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The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-06-12
The Executive Department

By JOHN H. FRYE President Traders National Bank

An efficient organization can only be secured by selecting employees one at a time, and training them; of course, capable people who have received their training elsewhere may be brought in from time to time, but the majority Tn number of employees must be trained by the concern for which they work. In view of the fact that so many men have risen from obscure beginnings to executive positions, it is of great im- portance that even an office boy be em- ployed only after full investigation. Napoleon is quoted as having said that each soldier in the French army carried in his knapsack a field marshaPs baton Likewise, in a business reorganization. each employe must be selected and coached with a view to the possibility of his oc- cupying an official position.
 Officers and managers of departments should continuously seek to have en- ployes assist to a greater extent in handling details, in order that persons whose duties are of an executive na- ture may have opportunity to work out the larger problems of the business In any prosperity which comes to a corpo- ration, men who are best paid and who hold the more responsible positions share the most largely, and on them the corporation must rely for proper conduct of the whole enterprise. No man in charge of a force of employees can secure a proper observance of the hours for work, or full compliance with the regu- lations, who himself does not properly observe them. Such men should be among the last to leave in the after moons, and if any considerable amount of work is to be done after hours, they should be present then.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-06-12

 FREE today, one g shirt from Ponton & Orr, haberdashers. To the first of the following five persons who call at The Age-Herald office after 8:30 a. m., and before p. m. today We will give the above mentioned prize free to Linn vel F. Hill, Lloyd Mason, Edward K. Johnson, Daniel F. McDonnough and Knox T. Millsap. FOR SALE-Sweet potato plants; bunch Dooly, Nancy Hall and Jersey Yam; 15c per 100; $1 per 1000 W. H. Laugh inghouse, Birmingham, Ala. 9o1 College st., Owenton.
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THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS

ness characterize relations between the officers of corporation and it's board of directors. While it goes without saying that members of the board must be ap- prised of all matters of importance that come up and of all facts that vitally affect the business, whether favorably or otherwise. it is far more necessary to inform them of unfavorable elements, than of favorable ones, because a pro- pitious event never causes complaint
 Discretion must, of course, be used, and in some instances it may be better at first to take up matters with com mittee than with the full board; but it is idle to expect the cooperation of di- rectors. unless they are kept in touch with the affairs of an institution. And a failure to deal frankly with them at all times is sure to result in disaster. if trouble comes.
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ERRORS AND COMPLAINTS

A transaction that has been we'll han died needs no supervision, but complaints of inefficient methods, if properly looked after. can be made valuable aid to ef- ficiency. Those who manage a business should endeavor to keep informed as to the methods in vogue in each depart ment. Where good methods obtain, they should be recognized and commended, and where bad methods exist, steps must be taken to correct them. Among the departments in which these conditions can be most readily brought to light are those handling correspondence and teIe- grams. Needless to say, however, ideas and suggestions can be secured from all departments and employees.
 For long while it has been our prac- tice to have the mail opened by an em- ploye who handles no business by corre- spondence, and that employe places on the desk of the executive officer each letter which contains criticism of our service, whether of a friendly nature, or not. We have also endeavored to have oral reports made of deficiencies and complaints that do not come by mail. A man who is entrusted with the duty of remedying conditions of this sort should be experienced, possessed of judgment and firmness, and capable of finding a remedy for defects. He must also be tactful and patient and able to secure the co-operation of each employe and deI artment; arG employees must be led to understand that these efforts are in their interest as fully. as in the interest of the institution. and that their assist ance must be given. The province of this man is not so much to reprove those who have made an error, as to help, in a kirdly way, to remove the cause for a nf
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-06-12
ONE CENT A WQRDI
FARM AND TIMBER LANDS

RATES-One cent a word a dayy no ad.
 taken for less than 25c for first fnser- ti0n. Casb must accomrany order.
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 FARM Of 2OO acres in sight of station of 800 people. All fenced and 100 acres cleared. No rock and the stumps are gone. Creek flowing through farm. Good dwelling with hall and two porches. Orchard, garden and other good things. Very fine, level farm and handy to school, station and church. For good reason the place is offered at sacrifice. Small cash payment with long time on balance. Could not trade. Address Sid L. Beason, Whit ney Ala 6-10-3t GREAT BARGAINS IN LANDS-Write and get free photographs showing great development along all lines going on in new country and free descriptive literature about Bogalusa and surround ing territory. We will sell you 80 or 160-acre farms of new, uncleared land, and under your direction will clear and develop from 20 to 40 acres free of stumps, build dwelling house and barn, put down well. plant grove of Sat suma oranges. peaches and pecan trees and cultivate the ground for period of time. Applications will be con- sidered only from persons who can give some references as to financial ability to carry out contract Address Great Southern Lumber Co.,, Cut-Over Land Department. Box 1900, Bogalusa, La.
 6-4-20t
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Read the Ads on This Page and See Who Gets It
ONE CENT A WORD
FOR SALE

