The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1907-12-07
NORFOLK CONVENTION
REV. CHARLES sTELzLII
Takes Snap Shots at Certain o.
the Celebrities in Attend
~. anCe.

Samuel Gompers.- Short in stature
a giant intellectually. The massive
head of scholar. the broad shoulders
Of a workman, the strong jaw Of
captain of industry. Cautious, but
courageous, slow and deliberate / II
speech, carefully weighing every word
Renders his decisions in epigram1
Kindly, benevolent, a. lover OF human.
ity. .-f
Andrew Furuseth.-Sailor labor leg
islature expert, with the speech Of q
Norseman, the appearance of a human
eagle, the uncompromising foe of cp-
preston in every form.
Victor Berger-Socialist leader, edi.
tor, advocate OF far-reaching resolu-
tions, solitary annual objector. Looks
like a German school master, believes
in the urstinted use Of literature. and
mas unbounded faith in the ultimate
success of Socialism.
Frank Morrison-Master Of conven-
ton details. Quiet, confident, some-
times blushes like a school girl. Might
pass for a preacher or politician.
Max MoFris.-Promotor of labor ex.
hibits, champion of the clerk class
Genial, generous, energetic and an in
veterate boomer of Denver as a con.z
vention city.
James o'ConneIl.-Always on the
job. Serious minded, thoughtful, judi
cial An alert presiding officer, a.
clear-speaking debater, incisive, force
full, convincing. t$
James Duncan.-Never far from the
people. Easy to imagine the granite
cutters apron. tied about his generous
waist. The twinkle in his eye suggests
store Of humor. Has a fondness for
replying to ''the gentleman with the
Milwaukee dialect with a burr that
betrays the land Of his birth.
Jere SuIIivan.-Up-to-dat slang ex-
pert Wore more diamonds than any
other delegate to the convention-gifts
from his appreciative national organi-
zation. Insists upon having a chap
lain in every local Of the Bartenders'
League Formulated the opening and
closing prayer used in their regular
meetings.
John e. Lennon.-Watchdcg of the.
federation treasury. Has a voice that
penetrates to every corner of conven-
ton hall. Frequently supplies pulpits
in the interest of labor. Knows the
labor question so we'll ~ecause he
knows some other things equally, well.
William e. McEwen.-Carries with
him the freshness Of tho lake breezes
Of Duluth; Maker Of the Labor world
OF that city. Secretary treasurer OF.
the dlnneaota rs
giveaI u iE staks aiiys
wayutH MAKE. his mark ln the world.
Of labor, .s.: =. s. 15s s.z s
Denis Hayes.-Gentleman with all
that the term implies. Sensitive OF
others feelings, gracious, cultured In
manner, refined in speech. The glass
furnace-or something else-has
burned out whatever of bitterness or
malice that may have been his. May
his kind increase in the labor move-
ment-we need them. :S
Frank Duffy.-Bluff, but not a bluf-
fer. Leader of a delegation Of veri-
table giants from the Carpenters
Brotherhood-next to the minors. the
biggest of them all. Chairman of the
committee on the ivan, Cleave'' mat
ter-whose report will make history.
S. L. landers.-With Canadian
heart and an American spirit, making
the garment workers cause his own
exploiting their label, educating the.
public as we'll as the solitory garment
worker through one of the best labor
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