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Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1911-12-07
..DEATHS..

Mrs. Elizabeth S. Price died al
the home Of her daughter, Mrs.
Laura Houghland Tuesday morning
about o'clock. The deceased had
been in i'll health for some time. The
cause OF her death Is given as can
Ger of the liver.
The deceased was born In Indiana
on February IL. 1871. She was 70
years, months and "a days old.
She was the daughter of VIM. Hamil-
ton and Elizabeth Sharp.
During the past few years she has
made her home with her daughter in
this city.
The funeral was from Mrs. Hough-
lands home Tuesday afternoon at
1 o'clock The Rev. w, A. Shullen-
berger, Of the Christian Church con.
Quoted the services. The remains
viii be taken to Milton. Iowa. Tues
day night for burial
The pail hearers were. j W. Lee
w s. Hathaway. II. r. Averftt, JAS
Roy. G. w Lewis, Matthias Crum
The Ledger joins other. friends in
extending sincere sympathy to the
lbereaved ones.
Chas- Brown. formerly of this couu
.tys died in Kansas City Monday morn
ing. He was A years old and was
not married. He is survived by
three brothers as follows: VI s.,
HENRY and Kenneth Brown.
The Ledger extends sympathy
The remains OF Charlie Brown ar.
rived from Kansas City on the Al
eon Red Train Wednesday afternoon
The body was taken direct to ELM
wood Cemetery The funeral scr
vices we're conducted under the The
auspices Of the Masoais.
Mis-. Mary Meyers died at her hons
near Skinner, the northwest part ol
Audrain late Tuesday afternoon. The
deceased was d sister OF Mrs. VIM
Kemper Of this city Mrs Kemper
was with her when she died.
The deceased was born In Germ
any 81 years ago. She came TO An
drain about 40 years ago and has re
sided here ever slnce.
She is survived by seven children
six boys and one girl. They are:
Will Chas., and Phillip, who resid
ed with their mother; Geo. and An
drew. Of this county; john ol
Springfield, ILL., and Mrs. Mary Wet
eel of st, Louis.
The funeral viii be Thursday from
the Progress German church, nortl
Of this city The exact hour, how
ever, was not learned
The Ledger Joins either friends il
extending sincere sympathy to the b
reaved ones.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1911-12-07

A verdict for $4,000 was given tht
plaintiff BY the jury I'M the case d
Susan a. Davis against the O. 8
4. railroad Go. The case went tc
trial Monday and required nearly
days to complete 1t.
Mrs. Davis was suing for $4,000
for the death Of her husband. He
wac engineer Of the Inflated passen-
ger train which crashed into the
rear end Of q freight train at Far
ber about year ago.
Ryars Judgment Confirmed.
The Judgment Of $1,000 against
inc Wabash Railroad Co. in favor d
Mfs Lulu Byars. Of this county, was
confirmed this week I'M the st. Loti
Court on Appeals, Mrs. Byars sued
for the death Of her husband wht
was struck and killed BY Wabasl
tIain No. 20 three years ago at the
Benton City crossing.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1911-12-07
..llIrnntltIla..

Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Showers an.
nounce the entas' II ens of their
Daughter, Miss Eiter- Caroline, to
Mr. Lee y EtoYr, the wedding 70
take place at 7;SO on the evening Of
Wednesday, December 20, at the
horte OF the brides parents, one
mile northwest OF this city. The
aeremony will be performed by. the
ReN. w A. shallenberger. pastor OF
the Mexico Christian Church, after
which the bride and groom will 90
to their home. three miles northwest
of Martinsburg, Mo.
Miss Showers Is one Of Au
drains best and most accomplished
young women. She is graduate Of
the Mexico High School and has
many friends. Mr.. Brown is a
worthy young man and prominent
farmer and stock raiser
The Ledger joins other friends in
extending congratulations and bes
wishes In advance.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1911-12-07
Rf,oNE COUNTY, has called

sBCAh1ttA N~0OAN 4 4 lao IttAlIN HA
electlon for an S-mile road district at
Sturgeon on Dec 22nd. Audrain
county has called an election for
the same day for four by six mile
stad district In Sailing Township,
which win join ON to the Sturgeon
district in Boone county. The peo-
lie Of ~the west end Of the county
are In favor OF good roads. and will
organize a road district and will then
proceed TO build roads and pay for
them That Is the way TO hold the
travel on the North Missouri High
way ana to advance the price Of
Trims in Audrain county from five
II fifteen dollars per acre. stur-
gcon b. building permanent good
roara wilt extend itH trade material
" II every direction.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1911-12-07
FARM FOR SALE

