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The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1929-05-31

Resolution of Section Three, n. Y.
The resolution on the Comintern
Address adopted by the Bureau of
Section No. 8 formerly of Section
No. A. was as follows:
Having discussed the Comintern
address, the Bureau of Section No.
3cisEof the opinion that it is of the
greatest Importance to our Party
and its line is the only basis for
building a mass revolutionary move
ment in this country and for real
struggle against the right danger.
The acknowledgements con-
tanned in the Address we heartily
approve and call on tie Central Com
mittee to carry them cut uncondi-
tionally. The Central Executive
Committee will give its wholehearted
support to the campaign of en-
lightenment of the membership as to
the contents of the Communist In
ternational Address.
We call on all comrades to ex-
pose all attempts at fractional inter-
probation of the address.
The Section Executive Committee
will fight uncompromisingly against
all distortion of the Address and will
not stop at any organizationaI
measures to c .ry out the line of
the Communist International for
building mass Communist Party
in the United States.
Long Live the Comi-tern! Down
with the Right Wing! Long Live
the Unity of the Party!-Section No.
8 Bureau; Present: Mittleman, Cline,
Lifschutz and Stevens.
The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1929-05-31
WORKERS RELIEF
ASKS TENT FUNDS
Strikers Build Their
Own Foundations

Continued from Page One)
Dixon workers plan a united strug-
gle.
The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1929-05-31

Each morning, when we come to
work, we are lowered in hoist to
level 70 feet below the surface of
the river. In front of us, in the
face Of the tube that stretches out
under the river, is hug, steel door,
like that of vault. We pull it open,
and enter small room where there
are several wooden benches and
table. The door is shut, and lever
is pulled to put US under a pressure
of s pounds to square inch the
air is shut off. While this is done,
there is a roaring and screaming
your nerves have to be pretty hard
to stand the noise. Our noses bleed
badly while the air is being lowered
to the s pound pressure. Then the
valve is again opened, and we are
put under pressure of Is pounds.
1len door is opened in the oryo-
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-06-11
FARM RELIEF
TEST VOTE UP

WASHINGTON. June 1I.-P-
An intensive drive for votes was I'M
der way today in the senate as a
decision was neared in the contro-
versy over the debenture plan in the
farm relief bill and on the bill it
self. during the morning three re-
publican senators, reported in the
doubtful column. were called TO the
White House. 1t was indicated after
wards that their positions still were
IN doubt.
Positions in Doubt
Senators Nye and Frazier. Of
North Dakota. who voted for the
debenture were among the White
House visitors. but they indicated
later they had not changed their
attitude. Senator COuzens. OF Mich
iEan. who has been counted upon by
republican leaders 10 support the
administration. was a breakfast
guest Of Mr.. Hoover. He made II
known yesterday he was "on the
fence" and was seriously consider
ing votizG against the conference
measure which recommends elm
nation OF the debenture. CouZens
declined t. discuss the White House
visit.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-06-11

would set up a supervisory commits
sion to control the production q
oil"
Colorado. through Robert VIM
bourne. its attorney general. Utah
represented by w. r. Wallace. Mon
tana and Wyoming In the person;
Of Governors Erickson and Emerson
Frankly stated they were not i'll
terested In any compact which die
not look 70 the resembling OF Presi-
dent Hocver's order.
Governor Clyde Reed Of KaEsas
suggested that an interstate oil ON
mission similar to the Interstate
Commerce commission. be estab-
lished and thei industry controlled
by federal government.
Scott Haywood, representing Gov
ernor Long OF Louisiana. said his
state would not sanction any COM
pact which did not limit importa-
ton Of oil IN proportion 70 the
amount ID cut production IN the
United States.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-06-11
HUGE PATRIOTIC CELEBRATION PLANNED HERE FOR JULY 4
of Opposition
Hoover Oil
Order Still Raging

