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The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1928-12-18

WASHINGTON, DEG. II (UP).-
Harry F. Sinclair's lawyers filed a
brief in U. S. Supreme Court today
contending that the Senate Teapot
Dome Committee in 1924 had no
right to question him about his pri-
vate business. One of his business
acts was the fraudulent leasing of
Teapot Dome. The brief was filed
in the contempt case against Sim
clair on which he was sentenced to
three months in Jail and $500 fine.
The case will be argued January 7.
Much sympathy is felt in govern
ment circles for Sinclair, as it is
felt that not many public men could
escape prison if forced to answer
questions pertaining to graft and
swindling in their private business
The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1928-12-18
bes melted by British Reported To Be Fighting IN Kabu AghQnam Capita
CHINA PEASANTS
S TARvE DUE TO
NANKING TAXES
Soldiers Invade Homes,
Take Food

PEKING, Dec. 17.-Whole VIII
lagos are being deserted in half
dozen Chinese provinces, babies are
being killed by frantic parents and
older children are being given to
anyone who will feed them, accord
ing to verified reports received
here.
Crops have failed in many dis
tricts, taxes are higher than ever
before due to the corruption Of the
local Kuomintang officials and the
tremendous taxes levied by the
Marking war lords. Bands of SOL
diers raid the villages and take the
little stores of food kept for emer-
gencies by the peasants.
Scores of eye witness accounts
from foreign and Chinese sources
say that the troops enter villages
and even large walled towns, take
everything movable, especially food.
Latest reports indicate that g.
100000 peasants are near starva-
ton. The number of deaths during
the winter is likely to reach 500,-
600. The efforts for relief an
nounced by the Marking government
are now shown to be nothing but
fakes and nothing has been done to
alleviate the lot of the peasants dur
ing the winter. The so-called model
province of Shensi is a hell of suf-
fering due to one of the worst
famines in history following heavy
taxation to support the Shensi army
of the Marking reaction.
The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1928-12-18
British Steel Merger
to Combat Wall Street
Thruout World Formed

LONDON, Dec. II (UP).-Nego-
tiations for the amalgamation of
three great British steel firms are
about to be concluded, it was an
nounced today.
The concerns are Vickers, Ltd,
Vickers-Armstrongs, Ltd, and Cam
nell Laird and Co. The new con-
Germ will be called the English Steel
Corporation. Negotiations also are
proceeding to include other import
ant steel concerns in the new firm.
The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1928-12-18

Out with the trade union bu-
renucrats, misIeaders of labor.
The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1928-12-18
Czech Pioneer Paper,
Red Cock Suppressed

PRAGUE, (By MaiD.-The Com
munist children's newspaper "Ko-
hautek" (The Red Cock has been
suppressed by the police for a per-
iod of six months. This is the fifth
Communist newspaper which has
been suppressed during the last
three weeks.
The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1928-12-18
IS YOUR ORGANIZATION AMONGST THEM?
IF Not--ACT AT ONCEl
SEND IN A GREETING! HELP THE DAILY WORKER!

BECAUSE THE DAILY S
They jailed
held editions
continually mluee extending and
has
ImrEt
DAILY burden
The Daily Worker thousands
industries tried
al make
the Daily left and
working
Fifth the Daily Worker calls worker his solidarity with the
Daily Worker To his
Worker
Let Your Greeting Be A Substantial Donation
THE DAILY WORKER struggle harder, become
struggles elementary we'll overthrow
Capitalism
The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1928-12-18

The Daily Worker will he five
years old on January 5. Workers
from all parts of the country are
sending in greetings. Have You
sent in yours: If not, send 1T in
today.
The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1928-12-18

The Communist Party Is the par
ty of the liberation of the Negro
race from all white oppression.
wars.
Evening star., 1928-05-01

to be suffering from bruises to the pody.
They were released from the hospital
after treatment.
According to police report. the men
we're engaged in laying the new gas
main and we're about 100 feet south Of
the Naval Observatory Circle when the
explosion occurred A passing motorist
took them to the hospital.
Evening star., 1928-05-01

