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The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1924-12-09

lette anyhow Cannonsburg comrades
who are among the best and most eff
fectiye workers in our party, tell me
that the Washington county party
when finally boiled down after the de
Election Of the LaFollette adherents
consisted of nothing but w. p. mem
bers and their close sympathizers
Now it is hardly more than a name
They declare that the w. P. running
under its own name in the elections
would have polled as many, if mo-
more votes than the local F. L. P.
What a sorry lineup of masses
the minority make for the farmer
labor party On the one hand dis
play for our edification of bunch OF
half a dozen LaFollette parties in
the granger states, and on the other
hand defunct county party in an in
dustrial section. 1t is a wonder they
did not dig up the deceased Buffalo
and Los Angeles labor parties and
parade around their weary skeletons
to scare our membership into voting
for the minority thesis.
The fact is there are no masses in
the farmer-labor party, and theH are
none that can be rallied by that slo
gan, at least not under present con
ditions. Hence the slogan loses its
value to the Workers Party. The C
E. c. thesis majority says specifi
cally:
I'VE are not opposed to the labor
party in principle. Neither are we
bound to the theory Of the historic
inevitability of the labor party in
America. Still less do we hold the
opinion that the labor party is the
only medium thru which independent
class political action of the working
masses can find expression. We
approach his problem from the
| standpoint of whether the labor
party slogan can now be used as
means of mobilizing masses of work
ers for immediate class political
action, and we say neither for the
present nor for the immediate fu-
ture can the labor party slogan be
employed successfully for this pur-
pose"
If, however, in the future, condi
tions should so develop as to give /;
mass character to a farmer-labor par
ty movement, and if at that time this
movement offers an effective means
for building the Workers Party int
a mass Communist Party, then tn,
slogan of farmer-labor party would
be of value and would be used by oul
party. At present this slogan does
not create a united front with masses
Wherever we give it organizations
form it simply creates a united from
with ourselves" 1t means the settin,
up of substitute party for the Work
ers Party, the liquidating of our owl
party for the sake of an opportunisti,
non-Communist party. 1t would b.
folly to adopt the minority thesi
and to embark upon a fruitless cam
paigu for an abstract farmer-labol
party The Communist Internationa
will never sanction such a ruinoui
policy.
The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1924-12-09

will be fostering dangerous illus.
ion in the minds of the working class
Another danger is the danger t.
those within our own ranks We wei
remember the serious deviations made
by individual comrades and even b,
whole units Of our party in our farmer
labor united front. How much more
serious and how much multiplied
they would be in campaign for {
farmer-labor party that is as yet non
existent can readily be imagined.
In conclusion two more thoughts
Under present conditions, does a farm.
er-labor party represent a political
united front or does It represent a par
liamentary united front? In other
words, could farmer-labor party take
on the function Of active participation
in day to day struggles of the workers
or could II only be used as a rallying
ground in election times? My second
thought is: What is to prevent us
from entering into farmer-labor
movement II such a movement mani
tests itself in the future? Do we bind
ourselves eternally by our present de.
cision?
believe that every comrade. In
studying the question which is facing
the party. should take all OF the above
into consideration.
The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1924-12-09
ManIey's Figures
BY G. E. RUTHENBERc.

1T is necessary to keep the record of
/ facts straight in the party discus
sion. In the DAILY WORKER Of
Dec. 5, Comrade Manley declares that
the cost of the farmer-labor campaign
to the party totalled $4,000. Comrade
Manley could have secured the exact
figures from the national Office and
saved himself such a silly blunder.
The figures, as shown by the party
books are: IL.
1920. P. P. A. expense-.-$ 36O.S2
1923-Total labor party cam
paign expense, exclusive Of
F.F. L. P.-~..............-............ 2,7O2,SS
1924-Total labor-party cam
paign expense, exclusive Of
F. F. L. P............................ 6,532.41
1924 -Farmer-Labor Voice de-
felt ......-............................ 1,sO5.ss
National f. L. P. ex-
pense .................................... 9sO.s5
Add to this the cost of
maintaining the F. F. L. P. 31
from July, 1928, to July,
1924 as estimated by Com
rade Manley ......................... 100000
Total ........................--....-.$lS, 491.bO
The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1924-12-09
Facts and "EvIdence."

