The Worcester spy., 1901-11-04

mt of press work of the National
American Woman Suffrage Associa-
ton, says:
''It is no exaggeration to say that
during the past two weeks l have read
at least SO editorials and articles by
men who acknowledge the justice of
woman suffrage but at the same time
delude themselves into believing that
they are doing no injustice to women
by Withholding from them that which
they consider for themselves one of the
most sacred rights of ofcitizenship, viz: the
ballot. The Minneapolis Times says:
| "The Times desires to state in behalf
of the men of the nation, that the prin-
cpal obstacle to the granting of
women's suffrage is in the disinclina-
ton on the part of the large majority
of women to accept such grant. This
being true, 1t would seem to be fair to
acknowledge that masculine skirts are
free from stain in this regard"
"This is only an excuse for deferring
justice, and it would seem that those
making this excuse would realize how
thin it is. In the first place how are
we to judge whether women want to
vote or not until we have given them
the opportunity? In the four enfran-
chiSed states the women vote as gener-
ally as the men and seem to enjoy it.
IL yOu QOll OGllCNE ~ just Il y " tdhC
the ballot from them and see what will
happen. If the women do not wish to
vote and still do so from a sense of
duty they are the most conscientious
beings on the face of the earth and are
certainly needed in governmental af-
tairs
There have been more petitions pre-
sented to our legislative bodies asking
that women be given the ballot than all
fEN r,NI DIT H.
demand that a majority of women pc
tition for the ballot when no such test
has ever been required of the various
classes of men that have been enfran-
chiSed since this republic was founded?
Originally only free-holders voted. Did
the poor men unanimously petition for
the franchise? Did a majority of the
negroes in the South ask for the bal
lot? Have the majority of the Alaskan
men asked for it? Have the various
tribes of Indian men been enfranchised
because the majority requested it? Did
the majority of the Hawaiian men eX-
press a desire for it? Did a majority of
the Porto Rican men insist upon being
made voters? Is universal male suffrage
provided for in the new Cuban Consti-
tuition because a majority of the men
have petitioned for it? Did a majority
of the native born Cinnamon ask for
the DdllOl . Is lueTS III lHe WlOle MS
tory of our government one-just one
instance where any class of men have
had the franchise bestowed upon them
because a majority demanded It? Not
in one single case has this been done,
and yet legislators, politicians, editors.
lawyers, dismiss the plea of
women for representation with the il
logical remark: When the majority
ask for it they can have it,
women who do not wish to vote be
made to do so, we only ask that those
women who do take an interest in the
affairs of their country be allowed to
express that interest at the ballot box
This is simple justice, and it is always
eXDedient to be just
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Fashions for the autumn show vel
vet costumes exceedingly smart worn
for street wear as much as for recep-
tions. The fashion of trimming velvet
gowns with bands of taffeta or bias
bands of satin put on straight or else
to form a Grecian border or zigzag
points is effective. Black is the favor
ite color Black and white are to be
as popular a combination as ever.
Hand embroidery is seen on all the
newest and most elaborate gowns.
Dark blue. three or four shades of
brown. gray or green velvet gowns are
fashionable. In these days it is expect
ed that dress will show individuality,
but at the same time not be conspicu-
Gus. With velvet gowns will be worn
large picture hats lavishly trimmed in
ostrich plumes.
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Mrs. Caroline Hooker of South Bos-
ton was the soprano of the Old South
Quartet yesterday. She is a candidate
for the position left vacant by the de-
parture of Miss Ruby Cutter for study
in Europe. Mrs. Hooker was very well
liked.
At Trinity Methodist Church, Miss
Ethel NJ. Robinson took the place of
Mrs. f. L. Harris, soprano. and Mrs
Dana ]. Pratt substituted for Mrs. T.
T. Curtis, contralto.
WOMEN. from their sedentary habits.
are often subject to headache and cons1-
patton. These are quickly removed by
Carter's Little Liver Pills.