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URGE NEW TEETH
IN LIQUOR LAWS
House Bill Provides Minimum Os
SIOOO Fine And Month
In Jail
ATLANTA, July B.—The follow
ing bills have been introduced in the
state senate:
By Senator Manson—To provide
for the destruction of all firearms
used in the commission of crime in
Georgia.
By Senator Kinsey—To regulate
the taking out of fire insurance poli
cies.
By Senator Hutchins—To provide
for special officers to be used in the
protection of common carriers, their
passengers and employes.
In the house of representatives a
resolution was introduced by Repre
sentative Perryman, chairman of the
penitentiary committee, calling on
the state prison commission to fur
nish a mass of detailed information
concerning the state prison farm at
Milledgeville. This resolution will
come up for attention Monday.
Representatives Whitley, of Doug
las, Malone of Bibb, and Horn, of
Dodge, introduced a bill providing
that violators of the prohibition law,
upon conviction, sjiall pay a fine of
not less than SI,OOO, and shall be
imprisoned for 12 months on the
chaingang, or an an alternative shall
serve from one to six months in the
county jail. The bill also provides
that persons so convicted shall be
subject to a fine of from $25 to SSO
if they fail to disclose the source
from which they secured the liquor.
Representative Holloway, of Ful
ton, introduced a bill to appropriate
the sum of $33,500 for the Georgia
Training School for Girls, $15,000 to
go for maintenance in 1922 and 1923
and the remainder to be used for cer
tain repairs and improvements.
Representative Ennis, of Baldwin,
introduced a bill to appropriate
$150,000 to cover deficiency items
in the maintenance of the Georgia
state sanitarium for 1921.
Bv Representatives McClure, of
Walker, and Russell, of Barrow—To
aopronriate $50,000 for the use of
the state college of agricuture to
construct an animal husbandry build
ing for which SIO,OOO was appropri
ated in 1912.
By Representative Beckham, of
Dougherty—To appropriate $30,000
for the erection of an industrial and
normal school for negro teachers at
Albany.
By Representative Herring of
Schley-—To amend the act of 1920
by providing that clerks of city court
in counties of less than $75,000 pop
ulation shall receive the same fee
compensation as the clerks of Su
perior courts.
By Representatives Gann and
Dobbs, of Cobb—To amend the act
regulating the use of motor vehicles
and motorcycles by providing certain
regulations governing headlights and
inspections of headlights.
By the Fulton delegation—To au
thorize county commission in coun
ties over 75,000 population to appro
priate money and enter into contracts
with charitable institutions for the
support of paupers.
uy the Pulton delegation—To au
thorize county boards in counties
over 75,000 population to contract
with health organizations to provide
ncyrersary safeguards for sanitation
and health.
By Representative Thompson, of
Dodge—To amend the act of 1920
by authorizing the state school super
intendent to make certain appro!/na
tions from the Western and Atlantic
Regular Prices—Adults 25c, C hildren 10c. Gallery 15c and 10c. Continuous Performances •
The Six Biggest Pictures Ever Produced
Reissued and Secured by Rylander Theater
FOLLOWING is a list of what has been pronounced as the six biggest pictures ever made by Paramount—pictures that probably have drawn the largest crowds in the history of the movies. Each has been
shown here, but because of the requests of hundreds we have arranged to show them again in Americus (for the first time in this theater). The pictures have been re-issued by the producers and we will
receive brand new films from the New \ ork studios. Because t hey are re-issues, we secured them at a price and can show them at 25c and 10c; 15c and loc in gallery. They are pictures we will enjoy
seeing for the second time, and to those who were unable to see them when here 18 months ago, we say do not miss this opportunity.
JULY 11— Tuesday
“Don’t Change
Your Husband”
A Ceoil B. DeMille production
for Paramount, with an all-star
cast including—
GLORIA SWANSON THEODORE
ROBERTS, ELLIOTT DEXTER
JULY 20 —Thursday
“Old Wives For
New”
A Cecil B. DeMille Production
for Paramount. With an all-star
cast including—
WANDA HAWLEY, ELLIOTT DEX
TER, THEODORE ROBERTS
TO BE SHOWN DURING JULY AT 25c 'and lOc
z.
i rental funds for the maintenance of
the consolidated county schools.
By Wilkes county delegation—To
amend the Georgia code and provide
■ for the meeting of the legislature on
I the Monday following July 4, instead
of the fourth Wednesday in June,
as at present.
By Representative Webb, of Lown
des—To require the state veterina
rian to co-operate with the' United
States bureau of animal industry in
its nation-wide drive to eradicate tu- j
bercular cattle, to appropriate $15,-
000 for this purpose; to provide cer
tain additional tests for cattle ship
ped into the state.