Ashton Rollins, Miss Isabelle Rowland
and Mrs. William A, Scully
Keen competition is promised in the
various classes, for the youthful riders
are putting their mounts through their
PAGES daily in preparation for the COM
ing event. A feature of the show will
be the coach and four. which Mrs,
Preece has secured for the occasion.
Evening star., 1928-05-01

DR.. Alfred Scott Warthin of Ann Ar
Dor, Mich, president of the Association
OF American Physicians. who is in
Washington attending the fourteenth
triennial session of the American Ply
sicians and Surgeons, entertained
company of 20 at dinner last evening in
The east room of the Mayflower. DR..
Warthin has been director of the path
illogical laboratory of the medical de-
partment of the University OF Michigan
since 1903 and is the author of numer-
Gus medical publications
Evening star., 1928-05-01
AMERICAN DRY AGENTS
CLEARED IN SHOOTING
Affair on International Border.
Near Detroit, Shown to Have
Taken Place in Canada.

Investigation of recent shooting on
the international border across from
Detroit has disclosed that the affair
took place in Canada and was not par
ticipated in by American prohibition
agents, it was stated late yesterday by
Secretary Mellon.
Canadian authorities had protested to
Washington over the shooting, which
they charged had been done by Ameri-
can prohibition agents, but Mr.. Mellon
said that on the night OF the shooting
there were no prohibition boats in the
river at this point and that the bullets
had been fired from rifle. He pointed
out that prohibition agents were not
armed with rifles and that the weapons
they did use would not carry across the
river.
Evening star., 1928-05-01

DR.. Helen M Scoville of New Haven,
Conn, who is in Washington for some
days and is staying at the Grace Dodge
Hotel, has been Joined by DR.. Isabel M.
Wason of New Bedford, Mass.
Evening star., 1928-05-01

In ages past kings built pyramids,
aqueducts. highways, bridges and great
castles. and just the other day in Eu-
rope one got out patent on an elastic
cop for holding a flower In the lapel.
Evening star., 1928-05-01
is spending week or two In Washing
ton and is at the Brighton.

Mr.. and Mrs. r. S. Blake of Cincin-
natl had guests at dinner last night in
the palm garden at the Willard, where
they are making an indefinite stay.
Evening star., 1928-05-01
JAILED FOR SIX MONTHS.
Wire Thief Convicted Second
Time in Police Court.

Released from the District Workhouse
at Occoquan about a week ago, where
he served a sentence for stealing metal
from the Potomac Electric Power Co.,
William Daniels, colored, was convicted
today in Police Court of similar Of
fense and sentenced to serve six months
in jail.
Daniels was arrested early yesterday
at Four -and-a-half street and PennSyl-
vania avenue with so pounds of copper
wire on his back by Officer John F. Me-
Larney of the sixth precinct. The wire
was valued at SIS. In court this morn
ing Daniels pleaded guilty.
Evening star., 1928-05-01

