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The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1928-10-06
WOLFE SPEAKS AT
CLEVELAND MEET
IN RED CAMP AIGN
Debates False Issues
of Old Parties
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other fascist organizations, with the
reaction which holds sway in the
movement to forbid the teaching of
evolution in the public schools, and
the similar prop and bulwark of
capitalism in the shape of the rival
Protestant churches.
"The Workers (Comnunist) Party
believes that the religious question
in the form that it has been in
jected into this campaign by both
republicans and democrats is fake
issue. Under a Workers Govern
ment, there would be full religious
liberty, but the government would
carry on most energetic campaign
against all forms of religious super
stition among the masses, and
against all forms of political ac-
tivity on behalf of capitalism by the
various churches. The Workers
Party seeks to so educate the
masses that religion, with it's at
tendant superstitions and reaction
airy tendencies, will be eventually
supplanted by the scientific attitude
towards life and society.
''The Baptist Church which is so
strong in the South is no better and
no worse than the Catholic. Both
are allies of the reactionary forces
against which the Communists are
modifying the workers"
Wolfe also took up prohibition as
another issue which, he declared,
was wrongly being utilized to OBJ
, scure issues of more Importance.
He said in part on the "wet" and
dry" controversy:
prohibition was introduced in
the interests of the manufacturers.
The Eighteenth Amendment was
part of the big campaign for speed
up, greater efficiency and more in
tense exploitation of the working
class by the employers.
''Its enforcement is typical Of
class administration of government.
The rich are exempt from its en-
forcement. The whole burden falls
upon the workers.
'The Eighteenth Amendment is
typical of the viewpoint of the en-
ploying class that it not only owns
the working time of the workers,
but their free time as well.
"Eehind the drive for the repeal
of the Eighteenth Amendment, and
against the enforcement of .prohi-
bition, is the power of the alcoholic
interests. The enforcement of pro-
hibition has created huge govern
mental machine Of prosecutors,
spies, provocateurs, courts, and
petty grafters. 1t has greatly in
creased the power of the capitalist
government and the power of its
strikebreaking apparatus. The char
acter Of the so-called enforcement
is such that a powerful bootlegging
industry has been created with a
capital Of hundreds Of millions of
dollars, high profits and its own
system of spies and gunner, who
are often utilized against the labor
movement. Alcoholism is one of the
The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1928-10-06

national Typographical Union. and
Ed Martin, who was at Charleston in
behalf OF the Industrialist viii report
on the proceedings of the convention
All militant printers should attend.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-10-31
CHECK-UP BEGUN
ON GAS VALUATION
Utilities Commission Starts
Study of Figures of Com
pany Engineer.

With a days halt in the gas valua-
ton proceedings, the Public Utilities
Commission today began assembling
the picture of the property values
claimed by the Washington Gas Light
Co., which have gone into the official
record in the first two weeks OF the
public hearings.
The appraisal as outlined by r. o.
Luqueer, the company's engineer and
major witness. totals $27,444, $40, which
is approximately Sill 100000 in excess Of
the existing valuation on which present
gas rates are based. To this amount
will be added later Luqueer's valua-
ton of the Georgetown Gas Light Co,
a subsidiary of the Washington COM
pany, which is expected to bring the
total figure above $30,000.000.
Comprise S7,OOO,00O of Total.
The intangibles claimed by the Wash
ington company alone make up more
than 100000 of the $27,444,8l0
total. One of the largest items in the
intangible list is a theoretical 100000
value for going concern" which
Peoples Counsel Ralph B. Fleharty has
announced he will attempt to have
scaled down when he begins crosS-ex-
VI
Going concern value is always hot
ly contested point in all valuation pro-
ceedingS.
When the hearings are resumed TO-
morrow, Luqueer will testify to depre-
citation, another item of which there is
a wide disagreement between the COM
pany's figures and the estimate by Fle-
harty of what is proper"
V4o,,.s =, VaIuaf;or
The various items that make up Lu-
uueer's total valuation figure include
S18.207,520 as fixed physical property;
S65O.0O0 for materials and supplies:
100000 for working capital; land, ST.
$4,000; undiStributed general costs on
land, which incidentally is another
name for overhead" $528, $50; cost of
financing, 81 1868, 730, and going concern
value, 100000.
The hearing today was postponed to
permit the commission to hold an exec
utive meeting to dispose of number
of pending formal cases, the principal
ones of which are the applications OF
the Washington Railway & Electric Co.
for authority to establish a 2-cent
transfer charge between buses and
street cars at Fifteenth and H streets
northeast and the Capital Traction Co.
for permission to make uniform trans
fer charge between BUSES and cars at
Seventeenth street and Pennsylvania ave-
nue. southeast.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-10-31

