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Evening star., 1934-01-28
STRIKE Of c. v. A.
WORKERS IS FLOP
Attempts to Embarrass West
Virginia Officials Is
Failure.
BY r. H. HORNER.
Special Dispatch to The Star.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
CHARLESTON, W. Va, January 81
The sporadic attempts to embarrass c.
w. A. in West Virginia that have arisen
in several places since last week, when
orders were received from Washington
directing IS per cent curtailment in
the number of persons employed on
week in the calling of a Statewide
strike of workers. which so far turned
out to be complete flop.
The strike and picketing were ordered
by C. F. Seacrist of Charleston, who
styled himself as acting president of
the West Virginia Unemployed League,
serving in the place of his brother
Walter Seacrist. who temporarily left
the State after leading last Fall two
separate groups Of marchers upon the
State capitol here to demand employ
ment from C. w. A. officials.
Demands More Pay.
In ordering the strike, Seacrist de-
manded more pay for c. w. A. workers,
better working conditions and the dis
charge from Office of w. N. Beehler,
State administrator of c. w. A.
John T. Morgan of Charleston, acting
chairman of the State c. w. A. Board,
notified the strike leaders that reduc-
tions had been ordered by washington,
and that If the strike continued the
Governments activity in behalf of pro-
viding employment would be discon-
tinued wherever men left their jobs in
sufficient numbers to justify it.
The acting chairman's notice Is be-
lieved to have had the effect of keeping
many would-be strikers at work, for
upon investigation 1t was found that
only about 500 persons quit their jobs
in Kanawha County, the largest in the
State, and in other counties there were
only q few instances where workers left
jobs voluntarily.
The chairman Of the Kanawha Coun-
ty board reported to State headquarters
that the strike was complete failure"
Many Workers Laid on.
Meanwhile, since orders to curtail
came from c. w. A. at Washington, sew
eral Thousand persons out Of the 70 900
who were in jobs have been laid of by
State headquarters.
Another development during the week
was the appointment of Legislative
Committee of three to investigate re-
ports Of favoritism. nepotism and Ger
tain irregularities" in the administra-
ton Of c. w. A. in BraXton and Jackson
Coun,icG.
Evening star., 1934-01-28
PRISON REFORM PLAN
OFFERED IN BAY STATE
W. Cameron Forbes Makes Recon-
mendations to Massachusetts
Governor.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
BOSTON. January 27.-The immedi-
ate segregation Of various types of pris-
oners in the three major State penal
institutions Of Massachusetts was rec
commended this week to Gov. Ely by w.
Cameron Forbes, former Governor Gen.
eral Of the Philippine Islands and one
time United States Ambassador to
Japan.
Giving his complete approval to the
experiment in modern penology being
worked out at the State prison colony
at Norfolk, Mr.. Forbes suggested that
it be reserved exclusively for criminals
who show a willingness to cooperate
with methods offered them for re-
habilitation.
To the archaic State prison at
Charlestown he would send all dan
gerous criminals who have revolted
against existing conditions at Norfolk,
while he would restrict the State re-
formatory ut Concord for prisoners
under 81 years Of age.
Evening star., 1934-01-28
BY GEORGE HOYT SMITH.
Special Dispatch to The Star.
JACKSONV1IJ,E Fla January

special DlSpdtCH 10 Inc oIdI
JACKSONVILLE, Fla, January 81
Suggesting the extent of the sugar and
sugar-cane growing and manufacturing
in Florida Is the arrival in Jacksonville
a few days ago Of "A tank cars, at the
terminals Of the Molasses Products Cor
poration, filled with black strap" mo-
lasses from the Clewiston mills in South
Florida. Other trainloads of molasses
will follow.
Cane harvesting and grinding is in
State. Besides, the tank cars carry
10000 gallons each, and ready to take
shipment was a big steamer, which
began at once taking on a cargo of
10000 gallons. The first shipment is
understood to be consigned to Norfolk,
Va. The Molasses Products Corporation
will handle number of tank steamers
with molasses from this port to various
sively used in making alcohol.
Sports Flourish at Miami.
Florida Is busy at this time. In
Miami, for instance, the crowds are
having the best time ever, and among
the diversions Is attending the races.
The two horse-racing tracks and the
dog tracks are all working, with stand
ing-room audiences daily and nightly.
The greyhounds race at night. so there
is no conflict in attractions. Estimates
now made suggest that Florida will get
more than a million dollars from the
races, a per cent tax on pari-mutuel
wagers being collected for the State and
Q nat Is cents from each admission.
Hotels and apartments are filled.
Evening star., 1934-01-28
BY THOMAS COMPERE.