COLORADO SPRINGS. colo.
June l1.-tPJ-The storm Of oppo-
sition against President Hooyer's
order withdrawing government land
from oil prospecting which Swirled
up from representatives of Rocky
mountain states showed no signs
Of abatement today a. the COVER
nors' conference called by President
Hoover To consider OF con-
serving oil went into its Secold day
OF work.
Called specifically TO consider the
feasibility Of an interstate compact
which would control production by
limiting drilling. the conference
early became a forum OF debate on
the Hoover order with arguments
predominant in opposition TO IL.
Representatives from only II
Rocky mountain state. New Mexico,
supported the Hoover policy. Hugh
3. Woodward, lieutenant governor,
declaring his state was confident
the administration had every inten-
ton Of protecting the welfare OF the
Rocky mountain states.
Sharing the nmelight with opposi-
ton TO the Hoover order was the
statement made by Chairman Mark
l.. Requa. in his opening address
that II the states and the industry
did not cooperate and conserve ne
would urge rigid government coer-
Give regulation.
Leaders Present
Practically every leader OF n
country's oil industry heard Mr..
Reuua as he declared such con-
troll 10 be the only alternative II
cooperation was not forthcoming.
Secretary Wilbur, after 2 brief a.
dress, sat silently throughout the
barrage against the order he IS car
rving out. but today was on his way
west. where he will prescribe over
the commencement exercises OF
Stanford university. He may re-
turn lated to the conference.
independent operators. after an
unsuccessful attempt late last night
10 place the conference on record
as opposing the Hoover policy and
favoring a tariff on oil, held the
attention of opposing any compact
which did limit the amount Of for
eign amount OF foreign oil imported
declaring that such oil can be
placed on the market in New York
at a lower price than can American
crude. This foreign oil, they said
was produced and transported TO
this country by American operators
and under those conditions could
be controlled.
The big three Of the oil producing
-tatas. Texas. O'17homa and Cali
fornia went on record as being in
~terested in. but not nthLslastic
about. an interstate compact. NJ.
NJ. Crane of Dallas. representing
Governor Moody. said he and other
Texas delegates we're willing 70
learn. but all they could do was
listen and carry back to Governor
Moody and the Texas legislature re-
ports Of what they had heard.
Pat Malloy. speaking for the Ok
lahoma delegation. said his tate
was willing 10 sit in any confer
ence about oil. but was not willing
to enter into any compact which
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-06-11
n. y.

NEW YORK. June l1.-tPi-Cot-
ton opened steady al a decline Of
/ to 4 points. Some selling appeared
on favorable weather reports and
bearish cotton cloth statistics but
the offerings were absorbed and
prices steadied on covering and
trade buying of near months. There
was probably some commission
house buying Of new crops in anti
cipation Of unfavorable features in
the weekly report of the weather bu-
reau tomorrow. BY the end Of the
first half hour. active months were
about 3 TO 6 points net higher with
July selling at l848. and December
1880.
The market was quiet but steady
later on buying in anticipation Of
a bullish government report on boil
weevil emergency next Friday. July
sold up TO 1880 and December TO
1882. making net advances of about
4 TO 6 points on the active positions
but there seemed a little more cot
ton for sale az these figures and
prices at midday were within a point
or two Of yesterdays closing quota
tions.
Futures closed steady. ! TO 4
points higher; spot quiet, middling
1880.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-06-11
JULY COTTON
DOWN TO 1852
Textile Statistics At Opening
And Cables Help
Decline

NEW ORLEANS, June il.-Fl-
The cotton market opeaed easy at
a decline Of ? TO 4 points. Bearish
textile statistics and disappointing
cables we're factors behind the de-
cline which carried July off to 1852.
October 1913. and December 1880.
or 4 TO 5 points net down.
The comparatively mild effect of
the textile figures induced shorts
to cover and towards the end Of the
first hour prices rallied TO 1883 for
october and 1859 for December or
s to 9 points above the lows.
The market ruled quiet but steady
during the rest Of the morning. July
and October traded 70 new highs at
1851 and 1870. respectively. which
brought all active months to levels
10 points above the lows and 4 to 6
points over yesterdays close.
At mid-session the market was
steady and at or ear the highs.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-06-11
MONEY RATES
LOWER STOCKS
Prices Ease Down After
Selling Stimulated BY
Call Demands

NEW YORK, June ll.-2)-Stock
prices drifted lower at the opening
of today's market. with selling in
fluenced by the recent ~Stiffening Of
call money rates. Air reduction
dropped 3 points. General Railway
Signal 2 and United Aircraft ].
Most Of the popular industrials and
rails showed irregular fractional
changes on opening sales.
Buying operations were again re-
sumed in the public utilities. But
the volume Of trading was relatively
small. Commonwealth Power was
quickly marked up more than 3
points and American Water Works
and North American advanced a
point or so.
Failure of the oils to make more
Of a response TO thee pening Of the
oil conservation conference was at
tributed in brokerage circles to the
fact tina the public already Is heav-
lily loaded with those stocks. Sicily
sold off more than a point. Rio
Grande Oil sank 2 1-2 points TO a
new low for the year at 20.
General Electric quickly dropped
? IL points. Auburn Auto 2, Radio
and several other leading industrialS
sank a point or more on the renewal
Of selling pressure.
American Sugar Refining. Allied
Chemical and Timken Roller Bear
ing all recorded early advances Of
a point or so.
Foreign exchanges steady. with
cables unchanged at S4.84 7-8.
The close was steady with salas
approXimating 100000 shares.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-06-11
ANNOUNCE NJ E
Z = X
OF WALES TROTH
= y =
SOON

