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The Chicago whip. (Chicago, Ill.) 1919-19??, 1921-11-12

saving of (5OOX14OO) 100000 per
year.
The enforcement of efficiency
standards on the daily work will
automatically eliminate the bulk of
these 1400 Negroes, and will effect
a saving of 100000 per year.
The Chicago whip. (Chicago, Ill.) 1919-19??, 1921-11-12
CHARGEsPOST
OFFICE WASTE
OF 100000

A report of The hearings before
the Joint Commission on Postal serv-
ices has just been made public. These
hearings were conducted in Wash
ington October and 5. The report
for Chicago was made by w. B.
Richards & Co, efficiency experts.
In the report it was declared that
900 white men could do the work
done by 400 colored men at pres
ent. 1t was also declared that the
presence of colored men at the post
office gave rise to situation where
only inferior white men would ac-
eept work there.
Excerpts from the report submit
ted by the Richards Co., are here
with presented:
The Chicago whip. (Chicago, Ill.) 1919-19??, 1921-11-12
Hearings Befors The Joint Com
mission On Postal Service AT
Washington, D. c.
October 4 and S, 1921, Page 300.
Report on Chicago, ILL.,, by W. 3.
Richards & Co.

Mr.. Howard, | would also like to
say something, there are fourteen
hundred Negroes working in the Chi
cago Post Office, in round figures.
1t is our judgement that the average
white force working there-9OO OF
those men would accomplish the work
that those 1400 Negroes do. >.
Now, the administration OF that
Chicago Post Office is not making
those Negroes turn out the work that
the white men do turn out, and they
could save 500 employees in that
post office if they applied the stand
ards of efficiency in the everyday
work to those Negroes that they re-
auire of the whites. That has very
demoralizing effect on the white en-
ployees, not to mention the contact
feature of it which of course, can
not be helped, and that is thing
which | think de3erves very con-
siderable admins rative attention IN
that post office If they ever want to
get the postal SERVICE up right.
The Chairman. Does the admins
trative work in that office require
does it insist upon requiring the same
efficiency from the Negroes as from
the whites, or do you take 1T for
| granted they can not do that and
they are therefore not held to the
same level?
Mr.. Scheel. We have felt this way
about that: We have found they did
not measure up, but we have thought
it best to keep the men who have had
some experience rather than to take
another man in from the street who
perhaps would not be any better.
The Chairman. | am not suggest
ing that they be discharged. | am
simply wondering if the same re-
auirements are made of the Colored
force as are made of the white men
Mr.. Scheel. Yes. We are begin,
ming to do that now-to exact o1
them just exactly what we do of the
others-and when they do not meas
ure up we make a recommendation
to cover their case.
Page 868.
Working Conditions.
The situation in respect to tht
growing numbers of Colored EN-
ployees in the Chicago Postal servic,
is very serious one. When it comes
to the practical handling of mail th'
Colored employees are inferior t.
the whites. This refers, of course
to the general average. When th
Importance of the Postal service t,
the whole business and social life o
the nation is considered this subjec
becomes worthy of discussion.
Many of the best white employee
will not work at such close quarter
with the Negroes. Consequently, tn
, influx of Negroes also results il
lowering the standard of the whit
employees due to the fact that thos
are usually of lower caliber tha
those who get out.
, From our observation, which
, confirmed by the supervisory OF
, ficials and station superintendent:
{ the work of the 1400 Colored EN-
ployees of the Chicago Post Offic
could be done by 900 average whit
employees. This makes possible
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-06-04
JASPER FLOWER
 FESTIVAL HELD
Annual Event Attended By Large Crowd Marked By
 Many Beautiful Floats

Jasper, Juno 3.-(Special)--The an- nual festival of flowers and music was held in Jasper today, a great crowd being in attendance. The cars as- sembled at the grammar school ana passed in review on the public square, where Miss Esther Sartain was crowned queen of the festival by MT. John Lacy. Some very beautiful floats were in the parade.
 The Confederate veterans of Camp Hutto attracted quite bit of atten- tion and received much applause. The American Red Cross had very beauti- fully decorated float. Upon this float rode Mrs. T. R. Simmons. representing the Red Cross poster. "The Greatest Mother in the World" She carried in her arms little child, and at her side was another child on crutches. This float had number of girls represent ing nurses. The float was in charge of Mrs. D. R. Mattingly, and the Red Cross social worker, Miss Simpson. Another float that attracted lot of attention was that of the Cranford Mercantile company. This float had q victrola in the center in front of which sat a dog, listening to his masters voice."
 The Cleveland Lumber company won one of the prizes. This float represent ed complete home. with the yaro and lawn. In the yard were number of small children playing and a negro nurse. All the cars shown in the pa rade were very attractive and made a very impressive and beautiful scene. The community sing was one of the important features of the day.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-06-04
 AGED CITIZEN DIES
Prominent Confederate Veteran to Be
 Buried at Hamilton Today

