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The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1913-04-11
LITTLE CHILD
BADLY INJURED
DAUGHTER OF JOE DOMINGO
SUFFERING FROM CONCLUSION
OF BRAIN AND A FRACTURED
LEG AS RESULT OF FALL FROM
SECOND STORY PORCH.

The sixteen months daughter Of
Joe Domingo, keeper of a sailor board
ing house on the second floor of |he
building at the southeast corner Of
Main and Palafox streets, fell from the
second-story front porch yesterday
morning about IL O'Clock, and as a
result is suffering from conclusion Of
the brain and fracture OF one leg.
but the attending physician late yes
terday evening announced that the lit
tie girl was doing nicely.
When the child climbed upon the
banister she fell. but did not strike
the brick pavement, as chicken coop.
which was in front of a store occupy
ing the first floor, prevented her from
landing on the paving, and the attend
ing physician believes that this is re-
sponsible for the child not being in
stantly killed.
The child was Immediately carried
upstairs, where she was attended by
DR.. J. Whiting Hargis.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1913-04-11
WANT NEWLAWS
FOR CHILDREN
IN THIS STATE
SOCIAL WORKERS ASK LEGaSLA-
TORS TO MAKE CHANGES IN
PRESENT LAWS AND ENACT
SOME NOW BADLY NEEDED.

The Social Workers Council held
their quarterly session yesterday af-
ternoon at the Y. M. c. A, Mrs. Max
Bear presiding.
The secretary reported that twelve
organizations had complied with the
requirements for membership, namely:
Ladies' Benevolent Association, repre-
scented by Mrs. Max l.. Bear; Women's
Relief Association, Mrs. r. A. Hyer;
Pearl Eagan Home, Mrs. VIM. Fisher,
Sr; w. c. r. u, Miss Alice Shear; Y.
NJ. c. A, J. H. Sheriff.; Y. w. c. A,
Miss Anna B. Orr; Civic League, Mrs.
C. S. Bonacker: Commercial Associa-
ton, Public Affairs, w. p. Cunningham,
Boy Scouts, Lieut.. F. H. Young; The
Mission, Mrs. Herr; Strangers club, o.
L. Steele; Girls Friendly Society, Mrs.
Ellis Knowles. Seven other societies
have expressed agreement with the
object Of the council but have not yet
formally united.
Because the legislature is in sess-
sion most of the business of the meet
ing was taken up with discussion Of
some pieces of legislation which is
of vital Importance to child welfare
and the secretary was requested to ad-
dress communication to State Sena-
tor John p. Stokes and to Representa-
tives Jas. McHugh and II. c. C1opton.
to exercise their good offices in behalf
of the following legislation:
1.-The passage of an amendment to
the present juvenile court law, which
Will make provision constitutionally
for the office and salary of probation
officer; and further to limit the oper-
alton of the provision of this office to
counties which contain cities with a
population of 5000 or over.
1.-THE passage of a law changing
the name of the Florida state reform
school to the Florida industrial school
Provision for the establishment of
separate institution in another 10
cality for girls.
Provision that commitments to the
industrial school be made during the
minority of the delinquent, with suit
able arrangement for parole.
3.-Provision that right be given to
the proper authority to compel sup
port of a minor child by the father, or
If that be impossible to provide for
legal adoption.
4.-The passag gre Of child labor law
raising the minimum age to IA with
reasonable exemptions to prevent the
working of hardships to needy families.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1913-04-11
JAPAN TO PARTICIPATE
IN FRISCO EXPOSITION

Toxic. April 10.-Oficials here. as
serted today that the participation of
the japanese government in the Pana-
ma Pacific exposition is not to be
Withdrawn. The chamber of COM
merce has teIegraphed to the cham
bers of commerce of San Francisco
and Los Angeles. thanking them for
their efforts to defeat the California.
land ownership bill and begging them
to continue their endeavors in behalf
of friendly relations between Japan
and the United States.
The members of Prince Taro Kat
sura's new party passed a resolution
In a similar strain today.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1913-04-11
ROBBERS TAKE OVER
$500 FROM DEPOT

