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The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-18

SALESMAN WANTED TO CARRY SIDE LINE OF MEMS JEWELRY; COM MISSION BASIS WRITE WITH REF ERENCES AND PARTICULARS. REUGO SPECIALITY CO, 100 N. EUTAW ST, BALTIMORE. MD.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-18
SITUATIONS wANTED-MALE 5

SITUATIONS WANTED-MALE 54 COST FlNDING--Married man. 25, expers- enced in factory accounting and cost finding, wants work in this line that will enable hinN to carry it's study and practice. J. R. L., West End 306-J. WANTED-Position by frst-class lum-s Der office man as bookkeeper, sales manager, etc; experienced in wholesale and sawmill offices. Address N3s. care Age Herald.
 WANTED-Job as chauffeur or truck driver; white; also experienced me- chanic. Address X-2s, care Age-Herald.
 FINANCIAL E
 BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIEs S7
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-18

IF YOU THINK OF Sd, ,000 THE FIRST YEAR WRITE ME PERSONALLY Strong proposition of merit for general re- tail trade; nationally advertised; rush season starting; splendid commissions; liberal weekly advance to producers W. Morgan. Sales Mgr, 1920 Euclid. Cleveland O. Dept, l.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-18

$I OSo made by wingo in weeks selling Never-Fall razor sharpeners. Purdy made $40.50 first day. Other inexperi- enced men cleaning up big money Ap- plewhite. La., orders in 30 minutes. Hurry, investigate, exclusive territory. Write today. NeVer-Fail Co.,. 11s Allen Bldg. Toledo, O.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-18

SPECIALITY SALESNEN--Ou contract with coffee roaster producing distribu- ton at their expense affords big oppor~ tuny 10 snade ,i in us app ?, The Manufacturers Premium Co.,. iB-2U West Lake St. Chicago.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-18

AGENTS-Wanted for tremendously sue cessful home and automobile speciality; demonstration means sale, big repeater {. easy money for you; send 1oc for sam pie and particulars to N. s. Distributing Corp, 607 9th Ave, New York.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-18

s1 PER HOUR guaranteed, men. women, Davis milk server for canned milk;
 elegant silver creamer. advertised, dem
 onstrated. Stores; Mays, Cleveland :;
 Marshall Fields, Chicago: Wanamak- CTS, New York. s1.50 retail. Write Davis Can Server Corp, Ashtabula, O.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-18
AGENTS WANTED
AGENIS WAN ED e-.--- ,Ir L. IT. |. Nfrn Atn.Ar AtrA NunAInM

WE WANT n lady or gentleman agent to handle city trade in Birmingham and other vacant cities; this ia wonder full opportunity as you will be retailing the genuine J. R. Watkins products, in- cludlng Watkins cocoanut oil shampoo. Garda face powder, fruit drinks and over 137 other products. Write today for free sample and particulars. The J. R. Watkins Co. 6S. Memphis, Tenn.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-18

NO dull times in food business; people must eat; pleasant. dignified work pay ing $20 to $75 weekly for man woman in each locality no experience or capi- tai required. Federal Pure Food Co.,, 23O9 Archer, Chicago.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1921-10-16
AUTOMOBILE GOES
OVER EMBANKMENT
Neck of Driver Is Broken and
Two Women Are Seriously
Injured in Accident.

MIILEDGEVILLE, Ga, Oct ia
big touring car filled with nurses from
the state Sanitarium, plunged over a
steep embank1nent near here late to-
day. A. B. Berry. driver of the car.
sustained a broken neck and was in
stanfly killed. Miss Ruby Hoover is
seriously injured. Doctors stating that
she has little chance to recover. 9th
ers2 injured are: Miss Gertrude Ham,
Miss Mabel Macdonald and L. r.
Grant.
Three other nurses escaped injury.
The car was trying to pass another
automobile when it ran over the en-
bankment.
The automobile was owned by Mr..
Grant, an aged Atlanta private patient
at the institution. who was permitted
to use it whenever he desired. Berry
was his attendant.
At the State Sanitarium where the
injured were taken, it was stated late
tonight that Miss Ham and Miss
Hoover may not survive the night.
Miss Mcdonald, the other nurse in
iured. has a broken arm and leg. Her
home is in Florida.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1921-10-16
DEAD CALM SPOHS SPORT OF Upton RACE CONTESTANT
GOVERNOR HARDING OF FEDERAL
RESERVE BOARD DOES NOT THINK
SALARIES PAID ARE EXCESSIVE
Compares Salary
Bank With That of Bank Officials Carrying
Similar Responsibilities.

