The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-22

forts and take up this subject as their next great work, l feel assured that when our legislative committee, composed of the most influential and able women in the state. march up to the capitol a state law will surely be enacted. The recog- milton of letter of protest from the federation, together with letters from all over the United States to the chairman of the senate committee, against the classifi- cation of women with idiots insane peo- pie, etc., in the statehood bill of Arizona and Oklahoma, resulted in a satisfactory revision of the bill.
 T have received a memorial to the sen- ate of the United States in which an appeal is made to this federation to sign petition for the removal of the Mormon senator, Reed Shoot All national or ganizations of women have added their signatures and it remains for this body to decide if the presence of an official in the Mormon hierarchy, as a member of the United States senate, is an insult to every home and every woman in our free and enlightened republic.
 Travelling Libraries.
 "The travelling libraries have journeyed more than usual this year. The chairman of this committee, Mrs. Randall, has proven herself the right woman in the right place. Nine libraries have been sent out and most delightful letters of appre- citation received in return. The Alabama Library association has offered to relieve the federation of this work, and Mrs. Randall, with her several years of experi- ence as chairman, believes that the trav- cling library is destined to do incalculable good, but that the greatest benefit will come through the state association. I am very proud that the state has recog- nized and honored one of the most bril- liant women in the federation by invit- ing Mrs. Randall to address the Alabama Library association next month during the annual convention in Mobile.
 Education.
 The committee on education keeps the federation advised as to the status of education in the state and encourages and fosters the spread and advancement of education by striving to influence public opinion in favor of liberal appropriations and the adoption of all that is sound and practical in modern educational methods. 1t also compares educational institutions and methods in Alabama with those of other states so that the federation Is ad vised as to such reforms as are proven necessary, after careful investigation.
 This committee, with Mrs. Gladden., most valued member of the Jewish council of Women and the Mothers union of Montgomery, as chairman, consults and co-operates with the state department of education, through the state superintend- ent There is no cause or mission more worthy of our thoughtful aid than the development and education of the poor white girls of our state-those women who will become the mothers of the next gem eration As long as Alabama is doing all it can for the cause-over one-half of its income being devoted to public educations with teachers and school houses still far below the number needed-we must re- double our efforts and get more money. The great solution for the problem of pow erty is industrial education, and instead of being able to provide scholarships for ten young women. so that they may be fit- ted to go out Into the world and help themselves and their families. l wish the number could be made ten times ten with In A year. It makes one's heart ache to read the touching appeals for help from both girls and boys whose early training has been so neglected for lack Of oppor- tunity that they would have to begin with primary work if given the necessary funds And such is the condition of the majority of the white youth of Alabama. I trust that the law in the new constitu- ton that allows tn people to tax them selves 10 cents on every s100 for school purposes will be taken up by the peo- pie for the good of this young generation growing up around us in almost utter ig- norance.
 Recommends School City.
 Your president recommends that the "School City, as inaugurated by MT. Gill in the east, be investigated by the committee on education. and if found practicable be urged upon the school boards of this state. It has been tried with much success in other states. By it's introduction the child is taught not only the theory of citizenship but to actually practice the art of conducting the various functions of government. Day by day children of 10 and 12 years of age are trained into the life they are to live when they become adults. taught to con l trol themselves. to carry on business and