First Of all, there is no basis in fact
for the conclusion that the trade union
bureaucracy has an unbreakable polit-
ical hold on the minds Of the masses
Many Of these bureaucratic leaders are
today quite confused and at sea as to
how to proceed in their latest political
The Ely miner., 1924-07-11
NEW OVERLAND COUPE
AROUSES ENTHUSIASM.

Unusual interest among feminine
motorists has greeted Willys-Ove--
lands announcement of its new
two-passenger Overland Coupe, says
Herb Kurvinen of the Central Gar
agt. Not only is it light car en-
bodying the manifold advantages
of the entire Overland line, but it
combines with these driving COM
fort and convenience almost in
credible in a car of these dimen-
sions.
Nowadays, with the male mem
bers of the family requiring the
use of the car during the day,
there is a definite need for a second
car in a. good many homes, a car
that can be used for shopping and
visiting by the women folks of the
home.
The new Coupe has proved itself
to be ideally adapted for this pur-
pose. Ventilating windshield. Dura
window regulators, rear window
curtains are little touches that ap-
peal to feminine taste.
Coupled with these features is
the ease of parking, and the un-
The Ely miner., 1924-07-11
MINER FUND FOR
TORNADO VICTIMS.

The urgent request of Governor
Preus for assistance to aid the vic
time of the tornado stricken
counties of Lincoln, Lyon, Murray,
Cottonwood and Redwood is bearing
fruit and financial help is being re-
ceived everywhere to assist the
stricken people. 1t is estimated
that the tornado damaged these
counties over S2,000,000.
The Miner today received a check
from Edwin Romberg of Chicago IN
the amount of $500 to be applied
to the fund. We will cheerfully
take charge of all donations and
will see that they are accounted for.
Who is next?
The Ely miner., 1924-07-11

James Tonkin has resigned his
position with the Oliver Iron Min
ing Company and has gone to Du-
luth where he has secured control
of general merchandise establish
ment in the eastern end of the city.
His family will follow as soon as he
secures residence. Both Mr.. and
Mrs. Tonkin are good citizens of
any community and the town or
city in which they locate may be
congratulated on their acquisition.
Their many Ely friends wish them
success in their new home.
The Ely miner., 1924-07-11

Only for the timely arrival of the
motor boat of Mr.. Stafford who
heard the cries for help, drowning
of three people might have follow
ed canoe upset in White Iron Lake
Sunday morning. Bob Opel with
Mr.. and Mrs. Gus. Kileen were in
canoe equipped with an outboard
motor when the craft swamped and
capsized in the rough water. The
trio succeeded in clinging to the
canoe until Mr.. Stafford arrived.
It is fortunate that help could be
rushed to them as the overturned
craft weighted, with the motor at
one end could not have remained
long above water and of assistance
to those clinging thereto. No evil
effects were reported by the three
the following day.
The Ely miner., 1924-07-11

The Miner is in receipt Of let
ter from Col. and Mrs. John Bailey,
formerly residents of this city but
now in Essex, England, in which
they send regards to their large
number of Ely friends. Col. and
Mrs. Bailey still entertain hopes Of
returning to Ely at some future
date and in the letter state that
the health Of Col. Bailey is fair
but that his diminishing eyesight
prevents him from reading papers
or books. Mrs. Bailey is kept very
busy practicing her profession of
nurse.
The Ely miner., 1924-07-11

Mr.. and Mrs. Swan Skogland ar
rived in the city Saturday for a
visit with the parents and relatives
of Mr.. Skogland. This was Mrs.
Skogland's first visit to this section
of the country and she expressed
herself as very well pleased. Mr..
and Mrs. Skogland were married in
Chicago several weeks ago and this
visit was in the nature of a we'd
ding trip. They left for their
home early in the week.
The Ely miner., 1924-07-11
ODD FELLOWS AND REBEKAHS
INSTALL NEW OFFICERS.

