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The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1927-09-09
ThWart Plan to Set
Fire to AFreiheit''

A plan to destroy by fire the build
ing of the Freiheit, Jewish Commun-
ist daily at so Union Square, was
thwarted early yesterday morning.
The fire was discovered on the
ground floor of the building which is
being remodeled to accommodate the
new cooperative restaurant now be-
ing established by members of the
editorial staff.
Evidence of the incidentiary nature
of the fire is found in the fact that
the entire floor of the new restaurant
was covered with gasoline.
The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1927-09-09
NEW REVOLUTION
RISES IN CHINA
AMONG PEASANTS

SHANGHAI, Sept 8.-A revolu-
tionary division has been formed in
northeastern Human, consisting of
several companies of regular troops
who have deserted the traitorous Wu-
han government, who have Joined
hands with the partisan peasant de-
tao ments. This move will give ex-
perienced military direction to the
peasant masses of the district who
are flocking to the revolutionary
standard.
Moving Toward Capitol.
The division is moving in the direc-
tion of Changsha capitol of Huhan
province). According to latest infor-
nation the revolutionary troops have
occupied Ping-Hsiang, a well-known
coal mining center and an important
strategical point. At the same time
the Wuhan papers report that pea
SAINT troops have disarmed one whole
division of Tang Sheng- troops in
northern Human and other peasant
troops have occupied two districts in
South Hueph and have seized Kungh-
sien.
Jap Press Confirms Reports.
Japanese correspondents in several
of the provinces affected with the
rise of the new wave of revolution
have sent reports to their papers re-
lating the collapse of divisions of the
reactionary armies and the desertion
to the peasant forces, with arms in
hand, of large number of COM
panies.
The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1927-09-09
NEW Gee OF The
PARTY ORGANIZES
FOR WORK AHEAD
Chooses Committees;
Names Dept. Heads

At the first meeting of the new
Central Executive Committee of the
Workers (Communist) Party, held
here following the Fifth National
Convention, the two principal COM
mittees of the party, the secretariat
and the political committee (polcom)
was chosen as follows:
SECRETARIAT: - Jay Lovestone,
William z. Foster and Ben Gitlow.
Eleven Members of PoIcom.
POLITICAL COMMITTEE: = Max
Bedacht, Alex Bittleman, James P.
Cannon, J. Louis Engdhal, William
z. Foster, Ben Gitlow, Jay Lovestone,
Robert Minor, Henry Puro, William
W. Weinstone and Bertram D.
Wolfe.
CANDIDATES FOR THE POLITI-
CAL COMMITTEE:-Earl r. Brow
der, William F. Dunno, Benjamin
Lifschitz, Jack Stachel and Alexan-
der Trachtenberg.
The personnel of the trade union
committee of nine members will be
decided by the political committee at
its first meeting.
Pick Department Heads.
Jack Stachel was chosen as head of
the organization department n d
Bertram D. Wolfe as head of the
agitprop (agitatioq and propaganda)
department. The personnel of both
the agitprop and the organization
committees will he chosen later by
the political committee.
The quesaca of developing the
Workers School cf New York into a
National Worke.s' School was re-
ferred to the political committee.
1t, was decided to create national
departments on cooperative n d
woman's work. There will also be a
committee go work among h e
foreign-born to be under the direc-
ton of a special committee of the
central executive committee. A COM
mittee on research work will also be
organized.
To Probe City Problems
Plans were laid for the creation of
special committees OIL municipal prob
lens in all cities V here the party has
influence. There will be special
committee of the central executive
committee to work out policies for
these local committes.'
Miller's Name Ommitted.
The name Of Pert Miller, manager
of The DAILY WORKER, was mad
vertently omitted from the list of
those chosen for the central executive,
committee. 4
The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1927-09-09
Truckmen Win Eight
Rour. Day, Raise From
Twenty independents

