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Richmond planet., 1925-05-23
A $25O,0OO DRIVE
Launched by the Va..
Baptist State
Convention

we keep His commandments" John
it's The sermon was well prepared
and likewise delivered.
In the afternoon session the main
feature was carried out, which was
the delivery of the annual address
bv President T. ]. King and the
election of officers. The opening Of
the session was conducted by Rev
j. H. Burnham, Rev. l. A. ]. Ken
nedy and A Gaffney.
Attorney T.. G.. Walker was intro
duced and made a short address tell.
ing of the educational work being
done throughout Virginia. DR.. W.
F. Graham read telegram announc-
ing the death of ';he wife of DR.. j.
W. Boykin, Camden, S. c. 1t was
ordered that a telegram of sympathy
he sent from The convention.
Richmond planet., 1925-05-23
BY Charles Stewartl


NEWPORT NEWS, VA, May Is
The fifty-eighth annual session of
the Virginia Baptist State Conven,
ton held here last week with the
First Baptist Church, Rev. A. A.
Calvin, D. D., pastor has passed into
history as one Of the greatest ses
sions in the history of the organiza-
tion. and drive for quarter of a
million dollars to be raised in five
years was launched, and every dele
gate declared that it would be raised
and dedicated to Christian education.
May it be said to the credit Of the
convention that during the entire
session there was not one point Of
order raised, but all worked together
for one end. the betterment Of the
cause.
Richmond planet., 1925-05-23
Mr. A n Ragland orr a

-Mr. A. d. RagIand, our agent
al. South Boston, Va. is arranging to
extend the circulation of The Planet
there.
New Britain herald., 1925-12-15
DRAMATIC SKETCH GIVEN
 BY FIRST CHURCH PUPILS
"Brothcrhood of Christ" Presented Under Direction of Rev. and
 Mrs. Warren Blodgett.

Seventh grade boys and girls of the First Congregational church school, under the direction of Rev. and Mrs. Warren M. Bodgett, gave a dramatic sketch entitled, "The Brotherhood of Christ" last eve ming. This concluded their part as q demonstration class in the insti- tnte unler the auspices of the New Britain council of religious educa- ton which has been held on the last for Monday nights. The parts were taken by Eleanor Hine, Doro- thy Zwick, Robert Booth, Merrill Hobart, Edward Scott Allyson Herman, John Blake, Ruth Con- ner, Alice Pandolphi, Betty Weiant. Marion Larson, Helen Messenger, Lois Clark, Thelma Kitson.
 After the dramatic sketch. the teachers and parents attending the institute heard Miss Margaret Por, ter of the state normal school girc her concluding lecture on tho Psychology of Chudhood." Cool interest las been maintained Throughout the series led by Miss Porter, The discussions have been practical and have carried the mark of authority because of Miss Porter's wide experience in teach Ing and in training teachers.
 SiXty-eight persons have regis tered for the institute this year.
New Britain herald., 1925-12-15

Of finding coat floating in Connecti- cut river; thinks stream holds body of Alice NJ, Corbett, missing Smith college girl.
 ! Windsor---Mrs Minnie lille killed by automobile while waiting Tor troll Icy car,
 stamtord-Mayor Keating attacks general assembly for interference and "meddling with Stamford gov ernment."
 Walingford-Nine members of national guard fined by military court for failure to attend drill.
 Bsdgeport-Eight-year-old Myrtle Bernard killed by automobile driven by George B. Ferdinand,
 Bridgeport-B Bridgeport traffic as. sociation adops resolutions condemn ing proposal 10 put coastal steam. ShIp mes under interstate com. merce commission jurisdiction.
 Hartford-Dr, Stanley Osborne state health commissioner, sees benefit from coal shortage; says e6 degrees Instead of 70 Is proper tenn perature for rooms.
 Waterbury--Louis C. Kutzner dies of injuries, suffering collision be- tween his automobile and a trolley car.
 Norwich-John Dodge. son of well-known etcher. In critical con- ditlon as result of being knocked from his bicycle by automobile.
New Britain herald., 1925-12-15
ERECT CHURCH IN
 CARRYING OUT VOW
Pledge Made in Napole0n'S Day
 Fulfilled

