The Washington times., 1913-02-10
TRAIN|NGOF DANCERS
IN SUFfRAGETTES
TABLEAUK BEGINS
New York Woman Arrives to
Take Charge of Prepara-
tons for March 3.

iOttS iOt Wal ttt Ss
Training of dancers in the suffragette
drama and tableaux begun today under
the direction of Mrs. Florence Fiem-
ming Noyes, who is to take the part
of Liberty. Mrs. Noyes come from New
York to take charge of this part Of
the program. The list-of dancers is not
given out, but it is known that it in
clpdes many young women prominent in
social life here
The Era Club, of New Orleans, has
notified the committee in charge of the
win be here to take part in the process
sion on March 5. The Massachusetts,
Woman's Suffrage Association, notified
the committee today that a large dele
cation was being made up, and that a
complete list of those who would take
part in the procession would be for
warded shortly.
Richmond Pageant Arranged.
Women of Virginia viii hold an equal
suffrage pageant in Richmond this.
week to arouse interest in the big
pageant TO be held March 3. This in
formation was received at suffragette
headquarters here today. Letters have
been received asking for details of
costumes and requesting assistance from
leaders here in making the preliminary
pageant a success.
Horsewomen and marchers are ex-
pected to take part in this affair. All
are eager for the coming procession,
and the demonstration is expected to
mark the beginning Of new era for
the 'Old Dominion
Mrs. Richard Cope Burleson. grand
pieted arrangements for the parade by
tomorrow and expects, to have the list
OF her aides ready for announcement.
Definite announcement of the float to
be provided by the Department of In
disu Affairs. was made today. This will
The difference between the Indian
women and their '.paleface'' sisters.
The toat win be accompanied by a
number of real Indian women from
enc OF the reservations.
ibis u quite separate from the party
ceI4nng from Wyoming under the lead
e!Aaip of Dewn Mist, the beautiful
6lacAfoot Indian Girl.
Stout Women to March.
Women in charge of the pageant are
receiving assistance, 1t is said. from
an unexpected source. A large num-
Der or women have just declared their
intention to take part In the procession
for the purpose OF reducing their flesh.
The organization has been kept secret
for several weeks, and, leaders today
begged real hard not to have their
names mentioned. but the truth Is out
ana the male members of certain fam
lilies are smiling broadly.
Certain stout" ladies'. OF the extreme
northwest recently organized a club.
T-ack meeting included long walk in
the park sunday afternoons, and these
were gradually extended to other days.
rhe discovery of banners and full
regslta in number OF homes 1
started an Investigation from the men |
oI the party The organization already |
rumSers about fifteen women
The Unwelcome Partner" written |
.or the Womsn's Suffrage League, by |
Nrs- Albert Sydney Burieson, wife OF |
congressman BIrleson of Texas. NAV /
ne produced here IN connection with the I
votes for women" movement
IL was intended for production in New /
YORK, oat on account of the interest II, /
Nomans suffrage aroused here sugses-
ions nave been made to make IL the |
q
heaters or at the New Willard.
free waterproof capes is the latest !
1ner made 20 women for use i'm the
,aeeant March 3, in return for proper
The offer comes as some
hing of an embarrassment after the
suggestion regarding rubber heels made !.
Iy New York manufacturers To Miss !
Certain dealers here, IL is reported. are
attempting to make capital out of The |
and offer to furnish capes and 4
,aps In return for Endorsement. that |
We wear - waterproofs." Wear |
. water proofs. made by =. purvey-
sarment Is to be stamped with the
vords, votes for women"
The ladies' were inclined to accent II
ne oner, IL is said, until they realized II
ne Jealousy that would be aroused H
nong' other dealers and a scheme Is II
'ow being worked out whereby the gar
nents may be obtained withouI So COM III
lete an Endorsement
Just one day more after today before
he big hike" commences under the
OF Miss Rosalie Jones from
Few York to the Capital City. Escorted
y several hundred admiring friends, the
air marchers clad a la Red Riding
ood. viii leave the metropolis via the
tube" to Jersey City. take the electric
ut to Newark, and-"we are off.>l
for the start from Newark are |
byious, It is explained
Reports from headquarters in New
ork indicate that the party doing the
ctual hiking will not be large. There
Ill probably not be more than ten or
gelve members Of the party and sure
, not more than twenty. But lack of
umbers will be made up by quality,
'r all will be full to the brim OF EN-
lnsiasm.''
A recent recruit sfrom Brooklyn Is
Iiss Phosby Hawn. She IL the baby
the party, being only nineteen years
sr-or Will be the twenty-third of this
onth. Miss Hawn is a real athlete,
aye tenn and rides and drives we'll
she is going to write Just
, soon as this hike" is over.
Will Debate Suffrage.
Tie debate of the suffrage question