It is the responsibility of the researcher to obtain any copyright clearances. Permission to publish material from this/these transcript(s) must be obtained from the Supervisor of Reference Services and/or the L. Tom Perry Special Collection Coordinating Committee. [Notes added by transcribers are in square brackets. Dashes in square brackets indicate unclear words or letters. indicate words the author inserted to a previously written line.] MSS SC 48 - Beaver County Woman's Suffrage Association papers Beaver County Woman's Suffrage Association papers Number of Pages: 166 ----- new page (MSSSC48_F2_I10_p001.jpg) Equal Rights Banners. The Ballot The Key to all Reform. Vol. 1 No 9. Editor – M.E. Murdock. Beaver City Utah Terr. March 16 1894. ----- new page (MSSSC48_F2_I10_p002.jpg) . Equal Rights Banner. Editorial. Woman's Influence. A true woman has a power, something peculiarly her own, in her moral influence when duly developed makes her queen over a wide realm of spirit. But this she can possess only as her powers are cultivated, it is cultivated women that wield the scepter of authority among men; wherever she is there is refinement whether in the kitchen or in the sanctuary of God she keeps this object before her mind and taxes all her powers for its attain- ment; every woman should do something for the honor of her sex. The young women should awaken to their duties; they have a great work to do; it is not enough that they should be what their mothers were, they must be more, will they heed the call? Will they emancipate themselves from the fetters that we of the nineteenth century feel that we are bound with? Woman's influence is the chief anchor of society, and this influence if rightly applied purifyies the world; many a woman does the work of her life without being noticed or seen by the world; the quiet woman labors for her children and makes home happy, hence, woman is equal and in many respects superior to man in self government. Ata a celebrated murder trial the Judge said ----- new page (MSSSC48_F2_I10_p003.jpg) Equal Rights Banner to one of the reporters, who was a woman, that he was glad to see her there, that he liked to have a woman reporter in any difficult case as it is much easier to control the lawyers when a woman is present; if woman has not been demoralized in business contact why should she in politics; another reason urged against the enfranchisement of woman is that it is un-natural and shows a perverted taste. it is uncustomary hence appears unnatural. We will emblazon on our banner: Equal rights to all special privilages to none. Swing inward ye gates of the future; Swing outward ye doors of the past; The great soul of man is awaking And doing justice to woman at last The wrongs in the law are retreating The white wings peaks have signaled the day, And justice her long roll is beating And strewing with wictory the way Womans Tribune. ----- new page (MSSSC48_F2_I10_p004.jpg) " Equal Rights Banner. Woman. What can I say of woman that has not been told before? But it is one of the leading topics of the day; her importance and sphere in life is arousing interest even among'st our greatest men Science proves that she is not iferior to man, the difference in the weight of the brain is amply furnished in quality, her capacity to endure is un- questioned In the passing away of centuries great changes— concerning her relations have advanced wonderfully, instead of considering her a toy or a convenience she is now a responsible individual, an intellectual being and should be endowed with the same liberties and privileges as her brother man. Her intellect is being broadened, trained, and diciplined for greater use in the future. Her sun has risen, the clouds of prejudice that obscured her in the past are moving away before the rays of her intellectual advancement. The Home is always considered the prover place for Woman and it is a very desirable place, but all are not so fortunate as to have one, and what next must she do? she is compelled through circumstances to earn her support by what means she is most capable of and the opportunity that presents itself. It is for these that Woman's Suffrage Associations are strugling to id. Uniting their efforts to secure for her the right ----- new page (MSSSC48_F2_I10_p005.jpg) " Equal Rights Banner. of Franchise which is the leading movements towards "Equal Rights and Justice for all" Saddie Murdock. Initials, only In the beginning God made man and woman companions to walk through this world of trials and experience with out any reservation in politics religion or morals. Woman was specially given as a help mate to man restricting her in nothing, we know she is a great help in religion and morals, and why should she not be in politics? We find her in finances equal to man. History and our own experience teaches us that if you con- fide in her, she will flinch from nothing that is her duty in courage and integrity; many instances could be sighted of her valor upon sea and land one incident I shall relate: A sea captain died at sea, his wife, hav- ing learned the Mariners art took charge of the vessel with the crew, the ship was attacked by pirates, she showed the most daring courage, over came the pirates and took them captives, I could name a number Joan of Arc, Florence Nightingale and many of our own nation and Territory. One of the ruder-sex. ----- new page (MSSSC48_F2_I10_p006.jpg) " Equal Rights Banner. Song of the Peasant Wife. Come Patrick clear up the storms on your brow; You were kind to me once - will you frown on me now? Shall the storm settle here, when from heaven it departs, And the cold from without finds its way to our hearts? No, Patrick, no! sure the wintriest weather Is easily borne when we bear it to-gether. Though the rain's dropping through from the roof the floor, And the wind whistles free where there once was a door, Can the rain, or the snow, or the storm wash away All the warm vows we made in our love's early day? No, Patrick, no! sure the dark stormy weather Is easily borne if we bear it together. When you stole out to woo me when labor was done, And the day that was closing to us seemed begun Did we care if the sunset was bright on the flowers, Or if we crept out amid darkness and showers? No Patrick! we talked, while we braved the wild weather, Of all we could bear, if we bore it together Soon, soon will these dark dreary days be gone by, And our hearts be lit up with a beam from the sky! Oh, let not our spirits embittered with pain, Be dead to the sunshine that came to us then Heart in heart, hand in hand, let us welcome the weather And sunshine or storm, we will bear it together Caroline Elizabeth Norton. ----- new page (MSSSC48_F2_I10_p007.jpg) Equal Rights Banner. One Mans Ideas. I believe society would more benefit itself than con- fer a favor on women by extending the suffrage to them. All the interests of women are promoted by a government that shall gaurd the family circle, restrain excess promote ed- ucation, and shield the young from temptation. While the true interests of men lie in the same direction, women more generally appreciate these facts and illustrate in their lives a desire for their attainment. Could we bring to the ballot box the great fund of virtue, intelligence and good intention stored up in the minds of our wives and sisters. how great the reinforcement would be for all that is noble, patriotic and pure in public life! Who should fear the result who de- sires the public welfare? From the standpoint of better principles applied to the direction of public affairs and the best individuals in office the argument seems impregnable. It is getting late to resist this measure on the ground that the character of women would be lowered by contact with politics. That objection is ident- ical with the motive which causes the Turk to shut up his women in a harem, and closely veil them in public He fears their delicacy will be tarnished if they speak to any man but their proprietor; so predjudice feared women would be unsexed if she had equal education with man. The professions were closed to her for the same consideration. Women have vindicated their ability to en- dure the education and engage in the dreaded pursuits ----- new page (MSSSC48_F2_I10_p008.jpg) " Equal Rights. Banner. yet society is not dissolved, and these fearful imagin- ings have proved idle dreams. I think we can safely trust to her good sense, virtue and delicacy to preserve for us the loved and venerated object we have always known, even if society shall yield the still further measure of complete enfranchise- ment, and thus add to her social dignity, duties and responsibilities. Extract from W.S.A. History. Handed in by Mrs Clara F Murdock. ----- new page (MSSSC48_F2_I11_p001.jpg) Equal Rights Banner April 20 16th 1894 Henrietta Gentry Editor Beaver City Beaver Co Utah ----- new page (MSSSC48_F2_I11_p002.jpg) Womans Influence. (Editorial) Sir Komilly left behind him in his Autobiography. A touching picture of his wife to whom he attributed no small share of his Successes in life. A mans moral character is necessarily powerfully influenced by his wife A lower nature will drag him down, as a higher one will lift him up. She sustains and elivates what is highest in mans nature. Some weak men display real public virtue, because they were sustained in thair career by a woman of noble character who exercised a fortifying influence on thair views of public duty. Woman's influence in public life today, is greater then it was ever known to be, And her influence will grow. As she advances in knowlage, and science The time has passed, for thinking it necessary, for the boys of famlies only. to be educated. If we wish to have educated. I intelligent children, give us educated mothers, to properly instruct them in youth, for impressions made in youth will have a lasting influence through life, either for good or evil, noble or otherwise. A noted school teacher once made said, Show me the child. And I will tell ----- new page (MSSSC48_F2_I11_p003.jpg) the kind of mother it has, man may be the brain, but woman is the heart of humanity, the its Judgement, She its feeling, the its strength, She its grace, orniment and solace. And thus, though man may direct the intitled, Woman, cultivate the feelings, which mainly determine the character. While he fills the memory she occupies the heart. Nepolion was accustomed to say that the future good or bad conduct of a child. depended entirely on the mother. Viewed in this light, woman is an educator, in the highest sense. above all educators, she educates humainly and lovingly. Hettie Gentry. Woman Librarians, Woman are being rapidly recognized as factors in public libraries. In New York alone in twenty four promenent libraries, 3.80 women. One lady, reports many instances where she has persuaded boys to read history instead of trashy so called boys books. And her advice has induced many young girls to select a line of classical reading, in place of purly. sensational works. American Woman's Journal. ----- new page (MSSSC48_F2_I11_p004.jpg) Mrs Yates, the first "lady-Mayor" in the british empire, has just taken her seat as mayor. of Onehungo. New Zealand. Her inaugural address was a poem, and in it she electrified her constituents by declairing that she would ever be found on the side of right against rong. New York Herald. Minersville April 2 94 To the WSA of Beaver. Having been requested to write something for your paper. I will try and do so with pleasure. Am pleased to say, we are getting along splendidly. At Our last meeting of March 27. was quite interesting. These were present 23 members and a mumber of gentlemen Short speeches were made, and everyone present said it was one of the best meetings held in Minersville Spring has once more made its appearance And we hope soon to have some of the Ladies of Beaver to meet with us. Will close my brief letter by wishing success to all workers of the womans cause Ada Kollins. ----- new page (MSSSC48_F2_I11_p005.jpg) Luxury as Home Industry. ----- new page (MSSSC48_F2_I12_p001.jpg) 12 Equal Rights Banner. For. May. 16. 1894. Equal Rights. And Justice. For All. ----- new page (MSSSC48_F2_I12_p002.jpg) Woman Influence woman we might say is the ruling star of the world that is with her influence, when will you find a husband a son or A Brother that will not naturely turn to & ask a wifes Mother or sisters advice on any or every movement in life, of what ever kind or nature it may be before he is satisfied himself, therefore dose he not ackowlege that her judgement is equal to his own, talk about woman being inferior to man. I think of the two that she shows herself equal if not superiour, why what would man be if it was not for woman. dose she not mold & shape him as it where and prepare his mind for his future greatness, and is not her Influence felt all through life, when we here men speak of there goodness & greatness do they not always point or refer to their Mother & her influence as the foundation of his goodness has she not planted the good seed. then should we not be very carful how we wield that influence weather we use it for good or for bad, and is it not time that we should strive & use that influence in securing our own rights that we might have justice Equal with man. I was very plesed to read that one of our leading men thought that Equal Justice ought to be given to man & woman & that was Judge Wilson in the Beckenridge & Pollard case & as A consequence twenty eight ladys sent him folarl offrings A token of their appreciation at his judgement, if A woman influince is so very essential to the government of her children has we hear almost every day that it all depends on the mother, why should not her influience then he just as essential to the govenment ----- new page (MSSSC48_F2_I12_p003.jpg) of A town or A City or even A nation for dose not those children that she has to govern at home consist of that nation, like the woman in speaking of law to A nother woman she says I do not think that the Law treats us fairly & why not says the other woman why the we are recognized has man better half but if he happens to die the Law cuts us up with one third Mary Fernley Husband (triumphantly) I've done it. I have played two games of chess blindfolded. Wife-well I'd like to run out for half an hour. suppose you mix the bread, mind the baby, stir the pudding taste the roast, watch the vegetables and answer the door bell for awhile. you needn't be blindfolded contentment Pride sleeps in A gilded crown, contentment in A cotten nightcap" say an old chinese proverb; and there is A volume of truth in the sentiment, still it is not the mere possession of wealth that produses misery, but the use to which wealth is put by its possessor. the man of generous and noble impluses, who by a long course of untiring industry, backed by fair and honest dealings, has amassed weath, may of course purchase the purest happiness which mankind can know by acts of charity and benevolence, so long as a man makes money his slave he is safe enough, but, when he allows money to make A slave of him, then at once happiness departs, so that, after all, it is noth weath but contentment that produces pure happiness; and the ----- new page (MSSSC48_F2_I12_p004.jpg) poorest man may be as rich, figuratively speaking, with A clear conscience and A crust as the possessor of Mullins Six woman of England are engineers of town drangees A third of Englands telegraph operators are womans an effective Baptism At one of the smaller Citys of New England, there was an Episcopal church which had two mission Chapels commonly known as the East end Mission, and the North end mission from the parts of the City where they were respectively located, one day the rector gave out the notices, in most distinguished high church tone, as followes: there will be A service at the North End Mission at 3.oclock and at East end at five children will be Baptized at both Ends I was that hen Miss Elizabeth Porter Gould gives, in the womans jurnel, some reminscences of Hon. Bufus S. Frost connection with the Chelsea woman suffrage League, and an incident relating to the early experience of Lucy Stone. Miss Gould says of Mr Frost being asked to speak at the first public meeting of the League, he replied, I am no great speaker, but I always love to give A helping hand to anything that will bless woman." at the meeting he made the first speech. after saying a good word for Chelsea and especially for the Chelsea woman no one knew how to do that better than Mr Frost for foremost citizen for many years. he recalled an incident of his youth which had much A great impression upon him, he said he had forgotten the names, but it happened in A neighboring town ----- new page (MSSSC48_F2_I12_p005.jpg) when the minister announced from the pulpit that all who would like to hear a hen crow were invited to come to the [-] Church that evening, as he finished the sentence, Lucy Stone who was on the platform as A speaker of the evening turned to me & said I was that hen and I will tell the people so when I rise, and when she did rise to speak, she said, with that wonderful sweet voise of hers, and winsome, womenly maners, Mr Frost has referred to A man inviting his congregation to hear A hen crow, Ladies and gentleman, I was that hen A congregation came to hear me, then she went on to tell of the persecutions A woman received for daring to speak in public; how she herself was called A she-hyena shrieking Lusy ell but, she added, all that suffering was now lost in the [--]y she felt that woman could speak everywhere from woman colum The following little dialogue is suggestive one angel met another on the gasper stt, Taking earthly observations, what are you looking at men, said the other, and what do you see I see wise men living under Laws made by fools and knaves and submitting of their own will strange said the other, and how do they justify it they say its all wrong, and why do they submit that I cannot tell and what do they call such A strange anomaly Politics Kale Field's ----- new page (MSSSC48_F2_I12_p006.jpg) Force of Example During the recent Election held in the state of New York, a fashionablely dressed and Stylish lady was noticed to be very natively engaged in looking after the interests of the Polls. (this being the initial day for the Ladies to use the franchise pending the action of the supreme courts of that state) an intesrested person enquired from her the cause of her activity and she replied that she had been talking with at least fifteen men and not one of them seemed desirous of using their franchise, and she concluded it would be a good example to set them, and it no doubt had it effect, it is somewhat strange that when men are blest with the inestimable boon of suffrage, they should be indifferent as to its use and value, there is no property that we can possess that is so valuable in its results as the right of franchise, as it lifts a man up to the dignity of a soverign, who can dictate in the affairs of his country, and can use or abuse this power to the bent of his desires It is a well known fact that during the period that woman held the honorable rights of suffrage in Utah they invariably did their duty. and that in a quiet unostentatious manner, and there is no doubt but when the time of suffrage shall be restored, as noit surely will, they will rally to their duties again, and will set the members of the sterner sex a powerful Example, both as to dilligence and purity. In the interim lit us Edola ----- new page (MSSSC48_F2_I12_p007.jpg) In the beginning the great Creator made this beauti- ful earth and all that is upon it, and placed man there on as lord and ruler over all. But man was lonely and the Lord saw it was not good for him to remain without a companion, so he created woman to be his helpmete, to share his joys and sorrows. To cheer, comfort, and love him, and to be loved, cherished, and protected by him. She stood side by side with him on that great day, and performed a very important part in bringing about the free agency of man, as well as preparing the way for the redemption of mankind. In all the dramas of the world's history woman has ap- peared in noble character and performed her part with refinement and taste. We might refer to many instances to in ancient, modern, and present time where the courage and nobility of woman is are eqm in every respect to that of her brother man; but you readers of history and observers of human character have surely noticed that although she has received the lesser portion of the honor she has never failed to do her share of the work. I believe that in olden days woman held the position and moved in the sphere that God designed she should, but as time advanced, and each generation grew "weaker and wiser" they also grew farther from their God, and, groping in darkness, enrapped in their own wisdom and power it is not strange that ----- new page (MSSSC48_F2_I12_p008.jpg) humanity strayed far from their Creator's laws in many respects. But the morning star has appeared, and I do not think it is far in the future when woman will be restored to her inherited position. ----- new page (MSSSC48_F2_I12_p009.jpg) Educate every body who will learn, and prepare for that grand and glorious time WGB ----- new page (MSSSC48_F2_I13_p001.jpg) The Equal Rights Banner Published by the B.C.W.S. Assocation Vol I Beaver City, August 16th, 1894 No. 12 Lift and Work [Column 1] Lift! for the load is heavy, Which the old world has to bear, And that some should work, While others shirk, Is neither right nor fair. Work! There are duties many, For each one, everywhere; Some lead, some are led, All must be fed, Make th work even and fair. Lift! Some are stronger and firmer, And may raise the heavier weight, If each wields his might, All is fair and right. In the path which is narrow and . Lift! 