage Association, assembled at its twenty-third Annual Convention, in the City of Newark, New Jersey, on Thursday, November 13, 1913, represents Woman Suffrage organizations in fifty cities and towns in the State of New Jersey, and has over seven thousand members, and WHEREAS this Association sent to the Senate of the United States on July 31, 1913, petitions containing over five thousand signatures, which had been obtained throughout the State within three weeks, asking that body to discuss and vote upon the Federal Amendment Enfranchising Women, which had previously been reported favorably to the Senate by its Committee on Woman Suffrage, to which the Amendment had been referred, and WHEREAS more than three months have elapsed since that date and no further action has been taken by the United States Senate in regard to the Federal Amendment Enfranchising Women, now THEREFORE the New Jersey Woman Suffrage Association petitions the President of the United States to urge the adoption of the Federal Amendment Enfranchising Women in his message convening the regular session of Congress. And it also requests the President use his best efforts to secure the passage of this Amendment during the next regular session of Congress. NEW JERSEY WOMAN SUFFRAGE ASSOCIATION Lillian F. Feickert President Frances B. Eaton Secretary Elizabeth Timson Bartlett Civic Club Arlington [?]lle Hastings Court House & Stone Harbor League Amelia E. Hallen Wildwood New Jersey League [*57627*]New Jersey Woman Suffrage Association 33 HALSEY STREET, NEWARK, N. J. PRESIDENT, MRS. E. F. FEICKERT COLONIAL FARM, DUNELLEN 18 2. Mrs. George G. Scott Montclair Equal Suffrage League Esther G. Ogden Elizabeth Equal Suffrage League Harriet M. Doughty Equal Suffrage League Vineland Florence Howe Hall Hon. Pres. N. J. W. S. [Ass'n???] Clara S. Laddey, Hon. Pres. N. J. W. S. A. National Executive Board Member for N. J. Clara R. Feckheimer Political Equality League of Glen Ridge, N. J. Charlotte L. Bohlin Ridgefield Park Equal Suffrage League NJ. Mrs. George Henry [Liuse?] Orange Suffrage League Mrs. E. A. Whittier Orange Political Study Club Mrs. S. Slonin New Brunswick Political Study Club Marion Holmes for Newark W. S. League of Gloucester Co. [*57628*]New Jersey Woman Suffrage Association 33 HALSEY STREET, NEWARK N.J. PRESIDENT MRS. E. F. FEICKERT COLONIAL FARM, DUNELLEN 5. Mary Gamble Cummins President Woman Suffrage League Paterson Mary E Barton President Woman Suffrage League Woodstown N.J. Mrs. Alma Bronson President Woman's Equal Suffrage League Passaic NJ Mrs. Arthur de Bonneville Woman Suffrage Party Bayonne NJ Mrs. Wm Geery Jr. Bayonne Pol. Study Club Mrs. Thomas Tittensor Trenton Civic and Suffrage Club Trenton N.J. Mrs. Chas W Fisk Pres Orange Polit [?] Club Mrs. Morris B. Mead Womans Suffrage League, Carey NJ Mrs. L. H. Cumming New Brunswick Political Study Club Mrs. Anna B. Jeffers So. Orange [*57629*]New Jersey Woman Suffrage Association 33 HALSEY STREET, NEWARK, N.J. PRESIDENT, MRS. E. F. FEICKERT COLONIAL FARM, DUNELLEN 6. Anna E, Horn Jr. Newark E. S. League Elizabeth Hart [?] [?] Pres. Boonton Equal Suffrage League Ellen S. Pearce President of Manasquan Equal Suf. League Bessie Pope De Harp Equal Suffrage League Jersey City Viola Aguero North Jersey Shore Womans Suffrage League Ida H Riley Equal Suffrage League of Plainfield & North Plainfield Anna Battersbee Giuseffi Equal Suffrage League of the [?] Eliza T. Teas Equal Suffrage Ass of Atlantic City Helen Paul Moorestown Equal Suf. League Helen M. Macdonald Newark Equal Suffrage League Jenney G. Kerlin Pres. Camden Equal Suffrage League [*57630*]New Jersey Woman Suffrage Association 33 HALSEY STREET. NEWARK, N. J. PRESIDENT, MRS. E F. FRICKERT COLONIAL FARM, DUNELLEN 16 4. Edith Colby, Mrs. Everett Colby Chairman Joint Legislative Committee Mary D Hussey M. D. Founder New Jersey Woman Suffrage Association Anna E. Dunn Pres Woman Suffrage Association Sussex Co. [*57631*]ACK'D NOV 19 1913 C.T.H. 89 THE WHITE HOUSE NOV 19 1913 RECEIVED RESOLUTION PASSED AT THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOGOTA BRANCH OF THE WOMENS' POLITICAL UNION OF NEW JERSEY, HELD THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 13th, 1913. "WHEREAS, in this our United States of America, the women are bound and governed by the same Laws and Statutes which control the actions and responsibilities of the men, and WHEREAS, they are allowed no representation in the making of these Laws and Statutes, and WHEREAS, in all justice and right, they should have a voice in their own government. BE IT RESOLVED, By the Bogota Branch of the Women's Political Union of New Jersey, that they heartily and unamiously endorse the proposed amendment to the United States Constitution, providing for the enfranchisement of women upon an equal basis with men, and that they urge the passage of said amendment at the next regular session of Congress." We certify that the above is a true copy of the resolution. Attest: I.D. Nichols. J. C. Bartlett Sectry. President E. D. Hubbell. [*57632*]EXECUTIVE BOARD MISS ALICE LAKEY, Chairman, Cranford, N.J. MRS. ISHAM HENDERSON MRS. FLORENCE KELLEY MRS. CHARLES E. H. PHILLIPS LOUISE C. PURINGTON, M. D. MRS. GARDNER RAYMOND JAMES BRONSON REYNOLDS LOUIS L. SEAMAN, M. D. IRA S. WILE, M. D. Treasurer, JOHN MARTIN. National Consumers' League Food Committee 106 East 19th Street. New York City Telephone, 6460 Gramercy Ackgd 11/17/13 89 ADVISORY BOARD HARVEY W. WILEY, M. D., Ph. D., Washington. Samuel Hopkins Adams, New York. R. M. Allen, State Food Dep't, Ky. W. M. Allen State Food Dep't, N.C. Lewis B. Allyn, Chemist, Mass. H. E. Barnard, Food Commissioner, Ind. Lucius P. Brown, Food Commissioner, Tenn. H. Holbrook Curtis, M. D., N. Y. Irving Flecher, Ph, D., Columbia University, N. Y. Raymond B. Fosdick, Com'r of Acct's, N. Y. Richard Fisher, State Chemist, Wis. H. H. Rusby, Ph D., Columbia University, N. Y. R. B. Fitz-Randolph, Chief Food Division, N. J. James Foust, Food Commissioner, Penn George W. Goler, M. D., Rochester, N. Y. Norman Hapgood, New York City. Mrs. J. Borden Harriman, New York City. Julius Hortvet, State Chemist, Minn. Chas. D. Howard, State Chemist, N. H. H. Louis Jackson, State Analyst, Kansas. B. W. Kilgore, State Chemist, N. C. E. F. Ladd, Food Commissioner, N. D. Charles D. Lakey, N. J. Albert Leffingwell, M. D., Aurora, N. Y. Daniel R. Lucas, M. D., New York City. Charles E. North, M. D., New York City. Jas. L. Perkins, M. D., N. J. R. A. Pearson, N. Y. Charles A. L. Reed, M. D., Am. Med. Ass'n, O. R. E. Rose, State Chemist, Florida. Henry Enos Tuley, M. D., Ky. Irving A. Watson, M. D., N. H. Charles D. Woods, Director Exp. Sta., Me. OFFICE, 209 MILN STREET. CRANFORD, N. J. Nov. 15, 1913 Hon. Woodrow Wilson, THE WHITE HOUSE President of the United States, NOV 17, 1913 Washington, D. C. RECEIVED Mr. President: - I deeply regret my inability to be present at the meeting of the N. J. Equal Franchise League in Washington when the members are to have the honor and privilege of presenting the argument for suffrage to you. May I briefly state that to my mind there is no argument for suffrage so strong as the betrayal of the Food & Drugs Act. This is an Act that touches the home at every point. Through the trickery of the interests whose dishonest financial gains would be checked through the honest interpretation of the Act its whole enforcement has been interfered with. The Home suffers today as a result. Had the right of the Franchise belonged to women we should have wielded sufficient power to avert this disaster. As one woman, deeply interested in the effect that the franchise for women would have on all questions affecting the home and women workers, I appeal to you to use your great influence to give us this weapon to defend what we hold most dear. Thanking you for the audience you have promised to the representatives of our organization, I have the honor to remain, Mr. President, Sincerely yours, Alice Lakey, I trust my telegram of Nov. 12 anent the Mexican question was placed in your hands. YOU ARE RIGHT. MAY GOD SUSTAIN YOU. 57633The Betrayal of the Pure Food Law* By Alice Lakey, Chairman of the Food Committee of the National Consumers' League. THE Food Law has been betrayed, first by the appointment of a Referee Board with power to set aside all conclusions arrived at by the Bureau of Chemistry as to the harmfulness of certain articles used in the preparation of food products. Seconds, by the permission to use unlimited quantities of sodium benzoate in food products. Third, by the permission to label glucose as "corn syrup." Fourth, by the non-enforcement of the regulation as to the labeling of rice, polished, and then coated with paraffine or glucose and talc: (Food Inspection Decision 67.) Fifth, by the permission to label products made from neutral spirits as "whiskey." Sixth, by the insertion in the Agricultural Appropriations Act of May 26, 1910, of a provision that after the examinations of foods and drugs have been made in the Bureau of Chemistry that the evidence shall be turned over to the Solicitor of the Department of Agriculture, and that he shall have power to decide as to whether or not a case shall be prosecuted. Seventh, by the failure to enforce the law as regards the labeling of Beers. These are the seven principal steps taken to bring about the complete downfall of the pure food law. Who has had sufficient influence to thus break down the efficiency of a law designed to protect consumers from the tricks of those dishonest manufacturers who have for years been robbing the people? Who are the traitors to good citizenship who have thus betrayed a measure enacted to protect your right, my right, to honest food, honest labels, and honest weights? Chief among them are the "special interests." We may define these "special interests" as the manufacturers of chemical preservatives and the men who wish to use them; as the canners who wish to use the waste from their factories; in other words, the "garbage," by adding sodium benzoate to the product, and sell the stuff to you as food; as the manufacturers of illegal patent medicines; as the manufacturers of adulterated beer, who by substituting chemicals for barley malt and hops are enabled to produce a cheap beer that sells for the price of a pure article; and last but not the least, the men who belong to the whiskey trust, paying an annual tax to the government of $130,000,000. It was these men who openly boasted in the years that the food law failed to pass, that it was their influence that had killed the bill. It is not necessary to state that whiskey as whiskey does not concern the food committee of the National Consumers' League, except as it touches the very life and heart of the pure food law, and there it not only concerns our committee, but it vitally concerns every man and woman, for if the food law can be set aside for one class of products it can be set aside for all. If an "immunity bath" can be * Address delivered at the Annual Meeting of the New York State Federation of Women's Clubs, Ithaca, N. Y., Nov. 17,1910. [*57634*]given to one class of products it is only a question of time when every food and drug fraud will again flourish, and flourish this time by permission of the government itself, or we have class legislation of the worst kind. A legislation that makes it possible for the most debasing of all products to be exempt under the law from the restrictions imposed upon the very necessities of life. Can we picture anything more unjust than this? If this yielding by the government to the demands of the "special interests" continues we are in a fair way to see the pure food law degraded by the very government that gave it life. Congress enacted the law to protect the public from the evils of adulterated foods, drugs, liquors, and medicines. To-day we see the government nullifying the law by special Legislative Act at the demand of certain powerful interests. It is but a step further to the complete overturning of the whole law by similar legislative action. Since its enactment the food law has been enforced according to certain food and drug standards set by the Association of Official Agricultural Chemists. At the annual meeting of the Association of State and National Food and Dairy Departments, held at Mackinac in August, 1908, these standards were adopted. They included those set for liquors. In drafting the food law the definitions as to what constituted an "imitation," a "compound," a "blend," were carefully considered, with hope that the enforcement of the law would correct the evil of the adulteration of liquors. By the recent decision of Attorney-General Wickersham (F. I. D. 127) these three definitions have been thrown aside, together with the definition as to what constitutes a "like substance," as if all four had been a mere wasting of printer's ink. According to Mr. Wickersham's decision neutral spirits and straight whiskey are the same, while an article made from the two need not be labeled a "blend" if it is given a name peculiar enough to do duty as a trade mark. Truly this is an amazing decision when one considers the plain language of the food law. Let us see now where this reasoning will lead us. If a manufacturer can color and flavor neutral spirits until it resembles "straight whiskey" and label it "whiskey," then the manufacturer of essences can take the extract of tonka bean and brand it "vanilla." Or the manufacturer may add red dye and grass seeds to the waste product of a cider mill and call the stuff strawberry jam. Why not? Is not one an extract that looks like vanilla and the other a jam that looks like strawberry. Again, if a mixture of neutral spirits and straight whiskey can be labeled "whiskey," then a mixture of coffee and chicory can be labeled "coffee," and if you give the mixture a peculiar name, such as "John Jones Coffee," you can declare that it is a trade mark, and then you can use all the chickory that you wish to, thereby adding greatly to your dollars, and the government will protect you, because, forsooth, John Jones is a distinctive name, according to the Wickersham decision, which, when added to coffee, gives you a governmental permission to adulterate your product as much as you like. Do you see why the food committee of the League is alarmed at this decision as to the labeling of whiskey? False in one, false in all. If the food law can be violated by permission of the government for one class of product, than it can be violated for every one. I wish there was sufficient time to read extracts of letters after Food Inspection Decision 113 was issued last winter. Dr. Barnard, Food and Drug Commissioner of Indiana, wrote that if it should be seriously considered by the courts, the principle long ago adopted in establishing standards, that the name of a genuine article could not be given to an imitation, would go by the board, and every manufacturer of an imitation of adultered food could put his wares upon the market almost without restriction. There is no time to speak of the adulteration of beer, but it is a subject that should be studied by all who have at heart the enforcement of the food law. Since 1863 the Brewers have paid in taxes to the government $1,300,000,000. The annual sale of bottled beer alone is estimated at 4,543,000,000 bottles. This is reckoning the bottle beer as but a quarter of the whole amount consumed in the United States. We thus see what an enormous amount of money is involved in the brewing interest. A committee representing the United States Brewers' Association appeared before the Standards committee at Mackinac, in August, 1908. This committee is on record as stating that the question of producing beer from malt and of storing the product should not be considered in setting standards, as these practices were obsolete. We thus have from the direct testimony of the Brewers themselves the statement that the brewing of beer from all malt is not done now. What takes its place? Materials of various kinds: Crude starch, glucose, brewing sugars, corn, brewing syrups, rice. The beer is also preserved chemically. Is this not another evidence that the special interest has escaped the enforcement of the food law; or in other words, that the enemies have betrayed the law, because a special interest had sufficient influence to evade the law's requirements? Beer is frequently prescribed by physicians because the barley malt is considered as a food. Would this be done if physicians knew that in place of barley malt the Brewers were using other materials in the manufacture of the beer? Why should the brewer be permitted to escape the requirements of the law as to labeling his product, when the manufacturer of essences is obliged to state of what his essence is composed, if it is not a pure product? Is the pure food law for one and not for all? Can these great monied interests evade the law while the poor man must submit to its requirements. I ask you which man do you trust? The man who has the wish to enforce the law because he believes the best good of the consumer will thereby be conserved, or the man who has large financial interests at stake which will be jeopardized by the enforcement of the law? If this permission to hold neutral spirits "whiskey" opens wide the door for the return of all the old abuses of food and drug adulteration, the permission to use unlimited amounts of sodium benzoate is fraught with consequences no less grave. Its use permits the dishonest manufacturer to use unsound and rotten materials in his food products. The restraining power of the label counts as nothing. Prior to the present permission to use any amount of benzoate only one-tenth of the one per cent. was allowed. Hortvet found that 26 catsups contained from .12 to .67, while the label stated only one-tenth of one percent. What can we expect to-day when there is practically no limit to the amount that may be used. The report of the Referee Board is familiar to you all. There is no need to comment on the statement that the use of sodium benzoate in small quantities mixed with food is without deleterious or poisonous action, and in large doses has not been found to exert any deleterious effect on the general health. The experiments were made on young men in fine physical condition, whose diet was so generous that it was far beyond the average diet. I would refer the delegates present to the report, on "Some Effects of Sodium Benzoate," prepared by Dr. Daniel Lucas, of Columbia University. His experiments proved the poisonous effects of the drug. He was himself at one time a member of the "poison squad" under Dr. Herter. This makes his report of vital interest. The Referee Board is now considering the use of saccharin and of sulphur dioxid in foods. If an "immunity bath" is given to these two drugs it will practically complete the list of special evils sanctioned by the Referee Board, and which pure food legislation was especially designed to prevent. In Section 4 of the Pure Food Law it is provided that, after the examinations of the specimens of food and drugs have taken place in the Bureau of Chemistry, or under its direction, for the purpose of determining whether or not the specimens are adulterated or misbranded, the Secretary of Agriculture shall cause notice to be served to the party from whom the sample was obtained, if the examination proved that the article was misbranded or adulterated. You will note that the decision as to the adulteration or misbranding of the article rests with the Bureau of Chemistry. The change made last May, by slipping into the Agricultural Appropriations Act a provision that hereafter all cases for violation of the law must be submitted first to the solicitor of the Department of Agriculture is in fact contrary to law, as no general legislation can be enacted in the Appropriation Act. This has been done merely to weaken the power of Dr. Wiley, who stands to-day, as he has stood for twenty years or more, an advocate of the rights of the consumer. With the "special interests" it is not the consumer who counts, but their own selfish purposes. It was largely due to the women that the pure food law was passed. Shall we sit quiet now when the law that we helped to place upon the statute books is in a dying condition? Shall we submit to a return to the old days when the adulteration of foods and drugs was the common practice of many manufacturers? This day is not far away unless we act, and act now. Will you help? Resume the tactics of 1905-6. If you have newspapers that are not in the pay of the "special interests," secure their active co-operation. Petition your Representatives in Congress for amendments to the pure food law that shall strengthen the law so that no "special interests" can kill its efficiency. There is nothing that cannot be accomplished by the women if we unite in action. We worked to place the law on the statute books--let us work to save it. It has been betrayed by its enemies. Let its friends unite and save it. [??]1589 Henry Opdyke Says that a study of the question has convinced him that it is possible to establish by legal decision the right of women to vote, and that Dr. Shaw, the president of the National American Woman Suffrage Association is aware of his views, as well as Representative Henry and Senator Ashurst and other membe[r]s of Congress. "What effect on legislative activity at Washington should or may follow from a possibility that successful action might be had through a coordinate branch of the Government, I must leave for others to determine". [*ACK'D NOV 17 1913 T.M.H*] THE ASSOCIATION OF THE BAR OF THE CITY OF NEW YORK 42 WEST 44TH STREET Nov 16, 1913 Hon. Woodrow Wilson, President Washington D.C [*THE WHITE HOUSE NOV 17 1913 RECEIVED*] Dear Sir: Noticing that many Women are about to urge you to embody in your message recommendations on Woman Suffrage, will you let me narrate some [work?] and conclusions of my own, during the past six months, from a legal view-point on the subject? In April I read the decision of the Supreme Court in the Miner-Hapersett case, of about 40 years ago, which is generally regarded as a complete obstacle to [*57637*]II THE ASSOCIATION OF THE BAR OF THE CITY OF NEW YORK 42 WEST 44TH STREET the renewal of efforts in the Federal Courts on this subject; a few have convinced me, not that the case could be reversed but that, under the rule of "stare decisis", it was authority for only the narrow grounds there particularly considered- I then studied the subject, and by early autumn had arrived at the view that, under the Constitution and with the help of many of the Supreme Court decisions- among them being the cases of Yick Wo v. Hopkins, Pope v Williams, and Oregon v Muller - an attempt might now be made, with hope of success, to establish in Court [*57638*]III THE ASSOCIATION OF THE BAR OF THE CITY OF NEW YORK 42 WEST 44TH STREET the right of women in this country to be allowed to vote: as a concession to them that their present moral and intellectual development justifies, and as a protection to them that their recent entry into various commercial + economic fields entitles them to have as a part of the people in whom is sovereignty – The Nat'l Am. Woman Suffrage Assoc, of which Dr. Shaw is the President, knows that I believe– after six months study - that the right in question could probably be Established in Court; and some members of both houses, particularly Congressman Henry + Senator Ashurst, have received from me, or through 57639IV. THE ASSOCIATION OF THE BAR OF THE CITY OF NEW YORK 42 WEST 44TH STREET me, a statement of the same view. What effect on Legislative activity at Washington should, or may, follow from a possibility that successful action might be had thro' a coordinate branch of the Government, I must leave for others to determine – Respectfully yours Henry Opdyke [*57640*]TELEGRAM .C C W Ackgd The White House, Pr received 11/17/13] delegation* [ [???? a m] Washington. 2 WU JM 12 89 1121am ARLINGTON, N.J., Nov. 17, 1913. The President, Washington, D.C. The Civic Club urges you to receive our New Jersey Woman's Suffragette delegation. Elizabeth T. Bartlett. 57641TELEGRAM. ACK'D NOV 17 1913 J.A.K. ]?] The White House Washington. 1 WU JM 12 89 1038am Montclair, N.J., Nov. 17,1913. The President, Washington, D. C. Unable to be present with New Jersey Suffragists to-day. Please heed their plea. Mary Hunter. 576427 89 THE WHITE HOUSE NOV 19 1913 RECEIVED To His Excellency, The President of the United States of America: WHEREAS, The Northern Valley Branch of the Women's Political Union of the New Jersey is an organization for securing the enfranchisement of women, and WHEREAS, the political disabilities placed upon New Jersey women by the laws of the United States hamper the progress of our sex in its work for social betterment and therefore the welfare of said State, and WHEREAS, the women of New Jersey realize that the President and the Democratic Party are at this time chiefly responsible for the acts of Congress, be it RESOLVED, that we, The Northern Valley Branch of The Women's Political Union of New Jersey, respectfully entreat His Excellency, the Honorable Woodrow Wilson, President of the United States, that he, in his message convening the regular session of Congress, urge the adoption of the Amendment for the Enfranchisement of Women, now before the Senate, and use his utmost influence to secure the adoption of said Amendment by both Houses of Congress during said regular session. Frances Coe Reed President Delegate 57643 The White House Wisconsin Woman's Suffrage Association Nov 27 1913 Mrs. Henry W. Youmans, President Received Ack'd Nov 28 1913 C. T. H. Waukesha 89 733 Racine Street Milwaukee, November 25, 1913 Hon. Woodrow Wilson President of the United States Sir, The Wisconsin Woman's Suffrage # Association at its annual convention at Madison passed on November twentieth the following resolution: Whereas, Political life has become largely a matter of providing for the welfare of the people, and Whereas, It is essential to social well-being that women have a direct and adequate means of expressing their intents, Therefore, be it Resolved, That President Wilson be petitioned by the Wisconsin Woman's Suffrage Association to incorporate in his December message to Congress favorable mention of the proposed Woman's Suffrage amendment to the Constitution of the United States. Respectfully submitted, Jane P. Rogers, Recording Secretary 57644 THE WHITE HOUSE, THE WOMAN'S JOURNAL NOV 27 1913 RECEIVED 585 BOYLSTON STREET, BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS TELEPHONE-BACK BAY 4717 EDITOR-IN-CHIEF BUSINESS MANAGER ALICE STONE BLACKWELL AGNES E. RYAN ackgd 56 11/28/13 November 25, 1913 President Woodrow Wilson White House 89 Washington, D.C. Dear Mr. President: Realizing how keenly concerned you are at this season to embody in your message to Congress what in your judgment seem the most pressing and essential legislative needs of the American people, I am impelled, even at this late house, to write you frankly and hopefully about a matter which I trust is already favourably included in your message. I refer, as no doubt you have already guessed, to that proposed change in the Constitution of the United States which can make America take rank with the leading nations of the world, not only for its beef and iron, its cotton and wool, but also for the justice of the legal and political status of its women. I have read within the year that you say you are honestly in doubt as to the merits of this great question. As head of a family of position and influence, as President of a men's college, as Governor of a State in which men only were your constituents, and now as President of a great nation with its colossal burdens of burning issues, you may even question whether this is a great problem or not. Many times in the course of your career you must have traveled, as I have recently, from Maine to Colorado, from Massachusetts to Kentucky, from New York to Ohio, to Iowa, Kansas, Missouri and all the great West and South. And your heart, like mine, must have thrilled over the wonderful nation and its marvellous and magnificent resources. But you, too, must have felt the song in your heart involuntarily stifled as you suddenly found yourself in the congestion of a great, dirty city. You must often have blushed at what you have seen prevalent in practically all the cities of this great land. It must have troubled and pained you to see poverty and crime, squalor and disease and death walking unmolested through the chief cities of the land of which you are the chief magistrate. 57645The Woman's Journal 585 BOYLSTON STREET, BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS Telephone - Back Bay 4717 Editor-in-Chief Business Manager ALICE STONE BLACKWELL 56 AGNES E. RYAN President Wilson---2 As a man of fine feelings, as a man of noble thoughts and high ambitions, as a citizen of the world in this twentieth century, as a Christian and a soldier in the army of the Most High, you must often have felt shame for your native land, and many times, I doubt not--else you would not now hold your exalted position--you have registered a fervent vow to work a mighty change in things as they are. Mr. President, you must often have taken the United States up in the palm of your hand and studied it, looking into it and through it, around it, under it and over it. You must be concerned for it. You must have a dream, an ideal, for the United States of America, and to be true to your best self you must be constantly working to see how you can make that dream begin to come true even during your administration. For you must know, as Count Tolstoy tells us, "There is only one time that is important--now, because it is the only time over which we have control." As a student of history and civilization, you must often have asked yourself: "Why do nations perish?" With the pages of history before you, with the world's great literature to learn from, you must often have faced the matter out in the silences of the night; with the old-world curses and abuses eating like acid into the vitals of this nation, you must frequently say to yourself: "We, too, are disintegrating. Must we, too, perish? Shall we not learn from the past?" Mr. President, I belive you are a far-seeing statesman, with open mind and courage to execute convictions. Will you not, with open mind and high courage, face the question of women's enfranchisement as the cruz of human problems, as the preventive from decay and disintegration of empires, as that on which the welfare of the race depends? And, judging it on its merits as a measure of national expediency as well as of justice, will you recommend its adoption at the next Congress? 57646THE WOMAN'S JOURNAL 585 BOYLSTON STREET, BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS TELEPHONE - BACK BAY 4717 EDITOR-IN-CHIEF BUSINESS MANAGER ALICE STONE BLACKWELL 56 AGNES E. RYAN President Wilson---3 Before giving your judgment, Mr. President, I ask you to consider what has been the legal and political and educational status of women in the nations that have perished. I ask you to consider how it fares with those States and nations today which have enlarged the working of their constitutions to enfranchise women. I ask you to weigh all the arguments used against equal suffrage, and to observe how they contradict one another, and how almost identical they are with those used but yesterday against Education for women. Very humbly, Mr. President, I ask you to remember that the vote is, after all, merely a little device by which to register an opinion on matters in which one may have concern and interest. Mr. President, you approve of free speech and a free press. Surely you will not leave unsaid the word that shall permit a woman to express her opinion on matters of vital importance to, herself and to the race of which she is the mother. Surely you will do your part to give her the freedman's weapon, the weapon by which she may be protected against ignorance and brutishness. I am sure, Mr. President, that you have a high opinion of the women of America today. You know them in the home, in the school, in church work, charity, philanthropy, in all phases of protection and conservation. You realize that women are half of the human race, that they are the teachers, both in the home and in the school, of a large part of the human race, that they are the mothers of all the race. Do you realize, as well, that you cannot rear free men from slave mothers, and that the mothers of this nation, with a few exceptions, are a subject people? As President of the United States, you cannot, therefore, remain silent when women's freedom is at stake. You have faith in human nature. Mr. President. Deep in your heart you know that things at present in this nation are badly botched, and you believe that, with so much of the divine in man and woman, there is no need of all the poverty and 57647THE WOMAN'S JOURNAL 585 BOYLSTON STREET, BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS TELEPHONE - BACK BAY 4717 EDITOR-IN-CHIEF ALICE STONE BLACKWELL BUSINESS MANAGER AGNES E. RYAN 56 President Wilson ---4 crime, the squalor an depravity and disease now prevalent in the nation. Then why not take the way out, the way that has worked well where it has been tried, the way of justice? Why not take the new way, the way that belongs to the age of enlightenment for women? Why not distinguish your administration by saying the word for which the world is waiting. The time is ripe. The word will be heard around the world. This is your opportunity. The question must surely be decided right within another four years. Why not let it distinguish the first year of your administration? We have faith in you. Yours sincerely, Agnes E. Ryan P. S. This will be published as an open letter in the Woman's Journal of Nov. 29. [*57648*] Chicago Nursery Stock Fruits in Season Large Commercial Orchard Woman Suffrage A. HAMILTON & SONS, Props. 89 The White House Peach Belt Nurseries Nov 26 1913 Received ESTABLISHED 1867 ACK'D Nov 26 1913 O.T.H BANGOR, MICH. Nov. 1913 President Wilson Washington D.C. I see by The Chicago Record Herald you have promised to consider the subject of endorsing equal sufferage in your message to Congress. Did you ever notice in the first chapter of the first book of the Bible 27.28 verses read "So God created man in his own image, in the image of God created he him: male and female created he them and God blessed them and God said unto them be fruitful and multiply and replenish the earth and subdue it, and have dominion over the fish of the sea and over the fowl of the air and over every living thing that moveth upon the earth. You will see God gave the earth equally to man and woman. they were to have dominion it is true woman led the way out of the condition in which they walked and talked with the Heavenly Father Paul says the woman being deceived was in the transgression, but how about man, would not that imply he was sent deliberately into transgression? And now when they both see their mistake and are 57649Chicago Nursery Stock 2 Fruits in Season Large Commercial Orchard A. HAMILTON & SONS, Props. Peach Belt Nurseries ESTABLISHED 1867 BANGOR, MICH.________ carefully and eagerly seeking the way back to the happy conditions they lost,, why should not man accept the help the Heavenly Father made for him. Men are not anymore than women all helpers in the way to righteousness, yet all should have the, same chance to be. I never could hide from a feeling of personal responsibility behind our dear brother Pauls supposed injunction for women to keep silent in the church because to me it was a question the Corinthian men of that church had brought for Pauls settlement evidently it was a mens church and the progressive part were asking,, then as now that their women should be brought in that they might help and be helped in the church. then as now the conservative part took sides against the measure so the question is brought,, to their leader,, in writing and as he wishes them to know the question he is answering, he repeats it. The punctuation marks are not used right in our Bibles. Pauls answer to them is, "What, came the word of God out from you (men) or came it unto you only"? To Eve,, still in the garden of Eden was the promise of the Savior given direct, to Deborah a commission, to 57650Chicago Nursery Stock.. 3 Fruits in Season Large Commercial Orchard A. HAMILTON & SONS, Props. Peach Belt Nurseries ESTABLISHED 1867 BANGOR, MICH._______ Hulda the interpretation of a long lost book of the law, to Mary the angel appeared and Gods only begotten son was given in, her charge. So we see God spoke in times past through women as well as men and this Paul recognized. He recognized women helpers in his church work, Phoebe, Romans 16:1, our sister a servant of the church at Cenchica that ye receive her in the Lord as becometh saints and that ye assist her in whatsoever business she hath need of you etc. Then he speaks of Priscilla and Aquila helpers in Christ Jesus who laid down their lives for him and had a church in their house and you will notice how many women,, as well as men he speaks of by name in that same chapter as helpers in the cause so near and dear to all right minded people. Then Paul as if he might not have put the equality of men and women strong enough says in Gallations 3:27-28 For as many of you as have been baptized into Christ have put on Christ there is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither bond nor free there is neither male nor female for ye are all on in Christ Jesus. How glad we are that we have men at the head of us who are working so wisely and so well, that we have not been drawn into war with our neighbor to the south and yet I wonder sometimes if our government will not 57651Chicago Nursery Stock 4 Fruits in Season Large Commercial Orchard A. HAMILTON & SONS, Props. Peach Belt Nurseries ESTABLISHED 1867 BANGOR, MICH.________ have to act the part of a big brother shaking up as it were two younger brothers who insist on quarreling when they should be at school learning quietly how to be good citizens. Any way, I a glad I am not at the head of affairs. Congratulations at having a son added to the family Mrs. A. Hamilton. 1083 Shady Avenue Pittsburgh, Penn'a Ackgd 11/18/13 November 26th, 1913. THE WHITE HOUSE Nov 27 1913 RECEIVED Hon. Woodrow Wilson 89 Washington, D.C. Dear Sir:- Enclosed is an article which appeared in the Pittsburgh Dispatch on October twenty sixth, entitled "All America Must Be Free, Says Wilson." In this article, which is the report of a speech made by you at Swarthmore, Pennsylvania, you say we should have no government whatever which doesnot rest upon the consent of the governed. Yet there are hundreds of thousands of women who are denied citizenship, and are governed by the Federal,State and City authorities absolutely against their will. Property owners among women are denied any decision whatever in regard to the disposal of their taxes,and "Taxation Without Representation is Tyranny." How much longer will the women of the land stand as a living refutation of the theory that the United States is a free country? How much longer must they on the whole be ranked among the criminals, lunatics,and imbeciles? This is a matter which should demand the attention of every serious man in the United States,and is of supreme importance to the happiness of the race. Very truly yours, Sara Frazer Hillman. 57653 TELEGRAM. The White House, [*7*] Washington. 2 PO JM 54 225pm [*89*] Madison, Wis., Dec. 1, 1913. The President, Washington, D.C. Your administration cannot be called truly progressive if your message to Congress fails to urge woman suffrage Constitutional amendment; we who support you and believe in you hope you will no longer disappoint us by evading the primary and important issue of democracy the recognition of the citizenship of women. [*H*] Richard Lloyd Jones, Editor, Wisconsin State Journal. 57654TELEGRAM. 89 The White House, Washington. 4 WU JM 48 NL 9am 3rd Columbus, Ohio, Dec. 2,1913. The President, Washington,D.C. The women tax-payers of Ohio are disappointed that you did not mention woman suffrage in your message to Congress. We earnestly request you to send a special message to Congress urging the passage of our woman suffrage amendment. H. Anna Quinby, Editor, The Ohio Woman President Ohio Woman's Tax-payers League. [*57655*] December the Third - 1913.-- Fern Hill Montclair, New Jersey THE WHITE HOUSE, DEC 6 - 1913 RECEIVED President Wilson: -- [89] Sir:- In view of the -- recent public criticism of the President by the Suffrage Party -- 57656We wish to assure you, sir, that we feel your [?] in not mentioning the subject in your message [to Congress?] was not only wise and prudent, but the only fair thing to the majority of American Women whose voices are but dimly heard in this drive for "equal rights"! However you, sir, may feel on this subject- we thank you for trying to be [true?] [?] public sentiment and 57657I am [bold?] enough & remind you, Sir, that there are women - ten thousand and eleven hundred [?] in New Jersey alone (many of them self supporting) [enrolled?] as approving Womens Suffrage, andnot use battering-rams or burn and kill, to secure the ballot: it will come as soon as women are ready to make good use of it- but public criticism of our President (no matter what his opinion may be) or hissing [*57659*] Fern Hill Montclair, New Jersey To the majority of women, who would have felt sorry had your answer been otherwise If Equal Suffrage is in accord with true progress, women need [*57658*]him - (as was done by the meeting of) suffragists, When Mr. Taft spoke to them while President-) these things do not make us feel that woman have yet learned to use self control, or given evidence of great superiority over men. It is not the men who are keeping back woman suffrage, but the women themselves - some of them (suffragists) because of their extreme feminism and [?] theories, but the majority (opposing suffrage) because they prefer to be relieved of the struggle in politics With due respect, sir, faithfully yours, (Mrs. Charles Whiting Baker) Rebekah Wheeler Baker[*F*] [*THE WHITE HOUSE, DEC 4 1913 RECEIVED*] HOTEL OHIO YOUNGSTOWN, O. Dec 3/13 CHARLES T. ALEXANDER PRES'T & GEN'L MANAGER Hon Woodrow Wilson President of the United States Washington. D.C. [*89*] Dear Sir, Enclosed please find copy of a letter sent to the New York World. I earnestly hope that you will come out boldly for universal suffrage. I am with sentiments of profound respect Yours sincerely F.A. Brown [*57660*]To the Editor of the World- Mrs. Annie Riley Hale is a woman with a serpents tongue. Her diatribe against women in last Sundays' World was histerical. When she says in speaking of woman "She should be on her knees in terror and shame" it reads like a page out of the history of the dark ages and shows that Mrs. Hale would have been a shining light at that time, but she is sadly out of place, in our growing civilization, unless she should decide to emigrate to Mexico, where their ideals are hers. The World made a mistake in not putting her talk in the funny column, where it would have been hugely appreciated and received the laughter it merited. If all women were like Mrs. hale, there would be no men advocates of universal suffrage. She stigmatises women as histerical, ignorant, childish, foolish and dull and all of their statements as "flimsy falacies", is Mrs. Annie Riley Hale unaware, that such language places her in a worse class than the ultra-histerical. And when she says, "if then woman has made a failure of her own particular business of bearing and rearing men, a task which both nature and society have given wholly into her hands, and for which she has had thousands of years of training - if she has failed in this lamentably as the many unfit men in the world seem to indicate the absurdity of committing to her hands the conduct of public affairs is patent". There is probably not another human being in the world who does not believe that mothers perform their whole duty to their sons from the time that they teach them their prayers at her knee until they reach manhood. The correction of the double standard of morality for men, which has been the curse of humanity since the world began and which has continued in spite of the noble example and teaching of men's worthy mothers, because when boys found out that their mothers were classed with the idiot and criminal their mothers teaching became impotent for that reason and only for that reason, and the slightest study of the question proves conclusively that the double standard never can be remedied until boys know that their mothers are the equals of their fathers in every respect and have exactly the same rights that their fathers have in making the laws that govern them. And I would like to ask Mrs. Hale if she considers the denunciation of and the determination to put a stop to an annual expenditure of a billion dollars for implements of murder and to teach men to become assassins a "flimsy falacy". [*57661*] F.W.TAUSSIO HARVARD UNIVERSITY THE WHITE HOUSE T.N.CARVER DEC 6- 1913 W.Z.RIPLEY DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMICS RECEIVED C.J.BULLOCK E.F.GAY 6 Charring St. W.M.COLE CAMBRIDGE, MASSACHUSETS O.M.W.SPRAGUE Dec. 4. 1913 W.E.RAPPARD ACK'D DEC 6 1913 E.E.DAY B.M.ANDERSON, JR. H.L.GRAY President Woodrow Wilson. White House. Washington. DC. Dear Sir, Please do not forget, - in all the noise and confusion of the Suffrage Commotion in Washington at present. - that there is a great silent body of women who most emphatically do not want to ballot with its added responsibility. do not forget us just because we are necessarily the type of women who does not make a noise in public. Yours respectfully Mrs Charles J. Bullock 57662 TELEGRAM. ACK'D DEC 5 1913 T.M.M. The White House, Washington. 89 3 WU JM 24 NL 9am 5th Omaha, Neb., Dec. 4, 1913. The President: The Omaha Political Equality League respectfully request you to send a special message to consider favouring the enfranchisement of women. Mrs. Mary B. Newton, President; Anna Peterson, Secretary. 57663 THE WHITE HOUSE, WASHINGTON. December 6, 1913. 55 Memorandum for the President: The Suffragists Convention before adjourning appointed a committee of 55 (covering a representative from each State organization) to remain in Washington to see the President as soon as the President was able to recieve them. Will the President see them next week at the office or at the White House? 89 [*57664*]9th Dec. 1913 THE WHITE HOUSE DEC 15 1913 RECEIVED Mr President :- Your dignified [[?]] on the suffrage question has won you many friends in this normally Republican house. The masculization of [[?]] touches the foundations ofsociety as no other question does. I'm a republican and my father was one of the founders of the party, but I circulated nearly 5000 copies of [?] Elliot's letter about you and admire almost everything you've done or said May God preserve You in health and quiet strength to serve your day and generation. With sincere esteem Geo Douglas Miller [*57666*]Hampton R.D.1. Virginia Dec. 9 1913 Dear Mr. President. While I feel grateful and hopeful upon reading this morning of your interview with the women suffragists. I beg of you that if any doubts remain in your mind as to the justice of our cause and benefit to the human race of its establishment, that you will read John Stuart Mill's book. "The Subjection of Women". The whole thing is there. The book is not very long, and I would send you a copy but your doubtless already have at least me. The question is so large and important, and your at the present time is so great, that you owe it to the whole world to neglect no means of arriving at a right decision. What the United States does in the matter will greatly influence all other countries. I prefectly understand that you have only the right to help us to a certain extent, but if you are personally convinced of the justice and advantage of equal suffrage, and will say so, it will be an incalculable assistance to us, your people. As yet, I feel sure, that you do not fully understand the question, and the immensity of its scope. John Stuart Mill was a man of marvellous insight. We have come a long, long way since " The Subjection of Women" was published in 1869, but we have not caught up to him yet - With deep regard and respect for you, dear Mr. Wilson and Mr. President I am, Very truly (Mrs) Faith W. Morgan GEO. H. PERRY. PRESIDENT T.J. CROWE & E.J. HUGHES. NATIONAL ORGANIZERS ANDREW J. O'DONNELL. SEC'Y Anti Woman's Suffrage League of America ILL.DIV. ROOM 310 ASHLAND BLOCK, CHICAGO, ILL. TELEPHONE RANDOLPH 4951 349 89 DECEMBER 9TH. 1913. THE WHITE HOUSE JAN 14 1914 RECEIVED ACK'D JAN 14 1914 J.A.K. Hon. Woodrow Wilson President of the United States Washington, D.C. Dear Sir: Our league has directed me to convey to you its unqualified approval of the patriotic manner in which you disposed of the attempt of the "ladies" to inveigle you to change your position on the question of suf- frage for women. The League feels that your action in this respect is entitled to and will, doubtless, receive the hearty endorsement of the sane citizens of the Nation over which you now govern. Wishing you the compliments of the joyous season, I am, Yours for economical enlightenment, Dic. AJO'D/S Secretary. GEO. H. PERRY. PRESIDENT T.J CROWE & E. J. HUGHES. NATIONAL ORGANIZERS ANDREW J. O'DONNELL. SEC'Y Anti Woman's Suffrage League of America ILL. DIV. ROOM 310 ASHLAND BLOCK, CHICAGO, ILL. TELEPHONE RANDOLPH 4951 349 Dear Sir:- Are YOU in sympathy with the amendment to the Illinois Constitution which grants to women the privilege of VOTING? IF NOT, then, you will be interested in what follows: As a result of an effort in 1869, on the part of a few women, an organization was perfected for the purpose of securing to them the privillege of the ballot. For several reasons, this effort has had more success than that to which it is fairly entitled, because, in those states where the woman's suffrage law is in force, it was not enacted by a vote of the PEOPLE, nor was it, at any time, made a party issue. On the contrary, in several states, when the question was submitted to the people for their voice and verdict, it failed by a vote of more than TWO to ONE. Those who THINK and understand, will admit, that under our form of government, where majorites rule, that basic and fundamental principles of our regulation of society must be founded upon a true expression of the people. Representative government fails in its meaning, if it does not secure from the mind and heart, the will and desire of the different political divisions in their entirety. And when a law is enacted, a principle in our code of ethics is created, which of necessity implies a MORAL right. Now, then, when a law is passed by the legislature, which goes to the very core of our American Institutions, without the sanction of the people, it lacks a moral right to exist, and when enacted, in absolute disregard to to the expressed will of the majority, it is in direct violation of the people's rights and should be repealed. [*57670*](2) The women have extended their propaganda throughout the several states and have succeeded, almost, in making woman's suffrage a NATIONAL issue, and if the men of this nation, do not desire it to succeed in its finality, it is imperative, that the ANTI-WOMAN'S SUFFRAGE LEAGUE OF AMERICA, should have immed- iate, moral and financial support from them.. This League, incorporated under the laws of the State of Illinois, is National, both in scope and in character. We purpose to assimilate all of the forces and agencies of the nation, which are opposed to woman's suffrage: we intend to go into all of the states where woman's suffrage has not as yet been granted and urge upon the legislatures the necessity of de- feating all such bills, and, in some states, particularly in Illinois, to institute a vigorous campaign of education in an effort to arouse the voters to realise the peril which now lies dormant in the Illinois enactment which gives to women the privilege of the ballot. This League cannot fail in its purposes if it received the support and co-operation of all those who believe in its principles and objects. Cities desiring the services of an organizer for this purpose of holding public meetings, may secure the same by addressing the Secretary. Any suggestions that you may have and any assistance you may feel disposed to give to the League will be gratefully received and appreciated. It behooves all of us to get to- gather and use every honorable means to stamp out this evil which now menaces our homes and our Nation. Trusting that we may hear favorably from you within the next few days, we are, Sincerely yours, ANTI-WOMAN'S SUFFRAGE LEAGUE OF AMERICA Dic. O'D/S. 57671The object for which it is formed is to protect and defend the present standard of all American institutions and her traditions, in order that the blessings of mankind, dedicated by her sons of immortal heritage, may endure for all time: to erect and maintain an "Art-Gallery" in which shall be exhibited the word pictures of those, only, who have made this Nation better by their physical and mental achievements: to proclaim and disseminate a system of economical enlightment: to oppose by all honorable means so-called woman's suffrage in the United States: to convince the legislators of the various states that this Nation rests her power on her army and navy and that the voting power is a privilege extended only to those citizens who stand ready to defend this Nation and her institutions by their physical allegiance.DESHLER WELCH GENERAL AMERICAN AND FOREIGN NEWSPAPER CORRESPONDENCE 1007 D. S. MORGAN BUILDING BUFFALO, N. Y., U. S. A. Dec. 9th. 1913. [*ACK'D DEC 10 1913 C. T. H.*] [*89*] [*THE WHITE HOUSE DEC 10 1913 RECEIVED*] My dear Mr. President; I am with you heart and soul in your diplomatic and wise administration . I wish you could have seen fit to have specifically rebuked Mrs. Lulu Shepard, as reported in the press dispatches as per enclosed . She made the worst possible break in thus letting the cat out of the bag .She indicated a family divided against itself ; her husband's supposed interests set aside and defied . Her beast that she also controlled her daughter's vote was a fatuous display of the irresponsibility of the average woman in the logic of governmental necessities---either domestic or political . The attitude of women in their defiance of the U. S. customs shows that even had they the making of laws that they would be the first to break them . Very truly yours : Deshler Welsh Received many letters of approval for dignified an unpartizan stand including Mrs. Margetta Manning widow of Daniel Manning Sec Treas. under Cleveland 57673215 [?]ERCIAL. WILSON'S REPLY TO WOMAN SUFFRAGIS Sympathizes With Their Efforts But Will Not Send Message to Congress. EXPLAINS POSITION. Tells His Visitors He is Not Free, as President, to Do What He Might as an Individual. Washington, Dec. 8.--President Wilson told a delegation today from the National American Woman's Suffrage Association that he favored a standing woman's suffrage committee in the house of representative but denied their request that he send a special message to congress urging the reform. Dr. Anna Howard Shaw, president of the association, summarized briefly their appeal to the President to assist the movement by sending a special message to congress, by including reference to suffrage in any general message he might deliver, or by using his influence to have a special committee of the house appointed to consider the subject. "I want you ladies, if possible," said the President to the delegation, "if I can make it clear to you, to realize just what my present situation is. "Whenever I walk abroad I realize that I am not a free man; I am under arrest. I am so carefully and admirably guarded that I have not even the privilege of walking the streets. That is, as it were, typical of my present transference from being an individual to being an official of a great government and incidentally, or so it falls out under our system of government, the spokesman of a party. "I set myself this very strict rule when I was governor of New Jersey and have followed it as President, and shall follow it is President--that I am not at liberty to urge upon congress in messages, policies which have not had the organized consideration of those for whom I am spokesman. "In other words I have not yet presented to any legislature my private views on any subject, and I never shall because I conceive that to be part of the whole process of government, that I shall be spokesman for somebody, not for myself. It would be an impertinence. When I speak for myself I am an individual, when I am spokesman of an organic body, I am a representative. "For that reason, you see I am by my own principles shut out, in the language of the street, from "starting anything.' I have to confine myself to those things which have been embodied as promises to the people at an election. That is the strict rule I set for myself. "I want to say that with regard to all other matters. I am not only glad to be consulted by my colleagues in the two houses, but I hope they will often pay me the compliment of consulting me when they want to know my opinion on any subject. One member of the rules committee did come to me and ask me what I thought about this suggestion of yours of appointing a special committee of the house, as the senate has already appointed a special committee for the consideration of woman's suffrage, and I told him that I thought it was a proper thing to do. "so that, so far as my personal advice has been asked by a [?] Washington, Dec. 8.--President Wilson told a delegation today from the National American American Woman's Suffrage Association that he favored a standing woman's suffrage committee in the house of representatives but denied their request that he send a special message to congress urging the reform. Dr, Anna Howard Shaw, president of the association, summarized briefly their appeal to the President to assist the movement by sending a special message to congress, by including referene to suffrage in any general message he might deliver, or by using his influence to have a special committee of the house appointed to consider the subject. "I want you ladies, if possible," said the President to the delegation, "if I can make it clear to you, to realize just what my present situation is. "Whenever I walk abroad I realize that I am not a free man; I am under arrest. I am so carefully and admirably guarded that I have not even the privilege of walking the streets. That is, as it were, typical of my present transference from being an individual to being an official of a great government and incidentally, or so it falls out under our system of government, the spokesman of a party. "I set myself this very strict rule when I was governor of New Jersey and have followed it as President and shall follow it as President--that I am not at liberty to urge upon congress in messages, policies which have not had the organized consideration of those for whom I am spokesman. "In other words I have not yet presented to any legislature my private views on any subject, and I never shall, because I conceive that to be part of the whole process of government, that I shall be spokesman for somebody, not for myself. It would be an impertinence. When I speak for myself I am an individual when I am spokesman of an organic body, I am a representative. "For that reason, you see I am by my own principles shut out, in the language of the street, from "starting anything.' I have to confine myself to those things which have been embodied as promises to the people at an election. That is the strict rule I set for myself. "I want to say that, with regard to all other matters, I am not only glad to be consulted by my colleagues in the two houses, but I hope they will often pay me the compliment of consulting me when they want to know my opinion on any subject. One member of the rules committee did come to me and ask me what I thought about this suggestion of yours of appointing a special committee of the house, as the senate has already appointed a special committee for the consideration of woman's suffrage, and I told him that I thought it was a proper thing to do. "So that, so far as my personal advice has been asked by a single member of the committee, it has been given to that effect. I wanted to tell you that to show that I am strictly living up to my principles. When my private opinion if asked by those who are co-operating with me, I am most glad to give it, but I am not at liberty until I speak for somebody beside myself to urge legislation upon the congress." There was a pause and Dr. Anna Shaw asked: "Since we are members of no political party, who is to speak for us if we do not speak for ourselves?" "You do that very admirably," remarked the President and all joined in a laugh. The President thanked his visitors for calling and said he would like to shake hands with them. "I came from Salt Lake City," Mrs. Lulu L. Sheppard told the President, "and though my husband voted for Roosevelt, I and my daughter voted for you, so you see what woman's suffrage can do." "I hope you will make him a convert," laughed the President. Dr. Shaw later expressed the view that the Presidents interview was very satisfactory. Mrs. McCormick said she "wanted to think" when asked for an opinion. [*57674*]Ack'd Dec 12 1913 TMH [*89*] To The President of the United States The White House Dec 12 1913 Received Mr. President: I wish to express to you my sincere gratification on the commendable attitude you assumed with the committee of Suffragists who called on you. It is such a satisfaction to know Our President 57675is one man with a great influence, who has not been carried away by this desire of a few noisy voiced women of America, and will not support their cause. Do you know about how Oregon women opposed suffrage in that state for twelve years? We lost our fight a year ago last November butI do not see how we could avoid it. Most sincerely yours Mrs. Francis James Bailey President of the Oregon State Association Opposed to Suffrage December Tenth Nineteen hundred and thirteen 1617-S- st N.W. Washington D.C. 57676Milton, Massachusetts, Ack'd Dec 12 1913 C. T.H. Dec. 10, 1913. The White House Dec 12 1316 Received [*89*] To the President, Dear Sir;- As a dyed-in the wool Democrat and (I hope) a sane member of the Anti-Suffrage party, I am moved to express to you my gratitude for the non-partisan stand taken by you last week on the suffrage question. When I read the report of that hearing, I 57677was filled with pride that such an able exponent of my political views occupied the Presidential chair; and with confidence that this question of such vital importance to the welfare of these United States, would be handled by you in the wisest way. I am Respectfully yours, Henrietta DeBlois Gardner, Milton, Mass. 57678[?] MASSACHUSETTS ACK'D DEC 12 1913, T.M.H. THE WHITE HOUSE DEC 12 1913 RECEIVED [*89*] Mr. President: With the others opposed to Suffrage, I am proud and grateful for your splendid attitude of last week, and most heartily thank you. Your obedient servant, Kathrine L. Sullivan December tenth. 57679THE WHITE HOUSE DEC 12 1913 RECEIVED [*Ackd 12/12/13*] 153 WASHINGTON AVENUE. ALBANY, N. Y. AQUILA NON CAPTAT MUSCAS December 11th 1913. [*89*] President Wilson, Your Excellency, As my interest in in this Democratic administration is very great, - and naturally would be as the widow of Daniel Manning, Mr Cleveland & first Secretary of the Treasury -, I desire to thank you for the splendid stand you took when receiving the suffragettes on Monday last, 57680in not committing yourself to either cause. New York State and the Nation are generous to women now, and let us continue to live under the present government. With great respect Very Sincerely M. Margaretta Manning. 57681TELEPHONE DOVER II ACK'D DEC 13, 1913 J.A.K. Dec 11th NOANET FARM, CHARLES RIVER, MASS THE WHITE HOUSE DEC 13 1913 RECEIVED [*89*] Dear Mr. President, I wish to thank you for your non-partisan stand on the woman-suffrage question. Unless the politicians force it upon an un-willing electorate I am sure it will never come in Mass [?] 57682as the majority of the women do not want it. I think the women might be allowed to decide for themselves and I am much obliged to you for being willing to give them a chance to do so. Sincerely yours, Caroline M. Parker 57683[*ACK'D DEC 1913 J.A.K.*] 3 Clement Circle Cambridge Mass. [*THE WHITE HOUSE DEC 13 1913 RECEIVED*] To his Excellency the President [*89*] Dear Sir I want to thank you most sincerely for your non-partisan position on the suffrage question. The women opposed to suffrage are not a noisy lot, but there is a very large and rapidly increasing number of them, and they all rejoice over you recent answer to the suffragists. So many men are afraid of the suffragists now-a-days that it is a pleasure to find that the President of our country is not [*57684*]one of them. For however women may have changed, they still admire courage in men! Very sincerely yours, (Mrs. B.L.) Margaret C. Robinson. December 11th, 1913. 57685Dec. 12 - 1913 [*Ackgd 12/13/13*] 12 Commonwealth Ave. Boston Mr. President Sir, THE WHITE HOUSE DEC 13 1913 RECEIVED May I venture to thank you for your just, wise answer to the women who recently asked your - 57686support for the suffrage cause. Your non-partisan stand must win their respect, as it surely wins the respect of the many opposed. Sincerely yours, (Mrs. Thomas Allen) Alice R. Allen 57687December 12, 1913 My dear Mrs. Manning: Allow me to acknowledge the receipt of your letter of December 11th, and to thank you for [having written me] your generous words of appreciation. Sincerely yours, Mrs. M. Margaretta Manning, 153 Washington Avenue, Albany, New York. 57688The WHITE HOUSE DEC 15, 1913 Received [*Ackgd 12/13/15*] 1726 Beacon Street, Brookline, Mass. December 13th,1913. Hon. Woodrow Wilson, President United States of America, Washington, D.C. [* 89 *] My dear Mr. President: As a life-long Democrat and at present and for a number of years a member of the Democratic State Committee I want to commend you most heartily upon your wisdom in refusing to send a Special Message to Congress on the Suffrage question. A recent vote here in Massachusetts on the question of Women Notaries shows very conclusively the popular feeling in regard to that question. Knowing well that you will appreciate the fact that members of your Party are in accord with your action in the above, I remain, Yours very truly, Daniel L Prendergast Member Democratic State Committee, Second Norfolk Senatorial District. DLP/MD 57689[*Ackgd 12/18/13*] Princeton, Massachusetts December 14, 1913 THE WHITE HOUSE DEC 18 1913 RECEIVED [*89*] Mr President: Sir: As chairman of the Princeton branch of the Massachusetts association opposed to the further extension of suffrage to women, I wish to thank you for the just, nonpartisan stand you maintain on the question of suffrage for women. And as a member of the Grange I should like to call to your attention that sixty percent of all the Grangers in the state of Massachusetts voted opposed to women's suffrage. The result of this vote taken by 57690each subordinate grange, was announced by the Secretary of the Massachusetts State Grange, at a meeting recently held in Boston. Respectfully, Florence F. Gregory (Mrs R. J. Gregory) Princeton, Massachusetts. 57691[*Ackgd 1 2/17/13*] THE WHITE HOUSE DEC 17 1913 RECEIVED 8. IRVING STREET NEW BEDFORD, MASSACHUSETTS The Honorable Woodrow Wilson, [*89*] My dear Mr. President, Please accept my thanks for your tactful reply to the leaders of the Suffrage movement. You not only satisfied them in stating what should be the position taken by the Chief Executive in such matters, but you also encouraged us who are opposed to the further extension of the suffrage to women, to hope that by your example we shall have more chance to have a fair hearing from others. 57692we feel that the good judgement of the majority of the men and the women of the country will assert itself finally, and will save us from what would be distasteful to some of us and an added burden to others. Again thanking you, Yours very truly (Miss) Alice L. Dana Dec. 15. 1913. [*57693*][*Ackgd 12/16/13*] [*89*] THE WHITE HOUSE DEC 16 1913 RECEIVED My dear President Wilson, I am only one of many women who wish to express to you my admiration of your wise unpartisan stand you took recently when appealed to by 57694The women advocating the extension of suffrage to women - As you may infer, I am a very strong anti-Suffragist although tremendously interested in politics and government. Cordially yours, Mabel R. Bullock (Mrs. Chandler Bullock) 41 Sever Street Worcester, Mass.49 Morgan Street, New Bedford, Mass. December 16, 1913 [*Ack'd DEC 17 1913 J.A.K.*] President Woodrow Wilson [*THE WHITE HOUSE DEC17 1913 RECEIVED*] [*89*] Dear Sir: On behalf of the 500 members of the New Bedford Anti Suffrage Association I wish to thank you for the non-partisan attitude you took in the recent agitation of the Woman Suffrage question. I hope that you, and the 57695men in other positions, who have power in this matter, will consider the wishes of the great body of wage- earning women in this country who know that the adoption of Woman Suffrage will hurt us as a class. "The woman wage earner is adapted to be the prey of the political boss, as is no other portion of humanity," and women realize thisso keenly that our Anti organization is gaining new members very rapidly. Yours very respectfully, Carolyn S. Jones. Sec. of N.B. Asso. Opposed to W.S. 57696[*ACK'D DEC 19 1913 T.W.H*] December 17th 1913 Hon. Woodrow Wilson, President of the United States Washington D. C. THE WHITE HOUSE DEC 19 1913 RECEIVED [*89*] My dear Mr. President:- As a democrat who takes a lively interest in democratic principles, allow me to commend you on your recent refusal to send a special message to Congress on the suffrage question. I know I am voicing the sentiments of a great many voters in my section. Respectfully Ralph L. Donoghue #927 E Fourth St. Boston. Mass. 57697Mrs. Imogene W. Huey Secretary The California Woman's Democratic League 609 [423] California Building Los Angeles, California 57698The California Woman's Democratic League 609 California Building Los Angeles, California [*Ackgd 12/22/13*] My Dear President Wilson, You may be interested in reading the accompanying article showing how our Democratic women feel on the subject of the "National Suffrage Amendment." Also the editorial is called forth from our leading Progressive morning daily. Very sincerely, Imogene W. Huey. Dec. 17, 1913. 57699The Los Angeles Tribune. State Rights, Equal Suffrage and the Future In discussing the appeal of the suffragists to the president, a Democratic publication in Los Angeles said a day or two ago, "Founded as the Democratic party is upon the doctrine of state rights, it can never be the medium of a universal demand of this character, for its very nature places it in the category of those claims which can only, under our present constitution, be met by each of the several states, and to remove this 'disability.' as the national suffragists term it, by any amendment which takes from the citizens of the several states the right and the power to determine electoral qualifications for themselves is to strike at the very foundations of true democracy." Here we have a very lucid, if long, statement of the natural and normal Democratic view of equal suffrage as a national movement. Women who desire the ballot for woman throughout the republic may as well face the situation as it is. There is no hope from the Democratic party. There is even less hope possibly from the republican party as the protector and champion of special privilege, industrial injustice and reactionary policy generally. The policy and platform utterances on which the candidates of the Progressive party made their remarkable campaign a year ago still form the only basis of true progress in the nation. No other party has proven its ability to disentangle itself from past abuses and narrowing tradition so as to occupy advanced ground as the representative of the people as a whole, rich and poor, men and women. There is no other party of the whole people. 59700 Dec. 17, 1913 THE JEFFERSONIAN 3 PRESIDENT AND THE SUFFRAGE QUESTION Crass Ignorance Displayed and a Determined Effort to Bias Public Opinion Made by the Women Suffragists at Washington. And for What Purpose? To Make Capital for the President's Opponents. By “Democratia.” (Mrs. I. W. Huey, Sec'y Calif. Woman's Dem. League) The Jeffersonian of December 6th in an able editorial on President Wilson’s message had this to say on the suffrage question : “Of course the Hearst papers and all the other yellow journals are full of criticism of President Wilson’s failure to urge upon Congress the necessity of enacting a law for the enfranchisement of women. All these powerful (?) critics have either forgotten or neglected to read Sec. 2, Art. 1, of the constitution of the United States and to learn that the qualifications of electors is a matter wholly committed to the several states. The action of the newspapers in thus urging the women’s organizations to present their claims for suffrage at Washington, and the criticism of President Wilson for making no mention of woman suffrage in his message, betrays inexcusable ignorance.” As some of the criticisms were made and published before the message had been presented to congress they not only display crass ignorance but a determined effort to bias public opinion before the president had an opportunity to voice his sentiments on either suffrage or any other question. In view of the fact that President Wilson accorded opportunity to a visiting delegation of the suffragists to present their wishes, and in his response made clear his own position, both as an individual and as the president of the United States, these criticisms fall somewhat flat. His scholarly, courteous, and altogether logical reply to the appeal of the delegation as voiced by Dr. Anna B. Shaw, must have produced a profound impression upon every thinking man and woman, both suffragist and anti-suffragist ; an impression typified by the answer of that highly intelligent woman, Mrs. Medell McCormick, daughter of the astute Marcus A. Hanna, who, when asked if she had any comment to make on President Wilson’s reply, said: “No; I want to think.” The ability to think as well as the habit of continuous thought along any line—thought definite, not thought sporadic—coupled with the habit of reflection marks the dividing line between those who move in droves and along the line of least resistance and those who move independently surmounting obstacles; and the women of the suffrage organizations, whether or not they agree with President Wilson's political views, must, if possessed of the good sense and judgment for which we like to give him credit, have found in his answer food for reflection. His entire unwillingness to project his own personality and the weight of his exalted position into a question which must, to be worthy of national legislation, come as the demand of an “organic body for which he was spokesman” is a view of the rights and prerogatives of the chief magistrate of a nation so exalted as to call forth the highest admiration. That expression in “the demand of an organic body” possesses deep significance. Elaborated it stands out as the voiced reflections of a man whose estimate of his relation to the people is: “When your demand becomes the demand of a majority of the people of this nation, and of which majority I am the head and for which I speak, then and not until then will I make it the subject of a message to congress. I am not my own master; I am the willing and humble servant of the people whose franchises placed me here, and only as they demand can I respond.” Founded as the Democratic party is upon the doctrine of states’ rights, it can never be the medium of a universal demand of this character, for its very nature places it in the category of those claims which can only, under our present constitution, be met by each of the several states, and to remove this “disability,” as the national suffragists term it, by any amendment which takes from the citizens of the several states the right and the power to determine electoral qualifications for themselves, is to strike at the very foundations of true democracy. It is not necessary here to enter into any discussion of the question of states’ rights—a doctrine too well understood to need amplification- —a doctrine admirably suited to the needs, the demands, and the limitations of the diversified commonwealths which compose this great union ; but it seems timely to call the attention of the women of the Democratic party, many of whom are now following in the wake of national suffrage leaders, to the position taken by the founders of the constitution and by the leaders, past and present, of their own party on the suffrage question. Momentous as is the question of equal suffrage—and no California woman will belittle it—it is not the only issue at stake, and if our congressmen, a majority of whom are democrats, are to be harried by the women of their own party into action upon a subject which can be better handled by the several states, and ought to be so handled, then have such women betrayed a shallowness of nature, a narrowness of outlook, and a sheep-like attitude toward leadership which they would be the first to resent, and they must not be displeased if those same members of congress criticise their action and refuse their demands. While appeals to wearied and harassed congressmen, marches through mud and sleet and in the face of a stiff north wind, and protests against political inequality may arouse the American man’s pity, it does not appeal to his conscience, nor does it arouse his respect, while the heckling of statesmen serves but to arouse his animosity. An average American was the citizen of Buffalo, who, seated at his desk, deep in accounts, was approached by a member of the Male Suffrage Association with the demand that women be given the vote. “Hey? What's that she wants? The franchise? Well, give it to her,” and immediately returned to his ledger. But what thinking woman wants her demands met, like those of a spoiled child, in order that she may be quieted. She wants them met because they voice a real need, and are answered by an intelligent recognition of that need. The women of the suffrage association must recognize the fact that while the ramifications of their organizations extend into practically all of the states, here are, as yet, vast areas, especially in the south where they have made but little headway, and if a national suffrage amendment actually passed, and was, willy-nilly, forced upon an unwilling people, it would produce a revulsion of feeling which would carry down to defeat any party whose platform contained a suffrage plank, and would make it unpopular in that territory for years to come. Moreover, if passed, it must be in such localities, like a law which is a dead letter on the statute books—a menace rather than a blessing a tool for the politicians who, through it, will handle the ignorant, unopposed by the intelligent whose opposition to it will cause them to ignore it. No law, no amendment to the federal constitution can ever be a success which is not the outgrowth of a great popular demand, the result of agitation applied locally in all of the states. Furthermore, we who are suffragists must not lose sight of the fact that there is a very large body of women who, as yet, do not recognize the need and the value of the franchise, and even if the suffragists could bring about the passage of the amendment they so much desire, to force the law-making body through threats, entreaties, or cajolry to submit to vote largely of men (since in only one-fifth of the states do women vote), an amendment affecting so profoundly the destinies of women, and against the desires of no inconsiderable number of them is manifest injustice. Law knows no sex, and law-makers have no time to play to sex prejudice, especially when it makes absurd demands. “These be troublous times,” and the democratic party is on trial before the nation; it needs the support of every woman as well as every man who subscribes to its broad principles, and it has a right to expect that its women will consider carefully every public act which can and does affect it, and to be led off through absorption in this much agitated question to the entire neglect of others of equally great or greater value, to follow, too, leaders, a majority of whom are progressives, is not only to deny to our democratic congressmen the support they have a right to expect, and to place a stumbling block in the pathway of the ablest modern leader the democratic party has (Continued on page eight) [*57701*]4 THE JEFFERSONIAN THE JEFFERSONIAN Published Every Saturday By THE JEFFERSONIAN PUBLISHING CO. Home Phone F-3037 118 East Market Street Address All Communications to The Jeffersonian S. A. CONNER, Editor SUBSCRIPTION PRICE, $2.00 PER YEAR SINGLE COPY, FIVE CENTS Rates of advertising made known on application. Entered at the Postoffice, Los Angeles Cal., as Second-class Mail Matter SATURDAY, DECEMBER 13, 1913. NOTES ON THE SIDE. Democrats, from the lofty heights of American citizenship, cast your eyes about you and determine what shall be your action in the state election next year. Upon the result of your decision will depend whether this state shall be governed by the people or by "big business," whether economy in all departments of the state government consistent with efficiency shall prevail, or whether shall be built up and established a government composed of useless commissions with extravagant salaries. It is the duty of Democrats to prevent the enemy from seizing the outposts of liberty, undermining the foundations of defense and shattering the fundamentals of our government frame work. Toward this end the Democrats should tender their means and influence. They must overlook past mistakes, "let the dead bury their dead," and "come up to the help" of the true Jeffersonian democracy. The time to begin organizing for the struggle in this state is now. Act. We should not be too severe on people of wealth who have been favored by legislation because they complain of the hardships the loss of special privileges entails. Having enjoyed for the past fifty years tremendous advantages over their less fortunate fellow-citizens, and by force of habit had come to look upon special privileges as their inherent rights, it is not at all strange that they imagine themselves the victims of injustice and oppression. Patriotism is too often measured by the size of one's bank account by the thoughtless, which in the majority of cases is untrue and misleading. Under Republican party rule the same false measure checked up and labeled a man's intelligence, hence it followed that mediocrity became conspicuous in positions of trust and responsibility. Intelligence is individual and not easily turned from straight paths into crooked ones, while mediocrity can be easily controlled. Contrast the present administration with the Republican administrations and the difference between intelligence and mediocrity becomes apparent. Today there is no compromise between right and wrong, there is no favoritism being shown to any class of citizens by the Wilson administration. The broad principle of equal justice is being observed in spirit and in letter. After fifty years of class government -- the granting of special privileges, and the nursing of trusts and monopolies, for which the mass of the people have had to pay dearly; it is not strange that the beneficiaries of special acts of legislation fail to understand the Wilson administration and as a consequence are its better and uncompromising opponents. But those who have suffered from special legislation have the intelligence to appreciate great changes now being wrought in their behalf -- and they form a large majority of the voting population -- are not worrying over the troubles of those who so long oppressed them. Justice is being administered with intelligence at the seat of fovernment -- a startling statement, but nevertheless true. Henry Clews is authority for the statement that the general financial situation appears to be working into a position reflecting to some extent returning confidence in the price level, owing to the usual tendency to discount future happenings. The recent protracted decline has probably not only discounted the ills that we have been compelled to experience in the last few months, but the ills that are still to come. It may now be possible to discount improvement in the future. PERSONAL AND POLITICAL. Johnson Progressives Refuse to Follow Leadership of General Harrison Gray Otis and Mike de Young -- There Will Be No Amalgamation of the Two Factions of the Republican Party -- What is the Outlook for the Democratic Party? The political status of General Harrison Gray Otis, the erudite editor of the Times, and Mike de Young, the alleged editor of the San Francisco Chronicle, has been clearly defined by the leader of the Progressive party of California, Governor Hiram Johnson. Of the political position of General Otis little need to be said, except to say that Skolastikos and many others are pleased to note that he has at last won the recognition as one of the two leaders of the Republican party in California. Of course, it would have been gracious on the part of the governor to have acknowledged the general as the real and only leader of the party of "special privileges," but considering the high esteem in which the Governor holds the General and the admiration the General has for the Governor, perhaps it was modesty that suggested the name of Mike de Young as every way worthy to shar the honors of leadership with General Otis -- one in the north and one in the south. Still this linking of Mike de Young's name with the General's is somewhat resented in Southern California, for it seems to be lowering the dignity and prestige of the man who has done more to create and maintain class distinctions than all the Mike de Youngs ever dreamed of. In reality there is but one thing in common between them, and that is to instill new life into the Republican party of this state -- an apparantly hopeless task since the Progressive party, through its leader, Governor Johnson, has decided that there can be no amalgamation of the two warring factions of the Republican party. And what will be the result of this divided leadership? Can the brave General Otis work in double harness with Mike de Young whose personal courage has been conspicuous by its absence? Verily it is a sad position in which to place General Otis, and Skolastikos doubts very much if he will accept it, notwithstanding the good intentions of the Governor to confer honor upon the distinguished exponent of class legislation. The Name of Mike de Young Revives Old Memories. Old San Franciscans remember Mike de Young and how he sought refuge on Alcatraz Island during the trouble between his brother Charlie and the Reverend Kalloch many years ago, where he remained until all danger to his anatomy was passed. They also remember all the influences he has been associated with since that memorable escape to the island up to the present. The name of Mike de Young is synonymous with "big business," with interests diametrically opposed to the interests of the the people, and the interests he has served cannot complain of his services. He has been impervious to criticisms and his heart has never felt the throbs of common humanity. This has been of great advantage to him. It has been the means by which he has climbed from obscurity to become one of the leaders of the Republican party of the state, that is to say of the Republican party as it is constituted today. And if a party is to be judged by such leadership what respect can it command? Can any self-respecting and intelligent person follow Mike de Young? Skolastikos shudders to think what must have been the feelings of the members of the God and Morality party when hearing that the proprietor of the San Francisco Chronicle had been named a leader, and that the Progressive leader, Governor Johnson, even refused to follow him. But what hurts the people of Southern California particularly is that Governor Johnson should have been so thoughtless as to put Mike de Young in the same class with our own great editor and distinguished military hero, General Harrison Gray Otis. Was the Governor really thoughtless? There is a suspicion that he had in mind the many harsh criticisms of his cause the Times has made since he ceased to be a member of the political party that nursed him from infancy to manhood, and that he retaliated by linking the name of Mike de Young with that of General Otis as the two distinguished leaders of the Republican party whom the Progressives of the state refused to follow. Could anything be more cruel? There is, however, in this refined cruelty much evidence to sustain the theory that Governor Johnson has wonderfully improved his vocabulary since he became a candidate for vice-president on the ticket with Colonel Roosevelt, for heretofore he has not been choice in the use of language when criticising General Otis. This is certainly better for the credit of the state however much it may hurt the friends and admirers of General Otis.THE JEFFERSONIAN Much Food for Thought in the Johnson Movement in This State. In the action taken by the Progressive party, or rather by Governor Johnson, in severing all connection with the Republican party and declaring for distinctive party action, there is much food for thought. It shows that the Bull Moosers are slowly beginning to realize the difference between a government of the people and for the people, and a government of the intrests and for the interests -the difference between the principles of Jefferson and the theories of Hamilton. Before censuring the Progressives for this backwardness in fully comprehending the difference named due consideration should be given to the school of political economy in which they have been trained, to the theories they have been taught to believe were principles. Since the death of the beloved and honored Lincoln there has been, practically speaking, no republican or democratic form of government but instead a government of class, controlled and operated by money. The house of representatives and the senate of the United States were under the direct control of corporations and trusts and the people’s interests and their rights made subservient to them. A striking illustration of the power of the money trust, the mother of all trusts, occurred during the panic of 1907. This power brought the president, Theodore Roosevelt, to his knees, and he yielded to this power by consenting to the absorption of the Tennessee Coal and Iron company by the steel trust, of which the late J. P. Morgan was the head and front. This illustration is simply for the purpose of showing how the government had in fifty years passed out of the hands of the people into the hands of the “special privilege classes.” The wealth of the country became concentrated and used with unsparing hand to keep control of the government and to prevent the people from asserting their rights. The fact that the census of 1910 shows that less than 11 per cent of ninety millions of population owned the whole wealth of the country clearly demonstrated the tremendous evils of class legislation enacted by the Republican party. To give it further emphasis it is sufficient to state that in 1860 the census showed that 83 per cent of the population of the nation owned the wealth. The Progressives, such as we know in California, were raised in the Republican party and its evils, its theories and class distinctions became a part of their daily life. The Democratic party, with its “free trade heresies” and its principles of equal opportuni- ties to all and special privileges to none, they were taught to shun and abhor. They acquired the belief that there was no such thing as equality before the law, and a government in which the people had an equal voice was a thing incapable of being put into practical use. Having become dissatisfied with the old Republican party their next step was to form a third party, for they were not suffi- ciently advanced in thought to embrace the principles of Jefferson. Their education requires time. Prejudices must be overcome by the application of reason administered in small doses. And this also requires not only time but patience. * * * The Republican Party Will Live While There Is a Bourbon Alive. Skolastikos does not look for the speedy demise of the old Republican party. Its death will not come until those now in control of its machinery shall have passed away, and there is no immediate prospect of such an event. While its foundations have been more or less undermined by the desertion of the young and active men of the party to the ranks of the Progressives, the older members whose convictions cannot easily be changed will linger with it to the last. For there will always be Bourbons. And these will be reinforced by the Bourbon elements in the Democratic party who have never been the true followers of the principles of Jefferson. The third party (or Progressive Republicans), has served its purpose and will never again figure in a national election. Had its founders been wise and denounced the iniquitous Republican high protective system, had they been broad enough to comprehend the inconsistency of proclaiming equal rights while upholding class legislation— the taxing of the many for the benefit of the few—had they not indorsed the Republican banking system, with its evils, corruption and op- pression, there might have been a chance for prolonging its life till the next presidential election. And when it disintegrates where will its disentangled elements find lodgment? What popularity the third party movement gained in the last presidential election was not because the doctrines it proclaimed met the approval of those who voted with it but because of the personal character of its candidate for president. It may be said without fear of successful contradiction that Theodore Roosevelt con- tributed all there was to the third party. There was nothing to it but Roosevelt, and with his elimination the third party will also be eliminated. It is inevitable. In the eastern states, particularly in the state of New York, the Roosevelt party. is falling to pieces— the young men joining with the Wilson Democrats and the men past middle life going back to the old Republican party; and it is predicted by those who know Roosevelt and were associated with lim in the campaign of 1912 that he will again become conspicuous in the party he could not control at Chicago and will contend for the Republican nomination for president in 1916. And this would be characteristic of Roosevelt. It will be recalled that he made no attempt in that convention for the adoption of what he termed “pro- gressive principles.” It was the nomination he sought and that only; and when he failed he had himself nominated by a third party organized for that purpose. It was a strange political freak. * * * Every Step Taken by Johnson Reformers Bears the Impress of Political Trickery. Skolastikos finds it rather interesting in tracing the steps taken from the time the Lincoln-Roosevelt league was organized up to the present. And political trickery left its impress upon every step taken. The movement was conceived in hypocrisy and nursed by conceit. The Lincoln-Roosevelt league pretended to have for its purpose the reform of the Republican party and the elimination of the leaders who were charged with having brought disgrace upon it by a close alliance with the Southern Pacific political machine, so called. But there was another purpose, deeper and more signifigant and it was kept in the background—the capture of the party machinery for personal aggrandizement and for the gratification of political ambitions. The old machine was not changed but the engineers were. Into active leadership came Meyer Lissner, E. T. Earl, Marshall Stimson, Russ Avery and many others who had failed to obtain that recognition in the Republican party they felt they were entitled to. Then followed the campaign of Hiram Johnson for governor, and the old Republican party machine worked as smoothly as it ever had done before. Johnson was elected governor Then came the announcement that the “Lincoln-Roosevelt league of yesterday has become the Republican party of today.” From that time on all necessary improvements to the old Republican machine were made, and the new engineers became so proficient in manipulating it that no friction was noticeable. It is true, the old engineers, with General Otis at the head, manifested great displeasure at times, but they were invariably silenced by the forceful and picturesque language of Governor Johnson. Apparently a new element had gained power in the Republican party and it sailed under the name of “reform” which led many at the time to believe in its