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The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1924-12-18
TRAITORS TO
CHINA FIND
FIRING SQUAD
British Yankee Tools in
Wooden Box
tspeeIaI to Nae Daily workerl

PEKIN, China, Dec. 1.-THE Chin.
csc politicians who played the game
of British-Amer'can Imperialism in the
regime Of Tsao Kun and WI Pei Flu,
are paying with their heads for their
selling out to these foreign imperial
lists.
The state treasurer under Tsao Kun,
LII Yen-ching. was shot yesterday noon
against the wall of the temple of agri-
culture by the soldiers of General
Feng Yu-Hsiang, by order of the gar
rison commander. He made great
5astunes out of the graft given him
by American and British capitalists,
some of which can be traced directly
to the Standard Oil company, official
ly represented by the U. s. Minister.
Jacob Gould Schurman.
Many other grafters are reported
executed, including the chief of police
of Pekin, under the Tsao Kun rule.
Tsao Kun himself is rumored to be
dead, but there is no way of confirm
alton as no statements are issued.
Tsao also was imprisoned for graft,
being guarded by Feng's soldiers and,
later, by the police in the presidential
palace. Tuan Chi-jui, official head Of
the government, is claimed not to
have known of the executions.
The Tuan Chi-jui government, in
alliance with General Feng, have lit
tie resistance to face in the Kiangsu
province since the governor, Chi
Hsieh-yan, quit without a fight after
mandate from Pekin had been issued
declaring his office should be filed
by General Lu -Hsiang.
The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1924-12-18
HOW CAPITALIST
SOLONS ARE HOG
tied BY MACHINES
Brandegee Took Poison
When Boss Threatened
lnx me Federated Presal

WASHINGTON, Dec. 17.-On the
eve Of the special election in Con-
necticut to fill the vacancy in the
United States senate due to the sui
eide of the late Sen. Brandegee, it
was disclosed in Washington that
Brandegee had been under pressure
to resign, and that-according to Con-
uecticut testimony Roraback, the re-
publican state boss, had spent day
with him just prior to his death.
This story, printed in Connecticut
but not circulated nationally, was to
the effect that Roraback refused Gov.
Templeton denomination because
Templeton declined to sign certain
bills at his demand; that Roraback
then decided to make Bingham gov
ernor, which he later accomplished;
that he also decided to take both
Brandegee and Mclean out Of the
senate, and that he was himself to
take Brandegee's place temporarily,
following forced resignation Of the
latter. When Brandegee refused to
quit, his notes were called by the
banks. He tried in vain to get them
renewed, and after his interview with
the boss decided to end his life.
Bingham, not content with being
chosen governor in November, is run
lining for the senate in the election on
Nov. 16.
The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1924-12-18
PLANS UNDER WAY FOR FIRST
COMMUNIST LITERATURE AND
PRESS EXPOSITION IN NEW YORK

To all branches Of the Party
comrades We
Exposition country
showing
help We financially only
posters newspapers
periodicals.. all
workers.
Party Of AreioaI
Organizer;
kuevovekaly Secretary.
WlNoGRADoFF,
tac East
The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1924-12-18
Morgenthau Gives
Money to Combat
Communist Ideas

NEW YORK, Dec. 1.-THE Greek
loan, in which the banker Henry Nor
genthau, is interested, is to be made
an instrument to stamp out Commun-
list ideas among the refugees, and
make financial profits for those in
terested in the loan, it is revealed
here.
The Greek Refugees Settlement
Commission working with the league
of nations, is Endorsed by the Bank
Of England, as we'll as by American
bankers. 1t is planned to place the
100000 Greek refugees on land, for
which they will be obliged to pay
rents, and repay money advanced to
them. These lands are to be held as
a club over the heads of the refugees
to quiet the stirring unrest which has
also affected the workers of Greece.
THE absorption of these refugees
can be actually solved upon a sound
financial basis" Morgenthau said here.
This will not alone help to make
Greece economically independent, but
will contribute toward the stabilizing
of the Balkans"
The Greek imperialist and petty
bourgeois parties are pushing the loan
among Greek-American workers. Much
of the money is being used, to further
the propaganda of these parties and
to fight the Communist and working
class organizations.
The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1924-12-18
Defending Sacco and Vanzetti