Hamilton, June 3.-CSpeciaD-Ken nith F. Mckenzie. one of Marion county,s oldest citizens, died sudden ly at his home here last night at II o'clock. He had not been well for several days but his family did not consider his condition serious. MT. Mckenzie was born in Carroll coun- ty, Georgia, July 27, 1899, and came to Alabama in 1860. When war broke out between the states he immediately volunteered and joined Company c. Army and served faithfully throughout the war. MT. Mckenzie had been successful farmer and was personally engaged in looking after his farm work until a. few years ago despite his age. He has lived in Hamilton for the past fifteen years.
 His wife, one brother. Hiram s. Mc- Kenzie, two sisters. Mrs. T. J. Scogin and Mrs. William love. and the follow ing children survive him:
 Prof. John w. Mckenzie. Bessemer; H. w. Mckenzie, former county su- perintendent of education, Hamilton; K. c. Mckenzie, Naples. Tex; Monro Mex Kenzie, Warrior; A. F. Mckenzie, Fairfield: Franklin Mckenzie, Hamil- ton; Mrs. J. c. White, Decatur; Miss es Marilla and Annie Mckenzie, Ham ilton.
 Funeral service will be conducted Saturday and interment will be made at the Hamilton cemetery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-06-04
IRON AND STEEL REVIEW

Cleveland, June Especial. )-The Iron Trade Review today says:
 New business in iron and steel is so light producers find difficulty main taining operations even on tow frac- tional basis, snarp competition With consequent price concessions develop ing. The situation appears less la vorable than few weeks ago. Buy CTS persist in an indifferent attitude except where needs are pressing.
 Automobile and building industries, which offered some encouragement, now show decreased demand for Steel corporation products, which as a rule are doing little better than indepen- dents, running around 35 per cent. Al Chicago a leading independent IS 70 per cent engaged. Mahoning vailey activities this week are 20 per cent ingot and 80 per cent sheet capacities A large Youngstown interest is on US lowest rolling basis in its history, Wlth only one rod mill in operation.
 Reports that leading operator sold tonnage of lake ore in the east at a reduction of 75 cents per ton over last year is denied officially The sea sons ore market is yet to be opeheo' Offerings of foreign material 10 this country is increasing. German shees bars have been quoted at $34 seapoaroi German steel castings in northern onio at one-half cent per pound under uo nestle price. Belgian tank plates nave been quoted at $2.571, duty paid. San Francisco. Automobile production con tinues to slip. The Ford plant, whlcn has been the mainstay of the recent furry, is preparing to materially re- duce it's output.
 Almost every line of iron ana steei is showing signs of growing price softness. Of paramount interest along this line has been $5 per ton reduc- tion named by leading independents. Plates in small lots are selling at S1 to s2.20 Pittsburg. Revised bids on 8. .O00-ton Belle Isle bridge at Detrolt opened last week, indicating plain ma terial price around s1.90 Pittsburg' Hard steel bars have been offered as low as $175 Pittsburg
 Mill pipe shows concessions ana sheets are soft Indications of drop in market values is seen in the Iron Trade Reviews composite market av- craze this week. The figure is $42.7o; last week it was S43 .03; two weeks ago, $43 .o6. and in all May s4S.S2. The comparative average for June, 1914, was s22. 5S.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-06-04
 PHYSICIAN DIES

Anniston, June S.-(SpeciaD--An- houncement that Dr. J. B. Kelly, for many years a practicing physician of this city, had died Thursday at his home at Kellyton, Coosa county, reached Anniston Friday and occa- stoned much sorrow among the friends Of the former citizen. Dr. Kelly came to Anniston in 1887 and enjoyed a wide acquaintance among the people of this county. He served through the Civil war with the Thirteenth Alabama infantry, was 8 member-of the consti- tuttonal convention in 1875, and also served term in the state legislature From Coosa county in 1S77-7S. He is survived by two daughters, Mrs. w D. Kelly and Miss Anna M. Kelly, his wife having preceded him to the grave about ten years ago.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-06-04
MEMORIAL SERVICES SUNDAY

