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The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1922-03-20
POSTMASTER INSPECT
RURAL DELIVERY ROUTES
Instructed BY fost Office Department
To Make Inspection or Tho Roads
Used By Carriers And Report Up
on Their Condition,

BY direction of the Post Office De-
partment, postmasters throughout
the county have recently made an in
spection of the rural routes from
their offices. The purpose was that
they might ascertain By personal OBJ
SerVatlOn and make report whether
the roads used were in good condi-
ton for travel, the routes we'll ar
ranged. boxes properly erected, so as
to be easily reached by the carriers
without difficulty and without travel,
the carriers serving their routes as
officially prescribed, the schedule OBJ
served and whether the families
served were satisfied with the service
rendered, or there were Improvement
which could be suggested in the in
terest of the patrons rthe Depart
ment.
1t became necessary, in connection
with the inspections, to reuest many
patrons to take action to the end that
their boxes might conform with the
regulations as to kind, condition, To-
cation, or height, and in having the
name Of the owner plainly printed on
them. Also to bring to the atten-
ton OF road overseers or other re-
sponsible persons the need for i'm
provement in roads or repairs or con-
struction of culverts or bridges.
1t is desired of the Department,
and its purpose, to provide adequate
and convenient service, so far as may
be possible, to all persons residing
in rural communities, but this end
cannot be attained without the full
cooperation of the patrons in the eff
forts of ,postmasters and carriers to
serve them promptly, regularly and
satisfactorily.
Whatever facilitates the work of
the carrier is of direct benefit to the
patrons, for the greater the ease and
speed with which a carrier may cover
his route the earlier and better the
service afforded. =
So patrons of rural delivery can
greatly help themselves by heluing
their carrier, seeing to it@that roads
are kept in good condition :. and
promptly opened after storms; by|
keeping the approaches to their boxes
clear, and by promptly and willingly
correcting and irregularities affect
ing their boxes when asked to do so.
Another great assistance that pat
rons can render carriers is by keep
ing themselves supplied with and us
ing stamps instead of placing I'M
stamped mail, with money for theI
purchase of the required postage, in
the boxes. This delays the carrier
and sometimes imposes a great hard
ship on him, especially in cold or
stormy weather. If preferred,
stamped envelopes, eithe printed or
plain, may be obtained from the car
rier, are of good quality, and cost but
little more than the value of the
stamps upon them, and are redeem
able at the value of the stamps if
damaged, but returned in q practical
/ ly whole condition. If necessary to
place money in 2 box, it should be
put in a coin holding receptacle or
, be properly wrapped so as to be east
! ly picked up by the carrier.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1922-03-20
Total Sill "a
LIABILITIES

State of Maryland.
County OF Dorchester, SIS:
l. Marion c. Smith, Cashier OF the
above named Institution. do ,lemnly
swear mat The atoye statement IS true
to the best of my knowledge and be-
lief. :
MARION C. SMITH, Cashier.
Subscribed and sworn to before me
this 18th day of March, 1922
HUBERT c. HARPER,
Notary E':blic
>Correct:-Attest
G. T. BELL,
w. s. B. COTTMAN,
WYATT G. WILLIAMS
Directors
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1922-03-20
Wages On Railroads
Higher Than In Other
Industries Fer Like Work