By consent Of the heirs Of
the deceased R. A. Byrns. his
farm Of 1868 acres in Audrain
county, Salt River Township,
will be sold at the East door Of
the Court House in Mexico. on
Saturday, December Is. 1911.
at 2 o'clock for cash.
5. D. Byrns. Administrator.
Mary ]. Byrrs. Administrators
]. =. Johnson, Auctioneer.
7-2t-40-2t
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1911-12-07

Since writing the above we learn
that w. J Bolts has refused to
serve on the commission, nnd there
viii be an election to fill his place
by the City Council and County
Court some time soon. Mr. Bolts is
one Of Mexieo's most substantial and
conservative citizens, but has new
ct been in favor of the eight-mile
road district, andtherefore refused
to serve ON the commission.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1911-12-07

The Wabash Railroad Cor1pany has
been fined IN the, City Police Court
500 for running a train Inside the
city limits without ringing the bell
and anothoP sioo for abssructfue the
crossing.
J. w. Armstrong has returned To-
Audrain from Hill, Mortana, and or
ders his Weekly Ledger changed to
his present address. Mr. Armstrong;
friends are glad 10 have hins return
ID good old Audrain .They all|
come back
Miss DorOth Holmes. one IL Mex.
ico's most charming ana talented
readers. Is giving a series of reoIt-
ais a atlanta, No. Miss Holmes, Is
meeting With much merited success.
Delng one q me ciexeress readers
taat was ever graduated from Har-
otn Solleses
= =. Aamoert ana WIG returned
70 Nlcaorla, Texas, Huesaav Mr..
Lambert is agent for the Allison
hacney Lana co. ana has Reen here
interesting prospectiRe buyers. Hel
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Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1911-12-07

il. il. CARTER took his two Oldest
boys to the International Live Stock
SHOW at Chicago this week, desiring
to educate them along the line Of
fine stock. Mr.. Carter very proper
III takes the position that IT costs
no more to grow good stock than
it does poor, and that the proceeds
are much dagger. Il pays 70 plaal'
the best seed and to grow the best
II nck
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1911-12-07
DISTRICT
! HIL ]
coMMtss ssloNERS.

CQMMtSSIUNEhSs
ms. ]. H. Lane and Ms.
elected road commits
the Mexico Eight Mile
d vote OF six to five.
Atkinson and Pitcher vot
County Court against
ntmenaE not but what.
Est-olass men, but be
were opposed to the
bad district. and were not
|Ith the spirit Of the
Mayor Potts and the
The Council who fought
He road district so stren-
d for the commission as
above. These are high
but 1t is an unusual prop
kelect men to carry out
se who were opposed to
|udgmelt Of the Ledger
slon should have been
i men who were for the
and were in accord with
| the movement. Two Of
have been from Mexico
|m the country. and one
+ commission
|aVe been q Re
|he opinion seems to pres
II great many friends of
Hnt that the majority u
|s trying to queer the
and in eYHry way possibl
II Is claimed BY some
Hcii that they waafksi TO
|rnissIon tlllMt would not
9nd Issue Tire people Of
are not children. When
FAINT TO submit 4 bond Is
|lll do 50, whether the
Is favorable or not. Whe
BON was carried We UNI
3 Council would take the
|ioil and in eveny way Try
II the wishes of the peo-
'ke the movement a sue
hing is sure. the people
pct are not going 10 be
1 their progressive move
e permanent good roads
#fi "a 4.xxes.s !. - Il. 4.4 .
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1911-12-07

Married. Nov II, at Paris, Mo,
by Rev. Mr.. Alien. Curtis Bybee, Of
this city. and Miss Elsie Hartman,
Of Holiday, Mo. Mr.. Bybee Is we'll
known in this city and DIS a good
boy with good habits, His bride Is
a young lady with many accomplish
nients and the young people have a
bright future before them. They will
make their home ON the groom's
farm near Holiday. The Ledger ex-
tends congratulations.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1911-12-07

REGARDING The Mexico road dis
triot II has been suggested 70 the
Ledger BY big taxpayer that # is
not i good idea to take a baby away
from It's fond parents and place "
with those who don't care for Z
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1911-12-07
FARM FOR SALE.