Anniston, June 3.-(Special. )--The programme for the memorial service to be held at the Oxanna Presbyterian church Sunday morning in memory of the late Rev. J. c. TaIiey will be un- der the leadership of w. 0. Grant. su- perintendent of the Sunday school, and will be featured by the delivery of sulogies by s. A. Russell and Ruther- ford Lapsley of this city, MT. Talley served the Oxanna church for many years as pastor. and during his in- cumbency there was much loved by those who are to assemble Sunday to do honor to his memory.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-06-04
INDORSE HOOVER PROPOSAL
 By Associated Press

Washington. June 3.-Representa- tives of trade associations assured Secretary Hoover in conference to- day at which the collection of busi- ness information was discussed in the light of the anti-trust laws. that they were in full accord with the desire of the administration to obviate price fixing through dissemination of trade figures. The proposed publication of trade statistics by the commerce de- pertinent in cooperation with the va rious industries also was indorsed. The secretary said he was sure only very few associations were engaging in questionable practices and that the great majority were a benefit both to the public and industry
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-06-04
FEDERAL RESERVE BANK
By Associated Press

Washington, June .-Combined re- sources and liabilities of the 12 feder- al reserve banks at the close of bus ness June l was announced today by the federal reserve board as follows:
 Resources: Gold and gold certifi- cate. $2S1,09s,0 ,000; gold settlement fund, federal reserve board, S504, ,746,000; to- tai gold held by banks. s7s5.s44ooo; gold with federal reserve agents $1,- 477665, 900; gold redemption fund, $l45,144, 900; total gold reserves, $2,-. 4Os,65S, 900: legal tender notes, silver etc, s160,172,000; total reserves. S2,5Ss'- S25,000: bills discounted, secured by United States government obligations, $773.S63.0 900; all others, S1,152,37O,oO0; bills bought in open market s1ttotz,- 900; total bills on hand, $2,003 305, 900; United States government bonds, yS2.- 915,000 United States Victory lotes, $23.OOO; United states certificates of indebtedness, one year certificates (Pittman act), $226.S75,000; all other. s6.614000: total earning assets, $2,269,- 7s2,ooo: bank premises. s2S.4s7. 900; per cent redemption fund against federal reserve bank notes, s10,427, 900; uncollected items, $547.094,000 all other resources, $15,114000; total re- sources. s5,434.66s,0 900.
 Liabilities. Capital paid in, $102,- 216,000; surplus. s2o2,036.O00; reserved for government franchise tax. $36,28S.- 900. deposits, government, $S2.S53,000; member bank, reserve account, S1.656,- 5S1, ,0O0; all other $S1,466.000; total de- posits, $1,720.390,o00 federal reserve nctes in actual circulation, $2.751, 2ss. : 900; federal reserve bank notes in cir-' culation, net liability, $143.49s,00o; de- ferred availability items, $44S.0s7. .000; all other liabilities. $30.SS5.000; total $5.434,68s,000.
 Ratio of total reserves to deposit and federal reserve note liabilities combined 57.4 per cent.
 Ratio of gold reserves to federal re- serve notes in circulation after setting aside S5 per cent against deposit lia- bilities, 71.5 per cent
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-06-04

be necessary in order to secure the absorption of these long time bonds by the American people that the gov ernment guarantee the payment or principal and interest. Were the peo- pie to absorb $1O, 100000 of foreign bonds and In doing that redeem ike amount of Liberty bonds and notes then the American people would be Tn possession of security, billions in all, which would compare in investment value with the English consols, ana also in the ownership of foreign ooii- gations by means of which our pre- eminence as a creditor nation would be maintained.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-06-04
HOLLOWAY TO SPEAK

Annfston. June 3.-(Special.)-L. D. Holloway, state manager of the Wood men of the World. will be the chief speaker at a Woodmen memorial ser- vice to be held at the Ohatchie High school building Sunday afternoon, the services to be presided over by o. c. Rainey, consul commander of the Ohatchie lodge of Woodmen. The pro- gramme of Sunday afternoon will be staged under the auspices of the Ohatchie lodge of that order and a number of Anniston people expect to go out for the special observance.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-06-04
SENATOR HEFLIN ARRIVES

