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The Gem worker and the Idaho labor herald. (Boise, Idaho) 1914-1917, 1915-04-15
Car Men to Arbitrate

9pringheid-Street car men have
voted to declare their strike off and
submit all differences to arbitration.
The strike was caused by the dis
charge of three conductors, who were,
the company claimed, irregular in
their transfer accounts. At arbitra-
ton hearings last year the workers
showed that these irregularities were
caused by deficient system of re-
cording transfers and free fares. That
arbitration board ruled that transfer
registers must be installed in all the
cars, but as yet the order has not been
obeyed When the last three men
were discharged on grounds of aileg-
ed irregularities, the men struck.
The Gem worker and the Idaho labor herald. (Boise, Idaho) 1914-1917, 1915-04-15
BRRAK coNrRAcT

Knoxville.Painters in this city are
on strike against two contractors who
refused to live up TO their contract.
agreed to last year, that eight hours
would be the worlday, beginning with
the first Of the month. All other CON
tractors have accepted the reduction
of hours.
The Gem worker and the Idaho labor herald. (Boise, Idaho) 1914-1917, 1915-04-15
Hold Seaman's Act EfecdveNov 4

vessels as to conform with the act by
that time.
They claimed, also. that they had
been assured by committees of Con-
gress that the law would not become
effective until November
Attorney General Gregory held the
law as it affected foreign vessels shall
not become effective until March 4,
1916 This delay is given in order to
permit the Senate to amend treaties
where necessary.
The Gem worker and the Idaho labor herald. (Boise, Idaho) 1914-1917, 1915-04-15
SECURES HEAVY DAMAGES

PottsViIIe, Pa.-Mrs. Anna Conway
has been awarded verdict of $4,000
from the PottsviIle Union Traction
company for the death of her husband,
railroad conductor, who fell
through bridge that was being repair
ed by the company. The corpora
ton fought the case hard, and insist
ed that the complaint could not de-
mand a second compensation, as she
had accepted $1,000 from the bridge
CONTRACTORS.
The Gem worker and the Idaho labor herald. (Boise, Idaho) 1914-1917, 1915-04-15
Urge Law For the Cement Workers

cause the muzzles were regarded as
inhumane. We beg you, in the name
of humanity, to unmuzzle the cement
workers of California;"
One physician told the committee
that cement dust permanently in
jures the eyes, nose, throat, and skin
of the man who has to work in it, and
that it produces diseases such as ca
tarrh, asthma, bright's disease and
even blindness. A big lobby of ce-
ment manufacturers oppose the bill.
If it passes, the dnstproof containers
will cost money.
The Gem worker and the Idaho labor herald. (Boise, Idaho) 1914-1917, 1915-04-15

United States Attorney General
Gregory has decided that the sea-
mems law passed by the last Congress
shall become effective November 4,
and not July /, of this year, as has
been held by the department. of COM
merce.
Steamship owners have overwhelm-
ed the department of commerce with
protests against enforcement of the
act July 1, claiming that it would be
impossible for them to so equip their
The Gem worker and the Idaho labor herald. (Boise, Idaho) 1914-1917, 1915-04-15

Harrisburg, Pa.-As part of their
campaign against the repeal of the
full crew law for railroads, represen-
tatives of the railroad brotherhoods
have made public the methods en-
ployed by the railroads in their sue
cessfu1 fight last year to have the
Missouri full crew law repealed by a
referendum vote. The workers show
that the long ballot was loaded
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THE STATE CONSTITUTION
Springfield, Ill-Despite the efforts
Of trades unions and civic organiza-
tions to amend the state constitution,
the assembly has defeated a joint
resolution providing for a constitu-
tional convention.
The Gem worker and the Idaho labor herald. (Boise, Idaho) 1914-1917, 1915-04-15
EIGHT HOUR DAY UPHELD

Cleveland.--Common Pleas Judge
Leighley has upheld a municipal court
decision that contractors engaged on
city work are largely limited to an
eight-hour day. The case was against
the superintendent of a construction
company who was fined $500 and sem
fenced to sixty days in the workhouse,
and who appealed.
The Gem worker and the Idaho labor herald. (Boise, Idaho) 1914-1917, 1915-04-15
ORGANIZING G. R. WORKERS

