The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-02-23
Miss Susan B. Anthony a
Guest of the Daughters.
P0LYGAMY R0UNDLY SCORED
RESOLUTIONS TO Bar Descendants
From Society Fails to Pnss--t on
vention for Time Discussed EN-
Guiding Reporters From Sessions.

A strong stand taken against polygamy
as 1t exists In Utah. a stirring address from
the platform by Miss Susan b. Anthony
in which she claimed the Daughters as
'emancipated women together with
scenes both exciting and peaceful. last
night marked TIE close OF the Eleventh
Continental Congress of the Daughters OF
the American Revolution at the Grand
Opera House.
TIE entire congress, standing. sang
America" with which but a small minori
ty seemed to he acquainted Mrs. Charles
w. Fairbanks then brough, her gavei
down upon the table at which she had pre-
sided during the week, and the congress
was adjourned.
Day of business.
The entire da. was devoted strictly to
business, and much was accomplished
the most important work being that in re-
lation to the power bestowed upon a COM
mittee to purchase q site for the CONT
mental Hall.
Miss Anthony entered a box shortly
after the congress had convened. at 8
o'clock. and she remained an interested
spectator of the transporting events, sub
jecting each ruling to the measuring
standard of Woman Suffrage Convention.
She was evidently well pleased with what
she saw, for more than once she was
observed. a smile
The question of polygamy, which was
introduced into the house without a min
ute's warning, increased her interest.
She leaned forward while debate, as to
whether or not the congress should vote
to exclude all polygamists or descendants
of polygamists, who in progress. here eyes
swapping with the scent of battle. She
evidently longed for an opportunity to
participate in the fray.
Saw Miss Anthony.
By this time the debate was what could
be called warm" and nothing else.
Miss Anthony's chance, eagerly looked
for, came. She was noticed in the box by
delegate from the District of Columbia,
who sat few PAGES from her, and i'm
mediately the announcement was made
Susan 3. Anthony is in the hall"
In husned tones it spread around the
assemblage, causing many women to turn
their heads in her direction Many pairs
of lorgnettes were trained upon the ia
nous advocate of suffrage. Then the an
nouncement was made publicly by the
District of Columbia delegate that the
well-known woman was present.
Even Mrs. Fairbanks was interested.
She said: (Which is Miss Anthony"
When she saw, smile Of welcome lighted
up her face, and without apparently real
izing what she was doing, in her genuine
enthusiasm. waved lace handkerchief
toward the venerable advocate of woman's
rights.
The entire congress followed her ex-
ample. Myriads of handkerchiefs made |
their appearance, and the delegates waved |
them with will, standing, in honor of |
the guest. The white fiutter continued
fer several minutes, when Miss Anthony
arose. She responded by bowling and |
smiling gratefully to the ardor of the
members of the congress
Miss Anthony Heard From,
The debate upon the Mormon question
lasted for some time after this, and then
MISS Anthony, at the unanimous request
OF the congress, replied to the sentiments
OF good will expressed toward her.
Mrs. Fairbanks appointed Mrs. Lock-
wood and Mrs. Tullock 10 escort her to
me stage. Her appearance behind the
footlights was the signal for another out
burst of applause, which continued while
the introduction 10 the president general
and the ether officer vas being made
Almost the entire congress was assem-
bled, and Miss Anthony evidently felt
that she had the chance OF her life when
she stepped forward.
Since / was here last have been made
an honorary member of Buffalo Chapter
Of the Daughters of the American Revolu-
ton. ] am delighted in the Improvement
see l enjoy every gathering of women,
because they educate the women for the
new duties Of the country which you are
soon 20 face
An Emnncipated Woman.
"Icu are emancipated women-there is
no question about that, for you are. And
you have improved in your knowledge of
procedure. You come
here, hold your meetings. conduct your
business and make speeches, and you do
It Just as well as l can. Why, it is
You have learned TO make motions, !
Introduce resolutions. make amendments,
Use to points of order and personal
,riyilege, and, in fact, attend to all the
business before the house.
Il know that your work is good All
hat you have done in regard to pre-
CRYING the history OF the Revolution. in ,
ducating your children, and IN fostering ,
will teach you TO love your ,
ountry. and those who love their country :
re good citizens. !
But there is one thing ! want to tell | ,
-Ou about. You are proposing to go to a
made a committee to
Wait upon our lawmakers upon question d
4 Importance to this order. When you q
ave gone there for fifty years and had n
our head bumped-as | have for fifty
ears-you viii learn to want TO go there G
18th a ballot in your hands. -
You want TO go to your legislators b
18th power TO compel them to recognize n
our strength. h
You want to walk like man." added
iiss Anthony. and that's the best way u
, walk "
The enjoyment of the congress was in r,
eEse. At this Mrs. Fairbanks shook
ands with her again, and then Miss An v
lony said: Yes, / talked upon the Il
Mirage question, and your president a
eneral tells me that that is what she L
anted me TO talk about"
A Good Listener. p
Miss Anthony remained on the plat W
'rm, an hpnored guest, a good listener r,
I'D an attentive follower of the pro-