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Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-03-20
Girls Lowest Pay
Set at So a Week
ByHarvester rust

CHICAGO, March 20.-President Cy-
rus H. Mccormick, of the international
Harvester Company, made the an
nouncement last night that, beginning
next Monday, the minimum wage for
girls and women employed anywhere in
the United States by the company will
be IS a week. The present minimum
is S. a week for apprentices.
About 500 girls will be raised to IS
minimum
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-03-20
cIRARp WANTS wATERwoRKs.

COLUMBUS, GA, March 2O.-Girard,
the hustling neighbor to Columbus, on
the Alabama side of the Chattahoochee
river, has begun agitating the question
of a waterworks system and electric
light plant of its own and the mem
bers of the city council favor such
a proposition. \ $4,000 bond issue is
proposed.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-03-20
PaxOn Puts Vice Blame on Church
*'% *'+ *.* +.*
Loneliness, not Wage, Brings Rum
Minimum Paya Harm, Not a Help

Loneliness, not low wages, drives
women into forbidden paths.
Church and society are the forces
most culpable for this situation.
A minimum wage law, rather
than helping girls entering employ
ment, would harm both them and
their employers.
This law would throw many in
experienced and unskilled girls out
Of work altogether.
Most of the Atlanta working girls
live at home and easily can live on
their wages.
Enforcement of the present child
labor laws, not more laws, is the
need.-COlonel F. J. Paxon on the
Women and Wage Problem.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-03-20

Colonel Frederic J. Paxon, eminent
Atlanta merchant and a leader in every
movement for the progress of the city,
gives Georgian readers a courageously
frank interview on the wage problem
as it affects the life of women workers
"a question that is at present agitat-
ing all the larger cities of the United
States.
Colonel PaXon, as a member Of the
firm of Dawson, Paxon & Stokes, one
of Atlanta's largest department stores,
has given the problem close study, and
after careful investigation takes issue
with the statement of Samuel H Brady,
president Of the Atlanta Federation of
Trades, that low wages drive women
into the forbidden road.
Loneliness and unattractive sur
roundings-these are the things that
drive women into vice in Atlanta. be-
lieve, not low wages" declared Colonel
PaXon, after reading Mr.. Brady's state
ment in The Georgian in regard to
working conditions of girls and women
in this city.
Loneliness Leads Her Astray.
1T Is, in fact, the terrible loneliness
OF the girl away from home, rather
than her inadequate pay or her love OF
fine clothes, that leads her astray. I'm
sophisticated, she comes from the coun-
try. engages a spare little room at a
cheap hotel or boarding house, and,
keeping her gaze on the ideals she
brought with her, is able to keep
straight for while. But gradually
the barrenness OF her lonely and friend
less life overwhelms her and she IS led
to take refuge in the companionship OF
strange men. Perhaps she is weak and
falls-that is the story"
Upon the shoulders Of the church
Colonel Paxon placed much Of the
blame for the notable lack of congenial
surroundings and places Of harmless
amusement where girls may seek en-
tertainment until they are able to make
friends Of the proper character. II was
his opinion that the church could bend
its energies toward no worthier object
than the establishment of Y. w. c. A.
branches. industrial halls and social
centers where girls can meet after
hours and enjoy themselves.
Colonel Paxon said that the lowest
wage paid in his store was $3.50 a
month, and that this was raised after
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-03-20
CONDEMNED NEGRO REsPITED.

COLUMBUS, GA. March 20.-Bar-
tow Reid, a negro man, viii not hang
at Opelika. Ala, tomorrow as Gov
ernor O'NeaI has granted him respite
until April 4. in order that certain in
vestigations may be made. Reid Killed
another negro. Lige Flournoy several
months ago.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-03-20


that time depending solely upon the
ability and conduct of the employee.
The average wage he estimated at
$3.50 a month.
Opposes Minimum Wage.
The proposed minimum wage laws for
women, which are being discussed by
legislators in practically every state IN
the Union, came in for strong condem-
nation from Colonel Paxon. Without
any desire to derogate from their
laudable purpose, which is to give ev-
cry working girl and woman in the
country a living wage, he was unable
to describe them as anything else than
highly impracticable and likely to re-
suit in conditions not only detrimental
to the employer but, as well. to the very
persons it was intended to help.
Let me explain he said. "A mini
mum wage scale of, say, $12 a week,
such as is before the legislators in
Illinois, would absolutely preclude the
employment of the very class of girls
for whom we are working. The stores
and factories could not afford to pay
this to the unskilled and inefficient, AMI
these persons would be without work
Another case: A man is the father
of a large family. He simply must
allow one of his girls to work He
brings his sixteen-year- daughter
to me. The $3.50 month she makes
here is a great aid to the family and
gives the girl a certain feeling of in
dependence. With a drastic minimum
wage law many girls in these circum-
stances would be deprived of the OPP
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-03-20
BODY OF LOST AUGUSTA
BOY FOUND IN CANAL

