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The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1927-08-15
At HankOw, Headquarters of Nation
alst Government.

aGst Government.
UANKOW is the capital city of Ma
"A tionalist China. 1t is the indus
trial and commercial center of China,
having the most modern industry and
developed working class of any city
except Shanghai, which is in many re-
specrs foreign city. As might be
expected, therefore, the labor move
ment here is the most highly devel-
oped.
There are 100000 trade union mem
bers in the Wuhan cities (Hankow,
Wuchang, and Hanyang) which make
up one economic center, separated
only by rivers, and which we usually
mean when we speak of Hankow.
Properly, the collective name is W.
han.
in order to have a definite idea of
the conditions of these 100000
workers, it is necessary to examine
in detail a few separate groups. For
this purpose l have chosen the tex
tile workers; as representing those
workers most thoroughly brought I'M
der the conditions of modern machine
production; and the rickshaw and cart
coolies, who are the least directly in
fluenced by modern methods in their
work. These two groups may be
taken as the two extremes of the
working class in Wuhan. Conditions
of artisans here are much the same
as elsewhere.
THE rickshaw and cart coolies are
very thoroughly organized. There
are $4,000 members of the union;
of these, 1900 are public rickshaw
pullers, the others being: Private
rickshaws, 5000; carriers, 5000; car
riages, 800; automobiles, 900; lorries,
1,700; bicycles, 400; car repairers,
700; car manufacturers, 700.
THE basic group is the public rick
shaw pullers, whose earnings set
the standard upon which other coolie
wages are set. The secretary of the
union informed me that an extensive
by the union (since the
union raised fares) has shown aver
age gross earnings by these men of
2 1000 cash (the large copper coin is
20 cash, therefore 1U0 coppers, which
were worth at that time 100 to the
Chinese dollar. Out of this, the man
must pay rent for the rickshaw, IL
cense, tax, and squeeze" for one or
two middlemen, totaling HOO cash
equals 55 coppers). He has left as
his net earnings, on the average, as
coppers, or 900 cash, which are worth
% cents Chinese silver equals 28
kopecks Russian, IA cents American,
or pence English).
Out of this he must support him.
self and family. AS result, their
living conditions are unspeakably
and vile.
THE Textile Workers Union of Wus|
: han has 37,096 members, these fig
ures being taken from the member
ship fee records, which all pass thru
one office. They are organized in II
branches; six branches represent as
many cotton spinning mills, one
branch to each mill; one branch for
The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1927-08-15
VIII.
FARTHER down the river, $50 miles,

FARTHER down the river, $50 miles,
is the city of Changshu. A smaller
city, but with about the same social
and economic conditions, only here
the right wing Kuomintang held pow
er and oppressed the trade unions.
Wages were about the same, having
been raised by strikes to an average
Of 81 per month daily rates from 10
cents to go cents per day, varied not
according to occupations put to length
of service, etc.). The specially" of
this town is the preparation of drugs,
and the Pharmacists Union has 400
members, out of a total membership
in the city of $1,000
IN Nanchang, capital of Kiangsi Pro-
vince, the reaction of Chang Kai-
shek was rampant. Trade union
leaders were in hiding, and their
headquarters were guarded by sol
diers of a cleft" army to prevent
their destruction by soldiers of the
official garrison. Wages and work
ing conditions were the worst we had
seen. The artisans were receiving 10
to Is cents per day; the hosiery in
dustry employing a large number of
women, was paying Is cents per day
without food; 40 per cent Of all work
ers were unemployed
At Kiukiang, on the Yangtsekiang,
IA we again found traces of modern
industries again. The principal
groups and their wages, were ascer-
tanned to be as follows:
Railwaymeh, 1900 employed,
maximum SIS month, average SO.
Chinese-owned factories, 300
employed, 80 cents per day.
Foreign enterprises, 1000 en-
ployed, 80 to 40 cents per day.
Artisans, 10000 employed, 10
cents to 20 cents per day.
Clerks, 5000 employed, So to $40
per month.
Coolies, number not given, Is
cents per day, without food.
Putnam patriot., 1927-10-06
TEI EPHoNE EMPLoYFs
 HALLOWEEN DAfsGE

The telephone employcs of the Put nam district are planning for q Hal lowe'en novelty dance in Odd Fellows Hall. Thursday evening October 20th Earl Sheans orchestra hag been en- gagged for the occasion. II will be open to the public.
 