RATES--One cent a word . day, no ad.
 taken for less than 25c for first inser-
 tion. Cnsh must accompany order.
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WANTED-SALESMEN

D-SALESMEN
 
 WE want five first-class stock statesmen for high grade proposition; insurance and other agents can handle; some o1 our men making s100 per week. Address Interstate Co.,, 215 Colcord Bldg, Okla homa City, Okla. 6-9-3i
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J. F. McGregor Mfg. Co.,, Backbands and Specialties, Chattanooga, Tenn,
 Want Side Line Salesmen.
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|ONE CENT A WORD|( |

RATES-Onc cent a word a dsys no aa. taken for less than 25c for first ihser. ti0n. Cash must accompany order.
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SALESMEN, SIDE LINE-Make big money selling our new 5c art pie ture. knife punch boards; big com
 mission. Write for exclusive terri tory. Dan Qualls Speciality Co.,, Box 415, Knoxville, Tenn. 6-104t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-06-12
THE EXECUTIVE OFFICER
By Hop

that they offer splendid opportunity for needed thought and deliberation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-06-12

It devolves upon the executive off, cer of corporation to hold the or 8anization together as the hub holds the spokes of wheel A man serving in this capacity should be of high character, good judge of human na- ture, experienced in all departments of the business, capable Of selecting men for positions and of securing their CO., operation. It is not possible to enu- merate all the qualifications required, but those mentioned, and the virtues of patience and perseverance are quite es- sential.
 Among the most important duties are the selection and supervision of men for the more responsible places, at least, the filling of important vacancies, mak- ing needed changes, and seeing to 1t that each man has neither too large nor too small an assignment of work. Weak places in the organization must be watched for, with view to strengthen ing them. Men that are not adapted to the work they are doing should be trans ferred to other departm snts, and those that are unsuited to the business as a whole must be eliminated.
 It is essential to keep informed as to the status of business in the>> country, which can be done by reading financial papers and other publications Condi- tions in the immediate territory may be kept in touch with through local pa pers, and by talking with customers and others In banking corporations, particu- larly, the supervision of credits by the executive officer, by the discount com- mittee of directors. and by the board as a whole, is most important.
 In quite 8 few concerns, books of in- struction have been prepared, covering the work of each department. The con- tents Iof these books must be kept up to date, and the compilation of additional material for them is quite necessary. It is essential, at regular intervals, to keep informed as to the income and expense in each department, and of the business as whole. The income of departments must, as far as possible be increased, and diligent effort should be made to keep expenses within reasonable limits.
 The successful conduct of departments which handle advertising and soliciting is absolutely essential to growth. Audit ing in accordance with the latest meth ods must be carefully looked after. It is necessary, not only to see that cash, securities and other property is in hand, according to the books, but to make sure that nothing is carried at value higher than that at which it can be converted into money. The foregoing are some. but not all. of the matters which an executive officer should super wise, and needless to say, much of this supervision must be accomplished by the aid of others.
 It is essential that the utmost frank.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-06-12

GOOD -4-hOrse farm of AO acres, located three miles from Ashville; 90 acres cultivated. good painted dwelling, ten nant house and also barn and orchard. Handy to school and to church. Tele- phone and R. F. D. service. Pike to station and to town. Two streams and two wells. Surface title). Rented for about s400 for buyer to get rents. Price $15 per acre with liberal terms. Want to sell at once. Address Box 175, Ash ville Ala. 6-10-3t
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-04-04
SALES INCREASE ON
WASHINGTON MARKET
Quotations, However, Remain
At Same Level as on
Monday.