sincerity. They know better now. * * * How Johnson Betrayed Senator LaFollette. Perhaps one of the lowest political tricks by the “Johnson reformers" was the betrayal of Senator LaFollette, who had announced himself a candidate for the presidency, subject to the action of the Republican National Convention at Chicago. This announcement was hailed with the greatest of delight by Governor Johnson and his followers, and steps were immediately taken to insure a LaFollette delegation to the convention from this state. A special session of the state legislature was called and a presidential primary law passed, which practically gave to the governor the whole power to select the delegation in so far as the Republican party was concerned —the Taft men, or the “old standpatters,” having been deprived of a voice in the selection of delegates; and they were finally deprived of the privilege of taking part in the presidential campaign, the “Johnson reformers” having usurped all the powers of the Republican party. This could have been forgiven had the “reformers" been true to the principles they professed, but they proved false, and to that extent lost the respect they otherwise might have retained. The “Johnson reformers” had no scruples about changing front. They deemed political expediency of more value than the observance of principles, as the betrayal of LaFollette showed. Personal ambitions triumphed and Theodore Roosevelt received the support that was intended for LaFollette. The “Johnson reformers” not only proved traitors to LaFollette but they betrayed the confidence placed in them by those Republicans who had become dissatisfied with the leadership of he Republican party in the state and nation. It is true Roosevelt, carried the state by a little over 160 votes, but that was because the Democratic campaign in this end of the state was inefficient and impractical, and not because the voters preferred Roosevelt to Wilson. To all intents and purposes the “Johnson reformers” were defeated and rebuked for their treachery. That they have lost political strength since last fall is evident on (Continued on page eight) [*57702*]6 THE JEFFERSONIAN THE STORY OF LOS ANGELES---II The Furniture Factory of the World. Iron and Steel Industry. Panama- Pacific Expositions. The Harbor, Its Immensities and Possibilities. Some Stupendous Figures. Climate Not All the Assets. By Adam Dixon Warner. The direct line of travel to and from the Orient is only about seventy miles in a southwesterly direction and a divergence of only a few hours brings all the great ocean freighters to this port. These ships will need fuel, oil, repairs, supplies, cargoes--cargoes going as well as coming. They will bring coke and coal and hardwoods, silks, and Orientals from the Orient. South America and Europe, to be fashioned into finished products and to exchange for our manufactured products of steel and iron, our fruits and grains and foods, and cottons and wools and all other products of the soil, factory and mill. The Furniture Factory of the World. There are 600,000,000 people in the Orient and 100,000,000 in Mexico and South America to be taught to live and consume as we live and consume. We want their trade and products and they want ours. The hardwoods of the south and the Orient coming here as ballast in the holds of ships and the eucalyptus woods now growing here should make this, not only the furniture factory of the world but the wood fashioning center of the world, giving employment to thousands upon thousands of toilers. Here, will be established great food, canning and preserving factories and great cereal plants preparing foods for the world's consumption. With our million horse power of electric energy already developed, furnishing cheap power and light, here should be great air-ship, water-craft and motorcycle and automobile factories and electrical plants of every description; boot and shoe factories; woolen and cotton mills with a million spindles, clothing and apparel factories, pearl button and jewelry manufactories, supplying the marts of the world with the products of our genius handicraft. The Iron and Steel Industry. In Bulletins number 338 and 394 of the United States Geological Survey, you will see that there are hundreds of millions of tons of iron ore in Utah, Nevada, and San Bernardino County, carrying from 60 per cent to 66 per cent iron, that contain less moisture than the Lake Superior ores, that can be delivered at this port for $3.50 to $4 per ton, and can be manufactured here, with our cheap fuel oil, electricity and gas, and distributed to every part of the world by water, cheaper than from any other place in the country. These advantages mean great steel, ship building, armor plate and railroad supply plants, rolling mills, tool and cutlery, stove and foundry, plow and machinery plants of every description. It means hundreds of the smaller manufacturing plants that go to make up the industries of a great manufacturing center. It means great mercantile establishments to handle these products. It means employment for the toiler and skilled mechanic in the shop and factory. It means banking and business houses and hotels and boarding houses, here, at this harbor. It means good prices for the products of the farm, the orchard and the garden at your door, to feed these toilers. It means a prosperous, frugal healthy happy population busily engaged in all walks of life. Transportation and Good Roads. The Automobilist's Paradise. This harbor and city have three transcontinental lines of railway, the Southern Pacific, the Santa Fe, and the Salt Lake and Union Pacific, with three more, the Rock Island, the Western Pacific and the Great Northern, headed this way. These, with the ships to all ports guarantee competition and the very lowest level of rates. Los Angeles County has nearly 2000 miles of electric and steam railways. Three hundred miles of the best good roads in the world, radiating through the orange clad valleys, mountain passes and along the surf-tuned shores of the ocean, constructed at a cost of $3,000,000. And has more than a thousand miles of ordinary good roads, traversing every nook, cranny and canyon of this wonderland. And the State is building a good road system, costing $18,000,000. Truly, Los Angeles is the automobilist's paradise. The Panama Pacific $100,000,000 Expositions. The celebration of the world's greatest engineering triumph, the Panama Canal, at San Francisco and San Diego in 1915, when $100,000,000 will be expended in the world's greatest expositions, the railroad authorities say, will attract five million visitors to the Pacific coast during the next three years, and it is safe to say that thirty per cent of them will remain forever, in this sun-kissed land of opportunity -- Southern California. Those who are fortunate and wise enough to get in ahead of this mighty throng that is sure to come, will reap a reward and advantage of profit in dollars that will place them in affluence forever. There is a limit to land and opportunity, but there is practically no limit to the ever-increasing population of the world that is fast learning of the wonderful advantages here, and looking to better their condition. All eyes are upon California, and today Los Angeles is the most talked-of and most favored city in all the world, because of its matchless climate, growth and advantages. Los Angeles and the country surrounding it will get more benefit from the expositions than any other part of the country, without any of the expense or reaction; and lucky indeed, is the man or woman who has secured an investment here. Los Angeles Harbor--Its Immensity and Possibilities. Already Uncle Sam and the cities of Los Angeles and Long Beach have expended on this harbor more than twelve million dollars, and the work has only begun, and the most of it has been done under water, dredging the channels, canals and waterways. The dredging alone, to date, has cost nearly five million dollars. And private corporations have spent nearly that much more in dredging and building docks and warehouses, and the electric plant that now has a capacity of 120,000 horse power, and will be increased to 350,000 horse power. Around this harbor are invested already more than ten million dollars in manufacturing industries and lumber plants. This port today is the largest lumber port in the world. Last year 730,000,000 feet of lumber came here for consumption and distribution. And in a little while it will be the greatest oil and food distributing center and the world's laboratory of health and hygene. Oil Wealth of Southern California. The Wealth of Southern California in oil is probably greater than the wealth of her soil. Oil is the cheapest fuel known. Southern California, this year will produce 100,000,000 barrels of oil and has enough oil land partially developed to supply the world for three hundred and fifty years. Oil is now being used to run most of the farm machinery of the west. When it is generally used, as it will be, the capacity of food producing farm lands will be increased one-fifth. For it requires one-fifth of the products of the farms to feed the horses that do the work. Truly the value of the oil producing lands of Southern California is almost incalculable. Perfect Man Made Harbor. Los Angeles Harbor is the safest in the world. Lloyd's Register says, "There is no bar whatever at the entrance to the harbor, but a ship can round the breakwater in forty eight feet of water at low tide in any weather and berth at a wharf under its own steam in half an hour from the open sea. The entrance to the harbor is nearly four miles wide. There are no rocks or reefs, no sand-bars or shoals, and it has the very best kind of anchorage. It is fully protected by Catalina Island, and the San Pedro and Laguna Hills, each of which will undoubtedly be fortified in the immediate future by the government.THE JEFFERSONIAN "Equal Rights to All, Special Privileges to None." ----------------------------------------------------------------------- VOL. II. NO. 40. LOS ANGELES, CAL., DEC. 13, 1913. $2 PER YEAR. SINGLE COPY, 5c -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- BANK RESERVES AND CURRENCY BILL --- VI ---------------------- This Is the Last of the Series, and the Writer Will Endeavor to Answer All Objections Leveled at the Bill, and Directs that All Such Communications Be Sent to the Jeffersonian. ------------------------ By CHARLES P. HUEY Of Los Angeles Bar With the present installment of this series of articles the analysis of the Owen-Glass currency measure is brought to a close. The second session of the sixty-third congress is now assembled and already the senate is hard at work considering the revised bill as it comes to the senate on the divided report of the committee on banking and currency, composed of six democrats and five Republicans --Senator Hitchcock, of Nebraska, elected as a Democrat, has seen fit to ally himself with the Republican minority and heads that faction in the presentation of a report essentially differing from that led by Senator Owen, thus causing an equal division of the committee. The currency bill, as it pased the house of representatives, reaches the senate in much improved form and, in some respects, important details are amplified. In a future paper, it is hoped that opportunity will be afforded to comment upon the completed measure. In the opinion of the writer the bill will be passed and approved by the president after the conference report of the joint houses is before congress, practically in form and substance as recommended by the members of the majority party through the senate committee. There are some important features in the house measure that have not been referred to in this discussion. These are the features concerning the refunding of the two per cent United States bonds which are deposited in the treasury to secure bank circulation, and the provision regarding foreign agencies. These subjects will be now taken up in their order. Refunding the Bonds. Under the provisions of existing law and in harmony with the house bill, the two per cent bonds are to be refunded and in their place three per cent bonds are to be issued and deposited by the bank purchasers with the treasury. Upon application the secretary of the treasury shall exchange two per cent bonds, now deposited to secure bank-note circulation, for three per cent bonds, payable after twenty years from date of issue with circulation privilege. No national bank shall present in any one year bonds for exchange to an amount exceeding five per cent of present circulation, but should any national bank fail in any one year to so exchange its full quota of two per cent bonds, the secretary of the treasury may permit any other national bank or banks to exchange bonds in excess of five per cent to an amount equal to the deficiency. After twenty years every holder of United States two per cent bonds then outstanding shall receive payment at par and accrued interest. After twenty years national bank notes still remaining outstanding shall be recalled and redeemed by issuing banks. Meanwhile every national bank may continue to apply for and receive circulating notes from the comptroller, based upon the two per cent bonds. Foreign Agencies. Any national bank having a capital of $1,000,000 may apply to the federal reserve board to establish branches in foreign countries -------------- *All rights reserved for the author. [*57703*] -------------- and to act, if required to do so, as fiscal agents of the United States. The federal reserve board may reject any application if, in its judgement, capital set aside for conduct of this foreign business is inadequate. Accounts of business of foreign branches are to be kept independently. The virtue in such provisions lies for the most part in the establishment of fiscal exchanges in the centers of the world's commerce over the waters and on the European continent, and in this way close touch is kept of the flow and fluctuations of money transactions. While American financiers have established great agencies in London and the continental bourses and have performed miracles in the assembling and conservation of money capital, yet these agencies are in private hands and the government here has no supervision over their transactions. In the provisions of the pending currency measure the foreign bank which has subjected itself to the domestic authority may enjoy the great privileges enjoyed by domestic concerns of similar character, and may profit by the advantages granted under the new system of exchange. Collections and Exchange. The petty transactions in the matter of collections and exchange which the smaller city and the country banks have indulged in for so many years at the cost of its customers and depositors, will be materially changed, for under this currency measure it is provided that federal reserve banks are to receive on deposit, at par and without charge for exchange or collection, checks drawn upon any of their federal reserve bank correspondents. The details are to be arranged by the federal reserve board governing the transfer of funds at par, and may require each federal reserve bank to act as a clearing house for each shareholding bank. In bringing this series to a conclusion it will be of some service to briefly refer to and attempt to meet some of the chief objections urged on behalf of the opponents of the bill. 1. It will be conceded and is admitted that the present system fails because of the inability to assemble or mobilize ready currency in emergencies to the points where most needed. The matter of issuing bank notes on the security of government bonds has been fully considered elsewhere. Since the proportion of bank notes issued is comparatively small, still it remains the same in quantity in times of market stress or laxity: this fact and this condition bear the seeds of panic. The necessities of business do not affect it. Under restrictive conditions banks will not loan their funds only at exorbitant rates and with an exorbitant demand for the highest grade of collateral of gilt-edge quality. When times are more prosperous, money comes into the banks and lies in the vaults without borrowers, thus reacting against the depositories. 2. Under the present system, when money is plenty, so that the country banker may not suffer through lack of interest increment, surplus funds are sent to the metropolitan centers for the meagre per cent given by such banks for deposits; this money in turn goes out into the stock exchanges and is used in gambling transactions, and when pressure is brought to bear against the speculators to return their loans, a tight money condition ensues, stocks break and sag, and failures are brought about. These conditions cannot prevail2 THE JEFFERSONIAN vail where opportunity is at hand to rehypothecate securities and rediscount bankable paper at the regional reserve banks, and, if necessary, with outside regional reserve banks wherever located. Hence, our present system leads to speculation. 3. Experience proves that in panicky times money will go from the banks into the private lock boxes of storage vaults and otherwise be sequestered to the benefit of neither the borrower not lender —the banker or the customer. 4. As shown in this article foreign banks are the means of bringing into closer touch the European trader with the American trader through the medium of exchange which is under the supervision of the government. This can be illustrated by the fact that in our commercial dealings with foreign nations the trade balances are with the foreigners, and are largely paid in London exchange. With our own banks taking the foreign field these banks may be drawn upon to liquidate and pay trade balances, and the medium of exchange, the regional bank notes, will preform the functions of a reliable and invariable liquidator. Then will the financial potency of the American government and the American banker be so firmly established as to make our nation as strong and respected abroad as it is at home. So from every angle we may view the situation our banking system under the new currency measure will have the effect of making our country, in a commercial sense, a vast territory of co-ordinating and co-operating financial units, each unit in as close touch and sympathy with its most distant unit wherever situate in our domain. 6. The charge of the interests that the present measure will make the government a potent political machine subject largely to the whims or caprice of the prevailing administration, is not worthy of serious consideration by any honest man. The senate measure has made some change in the personnel and membership of the Federal Reserve Board. The secretary of agriculture and the comptroller of the currency as ex-officio members of this board have been eliminated, but the secretary of the treasury and six other members to be named by the president are substituted for the original plan. Our government has been operating for a century under practically the system provided in this bill. The members of the supreme court; the cabinet officers, the comptroller of currency (exercising the greatest of functions,) the inter-state commission, and other great appointive functionaries of the government, have all been chosen by the executives past and present, without cavil from the lips of the most radical politicians. Our checks and balances in our system of government; the high office of the chief executive, both are safeguards against appointments for political reasons regardless of merits. In bringing this article to a conclusion it will be proper to say that there are many features of the bill that have not received that thorough preparation and exposition that the importance of the subject should command; many points have not been enlarged upon because of the limitations to the scope of this journal and the lack of reliable data to which to repair for a more clear illustration. Much of the bill is of a technical character and relates chiefly to the plans of organizing the new system of banks and bank currency, which might prove tedious and uninteresting to the average reader; but whatever may be the omissions, either in brevity or clarity of statement, may be attributed to lack of time in preparation. The writer will be glad at any time to answer any and all objections leveled at the provisions of the measure or in the conclusions drawn by the writer; and he invites all such as may desire to put their queries in the form of communications to The Jeffersonian and he will endeavor to meet the objections or criticisms offered. The writer deems this an opportune time in which to say that in the preparation of this series of articles he has been animated by a profound respect for the really able and patriotic men who have headed the respective committees of the house and the senate. Chairman Carter Glass, of Virginia, exhibited at all times a marvellous knowledge and insight into the intricacies of finance in relation to the currency of the nation. Throughout the memorable week in the heat of September when the measure was under discussion in the house, he stood like a rock in a tumultous ocean of criticism whose waves dashed against him until beaten back to the calm level of their origin. The warriors of the old regime who, for many years, had barred the way to currency reform—"Jim" Mann, of Illinois, skilled in debate, in repartee and resourcefulness; the fiery Mondell of the frontier State of Wyoming, master of finance, intellectually keen, subtle and doggedly persistent—and other brilliant old-line Republicans, who shot their querulous invective at the Rock of Virginia, purposely and futilely. Carter Glass, layman of Virginia, has notably won his spurs; a patriotic knight, without fear and without reproach. To the other loyal members of the House—republicans, progressives and democrats—who were imbued with the genuine spirit of service, and who by their votes for the bill placed patriotism above party, a full measure of gratitude is due. Genuine service in a worthy cause is an inspiration to him who serves. Like Mercy, it blesses him who gives and him who takes. But in this bright galaxy one star shines resplendent above all— a light to lighten the way. Whether in his study, or bearing with him his own message to the assembled legislators in the Capitol of the nation, shone forth the benignant smile and the inflexible purpose of the "Schoolmaster" President. He blazed the way that Righteousness might follow. THE EYES OF BIG BUSINESS. It is strange how men of a certain class can blind themselves and become perversity itself. What better illustration of this could be given than the blindness of big business men when they voice their opinions on questions of the tariff and the currency? Whenever the government of the United States seeks to regulate either of these things in the interests of the whole people, the gentlemen of high finance raise a mighty clamor and accuse the government of interfering with their inherent personal interests. These gentlemen fail to understand that government in a free country is a mutual organization, to which all of the people belong, and that no individual in it has a right to anything that disturbs the community life at any point. Otherwise all government would be a farce—worse than that—an oppression. Big business never seems to have heard of the right of eminent domain, a right, inalienable from the people, to perform certain great things through the medium of their instituted government. For example, when the government insists on certain regulations of the railroads, the financiers accuse it of meddling with their personal rights and interests. This is because they have long ago forgotten, if they ever knew, that the right of common carrier is one of eminent domain, and that they themselves are only common carriers for limited times of good conduct under specific franchises. Again, as in the case of the sugar industry, they claim their manufacturing plants will be ruined now that the tariff has been lowered and they are left, as they say, without adequate protection against foreign manufacturers. Sad thought, particularly in this sugar industry, to subtract anything from a seventy-five per cent profit. Lastly, the bankers, biggest of the big financiers, raise a cry of mortal pain, because the government, strictly under the constitution, seeks to regulate the much-abused national currency which, through the banks, had given shelter to innumerable species of public plunder. Surely, if the gods of the times had been sleeping, they are now at last wide awake to avenge the common people. Moreover, it is pleasing to these gods to work just now through the medium of the Democratic party, which stands for that Jeffersonian democracy that never dies, because it exists in the very nature of things. PLAIN SPEAKING TO THE CLERGY. In view of the recent church movement in Los Angeles the following may be considered pertinent in the sense that the preachers should not be overlooked, for they need some lessons as well as the people. The bishop of Carlisle, England, said: "Two or three of the clergy," the bishop said, "are approaching the brink of exposure of their habits. Others seem to be afflicted with incurable indolence. The less they have to do, the worse they do it. Others are dull and listless. They get through Sunday, but Sunday does not shine through them. "Their ministry is not ministry, but mechanism. They do not visit sympathetically. They take little loving interest in their people, and consequently their people take little loving interest in them. Their churches are shut from Sunday to Sunday, and on Sunday they are empty. --------- Mayor Shanks of Indianapolis is selling Michigan potatoes to his townsfolk at 80 cents a bushel, which is below the wholesale price quoted by Indianapolis commission houses. No wonder that the mayor is not persona grata in Commission Row.—Milwaukee Evening Wisconsin. --------- Dr. Harvey Wiley says he would rather cook a potato than paint the frescoes of the Vatican. His preference is fortunate for the Vatican. As for a potato, perhaps he would know when that was well done.—San Francisco Chronicle. [*Ackgd 12/17/13*] Washington D. C. Mr President [*THE WHITE HOUSE DEC 17 1913 RECEIVED*] Dear Sir May I take the liberty of thanking you for your neutral attitude When [*57704*]When receiving the Suffrage Ladies [*89*] Sincerely Elizabeth Cleveland MerrittBOSTON ELEVATED RAILWAY CO. 1894. General Auditor's Office. 101 Milk St., Boston, Mass. The White House Dec 20 1913 Received December 18th., 1913 [*89*] ACK'D DEC 20 1913 J.A.K. Hon. Woodrow Wilson, President of the United States, Washington, D.C. Dear Mr. President:- Permit me, a life-long Democrat, to commend you on the attitude which you took in not reporting to Congress the Suffrage question. Yours truly, Frank R. Gray. 57705THE WHITE HOUSE DEC 24 1913 RECEIVED [*Ackgd 12/24/13*] 39 G Street, So. Boston, Mass. December 18th, 1913. Hon. Woodrow Wilson, President of the United States, Washington, D.C. Dear Mr. President:- Accept my congratulations upon your recent action in not sending a Special Message to Congress on the Suffrage question. I am voicing the sentiment of many other Democrats in my vicinity. Yours respectfully, J. Antonius Moran. JAM/C [*89*] 57706THE WHITE HOUSE DEC 19 1913 RECEIVED ACK'D DEC 19 1913 78 Stratford St. West Roxbury, Mass. December 18 - 1913 Hon. Woodrow Wilson President of the United States of America. Dear Mr. President. Permit the undersigned humble citizen to congratulate you most heartily upon your firm stand against womans suffrage Yours Very truly, Daniel J. Prendergast [*89*] 57707Paul J. Scanlon Notary Public 611 Washington Street Rooms 314 & 315 Boston = Mass. Telephone, Orford 3268 ACK'D DEC 20 1913 T.M.H. THE WHITE HOUSE DEC 20 1913 RECEIVED Boston, Mass, Dec. 18, 1913. His Excellency, President of the United States. Sir:- As a citizen of the "Hub of the Universe" good old Boston, whose people have been at all times cold on the suffrage movement, I desire to commend and thank you in my humble way for your strength and fortitude in the matter, in spite of adverse criticism. Yours respectfully, Paul J. Scanlon [*89*] 57708WOMAN SUFFRAGE PARTY OF THE CITY OF NEW YORK 25TH ASSEMBLY DISTRICT CHAIRMAN DRAMATIC COMMITTEE MRS. CHARLES H. CAFFIN 17 WEST 8TH STREET CHAIRMAN PUBLIC DEMONSTRATIONS MRS. JOHN Z. LOWE 39 1/2 S. WASHINGTON SQUARE TREASURER MISS FANNY LAWSON 136 WEST 11TH STREET LEADER MRS. PAULA O. JAKOBI 31 WEST 11TH STREET RECORDING SECRETARY MISS EDITH LAWSON 136 WEST 11TH STREET CORRESPONDING SECRETARY MISS BERTHA M. FURMAN 33 WEST 9TH STREET FIRST VICE-LEADER MISS MARY TOWLE 107 WAVERLY PLACE SECOND VICE-LEADER MRS. JAMES DUANE LIVINGSTON 17 WEST 8TH STREET THIRD VICE-LEADER MRS. MARIE JENNEY HOWE 31 WEST 12TH STREET [*Ackgd 12/24/13*] [*89*] December 19, 1913 Hon. Joseph P. Tumulty, Secretary to the President The White House Washington, D.C. Dear Mr. Tumulty:-- We are to have an Authors' Evening at Cooper Union, January 12, for the benefit of our party and as a feature of the evening will be the auction of autographed books we are moved to ask the favor of the president. We will be grateful indeed if Mr. Wilson will favor us with a copy of any of his works, bearing his signature and grateful to you if you will bring our request to his attention. I am assisting the women of the 25th Assembly District in arranging for the evening and am requested by them to address you. You may remember me as the Scripps man who visited you at 11 57709WOMAN SUFFRAGE PARTY OF THE CITY OF NEW YORK 25TH ASSEMBLY DISTRICT CHAIRMAN DRAMATIC COMMITTEE MRS. CHARLES H. CAFFIN 17 WEST 8TH STREET CHAIRMAN PUBLIC DEMONSTRATIONS MRS. JOHN Z. LOWE 39 1/2 S. WASHINGTON SQUARE TREASURER MISS FANNY LAWSON 136 WEST 11TH STREET LEADER MRS. PAULA O. JAKOBI 31 WEST 11TH STREET RECORDING SECRETARY MISS EDITH LAWSON 136 WEST 11TH STREET CORRESPONDING SECRETARY MISS BERTHA M. FURMAN 33 WEST 9TH STREET FIRST VICE-LEADER MISS MARY TOWLE 107 WAVERLY PLACE SECOND VICE-LEADER MRS. JAMES DUANE LIVINGSTON 17 WEST 8TH STREET THIRD VICE-LEADER MRS. MARIE JENNEY HOWE 31 WEST 12TH STREET --2-- Trenton and prepared some matter on labor matters for Mr. Wilson, at Princeton, during the campaign. My references are Mr. Gilson Gardner or Mr. John Nevin. The auction will be conducted by Charlie Towne and Mr. Wm. Hard. With compliments of the season, I beg to be, Yours sincerely, Marlen E. Pew Please address me at Room618, Downing Building, 106 Fulton-st, New York 11 57710Woman Suffrage Party 25th Assembly District Paula Jakobi, Leader Authors' Evening At Cooper Union Monday, January 12th, 1914, At 8 P. M. Chairman, William Hard Lincoln Steffens Corra Harris Will Irwin Percy Mackaye Ellis O. Jones Edna Ferber Edwin Markham Edna Kenton Zona Gale Richard le Gallienne Arturo Giovannitti Charlotte Perkins Gilman Auction Of Original Manuscripts Tickets $1.50, $1.00 and 50c., at Suffrage Headquarters, 48 E. 34th St. Miss Fannie Lawson, 136 West 11th Street 57711ACK'D DEC 22 1913 J.A.K. 1736 Colombia Road, South Boston, Mass. December 19th, 1913. THE WHITE HOUSE DEC 31 1913 RECEIVED Hon. Woodrow Wilson, President of the United States, Washington, D.C. Dear Mr. President:- As a Democrat I want to congratulate you upon refusing to send a special message to Congress on the Suffrage question. Yours very truly, Thomas H. Sullivan [*89*] 57712[*Ackgd 12/23/13*] 5 RICHMOND STREET HAVERHILL MASSACHUSETTS THE WHITE HOUSE DEC 23 1913 RECEIVED [*89*] The President, Sir: Allow me to express the appreciation and great gratitude of a number of eminent people of Haverhill who are opposed to woman suffrage for your broad and impartial 57713stand on that question. I am, Sir, your most obedient servant. Justine Maureen Carter (Mrs. G. H. Carter Chairman Haverhill branch of the Anti Suffrage Association) Dec. 20 - 1913 57714PHONE–DORCHESTER 1570 THE WHITE HOUSE DEC 23 19 RECEIVED J. McGOVERN COAL 188 GENEVA AVE. HIGH GRADE ALL RAIL COAL 188 GENEVA AVENUE [*Ackgd 12/23/13*] Boston, Mass., Dec 20, 1913 His Excellency Woodrow Wilson. President of United States of America. Dear Sir. I wish to commend you for your attitude as expressed in your message to Congress in regard to the Sufragettes. Yours Respectfully, Edward J. McGovern 57715 [*89*]HIGH COURT OF THE MASS. CATHOLIC ORDER OF FORESTERS. ORG. JULY 29 79 CHARTERED JULY 30 79 TELEPHONE TREMONT, 390 DANIEL H MAGUIRE High Secretary-Treasurer High Standing Committee, of the Massachusetts Catholic Order of Foresters, Headquarters 17 Worcester Street, Boston [*89*] [*THE WHITE HOUSE DEC 22 1913 RECEIVED*] [*Ackgd 12/22/13*] Dec.20,1913. Hon. Woodrow Wilson, Washington, D.C. Your Excellency:- Please accept my sincere congratulations upon the firm stand recently taken by you upon the so called Suffragette Question and am of the firm belief that the same meets with the full approbation of the Thirty-eight thousand men and women comprising the membership of this organization. Most respectfully yours, Daniel H Maguire HIGH SECRETARY-TREASURER. D [*57716*]17 WORCESTER ST., 3.30 TO 5 P.M MONDAYS MASSACHUSETTS CATHOLIC ORDER OF FORESTERS HEADQUARTERS, 17 WORCESTER STREET FRANCIS J. HANLEY, M.D., HIGH MEDICAL EXAMINER 21 WHITMAN AVE., WHITMAN. TELEPHONE WHITMAN 22-3 MEDICAL COMMUNICATIONS ARE CONFIDENTIAL ACK'D DEC 24 1913 C.T.H THE WHITE HOUSE DEC 24 1913 RECEIVED Dec. 22, 1913. [*89*] Hon. Woodrow Wilson, Washington, D.C. Your Excellency:- I desire to extend to you my sincere congratulations upon the stand taken by you on the Suffragette question, in your recent message to Congress. I firmly believe your opinion is endorsed by the thirty-eight thousand men and women comprising the membership of this organization. Most respectfully yours, Francis J Hanley M.D. D HIGH MEDICAL EXAMINER. 57717[*THE WHITE HOUSE JUN 22 1914 RECEIVED*] [*89*] Washington June 22 To the president- Dear Sir- At a woman's Suffrage meeting in Washington last Saturday evening Mrs. Stubbs asked for volunteers to call upon you in June 30th. In a speech of length [*57718*] she promised vengeance for past lack of action no matter what you do now, as she says you are in a hole and cannot help supporting the movement now. She spoke of you much- jeers and contempt- and was loudly applauded by about three fourths of the audience. I am a suffragist - but such an attitude is disgusting. I hope they will not be received. Respectfully yours Marian Foster [*57719*][*U.S. POSTAGE 2 CENTS 2*] [*WASHINGTON JUN 22 10 PM 1914 D.C.*] The President The White House Washington [*57720*][* ACK'D JUN27 1914 T.M.H.*] [*89*] Danbury New Hampshire To [*against*] The President of the United States of America Your Excellency - As the wife of one of your Officers, Rear Admiral J. B. Murdock, I venture to address you, unknown to him, to voice my protest against Woman Suffrage. You are to be besieged again on the twenty-eighth by ladies, no doubt sincere, but who love themselves before their [*57721*]2 country. I pray that you may not be moved to grant their request. Were all women to join with them in their delusions, & in their activities, this Country would surely suffer, & our men & children shorn of the love & devotion that should be theirs- My experience has been wide. As an ardent & young Suffragist, I voted in Colorado for the late President McKinley, & four years in Colorado & on the Pacific Coast taught me that the political field was not for my sex. It makes of us- political hermaphrodites, & robs us of the charm of our womanhood at it's best. Apart from that, I find on careful inquiry, in all classes of society, that about one woman in twenty advocates suffrage. In California, the year before the so called "victory," the percentage was one in thirty. They won the vote through trickery, & a skillful manipulating of the legislature & business men by the minority leaders. The [*57722*]determined fight for the ballot by a few unscrupulous women, in a way represented the sentiments of the Californians generally. It was the same in Illinois. Many women feel with me, that my sex is unfitted for political expression, & we serve our Country best when we refuse further to hamper or weaken it's political action. With deep respect, I am Your Excellency's Faithful Protestant Anne D. Murdock June 25th 1914 —[*ACK'D JUN 27 1914 T.W.H.*] Danbury – New Hampshire June 25th – 1914 [*THE WHITE HOUSE JUN 27 1914 RECEIVED*] Mr. Secretary Tumulty – My dear Sir – I beg your favor in transmitting to President Wilson the inclosed letter, which I leave unsealed for your perusal. I voice the views of many, many women, who deplore the selfishness of their sex, & abhor the publicity they court. Pray help us, & believe me Very Sincerely Anne D. Murdock. (Mrs. J. B. M.) [*57723*][ACK'D JUL 2 1914 T.W.H] [THE WHITE HOUSE JUL 2- 1914 RECEIVED] Esteemed President, Mr. Woodrow Wilson I hope you will not yield to any point of argument presented to you, by the persistant appeal for "Womans' Suffrage" If our women [*#*] would raise up sons and educate them for the betterment, of the world, T'would be a far more enobleing ambition, I am an American woman born in Philadelphia the mother of thirteen, children eight of whom were sons. Of the six living all have confessed Christ in the Presbyterian Ch, and all hold honorable and responsible positions. [89] With profound regard, Cecelia E. Kelly Ambler Pa June Twenty six Nineteen Fourteen [*57724*]LEBANON PENNSYLVANIA [*ackgd 6/30/14*] [*89*] June 29th, 1914. [*THE WHITE HOUSE JUN 30 1914 RECEIVED*] To His Excellency, The President of the United States, White House, Washington, D.C. My dear Mr. President: As the first President and one of the Founder's of the Pennsylvania Federation of Clubs and still an Honorary President of this Federation I protest against the assertion made by the suffragists that the Club women of this State are in favor of woman suffrage. I know many Clubs and hundreds of women who are strongly opposed to it. May I ask you to please remember these facts when receiving the delegation of Club women who are asking you to endorse woman suffrage. With great respect, believe me, Sincerely yours, [?] C Brock Honorary President, State Federation of Clubs. (Mrs. Horace Brock) [*57725*]1300 Market St Wheeling W.Va [*ACK'D JUN 30 1914 T. M. H.*] Jun 29 Hon. Woodrow Wilson [*89*] Washington, D.C. [*THE WHITE HOUSE JUN 30 1914 RECEIVED*] My dear Mr. President, As I am unable to go on the deputation to see you tomorrow I send this letter instead. We are awaiting your action and hoping the Democrats will help us [*57226*]of a share of this "New Freedom" yours sincerely (Miss) Florence Hoogs Pres. Equal Suffrage League Wheeling, W. Va. [*57727*]TELEGRAM. THE WHITE HOUSE, WASHINGTON. [*Will be brought to the attention of the Pr*] [*89*] [*ACK'D JUN 29 1914 C. T. H.*] 7-Wd. Xa. 43 BLUE - 7 extra. SAINT PAUL, Minnesota., June 29, 1914. The President; Washington. In behalf of a majority of the members of women's clubs and organizations of Saint Paul protest and dissent to the action of the general federation of women's clubs concerning suffrage are hereby expressed and filed. Mrs. E. C. Stringer, President, Saint Paul Association Opposed to Woman's Suffrage. [*57728*]THE WHITE HOUSE JUN 30 1914 RECEIVED ACK'D JUN 30 1914 Warren, Ohion. June 29, 1914. President Woodrow Wilson, White House, Washington, D.C. Dear Sir:- Enclosed find a resolution which was passed by our Association some days since at Salem, Ohio. Respectfully yours, HTU/B Harriet Taylor Upton President Ohio Woman Suffrage Ass'n. 57729[*[89]*] RESOLVED: - Ohio Suffragist in a mass meeting in the Friends Meeting House, Salem, Ohio, where in 1850 women held a convention asking for political rights, beg your committee to allow the Mondell resolution which provides for an amendment to the constitution enfranchising women to be brought to vote thie session. In doing this we quote a resolution adopted by Ohio men immediately following the woman's convention of 1850 and declare it [be] to be an exact expression of our convictions. "RESOLVED, that as friends of Universal Liberty, we proclaim our de[s]testation of that spurious Democracy which denies to human beings the Right of Suffrage on account of sex ****, and that we will never relax our exertions until a perfect equality of rights shall be acknowledged as the foundation of all our social, political and religious institutions." RESOLVED: That a copy of this resolution be sent to Woodrow Wilson, president of the United States, --- Hon. Champ Clark, speaker of the House of Representatives, --- Hon. Oscar Underwood, the Ohio Representative. 57730 WOMEN'S POLITICAL UNION OF NEW JERSEY HEADQUARTERS; 79 HALSEY STREET, NEWARK, N. J. TELEPHONE 3150 MARKET - ADVISORY BOARD Mr. William Fellowes Morgan Hon. Charles O'Conner Hennessy Rev. Henry R. Ross Dr. Addison B. Poland Mr. Jesse Lynch Williams Rev. Charles S. Kemble Mr. Frank H. Sommer Rev. J. J. McKeever Mr. Henry Carless Mr. Frank W. Smith Mr. Arthur R. Rule Mr. Aw. W. MacDougall Mr. Richard Stevens Rev. Edgar Swan Wiers Prof. J. C. Monaghan Mr. J. A. H. Hopkins Mr. John Cotton Dana Mr. Frederick L. Hoffman Dr. Charles L. Thompson Mr. Edward D. Page Dr. William E. Bohn Mr. L. H. Sage - OFFICERS President, MRS. MINA C. Van WINKLE, Newark Vice-Presidents MISS JULIA S. HURLBUT, Morristown MRS. F. E. STURGIS, Westfield MRS. H. R. REED, Leonis MRS. H. B. BARTLETT, Bogota MRS. MICHAEL O'SHAUGHNESSY, Short Hills MISS SARA ESTERBROOK, Rahway MISS SARAH CROWELL, Hammonton MISS EDNA C. WYCKOFF, Hightstown MRS. R. T. NEWTON, Nutley Treasurer MRS. STEWART HARTSHORN Short Hills Chairman Finance Committee MRS. FRANK W. SMITH, West Orange Legislative Chairmen MRS. EVERETT COLBY, West Orange Legislative Secretary MRS. R. T. NEWTON, Nutley Secretary and State Organizer MRS. M. J. REYNOLDS, Newark Headquarters Secretary MISS GERTRUDE S. HELM - June 29, 1914. - His Excellency, Honorable Woodrow Wilson, President, United States, Whitehouse, Washington D. C. Dear Sir: We look to you as your Nation's Chief Executive endowed by virtue of your superior office with powerful influence, which you can bring to bear upon the members of the Rules Committee, who have the woman suffrage question in charger. We therefore respectfully ask that you bring to bear rpessure upon the RUles Committee, urging said Committee to allot tie for the consideration of suffrage in the House. Respectfully, Women's Political Union of New Jersey. Mina C. Van Winkle President. By favor of Mrs. A. V. Beekin, Bloomfield, N.J.His Excellency Honourable Woodrow Wilson President United States Washington D.C. 57732THE WHITE HOUSE JUL 1 - 1914 RECEIVED ACK'D JUL 1 1914 W.M.H. New York - [*89*] June 30th My dear Mr. Tumulty - May I hope that you will present this to the President before his mind is "made up". I am just a simple house- mother of four, have no connection with any club or society, have never done any out side work - except - Church work, but I am in a position through family connections and situation, to study both sides of the suffrage question # 57733It is a question of what will prove best for all - I have seen and heard much of late. Which points to the fact that the suffragists are very unfortunate in their leaders. Their spirit and temper suggests any thing but peace and calm doctrine therefore would it not be best to post-pone giving them the vote as a test of character? To determine their fitness to have a "voice in the government" - very sincerely yours - Anna Melton Coles. 57734[*[89]*] Presented to Woodrow Wilson President of the United States of America June 30, 1914 BY Grace Redfield Brynton Logan President, District of Columbia Federation of Women's Clubs, Anna Kelton Wiley Vice President, District of Columbia Federation of Women's Clubs, Rhela Childe Dorr Congressional Union for Woman Suffrage. [*57735*]Whereas: The question of political equality of men and women is to-day a vital problem under discussion throughout the civilized world: Resolved: That the General Federation of Women's Clubs gives the cause of political equality its moral support by recording its earnest belief in the principle of political equality regardless of sex. Passed by the General Federation of Women's Clubs at its Biennial Convention in Chicago, June 13, 1914, Mrs. Percy V. Pennypacker, National President in the Chair. [*57736*][*THE WHITE HOUSE JUL 3 - 1914 RECEIVED*] [*The Algonquin DAYTON'S LARGEST AND BEST HOTEL AMERICAN AND EUROPEAN PLANS ABSOLUTELY FIREPROOF Dayton, Ohio June 30 [*89*] [*File*] President Wilson: Washington D.C Dear Sir: Why not hang this definition of Suffraget A woman who cannot raise Babies, but who can raise Hell— in a conspicuous place all over Washington. Manly men dont want that kind of women for wives, or mothers for Teddy Bears and poodles, but they [*57737*]THE Algonquin DAYTON'S LARGEST AND BEST HOTEL AMERICAN AND EUROPEAN PLANS ABSOLUTELY FIREPROOF Dayton, Ohio might be in demand when the present or rather coming bunch of hollow-pated youths reach mans age and lack a companion who can pose as a convenience in certain ways. Am glad you hunted them down down down - and if you would now turn down Buttermilk Daniels and Grape Juice Willam your niche in the temple of famous ones is assured - And I am a man who does not drink - at that: Yours seriously Edgar Allen Thompson [*57738*]MILLERTON HOTEL W. H. Batchelder, Prop'r [*THE WHITE HOUSE JUL 3 1914 RECEIVED*] [*ACK'D JUL 3 1914 T. M. H.*] Millerton, N. Y., July 1 1914 [*89*] President Wilson Dear Bro. Democrat, Please accept my personal thanks for the way you shut off the Women Howlers yesterday. You are deserving of a lot of praise and I for one hope they never will get the vote. Yours very truly, Fred H. Barnes Danbury Conn. 62 1/2 Maple Ave. [*57739*] [*THE WHITE HOUSE JUL 2-1914 RECEIVED*] LEBANON PENNSYLVANIA [*ACK'D JUL 2 1914 T.M.H.*] [*89*] July 1st, 1914. To His Excellency, The President of the United States, White House, Washington, D.C. My dear Mr. President: As a Club woman and a loyal American I thank you for the stand you took yesterday in regard to the question of woman suffrage. With great respect, believe me, Sincerely yours, D.N.C. Brock DNC Honorary President, Pennsylvania Federation of Woman's Clubs. (Mrs Horace) [*57740*]Bell Telephone--Locust 566 Pennsylvania Association Opposed to Woman Suffrage [*THE WHITE HOUSE JUL 2-1914 RECEIVED*] [*ACK'D JUL 2 1914 T.M.H.*] Officers 261 South Fifteenth Street President Philadelphia Mrs. Horace Brock Please send communications and checks to the above address Vice-Presidents Mrs. J. Gardner Cassatt Mrs. Frank Samuel Mrs. William W. Birdsall Miss Grace Falkner Miss Sophy Dallas Irwin Mrs. James Large Mrs. John Markoe Miss Mary Newhall Officers Treasurer Mrs. Chas. W. Henry Secretary Mrs. Charles Bingham Penrose General Secretary and Asst. Treasurer Miss Laura M. Sloan 261 South Fifteenth Street Please send communications and checks to the above address July 1st, 1914. [*89*] To His Excellency, The President of the United States, White House, Washington, D.C. My dear Mr. President: We desire to express our appreciation of the stand you have taken on the question of woman suffrage, safe guarding the liberities of our Nation by your declaration that this question is for the decision of the States, not for the National Government. With great respect, Sincerely yours, DNC Brock L. H. Henry K. D. Penrose Eugenia Cassath Executive Committee. 57741[*[89]*] THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON July 1, 1914 My dear Madam: Allow me to acknowledge the receipt of your letter of June 30th and to say that I shall bring it to the attention of the President as you request. Sincerely yours, J. P. Tunsily Secretary to the President Mrs. Anna Melton Coles, New York City. 57742[*THE WHITE HOUSE OFFICIAL BUSINESS PENALTY FOR PRIVATE USE $ 300 WASHINGTON JUL 1 530 PM 1914 D. C. [*7/73*] Mrs. Anna Melton Coles, New York City. UNCLAIMED Gen. Del. New York, N Y Delivery Delayed on account Incomplete address NOT IN DIRECTORY SEARCHER No. 5 N. Y. P. O. RETURNED TO SENDER Cannot be found by N. Y. P. O. JUL 7 1914 DO NOT POST AGAIN IN THIS ENVELOPE OR WRAPPER [*57743*]Mrs. J. Alex Mahon 57744 The IowaMrs. William Cogswell. 57745 1402 Twentyfirst Street.[THE WHITE HOUSE JUL 2- 1914 RECEIVED] The District of Columbia Association Opposed to Woman Suffrage 1402 [?] Street N.W., Washington, D.C. Telephone Main 2368 [*89*] The President, We desire to thank you for your strong, patriotic and constitutional attitude as expressed to the delegation of woman suffragists, who waited upon you June thirtieth. We believe that ninety per cent of the home-loving women of this County still believe the men are wise, just and generous enough to legislate for and protect the women of this land. Respectfully submitted The District of Columbia Association Opposed to Woman Suffrage [57746]*89* S. A. KINNEAR Director of Public Services ISRAEL JOSEPHSON Clerk City of Columbus Market Department Charles E. Reinhard, Superintendent *THE WHITE HOUSE JUL 3- 1914 RECEIVED* Citizens Phone 6190 *ACK'D JUL 3 1914 T.M.H.* Columbus, Ohio, July 1st 1914 President Woodrow Wilson, Washington D.C. Your Honor: I want to take this means of Congratulating you on your Conduct as well as Tact in receiving the Woman Suffragists yesterday in the White House. I was originally a Champ Clark man for the Presidency but since listening to you in a speech made in our City during the Presidential Campaign and your acts and doings as President of this great Country, I want hereby to [*ak*] acknowledge and take my hat off to you as being one of the greatest Presidents this Country has ever had. I am so pleased with your action at the White *57747* S. A. KINNEAR Director of Public Service ISRAEL JOSEPHSON Clerk City of Columbus Market Department CHARLES E. REINHARD, Superintendent Citizens Phone 6190 Columbus, Ohio _____191___ House yesterday that I am only sorry that I can not grasp you by the hand and congratulate you You made a master stroke yesterday when you told them that it was up to the states, here in Ohio if it should come to a vote woman suffrage would be defeated by 200.000 majority. I hope you never will advocate to it as were it is adopted is in states with a small population outside of Illinois the more populous states are against it So I say again Mr President you have shown yourself a man and we Democrats feel proud to have a man in the White House to call a spade when it is a spade, and not try to duck the question, with the best of wishes for your health and hope that God may spare you for years. I remain yours Respectfully Chas E. Reinhard 278 E Livingston Ave [*57748*][*89*] [*ACK'D JUL 6 1914 T.M.H.*] [*THE WHITE HOUSE JUL 5-1914 RECEIVED*] [*MRS FRANK S.STREETER, Concord Chairman REV. JOHN [?] BROPHY, Penacook ERVILLE B.WOODS, Dartmouth College, Hanover Secretary State of New Hampshire CHILDREN'S COMMISSION Concord,*] July 1, 1914. [*191*] Honorable Woodrow Wilson, President of the United States, Washington, D.C. [*89*] My Dear Mr. Wilson:- The position you took before the visiting delegation of suffragists from the General Federation of Womens' Clubs yesterday, and your statements to them, so please me, that I cannot refrain from writing to tell you so. If the English leaders had only shown one-half your courage and firmness, the militant outrages there, – which are disgracing womanhood the whole world over, – would have been stopped long ago. I realize that your decision is entirely outside the question of the abstract merits of Equal Suffrage, and for that very reason it is to me all the more strong and forcible. I am especially pleased with your statement that your convictions regarding it are your own, and that you have no wish, or right, to criticize the opinions of others, who have different convictions. That has been my stand regarding the Suffrage question in my own state, and if only the suffragists could once be made to realize that whilst they have a right to their own convictions, they certainly have no right whatever to thrust those convictions down the throat of every woman who ventures to disagree with them, they would have learned a great truth as well as one which should help their cause mightily. [*57749*]MRS. FRANK S. STREETER, Concord Chairman REV. JOHN J. BROPHY, Penacook ERVILLE B. WOODS, Dartmouth College, Hanover Secretary State of New Hampshire CHILDREN’S COMMISSION Concord, 191 Your stand in refusing to submit to the impertinent cross-examination of the delegation, also delights me. Your courage and firmness in the face of the storm of abuse and criticism with which you will surely be assailed by the suffragist leaders, and your indifference to their threats of political destruction, make my pulses thrill. I am not a Democrat, but "almost thou persuadest me"! Believe me Very truly yours, Lilian Carpenter Streeter [*Mrs. Frank S. Streeter*] Chairman, State Childrens' Commission, Founder and Honorary President, New Hampshire Federation of Womens’ Clubs, Former Director of the General Federation of Womens' Clubs. 57750European Travel NEW LECTURES ON OLD PLACES BY Glen Arnold Grove TRAVELER ARTIST LECTURER NEW YORK [*THE WHITE HOUSE JUL 3 1914 RECEIVED*] 550 West 144th St. July . 2, 1914 "England" "London" "Scotland" "Ireland" "Holland" "Belgium" "Paris" "Germany" "Rhineland" "Switzerland" "Italy" "Venice" "Sicily" "Greece" "Athens" To the President of the United States Dear Mr. Wilson I do not approve of the present "feminist" movement. I see no advantage which can possibly accrue by including women within the electorate. I desire to commend your action in regard to the suffrage delegation which recently waited upon you. Very sincerely, Glen Arnold Grove [*89*] [*57751*][*89*] [*ACK'D JUL 7 1914 C.L.S.*] [*THE WHITE HOUSE JUL 4 - 1914 RECEIVED*] NATIONAL AMERICAN WOMAN SUFFRAGE ASSOCIATION Branch of International Woman Suffrage Alliance and of National Council of Women President Anna Howard Shaw Moylan, Pa. 1st Vice-President Jane Addams Hull House, Chicago, Ill. 2nd Vice-President Mrs. Desha Breckinridge Lexington, Ky. 3rd Vice-President Caroline Ruutz-Rees Greenwich, Conn. Recording Secretary Susan W. FitzGerald 7 Greenough Ave., Jamaica Plain, Mass. Corresponding Secretary Mary Ware Dennett 505 Fifth Avenue, New York Treasurer Katharine Dexter McCormick 505 Fifth Avenue, New York 1st Auditor Mrs. James Lees Laidlaw 6 East 66th Street, New York 2nd Auditor Mrs. Joseph Tilton Bowen 1430 Astor Street, Chicago, Ill. ------------ NATIONAL AFFILIATED SOCIETIES College Equal Suffrage League M. Carey Thomas, President Bryn Mawr, Pa. The Equal Franchise Society Mrs. Howard Mansfield, President 535 Park Avenue, New York Friends Equal Rights Association Mrs. Ellen H. E. Price, President 3316 Arch St., Philadelphia, Pa. Telephone, 4818 Murray Hill ---------- Publishing and Sales Department Press and Information Bureau 505 Fifth Avenue, New York ------------ CONGRESSIONAL COMMITTEE Chairman, Mrs. Medill McCormick Headquarters, Munsey Building, Washington, D.C. NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS, 505 FIFTH AVENUE, NEW YORK WHITE STATES . . FULL SUFFRAGE SHADED " . . PARTIAL " DARK " . . NO " July 2, 1914. Woodrow Wilson, President of the United States. Dear Mr. President, The officers of the National Woman Suffrage Association desire on its behalf to state that when you granted an audience to its representatives, who sought your aid in securing favorable congressional action last November, to whom you stated your position as President of the United States and as the highest representative of the political party which elected you, we accepted your statement, looking forward to the time when the political situation would presage a more favorable response, and your great influence might be given to aid in extending the principles of "The New Freedom" to women. To this end, through the National Congressional Committee of which Mrs. Medil McCormick is chairman, we have sought to secure favorable congressional action; but at no time has any delegation from the National Woman Suffrage Association endeavored to obtain an audience with you upon this subject since November 1913. We greatly deplore any act in the name of woman suffrage which [...] [*57752*] #2 Woodrow Wilson, President of the United States. mars the record of dignity, lawfulness and patriotism which has marked the conduct of the campaigns to obtain political justice for women in the United States. In the expectation that the time will come when we may secure your great influence in behalf of a true democracy, I am, sincerely yours Anna Howard Shass On behalf of the officers of the National Woman Suffrage Association. 57753This letter has been published -- shall it be acknowledged ? 57754[*89*] [*THE WHITE HOUSE JUL 4 1914 RECEIVED*] [*Ackgd 7/6/14*] July 2 – 1914 To President Woodrow Wilson; My dear Mr. Wilson; "Is it to play politics" in regard to Women's Suffrage! Or rather, "is it to play simply this thorough stating of both sides the controversy before any step is allowed to be taken? I imagine this latter would be the case as far as our [?] intellectually is concerned; and I am moved to send this few lines to ask that an effort [*57755*]be made by Democratic Powers to use methods to delay action on this question [?] all the evidence is in. The silent-majority of women, so far, I am convinced, looks upon the necessity of going to the polls as retrogressive rather than as progressive in this tendency; as subversion of rather than conducive to domestic empowerment and perfecting; and it seems to some of us their point of view should be allowed time to crystalize and express itself. They do not take nationally in this platform to parade around, [*57756*]but they are "there" when it comes to holding their fort of Woman's Advancement And I am taking the liberty of begging once more that they be considered when any action may be pending over this question concerning suffrage. Hoping that this vexed question may be finally settled for the best interests of our Country and our race I am Very Sincerely (Miss) B. H. Smith P.O. Box 67 Lexington Ky. [*57757*]Chairman Executive Committee Mrs. Jewett W. Adams The Nevada Association of Women Mrs. Jewett W. Adams. Chairman Vice-Presidents Opposed to Equal Suffrage Mrs. R. G. Withers Mrs. R. G. Withers Mrs. Fred Stadtmuller Mrs. L. D. Folsom Mrs. V. L. Ricketts Mrs. J. E. Pickard Mrs. F. N. Fletcher Mrs. C. L. Harwood Mrs. Frank M. Lee Mrs. Frank Bell Mrs. C. L. Harwood Mrs. F. J. Peck Mrs. R. L. Fulton Mrs. Frank M. Lee Advisory Committee Mrs. R. L. Fulton Mrs. Frank Bell Mrs. John Henderson Mrs. George Sutherland Mrs. T. A. Brandon Mrs. L. D. Folsom Secretary Mrs. F. J. Peck Mrs. Fred Stadtmuller Mrs. E. R. Dodge Corresponding Secretary Ackgd Mrs. Ernest Gregory Miss Katherine Collins 7/8/14 Mrs. M. Scheeline Treasurer Reno, Nevada. July 3, 1914 Mrs. A. E. Kimball Mrs. H.W. Hill Mrs. J. C. Martin Membership Committee Mrs. John Gregory, Carson City Mrs. A. L. Hazlett Mrs. H. G Comstock Mrs. A. N. Salisbury Mrs. Charles Stevenson Miss Katherine Collins Mrs. E. M. Steninger Mrs. W. C. Black 89 against Hon. Woodrow Wilson, The White House President of the United States, Jul 8 1914 Washington, D.C. Received Sir: At a meeting of the Nevada Association of Women Opposed to Equal Suffrage, the State Chairman was directed to communicate to the President, the Senators and the Representative from Nevada their protest against the proposed extension of the franchise to women by amendment to the Federal Constitution. The reasons prompting this protest are: We believe the strength of the Nation lies in the home and family. We fine the leaders in every element of society opposed to these institutions urging women into politics. We find these leaders in recognized positions of comspicuous leadership in the movement for Equal Suffrage. If their reasoning be sound, their success means to us the weakening, if not the downfall of the home, the family and the Nation, regardless of the views of many good women supporting the movement. In Colorado, the only state where time, population and general conditions have afforded a test, we find, after twenty years, a disappointment for every promise. In lieu of Government we find anarchy; in lieu of order, chaos; in lieu of home rule, Federal control; in lieu of economy in government the highest per capita tax rate of any State; we find, with but one exception, its capital and principal city with the highest per capita expense of those in its class; in lieu of improved domestic conditions we find but two states in 48 with a higher divorce rate; we find the social evil aggravated, not abated. Few women pay taxes. The proposed amendment would multiply the proportion of non-tax-paying voters and practically double the number of those who could vote away the income and further tax the women already taxed, without themselves sharing the burden. In nine states women now have the full franchise. If the experience of Colorado us to be the experience of the other eight states, it will be and should be rejected by those states which examine first and approve afterward, and no state or group of 57758P. #2. states should force this experiment upon another. If the claims in its behalf be confirmed by experience its adoption by general consent will follow, wlecomed by the women of Nevada as of other states. The only preferential or test vote in any state by which the women could express their own wish was in Massachusetts in 1895, where 22,204 out of an estimated total of 850,000, or one in 38, expressed a desire for the franchise. Two other states already had equal suffrage by the votes of men. We are informed that Congress has been petitioned "in the name of the women of Nevada" and that the President has been urged, to advocate an extension of the franchise by amendment of the Federal Constitution, notwithstanding the fact that the last three and most representative and populous states voting on the question, Ohio, Wisconsin and Michigan, have recorded their vote against it by majorities approximating 90,000 each. We are advised that after a most strenuous and expensive campaign covering many months these petitions, assuming to voice the sentiments of the womanhood of Nevada, bore the signature of "more than 500 women". There are more than 17,000 white women in Nevada over the age of 21 years. Less than one in 34 have petitioned Congress and we deny the right of these 500 women to speak for the 17,000, or the right of one in 34 to speak without consent, for the other 33 on a subject so vitally effecting the State, the family and the home. We deny that either the right of Franchise or the equality of Franchise is an inherent right or that any Government has ever so treated it. Few governments have even uniformity of franchise in either sex or as between sexes. Congress is asked by one in 34 of the women of Nevada to enlist the power of the other 47 states to enfranchise and "amancipate" the entire 17,000 women of this State, while 103,761 men and 116,148 women over the age of 21 years in the District of Columbia look on and continue to be taxed without protest on four times the valuation of Nevada and live in "bondage" without even a vote for school trustee or an expressed desire for one. In the six states having the Equal Franchise in 1912, a fraction more than 19 per cent of the women of voting age voted, or less than one in 5. Many of these, we believe, would have preferred to leave the activities of politics and the responsibilities of government with the sex that evolved and developed this Republic. They voted in "self defense." We have seen that in States where women have the franchise those of radical tendencies, the least attached to the home, the least in sympathy with our institutions, voting in largest numbers. One National Organization avowedly hostile to our present plan of government and composed largely of persons of foreigh birth, is active and unanimous in support of the proposed amendment. This organization recently presented as a candidate for mayor of the second if not the largest city in California, one of its members at that time engaged in the defense of two murderous conspirators against 57759P. #3. prison on their own confessions of guilt. They were concerned in a Nation wide conspiracy involving the destruction of life and property, the plans of conspiracy extending even to the Panama Canal. Twenty-one lives were sacrificed and more than thirty convictions followed. Less than 20 per cent of the women of voting age in California vote at any election and frequently less than 5 per cent. Of the voters of Los Angeles at the National election nearest in date, only 13 per cent were Socialists yet 45 per cent of the women voting at that municipal election, according to the Socialist leaders, voted for that candidate whose nomination was prompted by his defense of the McNamara Brothers. The majority of women, upon whom the franchise was thrust by a majority of the men at the instance of a minority of the women, refrained from voting. In view of this condition, a natural one, which we could not change if we would, we believe the battle of the ballot, as the battle of the sword, is still men's battle. Very respectfully, State Chairman. Mrs J. W. Adams KAC. Mrs. Fred Stadtmuller Secretary [*57760*]KEEP thy heart with all diligence; for out of it are the issues of life. Prov. 4:23. [*89*] [*JUL 5-1914 RECEIVED*] [*ACK'D JUL 6 1914 C.T.H.*] Coldwater Mich July 3, 1914 President Woodrow Wilson Dear Sir Realizing somewhat the great responsibility resting upon you as chief executive of our United States and the many perplexing questions you have to meet, I take the liberty to commend you heartily on your position on many of these subjects especially your answer to the delegation that approached you on the subject of [*57761*]2. . Woman Suffrage. I hope you may have the God given conviction to always maintain your integrity as those who drafted our American Constitution. While you can not expect to please every one, I assure you that your attitude thus far on the principles of just government has been highly commendable Wishing you success in every righteous principal I am yours in hope of eternal life G. N. Wolcott R.D.5. Coldwater Mich [*57762*][*ackgd THE WHITE HOUSE 7/6/14*] JUL 6 - 1914 Hotel Statler RECEIVED Buffalo JULY 5/14. Hon Woodrow Wilson President of the United States [*89*] Washington D.C. Dear Sir, Enclosed please find copy of a letter written to the Buffalo Times today which I hope you will read and consider. Yours respectfully, F. A. Brown [*57763*][89] July 5th, 1914. Buffalo Times, Buffalo, N. Y. Dear Sirs;- When manhood suffrage came female suffrage was an inevitable and natural evolution in the growth of our civilization which cannot advance another inch until it is accomplished, therefore, it is the most important matter we have to deal with at this time. The man who says that he believes in suffrage for man and not for woman is to be pittied for he Is very rediculous person. He has no more reasoning faculties than a monkey, it is a kindness to call him foolish because if he is not,he is something far more contemptable,he is an uncivilized brute. Last night when out doing a little shoppong, I saw a lot of half-grown boys on a corner whistling to every girl and even to women that passed by and not one of them was over twenty years of age and every one a depraved degenerate and many of them, undoubtedly filled to the neck with loathsome and infectious disease and probably fifty percent of our young men, the future fathers of the race, are doing the same thing because their mother's teaching has become impotent, when they have learned that their mothers and al other women are by law classed as inferior and unfit. The curse of humanity since the world began has been the double dtandard of morality for men which never can be stopped until the laws no longer declare women"inferior and unfit" which they do now and will continue to do until women have exactly the same rights that men have in making the laws that govern themselves and their children. The man who says that he is opposed to female suff [57764]No.2 suffrage because he thinks that i would be an injury to women is an unmittigated humbug. would like to ask him, how long after women vote he thinks that three billions of dollars will be annually expended for implements of murder and to teach men to become assassins? Not one year. And I would like to ask him, how long after women vote he thinks the street corners will be infested with hoodlums insulting every little girl that passes by with their vile remarks? Not one month. And I would like to ask him how long after women vote he thinks the double standard of morality would last? Not one day, and then civilization will go forward with gian strides toward the millenniun. Yurs truly, [57765][*THE WHITE HOUSE JUL 9- 1914 RECEIVED*] BY ROYAL APPOINTMENT GENERAL ACCIDENT FIRE & LIFE ASSURANCE CORPORATION LTD. OF PERTH, SCOTLAND C. NORIE-MILLER UNITED STATES MANAGER UNITED STATES OFFICE: 55 JOHN STREET, NEW YORK THE J. A. MORRISON AGENCY CO EXCHANGE NATIONAL BANK BLDG. COLORADO SPRINGS, COLORADO., July 6, 1914 President Woodrow Wilson, Executive Mansion Ackgd 89 Washington, D. C. 7/9/14 Dear Sir: Until the last National election I had been a life-long Republican in all National affairs, but it pleases me -- and I am not looking for any office or political favors-- to state that I voted for you, the first Democrat National Nominee during my life; voted for you believing that you were a sound, sane man, although a Democrat, but largely for the reason that I feared Theodore Roosevelt, feared that he might accidently be elected President of the United States, feared him principally for his attitude toward that which I think is doing more toward destroying, our Nation by destroying our homes than all else combined --Woman's Suffrage. [*#*] When i first came in contact with this evil eighteen years ago I was thoroughly in favor of it, believed it was right, and still believe from the theory standpoint it is right, but from a practical standpoint, the actual working of it, based upon eighteen years experience, I now believe it is absolutely and positively wrong. Just like the drink habit, the glamour of politics among our women comes like a thief in the night – and at what expense. At the expense of the destruction of our homes, our womanhood and respect for women men naturally have, and last, but not least, our children; for these reasons and many more I could give. I want to commend you most heartily for the manly manner in which you treated the committee of Suffragettes who called upon you, I think July 1st. I firmly believe that when we deny our good women this we do not deny them anything that is good for them, but on the other hand that which is not good for them, not good for our homes, consequently, not good for our Nation, for they seem to lose sight of the fundamental principles of good government, the fact that there is a God and that our homes are the backbone of the Nation and all that is good. I would commend you further, however, had you advised these mistaken women to go home and do that which God intended they should, make the laws of the land by building up character by kindness and consideration in the homes, so that after our children have arrived at the years of manhood and womanhood they can legislate good, sane laws. I also wish to commend you for your great work on the Panama Canal tolls. This is, in my judgment, right. Also for the manner in which you have and are handling the Mexican question; the tariff, in my judgment, is problematical as yet. [*57766*]BY ROYAL APPOINTMENT GENERAL ACCIDENT FIRE & LIFE ASSURANCE CORPORATION, LTD. OF PERTH, SCOTLAND C.NORIE-MILLER UNITED STATES MANAGER UNITED STATES OFFICES: 55 JOHN STREET, NEW YORK THE J.A. MORRISON AGENCY CO EXCHANGE NATIONAL BANK BLDG. COLORADO SPRINGS, COLORADO., President Woodrow Wilson --2-- I do not think you need fear Col. Roosevelt's vaporings for feel that he has been tried and found wanting by the majority of the people of the United States. When I was censured by some of his adherents in Colorado at the recent election was asked for what reason I would support an untried man, especially a Democrat, my reply was that I would a thousand times rather support a good untried man than a man who has been tried and found wanting. Respectfully, J. A. Morrison JAM/C. [*57767*][*ACK'D JUL 11 1914 T.M.H.*] 14 Prospect Avenue. [*THE WHITE HOUSE JUL 11 1914 RECEIVED*] Milwaukee July 4th The Honorable Woodrow Wilson, Dear Sir:- [*[89]*] I have been requested by the President of the Wisconsin Association Opposed to Woman Suffrage to express to you the thanks of the Association for your [*57768*]attitude on the Suffrage Amendment to the Constitution at the reception to the Suffrage delegates on June 20th There is a large and serious though somewhat silent opposition to Suffrage in this state Respectfully yours Gertrude Saxe Bean [*57769*] Sect. Anti Suffrage Association[89] July 7, 1914 My dear Mrs. Shaw: Allow me to acknowledge the receipt of your letter of July second and to thank you for it most sincerely. I appreciate very warmly the assurances it conveys. With great respect, Sincerely yours, Mrs. Arma Howard Shaw, Moylan, Pennsylvania. 57770[*THE WHITE HOUSE JUL 9- 1914 RECEIVED*] New York State Association Opposed To Woman Suffrage (founded 1895) President 1st Vice-President Miss Alice Hill Chittenden Mrs. Arthur M. Dodge Treasurer Secretary Mrs. John A. Church Mrs. M. E. Loomm Honorary Vice-Presidents Mrs. Elihu Root Mrs. Richard Watson Gilder Mrs. Francis M. Scott Vice-Presidents Mrs. Fritz Achelis Miss Eleanor G. Hewitt Mrs. George Douglas Miller Mrs. William P. Northrup Executive Committee Mrs. Fritz Achelis Mrs. Arthur M. Dodge Mrs. Francis S. Bangs Miss Elizabeth F. Gallaudet Miss Alice Hill Chittenden Mrs. Nelson H. Henry Mrs. John A. Church Miss Eleanor G. Hewitt Mrs. K. B. Lapham Mrs. Benjamin Nicoll Mrs. Francis M. Scott Mrs. M. E. Loomis Mrs. William P. Northrup Mrs. Gustaf Stromberg Mrs. George Douglas Miller Mrs. George Phillips Mrs. Robert Sturgis Mrs. William A. Putnam Mrs. Everett P. Wheeler Chairmen of Auxiliaries Mrs. William A. Putnam, Brooklyn Mrs. Robert McVickae, Mt Vernon Mrs. William P. Northrup, Buffalo Mrs. Arthur Robinson, Rochester Mrs. J. K. Paige, Schenectady Mrs. John W. Gillette, Hudson Room 301 37 WEST 39TH ST., NEW YORK CITY Telephone, Bryant 7056 [*ACK'D JUL 9 1914 T.M.H.*] July 8, 1914. President Woodrow Wilson, [*89*] White House, Washington, D.C. Your Excellency: I desire to express my thanks and appreciation to you for your attitude on the question of woman suffrage when a delegation of the suffrage organization called upon you last week. The question of regulating the suffrage is a state's right, and the attempt on the part of the suffragists to use the machinery of the Federal Government as a means of advertising their propaganda is regrettable. Respectfully, (Miss) Alice Hill Chittenden President. [*57771*][*THE WHITE HOUSE JUL 9 1914 RECEIVED*] [*7*] [*89*] Hon. Woodrow Wilson, The President of the United States, Your Excellency:– When Mrs. Wiley led the Suffragists to an interview, and Mrs. Dorr forgot proper decorum, I deplored it and resented the catechising of our Chief Executive, but I was proud of the dignified quiet way you noted it and declined to be placed in such an anomalous position. You can imagine some of my experiences in connection with my union where I am a true blue Southerner. [*57772*]The North, East and West appear to think that they are the U.S.A and the South a dependent colony. With a Southern man, of the faith of my fathers' and my husbands fathers', Democracy, in the White House, the South looks to have recognition, as at least a important part Thereof and Southern Women, look for appreciation of them in every line of endeavor and that where the other quarters of our country accord their women full citizenship, that you, as said man, will take their shackles off and make them free women. [*57773*] I am in accord withyou as to "States Rights" but when a precedent has been established for a lower grade of persons to enjoy the Rights of citizenship which "Ipso facto" "Nolens volens" include the Women also, I maintain that we only need that legislation to protect us in the exercise thereof provided in the 15" Amendment to the Constitution, and the amendment of any State's Code in opposition thereto. You and your family have been great factors for good here – become yourself the liberator of women and especially of the women of our beloved Southland. [*57774*] The Women of theSouth are not less able than its men to control the racial question in elections. Especially do Southern Women in Government feel the oppression of "No vote, no politics," for men, irrespective of color, who have a vote have consideration whether they exercise the franchise or not, and even when it is used adversely to the power in the saddle. Pardon verbosity! Consider well whether you will permit me your champion and defender to rest under political disbarment as a citizen and suffer the consequences of such deprivation? [*57775*]I thank you for our most beneficent and benevolent Secretary Franklin K. Lane and I offer to you the expression of most profound appreciation of our most Honorable Commissioner Clay Tallman, who is on of your most devoted adherents. (How about that Public Domain Department or United States Land Department) Can you not bring your infinite mind "Rebus sic stantibus", to champion our cause in Congress? Many sincere [*57776*]wishes for dear Mrs. Wilson's speedy recovery to perfect health. Most respectfully, Dr. Emma Reba Bonley, Ga, Lawyer the Representative Woman of The South 7/8/14 Lock Box 464 Washington, D.C.[*ACK'D JUL 18 1914 T.M.H.*] [*THE WHITE HOUSE JUL 12 1914 RECEIVED*] [*89*] VA T'EN AUX ETOILES 132 High St. Macon, Ga. July 9, 1914 President Woodrow Wilson, White House, Washington, D.C. Dear Sir, In the name of the Georgia Association Opposed to Woman's Suffrage, I would like to thank you [*57777*]to suffrage and we organized some weeks ago to enter our protest so it will be under stood that only a few Georgians endorse the movement of the Woman Suffrage Association. Cordially, Caroline Patterson President of the Georgia Association Opposed to Woman's Suffragefor the stand you recently took in your reception of the Woman's Suffrage Delegation. We feel the hope of the South is to stand for "State's Rights" the principle for which our forefathers always stood. The Federation of Georgia Clubs refuse positively to endorse the action of the General Federation in Chicago. Our president did all she could to prevent it. Most of the Georgia women are opposed 57778to suffrage and we organized some weeks ago to enter our protest so it will be under stood that only a few Georgians endorse the movement of the Woman Suffrage Association. Cordially, Caroline Patterson President of the Georgia Association Opposed to Woman's Suffrage.ACK'D JUL 11 1914 T.M.H. THE WHITE HOUSE MRS. H. E. TALBOTT JUL 11 1914 RUNNYMEDE DAYTON, O. RECEIVED [*89*] July 9. 1914. To the President of the United States The White House Washington, D.C. My dear Mr. President, As President of the Ohio Association Opposed to the Further Extension of Suffrage to Women, I wish to thank you for your refusal to give your indorsement to the Suffragists in their attempt to secure federal action upon the question. The Suffragists do not by any means represent the women of the country. They are a small and noisy minority, who are attempting to force into politics, a tremendous majority of women, many of whom are already engaged in public affairs and educational matters through the avenues of usefulness already open to women, and a far greater number, who are totally ignorant of and indifferent to public matters. To those of us who believe in the power of women to do good and work for good, outside of politics, your action has been of tremendous encouragement and help. With much appreciation, I am Very sincerely, Katherine H. Talbott [*57779*][*ACK'D JUL 11 1914*] [*THE WHITE HOUSE JUL 11 1914 RECEIVED*] Maine Association Opposed to Suffrage for Women President: Mrs. Sidney W. Thaxter Treasurer: Mrs. Bertrand T. Wheeler Vice Presidents: Mrs. Philip W. McIntyre Secretary: Mrs. George S. Hobbs Mrs. David W. Snow 48 Neal Street Portland. Maine, July 9 1914 To the Honorable Woodrow Wilson, President of the United States, Sir:-- The Maine Association Opposed to Suffrage for Women desires to express to you its real admiration of your courtesy, firmness and fairness during your recent interview with the Women Suffragists. Respectfully yours, Julia St Felix Thaxter President— Maine Ass. Opposed to Suffrage for women. [*89*] [*57780*]WILMER ATKINSON COMPANY PUBLISHERS UNLIKE ANY OTHER PAPER WILMER ATKINSON COMPANY, President Chas. F. JENKINS, Secy & Tress. [THE WHITE HOUSE JUL 11 1914 RECIEVED] The Farm Journal Washington Square Philadelphia [AGK'D JUL 11 1914 T. M. H.] "Personal" July 10th 1914 WILMER ATKINSON EDITOR [89] Dear President Wilson:- I am sending you a little bit of history of militancy as I see it. If you can spare the time to read the enclosed pamphlet you will understand the situation perhaps a little better than you do now. I fully agree with you that Woman Suffrage when it comes should come through the states, one by one, until all are gathered in and by peaceful evolution. Believe me, Very sincerely yours, Wilmer Atkinson (Enclosure) Woodrow Wilson, President, White House, Washington, D.C. [57781] WA/E[*[89]*] A Statement, A Comparison, And An Appeal "Resist beginnings; it is too late to employ medicine when the evil has become strong by habit." - Ovid. To the friends of Woman Suffrage: In the summer of 19102, Susan B.Anthony paid a visit to Manchester, England, and it was there that Mrs. Emeline Pankhurst, and her daughter Christabel, made her acquaintance. Both were much impressed by her mission and her personality. After her departure Christabel said, "It is unendurable to think of another generation of women wasting their lives begging for the vote; we must not lose any more time; we must act." The mother coincided with this view, and in October of the following year, a number of women met in Manchester at Mrs. Pankhurst's invitation, for the purpose of organizing. There was given birth to the "Women's Social and Political Union." Membership was limited to women, the object was declared to be political and not propagandist; no affiliations with any party; to be satisfied with nothing but action; deeds not words, the motto. Here was the parting of the ways, thus was militancy born. This was eleven years ago. From this time to June 30, 1908, the campaign was carried on mainly by pressing a demand upon the Liberal Party, this party being in power, for the passage of an act granting the right of women to vote at Parliamentary elections. It is the custom in England to heckle the speakers at public meetings, which means asking questions, and heckling and otherwise trying to defeat Liberal candidates, were carried on vigorously through every campaign. On June 21, 1908, a meeting was held in Hyde Park. Over $5,000 was spent in advertising it. Everybody was invited, including the members of the House of Commons. There were twenty stands for speakers. A crowd of 250,000 was expected, the Times said the number in attendance may have been a half million. Everything passed off quietly, and the demonstration was conceded to be a great success. On June 30th following, an indignation meeting was called, this time in Parliament Square, to protest against the refusal of Parliament to act. It is said that 100,000 people attended this meeting, from whom mingled cheers and jeers arose. There was much turbulence and the meeting lasted until midnight. During the meeting, obeying orders, two women, Mrs. Mary Leigh and Miss Edith New, went around to Premier Asquith's residence on Downing Street, and smashed the windows with stones. This is the first time that "action" was substituted for "words," and so June 30, 1908, is the date at which the Women's Social and Political Union" actually began to damage property. This phase 57782of the content with others added, has continued with ever increasing activity down to date. It is not my purpose here to approve or condemn the action of Mrs. Pankhurst and her daughter in departing from the educational and pacific methods of Susan B. Anthony. Some approve, many condemn; I need not do either here. In a former paper I quoted Mrs. Pankhurst to the effect that in 1906 there was "an immensely large public opinion in favor of woman suffrage." This was eight years ago, and two years before the sympathetic outpouring of people at The Hyde Park meeting. Has the cause of Woman Suffrage advanced in England at a more rapid pace since Christabel Pankhurst declared it to be "unendurable to think of another generation of women wasting their lives begging for the vote; we must not lose any more time; we must act," than it would have advanced under a pacific, educational policy for which Susan B. Anthony stood? Has anything been gained by the new policy? Does there now exist in England "an immensely large public opinion in favor of Woman Suffrage?" Has the cause gone forward or retrograded? At the present rate of progress, if there has been any progress at all, how soon will Parliament grant suffrage to women? Will not another generation of women have to "waste their lives begging for suffrage," before the boon is granted? Does it or does it not seem an adequate and satisfactory demonstration of women's fitness for the ballot to horse-whip editors, destroy valuable paintings and burn ancient churches? What effect will the violent action of the members of Mrs. Pankhurst's Union have upon the children, the mother of the children, and upon unborn generations of English men and women? Will Old England ever be the same again? I express no opinion but leave answers to these inquiries to the reader who has equal opportunity with myself to pass upon them. It seems to be that it is clearly the duty of every friend of Woman Suffrage on this side of the Atlantic to consider these questions and weigh the two policies - that of Susan B. Anthony and that of Mrs. Pankhurst and her daughter Christabel, and judge between them, for the reason that both are on trial here, one under the banner of the 'National American Woman Suffrage Association," the other under that of the "Congressional Union for Woman Suffrage." If "deeds not words" policy has been successful in England in advancing the cause, it is fair to conclude that it may safely be adopted here; and it is reasonable to conclude that the same policy instituted here will produce the same conditions as it has in England. It took the "Women's Social and Political Union" from 1903 to 1908 to come to physical blows; how long will it take the Congressional Union to begin throwing stones? But is there any real danger of the good women who compose the Congressional Union coming to the point of damaging property and carrying on a campaign like that now seen in England? I hope not; but we know that like produces like and we know there is much sympathy extant in this country for Mrs. Pankhurst, as witness the fact (as stated), that she took home with her from her recent visit $20,000. Should some of Mrs. Pankhurst's most active militants be deported, as has been proposed, and come to this country, might they not complicate the situation and start things going? It has been noted that several American women have gone over to England and taken part in the proceedings there. An exchange is natural in the ordinary course of events. Where war is there will flock the militants. Congressman Lenroot, a friend of woman suffrage, speaking upon the bill intended to exclude militants from the country, at the time Mrs. Pankhurst was expected (reported in the Suffragist organ of the Congressional Union), in giving expression to this fear said: "I am desperately afraid that American women will become militant. I believe the destruction of property such as is advocated by some in England, if it should be followed up in this country, would delay woman suffrage twenty-five years here, and I do not wish to see any such condition prevailing in the United States," and so he voted for exclusion. There are certain significant features common to the Congressopma; Union and Mrs. Pankhurst's Social and Political Union, i.e., the name "union"; the purple color; opposition to existing government; no plan for educating or convincing voters the word "demand" figuring large in the twin organs, the Suffragette and the Suffragist, both playing the same tunes, at the same high pitch, full of a fiery zeal calculated to inflame the imagination, and distort the perspective of the susceptible reader; both autocratic in form, wherein power, ostensibly resting with a small, carefully selected board, but actually wielded by one person, her will being law and there being none other; both pestering the men in official positions, in England the cabinet ministers and the King; here, at this time, Congressman Henry, Chairman of the Rules Committee of the House. "Every morning, when Mr. Henry arises he can look from his window and see a procession of women wending its way to his rooms at the capitol. just as long as Mr.Henry remains obdurate and refuses to assign the women a time for a hearing he may expect to be the object of attention by the women." This was the course following during the early years of Panhurstism in England; Mr. Henry, in anger, calls it "hounding." A prominent member of Parliament, who has been an earnest advocate of woman suffrage for years, recently declared that he would never vote for it while the "Social and Political Union" was in existence, for he said if women obtain the ballot they might follow the same policy with more power for mischief. Likewise will not American men resent a policy of force - will not the man on the street, in the market, on the farm, in the shops, draw back under a fear that more will be lost than gained by granting the ballot to the sex, and Congress and the legislatures refuse to be coerced into adopting the measure? The favor of the male voter must be handled with delicacy and not with hammer and tongs, and she is much in error who supposes that authority which is obtained by force is firmer or more lasting than that which is acquired by good will. If the good women of this city, who are in sympathy with the Congressional Union, and are helping it by contributions and otherwise, will take this writing as a reflection upon them in any 57783way they will err. I know of not a single woman belonging to the Union here who now has it in her mind to be militant in the English sense, or would justify such action in a similar degree in this country; nevertheless, it is my painful duty to say to them that there is great fear in the public mind that the Pankhurst policy of "deeds not words" will irretrievably damage the cause to which they are so ardently devoted. If Woman Suffrage is to win any more states, it is essential that friends of the cause work in harmony, but the noble women who have carried the banner to victory in ten states, and are hopeful of soon winning others, cannot cast aside their old-time, non-partisan, educational program for Mrs. Pankhurst's, which, to say the least, is at this stage, not a promising experiment. According to my view there never has been any necessity for introducing Pankhurstism into this country, first, because the old association has been doing splendidly successful work, second, because it is sure to throw the cause into confusion and create strife, such as we now behold, and serve as a stumbling block to the cause. American men, on whose sympathy and good will we are depending, will not stand for a policy that, in its last analysis, creates such scenes as are now transpiring in England. The two policies, the one which is being worked out in America, under the leadership of Dr. Shaw, and that of Mrs. Pankhurst, are in their essence at such variance that they can never be worked together in harmony, and all efforts in that direction, whether well-intentioned or not, must fail. There is nothing in common between them and the idea of some that there is room for both associations will prove delusive. The responsibility of introducing the Pankhurst policy into this country is a fearful one, since it must, if persisted in, split the ranks of the peaceful suffrage army, and blast the hopes of early success. I therefore earnestly appeal to those converts to "deeds not words", to "politics not propaganda", to "coercion not persuasion", to "force not education and convincement," who are devoting their fine talents and energy to upset the old order in this country, to pause, to desist, to come back into the fold, and not be carried away by enthusiasm for a program not warranted by the experience of the women of England, and not in accordance with the riper judgment of those who have been long in the forefront of the reform in this country. In the words of Sallie Wistar "beware of the youthful impatience of wisdom," and thus avoid the tragedy of friends parting and going their separate and divergent ways to defeat, in disappointment and sorrow. "O Truth is easy, and the light shines clear In hearts kept open, honest and sincere." Washington Square, Philadelphia. June, 1914 [???mer Atteinous?] Copies of this paper furnished on application I will be glad to have your views in reply to this. The White House Ackgd Jul 13 1914 7/13/14 Received Fargo, North Dakota, July 10th, 1914. Woodrow Wilson, President, Washington, D.C. Dear Sir,- Permit me in behalf of the North Dakota Association of Women Opposed to Woman Suffrage, to thank you for your recent action in declining to accede to the demands of the Suffragists, that the head of the Nation endorse the Federal Constitutional Amendment. We appreciate and admire your fair and frank attitude. Very truly yours, Mrs. N. C. Young, President Dictated. [*89*] [*57784*]NEW HAMPSHIRE ASSOCIATION OPPOSED TO WOMAN THE WHITE HOUSE ACK'D JUL 15 1914 T.M.H. SUFFRAGE JUL 15 1914 RECEIVED MRS. A. T. DUDLEY, PRESIDENT MISS GRACE MORRELL, SECRETARY, P. O. BOX 114, EXETER. 