Grand Rapids, Mich.-Persistent
trade union agitation in this city is
bearing fruit. Details are now being
perfected for a monster mass meeting
next month of cabinet makers, ma
chine hands and interior wood finish
ers employed in the large furniture
factories. 1t is announced that mem
bers will be accepted free of charge
and all old members reinstated where
they are eligible.
The Gem worker and the Idaho labor herald. (Boise, Idaho) 1914-1917, 1915-04-15

Seattle, Wash.--At a meeting of
trade unioists and organized farmers,
held in this city, plans were arranged
to invoke the referendum on several
measures passed by the last legisla-
ture. The bills emasculating the ref
erendum will be, given special atten-
ton. They were vetoed by the gov
ernor and passed by the legislature
over his veto. These bills are alleged
The Gem worker and the Idaho labor herald. (Boise, Idaho) 1914-1917, 1915-04-15
WILL INVOKE THE REFERENDUM

to facilitate" the refendum, but
friends of direct legislation show the
purpose j S to obstruct. One plan
to facilitate" as provided in the
amendments, denies any one the right
to circulate petitions, which will be
placed in custody of registration Off
cials before whom citizens must APP
pear if they favor submitting pro-
nosal to the people.
The Gem worker and the Idaho labor herald. (Boise, Idaho) 1914-1917, 1915-04-15
The Railroads Breake Their Promises

with constitutional amendments, and
then the cry was heard all over the
state: Vote no on everything and be
safe 2 The farmer was promised low
er rate, the manufacturers was told
supplies would be purchased, the
worker was told wages would be rais-
ed. and the public was assured that a
general era of prosperity would fol-
1rassg
The Gem worker and the Idaho labor herald. (Boise, Idaho) 1914-1917, 1915-04-15
SIGNS EDUcATION BII.T.

Austin, I IeNas.-JoVernor ferguson
has signed the compulsory education
bill and trade unionists of this state
are in high glee at the successful out
come of their long fight on behalf of
Texas children.
The Gem worker and the Idaho labor herald. (Boise, Idaho) 1914-1917, 1915-04-15
MINES AND SHOPS 70 RESUME

Pitfsburg rg.-Extensive Preparations
are being made for the resumption
Of work at mines and mills which
have been on part time during the
winter.
The Gem worker and the Idaho labor herald. (Boise, Idaho) 1914-1917, 1915-04-15
BARBERs MAKE GAINS

Galveston, Texas--Offcers of the
BARRIERS union announce that 10 new
shops have been added to the union
list as result OF continued and vig-
orous agitation.
The Gem worker and the Idaho labor herald. (Boise, Idaho) 1914-1917, 1915-04-15
PAINTERS RAISE WAGES

Rochester. Over three-fourths OF
the painting contractors in this city
have agreed to the new rate OF the
Painters union-an increase OF Zo
cents a day, or a fiat rate Of "a. Inc
rate for paperhanRers IS increased
from 81 to $3.50.
The Gem worker and the Idaho labor herald. (Boise, Idaho) 1914-1917, 1915-04-15
AMEND CONVERSATION LAW

st. Paul.-The house of representa-
tives has amended the compensation
law to provide for the payment of
benefits from the eighth day instead
of the fifteenth.
The Gem worker and the Idaho labor herald. (Boise, Idaho) 1914-1917, 1915-04-15
pLAsTERERs oRCANTzF

Bakersfeld.- Plasterers union
has been organized in this city and
affiliated to the Operative Plasterers'
International anion
The Gem worker and the Idaho labor herald. (Boise, Idaho) 1914-1917, 1915-04-15

Charles S. Mcconnell has been
resident taxpayer of Boise for forty
years and has ever been a most pro-
gressive and loyal citizen. His home
premises are very bower Of flowers,
thus showing him to be one of those
thoughtful and home loving citizens
who have given Boise the title that is
known everywhere of Boise. the
Beautiful" There is no man in Boise
more deserving Of support for the
city council than is Mr. Mcconnell,
and he is every way qualified for the
position. being an expert book keeper
and office man and having the most
thorough knowledge of Boise and hei
needs. Hustle may be said to be Mr.
MeConnefs middle name to use ont
Of the popular phrases of the day. and
he IS certainly energetic and industri-
ous to a degree that would make him
an ideal councilman The interest of
Boise and OF ali her citizens will be
safe in his hands. Weigh the arqu-
ments presented for each Of the cam
didates and then join the Mcconnell
supporters and you will make no mis-
take.
The Gem worker and the Idaho labor herald. (Boise, Idaho) 1914-1917, 1915-04-15
PRINTERS RAISE WAGES

