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The Gem worker and the Idaho labor herald. (Boise, Idaho) 1914-1917, 1916-07-06

government of this country on the
status of citizen within this country
must be binding in every state.
"We hold always maintained that
the writ of injunction when applied
to the labor power of human beings
was only based upon usurped power
yet it was found necessary to enact a
supplementary law to wrench this
usurped power from the hands of
venal, ignorant or subservient federal
judges. 1t may be best to demand
laws, conforming with the law of the
country, in all of the states.
"In the meantime we. do not be-
lieve it best to submit to injustice
through usurped power.
"We hold it is the right and duty
of all the workers to disregard the
claim of property right in labor power
even when allowed by the ermined
servitors of the employers.
"It may mean imprisonment for
some, but only by determined re-
sistance can we hope to call attention
to the injustice of this assumed pow
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The Gem worker and the Idaho labor herald. (Boise, Idaho) 1914-1917, 1916-07-06
AUSTRALIAN REFORM
Single Tax to be Tried on Larger Scale
Than Ever Before

(Stoughton Cooley in The Public)
The step taken by the city council
OF Sydney, Australia, in laying all its
local taxes on land values to the ex-
clusion of improvements will encour-
age tax reformers throughout the
world. The benefciaries of privilege,
tbere, like the benefciaries of privi-
lege here, have stoutly resisted all
attempts to take community values
to pay community expenses. But the
demand of the citizens has been so
insistent that the council has been
obliged to yield Instead of laying
a tax of 11zd in the pound on the
combined value of land and improve.
ments, it levied a tax of 4d in the
pound on the value of the land
alone. which returns the same amount
of revenue. AS Sydney, which has
population of 1920. is the largest
city to adopt this system of taxation,
the experiment will ge watched with
much interest.
The Gem worker and the Idaho labor herald. (Boise, Idaho) 1914-1917, 1916-07-06
Meeting Of Boise Trades Council

At the Boise Trades and Labor
Council last evening the matter of the
new labor quarters was reported by
the committee and il was stated that
work was under way and the rooms
would be ready for occupancy within
a week or ten days. The furniture in
the old hall was purchased from the
carpenters. It was proposed that a
dedication of the new quarters be
celebrated with an entertainment of
some sort and arrangements will pro-
ceed in this matter shortly.
The nomination of officers was sus-
pended until the next regular meeting
when the new officers will be nomi-
mated and elected and full attend
ance of all members is urged for this
occasion.
National Organizer Dad" C. O.
Young was present and gave the
members a short talk. He stated that
the boys over the state were very
much pleased with the reception ten
dered them by the unions of this city
when they were here for the purpose
of organizing the State Federation of
Labor. The speaker said that one of
the things that was needed in Boise
was little more activity among the
unions, but considering the dull times
thew baAs done av+rernaf1, wall In
The Gem worker and the Idaho labor herald. (Boise, Idaho) 1914-1917, 1916-07-06

discussing. the Workman's Compensa.
ton Act he said he had been called
here to confer with the committees of
political parties and had received some
encouragement in support of an act
to be introduced this winter that
would be beneficial to the injured
workers and not the liability compan-
les. All union men were urged to
get busy Immediately in promoting
and boosting this act that the great
est amount of enthusiasm might be
shown when the legislature meets
this winter.
"A special meeting will be held at
labor headquarters next Sunday af-
ternoon at two o'clock for the purpose
of organizing automobile repairmen
of the city and all representatives of
labor who can possibly attend are
urged to be present and those who are
acquainted with any of the repair
men are asked to call upon them be-
fore the date of the meeting and make
arrangements to escort them to the
hall. Mr.. Young will be busy on this
matter in the meantime and will pre-
side at the meeting.
A committee was appointed to start
arrangements for the Labor Day cele-
bration which it was agreed would
be one of the biggest and best yet
The Gem worker and the Idaho labor herald. (Boise, Idaho) 1914-1917, 1916-07-06

Washington-"As a loving token
from the Mexican workingmen to the
workers OF America" is the principal
inscription on a medal presented to
the American Federation of Labor by
Colonel Edmundo Martinez on behalf
of Mexican organized workers at the
quarterly meeting of the A. F. OF L.
executive council.
Colonel Martinez conveyed greet
ings of the Mexican workers and
their earnest desire for international
The Gem worker and the Idaho labor herald. (Boise, Idaho) 1914-1917, 1916-07-06
Mexican Gives Medal to Al. Of |.