court will likely pass on the case the
latter part of November.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-10-31

registration and of the election next
Sunday had cost less than two-thirds
Of the sum appropriated by the
Nicaraguan government.
He said that he expected to return
at least $4,000 to the Nicaraguan
treasury of the $4,000 advanced for
expenses. He Is making plans for the
rehabilitation of the American cleo
toral mission soon after the election.
About 600 enlisted Marines and IS
officers and civilians comprise the
election personnel
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-10-31
BLACKMER TO LEARN
PARIS DECISION SOON
Extradition Request by U. s. Will
Be Passed Upon Within 80
Days, Reports State.

BY the Associated Press.
PARIS, october 31.-Decision in the
case of H. M. Blackmer. of Denver,
whose extradition has been. asked by
the United States Government, is ex-
pected within a month. M. Barthou,
minister Of justice, yesterday forwarded
the papers in the case to Attorney Gen.
eral Philippon, who will examine the
evidence accompanying the demand OF
the United States and then draw up a
report, either favorable or unfavorable,
respecting Blackn1er's extradition. The
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-10-31
252 BUREAUS LISTED
IN PITTSBURGH PROBE
Indictments Ordered by Court for
Liquor Dispensing, Police Graft
and Gambling.
Ru The Associated Press

BY the Associated Press.
PITTSBURGH, october 31-After a
grand jury inquiry lasting several weeks,
Judge James B. Drew has ordered in
dictments drawn up against 252 per-
sons for liquor dispensing, police graft,
gambling and other offenses. The in
dictments total 261, some persons being
mentioned twice or more.
The inquiry started after Alfred W..
Forney, known as the slot machine king,
was sentenced to jail for conspiracy.
When in jail he was indicted and then
gave information to County District
Attorney Samuel H. Gardner, who has
conducted the inquiry,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-10-31
CHICAGO GRAND OPERA
SERIES TO OPEN TONIGHT
Eighteenth Season Program Likely
to Be the Last Held in Historic
Auditorium Theater.
Ry the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
CHICAGO, October 31.-Chicago's
eighteenth season of grand opera by a
resident company, beginning tonight
with the presentation of Bizet's Car
men," probably will be the last series
of opera for the historic Auditorium
Theater.
Next year the new Civic Opera House,
now under construction, probably will
be ready for use of the Chicago Civic
Opera Co.
Carmen" was selected for an OPEN
ing performance for the first time in
Chicagos opera history. Maria Olsez-
waSka, VienneSe contralto, will sing
the part of the fiery cigarette girl. Alice
Mock of Oakland, Calf, will make her
American debut at Micaela.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-10-31

Confederate Monumental Association
conditionally, had given the Atlanta .
chapter title by revefsion.
The resolution held that the associ-
alton had forfeited title because Of its
failure to carry out the condition that
the memorial be completed within IL
years.
Attorneys have advised the aSsocia-
ton that interference of the World War
would establish their title despite the
12-year limit.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-10-31
U. D. C. PLANS TO SUE
FOR STONE MOUNTAIN
Atlanta Chapter Claims Memorial
site Charging Deeds Condi-
tions Not Met.
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
ATLANTA. October 3l.-Atlanta
Chapter, United Daughters of the Con-
federacy, in resolution yesterday de-
cided to bring suit to obtain title to
property on which the Stone Mountain
Memorial is being carved.
that suit should establish their claim
inasmuch as Sam H. Venable, who
originally decided it to Stone Mountain
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-10-31
mccoy TO DEMOBILIZE
NICARAGUA MISSION
Reports Satisfaction With Election
Preparations-Expense Less
Than Sum Appropriated.