'Tis the truest honor! Work! 'Tis the grandest life! [Column 2] When work sublime Fills all the time There is no room for strife. Lift! For the world's salvation, Work! In the cause of right. Take on the yoke Of which Christ spoke, Easy with burdens light. Lift! While one sord yet lingers, 'Neath the curse of sin oppresed; Till error fails, And truth prevails, Then shall the old world rest. Sula in Young Woman's Journal. It is not enough to have great qualities; we must also have the management of them. ----- new page (MSSSC48_F2_I13_p002.jpg) A Prophecy Fulfilled. [Column 1] It was in 1859, a gen- eration ago, that Wendell Phillips, then a match- less orator, addressing a Woman's Suffrage con- vention in the City of New York, and finding himself hissed, jeered at and contradicted by a tumultuous audi- ence, fell into prophecy. "In twenty years", he said "at any meeting gather- ed to assert woman's claims to a higher place in the social order, the clergy and the politici cians would occupy the platform, and would be listened to with ap- probation and delight. A prophet must not be held to strict chro- nological accuracy. It is thirty four years [Column 2] instead of twenty, since the golden tounged orator charmed the contemptuous mob of gentlemen into si- lence; but the Equal Right's meetings held last spring in New York drawing rooms, in the exclusive as- sembly rooms at Sherry and in the great hall of the Cooper Union, brought the fulfil- ment of the proph- ecy. Clergymen of all denominations, Prot- estant, Catholic, and Jewish; politicians of every party; repre- sentatives of capitol and labor, lawyers, judges, physicians, teachers, editors, men of business, stood ----- new page (MSSSC48_F2_I13_p003.jpg) on the same plat- form to advocate the once despised cause of the political eman- cipation of a sex, Nay, even more remark- able, women of the most exclusive social cir- cles, women who had been taught to make a business of pleas- ure, and to ignore the serious issues of life, worked eager- ly, side by side with toiling professional women, and with dai ly wage earners of every class, to secure the emancipation of all. Now, there must be not only a reason, but a solid foundation for a social change so sig- nificant, and far- reaching as this; and it concerns all women [Column 2] to search out its true meaning and tendency. Scrutinized without prejudice, it will be seen to be only one more onward step in that irresistible march of democracy which, though often hindered, has never once been turn- ed backward, during the last four hun- dred years. In the course of this long pilgrimmage, there has arrived many an auspicious moment, when, as all the world might see, a definite, indisputable, unalter- able gain has been made for the cause of human liberty. One of these great moments illumina- ted the year 1776, when ----- new page (MSSSC48_F2_I13_p004.jpg) the thirteen United States insisted that not aristocratic birth, not wealth, not hered- itary privilege, not learning, constituted the true source of civil government and law; but the need of com- munity, and the con- sent of the governed; when they announced that no one class could be safely charg- ed with the care of another, but that ev- ery class must be in- trusted with the power to take care of itself. A.N. Grandmother Grandmother's fingers are feeble, Grandmother's eyes growing dim, Grandmother's singing has qua- vers, Not written down in the hymns; [Column 2] Grandmother sits by the window Dreamily winding her ball, Stops in her tremulous singing, Winding and knitting to call: "Dearie, come here to your Grand- ma! Something is wrong with it all. May be the kitten was knitting While I was winding the ball." Hands that were worn in our service, Eyes that were dimmed by our grief, Tones that were sweet with our gladness, Ask not in vain for relief. Never unnoticed unanswered, May we let Grandmother call, Though all unknowing she sits there Slowly unwinding the ball. Then well go quickly to Grand- ma, Grandma who lived for us all; Maybe the kitten dropped stitches While she was winding the ball. Isabel Darling. ----- new page (MSSSC48_F2_I13_p005.jpg) Editor's Department [Column 1] Our Object. The real object of the Woman's Suffrage movement seems to be but little under- stood by the masses. In fact it has been stated that one of our own members, when asked what was the object of our meeting to- gether, answered that she did not really know, that she attended because she liked the meetings, and enjoyed the society of the members. But by those who have been identified with our association for some time and who have tried faith- fully to fill their appoint- ments, we feel sure that a much more satisfactory answer could be given. [Column 2] To them it is well known that the aim of these associations is to give to woman some- thing that will brighten and ennoble her life, that will enlighten her mind and elevate her character, that will do away with the fretting and worrying over tri- fles which is so disas- trous to her health and happiness, by providing her so many real and worthy objects for the ex- ercise of heart, brain, and hands, that she will have no time to selfishly nurse her own troubles, or to dwell on the faults and weak- nesses of others. In fact; these asso- ----- new page (MSSSC48_F2_I13_p006.jpg) [Column 1] ciations are founded on the principle that the best and surest way to keep evil or unwor- thy thoughts and ac- tions from our lives, is by filling them with that which is good and pure. Women, as well as men possess talents, given them by God, and if they bury, in- stead of cultivating and and increasing them, they, like the wicked and slothful servant mentioned in the parable of Christ, will be held account- able before the bar of eternal justice. Then let us not be- come disheartened be- cause we are not al- lowed the use of the proper tools with which [Column 2] to polish and bright- en our talents, but work patiently with such implements as we can provide for ourselves, that when the ballot, the key to the great ma- chinery hall of the world, is placed in our hands, our talents will not be buried so deeply that they wil be lost to us, but will be right at hand, ready to re- ceive the final touches, that will make them fit to be returned to the Master who gave them, that we receive the glad word: "Well done, thou good and faith- ful servant." Let principles be once firmly established, and particulars will adjust themselves. ----- new page (MSSSC48_F2_I13_p007.jpg) Character. [Column 1] Character, in woman as well as in man, is not built in a day, a week, or a year; but all the acts of our lives, be they ever so small, or shrouded in secrecy, are as pieces of material added to its grand or insignificant superstructure. Then how vigilantly we should watch those little acts, and al- low none but the best ma- terial to enter its structure, so that the building will not only be solid, firm, and enduring, from hav- ing foundation stones of truth, virtue, and upright- ness, but will be embel- lished, ornamented and beautifully adorned with spiritual, moral, and in- tellectual culture. It will require the same amount [Column 2] of good, wholesome, spirit- ual, moral, and mental discipline to develop wo- man's character, and give to her the same capacity, and presence of mind to act vigorously and ef- fectively in times of emer- gency as it does of man. Personal beauty alone is as short< >lived as a poppy whose bloom is shed when the flower is plucked. While beauty of mind and character only increases and becomes more lovely and attractive as age in- creases. Is it an im- perative duly to disci- pline and educate our- selves in courage, resolu tion, and self-reliance, and thus enlarge our sphere of usefulness? What is there attract- ----- new page (MSSSC48_F2_I13_p008.jpg) [Column 1] ive or lovable in timidity or fear? Cannot courage and self reliance, be consistent- exercised with the utmost tenderness, gentleness and modesty? Not only have women distinguished themselves in courage, bravery and endu- rance in sickness, sorrow death, and the heaviest ca- lamities of life, but when impelled by love, or arous- ed by a sense of duty, have become heroic. How often I feel, (as no doubt do you) oh, that I possessed will, force of character, and moral cour- age sufficient to compel myself to grapple success fully with the obstacles and hindrances that block my way on the path of self- culture! "I haven't time", is the gauzy screen I excuse myself behind. Who, that have carefully [Column 2] observed do not see that the energetic, resolute, and determined have inva- riably found time, and made a way when they could not find one. Who of us know our powers until we have persistent- ly and determinedly tried our speed our speed and metal, and who can say how much our speed can be in- creased, or how highly our metal tempered, by careful, patient constant exercise? Let us go earn- estly to work disciplin- ing ourselves in courage, fortitude and perseverance. If we have proper natural qualifications, (which most of us have) patient perse- verance will remove every obstacle and surmount every difficulty. When we plead lack of ----- new page (MSSSC48_F2_I13_p009.jpg) [Column 1] time" is it not really saying "I do not want the prize sufficiently to pay the price of acquisi- tion?" Or if it be verily true that we have not time, (which I believe is the case with the ma- jority of wives and moth- ers) is it not because we willingly place ourselves on the altar of sacrifice, and bear heavy burdens that ought to be shared by husbands, children, and in some instanc- es by communities? Ladies, if we pull out of these ruts, we must throw off some of our load. Psychology plainly demonstrates that there is no royal road to learn- ing; or that no one fac- ulty can be developed by exercising another but that each faculty [Column 2]must be individually exercised to be indi- vidually developed. How then can we consistently hope to grow spiritually, morally or intellectually if we de- vote our time to caring tenderly for the physic- al? Have we the right to thus dwarf the gem- the intellect- the im- mortal part of our being to lavishly feed, clothe and shelter the perishable ready to be ushered into eternity by the inevitable, mer- ciless death, stripped and denuded of all our earthly acquisitions We are certainly not blind to the fad that those who have devel- oped their spiritual, ----- new page (MSSSC48_F2_I13_p010.jpg) [Column 1] moral and intellectual powers, are as a rule walking on a higher plane of life. They are almost in- variably relieved of the irksome details and druggery of life. They have nursed their higher pow- ers and grown and made points in life far beyond the reach of those who "have not time," and are content to drugdge at the base, or fritter their lives away in luxury, case or idle pleasure, which is as fleeting as the snow- flake that falls in the river, remaining white only a moment, and is then gone forever. Lady suffragists, each little part that we fulfill in our associa- tion is a little intellect- ual journey performed, [Column 2] which will give us strength and ability to successfully make longer and more ar- duous trips. Let pro- gression be our indi- vidual watch-word, and our association will garner a rich harvest of intelligence, and members too, by the law of attraction, for light and intelligence will cleave unto its own. Amateur. "A bird upon the wing may carry a seed that shall add a new species to the vegetable family of a continent; and just so a word, a thought from a living soul may have results immeas- urable, eternal." Go to sea, my boy, go to sea.' If there is any thing in you, the ocean will bring it out. ----- new page (MSSSC48_F2_I13_p011.jpg) Woman Suffrage. Written expressly in behalf of the ladies of Utah County, in reference to the Woman Suf- frage movement. By W. Clegg. People often talk of Adam, our grandfather wise and good, The first of all the human race who on the earth have stood. He was a noble Patriarch, his conduct was sublime- A fit example for his sons down to the end of time. But we will speak of Mother Eve, a worthy matron she A helpmeet for her husband by heaven de- signed to be. In all his toils and troubles she stood bravely by his side, Assisting him with all her might o'er all things to preside. He was no tyrant o'er his wife, nor had a thought so base; They ruled in love unitedly, each kept their proper place. And the Utah County ladies to the prop- ----- new page (MSSSC48_F2_I13_p012.jpg) osition cling, That Eve was just as much a queen as Adam was a king. They lived together happily, we safely may suppose; The principles they understood would so their hearts dispose. Eve shared her husband's joys, was the part- ner of his grief, And sought when sorrows harrassed him, to yield his heart relief. Her daughters saw their mother was allow- ed her agency- That all her rights were guaranteed, that she was truly free. She taught them to be honest, to lead lives pure and true; And her soul was sorely pained if right they failed to do. But women lost their vested rights as wick- edness increased. The privilege to vote their thoughts entirely had ceased. Perhaps they often did protest, but it was all in vain. Men would not brook that women should their vicious ways restrain. ----- new page (MSSSC48_F2_I13_p013.jpg) Down to the times we live in good men were in despair, They knew not what, nor how to do, for vice reigned everywhere. Till heavenly inspiration said, "Call woman to your side; Unitedly, with help divine, you then can stem the tide!" Let women once the chance obtain, they will for virtue stand And use a healing influence in every sinsick land. A host of wicked libertines who loud for freedom boast, Are just the very ones who fear the "Woman Suf- frage" most. Long, long ago Eve's daughters the right of fran- chise lost; But it will be restored again, no matter what the cost; For the "times of restitution" are rolling on apace, And woman yet will occupy her long-lost royal place. Would you enjoy the purest pleasure? Do everything in yourpower that you are convinced is right. ----- new page (MSSSC48_F2_I13_p014.jpg) A Picture [Column 1] While meditating on the situation of wom- ankind, a picture, a panorama, passes be- fore my minds eye. Let me see if I can paint it. The great God, the Fa- ther of us all, opens the Fountain of Knowledge, and calls to His children to come forward and drink. Man, by force of his superior physical strength, pushes his way to the front, seizes the golden goblets of opportunity, dips deep in the sacred fountain, raises the cup, over- flowing to his lips and drinks until satisfied. Now the stronger of his sisters, those who are not burdened with family [Column 2] cares, come bravely for- ward, patiently surmount- ing the obstacles which their brothers has thrown in their path, until they too, finally reach the brink. But they are not al- lowed to touch the precious goblets. No, they lean forward, and by forming a cup with the hollow of their own hands, obtain a small portion of the delicious liquid. But what of the thirsty wife and mother, longing, yearning for a few drops, to quench the thirst which is burning in her breast. What answer to her appeals is made by her husband. Listen let us hear what he is ----- new page (MSSSC48_F2_I13_p015.jpg) [Column 1] saying: "No, it would nev- er do for you to taste of this; it might make you forget your duty to me. You must stay at home. There you must build an altar. The fuel must con- sist of Home Comfort, in the shape of clean floors, polished windows, shin- ing stoves, appetizing meals, soft beds etc. The kindling-wood must be of the lighter mate- rial known as smiles, pleasant words and bright faces. On this altar you must place yourself, together with all the jewels of heart and brain which the Great Father has given you. You must light it with the flame of love from your own heart and there be consumed in order to prove to me, [Column 2] your lord and master, that you really love me. But what is this you are saying? What are you to receive in return for this great sacrifice? Why, have I not honor- ed you with my name? Do I not provide food and clothing for you? What room an could wish for more?" Brothers, how do you like the picture? Sisters, shall we tame- ly submit to be thus sacrifized? No, let us rise, and with the great sledge- hammer of Common Sense, break the chains which bind us, and shake off a portion of the useless burdens from our shoulders. Make fewer ruffles and puffs for the child- ----- new page (MSSSC48_F2_I13_p016.jpg) [Column 1] ren's clothes, spend less time in the preparation of indigestible pastry, and other unwholesome food, and less money for rib- bons, laces, feathers and jewelry, and invest what they would cost in labor saving ma- chines. Provide our families and ourselves with good plain, wholesome food and clothing, and see if we can not thus gain a little time to lay up for ourselves treasures of knowledge and intelligence, which neither moth nor rust can corrupt, but which will remain with us throughout all eternity S. Miss Turnid was talk- ing about her own nervous- ness, and her various [Column 2] night alarms. "Did you ever find a man under your bed, Mrs. Bluff?" she asked. "Yes", said that worthy woman, "The night we thought there was bur- glass in the house, I found my husband there." ----- new page (MSSSC48_F2_I14_p001.jpg) Equal Rights Banner. [Column 1] Beaver, Sep. 16. 