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The Gem worker and the Idaho labor herald. (Boise, Idaho) 1914-1917, 1915-02-04

The measure that has attracted the
most genuine interest and one that
shows the trend of modern thought
is the bill introduced by Senator Bow
man, OF Adams county. and known
as Senate Bill No ~. The object Of
the bill is fully represented in the title
which states it to be AN Act TO au-
thorize and require county commits
sioners to provide and designate em-
ergency employment; setting forth
who shall be entitled to such employ
ment; limiting terms Of such employ
ment; providing for minimum COM
pensation therefore: defining work
day; providing the method of applica-
ton for such employment and for
certain sworn statements; providing
for keeping records relating thereto
and designating the officers who shall
keep such records; authorizing pay
ments from certain funds; authorizing
the crediting to counties of certain
per centums OF state taxes TO the
account of such emergency employ
ment; making violation of provisions
of this Act felony conflict
ing Acts and declaring an emergency.
The provisions of the bill are in ac-
cord with the preamble. and briefly
provide that any person who is a
citizen Of the United States and who
has been resident of Idaho for an
uninterrupted period OF not less than
six months is entitled TO emergency
employment under certain conditions,
which are enumerated in full. II shall
lbe the duty Of the county commission
The Gem worker and the Idaho labor herald. (Boise, Idaho) 1914-1917, 1915-02-04
SOME MORE REGUL LATIONS

Pittsburg, Pa.-"The kettle boils
and bubbles" as the old saw says.
Faddish and half baked idea inventors
are always in evidence, and their par
ticular delight seems to be to insti-
tute some fantastic regulation for
the individual. A society here, quar-
tered in one OF the churches, has just
evolved plan making it mandatory
on women employed as clerks, sales
women and stenographers to be at
tired in uniforms during working
hours. Whether the idea behind this
is to make for cheaper dress has not
The Gem worker and the Idaho labor herald. (Boise, Idaho) 1914-1917, 1915-02-04

yet developed, but the bringing to a
deal level is evident. Against this in
novation there is coming a vigorous
protest from those who would be
affected, but some of the organiza-
tions of women, whose memebers
are not compelled to work, seem to
take kindly to uniform idea 1t is
not likely that the scheme can be car
ried through, for the average woman
is pretty obstinate in matters of dress.
and furthermore, an apparel which
which designates a distinctive class,
is obnoxious.
The Gem worker and the Idaho labor herald. (Boise, Idaho) 1914-1917, 1915-02-04
A FEAruRE oF uN1oNrsM.

chicago-In a report on the BEN
eIts paid last year. the organized
street car men Of this city cali atten-
tion to the fraternal side Of trade
unionism. The benefits total $l24.-
2i83s. divided as follows: Funeral
and disability benefits. SSe, 400: collec-
tions for sick members, 1914. 35s
funeral expenses. S5o7z. Rh~
The Gem worker and the Idaho labor herald. (Boise, Idaho) 1914-1917, 1915-02-04
TO AMEND COPYRIGHT LAWS

Washington-In bill introduced
in the House, Representative Old
field, of Arkansas, would end all the
rights OF publisher or owner of a
book with the expiration of the
copyright. The text of the bill
follows:
Upon the expiration of the copy
light of the book, or the renewal
hereof, should the same be renewed,
The Gem worker and the Idaho labor herald. (Boise, Idaho) 1914-1917, 1915-02-04
OPPOSED TO LABOR BUREAU

Newark, n. J.-Trades unionists are
opposing the plan favored by the state
economy and efficiency commission
to abolish the department OF labor
and statistics. The workers reasons
are:
First, it attacks the principles OF
civil service; second, it places the ad-
ministration of labor laws in the
hands of unsalaried, unframed men;
The Gem worker and the Idaho labor herald. (Boise, Idaho) 1914-1917, 1915-02-04
IDAHO LEADS WITH EMER-
GENCY EMPLOYMENT ACT