While the market that prevailed on
the Washington Stock Exchange today
possessed greater breath. 1t did not
manifest any particular trend and quo
tation figures remained practically at
the levels established Monday Tho
volume OF salcs increased appreciably.
Bank stocks we're In better demand.
A total of 2i7 shares OF American Sc
curity and Trust Company stock sold
at ECO: 10 shares OF Daitrict National
Bank chaLTed hands at 1873. l point
above the previous price. and . shares
OF Washington Loan and Trust brought
23o.
The fact that the directors OF the
Lanston Monotype Company are meet
ing in New York this afternoon to
consider the question of a dividend
checked the activity OF Lanston
ptock. An odd lot Cf five shares sold
at III as compared with sales at w
Georgetown Gas stock was bid up
ten points To 30. and the bid on Con.
tinental Trust was advanced one
point to 123.
Other sales included $4,000 worth Of
Washington Railway and Electric 4
per cent bonds at 81: Potomac
Electric Power consolidated s at 100;
a Washington Gas at l0BA; twelve
shares of American Graphophone pre-
ferred stock at 1925: two shares Of
ten shares OF Norfolk and Washing
ton Steamboat stock at lS5h and
eleven shares Of Washington Railway
and Electric preferred stock at 50.
The Union Trust Company has de-
clared the regular quarterly dividend
Of liz per cent payable April l5. The
transfer books have already closed.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-04-04
WALL STREET WAR
STOCKS STRONGER
Openings See Advances, With
First-Hour Sales Of Two
Hundred Thousand Shares.

NEW YORK. April 4.-Yesterday's ac-
tivity and strength in war stocks was
renewed at the opening of the stock
exchange today.
Baldwin Locomotive opened up ~
Mt 100; United States Steel gained y at
So; Crucible was up Y at 96h. and Amer
lean Locomotive advanced " to Szk.
Sales during the first hour were
nearly 10000 shares. Willis Overland
sold up at 240; Jewel Tea advanced ~
to s3%. Baldwin and American Loco
motive were active. and held their ad-
vances.
The general list was about where Il
started at noon, while several specialties
showed more marked changes.
The Wall Street rumor market cap
tured Villa. and Mexican Petroleum
sold at high as 1l2&. but dropped back
point when the rumor could not be
traced to Its source.
Studebaker sold UP 81 points to 14sli.
and Chandler Motor advanced ~ to slil.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-04-04
TAKOMA PARK VOTES
TO AUTHORIZE BONDS
Construction Of Enlarged Water
works Now Is Assured.

Takoma Park Is TO enlarge It's water
works system by the construction of a
combined reservoir and settling basin,
OF 3,Jo1OOO gallons capacity, large
enough to supply the municipality for
twenty-four days. Silver Springs will
also be supplied from the reservoir.
The construction is assured by the IA
vorable vote OF the property owners
affected. who yesterday balloted on a
bond issue OF s25,0Oo to finance the
project.
Only six votes were cast in opposi-
ton to the bond issue. and although
but thirty-two voted in favor OF au-
thorising the Issue, many property own
ers being assured In advance that the
from the polls.
The vote on supplying Silver Springs
with water. was thirty-one In favor and
six opposed.
The total cost OF the work Is estI.
mated at s20;S!s, OF which the reservoir
will cost Sl0a70.
The cost of the proposed extension Ia
supply Silver Springs Is estimated al
Co and the nxed charges to maintain
silver Springs would be charged O
minimum Of Sl,Snl annually for water
on a basis of 1,Ooo.OO0 gallons consump.
tlon,
Supplying Silver Springs is dcpenJent
upon the Montgomery county commits,
sleners. who. will have to contract n
behalf NJ Silver Springs
The bonds will pay per cent, anf
will run for Ave, ten. fiftSn. ans
twAnty years.
The judges Of the election vesterds,
were j.. NJ. Mooers, 3. X. Kyle, and +
W. IonEley.
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Bonds.
TodaV'S Sales.

Washington Railway Is, t5,oCOdSi
Potomac Electric cons SIS. 81. OO0l10O.
I.anston Monotype. 5Qi7Is.
Graphophone preferred, l0Gl25, 2a125.
After Undergraduates Linotype, 2
Qle2h.
American Security and Trust Com
pany, 2@i2sO. 5000. 5Q2Gc. 1Oa2eO. 21260.
ld9G0, lM26o.
Washington Gas SIS. 81 ,NOqlOs%.
Washington Railway pfd.. 1QS2, l0Gs2.
Washington Loan ard Trust. aG'23O,
Norfolk and Washington Steamboat,
l0dll55h.
District National Bank. 1GalSA
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-04-04
Real Estate Transfers.