 Mir. and Mrs. Daniel Dodge of Eas; Woodstock have moved Co Bradley street.
Putnam patriot., 1927-10-06
CHAS. SEDER TO BUY
 CENTRAL BLOCK

Au agreement is on file in the town clerks office for the sale of the Cen traI block property Main street. hy the William Pierson estate, Co Charles seder.
 The deal has not been consummated as yet and Mr Seder is not prepared to say what plans he has for imnfev- ing the property.
 Mr. seder is progressive citizen with an unshaken belief in the future of Putnam. Two fine new blocks on Main street are at present monuments to his aggressive business enterprise. although one. the Seder block oppo- site the Congregational church, has passed from his possession. In jew of the past the citizens of Putnam may well believe that Mir. Seder wlll still further improve the business sec ton of this city and the eity IS be- holden to him for the great changes he has already wrought to the bene- fit of Putnam.
Putnam patriot., 1927-10-06
CHURCH WEDDING FOR
 MISS RUTH D. BARTLETT

Following the ceremony there w.lf be small reception fer relatives and q few close friends at the home If the brides mother on Main street.
 During the evening the bridal couple will leave bY motor fur a trip south For her gnlng-away gown the bride will wear an ensemble of brown.
 Miss Bartlett was born in Putnam and has always lived here. She is a graduate of the Putnam High school and attended St Margaret,S School. Waterbury. She studied music at the Boton Conservatory Of Music. and is d talented musician She. with her older sister, Miss Dorcas Bartlett. have sue eessfully filled engagements on the swarthmore Ghautauqua circuit and on the keith-Alhee vaudeville circuit.
 Mr Nelson is also a graduate of the Putnam High school He was born in Pomfret. Since his graduation from the high school he has been employed in the First National and the Citizens National Banks becoming a teller of the Citizens National Bank at its open ing.
 Following their wedding trip the couple will reside in Putnam.
Putnam patriot., 1927-10-06
MAYOR CHAPDELAINE
 Is NOT A CANDIDATE
City's Chief Executive Emphat- ieally States He Will Not
 Serve Again.

Mayor Victor Ghapdelaine not only does not choose to be q candidate te succeed himself for the next two years. but states in emphatic and unmlstak- able terms that he will not be q can didate.
 When asked if he would consent to run again. Mayor Chapdelaine said he would not. under any circumstances. accept another nomination. He said that he did not wish la nun two years ago, but was prevailed upon to do so. but this year he will not consent under any circumstances
 Mr. Chapdelaine has served the city as mayor for two years. fe the satis- faction of the citizens and taxpayers and could undoubtedly have the nom nation of his party, and in all prob ability of the opposition party, as he did two years ago, if he so desired But as he does not choose to be can didate and will not be n candidate for the office. the party will have to luok elsewhere.
 Mayor Ghapdelaise. upon entering upon the duties of chief executive of he city. made fl known that he in tended to give the city IS economical m administration as possible consist ent with good business principles This he has done, ever mindful of the tax. payers money He will retire with the respect and confidence of all eiti zens ef Putnam,
 The only name yet heard as q pos sjbie successor Co Mayor Chapdelalne k that af Alderman-at-large Charles A. Richard. Who has served several terms and. as chairman of the high way committee. has given the city a valued service Mr Richard has not as yet made known whether or not he will be n candidate for the office The eaueuses will be held next month, the ely election the first Monday in De eomher.
Putnam patriot., 1927-10-06
WATER COMMITTEE PLAYS WATER BOARD
Charges Press and a Citizen Have Got Public Worked
 Up"
Higher Water Rate No Lower In
 sursnee Rate
ontributdD

