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The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1927-02-14
Fine Speakers Ready
For Harlem Meeting;
Problems of Negroes

Negro workers who come to the
American Negro Labor Congress
meeting Tuesday night will hear
some good speakers. Lovett Fort
Whiteman, field organizer Of the
congress will speak, and so will
John Ballam, chairman of the pro-
gressive textile conference. Glenn
Darlington, one Of the student dele
cation to Russia will tell Of life
there in various phases, and there
will be literary program, in which
Mike Gold. editor of the New
Masses, will read some of his lat
est works.
The meeting is held at 5 p. M,
at A. NJ. +. M. u. church COM
munity house, Isl West 136th st.
The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1927-02-14
PALACE.

Vera Gordon and Co., in "Her
Triumph" one-act comedy by Edgar
Allan Woolf and William Siegel; Will
Oakland; Hal Sicily, with Peggy
Hope and Eunice Sauvain; Jimmy
Savo, with Joan Franza; Gordon Bos-
tock's Haunted" with Florence
Crowley and William Wilson; Pat
Henning and Co.; Whitley, with Ed
Ford; Joe Fanton and Co.
The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1927-02-14
BROADWAY GOSSIP

The Civic Repertory Players will
give five plays at their theatre on
14th Street this week. Tonight and
Wednesday matinee, they will present
"The Master Builder; Tuesday,
Thursday and Saturday nights,
Grade Song; Wednesday night,
"Three Sisters; Friday night, "John
Gabriel Borlman"; Saturday matinee
Twelfth Night"
The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1927-02-14
Young Workers League
Will Have Spring Dance
In Bronx, on March &c

Saturday evening, March &c, the
Bronx section of the Young Workers
League will give a spring dance and
entertainment at 1347 Boston Road,
Bronx. Keep this date open. We ask
all sympathetic organizations not to
arrange any affirs on this date
Bronx Section Y. w. L. Arrangements
Committee.
The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1927-02-14
VAUDEVILLE THEATRES
MOSS BROADWAY.

The Broadway vaudeville program
this week will include: Charles With
ers and company in "Withers Op'ry";
William and Elsa Newell; Frank
Stafford and Company; The Dancing
Cyclones; and the Wages.
The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1927-02-14
Young Workers Will
Dance on Valentine
Night in Cleveland

CLEVELAND. - Cleveland young
workers viii come together in gala
Valentine dance on Feb. 20, at the
/. o. 0. F. Hall, Superior Avenue and
East 123d Street, at Z p. m. The hall
has an excellent floor, and one Of
the finest union jazz orchestras in
the city will assure all who come one
Of the best times in their lives. Adj
mission 80 cents. Refreshments will
be served. Under auspices of the
Young Workers unist)
League.
Roll in the Subs For The DAILY
WORKER.
The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1927-02-14
Y. w. L. Gives Dance.

A ball and dance will be held by
the Young Workers (Commumst)
League, District 2, Saturday, Feb. 10,
at Harlem Casino.
The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1927-02-14

The British Committee, co-operat-
ing in the Actors Fund of America
$1,500,000 endowment campaign, will
give an all-British benefit perform
ance Sunday, February 81, at the I'M
perial Theatre.
The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1927-02-14
BOND HOUSE TELLS HOW EMPLOYE
STOCK OWNERSHIP FOOLS WORKERS
Profit Sharing" Not Pushed Among Clerks
Because They Have Little Organization to Fear
(By ROBBERY W. DUNN. Federated Press)

ownership loyalty
and contentment still growing States.
250,to 400 ownership operation Possibly
threequaer of million workers taken
share stock Of the nstamen
The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1927-02-14

Clarence barrow, noted GRIM
inal lawyer, of Chicago, has be-
come interested in the case of
George Miers, IS, above, held at
Mobile, Ala, for deportation to
Italy following a trip to the
United States from Naples as a
stowaway on an oil tanker. As
the boy says that he has brother
somewhere in the United States
barrow believes that he NAV
have been born in this country
and that he may have been kid
mapped and taken to italy.
The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1927-02-14
HIPPoDRoME.

