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The Gem worker and the Idaho labor herald. (Boise, Idaho) 1914-1917, 1915-02-25
OPPOSE INSURANCE

Observation-Disclosures unionists
are opposing the private liability and
compensation proposal, advocated by
employers and Insurance companies
The workers says the reason this pro.
position meets with favor from em-
ployers is that they know that many
employees will keep silent concerning
their injuries, because they feel, right
ly or wrongly, that to insist upon their
rights would be to endanger their em-
ployment. Many of them feel that
they must accept what the employer
is willing to give, or go into the street
looking for a new Job.
The Gem worker and the Idaho labor herald. (Boise, Idaho) 1914-1917, 1915-02-25
PLACES WAGE CUT BLAME

Chicago-"Petty economy at the ex-
pense of underpaid employees and dol
lar extravaganza in fancy salaries to
men higher up" was the way Chief
Factory Inspector Nelson, before the
Federation of Labor, characterized
Postmaster campbeli's $l75.000 salary
cut campaign, recently inaugurated in
the Chicago Postofhce. The speaker
also charged that speeding up sys-
TENS are working a hardship on the
employees.
Postmaster Campbell has discre-
tionary power to divise his own means
and channels by which to introduce his
pay roll ont. Why does he take it all
from those who are the poorest and
least able to afford the reductions He
shows no inclination to cut his own
salary or salaries of the other highly
paid officials. What we need is a fed
eral investigation Of the entire depart
ment." said the speaker.
The Federation unanimously adopt
ed resolution recommending an in
vestigation of the department and pro-
testing against the salary reduction,
which, it was alleged, amounts to 10
per cent in many cases.
The Gem worker and the Idaho labor herald. (Boise, Idaho) 1914-1917, 1915-02-25
DRIVERS WIN STRIKE

St. Louis-After the Milk Drivers
union had assisted in enlarging dairy
business Of one of the largest dairy
companies of this city, the concern
believed it was strong enough to insist
on nonunion coditions and thereupon
declared for the so-called ''open-shop.
After strike of twenty-one days, the
company changed its mind and con-
ciuded it was more profitable to treat
with its delivery drivers in spirit Of
fairness than to continue its expert
ment. A settlement was reached,
which included a signed agreement,
wage increases and the reinstatement
Of all drivers.
The Gem worker and the Idaho labor herald. (Boise, Idaho) 1914-1917, 1915-02-25
CREDITS DISCUSSED

San Francisco-lf commenting on
the appointment Of committee by
Gov Johnson to prepare rural credit
measure for consideration by the legis-
lature. The Bulletin Of this city says:
@California's fix is much like that in
middle western states. The land is in
large holdings, and much of the work
of cultivation and harvesting is done
by homeless laborers who are uniform
~ defranded ,and exploited. The sys-
tenn is as bad as any system, not abb
solute serfdom, could be. Sometimes
it seems worse than serfdom. because
serfs have meager rights Of their own
and cannot be driven from the land. A
good long-term credit system might
lead eventually to a general breaking
mp of the large, unusual holdings, and
the men whose labor brings out its
value. And then what a magnificent
and happy empire this state would
be-"
The Gem worker and the Idaho labor herald. (Boise, Idaho) 1914-1917, 1915-02-25
RELIEF OF DERTNER
Full Text Of Measure introduced Into House
For Benefit Of Injured Workman

received for the loss of both legs and
other injuries to himself by a rock
falling upon him while employed in
construction work on the Capitol
building during the month Of March
1912, and the State Auditor is hereby
authorized, empowered and directed
upon presentation to him Of certified
copy of this Act, to deliver his war
rant upon the general fund of the
State of Idaho, in favor of John R.
Dernier, for the sum of Two thousand
Nine Hundred Eighty-seven and Fifty
Hundredths Dollars (S2,o87.50);
And the State Auditor is further
authorized, empowered and directed
to deliver his warrant upon the gener-
al fund Of the State Of Idaho, in favor
of DIR. Fred a. Pittenger, for the sum
OF One Hundred Twelve and Fifty
hundredths Dollars ($ll2 SOY; in favor
Of Drs. Pittinger & Faik, for the sum
OF twenty-five Dollars ($25OO); in
favor of DR.. Lyman, for the sum Of
Ten Dollars $4,000 lin favor Of DR..
S. W. Forney, for the sum of Fifteen
Dollars ($l5.OO); in favor of Drs.
Turkey & Titus, for the sum Of Two
Hundred Fifty Dollars (S25000); and
in favor OF St. Luke's Hospital, for
the sum of Six Hundred Dollars
(S600.00); upon the delivery to the
STATE Auditor Of receipt thersfor in
full payuh ent for services rendered to
the said John R. Dernier and the
State Treasurer is hereby authorized
and directed to pay said warrants.
The Gem worker and the Idaho labor herald. (Boise, Idaho) 1914-1917, 1915-02-25
CHICAGO'S new VENTURE

