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Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-06-19

FOR SALE-THE BEST 300 ACRE farm in Jefferson county, 85 per cent ill cultivation, good bottom land, highly improveY with every modern convenience. Cash or terms. Answers from blAyeys only wanted. Address c. R., ca4f Graphic.
 5-25-1m
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-06-19
New Orleans Cotton.

New Orleans, June lS.-The cotton market Felt considerable selling today evidently as the result of favorable crop accounts. In the first half hour Of trading prices fell 24 to 37 points under the pressure A considerable portion of the offerings appeared to De from liquidating longs.
 Offerings increased especially in July which felt much liquidation and in the trading up to noon lost 112 points. New crop months lost 35 to 31 points.
 A quiet but steady feeling developed and at 1 o'clock prices were 29 to 56 points under the closing level of yes terday.
 Cotton closed steady at q decline of 3G 10 IT points. The rangn.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-06-19
For Rent Bv c, $. McNEW

1OG Pine Pbone ?Il l006 E. 6th-4 Room; Erictly mod 1905 W. 7th--4 rooffs; bath, lights 5 TT WalnutI5 Y6ms, hall $27.5o 17OO w. 5th- t-1fooms, strictly modern
 newly remNdeled $35. .00
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-06-19
LOST AND FOUND

Losr-BAR PIN w1rY DIAMOND center and pearl on e fch side. Lost
 Monday forenoon at 4. M. c. A. or
 between there and Gould-Galbraith :: flats, at Fifth Iahd\Yine. Please re ; turn to Riley Auto-Tire company,
 and receive reward. 6-19-tf
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-06-19

Pa 4 SALE-FORD 1917 MODEL
 Nj STss'er shock a'bsorbers, demount- S xsc ,llms, perfect condition. price eess,u sv;vo. One 1915 model Ford. good
 slon' new top price S225.OO.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-06-19

FOR SALE-,KHMBALI UPRIGHT piano, oak case as god as new. If interested in theypVfchase of "a Kim ball Piano, see tAis one at Barnes Music House, 210 West Sep6nd Ave.
 6-16-tf FOR SALE--VOSE AND/SONS UP right Piano, mahoganycase. At real bargains, see it aGfBarnes Music House. 21O West Second Ave. 6l161tf
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-06-19
CL A . SPEED w A N I s
Bring Results-Try One

We want to buy second.Iand Fords and bicycles. Will pay Spot cash For auto and bicycle Supplies, we undersell them all. i've carry the most complete stock of tires in tonn-Buy nowa s another ad- vance will surelyScome soon. Dur ham Bros, 110 Main; phone 1884. Pine Bluff, Ark. 5-17-1m
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-06-19

FOR SALE-STEINlVAY UPRIGHT
 piano, ebony casa A real bargain.
 See it at BarnesfMusic House 2lO
 West Second Ave. 6-1S7tf
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-06-19

LOST-ON THIRD AVENUE, SOUTH of Froug's store, sterling silver comb with initials "IE K. J." Finder please return to Graphic office ana
 receive reward. 6-16-6t
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-06-19

FARM FOR sALE-1eo AcREs AT A bargain; on public <oad. near church, school; 45 aefes in culti- vation; 100 acres u9far wire fence;
 good six room dws1ing. Why rent? See or phone Hollis Real Estate Co.,. Phones 2 and 112. If
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-06-19

75 GENTS WILL PAY FOR THE cleaning and pressing of pfen's suits
 here where rush" ordErs are not required. Palm beacb suits clean ed for 50 centa ladies apparel given special atSsfion. Simpsons Cleaning Shop. 51S State St., Pbone 931. 6S-1m
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-06-19

] A. sELLARs. ogTEoPATH.
 CITIzENS BANK ILDG., THE TALLY TAKE. W 6-16-tf
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-06-19

1 sTENoGRAPHER., WANTED Must be good in English land able
 1 get out perfect lSfter. State (rice expected and prg0ious exper- Eamden, Ark. V 6-l4-6t
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-06-19

