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The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1927-06-10

army. A representative of the Kali
Ian Miners Union told me that they
thought it was done on purpose to
help Chang Tso-lin.
Flour aIiHs.
/ visited some Chinese flour mills
at Hankow. They work day and
night in two shifts, employing 16
hands in each shift. 1t is chiefly
skilled work, tending machinery; and,
according to information given by the
Managing Director, their pay is from
60 cents to 81 per day.
No provision is made for sickness
or injury.
Railway Workers.
Whenever possible, l made en-
quiries of railway workers regarding
their conditions.
In Tientsin, railway workers get
from so cents and drivers as much as
81 Mex per day.
There is a Railway Union on the
Kin-Han (Peking- Hankow) line, with
headquarters at Changsintien. In
1923 WI Pei-F1u had number of the
strikers shot and their leaders ar
rested and executed. Despite these
measures the organization has con-
tinued in secret. 1t is not Bolshevi1
organization, in fact it is anti-Red.
kilograms have been received in
England from the Railway Workers
Federation" in Peking. was unable
to discover that this was an organi-
zation of any substance. I was told
that it existed chiefly for the purpose
of sending cables to Labor bodies in
foreign countries.
Travelling from Marking to Shang-
hal, l had talk with an engine
driver. Engine drivers on the HUI
Ming (Shanghai-Nanking) Railway
receive from 81 to $3.50 per day, fire
men 81 per day. They work an eight
hour day and get three days holiday
per month. The company has its own
hospital and employees who have to
go to hospital get free attendance on
full wages. If permanently invalided,
some light work is found for them
with suitable pay. Engine cleaners
get 80 cents per day.
The conditions are better than in
other industries, which, perhaps, ac-
counts for the fact that the railway
workers on this line have no organ
ization.
Skilled Workers.
Skilled workers in Picking, that Is,
carpenters, masons and sawyers, who
are organized in guilds, get about go
cents to 10 cents per day, the coolies
who work with them about 35 cents
per day. This is a combined money
thought that many of the coolies
wage and food allowance. u is
must provide their own food and eco
nomise by spending less than their
food allowance on food Otherwise
it is difficult to see how they exist
on their money wage, $4h Cos. per
month"; if they are employed.
The Picking working mans budget
has been worked out as follows:---
The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1927-06-10

This is, of course, in the North.
In the Centre and South, in Shanghai,
Hankow and Canton, the budget
would be quite different, rice form
ing the main article Of diet, mixed
with a minute portion of salt fish
or pork.
The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1927-06-10

sacco and vanzetti Shall Not Die!
New Britain herald., 1927-05-05

found in apples. Tho motion is produced by the worm striking its head against the shell of the seed.
 Q. Who were the mistresses of the White House during the terms of Zachery Taylor and Andrew Johnson?
 A. The younger daughter of Mrs. Taylor, Elizabeth (Bctty) wife of Major W. w. s. Bliss was the mis- rress during Taylor's administration. Martha. daughter of President and Mrs. Johnson was mistress in place of her invalid mother.
 Who played the part of the Ser geant in the movie Tell it to the Marines"?
 A. Lon Clancy.
 0. Who was responsible for the burning of Lawrence, Kansas dur ing the Civil war?
 A. Quantrell and band of guerillas. who burned the city August q. 1863 and massacred about 1c5 persons.
 Q. Who were the first and second wives Of Napoleon Bonaparte and what became of the child born to the second wife?
 A. The first wife was the young Creole widow. Josephine de Beau harnais and the second wife was Maria Louisa. daughter of Emperor Francis I of Austria. Napoleon Francois Charles Joseph Bonaparte, Duke of Reichstadt, the only child of Napolton and Empress Maria Louisa. died at the age Of 21 from overindulgence in violent exercise.
 o. How often are the drawings in Italian lotteries?
 A. Usually monthly; but in some cities, weekly.
 O. Did the people of the District Of Columbia ever have the right of suffrage?
 A. Suffrage in the District was abolished in 1874 by Congress. The reasons were varied but they grew out of conditions prior to 1874 when the governor practically de- ned congress by increasing debt and taxation and building municipal im- provements. It was held that as the constitution gave congress lex elusive Jurisdiction" over the Dis- trict of Columbia, and as the terri torial form of government had. in the Judgment of congress. proved . failure. the whole control of the District should be taken over bv congress alone. The abolition of the territorial form was also made the occasion for abolishins all suf- frage in the District.
 2. What time Of day was the World War armistice signed?
 A. At a. m. Paris time, which IS midnight Washington time, No vember II. 1918.
New Britain herald., 1927-05-05
DRUNKENNESS