Anniston. June s.-(SpeciaD-S tor J. Tom Heflin arrived in Heflin, Cleburne county, Friday afternoon for his first speech in the interest of Major Lamar Jeffers, democratic nom- inee for the congressional vacancy, coming to Anniston in the afternoon for a speech at the Lyric theatre Friday night. The junior senator was intro- duced to the Anniston audience by Lu- ther B. Lilies, who managed the Cal houn county campaign for s. P. Mo- Donald. of Sylacauga, and who was defeated in the democratic primary for the nomination.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-06-04
nIcKEHAN FUNERAL HELD

Anniston. June 8.-(SpeciaD-Fu- neral services for Robert McKehan. 56. who died at his home at Ninth and Noble streets Thursday, were held from the late residence Friday after roon, Rev. William Ross Lloyd off, ciating and the interment being at the Pine Grove cemetery. MT. MeKe- han had been an invalid for several months. He is survived by his wife and four children.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-06-04
LOVING CUP RECEIVED

Athens, June S.-(SpeciaI.)--W. s. Peebles. president of the Citizens Bank and Trust company of this place. and vice president of the Bankers associa- tion of this district. has received a loving cup which was offered by the president of the association to the vice president who procured the largest number of members for the associa- tion. Mr. Peebles' friends congratu- late him on this good fortune. The present was handsome silver loving euD.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-06-04
PREPARING PROGRAMME

Anniston. June 3.-(S Especially opening programme in the Aniston re- vival of community singing, to be given at the Lyric theatre Sunday af- ternoon. is being prepared this week under the expert direction of Capt. Ben R. Sawyer and Mrs. I. P. Levi, and promises to cover a wide range of interest for the general public.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-06-04
THURSDAY CLOSING

All merchants in North Birmingham will close on Thursday afternoon dur ing the summer and their employees will be given a half holiday This agreement was reached following the signing of petitions which were cir culated by Charles Childress ana Mason Martin The first closing will be next Thursday afternoon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-06-04

IL is the boast of the dairymen of Holland that in their country there is cow to every inhabitant.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-06-04

Just as on July 4, 1776. we declared our political Independence. so on July
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1921-10-23
THEORY OF ORDINARY COLDS
Doctor Maxwell Expresses Opinion
Trouble Is Due TO Development
Of Bacterial Growths.

! have believed for some years that
common colds are due primarily to
the development OF bacterial growths
in the accessory nasal sinuseS and that
this development is caused by the oh
struction OF the drainage Of these
sinuses by the swelling Of the nasal
mucOss. writes lr. q. NJ. Maxwell Of
Roanoke, Va. Swelling II the mucosa
Is due in turn 10 irritation from some
foreign substance, such as dust. bac-
terra and. pollen. The bacteria are
those ordinarily found ia the nasal
cavity and cause trouble only when
the free access OF air into the field is
by the swollen mucoSa. This
opinion has been strengthened by The
2act that continuous treatment or
spraying with n mild nonirriiant A.
tringeut will in the majority az eases
arrest an acute cold. When p cnid
holds on Tor as much a. n week have
nearly always found cloudincss in one
or more of the sinu~es. and get imme-
date relief By washing ont these Sc
muses. with a mild alkaline solution.
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1921-10-23
NEGRO WIT AND HUMoR

The editor of the Dispatch is CRATE
full to the Rev Marion F. Harmon,
B. S.. pastor Of the First Christian
Church, Of Aberdeen, for an auto
graph copy Of his book, "Negro Wit
and Humor," which he presented TO
us while he was in Columbus attend
ing the Centennial celebration.
In addition to negro wit and humor,
the book contains folk lore, folk
songs, race peculiarities and race his
tory of the black folks.
In his foreword, the Rev. Mr.. Har-
mon says: "There are more than nine
million negroes lin the United States,
and fully five-sixths of them live in
the South Atlantic and Gulf States.
The ex-slavc will soon be no more,
and to preserve the quaintness, the
wit and humcr of the old time darkey,
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1921-10-23

Read the ads in The Daily Dispatch
they are the leading merchants.
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1921-10-23
NIGHTIE NIGHT
ON WEDNESDAY
Manager Locke Brings New York
Princess Theater Success To
Columbus Opera House.

