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The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1925-11-14
Production and Costs.

COME interesting facts are disclosed
~ in analyzing the productivity of
the backward Russian mines compar-
ed with the up-to-date British plants.
The latest figures for Britain gave the
average output at approximately 17H
hundredweight per man shift, and the
cost Of production approximately 1921
per ton. For Donetz Basin the aver
ages are IL hundredweight per man
shift and % per ton. These figures
show only too clearly the adverse cir
cumstances under which the Russian
mines are operating. The low pro-
ductivity is almost entirely due to the
lack Of machinery and the results OF
the white guards devastations.
Here we can draw some interesting
comparisons. In Britain a large per-
centage of the total cost of production
goes towards the payment of royal
ties, employers insurance, etc. In the
Don Bias nine per cent of the total cost
of production is set aside for social
@Aes0A e@ANC1 NAAbuA Oh Aun0og EGot
homes and other mediums for better
ing the lives of the miners. And It
is still more interesting to note that
despite the lack of machinery, low
production. etc., the Don Bas newer
works six-hour day, fs days per
month, and has one months holiday
with full pay every year. When sick
or injured he receives full wages and
all medical treatment free.
There is still room for another con-
trast being drawn. The British min
er knows only too well that over-pro-
duction means unemployment for
many, lower wages for all, a miser-
able existence and no guarantee
against absolute starvation for him
self and his dependents. The demand
for coal in Russia depends to a large
extent upon the home markets and
has frequently been restricted due to
the backward state of the other in
The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1925-11-14

dustries and particularly the metal
industry. In fact, only a short time
ago the coal production of the Donetz
Basin exceeded the normal demand.
and it is interesting to note how the
problem was dealt with. In the words
of an official report, "The restriction
of output was carried out not by a re-
duction in the number Of miners, but
by allowing them longer leaves"
New Britain herald., 1925-12-24
PAONESSA ISSUES
 YULE GREETINGS
Happiness and Prosperity, His
 Wish for City

Expressions of Christmas cheer and good wishes for the New Year arc expressed in a message issued 10 tho public today from the office of Mayor A. M. Paonessa.
 The mayors message follows;
 "On the eve of Christmas, l wish to express to the people of New Britain my very sincere wish that theirs will be a holiday of mcrri- ment. and that the New Year will bring continued prosperity.
 May the merchants and the manufacturing institutions which give a livelihood to the majority of people here, the city officials, whose public services tend to make our pleasures and conveniences greater, the employees of the corporations which serve us and every individual in the city, have a share in the greater prosperity which we can hope for in the coming year. May they thoroughly enjoy the fruits of honest conscientious labor, for which New Britain is noted, and may the next year find them moro prosperous and happy than before, To all tho people of New Britain, then, wish to tender my best wishes. and my most sincere desire is that q most happy Christmas and prosperous New Year may be their lot.
 "A. NJ, Paonessa,
 Mayor"
New Britain herald., 1925-12-24
WASHINGTON IS FULL
 OF CHRISTMAS BOOZE
Supply For Congrcssmen staying In Town Ample At S2 To
 SIP Il Quart

Washington, Dec. 2i Christmas cheer, full of kick, can be had in Washington, under tho very caves of the capital, for $2 to $12 q quart. Tho supply is abundant, an extra amount having been brought in for congressional and other holiday stay overs.
 Police officers believe q greater variety is available than ever before since the country went dry Gin may he obtained at from $3 to S5. The output from recookcd alcohol comes lower than any other.
 Corn liquor, which flowed freely for several years from Virginia, North Carolina and other southern states is hard to find, clever mani- pulators here having squeezed out the moonslriner and his corn juice.
 Good rye is scarce, but cut stuff is plentiful at $S to $12 d quart.
 Scotch, guaranteed as 10 color, brings from SS to $10.
 All sorts of wines. from common grape 10 champagne, are offered. West Indies rum is also easy to get.
 Maryland stills are reported run ming day and night to supply a de- nand for green rye,
New Britain herald., 1925-12-24
GETS PARDON FOR HIS'
 CHRISTMAS PRESENT
New Hampshire Executive Frees Man in Prison Since
 1923

