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The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1927-03-31
Michael Colds Fiesta
Has In HOrtense Alden
Actress Worthy of 1t

Fiesta" the drama of Mexico by
Michael Gold, and the third produc-
ton of the New Playwrights The
atre, boasts an unusually large and
interesting cast. Notable among the
younger players in it, is Hortenso
Alden, who enacts the role Of
Guadalupe, young orphan, victim
of the Mexican revolution.
Miss Alden has had a long and
varied stage experience. Among the
recent productions in which she has
appeared are "Creoles" with Richard
Bennett, Ghosts" by the Actors
Theatre, "Arabesque" the Norman
Bel Geddes presentation, and numer-
Gus roles with the Theatre Guild.
Although Miss Alden accepts the
protection of the dominant male in
Fiesta" in real life, she is by her
own confession, rapid feminist"
II am very happy" she admits, ito
be living in generation, in which
women have come into their own,
That is as much true Of the COM
mercial world as it is in the realm of
arts. Certainly on the stage, the
triumphs of women have been so num-
erous and so great that they have
far eclipsed those of the men. And
in recent years, some of the outstand-
ing hits have been written by wo-
men. n
Women, clso, have contributed, the
large audiences for the more inteIli-
gent and thoughtful plays. They do
not come TO theatres with prepared,
bored attitudes, and are appreciable
Of the new and the stirring.p
Fiesta" in which she will appear,
opens at the Sind Street Theatre.
The DAILY WORKER has bought
out the house for the week of April
IL. Tickets are now on sale at the To-
cal office, 10S Fast 14th Street,
Phone Stuyvesant 1884.
The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1927-03-31
Flood and Famine in
China to Save Millions

thousand peasants are on the job at
that point.
The whole repair job this year will
cost approximately three and half
millions. The work will be done by
local, peasant labor, working at very
low pay, twenty cents day, just
enough for food. 1t is because the
peasants and villages know what is
at stake that it is possible to do the
repairs for three and half millions,
Mr.. Sun explained yesterday. The
flood last year left the dykes in an
appalling condition. There are a
score or more places that must be
repaired
10000 Volunteers On The Job
But the call for labor has had an
immediate response. Seventy thou
sand volunteers are now working in
frenzied haste, knowing that the time
is short between now and the coming
of the floods Thirty thousand more
are to be called, Mr.. Sun Fo stated
yesterday, and they will be gathered
in day.
But even if we beat the floods,
Hupeh will not be safe from the
threat of famine" he stated. "These
repairs are purely temporary make
shifts. The problem of floods along
the Yangtze and the Han cannot be
adequately solved until many times
three and half millions are spent. 1t
involves work on gigantic scale, the
regulation of the whole Yangtze
river system.
'But the present repairs viii give
US breathing spell. The dykes will
be fixed so that they will hold until
we can start work on the big plan.
These repairs should have been done
long ago. The situation has been be-
coming more and more acute. The
peasants are right in saying we
came just in time. This year would
have meant a disaster on such a
scale that it challenges comprehen-
sion"
Floods Due to Neglect
When asked the cause Of the dis
astrous flood of last year, Mr. Sun
Fo said that it was partly the I'M
usual torrent of water that came
down from the uplands, but it was
partly due to neglect. Nothing has
been done on these important dykes
for years, except local tinkering by
the desperate peasants. Adequate re-
pairs meant money and organization,
and all the money and organization
of the former tupans of Hupeh and
Human have gone into armies. So
year by year, the dykes, upon which
the lives of the peasants depend,
were allowed to fall into worse dis
repair.
This apparently meant nothing to
the warlords," said Mr.. Sun Fo, "But
it means great deal to the Kuomin-
tang. Down in Canton last year, we
knew of the flood on the Yangtze,
we knew that unless rapid repairs
were undertaken, nothing on earth
could save Hupeh and Human this
year. Flood is more implacable en-
envy than an army"
This is a part of the fighting
front of Nationalist China" he con-
cluded.s ITO the east and the north,
we are Kidding China of the curse of
militarism. Here on the Yangtze,
we are fighting to hold the devastat-
ing floods at bay"
The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1927-03-31
The Letter-Box
Remember Ruthenberr in Alabama.

