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The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1929-06-13


twelve months by judges in con-
niyance with the social democrats.
BERLIN, June IL. = Thaelman
yesterday concluded his report OF
the present Party line with special
reference to the estimate of the
May Day events, and their relation
to the war danger.
He enumerated the factors show
ing the increase of the war danger
He declared the defense of the Sow
let Union must be the axis of the
revolutionary movement of all coun-
tries. The first of August must be
a great mobilization of toilers
against war for the defense of the
Soviet Union. The rehabilitation of
the working masses has been ac-
companied by the Bolshevization of
the Communist Parties. The Boil
shevization was expressed in the
expulsion of the liquidators and the
conquering of the conciliators. The
struggle against the right wing and
conciliators must be continued en-
ergetically: Thaelmann described
the economic situation in Germany.
Reparations meant that the German
proletariat provides profits for for
eign as well as their own capitalist
The social democracy is doing every
thing to assist the bourgeoisie to
extort reparations from the workers.
The Communist Party adopts the
Brest-Litovsk attitude of the Boil
sheviks; after the destruction of the
bourgeoisie and social fascists, the
Communists will tear up the Young
Continued on Page Tqoo)
The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1929-06-13

tence to the electric chair.
The Manville-Jenckes Off
cials, superintendent and
bosses, last night invaded the
city council ch a m ber and
forced the council to put the COM
pany's attorney, Major A. L. Bull
winkle, former congressman, on
the city payroll as special prose
cutor.
In the last few days, the COM
pany officials have retained prac-
tically every attorney of any stand
ing in Gastonia county to assist in
the railroading of some of these
strikers to death. They have also
retained Clyde Hoey, of Shelby, con-
sidered the best known lawyer in
the state and a brother-in-law of
the governor. Today they are ne
gotiating for the services of E. T.
Cansler, of Charlotte, considered
the leader of the state bar.
Workers Crowd Court.
The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1929-06-13
IRON STRIKERS
TO MEET BOSSES
Will Grant Individual
Settlements

Having practically tied up the
trade in this city by a successful
strike of 1000 architectural iron
and bronze workers, which began on
May 15, the strikers at mass meet
ing held in Irving Plaza, 18th ST.
and Irving Place, decided to begin
granting individual settlements. The
union office has been flooded with
applications for settlements from
Continued On Page Fivel
The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1929-06-13
BY BILL DUNNE.

GASTONlA, N c. June 12-Complete machinery for the
trae-up OF the strikers and National Textile Workers Union
officials is being rapidly completed by the ManvieJenckes
Company.
1t was reported here today that the charge against
Fred Erwin Bea southern organizer National Textile
Workers Unlon has been changed from compcty to mur
der which in North Carolina involves on conviction SEN
The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1929-06-13

A large crowa OF strikers and
mill workers were on hand for the
hearing this morning here, but De-
tense Attorney Jimison, standing
on the writ of habeas corpus, which
the authorities are trying to ignore,
waived examination on behalf of
the prisoners.
An |. L. D. defense mass meet
ing will be held Saturday in Gas
tonia with the cooperation of the
National Textile Workers Union.
Continued on Page T1Uo)
The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1929-06-13
BERLIN meet IN
DISCUSSION or
COMMUNIST TASK
Thaelman Reports on
War Danger, May
Day Events
Party Line Outlined
Demonstrate Against
Visiting Monarch
BULLETIN.

Ten workers arrested for de-
Tending themselves against the
police who attacked them during
the May Day demonstration were
today sentenced to from three to
twelve months by judges in con-
niyance with the social democrats.
The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1929-06-13

THE DAILY WORKER FIGHTS
For Workers. Farmers Government
TO Organize the Unorganized
Against ImberiaIiSt War
For the 40-Honr Week
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-08-14
GAS RATE CHANGES
ORDERED BY GROUP
Maryland Commission Cuts
Washington Suburban Com
pany's Income $4,000.


