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The Gem worker and the Idaho labor herald. (Boise, Idaho) 1914-1917, 1916-08-24

be FASTENED by this crisis, strike or
no strike, but an open break and a
tie-up of transportation would at once
launch an array OF prominent and
able spokesmen in favor of govern
ment purchase who are now only
quiet because they understand that it
is useless to attempt a forcing OF pub
lie sentiment on such questions. They
prefer to let the greed blind kings
OF transportation unconsciously take
the initiative in such matters Re-
publicanism is the logical apologist
for railroad finance and management
as il now exists and indications point
directly toward the issue keeping Re
publicansm in minority for another
generation. The writer hopes that the
issue will bAa means of eliminating
many reactionary Democrats from
that party's policy formation. The
time is rapidly advancing to point
when there will be a parting of the
ways between the two factions of
Democracy and such questions as this
one of public purchase of the trans
portation lines is one of the most
important rocks upon which utterly
! hostile forces must cleave assunder
! When government purchase seems in
evitable the forces OF reaction in both
parties will attempt a sweeping cam
paign of education in order to mould
public sentiment into accepting highly
fictitious values. There will be bill
lions involved in the settlement as
we'll as precedent for further gov
ernment purchase. Upon the one
hand will the hooters of today
screaming "conhscation" to all who
advocate dollar for a dollar Of value
and in the meantime every effort will
be made to corral again safe and
sane" majority in both branches ol
congress.
The fact that this process of whole
sale robbery thru stock-watering went
on unhampered by government in the
past is proof that it will be defended
as natural right" by the tories o.
Privilege both in politics and behind
it. The future promises many storm:
on the sea of politics
The Gem worker and the Idaho labor herald. (Boise, Idaho) 1914-1917, 1916-08-24
A FRIEND OF LABOR
All Workers Should Rally to the Support Of
Congressman McCracken

The editor of The Gem Worker,
with Others who take an interest in
the welfare of the laboring man and
the farmer, has been making an inves-
tigation OF the records OF the sever
al candidates who are up for re-nom-
ination at the primaries to be held on
September 5th and wish to call at
tention to one official who is heart
and soul with the rank and file of the
working masses, and who will be
found at all times supporting any
measure that is proposed for the ben
eft of the common people. We speak
OF Hon Robt. McCracken, the junior
Congressman from Idaho. He has
been tried and not found wanting
The Gem worker and the Idaho labor herald. (Boise, Idaho) 1914-1917, 1916-08-24
MISS MARION ANTEELL,
Ediioress. Phsae l946-w
Pretty Doll Party

Pretty Doll Party
Mrs. c. T. Miller entertained We'd
nesday evening in honor of her little
guest, Florence Hill of Mountain
Home. The little folks brought their
dolls and played games all evening.
One doll was older than her solici-
tous mama, having attained the dig
nifty of her twelfth summer.
When the dainty luncheon was serv-
ed it was received with happy ripples
OF laughter and delight by the little
guests. 1t was strictly a doll lun-
cheon, served in doll style and in doll
dishes.
The tiny guests were Winifred
Wardell, David Gill, Lncile Baryl,
Wallace Wardell, Charles Gill, David
Gray, John Finsley, King Kaiser
Valentine Kelly Jane Finsley, Robert
Miller and Joe Miller.
Sweet peas decorated the rooms
and the luncheon table.
The Gem worker and the Idaho labor herald. (Boise, Idaho) 1914-1917, 1916-08-24