8 SOUTH STREET, CONCORD. His Excellency the President Dear Sir, [*89*] Permit me in the name of the New Hampshire Anti Suffragists to thank you for insisting, in your reply to the misrepresentative Club Women, on the right of the individual states to settle this question of suffrage for themselves. As a strongly anti-suffrage state, New Hampshire is not fairly represented by her senators. We are gratefully appreciative of the wisdom and firmness with which you have met the aggressions of the suffragists. Respectfully Frances P. Dudley (Mrs A. T. Dudley) July 11. [*57785*]New York Topics and International Courier July 11 [*89*] WAYS OF SMART SOCIETY IN the discreditable “heckling” process that the committee of the Equal Suffrage Association resorted to with President Wilson in Washington recently they have inadvertently added another lash to the knout in the hands of the men, given them another argument against woman suffrage, and strengthened the anti-suffragists all along the line. It is safe to say that it also crystallized the tentative belief held by the President that women are not yet fitted for the franchise. He had been-wavering over it, but now he is fully convinced that if the brainy members, the accredited representatives of the cause, so far forgot themselves and what was due the President of the United States it would be infinitely dangerous to give the vote to less intelligent and less restrained women. Dr. Anna Shaw was right when she joined issue with her co-workers, and she was also right when she wrote an apology to the President in the name of the women of the cause she has ably represented for so many years. It was an unfortunate and regrettable incident, and is likely to bear fruit for years to come. For all that, it is no valid reason for withholding the vote from women. You might as well declare that no naturalized citizen should vote, because a few naturalized citizens made bombs with which to carry on their nefarious scheme of anarchy. You might as well declare that no Italian should vote, because a great number of Italians are members of the Black Hand gang. Or you might as well say that the negroes in the North must not vote, because each year negroes are hanged in the South for un-namable crimes. It is a pity, a great pity, that the women should have so far forgotten themselves and the high position of the President, and tried to enter into an argument with him, which is contrary to all laws of decorum. But because five hundred women overstepped the bounds of precedent, that is no reason for thinking that the rest of the many millions of women should not be given the franchise. Neither does it give the men the right to shelve these millions of thinking, well-behaved women with idiots, lunatics, criminals and children. But as a little pebble is cast into a still pond and the waves recede in ever-widening circles, until they at last break on the shore, so will the happening at Washington recede and break until it is felt in every hamlet in the United States. Thus the many are made to pay for the folly of a few. As to the threat of Mrs. Harriet Stanton Blatch that the women will defeat President Wilson (and, incidentally, the Democratic party) at the next election, because he declined to be “heckled,” it is silly in the extreme. “It is a far cry to Delhi,” you know. If President Wilson decides that he wishes the nomination three years hence and he gets it, then he will be elected, contrary to Mrs. Blatch’s assertions. ; No law-abiding citizen of New York, or the country, can regret that three, if not four, anarchists got hoisted on their own petard last Saturday, when they were sent into eternity by the bomb they were making for the purpose owing up John D. Rockefeller or Tarrytown. The press of the city for the past months has urged the city officials to take steps to prevent foreign, as well as home-made, anarchists from holding open-air meetings and spreading their propaganda. To these pleas was the response: “They are guaranteed the right of free speech under the Constitution.” These same officials forget that the Constitution was written by Americans, good, wholesome ones, who were, or had been, actively in the field, and they had no thought that, in a hundred years, the country would be flooded with foreign people who would try to destroy the Government that they had so laboriously built. Also, the officials forget that the right of free speech in public places is not guaranteed to foreigners, especially when they preach against the Government. Is not Alexander Berkman a foreigner? Can he be a naturalized citizen of this country when he has served a term in the penitentiary for attempted murder? Is he not disqualified from voting through this, and is not his citizenship forfeited? Then why should he be permitted to speak—is he guaranteed it under the Constitution? Is not Emma Goldman a foreigner? Being a woman she has not been admitted to citizenship. Why should she be permitted to speak? Why should other foreign men and women anarchists be permitted? It is not only against all decency, but also most distinctly against the laws. The right of free speech certainly does not include the right to bomb making. All this socialistic agitation, which has led, step by step, to anarchy, has been fomented by unpatriotic American writers and speakers—none of whom would share his or her earnings with a fellow man. They only wish you to do so. It is high time that the presumably decent writers and speakers among the socialists were put under bond to keep the peace. They are not keeping the peace, in fact they are disturbing 1t, when they stir up their more virile fellow anarchists to the making of bombs for the destruction of life and property. Not alone were the three men who met a just death on Saturday guilty in intent of killing Mr. Rockefeller and destroying his property, but also the “parlor socialists” who, by ill-advised speeches, incited them to the making of death-dealing devices. Now that wives of physicians and dentists, and other men who have offices in their dwelling houses, have learned that, through the kind help of a dictograph, they may hear every word spoken by their husbands and their patients or clients, it is time that such offices were re- moved from the homes. The Freeport tragedy of last week proves this beyond argument. Every disgusting detail of the woman’s jealousy, the surreptitious installing of the dictograph to listen to the conversations of a husband suspected of “flirting” with his women patients, 1914 New York Topics and International Courier 7 Fashion Topics Élégances. Bottiers et bonnetiers rivalisent et nul ne peut prévoir où leur zèle s'arrêtera. Les bras à l'air. Bakst dessine de charmants modèles a damiers et d'adorables mules "pour pieds nus" ornées d'un seul bouton de rose. Mais il y a mieux: voici sur un bas Empire (?) un entre-deux de tulle serti de palmes d'or. C'est d'une simplicité délicieuse. Le bas Joséphine, qui ne remonte pas à la septième génération mais seulement au-dessus du genou à la grande vouge. D'autres modèles ornés de cabochons visibles entre les lanières qui assurent le soulier à glands métalliques "carrelé" de noir ou d'argent, font un effet au moins inattendu. Quelques jeunes personnes exagèrent l'allure martiale et exhibent avec un crânerie quelque peu théâtrale ce charmant costume de "tambour de la garde" dont les couturiers ont fait des "après- midi" dernier cri. La jupe ample et bouffaute retenue aux chevilles, la veste à brandebourgs et le gilet de peau blanche sont d'une élégance cavalière très appréciée. L'approche des vacances nous amène quelques déplacements vestimentaires. La pudeur si diversement située suivant les modes et les climats paraît avoir émigré une fois de plus. Les élégantes lasses de faire voir des jambes qu'on ne remarque plus, ont décidé de fermer strictement les jupes et de faire prendre l'air à leurs bras. Déjà quelques couturies pratiques ont créé pour la ville des corsages sans manches. C'est à la fois économique et original. Modèle "Damier" de Bakst Un bien joli pour l'été. Vous emportez, madame, une ombrelle conique, bien étroite, comme on en fait beaucoup présentement. En même temps vous mettez sur votre chevelure très haute, le plus vertigineux de vos chapeaux hauts: et toute la journée, vous jouez à faire entrer A la grognarde sous l'ombrelle l'édifice de votre coiffure. C'est une espèce de jeu de bilboquet. On n'y devient pas habile du premier coup. Pour peu que l'on s'y applique avec soin, et qu'en même temps l'on marche sur des talons-échasses, avec des jupes étroites, que de désinvolture, que de grâce! "Les palmes" De plus en plus courtes, les chemises qui s'arrêtent bien plus haut que les genoux et commencent bien plus bas que la gorge, auront bientôt la dimension d'un mouchoir de poche petit format. Fendues sur le côté - pourquoi? - elles prennent peu de place, alors que suivant la formule "tout augmente," nos dessons sont de plus en plus réduits. Les broderies plus variées nous offrent des ornements moins connus. Mais parmi ces ornements l'oiseau triomphe. L' "hirondelle" est artistement brodée sur la toile fine. Il n'est pas de joli femme dernier cri dont le linge ne soit ainsi paré. Chemise mignonette FIRST ANNIVERSARY NUMBER NEW YORK TOPICS AND INTERNATIONAL COURIER. DATE OF PUBLICATION, JULY 25, 1914 AN EXCELLENT OPPORTUNITY FOR DISCRIMINATING ADVERTISERS. Mary Elizabeth Candy Shop and Tea Room A Charming, Restful Spot in New York City and Boston 392 & 291 FIFTH AVENUE 3 TEMPLE PLACE, BOSTON Candies Sold by Leading Dealers EverywherePresident Board of Directors Mrs. Johnson W. Straight The Minnesota Association Mrs. J. B. Gilfillan St. Paul Opposed to Woman Suffrage Minneapolis Vice-Presidents July 13, 1914 Mrs. Alfred Pillsbury Mrs. E. C. Stringer Minneapolis St. Paul Mrs. Geo. H. Christian Mrs. E. Pennington Minneapolis Minneapolis Mrs. D. F. DeWolf Mrs. A. T. Stebbins St. Paul Rochester Mrs. J. E. Ricketts Mrs. C. E. Conant St. Paul Wells Mrs. Morton Barrows Mrs. G. Stamm St. Paul St. Paul Mrs. WM. Plant Treasurer St. Paul Miss. I. M. Schemmel Miss Caroline Fairchild St. Paul St. Paul Secretary Mrs. Walter Rasmussen Mrs. Frank E. McGray St. Paul St. Paul Mrs. WM. H. Lee Honorary Vice-President Minneapolis Mrs. Daniel R. Noyes Mrs. Anna Lawshe St. Paul St. Paul Mrs. H. S. Fairchild St Paul Hon. Woodrow Wilson Mr. President:- Our association extends to you an expression of its appreciation of your recent action on the suffrage question. Thousands of women all over our country , who, because they do not raise their voices in blatant demands, have no less serious convictions upon the subject, applaud our statesmen in the White-House whose firm stand has prevented further consideration of the question by the federal government. Very truly yours, Mrs. J. W. Straight-[*ACK'D SEP 17 1914 T.M.H.*] [*THE WHITE HOUSE SEP 17 1914 RECEIVED*] Balboa, Canal Zone. July 15, 1914, President of the United States, His Excellency Woodrow Wilson, Sir:- With all deference for your high position, the highest in the gift of the peopls, and with great admiration for the Splendid ability shown by you in handling the momentous problems which have come to your hands as Chief Executive of the Nation. Your address to Congress was magnificent in that it thrilled with admiration end made those of even the humbler walks of life feel that they were really a part of the government and that the new President was not far from them, that he had feelings like as we had, with sympathies in common, in fact a real human being. And it has been a source of real satisfaction to feel that we have a President who is able, fearless, and altogether sincere, One who is able to meet the enemies of justice and liberty and fight the insidious lobbies and the despoilers and usurpers of the peopless rights and privileges. Every intelligent honest man must admire your noble endeavor in their behalf thus far And God grant your health and courage may continue good for the problems to be met and solved. That you may make the fight for the good of the whole people along right lines, if it takes two more summers and wiriters, But there is one important question upon which there seems to be a painful lack of enthusiasm and consideration upon the part of many or our high officials, Mr President, during the past winter when a committee of good women called upon you in the interest of Woman Suffrage, you politely informed them that you could not do anything for them, that Women Suffrage Was not written in the Democratic Platform and that it was an issue for the States to deal with individually, and with that politely dismissed the chosen spokesman of the grandest body of women that ever lived on the face of God's green earth, More than ten miliiongood women of America, mothers, daughters,sisters, the flower of the women of the world, good enough to be the wives of the best men living or dead and too good for a vast number. Good enough to be the mothers of presidents and legislators, of governors of states and mayors of great cities; good enough to be the mothers of college professors and presidents, Ah! and with bared bowed head, while I pen the following, though I am unworthy to speak the words; in that noble army of American women (with all reverence I speak it ) there are tens of thousands as good, as pure, as lovely, as the one who mothered the Child of Bethlehem. Mr President, I am but a humble citizen, but my sense of justice and fair play and my Love of the U.S.A. and for the good women [*57788*]#2 [and for the good women] of our great nation, impels me to speak out in protest against the injustice and indifference on the part of high officials toward the appeals of our women to exercise their right of suffrage. Mr President, how can we reconcile this attitude of indifference upon the part of so many public officials toward a great fundamental question like the above with War of the Rebellion when we sacrificed thousands of our fellow men and millions of dollars worth of property to preserve the Union and to set over a million indolent, ignorant, irresponsible negroes free. And then granting them the right of suffrage. And yet, Mr President, in this enlightened day of Progressive Democracy the indolent, indifferent negro only two short centuries out of a complete savage state has been accorded the right of suffrage for forty years while the highest type of American womanhood have been denied that their just privilege. It is enough to make the angels in heaven weep and look down in pity and dismay. And strong honest men with red blood in their veins might well hang their heads in shame. How long will we continue in this state of lethargy toward our good women? The Democratic Administration has left no stone unturned to insure justice to the nations beyond our borders. We have looked upon the atrocities committed in Mexico with the greatest forbearance. We have taken measures to insure reparation for the injustice done to Colombia. We have even struck out a plank in the superb Democratic platform and created dissention among our legislators to make sure that no offense or injustice would be done to our British brother across the sea. But Mr President, what of the great body of American womanhood? They are knocking at the door of justice. It is high time that their cause be taken up. Mr President, we have read your inspiring messages and the strong and able declarations of many of our strong and able officials. A passage of Scripture which I have heard quoted many times in Sunday School may well apply in connection with these splendid declarations. "Though we speak with the tongues of men and of angels” and ignore the women of America in their just appeal our “words will become as sounding brass and tinkling cymbals". Very respectfully, H. Bleuther President Woodrow Wilson, The White House, Washington, D.C. 57789[*89*] [*Ackgd 7/21/14*] [*THE WHITE HOUSE JUL 21 1914 RECEIVED*] NEBRASKA STATE ASSOCIATION OPPOSED TO WOMAN SUFFRAGE Executive Committee Mrs. Edward Porter Peck, Chairman Mrs. Henry W. Yates Mrs. John C. Cowin Mrs. J. W. Griffith Mrs. W. H. Koenig Mrs. WM. Archibald Smith, Sec'y 108 South 36th Street Mrs. A. D. Sears Fremont, Neb. Miss Maud May Fremont, Neb. Mrs. Charles Dodge Fremont, Neb. Mrs. L. F. Crofoot Mrs. Gerrit Fort Mrs. John L. Webster Mrs. Helen Arion Lewis Mrs. J. W. Crumpacker Special Representative National Association 586 Bee Building, Omaha Mrs. Fred W. Ashton Grand Island, Neb. Mrs. S. H. Burnham Lincoln, Neb. Mrs. Arthur Crittenden Smith Mrs. T. J. Mackay Mrs. F. N. Conner Miss Janet M. Wallace Mrs. Frank J. Hoel, Treasurer 110 South 34th Street Mrs. Helen Knox Hollenbeck Fremont, Neb. Mrs. J. D. Whitmore Grand Island, Neb. July fifteen, 1 9 1 4 To the President: Sir.- Representing the Nebraska Association Opposed to Woman Suffrage, I take pleasure in expressing to your Excellency our appreciation of the attitude taken in your recent interview with the suffragist delegation. We believe that the reasons assigned by you for denying the request of the suffragists are valid, and must finally prevail. We want your Excellency to know that a majority of the women of Nebraska are opposed to equal suffrage, and we expect the vote on the pending constitutional amendment in this State to show an overwhelming majority of men who are likewise opposed. While we have taken no census of adult Nebraska woman who are opposed to equal suffrage, there are a number of evidences leading directly to the conclusion that less than 25 per cent of the women of the State are in favor of the franchise. Our Association has taken up the task of reducing the percentage. We find that the arguments advanced by our speakers and writers are having a very gratifying effect upon the minds of both men and women. Assuring you that the position you have taken in the matter is warmly endorsed by the rank and file of the Nebraska Association Opposed to Woman Suffrage, I am Very respectfully yours, May E. Peck (Mrs. E. P. Peck) Chairman Executive Committee Nebraska State association Opposed to Woman Suffrage [*57790*][*89*] [*ACK'D Jul 16 1914 C.T.R.*] [*THE WHITE HOUSE JUL 16 1914 RECEIVED*] VIRGINIA ASSOCIATION OPPOSED TO WOMAN SUFFRAGE 1912 President Miss Jane M. Rutherfoord 822 W. Grace Street. Honorary Vice-President Mrs. William F. Gray Secretary & Treasurer Mrs. Chiles M. Ferrell 1714 Grove Avenue. Vice-Presidents Mrs. Hunsdon Cary Mrs. Authur P. Wilmer Miss Annie Rose Walker Mrs. James Lyons Executive Board Mrs. Henry Taylor Mrs. George Bryan Mrs. Mann S. Valentine Mrs. James Lyons Mrs. Thomas Cary Johnson Miss Anna Boykin Mrs. J. W. Henson Mrs. E. A. Ezekiel Mrs. Lewis L. Strauss Mrs. Edmund Strudwick Mrs. Henry Harwood Miss Martha Robinson Miss Augusta Daniel Mrs. John C. Freeman Mrs. E. V. Valentine Mrs. James Dooley Mrs. Robert Whittet, Jr. Mrs. James D. Crump Mrs. William Powers Miss Maria Blair Mrs. Bland S. Smith Advisory Board Mr. John L. Williams Mr. James G. Tinsley Mr. Henry Lee Valentine Mr. E. V. Valentine Dr. Stewart McGuire Mr. Samuel B. Love Mr. Rutherfoord Rose Mr. Langbourne M. Williams Mr. J. Scott Parrish Richmond, Va. July 15th 1914 To His Excellency Hon Woodrow Wilson President of the United States. Dear Mr. President The Virginia Association opposed to Woman Suffrage desires to express to your Excellency their appreciation and thanks for your attitude in regard to the question of Woman Suffrage at the time of your reception of the delegation of suffragists in Washington on June thirtieth. Very respectfully Jane M. Rutherfoord Pres Va Association opposed to Woman Suffrage [*57791*][*THE WHITE HOUSE JUL 19 1914 RECEIVED*] MASSACHUSETTS ASSOCIATION OPPOSED TO THE FURTHER EXTENSION OF SUFFRAGE TO WOMEN OFFICERS ROOM 615, KENSINGTON BUILDING President BOYLSTON AND EXETER STREETS MRS. JAMES M. CODMAN BOND Vice-Presidents MISS ANNA L. DAWES TELEPHONE NO. 3468 BACK BAY MRS. CHARLES E. GUILD _____________________ MRS. CHARLES D. HOMANS EDUCATION AND ORGANIZATION COMMITTEE MISS AGNES IRWIN Chairman MRS. FRANCES C. LOWELL MRS. WILLIAM LOWELL PUTNAM MRS. ROBERT S. RUSSELL COUNTY COMMITTEE MRS. HENRY M. WHITNEY Chairman Treasurer, pro tem. MRS. A. H. PARKER MRS. JAMES M. CODMAN, PUBLICITY COMMITTEE Walnut Street, Chairman Brookline, Mass. MRS. HENRY PRESTON WHITE FINANCE COMMITTEE Recording Secretary Chairman MISS E. C. POST MRS. JOHN BALCH Corresponding Secretary MRS. CHARLES P. STRONG EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE THE OFFICERS and MISS MARY S. AMES MRS. JOHN BALCH MRS. ROBERT S. BRADLEY MRS. EDWARD B. COLE MRS. J. RANDOLPH COOLIDGE MISS SARAH H. CROCKER MISS ELIZABETH H. HOUGHTON MISS ELIZABETH JOHNSON MRS. HENRY P. KIDDER MRS. HERBERT LYMAN MRS. AUGUSTUS H. PARKER MRS. WILLIAM LOWELL PUTNAM MRS. BENJAMIN L. ROBINSON MRS. RICHARD M. SALTONSTALL MISS EVELYN SEARS MISS ELIZABETH P. SOHIER MRS. BARRETT WENDELL MRS. HENRY PRESTON WHITE [*89*] [*ACK'D JUL 20 1914 T.M.H.*] July seventeen, 1914. To His Excellency, The President of the United States. On behalf of the Massachusetts Association Opposed to the Further Extension of Suffrage to Women, I desire to extend our most sincere thanks for the statement which you recently made to the delegation of club women who called on you under the auspices of the Women's Congressional Union. It was with particular satisfaction we noted the declaration that, as you viewed it, woman suffrage was a matter for settlement by the individual states and not by the federal government. Many of us have long held that one of the great weaknesses of our general civic life has been the steady assumption of municipal functions by the state authorities, and state powers by the national government. Responsibility, as we regard it, makes for growth and education. By reason of your words we have become doubly convinced of the soundness of our reasoning along this line. But your words have also given us encouragement that Congress itself will appreciate the significance of what you have said, and later will reflect your judgment. During the past few years we have feared thet Congress through a combination of the more sparsely populated states which already have women suffrage, might force the amendment on us. The enfranchisement of women by federal authority or under federal impetus, would be unfair for many reasons. Judging from population conditions alone as revealed by the last United States census, there are grounds for believing that, taking the population totals as a whole, it would be a gross violation of the rights of the majority of the people of the United States. Much, for example, has been made of the fact that ten states already have granted the vote to women. It is to be doubted though, if it is appreciated that Massachusetts alone has a population 800,000 in excess of six of the ten states in question. [*57792*] The City of Boston alone has a population in excess of the total population of the suffrage states Wyoming, Idaho, and Arizona. When in 1895, the question of woman suffrage was submitted to the people of Massachusetts, women as well as men being allowed to vote, the opposition vote cast 187,837 which was 42,000 in excess of the population of the entire suffrage state of Wyoming, at the last census. There is still another side which deserves attention. In Massachusetts we have 55,927 more women than men. In the ten suffrage states on the other hand, the males predominate by over one million. It is with regret we are obliged to admit that in the woman suffrage campaign of today, as being waged throughout the country, a new not is being struck which we have heard with alarm. The vote itself by many of the leaders is regarded simply as an incident. The workers are reaching far beyond that goal. The growing affiliation of the socialist and suffrage organizations cannot be ignored. They march arm in arm in their parades and they campaign from neighboring soap boxes on street corners. In the recent parade in Boston for the suffrage cause the socialist delegation was one of the most impressive in line. The feminist theories are also taking such hold, especially among the aggressive missionaries of the cause, that many who in the past have viewed the suffrage question as an interesting and somewhat humorous discussion among women, have aligned themselves on our side not because of any special antipathy to woman suffrage, but because of the fear of what it may lead to, in the destruction of the American home and family. The 25,000 adult women of Massachusetts who are enrolled in our organization, all of whom stand behind this letter, are not shirkers in the field of the world's work. Our position of opposition has been taken because we have a genuine fear that large activities which we are now carrying on, may be seriously hampered if the franchise is extended. The women of Massachusetts today have recognition on nearly all of the great public boards, in the cities and towns of the state, and in the state government itself. In many cases, our rights to so serve are guaranteed by statute law, and again the privilege has been given free out of hand. Day by day, without the red torch or the street corner gas light, members of our association have been doing the work which cam to hand in trying to make this a better word. We have never felt the need to apologize for the stability of thought and the willingness of service which we have contributed to the state and communities in general. [*55793*] Respectfully yours, Ms. James M. Codman President.MRS. CLINTON H. MOORE, PRESIDENT 328 EAST BROADWAY MRS. THEODORE SIMONS, SECRETARY 510 WEST QUARTZ STREET MRS. W. H. MERRIMAN, TREASURER 809 WEST GRANITE STREET Montana Association Opposed to Woman Suffrage VICE PRESIDENTS: MRS. C. H. BUCHER MRS. J. M. WHITE MRS. JOHN NEVES MRS. W. J. CHRISTIE MRS. J. M. HOWARD MRS. E. B. HOWELL Ack'd Jul 31 1914 T. M. H. Butte, Montana July 25, 1914. To the President of the United States, Washington, D. C. The White House Sir:- Jul 31 1914 Received Permit me to express for the members of the Montana Association Opposed to Woman Suffrage their appreciation of your attitude on the question of Woman Suffrage as indicated in your interview with a delegation of suffragists concerning the Bristow-Mondell amendment. I have the honor to be your obedient servant, Mrs. Clinton H. Moore. President Montana Association Opposed to Woman Suffrage. 89 57794CHAIRMAN MRS. JEWETT W. ADAMS VICE PRESIDENTS MRS. R. G. WITHERS MRS. L. D. FOLSOM MRS. J. E. PICKARD MRS. C. L. HARWOOD MRS. FRANK BELL MRS. F. J. PECK MRS. FRANK M. LEE MRS. R. L. FULTON MRS. JOHN HENDERSON MRS. T. A. BRANDON SECRETARY MRS. FRED STADTMULLER CORRESPONDING SECRETARY MISS KATHERINE COLLINS TREASURER MRS. H. W. HILL The Nevada Association of Women Opposed to Equal Suffrage [ACK'D AUG 4 1919 C.T.H.] EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MRS. JEWETT W. ADAMS, Chairman MRS. R. G. WITHERS MRS. FRED STADTMULLER MRS. V. L. RICKETTS MRS. F. N. FLETCHER MRS. FRANK M. LEE MRS. C. L. HARWOOD MRS. R. L. FULTON ADVISORY COMMITTEE MRS. FRANK BELL MRS. GEORGE SUTHERLAND MRS. L. D. FOLSOM MRS. F. J. PECK MRS. ERNEST GREGORY MRS. M. SCHEELINE MRS. A. E. KIMBALL MRS. J. C. MARTIN MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE MRS. JOHN GREGORY, Carson City MRS. A. L. HAZLETT MRS. H. G. COMSTOCK MRS. A. N. SALISBURY MRS. CHARLES STEVENSON MISS KATHERINE COLLINS MRS. E. M. STEININGER MRS. W. C. BLACK Carson City Nevada July 31st 14 [*89*] The President The White House Washington D.C. [THE WHITE HOUSE AUG -4 1914 RECEIVED] I wish to express my thanks for the attitude taken by you June 30th in your interview with the suffragettes. Believe me most appreciatively. Yours very truly Emma L. Adams State Chairman (Mrs Jewett W.) 57795CATT, Carrie Chapman, New York City, September 9, 1914. (Addressed to Sen. C. S. Thomas) Or behalf of the International Women Suffrage Alliance asks for an interview with the President, together with Rosika Schwimmer, to present a petition in behalf of mediation in the European War. See 1645-Mediation [*89*] 57796 Women's Political Union of New Jersey Equal Suffrage Votes for Women Women's Political Union of New Jersey Headquarters: 79 Hasley Street, Newark, N. J. Telephone 3150 Mulberry. OFFICERS President, Mrs. Mina C. Van Winkle, Newark Vice Presidents Treasurer Miss Julia S. Hurlbut, Morristown Mrs. Frank H. Sommer, Newark Mrs. F. E. Sturgis, Westfield Chairman Finance Committee Mrs. H. R. Reed, Leonis Mrs. Frank W. Smith, Westfield Mrs. H. B. Barlett, Bogota Legislative Chairman Mrs. Michael O' Shaughnessy, Short Hills Mrs. Everett Colby, West Orange Miss Sara Esterbook, Rahway Legislative Secretary Miss Sarah Crowell, Hammonton Mrs. R. T. Newton, Nutley Miss Edna C. Wyckoff, Hightstown Secretary and State Organizer Mrs. R. T. Newton, Nutley Mrs. M. J. Reynolds, Newark Advisory Board Mr. William Fellowes Morgan Hon. Charles O'Conner Hennessy Rev. Henry R. Ross Dr. Addison B. Poland Mr. Jesse Lynch Williams Rev. Charles S. Kemble Mr. Frank H. Sonner Rev. J. J. McKeever Mr. Henry Carless Mr. Frank W. Smith Mr. Arther R. Rule Mr. A. W. MacDougall Mr. Richard Stevens Rev. Edgar Swan Wiers Mr. Everett Colby Prof J. C. Monaghan Mr. J. A. H. Hopkins Mr. Jon Cotton Dana Mr. Frederick L. Hofman Dr. Charles L. Thompson MR. Edward D. Page Dr. William E. Bohn Mr. L. H. Sage Ackgd 09/24/14 September 23, 194 The White House 89 Mr. Joseph Tumulty, Sep 24 1914 White House, Washington, D. C. Received My dear Mr. Tumulty: The Women's Political Union is forwarding under another cover to President Wilson a petition upon which his signature is solicited. We are quietly seeking the best Democratic endorsements and therefore ask that you kindly add your name to the same petition when it goes through your hands for return to our office. We turn to the President and to you because of your advocacy of "States' Rights" and gratefully anticipate your favorable reply. Sincerely, Mina C. Van Winkle President. 57797Women's Political Union of New Jersey HEADQUARTERS: 79 HALSEY STREET, NEWARK, N.J. TELEPHONE 3150 MULBERRY OFFICERS President, MRS. MINA C. VAN WINKLE, Newark Vice-Presidents MISS JULIA S. HURLBUT, Morristown MRS. F. E. STURGIS, Westfield MRS. H. R. REED, LEONIA MRS. H. B. BARTLETT, Bogota MRS. MICHAEL O'SHAUGHNESSY, Short Hills MISS SARA ESTERBROOK, Rahway MISS SARAH CROWELL, Hammonton MISS EDNA C. WYCKOFF, Hightstown MRS, R. T. NEWTON, Nutley Treasurer MRS. FRANK H. SOMMER, Newark Chairman Finance Committee MRS. FRANK W. SMITH, Westfield Legislative Chairman MRS. EVERETT COLBY, West Orange Legislative Secretary MRS. R. T. NEWTON, Nutley Secretary and State Organizer MRS. M. J. REYNOLDS, Newark ADVISORY BOARD Mr. William Fellowes Morgan Hon. Charles O'Connor Hennessy Rev. Henry R. Rose Dr. Addison B. Poland Mr. Jesse Lynch Williams Rev. Charles S. Kemble Mr. Frank H. Sommer Rev. J. J. McKeever Mr. Henry Carless Mr. Frank W. Smith Mr. Arthur R. Rule Mr. A. W. MacDougall Mr. Richard Stevens Rev. Edgar Swan Wiers Mr. Everett Colby Prof. J. C. Monaghan Mr. J. A. H. Hopkins Mr. John Cotton Dana Mr. Frederick L. Hoffman Dr. Charles L. Thompson Mr. Edward D. Page Dr. WIlliams E. Bohn Mr. L. H. Sage September 23, 1914. His Excellency, Hon. Woodrow Wilson, President of the United States, Washington, D.C. Dear Sir: The petition herewith enclosed has been issued by the Women's Political Union in order to secure important signatures of citizens of New Jersey. The signatures will be used to strengthen our appeal when we go before the "Democratic Platform Committee" at Trenton on September twenty-ninth. We respectfully solicit your signature because it will win for our movement much valuable sympathy and it will at the same time reflect you sincere belief in "States' Rights." Sincerely, Mina C. Van Winkle President. 57798We, the undersigned members of the Democratic Party in the State of New Jersey, urge upon our representatives in State Convention assembled, that the platform of 1914 renew the party's promise of 1913 to refer Woman Suffrage to the voters. And we further urge that the platform of 1914 call upon all Democratic voters, when Woman Suffrage is submitted to them, to help fulfill the ideals of the greatest leader of our party and establish in this State a government based upon the consent of the governed. NAME ADDRESS When complete send to WOMEN'S POLITICAL UNION, [25 WEST 45TH STREET, NEW YORK CITY] WOMEN'S POLITICAL UNION 79 Halsey Street, Newark, N.J.BLATCH, Harriet Stanton, New York City, October 19, 1914. Asks for an expression from the President, to be read at a meeting in New York City, by the Women's Political Union, on the question of the relation of war to women. See Women's Political Union 89 57800[*ACK'D NOV 18 1914 C. L. S.*] Forest Service, Washington, D. C. November 13, 1914. [*(Note Presidential acknmt.)*] [*89*] The President, The White House. My dear Mr. President: I am only a woman, only a clerk in one of the Departments of Uncle Sam's Government, but while out in Utah, just before my transfer back to Washington, I had the privilege of casting my first and only Presidential vote--for you. To be sure the Mormon Hierarchy issued its mandate on the eve of election and the State obediently went Republican, but the Democracy of the country won out, and my vote, though it counted for nothing in the result, yet has constituted a sort of occult bond between the acts of your administration and me, ever since it was cast. I have watched your course as President and have felt an inner sympathy with your every move. The precedents you broke and the precedents you established in the beginning were those that should be broken and those that were right to establish. I watched your course regarding Mexico and recognized with a spiritual fervor that is hard to express the development of your patient watchful waiting policy, which has been so abundantly vindicated hitherto. The wonderful patience you have shown has been the thing above all others I have admired, for I have always felt that patience is God's most God-like attribute and the one least cultivated in general among men. Even your course in regard to woman suffrage I have sympathized with, for being [*57801*]The President, 2. Southern-born I have recognized the force of the arguments advanced by Southerners in general against it in connection with the Negro problem they have to deal with. It seemed to me to be well that woman suffrage should work out its own salvation by means of campaigns of education through the Southern and all other States still opposed to it. But of late there has been an urge upon me to suggest a line of thought for your consideration that I believe you will appreciate. God, in His first Spiritual- Ideal creation made man like unto Himself, a complete being in one bodily manifestation; in His second substantial-material creation, (see the first and second chapters of Genesis) He separated Himself into two opposing bodily manifestations--two opposing forces--two creative principles that govern all Nature. Expressed in occult language these creative principles are Strength, Fatherhood, Wisdom--S ubstance, Motherhood, Love. Reduced to two terms--Spirit and Ether. The balance of these principles is maintained in inanimate Nature and the lower animal kingdom, but man, endowed with Free-will, has disturbed the balance of these forces in the human kingdom, and gradually the masculine element--Strength--has exerted itself selfishly and dominated the hitherto pliable feminine element, substance- motherhood-Love. Because of this it has not attained to its own highest and fullest development as Wisdom. Do you not see in the woman movement of the day something deeper than mere feminine unrest? It is the inner urge to restore a normal balance. It is part of a deep spiritual movement of Progress of the Race. It is the next step necessary to the establishment of a proper 57802 The President, 3. proportionate cooperation, without which neither can attain its best development. The feminine cannot longer be suppressed and oppressed. See in Europe what this masculine dominance has brought about! Do you think that if women had had a say in the affairs of European Government that the present war would have been possible? The Mothers of Men would not so have sacrificed them. See in the final settlement of the world's problem, when it shall be settled, first a swing of the pendulum probably towards feminine domination, which will in all naturalness be rendered absolutely necessary in Europe after the war, by reason of the numerical preponderance of women--and then a balance struck for a long period of beautiful cooperative development between the two forces--the two creative principles. May it not be possible in the United States to bring about this cooperation, this beautiful balance without the preliminary upheaval? Beyond what I have written, I have come to regard you as the President of all the People, the President of the common People as no other President has been since the early days of the Republic. Further, I have grown to see that you are our Special National Providence, called, like Queen Esther, to the seat of Power for just this cataclysmic period of Earth's history. Seek Wisdom from within, on this subject, and listen if you be not called to be the President of the Women, not only of the United States, but of the World, in a sense you have not hitherto dreamed! May “Infinite Love and Wisdom clothe you safely round," and continually guide, protect and inspire you! Very sincerely, Mary M Childs [*+*] [*57803*]Women and War. 1 At a recent peace meeting in Kenosha, the Kenosha County Political Equality League distributed thousands of these circulars: Take this home! Read it! Think it over! The working men of Europe are fighting the battle of the kings. The wives and mothers of these men must pay the price of the war in sorrow and poverty. The men themselves were forced to leave their work to face death against guns that shoot 750 shots per minute. The women are carrying on their work at home. In Germany they are harvesting the crops. In France they are driving street cars. In Belgium they are fighting side by side with their husbands. Now the Germans are drilling the 16-year-old boys for the red fields of battle. If women must send their sons into battle should they not have a voice in deciding whether war should be declared. Votes for women will mean peace among the nations because—women will never tolerate war! [*57804*]Correspond Attorneys: AVV. PROF. UMBERTO PRANZATARO Professor of the Civil Law at the Royal University of Naples, Italy AVV. GIOVANNI PERICO Editor of the "Italian Bar Journal" Lunge Tevere Mellini 27, Rome Italy - CAIROLI GILIOTTI ATTORNEY AND COUNSELOUR AT LAW 105 WEST MONROE STREET SUITES 1804- 2805, FORT DEARBORN BUILDING PHONE CENRTAL 2966 - OFFICE HOURS: 6:50 A. M. To 6:00 P.M. - CHICAGO, ILL. NOV. 14, 1914 To His Excellency, Woodrow Wilson, President of the United States, WASHINGTON D. C. Dear Mr. President:- I am sending to you under separate cover a copy of my book "Woman Suffrage". I hope you have had the opportunity of reading the other book "problems of Today" which I mailed to you last year. Taking advantage of this opportunity, I beg to say that i was one of your strongest political opponents during last presidential campaign. I felt chagrined at the idea that your book "American History" contained such reflection upon Italians from South Italy, and I thought that my duty was to oppose you, Since then I have been looking the matter up with the purpose in view of ascertaining the source of your information, and I have reached conclusions which justify me in saying that Italians from North Italy, not better than those from the South, were instrumental in furnishing the information which places you in bad light before the Italians at large. There are Italians here, who are not a credit to their country of origin or to their country of adoption. Some of them are criminals others ignorant and illiterate. I must confess that if it was not for the sake of the principle, I would be in sympathy with those who are suggesting drastic laws.[7] [Ackgd 11/1914] [THE WHITE HOUSE NOV 19 1914 RECEIVED] Oklahoma A. & M. STILLWATER, OKLA. Nov. 15, 1914. Mr. Woodrow Wilson Washington, D.C. [*89*] Dear President:- Would you kindly inform me as to your personal views on woman suffrage. This is not a political affair but I ask to know in behalf of a literary society Sincerely, Paul Hendrix 219 College Ave. 57807[89] November 18, 1914 Personal. My dear Miss Childs: I have received your letter of November thirteenth and read it with genuine appreciation. I thank you sincerely for all that it contains that concerns myself. You may be sure that I am deeply impressed with the movement for woman suffrage, but I have thought with you that it could best be worked out, and most solidly and conclusively, if developed from state to state, under the national constitution as it now stands, rather than by attempting a sweeping change in the fundamental law of the nation itself. I think such a change would be running too far and too fast ahead of the general public opinion of the country. Cordially and sincerely yours, Miss Mary M. Childs, Forest Service, Department of Agriculture 57808-COPY- 7 THE WHITE HOUSE, November 18, 1914 89 Personal. My dear Miss Childs: I have received your letter of November thirteenth and read it with genuine appreciation. I thank you sincerely for all that it contains that concerns myself. You may be sure that I am deeply impressed with the movement for woman suffrage, but I have thought with you that it could best be worked out, and most solidly and conclusively, if developed from state to state, under the national constitution as it now stands, rather than by attempting a sweeping change in the funda- mental law of the nation itself. I think such a change would be running too far and too fast ahead of the general public opinion of the country. Cordially and sincerely yours, (signed) WOODROW WILSON Miss Mary M. Childs, Forest Service, Department of Agriculture. 57809HAWTHORNE, J. M., Seattle, Wash., November 19, 1914. Encloses Report of the effect of the efforts of the Congressional Union for Woman Suffrage to defeat Democratic candidates for Congress in Washington. Also encloses report on the causes which led to the reelection of William E. Humphrey to Congress and to the defeat of Judge William Hickman Moore, Democratic candidate. See 300 Washington - H [*89*] [*57810*]Office Phones Residence 5716 37th Avenue Main 2235: A 3538 Phone Tabor 3835 Florence Sharp Manion, M. D. Suite 517 Medical Building Portland, Oregon Nov. 19--1914 Honorable Woodrow Wilson President of the United States As one of your personal admirers, a voter of the state of Oregon whom in sympathy and justice must use her ballot for the enfranchisement of the disbarred sisters, I beg to plead with you to recommend the passage of the Suffrage Amendment in your coming message to Congress. Most Respectfully, Florence S. Manion[89] Congressional Union for Woman Suffrage Executive Committee MISS ALICE PAUL, N.J., CHAIRMAN MISS LUCY BURNS, N.Y., VICE-CHAIRMAN MRS. MARY BEARD, N.Y. MRS. O. H. P. BELMONT, N.Y. MRS. CRYSTAL EASTMAN BENEDICT, N.Y. MRS DONALD R. HOOKER, MD. CHAIRMAN FINANCE COMMITTEE MRS. GILSON GARDNER, WASHINGTON D.C. MISS ELSIE HILL, CONN. MRS WILLIAM KENT, CAL. MRS. LAWRENCE LEWIS, JR., PA. Ackgd 11/24/14 [THE WHITE HOUSE, NOV 24 1914 RECEIVED] HEADQUARTERS 1420 F STREET N. W., WASHINGTON, D.C. [NOV 19, 1919] To the Honorable Woodrow Wilson, President of the United States Whereas: We women, members of the Portland chapter of the Congressional Union in meeting assembled, being voters in the state of Oregon and citizens of the United States wish to extend to our millions of disenfranchised sisters in other states of the Union the freedom, the privileges and the power which comes only thru the ballot. be it resolved, that we, citizens of Portland and the United States, and voters in the state of Oregon, earnestly request that the President of the United States, Mr. Woodrow Wilson, recommend the passage of the Suffrage Amendment in his coming message to Congress, thereby recording his personal sense of justice and fairness to the interests and concerns of the women of this Nation Respectfully submitted Florence S Manion, Secretary 57812DENNISON, Florence, Portland, Oregon, November 20, 1914. Urges the President to recommend, in his next message to Congress, woman suffrage. See 93. [*89*] 57813The White House Nov 28 1914 Received 7 November 20, 1914. 89 The President, White House, Washington, D.C. Sir: Whereas - we, forty women citizens of Portland Oregon, in meeting assembled--being voters in the State of Oregon and citizens of the United States, wish to extend to our millions of unenfranchised sisters in other states of this Union, the freedom, the privileges, and the power which comes only through the Ballot. Be it resolved -- that we citizens of Portland and the United States, and voters in the State of Oregon, earnestly request that the President of the United States, Mr. Woodrow Wilson, --recommend the passage of the Federal Amendment for Woman Suffrage in his coming message to Congress; thereby, recording his personal sense of justice and fairness to the interests and concerns of the women of this Nation. Respectfully, Forty women citizens of The United States 57814 LANGE, Lillian M., Portland, Oregon, November 23, 1914. Requests the President to recommend woman suffrage in his next message to Congress. See 93. [*89*] 57815Congressional Union for Woman Suffrage NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS, 1420 F STREET WASHINGTON, D. C. Colors—Purple, White, and Gold [*VOTES FOR WOMEN*] Executive Committee Miss Alice Paul, N. J. Chairman Miss Lucy Burns, N. Y. Vice-Chairman Mrs. Donald Hooker, Md., Chairman Finance Mrs. Mary Beard, N. Y Mrs. O. H. P. Belmont, N. Y. Mrs. Crystal Eastman Benedict, N. Y. Mrs. Gilson Gardener, D. C. Miss Elsie Hill, Conn. Mrs. Lawrence Lewis, Jr., Pa. Advisory Council Mrs. John Winters Brannan, N. Y. Mrs. Inez Milholland Boissevain, N. Y. Mrs. Harriott Stanton Blatch, N. Y. Mrs. Frank Cothren, N. Y. Mrs. William L. Colt, N. Y. Mrs. Lillian Harris Coffin, Cal. Mrs. George H. Day, Conn. Miss Lavinia Dock, N. Y. Miss Mary Bartlett Dixon, Md. Mrs. John Dewey, N. Y. Mrs. Glendower Evans, Mass. Mrs. Edwin C. Grice, Pa. Mrs. Charlotte Perkins Gilman, N. Y. Mrs. Frederick C. Howe, N. Y. Mrs. F. R. Hazard, N. Y Mrs. Florence Bayard Hilles, Del. Miss Elizabeth R. Hooker, Conn. Miss Ada L. James, Wis. Miss Helen Keller, Mass. Mrs. Florence Kelley, N. Y. Dr. Cora Smith King, Wash. Mrs. William Bross Lloyd, Ill. Mrs. Sophie G. Meredith, Va. Mrs. Lionel S. Marks, Mass. Miss Edythe Wynne Matthison, Conn. Mrs. Marsden Perry, R. I. Mrs. William Prendergast, N. Y. Mrs. Mary Hutcheson Page, Mass. Senator Helen Ring Robinson, Colo. Mrs. John Rogers, N. Y. Prof. Lucy M. Salmon, N. Y. Mrs. Ernest Thompson-Seton, Conn. Mrs. Mina Van Winkle, N. J. Mrs. John Jay, White, D. C. Miss Charlotte Anita Whitney, Cal. Miss Mary E. Woolley, Mass. Mrs. Harvey W. Wiley, D. C. Mrs. Alice Stebbins Wells, Cal. [*THE WHITE HOUSE NOV 28 1914 RECEIVED*] Portland Headquarters 613 Biler Bldg., Portland Oregon November 23, 1914. The President, White House, Washington, D. C. Sir: Whereas, we women, members of the Portland chapter of the Congressional Union in meeting assembled--being voters in the State of Oregon and citizens of the United States, wish to extend to our millions of unenfranchised sisters in other states of this Union, the freedom, the privileges, and the power which comes only through the Ballot. Be it resolved--that we citizens of Portland and the United States, and voters in the State of Oregon, earnestly request that the President of the United States, Mr. Woodrow Wilson,--recommend the passage of the Federal Amendment for Woman Suffrage in his coming message to Congress; thereby, recording his personal sense of justice and fairness to the interests and concerns of the women of this Nation. Respectfully, The Portland Chapter of The Congressional Union [*57816*]ARNOLD, Virginia J., Portland, Oregon, November 24, 1914. Urges the President to recommend woman suffrage in his next message to Congress. See 93. [*89*] 57817BROWN, Genevra Sexton, Portland, Oregon, November 24, 1914. Urges the President to recommend woman suffrage in his next message to Congress. See 93. [*89*] 57818[THE WHITE HOUSE DEC 2- 1914 RECEIVED] Hotel Campbell Portland, Oregon. November 24, 1914. [ACK'D DEC 2 1914 J.A.K] The President White House, Washington, D. C. Sir, I earnestly request of you, as President of the United States, to recommend in your coming [pa]message to Congress the passage of the Federal Amendment for 57819Woman's Suffrage. Respectfully, (Miss) Carol Broom. 578207 November 24, 1914. 89 The President, White House, Washington, D. C. Sir: Whereas, we members of the professions, in meeting assembled--being voters in the State of Oregon and citizens of the United States, wish to extend to our millions of unenfranchised sisters in other states of this Union, the freedom, the privileges, and the power which comes only through the Ballot. Be it resolved--that we citizens of Portland and the United States, and voters in the State of Oregon, earnestly request that the President of the United States, Mr. Woodrow Wilson, -- recommend the passage of the Federal Amendment for Woman Suffrage in his coming message to Congress; thereby, recording his personal sense of justice and fairness to the interests and concerns of the women of this Nation. Respectfully, Twelve Professional women, citizens of the United States.7 The White House Nov 30 1914 Received Portland, Ore, Nov. 24, 1914. The President, White House, Washington, D.C. 89 Sir: WHEREAS, We, the members and friends of the Psychology Club, in meeting assembled, being voters in the State of Oregon, and citizens of the United States, wish to extend to our millions of unenfranchised sisters in other states of this Union, the freedom, the privileges and the power which comes only through the Ballot, BE IT RESOLVED- That we, the citizens of Portland and the United States, and voters in the State of Oregon, earnestly request that the President of the United States, Mr. Woodrow Wilson, - recommend the passage of the Federal Amendment for Woman Suffrage in his coming message to Congress; thereby record- ing his personal sense of justice and fairness to the interests and concerns of the women of this Nation. Respectfully, Ten Hundred Citizens of the United States 57822[*THE WHITE HOUSE, NOV 30, 1914 RECEIVED*] November 24 1914. [*89*] The President, White House, Washington, D. C. Sir: The under signed in meeting assembled--being voters in the State of Oregon and citizens of the United States, wish to extend to our millions of unenfranchised sisters in other states of this Union, the freedom, the privileges, and the power which comes only through the Ballot. Be it resolved-- that we citizens of Portland and the United States, and voters in the State of Oregon, earnestly request that the President of the United States, Mr. Woodrow Wilson,-- recommend the passage of the Federal Amendment for Woman Suffrage in his coming message to Congress; thereby, recording his personal sense of justice and fairness to the interests and concerns of the women of this Nation. Respectfully, Harriet T. Chervin Althea M Wheeler Florence A. Johnson E M Zimmer Virginia M. Bain Helen Freeman Mary E. James Florence D. Strauss Adelaide G. King Minet E Sherman D. M. Eager. Grace M. Lee. A. L. Stewart H. L. Reed. June Wertz G. L Miller M. F. Rule Nettie B. Townsend [*57823*]ACK'D DEC 2 1914 J.A.K. 89 THE WHITE HOUSE DEC 2-1914 RECEIVED President Woodrow Wilson, Washington, D.C. Dear Sir: As a voter in the State of Oregon and a citizen of the United States, I am appealing to you to include in your coming message to Congress a recommendation of the passage of the Federal Amendment for Woman Suffrage. The justice of this amendment is due the women of the United States and righteously precedes in pittance any and every measure or amendment that can possibly be brought before the American people at this time. Trusting you will not lose this opportunity to record your personal fairness toward the concerns and inter- eats of these millions of unenfranchised women of the United States, I remain Respectfully, Elizabeth W. Adams Portland, Oh Nov 27th 1914 57824 [*The White House Dec 6 - 1914 Received*] [*7*] November 27, 1914. [*89*] The President, White House, Washington, D.C. Sir: We, the undersigned in meeting assembled--being voters in the State of Oregon and citizens of the United States, wish to extend to our millions of unenfranchised sisters in other states of this Union, the freedom, the privileges, and the power which comes only through the Ballot. Be it resolved--that we citizens of Portland and the United States, and voters in the State of Oregon, earnestly request that the President of the United States, Mr. Woodrow Wilson, --recommend the passage of the Federal Amendment for Woman Suffrage in his coming message to Congress; thereby, recording his personal sense of justice and fairness to the interests and concerns of the women of this Nation Respectfully, Mrs. R. W. Hart Mrs. Pansy Burton-Coan N. M. Strause Mrs W. H. McVay Mrs. A. H. Leo [*v*] Virginia Arnold Mrs. A. H. Cousins Mabel Grant Morges Mrs C. A. Hart [*57825*][*89*] [*ACK'D DEC 7 1914 J.A.K.*] [*THE WHITE HOUSE DEC 6-1914 RECEIVED*] Portland, Oregon November 27th 1914_ President Woodrow Wilson:- Washington, D.C. Dear Sir:- As a voter in the State of Oregon and a citizen of the United States, I am appealing to you to include in your next message to congress a recommendation of the passage of the [...] [*57826*] Federal Amendment for Woman's Suffrage. This amendment is due the women of the United States as a matter of justice and is of primary importance among any and all measures to be brought before the American people at this time. Trusting that you will not lose this opportunity to record your personal fairness toward the interests and concerns of the millions of unenfranchised woman of the United States. I remain Respectfully Mrs. Pansey Burton-Coau [*57827*][*89*] [*ACK'D DEC 3 1914 J.A.K.*] [*THE WHITE HOUSE DEC 3-1914 RECEIVED*] 735 Hoyt St. Portland Ore. Nov. 27,1914 To the President of the United States, White House Washington D.C. Sir; As a voter of the state of Oregon, I have experienced the benefit to a community in which each citizen [...] [*57828*][...] has the freedom to express his or her opinion by means of the ballot. Will you please, Mr. President, in your coming message to Congress, recommend the passage of the Federal Amendment for Woman Suffrage and save to other purposes the money and strength that will be expended in bringing this about statewise. Most Respectfully Martha Grosvenor Davis. [*57829*][*89*] [*ACK'D NOV 28 1914 C.T.H.*] [*THE WHITE HOUSE NOV 28 1914 RECEIVED*] NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OPPOSED TO WOMAN SUFFRAGE ---------------------- 37 West 39th Street New York City President, MRS. ARTHUR M. DODGE, New York. Vice-Presidents, MISS MARY S. AMES, Boston, Mass. MRS. JOHN B. HERON, Pittsburgh, Pa. MISS ANNE MacILVAINE, Trenton, N. J. Secretary, MRS. Wm. B. GLOVER, Fairfield, Conn. Treasurer, MISS CAROLINE W. STEWART, Glen Ridge, New Jersey. General Secretary, MISS MINNIE BRONSON, New York City. Board of Directors, MRS. JAMES M. CODMAN, Boston, Mass. MISS ALICE H. CHITTENDEN, New York. MRS. HORACE BROCK, Philadelphia, Pa. MRS. ROWLAND G. HAZARD, Peacedale, R. I. MRS. DANIEL A. MARKHAM, Hartford, Conn. MRS. AUGUSTUS GARDNER, Washington, D.C. MRS. EDWARD YARDE BREESE, Trenton, N. J. MRS. H. E. TALBOT, Dayton, Ohio. MISS JANE U. RUTHERFORD, Richmond, Va. MRS. BROOKES BROWN, Vermont. MRS. ALBERTAS T. DUDLEY, Exeter, N. H. New York City, Nov. 27, 1914. Hon. Woodrow Wilson, President of the United States. Your Excellency: Realizing the dismal failure of their cause to get popular indorsement at the polls at the recent election, a delegation of suffragists, we believe for the eighth time, have arranged to plead with you again at an ealy date to lend the great influence of your office as Chief Executive of the Nation towards the Congressional enactment of amendments to the Constitution that would take from the different states the deciding power of the voters, or else allow a small minority of dissatisfied women to annoy the legislature and electors at every session and election with the question of woman suffrage. In the name of more than twenty million mature women in America who are not suffragists, we protest against the enactment of national legislation that would nullify the expressed will of the majority of men and women in the separate states to decide this issue according to their consti-[...] [*57830*] -2- tutional provisions. As a proof of the growing unpopularity of “votes for women" we respectfully submit to you the following facts and figures: 1. Woman suffrage is the only movement among women that is opposed by state and national organization on the part of other women. 2. After 65 years of constant agitation and recruiting on the part of suffragists, their national membership, estimated on representation of 53 suffrage associations certified to by their credentials committee at their recent national convention at Nashville, is under 200,000 for the entire United States, or less than one per cent of the 24, 555, 754 mature women in America. It is also strikingly significant that in the states where women vote, and where it is natural to look for the most women organized to help obtain the franchise for their sisters, if beneficial, only 6,700 members of suffrage associations appear to exist according to the credential report; and none of the four oldest suffrage states, Colorado, Utah, Wyoming and Idaho, was interested enough to represent itself by delegation at the national suffrage convention. 3. The defeats at the recent elections on woman suffrage were strikingly in proportion to the preponderance of women in the population, and to the proportion of married men, who were directly influenced by their wives in voting on this question, according to the following table, compiled from the U.S. Census: [*57831*]Men to Women Married Men Majority Against Woman Suffrage: Ohio 104 to 11 58% 182,000 Missouri 105 " " 56% 140,000 Nebraska 111 " " 54% 11,500 North Dakota 118 " " 50% 12,000 South Dakota 122 " " 50.4% 9,000 Whereas Montana and Nevada voted for suffrage with these ratios: Majority Against Woman Suffrage: Nevada 179 " " 41% 2,000 Montana 152 " " 42% (indefinite) 500 Montana and Nevada are thus shown to be the only states of the seven where over 3/5 of the population is male, and over half the mature male population is unmarried, and much further significance is attached to this comparison when we reflect that even in these two states, the settles communities where permanent homes are most numerous, voted against suffrage in some cases nearly two to one, with the exception of Goldfield and Tonopah, where the socialist vote was exceedingly strong. Besides, Nevada and Montana have often been called the "blackest and wettest states in the Union" by the suffragists themselves. In Nevada, a direct appeal by two officers of their suffrafe organization. In Montana, the W.C.T.U. was denied a place in a suffrage parada for fear of offending the "liquor interests". The defeat of the "cause" in the other five states, coming as a supplement to the overwhelming defeats of suffrage at the polls in 1913 in Ohio, Wisconsin and Michigan, is an indication that "votes for women" are repudiated decisively in the most progressive and populous communities. 4. A favority argument wuth the suffragists is that [*57832*]-4- "the women should be consulted" in politics. We ask that the women be consulted on this issue above all others. The suffragists, on the other hand, dare not propose "letting the women decide" and their most famous advocates and apologists have specifically declined to approve the will of the majority of women. But we would have every statesman and scholar in America seriously consider the fact that the vote against woman suffrage in the recent election corresponded with the proportion of women available to advise their husbands, fathers, and sons, and brothers on the franchise question. 5. These great popular majorities against woman suffrage in the last three years have been, in the case of single states (Michigan, Wisconsin, Ohio, and Missouri) double, triple and quadruple the total majorities by which suffrage was established in five states- California, Washington, Kansas, Arizona and Oregon, where the total pluralities aggregated only 44,000. 6. The defeat of woman suffrage at second elections, where the most popular education on the subject was present, have been so decisive as to demonstrate a constantly growing opposition to "votes for women" in proportion to the increase of public enlightenment as to the radical tendencies and revolutionary alliances of its advocates. Michigan defeated suffrage in 1912 by 760 votes- in 1913 by 96,112; Ohio defeated suffrage in 1912 by 87,000- in 1914 by 182,000. 7. It is the avowed purpose of the suffragists to sweep aside the decisions of popular majorities by national legislation, as announced at their recent convention by their congressional leader, who said the national amendment they desire [*57833*]-5-. "would make the Governor of a State powerless to stop suffrage". She alluded to the Governor of Wisconsin, who vetoed a second submission of suffrage to the electors immediately after its defeat at the polls by 91,000 majority. That the suffragists are not advocating merely a national initiative law in the Shafroth- Palmer amendment is proved by their overwhelming refusal, in convention assembled, to approve any national initiative and referendum legislation not having for its object the enfranchisement of women. We are confident that the Chief Executive of this great Nation will not lend his influence to the cause of a small minority of women who seek to gain their own ends by undemocratic disregard of both states' rights and the will of the people. As for the threats and demands the suffragists will make you in the name of the voting women of eleven suffrage states, their absolute impotence to control or deliver the vote of enfranchised women is proved by the following facts: The“blacklist" against Congressmen and Senators was a suffrage boomerang; the “war on Democrats" another. Their failure in National convention to get the support of suffrage states was a third proof of their political poverty. And the well known indifference of most women who have the ballot to use it at all, much less at the dictation of suffrage leaders, is a final demonstration that the National American Woman Suffrage Association is not a political power, but a mere state of mind with a small, nervous, but noisy fraction of women who are discontented with the democracy that has made the United States greatest among the nations of the earth. [*57834*]-6-. We feel entirely confident that you will re-affirm to this delegation of suffragists your opposition to national legislation designed to throttle the will of the people and the principles of local self-government, and impose upon women a political burden, to remain free from which the overwhelming majority consider and esteem a precious privilege. Very respectfully, National Association Opposed to Woman Suffrage. Mrs Arthur M. Dodge President. [*57835*]A.W. LAFFERTY THIRD OREGON DISTRICT RICHARD L. MERRICK PRIVATE SECRETARY AND SPECIAL ASSISTANT IN DEPARTMENTAL MATTERS WASHINGTON ADDRESS 486 HOUSE OFFICE BUILDING PORTLAND ADDRESS DURING VACATIONS OF CONGRESS 733 PITTOCK BLOCK House of Representative U.S. Washington, D.C. 733-36 Pittock Block, Portland, Oregon. November 27, 1914. ACK'D DEC2 1914 J.A.K The White House DEC 2-1914 RECEIVED The President: I favor nation-wide equal suffrage. At the request of the Congressional Union for Woman Suffrage, I respectfully state that in my opinion it would be meet and proper for the Executive to recommend equal suffrage in the forthcoming annual message to the Congress. With high regard, Very truly yours, A.W. Lafferty [*89*] [*57836*][*ACK'D DEC 3 1914*] [*89*] B. LEE PAGET MORTGAGE LOANS 304-5-6 FAILING BUILDING PORTLAND, OREGON Phone Main 2356 [*THE WHITE HOUSE DEC 3 - 1914 RECEIVED*] Nov 28th, 1914 Hon. Woodrow Wilson President of the United States Washington, D.C. Dear Sir: My citizenship in the United States is probably my only valid excuse for trespassing with this letter, except that I might add that I have just concluded an unsuccessful campaign as Democratic Candidate for State Treasurer. With this possible exception there is no question but that the results of our State election have abundantly justified the action taken two years ago in granting Woman Suffrage in the State. The people of Oregon undoubtedly favor strongly, National Suffrage for women and I sincerely trust that your next message will contain some favorable comment on this important issue, and I shall be doubly pleased if you also indicate a favorable attitude toward the question of National Prohibition which is bound to be regarded in the near future as a vital issue, and I trust no other Party will steal this thunder. Yours respectfully, B. Lee Paget [*57837*]"Speak to the People that they go Forward." Oregon Woman's Christian Temperance Union PRESIDENT MRS. JENNIE M. KEMP 607 DEKUM BLDG., PORTLAND VICE PRES. AT LARGE MRS. HENRIETTA BROWN 406 W. 6TH ST., ALBANY CORRESPONDING SECY. MRS. MARY D RUSSELL 607 DEKUM BLDG., PORTLAND RECORDING SECY. MRS. MADGE J. MEARS SHEDDS TREASURER MRS. MARGARET HOUSTON 648 14TH ST. EUGENE GENERAL SECRETARY V. P. S. MRS. LINNIE CARL 1218 KERBY STREET PORTLAND GENERAL SECRETARY L. T. L MRS. LILLIAN DOWNING 580 RAMONA AVE., STA. D PORTLAND DIRECTOR RECIPROCITY BUREAU MRS. WARD SWOPE 6329 70TH STREET, S. E., PORTLAND HEADQUARTERS: 607 DEKUM BUILDING, COR. 3D AND WASHINGTON STS. PHONE MAIN 227 Office of Corresponding Secretary PORTLAND, OREGON. [*ACK'D DEC 3 1914 J.A.K.*] [*THE WHITE HOUSE DEC 3- 1914 RECEIVED*] Nov. 28, 1914 To Honorable Woodrow Wilson, President United States - Dear Sir, On behalf of the Women of Oregon (who are so successfully demonstrating their wisdom in the use of the ballot,) I want to ask you to recommend the passage of the Federal Amendment for Suffrage in your message to Congress. Yours for all right causes, (Mrs) Mary D. Russell. [*89*] [*57838*][*ACK'D DEC 5 1914 C. T. H.*] Route 1, Oswego, Oregon. Nov. 30, 1914 [*The White House. [NOV] Dec 5, 1914 RECEIVED*] Mr. President: As a voter in the State of Oregon, I take this means of requesting that, in your coming message to Congress, you recommend the passage of the Federal Amendment for Woman Suffrage. In my opinion, you can do nothing that would stand you so truly a man and a lover of human liberty as to take the action suggested above. It is truly pitiful, not to say absurd and illogical, [*57839*]that the mothers of men should have to supplicate their sons for that which belongs to no one to give to another, a right to a voice in all things which concerns us all- and none as vitally as a mother. Unless the suffrage by specially granted to woman, it behooves her to refuse to produce more children to dictate to her. Yours for justice, Harriet J. ChervinNational Adjustment Compant 820 NORTHWESTERN BANK BLDG. PORTLAND, OREGON RUSSELL R.DORR PRESIDENT THE WHITE HOUSE DEC 5 - 1914 RECEIVED ACK'D DEC 5 1914 J.A.K November 30, 1914. 89 To His Excellency Hon. Woodrow Wilson President of the United States, Washington, D.C. Dear Mr. President: At the request of a large number of represent- ative women of this city and state, and on my own behalf as well, I respectfully request that in your coming message to the Congress you will recommend the passage of the Federal Amendment for Woman's Suffrage. The women of Oregon are well satisfied with their political freedom and very naturally desire all other women to be equally free. Very respectfully yours, Russell R. Dorr [*57840*]DR. EDITH MACDOWELL 689 NORTHRUP STREET PORTLAND, OREGON THE WHITE HOUSE DEC 5 - 1914 RECEIVED ACK'D DEC 5 1914 J.A.K. November 30, 1914. 89 The President, White House, Washington, D.C. Dear Sir: As a voter of the state of Oregon and a citizen of the United States, I am appealing to you to include in your coming message to Congress a recommendation of the passage of the Federal Amendment for Woman Suffrage. The justice of this amendment is due the women of the United States. Trusting that you will not lose this opportunity to record your personal fairness toward the concerns and interests of these mil- lions of unfranchised women of the United States, I remain, Respectfully, Edith MacDowell. [*57841*][*ACK'D DEC 5 1914*] [*THE WHITE HOUSE, [NOV] DEC 5 - 1914 RECEIVED*] [*89*] Portland, Oregon. November 30, 1914. The President, White House, Washington, D.C. 89' Dear Sir: As a citizen of the United States and a voter in the state of Oregon, I appeal to you to include in your coming message to Congress a recommendation of the pas- [*57842*]sage of the Federal Amendment for Woman Suffrage. Respectfully Ruby M. MacDowell. [*57843*]N.J. SINNOTT 2D DIST. OREGON COMMITTEES: IRRIGATION OF ARID LANDS PUBLC LANDS House of Representatives U.S. Washington, D.C. THE WHITE HOUSE Dec 5 - 1914 RECEIVED ACK'D DEC 5 1914 J.A.K. 89 The Dalles, Oregon, November 30, 1914. The President, The White House, Washington, D.C. Sir: I trust that you will see your way clear to recommend in your forthcoming message the passage of the Federal amendment for woman suffrage. Very truly yours, N.J. Sinnott [*57844*]DR. CHAS. J. SMITH BROADWAY BUILDING PORTLAND, OREGON [THE WHITE HOUSE DEC 5 - 1914 RECEIVED] [ACK'D DEC 5 1914 G.T.H.] November 30, 1914. [89] President Woodrow Wilson, Washington, D.C. My dear President:- At the request of our state organization for Woman Suffrage, I am lending my hearty endorsement to a federal amendment to our Constitution for equal suffrage. I believe that it will accomplish the same things from a national standpoint that it does from a state standpoint. The people of Oregon are well satisfied with the operation of the amendment in this state. Believing that the moral uplift of the nation is largely dependent on granting both men and women a voice in the conduct of national affairs and hoping that you may see your way clear to recommend in your message to Congress such an amendment to our Federal Constitution, I am, Very truly yours, CJ Smith. CJS-J [57845][THE WHITE HOUSE DEC 5- 1914 RECEIVED] Portland Oregon November 31 [ACK'D, DEC 5 1914, G.T.H.] [89] The President, White House Washington D.C. Dear Sir. - As a voter in the state of Oregon and a citizen of the United States I am appealing to you to include in your coming message to Congress a recommendation of the passage of the Federal Amendment for Woman Suffrage. The justice of this amendment is due the women of the United States and I trust you will not lose this opportunity to record your personal fairness toward the interests of the millions of enfranchised women of the United States. Respectfully, (Miss) ME. Sherman [*57846*][James G. Cannon, President Samuel S. Campbell, Vice President Charles H. Patterson, Vice President Ernest W. Davenport, Vice President Charles E. Meek, vice President Daniel J. Rogers, Cashier Charles E. Fox, Ass't.Cashier Edwin T. Ross, Ass't.Cashier Raymond B. Cox, Ass't. Cashier Frederick K. Lister, Ass't Cashier] Cable Address: Fourbank THE FOURTH NATIONAL BANK OF THE CITY OF NEW YORK [8THE WHITE HOUSE DEC 5 - 1913 RECEIVED] [*Ackgd 12/5/13] Monday, December 1st, 1914. [*89] Hon. Woodrow Wilson, President, United States of America, Washington, D.C. Sir, With reference to the attached newspaper clipping, it would be politic on your part to comply with the wishes of the so-called "Suffragettes," whatever those wishes might be, and whether your own views coincide or not; otherwise, your fate might be worse than that of your immediate predecessor whose high office did not save him from being hissed when he DARED to express an opinion contrary to that of the Suffragettes assembled; who, although asserting their inalienable right to form and express their opinion, individually as well as collectively, yet deny that same right to all who DARE TO DIFFER with them. I presume that when they get in power, as it is predicted will soon occur, they will institute the "rule of the minority" instead of the "majority," judging from incipient signs. Hoping that you may continue to "increase in grace as your days lengthen," and that "as your day, so shall your strength be," I remain, Very respectfully yours, H. Ashley da Costa [*57847*]SUFFRAGISTS WARLIKE IN CONVENTION PLANS May March to White House if President Ignores Them in Message. WASHINGTON, Nov.30 - Suffragists from every quarter of the United States to the number of more than a thousand are as- sembled in Washington to-night for the week of convention of the National Woman Suffrage Association, which will begin its sessions to-morrow. In the course of the convention there undoubtedly will be adopted a resolution, now pending in the Senate, which pro- vides for an amendment to the Federal Constitution by which the right to the vote will be extended to women. The delegates point with pride to the fact that woman suffrage is a fact in eleven of the forty-four States. The delegates are also hopeful that in the President's message to Congress some mention of the subject of woman suffrage will appear. They are not certain on this point. They also are promising that if something of the kind does not figure in the President's views as to the needs of the nation they will go to the White House in a body and ask the President "why not?" Preliminary to the convention there was a suffrage mass meeting this afternoon at the Columbia Theatre. It was ad- dressed by Miss Jane Addams of Chi- cago and Senator Helen R. Robinson, a woman member of the Colorado Legisla- ture. The officers of the national asso- citation held a reception to-night at the Hotel Bellevue. The Rev. Anna Shaw presided at the afternoon meeting and will preside at the regular sessions of the convention, which will be called to order at 10 o'clock to- morrow morning in the Masonic Temple. There is promise of a reopening of the time honored question of "State rights" in the convention. Many representatives of Southern suffrage associations are op- posed to the Federal amendment provid- ing for woman suffrage.[89] December 1, 1914. My dear Mrs. Dodge: Allow me to thank you for your letter of November 27th, and to say that I have read it with interest and appreciation. Sincerely yours, Mrs. Arthur M. Dodge, 37 West 39th Street, New York City. [*57849*]Charles B. Moores, Chairman R.E. Williams, National Committeeman Edwards D. Baldwin, Secretary Harvey Wells, Treasurer Oregon Republican State Central Committee Imperial Hotel Portland 1914 The White House Dec 8 - 1914 Recieved Executive Committee Women's Advisory Committee W. C. Bristol, Portland Mrs, L. B. Bartlett, Portland Geo. C. Brownell, Oregon City Mrs. A. E. Borthwick, Portland O. F. Jones, Baker Mrs. John B. Coffey, Portland J. H. Deare, LaGrande Mrs. C. J. Crandall, The Dalles William Kuykendall, Eugene Mrs. W. R. Ellis, Portland Ben Selling, Portland Mrs. Ella G. Metgzer, Dallas [?] M. Smith, Portland Mrs. Emma E. Morgan, Portland. ACK'D DEC 8 1914 Chairman, Secretary and Treasurer ex-officio members Honorary Member: 89 Abigail Scott Duniway, Oregon To the President Washington D.C. Sir: In response to a request from the Congressional Union for Woman Suffrage I take pleasure in urging that you, incorporate in your coming message, a recommendation for the taking of the preliminary steps necessary to secure a Constitutional Amendment [??] for National Woman Suffrage It is necessary to discuss in this communication the merits of the movement in favor of suffrage. We simply ask that the people of the Nation be given an opportunity to pass judgment upon it, as they have in the past upon other matters of National interest. We can conceive of no good reason why this privilege should be denied them. [Rispy?] Submitted Charles R Moores 57850 TELEPPHONES: MARSHALL 246 A 1261 RESIDENCE SELLWOOD 1688 ARTHUR I.MOULTON LAWYER SUITE 312 LEWIS BUILDING PORTLAND, OREGON THE WHITE HOUSE DEC 7 - 1914 RECEIVED ACK'D DEC 7 1914 J.A.K. 89 December 2, 1914. Honorable Woodrow Wilson, President of the United States, Washington, D.C. Sir: Permit me to join with the many others who are writing you at this time urging you to call upon Congress in your forthcoming message for the submission to the states of a constitutional amendment enfranchis- ing women. Women received the vote in Oregon as a result of the 1912 general election, and I think it is agreed by substantially everyone here that the elector- ate has been greatly improve by the addition of this class of voters. For instance, in 1910, with men voting only, a constitutional amendment abolishing the saloon failed decidedly, whereas, in 1914 the amendment carried with a very large majority. in 1912 a constitutional amendment abolishing the death penalty failed of passage, with men voting, and in 1914 it carried. These two pro- positions show that the influence of woman in politics is bound to be on the side where women's influence is invariably found, that is to say, on the side of humanity and morality. I have no desire to multiply arguments upon this proposition, but it seems to me that it should be sincerely submitted that the question is a national one and ought to be decided national. In other words, all who are friends of woman's suffrage ought to be friends of national woman's suffrage. I am convinced that the controversy as to whether the qualifications of voters is a state or national question, which culminated in the civil war, ought to be treated as settled not in favor of federalism. It seems to me that the civil war has failed of a large part of the good it should have accomplished, unless it be treated as having been the solemn judgment of all the people in favor of nationalism on questions of this character. Very respectfully, Arthur I Moulton AIM/R. 57851 Congressional Union for Woman Suffrage NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS 1420 F STREET WASHINGTON, D. C. Colors- Purple, White and Gold Executive Committee Oregon Headquarters Miss Alice Paul, N.J. Chairman 613 Eiler's Building Miss Lucy Burns, N. Y., Vice-Chairman Portland, Oregon, Mrs. Donald Hooker, MD., Chairman FInance December 3, 1914. Mrs. Mary Beard, N.Y Mrs. O.H.P. Belmont, N.Y. Mrs. Crystal Eastman Benedict, N.Y. Mrs. Gilson Gardner, D.C. Miss Elsie Hill, Conn. Mrs. Lawrence Lewis, Jr., Pa. Advisory Council Mrs. John Winters Brannan, N.Y. Mrs. Ines Milholland Boissevain, N.Y. Mrs. Harriett Stanton Blatch, N.Y. Mrs. Frank Cothren, N.Y. Mrs. William L. Colt, N.Y. Mrs. Lillian Harris Coffin, Cal. Mrs. George H. Day, Conn. Miss Lavinia Dock, N.Y. Miss Mary Bartlett Dixon, Md. Mrs. John Dewey, N.Y. Mrs. Glendower Evans, Mass. Mrs. Edwin C. Grice, Pa. Mrs. Frederick C. Howe, N.Y. Mrs. F. R. Hazard, N.Y. Mrs. Florence Bayard Hilles, Del. Miss Elizabeth R. Hooker, Conn. Miss Ada L. James, Wis. Miss Helen Keller, Mass. Mrs. Florence Kelley, N.Y. Dr. Cora Smith King, Wash. Mrs. Sophie G. Meredith, VA. Mrs. Lionel S. Marks, Mass. Miss Edythe Wynne Matthison, Conn. Mrs. Marsden Perry, R. I. Mrs. William Prendergast, N.Y. Mrs. Mary Hutcheson Page, Mass. Senator Helen Ring Robinson, Colo. Mrs. John Rogers, N.Y. Prof. Lucy M. Salmon, N.Y. Mrs. Ernest Thompson-Seton, Conn Mrs. Mina Van Winkle, N.J. Mrs. John Jay White, D.C. Miss Charlotte ANita Whitney, Cal. Miss Mary E. Woolley, Mass. Mrs. Harvey W. Wiley, D.C. Mrs. Alice Stebbins Wells, Cal. Mrs. W. J. Hawkins, Ore. Mrs. L.W. Therkelsen, Ore. President Woodrow Wilson, White House, Washington, D.C. Dear Sir:- People have said to me in regard to sending letters to you asking your aid in obtain- ing National Suffrage, that it would "do no good" because you were "determined and set" and that you would "not change." That I do not believe, because a man who never changes is dead, so to speak, incapable of growth, and that is not the case with the much loved Chief Executive of our country. That I know well, and that is the reas- on we keep coming to you and will continue to come until we have presented the case so clearly that its fundamental justice and advisability will admit of no question. You will hear us in all fairness as you have done before- that I know; and sooner or lat- er you will help us. Only great men dare change their minds on great questions. Looking to you with faith, I am Respectfully yours, Virginia Arnold OREGON ORGANIZER FOR THE CONGRESSIONAL UNION [*57852*]The Fortnightly Club Eugene, Oregon ADK'D DEC 14 1914 THE WHITE HOUSE DEC 14 1914 Mr. Woodrow Wilson, President of the United States Dear Mr. Wilson, Because the women of our state have been granted the great and rightful privilege of equality with men at the polls, and because they desire that women in other states to whom this privilege is denied, be admitted to the dignity and position rightfully theirs, the women of the Fortnightly Club of Eugene, Oregon, do hereby ask of you that you embody in your message to Congress a plea for federal enfranchisement of women. Respectfully, Affie R. Knapp Corresponding Secretary [*57853*] Dec. 5, 1914The Fortnightly Club Eugene, Oregon [*THE WHITE HOUSE DEC 9-1914 RECEIVED*] [*ackgd 12/9/14*] December 5th,1914. To the President, White House, Washington, D.C. Sir:- We, the Civics Department of The Fortnightly Club of Eugene ,Oregon, feeling that our State has made a mistake in granting Suffrage to its women and therefore wishing to help our less fortunate sisters in other parts of our country, ask you to recommend the passage of the Federal Amendment for Women Suffrage in your coming message to Congress. Knowing your reason for withholding your influence in the cause up to the present time, we still hope that the call from our great numbers may have some weight with your future action. Earnestly and sincerely, The Civics Department of The Fortnightly Club Per B.S.R. Secretary. [*89*] 57854 HARRY LANE OREGON Untied States Senate, WASINGTON, D.C. THE WHITE HOUSE DEC 9 - 1914 RECEIVED ACK'D DEC 8 1914 J.A.K. December 7, 1914. 89 The President, White House, Washington, D.C. Sir: I have the honor to transmit herewith for your con- siderate attention a communication from the Portland Headquarters of the Congressional Union for Woman Suffrage, indicating the desire that you recommend in your coming message to the Congress enactment of a Constitutional amendment to authorize woman suffrage. It is now too late for you to carry out the suggestion contained in this inclosure, but I feel that the importance of this subject merits consideration by you of the expressions set forth in the attached letter from the Portland headquarters of the Congressional Union for Woman Suffrage. Yours respectfully, Harry Lane 1. One inclosure. [*57855*][*[81]*] Congressional Union for Woman Suffrage NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS, 1420 F STREET WASHINGTON, D. C. Colors-Purple, White, and Gold Executive Committee Miss Alice Paul, N. J., Chairman Miss Lucy Burns, N. Y., Vice-Chairman Mrs. Donald Hooker, Md., Chairman Finance Mrs. Mary Beard, N. Y Mrs. O. H. P. Belmont, N. Y. Mrs. Crystal Eastman Benedict, N. Y. Mrs. Gilson Gardner, D. C. Miss Elsie Hill, Conn. Mrs. Lawrence Lewis, Jr., Pa. Advisory Council Mrs. John Winters Brannan, N. Y. Mrs. Ines Milholland Boissevain N. Y. Mrs. Harriot Stanton Blatch, N. Y. Mrs. Frank Cothern, N. Y. Mrs. William L. Colt, N. Y. Mrs. Lillian Harris Coffin, Cal. Mrs. George H. Day, Conn. Miss Lavinia Dock, N. Y. Miss Mary Barlett Dixon, Md. Mrs. John Dewey, N.Y. Mrs. Glendower Evans, Mass. Mrs. Charlotte Perkins Gilman, N. Y. Mrs. Frederick C. Howe, N. Y. Mrs. F. R. Hasard, N. Y. Mrs. Florence Bayard Hillies, Del. Miss Elizabeth R. Hooker, Conn. Miss Ada L. James, Wis. Miss Helen Keller, Mass. Mrs. Florence Kelley, N. Y. Dr. Cora Smith King, Wash. Mrs. William Bross Lloyd, Ill. Mrs. Sophie G. Meredith, Va. Mrs. Lionel S. Marks, Mass. Miss Edythe Wynne Matthison, Conn. Mrs. Marsden Perry, R. I. Mrs. William Prendergast, N. Y. Mrs. Mary Hutcheson Page, Mass. Senator Helen Ring Robinson, Colo. Mrs. John Rogers, N. Y. Prof. Lucy M. Salmon, N. Y. Mrs. Ernest Thompson-Seton, Conn. Mrs. Mina Van Winkle, N. J. Mrs. John Jay White, D. C. Miss Charlotte Anita Whitney, Cal. Miss Mary E. Woolley, Mass. Mrs. Harvey W. Wiley, D. C. Mrs. Alice Stebbins Wells, Cal. 35 Mrs.W.J.Hawkins,Ore. Mrs.L.W.Therkelsen,Ore.*] Portland Headquarters, 613 Eiler's Bldg., Portland, Oregon. November 26, 1914. Senator Harry Lane, Portland, Oregon. Dear Sir:- [*DEC 2 REC*] As a senator from a state where women vote I feel sure of your interest in woman's political freedom throughout the length and breadth of this country. I am therefore writing to you hoping that you will express that interest at this time in a letter to the President of the United States, calling upon him to recommend the passage of the Federal Amendment for Woman Suffrage in his coming message to Congress We are watching with interest and confidence to see what influence the Democratic senators from this state bring to bear upon their party, what efforts they put forth during this coming session in behalf of this amendment. Believing in your sincere interest in our worthy cause, Respectfully, [signed] [*Virginia Arnold*] Oregon Organizer for the Congressional Union for Woman Suffrage. [*57856*]Kenton County Equal Franchise Association OFFICERS HON. PRES. FOR LIFE, MRS. MARY DUNCAN GILTNER PRES. MRS. GEORGE BLAUVELT 1ST VICE-PRES. MRS. FRANK ROTHIER 2ND VICE-PRES. MRS. MATTIE BRUCE REYNOLDS 3RD VICE-PRES. MISS MILDRED HARTKE OFFICERS REC. SEC'Y. MRS. L C GROBER COR. SEC'Y. MRS. MARY LIGHT OGLE TREASURER, MISS LIDA FANT AUDITOR, MRS. CHAS. SHIMER HISTORIAN, MRS. MARY L. OGLE [*ACK'D DEC 14 1914 T.M.H.*] [*THE WHITE HOUSE DEC 14 1914 RECEIVED*] [*89*] Covington, Ky., Dec. 11, 1914. President Woodrow Wilson, Washington, D. C. Sir: The Covington, Kentuck Suffrage Club in regular session December 11th, unanimously passed the following resolutions. Resolved: The Covington, Kentucky Suffrage Club expresses its disappointment in the president's message to Congress concerning his silence toward the great national problem facing the United States today, namely Equal Suffrage. In his message he recommends favorable legislation in all channels based upon money values to the Country, going so far as to particularly recommend a bill giving a large measure of self-government to the people of the Phillippine Islands a half-civilized race, and at the same time turning a deaf ear to the moral right and treating with silence and evasion the cry of millions of his countrymen in their plea for equal suffrage to all and not suffrage to special sex. Resolved: That a copy of these resolutions be forwarded to the president of the United States, Woodrow Wilson. Very respectfully, Mary Light Ogle Corresponding Secretary. [*57857*] 89 THE WHITE HOUSE DEC 16 1914 RECEIVED DEC. 14 — 1914 To President Wilson. My dear Sir: Some months ago I wrote a letter suggesting delay in the matter of Woman's suffrage until all "Counties" so to speak, were heard from. I notice in the papers the statement that [?] Woman's Suffrage and [?] are to be brought before the House for a vote. All are not; As a Nation, thus 57858not with total abstinence; it does not stand for moderation but for flagellation; and its success would mean giving up the exquisite vintages not only of the [?] California; but of his famous vineyards of he old world. Should it be necessary to do this; or can be, as a native al[?] to sufficient self control to keep such luxuries (some think necessities). As for the women, they brought face to face with two movements that are really sailing under false colors - owing perhaps to inaccurate - thinking on the part of these sponsors; And is it not a time to put to bed (as far as possible) to inaccurate thinking? Prohibition poses as a temperance movement, and decks itself with the white virtue of temperance whereas prohibition is not synonymous with temperance [*57859*]are asking Congress for Equal Suffrage. Is not this another inaccuracy of thinking? Have they not always had equal Suffrage? If one faces the question dispassionately it seems to me their customary "role" in all social matters [quite?] balances the political franchise of men. These social laws, unwritten and spread on in statute books, are as important and for [teaching?] as anyother laws. And while true [???] in their [????]ets and are governed by their dictates, no thoughtful man will say, I believe that he has had any share in forming this code of ethics except - a contradictory one; — which woman has always had in matters political. I can not help thinking that, as in the case of Prohibition and TemperanceVery Sincerely, /Miss/ Bessie H. Smith P.O. Box 67 Lexington Ky This movement is, therefore founded on [????] shot thinking. "Equal" is not synonymous with "the same". But many a woman has gotten it into her head that it is. With apologies for again "talking in the meeting" And with thanks to your secretary for his acknowledgement of my first note, I am 57861 THE WHITE HOUSE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES U.S. DEC 18 1914 RECEIVED WASHINGTON, D.C. 1306 Girard Street, Washington, D.C. ACK'D DEC 18 1914 J.A.K. Hon. Woodrow Wilson, 89 The White House. Dear Mr. President: We Democratic women of the country have organized the Women's Auxiliary to the Democratic Party. I enclose you copy of letter which we have sent to the members of our party in Congress. In this letter you will see our purpose in organizing. We wish to protest against any coercion on the party of any Democratic body of women regarding you views on the suffrage questions. Mrs. Cullop, President of the National Democratic Organization of Women, and our Chairman, Mrs. J. H. Boggs, both join with me in assuring you that the wishes of the Democratic Party relative to the suffrage question, will be our wishes, and we are willing to be guided by you as our leader. Our only aim and hope is to raise funds and educate the women of the country, particularly in the suffrage states, so that a Democratic victory may be assured in 1916. I also desire to call your attention to a fact which may be unfamiliar to you. The organization known [*57862*]House of Representatives U.S. Washington, D.C. as the Wilson and Marshall League, which was organized in New York for campaign purposes by Mrs. J. Borden Harriman, performed good work during the campaign. The Washington branch of that League, with Mrs. George A. Armes, as President, was organized in December, 1912, after the election, and therefore, the Democratic Admin- istration is not obligated to that branch of the Wilson and Marshall organization. The obligation is to its founder and worker during the campaign, Mrs. J. Borden Harriman. Mrs. Cullop further asks me to say that her organization, the National Democratic Women's Association, will not be represented in nor form part of the suffrage parade which wishes to interview you on suffrage, nor will the WOmen's Democratic Auxiliary. Suffrage, as applied to women, is, as we see it, for the states to decide. Yours very respectfully, (Mrs.) M B Buchanan Secretary, Women's Auxiliary to the Democratic Party. 57863House of Representatives U.S. Washington, D.C. December 5, 1914. [Hon. Lemuel P. Padgett, House of Representatives, Washington, D.C.] My dear Sir: The Women's Auxiliary of the Democratic Party will hold its first meeting at the Willard Hotel, Thursday December 10, at 8:00 P.M. The Object of the Auxiliary is to form branches in every county in the United States for the following purposes: 1 - To raise funds to be turned over to the National Congressional Democratic Committee for use in the 1916 Campaign. In the past election, as you know, want of funds was the greatest handicap to the Democratic Party. Women raise funds in Church work, and are equally able to do so in political work. Sufficient funds will insure the return of a Democratic House, Senate, and President. 2 - To establish a strong working force in every district, to be at the service of the Congressman from that district, in his primary and in the election November 1916. This will enable the Member to distribute his speeches, literature, and all publications without cost, as the members of the auxiliary in each Congressional District will look after this phase of the work and work under the direction of the Congressman. 3 - To solicit the use of conveyances of all sorts to go into the country districts and bring in the voters who otherwise would not come to the polls. 4 - To educate women and men of the district, through bi-monthly meetings, so that they may know what has been accomplished by the Democrats while in power, what is yet to be accomplished, and particularly what has been accomplished by the Member from their district. This Auxiliary has nothing to do with suffrage nor anti suffrage. It is strictly a Democratic Organization, striving to assist in returning Democratic Representatives, Senators and President in 1916. It will work actively in suffrage states to secure the votes of Democratic women for the Democratic candidates. We will send an organizer into each county in the district and in order to do good work in your district, we need your cooperation. We are, [...] [*57864*] (2) therefore, calling upon every Democratic Congressman and Senator, Congressman-elect and Senator-elect, and Democratic Congressman who has been defeated by Republicans and who will be in the race again in 1916 to assist us in two ways. First, we ask you to subscribe $1.00 per month for one year, to help pay the expenses of organizing, including expenses of person sent into your district, mimoographing, postage, etc.; and Second, to cooperate with the organizer when she goes into your district by seeing that she meets the women in each county who will take up the matter actively. We realize that it will be more expensive to send organizers into each Congressional District, but we think it will be much more efficacious. When we have the branches formed in each county in each Congressional District they will start a series of card parties, dances, festivals, etc., to raise funds. It is hoped to organize 2,000 branches throughout the United States and to realize between this and election $100. from each branch, totaling $200,000 to be turned over to the Democratic Congressional Committee to be used to assist members who have hard fights in their districts. It may be that you will not have a fight, but your aid is solicited to keep the Democratic Party in power, so that Democrats may have the disposition of the patronage in the States, that you may have such distribution in your district, and that they may keep the Chairmanships of the Committees in the House and Senate. As it is necessary to start our work at the earliest possible moment so that the entire country may be covered in ample time to render assistance at the early primaries in the spring of 1916, I will appreciate it if you will send your contribution at the earliest possible date. Yours very truly, Chairman. Mrs. J. H. Boggs, Chairman, Women’s Auxiliary of the Democratic Party, The Rockingham Apartments, Washington, D. C. 57865[*89*] [*ACK'D Dec 23 1914 C.L.S.*] [*THE WHITE HOUSE, DEC 21 1914 RECEIVED*] NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OPPOSED TO WOMAN SUFFRAGE 37 WEST 39TH STREET NEW YORK CITY December 19, 1914. President, MRS. ARTHUR M. DODGE, New York. Vice presidents, MISS MARY S. AMES, Boston Mass. MRS. JOHN B. HERON, Pittsburgh, Pa. MISS ANNE MacILVAINE, Trenton, N. J. Secretary, MRS. WM. B. GLOVER, Fairfield, Conn. Treasurer, MISS CAROLINE W. STEWART, Glen Ridge, New Jersey. General Secretary, MISS MINNIE BRONSON, New York City. Board of Directors. MRS. JAMES M. CODMAN. Boston, Mass. MISS ALICE H. CHITTENDEN, New York. MRS. HORACE BROCK, Philadelphia, Pa. MRS. ROWLAND G. HAZARD, Peacedale, R. I. MRS. DANIEL A. MARKHAM, Hartford, Conn. MRS. AUGUSTUS GARDNER, Washington, D. C. MRS. EDWAED YARDE BREESE, Trenton, N. J. MRS. H. E. TALBOT. Dayton, Ohio. MISS JANE U. RUTHERFORD, Richmond, Va. MRS. BROOKES BROWN, Vermont. MRS. ALBERTAS T. DUDLEY, Exerter, N. H. December 19, 1914 Hon. Woodrow Wilson, President of the United States, The White House, Washington, D.C. Your Excellency: In the New York "Tribune" of this date, you are referred to as having congratulated Miss Anne Martin upon the victory of the suffragists in Nevada. A clipping enclosure from the "Tribune" will show you how you are mentioned in this respect. As your utterances on the women suffrage question have been very guarded recently, we would like to know whether you are properly referred to in the "Tribune" quotation. Thanking you for your interest and with highest regards, I am Very respectfully, Josephine Dodge Mrs. Arthur M. President [*57866*]CONGRESS UNION IN TOWN TO-DAY [*Tribune 12/19/14*] Will Decide on Headquarters Miss Alice Paul Sure of Suffrage. Miss Alice Paul, chairman of the Congressional Union, arrived in New York yesterday, and to-day the executive committee of the union will hold a meeting at the home of Mrs. O. H. P. Belmont, 477 Madison av., to decide the details of the headquarters to be established in New York. The hygiene parlor which has been at 13 and 15 East 41st st. may be the place. The meeting, at 10 o'clock, will be followed by a reception and tea for the advisory council of the union at 4. Among the women who will be there are Mrs. Harriot Stanton Blatch, Mrs. John Wingers Brannan, Mrs. John Rogers, jr., Mrs. Florence Kelly and other members of the executive board of the Women's Political Union. Miss Anne Martin, who is president of the Nevada suffragists and led the campaign there, will be present, but she won't represent the National Woman suffrage Association, for she has gone over to the union. The National Association, the Empire State campaign committee and the Woman Suffrage party will not be represented. Miss Paul declared last night that the union wasn't making any plans for future campaigns against the Democratic party in this state. Their anti-Democratic campaign in the West last fall was what roused the ire of Dr. Anna Howard Shaw, who said it was the worst thing that ever happened for suffrage. "We're not likely to oppose New York Democrats," Miss Paul said, "for there's no election of Congressmen until 1916, and we shall have a suffrage amendment in the national Constitution before then. I am absolutely sure of that. We have now more votes in the House and Senate than carried the income tax mesure. "December 23, for the first time in the history of the House of Representatives, suffrage will be discussed by that body. Unless, of course, some member of the opposition blocks the discussion. Anyhow, the Bristow-Mondell amendment was reported out by the Rules Committee, and that is an advance. [*57867*] "President Wilson is manifestly more friendly to suffrage than he was. When Miss Anne Martin had an interview with him recently he told her that he 'congratulated her upon the victory of the suffragists in Nevada, and upon her part in it.' On January 6 women of his own party are going to him to ask that he recommend Congress to enfranchise their sex."