Chicago's municipal plant. as it is
called, is nearing completion. Apr
proximately S1,75o000 is being ex-
pended in the purchase of land, con-
struction of buildings, and purchase of
machinery to equip the institution.
Upon completion the concern will be
operated as city warehouse, found
ry, machine shops, lumber yards, and
power plant. All castings, faucets,
valves, and similar supplies for the
water works will be manufactured in
the brass and iron foundry. Every 9TH
er character of construction work has
been provided for as will be the re-
pairing of all equipment used by the
city. A central heating plant is also
included. 1t is claimed that this is the
only plant of the kind in the world,
and was developed because OF the
contract scandals which have continu-
ously embroiled the city for many
years. The financing of the project
was made possible by appropriating
funds from the municipal water de-
partment. AS has been the general
custom in this city, union men will be
employed in the various de partments
of the new undertaking.
The Gem worker and the Idaho labor herald. (Boise, Idaho) 1914-1917, 1915-02-25
GET THIRTY DAYS LEAVE

Employees of the Government Print
ing Office will receive thirty days an
nual leave hereafter instead OF twenty
six days, as the result of a decision
by Comptroller of the Treasury Dow
ney. The case was decided on an ap-
peal made by F. C. Roberts, WE'LL
known among the union men Of the
country, from decision rendered BY
former Comptroller Tracewell. Judge
Downey's decision overrules that OF
his predecessor
The Gem worker and the Idaho labor herald. (Boise, Idaho) 1914-1917, 1915-02-25
PLEADS FOR The CHILDREN

Sacramento-"S Save the children!
Save them by placing them above all
property interests, and enact laws eli
minimizing those of too tender yeare
from the great maelstrom of indus
try" urged Albert Ehrgott, vocational
secretary of the Y. M. c. A. of San
Francisco, in an address in this city.
The speaker insisted that the child
labor laws should be amended so that
children under fifteen years of age will
be barred from labor He read figures
which showed that one-ffth of all
babies born in this country die before
they are year old, and that one out
of every six children must work for its
existence.
Digging beneath the surface of
things" he continued, 1--WE find the
structure of our society crunbling be-
cause our boys and girls must begin
shaving in factories and sweat shops
before they have properly matured.
These children, whose years must be
passed with but heeting glimpses OF
the sun, are of course deprived of the
rights which were the watchword in
The Gem worker and the Idaho labor herald. (Boise, Idaho) 1914-1917, 1915-02-25

The Legislature should take up at
once and pass without dissenting
vote House Bill No. 353 by Thrailkill
and connor appropriating $4,000 for
the relief Of John R. Deriner
All citizens who love justice, and
union memebers especially should
urge immediate action by the Legis-
lature. 1t is a burning shame that the
great state Of Idaho has not acted in
this matter with more promptness,
but now that the measure is before
the Legislature every effort should be
made for its prompt passage.
The-Ge Worker recently printed
the full details Of the accident by
which Mr.. Dernier lost his limbs and
appealed to the Legislature for relief
for him. These facts are sufficiently
related in the bill, which we present
herewith:
In the House Of Representatives,
H. B. No. 353, BY ThrailIsili and Con-
nor
An act for the relief of John R. Der
nier and appropriating therefor the
total sum of four thousand dollars
| ($40o00O).
Be it enacted by the Legislature Of
the State Of Idaho:
Section /. That the suri of -Four
Thousand Dallars ($4,o0C.O0) be. anu
the same is, hereby Appropriated, out
of any moneys in the state treasury
not otherwise appropriated, for the
relief of John R. Dernier as damages
The Gem worker and the Idaho labor herald. (Boise, Idaho) 1914-1917, 1915-02-25
DEPUTIES TO be tried

New Brunswick-The twenty-five
deputy sheriff's charged with murder
and assault and battery brought in
connection with the shooting of the
Roosevelt strikers January 20 pleaded
mot guilty" before Supreme Court
Justice Bergen. The court ordered
the men returned to Jail and announce
ed that trial would probably be held
the latter part of next month.
The Gem worker and the Idaho labor herald. (Boise, Idaho) 1914-1917, 1915-02-25
FIREMsN FILE PETITION