Editor, Daily Worker:-I have read of the passing
on" of my friend and Comrade c. f. Ruthenberg We
have had many things in common--yes.
Both of us joined the socialist party the same time Both
Of disciples of good old Robert Bandlow-at that
time editor of the Cleveland Citizen--an dealist
dreamer OF the things to come. Many a time did we
stand In wrapt attention listening to Max Hays explain
his theories OF socialism at the Square in Cleveland
Soon young Ruthenberg 1--WE called him Ruthy them
pleasure to introduce him the audience from the box
never became speaker many of the boys did
who coined" at that time.
We met and had good talk for the last time in some
Jewish hall on E. 55th St., Central Ave. in Ceve-
andthe tall, handsome frail looking boy Of 1909 had
become rather corpuent Among other things
remarked on his physical condtion-he smiled that wry
ndugent smile.
Dr. j. J. Scholtcs. Huntsville. Ala
The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1927-03-31
SEND IN YOUR LETTERS

The DAILY WORKER is anxious to receive letters
from its readers stating their views the issues
fronting the labor movement. II is hope to de-
velop Letter Box" department that will be of wide
interest to all members of The DAILY WORKER family
Send in your letter today to "The Letter Box" The
DAILY WORKER 33 First street. New York City.
The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1927-03-31
Old watchmen Killed.

ATLANTIC CITY, N. j., March 30.
William Gaskill, 72 years old,
Waterman at local coal yard, was
found unconscious during fire in
shack in which small coal stove had
overturned. He died at noon yester-
dav
The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1927-03-31

1872 25,747
(From the official publication Of
the Moscow Department Of Educa-
ton, 1920
The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1927-03-31

Num- Quar-
Kind OF Institutions Der tered
Homes of normal type "a 1928
Special homes, observa-
ton centres special
backward, hayward 16 2.415
Special homes for ply
sically handicapped,
deaf, blind, epileptics,
feeble-minded, etc. IS PISS
Open-air forest schools,
etc. II t124
Isolation camps for
children with tuber-
culosis, eye and skin
diseases II 500
6: Dormitories for
young workers 16 SAT
Z; Central and district
workshops II 4,437
s: Working Communes % 1898
Children's overnight
shelters also connected
with the permanent
homes 1 100
1872 25,747
(E'ror,n tho official Y,t,hlicatton -
The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1927-03-31

uJhS PlObAClilS' OnueT MIN were
placed Chinese engineers. Recently
a foreign engineer, Mr.. o. J. Todd
who has been in charge OF engineer.
ing work for the international Fam
inc Relief Commissio", was employed
as supervising engineer.
at is a close race, this race against
flood and famine" said Mr.. Sun Fc
in an interview yesterday, "but we
believe we will win. We have start
ed late, but we are working overtime
We must erect temporary barricades
before high water comes. Half the
province is at stake and the lives OF
ten million people"
Save Rich Rice District.
The region that is to be saved is
the rich rice-producing district along
the Yangtze, above Hankow, and
along the Han, the river that enters
the Yangtze at Hankow, and that
gives the city its name.
There are two places which are be.
ing given particular attention. Above
the city on the Han, last years tor.
rents broke thru the dykes built
thirty years ago by the Viceroy
Chang Chi-tung. 1t is this break
that threatens the city of Hankow
The second bad break is at the Chieh
Wan Dyke, above Bankow on the
Yangtze, where repairs, costing
$s22.0O0. are under way. Twenty
New Britain herald., 1927-03-21
On Hunger Strike When
 Separated From Chums

Chicago, March 21.-lP-Rather than be separated from his bosom companions. Charles Duschowski, killer. has gone on hunger strike 10 compel authorities in the Joliet to allow him to rejoin the two cell mates involved with him in recent escape attempt.
 Another killer. Walter Scholl, confessed slayer of his two small children, also has gone on hunger strike at Gary, Ind. at least until his wife. whom he says he still loves, comes to him.
 Sergeant McCanna had this 10 say regarding DuschoWski: The food is there for him and if he prefers starving rather than hanging he can have his choice
New Britain herald., 1927-03-21

qUirei concessions. These foreign concessions are grouped in the in ternational settlement, with the ex- ceptlon ot the French concession. which IS q separate unit.
 There is a large foreign invest ment al Shanghai, Americans being interested particularly in industrial pterprises. The numerous Ameri- can owned factories in Shanghai in clUde tanueries, chemical factories, automobile and tobacco concerns and various other branches of inter- national trade. These establishments. AS large employers of native labor. have been much affected by the re- cent strike activities.
 The native town of Shanghai is rather small. enclosed by q wall, and has narrow, dirty streets. But the city has far outgroWn II. on the north is the international settlement, which has been surrounded with harhad wire since the foreign powers concentrated forces to protect it from invasion by the Chinese sol diers of either side in the present struggle.
 The nationalist troops which en- tered the Chinese section of the city this morning were plain clothes forces, known as the nationalist army behind the enemy lines The main southern force was still a few miles from the city.
 The nationalist flag is flying over the post office and nearly all the Chinese shops. The French authorI- ties are erecting harbed wire bar rieTs across the few streets not yet harricaied, bordering on the in- ternatlonal settlement.
 A Japanese naval landing party is uatroIling the bunl.
New Britain herald., 1927-03-21
Goes to Jail Rather
 Than Pay Fine of S10O