White Haven, ST. Philip and Jacob-Rachel
G. Pierce 10 Walter p. Piumlcy, lots 90
and 20, block l, SO (stamps 70 centsl.
Holmead Manor-william g. Phillips ct ux.
to Maynard A. and Lila r. Bayles, lot l4S,
square 2s2s, $40 (stamps 80 cents).
Dobbns' Addition-Oscar c. Martin ct ux
to John ]. Bowles, lot l4s. square II, SO
(stamps 81.
Twelfth street northeast, between | and X
streets-Herman r. Howenstein, trustee, to
Philip l.. and c. Agnes Roache, lot S.
square $780, $40 (stamps S.50l. Charles NJ
Corson' TO same, lot 81, square $50. $40
(stamps so cents).
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-04-04
Wholesale Produce Market.

EGGs-Nearby. fresh. 10000 per dox
Southern, Isc per doz.
cHEEsE-New York. new. Isc Der h., fat.
BuTTER-Elsin print. 600 per h.: tub 30
LIVE POULTRY-Hens. 17tnIsc DER ID
live turkeys. Aq2Sc per ID; chickens, s3G25c
per ID.
LIVE sTocK-veal calves. best, Toe p.r
lb.; heavy. shdl0c per h.; fat sheep. SGeLc
per lb.; spring lambs, l6al7c per ID.
" KREY, PRICE 6 co.
VBGETABLES-touota Furnished by
Taylor wade)-Potatoes, Ss.25 per sack;
onions saI5 per sack; cabbage. 81 per crate:
onions. u.5o per bushel.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-04-04
Table of Costs.
Carmichael to Administer
Estate of Thomas J. Pence

Otto Carmichael today was issued
letters testamcntsry to administer the
estate OF Thomas ], Pence, secretary of
the Democratic national committee,
whose death occurred March o.
Mr.. Pence DIED without a Will. The
estate included North Carolina real
estate valued at $500 and personal eff
fects Of unknown value. Debts against
the estate aEgrORate stOe.
Justlca Mccoy issued the administra-
tive authority to Mr.. Carmichael on the
petition OF Wesley N Jones. an uncle
of Mr.. Pence, and the only heir at law
CarmichRefs fond was liked at $2,S0e
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-04-04

Upon being convicted on an Indictment
charging him with assaulting Mary
Wright. colored. Thomas Smith. color
ed. was sentenced to four years In the
penitentiary
Upon pleading guilty to an indictment
charging him with destruction of prop
sentenced to the house OF correction FOR
one year and Thomas Braxton, who
pleaded guilty to a charge OF violating
the local option law OF the county. was
given six months In the same institution.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-04-04
ANACOSTIA.

The Bradbury Heights Citizens Asso-
citation met last night. with J. z. Crow
der In the chair. The school commit
tee reported that moving OF the new
school from Capitol Heights TO Brad
bury Heights would be completed by
the opening OF the fall term. The light
committee reported progress.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-04-04
Lenten Service Resumed.

Beginning tomorrow night the Even
Ing Lenten services will be resumed at
Trinity Episcopal Church Third and C.
STREETS northwest, with sermon at
o'clock. Services will be held hereafter
on Monday, Wednesday and Friday
evenings until Easter. :
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-04-04
corporal" Tanner Has
Natal Day Anniversary

Congratulations were extended to
corporal James Tanner, register of
wills, today upon the seventy-second
anniversary of his birthday.
The employees of the registers office
presented MIN with a huge bouquet OF
seventy-two red roses early this morn
lnE.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-04-04
NOTES AND GOSSIP
or CAPITAL SOCIETY
items Of Interest and lmpor-
lance Of Past. Present, and
Future.
CONTINUED from Seventh Page)
guest OF Secretary OF Labor and Mrs.

