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on the pay roll under twelve, ranging in age from six years old and upward (with an average of perhaps nine), is about six percent. of the whole number of employees, there being some 400 in SIPS operatives over twelve. THE PERCENTAGE IS ABOUT THE SAME IN THE MILLS WORKED BY NORTHERN AND SOUTHERN CAPITAL, BUT THERE ARE ALMOST DOUBLE THE ACTUAL NUMBER IN TEN WORKED BY NOTHERN CAPITAL VISITED, THAN IN THIRTEEN RUN BY SOUTH ERN CAPITAI4-Zzf 10 124 Inquiries show that the evil is a growing one. In one of the oldest mills, the Aniston Manufactur- ing Company, which has been running for | nineteen years. the manager told me had | never been asked or obliged to take chill dren so young as at present. There used to be a law in Alabama, passed in 1889, | CD limiting the hous of work for women and children to eight, and the age at which children might enter a factory to | fourteen. THIS LAW WAS REPEALED IN 1895, AT THE INSTIGATION OF THE DWIGHT MILLS, OF CHICOPEE, MASS, NOW LOCATED AT ALABAMA CITY. WORKED ENTIRELY BY | NORTHERN CAPITAL. With the ex- | four I visited had been running over ten years: the average was five years' The bill that was subsequently, framed was similar to that upon which the ad- yocates of this humane measure desire legislation in other States. The provis- iona were:
 No child under the age of twelve to
 be employed in any factory unless in
 the case of a widowed mother or dis
 abled father depending wholly upon it for support No child under ten to be | employed under any circumstances. No child under the age of sixteen to
 be worked in factories between the
 hours of [ p. m. and a. m., or for
 more than sixty hours a week or
 eleven hours a day; and in one year
 from the passage of the bill no child to
 be employed wno could not read or
 write his or her own name and simple
 sentences in the English language. No
 child to work under the age of four
 teen unless he or she attend school for
 at least three months during the year,
 SIX weeks of which should be consecu-
 tive.
 The bill was endorsed in Birmingham | by the Board of Trade. the Woman's Club, the Jewish Womens Council, the Central Trades Council. representing thousands | of working men; the Alabama Education al Association. the Jefferson County Teachers Institute and a number of the most prominent educators and philantro- pists in the State.
 That the question was being thoroughly agitated and the movement assuming def initeness was indicated by the individual interest on the part of many of Alabama s brainiest men and women, who fearlessly | expressed their opinions on the evils of | the present system. The subject was dis- cussed from the point of view of the econ- | omist and from that of the moral. social. | humanitarian. Every argument was | brought forth for the need of protective 1 legislation for the h. sless children, and
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BY ANNIE kENDRIcK WALKER.

on the part of the press and little II any agitation on the part of either the mill owners or the friends of the bill.
 This was the situation that confronted
 Miss Ashby when she accepted the com
 mission of Samuel Gompers, president of the American Federation of Labor, with
 headquarters at Washington, D. c.
 Miss Ashby began her investigations in
 Montgomery, where, after conferring with
 the advocates of the bill, II was decided
 to frame a second bIn that should be pre- sented to the Legislature that would giv> more fully the number of children em- ployed in the mills and their condition.
 Before this bill was drawn up Miss Ash by visited twenty-four mills in Alabama, her investigations receiving the endorse ment of many prominent people from Bir- mingham who had become interested in the subject. s.-
 As a result of these Investigations she presented the following statistics:
 Tn the twenty-four mills visited there were some four hundred children, under twelve, working This would give the number in the forty-three mills in the State as between eight and nine hundred, and with the young children not regularly employed and paid, helping their brothers and sisters in the mill, the number would probably be nearer twelve hundred. These children are employed on an average Of eleven and three-quarters hours a day, or an average of sixty-six hours a week. having only half hour ito forty minutes break in the middle of the day. There is no law against night work, and six of the mills l visited had been working within year at night. Ony one was working still, and another one kept a night force at hand, giving only five days work a l~ at night did so mostly for twelve hours, some of them without break for rest or food. The children were employed on the night shift without regard ito age. One boy of eight had, found, been employed the previous year for forty nights and owned to being able to sleep little during the day. The percentage of these children
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The Oldest and Best.