Dothan, Ala, April 10.-A ccording
to reports received in Dothan yester-
day, the office Of the Atlanta. and St
Andrews Bay Railroad Company at
Afford, Fla, was entered sometime
curing the night by robbers, who Sc
cured about $500 in cash and money
orders. The Southern Express Com
pany suffered the heaviest loss, about
$175 in cash and a pad Of money or
ders. About $50 belonging to the
agent was also taken. The railroad
suffered a small loss in money.
The safe is said to have been taken
some distance into the woods and
blown open. Officers are now search
ing for the robbers, but no arrests
have been reported.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1913-04-11
Twelve Months Free Trial Of
ANY Piano in Your Home

To convey in mild amer, and give you
some idea of what this MANUFACTURERS
CLEARANCE SALE to the people who
thinking of buying Pianos have decided
to give twelve months trial of the Piano. and al.
money paid in the meantime will be credited
against the Piano OF your second choice Just
think of it-TWELVB MONTHS TRIAL IN
YOUR OWN HOMIE! You have heard of the
So-day trial plan, but It is wen-known fact
that the cheapest kind of Piano Will stand the
test for 30 days But want you to have this
Piano for IL months We want you to be the
Judge and jury and will be governed by your
decision. Come where the Pianos are selling
fast and for little money. Come to this great
big sale, where you protected by the I'M
blenaished reputation ola old reliable and re-
sponstble house.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1913-04-11
Think, Then Call at the Clutter
Music Houses WarerOOmS

Do you realize, Mr.. and Mrs. Piano Purchaser,
that the time is getting short and the big Man
uFaeturers Clearance Sale is gradually drawing
TO a close? If you thinking OF buying a
piano in the next ten years you cannot AFFORD to
pass up this last oppor tunfty. No difference f
you want high-grade piano a good CONNER
cial grade this sale must appeal you. Never
before in the history OF piano selling In Pensa-
cola has any one firm any ten firms made so
many Ia ppy homes in a limited length OF time
You have been thinking of buying a plano for
some time but have kept putting IL of. The
time to buy piano is when you buy II
cheapest. Think it and call at
rooms, 112-114 South Palafox ST, and make your
selection on TERMS TO SUIT YOU. 1t does
make any difference whether you wish a high
grade piano or good, serviceable instrument this
sale must appeal to you.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1913-04-11
DON'T TAKE BOWEL MEDICINE WHEN
IT'S YOUR LIVER THAT'S WRONG

dangerous caIornel and agree to hand
back the money with smile to any
person who tries Dodson's Liver Tone
and is not satisfied with the relief IL
gives.
Dodson's Liver Tone IS harmless
vegetable liquid with pleasant taste
and is a prompt and reliable remedy
for constipation, bihousness, sour
stomach and the other troubles that
come from a torpid liver.
The BaIhcom Drug Co. give it their
personal guarantee and if you viii ask
about this guarantee you VIII protect
yourself against limitations that are
not guaranteed Large bottle of bod
sons Liver Tone is so cents fAdv.1
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1913-04-11
If Your Liver Gets Lazy You Need q
Liver Tonic, Not Merely Laxa-
tive for the Bowels.

Many people take simple laxative
when their liver gets sluggish rather
than take calomel, which they, know
is sometimes dangerous. But a mere
laxative will not start sluggish liver.
What is needed is a tonic that viii
liven up the liver without forcing you
to stay at home and lose day from
work
You have such a tonic in Dodson's
Liver Tone DodSon's Liver Tone
must be all they claim for il because
they guarantee it to take the place OF
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1913-04-11
O'GORMAN'S SON-IN-LAW
TO GET IMPORTANT POSITION

Washington, April 10.-Though the
senate had adjourned until Saturday
and no nominations were prepared at
the White House. It was stated that
Dudley Field Malone, son-in-law of
Senator O'Gorman, would be appoint
ed third assistant secretary of state to
succeed Chandler Hale.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1913-04-11
STRIKE OF TELEPHONE
OPERATORS Is AVERTED