and ha sa I'll borough grasp of the sit
uation. Mr.. McCracken is in the verv
forefront of the real progressive lead
ership OF the times Having come
up from the ranks himself-being in
every way a self-made man-Robt.
McCracken is man upon whom la
| or can always depend. He should
be returned to Congress and should
be kept thtre so that his influence
can grow and become national in it's
scope. Mr.. McCracken has been in
tensely loyal to every true interest of
the people of Idaho, and has faith
fully fulfilled every pledge which he
made at thd time of his election two
years ago. 1t is our duty then to give
Mr.. McCra cken our undivided sup-
port for the reelection which is just
ly due, and thus show to the world
that the aborer and the farmer apre-
ciate loyal representative Of the
people VIZ should renominate him
a two-fold majority demonstrating
that a true representative can always
count upon loyal support.
Mr. McCtacken supported the Bur-
nett immigration bill the Rural Cred
it bill, the Employees Compensation
bill, and the Child Labor bill He
also showed his loyalty in fighting
against and being instrumental in de-
feating the Stop Watch" system of
efficiency as used upon govern
ment employees 1t will be remem-
bered that Senator Borah denounced
this system in vigorous language
when it was proposed in the Senate
some years ago. Mr. McCracken
will always be found with us and in
return is entitled to the unanimous
support of the citizens for whom he
has been loyal orking at Washington
for the past two years, and he should
be retained. There is not one mark
against his record. Bob" McCracl-
en-, as he IS Familiarity known in Ida
! no, has m ade good and will continue
to make good for his head is guided
/ by his heart and his heart is in the
right place.
1t is our duty, let use repeat then,
to stand hy McCracken, and those of
us who enter the Republican primar-
les should cast our ballots for the re-
nomination of tried and faithful rep
resentative Robert NJ. McCracken.
The Gem worker and the Idaho labor herald. (Boise, Idaho) 1914-1917, 1916-08-24
Pretty Party

Mrs Swanson of Ustick entertain
ed about 20 guests Tuesday afternoon
in honor of Miss Anna Gustasson
who is soon TO be married to Mr..
Victor Dahlberg. The house was
most artisticalIy decorated in a gold
and white color scheme. After the
guests had all assembled. Miss Gus
tasson was requested to pull a
streamer that was connected to an
umbrella, suspended in the archway.
AS she touched the ribbon the UNI
brella tipped and shower of pres
ents fell over and around her.
Before leaving the guests all wrote
in a little friendship book and pre-
sented it to her.
The Gem worker and the Idaho labor herald. (Boise, Idaho) 1914-1917, 1916-08-24
Enioyable Dinner Parry

Mrs. Lucina Shipman entertained at
dinner Tuesday evening in honor OF
Mr.. and Mrs. Taylor. A prettily set
table with centerpiece of sweet peas
held covers for IA.
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The fire department was called out
Sunday by a FIRE caused from a de-
fective fiue in the residence of Mrs.
Smith at the corner of Walnut and
East Bannock streets. The FIRE was
soon placed under control and but
little damage was done.
The Gem worker and the Idaho labor herald. (Boise, Idaho) 1914-1917, 1916-08-24

Samuel Gompers replied to the at
tack OF Senator Lawrence Y. Sher-
man in letter which has been given
to the labor press and which is as
follows:
August II, 1916
Hon. Lawrence Y. Sherman,
Senator from Illinois.
Dear Sir;
A few days ago, among number
of things that you took occasion to
discuss in addressing the United
States Senate when the Merchant
Marine bill was under consideration,
you made a violent attack upon me
personally,
| shall not undertake here to make
answer to your misrepresentation OF
me; your wilful, malicious, false and
unwarrantable accusations and insin-
nations, they may we'll be left for dis
cussion at some other time. But
there is not word | have uttered,
nor an action | have taken, but which
has been directed and approved by
the American Federation OF Labor
and its great rank and file. The on
~ inference OF your attack, therefore,
is not upon me personally or othc-
tally, but upon the policy principles
and activity OF the A. +. OF L. and
the whole body OF wake earners who
have been and are striving in an
American fashion and lawful manner
to secure a better standard of life,
and equal rights and concepts Of
these rights with every other citizen
OF our Republic.
After assuring. the president of the
Senate that you would not occupy
the floor so long as the last time you
indulged in some comment on the
shipping bill, you then, by way OF eN-
planning your position upon that bill,
declared "Mr. Gompers is a public
nuisance 1t is necessary inference
that the portion of your remarks inn
mediately following constitute the
grounds for your judgment. The
natural Interpretation of your various
assertions is that the political policy
of the American Federation of Labor
is displeasing to you, and inevitably
raises the question whether or not
you would have stigmatized the Pres
ident of the American Federation ot
Labor as a public nuisance, if he hat
publicly endorsed the members OF the
United States Senate, including your
self. had you voted in favor of ex
Guiding associations of wage earner'
from the application of antitrust leg
islation.
And am again constrained to won
der if you would have stigmatized m,
as public nuisance had you foun'
me plant and usable in furtherini
your political aspirations, or if yol
thought my personal influence, or tn
influence of my office, could be Sc
cured by offer of reward, whethe
money or office.
From both the tone and the con
toxt of your remarks upon the Mer
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The Red Cross is furnishing fire
medicine to be placed in forest re
serve camps containing first aid med
icines in order that tourists an
campers may use them in case c
sickness or accident
The Gem worker and the Idaho labor herald. (Boise, Idaho) 1914-1917, 1916-08-24
Miscellaneous Shower

