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The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1930-10-25
BY N. DAMN
Esperanto Worker Correspondent,
Moscow, U.S.S.R.

Esperanto Worker Correspondent,
Moscow, U.S.S.R.
Before the opening of the Six
tenth Congress of all-Soviet Com
munist Party, three largest children
of the Five-Year Plan began to
function-Turksib, the Stalingrad
tractor plant, and the agricu!f ural
plant "Selmashstroi." The compile
ton of these three plants was the
best present of Soviet workers to
the Sixteenth Congress. Other
plants followed these in rapid sue
cession,-new tractor plants, an
automobile plant in Mini Novgorod,
metal boundaries, Dneprostoj-the
largest electric power plant in
Europe, etc. Thus. started the vic
torious march of the children of the
Five-Year Plan. l would like to de-
scribe to you the first three. :.
The warm country of middle Asia,
in the Soviet republics of Armenia
and Turkmenia,-is the only place
in Soviet Union where cotton may
be cultivated. Of course the demand
for cotton is increasing when new
textile mills are constructed. How
ever in Mid-Asia there is lack of
cultivated land, because most of it
is desert. Besides, the people can
not eat cotton and therefore have
to cultivate wheat.
Therefore wheat captured the
fields and cut off the expansion for
cotton. How to solve this prob
lem? The only solution was to give
them bread from other regions and
let the Asians cultivate only cotton.
1t is easy to say that, but hard to
fulfill it. In icy Siberia there is
plenty of bread, plenty of grain, but
between the two there is Kazakstan
Ia large waste of savage land
where the natives until this day use
camels for transportation, which is
a method are now thousands years
old. Certainly this means of trans
portation is no good for supplying
bread for middle Asia from Siberia
There was only one way out
through the savage Kazakstan there
should be constructed a railroad to
Siberia. Ever since 1880 there was
talk about it, but for the Cars gov
eminent the task was too large,
On December 23, 1926, the Soviet
Government decided that the Turk
estan-Siberia railroad should be con-
structed inspite of everything. The
plan was laid out to complete the
railroad by the end of 1880. Three
years passed, then a few more
months and on the 28th of April
1880, the attention of the entire
Soviet Union was concentrated on
the small station in Kazakstan
where the two parasitic northern
and eastern parts met and laid the
last rails for the completion of the
railroad. When the last spikes
were hammered in, the telegraph
and the radio announced to the en-
tire Soviet Union:-"The Railroad
Turkish Has Been Constructed"
The length of the Turkish" is
1860 miles. 1t is the longest rail-
road to be constructed during the
last few years, in the entire world.
The history of its construction is a
history of heroism of thousands of
workers who constructed the rail-
road under the most trying condi-
tions. They had to construct a rail-
road on a bare desert. they had to
The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1930-10-25
By PAUL STONE

Once upon a time there was an
old steel manufacturer who was
simply lousy with coin. The old guy
loved horses. In fact he loved all
dumb, helpless beasts, but horses
were his pet passion.
This very big-hearted old beezer
lived in a small, eventy-five-room
cottage away from the city, because
he loved nature, too. Boy, how that
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-10-13
LUNCH-H0UR SPORTS
FOR BUSINESS MEN
7. M. C.. A. Schedules Period of
Manual Exercises for Promot-
ing Physical Health.

Special lunch-hour exercise periods,
designed to make the task of reduc-
ing or putting on weight pleasure,
even for tired business men, have just
been inaugurated by the Young Mems
Christian Association under a Fall and
Winter schedule.
According to c. Edward Beckett. vet
eran physical director of the Central
Y. NJ. c. A., the midday class will fea-
ture games and other competitive sports
guaranteed to make business and pro-
feSsional men forget the discomforts of
strenuous exercise.
"Today's gymnasium classes are far
different from those of the gay nine
ties" the director explained. Instead
of the individual workouts which mark
ed the Indian club and dumb-bell era
of indoor exercise, the modern GYM
nasium has become an indoor playing
field for devotees of base ball, volley
ball, basket ball, hand ball and other
competitive sports"
The midday business mems classes
viii be held every day except Sunday
in the "Y" gymnasium. 1886 @ street
Special hours have been set aside for
various indoor games and sports. Free
class instruction in swimming will be
given Mondays and Fridays at $3.50 and
Monday nights at 7:30.
The Winter program also includes
boxing, bowling and artificial sun
baths In the solarium.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-10-13