AUGUSTA. GA, March 2O.-The body
Of Winton Adkins. the .six-year-old boy
who disappeared from his home ten days
ago. has been found in the Augusta canal.
The little fellow. on Sunday week ago,
was playing alone near the canal when
he was missed by his mother. The body
was found after the canal was drained.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-03-20

the first month to $40, the wage after
that time depending solely upon the
ability and conduct of the employee.
The average wage he estimated at
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-03-20

Bands and edges in the fine
shadow laces, ratines and
macrames. Widths up to 10
inches. Think of , yards of
these fine new laces for just
39c.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-03-20

Sizes for all girls. The mid
dy blouses are in the Norfolk
style. Striped galatea with
solid color belt, etc. The
waists are white with cOlOred
trimmings.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-10-01
JOY AND HAPPINESS In ANOTHER HOME

through the use of the Quaker EX-
tract and the OH of Balm. Every
day there is some report Of the
great work that's being done by
Quaker Extract.
This time it IS the report of Bob
Echols, 14-year- boy. expelIing a
monster tapeworm and being
brought back to good, healthy
condition after the suffering the
child had gone through for the past
three years. His stomach would
bloat. futtering Of the heart, short
ness Of breath. dizziness, pain in
back Of head. sometimes in lower
bowels. nasty. Shiny taste in
mouth. especially in the morning;
always eating enough for a man.
but his food never seemed TO do
him any good. He continued to
grow weaker. day by day; had no
ambition TO play like other boys Of
his age. the parents We're very
much alarmed about his condition.
He had had several attacks Of fe-
verS, also bilious spells. but with
al. the treatments he continued to
grow worse. The grandmother had
been reading and hearing about the
Quaker Remedies ON sale al COur-
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-10-01

sey x Munns drug store, and the
great number Of people and chill
dren who had been cured. some of
long standing cases of rheumatism
catsrrh, kidney. liver, stomach or
bladder trouble, and hundreds Of
children that have expelled worms,
and all from the use Of the won
derful Quaker Extract and Oil Of
Balm. She decided to call and pro-
cure treatment Of Quaker En-
tract and commenced giving II to
the boy. and, To the JOY Of all, after
five days the child is well and
hearty, and Quaker did it, Now,
Mr.. Bob EchOls, as he is known by
his friends is a well-known engi-
neer OF this city, and many of his
friends will be pleased to learn the
good news.
If any person doubts the genu-
ineness Of this case, investigate
and ind II the Health Teacher has
told the truth. as he insists on the
seVerest investigation, not only this
case, but any name or address he
gives you in the daily papers $
call to-day at COuTsey & Mum
drug store 20 Marietta st. and OBJ
tain these wonderful Quaker Ia
tracts. 3 for $3.50. or for $500
Oil Of Balm. 25c, or . for S1.O0. We
prepay all express charges on all
orders of $500 or over fAd7'
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-10-01
Worse Still

Absurd" fumed the fussy com
mercial as a fellow star en-
tered the coffee room. Don't know
what these hotels are comm to. I'm
sure; I've been here the whole blessed
week and can't get anythin' of q morn
in but eggS-eggs eggs"
But there're different eggs" oh
served his companion, sadly tucking
his napkin under his chin.
We'll, Of course they're different"
snapped the fussy commercial.
Then be thankful for at least that
consolation" replied the other, "and
don't be too hard on hotels. I know
a place, my friend. where I am given
a hot joint one day, renew its &C
quaintance in a state of frigidity on
the next, toy with its mangled re
mains in the form Of hash on the
third, flirt with it among macaroni
and tomato sauce on the fourth ana
probably on the ffth detect It lurking
yet again in the recesses OF a rissole!"
Great Scott" exclaimed the com
mercial, brought away from his own
troubles at last Where's that?"
In a little place" replied the 81
lent sufferer, called home!"
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-10-01