FOR sALE-oNE HUDSON CAD. ONE light 5 passengE Overland. Both
 cars in good condition. Hicks Riley
 119 East End. Phone 15E 6,1a-et
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-06-19
W AN T E D

THoRoLY [OMPE- ,nt 'r1 bookkeeper, set of/books to md ,ndle after hours. HS record of ping ledger work of corporation do- v,'s 'p ssl8,OoO per weet fn three hours
 day. Write Box 335, Pine Bluff, K, T /6-19=6t
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-06-19

FqA ALE OR fRAne -s;>. 'ns:R- tnghbred JeYey COWS with young tai' es. ApNy to noo bu'iorG al ]. A:ntieth and Olive. Phone !@.6.
 Cl. b,
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-06-19

INTED INFoRMATI0N-ANY- he knowing the address of Earl J..
 keyes, photographer, %ill confer a Hvo1 pts.a by noatiifGyingNhto aiG Br%9keragf %s,5qgf
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-06-19

(|s;YrED-CRirFLED CARS TO Fork en- first class service guaran-
 fed. White & Riley Gatase. 306 Vest Barraque St. VFone s95: S:,e.,u.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-06-19

FOR RENT-A sTHCTLY MOD ern five room bungalow with bath,
 in the best reside9ce section of the
 city. Telephone 42b7. /6-13-6t
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-06-19

(NTED-A COOK AT ONCE.
 Two persons; $3.50 pey week. Ap- / 6-186t
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-06-19

FOR ,sALE-BJUR BROS. sPLAYER piano, mahogany. casH Is rolls
 music, Bench scarf-a<genuine bar gain. See it at Barne4Mpsic House 21O West Second Afsdue. 6-16-tf
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-06-19
For Sale

3s acres land; 5 miles from court house on Hot Springs road; acres in cultivation. $30.O0 per acre.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-06-19

klcK TOURING CAR, 19lj/MODEL, Sooo condition wants tQfrade for Eord automobile. AppE 113 w. 4th
 Ave. Phone 2211. v.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-06-19

FOR RENT-APARYMENTS FOR light housekeepinA also one single
 room--modern. Rpply T06 West Third Avenue. 6-13-6t
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-06-19
nue. Phone 21Ss. 6-16-6t

FOR sALE-WE HAVE A NUMBER of electric motors "A and 1-2 horse
 power, which we will sell cheap. Apply Barnes Music House, 210 w. Second avenue. 5-2S-tf
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-06-19

FOR RENT-TWO NICELY ruh- Smith, 1219 East Se/enth, also two
 houses for rent. Apply on prem ises or to Mrs y T. Jones, 1517 East Eighth 0'Rfone lns9; g s-1e.s,
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-06-19

\ SALE-SIX ROOM COTTAGE, Prge lot; with all cDnveniences; |ery close in; at abbargain. See C. Russell, Cott(6 Belt Bank 6z4-6t
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-06-19

good middling 32.25. Receipts 2,S6S; stock 395 1854.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-06-19

R sALE-THE FOLLOWING SEC
 aa hand cars: 1-5Rassenger
 aupmoblle. IT PasS1hger Davis. t-7 Passenger RaA. 1-5 Pas ! eager l!,, Dort. 12 PaSeenger Eaqlllac. Veil Motor Car %. 6-9-6t folCE GRADE NEW (RlUMPH botatoes boa at The City FSM company, PVV State street; t@ephone 214.
 6-1-tf
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-06-19

FOR RENT-BRlCk BUYGALOW AT 1906 Cherry St. ModeY in every res- pect Phone 223O. Apply 1902 Cher ry St. B-16 St
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-06-19

F .R hHNT--ONE oh TWO ROOMS. t.lr. ljshed or unfurniZ.t close In.
 ..,,7,,y 12O4 WesAEilth I'h,ue
 .4S4 6lyi:
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-06-19

|R sALE-FOUR COWS AND |alves; 2 Jerseys; all hilkers. Ap- Box l46, city. 6-15-Gt
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-06-19

FOR RENT-AN APARTMENT OF
 three large unfurnished rooms
 Bath, gas, lights and all modern
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-06-19