When the commissioners of the Putnam Water Department and Hen ry 4. Symonds. engineer, appeared before the city council and asked for an appropriation of Sl50. .500.00 for storage reservoir. etc, the mayor and common council. knowing the financial condition of the city, appointed com mittee to try and find some more economical way of supplying the city with water storage for fire and do- nestle use.
 This committee has funetioued along those lines. and our recommendations have saved the city almost sixty thou sand dollars the difference between what the commissioners first asked for and what they ask for now. For this saving alone this committee should receive due consideration.
 You ail know that the commission CTS resigned and that the council re- fused to accept their resienations. for which f has been criticized by many good citizens.
 From the minute this committee started te investigate the water de partment and the plans and recon mendatiaus of Henry \, Symends the board of water commissioners have tried ta discredit them in every way possible. With the aid of their spon- sor and the local press. they have got the public worked up to q point where they are will.ne sa Land over the Put nam Water Department and the Sl35,- 900 bond issue lock, stock and barrel
 tContinued on Page EighD
Putnam patriot., 1927-10-06
MISS GOODRIDGE
 WEDS SATURDAY
Marriage to Thomas Hunt Bar. Der At Christ Church, Pom
 fret, At Noon
Many Out of Town Guests Coming
 For Ceremony

One of the prettiest weddings of the autumn season will be Chat of Miss Ethel Geuverneur Goodridge, daughter If pr and Mrs. Frederick Grosvenor Goodridge of Mashamequet Meadows, Abingdon. and Thomas Hunt Barber If Southampton. l.. |. which will take place at Christ Church. Pomfrot. at noon on Saturday Tho ceremony will be performed by the Right Rev Julian Atwood. former Bishop of the diocese of Arizona. and the Rev. T. II Bigo low. rector If Christ Church Miss Goodridge will be given in marriage by her father
 Miss Goodridge will have single attendant in her sister. Miss IIeler llelin Geodridee. as maid of honor Mr Roger r. Hooper of Boston. broth er-in-law of Mr Barber. will be best man. The ushers will be the Messrs Frederick Goodridge. brother of the bride; Roland Redmond. Archibald Roosevelt. Philip Roosevelt Chester Burden. Charles Brown. John kear and Fairman Dick of New York. and Goplev Amory of Boston.
 The HIohengrins wedding chorus
 (Continued on Page Eightl
Putnam patriot., 1927-10-06
Younger Daughter of Mrs. w. J. Bartlett Becomes Bride
 This Evening
Large Gathering of Relatives And Friends To Witness Ceremony

The Second Congregational church. Main street, will be the scene of a fashionable, noteworthy. and elaborate wedding at six o'clock this evening There will be q large gathering of rel atlves and friends. as many invitations have been issued for the marriage of Miss Ruth Delyle Bartlett. Younger daughter of Mrs Dorothy Jones Bart lett, of Putnam. To Iver Samuel Nel- son. son of Mrs John Nelson of Pom fret The marrigae ceremony will be performed by the pastor of the church. Rev James r. English, and the double ring service will be used
 The interior of the church has been handsomely decorated for the occasion with an elaborate use of autumn leaves. hemlock. and yellow chrysan- themums.
 Frederick Very of Providence will play the wedding march from Lohen- grin. The bridal party will move down the center aisle of the church in the following order: Masters William and Thomas Jones, Jr., assistants to fhe ushers; the ushers, E. Leslie Beebe, L. Allen Averll. Lawrence Backus. James E. Murray. Gilbert Gustafson. and Keyren H Cotter: bridesmaids, Miss Alta Reinhold and Miss Mae Reinhold of Lancaster. Pa. maid of honor. Miss Dorcas Bartlett. sister of the bride; the bride.
 The Bridal Party
 The bridal party will he met at the sanctuary by Rev Mir English. the bridegroom. and best man. Rudolph Nelson. the bridegroom brother The bride will bo given in marriage by her mother.
 The brides gown will be of white Mlle and duchess lace with bridal eeil of tulle and lace. which will fall from a cap of lace trimmed with or aupe blossoms. She will carry large t11 net of lilies If the valley.
 The bridesmaids will wear nile green and gold and carry yellow ehry anihemums
 The maid of honor will wear yellow alld gold and carry bronze chrysanthe- nuns,
 Mrs Bartlett will be dressed in gray,
Putnam patriot., 1927-10-06
Miss Clara D. Larned
 Marries In Tennessee