Special Dispatch TO The Star.
n YEW YORK, January 27.-The
nj La Guardia administration
N offensive against racketeering
i and corruption in municipal
departments and institutions
has become so widespread and spec
tacular this week that it virtually has
taken on the appearance Of a crusade
probably the most sincere and expertly
Of its kind ever undertaken in
a large city in this country. This major
between decent municipal gov
eminent and its well known enemies,
the unscrupulous politicians and the
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1934-03-01

Mr.. and Mrs. N. L. Foraker visited
Mr.. and Mrs. w. L. Foraker and Mr..
and Mrs. A. r. Michner Sunday.
Mrs. Minnie Owens and Mr.. and
Mrs. Little are putting in eight acres
of early spuds this week on the south
Highlands.
c. C. Doering and Miss 0linda
Doering left Thursday for Odessa,
where they will stay for about six
weeks.
The Les Amies club will hold its
regular meeting on Wednesday, Mar.
2, at the home Of Mrs. w. E. Den
nett.
Percy Combelic visited with his
family over the weekend.
Mrs. Warde johnson and baby son,
who has been named Glen Laurent,
came home from the hospital Monday.
Dean Yedica was weekend guest
of Larry Jones.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1934-03-01

This was Family Night" and all
enjoyed pot-luck dinner followed
by the business meeting. The lee
ture hour was most interesting and
instructive, following the thought Of
Washington's Birthday. There were
about so members and friends pres
emit at the program and the hour of
dancing following.
Sister w. o. Meals and Brother 81.
Hedington were reinstated. Brother
Bob Turner was installed as assist
ant steward. Worthy Master, Broth
er Harold Gerards acted as INSTALL
ing officer.
The contest for members will con-
tinue till the next meeting. The pres
ent count shows the brothers in the
lead.
One of our oldest members, Brother
Joe Garards, and his family have sold
out and moved to Walla Walla. His
son, Harold, has moved onto the old
home place. We are sorry to lose such
a good and faithful member and the
best wishes of the Finley grange go
with him and his to their new home.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1934-03-01

Mrs. o. X. Jones entertained with
bridge dinner Sunday night. Two
tables were in play, with honors 60
ing to Mrs. M. G. Helm and Mrs. ~.
Carlen.
Merlin Norris and Leo 0eftreicher
of Spokane University were overnight
guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Dale Smith on
Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. T. w. Smith, Mr..
Lloyd Smith, Miss Mildred Milby and
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank McKibben Of
Sunnyside and Miss Elsie Moran Of
Pasco were dinner guests Of Mr.. and
Mrs. Dale Smith Sunday.
The Les Amies club met on Wednes-
day, February 81, with Mrs. F. J. Ras-
mussen. Three tables Of pinochle
were in play, with prize for high score
going to Mrs. Vern Combelic and con-
to Mrs. Joe Garick. Refresh
ments were served.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1934-03-01

Mr. and Mrs. Carl Williams and
laughter, Mrs. Lester and son, De-
Wayne and Mr.. and Mrs. Hayes were
,;sitors in Yakima Sunday.
Mr.. Fischer visited in Seattle over
the weekend.
The town boys team played one
- the Whitman Fraternity team of
W.lla Walla Monday evening. The
whitman boys were victors over the
,ocal boys with score of 1928.
Mr.. and Mrs. Marion Masters en-
.ertained the pinochle club Saturday
night. Four tables were in play.
Lovely refreshments were served
later in the evening by the hostess.
Mrs. Nettie Tewalt and Buster
Cochran went to Portland to visit
# the home of Mrs. Tewalt's son,
Mansel Tewalt and family.
Mrs. Cone visited at the Gerber
home Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ed Waters were the
euests Of the Bladin family Sunday.
Bob Perkins bought a new team this
week.
Leo Nickel visited in Seattle few
DAVIS last week, returning home Mon
day afternoon.
The Valentine party given by the
Ladies, Aid last Saturday night re-
ported q good crowd with over $500
clear being taken in during the eve
ming.
Friday night was family night at
the grange hall with big dinner
served at $3.50 and after the business
meeting, dancing was enjoyed.
Mr.. Borsum and boys left Friday
With their herd Of dairy cows to
drive them through to Colville, Wash
ington, where they plan to make
their new home.
Velma Morton entertained a group
Of her friends Friday afternoon at
the Gardner home. Games were
played and refreshments served in
the evening.
Addie Mae Gilmore and Grace He'd
ington were overnight guests at the
Kincheloe home recently.
Dannie Kincheloe was pleasantly
surprised by twelve of his neighbor
playmates Sunday. The occasion was
his 18th birthday. The afternoon was
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speat playing games. Refreshments
were served with q large white cake
with pink candles to decorate the
table. Decoration Of pink and white
were carried out in the table decor
atoms.
Debate and basketball letters were
ordered Monday.
Denny's Bridge crew came to the
Hedges community Monday evening
for several days. They will work on
the big bridge.
Mrs. Powell has been on the sick
list for sometime.
Plan on attending the pinochle and
Five Hundred card party at the Fin
ley grange hall Friday night, March 2,
sponsored by the Arts and Crafts de-
partment. A good time is promised.
Prizes will be awarded and refresh
ments served. Children must be ac-
companied by parents to be admit
ted. Admission 15c each or 25c per
couple.
j. E. Awkward Of Walla Walla is
visiting his son and daughter-in-law
Mr.. and Mrs. E. M. Awkward Of Fin
ley.
The community was saddened by
the death Of Mrs. Jacks, who passed
away at the Sellick hospital Satur-
day evening. She had been a suffer
for some time with a stomach dis
order. The sympathy of the COM
munity is extended to the bereaved
ones.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1934-03-01
CAP A1
AND aaZp
BELLS IF III IA
lNl
STRICTLY BUSINESS