By Representative Brown, of
’Emanuel; Davis, of Oglethorpe;
j Keith, of Meriwether, and McMich- i
■ ael, of Marion—To make it a misde- ;
I meaner for two or more persons to '
enter into a conspiracy to hinder the
successful operation another’s busi-I
ness.
WINBURN REPLIES
TO B.M. JEWELL
Quotes Wage Figures To Refute
Charges Os Insufficient
Wage,
Interestng facts and figures as to
the monthly wage of the striking
shopmen are presented in a statement
published today by W. A. Winburn,
president of the Central of Georgia
Railway company. He shows that
the reduction against which the men
are striking is $14.28 per month for
seven of the eight' crafts affected.
The basic pay is decreased from
$157.08 per month to $142.80 In
addition to this minimum wage for
a month of 204 hours (the average
number of working hours based on
an eight-hour day,) the men are paid
an additional hour each week for
checking in, and extra compensation
is given for time worked in excess
Cash Sale Brunswick
Tires and Tubes
COMPLETE STOCK—ALL FULLY GUARANTEED.
Following is a partial list of Brunswick 1 ires and Tubes; other sizes in stock at proportion- *
ately low price. I his is a temporary reduction. Make your tire and tube purchases now
TIRES , TUBES
~ze List Fabric Cord List Sale
Non-Skid Price Sale Prikv Sale Price Price Price
3 °x3 $12.95 $ 9.05 $1.90 $1.60
30x3 1-2 14.90 10.45 14.95 2.25 1.90
32x3 1-2 19.15 13.40 2.55 2.10
31x4 21.75 15.20 3.10 2.50
32x4 25.40 17.80 26.95 3.20 2.60
33x4 18.90 27.95 3.40 2.70
34x4 19.95 28.95 3.50 2.80
32x4 1-2 23.85 4. I > 3.40
33x4 1-2 ..._ v 24.70 4.30 3.50
34x4 1-2 25.65 4.40 3.60
35x4 1-2 26.75 4.60 3.70
COMPLETE LINE OF AUTOMOBILE PARTS AND
ACCESSORIES. FORD PARTS. GAS AND OIL '
MOON AUTO SUPPLY CO.
H. W. Moon, Proprietor. Successor to Ga. Motor Co.
Phone 130
of eight hours. For instance, dur
ing May, 1922, a boilermaker at
Columbus, Ga., received $241.10; a
car repairer at/Chattanooga, $203.04,
etc.
These figures are quoted as bear
i ing on the contention of B. M. Jewell,
: head of the striking unions, that the
wage scale fixed by the Labor Board,
j is "not suffiicent to maimain a worK
; er and his family in decent comfort.'
1 President W’inburn quotes the
I amounts paid per hour and per
; month by the Central of Georgia
since before the war and shows that
wages are from 32 to 55 per cent
higher than in 1917, while living
costs have increased but 17 per cent.
While Fish Bite
I
Our Cigars Don’t
Don t take a chance on holding off your cigar, cigar
ette and tobacco purchase until you’re arrived at
your vacation resort or camp.
Most likely they haven't your brands and you won t
enjoy what they carry. Stock up now. We’ve got
everything in the tobacco line that you’ll like—im
ported and domestic goods.
NATHAN MURRAY, . Druggist
”A GOOD DRUG STORE”
Phone 79
JULY 12—Wednesday
“On With The
Dance”
One of Paramount’s greatest
productions and the biggest pic
ture ever made by Mae Murray.
An all-star cast including—
MAE MURRAY and DAVID POWELL
x JULY 25—Tuesday
“The Mirical Man”
A Paramount that stampeded a
nation. Among the stars in the
all-star cast is to be found—
BETT Y COMPSON LON CHENEY
THOMAS MEIGHAN
THE AMERICUS TIMES-RECORDER.
IHe di lares that public opinion will
. ultimately decide the controversy,
that it is the public welfare that
will suffer by interruption to traffic
and therefore the public is entitled
to information about the point at |
issue. He asks that the people form
: their owp conclusions as to whether
the striking shopmen receive a living
’ wage.
I I
Mr. and Mrs. Ellie Drinkard and
baby, who have been occupying an
apartment in the home of Mrs. T.
H. McGillis for several months past,
have returned to their home in York,
Ala. Mr. Drinkard was connected
with Souther Field.
DO THE STRIKING SHOP MEN RECEIVE
A LIVING WAGE ?