R sALE-72O ACREs% MILES rom railroad rich bkck soil, will Fut 100000 feet ma(chantable tim Der. Price s21.oo p acre. %-13-3t
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-06-19
F c K 5 A L F

|RM FOR SALE-IN JUNET,
 lrk.,1 mile from railroad %d 2 piles from Sheridan. 80 Sfres; 40
 |cres in cultivation, 3 aefes mea-
 |owu by orchard, garde6 all fenced. young horses, ? dQTs with calves. pne wagon and farm implements, u in good condition. Price, %,0O0. Rudolph Newman, PraguH Ark. / 6-19-6t
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-06-19

R sALE-1 NEW FIVE PAS (enger Dodge touring Qkr with one IStra tire. Tom Klpg, H917 Main
 P'reet' Phones 1877 and 2s1e. 4 6.IsE6t
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-06-19

R SALE OR TRADE-ONE practically ca new MAxwAl runnabeut'
 hr. Phone 1880. V 6z3-6t
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-06-19
20 R R E N v

FOR RENT-TWO FURNISHED
 apartments of twp fooms and ,
 rooms. Phone 1sdv /i6-1S76t
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-06-19
ground for the day and about 30 to 43 points net lower.

Cotton closed steady. Tn
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-12-09
THE METRIC SYSTEM

Among other things tending toward the accomplishment of a
league of nations and a world wide federation should be the uni
versal adoption of the metric system for all weights and measure
ments. The metric system is the only really accurate, scientific meth
cd for obtaining standards that exists. 1t so far surpasses our, own
system of pounds and ounces, inches, yards and miles that there is no
comparison.
Great Britain has been trying to adopt the metric system for the
past ten or twelve years. The movement is being revived with a great
measure of success. In this country there was organized in 1906 the
America Metric Association and while but little progress has been
made thus far, the war is bound to have an important effect.
We have been reading of milimeter guns and of gains made by
our troops of so many klometers that we have become somewhat &C
customed to that method of fixing standards. When the boys come
home from France, where the metric system is used entirely, they will
be more or less familiar with it.
The system has been taught in our public schools for years, but
as it was never put to practical use, it was soon forgotten. 1t would
not be difficult to make the metric system universal hereafter and as
another step toward bringing the world together it should be adopted
by all the leading countries. 1t viii tend to simplify matters greatly
in international trade in the future.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-12-09
Daily Ho1 osc0be


Copyright. 1918, by the Mcclure
Newspaper Syndicate.)
Late in the day Jupiter rules
strongly for good, according to as
trology. In the morning, Mercury Is
in benefc aspect.
All the signs appear most promis-
ing for commerce, banking and large
industrial enterprises.
There will be much shifting OF
business and many Innovations. the
seers declare. but the general popula-
ton will greatly benefit.
The planetary government is most
promising for labor. but many great
conferences, contests and adjustments
are to be expected.
Jupiter encourages today the most
sanguine hopes of Americans who
will prosper, especially those of the
extreme East and West.
Steel and iron and all who deal ir
them or work with them are well di-
rected.
1t is a sway beneficial to engineers
bridge builders and all who are en-
gagged in construction of public build
ings.
The morning seems to be especial,
favorable for newspapers and thu
stars promise good tidings that viii
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-12-09
Famous Women

MARY DattCSs
Thousands of British soldiers owe
their lives. most of them unknowingly,
to the efforts of Miss Mary Davies,
who since 1916 has been employed as
bacteriologist for the Robert w. Cool
ct Research Fund. In 1915 Miss 1)aV-
les innoculated herself with gangrene
bacilii in order to demonstrate the eff
fcacy of Taylor's preparation, which
Is designed to make cloth antiseptic
under any and all conditions. Her eff
forts were crowned with success. 1t is
understood that the clothing of the
British soldiers was subjected to the
Davies antiseptic process. and result
ed in keeping the mortality rate from
homogeneous wounds down to a mimi
mum. Pieces of dirty cloth shot into
the body constitute in war h most
prolific cause for infection. This dam
ger was removed through the Davies
process, which made the cloth sc
treated sterile for months. notwith-
standing the various forms of dir
germs to which the uniforms are sub
pected in a campaign. The young sci
enlist is connected with the Ris-Or.
| angles Hospital. of which DIR. Joseph
A. Blake, the noted American surgeon,
Is the chief.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-12-09
Luke McImkc Says.

