Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1882-09-15
The woman,. Labor L..~u..

well-known women were present. 1t was said
the gathering was not so large as usual in conse-
quence of many OF the members being absent in
Baltimore at the OrOle. The secretary read the
draft OF constitution, and bylaws prepared by
j. Calvert read a lengthy speech prepared for the
occasion In advocacy Of woman'5 rights, after
he had prepared. It differed very little from the
one read by the secretary.
WOMEN IN ART.
Mr.. Mcdonald, the sculptor. who had been pres
ent at the former meeting and made an address,
desired the minutes corrected where it attributed
to him the remark ''that in art women are supe-
rior to men," He did not say that as 1T was not
true in fact. Men were superior to women In
works OF art
The chair stated that she was In receipt OF let
ter from Mr. George Bliss, Of the star route cases
He gave them great encouragement to pursue the
course they had adopted to secure equal rights
With man.
HONORARY MEMBERS
The chair also announced the names Of the fol-
lowing as proper persons to elect as honorary
members: Peter Cooper of New York: WV. Cor
eoran. Gen. W. s. Ro5ecrans, OF California; Miss
susan King, OF New York; Mrs. Senator 1alr and
MIR. A B. TalcOtt.
The draft OF the constitution was then taken up
SectiOn Dy section and discussed during which
DIR. MARY WALKER
entered the room and took lively part in the dis
cusslon.
The section, describing the objects of the asso-
CidtlOu, WAS OBJECTED 10 Dr. walker, ana In ler
rem trkS she took occasion to defend Secretary
Lincoln, Attorney General Brewster and Secretary
Teler.whose names had been {rreverently used in
Mr.. Calvert called the Doctor to order, and said
ne objected To her coming in there as fire brand
The Doctor continued until she had relieved her
mind. The section then adopted.
The section, giving the names or the officers was
read, and Dr.. Walker expressed the opinion that
put ON as officers which might add to their stand
ing and finances.
Mrs. Roberts thought 1t-not altogether in good
taste for the Doctor to come in there and dictate
TO the association how to organize; few OF the
ladies present docking towards Mrs Smith) had
procured the hall and furnished 1t By their own in
d1vidual efforts. But few OF the women were
favored with government Office, and, therefore,
had not much means to expend in the cause. She
should have something to say.
Mr. Calvert thought so too, and said they
should have the right OF selecting their own
officers and members.
The section relating to the qualifications OF
menbers-none but those OF good moral character
being eligibe-was the next topic OF discussion
DIR. Mary Walker thought the organization
should start out on
THE broadcast GROUNDS OF LIBERALIrY
and not be too restrictive. The objects were to
benefit the women, and any woman who thought
she needed benehtting should be admitted. There
should be no secret ballots, but the doors should
be open to all. Mr. Calvert contended that the
cfganlzatl0n should reserve the right to select its
own company.
Mr.. Mcdonald said he thought when he heard
the section read that it had reference to tramps
This city Is said to be the headquarters for them.
Dr. Walker moved that the prOvisO in relation to
adverse ballots" be struck out and that ali WO-
men OF good moral character who pay their fees
and dues be admitted.
Mr.Kenneday moved that three-fourths vote OF
tne society be requisite for the election Of MEM
berS; lost
THE CONSTITUTION ADOPTED AND OFFICERS ELECTED
The constitution was finally adopted and perma-
nent officers were elected as follows:-Presdent
fpc Nhnr ntt C,,,{tI
riet L. Doson. OF N. Y; 2d vice president, Mrs.
Helen V. Cole, OF Mass; recording secretary Mrs
Cara Barton Greene; corresponding secretary
Mrs. Julia A. Roberts; and treasurer, Mrs. A. E.
A paper, signed by twenty-seven ladies of this
city, endorsing the movement, was read and placed
on ME board of control was elected as follows:
MRS. Charlotte Smith, NJ rs. Harriet L. Dosen. N
y; Mrs Helen V. Cole, Mass; Mrs. A. 4. Calvert.
