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THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 1921.
ABOR RULES COST
ROADSJPONS
•blic Directly Interested in
Effort to Stop Drain on
Carriers' Income.
BIG SUMS FOR WORK NOT DONE
Railway* Asking Labor Board to
Abrogate Wasteful Agreement*
Made Under Federal Control.
"The entire country, Its consumers.
Its farmers, its workmen, and even the
railway employees themselves, are di
jrectly Interested with the railroads in
cutting down railway operating ex
penses.”
This Is the keynote of the case pre
sented by the railroads to the United
States Railroad Labor Board, now In
session In Chicago.
The railroads have submitted evi
dence to the board to show why the
National Agreements nffecting railway
shop labor should be abrogated, be
lieving that this is a vitally important
step In the process of reducing op
erating expenses.
This step is not only necessary to
Insure adequate earning power to the
railroads, but will make possible an
ultimate reduction In rates.
The agreements were mnde by the
Railroad Administration Just before
the end of Federal control. The sum
total of the rules and working condi
tions provided by the National Agree
ments have increased the operating
expenses of the railroads by hundreds
of millions, and have decreased the
efficiency and output of the employees
In other ways resulting In losses
which cannot be calculated In dollars
and cents.
For several weeks the railroads
have been multiplying Instances of the
absurd and extravagant results of the
labor rules fastened upon them by the
National Agreements.
In one case cited before the board a
machinist was paid 1614 hours’ wages
for work nil performed within eight
hours. This case illustrated the effect
of the rule that for each '‘call" the
worker Is to be paid five hours’ wages
even If he works only ten minutes.
The case of a car repairer on the
Virginian Railway, who was recently
paid over SI,OOO for services which
were never rendered, nnd in addition
the same amount of overtime na was
made by his gang, wds another exam
ple.
In connection with the rule that
none but mechanics or apprentices
shall do mechanics’ work, the follow
ing was cited to indicate its unfair
ness: _A-
Five Hours* Pay for 30 Minutes’ Work
“The El Paso & Southwestern Rail
road recently had an engine set out at
Douglas, and about the time It was
ready to go to its train it developed
that a window light was broken in the
cab. It was necessary for the foreman
to call a carpenter to do the work that
he could have performed himself In a
few minutes. The train was delayed
one hour nnd 30 minutes, and the em
ployee called to do the work was paid
five hours for work requiring 80 min
utes.”
j The Inefficiency created In inflexible
Application of the rules contained la
the agreements in question was illus
trated in the following actual case
■which recently occurred on the Balti
more & Ohio Railroad:
"An engine was placed In the
shops for certain repairs. Because
of the provisions of the National
Agreement, It was necessary that
members of five crafts perform
parts of this work; formerly, the
entire operation was performed by
the members of but two crafts."
$6,500,000 for Work Not Performed
How the railroads of the country
were compelled to pay almost $0,500,-
000 in the first six months of 1020 for
service not rendered because of the
effects of but one of the IS2 rules In
cluded In the Shop Crafts National
Agreement was shown In the testi-
ImTmy.
This punitive payment for work nev
er performed was required by a clause
In the National Agreement, which pro
vides that when employees are re
quired to check in and ont on their
own time they will he paid one hour
extra at the close of each week.
The rigid classifications of labor,
when taken In connection with the
rule that requires that a man must
have four years’ experience before be
ing employed to perform any of the
work listed In them, result In paying
rates applicable to men who are sup
posed to be fully qualified for work
which doty* not require men of four
ears’ experience.
To illustrate how the inflexibilities
many of the rules now enforced op
to mulct the railroads of large
i for services which In the ab
of these rules could be obtained
atlvely moderate sums, evidence
and before the Labor Board show
t three men who were ein
t a small pumping station In
, performing unskilled work,
hen classified under the rules,
1 in excess of pay amounting
***" >hnn the rnlue of nil the wa
_ jd and current generated at
I
w-igo testimony contains llt
heda of Instances such as
T iorttng the contention of
bat the labor rules un
l’’ have been forced to
is to prevent the “hon-
nd economical nianage
tb, t- *ded by the Transports-
WASSERMAN TEST VAL
UABLE IN DIAGNOSIS
The Wassermann test is a test em
ployed in the detection of the pres
ence of germs in the blood stream
causing syphilis. Many times there
will be outward of the dis
ease and its presence can only be de
termined by an examination of the
blood In the laboratory.