member of the Workers (Communist) Party
of America, also member of the Painters Union
and delegate to the Boston Central Labor Council,
is vice-chairman of the enlarged SaccoVanzett
Defense Committee just formed in Boston, united
front organization that will renew the struggle
there for freedom for these two victims of CAPT
talist persecution.
Reports from the defense are encouraging in that
contributions from many organizations are com
ing in. This is important, but not so important
as informing the rank and file of the workers
everywhere in the United States of the facts in
connection with this case. Money is necessary to
carry on the legal activities of the defense, but
what will free Sacco and Vanzetti is mass protest
ringing in the ears Of the judges, prosecutors and
their capitalist hackers.
This is the task to which the Workers (Com-
munist) Party of America invites every class con-
scious worker in America The liberation Of Sacco
and vanzetti by the organized power Of the work
ers will be great victory for the whole working
class and mighty blow to capitalist reaction.
The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1924-12-18
Evolutionary Processes"

One of the arguments used by the Wilsonian
spokesman in the ranks of labor for the league Of
nations was that it had set up an international
tribunal which would secure uniformity in labor
legislation thruout the world. This body has held
a number Of sessions and its attitude towards re-
form of rules governing seamen is typical.
In 1920 many organizations Of seamen asked
for certain changes in their working rules At the
recent conference held in Geneva the "labor" wing
of the league decided Gin principle" to include
sderation Of this request in the order of business
for-1926. At this rate, if any changes are recon-
mended by the conference they will affect. the
grandchildren of the present generation Of sailors.
Samuel Gompers, the chief champion Of this
gang Of imperialist lackeys is already dead So is
the league but the '1abor" wing continues to draw
its fat salaries for such vicious utilities as those
cited above. -
The incident is interesting as illustrating what
the liberal and rcformist tools of capitalism mean
when they announce their belief in evolutionary
Rxocssssss -
The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1924-12-18
Gas Claims Victims.

KALAMAZOO, Mich, Dec. IA
woman is dead today and four other
persons are ill from the effects Of
gas which escaped from main here
yesterday. The dead woman is Mrs.
Helen c. Gum, n. Those i'll are: DR..
G. Glenn Gum, Mrs. Martha Gum, his
wife, Romerg Gum, 10, son, and
Mrs. ]. I. DeFrance, a nurse.
The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1924-12-18

vetarns," or whatever the latter may
be called. 1t is smooth game and
seems to be working so far.
To Divide the Workers.
F. L. Corey, a passenger conductor
is acting as the bell wether to lead
on the others. He has, so the
capitalist press says, "given time
and efforts in the past few
months" in starting the organization.
The newspapers frankly state that
"the smoothness with which the en-
tire program was carried out proved
how carefully his plans were laid"
Mr.. Corey was, of course, elected
president of the layout. 1t only adj
mits those who have worked for 25
years for the Northwestern railway.
Another Fine Scheme.
The next nice scheme is the organ
ization from Chicago to the Pacific
coast of the wives Of railroad men
employed by the Milwaukee lines.
Here at Mason City we have had
the great honor of gathering the
wives Of the Milwaukee railroad men,
about 100 of them anyhow, at the
Y. w. C. A. to listen to the wife of
the Milwaukee's president, Mrs. H.
E. Byram, lecture them upon the or
ganization and it's purposes-its sup
posed purposes.
Oh, Those Beautiful Brown EyesI
Mrs. Byram, whom the capitalist
reporters describe in some physical
detail as having pretty little grey
curls peeping out from under chic
black satin turban," and with "beauti.
full soft brown eyes which sparkle
with the interest of her cause" man
aged to put something over in her
lecture concerning the necessity for
class collaboration-thou she didn't
call it that.
The Milwaukee wants all its slaves
wives to join clubs which are strictly
under the control of the company
Mrs. Carpenter Kendall, editor of the
Employees magazine is
treasurer of the national club organ.
ization. Twelve clubs are already
started, and they brot along the boost
ers from the Chicago and Milwaukee
clubs to rope in the Mason City
women of railroad men. They mod
estly hope to organize 40 clubs be.
tween Chicago and the coast with
from $4,000 to 100000 membership, to
mobilize them against any strike or
any other militant action by the men
in the unions.
OF course. they could not get by
with any straight out opposition to
the unions, so they pretend to be
"non-partisan" 'non-political," etc
The bait held out is the benefit
which will consist of some skinny
and miserable sum offered on a
charity platter for the sick or injured
and the social side of the affair, which
is music and bourgeois culture, and
all the fiubdub of the petty-bourgeois
trying to ape the rich.
Labor Questions" Taboo.
But the kernel of the thing came
out right in the opening talk Of Mrs
Byram, when she shook her pretty
grey curls" and batted her 'beauti-
full brown eyes" and told the wives
of the railroad men that they must
keep matters of politics and labor
questions out of their meetings and
must only stand behind their men in
the work for the railroad" She put
it over and the club was formed. The
Milwaukee employees will find out
what it's is for when the next strike
comes around.
The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1924-12-18
Probe Bank Failure.