Harden, assisted by James Collins
and James Vickery; Modena's
"Flashes of Art" with Julia Steger
and Rosita; The Three Sailors;
Kharum; Joe Young and Co.; Four
Radings.
The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1927-02-14

"The Snowman" a new musical
comedy written by Paul Gerard
Smith, Dave Stamper and Joe Laurie,
Jr., will be put into rehearsal next
week.
The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1927-02-14

"In Abraham's Bosom" will move
after all. Paul Green's dramatic play
will be transferred from the Prov
incetown Playhouse to the Garrick
Theatre tonight.
The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1927-02-14

"Spread Eagle" new play by
George Brooks and Walter Lister, Jed
Harris's newest production, is being
staged by George Abbott.
The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1927-02-14

The published version of BROAD
way" which Jed Harris is presenting
at the Broadhurst, will be published
by George H. Doran and Company.
The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1927-02-14

Below the Line,' by Chester
DeVonde and Kilbourn Gordon, has
been put into rehearsal by Mr.. Cor
don. The play opens out of town in
two weeks.
The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1927-02-14

Jules Verne's michael Strogoff''
is being held over at the Cameo
Theatre for another week.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-05-06
Percale Band { "a
Aprons, 4 for. y n

In neat prints and checks; cut full
and neatly trimmed with rickrack
braid Come in light grounds of blue,
tan. black, lavender, rose ard green.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-05-06

These are of jersey, satinette, woods.
poiret twills and flannel; in small
sizes mostly all remarkable values.
In broken sizes from 16 to AZ.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-05-06

A very special purchase of smart new
summer dresses at a great saving. In
Guided are fiat crepes, georgettes and
prints in % charming styles; new
spring colorings; sizes 16 to As.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-05-06
Sale OF 5000
Turkish Towels

AT 7 FOR $1-l 5psyn w Of a
colored towel in gold or blue; size
16x32
AT 6 FOR ST heavy 'l' aonsie
thread towels; in size 1895.
AT z FOR G1-1Sx36-ipch tow
y } 1l els; h avy
double thread weave; full bleached.
AT4 FOR SIS n 9 s 3 ss so1 Al
white, heavy double thread towels.
AT . FOR c1-Heavy towels
- ~ Qx with wide JAG
guard weave borders in blue, rose
and gold.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-05-06
50-Inch Drapery
Damask, Yard.

In several good designs and colors;
wide enough to split for side drapes;
very unusual values.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-05-06

Jack and Jill union suits are cool and
durable; made Of fine soft pin check
nainsook; taped neck; drop seat
style; bloomer knee for girls: straight
leg for boys. First qualities; sizes 2
to IL years.
Evening star., 1927-05-10
Featuring a Carload Sale OF Liuing Room Suites
In The Palais Royal ''Annex''
Pay Nothing Down---for 80 Days!

Choice Of Six Color Combinations
at One Remarkably LoU Sale Price!
You probably haven't run across an offering like
this beforc-or you would certainly have taken
advantage of it! A distinctive two-pece suite
that you will thoroughly enjoy from the mo-
ment it becomes part of your home; and you
will continue to enjoy throughout many years
of service!
Six Charming Color Combinations in All
The two handsome pieces-a long settee and
Cogswell chair-are luxt1rously beautiful with
their coverings of rich three-tone Jacquard We
lour--are the "last word in comfort, with their
reversible spring cushions!
Pay Nothing Do,on
PALAIS ROYAL FURNITURE Ann
Evening star., 1927-05-10

Sheer, dainty curtains of white
or ecru tones-with colored ruff
fles; valance and tiebacks to
match. Also plenty of solid
colors. In fact, wonderful as
sortment!
Evening star., 1927-05-10

and make payments on furniture and
housefurnishings in easy amounts each
month. During May no down payment
need be made on all such purchases.
Evening star., 1927-05-10

A mattress that we sell in great
numbers at $2l.50-the regular
price! Well made of all layer felt
guaranteed not to lump or knot.
Serviceable covering of striped or
art ticking.
PALAIS ROYAL-Bedding--F
Evening star., 1927-02-05
Ordered Here for Duty.

