New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-10-20
PLATFORM.

IN SOCIETY on THE
PLATFORM
Tho Voman's Municipal League held a mass-meet-
,,y yesterday afternoon in Cooper Union. which
"acted 10 the doors with representative gathering
- NETWORKS most influential women about 100
women wei known in society and public lie being
a,el mon the platform. The only men who
admitted excepting the speakers. were the blue
o,o,ad representatives, of the Police Department.
ubo were stationed at each entrance. and the
or,srs Mrs Josephine Shaw Lowell presided, and
n,bers on the platform were Mrs. James a. Scrym-
cor Mrs j. H. Morse, Mrs. George Haven Putnam,
Mrs Arthur Brooks. Mrs. Thomas w. Ward. Mrs.
1,lisn L. Myers. Mrs. Charles T. MacLcan. Mrs.
frederick y Goddard Mrs. c. II. Royce Mrs Rob
ar, Able Mrs. Felix Adler, Mrs. Almon Goodwin,
Miss Caldwell. Mrs. Florence c. Ives. Mrs Char.es
Duggn Dr. Emily Blackwell Mrs Willard Parker,
Mrs C. II. Parkhurst. Mrs. Frederick Nathan, Mrs.
p J. Cross. Miss Lowell. Mrs. Henry De Coppet,
Mrs William Jay Schief1elin Mrs. Montague Marks,
Mrs Henry Holt. Mrs. Maria Huntington E.wen.
Mrs Abbe Sage Richardson. Mrs George Gunton.
Mrs Alma Calder Johnston. Mrs Margaret Raven
hill Mrs Clarke Bel. Mrs. Elizabeth b. Grannis
and Mrs James Scrimgeour. of Brooklyn who is
the leader Of the womans campaign in that city.
In opening the meeting Mrs Lowell said that
the necessity for calling a meeting of women
had arisen because men had become billiards re-
gar1ne the real condition of the city, and it was
believed that could the women of New-fork be
made 10 understand the truth and TO realize the
depth Of disgrace into which the municipal govern
uept Of the city had been plunged their moral in
dignaijon would be SO strong that their influence
for reform could not be resisted. Extracts from
letter which had been received rom eX-Mayor
Hewitt were read. in which he told Of his knowl-
edge of the existing evils but said that there had
heen insufficient proof for any action 10 be taken
until Dr. Parkhurst had forced it by his fervor and
IN he r1fD
greeted with prolonged applause. and he was then
introduced by Mrs Lowell, who said; He deserves
the deep and lasting gratitude Of every good man
and woman in New-Yoyk.
4 LETTER FROM MRS. URICHITTAL.
Dr. Parkhurst began by making direct reference to
the proceedings of the LeXow Committee and with
much pathos told the story Of the poor Russian
woman. Mrs Urichttal. who was only one OF
many who had been shamefully treated by the
Police Department" He then read a letter from
her. telling of her improved condition. In his de
nunc!at.on of the proceedings which had taken
place he nearly lost control CT himself and stopped
The strict lines of speech He then repeated the
statement which he has made on previous occasions
that this reform movement had no cohhectQ2n MN
creed or political belief. but was "a conscientious
and God-seryng effort to put ont the de'l 81
1t was only yesterday he contnusd' Ctt naI
had an n5Srvew Win PT n keo Ui the ne yon a
He is man whose sympathies and noble ldeas are
broader than any GhHFGn ana wH9 ike S many
others in his Church. is above ana 9eYI i@hrs ar
Church also came to me. and rejoccd at the
perb possibilities which lie before us There Is 100
the right and left TO be entanged with any political
denomina tional factions duty which deNo i'
have the control of our city and believe that in
time ii will be part OF ones education aiii IL
absolutely necessary for every of YOU women
TO know the condition of the city in which you be
lang | am gla
TO be intelligent, and want YOU TO understand Just
what influence you may exert, and what it may
accomplish"
HOW TO REACH UNEDUCATED WOMEN.
The uneducated unenlighened women Of the city
referred TO. and much stress was laid upon the
work which might be done among them. IF you are
going treat them and 10 consider them beneath
YOU Dr. Parkhurst added. that is the end OF 1t.
but If you show them that you in sympathy with
their condition. ana that your heart Is with thenl'
your influence will be unbounded
In urging the women 10 know the character OF the
who represent the city government ne made
reference to Police Justice Martin. whose name wa.
Kissed; to Justice Diver or, as il was put "thi'
man Diver who has just taken part in disgrace
ful row. and who, am glad TO add, was We.
punched which remark afforded much amusement
ana 20 g ., ya Eli 70 be 50 foul as to DISCUS
his own colleagues. and to cause other people 70
mated by Tammany for Assemblyman. The Tribune
was quoted having published a remark MADE by
which was taken with reason as an I'M
parchment ofs4heir characters. and DR.. Parkhursi
OF those chaTacters" G.augh,erJ The women again
urged to 90 s al IN i ibe pG% form the CON-
nac,ing link between the voters and the victory OF
November 6
HE CALLED THEM FELLOW-CIT1ZENS.
Or. Parkhurst was heartily applaudei and then
Mrs Lowell introduced John Brooks Leavitt, VINO
addressed his hearers "Fellowcrzens and in this
way created more enthusiasm than ne was able 10
sustain throughout his speech He declared II TO
be the first time in the history of Tammany Han
that candidate had Withdrawn from the ticket
account OF approaching defeat. ana laugh was
raised al the expense Of Mr. .,traus. whose name
II said should be pronounced StTaws. as
showing which way the wind was blowing \
political parallel was drawn between the situation
twenty years ago. when the hrst CommiiItee , o,
Seventy was appointed with an object IN we"
similar 10 that Of the present Committee OF
some 200 years ago" continued the speaker. "a
Committee Of Seventy were sent out as laihps
among the wolves. Now innocent men are sent olt
among Tammany tigers The other committee re-
turned and said Lord. even the devils among MS
subject Will and the result In TINS Gose
is sure 10 be the same" Illustrations were given
of five different kinds Of politicians. namely: the
rich merchant" the 'bribng builder ne . trnck-
ling lawyer" the partisan citizen ana the tiin2r-
Gus nncher" which illustrations were sald 10 De
literally true and to show the character OF large
number Of voters Continual quotation from "
Bible apparently was considered by many In ne
"a P a" caused considerable excitement. TIE
hand-clap ping and Kisses being about equally d.
vded. In closing Mr.. Lcavitt said: .,. Al.
Fe.low-czcns, you can do m9cn IN ms "s snd
You cannot vote. but you can influence votes; dnt
there your strength lies. Women Of New-YoTh ley
which exists to such a large degree III
resolution was passed asking the support OF an
the women Of the community, and vote OF thanks
was given to the speakers II was announce inat
the next mass-meeting would De heh lnursh haS
occasion both men and women would be admitted.
Much dissatisfaction was expressea ny nar S re- h
Ing no sneakers at E hess r mee 4I12 in ana aaa
ment on the part of the officers of the league