Twenty independent firms have
admitted defeat in the strike of
the 1000 truckmen who walked out
early Wednesday morning, and
have settled with the union on the
latter's terms. This includes the
winning Of the eight-hour day, an
increase Of SIS a week in pay, and
$1.25 an hour for overtime, instead
Of 81 which was the scale prevail
ing before the strike.
The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1927-09-09
"1N Y. POLICE SHOOT AT TEANISTER PICKEIS
Current Evemts
By T. J. O'Flaherty

THEkE is Sometnlng ike rank
and file revolt in the league of
nations. The little fellows are kind
of sore because the. big guns of thq
league cannot bring about imperialist
unity and are determined to make
trouble for the die-hards. Poland Of
all the countries in the world was the
one to propose the outlawry of war.
Of course it stole the plang from
Oswald Garrison Willard but as somey
body said, recently one of the most
infallible tests of leadership is the
ability to adopt good ideas wherever
found and regardless Of parentage.
DOLAND has not been an outstand-
ing exponent of a pacifist policy
since it's recognition as a self-govern-
ing entity after the world war came
to an end. The rattle of Pilsudski's
sabres could be heard over Europe.
Poland was the most vicious of the
buffer watchdogs that stood guard on
the western frontiers of the Soviet
Union. Has Poland experienced
change of heart? The answer to this
question is, that leopards do not
change their spots. Then why this
proposal?
1T is simply a vancouver rendered
necessary by the shaby economic
structure of Poland, and the other
small nations associated with Poland
in this protest are groaning under
the weight of the taxation which the
upkeep of heavy military establish
ments imposes on them. The logical
consequence of this situation is mass
discomfort, so the government tools
of the big imperialist powers that own
those weak nations are compelled to
make a gesture toward peace. They
may yelp all they like but their pro-
tests are futile since their existence
depends on the good will of their i'm
perialist hackers.
THERE is a plausible suspicion that
the fine French hand of BRAND is
behind the Polish poposal. Since the
foundation of the league Of nations
ther has been constant struggle be-
tween England and France for control
of this imperialist executive COM
mittee. France has always used
pro-French strong of small nations
as a club against England. Pro-
French, translated into.francs means
paid for by French money. And
France, got this money from the
United States.
1T is said that the small nations
were encouraged to show their
fangs at the present session by the
resignation of Lord Robert Cecil from
the British cabinet over his govern
ment's policy on naval armament.
Whatever the reason may be the little
fellows jumped on the aristocratic Sir
Austen Chamberlain until his monocle
trembled. 1t was bad enough to be
insulted by a Chinese delegate a few
months ago, but to have whole
swarm of European mosquitoes buzz
around him with stings at rest, looked
like rank and file united front and
was enough to make the heart of the
bravest quake with apprehension.
There was a time in the history of
the proud empire when such conduct
would be replied to by the visit of
a few British warships to the chief
Continued on PAGE Four
The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1927-09-09
FASCISTS CONTINUE TO SAIL TO
France FOR LEGION CONVENTION
Pershing and Secretary of War Davis to Attend
LegiOnnaire Spree Friday

Six thousand fascsts sailed yesterday ships for
the American Legion convention at Paris September 18th Thou
sands of others three steamships today while
other herd will sail on the Leviathan tomorrow.
The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1927-09-09

Defense attorneys made a formal
application yesterday to have Patrol
man Daniel j, Graham, Jro accused
of Staying his friend, Judson H.
Pratt, examined by lunacy commits
sion.
The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1927-09-09
Pravda Halls Movement.