BY the Associated Press.
MANAGNA, Nicaragua. october 81.
Brig. Gen. Frank r. Mccoy, return
ing here yesterday from Bluehelds en-
tirely satisfied with election prepara-
tions on the east coast, announced
that the American supervision of the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-10-31
Winter Air Service.

AMSTERDAM (P.-The Summer
air service, by means Of which travellers
reach Scandinavia the same day they
leave Great Britain, has been SO sue
cessful that an airline to Sweden will
be maintained during the Winter
months
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-10-31
Playing Safe.

From the Pathfinder.
Mrs. Youngbride-Im going to cook
dinner today myself. What would you
like, dear?
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. and cheese, I
guess.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-10-31
Ford Buys Landmark.

PIIOENIXVILLE, Conn. CP).-A
store here built In ITS, the frame of
which has hand wrought nails and
wooden pegs, has been bought by Henry
Ford and will be taken down and trans
ferred elsewhere.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-10-31

idtOC1 R1It Vi 4NONCAAbC1s
Blackmer, as chairman of the Mid
west Refining Co., failed to answer a
subpoena as a witness in the trial of
Harry F. Sinclair, in connection with
the Fall-Sinclair Teapot Dome trial
United States Treasury agents are at
present in Paris waiting to bring the oil
man back to the United States on
charges pending against him.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-10-02
GIANT WAVE TAKES THREE

SAINTE CECILE, France-A huge
wave carried away two children and
also drowned a priest who tried to
rescue them.
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lTCAN1 BE DONE ' s 81
RELEASED By CENTRAL PRESS ASSN. 0opYRreHD
81 CENTRAL PRESS S S

gular situation, and one fraught.
with delicious dangers to them both.
The setting was romantic enough;
midnight, "a lonely bungalow with
just the two Of them as its occupants
and most Of all. the keen Interest,
the love, perhaps, which had sud
denly developed between them. Al
most anything might happen, Jane
reflected, rs she waited for the door
to open-anything but one. On that
point, so far as she was concerned,
there had never been any doubt.
Suddenly she realized that instead
Of opening the door in response TO
her exclamation, Tony was speaking
to her from the living room outside.
"nJust came to find out If you have
everything you need" he called in a
CHEEKY voice, "and 20 say good
night"
The tension which had held James
nerves so painfully taut suddenly
gave way. She spoke automatically,
scarcely recognizing her own voice,
so small and flat it seemed.
Everything. thanks. Good night
Good night" She heard his pad
ded Footsteps as he crossed the liv-
ing room floor. followed by the
sharp click Of the latch as he closed
the door Of his room. SIZE SAM back
against the pillows with an exclama-
tion which was half n sigh. half q
ripple OF laughter at herself and
her vanity.
(TO BE CONTINUED
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-10-02

other. he was unanimously chosen, amid scenes OF
peaceful patriotism. For a third, he Is reputed to be
friendly to the United States. Here are three good
reasons why the United States should feel favorabiy
disposed toward President Gil. And they are three
good reasons why his short administration should be Of
help to his country.
Although 1t is not TO be limited that Ambassador
Morrow suggested the choice Of Mexico, it is not diff
cult to suppose that the atmosphere Of cordiality which
has followed the ambassadors incurbency at Mexico
City account in part for the selection of a man of
Senior Gil's sympathetic attitude toward the ~co-opera-
tive spirit which the ambassador has himself exempli-
fled officially and privately throughout his stay in
Mexico.
The two countries have everything to gain BY de-
serving each others confidence and nothing to lose
thereby. II President Gil performs his duties in the
high integrity which led President Gales to refuse %
take advantage of a situation to his own advantage,
then there is good ground for hope that the successor
10 the provisional executive will likewise be named AZ
the dictate Of rational love Of country and not Of pas
sion and violence.
In policies Gales has been stern, and Gil is said to
have dedicated himself to following his chief in that
particular. both as to church and to the pacification
of the country. But Gales, even when he is cruel, is
incorruptible. Gil is said to have that high merit also,
without 50 much Of the bitterness which seems to mark
the retiring presidents nature. All things considersd.
Mexico has come out Of a trying and tragic episode
with credit and with promise.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-10-02
TEXAS DAILY PRESS LEAGUE
Foreign Advertising Representatives
Uniform Arbitration Laws

