inued to
lecture in the interests of the suffrage cause. While so engaged
she issued her "Collection of Temperance and Suffrage Melodies."
In 1884 a woman suffrage headquarters was again fitted up in
Newspaper Row, on the grounds of the Northwestern Industrial
Exhibition. The large tent was shared by the State W. C. T. U.,
and appropriately decked within and without to represent both of
the State organizations and their auxiliaries. A large amount of
suffrage and temperance literature was distributed among the many
who were attracted by the novelty of the sight and sentiments
displayed on banners and flags.
As Minneapolis had already become headquarters for the suffrage
work of the State, it was thought best to again hold the annual
meeting in that city. This was in October, continuing two days,
and was both interesting and encouraging. Dr. Martha G. Ripley
presided. Many interesting letters were read, and cheering
telegrams received.[449] Miss Marion Lowell recited "The Legend,"
by Mary Agnes Ticknor, and "Was he Henpecked?" by Phebe Cary,
Mrs. A. M. Tyng of Austin, made a good speech, also recited a
poem entitled "Jane Conquest." Mr. Lars Oure of Norway, spoke
well upon the "Claims of Woman." Dr. L. W. Denton of Minneapolis,
gave a very good address. Dr. Martha G. Ripley spoke on suffrage
as a natural right, and in support of this view read extracts
from a pamphlet entitled, "Woman Suffrage a Right, and not a
Privilege," by Wm. I. Bowditch; Eliza Burt Gamble of St. Paul,
read a very able paper on "Woman and the Church"; Mrs. Stearns
spoke upon the new era to be inaugurated when women have the
ballot. Miss Emma Harriman read a bright and entertaining paper.
The fine address of the occasion was given by Rev. W. W.
Satterlee, showing the nation's need of woman's vote. Judge and
Mrs. Hemiup, of Minneapolis, just returned from a visit to
Wyoming Territory, were present. The judge made several speeches,
and was enthusiastic in his praise of the workings of woman
suffrage there. He and his wife are now active members of the
State and city (Minneapolis) suffrage societies. The judge is
also a member of the State executive committee.
Wishing to give honor to whom honor is due, we would mention the
brave young women who have formed the Chri
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