The true northerner., 1876-04-28
Items for the Ladies.


Steel ornaments are to be worn this summer.
Half dolmans are popular design for even
ing wraps.
spring hats.
Flowers in striking colors will not be seen on
hats this season.
woman has been appointed chaplain Of the
Iowa penitentiary.
Black promises to be again the favorite color
for street purposes.
Some newly imported dresses for home and
visiting wear are made entirely Of one material
and color.
The woman Of work sweeps everything before
her; the woman OF fashion sweeps everything
behind her.
Sets OF colored linen collar and cuffs, with
handkerchief and neclte to match, are very
fashionable.
Live and learn. A woman fifty years OF age
is to be a student at the summer school Of
zoology at Cornell University.
Two hundred trunks were put on the cars at
Poughkeepsie on Monday. 1t is vacation and
the Vassar girls are off on spring spree. We
hope for the best I; but young men away from
home who do not wish to be annoyed had bet
ter carry evolvers-Rochester Democrat.
| The Young Women's Christian Association
of New York has taken up the cause OF the
| la1 10 ato nd
tinuously while on duty, and has issued an
appeal in their behalf 10 the shopkeepers.-
Their circular closes with the following sugges-
tive sentence: 50 la making our purchases we
will give preference to those houses who thus
care for the welfare OF their employees"
One of the most encouraging signs Of the
times is the gradual lifting OF the disabilities
that have hitherto impeded the career Of woman
as a worker. 1t is true that some still remain
but the removal of prejudice is always slow
work, and we may well afford to be patient and
grateful when we see the steady advance Of
thought in the right direction even II it does
not move with the rapidity which our short
sighted zeal would exact. Already, without
noise or flourish, but quietly and with dignity,
woman is entering into every employment
which her abilities or tastes suggest, and the
opposition, once so loud and imperious, is now
scarcely heard. save as distant echo Of the
past.-PhIladeph Ledger.
The New Age believes the intention Of those
who oppose the enfranchisement of women to
be curtailment Of the right Of suffrage to the
rich and favored classes among men. 1t says
The debate on this question reveals the start
ling fact that the principle on which suffrage
rests is boldly denied by representatives Of the
people; and the battle which we foudly hoped
to be finally won must be fought over again.
Amidst the political degeneracy OF these days
we are forgetting the prlnci Piles which are the
source OF our liberties. We forgot them some
years ago in a storm of bgotry and political
madness, and dlsfranchised thousands OF vot-
ers. II the ground on which woman suffrage
is now opposed is permitted to prevail, it may
yet be possible as It is undoubtedly the lnten-
tion, to disfranchse other thousands OF voters.
The question OF suffrage for men and women
alike is bound up IN the question OF the ballot
for women"
IN recent lecture on the Progress of
Woman" a very brief allusion was made to
female in this city who has mastered the intri-
crces OF patent law, and Is now employed BY
one Of the largest patent-rignt firms here to
prepare cases and take depositions for use IN
the Courts in such cases. Her name was not
given, and in fact all particulars were withheld
The woman in question deserves more than
passing notice for her perseverance and energy
in overcoming the obstacles which at first inter-
posed to prevent her success The lady's name
is Mise Kate Newell, and she may be found any
day in business hours at her desk in one of the
Park Row Offices, busy as bee, and as indus
trous and intelligent in her chosen profession
as any OF the masculine gender. Her briefs
in patent-right cases are well known in Wash
ington, and are esteemed models of accuracy |
and neatness. Her earliest efforts in patent
law knowledge came about IN singular way
She was employed in making mechanical draw |
ings as exhibits in applications for patents and |
In interference cases before the Departments. |
From this she became familiar with some OF |
the legal requirements, and determined to |
master the details of the business. After two |
years bard study she acquired sufficient knowl- |
edge to take responsible position in leading |
office, and already she:has had the substantial
work to do in several famous cases. Her per-
severance shows what resolute woman can ,
do.-New York Letter.