latter will accompany them when they
sail for Europe early in the Fail
Miss Clark to Marry
Mr. York This Evening.
The marriage of Miss India Mae
Clark, granddaughter of the Rev. anc
Mrs H. S. Willis of Granville. Ohio, tc
Mr. Brewer Vance York of this city, son
of MIR. and Mrs. Vance York of Liberty
N. c. will take place this evening the
ceremony will be performed in st. Johns
Episcopal Church on Lafayette Square,
the rector. the Rev. DR.. Robert john
Ston. officiating. at o'clock,
The marriage of Miss Margaret
Deeble, daughter of Mrs. William Riley
Deeble of washington and the late Mr.
Decide, to Mr. James Henry Ottley OF
New York and Glen Cove, l.. l.. son OF
Mrs, James Henry Ottley of New York,
took place yesterday afternoon. in the
chantry of ST. Thomas Church The
Rev. Or. Roelif H Brooks, rector of
hat church. performed the ceremony.
The bride was escorted by her brother
Mr. William Riley Deeble, ir, of Cleve-
land. who gave her in marriage She
wore a robe de style made entirely Of
point applique lace that has been in hen
family for many years and a veil of old
family rose point lace fastened in a
cap effect and caught at the-sidaS with
circles of orange blossoms She carried
a bcuouet of white orchids and lilies OF
the valley
Miss Dorothea Looram was maid of
honor and the brides only attendant
she wore a gown of peach color chiffcn,
and large horSehair braid hat to cor
respond trimmed with blue velvet. She
carried bouquet of Spring flowers.
Mr.. Stephen G, Harrington was best
nan and the usharS we're Mr.. Gilbert
Ottlev. brother of the bridegroom; Mr.
Van Devanter Crisp his brother law;
Mr.. Warren d. Brewster and MIR James
r. Mason
On their return from a motor trip
Mr.. and Mrs. Ottley will pass the Sum
mer st Rye. where they have taken
house. They will return to New York
for the Winter
The bride is a graduate of ST Mary's
School at PeekSkill. She made her de-
but in Washington and is a member of
the Junior League Mr.. Ottley was
graduated from St Paul's School. and
from the Sheffield Scientific School.
Yale University class of 1925. He is a
member of the Union League, uniyer-
sity. st. Anthony. Yale, New York
Yacht and Seawanhaka Corinthian
Yacht Clubs
Evening star., 1928-05-01

DR.. Joseph H. Bryan entertained at
luncheon today in his home at 1914
Connecticut avenue the Fellows of the
American Laryngological Association
and the members of the American
biological Society.
Evening star., 1928-05-01

DR. and Mrs. Franklin H. Martin of
Chicago who are at the Willard for
few days, entertained informally at
luncheon yesterday int he crystal room.
Evening star., 1928-05-01

Mrs. John E. Dana has returned to
Washington from Palm Beach, where
She spent the Winter, and is staying
at the Mayflower.
Evening star., 1928-05-01

Mrs. Saint George Bryan Of Rich
mond. Va, is spending few days in
Washington at the Mayfiower.
Evening star., 1928-05-01
TWO HURT BY BLAST.
Cap of Plug in Gas Main Blown
Out.

Two men were injured today when
the cap of plug in gas main on
which they were working on Massachu-
setts avenue hill blew out and struck
them.
William Wilson, colored, A years old,
1419 Swami street. and George Simms,
colored. 10, 81 P street, both employees
of the Washington Gas Light Co. were
taken to Emergency Hospital and found
Evening star., 1928-05-01

making an extended stay in Washing
ton, and are at the Grace Dodge Hotel
Young equestriennes of Washington
are TO have their own horse show at
the Preece Riding School. Saturday,
May u 1t will be an all-day affair.
starting at $50 o'clock In the morning,
when the tiniest tots will show their
skill on ponies, and an afternoon per-
Torrance beginning at $50 o'clock.
Assisting Mrs. Ambrose Preece and
Miss Maud Preece, who are staging
the show, will be a committee of prom
inent men and women interested in
the development Of young riders Skill
in riding and jumping only will count
IN the awarding OF prizes and ribbons
IN the various events.
The Ambassador of Great Britain
and Lady Isabella Howard head the
list of distinguished patrons. for the
show. Others on the committee are
Mrs Charles G. Dawes. Secretary of
War and Mrs. Dwight F. Davis, Repre-
resentative and Mrs, Richard S. Aid
rich, Representative and Mrs. Robert
Low Bacon. Signora Lais, the assistant
TO the Attorney General and Mrs
William j. Donovan, Mrs. j. Mande-
vile Carlisle. Mr. and Mrs. Robert
Choate, Mrs. James r. Curtis, Mr.
Sherman Flint. Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin
r. Holcombe. Mr.. and Mrs. Walter
Bruce Howe the Misses Hollerith,
Mr.. and Mrs. Irwin B. Laughlin. Mr.
Hugh Legare, Mr. and Mrs Demarest
Lloyd, Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Beale
Mclean. Mr.. and Mrs Eugene Never.
ir.: Mrs George Hewitt Myers, Mr..
and Mrs, Newbold Noyes, Mr.. and Mrs
Evening star., 1928-05-01
Reception Last Night at
Woruan'S Democratic Club.