Miss Beatrice Friedline entertained
in honor of Miss Margaret Gould,
Wednesday afternoon. The party
was in the nature of a miscellaneous
shower. Miss Could received many
pretty presents.
The Gem worker and the Idaho labor herald. (Boise, Idaho) 1914-1917, 1916-08-24
Pleasant Motor Trip

One of the pleasantest motor trips
of the week was the one taken by Mr..
Dean Perkins, his daughter, Miss Ed
ma Perkins, and Mr. and Mrs. Harry
Shellworth. They motored to Smiths
Ferry, Cascade, Payette Lakes and
returned to Boise Tuesday.
The Gem worker and the Idaho labor herald. (Boise, Idaho) 1914-1917, 1916-08-24
Takes Fall Out Of Senator Sherman, Of
Illinois for Attack

chant Marine bill, it is evident that
you are addressing all those who shall
vote at the polls in the November
election. rather than the lawmakers
who constitute the United States Sen
ate. The insinuations you make are
calculated to appeal to the prejudiced,
but they are repugnant to honest men
who have regard for the good name
of man who for years has con-
tributed the best that is in him to
the cause of humanity.
have never attempted and do not
now attempt, ash have not the pow
er to deliver the vote of any man
or group OF men. am entrusted
with the affairs OF the American labor
movement as guided and decided by
the rank and file Of the workers OF
America.
If the truth which | state as to
the antagonism toward labor and la
bor's interests and the interests Of
the people generally, is intolerable
to you, or to any other man, that is
not my fault 1t is impossible for
me to be either tyrannical or arbi-
trary, for there are no such powers
vested in the President of the Ameri-
can Federation OF Labor. As an Of
iicer in the labor movement, and as
citizen, it is my right and my duty
to advise my fellow citizens and fell
low workers.
| am thankful that | was not indict-
ed either with the indianapolis dyn-
amiters" or with any others. ! inn
agine that you ought to be thankful
that you were not indicted with bank
defaulters, trust spectators and other
buccaneers in the industrial and COM
mercal field; simply because you be-
lieved in their innocence is no good
grounds for your indictment, no more
than for mine when the Indianapolis
dynamiters declared their innocence
and ! believed them to be innocent.
II COillCS Will bdd bld1N llOiil SOu
Senator Sherman, to make so unwar-
rantable an attack upon one who al
least can hold up his head equally
with you before his fellow citizens in
any assembly or before the bar ot
public opinion of America.
You have endeavored to call me be
fore your partisan political tribuna
and to convict me of diverse crimes
even without trial. You then advo
cate pitiless publicity and challenge
me to answer you like a man."
accept your challenge and will NEE
you in any public forum that you ma,
designate, whether in Washington o
in the metropolis of the state yor
, represent, in order that the peopl
! may be given a chance" to judg
: as to the justice of your attack, an'
/ as to the wisdom of the political POI
: icy of the American Federation o
: Labor.
The Gem worker and the Idaho labor herald. (Boise, Idaho) 1914-1917, 1916-08-24
Hikers Entertain