CONTINUED from Seventh Page)
guest OF secretary OF Labor and Mrs.
Wilson.
Mrs. stuart Jackson, have gone to At
lantic City to spend week.
GsDt 10 'Ss .g F s,ler IT, vi Ais,t has
Major and Mrs. Robert K. Noble at
their apartment in the Lonsdale.
Later Mrs. Siler will go to her home
in Norfolk for an indefinite stay.
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Gives Tea Today.
Mrs. David II. Kincheloe, wife Of Con-
gresham Kincheloe. will entertain at
tea this Afternoon from to s o'clock
at her apartment. 1857 X street.
Mrs. Ollie James, Mrs. Alben w. Bark
ley. Mrs. Ben Johnson. and Miss Mar
Earet Ross. all Of Kentucky. anil Mrs.
cheatam will assist Mrs. Kincheioo.
-
Mr.. and Mrs. James A. Drain have
sent out invitations for the marriage Of
their daughter. Doris Mabel. to Edward
Northul Hay April 26. at 43o o'clock
"A small reception at Mr.. and Mrs.
Drains apartment In the Wyoming
will follow the ceremony.
To Visit in Carolina.
Commodore and Mrs. James p. Parker
will leave Washington at the end of the
week to visit Commodore Parker's sis
ter in South Carolina.
Miss Margaret Parker is visiting in
New York. .'.
Lieut. Myron Bertman, U. y. A.. has
left Washington for several months
leave.
-
Major Gustave Lukesh, u. =. A.. who
will return to Washington tomorrow.
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Engineers Entertain.
The Engineers Mess at the Washing
ton Barracks entertained about seventy
at the Officers Club.
Mrs. William p. Wooten. wife OF
Colonel Wooten. commandant at the
barracks. received the guests.
Mrs. Henry clifford Stuart is en-
PERTAINING at a bridge party of nine
tables this afternoon in compliment
to Mrs. Paul FitzsimmonA wife OF
Medical Director Fitzsimmons. U. S.
A small number Of additional guess
have been invited for tea later In the
afternoon.
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To Give Dinner.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles McKenney will
entertain at dinner tonight.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hampson Cary will
entertain at dinner Thursday night
at tho Army and Navy Club in COM
pltment to Miss Helen Woodrow
Bones.
-
Miss BERTHE Coleman who has been
the guest OF her brother-in-law and
sister, Capt. and Mrs. John Hodges, at
the Washington Barracks for several
weeks. returned to school In New York
Sunday.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-04-04
ROCKVILLE.

John Jones. a prominent farmer. dice
last night. aged seventy-eight years. He
had been in poor health for some time
He is survived by his widow and sew.
eral children.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-04-04

Branch 90, National League Of Gov
eminent Employees. will meet on Thurs
day night In Masonic Hall to hear
George l.. Cain. national president
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-04-04
WORKING GIRL MUST
EARN $8.65 TOLWE

Before the annual meeting Of the Con-
sumers' League at Rauscher's last eve
ming. the Rev. Dr. Frank O'Hara. OF
Catholic University. presented the re-
suits OF an inquiry into the living cost
for wage earning women in the Dis
trict.
He gave sS.65 as the smallest wage on
which a working woman in the District
can be self-sustaining.
or the 200 women workers who were
questioned in this inquiry. two-thirds,
DR.. O'Hara said. earned less than this
amount.
low wage scale was urged by Surgeon
Gen. William G. Gorgas. u. S. n. The
meeting was presided over by Justice
Frederick L. Siddons. OF the District
Supreme Court.
ident of the league. Other officers were
Mrs. Walter s.. Ufford, Miss Dorothy NJ
Mueller. and Mrs. Lloyd B. Wight vice
presidents; Mrs Merrill Z. Gates, treas
urer; Miss Elizabeth r.. Bryan. secre-
cording secretary: Miss q. s. Falk.
executive secretary. and the following
were added to the executive committees:
Mrs. Henry 8. Graves: Dr.; A; J. Nickel
oIiara, and Mrs. Wilbur c. Phillips.
Many Must Board.
DR.. O'Hara said the inquiry had shown
that q per cent OF the employees lived
away from home and that rs per cent
lived at home.
The cost OF board and lodging for
those living away from home was de-
termined by inserting advertisements
for room and board. and then inquirine
into the fitness OF the places offered
by those who answered. II was found,
In this way that S. a week was the min.
imum allowance for room and board
The average expenditure weekly for
laundry OF wage-earning women was
found to be 45.8 cents. The clothes item
varied widely, and was greatly affected
by the pay received. The items of doc
tors and dentists bills were determined
by replies received from those question
ed. Insurance, church and society fees,
and insurance payments also were asked
about.
Table of Costs
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American Telephone and Telegraph c..

A dividend OF Two Dollars per share
will be paid on Saturday April Is. 1915. to
stockholders of record at the close OF busi-
ness on Friday. March 81. 1915.
@. D. MINE. Treasurer.