The Women's Christian Temper ance Union of New England has taken what it doubtless regards as 6 step forward by eliminating the word ''drunkenness'' from its vocabulary, substituting therefore suffering from alcoholic poison ing"
 This is a free country and any one can make himself at home with the terms applying to drunkenness. We doubt whether the long -winded phrase adopted by the w. c. T. L.. will gain wide currency. not because it may not be a correct reflection of what actually happens when a man becomes drunk, but because in this swift age few will permit four words to do the work of one. An automobile driver Suffering from alcoholic poisoning" may be an entirely correct diagnosis, but we imagine the police will continue to refer to this obnoxious type of high way nuisance as drunken" driver: and as for the headline writers they cant swallow these long ] phrases at all.
New Britain herald., 1927-05-05
YOUTH IN LOVE

One 15-year- old boy in Newark kills himself when his Hove" for a 13-year-old damsel is thwarted by wise parents. Another youth in New York, after being duly married to the girl Of his choice, is told he has married his sister.
 Yes, truth is stranger than fiction. The law has nothing to unravel in the one case, but in the other Solo mon in all his wisdom could do no other than to nullify the marriage. Brother and sister, however, tell the world they will remain deeply in love regardless of what the law does about 1t.
 What is this thing called love. anyway? Ask another. even if you cannot answer the foregoing.
New Britain herald., 1927-05-05
AN EVIL OMEN

They had a municipal election in Baltimore the other day, and de- spite the fact that Governor Ritchie, Democrat, has been elected gov ernor of the state four times, with huge majorities, a Republican was elected mayor of the city.
 The reason he was elected. it ap- pears, was because his Democratic opponent was Catholic. Taking ad- vantage of the prejudice that has been whipped up by politicians who may as well be working for and in behalf Of the ku klux Kan for all the evil they do, certain Republi- can managers stand charged with subtly injecting the religious issue into the campaign. The result: Not only the Catholic Democratic mayor alty candidate. but other Catholics running for the Council were de- seated.
 At the tmc when Governor smith of New Sork so offectually dspos- cd Of religious prejudice so far as the presidential candidacy is con- cerncd, it is disconcortins to find
 political battle in one Of our largest cities decided solely upon the so-
 called religious principle.
 Republican managers who bring
 forth this issue are doing a repre- l honsible thing. It is un- American as
 anything can be. No one attacked
 the Democratic mayoralty candidate l upon the score he would not be an
 efficient mayor: there was, in fact, i nothing 10 say against him except that he was a Catholic. Under the | constitution Catholic has just as
 much right 10 hold office as a Protestant. According to how the Republicans are Interpreting the constitution, the mere fact that q candidate is q Catholic is Of more i irnportanc" than other Qualifica- tions for office.
 Taken 10 it's logical conclusion. in
 such sections where the majority of | people belong 10 any one. church a candidate belonging 10 any other church has no right 10 hold office under the local interpretation Of the
 constitution, For instance. in a
New Britain herald., 1927-05-05

Ericsson.
 The annual dramatic performance of the Young Mems T. A. & B. so- ciety will be given at the Russwin Lyceum tomorrow afternoon and evening. when the drama Fate" will be produced by a competent cast. The piece has been thoroughly re- hearsed under the best instructors obtainable. Prices 25c. 35c and 50 cents.
 Through trolley service from Plainville to Meriden was inaug- urated this morning and met with previously mentioned in the Herald is especially popular.
 The Tabs baseball team has been organized for the season. William McNamara has been elected captain and Maurice Quirk manager. A dance has been arranged to help equip the team.
 A committee consisting of Alder man Wiegand and Councilmen Mercy and Cashmere waited upon the board of selectmen last night and, as representatives of the mayor. told how much in demand the con- solidation of town and city was. Tho selectmen said they had heard of no such clamor. The headmen Of the village are suspicious of new filngled devices, so 1t is no wonder, that the embassy folded their cloaks about them and withdrew.
New Britain herald., 1927-05-05
A BIG EVENT IN PLAINVHLE

