The sun., 1918-09-01
Woman Leader Explains Duty in Politics
Study the Game, Her
Word to the Sex,
Vote in the Primary
and Don't Fail to
Register

II the addresses do not make clear to her
which is her sheepfold she can telephone
the headquarters, give her address and
make inquiry. The Republican or Demo-
cratic clubs of the city should be able to
tell her or refer her to those who can.
There is the ever ready and always re-
soureeful policeman in her neighborhood.
Re will know the boundaries of the politi-
cal district which he patrols.
"By all means learn your party ma
chinery. Political machinery is simplicity
itself 1t was devised to be utilized by the
person of average intelligence. 1t is math-
ematieal rather than subtle. Learn the
subdivisions of the political map.
"The election district is the smallest
unit. 1t contains the polling place in
which you vote. Its voting population IS
usually 200 to $50 persons. The number
has been increased by the entrance Of
women into politics.
Next Largest Is Aldermanie District.
Next larger is the Alde-manic district.
This division is made for the purpose Of
the election of yo1r particular city father.
An Alderman is elected to represent the
people of his district in the city govern
ment.
Next is the Assembly district. This is
a State unit made for convenience in elect
ing your representative in the State As
sembly. The Assemblyman has the power
to introduce and vote upon State laws
"You reside also in State Senatorial
district Much like the boxes within boxes
that used to faseinate US IN our ehildhoOds,
isn't it2 The Senator also has the power
to introduce and vote upon State laws.
Another and larger box. You come
now to the Congressional district. As
resident of the Congressional district it is
your right to vote for the man who sits in
the lower house of Congress and helps
e make Federal laws. -f"i..
-. "But your duties and responsibilities are
not ended there You reside in county.
In New York city the five counties are
called boroughs. The county has officials:
- Treasurer, Judge, Clerk, Sheriff, who is
the county chief of police, and District
Attorney.
-5ejs"Y You will vote this fall for Governor,
a Lieutenant Governor, a Comptroller,
Secretary Of State, Treasurer and Attor-
i usy- Geuerab officers.
Il have tried to make all this of prin-
erlike simplicity Most women are in the
primer class in politics They waited IN
til the. responsibility came to them and are
NOW fitting themselves for it, -
b - trA Good Old cI.ssiiieatie..
DIET me suggest a good old classification
. that viii clarity it an for the minds Of
those to whom politics is new. Govern
ment IS divided into three branches, legis-
lative, executive and judicial. Tie e1ecu-
tive Inf city is representedrby the Mayor,
the judicial BY, the courts, the legislative
BY the Board of Aldermen. At the pub
lie library you can get copy of text
book on political science that will throw
searchlight on governmental machinery.
"On September s. you should vote at
the primaries Al the primary election
candidates for the general election are
chosen. The polls are open from l to 9
P. NJ. Be sure to mark your ballot with
black lead pencil, which you viii find in
the booth. The cross must be within the
space in front of the name Of the candi-
date for whom you wish to vote. Do not
erase. 1t voids the ballot An extra one
will be supplied You if necessary.
81 wish could persuade every woman
to two courses at once: To communicate
with the party organization in her As
sembly district and to vote. at the pri-
maries. - ,.. -; "a.
"The next political duty is that of per-
sonal registration Unless you register
you win not be allowed to. vote. The dates
of registration are October Z, 8, 9, 10, II
and II. The hours of registration on the
first five days are from 5 to 1890 P. NJ.
The hours on the last day, October II, are
"A. M. to 1880 P. NJ Register that You
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