BALTIMORE, August 14.-An order
requiring the Washington Suburban
Gas Co. to file an amended schedule
of rates, which will reduce its yearly
income approximately $4,000. was sign
ed yesterday by the Public Service
Commission.
The order came as the result OF
hearing heldsrecently after a complaint
Of the mayor of Hyattsville and other
residents of that town asking an in
vestigation Of the rates charged by the
gas company.
The new rates will be filed on the
estimated rate base Of $714.000. They
will take effect on October /.
Commissions Findings.
In its order the commission said 1t
had made an investigation into the
company's investment and charges and
found that:
The investment per customer was
$242 in 1922, $3.50 at the end of 1927
increase in customers, comparing 1922
with 1928. was 81 per cent, which Is
considerably less than the rate of in
crease In cost of plant or in length of
mains. This disparity can be explained
by the fact that more recent extern
sions Of mains have been into compare
lively undeveloped territory, and it is
reasonable to expect that as new dwell
ings are erected in the districts served
by these mains there will be a steady
decrease in investment per customer
This conclusion is supported by the de-
crease which took place in 1928, as
noted above.
THE commission has given careful
consideration to all the testimony and
exhibits submitted at the public hear
ing and finds that the fair value of
fixed physical property at December 81.
1928. was $556,800 To this amount
has been added 1914 per cent ($91 5000,
which is considered reasonable, for in
direct costs or construction overhead.
An allowance Of $17,500 has been made
for working capital. including cash to
the extent of one-eighth of the annual
operating expenses. Going value is esti-
mated at $4,000. The resulting rate
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-08-14
GIRL FOUND DEAD,
VICTIM OF POISON
Miss EIinor Bickford, BerWyn,
Who Had Been III, Leaves
Notes to Parents.

BRADDOCK HEIGHTS, Md, August
14-Miss Elinor Bickford, 20 years old,
of Berwyn, Md, Goucher College grad
uate and student at Maryland Uni
versity, was found dead in her room
at Q Summer cottage here yesterday,
two empty bottles and . note beside
her.
The note requested that her parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. S. p. Bickford, be mott
fed and asked the mother not to
worry. No motive was given for the
supposed suicide, but the young woman
had been Ill for some time, 1t is said.
Her father is said to be a coal dealer.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bickford were at
Ocean City, according to authorities
here, when an effort was made to
reach them by telephone. Connection
was finally made, and they came here
this morning to claim the body.
Miss Bickford Is survived by two
brothers, G. p. Bickford, jr., of Cleve-
land, Ohio, and J. H. Bickford, and a
sister, Mrs. w. P. Seigler Of Dayton,
Ohio, besides her parents.
According to the woman In charge of
the Summer cottage, Miss Bickford
came mere MOuQdy 1Or SuOTC SCay 1OT
her health. She did not appear for
breakfast yesterday and was absent at
the lunch call. The landlady peered
over the transom to ascertain the cause
of her door being locked from the in
side and saw her lying across the bed.
The authorities were notified and q
physician was called. The latter gave
poisoning as the cause of death. Maj.
Sherman p. Bowers, acting coroner, held
it to be q case Of suicide. An inquest
was deemed unnecessary. The body was
returned to Berwyn today and prepara-
tions were made there for the funeral.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-08-14
WORK IS RUSHED
ON ENGINE HOUSE
Clarendon Department to
Have Building Ready for
New Pumper.
BY LESTER N. INSKEEP,
Stan CORRESPONDENT of The Star.

CLARENDON, Va. August 14.-Fear-
ing that further delay may prevent
completion Of the building before ar
rival Of the new 600-gallon pumping
engine recently ordered by the board OF
county supervisors, A. c. Putnam. presi-
dent Of the Clarendon volunteer Fire
Department. today instructed A. j.
erection of the building on the lot so
strongly protested by residents Of the
vicinity in which 1t is located.
The resumption of work follows two
day delay granted to permit Rev. George
H. Fielding, pastor of the Clarendon
Methodist Church; Joseph c. Boss,
owner of property adjacent to the new
building, and other interested residents
to find and provide a more suitable
location for the engine house.
It Is understood that one location was
found, but that q canvass of the locality
developed as much opposition to the
erection of the building there as has
been displayed by property owners IN
the present location.
Avoid Further Delay.
Putnam stated last night that he had
done everything in his power to prevent
the location of the department in
community in which 1t was not wanted,
and that he felt that the opponents had
been given every opportunity to CO.
operate in the selection of another loca-
ton. Failing to get favorable report
last night. he stated that the matter Is
closed and that the building will pro-
coed without further delay.
After the first disagreement. caused,
1t is believed, by the appearance OF
large delegation before the coming COM
mission to protest the building, church
and IRE department officials have been
working tremendously in a search for a
better location, the board Of stewards
of the church having offered $500 to-
ward its purchase and Boss having
offered to purchase the lot now owned
by the department at profit Of 500
TO the department.
Several Points Raised.
Among the objections offered to the
location of the engine house at its new
location were:
It's close proximity to the church.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-08-14
JOHN 7. FISHER, SR.,
DIES AT OXON HILL