Plainville is entitled to the con- sratulations of all we'll wishers in connection with the formal opening exercises of its new high school building tonight. Nothing so indi- cates progress of a substantial sort as the construction of new school buildings; nothing indicates so clearly that the well-being of the future generation is a prime con- sideration in town than the rear ing of large and adequate buildings for their instruction. Plainvile is Justified in bulging with pride today
 The list of public officials who will be present at the dedication re- fleets the abounding interest taken in such evidences of progress by men high in the walks of life. Gov crnor Trumbull being a resident of the town. naturally would want to be present; former Governor Mar GUS H. Holcomb, living in nearby Southington. likewise will be pres ent. Franklin F. Pierce, state super intendent of high schools, always pleased at additions to the string of splendid high school buildings grac- ing Connecticut, will be the princi- pal speaker. Other officials from near and far will be present, and spect.
 The Herald is glad to join in the felicitations.
New Britain herald., 1927-05-05

under such circumstances, do so with telling effect. In some states wife -beaters are given a taste of their own medicine: and there are many in this city who would not have felt disposed to argue about it if the father in this case had been soundly trounced with the rub bor hose he so thoughtlessly used on the back of his boy.
 The youngster did wise act when he found his way to the po- lice station. There he found sym pathy and men-and woman eager to see that justice was done. It took just one day to change the outlook in life for this lad; instead of returning to a home where beat ings seem to have been the estab- lishcd custom. coming with the regularity of meals, so-called, he will be taken care of in a human tartan manner while the father is put in place where repentance can be taken at leisure.
 It was the second instance of the kind that figured in the press of the state the past week. The au- thorities are keenly alive to prevent heartless and thoughtless, parents, as the law specifically demands Harsh treatment for harsh parents is just punishment.
New Britain herald., 1927-05-05
Observation On The Weather

Washington. May 5.-Forecast for Southern New England: Mostly cloudy with slowly rising tcmpera- ture tonight and Friday. Probably showers Friday. Moderate to fresh winds, mostly east and southeast.
 Forecast for Eastern New York: Mostly cloudy tonight and Friday; probably showers Friday in ex- treme north portion; somewhat warmer in southeast portion tonight: cooler in west portion Friday; mod crate shifting winds.
 Conditions: Disturbances are central this morning over Utah, On tario and Rhode Island. They have caused unsettled showery weather during the last oi hours in the Lake region and along the Atlantic coast from Maine to North Carolina. Scattered showers were also report ed from some Of the western dis tricts. The temperature is below normal in the northern districts. Freezing temperatures were report cd from Montana. The Mississippi river shows slight fall this morn- ing at Memphis. Tennessee and Nicksburg, Mississippi but no change has occurred at New Orleans.
 Conditions favor for this vicinity fair weather with slightly higher temperature.
New Britain herald., 1927-05-05
OUR GRADE CROSSING ELIMINATION

It appears entirely likely that an- other grade crossing will be elimi- hated in New Britain in the easiest possible manner. That at East and Allen streets will be eliminated by simply closing the crossing. If present plans prevail Then, when autoists want to cross the track, a short detour will be necessary.
 It Is not the first time such a handy method has been adopted Old-timcrs can remember when Burritt and South Burritt streets were connected by a crossing which extended across the right of way Of the New Haven railroad, but it vas eliminated. and for many years it has been necessary to make a dctour,
 This style of elimination helps the railroad more than it helps the city.
New Britain herald., 1927-05-05
25 Fears Ago Today

At the water board meeting last evening s. H. Stearns was reelected chairman and w. H. Caldwell clerk. It was decided to have the corpora- ton counsel draw up a resolution asking for the condemnation of land along the new sewer system. Mir. Caldwell said that it will be de- termined whether the sewers in the streets at present are best fitted for storm or regular sewage and in each case separate sewer to accommo- date the other type will be laid.
 Twelve men in the japanning and enamelling rooms at Hart & Cooley's went on strike this morning when a foreman was fired.
 Shorty. the game little race horse which has carried New Britain colors to so many victories, is to be sold. Mr. Bennett is loath to part with him but has not the time to devote to the track.
 The Skandia Land Improvement Co. has been organized in this city and incorporated with a capital stock of s2o,000. The incorporators are Carl Ebbeson. Albert G. Andcr- son. Aaron Danielson and Charles A.
New Britain herald., 1927-05-05

