The Washington herald., 1919-10-08
WAR MOTHERS URGED
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sylvania cities. strongly represented
in the Mothers of Democracy. were
prepared to make a vigorous fight
on the floor of the convention for
the retention of the name OF Moth
ers of Democracy, in the event OF
the formation of new national
body consolidating the various pa
triotic groups. 1t seemed apparent
that these delegates not only were
anxious that their name be perpet-
uated but that they have large
voice in shaping the policy of the
new national organisation proposed.
Spokesman for the Mothers of De-
mocracy believed that that organiza-
tion had perfected the best organ
ization OF any Of the several groups.
and they contended that its rapid de-
velopnent warranted retention OF
the style name of the organization.
Because of the voting strength OF
this group Of delegates it was thought
likely that IL the fight to retain the
name Mothers CT Democracy is not
successful, some of the officers OF
that body at least will be able to
name some OF the national ticket and
have a say in the future policy OF
the organization which may be
formed.
Many from Pennsylvania.
Fully 100 women had registered
as delegates from the Mothers OF De-
mocracy when the convention opened
The officers Of that organization at
tending are: Mrs. Taylor AllderdiCe.
of Pittsburg. president; Mrs. Frank
Black. Of Philadelphia, vice president:
Mrs George w. Collins. of My
ersdale. Pa. second vice president:
Mrs. J. l.. Autenreith. of AspinwaH.
Pa. third vice president: Mrs. w. II.
Newmyer. of Bellevue. Pa. secretary:
and Mrs. Frank A. McKelway.
Many OF the delegates voiced regret
when a message was read announc-
ing that Mrs. Fred A Johnson, OF
Pittsburg. could not attend because
Of illness in her family. Mrs. John
son is prominently identified with
philanthropic projects. She is now
serving as treasurer OF the Mothers
OF Democracy of Pennsylvania.
Others registered from the Mothers
Of Democracy OF Pennsylvania were:
Mrs. W. II. Fee. Canonsburgh; Mrs.
II. G. Miller. of Pittsburg; Mrs. Lewis
Stein. Kurtstown: Mrs. B. w. Hutch
Inson. Indiana; Mrs. F.. o. Kane.
Kane, Pa; Mrs. George F.. Farver.
of Greensburg; Mrs. w. r. CIasper.
of Connellsville; Mrs. Lewis Stasi, Of
Allentown.
Mrs. AlIderice Prominent.
One OF the outstanding figures
among the hundreds Of women al
tending the war mothers convention
is Mrs. Taylor Allderdice, Of Pitts
burg. Pa. president of the Mothers
Of Democracy of Pennsylvania. Mrs.
Allderdice is prominent not only in
the official personnel of patriotic
movements, but occupies a unique po-
sition in society and club circles of
her native State
Mrs. Allderdice entertained the del
egates with a discussion Of her ideas
OF women's place today. now that
the war is over. and she must again
take UP the burdens of peace.
"One OF the many sad features con-
nected with the war" Mrs. Allderdice
said, has been the rehabilitation Of
the splendid organizations and working
bodies of women formed among all
classes and denominations. Last year
the canteen costume, khaki uniform.
emergency aid suit. white aprons and
suits Of the surgical-dressing women.
were seen everywhere. Now we are
again back in the shirtwaist and
skirt, the dotted veil and sailor hat,
the blue voile dress and summer fur.
1T seems pity that the women
who met day after day at their cho-
sen war work. not caring whether they
rnd 70 LOT.
dress or shop girl, should now be
back in their narrow circle, and again
feeling the influences of old-time
prejudices.
Much to BE Accomplished.
"Out Of all this. however. there is
one patriotic organization not only
still alive. but growing in usefulness
the band known as the Mothers of
Democracy. This organization de-
veloped from the cheer up meetings
started in February, 1918, coincident
with the mothers meeting of the 319th
infantry. Only those who have
worked in this organization from the
beginning can place the real value on
its worth-whileness. As the sons
were one in point Of service so the
mothers were united by a bond of
understanding. Of sorrow
and patriotism.
There Is nothing Of a dignified
character that the Mothers Of Democ-
racy cannot accomplish. The activ-
tiles of the seventy-seven units vary
according to the needs of their re-
spective localities The Mothers of
Democracy received their State char
ter November II. 1918, on that never
to-be-forgotten day when the armis-
tice was signed, and the world wept
with joy. Realizing that the endorse
ment Of the government would be of
great benefit, I carried to Senator
Philander c. Knox. at Washington.
the petition of representative women
of Western Pennsylvania asking that
a national charter be granted. the
Mothers Of Democracy. Through
Speaker Knox the bill was approved
by the Committee on Military Affairs,
and passed by the Senate July 2, 1913.
With the stress Of other matters the
bill has not yet passed the House.
We were anxious to see this bill go
through the House. that we might be
the first to receive a charter from
Congress-"