Cresco, Iowa, Dec. Is Pl-A VOW given al the time Napoleon was con ducting hIs Russian campaign, even tually resulted in the erection hero Of one Of the smallest churches in Inc world.
 The mother Of John Gaertner a French explorer who was with Ma po!eon's forces at the burning of Moscow, vowed that if God would sa+sly return her son she would be"h church, The son returned but lis mother, because Of financial diff 'iculties was unable 10 carry our her plan, Her granddaughter, Mrs. Mary Anna Huber, however, took up the work, and the result was the building in 1885 Of St. Anthony's Catholic chapel.
 The church is of native lime rock. It Is Il feet wide and r feet long It has four stained-gIass windows, a tall belfry a cross. four pews. q center aisle a main altar and two side altars, It seats eight persons.
 The tiny edifice, dedicated to tho memory Of John Gaertner, was maintained by the Huber family un- til 1924 when St. Anthony's Chapel Association, formed by 65 grand children Of Mary Ann Huber, took over its care.
 Gaertner first came to this vicinity in 1848. receiving his inspiration from a priest in Cincinnati who urged him to explore the country, He came with several others and reported the country desirable. Four families from Oldenburg, Ind, followed in 1849 and they built a log church on the present site of St. Anthony's Services were held in the log church until 1858 when it was destroyed by fire.
New Britain herald., 1925-12-15
Women Prove Popular
 As Master of Hounds

Tiverton, Dec. Is tP}-Eye as mas ter of fox hunting packs has proved 8 tremendous success in England and one reason Is the fact that by her tact and charm she has been able repeatedly to pIacate surly farmers when men have failed,
 One of the best known women masters is Miss Kathleen Styles, of the West Kent fox hounds, which is enc of the fayorite packs of Prince Henry.
 At present, there are at least eleven Womon master of fox hounds. eighteen women honorary secre- taries Of clubs and about twenty women masters of harriors and bcaeles
 FoXhuntine now is on in full till throughout the country, Princess Mary and thA Duchess Of York hav- ing participated recently in several ohasos in this vicinity. Another keen
 blower of the hounds is Lady jcan Douglas Hamilton, who ire .uen'Iy hunts all day an3 then at fands theatre party or a ball in London in the evening,
New Britain herald., 1925-12-15

Sole leather stuffed with greases wears 20 per cent longer than thr same type of leather before treat nents, tests by the [. s. Bureau Of Standards show.
New Britain herald., 1925-12-15

IT,. back from a ten weeks vacation in Europe. has revealed that he left strict orders not to be consulted on business while abroad The reason: Father was here and he Is worth a dozen Of me"
 Belfast--They're recalling in Don egal how Patrick O'Donnell. who has risen from cottage to be prince of the church, suppressed poteen. The net cardinal when bishop of Donegal, gave notice that only the bishop would give absoution for buying, selling or drinking Of the beverage, That meant a trip Of 40 miles for some offenders, so poteen disappeared in five years.
 New York--As the result Of being Shanghaied Erskine Gwynne, Lon don and Paris journalist and nephew of Mrs, Cornelius Vanderbilt, Is visit ing us. Friends whom he was see ing off on the Mauretania, locked him in a cabin.
 London-Michael Arlen's play, The Green Hat" is 10 be withdrawn after a l5-weeks' run because 1t is too tragic for the Christmas season.
 New York-Protessiona football Is frowned upon by the Lords Day Alliance. In convention the organiz- ation resolved that college men should not be tempted to play on Sunday.
 Washington Put your return address on envelopes when sending Christmas cards. More than 1.500,000 cards came to the dead letter office last year at cost of $15,0Q0 to Uncle Sam.
 New York -- Vincent Astor is the latest addition to the society maga- zine writers. His article says that in boarding school his pocket money was 35 to 50 cents a week. That's from to 20 cents more than the al- Iowance John D. Rockefeller Jr., made each child of his at the age of eight.
 Sydney. Australia -- Mrs. Adela Fanihurst Walsh, daughter of Mrs Emmeine Pankhurst and wife Of Tom Walsh. is suing the government and Premier Bruce for $25,000 be- cause Walsh was held for deporta- ton under an order reacinded by the courts. Walsh, president of the Sea mems union, is suing for S100,000. | The order grew out of a seamens strike,
 Pittsburgh -- The cover of the Pitt Panther, student humorous pub. 1 iicaton, Is regarded by Chancellor Bowman of the University of Pitts hurgh as in bad taste, and so the holiday number has been suppressed. l
 New York -- In England they call ! butter and egg men pork and sausage men. The information comes from . EnCllsh chorus girls just arrived. 1
 New London-Creditors of Uncas Paper Board Co. vote for rcorgani- ration of concern.
 Stamford-Special masters refer "ndum says Germaine slocum, Jr., , F@andson of the late Commodore oaeph J. SIocum, not entitled 10 be t.i.charged as bankrupt.
 iartford-Neteran riverman tells
New Britain herald., 1925-12-15