Boston, April 10.-A strike OF the
telephone operators OF greater Boston,
threatened for the past few days, is
averted by a compromise reached early
today after a 4S-hour conference be-
tween representa- ives OF the company
ard the union. Instead OF increasing
wages as was demanded the company
is TO adopt a. plan of anniversary
payments Of from s25 to 800 a year,
in the nature of a bonus for faithful
EeryicA
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1913-04-11
Found a Cure for Rheumatism.

81 suffered with rheumatism for two
years and could not get my right
hand to my mouth for that length of
time" writes Lee L. Chapman, Maple
ton, Iowa Il suffered terrible pain
so I could not sleep or lie still at
night. Five years ago I began using
Chamberlain's Liniment and in two
months I was well and have not suf-
fered with rheumatism since" For
sale by all dealers. (Adv.)
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1913-04-11

Bad breath, bitter taste, dizziness
and a general mo account" feeling is
a. sure sign Of a torpid liver. HER
BINE is the medicine needed 1t
makes the liver active, vitalizes the
blood, regulates the bowels and restores
a. fine feeling OF energy and cheerful
ness Price soc. Sold by all druggists.
adv
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1913-04-11
HELD ON CHARGE
OF STEALING COW

The preliminary hearing Of V. STAN
alto, a butcher, charged with stealing
and killing COW which was owned by
Ed Brown, a deputy harbormaster, was
concluded yesterday before Justice or
the Peace VIM. Johnson, who held
Stamato for trial at the next term of
the court of record.
In default of bond, Stanato was
locked up in the county Jail.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-02-27
METZ.

The quarterly meeting held by Rev.
Cunningham, OF Fairmont, was. poorly
attended. The elder preached two fine
sermons and now our pastor, Rev.
Yoke. is holding a series Of meetings,
To-day is mothers day especially; for
the mothers here at L. G, Martins.
johnny Campbell is moving to Gar
rett, Indiana, where lie has been rail
roadlng for the past month. He will
make that his home Tor the present.,
Ros- Dye and family who. spent the
past week at her mothers Mrs, Henry
Campbelrs, went home Saturday last
Her son, Paul, aged years, had al
very bad spell of sickness while here
They live1 N the First ward of Fair
mont.
The new location No. / on Great Ash
farm is now ready for the derrick man.
The South Penn oil Go. wanted to
locate on the limo between the Isaac
Campbell land and the farm of Joseph
Campbell, but they would not agree
to 1t.
Mr.. Joseph Jones, Of Campbell's run,
lost team Of horses last week. He
was hauling for the South Penn.
Mr.. Calven Hawkins, Of Flat run, has
moved on Simon. Hawkins FARM on
iCampbell's run: sSa4S
Charley Campbell, Iof elari s6utgt
ShleYel&hls family No stetbehy mi
8Eliis bfumag SIS AZ his lncle itiosi
sgunlase asitt ssasles e 4 po
fs,iaat No 6Ift
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-02-27
Lyon Campaign
STARTS A SIX WEEKS MEETING
AT CANNoNsBURG.

STARTS A SIX WEEKS MEETING
AT CANNoNsBURG.
CANONSBURG. Pa, Feb. N.-Can'
onsburg, Houston and the surrounding
country, in Washington county, has
launched al evaugestic campaign Of
six or more weeks, which yids fair 10
rival some OF Billy" Sundays religi-
Gus revivals. The campaign is the
outgr0wth of all organization of minis
tiers effected last April, and all arc
lending active interest in the services
which are carried on in huge taber'
nacle erected for the purpose. Rev.
DR.. Milford H. Lyon, of Chicago, who
has conducted many successful evan,
gellstic campaigns through the West,
has charge oil the services. lie Is as
sisted by Mrs. Frances c. Allison, also
iof Chicago, who Is experimenting the
work among the women; by Mrs.
Grace Powell, of Lebanon, Ohio, amez'
70 soloist; Rev. II. Fl. Pitzer, of Clin'
ton, Iowa, superintendent of the work
among the men; Claude v. Frisinger,
OF Chicago, pianist and oornist; Prof,
Ralph e. Mitchell, Of Eronton, Ohio,
leader Of the singing, and John Hous'
ton, Of Spokane, WASH, whoN has
charge OF the tabernacle.
Crowds Every Night.
The first meeting of the campaign
was held Sunday evening with a big
attendance. Meetings are being held
every afternoon and evening and with
much success, Last .cyening, though
rain was falling in torrents, the big
tabernacle was almost filled.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-02-27
CHILD BURNED

