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The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1927-02-19
NEGROES ASKED
TO join UNIONS;
A. FL. INACTIVE
Study Shows Inf,erna-
tiOnals Are Inactive

While the American Federation Of
Labor still fails to interest itself ac-
lively in the plight Of the Negro work
or, many local unions and district
councils continue to enlist Negro
members.
T. Arnold Hill, research worker in
the industrial relations department Of
the National Urban League, reaches
this conclusion after an intensive
study of the field. He declares SEN
timent favoring Negro membership
in trade unions is growing.
In Atlanta, Ga, labor union officials
have recorded their opinion that "Thc
labor movement in Atlanta does not
feel safe with Negroes out of the
union" writes Hill. They have e%.
pressed desire to organize Negroe'
in auxiliary unions in certain trades.
Building LabOrers Loyal.
sIn Philadelphia where $500 tobae-
co workers are employed, efforts arc
being made to secure their member
ship" in the union. Ninety per cent
Of the bod carriers and building la
borers in Kansas City are Negroes.
They remained loyal to the union
during a carpenters strike in july"
Hill mentions that colored motion
picture operators have been admitted
to the union in New York City; re-
lates the progress Of the Brotherhood
Of Sleeping Car Porters; tells Of
eolored workers in the New York
cloakmakers and paper box strikes;
and of colored women date workers
striking in Chicago.
"In Columbia, S. c. the number of
colored plumbers and electricians in
creased, these trades being those in
which very rigid restrictions prevail
against colored membership" he re-
counts. In Chicago an electrical
workers union made concessions to
colored electricians In Phil
adelphia and Harrisburg efforts were
made to organize building trades
workers and in Atlantic City colored
walters were sought for union men,
bership."
A. F. of L. Refuses to Act.
Against these favorable condi-
tions there are a number o. instances
which show that considerable pre-
JUDGE still exists against Negro
membership in trade unions," states
Hill.
IAN attempt to get the American
Federation Of Labor, through iCs ex-
ecutive council, to appoint colored
advisor and organizer failed. The
metal lathers' union denied a charter
to eolored men in Chicago. None OF
the international trade unions, which
refused membership to Negroes at
the beginning Of the year changed it's
policy"
The National Urban League is e
Negro social welfare organization
largely interested in helping Negro
workers get into new and more skill
ed kinds of work.
The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1927-02-19

masses Of workers use in voting
the old party tickets, supporting
the "best man., OF, where there is
no good man in the field, giving
aid to the least dangerous, claiming
that this is the only way to get
something now.
That was the basis on which the
Nonpartisan League was organized
for functioning with the old par
ties, rather than develop the in
dependent action Of the workers
and farmers.
Speaking of the declaration of
one of the chief organizers of the
Nonpartisan League, Laurence
Todd, the Federated Press cores
pondent at Washington, writes:
THAT day of reckoning is COM
ing, for senator's ana members OF
the house who voted for the re-
chartering of the federal reserve
system and for loosening the reins
on branch banking, was the warn
ing given by Senator Frazier of
North Dakota, Nonpartisan Lea
guer before the senate adopted the
AIellon banking bill"
1t seems, however, that the day
of reckoning is not coming for the
legislators who have always re-
manned loyal to their class inter-
ests, who did so in supporting the
McNary- Haugen bill and the Mel
lon-Morgan bank bill, thru the
building of the farm-bank bloc, and
who will continue battling for their
masters. They will be well taken
care Of. Take a look at Nervous
Nellie" Kellogg, who was made
ambassador to Great Britain and
then secretary of state after he had
been repudiated by the voters OF
Minnesota in his attempt to oe re-
elected to the United States senate.
The reckoning is due instead for
those who have been parading as
the champions Of labor, loudly pro-
claiming it in election campaign
speeches, and then following the
tarm-bank bloc in aiding Wall
Street achieve one of the biggest
legislative victories it has ever
won, which even Senator Frazier,
in weeping for his little banker
friends, declares will sound the
death knell to independent banking
in the United States within ten
years.. But this glorious victory
was only made possible by the AID
given this Morgan-Mellon bill by
supporters Of the McNary- Haugen
Relief Bill.
Berger, Frazier, Nye, LaFollette
and the rest may not know where
they are at in congress. Very evil
IDENTIFY they don't.
But the workers and farmers, as
a result Of these bitter experiences
with "know-nothing" members of
congress, will awaken to the fact
thai they must build an indepen-
dent political power of their own.
The support OF the masses drifts
to the labor party as the false
friends of the working class con-
fess their treason in Washington.
Labor needs spokesman in con-
gress who know why they fight.
now to fight and when to fight.
Labor will get them.
The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1927-02-19
Reckoning Day Coming
For Fake Progressives
Who Betray theWorkers
By ]. LOUIS ENGDAHL.


