New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-11-08

Lcgislatlon?" Others who entered into the dis
cussion were Mrs. Washington Roebling and
Miss Anna Maxwell Jones. Mrs. Hans 5. Beat
tie Of New-York in considering The Bust
ness Woman from Social standpoint" as
serted that in the evolution Of the new woman
the society woman has become a business
woman She invests her money prOftably. takes
up special methods Of training in finance.
studies the possibilities OF future dividends and
knows the difference between mortgage and
transfer Of real estate The tax the strength
of business women curtails sociability.
Mrs Gay. Of the West Chester Woman's Club.
said that the successful homemaker must have
business methods of order and system.
BUSINESS WOMEN.
Although the topic Of business Women" was
not reached until o'clock yesterday. the audience
never lost interest in the papers and the spirited
discussion that followed. Mrs. Florence Stowen.
president Of the Looking Forward club. was the
chairman. and introduced her subject 10y speaking
on the Cuisines Woman from Her own Stand
point" She explained the principal qualifications
Of tho best type Of the American business woman
as follows she IS earnest and seeks the work
best suited her abilities; she gives prompt at
tenton to every part Of hcr business for She feels
that TO he honest and happy she must give her
best service; work with its unonding monotony and
hardshiIs. does not make her slave she said
that there IS a golden rule iu business as well
in morals and the reward is sure. Let the bust
ness woman treat the interests Of her employer
with neglect and be cares littlc for her Interest;
let her look upon his gain her own. and even
against his viii he gives her promotion and OPP
portunitv The business woman must show her
good sense by failing 20 demand court"sios as a
tribute TO her sex. Hey personality. stronger than
mans and of,entnes combined with much ex-
ecutive ability. enhances her value IN certain lines
Of business above that Of men.
Mrs Edwin Knowles Of the Chiropcan Club Of
Brooklyn. spoke ON the Trials and Temptations o.;
our Business Woman" She said.
The tr.ais and temptations q the business
woman are much the same RS mos. when 9 1!i
round her sister. TIE professional woman me
wnite light Of publicity shines upon her almost
therefore escapes with less criticism.
Undoubtedly one OF her trials must le the palm
from her own SIX. Her manner Is 80 ORION VII.
fully msconstsuel II She IS seifpoised and reliant
gentle she is criod weak spirited. Ih'n, again, II
q woman accepts her businf ss AS sraehtior-
, TTg os al bnT th ,irIir scn Sow /; sarcy
must be severe trial TO he called masculine and.
mndrrstand finance figures banking. can buy and
sell goods. convey propcrty-in idct perform an
sess one sneie masculine trai To Doe clear head
ed cool straightforward and husincss.ikc is not an
joint possession. The sooner that truth is cknowi-
edged the sooner will the path OF iAc business
earthly reason why woman should not compel man
TO receive her or an equal footing ana chaicnse
near future when there VIII be no son n me hnsi-
The business woman has her pride also. and IS
frequently wrecked either on the Scyha of dress
or the Charyhl us Of debit Her society rival looks
that she is driven to imitation through sheer envy
While doporng her oxtravaganoe one can haTdIy
is. after all only woman. and It is pretty hard
not 70 be IS near a thing Of beauty as 'ircum-