Concord. N. H., Dec. 24 Pl--- Thomas J. Sheridan of Berlin, N. H., was given a Christmas pardon from the state prison today by Governor John C.. Winant and the executive council. He had been in prison since Christmas, 1923, serving a scn- tcnce of 10 to Is years for tho shooting of Felix Croteau at Berlin, August 4, 1928.
 Croteau had been a boarder at tho Sheridan home and was accused of being intimate with Shcridan's s wife and ordered to leave tho house. When Croteau returned late at night Sheridan shot him. His pardon was asked by the county solicitor, who prosecuted Sheridan. the father of Crotoau, the mayor, four eX-mayors, the president of tho womcns club, the judge and clerk of the city court, cditors clcrgymen and 22 bank directors.
 At recent hearing 1t developed that Sheridan's wife and children are being supported by the city. Sheri- dan was 26 years old at the time of the shooting and had three children, the oldest five years of age.
New Britain herald., 1925-12-24
HIGH OFFICIALS ARE
 AT MUNSEY FUNERAL
Mingle With Typcsetters, Printers and Ncwsboys at Services
 for Publisher.

New York, Dec. 24 F0 -- High government officials, prominent business and professional men and members of society mingled today with typesettcrs, printers and news boys at the funeral services in the Cathedral of St. John the Divine for Frank A. Munsey, newspaper and magazine publisher, who died Tuesday.
 Mir. Munsoy's nearest relative q sister, Mrs. John Hyde of St. Pe- torsburg, Fla, did not arrive in time for the funeral, After the services the publishers body was removed to the chapel of St. Ana garius to await Mrs. Hyde's arrival for q last view of her brother. She is older than her brother. and be- cause of her advanced age was not told of his illness at Mr. Munsey's request.
 About seventeen hundred persons attended the services, which were | CDllluCttu ny IDISllup Nlllld III ]
 Manning. In accordance with the expressed wishes of Mr. Munsey
 the rites were simple, and there was no sermon.
 The services followed the ritual for the burial of the dead contain in the book of common prayer of the Protestant Episcopal church. Bishop Manning opened the serv- ices by reading the Thirty-Ninth Psalm, which was followed by a full choir singing. Lord Let Me | Know Mine End" The Rev. How ard Robbins, dean of the cathedral, read from the Scriptures. Bencdiction, pronounced by Bishop Manning, was followed by l the singing of three hymns chosen
 hy relatives of the late publisher
 These were, Rock of Ages,
 Abide With Me" and Jesus
 Lover of My Soul"
 The bronze casket was banked
New Britain herald., 1925-12-24
COOLIDGE'S RULING
Decision in Tacna-Arica Dispute Said to Fix January as Latest Date For Arguments.

Africa, Chile, Dec. 2i PS-Presi. dent Coolidge's decision as arbtra- tor regarding the manner in which the certified part of the Chilean ap. peal from the procedure Of the Tac- na-Arica plchisctary commission shall be entertained is understood clearly to determine the activities of the commission are not in any way to be interrupted by tho appeal.
 Furthermore the decision is un- derstood 10 fix January 9 as the latest date for the presentation of arguments by either side regarding the certified part Of tho appeal, thus apparently indicating that MT. Cool idgc favors rapid disposal of the present pleshicitary difficulties.
 The decision is said not to affect the uncertficd part Of the appeal. Action on this is not expected until the minutes of the commissions pro- cecdings regarding the certified part reach Washington.
New Britain herald., 1925-12-24
HELD FOR MURDER
Penn. Man Said to Have Confessed Setting Fire to Home Of Aged Woman After Theft.

Hazleton, Pa, Dec. 24 R-Ed- ward Sullivan. 52, was held in jail here today in connection with the death of Mrs. John Gerrin, S5, who was burned to death at her homo near Briggsvile last March. State police avow that ho con- fesscd to having set the aged wo- mans house afire after stealing four dollars from her
 According to the confession, Sul- livan said that he spilled kerosene over Mrs. Gerrcn and also saturated the floor and stove, which ignitcd the house. Then he went to inc hills and watched tho flames de- stroy the structure.
 Sullivan is said to havo admitted taking money from Mrs. Gerren before and said that he feared she would report him to neighbors. Sullivan is a farm laborer.
New Britain herald., 1925-12-24
PRIEST THINKS MINERS
 OUGHT TO GET MUCH MORE
One of Those In Coal District Says Twice as Much Is Not
 Too Much,

