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Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1910-03-25
MANAGERS
Troubles
Getting Best
Results from
Office Girls
By THURDE RAYLE BRUCE

F-MER INNING an office with % or so girls from Is years to a in
definite age is nc easy task. To get good results the force must
~ be controlled with the utmost care and impartaity. At the
KY a. best the office manager is not popular, for almost every girl
kdNNfE must be corrected during her term in Office and after she has
H8 4 SSH reached the office age she is sensitive when called down and
hBAGh the Office manager is at once branded as a "grouch"
GT8 A few Of the many things the Office manager has to O
tend with are: coming late to work; staying away entirely for
the day OF account Of some slight excuse, such a a headache
or "was up late the night before and do not feel well; ;" talking about the
great time they had the evening before; gossiping in the washroom; quit
ting about 80 minutes before closing time to make their toilet 10 nc
trip home.
Many girls wear clothes in the Office that would be more appropriate
in a theater or at a house party. A "peek-aboo" waist in the office is as
much out of place as dressing sack would be at a ball or club. The fancy
costume in the office distacs the girls mind from her work and attracts
would wear plain, simple clothing, something comfortable and becoming,
they would make better clerks, have better health and cause the office
manager to go home in a better frame Of mind.
Too many girls do not realize that they are employed to work between
certain hours for which the company pays them a certain salary and that
the time spcnt. in idle talk and primping is like taking something that
does not belong to them.
In an office of % girls each n N the average will exhaust As min
ucs each day on something that does not interest the company, which
means one girls time for IS 23 hours In other words, the company is
paying out every day for 25 girls time for which they get no benefit
This is based O. eight hours for a days work and where 25 are employed
Girls easily take ofense at some little thing that would not even be
noticed by a boy If the boys have anything to settle with a fellow worker
it is fought out on scientific lines, is soon over, and the next day the dis
putants are the best of friends. The girls will pout and suk around about
it for two or three weeks and then never entirely forget it.
Girls a a rule do not consider the interest Of the company like a
boy, for they do not expect to remain and advance with the business. The
object in working is to earn some pin money and then retire as some mans
wife.
Girls will allow little things to keep them from the office that a
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1910-03-25
THE KELLEY INSTITUTE,
Easily Exclaimed.

"~Strange," murmured the editor,
that this anecdote of George Wash
ington has never been in print be-
fore"
mot at ALL" explained the occasion
al contributor, Il only thought of it
last night"
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1910-03-25
She Was,

Mrs. Gay has been deserted by two
husbands"
The abandoned creaturet"-Cleve-
land Leader.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1910-03-25

Now that the white slave traffic is up
permost in the public mind would it not
be of the greatest benefit to have the clergy
and Others engaged in the warfare hold
regular meetings for women only?
\ strenuous and unxavering campaign
Of determination is called for. "Men love
darkness rather than light, because their
deeds are evil"
The most effective corrective of vice is
the fullest possible publicity which can be
given to it.
Many a vicious man or woman is de-
TERED from the practice of vice by fear OF
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1910-03-25

boy would laugh at. About the time a girl becomes
valuable to q concern she becomes more valuable as a
mans wife, unless she has passed the manageable
age and a new girl must be taught the work all over
again. | recall a case of a young woman who was
granted the usual two weeks vacation last summer,
and on the Monday morning she was expected to re-
port for work the office manager received a letter
stating she intended to be married in a few weeks and
would not be back 10 work. This was known by the
young woman before going on the vacation and the
company should have been SO notified. If she had
reported for work as usual after her vacation and the
company had notified her that her services were nc
longer required it would have been a terrible thing"
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1910-03-25

In proportion to it's population, more
people earn a livelihood by seafaring
in Norway than in any other country.
Britain comes next
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1910-03-25

Hope is a fine thing, but it doesn't
always enable a man to deliver the
goods.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1910-03-25
Stopping
White
Slave
Traffic
By JOHN r. BENNETT, Nj. D.
Of Chicago

discovery. The fullest light which IAN be thrown upon the vIlainous
trade in bodies and souls is desirable. Women have the care of children,
their bringing up and training.
The mothers of the community should be informed of the snares
which menace the young lives.
Ignorance of the truth IS not innocence and ignorance of the strength
of the enemy and of the position the enemy holds ever yet on a battle
moral or physical.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1910-03-25

A pessimist is always calling your
attention to the unusual amount of
sickness there is in the n~eighborhOOd.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1910-03-25