Stamford-Special masters refer "ndum says Germaine Slocum, Jr., Frandson of the late Commodore 'oaeph J. SIocum, not entitled 10 be di@charged as bankrupt.
New Britain herald., 1925-12-15
FLASHES OF LIFE: THE GREEN HAT"
 TOO TRAGIC A SHOW FOR CHRISTMAS

New York--John D. Rockefeller, IT,. back from a ten weeks vacation in Europe. has revealed that he left strict orders not to be consulted on business while abroad The reason: Father was here and he Is worth a dozen of me-"
New Britain herald., 1925-12-15

New Administrations of Uncas Paper Board Go. vote for rcorgani- ration of concern.
New Britain herald., 1925-12-15

New York - In England they call butter and egg men pork and sausage men The information comes from ' English chorus girls just arrived.
New Britain herald., 1925-12-15

New York -- Vincent Astor is the latest addition to the society maga- zine writers, His article says that in boarding school his pocket money was 35 to 50 cents a week. That's from 5 to 20 cents more than the al- Iowanoe John D. Rockefeller Jr., made each child of his at the age of eight.
New Britain herald., 1925-12-15

IIartford-Neteran rIverman tells
New Britain herald., 1925-12-15

Pittsburgh - The cover of the Pitt Panther student humorous pub.
 licaton, Is regarded by Chancellor Bowman Of the University of Pitts hurgh as in bad taste, and so the holiday number has been suppressed.
New Britain herald., 1925-12-15
Lot No. Six

Here is the leader in all Doll Carts; extra large size with we'll shaped can- opy, trimmed with large roll; rubber tired, foot brake and drop back; will hold an extra large doll. Come early!
New Britain herald., 1925-12-15

New York--As the result Of being Shanghaied, Erskine Gwynne, Lon don and Paris journalist and nephew of Mrs, Cornelius Vanderbilt, Is visit ing us. Friends whom he was see ing off on the Mauretania, locked him in a cabin.
New Britain herald., 1925-12-15

London-Michael Arlen's play, The Green Hat" is 10 be withdrawn after l5-weeks' run because 1t is too tragic for the Christmas season.
The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1925-07-16

to authorize national shutdown OF
the mines of this country while the
government and the coal operators
and the representatives of the mine
workers discuss the question of
whether the Jacksonville agreement is
going to be carried out"
The only fighting note in his speech
was for full recognition Of the union
and no reduction in wages" This
means of course the checkoff.
Following on the heels OF this
speech made by Lewis at Scranton on
Tuesday a Scranton paper on Wed
nesday carried dispatch from its bu-
reau in Washington which indicated
that the government was optimistic
concerning the coming negotiations
On the anthracite scale and that the
administration placed great faith in
Lewis. Parts OF this dispatch are
worth quoting as they indicate how
closely American labor is being
bound to the wheels of heavy indus
try as expressed in republican party
politics:
Lewis Is the "Horse" for Government.
1T is understood here (Washing-
tom that the president had practically
rendered the post now held by Sec
rotary Davis to John L. Lewis, presi-
dent of the United Mine Workers of
America, and that the latter would
now be a member of the cabinet had
it not been for the unusual situation
developing in the industry in which
he is an influential element. Secre-
tary Hoover is declared to have taken
the position that it would be unwise
to swap horses" while the operators
and the miners were in midstream.
President Lewis is counted upon
by the administration to be a restrain
ing and compromising factor in bring
ing together the conflicting demands
Of employers and employees. To a
greater degree than perhaps any other
labor leader he enjoys the confidence
of the white house and members Of
the cabinet, and the feeling prevails
here that he will do his best to have
peace maintained in the industry.
Lewis, confidant Of Coolidge.
while administration spokesman
are extremely reticent in regards to
their view of what is a fair compro-
mise of the wage issue, it is expected
here that the policy to be pursued by
Secretaries Davis and Hoover will fol-
low the program which they urged
upon the bitumInous miners in April
of last year A tie up at an
The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1925-07-16

