New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-11-01
MISS MKEEN PRESIDENT.
SHE DEFEATS MRS. FIELD BY LARGE
MAJORITY AT NEW-JERSEY FEEDER
ALTON THE CHILD LABOR EVIL.

Miss Mary McKeen Of Camden the candidate Of
she South Jersey Women's Clubs was Yesterday
elected president Of the New-Jersey State Fedora
tior Of Wcmon's Clubs by vote of ll2 TO g over
her opponent, Mrs A. q. Field. of East Orange the
candidate of tho northern clubs. The election and
she campaign preceding 1t formed the most stir
ring episode i'm the history Of the Jersey federation
The election postponed till noon TO accommo-
date the delegates from the South. who could not
arrive till late. like courtesy was extended to
The Teachers club which was called TO the polls
last instead Of first. as usual in order TO allow
the delegates from that organization To arrive in
fun force.
Just before the tellers reported Mrs John T.. Scud-
der asked that applause be Withheld as the results
became known. There might be- persons present
who would be satisfied with the election and il
they expressed their dissatisfaction would be UNI
pleasant Tor the candidates. However when Miss
McKeens majority was announced. a surrepiitious
ripple OF handclaps did break out for a second.
There We're fewer surprises about the election a.
a whole than had been anticipated. II had been
rumored. Tor instance. that a nomination would
he made from the floor 10 offset Mrs. Andrew J
NeWberry. the only candidate the ticket But
as Mrs Newberry had the support OF both factions
the dark horse which good many women were
looking for remained I'm -aciusOn. Mrs Newbarry
Easseected by l44 votes. The other officers elect
I'd were: Mrs A. b. Endicott. of Atlantic City: sec
ond vice-president. Miss a. Tichenor. Of Newark.
third Yice-Tiesident: Miss Ellen Mecum. OF Salem.
fourth nice-pre~ideni: Miss Charlotte futile of
Newark. recording secretary; Mrs. Stewart Harris
horn, Of 0rause corresponding secretary: Miss
Belle Snyder. of Montclair. treasurer.
drs Emily r. Williamson. eN-president of the
State Federation. who stirred the women by her
remarks Child Labor" urged the federation
TO appoint committee to investigate the subject
and report AZ the next convention.
There are four points upon which in particular
We need your cooperation she said-"absolute
Prohibition Of child labor under certain age:
about to begin Work. and IN increase in the appTo
grafton for factors. Inspection which will permit
Dor OF an The Northern and Central states Poverty
anc che factory inspectors combine 10 defeat the
laws parents fasify the ages Of their children. ana
the latter are forbidden 10 state their correct
ages But physical fitness gives the whip hand to
the inspector. Why Is il not used? The board Of
factory inspectors in New-Jersey is mostly a dead
letter Il has seen tit TO let nearly two thousand
factories pass without inspection but has reported
o. them. and reported faVorably,
las chairman OF the executive committee OF the
State Board Of Chdren's Guardians. continued
Mrs. Williamson, Il noticed that requests for boys
were received from glass factories all over the
were wanted by the glass blowers. and that the
Latter |ere ge'tbe children from private insitI
took the trouble 10 inquire what they wanted
work out their little lives Oh my friends. IL YOU
could those children at noon and out of hours
hide them-you would feel you must be up and do
Ing TO beg the legislature TO prevent a. In an
Elizabeth cigar factory where between three hum
dred and four hundred hands are employed. about
tried again and again TO stop IL. but can't. They
have brought only hearsay evidence into the courts,
and when YOU fight child labor you must have facts.
IN Trenton Of the 28) employees in one cigar fac
tory nearly all children OF ten. who work for
81 cents a dav o make the cigars that are sold
al from 50 10 81 box. Last year the Lord bill was
passed permitting the Governor 10 appoint fac
cory inspector 10 work outside Of the board-a
woman, il he saw ft-but appropriation was
made. When the legislature cOnvenes on January
g. we hope get bill passed making the requisite
and also making II obligatory on the
Governor appoint a woman
Il was said yesterday At the Federation that Miss
PhflbroolI the attorney Of the Legal AID AssOca-
zion OF New Jersey. is mentioned prominently for
Ehe ONCE Of woman inspector.