Chicago-The Chicago Firemen's
association has secured sufficient
signatures to their two platoon" petit
ton to insure that the voters of this
city will be given an opportunity TO de-
eide whether or not the members Of
the fire department shall enjoy reason
able and humane working hours.
The petition was filed under law
enacted by the legislature in 1913 at
the request of the Firemen's assosia-
ton, and the question will so on the
ballot for the first time at the next
election.
The Gem worker and the Idaho labor herald. (Boise, Idaho) 1914-1917, 1915-02-25
FOUNDATIONS 4 MENACE

Kansas City-@P @Philanhropic founda-
tions. as an interlocking system, beat
anything the railroads and banks ever
exhibited said Frank P. Walsh.
chairman Of the Uuited States in
ustriai relations commission, in an in
terview in this city.
eMr Rockefeller is a very smart
man, perhaps the smartest in this
country, continued Mr.. Walsh. "But
he could not tell the commission why
he did not use his profits to pay liv-
ing wage instead Of using them in the
distribution Of charity that constitut-
ed a power which many Americans
have come to look upon As q menace :.
The Gem worker and the Idaho labor herald. (Boise, Idaho) 1914-1917, 1915-02-25

San Francisco-"N women or girls
should come to sanFrancisco who
have no assured position awaiting
them here, or sufficient funds to carry
them over period of four of five
months" is the conclusion of lengthy
report on Unemployment of Women
in San Francisco issued by a com
nlittee of college women The report
states that the manager of the employ
ment bureau of the exposition says
there are on file in his Office betweer
10000 and 10000 applications for pos
The Gem worker and the Idaho labor herald. (Boise, Idaho) 1914-1917, 1915-02-25
7. ]. McKENNA KILLED
Falls Down Elevator Shaft In Studebaker Bull
ding and Death Results Instantly

Frank ]. McKenna, one Of the best
know union men in Boise met with
tragic death Wednesday morning at
$50 o'clock by falling down an ele-
vator shaft. The accident took place
in the Studebaker building in which
Mr.. McKenna walked into the gar
age, with another gentlemen, and went
direct to the elevator and opened the
door stepping into the shaft, the ele-
vator being, upon the second floor.
He fell IL feet to the cement base
ment floor and was instantly killed.
George Cassiday, manager of the gar
age, and other persons present hasten
The Gem worker and the Idaho labor herald. (Boise, Idaho) 1914-1917, 1915-02-25

ed to the basement only to discover
the accident had been fatal.
Mr.. McKenna was well-known
throughout the intermountain country
having been machinist-operator of the
Statesman Printing Company for
many years. He was SO years of age
and is survived by wife and small
daughter.
An inquest was held at the Fry &
Summers undertaking parlors this
morning and the funeral arrangements
will be announced later.
Mr.. McKenna has held card in
the Boise Typographical union for
MANY wears.
The Gem worker and the Idaho labor herald. (Boise, Idaho) 1914-1917, 1915-02-25
CARMEN WIN FIGHT

Chicago-After several conferences
with Spencer Brothers, owners Of a
cigar factory in this city, the factory
has become strictly union shop, and
will hereafter use the blue label of the
Cigarmakers international Union. An
eight-hour day will prevail and the
wage increases conceded amount in
some classes to from So to sll per
thousand.
The Gem worker and the Idaho labor herald. (Boise, Idaho) 1914-1917, 1915-02-25
UNIONlSTS ARE LOCKED OUT

Rock Island-The Tri-City Fedora
ton of Labor is calling attention of
all labor organizations in this state ID
the lockout Of machinists by the LinoE
graph company, manufacturers oF
typesetting machines at Davenport,
Iowa, and the lockout of the carpenE
ters and joiners by the Moline Furni-
ture Works company at Moline, i'll.
The Rock Island central bod1I
states that the LinoQTaph company
formerly employed union machinists,
The Gem worker and the Idaho labor herald. (Boise, Idaho) 1914-1917, 1915-02-25
To ARBTTRATE DISPUTES

Philadelphia Representatives of
the Painters, Decorators and Paper
Hangers unions and the Masters
Painters association OF this city have
agreed to submit all labor disputes to
arbitration. A conference, to be ar
ranged in the near future, will consid-
er the demands Of these workers for
increased wages and union shop.
The Gem worker and the Idaho labor herald. (Boise, Idaho) 1914-1917, 1915-02-25
a sTATE LITERARY TEST

