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Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1893-11-09

A very sad and painful accident occur
ed on Sunday last. Richsnd, eldest son
of Fred ii. Russell had gone over to Mr..
Dibblss with a horse and road cart, TAX
my his gun along, thiaking he might
get a shot ut ~ goose. The gentleman
was not at home but he stopped a few
moments conversing With MIS-. Dibbls.
While so doing q flock 81 geese came
along and. expecting a shot, be loaded
his gun but was disappointed, soon after
saying: This ia something | never do,
ride in q wagon with a loaded gun. Il
will take the loads out" At that no.
ment another flock appeared and his
attention called to them by Mrs. Dibble.
Turning tc look ut the geese caused the
gun to slip off his knees, 20 through the
wheel, the hammer sayiking n OF the
spokes and exploding the charge. which
struck the poor boy in the left arm ear
rying away the bicep or lar mus Gle.
Luckily lie bone and arteries were un-
touched. Upon SEEING that the boy was
shot Mrs Dibble helped him take off his
,oat. nut nut the fire in his clothing
/ found bandages and bound up the wound
and sent him home with her sou. Al
\ soon as possible the boys father brought
him to town ~andsinedical assistance Sc
cured. While the accident will cause a
long and painful confinement il ishoped
that no permanent injury will result
II No blame cay be- attached to anyone az
IL uas purely accidental. Dick " excep
hionly careful about handling = yum and
IA a surprise to all who knew him tia
, Aavh a misfortune Should hetall him.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1893-11-09
Gard of Thanks.

To the Hnisnds ana ~neighbors who &C
willingly extended their services aad
sympathy during the late illneSs ant
death OF nly beloved wife i can bns fsso
ly . xprsss my gratitude. May they b'
rewarded Scr their gentle and thought
fol attentions.
Yours very truly,
DANIEL nShsaT.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1893-11-09

A party Of nimrods consisting Of the
following named: l.. w. C0ripture, r.
w. Perliman, j. V. Neidenfeuhr, Dick
Ettiirg and q. A. Derrick were oat for
all kinds of game but more especially
geese, Sunday. The sign was right as
they succeeded in begging 2I geese, ii
"a bbits and 4 ducks. Scrip shot 10 times
ut rabbits and broke the hind leg oil
every one he sbot at his version.) Dick
Ettling had an adventure With a vol
and said 1T one should tackle me
would shoot both barrels al him and il
two missed would die like o man. Wal
Neidenfeuhr got stuck on for inn the
mud in Waubay lake. However the
gentlemen report a very pleasant TIME
and satisfaction AS to the stiOoiing.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1893-11-09

Thursday. Nov. 2nd, the Odd Fellows
Of Bristol, c%elsbrated the tirst anpiyer-
sary of the institution Of their Order in
Bristol. Quite a number Of Three link
ers and their wives, from Webster were
M. among them being: Mr.. and M,s|
]. A. johnson, a. Il. rbompson. j w
Pi,sor, J.. ii. Lund, j. s TITUS. Franz
Sears. also II. g. Serenson, J. X. Taylor
j. w. Abbot, and J. II. Pidcoek. The
visitors are loud in praises OF the One
time enjo ;rd and pronounce il IN oc,
cssien lanr Ia be remembered aud the
E,ir.ul.tsg Ks the hest of ENTERTAINMENTS
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1893-11-09

The Pastime Club met last Friday
evenig with Mrs. F. w. Harris, Miss
Beulsh Baker and Frank Gruby won
first prizes. Messrs Manson and Adams
will entertain the club Friday Nov. IL,
giving a ball with Prof. HoIcomb az mas
ter of ceremonies.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1893-11-09

Geo. La Fayette Was arrested yester-
day for hootlegging and taken before
Squire Turner. Some great sport was
enjoyed by the spectators, as George
roasted the law and lawyers. When
Judge Turner asked him his plea. he
said: Il don't see any use in going along
with this, way, nothing to it as
long as he didn't swear to anything
worse than he did. Only makes the
county expense for nothing" The final
outcome was that George was bound
over to appear at the february term OF
court. He expressed no desire for bail.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1893-11-09