Ny farm of 1870 acres Il miles
west Of Mexico. Mo-. 6or sale. Small
payment down and the balance in
easy terms.
I Write me for particulars
a0-2t =, II. SMITH,
Ousnah Texas.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1911-12-07
CHRISTMAS PRESENTS,

We don't sell toys but we do sell
nice line Of boys express wagons and
sieds; the good kind that wear, and
our line OF skates win fit any size
from the baby to the father.
Ferris e Caathcrn.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1911-12-07

THE Ledger has always neant
what 1t said when 1t favored good
roads, and is always willing 70 pay
.its part In this anuchneeded improve
fnent just the same as for any other
public necessity
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1911-12-07
A COOP RoY

deserves good gun. We have Il
ln4e of single barrell guns bored to
shoot smokeless powder; safest gun
fer boy to use only $4.00.
Ferris & Cauthorn
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1911-12-07

MAS PRESENTS.
Did you ever try a hardware store
To find suitable Xmas giftsryou Will
he surprised at the nice lime Ok cas
aerole and chafing dishes, carving
sets; Just the thing and the very
tasf 81
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1911-12-07

h. d. Francisco and wife departed
Tuesday for Des Moines, Iowa, their
home, Mfr. Francisco is secretary
and treasurer of the Oliver Con-
crete Co, Of Des Moines
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1911-12-07

working for what X thinks TO be the
best interest of Its constituency, re-
gardtess Of any attempt to embagrass
or discourage 1t on the part of any.
body
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1911-12-07

Columbia Newest Hornless Solid
mahogany MUSIC MACHINES. Co
lumbia latest December Double Face
Records. at Robertsor'a.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1911-12-07

FclS SALE Buff orpington cock
ores Mrs. Frank Coatsworth
d3t-40.1t
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1911-12-07

FOR Thoroughbred 4. &.
r. + Red chickens and Indian Run
ner ducks. Mrs. ]. u. seItz, Route
3, Mexico. Ss.2t d2
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1911-12-07

Col. Harrison The well known
and popular Auxvasse auctloneer,
was in this city Tuesday.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1911-12-07

II. p. Sheppard and wife, OF Sc
reca. Mo, are guests Of Judge W..
w. Fry
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1911-12-07

Que Box Mrnderhose, pairs. 81;
guaranteed for months; makes. a
useful Xmas Present. Poisson's
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1911-12-07

The residence Of B. D. Sims, for
merry OF this county, burned in
Kingsvilie. Texas. last week; Loss
$4,000; insurance $500.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1911-12-07

Miss Nellie Yonng. Of Wellsville,
Is visiting Rev. W. If, Hook and wife
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1911-12-07

DON'T forget the silver cup offer
ed BY the Mexico Ledger fol me
white babies born in Audrain county
Christmas and New Years Days.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1911-12-07

XMAS SHOPPERS, ATTENTION
i beautiful line OF chafing dishes,
casserole Dishes mission style in
sl.ckeI and old copper. dsw1
FERRIS Il Cauthorn.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1911-12-07
Umbrellas $2.e5

Here is an extra value We bought them early
to get the price, gold headed and plain handles
silk serge covers, honestly worth $400 and $500
also detachable handle so you can put them in
your grip. See them they are beauties
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1911-12-07

Geo. Graham. Of Chicago, is visit
ing friends and relatives in Mexico
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1911-12-07

she!led Nuts, at Smith Bros. and
get the best
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1911-12-07

MI and Mrs. Shepherd. Of Seneca,
No. have returned home after a
|Eiert visit with Judge W. W. Fry.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1911-12-07

Miss Clara Myers who haa been
~ for several days remains about
the same.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1911-12-07

Ed. v. Williams Is home on a
short visit during the illness OF Mr..
Starr, OF his Company
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1911-12-07

QUAIL HUNTERS. ATTENTION..
Quit telling the big stories about
how YOU cripple and lost. but buy
our fresh ammunition; every shell d
good strong shooter and get results
Ferris & Cauthorn.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1911-12-07

Gold handled Umbrellas for
Xmas presents. A large assortment
at the right prices at Poisson's.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1911-12-07

