The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1892-02-07
INTERESTING INFORMlTION
Women In Journallsm-Harlem's Women's
Music Clnb-A Woman Who Works
Among Criminals-DIary of an Empress

Women In Journ lism-Harlem's women's
Music Cuba Woman Who Works
Among Criminals-DIary of Empress.
A modern Sir Galahad has arisen to WELD a
free lance in favor Of tho woman in journal
ism. In q recent number OF the Journalist is
set forth the terms Of his challenge to her en-
emies. Tho men who are exercised over the
growing power Of woman in journalism are
afraid Of her competition. because she
is hones.. capable. faithful. industrious.
and DOESN'T get drunk. They realize
competition. But these men win die Of de-
lirium trenens and be buried by the Press
CLUB. and We will breathe sigh Of relief when
neS f the debts they have made But
women viii keep on doing JOURNALISTIC work
Just as the college men did. and We will forget
all about the whlskey-scented grumbling OF
tho veterans"
The ladies' Of Harlem have organized q mu-
steal society somewhat after the order OF the
Seidl Society in Brooklyn. devoted to the
development Of musical culture. The active
members. OF whom there are $50. are ladies,
and the 200 associate members include both
ladies and gentlemen. To the morning musi-
Gales only ladies are admitted. and lady ushers
surerintend tho seating ofthe guests. The even
ing concerts are open to the members and their
friends. The officers and incorporators Of the
association are: PRESIDENT; Mrs {. e. Tyler:
tary. Mrs. Z j. Chafree: Treasurer. Miss E. L.
Dorsett Mr.. Henry r. Fleck is tho conductor.
Ha tie srs Nrf 1re ela
Mrs J. fhe%S%5d If: IS! MaisSq I &SEss.
BEL SS sand MIS- Mrs RHpIs am lMSH ccss Mrs Ash
Mrs. Foster. widow Of Gen. John A. Foster.
hnr n n n ~ nh
thropy. She visits police courts and prisons
to help and comfort unfortunate women who
Justly or unjustly get entangled in the law.
So great Ia her influence over even the most
depraved women that jailers frequently send
for her when they have unmanageable cases
i've had poor creatures hero who would
swear a r. A. SHREK by 1ns hour In SPITE OF all
these she devils would be holding her hand
through the bars and crying. all quiet and
sMbdurd, Aud she doesn't say much. either
That's what beats me out
Ghardaia IL only an African oasis. inhabited
by natives that cannot read or write. but the
women could give points on emancipation.
even to Sorosis. When Ghardaian woman
marries she draws up her own contract. and il
the man doesn't abide by it she is restored to
freedom without the trouble OF n trip to Da-
kota- According to their religion a man may
have four wives but the women don't like po-
beive in smoking or drinking either. a nd draw
up their contracts accordingly. Ghardaia
you'd be dreary place for the average New
May your lovers become your husbands,
and your husbands remain your lovers. May
you never DO troubled by yearnings after the
unattaiuable. nor feel called to a mission YOU
are unable to fuliil; but may You find fra.
GRANGE in the flowers that grow beside your
pathway. nnd may your nrd duties se yoTr de.
Wish TO the Women Of America. '" ''"' .
The German Emperor has scored another
great hit with the ladies by rebuking the Ian
guild and lovely young darlings OF society who
think it is a SUFFICIENT compliment to their
hostess to FIJI up her doorways and drink her
to he agreeable to her or her guests. This en-
terprising William H. has ordered thu, the
less they can learn to dance gracefully and do
not shrk their responsibilities.
Those students Of Browning who fail to I'm.
derstand all the poets mysticism will be en-.
couraged, perhaps. by the knowledge that
Browning himself couldn't always explain his
meaning at first reading. DR.. Furnivali. found.
er OF the English Browning Society. frequently
passage i In his works. Bless me-. Brownins s
mesn and haven't got CODY OF M MY wor ds
By me really can't eniGhten you. Just lend
me the book there's good fellow, I'll look
was in my mind at the time"
The German Empress keeps diary which
no one. not even the Emperor. ever secs. At
the close OF each year the diary is closed with
locked clasp and consigned to an iron safe
containing her Majestys jewels, The same
key serves for all the diaries and the En-
press wears 1t attached to the chatelaine at her
waist The Emperor often consults her re-
garding the date OF past events and has on