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The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1924-03-22
The English Labor Government and the Communist Party

state system by reforms and-as a
substitute for the class struggle--by
the class peace. Nevertheless it finds
itself to q certain extent dependent
upon the proletariat and its class in
terests. If, contrary to our expecta-
tons, proletarian class movements
are successful in driving the Labour
government into a struggle with cap
ital, this will sharpen the domestic
crisis in England to a very high de-
gree II, however, as is to be ex-
pected, the Labour government be-
trays the interests Of the proletariat,
it will in that way give the proIe-
tariat the very best object lesson for
its liberation from the illusions Of
capitalist democracy, and will in this
way greatly accelerate the revolu-
tionizing Of the working class.
Already the composition Of the
Labour cabinet, which is a block of
Right Labour parliamentarians and
trade union officials. with radical in
teHectuals, and even pseudo-radical
representatives Of the old civil serv-
ice, permits of no hope that the La
bour Party viii pursue the way Of
struggle. On the contrary, it is to
be feared that it will go the way of
compromise with the enemies of the
working class, with Lloyd George
The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1924-03-22

and Asquith, that its principles viii
consist in pleasing these leaders of
capital and forming with them a
block against the working class.
Communist Party Tasks.
In view Of this danger it is the
task of the Communist Party to do
all that is possible in order to
achieve the following:
al The broadest masses Of the
English proletariat are to be mobil-
lied in order to exert pressure upon
the Labour government, so that it
earnestly follows the path Of conflict
with the capitalist class.
b. The majority Of the working
class must be supported in this so
that they convince themselves by
their own experience Of the complete
futility of the leaders of the Labour
Party, Of their petty bourgeois and
treacherous nature, and of the inevi-
liability Of their bankruptcy.
For this purpose the English Com
munist Party must carry out the fol-
lowing immediate tasks:
/. The Communist Party must at
once pen big campaign for the car
rying out of the promises of the
leaders of the Labour Party as well
as for other actual solutions which
are suited to mobilize the class con-
scious part Of the mass of the work
The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1924-03-22
By ESTHER LOWELL

"This is no vaudevillev' proclaims
the court. No, indeed, serious
enough drama The bailiff takes his
cue and clears the room of all stand
ing. Dicks may stay but girls and
their parents must leave, if they can
not find seats.
Most of defense Attorney Siss-
mans objections are over-ruIed.
"Dennie" is so polite, so very Chris
tianly tolerant. But why should he
grant the defense anything more
than short hearing. The case is
obviously against them. All these
good gentlemen of his own class and
clubs say so. Let's get this business
over with as soon as We can; and
won't you help?" "There are others
here" who want to get out to wine
and dine.
Bailiff Gets a Smile.
Every once in a while the bailif
goes into the back room and returns
much refreshed. He reels about the
courtroom winking and chatting with
the girls. He warns them:
BE sure to stay until l say Won
can CO." One must play even a
minor part up TO. its fullest. And
the bailif can afford to be genial.
The clerk wags his jaw over the
oath each time. One young boss is
$50 eager to testify that he mods and
says II do several times before the
clerk finishes. But why do this same
young fellows eyes look shamedIy
down during his statements?
It doesn't take a machine to detect
liars. The heart effect is all to read
able on faces. The little scab isn't
sure whether the bosses money will
be enough to pay the priest when she
confesses. Does she know how to
sew, let alone design? Her corro-
borator scarcely understands the
questions put to her and replies with
mods more than words.
'Dennie" Plays the Martyr.
"Dennie" assumes his role we'll.
He is the martyr. He didn't ask
these workers in, his manner says.
Possibly the law will have more con-
|sideration for them than they have
for the law. 1t is nothing to him
whether they obey or not. He ac-
tually feels sorry for theml (He
would certainly pity himself if they
were all meek and 'law"- abiding and
brought him no business). He tries
to support his conclusions from the
prosecutions testimony that these
people were merely the victims of
someone working in the back
ground"
Sissman demonstrates that the
strikers are actuated by a sense Of
duty. Surely they must protect them
selves when no one else viii
o yes, the court will protect the
property rights Of bosses whose palms
are'Hned with dollar signs but it will
not protect any 'vested interest" Of
the worker in his job. Someone else
can have the job and if the worker
raises his care-lined hand the court
objects, Thirty days. or "ffty
dollars"
The black robe Of the law is ap-
propriatel
And yet--INJUNCTCIONS DON'T
sew DRESSES.
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Dennie's Farce

