The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-06-25
Woman Suffrage Convention
 At the Portland Exposition

Exery alternate year the National American Woman Suffrage association meets at Washington for its conven- ton! In the between years the asso- ciation carries its banner now here, now there, aiming to distribute its meetings impartially among the large cities in every part or the Union. It Is evidence of the growing favor with which the ballot for women is looked on that everywhere the N A. W. s. A goes its delegates are received with distinguished welcome and honor. In New Orleans the suffrage ladies had the time of their lives. Usually at any meeting outside of the national capital the first part of the program is an address of welcome from the mayor of the city where the convention has gathered. Outing parties to see ob- | jects of interest and receptions by prominent citizens are arranged for them. so that oftentimes the assem- bling of the representatives of what a few years ago was a despised and , Jeered at cause seems like junket of honored guests.
 The 1905 convention was put later | in the season than usual in order that the delegates might see Portland and the Lewis and Clark exposition at their best. The meeting is Sof uncom- mon interest. The woman's side of the house as represented at the expo sition started in bravely with Sacaja- wea day, June 6, when the statue of the Indian woman guide of the Lewis and Clark expedition was unveiled. Then came flag day, June IA, with the national meeting of the D. A. R.. this being followed June 29 to July by the annual national woman suffrage con- vention.
 Each year the suffragists believe they see progress made during the past twelvemonth. This time their hearts are saddened by the departure from their earthly ranks of Mrs. Mary A. Livermore, for half a century aNfaith- full worker for the rights of her sex. On the other hand. they are gladdened by the opportunity tc welcome a new and most able recruit to their army, Mrs. Ella Wheeler Wilcox. This gift ed and influential woman has recently come out in strong article in favor !of the ballot for the feminine sex. She makes also the remarkable prediction that within the next decade women will be voting everywhere.
 Single hearted reformers live long. A few of the first agitators for the eman- lcipation of women in this country are still on the earth plane. among them Susan B. Anthony. Julia Ward Howe and Isabella Beecher Hooker. If the prophecy of Mrs. Wilcox comes true, and if these three belong under the new dispensation which grants cen- tury of life to mankind, maybe Julia Ward Howe will be able yet to apply to another cause which is to her sacred the words of her own battle hymn;
 Mine eyes have seen the glory of the coming of the Lord"
 Since the last annual convention of the N. A. W. s, A. 1t has transpired that women received full suffrage, in South Australia largely through the efforts of a man of American birth and bring ing up, Hon. John G. Jenkins. formerly of Pennsylvania. MT. Jenkins went from his country home in Susquehanns county at the age of sixteen, becoming a travelling book agent He went tC Canada. and then to South Australia and grew up with the country. becom' ing at length one of South Australia most useful and best known citizens For ten years he was premier of hi colony. and 1t was during his term O. office. he throwing all his influence II its favor, that woman suffrage becam' a law of the land.
 Che suffragist who came over tn
 sea to attend the Portland N. A. W. A convention is Jessie Alderman globe circler, temperance propagandis and apostle of universal peace Ms
 Ackerman has travelled farther and Il more lands than any other person ..v : inE. The record of her 1ourneyins