1894. Louissa Jones, Editor. Reflections. It is with pleasure that we look back over the past few months and note the progress we have made in our little association. The sentiments that have been given, the essays written, the lectures on Civil Government that have helped us so much to a better ap- preciation of that grand and noble instrument that is the groundwork, of all our liberties, and last but not least our little paper the Banner. In it we have sought to [Column 2] express our views on the all-absorbing topic of the day, equal rights, and on ma- ny other matters pertaing to woman. It has been a great benefit to us to write out our thoughts and submit them to the kind ly criticism of our companions. We have grown in sympathy and love for oneanother, and we are better able to appreciate the needs of womankind than we were a year ago. The future looks bright for Woman Suffrage but when we shall have attained this blessing will our mission be filled? It will only be well begun. For while ----- new page (MSSSC48_F2_I14_p002.jpg) Equal Rights Banner. [Column 1] there are wrongs to right, evils to be over come so long will there be work for us to do; So long must we be active in ex- ercising the power conferred by the ballot to accomplish good to humanity. The land is full of violence and wickedness. Laust is licensed and saloons flourish un- der the protection of the law. Crime is preying like a can- ker worm in the heart of our political institutions; and if it be true that "re- publican institution, draw their life blood from the individ- ual purity of its cit- izens" how long will it be before the "liber- ties of the people [Column 2] are buried in the grave of their virtues, unless a better, more purifying, enobling element be introdu- ced into political life. We have too much love for our country to wish it to follow in the footsteps of those na- tions whose vices swallowed up their virtues. Then in the near future that is dawnin ing upon Utah, fraught with great possibilities to her people, let that e- ternal sentiment of right that slum- bers in every breast have full sway un- til error, supersti- tion and predu- jice shall be swept away in the rising sun of a new lib- ----- new page (MSSSC48_F2_I14_p003.jpg) Equal Rights Banner. [Column 1] erty which shall give justice and equal rights to every soul who breathes the air of freedom. The Editor. Wanted. God give us men; and women, too. A time like this Strong winds, great hearts, true faith And ready hands: Those whom the lust of office does not kill: Those whom the spoils of office cannot buy; Those who possess opinions and a will: Those who have honor: those who will not lie; For while the rabble with their thunb worn Their large professions and their little deeds, mingle in selfish strife, lo, Freedom weeps, Wrong rules the land, [Column 2] and waiting Justice sleeps. J.G. Holland. adapted for the Banner? Woman's Sphere. Where there is such a diversity of opinions and views on a sub- ject like the one quo- ted above, it is very difficult if not alto- gether impracticable for any one person to define woman's sphere without causing war- ring elements. All that can justly and reasonably be done is to conscientiously define one's own opin- ions and views on the subject. In every age man's opinions undergo a change, what was what seemed right and just to day may be all wrong tomorrow. ----- new page (MSSSC48_F2_I14_p004.jpg) Equal Rights Banner. [Column 1] We are creatures of circumstances, our views change with every ebb and flow of the tide. Man in his debased state is akin to other an- imals in that he reduces the females of his race to the same level with himself. He makes them hewers of wood and carri- ers of water, but as he advances on the plane of civili- zation he advances her with him side by side on the same level in all the walks of life. We can see these results in every chime where chiv- alry and civiliza- tion march on step by step. It is [Column 2] only a few weeks since the German Emperor in an ad- dress at a social en- tertainment with his officers vouch- safed the remark that he could not wish for greater happiness to fall to the lot of the men of his country than that they should have wives like the Em- press who were well versed in the great "Cs", Church; Chil- dren, and Cooking, the last two my friends are very necessary essentials of Woman's Sphere. To conduct her home in such a manner that she gathers hap piness and content- ment around her- self and others, to ----- new page (MSSSC48_F2_I14_p005.jpg) Equal Rights Banner. [Column 1] advance the race on the path of civilization and progress by teach- ing her children mo- rality, honestly, truth and justice, patriotism and love of country, and encourage mo- bility of character in man or woman. She is the beacon light on the mount- ain guiding the race on the way to opening of the golden era of morality, virtue and refinements. For good or for evil women are to day a ruling power in the civilized world. Did it never occur to you that Eugenia, Empress of France was in a great meas- ure responsible for the last Franco- Prussian was? [Column 2] It is said to be the fact that today ma- -ny of the civilized countries are more or less governed by the influence of wom- an. As she advances in the scale of intel- ligence and makes herself indispensible to man, so she will go on step by step until she reaches the goal of her desires. Read think, and ponder, the way may be dark, the path full of thorns, but the brave never falls, and continued per- severence is generally crowned with success ultimate victory. Remember the 300 at Thermopyle, "Go strang- er and tell Sparta we have done our duty here." Sisters go thou and do likewise. A.H. ----- new page (MSSSC48_F2_I14_p006.jpg) Equal Rights Banner. [Column 1] Small Republics. It may be of interest to some of our readers to know that off the north-east coast of Sar- dinia lies a small island five miles long by five eigths of a mile in width. On it is situated the little republic of Tavo- lara. The population numbers about 55 people. This island was granted to a pri- vate family by King Charles Albert of Sardinia in 1836. It was goverened by a king until 1886 when a republic was establish- ed. The constitution gives equal suffrage to women. The New Hebrides con- tain another very small republic where equal suffrage is ex- [Column 2] tended to women. This island is called Franceville and con- tains an area of a- bout 85 miles, and a population of a little over 500. Its inde- pendence was estab- lished in 1879. Before that period the island belonged to France. These item we gather from an article in the St. Louis Glove-Democrat. How these little re- publics became brok- en off from Monarch- ial countries and to establish freedom and give woman the right to vote and hold office is not explained. We presume they are relics of the Matriarch that existed in early times. Editor ----- new page (MSSSC48_F2_I14_p007.jpg) Equal Rights Banner. Flossie is six years old. "Mamma," she ask- ed one day, "if I get married, shall I be o- bliged to have a hus- band like pa?"–"Yes," replied the mother with an amused smile. – "And if I dont get married, shall I have to be an old maid like aunt Kate?" "Yes." – "Mamma," aft- er a pause, "it's a tough world for us women, isn't it?" ----- new page (MSSSC48_F2_I1_p001.jpg) WOMAN'S FREEDOM. _____ Written for the Woman's Suffrage As- sociation _____ Words and Music by W.G, Bickley _____ We'll move the glorious cause along, We'll shout a glad hosannah; And aye, the burden of our song Shall be the ladies' banner. The march of progress shall be sure. And soon the joy bells ringing, Shall usher in the bright glad dawn To woman freedom bringing. CHORUS Then shout and sing, make the welkin ring Let all repeat the Chorus, We'll onward move in the cause we love, With freedom's banner o'er us. As ages come in the course of time We'll strive to do our duty; And to the world we'll surely prove That mind is more than beauty. Our sons and daughters shall be taught The path of truth and honor, And by God's help we'll then restrain From aught that brings dishonor. CHORUS We'll aid the weak, and with the strong We'll join in just endeavor, To raise the fallen from the dust And bring them into favor And to this end we'll ask our God His kindly aid to guide us, In paths of virtue, peace, and truth CHORUS ----- new page (MSSSC48_F2_I1_p002.jpg) EQUAL RIGHTS. _____ Written for the B. C. W. S. A. Words and Music, By S. C. M. _____ Now the voice of womankind is start- ling all the world; Woman must have equal rights with man, Everywhere beneath the sun her ban- ner is unfurled, Woman must have equal rights with man. We but ask for freedom and the right to live and be, What we were designed in God's great plan; And we're sure all thinking men will very shortly see, Woman must have equal rights with man. Chorus. We but ask for freedom and the right to live and be What we were designed in God's great plan; And we're sure all thinking men will very shortly see Woman must have equal rights with man. Should it be that in the land o'er which our standard waves And our eagle soars so proud and free, Mothers, sisters, daughters should all be held as slaves, Should they have to beg for liberty? We must pay our taxes. and the laws we must obey. And it's time an era now began When in the elections we can also have a say -- Woman should have equal rights with man. Chorus. Come my sisters, let us rise and educate our minds, Put aside our follies great and small; Work with heart and brain and soul to help all womankind, Gather round our standard one and all. Do not pause nor falter, but be valiant in the fight, And the fame of liberty we'll fan. Till it spreads o'er all the land, then hail the time of right, When woman shall have equal rights with man. ----- new page (MSSSC48_F2_I2_p001.jpg) Woman's Freedom Written for the Woman's Suff- rage Association _____ Words and Music By W. G. Bickley. _____ We'll move the glorious cause along, We'll shout a glad hosannah; And aye, the burden of our song Shall be the ladies' banner. The march of progress shall be sure And soon the joy bells ringing, Shall usher in the bright glad dawn To woman freedom bringing. CHORUS Then shout and sing. make the we'kin ring Let all repeat the Choru[-] , We'll onward move in the cause we love, With freedoms' banner o'er us. As ages come in the course of time We'll strive to do our duty; And to the world we'll surely prove That mind is more than beauty. Our sons and daughters shall be taught The path of truth and honor, And by God's help we'll them restrain From aught that brings dishonor. CHORUS: We'll aid the weak, and with the strong We'll join in just endeavor, To raise the fallen from the dust And bring them into favor. And to this end we'll ask our God His kindly aid to guide us, In paths of virtue, peace, and truth And that no ill betide us. CHORUS: ----- new page (MSSSC48_F2_I3_p001.jpg) WOMANS SUFFRAGE ASSOCIATION OF BEAVER COUNTY. BY-LAWS AND REGULATION'S. _______ ARTICLE 1. The name of this Association shall be, the Woman's Suffrage Association of Beaver County. ARTICLE 2. It shall be the object of this Association, to labor for the enfranchisement of women, regardless of party, sect, or creed, and to take such steps, from time to time, as shall seem to be wise and expedient, for the political ad- vancement of the sex. ARTICLE 3. There shall be. as officers of this Association, a President, three Vice-Presi- dents, Secretary, Assistant-Secretary, Corresponding Secretary, and Treas- urer, with an Executive-Committee of not less than five. ARTICLE 4. All persons, paying an initiation fee of 25c annually, to the secretary, are entitled to become members of this Association, providing, their names are presented for admission in any regular meeting. ARTICLE 5. The By-Laws and Regulations, may be changed, or amended, at any Exec- utive session, by the officers of this Association, with the Executive-Com- mittee, who will submit them to the regular meeting, where they may be adopted by a majority vote. ARTICLE 6. The Executive Committee shall devise plans of work, that will have a tendency to develop and improve the members of the Association, and shall unite with the members in encouraging young people to speak, write essays, and discuss questions relating to political matters, and civil government, and invite and encourage those not already interested in suffrage, to become ac- quainted with the objects of the organization. ARTICLE 7. Should a Territorial Suffrage Convention be called, delegates shall be elect- ed at the regular meeting of the Association, or a special one called for the purpose, and their credentials prepared by the Executive-Committee, and prope ly signed by the President and Secretary ARTICLE 8. The President. or in her absence. The first Vice President, and Secretary shall sign all official papers and documents, and all official correspondence, must be signed by the Chairman of the Executive Committee and Corres- ponding Secretary. ARTICLE 9. This Association shall hold regular meetings once a month where such busi- ness as shall be brought to the attention of the meeting by the Executive Committee, Secretary or other officers shall be first transacted after which miscellaneous business or discussion will be in order. ARTICLE 10. In order to further the interests of the whole and to promote harmony in all plans and methods of organized work a punctual attendance of the mem- bers is required ARTICLE 11. All officers of this Association shall be elected by a two-thirds vote of the members present at an annual election to be held on the 16th of February in each year. ----- new page (MSSSC48_F2_I3_p002.jpg) WOMANS SUFFERAGE ASSOCIATION OF BEAVER COUNTY. BY-LAWS AND REGULATION'S. ARTICLE 1. The name of this Association shall be, the Woman's Suffrage Association of Beaver County. ARTICLE 2. It shall be the object of this Association, to labor for the enfranchisement of women, regardless of party, sect, or creed, and to take such steps, from time to time, as shall seem to be wise and expedient, for the political ad- vancement of the sex. ARTICLE 3. There shall be. as officers of this Association, a President, three Vice-Presi- dents, Secretary, Assistant-Secretary, Corresponding Secretary, and Treas- urer, with an Executive-Committee of not less than five. ARTICLE 4. All persons, paying an initiation fee of 25c annually, to the secretary, are entitled to become members of this Association, providing, their names are presented for admission in any regular meeting. ARTICLE 5. The By-Laws and Regulations, may be changed, or amended, at any Exec- utive session, by the officers of this Association, with the Executive-Com- mittee, who will submit them to the regular meeting, where they may be adopted by a majority vote. ARTICLE 6. The Executive Committee shall devise plans of work, that will have a tendency to develop and improve the members of the Association, and shall unite with the members in encouraging young people to speak, write essays, and discuss questions relating to political matters, and civil government, and invite and encourage those not already interested in suffrage, to become ac- quainted with the objects of the organization. ARTICLE. 7 Should a Territorial Suffrage Convention be called, delegates shall be elect- ed at the regular meeting of the Association, or a special one called for the purpose, and their credentials prepared by the Executive-Committee, and prope ly signed by the President and Secretary ARTICLE. 8. The President. or in her absence. The first Vice President, and Secretary shall sign all official papers and documents, and all official correspondence, must be signed by the Chairman of the Executive Committee and Corres- ponding Secretary. ARTICLE. 9 This Association shall hold regular meetings once a month where such busi- ness as shall be brought to the attention of the meeting by the Executive Committee, Secretary or other officers shall be first transacted after which miscellaneous business or discussion will be in order. ARTICLE. 10 In order to further the interests of the whole and to promote harmony in all plans and methods of organized work a punctual attendance of the mem- bers is required. ARTICLE. 11. All officers of this Association shall be elected by a two-thirds vote of the members present at an annual election to be held on the 16th of February in each year. ----- new page (MSSSC48_F2_I3_p003.jpg) WOMANS SUFFRAGE ASSOCIATION OF BEAVER COUNTY. BY-LAWS AND REGULATION'S. --------- ARTICLE 1. The name of this Association shall be, the Woman's Suffrage Association of Beaver County. ARTICLE 2. It shall be the object of this Association, to labor for the enfranchisement of women, regardless of party, sect, or creed, and to take such steps, from time to time, as shall seem to be wise and expedient, for the political ad- v ancement of the sex. ARTICLE 3. There shall be. as officers of this Association, a President, three Vice-Presi- dents, Secretary, Assistant-Secretary, Corresponding Secretary, and Treas- urer, with an Executive-Committee of not less than five. ARTICLE 4. All persons, paying an initiation fee of 25c annually, to the secretary, are entitled to become members of this Association, providing, their names are presented for admission in any regular meeting. ARTICLE 5. The By-Laws and Regulations, may be changed, or amended, at any Exec- utive session, by the officers of this Association, with the Executive-Com- mittee, who will submit them to the regular meeting, where they may be adopted by a majority vote. ARTICLE 6. The Executive Committee shall devise plans of work, that will have a tendency to develop and improve the members of the Association, and shall unite with the members in encouraging young people to speak, write essays, and discuss questions relating to political matters, and civil government, and invite and encourage those not already interested in suffrage, to become ac- quainted with the objects of the organization. ARTICLE. 7 Should a Territorial Suffrage Convention be called, delegates shall be elect- ed at the regular meeting of the Association, or a special one called for the purpose, and their credentials prepared by the Executive-Committee, and prope ly signed by the President and Secretary ARTICLE. 8. The President. or in her absence. The first Vice President, and Secretary shall sign all official papers and documents, and all official correspondence, must be signed by the Chairman of the Executive Committee and Corres- ponding Secretary. ARTICLE. 9 This Association shall hold regular meetings once a month where such busi- ness as shall be brought to the attention of the meeting by the Executive Committee, Secretary or other officers shall be first transacted after which miscellaneous business or discussion will be in order. ARTICLE. 10 In order to further the interests of the whole and to promote harmony in all plans and methods of organized work a punctual attendance of the mem- bers is required ARTICLE. 11. All officers of this Association shall be elected by a two-thirds vote of the members present at an annual election to be held on the 16th of February in each year. ----- new page (MSSSC48_F2_I4_p001.jpg) STUDENT'S NOTEBOOK ----- new page (MSSSC48_F2_I4_p002.jpg) [Large X drawn over the whole page] Paid July Aug Sept H. S. Farnsworth 25¢ 1 . 1 S.M. Dell 25¢ 1 . . R.W. Tyler 25¢ . . . M.A. White 25¢ 1 1 1 C.E. Coleman 25¢ . . . C.F. Murdock 25. . . . Louisa Jones 25. 2 . 1 M.E. Murdock 25¢ 1 . . Jane Bickley 25¢ 1 1 1 W.G. " " 1 1 . Mary Fernley 25¢ 1 . 1 S.H. Maeser 25¢ 1 1 . D. Tyler . . . A.E. Slaughter 25¢ . . . Christiana Wilden 25¢ . . . Sarah Davey 25¢ . . . Jane Gilleik 25¢ 1 . 1 May Bickley 25¢ . . . Clara Murdock 25¢ 1 Aneka Farnsworth 25 1 HESlaughter ----- new page (MSSSC48_F2_I4_p003.jpg) Donations on picture frames Mrs. Herbert 25 cts Amount Mrs. MA White 25 returned from Louissa Jones 10 Blackboard SM Dell 25 from Jas Draper 75 HS. Farnsworth 25 285 paid CF Murdock 20 No Mrs. B. Dec 16-215 Jany 16-70 ----- new page (MSSSC48_F2_I4_p004.jpg) [big X across page] Oct Nov Dec Jan HS Farnsworth 1 1 . 1 SM Dell 1 . 1 1 RW Tyler . . . . MA White 1 1 1 1 Caddie F Murdock 1 1 1 . Louissa Jones 1 1 1 . Jane Bickley 1 1 1 . WG Bickley 1 1 1 1 Mary Fernly . . . 1 SC Maeser 1 1 1 1 D Tyler . . . . Jane Gillis 1 . 1 . May Bickley . . . . Amelia Farnsworth . . . . Clara F Murdock 1 1 1 1 Alice Herbert 1 1 . . Sarah Davey . 1 . . Lucinda Howd . . 1 . Adamsville Dues: Mrs. Ann H. Gunn 20 " Sarah A Gunn 20 Miss Alice Gunn 20 ----- new page (MSSSC48_F2_I4_p005.jpg) Auxilerry Dues from Minerville to Beaver Co. SW.S.A. Received Mrs Ada Rollins .20 cts Mrs Harriet Croff .20 " " Sarah Gillins .20 " 620 " Emeline Goodman 20 " 120 " Henrietta Dotson 20 " 60 Mr W.L. Croff .20 " 90 " Chas Clark .20 " 820 Mr Tuscarora Gillins 20 " Miss Edith Billingsly 20 Miss Mary Cotton 20 " Edna Carter 20 " Daisy Rollins 20 " Ida Yabriski 20 260 Susie McKnight 20 Violet A Geiro 20 Mary R. Carter 20 W.L.H. Dotson 20 Ida D. Marshall 20 Mima Jensen 20 ----- new page (MSSSC48_F2_I4_p006.jpg) Fees Mar Apr M J J A S O N D J F M.A. White v 10 10 1s 10 s 1 1 1s 1s N s Mary Fernley v . 1 1 1 1 1 1 . 1 O 1 Hilty Gentry v . . . . . . . . . 1 H.S. Farnsworth v . 1 1s . p s 1 1 . M . Clara F Murdock v 1 1 . 1 . . E E E E . Caddie F. Murdock v . . . . . . 1 . . E . Louissa Jones. v 10 1 1s k 10 1s 1s 1 1 T . S.C. Maeser. v 10 . 1 10 1 s s . 1 I 1 Jane Bickley v . . 1 . 1 1 1 1 . N 1 W.G. Bickley v . . 1s 1s 1s s s . . G s M.E. Murdock v 1 1 1s 1 1e 1 s l 1 1 Alice Herbert v 10 10 1s 1 1 . 1 . 1 . S.M. Dell. v 1 1 . . 1 . 1 1 1 . JR. Murdock. v . . 1 . 1 . E . . . Jane Gillies . 1 . . 1 1 1 . . . Lucinda Howd . . . . 1 1 1 . . 1 R.W. Tyler . . . . . . 