The party who are hiking from
Portland to New York gave a most
interesting program at the Baptist
Church Tuesday evening. The little
reader, Geneve Norris was greatly en-
joyed in the selections she gave. Mu-
sic, both instrumental and vocal were
interesting features of the evening.
The Gem worker and the Idaho labor herald. (Boise, Idaho) 1914-1917, 1916-08-24
SOCIETY NOTES

Showers for the lovely brides-to-be
have been numerous this week. A
few dinner parties and motor trips
have prevented the time from abso-
lutely hanging heavily on hand.
The Gem worker and the Idaho labor herald. (Boise, Idaho) 1914-1917, 1916-08-24
Week End Party

One Of the pleasant affairs OF the
week was the weekend party at Falk
Store, at the home of Mrs,O. Miller
when party from Boise composed
of her mother, Mrs. Lucina Shipman,
Mr.. Clarence Anderson, Mrs. Glenn
Berry, and Mr.. Z. Solemnberger made
the trip in an automobile and return
ed home Sunday evening.
The Gem worker and the Idaho labor herald. (Boise, Idaho) 1914-1917, 1916-08-24

He has been on the right side OF
every question affecting the rights
and welfare of the wage-earner and
has done this utterly regardless of
any party ties. He has supported ev-
cry measure endorsed by organized
labor and he has done even more,
being found voting right upon those
issues which have arisen from time
to time affecting the interests of la
borers and farmers, but which had
not received sufficient prominence to
receive our endorsement. He is with
us, not for any reason of expediency,
but because he is fundamentally for
right and justice and has been stu
lent of modern complex conditions
The Gem worker and the Idaho labor herald. (Boise, Idaho) 1914-1917, 1916-08-24

Gov. Alexander has requested the
treasury department to take into con-
sideration the advantages which Boise
presents in the location of one OF the
IL farm land banks soon to be es-
tablished.
The Gem worker and the Idaho labor herald. (Boise, Idaho) 1914-1917, 1916-08-24

Mr.. Berg has closed his deal for
the sale of the Berg mines located at
Rooster Comb 8 miles north of Sill
yer City to John NJ. and Hamilton
w. Baker Of Denver for the sum OF
S55.OOO. 1t is said to be fine prop
erty but has not been worked for sew
eral years on account of pending liti-
CATION which has been finally cleared
away.
c. E. Thum, well and favorably
known in Boise circles, is a candidate
for county commissioner in the first
district, on the Republican ticket. Mr..
Thum is well qualified for the posi-
ton to which he aspires and is a
genial and accommodating gentleman
with whom it is a pleasure to deal.
The public would get a square deal
and courteous treatment from Mr..
Thum as public official and no mis-
take would be made in his election.
The Gem worker and the Idaho labor herald. (Boise, Idaho) 1914-1917, 1916-08-24

Miss Lorraine Selby returned We'd
nesday from Emmett, where she has
been visiting her sister, Mrs. Cartee
Wood.
The Gem worker and the Idaho labor herald. (Boise, Idaho) 1914-1917, 1916-08-24

Secretary Flanagan of the federal
farm loan board has sent out the fol-
lowing warning to farmers and 9TH
ers Interested Representations by
any person that any organization is
now offering. to make loans BT auth
ority of the farm loan board under
the federal farm loan act is false.
The Gem worker and the Idaho labor herald. (Boise, Idaho) 1914-1917, 1916-08-24

Ray c birmingham has been out
among the voters for the past week
and expec cts to cover the whole coun-
ty in his campaign for the Republi-
can nomination for county assessor.
Mr.. Cunningham is a consistent union
man, having been a member of the
Printers Local for the past ten
years or so. No one questions his
qualifications for the office which he
,, seeks and his friends are backing
him with enthusiasm. Cast your bal
lot for Ray Cunningham and it will
be for worthy man.
The Gem worker and the Idaho labor herald. (Boise, Idaho) 1914-1917, 1916-08-24