A suggestion BY Or. Wesley A. Sturges, professor
Of law at Yale University. that the various states
adopt uniform arbitration laws for settlement of COM
mercial disputes outside Of court, patterned after the
United States arbitration act, has created consid-
cradle interest throughout the country
DR.. Sturges' suggestion was offered in an address
before members of the Grain Dealers National Asso-
citation in Boston, and vas considered very appropriate
in view Of the fact the grain dealers were the first or
ganized group to adopt an arbitration plan.
Arbitration methods in the United States have at
tanned such importance and perfection. DR.. sturgss
pointed out. that special legislation in various states
is providing for the specific performance Of the agree
ments and even for the appointment of arbitrator by
the courts in some instances.
Such new laws have been enacted il New York,
where the arbitration plan was advocated by Governor
Alfred Smith who forced the measure through the
state assembly. Other states enacting a similar law
include Massachusetts,, New Jersey, Pennsylvania,
Louisiana, California and Oregon. The United states
also has taken similar steps for controlling disputes
over transactions in interstate and foreign commerce.
and the arbitration plan has proved applicable n =
multitude Of cases.
PRINCIPAL among the reasons advanced by Governor
Smith in recommending the passage of the measure IN
New York were the dilatory nature Of court procedure
congestion OF legal calendars and unfitness Of the jury
system in complicated commercial or technical situa-
tions. 1t was pointed out that these have caused thou
sands of American business men to turn 70 friendly
arbitration for settlement Of their disputes.
In commenting upon the benefits Of the arbitration
plan and the necessity for uniform state laws based
upon the New York law, DR.. Sturges pointed out that
the grain dealers began TO arbitrate disputes IN 1902
and have developed the amicable settlement Of contro-
versies beyond that Of any other organization. Where
formerly seven district committees handled cases IN
their sections, there Is now little work for only one
committee.
Success Of arbitration methods as a means Of keep
ing controversies out of court has grown so great that
concerns and individuals are showing a fast growing
tendency to settle their Observation-Disclosures even before
they become controversies. This has been very no
ticeable in New York where the court dockets show a
decrease in commercial disputes.
Growth or the practice has come SO fast that $50
trade associations with national or interstate member
ship have adopted it since 1920, and more than %
commodities are now produced and distributed under
arbitration agreements DR.. Sturges said. MANY
thousands Of American associated business men now
agree in advance to arbitrate disputes which may arise
in the mutual dealings. When this work is completed
every state will recognize the validity Of arbitration
awards and will enforce them in their courts"
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-10-02
Mission Rotary
Has Program On
Work With Bows

MISSION. Oct. 2.-The boys work
committee was in charge Of the pro-
gram at Mondays Rotary luncheon.
f. W. Haistead was in charge.
while Secretary Charles Nixon used
three boys TO demonstrate the OBJ
iect Of the lesson. These boys.
Merle Polhemus. Billy Duncan and
Jack Potter were used 70 sh>w what
scouting will do for a boy and the
value Or the BOY Scout work.
Rev. Claud y. Peak. OF the First
Presbyterian church ard scout lead
or for Troop I. called the attention
Of the Rotarians to the opportunity
they have for service in assisting
boys to become better scouts and
eventually better men. Rev. Peake
asked the club members to reserve
Thursday evenings TO aid the Toy
Scout movement.
Professor Hugh Proctor spoke on
the same subject. He also spoke OF
the extra credits admitted to the
school curriculum. naming band work
as orc Of the inducements. as scout
ing. for better and more wholesome
work along the lines OF turning q
boy into the man this day and age
demands.
A good feature Of the meeting " :
the club singing. with Mrs. Heathc
May at the piano.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-10-02
Timely Views
REFoRMArIoN URGED FOR FLOOD CONTROL