Emil Koski acting as installing
officer for the Odd Fellows and Mrs.
William Bridson for the Rebekahs
installed officers last evening at a
joint affair held in the lodge rooms.
After the installation buffet lunch
was served. Those inducted into
office were for the Odd Fellows
VIM. Burley, N. g.; J. E. Thompson,
v. G.; John A. johnson, Conductor;
James Migho, Warden; Stuart
Schaefer, Chaplain. For the Re-
bekahs: Mrs. Edith Venner, N. g.;
Miss Mae Sletten, V. G.; Mrs. Ruth
Nankervis, warden; Miss Myrtle
Homer, Chaplain.
The Ely miner., 1924-07-11

]. H. Tippet and family were in
the city from Two Harbors several
days last week assisting in the pre-
paration of the furniture of Capt.
Frank Kent for shipment and stor-
age in Duluth. Mr.. Kent has sold
his residence here to Capt. H.
Nicholas and will reside in Duluth
upon his return from England where
himself and neice, Miss Tamblin,
will visit this summer.
The Ely miner., 1924-07-11

usual riding comfort due to the 1885,
inch spring base. It's ease of hand
ling in congested traffic areas be-
cause of the exceptionally large
steering spindles and bearings are
decided factors in this new car in
tended for feminine use.
The Ely miner., 1924-07-11

A meeting of those interested in
baseball was held Wednesday even
ing and it was decided to push the
sale of the cards for the Jewett
Car which will be given away by the
team at the end of the ball season.
It was also decided to give a series
of dances at Sandy Point for which
the Idlewild Orchestra will furnish
the music. The meeting also felt
that the Friday games should be
abolished if possible and only SUM-
day games played. It seems that
the week day games are not a fin
ancial success in the range towns.
The Ely miner., 1924-07-11

Mr.. and Mrs. Richard Trezona
and son, arrived from Houghton,
Mich. Thursday and are visiting at
the Chas. Trezona home for week.
They made the trip in the auto of
j. Pierce who, visited with his
bl other, Richard Pierce, and family
for few days.
The Ely miner., 1924-07-11

Mr.. and Mrs. A. C. Schaefer with
Margery and Buddy and Herbert
Schweiger arrived from Duluth
Thursday afternoon and spent until
Sunday in the city with Mr.. Schae-
fer's parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Peter
Schaefer.
The Ely miner., 1924-07-11

Hugh j. McClearn, prominent
Duluth attorney accompanied by his
son, are in the city today where Mr..
McClearn is trying a case before
the District Court. He is attorney
for the plaintiff in the Pearson VS..
Russell action.
The Ely miner., 1924-07-11

Spencer J. Searles, candidate for
Judge of the District Court and
prominent Legion member was in
the city several days this week on
an outing at Burnside. He made
an address to the Legion boys at
their meeting Tuesday evening.
The Ely miner., 1924-07-11

Mrs. R. G. Schreck and daughte,
arrived Tuesday from East Tawas
Mich. for a visit with her parents
Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Trezona, in this
city. She brings the greetings of
Mr.. Schreck, kelly, to all his Ely
friends. He is supervisor of the
Michigan National Forest and prom
inently identified with civic affairs
in the Michigan city.
The Ely miner., 1924-07-11

The statements of the First State
and First National Banks are print
ed in another place in this paper.
By looking at the statements it can
be seen that the finances of the
citizens are in a prosperous con-
dition
The Ely miner., 1924-07-11

Miss Lusby, Scout Executive, has
arrived from Cincinnati, Ohio, and
has assumed her duties at the head
of the Girl Scouts in this city. We
will have more to offer on the Scout
movement in a later issue.
The Ely miner., 1924-07-11

his family here as soon as suitable
residence is secured. At the same
meeting the council also named
Anton Pershiren as street ommis-
sioner
The Ely miner., 1924-07-11

Matt Banovetz and Miss Josephine
Grahek secured license to marry
yesterday. The young couple will
be married in Duluth tomorrow
returning to this city where they
will make their home. Both are
well known here and many friends
Join in wishing them success.
The Ely miner., 1924-07-11

