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Omaha daily bee., 1903-03-08
j. L. BRANDEIs & SONS.
make them popular.
Difficulties to BE Overcome.


Three great needs stood in the way OF
reaching the children: The lack of laws
governing child labor, which prevented ac-
cess to thousands of children; the lack OF
laws that would compel parents to keep
their children in school, and the lack of
proper methods of dealing with Juvenile
offenders. In a few states child labor,
compulsory education and Juvenile court
laws had been enacted, with results most
promising and for the extension of these
reforms the Los Angeles biennial pledged
the support of nearly 100000 women. Re-
turning from that meeting, the various
state federations again set to work extend
| ing their requests wherever it seemed eX-
! pedent to include educative measures that
they deemed advisable, always with view
to prevention as well as reform.
In response to an inquiry sent out three
weeks ago by the editor of the Woman's
Club department of The Bee to the cor
responding secretaries of the various fed
erations in the General Federation as to
| the extent to which these federations were
| endeavoring to influence legislation in their
respective states, and the nature OF the
measures for which they were working, the
/ following replies have been received up to
date, though there are still several fedora
tions engaged in pushing important legis-
/ lative measures that have not as yet been
/ heard from, and that are, no doubt, waiting
to learn the outcome OF their efforts.
FederatIOns that Are Busy.
! Among these are Massachusetts,, New
] York. Illinois, Georgia, Wisconsin Colo
rado, Indiana, Michigan, South Dakota and
others having some of the most active
federations in the General Federation.
/ for the passage of & child labor bill, which
was defeated, in spite of its deplorable
necessity, has but too recently attracted
attention from every quarter Of the land
| to need any repetition.
In Illinois a determined struggle is in
progress for the passage OF a child labor
bill framed by the club women of the state,
and during the last week representatives
OF the various clubs, with representatives
OF the Chicago Labor union, have visited
Springfield in its interest
Child labor, juvenile court, compulsory
education, travelling library, bills and
measures asking the establishment OF in
dustrial reform schools, the incorporation
OF manual training and domestic science
and household economics into the curricu-
lum of public schools, or the establish
ment of these branches in state universi-
ties, are being urged in most Of the states
while several are interesting themselves
or contemplate preparing measures regard
ing women's property rights, TO be pre-
sented in another year. This is particu-
larly true in the south.
In the following paragraphs will be found
a synoptical review Of the work undertaken
and accomplished in the several states
being condensed from replies received By
The Bee:
Alabama
The Alabama Federation. OF Women'l
/ J Clubs, numbering about 1880 women, helC
Omaha daily bee., 1903-03-08

cigarette law 1t has absolutely rejected,
however, the bill for compulsory education
which was called an omnibus bill because
It included too much. The legislative com
mittee of the federation has planned to ar
range a bill for compulsory education
which will be presented to the board and
to the state meeting next fall, and then
to the clubs for positive ratification. 1t is
expected to have this bill In form that
will receive the endorsement Of the legis-
lature. The federation will also take up
any of the other bills advocated by it that
may fail to pass this winter
North Carolina.
The North Carolina federation has been
instrumental in the passage OF several bills
recently, among them one regulating child
labor and another providing for reform
school The federation includes about 225
women.
Nebraska.
While the Nebraska federation has not
directly prepared any legislative measures
this year, II is giving its endorsement and
support to at least four bills, and club
women throughout the state are endeavor-
ing to influence the Legislators from their
respective districts, that they may pass.
The first providing for more equitable prop
erty rights for women, has been prepared
by the Nebraska Suffrage association; the
second provides for a more adequate pure
, food law; another provides for court for
juvenile offenders, and is being prepared
by the State Board of Charities and Cor
rection, and another asks an increase OF
$4,000 in the appropriation for conducting
the work OF the State Travelling Library
commission. Nebraska is indebted to the
H. ataaf an
which was created two years ago, largely
as the result OF their efforts. The fedora
tion has approximately 1000 members
Ohio.
The Ohio federation is taking no active
part, in legislative work this year, but is
agitating for art and domestic science work.
The establishment OF the State Normal
school was largely due to the work Of the
federation.
Club women OF the various sections Of
Oregon were interested in nine legislative
measures, fve OF which have been passed.
One is an act regulating the employment
Of children under certain ages; another
asks an appropriation of S5OO.O0 for the
Lewis and Clark fair; another asks an ap-
| preparation OF 5000 for the Oregon HIS
| torical society; another authorizes library
| tax in cities Of certain class, and a htth
| provides for a matron In the penitentlary'
| The following bills failed to pass: One
| providing for the transportation OF insane
| patients by asylum attendants; another
J providing for reformation Of truant and
| incorrigible minors; an act establishing
/ State Board OF Charities and Correction In
Oregon. and an act providing for the es-
| tablshment OF a school for the feeble
minded children Of the state. The federation
| has a membership OF 1889 women.
PennEyIvHnla.
| The Pennsylvania federation, including
J Il, 100 women, is preparing two bills 70 be
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The Ohio federation is taking no active
part, in legislative work this year, but is
agitating for art and domestic science work.
The establishment Of the State Normal
school was largely due to the work OF the
federation.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-03-08
BOSTON STORE.