REFORMATION URGED FOR FLOOD CONTROL
By f.. A. SHERMAN, Associate U. S. Forester.
Edward Augustine Sherman was born in Hum
boldt county, Iowa, March s, 1871. He Is a grad
uate az Iowa State College Of Agriculture and
Mechanical Arts. Entering the newspaper bust
ness in Iowa, he later moved to Hamilton. Mont,
and in 1908 was appointed supervisor Of Bitter
Root forest reserve. lie was transferred to the
forestry department Of the department Of agricul-
ture two years later and since that time has been
in the forest service Of the federal government, be-
ing appointed associate chief forester in 1920. He
was admitted to the bar in 1915. He II a Spanish
American war veteran and n republican. His home
rs in Washington, d.. CO
An intensive study has been made By the forest
service Of the entire Mississippi drainage system. %
determine the place Of forests in the problem Of flood
prevention and control.
While primarily a report on the protective influ-
ence Of the Mississippi valley forest. the study upon
which II is based necessarily has covered surface con-
ditlons and land use generally. The starting point has
been the self-eyident fact that the condition Of the
land surface has a direct influence on the amount Of
water held and retained by the soil, on the silt con-
tent Of streams contributing to floods, as we'll as on
the volume. velocity. and turbidity Of the water itself.
u follows that any form Of land use which affects
the condition Of the surface has a direct bearing on
the run-off from that land.
Inc study shows graphically and statistically the
N@'4uh ana extent Of what are believed TO be the most
critical areas in the Mississippi valley, Judged By their
need Of forest cover to prevent excessive run-off and
erosion. The regions classified as critical areas
amount 70 $4,000 square miles in 80 states.
Since the settlement Of the Mississippi valley the
proportion oil forest area in the basin of the Missis-
sippi has been reduced from 40 to 20 per cent by nec-
essary abuse and neglect.
me Forests on critical areas. with the execution ar
the lands within public forests and parks. are not con-
trlout'ng iul service in the direction of flood control
largey because Of injury BY fires in commercial wood
lands and too heavy grazing in farm woodlands.
Inc loss Of soil by erosion from cultivated fields
Is a serious menace not only to the channels of the
Mlssisslppi river, but to the permanency Of profitable
agriculture IN many parts or the valley which have
thus far flourished through the virgin fertility Of soils
now rapidly eroding.
Inc report eliminates IN a series Of recommended
tons for remedial action by the federal government,
IN addition 70 the construction Of levees. reservoirs.
~by-passes, and spill-ways as flood-preventive measures.
Forest rehabilitation is not urged as an alternative
to engineering works for flood control. II Il supple
mentary to the engineering program. but il Is q sup
plement of such Importance that no complete plan of
flood control can cr1it IL.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-10-02
Highway Congress in Mexico City

Delegates from practically every country in the
western hemisphere. including a score Of the most
prominent highway engineers in the United States, are
registered for the second Mexican national highway
congress which will convene in Mexico City wednes-
day, October 3.
Considerable significance is attached TO this con-
vress. due 70 the fact that financing az Mexican high
ways will Be discussed, and it is probable AT effort will
se made 10 interest American capitalists in the Mexi-
ian highway projects.
The congress is held under the auspices Of the Mex
lean national highway commission, and IL will serve ~
consolidate plans for highway construction and 20
public attention the importance OF good roads. Better
methods Of construction will be one q the important
angles discussed.
In announcing their acceptance ~ an invitation 70
send representatives, the American Road Builders As
ISOLATION gave the assurance they would also exhibit
the latest practices q highway engineering and CON
struction IN connection with equipment for both con
struction and maintenance. The most ~up-to-date road
building equipment will be shown, the association
stated. and demonstrations OF equipment will be one
az the interesting features.
The Mexican federal governments program for road
building, which was initiated in 1921 and intensified in
1925. has attracted much attention in the United
States. It has served u impress upon the Mexican
people the importance of good roads and the relation
between highways and national and community prog
ress. Construction Of the first few hundred miles has
resulted in many benefits and has had 4 marked effect
upon public opinion.
Mexico is contemplating an extensive highway pro-
gram, including construction Of at least three main
highways connecting with he American road system.
These will be the basis from which the feeder roads
extending TO all parts Of the republic will radiate.
Mexican leaders assert they will be able to finance
the main highways IN tArce 70 five years, and that with
their completion, construction of the main feeders
viii be easy TO finance.
Opinion in Mexico City is to the effect that Ameri-
can capital may be induced to aid in financing the
main connections with the American highway system.
n the event negotiation with this end in view are sue
cessful the main highways will be constructed imme-
diately. Proponents Of this plan assert that develop
ment Of the national resources which will follow sx-
tensive highway construction would be tremendous and
that the country would be justified in making an at
tractive offer to float the necessary loan.