VICTOR L. Berger, the lone So
v cialist congressman, voted in
favor Of the McNary-Haugen Farm
Relief Bill and thus gave what aid
he could in its passage.
The socialist program is sup
posed to be one separate from and
against the capitalist program.
Since the war, however, it has be-
come the practice of socialists, in
all countries, to get their leader
ship from the capitalists, the So
clanst parliamentarians trailing
along in the wake OF their boul
geois compatriots. This was the
tendency under the development OF
the Second (Socialist) Information
al, accelerated by the events fol-
lowing the world war, when the
capitalists needed the socialists
more than ever to combat labor's
struggle for victory.
1t is not necessary to array any
testimony against Berger to show
that ne follows this course, that in
other countries makes socialists
members of anti-labor governments
and even premiers Of the capitalist
state. Berger admits it. lie con-
fessed it in his speech ON the NC
Nary-Haugen Bill before the as
sembled members of the house of
representative and they applauded
him.
Berger voted against the Nc
Nary-Haugen legislation in the last
congress. He has now changed his
mind, which is always the privilege
OF the socialist politician who re-
fuses to stand on the firm basis OF
the class struggle. but listen to
berger speaking:
mir. chairman, admit that
when the McNary-Haugen Bill was
up last year l voted against it. /
was not quite sure at the time that
l did right. | am gong to vote tor
it now, and am not any more cer-
tain that | am right now"
Thus Berger says he finds HIM
self in the position of the penn
sylvania-Dutch" justice of the peace
VINO listened to the lawyers in a
damage case. He agreed at first
with one of them and then with
the other" according to the story.
"And finally he said that they were
both right, and decided that the
constable had to pay the costs.
Which brought laughter from Ber-
gers fellow congressman, laughter
at the expense, however, NOT OF
Berger, but of the working farmers
of the nation.
Berger's decision to vote for the
McNary-Haugen bill was then
reached thru this line OF reasom-
ing:
Thinking the matter over, how
ever" said Berger, Il thought that
of the various evils before US it
might be wise to choose the small
est. And believe that the Nc
Nary-Haugen bill in its present
form is the least dangerous"
which brought more applause.
Thus Berger bridges the way to
support of old party legislation,
with the same argument that great
The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1927-02-19
THE PEOPLES INSTITUTE

l At Cooper Union Is st. 4 AstOr PHI
at s o'clock Admission Free
Sunday, Feb. 20-JOhn CoNvDer
Powysi Psychology OF Modern
Literature"
Tuesday, Feb. 22-Dr. Charles r..
Stockard; The Skin and Individ-
uality."
Friday, Feb. 25--Everett Dean Mar
tin; What Is the Matter With
Modern Ideas ?-Modernism in Re-
ligion.
AT MANHATTAN TRADE SCHOOL
Lex. Av. q I'D ST., at \ O'Clock,
Single Admission, 25 cents.
Reduction for Course Tickets.
Monday, Feb. 21-Dr. Morris r..
COheRs American Philosophy
American Religion.
We'd. Feb. 23-Dr. c. Stuart Gager;
How the Scientist Works. -
The Life of Plants"
Thurs, Feb. 24-E. G. spauIdine,
Questions People Expect a PhiIos-
opher to Answer.-"Is Change
Universal? "-Bergson.
Sat. Feb. 19--3IOrtimer j. Adler,
psychological Relatively: The -Four
Geometries of the Soul-'sI,he
Soul as Desire"
The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1927-02-19
Aimee Wants More Coin.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 1S..~This
was sheaf-gathering day for Aimee
Semple MCPHERSON, however, at the
afternoon meeting, Mrs. Mcpherson
stated that expenses had not yet been
met by the free will offerings, in
spite of the size Of the pans that have
made the rounds.
The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1927-02-19
Plan Catskill Bridge.