A young woman went into a bank
and asked for check to be cashed.
The cashier shook his head.
I'm sorry" he said politely, "but
you'll have to get some one to intro
duce you before l can pay out the
money on this check"
She stared disdainfully at him.
''Tll have you understand, sir" she
said haughtily, "that am here strictly
on business. am not paying a social
call, and. furthermore. do not want
to know you."-Answers Magazine.
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The Ladies' Degree team of Valley
grange put on the first exhibition Of
their work Thursday when they went
to Columbia Valley to put on the
first and second degrees.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ward Montney of
Hedges visited Wednesday at the
Rupp home.
Lee M. Lampson was a Prosser
visitor Wednesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Dan Kincheloe were
guests of, Mr.. and Mrs. Fades Sum
day afternoon.
Lee Lampson and son Byron were
weekend business visitors at Golden
dale and Portland, Oregon.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1934-03-01
Fourth Friday Club
Met at Dickinson Home
EAST KENNEWICK

The Fourth Friday club held their
regular meeting at the home Of Mrs.
w. S. Dickinson last Friday. A skit
was put on by Mrs. Owen White, Mrs.
Donald Dickinson, Mrs. w. S. Dickin-
son and Grace Dickinson. Mrs. w. B.
Elliott and Mrs. j. S. Kennett assist
ed in entertaining Mrs. Russell Ell
lott being the guest.
The Methodist Aid Society was en-
tertained at the home of Mrs. A. II.
Meyer on the Highlands. Mrs. G. A.
Rupp was assistant hostess.
Fay Rupp was an overnight guest
Tuesday. Of Miss Vivian Maddox.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harold Motter and
Alan were guests Sunday at the J.
S. Kennett home.
The Arts and Crafts department of
the Woman's Club met last Friday
at the home of Mrs. George Ander-
son.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1934-03-01
Finley Grange News

Finley Grange No. Ala in Benton
county has just received nine appli-
cations for membership and two REIN
statements.
At the regular meeting, February
20, all the new officers but two were
present and the meeting was well at
tended by members as there were "a
present and three visitors from VAL
ley.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1934-03-01
Hooray for Detroit

The Sunday school teacher asked
her class of little girls how many
wished to go to heaven. They all
raised their hands except one. The
teacher said: "All good little girls
want to go to heaven. Why don't your"
The little girl answered: mo,
ma'am, / can't go; our family are
moving back to Detroit "-Pathfinde
Magazine.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1934-03-01
Community Dinner Proves
Very Successful Affair
HIGHLANDS