Syphilis is most commonly trans
mitted by bodily contact, although it
may easily be caught by using drink
ing cups, dishes and utensils which
have previously been used by a syph
ilitic. It can also be inherited. The
organisms of this disease, which some
what resemble a corkscrew in appear
ance, enter the skin through the most
minute abrasions. At the site of en
trance a sore soon develops. It may
be large or It may be so small that
it will escape notice. These sores
called lesions are characterized by
their very hard walls which nature
has constructed in the attempt to keep
the invading organisms localized and
to prevent them entering into the
blood stream through which they will
have access to every organ of the
body.
If not arrested by medical treat
ment, these organisms will break
through these hardened walls and en
ter into the circulatory system. Usu
ally within a short while there will
appear a general rash or breaking out
on the skin which will gradually dis
appear. Other symptoms may appear
immediately, or on the other hand
the disease may continue with no fur
ther marked symptoms for a while,
leading the patient to believe that na
lure has cured the infection. Later,
however, the disease makes its pres
ence felt by directing its attack
against some vital organ. Often the
patient is attacked by some other dis
ease, the symptoms and effects of
which completely obscure those pro
duced by syphilis. Therefore it is
advised that, if the physician desires
to obtain a specimen of blood for a
Wasesrmann tost, the patient should
gladly permit this to be done. He
should also advise the physician if he
had at any time previous noticed any
where on his body any hardened sore,
however small, and even suggest to
the physician the advisability of a
Wassermann test as a means of elimi
nating syphilis in the diagnosis of hie
particular ailment. The suggestion ol
a Wassermann test on the part of the
physician does not carry with it the
Insinuation of Immoral conduct, for
syphilis is oftentlme inherited, and
for this the patient can In no way
be held responsible. Again, syphilis
can easily be transmitted to the most
Innocent by means of accident.
It is further advised that, if the
patient has been suffering from some
unknown disease which does not re
spond to general treatment, he go tc
fils physician and request him tc
draw a specimen of blood and forward
to the Wassermann Laboratory of the
gtate Board of Health, or to some prl
vate laboratory, if that be his prefer
ence. This advice Is based upon the
fact that numbers of specimens ol
blood from patients who could noi
find relief from general treatment have
been known to show positive Wasser
mann tests, revealing the presence ol
syphilis. Specific treatment was thee
administered, with the result that tht
annoying symptoms were relieved
and the patient fully recovered.
Cities and towns should protect the
health and happiness of their public by
requiring all handlers of fruits, meati
—ln fact, all eatables—to present from
time to time a medical certificate
showing that they are free of all In
tedious diseases. Furthermore
mothers should see to it that the ser.
vants, employed around the house whe
have a Wasermann test made In or
meals and the care of the chtldrer
have a Wassermann test made In or
der to insure the members of the
household against accidental syphilitic
infection. This can be done by hav
Ing the family physician obtain s
specimen of their blood and mall 1]
to the Wassermann Laboratory of the
State Board of Health.
LANTERN TALKS.
Many women's clubs, parent-teacliei
associations. teachers’ associations
mothers' clubs, etc., are interested ii
the study of problems pertaining t<
child welfare. Definite help in tht
way of advice and literature may bt
obtained from the Division of Chile
Hygiene, State Board of Health, At
lanta. The Division has very' fine lan
tern slides on child hygiene and wil
be glad to loan these to professions
people who are interested in foster
ing the child welfare work of theii
communities, or it will arrange to sene
a speaker to the particular place l!
sufficient notice of meetings is given
SCHOOL CHILDREN INFECTED.
