Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1875-01-09
WHAT ARE THE REST METHODS TO
OBTAIN FOR WOMEN THE RIGHT OF
SUFFRAGE?


years has been agitating the minds of
an intelligent and cultivated class OF
men and women in this country and in
England. Every thinker on the subject
has his or her set theory, and all work
ers have been willing to give their labor
and influence to carry on any plan or
plans which might seem favorable to
the project. That women, to-day, in
all civilized nations have not the same
privileges of representation and prop
erty rightas the men of their class, lies of
course primarily, in the system OF false
education, mentally and physically,
which for years they have been and are
still Though am glad to be able to say
in less degree) subjected to. What
that education has been which teaches
girls that dependence upon some male
relative for support is right and proper;
that honestly earning her own living
in any employment which taste, talent
or endurance best fit her for, is unfem-
mime; that house work and needle
work (both pleasant and ennobling for
those who select them) are the only
legitimate occupations for her; that
women's sphere is home," and that
she has no more business out of it than
child out of its nursery; you all know
too we'll to need any elaboration from
me.
To teach the young girls of our day
and generation to find honor in indie
pendence and pride in being able to
take their places in the world of work.
ers, is then, one of the means which must
be used to gain the right of self-gov-
eminent, and in this, connection quote
the following which consider both
truthful and appropos of the subject:
cit is not possible to over-estimate
the advantage which would result from
men in trades and professions allowing
their daughters some participation in
the work of their daily lives. What
girls want is larger observation of the
world, and deeper knowledge of hui
man nature. There are few of our mer-
chants and manufacturers and profess
sion men who could not largely avail
themselves of the services of their edu-
Gated and competent daughters, and if
such services would be rendered gen.
orally available, it is not too much to
say that wider and more sociable life
would arise for mankind. Mems occu-
patton would in no sense be prejudiced,
whilst women would at once find that
outlet to their faculties, for which so
many of them have been so long striv-
ing. A certain responsibility would in
crease their self-reliance A capacity
for earning would remove their sense of
dependence, and definite occupation
would bring both health and cheerful
ness, and larger experiences of life
would give force and completeness to
their mental character" IF
Another means by which our cause
may be advanced, lies in the consistency
Of conduct in those who profess to be-
lieve in it's justice. A staunch advocacy
of its claims on every proper occasion
in social life, and firm adherence to
its pricnciples with pen and voice, when
ever and wherever the opportunity may
present. This I consider the plain
duty of all who profess to believe in
this mnch needed reform.
The formation of societies and associ-
atoms similar to our own, and their en-
ergetic maintenance and support, I also
believe to be one of the best means pre-.
sented for furthering our object and the
use by such organized bodies, of oil hon
orable means in their power for electing
to Offices in city, county, state and ma.
ton, only men whom we kno,o to be
pledged to this reform. ..i
consider that in the last election
here, we took great step in the right
direction and I think it should be fol-
lowed up on every occasion with un-
failing persistence and undaunted cour-
age. $685.
In conclusion, friends do not let us
despair. Let us use the tools which
come to our hands, though they be
sometimes dull, with our best endeavor,
and with them work out our own GER
tain and necessary salvation.
/ HowARD.
LosT.-On last Sunday evening, at the NJ
e. Church., a new, handsome lady's kid
II glove. The finder will confer favor on the
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