The Washington times., 1920-05-11

The League OF American Penwom-
en-, 700 members strong, is in the
throes of a contest over the annual
election, held last night in the
leagues headquarters at 1872 II
street last night.
On the face Of the returns, Mrs.
Florence jackson StoddarJl. 2019 n
street northwest. nominated from the
floor. was elected president over Mrs
William Athertong Du. Puy. 1902
Wyoming avenue, candidate of the
nominating committee, by a. margin
Of three votes.
Mrs. Du Puy protested the election
on the ground that II was irregular
and carelessly conducted. Both sides
have consulted parliamentarians this
morning. Mrs. Du Puy will insist
on q new election, and Mrs. Stoddard
will maintain that she was properly
elected.
To Call New Meeting.
Mrs. Isaac Pearson, retiring presi-
dent. has announced that she will call
another meeting to act on the matter
Mrs. Isaac Pearson, who has served
the limit OF three years permitted
under the bylaws, was made honor
airy president and was presented with
q handsome wrist watch and rising
vote of thangs for her services.
Mrs. Frances Perkinson Keycs, wife
Of Senator Reyes (N. H., elected
fiSst vice president. and Mrs. ]. Aus
tin Thomas, elected recording secre-
tary, both on the nominating commit
tees ticket resigned because OF the
contest Mrs. Edna Coleman was the
nominee for seCond vice
pre- sident The independents claim
tho election of Mrs. Katherine Tenton
as second vice president.
sent Letter To Members.
Previous TO tho election. II letter
was sent to the .memberstN signed
by '"Thc Florence Jackson Stoddard
Supporters" reading:
Dear Fellow Member:
The annual election Of officers Q.
the League of the Ssnerican PEN
women is TO be held ,tonday, May
10, at 1722 II street. ,
You are no doubt aware Mrs. Flor
ence Jackson Stoddard, the first vice
president, is a Candidate for presi-
dent. ... ..'
. Our outgoing president considers
Mrs. Stoddard the. logical candidate
Mrs. Stoddard needs no tntToduc-
ton to league members. Her wide
ACQUAINTANCE not only in Washington
pul NbV NVAiu VI t~NNN's'
her earnest desire TO restore and pre-
serve the leagues original and real
aim and 10 secure to pach member
mcrited recognition, corporation and
an intimate knowledge, of all things
literary eqhip her admirably 7for the
office she seeks 80 %. Co.,. -
VIII, Nsu not be present. Monday
and vote? f ~. ;@'t,,...' ~
'"#,., ... Repeatedly b..
The Hloresco' Jackson ,stosdSTd
Supporters. -. %. f'.' d.
pid Not Authstits Nsme. 1,.
Mrs. Besrson said today that she
did not authorize the use OF her name
in tho circular, but had favored, the
nomina ting committee's candidate.
''T believe that the league should
be kept on the high status which has
been established under Mrs. Pearson,
sald MIRA DuPuy. this morning, "and
that Il should be in the hands OF
prnsopt active writers Of prograsstve
views and not in the hands OF r..
actionarine who have retired trom the
writing profession n.Br. ....,. ',
~ shall consult a p1rliamen'nriap 2
and m attorpFyI ami shall insist on
my rights uhlesR II ahbuid prove an
Injury. td tho League ot American
penwomen 10 de- So" n.3.a.5,s.
Mrs. Stodaard. ,wHo nunounccs. THAT
aho-4s DoGkinG da-a. hook -HEanna.