In one of the rural countiee of oui
state where competent school examlna
tion of the children has been mad<
the alarming condition of 6% infec
tion of syphilis was found. This w*
assume w T as inherited; the report does
not state, but this infection In thii
country is likely true to a greater 01
less extent in every county of out
state. These unfortunate children
should receive attention. All schooh
should be examined by a physiciar
who knows syphilis and the propel
measures to be taken to eradicatt
the disease.
Classified Ads.
LOST.—One black hound puppy with
tau legs. Disappeared Saturday, Feb.
12fh, Any information will be appre
ciated. —J. 11. Foster, lit. 5, Winder.pd
AUCTION SALE.
Will be sold before the court house
door In Harrow county, on Monday.
February 28, one Ford Touring car
to the highest bidder for cash.—Sher
iff H. O. Camp, auctioneer.
Meet your friends at the new Drug
store. I’bone 280. Winder Drug Cos.
Miss Amanda Healan, Graduate
Nurse, of Hoschton, Ga., offers lier
services to the public. Rhone 37 tf.
Rest concave Rlow Points, guaran
teed to plow' 60 per cent more; as cheap
as the cheapest.—Woodruff Hdw Cos.
Plant the best seed fresh froom the
farm in bulk at Woodruffs.
If its mules you want, I have them;
will sell or let out for feed 12 months.
It. L. Woodruff.
If it is the best wagon you want, get
a Studelmker, backed and guaranteed
by the biggest factory in the worid.
Sold by Woodruff Hardware Cos.
Make your telephone pay its rent.
Call 286. Quality lirst. Service next.
Winder Drug Cos.
Buy the best Turn Rlow; turns where
others fail; price as cheap as the cheap
est. —Woodruff Hardware Cos.
Choice Timothy Hay at ,$40.00 per
ton. —Emory Smith at L. L. Moore’s
barn. tf.
Choice Timothy Hay, one bale or
a ton at $2.00 per hundred pounds.—
Emory Smith at L. L. Moore’s barn.
Compare our hay prices with others.
Emory Smith at L. L. Moore's Barn, tf
Fresh garden seed in the hulk at
Woodruffs.
Two good mules for sale or will let
right party have them for the feed for
twelve months. —R. L. Woodruff.
Stable Manure for sale. Will de
liver inside city limits. —L. L. Moore.
Its just off Broad on Candler street,
in Winder National Bank Building.
Phone 286.—Winder Drug Cos.
FOR RENT—Two unfurnished rooms
with large hall.—Robt. S. Higgins, 428
Athens St. It
FROSTPROOF CABBAGE PLANTS.
—Wakefield and Flat Dutch; post
paid, 500 for $1.25; 1000 for $2.25; ex
press collect, $1.50 per thousand. Gen
uine Porto Rico potato plants ready in
April; postpaid, 500 for $1.50; 1000
for $2.50; express collect, $2.00 per
thousand. Satisfaction guaranteed;
write for free offer.
DASHER PLANT CO.,
Valdosta, Ga. 4tpd
FOR SALE.—(Majestic 'range and
fixtures. Cole’s Hot Blast Heater. Ap
ply to Mrs. It. O. ltoss, Candler St.
Genuine Oliver Plows and repairs.
Sold cheaper by Smith Hardware Cos.
It will pay you to see Smith Hard
ware Company for your spring Hard
ware. They are selling it cheaper.
All Electrical Goods reduded' by
Smith Hardware Cos. during their spe
cial sale.
NOTICE
By special arrangement we will al
low full value for liberty bonds paid
m notes and accounts, or for merchan
lise bought between now and March 1.
Smith Hardware Cos., sell Bulk gar
den seed. Fresh stock cheaper.
Best line of garden tools and fencing.
Sold by Smith Hardware Cos.
That good Carey Roofing and shin
gles is being sold for lass by Smith
Hardware Cos. during their special sale.
Nails $5 per keg base at Smith Hard
ware Company.
ITAU
I 1 vri
CURED In 30 Minutes with
Par-a-sit-i-cide
50c from druggists or 55c mailed
Mfr„ DR. L. 1. SHARP & CO., Commerce, Ga.