LONDON. June ll.-P-Belief Is
growing In some quarters here that
an announcement of the engage
ment Of the Prince Of Wales to
Princess Ingrid. daughter of the
crown prince of Sweden. may be
made within the next two weeks.
Two possible occasions are sug-
gested. the princes 35th birthday
on June %. and an elaborate ball
which the Swedish embassy has ar
ranged for the princess June IA.
1t is not the first time that there
have been rumors that the British
heir would marry his ~io-year-old
second cousin. but not before have
there been the combination OF cir
cumstsnceS giving background and
lending weight to the reports.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-06-11
II OFFICER GETS
ga QUARTS OF LIQUOR

Customs Officer James Collins
made his first big haul since the
recent session of federal court when
he halted a touring car at Chavez
crossing near Santa Maria at 6 a.
m. today and found "a quarts Of
mescal and 10 quarts Of cognac.
Two men were arrested and
brought 10 Brownsville TO await ex-
aiming trial. which was expected
to be held Tuesday afternoon.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-06-11
MacD Donald Visit
Would Be Greatly
Welcomed By u. S,

WASHINGTON. June fl.-LPl-
A visit of Prime Minister MacDon-
aid Of Great Britain to the United
States to discuss Anglo American
relations, including naval arms re-
duction, would be greatly welcomed
by the American government.
Charles @. Dawes. new American
ambassador TO London. will arrive
in England Friday and will ac-
quaint himself with the proposed
visit Of Premier Macdonald, and. If
il is to be made. Will take charge Of
the discussions on behalf Of the
American government.
President Hoover was said to
know nothing about the proposed
visit Of the British prime minister
TO this country except what he has
read In press dispatches.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-06-11
Wheat Scores Quick
Advances OF Farm
Relief Assurance

CHICAGO. June 1l.-tP-Wheat
scored quick advances today after
an early setback that was associated
with uncertainty over the senate
vote today on farm relief
Opening 7-Sc to &c down. wheat
later rebounded to well above yes
terday's finish. Corn also developed
strength. starting Lie to SIC OIL
and subsequently showing gains.
Oats we're relatively weak. Pro-
visions held about steady.
Wheat closed unsettled. | i-2c 70
2 3-8c above yesterdays finish. corn
Sac 70 3 1-8c up. Oats lac TO 5-8n
SAC advance. and provisions vary
ing from &c decline TO a rise OF 35c.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-06-11
ALL VALLEY
TO TAKE PART
Parades, Pageant, Dance
And Fireworks To Be
On Program

The greatest July 4th celebration
IN the history Of the Valley, and
the greatest fireworks display ever
attempted in Texas we're Indepen-
dence day plans, announced today
by Harry l.. Faux, chairman Of the
chamber OF commerce celebration
committee.
Surprise on top of surprise cou-
pied with a patriotic program the
like of which has never before been
attempted in the Valley is in store
for all visitors TO Brownsville on
Americas greatest national holiday.
The program is complete IN ev-
ery detail and we are ready 70 prom
lSe that 1t never will lag for a mo-
ment throughout the day Faux
declared.
Parade TnclEdad
The first thing on the program
will be a parade formed by the
American Legion posts and Boy
Scouts Of the Valley. This is to ter
inmate in athletic events, contests
and drills on Elizabeth street, at
Fort Brown and other points OF the
city to be determined later.
At noon 1000 members Of the
American Legion, Spanish-Ameri-
car war veterans, Civil war veterans
and Boy Scouts will hold a barbe-
cue along the river bank in Fort
Brown. Scouts from all over the
Valley will be guests Of the other
three organizations at this feast.
and 1t is expected that newSreel
cameramen will be on hand 10 take
pictures CT this event.
Early in the afternoon. there Will
be a formal parade representing
Brownsville business and other or
carnations and at 4 p. m, a short
exhibition at the municipal airport
is to feature airplane stunts and eX-
hibitions combined with a daylight
fireworks display.
Pageant Also
The really spectacular part OF the
program has been reserved for the
afternoon and night, Faux de-
clared.
An oriental pageant, The Court
Of the Far East is 10 share the
spotlight with the fireworks dis
play.
Jack Robin. professional artist,
was 10 arrive in Brownsville late
Tuesday to begin preparations on
decorations and stage settings for
the affair. which will be held on the
lake at Fort Brown. The pageant
will include 10 deliberately decorated
Gf--&~ -w1rNrnNNs11 hgFun animals
and birds. each to carry a duchess
and her attendants.
Faux said the pageant would re-
uuire one hour and 80 minutes TO
stage.
Immediately following the pa
geant will be the gigantic fireworks
display, 10 consist Of numerous aerial
Illuminated bombs and artistic dis
plays OF waterfalls. battles OF the
Marine. illuminated citrus trees, and
many others. all in fireworks.
The day Of fun will be closed
with a dance at Hotel FL Jardin
honoring the Queen and her at
PENDANTS, who will represent each
city and town in the Valley.
Another stunt planned is a street
dance. which probably will be held
at Washington park as a special
attraction for the Mexican popula-
ton.
A 75-piece band from Harrington.
composed principally Of Boy Scouts.
and another from Weslaco number
ing so. already have been secured
for the day. Others are being in
vited.
Visitors may look forward to any
number Of comical attractions,
Faux said.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-06-11
Measure to Repeal
New Marriage Law
Lost In Committee

