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Show ARAD1SE FOftSUFFRAQISTS. Where Wotnon Knjnj Almost the Hrae RlRhts s Mem. From the earliest period the Ice landlc woman has enjoyed distinct in dividuality. The wife has .always held tho place of an equal with her hupbanl in mattcr-s pertaining to the home. Itl the old days she wore a bracelet-, from which hung the lnsignin of officii her keya and purse. Now that she has laid aside the gold wristband, these aignti-oant aignti-oant household accoutrements are carried In the dress pocket; but they are hers, nevertheless. Icelandic women, says Answers, vo'." 5n all church and parish matters, and, as the church and state, are combined, this is in reality a civic privilege. They also have full municipal sufTruge. but as yet cannot vote upon matters per-tabling per-tabling to commerce nor' for members of parliament, though there is a Ktrong sentiment abroad in favor of giving them these additional advantages. Women take part In many political meetings, and talk upon all political subjects. During the althing .session .great numbers of the most intelligent women of the capital city are in con stant attendance, For some years there hnH,exibted a political society of women, and when momentous .questions .ques-tions affecting their interests are before be-fore the legislative body large meeting are called and addressed by women, setting set-ting forth their claims. |