MOSCOW. Sept. S.-The news
paper, Pravda, enumerating the news
Of the series of revolty the desertion
of army companies and the forma-
Continued on Page TlOo)
The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1927-09-09
CLOAK AND DRESSMAKERS HOLD BIG
GATHERING At Garden" TOMORROW
Gold, Hyman and Others to Address Workers;
Launch Big Organization Drive

Thousands of cloak and dessmakers expected attend
he union demonstration Madison Square Garden
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press., 1927-03-10
FIVE ARE NOW CHARGED
WITH FLOGGING EDITOR
SHERIFF w. L. THIGPEN GIVEN
RELEASE AFTER MAKING
BOND OF $4,000

Soperton, Ga.-With the arrest of
Marvin Tharp here Tuesday, five men
are now being held, charged with as
sault with intent to murder in connec-
tion with the flogging of Editor H.
M. Flanders, who was brutally whip
ped on the night of Feb. 25. Sher-
iff w. l.. Thigpen, of Treutlen coun-
ty, who was arrested with Henry Nc
Lendon Raymond Lee, and his son
Joe, is the only one to make bond of
I $4,000, under which the men are
held. Sheriff Thigpen made bond
last night after Sheriff G. F. Fland'
/ ers, of Emanuel county, who made
the arrests with his deputies, assisted
by Treutlen county policemen, had
started with his prisoners for the
Emanuel county Jail where the other
four men are now held prisoners. The
Emanuel county officer had taken
Sheriff Thigpen seven miles towards
the Emanuel county Jail when he was
overtaken by friends Of the Truetlen
county officers and bail was given
for Sheriff Thigpen's release.
Sheriff Flanders stated that the
Treutlen county officers attributed
his downfall to his fraternizing with
the whisky ring in Treutlen county
He denied all connection with the
whipping but did state that he thought
the men arrested could tell something
about it.
The Emanuel county officers stat
ed that Sheriff Thigpen refused to
comment on the burning of his auto
mobile that took place the night Otter
Editor Flanders was whipped. The
automobile, a Chevrolet touring car
was bnrned in a mysterious manner
! in a swamp near Soperton. The mer
who whipped Mr.. Flanders were rid
ing in a car that was said to have
been identified as one like the sher'
iff used. Sheriff Thigpen's car car
ried no license, nor did the one the
floggers used. These identifications
of the floggers' car were made by the
editor.
Arrests Please Flanders
Sheriff Flanders stated that ht
talked with Editor Flanders Tuesday
morning, and the editor said that he
is certain that he can identify severa
of the men. He seemed pleased ovel
the arrests that had been made but
made no further comment.
The arrests of Sheriff Thigpen, by
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press., 1927-03-10
BOMEISLER AND LEWIS
CONTINUED from First Page)

civic and farm leaders of rural coun-
ties not having county agents with the
view of bringing such service to such
counties at the earliest practical date.
8. During cow-hog-hen week as
certain number of dairy cattle, hogs
and poultry needed by farmers, and
Just how far local credit facilities are
available to supply same dairy cat
tie have already been located in other
states generally and livestock special
ties of Georgia State College of Ag-
riculture and railroads have promised
cooperation in selecting and purchas-
ing in carload or trainload lots imme-
diately following cow-hog-hen week.
4. Ask all local banks, merchants,
professional men and civic organiza-
tions to print on their stationery def
mite outline Of cow-hog-hen pro-
gram.
). Secure cooperation, through
county agents of agricultural com
mittees, local civic and commercial
organizations, with leading farmers,
in purchasing for use at actual cost
of service feed mills, hay and forage
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press., 1927-03-10
FOUR GREAT ELEMENTS
Continued from First Page


tion and the responsibility for final
and complete success rests on you"
said the Governor. He urged that
men on the farm with character and
capacity be hunted out and that they
be given every assistance and en-
couragement necessary to engage in
farming on the cow-hog- hen plan.
Abbott Compliments Triton
Secretary F. II. Abbott, of the
Georgia Association, was introduced
and complimented the people of Tiff
ton and Tiff county on the fine rec
ord they had made along the lines of
progressive endeavor. He also COM
plimented the home owners of Tifton
for the fine kept lawns, and paid tri-
butte to the farm owners of Tiff cOun-
ty for the number of painted and at
tractive farm homes he had seen in
Tiff.
Rev. +. C. Mcconnell, Jr., acted as
master of ceremonies and introduced
President S. L. Lewis, of the South
Georgia A. & M. College, who intro,
duced the Governor Mr.. Lewis
thanked the Governor for his efforts
along lines of diversification and ed.
ucation and told of what Tiff county
is doing in the way of providing bet
ter educational opportunities for the
boys and girls, also calling attention
to the fact that the Coastal Plain Elk
pertinent Station and South Georgis
A. & M. College are located here. Mr.
Lewis said South Georgia was send
ing only half as many boys to college
as North Georgia and believed that il
was because there had not been
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press., 1927-03-10