1 1 . . Daniel Tyler . . . . . . s 1 . . S.O. White. v . . . . . . . . . . Amelia Farnsworth . . . . E E E . . . Sarah Davey. v . 1 . 1 1 1 B s 1 1 Matilda Fotheringham v 1 . 1 1s 1 E E . . Wm. Fotheringham . . . E E . . Lizzie Neilsen v 1 1s 1 1 . . 1 ----- new page (MSSSC48_F2_I4_p007.jpg) net Shipp [--] J Mary J. White - paid ----- new page (MSSSC48_F2_I4_p008.jpg) 1894. Receipts for Beaver City W.S.A Membership Fees $4.75 Contributions Sept. 16" 3.15 Contributions Dec. 18 3.25 Officers Fees .70 11.85 Disbursments. To Ter. and National W.S.A. 3.80 Sept. 16 Traveling Ex. Visiting Ladies 3.15 Dec 18 Scrap Book. .50 " Expresses 24" of July Display 1.60 March 6 Balance on picture frame 1.15 Stationary .40 10.60 To Cash for printing 1.75 12.35 ----- new page (MSSSC48_F2_I4_p009.jpg) minutes B.C.W.S.A. held in R S Hall March 18, 1895 Mrs M E Murdock in the chair Singing Page 5 Woman Arise Prayer by WG Bickley. Minutes of Jan Meeting read and approved Miscelenaeous business next in order On motion Mrs M.E. Murdock was Elected Delegate to Convention in Salt Lake City in April Civil Government Class was omitted on Acct of illness of the teacher Song Mrs Alice Herberch Scrap Box read by Sec Mrs Betsy Goodwin received as a Member ----- new page (MSSSC48_F2_I4_p010.jpg) Decided that a committee of these be appointed as auxiliaries to the Executive Board to draft prepare for the election of officers, and arrange a program for our annual. Program next in order W.G. Bickley gave an organ solo. Civil Government class was conducted by Pres White Subject Rights of States. Mrs. Fernley gave a song. Sweet Marie Speech by W.G. Bickley. If ever was a time that we need to be on the alert with regard to W.S. it is right today. Alice Herbert not prepared with her song. Banner read by Editor Neilson Swinging Dorology Benediction by Chaplain Adopted March 18" 1895 ----- new page (MSSSC48_F2_I4_p011.jpg) changing time of our elec- tion to more pleasant season spoken upon. Decided not to change the [---] Question of suspending meet- ings for a time. Decided to continue A little indebtedness that we would like to liquidate. Mrs. White suggested that we draft a code of resolutions to present to our delegates the Constitu- tional Convention. Moved by W.G. Bickley that a committee be appointed to draft the resolutions, and present them at our annu- al meeting. Seconded and carried. S. C. Maeser, M.A. White & Louissa Jones appointed. moved that the arrange- ments for our annual be left in the hands of the executive board. lost ----- new page (MSSSC48_F2_I4_p012.jpg) Pres. White gave a recitation Scrap box, was read by S.C. Maeser Editor not present Banner omitted. Meeting adjourned. Benediction by S.M. Dell. Beaver 17" Dec. 1894 So few members being present, meeting adjourned until Jan 16" 1895. Beaver Jan 16th 95 W.S.A met in Society Hall. Singing pg. 21 "Help the Working woman" Prayer W.G. Bickley Singing, Roll Called, Twelve members were present. Two senti[---] ments were given. Minutes were read and ap- proved Miscellaneous business next in order. Question of ----- new page (MSSSC48_F2_I4_p013.jpg) Beaver Nov. 16th, 1892 W.S.A. met in R.S. Hall, Pres M. A. White presiding. Singing R[--]ials Daughter "Woman Arise" Prayer by S.M.L Dell. Singing "Woman Arise" Roll was called. Eight members pressed. One sentiment given Sec, not present, minutes omitted. Letters from A.S. Anderson and and Mrs. E.C. Watson read Alice Herbert appointed to edit column. Program next in order. Civil Government Class, sub- ject "Provisions comon to both houses." Mrs. Shipp not present with her song. Mrs. Dell then read items from Woman's Tribune. "Kansas camp- paign notes." "Addition to Nation- al Council of Woman." etc. ----- new page (MSSSC48_F2_I4_p014.jpg) Mr. D. Beck, by request favored us with a song entitled "Don't Drink my boys, tonight." Mr. C. D. White I did not come here today to make a speech, but I am interested in the cause. Thinks when women take hold of anything, it is in good hands but considers that we are asking for nothing, but should what should be ours, without the asking. Thinks this should be man's cause as well as woman's Good men are not afraid of woman's franchise. Pres. M.D. White felt like impressing upon our minds that the ballot is the key to all reform. Hoping that we will all work together for our eman- cipation. Mrs S.C. Maeser then sang one original song entitled Equal Rights. Benediction by W. C. Bickley ----- new page (MSSSC48_F2_I4_p015.jpg) will prove to be Utah. Song. "Equal Rights in Utah. was nicely rendered by Mrs. Ida Hamblin. Reading of Scrap Book. Music by W.G. Bickley. Reading of Equal Rights Banner by Editor Louissa Jones. next Refreshments. Mrs. E.B. Wells Desired to work with all our might to have men elected to the constitutional convention who will work for our cause. The most eminent men of nation are taking a stand for W.S. We want the word male left out of our Constitution. It is a well known fact that women pay a large percentage of the taxes, and "taxation without represen tation is tyranny." Thinks it is time women stand up for themselves, and wants all the men to stand up for women, ----- new page (MSSSC48_F2_I4_p016.jpg) and if we have a less weighty brain, it is of finer quality than man's and therefore capable of harmonizing coarser, and helping in all the Greater walks of life. Next Music by W.G. Bickley. Mrs. Gina D. H. Young was pleased to meet with us. We should not abuse the privileges that God has given us. Mrs. Gentry was absent, and her song omitted. Mrs. S.C. Maeser gave a recitation entitled "Whisperings of Freedom," Essay by Miss Alice Gunn. Womans Freedom. Mrs. Estella Barton Griffiths rendered a song entitled "Rest for thou art Weary", with guitar accompan ment in a very credible manner. Address to our flag. by Mrs. Ada Rollins, given in a very able manner. Gave three cheers for Wyoming and Colorado and hoped one (of the shadows she ----- new page (MSSSC48_F2_I4_p017.jpg) An motion of Mrs M.E. Murdock meeting adjourned. Benediction by the Chaplain. Beaver 17 Sep. 1894 W.S.A. met in Society Hall called to order by Pres. M.A. White. Singing "Plant the Good Seed. Prayer by the Chap. C.F. Harris Singing "Woman Arise. Roll Call. 18 mem pres. 7 sen. given Minutes of previous meeting read and approved. Pres. M.A. White, in appropriate language tendered a welcom to the sisters who are visiting us, also to all present. Womans Cause, is man's cause. no great move ever began with a majority, this is no less true with woman's cause than any other. All will acknowledge that we have the same number of limbs ----- new page (MSSSC48_F2_I4_p018.jpg) Synopsis of Life of some prominent Author. by Mrs. C.F. Murdock; Lady also absent. Recitation by Mrs. L. Neilson, "Two women". Reading of Scrap-box. Next Reading of "Banner" by the Editor Mrs. S.C. Maeser Song by Mrs. Jane Bickley. Miss Julia Farnsworth was very pleased to answer to a call from our Pres. Though still a school girl, and not having the opportunity of studdying the subject very thoroughly is greatly interested in the cause of woman. Gave a brief account of the Woman's Congress which she attended while visiting the worlds Fair. We know that women have not had the advan tages which she should have nevertheless her cause is just and and sure to triumph. ----- new page (MSSSC48_F2_I4_p019.jpg) Mrs. M. A White stated that at our next meeting we would have sisters in the cause from north, and hoped each member will endeavor to do her part to make Mrs. Murdock, who with Several other members of our Association by made a trip through the settle ments of the County, reported having a very pleasant time and thinks all feel well paid for going. Pres. M.A. White stated that in choosing our delegates to the coming Convention, we should choose men who have the courage to labor for the cause of woman Programme next. Music by W.G. Bickley. Civil Government class omitted. Song by Mrs. Nettie Gentry. Lady not present to perform her part. Reading from W.S. History, by Mrs. Alice Herbert. Lady Absent, ----- new page (MSSSC48_F2_I4_p020.jpg) Beaver Aug. 16" 1892, Ass. met in Society Hall, at the appointed Pres. M.A. White in the chair. Singing Page 14 Suffrage Song Book Prayer by Chaplain. Singing on Page 13. "A Search for Freedom" Roll Call. 9 members present, 5 Sen. Minutes of previous meeting read and approved. Miscellaneous Business next Mrs. S.C. Maeser read the minutes of Ex. meeting. and on motion of W.G. Bickley the following resolutions were adopted. That we tender thanks and appreciation to those who made the Suffrage display in the celebration on the 24" of July. Also that Mrs Murdock be re- imbursed from the treasury, for cash expended on the Suffrage Carriage for the display. $1.65 ----- new page (MSSSC48_F2_I4_p021.jpg) Program next Instrumental music, by W.G. Bickley. Civil Government-class by L. Jones Song by Mrs. Lizzie Neilson, Lady Excused Literary paper by Mrs. M.E. Murdock - Longfellow. Reading of Scrap Box. Duet by Mrs. Mary Fernley and the Misses Belle and Lucy Fother ingham. Reading from Suffrage History by Mrs. Matilda Fotheringham. Reading of Equal Rights Banner by Editor Alice Herbert. An motion of L. Jones meeting adjourned. Singing on page 14 of Suffrage song book, Plant the Good Seed Benediction by the Chaplain. ----- new page (MSSSC48_F2_I4_p022.jpg) Beaver 16" July 1894 W.S.A. met in Society Hall. Pres. M.A. White presiding. Singing from Suffrage Song Book Prayer by Chaplain Mrs. Jane Bickley. Roll Call, 16 members were present. 7 Sentiments given. Minutes of previous meeting read and approved. Next Miscellaneous Business. Mrs. Louissa Jones spoke of intro- ducing a literary paper into the association. W.G. Bickley moved that we as an Association are represented by one or more carriages in the procession on the 24" of July. Carried On motion of L. Jones, the Pres. appointed Mrs. M.E. Murdock, Mrs. L. Nielson and Mrs. R. Murdock Committee for the arrangement of the carriages, etc. ----- new page (MSSSC48_F2_I4_p023.jpg) 16 What is the Census 17 How is the Census taken 18 Name the Hause Powers ----- new page (MSSSC48_F2_I4_p024.jpg) Civil Gov't. Class by Louissa Jones. Original Song and Chorus by W.G. Bickley in lieu of Mrs. B. Reading by S.M. Dell Lady not present, next recitation by Clara T. Murdock. "Two Stars" Mrs. Guio of Minersvill made a few remarks. Reading of the Scrap Box by the Secretary. Song by Sarah Davey entitled, "Meet me at the Fountain" The Editor of the Banner called away on urgent busines, reading deferred Motion for adjournment carried singing on page Battle Hymn of Republic Benediction by the Chaplain C.T. Murdock Secty ----- new page (MSSSC48_F2_I4_p025.jpg) [written at sideways angle] Report for year ending Jan 16" 1895 No of 11 Meetings 1 Special 11 Executive 12 Average Attend 15 No. Sen 10 In Music 8 Civil Gov 7 Readings 15 Songs 14 Speeches 4 Recitations 2 Essays 8 Banner 1 Discussion 7 Scrap Box 1 Literary Paper 9 Column W. ----- new page (MSSSC48_F2_I4_p026.jpg) June 18" 1894 WSA Met in R.S. Hall. Prest. White in the chair. Singing Page 8 prayer by Chaplain Mary Fernley, Singing; Solo and Chorus Equal Rights. by Mrs. Maeser Roll Call. Ten members. Present sents't 4 Minutes of last meeting read and approved. Miscellaneous business next. Report from executive board by the chairman Louissa Jones. accepted. Mr. Bickley appointed to edit the Column next month. Mr. Bickley thought we should make a representation on the 4th of July. proposed we appoint a committee to confer with the executive committe op- pointed for that occasion. made a motion that the chair appoint a committe of three to attend to it. W.G. Bickley, Louissa Jones and SC Maeser appointed. Programme next in order, Instrument Music by W.G. Bickley and SC Maeser ----- new page (MSSSC48_F2_I4_p027.jpg) Questions on Preamble Asked by Mrs. Jones. Answered by member Mr Bickley Reported the visit of some of our members to Minersville Mrs. White made some remarks on some sub- ject Song by H.S. Farnsworth the Lord plans it Recitation S.C. Maeser "Womans' Champion." Reading from W.S. History by Mrs. M.E. Murdock. Song by Mrs. Sarah Davey not present. The "Banner" was read by the Editor Mrs. M. Fernley Motion for adjournment. Singing pg 22. Benediction by Chaplain. ----- new page (MSSSC48_F2_I4_p028.jpg) Beaver May '6th WSA met in RS Hall. Pres MA White Presided singing pg 21 Help the Workingwomen Prayer by Chap. Jane Bickley Roll call 10 members present Six sentiments given. Minutes of last meeting read and approved Miscellaneous business. Pres. White thought it would be well to place the names of some of our older people on our list as honorary mem J.R.M recommended the name of Wm Fotheringham. Carried next program Gavel presented by mrs. H in a very neat speech. Response by Pres White Music By Prof Bickley lecture on C.G. by J.R. Murdock Gave description of a legislative body. ----- new page (MSSSC48_F2_I4_p029.jpg) Speech of S.O. White, the gen- tleman not present. Song by Mrs. Mary Fernly entitled "The pardon came too late" Reading of the Scrap Box by L Jones. Reading of the Equal Rights Banner by Mrs. Helthe Gentry, Editor. Sec read "An Appeal" by the man- ufacturer's Bureau in favor of Home Industries. Mrs. L Jones was nominated and elected to edit the Woman's Column for the ensuing Month. Singing from Woman Suffrage Song Book Woman Arise. Motion to Adjourn Benediction by Chaplain: CT. Murdoch Sent's 2 Reports 'of Con' songs 3 Secty -- Read from SH 1 speech 1 Scrapbox ----- new page (MSSSC48_F2_I4_p030.jpg) 1894 W.S.A. met in R.S. Hall Apr 16 Singing from Suffrage Song Book. Prayer by Chaplan L. Jones. Roll call Eleven members being present Minutes of previous meeting read and approved. Mrs. Matilda M. Fotheringham received as member Mrs. L. Jones reported that Mrs. Herbert had kindly consented to attend to having the gavel made. Mrs. L Jones was called upon to reported her visit to the Conven- tion in S.L. Pres White made a few remarks. Thought we ought to increase our membership and be diligent in our efforts to gain the ballot. Music from W.G. Bickley, the gentleman not in town. Civil government class by J.R. Murdock, The gentle- man was unavoidably detain- ed. Excused by the members. Song by Alice Herbert entitl- ed "Tit for Tat." Reading from the Woman's Suffrage History ----- new page (MSSSC48_F2_I4_p031.jpg) Mrs. Bickley feared she could say nothing original, so read a short poem Mrs. Murdock felt if all women wold all read up on the subject we would all be interesed in Suffrage. Women have allowed themselves to be kept back by their houshold cares, but should try to keep up with our husbands and brothers. Alice Herbert was a zealous believer in Suffrage. was going to try to advance the cause. Mrs. Dell feared we were continuing too long. Next, reading of the Equal Rights Banner by ME Murdoch, Reading of scrap box by the secretary. Mrs. White said all those wishing to be members should Motion for adjournment Singing by Ass'n, prayer by the chaplain Ded's 4 dis 1 sb 1 C.T. Murdock fines for non performance Secty of parts inaugurated. ----- new page (MSSSC48_F2_I4_p032.jpg) Mrs. Bickley feared she could say nothing original, so read a short poem. ----- new page (MSSSC48_F2_I4_p033.jpg) Programme next in order Music WG Bickley, not present Civil government class by HS Farnsworth, lady absent Song by Mary Fernley, Lady not present discussion on Womans Sphere by Assn. pres't White said we should keep up with our husbands in intell ligence, woman need in rearing our children, more than man, Clara T. Murdock read a few ideas on the subject. Mrs. Jones made a very good five minutes speech on the subject SC Maeser. What is woman. is she a child of the same father if she is her sphere is as boundless as the Heavens. would we like to see some of our children rob the others of their inheritance. we can feel that we have the support of our Father in Heaven, in this movement. ----- new page (MSSSC48_F2_I4_p034.jpg) Bickley as alternates. Seconded and carried. Mrs. Maeser stated that the Editor of the Woman would give a column every week to our association, if they would agree to fill it; remarks on the subject. Mrs. Bickley thought we should avail ourselvs of the privilege. Mrs. Jones agreed Mrs Jones moved that our president undertake the responsi bility of filling it for one month. Mrs. White expressed herself as feeling incapable, Mrs. Murdock thought we might try to fill it by making extract from our suffrage history and tribune and what we could original matter we Motion to accept it, and also the motion that Mrs White fulful this mission the first month. carried Mrs. Murdock moved we tender the Editor of the Woman a vote of thanks for his generous offer also for the manner in which he gave published the account of our annual. carried ----- new page (MSSSC48_F2_I4_p035.jpg) its talons, and a yellow ribbon attached. proposed also that we have a gavel. remarks called for on the subject. Mrs. Maeser thought we should have one made from native wood. motioned was put to that effect. Mrs. Bickley thought applewood would answer the purpose nicely. Mrs. Jones thought we should have one that could be polised not painted. Mrs. Jones appointed a committe of one to see to the gavel made Next item was the fining of members for non performance of their part Mrs. ME Murdock motioned we impose a fine of ten cents for, non performance. except sickness was the excuse Mrs Jones amend the motion to read an excuse that would be acceptable to the members. Amended motion carried Next item delegates to the territorial convention. ME Murdock motioned we appoint Mrs Jones as delegate, and Mrs Maese and Mrs ----- new page (MSSSC48_F2_I4_p036.jpg) the gentleman, not being prepared with a lecture, he read a selection from W Tribune, Report of the campaign in Colorado Song by Jane Bickley, lady absent Reading of Womans Rights Banner by the Editor W.G. Bickley Motion for adjournment Singing by As'sn. New America. Benediction by WG Bickley Beave March 16 1894 WSA met in RS Hall, called to order by Pres't MA White singing on page 21 of Suffrage Songbook 'Help the working women" Praye by Chaplain S.M. Dell. Roll was called 7 members being present. No of Minutes of Jan'y meeting read and ap- proved, Miscellaneous business next in order. Minutes of the executive meeting read by the sec'ty of the board. twas proposed in said meeting that we have a badge, for our association, remarks on the subject Mrs Jones said her idea would be a silver Eagle with bar in ----- new page (MSSSC48_F2_I4_p037.jpg) Beaver Jan'y 16 1894 The W.S.A. met in RS Hall. Called to order by Prest. Farsworth, Singing Battle Hymn of the Republic by Ass'n Prayer by W.G. Bickley. Roll call next in order seven members being Present, Minutes of last meeting read and approved. Miscellaneous business in order, Moved by WG Bickley that we institute a scrap box, seconded and carried. Mrs Maeser moved that the meeting hour be changed to 3 o clock again, carried. Programme next in order. Music Instrumental by W.G. Bickley Civil Government Class, omitted, Song by Mrs. Fernley "The Pardon come too late" next Reading from Womans Suffrag History by Louissa Jones, lady not present Speech by WG Bickley. hoped interest would increase in the cause, so when Utah becomes a State, we may get a plank in the constitution, favoring W.S. ----- new page (MSSSC48_F2_I4_p038.jpg) order. 