IL with words, expression and bear
ing. Such faces as that of Lincoln
are products of struggle, bearing
the evidence of experience, with
lines that only understanding can
chisel. 1t is only fair to Walter
Huston, chief member of the cast, to
say that such a face cannot be
duplicated. The stage has attempted
1t with only approximate results.
Robust and buoyant dignitaries can
be shown with some fidelity to
truth, but the thought and sym
pathy of Lincoln are elusive. Never
theless. Huston's Lincoln is creditable
throughout. with perhaps a touch of
the dramatic which would not have
been approved by the Great War
President If he were living. but
which is demanded for cinema
effect.
The story of Lincoln's life is told
in vivid pictures. going back to the
time of his birth and taking him
through boyhocd and mature years
to political life and his fight for
the preservation of the Union. The
act of John Wilkes Booth, which
ended career. is represented with
telling effect Sheridan's ride with
its victorious climax is one of the
strong features of the film. The
eall to arms at the beginning of the
war takes The observer into North
ern and Southern communities with
their marching soldiers. Interested
audiences give impartial applause to
leaders Of both sections of the
country.
Miss Una Merkel as Ann Rutledge
makes an outstanding cofi..--tt,lltion
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-10-13
RUSSIAN LUMBER
EXCLUSION SOUGHT
Convict Products Are
Illegal Imports, Letter
Holds.

The National Lumber Manufacturers
Association has asked the Treasur,
Department to exclude from this coun-
try lumber which has been turned out
by convicts in Russia.
Wilson Compton, manager Of the
association, said in letter to Secre-
tary Mellon that section 307 of the tariff
act prohibits importation of convict
made merchandise, but that the Treas
ury Department had not issued regula-
tons to make this clause effective.
Law is Cited.
- letter, made public by Compton.
soc. that the ASSOCIATION understood
the Treasury had hestitated to enforce
TINS section because of the difficulty of
of lumber imported, that convict labor
had been used in its production"
Irrespective of the degree of diff
Guilty of proof" the letter continued,
1.-THE statutory mandate still remains,
which imposes upon the Secretary of
the Treasury the explicit duty to pre-
scribe such regulations as may be neces-
sary to secure the exclusion of convict
made products. This has not been done.
Convict made Russian lumber continues
to have access to American markets.
Ask Tariff Increase.
Compton asserted that the lumber
and its related wood-using industries in
the United States and the 1000. 900 men
who are dependent upon them for their
employment and their families for their
livelihood, in asking the exclusion of
convict-made lumber are merely ask
ing that the law be enforced
The request also was made that addi-
tional tariffs be imposed on lumber i'm
ported from Russia On the ground that
free raw material. free plants and
equipment, free transportation and in
effect subsidized labor" were used In its
manufacture.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-10-13
From the Front Row
Reviews and News of Washington $ Theaters.

strategy OF moving. fighting units.
and cries to discouraged and envious
politicians, The Union must be
preserved" Conceptions which have
been in the minds of the people of
the republic are here made to take
a form which approaches reality.
To generation which has wit
messed the widespread devastation of
the World War. the story of Lincoln.
Grant and Lee is far different from
the more recent battles of massed
national armies in trench warfare.
with occasional outbursts OF pI-sonal
valor to vary the monotony of shells.
poison gas and machine guns. The
lapse of nearly three-quarters of a
century, however, has not obliterated
the thought that when men face
each other in war and give their
best to the struggle, at any period.
there is q supreme demand for
human qualities.
Lincoln's face is one of the tests
OF this picture. 1t is made the subject
of discussion between its possessor
and Ann Rutledge. The latter
probably expresses the judgment of
all when she voices her admiration.
But for the actor there must be
the earnest attempt to harmonic
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-10-13
Balloon to Ascend 10 Miles.