OXON HILL, Md, August 14.-John
T. Fisher, ST., former sheriff and Re
publican leader Of Prince Georges
County, died at his residence here yes
terday. He suffered an apoplectic
stroke recently, and had been critically
Ill for three weeks.
AS q young man Mr.. Fisher served a
term as sheriff and was clerk to the
county commissioners during the last
Republican administration.
He is survived by his widow. Mrs.
Naomi Fisher, formerly Miss Edelen
Of Fort Foote, Nd; daughter, Mrs.
Emery Valentine Of Washington. and
three sons. Lieut.. Thomas G. Fisher,
u. S. NJ, now stationed at San Diego,
Calf; Adrian p. Fisher, an attorney,
of Oxon Hill, and John T. Fisher, jr.,
Of Oxon Hill.
Funeral services will be held at his
late residence tomorrow morning at 10
o'clock, to be, followed by services at
st. BarnabaS Church. Oxon Hill. at
1890. Interment will be in the church
cemetery.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-08-14
BUILDING PROGRAM
PLANS DISCUSSED
Arlington Commerce Commit
tee Complies Figures for
County Board Action.
By q Stan Correspondent of The Star.

BY 3 stan Correspondent Of The Star.
CLARENDON, Va, August 14.-With
the projects requiring immediate action
already decided upon, the Swear pro-
gram committee of the Arlington County
Chamber Of Commerce, headed by
Henry c. Morris, chairman, met yester-
day to complete the compilation Of data
for presentation to the board of direc-
tors at their regular fortnightly meet
ing tomorrow.
After lengthy discussion as to the
duties of the committee it was decided
that the work expected of 1t was the
gathering Of facts and figures for the
action of the board, the facts to be used
by the board of directors in formulating
future plans and then turned over to
the standing committee created for the
particular project on which the data
Is compiled.
Three Subjects Chosen.
There have been three subjects select
ed by the committee as requiring the
immediate action of the chamber. These
are the water situation, the proposed
sewerage and planning and coming. the
latter including an industrial survey.
Full reports will be presented at to-
morrows meeting, one on water and the
other on sewerage. Both of these will
be in the form Of written reports re-
garding each, but will not carry recon-
mendations as to action by the board.
the committee being Of the opinion that
this was not expected of them.
It will not be possible at this time,
according to p. p. Woodbridge, execu-
tive secretary Of the chamber, to make
full report on planning and coming
and an industrial survey. The COM
mittee, however, has partially completed
the work on this report and will submit
that part which is completed.
The committee will await fnal action
by the board Of directors upon the re-
ports filed tomorrow before proceeding
with the selection Of the next classifi-
cations requiring immediate action.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-08-14
Policeman Sees
Two Collisions and
Takes i'm Drivers

BY a stan Correspondent OF The Star.
ARLINGTON COUNTY COURT
HOUSE. August 14.-Whtle sta
toned at Mount Vernon avenue
and Washington avenue yester-
day Policeman Ray Cobean made
two arrests Of drivers OF automo-
biles who are alleged to have
been operating while intoxicated.
The two men, James Payne of
Del Ray, Va, and E. A. Pearson
Of Manassas, Va, were arraigncd
before Judge Harry r. Thomas in
Police Court this morning and
held under a $500 bond each for
action of the grand jury.
According to Cobean. both men
had collisions within sight Of the
place where he was standing. He
was on duty to check up on per-
sons who failed to observe the
automatic traffic signal at that
corner.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-08-14
JUSTICE ACTS SWIFTLY.
Bag Thief Is Sentenced Within
Hour of Taking Luggage.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
ALEXANDRIA, Va, August 14.-The
wheels Of justice spun at high speed
this morning in the case of Ennis jan
nings Of Harpers Ferry, w. Va, charged
front Of the George Mason Hotel. Fiji
teen minutes after the theft was re-
ported Jannings was arrested by Motor
Cycle Policeman Wesley Shoots and re-
turned to Police Court, which was in
session, and sentenced to six months In
the city Jail by Judge William s. Snow.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-08-14
TWO FETES SCHEDULED.
Upper Marlboro and White Marsh
to Be Scenes This Week.