1d music by WG. Bickley Civil Government class by HS. Farnsworth lady not present, and class omitted Song by Mrs Fernley, the lady was absent, and Mrs. SC Maeser kindly favored us with a song entitled "There's Music in the Air." Reading by SM Dell, a selection from Woman's Suffrage History ______ Several of the members, not being present to perform their parts, making the programme short, M.A. White gave volunteered a recitation entitled, "The Woman of Today". ____ Reading of the Womans Rights Banner by the Editor Caddie T, Murdock __Motion for adjournment carried Singing The Doxology. Benediction by Dr M Dell. Clara T Murdock Secretary. ----- new page (MSSSC48_F2_I4_p039.jpg) Beaver Dec 18th 1893 The W.S.A. met in the RS Hall. Vice President S.M. Dell in the chair. Singing on pages of Suffrage book "Woman Arise" by Ass'n, Prayer by the Chaplain SM Dell, Roll was called. ten members being Present Minutes of last meeting read and appro ved. Miscellaneous business next in order. Moved by Mrs M.A. White that the hour for our meeting be changed from 3 o'clock to 2 o. carried: The account of Blackboard order from Jas Dwyer, was read by the Sect'y. The Pictures of Miss Anthony and Mrs Stanton, ordered framed by the Ass'n. were returned by Mrs Bickley, in nice frames, the amount for the framing bing $4.50. (voted at previous meeting to be paid for by subscriptions from members) Mrs Bickley subscribed 50 cts M.A. White 25 cts Louissa Jones 10 cts Alice Herbert 25 cts other members not prepared today. Amount programme was next in ----- new page (MSSSC48_F2_I4_p040.jpg) Benediction by Mrs Jones ----- new page (MSSSC48_F2_I4_p041.jpg) Singing, the Doxology, motion for adjournment, carried. Benediction by WG. Bickley Assn Beaver Nov 16 1893 W.S.A. Met in R.S. Hall called to order by Pres't Farnsworth. Singing O Come, Come Away Chaplain S.M. Dell being absent Prayer was offered by Louissa Jones, Roll was called with 10 members being present. Minutes of last meeting were read no objections offered they stood approved. Miscellaneous business next in order Mrs. White moved that the members subscribe sufficient means to get our pictures framed, recorded and carried Programme next in order singing by the Assn New America. Civil Government class conducted by MA White. Lesson 2nd the Preamble to the Song by Mrs Bickley entitled Whispers of Reading of the Equal Rights Banner by the Editor CF Murdock. Motion for adjournment, carried Singing Columbias Daughters by Assn ----- new page (MSSSC48_F2_I4_p042.jpg) No of Meetings held 7 9 " " Members rolled 18 over 9 " " Speeches 9 " " Music Inst 6 " " Soings Solos 7 " by Assn 15 " Reading from WSH 2 " Lectures of Civil Gov 2 " other Reading from T[-] 1 Recitation 1 Report of the Beaver WSA from July 16 1893 to Jan'y 16 1894 ----- new page (MSSSC48_F2_I4_p043.jpg) extended to elderly people. she motioned to extend honorary membership to a few of our elderly people, seconded and carried. The name of Lucinda Howd was presented for honorary membership accepted. Mrs Dell presented the names of Mr and Mrs Daniel Tyler for honorary membership, accepted Mrs White motioned we have the pictures of Miss Anthony and Mrs Stanton framed seconded and carried and Mrs Bickley appointed to attend to it. Instrumental music by WG Bickley Mrs Jones delivered a lecture on Civil Government, Lesson 1 Song by Mrs Maeser, "When I think of life fast passing" Instrumental music by WG Bickley. The Equal Rights Banner was read by the Editor HS Farnsworth. The name of Mrs Alice Herbert was presented for membership, unanimous by accepted, ----- new page (MSSSC48_F2_I4_p044.jpg) Report of the Beaver W.S.A. from July 16 1893 to Jan'y 16 1894. No. of Meetings held 7 " " Members Enrolled 18 " Average Attendance 9 " " Speeches made 9 " " pieces of Ins't music 6 " " Songs by Ass'n 15 " " " Solos 7 " " Readings from History of W.S. 2 " " Lectures Civil Government 2 " Readings from Womans Trib 1 " Recitations 1 No of Equal Rights Banner edited and read 7 ----- new page (MSSSC48_F2_I4_p045.jpg) Beaver Oct 16th 1893 W.S.A met purnout to adjournment With President HS. Farnsworth presiding Ass'n sang. Equal Rights and Battle hymn of the Republic prayer by Mrs Bickley. Roll was called, with nine members present, minutes of last meeting read and adopted. Miscellaneous business was next in order Mrs Jones thought we should extend honorary membership to some of the old ladies President Farnsworth thought that was a Mrs Bickley thought the matter should go before the house, did not see what the benefit would be in extending honorary membership. Mrs. White thought they did not always feel like taking but thought their presence would be a benefit. to us Mrs Jones thought it was a mark of respect and esteem that should be ----- new page (MSSSC48_F2_I4_p046.jpg) voice in the laws we would have better communities, was pleased with our paper, was in full sym pathy with the cause Mrs Fernley, was in with all advancement with for woman. hoped our Banner would continue to improve Mrs Jones was pleased with our as'sen referred to the misery of some of the working classes, the laws made by men are for the men, is it a righteous law that permits only a punishment of six month in the pen for the nunation of a girl was for life? The Secretary made a few remarks. Singing the "Ladies Banner", Mrs Fernley move for adjourn seconded and carried. Pray Benediction by Mrs Howd ----- new page (MSSSC48_F2_I4_p047.jpg) cause, we cannot elevate woman without elevating man all cannot stick to their sphere of home, for all have not go homes, woman is de- signed to go hand in hand with man, thoght, we ought to try to keep up in intelligence with them, woman is considered an a silent partner in the finances, thought she ought to be considered an equal in that Mrs Bickley was in sympathy with all Mrs White had said intended to continue to do what she could in the cause Mrs Melia Farnsworth was pleas ed to meet with the ass'n again, thought we could not do too much to elevate ourselves Mrs Gillis was always pleased to meet with the ass'n, hoped we would prosper, but could not attend meetings, so would withdraw her meme, Mrs Howd thought as mothers we ought to educate ourselves, thought if we had a ----- new page (MSSSC48_F2_I4_p048.jpg) Mrs White felt as though we ought to make an effort to be represented at the convention. Mrs White moved that whoever goes to Salt Lake whatever member of the Ass goes to Salt Lake this fall , represent us at the convention, seconded and carried President Farnsworth thought we ought to take an interest in our meetings and Mrs White moved that we take up the study of Civil Government seconded and carried. The Equal Rights Banner was read by the Editor, Mrs Bickley, Mrs. T Song by Mrs Turnly etitled Josephine. Mrs Jones moved, as we had no programme members make a few minutes speech, beginning with the president, President Farnsworth She hoped the Womans Rights Banner would wave forever, and we would gro in intelligence, thought we ought to contribute to the Equal rights Banner. Mrs White thought felt determined to persevere in womans ----- new page (MSSSC48_F2_I4_p049.jpg) WSA Beaver Sept 18 Association met on Sept 18th in RS Hall Called to order by Pret L. Farnsworth Singing Equal Rights by the asscn Prayer by Mrs Howd Roll call Minutes of last meeting read Remarks Mrs Jones objected to the term Editress, motioned that we do not use the term; but use editor Mrs White thought there needed to be some distinction. Mrs Fernley agreed with Mrs Jones, Mrs Jones' motion seconded and carried, minutes of approved, Mrs Jones mentioned that twas necessary to send our names and dues to the SL Assn in order to be entitled to send a del- egate to the convention in Oct President Farnsworth read a letter from the SL Assn, Constitution of the Woman Suffrage Association of Utah. read by the secretary, Mrs Jones motioned that we send our report and dues to the Utah Ass'n that we may be auxillary seconded and carried ----- new page (MSSSC48_F2_I4_p050.jpg) & who will fill their office without a flaw upon their character. Our children will doubtless deliberate hence it behoves us to take special care of ^who the trainers should be. Every person should attend school meetings to wield an influence if not to vote. Mr. Tyler said a few words - upon civil government Mrs. S.M. Dell read programme for Aug 16. Motion was carried for ajour- nment. Assoc. sang from page 8. Oh, Come, Come Away. Benediction by Chaplin D. Tyler ----- new page (MSSSC48_F2_I4_p051.jpg) of voting. Thought women would get the right to vote when all were converted & ^would ask for it. Mrs. S.C. Maeser sang. Mr W.G. Bickley said he was hardly prepared ^to speak but was very pleased with the move that had been made. We should make the study of polictical economy. As a ter we have been deprived of suffrage but The time is not far distant when women will have equal rights with the men. Woman can wield a powerful influence at the fireside, on street, in social gatherings etc. Offices should be filled by men who are competent ----- new page (MSSSC48_F2_I4_p052.jpg) Mrs. M. A. White said she thought it would be well for us to take up the study of civil government again & put the same to motion which was carried D Tyler motioned that Mr. G. Munford spoke to the ass. motion was carried. Mr. Munford was not prepared & said he would not be able to say much. He thought the women had been robbed of their right to vote Mrs. M.E. Ashworth felt truely glad to be with the ass. she is a member of ass. of Utah Co. Advised the ass. to keep on with their class of Civil Government. Told about the ass of Provo. Did not think there was any more intrest taken there than here. Had a great desire that woman should again have the privilage ----- new page (MSSSC48_F2_I4_p053.jpg) Mrs. Fernley sang Dear Liberty Motion was made and carried for ajounment Notice was given that Major Underwood would deliver a lecture upon Woman Sufferage at the next meeting. Association sang Doxology Benediction by Chaplin W.G. Bickly Ass. met in Relief hall with Mrs S.M. Dell presiding. Ass. sang from page 15 Columbian daug- hters. Prayer by Chaplin D. Tyler. Ass. sang from page 14 Plant the Good Seed. Roll called, 13 answered present. Minutes read and approved. Miscellaneous business was announced - "next in order" D. Tyler said Major Underwood was unable to attend and motioned that we tender ----- new page (MSSSC48_F2_I4_p054.jpg) board and would tender his resignation with good feelings to the association. Mrs. M.A. White did not feel to accept the resignation as Mr. Tyler was a good help in the board. Mr. Tyler said the society could act as they chose in the matter. A motion was put to the house and carried that Mr. Tyler's resignation be re- jected Mr. Tyler thanked the society for kindness shown. Pres. F stated that the Program me was not at hand so would have to depend upon those who had part to come forward. Ass. sang from 1st page. Battle hymn of the Republic Mrs. M.A. White spoke upon Free Coinage of Silver. ----- new page (MSSSC48_F2_I4_p055.jpg) The Woman's Sufferage Association met in the Relief Society Hall at 3 p.m. in June 16th 1892, with President H.S. Farnsworth presiding. Association sang from the 22nd page of Association song book_ Song for equal rights, Prayer was offered by the acting chaplin W.G. Bickley. Pres. F. said the next in order should be the calling of the roll but as none had yet been made out it would have to be omitted. Minutes were read and after one correction were approved. Miscellaneous business was announced as next in order & Daniel Tyler read owing to his dificulty in hearing he felt to with draw from the executive ----- new page (MSSSC48_F2_I4_p056.jpg) present to take her part _ A lecture upon Free Coinage of Silver. Mrs Maeser recited "The Sculptor's Tool. Miss May Bickley sang an original Sufferage Song. Mrs. S.M. Dell read a selection. President Farnsworth was not prepared with an essay but read a selection entitled -- The Female Suffrage & what has came of it. Mrs R.W. Tyler made a few remarks, thinks women are and should be equal with men. We should study and inform ourselves in this great move, she (Mrs. R.W.T. had W.G. Bickley read a report of American Fork Association. Motion was carried for ajournment. Ass. sang from pg. 15 Columbia's Daughters, Benediction by W.G. Bickley. ----- new page (MSSSC48_F2_I4_p057.jpg) made out & 13 names were taken Mrs. S.M. Dell said she had brought the funds to deliver to the society. Mrs. F. said it would be proper for Mrs. Dell to retain the funds until her success- or had been elected. Also said there had been 2 doz. Song books sent to the corresponding secretary & wanted to know what should be done with them as the association already owned enough for their own use. It was motioned that the books be retained until the secretary could write worth & find out whether we should keep & try to sell them. Miss May Bickley favored the association with an organ solo. Mrs. M.A. White was not ----- new page (MSSSC48_F2_I4_p058.jpg) 270 235 90 90 Acct of W.S.A. Finances beginning 145 Feby 16" 1894, on hand O Receipts Disbursement " 3 W.S. Song Books .30 ct " 1 Iniation Fee .40 Mar 16 10 cts each pron officers 40 ct " " Iniation fees 1.50 " " paid Mrs. Bickley bal on ccnt 1.15 " " Mrs. Maeser, for pictures 25 1.00 Apl 2" to Mrs Jones for song 1.20 iniation fee 25 April 16 Iniation fees 1.75 Auxilerry dues from Mines 2.60 from office per stationery .10 June. " Refunded by Mrs. Jones, books donated 120 Iniation & officer fee 35 " 25. Stamps 8.00 05. Stationery 35 Picture Frames 1.85 ----- new page (MSSSC48_F2_I4_p059.jpg) Beaver, May 16th 1892. Woman's sufferage Association met in the Relief Hall. Called to order by President H.S. Farnsworth. Singing from page 13 of Woman's Sufferage song Book. New America. Prayer by W.G. Bickley. Association sang from page 5 Woman Arise. President F. stated that the next should be the calling of the roll but the new roll was not yet made out. Minutes of previous meeting read and accepted Report of executive board was given by Mrs Jane Bickley. President F stated that a book was needed for the executive board. It was moved and carried that the book should be obtained Miscellaneous business was next in order. Roll was ----- new page (MSSSC48_F2_I4_p061.jpg) W.S.A. G.O.P. Womans Sufferage Assoc. ----- new page (MSSSC48_F2_I5_p001.jpg) UTAH WOMAN SUFFRAGE SONG BOOK ______ PRICE, 10 CENTS. ______ Send Orders for books to the Office of the "Woman's Exponent," 25 E. South Temple Street, Salt Lake City, Utah. ----- new page (MSSSC48_F2_I5_p003.jpg) :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: UTAH WOMAN SUFFRAGE SONG BOOK. :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: ----- new page (MSSSC48_F2_I5_p005.jpg) BATTLE HYMN OF THE REPUBLIC TUNE - "John Brown." MINE eyes have seen the glory of the coming of the Lord; He is trampling out the vintage where the grapes of wrath are stored; He hath loosed the fateful lightning of His terrible swift sword. His truth is marching on. I have seen Him in the watch-fires of a hundred circling camps; They have builded him an altar in the evening dews and damps; I can read His righteous sentence by the dim and flaring lamps -- His day is marching on. I have read a fiery gospel, writ in burnished rows of steel, "As ye deal with my contemners, so with you my grace shall deal," Let the hero born of woman crush the serpent with his heel, Since God is marching on. He has sounded forth the trumpet that shall never call re- treat, He is sifting out the hearts of men before His judgment seat. O, be swift my soul to answer Him be jubilant my feet; Our God is marching on. ----- new page (MSSSC48_F2_I5_p006.jpg) 4 WOMAN SUFFRAGE In the beauty of the lilies, Christ was born across the sea, With a glory in His bosom that transfigures you and me; As He died to make men holy let us die to make men free; While God is marching on. Julia Ward Howe. ___________ EQUAL RIGHTS. TUNE: -"Hail Columbia." Rise, Columbia's daughters, rise; Heaven has surely heard your cries, Yet to the world we must appeal. Arise, ye mothers of the race, Enjoy your heaven-appointed place, Demand the rights the world accords Freely to "creation's lords," Now let woman's watchword be- "Equal Rights and Liberty." CHORUS: Sisters, brave of heart and true, Now for simple justice sue; Claim the birthright of the free- "Equal Rights and Liberty." Shall we longer count as naught, Rights for which our fathers fought? The rights which all their sons enjoy? Can impartial justice sleep? Servile silence shall we keep? Need we bear for evermore All our wrongs so deep and sore? Why should women still be banned Virtual slaves, in freedom's land? CHORUS: ----- new page (MSSSC48_F2_I5_p007.jpg) SONG BOOK. "Equal Rights," for small and great; "Equal Rights," whate'er our state- No more, no less than this we claim. Let others think 'tis woman's fate Always submissively to wait; For equity we'll still contend, And work to gain the wish'd for end. Take courage, friends, and don't forget- That "Equal Rights" await us yet. CHORUS: Emily H. Woodmansee. ________________ WOMAN, ARISE. TUNE:-"Hope of Israel" Freedom's daughter, rouse from slumber; See, the curtains are withdrawn Which so long thy mind hath shrouded; Lo! thy day begins to dawn. CHORUS: Woman, 'rise, thy penance o'er, Sit thou in the dust no more; Seize the scepter, hold the van, Equal with thy brother, man. Truth and virtue be thy motto, Temp'rance, liberty and peace, Light shall shine and darkness vanish, Love shall reign, oppression cease. CHORUS: Woman, 'rise, etc. ----- new page (MSSSC48_F2_I5_p008.jpg) WOMAN SUFFRAGE First to fall 'mid Eden's bowers, Through long suff'ring worthy proved, With the foremost claim thy pardon, When earth's curse shall be removed. CHORUS: Woman, 'rise, etc. L. G. Richards. _____________ A SUFFRAGE SONG. Awake, O ye daughters of freedom and ease, Come forth from the scenes of your splendor and pride, There are deeds ye can do, there are words ye can speak That may strengthen the helpless and comfort the tried. In your comfort and pleasure ye know not the wrongs Which the daughters of earth, your own sisters, endure; Let thy voice plead for them in thy homes and abroad, Till each woman hath rights that are lasting and sure. The fav'rite of fortune is honored and blest, And she sings her loved babe to its sleep in her arms; But the wine cup may quench the bright fire on her hearth, Or injustice may wreck all her life and its charms. Yet still through the perils and sorrows that rise There are fathers and brothers, are husbands and sons, Who are true to their manhood and womanhood, too, Who would right all the wrongs of these suffering ones. Then gather with them, whether great or though poor, And rest not until justice amendeth her laws; Until mother and babe, wife, widow and maid May claim without question the right in their cause. ----- new page (MSSSC48_F2_I5_p009.jpg) SONG BOOK. If woman may rule on the throne, or may die As martyr for faith or for country's dear sake, Let the men she hath borne yield the life debt they owe, And grant her the rights that their manhood should make. Augusta Joyce Crocheron. ___________ OH WHERE IS FREEDOM GONE. Oh where, and oh where does fair freedom make her home; Does she dwell in Utah's valleys, or in other lands doth roam. Has she crossed the sea to England, to France, or sunny Spain; Oh we wish, how we wish, we could win her back again. Oh why, and oh why, was she driven from her throne To wander far in sorrow, neglected, and alone; Our matrons true have sought her, our maidens seek her still, They have sought her in the valley, they have sought her on the hill. Suppose, and suppose, that freedom ere should die; Why did they take her from us, and echo gave reply Men in office did not love her, nor senators approve That women should be gratified with what they truly love. They know how women labor, and toil in freedom's cause, That women are most loyal, and well obey the laws; Yet they did not like to see them to the ballot box repair So they set a trap for freedom, her footsteps to ensnare. Suppose, and suppose, that she ever should return, In Utah we would greet her, for her sweet incense burn; Right royally we'd treat her, and in our hearts enshrine The gift of heaven sent us, the child of love divine. M.A.Y. Greenhalgh. ----- new page (MSSSC48_F2_I5_p010.jpg) WOMAN SUFFRAGE OH, COME, COME AWAY. Oh, come, come away, We offer kindly greeting To every one who hither comes; Oh, come, come away. To join the woman suffrage ring, and help us both to talk and sing Of either light or weighty things; Oh, come, come away. Oh, come, come away, And fear no hidden danger; 'Tis nothing new which we pursue, Oh, come, come away. In equal rights we take delight, Our own we view with favor bright, We'll have them, too, without a fight; Oh, come, come away. Oh, come, come away, From old mistakes and errors; In modern days, sweet freedom's ways- Oh, come, come away- Are not too steep for all to tread, The blessed sun is overhead, The whole wide earth before us spread; Oh, come, come away. Oh, come, come away; Henceforth our daily labor Will give us joy and sweet employ; Oh, come, come away. The holy care of infancy, And hearthside duties, fair to see, By all the world will honored be Oh, come, come away. ----- new page (MSSSC48_F2_I5_p011.jpg) SONG BOOK. Oh, come, come