The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-02-22
POLITICIANS In
PETTICOATS
AGITATED
Election Looms at
Women's :. Tational
Democratic Club


- tional Democratic Club over
the annual election of officers sched
uled for Wednesday afternoon. On
this occasion 1t seems that the con
stitution of the club Is to be rigidly
adhered to-" according to the ex-
preston of some members. although
there have been occasions when II
has been stchewed up" These MEM
bers would like to see a little chew
ing done this time on the clause
that prescribes that the president
may serve only two years-thus
allowing Mrs. Borden Hartman,
who was largely instrumental in its
founding. to continue as president.
Mrs. Jones on Ticket
Had these members got into ac-
ton a little earlier it is possible
that the constitution would have
been amended so that Mrs. Harri'
man could have held the office
longer. AS the situation Is now it
seems that the following officers
chosen by a nominating committee
of five will undoubtedly be elected
on Wednesday. Mrs. AndrieCs A.
Jones. wife of Senator Jones OF
New Mexico. president: Mrs. Wilbur
w. Hubbard; first vice president,
and Mrs. James Meredith Helm,
wife of Rear Admiral Helm, second
vice president.
The secretary and treasurer will
be chosen by the board of governors
resulting from the new election.
Just now these offices are held by
Mrs. Emily Newell Blair, of Joplin,
No., vice chairman of the National
Democratic Committee, secretary.
and Mrs. John B. Kendriek. wife
of Senator Kendrick, of Wyoming,
treasurer.
Members of the board of gov
errors for election or reelection are
Mrs. Blair Bannister. Mrs j. Harry
Covington, Mrs. Cordell Hull, Mrs.
Andrieus A. Jones. Mrs. Edwin B.
Meigs, Mrs. Richard Burleson, Mrs.
James Meredith Helm, Mrs. Ollie
James, Mrs. Robert Lansing and
Mrs. Percy E. Quin. The board has
q membership of 20, from which the
officers of the club must be chosen.
Election Assured
Inasmuch as there is no choice of
candidates for the offices, nomina-
ton by the committee virtually
means election. The only alterna-
tive is for member to scratch
her ticket. The ticket for the cleo
ton was posted at the club and
sent out to the members in Decen-
Der, so, If any hads wished it other
wise, they should have spoken
earlier-so say those who hold to
the strict observance OF the consti-
tuition.
The nominating committee, which
IL appointed by the board of gov
errors. consisted OF Mrs. Charles
Summer Hamlin, chairman; Mrs.
Stephen Bonsal, Mrs. Frank Hiram
Smell, Mrs. Huston Thompson and
Mrs Charles Warren.
For the first time there will he
added on Wednesday to the list of
officers three honorary vice presi-
dents. These will be Mrs. Carter
Glass, wife OF Senator Glass of Vir-
ginia, who spends most OF her time
at their home in Lynchburg, Va
Mrs. Richard Townsend and Mrs:
Hugh C. Wallace. Mrs Woodrow
Wilson has been the honorary presi-
dent since the founding OF the club.
Program for Meeting
This club was organized in 1928
and opened its attractive head
quarters at $50 Connecticut Avenue
on January Is, 1924.
The program of the annual meet
ing on Wednesday includes pill
grimage to the National Cathedral
to lay a wreath upon the tomb OF
woodrow Wilson. Mrs. J. Harry
Covington is in charge Of the
arrangements for the pilgrimage.
The members will meet at the
clubhouse, at 1880. and will return
there for luncheon which will he
followed Immediately by business
meeting at which Mrs. Hartman
will make her annual report, and
the election of officers for the com
ing year will take place. There
also will be a dinner at the cub
house in the evening.
Senator William Cabell Bruce or
Maryland will be the speaker and
his topic will be THE Historical
Background of the Democratic
Party Several from out-of-town
have made reservations for this
occasion.
The woman's National Demo
cratic Club has recently undertaken
an enlarged program of political
activities, one feature of which is
the publication Of monthly
news and information and comment
concerning current public events.
The first issue of The Bulletin is
now being distributed. 1t will here
after be published on the first OF
each month. and will be sent not
only to club members, but to anv.
one who wishes to subscribe. The
club will also issue a monthly news
letter. and for the benefit of Demo
cratic women all over the country
1t will offer an information service
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