WHEELING, Cecil, the flve.year-
old son Of Mr.. aud Mrs. W. =. Wicker
son. corner Of Eleventh and Market
streets, McMechen, is in a critical con
ditton as the result OF burns received
when his night clothes caught fire and
were burned from his little body
The child and his mother were pre-
pairing to retire for TIE night, and
the son was in his night clothes and
left along ffor a moment or two, he
was warming himself in front OF the
fire when the fimsy garments caught
fire and in a few seconds the flames
were leaplng about him.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-02-27
WOMAN DEAD

PARKERSBURG = Mrs. Sadie E.
Houke, wife OF Jasper L. Houke' one
of the best known oil operators OF the
city died Tuesday evening about 1880
o'clock at the family residence at COZ
Ann street. Her death was due 10
nm attack of gastric fever with which
she had been i'll for the past five
weeks. The condition OF Mrs. lIouke
became serious about the middle OF
last week and her son. Ray Houke'
who is q student in a medical college
at Columbus, Ohio, was summoned by
telegraph:
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-02-27
MoHAN's RUN
Warrington, R. F. D. No. 8.

Mr.. and Mrs. Howard Watson, OF
Warrington, were visiting at the for
mer's parents, Mr.. Ramer Watson's'
Saturday and Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ellis Leasure were Wis
ling al his parents Sunday.
Mr. c. II. Shackelfoid was at Downs
one day last week.
Mr. and Mrs Meade Loomap of Salt
Lick were the guests OF his parents,
.Mr. and Mrs. Moses .Isoemaa- Sunday:
Mr.. and Mrs. Riley Looman, of Man:
nington, we're visiting at Mr.: Owen
Looman's Sunday.
Miss Irene beatty VAS calling at Mr..
Arlie Fiubarty's Sunday.
Our protracted meeting closed Sun;
day with no conversions but had a
very good meeting.
Bro. Ware preached some very in
teresting sermons. as
Mr.. Dixie Toothman and Joe Ephaw
we're visiting at Mr.. Conrad Fluharty's
Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bernard Leasure OF
Warrington, were the guests of Mr.:
John Leasure Saturday and Sunday.
Miss Plesa Gump was visiting Miss
Jessie LoOman Sunday.
CRYSTAL.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-02-27
MRS. VINCENT
CALLED AWAY
WELL KNOWN WOMAN A VICTIM
OF A COMPLICATION OF DIS
EASES.

Mrs. Rosa NJ. Vincent, wife of W. J.
Vincent, died yesterday at her home
at Long Run, after an illness from a
complication Of diseases. She was
aged SO years. Mr., Vincent, husband
Of the deceased, is a brother OF Attor
ney George a. Vincent of this city.
Funeral services we're held this aft
ernoon from her late residence and ill.,
terment was made in the family Gene
terry uDder the direction of Undertaken
Cunningham. i tglAFK
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-02-27
RlFLEp MAIL SACKS

HuNTINGToN-C Charged with hay
ing been discovered III the act of rtA-
ing mail sacks ono. & o. train No. II,
W,J. Simmons was turned over-to the
federal authorities here, Simmons
lives in Seventh avenue.
Mail Clerks F. L. Ray and =. L.
Hostley boarded the mail car Of NO.
"A, at that time waiting in the yards
for the train to be made up. They
found man in the car III the act of
ripping open a mail pouch. At their
approach the man fed. One of the
clerks pursued and captured him.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-02-27
VIA i UlpIGE eoFF STANDS For.