harvesting machinery where same is
not already available.
6. Provide revolving funds to II
nance this program where local banks
are unable to do so.
7. Help arrange through existing
agencies, self-supporting cooperative
community exchanges for assembling
grading, packing and quantity mar
keting of all surplus farm products
and make provision for cold storage
for perishables where same do not
now exist.
s. Broadcast throughout Georgia
and other sections of the United
States during and following cow-hog-
hen week the fact that Georgia is bas-
ically sound agriculturally; that her
landowners and farmers are succeed
ing and prospering wherever they are
following the cow-hog-hen program
diligently and sanely.
9. To bring to bear every influ.
ence of public sentiment in favor OF
new production credit system that
will make possible diversified ano
livestock farming program.
10. To use every influence to pro
vide the necessary financial support
for agricultural education from the
common schools up through the col
leges in order that the rural youth
of the state may be educated so that
they can successfully grapple with
and solve the increasingly complex
agricultural problems arising.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press., 1927-03-10

boys college conveniently located.
Before beginning his address Gov
ernor Walker took occasion to pay a
fine tribute to his good friend, the
late Judge W. B. Bennett, whom he
described as man of sterling char
acter and patriotism. The Governor
also thanked the people of Tifton for
their loyalty to him and for the fine
/ spirit of cooperation which the peo-
pie of Tiff county had shown toward
him-Tifton Gazette.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press., 1927-03-10

T. w. Green
D. F. Edwards
w. C. Helton
w. Raine
Lacey Ennis
w. M. Watkins
J. H. Dorminy
J. Horton Taylor
Ed Dorminy
G. R. Cooper
sS. G. Pryor, Sr.
Joel Wilcox
Jas. F. Davis
S. j. Walker
P. T.Craig
H. D. Vaughn
c. r. Adams
J. L. McCarty
R. I. Maffett
L. N. Chasteen
J. C. Glover
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press., 1927-03-10

the officers from Emanuel county
was legal, due to the wording of the
warrant, which was written by D. b.
Jackson, who is solicitor of the Soper-
ton city court and who has been ac-
tive in this investigation. The war
rant also was worded that any coro-
ner or sheriff in the state of Georgia
could make the arrest.
According to Sheriff Flanders, suf-
ficient evidence has been gathered
that he is certain will lead to a con-
viction and the arrests of two or three
others who are alleged to have been
involved in the flogging is momentar-
lily expected
When the men will be brought to
trial will depend upon how soon Mr..
Flanders will recover sufficiently to
give testimony. Mr.. Flanders is still
confined to his bed and is in high
ly nervous state as well as intense
pain. The floggers whipped him into
insensibility with a board or bar
rel stave and doctors say that if he
should recover his spine will be per-
manently injured. His back is mass
of bruises and decorations. The flog-
gers opened up an old wound from 3
pistol shot that Mr.. Flanders incurred
from Crosby Williams three years ago
and from which he has never recov-
cred.
Fought Whisky Ring
The shooting of Mr.. Flanders was
the outgrowth of the same fight that
is said to be responsible for his flog-
ging. He is known as fearless fight
er and has waged constant fight
against bootleg traffic in Treutlen
county ever since he has been in con-
troll of the paper.
As the result of one of these edito-
rials attacking the bootleggers, Mr..
Flanders was shot by Williams, who
was granted a pardon by Governor
Walker after only serving a part of
his sentence. When the hooded men
jerlled the editor from his car, the
night of Feb. 25, after hitting him
with their fists, one of the men said,
"You will write in your paper, will
you?" The editor then lost con-
sciousness and did not recover until
two hours later, when he climbed un-
der his steering wheel and made his
way to Soperton and his home, where
he has been confined ever since.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press., 1927-03-10