A balloon ascent of $4,000 feet is TO
be made at Augsburg, Bavaria, by a SCI
enlist and his assistant of Brussels.
Belgium. As the air pressure at this
height is too low to maintain human
life, the gondola of the balloon will be
constructed on diving-bell principle.
It will consist of hollow aluminium
sphere, approximately feet in diam
eter, Theoretically closed and fitted with
oxygen supply and breathing apparatus.
Outlook windows will be provided. The
ascent will be for scientific exploration.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-10-13

that respect the world is fortunate
that it was the sympathetic artist
Griffith, who undertook and COM
pleted the task.
After view Of Ibis talking pic
turization of one of Americas own,
and of his period which produced a
conflict in which only Americans
could have genuine concern as to
the outcome and its historic after
math, the struggle, which is recorded
in the books as the Civil War. the
War of Secession and the War
Between the States, no longer is a
matter of the printed page and the
artists conception. These have been
made into a composite thing, with
real clash of military leaders, while
the spirit of an unconsciously bril-
liant world statesman from the
backwoods hovers over their simple
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-10-13

Helen and Mildred, who twirled and
did their numbers with vim and
vigor. The humor OF the revue is
left to Claxx and Lloyd. and Harry
Myers attends to the more sophisti-
Gated moments also, incidentally a
dance number that is better than
good.
AS a finishing touch. the ladies Of
the ensemble. more nimble than at
the beginning of the season, execute
one or two steps and sing.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-10-13

to the photoplay's success, while
Kay Hammond as Mary Todd
Lincoln presents effectively the vigor
and driving qualities said to have
been possessed by that occupant of
the White House Fred Warren as
Gen. Grant, Frank Campeau as Gen.
Sheridan, and Hobart Bosworth as
Gen. Lee offer excellent character
izations. The cast is large and gen.
orally effective. d. C. C.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-10-13

tereSt. As d. w.
Grimth's "Abra-
ham Lincoln" is
projected on the
screen. The pro-
gram announces
"the story of a
man." and the
story is told with
a proper under
standing of the
fact that 1t was
a man W h q
thought in terms
of what the mod
ern calls public
welfare" rather
than the common
type of men who
live to achieve
nerSOnal fame In
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-10-13
Automobile Cali. for Helm.

Tests OF an ''unstealable' automobile
In Cologne, Germany, recently are re-
ported to have been successful. The
machine contains device which links
up the brake. coupling and lighting. so
that the car cannot be moved. 1t emits
a loud 'iyell" If any of the parts con-
nected are touched
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-10-13
Novelties Of 1890"
New Revue at Gayety.

Novelties Of $780,
New Revue at Gayety.
THE new revue at the Gayety is
light. breezy. typically fem
mime exhibition entitled Novelties
of 1890" Although the novelties
are not quite as much in evidence as
they might be, the sum total is
pleasant enough entertainment.
Chief among the burlesque lumi-
naries of the week are Helen Carl
son, who seemed not to have enough
to do; Jean Bodine, familiar to
these shores. and some vaudevillians
by name of Kayton Sisters and
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-10-13

In a slow-motoring race. in which
the competitors were compelled to keep
moving. up the hill at Montmartre, in
Paris, recently, NJ. Ulrich won by taking
l hour, so minutes. the longest time
ever required to cover the 800 yards.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-10-13

abraham Lincoln at National
Reaches High Level of Art.
VOICES of the past brought to
the present by chosen few of
Americas film colony, are heard
with something more than mere in
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1930-02-07

creation The fishing around here, I
can testify, is fine. The climate is
wonderful. 1t has been a great benefit
to Mrs. Coolidge and myself, and we
are returning to Washington refreshed
and invigorated.
II have had an opportunity to see
something more of this locality than
I have had in the past 1t is a vigor-
Gus, enterprising, growing region, and
you may well be proud of it. You
have secured development in forty
or fifty years that others have taken
centuries to accomplish. 1t is a sat-
isfaction to me as the president of the
United States to see wonderful de-.
velopment of that kind and realize
that this great empire is a part or
this nation"
The farewell message will also be
included in an attractive pamphlet to
be distributed this year by the Min
nesota Arrowhead Association. Last
year a special booklet, Arrowhead,
Brule and Coolidge-the A. B. C. of
Summer Vacation Land" was printed
by the Arrowhead body and sent all
over America. 1t is estimated that
$4,000 copies of this pamphlet were
distributed during the year.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1930-02-07
COMMERCIAL CLUB
|NSTALLS OFFICERS