[89] December 23, 1914 My dear Mrs. Dodge: I have your letter of December nineteenth. What the Tribune says is quite true. I did congratulate Miss Martin on the success of her party in Nevada, for it seemed to me a gallant and successful fight, but I think she would tell you that she did not find my attitude on the question altered. I still believe that it is a matter to be fought out in the individual states. Cordially and sincerely yours, Mrs. Arthur M. Dodge, National Association Opposed to Woman Suffrage, New York City. 57868 [*89*] [*Ack'd12/31/1914*] [*THE WHITE HOUSE, DEC 31 1914 RECEIVED*] NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OPPOSED TO WOMAN SUFFRAGE 37 West 39th Street New York City December 29, 1914. President, MRS. ARTHUR M. DODGE, New York. Vice-Presidents, MISS MARY S. AMES, Boston, Mass. MRS. JOHN B. HERON, Pittsburgh, Pa. MISS ANNE MacILVAINE, Trenton, N.J. Secretary, MRS. Wm. B. GLOVER, Fairfield, Conn. Treasurer, MISS CAROLINE W. STEWART, Glen Ridge, New Jersey. General Secretary, MISS MINNIE BRONSON, New York City. Board of Directors, MRS. JAMES M. CODMAN, Boston, Mass. MISS ALICE H. CHITTENDEN, New York. MRS. HORACE BROCK, Philadelphia, Pa. MRS. ROWLAND G. HAZARD, Peacedale, R. I. MRS. DANIEL A. MARKHAM, Hartford, Conn. MRS. AUGUSTUS GARDNER, Washington, D. C. MRS. EDWARD YARDE BREESE, Trenton, N. J. MRS. H. E. TALBOT, Dayton, Ohio. MISS JANE U. RUTHERFORD, Richmond, Va. MRS. BROOKES BROWN, Vermont. MRS. ALBERTAS T. DUDLEY, Exeter, N. H. Hon. Woodrow Wilson, President of the United States, The White House, Washington, D.C. Your Excellency: Thank you very much for your reply to my letter of December 18, in which you were asked whether you had congratulated Miss Anne Martin over the victory of woman suffrage in Nevada. Your letter refers to having congratulated her on the "gallant fight," and no doubt your remarks to her were merely a courtesy such as would be extended by a gentleman under the circumstances without detailed information as to the kind of campaign conducted to win Nevada for suffrage. I am certain that you would not consider "mud-slinging" and character villification as a "gallant fight," however, and for that reason I ask your indulgance to read what kind of campaign Miss Martin conducted. When the campaign opened in Nevada, a year ago, Miss Minnie Bronson, our General Secretary, and Miss Clara Markeson, anti-suffragists whose characters and reputations are beyond reproach, toured the State. Miss Martin publicly assailed Miss Bronson, charging her falsely with being "under the tutelage of the vested and vicious interests." The "Western Nevada Miner" commented editorially on the attack on Miss [...] [*57869*]2 Bronson as follows: ANNE MARTIN METHODS. Recently Miss Minnie Bronson, of New York, who is an anti-suffragist, delivered several lectures in Nevada against the further extension of woman suffrage. Notwithstanding that the suffragists opened their campaign in this State with an OUTSIDER, the entrance of Miss Bronson has roused the ire of the militant president of the Nevada equal franchise society and in the press bulletin prepared and sent out by her, or under her orders, she attacks virtually the character of Miss Bronson in the following paragraph that would put to blush some of the cheap mud-slinging politicians of Nevada: "The appearance of a New York anti-suffragist in Nevada, Miss Minnie Bronson accompanied by a Miss Clara Markeson, UNDER THE OBVIOUS TUTELAGE OF THE VESTED AND VICIOUS INTERESTS, was expected. This anti-suffragist made a name for herself in the Ohio, Wisconsin, Michigan, California and Oregon campaigns by her conscienceless attacks on the results of woman suffrage, nay, on woman herself, in these several campaigns." And still we are told that the admission to franchise of this brand of female politicians is going to elevate and uplift the morals of our political life. It was for less than the insinuations masked in the above paragraphs that the militant and condoning Anne, only a few months ago threatened Booth of the Tonopah Bonanza with a libel suit. Miss Bronson, against whom this insinuation is made, is a real American girl and few women in the east have laboured more earnestly or accomplished more in bettering the conditions of the working girls than she. True it is that she never so far forgot her Americanism as to ape the cockneys of England by carrying a dinkey little cane; neither was she arrested by London bobbies for engaging in female Hooliganism in London; nor has she ever "condoned" the insane and criminal vandalism of Pankhurst breeds against innocent and defenseless people. Miss Bronson made a splendid impression on her lecture tour in Nevada, and it will take a great deal more than the mudslinging and wild-eyed antics of the militant president of the suffragists to overcome the impression she made on the minds of the voters of Nevada. 578703 Now, Mr. President, I know that you are too broad-minded to believe for a moment that the campaign conducted throughout this country by organizations of prominent women, protesting against their enfranchisement for good and substantial reasons, is in any way identified with "vicious interests." This is the mistaken opinion of many misinformed and fact-disregarding suffragists, including your Secretary of State, Mr. Bryan, who in his November issue of "The Commoner" tries to make it appear that women suffrage was defeated in Nebraska by the saloon interests. You certainly do not believe that the large popular majorities at the polls against woman suffrage in five States last month resulted from liquor influence .I believe that you will concede that a popular majority at the polls always expresses the attitude of the public, after all has been said and done in these days of campaigning. To show you that proponents of women suffrage in Nevada even lowered themselves to an appeal to the liquor interests for support, I am enclosing a folder entitled "No Quarrel.” In a lengthier folder, issued by the North Dakota Association Opposed To Women Suffrage, are many illuminating facts on the question of woman suffrage, and we would direct your attention to the statistics it sets forth under the heading "Woman Suffrage in Practice Does Not Advance Prohibition." These two pamphlets also might be informative to your Secretary of State as facts to bear in mind before he again endeavors to link the movement against woman suffrage with the vice and liquor interests.. Several hundred thousand respectable, home-loving, patriotic, mentally and physically mature women are identified with our twenty-two State organizations, formed to fight off the ballot as not a part of the sphere of our sex. An enclosed page from our journal "The Woman's 578714 Protest," will give you an idea of the officers and directors of the various organizations.No proof has ever been offered that we have ever solicited or received one penny from the liquor interests,and we have made affidavit publicly that in no way are we identified with such interests. Our support, moral and financial, comes from those who while fighting woman suffrage are at the same time assailing its allies-- Socialism, feminism and Mormonism. Our abiding faith is in the manhood of the country to continue to do for womanhood, childhood and the home what is for their best interests, which are identical. We know, and experience proves, that woman's greatest influence for good lies in her remaining out of politics and a non-partisan. Thanking you for your attention, wishing you and your personal and official family a happy and successful New Year, and assuring you that we are not making publicity out of this communication, directed to you personally, I am Very respectfully, Josephine Dodge Mrs [Artur?] M. [?] 57872A STATEMENT Results of the 914 elections on woman suffrage in the seven cmpaign sates. Northt Dakota's vote on woman suffrage by countries and majorities. Woman suffrage in pratice does not advance prohi- bition. Woman suffrage and the four political parties. North Dakota woman are still unwilling to use the ballot. The purposes and principles of our organization. Issued by the North Dakota Association Opposed to Woman suffrage. NORTH DAKOTA ASSOCIATION OPPOSED TO WOMAN SUFFRAGE Officers Mrs. N. C. Young, Fargo - President. Mrs. E. L. Wiswell, Fargo - Secretary. Vice-Presidents: Mrs. C. N. Finch, Lakota Mrs. J. G. Gunderson, Aneta Mrs. H. C. Chaffee, Amenia Mrs. T. L. Beiseker, Fessenden Mrs. E. B. Goss, Bismarck Mrs. W. J. Reynolds, Westhope Mrs. R. H. Bossard, Minot Mrs. L. B. Dochterman, WIllison Mrs. C. E. Wolfe, Wahpeton Miss M. O. Movius, Lidgerwood Executive Committee: Mrs. N. C. Young, Fargo Mrs. D. B. Holt, Fargo Mrs. W. J. Howe, Fargo Extension Committee: Mrs. H. J. Linde, Stanley Mrs. W. J. Burke, Bathgate Mrs. O. J. Harmon, Carrington Mrs. D. B. Holt, Fargo Mrs. Harry F. Camp, Cogswell Mrs. C. W. Harris, Bismarck Mrs. Geo. Mckenna, Napoleon Mrs. A. O. Arneson, McVille Mrs. Fran Moran, Langdon Mrs. F. L. Sherman, Minot Mrs. H. R. Hopkins, Rudby Mrs. M. B. Cassell, Hope Miss Ida Neverman, LaMoure Miss Louise T. Reeve, Buxton Mrs. G. E. Lyman, Jamestown Mrs. F. T. Cuthbert, Devils Lake Mrs. C. A. Leonard, Bottineau Mrs. B. W. Shaw, Mandan Mrs. W. R. Veigell, Dickson [57873]RESULTS IN THE SEVEN CAMPAIGN STATES Seven states with a total pupulation of 10,870,542 (1910 census), voted on woman suffrage at the November, 1914 election. These states were Ohio, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota, Montana and Nevada. The voters of Ohio, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota and South Dakota, representing a total population of 10,412,614 decided against it by a combined majority of 354,168 out of a total combined vote of 1,730,530. Montana and Nevada with a total population of 457,933, carried it by a combined majority of 7,393 out of a total vote of 97,083. The population (last census) and votes for and against with majorities are as follows. Ohio, population 5,026,898, votes cast, 853,685, against 518,295, for 335,390, majority against, 182,905 (Ohio voted upon it in 1912 and defeated it by 87,455). Missouri, population 3,293,335, votes cast, 504,720 against 322,463, for 182,257, majority against 140,206. Nebraska, population, 1,192,214. Votes cast 191,580, against 100,482, for 90,738, majority against 9,744. North Dakota, population, 577,056, votes cast 89,419 against, 49,410, for 40,009, majority against 9,401. South Dakota, population, 583,888, votes cast 91,124, against 51,519, for 39,605, majority against 11,914. Nevada, population 81,875, votes cast 18,193, for 10,936, against 7,257, majority for 3,679. Montana, population 376,058, votes cast 78,890, for 41,302, against 37,588, majority for 3,714. Wisconsin and Michigan Wisconsin voted on woman suffrage in 1912 and defeated it by 91,479. Michigan voted on woman suffrage in 1912 and defeated it by 96,144. Woman Suffrage has received its approval in the extreme West. No state east of the Rocky Mountains except Kansas has adopted it by popular vote. The limited suffrage of Illinois was granted by the legislature and not by the electors. NORTH DAKOTA VOTED NO BY 9401 MAJORITY Detailed Vote of State on Suffrage Majorities Counties Yes No No Yes Adams 498 330 ... 168 Barnes 1,043 1,207 164 ... Benson 870 944 74 ... Billings 608 473 ... 135 Bottineau 1,326 1,203 ... 123 Bowman 596 396 ... 200 Burke 739 488 ... 251 Burleigh 817 1,265 448 ... Cass 0 2,001 2,611 610 ... Cavalier 972 1,466 494 ... Dickey 790 886 96 ... Divide 690 538 ... 152 Dunn 524 787 263 ... Eddy 522 387 ... 135 Emmons 323 970 647 ... Foster 436 577 141 ... Golden Valley 844 586 ... 258 Grand Forks 1,736 2,259 523 ... Griggs 509 432 ... 77 Hettinger 507 813 306 ... Kidder 504 665 161 ... LaMoure 720 894 174 ... Loagn 197 743 546 ... McHenry 1,314 1,533 219 ... McIntosh 77 809 732 ... McKenzie 893 516 ... 377 McLean 1,040 1,146 106 ... Mercer 247 687 440 ... Morton 1,143 2,629 1,486 ... Mountrail 996 686 ... 310 Nelson 796 799 3 ... Oliver 239 303 64 ... Pembina 1,246 1,473 227 ... Pierce 600 915 315 ... Ramsey 952 1,099 147 ... Ransom 897 903 6 ... Renville 749 547 ... 202 Richland 1,017 2,216 1199 ... Rolette 613 640 27 ... Sargent 678 857 179 ... Sheridan 155 663 508 ... Stark 435 1,340 905 ... Steele 484 543 59 ... Stutsman 863 1,615 752 ... Towner 750 676 ... 74 Traill 803 920 117 ... Walsh 1,135 1,647 512 ... Ward 2,015 1,431 ... 584 Wells 497 890 393 ... Williams 1,603 1,007 ... 596 Totals 40,009 49,410 13,043 3,642 Total vote on suffrage, 89,419. Total vote for, 40,009. Total vote against, 49,410. Total majority against, 9,401. Total suffrage majority 15 counties, 3,642. Total anti-suffrage majority 35 counties, 13,043. Thirty-five of the fifty counties defeated it by a combines majority of 13,043. The other fifteen counties went for it by a combined majority of 3,642. Thus defeating it by 9,401. The eastern tier of conties adjoining Minnesota, including Pembina, Walsh, Grand Forks, Traill, Cass and Richland went solidly against it by a combined majority of 3,188. The second tier of counties also went solidly against it. The western tier of counties lying next to Montana including Bowman, Bllings, Golden Valley, McKenzie, Williams and Divide, went solidly for it by a combined majority of 1718. Every one of the thirteen counties except Towner in the first (the eastern) congressional district, defeated the measure. Sixteen of the nineteen counties in the second (middle) congressional district, defeated it. Eleven of the eighteen counties in the third (western) congressional district, went for it, The other seven counties went against it by such a large vote that this district also defeated it. It was defeated in the first district by 4002, in the second by 5062, in the third by 337. WOMAN SUFFRAGE IN PRACTICE DOES NOT ADVANCE PROHIBITION This year's election results will be interesting to those who wish to determine the effect upon prohibition of the entrance of women into politics. Up to the last election their influence had been at least negative in character, for no woman suffrage state had adopted prohibition (Colorado with women voting had defeated it), although three woman suffrage states, Utah, Wyoming and Colorado, had had the political ballot for over twenty years. With men's vote alone prohibition had been adopted in North Dakota, Maine, Kansas, Mississippi, Alabama, North Carolina, Georgia, Oklahoma and Tennessee. At this year's election, Arizona, Colorado, Oregon and Washington—all woman suffrage states—carried prohibition. Virginia and West Virginia, both non-suffrage states, also adopted prohibition this year by the votes of men alone. California, a suffrage state, defeated prohibition. Ohio, a non-suffrage state, also defeated it. The results in the suffrage and non-suffrage states show that the effect of woman suffrage upon prohibition is still decidedly negative and, in fact show that prohibition finds its strongest support in non-suffrage states, as the following figures will demonstrate. Arizona, population 204,354, with 71,000, legal voters (men and women), cast 51,007 votes for governor and only 48,620 votes upon prohibition; 25,887 were for, and 22,743 against, majority for, 3144. The percentages of the votes cast upon the question were 53.2% for and 46.8% against. Washington, population, 1,141,990, with 361,048 men and women voting on the question, cast 189,840 votes for prohibition and 171,208 against it, majority for, 18,632, percentage of votes cast was, for, 52.5%, against 47.5%. Colorado, population, 799,024, with 247,606 men and women voting upon the question, cast 129,589 votes for prohibition and 118,017 votes against it, majority for, 11,572, percentage of votes cast was, for, 52.3%, against, 47.7%. Oregon, population, 672,765, with 237,204 men and women voting on the question, cast 136,842 votes for prohibition and 100,362 against it, majority for, 36,480, percentage of votes cast was, for, 57.7%, against, 42.3%. The combined population of these four suffrage states, 2,818,133, with 894,488 men and women voting on the question adopted prohibition by a combined vote of 482,158 for, to 412,330 against, a total majority for it of 69,828. The average percentage of the vote for and against prohibition in the four states was, for it, 53.9%, against it, 46.1%. Turn now to Virginia and West Virginia, both non- suffrage states, with a combined population of 3,282,731. These two states carried prohibition this year by men's votes alone, by a total majority of 122,708. The total vote of these two states was 395,686, of which 259,197 were for prohibition and 136,489 against it. The average percentage of those voting for it in the two states was 65.5% Virginia, population, 2,061,612, with 158,137 men voting on the question, cast 94,251 votes for it and 63,886 against it, majority for, 30,365, percentage of votes cast was, for prohibition, 59.6%, against 40.4% West Virginia, population, 1,221,119, with 237,549 men voting on the question, cast 164,946 votes for prohibition and 72,603 against it; majority for prohibition, 92,343, percentage of votes cast was, for prohibition, 69.4%; against, 30.6% Commparing the results in the above states, we find that the 3,282,731 people of Virginia and West Virginia, with men alone voting, adopted prohibition by a total majority of 122,708, and the percentage of men voters in favor of it was 59.6% and 69.4% respectively. The four suffrage states, with a total population of 2,818,133, with women voting, carried it by a total majority of only 69,828, and the precentage of votes of men and women cast on the question in those states was, for prohibition 53.2%, 52.5%, 52.3% and 57.7% respectively, and the average percentage for the four suffrage states of all who voted was 53.9% for and 46.1% against, while the men of Virginia voted 59.6 for prohibition and 40.4% against, and the men of West Virginia voted 69.4% for and only 30.6% against. Had the men and women of Arizona voted as the men of Virginia voted, that is 59.6% of them for prohibition instead of 53.2% of them, as they did, the majority for prohibition in Arizona, instead of being only 3,144, would have been 10,005. Had the men and women of Washington voted as the men of Virginia did, that is, 59,6% in favor of prohibition instead of only 52.5% for it, the majority in that state for prohibition, instead of being 18,632, would have been 69,321. Had the men and women of Colorado voted as the men of Virginia did, that is, 59.6% of them for prohibition instead of 52.3%, the majority for prohibition in Colorado, instead of being 11,572, would have been 47.540. Had the men and women of Oregon voted as the men of Virginia did, that is, 59.6% in favor of prohibition instead of 57.7% for it, as they did, the majority for prohibition in that state, instead of being 36,480, would have been 45,542.NORTH DAKOTA VOTED NO BY 9401 MAJORITY Detailed Vote of State on Suffrage Majorities Counties Yes No No Yes Adams.............. 498 330 ... 168 Barnes.............. 1,043 1,207 164 ... Benson.............. 870 944 74 ... Billings.............. 608 473 ... 135 Bottineau............ 1,326 1,203 ... 123 Bowman.............. 596 396 ... 2000 Burke.............. 739 488 ... 251 Burleigh.............. 817 1,265 448 ... Cass..............0 2,001 2,611 610 ... Cavalier.............. 972 1,466 494 ... Dickey.............. 790 886 96 ... Divide.............. 690 538 ... 152 Dunn.............. 524 787 263 ... Eddy.............. 522 387 ... 135 Emmons.............. 323 970 647 ... Foster.............. 436 577 141 ... Golden Valley.............. 844 586 ... 258 Grand Forks.............. 1,736 2,259 523 ... Griggs.............. 509 432 ... 77 Hettinger.............. 507 813 306 ... Kidder.............. 504 665 161 ... LaMoure.............. 720 894 174 ... Loagn.............. 197 743 546 ... McHenry.............. 1,314 1,533 219 ... McIntosh.............. 77 809 732 ... McKenzie.............. 893 516 ... 377 McLean.............. 1,040 1,146 106 ... Mercer.............. 247 687 440 ... Morton.............. 1,143 2,629 1,486 ... Mountrail.............. 996 686 ... 310 Nelson.............. 796 799 3 ... Oliver.............. 239 303 64 ... Pembina.............. 1,246 1,473 227 ... Pierce.............. 600 915 315 ... Ramsey.............. 952 1,099 147 ... Ransom.............. 897 903 6 ... Renville.............. 749 547 ... 202 Richland.............. 1,017 2,216 1199 ... Rolette.............. 613 640 27 ... Sargent.............. 678 857 179 ... Sheridan.............. 155 663 508 ... Stark.............. 435 1,340 905 ... Steele.............. 484 543 59 ... Stutsman.............. 863 1,615 752 ... Towner.............. 750 676 ... 74 Walsh.............. 1,135 1,647 512 ... Ward.............. 2,015 1,431 ... 584 Wells.............. 497 890 393 ... Williams.............. 1,603 1,007 ... 596 Totals 40,009 49,410 13,043 3,642 Total vote on suffrage, 89,419 Total vote for, 40,009. Total vote against, 49,410 Total majority against, 9,401. Total suffrage majority 15 counties, 3,642. Total anti-suffrage majority 35 counties, 13,043. Thirty-five of the fifty counties defeated it by a combined majority of 13,043. The other fifteen counties went for it by a combined majority of 3,642, thus defeating it by 9,401. The eastern tier of conties adjoining Minnesota, including Pembina, Walsh, Grand Forks, Traill, Cass and Richland went solidly against it by a combined majority of 3,188. The second tier of counties also went solidly against it. The western tier of counties lying next to Montana including Bowman, Billings, Golden Valley, McKenzie, Williams and Divide, went solidly for it by a combined majority of 1718. 3 Every one of the thirteen counties except Towner in the first (the eastern) congressional district, defeated the measure. Sixteen of the nineteen counties in the second (middle) congressional district, defeated it. Eleven of the eighteen counties in the third (western) congressional district, went for it, The other seven counties went against it by such a large vote that this district also defeated it. It was defeated in the first district by 4002, in the second by 5062, in the third by 337. WOMAN SUFFRAGE IN PRACTICE DOES NOT ADVANCE PROHIBITION This year's election results will be interesting to those who wish to determine the effect upon prohibition of the entrance of women into politics. Up to the last election their influence had been at least negative in character, for no woman suffrage state had adopted prohibition (Colorado with women voting had defeated it), although three woman suffrage states, Utah, Wyoming and Colorado, had had the political ballot for over twenty years. With men's vote alone prohibition had been adopted in North Dakota, Maine, Kansas, Mississippi, Alabama, North Carolina, Georgia, Oklahoma and Tennessee. At this year's election, Arizona, Colorado, Oregon and Washington—all woman suffrage states—carried prohibition. Virginia and West Virginia, both non-suffrage states, also adopted prohibition this year by the votes of men alone. California, a suffrage state, defeated prohibition. Ohio, a non-suffrage state, also defeated it. The results in the suffrage and non-suffrage states show that the effect of woman suffrage upon prohibition is still decidedly negative and, in fact show that prohibition finds its strongest support in non-suffrage states, as the following figures will demonstrate. Arizona, population 204,354, with 71,000 legal voters (men and women), cast 51,007 votes for governor and only 48,620 votes upon prohibition; 25,887 were for, and 22,743 against, majority for, 3144. The percentages of the votes cast upon the question were 53.2% for and 46.8% against. Washington, population 1,141,990, with 361,048 men and women voting on the question, cast 189,840 votes for prohibition and 171,208 against it, majority for, 18,632, percentage of votes cast was, for, 52.5%, against 47.5%. Colorado, population, 799,024, with 247,6060 men and women voting upon the question, cast 129,589 votes for prohibition and 118,017 votes against it, majority for, 11,572, percentage of votes case was, for, 52.3%, against, 47.7%. 4 Oregin, population, 672,765, with 237,204 men and women voting on the question, cast 136,842 votes for prohibition and 100,362 against it, majority for, 36,480, percentage of votes cast was, for, 57.7%, against, 42.3%. The combined population of these four suffrage states, 2,818,133, with 894,488 men and women voting on the question adopted prohibition by a combined vote of 482,158 for, to 412,330 against, a total majority of 69,828. The average percentage of the vote for and against prohibition in the four states was, for it, 53.9%, against it, 46.1%. Turn now to Virginia and West Virginia, both non-suffrage states, with a combined population of 3,282,731. These two states carried prohibition this year by men's votes alone, by a total majority of 122,708. The total vote of these two states was 395,686, of which 259,197 were for prohibition and 136,489 against it. The average percentage of those voting for it in the two states was 65.5% Virginia, population, 2,061,612, with 158,137 men voting on the question, cast 94,251 votes for it and 63,886 against it, majority for, 30,365, percentage of votes cast was, for prohibition, 59.6%, against 40.4%. West Virginia, population, 1,221,119, with 237,549 men voting on the question, cast 164,946 votes for prohibition and 62,603 against it; majority for prohibition, 92,343, percentage of votes cast was, for prohibition, 69.4%; against, 30.6%. Comparing the results of the above states, we find that the 3,282,731 people of Virginia and West Virginia, with men alone voting, adopted prohibition by a total majority of 122,708, and the percentage of men voters in favor of it was 59.6% and 69.4% respectively. The four suffrage states, with a total population of 2,818,133, with women voting, carried it by a total majority of only 69,828, and the percentage of votes of men and women cast on the question in those states was, for prohibition 53.2%, 52,5%, 52.3% and 57.7% respectively, and the average percentage for the four suffrage states of all who votes was 53.9% for and 46.1% against, while the men of Virginia voted 59.6 for prohibition and 40.4% against, and the men of West Virginia voted 69.4% for and only 30.6% against. Had the men and women of Arizona voted as the men of Virginia voted, that is 59.6% of them for prohibition instead of 53.2% of them, as they did, the majority for prohibition in Arizona, instead of being only 3,144, would have been 10,005. Had the men and women of Washington voted as the men of Virginia did, that is, 59.6% in favor of prohibition instead of only 52.5% for it, the majority in that state for prohibition, instead of being only 18,632, would have been 69,321. Had the men and women of Colorado voted as the men of Virginia did, that is, 59.6% of them for prohibition instead of 52.3%, the majority for prohibition in Colorado, instead of being 11,572, would have been 47,540. Had the men and women of Oregon voted as the men of Virginia voted, that is, 59.6% in favor of prohibition instead of 57.7% for it, as they did, the majority for prohibition in that state, instead of being 36,480, would have been 45,542. 5 On the hand, if the men of Virginia had voted as the men and women of the suffrage state of Arizona voted, that is, 53.2% for prohibition, the majority in Virginia ,instead of being 30,365, would have been only 10,119. If they had voted like the men and women of Washington, 52.5%, Virginia's majority would have been only 12,380, or if they had voted like the men and women of Colorado, 52.3%, its majority would have been 11,388, or if they had voted like the men and women of Oregon, 57.7% for prohibition, Virginia's majority, instead of being 30,365, would have been only 24,353 for prohibition. Now compare the votes in the four suffrage states with the votes of men in West Virginia, where 69.4% of the men voting, voted for prohibition and gave a majority of 92,343. According to the standard percentage of the men and women voting for it in Arizona, West Virginia's majority would have only been only 15,193; by the Colorado woman suffrage per centage, it would have been 10,927; by the woman suffrage Washington standard, 11,877; by the woman suffrage Oregon standard, 36,581, instead of the majority of 92,343 which was given by the men alone. Had the men and women of the four suffrage states voted in favor of prohibition as the men did in West Virginia, that is, 69.4% in favor of it, the majorities for prohibition in the four suffrage states would have been increased as follows: Arizona from a majority of 3,144 to 19,058; Colorado from 11,572 to 97,060; Oregon from 36,480 to 92,982; Washington from 18,632 to 141,530. Let us now compare the two states which defeated prohibition— California, a suffrage state, and Ohio, a non-suffrage state. California, population 2,377,549, with 880,317 men and women voting, defeated prohibition by 169,245, the vote being 355,536 for, and 524,781 against, the percentages of the vote cast was 40.4% for and 59,6 against. Ohio, population, 4,767,121, with 1,092,456 men voting on the question, cast 504,127 votes for prohibition and 588,329 votes against it, the majority against it being 84.202; of the total vote cast, 46.1% was for prohibition, and 53.9% against it, while California's vote, with men and women voting, was only 40.4% for prohibition, and 59.6% against it. Had the men and women of California voted as did the men of Ohio, it would have been defeated by only 67,000 instead of 169,245, a difference of 101,345, and had the Ohio men voted as did the men and women of California, instead of defeating it by 84,202, Ohio would have defeated it by 209,752. Had the men and women of California voted as the men of Virginia did, that is, 59.6% for it instead of 40.4%, instead of being defeated by 169.245, it would have carried by 169,245. Had the men and women of California voted as the men of West Virginia, that is 69.4% for prohibition rather than 40.4%, instead of being defeated by 169,245, it would have carried by a majority of 341,561. 6WOMAN SUFFRAGE AND THE FOUR POLITICAL PARTIES North Dakota voters were divided into four political parties at the last election. Republican, Democrat, Socialist and Progressive. The official platform committees of the Republican and Democratic parties refused to adopt woman suffrage planks as part of their creeds. They commended the subject to their followers for careful study and left them to vote their own judgment, free from platform dictation. The Socialist party has always stood for woman suffrage and “votes for women” is one of the pillars upon which the new Progressive party was founded. Both of these parties endorsed woman suffrage in thier state platforms and stood for it during the campaign and with a few exceptions their followers supported it. The attitude of the Socialists of the state, as a body, upon this question is set forth in the “Iconoclast” the official organ of that party in the following editorial appearing after election in the issue of Nov. 13, 1914, under the caption “Woman Suffrage.” “Woman suffrage was defeated. It failed to carry for the same reason that socialism failed to carry—prejudice and ignorance on the part of the majority and shrewd manipulators leading it astray in the interest of special privilege. The Socialists voted for woman suffrage in a body. Of all political parties it cast its many thousands of ballots as one vote, and while other parties were being led in several directions at the same time the Socialists had a well defined purpose and carried it out.” The Progressive party stood with the Socialist party for woman suffrage—definitely and specifically committed to it. Now how did the four parties vote upon the question at the Nov. 3d election? The Socialists and Progressives with few exceptions voted for it and not against it—that is reasonably certain. The vote on woman suffrage was 40,009 for it, and 49,410 against it. The party vote for governor (using the figures published as official) was as follows: Republican, 44,278; Democratic, 34,746; Socialist, 6,019; Progressive, 4,263. The total Socialist and Progressive vote (and it was committed to suffrage) was 10,282. The total Republican and Democratic vote which was unpledged, was 78,024. The vote on suffrage (disregarding odd figures) was 40,000 for and 49,000 against. The 49,000 votes against it were Republicans and Democrats, for the Socialists and Progressives, who as a body were for it. Of the 40,000 cast for woman suffrage, 10,000 came from the Socialists and Progressives, who as a body were for it. The other 30,000 which were cast for it were Republicans and Democrats. The Socialists as a whole followed their platform. The vote of the unpledged rank and file of the Republican and Democratic parties was then 30,000 for woman suffrage and 49,000 against it. In other words the returns show that the members of the two old parties stood 38 per cent for and 62 per cent against woman suffrage. That it had its united strength in the socialist and Progressive parties, which declared for it, is shown by the returns. 7 For purposes of comparison we will use only the Socialist vote. In the first congressional district where only one county went for suffrage and the majority against it was 4,002, the Socialist vote was only 820, that is, only 2.6 per cent of the entire vote of the district. In the second congressional district, where three counties went for suffrage and the majority against it was 5,062, the Socialist vote was 1,322 or 4.4 per cent of the entire vote of the district. In the third congressional district, where eleven counties went for suffrage and it was defeated by only 337 votes the Socialist vote was 3,877 or 13.5 percent of the total vote of the district. Fourteen per cent of the Socialist vote of the state was cast in the first district, 23 per cent in the second district and 63 per cent in the third district, and these percentages quite accurately reflect the relative majorities for suffrage in the three districts. The county votes show the same relation. WilliamsiCounty gave 596 majority for suffrage, and cast 716 Socialist votes for governor. Ward County, gave a suffrage majority of 584 and cast 561 Socialist votes. Mountrail gave a suffrage majority of 310 and cast 298 Socialist votes. Golden Valley gave a suffrage majority of 258 and cast 217 Socialist votes. Divide gave a suffrage majority of 258 and cast 217 Socialist votes. Burke County gave suffrage a majority of 251 and cast 270 Socialist votes. Bowman gave a suffrage majority of 200 and cast 136 Socialist votes. Bottineau gave a majority of 123 and cast 169 Socialist votes. Billings gave a suffrage majority of 135 and cast 149 Socialist votes. In four of the 15 counties carried by the suffragists the Socialist vote exceeded their majorities and in five more the combined Socialist and Progressive vote exceeded the suffrage majority. In Bowman the suffrage majority was 200 and the combined Socialist and Progressive vote was 199. NORTH DAKOTA WOMEN ARE UNWILLING TO USE THE BALLOT During the recent campaign, it was urged by those who were opposed to woman suffrage that the overwhelming majority of woman (clearly over 90%) do not want the general ballot, and to sustain this claim it was pointed out that in our twenty-five years of experience with women voting on school matters, they had quite generally refrained from exercising their franchise privileges. The vote of the woman at the recent election is very significant. There was a spirited contest between two candidates for state superintendent and there were many contests over the office of county superintendent. Most important of all, the issue was squarely up as to whether women really wanted to vote; those opposed to woman suffrage said they did not; the suffragists, in their newspaper advertising and campaign cards, said they did want to vote, and very badly, and that there were 40,000 women in the state who were demanding the ballot. We have reports on the womens vote from 40 of the 50 counties in the state. In four counties not a single woman voted. In Barnes County, which includes Valley City, where many prominent suffragists reside, 2,365 men voted; only 85 women voted. 8 In Cass County, including Fargo, the home of the “Votes for Women League", 4708 men voted; only 196 women voted. In Stutsman County, including Jamestown, from which the W. C. T. U. waged a prolonged campaign for suffrage, 2478 men voted; only 55 women voted. In Grand Forks County, 3995 men voted; Although this was the home of the two canditdaes for state superintendent and a woman was canditdae for county superintendent, only 270 women voted and in 37 out of 59 precincts not a woman voted. In Ramsey County, including Devils Lake which had the advantage of a season’s Chautauqua suffrage campaign, 2051 men voted; only 47 women voted. In Traill County 1723 men voted and only 44 women. In Sargent County 1535 men voted and no women. In McHenry County 2847 men voted and only 186 women. In Nelson County 1595 men voted and only 103 women. In a number of counties where there were contests over county superintendents the women voted in larger numbers, but taking the state as a whole the vote of the women was not more than that stated by the anti-suffragists in their campaign literature. The returns on the votes of women also indicate that the men who voted for woman suffrage did so through mistaken gallantry or because of erroneous judgment as to the wishes of the women. For in counties which carried for woman suffrage the women themselves clearly showed by their failure and refusal to vote, that they do not want the ballot; for instance: Bowman County men to the number of 992 voted on the question; 596 for and 396 against; the majority for suffrage was 200; and yet not a single woman in that county voted. In Eddy County 909 men voted on the question, 522 for and 397 against; the majority for suffrage was 135; and yet only 22 women in the whole county voted. In Towner County 1426 men voted, 750 for and 676 against; the majority for suffrage was 74; and yet only 6 women in the whole county voted. In Mountrail County 1622 men voted on the question; 996 for and 686 against; majority for of 310; and yet only 209 women voted. In Renville County 1296 men voted, 749 for and 547 against; majority for of 202; and yet only 237 women voted. State Vote. The men vote for Governor was 89,396; for and against Suffrage was 89,419. The men and women vote on State Superintendent of Public Instruction was 82,035 —that is over 7,000 short of the mens vote alone on Governor and Suffrage. OUR PURPOSES AND PRINCIPLES The North Dakota Association Opposed to Woman Suffrage, was organized June 5, 1914, for the purposes of giving publicity to the facts concerning the woman suffrage question, then a pending political issue, and of informing the voters in regard to the sentiment of our women on this question. We have worked steadily with these aims in view and have conducted a purely educational campaign. Our financial support has come entirely from our members and from North Dakota men and women, who thought as did we, that woman suffrage is a menace to the home. We shall continue our work along the same lines and plan to give as full information upon the subject as we are able, to the people of the state. Our reasons for opposing woman suffrage are briefly and in part as follows: 1. Suffrage is not a natural right but an obligation imposed by government, from which women are exempted in view of the duties toward home and families which they are performing. We are now making our full contribution to the State, an political duties should not be required of us. 9 2. Stability of government rests upon physical power to enforce its laws. Behind law there must be force to make it effective. We are unwilling, even were we able, to perform police, jury, election and military duties, and should not undertake the power of law making without the responsibility of law enforcement. 3. Woman suffrage is the demand of a minority of women. In North Dakota we have had twenty-five years of experience with the school franchise. This experience has demonstrated that the great majority of women cannot and will not use the ballot. This fact was again demonstrated at the Nov. 3, 1914, election. 4. North Dakota women do not need the ballot. The great advance of women in the last pacer & along moral, intellectual and economic lines, has been made without the vote. Every opportunity, industrial, educational and economic is ours without the ballot. We are free to advance and improve ourselves and our daughters in all lines adapted to us. 5. Women now stand outside of politics and are free to appeal to all parties in matters of education, charity and reform. We are thus able to do better and truer work, unhampered by party prejudices, affiliations and divisions. We object to having our legitimate “Mother” work in charity and reform impaired by the dissensions that would come with political life. 6. The woman suffrage movement is a backward step in the progress of civilization in that it seeks to efface natural differentiation of function and to produce identity instead of division of labor. To ask us to perform not only our own work, but that now done by men, is to diminish by one-half our present efficiency. 7. A woman's citizenship is just as valuable as that of a man, and her services are just as necessary to the state, but men and women are different with talents that are complementary, not identical. We ask the right to contribute our best gifts to the state and protest against being forced into the giving of services for which we are unsuited. 8. Our present duties require all of our time and ability, and are such as none but ourselves can form. As men cannot do our work, we should not be to take up their work. We have confidence in men to attend to political duties. North Dakota through men’s votes, leads in laws for the protection of women and children and the home, and we women have no grievance that requires us to go into politics. 9. The family is the unit in society and the foundation of the state. It should be undivided. Our motto for women is—“Back to the Home” not—“Our of the Home." 10. Equal voting rights for women and men means equal political duties with men. Women cannot justly exercise the same political rights as men and escape the same political duties, which include election, party, office holding, and military duties. 11. Politics will not be elevated by the entrance of political women. Suffrage militancy and blacklisting show this. The suffragists of this country in last campaign officially blacklisted and marked for retirement from public life, through "Votes for Women" the following United States senators and representatives—not because they were unworthy public servants, but solely because they did not agree with then upon the suffrage question: Democratic Senators: Gore, Clark Fletcher, Shively, and Smith. Republican Senators: Root, Lodge, Brandegee, and Dillingham. Representatives: Underwood, (Democratic House leader), Mann, (Republican House leader, author of White Slave law); also Calloway, Fitzgerald, Garner, Garrett, Hay, Page, Sisson. 12. It would be a misfortune to both women and children to discharge men from their natural relation to them of protectors and defenders. We would lose more than we would gain. 10 [*57874*]NO QUARREL! THE following "advertisement," or "reading notice," appears in The Humboldt Star of Winnemucca, Nev., dated March 2, 1914. It is signed by the President and Secretary of The Woman's Equal Franchise Society. "Comment is superfluous." TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN. The impression is prevalent among a number in this community that the members of the Woman's Equal Franchise Society are fighting the liquor interests. Rumors reach us every little while that we are seeking suffrage for the express purpose of closing all saloons. While it is gratifying to the vanity to learn that there are some who fear we can accomplish at one "fell stroke" what the Prohibitionists have vainly attempted for a decade, we feel we must put the subject straight before the public. The Woman's Equal Franchise Society is not a political party nor is it allied with any of existing parties. We have no quarrel with the existing order of thing, saloons or otherwise. We are simply asking for the right t ovote, because we think it but justice to have a voice in the government we help to support. If we secure this privilege, we are bound by no promise and will exercise our right according to individual conscience. Some of the men interested in the saloon business here have shown us not only the greatest courtesy, but have helped us in various ways. If the persons who circulate these stories will look up the history of States that have given women the ballot we think they will find they are not any "dryer" than they were before. Utah and Colorado, where women have voted for years, are not Prohibition States. San Francisco voted on the liquor question last year after women were admitted to the polls and went ewt by a large majority. We could cite many more examples if we had time and space. All we ask is the truth. Give us a square deal. MRS. M. S. BONNIFIELD, President. MRS. S. G. LAMB, Secretary.National Association Opposed to Woman Suffrage 37 West 39th Street, New York City OFFICERS President, Mrs. Arthur M. Dodge, New York. Vice-Presidents, Miss Mary S. Ames, Boston, Mass. ; Mrs. John B. Heron, Pittsburgh, Pa. ; Miss Anne MachIvaine, Trenton, N. J. ; Mrs. Edward Porter Peck, Omaha, Neb. ; Mrs. Sidney W. Thaxter, Portland, Me. Secretary, Mrs. William B. Glover, Fairfield, Conn. Treasurer, Miss Caroline W. Stewart, Glen Ridge, N. J. General Sec'y Miss Minnie Bronson. BOARD OF DIRECTORS Mrs. James M. Codman, Boston, Mass. Miss Alice Hill Chittenden, New York. Mrs. Horace Brock, Philadelphia, Pa. Mrs. Rowland G. Hazard, Peacedale, R. I. Mrs. Daniel A. Markham, Hartford, Conn. Mrs. Augustus Gardner, Washington, D. C. Mrs. H. E. Talbot, Dayton, O. Mrs. A. F. Jamieson, Lawrenceville, N. J. Miss Jane U. Rutherfoord, Richmond, VA. Mrs. A. T. Dudley, Exeter, N. H. Mrs. H. F. Lyster, Detroit, Mich. Mrs. Clarence Morgan, Burlington, Vt. Miss Mary L. Atwood, Madison, Wis. Miss C. W. Patterson, Macon, Ga. Mrs. J. Gilfillan, Minneapolis, Minn. _____________________________________ State Associations Opposed to Woman Suffrage _____________________________________ CONNECTICUT President, Mrs. Daniel A. Markham Vice-Presidents, Miss Elizabeth Burnell, Mrs. Wm. B. Glover, Mrs. Wm. B. Williams. Treasurer, Mrs. Albert S. Cooke. Recording Secretary, Mrs. Walter S. Schulz, Hartford. Corresponding Secretary, Mrs. Wm. T. Howe, 41 Lorraine Street, Hartford _____________________________________ DELAWARE Organization Committee, Wilmington Chairman, Mrs. Henry B. Thompson. Recording Secretary, Mrs. David A. Reinhardt. Corresponding Secretary, Miss Emily P. Bissell. Treasurer. Mrs. Eugene Dupont, Jr. _____________________________________ GEORGIA President, Miss Caroline Patterson. Vice-Presidents, Mrs. Richard Cuyler King, Mrs N. K. Troutman, Mrs. J. E. Peacock, Mrs. Walter Lamar. Secretary, Mrs. B. F. Sutton. Corresponding Secretary, Mrs. S. C. Moore, Macon. Treasurer, Mrs. Flewellen Holt. Chairman Press Committee, Mrs. J. S. Birdsay. _____________________________________ IOWA COMMITTEE President, Mrs. Martin Flynn. Secretary, Mrs. Simon Casady, 715 Prospect Road, Des Moines _____________________________________ MARYLAND Office: Garrett Building, German And South Streets, Baltimore. President, Mrs. Robert Garrett. Vice-Presidents, Mrs. Francis T. Redwood, Mrs. John Halsup Adams, Mrs. Arthur B. Kinsolving, Mrs. Michael Wild. Secretary, Mrs. M. C. Talbot. Treasurer, Mrs. Charles B. Penrose. _____________________________________ MAINE President, Mrs. Sidney W. Thaxter. Vice-Presidents, Mrs. Phillip W. McIntyre, Mrs. David W. Snow. Treasurer, Mrs. Bertrand T. Wheeler. Secretary, Mrs. George S. Hobbs, 48 Neal Street, Portland. _____________________________________ MASSACHUSETTS Office: 615 Boylston Street, Boston. President, Mrs. James M. Codman. Vice-President, Miss Anna L. Dawes, Mrs. Charles E. Guild, Mrs. Charles D. Homans, Miss Agnes Irvin, Mrs. Henry M. Whitney, Mrs. Francis C. Lowell, Mrs. Robert S. Russell. Treasurer, pro tem, Mrs. James M. Codman. Recording Secretary, Miss E. C. Post. Corresponding Secretary, Mrs. Charles P. Strong, Boston _____________________________________ MICHIGAN President, Mrs. Henry F. Lyster. Vice-Presidents, Mrs. L. E. Clark, Mrs. C. A. Kent, Mrs. Charles W. Casgrain, Mrs. Joseph B. Schlotman. Treasurer, Mrs. James Cosslett Smith. Secretary, Miss Helen E. Keep, 753 Jefferson Avenue, Detroit. Corresponding Secretary. Mrs. William S. Jerome. _____________________________________ MINNESOTA President, Mrs. J. B. Gilfillan, Minneapolis. Vice-Presidents, Mrs. Walter Richardson, St. Paul ; Mrs. Alfred Pillsbury, Minneapolis ; Mrs. Edmund Pennington, Minneapolis ; Mrs. E. C. Stringer, St. Paul. Honorary President, Mrs. Johnson W. Straight, St. Paul. Honorary Vice-President, Mrs. Daniel R. Noyes, St. Paul. Recording Secretary, Mrs. W. W. Sykes, Minneapolis. Treasurer, Mrs. H. L. Stevens, St. Paul. General Secretary, Miss Rita Kelley, 331 Meyers Arcade, Minneapolis. Executive Committee, Minneapolis, Mrs. J. S. Bell, Mrs. G. H. Christian, Mrs. H.C. Clarke, Mrs. H. Harcourt Horn, Mrs. L. K. Hull, Mrs. C. J. Martin, Mrs. J. H. MacMillan, Mrs. J. R. Marfield, Mrs. O. C. Wyman, Mrs. John Washburn, MRs. C. C. Webber; St. Paul, Mrs. D. F. De Wolf, Miss Mary Davis, Miss Caroline Fairchild Mrs. Emerson Hadley, Mrs. A. H. Lindeke, Mrs. J. E. Ricketts, Mrs. C. L. Spencer, Mrs, F. F. Wright. _____________________________________ NEW HAMPSHIRE President, Mrs. A.T. Dudley, Exeter. Vice-Presidents, Mrs. Edson J. Hill, Concord; Mrs. Thomas C. Bethune, Concord; Mrs. Will B. Howe, Concord; Mrs. Barret Wendell, Portsmouth; Mrs. John R. Spring, Nashua. Recording Secretary, Mrs. Otis G. Hammond, Concord. Corresponfing Secretary, Miss Grace Morrill, 8 South State Street, Concord. Treasurer, Miss Carry R. Todd. _____________________________________ NEBRASKA President, Mrs. Edward Porter Peck. Executive Committe, Mrs. Henry W. Yates, Mrs. John C. Cowin, Mrs. J. W. Griffith, Mrs. W. H. Koenig, Mrs. L. F. Crofoot, Mrs. Gerrit Fort, Mrs. John L. Webster, Mrs. Helen Arion Lewis Mrs. . Arthur Crittenden Smith, Mrs. T. J. Mackay, Mrs. F. N. Conner, Miss Janet M. Wallace. Secretary, Mrs. Wm. Archibald Smith, 102 South 35th Street, Omaha. Treasurer, Mrs. Frank J. Hoel, 110 South 34th Street. Mrs. J. W. Crumpacker, Special Representative National Association, 536 Bee Building, Omaha. _____________________________________ NEW JERSEY Office: 32 West State Street, Trenton. Honorary President, Miss Dayton. President, Mrs. A. F. Jamison. Vice-Presidents, Mrs. Thomas J. Preston, Jr., Mrs. Cornelius Hook, Mrs. Thomas Craven, Mrs. Garret A. Hobart, Mrs. John R. Emery, Mrs. William J. Libbey, Miss H. O. Magie, Miss Anne MacIlvaine, Miss Clara Vezin, Mrs. Carl G. Roebling, Mrs. William S. Stryker. Treasurer, Mrs. George B. Yarde. Recording Secretary, Mrs. R. C. Maxwell. Corresponding Secretary, Mrs. Orville D. Oliphant. _____________________________________ NEW YORK STATE Office: 35 West 39th Street, New York. President, Miss Alice Hill Chittenden. First Vice-President, Mrs. Arthur M. Dodge. Vice-Presidents, Miss Eleanor G. Hewitt, Mrs. Fritz Achelis, Mrs. George Douglas Miller, Mrs. William P. Northup. Honorary Vice-Presidents. Mrs. Elihu Root, Mrs. Richard Watson Gilder, Mrs. Francis M. Scott Secretary, Mrs. M. E. Loomis. Treasurer, Mrs. John A. Church. _____________________________________ NORTH DAKOTA President, Mrs. N. C. Young. Vice-Presidents, Mrs. C. N. Frick, Mrs. J. G. Gundersen, Mrs. E. B. Goss, Mrs. C. E. Wolf, Mrs. T. L. Beiseker, Mrs. L. B. Dochterman, Mrs. H. C. Chaffee, Mrs. R. H. Bosard, Miss M. O. Movine, Mrs. C. W. Plain, Mrs. J. W. Reynolds. Secretary, Mrs. E. L. Wiswell, Fargo. Executive Committee, Mrs. N. C. Young, Mrs. W. J. How, Mrs. D. B. Holt. _____________________________________ OHIO President, Mrs. Harry E. Talbott, Dayton. Vice-Presidents, Mrs. W. Austin Goodman, Cincinnati; Mrs. Frank D. Jamison, Cincinnati; Mrs. Joseph A. Jeffrey, Columbus; Mrs. J. H. J. Upham, Columbus; Mrs. John Bradley Greene, Dayton; Mrs. Harry G. Carnell, Dayton; Mrs. Helen M. Lucas, Marietta; Mrs. J. Herbert Roach, Cleveland; Mrs. Charles Orr, Cleveland; Mrs. Milton James, Austin; Mrs. Cyrus Newby, Hillsboro; Miss Alice Bennett, Chillicothe. Field Secretaries, Miss Lucy Price, Cleveland; Miss Clara Markeson, Columbus; Mrs. Florence Goff Schwarz, Cincinnati. Treasurer, Mrs. John A. MacMillan, 9 Dartmouth Drive, Dayton. _____________________________________ PENNSYLVANIA Office: 261 South Fifteenth Street, Philadelphia. President, Mrs. Horace Brock. Vice-Presidents, Mrs. J. Gardner, Cassat, Mrs. William W. Birdsall, Miss Grace Falkner, Miss Sophy Dallas Irwin, Mrs. James Large, Mrs. John Markoe, Miss Mary Newhall. Treasurer Mrs. Charles W. Henry. Recording Secretary, Mrs. Charles Bingham Penrose. General Secretary and Assistant Treasurer Miss Laura M Sloan. ______________________________________ RHODE ISLAND President. Mrs. Rowland G. Hazard Peaceable. Vice Presidents, Miss Louise C. Hoppin, Mrs. Howard O. Sturges, Mrs. Stephen O. Metcalf. Secretary, Mrs. A. G. Harkness, Providence. Treasurer, Mrs. Elisha H. Howard. Newport Branch. Hon. Chairman, Mrs. Joseph Howland. Chairman, Mrs. Charles Weaver. secretary, Mrs. Ernest Howe. ______________________________________ VERMONT President, Mrs. Clarence Morgan. Vice-President, Mrs. George W. Wales. Secretary, Mrs. M. H. Buckham, Burlington. Treasurer, Mrs. Clarence Morgan. Executive Committee, Mrs. G. G. Benedict, Mrs. Addison B Buell, Mrs. Merritt D. Chittenden, Miss Bertha Terrill. ________________________________________ VIRGINIA President, Miss Jane U. Rutherfoord. Honorary Vice-President, Mrs. William F. Gray. Vice-Presidents, Mrs. Hundsom Cary, Mrs. Arthur P. Wilmer, Miss Annie Rose Walker, Mrs. James Lyons. Secretary and Treasurer, Mrs. Chiles M. Ferrell, 1714 Grove Avenue, Richmond. _______________________________________ WASHINGTON, D. C. 1402 H Street, N. W. President. Mrs. Augustus P. Gardner. Vice-Presidents, Mrs. John W. Weeks, Mrs. Douglas P Birnie. Recording Secretary, Miss Elizabeth Davis. Corresponding Secretary, Miss Esther Denny. Treasurer, Miss Alice Card. Executive Committee, Mrs. William W. Mathewson, Mrs. Frederick Keep, Mrs. E. Rollins Morse, Mrs. Swager Sherley, Miss Josephine Patten, Mrs. William Cogswell, Mrs. Joseph M Stoddard. _______________________________________ WISCONSIN President, Miss Mary L. Atwood. First Vice-President, Mrs. Geo. H. Noyes. Second Vice-President, Mrs. Frank L. Vance. Secretary, Miss Gertrude S. Bean, 4 Prospect Avenue, Milwaukee. Treasurer, Mrs. Ellie B. Usher.The Woman's Protest AGAINST WOMAN SUFFRAGE Published Monthly by the National Association Opposed to Woman Suffrage 37 West 39th Street, New York City Vol. 6 No. 2 DECEMBER 1914 OFFICIAL NOVEMBER MAJORITIES A LETTER TO THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES THE SOUTH'S VIEW OF SUFFRAGE AFTERMATHS OF THE CAMPAIGN OPPORTUNITY KNOCKS IN VAIN WHY FLORENCE NIGHTINGALE OPPOSED SUFFRAGE THE LIQUOR INTERESTS BUGABOO MOVING CAUSES OF THE VOTE ON SUFFRAGE IN OHIO AND WEST Subscription, $1.00 a Year Single Copies, 10 cents Entered as Second-Class Matter, May 1, 1912, at the Post Office at New York, N. Y., Under the Act of March 3, 1879 57876RCK'D JAN 5 1915 T.M.H. PERSONAL The Marlborough Dear Mr. Brahany: I know the leaders of the women who are to call on the President Wednesday and I know their attitude towards him. The President of the Wilson and Marshall League marched down Pennsylvania Avenue on election night all bedecked in the colors of the Congressional Union, and sold copies of its paper while others were making speeches. Is there not some way by which 57877the President can be spared this annoyance? I believe in suffrage, but I think this is going too far. With best wishes for the year, I am Sincerely yours Violet BaconFoster January 2, 1915.TELEGRAM. ackgd 1/6/15 The White House, Washington ECW [89] 12 WU JM 103 NL 9am 6th Highland, N.Y., Jan. 5, 1915. The President: Sir: On behalf of the Equal Suffrage organization of Highland, N.Y, we most respectfully petition your favorable reception and consideration of the request of the delegation which will meet you to-day, advocating equal suffrage. Our branch of the Equal Suffrage League has been in existence but six weeks and now numbers upwards of one hundred members of whom a bare proportion are voters. For the first time in fifty years this town gave its support to a democratic nominee for President by giving you a large majority. We therefore most respectfully beg your acceptance of this our petition. Mabel E. Lent, President; Maude Willoughby Adams, Treasurer. [*57879*][[Stamp]] ACK'D Jan 8 1915 .H.W.J [[/Stamp]] 89 [[Stamp]] THE WHITEHOUSE JAN 8 1915 RECEIVED [[/Stamp]] Kansas City, Missouri January 5, 1915. President Woodrow Wilson, United States of America. Dear Sir: America is "My Country". My ancestors in old Virginia fought in the Revolution. I would love to serve my country more; but am not allowed to serve directly because I have no vote. Please help to give to the country the great unmeasured service to the other half of humanity, Woman's Suffrage. Very sincerely, Lucy J. Smoot, School Teacher Norman School, Kansas City, Missouri 57880 [89] Officers Directors President Pittsburg Association Mrs. Albert Childs Miss Julia Harding Opposed to Woman Suffrage Mrs. William H. Rea Vice Presidents 412 Union Bank Building Mrs. Edwin N. Ohl Mrs. James H. Reed Mrs. Edward B. Scull Mrs. John B. Heron Mrs. W. Harry Brown Mrs. George C. Burgwin Mrs. W. A. Hoeveler Mrs. Harmar D. Denny Mrs. J. H. Moore Mrs. William J. Holland Mrs. D. M. Clemson Mrs. Milton Williams Miss Mary L. Jackson Treasurer Mrs. D. Herbert Hostetter Mrs. John Woodwell Mrs. Charles Arbuthnot 7012 Penn Ave. Mrs. W. W. Blackburn Recording Secretary Mrs. B. K. McMechen Mrs. H. A. Machesney Corresponding Secretary Mrs. Winslow Crannell Registrar Miss Eliza D. Armstrong Pittsburgh, Pa. January 6, 1915. Sent to every Congressman from Penn Dear Sir:- As the Corresponding Secretary of the above Association, which has an enrollment of over 30,000 men and women over 21 years of age, I write to you in their behalf. We protest against the action of a noisy minority who are trying to force suffrage upon the women of the State, who, in the vast majority-silent perhaps but nevertheless as sincere-are opposed to the added burden of the suffrage when there is no necessity for it, no good to be derived from it-universal woman suffrage. This is not only the sentiment of Pittsburgh men and women, but also of the majority of the men and women of the State, as I learned by attending the County Fairs, the enrollment of men and women at those fairs being far in excess of our expectations. We object to the domination of the State by Congress in this bill before you which strikes at our democratic principle of Home Rule. No matter how you may feel on the subject of Woman Suffrage, you must feel assured that your constituents would seriously resent any action on your part that nullified the present status of the State as a unit for Home Rule. We therefore urge you to place yourself on record as against so iconoclastic a measure- in brief to vote against the Federal Amendment that will come before you for action on January 12th. Yours truly, Elizabeth K S Crannell Cor. Secy. [*57881*]89 ACK'D JAN 11 1915 T.M.H. THE WHITE HOUSE JAN 11 1915. RECEIVED THE ADAM A. KRAMER ALLEN C. ROUDEBUSH Adam A. Kramer ATTORNEY & COUNSELOR AT LAW 1218-1224 Union Trust Bldg. Cincinnati, Ohio January 7, 1915 Hon. J. P. Tumlty, Secretary to the President, White House, Washington, D. C. Dear Sir:- In view of the agitation for female suffrage, which was recently voted against by an overwhelming majority in our State, I wrote an opinion on the subject, which was published here. I have read of the meetings at the White House of the ladies and what I regard the correct and judicious position which our worthy President has taken on the subject. I venture to enclose to you an autograph copy of that opinion. Conscious of the many and varied important public matters which must necessarily occupy the time and services of the President, I have withheld sending the paper to him. If for any reason you think it worthy to submit to his attention, I will be pleased if it may prove of any value. Respectfully yours, Adam A Kramer AAK/S 57882 AN OPINION ON FEMALE SUFFRAGE. by Adam. A. Kramer, Cincinnati, Ohio. Suffrage is not alone a privilege, but a duty, and when once conferred, imposes obligations. If conferred on woman, it would impose new responsibilities, unsuited to her relation to man and society, and to her detriment. It could not add anything salutary or enhance any power to what our good women now possess. Indeed, female suffrage would seriously affect, if not efface, much that they now enjoy, and impose burdens from which they are now exempt. By the providence of Creation, man has been enabled to maintain his task in life and perform his civil and spiritual duties more effectively through her influence and companionship. These conditions have always been the inspiration of his patriotism and chivalry. Whatever evils in political life exist can be reformed by man, aided by the influence of our mothers, wives, daughters and sisters, exerted within the home life. Certainly not, in my opinion, within the arena of politics. Our good men have always voted for woman, and for and not against her welfare. In everything that may concern her happiness man ever will vote for her and the family over which she presides. Whitin the home all matters are discussed and should be determined, to be expressed at the ballot box by man. Woman's welfare is enshrined in the hearts of man, whatever may be claimed by many suffragettes to the contrary. The government of the State is man's special work, the government of the Home is woman's sacred duty, and by her nature she adorns and sanctifies them both better if she is relieved from the burden of politics. Has the world become any worse because she has not mixed in politics? Think what would be her lot if, to carry out logically her suffrage, she would become a member of political clubs, a Tammanyite or a Bull Mooser. It cannot be denied that there are some bad women, as there are some bad men. Fortunately, they are in the minority. Would not the minority govern among the women, in votes, when we come to consider that the great, overwhelming majority of our American women are lovers and devotees of that sacred place called "Home, Sweet Home". Woman [*57883*]-2- cannot be expected to take part to blaze the roads for the habitation of man and woman; build and maintain our railroads; our steamships; our houses; or even defend our homes and country, except in her peaceful ministrations. All these duties must be performed by man, not for him alone, but for her and the family. The most plausible argument in favor of female suffrage has been that "taxation without representation is tyranny". Is this true? In theory it might be, but in practice, certainly not. The vast properties created in the world, and especially in our own blessed land, have been provided by man, for woman as well as for him and the family. During life, man's labors in every field of human endeavor are dedicated to her as well as to him and the family. The accumulations of property, at his death, are either bequeathed or devised to her, or secured to her, by man-made laws. Indeed, more in her favor than in his. Material wealth should not be created by the labor of woman; man has the aid and devotion of woman to give him ambition and contentment in his work for that. Is taxation without representation tyranny, because the inheritance of woman from father, husband or brother is subject to the same law by which wealth is produced and possessed, and subject to a small proportion of the cost of maintaining the government, by which her inheritance may be enjoyed and protected? It may not be generally knows, but I am credibly informed that a vast amount of the wealth in all establishments and corporations, is held by our women, by gift or inheritance. Is it unjust to her that such should be taxed which was taxed while the father, husband or brother lived and created it and left it to her? It is true, in our modern life, that a certain element of our women have been obliged to enter the fields of labor in the lighter forms, but is it true, that they care for the vote? I believe the majority do not. Many who want the vote are those who would be better pleased if they had a good husband. If they had [*57884*] -3- one they would not want the vote. Others, perhaps, may have husbands who they think are not good, and others, in fact, may have husbands who are not good, but they are in the minority and are the exception and not the rule. In our great State of Ohio, two efforts for female suffrage were overwhelmingly defeated, and I believe largely through the influence of our good women exercised within the home. If female suffrage were a right which should be exercised as a matter of personal liberty, I should not hesitate to agree with it, but a vast majority of our own good women are opposed to it and therefore don't regard it as a question of personal liberty. There is an element of womankind, deluded in my opinion, who believe that suffrage would benefit woman. Some of them are called Militant Suffragettes. Many of these militants would be more dangerous to society with the vote, than without it. they would be more militant once they acquired the franchise. The hope of its acquisition and power it would give them, are more alluring than the realization would be. Man is no more fitted for the sublime duties of woman in this life, than is she designed for the re- responsibilities of man. Home makes the Family, the Family makes the State and the State makes the Nation. By far the greatest majority of our good women appreciate and enjoy the blessings of their accorded spheres and duties. Man would not withhold suffrage from her, who is nearest and dearest to him, were it good for her, but he desires to protect her from the burdens and evils which this fad would entail and impose. C Adams A Kramer [*57885*]Opinion on Female Suffrage. by Adam A. Kramer of Cincinnati Ohio.Congressional Union For Woman Suffrage National Headquarters, 1420 F Street Washington D. C. Colors-Purple, White and Gold [*THE WHITE HOUSE, JAN 131915 RECEIVED*] [*ACK'D 13 15 T.M.M.*] [*89*] Oregon Headquarters 613 Eilers Building Portland, Ore. Executive Committee Miss Alice Paul, N. J., Chairman Miss Lucy Burns, N. Y., Vice Chairman Mrs. Donald Hooker, Md., Chairman Finance Mrs. Mary Beard, N. Y. Mrs. O. H. P. Belmont, N. Y. Mrs. Crystal Eastman Benedict, N. Y. Mrs. Gilson Gardner, D. C. Miss Elsie Hill, Conn. Mrs. Wm. Kent, Cal. Mrs. Lawrence Lewis, Jr., Pa. Advisory Council Mrs. Harriott Stanton Blatch, N. Y. Mrs. Inez Milholland Boisservain, N. Y. Mrs. John Winters Brannon, N. Y. Reverend Olympia Brown, Wis. Mrs. Lillian Harris Coffin, Cal. Mrs. William L. Colt. N. Y. Mrs. Frank Cothren, N. Y. Mrs. George H. Day, Conn. Mrs. John Dewey. N. Y. Miss Mary Bartlett Dixon, Md. Miss Lavinia Dock, N. Y. Mrs. Abigail Scott Dunniway, Oregon Mrs. Glendower Evans, Mass. Mrs. Charlotte Perkins Gilman, N. Y. Mrs. Inez Hayes Gilmore, Cal. Mrs. Edwin C. Grice, Pa. Mrs. F. R. Hazard, N. Y. Mrs. Florence Bayard Hilles, Del. Mrs. Frederick C. Howe, N. Y. Miss Ada L. James, Wis. Miss Helen Keller, Mass. Mrs. Florence Kelley, N. Y. Dr. Cora Smith King. Wash. Miss Gail Laugblin, Cal. Mrs. William Bross Lloyd, Ill Mrs. Lionel S. Marks, Mass. Miss Edythe Wynne Matthison, Conn. Mrs. Sophie G. Meredith. Va. Mrs. Mary Hutcheson Page, Mass. Mrs. Marsden Perry, R. I. Mrs. Annie Porritt, Conn. Mrs. William Prendergast, N. Y. Mrs. John Rogers, N. Y. Prof. Lucy M. Salmon. N. Y. Mrs. Mary C. Therklesen, Oregon Mrs. Mino Van Winkle, N. J. Mrs. John Jay White, D. C. Miss Charlotte Anita Whitney, Cal. Mrs. Harvey W. Wiley, D. C. Miss Mary E. Woolley, Mass. Jan. 8, 1915. Mr. Joseph P. Tumulty, Secretary to the President, Washington, D. C. Dear Sir:- On yesterday I sent to the President by special delivery, a copy of our official organ "The Suffragist." It contains an article which discusses States' Rights as it bears upon the question of woman suffrage. I am Indeed very anxious that the President see this article, and further I think that he will himself be interested to read it. It will take only a minute of his time. I shall greatly appreciate it if you can personally see that this article gets into the hands of the President. Very sincerely yours, Virginia Arnold Oregon Organizer for the Congressional Union. There is provided 8 "The Suffragist" & press clipping giving a splendid symposium bearing upon the [Brist?] [Modell?] Amendment. Please see that this also reaches for President. Thank you. [*57887*]You also, I'm sure, would be interested to read those two articles. They are altogether enlightening.PITTSBURGH ASSOCIATION OPPOSED TO WOMAN SUFFRAGE 412 UNION BANK BUILDING OFFICERS PRESIDENT MISS JULIA HARDING VICE PRESIDENTS MRS. JAMES H. REED MRS. JOHN B. HERON MRS. GOERGE C. BURGWIN MRS. HARMAR D. DENNY MRS. WILLIAM J. HOLLAND MRS. MILTON WILLIAMS TREASURER MRS JOHN WOODWELL 7012 PENN AVE. RECORDING SECRETARY MRS. H. A. MACHESNEY CORRESPONDING SECRETARY MRS. WINSLOW CRANNELL REGISTRAR MISS ELIZA D. ARMSTRONG DIRECTORS MRS. ALBERT CHILDS MRS. WILLIAM H. REA MRS. EDWIN N. OHL MRS. EDWARD B. SCULL MRS. W. HARRY BROWN MRS. W. A. HOEVELER MRS. J. H. MOORE MRS. D. M. CLEMSON MISS MARY L. JACKSON MRS. D. HERBERT HOSTETTER MRS. CHARLES ARBUTHNOT MRS. W. W. BLACKBURN MRS. B. K. McMECHEN [*ACK'D JAN 9 1915 T.M.H. 89 THE WHITE HOUSE JAN 9 1915 RECEIVED*] PITTSBURGH, PA. January 8, 1915. To His Excellency The President of the United States, Washington, D. C. Honorable and Dear Sir:- At a meeting of the society of which I am Corresponding Secretary a vote of thanks was tendered for your brave action relative to the Federal Amendment seeking to enforce suffrage upon the women of the non-woman suffrage States of the Union. As a body of women whose motto is "Homes for women" we thank you. As a body of women who are content to serve God and mankind in the capacity of mothers, we thank you. As a body of women who believe in mankind, and who realize man's chivalric attitude to women which has placed her on a superior plane legally to his own we thank you. As a body of women who believe that the safety of the nation rests on the stability of the Home, and that anything that tends to arouse or encourage sex antagonism threatens that stability, we thank you. Yours sincerely, Elizabeth K. G. Crannell Cor. Secy. EKSC/D [*57888*]89 ACK'D JAN 9 1915 T.M.H THE WHITE HOUSE JAN 9 1915 RECEIVED Lock Haven, Penna. Jan 8th 1915. Hon. Woodrow Wilson Dear President I and a great many of my Democratic friends desire to express our high regard for your manly stand regarding the hysterical woman Suffrage propaganda. You have demonstrated beyond doubt that you cannot be swerved by rash enthusiasts from your honest convictions. Bravo! Brother you have been tested and not found wanting. We took the stump in your behalf and we have no regrets. All honor to the man who does not want our mothers, wives sisters and daughters dragged down to the level of corrupt politics. Hurrah for Woodrow Wilson in 1916. Faithfully yours, G. H. Hubbard. Lock Haven [*57899*]TELEGRAM. The White House, Washington. ACK'D JAN 11 1915 J.A.K 4 WU JM 64 NL 832am 11th [89] Butte, Mont., Jan. 10,1915. The President: We the executive committee of the Montana Association opposed to woman suffrage ask to go on record as protesting against the proposed national amendment in favor of woman suffrage to voted on January twelfth in Congress. Mrs. C. H. Moore, Mrs. John Noyes, Mrs. W.J. White, Mrs. W.J. Christie, Mrs. J.M.Howard, Mrs.K.B.Howell, Mrs. A. Dickson, Mrs. Theodore Simons. [*57890*][*ACK'D JAN 22 1915 T.M.H THE WHITE HOUSE JAN 22 1915 RECEIVED 89*] The Equal Franchise League OF CRANFORD, N. J. MISS ALICE LAKEY, President MRS. F. B. RYAN, Vice President MRS. DANIEL BURR, Treasurer MRS. N. K. THOMPSON, Secretary January 21, 1915. to His Excellency Hon. Woodrow Wilson, President of the United States, Washington, D. C. My dear President Wilson:- The New York Times of the 15th. instant published an article headed" Wilson encourages suffrage leaders". In the article Dr. Anna Shaw was reported to have given out a statement in which she said " we have come away from the interview with the distinct impression that very shortly the President will come out with a statement favorable to suffrage in the state of New Jersey". As no contradiction to this statement has appeared in the public press, that I know of, I write to ask if you will honor the Equal Franchise League of Cranford with your views as to the suffrage question in this state? The suffrage amendment is to be placed before the voters of New Jersey next September. Nothing could be of more help to the question in this state than your advocacy of the passage of the amendment. Will you not lend your great influence to this movement? Suffrage is bound to come sooner or later. Why not place New Jersey now in line with those progressive states that have granted the right of suffrage to women? Trusting that we may have the honor of a reply from you and that the reply may be favorable to our cause, I have the honor to remain, Sincerely yours, Alice Lakey. President, Equal Franchise League [*57891*]Information Circular No. 1. AMERICAN PURE FOOD LEAGUE FOR CONSUMERS PRODUCERS MANUFACTURERS SCIENTIFIC MEN AND WOMEN FOOD CONTROL OFFICIALS DISTRIBUTORS PHYSICIANS HEALTH AUTHORITIES Organized May 7th, 1913 Incorporated Address communications to ALICE LAKEY, Executive Secretary, 83 Fulton Street, New York. 57892PURPOSE. THE objects of the AMERICAN PURE FOOD LEAGUE shall be attained through education, legislation and cooperation and are: 1. Co-operate with consumers, scientific and public authorities, producers, manufacturers and distributors, in the production, supervision and distribution of PURE FOOD. 2. Promote adequate and uniform legislation providing for the establishment of grades and standards, based on the food value, cleanliness, safety and freedom from adulteration of all foods. 3. Support legislation in the interests of pure food together with such administrative regulations as are necessary to make such legislation definite and effective; and to secure the passage of a uniform and efficient system of federal, state and municipal legislation and administration. 4. Promote the welfare and efficiency of producers and manufacturers of pure food products, through organization and co-operation. 5. Act as a clearing house for the exchange of ideas among practical, scientific and economic pure food thinkers and workers. 6. Promote honest and simple labeling of all food products. 7. Give recognition and market value to cleanliness and safety of food products and educate the consumer to recognize the same in the purchase of foods. 8. Condemn unfair methods of competition. 9. Condemn unfair methods of legislation. 10. Collect, tabulate, study and discuss facts pertinent to pure foods and disseminate such knowledge. 11. Advocate appropriations sufficient for federal, state and municipal authorities for the proper enforcement of pure food regulations; and efficient administrative organizations and methods. (Constitution American Pure Food League, Article 23.) ORGANIZATION. THE AMERICAN PURE FOOD LEAGUE is composed of four sections: Consumers section. Scientific and public health section. Food producers section. Food manufacturers and distributors section. The League is governed by a board of directors consisting of twenty-eight members, seven of whom are replaced each year by members elected for a term of four years. Each section elects its own officers and is represented upon the board of directors and receives and disburses funds designed for sectional work in harmony with the objects of the AMERICAN PURE FOOD LEAGUE. The general officers of the AMERICAN PURE FOOD LEAGUE are elected annually and are as follows: Honorary President. Honorary Vice-President. President. Vice-President. Executive Secretary. Treasurer. In addition to its elected officers the AMERICAN PURE FOOD LEAGUE has an Advisory Council composed of men of national and international reputation in pure food work selected by the board of directors. [*57893*]MEMBERSHIP. A NY person willing to subscribe to the objects of the AMERICAN PURE FOOD LEAGUE may become a member upon election. Any member of the League is eligible for nomination to membership in any of its section. Active member one dollar ($1.00) annually. Contributing member ten dollars ($10.00) annually. Sustaining member twenty-five dollars ($25.00) annually. Life member one hundred dollars ($100). Patron one thousand dollars ($1,000). Honorary member elected for eminent services in the interests of pure food, no dues. Affiliated member, any organization pursuing objects in harmony with those of the League, five dollars ($5.00) annually.7 Mr Tumulty to note called Mr. Tumulty's special attention to answer before sequuy JWB [57894][89] THE WHITE HOUSE JAN 22 1915 RECEIVED The Equal Franchise League OF CRANFORD, N.J. MISS ALICE LAKEY, President MRS F.B. RYAN, Vice President MRS. DANIEL BURR, Treasurer MRS. N.K THOMPSON, Secretary Jan. 21, 1915. J.P. Tumulty Esq., Secretary, To the President, The White House, Washington, D.C. ACK'D JAN 22 1915 T.M.M Dear Mr. Tumulty:- I send under separate cover a letter to the President and again I ask if you will be so kind as to see that it does reach him. It is impossible for his eye to even glance at all the mail, as every one knows. Hence I ask your friendly assistance. very sincerely yours, Alice Lakey 57895 Gilbert M. Hitchcock, [?],. Chairman. Duncan U. Fletcher, FLA. Joseph L. Bristow. Kans. James A. Reed, MO. Coe I. Crawford, S. Dak. Thomas J. Walsh, Mont. George P. McLean, Conn. Harry Lane, Oreg. Henry F. Lippitt, R.I. Joseph E. Ransdell, LA. John W. Weeks, Mass. John F. Shafroth, Colo. Willard D. Eakin, Clerk. United States Senate, Committee on the Philippines. The White House Jan 23 1915 Received Ack'd Jan 23 1915 T.M.H. January 22, 1915. Mr. Joseph P. Tumulty, Secretary to the President, The White House. 89 My dear Sir: I am requested by Mrs. Helen Arion Lewis to see that the President receives the enclosed letter and pamphlet entitled "Woman's Suffrage A Menace To The Nation." Mr. Helen Arion # Lewis is a member of the executive committee of the Nebraska State Association Opposed to Woman's suffrage. Yours very truly, Gill Hitchcock U.S.S. Enclosures. 57896 Omaha Jan 15th 1915 President Woodrow Wilson [*[89]*] Dear Sir, I hope you will pardon this intrusion upon your time, but for many months I have watched your administration with anxious solicitude. My attention was drawn to the earnest appeal for endorsement, in your address to the army and navy and the nation. I thought then I would send you a cheering word - but refrained fearing the idea that such a letter from an old lady - a non voter &c - would seem strange to me in your position, and modesty held the pen. When the great shadow passed over your household I knew you needed help, but I felt [*57897*]I could not do with my feeble words what your trust in Him would bring you, that peace of mind &c. We all know how He sustained you in that great affliction and pray He may still be your guide in the glorious effort you are making for the right. The nation looks up in almost awe to the man, in these times who is battling on conscientious grounds for a higher standard of living which we know our chief Executive is earnestly doing. May God bless your efforts in the honest prayers of the whole North West, irrespective of party, creed, or sex. But to the real intent of my letter. I am one of the executive board of the "Nebraska association opposed to woman suffrage," and at our last meeting I was asked to convey to you our sincere thanks for the honest, courteous, yet firm manner in which you met the com' of women suffragists and with what unusual graciousness you refused to answer directly - or decide the question before you - as the women were determined you should. It certainly was a case where our President displayed rare diplomacy. and for this we are truly grateful. Perhaps I should have urged a younger person to do this work – but it is a pleasure to me to say even half what I would write - and sum it up in these words we are your friends. We are a band of earnest workers - who have done our best all Summer to defeat an amendment that we felt would if victorious debase our sex and demoralize women. If entrance into [*57898*]politics is too unclean for men - how could we expect it to uplift women or better conditions in the home or nation. We were richly rewarded by the verdict rendered in our last election. We are glad of an opportunity to address you - showing our appreciation of your work - and trusting you will realize there is no semblance of politics in our organization - and with this hearty God speed you -- believe me I am your friend (Mrs) Helen Arion Lewis 52nd & Jackson Sts.[*President Woodrow Wilson Washington D. C.*] Woman Suffrage a Menace to the Nation MRS. HELEN ARION LEWIS ISSUED BY The Nebraska Association Opposed to Woman Suffrage 536 Bee Building OMAHA, NEBRASKA [*1914*] [*57899*]Nebraska State Association Opposed to Woman Suffrage Executive Committee Mrs. Edward Porter Peck, Chairman Mrs. Henry W. Yates Mrs. John C. Cowin Mrs. J.W. Griffith Mrs. W.H. Koenig Mrs. Wm. Archibald Smith, Secretary 102 South 35th Street Mrs. L.F. Crofoot Mrs. Gerrit Fort Mrs. John L. Webster Mrs. Helen Arion Lewis Mrs. Arthur Crittenden Smith Mrs. T.J. Mackay Mrs. F.N. Conner Mrs. Frank J. Hoel. Treasurer 110 South 34th Street Woman Suffrage a Menace to the Nation. Out of the abundance of a life-long experience with the ballot, Mrs. Helen Arion Lewis, ardent apostle of social reform, has reached the conclusion that woman suffrage has been found wanting. More than that, she believes it a positive menace to the nation. Mrs. Helen Arion Lewis is the widowed mother of S. Arion Lewis of Omaha, with whom she makes her home. She was the daughter of Colonel Arion of Madison, Indiana - later of Chicago - a pioneer editor, and grand-daughter of Hon. John Test one of Indiana's early judges. General Lew Wallace was a cousin. Mrs. Lewis inherited from her mother a belief in woman's rights. She fought for suffrage in California more than fifteen years ago as a vice-president of the Votes-For-Women organization. Finally she had an actual experience with the ballot as a citizen of Utah and Colorado. Now she is actively allied with the anti-suffrage organization in Nebraska as a member of the executive committee. "Our suffrage friends paint a pretty picture of women tripping to the polls, dropping their ballots in the box and returning home to the care of their children," said Mrs. Lewis, "but the degradation of womanhood, as I saw it, when she becomes embroiled in political intrigue, is a side of the picture they have not noticed. It filled me with horror." While taking a keen interest in public affairs all her life, Mrs. Lewis has always held that a woman's first business is to perfect herself in housewifely arts. Her Conversion to Anti-Suffrage. Years ago Mrs. Lewis went to Salt Lake City to live, an ardent suffragist. She began to be troubled with her first doubts as to its efficacy as a factor in social reform there. "I found," she said, "that instead of the good women exercising their rights at the polls, an unmistakable lethargy existed among them, and that such women as voted did so under an appalling pernicious influence. In those days I found [...] [*57900*]that the law against polygamy - a law placed on the statue books for the protection of women - was virtually disregarded, and the practice went unheeded by the women who sought to uplift and guard their sex by the ballot. "From Salt Lake City I went to Denver, where an even worse state of affairs existed. Respectable women would not vote. But the boss system, that exists in every city, obtained an overwhelming advantage by mustering the forces of such as were found in the vice sections. I witnessed revolting and disgusting sights of debauchery of women at the polls, such as are impossible of adequate description. Besides the disgusting sights I witnessed of the activity of scarlet women in elections, I found intelligent, respectable women campaigning on behalf of special interests for things directly opposed to the benefit of their sex. "Neither of these states, after years of suffrage, has such laws for the protection of women as Nebraska possesses. Only 10 Per Cent Vote Conscientiously. "Here is the situation: 90 per cent of the women of a community either stay at home, vote as directed by their husbands, or vote under a wicked influence. The remaining 10 per cent conscientiously believe they have a duty to perform and vote accordingly. "Economic and social reforms are secured through education first, and legislation afterwards. I am firmly convinced that woman can exercise an even greater influence along educational lines without the ballot than she can with it. "If we were increasing the relative number of conscientious votes by woman suffrage, there might be some excuse for it, even at the expense of our womanhood. It would be a fine martyrdom. If we are merely doubling the lethargic and wicked class of voters, it is useless. But we will really be increasing the relative size of the stay-at-home vote, at least, for the proportion of women who refuse to go to the polls is much greater than that of men. 57 The Home First. "At one of the recent anti-suffrage meetings it was suggested that we ought to drop the slogan, 'The place for women is in the home.' Nay, do not say we need to suppress the talk of the home in this present-day upheaval. It has been - and, thank God, it will be - the tower of strength to all womanhood, and our Nation's bulwark in time of disaster. The suffragists ridicule it because they say the mere fact of a woman going to the polls doesn't take her away from her home any more than going down town to shop. "As a matter of fact, it is the best argument we have, when one considers the dangerous possibilities that lurk in the dark doorways for women who flaunt themselves in politics. I maintain that the very womanhood of America is threatened, not by the simple act of placing the ballot in the box on election day, but by participation in campaign activities, and the intimate and unconventional contact that would serve to erase the tradition of women's dependency - the fundamental factor in all the world's history that has served most to nourish the love and respect of man for woman. "How much better for the woman of today - the progressive woman, the thinking wife and mother and sister - to exercise her intellectual energy in the silent influence of a truly feminine woman. "In sorrow or financial trouble, would you turn to the independent, political mother, or to the never-failing, quiet sympathizing adviser who mothered you in your childish griefs, and could help in your present needs? Would you hunt the feminist mother at the polls or turn to the loving friend in the God-fearing, old-fashioned, home-loving mother of old? Unwomanly Tactics Here. "Elements of unwomanly tactics in the scramble for recruits are already apparent in the local suffrage campaign. I have been shocked and ashamed by some of the things I have witnessed. "An Omaha suffragist told me that for a single woman to take the initiative along the line of English militancy would [*57901*]be all that is necessary to precipitate, right here in Omaha, such scenes and conduct as would shock the country. I cannot but feel from my own experience that this is true. "What is this but militancy? A crowd of women invaded our largest candy factory in the canvass for signers to their petition. They were refused permission to make a recruiting station of the plant, and because they were turned down they threatened to boycott the product of that factory. "Again, at a reputable grocery they asked the proprietor to give up a window to them, and threatened to boycott the place if he did not. Fearing the boycott, he yielded to them. Seeing their display, we asked for the other window, but we assured him while making the request that he need not fear reprisal on our part if her refused; that such as were his customers would continue to be so as long as he sold good groceries. A SIMPLE TEST. "Here is a simple test for you, if you are in doubt as to the suffrage issue. The next time your wife or lady friend sounds the battle cry for emancipation and the ballet, just ask what she wants the ballot for. I'll wager that not one in ten will be able to give a reasonable answer, and fewer still can tell what they expect to do after they get the ballot. "My mother, who was recognized as a woman of profound intellect, was a firm advocate of the movement--then in its infancy--known as woman's rights. But as she viewed the situation existing at that time ,it was her belief that that the wrongs could best be righted, not by woman's vote-- for with her womanly nature she would have abhorred that method-- but by bringing them to the attention of men who sheltered and protected women all these years. And I believe she would sanction my attitude today, with the insight and knowledge I now possess, which she could not have then. "And more than that, I believe that all thinking women, when they apply the test of calm reason, will come to think likewise."[*Please hand to Pres*] To his Excellency Woodrow Wilson Pres. U. S. Washington D. C. [*57902*]OFFICERS Miss Dayton, Honorary President Mrs. Alexander F. Jamieson, President, Lawrenceville Vice-Presidents Mrs. Thomas J. Preston, Jr. Mrs. Thomas J. Craven Miss Anne Maeilvaine Mrs. Garret A. Hobart Mrs. John R. Emery Mrs. William Libbey Miss H. O. Magie Miss Clara Vesin Mrs. Karl G. Roebling Mrs William S. Stryker Mrs Robert C. Maxwell Recording Secretary Mrs. A. E. Pendergast, Corresponding Secretary Mrs. O. D. Oliphant, General Secretary Mrs. George B. Yard, Treasurer, 222 Greenwood Ave. NEW JERSEY ASSOCIATION OPPOSED TO WOMAN SUFFRAGE Headquarters--32 WEST STATE STREET TRENTON, NEW JERSEY Bell Telephone 5204 Legislative Chairman Miss Clara Vesin, . . 712 Grove Street, Elizabeth Finace Chairman Mrs. John Constable Moore, 1025 Watchung Avenue, Plainfield Press Chairman Miss R. A. Lawrence, . 512 Stelle Avenue, Plainfield THE WHITE HOUSE JAN 261915 [RECEIVED] BRANCH PRESIDENTS Dr. Theodora Krichbaum, Montclair Mrs. Theodore C. Woodbury, Orange Mrs. Stockton Colt, Elizabeth Mrs. Sherman B. Joost, Plainfield Mrs. John R. Emery, Morristown Mrs. Robert W. Smith, Spring Lake Mrs. F. V. Thompson, Belmar. Miss Emma L. Bridges, Westfield Mrs. A. S. Higgins, Manasquan Mrs. Henry M. Darey, Newark Mrs. Robert C. Maxwell, Trenton Mrs. Frank M. Stillman, Rahway Mrs. Thomas P. Graham, Paterson Mrs. E. J. Waring, Perth Amboy Mrs. C. Howard MeFadden, Hackensack Miss McKeen, Moorestown Mrs. Allen L. McDermott, Jersey City Mrs. J. C. Hutchinson, Sewaren Mrs. E. G. Williams, Frenchtown Mrs. L. C. Read, Camden Mrs. Burton Hall, Fanwood Mrs. T. H. Adams, Summit Mrs. Thomas J. Craven, Salem Miss Mary Bergen, Haddonfield ACK'D JAN 26 1915 J.A.K Lawrenceville, N.J., January 22, 1915. His Excellency Woodrow Wilson, President of the United States, Washington, D.C. 89 against My dear Mr. Wilson, In view of the agitation in the State of New Jersey it seems proper that some exposition be given one so high in authority as yourself of the real conditions in your own State of the opposition to woman suffrage. It is less than three years since the encroachments of the suffragists alarmed the conservative women of this State, and an association was speedily formed, though with much reluctance, since these women, because of their very position on this subject, were loath to enter the arena of political struggle. Since 1912 there have been enrolled in our association 11,500 women over twenty-one years of age, residents of New Jersey, who protest that it is not just to force the burdens of the franchise upon so large an unwilling electorate. They feel that it is not equal i.e, identical-suffrage that is being demanded, but suffrage for a privileged class if voters, who do not intend to assume the obligations of the position in State responsibilities for which they clamor. This Statement can be substantiated by countless quotations from the sayings and publications of suffragists. It is threatened that an attempt will be made to rush woman suffrage through some of the legislatures of the eastern States by the same methods used to impose it upon the woman of Illinois. We submit that a so-called reform, supported by those who are professedly seeking that betterment of political conditions, should not need to be forced through our legislative bodies by any methods of political chicanery. When an assured majority of the women in any State desires this political equality, justice requires that women should decide the matter for themselves-a position opposed by all suffragists. In New Jersey we have branch associations in 26 towns. The State officers are women affiliated through the male members of their families with each of the large political parties-such women as Mrs. Thomas J.Preston,Jr., Mrs. Garret A. Hobart, Mrs. John R,Emery, Miss Anna Dayton, Mrs. William S. Stryker, Miss Henrietta O. Magie, Mrs. Thomas J. Craven, Miss Anne Mcllvaine, Mrs. Wallace M. Scudder, Mrs. Allan McDermott, Mrs. William Libbey, Mrs. Karl G. Roebling, and many others well known in their home State in connection with large charitable, benevolent, and educational movements. [*57903*] OFFICERS Miss Dayton, Honorary President Mrs. Alexander F. Jamieson, President, Lawrenceville Vice-Presidents Mrs. Thomas J. Preston, Jr. Mrs. Thomas J. Craven Miss Anne Maellvaine Mrs. Garret A. Hobart Mrs. John R. Emery Mrs. William Libbey Miss H. O. Magie Miss Clara Vezin Mrs. Karl G. Roebling Mrs. William S. Stryker Mrs. Robert C. Maxwell, Recording Secretary Mrs. A. E. Pendergast, Corresponding Secretary Mrs. O. D. Oliphant, General Secretary Mrs. George B. Yard, Treasurer, 222 Greenwood Ave. NEW JERSEY ASSOCIATION OPPOSED TO WOMAN SUFFRAGE Headquarters - 32 WEST STATE STREET TRENTON, NEW JERSEY Bell Telephone 5204 Legislative Chairman Miss Clara Vezin, . . 712 Grove Street, Elizabeth finance chairman Mrs. John Constable Moore, 1025 Watchung Avenue, Plainfield Press Chairman Miss R. A. Lawrence, . 512 Stelle Avenue, Plainfield BRANCH PRESIDENTS Dr. Theodora Krichbaum, Montclair Mrs. Theodore C. Woodbury, Orange Mrs. Stockton colt, Elizabeth Mrs. Sherman B. Joost, Plainfield Mrs. John R. Emery, Morristown Mrs. Robert W. Smith, Spring Lake Mrs. F. V. Thompson, Belmar Miss Emma L. Bridges, Westfield Mrs. A. S. Higgins, Manasquan Mrs. Henry M. Darey, Newark Mrs. Robert C. Maxwell, Trenton Mrs. Frank M. Stillman, Rahway Mrs. Thomas P. Graham, Paterson Mrs. E. J. Waring, Perth Amboy Mrs. C. Howard McFadden, Hackensack Miss McKeen, Moorestown Mrs. Allen L. McDermott, Jersey City Mrs. J. C. Hutchinson, Sewaren Mrs. E. G. Williams, Frenchtown Mrs. L. C. Read, Camden Mrs. Burton Hall, Fanwood Mrs. T. H. Adams, Summit Mrs. Thomas J. Craven, Salem Miss Mary Bergen, Haddonfield His Excellency, President Wilson #2 It would seem that due consideration should be paid to the convictions of women of such character and influence, and to our large membership of earnest women - a large proportion of whom are wage earners-who honestly believe that political equality will not be for the good of the State or for the elevation of the individual. Hoping that this condensed report of the activities of our organization may interest you, and thanking you for the courtesy of your attention, I am Yours very respectfully, Mary [Scudder?] Jamieson President New Jersey Association opposed to woman suffrage. [*57904*]No. 903 Main Street Rooms 4, 6, 7 and 8. Notary Public G. Whittle Sams Attorney at Law Norfolk. Va. Office: Southern Bell Phone No.1105 Residence: Southern Bell Phone No.1683 [ACK'D MAR 12 1915 T.M.H.] March 11th, 1915. [*THE WHITE HOUSE MAR 12 1915 RECEIVED*] [*89*] Honorable Woodrow Wilson, President of the United States, Washington, D. C. Dear Sir:- When it first appeared I had the honor of sending to you a copy of the work entitled "Shall Women Vote?" The receipt of this book was courteously acknowledged by you, but it may be that the pressure of affairs has prevented your reading it. I herewith enclose a circular with reference to this book, containing many criticisms of it, which I hope may interest you. I have carefully followed the course which you have pursued in regard to the demands of the suffragettes, and fully concur with you and admired your position when you stated to these ladies that this was a question which should be decided by the States, and not by the Federal Government. I think if you will read "Shall Women Vote?" you will go further, and decide that when the question comes before the State governments, it should be emphatically rejected by them. [*57905*]That you may know I do not thus idly trespass upon your time, I will add that I often pray for your personal well-being, the success of your administration, and the usefulness of our party. Very respectfully yours, [?] Sams. Dict.-C.W.S./F. Enc.