No state in the union has an act on
its statute books similar to the one
proposed to be placed on the Idaho
statutes by Senator Bowman f
Adams county through senate bill
No. AZ as introduced in the upper
house yesterday the emergency en-
ployment &C /. An act similar to it is
in operation i'll New Zealand. Sena-
tor Bowman believes no harm can
come from such statute and is firm
ly of the opinion great deal Of
good can be accomplished.
This bill id brief seeks to give work
to those in need OF it in every coun-
y in the ate, especially when the
wolf is at tile door, and in this way
many of the woman unemployed can
be kept from hunger and even star
vation while their families can be
taken care OF. No person is entitled
to more tha n 90 days employment
during any one fiscal year within the
state and eight hours is to constitute
a days work. Application for emer-
gency employment can be made to
the clerk OF the board of county
commissioners and an applicant is
required to lake an oath that he is
a citizen of the United States, etc
Payment for emergency employment
is made out OF the current exxpense
fund and the auditor of each county
is empowered to issue what is to be
known as a labor warrant. A COM
plete record is kept of each person
receiving such employment and of
all warrants and work done.
Impor rtant Provisions
Some of the more important pro-
sions of the bill are as follows:
The board Pf county commissioners
Of the various counties within the
state af ldahb are hereby authorized
and required to provide emergency
employment.
Any person who is citizen Of the
United States and who has been a re-
sident of the state OF Idaho for an un-
interrupted pd riod of not less than
six months shall be entitled to emer-
gency emplo Ement. subject to the
provisions Of this act.
The board df county commission
ers shall desia mate certain work upon
public highway Us or such other work
as they may determine as emergency
employment.
The compensation persons employ
ed at emergeut " employment shall re-
ceive shall no be less than 90 per
cent OF the ar 1ount OF the usual and
customary wa BE for work OF the
same or sinils r kind in the county
or district in which such emergency
employent sh hli be provided; Pro-
vided; That II the applicant is unmar-
ried or has no dependents fhe COM
pensation may be not less than rs per
cent OF the an lount OF the usual and
customary wae L for work Of the same
or similar Kind in the county or dis
trict in which such emergency en-
ployment is pt ptovided.
Fund Faised by Taxes
] The county auditor shall certify to
The Gem worker and the Idaho labor herald. (Boise, Idaho) 1914-1917, 1915-02-04

the auditor of the state of Idaho in
his annual return Of the state taxes
from the county statement OF the
total of the sum expended within
the county for emergency employ
ment and so per cent of the amount
of such total sum shall be deducted
from the sum of the general taxes
collected by the state of Idaho from
the county in which such emergency
employment was provided.
1t shall be the duty of the board
of county commissioners to provide
all the necessary forms, blanks and
such other materials and supplies as
may be required by the clerk OF the
board of county commissioners, the
treasurer of the county officers for
the purposes of carrying out the pro-
visions of the act.
1t shall be the duty of the auditor
of the state of Idaho to certify to
the state treasurer correct account
of all sums reported from the var
ions counties of the state OF Idaho as
from the general state tax returns.
It shall be the duty of the state
treasurer to eep in his office a true
and correct record Of all sums report
ed as emergency employment expen-
ditures from the various counties.
Violations of any of the provisions
OF this act by any person or persons
is made out of the current expense
or falsifying of any statement or
statements required from any person
under this act shall constitute fell
ony.
The Gem worker and the Idaho labor herald. (Boise, Idaho) 1914-1917, 1915-02-04

OF them. Two of the companies re-
stored wages and signed agreement
with the union. Prospects are good
tor a complete victory for the new
organization. About 1000 men are
engaged in this industry. The may
or Of this town is a clay miner and
member of the union.
The Gem worker and the Idaho labor herald. (Boise, Idaho) 1914-1917, 1915-02-04
RESCUED 2.60l FROM SEA

