Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, August 3, 1917, Page 7

'FRIDAY, AUGUST 3, 1917. Their Suffrage Promise A Moral Obligation to Oklahoma Legislators Mre. Lucas, First Woman to Enrell a Bill, Extols Political Leaders. A pelitical promise is no scrap of paper to Oklahoma legislators. Am overwhemingly Democratic legisla- tsre demonstrated what President Wilson calls the “moral obligation” of the St. Louls national suffrage plank by adopting the Oklahoma suffrage ent resolution im both houses h March of this year. WR of Oklshoma’s recent suffrage vlcwry is 'a story of man’s humanity gratitude to woman. It is told by Mrs. Frank B. Lucas of Oklahoma City, who claims the distinction of being the only woman to enroll a leg- fslativée measure. Enrolling an act, Mre. Lucas explains, is the final dis- position made of a successful meas- ure. “Why did they permit me to do it?” said Mrs. Lucas. ‘“Because they knew I understood the procedure. It is my vocation to compile, annotate and citate laws. The legislators let me enroll the suffrage bill because they kpew I could be trustéd not to alter a word or a line. Never was I s¢ tempted! The resolution had been amended to permit women to vote at the primaries but the amendment had been lost. I did want to see that amendment go in.” MRS. FRANK B. LUCAS. From the Governor, who was pleased to sign the resolution, down, Mrs. Lucas has nothing but kind words for the men of her state. Inm- fleed, they seem to merit her praise. ._And she should kmow for she chap- sroned the bill through all its vicisai- tudes up to the moment of passage on the closing night after the clock bad been stopped to permit the transaction of legislative business. Men of all parties throughout the state were in favor of the amend- ment and did all in their power to tacilitate its passage. On the last night when the bill had not yet been -reported out of com- mittee, Mrs. Lucas persuaded one of its friends to call a caucus and bind the members by caucus rule, and when the measure came to a-.vote later in the evening, it carried with- out a dissenting voice. She hurried with the engrossed bill to the House to have that body recede from its primary election clause and ratify the substituted genmeral election. = Then back she went to the Senate for the president’s signature; and again to the House for the Speaker’s signa- ture and to have the bill engrossed with its amendments. At 2 am. Mrs. Lucas had the satisfaction of enrolling the act which will emanci- pate the Oklahoma women if the cam- paign prosecuted by the suffragists during the coming months is brought to a successful conclusion at the polls In 1918. + The president of the Oklahoma State Suffrage Assoclation is Mrs. Adelia G. Stephens. The correspond- Ing secretary is Mrs. Julia Wood- worth. Mrs. Lucas is chairman of the finance committee. All tlrege are residents of Oklahoma City, but rep- resentative women from all over the state were largely instrumental in the passage of this bill. Flags That Float For Woman Suffrage FIGHT FOR FAIR HEELS. Chicago Shoe Men Oppose Bill Fixing Their Height. Chicago.—Four hundred members of the Chicago Shoe Retailers’ association went to Springfield to protest against the passage by the legislature of the Kirby bill setting a maximum height for the heels on women's shoes at one and three-eighths inches as a measure of wartime economy. Resolutions adopted by the associa- tion set forth that 70 per cent of wo- men wear heels two inches high and a majority of the remainder heels that aryg one and five-eighths inches. A radical change in the height of beels would cause an increase among women of such ajlments as falling of the arch, binding of the leg muscles |'and spinal tinuble, say te shoe men. Changed His Tune. Oounsel for a man charged with ;AF TER STRENUOUS DAY'S WORK AT PLATTSBURG War Brings Woman's Freedom Nearer. Flags of 22 nations waved before the Senate of the United States om April 20th, as a visible reminder that all these nations have given full ot partial suffrage to the women of their countries by parliamentary procedure The countries are: Great Britain, in cluding England, Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Canada, Australia, New Zeal and, India, Honduras, South Africa; Scandinavia, including Norway, Swe dén, Denmark, Finland, ‘Iceland; France; Russia; Netherlands, Mexico, Porto Rico; Hawaii; Burmah. Pooaissososssiiaisizasic s Mrs. Carrie Chapman Catt appeared at the Senate hearing, in behalf of the Federal Suffrage Amendment flanked by these 22 flags, a8 a com crete illustration of the fact that ip no country except the United State: are women forced to seek political freedom by referendum to a general electorate. Since January 1, 1917, the franchise has been conferred upon the womer of Ontario, Canada, by act of the pro vincial legislature. Municipal Suffrage for French anc Italian Women. After eleven years of waiting French women have this year seec their municipal suffrage bill favorably voted on by the Universal Suffrage Committee of the Chamber of Depu ties: This bill when passed, will give French women municipal franchise and municipal eligibility. Its reporter, Pierre Etienne Flandin, deputy from the Yonne, believes that its chances of passage are good and that, once passed, the vote for national repre sentatives will soon be added. On May b5th, Premier Boselli of Italy had this to say about the bill for woman suffrage presented by Deputy Muratelli to the Italian Parlia. ment: “As far as the vote for mu- nicipal elections is concerned I da not think there can be either doubt or delay in giving it on the same conditions as it is given to men.” What the President Eats. President Wilson is only one of the famous trenchermen who have occu- pled the White House since the days of Washington, and is also one of a number now prominent in the social life of the capital. The president is extremely fond of highly seasoned foeds, cakes, sweets of all kinds and spices. This sort of diet, according to the best medical ade vices, tends to have anything but a sweet effect upon one’s disposition. It is reported that the chief executive’s predilection for such foods was more or less responsible for several little in- cidents which received notoriety when he first entered office, and which ceased suddenly when Dr. (and Rear Admiral) Cary T. Grayson began to prescribe more fresh air and more eimple diet for his distinguished pa- tient.