When he was seated in his pew, ne
opened the prayer book, and made the
responses with voice and stir knees IN
manner that was faultless. Then the
collection basket was passed.
Lysander John fumbled in his vegt
pocket
Il hope he prepared himself with a
dime thought his wife There was a
moments delay, and then, reverently
and slowly, he put his hand in the bas-
ket and dropped a Ten Dollar Bill
Mrs. Appleton gssbed Her fingers
twitched convulsively, and into her eyes
there came a fierce, hungry look. With
almost superhuman control she held her
hands in her lap, and sat rigid during
the remainder Of the service.
When church was over and they had
reached the door, her hand closed over
his arm in a manner that left IT'S mark
You big fool she Kissed in hts ear, TO
throw money away Ike thatl I'll never
let you go to church again,"
Lysander John winked at a lamp post
and made no reply.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-10-01
Deserved His Trip.

A gentleman who frequently visited
Ireland generally stopped and dined at
the same hotel in Cork
on his arrival one day he perceived
a written notice on the looking glass in
the luncheon room which ran as fol-
lows.
not TO give any money to the walters,
as attendance is charged for in the bill ~
The waiter who had attended on him
at dinner seeing him reading this no
tiCe. said.
"Oh. mister sure that don't concern
you In any way. Your honor was new
er made a stranger Of in this hotel"
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-10-01
Daysey Mayme and Her olks
By FRANCES L. GARsIDE.

TAS wife the right to 60 to church
II all by herself and save herself and
4 4 let her husband 20 to the bad
place.
This question weighed heavily on the
mind of Mrs. Lysander John Appleton
without answer until one day she had
a vision, and in that vision she saw her
husband in the bad place, actually look
ing, without his wife to watch him, as
if ne we're having a good time
This and the belief that converted
man is more patient with poor meals
than an unregenerated soul also caused
her to decide to save him.
He must go 70 church. she told him,
and she began TO pray. for him audibly
At home and to picture him as her heavy
cross when on her knees In prayer
meeting. She commanded, she nagged,
she threatened, using every art OF per-
sisteuce that is known to lovely woman
hood
Lysander John doesn't Ike to 60 to
church "No normal man" he declared
in the holiness Of his sin, 'likes to
he put in a position where he can't talk
back" But he knew he must eventual
Iy yield. and after he had resisted her
nagging until he had grown so tired
that the funeral professions he saw on
he streets began to like like excursion
trains he agreed to go, reserving to
himself the decision that he would make
the one concession do for all time.
Had his wife been less concerned over
his soul when the day arrived and
more intent on him she might have
noted the wicked look in his eve. but
She was SO elated over her triumph
that She saw nothing
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-10-01

"'Nhuut hriy thousand pounds"
nh" reply startled the Magistrate and
il sent q tariU through the court
ideally SO much, MI Abingdon
Was almost scared
"If after cutting, they turn out as
well as I expect. that is a moderate es-
Innate Of their worth"
81 take 10, from what YOU say. that
meteoric diamonds are rare"
Isaacstein closed his throat with a
premonjtpry cough aud punched his
shoulders 4 slight waohe was stead
led by his stumpy hands ON the rail Of
the witness box He was really the
greatest living authority on the subject
and lt knew il
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-10-01
BUT YOU MUST NOT.

Dear Miss Fairfax:
I am a young man Of %, and
dearly love a cousin four years
my junior.
Should I gain her love in re-
turn for mine ! would feel decid-
edly Contented. Please advise me
how / am to gain her love.
NJ. A. G.
First cousins should not marry. She
doesn't love you; don't try to gain her
love to her eternal sorrow. Be man
enough to keep your love a secret
from her, and Try for your own sake
to overcome 1t.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-10-01

Mr.. j. r. Echols, Better Known
as Bob" Who Resides at
No. s Tennessee Avenue,
With His Mother, Mrs. w. D.
Gentry, the Grandmother of
the Fourteen-Year- Old Son,
Curtis Echols, Who Has
Been sickly and Puny for
Years, and He Expelled a
Monster 42-Foot Tapeworm,
After Taking Quaker Ex-
tract Five Days, and Is Now
Well.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-10-01
Advice to the
Lovelorn
BY BEATRICE FAIRFAX
TO MAKE YOU JEALOUS.

