Woman Lawyer Praised

Many Guests See Portrait of Mrs. Lockwood Unveiled

While an audience of ardent suffrage and universal peace advocates stood up and enthusiastically waved handkerchiefs and small American flags the portrait of Mrs. Belva A. Lockwood, hailed as the “National Portia,” the original impetus to the women's suffrage movement, and the only woman who has twice been nominated for the Presidency of the United States, was unveiled last night in the red room of the New Willard. Mrs. Lockwood herself was present.

Dr. William Tindall, secretary to the District commissioners, conveyed the best wishes of the District officials to Mrs. Lockwood, and praised her for the great work she has done in furthering the cause of women.

The speakers included Judge Stanton J. Peellle, of the United States Court of Claims; Mrs. Emma S. Shelton, The Rev. Susanna Harris, the Rev. Olympia Brown, The Rev. W. J. McKenney, Mrs. Clinton Smith, Col. Henry Blount, Prof. Frank D. Gardner, Mrs. S. D. La Fetra, and Mrs. R. L. Colby.