The new Northwest. [volume] (Portland, Or.) 1871-1887, 1873-08-01
ANSWERS TO CORRESPONDENTS.

Miss V. o., McAlinville: For a second
time we have written you privately
upon the subject. We await your
further orders in respectful considera-
ton" Of your rights, the great principle
of justice to all women and the best
way to obtain the boon. Let us hear
from you again.
Mrs. H., Vancouver: Thanks for the
letter and subscription. Your kind
words and wishes are fully appreciated.
Mrs. J. S, The Dalles Your PROPOSE
ton is accepted, for your own aecommO-
dation, only. We cannot afford to pay
for contributions. Our own work brings
US no remuneration save the prospect of
woman's enfranchisement, yet we can
not deny the paper to such souls as
yours as long as we can afford it. You
are q fair writer, and with energy and
perseverance may succeed; but do not
expect to make money by your pen.
That's more in "luck" than genius
every time. We shall always be pleased
to hear from you. Wrote you long,
private letter more than two months
since, which it seems you have not re-
ceived.
Mrs. II. s.: The rubber gloves for pro-
tecting the hands in washing dishes,
peeling fruit and vegetables, etc, can
be obtained at - per pair. They are
very durable and protect the hands ef-
fectually.
A young mother; The stocking sus-
penders are mere straps of elastic, with
buttOnholes in bits of domestic attached
to the ends, for buttoning to the waist
bands and stockings of children. They
are also excellent for adults, and should
be universally worn in lieu of the liga-
ture in such constant use
inexperienced house-keeper: If you
roll your pie crust large enough to cover
the plate without any stretching, it will
not ''crawr away from the dish in bak-
ing. But when you stretch it slightly
to make it fit, the pie will be shapeless,
and if made of berries the juice will run
over. This, we think, is the only cause
of your failure to make ''pretty-looking
pies" A few Jumps of charcoal or
good sprinkle of cayenne pepper will
prove valuable as a disinfectant when
corned beef is boiling.
Sarah s.: We know of no receipt for
the purpose. Ask druggist.
Mrs. J. H. F.: Your letter is received
with draft enclosed Many thanks for
cash, and many more for kind words.
How we wish the world were full of
women like youl
G.. B. L.: No, we do not get discOur-
aged "when men and women say all
manner of evil against US falsely"
Truth is mighty and will prevail. We
cannot help it if some people have not
sufficient brains to understand US
neither can they help the fact them
selves. And we are not to blame, either,
if people think, because their own hearts
are bad, ours must be. Such persons
are not numerous, although they make
a good deal more noise sometimes than
a host of the pure in heart.
Mrs. NJ. f., Salem: We decline to
publish your letter in condemnation OF
our mistaken friend and sister, Mrs. b.
We have no doubt but that she regrets
her course herself So we return your
letter, and if you wish TO do so you can
mail it to her yourself We prefer to
have nothing to do with it.
Mrs. L. T.: Your letter came last week
after we had gone to press. Don't wor-
~. Read this weeks paper and see II
you are not avenged. You will make
nothing by replying to him. You can't
extract blood from q turnip. Should be
pleased to see you at the office.