The Washington herald., 1915-12-07

Hin Weed, dispenser of tickets to the
selected group OF distinguished women
who were to attend the Presidents re-
ception Fewer and fewer tickets she
had and the crowd appeared undiminish-
ed When there were but five left she
hastily grabbed Police Inspector Cross,
who had had the parade's responsibility
in charge, but was at that moment stand
ing by.
Here YOU give them out" she ordered
thru.ting the diminished packet in his
hand. Then she fled.
II picked out the moro elderly wom-
en-" Inspector Cross admitted later
Those forty younger women can wait
until another time"
Last night there was the first meet
ing Of the national executive committee.
Miss Janet Richards acted as chairman
At the iconclusion OF the meeting here
the parade reformed and proceeded down
Pennsylvania avenue to the White House.
Deaed the Bitter Wind.
Despite the bitter wind that brought
the color to the cheeks and noses of the
marchers not one weakened or turned
her back to the gale. II was blustery
day and it required all the strength OF
the four stalwart women who held the
Susan B. Anthony amendment banner TO
keep il from being blown away. Pen
nants and flags tapped but that seemed
rather to add emphasis to the spirit
of determination that sustained the pro-
cession.
Aren't you almost frozen" was asked
by the press group that met the ;narchers
at the White House.
why. no. came the reply. Maybe
its the excitement.
An ImposinR Spectacle.
Gorgeous in their purple robes the array
Of horse women. women on foot and
decorated automobiles made an imposing
sight as with its brass bands II moved
down the avenue to the Presidents house.
At the head came a squad of mounted
women led by Mrs. John Jay White.
marsha OF the day. The Susan B. An
thony arne ndment banner borne by wom-
en- on foot. together with the American
flag and suffrage banner followed After
them a band OF girls OF high school age
in the purple gold and white OF the Con-
gressionai Union colors. and wearing lib
erty caps These preceded the guard
of thirteen women representing the suf-
frage states and territory who accom-
panied the western States ENJOYS. Mrs.
Sara Bard Field. OF Oregon. and Miss
Frances Jolliffee. of California. iE the
now famous transcontinental automobile.
Prominent in the parade was the suf-
fraEe liberty bel! and the strikingly
decorated machine OF Miss Bertha Dana
one of the chief organizers OF the affair
Her automobile was decorated by GUIDE
Bros as their contribution to the pro-
cesson's success.
Miss Martin Presents Petition.
Miss Anne Martin. of Nevada, presented
the demand of the suffragists to the
President. You have told all previous
MIR. President" said she,
that you could not speak for your
party: We ask you. therefore. to speak
to your party. and as the leader Of that
party. to impress upon Congress in your
message the Importance OF
passing the national suffrage amend
ment." Each OF the women ENJOYS also
spoke.
Il hope that II is true that l am not
man stiffy beyond the possibility Of
learning said the President in reply.
II hope I shall learn as long as live.
Mr.. Wilson Impressed.
Il can only say that nothing could
he more impressive than the presentation