WARSAW. Ind, Dec. 1.-THE de-
funct Farmers State bank of Milford
which failed for 100000 was in the
hands of receiver today, Tom ]. Nye,
former Kosciusko county auditor. Fiji
teen indictments returned by the
grand jury which investigated the
bank shortage were believed to impli
cate one or more persons besides
James Shepard, cashier, already SEN
fenced to the state prison or two to
fourteen years on his plea Of guilty to
charges OF embezzlement.
The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1924-12-18

The Irish do not seem to be appalled, over the
prospect Of creating more trouble for the British
empire Britains protest against, the registration
of the AngoIrish treaty with the league Of nations
Eaisss question that may upset the league
The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1924-12-18
Fascist Under Charges.

ROME.-Fascist deputy, Giunta,
vice-speaker of the chamber of depu-
ties, resigned in a letter to the
speaker today as the result Of the
request that the chamber authorize
charges against him as responsible for
the fiogging of Deputy Forni at Milan.
The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1924-12-18

The council of the league of nations is meeting
in Italy. This thing was expected by liberal OPP
timists to bring about peace But after every
session of the league, the capitalist nations vote
more war credits.
The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1924-12-18

1t is reported that General Pershing may be en-
ployed by movie producing firm at good salary.
His chief contribution to the world war was posing
for the movies. He can now enjoy his favorite
pastime to his hearts content. t3
The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1924-12-18
MEN AND WOMEN
SHARED BY COMPANY CLUBS
AND "BEAUTIFUL BROWN EYES

MASON CITY Iowa Dec 1he railroad corporations IN this section
disguised
union
a Is
groups
The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1924-12-18
New French Ambassador Coming.

NeW FreUcn Hnbassauor Coming.
PARIS, Dec. 17.-Emile Daeschner,
who will succeed Jules Jusserand as
ambassador to the United States, will
leave Paris for Washington, Jan. 20
it was officially announced today.
The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1924-12-18
RUSSIAN DELEGATION
HEAD ASSUMES DUTIES
IN lTALY'S CAPITAL

ROME, pee. YIN. Jubscheff,
new head Of the Russian commerce
ial delegation. to Italy, has arrived
here to take up his duties.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-10-18
Fiction Library For
World War Veterans
Auxiliary'S Objective

library Of fiction for the World
War Veterans at the National Sol.
diers Home Is the object for which
the Auxiliary of James Fitzgerald
Post. No. is working Mrs. Albert
Greenlaw. 81 SewalI street, is chair
man OF the committee and she re-
ports that already they have secured
between 25 and 80 books. The WON.
en- are asking for fiction books, Sec
ord hand. but in fairly good condi-
ton These books are for the use Of
tie World War veterans at Togus.
INDEX the present plan, the library
nj the Home, which is splendid
one Is at the disposal of all the vet
Grams but they have to remain in the
library while reading
The Auxiliary plans to give a lib
rary which the soldiers can feel II
their very own. from which they can
take books TO their quarters to read
sticker on the fly leaf, reading.
Presented to the World war Vet
Grams at Togus by the American
Legion Auxiliary. James Fitzgerald
Post No, 2" The sticker will also
bear the name OF the donor Of the
book
The plan Il to also furnish a lib
rary for the tubercular veterans and
these books are to be kept In the
ward, not being permitted in circu-
lation among the other World War
men.
Governor Ryan assures Mrs.
Greenlaw. chairman of the commit
tee, that places for the books will be
provided. Anybody who has any
books which they care to give. may
notify Mrs. GreenlaW snd the books
will be called for.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-10-18