ALBANY, N. Y, Feb. 1s.-Three
sketches of proposed toll bridge
over the Hudson River Of Catskill
have been submitted to the legislature
by Col. Frederick Stuart Greene, state
superintendent of public works. The
bridge, and its approaches, would be
about one mile long and would cost
upwards Of 100000, Col. Greene
said.
The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1927-02-19
Presbyterian Minister
Swindles His Six Wives

DETROIT, Feb. 1s.-Robert Alon
RroYne, Presbyterian minister, and
alleged biganist with six wives, was
arrested here today on a charge of
passing a worthless check. Accord
ing to police statements he swindled
his wives out of various sums Of
money.
The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1927-02-19
CURRENT EVENTS

Continued from, Page One)
being concerned in conspiracy to
assassinate King Ferdinand. The
members of the tribunal may have
a little fun but Rakovsky will have
a lot more sitting in the palace once
occupied by the late Cars ambas-
sailors in Paris.
4 4
THE Russian refugee steamship
4 Okhotsk, the last OF a fleet that
left Vladivostok carrying white
guardists after the Soviet occupa-
ton, has been seized by local Chin
csc court to cover debts contracted
by the Cossacks who travelled on it.
Since 1922 the vessel has been rot
ting in Shanghai waters. The brass
trimmings of the vessel were sold to
provide food for the refugees. Had
the Russian workers ana peasants
failed to crush the runng classes,
they would now be under the heel of
those refugees and their fellow para
sites.
THE vatican has accepted the fas-
4 cist corporate laws, so the much
eouted break between the pope ana
aussolini appears to have fizzled out.
lhe pope did not like the idea Of see
ing his catholic fledgelings coming
completely under the influence Of
-,lussolini's propaganda. The pope
would have them swallow his dope.
5ut, as we said many times, thieves
TALL out when they can best afford
1t, exceptions to the rule regardless.
Inc pope and Mussolini cannot al
ford to indulge in the luxury Oh a
drastic rupture. The alleged break
between the vatican and the fascist
dictatorship was mainly a clever
piece of acting under cover of which
.Aussolini was able to effect a salts
factory compromise with the pope.
Z ULTIMATELY our warning to
l. readers to be prepared for fresh
load of militarist victories in China
need not be needed yet. The predic-
ton was almost perfect. In fact, if
Sun managed to stay put for few
more days the imperialist CORE
spondents would have done their
share. But Sun fell down on the
job. He took to his heels and the
Cantonese took Hankchow. AS it is
now, our warning must be put in cold
storage for future use.
THERE are rumors that the noted
L boxing impressario, Tex Richard,
may be invited to assume the posi-
ton of congressional car. Baseball
has one, SO has the movie INDUSTRY.
Why not congress? Judge Landis's
job has to do with exposing players
who bet on the opposite teams
chances Of winning. Will Hays is
busy trying to soft pedal the amor
Gus affairs Of screen stars. Texs job
would be to see that senators and
representatives stopped lowering the
standards of pugihsm, by pulling Oft
no-hit fights.
In the German reichstag, when the
inmates get unruly the president
hurls his stein at the
MIN, beer and all. The gentleman is
reasonably safe in taking the often
sive since German solon can have
all the beer he wants without leaving
the reichstag building and is there
fore not obliged to carry the stuff
outside his skin. But let us suppose
that Charley Dawes hurled his hip
flask at Jam" Reed of Missouri,
what hurricane of glassware would
disturb the atmosphere?
The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1927-02-19
Grippe in Moscow;
Epidemic But Mild

MOSCOW, Feb. 1s.-The epidemic
Of la grippe here is growing. There
were two thousand new cases report
ed in one day and ten thousand in
the past week. 1t is of a mild form,
however.
The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1927-02-19
5000 In Coins.

MILLBURN, N. j., Feb. 1s.-Po-
lice and workmen who cleaned the
ramshackle home of Mrs. Annie Nc
Monigal on Elm street here today
found 5000 in coins, some of which
were dated 1865, and a handbook
showing deposits Of S474.41 in 1880
which with interest now amounts to
more than $500.
New Britain herald., 1927-04-19

ed as assistant prosecuting attorney from 1915 to 1921, and has been prosecuting attorney since 1922. Mir. Greenstein became assistant prose- cutting attorney when Mr. Woods was advanced. and Judge John IT. kirkham became corporation coun- sel January 24, 1921. He was judge or the city and police courts until January 19, 1921, and tenderei his resignation when Judge James F.. Cooper, his law partner. resigned as corporation counsel to accept his present position as vice. president and legal adviser at the Stanley Works. Judge kirkham, who is one of the oldest members of the Con- nectiCut bar, was clerk Of the police court from August. 1898. until Aprn 1894, and served as assistant judge Of the police court from 1909 for several years prior to his promotion to the judgeship.
 NAlderman Judd. in addition to being president pro tenn, is chair man Of the republican town com mittee and a representative in the general assembly He succeeded Cornelius J. Dehm as president pro tenn. two years ago.
 Democratic Caucus
 Alderman John F. Maerz Of the sixth ward presided over the minor ity caucus. The chairman was dele gated to appear before the nominat- ing committee Of the G. O. ?. cau- GUS and request that three places be allotted on the ordinance and salary committees 10 make the democratic presentation proportionate with it's voting strength in the common council.
 Without waiting for action by the republicans, the minority proceeded to make its nominations on basis Of increased membership Tn the two important committees. For the most
New Britain herald., 1927-04-19
WOODS, GREENS7E|N KIRKHAM RENAMED
(Continued from First Page)

