The sun., 1894-10-14
WOMEN IN THE CANVASS.
sEVERAL MoTEMEN1s STARTED TO
INFL UBNCB VoTERs.

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The EFFORT 10 get women TO exert their infu
sncs in the present political campaign has re
suited thus far in half dozen distinct move
ments. and the prospect is that the number o.
organizations will be largely increased befor'
election. Most conspicuous Of all is the organ
ization under the leadership OF Mrs. Josephin,
Shaw Lowell, which is the result OF the sugges
tion made by Dr. Parkhurst Others are tho
Anti-Tsmmany Association OF the Twenty-third
Assembly district, organised by Mrs. Mark NJ
Pomeroy; the woman's Republican Associa
tion, under Miss Helen varick Boswell: tn,
Good Government Union, formed by Mrs. Eliza
beth Il. Grannis; the Philomatheon Society OF
the Normal College, under the leadership OF
Miss Florence Jeroloman; and the Ladies'
Branch Of the Closkmakers' Union. Mrs. Marv
r. Kelly is organizing the saleswomen Of the
shopping district into influence clubs.
This list may be Increased early in the week
by the addition OF the Society for Political
Study. Of which Mrs. Theresa Barcalow Is Presi-
dent. This society is composed Of women who
have at various times been interested In reform
campaigns. but on account OF the very pro-
pounced views Of most Of the members they
have been unable up to date TO agree upon a
line Of action. They will hold meeting on
y,
assist DR. Parkhurst will triumph and carry the
balance OF the society with them.
The society movement directed by Mrs.
Lowell has attracted more attention than all
the other movements combined. This IL due
not only to the social position Of most Of the
women who are taking part in II, but also to
complications arising out Of the woman suf-
frage movement. Thus, Mrs. Lowell and many
of her most energetic helpers have been earnest
in their advocacy Of woman suffrage, while, on
the other hand, DR.. Parkhurst came out fiat
footed last spring against allowing women to
vote. Mrs. Elizabeth Csdy Stanton has
written a letter to Mrs. Lowell assuring
her that tho cause OF woman suffrage
could not fail TO be benefited by Mrs.
Lowells participation in the movement; but
that has not satisfied convinced all the stall
warts among woman suffragists IL 10 whis-
pered, too. that the movement has Jagged lit
tie on account of feminine jealousies over the
selection of Mrs. Lowell as leader: and there
has also been n difference of opinion TO
methods. Some Of the women interested in the
movement in the beginning wanted TO make IL
of the most popular character. They wanted to
conduct 1t as men run political campaign. But
Mrs. Lowell had her own ideas. She decided TO
have a campaign of influence, like the woman
suffrage meetings in drawing rooms last winter
and spring.
Tho movement was formally started last
spring at the hall of the Young Mems Christian
Association. Although nominally mass meet
Ing. the proceedings were conducted as quietly
as good taste would dictate Only women having
cards of invitation were admitted to the lower
part of the hall. and men were vigorously exclu-
ded The reporters were requested not TO mako
sketches or take pictures of those present There
was an attempt made to perfect an organization
or to go through the formality Of electng officers
Ind appointing committees. Mrs. Lowell
asserted in no way her leadership. There was
>ot even a presiding officer. DIR. Parkhurst,
when he came on the platform, followed by
seven Of the women managers chosen by Mrs.
Lowell, simply began his talk on THE Con-
dition of Our City and woman's Relation to It."
Mrs. Lowell is assisted in the work of direct
ing the movement by . board of twenty-ni
managers. Here Ia something about them.
Mrs. Robert Able Is tho wife of DR.. Able. She
has been prominent in society for many years.
and has advocated great many measures Of
public Importance at meetings OF tho Nine
teenth Century Club, Of which her first hus-
band. the late Cortlandt Palmer was the Presi-
dent. In the suffrage agitation last spring she
was leader. She has gone into the present
campaign with the purpose, beyond tho work In
hand. of trying 10 bring DIR. Parkhurst and the
influence he has at his command to the support
of political equality amendment TO the State
Constitution next January when the Legisls-
Mrs. Arthur Brooks. the wife of the Rev. DR..
Arthur Brooks, rector of the Church of the In
present movement @ viii gladly do ss ali II can e
10 advance the cause OF good government for
BY that means the cause S,S Of suffrage will be
Gated regarding the POLITICAL situation they viii
be better able 70 cast ballot"
IDEAS and her advocacy OF wo-
mans emancipation. Mrs. Robert b. Minturn
" ardent sufrragist Mrs Charles Dug.
gin was one OF the hrst women In New York to
Throw open her parlors for the s1tfragist move
q the editor OF the Evening Post. Mrs. Charles
3. Maclean, tho wife OF x-Polioe Commissioner
York. Mrs. Charles ii. Russell is better known
for her charitable works by her maiden name.
~ @. Potter and before her marriage she started
many institutions for improving the condition
hS ssT
nent In the women's charitable work OF the
Mrs. William Rhinelsnder Stewart is also a
member OF the Board. she is a Southern woman,
coming from Baltimore, but a twelve-year resi-
ls not only rich. but much-sough Latter society
leader: She has been identified with many
and scssSsd befCss hsr
Rage as the designer OF wonderful embroideries.
she 10 inclined TO go in for the higher culture
settlement in the Catskills. Mrs. Henry NJ.
Sanders, like her husband. was foremost in the
suffrage campaign. She Is q woman of much
force and has established wide influence for
herself.
Mrs. II. 3. Macarthur. the wife of the pastor
of Calvary Baptist Church. was an ardent suf-
lragist last spring, and attended many meetings
= which Dr. Macarthur made addresses. Mrs.
Watson Glider Is the wife Of the editor
of the Century
Mrs William Earl Dodge, Mrs. Robert Fulton
Cutting, Mrs. Prescott Hall Butler and her sister
Mrs. Charles Stanford White. Mrs Frederick
Nathan, Mrs. William J. Schieffelin. Mrs. VIII
ard Parker, Mrs. X. J: Cross Mrs. J. II. Morse,
Mrs. Henry De COppet Mrs. James X. Scrymser,
Mrs. Charles H. Parkhurst, and Mrs. Merritt
lrimble are other members OF the Board OF
Managers.
Just what the duties OF these man gers will
Do DIR, Parkhurst and Mrs. Lowell both decline |
o tell. Mrs. Lowell says that the work is 10 20
m, and hints at quiet effective educational |
meetings In parlors. with few mass meetings. |
One OF the mass meetings will be held at Cooper |
Union next Friday afternoon. No invitations |
will DO necessary 70 secure admittance,
The WomAns Republican Association. with |
'fices at lo3 West Eightieth street. is also |
coming to the front. In the absence OF its |
President Mrs. Judith Ellen Foster, who is now |
n Colorado, Miss Helen Varick Boswell has |
lAen Dlaced In full charge of the work This Ia |