Phoenix-An anti-aiien labor bill,
less drastic than the measure recently
declared unconstitutional by the spec
ial federal court sitting in San Fran
cisco. has been passed by the house of
representatives of the Arazona leeis-
lature, by vote of 20 to II. The bill
provides, among other things, that all
persons engaged in hazardous occupa-
tons must be able to read and write
in the English language, BY this pro-
vision the state IS endeavoring 10 APP
ply the literary test within its bounds
airy lines. at least so far as hazardous
occupations are concerned.
The Gem worker and the Idaho labor herald. (Boise, Idaho) 1914-1917, 1915-02-25

but after laying off its entire force an
nounced its intention to deny recogni-
ton of the union and began an at
tempt to I'll its plant with non-anion
men imported from other cities.
The lockout Of the carpenters by the
Moline Furniture Works company is
an effort to compel the men to return
to a ten-hour day in violation Of an
agreement with the local Carpenters
District Council, which provides for
nine hours,
The Gem worker and the Idaho labor herald. (Boise, Idaho) 1914-1917, 1915-02-25
CORRECT M1ssrATEMENr

St. Paul Officers Of trade unions
wish TO correct the statement that
many men would be needed in St. Paul
and Minneapolis for work on several
buildings. It is claimed that this state
ment is untrue and detrimental to the
welfare of labor in these cities on ac-
count Of the number OF unemployed
here at the present time.
The Gem worker and the Idaho labor herald. (Boise, Idaho) 1914-1917, 1915-02-25

Chicago-Offcers Of the Illinois
State Federation of Labor are making
public the views expressed in this city
by George L. Wilson, OF the Chicago
Association of Commerce. before thd
vocational educational conference o1
the middle west. Secretary Olander
Of the State Federation, denounced
the attempt Of the commercial inter
ests to divide the public school system
and he was followed by Mr.. Wilson
who spoke in favoar of division o1
the school system.
During the course Of his speech
which was mainly a criticism Of thd
The Gem worker and the Idaho labor herald. (Boise, Idaho) 1914-1917, 1915-02-25
Labor. QUESTION FIRST

Washington-At the annual dinner Of
the Washington Harvard club in this
city, Dr. Harvey Wiley the WE'LL
known food authority said
Greater than the question Of what
ships shall tly the American fag;
greater than the question Of what na-
tion shall rule Europe and greater.
than the question Of what flag shall
rule the seas is the question today Of
giving the laboring man fair and just
reward
The Gem worker and the Idaho labor herald. (Boise, Idaho) 1914-1917, 1915-02-25
A WARNING 10 THE WOMEN

itions. OF these, between 1000 and
10000 are applicants of women, while
the number of positions for women to
be filed directly by the exposition au-
thorities is limited to 1000.
Because of the large number of un-
employed women, general cut in
wages is also reported. Chamber
maids who formerly received $3.50
now get 81 without room and board.
Chiidren's3 nurses, who last year earn
ed $3s, get SIS and $40. The same
condition applies for store and factory
workers.
The Gem worker and the Idaho labor herald. (Boise, Idaho) 1914-1917, 1915-02-25
opposE E1cHr.H HouR

Olympia-Trade unionists in this
state are aroused at the attempts Of
legislators to either weaken or repeal
eight-hour legislation. Several bills 10
this efeet have heen Introduced.
The Gem worker and the Idaho labor herald. (Boise, Idaho) 1914-1917, 1915-02-25

the foundation of this government.
This is one reason why child labor
should be abolished
1T is not the army or the navy that
denotes the strength of a nation; nor
is it the enterprises of commerce. The
children of any country are that coun-
try's foundation. And when you spoil
them and make weak, decepit, unfit
men of them you spoil the govern
ment What you sow in the child, you
reap in the nation.
"Other reasons why child labor
should be done away with are: 1t cre-
ates mental inferiority; causes the
young to grow old far ahead of their
time; promotes moral depravity by in
creasing crime and immortality, and is
failure from an economic point of
view so far as the laborer is concerned.
THE young child, robbed of his
chance to attend school, is naturally
very poorly equipped with learning.
Children laboring in mills mature at
twelve years of age, become middle
aged at fifteen, and at twenty-five
years of age are in their dotage."
The Gem worker and the Idaho labor herald. (Boise, Idaho) 1914-1917, 1915-02-25
THE CHILDREN ARE CALLED JUNK

public schools. Mr. Wilson stated, in
substance. that what he claimed were
the faults Of the present system were
not so much due to the schools or the
teachers as to the sunk they had to
deal with.
The trade unions of Illinois, the or
ganizations of school-teachers through
out the state, and other progressive
associations, are combining to oppose
every effort to divide the school sys-
tenn. provided for in the Cooley bill,
which is intended to establish indus
trial training schools for the children
Of working people.
The Gem worker and the Idaho labor herald. (Boise, Idaho) 1914-1917, 1915-02-25

Jefferson city-An eight-horr day
On all state and municipal work IS the
purpose Of bills introduced in the state
legislature.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1915-02-26
An Object Lesson.

