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The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1927-06-25
Fur Unity Committee to
Hold Big Demonstration at
Union So, Today at | pm.

Thousands Of needle trades
workers are expected to rally at
Union Square, 1 p. m. today when
the Unity Committee of the Fur
riers' Union will hold tremendous
demonstration against the mass ar
rests of the fur pickets and the
murderous attacks on the part Of
the right wing. The speakers will
include Ben Gold, Louis Hyman,
Julius Portnoy, Joseph Bourchwitz,
Rose Wortis, William F. Dunno of
The DAILY WORKER, and many
others.
The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1927-06-25

found in the automobile were each
a foot and half long and an inch in
diameter.
This is the latest attempt on the
part of the American Federation Of
Labor officialdom in close co-opera-
Continued on Page TaOo)
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Washington Is Irritated.

Officialdom in Washington has
been graveiy concerned, and not a
little nettled, over Great Britain's
attitude toward further naval disarm-
ament, as revealed this week at the
Geneva conference.
Resent Bridgeman Declaration.
Desperately trying to force Britain
to take an inferior position to the
Continued on Page T1oo)
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spective of differences, must present
a united front for the freedom of
Sacco and Vanzetti and demonstrate
to the world and to the prosecutors
Of our brothers the solidarity of labor
which by its organized power alone
can save Sacco and Vanzetti from the
electric chair and open the Jail doors.
We, the delegates to the Sacco-
Vanzetti Emergency Committee con-
ference at the Labor Temple, 244 East
18th street, Friday, June gath, 1927,
therefore call upon all organizations
represented to participate in the dem
onstration arranged for July 7th,
1927.
The Sacco Vanzetti Emergency
Committee particularly calls upon the
$4,000 needle trades workers assem-
bled in mass demonstration on Union
Square, New York, this Saturday,
June 25th, to adopt this declaration,
and to participate under their ban
ners, in the one hour strike and DEM
onstration, to begin at 4 p. m. on July
7th, 1927.
SACCO-vANZETTI EMERGENCY
COMMITTEE.
Bomb Squad Out.
The Emergency Committee Con-
ference opened under the usual aus
pieces; the New York bomb squad was
present. AS Secretary Rose Baron
called the meeting to order she re-
ported that two persons there had no
credentials, they represented the po-
lice. The officers apologized, and
stated that they had to come.
The chairman elected was Morris
Continued on Page Three)
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BUY THE DAILY WORKER
AT THE NEWSSTANDS
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BE THERE! AT THE WORKERS PARTY PICNIC
TOMORROW, SUNDAY AT PLEASANT BAY PARK BRON
FIRST SECTION

This issue consists of two sections,
be sure to get them both.
The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1927-06-25

IF Straton loses his job he should
= open a gymnasium and cater to
those citizens who are too we'll cush-
Toned for their comfort in hot weather.
Yes, this is the Reverend DR.. John
Roach Straton who is constantly on
the trail Of modern literature that
appeals to that part of the human
anatomy that located above the
chin.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-03-01
COMPANY r. OF CENTRAL
DECLARED HONOR GUARD
Wins Title in Competition With
Organizations Representing Sec
ond and Third Regiments.

Company F, LIST Regiment, of Gen.
trail High School, commanded by Capt.
Rodney Hatcher, yesterday afternoon
was chosen "honor company" of the
High School Cadet Corps, following a
competition with companies represent
ing the Cd and Sd Regiments.
Company F. outmaneuvered Com.
pany III, Sd Regiment, Western High
School, commanded by Capt. Samuel
Sugar, and Company b. I'd Regiment.
Mckinley High School. commanded
by Capt. Hugh Hussey, jr.
Company F, as. the "honor COM
pany." will serve as honor guard to
Maj. Gen. Douglas Macarthur. COM
handing general of the Sd Corps Area,
when the latter officiates at the pres
entation of 112 cadet commissions Mon
day afternoon in the Central audi
forum.
The Judging yesterday was super.
vised by Col. Wallace M. Craigie, pro-
fessor Of military science and tactics.
assisted by Maj. Raymond G. Payne,
Maj. John G. Donovan and Capt
David B. Van Pelt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-03-01
TROTsKY ATTACKS BRITAIN.
Charges Chamberlain Responsible for
Executing Shanghai Strikebreakers.