part of the commissions records and
that the commission make public its
findings with respect to the charges
made by Mr.. williams in the contro-
versy which began some months ago.
Included in the letter was an ana
lysis Of the salaries paid the New York
bank officials and a comparison of the
salaries with those OF bank officials
carrying similar responsibilities. The
letter also embodies the minutes OF a
meetings of the reserve board of which
Mr. williams as comptroller was a
member, which showed that Mr.. VIII
liams voted for increasing the salary
OF Governor Strong of the New York
bank from s30. 900 to $4,000.
cit will be noted" the letter added,
that the minutes show that Mr. VIII
Rams voted affirmatively on so per
cent of the salary increases including
those which he now criticises and
that he did not vote against any Of
them, but was absent from meetings
at which the other twenty per cent
were considered"
Former Secretary McAdoo. who, as
head OF the treasury. was chairman of
the reserve board also was on record
as favoring the salary increases, and
in a statement to the board said, ac-
cording to tho minutes. that such SAL
aries should be made sufficiently at
tractive to induce capable and effe-
Gent men to take up the work.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1921-10-16
HARDING HOPES
TO AID FORCES
AVERT TROUBLE
Summons to Washington the
Three Members Represent
ing Public on Rail
road Labor Board
tpx The AssoeIataa Rre.sl

WASHINGTON. Oct. 1.-THE public
group Of the railroad labor board and
the fun membership OF the Interstate
Commerce Commission BY personal dl-
rection Of President Harding joined forces
today IN an effort to avert the threatened
serious railroad labor complications.
Summoned to Washington BY the Presi-
dent. the three members representing
the public on the railroad labor board.
were escorted BY Mr.. Harding. himself
to a conference with the members Of
the Interstate Commerce Commission
which was unfinished at the end OF the
day and left open to resumption Monday.
silence was maintained by all parties
to the conference. even in the face OF
the strike call issued late in the day at
Chicago. but the purpose OF the meeting
was said in White House announce
nent to be consideration ''of the possi-
brity Of an early adjustment OF railroad
rates and wages"
sThe President has been impressed
that somewhat anomalous situation
surrounds the relations OF the Interstate
Commerce Commission and the railway
labor board the statement added. The
commission has very large powers
through It's control Of rates. to determine
what the revenues Of the roads should
be while the railway labor board through
its authority IN the matter Of wage de-
Termination. has = very large power IN
determining the largest item OF railway
expenditures. The President. as there's
fore, impressed with the desirabiiity OF
getting these two highly potential bodies
together and reaching something like
definite understanding between them.
The statement further explained, that
Chairman Barton Of the labor board, G.
Wallace W. Hanger. and Ben. w Hoop
er. the two other public members. were
called in because the labor and railroad
members were Tin the nature OF things
partisan"
Chairman McCord and the full Inter-
state Commerce Commission received
President Harding with the board mem
bers. and participated in q morning ses-
sion after the President had departed.
The chairmen and Commissioners Esch
Parker, Lewis. and Eastman resumed the
conference with the board group in the
afternoon. and will meet with them
again Monday.
At the conclusion of today's conference
Mr.. Hooper remarked that we've been
hearing that railroad strike talk. for
three and half months. but nobody has
seen the strike
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1921-10-16
ASK lands TO
ACT AS ARBITER
VIII Not Consent Until He Has
Learned Conditions and
Night Be Disqualified.

CHICAGO. oct. ia telegram tc
Federal Judge Kenesaw NJ. Lands
from the 500. Lines asking him to
act as an arbiter in the wage and
working conditions differences be-
tween the roads and its employees was
received at the judges office today,
Judge Lands is in New York.
Federal Judge Kenesaw NJ. Lands,
said tonight that he had sent tele-
gram TO the 500 Lines officials asking
them the nature or the wage and work.
ing differences the railroad has with
its employees. His message was in
RESPONSE to ono from the 500 Lines
asking him to act as arbiter in the
dispute. Judge Lands said he was
not familiar with the dispute and that
he would not consent to act as arbiter
untfl he learned the conditions. He de-
clared also that he might have fixed
opinions on some OF the questions In
voIved and in that event he would be
disqualified to act. a
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1921-10-16
RAILROAD FIGURES
ARE MISLEADING Is
WARNE'S STATEMENT
Claims Operating Receipts and
Net Income Presented to
Committee incorrect.
DENIES RAILROADS HAVE
SUFFERED HEAVY LOSSES
Says That Their Revenues Dur
ing the War We're the Larg-
est in History.