You can get an answ ' to any question of fact or information by writing to the Question Editor. New Britain Herald. Washington BureaL. 1922 New York avenue. Washington, D. C.. enclosing two cents .n stamps for reply. Medical. legal and marital advice cannot be given, nor can extended research be undertaken. All other questions will receive a personal reply. Un- signed requests cannot be answered. All letters are confldential.-Editor
 c. Why was Samuel Houston de- posed as governor of Texas?
 A. He opposed secession in Texas in 1861 and refused to take an oath of allegiance to the Confederate states, for which on March IS. 1861, he was declared deposed as gover. nor.
 c. Where is the Suwanee river: What does the name mean?
 A. The river is located in Florida. The name is said to be derived from an Indian word meaning "echo'.
 Q. Who are the governors of Alaska, Hawaii, the Philippines and Porto Rico?
 A. George Alexander Parks is governor of Alaska: w. R. Earring ton, governor of Hawaii; General Leonard Wood. governor of the Philippines and H. M. Towner, gov ernor of Porto Rico.
 Q. Does the Bible tell the exact number of Wise Men who presented gifts to the infant Jesus'
 A. The Bible account does not state how many wise men were in the party that arrived at Bethlehem at the time Christ was born. Ira dition has called them the three wise men. perhaps from the. fact that three gifts are mentioned. "gold, frankincense and myrrh." Ira dition has also named them Kasper, Melchior and Balthasar.
 Q. Do all states have compulsory education laws?
 A. They all have compulsory laws. and while not identical. in general they provide that children between the ages of or to II or IS must attend school for the full term each year or until they have completed at least the elemen- tary grades. In two states the minimal attendance required an- nually is as low as so school days: in one it is 100 days: in another 120 days, but for the most part attend ance during the entire term Is re- quircd.
 o. When two men marry sisters do they become related to each other by marriage?
 A. There is no blood relationship but by courtesy they are called brothers in-law.
 c. What photoplpays hold the long time record for runs in New York?
 A. The Big Parade. The Ten Commandments and The Covered Wagon.
 c. What furnishes the motive power of the Mexican jumping bean?
 A. Tho jumping is due 10 either ! one or two species of larvae or worms similar to the codling moth
New Britain herald., 1927-05-05
SENATOR HALL WILL MAKE
 GOOD, AS USUAL

What a surprise it was to discov- CT that Senator Edward r. Hall, financial wizard of New Britain, was the man picked by Governor Trumbull to be head of the new state finance and control commits sion. This honor is not one for the state senator alone, but is ono in which New Britain will share. Gov ernor Trumbull could not have made a wiser choice. The fact that the appointment came close upon the heels of the passing of the bill creating the board by the lower house of the legisltaure-the senate having passed the bill the day be- fore-proves that the governor had State Senator Hall in mind for the post all along. It also proves that the governor has been thinking of actual financial ability for the head Of the new board and has permit ted no politics to enter into the deliberations. The state senator may be safe and secure within the folds of the Republican party. but he is safe and sane in matters of finance first. He can be said, in fact, to be the keystone arch of the financial fabric Of the state, az chairman of the appropriations committee dur ing the present session of the Leg islature showing as careful and as prudent a supervision over mone- tary matters as he has shown as head of the board of finance and taxation in this city.
 Ii it had been known from the first that the governor had State Senator Hall in view for the position Of financial dictator of the state there unquestionably would have been less of a tendency to be criti- cal of the proposal in some sec tions of the state. The fact that Mir. Hall radiates confidence wherever finances are concerned is a fact widely known. In truth. the eXpecta- ton that a man of less acumen would be given the position for political considerations actuated some of the criticisms. It looked for a time as if, instead of continuing the financial hegemony which has been fairly successful, the new scheme would plunge the states finances into a different channel operated by different men, persons who would manage the board along political lines rather than financial. As it turns out. the state senator, who has been doing his best to keep the states finances in apple pie order, will continue on the job. with . salary of 5000 year as a stimu- Jus to show results.
 We have confidence in Senator Hall: always did have. That he will shine resplendently in his new post is certain.
New Britain herald., 1927-05-05
THE BRADY'S CAR
 (1n Six Chapters) By Lawrence B. Vidmers