Ii ERE a dick, there a dick: "Den-
ME" Sulivan's court is full of
dicks. If we let them worry us, We
would never have peace. But one
learns to accept these employers
dummies decorating the stage Of la
Dor war. One sees how indispensable
they are in the courtroom scenes.
These lay figures are distributed
among the girls who are awaiting
their hearings Their dumbness does
not make them deaf, however, and
their wax minds register whatever
sounds impress them.
The dicks and their fellow lackeys,
the sluggers, are never shooed out
of the court when the room becomes
too crowded. A word to the bailiff
is sufficient, if he doesn't recognize
them. They must be kept for their
cues to witness whatever the prose-
cutor demands.
When he is ready, Attorney Tay-
Tor presents his pal, Judge "Dennie, I"
the affidavits of the alleged "attor-
Iney" working with him, of the sher-
ifs deputies, of the chief of the
sluggers, of the various scabs, and
of course, of the employers
Andy Smiths Mistake.
Andy Smith, captain of the
guard" has made so many affidavits
that he doesn't always remember
what each contains.
''This is your afidayit?" Taylor
shows the paper to Andy, giving him
ample time to refresh his memory by
glancing over the details. Andy hesi-
tates no longer. Later he may have
to look at Taylor for confirmation on
a hazy date.
LeBosky interviews the thugs and
dicks outside:
"You are employed by" He
gets them all Strengthened out so that
he won't call the wrong witness in a
case, tho any one of the boys would
have presence of mind" enough to
give the proper answers in emergen-
cy or error.
Employers and their sons sit
Familiarity and almost affectionately
among the most obvious bruisers. The
less known dicks are assigned among
the girls. The bosses beam with trust
in God and their lawyers, who will
surely put on a good play with a
happy ending. The puppets dance
their jigs so well.
The Rogue's Gallery.
Most of. the sluggers are left out
on the lines. Their chief talent is
lgirth. Court business requires a more
adaptable automaton. The dicks re-
spond better on the stand. Some of
them stink in the older mode but
most Of them are confidently at home
and affable. One looks as tho he
might have been taken from the
other side of the bars for his job.
Some are short and some are tall,
but they all cock their ears alike, and
their eyes don't miss much Most
of their mouths show the same surly
tilt. One wears his patriotism on his
lapel.
Everybody laughs when Sergeant
Cradle tells how he was laid up four
days with his abraised elbow, which
|unluckily wasn't fractured when the
little striker defended herself against
him. The. scratch on his forehead
looked like q streak Of dirt.
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Illusions Of Democracy.

The Labour government is not q
government of n proletarian class
struggle, but on the contrary, It en-
deavoz to strengthen the bourgeois
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And yet--INJUNCTCIoNs DON'T
SEW DRESSES.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-03-07
DAlIP OFFERED
 GADSDEN SCOUTS
FOrty-Acre Site Donated By
 Gulf States Steel sse Company
tGADsDEN BUREAul

F A..
 GADSDEN, Ala, March 6.-Offer of 40-acre site for the Boy Scouts of Etowah county as a camp was made by c. A. Moffett, president of the Gulf States Steel company, at the Rotary club luncheon Thursday afternoon. The property is owned by the company and is said to be well located for scout pur- poses.
 To Build Brick Plant
 Machinery for a large modern brick plant at Glencoe has arrived and will be installed at once, the building hav- ing been completed last week. s. S. Spence, prominent Gadsden business man, is head of the enterprise. He has had the clay and claims he can turn out an excellent building brick. Heads Farm Bureau
 M. s. Myrick, prominent farmer, has been elected president of the Etowah county farm bureau. Other officers named are: First vice president, P. I. 3 Htovall; second vice president, l.. B. eamuels; secretary-treasurer, J. A.
 Wash0uts Reported
 Serious washouts on the Rome and Gadsden division of the Southern rail- way, near Hufater, Ga., as the result of heavy rains early Wednesday, are reported here. One fill three-quarters of mile long was badly damaged when Beech creek overflowed and cut through
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-03-07
DISPROVES CHARGE
 AGAINST SENATOR
Past Commander Says Under
 wood In Good Standing
(sTATE CAPITAL BUREAU)