Misses Minnie and Grace Koivisto
were in the city several days last
week, the former in her othclal
capacity as county nurse IN TINS
district and the latter as visitor
with her sister.
The Ely miner., 1924-07-11

w. H. Opel enjoyed a visit
several days this week with sister
and her family from the western
coast. Brother and sister had not
seen one another for thirty years
and the meeting was a pleasant one.
The Ely miner., 1924-07-11

Mrs. D. E. Swinehart of Missoula,
Mont, spent several days in the city
last week with Herb and Mrs. kur-
vinen. Mrs. Swinehart was class
mate of Mrs. Kurvinen during her
nurses training course.
The Ely miner., 1924-07-11

In another column will be- found
the statement of the Ely Finnish
Accident and Sick Benefit Associa-
ton. The statement shows the
society in a good condition.
The Ely miner., 1924-07-11

State Game and Fish Commission
er ]. F. Gould and his Chief Game
Warden Peterson passed through
the city on the Fourth on their
wav from the north shore to St
paul
The Ely miner., 1924-07-11

Four or more cars left here Fri
day morning for Port Arthur where
they spent a few days returning
Sunday. The party reports very
pleasant trip.
The Ely miner., 1924-07-11

A card from E. L. Rosenbloom
announces that he is now engaged
in the practice of law associated
with Attorney Henry Deutch in
Minneapolis.
The Ely miner., 1924-07-11

Congressman o. ]. Larson has
resumed the practice of law at 500
Lonsdale Bldg, Duluth, where he
will be prepared to meet his many
friends.
The Ely miner., 1924-07-11

The funeral of Mrs. VIM. Besson
was held Saturday afternoon from
Winton, Rev. Lumb 4 heiating.
The funeral was largely attended by
both Ely and Winton people.
The Ely miner., 1924-07-11

At the last meeting of the city
council as can be seen by the pro-
ceedings in another column, w. j.
Rashleigh was named city engineer
to take the place Of Jas. R. Rubey
resigned. Mr.. Rashleigh is from
Duluth where he has been engaged
in business since leaving Aurora
several years ago. He will remove
The Ely miner., 1924-07-11

Mrs. P. Schaefer attended the
meeting of the County Welfare
Board at Eshquaguma Lake at
Biwabik Monday.
The Ely miner., 1924-07-11

G. G. Bray, formerly with the
Mesabi Iron Co. at Babbitt as elec-
trician, has located at Tower where
he has opened an electric shop.
The Ely miner., 1924-07-11

Mr.. and Mrs. William Trembath
and Mr.. and Mrs Gordon Trembath
motored to Robinson Lake Sunday
for a visit with friends.
The Ely miner., 1924-07-11

Joe Backus of Virginia was a
visitor here Monday. Joe had not
seen Ely for about 25 years and
was agreeably surprised over ur
development.
The Ely miner., 1924-07-11

Miss Leah Keable of Duluth was
in the city over the Fourth for a
visit with friends.
The Ely miner., 1924-07-11

George Moonan drove to Waseca,
Mimi. last week for a visit with
friends.
The Ely miner., 1924-07-11

Miss Helen Fyfe of Duluth was a
visitor in the city Saturday and
Sunday.
The Ely miner., 1924-07-11
A member of

See the page ad of Cohen &
3urgin in another place in this
laper. Mr.. Cohen is fitting out
he Kotchevar building on the cor
er and will open a clothing estab-
!shment therein.
The Ely miner., 1924-07-11

Mrs. Frank Kearney and children
left Tuesday for Virginia for visit
with friends.
The Ely miner., 1924-07-11

Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. B. Hughes and
family were in the city from Vir-
ginia for a few hours on the Fourth.
The Ely miner., 1924-07-11

Miss Virginia Hayes is in t. city
from Duluth for a visit with her
sister, Mrs. Bern. Lambert.
The Ely miner., 1924-07-11

David Christopher of Biwabik was
in the city Sunday for visit with
old friends.
The Ely miner., 1924-07-11

Mr., and Mrs. E. w. Hanson had
as guests over the Fourth, Mr.. and
Mrs. Dorrance Colyer of st. Paul.
The Ely miner., 1924-07-11

