Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-03-02

Importance to the homes of Colorado that
they have been instrumental in placing
upon the statute books Of the state
Other speakers We're Miss Burns of the
national headquarters in New York. Mrs.
Raymond Brown of New York Mrs.
national organization, and Mrs. John
Rogers Of New York. president of the
Woman's Political Union
Telegram From California.
A telegram addressed to Dr. Anna
Howard Shaw at local headquarters.
from the Political Equality League Of
southern California. was read at the
close of the speecnmaking The telegram
follows:
1.-The suffrage parade will have a ire
mendous effect on public opinion
throughout the country. 1t is magnif-
you. and We wish We could take part IN
this world famous demonstration. With
hearty good wishes for its success.
A poem by Richard Wightman, entitled
ode to American Women was read
Today undoubtedly will be the busiest
day the woman suffragists have expert
enced. as it is the eve of the big event
the pageant of tomorrow In which both
the District enthusiasts as Wen as large
numbers of out-of-town representatives
will be present. Besides the rehearsais
and final arrangements. which are being
completed today, numerous meetings VIII
be held throughout the city in the in
terest OF votes for women
Trainloads Of Women Coming.
Trainloads of women from the states
are expected to arrive today. Many ar
rived last night and Yesterday. Several
leaders Of the movement reached here
on these trains, among them being Dr.
Anna Howard Shaw, Mrs. Carrie Chap
man Gait, Mrs. Mary Ware bennett OF
New York and Mrs. Susan Walker Fitz-
gerald and Mrs. Katherine Dexter Nc
Cormick of Boston.
Another arrival was Miss Helen A.
Keller. the deaf and blind writer. one of
those who are to speak at the suffrage
rally in Continental Hall. following the
parade. She was given hearty well
come. Miss Inez Milholland. a sunragist,
who Is to be speaker at meetings heiu
today, was another arrival
Explanations were profuse at the suf-
frage Headquarters. 1920 + street north
west, yesterday. that the pilgrim hik-
ers.'' who marched from New York to
this city in the interest of the cause.
had the undivided support of the District
suffra gists All the reported friction be-
tween the marchers ana the D1strlct
women had been wholly mlSunderStano-
ing. it was explained. and all is now
settled between the two bodies
Congress Hall Meeting.
One of the most important meetings to-
day will be held at Congress Hall Hotel
at $40 o'clock pm. Mrs. Champ Clark
will preside and the speakers will in
cmde: Mrs o. B. Jameson, sister of
Booth Harrington. of Indianapolis. Ind.
Mrs RAYMOND Brown of New York. Miss
Harriet Noble of Indianapolis. Ind, and
Mrs. J. Ohio Stevenson.
The suffrage speaking program for to-
day includes suffrage addresses this aft
ernoon and tonight at Polls, at which
nationally known suffragists will deliver
addresses. The Marine Band will play
at both meetings
A meeting at the Public Library at s
o. clock tonight will be addressed by Dr.
Celia Parker WoOlley of Chicago, a
prominent writer and lecturer on equal
suffrage. Mrs. Flora Denison. president
of the Canadian Suffrage Associa ton,
and DR.. Stowe-Gullen honorary presi-
dent of the same organization. will also
speak.
Mrs Richard Coke Burleson, grand
marshal of the pageant. win meet the
marshsls and aids at the Peace monu-
ment at II o'clock this morning to an