Word has been received of the marriage. in Bristol. Tenn. of Miss Clara n. Lamed formerly of Putnam and Carl r eelella. The newly mar ried couple will he at home in Knox. vile, Tennessee after November first
 Miss Larned lived nearly all of her life in Pomfret and Putnam and is a graduate of Notre Dame Academy. q former school for young ladies in St. Mary's parish. She was active in working for woman suffrage and, af- ter women got the ballot, she be- came n leader of the woman's party in Putnam. She also served for some years as probation officer of the city court. She is widely known to the people of eastern Windham county.
Putnam patriot., 1927-10-06
APPRECIATION

Felix Wendelsehacfer. manager of the Providence Opera House who has q summer home in Quadic, had the toll operators of the local telephone ex- change as his guests Monday and Tuesday evenings at the Providence theatre. attending "Vagabond King. They occupied box seats. MT. Wendell, sehaefer is a subscriber at the local exchange. and in this way showed hls appreciation for goed telephone service rendered.
 The toll operators attending were Misses Ernestine sherman, Mary Smith. Edna Taylor, Martha Torrey Mrs. Howard Steere. Misses Ruth Shaw. Alice Joy. Helen Smith, Rose McGarry, Anna Kane, Phoebe Frank lin, Jessie Macdonald, May O'Brien
Putnam patriot., 1927-10-06
SPECIAL COMMITTEE OF COUNCIL FIGHTS
 TO KEEP CONTROL OF WATER PROJECT
Insist That All Contracts Be Signed By Mayor. Ratified
 By Council
Vote To Appoint Their Own lnspee,-

The water commissioners were se- verely scored at the meeting of the common council. Tuesday evening Al- dermea Richard. Rogers. Ames and Dubois. members of the special water committee, acknowledged that they only voted to allow the citizens an ops pertunity to express their views on the water question heeaaE Ee i, K the will of the people tu lo so. Ii was intimated during the lengthy discus- sion that m the opinion of some of the members Putnam has heen turn ed completely over to Engineer Sy- monds aui the word "Symonized" vas twice used.
 Tho eoaneh by q vote of spe- eial vatar committee members seek to keep control C building the improve ments to the water works by the en- actmCat of a resolution that any con trget made by the commissioners must be signed by the mayor and rati- i fed by the common council
 | was charged hy Alderman Rog- CTS that the city engineer has been ignored. and will continue to be ignor- Led. by the water commissioners. It was charged by Aldermen Richard and ! Dubois that the specifications in the h. pds Of the water commissioners are SO badly drawn that no contractor can bid on them. Alderman Richard gald that the city of Putnam is getting the rawest deal any city ever goi and l Alderman Rogers put himself nn rec ord as being opposed to any insReet- of being hired Co supervise tha work that is not selected by the council. i Alderman Rneers also charged that 1 the water commissioners are trying to usurp the powers Of the council. None of the commissioner were pre- acnt tn iisten to the criticism hy the members of the water committee. Two Members Absent
 The meeting was called to order with all present except Alderman Ryan and Carroll The police report was read showing seventeen arrests, fines and costs collected amounting to S2f2t4. twenty-seven tramps lodged and two store doors found open and secured.
 After requests for building permits has been acted upon a petition sign ed by over sixty voters, requesting the calling of special city meeting, for the purpose of seeing whether or not the citizens would vote to have the section of the water works improve ment on the west side of the Little
 (Continued on Page Five)
Putnam patriot., 1927-10-06
MRS. JONES GIVES DINNER
 FOR THE WEDDING PARTY