Orange, Mass, March 21.--fPA- J. F, Reynolds, 7S, a retired shoe manufacturer and large property owner. went to jail today when he refused 10 pay a fine of Sl00 for possessing and displaying obscene literature. Under the law he will spend 200 days in jail if he persists in his refusal to pay. Reynolds re- gently received letter attacking him In which vile and obscene terms were used. He placed the letter on display in a window Of vacant block he owns. This led 10 bis arrest.
New Britain herald., 1927-03-21
ONE DEAD, THREE HURT,
 IN FIRE ON BARGES
Damages to Lighters Afre in Bos. ton Harbor Amounts to
 About SiO,OOO.

Boston, March q LEp = One man, Arthur Greenleaf of Trevett, Me, lost his life, three Were seriously injured and two others were GU. and bruised as the result Of fire carly today on three steam barSes, the Noble, Maxwell and Eureka. at the East Boston wharf of the Bos- ton Sand and Gravel company. A man with his clothing afiame was seen leaping over the side of the Eureka but it was not until his body was recovered several hours later that it was identified as that of Grcenleaf, fireman on the light CT. The medical examiner said that the severe burns would have caused death even had he been rescued rom the water.
 Lieut.. Joseph Donovan of En- zine No. g fractured his spine when he fell through hatch on the Maxwell. Cook Peter Peddel of the Maxwell and Arthur l.. Max well of Boothbay Harbor. Me. fire man on the Eureka, were seriously burned when they were trapped in their quarters below decks. Ladder men Leo Murphy and Allan F. Mcintyre were treated for cuts and bruises.
 The cause and point of origin of the fire were unknown. Because the wharf is in close proximity to the storage tanks Of the Mexican Pe- troleum Oil company tireboats as well as land engines were sum- moned. Damage 10 the lighters did not exceed S10,00o.
New Britain herald., 1927-03-21
COLORED PEOPLE. ORGANIZE

AllS 4SeN T.lls idlu NelldTe dSSU- citation, a colored organization for the improvement of conditions in the social. political and industrial fields for colored people has chosen for it's president, Tom Reid Law renee Of 1S1 Main street.
 The president is graduate of Morris Brown university school Of arts. student of the Boston uni vcrsity law school and president of the Dunbar Wheatly Literary so- ciety of New Britain. Jackson Thompson, Exalted Ruler of the Hollywood Lodge of Improved Benevolent Protective Order Of the Elks Of the World. together with Charles Morehead Grand Chancel- Tor of the k. of r. of Connecticut; studied the present conditions and from their conclusions. the organi- zation was formed.
 The association will meet every first and third Saturday evening of the month at the "Union," 29 Pearl street,
New Britain herald., 1927-03-21
City Items

Miss Katherine sincko of sa6 south Main street spent the week end with friends in Boston.
 Stanley Women's Relief corps will hold it's regular meeting in Judas hall Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock.
 Phoenix Temple Of Honor will meet at 7:l5 o'clock Wednesday eve ming at Veg. hall. The advanced time is due to the public entertain ment which is to follow.
 Clarence II. Maxon will be a candidate for reelection as coun- eilmen from the first ward. Mir. MaNon is completing his second term. having entered the council in 1928.
 Chairman William IT. Judd Of the republican town committee has an nounced April l a. the date for the G. 0. P. primary. Unless contests develop the primary will be held at headquarters.
 Boys giving their names as Frank kula of 1S6 smith street, and Frank Nlckoloskl of 3S Gold street, were taken into custody by the po- lice Of Pelham Manor. N. Y. on suspicion, according to word received by the local police early Sunday morning.
 A son was born at New Britain General hospital yesterday to Mr. and Mrs. Frank Tuite Of 52S stan ley street.
 A girl whose name is said to be Hardakis of II Oak stree. was struck and slightly injured by an automobile driven by Dennis Me Mahon of 15 Stratford road, yester- day afternoon. on North street. ac- cording to McMahon's report to the police.
New Britain herald., 1927-03-21
NEW BRITAIN POLICE.
 RUN FOUL 0F LAW
Cop Held for Drunken Driving and Another for Speeding
Special 70 The Herald