B. M. Jewell, head of the striking shop crafts union, is quoted by the Associated Press
as follows:
1 he Railway Labor Board has attempted to establish wages which for a
large percentage of the men concerne I will not provide the minimum amount
found by the Government officials to be necessary to maintain a worker and
his family in a condition of decent living.”
The sole issue between the striking shop men of the Central of Georgia Railway and
the United States Railway Labor Board, is the scale of wages fixed by the latter. Since
it is the public’s welfare that will suffer from any interruption to traffic, and since public
opinion will ultimately settle the matter, the p üblic is entitled to have the facts plainly stat
ed. The people have a right to know the amount of monthly income these men are receiv
ing and the amount of the reduction in dollars and cents, against which they are protesting
by means of the strike.
Briefly stated members of seven of the eight striking crafts will receive a reduction from
$1 5 7.08 per month to $ 1 42.80 per month, a d ifference of $ I 4.28 per month.. Members ot
the eighth craft will receive a reduction from $ 146.88 per month to $128.52 per month, a
difference of $18.36 per month.
In order to put the matter plainly before the public we present the changes in the hourly
rates that the Central has paid since before the beginning of government control.
. i :jf (In Cents Per Hour)
December January May July July
1917 1920 1920 1921 1922
Machinistsso.s 72 85 77 70
Blacksmiths 4 52.5 72 85 77 70
Boilermakers 53.0 72 85 77 70
Passenger Car Men 46.5 72 85 77 70
Freight Car Men 41.0 67 80 72 63
Painters 46.5 72 85 77 70
Sheet Metal Workersso.s 72 85 77 70
Electricians 45.0 72 85 77 70
After deducting Sundays and Holidays the average number of working hours per
month, based on an eight-hour day, is 204 hours. On this basis the monthly wage of these
men is shown below, in dollars and cents.
December May July July
1917 1920 1921 1922
Machinists $103.02 $173.40 $157.08 $142.80
Blacksmiths' 107.10 173.40 157.08 142.80
Boiler Makers 108.12 173.40 157.08 142.80
Passenger Car Men 94.86 173.40 157.08 142.80
Freight Car Men . 83.64 163.20 146.88 128.52
Painters 94.86 173.40 157.08 142.80
Sheet Metal Workers 103.02 173.40 157.08 142.80
Electricians 91.80 173.40 157.08 142.80
In addition to this amount all of these m en are paid for an extra hour each week for
checking in, although this service is performe d within the eight hours for which they are
paid the hourly rate. The minimum monthl y wage, stated above, does not include pay for
time worked in excess of eight hours and ma ny of them receive extra compensation in that
way.
The opportunity for an earning capacity above the minimum monthly wage is shown
by the following actual figures of maximum earnings of shop employes during the month
of May, 1922: A Machinist at Macon Shops, $213.64; a Boilermaker at Columbus,
$241.10; a Blacksmith at Savannah, $190.9 7; a Coach Carpenter at Savannah, $179.99;
a Car Repairer at Chattanooga, $203.04; a Painter at Savannah, $169.01; a Sheet Metal
Worker at Columbus, $193.50; an Electrician at Macon, $198.28.
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You will note from the above tables that the various classes of shop employes are now
receiving a wage in excess of that prevailing in December, 1917, by the following per
centages: '
Per Cent
Machinists 38.6
• Blacksmiths 33.3
Boiler Makers 32.0
Passenger Car Men 50.1
Freight Car Men 53.7
Painters 50.5
Metal Workers 38.6
Electricians 55.5
Against this increased wage it is fair to make an offset, represented by the increased
cost of living, that has been ascertained by Government officials to be I 7.2 per cent.
It is plain, therefore, that after making allow ance for the increased cost of living, every
class of these shop employes is receiving substantially better pay than they voluntarily
accepted before the World War.
The public can form its own conclusion as to whether a minimum monthly wage scale
of from $128.52 to $142.80 is sufficient, under reasonable expenditures, to maintain
them in comfort.
W. A. WINBURN,
President, Central of Georgia Railway Company.
JULY 18—Tuesday ’
“Male and Female”
A Paramount Picture that pack
ed houses for 1 2 months. An all
star cast inscluding—
GLORIA SWANSON—BEBE DANIELS
THOMAS MEIGHAN LILA LEE
THEODORE ROBERTS WESLEY
BARRY
JULY 28—Friday
“Behold My Wife”
An exceptionally brilliant pro
duction by one of the screen’s
greatest makers of pictures—
George Melford, in which ap- . «
pears a galaxy of stars’ you have
learned to appreciate.
SATURDAY, JULY 8. 1922.