—Elisha Hanson, in Cartoons Magazine. “Tipperary.” From the train windows I watched the airplanes coming up for night duty outside Paris, writes Louise Closser Hale in Harper's Magazine. We slackened speed at last, and the guard- jans of our welfare passed on. Our carriage at the end looked out upon a stream with a path alongside of it. A young soldier marched by. He was whistling. It is pleasant to write “whistling.” . . . But the air was “Tipperary.” Ah, the ease with which we all sang it two years—and more— ago! The sureness of a quick return to Tipperary! The confidence of so many singers quiet now forever! It came to me that night on the train like an echo across deep waters—waters on which & host are still struggling toward the far, sad shore of vlctory. “'Tis a long, long way—' Resistance of the Wind. Tests on u model of the naval collier Neptune mude in the wind tunnel of the Washiigton navy yard by Naval Constructor William MckEntee show that if this vessel were steaming against a 3U-mile wind at 14 knots an hour it would require about 770 horse. power to overcome the resistance of the wind. This is about 20 per cent of the power necessary to propel het through the water. Germs in a Sneeze. Dr. Edward Martin of Philadelphia, In a recent lecture declared that in & single cough or sneeze an influenza vietim released 20,000,000 disease germs into the atmospheré of an ordi- nary room. Of these germs a well person might inhale 20.000 in a single breath. Conslstent. “Mary,” said the sick man. “I wish you'd take my dress suit out in the yard and burn it.” “Why?” she asked. “Well, I never did like that outfit, and if I should die I want to be ab- solutely sure that you won't bury we In it.” Results From Road Drag. The systematic use of the road money spent than any other method of maintaining an earth road. and costs from $10 to $15 per mile per year in Mlinois, provided the road has been properly built. e e > Photo by American Press Asspelation. Members of the officers’ training camp at Plattshurg. N. Y., washing up after a strenuous day, which means any First Doctor—Had a couple of rather odd patients this morning. Second | bank, eh? 1 suppose it was partly be- Doctor — Indeed! Who were they! |cause you knew the manager. First Doctor—One of them was a bee- keeper with the hives and the other a grass widow with the hay fevci. Gfles—So you've got a post in the spring. is using my handkerchief!” Other people’s faults are always con. Harris—Partly that and partly be | spicuous. cause he didn’t know me.—New Yo:k Times. THE BEMIDJI DAILY PIONEER ' bats, sieges and skirmishes. pocket picking pleaded with such ear- mest and pathetic eloquence as to move the court almost to tears. Even the prisoner was rubbing his eyes, using &5, a silk handkerchief for the purpose. Counsel, happening to glance in the prisoner’s direction, stopped abruptly Tree wounds heal most rapidly in the | and then exclaimed, “Why, the rascal In the war between the United States and Mexico there were eleven pitched battles and thirty-five actions, com- [ ] Entire stock of wear will be H. COMINSKY, Mgr. Extra salepeople will be here to look after your wants and give you service. placed on sale Saturday at a great saving. Closing out sale of our entire stock of summer and hot weather clothes for Women and Misses. Commencing Friday we will attempt to clear out this great stock of Summer Dresses, Skirts, Blouses and Silk Waists Come early and get your pick as the selling at remarkably low prices. will be tremendous. A Great Waist Sale Great in character of its styles. Gueatest in the econ- omy of its prices. This is a wonderful opportunity for you. You should not and most not miss it. Silk Waists | Silk Blousss | Waist Values 2.5 .5 ¢ .5 $12.50 to $22.50 | that sold at $8.50 to $7.50 at sellers at to $10, at $8.88 $5.88 $4.88 Georgette crepe, Pretty styles in | . e Georgette crepes, in fine materials, crepe de chine and lace. - Smocks and- Middy Blouses Selling at $4 and $5 Closing out at— $2.98 Smocks and Middy Blouses, regular sellers at— $1.98 Middy Blouses, regular $2.50 and $2 values— $1.38 $3 and $3.50 Crepe de chine, Georgette crepe. crepe de chine. Wash Skirts in Poplin, fancy pockets, with but- ton trim; regular $1.25 seller; clos- ing out at— 88c Wash Skiris in Pique, gabardine and stripes, $3 and $2.50 sellers, closing out at— $1.48 At a great saving, $4.00 and $3.50 Wash Skirts, closing out at— $2.48 Glosing Qut All Remaining Stocks of Women’s Tub Frocks LOT 1—TUB FROCKS—Regular | LOT 2—TUB FROCKS—Regular $10.50, $11.50, $13.50 values closing | $6.50, $7, $7.50 values closing out $7.98 $4.98 LOT 3—ODD LOT of Tub Frocks, sold regular at $3.95 to $6; closing $1.48 out at— Cloging QOut ANl Dresses In Street and Sport Effects Cotton dresses in miny novelties, | Novelty voiles in various styles and styles; regular $8.50 and $6.50 colors; regular $6.50 and $5 values "~ $5.75 $3.95 Wask Skirts Gingham, linen and voil dresses; vegular $8.50 to $15 values at— $7.95 -ieecsiel | Wash Dresses Sold Up to $4,Closing Out at $1.95 Ty = T ——