 Plainvil,e, March 2i.-Llswellya II. Esau Of 52 Camp street. New Britain, supernumerary police man on the New Britain force. was arrested here Saturday afternoon on charge Of driving while under the Influence Of liquor. His car at tracted the attention Of Constable Fred Callen and State Officer Fleths as it s"erved along East Main street at 35 miles an hour on a fiat tire. The officers stopped Esau and placed him in the town lookup. Bonds were set at sI50 by Jus tice Merritt O. Ryder. These were furnished yesterday and Esau was released, His trial will be held to- night.
 Chief Of Police w. c. Hart said today that no action would be talk en by the New Britain department until after ESau's trial If he is con- Nicted he will be suspended
New Britain herald., 1927-03-21
?. 0. $. of A. to Attend
 Meeting in Waterbury

The members of Washington camp, No g, P. O. s. of A.. will at tend the second of a series Of union meetings Wednesday evening under the auspices Of Camp IS of Water bury. Camp 9 degree team will candidates selected from camps throughout the state. It is expect ed that about 40 members will make the trip and will leave the hall at PIT Main street at 6:45 ?. m.
New Britain herald., 1927-03-21
W0onsocket Man Dies
 After Auto Accident

Woonsocket, E. l., March 2l.-lP, Emile Emond Of this city died to- day from q fracture of the skull re q telegraph pole on the Manvi.le road last night. Sylvio Martin, driver Of the car, was held in S. 000 bonds on charge of man. slaughter for hearing on March 51.
 Martin and Elzea Plasse. also in the car were only slightly hurt.
New Britain herald., 1927-03-21
Long Distance Walker
 Now Has Appendicitis

Asheyille, \. C, March 21.-tPt- stricken with appendicitis, Mrs. Charles !lutchins of Burnsvile. who had planned to walk to Asheville iorty-,hree miles, March 25 Tn con- petition against long distance walk ing records held by Miss Elcanore Sears of Boston. today cancelled her hike until later in the summer. Mrs iiutchins was stricken Friday while on a twenty mile training iaunt.
New Britain herald., 1927-03-21
MRS. ROGERS GOES ON TRIAL TODAY
 ACCUSED OF FIRING EMPTY HOUSE

mer stenographer in the office Of Dan Moody before he was elevated from attorney general to governor of Texas. won continuance in Hays county on the bank robbery charge because of the critical illness of Ter husband. Otis Rogers. Rogers is a material witness and an attorney. who left his bed al Amarillo, Texas, 10 go to Austin. where the girl lived, to defend her.
New Britain herald., 1927-03-21

Georgetown. Tex, March q [Pl- Rebecca Bradley Rogers, former University Of Texas coed, who is under bond pending trial in Hays county on a charge of robbing the Bula, Texas, bank, is to so on trial here today on a charge of arson In connection with the burning of q vacant residence in Round Rock. Williamson county. Texas.
 Recently the young woman, for
New Britain herald., 1927-03-21

warshi9s to the great port to protec. their nationals in the event of trouble developing should the south crners capture the city or in case ot other happenings which might en- danger foreign lives or property.
 Before the end CT February Fl. warWsAips ot five foreign countries were anchored in the WhanSpoo river ready for action if necessary 70 project foreigners. Five ot the vessels arriving early were American.
 The foreign forces now at Shans- Aai to protect the international set tlemont from any possible invasion totals about 2o.ooo men. There are about 10000 British, about 5000 Japanese available for shore duty, and the United States has l,Sg0 marines and 1,o05 blue5achcts on hand. h addition there is a loca. volunteer force, composed Of foreign residents.
 The defense Of Shanghai by the northern Chinese armies was merely l phase Of the struggle to stem the Conqutrins sweep of the nationalist armies Of the Cantonese government, whose capital now is at fiankow. lIrsr Marshal sun ChuanE- Fang, ruler ot Ktangsu province. un5vr- took the task. but his forces cru!u- pied letore the northward drive of rAc nationalists, coupled with deigc- tons in his ranks, attributed to Na- tlouallst propaganda.
 Chang to the Rescue.
 As Sun Chuan-Fang faded out ot the picture, General Chang Tsuns- Chang, shantung leader came down from the far north 10 the rescue. The Nauonalists quickly put him in difficulties by hankins Shanghai toward the north, cutting in toward Chang Tsung- Chans's lengthy lines of communication with Shantng. Then they launched q drive from both the southwest and northwest.
 The capture Of Shanghai has hard ly been major military action. The characteristic Chinese maneuver Of settling campaigns by agreements and alliances instead of decisive bat ties has figured largely.
 The natonahsts also have done much boring from within at shan tung, as in other sectors of their steady advance against the allied forces representing the Picking gov ernmont, As he nationalist troops approached, agitators became active among the workers at Shanghai. The strike at Shanghai in February vas attributed to Cantonese agita- tors. l. was quallcd largely by the drastic method of summarily be- heading anyone caught acitating for the strike. Nevertheless the asita tors continued busily tomentins in dustrial disorders as the struggle for possession of the city continued.
 China'S Biggest Port.
 Shanghai. Paris Of the Orient" is Chiua's biggest pot. and eighth largest in the world. some reference works list it as China's largest city, placing the population Of the Shans- hai area at more than 1,5oo,ooo.
 Over 5000 American,
 It has a foreign colony of 3T,75S of shom more than 5000 are Amer icans. The cosmopolitan foreign population has increased rapidly since the port was opened to British i trade in 1S42, under the treaty of Ranking. after which the United States. France and other nations ac-
New Britain herald., 1927-03-21
i. o. Fl. TO HOLD EASTER BALL