;jyti4AT y DGE GoFF STANDS FOR.
IA few Democratic editors have at
tempted to pick grain of comfort and
s3sassdt rance out Of Judge COTS cleo
I tipnto the Senate by declaring that he
represents the old.fashioned Ideas of
plblicanism, and that he has been
called from the ranks OF the reaction
stifies IT would be hard to discover
any Just or, intelligible grounds for
These assertions. Judge Gof while
actively engaged in politics, Stood for
exactly what heunited body OF Repub-
slieahs; stood for during the period that
Comprised the. Jcountry's greatest era
sof development and commercial expan-
siona IL is true that the evolution OF
lime and these very developments
themselves; taken will. new civic and
social conditions, have necessitated
partial realignment to meet new con-
dttIons The Republican party has
steadtastlysme Successfully every con-
dition thatyhas confronted the country.
Judge Con during twenty years of dis
Etinguished judicialsseExios,,- has held
himself entirely aloof from politics.
Helms made,no statement to Indicate
that lie Is either a reactionary or a
radical progressive. He has been out
of politics. But that his great mind
close observation OF the trend
lgf3seyents in this country have led him
tps apy5 conclusions other than those
which fairly and fully meet the de-
5tlahas Of the present.duy situation, is
not To- he believed. The very fact that
lItfdge Golf does admirably meet the
Feqnigenents Of the present to the sat
sisfacaon OF all elements Of the party,
AS the thing which worries the Demo-
cratic editors. Not by any means that
tearl he will be SO reactlonary as
40 prove a disappointment to his party.
Huntington Herald-Dispatch.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-02-27

Courtney for Mckinney; Evans for
Webber; Watson for Munden.
Field goal, FIaun, 2; Mckinney, i;
Courtney, 4; Watson, 2; Cobun. TO-;
N. CroweI, Q; b. Croyel, 2; Barnes Q;
Gundaker, 3.
Goals from foulds-Drennen, ! out
of 2; Haun, 2 out OF g. Courtney,,2 out
of 3; Cobun, 2 out Of s; N. Crowel, a
out OF 5;lBarnes, l out of /; B. Crowe!,
i out OF /.
Referee-CIark.
scorer-John.
Timer-Rapp.
Time OF halves-2O minutes.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-02-27
MAN DEAD

II ARRlSVlLLE-iGeorge FOSTER one
of the oldest men in Richie county
is dead he was born nMonongaIla
county, Virginia, now West Virginia,
Feb. IS, 1912. departed this life at the
old homestead, near Pullman, FEB. 25'
1918, aged 100 years, II morths and %
days. He was married to Michael
Hayhurst June 81, 1874, who, preceded
him about two years. To this union
we're born IA children, . boys and .
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-02-27
PROMINENT MAN DEAD

PARKERSBURG-CharIes Nelly, 80,
president and general manager OF the
C. Nelly company, wholesale grocers'
and leading business man of this
city, died at St, Joseph's hospital from
typhoid fever. His only brother, Henry
NJ. Nelly, noted West Point military
academy football coach, was at his
bedside when the end came,
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-02-27
girls. all of whom reached the years
of maturity except one, who died IN
infancy. Nine still survive him.
GlLBoA ITEMS.
Pennington, R. F. D. No. g.