By a STAFF Correspondent of The Star.
UPPER MARLBORO. Md, August
IA lawn fete and supper is to be
held on the Trinity Hall parish grounds
here tomorrow, starting at o'clock.
while a picnic by the Sacred Heart
Church is to be held at White Marsh,
on the Defense highway. August II.
The latter event is being arranged
under the direction of T. w. Baxter,
county transfer clerk. who calls atten-
ton to the settlement of the property
over 200 years ago by the Jesuit
Fathers. The present church there Is
rebuilt on the walls Of the old struc-
ture believed to have been constructed
in l74l
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-08-14
VIRGINIA DOCTORS MEET.
Medical Society Members Present
Papers on Important Subjects.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
FRONT ROYAL, Va, August "a
The regular meeting Of the Medical
Society Of Northern Virginia was held
yesterday. It is composed Of doctors
Frederick, Shenandoah, Page, Kappa
hammock and Warren. The following
doctors read papers on important SUBJ
jects: DR.. ]. r. Boldridge Of Hazel
River, DR.. r. w. Stoneburner of Edin-
burg, DR.. Giles B. Cook of Front Royal
- y r. Stuart of Winchester. Dr. D.
M. Kipps Of Front Royal and DIR.
L.iar4., ~, beaumont of White Post.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-08-14
ASSESSORS ARE NAMED.
Paramount Heights Commissioners
Announce Board Of Three.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
PARAMOUNT HEIGHTS, Nd, Au-
gust 1.-THE town commissioners here
meet last night in the ONCE Of the Fair
mount Heights Investment Co. A board
Of assessors was appointed, composed
Of the following members: James F.
Armstrong, Leroy G. Davis and Prince
A. Washington. The town clerk-treas-
urer, James A., Campbell. administered
the oath of ONCE to Charles L. Morris,
IT,, who was appointed assistant clerk
treasurer. The matter of salary for the
clerk treasurer and his assistant was
discussed and finally disposed Of when
both officers offered their services for
81 year.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-08-14

with the resultant danger to children
attending Sunday school and danger to
the volunteer firemen that would line
the street during services; the fact that
the street on which it Is to be located
Is blind at each end and will require
sharp turns for the new engine. and
the fact that it is located on narrow
lot between two residences.
Putnam has said that he believes
the citizens justified in their objections,
but that the department has reached
the point where It must act at once.
The department was forced from its
old quarters In the Clarendon Commu-
nifty House by the sale Of that build
ing, which was owned by the Clarendon
Citizens Association, and has since
been quartered wherever room could
be found.
In a recent month $4,000. 900 gallons
Of molasses were shipped from Cuba to
country
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-08-14
MARYLAND Woman of SO Buried.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
BARTON, Md, August 1.-THE body
of Mrs. Gorilla Shearer, aged 80 years,
who died at the home Of her niece,
Mrs. M. C. Clayton, Mountain Lake
Park, was brought here yesterday and
inferred beside her husband, David d.
Shearer, in Laurel Hill Cemetery.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-08-14
81 Men Guard Park.

YELLOWSTONE PARK, wyo. (Spe-
eiaD "A permanent ranger force Of 81
men guard the Yellowstone National
Park during the nine months Of closed
season each year.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-08-14
base, as of December 81, 1928, is s7o4,-
600
Average Value Is Estimated.

AVEIdBp VdTUN HS E8gHNAIdECUs
1.-THE average value of 1929 additions
is estimated to be $4,000, and the rate
base for 1929 to be $714,600. The In
come available for return in 1929 Is es-
timated at $50, 100, and the resulting
rate of return at present rates is S.35
per cent.
THE commission finds that the COM
pany's rates should be so reduced to
effect a decrease of $4,000 per annum
in gross revenue, which Is equivalent to
approximately $4,000 in income avail
able for return. After this reduction has
been made. it Is estimated that the COM
pany's rate of return will be not less
than per cent and not more than 8
per cent
The Washington times., 1929-07-17
VOTE RECOUNT
FOUGHT IN MD.

