The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-05-02

federation was able to keep out spies
and people who were not fully in SYM
pathy with the purposes Of the organ
ization. Every ward was duly organ
Here Is the platform of the fedora
ton:
''The federation knows no creed,
party, or nationality, and welcomes to
it's assistance all organizations that
make for order, philanthropy and right.
1.-THE object Of this federation is to
investigate the condition and needs Of
our city, and to promote by education
and active cooperation a higher pub
lie spirit and a better social order; to
separate city and county affairs from
state and national politics; to endeavor
to secure the nomination and election
OF competent and trustworthy persons
for public office. irrespective Of party
and creed, and to see that appointive
offices are not used for political pur-
poses; to this end. to federate the
moral forces Of the city, and promote
in all ways the welfare, order, and
prosperity Of the city Of Denver. We
advocate the widest possible applica-
ton Of the principles Of civil servieo
reform in all city and county depart
ments, and further declare 1t to be our
conviction that fitness for position
should be the only test for Office.
1.-THE federation seeks to accomplish
these ends by agitation concerning ex-
listing evils: by the enforcement OF
present laws; by securing improved
legislation. and by the massing Of
moral influence in behalf Of reform"
Having determined to take the int-
tiative, the women of the executive
committee began to prepare for the
municipal campaign. They had to have
a party and political emblem for the
official ballot. AS the taxpayers ticket
had been in use on several occasions.
it was determined to use that name and
an appropriate emblem. To start the
party each member of the council OF
enc hundred submitted to the executive
committee the names Of five men, and
from these 100 men were selected. This
committee of 100 men met with the
council of one hundred in the chamber
of commerce and named municipal
ticket. Upon a petition from the re-
mains Of the national silver party or
ganization a fusion was effected where
by the Offices of city clerk and one
member Of the board of supervisors
were given to the silver party. In this
manner the winning ticket was made
up.
There were meetings in every precinct
and ward, the various clubs of women
were induced to take personal interest
in the campaign, house-to-house can
wasting was done, and personal appeals
were made. A few days before election
the Civic federation issued a circular
letter headed, ITO the Women OF Den
ver," which was distributed to every
residence. and this contained briefly an
appeal for their votes. One candidate
for alderman, who had represented one
OF the best wards In the city for several
terms and was in most respects an ac-
ceptable man, was invited by the wom-
en- to sign the Civic federation platform,
and thereby secure their Endorsement.
This he failed to do, and another can
didate was named. The other parties
Endorsed the alderman seeking re-elec-
ton, and he was supported by what
seemed strong social as we'll as bust
ness influences, but the Civic federation
candidate won by 500 majority.
The chief credit of the success of the
civic federation movement is due to
just one woman, Mrs. Sue E. Hall.
While the other women were all earn
est enough and were efficient aides in
the work, it was Mrs. Hall who planned
the whole. In acknowledgment of her
abilities Mrs. Hall has been selected
delegate to the National Municipal
league convention which meets in
Louisville, Ky, next month, and she
will have the honor of being the first
and only woman delegate ever seated
in convention of that organization.
Equal suffrage has proved to be,
success in four elections in this city,"
said Mrs. Hall in summing up the re-
suits Of the last struggle, land I am
now convinced that women here are
willing to retain their privilege to vote
and participate in political affairs. I
am satisfied, though, that women can
do nothing through party organ 'zatio1s 8,
for they never can fathom the tricks
Of politicians. But acting strictly upon
non-partisan lines, and with sensible
and well-informed leaders, they can
exert wonderful influence for good
The greatest problem now is to know
how to manage our victory. We are
recognized as the greatest influential
body of voters now in this city, and
to take care Of ourselves so as to re-
tain the position we hold is a serious
undertaking"
LET me see'' unused the sporting editor.
what is AN incubator ~ $3.50 =
IAN incubator, :, replied the agricultural edi-
tor. is an egg plant. Chicago Tribune.