SIS. S. is, a combination of roots ands herbs of great curative powers, and when taken into the circulation of poisons from the blood, without ,the least-shock orharm to1the system. lon the contrary, the general health begins to improve from the first dose, for s. s. s. is notonly blood purifier, but an excellent tonic, and strength ems and builds up the constitution while purging the blood of impuri- ties. S. S. s. cures all diseases of blood poison origin, Cancer, Scrofula, :Rheum ism, Chronic Sores and Ulcers, Eczema, Psoriasis, Salt Rheu1n, Herpes and similar troubles. and is an infai1ible cure and the only autidote forthat most horrible disease, Contagious Blood Poison.
 A record of nearly fifty years of successful cures is record to be proud of s. s. s. is more popular today than ever. It numbers its friends by the thousands. Our medical corres- pondence is larger than ever in the history of the medicine. Many write to thank us for the great good s. S. s. has done them, while others are seek ing advice about their cases. All letters receive prompt and careful attention. Our physicians have made a alile-loug studyof Blood and Skin Dis cases. and better understand such cases than the ordinary practitioner who makes speciality of no one disease. ~~> We are doing great N~ 3% good to u fl rim g NN> humanity through
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A[ABANKS CAMPAIGN AGAINST CHILD LABOR AS
 REVIEWED FROM RECENT REPORT ID COMMITTEE
Opposition to Child Labor Alabama Organized under Executive Com mie for the State and Legislation Directed to Protection
 of Children in the Mills and Factories of the State

the evils of unregulated child labor were shown by startling statistics
 When the bill was finally introduced in the House by MT. A. ]. Reilly, chairman of the committee on mines and manufac- lures, and in the Senate by MT. Hugh Nor row, the opposing forces were more de- termined than ever that 1t should be de- feated. It was the boast of the lobbyists that the bill would be smotnered in the committee, while the opposers of the bill resorted to every method of political trickery to prevent its discussion.
 Among the strong supporters of the bill was Rev. Mir Edgar G. Murphy. who spoke upon the subject. The Birmingham Woman's Club sent Mrs. Zack P Smith and Mrs. Robert Cunningham as its repre- sentatives and the bill was strongly en- dorsed by prominent women and organi- cations of women throughout the State.
 Mss Ashby addressed the Legislature giving only the facts that she. had se- cured by her personal investigation of the situation in Alabama.
 Col. J. M. Falkner was one of the strongest opponents of the bill although by own confession he had not thought of speaking before the committee until that | afternoon.
 | Within less than five minutes after the | committees went into executive session Ii was known that they had adversed the bill and refused to allow 1t to come be- fore either the Senate or the House, even without recommendation.
 An effort was made the following day for another hearing, with the request that the bill be referred to the committee on im- migration, and labor, but the bill was again adversed. In Miss Ashby's report she says: E
 ''It was openly stated to me and others subsequently that all the committees be- fore which the bill had appeared were al- ready fixed before any hearing had been had, so that the hearing of at least their own witnesses was an elaborate hoax" With the turning down of the child la bor bill by the Legislature the question became more widely discussed by the
The age-herald., 1901-07-28
A Spanish Priests Ordeal.
From the London Pail Mall Gazette.

From the London Pail Mall Gazette.
 There was executed at Granada few days ago a parish priest by the name of Anguta, for parricide committed in cir cumstances of exceptional cruelty and from sordid motives Before being hand ed over to tho executioner the murderer was solemnly degraded from his priestly character. The ceremony was awe-in- spring, and was performed in person by the bishop of Angiuta's own diocese of Jaen. The shivering wretch was taken before his bishop in complete priestly ceremonial vesture. the bishop with his own hands removing each robe or orna- ment singly, beginning with those last conferred at the pr.estly ordination and going in this way backward through the culprit's various stages toward tbe priesthood. As he removed the robes the bishop uttered aloud this formula. 'Angiuta We deprive thee of thy sacer- dotal vesture. and we degrade thee from all the honors, rights and privileges of the priesthood" The murderer was then covered with the black blouse of tbe condemned and handed over to the gar roter.
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GROCERIES.