/ will make you pictures just as cheap
as anyone else and show you samples OF
my own work. / don't advertise hard
times photos and use another mans
pictures to represent my work. l have
remodeled my gallery and am prepared
to make first class photos at a reasonable
price. +. J. BIRCH.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1893-11-09
To Whom 1t May Concern:

Notice is hereby given Tat have
this day given my son, Charles Christ
ianscn. las time. and viii pay no debts
contracted by him.
l2-4w ANNA CERisTiANsoN.
Dated Nov. Z, 1893.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1893-11-09

Last Friday evening Was the 18th an
niversary of the Wedding of Mr.. and
Mrs. Albert Smith and a surprise wat
gotten up by Mrs. Alley and Mrs. +. ",
Small. Only a few were out but they
lacked nothing in quality and made
things lively, enjoying themselves to the
utmost.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1893-11-09

Our reporter has noticed a peculiarly
about Elmer Hutchinson for the last two
weeks. A broad smile illuminated his
countenance and seemed perpetual, but
the cause WAS a giil baby, born on the
oath u.t. We congratulate the happy
parents and hope their fondest wishes
NAV be gratiied.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1893-11-09

County Treasurer's office, November
Sth. 1898.
All warrants to registered No. 1897 are
called for payment, and interest ceases
from this date. j. 7. GOODWIN,
Treasurer.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1893-11-09

The following figures relative to asses
sed property are taken from an abstract
Of assessment OF the entire state and
show the number and valne of different
kinds of property IN Day countYas eQua-
lixed by the state board:
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1893-11-09

Gen. Huntington met with quite an
accident a few days ago while riding be-
tween his farm and home. He was
thrown out of the blackboard and reeei-
we'd a severe injury in the back. At this
time the Gen. is u and doing quite
well but is not fully recovered.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1893-11-09

The following are the marriage licen-
SEES Issued the past week: Jno. Brche ell
to Mary Ingli; William Welsh to Mary
Rosina kegar; Thee. Fillboch to Lottie
Harder; Gust Arneson to Ingeberg Ber-
yerson; Z. +. Ostrott to Pauline p. Dahl,
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1893-11-09

Willie Guy wishes us to inform the
public that it is all o mistake about his
being an apprentice in the cigar factory
he is o = full.aedged cigarmaker. 1t
does not take him so long to learn a trade
as some people. He has been working
in the factory about two weeks.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1893-11-09

Geo. Baker came up from Waubay
Saturday and remained over Sunday,
the guest Of Webster friends. Mrs.
Baker and daughter. Elizabeth Ellen,
who had spent last week in the city, re-
turned home with him Monday morn
inc
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1893-11-09

George Sheelar, a brother of Frank
Wan. and John Sheelsr, has been visit
ing the BOYS for the past six weeks bu
started for hons, South Barre, n. Y.
this evening. The gentleman had ex.
pected to return ere this but ives losthe
to leave our beautiful climate. Mr.. s.
was very much pleased with this section
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1893-11-09
Sunday School Books.

All persons having Sunday school
books belonging to the M. T.. Sunday
school will please return theinl to the
church. Likewise all singing books.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1893-11-09

Mrs. e.. W. Slglinger gave a progress
sive conversational party 10 qui'e =
number of friends last Saturday we
evening. This is something novel IN
the way Of entertaining aud elected
many remarks from the participants.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1893-11-09

In order to get u work fully intro.
duced throughout the country during
the present hard times, we will make
our best aristo finished cabinet photo
graphs for 800 per dozen for the mex
GO days only.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1893-11-09

Don't be fooled into buying a poor
foreign made cigar when you can enjoy.
q good smoke by getting "shoe Peg
made bv the Webster cigar factory.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1893-11-09

The annual meeting of Lois Chapter,
No. 3, o. E. Star, will be held at Masonic
Hall on Tuesday evening next the 14th
inst. The officers for the ensuing year
will be elected; all members are reques-
ted to attend. Rem eraber Tuesday eve.
ming, Nov. 18th, at s p. m. sharp.
l.. s.. LEyoY, Sec'y.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1893-11-09

Children's Cloaks, Arctics, German
Sox Ladies Hose, Half Hose, Quilts and
and Blenkets, all must 60 in 80 days
from the Bankrupt Store.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1893-11-09

On Tuesday T. N. Kjerland purchased
two lots just northw vest of Gen. Hunting
toms and signiied MS intention of build
ing thereon Immediately.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1893-11-09

Jesse Moulton, a brother of Mrs. +. w.
Small, Mrs. c. W. Slglinger and Geo.
Moulton, arrived in the city Tuesday
morning and will stay the winter.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1893-11-09
Loans on Real Estate can be secur.
ed ofWebster City Bank.