Col William R. Gibson, Quartermas-
ter Corps, stationed at Atlanta, Ga,
has been ordered to this city for duty
in the office of the QuartermaSter
General Munitions Building.
Evening star., 1927-02-05
700 DUE TO ATTEND
REALTORS BANQUET
c. G. Hiett, President of National,
Will Be Principal Speaker at
March 26 Affair.

C. c. Hiett, president of the Ma
tional Association of Real Estate
Boards, which represent nearly 700
cities throughout the United States
and Canada, will be principal speaker
at the annual banquet of the Wash.
ington Real Estate Board to be held
in the New Willard Hotel March 26.
The local boards committee. under
the craftsmanship of A. H. Lawson, Is
preparing for an assembly of approx
mately 700 persons. This is indicated
by the demand for tickets, which has
become very large since the announce
ment of the banquet approximately
week ago. One of the features of the
banquet will be an elaborate entertain
ment program. Practical souvenirs
will be given.
A meeting of the banquet commit
tee will be held Tuesday at $3.50 pm.
Preparations now are being made
by the various committees for the din
ner, and it is expected invitations Will
be mailed soon to members of Con-
gress and high local and Federal Gov
ernment officials.
Those in charge of the banquet are;
A. H. Lawson, chairman: r. owen
Edmonston, FL Tudor Morsell. Cyrus
Simmons, Howard A. Schladt, John
A. Brickley, James F. Salkeld, Edward
J. Kyle, Joseph A Petty, Joseph ID.
Sullivan, Milton F.. Schwab, Albert r..
Landvoigt, Theodore NJ. Judd, Lansing
Walk, John Saul, l.. G.. Leigh, Z. II.
Hillegist, Earl L. farrell, Waverly ".
Taylor, Harry A. Wasser. Earl NJ.
Macintosh, Wilmot w. Trew, M. X.
Candy and Ben T. Webster.
Evening star., 1927-02-05
Master sergt. Armstrong Retires.

Having completed 80 years active
service in the Army, Master Sergt
Joseph Armstrong. 9th Field Artillery,
at Fort, Hoyle, Maryland, has been
placed on the retired list on his. own
application.
Evening star., 1927-02-05
FORD GETS ANOTHER YEAR
TO DEMOLlSH SHIPS
Difficulty in Towing so From Nor
folk Wins Extension-Bid
for q. s. Line Rejected.

The Shipping Board extended for
one year, the time in which Henry
Ford is required to demolish the 1873
steel cargo ships he purchased from
the Government in 1925.
Fifty ships are at Norfolk, and Mr..
Ford gave as his reasons for the ex-
tension the difficulty in towing these
vessels to Detroit and the, delay in
manufacture of machinery for the
scrapping.
Rejection of proposals to operate the
United States Line made jointly by j.
H. Winchester & Co., Inc, and Gibbs
Bros, Inc, OF New York, was an
nounced yesterday by the board.
The offer was to operate the Levi
athan and the four other ships be-
tween New York and European ports
on contract basis of / Il per cent of
the gross operating revenue. Rejec-
ton was on the Recommendation Of
President Dalton of the Emergency
Fleet Corporation, present operator of
the lines for the Government.
Evening star., 1927-02-05
WOMAN SHOT TO DEATH
IN HOME; SUITOR SOUGHT
Sister Says She Saw Man Standing
Over PROSTATE Form "Pump-
ing Lead"