Scranton. Pa. Dec. 2i P>-Non- English speaking priests of Lacka- wanna and Luzerne counties favor arbitration only when all other plans fall, Rev. Michael Bernat, pastor of All Saints church, Dunmore, Pa, said today with reference 10 the let ter of l6 non-English speaking cler- gymcn to tho miners and operators asking them to end the coal strike.
 Father Bernat. one of the 16 sig natories, said that the priests be- lieve the miners are entitled 10 higher wages and, In fact, twice as much as they arc getting. Regard ing the check-off system as sought by the miners, Father Bernat said that the priests had nothing 10 say.
 Father Bernat also avowed that the meeting of tho non-E English speaking priests was arranged by the Wilkes-Barre Chamber of Con- merce and that only 1G of about 100 non English speaking priests of the two counties were in attendance.
 "The main object of tho priests is to settle the strike as quickly as possible because of the suffering that is in our midst" said Father Bernat.
 Hayden Williams. secretary of the Wilkes-Barre Chamber of Com merce, denied today that the cham Der had called the meeting. but he explained that the priests met last week in Luzerne county and planned Tuesdays session with regard to the strike and asked Williams to assist In getting out notices for the meet ing.
 "The Chamber of Commerce, how over. had no connection with the clergymen, Williams said.
New Britain herald., 1925-12-24
PARKER'S SONG IS
 CAUSE OF STRIFE
Harvard Clee Club Objected to
 This Selection

Cambridge, Mass. Dec. 2i R -~ Objection 10 the selection Of Horato Parker's "The Lamp in the West" as the prize song for the 1926 intercol- legiate glee club contest by the in- tercolegiate Musical corporation led to the withdrawal Of tho Harvard Glee club from the coming compcti- ton. This was announced today by John k. Watson, graduate business adviser of the gloe club, who ex- plained that when Harvard objected 10 the song the club was informed that the prize song was an arbitrary selection and that Harvard must either sing 1t or withdraw.
 Tho Intercollegiate Musical cor porauon Was organized with the Harvard Glee club as Il charter member, for the purpose of raising the standards Of music sung in tho colleges" MT. Watson's statement set forth. In 1921 Harvard pro tested the prize song The corpora ton carried on negotiations so far into the year that Harvards with drawal on so late q date would sc- riouSly prejudice the concert.
 At that time there were only eight clubs competing and the with drawal of Harvard was much more serious matter than 1t is now. Because of this, Harvard agreed to enter with the understanding that the pri2o song in the future should have the approval of every contest ing club.
 This plan worked well until the fall Of 1925 when Horatio Parker's The Lamp of the West" was sub mitted to Harvard as the prize song for the 1926 concert. Harvard i'm mediately objected and requested that another song be chosen. The corporation informed them that the song submitted was an arbitrary se- lection and that Harvard must either sing 1t or withdraw.
 Under these circumstances the executive committee of the glee club felt that it could not again enter the contest. The matter was discussed most amicabIy with the corporation and it was decided that Harvard withdraw from the 1926 contest"
New Britain herald., 1925-12-24
w. l.. Morgan Lodge
 Elects Austin Leader

Washington l., Morgan lodge, K, of F., has elected the following of ticers: C. C., Clifford Austin; V. G. William Hurst; prclate, Thomas Orchard; NJ. A., Theodore Johnson; M. w.. Lothian Seigel; K. R. S., Arthur r. Hayes; NJ. F., Alex Tom kins: NJ, E., Paul Kalin trustee, Walter w. Gould; I, G.. Henry Par sons, and o. G., John Sinkiewicz.
 Installation ceremonies will take place on the first Tuesday in Jan uary and will be in charge of District Deputy John J. Baskerville and hts staff, of Hartford.
 The lodge will hold it's Christmas party at the meeting next Tuesday night. Members arc expected to bring their children. The feature of tho evening will be the entertain ment of about 20 needy children. There will be an entertainment and Santa Claus will come down the chimney and distribute presents. The entertainment will start at 7:S0.
New Britain herald., 1925-12-24
OPPOSES BOTH MEN

Madison, Wis, Dec. 24 Rt-Gov- crnor John J. Blaine has sent q telegram to President Coolidge, sug- gesting that the names of Richard V. Taylor and Thomas F. Wood lock be withdrawn as nominees for the interstate commerce commission.
 The telegram made public by the governor, says:
 The antoccdents of these men do not quality them for the commission and their nomination and confirma- ton would create widespread dis trust Of the commission"
New Britain herald., 1925-12-24