a special session in Montgomery the first
week of February, working with the state
legislature, which passed it's bill regulating
child labor. Its bill providing for an ap-
preparation for a boys reformatory has
passed the house, with prospects of passing
the senate also Other measures for which
the federation is working are: Free
scholarships for the Montevallo Girls In
dustrial school; ways and means for sup
porting a travelling library; educational
qualifications for county school superin-
tendents; the appointment Of women on
school boards; the decoration of school
rooms and the promotion of the study Of
domestic science and household economics.
California.
The California federation has presented
two bills to the present legislature, one
providing for a court for juvenile offenders
in the larger cities, which has gone to the
governor for signing, and another asking
the appropriation of $4,000 to establish a
chair of forestry in the State university,
which has not yet passed both houses.
The club women of the Sacramento valley
are asking an appropriation for an indus
trial school for girls, which also has the
endorsement Of the federation. The Cali
fornia federation numbers S,927 women and
127 clubs.
Connecticut.
The Connecticut federation, numbering
ifty-three clubs, has succeeded in having a
bill passed providing for the equal
guardianship of children by the father and
mother The federation is now co-operat-
ing with the State Board of Education for
the passage OF two educational bills, one
fpr
and another for trained supervision of the
county schools. 1t is also cooperating
with the Connecticut Congress Of Mothers
in an effort TO secure a court for Juvenile
| offenders.
The Iowa federation expects to present a
bill regulating child labor to the coming
session of its legislature. Such bill is
being urged by the women and will doubt
| less be presented. The last session of the
| legislature passed a compulsory education
| bill prepared by the federation and the
previous legislature created the library
commission as per bill advocated by the
state federation. the travelling library law
J being the result Of the federations work
\ for the same.
The law raising the age OF consent from
| 12 to Is years was the result Of a bill pre-
sented by the federation, except that the
age was not made as high as that advo-
Gated by the women. The federation in
| eludes 265 clubs.
/ Kansas.
The Kansas federation and the local clubs
have been Instrumental in preparing and
In assisting in the preparation Of several
bills which are now in the legislative COM
49, dot 10 1
settled. One provides for the introduction
of manual training into the public schools
another regulating child labor; another FOL
placing the girls Industrial or reform sehoo
at Beloit under civil service management
| aud another providing that q woman shAl
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presented to the legislature. The first is a
child labor bill, prohibiting child labor
under 16 years, doing away with night
labor and compelling school attend--'ce at
least 20 per cent of the session. Tie seq
ond bill provides for a school Of rOrestTr
in the state. Much public interest has been
aroused by the first bill and it's prospects
OF passing are very favorable. The passage
of the second bill is doubtful.
Tennessee.
The Tennessee federation has presented
a compulsory education bill and has given
its endorsement and support to bills pro-
viding for a state library commission and
another regulating child labor. The fed
Grafton includes about 800 women.
Texas.
The Texas federation has not and will
present no formal bills this year, but
through it's influence, more than any other
agency, the Travelling Library commission
was secured and extended the women's
dormitory at the State university was Sc
cured and a number of other important
measures passed.
Utah.
The Utah federation has membership Of
about 1000 women, who have outlined or
are anticipating the presentation Of meas
ures providing for the establishment of the
kindergarten as a part of the regular school
course; the erection Of a school Of domestic
science in connection with the University
OF Utah; the passage Of an anti-clgarette
law providing for the punishment Of boys
and youths under the age of is who use
tobacco; a bill preventing boys Of tender
years from entering saloons and gambling
houses and bill providing for the care Of
neglected children this last having or
siginated with Captain Wood of the Saliva
tion Army. The strength and influence
Of the federation promises to result
in the passage of the majority of the
measures,
Washington.
The Washington federation has a mem
bership Of 1900 women, through whose ef-
forts the state has provided travelling
library commission. An additional appTo-
priation for continuing the work is neces-
sary and the women are lending their ef-
forts to that end this winter. The fedora
tion legislative committee has presented a
bill making II a crime for a man 10 desert
his family. The Woman's Reading club,
aided by other clubs Of the state,
is working for the passage of a
manual training bill, making manual
training compulsory in the public
schools OF towns and cities Of over 10000
population. II has been announced that
any measure introduced for the protection
OF forests in the state will receive the
| support Of the club women.
Inactive FederHtiOns.
Among the states where club women have
undertaken no legislative work are Mon
tana and Virginia. where no federations
| exist. Other states that are working for
| nothing this year are; Rhode Island, mem
bership 1,46O; South Carolina, membership
/ .727; New Jersey. membership. 5000, and
| North Dakota, membership 500.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-03-08
J. L. BRANDEIs & SONS. BOSTON STORE.