Chicago III. Mar. Ito show
the difference between railroad
wages and wages for like work in
other industries, John G. Walber,
representing Eastern Railroads, has
placed before the Railroad Labor
Board a survey covering 1888 sepa-
rate Industrial plants contiguous tot
twelve of the chief railroad systems
in Eastern Territory.
The plants, large and small, are of
widely diversified character, located
in 9S8 communities and employed at
the time of the survey (showing the
situation on Nov. /, 1920 230,673
persons.
Among other things in the survey
which Mr.. Walber submitted the fol |
lowing data was shown:
Blacksmoths
Per hour
In Outside Industries :. 81 cts
On Eastern Railroads ......77 cts.
For blacksmiths, comparable tol
the same class of labor employed by
the railroads, investigations showed
that of 3,140 such employees in out
side industries, only rs received
rates of pay equal to or greater than
the prevailing rate of TIC an hour
than the going rate of SIC paid by
age for these outside industries was
sac an hour
Per hour
In Outside Industries 60 II is. |
On Eastern Railroads ....76 cts.
For molders, comparable to the
molders employed by the railroads,
439 working for the outside in |
dustries above referred to, only 655
received rates of pay equalling or
greater than the railroad rate or 76c
per hour, but the average for such
labor was So 15c per hour.
Painters
Per hour
In Outside Industries Al Gus. |
On Eastern Railroads So cts. |
For painters, of whom there are
493 in the outside industries, only 80
received rates equalling or exceeding
the railroad rate of &c per hour, |
but the average paid in the outside
industries was 47c an hour.
MasOns
Per hour
In Outside Industries 49,. 81 12 cts.
On Eastern Railroads ....74 cts.
For masons and bricklayers, com
parable. to similar occupations on
the railroads, of whom there were
100 in the outside industries studl-
ed, only 3O6 received wages equal
to OF greater than the going rate
paid by railroads, which was 74c,
but the average in the outside in
dustries was Sc 12c.
Carpenters
Per hour
In Outside Industries 54 cts
On Eastern Railroads ......65 cts.
For carpenters, comparable tol
the general railroad carpenters, of
whom there were 2,016 in the out
side industries mentioned above, only
404 received wages equalling or eN-
ceeding the going rate of 65c paid by
the railroads but the average was
Sd cents.
Firemen On Stationary Engines
Per hour
In Outside Industries ..... As cts.
On Eastern Railroads ......53 cts.
For firemen on stationary steam
engines, comparable to similar occu-
pations with the railroads, of whom
there are 1876 employed in the out
side industries investigated, only 1852
received wages equal to or greater
than going rate of SIC paid by the
railroads, but the average paid by the
outside industries was &c.
The railroads have maintained
that only by some such such savings
as are indicated above as possible
can any general reductions in rates
become possible.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1922-03-20
NOTICE TO PUBLIC

All persons having bills against
Rescue Fire Company in connection
with the recent automobile show will
please present same at once as it is
desired to pay all of these bills by
Thursday. Bills may be presented
to A Shepherd Bayly, treasurer, or
the undersigned
RUSSELL T. SMITH,
3I2O-3t President.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1922-03-20
Typical Twin Wrinkles

= All twins are not born in the Twin
Cities anymore than all born in the
Twin Cities are twins The distrl-
button of twins is wide spread. Even
before the tine that Noah led the
animals into the Ark in pairs, twins
arrived in happy households. OF
course, we don't mean to infer that
all the animals in the Ark We're
twins. Although it is true that the
arrival OF twins is a more frequent
occurrence in the animal kingdom
than in human circles. Twins with
musical and stage talents are most
fortunate Many of the foremost
acts in the theatre are composed OF
twins We don't include the So
called sister acts in our statements
for often there is no blood relation
ship between these coperfOrmers.
And, their ages may be quite diver
gent. Most famous of all profession
ais under this category, were the
Siamese Twins. Some years ago,
these sisters were a great attraction
in the theatres. Today, Topics OF
the Day" films are a great attraction
in our amusement institution. Jokes
about twins in this joy-reel are al
ways double-barrelled hit, and we
offer you herewith some of the best
Topics twin wrinkles:
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1922-03-20
NOTICE TO PUBLIC

will be responsible for no bills
made in my name unless personally
made by me or upon written order
signed by me.
GEORGE E. DAYTON.
Cambridge, Md, March Goth, 1922.
oaw.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1922-03-20
PROMISING FUTURE

Bill Jones received the following
telegram from his sister the other
day: Twins arrived. Feeling, fine.
More by mail"
Miami Herald.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1922-03-20
Nicikle & Dime

Mary (meeting old school friend)
Are you married? How many
children?
Friend-Yes; two little folks.
Mary-How old?
Friend-Five and ten.
Mary-H-m, l see, WoolWorth
twins!
Printers Ink.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1922-03-20
SIGH AS; IT. WAS

Teacher-Rastus, what is the
meaning of the word collision?
Rastus don't know.
Teacher-Why when two things
come together, that is a collision.
Rastus-Well we had one of dem
things at home last night.
Teacher Pray explain yourself.
Rastus-Why twins
III. W. F.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1922-03-20
AS TT WE'RE

.Willie!" asked the pretty teacher
what is the plural of man?
Men," answered the small pupil.
And the plural of child?"
Twins"
Tho Troconpt
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-02-15
MADAME PAWOWA
 APPEARS TONIGHT
Incompatible Dancer and Famous Ballet Russo at
 Jefferson Theatre