MOSCOW, March l R).--Making
his first appearance after months of
retirement, Leon Trotsky, former COM
missar for war and marine, has
launched a bitter attack against Great
Britain. Addressing gathering yes
terday, he charged that Sir Austen
Chamberlain, the British foreign sec
rotary, and his party had organized
the execution of so strikebreakers in
Shanghai. adding:
I'VE would drown these foreign exc
cutioners and aid in sending them to
perdition.
Referring to the British protest
against Soviet propaganda. he de-
clared emphatically that no British
note could prevent Soviet Russia from
helping the Chinese. The real object
in dispatching the note. he said, was
ito engage the Soviet's attention from
China while England increased her in
PREVENTION there"
Previously he declared: Europe is
fast going to it's economic doom. while
the United States is constantly rising.
There can be no such miracle as a
triumph by Europe over the United
States"
When Trotsky rose to speak, there
was an outburst of cheering lasting 10
minutes, with shouts of Long live
the creator Of the Red army
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-03-01
FINDS NO COLLISION
IN FOREST CONTRACT
Senate Subcommittee Refuses to
Recommend Cancellation in Case
of Herrick's Oregon Holdings.

The Senate public lands committee
refused yesterday to recommend can
collation. of the Fred Herrick contract
for forest service timber in Grant
County. Greg.
Charges preferred by 4. w. Barnes
of Grant County chat collision exist
ed between officers of the forest serv-
ice and Herrick in making the con-
tract also were dismissed.
The committee, which has held ex-
tensive hearings. agreed. however. to
recommend to the Forest Service that
il further extensions are allowed Her.
rick he be required to complete pend
ing stipulations of the contract by
January /. that cutting on the tract
be begun in substantial" amount by
September |. and that the railroad to
be constructed under terms of the
contract be specifically designated as
common carrier
Chairman Stanfield was instructed
o draw up report
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-03-01
PARIS DEBT OFFER
ARRIVAL AWAITED
Proposal to Pay Under Un-
ratified Agreement Satisfac-
tory, Mellon Says.

The American Government today
was expecting momentarily to receive
from France an, official offer to pay
under the terms of the .unratified
Fra nco-American debt agreement,
which would amortiZe the French
debt to the United States in 81 years.
Shortly after noon today neither
the Treasury nor the State Depart
ment had received the official commu-
nication. But Secretary of the Treas
ury Mellon had given official notice
that it was expected yesterday. In a
formal statement he said he had been
advised that it was being forwarded,
and explained that the offer as he I'M
derstood it. was satisfactory"
Announcement by Mellon.
The Secretary made the following
formal announcement yesterday:
Mr.: Lacour-Gayet, the French
financial attache, has told me that
the French finance minister is for
warding to me today a letter inform
ing the Treasury Department that the
French Government will pay to the
Government of the United States on
June Is the sum of 100000 on &C.
count of the outstanding French debt,
exclusive Of the debt arising from the
purchase of surplus war materials. If
and when a debt-funding agreement
has been ratified by the French Par.
lament and by the Congress, it is to
be understood that this 5000 900 will
be credited to the annuities provided
for in such agreement.
1.-THE French finance minister fur.
Their informs the Treasury Depart
ment that his government will con.
tinue to make payments on account of
the war material purchase debt in
accordance with the terms of the obi.
cations now held by the United States
Government. -'t
1.-The payment of the ten million
dollars and the understanding out.
lined are satisfactory to the Treasury
Approved BY French Cabinet.
PARIS. March j LP.-The cabinet
today approved the tentative text OF
the Franco-Amerfcan provisional debt
agreement ..4~s
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-03-01
AUT0IST HURT IN CRASH.
Severely Injured When Machine
Hits Street Car at Bridge.

Edmund Ruedi, 43 years old, apart.
ment 4, 2503 Fourteenth street, was
severely hurt early this morning
when his automobile hit an electric
car near the south end of Highway
Bridge. His nose was broken and his
face and legs cut. A passing motorist
took him to Emergency Hospital.
where he was given first aid by DIR.
Willard F. Ottman.
Arthur Tate, 1880 V street. and To.
seph A. Hill, 8 Iowa circle, were driy.
ers of automobiles that collided at
Fourteenth and T streets early Sun.
day night. Miss Julia Ford, 1914 I
street. passenger in the latter car. re.
ceived injuries to her head and hand.
She was treated at home by DR.. c. l..
Hall.
George G. Travers, 81 years old,
1881 $ street, was knocked down at
Connecticut avenue and Nineteenth
street last night by the automobile of
Andrew r. Follin, 1905 Thirtieth
street, and seriously injured. He was
treated at Emergency Hospital by DR..
Willard F.. Ottman for q possible frac-
ture OF the skull and shock. His con.
dition was reported serious.
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new DEAD PERMIT
WARNING IS ISSUED
Holders of Auto Cards From 5000
to 100000 Advised to Renew
Them at Once.