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j. L. BRANDEIs & SONS.

accompany other women to state hospitals
or penitentiary. The federation has a mem
bershp Of about 1000 women.
Kentucky.
The Kentucky federation, including 5000
women, has secured the passage or bill
providing for the establishment of free
Libraries and reading rooms in cities of the
third, fourth, fifth and sixth classes. Nine
public Libraries have reported securing as
sistance from their municipal authorities
under this provision. The federation edu>
cational committee has prepared a bill to
present to the coming session of the legis-
lature asking for school suffrage for women
throughout the state, as has already been
granted women in cities of the second class,
1t is also expected to present bill provid-
! ing for forest reservations.
Maine.
The Maine federation, including some
thing over 1000 women, has presented to
its Legislature a request for a sufficient
appropriation to the Department Of For
estry to enable it to regularly employ a
trained forester who shall give his entire
time to the study of Maine forestry ana
the spread of practical information regard
ing it; also that an appropriation be made
for the maintenance of a department OF
forestry in the Maine university.
Minnesota.
The Minnesota federation, including 7,54s
women, has presented a bill for the es-
tablishment of a permanent state art COM
mission, the object OF which shall be to
advance the interests of the fine arts and
to develop the influence Of art in education
and TO foster the introduction OF art in
|
Of the federation that legislation for the
Minnesota forest reserve was secured, In
1901. In 1902 this bill was Incorporated
in the Morris bill, passed by congress in
1902, and provides for the opening of the
reservation for settlement, but reserves
some of the most beautiful islands ana
points, about 1000 acres, for a park in
! which to preserve a little of the virgin pine.
1t further provides that upon 200,0 900 acres,
classified as pine lands, the pine shall be
cut under forestry regulations, Five per
/ cent of it shall be left standing for seeding
purposes and the reforestratiOn to be cared
1 for by the National Bureau OF Forestry, to
I constitute, when congress shall have ap>
! propriated a sum to purchase 1t from the
/ Indians, a national forest reserve.
Mississippi.
The Mississippi federation has prepared a
/ bill governing child labor to be presented
at the coming session Of the legislature.
! The clubs have aroused public sentiment
and the prospects for the passage OF the
/ measure are good The federation has a
membership OF about $50.
J Missouri.
The Missouri federation, including about
! 400 women, has endorsed legislative bills
! this winter for compulsory education, anti
! cigarette state library commission, exten-
sion Of the probation law and juvenile
courts Though the bills have not yet been
passed the legislature is favorable TO the
! bills for the state library commission and
juvenile courts, possibly. also. the anti
Omaha daily bee., 1903-03-08
PennsyIvanIa.