AUSTIN. June 1l.=CPi-A move
ment to repeal the new marriage
law requiring three days notice Of
intention 70 wed vas nipped today
when the house committee on judi
ciary killed a bill by Representative
Sam Gates Of Rung restoring the old
regulations with reference 70 issu-
nee Of marriage licenses. The new
law. which also requires the bride
groom to obtain a health certificate
will become effective June 13.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-06-11
PROTEST RED GUSHING

MEXICO CITY. June 11-lP-
The Red international AssOcia-
ton Of Assistance has sent TO the
Mexican press a protest against al
legged closing Of communist head
quarters in Mexico City and sup
preston of the party organ. Eel
Machete.'
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-06-11
MURDER AND SUICIDE

MOUNT VERNON. XIV. June 1i.
PA man and hiS si~ster-in-i@w
were shot and killed here yesterday
In what was described nv police "a
a murder and suicide. ". J. Ti"tfM
investigator. said the man. ~ ~.
Betherum. IS. killed the wife c. Ne
brother arG then shot himself. lie
reported no cause for the act could
be found.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-06-11
ELKS AND LEGION HERE
PLAN A DAY FETE

A program IN observance Of Flag
day. June IA. Is being arranged by
local Elks In conjunction with the
American Legion.
The program. which is being pre-
pared by a committee headed BY
Judge Ira Webster. will follow the
regular form for the Elks' Flag day
observance. but the speaker and
other participants have not vet been
named
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-06-11

GOV. MOODY GRANTS
LEAHY 30-DAY STAY

AUSTIN. Tex. June ll-iP-In
order that the board Of pardcns
might have additional time 70
study the case. Governor Moody
has granted Harry D. Leahy. sem
fenced 70 death In the Staying or
DR.. j. A. Ramsey Of Mathis. Tex,
more than three years ago a 30
day stay Of execution. Leahy was
scheduled to be executed tomorrow.
This AZ the second stay 10 be grant
ed by the governor.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-06-11
FOREIGN EXCHANGE

NEW YORK, June 11.-P-
Foreign exchanges irregular.
Great Britain. demand 494 ga:
cables 434 1916; so day bills on
banks 479 1l-l6.
France, demand 800 SIS: Italy
5.22 5-8: Belgium 1888; Germany
1881 Ia; Tokyo 1895: Montreal
1925.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-06-11

VATICAN CITY. June Il.-yP-
Inc pope today promulgated the
fundamental. law" or the new Vat
ican state IN 21 articles. The first
IT. these gives the pontiff full leg
lslatlve, executive and iudiciarv
5~"e-s- IN case the papacy Should
Be vacant, these powers 90 m tho
SoHege OF Cardinals. which can
1l11y take legislative measures in
q extreme urgency. however
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-06-11
NEWS
BRIEFS
FoCH's BROTHER DIES

PARIS, June ll.-P-Father
German Foch, Jesuit priest and
younger brother Of the late Mar
shall Ferdinand FOch. died today,
less than three menths after his
soldier brother passed away. He
died quietly in the hospital Of the
Brothers of Saint John of God from
a long standing heart affection.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-06-11
san BENITO MINISTERS
BACK BOXING BAN

