The Washington herald., 1913-01-10
MRS. AYRES Wins
INBITTER FIGHT.
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mentality, and answering adherence to
the principles Of pure democracy, undis-
turbed by any OF the isms which would
mar its harmony or bring discredit upon
its teachings.
The woman to whom refer-the wife
Of distinguished New York Represent
ative-has demonstrated her ability in
many lines of service. especially during
the months of suspense preceding the
election Of Gov. Wilson"
Lauds Mrs. Ayres.
As its corresponding secretary. the
great burden of organization rested
upon her she ulders; and when the Work
outgrew the Office established in her
home. she at once secured an Office IN
the business part of New York City.
and continued actively at work for the
league until after the election.
Her beautiful and effective work in
behalf of the convention speaks for it's
self, and am told it was largely through
her personal influence that the National
Monthly Magazine became the ofhcial
organ OF the league.
"As the plan for educational work
in the National League and the study
programme were Mrs. Ayres' sugges-
tion, Mr.. Wilson expressed a wish that
she take the presidency of the National
League and develop II along those
lines. He has recently appointed
representative to take up all details
relative TO the preparation OF the study
programme. a man who has had the
advantage OF long friendship with Mr..
Wilson, who knows thoroughly the
woodrow Wilson principles OF Democ-
racy.
For these and similar reasons too
numerous to mention. l ask your votes
for president OF the Womans Natlonal
Democratic League for Mrs. stephen 3.
Ayres."
Mrs Claude A. Swanson, wife of the
Senator from Virginia, seconded Mrs.
Ayres' nomination.
Mrs. Crosby was nominated by MIS-. II
Bricken Holmes, OF New York, who In a
brief speech declared that by reason OF
her fine executive ability and her record
as president OF the league since Its or
ganiZation. she ought TO be reelected
Miss Katherine VI. Dabney. OF Washing
ton, seconding the nomination. declared
that Mrs. Crosby had been hampered by
interference by Mrs. Ayres and others.
The discussion of the single tax and free
trade issues. Miss Dabney asserted. were
forced upon the convention TO defeat
Mrs. Crosby.
Officers Elected.
William A. Cullop. wife of the Rcpresen-
tative from Indiana, first vice president:
Mrs Edward T. Taylor. Of Glenwood
Springs, Colo, second vice president,
Mrs. Duncan L. Fletcher, wife OF the
Senator from Florida, third vice presi-
dent: Mrs. John +. Raker. wife Of the
Representative from California, recording
secretary: Miss Josephine McMahon, OF
New York City. corresponding secretary;
Mrs Grace Porter Hopkins. OF Washing
ton. field secretary: Mrs. NJ. b. Adams.
Of Washington. treasurer. and Mrs. Will
lam +. Dennis. OF Washington. historian;
Mrs Charles Morton. auditor.
The following board of directors, which
has served since the organization OF the
hague last June, WAS reinstated: Mrs.
Kate Henry. of Washington: Mrs. Adlai
Z. Stevenson, wife OF the last Demo-
cratic Vice President OF the United
States: Mrs J. Hedges Crowcll. Of New
York City: Mrs. William Jennings Bryan.
and Mrs. J. Borden Hartman, OF New
York City.
Miss Katherine NJ. Dabney. prominent
as founder of the league. was a strong
supporter of Mrs. Crosby. She declined
nominations to places on the executive
board.
The executive board met at the New
willard last night with the new presi-
dent. Mrs. Ayres, in the chair. After
organization the board adjourned, to
meet at 10 o'clock Saturday morning.
January IS. when formal work Of or
ganization will be taken up. Mrs.
Ayres has asked that members of the
league send in suggestions Of State
vice presidents. who are to be elected
by the board