W. c. Carlson of the Service
Garage was a Duluth visito' Tues
day.
The Ely miner., 1924-07-11
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Bert Schweiger was in the city
from Duluth Saturday and Sunday.
The Ely miner., 1924-07-11

Mr.. and Mrs. Matt Saarl report
the birth of son Saturday at Their
home at Hamline, Mimi.
The Ely miner., 1924-07-11

Mr.. and Mrs. Jud Burns, former
residents of this city, were here
from Duluth for a visit over the
Fourth, the guests of Mr.. and Mrs.
]. A. Rothman.
The Ely miner., 1924-07-11

Miss Hazel Laing of Hibbing
spent several days in the city the
past week with her cousin, Jas. /.
Laing, and family.
The Ely miner., 1924-07-11

limited number of
students, ladies and gentlemen, to
learn the profession of proof read
ing. A large salaried profession.
1 am an experienced newspaper
man, and teach by mail. Special
summer rates. Address c. E..
Hinton, 1918 Clinton avenue,
Minneapolis, MINI. 6-27 If.
The Ely miner., 1924-07-11

Mr.. and Mrs. Jos. Rothman are
enjoying visit with a neice, Miss
Dillon, who arrived from High
bridge, Wis. last week.
The Ely miner., 1924-07-11

PLUMBING-For your Plumbing
and Heating repairs or new install
lations call E. L. Rautio, Phone
12O. THE SERVICE SHOP.
The Ely miner., 1924-07-11

Mr.. and Mrs. W. C. Hassel ar
rived from Troy Mills, Iowa, last
week for visit with the parents of
Mrs. Hassel, Mr.. and Mrs. Hiram
Blackmore.
The Ely miner., 1924-07-11

WANTED TO RENT or 5 room
house to be occupied at once or
July 18th. Write to Art c. For
selius, AIT Alice St., Hibbing,
MINI. $40 tt.
The Ely miner., 1924-07-11

FOUND-On the White Iron road,
license plates for car, issued TO
R. F. Gustafson, Ely, MINI.
Call at this office, prove property
and pay charges.
The Ely miner., 1924-07-11

.DRAYING-For Service call on US
for Draying, Furniture and Piano
moving. Maddern's Dray Line.
Phone 251-R or 251-L.
The Ely miner., 1924-07-11

Mr.. and Mrs. Oscar Hanson Of
Minneapolis were in the city over
the Fourth for a visit with the par
ents of Mr.. and Mrs. c.. M. Hanson.
The Ely miner., 1924-07-11

PHOTOS-Our new lighting equip
ment makes .,ossible to have your
photograph taken day or night, be
thC weather dull or bright. Cyko
Studio, O.. Hokkanen, Prop. If.
The Ely miner., 1924-07-11

FOR SALE-Seven Room House Oh
Harvey Street, opposite Com
munity Center for Sale. Cheap
if taken at once. Inquire of A.
]. Coombe. 6-27 tt.
The Ely miner., 1924-07-11

FOR SALE-120 acres in Sec. IL,
63-12. S1a of NWA and NEA
of SWA. Small lake on the
property. Half the mineral rights
reserved. Just the place for a
summer colony. Inquire at this
office. 6-27 If.
The Ely miner., 1924-07-11

FOR SALE-In Virginia. Attract
i've home with 9 rooms, 2 baths.
fire places, full basement on three
lots. SIC First Street South
Phone 5. Mrs. Henri de Porcer.
I'll If.
The Ely miner., 1924-07-11
Charter N. 1892. Reserve District No. g.
REPORT OF THE CONDITION
OF THE
FIRST NATIONAL BANK,

KESOURCES:
Loans and Discounts. including redis-
counts. acceptances of other banks
and foreign bill of exchange or drafts
sold with endorsement of this bank
The Ely miner., 1924-07-11

LOST-Mink fur choker June 80.
Return to Mrs. w. E. Trezona.
I'll p.
The Ely miner., 1924-07-11

FOR SALE-Twelve room residence
for sale. Finest location in the
city with three improved lots and
large garage. Inquire at this Office.
The Ely miner., 1924-07-11