MT. Sutherland, who Is a republi- can, succeeds Frederick c, Hicks of New York, who died here several days ago, The new custodian served two terms in the house of repre- sentatives and ono term in the sen ate, retiring from the latter body in 1928. He was engaged in the coal and timberland business before en- terlng congress, He was born at Kirkwood. Mo, and is 60 years old.
New Britain herald., 1925-12-24
SEALS HOLY DOOR
 AT ST.PETER'S AS
 BIG CROWD GAzES
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gated in the spacious St. Peter's square. covering virtually every hagstone between the weatherworn cloisters designed by Bernini which skirt two sides of the square, know Ing they could never see any part or the ceremony but hoping to TO- ceiVe some vicarious spiritual bene- it from such close proximity.
 At least they could feel a thrill from the deep-toned bell of St. Peters which toiled the knell of parting jubilee year and at the same time permeated the air with Yue- tide vibrations.
 Today's event was particularly sig nifcant because of the official par ticipation of Senator Cremonesi. newly appointed governor of Rome. For centuries 1t was the custom of tho head of the Roman municipalitS to attend such functions, but this practice was abandoned with the fall of the temporal power Of the papacy In 1870. The custom was renewed today owing to the close rappyoche- ment between the Vatican and the Fascist government.
 Like Days of Old
 Except for the touch of modern ity lent by the lay participants, the ceremony today was an exact re- production of the first Holy door ceremony of 1900, when Dante and St. Francis of Assist were numbered among those present. A spirit of medieval grandeur and pomp seemed to pervade the very atmosphere. The fact that the ceremony has always been tho same, with the same rit- nal, the same garb, the same kinds of decorations, gave it an air of eternalness and perpetuity.
 The main portico. with its white and gold ceilings, was decorated with priceless tapestries mellowed by centuries of age and with crimson velvet. The tribune erected special ly for privileged few, including the members of visiting royal families, the family of the pope and the dip lomatic body. was richly draped with crimson damask, These deco rations gave to the scene an appear ance of solemnity and warmth in tho midst of cold massive marble pillars and floors. The papal throne had been erected only a few feet from The holy door and was draped with tapestries bearing the papel coat of arms.
 Pope Prepares
 While the crowds gathered and the scene was being made ready, the pontiff repaired to the ducal hall of the vatican to don his ceremonial garments. He was accompanied by his religious and secular court by Princes Orsini, Boncompagni, Mas kimo and Aldobrandini, wearing the picturesque uniforms of the various hereditary offices which they fill; by The major domo, master of the chambers, the, papal almoner, sac tristan and secretary chamberlains, all dressed in crimson silk and old lace.
 On the way to the basilica the papal procession was joined by members of the noble guard, the knights of the cape and sword, dressed in Elizabethan costumes, with the traditional ruff; by all the cardinals present in Rome, bearing their long red silk trains and wear ing white ermine capes; by oriental patriarchs, their heads glittcrlng with jewelled headdresses; white mitrcd abbots and canons of St.
New Britain herald., 1925-12-24

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 Because "Cascarcts" never gripe or sickon, 1t has become the larg- est selling laxative in the world.
 Directions for men, women, children on each box any drug store.
New Britain herald., 1925-12-24

three minutes 1t warns the con- gested spot through and through.
 When you are suffering so you can hardly get around. just get g jar of Rowles Red Pepper Rub, made from red peppers. It costs little at any drug store. The quick est relief known awaits you. Use 1 it always for colds in chest.
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New Britain herald., 1925-12-24
Heat of Red Peppers
 Stops Rheumatic Pain
Rub Sore, Stiff Joints and Muscles, and Rheumatism,
 Lumbago and Pain Vanish-Try It and See!

The penetrating heat of Red Pepper Rub" will bring almost in stant relief from the pains of rheu- matism, pleurisy, colds. lumbago, ncuritis, hackache, strains, sprains, sore muscles and stiff, aching joints.
 Penetrating heat immediately frees the blood circulation that car. ries off the congestion and pain is gone.
 Nothing has such concentrated, penetrating heat as red peppers. The moment you apply Red Pepper Rub you feel tho tingling heat. In
New Britain herald., 1925-12-24
L. O. O. F, DISTRICT MEETING

A district meeting of l. o. o. F. lodges will be held Jan, IS in this city. It will include the lodges com prising District No. r. They ar" Schiller lodge of Middletown. Beo- thoven lodge of Hartford and Ger stacker lodge of this city. The scs- sion will be held at I. 0. o. F. hall on Arch street
New Britain herald., 1925-12-24

with floral offerings all duy ycster- day and last night the body had lain in state in tho chapel of St. AnagarIus, watched over by a guard of honor from among MT. Munscy's veteran employees,
 After Mrs, Ilyde's arrival tho body will be placed in q vault in Woodlayn cemetery, lntermcnt will be next spring at Lisbon Falls, Me, beside MT. Munscy's father and mother.
New Britain herald., 1925-12-24
WHITE CHRISTMAS CERTAIN