1t may be interesting to know that
$12,O0O,O00 per year is wrung out of
the human blood of the hard coal
miners to pay royalties to individuals
who do not know the color of the an
thracite. A higher tonnage rate is
paid to royalty beneficiaries than is
paid to the men who dig the coal!
1t costs an averagI or approximate
ly $500 per ton to produce hard coal,
according to the operators figures,
and the anthracite sells to the dear
people" for from $40 to SIS per ton.
Who gets the difference?
1t would be well for the workers to
inquire into the mining situation in
the hard coal from sources more re-
liable than the capitalists sheets if
they wish to learn the ruth.
The railroads and the anthracite
mining operators together controlling
the industry, and the press, are not
proper places from which to. expect
facts.
The miners of Pennsylvania will
repudiate any attempt to cut their
wages, and will fight for an increase
to their miserable dole that they may
better feed their starving children.
The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1925-07-16

thracite mines, Secretary Hoover is
said to believe, would defeat the pur-
pose (prosperity?) he had in mind
when he practically forced the accept
ance Of the jacksonville agreement"
Asks Blessing Of Business Men.
To complete the picture it is worth
quoting Lewis on the policy of the
union. In his book he says: 1.-The
policy of the United Mine Workers Of
America is neither new nor revolu-
tionary. II does not command the adj
miration of Missionaries or utopians.
It ought to have the support of every
thinking business man in the United
States, because It proposes to allow
natural economic laws free play In the
production and distribution of coal"
From this it can be CLEANED what
manner of man heads the largest and
most powerful organization Of labor in
America. He is the president of the
organization, leader of the republi-
can party, as such the candidate for
the present position of Davis in the
cabinet.
Lewis economic theories are those
of Alexander Hamilton a bulwark of
American capitalist reaction Lewis
however is no fool. He knows how to
talk to the mine workers many of
whom have not learnt how to see thru
his sophistry and his glib phraseol-
ogy.
General Shutdown Just Talk to
Catch Miners.
For instance when he spoke of a
general shutdown" the rank and
file of the delegates applauded loudly
Not stopping to think that Lewis is
the last man in the American labor
movement to lead a militant struggle
against the employers. On the con-
trary he is just the man who can and
will bow to the same kind of so-called
agreement he made at Jacksonville
The only militant struggles that
Lewis wants to lead are against Com
munists and Progressives.
This story started with the Tri-Dis-
trict Convention and now appears to
have been taken up with a discussion
of Lewis In order to understand the
situation in the Miners Union it is
necessary to discuss Lewis. He and
his policies typify better perhaps than
any other labor bureaucrat the lengths
to which class-collaboration in the
labor movement have developed.
Tho he only arrived on the scene
of the convention on the second day
and tho he only spoke for about an
hour on that day-it was all the con-
vention listened to, it adjourned after
The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1925-07-16

to the organization and particularly
to the fight that the rank and file is
now conducting against the attempt
to split the organization. Breslau ty.
plies the BLACKLIST elements in the
labor movement. His methods have
been a blot on the record of the In
ternational. Tie workers should not
forget his methods of terrorism
against the rank and file. He is the
tool Of the Infamous socialist sheet,
the Forward
Give Breslau the upper hand in the
International and he will Guido Sig
man in campaign of terror and ex.
pulsion against the rank and file.
There is not a spark Of progressivism
in Breslau. Hell a craft unionist to
the core. To him a union is not a
lighting organization for the members
who are exploited in the shops but a
The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1925-07-16

