The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1900-06-13
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ReOrOauizafion plan Killed

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REORGANIZATION Plan Killed.
Milwaukee, Wis, June {, 1900
The General Federation of Wonen's
clubs killed the reorganization plan by a
vote Of 2S6 to 431.
There was at the Alhambra theater
this morning one of the most remark
able scenes ever witnessed in this city,
this state, this nation, indeed, perhaps
one of the most rema rkable occurrences
this world ever knew. BY some it would
be called ludicrous, by others ridiculous.
by others utterly discreditable, but by
some probably it would be called an oc-
currence which shows the progress of
the world and the emancipation of wom-
en-. There are few, however, who felt
that it was a dignifed and ennobling oc-
casion. The president of the Woman's
Federation herself intimated that the
delegates were making themselves ride
ulous.
Women Were Excited.
The large theater was filled with excited
women from all parts of the country A
question of Importance was about to be
decided. Several of the delegates were
on their feet talking at once, the chair
man was hammering the table with her
gaveI trying to maintain order, dele
gate sitting in box was vigorously talk
ing and the women down in the front
rows were kissing her vigorously. There
were cries of ''HOrrid'' and ''Sit down.
heard throughout the house.
Finally the president, Mrs. Lowe, came
to the front of the stage and lifting her
hand for silence, made the following re-
markable speech, considering the nature
of the gathering over which she was pre-
siding:
Ladies', this isn't the way to end this
beautiful convention. We have had a
lovely time so far and now do not let us
spoil it all Ii you want me to continue
to preside over this gathering, you must
not compel me to eXpend my vital force
in keeping a lot of children in order. The
meeting SO far has been perfectly elegant
and we have beautiful programme.
You must appreciate the Importance of
our behavior at this time and help the
chairman maintain the dignity of the
federation. If you don't you might as
we'll quit and let the men say that we do
not know what we are doing"
Cause of the Uproar.
1t was after the discussion on the re-
organization question. The ballot result
ed in killing the plan to reorganize by a
decisive vote of 2S6 to All. After the
previous question was ordered there were
a number of questions as to how the
vote should be taken. 1t was decided to
vote by states. Mrs. Eagle of Arkansas
said that she was there to represent an
individual club and demanded the right
to vote individually in the name of that
club and didn't want ito be enrolled like
convicts." Her speech caused an uproar
but there seemed no way of getting
around her point. Finally one woman
suggested that Mrs. Eagle be allowed to
vote singly and all the rest of the wom-
en- in the hall should vote by states,
which was done.
Memorial Addresses.
After the business meeting of the fed
Grafton at the Alhambra this morning
Mrs. Lowe introduced Mrs. Ellen NJ
HenrQtin, ex-president of the federation.
who delivered memorial address on
Mrs. Edward I4ongstreth, one of the Off
GERS Of the federation who died during
the year. Memorial resolutions were also
passed for Mrs Lucinda Stone of Kala-
recently. Mrs. Henrotin was cnthusias-
tlcally received by the delegates with
Chautauqua salute, started by the Mad
anne President" herself.
Mrs. Lowe Reelected.
Milwaukee, Wis, June 3, 1900
A contest developed when the conven-
ton of women's clubs took up the cleo
ton of officers this afternoon and mat
ters did not proceed with the smoothness
lHdL lHe supporters OIL MIS-. Lowe IOr
second term expected
The nominating committee at it's meet
ing last night agreed to recommend the
election of the following named officers:
president--MRS. REBECCA d. LOWE of
Georgia.
Vice President-MRS. CHARLES I. DEN
ISON of New York.
Recording Secretary-MRS. EMMA FOX
of Michigan.
Corresponding Secretary-MRS GEORGE
W. KENDRICK, JR.. of Pennsylvania
Treasurer-MRS. EMMA NJ. VAN VECH-
TEN of Iowa
Auditor-MRS GEORGE II. MOVES of
Wisconsin.
Directors-MRS. EDWARD L. BUCH-
WALTER of Ohio: MRS. CHARLES w
FAIRBANKS of Indiana; MISS MAR
GARET ]. EVANS of Minnesota; MRS.
MARGARET j. LOCKWOOD of the Dis
trict of Columbia; MRS. ANNA D. WEST
Of Massachusetts, MRS. w. J. CHRISTIE
of Montana: MRS. w. J. COAD of South
Dakota; MRS. WILLIAM STREETER of
New HAMPSHIRE: MRS PRIDDY Kansas