(STATE CAPITAL BUREAU
 MONTGOMERY, Ala, March 6. = Charges that Senator Oscar W. Under wood, candidate for Alabama's endorse ment for the democratic nomination for President of the United States, had de- serted Masonry, were denied by Fletcher J. Cowart of Troy, past grand com mander of the Knights Templar of Ala bama, in a statement issued today The charges were made by representatives of the Musgrove campaign committee.
 Mir. Cowart said Senator Underwood is still Mason in good standing, and is 'high in the councils of the Masonic organization" In his statement Mir. Cowart said:
 That it is a purely political thrust anyone with an ounce of discernment can see, and the reaction with all loyal Masons is, and justly so, overwhelming ly in favor of Senator Underwood. The Masons of Alabama properly resent this scheme on the part of politicians, many of them non Masons, to involve our great fraternity in political fight, and the natural result is the complete de- bacle of the opposition to Senator Un- derwood."
 189 Stills Smashed
 Evidence of the active fashion in which the state law enforcement de-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-03-07
MORE LAND. SOUGHT
 BY TROY NORMAL
State Superintendent Of Educa-
 ton Is Considering Matter

TROY, Ala, March GA committee consisting of Dr. John W. Abercrombie state superintendent of education, R. H. Powell, state senator from Tusca- loosa, and W. l.. Leed, of Dothan, spent Thursday in Troy in conference with Dr. E. M. Shackleford, president of the Normal school, and Frank F. Folmar
 This committee was appointed by the state board of education to come to Troy to investigate the exshange of some property of the Normal school for other land. The Normal school wishes to exchange property owned by it on North Brundidge street for a like value of property in Collegedale, a proposed new residential section of Troy which is owned by W. B. Folmar and Sons. and is located opposite the new Norm al school site in the southeastern part of town.
 To Call Pastor
 The First Baptist church will call a new pastor immediately at a confer ence held Wednesday evening, a general committee was named to locate pastor to fill the vacancy caused by the resig- nation of Dr. c. B. Arendall who has accepted call to Dauphin street church in Mobile. :
 Union Meeting Set J
 A union meeting of all the Sunday schools of Troy will be held Friday at the Methodist church. -s Lenten Season on
 The Lenten season began Wednesday at Saint Marks Episcopal church. The regular celebration of Holy Communion will be Friday morning.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-03-07
SILHOUETTES OF
 STATE CAPITAL
tsTArE CAPITAL BUREAU
MONTGOMERY, Ala, March 6

MONTGOMERY, Ala, March b.
 "Let's go get some whicky," the speak CT, well-known capitol official, had just finished a conversation over the telephone, and turning, addressed the words, which seemed half an invitation and half az command, to an assistant who waited nearby.
 It was one of the mild, languorous days of spring at the capitol when the fancy of man roves, so that he some- times seems purely a creature of his emotions, throwing discretion to the winds in his search of pleasure. Out side, the -sun shone with benevolence which made life inside four walls seem unbearable..
 No second invitation was needed, the official and his assistant, made reck- less, it seemed by spring madness, warmed by the new wine of the year and needless of several visitors and outsiders close at hand, started out on their avowed mission. They paused long enough to invite a visiting friend to join them. I've are going to get some whisky-red whisky" the officials said. Want to go along?" The friend pleaded another engagement, and the two servants of the state left the office, with hurried, eager steps.
 Was thisc typical of the life of the state official? Apparently it was, for the openly announced quest of liquor and the invitation extended evoked only the mildest interest among those who heard it and aroused not the slightest enthusiasm in the friend who was in- vited to participate in the party. For the official was none other than Walter k. McAdory, chief of the state law enforcement department, who. with s. E. Tranum,, veteran officer of the de- partment, was leaving headquarters at the capitol to raid some bootlegger, following confidential advices just re- ceived over the phone.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-03-07
TUSCALOOSA WILL l GET NEW PAYING
Commission Plans Extensive Program For Summer Months