and what happened therein and In
connection with it may prove a guide.
After watching this convention for
four consecutive days most of which
were consumed by speeches by Lewis
of Kennedy, the thot persists-Is
American imperialist capital fastening
strangIe hold upon the trade union
movement? Is its plan to have Lewis,
as the secretary of labor in the cabi-
net of Coolidge, while Green, the
servant of Lewis is the President of
the A. F. of L.?
Lewis MoralIzes.
Lewis, in his. speech to the conven-
ton on the opening of the second
days session went over the story of
the breaking Of the Jacksonville
agreement. He. referred particularly
to the reputation of the agreement
by the Consolidation Coal Company
and the Pittsburgh Coal Company.
Speaking of the former he mentioned
John d. Rockefeller, Jr., in the fol-
lowing words: AIS
"A captain of industry in our land,
a gentleman of many fine traits of in
dividual and social character, relig-
ious. God-fearing man If you please,
namely John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Mr.
Rockefeller is large stakeholder in
the Consolidated Coal Company, and
yet. as stakeholder in that company
and welding great influence, he
joins with Colonel Watson in the
tearing up OF the contract with the
United Mine Workers of America.
What a great contrast between the
private morals and the business NOR
ais Of great American citizen
OF Mellon, he said, in part: "Mr.
Mellon is fine, outstanding citizen.
has many admirable traits and quail
ties, and without question is, perhaps,
the greatest secretary of the treasury
since the days of Alexander Hamilton.
Yet he permits his coal company, the
Pittsburgh Coal Company If you
please, to violate a contract with the
United Mine Workers of America
without, in so far as l know, any pro-
test on his part. What a remarkable
difference between the private and the
business morals. OF a great captain of
industry"
Fine Words About Shut Down.
Almost at the close of his speech
Lewis declared: Il have cited the in
stances and have named the names
OF the men responsible for this action,
1.-THE breaking of the Jacksonville
agreement) and IL this situation con-
tinues II may be necessary, later on,
The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1925-07-16

stead of gestures of war, this country
give recognition, both diplomatic and
economic. to the First Workers and
Peasants Government.
"Signed-Dan w. Stevens.
President"
The gestures Of war on the part of
the imperialist powers to the Soviet
Union, are inspiring resentment on
the part of the workers in Minnea-
polls. They are conscious OF the fact
that the first desire of capitalism, is
the destruction Of the Soviet Union,
since 1t stands as Beacon. lighting
up the path which the workers are
treading toward social and economic
and political freedom.
The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1925-07-16

business organization that must col
laborate with the bosses at the ex-
pense of the workers.
A Wolf In Sleeps Clothing
Breslau is coming to the cloakmak-
ers and the dressmakers in false gar
ments. He is a wolf disguised in
Sleeps clothing. Once he will be able
to fool the workers he will discard his
false clothing and show his teeth.
Breslau and Sigman are one against
the rank and file. The workers must
fight them both.
Cloakmakers and dressmakers and
militant members of the rank and file
Of the International Ladies Garment
Workers Union should stand Loyalty
by the expelled locals. They should
keep up the militant struggle. They
should win every shop Tor the rank
and file. 1t is their duty to get rid of
the observation-disclosures dis.
rupters of the union. They should
have nothing but contempt for the
Jewish Daily Forward and should
combat it's campaign of calumny and
abuse against the fighting members
of the International.
BY so doing, they will defeat the
attempt of the reactionaries, the For
ward and the gunner to disrupt their
organization and to throw the work
ers at the mercy of their exploiters
Their slogan should be: March For
ward to victory for stronger, better
and militant International
The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1925-07-16
MINNEAPOLIS PAINTERS DEMAND eaass
" LMPERIALIST HANDS OFF CHINA

MINNEAPOLIS Mimi IA AT regular meeting of the Painters
Union 1876 night the following resolution adopted:
living conditions
ruthless country,
WHEREAS: the these
The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1925-07-16

and greet the newly elected Soviet
1t was gay procession. composed
OF all sections OF the laboring popuEt
ton. Next TO typical clerks marched
robust workers in their sheepskin
coats and leather jackets. women
cleanGs with red handkerchiefs on
their heads. From the balcony OF the
Soviet a comrade spoke a few words
to the people gathered below several
loud cheers, the International, and
then the demonstration scattered
only ExpIoIters Are Excluded.
This is how the working class of
all Moscow votes. Only those are ex.
cluded who exploit the labor OF
others, or do socially useless work,
like priests for instance. also former
(and secretly even now enemies OF
the working class, like former czarist
officers or police officials. Since the
elections started the streets have
been filed with demonstrations Of
original way. | saw all "a Of them.
workers from various institutions who
march 70 the voting booth or demon
strats IN front OF the Moscow Soviet.
The employees OF the omnibusses.
which have been running in Moscow
only for a short time. voted In an
one after the other, on one Of the