away, And ponder well this teaching, To self if true, we'll never rue; Oh, come, come away. True wisdom seek and we shall find Unfettered hands, contented minds, And only love our hearts to bind; Then come, come away. Lu. Dalton. ____________ WHERE IS THE SUFFRAGE GONE. Where is the suffrage gone, where, oh where? Into Wyoming state, go seek it there, The women there claim it and hold it secure. To Utah's fair land can we not it allure? Shall the equal rights' banner o'er them alone wave, Or no other state boast the free and the brave? Will freedom return to the land of the west, And in Utah's sweet valleys find welcome and rest? Shall we woo her in vain, in vain her implore To visit our hearths and the suffrage restore? Will she suffer her daughters as serfs to remain, Or give them their rights and the suffrage again? Be active, dear sisters, and haste the return Of the time when your lamps with her brightness shall burn, When the polls will be open to you and to all, Nor tyranny longer your spirits enthrall. With all noble women your forces unite, Your watchword be freedom, for right against might. ----- new page (MSSSC48_F2_I5_p012.jpg) WOMAN SUFFRAGE Oh, be not disheartened, but keep to the fore. The cause that you strive for, tho' nations ignore, Is just, and will triumph, though tyrants oppose, And law-makers strengthen the ranks of your foes; Right surely will conquer and wrong take to flight, And freedom's bright dawn chase oppressions's dark night. M.A.Y. Greenhalgh. __________________ THE REASON WHY. WHY do we seek for further rights Than those which all our lives surround; And turn from calm to anxious paths Where greater cares shall still be found? O, sisters, we like children still So little dream of ills that throng, We see not in our happiness The hov'ring clouds of woe and wrong. Because love pleases to bestow Its guardian care and grant our needs, Unconciously we fail to see The end to which such weakness leads. For woman's hand like man's should hold, An equal power for justice's sake, To give the helpless, old and young Comfort and peace that none may break. No poor-house for the parents old, But home and blessings they have earned, When woman's heart helps make the law This lesson will be taught and learned. ----- new page (MSSSC48_F2_I5_p013.jpg) SONG BOOK. No wine shop to allure the souls Of thoughtless ones to recklessness, Whose paths are marked by poverty And helpless beings' deep distress. Must woman give her fairest years As wife and mother and then find Herself a silent figure-head -- No voice, no vote 'mong human kind? May woman toil with hand and brain, Yet in their profits hold no right-- Shall others gather what she sowed And conscience blush not at the sight? Nay, sons and brothers, well ye know Should wives and daughters vote with you, The candidate to win the race Must be the right kind through and through. The brain that reels with drink and smoke Is not so clear as your own wives', The step that totters to its place Is not the step to lead our lives. Then true and noble men, ye need A mighty balance in your power, A woman's vote goes to the good, She is your friend through ev'ry hour. So, would ye right the many wrongs That cloud and pierce our inmost lives, Would ye have help through all the world- Share votes with mothers, sisters, wives. Augusta Joyce Chrocheron. ----- new page (MSSSC48_F2_I5_p014.jpg) WOMAN SUFFRAGE GOD SHALL LEAD US ON. TUNE: "John Brown." From Wyoming's rocky valleys to the wild New Hampshire hills, From our northern lakes of silver to the sunny southern rills, Lo! the clarion call of freedom all the listening silence thrills! Our God shall lead us on. CHORUS: Glory, Glory, Hallelujah! Glory, Glory, Hallelujah! Glory, Glory, Hallelujah! Our God shall lead us on. We have heard the voice of freedom from that far-off west- ern shore; We have heard the echoes calling, as our fathers heard of yore, Let us sing its stirring music, "Equal Rights for evermore!" And God shall lead us on. CHORUS. We have watched the dawning splendor of a promise in the skies, We have heard His accents tender, "Lo! ye faithful ones, Arise!" "Who would equal justice render, I will nevermore despise." "Your God shall lead you on." CHORUS. Julia Mills Dunn. ----- new page (MSSSC48_F2_I5_p015.jpg) SONG BOOK. A SEARCH FOR FREEDOM. In twilight's hours I wandered forth Beside a rippling stream, I asked the east, the south, the north "Is freedom but a dream?" A distant voice smote on my ear, From out the hills it came: "Who dares to speak of freedom here, Or breathe its honor'd name?" Say, who art thou who seeks to know What freedom is or where, It has a hiding-place below, And acho answered "Where?" A woman asks, I freely spoke, If freedom can be found Or if we wear the tyrant's yoke On Utah's sacred ground. A woman thou! and dost not know That freedom's but a name, On this fair soil it does not grow Though here from heaven it came? It blossomed once, and grew apace Till man, the monarch, came And cut it down, nor left a trace Of freedom, but its name. M. A. Y. Greenhalgh. _____________ NEW AMERICA. TUNE:-"America." Key of G. OUR country, now from thee We claim our liberty, In freedom's name. ----- new page (MSSSC48_F2_I5_p016.jpg) WOMAN SUFFRAGE Guarding home's altar fires, Daughters of patriot sires, Their zeal our own inspires Justice to claim. Women in every age, For this great heritage Tribute have paid. Our birthright claim we now, Longer refuse to bow; On freedom's altar now Our hand is laid. Sons, will you longer see Mothers, on bended knee, For justice pray? Rise now in manhood's might, With earth's true souls unite To speed the dawning light Of freedom's day. Elizabeth Boynthon Harbert. ______________ PLANT THE GOOD SEED. PLANT the good seed in the light of the morning; Heed not injustice, or coldness, or scorn. Ours the same cause that our fathers defended, In the first glory of liberty's morn. Ours the same cause that a just God befriended, When tyrants and traitors sought liberty's life. Fierce was the conflict -- the laggard appalling; Should her brave champions fail in the strife. ----- new page (MSSSC48_F2_I5_p017.jpg) SONG BOOK. Plant the good seed in the hearts of your children, Nurtured by truth, they shall flourish and grow. Endurance and reason shall solve the great problem; Bloodless the battle we wage with the foe. Slow grows the oak tree, but long it endureth! Slowly, but surely, the way we will pave, And hasten the hour when freedom's proud banner, Protecting no tyrant, shall shadow no slave. Ellen Jakeman. ____________ COLUMBIA'S DAUGHTERS. TUNE;-"Hold the Fort." Key of D. HARK, the sound of myriad voices Rising in their might: 'Tis the daughters of Columbia Pleading for the right. CHORUS: Raise the flag and plant the standard, Wave the signal still; Brothers, we must share your freedom, Help us, and we will. Think it not an idle murmur, You who hear the cry; 'Tis a plea for human freedom, Hallowed liberty! CHORUS. Oh, our country, glorious nation! Greatest of them all, Give unto thy daughters justice, Or thy pride will fall. CHORUS. ----- new page (MSSSC48_F2_I5_p018.jpg) WOMAN SUFFRAGE Great Republic! to thy watchword Wouldst thou faithful be, All beneath thy starry banner Must alike be free. CHORUS. Harriet H. Robinson. ________________ FREEDOM AS QUEEN. Utah, loved land, Thy sons a happy band Once filled with joy the land- Freedom was queen. But the law's cunning tricks, Helped by base politics, Dethroned the queen. When she reigned over us All called her glorious- Hailed her as queen. Soon may she come again Once more resume her reign, And be our queen. Defeat our enemies, Brighten our clouded skies, Reign as our queen. Equal rights give to us, Make us victorious, Show thou art queen. Give to us what we ask, That were an easy task When thou art queen. ----- new page (MSSSC48_F2_I5_p019.jpg) SONG BOOK. Justice alone we claim, Seek not for wealth or fame -- Be thou our queen. Give us the suffrage free And we'll ascribe to thee Honor as queen. Let freedom's banner wave O'er every fettered slave, Come thou as queen. Loosen our sisters' bands, Let free our mothers' hands; Once more be queen. Let us help make the laws, We will uphold thy cause, Crown thee as queen. May our rights' standard float Over both land and moat -- Freedom be queen. M.A.Y. Greenhalgh. _______________ A SONG INSCRIBED TO WOMAN. AIR-"The Primary Army." COULD all be numbered on the earth, The noble, grand, pure thoughts of worth, Whose origin was woman's mind, Sweet generous thoughts and justice kind: Guiding to pure morality, Righteousness and sincerity. ----- new page (MSSSC48_F2_I5_p020.jpg) WOMAN SUFFRAGE The deeds by woman wisely wrought, Have moved the world to solemn thought; And there are those who for truth's sake, Like Joan of Arc died at the stake; For what they knew to be divine, And in His book their names will shine. Oh, woman's suffrage, what a cause! In woman's favor few the laws. Whereby are shown a woman's rights To reach her vision's grandest heights, And do the world a wealth of good; Brighten, refine it as she could. Oh, sisters, let us join and start Our works, and have it reach the heart Of each our privilege to find And prove our motive naught but kind; Our flag ONCE FREELY wide unfurled, We'll aid in blessing all the world. Souls with heavenly gifted thought Dost know the good by woman wrought? To save the world from greater woe, Striving for right as on they go; If upward, be our watchword, grand, Our aid will help to save the land. Zina E. Crocheron. ________________ FREEDOM BANISHED. UTAH, fair land, freedom called thee home, She sat on thy mountains and made them her throne, She roamed in thy valleys, by thy brooklets she strayed, And at noontide reclined in thy cedars' cool shade; ----- new page (MSSSC48_F2_I5_p021.jpg) SONG BOOK. On thy rivers she floated, on thy lakes she was seen, And the waters reflected her proud, stately mien; She dwelt in thy halls, in thy cottage was found, And her presence made fertile the dry, barren ground. In thy canyons she lingered when daylight was past, And sweetened thy children's poor, frugal repast; In the sheep-herder's tent, on the hill or the plain, In the lumberer's camp, or on homesteader's claim. When her presence was felt and her pure gifts bestowed The breasts of the men with true loyalty glowed; Thy prairies so barren as she passed o'er them waved Their long grassy robes that no cool brooklet laved. Thy daughters were cheerful, thy sons true and brave, For they had not then felt the law's power to enslave; They blessed thee, dear freedom, and bathed in thy light, Nor dreamt that oppression would come like the night. Nor could they foresee that injustice would lower And blot out her glory, deprive her of power, But bigots and senators law-making came And banished the goddess and tarnished her fame. M.A.Y. Greenhalgh. __________________ WYOMING. Proud state of the Union! we love thee; A symbol of freedom thy name, The folds of our flag wave above thee, The star of thy greatness to claim. No stain on thy pearly white bosom, No rust on thy heartstrings of hope, Oh sweet, budding, beautiful bosom, The blooms on the Rockies' east slope. ----- new page (MSSSC48_F2_I5_p022.jpg) WOMAN SUFFRAGE Sweet goddess of justice! a token Of rev'rence and honor we send. The chains that bind woman are broken, Her visions of grandeur extend. The future is dawning with praises Of millions unknown and unborn; The banner of freedom now raises To usher the glorious morn. Bright gem of the Rockies! thy lustre Is lighting thy path to the goal, Where emblems of liberty cluster To brighten and cheer ev'ry soul. Proud star of our grand constellation, Shine bright for humanity's sake, While woman now sings exultation, Inspiring the race to awake. Louis N. Crill, Jr. _____________ ODE TO THE TRUE REPUBLIC IN WYOMING. The proud flag of freedom in honor is waving, Of which this great nation has boasted so long, In truth o'er the hearts and the homes of its people; We'll praise them for courage, we'll cheer them in song. The banner is lifted; the motto's engraved, Equality, justice; 'tis freedom's true call, Enshrined in the hearts of the first true republic, The world has e'er seen; 'tis a pattern for all. The star of the nation in beauty hath risen; Its rays they will glimmer till daylight appears; When the sun in its splendor will shine o'er this nation, Give freedom to those who have struggled for years. ----- new page (MSSSC48_F2_I5_p023.jpg) SONG BOOK. The dark clouds are breaking; the mist is departing; Wise men of the nation are favoring those With courage undaunted, who've patiently waited On victory; they'll triumph, over all of their foes. Lucy A. Clark. ____________ HELP THE WORKINGWOMEN. AIR-"Lily Dale." OH, ye fair ones, whose feet Walk in pathways so sweet, Where the rude winds of want never blow; Can you linger to hark To a cry from the dark, Where the care-laden workwomen go? CHORUS-- O sister, dear sisters, queens in all lands, Many wrongs you may rights, Many burdens make light By the strength of your lily-white hands. In your warm homes secure, Think what they must endure, Who, unarmed, life's grim battle must fight, Who must toil, pinch and strive, That their dear ones may live, All the day, and, perhaps, half the night. They may not turn aside Where fair pleasures abide; They to wisdom's bright haunts may not go; Not a moment to spare From their burden of care; Half-paid labor is all they may know. ----- new page (MSSSC48_F2_I5_p024.jpg) WOMAN SUFFRAGE You whose lives blossom bright, With love and ease and delight; Do you pity this toil-weary band? Would you lighten their load? Would you smooth their rough road? Then for true equal rights take a stand. L.L. Dalton. _____________ SONG FOR EQUAL RIGHTS. AIR-" Marching through Georgia." We are the mothers of mankind, the daughter, sisters, wives; To human weal we ever give our time, our strength, our lives, And we'll uphold the honest hand that ever nobly strives To wave the flag of equal rights in Utah. CHORUS: Hurrah! hurrah! Hurrah! hurrah! we'll light the way with song, Come brothers, sisters, join the strain and swell it sweet and strong, We'll wave the flag of equal rights in Utah! We'll learn to wash and bake and brew in the best and quick- est way, And try to sweep and dust and stew and not consume the day; But garner time to study, too, and teach our boys the way To wave the flag of equal rights in Utah. ----- new page (MSSSC48_F2_I5_p025.jpg) SONG BOOK. We think the world is old enough that womankind should stand Beside creation's noble lords and help to rule the land, Close up saloons, improve the schools and lend a helping hand To wave the flag of equal rights in Utah. Our brothers must no longer sail the ship of state alone, So we will help them out with that while they with plea- sure own, Their goddess is a woman, too; we call her from her throne, To wave the flag of equal rights o'er Utah. Belle D. Edwards. ----- new page (MSSSC48_F2_I6_p001.jpg) EQUAL Rights BANNER The Ballot. The Key To All Reform. Vol. I. No. I [written with drawings] ----- new page (MSSSC48_F2_I6_p002.jpg) Equal Rights Banner. [left column] Equal Rights Banner. Louissa Jones Editor. Beaver City, July 16, 1893. Greeting. We take pleasure in offer- ing this the first num- ber of the Equal Rights Banner, to the members of the Beaver Woman's Suffrage Association. We do so feeling our own defects but knowing our cause is just feel strong to do battle for the right. Our columns are open to all who are in favor of the equality of the sex- es, and we hope all the members of the Association will avail themselves of this opportunity to ex- press their sentiments on this all important subject, and on kindred themes. We unfold our "Banner" [right column] to the breeze hoping that soon it will wave over a land of equal rights, of political equality. Is the Study of Politics The Duty of Wives and Mothers. Politics pure and un- defiled, is the art of gov- ernment. Need the study of this art intefere with the duties of wife or mother? We say no, but instead will enable her to discharge these duties more intelligently. This will increase her home influence, for knowledge is as powerful at home as else where. Mothers are the primary governors of the world, made so by the laws of nature; and the correct knowledge of this art and the power to enforce it would in sure peace and prosper ----- new page (MSSSC48_F2_I6_p003.jpg) 3 Equal Rights Banner. [left column] ty to the home and nation. Home governments make national government. Streams cannot rise higher than their source. It has been truly said that man is the head of the home and nation and we can just as truly say that woman is the foundation. This being so when man undertakes to build a home or na tional superstructure with impolitic, unwise, inj dicious wives and moth- ers he can be likened un- to the man who built his house upon the sand and when the winds and storms beat upon it and the floods came it fell because its foun dation was not solid. To further illustrate we will point you to a [right column] well regulated family, when death steps in and takes away the father, the head, the mother, the foundation, will hold the family to- gether and make of her sons and daughters patriotic and noble citizens. Can the father do this? Not unless he speedily replaces the one who is gone with another as wise and good. Then who will say that a good solid foundation is not of more importance than a magnificent cap- stone? Under these conditions woman's life should not consist entire- ly of self sacrifice but a part of her time should be devoted to self culture. she would thus be bet- ter fitted to discharge the duties placed upon her ----- new page (MSSSC48_F2_I6_p004.jpg) Equal Rights Banner. [left column] by her Creator, and endow her children with greater breadth and force of charac- ter; as we cannot give to our children what we do not, ourselves, possess. Then let us arouse within ourselves that "Divine discontent" that will make us ashamed to longer remain in inequality with man politically or in any other way and let us keep before our mind's eye continually, "That she would first be free must herself first strike the blow." Amateur. Epigram. "To try Job's constancy and patience, He took his honors, took his health. He took his children, took his wealth, His camels, horses, asses, cows, Still the sly devil did not take his spouse. But heaven that brings out good from evil, And loves to disappoint the devil. Had predetermined to restore Two-fold of all Job had before - His children, camels, asses, cows_ Short-sighted devil not to take his spouse." Coleridge The latest excuse. Politics make women hard-hearted. Suffrage women are not sympa- thetic, they do not shed tears at funerals. Equal Rights Banner [left column] Comments Perhaps the first de- mand that was ever made in this country for the recognition of the rights of women was mad Mar. 31, 1776 by Mrs. Abigail Adams of Mass. She wrote to her husband John Adams, then a member of the continental convention, and entreated him to use his influence to give to women the power to protect their own rights which could only by doneby the ballot. Mrs. Adams was the wife of the second, president and mother of the sixth president. The women's Congress- es that are being held in Chicago mark an [right column] era in the history of women's advancement. Representative women from all parts of the world attending these congresses and have given addresses on all subjects pertaining to the improvement of womankind. These addresses have shown the deepest thoug, the highest culture, the most profound study, not equalled since the world began. They have shown that women can no longer be held as irresponsi- ble beings, denied the privilege of exercising those inherent and unalienable rights with which they are endowed by their Cre- ator. Among them ----- new page (MSSSC48_F2_I6_p005.jpg) Equal Rights Banner. [left column] are; life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. These God-given rights they have not delegated to any one else, they are not destroyed by nonuse, therefore they retain them; but the exercise of these rights, the only means to self-govern- ment, the ballot, is denied them. But in the new light that has been shed forth in these congresses showing that women have developed the nec- essary qualifications to the proper use of these rights the bal- lot cannot be long denied them, and when conferred it will not be as [right column] a favor but as an act of eternal justice. Earnest. ----- new page (MSSSC48_F2_I6_p006.jpg) Equal Rights Banner. ----- new page (MSSSC48_F2_I7_p001.jpg) Equal Rights Banner The Ballot The Key To All Reform Vol. I. No. II. [written on top of drawings] ----- new page (MSSSC48_F2_I7_p002.jpg) Equal Rights Banner Aug. 16". 