Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1907-06-13

and compensation so that men ana
women would receive like remuner'
alton for like service It would be an
achievement that would bring a prop
er reward for her labor. It would be
found that in the same line of work
in many instances women would re-
ceive more and men less than they
do now-with the fixed standard that
men are always paid more than wo-
men for equal work. This unequal
pay has led governments, state and
national, and private business enter
prises into the employment OF many
women, who as rule accomplish
more and demand less than men.
They are prompt and absolutely relia-
BILE in the discharge Of duties assigned
them, without questioning the impor.
lance or necessity of them. In conse.
quence men are constantly threaten.
ing rebellion against the employment
of women on the ground that women
can do nothing for the perpetuation Of
individual or party supremacy, be-
cause they cannot vote or participate
in political log-rolling.
do not believe that the organiza-
ton of women's political clubs ever
materially aided any party. They are
not by nature fitted for the work ex-
pected Of political clubs. No self-re-
specting woman could or would en-
gage In canvassing city wards in the
interests Of any party candidate, local
or otherwise. Their power lies in
different direction.
Women, like men, are always am.
bilious to fill the petty Offices Of any
to which they belong and
are too jealous of each other to fol.
low the lead of any one woman. They
are not logical and are rarely well in.
'ormed on the questions which enter
INTO all political campaigns. They
'annot discuss anything without al.
owing personal preferences and pre-.
udices to enter the discussion. In the
tvalry for election to the Offices Of
ocieties of women everyone has wit.
lessed with much regret unseemly
crambles and ignoble schemes that
would disgrace even political /dema.
ogue. frequently these contests, as
q mems societies, have resulted in
he elevation of the least eligible, be.
ause women of true ability will not
End themselves to intrigue and dis.
onorable means for advancement
1t should be the ambition of every
oman to be well informed an all sub.
'cts, especially those bearing upon
omestic and political economy. She
Mould be able to give legitimate rea-
ons for her opinions and to defend
lem with dignity and intelligence.
retensions, unsupported by actual
nowledge, will affect little in the
after of conversion to ones views or
ducing a following. Brainy women
q apt to be too assertive to accom-.
ish their desires or create an en-.
usiasm for any cause they espouse.
omen are too honest and too frank
cope with men in the science and
anipulation of politics.
We believe that woman's greatest
'ength and influence lies In her tact.
mess and intuitions. She may be-
atified by seeing her opinions ap.
opriated and manfully defended
divided she makes no sign of recog.
ion of them, for few men will ad.
t that they are the least impressed
any theory or suggestion advanced
woman.
The women who have welded the
st powerful influence over the mas.
full minds of the world have claimed
minimum, been the most reticent
the least in evidence in the vic.
les scored. Their keen perceptive
ulties and intuitive knowledge of
nan nature are heaven-born gifts,
the women who have cultivated
Sc gifts and have filled the posi-.
Is of devoted wives have had the
measurable qualification of knowing
y had rendered valuable aid to (
ir husbands In the realization Of
Ir ambitions by the judicious exer.
} Of them.
Believes Negroes Innocent.
Washington, June 12.-The exami.
on of Major Penrose in command
the negro troops stationed at
wnsville, Tex, on August 10, when
town was Shot up" and Captain
kiln of Company G, 25th infantry,
sumed nearly the entire time Of
senate committee on military af-
Tuesday. Major Penrose reas.
ed his opinion that the negro
ps were innocent and that citt
had done the shooting. He be-
ID the shells of Springfield car
res were scattered in the streets
rider to place the blame upon the
ers.
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