HOUSE FOR RENT OR SALE
rooms. VIII be ready for oc-
cupancy after July 18th. Inquire
of Joseph Kalan, Park Addition,
I'll If.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-07-05
NEGRESS IS HURT ] WHEN HIT BY AUTO
Pearl Weaver Sustains Fractured
 Skull In Wreck

Pearl Weaver, negro, was probably fatally injured at o'clock Friday aft ernoon when she was struck by an automobile said to have been driven by R. D. Stancell, 115 Banks street. as she stepped from a street car at Fourth street and First avenue Ely ton. /:
 The woman, according to witnesses, was apparently waiting for the auto mobile to pass but suddenly started to cross in front of it. Stancell, it is stated took the curb and wrecked his automobile in an effort to avoid strik- ing the woman. .e...
 She was struck by the left wheel and knocked down, sustaining com pound fracture of the skull and a broken leg. Her condition was. con sidered serious at St. Vincent's hos pitai, Friday night.
 The accident was investigated by City Detectives w. B. Heltons and Virgil Sandefer. No arrests were made.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-07-05
MAN IS INJURED,
 REPAIRING AUTO
John B. DanfOrth Crushed Be.
 tween Two Machines

While doing some mechanical work on his automobile which was parked in front of his residence, John B. Dan- forth, 1707 Thirteenth avenue, south, was injured Friday afternoon when an automobile driven by a young woman struck him and crushed him between the two. machines. He was not taken to a hospital, and physicians in attend ance at his home said that his injuries were not serious.
 The name of the young woman who was driving the automobile that struck Mir. Danforth was not given. There were other women in the car with her, it was said, and they stopped to offer assistance following the accident. Mem bers of the Danforth family exOnerated tbem of blaine. It was said that the automobile escaped control of the driver.
 Mir. Danforth is member of the firm of McNeel, DanfOrth & O'Rear, account ants, 6f2. Age Herald building.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-07-05
COLLEGE SINGERS
 BACK HOME TODAY
Return From EventfqI 5000
 Mile Trip To Pacific

The Birmingham-Southern Glee club will return home from their record tour of the Pacific coast Saturday afternoon at 3 40 o'clock by way of the Louisville and Nashville railroad.
 The club left Birmingham month ago for the Pacific coast, going by New Orleans and the southern route and played in many of the big cities on their tour. M -: '.,;
 Every report returned to Birmingham during the itinerary of the club spoke of the excellent success hat the club met in their various engagements in the west.
 The last engagement was played in Boulder, Colo.,. Thursday night and ac-. cording to a telegram received from Cor don Erickson, director, the club played before the largest audience that has greeted them in any of their perform ances.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-07-05
sMRS. M'DObOUGH
 FUNERAL TODAY
Wife Of Industrial Leader
 Succulnbs At Hospital

Funeral services for Mrs. R. N. Me Donough. age 4, who died Friday morning at local infifmary, will be held at Il o'clock Saturday morning from the residence, rio First avenue
 Mrs. McDonoughs who was formerly Miss Alice Bass, was the wife of R. Newton McDonough, president and treasurer of the McDonough Ore and Mining company. Mrs. McDonough is also survived by three daughters, Will mer, Josephine and Sarah Alice Me Donough; five sons, Bass, Everette, John, James and Dan McDonough 1: mother, Mrs., J. W. Bass of Leeds; six brothers and one. sister. :"
 Active pallbearers will be: A. J. Arrant, H. J. Arrant, T. c, Burgess, James Mclaughlin, J./W. Chaney, J. J. Rodgers; honorary pallbearers, will be: T. Robertson, Alex NJ. Garber, Al Garber, Browder Garber, G. T. 'Wofford, O. H. Bowen, Nat Banks, A. $. Daniel, Donald Mcdonald, Harry Burgess, Dr. E. NJ. Robinson Dr. w. E, Prescott, N. W. shannon, Arthur. Wellborn, s F. King, A.. D. Smith, Robert Leonard, W. J. Davis, J. w. Porter, Col. T.. 0. Smith, Charles Leech, w. J. Penhallegon and Wv, Bussey, A ..