1893 [left column] Equal Rights Banner Edited and written mon= thly by the Beaver Co. Woman's Suffrage Association. Mary A. White ed. ( pensmanship Duty, the performance of which, should be the aim and object of life, calls me to perform a task. Not all together to you, dear suf = feragists; do we owe this duty for complimenting us with the honor of waving the Equal Rights Banner this month, but to myself, and the just cause to which we we sufferagists have pledged ourselves to aid in establishing. With the limited amount of ability in our possession We can scarcely hope to es = cape ridicule of oppoants and excite the charity of sympathizers; and though [page ripped] fail, there will at least [right column] be the satisfaction of ha= ving done our duty; and the consciousness of righ thought, right faith, right action will develop noble and upright char= actor. We feel that our cause is just, and though our ability to aid in its triumph is only a mite, it is our imper =ative duty to add that mit and thus, if not individ =ually, as an association we will put a slender prop under the hand of those who have ability and are working with all their might and main to raise the Ban= ner of Equal Rights over all. How often we hear it said even by wome Why are you not happy and contented? Have you not all the s[---]on need? [paper ripped at bottom] ----- new page (MSSSC48_F2_I7_p003.jpg) Equal Rights Banner Aug. 16" 1893. [left column] a good home, all the neces= saries and comforts, and many of the luxuries of life - husbands, fathers and sons who would scom to dictate or coerce you? Yes, our individual answer would be; but, is this enough, ladies? we an= swer no, for these bless =ings are not secured to us by statutes, but merely through the magnanimity, love or chivalry of our hus= band, fathers and sons. Does not woman have to run all the risk of these conditions chang ging? If the husband, fath =er or son should die desert or fall away into sin, is she not helpless before the law? If husband gives way to drink, can he not if he choose drink the home, the income, the all [right column] and she be powerless to in= terfere statutorily? (Since the Edward-Tucker act a man can= not dispose of his real estate without the signature of his wife) Now on the other hand if the wife attempt any such thing, he can at once defend himself with the statutes. He can warn the public through the columns of any news paper that he will will not be responsible for any indebtedness that she may incur; and the public would no more think of trusting her than they would one of his minor children and more than likely, she, through her industry, econo= my, self-denial and good management is an equalfactor in their finances; and if not, does not the minister or mag= istrate, before he declares them husband and wife, ----- new page (MSSSC48_F2_I7_p004.jpg) Equal Rights Banner Aug 16", 1893. [left column, left page] covenant them to take each other for better or worse? Very sure she is obliged to take the worse, and we feel that it is inequality before the law if she cannot also have the better. Then if husband dies, the law arms the chil- dren with power to take two thirds of everything away from their mother. While on the other hand if the mother dies, the chil- dren are totally disinher= ited. The father can use the estate as seemeth him good; and then will every dollar of it to disinterested parties if he so desire. Sufferagists, there are only a few, and not the worst of our inequalities before the law, saying nothing of the gross inequalities of the laws of morality and cus= [right column, left page] tom to which we are enslaved. Can we, however securely we are fortressed with lib= eral, just, and chivalrous hus= bands, fathers and sons, feel and say we have all the rights we want? Can we sit carelessly, indiferently and selfishly in our seeming security, with these overhang =ing rocks all along our path of life?; and which are continually falling and crushing our less fortunate sisters? Can we afford to leave such a heritage to our daughters? No! most assuredly we cannot! Would they not justly scorn such maternity. Then let us rouse ourselves and never relinquish our efforts until the Equal Rights Banner in triumph waves over the land of the free and the home of the brave. Amateur. Equal Rights Banner Aug 16", 1893. [left column, right page] Woman, Arise! O, Woman, arise! this glow in the skies, Betokens the advent of morning; Thy spirit may smile, exulting the while, In the day which has published its warning. Its glory shall shine, in splendor devine, Thy path so long dark, to illumine, And render thee strong to wrestle with wrong Which, crushing thee, crushes all human. Thy desolate cry, through ages gone by, To the ear of thy God has ascended; He bids the prepare His armor to bear, For soon shall thy penance be ended. In God be thy trust, whose word is so just, He hears all thy sorrowful pleadings; Still cling to His hand; He'll teach you to stand, upholding, encouraging, leading. Thy heart true and warm, in every form, Have pain and pale sorrow attended; And drim visaged wrong has trampled thee long, But soon shall its triumph be ended. Thy companions, though few, are valient and true, And swiftly their numbers are swelling; Then never despair, for lo! in the air, Pure light is the darkness dispelling. [right column, right page] Undoubtingly hear this anthem of cheer The voice of a prophet is singing! O, Sister rejoice! lift up thy glad voice, The bells of thy freedom are ringing! L.L. Dalton + Of all the subjects which we are forced to contem= plate, none is perhaps more vexing, none brings to our hearts so much anxiety, not unmixed with pleaus= urable anticipations, as the contemplation of the future of our young people. There certainly is no other which should hold a more important place in our minds, or that should receive more careful and earnest thought. ----- new page (MSSSC48_F2_I7_p005.jpg) [left column] Life, at best, is but short, and though we by earnest and sincere effort, may be able to accomplish some= thing for the elevating and ennobling of mankind, of what profit will it be unless someone be pre= pared and ready to take up the burden when we have to lay it aside The future of our nation, our names, our honor, all will, in a few years depend on these young people. Therefore in our zealous determinations to push ahead, and to become a factor in the solving of the great problems of the day, we should not lose sight of the question - How are our young people to receive the proper train= ing and education, to en= able them to carry on the work which we can only [right column] begin? There seems to be among our youth a growing disrespect for the opinions of their elders, and among the older people a corres= ponding feeling of discour= agement. "It is useless to try to do anything with our young folks," they say, "they will have their own way in spite of us." Now, why should not the young people of today be as condier= ate of the feelings of others, as thoughtful and respectful, as those of a few years ago? My opinion is, that the fault rests to a great extent with the older people. So engrossed have they become with their own affairs, and with the events that are daily trans= piring, that the young peo= ple are left to take care of themselves, and lack that ready sympathy, and timely advice, which is so neces= ----- new page (MSSSC48_F2_I7_p006.jpg) Last page of this item is missing ----- new page (MSSSC48_F2_I7_p007.jpg) A# BRIGHAM YOUNG UNIVERSITY MANUSCRIPTS ACCESSION CARD TITLE: DESCRIPTION: COLLATION: LOCATION: ----- new page (MSSSC48_F2_I8_p001.jpg) Sufferage Equal Rights Banner The Ballot The Key to all reform Vol. 1 No. IV. [words written on drawings] ----- new page (MSSSC48_F2_I8_p002.jpg) Equal Rights Banner. Oct. 16" 1893. [left column, left page] Equal Rights Banner Edited and Written Monthly, by the Beaver Co. Woman's Suffrage Association. "Next November, the men of Colorado will vote yes or no on the question of woman suffrage." This item appearing in the Exponent, set me to thinking about our po- sition, and how little in- terest is taken in the matter here. However I hope our Banner will continue to wave until all the honest and true are enlisted in our cause, and anxious to help hold it aloft. That we have able speakers and writers, even here in our little land, can not be disputed, and we who are not so gifted can only plod along, striving with might and main to do [right column, left page] our part in this great work. God gave us talents to be improved, not hidden; therefore it is our duty to make the most of them. Whatever we know to be right; we should do. God is the father of both man and woman; and the endeavors of each will be rewarded according to their merits. It should be so with our temporal labors, woman certainly should recieve the same remuneration as man for the same laor equally well performed; but you all know that she does not. These matters are agitating the whole world, or rather the civilized world, and it is time for us to assert our right to be treated as what we designed to be, namely, a helpmeet to our Equal Rights Banner. Oct. 16" 1893 [left column, right page] brother man. Let us not be discouraged, but strive to improve our minds, and, although we have many household duties which must not be neglected, resolve to edge in a few moments each day for study, for no one has such need of varied knowledge as a wife and mother. How can she teach her children, if she is not herself posted? "Let us then, be up and doing. With a heart for any fate. Still achieving, still pursuing, Learn to labor, and to wait." - - - - - - - - "What kind of a world would it be if all the women were taken out; and what would follow? All the men." - - ---------- " God does with his people as a master does with his pupils, the more hopeful they are, the more work he gives them to do." A Ray of Hope. + It is very encouragint to the supporters of the cause of equal justice for the sexes, to note the progress that the work has been making during the present year. To see the interest which has been awakened among the rep- resentatives of all nations, concerning woman, and her "proper sphere," in life. To read of the respect and even reverence with which speakers advocating her higher education and ad- vancement, have ben listened to in the great congress of the World's Fair at Chicago. And to hear of the many eminent persons who have joined the ranks of the suffragists, adding their voice to the thousands already clamoring for equal rights and justice before the law. ----- new page (MSSSC48_F2_I8_p003.jpg) [left column, left page] What must be the feelings of those noble pioneer women Miss Anthony, Mrs. Stanton, and others, who for years have worked and strug- gled for the good of their fellow-women, who have stood up boldly against the sneers and contumely of of the world, to see at last the bright rays of the sun- light of hope, breaking through the clouds of oppression and error. How their hearts must swell with gratitude, when they behold that path which has been so narrow, dark, rough and thorny, finally merging into a broad, smooth, well-lighted road. How true is the maxim, - "Nothing succeeds, like success." And now that the Goddess of Equality and Justice have come forth from the depths, and mounted the car of Popularity be sure that [right column, left page] she will be carried steadily forward, driving before her the enemies of truth and right, laying low in the dust the emisaries of tyranny and injustice, until Woman, in every station in life, shall fill her Heaven-appointed place, side by side with her brother man. S. - - ---- - ------------------ Selections from a poem, in Young Woman's Journal. Be true to your nation and country. The banner of truth keep in Let justice and freedom re-echo In your hearts, by day and by night. Be true to your home and surroundings Shrink not from the tasks of the day; Let all things be done in their For danger there is in delay. [left column, right page] Be true when abroad among strangers, Let them see your life is not Bear the watchword of truth with you proudly, Let the world, if need be, know your aim. -- -- -- -- -- -- -- Be true to your God, all your lives long For life is but short at the best, And surely, we want His best blessings When we enter the haven of rest. Let no man or woman be mistaken as to what this movement for woman's suffrage really means. We none of us want to turn the world upside down, or to convert women into men. We want women on the con- trary, above all things, to continue wom- anly--womanly in the highest and best sense--and to bring their true woman's in- fluence, on behalf of whatsoever things are true, honest, just, pure, lovely and of good report to bear upon conduct of public af- fairs.--Mrs. Millicent Garret Fawcett. ----- new page (MSSSC48_F2_I8_p006.jpg) Equal Rights Banner Vol. 1. No. IV. The Ballot The Key To All Reform. [written on top of drawings] ----- new page (MSSSC48_F2_I8_p007.jpg) The question of equal rights for women, has been discussed in different parts of the world for over a century. As early as 1790, during the French Revolution the question was asked in that country why women should not be recognized as the political equals of men In our own Country in 1793, an act was passed in New Jersey, under the constitution of that State, im- posing certain restrictions on voters, but imposing them equally on both sexes, thus implying an equal Suffrage for women, but the act was repealed in 1807 From this time on the question was agitated by a few noble workers, who met with the greatest opposition from all classes, as much from their own sex as from the men, but the cause gained slowly, yet steadily, until, in 1848 it was brought more prominently into notice, by the calling of the first womans rights conven- tion, at Seneca Falls, New York, in July of that year. About this time the Slavery Question was occupying the Public Mind to some extent, and the question of the Natural rights of man, led to the inquiry from many thinking women, why they should be denied the exercise of a privilege which was granted to men, so many of whom were greatly their inferiors, in intelligence and education Many of the women were taxpayers, but were not allowed a vote, while ignorant and depraved men had a voice in the government. It was objected that Suffrage could not be demanded as a right, but was a privilege ----- new page (MSSSC48_F2_I8_p008.jpg) granted by the State, (which very few of the States however have seen fit to grant) In 1850 the first National Womans Rights Convention was held at Worcester, Mass, since which time the cause has advanced rapidly. In 1870 the Republican State Convention of Mass. admitted Lucy Stone and Mary A. Livermore as delegates. The Republi can National Conventions of 1872 and 1876, resolved that the honest demands of this class of citizens, for additional rights should be treated with respectful consideration Since 1872 the Prohibition Party has embodied a demand for Womans Suffrage in every Platform. The Greenback National platform of 1884 favored the submission to the people, of a Woman Suffrage amendment to the Constitution. The same year Belva A Lockwood was nominated by the Equal Rights party for the Presidency, and received 2500 votes. Women have voted on the same terms with men in Wyoming since 1870, and that is the only State in the Union that grants complete equality of the sexes in the matter of Suffrage. This, in brief, is the advancement made by women in one line only, there are many ways in which her progress has been even more marked. It has been the dominant notion in all time that women are infe- rior, it was accepted as a fact by women themselves, and it is only in the last few years that the fact has dawn- ed on them that they are just as capable of learning and improvement as the men, and since they have discovered this, their advancement has been marvelous. the sense ----- new page (MSSSC48_F2_I8_p009.jpg) [left page] of inequality is fast disappearing, but is difficult for the human mind to overcome the tradition of ages. Almost every avenue of business and education is open to women, she can enter the Colleges on an equal footing with the male students, and can have conferred any degree for which she wishes to study. They are entering all arts, sciences, and professions, in a few cases they receive the same compensation for the same work that men do, but the accepted idea with the majority is still that women should not recieve as high a salary as a man, even though her work be better performed. This is one of the fallacies which seems the hardest to overcome. for the mind of the average man is slow to accept a state of affairs which places woman on a plane fully equal to him, and by which he is forced to admit that he is no longer her superior. They have can look on with a degree of conpla- cency while she goes through the College and takes a degree or studies her profession, but when she enters the ranks where the question of envolvment comes in, he rises in his majesty and says, "She must not receive the same compensation for her work that we do, it may be well performed, but being a woman, her services are not as valuable as ours, she is proving herself our equal in so many things, we must not yield in this, or we will see vanish our last claim to superiority. [right page] An Opinion We have just been passing through that exciting, disorder ly, I might almost say disgusting period known to us as a political campaign, and the meetings and rallies, the speechmaking and debating, the railing and quarreling the trickery and deciet, which have been resorted to impress thoughtful minds with the fact, that some- thing very important is lacking in the elements that control the nation. Let us see if we can find what this lack is. First and foremost there is a lack of regard for the general welfare, then there is a lack of sympathy, there is a lack of mercy, there is a lack of charity, there is a lack of all those purifying, refining, and enno- bling influences, which are so necessary in the forma- tion of a perfect government. And where are these influences to be found? Careful observation and earnest thought will reveal the fact that they are possessed to a great degree, and can be weilded by Woman. When God had created Man, and placed him upon the earth, He saw that there were certain qualities necessary for the fulfillment of His design, which Man did not posess. Therefore Woman was created, and endowed with the very attributes necessary for the completion of that great plan. But Man in his supreme conceit and egotism says: "We will have none of those attributes. they are superfluous and unnecessa ----- new page (MSSSC48_F2_I8_p010.jpg) [left page] We can govern the world without them." And in our elections, note the result. Man may be the head of the nation, but Woman is the heart. And so long as that heart is kept in subjection, un- able to exercise its proper functions, just so long will this clashing of opinions, this wrangling and jangling be kept up, and the world continue out of tune. Men of the nation, open your eyes to these facts and right these wrongs, by admitting your better half to her proper place in the affairs of the government. S. + The following item contradicts the theory that so many men entertain of Woman's physical inability to attain to a higher education. An English woman, Mrs Sedg wick, has been for some time engaged in gathering vital statistics concerning the women who have studied at Oxford and Cambridge. She has gotten data about some six hundred of them, and says that these women and their children prove to be above the British average of physical perfection. An exactly similar result has followed the researches of the Association of college alumnae in this country, where a very much larger number of cases were used to base deductions on. The higher ed- ucation of women, so