The annual community dinner on
Friday, February %, was very sue
cessful. A large crowd attended the
dinner and a still larger one the pro-
gram and dance. Being served in
pot-luck style, the serving of the din
ner was far more easy than in pre-
vious years. Mrs. E. j. Brand was
chairman of the dinner committee.
Quite a good sum was realized from
the sales of chances on the quilt. Mrs.
Wenzloff had the lucky number. The
program was well received. For the
first time the Mems club had charge
of it, with Gene Wheelhouse chair
man of the committee. The program
was followed by tho hours OF dane
ing, which was also enjoyed very
much.
The Highland Improvement club
will meet on Friday, March 2 at the
club house at eight o'clock. All mem
bers are urged to be present.
The Highland Women's club will
meet at the club house on Friday,
March 2, at two o'clock. The follow
ing program has been arranged: mu-
sic, led by Mrs. Anthony Mayer;
roll call, "Growing My Favorite
Flower" paper, Northwest History"
by Mrs. Frank White. The hostesses
will be Mesdames w. T. Knight, w.
E. bennett, N. L. Foraker and E. j.
Brand.
Miss Marguerite Carpenter and
Miss June Holcomb were guests of
Miss Lucy Helm Saturday night.
Harold Himmelsbach visited in
Yakima last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Constantine moved
away last week from the South High
lands to Hedges.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Neal and Mrs.
Minnie Owens motored to Pullman on
Friday on q combined business and
pleasure trip.
Pat Owens visited Mrs. Minnie
Owens Monday.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1934-03-01
THE FIVE
MORE or LESS 49,.
WISE MEN
A Modern Parable in Five Parts
PART FIRST

1. And it came to pass that
a farmer dwellest in the Valley
of the Three Rivers.
2. And he maketh himself q
home therein.
8. And he taketh unto him
self a wife and he raiseth a
family.
A. And he feedeth some pigs
and he milketh some kline and
he goeth forth to plough with
his 'sfoot-burner" and team.
8. But he prospereth not.
6. Yea, verify the baby pigs
hath Ricketts, and the baby
calves are born like unto the
Mexican hairless dog.
z. And his horses looketh
unkept, yea, verify do they
dwell all winter on the lea side
of a barb wire fence and the
mildewed fodder of the corn
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fatteneth them not.
8. And he putteth goggles
Of green upon the eyes Of his
kline and they are gypt thereby.
9. Wherefor they do nibble
the bark from off the fence
posts and they milketh not.
10. And he cooperateth not,
yea, verify he cooperateth not
even with his wife and he hath
no children to bless him.
IL. And he payeth not his
bills and meeteth not his obli-
cations.
IL. And the Sheriff cometh
and kicketh him out.
13. And he looseth what he
hath, yea, even unto his wife
for his foolishness she brooketh
not.
ID. For verify he is a fool
ish man.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1934-03-01
Enlarsinx His Knowledge

Enlarging His Knowledgs
Young Wife-G Going out againf
Two years ago you said was your
whole world.
Husband-Yes; It is surprising how
much geography one can learn in two
years.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1934-03-01
Be Reasonable

Be Reasonable
@Boss," urged the stenog, please
don't sing"
why mott"
"How kin tell people you are In
conference If there's singing going
on7''
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His Valuation

George afraid am not good
enough for you.
Nabel-Well. to tell the truth, I
don't think 80 either; but you're too
good for any Of the other girls.
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Il Did-H. Didn'.

Gloomy Youth-Will you take back
this engagement ring7
Jeweler Why, what's wrong7 Didn't
Il suitI
Youth Yeah, it suited Ill right, but
I didn't.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1934-03-01
Nothing Else

Mother-Well. what did your father
say when you told him you wrecked
his new carr
Son-Shall leave out swear wordsf
Nother-Yes, certainly.
Sen-He didn't saysa word.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1934-03-01
Four Are Candidates for
Directors in FIJI District
FINLEY

n. 8. Hughes and F. s. Mcclure
~ running for school directors from
- Hover district and Mr.. Craig
- Mr.. Perkins are running from
~ Finley district.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1934-03-01
She Admits Il

Observing q young woman standing
alone, the young man stepped up to
her and said: Pardon me. You look
like Helen Black"
YES" she replied, " know do.
but I'd look far worse In white"
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1934-03-01

Hey. cook, I'd like to take homo the
recipe Of that hash you are cooking
that smells % good"
-There IL no recipe for hash. Il
lust collects."-Christian Register.
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sis your wife q philanthropistT
"Must be, the way she distributes
my money among her friends at her
bridge club"
The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1934-12-22
Union Editor
Gets 6 Months
In Cuba Prison

