ABSTRACT

On the day when these pages are in the hands of our readers the women of Washington Territory will enter into full possession of their electoral right. The House of Representatives passed the Bill by an overwhelming vote last autumn, the Senate ratified it on November 14th. Governor William A. Newell, signed the Bill on November 22nd with a gold pen given him for the purpose by the ladies of Olyrnpia, and the event was celebrated wifch ringing of bells and firing of cannon. Tbe first election in which the women will vote will be next November.