Detroit.-Job printers in this city
are succeeding in enforcing their new
wage scale, which carries 81 weekly
increase the first year and a 81 increase
the second year. The old rate was
$40.
The Gem worker and the Idaho labor herald. (Boise, Idaho) 1914-1917, 1915-04-15
80 LAYERS sTR.KE

Detroit. Mich.--Members of the
Tile LAYERS union are on strike for a
union shop and wage increases of so
cents day.
The Gem worker and the Idaho labor herald. (Boise, Idaho) 1914-1917, 1915-04-15
LupLow,s ANNIvERsARY

Denver, CoIo.-Ofhcers OF United
Mine Workers union. district, No. IS,
call attention to the fact that April 20
will be the 6rst anniversary of the
Ludlow massacre, when a company
OF Colorados militiamen, recruited
from the operators paid guards and
gunner, attacked and burned the min-r
ers' tent colony at Ludlow. Colo, kil-'
ling twenty men, women and children.
Special literature, prepared by officers
of the United Mine Workers union,
and others, will be distributed, at this
time, that workers may recall the suf-
ferings of those who stood for trades
unionism.
The Gem worker and the Idaho labor herald. (Boise, Idaho) 1914-1917, 1915-04-15

The Gem Worker goes to more
homes in Idaho than any other
labor paper that was ever published
in this State. And it goes to more
homes each week than it did the
week before. This makes it of in
creasing value as an advertising
medium, fact which is becoming
more and more recognized by the
business men of Boise.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1915-08-20
ACTIVITY AT NORWICH
Scholarships for Young Men of Yer
mont-Chanoes in Officers

BY an act OF the last Legislature
it was made possible for young men
of the state to secure~figher educa-
tional advantages at Norwich univ
ersity. the state military college.
These scholarships are free, full in
formation regarding them being at
tainable of any state Senator or of
the registrar Of the university at
Northfield.
Norwich university is making rap
ia strides educat.onally, aud the en-
tering classes in September promises
to exceed that Of a year ago On
September 7th win begin the 97th
year CT this institution.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1915-08-20
Erohman's Shvness.

When David Belasco and Charles
Frohman made their joint production
of "A Celebrated Case" they sat to-
gether among the audience the first
night. After the third act the audi
ence called for them.
You take the CALL" said C. f., shrink
ing back.
Not without YOU" was Belasco's re-
ply.
But l have never gone before the
curtain in my life"
'But | can't without you"
II am the proprietor of this theater,''
returned Mr.. Trohman. "and you must
do as | tell you. New York World.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1915-08-20
How Germany Docs Il.

How is it possible that Germany
and Austria Hungary, the latter in
particular not being highly indus
trial nation, can produce enough am
munition to withstand these terrific
onslaughts? There is only one answ-
err. Instead of eliminating the in
centive of the dolar-making indiyid-
uals," they have thoroughly organic
ed and utilized every available facili-
ty for producing munitions OF war.
If Friedrich Schneider has a little
shop capable of producing shrapnel
and Hans Schmidt has another in
which bayonets may be made, you
can bank on It that Friedrich and
Hans are turning out the limit out
put, and also that the capabilities Of
their shops were investigated and
charted as assets of offence or de-
fence by their government long be-
fore the war. We cannot but admire
the thoroughness and organization
that enables the Germans to put up
such remarkable fight. If we
should ever have a war, you and !
viii want our country to win. And
il we should be defeated. or il the
war should be unduly prolonged simp
IL because those in authority neglect
ed to properly organize our Industrial
resources, we would hold them guilty
Of gross Incompetence. If, knowing
these facts to be true, we do not
preach the doctrine of common-sense
preparedness, we ourselves are guilty
of gross neglect.-American Machin-
list.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1915-08-20
Greater Vermont Notes