far from being a danger to their physical health, it is a positive benefit. [right page] You doubtless have all read the reports of the WC.T.U. (which I consider one of the grandest organizations on earth) recently published in our Tibune, but I wish to extract a few items, which I think will well bear repetition. "Among the most interesting exhibits at the World's Fair is that of the W.C.T.U. Among other things there is, under the charge of Miss Alice Briggs the immense petition to all the governments of the world, pleading for the pro- hibition of the f traffic in liquor and opium, signed by over 1.000.000 people, and circulated eight years in more than 50 different countries, and estimated to be 15 miles long. After it has been presented to every ruler in the World (by a delegation of Women) it will take its place in the British Museum, as the largest petition known in history. At the Biennial meeting of the World's W.C.T.U. in speak- ing of the great good they have accomplished, Rev Dr Strong Says, "I believe that today the W.C.T.U. better apprehends the mission of the Churches, and is better fulfilling the mission of the Churches, than the church es themselves." At the same meeting Hon CC Barney concludes his address by saying_"I can say, as was said in the Labor Congress, of Womans advance, every step of progress which she has made, has been accomplish ed, not by compulsion of by force, but by love, and virtue and peace, and she stands today, the Apostle of that advance, which has not changed to its accou ----- new page (MSSSC48_F2_I8_p011.jpg) [left page] one solitary crime. Other revolutions have gone forth with more or less of violence and bloodshed, but woman works her revolution with the weapons of peace, and needs no higher glory than to have it repeated of her, as it has been, that there stands charged to her in her wonderful doings, not one crime in all the long cat- alouge of her achievements. Among the resolutions adopted was the following Recognizing, that Progress is the law of humanity, and that liberty is essential to development, Resolved, That next to the influences of God's Spirit we beleive that the recovnition of Woman's Equal Right, and the according to her of Equal Power, in Government, is the most effectual means of to promote the groth and success of all moral reformes, A Confession. Whatever is good in me seems to have been done by the early teachings of my mother, and the advice, cooperation and encouragement of my wife, and it appears to me to be a truism needing no argument, that the more we can do for those who are to be wives and mothers the larger will be the contribution to the welfare of society, and besides we can make no mis take in laboring for the elevation of woman in the social scale. We can do nothing for her that is not at once made tributary to the comfort, happiness and virtue of men. [right page] As I once heard Dr Chapin say, "Together they lost Paradise, and together they must regain it." Peter Cooper There were one or two contributions crowded out, which I will hand to the next Editor. ----- new page (MSSSC48_F2_I9_p001.jpg) 3 Honor to Colorado. Governor Waite has issued his proclamation declaring the women of Colorado legal voters, under the same re- strictions as men voters. The majority of those in favor of extending the suffrage to women was found to be in exact numbers 6,347, and while at one time it was thought it would be larger, the result will be exceedingly gratifying to to the workers for the measure throughout the United States. The Women of Colorado are keeping up their organization, and extending and strengthening it with the intention of being intelligent in the exercise of their new duties. This is as it should be, The Ballot is but the weapon that Colorado Women must now learn how to weild for the best good of their commonwealth. The fact that they worked so zealously to secure the ballot must have had its effect in making Colorado men esteem more at its worth this priceless septre of individual sove- reignity, and now that they are seriously studying laws institutions of which the majority of men voters are all too ignorant, their example will be most excellent. One problem that will present itself to them is, how to make the vote so far independant of Bossism, as to really represent the will of the people. If Women only "fall into line" Their value as an additional factor in poli- tics will be limited. (Womans Tribune) Good rules. 1 Never lose any time, time spent in recreation is not lost, 2 Never err the least from the truth, 3 Never indulge thyself with Luxuries that are not necessary. 4 Do all things with consideration (Elizabeth Fry.) ----- new page (MSSSC48_F2_I9_p002.jpg) Notes. from various sources. In this country 2,500 women are practicing medicine, 275 preaching the Gospel, more than 6,000 managing Post Offices, and over 300,000 earning independent incomes. Since 1880 the patent office has granted over 2,500 pa- tents to Women, And in New York City 27,000 women support their husbands. A Woman guest praises the food, and eats nothing; a man says nothing, and eats a great deal. Which kind of praise does the hostess prefer. The year which has just closed has been one of unpreceedented dissaster, storms, floods, earthquakes and other phenomena have resulted in appalling loss of life and property. let us hope the year we are now entering upon may not be so productive of calamity. Our respected representative Hon John F. Tolton has gone and is by this time doubtless busy in the discharge of his duties in the Utah Legislature. On the eve of his departure he was tendered a most loyal send off, one of the most noticable and happy features of the party was that Republicans and Democrats both vied with each other which should do him honor. This is just right, He is a worthy young man, and the Banner joins in the wish. God bless you Frank, (Expressing it Delicately) Ned: I hardly know how I am situated as regards this worlds goods, (Dick) Why, how is that? (Ned) When I look at my bank account I think I am poor, and when I look at my wifes clothes I think I must be rich. ----- new page (MSSSC48_F2_I9_p003.jpg) Parents and Children, The commonplace saying ("Utah's best crop" has a peculiar significance when the very serious conditions under which that portion of our population is growing up are taken into consideration. It may seem that the pages of this journal are not the places to discuss this matter but taking the ground that a good suffragist is a good mother the subject then appeals to us as being quite in the line of Discussion in the Banner. One or two questions force themselves upon us at this juncture. Are we as parents sufficently careful as to the class of company our children associate with, and where that company is to he found? 2 Do we take the same precautionary measures as to the proper housing of our children, after night fall as we do our fine animals? It would be quite shocking to the sensibilities if we were told that we thought more of our pigs, chickens, cows and Horses than of our dear little children. Now let us see, A naturally good kind father will devote himself assiduously to the taking care of his fine team, will exercise wise judgement in the selection of feed for his pigs, Will lock up his fine poultry, and see that his cows are properly milked and fed, and come into the house, supper is soon over, and Mary, Sammy, or Johnny, his children prepare to leave the house, what question does father ask them? None, but in many cares they are entirely left to their own devices, and acquire habits which it will take years to erradicate. If we step into the saloons which disgrace our city it is not an uncommon sight to see young men among the company whom duty would call ----- new page (MSSSC48_F2_I9_p004.jpg) [Column 1] to the confines of the home circle, where they could listen to the councils of parents, and friends. As to the evening meet- ings, obeservation has led to the conclusion that they are productive of more evil than good, as many of those who attend are children of tender years, without guardians and the consequence is that the services are interupted and the audience disturbed by mischief loving youngsters. Prudence would sugest, that either the parents should accompany the young folks to these places, or keep them at home. Will not our fathers, mothers and guardians Take this matter under advisement, and endeavor to train those in their charge in those paths which lead to morallity and virtue, It is to be hoped that the newly seated municipal Officers will use all the authority in them vested to keep all persons off the streets after the hours regulated by the cerfew ordinance. The disreputable practice of our young men creating a disturbance in front of the M. E. Church during hours of worship is very reprehensible, and should call for the earnest attention of the proper Officers. It is painfully Apparent that at the present rate our young people are going down hill many of them will not be a credit to the Territory which gave them birth, nor to society in which they may move. Friends, let us each use our influence and example, that the tide may be turned in favor of good sound moral conduct, such as will result in good to all, both present and future. [Column 2] Editorial. The Colorado Suffrage.It is a pleasant item of news which reached us some little time ago that our Sisters in Colorado had been vested with the right of Suffrage, equally with the sterner sex in that State. And as will be seen by refference to another Article in this journal there are some lessons which the Ladies, and friends of Woman's rights in Utah would do well ot con over, and profit by. 1st The assiduity with which the workers moved to gain their point 2nd The intrinsic value of Suffrage. 3rd merely falling into line. When the scattered condition of the people of the state is taken into consideration, it certainly must have taken a mighty and earnest effort on the part of the movers in the cause, in order to solidify and unite the people in the measure. Unlike Utah, where the people are settled in Towns and villages for agricultural and social rea- sons. The Colorado people are located in Mining Camps except in a few instances in the larger towns. This being the case it must have involved a large amount of labor on those who had the cause in hand, and they are entitled to the thanks of all lovers of freedom for their persistency, and we should be proud of the consumation of their efforts. — It is doubtful if many of the citizens of this "land of the free, and home of the brave," sense in the fullest de- gree, or place a proper estimate upon the value of the great boon of suffrage. There is a sacredness attached to it which it seems should set aside many of the usages which our later civilization (?) has institued in connection with it ----- new page (MSSSC48_F2_I9_p005.jpg) many of which are positive evils, and if persisted in will bring utter ruin upon the people of this country, and this brings us to the third part of our subject The closing remarks in the article refferred to are, "If Women only "fall into line", their value as an additional factor in Politics will be limited." If there is anything the Lady voters of America should not do, they certainly should not fall into line with the mass of Elective politics, Experience has proven in the past, that where the Ladies of Utah had business in the political arena, (before they were deprived of the ballot in the dastardly manner by Congressional in- iquity.) they exercised a purifying influence, and as has been the experience of Wyoming and other places, there was less disturbance and ungentlemanly conduct than we find, today, can we suppose for one moment that such refine- ment as the Women should and would bring to bear in the matters of election would result in Ballot Box stuffing Illegal registration, Bribery, or Ostracism, Drunkenness profanity, and the kindred evils which have assailed the Campains, and Elections during the last decade, no– perish the thought, but give the ladies the Ballot in Utah and the Local office seekers, who in many cases have proven themselves unworthy, as well as the carpet baggers, who have so long infested the Election precincts of Utah, will give place to honorable men and women who will grace the Offices, Ladies, when you get the franchise, be dignified be assertive, and progressive, but do not "fall into line", until the "line" is worthy of you. Honor to Colorado. ----- new page (MSSSC48_F2_I9_p006.jpg) Heed thy foosteps Heed thy feet, Oh, wearied wanderer. Traveling down lifes changeful vale; Gird with strength thy trembling footsteps, Lest-at-last-thy courage fail; Even now perhaps they falter. On the brink of death's cold wave, And the bright and hoped for morrow, Brings thee but a new made grave. Youthful dreamer, years are gathering. O'er thy heart's glad sunlight-now, And earth's cares will soon be tracing, Lines accross thy placid brow! Hast thou strength for earth's temptations? Will they bind thy spirit fast? Or will hope, and faith eternal Lead thee safe to rest at last? (Selected) (Visitor) "To Mrs Whitelies in?" (Biddy) "Yes'm, but she tould me to tell yez she was sorry she was out," (Visitor) - "That's all right, go in and tell her I'm glad I did not find her at home. A man with knowlege but no energy, is like a huse fur nished, but not inhabited; A Man with energy, but no knowlege, is like a house inhabited, but not furnished. ----- new page (MSSSC48_F2_I9_p007.jpg) In the closing paragraph of an Article on Colorado's Sucsess We gladly qoute the following language. "But we must say a word in closing for the men of Colorado 'Never did women have such friends as we have; the best 'minds of the state have worked for us. Politicians have sacri- "ficed office for us And the steady front they have presented to all opposition to the cause is what has brought us our big majority. Never will the enfranchised women of our state forget the men who have made our liberty possible for us, and raised us to political equality with themselves. The earnest prayer of the 'Banner' is that the men of Utah may emulate the example of our neighbors over the line. The movement giving woman the right to vote on School and municipal matters in Michigan has been declared unconstitutional in the higher Courts of that state, It will be interesting to watch the result of the appeal which is certain to be made. There is also considerable opposition to Womans Cause in the State of New York, but the Ladies have one advantage which will permit them to vote, untill their case can be heard. fortunately they have secured and injunction against the opposition Faithfullness in effort will accomplish wonders. ----- new page (MSSSC48_F3_I15_p001.jpg) (A Happy New Year to you & yours) ZINA D. H. YOUNG, PRESIDENT ORGANIZED MARCH 4, 1842 INCORPORATED OCT. 10, 1892. SARAH M. KIMBALL, THIRD VICE-PRESIDENT 146 FOURTH ST., SALT LAKE CITY 74 S. SECOND WEST ST.. SALT LAKE CITY JANE S. RICHARDS, FIRST VICE-PRESIDENT NATIONAL WOMAN'S RELIEF SOCIETY EMMELINE B. WELLS, SECRETARY 2443 LINCOLN AVE., OGDEN, UTAH "Charity never faileth." CONSTITUTION BUILDING, SALT LAKE CITY BATHSHEBA W. SMITH, SECOND VICE-PRESIDENT M. ISABELLA HORNE, TREASURER 122 N. WEST TEMPLE ST., SALT LAKE CITY 130 THIRD ST., SALT LAKE CITY Salt Lake City, Utah, Jan. 14. 1895 Mrs. Mary A. White: President Beaver County W.S.A. My Dear Sister: Your letter and money were duly received and we thank you most sincerely but the Treasurer or Mrs. Richards had not reported to me any money from Beaver therefore I was not aware when sending that you had paid - Mrs. Richards could not remember when I inquired but Mrs. Fox the Treasurer had the money and the account all right - so that settled the the matter. did she send you a Receipt for the Amount? If not you must have it. Always insist upon having a Receipt. – Enclosed find Receipt for the two dollars. You are certainly excusable for delay in answering I never wish family duties neglected - they are first, after that other things. I am, justly pleased with the progress, and management of your Association in Beaver Co. I know of the death of Sister White and how it would affect you & yours. I also know of some of the other deaths in your City. There is nothing we can do at present except to try and convert people, and educate and prepare ourselves; go to all the meetings of political and educational affairs where women are permitted to meet with men as spectators, and advise your members to do so. Above ----- new page (MSSSC48_F3_I15_p002.jpg) all do not antagonzie the Whiskey element – so that they will array themselves against us, that was how Washington Territory lost the ballot when the state was admitted. We must be ready when developments are made that show the time has come. — I have been to the Presidency for advice but you must not make this public – not even in the Association, as I find some in the various Associations call that union of Church and State—and make a point of division on it. I cannot tell you all in a letter but a hint is sufficient - I trust - for you. There are some wi[--]se women who would push the Association to the extreme and antagonize all the men in the country, who have the power to withold the ballot from us — we must be wise and these women must not get control if they do we shall not accomplish what we wish – there are three or four who are trying to form a League – and go ahead and have said to me they would write to the County Associations and get them to join in this League – you must be on your guard because they are very able women and members in the Church. I have talked with the ablest men in both parties and they all say the same as the Presidency - be quiet until the time comes - we will watch the Convention closely and perhaps you will send some one to represent you - if that seems wise - at the time. One thing we must do our best beforehand with the Delegates and that you and your aids are abundantly able to do. We must not ally ourselves with either partythat is the counsel I have received, yet women are doing as who are suffragists and those who are not — we have no vote yet and when we have I hope we shall have wisdom to know how to use it. I was utterly astonished when I saw Mrs. Jakeman's letter in the Woman's Tribune – such letters will do us no good. Besides it ----- new page (MSSSC48_F3_I15_p003.jpg) (A Happy New Year to you & yours) ZINA D. H. YOUNG, PRESIDENT ORGANIZED MARCH 4, 1842 INCORPORATED OCT. 10, 1892. SARAH M. KIMBALL, THIRD VICE-PRESIDENT 146 FOURTH ST., SALT LAKE CITY 74 S. SECOND WEST ST.. SALT LAKE CITY JANE S. RICHARDS, FIRST VICE-PRESIDENT NATIONAL WOMAN'S RELIEF SOCIETY EMMELINE B. WELLS, SECRETARY 2443 LINCOLN AVE., OGDEN, UTAH "Charity never faileth." CONSTITUTION BUILDING, SALT LAKE CITY BATHSHEBA W. SMITH, SECOND VICE-PRESIDENT M. ISABELLA HORNE, TREASURER 122 N. WEST TEMPLE ST., SALT LAKE CITY 130 THIRD ST., SALT LAKE CITY Salt Lake City, Utah, 189 was not true that I had suggested these delegates from Utah Co. I had never spoken of but one. There are some smart women who are very dangerous—and have to be guided if they will submit, and if not then one must be on the watch for breakers. One thing we want to do that is when our Constitution is being framed see that it is to be submitted to a majority vote of the people instead of as most States do a two thirds vote. Ban can see how much easier it would be to get a majority vote for woman suffrage than a two thirds vote; that is one point to match. Both parties are pledged but if great opposition is brought to hear they may succumb — however I have great faith and confidence in our brethren–I rather trust man than distrust them by far – my own experience has been with good men; and most of our leading brethren I believe think the woman element in politics at this present crisis will be a saving power: at any rate I hope it will modify. Any question you like to ask I will try and answer to the best of my ability. I hope to go to Atlanta - the Presidency approve of several going, and as much of the W.S.A. Convention as they do of the National Council. Give my love to the sisters especially Sisters Tyler and Hand and Dell Sincerely your Sister E.B. Wells [vertical text on left side of page] P.S. Read this to your husband & to Sisters in whom you have confidence — in great haste -