TUSCALOOSA, Ala, March G. The city commission is preparing an exten' sive paving program for the coming sum mer and has requested that all sections of the city desiring improvements hand in petitions by March IS, in order that they may be included in the general pay ing ordinance. The commission believes that money can be saved by letting the contracts at one time.
 Dean Will Speak
 Miss Agnes Harris, state home dem onstration agent and dean of women at Auburn college has accepted an invita- tion to speak at the meeting of the Tus- caloosa farm bureau Saturday morning on the curb market which will be estab- ,lished in Tuscaloosa on April IS.
 To Erect Residence
 Mrs. John Wedgeworth has closed a contract to erect two story residence at the corner of Eleventh street and Seventh avenue East End. The building will cost approximately $S,000.
 Joseph Clinton Dies
 Joseph Clinton, age 34, died Wednes- day evening after few hours illness at his home on Sixth street. He is sur vived by his widow and three children.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-03-07
COLONEL SMITH IS
 HURT N ACCIDENT
Suffers Dislocated Shoulder In
 Train Wreck

MONTGOMERY, Ala, March G. Col. Dallas B. Smith, who was injured in the accident which occurred near Mobile early Thursday morning, was cared for by physicians of the veterans bureau in Montgomery. He suffered from the dislocation of his shoulder but was thought not to have received other injuries. He is in local infirmary.
 Colonel Smith was in a sleeper at the time of the accident and was en route to Montgomery for a conference with Maj. Everett H. Jackson, in charge of the local veterans bureau. He had planned to spend the day in Montgomery but his injuries will prob ably necessitate his remaining home longer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-03-07
DEMOCRATS PAT :
 IN SHOALS PLEA
Franklin Committee Indorse Of.
 fer Of Henry Ford

RUssELLvILLE, Ala, March a. Especial. 1.-The democratic executive committee of Franklin county. held very important meeting at the court house in Russellyille for the purpose of indorsing their candidates for the va rious offices to be voted on at the primary to be held in May. Before eo- ing into executive session the Ford offer for Muscle Shoals was unan- imously indorsed as well as several dem. ocratic candidates for offices through out the state, among them being that of l. T. Quinn for commissioner of game and fish and A. G. Patterson for public service commissioner.
 Denies Killing Brother
 Lonzo Sargent, negro, who about two weeks ago is alleged to have shot and killed his brothers Russell Sargent, and Teal Willingham, and seriously wounded another negro named Smith, at Gravel Hill, three miles north of Russellyille. and who has been at large since that time, came in and surrendered to Sheriff Nelson. Sargent told the sheriff that he did not kill his brother, as he fired only three e>shots and each of these hit Willingham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-03-07
LENROOT WANTS .ALABAMA,S VOTE FOR PRESIDENCY

MONTGOMERY, Ala, March 6. D. J. Lenroot has sought to qualify as candidate for President in the the Alabama primary of March II. The secretary of state, however, evi- dently does not think this is the senator from Wisconsin.
 A letter received in the office of Secretary of State Sid Elan, reads: Please accept my application as presidential candidate from your state for further polite on the plat form the convention, democratic and republican. They used to copy from me so that is the reason why. (signed) Ernest J. s. Lenroot."
 The would-be candidate enclosed his photograph with placard which bore the inscription Victory in the World War;" He gave his ;ad- dress as S39 East 134th street, New York city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-03-07
SCHOOL FAIR NEAR
GREENYILI

GREENyILLE, Ala, March G. Especial. )--Butler county's school fair is just ten days off, and great prepara- tions are being made for big event. The first day will be devoted to liter ary contests of many kinds, and the second day, week later, will be de- voted to athletic contests of many kinds: Prof. R. R. Pepper, county superintendent of education, has visited many schools in the county during fine past few days and he reports that great interest is being manifested.
 D. Aubrey DoIlahite
 D. Aubrey Dollafite died at his home here during Tuesday night.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-03-07

it in numerous places. Trains have been delayed for two days.
 Probation Officer Busy
 Mrs. Florence Adams, juvenile pro- bation officer, reported she handled 34 cases during the month of February. She looked after two non-support cases, issued five non-support warrants and made inquiries for 19 outside institu- tions.
 Mrs. Georgia Wright
 Mrs. Georgia Wright, %, pioneer of Gadsden and the county, died We'd nesday night and was buried Thursday morning following funeral services at 10 80 o'clock.
 Mrs. Nellie Hill
 Mrs. Nellie Hill, wife of Luke Hill, one of the best known citizens of Gads- den, died at 9 o'clock Thursday morn- ing.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-03-07
"A Good Thing-DoN'T MISS IT.

