Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1894-02-08
woMANs WORLD IN PARAGRAPHS.
Should a Woman starve Rather Than Work
to support Herself?

In note between q whine and howl
male person writes to newspaper.
abusing women because they enter the
breadwinning occupations and crowd
out 'men," one of whom he evidently
considers himself to be. He says that
his place, which he had held for many
years, was taken by young woman
during his illness, and when he recov-
cred the firm refused to discharge the
young woman and take him back. For
this he rails at our sex and says that in
his opinion when woman leaves house
keeping and dressmaking ''she becomes
usurper and mans enemy" Here is
an opinion worthy Of Mr. Jack Bunsby.
But what is the proper opinion to hold
concerning men when they gointo house
work and dressmaking, as so many are do
ing in constantly increasing numbers, this
male person does not say. Neither does
he tell us that he thinks the young wom-
an should step down and out and 60 off
and starve in order to give him, the male
person, back his place, but we infer that
this is the case. The long and short of it
is, when men support women, women
do not need to support themselves. But
men do not and cannot support all wom-
en- in our time; therefore women must
and will earn their own living. We
would sacrifice much for the dear men,
whom, one and all, we adore. But starve?
No. It is not mems duty to support all
the women. 1t is the duty of men and
women to do exactly as each individual
pleases about the matter. If man wants
to earn bread for a woman, let him, if
she is willing. But if she wishes to or
must support herself, then, by all the
laws Of justice and common sense, it is
as much her right to choose her occupa-
ton as it is that of any man ever born.
Manly men recognize the changed con
ditions of society and give all the aid
and encouragement they can to the wom-
an who must get her bread in paths
hitherto untrodden by her sex. They know
that it is development and necessity that
have forced this choice upon her, and
they would die before they would lay
one straw in her way. But as to the
male person who comes with his whine
and howl about women's crowding men
out of their employment-wel heaven
send him better light and knowledgel
Remember Gladstones life motto,
"Whatsoever thy hand fndeth to do, do
it with thy might"
The women of Colorado are wise. As
soon as the vote granting them full suf-
frage had been taken, they began in their
various clubs and other organizations
the study of politics. Political economy,
political history and civil government in
all its branches are occupying their atten-
ton this winter. They will prize their
hard won gift of suffrage as men who
have always enjoyed it scarcely can do,
and they will fit themselves nobly for
the high gift Of citizenship, ar1ning them
selves with intelligence at all points.
Miss Roberta Ackerly is the first wom-
IN deputy clerk in United States dis
trict court in Virginia. She holds such
an Office in the west district Of Virginia,
with headquarters at Lynchburg. Miss
Ackerly was appointed by Judge John
Paul.
Miss F. E. Hall, handsome young
woman Of Windsor, Conn, invented the
small china kiln which has enabled many
decorators to properly bake in the paints
and enamels with which they SO ex-
quisitely adorn plain earthenware. Miss
Hall also invented the method of inclos-
ing china colors already mixed for the
use of ceramic artists in glass pots. so
that they are ready at any time.
Hold your chest up and never slump
down, never.
Mrs. A. j. Frincke was appointed
judge of registration for a special cleo
ton in Denver
The queen of bees is Mrs. Jennie Atch-
ley of Beeville, Bee county, Tex. During
1898 she sold 1000 queen bees of her own
special raising, and some of them brought
800 each. Mrs Atchley has 1000 stands
Of bees, and she and her children attend
to them wholly. Beekeepi9 is a neat
and profitable occupation for women. In
connection with poultry raising or gar
dening it might be made a great success.
You are never too old to learn any
thing you want to learn or to do any
thing you want to do.
Superintendent Byrnes Of the New
York police says to all women, Don't
carry your pocketbooks in your hands,"
He recommends them to sreturn to the
useful fashion Of pockets in their gowns.
Pockets in the inside lining Of coats and
wraps he thinks would be good thing.
There are more purse snatchers abroad
this winter than ever were before. 1t is
partly owing to hard times, also partly
to woman's fashion Of carrying her
pocketbook in her hand.
The woman who would let her has
band beat her 30 long as he supports
her, however wretchedly, rather than
leave him and earn her own living, is
a very mean spirited creature indeed.
She deserves to be beaten black and
blue.
Miss Emma R. Steiner of New York is
one of the few thoroughly trained and
competent women orchestra conductors
of the world.
Miss Myra Ingalsby is school commits
sioner of the Second district Of Wash
;ngton county, N. Y.
: Here is an excellent way to invest
some money: If you have good large
sum, build cluster Of cottages in the
suburbs Of some large city, in spot Of
easy access to the city. Have the cot
tages small, with perhaps no more than
five or six rooms, but have them perfect
in every detail Of sanitation and modern
conveniences. Have little yard around
each, large enough for flower beds and
some shrubbery. Then rent or sell the
cottages to self respecting working wom-
en- They will rise up and call you
blessed. 1t is hard at present for self
supporting women who are alone to get
suitable homes. They could club to-
gether in twos and threes and make
ideal homes in such cottages.
ELIZA ARCHARD CONNER.