under our constitution they have
the right to do so.

In 1884, there were 4,915 women teaching in the State, and
1,936 men. The average monthly wages of women was $32.85,
and of men, $40.70. There are at present twelve women
holding the office of county superintendent of public
schools in the State. In 72 counties the office is filled by
men. Thus, of the 84 organized counties of the State,
one-seventh of the school superintendents are women, who
generally prove to be competent and efficient, and the
number elected is increasing.

In one county, Harper, a woman holds the office of county
clerk. A young woman was recently elected to the office of
register of deeds, in Davis county. It is conceded that
these two offices can very appropriately be filled by women;
and now that the movement has begun, no doubt the number of
those elected will increase at recurring elections. Already,
in numerous instances, women are employed as deputies and
assistants in these and other public offices.

The participation of women in school elections and their
election to membership of school district boards, are
resulting in a steady growth of sentiment in favor of woman
suffrage, generally. It is seen that in the decision of
questions involving the proper maintenance of schools, and
the supplying of school apparatus, women usually vote for
liberal and judicious expenditures, and make faithful school
officers. Their failures are not those of omission, as is so
frequently the case with men holding these offices. If they
err in judgment, it is from a lack of that business
information and experience which women as non-voters have
had little opportunity to acquire, but which, under our
Kansas system is now rapidly being supplied.

Among the influences tending to increase the suffrage
sentiment in Kansas, may be mentioned those growing out of
the active part women are taking in the discussion of
political, economical, moral and social questions, through
their participation in the proceedings of the Woman's
Christian Temperance Union, the State Temperance Union, the
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