W ash1ngton; Mrs. Geo. W. Brown, Washington;
Mrs E. Turner, Mo-; Mrs. Lavin1a Dundore. Wash.
ingtOn.
CENsURING CABINET OFFICERS
The following was adopted: " That as Mr.. Brew
ster, the present Attorney General of the United
States has had the unbushing effrontery to stand
up in the Supreme Court of this District In his
capacity as an officer OF the present administra-
tion and cast a slur upon citizen simply because
he was mechanic, thus throwing an insult into
The very teeth or the mechanics and the working
people OF the nation, he has reduced himself to
the line or a common pettifOsger and beneath the
contempt or all fair-minded men and women; that
these three bejeweled aristocrats and frilied fun
keyS-Ieller, Lincoln, and BrewSter-have placed
themselves on record as the enemies of every man
or woman who work for an honest livelihood
An open letter to the women of America was read
the Union.
LETTER FROM GEN. RosECRANs
The following letter from Gen. w. S. Rosecrans
to Mrs Smith, dated August 18th, was read and
resolution of thanks adopted: accept my deep
contrition and apologies for having twice failed
to send you What you had right to say what
was in your hand, and which had partly written,
expressing my hearty sympathy with all reason
abe movements to enlarge the opportunities for
proper employment and just Compensation for
ancient Gent1leiSIn, woman has been and still
continues practically slave Under modern
materialfsm, she is made the toy-goddess OF SEN
moral degradation. Christianity, which pro-
claims her the equal OF man in the grandeur and
dignity of her duties and immortal destiny, alone
preScribeS her true position in human society and
glories and sanctifies the virginia. well as the
married life. To maintain herself in this position.
woman should be helped with all reasonable Cd,
portunities and safeguards. In the bosom of the
family and In the discharge of wifely and
for those who choose the married lie
For virgins and widows the cares OF society should
De redoubled. To give them safe opportunities
TO earn their own livelihood in all branches OF en-
plOyment suited tc their strength, intelligence
and skill, Is a work not merely OF money but of
ose Io See that they are paid equal wages
fair and just. Nor should any evils which have
grown up In the departments through infamies as
daInning 10 those who have asked as to those who
have allowed them, be placed TO excuse the gov
eminent from being a leader in the work. Let
every one who helps TO prevent the employment OF
female skill and labor in suitable occupations in
the department be pillowed as an enemy to So
clety, whose acts help to make difficult the fulfil
ment OF its duties to unmarried women"
THE MUTUAL BENEFIT CONVENTIONAL the con-
vention OF the Mutual Benefit Association in New
York yesterday, Mr. Gardner, OF this city, finished
the reading OF his paper. 1t was decided to hold
the next annual convention in Detroit Mich. The
following officers were elected president, Geo.
w. Burkharlt, OF Detroit; secretary, j. F. Shu-
mite, of Urbana, Ohio; treasurer, T. A. Young,
OF New York; and executive committee, Alexander
Gardner, o: Washington, d. c.; w. 8. Campbell.
philadelphia; j. j. Acker, Albany, N. Y; j. C.
Terry, ST. Paul, and E. T. Phelps, Galesburg, Ill
All the mutual aid associations were instructed to
assist In the formation OF state unions The fol-
lowing committee was elected on legislation each
representing the state affixed to his name label
Crook. New York: L. G. FOus, Pennsylvania: W.
Z. Culver, Illinois; Robert Norton, Wisconsin:
Stephen Bali, Connecticut, and Noble d. Iarner
District OF Columbia.
A KNocK-DOwN ARGUMENT.-James r. Purcell a
virginia farmer, and morse trader named Rol,,t
Whlte, Were in the Police Court to-day, on q
charge OF ARRAY, In lighting with each other in
the horse bazaar yesterday Purcell stated that
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