-Circular. [*57906*][*89*] SHALL WOMEN VOTE? A BOOK FOR MEN BY Conway Whittle Sams, B. L., “Author of Sams on Attachment,” and a Member of the Virginia Bar. THE subject of this book is the proper and natural construction of family life, and the laws which exist in relation to the mutual obligations of its members. The rights of husband and wife and father and child in regard to person and property are here considered. Nothing of a purely worldly nature is of greater importance nor of more profound interest than these matters. In this book they are reviewed historically with reference to the movement to make voting citizens of women. Throughout the English-speaking world for some time the suffragettes’ demand of the right to vote has been heard. It has been repeatedly and violently insisted upon. It has been yielded to in a few States, and has met with opposition in others, and yet a full, candid and intelligent statement of why men are, and ought to be, hostile to this movement has only just appeared. But now it has come, and in the book “Shall Women Vote?” a thousand reasons are given why men should never allow this subversion of social and domestic order to take place. The book is a book for men, as the heads of families and as the guardians of 57907social and domestic order. Their dignity and importance, and the welfare of society as a whole, demands that they approach this subject with a full knowledge and appreciation of the seriousness of the proposition. Both history and law are involved in this question, and the political effects of this movement, if not arrested, may prove the greatest disaster our civilization could suffer, or ever has suffered. This work is a defence of the general order of things, and a justification of the rules heretofore prevailing among mankind. Is seems destined to become the standard reply of men to the demands of the suffragettes. Not since the days of Juvenal has a treatise been written which more fully presents the evils of a social construction. It is a principle of our nature to seek that which we believe to be for our benefit, and to avoid that which we regard as an evil. The movement to give women the right to vote is a movement which vitally affects the highest possible rights of men. To know what this movement means to them, men should know their position in the past, and contrast with it their position in the present. Only with this knowledge before them, can they intelligently judge whether the movement to enfranchise women would be for their benefit, or for their injury. It is the height of folly and absurdity for men to take the position that this is a question for women to decide--that is, whether men's rights should be taken away from them or not. Only men should decide this. No man can understand how hostile and injurious to him the woman's suffrage movement is without taking an intelligent review of the laws which have been adopted in recent years at the instigation of those in sympathy with feminist ideas. These laws affect and injure every man, but they are particularly severe and degrading to all husbands and to all fathers. These laws are collected and discussed in this book. To comprehend the seriousness of this question, and what it means to him personally, every man should read and own this work. He should read it more than once. He cannot know what is in it too well. It was written for his benefit. He should read, mark, learn and inwardly digest it; and then talk, write and vote accordingly. "SHALL WOMEN VOTE?" ADDITIONAL CRITICISMS. ------------------------- The Journal, Richmond, Virginia, November 27th, 1913. ---------- Mr. Sams, who is a man of distinction among the lawyers of this Commonwealth, is very much of the opinion that women should not vote--indeed, his introduction admits that he regards woman's suffrage as "one of the greatest afflictions which could happen to any State." And what is more, he seeks to show in his well-prepared volume that "the recent changes introduced in Virginia in regard to the domestic relations, very similar to some adopted by other States, are enough to undermine the family, the home, and society itself, and that unless they be soon corrected by the several States of this Union and by the other governments organized by men of our race, they will bring untold evil upon it." While not committing ourselves as to woman's suffrage, we do not unite in this lugubrious view of the statutes referred to. The surmise is ventured that Mr. Sams, in his earlier years, came under the influence of that famous law writer and teacher, the late John B. Minor, who in his day inveighed most vigorously against the legislation as to married women's property rights. As we recollect, this class of statues began to pass the legislatures of various States in the early eighties, and since then the law each year has shown itself more and more liberal towards married women. That much of this property or "separate estate" legislation is still in a crude state cannot be denied; that it is vastly better than the common law can hardly be disputed. Certainly no woman, whether in favor of suffrage for her sex or not, will dispute it. But Mr. Sams, it must be conceded, argues his side well and repesents the law in a most entertaining way and without the obfuscating influence of too many technicalities. His subject matter is presented under three heads--Husband and Wife, Father and Child, and Conclusion. Scripture is freely quoted to strengthen the author's position, and he likewise cites many cases where husbands have been grievously wronged by the law--and by their wives. To sustain his contention that marriage at best is "a more or less difficult relation," Mr. Sams quotes a number of famous authors. Their sayings make spicy reading, though they could hardly be accepted literally, as many represent the effervescence of mere wit rather than well pondered utterances. In his concluding chapter Mr. Sams sounds a warning which shows how deeply he feels concerning woman's suffrage. "The American husbands and fathers," says the author, "have already placed themselves in the position where they receive less consideration and assistance from their wives and children than any other men who have ever lived upon the face of the earth. The American's weakness in this regard is already a demoralizing factor in the world at large, and their ruin will be irrevocable and complete when in their blindness they shall have conferred equal political powers upon the women with whom they live." We recommend Mr. Sams' book to young debaters and others who wish to prepare forceful arguments against woman's suffrage. But the other side--well, it will probably get "hopping mad" at some of the things the author says. ----------------------------------------- Extract a Criticism by the OPPOSITION, in the Bulletin of San Francisco, January 24th, 1914. ------------- "AS IS usual in all anti-suffrage arguments Mr. Sams first calls attention to what St. Paul or St. Peter had to say in regard to women, just as though it made the slightest difference what the men of an old and unenlightened age thought or said"! [*57908*] ------------------------------- Extract from Another Criticism by the OPPOSITION, in the Times, Detroit, Mich., Feb. 2d, 1914. ------------ "THE beginning of his book with a scriptural quotation is archaic in its inharmonious relations to present conditions. Mr. Sams believes in 'fixity,' but expects us to grow within this rigid state. The old Bible idea of binding together a man and a woman who no longer have any ties of spirit seems to us today immoral, but not so to Mr. Sams"! --------------------------------- Another kind of Criticism of this book by the OPPOSITION, that is by those in favor of Woman Suffrage, taken from the Gazette, of Worcester, Mass., Nov. 18th, 1913, is as follows: ------------ DURING the nearly fifty years since the application by John Bright of the word, Adullamite, to the Liberals who voted against the extension of suffrage, proposed by Earl Russell and Gladstone there has not been so excellent an illustration of "Behind the times" as this book, the production of a learned Virginia lawyer. Were he spending his time and talents endeavoring to prove the righteousness of Slavery; were he another Bourbon, trying to prove the propriety of his resumption of kingly authority in France, his efforts could be not more unavailing than they are in this well written and admirably presented argument against Woman's Suffrage. For years, in school and college debating societies of either sex, it has been extremely difficult to find those willing to underrate the sex to which all mothers, sisters, wives and daughters belong and in Massachusetts, the Antis no longer pretend to debate the issue, they simply fall back on the statement that the suffragists would put upon them burdens they are unwilling to bear. They say, too, when asked to support their attitude by argument, that the late Senator Hoar settled that question, as far as Massachusetts is concerned, when he said that he never heard any one talk twenty minutes against Woman's Suffrage without attempting to gainsay every principle of the Declaration of Independence. But it is no part of The Gazette to debate the subject with Mr. Sams; the question is, has he prepared a book that is a help to either side? Not for many a day has any writer dared to undertake so difficult a task, and it must be said that, after J. Stewart Mill wrote, "The subjection of Women," the number of declared opponents of the extension of suffrage, regardless of sex, has been very small, hence by those desiring to discuss the question in the negative, this volume ought to be heralded as a veritable godsend. The writer does not hesitate to prophesy all sorts of woes to that State or nation that incorporates the privilege in its statutory provision. The handsome volume of almost 350 pages is divided into three parts, vis., "Husband and Wife," "Father and Child" and "Conclusion." The index is copious and reasonably complete. The writer has kept near his text throughout the book; it surely is for men, and from the view point of exceedingly selfish, narrow-minded men at that. As a vade mecum for the Anti-Suffragist, and as a commercial venture, undoubtedly Mr. Sams has done well but, so far as the eternal principles of right and Justice are concerned, they remain unshaken. The following Criticism, written by a woman, which appeared in that great champion of Suffrage, Judge, of New York, on January 23rd, 1915, is so characteristic that it must be given in full: ---------- OUR POOR MEN THERE should be a wild scramble on the part of American men to procure copies of the book by Mr. C. W. Sams, of the Virginia bar, on "Shall Women Vote? A Book for Men." It is certainly a crying shame that thousands, nay, millions of our dear brothers are going innocently about, absolutely unconscious of their deposed and degraded condition, all due to the laws now enacted in a majority of the States, giving woman the right to her own property, the privilege of suing man for non-support, and depriving him of that absolute headship of the family whose loss Mr. Sams deprecates with verbal sighs and sobs. Of all the thinking men in the country, Mr. Sams seems to be the only one to realize the awful straits of the male sex and to try to instil into it a deadly fear of the encroaching female. How soul-stirring it is to see a mighty mind rise up to defend the masculine lawmakers from doing damage to themselves and their fellows! We only hope the solemn warnings will penetrate the waistcoats of the unwary; for, indeed, anyone who can peruse this work and not dissolve into briny weeps at the pictures drawn of poor men prevented from deserting their families and from bossing the the whole domestic shooting match must be possessed of a double breasted, armor-plated heart tightly encumbered with reams of the latest feminist literature." --------------------------------------- Extract from the Criticism of the Gazette Times, Pittsburg, Pa., Dec. 21st, 1913. ---------- "WITH considerable vigor and spirit, Mr. Sams defends the negative side of the question involved in the title of his recent book now under consideration, and, whether we agree with the author's opinions or not, it must be owned that, in general, its style and completeness attest the writer's sincerity and his capability for polemical discussion. "Mr. Sams considers the question from all angles and does not neglect any of the more important ramification of the much mooted matter." The rest is hostile. ------------------------------- The Herald, Rochester, N. Y., Jan. 23d, 1914. ---------- A BRIEF for those who believe that there is more important work for women to do in the home than at the polls. A temperate presentation of the facts regarding the relations of the sexes in all time, and emphasizing the further fact that in the eyes of the law women have rights superior to those of the men. Many court decisions are cited in support of this contention. The author comments upon some of the new laws which have been enacted in the various states, and shows how they are calculated to destroy the foundations upon which the home is built, and that in the end society will suffer because of the hysterical notions which are in the ascendant.Mailed to any part of the United States and to all foreign countries that are in the postal union, on receipt of $1.45, by THE NEALE PUBLISHING COMPANY, Union Square, New York, N. Y. Editorial from the Montgomery Advertiser, March 13th, 1914. VIRGINIA STANDS FIRM. VIRGINIA stands true. Fads have not lured her from the old paths that lead through ways of glory and dignity. We would as soon give Virginia the glory and dignity. It is just as well that woman suffrage meet one of its first decisive defeats in the South, in Virginia. We would as soon give Virginia the glory of having rejected this nostrum of the restless as any other State in Dixie. Virginia shrines and Virginia soil form the temple of refuge for some of the dearest traditions and finest ideals our Republic has known, and it is just as well that Virginia take the lead in preserving these ideals. The House of Delegates of Virginia on Tuesday rejected the woman suffrage bill by the overwhelming vote of 74 to 13. Virginia women may some day be allowed to descend to the levels of politics, but not for a little while. In this connection we are reminded that three or four months ago there appeared from the pen of a Virginian, under the unromantic title of "Shall Women Vote?" a volume which went to the bottom of this woman suffrage question. The book was written by a lawyer, from the double viewpoint of the lawyer and society, with particular reference to conditions, laws, etc., of Virginia. It was written by Mr. Conway Whittle Sams. In that volume the author does not spare the woman of fanciful notions, and distorted vision. He suffers no illusions with respect to womanhood. He has a correct estimate of woman's capacity, her ideals, and her place. One of the great claims of his work is its positive frankness, and seriousness. * * * * The author started out on the well sustained premise that this modern movement called "feminism," from the beginning to end, is diametrically opposed to the teachings of the Old Testament, and that it is diametrically opposed to the Christian religion, notwithstanding the individual suffragist will have no trouble in establishing her orthodoxy. Then he traces the relations of man and woman through history. He finds that God and his chosen representatives on earth in the early days unquestionably gave woman a place second to man in all matters where questions of authority were involved. That decree is divine, and has never been revoked. He shows to the satisfaction of the thoughtful reader that the authority of man cannot be parcelled out to woman, if the strength of our civilization shall endure. Authority must be vested in the head of the family unit. and what is quite as much to the point is his citation and analysis of the statutes and constitutional laws of Virginia, showing that man has given woman concession after concession in that State till now his very liberty and his inherent rights are menaced. He calls on the Virginia lawmakers to turn backward for a while and give to man some of his old rights and privileges. His work is a body blow to the women agitators in Virginia. The Macon Daily Telegraph, Nov. 9th, 1913. Conway Whittle Sams, of Norfolk, Va., has written a book for men. The title is: "Shall Women Vote?" The book is published by the Neale Company and the author is a distinguished member of the Virginia bar. It treats from a legal standpoint the domestic relations of "husband and wife," and lays bare, with his Damascus blade of logic and history, the untold evil which will come to the home and to society if this woman's movement is not checked. The following data is collated from the book: "There is a lot of human nature in husbands. Marriage is a state which men are free to enter, or not, as they choose. No sane man takes such a step if he does not expect to gain something by it." The ballot thrust into the relations between man and wife tends to extract all the sweetness from the relation, and to supplant love, trust, devotion and honor with distrust, reservation and conflict of authority. In the old South, around the old home, the system of love, confidence and trust, sprung up and blossomed the flowers of poetry and romance. "A system contemplating two heads in one house, or the surrender of the leadership to the woman, is a system which will foster divorce, if indeed it does not undermine the marriage relation itself. Human society would have come to end long ago had it been working under any such plan. The Bible enjoins the rule: 'Be ye subject one to another,' not 'Be ye independent one of another and no one obey any one else.' A house divided against itself falls. What would become of a ship if two steersmen tugged in conflict at the rudder? What would become of an automobile and its passengers if two drivers directed its course? Are not the affairs of the family most important of all, and should the domestic circle be made the exception? The man a woman marries holds thereby the office of husband. No matter what laws, made by human authority, may do to undermine this office, its foundations and dignity rest upon the decrees of the Creator of the Universe. "The wife, under the system which we now seem bent on destroying, was the honored consort of a man who was himself respected in his position as the natural and legal head of the family group. Where is the human wisdom to be found which will improve upon the experience of the ages and the rules laid down by the Creator? "Just before the French Revolution false philosophy had undermined the Christian religion. One of the objects of its attack had been the sacredness of the domestic relation. A new application of the present-day infidelity is now attacking our family life, and under the specious lea of elevating women and bettering the condition of children, is annihilating the home. To adopt the views of the suffragettes would involve a determination to attempt the reconstruction of society. Because the men in the West have torn the domestic relations to pieces is no reason why we of the South should do the same." Extract from Review by the Evening Sun, New York City, Nov. 22d, 1913. AS a general rule the opponents of woman suffrage, if they do not argue entirely on a priori grounds, endeavor to the best of their ability to show that where women have the franchise they are no better off than elsewhere. Sometimes the more zealous sort try to prove that women have suffered because of it. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * This is not Mr. Sams's way of arguing at all. He has nothing to say about the countries where women vote; he does not even use them as a warning to others. On the contrary, he fixes his attention wholly on his own State of Virginia, as backward a State as any in the Union as far as active agitation on the part of the women goes. And it is from the laws of Virginia and the present conditions there that he draws all of his more important arguments against woman suffrage. It might be supposed that he holds up Virginia as a glorious example. Not at all. Virginia is already in a very bad way and is going "rapidly from bad to worse." The gentlemen of Virginia, * * * * are bubbling over with chivalry and all that; but they are very jealous of their chivalry, and it must be handled tenderly. They love indeed to pay "delicate attention and regard" to women -- their women-- and nothing delights them more than to exhale what Mr. Sams calls "the delicious aroma of courtesy and of privilege." But privilege is one thing and rights are another. Mr. Sams states the women's case as follows: "So long as they be women they are entitled to women's privileges, but if, not satisfied with them, they demand men's rights it must inevitably be at the cost of their former privileges." One of man's rights in Virginia, or what ought to be one of his rights, is the right to command. If a wife is ever allowed a say in the conduct of things it is by privilege, not by right. "If she wrest the authority from her husband," Mr. Sams points out, "it is but an act of violence, and she becomes a usurper. * * * The proper and legitimate sovereign is her husband. Every right thinking person will know this whether she does or not." As sovereign it is the husband's business, and his alone, to command, and if he does it nicely, why, the woman of the house cannot justly complain. "When it is said that it is the right of the husband to command," Mr. Sams explains, "what is meant is not that he is to do this in a loud voice and in an insulting manner. No gentleman, nor reasonable man, would do this. * * * What is meant is that his definitely expressed wish, or judgement, is to be observed in all uncertain or debated matters. His views in these cases should be followed without question, as a matter of course," &c. The frightful consequences of not submitting to the husband in uncertain and debated matters are shown by Mr. Sams in a whole chapterful of illustrations drawn from the daily papers, e. g.: 'During a quarrel as to which should get up first in the morning X., aged 35 years, a miner, shot [*57909*]and killed his wife," &c. Having quoted many similar examples of domestic infelicity Mr. Sams concludes that "they are the mani- festations of a disorder, the inevitable end of which must be the firm establishment of chaos and anarchy within the sacred pre- cints of the home, at the family table and at the sacred fireside." The obvious remedy is to revert without delay to "the rules of domestic law," involving "the legal unity of husband and wife, with the acknow- ledged leadership in the husband." Every man and woman ought to know what the Scriptures says, and any doubt in this matter would, Mr. Sams points out, convict him or her of disbelief in the statements of the Bible, which are as clear on that subject as the revealed word can make them." He makes a strong point, by the way, of the fact that woman "was created as an helpmeet for man" and assures her that "no one thinks less of her for being what she is." Only un- fortunately it must be confessed that women "have listened to words of flattery so long that it has spoiled them and has given them as unduly enlarged idea of their real positions in the scheme of creation." As a man of law Mr. Sams is able to pro- duce a large number of examples showing how greatly the legal position of woman has been strengthened in Virginia within recent years. Most men would use these examples to show how superfluous the vote is. Not so Mr. Sams. The laws, in so far as they affect domestic relations, are in his opinion "enough to undermine the family, the home, and society itself" and he is satisfied that "our civilization is off the track." What would happen if women had a voice in the government Heaven only knows. But of one thing Mr. Sams is certain, that if order is to be restored on earth we must have leaders, and the "husbands and fathers," he says, "are these natural leaders." As to the women, why they are "the salt of the earth" as long as they strive to be "the worthy successors of the sweethearts, the wives, and the mothers who lived, honored and beloved, before the world ever heard of a Suffra- gette." Extract from a Sermon Delivered by the Rev. Samuel A. Steel. D.D., at the Washington Street Meth- odist Church, Columbia, S. C., and published in "The State," March 23d, 1914. I AM not here presenting the powerful arguments against woman suffrage that a sound political reason may offer. Some of these arguments may be found in a book recently issued by the Neale Publishing Company entitled, "Shall Women Vote?" by Conway Whittle Sams, a distinguished Virginia lawyer. Our Columbia Suffragettes have already made up their minds; but every man in the South ought to read that book. It will show them the abyss that yawns before us. It would startle men out of their indifference to this danger that threatens to unhinge society and involve us in irremediable disaster. Let me quote a passage. He is saying that we can afford to wait a long time till the boasted results of woman suffrage in the Western States are fully tested. He says: "We should not allow ourselves to be swept from our moor- ings by the bad example of others. If every other State in the Union, or even old Eng0 land herself, should give way, there is yet no reason why Virginia should. The origi- nal State of the American Union might yet render another magnificent service to the Union and to the whole Anglo-Saxon race, by standing firmly for the principles which have prevailed during the rise and progress of our race as a world power. It would by doing so afford at least one stronghold where these principles still prevailed, and which, by its example, might be made the base of future operations for bringing back this race to a more philosophic and satis- factory system of social and domestic con- struction. The proposition involved in the demands of the suffragettes is a political question of the very highest importance, the most serious one which today confronts the American people." Such is the opinion of this earnest law- yer. But dangerous as he shows it to be on its political side, I am now stressing the solemn fact that it is in direct contradiction of the holy scriptures. It will wreck society unless we can put a stop to it in time. We ought to form anti-suffragette societies all over the South. We ought to sow down the land with the truth about the matter, in- stead of sitting idly by, and letting a few rich women with an itch for novelty and excitement delude our people and mislead us to our ruin. Nobody denies that there are many wrongs to be made right and that we need the sympathetic cooperation of women in righting them. But as Mr. Sams says, we need not burn the house sown to get rid of a rat, or cut our head off to cure the toothache. Every attempt to run things in this world contrary to God's plan has meant ruin. All history is full of examples, lurid and appalling. Shall we multiply them? If almighty God made man and women as the Bible says he did, all attempts to alter his scheme will fail. And remember, God is not mocked. The Evening Telegram, Portland, Ore- gon, March 14tu, 1914. NO! A most emphatic No! This is the answer of Mr. Sams to the question. And he dedicates the work to the Anti- Suffragettes, "who have the good judgement and the courage to resist an insidious heresy, and to strive to keep extant upon the face of the earth true and lovable women, the most precious gift of the Creator, in order that they may be worth successors of the sweethearts, the wives and the mothers who lived honored and beloved before the world had ever heard of a Suffragette." Woman suffrage is one the greatest affliction which could happen to any state, asserts Mr. Sams. He fears that the ulti- mate purpose of "votes for women" means the stripping of men of their rights to women and children. A long list of what men have suffered from this suffragette movement is set down, and when Mr. Sams has assembled his facts, he makes out a case strong enough to scare the male reader. The time will come, says the author, when the conditions for men, under Suffragette rule, will be so in- tolerable that only the weak-need mean will submit and the rest will seek some country where women are not enfranchised. To take advantage of that future exodus, Mr. Sams pleads with the Southerns States to refuse votes for women and thus, in the balmy South, create a haven of refuge for the men who expatriate themselves from their native states to escape "petticoat rule." The results of the New Woman movement now show themselves. Men's places in the business world have been taken by women; divorces multiply, most of them brought by women; household duties neglected; the care and training of children slighted; chil- dren growing up unruly, ill-mannared and disrespectful; parents subordinated to their children; prolonged absences of wives in summer; husbands put in jail on preposter- ous grounds; then husbands put under rules which tend to destroy their influence and authority in their families; disorder and violence unheard of before in the home. So much for the aftermath of the New Woman movement. The Suffragette, contends, Mr. Sams, is worse. "The Suffragette, not satisfied with being a woman, asks or demands as a right to be made a man. She demands the political power of a man. Why? Is it in order to dis- charge better her duties as a woman? "Is anyone so simple as to believe that the Suffragette is demanding the right to vote for the benefit of a man? Is it not per- fectly clear that the movement is a thorough- ly hostile one to man? Family discord growing out of political ambition of the wife is touched on, but Mr. Sams strikes out boldly and sees with pro- phetic eye the lords of creation being ground under the heel of the oppressing Suffragette. The author cites new legislation which, he contends, is depriving men of their rights and the rights of men, he points out, come down from Biblical times. If a Suffragette reads the book she will need a straightjacket. Mailed to any part of the United States and to all foreign countries that are in the postal union, on receipt of $1.45, by THE NEALE PUBLISHING COMPANY, Union Square, New York, N. Y.THE EVENING JOURNAL ASSOCIATION Publishers JOSEPH A. DEAR, Pres. WALTER M. DEAR, Treas Phone 3000 Bergen THE JERSEY JOURNAL JOURNAL SQUARE, JERSEY CITY, N. J. March 20th, 1915. Mr. Joseph P. Tumulty, Secretary to the President Washington, D. C. [*89*] My dear Joe;- Under separate cover, I am writing the President requesting his views concerning the Women's Suffrage Amendment to the Constitution of this State, which amendment is to be voted upon next fall. In addition to being President, he is also the most prominent resident of this State and naturally his views on such a burning question of the day, would be of great interest to the people of New Jersey. The fact that we might be the first to publish the President's opinion if he is disposed to make any public statement, would be a very fine news beat and we would appreciate whatever assistance you can render us in this matter. Yours sincerely, Walter M. Dear [*57910*]THE EVENING JOURNAL ASSOCIATION Publishers JOSEPH A. DEAR, Pres. WALTER M. DEAR, Treas Phone 3000 Bergen THE JERSEY JOURNAL [THE WHITE HOUSE MAR 21 1915 RECEIVED] [*Ackd 3/22/15] JOURNAL SQUARE, JERSEY CITY, N.J. March 20th, 1915. [*[89]*] Hon. Woodrow Wilson, President of the United States, Washington, D.C. My dear Mr. President:- As a citizen of New Jersey, you naturally are interested in the Constitutional Amendments to be voted upon next fall in this State. Your attitude particularly in reference to the Women's Suffrage Amendment is of great interest to your fellow citizens. The Jersey Journal would appreciate the opportunity of being the first to give public expression to your views on this very interesting matter. Yours respectfully, THE EVENING JOURNAL ASSOCIATION. Walter M Dear Treasurer. [*57911*][?] The Secretary desires the advice of the President as to the reply to be made to the attached letter. WFJ. March 22d. 57912Dear Tumulty: Please just say that I am not ready yet to express my views on this important subject. The President. C.L.S. [?] [*ACK'D MAR 23 1915 T.M.H.*] 57913[[??]] COLBY & WHITING LAW OFFICES ESSEX BUILDING, NEWARK, N.J. March 22, 1915. [*[89]*] Hon. Joseph Tumulty, White House, Washington, D.C. My dear Joe: Would you be good enough to let me know when you are next coming to New Jersey. I would like to have a little talk with you. Mrs. Colby, as you know, is tremendously interested in the Suffrage campaign which will be conducted during the next few months and is chairman of the Committee of One Hundred to help "put the proposition over." As plans for the campaign begin to shape themselves she is being urged to head a delegation to wait upon the President and secure from him a statement of his attitude toward the amendment that will be submitted to the voters in September. While the demand upon Mrs. Colby is very persistent to force the President to either approve or disapprove of the amendment, she wants to approach the whole subject in a way that will not embarrass him and in a way that will meet with his approval. I thought that possibly you and I could "pour parler" ourselves a little, and work out some arrangement that would be agreeable to everyone concerned. With best wishes and kindest regards, I am, Very truly yours, [[?? Colby]] EC/RCC [*57914*]ACK'D MAR 30 1914 T.M.H. The secretary wishes the advice of the President as to the answer to be made to Senator Colby. WFJ. March 29th. Hope this may be deferred until (say) June W.W. [[shorthand]] [*57915*]EQUAL FRANCHISE FEDERATION OF PITTSBURGH HEADQUARTERS: 3043-44-45-46 JENKINS ARCADE, PITTSBURGH TELEPHONE 4739 COURT PITTSBURGH, PA. March 23, 1915. [*ACKD MAR 24 1915 T.M.M] [*THE WHITE HOUSE MAR 24 1915 RECEIVED] [*89*] To The PRESIDENT. Mr. President, Sir:- I beg leave to approach you with a request in behalf of our Suffrage Edition of the Pittsburgh SUN, Pittsburgh's one Democratic evening newspaper, which is to come out early in April. May we have the great honor of publishing in its columns an expression from you favoring Woman Suffrage? The benefit such an expression would be to Pennsylvania in this crucial period of her struggle for the ballot for women, is incalculable, not to mention the wonderful help it would be towards the success of this edition for which the suffragists are responsible. Believe me, our gratitude and appreciation would be of the deepest. Sincerely yours, Mary L. Hay (Miss Mary L.Hay) Chairman, PRESS COMMITTEE. MLH-P [*57916*]The Equal Franchise League OF CRANFORD, N.J. THE WHITE HOUSE MAR 26, 1915 RECEIVED MISS ALICE LAKEY, President MRS. F.B. RYAN, Vice President MRS. DANIEL BURR, Treasurer MRS. N.K. THOMPSON, Secretary ackgd 3/26/15 March 25, 1915. [*[89]*] J.P. Tumulty Esq., Secretary to the President, The Whie House, Washington, D.C. My dear Mr. Tumulty:- In a letter from you dated January 22, 1915, you stated that you would bring to the President's attention at the first opportunity my letter to him asking him if he would honor the Equal Franchise League by giving them his opinion as to the advisability of New Jersey granting suffrage to the women in the state. Since that time I have heard nothing from the President, knowing how filled with momentous questions his days are I have refrained from again troubling him. Has the psychological moment arrived for you again to bring my letter to the President's attention? Trusting that he will allow us to have an expression of his opinion as to state suffrage, I remain very sincerely yours, Alice Lakey, President, Equal Franchise League. 57917 WILMER ATKINSON COMPANY PUBLISHERS Unlike any other paper WILMER ATKINSON. President CHAS F.JENKINS, Secy & Treas. ACK'D APR 18 1915 T.M.H The Farm Journal Washington Square Philadephia THE WHITE HOUSE Apr 18 1915 RECEIVED WILMER ATKINSON EDITOR April 12th, 1915 [*[89]*] Personal. Dear President Wilson:- The undersigned has just been elected president of the "Pennsylvania Men's League for Women Suffrage," and is about to enter upon a state wide canvass for the cause. I note with interest the success of the Republican candidate for Mayor of Chicago was most largely supported by the women voters of that city. This fact seems to have much significance to certain persons high in the ranks of those who are antagonistic to you administration, and arouses in them the hope that a political tide is rising that will carry them into power at the next national contest. They count on the women suffrage states voting their way, as Chicago have done, and it seems likely thatchy will do their level best to have it so. I did not vote for you, but I shall do so if I have anoth- er opportunity, for I have a hearty admiration for your conduct of your great office, hence I claim the right to plainly express the hope that you soon will, as Mr. Bryan has done, publicly set your attitude right on this great forward movement of American democracy by declaring your sympathy with and interest in the cause of equal suffrage for women. If you have any such purpose in mind, and I feel sure that you must have, I believe it would be better to express you con- victims now than later after the contest had waxed hot; otherwise your motives would be more likely to be misconstrued and criticised. If you would allow me to say to our women folks here in Pennsylvania that you wish success to their cause it will be a great help to them and give your administration a far better chance of endorsement by the country when the contest comes off in November 1916. If I may say that you are at heart in favor of extending the ballot to all citizens, regardless of sex, through state initiative, it will make many hearts rejoice not only in Pennsylvania and New Jer- sey, but throughout the length and breadth of the land. I am glad to subscribe myself. Most sincerely, your friend, Wilmer Atkinson Hon. Woodrow Wilson, White House, Washington, D.C. WA/E 57918 Mrs. Lawrence Lewis, Jr 1820 Pine Street. May I not see you for just 2 minutes? We feel sure you could not have understood our report. We represent the Women [*57919*]of Pennsylvania who are leaders in the greatest organization of that state. Very respectfully, Dora Lewis Anna Lowenburg[*p*] [*[89]*] Congressional Union for Woman Suffrage NATIONAL HEADQUARTES, 1420 F STREET, WASHINGTON, D. C. Colors - Purple, White, and Gold VOTES FOR WOMEN Executive Committee Miss Alice Paul, N. J., Chairman Miss Lucy Burns, N. Y., Vice-Chairman Mrs. Donald Hooker, Md. Mrs. Mary Beard, N. Y. Mrs. O. H. O. Belmont, N. Y. Mrs. Crystal Eastman Benedict, N. Y. Mrs. Gilson Gardner, D. C. Miss Elsie Hill, Conn. Mrs. William Kent, Cal. Mrs. Lawrence Lewis, Jr., Pa. Officers Treasurer, Miss Joy L. Webster Chairman Finance Committee, Mrs. Donald Hooker Chairman Committee of 100 for Maintenance of National Headquarters Mrs. William Kent Chairman Committee on Organization, Woman Voters' Convention Mrs. O. H. P. Belmont Chairman Susan B. Anthony Memorial Fund, Miss Isabella Mott Chairman Committee on Plays and Pageants, Miss Hazel MacKaye Legislative Chairman, Miss Lucy Burns Literature Chairman, Mrs. William L. Colt Press Chairman Miss Vivian Pierce Research Chairman, Mrs. Helena Hill Weed Advisory Council Mrs. Robert Adamson, N. Y. Mrs. Ines Milholland Boissevain, N. Y Mrs. John Winters Brannan, N. Y Mrs. Edward N. Breitung, N. Y Reverand Olympia Brown, Wis. Mrs. Lillian Harris Coffin, Cal. Mrs. Frank Cothren, N. Y Mrs. Lucius M. Cuthbert, Col. Mrs. George H. Day, Conn. Mrs. John Dewey, N. Y Miss Mary Bartlett Dixon, Md. Miss Lavanis Dock, N. Y Mrs. Rheta Childe Dorr, N. Y. Mrs. Abigail Scott Duniway, Oregon Mrs. J. Borden Estee, Vt. Mrs. Glendower Evans, Mass. Mrs. Bertha W. Fowler, Col. Mrs. Emma Maddox Funck, Md. Mrs. Harvey C. Garber, Ohio Mrs. Charlotte Perkins Gilman, N. Y. Mrs. Inez Haynes Gilmore, Cal. Mrs. Edwin C. Grice, Pa. Mrs. W. E. Hardy, Nebr. Mrs. F. R. Hazard, N. Y. Mrs. Phoebe A. Hearst, Cal. Mrs. Florence Bayard Hilles, Del. Mrs. Frederick C. Howe, N. Y. Miss Ada L. James, Wis. Mrs. Agnes Jenks, R. I. Miss Helen Keller, Mass. Mrs. Florence Kelley, N. Y. Dr. Cora Smith King, Wash Miss Gail Laughling, Cal. Mrs. William Bross Lloyd, Ill. Miss Julia Marlowe, N. Y. Mrs. Lionel S. Marks, Mass. Miss Edythe Wynne Matthison, Conn. Miss Mary McDowell, Ill. Mrs. Sophie G. Meredith, Va. Mrs. Meredith Nicholson, Ind. Mrs. Mary Hutcheson Page, Mass. Mrs. Marsden Perry, R. I. Mrs. Annie Porritt, Conn. Mrs. William Prendergast, N. Y. Miss Margaret Roberts, Idaho Mrs. John Rogers, N. Y. Prof. Lucy M. Salmon, N. Y. Mrs. May Wright Sewall, Ind. Mrs. Julius Stone, Ohio Mrs. Jessie Hardie Stubbs, N. Y. Mrs. Mary C. Therkelsen, Oregon Miss Clara L. Thompson, Mo. Mrs. Richard Wainwright, D. C. Mrs. Thomas F. Walsh, D. C. Mrs. Mina Van Winkle, D. C. Mrs. John Jay White, D. C. Miss Charlotte Anita Whitney, Cal. Mrs. Harvey W. Wiley, D. C. Mrs. S. B. M. Young, Mont. The Suffragist Weekly Organ of the Congressional Union Editor-Miss Lucy Burns Art Editor-Mrs. Nina E. Allander [*Ackgd 5/6/15*] May 5th, 1915. [*ACK'D MAY 7 1915 ???*] The President, The White House, Washington, D. C. Dear Mr. President: On behalf of representatives of the following associations, we wish respectfully to ask for a brief interview with you in Philadelphia, on May 10th, on the occasion of your approching visit to that city: The Women's Trade Union League of Philadelphia, The Women's Wage-Earners' League of Philadelphia, The National Consumers' League, Philadelphia Council of Jewish Women The Single Tax Association of America, The Philadelphia Equal Franchise Society, The Good Government League of Philadelphia The Home and School League of Philadelphia, The Pennsylvania Men's League for Woman Suffrage As you are to visit Philadelphia to extend a welcome to a large number of newly naturalized citizens, the deputation wishes to bring to your attention the injustice of denying American women the rights of citizenship so freely accorded to foreign men. The deputation will include the following [*57920*](Page 3) ing Philadelphia women: Mrs. Wilfred Lewis, President of the Philadelphia Franchise Society and President of the Women's Medical Society of Philadelphia; Mrs. Harry Lowenburg, Secretary of the Philadelphia Jewish Relief Committee; Mrs. Henry C. Justice, wife of the Secretary of the Pennsylvania Men‘s League for Woman Suffrage; Mrs. Joseph Fels; Miss Mary Burnham, President of the Philadelphia League for Good Government; Mrs. Edwin C. Grice, President of the Philadelphia Home and School League, and member of the Philadelphia Vice Commission; Mrs. Earl Barnes; Miss Fanny T. Cochran, member of the board of the Philadelphia Consumers’ League; Mrs. Samuel Fels, President of the Philadelphia Consumers’ League; Miss Mary Conkle, Secretary of the Wayne County, Pa., Woman Suffrage Party; Mrs. Frank Miles Day, Chairman, Pennsylvania Legisiative Conference and Vice- President of the Pennsyivania Cnild Labor Association; Mrs. John C. Hiret; Miss Caroline Katzenstein, Executive Secretary of the Philadelphia Equal Franchise Society; Miss Florence Sanville, formerly secretary Consumers League of Pennsylvania; Miss Anna Davies, headworker, Philadelphia College Settlement; Miss Cornelia Greenough, prominent Philadelphia artist; Mrs. Thomas Williams, wife of a prominent lawyer of Philadelphia; Mrs. Lucretia M. B. Mitchell, member of Philadelphia Committee of the Congressional Union for Woman Suffrage; Mise Harriet Dulles, member of the executive board of the Consumers League of Eastern Pennsylvania; Mrs. Mary C. Morgan, wife of the Editor of the Philadelphia Record; Mrs. Charles Z. Klauder, member of the board of Germantown Branch of the Congressional Union; Mrs. Wiliiam Albert Wood; Miss Martha Moore, Cnairman Friends‘ Equal Rights Association of Philadelphia; Mrs. A. A. Eshner, President Council of Jewish Women; Dr. Helena Goodwin, prominent Philadelphia 57921 (Page 3) physician; Mrs. J. Archer Rulon; Mrs. H. H. Burrell. The deputation will be glad to wait upon you wherever it is convenient to yourself;- either at the Broad Street Station, or at your hotel, or at Convention Hall. Very respectfully, Dora Lewis Pennsylvania Chairman, Congressional Union for Woman Suffrage. Anna Lowenburg Director, Philadelphia Equal Franchise Society. [*57922*]PRESS COPY FROM HEADQUARTERS OF THE CONGRESSIONAL UNION FOR WOMAN SUFFRAGE 1420 F St. N. W. Washington, D. C. May 6th., 1915. For Immediate Release _____ The White House has been the scene of a very fine game of "hide the hickory" for two days. The players have been Mrs. Lawrence Lewis, Jr. and Mrs. Harry Lowenburg, leading suffragists of Philadelphia on the one side, and Secretaries Forester and Brahany of the clerical force of the Executive Offices, on the other. The President has been "the hickory". The suffragists were "cold" one minute, and "warm" the next, in their search for the President, with whom they were trying to make an engagement for a delegation of suffragists at Philadelphia next Monday when the President will visit Philadelphia to welcome into citizenship 4,000 newly-naturalized foreign men. Mrs. Lewis and Mrs. Lowenburg went to the White House to see the President. Representing as they did members of the nine leading civic and philanthropic organizations of Philadelphia, they hoped to see the President for a few minutes if it could be arranged. Upon showing themselves and asking for a brief appointment with the President, the visitors from the Quaker City were turned over to the affable Mr. Brahany who said in a soft voice that the Chief Executive was so busy, considering foreign problems, that he could not see anyone. Senator Clapp who called up the White House in their behalf was informed that the President had left the White House for the day. At that moment the Philadelphia callers ascertained that the President was eating luncheon preparatory to going to the golf links for the afternoon. Then Senator Clapp asked for an appointment for the following day he was told that the President would not be in his office for the entire week. Mrs. Lewis and Mrs. Lowenburg remained at the White House until late yesterday and on departing left a note for the President. Today the received the following answer from Acting Secretary Forster:- My dear Mrs. Lewis: I beg to acknowledge the receipt of your letter of May 5th., and to say that it has been brought to the attention of the President. He has noted carefully all that you say, and regrets extremely th owing to the brief time he is to be in Philadelphia and the pressure upon him incident to his visit there, it will not be possible for him to make any additional engagements. He is very sorry. sincerely yours, (Signed) Rudolph Forster Executive Clerk. [*57923*]Page #2. "I am sure however, Mrs., Lewis said, "that the President will be willing to receive our deputation next Monday. He is devoting a great deal of time to welcoming newly-naturalized foreigners. He will, I know, be glad to give five minutes to the women of Philadelphia, who represent the most active philanthropic and civic organizations of the city. Since women are disfranchised and cannot express their views through the ballot, their petitions and deputations have all the more claim on the President's courtesy." Mrs. Harry Lowenburg, who is a member of the Council of Jewish women, said: "The deputation which will be led by Mrs. Edwin C. Grice on May 10th., does not wish to see the President for more than five minutes. It is only fair, however, that on the occasion of a public celebration over the enfranchisement of foreign men, opportunity should be given to women to express their desire for their own enfranchisement. "The 4,000 naturalized foreigners whom the President will welcome to citizenship next Monday are being given the right to vote on the question of woman suffrage in Pennsylvania next November, Women naturally feel a deep interest in that occasion. "Only last Sunday I myself was asked to pay the naturalization fees of four foreign men, and I did so. I was glad to help them to citizenship, but I see no reason why I, who have at least as much interest in the community as foreign men, should be forced to remain disfranchised." Mrs. Lewis end Mr. Lowenburg will remain in Washington today and tomorrow in the hope of seeing the President end explaining the exact nature of their request. Among the societies which will be represented in the deputation to the President next Monday are:-- the Women's Trade Union League of Philadelphia; The Women Wage Earner's League of Philadelphia; the National Consumer's League; Philadelphia Council of Jewish Women, The Single Tax Association of America; The Philadelphia Equal Franchise Society; The Good Government League of Philadelphia;. The Home and school League of Philadelphia: and the Pennsylvania Men's League for Women suffrage. Among the prominent women who have signified their intention of joining the deputation to President Wilson are Mrs. Wilford Lewis, etc. (Note to newspapers: The same names may be used here as were given out in yesterday's story) 57924 THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON May 6, 1915. [*[89]*] Memorandum for the files: About 11:30 o'clock Wednesday morning, May 5th, Mrs. Dora Lewis and Mrs. Anna Lowenburg called at the Executive Offices and said they represented the women of Pennsylvania, and desire to see the President to ask him to arrange for a delegation of Pennsylvania women to see him briefly on the occasion of his trip to Philadelphia on Monday, May 10th. In the absence of Mr. Tumulty I saw Mrs. Lewis and Mrs. Lowenburg and explained to them that the President was not keeping office hours, and that it was impossible to fix a time when they might see him. I added that the President had declined to make any additions to his Philadelphia itinerary, and had declined invitations extended to him through former Representatives Palmer and Logue. They said they felt sure the President would make an exception in their case. I suggested that they prepare a memorandum embodying their request and that it would be brought to the attention of the President at the earliest possible moment. This they promised to do so. Later in the day Senator Clapp telephone and requested that the President see Mrs. Lewis and Mrs. Lowenburg. Mrs. Kent, wife of Representative Kent, also telephone and asked the President to see them. In both instances it was explain that they had been to the Executive Offices and had agreed to submit a memorandum which would be placed be- fore the President. At 4:30 o'clock that afternoon Mrs. Lewis and Mrs. Lowenburg brought to the Executive Offices their letter of May 5th addressed to the Presi- dent. They were at the Executive Offices when I arrived this morning, May 6th. I told them that as yet no reply had been received from the President, and said that if they would telephone at 11:00 o'clock it was possible there would be some word from the President. Shortly before 11:00 o'clock their letter of May 5th was brought to the President's at- tention by Mr. Forster, and a few minutes later a letter was sent to Mrs. Lewis by messenger. Mrs. Lewis and Mrs. Lowenburg reached the Executive Office a few minutes after the messenger had left, and I informed them that the President had seen their letter and that a letter had been written them stating that it was impossible to make any additions to the President's Philadelphia itinerary, and thereupon they left. They re- turned to the Executive Office at 12:00 o'clock and said they felt cer- tain the President had misunderstood their request. They left the at- tached card and asked that it be brought to the attention of the President, saying they would return for an answer at 1:00 o'clock. I informed them that the card would be placed on the President's desk; that the President had engagements from 12:00 o'clock until his luncheon hour at 1:00 o'clock, and that immediately after luncheon he planned to leave the White House. 57925Mrs. Lewis and Mrs. Lowenburg returned to the Executive Offices at 12:50 o'clock and I told them that no message had been received from the President; that it was unlikely any message would be re- civet as the President had luncheon at 1:00 o'clock. I told them that it was obviously impossible for the President to receive them today, and suggested that they await further word at the local office of the Congressional Union for Woman Suffrage. Mrs. Lewis replied that they preferred to wait in the Executive Office. They remained in the Executive Office until 2:20 o'clock, when they left. I met them as they were leaving and they said they would return be- tween 5:00 and 6:00 o'clock. I told them that the President would not return to the White House until 6:00 o'clock and that I thought it was out of the question for him to see them this evening. [*[57926]*]-3- Mrs. Lewis and Mrs. Lowenburg returned to the Executive Offices at 5:50 o'clock Thursday afternoon, May 6th and asked for Mr. Brahany. Officer Seaman told them Mr. Brahany had left for the day, and he infor- med them that before leaving Mr. Brahany had requested him, Seaman, to say that as yet no message had been received from the President. Mrs. Lewis asked if there was any way of sending a message to the President and Seaman told her there was not, but if they would leave a note it would be brought to Mr. Brahany's attention and he would lay it before the President. They did not leave a note but said they would call in the morning, Mrs. Lewis and Mrs. Lowenburg called at the Executive Office Friday morning, May 7th, at 9:45 o'clock. I told them that as yet no word had been received, but it was probably some message would come in the course of an hour, probably when the President's stenographer returned from the White House. They said they would wait. Mrs. Lewis said she had some business in one of the nearby Departments and accordingly she left, Mrs. Lowenburg remaining in Mr. Tumulty's office. At 10:10 o'clock Mr. Tumulty's letter to Mrs. Lewis was delivered to her. She read it, showed it to Mrs. Lowenburg, and they started to leave, then asked me if it would be possible to have a word with Mr. Tumulty. They asserted that Mr. Tumulty's note did not answer their request. I told them that if they would wait for a few minutes Mr. Tumulty would see them. He did see them and they left at 10:30 o'clock. 57927[*[89]*] Senator Clapp telephone at 1:00 o'clock on Wednesday, May 5th, and asked if it would be possible for him to bring in two ladies who wished to extend an invitation to the President to receive a delegation of women suffragists in Philadelphia. In the absence of Mr. Tumulty, Mr. Forster and Mr. Brahany, Mr. Smithers, Chief Telegrapher, told the Senator that the President was at luncheon. The Senator then asked if he could bring in the ladies after luncheon, and Mr. Smithers said the President would leave the White House immediately after luncheon. The Senator asked if it would be possible to bring in the ladies to see the President on Thursday. Mr Smithers said he could not answer this question but he would take it up with Mr. Forster or Mr. Brahany when they returned from luncheon and telephone him. He did take the matter up with Mr. Brahany and advised the Senator that the ladies had already been to the White House and had agree to submit a written memorandum of their request which would be laid before the President. The Senator said this was all right, as at the time he called the White House he did not understand the ladies had already been to the White House. 57928Mr. Brahany [*F*] [*89*] [*57929*][89] COPY. THE WHITE HOUSE Washington May 6, 1915. My dear Mrs. Lewis: I beg to acknowledge the receipt of your letter of May 5th, and to say that it has been brought to the attention of the President. He has noted carefully all that you say, and regrets extremely that owing to the prief time he is to be in Philadelphia and the pressure upon him incident to his visit there, it will not be possible for him to make any additional engagements. He is very sorry. Sincerely yours, RUDOLPH FORSTER, Executive Clerk Mrs. Dora Lewis, 1420 F Street, N. W., Washington, D. C. 57930[89] COPY Personal. THE WHITE HOUSE Washington May 7, 1915. My dear Mrs. Lewis: With reference to your and Mrs. Lowenburg's letter of May 5th and to your calls at the Executive Office yesterday, the President asks me to express his sincere regret that you were put to any inconvenience, as well as his assurance that he would have wished to do nothing to inconvenience you or disappoint you in any way. He was necessarily engaged in matters which seemed to be of consequence to the whole world, and he hopes that in the circumstances you will forgive his inability to see you and believe that it is only because he must that he decline to make further additions to his program in Philadelphia. Sincerely yours, J. P. TUMUTLY, Secretary to the President. Mrs. Lawrence Lewis, Jr., 1420 F Street, N. W. 57931[*89] Mrs. Lawrence Lewis, Jr., and Mrs. Harry Lowenburg of Philadelphia, renewed their effort today to lay before President Wilson the request of a large number of Philadelphia women representing the most important civil associations in the State of Pennsylvania, for a brief interview with the President on the occasion of his approaching visit to Philadelphia on May 10th to extend the *right hand of fellowship® to four thousand newly naturalised immigrant citizens. Mrs. Lewis, who had sent her card in to the President requesting at his own leisure two minutes of hie time any day this week in order that she wight present to him her request and that of the women of Philadelphia, was again told that it would be impossible. On leaving the White House, Mrs. Lewis said: "It is hard to understand why the President refuses five minutes of his time in Philadelphia to the most representative women of Pennsylvania when he can devote a whole day's time to welcoming immigrant citizens. "These newly naturalised foreigners will have the right the vote at the woman suffrage references which takes place in our state next November. These foreigners are not only given a right to vote which is denied to American women, but they are also given the power to determine whether women born and bred in America should have the Right the vote or not. "Next November the question of woman suffrage will be voted upon in Pennsylvania at the polls and these four thousand newly naturalized foreigners may well be the deciding factor in determining whether women shall be enfranchised or not. Since the President is celebrating the principles of American democracy we would be glad to ask nim to urge the newly made citizens to extend these same principles of democracy to the women of their adopted country. "Up to the present, the President has not set a good example in democracy to the "ignorant alien." "President Wilson has always declared that he could not help woman suffrage in Congress, where he has most power to help it, [*57932*]-2- because of his "passion for local self-governments." He has a great opportunity now to help it in the states, where he thinks it ought to be settled;- and his refusal to accord five minutes time out of a week in Washington, does not seem to indicate any extraordinary passion on the subject of self-government for women. "We do not wish to distract his attention from cares of state, but we know that the President spent the entire afternoon on Wednesday and Thursday on the golf links. Two minutes of this time might have been devoted to listening to the request of Philadelphia women. "It must be remembered that since women cannot express their wishes by means of the vote, their petitions and requests should have a peculiar claim on the consideration of any official who regards himself as the representative of the disfranchised as well as the enfranchised classes." Mrs. Harry Lowenburg, who is a member of the Pennsylvania Council of Jewish Women said: "We are sorry to return to Philadelphia empty handed, but we have learned a lesson in the game of politics:- that four thousand alien men with the vote weigh more with the President of the United States than the most active and public spirited women of Pennsylvania without the vote." Mr. Tumulty met Mrs. Lewis at the office this morning and stated with some heat that she had put the President before the eyes of the whole country as "evading the suffrage issue." "He certainly is evading the issue," said Mrs. Lewis as she took her departure. Mrs. Lewis and Mrs. Lowenburg left Washington this morning for Philadelphia on the 13:30 train. [*57933*][*[89]*] [*ACK'D MAY 7 1918 T.M.H.*] THE WHITE HOUSE, WASHINGTON. Please express to these ladies my sincere regret that they were put to any inconvenience and my assurance that I would have wished to do nothing to inconvenience them or disappoint them in any way, but that I was necessarily engaged in mat- tears which seemed to be of consequence to the whole world and I hope that in the circumstances they will forgive my inability to see them and believe that it is only because I must that I decline to make further additions to my programme in Philadelphia. The President. C.L.S. [[shorthand]] 57934Congressional Union for Woman Suffrage NATIONAL HEADQUARTES, 1420 F STREET, WASHINGTON, D. C. Colors - Purple, White, and Gold VOTES FOR WOMEN Executive Committee Miss Alice Paul, N. J., Chairman Miss Lucy Burns, N. Y., Vice-Chairman Mrs. Donald Hooker, Md., Chairman Finance Mrs. Mary Beard, N. Y. Mrs. O. H. P. Belmont, N. Y. Mrs. Crystal Eastman Benedict, N. Y. Mrs. Gilson Gardner, D. C. Miss Elsie Hill, Conn. Mrs. William Kent, Cal. Mrs. Lawrence Lewis, Jr., Pa. Advisory Council Mrs. Harriot Stanton Blatch, N. Y. Mrs. Ines Milholland Boissevain, N. Y Mrs. John Winters Brannan, N. Y Mrs. Edward N. Breitung, N. Y Reverand Olympia Brown, Wis. Mrs. Winston Churchill, N. H. Mrs. Lillian Harris Coffin, Cal. Mrs. William L. Colt, N. Y. Mrs. Frank Cothren, N. Y Mrs. George H. Day, Conn. Mrs. John Dewey, N. Y Miss Mary Bartlett Dixon, Md. Miss Lavanis Dock, N. Y Mrs. Abigail Scott Duniway, Oregon Mrs. Glendower Evans, Mass. Mrs. Charlotte Perkins Gilman, N. Y. Mrs. Inez Haynes Gilmore, Cal. Mrs. Edwin C. Grice, Pa. Mrs. F. R. Hazard, N. Y. Mrs. Florence Bayard Hilles, Del. Mrs. Frederick C. Howe, N. Y. Miss Ada L. James, Wis. Miss Helen Keller, Mass. Mrs. Florence Kelley, N. Y. Dr. Cora Smith King, Wash Miss Gail Laughling, Cal. Mrs. William Bross Lloyd, Ill. Mrs. Lionel S. Marks, Mass. Miss Edythe Wynne Matthison, Conn. Mrs. Sophie G. Meredith, Va. Mrs. Meredith Nicholson, Ind. Mrs. Mary Hutcheson Page, Mass. Mrs. Marsden Perry, R. I. Mrs. Annie Porritt, Conn. Mrs. William Prendergast, N. Y. Mrs. John Rogers, N. Y. Prof. Lucy M. Salmon, N. Y. Mrs. Mary C. Therkelsen, Oregon Mrs. Thomas F. Walsh, D. C. Mrs. Mina Van Winkle, D. C. Mrs. John Jay White, D. C. Miss Charlotte Anita Whitney, Cal. Mrs. Harvey W. Wiley, D. C. [*377*] New York Headquarters 13 EAST 41ST STREET NEW YORK CITY Miss DORIS STEVENS, Organiser [*ACK'D 2/1/15 ???*] [*89*] President Woodrow Wilson Hotel Biltmore New York Dear Mr.President:- As the New York member of the National Executive Committee of the Congressional Union for Woman Suffrage, and as the representative of four thousand women in New York City, members of the Association of which I am president, I respectfully request that during your stay in this city you accord an audience to a deputation of New York suffragists. We are exceedingly anxious to take advantage of the opportunity afforded by your visit to this city to lay before you the deep interest of New York women in the National Suffrage Amendment, known as the Susan B. Anthony Amendment, and to as your support of that amendment. The present grave international situation makes us fell that it is more imperative than ever that women be given some share im determining the political policy of the government of their country, since they as well as men are affected by all government measures. Therefore, we appeal to you at this moment to allow us to submit to you our question and ask your powerful aid in this national movement to remove the political disabili- ties of women. Very sincerely yours, Alva E. Belmont (Mrs. Oliver H.P. Belmont) [*57935*]89 THE WHITE HOUSE MAY 21 1915. RECEIVED Achgd 5/21/15 MRS, CARRIE CHAPMAN CATT, HONORARY CHAIRMAN WOMAN SUFFRAGE PARTY OF THE CITY OF NEW YORK A UNION FOR POLITICAL WORK OF EXISTING EQUAL SUFFRAGE ORANIZATIONS HEADQUARTERS 48 EAST 34TH STREET TWO DOORS FROM MADISON AVENUE TELEPHONE 6310 6311 MURRAY HILL 148 CHAIRMAN OF ORGANIZATION COMMITTEE MRS MARIE JENNEY HOWE MISS MART GARRETT HAT, CHAIRMAN MRS. MARTHA WENTWORTH SUFFREN, VICE-CHAIRMAN. BOROUGH OF MANHATTAN MRS. JAMES LEES LAIDLAW. CHAIRMAN 6 EAST 66TH STREET MRS..MARIE JENNEY HOWE, DIRECTOR 66 WEST 12TH STREET MRS. ROBERT ADAMSON, VICE-CHAIARMAN, NORTH 215 WEST 101ST STREET MRS. WILLIAM CURTIN DEMOREST, VICE CHAIRMAN, CENTRAL 68 EAST 66TH STREET MISES LAVINA L. DOCK, VICE-CHAIRMAN, SOUTH 265 HENRY STREET MISS ADALINE W. STERLING, RECORDING SECRETARY 195 CLAREMONT AVENUE MRS. FREDERICK NATHAN, CORRESPONDING SECRETARY 162 WEST 66TH STREET MRS. J. FREDERIC GILLETTE, ASSISTANT SECRETARY 222 EAST 17TH STREET MRS. ROBERT OLIVER, TREASURER 211 WEST 101ST STREET MRS. FRANK KEEP, EXECUTIVE SECRETARY CHAIRMAN OF POLITIC AL COMMITTEE MRS,. CHARLES FARLEY WINCH Mas, THOS. B, WELLES, SECRETARY MRS, MARGARET CHANLER ALDRICH, TREASURER BRONX BOROUGH MRS, HENRIETTA SPEKE SEELEY,CHAIRMAN BROOKLYN BOROUGH MRS. EDWARD DREIER, CHARMAN QUEENS BOROUGH MRS. ALFRED J. ЕNО CHAIRMAN RICHMOND BOROUGH MRS. WILLIAM G. WILLCOX, CHAIRMAN OFFICE DAYS AT HEADQUARTERS FOR THE BOROUGH OF MANHATTAN TUESDAYS AND FRIDAYS, 10 A.M. TO 4.30 P.M. CHAIRMAN OF CATHOLIC COMMITTEE MISS ROSINA FLANLY CHAIRMAN OF LITERATURE COMMITTEE MISS ANNA ROBE WEEKS CHAIRMAN OF CHURCH WORK MRS. WILLIAM L. BENEDICT NEW YORK May 19, 1915 President Woodrow Wilson: Washington D. C. Dear President Wilson; Im voicing the sentiment of every suffragist I have seen in the last two days when I say the we deeply regret the untimely and discourteous actions of two young women, recently, in endeavoring to force their propaganda upon you at this great and momentous time. The suffragists as all Americans have been following with devoted loyalty 57936MRS, CARRIE CHAPMAN CATT, HONORARY CHAIRMAN WOMAN SUFFRAGE PARTY OF THE CITY OF NEW YORK A UNION FOR POLITICAL WORK OF EXISTING EQUAL SUFFRAGE ORANIZATIONS HEADQUARTERS 48 EAST 34TH STREET TWO DOORS FROM MADISON AVENUE TELEPHONE 6310 6311 MURRAY HILL CHAIRMAN OF ORGANIZATION COMMITTEE MRS MARIE JENNEY HOWE MISS MARY GARRETT HAY, CHAIRMAN MRS. MARTHA WENTWORTH SUFFREN, VICE-CHAIRMAN. BOROUGH OF MANHATTAN MRS. JAMES LEES LAIDLAW. CHAIRMAN 6 EAST 66TH STREET MRS. MARIE JENNEY HOWE, DIRECTOR 66 WEST 12TH STREET MRS. ROBERT ADAMSON, VICE-CHAIRMAN, NORTH 215 WEST 101ST STREET MRS. WILLIAM CURTIN DEMOREST, VICE CHAIRMAN, CENTRAL 68 EAST 66TH STREET MISES LAVINA L. DOCK, VICE-CHAIRMAN, SOUTH 265 HENRY STREET MISS ADALINE W. STERLING, RECORDING SECRETARY 195 CLAREMONT AVENUE MRS. FREDERICK NATHAN, CORRESPONDING SECRETARY 162 WEST 66TH STREET MRS. J. FREDERIC GILLETTE, ASSISTANT SECRETARY 222 EAST 17TH STREET MRS. ROBERT OLIVER, TREASURER 211 WEST 101ST STREET MRS. FRANK KEEP, EXECUTIVE SECRETARY CHAIRMAN OF POLITICAL COMMITTEE MRS,. CHARLES FARLEY WINCH MRS. THOS. B, WELLES, SECRETARY MRS. MARGARET CHANLER ALDRICH, TREASURER BRONX BOROUGH MRS, HENRIETTA SPEKE SEELEY,CHAIRMAN BROOKLYN BOROUGH MRS. EDWARD DREIER, CHAIRMAN QUEENS BOROUGH MRS. ALFRED J. ЕNО CHAIRMAN RICHMOND BOROUGH MRS. WILLIAM G. WILLCOX, CHAIRMAN OFFICE DAYS AT HEADQUARTERS FOR THE BOROUGH OF MANHATTAN TUESDAYS AND FRIDAYS, 10 A.M. TO 4.30 P.M. CHAIRMAN OF CATHOLIC COMMITTEE MISS ROSINA FLANLY CHAIRMAN OF LITERATURE COMMITTEE MISS ANNA ROSS WEEKS CHAIRMAN OF CHURCH WORK MRS. WILLIAM L. BENEDICT NEW YORK, your dignified wise and noble policies. As you come to this city thousands of us who might not see your face, nevertheless felt near to you in loyalty and in understanding of your great aims. We have appreciated the stress of your burdens and could my service of ours have lightened them with what zeal would it have been performed. Just in proportion as we acknowledge your leadership do we covet your support of our great reform, but this is not the hour when we may claim your attention. Yours faithfully Harriet B. Laidlaw (Mrs. J. L.) [*57937*]MRS. FREDERICK NATHAN 162 WEST 86th STREET NEW YORK [*ack'd 5/21/15] [*THE WHITE HOUSE MAY 21 1915 RECEIVED] May 20, 1915. [*89] Hon. Woodrow Wilson, President of the United States, The White House, Washington, D.C. My dear Mr. Wilson:- As an officer of the Woman Suffrage Party and also of the Equal Franchise Society, I desire to express to you my sincere regret that you should have been so annoyed while you were in our city on Monday, by two suffragists belonging to another organization. The methods employed by these young women to attract your attention and to force from you an expression of opinion in regard to our cause, are not the methods approved of by a majority of our workers. May I recall myself to you as the President of the Consumers' League of New York who called upon you at the White House last winter, which a delegation, to invite you to give an address upon the occasion of the twenty- fifth anniversary celebration of the League? I was deeply impressed at that time with your very evident sincerity and your desire to do what was right and will you permit me to take this opportunity of expressing to you my deep appreciation of your masterly and statesmanlike letter sent to the German Government after the Lusitania calamity and my gratitude for all that you have done for the cause of humanity and for the cause of peace? Yours sincerely Maud Nathan 57938TELEGRAM. [*Jun 2 1915 ACK'D*] [[shorthand]] The White House, Washington. [*89*] 52 WU. FD. 66 Blue 7 extra 7:55 p.m. San Francisco, Calif., June 1, 1915. THE PRESIDENT. The California branch of the Congressional Union for Woman Suffrage in convention assembled with women voters of all parties represented earnestly asks that you urge upon your party in Congress the wisdom and the justice of submitting to the legislatures of the several states an amendment to the Constitution of the United States guaranteeing to women the right of suffrage. Charlotte Anite Whitney, Chairman Suffrage Exhibit P.P.I.E. [*57938*][ACK'D JUL 13 1915 O.T.H. THE WHITE JUL 13 1 RECEIVE 89*] 819 Johnson St. Portland Ore. June 5 1915 Pres. Woodrow Wilson. Dear Sir: I take pleasure in sending you clippings which will show you that The Woman's Congressional Union is finding no favor in our community. We take every method to demonstrate our entire loyalty to and admiration of your administration and our implicit confidence in the same. It was my good fortune to be the President of the woman's Wilson and Marshall League and the Vice President of the Non-partisan Wilson League and one of my treasured possessions is a letter from your wife thanking me for my services in these organizations. Yours very faithfully Dictated Marcella Clarke [*57940*]15 LOYALTY PLEDGED TO SUFFRAGE CAUSE Same Resolution Denounces Congressional Union as Inimical to Objects. MISS DE GRAFF SPEAKER Meeting at The Hague Described, Comment Made on Results of Conference and Women Asked to Work for World Peace. By unanimous vote yesterday the women assembled at the luncheon given by the Oregon Federation of Women's Clubs at the Hotel Benson in honor of Miss Grace De Graff adopted a resolution pledging loyalty to the National American Woman's Suffrage Association and expressing condemnation of the Congressional Union. The guests had listened to an eloquent plea for world-wide peace made by Miss De Graff, when Mrs. M. L. T. Hidden rose and said: "We have come here to discuss the best methods of obtaining peace and co-operation between all women of all nations and I do not consider it at all out of the general plan to offer a resolution that is of great importance to womankind today in that it deals with a question that is attracting the thinking men and women of the world. "The Congressional Union is bringing upon the women of this country the condemnation of the men. The tactics used by this organization in striking at the party in power, regardless of the character of the man opposed, makes men stop and say: 'If women behave in this fashion to many of these men who have in reality stood by them, what will they do to us if they get the ballot?' " Mrs. Hidden Presents Resolution. Mrs. Hidden then presented her resolution which was warmly seconded by Mrs. Frederick Eggert, who said: "I feel very strongly that we should adopt this resolution and go on record. The Congressional Union is doing great harm. Miss Mary Hay, of the General Federation, said to me: 'We may get suffrage in New York if the Congressional Union will only keep their hands off.' I gladly second the motion for adoption of this measure." When Mrs. Sarah A. Evans, president, out the resolution to a vote there wasn't a single "No." The resolution follows: Whereas, The Congressional Union has lately announced its intention of organizing an auxiliary in every Congressional district in the United States, and has begun the work and believes in opposing the party in power at Washington, and is seeking to enlist the women in enfranchised states to vote against that party's candidates regardless of their attitude upon the question of suffrage; and Whereas, The Union is going into states without regard to the wishes of the state organizations already existing, thus causing friction and ill feeling, which is proving very detrimental to the suffrage cause, especially in the campaign states; and Whereas, The National American Woman Suffrage Association has, through its auxiliaries, organized every Congressional district and is endeavoring to push the Nation-wide amendment, as well as working to secure more suffrage states, which they believe will, by the votes of women, be the surest and most powerful means of bringing pressure to bear upon Congress for the Susan B. Anthony amendment; therefore, be it Resolved, That we stand loyally in support of the safe and sane educational policy of the National association, and condemn the partisan methods and unpatriotic actions of the Congressional Union, which has brought our cause into disrepute. And, furthermore, we beg the women of Oregon to live up to the honored record of the Western women voters, that they have always paid more attention to a candidate's character than to his party label, for it is through this tendency they haveSuffrage Association and expressing condemnation of the Congressional Union. The guests had listened to an eloquent plea for world-wide peace made by Miss De Graff, when Mrs. M. L. T. Hidden rose and said: "We have come here to discuss the best methods of obtaining peace and co-operation between all women of all nations and I do not consider it at all out of the general plan to offer a resolution that is of great importance to womankind today in that it deals with a question that is attracting the thinking men and women of the world. "The Congressional Union is bringing upon the women of this country the condemnation of the men. The tactics used by this organization in striking at the party in power, regardless of the character of the man opposed, makes men stop and say: 'If women behave in this fashion to many of these men who have in reality stood by them, what will they do to us if they get the ballot?' " Mrs. Hidden Presents Resolution. Mrs. Hidden then presented her resolution which was warmly seconded by Mrs. Frederick Eggert, who said: "I feel very strongly that we should adopt this resolution and go on record. The Congressional Union is doing great harm. Miss Mary Hay, of the General Federation, said to me: 'We may get suffrage in New York if the Congressional Union will only keep their hands off.' I gladly second the motion for adoption of this measure." When Mrs. Sarah A. Evans, president, put the resolution to a vote there wasn't a single "No." The resolution follows: Whereas, The Congressional Union has lately announced its intention of organizing an auxiliary in every Congressional district in the United States, and has begun the work and believes in opposing the party in power at Washington, and is seeking to enlist the women in enfranchised states to vote against that party's candidates regardless of their attitude upon the question of suffrage; and Whereas, The Union is going into states without regard to the wishes of the state organizations already existing, thus causing friction and ill feeling, which is proving very detrimental to the suffrage cause, especially in the campaign states; and Whereas, the National American Woman Suffrage Association has through its auxiliaries, organized every Congressional district and is endeavoring to push the Nation-side amendment, as well as working to secure more suffrage states, which they believe will, by the votes of women, be the surest and most powerful means of bringing pressure to bear upon Congress for the Susan B. Anthony amendment; therefore, be it Resolved, That we stand loyally in support of the safe and sane educational policy of the National association, and condemn the partisan methods and unpatriotic actions of the Congressional Union, which has brought our cause into disrepute. And, furthermore, we beg the women of Oregon to live up to the honored record of the Western women voters, that they have always paid more attention to a candidate's character than to his party label, for it is through this tendency they have been considered to have rendered their greatest service, especially in Portland. Miss De Graff, who is president of the National League of Teachers and is ex-president of the Portland Grade Teachers' Association, a federated club, was a delegate to the conference held in The Hague for the formation of an international peace party. She told of her experiences at that gathering and of the inspiration found in the mingling of women of all nations. Many of the horrors or war, the atrocities committed upon women and girls, the resultant sorrows, degradations and disease were spoken of by Miss De Graff. She said that women in nations not at war should know of these awful conditions, and when they fully realized them, she said she felt sure no thinking women could rest until peace was established and maintained. War Glorification Opposed. "We have glorified ward too long," said Miss De Graff, "but now let us change our policies. Our textbooks should be rewritten. History should be based on the constructive side rather than on the destructive which is found in the accounts of battles. We have not stopped to think that it takes a great deal more courage to live as a good citizen for 70 years than it does to go forth to war for a few years." Miss De Graff spoke of Jane Addams as one person who had a right to the title of "a world citizen." To Miss Addams' work for the cause of peac the speaker gave the highest tribute. Miss De Graff's report and comment on the resolutions adopted at the international gathering of women at The Hague was greeted with enthusiastic applause. The luncheon was attended by club-women and teachers. At the close of the meeting Mrs. Evans announced that it was probable that in August Miss Addams would be here and that in her honor the federation would give a large luncheon. TLAND, SUNDAY MORNING OREGON FEDERATION OF WOMEN CONDEMNS CONGRESSIONAL UNION Resolutions Passed Censure Opposition of the Party in Power at Washington. 'LABEL' IS NOT IMPORTANT Attention Should Be Paid to Candidate's Character, Not Political Faith; Miss DeGraff Speaks. Resolutions condemning the partisan methods and unpatriotic actions of the Congressional union which have brought the cause of woman suffrage passed by the Council of the Oregon Federation of Women's clubs at the monthly luncheon held yesterday at the Benson hotel. This council is composed of the presidents and chairmen of standing committees of all federated clubs, representing between 8000 and 9000 women. The resolution, which was offered by Mrs. M. L. T. Hidden and seconded by Mrs. Frederick Eggert, follows: "Whereas the Congressional union has lately announced its intention of organizing an auxiliary in every congressional district in the United States and has begun the work and believes in opposing the party in power at Washington and is seeking to enlist the women in enfranchised states to vote against the party's candidates regardless of their attitude upon the question of suffrage, and "Whereas, the union is going into states without regard to the wishes of the state organization already existing, thus causing friction and ill feeling, which is proving very detrimental to the suffrage cause especially in the campaign states, and Union Is Condemned. "Whereas, the National American Woman Suffrage association has, through its auxiliaries, organized every congressional district and is endeavoring to push the nation-wide amendment as well as working to secure more suffrage states which they believe will, by the vote of women, be the surest and most powerful means of bringing pressure to bear upon congress for the Susan B. Anthony amendment; "Therefore, Be it resolved that we stand loyally in support of the sane and safe educational policy of the National Suffrage association and condemn the partisan methods and unpatriotoic actions of the Congressional union which has brought our cause into disrepute and furthermore we beg the women of Oregon to live up to the honored record of the western women voters, that they have always paid more attention to a candidate's character than to his party label, for it is through this tendency they have been considered to have rendered their greatest service, especially in Portland." Miss Grace DeGraff, principal of the Kenton school, who represented the League of Grade Teachers' associations of the United States at the International Woman's Peace Conference at The Hague, was the guest of honor and speaker of the afternoon. Crimes Are Unspeakable. "It has been said," Miss De Graff said, "that this is not an opportune time for calling a world's peace conference. I can but ask what constitutes an opportune time? World peace sounds so big that we are too quick to declare that it cannot be done; let us get away from that old sentiment. All of these years we have been working along destructive lines, instead of constructive lines. We have a secretary of war--why not have a secretary of peace instead? "The crimes which are committed against women are unspeakable, and would not be believed by me if I did not have positive knowledge of them. Through immoral practices, disease is being spread that it will take centuries to eradicate. The percentage of insanity among soldiers is appalling. While I was in Europe one call along came for 600 physicians to care for the insane. When an aeroplane passes over a battle fieldwide amendment as well as working to secure more suffrage states which they believe will, by the vote of women, be the surest and most powerful means of bringing pressure to bear upon congress for the Susan B. Anthony amendment; "Therefore, Be it resolved that we stand loyally in support of the sane and safe educational policy of the National Suffrage association and condemn the partisan methods and unpatriotic actions of the Congressional union which has brought our cause into disrepute and furthermore we beg the women of Oregon to live up to the honored record of the western women voters, that they have always paid more attention to a candidate's character than to his party label, for it is through this tendency they have been considered to have rendered their greatest service, especially in Portland." Miss Grace DeGraff, principal of the Kenton school, who represented the League of Grade Teachers' associations of the United States at the International Woman's Peace Conference at The Hague, was the guest of honor and speaker of the afternoon. Crimes Are Unspeakable. "It has been said," Miss De Graff said, "that this is not an opportune time for calling a world's peace conference. I can but ask what constitutes an opportune time? World peace sounds so big that we are too quick to declare that it cannot be done; let us get away from that old sentiment. All of these years we have been working along destructive lines, instead of constructive lines. We have a secretary of war--why not have a secretary of peace instead? "The crimes which are committed against women are unspeakable, and would not be believed by me if I did not have positive knowledge of them. Through immoral practices, disease is being spread that it will take centuries to eradicate. The percentage of insanity among soldiers is appalling. While I was in Europe one call alone came for 600 physicians to care for the insane. When an aeroplane passes over a battle field covered with the maimed and insane thousands of legs and arms are waved madly in the air and the pleading and cursing of the soldiers is mingled with the groans of the suffering, helpless men. The scenes are so awful that relief workers cannot work more than three or four weeks at a time without coming out to scenes of peace. Hundreds of these are coming and going at The Hague constantly, that city being looked upon as a sort of little haven of peace. To Cooperate in Peace Move. "The woman's peace party is making an effort to secure millions of women signers to resolutions favoring world peace, and this is what I want to interest the Oregon women in. Talk peace, think peace, read and distribute peace literature, and protest in every possible way against jingoism. "Jane Addams' arrives in New York today. Next month she is coming west, and we hope to get her in Portland to deliver her great message of world peace." The council voted to become the first unit in Oregon by joining the world's peace party. Each club in the state will be asked to become a separate unit, and eventually it is expected that a great state-wide peace association will be formed as a part of the world peace movement. stated. Incidentally he is keeping in touch with both plants by personal visits. In carrying out his plan for a "self supporting" navy in regard to powder and projectiles, the secretary has more ambitious plans for the government in constructing its own dreadnoughts. He hopes to build one of the new dreadnoughts congress may authorize next winter at the League navyyard at Philadelphia. The Brooklyn navyyard has already qualified in this respect in the recent construction of the battleship New York. Incidentally, she was completed four and a half months earlier than her sister ship, the Texas, built by private contractors. The new battleship Arizona and California are also achievements of government employes at the Brooklyn yard. Submarines are also being built in the government's own yards as well as fuel and supply ships. "Construction of ships in navy yards justifies an enlargement of that policy," says Secretary Daniels. "It was discouraged formerly because, by an unwise system of accounting, overhead charges, in nowise properly chargeable against new construction." The Release of Mary C. Boothe The Wife Of J. F. Boothe President Of The Multnomah County Bar Association By Mrs. A. E. Clark 57943A Memory A few days ago Mrs. J. F. Boothe lay dead at 488 Tenth street. There is tragedy in this worn, sad woman's dead face, even more than the hand of Death is wont to lay. Not tragedy that Mrs. Boothe is dead, but tragedy that Mrs. Boothe lived. When this deserted and heart-broken woman crept from her bed a lighted a scant fire on her hearth two hours before her death, and returned to her bed saying that she "was cold," the coldness of death was already in her veins, as it had been in her heart for many years. After a life of devotion to a husband, she had been deserted and left in solitude on the merest pittance. For six years she had not seen his face; for six years grief had gnawed at her heart so that the thin form and the broken spirit made an easy prey to disease. -2- When she sat grief-stricken and alone, her husband took up his residence in clubs and lodge rooms, where cold and loneliness are unknown. The Commercial Club does not interest itself in deserted wives, and the Bar Association cares not if the wives of its members are in deadly need. There warmth, comfort and good-fellowship are for men; and let women die alone and heart-broken if they will, there must be nothing of this kind come there. And so after six long years of martyrdom, Mrs. Boothe, cold and neglected with no husband or kindred near, dies alone with loving thoughts of "Frank," whom she had always believed would come back to her. When the Doctor came a few moments before her death, he found Mrs. Boothe with lowered vitality and with no power of resistance. Fifty dollars a month does not allow much pampering of the body, and a broken heart counts much against recovery. The neighbors said she had been dying for six years, and that she had nothing to live for. But even in this living death, her thoughts were of her husband, and of what she could -3- [*57944*]save for him. She spoke to friends of not being able to purchase a lot in a cemetery, and so she said she would be cremated. Six feet of earth were not hers even in death, though there were conveyances in unusual number to do unaccustomed honor to the ignored and slighted wife. The neighbors told me, that in all the long six years of her desertion she had sent gifts at the Christmas season, and on other anniversaries to her husband, and tending her roses, which they had once cared for together, she had sent lavishly to him the choicest of them, but to all this mute appeal there was no answer. Some deplored the fact that there were no children to bear her company in her loneliness, but to my mind these would only have been additional wounds to pierce her sad heart, witnesses of her humiliation and shame; unless, indeed, she had been given a son who could demand justice and reparation for the mother who bore him. Better, else, the grim solitude, than the shamed pitying faces of wronged children, the sharpest arrows that can pierce a mother's heart. -4- Sometimes she was not alone, for Hope kept her company. Always she said her husband would return to her and all familiar things were kept as when he shared them. Another Austerer Visitor came to her unrecognized, so steadfastly was her face turned toward Hope, so strained was her ear to hear what her heart desired to know, when Death's presence was made known to her, bravely and cheerfully she bade him welcome. "Death comes to set thee free Oh greet him cheerily As thy true friend. Then all thy fears shall cease And in eternal peace, Thy penance end." Weakness crept on her and friends found her lying unconscious on her basement floor, when she tried to build her fires. Fifty dollars does not admit necessary services to a sick and failing woman. Mr. Boothe came to the deserted home on being told that his wife was dying. He expressed regret that he had not come in time to hear her speak. Doubtless -5- [*57945*]there were many things his wife had desired to say to him in the six years of her loneliness, but she was not permitted to speak, Death now having sealed her lips. Mr. Boothe will wait until the day of reckoning with a just God to hear what his wife may have wished to say to him. Entreaties, tears, loving admonitions, we know were in vain and in this man-made world there was no adjudication that could avail Mrs. Boothe, and so death was her portion. When, in the touching last services, a voice sang, "When you come to the end of a Perfect Day," my soul rose in protest at what seemed mockery of the silent form that lay alone in the room before me, but as I listened to find some reason for this strange theme, I heard the worlds: "For Memory has painted this Perfect Day With colors that never fade." And I thought of those other words that are seared in many a heart that breaks, but brokenly lives on "For 6 Memory is the only thing that Grief can call its own," and I felt with the women with tear-stained faces about me, that it was well that she was "Beyond the sighing and weeping." In making known these most speaking facts, I desire, as did Othello, to "nothing extenuate and naught set down in malice." I know well that nothing can avail the Mary C. Boothe who has come to her Gethsemane alone and with broken heart; but I write in the hope of aiding other Mary C. Boothes who are treading this path of martyrdom. If men will pass by such facts, - will outrage and affront public morality and decency by choosing such men for leadership or notice, then the work of women is graven plain before her eyes and in her soul; and shamed forever be the one who shirks the trust that God has given to her. The moral cowardice of women has kept the world from progressing, her ten talents are buried in the ground, and she has has yet hardly 7 57946begun to inquire, "Lord, what wilt Thou have me to do?" "Come not when I am dead, To drop thy foolish tears upon my grave To trample round my fallen head; And vex the unhappy dust thou woulds't not save, There let the wind sweep, and the Plover cry, But thou, go by - go by."[*[89]*] Please acknowledge this letter and express my regret that the circumstances rendered it impossible for me to see the deputation of which she speaks. The President. C.L.S. [*ACK'D May 21 1915 T.M.H.