/ WASHINGTON, Oct. 15.-Presenta-
tion OF labor's case in the Senate IN
terstate Commerce Committees in
vestigation OF general railroad condi-
ditions was begun today by Frank =.
Warne. Statistician for the Railroad
Brotherhoods.
Charges were made by Mr.. Warne
that misleading and Incorrect figures
regarding railroad operation receipts
and net income has been presented to
the committee during recent months
by the railway executives. The exec
utives, he said. had submitted "sta-
tional fallacies."
A mass Of information and detailed
charts designed by the witness, who
denied that the railroads had suffered
heavy losses from government con-
troll and said their revenues during
tho war were the largest In history.
Mr.. Warne declared that to secure
rate increased from the Interstate
commece Commission. the railroads
had spent excessive amounts for main
tenance without necessity and that the
land grant railroads profited double
during the war control period By re-
ceiving rates without any reduction
for thier land grants from the govern
ment.
In recent years, Mr.. Warne stated.
had make large expenditures for per
manent Improvement, paying for them
out OF operating revenues and charg
ing them as expenses Of operation. He
also charged that roads had manipu-
lated maintenance accounts so as to
affect favorably or adversely their net
operating revenue and income results.
These were depressed arbitrily, he
said, during periods when the car
riers We're seeking increases before
the Interstate Commerce Commission.
Mr.. Warne will continue his testi-
mony next week.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1921-10-16
JOHN H. COLLINS IS
MILTON POSTMASTER
Announcement in Yesterdays
Journal Was Mistake of Civil
Service Commission.
(RY GEORGE Il. MANNlNe.)

|nounceme1t made by the Civil Service
Commission yesterday and carried in
these columns that an examination
will be held November is to secure
eligibles for postmaster at Milton,
was in error. the commission today
notified Congressman SmithwIck.
The postoffice department some
time ago requested the Civil Service
Commission to hold the examination
for Milton. but subsequently can
celled 1t, it is said. and reappointed
John II. Collins. who was nominated
and confirmed by the Senate last week.
Mr.. Collins was the highest eligible
at a former examination and received
the appointment accordingly.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1921-10-16

The New England states comprises
tho group that IS virtually untouched
ia the first walkout.
The strike orders were issued TO the
Zig Five Brotherhoods, oldest and
most powerful q the railway unions,
and they specifically include mail
frains rs the walkout Their provis-
ions Instructed strikers 20 keep away
from faiiroad property witha warninE
THAT violence Of any nature will not
80 tolerated BY the organizations.
The strike was announced follow
ms "a overwhelming vote, said 70 be-
upwards OK ninety per cent favoring
Il strike because Of ~ per cen re-
duction 81 wages authorized BY the
United States labor board Of July /,
and after It was declared BY the AS
ISOLATION Of Railway Executives in
session here yesterday that a further
reduction would be sought BY tn rail
roads. II was said that the strike de-
cision was made before the announce
ment OF this further intended cut.
Printed instructions as to conduct Of
the strike. issued IN Chicago, were
dated yesterday October ia.
u fear It VIII be ono OF the most Sc
rious strikes in American Transported
tion history" said w q. Lee, presi-
dent or the Railroad Trainmen, who
during recent weeks has sent circu-
lars to his men warning them OF the
critical nature Of the steps they con-
tamplated.
The country was divided into four
groups. in which the men were au-
thorized 70 walk out progressively, one
group every twenty-four hours. The
names Of the groups we're not made
public. but unofficiaily the Identity OF
roads I'll the first group TO go was
learned. subject to changes which
union officials said would be few.
This first group include some Of theI
country's greatest rail systems from
coast "a coast and from Canada to the
Gulf These were;
Chicago and Northwestern; Texas
and Pacific; Kansas city Southern;
Pennsylvania; Missouri Pacifics In-
iernatlonai and Great Northern:
Southern Pacific (Atiantic and Pa
riflc iines) the Southern Railway:
louisville and Nashville st. Louis
Southwestern whether Texas lines in
(continusd on Page Two.)
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1921-10-16
PRESIDENT OREGON TELLS NEWSPAPER
CORRESPONDENTS OF MEXICO'S POLICIES

more than an hour a variety OF sub
jects pertaining, for toe most part, to
internal affairs. In alluding to the
Puebla situation, he asserted it pos
sessed no elements of danger other
than the ordinary hungry appeal Of
hungry people who are suffering dis
comforts due to a commercial para
lysis in this city
General Maycott federal military
commander at Puebla who has been
in Mexico City comforting with Presi-
dent Obregon regarding the situation
there was to leave here tonight, but,
according to President Obregon, he
has received hands off" orders unless
stern necessity should demand other
wise. The president intimated. how
ever. that unless demonstrations cease
and business reopens. the federal
forces will be employed to restore
tranquility.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1921-10-16
~ Ths AssoeIatsd Pressl

