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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.