*] [*TMH*] [*57947*]THE WHITE HOUSE JUN 27 1915 RECEIVED Women's Political Union Executive Committee MRS. BERTHA W FOWLER, CHAIRMAN DR. CAROLINE E. SPENDER, VICE-CHAIRMAN MRS. SUSIE H.B. GRAY MRS. LILLIAN H.KERR MRS. DAISY-LEE WORCESTER Headquarters Colorado Springs, Colorado 923 N. Nevada Ave. June 22, 1915. President Woodrow Wilson, Washington, D.C. [*[89]*] Dear Mr. President: The Executive Committee of the WOmen's Political Union of Colorado Springs learned with deep regret of your refusal to receive in New York City, a deputation of women whose avowed purpose was to ask your support of the national suffrage amendment known as the Susan B. Anthony amendment. This refusal has since been emphasized by the reception accorded to women members of the Trades' Unions who wished to protest against the possible entry of the United States into the war. In hearty accord with the ideals of peace and unity as set forth in the Philadelphia address, as we recently have assured you, and desiring to uphold a policy of neutrality and the ideal of reason and goodwill as opposed to brute force in international as in national emergencies, we beg to urge upon you the nation's need of the voice of its women in determining these issues of war and peace, and the injustice of denying the ballot to those who bear the sons who may be sacrificed in battle. In like manner, women re better able to appreciate the harm done to the social fabric and to the best interests of civilization by the oppression which has provoked a condition of industrial warfare in several of our states. Only a nation-wide opportunity for women to express their views by means of the ballot can enable them to assist in remedying the same. We submit that this helpless condition of women is a slavery to which no other slavery is comparable, and we earnestly call you attention to the words of Lincoln, "A nation cannot ensure half-slave and half-free", and we ask you then, in behalf of those constructive forces which only woman's freedom can bring to a debauched and dying civilization, as President of the United States and leader of the democratic party, to advocate the passage by the 64th. Congress of the above mentioned amendment to the constitution of the United States for submission to the legislatures of the several states, that this national injustice which threatens our very existence as a people, may be righted according to the method prescribed by the wisdom of those who framed the Constitution, and that the democratic party may not be turned aside from the path of liberty and justice by any antiquated doctrine of states' rights", not by any consideration of political expediency. Sincerely yours, Bertha W. Fowler. Chairman. [*57948*][*ACK'D JUL 23 1915 T.M.H*] Cohasset, Mass. July 20, 1915 [*THE WHITE HOUSE JUL 23 1915 RECEIVED*] [*89*] Hon. Woodrow Wilson – President of the United States- Honored Sir:- In view of the announcement that you are soon to declare your position upon the question of woman suffrage, may I beg your indulgence in presenting my very earnest protest against any expression of yours which would help to impose upon already overburdened womanhood an increased responsibility for which she is not fitted by [*57949*]nature, and which is desired only by a small, but loud-voiced minority of the sex. The question of the right of suffrage has long been disposed of. It is only as a matter of expediency in government that the question is worthy of consideration. Were the final issue one of unquestioned good to the state, women would gladly sacrifice their wishes for the good of the country. The results of women's participation in political strife in states already doubly enfranchised show no worthy [*57950*] results. On the contrary we find double extremes, wasted energies, unwomanly behavior, coupled with sex antagonism, increased divorce ratios, petty personalities surmounting principles, and a loss of non-partisan judgement for public interests. Thinking women of the best type deplore the mad rush of the minority of their sisters for notoriety and publicity, and fear the great loss to the American home and true womanhood which would ensue upon the entrance ofwomen into political strife. Representing the majority of my towns-women, as a member of the Massachusetts Anti-Suffragists and founder of an efficient League of Social Service which has accomplished its best work because of non-partisanship, I earnestly beg your influence to prevent the further extension of suffrage to women in all our beloved country. Thanking you for any consideration of my ideas, I am – Very respectfully yours, (Mrs. O. H.). Martha P. Horn To Hon. Woodrow WilsonCAMPAIGN HEADQUARTERS PENNSYLVANNIA ASSOCIATION OPPOSED TO WOMAN SUFFRAGE 1101 FINANCE BUILDING 1426 SOUTH PEN SQUARE PHILADELPHIA [*W.F.J. JUL 21 1915 ACK'D*] OFFICERS President Mrs. Horace Brock Vice Presidents Mrs. J. Gardner Cassatt Miss Grace Falkner Mrs. James Large Mrs. John Markoe Miss Mary Newhall Mrs. Samuel D. Riddle Treasurer Mrs. Charles W. Henry Secretary Mrs. Charles Bingham Penrose Executive Board Philadelphia Miss Cornelia E. Bedford Mrs. Charles Chauncey Binney Mrs. William T. Carter Mrs. Samuel Grant Diehl Mrs. W.O. Griffith Mrs. S.H. Guilford Miss Florence Rockwell Hall Mrs. Russell H. Johnson Mrs. William B. Kurtz Mrs. James Hector McNeal Mrs. Chas. M. Mott Mrs. Austin M. Purves Mrs. John Thompson Spencer Mrs. Walter Judson Sprankle Mis James Francis Sullivan Mrs. George P. White Mrs. Francis Howard Williams PITTSBURGH Mrs. George C. Burgwyn Mrs. Harmar D. Denny Miss Julia Morgan Harding Mrs. William J. Holland Mrs. James Hay Reed HARRISBURG Mrs William Henderson ERIE Miss Ada Camphausen POTTSVILLE Mrs. A.C. Milliken MONONGAHELA Mrs. John Van Voorhis GREENSBURG Mrs Richard Coulter WARREN Mrs. Edward P. Lindsay MEADVILLE Mrs. Adrian McCoy JOHNSTOWN Mrs. A.H. Mayer MT. PLEASANT Mrs. J. Donald Bryce GREENVILLE MRS. F.D. LAYNG WHITFORD Miss Mary Dorsey Ashbridge [*89*] July 20, 1915 Mr. Joseph P. Tumulty, Private Secretary to President Wilson Washington, D.C. Dear Sir: Your are reported in the New York Times of July 19th, as stating that the President will probably make public his views on the question of Woman Suffrage within the next few weeks, and I am writing to ask if you are correctly quoted. May I have the favor of a reply to this inquiry? Representing, as we feel we do, a large majority of all the women in the State, we would, of course, be very sorry to learn of the President coming out in favor of Woman Suffrage. We have an organization which will cover every county before the election and anything the President would say on the suffrage question would receive everyone's earnest attention. Respectfully yours, Paul G. Littlefield PGL/KMP Campaign Manager. [[shorthand]] [*57951*]Ackgd 7/23/15 [THE WHITE HOUSE JUL 23 1915 RECEIVED] Sea Cliff Inn Nantucket Island, Mass. Hon. Woodrow Wilson, President of the United States. My dear Sir:-- [*89*] The announcement having appeared in the papers that you will shortly make a statement in the matter of equal suffrage I suppose I am only one among thousands perhaps millions who are anxiously hoping that you 579532/ statement will be strongly in favor. For years I have been a strong democrat with a husband strongly republican. For years, his mother and a group of no less than six or seven women have all wanted to vote the democratic ticket but my husband, who (until recently) has been the only man in the family, when he took the trouble to vote, voted the republican ticket therefore he 57958didn't even represent one sixths of the consensus of our family of women. I spoke at the democratic convention in Rhode Island and they put [in] a strong, unequivocal plank for equal suffrage in the party platform. This is the fifth or sixth State where the democratic party have taken action, not counting those Southern States who since the national amendment was defeated, have passed suffrage measures through their legislatures. While I do not think that women are as partisan as men, and it would take great pressure to turn me from my allegiance to the democratic party it would seem that the time had come when this great, progressive party should officially endorse that fuller measure of freedom which after all is merely the sounding out of the great ideal for which theSea Cliff Inn Nantucket Island, Mass. country was founded. Your personal statement that you will vote in favor would be a suggestion that the entire party would gladly follow. I only hope that my letter may be one small contribution toward a favorable decision on your [*57954*]part and with sincere wishes that your admirable administration may be nobly completed I remain, Most respectfully, Agnes M. Jenks Mrs. Barton P. Jenks Pres. Rhode Island E.S.A 199 Angell St. Providence – R. I. July 21 – 15, [*57955*]The WOMAN'S JOURNAL was founded in 1870 by Lucy Stone and Henry B. Blackwell in the interest of equal rights for women. Its editor is their daughter Alice Stone Blackwell THE WOMAN'S JOURNAL AND SUFFRAGE NEWS 585 BOYSLTON ST. BOSTON, MASS. [*ackd 7/24/15*] July 22, 1915. Mr. Joseph Tumulty, Secretary to the President, The White House, Washington, D.C. [*THE WHITE HOUSE JUL 24 1915 RECEIVED*] [*[89]*] Dear Mr. Tumulty: The Woman's Journal is very much interested in the forthcoming announcement of President Wilson's position on woman suffrage, which I understand is to be given out before the election in New Jersey. In case this takes the form of a formal statement to the press would it be possible for us to obtain an advance copy subject to the usual release pledge? Thanking you in advance for any courtesy you may extend us in this matter, I am Sincerely, Alice Stone Blackwell JBH/EMJ [*57956*]MRS. JOHN BALCH, President MRS. B. L. ROBINSON, Vice-President MISS EVELYN SEARS, TREASURER, 85 MT. VERNON, ST. MRS. C. B. GULICK, SECRETARY PLUBLIC INTERESTS' LEAGUE OF THE MASSACHUSETTS ANTI-SUFFRAGE ASSOCIATION 685 BOYLSTON STREET [*89*] [*THE WHITE HOUSE JUL 25 1915 RECEIVED*] [*Ackgd 7/26/15*] BOSTON, MASS., July, 22 1915 Mr. President Dear Sir, In view of the newspaper report that you are to make a statement on Woman Suffrage to the voters of New Jersey. I desire to add my word in protest against having "double" Suffrage forced on us by a noisy minority - I believe with all my heart in democracy and in our beloved Country. I believe in Representative government - and that only sex is fairly and justly represented by yours and that it is not discriminated against as such. Believing in democracy - it seems to me not only unfair, but essentially unwise, that a small, discontented, clamorous minority should attempt to impose their will on a silent, but strong majority - should try to dictate a policy for its State and Country. Unfair as it would be on women, to add political duties to their already over-burdened lives, only present thought is for the welfare of New Jersey, of New York, of Pennsylvania, of any [*57957*]MRS. JOHN BALCH, PRESIDENT MRS. B. L. ROBINSON MRS. C. B. GULICK, SECRETARY MISS EVELYN SEARS, TREASURER, 85 MT. VERNON ST. PUBLIC INTERESTS' LEAGUE OF THE MASSACHUSETTS ANTI-SUFFRAGE ASSOCIATION 685 BOYLSTON STREET BOSTON, MASS.,...................................191 our beloved Massachusetts. I am one of the few who has time and strength for outside work, and I want to be able to give what help I can in non-partisan effort on Civic boards and in the work of such organizations as the Women's Municipal League of Boston- free from any taint of self-interest - of what I could get out of political life. If non-partisan service is worth anything and students of democratic government like Bryce say that it is- then it is surely important to save for that service the great body of women who today are just beginning to learn what their part in the upward development of our Country might be. The Woman Suffrage Movement is simply part of the prevalent mania for uplift by legislation. Education- mental, physical, spiritual- that leads a people out of the bondage of ignorance and sin. [*57958*]MRS. JOHN BALCH, PRESIDENT MRS. B. L. ROBINSON MRS. C. B. GULICK, SECRETARY MISS EVELYN SEARS, TREASURER, 85 MT. VERNON ST. PUBLIC INTERESTS' LEAGUE OF THE MASSACHUSETTS ANTI-SUFFRAGE ASSOCIATION 685 BOYLSTON STREET BOSTON, MASS.,...................................191 And this is the Anti Suffrage Creed. "Above Liberty write duty, Above Equality write Service. Above Fraternity write Humility. Above the immemorial creed of your rights inscribe the divine creed of your duties" - Women's duties are surely different from men's, and in this Age of specialization, it is clearly a waste of Energy to duplicate effort, if the Result shows no added gain, by Law the experience of the Western double Suffrage States for that! I appeal to you then to save for us our freedom - freedom from strife and contention, freedom from political turmoil, freedom from burdens which we cannot bear with justice to the Race, or with benefit to the State - freedom and opportunity to serve our day, and generation with all the strength and faith that is in us, in the sphere of our high - calling - Very truly yours Evelyn Sears Chairman Campaign Committee Women's Anti Suffrage Ass. of Massachusetts [*57959*]Dodge. Mrs. Arthur Weatogue. Conn. July 24, 1915 Says that it is rumored that the President will give to the Press his views on the woman suffrage question before he casts his vote at the election in New Jersey on Oct. 19th. On behalf of the National Association Opposed to Woman Suffrage, asks that she be granted an interview in order to present their views and reasons for opposing this change in the electorate. See---239 [89] [57960] Women's Political Union of New Jersey HEADQUARTERS: 79 HALSEY STREET. NEWARK. N. J. TELEPHONE 3150 MULBERRY _____ OFFICERS President, MRS. MINA C. VAN WINKLE, Newark Vice-Presidents MISS JULIA S. HURLBUT, Morristown MRS. E. T. LUKENS, Oxford MRS. H. R. REED, Leonia MRS W. H. GARDNER, Hammonton MISS EDNA C. WYCKOFF, Hightstown MRS. R. T. NEWTON, Nutley MISS LOUISE ANTRIM, Merchantville MRS. ROBERT IRVING, Haddonfield MRS. E. A. ALBRIGHT, Roselle MRS. CARL VAIL, Ridgewood MISS LOUISE CONNOLLY, Summit MISS LORA E. PALMER, Spring Lake Treasurer MRS. STEWART HARTSHORN, Short Hills Financial Secretary MRS. AMELIA MOORFIELD, Newark Recording Secretary MISS SARA CROWELL, Newark Executive Secretary MRS. M. J. REYNOLDS, Newark Chairman of Finance MRS. R. B. HALLEY, Rahway Legislative Chairman MRS. PHILIP McKIM GARRISON, West Orange Chairman House Committee MISS ANNE SKINNER Legislative Secretary MRS. R. T. NEWTON, Nutley Congressional Secretary MISS JULIA S. HURLBUT, Morristown Labor Union Executive Secretary MRS. ELLA REEVE BLOOR, Ohio Field Organizers MISS ALYSE GREGORY MISS EMILY PIERSON ADVISORY BOARD Mr. William Fellowes Morgan Hon. Charles O'Connor Hennessy Rev. Henry R. Rose Dr. Addison B. Poland Mr. Jesse Lynch Williams Rev. Charles S. Kemble Mr. Frank H. Sommer Rev. J. J. McKeaver Mr. Henry Carless Mr. Frank W. Smith Mr. Arthur R. Rule Mr. A. W. MacDougall Mr. Richard Stevens Rev. Edgar Swan Wiers Mr. Everett Colby Prof. J. C. Monaghan Mr. J. A. H. Hopkins Mr. John Cotton Dana Mr. Frederick L. Hoffman Dr. Charles L. Thompson Mr. Edward D. Page Dr. William E. Bohn Mr. L. H. Sage Rev. James Moore Mr. Theodore Gottlieb Mr. Clinton E. Fisk Mr. Julius Grunow Mr. Anthony Spair Mr. Eugene F. Kinkead Mr. Fillmore Condit Mr. George H. Goebel [*Jul 30 1915 I.A.K. 89*] His Excellency, Hon. Woodrow Wilson, President of the United States. Dear sir:- The women of New Jersey feel that your favorable opinion relative to the great movement of equal suffrage is worth more to them to-day than when it was first solicited. The same enemies who defeated, Your Excellency, and Governor Fielder at the polls in Essex County are busily engaged in obstructing the progress of woman suffrage. Mr. Nugent has organized a systematic publicity campaign against our New Jersey suffragists. His articles have been accepted by most of the daily journals. [*57961*] II His sinister influence is making our work both difficult and expensive. Only one person can counteract Mr. Nugent's efforts. That person is our Chief Executive. We therefore respectfully ask that you kindly issue a statement which Your Excellency will permit us to use as a campaign document and which we will preserve as one of the most cherished items of the history of woman suffrage in America. Respectfully. Mina C. Van Winkle President Women's Political Union of New Jersey July twenty-sixth [*57692*]Newark Evening News. July 26 - 1915 ROOT-NUGENT NOTE VALIDITY DISPUTED Suffragists Present Statement from Senator Denying Participation In Campaign. ANTI-WORKERS REPLY TO CLAIM They Make Public Communication in Which New Yorker Expresses Satisfaction that Comment, Previously Forwarded, Was of Value--Mix-up Apparently Due to Fact that Statement Made in 1894 Was Utilized. Did Elihu Root write to James R. Nugent a statement opposing woman suffrage? Mrs. Carrie Chapman Catt, chairman of the Empire Sate campaign committee of New York, which is promoting the woman suffrage cause, says that he did not, and produces a letter from Mr. Root which seems to support her claim. Edward J. Handley, who is helping Mr. Nugent in his attempt to bean woman suffrage, says that Mr. Root did write such a statement and makes public a letter which seems to indicate that Mr. Root at least sent a copy of an old speech, made in 1894, to New Jersey to do service once more against votes for women. Mrs. Catt says that as soon as she read the alleged Root letter she sniffed the "lavender-scented sentimentalism" of that speech which Mr. Root made in 1894, the New York constitutional convention of that year being the place of its delivery, but she decided to write to Mr. Root about it. "We have been indirectly advised that you repudiate the letter which Mr. 'Jim' Nugent of New Jersey has published as having been recently received from you and which repeats the statement you made in 1894 against woman suffrage. Will you be good enough to set us right as to the authenticity of the letter?" writes Mrs. Catt to the Senator. Under date of July 22 Senator Root write in reply: "I have received your letter of July 17. I have not written any letter or made any address expressing an opinion on the subject of women suffrage during the present year, or, so far as I can recall, for many years past. The recent publication in New Jersey reported to come from me was a copy of remarks made by me in the course of a debate in the constitutional convention of New York twenty-one years ago" Nugent Tells of Seeing Letter. Mr. Nugent said today that Mr. Handley had the letter from Mr. Root in his possession and no doubt would be glad to show it. Just what the form of the letter was Mr. Nugent did not know, but he recalled distinctly that Mr. Handley had shown him a letter from the senator from New York. Mr. Nugent added that he took a business like glance at the signature and told Handley, who had informed him of the contents, to make the communication public. Handley's Statement. Mr. Handley, who lives at Ocean Grove, was not at his office in the Wiss building this morning. However, a statement come to the News office, signed by him, which throws a little light on the Root letter. Mr. Handley explains that he was enraged by Mr. Nugent in April because of his newspaper experience to work against woman suffrage, and that he suggested to his chief the plan of writing to prominent men and obtaining their views on woman suffrage. "On April 3, I wrote Mr. Root, and received a statement from him on April 11," continues Mr. Handley. "At that time I also wrote a number of other leading men of affairs and from time to time have received statements from them all. "On July 9 I again write Mr. Root and advised him that in my opinion the psychological time had now arrived for publishing his statement, and enclosed him a copy of the proof sheets of the printed statement made by his eminence, Cardinal Gibbons, to Mr. Nugent, and told him that his statement would the letter which Mr. 'Jim' Nugent of New Jersey has published as having been recently received from you and which repeats the statement you made in 1894 against women suffrage. Will you be good enough to set us right as to the authenticity of the letter?" writes Mrs. Catt to the Senator. Under date of July 22 Senator Root wrote in reply: "I have received your letter of July 17. I have not written any letter or made any address expressing an opinion on the subject of woman suffrage during the present year, or, so far as I can recall, for many years past. The recent publication in New Jersey reported to come from me was a copy of remarks made by me in the course of a debate in the constitutional convention of New York twenty-one years ago." Nugent Tells of Seeing Letter. Mr. Nugent said today that Mr. Handley had the letter from Mr. Root in his possession and no doubt would be glad to show it. Just what the form of the letter was Mr. Nugent did not know, but he recalled disinctly that Mr. Handley had shown him a letter from the senator from New York. Mr. Nugent added that he took a business like glance at the signature and told Handley, who had informed him of the contents, to make the communication public. Handley's Statement. Mr. Handley, who lives at Ocean Grove, was not at his office in the Wiss building this morning. However, a statement came to the News office, signed by him, which throws a little light on the Root letter. Mr. Handley explains that he was engaged by Mr. Nugent in April because of his newspaper experience to work against woman suffrage, and that he suggested to his chief the plan of writing to prominent men and obtaining their views on woman suffrage. "On April 3, I wrote Mr. Root, and received a statement from him on April 11." continues Mr. Handley. "At that time I also wrote a number of other leading men of affairs and from time to time have received statements from them all. "On July 3 I again wrote Mr. Root and advised him that in my opinion the psychological time had now arrived for publishing his statement, and enclosed him a copy of the proof sheets of the printed statement made by his eminence, Cardinal Gibbons, to Mr. Nugent, and told him that his statement would be handled in the same manner. Root's Letter to Handley. "On July 13 I received the following letter from Mr. Root. from Albany: "'Dear Mr. Handley: "'I thank you for your letter of July 9, and I am glad if my statement on woman suffrage was of any use to you. (Signed) "'ELIHU ROOT.'" It was suggested to Mr. Nugent that possibly Mr. Root's secretary had enclosed a transcript of remarks made twenty years ago when asked last April for views on woman suffrage. "That is just possible," said Mr. Nugent, "but it was my impression, merely an impression, that there was a formal reiteration of his well-known views on that question." Stimson on Suffrage. The mails today carried a statement from Henry L. Stimson, former Secretary of War, a member of the New York State constitutional convention, sent out by Mr. Handley, which is also in opposition to woman suffrage. It is "lavender-scented" to the extent that it was received by Mr. Handley several weeks ago, according to his explanation, and just now released for publication. copies of the same letter have been sent by Mr. Stimson to other individuals and organizations opposing woman suffrage and it has found its way into print in some parts of the country. Argues Woman Suffrage Not Needed "if it were conceivable," Mr. Stimson writes, in part, "that the general interests of men and women as classes should diverge in the same way as the interests of different classes of men do diverge, the same argument which was used to support manhood suffrage could be likewise fairly used to support woman suffrage. "It seems to me perfectly clear, however, that there is no such divergence in the interests of men and women. Under our laws today woman's status, instead of suffering any disadvantage as against that of man, is really a more privileged one than that of man. Legal history shows that such disabilities as she was under in former times have been successively removed, at least as rapidly as corresponding disabilities were removed in the case of various classes of men. "Current experience also abundantly proves that without recourse to the suffrage the peculiar capacities of woman-her keener sympathy and special knowledge of various matters-can be brought to the assistance of government with sufficient influence to produce the needed reforms" [57963]ALICE B. CLARK DEPUTY STATE SUPERINTENDENT MARY C.C. BRADFORD SUPERINTENDENT AND LIBRARIAN ALICE LAMBERT ASSISTANT LIBRARIAN STATE OF COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION DENVER July 27, 1915. [*THE WHITE HOUSE JUL 31 1915 RECEIVED*] [*[89]*] [*ACKGD 7/31/15*] Honourable Woodrow Wilson, White House, Washington, D.C. My Dear Mr. President: Having learned from the New York Times of July nineteenth, that you were contemplating making a public statement of your attitude toward the granting of suffrage to the women of New Jersey, your home state, I hasten to congratulate you upon your determination to take this action. Knowing your devotion to the supreme ideal of Democracy - the principle that makes Democracy democratic - that of the rule of all the people, I am rejoiced that you are about to make your position plain on this great question. As a democratic woman, a full citizen, a mother clothed with the legal power to translate into actual conditions the principles by which her children should live, I wish to thank you for your decision. If the State of New Jersey shall pay homage to the august principle of justice in the October election, it will be because you have again shown yourself to be the incarnation of American Democracy. Very sincerely, Mary C.C. Bradford MCCB/A [*57964*]ROBERT N. TURNER ATTORNEY AT LAW TELEPHONE FORT HILL 2998 SCOLLAY BUILDING 40 COURT STREET, BOSTON, MASS. July 27, 1915. [*AUG 1915*] [*89*] Hon. Joseph P. Tumulty, Sec'y to the President, White House, Washington, D. C. My dear Sec'y Tumulty: I notice by the columns of the New York Times that you are reported to have made a statement at Trenton, N. J. to the effect that President Wilson would, in a few weeks, make public his views on the question of woman suffrage. Inas- much as I am acting as counsel for the Women's Anti-Suffrage Association of Massachusetts, an organization numbering some 35,000 women residing in this commonwealth, it seems only proper that I should bring to your attention the fact that there exists in this state this concerted opposition to the adoption of an amendment to the state constitution providing suffrage for women. I think it is undisputed that this anti-suffrage movement is the only movement in the history of modern times where women have organized to prevent other women from securing what they believe they should have and it seems to me that such a movement, started and continued with more or less zeal, ought to have consideration at the hands of the President. One fact which seems to me very potent and which ought to be brought to the attention of the President is that the movement for Woman Suffrage had its conception in this state and has existed for more than 60 years, and yet at the last annual meeting of the Woman's Suffrage Association of this state a report was made by the secretary showing that at that time the membership of the organization including, as the report said, women, children and babies, numbers less than 60,000 members. It would seem as if the statement put forth by the suffragists that a majority of women want the ballot can be very easily refuted when it is recalled that the census figures show that there are in Massachusetts alone upwards of 1,000,000 women 21 years of age or over qualified to vote and yet less than 60,000 of them in a period of half a century have taken the trouble to enroll themselves and work in behalf of the suffrage movement. The anti-suffragists take the position which we believe is vital to the success of American democratic government, that majorities control and until the time arrives when a majority of the women show by affirmative action that they want the ballot, that nothing should be done to force it upon those who apparently constitute the great majority at the present time. I trust you will have an opportunity to bring these facts to the attention of the President before he issues any statement on the suffrage question. Very truly yours, [*RNT/RGW*] Robert N. James [*57965*]89 THE WHITE HOUSE JUL 30 1915 ACK'D JUL 30 1915 TMH (1) The Colorado Equal Suffrage Association BOARD OF DIRECTORS Ida M. Blakemore Dr. Mary H. Barker Bates Lucy I. Harrington Hattie E. Westover Margaret D. Conway Helen T. Miller Annie Hyder Maude Sanders Eliza Thompson Mrs. James Belford Josephine Roche President HARRIETT G.R. WRIGHT 1st Vice-President HELEN M. WIXSON 2nd Vice-President HONORA R. MACPHERSON Corresponding Secretary ALICE LAMBERT Recording Secretary BESSIE THOMPSON Treasurer NELLIE I. WILLIAMS Auditor ALICE V. LILLIE Member National Committee DORA PHELPS BUEL LIFE MEMBERS Ex-Gov. Alva Adams U.S. Senator C. S. Thomas U.S. Senator John F. Shafroth Hon. A. W. Rucker Hon. Simon Guggenheim Hon. E. T. Taylor Hon. Wm. Galligan Judge Ben B. Lindsey Hon. A.. M. Stevenson Hon. I. N. Stevens Hon. John A. Martin Hon H. H. Seldomridge Denver July 27th Hon. Woodrow Wilson President of the United States of America Sir:— We have noticed in New York City papers of July 19th. I think that you had won you would give a statement of your reasons in regard to your vote on the matters presented to the voters in New Jersey. As a voter, and a democratic voter, a believer in the democratic principle that governments are founded by and for the benefit of the governed, I feel sure your vote will be in favor of granting the suffrage to 579662 The Colorado Equal Suffrage Association BOARD OF DIRECTORS Ida M. Blakemore Dr. Mary H. Barker Bates Lucy I. Harrington Hattie E. Westover Margaret D. Conway Helen T. Miller Annie Hyder Maude Sanders Eliza Thompson Mrs. James Belford Josephine Roche President HARRIETT G.R. WRIGHT 1st Vice-President HELEN M. WIXSON 2nd Vice-President HONORA R. MACPHERSON Corresponding Secretary ALICE LAMBERT Recording Secretary BESSIE THOMPSON Treasurer NELLIE I. WILLIAMS Auditor ALICE V. LILLIE Member National Committee DORA PHELPS BUEL LIFE MEMBERS Ex-Gov. Alva Adams U.S. Senator C. S. Thomas U.S. Senator John F. Shafroth Hon. A. W. Rucker Hon. Simon Guggenheim Hon. E. T. Taylor Hon. Wm. Galligan Judge Ben B. Lindsey Hon. A.. M. Stevenson Hon. I. N. Stevens Hon. John A. Martin Hon H.H. Seldomridge of all citizens of good moral character and average mental ability to express their wishes in regard to the methods of government and the people they wish to administer its affairs, without regard to sex or nationality. I was a pioneer member in the "Wilson Club" in this state, have been a member of this State Legislature, (the Twelfth General Assembly), a member of the State Board for the Industrial School for Girls for four and half years, and a High School Teacher in this state as well as before I came here. I have lived here 30 years and know of the effects of the "votes for women" in this State — As a woman of education and 570673 The Colorado Equal Suffrage Association BOARD OF DIRECTORS Ida M. Blakemore Dr. Mary H. Barker Bates Lucy I. Harrington Hattie E. Westover Margaret D. Conway Helen T. Miller Annie Hyder Maude Sanders Eliza Thompson Mrs. James Belford Josephine Roche President HARRIETT G.R. WRIGHT 1st Vice-President HELEN M. WIXSON 2nd Vice-President HONORA R. MACPHERSON Corresponding Secretary ALICE LAMBERT Recording Secretary BESSIE THOMPSON Treasurer NELLIE I. WILLIAMS Auditor ALICE V. LILLIE Member National Committee DORA PHELPS BUEL LIFE MEMBERS Ex-Gov. Alva Adams U.S. Senator C. S. Thomas U.S. Senator John F. Shafroth Hon. A. W. Rucker Hon. Simon Guggenheim Hon. E. T. Taylor Hon. Wm. Galligan Judge Ben B. Lindsey Hon. A.. M. Stevenson Hon. I. N. Stevens Hon. John A. Martin Hon H.H. Seldomridge travel I have formed a fairly intelligent opinion. I feel it has had an elevating effect on political conditions and on the women themselves. It gives me a feeling of pride and satisfaction to know that I am a citizen in the full sense in the country for which my ancestors worked and fought four freedom— My Greatgrandfather, Col. John Rosenkrans of New Jersey served seven years in the Rovolutionalry War, with four sons, one of whom was Capt. Ben. Rosendrans, afterwards Col in the War of 1812 — During this time his wife cared for the farm, defended the home from Indians, spun, wove blankets, knit socks for Washington's barefooted army & did a share of certainly in the cause for freedom. 57968The Colorado Equal Suffrage Association BOARD OF DIRECTORS Ida M. Blakemore Dr. Mary H. Barker Bates Lucy I. Harrington Hattie E. Westover Margaret D. Conway Helen T. Miller Annie Hyder Maude Sanders Eliza Thompson Mrs. James Belford Josephine Roche President HARRIETT G.R. WRIGHT 1st Vice-President HELEN M. WIXSON 2nd Vice-President HONORA R. MACPHERSON Corresponding Secretary ALICE LAMBERT Recording Secretary BESSIE THOMPSON Treasurer NELLIE I. WILLIAMS Auditor ALICE V. LILLIE Member National Committee DORA PHELPS BUEL LIFE MEMBERS Ex-Gov. Alva Adams U.S. Senator C. S. Thomas U.S. Senator John F. Shafroth Hon. A. W. Rucker Hon. Simon Guggenheim Hon. E. T. Taylor Hon. Wm. Galligan Judge Ben B. Lindsey Hon. A.. M. Stevenson Hon. I. N. Stevens Hon. John A. Martin Hon H.H. Seldomridge A word form you at this time would mightily increase your influence in these Western States. We hope and pray you may see your way to aid the cause by a favorable vote in New Jersey — the home of my ancestors — and that you can make a favorable statement for the Cause. We are proud of your Administration and follow you in your weighty anxieties with our hopes and best wishes — Very Respectfully Yours Harriet G. Rosenkrans Wright 3347- Moncrieff Place Denver Colorado 57969AVON, NEW JERSEY. July 30, 1915. [*89*] My dear Mrs. Van Winkle: In the absence of the President, I beg to akcnowledge the receipt of your letter of July 26th with i ts enclosure will bring it to his attention upon his return to Washington. Sincerely yours, Secretary to the President. Mrs. Mina C. Van Winkle, Women's Political Union, 79 Halsey Street, Newark, New Jersey. [*57970*]Ackgd 8/5/15 THE WHITE HOUSE AUG 5 1915 RECEIVED 89 Hon. Woodrow Wilson, White House, Washington D. C. Mr. President: Knowing that the state of New Jersey in which you vote as a citizen will be called upon this Fall to pass upon the Suffrage Question, this appeal is addressed you. To you as a broad-minded Statesman and Scholar all phases of the ethical side of the question of Women's Equal Rights 57971(2) are an old story -- I merely wish to tell you that we women seriously believe that our opportunities for bettering our conditions in the struggles of this very material World will be greatly increased by the recognition of those rights before the Law by the Governing Parties. Not all of us are blessed with providing husbands or fathers, and those who (3) are feel too the sympathizing desire to help our sisters and be "one with our kind". As loyal Democrats, regarding you proudly as our Great & Worthy Leader and sharing your view that each State should be privileged to decide for itself this serious question, I personally the mother of four daughters, and in my official capacity, by request of the Women Voters of Denver City and County, comprising from 43 to 52 per cent of its total [*57972*]voters ask you to throw the weight of your great influence to our common cause, believing that it will advance the interests of real Democracy, raise the standards of struggling humanity and practically equalize the scales of Justice. With assurances of profound respect and admiration, Nancy Kirkland Vice Chairman City and County of Denver Denver, Colo. 1462 Lafayette St. 8/2/15[89] AVON, NEW JERSEY. August 2, 1 [1915] My dear Mr. Turner, I have your letter of July 27th and shall be glad to bring the matter to the President's attention upon his return to Washington. Sincerely yours, Secretary to the President. Mr. Robert N. Turner, Scollay Building, Boston, Massachusetts. [*57973*]Denver, Colorado August 3rd, 1915. [*ACK'D AUG 7 1915 T.M.H.*] [*THE WHITE HOUSE AUG 7-1915 RECEIVED*] [*89*] Hon Woodrow Wilson Washington, D. C. Mr. President; A statement in a recent issue of the New York Times, has been brought to my attention, to the effect that you are going to define your position in reference to the suffrage amendment in New Jersey, coming before the people October nineteenth. [*57974*]Mr President, the women of Colorado look to you as the exponent of political justice to all and earnestly desire that you will aid in rationing upon the women of your own state their undoubted right to suffrage. Such an affirmation from you of real democracy, would contribute an immeasurable influence to the voting of the Democratic party and your selection, for which the women are praying and working. As a result you would have the strongest support from all the women irrespective of party.- Very respectfully, Anna T. Slute Mrs Robert M. Slute, State Vice-Chairman, Democratic Central Committee 5797589 AUG 11 1915 SAMUEL HUSTON THOMPSON, JR. ASSISTANT ATTORNEY GENERAL DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE. WASHINGTON , D.C. Aug 5th. 1915. Dear Mr. Tumulty: During my last conversation with you before I left Washington for the west I intended to tell you how I found the "suffrage" question in the states I spoke in on the Chautauqua. I was on the circuit in Delaware, Virginia, New Jersey, Connecticut and Mass. and Pennsylvania. In Pennsylvania and Virginia I found more interest than in any 57976of the other states. In Conn. and Mass. I found very little interest either for or against and in New Jersey interest in spots. My general estimate of the whole situation from the communities I visited is that there is a great deal of artificial stimulus keeping up the suffrage cause and while in some places there is a real demand, that those demanding are in the minority. Of course I did not speak in any of the large cities so my observations cover only the small towns and farming localities. Then, too, I may have been speaking to the more conservative people. It occurred to me, however, after seeing an article in one of the papers to the effect that there was to be some expression from the White House on the "suffrage" question that the foregoing might shed some light on the news of the public mind at this time. I intended to tell you all this in our conversation but it slipped my mind. Very Truly Yours, Huston Thompson89 New Jersey Woman Suffrage Association President, Mrs. E. F. Feickert Field Organizer, Miss Florence Leech STATE EXECUTIVE OFFICE, 309 PARK AVENUE, PLAINFIELD, N. Telephone 2285-W SUFFRAGE MAP WHITE STATES, EQUAL SUFFRAGE FOR MEN AND WOMEN SHADED STATES, PARTIAL SUFFRAGE FOR WOMEN BLACK STATES, NO SUFFRAGE FOR WOMEN NEW JERSEY NEXT: Honorary Presidents Mrs. Chandler Sexton East Orange Mrs. F. Howe Hall New York Mrs. Clara S. Laddey Arlington First Vice President Mrs. F.H. Colvin East Orange Second Vice President Mrs. L.H. Cummings New Brunswick Corresponding Secretary Mrs. Bayard Naylor Bound Brook Auditor Mrs. Arthur Hunter Montclaire Treasurer Mrs. Edward Olmsted 700 North Broad Street Elizabeth COMMITTEE CHAIRMEN Enrollment Miss A. E. Cameron 8 Douglas Road, Glen Ridge Press Miss Elizabeth Pope 161 Summit Ave., Jersey City Finance Mrs. Morris Decker 16 Halstead Place, East Orange Literature Miss Esther G. Ogden 232 south Broad St., Elizabeth Church Work Mrs. John H. Faraday 97 Laurel Ave., Arlington Credentials Dr. Mary D. Hussey 142 N. Arlington Av., E. Orange Organizers Mrs. E. F. Feickert Plainfield The Honorable Joseph P. Tumulty, Secretary to the President of the United States, Avon, New Jersey. Dear Sir:- I am enclosing herewith a clipping from the Newark News of to-day's date which contains an alleged statement from you in regard to the President's position on the question of votes for New Jersey women. I am very sure that you would not have made the statement quoted, even if it were true, and I am led to believe that the whole thing is a fabrication by the fact that the article quotes you as saying that you wrote me in regard to President Wilson's promise to state his position on woman suffrage before the October 19th election, whereas we both know, there has never been any correspondence between us on this subject. I am also enclosing copy of my letter to President Wilson, and also of letter to the Editor of the News, If it is not too much trouble may I ask that you telegraph me, at our expense, in regard to this matter. Yours very sincerely, Lillian F. Feickert President. 57978 [89] [??] August 14, 1915. To the Editor of the Newark Evening News, Bir:- It is surprising to find in a paper usually as accurate as the News, the following entirely false statement, which appeared under today's date: "The announcement that the President would declare for suffrage was made public yesterday in Orange, when one of the speakers at the Lucey Stone celebration said the President had made known, through his Secretary, that he would take such a stand before referendum day." No such statement was made at the Lucy Stone celebration, nor anything like it. The only speaker who referred to the President was the writer, who said, in enumerating[?] the various things which make us hopeful of success on October19th, that we hoped to have the support of the President of the United States - *because his Secretary, Mr. Joseph P. Tumulty, has stated that the President will make public his position in regard to the New Jersey suffrage [??] amendment before the election on October 19th, and we do not believe that Woodrow Wilson, the greatest living Democrat, will oppose woman suffrage, which is merely the last step in the development of democracy in this country.” Your article headed, “Tumulty Explains President is Not to Endorse Suffrage" is incorrect on the face of it. It reads as if it was a dispatch from Mr. Tumulty to the News, saying, “Secretary Tumulty said he had written Mrs. E. F. Feickert, President of the New Jersey Woman Suffrage Association, that President Wilson would make known his stand on the question before referendum day." Secretary Tumulty, having had no correspondence whatever with me, on this or any other subject, would not be likely to make such a statement. His announcement in re- gard to the President's intention to declare his position on women suf- frage appeared in several papers a few weeks ago, but was not made to any of the New Jersey suffragists. Furthermore, we cannot believe that Secretary Tumulty wired you so as to make it plain that the President's stand would not be an endorsement." If he had done this he would have been making the President's announcement for him! But for the war we believe that President Wilson would have taken a stand on the woman suffrage question are this. As reasonable people, having the interests of their country at heart, and deeply sym- pathizing with the President in his difficult work of settling the many problems which have arisen, problems affecting not only the United States but the whole world, the suffragists of New Jersey have even refrained [57979]LUCY STONE SUFFRAGE PILGRIMAGE AUGUST 13, 1915 To Celebrate the Ninety-Seventh Birthday of the Founder of the New Jersey Woman Suffrage Association CHAIRMAN OF PILGRIMAGE COMMITTEE MRS. E. F. FEICKERT, 309 PARK AVENUE, PLAINFIELD CHAIRMAN BANQUET AND HOSPITALITY COMMITTEE MRS. GORDON GRAND LLEWELLYN PARK, WEST ORANGE CHAIRMAN PROGRAM COMMITTEE MRS. F. H. COLVIN S6 N. MAPLE AVENUE, EAST ORANGE CHAIRMAN PILGRIMAGE HEADQUARTERS COMMITTEE MRS. GEORGE H. LINSZ 26 S. CLINTON STREET, EAST ORANGE CHAIRMAN TABLET COMMITTEE MRS. PHILIP McKIM GARRISON LLEWELLYN PARK, WEST ORANGE #2. from writing him an expression of their hope that as a New Jersey man his vote will be cast for their enfranchisement. We have believed, and shall continue to do so until the President himself says we are wrong, that the greatest exponent of human rights now living will be willing to grant political freedom to the women of his own state. The News owes the suffragists a retraction of its false quotation of the August 13th statement, a full explanation of the alleged dispatch from Mr. Tumulty and a careful scrutinizing of the news articles sent to them by the anti-suffragists' publicity man hereafter. Lillian F. Feickert President, N.J. Women Suffrage Assn. [*57980*][89] Copy ACK'D Aug 18 1915 August 14, 1915. To His Excellency the President of the United States, Sir:- Fearing that some incorrect version of statements made by New Jersey suffrage workers in regard to their hope that you will support the woman suffrage amendment to the State constitution may reach you, I am taking the liberty of enclosing herewith a clipping from the Newark Evening News, the statements contained in which are absolutely untrue, and copy of my letter to the News asking for their correction and retraction. These are also being sent to Mr. Joseph P. Tumulty, at Avon. The members of the New Jersey Woman Suffrage Association, over seventy-five thousand in number, decided sometime ago not to try in any way to influence your decision in regard to this question. We know that it is not necessary to send deputations or petitions to you in order to have you make a fair decision, and, more than that, we have watched with unbounded admiration, pride and sympathy your skillful handling of the difficult European and Mexican situations, and nothing could induce us to harass or bother you, or to try to divert your thoughts from the serious duties which are constantly devolving upon you. We have 57981 #2. faith to believe that at the right time and in the right way you will make known your position on the question of the enfranchisement of the women of New Jersey. I am Most respectfully yours, (Mrs.K.F.Feickert) President, N.J. Woman Suffrage Assn.New Jersey Woman Suffrage Association [89] President, Mrs. E. F. Feickert Field Organizer, Miss Florence Leech STATE EXECUTIVE OFFICE, 309 PARK AVENUE, PLAINFIELD, N. J. Telephone 2285-W [*THE WHITE HOUSE AUG 20 1915 RECIEVED] Honorary Presidents COMMITTEE CHAIRMEN Mrs. Chandler Sexton Enrollment East Orange Miss A. E. Cameron Mrs. F. Howe Hall 8 Douglas Road, Glen Ridge New York Press Mrs. Clara S. Laddey Miss Elizabeth Pope Arlington 161 Summit Ave., Jersey City First Vice President Finance Mrs. F. H. Colvin Mrs. Morris Decker East Orange 16 Halestead Place, East Orange Second Vice President Literature Mrs. Robert P. Finley Miss Esther G. Ogden Merchantville 232 South Broad St., Elizabeth Recording Secretary Church Work Mrs. L. H. Cummings Mrs. John H. Faraday New Brunswick 97 Laurel Ave., Arlington Corresponding Secretary Credentials Mrs. Bayard Naylor Dr. Mary D. Hussey Bound Brook 142 N. Arlington Av., E. Orange Auditor Organizers Mrs. Arthur Hunter Mrs. E.F. Feickert Montclair Plainfield Treasurer Mrs. Edward Olmsted 700 North Broad Street Elizabeth SUFFRAGE MAP WHITE STATES, EQUAL SUFFRAGE FOR MEN AND WOMEN SHADED STATE, PARTIAL SUFFRAGE FOR WOMEN BLACK STATES, NO SUFFRAGE FOR WOMEN [???] NEW JERSEY NEXT! August 14, 1915. To His Excellency the President of the United States, [89] Sir:- Fearing that some incorrect version of statements made by New Jersey Suffrage workers in regard to their hope that you will support the woman suffrage amendment to the State constitution may reach you, I am taking the liberty of enclosing herewith a clipping from the Newark Evening News, the statements n which are absolutely untrue, and copy of my letter to the News asking for their correction and retraction. These are also being sent to Mr. Joseph P. Tumulty, at Avon. The members of the New Jersey Woman Suffrage Association, over seventy-five thousand in number, decided sometime ago not to try in any way to influence your decision in regard to this question. We know that it is not necessary to send deputations or petitions to you in order to have you make a fair decision, and, more than that, we have watched with unfounded admiration, pride and sympathy your skillful handling of the difficult European and Mexican situations, and nothing could induce us to harass or bother you, or to try to divert your thoughts from the serious duties which are constantly devolving upon you. We have [57983] New Jersey Woman Suffrage Association [89] President, Mrs. E. F. Feickert Field Organizer, Miss Florence Leech STATE EXECUTIVE OFFICE, 309 PARK AVENUE, PLAINFIELD, N. J. Telephone 2285-W [*THE WHITE HOUSE AUG 20 1915 RECIEVED] Honorary Presidents COMMITTEE CHAIRMEN Mrs. Chandler Sexton Enrollment East Orange Miss A. E. Cameron Mrs. F. Howe Hall 8 Douglas Road, Glen Ridge New York Press Mrs. Clara S. Laddey Miss Elizabeth Pope Arlington 161 Summit Ave., Jersey City First Vice President Finance Mrs. F. H. Colvin Mrs. Morris Decker East Orange 16 Halestead Place, East Orange Second Vice President Literature Mrs. Robert P. Finley Miss Esther G. Ogden Merchantville 232 South Broad St., Elizabeth Recording Secretary Church Work Mrs. L. H. Cummings Mrs. John H. Faraday New Brunswick 97 Laurel Ave., Arlington Corresponding Secretary Credentials Mrs. Bayard Naylor Dr. Mary D. Hussey Bound Brook 142 N. Arlington Av., E. Orange Auditor Organizers Mrs. Arthur Hunter Mrs. E.F. Feickert Montclair Plainfield Treasurer Mrs. Edward Olmsted 700 North Broad Street Elizabeth SUFFRAGE MAP WHITE STATES, EQUAL SUFFRAGE FOR MEN AND WOMEN SHADED STATE, PARTIAL SUFFRAGE FOR WOMEN BLACK STATES, NO SUFFRAGE FOR WOMEN [???] NEW JERSEY NEXT! #2. faith to believe that at the right time and in the right way you will make known your position on the question of the enfranchisement of the women of New Jersey. I am Most respectfully yours, (Mrs.E.F.Feickert) [signed] Lillian F. Feickert President,N.J.Woman Suffrage Assn. [57984][*[89]*] Copy August 14, 1915. To the Editor of the Newark Evening News, Sir:- It is surprising to find in a paper usually as accurate as the News, the following entirely false statement, which appeared under [?] to-day's date: "The announcement that the President would declare for suffrage was made public yesterday in Orange, when one of the speakers at the Lucy Stone celebration said the President had made known, through his Secretary, that he would take such a stand be- fore referendum day." No such statement was made at the Lucy Stone celebration, nor anything like it. The only speaker who referred to the President was the writer, who said, in enumerating the various things which make us hopeful of success on October 19th, that we hoped to have the support of the President of the United States - "because his Secretary, Mr. Joseph P. Tumulty, has stated that the President will make public his position in regard to the New Jersey suffrage [?] amendment before the election on October 19th, and we do not believe that Woodrow Wilson, the greatest living Democrat, will oppose woman suffrage, which is merely the last step in the development of democracy in this country." Your article headed, "Tumulty Explains President is not to Endorse Suffrage" is incorrect on the face of it. It reads as if it was a dispatch from Mr. Tumulty to the News, saying, "Secretary Tumulty said he had written Mrs. E. F. Feickert, President of the New Jersey Woman Suffrage Association, that President Wilson would make known his stand on the question before referendum day." Secretary Tumulty, having had no correspondence whatever with me, on this or any other subject, would not be likely to make such a statement. His announcement in re- gard to the President's intention to declare his position on woman suf- frage appeared in several papers a few weeks ago, but was not made to any of the New Jersey suffragists. Furthermore, we cannot believe that Secretary Tumulty wired you so as to "make it plain that the President's stand would not be an endorsement." If he had done this he would have been making the President's announcement for him! But for the war we believe that President Wilson would have taken a stand on the woman suffrage question ere this. As reasonable people, having the interests of their country at heart, and deeply sympathizing with the President in his difficult work of settling the many problems which have arisen, problems affecting not only the United States but the whole world, the suffragists of New Jersey have even refrained [*57985*]#2. from writing him an expression of their hope that as a New Jersey man his vote will be cast for their enfranchisement. We have believed, and shall continue to do so until the President himself says we are wrong, that the greatest exponent of human rights now living will be willing to grant political freedom to the women of his own State. The News owes the suffragists a retraction of its false quotation of the August 13th statement, a full explanation of the alleged dispatch from Mr. Tumulty and a careful scrutinizing of the news articles sent to them by the anti-suffragists' publicity man hereafter. Lillian F. Feickert President, N.J. Woman Suffrage Assn. 57986[??]ulty explains President is not to indorse suffrage [*News 8/14/15*] New Jersey suffragists who may have been happier during the past twenty-four hours because of the belief that President Wilson would indorse suffrage before referendum day, October 19, were given a bitter surprise today when Secretary to the President Joseph P. Tumulty stated the announcement he had made to the suffragists had been misconstrued. In place of saying that the President would indorse the cause, Secretary Tumulty, in a dispatch today, said that he had written Mrs E. F. Feickert, president of the New Jersey Woman Suffrage Association, that President Wilson would make known his stand on the question before referendum day. The secretary made it plain that the stand would not be an indorsement. The announcement that the President would declare for suffrage was made public yesterday in Orange when one of the speakers at the Lucy Stone celebration said the President had made known, through his secretary, that he would take such a stand before referendum day. It has been known for a long time that the President is not in favor of equal suffrage, and the statement made yesterday in Orange cause much speculation [until the] correction was received. [*57987*][[shorthand]] [*ACK'D AUG 19 1915 T.H.M.*] Have Forstr [dikj] ack' letter to President – I have already ack'g Mrs F's letter [?]m J. [*57988*] [*ACK'D AUG 26 1916*] PRESIDENT COLONEL WILLIAM LIBBEY VICE PRESIDENT EDWARD Q. KEASBEY SECRETARY WALTER C. ELLIS TREASURER JOHN C. EISELE Men's Anti-Suffrage League of New Jersey HEADQUARTERS: SUITE 1004-5-6 WISS BUILDING 665 BROAD STREET NEWARK, N. J. [*89*] TELEPHONE 3681 MULBERRY EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE T. H. POWERS FARR COLEMAN E. KISSAM SHERMAN B. JOOST THOMAS B. ADAMS STATE COMMITTEE Ex-Chancellor WILLIAM J. MAGIE Elizabeth WILLIAM H. BALDWIN Boonton HERBERT BARRY West Orange B.B. BOBBITT Long Branch JOHN H. BONSALL Morristown STOCKTON B. COLT Elizabeth HENRY M. DARCY Newark JUDGE HUSTON DIXON Trenton EDWARD EHLERS Rockaway JAMES W. GOPSILL Jersey City EDWARD E. HILL Asbury Park MAHLON HOAGLAND Rockaway GARRET A. HOBART Paterson WILLIAM KEARNY Perth Amboy CHARLES M. LUM Chatham CHARLES W. MACQUOID Roselle DEAN, W.F. MAGIE Princeton JOHN A. MATTHEWS Newark JOHN A. MILLER Newark HORACE F. NIXON Woodbury JOHN H. PENCHOEN Westfield RICHARD STOCKTON Trenton DR. JOSEPH STOKES Moorestown WILLIAM K. VEZIN Elizabeth DR. WILLIAM PERRY WATSON Jersey City H.W. WOODS Little Falls RYNIER WORTENDYKE Jersey City August 16, 1915 Hon. Joseph P. Tumulty Secretary to the President White House, Washington, D.C. Dear Mr. Tumulty: On Friday afternoon of last week, at the dedication of the Lucy Stone Memorial tablet, held in Orange, N. J. , Mrs. E. F. Feickert, President of the New Jersey Woman Suffrage Ass'n, said, "We ought to win in New Jersey because we will have the help of President Wilson. Through Mr. Tumulty, he has given us his assurance that before Referendum Day he will not fail to take the right side of the question which is so much a part of democracy". This statement was heard by upwards of a thousand people, and was printed verbatim in the Jersey City Journal of Saturday last. According to Mrs. Mina C. Van Winkle, President of the Women's Political Union of New Jersey, she inferred that Mrs. Feickert made a statement to this effect. We communicated with a newspaper man in Washington, and received a dispatch that neither President Wilson nor you, had made any indications of your feelings regarding [*57989*]---2 ing the suffrage question. We are taking the liberty of enclosing herewith a copy of the article in the "Newark Evening News" of today's date, in order that you may be advised of the fight which is now going on in this city and state. Surely no better evidence is required of the futility of giving the women the right of suffrage. We are also enclosing a brief pamphlet, entitled, "The Woman Suffrage Crisis in New Jersey" for your consideration. We are like the 30,000 women and more, who do not want the ballot thrust upon them -- we are content to await with patience the judgment of both President Wilson and your own good self upon this matter. Yours very truly, W.C. Ellis Secretary Enc. H/K 57990The Woman Suffrage Crisis in New Jersey THE New Jersey Legislature has placed the question of woman suffrage squarely before the electorate of the State. On October 19 a special election will be held in New Jersey to determine whether or not the State Constitution shall be amended so as to permit of the entrance of women into the arena of politics. Every man of voting age should be prepared to answer this question-- which is the most important economic and social issue that has come before the voters of the State for the past fifty years--with intelligence, with courage and with clear vision. The answer to a demand of a small but vociferous and noisy minority of the women of New Jersey should be forcible and definite. The amendment should be defeated overwhelmingly. The following are a few of the many reasons why the members of the Men's Anti- Suffrage League of New Jersey are opposed to "votes for women": 1. Suffrage as interpreted by the United States Supreme Court is not a natural, inherent or inalienable right. Were it such, then it should be universal, without limitations as to age and ability to read and write, and regulations as to enrollment, all of which are now admittedly necessary. 2. The fundamental question is will the further extension of suffrage to women promote the general welfare? 3. Will woman suffrage tend to make homes more happy, comfortable, attractive and peaceful, or in any way more perfect? Will it tend to strengthen the bond between wife and husband? Will it help mothers to take better care of their children? Will it make children happier and better? In our opinion woman suffrage is calculated to bring about just the opposite results. And, inasmuch as the hope of the future lies in thechild, and the hope of the child lies in the home, anything which permanently injures the home cannot be for the common good. 4. It is urged that if women voted they could compel employers to give them better wages. Obviously, however, legislation requiring the payment to women of higher wages than those determined by the unwritten but universal law of supply and demand must result in their failure to secure employment, unless, indeed, the law goes farther and bars men from the competition. There is reason to believe that woman, armed with the ballot, will not be able to protect herself as well as she is now protected by the loyalty of man. An examination of the laws of States in which women vote will show that the ballot has not secured for them advantages superior to those enjoyed in male suffrage States. If woman should be put by law on exactly the same footing as man, she surely would not be as well off as she is now. 5. The influence of woman voting will not be the same as that which she now exercises. It will become more like that of man, and those who appreciate most highly her present influence fear that much will be lost and nothing gained. 6. Will woman suffrage bring about a better administration of the business affairs of a city, or town, or of the State? There are no legal barriers which prevent a woman from entering into any business which she may elect. There are nearly as many women as men in New Jersey, and yet, as is well known, for every woman conducting business on her own account there are hundreds of men so engaged. The men of New Jersey have a wider and more intimate knowledge of business affairs than have the women. The women appreciate this is shown by the fact that when they have to entrust the care of their property to others they generally select men rather than women for the purpose. By reason of their comparative lack of experience, necessarily resulting from their natural sphere and environment as distinguished from that of men, the judgment of women as a whole on business affairs cannot be as good and safe as that of men. The administration of public business by men is far from perfect. It will not be improved by increasing the percentage which the uninformed vote bears to the whole. The corrupt politician gets his principal support from the multitude of the well-meaning but misinformed. 7. Civilization depends upon, and advances though, division of labor. The power of a vote involves the duty cast that vote intelligently and effectively. To do this a citizen must keep informed throughout the year as to public men and their actions, and he must do his share toward the adoption of the right principles and the selection and election of the best men. This much, at least, every voter should do. It takes both time and strength and is sometimes very burdensome. This burden, if thrown upon woman, will be greater than for man because woman will have less opportunity for, and more difficulty in, keeping herself well informed. If woman undertakes it her present ability to do other work for which she is specially fitted will be impaired. That there should be a division of labor between man and woman is plainly indicated by their functional differences. 8. The heavy and dangerous work of the world is not for women. They should not be called nor permitted to perform police or military duty. Power and responsibility should go together. The fact that it is man who must enforce the laws, support State policies and defend our homes is another reason why man alone should have the power to make laws and determine the policies of state. Responsibility for results sobers judgment and conduces to wise action. The Men's Anti-Suffrage League invites into membership every citizen of New Jersey who is averse to the entrance of women into politics. It solicits the co-operation and support of every man who is interested in the protection of womanhood, the conversation of home and child life and in the development of representative government in the State along lines which already have made New Jersey one of the foremost commonwealths of the Union. [*57992*]President Colonel William Libbey Vice-President Edward Q. Keasbey Secretary Walter C. Ellis Treasurer John C. Eisele Men's Anti-Suffrage League of New Jersey Executive Committee T. H. Powers Farr Sherman B. Joost Coleman E. Kissam Thomas B. Adams State Committee Ex-Chancellor Wm. J. Magie Elizabeth Charles M. Lum Chatham William H. Baldwin Boonton Charles W. MacQuoid Roselle Herbert Barry West Orange Dean, W. F. Magie Princeton B. B. Bobbitt Long Branch John A. Matthews Newark John H. Bonsall Morristown John A. Miller Newark Stockton B. Colt Elizabeth Horace F. Nixon Woodbury Henry M. Darcy Newark John H. Penchoen Westfield Judge Huston Dixon Trenton Richard Stockton Trenton Edward Ehlers Rockaway Dr. Joseph Stokes Moorestown James W. Gopsill Jersey City William K. Vezin Elizabeth Edward E. Hill Asbury Park Dr. Wm. Perry Watson Jersey City Mahlon Hoagland Rockaway H. W. Woods Little Falls Garret A. Hobart Paterson Rynier Wortendyke Jersey City William Kearny Perth Amboy Address All Communications To Men's Anti-Suffrage League Suite 1004-5-6 Wiss Bldg. 665 Broad Street Neward, N. J. 57991OFFICERS Miss Dayton, Honorary President Mrs. Edward Yarde Breene, President Vice-Presidents Mrs. Thomas J. Preston, Jr Mrs. Garret A. Hobart Mrs. John R. Emery Miss Anne Maellvaine Miss H. O. Magle Mrs. Thomas J. Craven Mrs. William Libbey Miss Clara Vesin Mrs. Karl G. Roebling Mrs. William S. Stryker Mrs. Sherman B. Joost Mrs. Henry M. Darey Mrs. Theodore C. Woodbury Mrs. Robert C. Maxwell, Recording Secretary Mrs. Ellsworth A. Corbett, Corresponding Secretary Mrs. O. D. Oliphant, General Secretary Mrs. George B. Yard, Treasurer, 222 Greenwood Ave. Mrs. John Constable Moore, Finance Chairman Mrs. Henry M. Darey, Press Chairman 57993 NEW JERSEY ASSOCIATION OPPOSED TO WOMAN SUFFRAGE 32 WEST STATE STREET TRENTON, NEW JERSEY BELL TELEPHONE 5204 Campaign Manager Miss Clara Vesin, . . 712 Grove Street, Elisabeth BRANCH PRESIDENTS Dr. Theodora Kriehbaum, Montclair Mrs. Theodore C. Woodbury, Orange Mrs. Stockton Colt, Elizabeth Mrs. Sherman B. Joost, Plainfield Mrs. John R. Emery, Morristown Mrs. Robert W. Smith, Spring Lake Mrs. Abram Cooper, Belmar Miss Emma L. Bridges, Westfield Mrs. A. S. Higgins, Manasquan Mrs. Henry M. Darey, Newark Mrs. Robert C. Maxwell, Trenton Mrs. Frank M. Stillman, Rahway Mrs. Thomas P. Graham, Paterson Mrs. E. J. Waring, Perth Amboy Mrs. C. Howard MeFadden, Hackensack Miss McKeen, Moorestown Mrs. Allan L. McDermott, Jersey City Mrs. J. C. Hutchinson, Sewaren Mrs. E. G. Williams, Frenchtown Mrs. L. S. Read, Camden Mrs. Charles W. Fernald, Fanwood Mrs. T. H. Adams, Summit Mrs. Thomas J. Craven, Salem Miss Mary Bergen, Haddonfield Mrs. Charles W. MacQuoid, Roselle Mrs. A. P. McMurtrie, Boonton Miss Helen A. Pierce, Newton Mrs. Wright Stout, Bloomfield Mrs. Gustave Stromberg, New Brunswick Mrs. Thomas J. Preston, Jr., Princeton Mrs. Horace F. Nixon, Woodbury Mrs. Herbert C. Newell, Glen Ridge Mrs. Page E. Tredway, Little Falls Mrs. Sarah W. Leeds, Atlantic CityMADE NO CLAIM OF WILSON FOR CAUSE Mrs. Feickert, Suffragist Leader, Issues Statement to Rectify Mix- Up that Followed Speech. MRS. VAN WINKLE AMONG CONFUSED Political Union President Inferred from Remarks that Mrs. Feickert Had Reason to Believe Nation's Chief Magistrate Would Declare for Suffrage Before Special Election. Oct. 19---Anti-Suffragists Express Views. What Mrs. E. F. Feickert, president of the New Jersey Woman Suffrage Association, did or did not say or intimate about President Wilson's stand on the suffrage question during her address at the Lucy Stone celebration in Orange Friday, has created much excitement and comment among both the suffragists and the anti-suffragists of the state. In the News report of the meeting, published Saturday, Mrs. Feickert was quoted as follows: "We expect help from President Wil- son," said Mrs. Feickert. "We have received the promise through his secretary that President Wilson will state his position on the question before the vote in October. We are sure he will not be antagonistic, for President Wilson, who is probably the greates living Democrat in this country, is far too fine and splendid a Democrat to be opposed to equal suffrage." The general impression gathered from Mrs. Feickert's statement seemed to be that Mrs. Feickert had reason to believe that the President would indorse the cause before referendum day, October 19. A story in the News, based on a Washington dispatch, in reference to Mrs. Feickert's speech, gave a similar, altough erroneous impression, stating that Mrs. Feickert had said the President would indorse suffrage. The Washington dispatch contained a denial by Secretary Tumulty. In statements made to the News today by Mrs. Feickert, by Mrs. F. H. Colvin of East Orange, first vice president of the association and by the headquarters of the New Jersey Assoiation Opposed to Woman Suffrage and the Men's Anti-Suffrage League of New Jersey, there is lack of agreement on what Mrs. Feickert's remarks on the subject conveyed to her listeners. Mrs. Mina C. Van Winkle, president of the Women's Political Union of New Jersey, one of the leading suffragists of the state, who heard Mrs. Feickert's address, said this morning that her inference had been that Mrs. Feickert presumed that President Wilson would come out for suffrage before the special election October 19. Mrs. Van Winkle stated that she had heard Mrs. Feickert say on various occasions that the President couldn't do otherwise than to come out for suffrage and that she really believes he is a suffragist. "I have heard her make this state at various times for over two years," Mrs. Van Winkle said "and know she has always taken for granted that Wilson is a suffragist." Mrs. Van Winkle further stated that she had written a personal letter to the President asking him for his stand on suffrage in which she hoped he would tell now if he is favorable to it and where his sympathies are as it would help the suffragists in their campaign. She had received a note from the Secretary to the President. Joseph P. Tumulty, promising an early reply to her letter. Mrs. Feickert's Denial Mrs. Feickert, however, in her statement to the News today, says: "No such statement (announcement that the President would indorse woman suffrage) was made at the Lucy Stone celebration, nor anything like it. The only speaker who referred to the President was the writer, who said, in enumerating the various things which make us hopeful of success on October 19, that we hoped to have the support of the Presidnet of the United States because his secretary, Mr. Joseph P. Tumulty, has stated that the President will make public his position in regard to the New Jersey suffrage amendment before the election on October 19, and we do not believe that Woodrow Wilson, the greatest living Democrat, will oppose woman suffrage, which is merely the last step in the development of democracy in this country What Mrs. Colvin Says. Mrs. Colvin had this to say in regard to the subject under discussion: "As one who heard every word spoken frage, said in an address at her summer home in Spring Lake this morning: "As an association composed of upward of 30,000 home and child loving women of New Jersey, who do not desire to have the ballot thrust upon them, we have scrupulously refrained by either word or deed from embarrassing President Wilson. As women who love our country, we have realized the great tasks that confront our President, and we have been endeavoring to hold up his hands by prayer and supplication that he will be given strength to deal with the great international and national questions that now confront out country. "As for the New Jersey Association Opposed to Woman Suffrage we are content to await with patience the decision of President Wilson on this question, and not to embarrass him or heckle him in any way. "We have been endeavoring to conduct our campaign in a dignified manner, as befits true wives and mothers. We hope that the men of New Jersey will not permit themselves to believe that noise and exuberance represents numbers. The women in New Jersey who do not want to vote are in the great majority, and we are relying upon the men of the state to see that our interests in the woman suffrage campaign are conserved. We do not want to vote: upward of 30,000 of us do not want to vote, and out member- ship is increasing daily."frage League of New Jersey, there is lack of agreement on what Mrs. Feickert's remarks on the subject conveyed to her listeners. Mrs. Mina C. Van Winkle, president of the Women's Political Union of New Jersey, one of the leading suffragists of the state, who heard Mrs. Feickert’s address, said this morning that her inference had been that Mrs. Feickert presumed that President Wilson would come out for suffrage before the special election October 19. Mrs. Van Winkle stated that she had heard Mrs. Feickert say on various occasions that the President couldn't do otherwise than to come out for suffrage and that she really believes he is a suffragist. "I have heard her make this state at various times for over two years," Mrs. Van Winkle said. "and know she has always taken for granted that Wilson is a suffragist." Mrs. Van Winkle further stated that she had written a personal letter to the President asking him for his stand on suffrage in which she hoped he would tell now if he is favorable to it and where his sympathies are as it would help the suffragists in their campaign. She had received a note from the Secretary to the President. Joseph P. Tumulty, promising an early reply to her letter. Mrs. Feickert’s Denial. Mrs. Feickert, however, in her statement to the News today, says: “No such statement (announcement that the President would indorse woman suffrage) was made at the Lucy Stone celebration, nor anything like it. The only speaker who referred to the President was the writer, who said, in enumerating the various things which make us hopeful of success on October 19, that we hoped to have the support of the President of the United States ‘because his secretary, Mr. Joseph P. Tumulty, has stated that the President will make public his position in regard to the New Jersey suffrage amendment before the election on October 19, and we do not believe that Woodrow Wilson, the greatest living Democrat, will oppose woman suffrage, which is merely the last step in the development of democracy in this country.’ What Mrs. Colvin Says. Mrs. Colvin had this to say in regard to the subject under discussion: “As one who heard every word spoken publicly, at the Lucy Stone celebration held in Orange and East Orange, August 13, I wish to say, and will be glad to take oath if necessary, that not any speaker made the statement that President Wilson had declared himself in favor of woman suffrage. “Mrs. E. F. Feickert, president of the New Jersey Woman Suffrage Association, made the statement that Joseph P. Tumulty had been quoted as saying that the President would issue a state- ment as to his attitude on woman suffrage, before the election on October 19, and she expressed her belief that his attitude would be favorable. She based her belief, so she said. on the fact that as he was probably the greatest living Democrat, it was impossible to believe he would declare himself in opposition to the completion of democracy in his own state. I have not at- tempted to quote Mrs. Feickert “liter- ally, but all who heard her will agree that the above well expresses what she said.” A statement issued today from the headquarters of the New Jersey Association Opposed to Woman Suffrage and the Men's Anti-Suffrage League of New Jersey says: “The statement that President Wilson had announced his position as being in favor of votes for women was made by Mrs. E. F. Feickert, president of the New Jersey Suffrage Association, at the dedication of the Lucy Stone memorial tablet in Orange on Friday, when she brought the audience to its feet by saying: “We ought to win in New Jersey because we will have the help of President Wilson. Through Mr. Tumulty he has given us his assurances that before referendum day he will not fail to take the right side of a question which is so much a part of democracy.’ “This was taken as an assurance that President Wilson had already come out in favor of woman suffrage. “Advices from Washington received today, however, repudiate the assertion as made by Mrs. Feickert. President Wilson has not yet made known his position on the much mooted question. “Here is what the Washington dispatch says: “President Wilson is indignant over published stories that he has made up his mind on the suffrage question and will support the woman's claim to the ballot. It was declared at the White House today that the President has not been indicating in any way his views on the subject except those already voiced. These are that he believed the woman suffrage question to be a local matter for the states to settle themselves. It was said that the President will not indicate his leaning for or against the subject until just before the New Jersey state primary next month.” 57994 Commenting on the matter, Mrs. E. Yarde Breese, president of the New Jersey Association Opposed to Woman Suf-What reply should be made to the attached? WFJ. Just write a [?g] letter as follows Thank you for Your letter of - Mrs [F?] has in writing denied [not] having made the statement content in the news itemsreferred to in your letter. Her statement is corroborated by other women present at the meeting Yours very truly [I am af?? what] [?] [*57995*]New Jersey Woman Suffrage Association President, Mrs. E.F. Feickert Field Organizer, Miss Florence Leech STATE EXECUTIVE OFFICE, 300 PARK AVENUE Plainfield, N.J. Telephone 2285-W Honorary Presidents Mrs Chandler Sexton East Orange Mrs. F. Howe Hall New York Mrs. Clara S. Laddey Arlington First Vice President Mrs. F.H. Coltin East Orange Second Vice President Mrs. Robert P. Finley Merchantville Recording Secretary Mrs. L.H. Cummings New Brunswick Corresponding Secretary Mrs. Bayard Naylor Bound Brook Auditor Mrs. Arthur Hunter Montclair Treasurer Mrs. Edward Olmsted 700 North Broad Street Elizabeth COMMITTEE CHAIRMEN Enrollment Miss A. E. Cameron 8 Doulgas Road, Glen Ridge Press Miss Elizabeth Pope 161 Summit Ave., Jersey City Finance Mrs. Morris Decker 16 Halstead Place, East Orange Literature Miss Esther G. Ogden 232 South Broad St., Elisabeth Church Work Mrs. John H. Faraday 97 Laurel Ave., Arlington Credentials Dr. Mary D. Hussey 142 N. Arlington Av., E. Orange Organizers Mrs. E.F. Feickert Plainfield SUFFRAGE MAP WHITE STATES EQUAL SUFFRAGE FOR MEN AND WOMEN SHADED STATES, PARTIAL SUFFRAGE FOR WOMEN BLACK STATES, NO SUFFRAGE FOR WOMEN NEW JERSEY NEXT! [89] August 16, 1915 My Dear Mr. Tumulty:- Thanks for your telegram. I have gone through the morning papers most carefully (Newark Eagle, New York Times, Sun, etc.) but cannot find anything which reads like a statement from you. Perhaps your telegram means that such a statement is to appear in tomorrow's papers. If so, kindly disregard this letter. In to-night's "Evening Star" the "yarn" which appeared in last Saturday's "Evening News" appears and I am told it also appears tonight in several other papers. I am enclosing clipping from the "Star" and also one from the New York "Evening Sun". You will see in what an unfair light both these clippings place us. As you know, we have never approached the President in regard to the New Jersey Suffrage Amendment. Mr. Colby wrote to you in regard to receiving a deputation of New Jersey women, but he did this without consulting the suffragists, and when he sent me copies of the correspondence with you I told him I thought it would be better not to bother the President at all. At the Orange celebration a number of reporters asked me what stand I thought the President would take, and I told them that I thought such a splendid Democrat as President Wilson, when he thought it wise to take a stand on the question at all, would come out for it. I was especially careful to say that I thought he would support the New Jersey amendment, because the President might easily favor equal suffrage here and not favor it in other states, other states, southern states, for instance, where conditions are different. They asked if they might quote me as saying what I did, and I said yes. I then decided that if half a dozen papers were going to quote what I said privately to reporters I might as well say it publicly and let everybody get it straight. The Newark News, the Star, the Eagle, and all the rest of the Jersey and New York papers quoted me correctly, as saying that you had given out a statement that President Wilson would announce his position in regard to the suffrage amendment before the election in New Jersey, and that I felt that he would be for us as woman suffrage will be merely the completion of democracy in this country. In another column on the same page the News printed the lying statement to which I object. Of course I can issue a denial, but if nothing emphatic comes from you many people will not believe me. I wish you would send me a telegram or letter saying that the "dispatch" alleged to have been received by the News from you was not true. It certainly was not true so far as [57996]it quoted you as saying that you had written to me in regard to the President's taking a stand. You might also add that the President will issue a statement as to his position on the suffrage question when he thinks it wise to do so, and that you did not say he was opposed. It is very annoying to have these false statements going the rounds of the press, for we have considered the President's feelings all through our campaign and left him alone, and the impression is being given out that we have been badgering him to death and trying to make capital out of his promise to state his position, even to the extent of lying about it. You probably do not remember me, but I was the spokeswoman for the New Jersey deputation which went to Washington two years ago to ask the President to urge Congress to consider and vote upon the National Amendment, and I have met you on one or two other occasions when Mrs. Billington and I have attended conventions and "such" at which you were present. Please do as much as you can to help us out of this very disagreeable position in which we have been placed by Mr. James Nugent's publicity man Edward Hanley. You may be sure anything that you can do will be deeply appreciated by all the suffragists in the State. LFF/L Most cordially yours, Lillian F. Feickert President.Wilson Never Announced His Suffrage Views [*Newark Star 8/16/15*] Denial of Stories that He Will Support Woman's Claim to Vote. There was an air of general rejoicing at both the headquarters of the New Jersey Association Opposed to Woman Suffrage and the Men's Anti-Suffrage League of New Jersey, Wiss building, today, over the receipt of advices from Washington that President Wilson has repudiated the assertion that he had announced himself as being in favor of woman suffrage. The statement that President Wilson had announced his position as being in favor of "votes for women" was made by Mrs. E.F. Feickert, president of the New Jersey Suffrage Association, at the dedication of the Lucy Stone memorial tablet in Orange on Friday, when she brought the audience to its feet by saying: "We ought to win in New Jersey because we will have the help of President Wilson. Through Mr. Tumulty he has given us his assurances that before referendum day he will not fail to take the right side of a question which is so much a part of democracy." This was taken as an assurance that President Wilson had already come out in favor of woman suffrage. Advices from Washington received today, however, repudiate the assertation as made by Mrs. Feickert. President Wilson has not yet made known his position on the much mooted question. The Washington correspondent says: "President Wilson is indignant over published stories that he has made up his mind on the suffrage question and will support the women's claim to the ballot. It was declared at the White House today that the president has not been indicating in any way his views on the subject, except those already voiced. These are that he believed the woman suffrage question to be a local matter for the States to settle themselves. It was said that the president will not indicate his leaning for or against the subject until just before the New Jersey State primary next month." [*57997*][*[89]*] AUG 26? 1915 Elizabeth, N.J., August 17, 1915. Mr. Joseph P. Tumulty, Avon-by-the-Sea, N.J. Dear Sir, You do not wish to be pursued during vacation days by either suffra- gists or anti-suffragists, and this letter shall therefore be very short, and it is not written to you in your official capacity as Secretary to the President, but merely as a matter of information. It was my pleasure to be present at the Lucy Stone Tabley unveil- ing in Orange on Friday last, and I heard distinctly every word that Mrs. E.F. Feickert uttered. She stated that Secretary Tumulty had given assur- ance that the President would state his position on the question of equal suffrage in New Jersey before the date of the special election. She ex- pressed the hope that the stand would be favorable to the affirmative, but she did not say one of the things attributed to her by the anti-suffragist association as given in the New York Times of this date. Even if President Wilson were prepared at this moment to state his attitude for or against the issue, he would not give assurance that "he will not fail to take the right side of a question which is so much a part of democracy." That is flabby in sentiment and inform, and fits neither the President not his Secretary. In its account of the unveiling of the Newark Evening News of Satur- day last gave an excellent report of Mrs Freickert's remarks. I feel sure that most of the people present must have understood her clearly. I have not talked with her since, and do not know how she feels about this garbling of her remarks, but I felt that I would like to have you know that Mrs. Feickert has not been guilty of that which is credited to her. Yours very truly, (Miss) Nellie K. Forte. 131 Kim Street. 57998Ohio County Equal Suffrage League "Votes for Women" Officers Mrs. Flora Williams President Miss Anne M. Cummins Corresponding Secretary Miss Carrie Zane Recording Secretary Mrs. Henry Russel, Jr. Assistant Secretary Miss Bertha Schrader Treasurer EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Dr. Mary Baron Monroe Mrs. Geo. Ackerman Mrs. Edward Hazlett Mrs. Geo. E. Boyd, Sr. Miss Rose Moss Miss Pauline Horkheimer Miss Florence Hoge Mrs. Shrad S. Romine Aug 17, '15 Hon. Woodrow Wilson White House Washington D.C. My dear Mr. President, Inasmuch as you are not in favor of enfranchising woman through a National Amendment, I am writing to express a hope that you will help in the New Jersey campaign. Have you even thought how hard, how very hard, it is for woman to obtain this citizenship through popular, that is men's votes in the state. I know some able and distinguished women who have broken down under the strain. It seems to me that men ought to help us more than they are doing. Next, the terrible war raging and the horrors to which women especially are subjected I feel more deeply than ever that we should have a vote in government. I was President of the Ohio League for a year but was compelled to resign recently on account of my health. With best wishes for the further success of your Administration I am very friendly yours Miss Florence Gage [* [August 18 1915] *] Cable Address PETROLEUM Western Union Code IN REPLY GIVE NO. Whitehall Building 17 BATTERY PLACE NEW YORK CITY Phone 3569 Rector UNION OIL COMPANY OF CALIFORNIA Office Executive Committee, Union Oil Building, Los Angeles, Calif. PRODUCERS AND REFINERS OF California Asphalt MALTHA BRAND [*89*] FILLMORE CONDIT, Special Agent NEW YORK, N. Y. STATISTICS CITED TO SHOW SUFFRAGE STATES’ PROGRESS To the Editor of the NEWS: Sir—As an optimistic friend of equal suffrage may I not only express the confident belief that President Wilson will in the near future declare in its favor, but that the Department of Commerce and the census bureau are already on its side? In a report issued in May the census bureau states that the twelve equal suffrage states, Illinois, California, Kansas, Colorado, Wyoming, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Arizona, Utah, Washington and Oregon, had an average per capita wealth of $2,888, as compared with $2,140 in New Jersey. The same report shows that the ag- gregate wealth of these equal suffrage states increased from $20,750,000,000 in 1904 to $39,966,000,000 in 1912, while our New Jersey, enjoying greater advantages for commercial, manufacturing and agricultural operations, has grown in wealth at a far less rapid rate. In spite of the trunk line railways bearing a large part of the cost of our school system, the equal suffrage states have surpassed us in all educational matters. May we recite a few of these: Suffrage New States. Jersey. Enrolment, per cent.. 80 71 Illiteracy, per cent... 3.2 5.6 Pop. to each college student ........... 191 788 Pop. to each high school student..... 55 77 If the people of these Western states have had greater success than ourselves in the pursuit of wealth and education is it not reasonable to suppose that they may also be right in their decision to let women have a share in government? Women’s votes are potent and helpful to better moral conditions. May we illustrate this by comparing conditions existing in 1913 in Idaho, Colorado and Wyoming, where women had voted for many years, and in the adjoining states of California, Nevada and Montana, where they had not at that time acquired equal rights? To each 100,000 population. Colorado. Wyoming. Idaho. Convicts ...... 154 107 88 Insane ........ 150 111 119 Paupers...... 63 13 29 Liquor licenses 202 453 181 To each 100,000 California. Montana. Nevada. population. Convicts...... 176 353 256 Insane........ 277 282 185 Paupers...... 195 194 110 Liquor licenses 636 1569 653 Our New Jersey may be a little slow but we expect it to catch up with the best trend of twentieth century civilization. FILLMORE CONDIT. [*58000*] [?R] NEW YORK. WEDNESDAY, AUGUST JERSEY OFFICIAL FOR SUFFRAGE State’s Attorney General, John W. Westcott, Comes Out in Favor of Amendment to Give Women the Vote. The Democratic attorney general of New Jersey, John W. Westcott, must be counted out by James R. Nugent, the Essex County Democratic boss, who is trying to line up the leaders of both parties against woman suffrage. The attorney general is a pronounced suffragist and has recently become a vice-president of the New Jersey Men's League for Woman Suffrage. Asked if he thought woman suffrage would carry in New Jersey this fall, he said: “I certainly hope that the women’s cause will win out on Oct. 19. It is true New Jersey has conservative political habits, but she seems to be struck by a reform wave, which may carry the cause to victory. Prophecy is not my strong line, though there is no doubt as to my wishes. “The more I have seen of the workings of the government and social conditions in this state, the keener I have become in favor of equal suffrage. If you want clean streets, pure water, food and market inspection you must give women the vote. If you want good schools, adequate playgrounds, and hygienic conditions for children—the growing citizens of the future—you must give women the vote. If you want liquor to become the servant and not the master of society you must give women the vote. "You can no more keep enfranchised women from attempting to improve the social conditions under which we live than you can break a mother's love for her child.” [*58001*]OFFICE PHONES MAIN 2235: A3538 RESIDENCE 5716 37th Avenue PHONE TABER 3835 The White House August 26 19[15] Received [89] Florence Sharp Manion, M.D. Suite 517 Medical Building Portland, Oregon 8/21/'15 Hon. Woodrow Wilson, President U.S.A. Dear Sir: Referring to a resolution by the Oregon State Federation of Womens Clubs, and other newspaper clippings criticising and condemning the action of the Congressional Union toward the party in power sent you by Mrs. Marcella B. Clark, of Portland, Ore. I hasten to assure you this was the action of a small group of prejudiced women, and does not express the feeling of the mass of woman voters of Oregon. Very Sincerely Florence S. Manion [*58002*]MRS. M. L. McLENDON, President 139 WASHINGTON ST., ATLANTA MISS KATHERINE KOCH, Vice President EAST ATLANTA, GA. LEONARD J. GROSSMAN, General Counsel 210-19 BROWN-RANDOLPH BLDG., ATLANTA WOMAN SUFFRAGE PARTY Inc., OF GEORGIA HEADQUARTERS, HOTEL ANSLEY, ATLANTA, GA. 1st District Pres. MISS S. A. GRESHAM, Waynesboro, 2nd " " MISS MILDRED HICKS, Bainbridge, 3rd " " MRS. MARY HARRIS ARMOR, Macon, 4th " " MRS. W. Y. ATKINSON, Newnan, 5th " " MRS. ALICE DANIELS, Atlants, 6th " " MRS. CLOA A. P. FULLER, Macon MRS. E. T. MARTIN, Recs. Sec., 309 Georgia Ave. Macon MRS. F. G. MOORE, Cor. Sec., R.F.D. 3, Ormewood Park Mrs. A. WOODALL, Treas., 387 E. North Ave. Atlanta MISS EUGENIA ESTELL, Auditor, Kirkwood 7TH District Pres. MISS MADELEINE WYLY, Rome 8th " " MRS. J. H. SIBLEY, UNION Point 9th " " MRS. Wm. FELTON, Cartersville 10th " " Mrs. M. B. ALLYN , Sharon 11th " " MISS MATTIE PRICE, Waycross 12th " " Mrs. L. N. WALKER, Hawkinsville [*89*] [*ACK'D SEP 18 1915*] [ATLANTA, GA.] Bainbridge, Ga. Sept. 9, 1915. [*THE WHITE HOUSE SEP 121915 RECEIVED*] His Excellency Woodrow Wilson, President of the United States. Sir: The enclosed cartoon has probably been forwarded to Your Excellency as a New Jersey appeal. With the change of name on the banner, it is a Georgia appeal as well, and as such I am sending it. In a state where 37% of the women and 36% of the children from 10 to 13 are at work, where there is no compulsory education, where the age of consent is 10 years, we feel that the vote of men alone affords but scant economic and legal protection to womanhood and childhood. The enlightened woman of Georgia, like the New Jersey woman, is anxiously waiting for the President's decision on the woman suffrage question, to help break the chains of her thraldom. In circulating a petition this spring, I found but few opposed, those not with us were either indifferent or uninformed. The President's enlistment in our ranks would bring to the cause thousands of Southern converts. Most respectfully, [signed] [*Mildred Hicks*] 2nd District President Woman Suffrage Party of Georgia. [*58003*]Waiting for the President White House New Jersey Fredrikke S Palmer 58004[*[7]*] RESOLUTIONS PASSED BY THE WOMEN VOTERS CONVENTION, SAN FRANCISCO SEPTEMBER 16, 1915 WHEREAS, The enfranchisement of the women of the nation is the paramount political issue before the people and The Congress of the United States: therefore be it RESOLVED: That we women voters in convention assembled call upon the Sixty-fourth Congress to pass the Susan B.Anthony Amendment to the United States Constitution, and we pledge ourselves to work for this Amendment irrespective of the interest of any political party: and WHEREAS: The Susan B. Anthony Amendment offers the only direct and effective method of securing National Woman-Suffrage; therefor be it RESOLVED: That we pledge ourselves to work exclusively for the Susan B. Anthony Amendment and herewith record our unalterable opposition to the introduction into Congress of any other amendment dealing with the subject of National Woman Suffrage. THE WHITE HOUSE SEPT 18 1915 RECEIVED ackgd, 9/18/15 Everybody's Magazine SPRING AND MACDOUGAL STREETS NEW YORK EDITORIAL OFFICES [*[89]*] September 17, 1915. Mr. President: In Montclair, New Jersey, we are getting out a woman-suffrage edition of the Montclair Times. It has occurred to us to hope that possibly you might be willing to give us a favorable word with regard to woman suffrage on this occasion. We are printing statements which are very favorable indeed from the governors of all the states in which woman suffrage is now in operation. It would naturally be a source of very great pleasure and pride to us if we could add to these communications a communication from you. Our issue will appear on Saturday, September 25th. I hope I am violating no canons of courtesy in presenting to you this request, which, I assure you, is sent with no desire whatsoever to embarrass you, but only in the hope that possibly you may be willing to express yourself on the subject in question. I beg to remain, Yours very truly, Hon. Woodrow Wilson, White House, Washington, D.C. William Hard Managing Editor. 