The Pennsylvania federation, including
Il.7O0 women. Is preparing two bills 70 be
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The Alabama Federation. OF Women,
Clubs. numbering about 1880 women. helS
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Mississippi.

The Mississippi federation has prepared
bill governing child labor to be presented
at the coming session of the Legislature
The clubs have aroused public sentiment
and the prospects for the passage Of the
measure are good The federation has a
membership Of about 800.
The Newark journal., 1903-05-29
senantionnI Cnae.

Aston, Mich. May 25tu.-Houghton County has never witnessed more stnk' ing medical ease than that ot MT. James Cuiet of this place.
 Mr. Culet had spent a small fortune with the best physicians IL the county ana ln addition to this he has tired every medicine he could hear of
 He had very bad case of Rheumatism and Kidney Trouble, from which he had suffered for twenty years. Nothing hs could get seemed 10 do him any good, and be was gradually growing worse.
 He has no Rheumatism now and eNpialnt 1t thus:
 "One day I happened to see an advertise ment of Dodd's Kidney Pills and decided tq try them.
 T made up my mind to give them good fair trial. as my case was very bad enc and was of over twenty years standing.
 "I used altogether 42 boxes and l can truthfully say that they have driven out every trace of the Bheumatlsm.
 T feel like a new man, and can and oo most heartily recommend Dodd Kidney Plls for Rheumatism and Kidney Trouble
The Newark journal., 1903-05-29
HIS WIPES FAULT.
He Contracted Rheumafism from the Dampness Caused by Her
 Weeping.

They were speaking of the .pessimistie member, relates the New York Times.
 He Eeyr looks on the bright side, said ,ne.
 No" added another Moreover, if there's any way for him 10 shit the blame for his misiortunes on others, rest as sured he'll do it"
 Quite so, concluded a third, Why. the other day they told me Of his wites devoted nursing of him during his recent attack of rheumatism. In spite of his faultfnding, his spouse dld everything she could to alleviate hIs pain. Often hlS sui fe1ings would cause tbe poor thing to burst into tears as she sat by his bedside. Well, one day a friend dropped in te see how the invalid was getting on. .=
 |" Badly, badly, walled the .pessimstie one. And, do you know, it's all my wife s fault
 impossible!' gasped the friend in sur prise.
 Quite true, I assure you, murmured the sick man. 1t is this way Damp places are bad for me; vet there that woman sits and cries just to make the air moist. '
The Newark journal., 1903-05-29

Read how easily it can be done.
 ". J. Hill, of 40 South Union Street, Concord, \. C., proprietor of hardware and harness store, Justice of the Peace, and one of the best known residents of that city, says: Doan's Kidney Pills proved a very efficient remedy in my case. I got box at the Gibson Drug Store and used them for disordered kidneys and backache from which had experienced a great deal of annoyance, trouble and pain. The kidney secre- tions had bothered me for long while, were very irregular, dark colored and full of sediment. The Pills cleared it all up and i have not had an ache in my back since taking the last dose. My back is much stronger and my health generally is improved great deal. am glad to make public endorsement of the Pills trusting that it may be the means of relieving some other sufferer"
 A FREE TRIAL of this great kidney medicine which cured Mr. Hill will be mailed on application to any part of the United States. Address Foster Mil burn Co.,, Buffalo, N Y. For sale by all druggists. price 50 cents per box.
The Newark journal., 1903-05-29
Catarrh Causes Female Diseases.

America is the land of nervous women. The great majority of nervous women are 50 because they are suffering from some form of female disease. By far the greatest number of female troubles are caused directly by catarrh. These women despair of recovery. Female trouble is so common. SO prevalent, that they accept itas almost inevita bie. The greatest obstacle in the way of re- coverY is that they do not understand that it is eatarrh which is the source of their illness.
 In female complaint, ninety-nine cases out of one hundred are nothing but catarrh.
 Peruna cures catarrh wherever To- cated.
The Newark journal., 1903-05-29
oId Railroad IrcKet fs NOW Cu-
 rfosffy.

