The Washington times., 1914-05-20

Great Institutions invariably have
started from the two or three gath
cred together in His name seeking
to bring into realization or manifes-
tation an ideal held in the mind of
one. cherished. perhaps, for life
time. II the average man and wom-
b an could see these ideas and not
have to wait for the sacrifice Of
time and money on the part Of the
devoted few to develop them. the
race would move much faster to-
ward the millennium. But human
nature continues the same in its es-
sential characteristics, and all who
would present a new thing to the.
world must expect to meet the same
difficulties.
The suffrage movement for half
n century was one of these ideals
seeking expression. Now it has be-
come popular. and there is no diff
Guilty in getting up great demonstra-
tions to further the same along the
line OF propaganda work. But
those brave women who gave them
Selves body, mind. and soul, to this
cause when it meant little short of
martyrdom to favor\it, lad other
ideals than merely that of placing
the ballot in the hands os women.
They realized fully the necessity OF
preparing women for the proper use
OF that weapon Of peace. which may
bI used either for righteousness or
tor. furthering the cause Of me cap
tain of evil.
Training for Ballot.
The educational side of this move
ment has been neglected; by the
leaders in the early days. because
of lack of interest and of workers
who would give themselves to it
In later days from absorption III the
propaganda work, appealing as IT
dos to the average woman more
ttar does serious study. But the
time has now come when this siie
OF one of the greatest rloyements
OF modern civilization must re con-
sidered. and that at once.
Woman must be educated for the
responsibility soon to fall upon
preparation for the part they are
seeking to bear with their broth
ers in the social and political affairs.
] realized this need and am doing
what ! can to meet 1t. l have al,
Susan B. Anthony, Lucy Stone,
Henry w. Longfellow, and others
of that brand of strong men and
women who were pioneers in the
suffrage. cause. From reading
much of their work and a per-
sonal acquaintance with Miss An
thony. l gained a deeper idea OF
the significance of the movement
and wanted to help in ways which
others either ignored or opposed.
i was willing to be the instru-
manifestation.
With the help of few earnest
souls who also saw the vision. l
opened a social and educational
headquarters for suffragists OF the
city In the Portner apartment two
years ago. Very soon after busi-
ness headquarters was opened
down town, which drew from the
uptown place much of Its support.
But i knew the work / was called
a business office. Therefore / de-
termined to gon on with plans which
had been formed for classes and
lectures. That | chose the right
at the wonderful activity OF that
center can for one moment doubt.
Lectures Are Given.
Lectures once a month on topics
of profound interest to the public
generally and women in particular
have been given in the parlo:s OF
the Portncr. Once a week 4 more
informal talk has been enjoyed and
appreciated by a smaller number in
the headquarters. These Tuesday
afternoons have been inspiration TO
hundreds of womer. Vital topics
have been considered by men and.
women specially fitted to present
them in n manner which has car
ried conviction to the hearts and
started many minds into renewed
activity for human kind.
To meet a call for more system