Luke McImkc Says.
A Bully Ia a good eal like a Bull.
His voice Is the fercest thing about
him.
Why is II that the man who can
spoil any story by trying to tell 1t al
ways horns in and tells your pet story
just when o were about to tell 1t
yourself?
We don't want to get into trouble
with our friends, the Preachers. But
we believe that as a force for keeping
men out of devilment, a wife scares a
man a whole lot more than the Here
after does.
Love isn't SO blame blind that it
can't see that the Blonde next door is
making eyes at Loves husband.
You know how grudgingly you give
charity to h needy. don't you? Well.
this should be a warning to you to put
yourself in q position where you will
never need Charity.
A pretty girl would be a blame sight
prettier IL she didn't insist on acting
as If she knew how pretty she was.
Our idea of an optimist is a bald
! headed man who ch%eerfully figures
out how much he saves by not having
to buy hair tonic n dandruff cure.
Some men are such tightwads that
they believe that a Cheerful Oliver and
a Cheerful Idiot run as an entry.
And what has become of the old
fashioned man who used to get highly
excited over a game of croquet =?
There are a whole lot of married
worms who crow like ROSTERS when
they get out with the gang.
No matter how absent-minded a
husband may be. his wife can tell you
tina he is selfish enough not to for
get himself.
And If men were not such durn liars
women wouldn't be nearly as vain as
they are.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-12-09
inspire the nation.

inspire the nation.
Contracts are under a most for
tunate government of the stars. 1t is
especially lucky today for writer's
and there is an indication of literary
activity.
Legislatures bodies continue subject
to a rule making for much oratory,
bitter debates and sensational events.
In England Parliament will oppose
reforms that will be pushed urgently
and there may be a change in the
cabinet.
Hospitals and public institutions
will be greatly in the public mind
during the next few months.
Colonization schemes T to be dis
cussed widely, but they have not the
augury of success.
Persons whose birthdate IL is will
have success and prosperity in the
coming year. If the stars are read
Alright. They should guard against
accidents
Children born or this day may be
rash, hasty and reckless. These sub
jects of Sagittarius are usually clever
and they generally succeed.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-12-09
No Return.

We cannot go back. The old places
are not the same IL we revisit them,
the old pleasures have lost something
II we try to repeat them, the old groups
can never be r%egathered in complete
ness of presence and spirit. Life Is a
kaleidoscope. 1t holds many beautiful
combinations. but when we have turned
one out Of sight. no effort viii bring 1t
back again.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-12-09
Walt Mason Ripping Rhymes
Safe Travelling.

1t fills m with emotion. that peace enjoys a boom; w Q soon may
sail the ocean. and have no thought of doom; we'll board the vessels
runnn' to Liverpool and Lunnon. and need not strap a gun on, or
dread a brlny bomb. The terror of the waters has had its little day;
the submarine that saughters, can't make the business pay; we'll
have a trip TO Cadiz. and take along the ladies' nor have a fear that
hades will break out oil the way. I long to cross the briny, the sad
and mournful sea. and visit Poland Chiny, and lamp the Zuyder Zee;
but thinking of the dangers awaiting pilgrim strangers, and gtddy
ocean rangers has put cold feet o n nc. / curbed my lust to wander
to a or shores and isles; I couldn't bear to ponder OF sinking
miles: 1T was against my wishes to act as wholesome dishes for Shiny
hungry fishes, served up IN uc ooked styles. 1t made me shrink and
shiver 60 think of pillows dark. OF dying in a quarrel. that I might
point a moral and lying n II c coral. all silent cold and stark. But
soon the ocean highways will be a s safe again Is n the country by
ways the myrtle shaded lane: md W our grips may carry and buy new
hats in Parry. a while in Brussels larry. and snoop around In Spain.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-12-09
differences In Fashion.

