The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-12-03
HOW IT WAS DONE
Miss Helen Eacker Of Lawrence
Tells Suffrage Association
OF Methods Pursued in win.
ming Votes in Kansas.
WOMEN HAD LITTLE MONEY
Except What Was Raised in
Their Own State.
The Speakers Adhered Strictly
to the One Subject.

The Speakers Adhered Strictly
to the One Subject.
Washington. Dec. 3-The intrica-
cies and the hard work Of state cam
patgn for woman suffrage were de-
scrtbed today by Miss Helen Eacker Of
lawrence. Kansas. in an address at
the annual convention Of the National
American Woman Suffrage associa-
ton. Miss Eacker drew her lessons
from the successful campaign recently
conducted by the organization Of her
own state.
and $1,000 from the national organi-
zation," said Miss Eacker. 1.-The women
OF Kansas raised funds for their work
by voluntary contributions" Their
organization charged no membership
fee, and she believed the large mem-
bership that resulted from this plan
more than offset, in increased enthus-
tasm. any financial loss. This money
was used to establish headquarters,
send out missionaries and issue litera-
ture and conduct general campaign
OF education.
I'VE had much literature from the
national" she continued. but found
there were many things we must pub
1lSIA IAldt WOulu LII OOI own u0CO8. w =
had literature published in Croatian.
Swedish, French and German. Our
own Kansas furnished the copy.
While we were bending every en-
ergy to persuade all speakers in every
chautauQua and other public places to
speak for us in the course OF their re-
marks, we told our workers in good
big type that they must stick to their
subject and not insert in their re-
marks any other ism. doctrine. po-
AAYl Sac
frage was their sole faith. For that
must they work and pray. and for that
alone. We knew no politics and no
creed, only suffrage. This may seem
selfish and narrow, but 1t was our
only salvation and an important rea-
son for our success. I might give an
example Of temptations to deviate
from this straight and narrow path
we had 80 rigidly marked out for our
selves and our speakers. but there is
ever deviated from the rule"
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In conclusion Miss Eacker summar-
lied her Recommendations a. 3ollOWo:
Established headquarters early.
.Chose harmonious forces for the
work there.
Have the press chairman one Of
"a big campaign bank account
"Organizers Of personality who can
create favorable sentiment.
Constant communication between
headquarters and all parts OF the
kingdom, a personal touch.
sKindly supervision OF the officers
and a watchfulness for their comfort.
"A small territory under the imme-
date supervision of q trained worker.
"a weekly bulletin sent out from
headquarters, keeping the public in
formed OF the work best for It to
know.
keep watch of all public gather
ings and secure. endorsements ana
kindly mention.
Garry the word Of this endorse
ment into each subdivision.
Remain neutral on all political
questions.
membership at each public gathering.
"Reouest the local workers to get
into close personal touch with each In
dividual in her locality.
Let all this be tabulated ana con-
slant pressure be brought to bear on
the unsaved.
"call on all ministers and public
speakers for aid.
"see that your speakers and work.
ers are suited to the local needs.
"Open headquarters each morning
with prayer and Scripture reading.
BE always on your job"
They Move on the Capitol.
Washington, Dec. a-The suffrage
convention was suspended today while
delegates moved on the capitol to urge
favorable report by the house rules
committee ON q resolution to create .
standing committee on woman Suffrage
in the house. The scene resembled q
charge on a citadel when more than
1000 women advanced in regimental
formation in quick step order ana
crowded the hearing room long be-
fore the committee arrived.
DR.. Anna Howard Shaw. president
of the National American Woman Suf-
frage association had charge of pre-
senting arguments for committee.
She told the members It was not the
purpose Of the speakers to convert the
congressman to suffrage but to con-
vince them that the suffrage move
ment was entitled to q house commit
tee equivalent to similar one in the
senate.
Mrs. Ida Husted Harper declared the
suffrage movement had grown to ma
tional proportions. justifying a house
committee, that the movement had not
received its just treatment ana that
Justice required that the movement
should come under tn. Jurisdiction Of
! the national congress.
| Helen Gardner, Miss Jane Addams,
Mrs. Desha Breckenridge. Mrs. Mary
Beard and ME- Carrie Chapman Catt
| also pleaded for the committee. Rep
resentative Baker Of California spoke
for his resolution which would pro-
vide for a suffrage committee Of Il
members. A resolution Dy Represents
| tive Kelley. Progressive. of Pennsyiva-
mia, was adopted providing that the
| final vote OF the rules COMMITTEES on
the women.s proposal should be taken
!. in public. Women Of the anti-suffrAge
| movement have been promised hear
ing later.
F.ilure Due 9 nad Loans.