Red, Weak, Weary, Watery Eyes.
Relieved BY Murine Eye Remedy Try
Murine For Your Eye Troubles. You WIN
Like Murine. It Soothes. SOC at Your
Druggists. Write For Eye Books. Free.
Murine Eye Remedy Co, Chicago.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1910-03-25

There's a lot of hot air used in toy
balloons and soaring ~eloquence.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1910-03-25

A THRILLING COUGH will become a permanent
one unless stopped. Aliens Lung BdtSanl will sure
ly stop i. A 25c bottle islarge enough for that. sold
ut audruggists, 25c, SOC and 81 90 bottles.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1910-03-25

Second thoughts prevent a maI
from having lots of fun.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1910-03-25

How men would kick if their wives
struck for al eight-hour day.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1910-03-25
A WONDERFUL CHANGE.
From Daily Wretchedness and Pain
to Normal Health.

Mrs. r. Grouse, Manchester, Ia,
says: For two years my back was
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1910-03-25

The crow is a rational bird. He
doesn't make a noise without avs.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1910-03-25

TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY
Drnnegfst s refund money if it fails to cure. E.W
GROVE signature is on each box. Csc.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1910-03-25

Or. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets regulate and invie-
crate stomach, liver and bowels. SuRar-coated
d0y GranuLes. Easy to take as candy
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1910-03-25

PILES CURED IN 6 TO Il DAYS.
PAZO is qua ranteed to cure anv case
of Itching. Blind. Bleeding or Protrudine Piles in
6to Il day S or money refunded. soc.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1910-03-25

Father Time vas probably nursed
In the lapse of ages.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1910-03-25
For Colds and cripp-capudine,

The best remedy for Gripp and Colds is
Hicks Capudine. Relieves the aching and
feverishness. Cures the Co1d-Headaches
also. It's Liquid-Effects inmediateIy-1e,
% and SOC at Drug Stores.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1910-03-25

PERRY DAVIS PAINKILLER
when thoroughly rubbed in relieves strains and
sprains in joints or muscles from any cause. All
druggists 5, IS, soc sizes. Large bottles the cheapest
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1910-03-25

The difference between slender and
skinny women is a matter of dollars
rather than sense.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-02-20
HAS SOME DREAMS
 ON ADVERTISING
TEXAS MAN WRITES NOvEI. sUC- GEsTION IN CONNECTION WITH EMBLEM CONTEST. OF DIRMING- HAM fCHAMBER OF COMMERCE

The great emblem contest inaugurated by the Chamber of Commerce, which has attracted so much attention to Bir- mingham. will close March 1, and by that time it is probable that a great number of emblems will have been submitted.
 Joe H. Price of Fort Worth, Tex, is one of the many who have already sub mitted an emblem, and he has also writ ten song on Birmingham. In the post script of his letter he says:
 "P. S.-I have recently invented an airship which is now before the patent commissioner, Washington, D. c. This craft will revoluntionize every mode of transportation except street car service It has all the elements of safety, speed durability and simplicity. Imagine, a trained quartet travelling throughout the country singing Birmingham at all the shows, state fairs, county fairs, gather ings, aviation meets, cities and towns. handing out your literature and those smblems, with Birmingham written across n large letters from sterm to stern of this ship. The show feature of this would pay for the ship and all expenses"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-02-20
DEA1ENTED FATHER KILLS CHILDREN
 WHILE THEY SLEEP AND KILLS SELL
$235, ,OOO IS WAITING FOR
 FORMER BIRMINGHAM GIRL
STORM OF POLITICS IS
 SWEEPING OVER STATE

open headquarters Tuesday in the First National Bank building. and will "clean up the county before election day. George Ward held a conference of his close friends the other afternoon and heard reports from all sections of the county favorable to his candidacy. He claims that he is gaining daily. John B. Reid, who has within two weeks stepped up with the leaders, is the most confident candidate in the county. His friends claim they have Birmingham cinched, and will put him into the coun- try tomorrow, with instructions to stay there until election day.
 The fight for solicitor Is warming up and promises to set the pace for the oth- CTS when 1t comes to personalities and close fighting Felix Blackburn, H. P. Hefiin and Dan Greene will stir up plenty of amusement for the onlookers if they live up to their records in such matters.
 Frank Cahalan is running Judge Will Ham D. Fort a pretty race for senior judge Of the criminal court. They are both making dignified appeals to the voters and are claiming the county by good majort- ties.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-02-20
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
About Fee system