WANTED-A girl to do generalh house
work; Will pay good wages. Inquire OF
Mrs. X. w. P%ARLIMAN.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1893-11-09

The ladies of Webster are requested
10 call and examine the most complete
s,o.k nj first class millinery ever intro
ducei in this vicinity at the sevefy
building. mhS'
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1893-11-09

Don't you believe IT," If anyone tells
You that Dinsmore & Brooks are making
better photos for 800 than they did for
81 800 until you see for yourself.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1893-11-09

Having opened n Iced mil, the oiu
Buckiand stand opposite Model Mills
We ar. prepared to grind all kinds oil
feed stuiis on short notice and invite the
patronage of all having work in this line
GRANGER & HAgTsoUGH.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1893-11-09
Having disposed OF our banking bul-
ness we will give our whole attention
to Real Estate Loans.
WEBSTER CITY BANK.

Workman attention! At the next
regular meeting, nominations of officers
for the ensuing year, also work in Work
man degree. Your presence is desired.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1893-11-09

Remember that DR., Ross is not al cit.
lnerant quack but u regular practitioner,
with years OF experience and guarah
tees hi. work painless dentistry. Fine
ERWIN work and teeth without plates.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1893-11-09

M. Bennett, of Bristol, charged with
illegal selling Of liquor, wained examina
ton and gave bail to appear at the next
term of court.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1893-11-09

Don't forget that Burch can make you
good photos just AS cheap as any y in
Webster.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1893-11-09
Real Estate Loans a speciality with
WEBSTER CITY BANK.

Hon. W. II. Jones, of Egeland, was in
In tie city last evening.
Chas. DeEll and john Knott drove
dowDlfrom Bristol yesterday.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1893-11-09

Conrad Kollhase returned from .
ten lays visit to Chicago aud the WINE
CITY Monuuy morning. he expresses
hiu,sel as we'll satisfied with the visit
and at having heard the celebrated
Evangelist, Moody
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1893-11-09

We wish to correct statement appear
ing in last weeks REPoRTER. Mrs.
knight did not die fiom pneumonia,
but from Typhoid fever.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1893-11-09
WEBSTER
HAPPENINGS.


az W. Small for your posts.
shIug but cash goes at Baxters.
\, pspts SOC at the Bankrupt Store.
4, yOur footwear of Jos. Paul & &c
! can of those l9c peaches at Bax-
kps at half price at the Bankrupt
D Root spent Sunday visiting in
kon
\ to 0. u Smail's for d good
gan.
&C. W. Stafford was in the city
Friday.
jackson corset for 75c at the Bank
Sore.
a can always find fresh roasted pea
bal Bsxters.
Baxter is digging a cellar under
sore building.
hess goods at your own price at the
khupt Store.
ush will take your photos cheap for
nsrt sir months.
enember! A "Shoe Peg when you
rsgood smoke.
priCes talk-O. & Small make
n talk on guns.
E.ter Casson, of Troy township, was
he city Wednesday. 4.
Don't forget that Baker is again on
h with all kinds of fresh fruits.
lErsncs Broksw was down from Bris-
yesterday on business.
|Asbster City Bank makes Real Es.
! Losis, come see US.
Esnry Turner spent Sunday at home,
ping early Monday morning.
|Parler has tried it, hut makes q poor
Keeper. Dontask credit.
avou want spring chickens leave your
IE at Kline Bros Meat Market.
Gn. Mcdonald, OF Waubay. a the
of Mrs. J. B. Severy, Tuesday.
iy a pound of Bishops White Ele-
ut for 20c al the Bankrupt Store.
sstch for the announcement of a
sal cloak sale at Kramer & Co.'S.
'hn b, Engberg, of Troy township,
10 as 3 pleasant call Wednesday.
haye some bargains in land. Call
see me. X. w. PARLIMAN.
Q to Peabody's drug store for an easy
OK, sure cure, Honest John Truss.
have a very few Plymouth Rock
for sale at LOO each. A. Ross.
y store buildings for rent
ID b COMPTON
!. R. Manson made a business trip to
d'ey and Garden city the first OF the
K.
Q. Maloney has started a store at
on the north end of Pickerel
c~hsenreitcr & Small sell their
guns cheap, awfuily cheap. Tor
H. ICELAND, of Strand, and Ssth
., Of seth, spent Saturday night IN
ANTED-A girl to do general house
!, liberal wages. Enquire at A. u.
his Office.
Stevenson, ye postal clerk on
& Madison line. was IN the
yesterday.
!. Ross, the Painless DENTIST. OF MIL
K, will be Mt the Commercial Nov.
nd 30th.
Ike Wendt returned from \ visit 20
ago aud friends in Wisconsin Tues
& Co. will in due time an
ice their special cloak sale. Keep
eyes open.
veral OF the young people attendeda
SAINT dance at the Prior house last
ay evening.
rec brood mares to trade io' oA,a
L..,a Tsrms to suit purchaser l.
,eldcn at tie Commercial.
,os,s a,e chilly things, but
il would be war,n with a c'oaA
i from Kramer & Cos.
,.na .ranberries. apples. swe.'
'a'' ,.a,on, in fact all kinds OF irssn
!. and vegetables at H.s.sI'.
/. po.. xno will he at TIM o'h'
MOSS, "a SOL, makes a spec
Nov ~" M pls, 5 and crown
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1893-11-09