Jessie Stuart Nelson, colored, 26
years old, was shot to death last night
in an upstairs room at her home, 1851
Sherman avenue.
Police are searching for Malcolm
Howard, colored, 40 years old, who is
accused of the killing.
The dead woman's sister told police
she saw Howard, a, suitor of the slain
woman, standing over her prostrate
form and pumping lead into her"
She ran to spread the alarm and when
she returned Howard had fed, she
said. He left his hat in the room
Six shots were fired and all took ef-
feet. Two were through the head and
others in different parts of the body.
Death probably was instantaneous
Detectives Darnall, Keck and Thomp-
son and police of the eighth precinct
are investigating.
Evening star., 1927-02-05
JANUARY BUILDING
SHOWS INCREASE
Decline in Residential Con-
struction More Than Offset
by Apartment Projects.

The report of building operations in
the District of Columbia for the month
of January, which has just been sub
mitted to Assistant Engineer Com
missioner Whitehurst by Col. John w.
Oehmann. building inspector, shows
slight increase over December in the
total value of projects started.
At the same time the report shows
a continued decline in the construc-
ton of residences and an increase in
apartment construction.
The total value of January opera
tions were set at SO, 2,905, ,755, as opposed
to 2,S46,3 $40 for December. The num-
Der of homes built, the report states
was I41, a decline from 154 reported
for December. Construction of seven
arartment buildings, at total cost of
s; 1856, 900 was started in January, this
being the largest single class of opera
tions.
The following table shows the num-
her of permits issued in January, char
acter of operations. value, ETC.:
Evening star., 1927-02-05
INSTALL MONUMENT BARS
Workmen Put in First of Guards
in Upper Windows.

The first of the bars for the windows
at the top of the Washington Monu-
ment have been completed and are be-
ing put in place today to ascertain
their practicability. If found satisfac-
tory, they will be followed by the
manufacture OF seven other sets. The
bars are built into frame which can
be removed at night when the shut.
ters are closed.
The bars are curved outward. so
that people may lean and look out of
the windows and get every view they
desire. The construction Of these bars
was determined upon after recent sui
cides by jumping from the windows
Evening star., 1927-02-05
BRITISH RAIL RATES CUT.
American Tourists Requests Basis
of Fare Reduction.

LONDON. February R).-In re-
sponse to requests made in behalf of
American tourists, all the British rail-
ways yesterday agreed to q reduction
of 25 per cent in fares for circular
tours of England, Scotland and Wales
for the months of May to October, in
elusive.
The concession will apply to tourists
of all nationalities.
Evening star., 1927-02-05
PADDOCK ON BREWERY.
Three-Fourths of Building Ordered
Closed.

NEWARK, N. j., February LP.--
Three-fourths Of a brewery situated at
Baltimore and Missouri avenues, At
lantic City, has been ordered padlocked
by Federal Judge Runyon. The sec
tion ordered padlocked was operated
by manufacturer of cereal bever-
ages. The remaining section is an ice
plant.
ing four times last wear
Evening star., 1927-02-05
LORNA DOONE HELD MYTH.
BIackmore Novel Founded on Yarn,
Historian Says.
.ExMooR. England, February 5 /

.ExMOOR, England, February CP).
Lorna Doone never lived and Rich
ard ID. Blackmore's celebrated ro-
nance of that name was founded on
a myth, says A. G. Bradley, noted
English historian.
Mr. Bradleys findings indicate that
about a century ago a Mr. Mundy,
vicar of Lynton. in Devon, heard an
old country yarn about a family Of
outlaws living on Exmoor. 1t i'm
pressed him so much that he made a
story out of 1t and had the village
school children copy it as an exercise.
Some copies made by the children
still exist, and one enterprising guide
book writer incorporated the story in
his work. Presumably. Mr.. Black
more got the idea of the novel from
the guide book
Evening star., 1927-02-05
RUSSIAN FLYERS EXPLAIN.
Tell Polish Officers They Tired of
Soviet and Fled.