70 the Editor of The Age-Herald
 have read with a great deal of in- crest your editorial in The Age-Herald f recent date condemning the fee system. Regardless of the effect my position on his matter may have on my candidacy 'or sheriff I desire to heartily commend our stand Should the legislature take D this matter and I feel 1t will. I desire O state that If elected sheriff I will aid in very possible way. I will go before he committee having the matter in charge md give them from the records of the iheriff's office all information contained herein.
 From these records they can ascertain shat the fee system in this one office. t least, is costing In dollars and cents he people of the state of Alabama and he county of Jefferson. I am inclined 70 think that the evidence alone would be though to condemn 1t, but if Its army of -ictims could tell their story, if the heart iches, the sufferings. the taxes and the blood of those who have fallen under its nerciless hand, could be measured and known, 1t could not and should not live.
 JOHN B. REID. Birmingham. February 19 1910.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-02-20
IN FOOD What . CIergyman's Wife Found

The wife of a Minnesota clergyman found the solution of her troubles in a inple change of food of which she says:
 My case proves that proper food will are almost any all. For years suffered rom dyspepsia which became cnroC> and was treated by some of the most sisilful physicians but was not cured.
 Medicine would help for n time, but ne old troubles would always return be- cause the cause was still there and kept me weak and siclly most of the time .ad the grip every year for five years, always suffered from colds and my whole condition showed that did not get the roper nourlshment from food.
 Finally l began eating Grape-Nuts according to directions. I may say that since that tine my stomach has not troubled me at all but a remarkable change took place. All through the lcng cold winter ate nothing but a saucer of srape-Nuts and cream in the morning and q matter how severe the cold I did not s-~er ana did not have the grip or even cold.
 its food certainly nourished .e until have a strong constitution. feel like a new person. and indeed never was healthier in. my life"
 Read the little book, "The Road to Wellvlle." in pkgs. There's a Reason D
 Ever read the above letterf A new one appears from time to time. They are genuine, true, and full of human interest. 3t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-02-20
CHAMBER WILL GO AFTER CONVENTIONS Systematic Effort to Get Them
 This Year A MEETING YESTERDAY Bodeker Goes Over Plans for Chiefs of Police With Committee-Other
 Conventions Already sched-
 uled for 1910
A MEETING YESTERDAY

A campaign for conventions was start ed yesterday morning at 10 o'clock whsn the committee of the Chamber of Com merce on conventions decided to enter the field actively for all conventions in which the people of Birmingham might be in- terested.
 During a year of other activities, incl dent to the building of the Chamber of Commerce building, there had been no organized effort to land conventions by the chamber, but it is now proposed to take the matter up systematically. and make Birmingham once more the conven~ ton city of the south.
 The convention is considered the cheap- est form of advertisement, and the most effective. It means great things for a city to send away thousands of well pleased delegates and Birmingham will never invite them unless she intends to provide for their every convenience. No convention in which there is not local interest will be asked. but only those which can be invited in by Birmingham people who are interested.
 The committee of which Henry Hiden is chairman met at his call with Chief Bod eker and went into the plans for the entertainment of the police chiefs, who will be here in May
 This convention will bring 2000 people to the city, all of whom are high flyers and will spend money freely. The city will entertain them royalty.
 In fact, there are already a number of pig conventions scheduled for Birming- nam. through the efforts of the chamber, and the Business Mems league.
 The Sunday School State convention will meet here in the latter part of March, bringing its thousands, and the Alabama Educational association will Aold it's conference here next month This Is one of the most sought after state organizations which meets In the large cities. The Alabama Retail Hardware association will be here in April. and the Alabama Bankers association comes May 1 and z2.
 The conference on charities and cor rections comes March 19 and 21 and rlay oe preceded by q great child labor con erence of the southern states. These and many others will be secured through the activity of the convention committed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-02-20

Birmingham is the storm center of this political campaign, with thunder clouds all around and lightning naring in Talla- dega, Anniston, Washington. Jasper and Montgomery. Things have happened 90 rapidly in. state politics this week that Birmingham has almost forgotten herself. and this hot little county campaign which Is fast nearing an end
 But Birmingham Is not overlooking her one candidate for state office, Judge c. C. Nesmith, who Is being indorsed from this district, and win go into the state from Jefferson county with an enormous majority.
 Judge Nesmith is a candidate for su- preme court justice against Judge Dow dell He Is not making a personal can vass, but at his headquarters In the First National Bank building is receiving dozens of letters each day from all partl of the state He was yesterday notified that petition had been signed by every lawyer of the Jasper bar indorsing his candidacy, setting forth his judicial ft- ness and urging the voters to support him.
 Walter McAdory announces that he will
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-02-20
MAY HAVE 1900 TEACHERS
 AT BIRMINGHAM MEETING

eff 2500 are enrolled, as we confidently expect, it will place Alabama in the front rank as to attendance, both in numbers and in percentage.
 Hast July, while at Q conference of state association officials held at Den- yer in connection with the meeting of the National Educational association, ascer- tained that but three or four states have larger associations numerically than has Alabama.
 T also discovered that in all large associations 1t was customary to encour- age advance enrolment.
 ..The attractions in the way of speakers this year are fully up to the high stand ard of other recent years. They include President Judson of the University of California and President J. Y. Joyner of the National association, who has made an enviable record as state superintend- ent of North Carolina
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-02-20