Mrs. Laura E. Howey, librarian of the State Historical society, of Montana has re- eeived from C. E. Reese. of Virginia City, one of the tickets used in the cary Cos on he stage lines of Montana. It is from Vr- ginia City 10 New ' ork, issued by the Wells Fargo company. the fare al that time being SlsG. The ticket Is composed of eight coupons.
 The first is by stage, supposedly to Salt Lake, there being ieit a blank space to be filled in From there it is over the Union Pacific railroad to Omaha, by omnibus to Council Bluffs and from there to Chicago over the Chicago & North-Western Railway
 From Chicago the ticket is over the Pitts burg, Fort Wayne & Chicago to Pittsburg and from Pittsburg to Harrisburg over the place to New York the ticket calls for pas sage over the Allentown line to New York
The Newark journal., 1903-05-29
Lamb sandMIches.

Shave the lamb, which should be boiled until very tender. and allowed to become very cold into very fine slices. mere shavings, and always across the fbers. Chop some fresh mint very fine and cover il with lemon iuiee, then work it into the butter, which should be creamed the same as for cake. Spread the thin slices of bread with the butter. then cover one with the meat and put the two together and Free Press.
The Newark journal., 1903-05-29
Two of a Kind.

"I'm plain, everyday sort of business man." said the middle-aged person. with the scanty hair, but I'm nothing if not practical Miss Wiseley, will you be my wife?"
 T admire your frankness, Mr. Hust- Ter" replied the auburn-haired beauty. ''because I'm inclined to be somewhat practical myself, How much are you worth ?'-Cineinnati Enquirer.
The Newark journal., 1903-05-29
SOCIETY WRECKED HER HEAL I'll.
Tired, Nervous, Aching, Trem- bling, Sieepiess, BioodiesS.
Pe-ru-na Renovates, Regulates,
 Restores.
4 Pretty New York Woman's Recovery
 the Talk of Her Numerous Friends.

Mrs. J. E. Finn. s2 East High street, Buffalo. \ Y., writes.
 Peruua Medicine Co., Columbus, Ohio
 Gentemen:-"A fem years ago Ihad 10 gfVe up social life entirely, as my health qvas completely broken doqUn. The doctor adVised a conl- piete rest for year. As his qvas out of he question for lime, ] be- gan 10 look for some other means of restoring my health.
 "Ihad often heard of Peruna as an excellent ionic, so / bough bot- He 10 see qDhat f qvouid do for me, and # certainly took hold of my system and rejaVenated me, and in less han tqVo n1onths / qvas in per- feet heaiH, and noqv qDhen I feel qOorn out or fired a dose or fqVo of Peruna IS all hat I need. Mrs. !. E. Finn.
The Newark journal., 1903-05-29
Nothing But Luck.

dividual
 Slowuu- What's the explanation?
 Last fall he tumbied into an open sewer and recovered S5,0u0 damages from the city and yesterday he fell out of talrd story window and lit on his motheF-ln=Iaw. - Chicago Daily News
The Newark journal., 1903-05-29
Too Much Ambition.

"I can't understand why you dis charged my boy. You advertised for a boy with ambition, and he''
 That's just it, madam-that's just 1t. He wasn't in the place two days before he had his feet on my deskxnd was smoking my cigars. Newa M
The Newark journal., 1903-05-29
MiIIinnsnf Trnnks.

The New York Central forwarded in bag gage cars during the calendar year of 1902 3,i59, ,545 pieces of checked baggage. There were received at stations 3l2l,974 pieces of checked baggage The number of bicycles forwarded and received by baggage cal, was All .6l4; and baby cars forwarded and re- ceiyed 26,654.
The Newark journal., 1903-05-29
Mourning

Black ctape, of course, Is symbolic of A widows grief.f
 "Of course; it's all put on. Philadelphia Press
The Newark journal., 1903-05-29

Bertha-"What do you think of my new hat 'Illda says 1t Is lovely Eunice- That's what like about 'Tilda Shes so sweetly taettul, you know '-Boston Tran script.
The Newark journal., 1903-05-29

Not Too SelfCeufdent-"Y Dr. Hedging doesn't seem very certain of him self Why, no. l think he feels like calling q consultation every tune he has to make dlagnosis. .n-BraeklNn Lie
The Newark journal., 1903-05-29

am sure Pisos Cure for Consumption saved my fife three years ago.-Mrs. Thos. Robbins, Maple Street, Norwich, N. Y. Feb. r. 1900.