In japan the professional beauty
loves to appear with golden teeth; In
India she prefers them stained red.
but in certain parts of Sumatra no lady
who respects herself would conde-
sccnd to have any front teeth at all.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-12-09
Stealing Iuke,s Thunder.

Dear Luke: I opened a bottle OF
sour mash the other day and as j
opured out the liquor II kept saying:
Luke McLuke. Luke McLuke." Why
not try the experiment and listen to
the music Corn Fed.
Why. bless your heart. that's where
Luke got his name. We heard the
song OF the nose paint as 1t gurgled
out OF a demijohn. That's all 1t ever
says: Luke MeLuke. Luke McIuke."
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-12-09
The Final Test.

The Final Test.
1t is easy enough to be pleasant
Though you nave any NUMBER OF
woes,
But the man worth while
Is the man who can smile
When he hasn't a dime in his
clothes.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-12-09
Fire Alarm Boxes

2s-Raritan Copper WorkA
z4@Market and Sheridan Streeta
z5-Smith Street and Central K. r.
2e--Market and First Streets
27-Madison v n Paterson St.
2s-High and Lewis StreetA
S5-Smith and High Streets.
s6+New brunswick Ave and New st.
37-Smith and State Streets.
S2+Atlantfc Terra Gotta Works.
43-Buckingham Ave. and Hartford st
4k-Comme-cs and Front StreetA
4e+State and Washington Sta.
47-High and Washington Streets.
54-State ST. and Buckingham Ave.
55-Parker ST. and Pulaski Ave.
6s-Hau Ave. and Charles st.
67-State and Wayne Streets
5S-Near United Lead WorkA
5s-Maurer.
62-Washington and First Streets.
es-Naw Brunswick Ave. and ELM 81
e4-Smith Street and Watson Ave.
65-Commerce and State StreetA
72-Front and Smith Streets.
78-Water and Gordon Streeta
74-Kearny Ave. and bro Street.
S1-Brace and Hanson Avenues
s2-Smith and Herbert Streets.
sS-Amboy Ave. and Washington ST.
e4-Lehfgh Ave. Stanford Street.
sb--Near City Hospital
Se-CIeve1and and Brace Avenuek
s7-Amboy and Hall Avenues.
ss-Amboy Ave. and Ins1ee Stree.
s3@LAwrence and Francis Streets.
st-Neville and Iohnstons Streets.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-12-09
Gohs Of Gioomi

Talk about the Kaiser being out of
lucki How about the men who mar
risd to escape the draft. and now the
war n overf
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-12-09

You can near Benno Damus at 2lo
Dorchester avenue. Cincinnati.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-12-09
Then 1t Happened.

.I wonder il you could?" museo
the Rummy, as he put his empty glass
on the bar.
You wonder il you could what?
demanded the Barkeep, as he grabbed
an empty bottle.
IT wonder If o could call q suit
of armor an old-fashioned knight
dress?" replied the RuInmy, as he
headed for the door.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-12-09

Our Daily Special.
There's No Fool Like an Educated
Fool.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-12-09

1--WE found out one thing said old
Correct.
Binks.
And you'll agree with me;
A man Is seldom what he thinks
His neighbor ought to be-
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-12-09
Tight Wads.


A careful man is Daniel Dent,
As careful as you meet;
If he paid you a compliment,
He'd ask for a receipt.
Luke McLuke.
Another careful man that We
Have met is Abner Grote;
II he lent you his attention. he
Would want to take your note.
Newark Advocate
A careful man is Reuben Hay.
OF hin a line we'll pen.
If he should pass the time of day.
He'd want II back again.
Warren, Ohio. Tribune.
Obi
We wondered the other day in this
col. how a thin. helpless girl man.
aged to keep her skirt up without the
aid of ~suspenders. And a "Perfecr
2I" tells us that she trusts to luck and
two safety pins.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-12-09
Bits 0By-Pldy

BY LUKE McLUKE
Copy right, 1918. the Cincinnati
Enquirer
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-12-09
Our Joe Miller Contest.