N. R. Baker, district superintendent of Birmingham schools, and president of the Alabama Educational association, said yesterday in discussing the coming session of that association in Birmingham:
 1T believe the forthcoming meeting to be held at Birmingham March 24 25 and 26 will surpass the great meeting of last year when approximately 25o0 teachers were present and nearly 2oOO enrolled as active members.
 "Of that number 612 enrolled from Jeff ferson county. At the rate teachers are enrolling in advance, Jefferson county should this year furnish over 600. Bir- mingham alone now has practically 400 white teachers and nearly all will enroll as members. Committees have been ap- pointed and are now at work and report ing good progress. Surely the remainder of the state can be depended upon to fur nish 1900 teachers from It's eoo0 white teachers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-02-20
FINE SESSION HELD
 BY SONS OF JOVl

The Sons of love of Birmingham held a rejuvenation yesterday afternoon, which was a very enthusiastic affair. Twelve new members were initiated and the ses- sion was attended by a number of visitors prominent in the electrical trade The Birmingham branch of the organiza- tion now has about 60 members and is in a fourishing condition. The organiza- tion was originally formed for the gen. eral advancement of the electrical bus mess in all Its branches.
 Among the visitors present at yester- days rejuvenation were: R. B. Ward, Crescent Insulated Wire Co.,, Trenton, N. J.: T. A. Burke. Western Electric Co.,, Atlanta; W. R. Herstein, Electric Supply Co.,. Memphis; W. H. Opdenmey- er National Automatic Fire Alarm, New Orleans. James Clark. Jr., Louisville; c, Robert Churchill Electric Appliance Co.,, New Orleans; Percy Stevens, Interstate Electric Co.,, New Orleans; W. w. Low, Electric Appliance Co.,. Chicago.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-02-20
LEHMANN DIRECTS
 ENDEAYOR PLANS

The Alabama Christian Endeavor union has made a most successful start on it's annual increase campaign under the lead ership of Karl Lehmann of Boston, inter- state field secretary of Christian En- deavor.
 MT. Lehman will again spend sixty days in Alabama during which time he will cover the state thoroughly in the inter ests of the Endeavor movement and the meetings so far held indicate an in- creased activity among the young people.
 Tonight at the First Christian church, Birmingham, he will address q rally held by the societies of the Birmingham dis trict union which will be followed by conference for workers which promises to be full of new and practical sugges- tions. He speaks from intimate know ledge of his subject and always definite ly and helpfully. This meeting will af- ford the only opportunity of hearing Mr. Lehman In Birmingham during his stay m Alabama and those who have heard him before predict a record-breaking att tendance.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-02-20

search difficult Is the fact that so many of Ennis papers, as we'll as our records were destroyed in the earthquake. saved ture of an uncle of the girl, who formerly worked at an iron plant in the Bir- mingham district. I do otFknow this mans name, and have no recod of 1t, but have his picture in my trunk. which will ask you to publish if we do not To- cate her in some other way within the next few days.
 Another man with whom l would like to get in touch is a man named Lively, who was in the undertaking business at the time Ennis was living in Birmingham. This man Lively according to my in formation. was paying attention to Miss Clark at the same time as Ennis, and feel that he might be able to give me in formation regarding her present where abouts,
 q do not even have a record of the name of the man whom Ennis killed in the early nineties, but of course that information would probably not be of much assistance In locating Miss Clark at this late date.
 'The entire amount now in the hands of the Jamaica government will go to Miss Clark with the exception of the ex- pense money which 1t has taken to locate her. This will include my expense in America, and the whole will amount to about $12OO or $1Soo
 Came to Birmingham in 1888
 Miss Clark came to Birmingham from her fathers home near Anniston in 1888. It was in 1891 that she became engaged to Ennis. and they were to be married as soon as he was able. It was the fol- lowing year that he got into the trouble and left the city.
 q will remain in and around Birming ham about two weeks if am not able to locate the heir before that time"