man Johnson. There was no con-
 ment relative 10 these nominations,
 and the only explanation Alderman Johnson made of his action relative to MT. Woods position was that he felt an informal ballot would give everyone chance to vote as they
 see fit Alderman Nair had nomin-
 ated MT. Woods when Alderman Johnson amended the nomination
 and on the viva voce vote. all pres ent favored taking the ballot. with the exception Of Councilman Bart lett. rising vote was taken then. and everyone excepting Councilman Bartlett voted atfirmativelv. It was so plainly evident that the amend nent was carried that Alderman William Fl. Judd. who presided, did not call for the negative ey- pression.
 Increase for Democrats.
 The ordinance and salaries com- nlttees will have ten members each due to the request of the democrat members for larger representation because or their gain Of two council seats. When the committee appoint ed by the republican caucus was ready 10 retire, Alderman \air in- cured oe Alderman Judd the num- Der or places 10 leave on the com- mlttees for democratic mem hers, and the president pro tenn. replied that no request having been receiv- ed for change in the numerical makeup the representation that has been allowed the minority party during the past year will be con- tinued When Alderman Nair pre- sented the committee report. how ever, he informed the caucus that the democratic members. who were caucusing in another room, had asked to be allowed to put three of their party on the two committees which are considered the most inn portant There was no objection on the part of the republicans. The effect Of this action Is to in-
 crease the ordinance and salaries
 committees by one member each, In
 | he past, there have been nine mem-
 bers on each Of these committees, of whom seven were republicans and
 two democrats. The number Of
 members and the apportionment Of
 places as regards party utilization re-
 mains the same on all the other
 committees as it has been.
 Two Changes in Chairmanship
 The only change in chairman
 ships are the shifting of Councilman
 Clarence II. MaXon from the head
 Of the license committee 10 the head
 Of the salaries committee. and the
 appointment of Councilman Harry
 N, Robertson to the head of the H.
 cense committee. Alderman Nair is again chairman of the ordinance committee; Alderman Falll again
 heads the finance committee. with Councilman Larson again chairman Of the claims committee and CouN- cilman Bartlett remains chairman of the committee on supplies and print ing The democrats again have the Chairmanship of the railroad com- mittee, the incumbent being Coun- cilman Thomas Fay.
 Councilman Harry T. Wilson.
 democrat, Of the fifth ward, is on the claims and salaries committees. Councilman Ladislaw Samoraiczky. the other new democratic member
New Britain herald., 1927-04-19