Washington-There were l,476 dis
asters on the waters on the waters Of
the United States during the fiscal
year in which the life-saving service
worked alone.
The Gem worker and the Idaho labor herald. (Boise, Idaho) 1914-1917, 1915-02-04

there shall exist no superior rights
Of any nature whatsoever in the pub
Usher or former proprietor thereof
to the matter which has been the sub
ject of copyright. or to the name or
title thereof, but both the matter
which has been the subject of copy
right and its name or title shall fall
into the public domain, and thereafter
be forever free to the unrestricted
use of the public"
The Gem worker and the Idaho labor herald. (Boise, Idaho) 1914-1917, 1915-02-04
WILL RESIST WAGE REDUCTION

Toronto, GA strike resulted in
the attempt Of six clay and brick con-
Germs to reduce wages of their unor-
ganixed workers from $500 to $1.75
per day. Former efforts to organize
these men had failed, but when they
struck, a. F. of L. Organizer Lewis
succeeded in organizing three fourths
The Gem worker and the Idaho labor herald. (Boise, Idaho) 1914-1917, 1915-02-04
OFFICIALS URGE NEW LABOR LAWS

efficiency. 1t is sincerely hoped that
a compensation act will be passed and
that the measure will be dictated by
purdent regard for all classes and in
terests." .v
The Gem worker and the Idaho labor herald. (Boise, Idaho) 1914-1917, 1915-02-04

third, it destroys department of la
Dor that has proven its value in safe
guarding the welfare OF workers of
the State.
1t is claimed the new plan does not
provide for efficiency but makes pos
sibIe the filling OF too many soft
jobs and places the intricate prob
lens of labor in the hands of those
least fitted to deal with them,
The Gem worker and the Idaho labor herald. (Boise, Idaho) 1914-1917, 1915-02-04

Butte, Month the first biennial
report of the state department OF labor
and industry, Commissioner Swindle-
hurst recommends an act requiring
prompt payment TO workmen OF wages
due them. In urging the passage OF a
compensation law the commissioner
says:
Upon the forethought and fore
Knowledge with which the law is con-
structed depends its usefulness and
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ers to designate certain work upon
public highways or such other work
as they may determine as emergency
employment, and shall fix the compen-
sation therefof,j No person shall be
entitled 10 more than 90 days em-
ergency work ina fiscal year and eight
hours shall constitute a days work.
An applicant shall make oath that he
is citizen OF the United States, a
resident OF Idaho for at least six
months previous, a resident of the
county and has been unable to secure
other employment and does not own
real or personal property OF more
than 1000 value, and that he will per-
form the labor to which he may be
assigned in fair and workmanlike
manner. Payment shall be from the
current expense fund Of the county in
which the labor is done.
We regard the measure as the most
advanced proposal yet made in an
American commonwealth and Idaho
viii take forward step in the onward
march Of the sisterhood Of states by
the enactment Of this bill. It should
have the unqualified endorsement Of
every friend Of humanity.
The Gem worker and the Idaho labor herald. (Boise, Idaho) 1914-1917, 1915-02-04
FAvoR sTATE INSURANCE..

Detroit, Mich.-The Detroit Fed
Grafton of Labor has gone on rec
ord as being opposed to the operation
Of private insurance business in con-
nectino Of labor.
The Gem worker and the Idaho labor herald. (Boise, Idaho) 1914-1917, 1915-02-04

maintained separate organizations.
With the aid of A. F. of L. officials
settlement was reached several
months ago, which was later endorsed
by the interested workers, who are
now all in one international.
The Gem worker and the Idaho labor herald. (Boise, Idaho) 1914-1917, 1915-02-04

favored would prohibit employers
from furnishing information to anoth-
er in regard to discharge Of an en-
ploye. This, the firemen say, would
abolish black listing" which the en-
ployers now practice.
The Gem worker and the Idaho labor herald. (Boise, Idaho) 1914-1917, 1915-02-04
INTERNATIONAL CHARTER

Washington-The American FEEDER
alton of Labor has issued charter
TO the international brotherhood OF
Steam Shovel and Dredge Men, as
result of numerous conferences held
by workers in this calling who have
The Gem worker and the Idaho labor herald. (Boise, Idaho) 1914-1917, 1915-02-04
SEMI MONTHLY PAY DAY