Utica, N. Y, Dec. 24 Rl-Central and northern New York will have q white Christmas" The country is covered With clean fresh snow, vary ing in depth from four inches in the central portion to IS and 20 inches in the Adirondacks,
New Britain herald., 1925-12-24
SOutherland Is Named
 Property Custodian

Washington, Dec. 24 R-Howard Sutherland, former senator from West Virginia, was appointed today Ito be alien property custodian.
New Britain herald., 1925-12-24
Feel Splendid!
 Nicest Laxative, "Cascarets" l0c,
Don't stay head

Don't stay head achy. dizzy, bili- ous, constipatcd, sick!
 One or two pleasant candy like "Cascarets" taken any time will mildly stimulate your liver and start CpiIr bpunlS
New Britain herald., 1925-12-24

Peters in purple robes trimmed with white lace; special corps of Swiss and palatine guards in full dress uniforms, and the Swiss guards bear Ing alott their ax-like halberds.
 At the entrance to the portico tho pope was raised in the sedia gestu- toria and was borne into tho admir- Ing audience His coming was her aided by the sounding of six silver trumpets in a specially erected bal cony overhead.
 At the first appearance of his holi- ness there was ripple of applause, but almost immediately all those present knelt and crossed themselves as a sign of obeisance. The pope was taken to tho throne. near which had been placed the silver trowel, studded with rubies, lapis lazuli, emeralds, aquamarines and other precious gems. he used In the door closing ceremony.
 Preliminary Rites
 Before proceeding with the actual ceremony the pope immersed tho silver trowel in holy water and dried it with specially blessed linen towels. Going up to the door, the pontilf took trowel and placed mortar in the crevice of the door at the bot tom. Twice more he repeated this, each time chanting in latin. After wards the pope placed in d special opening left for the purpose several medals commomorating the holy year of 925 and laid over them three rectangular stones.
 Then. amid intense silence, the pope pronounced q special benedic- ton upon the stones he had just put into place and remounted the throne. Thereupon the major penitential cardinal placed another stone at the foot of the holy door as the choir sang the solemn hymn signifying the closing of the door.
 Since only small part of the vast crowd in the basilca were permit ted to see the ceremony in the DOT tico, the pope was carried on the sedia gestatoria through the main nave of the basilica, holding q light ed candle in his left hand while with his right he waved the apos- tolic benediction to the kneeling multitudes. After chanting a spe- cial te deum in St. Peters the pope was borne away to the vatican in the same manner as he was brought | down.
 Big Bell Rooms
 The big St. Peters bell then boomed the news that holy year had come to a close. And then all the bells In Rome's 400 churches began to peal the same tidings. Prelimi- nary to the ending of holy year the pontiff yesterday in an encyclical de- cried the effects of the present sys- tenn under which governments are run by the laity and the Christians church is placed on tho same level as all other religions and required to submit to civil powers. The pontift said he hoped these evils would be remedied by solemnly recalling each year throughout the world the king dom of Christ with the hope of hay ing 1t recognized by international meetings and parliaments.
 | The encyclical added that the church, established by Christ as 8 perfect society, claimed as it's own right. which could not be renounced full liberty and independence from lay powers and that it was not de- pendent upon the arbitrary rule oi any other power.
New Britain herald., 1925-12-24
SOUP KITCHEN TO OPEN VERY SOON
Mount Carmel, Pa, KiWanls Club to Aid Hungry Miners

Mount Carmel, Pa. Dec. 2t R-- The Kiwanis club Of this place win open a soup kitchen immediately af- ter Christmas to help relieve she suffering and hunger brought about by tho suspension of the anthracite mines, The sanction of the United Mine Workers has been obtained by the club officers. Much suffering is reported by welfare workers among the families of miners.
 Mount Carmel is the second larg- est town in Northumberland county. having a population of about 20,60o. Like other towns in the same sec- ton of Pennsylvania. anthracite coal mining is practically its sole indus try While it has seen numerous strikes in years gono by. this is the first time in the history of the city that soup kitchens have been opened.
 Mucb Mount Carmel coal is sold in New Britain, Including Lehigh Valley, Philadelphia and Reading, Madeira Hill and Co, and Greenough Red Ash products.
 i Common salt Is used in the re.
New Britain herald., 1925-12-24

Common salt Is used in the re- covcry of silver from Its ores,