on April 10 when he received a let |
ter from Attorney Morey.
Percy s. Lovely. who was also
pushed into the ditch by Taylor cor
roborated this testimony.
Elmer Taylor Of East Winthrop
then took the stand. He stated that
he had seen fine opportunity TO
push the boys on the sidewalk ana
had taken advantage Of 1t. He had
not seen Mrs. Gagnon and had
stepped back one or two steps and
turned toward the college at the
same time. His shoulder had hit
Mrs. Gagnon and she had lost her
balance losing her footing on the
slippery sidewalk He had not seen
how she fell but thought that she
fell on her handf and knees and
then had rolled onto her side in an
attemp, to regain her feet. He had
helped her to stand up and had
apologized. then seeing that her
glasses were broken had asked her
II she could zee without them. Upon
being told that she could not dc SO
very we'll he had asked II he might
see that she got home safely which
she allowed. He he talked with her
husband and had io.d hin, that he
would pay an, damages that might
result from the accident.
The next day Gaguon had called
him and asked for the names Of the
others which were given to him. In
quiry brought out that Mrs. Gagnon
was not very well and that DR..
Towne was attending her. Taylor
had accordingly called the doctor
and as a result OF the conversation
had felt no worry about her condi-
ton.
John F. Flynn who was walking
about 80 feet behind the boys tesu-
fled with regard to the accident much
as did Taylor.
100 feet behind Mrs. Gagnon also
, testified substantially the same.
Miss Ervina Goodale of Waterville
who was nearby told of the accident
BUT said that she had seen one OF
the boys in the ditch and could not
remember seeing the other one. She
said that Mrs. Gagnon did not hit
| with much Of an impact but that on
the contrary she seemed to slide to
the sidewalk.
DR.. John Towne of Waterville was
the final witness for the defense. He
said that he attended Mrs. Gagnon
! on the afternoon in question and
that she was suffering from lacera-
lions OF the race ABOUT the eye anu
! bridge of the nose and bruise about
! two inches in diameter on the left
/ leg. There 'wer no signs Of injuries
! to the back Of the head. The next
day Gagnon had called him up and
asked him to come to see her but
as he was busy he told the man to
come to the Office and he would give
him some medicine for her as she did
not need personal attention. He de-
clared that blow sufficient to cause
! an injury such as Mrs. Gagnon had
testified to, would undoubtedly have
resulted in Inconsistencies.
Following the summing up Of tie
attorneys and the charge by Chief
Justice Leslie c. Cornish, the case
went to the jury about 4:30 and a
verdict was returned shortly after Z
o'clock. Court then adjourned until
Monday morning at ten O'Clock.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-10-18
lincoln Parent-Teachers
% Successful Food Sale

!. ~ She first affair Of a series given
we members Of the Lincoln
$40 saw PARENT Teacher association to
s aase their program OF aid to the
sefs and students Of the school.
sss.s, successful food sale was con-
,n.sS u ~ the school building Friday
Ass aaooh, Besides all manner Of
IN cooked foods. plants and dow.
;ss,,,so found a ready sale and the
s',, e ,aon realized q neat little
T. van heir enterprise.
s, ~ 'onnection With the sale. hand.
,s snt artistically designed pos
i. .. we're prepared by students Of
=, ssaool, One of the best Of these
tupn awn by Richard Mansur. q
,saes.W Grade 6, Miss Linnekin.
s. vi another was executed by
ars' Ssns pupils of the fourth grade.
aair.enton Tomlinson was the
De foash OF the committee having
~" sale in charge,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-10-18

The funeral Of Mrs. Hattie B. Pierce
was held Friday afternoon at . o'clock
from the KnowIton & Hewins funeral
home. Rev. A. Francis Walch conduct
ed the service In the presence OF many
relatives, and friends Of the deceased.
There was q large nunbr OF beautiful
floral offerings. Two selections. Beau
tiful Isle Of Somewhere" and Jesus.
Saviour. Pilot Me-" were plsasingly
rendered by Mrs. J. A. Anderson. In.
terment was in the family lot In Mount
Pleasant cemetery. The bearers were
four sons. Walter. Norris. Leigh aud
George Pierce. A.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-10-18

drive will begin Nov. II and last un-
til Nov. q. Miss Holway has been
much interested in Red Cross work
for the past three years and was
captain of ward one last year. Miss
Holway is a Vassar girl and one of
the popular members o 1.-THE younger
social set Of the city.
The 1924 membership arrive result
ed in 1900 members and it is hoped
that the 1925 drive will exceedthis
number. The Augusta chapter covers
IL branches.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-10-18

Miss Louise Chapman. little daugh-
ttr Of Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Chapman of
~ Powhattan street, was the proud
hostess Thursday afternoon at n birth
lay party whichswas attended by seven
II her little friends. The party was In
pnof Of her seventh birthday and was
aAst enjoyable. Games were played
and later refreshments of Ice cream
and fancy cookies we're served and n
ne birthday cake with seven candles
vas cut. Miss Chapman received many
lrautitu birthday Sits.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-10-18
UPHOLD DECISIONS
IN LAW co uRT
RESCRIPTS FRIDAY