WARSAW, Poland, February Op).
Two military aviators who We're ap-
pretended and brought to Warsaw by
the Polish authorities after landing on
Polish soil yesterday told officers they
were Russians. They said their names
were Kim and Timoszczuk, and that
they were officers of the 21st Infantry
Regiment of the Russian Soviet army.
The two adVenturers said that while
their regiment was on duty with the
kiev garrison they became tired of
the Bolshevist regime, stole plane
and fed by air. They came down in
Volhynia
Evening star., 1927-02-05
WORK PROGRESSES
ON PRESS BUILDING
Construction Is TWo-Thirds
Complete - Nearing
Eleventh Story.

Construction of the National Press
Club Building at Fourteenth and f
streets on the site Of the old Ebbitt
now is two-thirds completed, from
the standpoint of the total time re
quired for its building, and by March
5 the rapidly rising steel framework
win reach the eleventh story level,
engineers report.
The mammoth proportions of this
structure which covers A. 500 square
feet of land and which is designed to
reach a History height. already are
looming up, transforming the perspec-
tive of F street and Fourteenth street.
Framework Completed.
The framework Of the theater por-
ton of the building has been COM
pleted and decoration and equipment
Of the playhouse win begin in the next,
few days, together with finishing the
exterior
The theater. occupying the eastern
and lower portion of the building,
which has been leased for a term of
years by the Fox Theater Corpora
tion, will seat approximately $3.50
persons and viii have practically
every known convenience and Psodern
appointment.
The orchestra space provides TOR rs
musicians, which win be on an
orchestral lift that can be lowered to
the level of the pit floor or raised to
the stage floor at will. There will
also be other lifts on the stage. which
will be the largest in Washington.
The lighting is done through a pre-
set switchboard, which permits as
many as 10 scenes to be set up in
advance, so that an entire evenings
performance can be given by merely
throwing the switches at the desired
time.
Day and Night Phone Service
1t is estimated now that the steel
work and the four stories below the
street level have been completed, that
the building will rise to its permitted
height at one and one-half stories per
week
Each floor will be equipped with
telegraph facilities and all telephones
will be ntercommunicating, so that
day and night services can be given
through the central switchboard in
the event of absence of any tenant
The National Press Club quarters will
be on the top floors There will be
an auditorium, seating approximately
700, that will have a great vaulting
and decorated ceiling, while the side
walls viii be incased in walnut panel
ing. The club viii contain a dining
room and card rooms for women The
main lounge and the main dining
rooms of the club will be sufficient to-
accommodate approximately 1000
guests. The main portion of the club
has ceilings approximating 10 feet
high with a mezzanine balcony floor
running throughout.
The Nome nugget., 1927-06-25
LOCAL NEWS
NEW STEAMSHIP COMPANY

The Lomen Reindeer and Trad ing Company have acquired the s s. Sierra and will operate the yes sel under the name of the Arctic Transport Company, in connection with it's growing and thriving bus mess. The vessel is specially equipped with cold storage facil- ities to handle large cargo of reindeer meat between Seward Pen insula and Seattle, and miscellan- eous freight cargoes will also be handled to Nome. Golovin, Unala- kleet, St. Michael. Teller. Deer ing, Keewalik and Kotzebue. Other vessels operating under the Arc tic Transport Company are the motorships Silver Wave and Don- aldson.
 The S. s. Sierra is scheduled to sail from San Francisco July 18th on her first trip of the season, and will sail from Seattle July goth for the above mentioned ports. A detained description of the vessels dimensions was given in last Sat- urday's Nugget. and further descrip- tion was printed in Tuesdays Tel egraph Bulletin. of June 21st, which can be found on Page Three of this issue.
 The Lomen Reindeer and Trad ing Corporation is also bringing in machinery to operate cannery for the purpose of canning rein deer meat for shipment to all parts of the world. The company has also under way the taking over of the Pfaffle Company trading store and lighterage plant at Golovin, and several other ventures which are not as yet closed.
The Nome nugget., 1927-06-25

