Evening star., 1917-03-04
P|CKETS TOC|RCLE
WHITE HOUSE TODAY
Two Bands Will Assist Suf-
fragists' "Si|ent" Demon
stration Today.
MANY TO MAKE MARCH

Marching in single file, bearing the
Congressional Union colors and wearing
the organizations regalia, between 900
and 500 suffragists this afternoon will
advance upon the White House and sur
round il with picket line, while dele
cation of six try to get an interview with
President Wilson.
The women will station themselves in
a picket line about the White House
grounds, marking climax to the silent
sentinel activities of the past few
months The marchers will have with
them two bands. one of which will be at
each entrance to the Executive Mansion.
which will alternate in playing patriotic
and religious melodies for the two hours
that the women stand at attention, in
silent appeal for executive support of
the national suffrage amendment.
Miss Milholland to Lead.
The marchers will assemble, in state
delegations, at Vermont avenue and Madi-
son place at O'Clock. They will start
for the White House, down Madison
place, at o'clock. Heading the line will
be Miss Vida Milholland. sister of the
late Inez Milholland Boissevain. termed
by the suffragists the first martyr to
the cause" and Miss Milholland will
carry a banner, with the last words
spoken by her sister in public ADDRESS.
How long must women wait TOT hoer-
tyr
Miss Milholland has been active in
suffrage work since the death of her sis
ter. desiring to perpetuate the memory
of the young woman who for years was
a chief fgure in the movement. and who
fnd oFf "
ing a suffrage speech in Los Angeles
Miss Milholland bears striking re-
semblance to her sister. She IS taii,
slim. striking in appearance, with
Grecian features, chestnut hair ana
Behind Miss Milholland will march
Miss Bliss Finley of Washington, one
of the best known of the younger suf-
Morgan Of Simsbury. Conn., cousin OF
clifford Pinchot Both young women
are tall. and for that reason have
headed other similar professions. They
will carry a banner with the words.
I'VE demand an amendment to the
United States Constitution enfranchfs-
ing women" This banner has been
carried in every suffrage procession
since 1914.
Those Who Are to Follow.
Next II line will be six women. three
representing the enfranchised women
Of the country. and three from nom
voting states. These six women will
seek an interview with President Will
son. They are Mrs. o. H. P. Belmont
of New York. Mrs. Florence Bayard
Hilles Of Delaware and Mrs. John
Rogers of New Jersey. representing
non-voting women. and Miss Anne
Martin of Nevada, Miss Mary Weibel
Of North Dakota and Mrs. Vernon Rood
of San Diego, representing the en-
franchised women. =
The bands will alternate in playing
such airs as Luther's hymn. Forward
Be Our Watchword"; Battle Hymn Of
the Republic" the 'Triumphal March"
from Aida and the French national
anthem. The pickets will stand for
two hours in their places about the
White House grounds.
Through the courtesy Of Maj. Ray
mond Pullman, superintendent of po-
lice, the marchers will return to Con-
gressional Union headquarters on a
special sidewalk through the court of
honor, flanked by policemen to insure
a free and uninterrupted passage.
Will Wear Unions Colors.
Each marcher will wear the colors Of
the union. purple. gold and white.
draped across the shoulder and falling
to the waist on the opposite side, and