Glowing reports carried home by
the thousands of out-of-town visitors
who saw "Nightie Night" during its
all year run at the New York Prin-
cess Theater, or during its tour last
year, have spread to all parts Of the
country and assure capacity audiences
wherever this uproariously funny
comedy is presented This attrac.
ton, which is one of the most lavish
yet produced by that able producer,
Philip Klein, will be given in it's en-
tirety here, with Harry Stubs and the
same cast and production that has
been playing the larger cities, theater-
goers will await it's arrival at the
.CDlunibas Opera House next Wodnes.
day evening with the hveliett antici-
patton.
Night is al carnival Of
fun played by a brilliant array Of
artists who make Of this snappy
comedy what has been described as a
wholesale wrinkle smoother and
again as "the apex and summit Of de-
lightful comedy" 1t is impossible to
tell in few words the many compl-
cations Of this breezy play, but
"Nightie Night" is described as
swiftly mroving frolic of bewildering
surprises, and as a laugh producer is
acknowledged by all reviewers to BE-
far and away funnier than "Twin
Beds" or any other play produced in
years. The play is one Of the smart
variety, which means that it is brisk,
breezy and bright, but the great
beauty of "Nightie Night is that it's
brightness never Pushes the check with
blush. II is not bedroom farce as
its name seems to suggest, but the
authors. Martha NJ. Stanley and AIDE
lGide Matthews, with fine sense Of
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1921-10-23
Country Paper Wholesome.

The country newspaper goes TO its
readers devoid Of that sensationalism
that is so prominent in the metropolis
tan papers. 1t carries to its readers
the news items that represent the joys
and sorrows Of their friends and
neighbors. and keeps the hearts of the
people Of the community beating IN
unison. 1t goes to its readers with
that sane and kindly advice on local,
state, national and world problems;
advice that is the result OF thought
aud study beside. the hearthStones Of
the nation, and not in the selfish marts
of trade or the brightlights of city
friYolity. II gOesy with the influence
of a known and respected member OF
the communicates editor back of Us
every word, it's every opinion. 1t goes
to people. the people of the eoupfiIy
communities ana the farms, that arc
more capable Of thinking along sane,
.HnxalflzbK nzglgIWaetisa aiNssatisanl.are
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1921-10-23
COTTON MARKET

Following is the weekly cotton
statements Of the Columbus Cotton
Exchange: Receipts last report a.
1893, corresponding date 675; receipt
this week 7s4, corresponding date
S65; stock August lst 1895, cores
ponding date 1920 Shipments this
week 1901, total shipments 264. At
the close Of the market yesterday
good middling was quoted at l7hc.
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1921-10-23

delieacy, have brought about situa-
tions which might have the appear
ance Of risqucness, but with such ma
turalness that the result is not only
wholesome but positively refreshing,
Seats are now on sale at Weaver
g. Harrington's Drug Store, and, ow-
ing to the large mail order demand,
the management suggests that those
wishing desirable locations will find It
advisable to secure their tickets at
once.
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1921-10-23
lot ths large elitIIHhI,lilllIrIII.llIll.

,Of the large observation-disclosures,
81 but The 'i1luercd 'bf tile country
newspaper goes far beyond the cen
munity in which It is printed Ma
tional legislators in the halls OF con-
gress realize that ghis influence IS Il
power TO be- reckoned with. That
when the country press speaks in uni
son on any national subject 1t is but
voicing the sentiments of that mighty
force the people of the country com
munities, the people in whose hands
says Mr.. Balfour, rests the destiny OF
world civilization.
Fights for Entire Country.
The country press represents and
fights for those things that are OF
value TO the country communities.
realizing that in doing so Il is fighting
for those things that are best for the
nation and for the world. 1t works
and fights to upbuild the country com
munity, to prevent its falling a prey
to the selfish greed OF the cities. II
champions the business. the social. the
educational, the agricultural, the in
dustrial interests OF the country con-
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1921-10-23
siaino out the Fl.ss

II Is known that plague o. carried
from one person % another Uy hcas
and hat these flcas BormaHy i've on
rats. but Major D. W CraEg Of the
Central Research institute Kasauli
india- asserts that ouiy certain snecics
- feas arc o. blame. and De- Is nalr
snaAing sIscai Sudy r. aU thc tarir-
iirs cf fiea- Oh lsl'a iu au ,r.Ieafos
O. aul which, j. really tac guilty one.
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1921-10-23

this book has been brought into exis-
tence."
The book Is illustrated, and among
tho pictures Is q negro church in
Montgomery, Ala, that has member.
ship Of $500.