Hon. A. c. Roberts and wife were in
the city Monday.
For Real Estate Loans 90 to the
Webster City Bank.
II. Bogardis, of Andover, was looking
the city v 9 Monday.
A full line of school blanks will be
found at this Office ut all times.
Willie Dickinson returned from the
Worlds Fair last Thursday evening.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1893-11-09

W.P. McIntire WAS seen going through
this city last Saturday afternoon with all
the necessary paraphIenalia for goose
shooting. The geese few high the next
dsy il they were onto their job.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1893-11-09

Kramer & Go. have u fine sock of Pol
led Angus coats. These coats are some.
ching new in the fur line and are guar
an.eed the best on earth tor the money
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1893-11-09

. John MoAllen was in the city Monday
consulting his attorney, J. H. Mccoy, in
regard to his case against the Railway
~
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1893-11-09

A few of the people of Rusk and High
land spent Nh very enjoyable evening ut
Grant Hayhurst's last week pulling? can
dy. Lots of fun if the ladies did forget
the receipt book,
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1893-11-09

Several Waubay citizens were in the
city Saturday evening. They were w.
A. Abbott, Postmaster Harrington, 4. p.
Allen and G.. III. Baker.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1893-11-09
Real Estate Loans,

Webster City Bank, Webster, s.. d.
1t is rumored there will be a whist
club organized in Webster in the near
future.
The Best threshsrs of Highland Fiage
and Harbke, pulled in their ma hlne
last Friday.
To all our country readers: The RE.
PORTER N FARMER and the An erlcan
Farmer one year for $1.50.
Ole A%mundson is erecting a substan-
tial addition to his residence and will
soon have it ready for occupancy.
Teeth extracted without pain.
Teeth without plates and crown work
by DR.. Ross. All work guaranteed.
II you have any buildings to move
large or small, call on or address
w. g. KENDALL, Webster, s. ID.
The wonder of the 18th century to all
smokers is how so good q cigar as "Shoe
Peg" can be made and sold for five cents.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1893-11-09

Lost, a stick pin-Gold dagger with
guard set with one pearl. Finder please
return pin to Kramer & Co.'S and receive
reward.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1893-11-09

DR.. Ross. Who will 10 ! sn.e.
cral Nov. 29.n and 0V'" and crown
lal.y os.soIn without pat ""'
work
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1893-11-09

DINsNoRE & Brooks.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1893-09-28