Mr. and Mrs. Jesse H. Jones of Hous-
ton. Tex, were the honor guests last
evening at a reception given by The
Womans National Democratic Club. IN
its clubhouse at 1926 New Hampshire
avenue. Several hundred nationally
prominent Democrats were guests.
1t was Mr. Jones invitation that Sc
cured the Democratic national conven-
ton for Houston. Tex Mr. Jones is
treasurer of the Democratic national
committee and active chairman of the
committee on arrangements.
Mrs Woodrow Wilson. Mrs. Emily
Newell Blair. vice chairman of the DEM
ocratic national committee and preSI-
dent of the Womans National Demo
cratic Club. and MIR and Mrs. Glenn
Shaver received with MIR. and Mrs
Jones.
Mrs, Samuel Burleieh Milton is en-
fertaining at bridge this afternoon in
honor of Mrs David Neekison, widow
of Representative Meekison of Ohio,
when her guests are Nine Sawada.
Mrs. Osmun Latrobe, Nine. Sable, Nina
Prieto. Mrs Edward w, Pou. Mrs HaT-
court J Pratt. Mrs. Charles l., Aber-
nethy and her house guest Mrs Hvman
Mrs. Maurice H Thatcher. Mrs. Joseph
w Byrns. Mrs Louis C. Crarlton. Mrs
Stephen w Gambvill Mrs Kerr. Mrs
Elliott Haag. Mrs Edward Hayes. Mrs
Frederick Johnson. Mrs. Edward Nell
son Dinalev and Mrs Louis l.. Mutt
man Additional guests are asked for
tea, including Nine. Sze. Mime, Togo,
Mime Parent and Mile Parent and Mrs.
Harl!ee.
Evening star., 1928-05-01

Mrs. G. II. Sands of Wheeling, w. Va
Evening star., 1928-05-01

Miss Elizabeth Desmond Glover and
MFR. Jack Desmond Glover. both of the
United States embassy in Paris, are
making an extended stay in Washing
ton. and are at the Grace Dodge Hotel
Evening star., 1928-05-01

More than 100000 tons OF sugar
were produced in Cuba during the past
season.
Evening star., 1928-05-01
SOCIETY
Continued from Eighteenth Pageo

