ade personal pledges of from $25 to $200,
which in many instances were more than doubled before the vote was
taken. This act of self-denial and consecration gave strength and
courage to go to others, for worthy as was the cause money would not
come without asking. The big public is much like the Lord, who helps
those who help themselves. The half-million voters to obtain and
almost as many women living in 105 counties to educate meant work as
well as faith.

The hottest summer and the coldest, stormiest winter followed and the
workers learned what it meant to travel across country with the
mercury ranging from 110 in the shade to 22 degrees below zero; to
have a Turkish bath while making a "votes for women" speech or be
delayed for hours on a freight or passenger train by a snow blockade.
By January, 1912, however, one-third of the counties were organized,
many newspapers pledged to help, and headquarters established in the
best business building in Topeka. Then began a "day in and day out"
battle for votes. At first there was one stenographer, later three
and two secretaries, and the president broke all the maximum hour
laws. Besides the regular county and precinct organizations, college
clubs were formed and a Men's State League, with Dr. E. S. Pettyjohn
president. This league had a large and influential membership,
including the Governor, the Chief Justice and other State officers;
many prominent business men, leading ministers, lawyers, teachers,
professors and politicians. It gave the campaign prestige with the
voters and its members were invaluable as advisers and active workers.

The State convention was held in Wichita, May 7-9, 1912. Greetings
were given by Mrs. W. J. Babb, the new president of the district; Mrs.
W. T. Johnston, hostess and president of the county, and Mrs. Sally
Toler, president of the City Federation of Clubs. Mrs. Mitchner
pledged the support of the W. C. T. U. and Mrs. W. D. Atkinson,
president of the State Federation of Women's Clubs, brought its
endorsement and pleaded with other State organizations to "bring in
the reserves." Telegrams and letters were read from Miss Alice Stone
Blackwell, editor of the _Woman's Journal_; Governor John F. Shafroth
of Colorado; Judge Ben Lindsey of Denver; Omar E. Garwood, secretary
of the National Men's League; Dr. Anna Howard Shaw, president of the
National Association; Mrs. Oliver H. P. Belmont of New York; J. H.
Braly of California and others. Dr. H