58006State of New York State Reservation Commission at Saratoga Springs [*ackgd 9/23/15*] [*89*] [*WHITE HOUSE SEP 23 1915 RECEIVED*] Sept 18th 1915 Dear Mr Tumulty, I know that you are very busy and I fancy that you may have had a copy of the Enclosed paper, but I feel so strongly respecting the great opportunity that New Jersey now has that I venture to call it to your attention. I particularly hope you will look at this Feickert review of what the women have done and are doing if for no other reason we should bring the women in to help arouse us to more effective and sound political activity — I have watched for years the campaigning of these splendid women and while I am mortified to think that they have to work so hard to induce men to grant them their natural right, yet I think their introduction [*58007*]of real democracy in campaigning and really high intelligence and devotion is a measure of compensation — know all privileged interests are against them but that is to me a further reason why Democrats should now vote to be logical and give them the ballot — I am hopeful for New Jersey and am persuaded that great results for the political advance will follow every success achieved in New Jersey — I think nothing more important just now and to my mind nothing is in truer accord with the great and splendid policy of this Administration — I trust that you are with us in this effort for better Government I am yours very truly George Foster Peabody Hon Joseph P. Tumulty Washington DCWoman's Journal And Suffrage News VOL. 46 NO. 38. SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 1915 FIVE CENTS SUPPORT PLEGED BY CIVIL SERVICE --------------- More Than 50,000 Employees Represented-Women Granted Voice For First Time --------------- Civil Service Employees, representing more than 50,000 fellow workers, at their recent convention at Niagara Falls, N. Y., adopted a woman suffrage resolution amid prolonged cheering. The resolution read: "Whereas, An amendment to the Constitution of the State of New York extending the vote to women will be submitted to the voters at the election Nov. 2, 1915, be it "Resolved, That the Civil Service Association of the State of New York hereby indorses and supports the Woman Suffrage Amendment, believing that its passage will promote the public well-being of the State and of the community, and will establish a more truly democratic government, and that it will conserve and further the best interests of the merit system." An interesting feature of this convention was that for the first time since the organization of the association, women were made members of committees, and two of the women delegates were given voices in the executive committee. A telegram from the big National Letter Carriers' Convention last week at Omaha announced the unanimous passage of a resolution reaffirming the support of the organization for equal suffrage and urging each of its members to vote for the resolution in their several States. The support of the letter carriers is important because it represents one of the largest groups of civil service employees. A previous resolution had endorsed suffrage, but the letter carriers are so earnest in their suffrage convictions that they wished particularly to bring the attention of each man to the suffrage amendments to be voted on Nov. 2 in New York, Pennsylvania and Massachusetts, and on Oct. 19 in New Jersey. Both the New York State and the New York City branches had previously adopted suffrage resolutions. There are 80,678 letter carriers in the United States. The convention of the National American Woman Suffrage Association will be held in the New Willard Hotel, Washington, D. C., December 14 to 19. For the first time in the history of the New Mexico Medical Society a woman, Dr. Evelyn Frisbie, of Albuquerque, has been elected president. The University of Oregon has a playground for women, "having to provide for recently enfranchised women," as Harriet W. Thompson, of the department of physical education, puts it. KIPLING PRAISES FRENCH WOMEN Declares Women Have Earned Voice in Final War Terms a Thousand Times Rudyard Kipling testifies to the exquisite quality of French womanhood in the course of an article in the New York Sun, Sept. 8, after a visit to the ruins of Rheims. "There is agony enough," he writes, "when the big shells come in, there is pain and terror among the people and always fresh desecration to watch and suffer. The old men and the women and children drink of that cup daily and the bitterness does not enter into their souls. Mere words of admiration are impertinent." He concludes with this significant prophecy: "When you have looked long enough into the faces of the women you are inclined to think that the women will have a large say in the final terms. They have earned it a thousand times." SUFFRAGE GAINS POLICE SUPPORT Third Association in a Few Weeks Passes Resolutions for Woman's Amendment The third police Association of New York to come forward for the Woman's Amendment within a few weeks is the Lieutenants' Benevolent Association of 800 members, who at a recent meeting, at which Mrs. Mary Ware Dennett spoke, passed resolutions endorsing woman suffrage. In introducing the speaker, Lieutenant Enright, President of the Association, said its members had been ardent suffragists ever since Dr. Shaw had addressed them on the subject four years earlier. The Association resolved that since "the men of America believe in according to their mothers, wives, sisters and daughters, every right which they claim for themselves, and one more-the right to be protected" and since the women of the several States where women vote "have exercised that right intelligently and patriotically and for the social, moral and political progress of those States," be it "Resolved, that we extend to the women of New York State our unqualified sympathy and support in their struggle for their political rights and recommend to the citizens of the State that the elective franchise be extended to the women of New York." Two organizations of police chiefs a short time previous passed suffrage resolutions and the Patrolmen's Wives Benevolent Association has also recorded its belief that "it is for the best interests of our husbands and families that direct political power be extended to the many thousand women who have at heart the welfare of the police." The Southern States Woman Suffrage Conference will be held at Richmond, Va., Dec. 11 to 13. IN his article in the Saturday Evening Post last week ex-President Taft said: "I have before me the Woman's Journal and Suffrage News, of June 5, 1915, with a cartoon entitled Meanwhile They Drown. A man and a woman are on a wharf above the water in which are women struggling, one with a monster labeled White Slavery, another with something representing a sweatshop, a third holding a baby in her arms fighting Disease, a fourth contending with Filth. The man on the platform has a life preserver in his hand marked Votes for Women, but refuses to throw it to the drowning women below, saying: 'When all women want it I will throw it to them.' The woman fashionably dressed sits watching her drowning sisters and says: 'We don't need it.' "The implications from such a cartoon are so absurd and unjust to opponents of suffrage that they ought not to aid the cause." Evidently Mr. Taft was displeased with our cartoon, and we immediately decided to alter it. After all, we remembered, the woman who says she doesn't need it is growing rare. Why should such a silly statement be put in her mouth when an illustrious person like Mr. Taft has devoted several thousand words to saying the same thing? We hope Mr. Taft will like this cartoon better. Women's votes have gone a long way toward stopping filth and disease in Chicago by the garbage clean-up. Jane Addams and Mary McDowell say so. They have already struck at white slavery in seven States with the red-light abatement law, and the age of consent has been raised in all of the suffrage States. Any social worker will tell Mr. Taft about the value of these measures. The only States in the country where women have secured eight-hour laws against the sweat-shop are States where they vote. Women workers everywhere will tell Mr. Taft about this. And all of the suffrage States have mothers' pensions. But we forgot, Mr. Taft doesn't believe in mothers' pensions. How could he? Has he ever seen the life-blood in a mother's heart? THE OUTLOOK FOR VICTORY IN NEW JERSEY By Lillian F. Feickert, President of the New Jersey Woman Suffrage Association As the days of the few weeks which are to elapse before the special election in New Jersey fly past, the outlook for success grows brighter. Sheriff Kinkead of Hudson County, where almost one-fifth of the vote of the State is cast, says "You are sure to carry Hudson County, but I don't suppose you will be strong in the southern part of the State." A political leader of Salem County said last week, "I think the women will win South Jersey, but they'll be 'killed' up in Hudson and Essex." If they both know what they are talking about in regard to their own sections, we ought to carry the State by a good majority. Recently the county workers in an important county asked me to canvass personally their political leaders. With only one exception every one of them declared he was for us, and the County Registrar was so interested that he sent us the names of fifty men in his own election district, asking that our workers should call upon them. [58008]296 THE WOMAN'S JOURNAL, SEPTEMBER 18, 1915 Our Field Worker, Miss Florence Leech, of Montana, has since seen them, and almost to a man they are going to vote for the amendment. Many of the leading papers in the State publish strong editorials in favor of woman suffrage, among these being the Jersey Journal, of Jersey City, the Elizabeth Daily Journal, the New Brunswick Home News and the Trenton Evening Times. Over a hundred papers are friendly toward us, four are opposed and the rest are preserving a strict neutrality, but publishing whatever we send them. For many months we have been concentrating our money and workers upon the personal canvass, following the advice of Mrs. Catt, who says that while sensational work is all right, if you want to win you have to build a good strong foundation for the whirlwind campaign by quiet, persistent and thorough canvassing. It has not been possible to canvass thoroughly the very largest cities, but much has been done even there, and now that the time is getting so short many places are waking up to a realization of their poor showing and are hiring workers to complete their canvass in a hurry. In the country districts the canvass is going finely among all our branches, and the local workers in many places finished their canvass weeks ago, and are conducting canvassing "bees" to help other towns in their vicinity. It is interesting to note that the canvass in both the cities and the country districts shows the same average result--eight men who promise to vote for the amendment to one who is opposed and three who are indifferent or undecided. We realize that the most important next thing is to get out the vote. Plans for doing this have been in progress for a long time. Mrs. F. H. Colvin, our First Vice-President, is conducting a series of Schools for Election Day Watchers and Workers in every county. She reports that they are well attended and that the women are enthusiastic and promise confidently that they will have the polling places thoroughly covered. As both men and women may watch the New Jersey election, it is being arranged in many places to have women made the certified watchers and let them serve during the day. Then at night they will designate men as their alternates and they can stay and watch the counting of the ballots. Large numbers of men have volunteered to do this. Women will also be at each polling place "electioneering," and as the day goes on the watcher will give the workers outside the polls the names of the men who have voted. They will check these up with their lists of pledged voters and then go or send after those who have not yet appeared. In addition to this foundation work, street meetings are being held everywhere--every night in some places, and once or twice a week in most of the cities and towns of more than a few hundred people. Realizing the need of speakers could never be met from the outside, many of our workers have given up turning their faces toward New York and Philadelphia whenever they wish to plan a meeting, and taking their courage in both hands, so to speak, have plunged into the work themselves--finding it not so dreadful as they had thought it would be. Almost a hundred New Jersey man and women are speaking all over the State without charge for their time, and paying their own expenses. For the past two years we have been following a system of sending special workers to and concentrating effort upon one county after another, with the idea of making each county strong enough to "stand alone" in regard to planning and financing its own work. This has worked out very well, and today half the counties in the State work without any direct financial aid from the State Association, with county chairmen of their own who plan their work, route their speakers, etc., many counties paying the salary of an organizer who belongs exclusively to them, others paying the expenses of volunteer workers. Among the contributors of money and workers to the campaign have been the National Association, the Women Voters Alliance, the Massachusetts Woman Suffrage Association, the Massachusetts Political Equality Union, the Boston Equal Franchise Committee, and also the State Associations of Alabama, New Hampshire, Michigan, Indiana, Illinois, Kentucky, South Dakota, Missouri, Nebraska and Wisconsin. Among the speakers and workers who have come to us we acknowledge with gratitude the valuable services of Mrs. Jenny C. Law Hardy of Michigan, Mrs. Mary Post of New Hampshire, Miss Florence Wattles and Professor Harriette M. Dilla of Indiana, Mrs. Frank Hiram Snell and Miss Lavinia H. Engle (National Association workers), Mrs. Jessie E. Firth of Kentucky, Miss Eva Jane Smith of Pennsylvania, Miss Florence Leech of Montana, Mrs. Laura G. Cannon (the gift of the Women Voters' Alliance), Mrs. Antoinette Funk, Mrs. Richard Fitzgerald and Miss Margaret Foley of Massachusetts. Mrs. Robert Gould Shaw, chairman of the Equal Franchise Committee of Boston, and Mrs. Francis Peabody Magoun of the same organization, organized a week's auto tour for us, with Miss Foley and Mrs. Fitzgerald as the speakers, and Mrs. Winston Churchill also brought a party of speakers to the State for a week in an automobile. We have spent through our State treasury some ten thousand dollars, and probably an equal amount through the treasuries of our branches. We have printed during the past six months about a million and a half fliers, and have also distributed thousands of copies of franked literature, secured through the National Association. During the final month of the campaign we have auto tours for almost every county and several auto parades which will embrace ten or a dozen cities lying close together, each of which will include a hundred or more decorated automobiles. Several such parades are to be held on the Saturday before election, winding up with mass meetings in each place along the route. The Woman Suffrage Party of New York has generously promised to send us one or two squads of speakers and the party's beautiful automobile for use in Hudson County during the last week of the campaign, and the Philadelphia Equal Franchise Society is to send its car, the Burnham Winner, over to Camden and nearby cities with a number of speakers. Among the prominent men and women who are to speak for us during the closing days of the campaign are Doctor Anna Howard Shaw, Miss Jane Addams, Rabbi Stephen S. Wise, Lieutenant-Governor W. Y. Morgan of Kansas, Miss Lou Rogers, Mrs. Antoinette Funk, Mrs. George Bass, Miss Anne H. Martin, Mrs. Jenny C. Law Hardy and Miss Jeannette Rankin. We are working to win and it will not be our fault if we do not. We need two thousand dollars for circularizing special classes of voters at the last minute and for doing some other special work in the rural counties of the State, and will appreciate contributions for this purpose. However, in asking for anything more we do not want other States to feel that we are greedy. Many of them are very generous, and we intend to make every dollar we have go as far as possible, but we could use a few hundred dollars more to very good advantage. Mrs. Feickert's address is 309 Park Ave., Plainfield, N. J. TELLS LINCOLN'S PROBABLE STAND --------------- Martyred President's Secretary Says He Would Have Stood Firm for American Women --------------- Abraham Lincoln's private secretary, Colonel William O. Stoddard, of Madison, N. J., recently published a letter in the Madison Eagle telling what he believes President Lincoln's attitude would have been toward woman suffrage if it had been up for action in his day. Colonel Stoddard quoted President Lincoln's well known earlier declaration, that he favored giving the ballot to all American citizens who possessed certain qualifications, "by no means excluding women." "I have never heard him say anything further, but am of opinion that this is enough," says Col. Stoddard. "Do you remember his sadly eloquent letter to the brave woman who had given four sons to die in battle for their country? I have stood by him, looking into his face while he was reading letters from mothers who had so lost their sons, and will think back and ask him: "'Mr. Lincoln, is not this woman entitled to a vote? Is it not her right which justice before God forbids us to refuse her?' "Knowing him well, better, I think, than any other man now living, it is my opinion that he would reply: "'Of course it is hers, by right, and we cannot righteously keep it from her. That we dishonestly presume to do so is only our insane reverence for an antiquated and now semi-barbarous custom. The question of sex is ridiculously out of place and out of common sense with reference to fitting for voting.' "Mr. Lincoln's intense love of justice, his clear eyed rationality, would prevent him from deciding otherwise, not for that mother only, but for all American women. In so replying he would put in shape the opinion held during at least forty years." --------------- In last week's editorial, "Wanted, More Apostles," the suffragists by a misprint were urged to "better themselves." It should have read, "bestir themselves." And in the protest made by Henry B. Blackwell and Lucy Stone at the time of their marriage, and lately reprinted in the Woman's Journal, they were made to say, "Acknowledging our mental affection." It should have read, "mutual affection." BOSTON HONORS MISS BLACKWELL --------------- Celebration in "Cradle of Liberty" Sets the Pace for a Real Democracy --------------- In Faneuil Hall, Sept. 14, the 58th birthday of Miss Alice Stone Blackwell, President of the Massachusetts Woman Suffrage Association and editor of the Woman's Journal, was celebrated with the ringing declaration that the historic hall would sometime see the triumph of a real democracy in Massachusetts and with an appeal to all women to work toward achieving triumph November second. Mrs. Maud Wood Park presided, and the speakers were Miss Annie Malloy, President of the Telephone Operators' Union; Mis Florence Allen of Cleveland, O.; Miss Florence Short of the "Experience" Company, Miss Minnie Ryan of the Minimum Wage Commission, and Miss Blackwell. Vocal music was contributed by Miss Helen Bingham and Director Raymond of the Lotus male quartette, who announced that his colleagues were all suffragists. --------------- JUDGE D. BEEBER SCORES MR. TAFT --------------- Honorary President of Pennsylvania Men's League Says Outlook is Particularly Flattering --------------- After ex-President Taft's "not yet but soon" statement on votes for women, former Judge Dimner Beeber, honorary president of the Pennsylvania Men's League for Woman Suffrage, said last week: "I do not agree with Mr. Taft when he suggests delaying the suffrage until women as a class shall be better prepared for the exercise of the franchise. It is not a privilege we are extending to women but a right. If such an argument can be used against women, it would react against men. If ignorance in the electorate is the thing to be feared, it will mean that we should limit man suffrage. I think the outlook for the enfranchisement of the women of Pennsylvania on November 2nd is particularly flattering." WESTERN WORKER BRINGS READY AID --------------- President of Los Angeles Commission Comes to Help Women in Campaign States --------------- Mrs. Martha M. McCann, president of the Los Angeles Civil Service Commission, came to New York City last week on leave of absence to aid in the Eastern suffrage campaign. She is taking her first vacation since she went into office, not altogether for pleasure, but because four suffrage campaigns are being waged now. As Mrs. McCann says, "You know about the war-horse smelling smoke." Her work will include the giving of informal help in the way of publicity suggestions, and encouragement from the women of California, who already have the vote. "The anti-suffragists seem to think that men think less of women if they vote; that women lose their influence if they are intelligent, and especially if they hold office," says Mrs. McCann. "I am in a position to know how wrong they are, for I have seen the splendid work of co-operation which women are doing with men, and the wise way in which women have used the power which the vote gives them. The vote and office-holding mean only intelligent cooperation, and this gives not only influence, but power." --------------- GERMAN SPEAKER TO MAKE TOUR --------------- Marie B. MacDonald has begun a tour of the campaign States which will last from now until election day. She will speak in German and her tour has been arranged by the German Language Group of the Socialist Party. While the majority of the meetings will be in German, there will be a few in English. No topic other than suffrage will be discussed. --------------- Sept. 18, Mrs. MacDonald will speak in Camden, N. J.; Sept. 19-20, Trenton, English and German; Sept. 21-27, Philadelphia, English and German; 28, Bethlehem; 29, Reading; 30, Sharon; Oct. 1, New Castle; 2-9, Pittsburgh and surrounding cities (English and German); 10, Erie; 11, Buffalo, N. Y.; 12-15, Rochester; 16, Utica; 17, Syracuse; 18, Schnectady; 19, Gloversville; 20-21, Holyoke, Mass.; 22, Webster; 23-24, Boston; 25, New Bedford; 26, Lynn; 27, Lawrence; 28, Clinton; 29, Fitchburg; 30, Greenfield; 31, Adams; Nov. 1, Pittsfield. SUFFRAGE STATUS --------------- Full Suffrage for Women Wyoming, Colorado, Utah, Idaho, Washington, California, Oregon, Kansas, Arizona, Nevada, Montana, Alaska. Presidential and Municipal Suffrage Illinois Number of Suffrage Electoral Votes--91 Campaign States Question to be submitted to voters in 1915: Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania. Question to be submitted to voters in 1916: Iowa, South Dakota, West Virginia. Question to be submitted to voters in 1917: Arkansas. Pending Action Louisiana constitutional convention will consider equal suffrage in September, 1915. Tennessee will vote on question of calling constitutional convention, August, 1916.THE WOMAN'S JOURNAL, SEPTEMBER 18, 1915 297 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ The Anti and the Snowball--Then and Now Woman's Suffrage Woman's Suffrage. Womans And Suf Woman's Journal and Suffrage News Women And Journ New m's Journal rage News F.S.P. ---------------------------------------------------------------- SNOW BALLS ----- THE man who used to laugh at the woman suffrage snowball doesn't laugh any longer. He runs. There is only one thing that Mrs. Fredrikke Palmer's sketch could not show this week: What is the force behind the snowball? What is it that has made the puny hand ball above grow into the avalanche below? It is the spirit of consecrated suffragists, may of thm leaders, more of them the little-known thousands, but all of them lighted with the gleam of a free womanhood. But what makes consecrated suffragists? What furnishes the gleam? Of what is the snow ball made? We need more consecrated suffragists. Are you one? It is in your power to create others. Are you doing it? -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- THE SCORE ----- Massachusetts ................1538 New York ........................... 787 New Jersey ........................ 550 Pennsylvania ..................... 467 Kentucky ............................ 438 Ohio .................................... 393 Connecticut ........................ 352 Illinois ................................. 257 Iowa .................................... 138 Michigan ............................. 126 Minnesota .......................... 124 Virginia ................................ 110 Texas ................................... 101 Wisconsin ............................. 99 Wisconsin ............................. 99 Indiana .................................. 84 Nebraska .............................. 83 West Virginia ......................... 82 Alabama ................................ 68 New Hampshire ................... 63 Maine ..................................... 62 Rhode Island ......................... 57 South Dakota ........................ 52 Oklahoma ............................. 50 Georgia ................................. 46 Vermont ................................ 36 North Carolina ..................... 37 Florida ................................... 34 North Dakota ....................... 27 Missouri ................................ 24 Tennessee ............................ 23 South Carolina ..................... 16 District of Columbia ............ 12 Delaware ............................... 11 New Mexico .......................... 10 Arkansas ................................ 7 Louisiana ................................ 6 Maryland ................................ 6 Mississippi .............................. 3 Colorado ................................. 1 ------- .... Total ...............................6378 Gain over previous week ..... 113 ----------- Since adopting equal suffrage, Idaho has increased over four hundred per cent. in population.-- Gov. Alexander of Idaho. [*58009*] GAINS THIS WEEK ------- New Subs. Totals. Miss Grace B. Bayles............... 4.. 4 Mrs. C. A. Briggs...................... 1.. 12 Miss Fanny Brin....................... 1.. 3 Miss Martha Brock.................. 2.. 2 Mrs. Allen T. Burns.................. 1.. 1 Miss Elizabeth Collins............. 1.... 1 Mrs. E. L. Cooper..................... 1.. 1 Mrs. W. E. Crayton.................. .4.. 4 Miss Geraldine P. Dilla............ 7.. 25 Miss Florence H. Hall.............. 1.. 1 Miss L. Winifred Hall............... 1.. 1 Mrs. Eleanor M. Hamlin.......... 1.. 1 Miss Isabel Howland............... 3.. 35 Mrs. J. C. e. Humphrey............ 1.. 1 Mrs. Rosalie Wood Jenkins..... 1.. 1 Mrs. J. B. Johnson.................... 4 .. 29 Miss Jennie F. W. Johnson.... . 1.. 4 Miss Margaret Judson............ 2.. 3 Mrs. Carrie E. Kent.................. 1.. 1 Dr. Mary McCoy....................... 1.. 1 Miss M. e. McElree.................. 3.. 3 Miss Ethel MacKenzie............. 4.. 5 Miss Elizabeth G. Marot......... 1.. 1 Miss Florence E. M. Maskrey 1.. 19 Mrs. M. J. Mathews................. 1.. 1 Mrs. E. R. Newell..................... 1.. 1 Miss Florence Palmer............. 4.. 5 Mrs. Mary E. Q. Philbrick........ 1.. 2 Mrs. L. T. Redman.................... 8.. 162 Mrs. L. M. Rowbosham............ 6.. 11 Sioux Falls Franchise League. 6.. 6 Mrs. Annie Clemett Thoma..... 6.. 35 Miss Ida M. Thompson............. 1.. 6 Miss Helen J. Veasey................. 5.. 7 Mrs. Eugene Warren................. 4.. 4 Mrs. Mary O. White................... 1.. 1 Miss Annie G. Wright................. 2.. 8 Miss Carrie C. Zane.................... 1.. 1 --------- Thousands of "Votes for Women" streamers were distributed by the large and enthusiastic corps of workers under the direction of the Woman's Franchise League at the recent Indiana State Fair. They also presented short, terse arguments in flyers and sold suffrage novelties on the veranda of the woman's building. --------------------------------------------------------------------- WILL PETITION DOUBTFUL CONGRESSMAN ---------- Suffragists to Have Simultaneous Conventions in 212 Districts--Congressional Committee also Starts Campaign for Planks in National Platforms A comprehensive campaign of simultaneous conventions in 212 Congressional districts on Nov. 16 has been planned by the Congressional Committee of the National American Woman Suffrage Association, and 46 Senators will also be reached. At the same time a campaign will be launched to secure a suffrage plank in the platforms of the two great political parties. Interest in the coming session of Congress and in the prospect of the passage of the nation-wide amendment is increasing. Important gains are indicated in the reports from Congressional chairmen; for as the Washington correspondent of the Boston Transcript recently put it: "Most candidates feel that they have much to gain and nothing to lose by favoring it." The 212 districts do not include the equal suffrage States, where practically all members are already committed to woman suffrage, nor do they include New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts or Iowa, where the women are now concentrating all their energies upon the campaign for State constitutional amendments and at the same time are thus working up a constituency which is expected to strengthen the demand for a federal amendment. The Congressional districts in which it is felt that these conventions will be needed are by States, as follows: Alabama--Mrs. Frederick d. Losey, University, Congressional chairman. The entire nine districts. The only Alabama member who voted for the national amendment last year was Mr. Hobson, who was not returned. Mr. Abercrombie, however, Congressman-at-large, although voting against the amendment on State rights grounds, made a strong suffrage speech, and at least one of Alabama's five new members this year is said to be in favor of the principle of woman suffrage. Senator Bankhead voted against the amendment, and Senator Underwood opposed it as a member of the House. Alabama women have always taken the position that they preferred to receive their enfranchisement from Alabama men, but since, by the recent action of their Legislature, Alabama men have refused to give it, suffragists of the State, including a number of legislators, agree that the time has come to press for enfranchisement by federal amendment. Arkansas--Mrs. O. F. Ellington, Little Rock, State president. It is hoped that meetings will be held in the entire seven districts. All this delegation voted against the amendment on State rights grounds, although several of them are said to favor the principle of woman suffrage. The Senators also are said to be opposed to the amendment. When this vote was taken, however, the Arkansas Legislature had not yet passed the State suffrage amendment. It has since done so, and this fact, combined with the active suffrage sentiment in Arkansas, gives ground for hope that this solid Arkansas line may be broken. There is one new member in the delegation this year. Connecticut--Mrs. A. E. Scranton-Taylor, Norfolk, Congressional chairman. Four districts: 1st, Oakley; 2nd, freeman; 3rd, Tilson; 5th, Glynn. Representative Thos. L. Reilly, who voted for the amendment last year, wasnot returned. Representative E. J. Hill, of the 4th district, has recently declared himself strongly in favor of the national amendment, and it is understood that other members from Connecticut are open to conviction. Senator Brandegee voted against it, but Senator McLean is said to be not so positively opposed. Delaware--Mrs. Martha A. Cranston, Newport, State president. Delaware has but one Congressman, T. W. Miller, a new member this year, who recently declared that he would support the amendment. Senator Saulsbury did not vote, and Senator DuPont voted against the amendment in the last Congress. Florida--Rev. Mary A. Safford, Orlando, president Equal Suffrage Association, and Mrs. Roselle C. Cooley, Jacksonville, president Equal Franchise League. Four districts, with one new member, W. J. Sears, of the 4th district. Senator Bryan voted against the amendment and Senator Fletcher did not vote, but is understood to be opposed. Representatives Clark and Sparkman, of the 1st and 2nd districts, both voted against the suffrage amendment, and Representative Wilson of the 3rd district was paired against it. Georgia--Mrs. Mary L. McLendon, Atlanta, president Georgia Woman Suffrage Association, and Mrs. Emily C. McDougald, president Equal Suffrage Party of Georgia. The entire 12 districts, with one new member in the 6th. Representative Howard, of the 5th, declares himself not opposed to the principle of woman suffrage, however. Senator Hardwick, just elected, opposed national action while a member of the Rules Committee of the House, and Senator Hoke Smith is said to be emphatically opposed to woman suffrage from every point of view. New Hampshire--Mrs. Robert P. Johnston, Manchester, Congressional chairman. Two districts: 1st, Sulloway; 2nd, Wason, both new members. Mr. Wason, however, has always been a suffragist, and Senators Gallinger and Hollis both voted for the amendment last year. Illinois--Mrs. Charles T. Wilmot, of Oak Park, Congressional chairman. Both of the Senators from Illinois, and all but two of the Representatives voted for or were paired for the national amendment last year. Neither of the two members who voted against it were returned, but there are new members in 13 districts this year, as follows: 3rd, Wilson; 4th, McDermott; 10th, Foss; 12th, Fuller; 15th, King; 17th, Sterling; 18th, Cannon; 19th, McKinley; 21st, Wheeler; 22nd, Rodenburg; 24th, Williams; 25th, Denison; at large, Chipperfield. Most of these have served previous terms in Congress, with Speaker Cannon. As "Uncle Joe" himself is one of those returned, and is reported recently as declaring himself a suffragist, there is apparent reason to hope for the support of the full Illinois delegation. Indiana--Dr. Amelia R. Keller, president Woman's Franchise League. Neither of Indiana's Senators voted on the suffrage amendment last year, though Senator Kern is said to be friendly to suffrage. Four of the five Congressmen who voted for it were returned; namely, Moss of the 5th; Adair of the 8th, Cline of the 12th, and Barnhart of the 13th. Meetings are therefore considered necessary in the following districts: `1st, Lieb; 2nd, Cullop; 3rd, Cox; 4th, Dixon; 6th, Gray; 7th, Moores, new member; 9th, Morrison; 10th, Wood, new member; 11th, Rauch. Reports from the districts indicate that several votes can probably be gained in the Indiana delegation. Kentucky--Mrs. Murray Hubbard, Fort Thomas, Congressional chairman. Meetings will be needed in 9 districts and probably 10, there being but one vote for the amendment from Kentucky last year, Representative Langley's, of the 10th district. Senator James voted against it, Senator Beckham, however, just elected, has not declared himself. There is one new member, Kinchloe, of the 2nd district. Some of the Representatives are said to be not unfriendly to woman suffrage as a principle, and possibly open to conviction as to the national amendment. Maine--Miss Helen N. Bates, State president. Two districts, 1st and 2nd , Representatives Hinds and McGillicuddy, respectively, are to hold meetings. Mr. McGillicuddy is said to be not opposed to the principle of woman suffrage, but is not convinced that the women of his district want it. The members from the 3rd and 4th districts, Representatives Peters and Guernsey, respectively, voted for the amendment. Senator Johnson voted against it; Senator Burleigh did not vote. Maryland--Mrs. Charles E. Ellicott, president of the Baltimore Equal Suffrage league, with the co-operation of the Just Government League. All six districts will hold meetings. There is only one new member, Representative Mudd, Republican, of the 5th district. Representatives Lewis of the 6th and Linthicum of the 4th have declared themselves not opposed to suffrage, but favoring State action. They voted against the national amendment, as did also Representatives Price of the 1st, Talbott of the 2nd, Coady of the 3rd, and Senators Lee and Smith. Michigan--Mrs. Kate V. English of Saginaw, Congressional chairman. Meetings are apparently needed in at least six districts of Michigan: 1st, Doremus; and Beakes; 10th, Loud; 11th, Scott; 12th, James, and 13th, Nichols. Nine Michigan Representatives voted for the amendment last year of whom seven, namely, Smith of the 3rd, Hamilton of the 4th, Mapes of the 5th, Kelley of the 6th, Cramton of the 7th, Fordney of the 8th, and McLaughlin of the 9the were returned at the last election. Senator Townsend voted for the amendment, and Senator Smith was paired for it last year. (The other States will be given next week.) THE WOMAN'S JOURNAL, SEPTEMBER 18, 1915 TAFT ON SUFFRAGE Ex-President Taft contributes to the Saturday Evening Post an elaborate article on woman suffrage. He recognizes that it is coming and thinks that in the long run it will do good. He says: "The benefit it will ultimately bring will be in greater solidarity and strength to the government, because of the increase of the electorate, and in widening woman's sphere of thought and action by added interests and responsibility." But he thinks it should be delayed till women have gained more "training and experience," and until it can be shown that the great majority want the ballot. It is clearly impossible for women to gain experience in voting till they are allowed to vote. No one can learn to swim before he is permitted to go into the water. The women of the twelve suffrage States had no more training or experience, before they were enfranchised, than the women of the rest of the country have now; yet in every State their admission to the suffrage has brought good results, and none of the predicted evils have followed. On the history and effects of equal suffrage in the West, Mr. Taft evidently is poorly informed. He actually says that in Wyoming women have voted "for twenty-five years," They have voted there for forty-six years. He says that "Governors and Senators" in the suffrage states have testified to its beneficial effects, and he dismisses their utterances as due to political expediency. Apparently, he never heard of the hundreds of ministers of many different denominations who have given like testimony, the editors, the educators, the presidents of women's clubs, etc. Address a questionnaire to any set of decent people in a suffrage State, and the answers are overwhelmingly in favor. As for number of women who want to vote, it is much greater than the number who ever expressed a wish for the higher education, or for married women's property rights, or for the admission of women to the professions, before these opportunities were thrown open to women. Where one woman petitioned for the ballot. A larger proprtion of suffrage States than of non-suffrage States have granted widowed mothers' pensions, eight-hour laws for women, etc. Mr. Taft condemns all such enactments, calling them "millennial legislation," is increased where women vote. He things that in the United States today the corportations have been effectually "drawn out of politics," that the "boss and the machine have been disconnected from monopoly and financial combination," that women have been debarred from suffrage for 139 years without suffering any hardship in consequence, and that their admission should be "postponed as long as feasible," because the later they are let in the better fitted they will be. The article is a queer mixture. It shows the lingering influences of a liberal upbringing (liberal at least on this one question), struggling with a highly conservative temperament and environment. Mr. Taft seems to have little respect for the arguments either for or against equal suffrage. He answers first one and then the other, gravitating, however, to the anti-suffrage side. Taft's opinions today carry small weight with the great majority of the American people. As President he showed himself so reactionary that, out of the 48 States only two voted for him for a second term. The wonder is not that he would vote against equal suffrage at present, but that he has sufficient clearness of vision to see that it cannot be permanently delayed. A.S.B. SUFFRAGE BRINGS COMFORT "Probably the most flagrant failure in our American sanitation today is the almost universal lack of public conveniences or comfort stations in our cities and towns," said a prominent speaker before the American Public Health Association the other day. "Through the influence of the women, there have been installed in all our towns and cities drinking fountains, rest rooms and public comfort stations," said the Hon. George U. Young, Mayor of Phoenix which speaking recently of the good effects of equal suffrage in Arizona. For centuries it has been a part of women's daily work to make their families comfortable. Where they have the ballot, they naturally extend their care to the larger family, the village, the town or city, and try to make that comfortable too. A.S.B. THERE'S A REASON Sheriff Eugene F. Kinkead of New Jersey means to vote for equal suffrage this fall, and he does not hesitate to give his reason He says: "During my service as Sheriff of Hudson County I have found that there are fifty men in our jail to one woman. My conclusion is that since women know how to obey the laws better than men., they should know how to aid in framing them intelligently." The New York State Association of Police Chiefs at its recent convention endorsed votes for women. In the four States that are to vote on equal suffrage amendments this fall, the number of men and women in the prisons, jails, penitentiaries, workhouses and reformatories is as follows: New Jersey, men 2,818, women, 183; Massachusetts, men 5,917, women, 730; New York men, 11,123, women, 1374; Pennsylvannia, 7,688, women, 487. Equal suffrage will increase the law-abiding vote very largely, while increasing the vicious and criminal vote very little. This is a matter not of guess-work but of statistics. A.S.B. LINDSEY ON SUFFRAGE All the men who have been leaders in reform and philanthropic movements in the enfranchised States testify that equal suffrage has been a help and not a hindrance. The most prominent of all is Judge Lindsey of the Denver Juvenile Court. Hence the opponents of equal rights are constantly trying to show that he has said something against votes for women. Judge Lindsey has protested again and again, in the Woman's Journal and elsewhere , against the garbled and misleading quotations made from his words by the anti-suffragists. As these still continue, we reprint here in full his article in Harper's Weekly of May 8, 1915. Judge Lindsey writes: "Never at any time either in private or public speech or spoken word, have I said that which could be honestly construed as an attack upon the principle of equal suffrage, or its operation in those States where women vote. I cannot deny too earnestly the continued distortions and downright misstatements of those enemies of democracy who are opposing the enfranchisement of the mothers of the nation. "I have always insisted that the vote was not a privielge to be conferred bit a right that it was tyrannical to withhold. Even were this not so, the voting records of the male is certainly not such as to justify him in passing on the 'intelligence' of the feminine vote before he permits it to be cast. Long years of corruption and stupidity in municipal government, legislative incompetencies and scandals and senatorial investigations, should make man a trifle humble in the matter of honesty and intelligence. "It is a fact, however, that the case for equal suffrage could well afford to rest on the record made by the voting women. In no single State have they failed to bring a better, cleaner and more independent note into politics, and there is not a statute book on which women have written that does not contain more humane laws as a result. In every State where women vote, men are in a majority, yet in not one is there even a movement on foot to take away the right conferred. "It is true that there has been dissatisfaction, and I am ashamed to confess that I myself felt it here in Colorado. There was a general expectation that equal suffrage would usher in the millenial dawn. Out of recognition of his own failures, the average man felt that women would achieve instant success, and when they failed to bring about every desired reform in the twinkling of an eye, he groaned dismally. "Every criticism of equal suffrage has its base in this feeling. It is not that she has not worked every wonder. In many ways and many things she has many of the stupidities of the man, and for this we have criticized her. It is absurd when one thinks about it seriously, yet it is true. In all the laws that I have proposed, the reforms I have suggested, I have looked to the women of Colorado, and when defeat has been the portion of these measures, it never occurred to me to blame the men, for we have fallen into the habit of expecting little of them, I suppose. "Take the case of the Colorado coal strike. According to the opponents of equal suffrage, the women of the State are not only to blame for its commencement but for its continuance. As a matter of fact, it was a man's war, and upon men only rests the responsibility for the rejection of conferences and the subsequent wretchedness. Yet it was women, and women alone, who gathered in mass meetings after Ludlow, and forced the governor to ask for federal troops in order that bloodshed might end. "Life every State in the Union practically, Colorado is without political machinery for the adjustment of industrial disputes caused by private control of natural resources and absentee landlordism. The voting men of Michigan and West Virginia and New Jersey and Massachusetts are not blamed for industrial war, but by some peculiar process of reasoning, the voting women of Colorado are expected to end every strike. "Women live in the same world with men and are exposed to the same influences of environment. It is idle to assume that they will spring into the political arena with all the civic virtues and excellencies. There is this to say, however: They are more independent, they do look upon municipal government as municipal housekeeping, and they will strike much of the cruelty out of laws and put a finer justice in." This clear statement from Judge Lindsey over his own signature ought to set at rest the many false statements which have been circulated as to his attitude. And it is significant that the few persons in the enfranchized States who say that equal suffrage has done harm are mostly reactionaries, like Miss Annie Bock, who denounces mothers' pensions and teachers' pensions, and declares that settlement work and welfare work are "either a fad or graft." A.S.B. TWO PERCENT HEALTHY The United States Public Health Service has been investigating conditions in New York shops where garments are made, and the gist of its report has been outlined from Washington. The board found only two percent of the 3000 workers examined freemfrom physical defects or disease, Tuberculosis is prevalent, and is most general among the lowest paid workers. The report condemns health conditions in the factories in no uncertain terms. Opponents of equal suffrage constantly boast of the excellence of labor conditions in the States where women do not vote. But the men's labor organizations, with the National Women's Trade Union League and all its State branches, have long been asking for equal suffrage. So have the leaders of the Consumers' League. This government report may give an idea of some of the reasons why. A.S.B. _____________ Nathan Strauss, Jr. owner and editor of Puck, says: "There is only one thing funnier than the man who does not think women have brains enough to vote, and that is the woman who agrees with him." ______________ No one could be serious when they maintain that the ballot will not help the working woman. It has helped the working man to better his conditions and his wages. Men of every class regard the ballot as their greatest protection against injustice.- Melinda Scott, organizer Women's Trade Union League. _______________ "None of the woes predicted by some as sure to follow in the wake of woman suffrage, such as breaking up the home and other dire disasters, have befallen the people of Kansas, but our homes remain intact and happy as before, and Kansas is still prosperous and progressive," says W.J. Babb, Ex-Mayor of Wichita. _______________ "At an anti-suffrage booth a worker, handing her literature to a man walking leisurely by, announced in a loud voice, "We believe woman's place is in the home." The man stopped and gazed at her silently. She extended the literature a little farther, and repeated in rising tones, "We believe woman's place is in the home." "Then, madam, why are you not at home?" the man replied.- Pittsburg Leader. ________________ The nation has been going along half-orphaned, and the time has come when men and women must be political partners as well as matrimonial partners. Twelve States have now attained a condition of political married blessedness.- Mrs. Helen Hoy Greeley. THE WOMAN'S JOURNAL, SEPTEMBER 18, 1915 SUFFRAGE WORK IN THE STATES A compilation of Recent Events in the Movement for Women's Enfranchisement Throughout the Union The time has come when, in order that all women in this country may be politically free, they must be in close touch with one another. More than ever before, the women of each State must know the suffrage situation, not only in their own State, but also in every other State in the Union. There pages of State news are presented as a clearing house for the suffragists of the whole country. Every State will be represented. The readers of The Woman's Journal are invited to send reports and clippings of all suffrage activity in their community; for in order to make this department valuable, a large amount of material from which to choose is needed. Criticism and corrections are invited. Let us watch the work being done in each State in order that we may relate it to our own and to the whole movement. ILLINOIS The State Board has decided that at the annual convention it  will present to the congressional district having the largest number or organizations affiliated with the State Association a banner for good services. The banner will be held for one year or until some district has worked up a larger number of affiliations. In conformity with the bill passed in the last Legislature providing  for a free employment bureau, a woman's department was recently opened. There was an immediate opening for a large number of women and girls who received positions through this new department. The department is in charge of Misses Elizabeth Henneberry, Helen Bennett and Mrs. Elizabeth Mangan. Mrs. L. Brackett Bishop of Chicago, who recently gave a  talk on rare beads for the benefit of the Woman's Journal at the home of Mrs. Ernest Isenbeck in Swampscott, Mass. The friends of Mrs. James W. Morison  are congratulating her upon the election to the presidency of the Chicago Equal Suffrage Association. Others elected were: Mrs. Joseph T. Bowen, 1st vice-president; Miss Caroline Kirkland, 2nd vice-president; Miss Suzette Ryerson, secretary, and Miss Marie Rozet, treasurer Board of Directors, Mesdames George Packard, John Bass, Robert Lovett, M. R. Smith, Charles Hamill, William Blair, R. T. Crane, Tiffany Blake, A. S. Peabody, James Field, Joseph Medill Patterson and Dunlap Smith and Misses Virginia Pope and Cornella Conger. The Woman's Board of the Illinois State Fair Association has invited the members of a number of women's organizations to attend the State Fair at Springfield on Chicago Day, Sept. 22. A number of prominent suffragists will participate in the program of the Woman's Association of Commerce in the Woman's Building, between 2 and 4 P. M. ALABAMA Suffrage sentiment in Baldwin County in the extreme southern part of the State is rapidly increasing, reports Mrs. Mary L. Fisher, president of the Loxley E. S. A. About a year ago the first suffrage league of the county was organized at Loxley with a membership of both men and women. During the past month clubs have been organized at Robertsdale and Foley, and another is expected to be formed soon at Summerdale. MISSOURI Two years ago the Press Chairmen and the St. Louis Press Chairmen of the Suffrage Association attended the Missouri Press Association, one of the largest organizations in the State, and one of the most powerful, and talked suffrage here and there to individual members. They were not invited into the meeting nor asked to speak, and while many editors expressed their belief in the cause, there were others who objects to any suffragists being there even as private parties, and especially to the fact that these women asked suffragists to register their name and distributed literature. This year the Press Chairman is on the regular program of the meeting, and while her subject is not primarily a suffrage topic, the Association President who asked her knows full well that she will never miss any opportunity to sow some suffrage seed. The Press Chairman has also been asked to speak at the Convention of the Southwest Federation of Commercial Clubs, at Cape Girardeau, which is an anti-suffrage stronghold. Heretofore it has been impossible to bring the cause before the commercial organizations, but she will speak on the "Economic Value of the Woman Citizen," and is given free range to make as strong a suffrage appeal as she wishes. At the same time the annual meeting of the Southwest Association of Teachers, the Southwest Association of Farmers, and the District Federation of Women's Clubs will be held. She speaks at a joint session when an audience of 2000 is expected. A new suffrage league has been organized at Bonne Terre with twenty- six members. Mrs. H. H. Hammond is the president. The Carthage Equal Suffrage League is planning to secure the balloon concession at the Jasper County Fair, and hopes thereby to pay for the literature it will distribute among the farmers. They will sell "Votes for Women" balloons and drinking cups. Miss Carolyn B. Sprowl, editor of "Suffrage Sparks," which have appeared in the Mexico Ledger, the Missouri Woman, and the Kansas City Post, and who has won numerous prizes for suffrage articles, has moved from Mexico, Mo., to Salisbury. Since reaching her new home she has organized some suffragists into a league and given enthusiasm to the "weak sisters." Mrs. Alice Curtice Moyer, who spent part of her summer with her daughter in Pennsylvania, is back again into the campaign and will soon go out on the district work. Mrs. Moyer is Field Secretary. St. Louis suffragists are busy with their precinct organization. This work is in charge of Mrs. S. W. Fordyce. The plan is to organize every voting precinct, as the New York suffragists have done. A committee has been appointed in St. Louis whose business it is to know when prominent women and suffragists are passing through the city and endeavor to secure some suffrage speeches from them. Missouri suffragists have raised $200 to defray the expenses of Mrs. Walter McNab Miller, president of the Missouri Equal Suffrage Association, who has gone to speak in the campaign States. This is their contribution to the New Jersey and New York campaign. Before leaving Mrs. Miller made arrangements for the distribution of the initiative petitions, and the various leagues in the State will proceed at once to secure signatures. During her absence the State work will be in charge of Mrs. Charles Passmore, vice- president of the organization, and of Mrs. Henry R. Haight, corresponding secretary. RHODE ISLAND Although suffrage floats were not permitted in the Labor Day Parade at Providence, two automobiles were beautifully decorated at the W.S. A. headquarters with yellow banners, golden-rod and American flags. In these rode Mrs. George E. Dunbar, chairman, Mrs. Jerome M. Fittz, corresponding secretary, Mrs. George F. Rooke and a number of young suffrage friends dressed in white gowns, yellow sashes and yellow hats. The cars proceeded to the center of the city and took a stand near a principal corner. A good-sized crowd soon surrounded them and Mrs. Fittz, Mrs. Dunbar and Mrs. Rooke made speeches. Then the cars moved along to other points, where more speeches were made, while young girls with Woman's Journal caps and stoles sold copies of the paper through the crowd. When the parade finally passed through the streets, at its head, before the line of mounted police, before the dignitaries and the various labor unions, moved one of the suffrage cars with banners flying, while one young girl stood holding "Old Glory," kindly loaned by an old soldier of the Civil War. NORTH DAKOTA North Dakota suffragists feel that their cause was materially advanced by the recent lecture tour through the State of Mrs. William I. Thomas of Chicago, Secretary of the Woman's Peace Party. The meetings were well advertised and large and enthusiastic audiences greeted Mrs. Thomas in every city where she was scheduled to speak. Large numbers waited at the close of the meeting to go up to speak to Mrs. Thomas and ask questions in regard to the peace movement. "Sometimes men say that woman suffrage will destroy the home," said Mrs. Thomas. "The destroyed homes are over there in the countries at war, and woman suffrage is in no way to blame. In fact, I believe if there had been universal woman suffrage the war might have been averted." A life story of Julia Ward Howe, written by her two daughters, Laura E. Richards and Maude Howe Elliot, is appearing in The Delineator, and begins with the October issue. KENTUCKY A souvenir fan covered with clippings from the Journal was given each guest at a reception held recently by the Kenton County Equal Franchise Association at Covington. Millinery parlors on the main street were loaned by a friend and the voiceless speech was operated in the window. Punch was served and copies of the Journal were distributed among the guests. NEBRASKA Dr. Lucile Eaves has resigned her chair as professor of practical sociology in the University of Nebraska to become the director of research work in the Women's Educational and Industrial Union of Boston, and Nebraska suffragists are mourning their loss. Since 1907, Dr. Eaves has been a tireless worker for the general social betterment of Nebraska, especially for the improvement of the conditions of the women of the State. At every session of the Legislature, Dr. Eaves was at hand, alert to guarding the interests of women as best she could. She was the leading member of the committee which prepared the bill which, when enacted into a law, established the present Board of Control. She served on child labor, minimum wage and other commissions, and has done distinguished service on the Board of Charities and Corrections. Dr. Eaves was one of the most valuable workers in Nebraska's 1914 campaign/ In the face of criticism which sometimes amounted to ridicule, Dr. Eaves persisted in her efforts to purify Nebraska theatres. By personally visiting penny arcades, moving picture and vaudeville theatres, and reporting disgraceful conditions often found in these places to public officials and through the press, she succeeded in arousing public censure of the loose censorship and in bringing about a closer vigilance on the part of officials. To investigate social problems in relation to women's vocations and public the results and to aid women in getting positions other than teaching is Dr. Eaves' work in Boston. She will also serve as lecturer on practical, social and economic subjects in Simmons College for women. IOWA The corn contest launched by the Iowa Equal Suffrage Association, offering $10 for the best appeal for a bushel of corn, is meeting with much favor. The contest is open to everyone. ALl contributions should be sent to Corn Contest Committee, Iowa Equal Suffrage Association, Des Moines, by Oct. 1. The call for the forty-fourth annual convention was sent out this week. The convention days, Oct. 20 and 21, will be very full. The Des Moines Suffrage Council will take charge of the entertainment of delegates at private homes during their convention stay. Mrs. Claude A. Baker, 659 Thirty-third street, Des Moines, will be chairman of this feature and will be pleased to receive the names of delegates. The suffragists will be very active during the week of the fashion show at Des Moines. A large show-window will be placed at their disposal as well as a booth at the Coliseum. There will also be Votes for Women gowns, about which there is no little curiosity. Among the recent activities was a suffrage rally at Seymour with Judge H. K. Evans of Corydon as speaker of the day. The Political Equality club of Independence had a booth at the county fair. Visitors were asked to vote on the question of suffrage. Out of 865 votes cast, it was reported that 72 were opposed. At Whiting the the Chautauqua gave opportunity for some good work both in speeches and in suffrage banners and literature. The calls for literature, banners and little suffrage badges increases with each mail and there are many inquiries as regards speakers at a future date. There are signs of effective activity in almost every part of the State. LOUISIANA Louisiana suffragists are putting into the few final days before the constitutional convention all the concentrated wits and energy that their efficient organization can muster. Rallies and meetings, suffrage schools, stump speeches, parlor talks and open air demonstrations follow close upon one another in the attempt to convince the voters and delegates to the convention of the fact that women are people and that mothers, wives and sisters have as much interest in State and city government as the men. A suffrage school conducted by Mrs. E. J. Graham has been a popular feature of the work of the Orleans parish branch of the woman suffrage party, and many pertinent questions relating to legislation on women and children have been discussed. Another feature of the campaign was the suffrage ball game recently arranged by the New Orleans parish. Two nines composed of girls played a preliminary ball game before the regular one between New Orleans and Chattanooga. Before the game the ball players and spectators listened to forceful and interesting arguments in behalf of equal rights and a woman's orchestra contributed to the occassion. Miss Florence Huberwald's speaking tour through Shreveport, under the auspices of the Equal Rights League, has also been potent of good results.300 THE WOMAN'S JOURNAL, SEPTEMBER 18, 1915 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- SPEAKERS BY HUNDREDS ASK VOTES IN FOUR STATES ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Dollar Day Set for Pennsylvania ------- "Dollar Day for Woman Suffrage" has been arranged for Oct. 1, according to a proclamation sent out from State headquarters of the Pennsylvania W. S. A. last week. The plan has already been adopted by New York suffragists, who selected Oct. 1 as their Dollar Day also. To add zest to the dollar- raising in the local leagues, the State organization announced that it would "split even" with the local organizations on each dollar collected. In explaining the idea, Mrs. Frank M. Roessing, State president, said: "This is a practical age. Virtually every man and woman knows that even the most just demands are not granted offhand by the public. They have to be presented and explained, and when they have to be presented and explained to 9,000,000 people, as is the case with the suffrage cause here in Pennsylvania, the cost runs into big figures. Our people appreciate this, and although the great majority have already made tremendous personal sacrifices for the cause, we know that they will not only do their part on 'Dollar Day,' but will urge others to do likewise." --------- Thousands of voters in the cities and towns along the route of the suffrage Liberty Bell have joined in its welcome and have pledged their allegiance to the cause. At Coleraine, in Carbon County, a meeting was held at the entrance to a colliery that outdid in its elements of picturesqueness any political ever held in the State. The little mining settlement, with its single street, emptied itself of men, women and children as the big bell truck, gay with yellow flags, came honking up the steep mountain road into the village. For an instant every dooryard became a mass of faces, then the coal dust flew in every direction as the miners and their families dashed out to meet the bell. Miss Emma MacAlarney, one of the speakers with the bell party, explained why the women of the State want the ballot. "We're with you, Miss," said a brawny miner. "All you folks want is a square deal and you can gamble that we'll give it to you. You're all right." At Scranton large crowds attended the meeting, and local suffragists followed the bell party to their meetings at Dunmore, Archbald, Carbondale, Peckville, Dickson City, Winton an Jessup. -------- At a meeting of the Board of the Equal Franchise Society of Philadelphia, held at their headquarters, Sept. 8, it was unanimously resolved that the following letter, asking for an expression of opinion on woman suffrage, be sent to each of the Philadelphia candidates for the Mayoralty: "The Equal Franchise Society of Philadelphia earnestly requests you to declare your position in reference to the woman suffrage amendment to go before the voters Nov. 2. We would remind you that the political leaders of all the parties have declared for enfranchising the women of this State, among them Senator Penrose, Governor Brumbaugh, Senator Vare, Mr. Vance McCormick, Mr. Roland Morris, Hon. Gifford Pinchot, and Mr. William Draper Lewis. The women of Philadelphia will be glad to have the assurance that you will advocate their enfranchisement." The following replies were immediately received; from Sheldon Potter: "I have long favored woman suffrage and shall vote for the amendment at the election to be held Nov.2;" from George D. Porter: "Please be assured that I have been in the past, and am now in favor of woman suffrage, and that I believe it to be one of the means which will help to eradicate the political evils from which Pennsylvania has been suffering for so many years. It is my sincere hope that the women of Pennsylvania may have an opportunity of sharing in its government in the very near future." --------------------------------------------------------- New Jersey Union Protests Federation Act -------- The Hat Trimmers' Union of Newark, New Jersey, an organization composed entirely of women and officered by women, who, in their own words, "have been capable of running their organization for the benefit of their members since 1902 by raising wages, shortening the hours of labor, demanding sanitary conditions, raising the standard of living and thereby benefiting the whole community," have passed a resolution protesting against the action of the State Federation of Labor in refusing to endorse woman suffrage at its last convention. The Union has resolved "not to affiliate with such a reactionary body as the State Federation of Labor until it recognizes the principle of full citizenship for women." During the Carnival and Fair Week at Vineland, Sept. 1-6, a decorated suffrage booth was one of the most attractive centers on the grounds. Addresses were made by prominent local speakers, including Rev. S. T. Brock, Rev. A. S. Watson, Rev. J. Vitalie, Rev. W. Ewing and former Mayor Conwell. In the Civic Parade suffragists played an important part. Their first feature was the electric car of Miss H. D. Doughty decorated in yellow daisies, with Votes for Women signs on its four sides. Following this was the Goddess of Liberty carrying the American Flag. Four little misses in red, white and blue, each held a corner of the Peace Flag. The twelve States where women now vote were represented by twelve of Vineland's prettiest girls. Following them came New Jersey dressed in black, with hands chained down by a white chain. The part was taken by Miss Mary Clark and won continued applause. -------- Dr. Anna Howard Shaw, president of the National W. S. A., visited Southern New Jersey last week, speaking in Salem on the 7th, Woodbury the 8th, and Camden the 9th. A suffrage automobile parade, led by Dr. Shaw in her yellow car, Eastern Victory, conducted a pilgrimage to Salem. ------- Active suffrage work is being done in the 1st Congressional District under the leadership of Mrs. Laura Gregg Cannon, who was sent to New Jersey by the Western Women Voters' Alliance. Beginning Aug. 29, Mrs. Cannon has held large meetings every day, speaking at National Park, Lindenwold, Camden, Clayton, West Collingswood, Gloucester, Wenonah and Haddonfield. On Aug. 30 headquarters of the 1st district were formally opened a at 812 Broadway, Camden. Mrs. Feickert, the State president, was the principal speaker. Among the speakers who have been working for the Women's Political Union the last few days aer: Senator Helen Ring Robinson of Colorado, Mrs. Agnes M. Jenks, president of the Rhode Island E. S. A., Mrs. F. Kuhn of Gladstone, Mrs. George Bass, president of the Democratic Women's Organization of Chicago, Miss Melinda Scott, president of the N. Y. Women's Trade Union League, Miss Margaret Hinchey, president of the N. Y. Laundry Workers' Union, Mrs. Lois Pratt Babcock and Mrs. Liska Churchill of Denver, Miss Elenore Raoul of Atlanta, Miss Aimée Hutchinson of New York, Mrs. M. J. Reynolds of Newark and Miss Emily Pierson. Art Exhibit to Help Cause in New York Women artists will give an exhibition and sale of works of art to help the suffrage campaign at the Macbeth Gallery, 450 Fifth avenue, New York City, from Sept. 27 to Oct. 16. All the exhibitors are suffragists, and will donate to suffrage one-half of the price received from the sale of any work of art. On the exhibition committee are Mrs. John W. Alexander, Mrs. Albert Herter, Abastenia St. L. Eberle, Anne Goldwaithe, Alice Morgan Wright and Ida Proper. The contributions include twenty bronzes, fifty-two paintings, ten sculptures, one terracotta, four drawings, two miniatures, four etchings, two wood blocks, three pastel drawings, two plasters. Among the local artists who will be represented is Charlotte B. Coman, dean of women painters. She will contribute two paintings. Janet Scudder, Rose O'Neill, Mrs. Jerome Myers, Ethel Plummer, May Wilson Preston, Abastenia St. Leger Eberle, Enid Yandell, Alice Morgan Wright, and Ida Proper will contribute works. One of the speakers who is helping the campaign in Albany is Miss Sarah Muir, a high school teacher of Lincoln, Neb. Miss Muir was given leave of absence by her school board for the New York campaign, because, they said, "It is a great thing for a teacher to take part in such a vital civic movement as the woman suffrage campaign, she will be a better and broader teacher for having spent the tow months in such work." A torchlight demonstration was given last Saturday night by the Women's Political Union in the 16th Senatorial District. In a blaze of purple, green and white torchlights, the colors of the Union, with wagons decorated with Japanese lanterns and huge signs bearing the words, "Vote 'Yes' on Woman Suffrage, November 2," the suffragists stopped at corners in the district, answered questions, and campaigned in true political style. Boy Scouts, under direction of Mrs. and Miss Ballinger, furnished the music. Last week, in Jefferson County, was a busy one. Monday morning the car put in the Labor Day parade by the Watertown Suffrage League was conceded to be the most attractive feature of the parade and received enthusiastic cheers all along the line. At the Jefferson County Fair the suffrage booth was invariably surrounded by crowds, and Miss Lou Rogers, cartoonist, held a crowd of over a thousand people as long as she could talk. When the rain twice compelled her to cease, the crowd immediately reassembled as soon as the weather permitted her to resume. The business men of the city held a carnival in connection with the fair, Thursday night being scheduled for an auto parade. The West Side Suffrage Club was prevented from putting in a car by unforseen circumstances, but the Watertown League was indomitable and determined to have a car in the parade. They began Wednesday evening to plan a car. As most of the workers had to be at the fair, the president of the League sent an S. O. S. call for help to her neighbors, and these busy women spent Wednesday evening and Thursday making yellow paper roses and decorating the car, which was finished at 7 o'clock, the parade beginning at 8. The car thus became neighborhood car, regardless of suffrage lines, and it was the pride of the whole neighborhood that the car not only took the first prize of thirty dollars, but was one of the most beautiful cars that was ever in any parade. --------------------------------------------------------------- The Bay State Answer on Liquor -------- The Massachusetts Woman Suffrage Association has authorized the following statement regarding the Massachusetts Liquor League's activity in the Anti-Suffrage Campaign: Our opponents are trying to make it appear that we are identified with two elements in the political life of our State that are irreconcilably opposed to each other--the prohibition element and the liquor element. Mr. Frank Foxcroft, official advocate of the Anti-Suffrage Association, is trying to link up Woman suffrage with the so called "liquor interests." The Massachusetts Liquor League, on the other hand, is busily attacking woman suffrage and working officially in the interests of the Anti-Suffrage Association. The Liquor League takes an opposite view from that of Mr. Foxcroft and contends that we are the enemies of liquor. They are soliciting funds from liquor dealers to defeat the Suffrage Amendment. How Mr. Foxcroft can reconcile himself to his Anti-Suffrage and Prohibition attitude when the Massachusetts Liquor League is so closely identified with Anti-Suffrage is hard to understand. It may be that Mr. Foxcroft doesn't know of the Anti-Suffrage-Liquor League combination. If so, we give him this public notice that such a combination exists and we offer him an opportunity to retract his recent statements that our Association is opposed to Prohibition. Our Association does not take stand against Prohibition, neither does it take a stand for Prohibition. We have only plank in our platform, and that is 'Votes for Women." We are non-partisan and must remain so. There is a Prohibition party ticket before the voters of Massachusetts this Fall that will handle the Prohibition question as a party question. While we welcome the vote of every Prohibitionist in the State, we have thousands of loyal friends in every other party and look to them for votes. We want all the votes we can honestly get, and we propose to get them by adhering strictly to our 65-year-old attitude as a non-partisan organization. No fair minded man in the State will ask us to do otherwise. Why has the Massachusetts Liquor League officially identified itself with the Anti-Suffrage Campaign? We think the Women's Christian Temperance Union, the Catholic Total Abstinence Society, the Massachusetts Total Abstinence Society, the Anti-Saloon League, the Prohibitionists, in fact every voter in Massachusetts, would like to know the truth about the Anti-Suffrage Association's most active friend, the Massachusetts Liquor League. Massachusetts Woman Suffrage Association. By Gertrude Halladay Leonard, Chairman Executive Board. --------- At the meeting of the Berkshire County Committee for the further extension of equal suffrage, which was held at the home of Mrs. Walter Prichard Eaton, in Stockbridge, last week, plans were made for several important speakers who will speak in Berkshire in the near future for the cause. Among them are Prof. Charles Zeublin, who is expected within a month, and ex-Lieut.-Gov. Morgan of Kansas. --------- Fully 2500 people gathered about the steps of the Holyoke public library Saturday evening of last week to hear the address on equal suffrage given by Dr. Anna Howard Shaw. E. S. Alden, president of the State branch of the American Federation of Labor, introduced Dr. Shaw, prefacing the introduction with a brief outline of the position of organized labor upon the equal suffrage question and telling how the Connecticut branch had endorsed the movement. ---------- The Men's League for Woman Suffrage have arranged automobile speaking tours of the State from now until election time. Field Secretary Clark of Worcester, and William McGillicuddy of Boston are touring the western counties and speaking to large crowds in out-of-door meetings. At Northampton last week President M. L. Burton of Smith College, who is a member of the League's advisory board, presided. The North Adams meeting was in charge of J. Bernard Boland. A Men's League was recently formed at Natick, with Norman A. Dubois as chairman. A good deal of suffrage enthusiasm was created by Mrs. Lewis J. Johnson, president of the Cambridge Poltical Equality Union, in open air meetings at which she spoke recently in Natick, Hopkinton, Ashland and Framingham. --------- The Democratic City Committee of Lawrence lately published in the city papers conspicuous advertisements reminding all unregistered men that woman suffrage is to come before the voters in November, and urging them to register in order to vote upon that question. --------- "Everywhere we find that party politics and organized vice are opposing woman suffrage, and where women have the vote these two elements are being made to suffer," says Dr. Mary Stewart, Dean of women at the University of Montana.THE WOMAN'S JOURNAL, SEPTEMBER 18, 1915 OHIO -------- The 30th annual convention of the State Woman Suffrage Association will be held in Cleveland, Nov. 11 and 12. It will be a two days' meeting, the first evening being devoted entirely to business and the second to committee work. On the 11th there wills be a banquet for all delegates and visitors, given by the Woman Suffrage Party of Greater Cleveland, at which Mrs. Snowden will be the speaker. One hour of the 12th will be devoted to the memory of Elizabeth Cady Stanton and another hour will be given to the reports of the Ohio people who have been working in the campaign States. Owing to the pressure of business, most of the time of the convention will be given over to business matters. -------- The Franklin County Woman Suffrage Association arranged a Woman's Day at the State Fair at Columbus last week. They had a tent for the distribution of literature and the selling of refreshments. They had a procession with band and speaking afterwards and great good was done. -------- The newest suffrage organization in Ohio is the one at Marysville, of which Mrs. Nancy Houston is president. This was organized last week by Mrs. Harriet Taylor Upton. -------- The vicious forces of Ohio have initiated a measure providing for the partial nullification of the initiative and referendum. It provides that any question having been submitted twice cannot be resubmitted within six years. It is believed this is aimed especially at the suffragists, for although these forces are opposed to all temperance measures they are much more afraid of the suffrage question. An association opposing the passage of this measure has been formed and their argument is signed by Mayor Baker, Percy Tetlow for the Labor Union, Mr. Taber for the Grange, Herbert Bigelow and Wayne B. Wheeler for the Anti-Saloon League. Great fears are entertained on the part of Ohio suffragists that this measure will pass. Of course if all labor men, all the Anti-Saloon League men, all the I. and R. men and all the Grangers vote against it, it will not pass, but experience shows that good people are indifferent about putting their goodness where it will be good and bad people are ever awake. -------- WEST VIRGINIA -------- Harrisville has one of the liveliest organizations in the State. During institute week, just passed, the town was decorated with suffrage pennants, and a most striking window display was made with map, posters, and dolls dressed to represent the enfranchised States and countries. The suffrage associations gave a most successful reception, in honor of the teachers attending the Institute. Lewis County came into line this week, under the efficient leadership of Mrs. Allie Jackson, of Jane Lew. Mrs. Deborah Knox Livingston, National Superintendent of Franchise department for the W. C. T. U., will make a ten days' tour of West Virginia this month under the auspices of the State W. C. T. U. A meeting at which Mrs. Livingston will be the speaker, will be one of the features of the Methodist Conference, in Parkersburg during the week of Sept. 20. Plans for the State Suffrage Convention to be held in Huntington the 16th, 17th, and 18th are progressing satisfactorily. Word has just been received from Mrs. Eugene Warren, leader of the Huntington Association, that entertainment will be provided for all delegates desiring it. Every suffragist is urged to attend this convention and gain the inspiration it will bring. -------- Miss Alice McChestney of Charleston, and Dr. Harriett B. Jones of Glenndale, who have for the past six weeks been meeting Teachers' Institutes, in the interest of child labor, and anti tuberculosis, respectively report that suffrage sentiment is growing with almost unbelievable rapidity. A large number of the Counties passed suffrage resolutions at their Teachers' Institutes. Mrs. Lynn Haines, wife of the National Voters' League, of Washington, will assist in the campaign during October, as will Mrs. Mary E. Craigie of Buffalo, and Mrs. Wesley Martin Stoner of Washington, D. C. The situation in West Virginia is extremely encouraging, and the State Association is sure the amendment will carry next year, if enough workers and money can be obtained. Lack of funds is handicapping the work greatly. Any persons who wish to contribute to the campaign, are urged to send a donation, either to the State headquarters, Parkersburg, or to Miss Carrie C Zane, Wheeling. -------- CONNECTICUT -------- The Annual Convention of the Connecticut Woman Suffrage Association will be held this year again in Hartford. This was decided at the meeting of the Executive Board Sept. 15. Committees were appointed to attend to the various details of the convention, the calls for which will be issued within a few days. This will be the third time that the convention has been held in Hartford. Before that it was held at New Haven, Bridgeport and Greenwich. One reason for holding it in Hartford is the fact that the large and convenient headquarters of the State Association are in that city. Hartford is also the most convenient and central place to be reached by delegates from all parts of the State. Great earnestness has been put into the work with the granges, and suffrage speakers have been heard at grange meetings in most of the Connecticut towns. Mrs. John Allen of Saybrook has been instrumental in getting a hearing before many meetings. This work is felt to be of importance as the question will come up for endorsement before the State Grange in the coming winter. -------- The Connecticut Branch of the Congressional Union has been endeavoring to place the demand for a federal amendment before the Senators and Congressmen, and with the exception of Senator Brandegee the deputations have been received with the greatest courtesy and readiness. Congressman Freeman in particular thanked and congratulated them on the dignified and courteous manner in which they were carrying out their campaign. Senator Brandegee on the other hand has steadfastly refused even to hear the arguments of the suffragists, and gave his reply to the newspapers before his answer reached them. He refused point blank to receive a deputation and said that his mind was made up and that no argument could change it. In reply Mrs. Ascough issued a statement claiming for all constituents of an elected representative the right to be received in deputation and also asking the pertinent question whether a man who was incapable by his own confession of weighing new evidence and arguments and of changing his opinions if proper reasons for so doing presented themselves was a fit man to represent any constituency. -------- TENNESSEE -------- The annual convention of the Tennessee Equal Suffrage Association, of which Mrs. James M. McCormack is president, is expected to meet early in December, just before the National Convention in Washington. Chattanooga has extended a formal invitation to the State Executive Board to hold the annual convention in that city. Officers were elected at the annual convention last year, and inasmuch as the constitution provides fora two-year term of office, there will be no election this year. Miss Catherine J. Wester, treasurer of the Association, conducted a suffrage booth at th East Tennessee Fair at Sweetwater, Sept. 14-17, and will also have one at the Morristown Fair, Sept. 27-30. These booths will be conducted on a purely business basis, the concessions to sell soft drinks, ice cream, etc., having been bought at the regular rate. The booths will be decorated, and suffrage literature and membership cards distributed. At Sweetwater, which is new suffrage ground, Mrs. T. C. Ervin and Miss Frances Purcell of Chattanooga assisted Miss Wester; at Morristown, the Equal Suffrage Club of that city will join forces. All profits go to the work of organizing the State. -------- Miss Ernestine Noa, president of the Chattanooga E. S. A., will use her new automobile in organization work in and about Chattanooga this fall. -------- Mrs. C. E. Lucky, vice-president for East Tennessee, reports the work in upper East Tennessee progressing nicely, with September promising many new clubs in the immediate vicinity of Knoxville. At Rogersville Hon. George L. Berry, president of the International Printing Pressmen's and Assistants' Union of North America, is an active member of the State association and has promised his assistance there. -------- Miss Margaret Ervin, chairman of legislation, returns from an extended business trip in the North about the middle of September, when she will devote two or three weeks' time to organization work in East Tennessee. -------- Mrs. George Fort Milton, vice-president of the Chattanooga E. S. A., is the mother of a little daughter born Sept. 6. Chattanooga suffragists presented the new suffrage recruit with a silver loving cup. Miss Corinne, her older sister, is the youngest member of the Chattanooga association, and one of its heaviest contributors, financially. Mrs. Milton is the wife of the editor of the Chattanooga News, also an ardent suffragist and an officer in the Men's League. -------- Vice-President at Large Miss Sarah Ruth Frazier is expected home from Frazier Springs the latter part of September to take active charge of the extension work for the association. -------- Mrs. John M. Kenny, campaign chairman of the Joint Campaign Committee, was invited to address organized labor on equal suffrage at its annual outing in Glendale Park, Nashville, on the afternoon of Labor Day and accepted. Other speakers were Senator Luke Lea, David Hanly, president of the Trades and Labor Council, and Albert E. Hill, speaker of the State Senate. A committee from the Nashville E. S. A. wearing Votes for Women sashes sold the Woman's Journal and suffrage buttons and passed out literature through the audience. A favorable change in their suffrage attitude was noticeable after the speeches of Mrs. Kenny and Senator Lea. "The committee included Mrs. W. J. Morrison, general chairman; Miss Elizabeth Breen, executive Secretary; Miss C. Agnes Kuhn, chairman of literature; Misses Binford, Barksdale, Ratterman, Edmonson, Clark and Mrs. Kimbrough. -------- Mrs. D. T. Kimbrough has organized leagues recently at Hartsville, Mrs. A. J. Donoho, president; at Dixon Springs, Mrs. Thomas Beazly, president; and at Centerville, Miss Inez Shipp, president. -------- Nov. 16 has been selected as the date when Congressman Byrns will be called upon at Hotel Hermitage. Last week Mrs. Guilford Dudley of Nashville, Mrs. Walter C. Jackson of Murfreesboro and Mrs. Kenny addressed the first suffrage gathering held in Fayetteville. Afterward a suffrage league was organized with Mrs. N. O. Wallace president and Mrs. George A. Jarvis secretary. -------- VIRGINIA -------- The Norfolk Equal Suffrage League took part in the Labor Day parade with two automobiles decorated in suffrage colors, Votes for Women banners and parts of the Voiceless Speech relating to women and labor. In one car rode a mother with two children and their colored nurse, with the placard in front, "Women want the vote to protect their homes and children." -------- WHY WOMEN OUGHT TO DESIRE THE BALLOT By JAMES FREEMAN CLARKE Sent gratis (no charge whatever). Address Miss L. Freeman Clarke, 91 Mt. Vernon St., Boston, Mass. Please state the number of copies desired. "The best play for propaganda and fun." "BACK OF THE BALLOT" A WOMAN SUFFRAGE FARCE IN ONE ACT BY GEORGE MIDDLETON, author of NOWADAYS, POSSESSION, TRADITION, EMBERS, ETC. (especially written for amateurs. Low royalty to suffrage organizations.) Address all communications to SAMUEL FRENCH, 30 West 38th Street, New York City. Price 25 cents postpaid. 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"A Statement by Judge Lindsey," "An Object Lesson," "Think on These Things," and "The Meaning of the Suffrage Map."300 THE WOMANS JOURNAL, SEPTEMBER [1?, 1?1?] ----------- SOUTHERN WOMEN DISOWN CHIVALRY Find It No Protection in Atlanta From Necessity of Leaving Home to Work Southern women find that chivalry has not protected them from the necessity of laboring outside the home, and they do not want any plea of "Southern chivalry" to deprive them of the right to vote. Here is a list of just a few of the women workers of one Georgia city. There are: Between 5,000 and 6,000 women stenographers in Atlanta. Over 1,000 factory workers. Between 700 and 800 teachers. One thousand sales girls on Whitehall street alone. About 600 telephone operators. There are professional women: doctors, nurses, architects, artists, musicians, managers of business affairs. ----------- GOMPERS URGES LABOR TO HELP In Official Bulletin Says Industrial Freedom Will Be Deferred Till Women Vote Declaring that a solution of the problem of industrial freedom rests upon every toiler having a role in the fixing of working conditions. Samuel Gompers, president of the American Federation of Labor, in an official bulletin issued from New York Sept. 14, urged organized labor to fight for woman suffrage. "Women cannot assume equal rights with free men," he said, "in the industrial struggle, while classified with idiots and irresponsibles in political affairs. The ballot cannot be denied them. Industrial freedom is not a sex problem; it is a human problem. Men and women work side by side, and until both have a voice in the establishment of working conditions the problem will not be settled Men workers will find women workers exploited against them just as long as women are denied responsibility as members of the political society. "As a matter of justice, working women demand the ballot. They demand a right to participate in the determination of political affairs because they are affected by the determinations. The ballot will bring power because it will bring full citizenship. "There is no easy way, but if anything in life is worth while, it is the beautiful ideal of a national individual ordering his or her life on full acceptance of the opportunities and the limitations of freedom. Protection and resignation may offer immediate relief, but they are not freedom. "Men must join the women in the effort to solve their common problem or they will find women used against them as competitors." "I come from the civilized State of Illinois, where women vote," said Dr. Gunsaulus, of Chicago, in the course of a recent speech, "The America of Tomorrow." Dr. Joseph S. Kornfeld, quoting these words during Suffrage Day at the Ohio State Fair, said: "Many of Dr. Gunsaulus' remarks evoked generous applause, but this one statement was received with intense enthusiasm." I would be ashamed not to be willing to accord women the same privilege under the law that I have myself. -- Representative Shropshire of Tennessee. ----------- HOME INTACT IN SUFFRAGE STATES William Black After Tour of West Reports It Is Not Demolished Nor Women Impaired After a tour of the West that included every State where woman suffrage is established, William Harman Black, former commissioner of accounts of New York City, reports that the home has not been demolished nor men forced to do women's work, "The clinging vine," says Mr. Black, "continues to cling and vote alongside of the sturdy oak, nor has the sturdy oak been impaired. There is no compulsion about voting. Women in the western states are not compelled to vote any more than are the men, but they generally do vote just as do the men, because they have some principle to express by the ballot. The people in the woman suffrage States have had experience. They have tried it and liked it. And they would not change back." ---------- ANOTHER CASE OF ANTI'S FICTION Pathetic Picture of Spokane Woman Juror and Neglected Child Flagrantly Misrepresented A picture of a woman juror in Spokane, Wash., forced to have her child brought to the courthouse in order that she might nurse it has recently been drawn by anti-suffragists, Mrs. Oliphant in particular. The authority is the Spokesman Review. When Dr. Anna H. Shaw wired Judge William A. Huneke, who presided over the court in question, she received the following reply: "Under our law any woman can be excused from jury duty by simply saying that she refuses to serve because of her sex. The lady in question said nothing to anybody at the time about haviang a nursing child until after the jury retired to consider the case. Had she mentioned the fact when she was being examined as to her qualifications the attorneys certainly, would not have retained her on the jury." Judge Huneke says that, as a matter of fact, the child was not brought to the courtroom because of inclement weather. ---------- WHAT'S THE MATTER WITH KANSAS? Kansas women have voted on all municipal affairs since 1887 and have had full suffrage since 1912. Kansas has only 2 per cent. of illiteracy. Kansas has a death rate of only 10 to 1,000. Kansas has a prison population of only 740 of whom 40 per cent. were non-residents of the State. Kansas' bank deposits have increased in the last ten years from $100,000,000 to $230,000,000. Kansas' State tax three years ago amounted to less than .036 an acre on the average. The bonded indebtedness of Kansas is less than ten cents each for every person in the State. Twenty-eight counties did not have a jail prisoner during all of 1914. Forty-eight counties did not send a person to the penitentiary that year. Seventy eight counties did not have an insane patient last year. Twelve counties have not called a jury to try a criminal case in years. Twenty counties do not have a prisoner in the penitentiary. Eighteen counties have no poor farms. Thirty-five counties have no use for poor farms because they did not have a single indigent in their counties last year. Kansas had but fourteen children paupers cared for by the State in 1914. ----------- WOMAN OFFICIAL ACTS AS MAYOR Mrs. Estelle Lawton Lindsey First Woman in Country to Enjoy Big Honor Mrs. Estelle Lawton Lindsey, the woman member of the Los Angeles City Council, acted as mayor one day last week when all other officers qualified to act were out of town. Mrs. Lindsey was the first woman to enjoy such an honor in cities of the first class in the country. "No consequent damage to the city's interest is reported," comments the Springfield Republican. "Women in suffrage States have not been given to rushing for office, but they seem to have been able for the most part to discharge their duties with credit when they have held office." ---------- WOMAN SENATOR SUES FOR LIBEL Helen Ring Robinson Indignantly Refutes Charge of Racetrack Vote in Colorado Senate State Senator Helen Ring Robinson, of Colorado, has instituted through Arthur T. Vanderbilt, a Newark attorney, a libel suit against the publisher of the Summit Herald, of New Jersey, and demands $5,000 as damages. In its issue of Aug. 6 the Summit Herald published a letter signed by Barrett Crandall, which was devoted to discrediting woman suffrage and contained the following paragraph: "The State which has the most savage conflict between capital and labor is Colorado, which has had woman suffrage since 1893. In this same State racetrack gambling has just been re-established with an income to the State treasury this year of $140,000, introduced into the Senate by a woman Senator -- Helen Ring Robinson." As soon as this article was brought to her attention, Senator Robinson replied indignantly that the statement was untrue and gave the number of the page in the Senate Journal on which her vote against this bill was recorded. Several newspapers at once published a correction of Mr. Crandall's misstatement, but others failed to do so, among these being the Summit Herald. ---------- LAST LAUGHS (From Alice Duer Miller in the New York Tribune) "There is," says the New York Times, editorially, in speaking of legislation in New York State, "a continual, strong, selfish movement to give exemptions and privileges to favored classes, rich in votes." This is very confusing. We have always understood from the Times that there was only one favored class in the community, and that was voteless. Furthermore, that its voteless condition was what made it favored. - - - The Decline of Chivalry in Illinois The State Board of Administration in Illinois has decreed that in future women in State institutions shall receive the same pay as men for the same work. Thus does the ballot drag women downward. - - - The Same Old Method One of our great dailies pleads with suffragists not to trouble Washington with the affairs of women when Congress has really important matters to consider, like taxation and defence. When everything else fails and women seem really likely to win, if you appeal to their unselfishness you can sometimes get the prize away from them. - - - Comments on the Stay-at-Home Strike It is not always given to us to enjoy The Times editorials, but we did approve of its comment on the suffragists' suggestion of one-day-in-the-home for all women. It said: "A promise by everybody never to say again that woman's place is home would be a small price to pay for escape from the effects of such a strike. Let's make it." - - - The World on the other hand, felt very angry about it. It said that such an idea was foolish and lawless, and went on to threaten us with section 6, Article 54 of the Penal Code, by which it is made a misdemeanor for two or more people "to commit any act injurious to public health, public morals, trade, etc." Evidently it is not woman's duty to stay in the home; but foolish, lawless and injurious to public health and morals for her to do so. We were the more deceived! And the president of the antis tells us that the antis didn't say that woman's place was the home. We knew they didn't act so. - - - She adds that the suffragists had a very unusual publicity man. Very. It's a woman. ---------- ALASKA WOMEN VOTE FOR RIGHT Governor Strong Declares Woman's Vote Cast On Side of Progress and Morality In expressing to the Empire State Campaign Committee his hope that New York will soon be added to the suffrage States, Gov. Strong, of Alaska, says: "Woman suffrge in Alaska, though but two years old, is an unqualified success. The operation of the law has not been besmirched the women of Alaska; it has not unsexed them nor caused them to take on 'unwomanly attributes,' or unfitted them to become wives and mothers, or to attend to their domestic duties generally. And their votes, as a rule, are cast on the side of progress and morality. To the votes of the women of Alaska may be ascribed the crystallization of public sentiment against the liquor traffic in the territory. As a matter of fact, in my opinion, there is not one logical argument against the enfranchisement of women. Those who oppose it must be living in a past age unmindful of the fact that the world of progress and efficiency moves steadily forward. Old prejudices and traditions must give way, for the new wine of democracy won't be contained in the old bottles of prejudice and tradition. "The women of Alaska were given the right to vote without asking for it. They are exercising it wisely and well, patriotically, and for the moral uplift of the territorial citizenship, just as intelligently as their fathers, husbands or brothers. The male alien is admitted to citizenship after a residence of five years in the United States, if he be found eligible; and to deny to the women of this Republic the privilege thus accorded to the 'free and oppressed of all nations' is to my mind a brutal admission of musty prejudice, and indicates a lack of knowledge of the rights due the women of the nation." LUNCHEON HONORS WOMAN WORKER Mrs. O. H. P. Belmont Greeted By 3,000 Delegates at Voter's Convention, San Francisco The women voters' convention of the Congressional Union was held in San Francisco this week. About 3,000 women attended a luncheon in honor of Mrs. O. H. P. Belmont at the opening session, according to press dispatches which came as the Woman's Journal went to press. Mrs. Fremont Alder, acting as toastmistress, announced that she had been converted to the suffrage causing during the last three weeks. Dr. Ya Mi Kim, a Chinese suffragist, said that a recent reconstruction period was developing in China. "Chinese women," she said, "are learning the value of the public assemblage." "The Western woman with the power of the ballot will give to her enslaved sister justice and freedom," said Mrs. O. H. P. Belmnt in her welcoming speech. "The union of this sisterhood of women voters is the power politically of the near future." OLDEST WOMAN WANTS TO VOTE Mrs. Mary Sage at Age of 107 Says One Ambition Is to Live to Cast Vote When Mrs. Mary Sage of Darrowsville, N. Y., 107 years old, signed a yellow slip endorsing woman suffrage, the oldest woman in New York State went on record for suffrage. Mrs. Sage has always been a suffragist and has always believed that some day the women of New York State would be granted the franchise. "Of course, I haven't very many years to live," says Mrs. Sage, "but my one ambition is to live long enough to cast a vote." ------- Dr. Aletta Jacobs of Amsterdam, the well-known Dutch Suffragist, arrived in this country recently.