Well" said Mir. Brady, gleefully. We've saved enough to get that Ford.'
 "Oh, have we." his wife replied. Well, I've been thinking. If we save another two hundred and four dollars we can get a Whiffolet."
 II.
 "Myrtle." Mir. Brady shouted. I've can get that Nhiffolet now."
 "Listen. Three hundred and twenty more and we can buy @ Buzz Six!"
 eve have just enough now to buy that Buzz"
 Tn another three months, dear, we'll have enough saved to get a Quick. Just think, John! a Duick!"
 ".
 "1've been thinking" unused Mrs Brady. We have another saved now for a Quick, but if we wait until next year We can get Cadill. pac."
 "Oh, boy! A Cadillpac! Let's wait.'
 V. "Of course We can buy Cadill. pac now. but We might as we'll have the best. If we work hard and save for another two years we might bt able to buy Cholls-Choice! Just thing of it! A Cholls-Choice" VI. "It's taken us six years. Myrtle but at last We can buy the most expensive car on the market-s custom built, Cholls-Choice sport! sedanster." "All right, dear. We'll buy { Ford and put the rest in the bank!'
New Britain herald., 1927-05-05

this A rather dumb girl is Liz Blair: When she saw an old Indian sQuaw, A papoose on her back
 In . loose kind of, sack She said. Look! She carries a
 spare!"
 Dear Mir. Judell: Our new Maid. Miss Duval. is the dumbest girl I've EVER seen. Write limerick that will jog her up little.
 Mrs. T. V. Keller Dear Mrs. Keller: Paste this on There was a young maid named
 Miss Duval Whose brains sadly needed removal; When her mistress in mild
 Voice said, Please change the
 child,"> ... She said, ''so it's here on approval?" Copyright. 1927, Reproduction
 Forbidden)
New Britain herald., 1927-05-05

Baptist section a Methodist would be barred from office; in Methodist section a Baptist would be barred: in a Lutheran section a Presby- terian would be barred: in a Con- gregational section Baptist would be barred. In New York, under this system of religious politics. nothing but Jew could be elected.
 IL is an evil trend, and it is only to be hoped that the people will come to their senses before it has gone too far.
New Britain herald., 1927-05-05
MISTREATJNt. CHILDREN

One man in New Britain will spend the summer in jail for ex- ccssively whipping his youngster. Needless 10 add, little sympathy is Icing shown the father; the sympa- thy is all towards the boy, who in addition to being severely beaten, was under-nourished.
 AS Judge Hung"rford pointedlv said. the case was on par wit h wife beating. if not worse. We are inclined 70 think i HsS worse from the fact that the ordinary wife is able to defend herself; and some,
New Britain herald., 1927-05-05
JUNIOR HADASSAH MEETS

Following a supper served by the Junior Hadassah in the vestry rooms of the synagogue last night Rabbi Gershon Hadas addressed the chap ter on the cultural work of that or- ganizatton. The supper committee comprised the following members: Misses Lillian Yankowitz. Ann Gold. berg, Sadye Goldsmith, Elsye Gour- son and Sally Croll. Misses Sylvia Janice Adler and Elsye Gourson en- tertained with ukulele and vocal specialties.
New Britain herald., 1927-05-05

cheap and satisfying amusements. has the joy of sharing modern in-
 ventions like the radio. and feels that, though he may not be rolling in riches per se. he has access to more comforts and conveniences than kings enjoyed 100 years ago.
New Britain herald., 1927-05-05
Member Audit Bureau of Circulation

Member Audit Bureau of Circulation Ths 4. B. C. ts q national organization wh!;h furnishes newspapers and adver- tissrs with strictly honest analysis oi circulation. Our circulation statistics are ba sed upon this audi:. This insures pro- tec.ton against fraud in newspaper dls- tribution figures to both national and local adyertise.s.
New Britain herald., 1927-05-05
Portrait of Baseball Fan Watching
 Passing Cloud.
Deserves His Pay:

Deserves Ills Pay: Cecil: Madame Malbini's new press agent certainly knows how to mako the best out of a bad situa- tion."
 Muriel: How so?"
 Cecil: "One Of the critics recent ly had her oh the pan and among other things said her voice was 'un- earthly Now the press agent is quoting the critic as saying her voice is heavenly"
 A. r. Nesper
 ASK ME ANOTHER! You Have But to Ask for Linn crick to Be Made-to Order. and
 We Make It.!
 Dear NJ. r. J.: Elizabeth Bair our next door neighbor. has just returned from trip through the West, and some of the dumb things she says are screaming, Tip the poor girl off in 4 limerick.
 Marie Trask Dear Marie: Just leave this news paper lying around where she'll see