TRAVERSE JURORS DRAWN FOR
THE SECOND WEEK OF APRIL
TERM, 1927, BEN HILL SUPERIOR
COURT.
E. L. Peterson
H. J. Nipper
j. H. M. Young
w. o. Miller
Dewey Butler
W. M. Gentry
A. W. Knight
Perry Fitzgerald
H. NJ. Paulk
N. L. Coudriet
B. L. Coburn
Geo. Kratzer
A. Swanson
H. A. Adams
Walter S. Walker
H. F. Bowles
S. A. Morris
R. A. Smith
R. N. Mathis
w. C. Hancken
C. F. Bradshaw
]. w. Mclean
Wesley T. Young
Jim Dixon
w. M. Martin
E. M. Roberts
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press., 1927-03-10

POSTOFFICE EFFICIENCY
A letter was received here by
George Gray, Fretz Gerald, Ga"
Judging from the date on the en-
velope, the letter was never delayed
on account of its peculiar address.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press., 1927-03-10

TRAVERSE JURORS DRAWN FOR
THE FIRST WEEK OF APRIL
TERM, 1927, BEN HILL SUPERIOR
COURT.
J. H. Watson
F. E. Wyman
w. j. Morris
A. J. Swords
J. C. Wilson
w. B. Haynes, Jr.
B. H. Beall
Chester Strickland
Ted N. Dunn
R. V. Handley
j. A. Jones
C. M. Young
j. w. Mcdowell
". II. Odom
C. w. Wilson
J. D. Mclaughlin
J. P. Williamson
d. W. McCowen
w. N. Smith
W. T. Logan 4
J. d. Maddox
B. j. Lineberger
Drew W. Paulk
S. B. Bowers
]. K. Ashurst
]. w. Owens
u G lilac
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press., 1927-03-10

A local young man this week asked
father for his daughters hand in
marriage and when the father said
"no," the young man wanted to know
what was the matter with her.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press., 1927-03-10

J. C.. Chalker
R. E. Lee
H. C. Blanchard
Fred Astin -
r. H. Mckay
J. C. Boney
Wesley Gibbs
A. w. Kirkland
R. V. Stone
L. F. Bowling
T. J. Livingston
H. L. McLendon
Roy Swanson
Archie Walker
G. C. Walker
B. P. Watson
J. E. Brewer
S. F. Jordan
E. F. Bond
M. D. Robitzsch
W. C. McDermid
J. C. Walker
Willis Gibbs
Pearly Troup
O. L. Downing
J. D. Young
P. H. Spence
Fred Robitzsch
F. H. James
]. H. Stuart
J. H. Palmer
L. P. Morgan
T. ]. Copper
B. E. Stokoe
Y. M. Bowles
w. R. Dorminy
D. W. Garrison
W. U. Evans
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press., 1927-03-10
GRAND JURORS DRAWN
FOR APRIL TERM, 1927
BEN HILL SUP. COURT

w. A. Troup
C. B. Fellars
A. c.. Matthias
G. F. P. Dickson
C. H. Walters
N. E. Manley
c. B. Lee
C. T. Owens
H. C. Arlington
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press., 1927-03-10

Abe Kruger
w. L. Brown
S. E. Burns
Forrest Brewer
C. X. Pedrick
G. w. Talbot
]. M. Parker
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1927-06-09
R0WBOAT RACE
TO BE SUNDAY
Marathon Between Mainland,
Catalina Island, Attracts
Much Attention