ANNAPOLIS. Nd. July 1s.--
Mayor Walter e. Quenstedt today is
making bitter fight to prevent
the recount by the city council of
Annapolis of the votes which elected
him recently to the mayorality.
Quenstedt, a Republican, was
elected by % votes out Of about
1000 cast, over his Democratic OPP
ponent, but the city council was
elected to consist of six Democrats
and two colored Republicans. The
recount Is scheduled to be held to.
night in the council chambers, here.
An effort will be made today on
behalf OF Quenstedt to obtain court
injunction against the recount. The
mayor and his counsel maintain
that the city council has no right
to order a recount, and today are
placing legal arguments for an
injunction against the recount be.
fore Judge F. Neal Park, of the
Fifth judicial circuit court for Anne
Arundel county.
The mayor is represented in the
injunction proceedings by Simon e.
Sobeloff, deputy city solicitor for
Baltimore, and Wendell D. Allen.
Charles E. Chance is the defeated
Democratic candidate for mayor.
The Washington times., 1929-07-17
HOWARD GROUPS
PLAN TOUR

States as far West as California,
as far South as Louisiana and as
far away as the British West Indies
and Africa, are represented in the
students enrolled at Howard Uni.
versity's largest summer session
in recent years.
Ine1924, the enrolment was 154;
in. 1926, ia; in 1926, 225; in 1927,
3S6; and In 1928, 406, while this
years total reaches AIS composed
of students qualified to enroll In.
any other session OF the university,
and including 200 Washington teach
ers i
Saturday, July 20. at q a.. M,
classes will suspend for motor bus
trip to Harper's Ferry, where they
will visit John Browns Fort and
Jefferson Rock, stopping at Barbara
Fritchie cottage en- route.
,Storer College campus will he
used as headquarters for the more
than 100 who have registered. in
Guiding several prominent local
people, headed by DR.. George M.
Lightfoot, the director.
August 10. the classes viii make
a trip to Gettysburg battlefields.
In a new bus being built for long.
tours. It is expected in Washing
ton. July 81, and will contain con-
veniences necessary to comfort.
The Washington times., 1929-07-17
FIGHT OVER HAY.
BRINGS fine
FOR FIVE

FREDERICKSBURG, Va, July
17.-A dispute over boundary line
begun by the grandfathers of the
present participants, each of whom
is about 60 years Of age. was the
cause Of fight in Justice Harry
Browns court in Falmouth.
Seeing Lawrence stephens cutting
hay. John w. Hall, who lives on the
adjoining farm ordered him to stop,
claiming ownership to the land.
Stephens replied that Hall was a
Lar and Hall had him arrested.
Tried before Justice Brown,
Stephens was fined $40 and costs
and as he was paying his fine, his
brother, r. Bernard Stephens asked
permission ro address the court.
Granted, Stephens issued warn.
ing to all Halls to stay off Stephens
property, and turned to leave the
courtroom. As he did so someone
struck him and In moment the
courtroom was in an uproar. Dur.
ing the melee Deputy Sheriff John
Bullock was floored.
When order was restored the two
Stephens men, John w. Hall and
his two sons, J. w. Hall, tr., and
William Hall. were fined 500 and
costs. Before imposing sentence
Justice Brown went to his home,
hundred yards from the courthouse,
and armed himself, fearing that
there might be further trouble.
The Washington times., 1929-07-17
VA. TAX SLASH
FAVORED BY
HUGH REID

ASHTON HEIGHTS, va, July II
More school money and reduction
in state taxes were cited as possible
by Hugh Reid. candidate for the
House OF Delegates here last night.
He spoke to the. Ashton Heights
Citizens Association. He Is seeking
nomination In the Democratic
primary August s.
Based On Figures
This statement" he said. sis
based on tax receipts and expendi-
lures, new Industries in the State,
adoption of new tax laws and in
creased efficiency of government
have built up large and growing
surplus.
"The surplus in the general fund
was $5,043.041.09. OF this S2.3OO,s
1878 represents the actual cash
on hand in excess of all existing
obligations. 1t is estimated that
600.
Education and roads absorb 20
per cent Of the state taxes.
Cut Income Tax
Ine Ilrst point OF attack In State
tax reductions should be the state
income tax.
Tax reduction in some cases
could be effected by abandonment.
Many of the smaller nuisance taxes
can be eliminated altogether. Met.
chants license and the like should
be eliminated altogether or reduced
to a point where the fee simply
covers the, inspection and reguIa.
tion.
Reduce Auto Tax
In conclusion Reid said,
mo drastic reduction In motor
vehicle taxes can be effected without
curtailing road maintenance. but 1t
is possible by making a slight reduc-
tion in the rate per hundred each
year.
FOrman Speakers
Robert H. Forman who is oppos.
ing Reid in the primary, declared
his opposition to incorporation Of the
county at this time.
II consider it no issue in this
campaign and IL entered into the
county would lose money!" he said.
What Arlington county needs is
a change in it's form of government,
it lacks a head