WASHINGTON Oct. 15.-The fed
eral reserve board does not regard
the salaries paid the governor OF the
New York federal reserve bank and
the federal reserve agents as being
excessive" Governor Harding Of the
board said in letter to Chairman
Anderson of the congregational agri-
cultural commission made public to-
night,
No one familiar with the qualifa-
cations of these gentlemen, their long
experience In banking, their estab-
lished position in the banking COM
munity before the federal reserve
bank was organized, the magnitude
OF the responsibilities and the oppor-
tunities constantly afforded them to
make other more profitable engage
ments,' the letter added. would as
sert for a moment that they are be-
ing paid more than they are worth"
Governor Harding. explained that
the letter was mot" a reply to the
recent senate resolution requesting
data on the salaries paid New York
Federal reserve bank officials, but was
intended to deal more specifically
with criticism of John Shelton Wdl-
iiams, former comptroller of the cur
rency. The boards answer to the re-
quest OF the senate. ne added would
be forwarded next week. He request
ed. however, that the letter be made
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1921-10-16
OF BREEZE
.SLOOPS COULDN'T
FINISH In TIME
Were Three Hours Sailing Twice
Around Triangular Three
Mile Course.
NEW ORLEANS SKIPPER
LEAD NEARLY ALL WAY
While Pensacola Yachtsmen
Were Close Second-Protest
Made Not Sustained.

! Large crowds OF spectators Assem- :
bled on the waterfront yesterday aft
ernoon to witness the initial race in
the annual regatta Of fish class sloops
for the Upton trophy. Both Palafox
and Baylen street wharves were
crowded. and also many boats were
loaded to capacity Everything was
set for a successful race. but this
weather man, Notwithstanding all the
petitions that had been filed. failed 10
give the eager yachtmen a breeze that
was worth while. The attempt was a
very Hstless affair, the bay being hard
~ above a dead calm. The race was
called off after three hours. the pre-
scribed time limit had expired with
the boats on the second lap Of tho
three mile course.
The attempt was made over che
regular triangular course with a fun
mile to the leg. and the race was 70
have been three times around this
course. the race was called off. and
viii be sailed at Ss45 o'clock this
morning
The sloop, led practically All the
way over the two laps that we're sailed
with Capt. yitherell of the local club
a close second, Capt. Jackson, Of the
Eastern Short Yacht Club. Of Mobile,
third Capt. Walthers. the other local
skipper was fourth The weather be-
ing as it was. this attempted race was
no fair test OF the skin OF the en-
trants, and when tho little boats as
semble this morning there is no telling
who viii lead the procession.
Protest was entered yesterday By
Captain Porteous of the Southern
Yacht Club against Capt. Dave With
erel1, of the Pensacola Yacht Club, IN
regard to being forced off the course
at tho eastward buoy on the second
leg OF the race.
The committee took the protest IN
der advisement, and after a five-hour
session rendered a decision as follows.
Resolved. That the evidence does
not show conclusiveiy that Captain
Witherell did foul Captain Porteous At
the east stake. but It does show that
Captain Witherel did take unneces-
sary risk Of committing a foul and he
is therefore reprimanded for so do
ing.
(signed) "ROx COWBEY,
Chairman Upton Fish Glass Com
tcontInued on Page Two1
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1921-10-16

crete dock. which could be added to
as the need arose. and that in his
opinion this would be far preferable
to any dock of creosoted piling, as It
would be far more durable, and there
fore more economical. in the end.
Captain Turtle Is one OF the best
government engineers in the country,
and it is the generally expressed
opinion that his estimate would be Of
far greater value than that Of anv
outside engineer whom the city migat
employ.
He is not only one OF the best gov
eminent engineers In the country
but Is thoroughly familiar with the
bay and his report would be particu-
larly valuable, for that reason.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1921-10-16
NOTICEABLE DISPLAY
WINDOWS
PENSACOLA STATIONERY co.