Nashville, Tenn.-The Brother
hood Of Locomotive Firemen in this
state have declared in favor of
semi-monthly pay day, to apply to
large corporations. Another law
The Gem worker and the Idaho labor herald. (Boise, Idaho) 1914-1917, 1915-02-04

Advertising is what makes a
paper pay and our readers can aid
Us greatly in the upbuilding of a
loyal labor paper in Boise by read
ing our advertising columns, and
when making purchases, saying Il
saw your advertisement in The
Gem Worker, and realized you
wanted the trade of the working
people"
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1915-08-18
NORTH CAsrINE.

David NJ. Dodge is home from Bath.
Miss Mildred Wsrdweil is employed at
Castine.
Miss Katharine Jarvine, OF Bangor, is at
Manfred Mixers.
Fred F. Wardweli and wife have gou Q
to Castine for an extended visit.
Mrs. Helen McMasters and children
have returned to Wakefield, Mass.
Harvey Webster, who has had employ
ment at Hoibrook's island, is at home.
Mrs. Arthur Conner and family, of Cas-
tine, visited Mrs. Ross Conner last week
Mrs. Abbie NJ. WardweiI, OF East Or
land, was the guest last week OF Mrs. A.
A. Leach.
Miss Nancy Irish is at home from Orono,
after years absence. Miss Irish is suf-
fering from : serious affection of the
eyes.
Willard Perkins and wife, Of New York,
and Crawford Hutchins and wife, of Bos-
ton, were recent guests OF Mrs. Alma Per-
kins.
Mrs. Walter Wilson, no 10 home from
the Webster hospital, 10 improving in
health. Mrs. Chester Clement, OF West
Penobscot, is with her.
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EAST LAMoINE.

Frank Murch and wife, OF Boston, are
visiting Mrs. Dyer Young.
John Young visited friends in Els
worth q few days last week.
Miss Bates, OF Boston, is spending the
summer at Mrs. 8. Y. DesIsles'.
Mrs. Nelson Walker, OF Portsmouth, n.
a., is visiting relatives in town.
Dr. Fred Reynolds joined his family
here Sunday, for bis vacation.
Miss Esther Clements, of Bangor, is .
guest Of Miss Sullivan at Shore Acres.
Charlotte Sawyer, Of Ellsworth, was .
weekend visitor at Mrs. II. 6. Hodgkins'.
Allen Walker, Of Quincy, Mass, has
joined his family here at the Winter
botham cottage.
Neil Hodgkins, with two friends, OF
Waltham, Mass, is visiting his fat her,
Harry Hodgkins. for few days.
Miss Lena DesIsles, OF Bangor, and Mrs.
Leslie DesIsies, of Bar Harbor, are visit
ing their mother, Mrs. +. q. DesIsles-
Mrs. Frank Hancock and Merton Pierce
were called here from Seal Harbor last
Thursday by the serious illness of their
father, Capt. George Pierce.
Aug 49, n
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SOUTH HANCOCK.

W. T. Coggins viii return this week to
Maiden, Mass.
Mrs. Ella McCauley, of Quincy, Mass,
is visiting friends in town.
Miss Bertha Wooster left Saturday, 70
resume her work at walthsm, Mass.
Robert Drew and wife, of Lincoln,
were recent guests at Mrs. II. NJ. Hodg-
kins'.
Mrs. II. A. Brown has returned to her
home at Bar Harbor. Mrs. 7. J. Hodg-
kins accompanied her.
DIR. Edgar Young, OF Everett, Mass.
with his wife, is spending two weeks with
his mother, Mrs. Augusta Young.
The community was shocked at the sud-
den death of William McCauley who was
found dead in his bed Thursday evening.
He was around as usual Wednesday
overseeing his haying. His near neigh
bors, being very busy, did not miss him
Thursday until evening, when they
gained entrance to the house through .
window. 1t is thought MIR. McCauley
passed quietly away in the early morning.
The funeral at the home Sunday afternoon
was largely attended.
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EAST SULLIVAN.