= Send your name and address plainly written together with 5 cents (and this slip) to Chamberlain Medicine Co.,, Des Moines, Iowa, and receive in return a trial package, containing Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for coughs, colds, croup, bronchial, "flu" and whooping coughs, and tickling throat; Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets for stom- sch troubles, indigestion, gassy pains that crowd the heart, biliousness and constipation; Chamberlain's SaIve, needed in every family for burns, scalds, wounds, piles, and skin affec- tions; these valued family medicines for only cents. Don't miss it.-Adv.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-03-07
J. D. BROWN DROPS DEAD

TUSCALOOSA, Ala, March G. Especial. )-J. D. Brown, age 8, dropped dead late Thursday afternoon at the corner of Broad street and Greensboro avenue. The end came as he was walking along the side walk, and before help could reach him.
 Bound Over
 Charlotte Swann, Q negress, charged with murder in connection with the finding of the dead body of her hus- band in ruins of their burned home by firemen, was bound over Thursday by Judge J. P. Shelton on a $1,000 bond. The hearing consumed all of the day Thursday. ....
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-03-07
MERCHANT BANKRUPT E T. Terry Of Huntsville Files
 Petition

HUNTSVILLE, Ala, March G. E. T. Terry, well known merchant, who has been conducting a general mer- chandise business, both wholesale and retail, in Huntsville during the last several years, has filed a voluntary pe- tition in the bankruptcy court, listing liabilities of approximately $32, 900 and assets of $6,000.
 I. c. Galloway was appointed re- ceiver. MT. Terry is one of group of four brothers, all of whom are engaged in mercantile pursuits here.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-03-07

partment is striking at violation of the
 prohibition law at it's point of origin
 is found in the report of Walter K. McAdory, chef of the state law enforce mitted to Governor W. ". Brandon today. The report showed 169 stills smashed during the month, He, ,475 gal Ions of beer and 5S9 gallons of whiskey destroyed, and total of POI arrests for all causes during the month.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-03-07
THIGPEN TO REMAIN
Withdraws His Resignation as Head of
 NE Masonic Home

MONTGOMERY, Ala, March 6. - George H. Thigpen, superintendent of the. Alabama Masonic home here, last night announced the withdrawal of his resignation following meeting of the board of trustees during the afternoon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-03-07
PHENII CITY TO-
 HAVE LIONS CLUB
Report Shows Place Now Has 800 Voters

PHENIx CITY, Ala, March G.. For the purpose of eifecting the or ganization of Lions club in Phenix City, there will. be meeting of the 35 or 40s applicants for membership and others interested at the Phenix City Council chamber shortly. | Gain In Voters shown According to report from Opelika of the 800 inhabitants of Lee county registered, 300 are citizens of Phenix City. Phenix City, which is Beat 10, now has more registered voters than ever before. sPhenix City is, now on equal voting terms with Opelika. Negrcss Run Down By Car Georgia Davis, negress, was run down by Ford, automobile, said to have been occupied by five soldiers from Fort Benning. Her leg was broken and she was painfully hurt, but not considered fatally injured. The car was abandoned and no arrests were made. Council Fixtures Moved Preparations are being made by City Clerk w. l.. Hobbs, of ,Phenix City. to move the; fixtures of the old city council chamber to the new one over the Phenix-Girard bank. According to Mir. Hobbs, the occupying of the new building will take place some time this week. ...e.tf
 Boys Drunk; Warned
 Two small boys, in their teens, faced Alderman Harris in mayors court this mofning. One of the boys gave his age as 16, and the other as IT when called to answer the charge of public drunken ness They were fined a small amount and given a warning.
 CHANGE IN TELEPHONENUMBER A
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-03-07
A New One for Spring Festival Weekl This Wonderfully Smart Frenchy Oxford

From One or bF00klynS Finest
 Makers-Priced 12.S5
 Its every line has that Parisian something about it that gives it an out-of-the-ordinary effect.
 Note the square toe and the square heel-both French ideas. It is of finest kid in light gray or mouse-in- laid with patent leather. Turned soles. All sizes in A to C widths. , You'll like it. M ,, tsTREET FLooR-NEw BUILDrNG1 E,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-03-07
IN TELEPHONE NUMBER

Dr. M. A. Copeland requests that patrons and friends turn to his name in telephone directory and change number of his office phone to read Main 11O instead of Main 1430--Adv. t