1Sidro Figueroa, trade union and
Communist Party leader of Cuba,
has been arrested by the Mendieta
government and sentenced to six
months in prison, according to news
received today by the International
Labor Defense. Figueroa, who is
a railroad worker, was arrested in
a printing shop where he was edit
ing Confederation, organ of the
revolutionary trade union fedora
ton of Cuba.
Since the suspension of the right
of habeas corpus on Dec. 10. more
than 1870 members of opposition
parties have been arrested by the
Mendieta government. While the
major attacks of the Cuban gov
eminent have been directed against
workers and peasants enrolled in
revolutionary organizations, many Of
the arrested were members of the
A. B. c., bourgeois organi-
cation with fascist tendencies which,
rejecting the conflict among mem
bers of the Cuban ruling class, is
opposing the Mendieta regime.
The New York district of the In
ternational Labor Defense today ca
bled a protest to President Men
dieta, Havana, Cuba, against this
latest attack on the leadership of
the Cuban workers and peasants.
All other organizations are urged
to send cables at once demanding
the immediate release of Figueroa.
The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1934-12-22
n. A. Board
Hatches Plan
AgainstStrike

BOSTON, Mass, Dec. 81. = The
State Board of Cancellation and
Arbitration yesterday sent a letter
to the Southbridge local of the
United Textile Workers Union,
recommending that the strike at
the Hamilton Wooden Mill be called
off. This recommendation follows
the announcement by the Hamilton
Wooden Company that it's mill will
close permanently because of the
strike, and supposedly aims at pre-
venting the closing of the mill.
The scheme for breaking the
Southbridge strike is perfectly in
line with the recent maneuver OF
the Atlantic and Pacific Stores
Company of Cleveland and Of many
other cases, which are very com
mon lately.
Six hundred are on strike in
Southbridge because the company
refuses to reinstate 200 union mem
bers, choosing to keep the 200 scabs
The strike has been marked by
militant mass picketing and state
troopers have been sent in, on the
ground that the local police were
considered inadequate for the situa-
ton.
The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1934-12-22

rectly out of the broadcast possible
mass movement of the toilers, Sc
cures the maximum of mass ac-
tivity and is, consequently, the
surest guarantee Of final victory.
The Soviet form of State, being
the highest form of democracy,
namely, pr0letarian democracy, is
the very opposite of bourgeois
democracy, which is bourgeois
dictatorship in masked form.
The Soviet State is the dictator
ship of the prOletariat, the rule
of a single class--the proletariat.
Unlike bourgeois democracy,
proletarian democracy openly ad-
nitS its class character and aims
avowedly at the suppression of
the exploiters in the interests of
the overwhelming majority of
the population. 1t deprives its
class enemies of political rights
and, under special historical con-
ditions, may grant the proletariat
a number of temporary advan-
tages over the diffused petty bour-
geois peasantry in order to
strengthen its role of leader.
While disarming and suppressing
its class enemies, the proIetarian
State at the same time regards
this deprivation of political rights
and partial restriction of liberty
as temporary measures in the
struggle against the attempts on
the part of the exploiters to de-
fend or restore their privileges. 1t
iriscribes on its banner the motto:
the proletariat holds power not
for the purpose of perpetuating
1t, not for the purpose of protect
Ing narrow craft and professional
interests, but for the purpose of
uniting the backward and scat
tered rural proletariat, the semi
pr0letariat and the toiling peas
ants still moro closely with the
more progressive strata of the
workers, for the purpose of gradu-
ally and Systematically overcom-
ing class divisions altogether. Be-
ing an all-embracing form of the
unity and organization of the
masses under the leadership of
the proletariat, the Soviets, in
actual fact, draw the broad masses
The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1934-12-22
County Heads Forced
To Back Workers Bill
For JObless Insurance

AKRON, Ohio, Dec. 81. - One
thousand unemployed men and wo-
men of Summit county marched on
the city and county offices of the
welfare administration here Tues
day demanding immediate issuance
of winter cash relief and endorse
ment of the Workers Unemploy-
ment Insurance Bill.
A delegation headed by Ben
Atkins and Fred Seibert paced the
demands for $40 cash winter relief
to each ur1employe family and SIS
to single men, and action on the
Workers Bill before the City Coun-
Gil while another delegation headed
by Fred Yale and Ben Murphy
placed similar demands before the
county commissioners.
Whereas the City Council refused
point blank to meet the demands,
the county commissioners endorsed
the Workers Bill and the demands
for a flat 80 per cent increase in
relief rates.
The unemployed demanded an
open hearing before the city finance
commission to pass on the recon-
mendations of the county commits
sioners for the relief increase.
A resolution was also presented
to the City Council protesting the
so-ealled "occupational tax" pro-
posed by the top officials of the
American Federation of Labor.
Scores Of workers later signed up
with the Unemployment Councils