The motorship Silver Wave ar lived at Nome Monday noon, with mail and passengers from St. Mich
 ael and way points. The passen- ger list was printed in last weeks Nugget. having been received by wire before the vessel left. Ann ong the names of those arriving which did not appear, were Hi Dill, who spent last winter at Fairbanks attending the Alaska College. Joe Durand and wife all so of Fairbanks and former Nome ties, who are enroute to Kotzebue where Joe will have charge of the radio station when Mir. Hickman who has had charge of the station for the past two years will be transferred to officer in charge of the Nome station. The Sil- Yer Wave returned to St. Michael and way points carrying mail and
 passengers, Wednesday morning. Upon her arrival at Nome she will load for trip to Teller and Wales.
The Nome nugget., 1927-06-25
ROAD COMMISSION GETTING
 ALL ROADS IN CONDITION

The Alaska Road Commission has several gangs of men out on the various roads going out of Nome. The work is now in the nature of general repairs and grad ing. Several auto-trucks are haul. ing gravel and doing patchwork while the good weather lasts.
 Ofhcials of the Road Commission annoInre tha. a'l roads out of Nome are now in passable condi- tfon and will be in excellent shape within a very short time. Considerable new equipment was received on the Victoria which is now being assembled, and will be put in commission as soon as pos sible.
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The Nome nugget., 1927-06-25
CHEECHACCO BALL TONITE

The Eagle Cheechacco Ball will be given tonight at the Big Eagle Hall, which is the annual custom followed for the past 20 years shor tly after the arrival of the first large vessel. The committees in charge have left nothing undone to make this affair one of the best ever given and promise everyone attending good time. Mrs. Bunt- ing's orchestra will play the lat est dance music. Admission to the floor will be $1O0 to gentle men and ladies free. Admission to the gallery for spectators 50 cents.
The Nome nugget., 1927-06-25

Jack Warwick, former Nome mining man. is travelling with Frank Dufresne, who is operating boat in the interest of the Fur Warden's business along the Yukon River. Mrs. Dufresne and children are also aboard the vessel. Mrs. Warwick who has been visiting out side is now located at Fairbanks.
The Nome nugget., 1927-06-25
Gidney, former Casedepaga min- CT, arrived in Fairbanks in June, looking hale and hearty.
BUREAU OF EDUCATION NOTES

Willie Kiyzuk, the 15 year-old son of Bert Angnaboogok, acci- dentally shot the index finger of his left hand while hunting ducks and geese. He cooly wrapped his Wounded hand up in his red ban danna and walked four miles to the teacher to get it properly dressed.
The Nome nugget., 1927-06-25

Dave Runyan. wife and family, well known in Nome. has charge of the Waechter Bros. meat market at Fairbanks. Dave is one of the in- fiuential business men and quite prominent in civic affairs in Fair banks.
The Nome nugget., 1927-06-25

Joe Sigsby. we'll known chef of the Nome section. recently sold out his restaurant business at Ketchikan and is now at Fairbanks looking for location to open an eating house.
The Nome nugget., 1927-06-25

Chris Dolan. the well known tin smith formerly of Nome, is working for Palfy tin shop at Fairbanks, one
The Nome nugget., 1927-06-25

Jack McNally, Gus Bernice. Jack Sheehey and Victor Anderson, all old timers of the Nome section, are working for the Fairbanks Explor- ation Company, at Chatanika.
The Nome nugget., 1927-06-25

Bill Henderson who was employ ed by the Hammon company last summer, is working in saw mill at Fairbanks.
The Nome nugget., 1927-06-25

Albert Schmidt, Reindeer Super visor for the Bureau of Education, Seward Peninsula District, came in from the Kugruk Monday, return ing Thursday. MT. and Mrs. Sch midt will move to Nome, occupy ing quarters in the Bureau of Edu- cation Building.
The Nome nugget., 1927-06-25

Pete Hanratty, formerly associated with Dick Connors on the Mable Bench, is working for the road com mission at Fairbanks.