Ask for December issue OF CoIum-
bia indestructible 2-piece music rec
ords, at Robertson's.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1911-12-07

Prosecuting Attorney CAN'T went
o Fulton to-day.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1911-12-07

Doug Turner, Of Fulton, was in
this city Tuesday
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1911-12-07

6Oc Each for the latest colum-
bia Double Faced Graphophone must.
cal records Robertson dw1t
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1911-12-07

Miss Minerva Pearson Is home
from st, Louis where she has been
visiting,
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1911-12-07

VIII Morris, Of the Mexico shoe
Factory, Is in st. Louis on business.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1911-12-07

See Hattie Edmonds for Real Es
tate and Insurance. s1o-sOt ss-4t
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1911-12-07

Born, to Mr. and Mrs. Thomas
Wright, Dee. /. son.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1911-12-07

G. b. Wheeler departed for Oklaho-
ma, Tuesday, to spend the winter.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1911-12-07

New Minee Meat, Good, pack
ages. lie.
Smith Bros
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1911-12-07

THE Good Government ticket
of Los Angeles. California wiped the
Socialists off the map by $4,000 IN
iersty at the election Tuesday
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1911-12-07

Mrs. F. P. McCord Is visiting her
PARENTS. Mr.. and Mrs Harding d
Arkansas.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1911-12-07

Mrs. J. RI Denton Is the guest Of
her brother, V, V Dunn, OF New
Bloomfield, who is very IN.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1911-12-07

Useful Xmas Presents. at Pois-
sons.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1911-12-07

s0.Acre farm, fair improvements; !;
good location. not far from Mexico.
For quick sale, $4,000 per acre.
200 Acre farm for Mexico resi-.
dence property
Finest 100 acres i'm Audrain counr
4 for sale on easy terms and bar
gain price
North Mo. Trust Co.,
dwis Mexico, Mo
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1911-12-07

J. II. Haley Of near Fulton was in
Mexico Tuesday.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1911-12-07

Ladies Misses and Children's $
Sweaters.
dsw1Ricketta 4 EmmoRs D, q Go.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1911-12-07

ELEcTs oFFLcERs.

ELECTS OFFICERS.
Hebron Lodge No. s54 A. r. &iA
NJ elected officers Tuesday night as
follows:
Henry Llewellyn, w M.
Thos. i. Marshall. s. w
Pent Haskell, J, w.
A. G. Barnes. Treasurer
John J.. Steele, Secretary
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1911-12-07

liras. Ferns. 45c. Dearing' s,
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1911-12-07

arsA Jaraiaieres, 81. bearings
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1911-12-07

Dolls at cost at craddock.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1911-12-07

uso. Grahan Is hoans d J ylsIt.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1911-12-07

saver Teaspoons. 75c. DaaFias s.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1911-12-07

SILVER Thinables. lOe- bearings.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1911-12-07

,iold Baby Rings. sse. bearings !.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1911-12-07

silver Hat Pins, 15c. Dearing ).
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1911-12-07

sIlyel Baby Cups. 45e. Dearing :.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1911-12-07

Matel bearings Window. dwl
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1911-12-07

t.iI.e ohIna plates. Boa Dsarilg,s.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1911-12-07
Books Csc and SOC

You know what values We have always given
you IN books, Well Lthese books are better
than ever nicely bound and good plain
print To see them win prove our statement.
The best authors
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1911-12-07
II n II n

"A SILVEH JUPS FUR
n HOLIDAY BABIES.
q The Mexico Ledger win give ]
silver cup to ev-
cry white baby born in
= Audaain county Oh Christmas
b or New Years Days, The name
Of the baby and the postofficez
addrees of the parents should !
= be filed at the Ledger office
d not later than January 10. ~.
n r. MI WHITE s. SON.
= dwtf
= . = u y = = = = !
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1911-12-07

L. +. Ross is In st. Louis.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1911-12-07

VIII Richie Is home.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1911-12-07

LEDGER ADVERTISEMENTS PAY
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1911-12-07

t,es i watches. s5e. Deralng
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1911-12-07

dwi; Mexico. Mo.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1911-12-07

Smith Bros
New-York tribune., 1911-01-09
OBITUARY..
EDWARD ALLEN PERRY.

