The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1898-09-11
WoMEN HERE, THERE. EVERYWHERE

Miss Alice Shaw Of Chicago maintains a pri-
vate hospital for animals in that city. She
makes a special business of treating and caring
for dogs and Angora cats. combining the duties
Of physician and nurse in her work. She loves
animals dearly and has made a great success
of her work. Her maternal grandfather and
his son were veterinary surgeons in London,
and her mother was formerly a trained nurse
in a London hospital. The young woman's hos
pital is well equipped with porcelain baths. up
to-date operating tables. and conches for
thinks that women are admirably adapted to
this work, as they are more tender by nature
than, men, and the animals appreciate their
gentle care Just as much as men DO.
A Georgia woman. thrown upon her W re-
sources. has hit on a novel plan for earning her
daily bread. She takes care Of graves. asspm-
ing the responsibility of keeping cemetery lots
In order with wcll-trimmcd grass and walks.
Truly the women of the South are progress
ing. Elkton. Nd, boasts the only woman bank
President in the country, She is Mrs. Jacob
Tome. and she has Just been elected President
of the National Bank of Elkton, having been
President OF the Cecil National Bank of Port
Deposit for some time.
Mrs. e. Shaw Colclcuth has travelled 10000
miles by land and sea in less than a year. Re-
Gently Q dinner was given in her honor by two
native Fill PrincesSeS. the guests being Wnlte
Nv - F's'N
and well educated.
In Western Australia they push the equality
of the sexes to n conclusion that would satisfy
even Mrs. Lille DeverauN Blake and other
very ardent equal Fighters. There the men
folks act on the principle that II women de-
mand mems privileges they must take with
them mems responsibilities. Accordingly, n
bench OF magistrates have charged n woman
with deserving her husband. and what Is more.
they have sent her to prison Tor Il month pc
cause she steadfastly refused e. contribute 70
the domestic comfort Of her life partner, A
philosopher once remarked that human beings
should have q care for what they wished, Tor
equal rights sisterhood had better take warn
ing from their Australian cousin =. plight or
they may get more than they desire IN the way
OF equality.
London's wheelwomen and wheelmen are
perturbed on account of a proposed in
crease In the premiums on tho insur-
ance policies of cyclists. There have been
An alarming number OF fatal cycling acci-
dents OF late. and the men say that they have
all been due TO the reckless riding OF women.
On the other hand, tho women declare that the
INDUCED in 10y men; and SO IL goes. Authprl-
ties agree that the men do scorclil more than
the women, but that they do not dodge under
the noses oh horses and fly around corners like
the women do.
Mrs. Emily Warren Roebling. wife Of Col.
Washington A. IRdebllng Of Brooklyn bridge
fame, is attaining distinction as a lecturer on
topics nteresting TO club women. Mrs. Roebling
first came to public notice through the remarks
made by the Mayor at the opening core
monies Of the bridge in May. 1888. when he
paid a high tribute 70 the wonderful aid she
had given 10 her husband, Slle went 70 Denver
a s representative Of tlle Monen'A NATIONAL