One of the most attractive features
of the Greater Vermont exhibit at
the State Fair win be the pictures,
maps and charts which illustrate the
development and work of the Yer
mont National Guard. On Thursday,
August 10th, the Merchants Associ-
alton and the Board of Trade of
Springfield, Vermont, went on
Greater Vermont Better Acquaint-
ance Tour to Rutland where they
lunched with the Rutland Business
Mems Association and afterward Wis
tied the granite quarries and the
Howe Scale works.
The commercial organizations of
Franklin county met at Maquam on
Wednesday afternoon, August IL, for
Grand roundup of fun. friendship
and feed with corl,ing good speech
es." On the posters announcing this
event was atured a striking picture
of the Lake Champlain Sea Ser
pent," OF which Maquam is said to be
'the real and only home" There
were about $50 business men present,
August will be the gct-tosether
month for two other organizations of
Vermont. The Newport Board of
Trade has the most elaborate plan
for Better Acquaintance Tour that
has ever been made by a Vermont
Organization. A printed announce
ment describes three day tour to the
west as far as Burlington, to the
south as far as Rutland and White
River Junction, The Brattlehoro
Board of Trade is extending an invi-
tation to the people of surrounding
towns for a joy day in BSattleboro
with free shows at the moving pic
ture theaters, free baseball games,
free concerts by the First Regimental
Band and free trolley rides. The pos
ters close with the words The
treats on Brat,leboro this time;
come and be convinced that IL appre-
ciates its neighbors."
Two valuable additions have been
made to Vermonts equipment for
mountain hospitality. On Monday.
August 10th, the Bennington Section
of the Green Mountain Club dedicat-
ed its new permanent camp in Hell
Hollow, five and one-half miles from
Bennington Earlier in the season
Deers' Leap Tea House was opened,
located on the Rutland Woodstock
stage road, nine miles from Rutland.
The house is only five Minutes
walk from the Long Trail, so that pc
destrians can make it headquarters
when they climb Pico and Mt Killing
ton. A speciality is made of catering
to motor parties who can make an
easy run from Woodstock or from
Ratland in the heart OF the noun
tains in Sherburne pass. Reason BILE
rates for meals make this a very at
tractive proposition beth for pedes
TRANS and motorists.
The Rutland Board of Trade has
just issued very attractive illustrat-
ed booklet of the industries. resourc-
es and beauties of Rutland The
booklet contains thirty-six pages of
pictures and twenty pages OF descrip
tive text. The Association has erect
ed at the outskirts of the city on the
five main highways metal signs 6xS
reading: Rutland, Vermont, The
Marble Center of the World
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1915-08-20
Those erewsome Whiskers

Col. Il. NJ. House, discussing his
peace mission in Europe, said:
"The French soldiers. by the way,
are called poilus-whiskers as we
might say. In the trenches, you see,
the gay French soldiers all grow
boards. TO see a slender lad of 90
or "a with an enormous black beard
covering his chest-well it's like the
story:
'Willie,' said an etymoloby ,each-
er, give me a sentence with the word
"grewsome" in it.
1.-The soldier Willie answered
stopped shaving and grew some
whiskers. philadelphia Bulletin.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1915-08-20
FRE:GKL.E|::-FAGE:
Sun and Wind Bring Out Ugly Spots.
How to Remove Easily.

Here's a chance, Miss Freckieface,
to try a remedy for freckles with the
guarantee of a reliable dealer tina. it
viii not cost you penny unless it re-
moves the freckles; while II it loes
give you clear complexion the ex-
pense is triiing.
Simply get an ounce of othine--
double strenglh-from Wiilllrn L..
Gollay and few applications should
show you how easy it il to rid your
self of the homely freckles and get a
beautiful complexion Rarely is more
than one onnce needed for the worst
case.
Be sure to ask the druggist for he
double strength othine as this is the
prescription sold under guarantee Of
money back if it falls to remove
freckles.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1915-08-20
Deafness Cannot Be Cured

by local applications, as they cannot reach
the diseased portion OF the ear. There is
only one way TO cure deafness, and that il
by constitutional remedies Deafness 10
caused by an iniiamed condition of the mu-
cous lining of the Eustachian Tube. When
this tube is infamed you have a rumbling
sound or imperfect hearing. and when It i9
entirely closed. Deafness is the result. and
unless the Inflammation can be taken out
and this tube restored to it's normal condi-
tion, hearing will be destroyed forever; nine
cases out of ten caused by catnrrh,
which is nothing but an infiamed condition
OF the mucous surfaces.
We Will give One Hundred Dollars for any
case OF Deafness (caused by catarrh) that
cannot be cured by Halls Catarrh Cure.
Send for circulars. free.
f. j CHENEY a. CO.. Toledo, Ohio
Sold by Druggists. 75c.
Take Halls Family Pills for constipation.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1915-08-20
Doina Her Best.