John r. quinn Is chairman of a commvtee of Rev. w. A. Harty branch, A. c. Fl. to conduct a ball at the Y. NJ. T. A. X E. society hall, Easter Monday night. Associ- ated with him on the com mittee are: Philip Mckeon, Thomas D. Donlan, John J. Mangan, William Campbell, Thomas Merron, Law renee r. Mansan and Charles Me Carthy.
New Britain herald., 1927-03-21
Zajkowski Held for Speeding

Henry Zajkowshi or 73 Miller street, a local supernumerary po- liceman. will be in West Hartford town court this evening on the charge of speeding. Motorcycle Po- liceman keene of West Hartford having followed him into New Britain Saturday afternoon.
 According to the West Hartford officer, Zajkowski was driving at the rate Of 50 miles an hour. Zaikow- ski is a carpenter and was return ing from work when notified of the alleged offense.
New Britain herald., 1927-03-21
RAINS IN WEST

Chicago, March 21.-tP-More rain and snow was the offering on the first day of spring for the cen tral west where many rivers and creeks already were running flood high as result of heavy weekend precipitation.
New Britain herald., 1927-03-21
EXCHANGE CLUB MEETING

The New Britain Exchange club will hold it's regular weekly meeting tomorrow evening at o'clock at the Eurritt hotel. F. l.. Fay of the south Congregational church will address the gathering on the sub iect My Trip Through the West" The lecture will he illustrated.
New Britain herald., 1927-03-21
Dennis Denies He Was
 Ordered to Help Diaz

Washington. March 2l.-tPl- Flat denial that he had ever been instructed by the state department to work for the designation of Adolfo Diaz as president of Nicara- qua, was made here today by Lawrence Dennis, formerly Ameri- can charge ill Managua.
New Britain herald., 1927-03-21
STORE RJfRGJARJZED

The police are Investigating q re- port by Albert Martin that his store at l05 Myrtle street was entered and between Slo and Sl5 taken from the cash register. He discovered the loss late yesterday afternoon.
New Britain herald., 1927-03-21
FIGHTING BREAKS
 OUT IN SHANGHAI

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New Britain herald., 1927-03-21
Foreign Powers Active

When the defense of Shanghai be-
 gan to falter before the nationalist ladvance early this year. the foreign powers started moving troops and
New Britain herald., 1927-03-21

.icinity. One foreign constable was
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-02-18

to meet the conditional offer of the
General Education Board to give
$3.50. 900 toward a 100000 endowment
for the Medical School.
The generous gift of Mr.. Rosen-
valid, officials of the university be-
Iieve, will make it an easy thing to
accomplish the ultimate goal of the
endowment drive. Already $151, 900
has been collected from teachers,
students, alumni and friends of the
institution.
Towards medical school is the only
"class A" Medical School in the
United States, with a single excep-
ton. specializing in the training Of
coIored men and women. 1t has been
in existence since 1862, and from the
medical. dental and pharmaceutical
more than $500 students
have graduated.
new Medical School building Is
now in process of construction. and
will cost. when completed and AIDE
quately equipped. $500 900. All this
money is in sight except a remaining
$50. 900 for equipment. Howard Uni
versity thus is within $124.O00 of II
new 81 10000 medical plant. II was
announced. 1t is for the rounding out
of this important phase II the uni
versity's work that Mr.. Rosenwald
has made his challenge to friends Of
Howard