Boston, Jan. S.-Edward Allen Perry, a
hero of two wars, known prominently as
Journalist in England and America, and
at one time the Grand Exalted Ruler Of the
Elks in America, died at the home Of his
daughter, Mrs. Harry G. Alley, in Kansas
City. Mo-, last night. according to private
dispatch received here. Mr. Perry went to
Missouri short time ago from Boston.
While acting as London correspondent or
a Boston newspaper some years ago he was
active in ferretng out the story Of the
downfall Of Charles Stewart Parnel and
on his return TO Boston was guest at
Tublic reception given by the city fathers
headed by Mayor O'Brien. lie served as
United States Commissioner 10 the Aus
trian Exposition at Vienna.
At the age of fourteen he ran away from
his home in Portland. Me-, and enlisted In
the Union army When mustered out he
was brevetted a major for gallant service.
After some experience in newspaper work
he went to Europe and took part IN the
Franco -Prussian War as member Of tAe
English ambulance corps. On the field OK
Gravelotte he was decorated with the iron
cross Of Germany by Crown Prince Cater
Emperor Frederick, for bravery in saving
the wounded under fire.
Mr.. Perry had been editor of various dra-
matte publications in this city and Ne"
York and was long associated with Boston
newspapers in various editorial capacities
He was the first president Of the Boston
Press Club.
New-York tribune., 1911-01-09
SOLUTION OF MODERN LIFE
Reasonableness Of Jesus Christ, Says
the Rev. Percy Stickney Grant.

Beneath the ambitions OF potentates
there IS a common end that will eventually
mean the good Of nations, and we should
Ind I'm each nation not an ambition glitter
ing with arms, but with the spirit OF Jesus
Christ" said the Rev. Percy Stckney
Grant. rector of the Church Of the Ascen-
sion. Fifth avenue and 10th street. at the
Epiphany Sunday service yesterday morn
ing. Bishop James II. Darlington. Of Har-
risburg, was to have spoken upon "rhe
Needs Of the Coal Miners" at the morning
service, but was unable 10 occupy the pull
pit
The Festival Of the Epiphany" said Mr.
Grant originally was part Of the Christ
mas season, but now is an anniversary
apart from the Yuletide season. which
teaches the enlightenment of the world
through Jesus-the revelation Of light Is
there a Transforming power in Jesus SUI
perior 10 that Of mere wisdom and superior
10 that OF official position? Early believers
saw not merely parsonage who had power
and wisdom from omnipotent source, but a
new vitality Of spirituality called love.
THE modern national life has not recov-
cred entirely from tho fear and hostility
husbanded 10y ttYesmen m the Middle Ages
against strangers Of foreign nations. Peo-
ME said 10 be of a nation unfamiliar 10 us
preiudices our ears against them The spirit
Of Jesus Christ burst this barrier The true
Relationship Of nations calls FOR the use Of
reasonableness of Jesus Christ 10 make
them the best Reasonableness of Jesus
Christ is the solution Of modern life"
New-York tribune., 1911-01-09
SUFFRAGE NEEDS MONEY
Give" Says Mrs. Blatch
Don't Be 'Rounders' -

Mrs. Harriet Stanton Blatch presided yes
terday afternoon at a meeting of the Wom-
ems Political Union at No. 46 East 29th
street. at which Miss Sylvia Pankhurst was
the principal speaker. The rooms were
filed, and Miss Pankhurst enlightened those
present on the methods employed I'm England
TO gain the end sought. She spoke Of the
posters and the individual effort Nothing
can stop US now" she said. we shall go
forward, and we know we shall win"
Mrs. BlatCh astonished some and delight
ed others by her plain spoken handling of
the subject. She said in part:
I'VE in America have grown too much in
the habit Of accepting all and giving
nothing. IL YOU are not able TO work for
this cause you must give to those who
are doing tie work. There is no reason we
women cannot stand up and be the equals
of these women OF England of to-day. The
Legislature will not do anything for us
unless we show them that We arc in ear
nest Give your lives, If necessary to this
cause.
We've got 70 have a meeting In Albany
i'm February. and we will take this slip of
an English girl with MS and let her tell
those Legislators how they do it in England.
We've got go have #, end you must help
US pay for il. Don't let US be FOUNDERS
or parasites. Let US give, give, give our
energies and our money"
Nearly 50 was collected at the meeting.