There will be Sunday school picnic at
Flanders pond next Saturday.
@. A. Hatch, r. +. D. carrier, 10 having
his vacation. Mrs. Hatch 10 substituting.
Cyrus Cole aud wife miss Phila John
sony with Mr.. Coles son and his wife,
motored from Poland SPRING. Saturday,
for visit with Mrs. Coles relatives.
Alonzc Thomson, OF New York. 10 the
guest Of his brother, HID. Thomson, at
"Hilicroft". Mr.. Thomson 10 combining
his travels to America this year, owing to
the European war.
The services at Union church Sunday
morning we're unusually interesting.
District Superintendent Palladino and
former District Superintendent Haskell
were present, with Rev. Mr.. Moyie. Mr..
Palladino preached the sermon and re-
ceived Miss Villa Ofcutt and Justin John
son into full church membership.
Aug H. g.
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devoted mother, and to the time Of her
last illness was untiring in her ministra-
tions to her family. Besides her aged hus-
band, whose health is very poor, there are
two daughters : Josie. wife OF George
Moore, of East Holden, and Flora, wife Of
Capt. Howard Churchill, OF Orland, also
two SONG Forrest l.. and George Arthur.
who live at home; two brothers Charles,
OF Orland, and LleweIlyn, OF Bucksport,
three granddaugh ters and four grandsons.
Funeral services were held ct the home
Friday afternoon, Rev. Mr.. McAlister
oficiating. Interment at Oak Grove
cemetery.
Aug. t6. ID.
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NEv1S CONCERT.

One OF the most interesting and success
full concerts ever given in BIuehili was
enjoyed Wednesday evening, Aug. IL. 1t
was given in the town hail, which was
simply but pieasingly decorated with ir
trees and green branches.
The concert consisted entirely of COM
positions of the famous Ethelnert Nevin,
and was q musical treat of unusual value
which was thoroughly enjoyed by the
large audience filing the hall.
All Of those taking part in the program
were from among the summer residents OF
the town, and many words of appreciation
were spoken regarding their kindness in
thus giving OF their time and talent dur
ing this season when they are in Bluenill
for their annual vacation and rest.
The first nuInber on the program was a
vocal qusrtette, 1.-The Night Has q Thous-
and Eyes," which was beautifully rem
dered by Miss Laura Fawcett, OF East
Orange, n. j., Mrs. l.. Ward Peters, OF
West Roxbury, Mass, Rev. Daniel Gross,
Of Nashua, n. H., and Mr.. Howard Sneil-
ing, of Boston, with violin obligato by
William Sargent, OF Worcester, Mass.
This was followed by piano solo,
.sBarcarolle," played with much express
sion by Miss Pauline F. Smith, OF West
Roxbury, Mass. Mrs. Peters, always q
favorite with Biuehiil audience, sang in
her usual charming voice and manner q
group Of children's songs - Little Boy
Blue, ssIn Winter 1 Get Up at Night
81 Once Had Sweet Little Doll, Bears"
A vocal duet, s'Oh, That We Two were
Maying," by Miss Fawcett and Mr.. Gross,
was particularly pleasing. A solo, The
Rosary" by Mr.. Smelling, was encored
most enthusiastically.
Mrs. Henning Fernstrom, OF Virginia,
with artistic touch and perfect information
OF melody, played the "Love Song, found
in the Sketch Book, collection OF piano
solos by Nevin. This was followed by q
sacred solo, "Jesu, Jesu, Miserere," SYM
patheticaliy rendered by Miss Fawcett,
whose voice seemed we'll suited to the
selection, mighty lax Rose" was
sung with fine effect by Mrs. Peters, with
banjo obligato by F. l.. Lansing.
The last number on the program was
the May Day dance, piano duet by MRS.
Sargent and Mrs. +. l.. Bunker, which
WIS danced by Misses Doris Nevin, De-
light Weston, Eleanor Brooks, Katherine
Richards, Helen Curtis ana Dorothea
Slack, who delighted the audience with
their graceful steps and poses, and whose
charming costumes, together with the
stage setting, lent realistic spring time
touch to the scene. This dance was under
the direction OF Miss Halle Gelbart, of
New York.
Especial mention should be made OF
Mrs William Sargent, who played all the
accomplishments OF the evening, and OF
Mrs. Ethelbert Nevin, who took a deep
interest in the concert and furnished ali
copies OF music required for the program.
The members OF the Ladies' Congrega-
tional circle, under whose auspices the
entertainment Was given, greatly appre-
ciate the services OF all those who took
part and aided in making the Nevin con-
cert success.
Aug. 16. II.
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CRUMBS.
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BAR nARBoR.