latter will accompany them when they
sail for Europe early in the Fall.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-09-20
YOUNG SEES CREDIT
FUTURE AS SAFE
First Money Statement From
Reserve Head Studied by
Wall Street.
BY CHARLES F. SPEARE.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
NEW YORK, September 20.-The
first statement that has come from
Federal Reserve sources since the period
of extreme money rates began was
made today by Gov. Roy A. Young of
the Federal Reserve Board before the
Indiana Bankers Association. 1t at
tracted wide attention and was care
fully read in Wall Street.
Gov. Young said that the American
people seem to be more concerned about
present credit conditions than were the
members of the Federal Reserve Sys-
tenn. He stated that if unsound credit
practices had developed these will in
time correct themselves. He intlmated
that there were those who were taking
undue advantage of conditions and
probably would be hurt by them. This
was an intimation that the Federal Re-
serve system was not responsible for
building up speculative pyramid.
Gov. Young forSees demand for ad-
ditional reserve credit in the next so
days to the extent of about $500 1000. 600.
This will be obtained by member bank
rediscounts.. The borrowings by men,
Der banks at the Federal Reserve insti-
tutions on September 13 were $1,069,-
246,000. They compared with $375,00O,-
900 the year previous.
Inasmuch as brokers' loans have in
creased $184 100000 in the last three
weeks and there has been only slight
average gain in stocks since last Thurs
day, it was thought today that the loan
figures to be issued after the closing of
the market might show some reduction.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-09-20
VOLUME Of BOND
TRADING DECLINES
Andes Copper Takes Lead
Among ConvertibIes-Gov-
eminent Issues Dull.
BY CHARLES r. SPEARE.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
NEW YORK, September 20.-The
convertibles attracted most of the atten-
ton given to listed bonds today While
the volume of trading in them was not
SO large as in previous sessions, the
2 to 9 points. Apparently it was quite
easy to bid up these issues on compare
lively small transactions.
Andes Copper Is were the most active
of the group. They had an early adj
vance of points, followed by a reaction
of point and then further improve
ment Anaconda Copper Is were up Il
points on moderate sales. Brooklyn
Union Gas 512s opened 4 points lower
and then went to a net gain of points
Public Service of New Jersey LIS also
had a striking gain. At one time they
were over points above yesterday S
closing Other prominent convertibles
were Barnsdall IS. with rise of point,
and j. Kayser S rs, which gained over
2 points.
dull and somewhat heavy. Liberty
Gates higher.
The issue of $23,OOO,O0O Republic of
Bolivia rs had depressing effect on
the old Is, which had recently been
bid up.
1t was announced that the Kingdom
of Netherlands per cent bonds, due
in 1854, are to be called on April |,
1929, at par. This is a $40,000000 issue
brought out in 1926 at 98la and later
selling at about los. It's price today
was around 101. Probably 1t will be
replaced by new Az or per cent
bonds.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-09-20
COTTON FLUCTUATES
IN EARLY TRADING
Hedging From Southwest Brings
Frequent Changes With Is
Point Range.
Special Dispatch to The Star.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
NEW YORK, September 20.-Follow-
ing the sharp rally of 81 bale on an
active covering movement late Wednes-
day, the cotton market fluctuated nerv-
ously during early trading today.
Steady selling of hedges from the
Southwest and the releasing of october
contracts by spot interests furnished
contracts and frequent price changes
over range Of Is points occurred dur
ing the morning.
Private reports showing considerable
storm damage to fields in Georgia and
the Carolinas exerted an influence on
sentiment. Uncertainty over the size
of the crop owing to shedding in dry
sections of the West and excessive rain
fall in the East, together with the de-
cline OF 5h per cent in prices, have
tended to decrease the selling pressure
from professional sources.
It was evident from the action of the
market that larger number of mills
were willing to take cotton at prevailing
price levels than has been the case
heretofore.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-09-20
BRITISH PLANS, RUSHED
TO CUBA BY PLANE, WIN

LONDON CP.-An airplane was sue
cessfully employed by British firm CT
interior decorators to aid in obtaining
a contract for furnishing and deco
rating the Houses of Parliament at
Havana. In one of the keenest busi-
ness competitions in recent history the
airplane played vital part.
Foreign competitors early last March
obtained sets of plans upon which TO
base their decorative schemes. while
the British firm did not receive them
until the end of April, when it was no.
titled all drawings and estimates were
due at Havana June l. AS transport
tation would require about three weeks,
the British firm had only one week i'll
which to produce some 40 large de-
signs, but obtained a two-week ex-
tension of time. Artists labored morn
ing, noon and night for three weeks and
then dispatched the designs by ship,
train and finally airplane, which made
delivery with only 20 minutes to spare.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-09-20
WHEAT HOLDS FIRM
IN QUIET MARKET
Buying Based on Frost Forecast in
Canada and Labor Trouble in
Argentina.
Special Dispatch to The Star