Japan has threatened military &C
tion to force China to meet demands
made upon her concerning Kiao Chau
the Chinese territory from which the
japanese recently ousted the Germans
and it is reported in a dispatch from
Picking that public men and news
papers are urging President Yuan
Shi Kai to let Japan seize by force
what she wishes, as China would be
unable to oppose her. but refuse to
grant humiliating concessions.
This is pitiable instance of what
may happen to a country that neg
lects its national defense and is with
out either military spirit or prepar-
edness.
The Chinese Empire has an area
of 1.532.420 English square miles.
and an estimated population of 302,-
10000.
Japan has an AGRA of 260,73S
square miles and a population of ST.
$50. 4-o.
Yet China can only make feeble
protest if Japan appropriates her
territory and does not dare offer arm
ed resistance.
China for the same reason has
been subject TO the dictates and in
suits of European nations that have
at will seized her ports or invaded
her territory.
II is not the policy or desire of
the Western world to arouse China
TO the full exertion OF its military
strength. but she is a standing ex-
ample of what befalls a nation in
capable of self-defense.
China is a great object lesson in
the necessity for preparedness
Banner.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1915-02-26
Colds and Group in Children.

Many people rely upon Chamber
lain's Cough Remedy implicitly in
cases of colds and Group, and it new
er disappoints them. Mrs. E. II.
Thomas. Logansport, Ind, writes:
Il have found Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy to be the best medicine for
colds and Group l have ever used, and
never tire or recommending it to my
neighbors and friends. l have al
ways given it to my children when
suffering from Group, and it has new
er failed to give them prompt relief"
For sale by all dealers. m
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1915-02-26

Cummins of Iowa. also has out
done himself of late in the Senate.
4 little less of party man than any
of the others. he is very able. His
substitute shipping bill, providing for
the building of an American mer-
chant marine, probably will command
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1915-02-26

are the convictions Of Justice Hughes
regarding the duties ahead of the
court and their Importance to the
nation that even the compulsions of
political necessity may have no force
against them.
What Roosevelt Is Learning.
II is an open secret among the in
Inmates of Theodore Roosevelt that
the dominating interest in the mind
of the former President is the cam
paign of 1916; not necessarily that
he shall influence the selection and
at least be a powerful factor in re-
firing Wilson and Bryan from public
life-an achievement to which he is
known to have set his heart. II any
thing can supplant his own ambition
to sit again in the White House. II
is this. for the Colonel's contempt
for the Democratic President and
the Secretary are beyond expression.
1t has been said by men usually
well-informed that Roosevelt became
convinced after 1912 that he never
could be elected President again and
that it would be folly for him to try
However that may be. thousands of
Progressives undoubtedly will look
TO him for judgment upon the can
didates as they pass in review. and 1t
is fact that the Colonel is determin-
ed to acquire first hand knowledge of
the life, death and Christian suffer
admiring constituency would elevate
to the highest place in the land. The
Colonel has made a faithful study
of the careers of Messrs. Wilson and
Bryan. which he is expected to illum-
mate in his way before the country
from time to time; and il he fails
to be a candidate himself he at least
will try to learn what man among
the various offerings is best fitted to
command a vote that will wipe Will
son. Bryan & Co. off the political
map.
Party Is Rich in Good Candidates.
The point to bear in mind regard
ing this whole fascinating subject is
that not only has the Republican
party at hand surplus of excellent
material for the Presidency. but that
it need not go outside men of proved
experience right here in Washington
for candidate. unless it prefers to
do so. No states are being made and
no politician of prominence is COM
hitting himself to any candidate in
advance. All realize that the selec-
ton must be made with reasonable
spontaneity. when the time comes.
and that the worst that could happen
to any aspirant for long time would
he to have it understood that he is
the favorite of any prominent group.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1915-02-26
Stop That Cough-NOw.

When you catch Cold, or begin to
Cough. the first thing to do is to
take DR.. Bells Pine-Tar-HoIey. 1t
the Innings of the Throat
and Lungs and fights the Germs Of
the Disease. giving quick relief and
natural healing. "Our whole fami-
iy depend on Pine-Tar-Honey for
Coughs and Colds" writes Mr.. Z.
Williams. Hamilton. o. Il always
helps. csc at your druggist. 3