The Bartlett Nelson wedding party was entertained at dinner at the home of Mr. and Mrs l.. Thomas Jones. Main street. Wednesday eve ming. Following the dinner the party went to the Congregational church for rehearsal.
Putnam patriot., 1927-10-06
w. J. BARTLETT STORE
 S. S. PIERCE LOCAL DISTRIBUTORS

Legs of Eamb. cook up as nice as Spring Lamb. Sperry X Barnes Sugar-cured Bacon; Lean Lamb for Slowing: Shoulders, strictly fresh Hams. small, lean and tender FRESH Beef Liver Our beef is eorn-fed. selected and inspected. Fresh Pork Roasts Thiuly sliced Dried Beef. Hamburg Steak. best quality only.
Putnam patriot., 1927-10-06
SHOWER FOR MISS ADAMS

A miscellaneous shower was given by Mrs Edward (. Fisher. Prospect street, Oak Hill. Friday evening. for Miss Alice A. Adams. whose wedding occurred Monday in Mansfield. Mass. Many of Miss Adams friends were present and greeted her under beau tiful parasol of pink and yellow, from which each gaily colored streamer led to a hidden place about the house where she found some very beautiful gifts. showing the appreciation and high esteem in which Miss Adams is held by her many friends
 Mrs. Fisher served very dainty lunch and the favors were novel and pleasing
Putnam patriot., 1927-10-06

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Putnam patriot., 1927-10-06
BUSINESS HOUSES
 CLOSE FOR FUNERAL
William A. St. onge, Widely Known Business Man, Died
 Saturday Morning
Had Lived His Whole Life in This
 City

Stores were closed and ali business in this citv was suspended Tuesday morning from nine 0 ten o'clock out If respect for and during the funeral of William \ St 0uee. who died at his home on Chapel street at nine o'clock Saturday morning. following lingering illness.
 The solemn high mass of requiem was sung by the pastors. Rev E. Q. Bellerose. with F'r. Mathieu of North Grosvennrdale as deacon and Fr Routhier of Putnam sub deacon Fol. lowing the mass bural was in St. Mary's cemetery.
 The death of MT. St. Onre was not unexpected He had been in poor health for several years and for the past year or more had been gradually failing He spent weeks in Worcester hospitals but little encouragement was gwen as he was ali iicted with u heart trouble that was incurable
 Although suffering from this di- seasc and knowing that he could nev- CT nope Co i've to old age he was nevertheless cheerful and went for ward heroieaily taking life as it came 10 him and not berating his misfor tune in not enjoying normal health He always had cheery word fer his friends and never by word or action inflicted his troubles upon others.
 Had Bright Prospects
 Had Mir. St. Onge's health permitted he would have gone far in local bust ness affairs. He was farsighted was q man of good Jua= nent. and was un. afraid to assume responsibilities out side ef his mcrchan business
 Some years ago Mr. St. Onge be=
Putnam patriot., 1927-10-06

ARE AGENTS FOR THE BATTLE CREEK HEALTH FOODS direct shipment from Battle Creek Mhgan will arrive You especially invited for healh sake to We wl talk with the latest ideas in foods and feodVal Come
Putnam patriot., 1927-10-06

VEGETABLES: Sugar P nips. large white heads Cauliilow
Putnam patriot., 1927-10-06

George Wilfred Gay of Walnut, street entertained seven little boys and girls in honor of his seventh birthday The dining room was pret- tily decorated with blue and yellow.
Evening star., 1927-12-07
Neat, Trim Home
Frocks, S2.98