Long Beach, Calf, June up
-Buffeting the breakers, which are
expected to pack thrills into the
start of the Long Beach-Santa
Catalina Island rowboat marathon,
probably will provide many duckings
for the three score entrants who
today were polishing off their
training for the 25-mile ocean race
Sunday.
The long ocean pull will start with
l6-foot r0wboats on the banks Of
the beach here, their prOws pointed
toward line of pounding surf that
may tumble both boats and hopes Of
victory for many of the contestants
at. the very outset of the race.
Prizes totafing $4,000 have been
hung up for the leaders in the chan
| mel row.
The passage Of the surf il. expect
ed to be the supreme test of race for
the three women entrants: Lottie
Moore Schoemmel Of New York
Martha Stager Of Portland, Oregon
and Marie Elizabeth Kroe Of Sar
| Pedro.
Two Australians today held The
lead in betting odds on the race
Major ]. Goodcell, now Of Los An,
! geles. worlds sculling champion, be
ing favored for fifst place, with F
II. Haeney, who formerly held tn.
] Australia title. favored for secont
4sOSA y, = :. -..--.-----7,-. -
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1927-06-09
JAMESTOWN 9
PLAYS STARS
Speedy Stutsman County Az
gregation Booked For
Game Here Sunday

Fans are looking forward to real
contest when the jamestown Inde-
pendents meet the prison team Sun
day.
The jamestown boys are just
reaching their stride, and in games
played to date have been able to find
the opposing pitcher for enough hits
to put goodly number Of games to
their credit.
1t will be interesting to see if this
Stutsman county nine is able to mas
ter the fast-going Stars. After meet
ing the team, which has been put in
to the field this season by the
jamestown Baseball association, the
Stars will have good knowledge Of
their strength.
The visiting team boasts of two
leading pitchers, Erickson and Scott,
with Murphy and Raugust to take
care of the receiving end. Langlois,
Court and Holland are expected to do
the heavy work for the Stars.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1927-06-09
CAPITOL CLUB
/ PLANS MATCH
Pairings Announced For Dig
nitaries' Tournament, to
u Re Saturday

Members of the Capitol Golfing
club will hold their second match
contest Of the season Saturday aft
ernoon, according to announcement
made today.
Twelve will take part. The con-
test will be between members of the
presidents team, headed by Martin
Se. assi e. een the W %as sgor
The pairings: olsnest vs.. sim,o o..
ing: Lynch vs.. Cave; LeFrance VS.,
'1rieks Ermatinger vs.. Bailey.
The last tournament was depart
mental, with the hail insurance de-
pertinent lined up against members
from other departments. The hail
insurauce department won.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1927-06-09
SHOP 9 BEATS
LODGE TEAM
Local Team Defeated, 3 to 0,
BY Mandan Northern Pa
cific Aggregation

BY a score of 3 to 0, the A. o. u. w.
nine lost to the Northern Pacific
Shopcraft team Of Mandan last night
in a game at Mandan.
The victory made it one apiece
fer the clubs, the A. O. U. VS. taking
the first game by score of to o.
In last nights game, B. Glein was
on the mound, while c. Kelly did the
receiving for the Bismarck nine. For
the Shopcrafts. Boehm and Frederick
composed the battery.
Motif is to be the A. O. u. WIS.
opponent Sunday at Moffit and Wash
burn has been booked for the fore
noon of July at Wildwood park.
The winner of the forenoon game is
to play picked team from the North
500 in the afternoon.
The box score of last nights game
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1927-06-09

things, bust up the ball game or
strike out. But Gehrig is liable to do
anything; slap one to right, left or
center when you least expect it,"
Columbia Lou furnished an exam
pie Of his versatility in helping the
Yankees to beat the White Sox in the
opening game Of their series here.
After following Ruth with home
run clout to the Babes right field
bleacher preserve, Gehrig came to bat
on his next turn and rammed hot
shot to left field while the defense
was concentrated on the other side.