[*[89]*] THE WHITE HOUSE, WASHINGTON. September 20, 1915. Memorandum for the President: The Superintendent of police of the Dis- trict of Columbia is in receipt of a request from the National Congressional Union for Woman's Suffrage for permission to hold a "street fete" on Saturday, October 2nd, between the hours of 4:00 P.M, and midnight, on JACKSON PLACE, between Pennsylvania Avenue and H Street, N.W. The Congressional Union desires to put up stands and sell peanuts, pop- corn, soft drinks, etc.; have street singing, dancing, etc. On account of the proximity of Jackson Place to the White House, the Superintendent of Police - before acting on this request - desires to know other or not there is objection to it by the President or any member of his family. No objection W.W. Sergeant [[??]] advised. 58012 ackgd 9/24/15 432 Hawthorne Court, Madison, Wis. September 23, 1915. [*[89]*] Mr. Joseph P. Tumulty, Secretary to President Wilson, Washington, D.C. Dear Sir: I write to suggest that the President make one of his gracious speeches to the women of New Jersey who are seeking the right of suffrage when he goes to vote at the Primaries. The young women of this country are coming out of Universities and Colleges and various training schools overflowing with ideas, interested in everything pertaining to national and state matters and shortly they will be be- seiging the Government for a chance to assist in national affairs. The frogs in the kneading troughs of EGypt will not be a circumstance to the women of this country in all matters pertaining to the best interests of the people and the welfare of the Nation. The President can easily make himself the most popular man in the world by graciously considering the demands and aspirations of the women of the United States. This is merely a suggestion from one who has had a long and varied experience in public affairs. Very truly yours, Anna N. Kendall. 58013ease send all Checks made out to the Women's Political Union WOMEN'S POLITICAL UNION OF NEW JERSEY EQUAL SUFFRAGE VOTES FOR WOMEN Women's Political Union of New Jersey HEADQUARTERS: 79 HALSEY STREET, NEWARK, N. J. TELEPHONE 3150 MULBERRY OFFICERS President, MRS. MINA C. VAN WINKLE, Newark Vice-Presidents MISS JULIA S. HURLBUT, Morristown MRS. E. T. LUKENS, Oxford MRS. H. R. REED, Leonia MRS. W. H. GARDNER, Hammonton Miss Edna C. WYCKOFF, Highstown MRS. R. T. NEWTON, Nutley MISS LOUISE ANTRIM, Merchantville MRS. ROBERT IRVING, Haddonfield MRS. E. A. ALBRIGHT, Roselle MRS. CARL VAIL, Ridgewood MISS LOUISE CONNOLLY, Summit MISS LORA E. PALMER, Spring Lake Treasurer MRS. STEWART HARTSHORN, Short Hills Financial Secretary MRS. AMELIA MOORFIELD, Newark Recording Secretary MISS SARA CROWELL, Newark Executive Secretary MRS. M. J. REYNOLDS, Newark Chairman of Finance MRS. R. B. HALLEY, Rahway Legislative Chairman MRS. PHILIP MCKIM GARRISON, West Orange Chairman House Committee MISS ANNE SKINNER Legislative Secretary MRS. R. T. NEWTON, Nutley Congressional Secretary MISS JULIA S. HURLBUT, Morristown Labor Union Executive Secretary MRS. ELLA REEVE BLOOR, Ohio Field Organizers MISS ALYSE GREGORY MISS EMILY PIERSON ADVISORY BOARD Mr. William Fellowes Morgan Hon. Charles O'Connor Hennessy Rev. Henry R. Rose Dr. Addison B. Poland Mr. Jesse Lynch Williams Rev. Charles S. Kemble Mr. Frank H. Sommer Rev. J. J. McKeever Mr. Henry Carless Mr. Frank W. Smith Mr. Arthur R. Rule Mr. A. W. MacDougall Mr. Richard Stevens Rev. Edgar Swan Wiers Mr. Everett Colby Prof. J. C. Monaghan Mr. J. A. H. Hopkins Mr. John Cotton Dana Mr. Frederick L. Hoffman Dr. Charles L. Thompson Mr. Edward D. Page Dr. William E. Bohn Mr. L. H. Sage Rev. James Moore Mr. Theodore Gottlieb Mr. Clinton E. Fisk Mr. Julius Grunow Mr. Anthony Spair Mr. Eugene F. Kinkead Mr. Fillmore Condit Mr. George H. Goebel [*ACK'D SEP 27 1915 T.M.H.*] [*THE WHITE HOUSE SEP 26 1916 RECEIVED*] His Excellency, Hon. Woodrow Wilson, President of the United States Dear sir:– Thousands of women of all classes have given years of toil and generous financial help to bring to an issue in the state of New Jersey, the question of equal suffrage. We are now awaiting the decision of the people with deep concern. All of the vicious social and political interests have combined to defeat us. It is when we take our question to the people at the street corners and at big mass meetings that we realize the extent of the sympathy that exists for our movement. [*89*] [*58014*]If there were no machine-controlled vote we would win hands down in New Jersey. Our women know that you are overwhelmed with problems of vast import to the world and that anything additional added to your already heavy burden may prove an annoyance. This letter would not be written were it not for the fact that a word from you can give us victory on October the nineteenth. Will you not kindly speak that word at our final mass- meeting in Krueger's Auditorium on Saturday, October the sixteenth at eight o'clock in the evening? Another speaker will be Rabbi Stephen Wise. If you withhold your favorable statement on equal suffrage — it means another seven years of toil and struggle for the womanhood of your state. Respectfully, Mina C. Van Winkle, President Sept. twenty-fourth [*58015*][*89*][*[89]*] Lucien Hugh Alexander Attorney and Counsellor at Law 713-714 Arcade Building Philadelphia [*Ackgd 9/30/15*] Sea Girt N J 25 Sept / 15 Dear Mr. Tumulty I shall be obliged if you will get the enclosed before the President as speedily as circumstances warrant. Would he consent to be one of the organizers of the Lawyers League for Woman Suffrage and make his doing so a medium for expressing his views upon the subject, do not – I beg of you – feel under any obligation to have his letter reach me in advance of your giving copy to the press. Please do not bother to acknowledge receipt of my letter in advance of the President's action upon it. Hoping that you have been very well this strenuous summer Sincerely yours Lucien H. Alexander I shall be in Sea Girt all next week, either there or in N.Y.; but the President's reply will reach me most quickly at Sea Girt Hon. Joseph P. Tumulty Secretary to the President [*58016*][*89*] Elihu Root, NY [William H. Taft, Connecticut,] President FREDERICK E. WADHAMS, NEW YORK, Treasurer GEORGE WHITELOCK, MARYLAND, Secretary AMERICAN BAR ASSOCIATION ORGANIZED 1878 MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE SIMEON E. BALDWIN, CONN. JAMES M. BECK, N. Y. JOSEPH H. CHOATE, N. Y. JACOB M. DICKINSON, N. Y. EDGAR H. FARRAR, LA. LAWRENCE MAXWELL, O. FRANK B. KELLOG, MINN.. T. A. HAMMOND, GA. LYNN HELM, CAL. GARDINER LATHROP, ILL. FREDERICK W. LEHMANN, MO. CHARLES F. LIBBY, ME. ALTON B. PARKER, N. Y. GEORGE T. PAGE, ILL. GEORGE R. PECK, ILL. JOSEPH W. O'HARA, O. FRANCIS RAWLE, PA. THOMAS W. SHELTON, VA. MOORFIELD STOREY, MASS. SELDEN P. SPENCER, MO. HENRY ST. GEORGE TUCKER, VA. EDMUND WETMORE, N. Y. SYDNEY R. WRIGHTINGTON, MASS. LUCIENT HUGH ALEXANDER, PA. CHAIRMAN [ARCADE BUILDING, PHILADELPHIA] Sea Girt, N. J. 25 September 1915 Honorable Woodrow Wilson, Lawyer, The White House, Washington DC Dear Mr. President: Permit me to bring home to you what you said in your great 1910 address at the point I mark "A" in my enclosed quotation from same. See also views of Judge Parker at "B." Should not lawyers, as lawyers — you as the American lawyer in a more exalted state than any other — speak out and advise the voting public re this vitally important issue of woman suffrage. Now is the crisol moment. I am just undertaking with a small committee of leading lawyers the quick organization (of course wholly distinct from the A.B.A.) of a "Lawyers League for Woman Suffrage" to be national in scope. The women I am convinced should have our aid and not have to make the fight so much by themselves. Will you not, in your individual capacity as a lawyer, now voice your sentiments upon the question, and consent to be one of the organizers in association with such men as Alton B. Parker, former Judge Dimner Beeber (lately President Union League of Philadelphia [*58017*]II Philadelphia) &c &c? Should you do so in your usual powerful cogent style you will, I am firmly convinced, be the determining factor in swinging New Jersey into the suffrage column, and incidentally securing for her thru all future history the distinction of being the first of the 13 original states to grant equal suffrage to all her citizens — a no mean honor! And if New Jersey (which is doubtful now) so votes, New York and Pennsylvania will be sure to follow suit, and perhaps Massachusetts. Possibly this request to join, in your individual capacity as a lawyer, in organizing the Lawyers League for Woman Suffrage will afford you a graceful — perhaps opportune — means of disclosing your position. Personally I have no doubt — because I know your character — as to where you stand upon this question as a state issue, notwithstanding that you declined to lead with respect to it as a Federal question. The rub is that the public at large do not know where you stand. With my best regards Sincerely yours Lucien H. Alexander This letter, I need hardly say, you may be sure will never be given out for publication.[*[89]*] [*50,000 of this leaflet went to lawyers in 1914 100,000 will go out next month LHA*] AMERICAN BAR ASSOCIATION ORGANIZED 1876 MEMBERS 191[4]5 [8,122] 10,058 Elihu Root NY [William H. Taft,] President [New Haven, Conn.] Frederick E. Wadhams, Treasurer Albany, N. Y. George Whitelock, Secretary Baltimore, MD. Do lawyers as lawyers, owe a debt to the nation and to their profession? If so, how better may they discharge it, in part at least, than by service as members of their profession's great national organization? SOME OPINIONS UPON THE WORK OF THE ASSOCIATION, WITH COMMENTS IN RE SOME OF THE PROBLEMS CONFRONTING THE PROFESSION BY GOVERNOR BALDWIN, PRESIDENT WILSON, JUDGE TAFT ET AL. Hon. Simeon E. Baldwin, a former President of the American Bar Association, now Governor of Connecticut and its former Chief Justice, writes: The American Bar Association seems to me to present great attractions to any member of the Bar who has a desire to advance the standards of our pro-fession or to improve our methods of judicial procedure. It has an unquestionable and unquestioned position as the only body representing the American Bar as a whole. As such it has already accomplished large results in both the fields above described. Among these may be particularly mentioned: The general improvement of legal education; The compilation of a full and reasonable code of legal ethics; The creation of the Circuit Court of Appeals; The establishment of the annual Conference of Commissioners on Uniform Legislation from the various States; The contribution of important aid towards securing the general adoption of the leading bills framed by the Conference; and Awakening a new interest in the science of comparative law. We want no additions to our membership except those who sympathize with our work and are ready to do their part towards supporting it as they have opportunity. All such we welcome to our ranks,* believing that an increase of our numbers, if recruited from such sources, will widen its influence for good, as well as promote cordial and friendly intercourse between repre- sentative men in the legal profession from the various States. *See red ink paragraphs, p. 4 infra. [*58018*]President Woodrow Wilson, addressing the American Bar Association in 1910, declared: Look what legal questions are to be settled, how stupendous they are, how far-reaching, and how impossible it will be to settle them without the advice of learned and experienced lawyers! The country must find lawyers of the right sort and of the old spirit to advice it, or it must stumble through a very chaos of blind experiment. It never needed lawyers who are also statesmen more than it needs them now. It is your dity also to advise those who make the laws, to advise them in the general interest, with a view to the amelioration of every undesirable condition that the law can reach, the removal of every obstacle to progres and fair dealing that the law can remove, the lightening of every burden the law can lift and the righting of every wrong the law can rectify. The structure of modern society is a structure of law rather than of custom. The lawyer's advice is more than ever necessary to the State; therefore, communities as well as individuals stand in constant need of his guidance.... There never was a time in fact, when his advice, his disinterested and earnest advice, was more neeeded than it is now in the exigent processes of reform, in the busy processes of legislation through which we are passing with so singular a mixture of hope and apprehension. Our reforms must be legal reforms. It is a pity they should go forward with the aid of those who have studied the law in its habit as it lives, those who know what is practicable and what is not, those who know, or should know, if anybody does, the history of liberty. The history of liberty is a history of law....We are the servants of society, the bond-servants of justice. Hon. William H. Taft, President of the American Bar Association, asserted when addressing it in 1913: What then is it necessary for us to do in this crisis; for it is a crisis in the life of the courts and administration of justice? I have spoken little to my purpose if I have not made clear the necessity for broadening much the qualification of the general body of our judiciary to meet the important and responsible requirements that the present crisis is our community has thrust upon them. Their coming duties call for a basic knowledge of general and sociological jurisprudence, an intimate familiarlity with the law as a science, and with its history, an ability to distinguish in it the fundamental from the casual, and constructive talent to enable the, to reconcile the practical aspirations of social reformers with the priceless lessons of experience from the history of government and of law in practical operation.... What we lawyers need now is to rouse our profession to speak out. We must be heard in defense of the good there is in our present society and in pointing out the social injury which a retrograde step may involve.... We must study sociological jurisprudence. We must be able to understand the attitude of the sociological reformer. We must show our sympathy with every sincere effort to better things. What the people need in respect to this matter is light, and the profession engaged in administering law and in promoting just judicial conclusions, must contribute their valuable assistance in giving it..... The working of the problem presented is not the task of a year. It may require a generation of more. We must prepare our successors, the future American bar, to meet the demand.* Hon. Alton B. Parker, former Chief Judge of New York and a former President of the American Bar Association, recently expressed his opinion as follows: It seems to me that the thing we need most in this free land is the complete and wise exercise of the electoral franchise. The people must maintain their supremacy by the entire discharge of their duty to vote. The people must make their supremacy beneficent by discharging their duty to vote in independence and wisdom. The foundation for such a full and wise exercise of the right to rule is the possession by the sovereign people of the full truth upon every social and political issue raised for their decision. Our Bar associations have done splendid work in the past by studying proposals for reform by legislation or otherwise, and advising the people upon the merits where the questions at issue were peculiarly within the intellectual jurisdiction of lawyers. Their efforts have been appreciate and their advice heeded. Wisdom dictates the further prosecution of this great work. To fulfill their patriotic duty the associations need generous sacrifice of time and effort by all the members of the bar. Because the American Bar Association occupies, by reason of its eminence, the most influential place in this work, I believe that the country's need calls upon every lawyer to become allied with that great body of the associated Bar* and render as a member all the help he may toward the fulfillment of the noblest purpose of the association, the ascertainment and the discovery to the *See red ink paragraphs, p. 4 infra. [*58019*]Hon. Alton B. Parker (continued) man with the vote, of the truth upon such public questions as the Bar has been considering and is peculiarly qualified to investigate. Hon. William H. Staake, Chairman Executive Committee National Conference of Commissioners on Uniform State Laws, writing Judge ---------, a personal friend, asserts: I can assure you that membership [in the American Bar Association] will be both personally and professionally to your great advantage. I am confident that if you once attend a meeting of the Association you will thereafter be very reluctant to forego the pleasure and profit of attendance at subsequent meetings. The dues are but $5 per year, with no initiation fee, and the one payment (not due until after you have been elected to membership) will settle all charges and carry your membership to August, 1915, and even should you not attend the annual conventions, you will receive, I am sure, full value for the amount of the dues, including prints of all reports of committees and the "Annual Report"--a bound volume of over one thousand pages, constituting a valuable year-book of the profession in America, containing, inter alia, stenographic report of the annual convention, with the addresses delivered (including that of the President annually reviewing the state of the law and the most notable changes in statute law in the various States and by Congress), the proceedings of the various Sections, also of the Comparative Law Bureau, the Association of American Law Schools, the Commissioners on Uniform State Laws and the American Institute of Criminal Law and Criminology, and a summary of the proceedings of the various State Bar Associations. MEMBERSHIP IN THE AMERICAN BAR ASSOCIATION --HOW SECURED Any lawyer, whether on the Bench or at the Bar, of five years' good professional standing, who desires to become a member of the American Bar Association and thereby identify himself with his profession's great national organization and aid in furthering its work, should forward his name and address to the Association's Vice President for his State and advise him of the year and place of his admission to the Bar. If the name and address of the Vice President are unknown to the candidate (but not otherwise), he should send the necessary information to the chairman of the Membership Committee, Lucien Hugh Alexander, Esqr., 3400 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia. M60-14A[*[89]*] 63rd congress 2d Session SENATE DOCUMENT No. 497 [*Make copy*] WOMAN SUFFRAGE Views of the Minority of the Committee on the Judiciary House of Representatives Forty-eighth Congress First Session As submitted by Hon. Thomas B. Reed Representative from Maine [*Of interest as this argument was presented in April 1884 — 31 years ago. There is no better argument in existence to-day LHA*] Presented by Mr. Clapp June 13, 1914.—Ordered to be printed WASHINGTON GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE 1914 [*58020*][* Is marked at pp. 4, 5 & 6*] EXTENDING THE RIGHT OF SUFFRAGE TO WOMEN. VIEWS OF THE MINORITY OF THE COMMITTEE ON THE JUDICIARY OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ON THE SUBJECT OF WOMAN SUFFRAGE, SUBMITTED BY HON. THOMAS B. REED, OF MAINE, APRIL 24, 1884. Mr. Thomas B. Reed, of Maine, from the Committee on the Judiciary, submitted the following views of the minority: No one who listens to the reasons given by the superior class for the continuance of any system of subjection can fail to be impressed with the noble disinterestedness of mankind. When the subjection of persons of African descent was to be maintained, the good of those persons was always the main object. When it was the fashion to beat children, to regard them as little animals who had no rights it was always for their good that they were treated with severity, and never on account of the bad temper of their parents. Hence, when it is proposed to give to the women of this country an opportunity to present their case to the various State legislatures to demand of the people of the country equality of political rights, it is not surprising to find that the reasons on which the continuance of the inferiority of women is urged are drawn almost entirely from a tender consideration for their own good. The anxiety felt lest they should thereby deteriorate would be an honor to human nature were it not an historical fact that the same sweet solicitude has been put up as a barrier against every progress which women have made ever since civilization began. There is no doubt to-day that if in Turkey or Algiers, countries where women’s sphere is most thoroughly confined to the home circle, it was proposed to admit them to social life, to remove the veil from their faces and permit them to converse in open day with the friends of their husbands and brothers, the conservative and judicious Turk or Algerine of the period, if he could be brought to even consider such a horrible proposition, would point out that the sphere of women was to make home happy by those gentle insipidities which education would destroy; that by participation in conversation with men they would learn coarseness, debase their natures, and men would thereby lose that ameliorating influence which still leaves them unfit to associate with women. He would point out that ‘‘nature” had determined that women should be secluded; that their sphere was to raise and educate the man child and that any change would be a violation of the divine law which, in the opinion of all conservative men, always ordains the present but never the future. So in civilized countries when it was proposed that women should own their own property, that they should have the earnings of their own labor, there were not wanting those who were sure that such a proposition could work only evil to women, and that continually. It would destroy the family, discordant interests would provoke dispute 34 WOMAN SUFFRAGE. and the only real safety for woman was in the headship of man, not that man wanted superiority for any selfish reason, but to preserve intact the family relation for woman's good. Today a woman's property belongs to herself; her earnings are her own; she has been emancipated beyond the widest hopes of any reformer of 25 years ago. Almost every vocation is open to her. She is proving her usefulness in spheres which the "nature" worshiped by the conservative of 25 years ago absolutely forbade her to enter. Notwithstanding all these changes, the family circle remains unbroken, the man child gets as well educated as before, and the ameliorating influence of woman has become only more marked. Thirty years ago hardly any political assemblage of the people was graced by the presence of women. Had it needed a law to enable them to be present, what an argument could have been made against it. How easily it could have been shown that the coarseness, the dubious expressions, the general vulgarity of the scene, could have had no other effect than to break down that purity of word and thought which women have and which conservative and radical area alike sedulous to preserve. And yet the actual presence of women at political meetings has not debased them, but has raised the other sex. Coarseness has not become diffused through both sexes, but has fled from both. To put the whole matter in a short phrase: The association of the sexes in the family circle, in society, and in business having proved improving to both there is neither history, reason, nor sense to justify the assertion that association in politics will lower the one or demoralize the other. Hence we would do better to approach the question without trepidation. We can better leave the "sphere" of woman to the future than confine it in the chains of the past. Words change nothing. Prejudices are none the less prejudices because we vaguely call them "nature" and prate about what nature has forbidden when we only mean that the thing we are opposing has not been hitherto done. "Nature" forbade a steamship to cross the Atlantic the very moment it was crossing, and yet it arrived just the same. What the majority call "nature" has stood in the way of every progress of the past and present and will stand in the way of all future progress. It has also stood in the way of many unwise things. It is only another name for conservatism. With conservatism the minority have no quarrel. It is essential to the stability of mankind of government, and of social life. To every new proposal it rightfully calls a halt, demanding countersign, whether it be friend or foe. The enfranchisement of women must pass the ordeal like everything else. It must give good reason for its demand to be or take its place among the half-forgotten fantasies which have challenged the support of mankind and have not stood the test of argument and discussion. The committee claim that suffrage is not a right, but a privilege to be guarded by those who have it and to be by them doled out to those who shall become worthy. That every extension of suffrage has been granted in some form or other by those already holding it is probably true. In some countries, however, it has been extended upon the simple basis of expediency and in others in obedience to a claim of right. If suffrage be a right, if it be true that no man has a claim to govern any other man except to the extent that the other man has a right to govern him, then there can be no discussion of the 5 WOMAN SUFFRAGE. question of women suffrage. No reason on earth can be given by those who claim suffrage as a right of manhood which does not make it a right of womanhood also. If the suffrage is to be given man to protect him in his life, liberty, and property, the same reason urge that it be given to woman, for she has the same, life, liberty, and property to protect. If it be urged that her interests are so bound up on those of man that they are sure to be protected, the answer is that the same argument was urged as the merger in the husband of the wife's right of property, and was pronounced by the judgement of mankind fallacious in practice in the principle. If the natures of men and women are so alike that for that reason no harm is done by suppressing women, what harm can be done by elevating them to equality! If the natures be different, what right can there be in refusing representation to those who might take juster views about many social and political questions? Our Government is founded not on the rule of the wisest and best but upon the rule of all. The ignorant, the learned, the wise and the unwise, the judicious and the unjudicious are all invited to assist in governing, and upon the broad principle that the best government for mankind is not the government which the wisest and best would select, but that which the average of mankind would select. Laws are daily enacted not because they seem the wisest even to those legislators who pass them, but because they represent what the whole people wish. And, in the long run, it may just be as bad to enact laws in advance of public sentiment as to hold on to laws behind it. Upon what principle in a Government like ours can one-half the minds be denied expression as the polls? Is it because they are untrained in public affairs? Are they more so than the slaves were when the right of suffrage was conferred on them? It should also be considered, upon the proposition that to admit women would be temporarily to lower the suffrage on account of their lack of training in public duties, that what is now asked of us is not immediate admission to the right, but the privilege of presenting to the legislatures of the different States the amendment, which can not become effective until adopted by three-fourths of them. It may be said that the agitation and discussion of this question will long before its adoption have made women as familiar with public affairs as the average of men, for the agitation is hardly likely to be successful until after a majority, at least, of women are in favor of it. We believe in the educating and improving effect of participation in government. We believe that every citizen in the United States is made more intelligent, more learned, and better educated by his participation in politics and political campaigns. It must be remembered that education, like all things else, is relative. While the average American voter may not be all that impatient people desire, and is far behind his own future, yet he incomparably superior to the average citizen of any other land where the subject does not fully participate in the government. Discussions on the stump and, above all the discussions he himself has with his fellows, breed a desire for know- ledge which will take no refusal and which leads to great general intelligence. In political discussion, acrimony and hate are not essential, and have of late years quite perceptibly diminished and will more and more diminish when discussions by women, and in the presence of women, become more common. If, then discussion of public affairs among [*58021*]WOMAN SUFFRAGE. men has elevated them in knowledge and intelligence, why will it not lead to the same results among women? It is not merely education that makes civilization, but diffusion of education. The standing of a nation and its future depend not upon the education of the few, but of the whole. Every improvement in the status of woman in the matter of education has been an improvement to the whole race. Women have by education thus far become more womanly, not less. The same prophesies of ruin to womanliness were made against her education on general subjects that are now made against her participation in politics. It is sometimes asserted that women now have a great influence in politics through their husbands and brothers. That is undoubtedly true. But that is just the kind of influence which is not wholesome for the community, for it is influence unaccompanied by responsibility. People are always ready to recommend to others what they would not do themselves. If it be true that women can not be prevented from exercising political influence, is not that only another reason why they should be steadied in their political action by that proper sense of responsibility which comes from acting themselves? We conclude, then, every reason which in this country bestows the ballot upon man is equally applicable to the proposition to bestow the ballot upon woman, that in our judgment there is no foundation for the fear that woman will thereby become unfitted for all the duties she has hitherto performed. T. B. REED. E. B. TAYLOR. M. A. McCOID. T. M. BROWNE. [?] TELEGRAM. The White House Washington. 6 WU JM 167 ML 857 am 27th Camden, N. J., Sept. 26, 1915. [*ACK'D SEP 27 1915 T.M.H.*] [*89*] The President, Washington, D. C. Many of your friends, such as Nowery Kraf and Postmaster Knight, of Camden; Carpenter and Lafferty, in Gloucester County, Fielder and Grosscup at Trenton are working hard against woman suffrage. We consider the suffrage movement the most degrading to women that the United States has ever had. Its history in the west shows that it has failed to secure any better laws, as women divided into political parties lose their strong influence as a class. It has debased women and doubled the expense of election. Even its proposal in New Jersey has arrayed father against son, mother against daughter; husband against wife, and completely disrupted all womens organizations such as the Woman's Christian Temperance Union. We are glad that the suffrage movement is receding, as is shown by its defeat, either at the polls and in the legislatures of twenty six states in the last six months. New Jersey will defeat it by one hundred thousand. Have personally had literature mailed to two hundred seventy five thousand voters. Delighted to learn your opinion through McIlwaine. Horace F. Nixon. [*merely to ack'g*] [*58022*]PLEASANT A. STOVALL, EDITOR W. M. G. SUTLIVE, MANAGING EDITOR: EDITORIAL ROOMS THE SAVANNAH PRESS ESTABLISHED 1891 ACK'D 9/30/15 THE WHITE HOUSE SEP 29 1915 RECEIVED SAVANNAH, GA. Sept 27th 1915 Hon Woodrow Wilson, President U. S. A. Dear Mr. President: I write to make a very unusual request. It is one that I would not ordinarily make but there is such marked interest in the subject of equal suffrage in this city that I want to ask if you will not prepare for The Savannah Press a short statement outlining your views and ideas in the reference to "votes for women" to be released upon the day of the election in New Jersey when, I understand you will announce whether you are for or against equal suffrage. I realize that when you cast your vote upon this occasion the Associat- ed Press will carry the story but what I fear is that it will not develop in time for the afternoon papers. I want to publish the information first in Savannah and it with the hope that I may get you to give us an advance statement to be held in confidence and for release on the day of the election that I write you this letter. Any consideration you can show The Press upon this occasion will be very deeply appreciated. Yours very truly, W. M. G. Sutlive Managing Editor. 58023LOUIS WILEY TIMES BUILDING [[shorthand]] PERSONAL September 30th, 1915 [*89*] [*OCT 1 1915 ACK'D*] Dear Mr. Tumulty:- As you know, I am strongly in favor of the enfranchisement of women. Some of the ladies identified with the movement in this city, who are eager to obtain the President's support, wish to send a delegation of New Jersey women to Washington to request him to make a declaration which will be helpful to their campaign in New Jersey and New York. They, however, do not wish to take such a step unless it will be entirely agreeable to the President. They realize that he is pressed for time and is now engaged in meeting some of the most important problems in the life of the nation. They have consulted me on the subject, and I have advised them to take no action in the matter for a few days. Meantime, I write to you confidentially, [*58024*]to see whether or not such a course will be annoying to the President. Possibly, if he decides to make a statement, he will prefer to do it in some other way. I shall be glad if you will write me frankly. With regards, Very sincerely yours, Louis Wiley Mr. Joseph P. Tumulty Secretary to the President, Washington, D. C. [*58025*]New Jersey Woman Suffrage Association President, Mrs. E. F. Feickert Field Organizer, Miss Florence Leech STATE EXECUTIVE OFFICE, 300 PARK AVENUE, PLAINFIELD, N. J. Telephone 1271 Honorary Presidents Mrs. Chandler Sexton East Orange Mrs. F. Howe Hall New York Mrs. Clara S. Laddey Arlington First Vice President Mrs. F. H. Colvin East Orange Second Vice President Mrs. Robert P. Finley Merchantville Recording Secretary Mrs. L. H. Cummings New Brunswick Corresponding Secretary Mrs. Bayard Naylor Bound Brook Auditor Mrs. Arthur Hunter Montclair Treasurer Mrs. Edward Olmstead 700 North Broad Street Elizabeth SUFFRAGE MAP WHITE STATES, EQUAL SUFFRAGE FOR MEN AND WOMEN SHADED STATES, PARTIAL SUFFRAGE FOR WOMEN BLACK STATES, NO SUFFRAGE FOR WOMEN NEW JERSEY NEXT! COMMITTEE CHAIRMEN Enrollment Miss A. E. Cameron 8 Douglas Road, Glen Ridge Press Miss Elizabeth Pope 161 Summit Ave., Jersey City Finance Mrs. Morris Decker 16 Halestead Place, East Orange Literature Miss Esther G. Ogdon 232 South Broad St., Elizabeth Church Work Mrs. John H. Faraday 97 Laurel Ave., Arlington Credentials Dr. Mary D. Hussey 142 N. Arlington Av., E. Orange Organizers Mrs. E. F. Feikert Plainfield Oct 4 1915 October 1,1915. 89 My dear Mr. Tumulty:- We are delighted, of course, to learn from tonight's Newark Evening News that you intend to vote for the suffrage amendment on October 19th. Mrs. Billington has been very confident that you would come out for us before long, and I know how happy she and your many other friends among the Jersey City suffragists feel over your action. I suppose it is quite too much to ask, but if you should happen to be in Jersey City any time between now and the Election (up to and including the night before the 19th) and would not feel that we were trying to impose upon good nature, we should be very glad to arrange a mass-meeting, in Jersey City, with you as the chief speaker. Don't bother to answer this unless you wish to --- I know how busy you are. With a sincere appreciation, believe me Cordially yours, Lillian F. Feickert President. LFF/L 58026SPECIAL PREVILEGES NEW YORK WOMEN HAVE SECURED UNDER MALE SUFFRAGE Married woman not required to contribute to support of family. Woman may work, earn money, and spend it as she pleases. May own real and personal property and dispose of it or sell it without her husband's knowledge or consent. Husband cannot dispose of real estate without wife's consent. Wife cannot be required to pay husband's bills even if contracted for support of family. Husband must pay wife's bills whether for the family or for her own personal expenses. If wife obtains divorce, husband must pay alimony. If husband obtains divorce even through wife's fault, she pays nothing. Wife may have millions and cut her husband off wihtout a cent. Husband cannot cut of wife without dower right. If husband owns home, he cannot sell or mortgage it without wife's consent. If wife owns it, she may do as she pleases with it, and without consulting him at all. If husband fails to support wife, he may be arrested and prosecuted criminally. Wife cannot be compelled to support husband under any circumstances no matter how rich she may be, nor how poor he may become. A father cannot by will appoint a guardian for minor children against the wishes of the mother. All women are exempt from military service. All women are exempt from jury duty. WOMAN IS NOT DISCRIMINATED AGAINST BY ANY NEW YORK STATE LAW. Vote NO on Woman Suffrage NEW YORK STATE ASSOCIATION OPPOSED TO WOMAN SUFFRAGE, 35 West 39th Street - - - - - New York City 58105We Oppose Woman Suffrage ------------- BECAUSE Suffrage is to be regarded not as a privilege to be enjoyed, but as a duty to be performed. BECAUSE There is no adequate reason why the women of the State should assume this duty in addition to those they already carry. BECAUSE We believe the men of the State capable of conducting the government for the benefit of both men and women; their interests, generally speaking, being the same. BECAUSE Women are not suffering from any injustice which giving them the ballot would rectify. BECAUSE Thge demand for the Ballot is made by a small minority of women, and the attempt of a minority to force its will upon the majority is contrary to the teachings of Democracy. BECAUSE The Ballot in the hands of men has not proved a cure-all for existing evils and there is no reason to believe it would be more effectual in the hands of women. It has not been in the States where it exists. BECAUSE Women now stand outside of politics, and having no political axe to grind, they are free to appeal to all parties to further good legislation in which they may be interested. BECAUSE The basis of government in physical force. It isn't law but law - enforcement, which protects society. Woman could not enforce the laws even if she made them. BECAUSE Man's service to the State through government is counter-balanced by woman's service in the Home. One service is just as essential to the welfare of the State as the other, but they can never be identical. Vote NO on the Woman Suffrage Amendment. ISSUED BY The Woman Anti-Suffrage Association of New York 37 WEST 39TH STREET. NEW YORK CITY. 58106[*[89]*] [*ackgd 10/6/15*] 215 West Jersey Street, Elizabeth, N.J. October, 5th, 1915. President Woodrow Wilson, Washington, D.C. Dear President Wilson, - As one of the majority, (as I believe), of women opposed to Female Suffrage, I beg you will not cast your vote with its great influence, on the affirmative side of "votes for women". I can see no adequate gain coming from the admission of women into the political arena compensating for the added expense which will follow, and for the loss of interest in home and family life which will surely result. The history of female suffrage in some of the larger states which have granted it, notably in California and Colorado, should warn us. There has been no betterment, civic or industrial, in those states, while women of the lower classes sell their votes as eagerly and shamelessly as do the same classes of men. There are no "rights" to be advanced by our votes, for the laws are in our favor as regards our persons and property. The emotional nature of our sex sadly unfits us for participation in politics and its hot-bed of passions. Won't you, by your vote, leave us a little longer in the quiet of our homes where most of us love to be, with time to rear our children well, and care for our husbands and grown sons with undivided interest? Very sincerely yours, Caroline A. Creevey (Mrs John K.) [*58107*]TELEGRAM. [*[89]*] ACK'D OCT 6 1915 THE WHITE HOUSE, WASHINGTON. 36-Wu. Xa. 9 - 4:00 p.m. SPRING LAKE, New Jersey., October 5, 1915. THE PRESIDENT. Regret exceedingly your attitude towards the womens suffrage question. Elizabeth Breckinridge Field. 58108TELGRAM. [*[89]*] ACK'D OCT 6 1915 THE WHITE HOUSE, WASHINGTON. 35-Wu. Xs. 10 - 2:58 p.m. F. ELIZABETH, New Jersey., October 5, 1915. THE PRESIDENT. Sincerely hope you will not come out publicly for suffrage. Leslie George. 58109TELEGRAM. [*Ackgd 10/5/15*] The White House, Washington. [*89*] 4-NY, Xa, 25-12:06 p.m. PATERSON, New Jersey., October 5, 1915 THE PRESIDENT. The members of the New Jersey Association opposed to woman suffrage ardently hopes that you will not take a stand is fewer of equal suffrage. M, W. Gledhill. [*58110*][*[89]*] THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON October 5, 1915. My dear Mr. Gledhill: Permit me to acknowledge the receipt of your telegram of October 5th, and to say that it will be brought to the attention of the President. Sincerely yours, J. P. Tumulty Secretary to the President. Mr. M. W. Gledhill, Paterson, N.J. [*58111*]THE WHITE HOUSE OFFICIAL BUSINESS PENALTY FOR PRIVATE USE $300 WASHINGTON, D.C. OCT 5 530 PM 1915 3 D Mr. M. W. Gledhill, Paterson, N.J. 58112TELEGRAM. [*[89]*] ACKD OCT 6 1915 THE WHITE HOUSE, WASHINGTON. 7-Wu. Xa. 48 N.L 9.32 a.m. 6th. ELIZABETH, New Jersey., October 5, 1915. THE PRESIDENT. We, the daughters of a former Governor of New Jersey and office so recently honored by you wish to protest against suffrage and hope that you will not support the suffrage movement. We feel that womans best interest are sage in the hands of patriots and statesmen like yourself. Katherine and Isabelle Williamson Green. 58113 TELEGRAM. [*89*] [*Ackgd 10/5/15*] The White House Washington 3-Ny. Xa. 40 - 12:05 p.m. PATERSON, New Jersey., October 5, 1915. THE PRESIDENT. I believe that the majority of the men and women of New Jersey are not in favor of equal suffrage and I hope as one of this large number of New Jersey people, that you will not declare yourself for woman suffrage. Garrett A. Hobart. [*58114*]TELEGRAM. [*[89]*] [*Ackgd 10/5/15*] The White House, Washington. 1-My. Xa. 29 -12 Noon. PATERSON, N.J., October 5, 1915. THE PRESIDENT. As one of the Vice-presidents of the New Jersey Association opposed to woman suffrage, I ask that your great influence be not used either for or against this question. Jennie T. Hobart. [*58115*]TELEGRAM. [*[89]*] [*C C W*] [*ACK'D OCT 6 1915*] The White House, Washington. 40 WU. FD. 25 6:00 p.m. Paterson, N.J., October 5, 1915. THE PRESIDENT. Dear Sir: Majority New Jersey women do not want vote better work without added burden and responsibility. Please vote no, October nineteenth 1915. Mrs. Porter S. Kinne. [*58116*]TELEGRAM. [*[89]*] ack'd 10/6/15 The White House, Washington. 41 WU. FD. 7 7:05 p.m. Camden, N.J., October 5, 1915. THE PRESIDENT. Have received no reply to my telegram. Horace F. Nixon. 58117TELEGRAM. [*[89]*] ackgd 10/5/15 The White House, Washington. 32-Wu. Xa. 8 - 1:43 p.m. ELIZABETH, New Jersey., October 5, 1915. THE PRESIDENT. I implore you to vote against womens suffrage. Fannie Beacher Seaman. 58118TELEGRAM. [*[89[*] [*ACK'D OCT 5 1915*] The White House, Washington. 2-Po. Xa. 12- 9:14 a.m. Oct. 5, 1915. ELIZABETH, New Jersey., October 5, 1915. THE PRESIDENT. I respectfully request that you do not come out publicly for suffrage. Caroline S. Simpson. [*58119*][*[89]*] THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON October 5, 1915. My dear Mrs. Stockton: Permit me to acknowledge the receipt of your telegram of October 4th, and to say that it will be brought to the attention of the President. Sincerely yours, J. P. Tumulty Secretary to the President. Mrs. Richard Stockton, Trenton, New Jersey. [*58120*]TELEGRAM. [*[89]*] ackgd 10/5/15 The White House, Washington. 33-Wu. Xa. 18 - 1:58 p.m. ELIZABETH, New Jersey., October 5, 1915. THE PRESIDENT. In the name of my ancestor, Governor Peter Stuyvesant, I respectfully ask you to vote against women suffrage. Ann Elizabeth Stuyvesant. 58121[89] [*Ackgd 10/6/15*] [THE WHITE HOUSE OCT 6 1915 RECEIVED*] 531 NORTH BROAD STREET, ELIZABETH, NEW JERSEY. President Woodrow Wilson Washington D.C. My dear sir, I am writing in protest of the Suffrage for women and beg you to use your influence and cast your vote against it. I am writing to admit that [*58122*]2 There are many good women whose votes would be most desirable and whose influence is all for good, but their number is very small in comparison with the vast number of ignorant undesirable women who would also be given the suffrage. I have been a working author in our city and I know that more good women do not want the suffrage, either 3 Those of this influential upper classes so called, or among the very good substantial working classes. We have just returned from a three months trip to the Pacific coast and socially I have met many women and find that they are not in a majority of cases in favor of the votes for women. In California many women voted from a sense of duty but were not at all interested or enthusiastic . Wherever women have banded together to make publicopinion their influence has been great as in Kentucky for instance. But it was not votes but influence that changed conditions. Will the men not trust to the good influences of the women of the country and know that politics is not their desire? Please do not be deceived by the loud clamoring minority. I assure you it is a minority. But as mothers, sisters, daughters, & friends we women all do our duty in our homes and our circle of influence. Very truly yours, Ella H. Van Deventer Mrs. A. K. October FifteenthTELEGRAM. [*[89]*] The White House, Washington. CCW AKD OCT 6 1915 13-Wu. Xa. 9- 10:02 a.m. ELIZABETH, New Jersey., October 5, 1915. THE PRESIDENT. We urge you to vote no on equal suffrage. Mrs. Edward A. Weeks. 58124EVERETT P.WHEELER COUNSELLOR AT LAW TEL. 3577 BROAD JOHNSON CODE CABLE ADDRESS "MOTOR" ackgd 10/6/15 27 WILLIAM STREET NEW YORK, Oct. 5, 1915 [*[89]*] To the President: My dear Mr. President: Will you allow me very respectfully to make a sugges- tion in regard to the campaign for woman suffrage? To the extension of political suffrage to women, I am, as you know, opposed. it is not for that reason that I write. I am very desirous that your administration of nation affairs should have, as far as possible, the support of the whole country. You have been placed in a position of immense difficulty, and I should be very reluctant to have anything occur which would inter- fere with the cordiality of support from the great majority of the people. For this reason, it has seemed to many of us that your course in regard to this question of woman suffrage was exactly right. You have been neutral. You have been committing yourself to neither side. But we see intimations in the press that this attitude is to be changed. I hope that these intimations are un- founded. You will remember that President Arthur weakened his ad- ministration very seriously by taking sides in a state election in New York, and by using his influence to support this election of Judge Folger as a candidate. I cannot but think that any commis- sion by yourself on this question would have a similar effect. We men who oppose it feel strongly on the subject. We think that suffrage for women would be injurious. The partial breakdown of the government in Colorado and the adoption of mischievous laws for recall of judicial decisions are attributable to the support of women in politics. Allow me, therefore, to again urge that you continue to maintain the dignified position of neutrality. I am, with great respect, Very truly yours, Everett Wheeler 58125Telegram. [*[89]*] [*Ackgd 10/5/15 *] The White House, Washington. 2-Ny. Xa. 12:02 p.m. 35. Paterson, New Jersey., October 5, 1915. The President. We sincerely hope that you will favor the cause of the New Jersey Association opposed to womens suffrage, as we believe that the majority of New Jersey people are not in favor of "Votes For Women". Eleanor Weller [*58126*]TELEGRAM. [*[89]*] [*Ackgd 10/5/15*] The White House, Washington. 5-Ny. Xa. 21 - 12:32 p.m. Sk. Spring Lake, New Jersey., October 5, 1915. THE PRESIDENT. As a representative of a family of three, I urge you not to express yourself publicly on the women suffrage question. Mary Constant Wilson. [*58127*]Secretary DEAN LANGMUIR 80 Watchung Ave. President HAROLD J. HOWLAND 107 Harrison St. Treasurer JOHN B. PRATT 15 Eagle Rock Way Chairman, Campaign Committee ALFRED N. CHANDLER 54 Gates Ave. Vice Presidents Edward W. Townsend (1st Ward Harry Tripett (2nd ward) Frank Kidde (3rd ward) N.L. Foster (4th ward) Harry N. Reeves (5th Ward) New Jersey Men's League for Woman Suffrage Montclair Branch ackd 10/4/15 White House Oct 4 1915 Received October 2, 1915 [*[89]*] Hon Woodrow Wilson, Washington D.C., Dear Mr. President. The enclosed letters from the Governors of all the equal suf- frage States, which first appeared today, may interest you (if you have time to look over them.) The personal canvass of voters thus far made throughout New Jersey indicates a clear majority for the equal suffrage amendment. The leaders of both political parties and the liquor interests have combined to do everything possible to defeat it, including the promulgation of absolute falsehoods, and misrepresentation as to the operation of equal suffrage in the Western States. Mr. Nugent is par- titularly energetic in this direction. The greatest fear, inasmuch as the voting is to be on regis- tration day - which will preclude the possibility of verifying the registry list in the cities - is that thousands of repeaters will be kept busy all day going from one polling place to another. I sincerely hope that if you favor the amendment that you will make your pronouncement so strong that it will so influence the "indifferent, stay-at-home" voter that he will become conscience stricken and come out and vote, and thereby help us to overcome these unright- eous handicaps. Permit me to express my sincere congratulations upon the tremendous success which all civilisation recognizes that you are making under so trying circumstances. Believe me, Sincerely yours, Alfred N. Chandler Chairman, Campaign Committee 58027 TELEGRAM. The White House, Washington. [*[89]*] 7 10 wu. Ra. 32 - 3:20 p.m. ORANGE, N.J., October 2, 1915. Hon. J. P. Tumulty, Have been requested to ask if you could speak at Suffrage Equality under auspices of Womans Politics, Union in Newark on the evening of October sixteenth. Kindly reply collect to Orange, N.J. Everet Colby. 58028TELEGRAM. [*[89]*] OCT 7 1915 [*ACKD*] The White House, Washington. 6 WU JM 42 D.L. 240pm Hoboken, N.J., Oct. 3,1915. Jos.P.Tumulty: In the name of the women of New Jersey, I thank you for your timely pronouncement in favor of equal franchise. It will hearten every worker, the country over. All that is now needed to secure victory is a word from our President. Elizabeth A. Allen. [*58029*]TELEGRAM. [*[89]*] The White House, Washington. 2 WU JM 25 1230pm Hoboken, N.J., Oct. 3, 1915. The President: A word from our President fitly spoken and in season will win the vote for women in New Jersey. Will he not speak this word! Elizabeth A. Allen. [*58030*]The Honorable Woodrow Wilson, President of the United States. around 10/4/1915 Dear Sir: A question of vital importance to the people of the United States, particularly to the people of New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Massachusetts, is to be voted upon this November. May I call your attention to this fact that the Suffragists themselves have acknowledged that only 10% of the women of the United States are asking for the vote? And that they, the very small percentage of women are straining to force 90% of contented women into the political arena, a field which the great majority of women are utterly and hopelessly unfitted for and unprepared for. The Almighty did not create woman to bear the responsibilities of home and nation. God made man physically strong for a purpose-that purpose being to protect women and children. 58031The women opposing this amendment are not endeavoring to shift a woman's duty, neither do they intend that women should be deprived of any of their just rights or qualifications but we are struggling to preserve womanly dignity, self respect and a right to help others who are so sorely in need of woman's maternal gifts. We cannot help the crippled, the aged, the blind, the homeless, the starving and small children if we are to be supported by a political party, we must remain non-partisan. Love, sympathy, gentleness & tact do not go hand in hand with politics. We are appealing to the men, of this glorious country, to grant us the privilege to continue to work in the fields where vipers should be forbidden to tread. Vipers breed upon corruption-politics, generally speaking, has never been known to be free from corruption. By giving women the vote both expense and corruption will be greatly multiplied, it cannot be avoided, men and women are moulded from the same clay. If dear Mr. President, you do not care to support our opposition cause, to Woman Suffrage, why not remain neutral as you have so nobly and historically done here to fore on even more vital situations- let the people themselves decide the matter. Woman Suffrage has not made good in the states where it already exists, neither has it improved moral conditions, I verily believe Utah and Colorado are sufficiently good examples to verify my statements. Why should women suddenly decry the ability of our noble men to govern our country? Are our men no longer worthy of making the laws, are our men growing worthless or is it that women are so superior to men that they [*58032*]can bear all the responsibilities? Again, is it right to strengthen socialism? Woman Suffrage certainly will promote this social disturber. Placing confidence in the President's sound judgement, I remain Most respectfully yours Mrs Albert Crolius 124 Underhill Ave - Brooklyn N.Y. October the third, nineteen hundred and fifteen.89 ACK'D OCT 4 1915 T.M.H. THE WHITE HOUSE OCT 4 1916 RECEIVED West Chester Pennsylvania October 3rd 1916 Dear President Wilson I can no longer resist the temptation of months to write to you; heretofore I have refrained knowing how every moment of your waking hours, is filled with grave responsibilities; but the announcement which the inclosed clipping contains, cut from the Phila Ledger of today October 3rd, fills me with enthusiasm; knowing that through your idealistic nature, you can see, how the betterment of mankind will be hastened though 58033the woman's vote; and if New York, New Jersey & Pennsylvania do their duty Nov. 2. these will be added to your majority in 1916. The votes of my husband, four daughters & myself. You have touched the mothers heart of the Nation and they have joined with their husbands & brothers, irrespective of party, in reliance upon your wisdom and diplomacy, in handling the serious problems, with which you are daily confronted at home and abroad, and instead of consecrating our youth and best blood to the clamor of a falseidea, you will be our Joshua and lead us out of this wilderness of perplexities into a new promised land of higher ideals and a more complete vista of "Peace on Earth and Good Will to Men" Hoping that your wise counsels will still prevail, and assist in finding a solution, for the world made chaotic condition of today I am Sincerely Yours Annie E . Gheen Mrs Francis H. Gheen West Chester [*58034*]PRESIDENT FOR N.J. SUFFRAGE Statement in Official Circles Says He Will Vote for It SECRETARY GARRISON AL ESPOUSES THE CAUSE Joseph P. Tumulty, Mr. Wilson's Private Secretary, Also Supporter. By a Staff Correspondent WASHINGTON, Oct. 2. - President Wilson, according to a statement made today in official circles, will vote for the woman suffrage amendment to be voted on in the special election in New Jersey on October 19. Prior to the election the President will make known his views on this subject. He is know to be opposed to it as a national issue. Secretary Garrison, who is a resident of New Jersey, as a forerunner of the action of the President, today issued a statement in support of the amendment which is now agitating the suffrage advocates in that State. Another convert to the woman suffrage cause in Administration circles is Joseph P. Tumulty, secretary to the President. He said, informally, that he was for the suffrage amendment and later authorized a statement to the effect that he would cast his vote for the amendment. Today's development would go far to indicate that the Administration has at last taken a definite stand upon woman suffrage, which will be made much of in the hard contest now waging in New Jersey. President Wilson has always declared in the numerous interviews that advocates of woman suffrage have had with him that the subject was a State issue and had no place as a proposed amendment to the Federal Constitution. Mr. Garrison's statement was as follows: "I cannot see that any harm whatever can come to the body politic by permitting women to have the ballot. I am somewhat in doubt if the great reforms that its earnest advocates claim will flow from giving women the ballot. Therefore, the case as it presents itself to my mind is this: "It does not seem to contain any danger; and if it does bring benefits, so much the better. "On the one hand, the only question to be considered is the extra expense involved in practically doubling the number of voters. This consideration I think is entirely negligible. "If you refrain from giving the ballot to women, you will always have a very large part of your population convinced that the State is losing the opportunity to obtain the great results which would come from permitting them to participate in elections. "By giving them the ballot, we give them the opportunity of producing these reforms; and if they do so, it certainly will be a matter for great congratulation upon all sides. [*58035*] "If they do not do so, and if on the whole it turns out that the ballot in the hands of men produces just about the same results as when women also participate, no harm will have come from it and a great subject which is now diverting the attention of the people from other vital public questions will have been removed from the arena of discussion."TELEGRAM. [*[89]*] COPY. The White House, Washington. 5 WU JM 88 235pm Camden, N.J., Oct. 3, 1915. The President: The papers say you are in favor of woman suffrage. We know that you have listened to many delegations in its favor, in a spirit of fairness, as a judge would before accounting his decision. Will you grant an interview to some of us who have carefully studied the present situation before announcing your opinion. I have worked so hard for you, have been willing to sacrifice everything to further your interests. Please do not say no, even if you deem it too late. Please reply personally. Horace F. Nixon. [*58036*]TELEGRAM. [*[89]*] The White House, Washington. ACK'D OCT 5 1915 40 WU. FD. 31 Blue 9:13 p.m. Trenton, N.J., Oct. 4, 1915. THE PRESIDENT. The state of New Jersey and its women are crying aloud for your help in stifling the movement for woman suffrage in this state and the women will surely appreciate your aid. Mrs. W. Holt Apgar. 58037TELEGRAM. [*[89]*] ACK'D OCT 5 1915 The White House, Washington. 22 WU. FD. 27 Blue 8:41 p.m. Trenton, N.J., October 4, 1915. THE PRESIDENT. A large majority of women in this state are opposed to equal suffrage and beg your assistance in defeating the pending amendment for suffrage in this state. Mrs. Bruce Bedford. 58038TELGRAM. ACK'D OCT 5 1915 THE WHITE HOUSE, WASHINGTON. [*[89]*] 26 WU. FD. 33 Blue 8:41 p.m. Trenton, N.J., October 4, 1915. THE PRESIDENT. For your assistance in defeating the suffrage amendment for New Jersey our whole state will thank you. Your cooperation in this matter is looked for by many thousands of the residents of this state. Mrs. R. K. Bowman. 58039TELEGRAM. The White House, Washington. ACK'D OCT 5 1015 [*[89]*] 9 WU. FD. 28 Blue 8:11 p.m. Trenton, N.J., October 4, 1915. THE PRESIDENT. Sixteen thousand women of New Jersey who are of voting age protest against the granting of suffrage and I desire to add my personal protest for your kind consideration. Mrs. C. H. Breed. 58040 TELEGRAM. [*[89]*] ACK'D OCT 5 1915 The White House, Washington. 32 WU. FD. 23 Blue 8:56 p.m. Trenton, N.J., October 4, 1915. THE PRESIDENT. Please do all you possibly can to defeat the cause of women suffrage and receive the everlasting thanks of your home state. We feel confident that your judgment will be in our favor. Mrs. E. Yard Breese. [*58041*]TELEGRAM. [*[89]*] ACK'D OCT 5 1915 The White House, Washington. 5-Wu. Xa. 38 BLUE 7 extra. 4:09 p.m. TRENTON, New Jersey., October 4, 1915 THE PRESIDENT. In any public statement you may contemplate making on the Womens Suffrage amendment in New Jersey, I ask you to consider the sixteen thousand women of voting age organized to oppose it. Georgianna J. Breeze, Pres't. New Jersey Association Opposed to Womens Suffrage. 58042Telegram. [89] ACK'D Oct 5 1915 The White House, Washington 18 WU.FD. 27 Blue 8:31 p.m. Trenton, N.J., October 4, 1915. THE PRESIDENT. I feel confident that your good judgement will not fail to see the wisdom of opposing the suffrage movement in this state and thereby protect our homes. Mrs. Jno. Bruyere. 58043TELEGRAM. [*[89]*] Ackgd 10/5/15 The White House, Washington. 17-Wu. Xa. 29 N.L. 9:46 a.m. Oct 5 - HOPEWELL, N.J., October 4, 1915 THE PRESIDENT On behalf of an overwhelming majority of the women of New Jersey, we beg your excellency not to introduce women suffrage. Mrs. B. J. Burke, Chairman. Hopewell Branch, N.J. A'ssn. Opposed to Woman Suffrage. 58044TELEGRAM. [*[89]*] ACK'D OCT 5 1915 The White House, Washington. 20-Wu. Xa. 16 N.L. October 5, 1915 9:49 a.m. HOPEWELL, N.J., October 4, 1915. THE PRESIDENT, Allow me to protest most earnestly against any utterance from you in favor of woman suffrage. K. F. Burke. 58045 TELEGRAM. [*[89]*] ACK'D OCT 5 1915 The White House, Washington. 24 Wu. FD. 26 Blue 8:38 p.m. Trenton, N.J., October 4, 1915. THE PRESIDENT. You will confer a lasting favor upon New Jersey to lord your aid in defeating the suffrage amendment. The women of New Jersey do not want to vote. Mrs. F. V. Cantwell. 58046TELEGRAM. [*[89]*] ACK'D OCT 5 1915 The White House, Washington. 42 WU. FD. 29 Blue 9:19 p.m. 2 extra Trenton, N.J., October 4, 1915. THE PRESIDENT. We ask your assistance in defeating the equal suffrage movement in this state New Jersey women do not want to vote will appreciate your efforts in their behalf. Mrs. John Coney, Princeton, N.J. [*58047*]TELEGRAM. [*[89]*] ACK'D OCT 5 1915 The White House, Washington. 15 WU. FD. 30 Blue 8:22 p.m. Trenton, N.J., October 4, 1915. THE PRESIDENT. Your assistance by declaring against womens suffrage at this time is earnestly requested, New Jersey needs your support in this direction and we rely upon your good judgment in this matter. Mrs. Paul Court. [*58048*]TELEGRAM. [*[89]*] ACK'D OCT 5 1915 The White House, Washington. 20 WU. FD. XX 29 Blue 8:34 p.m. Trenton, N.J., Oct. 4, 1915. THE PRESIDENT. It is the profound seriousness I ask your cooperation to defeat the suffrage movement really the women do not want to vote but pay better attention to our homes. Miss Dayton. 58049 TELEGRAM. [*[89]*] The White House, Washington. ACK'D OCT 5 1915 21 WU. FD. 25 Blue 8:34 p.m. Trenton, N.J., Oct. 4, 1915. THE PRESIDENT. Your assistant to defeat the womens suffrage cause will be very much appreciated, New Jersey does not want women suffrage. We are depending on your cooperation. Mrs. H. M. Dickinson. 58050 TELEGRAM. [*[89]*] Ackgd 10/5/15 The White House, Washington. 19-Wu, Xa. 22 N.L. Oct. 5- 9:48 a.m. HOPEWELL, N.J., October 4, 1915 THE PRESIDENT, As one of the great majority of New Jersey women opposed to suffrage, I urge you to come against votes for women. Mrs. J. N. Ege. 58051TELEGRAM. [*[89]*] The White House, Washington. ACK'D OCT 5 1915 23 WU. FD. 22 Blue 8:36 p.m. Trenton, N.J., October 4, 1915. THE PRESIDENT. New Jersey was never in more need of your assistance than now. I desire to ask your assistance against suffrage for this state. Mrs. H. H. Hamill. 58052TELEGRAM. [*[89]*] ACK'D OCT 5 1915 The White House, Washington. 13 WY. FD. 36 Blue 8:14 p.m. 2 extra Trenton, N.J., October 4, 1915. THE PRESIDENT. Organizations of women all over the state of New Jersey opposed to the granting of equal suffrage to them will be grateful to you for your help in defeating the amendment at the coming election. Garret A. Hobart Paterson, N.J. 58053TELEGRAM. [*[89]*] ACK'D OCT 5 1915 The White House, Washington. 25 WU. FD. 26 Blue 8:39 p.m. Trenton, N.J., October 4, 1915. THE PRESIDENT, Your help against the women suffrage movement in New Jersey is hope- fully asked at this time we need your support and assistant in putting down this movement. Mrs. F. S. Katzenbach, Jr. 58054 TELEGRAM. [*[89]*] ACK'D OCT 5 1915 The White House, Washington. 22-wu. Xa. 35 N.L. 9:58 a.m. Sk. Spring Lake, N.J., Oct. 4, 1915 THE PRESIDENT, Sixteen thousand women of voting age in the State of New Jersey are organized to oppose woman suffrage. Will you please consider these women before making your decision to vote for the amendment to the legislation. Anne P. Kissam. 58055 TELEGRAM. [*[89]*] ACK'D OCT 5 1915 The White House Washington. 16 WU. FD. 25 Blue 8:28 p.m. Trenton, N.J., October 4, 1915. THE PRESIDENT. The women of this state are opposed to equal suffrage and beg your assistance in defeating the pending amendment for equal suffrage in this state. Mrs. B. H. Leavitt. 58056TELEGRAM. [*[89]*] ACK'D OCT 5 1915 The White House, Washington. 34 WU. FD. 23 Blue Trenton, N.J., Oct. 4, 1915. THE PRESIDENT. The women in New Jersey are needed in the homes and not at the polls. I will appreciate your opposition to the suffrage cause. H.B. Levitt. [*58057*]TELEGRAM. [*[89]*] ACK'D OCT 5 1915 The White House, Washington. 8 WU. FD. 8:09 p.m. 34 Blue 2 extra Trenton, N.J., October 4, 1915. THE PRESIDENT. Multitudes of women guarding their homes and engaged in bringing up their children are opposed to women suffrage in New Jersey and ask your help in putting down the agitation for it. Mrs. Wm. Libby, Princeton, N.J. [*58058*]Telegram. [89] X The White House, Washington 2-Wu, Xa. 26 N.L. 9:19 a.m. Oct. 5, 1915 LITTLE FALLS, New Jersey., October 4, 1915 PRESIDENT WILSON. Will you not give your invaluable support to the women of New Jersey who are protesting against woman suffrage in the highest interest of home and womanhood. Little Falls Ass'n. Opposed to Woman's Suffrage. [*58059*][89] TELEGRAM. The White house, Washington. 12 WU. FD. 25 Blue 8:15 p.m. Trenton, N.J., October 4, 1915. THE PRESIDENT. Sixteen thousand organized women and one hundred thousand unorganized women opposed to suffrage in New Jersey ask your cooperation in defeating the amendment for women suffrage. Miss Anne Macilvain. 58060Bay Head New Jersey October 4.15 My dear President Wilson It was with deep consternation I have read of the suffragist's claim that you are in favor of woman suffrage. As you know I have given much time and thought to the question and the cold facts 58061proven by unbiassed reports such as United States Statistical reports – are just the reverse of favorable to this issue I have felt as if I were struggling for my country and my religion and my sex and I cannot face the suspicion even — that you on whose opinion in every respect I have absolutely relied can havechanged your mind. It has been a great trouble to us that a man like Nugent should have chosen to be on our side but from some mistaken idea that women will vote against the liquor interests some men of this stamp will insist upon working with us though unwelcomed. I staid five weeks in California last year to investigate this very point and found the women were working against prohibition quite as much as the men and did much to defeat it. In the recent campaign in Illinois for some needed reforms, the women's vote was divided just as the mens. Hundreds of telegrams are being sent you from the anti-suffragists in this State and we beg you, Sir to protect us from having this thing forced upon us by a noisy minority. This time I am going to trespass on your known goodness of heart and ask for an answer - Faithfully Yours Anne Mac Hvaine [*58062*]TELEGRAM. The White House, Washington. 25-Wu. Xa. 57 N.L. 9:58 a.m. Oct 5- ELIZABETH, N.J., Oct. 4, 1915 THE PRESIDENT. As a member of the Elizabeth Branch of the New Jersey Ass'n opposed to woman suffrage and one of the many thousands of New Jersey women who believe woman suffrage would be a grave menace to the State and an injustice to us. I wish to express the hope that you will refrain from coming out publicly for suffrage. Henrietta O. Magie. 58063TELEGRAM. The White House, Washington. 29 WU. FD. 41 Blue 2 extra 8:51 p.m. Trenton, N.J., Oct. 4, 1915. THE PRESIDENT. We need your help more and more as the hour draws near which may change the homes and home lives of the women of New Jersey. Wont you help us defeat the women suffrage amendment. We do not want to vote. Mrs. W. F. Magie, Princeton, N.J. 58064TELEGRAM. [*[89]*] [*Ackgd 10/5/15*] The White House, Washington. 11-Wu. Xa. 17 N.L. 9:39 a.m. October 5, 1915 ELIZABETH, N.J., October 4, 1915 THE PRESIDENT. The women of New Jersey protest against your aiding to impose upon them the responsibility of the suffrage. Wm. J. Magie. [*58065*]TELEGRAM. [*[89]*] The White House, Washington. ACK'D OCT 5 1915 31 WU. FD. 32 Blue 8:56 p.m. Trenton, N.J., October 4, 1915. THE PRESIDENT. I most respectfully request that you lend your assistance to defeat the suffrage cause which I believe is what people of New Jersey should have to safeguard all interest especially the home. Mrs. Robert C. Maxwell. 58066TELEGRAM. [*[89]*] The White House, Washington. ACK'D OCT 5 1915 23-Wu. Xa. 49 N.L. 9:56 a.m. Oct 5- PLAINFIELD, N.J., Oct. 4, 1915 THE PRESIDENT. Mr. President: Dear sir: If the rumor as reported in Sunday's Times as to the way you expect to vote in women suffrage is without foundation, may I ask if you will kindly deny it, avoiding thereby influencing of voters contrary to your own conviction. Very sincerely yours, Anna Moore. 58067[*[89]*] TELEGRAM. ACK'D OCT 5 1915 The White House, Washington. 41 WU. FD. 33 Blue 9:11 p.m. Trenton, N.J., October 4, 1915. THE PRESIDENT. I trust that your will not lend your assistance for the adoption of women suffrage in New Jersey sixteen thousand women of voting age protest and ask your cooperation for the anti-suffrage cause. Mrs. Frank Newbury 58068Telegram. [*[89]*] ACK'D OCT 5 1915 The White House, Washington. 14 WU.FD. 30 Blue 8:19 p.m. Trenton, N.J., October 4, 1915. THE PRESIDENT. I herewith solicit assistance to defeat the pending amendment for equal suffrage in this state the women of New Jersey are opposed to equal suffrage having more sacred duties to perform. Mrs. H. D. Oliphant. 58069TELEGRAM. [*[89]*] ACK'D Oct 5 1915 The White House, Washington. 11 WU. FD. 27 Blue 8:14 p.m. Trenton, N.J., October 4, 1915. THE PRESIDENT. Permit me to add my protest against the amendment for woman suffrage and trust that you will see the wisdom of doing all possible in this direction. Miss. H. O'Magee. 58070[*Ackgd 10/7/15*] [*89*] [*THE WHITE HOUSE OCT 5-1915 RECEIVED*] To Hon Joseph P. Tumulty Washington DC My dear Mr Tumulty. I see by the papers - that [both] you and the Hon. Lindsey M Garrison being both citizens of New Jersey like myself & also undoubtedly. Mr. Wilson will also - advocate & vote. for. Women Suffrage on October 19th. I take this liberty of enclosing my article of the 21st ulto against "Women Suffrage" & which I had published in both of our home papers namely. the "Daily Home News" & the "New Brunswick Times" - I would like to ask you as a "democrat" & I have been voting as such for some 43 years & my family for 100 - why you as a democrat [*58071*]#2 should uphold Women meddling in politics - I will admit a married women or a widow women - should if owning property have the right to vote - on all Township & certain county measures &c but certainly not for a representative to congress, United States Senator or for members of the Electoral College those Mr. Tumulty are National Affairs & only men should have such franchise. If the administration is afraid of the women - & wish to be under their "cloke" by upholding "Women Suffrage" as the women have it here in New Jersey (& not like that adopted by the State of Illinois who cannot vote for state officers) so it will help the present administration in 1916- It certainly shows the weakness of our democratic administration - I advocate for the protection of women by electing such candidates. that will uphold & make such proper labor laws for their protection & show the good women of New Jersey that without the women vote - [*58072*]We will always protect their interests against all grafts &c. Yours faithfully Wm Osborn The Chebston cor Bway. & 101 st New York. Oct. 4 1913 -.by us on the stage. The things that happen this particular midnight were so absurd and ludicrous that their portrayal upon the stage never fails to afford audiences an excuse for unrestrained mirth. Gorgon and Postle will offer a few bits of musical comedy interpolated with new dances. WOMAN SUFFRAGE IS SCORED BY WM. OSBORN To the Editor of the Home News: One of the great questions that shortly must be decided by the State of New Jersey will be that of woman suffrage. Before the vote is cast either for or against such a measure, we must consider if any of those States which have given women the ballot have benefited? From all such showing it has so shown and been prove a pernicious effect that now claim woman suffrage, and so far it has positively shown that woman suffrage will in many instances change conditions for the worse and a failure. Then why should we have woman suffrage in New Jersey? To make good laws only such lawmakers should be elected to office, and it is not a matter of fact that the average was not over 19% of all women voters over 21 years of age who voted in the present suffrage States, while 81% stayed away from the polls; so, then, how can women be trusted to help make good laws, i. e., those of the suffrage class? It also shows by these gentlewomen of 81% which stayed away were entirely disgusted with this suffrage class and consider that the good wife, mother and daughter that it's much better to remain at home and look after their household, raising a family of good boys and girls, than mixing themselves up in politics with that class of suffragists who let their children run wild and roam our streets at all hours of then ight, while they are away from their home, husbands and families attending to political and suffrage affairs for their own selfish gain. After all this we are told by the suffragists that men cannot be trusted to make laws for women and children, yet an average of four-fifths of the earnings of men over and above the necessities of the family are spent on women and children. It has also been proven that of the laws which are now existing in all of the men suffrage States that they are much better than those that now exist in those woman suffrage States. Now as it has been proven that woman suffrage does not better conditions or laws, besides, if given them the ballot it would double the cost of election, then why should the State of New Jersey vote in favor of woman suffrage? I hear that one of their great "battle cries," which slogan was used by our forefathers in 1775 against King George III., that "taxation without representation is tyranny." Now as another matter of fact it has been shown that not one-eighth of all the women that are in our present suffrage States pay taxes, direct or indirect, so if the women should have the ballot, those women who now do pay taxes they would not be as fairly treated as now, while with the men voters it shows that they now pay seven-eights of all taxes. Another of their foolish arguments, that the liquor interests have tried to defeat women suffrage, when it has been shown that as a matter of fact that in those suffrage States the liquor dealer has had no better friend that the suffragette at the polls (vide California). Many of your readers either read or listened to Miss Margaret Foley, who spoke in New Brunswick recently at a suffrage meeting. Well, the same Margaret Foley, during the suffrage campaign in Ohio, in addressing a meeting of labor men, said: "Don't be afraid, boys; we are not going to take your beer away from you." Are not such class of suffragists more or less hypocrites? To get votes from the "wets" they throw their bouquet; and in other localities where they are after the "dry" vote they throw the bouquet at them. If they want to hit all by such methods, can they be trusted? George Washington once said "In time of peace prepare for war." With women in control of the ballot, would preparedness be made as it should be at the present time? They undoubtedly would act as our three graces advocate, namely, Bryan, Wanamaker and Henry Ford, who want this country to be a second China. Again, as the father of our country truly said, "Government without force is a 'nullity,' " and it is not just nor democratic for women to vote laws unless they can fulfill all functions of government. They cannot serve on the army or navy, or assist the officers of the law in arresting criminals, or settle strikes or riots like we have had recently in hour Hudson and Middlesex counties. Therefore they should not have the right to vote laws which they cannot enforce, and which would not be enforced unless the men of the cuontry desired they should be. I trust this article will meet the views of many of your readers, as I feel confident that the good mother, wife or daughter will do all they can to assist the men folks to defeat such a measure as woman suffrage on October 19, as it certainly would be against the welfare of the State of New Jersey, as well as the whole of the United States, and is not womanlike. Yours faithfully, WILLIAM OSBORN. Walnut Hill Farms, Stelton Heights, N. J., September 21, 1915 Bound Brook. BOUND BROOK, Sept .25. -- The Bound Brook Equal Suffrage League are indeed very active. This evening they will hold a mass meeting on Main street an dMaiden Lane. A New York City woman will be the speaker. The league has employed Hubert Suydam to canvas the town for the voters and Mr. Ayres, of South Bound Brook, will canvas that part. Mrs. Sylvanus Ayres, of "Nobi Hll," is entertaini ng Mrs. E. B. Ayres, of Wilkesbarre, Pa. Floyd Casterline is enjoying himself at Adams Mass., for a few weeks. E. Schoonmaker is visiting New York State friends. Mrs. Mary Ferry, of East street, is seriously ill at the home of her daughter. Mrs. Jacob Whitenack. Mr. and Mrs. Richard H. Brokaw are entertaining Miss Gretchen Zimmerman of Livingston Manor. Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Bennett are entertaining Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Brown, of Asbury Park. John R. Hall, who formerly resided in Bound Brook, but on account of business moved his family to Millbille, has decided that "Bound Brook is the place to dwell." Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Veghte, of North Church street, announce the marriag eof their son, LeRoy. The Cathelmar Club were royally entertained at the home of one of its members, Miss Catherine Kronych, of West Second Street, last evening. Games, vocal and instrumental solos, and dancing -were the chief amusements ,and at a late hour the guests departed, not, however, before delicious refreshments were served by a charming hostess and her mother. Harold Gillespie, son of Mr. and Mrs. H. F. Gillespie, is attending Leal's School, at Plainfield. 58073[89] TELEGRAM. The White house, Washington. 4-Wu. Xa. 17 N.L. Oct. 5, 1915. 9:22 a.m. PLAINFIELD, New Jersey., October 4, 1915 THE PRESIDENT. Please withhold expression of opinion on woman's suffrage amendment until after October nineteenth. Strong opposition in Plainfield. Jenipher B. Osgood. 58074TELEGRAM. [*[89]*] ACK'D Oct 5 1915 The White House, Washington. 5-Wu. Xa. 36 N.L. October 5, 1915. 9:123 a.m. Plainfield, N.J., Oct. 4, 1915 THE PRESIDENT. As one of the fourteen hundred women of Plainfield who are actively opposed to the New Jersey Suffrage amendment, I want to express my earnest wish that you will not use your influence to further woman suffrage. Laura E. Osgood. 58075TELEGRAM. [*[89]*] The White House, Washington ACK'D OCT 5 1915 37 WU. FD. 28 Blue 9:02 p.m. Trenton, N.J., Oct 4, 1915. THE PRESIDENT: We earnestly hope and pray that you may be able to help the women of New Jersey in defeating the proposed woman suffrage amendment and receive our heartfelt thanks. Mrs. Henry Perrine. 58076TELEGRAM. [*[89]*] The White House, Washington. ACK'D OCT 5 1915 39 WU. FD. 26 Blue 9:09 p.m. Trenton, N.J., Oct. 4, 1915. THE PRESIDENT. I wish to add my protest against the passage of the amendment for equal suffrage in New Jersey and request your assistance in helping defeat this movement. Mrs. Lewis Perrine. 58077TELEGRAM. [*[89]*] The White House, Washington. ACK'D OCT 1915 30 WU. FD. 27 Blue 8:55 p.m. Trenton, N.J.? Oct. 4, 1915. THE PRESIDENT I believe that the best interest of all New Jersey will be served by defeating the suffrage amendment. May I ask your cooperation in this very important question. Marvin A. Riley. 58078TELEGRAM. [*89*] The White House, Washington. ACK'D OCT 5 1915 33 WU. FD. 31 Blue 8:59 p.m. Trenton, N.J., Oct. 4, 1915. THE PRESIDENT. The women of New Jersey do not want to vote and are asking your help in defeating the equal suffrage amendment now before the voters. They will appreciate your help. Mrs. K. G. Roebling. 58079TELEGRAM. [*[89]*] The White House, Washington. ACK'D OCT 5 1915 27 WU. FD. 27 Blue 8:45 p.m. Trenton, N.J., Oct. 4, 1915. THE PRESIDENT. Your assistance in helping defeat the woman suffrage amendment in New Jersey will be appreciated by organized clubs comprising upwards of sixteen thousand woman of this state. I. W. Rogers. 58080TELEGRAM. [*[89]*] The White House, Washington. ACK'D OCT 5 1915 3-Wu. Xa. October 5, 1915. 9:20 a.m. 31 N.L. PLAINFIELD, New Jersey, October 4, 1915 THE PRESIDENT. If you come out publicly for suffrage, you will aid in an attempt to force upon the women of New Jersey a burden, which the majority do not wish to bear. Respectfully Katharine W. Rogers. 58081TELEGRAM. [*[87]*] ACK'D Oct 5 1915 The White House, Washington. 35 WU. FD. 35 Blue 8:59 p.m. Trenton, N.J., October 4, 1915. THE PRESIDENT. May I add my protest to the thousands who are doing the same against suffrage for women. I believe that the best interest of the homes in New Jersey will be served by defeating this movement. Harry B. Salter. 58082TELEGRAM. [*[87]*] ACK'D OCT 5 1915 The White House, Washington. 7 WU. FD. 30 Blue 8:00 p.m. Trenton, N.J., October 4, 1915. THE PRESIDENT. May you add my protest against women suffrage in New Jersey and ask your kind assistance in this matter to see that our state stands where it belongs at all time. Mrs. Jno. Scudder. 58083TELEGRAM. [*[89]*] ACK'D OCT 5 1915 The White House, Washington. 36 WU. FD. 24 Blue 8:59 p.m. Trenton, N.J., October 4, 1915. THE PRESIDENT. The whole state of New Jersey and especially the women who think will praise your efforts in helping defeat the women suffrage movement in New Jersey. Elizabeth Smith. 58084TELEGRAM. [*[87]*] ACK'D Oct 5 1915 The White House, Washington. 13-Wu. Xa. 34 N.L. Oct. 5, 1915. 9:41 a.M. SPRING LAKE, N.J., October 4, 1915. THE PRESIDENT. On behalf of many women of Spring Lake, I ask you to refrain from publicly expressing your self in favor of women suffrage. Mary Pennington Smith, Pres't of Spring Lake Branch Opposed to Women Suffrage of Mon. Co. Ass'n 58085TELEGRAM. [*[89]*] ACK'D Oct 5 1915 The White House, Washington. 21-Wu. Xa. 24 N.L. 9:51 a.m. Oct 5- ELIZABETH, N.J., October 4, 1915. THE PRESIDENT. As the member of the Elizabeth branch opposed to woman suffrage, I earnestly request that you will not come out publicly for woman suffrage. Emma H. Stearns. 58086TELEGRAM. [*[89]*] ACK'D Oct 5 1915 The White House, Washington. 1-Wu. Xa. 33 N.L. lxa. Oct. 5, 1915. 9:16 a.m. MONT CLAIR, New Jersey., October 4, 1915. THE PRESIDENT. The Mont Clair branch of the New Jersey Ass'n opposed to Woman Suffrage, with a membership of hundreds of women and men, begs you to refrain from any public expression, favoring votes for women. Caroline W. Stewart, Sec'y 58087TELEGRAM. [*[87]*] [*ACK'D Oct 5 1915*] The White House, Washington. 24-Wu. Xa. 53 N.L. 9:58 a.m. Oct 5 MOORESTOWN, N.J.., October 4, 1915. THE PRESIDENT. It is rumored you contemplate issuing statements favoring women suffrage in New Jersey. I wish to protest most earnestly against your so doing. I find almost all the women members of my family and most of my women patients opposed to it. There is too much hysterical voting now and this would increase it. Dr. Jos. Stockes. [*58088*]TELEGRAM. [*[87]*] ACK'D Oct 5 1915 The White House, Washington. 28 WU. FD. 27 Blue 8:51 p.m. Trenton, N.J., October 4, 1915. THE PRESIDENT. We are depending on your assistance to help defeat the women suffrage movement in this state cannot protest too strongly against the proposed amendment becoming a law. W. J. B. Stockes. 58089TELEGRAM. ACK'D OCT 5 1915 The White House, Washington. [*89*] 19 WU. FD. 33 Blue 8:34 p;m. Trenton, N.J., October 4, 1915. THE PRESIDENT. Our earnest hope is that you may see your way clearer to oppose woman suffrage in New Jersey and thereby receive the thanks of the thousands who are striving to protect the New Jersey homes. Mrs. Richard Stockton. 58090TELEGRAM. [*[87]*] [*ACK'D OCT 5 1915*] The White House, Washington. 10 WU. FD. 26 Blue 8:12 p.m. Trenton, N.J., October 4, 1915. THE PRESIDENT. The protest cannot be made too strong against the granting of womens suffrage, the people of New Jersey look to you for your assistance in the direction. Wm. S. Striker. [*58091*][*[87]*] TELEGRAM. [*ACK'D OCT 5 1915*] The White House, Washington. 17 WU. FD. 29 Blue 8:29p.m. Trenton, N.J., October 4, 1915. THE PRESIDENT. As a firm believer in the interest of women and their welfare I trust that you will lend your cooperation to defeat the pending issue of women suffrage. Miss Lida Sweeney. [*58092*]TELEGRAM. [*[89]*] [*ackgd 10/07/15*] The White House, Washington. 3-Po. Xa. 36 N.L. 9:25 a.m. Oct. 5, 1915. MOORESTOWN, New Jersey., October 4, 1915. THE PRESIDENT. Dear Mr. President: Please do not issue the statement which has been promised favoring women suffrage. The great majority of our women do not wish to be pushed into politics and shrink from the idea. Respectfully, Nathan Thorne. [*58093*][*[89]*] TELEGRAM. [*ACK'D OCT 5 1915*] The White House, Washington. 46 WU. FD. 34 Blue 2 extra 11:00 p.m. Trenton, N.J., October 4, 1915. THE PRESIDENT. The women of New Jersey were never in more need of your help and assistance than at the present. They ask that you lend your kindly aid in defeating the equal suffrage movement. Florence Tweedy. Similar telegrams from: #47 - Mrs. Henry Seligman, SouthElberon,N.J. #48 - Mrs. Felix Achelis, Rumson, N.J. #49 - Miss Bessie Hires. #50 - Miss Dayton. #51 - Mary Atterbury. #52 - Mrs. Ellsworth A. Corbett. #53 - Miss Carrie Andrews, Princeton, N.J. #54 - Mrs. F.C.Lowthorp. #55 - Mrs. C. R. Smith, Paterson, N.J. #56 - Hamilton F. Kean, South Elberon,N.J. #57 - Mrs. J. Welling Titus. #58 - John A. Montgomery. #59 - Mrs. Fisher Howe, 2nd, Princeton,N.J. #60 - Mrs. Sarah W. Leeds, Prest. Atlantic Branch, Atlantic City, N.J. #61 - Mrs. Wm. C. Stryker. #62 - Miss Elizabeth Pruder, AtlanticCity. #63 - Miss Mary Donnelly. #64 - Mrs. Emily T.Clement, Atlantic City. #65 - Mrs. O.D. Oliphant. #66 - Mrs. George B. Yard. #67 - Miss Mabel H. Brown, Atlantic City. [*58094*]TELEGRAM. The White House, Washington. [*ACK'D OCT 5 1915*] [*89*] 35 WU. FD. 30 Blue 9:07 p.m. Trenton, N.J., Oct. 4, 1915. THE PRESIDENT. Organized and unorganized women opposed to equal suffrage in New Jersey will bless you for any assistance you may be able to give in defeating the amendment proposed in this state. Gertrude Vroom. [*58095*]TELEGRAM. [*[89]*] The White House, Washington. ACK'D OCT 5 1915 18-Wu. Xa. 20 N.L. 9:49 a.m. HOPEWELL, N.J., October 4, 1915 THE PRESIDENT. All the ladies in New Jersey do not want to vote. I beg you not to come out for woman suffrage. Susan S. Weart. 58096TELEGRAM. [*[89]*] The White House, Washington. ACK'D OCT 6 1915 3-Wu. Xa. 9:16 a.m. 6th. 20 N.L. BOONETON, N.J., October 5, 1915. THE PRESIDENT. The Men's Anti-Suffrage Association of Booneton, New Jersey, wish to enter their protest against your coming out publicly for suffrage. W. H. Baldwin. 58097[*[89]*] TELEGRAM. The White House, Washington. ACK'D OCT 5 1915 1-Po. Xa. 10- 9:11 a.m. Oct. 5th. ELIZABETH, New Jersey., October 5, 1915. THE PRESIDENT. I earnestly request that you do not endorse Women Suffrages. Alberta K. Bauer. 58098[*[89]*] United States District Court, Southern District of California, Los Angeles, California. Benjamin F. Bledsoe, Judge. [*THE WHITE HOUSE OCT 11 1915 RECEIVED*] [*Ackgd 10/11/15*] October Fifth, Nineteen Hundred Fifteen. Hon. Woodrow Wilson, President of the United States, Washington D. C. My dear Mr. President:- Permit me, as a loyal and enthusiastic member of the Party, to express my appreciation of your announcement respecting your intention to vote for Woman Suffrage in New Jersey. Not only is your position, in my humble judgment, the eminently correct one, and unassailable from the point of view of those who oppose national enfranchisement for women, but your declaration at this time will serve to win support for us in the suffrage states whose sixty-two electoral votes, if I have the figures in my mind aright, will be most helpful to us in 1916. No one can cavil at the genuine progressiveness of the Democratic party under your leadership. With greatest respect, I am, Sincerely Yours, Benjamin F. Bledsoe Judge of the United States District Court. [*58099*][*[89]*] [*Ackgd 10/7/15*] Oct 5/15 Cinn O. [*THE WHITE HOUSE OCT 7- 1915 RECEIVED*] President Woodrow J. Wilson.- Honored Sir.- Next to praying and hoping for peace between other countries, and that our President will become victorious in his efforts for the people of United States, I (and others) were made happy to learn of the step our President is about to take in our (Women's) behalf. I know it will be the help and encouragement to those who want to do things, (both men and women) but need a leader. I thank you, and I know it is echoed in thousand of other hearts. Mrs Nathan Cohen. 416 Rockdale Av [*58100*][*89*] [*Ackgd 10/7/15*] [*THE WHITE HOUSE OCT 7- 1915 RECEVEIVED*] Akron N.Y. Oct. 5, 1915 President Woodrow Wilson, Washington, D. C. Dear Sir!- I see by the morning paper that you are about to declare yourself in favor of Women's Suffrage, and, as the daughter of one who helped to preserve our Nation as a united country, I would express my deepest regret at such a course. I consider it will be a detriment to our country and a privilege which once given cannot be recalled. It is not a question of the intelligence of your family or mine, it is the mass who go to make up our country. We appreciate and commend you for the Christian courage and ability with which you have guided the Nation thru the crises which has confronted us in our relations with foreign powers. And an endorsement of the Suffrage [*58101*]Movement on your part will be far reaching in its influence and many will make a favorable decision because of your position. We hope in the stand you are taking there is nothing of personal benefit which is weighing the balance for suffrage, and if there is both you and Mr. McAdoo will reconsider before it is too late. If you will take a few moments from your busy life to thoughtfully peruse the enclosed articles they may awaken new thoughts. Thanking you for your consideration, I am Yours for the Nation's welfare Inis Lynd Corbett (Mrs. U. Grant Corbett) [*58102*]Mr. VOTER! REMEMBER That woman suffrage has produced no reform in social conditions; no laws to regulate woman or child labor; no improved corporation legislation; no prison reforms; no health reforms; no purification in politics; no increase in wages in any of the states that have granted it that has not been equalled or surpassed in MAN SUFFRAGE States. REMEMBER That woman suffrage is only an experiment and we cannot afford to undertake such an experiment under present conditions. REMEMBER That woman suffrage means suffrage for every woman and not only for your own female relatives, friends and acquaintances. REMEMBER That the average woman is no better than the average man. REMEMBER That every Socialist and every Feminist is a Woman Suffragist, and REMEMBER That the great majority of women do not want the ballot thrust upon them by a fanatical minority! Vote AGAINST Woman Suffrage WOMEN'S ANTI-SUFFRAGE ASSOCIATION OF MASSACHUSETTS 687 Boylston Street, Boston MRS. JOHN BALCH, President MRS. 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Quarterly-- Full Cloth. per Year, $8: per Copy, $2. Entered as second-class mail matter. [*Please read thoughtfully.*] NEW YORK. SUNDAY. FEB. 7, 1915. THE WOMAN SUFFRAGE CRISIS. The Legislature of New York State has seen fit to place the question of woman suffrage squarely before the present electorate. Every man of voting age must meet the issue courageously, intelligently, with clear vision. The answer of New York State to this long pending query should be forcible and definite. The proposed amendment to the State Constitution should be voted down by such a majority of the voters as to deprive the advocates of an objectionable and unreasonable derangement of the political and social structure of any further hope of success in this State. The question involved is not new, all the arguments of the suffragists are old and were long ago refuted and sent to limbo. Their ceaseless and noisy agitation has not developed a single new idea. Woman suffrage would result either in a needless political muddle or in a social and political turmoil which would tend to weaken the State, to stir up discord in society and in the home, and would put obstacles in the way of progress which the wisest statesmanship might fail to overcome. The grant of suffrage to women is repugnant to instincts that strike their roots deep in the order of nature. It runs counter to human reason, it flouts the teachings of experience and the admonitions of common sense. Although women have other capacities without number, held in equal distinction and some in higher honor, they have never possessed or developed the political faculty. Without the counsel and guidance of men no woman ever ruled a State wisely and well. The defect is innate and one for which a cure is both impossible and not to be desired. That they lack the genius for politics is no more to their discredit than man's unhandiness in housewifery and in the care of infants and his small endowment of those finer qualities of charm and tenderness that steal away half of life's sharpness are a reproach to him. There are two human estates, the man's and the vidual women may and do, the mass of women will not and can not, save by spending their lives in the hard school where men learn how to vote. If women are to forsake the home for the counting room, the law office, the wheat fields, and the smithy, then indeed, barring temperamental differences that only the hand of GOD can efface, they may in time be able to cast a ballot which they can explain and justify by reasons which men can understand. Is it worth while? Let the agitators for woman suffrage answer that one question. Is it worth while to subvert the whole order of human society by putting women to do men's work? Is it worth while to take woman out of the school where she fits herself for her high natural duties to put her under a tuition against which her body and mind and soul would be in perpetual revolt? Of course, the most fanatical advocate of votes for women would never preach a doctrine so monstrous. Yet that is the only way. Either women must work as men work, or they will never be qualified to vote as men