Anna Pavlowa, who may be credit cd with having popularized classic and international dances. appears to- night in one engagement only with her famous ballet russo at the Jeff ferson theatre.
 Since her American debut seven years ago, this incompatible artist with her famous ballet russe has taken on an international scope. Bringing with her for the Jefferson engagement, Pavlowa's organization will employ scenery and designs of artist who has invented new method of stage setting which is said to have revolutionized the en- tire branch of this theatrical art to make the sets for her new ballet "Dionysus."
 In "Dionysus," for instance, the ascending curtain reveals a Greek temple. in the front of which is a stature Of the god mounted on a pedestal before which the prostossos of the temple dance and place offer ings. The high priestess joins oth- CTS in the ritual. A sacred dance en- sues while the twilight deepens. With this ceremony finished the priestesses depart, leaving the high priestess kneeling in meditation be- fore the stature.
 In appearing tonight this incom- parable dancer brings new creations of Spain, Mexico and from South America, where she comes from re- cent tour, assembling great artists composing her cast picked from many countries during her International lours.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-02-15
The aforx thns far:

The story thus far:
 Camille Westbrook, with whom FL liot Glyn, "The Man from South Africa" is in love is on shipboard with the gay little butterfly, Dolly Mortimer. They are journeying to- ward Johannesburg near which town rolly's husband lives. Camille and Elliot are in love with each other, but Elliot is afraid to engage him. self to Camille because of his pow erty. She has in her possession ring belonging to Reggie Van Tuyl, Man About Town" to whom she has lent money with the ring as se- curity She is elected sport secre- tary on shipboard. When the boat is a few days out she meets Elliot Glyn, also passenger.
 If life could always be like this, one never would hold a grudge against fate!"
 Elliot Glyn was sitting with Ca milie in a quiet alcove of the deck, while overhead a big white moon shone down upon them with a weird to silver.
 Those tiny ripples look like fish, scales on a mermaid" said Camille irrelevantly.
 And the moon makes you look like an enchanted princess, so that I wish I were a fairy prince who could run away with you" The speakers fine dark eyes were fixed upon her face. which was shining with a pearl-like beauty for which the moon alone was not accountable.
 Because Love is the greatest bead tifier in the universe, and Camille's LI home again. A sort of wordless un- eerstanding existed between her and the handsome man from Africa.
 Not that things were quite on the footing they had been in Scotland Camille, half afraid of the great joy that surely lay before her, held back a little. It didn't do to give too much in love.
 Glyn, on his side, was half afraid of his own poverty. What had he to offer such wonderful young girl but the strong feeling of very sincere and honest heart?
 So. as yet. no definite engagement had occurred. They fingered in 8 little Eden of their own.
 You'd like to run away with me7" repeated the girl, smiling back into those handsome, eyes. I'm afraid we couldn't run-we'd have to swim Or maybe we could capture a flying fish who'd take us to dry land?"
 There's shoals of them about" Glyn pointed to what looked like a flight of swallows that had suddenly emerged from the waves and, silver winged were fluttering low. Pretty little creatures, aren't they? Oh, look A school of porpoises"
 q saw a shark chasing one this
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-02-15
OFFICERS ELECTED
 LOOP. CONVENTION
Joseph Thomas Elected PreSi- dent-Next Meeting at
 Cahaba

cahaba Lodge No. 1o5 was selected as the next place of meeting and Joseph Thomas of Edgewater lodge was elected president of the odd Eel lows convention, Jefferson county district No. 12. at the meeting held yesterday at Woodlawn. Other of ficers were SF.Sharpe- first vice pres ident; Walter Kirkwood, second vice president, and J. H. Johnson, secre- tAry.
 The convention was largely at tended and in addition to the regular delegates quite a number of promi- nent members of the order were present including c. o. Jacobs, grand master; J. R, Mathews, deputy grand master Jacob Burger. past grand master; Palmer Paugette. past grand master. all of the city, and Fred Cramton, past grand master Of Mont gomery.
 The Rebekah lodges of the district also met at Woodlawn yesterday. Exemplificaton of the work fea- tured the afternoon sessions.
 At the evening session matters pertaining to the Odd Fellows home at Cullman were discussed and plans 10 raise needed funds for improve m ments were discussed. 1t was de- cided to start campaig ign among the lodges of the state for this purpose and Fred ]. Cramton was made chair man in charge.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-02-15

