The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-03-04
MAKING HER OWN WAY,
A LADY WHO ASKS ODDS FROM NO
ONE IN THE BATTLE OF LIFE :
she Acquires Skill and Efficiency In tho
cart Preservative," and BARNS Com
. pensation on the Same Basis az Her
Male Associates.

Male Associates.
Recent years have brought about social
revolutions OF many kinds. and confined
them to no particular section Of country.
II they have been more radical In one part
than another, Il was because OF the Yield
ing qualities OF the social structure more
than the paramount need OF revolution.
Perhaps the most perccptiblc change in
this regard is the tendency OF girls to nc
quire business habits and experience. 10
the south, in particular, this Is late inno-
wilton, taught by the importation Of indie
/. Iendent female spirits from tho older States.
There the custom and practice are Of long
standing. Their gradual bu, sure develop
ment here is the hopeful result of combi-
nation OF circumstances not entirely COM
mcndablc from every point Of view, The
beginning WIS encouraged and accom-
plished more through search for cheap
help in business houses. Shrowd dealers
ioresaw twofold advantage in the secur.
ing Of female clerks economy and attract
iyeness.
Whatever the motives that prompted tho
opening up Of the avenues into scli.support
for woman, the results attained have been
iiattering. Where once the needy, deter
mined and ambitious girls and women
found no employment save purely domestic
pursuits. they now compete with men In
many lines, but more numorously IN dry
goods stores From this branch they have
found positions in others suited 10 their
capabilities until now they are a recognized
power in the world OF light employment
The sadicst part OF the change Is In the
discrimination practiccd between them aud
their male associates. There Is n woful in
justice in the system OF COMPENSATION. II
has never been claimed that women were
inefficient, either in the performance of
their duties or reliability, yet tho salaries
are unnasonably disproporlionate. This
point has. however, been elaborated time
aud again in 11lE APPEAL and other news
papers, and plea always entered for re-
form.
A leading question among women Of the
south today ~ Where can we find new
avenues OF business In which TO engage,
and where compensation Is ndcquate7 IN
ward discussion OF this has led to mental
and physical excrlion, aud an expansion
81 the spirit Of independence. rhcy arc
resolved 10 spend their time In idloness no
longer than possible, relying upon fathers
and brothers 10 provide support One Of
the most recent experiments In solving
the important problem Is In composing
rooms and other departments Of printing
offices. The outcome 10 far, though yet
comparatively in iis infancy, has been all
that could be desired Tho few ladies
who have embarked In the business with
determination 81 excel and comply with
MI the rules aud regulations governing iis
pursuit. have found not only employment
suited to their physical strength, but ~.
Enumeration contingent alOno upon
their skill and efficiency. No dis-
elimination prevails, aud II h
onencr tho case that their earnings |
exceed those VI their male fellow. |
romposiiois There have been several |
female compositors recently connected with
Titg APrE,r. and one now finds almost
steady employment. She IL member oi |
the Typographical union, faithful al. |
hcrcni To III We prccepis and principles, |
and iollows her calling ON the Elmc basis |
~ those 0l the siCrncr sex. Naturally she |
las been the subject Of many compli. |
meniary Newspaper articles, though always |
against her modest wish and dosirc, and |
IN obedience 10 request her name "a here |
withheld. A rporier sought AMI obtained
an expression nom the lady ~ 10 her eX.
pericncc and opinion 81 the art OF type.
sitting by women, which il reproduced IN
tai. way iur the information and cncour. |
ngemcnt oi thoee In pcfploXily over the |
problem vi .oli.suppon
The lady Is a native Of pitishnrg. Pa,
twenty-five years OF age, and n widow with
one sou. AZ the ace II twelve wears she
MIS- left an orphan and wcli.to-do uncle
nherod her home with his family. The
benevolent relative was a heavy stock.
holder IN on. ol the morning daily news
papers ol that city, and the independent
Young orphan accepted the generosity OF
Ter uncle on condition that SHE be- allowed
90 enter the composing-rom II The paper
aud learn typc-setiing. Tho condition WINS
agreed 10. khe worked aeiduously NJ the
case, aud three years later became u MON.
her Of the Typographical union. Soon
idtcTwari she married, AMI bclon two
ysas Was both mother and widow. Then
indoed was lAer profession a blessing. and
she has followed hoonunuously eva since.
ln her conversation With the writer. the
lady earnestly said
1T u the only busnpsS IN which women
farc equally with men, - fnr ~ have any
knowledge The duties are light, easily
performed hy ncmbcrs II NV sex. and /
not only expect 90 continue IN II, but
would rccommcnd II Ia others There h
some opposition 90 us 10y the men, ON the
ground that We arn not sufficiently devoted
10 the principles of unionism. Our faith.
lulnote lo matrimonial unionism il cheer.
fldly conceded, aud 10 the other ono Nc
aro equally 10. Doubts arise solely from
jealousy and suspicion, aud, believe, arv
l~ing af'ly overcome"
"but do YOU not hnd morning ncws.
PAPER wo'k very trying and injurious TO
~ DON'T look like Il, do IT. Well do.
Nclopcd, with n complexion Indicating an
excellent !tatn Of health and precryation.
che did not 81 have always found Il
pleasant, rcmuneratiyc and as conduclyc
. 70 longevity IA amy pursuit. In winch 10
engage"
"liow DO you manage 10 get 10 and from
The office Al the houn In which you am
tnploycd?"
80 far In my career have had no dii.
fculty about that Printers as rule arr
the embodiment Of gallaniry and some one
oil them 10 always willing and glad 10 act as
escort"
"But there are black sheep IN every
flock, aud these sometimes forget your
presence, give vent 10 profanity, and shock
you, do they not7'