The annual banquet and installation
of officers of the Ely Commercial Club
took place at the Forest Hotel last
evening and was attended by about
100 ladies and gentlemen, members of
the club and invited guests. Every
DR.. George T. AyreS as chairman of
the committee on arrangements, COM
posed of himself, M. j. Murphy and
j. A. Rothman, acted as POSTMASTER.
In his usual efficient and pleasant
manner; DR.. Ayres introduced the
speakers and installed the officers. He
interspersed his remarks with many
humorous illusions and stories
Past President Jas. I. Laing made a
very fine talk in which he told of the
work accomplished by the club during
the past and during his incumbency.
He thanked the members for their as
sistance during the past year. DR.. H.
G. Newgord the newly installed presl-
dent spoke on the accomplishments TO
be sought and expected during the
coming year. Both were enthusiastic
speakers and conveyed their enthus-
iasm to the audience.
AS guests of the evening were Mr..
and Mrs. w. A. McGonagle, Mr.. and
Mrs. G. j. Birch, Mr.. and Mrs. G.. G.
Ross and Mr.. and Mrs. John Peter
Shea. Mr.. McGonagle, president of
the Missabe and Duluth & Iron Range,
was the speaker of the evening. In his
address, among many other things, he
called attention to the growth of Ely
and the prospects for future growth
He pledged the support Of himself and
organization for the benefit of the
towns and cities along the lines of the
roads he represents. Mr.. McGonagle
needed no introduction to the people
of this city or the northwest, he hav-
ing been in the public eye for years by
reason of his community, charitable
and fraternal activities.
Mr.. Birch is the superintendent and
Mr. Shea assistant superintendent of
the roads. Mr.. Ross is the traffic man
ager. They expressed their apprecia-
ton of the invitation to meet with the
Ely people and the gathering proved to
them that the pleasure was mutual
All were introduced by the POSTMASTER
and each responded with few re-
marks. Mr.. Shea caused general mer-
riment when he told of running the
first train into Ely after an SOS call
had been sent out for provisions. He
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1930-02-07
COOLIDGE WORDS
PRAISE SECTION

Former President Coolidge's tribute
to the Arrowhead Country as "the
coming region for those that are seek
ing recreation" is again included in
the Duluth Chamber of Commerce
publicity matter to be sent throughout
the country during the coming spring
and summer.
Hundreds of copies of the presidents
farewell address when he left the
Head of the Lakes Sept. 10, 1928, after
spending the summer at Cedar Island
lodge on the Brule river, were dis
tributed.
President Coolidge's tribute to the
industrial growth of this area Is also
included in the pamphlet. His spe-
cial reference to the local region In
his farewell follows:
81 think this is going to be coming
region for those who are seeking re-
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1930-02-07

said his train was made up of ten
cars, eight of which were loaded with
beer.
Dancing followed the banquet to
music by the Five Aces. Time and
space will not permit us to further
write of the banquet and quote some
of the points in the remarks listened
to- 1t was fine party
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1930-02-07

WANTED-Active, high-grade District
Agent to sell our attractive Accident
and Health Policies in full or spare
time for one of the largest Monthly
Premium Accident and Health Com
panies in the United States with
assets over S22,O00,00000. Except
ional proposition. Will receive per-
sonal instructions and assistance.
Would consider man employed who
could build up substantial renewal
account and later give full time.
Address: j. r. Burroughs, No. 22l,
Providence Bldg, Duluth, Mimi.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1930-02-07

The regular meeting of the Birthday
Club will take place next Tuesday,
February 18th, at 2:30 P. M. at the
home of Mrs Sam RapSon. Mrs.
Henry Smith will assist in entertaining
the members, and a good time is
promised.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1930-02-07

The Ely Hardware & Furniture Co.
are announcing the opening OF their
new mortuary in another place in this
paper. They have new and modern
funeral equipment and furnish flowers
for funerals and other occasions
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1930-02-07

A. G. Hamel and Ray Harmon of the
Superior National Forest left Monday
for Milwaukee, Wisconsin where they
will spend several days on business.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1930-02-07
Tornado.Proof House

Among freak inventions men have
actually gone to the trouble to patsat
a tornadO-prooI house. This is Duflt
on a pivot. and every breeze turns II
with its head TO the wind.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1930-02-07

A. r. Sampson arrived Sunday from
Duluth and has accepted the position
of mortician at the Ely Hardware &
Furniture Company.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1930-02-07

A SO inch hickory axe handle valued
at Csc on sale for &c at Agnew's.
Limit one to a customer.-adv.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1930-02-07

Mr.. and Mrs. Glenn Powers and
son, Gaylord, of Gilbert spent Sat
urday and Sunday in the city with
friends.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1930-02-07

H. j. Fatland underwent an oper-
alton last week at hospital in Des
Moines, Iowa, and word has been re-
ceived that he is doing nicely.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1930-02-07
VOCAL INSTRUCTION.
Christine Herranen.
344 E. Chapman Street.