from those indebted to us so we couldn't very well operate"
 Name one creditor who pressed you" Mir. Black asked pointedly, to which there was no answer forth coming. Mr. Lowell admitted that the state was the only creditor who urged a settlement, but there was no suit pending for collection on the contract nor threat of suit
 The substance of his testimony to the direct question was that Mr. Lowell said he knew at the time of filing of the petition in bankruptcy the valuation on real estate, coal all ready mined and equipment was worth more than set forth in the original bill and that for the reason that he Knew the assets were double he could not accept the states offer.
 Says Company solvent
 You remember that you make this statement under oath" MT. Lowell was reminded; now let me see," Mir. Black continued, you recall these figures on your own valuation. You say the real estate holdings of the company are worth $306, 900; personal property, s265,129.65; coal mined worth $I43.0OO; accounts receivable. $107.6 sol: bills receivable s216,600; bonds, $4S,Ooo; cash on hand, Sf5,- SOo?"
 "Yes. those are my valuations" MT. Lowell testified.
 Then. that's just what l wanted the valuations you name" said Mfr. Black, Then you place the assets of the company at s1.102, ,130.65."
 "Yes," he answered.
 The assets then show the company is still solvent" asked MT. Black.
 That's what I contend" returned the witness.
 Hearings will be resumed at 15 o'clock today.
 Governor Thomas E. Kilby who came to Birmingham from the cap ital city Monday night to advise with state representatives in the matter of the state in the bankrupt case, let it be known that he was ready to make the court an offer for the pur- chase or lease of the properties of the company, and if the matter was not received favorable. he stood ready to defend the states interest.
 The governor with c. B. Rogers returned to the capital last night, meanwhile Major Harwell G. Davis.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-02-15
PELICAN CAPTrREn

Montgomery. February 14.-tspe- seial.)-A large brown pelican and -sray goose which had evidently been blown from the coast by the heavy winds of last week were captured in Montgomery and presented to the state department of archives and his tory today. The pelican was taken from an electric wire in Montgomery, while the goose had become entangled in a telephone wire. They were cap tured by employees of Sandwich com spany and Charles Hinderer, an em- ploye of the city
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-02-15
LIGHT CONTRACT IS IS AWARDED BY CITY
 TO MOORE & HANDLEY

Contract for lights to be used by the city of Birmingham during 1922 was awarded the Moore and Handiey Hardware company by the city com mission yesterday morning on motion of W. B. Cloe, commi ssioner of pub lie safety Commissioner Harrison stated that the independent firm which made the lowest bid last week and which was referred to him for investigation, had withdrawn it's bid as representatives had stated they could not fill the contract as required by the city. The Moore and Hand ley Hardware company was the next lowest bid and the contract was awarded to that firm.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-02-15
LOSS OF APPETITE
PimpIes. BoiIs, Eruntions, etc., Mental and Physical Weakness,

Are all very prevalent just now. and are positive proof that the blood Is wanting in the power to defend the body against contagious and infectious diseases. They show conclusively that the blood needs thorough cleansing. enriching and vitalizing.
 Do not put off giving attention to these dangerous symptoms.
 Get Hoods Sarsaparilla today and begin taking it at once.
 Remember this medicine has given satisfaction to three genera tions, as a treatment for the blood. stomach, liver and kidneys. and for catarrh, rheumatism and other common diseases. It builds up the system, makes food taste good, and helps you to eat and sleep well
 For a gentle laxative or an active cathartic, take Hoods Pills. You will like them.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-02-15
COLBY ELECTROCUTED
Blacksmith at Overton Mines Will Be
 Buried Today

John W Coley. 5S, was electrocuted at the Overton mines of the Alabama Fuel and Iron company late Monday afternoon.
 Mr. Coley, was employed as black smith and was attempting to answer the telephone, which was charged due to fallen electric wire. according to reports.
 An ambulance sent from Johns re- turned Tuesday with the body.
 Mir. Coley is survived by his widow. two sons, W. O. Coley of Overton and R. c. Coley of Wylam; one daughter. Miss Alice Lee Coley of Overton, and one brother, James Coley of Marvel.
 The body will be taken to New Merkle today for burial.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-02-15
THE WEATHER

