ry work, but
because I wish to see the organization in the hands of those who
are to have its management in the future." Then jestingly she
continued: "I want to see you all at work, while I am alive, so I
can scold if you do not do it well. Give the matter of selecting
your officers serious thought. Consider who will do the best work
for the political enfranchisement of women, and let no personal
feelings enter into the question."

While Miss Anthony seemed at the height of her physical and mental
vigor, those who loved her best felt it to be right that she should be
relieved of the burdens of the office which were growing heavier each
year as the demands upon the association became more numerous, and
should be free to devote her time to certain lines of work which could
be done only by herself. They tried to imitate her own cheerfulness
and philosophy in this matter, but found it more difficult than it
ever before had been to follow where she led.

The last of the resolutions, presented to the convention a few days
later by the chairman of the committee, Henry B. Blackwell, read as
follows: "In view of the announced determination of Miss Susan B.
Anthony to withdraw from the presidency of this association, we tender
her our heartfelt expression of appreciation and regard. We
congratulate her upon her eightieth birthday, and trust that she will
add to her past illustrious services her aid and support to the
younger workers for woman's enfranchisement. We shall continue to look
to her for advice and counsel in the years to come. May the new
century witness the fruition of our labors."

This was unanimously adopted by a rising vote. Observing that many of
the delegates were on the point of yielding to their feelings, Miss
Anthony arose and in clear, even tones, with a touch of quaint humor,
said:

I wish you could realize with what joy and relief I retire from
the presidency. I want to say this to you while I am still
alive--and I am good yet for another decade--don't be afraid. As
long as my name stands at the head, I am Yankee enough to feel
that I must watch every potato which goes into the dinner-pot and
supervise every detail of the work. For the four years since I
fixed my date to retire, I have constantly been saying to myself,
"Let go, let go, let go!" I am now going to let go of the
machinery but not of the spiritual part. I exp