Automobile operators permits mum.
bered from $4,000 to 1906 should he
renewed this month under the stag.
gered plan adopted by the District
Commissioners, it was announced to.
day by Traffic Director Nj. q. Eldrdge
Permits numbered from SO, COO to 90.
600 became Invalid last midnight All
motorists still using permits numbered
under $4,000 are subject to arrest and
fine of $40.
MIR. Eldridge explained that l1.72e
motorists whose old permits came
within the first group of $4,000 have
renewed them, and that drastic action
is contemplated to force the others to
do so. Clerks in the Traffic Bureau
are now consulting the city and tele.
phone directories i'm an effort TO
determine how many persons still
holding the invalid permits are living
in the District, preparatory to a
drive which. Director Eldridge will
ask the Police Department to make
to round up motorists using outlawed
permits.
The traffic director believes that
policemen stationed at strategic points
along the principal highways could
by stopping motorists and examining
their permits. corral most of those
still using dead permits.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-03-01
DAUGHERTY CASE
IS GIVEN To Jury
Buckner's Summation in
Trial of Former Officials Sets
Record for Length.

By the Associated Press.
NEW YORK. March 1.--Summa ions
in the Daugherty-Miller trial ended
today. United States Attorney Emory
X. Buckner concluded the longest re-
sumo Of a case in the history of the
local Federal Court with plea that
Harry NJ. Daugherty. former Attorney
General. and Thomas w. Miller, for
mer alien property custodian, be
found guilty.
They are charged with conspiracy
to defraud the United States of their
best services in connection with the
allowance of a 100000 claim for, the
proceeds of shares of the American
Metal Co.. fmpounded as enemy
owned. 1t is alleged they participated
in a SAL 900 "bribe''
Buckners summation which began
Friday morning, was finally limited
by the court.
Holds Evidence Crushing.
1T shouldn't take you more than 5
minutes to find Miller guilty" Buck
net said in conclusion. when you
take up the question of Daugherty's
guilt or innocence. IL you understand
the evidence. it should not take you
much longer. Don't let him fool you
with pleas tor sympathy.
"If you let Harry NJ. Daugherty go
free, you are virtually saying to every
prosecutor in the United States-'Just
run along and prosecute the pick
pockets and the rest of the small fry,
but don't bother the higher.ups.'
1.-The case against Daugherty is just
as crushing. just as convincing as the
one against Miller. IL you listen to
pleas for sympathy and acquit them,
you'll be indicating their conduct,
which is indefensible in Government
officials"
The courtroom doors were then
locked and Judge Knox began his
charge to the jury.
Judge Knox charged that there Is
no evidence in the case from which
the jury can infer that either George
f. Williams, Guy d. Golf or Adna *,
Johnson was party to the cor.
spiracy charged in the indictment.
Nor, he said, could either defendant
be held responsible for acts OF omis.
sion of any of the persons named
unless he had knowledge of and &C.
quiesced in such act or ommission.
Jury May Consider Acts.
But what has Just been said" the
court continued, lis not to be taken
as q statement that the jury is not
permitted to consider whether, in view
of all the testimony. any acts or omis-
sions of Williams, Golf or johnson, in
the matter of passing the claims were
with knowledge or acquiesence of one
or both of the defendants. The jury
may consider properly whether any of
the persons mentioned were Influenced
in doing what was done, or in not do
ing what was left undone, by any one
of the alleged conspirators.
At the time the claims in point were
passed through the offices of Daugh-
erty and Miller Senator ,Goff was an
Assistant Attorney General in general
charge of alien property claims for
the Attorney Generals office, Johnson
was his assistant. and Williams was in
direct charge Of the work under Miller.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-03-01
FORT HUMPHREYS
BARIRACKSBURNE:D
Two Structures Occupied by
commissioned Officers {
Destroyed-Loss, $4,000.