Dear Miss Fairfax:
am - years old and have been
engaged to a girl about TWO years.
she is also corresponding with
another, and has this gentleman's
picture in every room in the
house. / would like to know very
much for what purpose she is do
ing this She is always fair with
me when / am with her, ana
seems to be inclined to be jeal-
GUS Of me when I speak Of some
other girl friends d. E
4 collection Of photographs Of prst
nv girls will do more to cure her thar
accusations and protests
7 am sorry she does this. Love 81
too precious to be risked losing II
this manner
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-10-01

Do must De elatins 10 the people
of Atlanta TO watch the wonderful
good that has been accomplished
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-10-01
ASK HER.


Dear Miss Fairfax:
Through an introduction few
months ago | met a young lady
with whom I have become
strangely fascinated In a Ger
tain sense she has shown that
she has taken some interest i'm
me. How can ! know whether
she really does care for me?
A. A. r.
Such knowledge as that must Doe
gained first hand. But don't be pre-.
mature. II you want her To love yuu
pay her the attention that win win
her love before you seek an ayowal
And make your own avoWal first,
NO.
My Dear Miss Fairfax.
/ met a young man six years
my senior and ! am deeply i'm love
with him, and ! know that he
thinks quite a good deal Of me
As we are third cousins, ! would
like to know if it would be proper
for us to get married. ] have been
acquainted with him two days
MILDhED
A third cousin is such "a remote
relationship that the tie is not q bar
rier TO marriage. But you know him
only two days! It is for this reason
I say No" Two years is none toe
long.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-03-02
MEMORIAL TO FELIX GUILMANT

The influence and importance OF tn'
three visits 10 the United States OF the
late Felix Alexandra Guilmant. dean OF
French orgsnists and acknowledge AZ
one Of the greatest Organists OF ms DAY
can hardly be overestimated. From ms
hrst appearance in Chicago Al the Worlo :
Fair. followed by his tour In 1888. ana
again the forty concerts at the 81. LOUIS
Exposition and the ensuing tour, organ
playing began 10 take on a new aspect
and has steadily grown up TO the present
high standard demanded and maintained
In this country Guilmant has been one
OF the most forceful and inspiring infiu-
ences 10 orssnists and organ music IN
America. monument Is 10 be erected 10
his memory in France. The site selected
Is at the side OF the Palais du Trocadero.
Paris II will be designed by ALLAH and
executed by Theunissen, the famous
sculptor. The American committee wants
10 raise $500 as the contribution from
this country.
In order TO facilitate matters the com
mittee asks that all subscriptions be PAID
In before April 10. 1919. Contributions by
caeck or postofhce money order should
ee sent TO Edmund Jaaues. treasurer
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-03-02

of New York 10 be given at Carnegie nan
this afternoon at 3 O'Clock. A. soiOist
Rudolph CAM. the Swiss pianist. VIII
play LISTS Concerto No. =. in y major.
Other works 10 be heard in this concert
are A. Walter kramer's adaptation OF
Joseph Rheinberger's Vision arranged
for string orchestra. and Victor Herbert s
orchestration Of Rubinstein'S "kamennoi-
Ostrow." The programme will open with
Mozart's overture. "Cosi fan lutte. and
will conclude with an American Festival
Overture" by Leo Schulz. the popular
solo 'ccllist of the Philharmonic Society.
This work VAS written for the World 8
Exposition at ST. Louis in 1904, and was
played there by the Festival Orchestra.
Mr.. Stransky has invited Leo Schulz t.
conduct his composition.
Maud Powell will be the Philharmonic
sooist in the Carnegie Hall subscription
concerts of Thursday evening and FRIDAY
afternoon. playing the Tschaikovsky VIC
lin concerto in ID major.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-03-02
Sel6shness Is Often Apparent
in Third Hand Action and
Is Likely to Tempt to a
Bad Take Out.