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child labor, the regulation of which was frst attempted in this State in 1923 and 1S91-S, when bills to this effect were in troduced into the House of Representa- Hives by MT. Frank P. O'Brien of Birming- ham and were defeated in the Senate. Previous to this the Alabama Woman's Christian Temperance Union passed a resolution at It's annnial convention pro- testing against the employment of chill dren in factories and mills.
 Last autumn a bin was introduced into !. the Iegslature by MT. James Leith, at the 1nsttga1ion-of the Birmingham Trades Council This. bin was dismissed by the ! committee on mines and manufactures,
 but not without vigorous protest on the
 part of MT. A. J. Reilly of Jefferson and : chairman of the committee.
 Thereswas am indifference to the subject
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finally got the better of him, and he pro- ceeded to investigate. At the head of the tub was one of the patent sylin- drical waste pipe regulators that empty the tub by pulling up. After giving this slight pull he settled dreamily back into the soothing water, noticing that the water was slowly diminishing This in no way disturbed him, and in about an hour the attendant appeared, inquir- ing if he had had enough.
 'I guess I have" said he. I've soaked up about six inches of your gol darned water, and I reckon that'll about do for me"
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rhouqht Himself a Sponge.
n the Milwaukee Sentinel.

From the Milwaukee Sentinei.
 He arrived in Milwaukee yesterday tall. angular specimen of the inhabitants from the farms of northern Wisconsin. Travel stained and weary, he dropped into a Grand avenue barber shop and bath house for real city shave. While indulging in this luxury the barber paint ed in such glowing colors the wonder of their bath establishment that the rural visitor finally decided to go In for 1t if 1t broke him. Attaching himself to an attendant. he was meekiy led into won derfui room of tiled floors and wall. white enameled bath tubs and all the modern Improvements of plumbing.
 While the erluxuriousness of it all over came him for a while. his curiosity
The age-herald., 1901-07-28
TRUNKS.

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 3S-inch Zinc Trunk, sheet iron bot tom, good rollers; our $10 ' ca value, for. -. -. .....-.. 'OO 36-inch Zinc Trunk, sheet iron bot tom, good rollers, $9.00 q OQ value. :. ... =. =. ....... O.JO 36-inch flat top Trunk, two trays, linen lined, sheet iron bottom, with three hinges; $20 Trunk 1O NQ for. :. =. ... =. ..... IN.fO 34-inch Trunk, fiat top, two trays, linen lined throughout, sheet iron bottom, leather bound; 1I 10 was $20, att. -. ...... lIsHO 24-inch Packing Trunk, ex- 600 tra stout, good value. ....... OOC
The age-herald., 1901-07-28
Noises That Attract Snakes
From the London Science siftings.

\ rom the Lonuon science Sl1tlngS.
 It is curious fact that there are cer- tain kinds of noises which attract snakes For instance, the whirr of the moving machine instead of soaring these rep tiles, as might be supposed, seems both to allure and enrage them, and they almost invariably dart toward 1t, rear ing themselves in front of the machine. which, of course, promptly chops off their heads. In six months as many as 12o cobras have thus, been slaughtered on grass farm in India.
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Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1901-10-02
TEACHERS INSTITUTE.
Third And Last Days Session Interesting
Discussions On School Questions
A Successful Session.