Mr. and Mrs Ernest Anderson spent
Sunday at Biwabik with Mrs. Ander-
sons parents, Mr.. and Mrs. w. j..
Nicholas,
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1930-02-07

Review new styles of Ladies Spring
Dresses and Hats. See what the new
styles are for the coming season.
The Peoples Department Store.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1930-02-07

Joe Pluth left Minneapolis Friday
after spending a few days on business
for Chicago where he will make an ex-
tended business trip.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1930-02-07

Ivan Tauzell of the Peoples Depart
ment Store attended the Twin City
market week and the Style Show held
in Minneapolis this week
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1930-02-07

We have hundreds of wonderful
values at our big &c sale. Don't fail
to see them at Agnews-adv.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1930-02-07

Mrs. George T. Ayres entertained
few friends at dinner Sunday COM
DR.. Ayres on his birthday.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1930-02-07

Mr.. and Mrs. Leo Miller have as
their house guest, Mrs. Miller's mother,
Mrs. L. c. LaCroix of Deer River.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1930-02-07

Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Schweiger enter
tanned Friday evening at three tables
of bridge Mrs. Art Solem won first
prize for the ladies and Burns Rora-
beck first for the men.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1930-02-07

80 clothes pins for &c on sale at 2
P. M. Saturday, opening day of Ag-
news &c sale-adv.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1930-02-07
Causes OF Ruin

All men that are ruined are ruined
ON the side Of their natural propSnsi-
ties.-Burke
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1930-02-07

Peanut butter kisses at &c per pound
at Agnew's &c sale.
Mrs. Joe Markovich is patient at
the Shipman Hospital where she is re-
covering from an operation.
F. H. Raisky of Duluth spent Tues
day in the city with his daughter Miss
Elizabeth RaiSky.
Get regular SITS silk hose at two
pair for $3.50. Three days only at the
Ely Finnish Stock Company.
Miss Myrtle Rauch spent Saturday
and Sunday with relatives at Inter-
national Falls.
Miss Hazel Nicholas of Aurora was
a week end guest of her parents, Mr..
and Mrs. w. j. Nicholas.
Read our ad in another place in this
paper. We save you money. Ely
Finnish Stock Company.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clyde Pearce returned
Saturday after two weeks motor trip
to Lawrence, Kansas.
New Spring Shades in Strutwear and
Holeproof Hose at reduced prices. Ely
Finnish Stock Company.
Charles Trezona and Mike Prisk at
tended the safety meeting at Duluth
Monday.
Albert Prisk and William Jones
motored to Duluth Monday to attend
a safety meeting.
Mayor Olson and Gus Carlson Of
Tower were here last evening to at
tend the Commercial Club banquet.
Flowers for funerals and other oc-
casions at the Ely Hardware g. Fur
niture Company.
Limit one to a customer with the
purchase of IL other articles you can
buy IL quart Galvanized pail for &c
at Agnew's &c sale Saturday at 10 A. M.
adv.
Charles Eden Of Minneapolis was a
guest at the Lockhart home for few
days.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1930-02-07

New Spring Dresses on display
They are ready for your selection.
The Peoples Department Store.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1930-02-07

Mrs Sam Rapson entertained at
her home last Saturday evening the
occasion being a birthday surprise
on Mr.. RapSon. Guests Of the evening
were MIR. and Mrs. Clarence Mosher,
MIR. and Mrs. William Pearson, Mr..
and Mrs John Purdy and Mrs. Henry
Smith. Bridge was played the high
honors going to Mr.. and Mrs. Mosher
and the consolation prizes to Mr.. and
Mrs. Pearson.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1930-02-07

Be sure and get your &c prize box at
the &c sale at Agnew's. Values up to
S1.O0-adv.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1930-02-07

A birthday party was rendered Mrs
Tobachi Sunday by large number OF
friends on the occasion of her 81st
birthday. A pleasant time was enjoyed
by the gathering and Mrs. Tobachi
wishes to express her thanks for the
many kind remembrances left for her
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1930-02-07

Mrs. Lawrence Ludke and Mrs.
Harold Mcfarland motored to Virginia
Tuesday.