The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-02-02
RAP AT DIR. HAWTHORNE
HIS CRITICISM BENEATH THEIR y0.
TICE, SAYS MRS. DIR. SHAW.
Miss Anthsny's Souvenir Gavei ss the
wonas's Suffrage Convsntion-Idaho
for tho women-Tbe Proeeedings,

ATLANTA, GA, Feb. LIN calling the
Woman's Suffrage Convention to order
this morning Miss Anthony used a gavei
that was made from a piece OF wood
that grew at the homestead OF George
Washington, at Mount Vernon. She call
the yellow ribbon attached to the gavel
signifed wisdom. virtue that was de-
ficient in the American Congress.
Two or three interesting reports were
read, one from the corresponding secre-
tary and one from the treasurer. The
treasurer's report showed that S5,ss5 had
been put into the treasury during the
past year.
An invitation was extended to the dele
gates by Mrs. w. A. Hemphill 10 meet
the ladies of the womens department of
the Cotton States and International Ex-
position at her residence Saturday af-
ternoon between the hours of 5 and T.
Ihis invitation was unanimously ac-
ceoted.
CRITICISED DIR. HAWTHORNE.
DIR. Shaw created a sensation by stat
Ing that she considered the criticism OF
DIR. Hawthorne beneath the notice OF the
convention. since he had refused to give
any reason for his attack upon a BODY
OF strangers. and doubtless because he
was not I'm the habit Of entertaining logic
al reasons on any subject. Her speech
created intense enthusiasm. and seemed
to voice the spirit of the convention. A
telegram was received from the editor OF
the Idaho Statesman, notifying the con-
vention that the Idaho Legislature had
passed bill submitting the right OF wo-
man suffrage TO Il vote Of the people.
The afternoon session OF the convention
was opened with prayer by Miss La.ra
Clay, OF Kentucky.
Mrs. Mary q. Hoy the chairman of the
caommittee on railroad Ia .es requested
all the delegates to sign ips that were
given to them, In o. der that she might
certify as to the attendance at the con-
vention.
RtpoRTs rrAD.
Miss Clay OF Kentucky, and Mrs Meri-
weather. of Tennessee read t,rest ng
reports of the suffrage work In h Sou,h
and in the State of Tennessee resp Give
ly.
In behalf Of the committee ap, ointed
to suggest plan OF work for tho year.
Mrs Chapman Cott $ .bmtted rep IT. In
which the appointment OF sanding
committee on organization was recon-
mended. The committee SHOULD have the
power TO organize the suffrage m vement
In various parts OF the Gun r., ami
5000 was the sum Of money p eff d for
their use during the year course OF
study in he science OF 20 ernment was
recommended to be conducted on the
Chautauqua plan.
The report Of the committee was unani-
mously adopted.
Then followed a collection to raise the
needed sum OF money. In the course OF
only a few minutes nearly 800 was
raised. The remainder can easily be
raised among the suffragists scattered
through the country.
Mr.. II. w. Blackwell. the husps"aa -
the late Lucy Stone reached the city TO-
| day, and was present at the afternoon
session.
ELOQUENT ADDRESSES.
At the event Sc sion OF he convention.
which was opened with prayer by Rev.
X. III. Robbie, quite "A number OF eloquent
addresses were delivered. Among thesa
was one from General Robert II. Hemp
hill. OF South Carolina, on Woman in tn:
Palmetto State"
This was followed by an address from
Miss Alice Stone Blackwell on stronghold
OF Opposition" Among the other speak
ers, Mrs. Caroline T.. Merrick, OF Louis
lana, who discussed Woman as a Sub
ject:" Elizabeth Lylde Saxon. OF Louis
lana. "Club Ii In the South" Rev. Anna
II. Shaw. THE Home. the Tap-Root OF
the State" Lille Deveraux Blake, WIFE
Mother and Citizen"
An immense audience was present, in
spite OF the incloment weather.
Dr. Shaw breaches the annual conven-
ton sermon at the opera-house Sunday
afternoon.