The Anne Arundel Teachers institute
which convened in the Public School
building, Green street, on Monday. closed
its sessions today. The session was open.
ed this morning with Scripture reading
and singing by the Institute. Addresses
were made by q. Clinton Hanna and
H. L. Russell on Manual Training.
Mr.. Hanna's principle talk was on
verbs and their properties, and explained
to the teachers device which he thought
would materially assist them in teaching
the same, MIR. George w. Joy, Esq,
School Examiner tor St. Mary's county,
favored the Institute with very able
paper on the ''Value of School Studies. :"
He said that the efforts OF the present
day were to make the curriculum fit for
the child, so as best TO develop it moral
ly. intellectually and physically.
He classified these studies as disciple
nary, utility and culture studies. Mr..
Joy said, in part 1--WE are so accus-
toned in matters educational to raise the
question OF utility at every step. to in
qaire anxiously the money value of this
or that study, and to ask how each
branch Of knowledge will contribute to
our getting on in the world, that we
have practically lost sight of the fact
that there is often a supreme value in
mere possession, without any thought OF
conversion into practical account; that an
requirement often serves its highest pur-
pose as source OF iconlemplative delight.
"What account are we to render of
the paintings which hang on our walls,
OF the ornaments that stand on our man
tells ? Are we to become dealers in pic
tuIes and brio a-brac in order to realize
the value OF our art possessions ! The
noblest value of such art treasures lies
in their possession and enjoyment; that
they serve to delight is their sufficient
vindication. What is said of material
possessions is equally true OF those intel
lectual treasures which the mind Acquires
through the pursuit of certain culture
studies. In the words OF Mr.. John 7.
White, "a poem is neither commodity
nor an instrument, but Its subtle spirit
enters into the very structure and fiber OF
the soul, endowing it with cerenity OF
poise, while as work OF literary art, 1t
is perennial source OF pleasure.
At the conclusion of MIR. Joyce's adj
dress the teachers repaired to the Manual
training Department, where they were
instructed in an interesting address by
Mr.. G.. Clinton Hanna. Mr.. +. Eugene
Wathen made some very practical re-
marks to the teachers, and endeavored
impress upon their minds the neces-
sily OF teaching patriotism and good
government; that one OF the prime re-
quisites OF the public school was to fit
the boys and girls to become good citi-
zens. There seems to be growing
interest in the Teachers Institute and
the one just held will doubtless be pro-
ducive of much good.
Tomorrow the colored teachers institute
will begin two days session in Mount
Moriah A. NJ. +. Church, Franklin street
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1901-10-02
The Annapolis Boat Club Entertained

Mrs. Herman Theisz, assisted by her
sister, Miss Herget, OF Baltimore, and
Miss Annie Hutchinson. of this city, gave
the members OF the Annapolis Boat Club
a treat in the way OF an oyster supper
last evening at the Boat House on Spa
Creek. The menu consisted of oysters
in every style, tomatoes. slaw, sour pota-
toes, coffee, chocolate, &c. During the
evening colored quartet sat out on the
beautiful porch OF the club house and en-
tertained those present with selection
OF their latest songs, accompanied with
string music. The members present
were: John A. Hutchinson. A. I. Brady,
!. b Dexter, John r. Strange, w. G.
Gott, VIM. f. Holidayoke, VIM. Field
meyer, Chas. H. . Berry, Jas. H. Har-
rington, James Busch, Merrill Stone and
others. The Club will give another de-
lightful supper at an early date. The
Annapolis Boat Club was organized in
July last, and is located on Spa Creek at
the foot of Shipwnght street. on the
property of MIR. Robert Moss. 1t can
be truly said, there IS not prettier little
Club House or location for scenery,
swimming or boating on that creek. than
the one now occupied by the Annapolis
Boat Club. The officers of the club are
President, H. Theisz; Vice-President w.
M. Brady; Treasurer, Jas. H. Harring-
ton; Secretary, John K. Strange. The
club has about twenty FIVE members,
and is now preparing to add a gymna-
sium tor the benefit OF its members
throughout the winter months. The An
napolis Club has bright future and
through its efficient officers bids fair to a
successful career.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1901-10-02
Report Of City Health officer,