Mrs. Lambert laid down the evening
paper, looked across the library table
at her husband and remarked
REALLY. some of the things you read
seem almost Incredible. After all, one
half the world doesn't know how the
other half lives"
Never mind" replied the brute,
"that's certainly no fault of yours."-
New York Times.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1915-08-20
The "Tiuhtest Wad"

on record is the man who will not
even lend his ear to life insurance.
Don't be tight wad but listen to the
65 years of experience of the Nation
al Life ms. Co., of VT. (Mutual)
Earle S. Kinsley, General Agent,
Mead Building, Rutland. VT. Adv.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1915-08-20

Among the interesting tabulations
in Walton's Register is that showing
only IA towns in Vermont granting
licenses this year, Brunswick, Isle La
Motto, Jay, Reading, Searsburg and
Somerset not granting licenses al
though the vote was Eyes" This
shows what local option can do on its
dry" side-Rutland Herald.
1t also shows the astonishing stu
pidity and wickedness of the Perry
bill referendum attack on temper
ance. In twelve years under local OPP
ton the number of license towns in
Vermont has decreased from 81 to IA.
Give the law another twelve years
and there wouldn' t-.be..a town in Ner-
mont regularly voting license. The
Perry bill seeks TO DO away with LOG
al option and .sunsiltute "a brand of
prohibition that wouldnf oven perA
init the purchase. OF liquor for medi.
cal purposes. Temperance has made
more real progress under local option
in twelve years than it did in fifty
> CdlS uluGl pipulpillpAs VIC All
know that prohibition is prolific
promoter of fraud hypocrisy and
humbug. 1t debauches public officials
and leads to covering up dives and
disreputable resorts. 1t does away
with the vote each year which keeps
public sentiment alive and on guard
Prohibition of the Perry brand is a
step backward. 1t will plaster the
state of Vermont with hundreds OF
Illegal liquor selling places and thous
ands of demoralizing schemes to get
liquor 1t will give the state these
evils in place of IA license towns-a
license column that is steadily de-
creasing. The Perry bill should be
defeated for the honor and interest
and welfare of the state of Vermont.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1915-08-20
Friday, August 20, 1915.

There is talk in the air of opposi-
ton to Senator Page next year The
names suggested are Congressman
Frank l.. Greene, Secretary of State
Guy w. Bailey and Justice George
M. Powers We doubt if any of these
has decided to enter the contest and
that there will be nothing more than
mentioning until next spring when
the issue really comes up.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1915-08-20

The Russians are going backward
just about as rapidly as they went
forward about six months ago. But
it must be remembered that Russia
has borne the brunt of the fighting
so Montpelier Argus.
No, France has borne the brunt of
the fighting while the Russians have
borne the brunt of the running.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1915-08-20

The following epitaph is copied
from a tombstone in the cemetery at
Dorset: 20 My dear friend don't drop
no tears, for | must ly here til Christ
a pears" In the old cemetery at
Dover Common is a tombstone for a
child who died ut the age of five
weeks Below the name and age are
the words: This rose was sweet
awhile, but now Is odour Vile
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1915-01-27

tics show that our public school and
higher l%natiiutiDna Investment N
property In thir state total ta.f1g.-
.7sa.76. CAN the state afford 10 ham
per a department which must super
wise 20 large an expenditure Of money
and look after 70 large on invest
ment9
4. Rural AMI hiah school Inspector
whose duties would be, ~ the title
Indicates, the inspection or the rural
and high schools Of tho stato. u n
utterly impossible for the state super
intendent 10 visit, inspect. and super
wise an entire school system. Espe-
cialIy IL this true IN . state where the
area II 70 large ~ In New Mexico.
With better provision for inspection
and supervision by the county super
inteDdent and general supervision and
close inspection By a state Inspector.
great Improvement and progress could
oe made IN the schools OF the state
within the e few years.
In conclusion. I beg again 10 call
your attention to the Inadequate APP
preparation Of only $500. other than
salaries, for the maintenance Of this
department. In addition 70 tho sal
aries which should be provided for
the additional help above mentioned.
this department should have an in
creased appropriation Of not less than
ten thousand dollars. This sum h
actually needed for increasing tho
efficiency OF the department and In
meeting lis various activities and
urgent demands.
I renew my recommendation for a
revision Of our school laws. funds for
publication and an appropriation for
uniform blanks. whicn we're contained
In my recommendation OF two years
ago. A revision OF our school laws IN
a careful manner, following the sug-
s%estioHs of this department. will cor
rect numerous Inconsistencies. amend
our laws In many weak places and
repeal a number OF provisions which
now hamper the efficiency Of this de-
partment.