Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-03-31

lest thOrOughfares.
tional amendment giving nationwide suf-
frage. When DIR. King told him she was
afraid he might be fearful over the pub
lished account that they were going to
lombard him, he smilingly replied that he
was unafraid.
DR.. King, who acted as master of cere-
monies, explained that the National Coun-
Gil Of Women Is a non-partisan associa-
ton Of voting women, who are working
to educate those with tine ballot to their
responsibilities and assist In the spread
Of the movement.
Offers Counsel Of Women.
these policies, which. by making for
economic land political justice, afford the
greatest protection for all men, all wom-
en-, all children and all homes" said DR..
King. I'VE recognize the difficulties in
the way. We believe your splendid in
augural address, ending with the plea
for aid and COUNSEL was not a rhetorical
flourish, but the desire of a fundamental
democrat to know the will of all the
people, and not of part of the people
Permit us to congratulate you sincerely
upon this attitude and to offer you the
aid and counsel of the woman voters Of
our country at any time"
Mrs. Mondell was introduced as the moth
err of five young children and as capable
housewife, who, with her own hands, pre-
pared the dinner she served to President
Taft and his party when they were en-
tertained at Newcastle, Wyo., on their
western tour.
She said
Greetings From Wyoming.
81 bring you the greetings and best
wishes of the women of Wyoming, the
original suffrage state. 1 was born in
Wyoming and have voted for Presidents,
governors, congressman judges and other
officials ever since / was old enough,
and am familiar with the effect of the ex-
tension of the elective franchise to the
suffrage for forty-three years and the
sentiment for it is universal. 1t is every
where conceded that women have had an
elevating effect upon politics and that
they have exerted helpful, conservative
influence in the enactment of wise, pro-
gressive legislation and in the enforce.
mapt of law.
There is not woman in the Wyoming
penitentiary and no provision has been
made for one. We have numberless
women CLUBS Q6tOIeu 10 Tic Stuuy VI
civics, social problems, literature, art,
ETC., but 1 do not know single woman
in my town who knows how to play
bridge whist. There has been no defal-
falcation i'm a state office in the history
of wyoming, due to the high standard
candidates. The wyoming women are
noted as ticket scratchers and are the de-
spair of politicians.
Motored 1O5 Miles 70 Vote.
DIR. King, in introducing Mrs. Raker,
told the President that Mrs. Raker, with
her husband, had motored 105 miles from
Susanville to Alturas. Cal, between mid
night and o'clock in the morning of
election day, to vote for him.
Mrs. Raker said:
1.-THE women Of California send greet
ings and a message of good will to our
President. Though equal suffrage has
been had only two years in California it's
affiliations do not strongly hold women;
they look not to the party candidate, but
to the man; inquire of his principles and
methods and ask what he will do to i'm
prove the conditions which surround
children and homes of the state.
Mrs. Sinnott reported that Gov. West
of Oregan has appointed the first child
welfare commission in the United States
composed wholly of women. The moth
ers' pension bill has become a law.
Throughout Oregon there are clubs being
organized by women to encourage SIM
plicity in DRESS
Praises Arizona's Constitution.
Mrs. Ashurst told the President that
Arizona has the most democratic consti-
tuition ever written. and that its only one
great defect was remedied by the people
when at the last election they extended
the suffrage to women.
Mrs. Thompson said the men of her
state were not alarmed over the extension
of suffrage to women In full measure,
since they have for many years seen the
women exercise the municipal franchise.
They have even frequently elected women
to office. In fact all the municipal offices
within the gift of the people have Ioeen
over and over again occupied by women.
The general opinion is that IT mas Deen OF
benefit to the offices and of no detriment
to the women. State officials recognize
that they must now attend to business
and look out for their laurels.
Results in Utah Cited.
Mrs. E. A. Wall of Salt Lake City,
mother of nine children, all prospective
voters, although five Of them are girls,
said:
votes. obtained the passage of a mothers
pension bill in the last legislature with
the largest stipend to the child, per cap
ita, which any state has yet named. We
are working for the registration OF births
and a record of all marriages, which,
owing to prevailing conditions and the
temper Of public sentiment have thus lar
been impossible of attainment.
Aims of Idaho Women.
Mrs Dubois, national vice president Of
the Congress of Mothers, chairman of
the home and school committee for Idaho
of the National Educational Association,
said:
1.-THE women of Idaho are endeavoring
through their direct influence as voters
n have laws enacted which will result
n the highest conservation Of women and
,hildren. Through their efforts a widowed !
Mothers pension law was passed at this |
ast session The Koelsch certificate of
health before marriage passed the house. |
lther legislation demanded by our women,
and for which they will fight until it is
IA ssed includes civil service for all state |
institutions, eight-hour law for working |
women. and many others concerning the |
,rty rights bill is now law. We have OBJ |
aimed the passage of the most stringent |
ocaI option law in the United States !
This has practically put every saloon out 1
If business In my town of Blackfoot,
With, a population of 1900. we have neither |
a saloon nor a. house of. i'll. repute.
II Famous Housekeeper.
Mrs Morton was introduced as a |
famous housekeeper and an organizer
and manager of hospital work She is