A. o. Christopher assessor of Can
yon county has been arrested on a
second charge in which the shortage
in his accounts in addition to the first
charge is $lO,3S3s0. and the bond for
his appearance has been fixed at
lsiOOO.
The Gem worker and the Idaho labor herald. (Boise, Idaho) 1914-1917, 1916-08-24

The Red Cross is furnishing free
medicine to be placed in forest re-
serve camps containing first aid med
icines in order that tourists and
campers may use them in case of
sickness or accident.
The Gem worker and the Idaho labor herald. (Boise, Idaho) 1914-1917, 1916-08-24
Yours. etc.

Yours, etc,
(Signed) SAMUEL GOMPERS,
President, American Federation Of
Labor.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-11-25
Caldwell News Notes.

Caldwell, Nov. 25.-Guy C. MCGEE
was a Boise visitor Thursday and
Friday.
John Look has returned from Man
kato, Mimi, and will spend the winter
in the city.
Attorney T. A. Walters, state attor-
ney general elect, transacted legal
business in Boise Thursday.
Mrs. c. c. Bales will leave this even
ing for Los Angeles, Cal, to spend
the winter with her daughter, Miss
Ethel, who is attending school in that
city.
| Captain NJ. G. Mcconnell and Lieu
tenant Samuel Webb. of the local COM
pany of the National Guard of Idaho,
now stationed on the Mexican border
in the service of its country arrived
the first of the week from Nogales,
Ariz., and will spend a furlough of 80
days with relatives and friends in and
near the city.
Presley Horne and A. E. Gipson, of
the local l. o. o. F. lodge, attended the
reception given by the. Nampa lodge
Thursday evening to the lodges of the
several neighboring interurban cities
and towns.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ralph S. Spencer and
daughter will sail for the Philippine
islands from Vancouver, B. c., Nov
80 on The Empress of Russia. Mr.
Spencer was formerly a teacher in the
islands and he returns to resume his
work as teacher. His daughter was
born there while he was engaged in
the school work.
Mr. and Mrs. ]. J. Bennett, of Bow
mont, were visitors in the city yester-
day.
Senator Dow Dunning, of Homedale
was business visitor in the city yes.
terday.
Max Mayfield, of Boise, transacted
business in the city yesterday.
Mayor Fred Boyes was a Boise visi.
tor Thursday.
Phil Wilson, the popular representa-.
tive of the Davidson Wholesale Gro.
Gerry company of Boise, was lookins
after the interest of his company il
this city Thursday.
Joseph Farmer, the we'll known Bots,
insurance man, spent yesterday in tn,
: city attending the tenth annual conven
ton of the Canyon County Sunda,
School association.
Captain w. r. Cupp was a Boise visi
tor yesterday
Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Dolbow, of tn
Deer Flat community, will leave thi
evening for Nebraska, where they will
visit through the holidays with rela
tives.
H. r. Russell, the newly elected as
SCISSOR of Canyon county, has move
his family to the city.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-11-25
SUNDAY SCHOOL
| WORK IS PLANNED
Officers for the Ensuing
Year Are Named at Coun-
ty Convention Held at
Caldwell.

Caldwell, Nov. 25.-In the annual
election of officers for the ensuing year
by the Canyon County Sunday School
association which finished it's tenth an
nual convention in this city yesterday,
F.. j. Wamsley of Parma, was elected
president and Mrs. Ralph w. Cakes
of this city, was reelected vice presi-
dent, as was also Martin o. Luther of
Payette, as secretary. ]. M. Dodd of
Nampa, was elected treasurer.
The following were elected depart
ment leaders for the work of the coun-
ty: Elementary, Mrs. e. L. Tate, Par
ma; secondary, Mrs, ]. c. Lewis, Pay
cite; adult, j. II. Trout. Parma; mis-
sions, Rev. George A. WILDER, Caldwell;
evangelism, DIR. E. B. Meredith, Nam
pa; temperance, Mrs. Grant Fisher
Fruitland; teacher training, Mrs. j. c.
Adair, Nampa home and visitation
Mrs. Thomas Weir, New Plymouth
pastor, Rev. Frances Cook, Caldwell.
The newly elected officers were duly
installed by Mrs. L. M. Ormsby OF
Boise.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-11-25
WEATHER CONDITIONS
OVER THE COUNTRY