DIR. John Ridont. City Health Officer.
reports IL deaths in Annapolis during
September, as follows White, s; coll
ored, 6. For the same period last year
the number OF deaths reported was I6-a
decrease of 5. Number OF births report
ed during September was Is. including
II colored and white. The above is as
reported to the health officer during the
month Of September, who earnestly calls
the attention of all physicians in the city
to the requirements OF the City Code and
the State Law, not only in regard to
above statistics. but also TO requirements
in regard to reporting Immediately all
contagious diseases and enforcing the
sirictest quarantine in order to especially
protect the children in our public schools.
More than goo children can be protect
ed only by strict observance of the these
requirements by all responsible parents
and guardians as well as physicians.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1901-10-02
The Dime Savings Bank.

The Dime Savings Bank which has
fitted up the building on Main street,
next TO Worthington & Cos drug store.
will not be ready for business for several
days yet, owing TO the delay in reeeiv-
ing the necessary counters and railing.
The object of the Dime Savings Bank is
to encourage habits OF saving and econo-
my, where the smallest amount will be
received on deposit. A neat little metal
bank is furnished every depositor to take
home in which they can deposit their
dimes, nickels and pennies. When the
amount OF one dollar or more is deposit
ed in the home bank it is taken to the
banking house, where book is given
and the amount entered therein. The
system has been inaugurated in every
town and city in this and other states
and has proved very successful.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1901-10-02
SCHLEY IS CONFIDENT.
He Expects a Verdict Of Vindioation By
The Court Of Inquiry-The Admis-
sions Of Some Of The Wit
nesSes Before The
Court

Admissions made by witnesses called
by the Navy Department, which will be
confirmed and supplemented by evidence
furnished by his own witnesses, make
Rear-Admiral Schley confident that he
will receive full virdica,ion from the
Court OF Inquiry which is investigating
his conduct during the war with Spain.
The admissions thus tar made by wit
nesses are
?. The conduct OF Rear-Admiral Schley
off Cienfuegos There was no unneces-
sary delay on the part of the Flying
Squadron in endeavoring TO ascertain il
the Spanish feet lay within this harbor.
The feet left for Santiago within three
hours after Commodore Schley had salts
fed himself that the Spanish squadron
was not in Cieniuegos.
?. Slow progress made in the voyage
TO Santiago The testimony generally
shows that the sea was rough and the
wind high on the afternoon OF May 25th
aud the morning of May 10th. Further
more, the Eagle was half full OF water,
and it was necessary to slow down in
order that she might keep up with the
fleet.
3. The retrograde movement The
collier Merrimac became a great source
OF embarrassment, her machinery sus-
tanned damage Immediately after arrival
of Santiago. Though the sea was not
rough, there was heavy swell on the
afternoon of May 26th and May 27lh,
which made coaling dangerous. When
the squadron met the scouts. the auxil-
larry cruiser Yale did not inform the
Brooklyn that the Spanish ships were at
Santiago,
q. The bombardment of the Colon:
The squadron was directed by signal
from Commodore Schley to attack the
Colon at a range OF 1000 yards. COM
modore Schley was not responsible for
the failure of the captains OF the fleet to
obey the signal.
5. Blockade of Santiago The block.
ade maintained by the Flying Squadron
was no different in respect ot distances
than that enforced by Rear-Admiral
Sampson upon his arrival. Rear-Admiral
Higginson and Commander Harber testi-
fed that the distance ranged from two
miles in the daytime. This evidence con-
tradicts Rear-Admiral Simpsons charge
that the ships retired at night IS miles
from Santiago.
6. The Brooklyn's loop Lieutenant
Commander Heilner, of the Texas, testi-
fed that the distance separating the
Brooklyn and Texas during the Brook
lyn's celebrated turn was between 100
and $50 yards. The chart signed by all
the navigators gave the distance as 600
yards. Lieutenant-Co Commander Heilner
acknowledged that the chart was not
correct, an admission concurred in by
counsel for the Navy Department.