PENSACOLA STATIONERY co.
Striking IA its arrangements, and
unique IA character, tho Victrola WIN
dow diepiay OF the Pensacola sta
tionery Company attracted much att
iention yesterday afternoon and eve
ming. and many who stopped to view
the window also visited the new
store. whore they were welcomed, in
spite Of the fact that tho company is
not vet ready for It's formal opening.
Monday however. the store win open
It's doors the yictroia department viii
be prepared % serve All customers.
The arrangement OF the window Is
most original III character. among the
features presented being charming
figurines. taking character parts.
There s. Amneris in Aida, stately.
richly gowned and jewelcd; there Is
III Tosca and Gilda; canio and Lady
Liberty each perfect IN presentation
os her role.
THE Nictrola which ~ displayed ia
tho window IS q Number II. one OF
Tho finest that Is made Ia the Vic
trola factory.
THE entire effect of The window is
extremely good. and viii attract many
20 the store whore today souvenirs
win Be given away % all adults who
can.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1921-10-16
lny lie AssoeIatsa Pressl

Mexico City, Oct. 15.--Presldent
Obregon, In a conference with Ameri-
can newspaper correspondents today,
made four important declarations,
substantially as follows:
That Mexico viii have no official
representatives at the impending
Washington conference;
That the question of the recognition
Of Mexico by the United States re-
mains in status quo"
That the Mexican federal govern
ment will support the Pueblo state
authorities, even with troops If nee
essary to maintain order which has
been threatened as a result Of pro-
tests against tax laws in that state.
That negotiations relative to the
of Mexico's foreign debt are
in a preliminary stage.
President Obregon discussed for
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1921-10-16

Mouitrie. Ga, and in Pensacola.
In his letter Mr.. Beardslee indi-
Gated that on account OF Mr.. Hard
ing's illness, he had received no re-
port on the Pensacola deal, in which
Mr.. Harding had interested himself
and with Mr.. Beardslee was connect
ed. and from the tenor OF the letter
received, It is quite evident that Mr..
Beardslee is still open to proposition
from Pensacola. in regard to the es-
Enlistment of factory here.
When in Pensacola. Mr.. Harding
made a number OF friends, who will
learn with regret OF his death.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1921-10-16
CAPTAIN TURTLE BELIEVES TWO DOCKS
CAN BE BUILT BY CITY WITH THE FUNDS

That the city commissioners can
build at least two units of concrete
docks. with the money at their dis
posal for this work. is the opinion OF
Captain Turtle, as expressed in regard
to the docks. Captain Turtle met
with the commissioners the early part
OF the week, but informed them 1t
would not be possible to make a re-
port on the dock sites within ten days,
as work he had on hand would not
permit, before that time.
Captain Turtle said that while he
could not express any opinion as to the
site for the docks without making
some Investigations. that he felt as
sured that the sum of money was am
pie to build at least two units of con-
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1921-10-16
DEAL OF GARMENT FACTORY HELD UP ON
ACCOUNT OF DEATH OF JOHN L. HARDING

J. L. Harding, who spent about one
month in Pensacola, in connection with
the establishment of an overall factory
at this point; died Saturday. October
s, in Milwaukee. Wis.
News OF the death OF Mr.. Harding
was received in Pensacola In a letter
written by r. M. Beardslee, Of the
Manufacturers Sales Company, OF
Milwaukee.
In his communication Mr. Beard
lee said that Mr.. Harding was sick
only a few days after his return
north. He had spent some months
south. having been in voldosta and
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1921-10-16
BELIEVE ROADS WILL
CONTINUE TO OPERATE

CHICAGO, Oct. 1.-the railroads
VIII be able to continue operation
despite the nation wide strike called
Nv sixteen railroad labor organiza-
tions in the opinion Of samuel NJ.
FELTON,, president Of the Chicago
Great Western, one Of the principal
roads included III the first group on
which the rail employees viii walk
out October 80.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1921-10-16
FIRST STRIKE AUTHORIZED
TO TAKE PLACE OCTOBER Il
More Than Half Million viii Be Out by October 80
BE Followed by Other Unions Bringing the Total
Up to Two Million
TEXAS ROADS WILL BE The FIRST TOGOOUl
G Lee President Railroad Tranmen Apprehensve That
One Of Most Serious Strikes in the American Trans
pOrtatiOn History Will Result

CHICAGO 15-Alore than aalf million American rail-
today ordered initiate strike October go while
other whose membership brings the total to about two
Million announced officially that they tonight preparing to
the waIout general the dates
Under this program the ep would be complete according
to union predictions, by November 2
The hour fixed for October 80, except for
line ranmen authorized to out October ~
The railroads listed the first group which the strike is
effective touch AZ of 48 states with racage of
5000 the United States trackage of approx
natp