SAN 5ENITO. June 1.-THE
first official act Of the ministerial
alliance formed here Monday night
was the sending Of a telegram 70
Gov. Dan Moody. endorsing his &C
ton in stopping boxing in the
Valley.
Rev. Z w. Johnson. Episcopal
rector. Is chairman or the new or
g~anization.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-06-11
GIRL SHOT TO A

OKLAHOMA CITY. June IL
R)-Ramona Frates. 10. daughter
Of Joseph FrateS. Tulsa railroad
man. died today from a shotgun
wound said TO have been received
accidentally yesterday while on an
outing with the family OF T. III.
Slick. wealthy independent oil Op-
orator. Slick declined TO discuss
the accident.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-06-11
SPOTS

LIVERPOOL. June ll.-P-Cot-
ton. spot fair demand: lower; Amer
lean strict good middling 1929: good
middling 1889: strict middling 1899;
middling 1919: strict low middlulg
9.e4: low middling 9.64: strict good
ordinary 9.24: good ordinary 5.54.
Sales 1000 bales. $500 American.
Receipts 1000, American 500. Fu-
lures closed quiet and steady. July
992: October 9.Ss: December 9.S7:
January 9.66: March 9.9l; May 9.e3.
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MAN Held ON
CContinued from Pace n

Continued from Page ~
during the last five months, il was
revealed today in q statement issued
by the local retail merchants asso-
citation in connection with a demand
on local authorities that action be
taken against violators.
The officials have promised to
take necessary action 10 discourage
the practice which during the five
month period closing June / resulted
in the presentation to Miss j..
Bernadine Price. secretary. Of S5.748
in checks for which there were no
funds IN the bank.
OF this amount approximately
$4,000 still remains unsolicited. Miss
Price declared.
The following statement was is
sued from her office:
up IN arms over the report that
S76 'hot checks" totalling S5.748-95
have been handled by the Retail
Merchants Association Of Browns
Vile in the past five months, a COM
mittee OF merchants interviewed
County Attorney NJ. r. Hall and
Justices Of the Peace Fred "A. Ko-
walski and B. L. Cain and obtained
their prompt assurance that drastic
action would be tsken to curb the
practice Of trading worthless pieces
OF paper for merchandise.
Committee Appointed
eat q called meeting OF the Re
tai Merchants Association Tue5-
GOV at 10 a. m. Vice President James
Ainsworth. in the absence OF Presi-
dent Sam Perl, appointed a commit
tee 10 interview the law enforce
r,ent officers Of Brownsville regard
ing the hot check" evil. This COM
Ynittee. consisting Of Edwin Taylor,
OF Taylor Lumber Company. Sher-
wood Bishop, Of Bishops Print SHOP
and H. G. H. Weinert, OF Eagle
pharmacy report that they inter
viewed County Attorney NJ. r. Hall
wednesday and Justices OF 2
Peace. Fred "A. KowalSki and b. J..
Cain. Thursday. Both the county
attorney and the justices OF the
peace promised prompt arrests and
nuick action in all hot check" cases.
IL is the intention OF the 100 men,
bers OF the Retail Merchants aSSo-
citation TO file complaints in all cases
where 'hot checks are rendered
them in payment for merchandise.
New Law Talked
Members Of the association are
particularly interested in the new
law which takes effect the 18th Of
.Ilne. Under this Law. once prose-
-..ts@. a. started. and the defendant
found guilty. there Is no way out Of
q fine. IN other words, criminal &C
finn against hot check" artists may
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-06-11

not be settled By making the check
good.
AT the regular meeting or the Re-
tail Merchants Association. Thurs
cay night. June Goth. County At
torney M. r. Hall will speak to the
members on the hot check" Law
and the meeting will be given over
70 a discussion of ways and means
Of Kidding the community OF those
who svindle merchants BY issuing
checks when there j. no money In
the bank"
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-06-11
MARKETS AT A
GLANCE
tBy the Associated Press. June I'D
New York:

lBy the Associated Press. June I'D
New York:
Stocks irregular; Commercial Sol
vents touches new high at 4l0.
Bonds steady; high grade rails
improve.
Curb irregular; Transccntinental
Oil at new high.
Foreign exchanges irregular.
sterling cables at lowest level since
February.
Cotton quiet and featureless.
Sugar easy: poor spot demand.
Coffee higher; firm Brazilian
market.
Chicago:
Wheat strong; good export de-
mand
Corn firm; forecast unfavorable
weather.
Cattle strong to higher.
Hogs steady to lower.