Mr., Jessie FreeIand and family who
have been quite III with grippe, are
slowly improving.
Mr.. Pete Dragoo has been somewhat
indisposed for several days, also Mr.
A. Il. Hours is OH the sick list.
; Mr., Charlie Sole is no%'workingat
Mine No. o, James Fork.
The saw mill located on Mr.. Dan
Toothman's farm has been saving
quite an amount of lumber.
Miss Ceoln Dragoo who is teaching
the Dudley school, spent Saturday and
Sunday with her parents, Mr. and Mrs
FetG Dragoo. 49,
Mr.. James Toothman Was Fair.
mont visitor Wednesday,
Quite number of our people attend
ed the oyster supper given by the Mod,
ern Woodmen in the lodge room at
Gray's Flats Wednesday evening. A
good time is reported by all.
Miss Minnie Jones attended Sunday
school and preaching at Ballah Chapel
Sunday afternoon,
The Home Missionary society will
hold their next meeting Saturday, Mar
l al 2:3O p. M, at Ballah Chapel. All
members of this society are requested
to be present.
Mr. U. L, Mercer was a business
caller at BasnettsviIle Monday.
IRISH ROSE.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-02-27
HUNGARIAN KILLED

MORGANTOWN-ISteve Chulcha,
Hungarian, aged about 50, was killed
in the Elkins Coal & Coke company's
No. 5 mines when he was struck by a
fall of slate. lie was struck on the
head. .
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-02-27
STATEMENTS
MARRIED YOUTH

HUNTINGTON william owens,
aged II, was married today to MRS.
Lucy Jenkins, a widow. aged 50. Mrs.
jenkins is the mother Of four children,
the Oldest Of whom is a son Is years
old. z.[.ras
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-02-27
COOP CAME.

last aighttat the Y. NJ. C. A. gym
ilit enthusiastic crowd OF fans saw the
second team Of the Y. M. G, A. take
ovef$ tie Business Mems team in 4
slard fought game, the final score being
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-02-27
HANDSOME GIFT

HuNTINGToN-lt is practically as
sured that Andrew Carnegie, the capt
talist, will give $4,000 to the Methodist
Epicopal church for a new pipe organ:
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-02-27

! 'nsefed e the Postof1ce at Falrmont,
Wet Virginia, ~ second-clnsB matter.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-02-27

PUBLIcATIoH OFFICE,
s9asphS guHdIns : : Monroe Street.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-02-27

4 TELGPHoNEs :.
Y nSB e5: consoIldatsd o.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1913-07-23
MR.. EDWARDS AND THE BRIBERY
CASES.

In all Gecency it may be suggested
that the time has come TO stop drag
ging Hon. William Seymour Edwards
into the court room al Webster
Springs. Matters have developed far
enough TO show that Mr.. Edwards
skirts are absolutely clear so far as
bribery is concerned. People may
have different opinions in regard to
the propriety OF using large sums OF
money Ia tempt men 10 sell their
votes. but the responsibility for that
proceeding does not lie directly upon
Mr.. Edwards. as has been shown. lie
5 a verN SEX man. n his life ought
lot TO be- further endangered by cx-
oOsure TO the seventies of continual!
appearances as a witness in a ease
With which he has no direct connec-
Ion.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1913-07-23
WHY THEY LEAVE SCHOOL

\ bulletin issued BY the United
States Bureau Of Education seems 70
d~isproye in part the theory that chill
dren leave school 10 SO To work be
cause their parents need the money
The authors ~ this bulletin have
made 4 study Of trade conditions
among the girls Of Worcester. Mass.
They md that from One-half to three
fourths of the girls employed ia fac
tories could have had more schooling
Il they had wanted n. Also. that the
number OF the girls between fourteen
and sixteen who leave school and go
TO work Is constantly increasing
Here are some OF the reasons given
Thirty girls said they did not like
school and could not get along with
the teachers.
Two were working TO help pay for
a piano.
Twenty seven girls were found at
home.
-Four had changed places with their
mothers. who had gone OUT 10 work.
or $36 female workers in n corset
factory, 81 per cenr had loft school
between thirteen and sixteen. and o.
these. fully - per cent. stated that
they left school because they did not
like II. and not because they we're
compelled TO 70 10 work.
The conclusion OF the survey is that
our schools failed TO meet the needs
Of many pupils between the ages ~
fourteen and sixteen. that the courses
taught are not attractive. and pupils
do not realize the benefits thorefrom
that they should