Two rescripts, one from Somerset
county and one from Hancock coun-
ty. were handed down by the law
court Friday.
Somerset Case
In the Somerset county case,
Charles II. Merrill VS.. Harry Hago-
plan. the motion OF the defendant Is
overruled.
The rescript per curtain is as fol-
lows:
The plaintiff recovered a verdict
of $313.50 for various items of
blacksmithing and wood working
supplies and sold and delivered to
the defendant, being miscellaneous
lot Of articles that hadpassed
through a fire. The plaintiff claimed
a specific contract for the entire lot
at an agreed reduced price. The de-
PENDANT contended that the contract
covered certain machinery not de-
livered, with the exception of one
piece. and did not cover the goods
delivered and charged for. The ma
ture and scope of the contract OF sale
were therefore the points at issue.
Considering the credible evidence
of the plaintiff corrob0rated by dis
interested witnesses, the inconsts-
tency between defendants brief
statement Of defence and the evi.
dencee in defence, and the uncon-
yincing nature of the defendants
testimony when viewed In the light
of his conduct, we think the verdict
was amply warranted.
Hancock Case
The appeal OF the defendant Is
dismissed in Hermon E. Henry's
case from Hancock County.
The rescript which was drawn oy
Chief Justice Leslie c. Cornish OF
Augusta, is as follows:
In an appeal by an alleged par
TALLY dependent father from de-
cree dismissine q petition FOR COM
pensation. Il Is held:
That the test Of dependency OF
a fathe, in this state under the
Workmen's Compensation ACT is
whether the contributions made py
the son were necessary and we're re-
lied upcn by the claimant for nis
means OF living, his station In IRE
being considered. and whether eucn
contributioue were more than onset
he the support rendered by the
FATHER. McDonald's case. 120 Maine'
That this was a question OF
fact under the circumstances 70 the
case, and the ruling OF me Soman's'
sion was final, under the ev.oeuS
8. That the trier OF tacts Is no.
hound 20 accept certain testi"ons
~ conclusive. but Is weisnt ano
credibility are for him. Urn eaee'
100 Maine. ia.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-10-18
SarpriSe Dinner Party
Tor Mrs. A. N. Jones

Almost enjoyable occasion was the
Mpse dinner party given Mrs. A.
SsoheS' ufsday evening. in honor
. her birthday. The party was In
Mnse OF her daughter. Miss Elsie
Mvhe's' Tho menu was much en-
Ned and the birthday cake was
sW'epriatelN decorated with can
Iss Mrs. Jones received many nice
Me Among the guests were Mr..
wv AIRS. George Enman. Mr.. and
IN IN Alton Wing and children AVA,
se'sin and George. Mrs. }. l. Her.
'enes ~
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-10-18
Miss M attic Davis

Miss Matte Davis, n life long resi-
deut Of this city. died Mt her home.
y Melville street. shortly after noon
Friday aged Il years. Miss Davis
vas member Of the Methodist
Aarch and of the Woman's Relisf
tprpS Of the G. A. II. She Is survived
by sister. Mrs. Sarah Newell. and
" nephew. Hubbard Newell. and
a nlece Mrs, Alice Strong, all Of
south Portland. Funeral services
Wi be conducted Mt 100 Sunday att
anaoa at Plummers funeral par
RS IS Pleasant street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-10-18
ps..enx Rector at ST. Marks
Two Year,

The usual Sunday service WI
held nj the 1890 A. NJ. service q.
ST Marks church. An espesaniS
cordial invitation is extenueo ~
interested. as this Is the seso r.hin
niversary Of the present 'o' s'S
~ On Tuesday evening there viii De
. nar;sh social and house WARMING
n the parish house on when ssooo'
has recently been expended.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-10-18

The chemical combination truck IRON
the Hartford fire station was ca"ea a ~
the dump in Royal PARK on s .ww Ore
Tnn rret cail was at l1.es In the FORE
NON nu and the other one at 7.os FRIDAY
evsninr. one line Of hose was ,aia
ma the dump was Thoroughly "et
down. No damage was done.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-10-18
n.,, LOCAL NOTICE
s,nirs AZ French's Corner. West
haeIs : every Saturday night.

sxsr I pYss bicycle was stolen from
9Sn,.ford Fire Station. Augusta,
SEtrsacay afternoon, Oct. 4. Make
Fvn} Color.-Biue. Tires
eadIsA rlSke----brand new. Rear.
sSps +, cHor: New rubber handle
islify ,.,srfIer. Telephone la5-J.. or
- police Reward. Oct1Sd1t