There is more Catarrh in this
section of the country than all other
diseases put together, and until the
last few years was supposed to be In
durable. For great many years
doctors pronounced it a local disease
and prescribed local remedies, and
by constantly failing to cure with
local treatment, pronounced it in
durable. Science has proven
catarrh to be constitutional disease
and therefore requires constitutional
treatment. Halls Catarrh Cure.
manufactured by F. j. Cheney &
Co Toledo, Ohio, is the only con-
stitutional cure on the market 1t
is taken internally in doses from 10
drops to a teaspoonful. 1t acts
directly on the blood and mucous
surfaces of the system. They offer
one hundred dollars for any case it
fails to cure. Send for circulars
and testimonials. Address.
F. j. CHENEY & Co.. Toledo, o.
Sold by druggists, 75c.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1893-09-28
u TN A DAISY"

ia Nt I'm DAISY.
which we propose to send to you, transpor.
tation paid The little darling rests against
q pillow, and is in the act OF drawing on its
on and flung aside with triumphant COO.
The fiesh tints are perfect, and the eyes follow
you, no matter where you stand. The exqui.
sitereprOductions Of this greatest painting OF
Ida Waugh (the most celebrated OF modern
painters OF baby life are to be given to those
who subscribe to Demorest's Family Mage
zine for 1893. The reproductions cannot be
are the same size I7x22 inches). The babyis
life size, and absolutely lifelike.. We have
also in preparation, to present 70 our SUD-
scribers during 1893, other great pictures Dy
such artists as Percy Moran, Maud Humphrey,
Louis Deschamps, and Others OF WORLDWIDE
renown: Take only two examples OF I, T pna
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wife of President Harrison, and you viii see
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Those who subscribe for Demorest's Family
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Magazine. send 10 cents for q specimen copy
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1893-09-28
Eight Great Speeches.

The Missouri World will, begin
ming October 18th, publish each
week for s weeks great speech on
the money question. Speeches of
Senators PETER aid Stewart, Con-
gressmen Sibley, Bryan, Simpson,
Davis, Pence and another yet to be
selected. The World will be sent
the eight weeks for only ten cents.
Send all subscriptions to Missouri
World, Chillicothe, Mo.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1893-09-28
Annual Meeting OF the Kansas
EQUAL Suffrage Association.

The fourth annual meeting Of the
Kansas Equal Suffrage Association
will be held at Holton, Nov. 8, 9
and 10. The executive committee
will meet at 2:3O p. M, Nov. 8.
Mrs. Carrie Lane Chapman will be
one of the speakers in the conven-
ton. Other speakers will be an
nounced later.
This meeting is Of unusual i'm
portance, and full delegations from
all auxiliaries are expected.
The hospitable people of Holton
have proffered entertainment. Let
all friends of the pending amend
ment be in attendance. A meeting
of the suffrage amendment campaign
committee is called at 10 am, Nov.
IL, at Holton.
LAURA M. JOINS, Pres.
ANNIE L. DIGGs, Vice-Pr
ANNA G. WAIT, Rec. Sec.
ELIZABETH F HoHKINs, Cisco.
MARTA L. BERRY, Treas.
MAY B. Brown, Librarian.
ELLA w. Brown,
Atty and Parliamentariann.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1893-09-28
On Woman Suffrage.

The chief obstacle to woman suf-
frage is not the hostility of men, but
the indifference of women. There
fore, if sufficient number of think
ing women would assert their rights
regardless of prejudice, the rest of
the feminine world would not be slow
to follow, and one of the strongest
arguments against granting women
the franchise would be removed.
"But what's the use of progressive
women trying to reform those
who do not want to be reformed!"
say some. Quite true. Did
our negroes want to be emanci-
pated, or did they ask for suffrage !?
No. Our citizens thrust it upon
them, for Abraham Lincoln knew
that by throwing the responsibility
on people they are lifted, sobered,
broadened besides, universal suf-
frage is educational in itself.
There are more men ready to
grant the franchise than there are
women willing and ready to accept
it. The majority of or women, it is
said, would rather have privileges
than rights ; rather be decorous,
under the antiquated idea of deco
rum, and miserable, than comfortable
under the stigma of being con-
sidered strong minded, because in
making the slightest deviation from
the old beaten tracks, women have
to endure an amount of ridicule that
is realized only when she endeavors
to throw off the shackles of public
opion and make a break in the
direction of more freedom, and rid
herself of the medieval idea that a
woman is helpless, weak creature.
1.-The woman who does not realize