Lyman ]. Davis. of Louisville,
claims that the Oldest Joke is the one
about the doctor who was attending
to the Irishman. After his fifth call
the doctor said to the Irishman's wife:
I'm afraid your husband is beyond
help. The poor man cannot recover"
Don't you behave it, said the Irish
man, who overheard the doctors
statement. I'm not goin' to die"
'-Tush, tush, Pat" replied the Irish
mans wife. Don't contradict the
doctor. He knows best"
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-12-09

1t does not pay you to be meek
When fussing with a brother;
Forgive him when he smites one
cheek
And he will swat the other.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-12-09
How Nice.

Smith Is certainly a polite man,
isn't he?" said Brown.
"Yes," agreed Jones. mo matter
how much he dislikes a bill collector
he always invites him to call again.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-12-09

Signs Is SfgneS.
Sign in a Greek shoe shining place
in Cincinnati:
"Shoes Polished on the inside
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-12-09

HO, Hunt
neutrality-suspicious." boom
ed the hall clock. as the hands point
ed to four.
"Ah,' sighed the husband who was
creeping up the stairs with his shoes
In his hand, as he heard his wire
stirring upstairs, time will tell
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-12-09
Military.

Mary wears a service cap,
The soldier boys to chase;
And every time she YEA 1T. she
Puts powder on her face.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-12-09
Gosh!

You may imagine that Hajjoman
Sa neutrality-suspicious.. of Boston,
Mass, Is going some. But his cousin
Menad OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
lives In Lowell, Mass
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1918-09-13
AN EFFORT TO POSTPONE THE
OPERATIVE DATE MEETS
WITH DEFEAT.
PASSED WITHOUT ROLL CALL
Senate Amendments May Force
Conference-Prohis Antici-
pate No Changes.

Washington.-The s12,000.000 emer-
gency agricultural appropriation bill.
with its rider for national prohibition
from next July until after the Ameri-
can armies are demobilized after the
end of the war, was passed Sept. by
the senate without roll call.
Before final passage Of the measure
the senate voted. As to 6, to retain the
prohibition rider. A final effort to
postpone the effective date OF the
dry legislation to Dec. 80, 1919, was
defeated
The bill now goes to the house, and,
because of many amendments insert
ed by the senate, it undoubtedly will
be sent to conference. Prohibition
leaders, however, expect the house to
agree to the dry" rider so that there
will be no possibility Of changes being
made by senate and house managers.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1918-09-13
A MAJORITY OF THE WORKERS
HAD BEEN RECEIVING LESS
THAN 500 A MONTH.
RAISE EQUALS S1.OO A DAY
Director General MoAdoo's Order A.
fects Nearly One Million Rail-
road EmpIoyes-Order Became
Effective September First.

Washington.-Near million rail
road employees, including all clerks,
track laborers and maintenance-of-way
men, are to receive wage increases of
$50 month. the equivalent OF 81 q
day or IL cents an hour, over the pay
they received last January / under a
new wage order issued by Director
General McAdoo. Advances are effe :
tive as OF September 1.
This order, affecting half of the rail-
road men OF the United States and
adding approximately s150,00O,000 to
the annual payroll in calculations of
labor representatives., is the second
largest aggregate wage increase ever
granted in American industrial history
1t is supplementary to the general
railroad wage order issued nearly four
months ago, providing for about $780,
100000 increases, and for the classes
of employees affected, it supplants pre-
visions Of that order.
Most of the employees covered by tire
new order have made considerably
less than 500 a month, and the volun.
tary increase was decided on by the di-
rector-general after investigation By
His advisory board of railroad wages
and working conditions OF the pay OF
men doing similar work in other indus
tries. In the main, this boards recor:-
mendations were followed.
The order specified that eight hours
is to be considered the basic day, but
overtime up to 10 hours is to be paid
pro rata, with one and one-half this
regular rate for overtime past the 10
hours. Specific rules are laid down
for the promotion of employees On
grounds of merit and seniority and
other regulations forbidding dismissal!
of employees without cause and provit
ing for hearing on appeal, resemble
the rules now in effect under govern
ment civil service. These restrictions
will affect mainly the half million rail.
way clerks.
Thousands of women clerks en-
ployed by the railroads are to receive
the same pay as men for similar work