Made Of colorfast novelty prints
and ginghams in a wide range
of new styles. Fresh and new,
carefully made and generously
cut, they're just the thing If
you are in search of a practical
gift.
Home Frocks-Third Floor
Evening star., 1927-12-07
Rhinestone Shoe
Buckles, $3.50

Sparkling, beautiful buckles in
the most fashionable shapes and
sizes-they'll make the most de-
lightful Christmas gifts. Others
81 to SIS. You'll find the most
fascinating assortment here!
Boxed for gifts, of course.
Daylight Shoe Shop
Gec0nd EIooY
Evening star., 1927-12-07
Philippine Nightgowns
$3.50 and S2.98

are made of fine nainsook; hum
dreds of styles, all beautifully hand
embroidered. In white only. All
scalloped and ribbon run.
Evening star., 1927-12-07
Children's Bags, 81

Colorful pouch styles and vanity
box styles-in bright hued
shades certain to please any
little Miss. Others up to $1.95.
Hdndbdos-Mdin Floor
Evening star., 1927-12-07
Boudoir Clocks
S1.25

Several designs in 1day clocks
American movement-in pref
ty colored leatherette frames.
SiIrefmdre-Mdin Floor
Evening star., 1927-12-07
Mesh Bags, sos

Whiting Davis Bags-in stun.
ming color combinations-many
fringed-exquisite for gifts.
Others up to $1,000.
JeUelru-Mdin Floor
Evening star., 1927-12-07
Dutch Silver Gifts

Handsome cigarette boxes-salt
and pepper shakers-vases and
bonbon dishes.
Sileertcdre-Mdin Floor
Evening star., 1927-12-07
Coolie Goats
$40

as illustrated. Youthful
models of pussy willow
radium, beautifully hand
painted in glowing col
ors.
PA
Evening star., 1927-12-07
More Tailored
Negligees, $8.98

of Bettina cloth, Sunray
or brocaded rayon; spark
ling, lovely fabrics, in be-
witching colors, some with
landings of contrasting
rayon.
Evening star., 1927-12-07

Normally ooc and 1I
Wanted low neck, fine weave
cotton suits. with built-up
shoulders, sleeveless, KIN e e
length-of exceptionally good
fit. Sizes 6 to A.
PALAIS ROYAL-KnittCedr
Main Floor
Evening star., 1927-12-07

the style illustrated includes bloom
er and bandeau, but we have others
with step-in and bandeau. Of crepe
de chine, daintily lace trimmed and
in exquisite colors.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-06-22
Miscellaneous Wanted

HOUSE cleaning? Your surplus clothing.
furniture, magazines, papers will help
us to help others. Salvation Army Indus
trial Home. Phone for wagon. Riley 1922.
1877 w. Georgia.
FIVE-six-foot glass floor show case; must
be cheap. Rilev 2l86
WANTED-AUTO CAMPING OUTFIT. 1888
S. PERSHING. w. F. WALLACE.
CASH for old gold, silver, dental bridges
and diamonds. Sill Illinois Bldg.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-06-22
PICK Market MASTER
William Cook Appointed to
Succeed Garrett.

William T. Cook, So, of 500 Col
\ lege Ave, city market Shareholder,
has been named city marketmaster,
Feeding Earl Garrett, who re-
signed, following filing Of bribery
charges in Criminal Court.
CARROTS resignation, accepted by
the board of safety last Friday, was
made public Tuesday by o. D. Has
kett, board president, after miscon-
duct.
Haskett's announcement was the
first indication of the special secret
meeting.
I Cook has been chairman of the
Shareholders Association for four
years. He told Safety Board Mem
Der John A. George that he voted
for the man." although he was
listed as a Republican in the last
election
Haskell instructed Cook to OPP
crate the market in clean, hon
est and wholesome manner" The
post pays $4,000 annually. Cook
was ordered to give up his stand.