The children's miniat ure garden COM
petition will be held at the Building of
Arts August 10.
Relief work for the sufferers in the
European war goes steadily on at the high
school building, from 10 to daily.
Mrs~Marie K. Maddox visited relatives
at Ellswo rt h and Green Lake on her way
home from summer school at Castine.
Mrs. Nancy Jordan and Miss Minerva
Jordan, of Ellsworth, were in Bar Harbor
Sunday, the guests of Mr.. and Mrs. w. E.
Clark.
Bar Harbor seems to be enjoying a big
season, with more people in town than
ever before. More than 500 automobiles
are said to be on the streets daily.
Aug 16 M
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COUNTY NEWS
BLuEHlLL

William P. Ciough, OF Boston and Els
worth, is In town for few days.
Mischa Gilman, the famous Russian
violinist, is the guest of Franz Kneisei.
w. p. Palmer, OF Cleveland, o., has
joined bis family here for . short visit.
Miss Frances Foster, of bingham, Mass,
is the guest Of Cation 5. Osgood aad y life.
The Urban Stock Go. win be at the
town hall Thursday, Friday and Saturday
Of this week.
sherman Woodward, Of Boston, spent
Thursday in town, the guest Of MRS.
Frank Davis.
Miss F. B. Hinckley and Mrs. 8. L.
Stone, of kox bury, Mass, are at their
home ON Main street for a short visit.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Henry Ciough and
Mr.. and Mrs. Roberts, OF Boston, are
guests OF Mrs. George A. Clough at Hal
cycn lodge.
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RLuEHILL FALLS.

Mrs. B. A. Wood and daughter have
opened their cottage.
Mrs. Hubbard, Of California, is with
her sister at sMoss LEDGE.
Charles Lally, OF Boston, is the guest Of
Mr.. and Mrs. Abram Duflee.
Mrs. Bessie Flemming has returned to
Philadelphia, after q short visit at "The
Ptnes".
Aug. 10. CRUMBS.
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BAYSIDE.

Frank N. Jordan, who has been with
his parents, j. Wilson Jordan and wife,
for the past two weeks, returned home
to Lewiston Sunday.
Harry 8. Remick, wife and two chill
dren, and mother, Mrs. Nellie L. Remick,
OF Billerica, Mass. and Edward J. Remick,
wife and little daughter Minnie, of Cam
bridge, Mass, are visiting relatives here.
They came in their automobile.
Aug. 16. r.
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EAsT BLUEHILLs

r. d. Long Is ill.
8. Grant and wife, OF Bangor. are guests
OF Mrs. Violet Grindle.
DR.. Oscar Long has returned to bis
home in Baltimore, Nd, and A. J. Long
4nd wife to their home in Waterville.
Frank Miller, wife and daughter Marion
and Mrs. Nellie Ridlon, who have spent
few weeks here, have returned 10 their
homes in Portland.
Aug IT, r..
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ORLAND.

There will be union picnic of the SUM-
day schools Wednesday of this week.
Miss Lottie Robbins, OF Bucksport, 10
with Mrs. Merrill Dunn for several weeks.
Eliza (Harriman), wife Of George B.
Hutchins, died 81 the family home on
the Castine road Wednesday afternoon,
after an illness OF about four months
Mrs. Hutchins was . faithful wife and .