Take no substitute. Sold by
THE WINDER NEWS
Sharon
School at this place is progressing
nicely.
Mr. and Mrs. Henry Feagans was
the guest of Mr. and Mrs. H. A. Maul
din Sunday.
Miss Marietta Duncan spent the
week-end w'ith Miss Pauline Parks.
Misses Charlie Belle and Seanie Kil
gore spent Saturday night and Sun
day with Miss Eva Jane Lancaster.
Mr. T. A. Deaton and family spent
Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. T. A. Stone.
Mr. Carl Stone and Mr. Eugene
Jones of Winder were in this burg
Sunday afternoon.
Miss Gwendolyn Mann and Miss Lois
Mauldin spent awhile Sunday after
noon w’ith Miss Lois Langford.
Miss Viola Mauldin is spending this
week with ser grandmother, Mrs. W.
D. Turk of near Winder.
Mr. Ernest Parks and Mr. Hoyt
C’ruce spent awhile Sunday with Mr.
Carl Mauldin.
The party at Mr. Andrew Hayes was
highly enjoyed by those present.
Miss Ermine Simpson spent last
To Car Owners
The Safe Way
is to have your car examined or overhauled before be
ginning its regular spring and summer use.
Cars get more or less out of order during the severe
winter weather, and do not work as perfectly as they
should. This means additional wear and strain on the
parts affected, and increased expense to you if allowed
to continue in that condition.
Failure to correct these defects has caused the wreck
ing of many cars. Don’t let it occur with yours.
WE CAN OVERHAUL YOUR CAR AT SLIGHT
EXPENSE
We have with us an expert mechanic apd we fully
guarantee and stand behind all repairs done at this gar
age. We make a specialty of washing and thoroughly
greasing cars.
AUTO SALES CO.
We correct all Battery troubles. Recharge, repair,
rent and sell batteries.
AUTO SALES COMPANY
Phone 6 Athens St. Allen’s Old S^ud
Blacksmith, Wood and Repair Work
Horse-Shoeing a Specialty
I am at the same old stand with two of the best black
smiths to be had anywhere. I am prepared to do all
kinds of iron and wood work, and make a specialty of
horseshoeing. In fact we can do anything that can be
done in a blacksmith shop.
AUTOMOBILE REPAIRING
I also have a good mechanic whom you all know —
Mr. Earl Smith —who was employed so long by Mr. G. J
Allen. He will repair any kind of car you may have
at a reasonable price. lam here for business and to
please my customers with prices to meet the times. See
me for any work you wish done.
All Work Guaranteed.
MRS. C. H. STEWART
Comer Candler St. and Park Avenue.
WINDER. GEORGIA
Tuesday night with Miss Laura Lan
caster.
A large crowd attended the singing
at Miss Ermine Simpson's home Sun
day night.
Mr. Herman .Johnson and sisters,
Misses Pauline and Xo'rine and Miss
Gladys Evans passed through this burg
Sunday afternoon.
Mr. Otis Lancaster spent Saturday
night and Sunday with his cousin, Mr.
Collie Lancaster.
Mr. and Mrs. T. C. Langford of Bras
elton was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. T.
A. Stone Sunday afternoon
Mr Loyd Haynes of Winder spent
Saturday night with Mr. Clyde Cronic.
The candy drawing at Mr. Charlie
COtTON SEED HULLS
We have a full line of cotton seed
hulls and Meal, We also will have
a supply of hay this week.
WATSON-GLOVER CO.
SUBSCRIPTION: $1.50 A YEAR
Cruce’s Monday night was enjoyed by
a large crowd.
Mr. Carl Mauldin spent last
night with Mr. Clyde Cronic. *
Corsets Used to Hide Defects^
It is a fact well authenticated that
corsets were originally adopted, not
for comfort or health, bnt to conceal
physical defects.
Causa of Vertigo In the Ear*.
Vertigo, which is quite common, is
caused by a derangement of a nura*
ber of different organs including the
heart stomach, kidneys, eyes or brain,
and It has been recently determined
that many cases are owing to ear
troubles.