Fire of unknown origin that broke
out today at Fort Humphreys. Va,
Quilted two flinisy wartime barracks
occupied by commissioned officers
and their families. threatening for a
while to sweep to other buildings.
Damage was estimated at about
$4,000. ~ .~
When the post fire apparatus
reached the scene the flames were
bursting through the roofs OF the two.
story structures. Only the entire lack
Of wind, Col. f., M. Markham, com.
mandant OF the post, declared. pre-
vented the fire from spreading to
other structures in the densely popu-
lated area.
Household Goods Lost.
IF there had been any breeze at
ALL" said Col. Markham. sit Is an
almost certainty that the entire res
ervation perhaps would have been
swept clean" N ~.
Several sergeants and their fam
flies occupied the buildings, the walls
Of which only are standing. One of
the sergeants lost his entire house
hold belongings. Sergt. Kaifer and
three others were the only ones in
the buildings at the time and they
escaped without injury.
Ohicers at the tort have no idea
how the fire originated, though it
is believed possibly the. structures
might have been ignited from an over
heated stove. A board of inquiry is
to be appointed later today to make
an investigation.
Fires Constant Menace.
The wife of one of the sergeants,
who had been out with her baby, was
returning home at IL o'clock when she
saw signs of the fire inside one of the
two structures. She gave the alarm,
but the flames had spread to the adj
joining barracks before help arrived.
The two buildings comprised four sets
of quarters. -.
An appropriation of $500,0OO is avail
able for permanent fireproof struc.
lures at Fort Humphreys, it was
stated, but none of these can be built
before next year. Meanwhile. it was
pointed out, fires at the post are con.
slant menace.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-03-01
BRITISH MAY MEET
SOVIET IN PARLEY
Possibility of Conference
Suggested as Result of
Russian Reply.
By the Asaocia ted Press

BY the Associated Press
LONDON, March /. - The Daily
Sketch says there is a possibility of
an Anglo+Soviet conference as a con-
sequence Of the Russian reply to the
British protest against bolshevist prop
uganda. The newspaper points out
that the Soviet note suggested Mos
COW would like discussion OF Russo
British relations and says that Great
Britain Is likely to agree If a. definite
invitation to a conference is forth
coming.
There is no sort of confirmation of
this rlnlor from any other source.
The Liberals propose to raise a. de-
bate on Anglo.Soviet relations in the
House of Commons Thursday, when
the House Of Lords also will discuss
the subject.
CThe British protest to Russia
threatened to break the trade agree
ment and even to sever diplomatic re-
lations unless anti British propaganda
by the Soyiets was brought to an end.
In reply the Soviet government de
clared that derogatory remarks about
Russia had been made by British min
listers, that no enc would be frightened
by the British threats, and that Soviet
Russia was anxious to maintain
peace.)
q ,.,rr
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-03-01

was bitterly criticized for his relent.
less pursuit of the OIL magnates, had
the satisfaction Of knowing that ir-
respective Of the jury trial the de.
cision of the Supreme Court bears out
the findings of the Senate investigat.
ing committee.
There is no criticism of the action Of
the jury. however, implied in the dis
ctisston here, because the conspiracy
statutes are vaguely worded and their
weakness as a means Of securing a.
conviction has been pointed out in
many q case. Forceful lawyers are
able TO play upon these weaknesses in
the conspiracy statutes and secure ac-
qufttals. Also the facts in the case are
50 involved that jury finds a. technical
case like that Of the Oil leases difficult
to follow, relying mostly on the sum.
ming up of persuasive attorneys. So far
as punishment is concerned. the Su-
preme Court verdict will hurt far
more than personal punishment, for
there is no appeal from the decision of
the Supreme Court-it says the final
word.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-03-01

would have a contrary effect. For
that reason he said he would submit
the question to the Senate itself.
Senator Robinson of Arkansas.
Democra tic leader of the Senate, de-
clared that he did not believe the
point of order was well taken. After
a preliminary wrangle as to whether
the question was debatable he was
permitted to continue his arguments.
1t is the purpose OF the Reed slush
fund committee that il it can obtain
action by the Senate against these
recalcitrant witnesses, insult. Schuy.
Ter and Cunningham. to ask the Sen.
ate to authorize the employment of
special counsel to handIe these cases
in the Supreme Court OF the District.
Reed Asks Vote.
Senator Robinson of Arkansas In.
sisted that the adoption Of the cIoture
rule meant merely that the prohibi-
ton bill could not be superseded by
moving to take up another bill, but
that the morning hour of the Senate
was still in order.
Senator Reed of Missouri, declaring
that the time remaining Of the present
session was very limited. asked:
Cannot we vote on the point Of
orderfnOw and avoid what amounts
to another filibusterg'
At this point Senator Warren of
Wyoming attempted to report to the
Senate the second deficiency appro.
priation bill. Whereupon Senator
Robinson promptly objected. because
he said no business could be trans
acted except the prohibition bill.
Senator Reed of Pennsylvania de.
clared that he was trying to get the
business of the Senate done" by in.
| sisting upon going ahead with the
prohibition bill under the cloture rule
| to the exclusion of other business.
Other important measures, he said
| were awa1ting the disposition of the
prohibition bill. including the allen
| property bill. the public buildings bill
and the Jugoslav debt settlement bill
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-03-01
Financial Career
OF Boy, II, Curbed
By Fathers Edict

