The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1896-01-25


easier. and whose ambitionsmay be broader.
The course OF study is planned to meet
these differing conditions as NEARLY as posi-
bic. 1t is simple enough to be understood by
all. and II only the books made obligatory
by the course of study are read conscien-
tiously the pupil will be sure TO Possess
at its completion Gear understanding of
the mechanism of our government and a
fair comprehension of the great political
questions of the day. This much may be
expected by every pupil; but il used as 4
basis, while the collateral reading recon-
mended is pursued thoroughly, it may equal
q university course in its results
The course is designed to extend over
three years. The first year is devoted to the
study OF the mechanism of the government.
Fiskes Civil Government is basis OF the
years work. As collateral study. Swiss
Solutions OF American Problems by W.
d. McCrackan. was introduced This little
book deals with the reforms OF proper
tonal representation and the initiative
and referendum As both OF these reforms
are proposed changes in the mechanism of
the government they were introduced in the
first year.
''In order to be true to our cause we
determined TO introduce into the study OF
each year some book upon woman suffrage.
For the first year we adopted .Milrs
Subsection OF women 1t was decided that
the second year should consist OF a study
In political economy. with u collateral study
of the tariff and finance. The third year
will be devoted to the study of sociology
and an examination Of the leading political
reforms OF the day. 1t might be properly
termed a year of general Information. The
second and third year are not yet ready
to he reported to the public. We have
had considerable difficulty to make the
right kind of terms with publishers. and in
a number OF cases we have not yet found
textbooks suited to our purpose.
I'm my judgnie Mt there is TO more hopeful
sign of our tines than the earncstness and
UEitcd States have received and adopted
this course of study in political science.
1t is evidence sufficient that the women
who are asking for the ballot intend to
fit themselves to wieid il intelligently and
wisely. 1t Is enc of the many symptoms
visible in our lard today which seems 10
indicate that we are in the eve of q bright
tomorrow, when intelligence and patriot
ism shall assert their right to control the
destiny OF the nation"
MRS. Gait THANKED.
During the reading of the reports Miss
Anthony reached the church, ard Miss
Shaw yielded the chair to her. Mrs Chap
man of New York moved that a rising
vote OF thanks be given Mrs. Gait for her
diiigent work ard brilliant results in the
of the reports and for their
adoption as presented.
II waEt to second that notion said a
male voice, that caused every eye to turn
toward a large bald-headed man. with n
church. land to emphasize my desire to
help the committee during the ensuing
year l subscribe S100."
His speech provoked n hearty ciapping
the chair announced tie generous donors
name Mr.. Reese of Pennsylvania.
The reports were adopted without dis
senting voice and Mrs. Gait was thanked.
Thcmceting thereupon resolved itself into
a collection bureau for the purpose of re-
ceivinS subscriptions to defray the expenses
of the organization
Emily Rowland of New York lead the
list With $500: Mr.. Reese and the Pennsyl-
vania delegation, 5000; Mrs. Devoe of
New York, 500; Mrs. Nelson OF Mime
sofa, 81 90: Alice Stone Blackwell of Massa-
chisetts, 500; DIR. HuSsey of New Jer-
sey, 500; Ohio delegation, Caroline Nice.
Eyerhard, chairman. $500; Dr.. Cora Smith
Eaton Of North Dakota, 500; Mrs. Nc
Milligan of Della ware, 500; Miss Margaret
Morton of Rochester, N. Y, 500; Mrs.
Alanley of West Virginia, 100; Mrs. sand
ers OF Montana, 500; Miss Whitney of
500.
Miss Anthony at this point won the hearts
of the audience by announcing in her char
acteristic way that she pledged $500 for
the New York delegation in order to bring
the total for New York up to $1,000.
Mrs. Williams Of Nevada pledged 500;
another 500 was added from the Penn
sylvania delega ton, and Mr.. Reese said
that in case the association added an
other star to the flag during the year he
would give another 500.
II feel quite sure that either Nevada or
California will come in, and maybe BOTH"
said Miss Anthony.
"rn pay 500 for each new STAR re-
piled Mr.. Reese.
THE LOCAL CONTRIBUTION.
The District Suffrage Association pledged
500. South Dakota and Maryland each
offered to give $50. l.. C. Hughes the son
of the governor of Arizona. gave $50; Miss
Elizabeth U. Yates of Maine, $c5; Mrs.
Johns, S25; Mrs. BeIlstcin, of Maryland,
S25; Mrs. Quigley, of L eiaware, SIS; STU
dents Equal Suffrage Club of the Dis
trict of Columbia, SO; Mrs. Gibbons, $40;
Miss Gilman of Utah, $40; Mrs. Marble,
$40; Suffrage League of Massachusetts.
$40; Hartford Equal Rights Club, SO. The
call for contributions was here discon-
tnued, with n sum total o. $4,000 n, :.
ing the morning receipts.
The meeting adjourned for luncheon at
O'Clock.
The report OF the committee on course OF
study was submitted at the afternoon
session, which began at 2 O'Clock. The even
ing meeting. at 8 O'Clock, will be a cOntilu-
alton OF the Estate presideuta' evening
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