Washington, February 14-Ala- bama: Rain Wednesday. colder Wed nesday and Wednesday night; cold wave in south portion; Thursday. fair and continued cold; freezing temperature to the coast Thursday morning.
 Georgia: Rain Wednesday; Thurs day fair and colder.
 Mssissippi Unsettled and colder. followed by clearing Wednesday,; colder in south and central portions Wednesday; freezing temperature to the coast Wednesday night; Thurs day, fair.
 Tennessee: Rain in east and rain or snow in west portion; Wednesday somewhat colder Wednesday night; Thursday fair.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-02-15
Gillian s Petition For Bond Is Taken
 Under Ad0isement

Vernon, February 14.-(speciaL)- Judge J. T. Sowell of Jasper, took under advisement until tomorrow morning the petition for bond of Comadore Gillian of Millport, charged with the murder of Mrs. Annie Mo Dowell, following habeas corpus pro ceedings before him here today.
 No testimony was heard at the trial today, the state and defense at torneys agreeing to submit the writ ten testimony taken at the prelim- mary trial to Judge Sowell.
 The shooting of Mrs. Mcdowell oc- cured on January IS. The state IS represented by o. E. Young. R. a. Revven and ". L. Simms, and the de- fense by J. c. Milner.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-02-15

morning." said Camille. The wretch caught the poor porpoise, and they had a regular tusslel I do hope 1t got away"
 Speaking of dry land" said Glyn, "d'you know we get to Teneriffe at midnight, but aren't to be allowed ashore? I'm disappointed. It's a queer old place, and-if we'd got in earlier in the day-I could have hired a car and taken you and Mrs Mortimer and Lady Kilmorny for ride through the mountains. There are some ancient Spanish ruins we could have explored
 It's half past eleven now" Ca mille consulted her wrfst-watch. T suppose the usual lace-sellers and bargainers come aboard?'
 Glyn laughed.
 Beware that you aren't swind1ed. And be sure to give them less than half of what they ask. They'll only despise you if you're easy Gay rascals, indeed"
 Soon a great corner of a mountain came in view
 "oh. heavenlyi" cried Camille Giyn had piloted her to a quiet point of observation as the ship came to anchor. Look at the moon 1T SSHS 1P Nh"e S"N' 6ioOh'J AH vine. and the darling little water falls! Did you ever see anything more ruggedly lovely?"
 From a great, calm. silver sea the precipitous mountains rose, like towering kings. Little houses, al- most hidden, nestled at the foot of them.
 And the water. between the boat and the land sparkled with dozens of bright yellow eyes.
 What are those lights7" the girl inquired, entranced
 The traders coming out of the ship. We'll be at anchor for three hours, probably"
 TOmorrow-Bargai at Tene-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-02-15
STILL DESTROYED

Charged with distilling and carry ing a concealed weapon, T. W. Pat ton was lodged in the county Jail yes terday by county and federal agents and a 6o-gallon still which he and two other men arc alleged to have been operating was destroyed to- gether with 800 gallons of mash. No liquor was found.
 According to Deputies Dowis. Ar nett and Morris from the sheriff s office and Federal Agents Buckner and Wilson. the still was being op- erated in the woods on the Montgom- cry highway, 12 miles from Birming- ham when raided.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-02-15
GRAND OFFICERS OF. BIRTH SHOLOM HERE.

The members of the B'Rith Sholom of Birmingham were hosts to Grand Master s. Kraus and Grand Secretary Rosenbloom of the national organi- zation at the Hillman hotel last night.
 Mir. Rosenbloom spoke at length on the work that the organization was doing, both at home and abroad. The officers are making a six weeks tour of the south in the interest of the organization. MT. Kraus also made an interesting talk.
 The members of the local orsani- zation will entertain the grand of ficers tomorrow with an automobile drive over the city and with dinner at the Tutwiler.
 The following are the officers of the local lodge: l.. Silberman, presi- dent; J. Levin, vice president; s. Dorskey, secretary; I. Gingold, treas urer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-02-15
David Roberts, IT,, Named Trustee for Bankrupt
 MontevalIo Mining Co
tContinued From Page One,

(COntfnued From Page 0ne.) and that although they advised against bankruptcy, he contended it was the only alternative.
 Did you not ask the governor to relieve you of the contract for the lease of state convicts," the state asked.
 Yes" came Mir. Lovells answer, rather a reduction of force."
 Then" inquired Hugo Black, there was some solution offered as an alternative to the situation. The company then contemplated to con tinue operation, did it not?"
 We thought possibly there could be a resumption of operation, said Mir. Lowell, but ready cash was what We needed to operate with our cred itors were asking us to meet our obligations and we could not collect