BY the Associated Press.
WEST ORANGE. y. j.. March I.
Parental injunction today re-
strained financial operations of
Otto SZandt. H..
Otto borrowed s. from Judge
Walter ID. Van Ripen. president OF
the West Orange Trust Co.. on the
security Of initiative. confidence
and personality" with interest at
6 per cent, to complete dog house
fund But Otto has no dog, says
his father, Julius. and the money
must be returned.
Besides. his father thinks a violin
or an express wagon would be
much more useful than dog
house, in view of the fact that Otto
has no dog.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-03-01
RAILROAD is CRITICIZED.
Handling of Train Orders Investi-
gated on Western Lime.

An apparent lax condition in han
ding train orders on the Denver. &
Rio Grande Western Railroad was
charged today by w. p. Rorland. safe.
ty director of the Interstate Commerce
Commission, who conducted a special
investigation.
The inquiry grew out of the collision
at Granite, Colo. in August, 1925, in
which two persons were killed and III
injured. Investigation at the time re.
suited in a finding of improper han.
ding of orders, and Mr.. Borland was
detailed to determine whether prRc-
tees of the road had improved.
THE situation today appears to be
as bad as it was at the time of the
original investigation the Borland
report said.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-03-01
AIR MAIL CONTRACT LET.
Philadelphia Firm to Conduct New
York-Atlanta Service.

The contract for the New York
Atlanta overnight air mail service
was awarded by the Post Office De-
partment yesterday to the Pitcairn
Aviation Co. of Philadelphia, the only
bidder.
The Pitcairn bid was So per pound,
including equipment, for carrying the
mails. The present plan calls for night
flying and the airways will have to
be lighted before the service begins.
AS contemplated, the mail will
leave New York and Atlanta at 9
pm. and arrive at the terminus at
s am. Stops will be made at Phila-
delphia, Washington, Richmond and
Greensboro, n. c. Other stops may
be added. The route will connect with
other major air mail services and the
rate for postage will be 10 cents a
half ounce.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-03-01
By the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
CHICAGO. March 1.-The mystery
of striking landscape canvas called
And THEN 1t Rained" was solved yes
terday by the Chicago Art Institute.
Karl Ruble, the records show. paint
ed "And Then 1t Rained." He sub
mitted the canvas to the jury select
ing subjects for the annual exhibition
of Chicago artists. And Then 1t
Rained" was among the favored 269
canvases chosen from the 400 offered.
A woman's club bought And Then
It Rained" for $400. But Karl Ruble
could not be found. The address he
had given was fictitious. SO the Art
Institute was left with a$400 check
and an annoying mystery. u
Edward B. Butler. Chicago mil
lionaire and a.trustee Of thu. institute,
came to see the Chicago artists paint
ings. -.ss.3 81 Is, IL tsssss
II believe ycu had = canvas here .
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Mystery of Unknown Canvas Solved
As Millionaire Reveals He Painted It

he said to the custodian. called And
Then It Rained.' Karl Ruble paint
ed it." W
YES" replied the attendant, ex-
citedly. I'VE are looking for Mr..
Ruble. We have $500 for him. Per-
haps you know him."
"I am Karl Ruble." said Mr.. Butler.
He explained that he had wanted
to do something ION his own" He
wanted And Then 1t Rained" to
stand on it's own merits. g
Mr.. Butler has followed painting an
an avocatiofl for years. His specially
is landscape work, and he goes to
California and the Berkshire Hills for
subjects.
He presented the Art Institute with
the George Inries collection Of %
paintings, said to be the finest collec-
ton in America of the work of the
great landscape artist. Several can
vases of the 20 are conservatively
valued at SIS, 900