The little black man certainly seems
closely TO attend third hand at auction
and is ever present, whispering encourage
nent TO bid in the ear Of the weak and
selfish player. We regret to admit that
his temptinss often find acquiescent con-
sideration. and the players self-restraint
and fairness succumb to the strain.
The ma ority of games are won in a
single hand and the bidder must always
aim for the game goal. Any trick score
less than thirty at love-all is Of slight
moment, except as holding factor
against ones opponents. for the next hand
always carries the possibility of game TO
either side.
Aside from the obiter dictunl of selfish
declaration is one Of the cases that gen
orally causes the filing of dissenting
opinion The best students of the game
now recognize the merit Of both strength
and weakness take outs" especially with
FIVE or more card royal or heart suits. and
PASS when holding a fve-card suit with
three suits stopped. The dissenters are
usually the wise double dummy players,
who, having seen all four hands, always
discourse learnedly from the side lines. but
xai lamentably in actual play.
A COMMON "TAkE.oUT" FAULT.
Here is a hand played in local club
contest that illustrates the point, and the
fault is much too common:
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-03-02
The SCOTS DOG.

The canny old Scot possessed fine
collie dog, and the American visitor was
trying his best to induce its owner 10 sell
IL TO him.
'Wud We be takin' him to America
inquired the old shepherd
wal. | guess So" said the Yankee.
Il THOUGHT as moch. Weel Gamma part
wi Jock"
Just then an English tourist came up,
and after some haeging the shepherd sold
the collie to the newcomer for much less
than the American had offered
The latter was much annoyed.
You told me YOU wouldn't sell him,
stranger said he. when the purchaser
had departed.
Ma, ma" replied the Scot II said
couldna part WI him. Jock'l be back IN
a day or two, never fear. But he couldna
swim the Atlantic. Chicago Record
Herald.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-03-02
be J?
DR.. "A. C. PERKINS, SOLUTION

The most satisfactory answer among a
number is sent by Or. II. {. Perkins, OF
Newton. Mass. Al follows
"Norths first thought is on what i his
partner bidding royals. What has second
hand 10 go to no trump; South has
probably five, perhaps six spades 10 Al
TO- or K-J-1o, either ace or king being sec
ond hand. He also has some winning
cards in other suits. very likely the ace Of
hearts or kins-queen Of hearts. Second
hand has no set suit. therefore he must
have the sure stopper i'm royals. North
therefore should declare two hearts. for
the reason that North's hand Will not
support the royal make as we'll as the
ROYAL hand will help North's heart dec
laration'
I'm the actual play Of the hand, South
held five ROYALS TO A-l0 and four hearts
with 40. three clubs 10 the king and one
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-03-02

,ic success has been progressive as III
crest IN the Organization grew and voice
,,.,er,al AT her command was augmented.
r.. Tho E,aar work she has been able 10
choose her singers from very '"'
membership, the majority OF Whio" ~
has individually trained during the "i'
nj The society. The result has beeh 1"
chorus of exceptional ability, one VINO"
is expected to attain an artistic triumph.
Al the suggestion Of Countess l.earE'
nresident of the society's ladies auXiiiary'
a ,eader is TO introduce the score proper
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-03-02

AS an opening bid South had the choice
of three declarations, no trump, dla-
monds or hearts. The selection Of any one
could not have been criticised. His choice
was diamonds, declaring one in that SUIT
Greater length in suit and absence oi
losing cards. thereby insuring the lead al
the outset, was his explanation afterward
Of preferring the lower value suit.
West overcalled South's bid with one
royal. North's determined announcement
of one heart. for no other reason than To
warn his partner. required review WIN
the changed situation. West. with per
hans not charitable intent, had al
ready performed North's function. Nofti'
passed not entirely displeased at west ;
declaration.
With a singleton in his partner strong
suit as an opening lead. and four smal'
trumps at royal make. his decision III
passing was undoubtedly correct.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-03-02
CATHOLIC ORAToRIO SOCIETY.

What is considered will be the crown
ing work Of the Catholic Oratorio so
ciety will he It's performance "i tleaI
Dream OF Gcrontius' next sunday niem
at Carnegie Hall. The society VIII pre-
sent cnorus Of 80 voices. The solo
parts will be undertaken by Rose Marie
Campbell. mezzo-soprsno; John finnegan.
tenor. and James Stanley. basso. An or
chestra from the New York symphony
Society. conducted by DR.. Nicholas Elsen-
heimer. is 10 assist.
Since its organization. in 1891 the so
ciety has produced oratorios by Stainer,
Cowan. Gounod, Dubois. Dvorak.. Tinel
and Now owiejk Nine. Kronolds arts