The low pressure area noted Friday
over the east has mostly passed be-
yond the range of reports, having
caused precipitation in western Penn
sylvania and New York. An important
low pressure area has appeared in the
extreme northwest, causing precipi-
tation in Washington, Oregon and
northern California, and giving promise
of rain in Boise and its vicinity in the
next SO hours. The pressure Is now
highest in the south. There has been
a rapid rise in temperature in the
northwest and a decided fall in the
east.
LOWEST TEMPERATURE ELSE
NATURALIZATION, 80; Buffalo, 20; Chi
cago, 20; Denver, %; Des Moines, 90;
Galveston, 4s; Havre, IS; Helena, IS;
Huron. IL; Jacksonville. SO; Kansas
City, 80; Knoxville. 2S; Memphis, 30;
Montreal, ~; New Orleans, 40; New
York, %; North Platte, 20; Oklahoma
IS; Phoenix, "a; Pittsburg, 20; Poca-
tello. rs; Portland. So; st. Louis, 26;
st. Paul, 10; Salt Lake, 26 San Fran
cisco, A; Seattle. 80; Spokane, %;
Winnipeg, 2; Washington, %.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-11-25
News From Meridian.

Meridian, Nov. 25.-Miss Harriet
Pearson of Nampa is visiting here as
the guest of Miss Zena Lyon.
Mrs. ]. F. Whitlock, who was oper-
ated upon for a throat affection the
first of the week, Is improving nicely.
Mrs. ]. G. Garrett and children, who
have been visiting In Boise as the
guests of friends the past several days
returned home last evening.
Miss Zena Lyon entertained last
evening complimentary to her guest
Miss Harriet Pearson of Nampa.
The basket social given by the La
dies Aid of the Christian church al
the I. o. o. F. hall last evening was
very largely attended and proved 8
highly enjoyable affair. delightful
and very entertaining program featured
the function. In excess of $33 was rea-
lized as the proceeds of the affair.
J. c. Garrett was a Boise visitor
yesterday.
Corporal Noel Wolf arrived home
Thursday from Nogales. Ariz., where
he has been stationed with his regi-
ment. Corporal Wolf is on a brief fur
Tough.
Mrs. Max Miner is visiting in Poca-
tello as the guest of relatives.
G. A. Remington was a business Wis
itor to Boise yesterday.
The birth of a girl baby is reported
at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Walter
Cox.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-11-25
MORE ROOM FOR
SCHOOLS NEEDED
Esta blishment of Junior and
Senior High Schools at
Caldwell Is Under Consid-
GRAFTON by Board.

Caldwell, Nov. 25.-At a meeting of
the public school board of this city
Thursday evening the necessity for an
annex to the present high school build
ing was discussed and the consensus Of
opinion appeared to be that the present
building is inadequate to the present
demands of the city. One of the plans
now under consideration is the estab-
lishment of Junior and senior high
schools, the former to include the sew
enth, eighth and ninth grades of the
schools and the latter the tenth, elev-
enth and twelfth grades.
Under this plan it is commended that
the congestion of both the Lincoln and
the Washington buildings would be re-
lieved as the grades dropped would be
cared for in the enlarged high school
building.
Another plan contemplates the erec-
ton of another grade school building.
The strongest advocacy, however,
seems to be for using the present
building for a central wing to which
wings shall be added, and it is esti-
mated that bond issue of 100000 will
suffice to meet the expenditure neces-
sary for the construction of the wings.