i from the fifth ward, Is assigned to the supplies and printing commit tee. The new republican members received the following committee places: Councilman John $. Dixon. first ward. claims and supplies ami printing; Councilman Stanley NJ. i Cooper, first ward, ordinances and salaries; Councilman John F.. Holm- berg, second ward. supplies and printing and railroad committees. Judd Again President Pro Tcm. Alderman w. Ii. Judd, the present president pro tenn, called the repub- lican caucus to order and called for i nominations for chairman. Mayor Weld nominated Alderman Judd, and when nominations for president pro tenn. Were called for, Councilman Bartlett nominated Alderman Judd. Councilman John G. Buckley hay- ing been elected clerk Of the caucus in the meantime. on motion of AL derman Nair. Alderman JIdd called on the clerk to put th. motion eleCtlnr him president pro tenn. there being no other nominations. The chair being empowered 10 ap- point a committee to retire and bring in the assignments to com mittees, Alderman Judd named Al derman Nair and Councimen Bart lett and Anderson. Those present signitied in writing. their preference for committee places, and the con- mittee consulted the paper slips be- fore making up the assignments. The committee report was adopted on motion of Councilman Goddard.
 There Was a question in Alder man Judd's mind Of the necessity for ealing in the democratic mem- bers in View or the fact that their request for places had been granted but Alderman Nair suggested that the custom be carried out and Ald- erman Judd delegated him to notify the minority party representatives When they entered, Alderman Judd asked Alderman Naerz. democratic leader, if they were aware of the action of the republican caucus rel ative to assignments and Alderman Maerz replied affirmatively and ex- pressed his appreciation and that Of the other democrats.
 Committee Selections
 The committees decided on are as follows: Finance. Alderman Walter R. Falk, chairman; Aldermen D. l.. J1l Frank Zapatka and John r. Maertz, the last two named being democrats
 Claims: Councilman J. A. Larson, chairman: Councilmen Samuel Sab lotsky. Harry T. Wilson, w. c. Gib- ney J. s, Dixon, F. A. Goddard, AL bert Anderson.
 Supplies and Printing: Council- man D. L. Bartlett. chairman: Councilmen J. E. Holmberg, Ladis- law Samoraiczyk, J. P. Murphy, c. 4. Carlson. J. J. Mack, J. s. Dixon.
 Ordinance: Alderman D. l.. Nair, chairman; Councilmen ". D. Boyle, J. r. Murphy $. M Cooper. W. S. Warner. Albert Anderson, Thomas Fay, C. H. Maxon. J. G. Buckley, D. L. Bartlett.
 Salaries: Councilman c. H. Max on. chairman: Councilmen samuel Sablotsky. Harry T. Wilson, W, W. Greene. A. J. Olson, W. G. Gibney. s. M. Cooper, W. s. Warner, II. N. Robertson, J. A. Larson.
 Railroad: Councilman Thomas EoC cboirmoo. Co,pc;Ir,a, NY " Greene. F. S. Caldwell A. J. Olson. J. F. HolmberS. C. A. Carlson.
 Licenses: Councilman H. x. Rob ertson, chairman; Councilmen Lu- clan Macora, W. D. Boyle, J. C. Buckley. J. J. Mack, F. A. God dard.
 Prosecuting Attorney Woods serv-
New Britain herald., 1927-04-19

part the committees remained the same as last year. Councilman Thomas B. Fay, senior minority councilman, continues as chairman Of the railroads committee, post 10 which he was elected last year when the republicans returned one chairmanship to the democrats after q year in which no members of the minority party served on standing committees.
 Alderman David l.. Nair Of the first ward was a committee Of the republican caucus to invite demo cratic members in to present their slate
New Britain herald., 1927-04-19
ON POLICE BLOTIER.

Lawrence Anderson Of l63 Fran cis street reported 10 the police yes terday the theft Of his bicycle in th, rear of the Palace theater, ant Arnold Nining Of 95 Pleasant stree missed his bicycle on Church street
 Albert Rode ot AGA Arch street re. ported that a radio was stolen iron a garage in the rear of no Rock well avenue. IL was being built and has no cabinet or tubes.
 The Alhro Motor Go. o' Arcf street reported at S:55 last evening that an automobile was stolen or Prospect street after o'Clock.
New Britain herald., 1927-04-19
EXCHANGE CLUB MEETING

The regular weekly meeting of the Exchange club Of New Britain vii
 be held this evening at o'clock The speaker will be George C. Er- skine. superintendent Of the Connec- tiCut Ecformatory at Cheshire. He will give an illustrated lecture or the work at the school.
New Britain herald., 1927-04-19

Three-fourths of the protoplasm of the human body consists Of water.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1927-10-14
TRADES COUNCIL

The COOPERATIVE Trades and Labor
Council met Tuesday night in regular
session. President Ed. Sims presid-
ed over the meeting and thirty-seven
delegates were present.
The credentials of George Fenbush
to represent Molders' Union for a
term of 10 months, were read, re-
ceived and delegate installed.
Daniel Cummings was admitted to
the meeting as visitor.
The regular monthly bills were al
lowed.
The retail clerks reported that they
have not made settlement with the
Reed-Klopp Co.
Molders report Holland and Will
hanson furnaces unfair to them.
Electrical workers reported Wente
still unfair.
Delegates of the BARRIERS Union
reported several shops that are non-
union.
The secretary was instructed to
write Guy Mitchell, safety director,
and ask him to give local contractors
the preference on city contracts.
Tuesday nights meeting was short
and sweet. While the attendance was
fair, the delegates went through with
the regular business in short time,
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1927-10-14
JOHN DALZELL
PASSES

Washington.-Th death at Los
Angeles of John Dalzell, former con-
gressman from Pennsylvania and
known as father Of the house." re-
calls the nationwide fight against
"Cannonism" Is years ago.
Joe Cannon was speaker at the
time. He, together with Dalzell,
Dingley of Maine and Payne of New
York, ruled with an iron hand. Or
ganized labor joined in the fight
against "czarism" and Dalzell and his
colleagues were swept from power in
1912. Since then Dalzell has lived a
quiet life. He was a forceful orator,
a skilled parliamentarian and an able
political organizer.