Special Dispatch TO Ihe star.
CHICAGO, September 2O.-Wheat
trade was quiet today, but the market
held firm. 1t was benefited by buying
stimulated by the strength in Liverpool,
unfavorable labor conditions in Argen-
tina and Australia and forecast OF
frost in Canada.
Scattered early buying was based on
the Liverpool strength. that market
closing 70 to IA higher. Some selling
by houses with Northwest connections
developed at LIS for December, and
this held the advance in check. AT
midday September was 1.103s, Deem
Der 1.l47s, and March, 1898.
The Northwest movement is increas-
ing again. Minneapolis stocks III
creased $4,000 bushels for five days,
with the Northwest receipts today Alb
cars Winnipeg had 1894 cars.
Corn was higher helped by the strong
cash situation. There was better de-
mand from domestic corn at 1.0834
f. o. b. Chicago, or 7la over yesterday
closing on September. Country offer
ings were smaller. At midday Septem-
Der was 1924, December, 763s. and
March, 1888 The crop needs warm
weather now for curing purposes.
Oats were higher with other grains
At midday September was 4212, Deem
Der, 42l2, and March, A.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-09-20
BALTIMORE JUDGE
SCANS DODGE MERGER
Takes Jurisdiction Over Trust
Agreement in Chrysler
Deal.
Special Dispatch to The Star.

Special Dispatch TO The Star
BALTIMORE, September 20-Juris-
diction over the administration of the
trust agreement between the Continent
tai Trust Co. as trustee and Dodge
Brothers, Inc, the motor company
which is incorporated under the laws
of Maryland. was assumed yesterday
by the Circuit Court, in decree signed
by Judge Joseph N. Ulman.
The trust agreement was entered into
last July 80, according to the proceed
ings, in connection with the consolida-
ton of the Dodge concern with the
Chrysler Corporation.
The proceedings asking the court to
assume jurisdiction and advise the trus-
tee in the performance of the trust
we're entitled: Eek parte in the matter
of the Continental Trust Co., trustee
under a trust agreement with Dodge
Brothers. Inc, dated July 80, 1928"
Judge Ulman's decree stated that the
court assumes jurisdiction over the adj
ministration of the trust 'in delivering
and passing over and holding or deal
ing with shares of stock of ChrysieT
Corporation now held under the trust
agreement"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-09-20

Total sales went to new high record
at $2O2 4O4, 600 last year, and for the
first eight months of this year have
been substantially ahead of 1927. Heavy
accumulation of the companyS common
stock by powerful operators, together
with buying influenced by this favorable
showing, have carried the price up more
than SlO0 a share on the New York
Stock Exchange in recent weeks.
Capitalization consists Of 205,000 81
cumulative class "A" stock and 1,141 Isl
shares of common, both of no par value.
Full dividends are now being paid on
the class "A" and the first common divi-
dends were paid in 1926. when the stock
was placed on 81 annual basis. Earn
ings on the common equaled $8.05 a
share in 1925, $6.25 in 1926 and $1025
in 1927
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-09-20
C. & O. MERGER FOE
OFFERS TO AID PLAN
G. S. Kemp Reported Ready to
Back Marquette Purchase If
Given Representation.
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
NEW YORK, September 20.-George
Cole Scott of Richmond. Va, a direc-
tor of the Chesapeake e. Ohio Railway,
declared yesterday that George S.
Kemp head of a committee opposing
the c. & O.'s plan to acquire the
Pere Marquette. had offered to support
the plan if two members of his COM
mittee were taken on the board of di-
rectors. Scott headed minority COM
mittee, which opposed an original plan
under which the C.. & o. would have
acquired both the Pere Marquette AMI
the Erie After becoming member o.
the board of directors. he served as one
of the committe which worked out the
present plan.
His statement was made on return
ing from Europe.
The Interstate Commerce Commits
sion has approved acquisition OF the
Pere Marquette stock by the c. e. o
at S110 per share. The stock has ap-
preciated considerably in value and the
c. & o. now seeks permission to &C
ouire it at S133 share.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-09-20
STEEL VOLUME SHOWS
GAIN FOR AUGUST

New orders placed during August for
fabricated structural steel showed
volume that is believed to have broken
all records.
The total of such steel ordered
amounted to 274,467 tons. which repre-
sents o5 per cent of the monthly capaci-
ty of the industry Not since 1909
when the capacity was much smaller
has such a percentage been shown,
and Commerce Department officials re-
garded the showing as an index of the
activity in building and other construc-
ton in the country