peace, good will and fraternity. Pres
ident Gompers, on behalf of the exc
cutive council, accepted the medal and
in appropriate terms reciprocated the
expressions of good will rendered.
Messrs Carlos Loveira and Balthazar
Pages, the labor delegates from Yu-
catan, and Mr.. John Murray, accom-
panied Colonel Matinee at the pre-
sentation.
The medal is inscribed, ITO the
American Federation OF Labor" with
hands across a square and compass.
The Gem worker and the Idaho labor herald. (Boise, Idaho) 1914-1917, 1916-07-06

strains that yet phrase the highest
exaltations of thought Liberty dawn
! ed on the Phoenician coast, and ships
passed the Pillars of Hercules to plow
the unknown sea. She shed a partial
light on Greece and marble grew to
shapes of ideal beauty. words be-
came the instruments of sublest
thought, and against the scanty mill
tia of free cities the countless hosts
of the Great King broke like surges
against a rock. She cast her beams
on the four-acre farms of Italian
husbandmen, and born of her strength
power came forth that conquered
the world. They glinted from the
shields of German warriors, and Aug
gustus wept his leRions. Out of the
night that followed her eclipse, her
slanting rays fell again on free cities
and a lost leaning revived, modern
civilization began, new world was
unveiled; and as Liberty grew, SO
grew art, wealth, power, knowledge
and refinement. In the history of
every nation we may read the same
truth. 1t was the strength born oF
Magma Charta that won Crecy and
Agincourt. 1t was the revival of Lib
erty from the despotism of the Tu-
dors that glori6ed the Elizabethan
age. 1t was the spirit that brought
ia crowned tyrant to the block that
planted here the seed of a mighty
tree. was the energy of ancient
freedom that, the moment it had gain
ed unity, made Spain the mightiest
power of the world only to fall to
the lowest depth of weakness when
tyranny succeeded Liberty See, in
France, all intellectual vigor dying
under the tyranny of the Seventeeth
Century to revive in splendor as Lib
erty awoke in the Eighteenth, and on
the enfranchisement of French pea
SAINTS in the Great Revolution, basing
the wonderful strength that has in our
time defed defeat
Shall we not trust her?
Tn our time, as in times before,
creep on the insidious forces that,
producing inequality, destroy Liber-
ty. On the horizon the clouds begin
to lower. Liberty calls to us again
We must follow her further; we must
trust her fully. Either we must wholly
accept her or she will not stay. 1t is
not enough that men should vote; it
is not enough that they should be
theoretically equal before the law
They must have Liberty to avail
themselves of the opportunities and
means of life; they must stand on
equal terfs with reference to the boun-
ty of nature. Either this or Liberty
withdraws her light Either this or
darkness comes on, and the very
forces that progress has evolved turn
to powers that work destruction. This
is the universal law. This is the les
son of the centuries. Unless it's foun-
dations be laid in justice the social
structures cannot stand.
The Gem worker and the Idaho labor herald. (Boise, Idaho) 1914-1917, 1916-07-06
wEFK ENp EXCURSIONS

Attractive rates for excursion tick
cts good from Saturday (or Sunday
to Monday-on sale every week Still
better rates for tickets good Sunday
only. ASK o. S. L. Agents for de-
ais.
The Gem worker and the Idaho labor herald. (Boise, Idaho) 1914-1917, 1916-07-06


become more and more apparent. 3st'
Sydney's action in shifting taxes
from labor values to land values is of
interest to the people of the United
States because of the size of the civ.
ObJecors to this form of taxation
have been accustomed to meet tbs
force OF example by saying the condi-
tions were different or the experi-
ment was too small to demonstrate
the wisdom of adopting the system.
But here is city of the class of ST..
Louis, Boston, Cleveland, Baltimore
and Pittsburg, of similar environments,
and conditions, holding to the same
rights of persons and property that
has boldly ventured upon fiscal pol-
icy that has worked so we'll in smaller
places. 1t is also to be noted that
the change is made where the hold
ers OF property acquired their posses.
sions under the old conditions When
it was announced that the land values
of Canberra, the Australian federal
capital, were to be retained forever
for the support of the government, the
act was approved by many persons in
this country who admitted that such
a policy would be just if adopted at
the beginning, but would not be fair if
instituted after the city had been built
under different system. The action
of Sidney. however. disposes of all
quibbles and those fearful reformers
who are afraid to venture anywhere
without precedent will hereafter be
estopped from setting up property
rights as an excuse for not establish
ing justice in social affairs.
The Gem worker and the Idaho labor herald. (Boise, Idaho) 1914-1917, 1916-07-06

In one respect the action of Sgd
uey is likely to produce the undesir-
able results that followed similar ac-
ton of cities in western Canada. The
removal of taxes from industry will
stimulate business just as it did in
Vancouver. 1t may attract newcom-
ers faster than it forces vacant lands
upon the market. and so cause spec
ulative values to rise for time, even
to the point of causing reaction
similar to that of the Canadian city.
But here can be little doubt that the
people of Sydney will see that the
remedy for this lies in going on, and
not in retracing theft steps. The eff
feet of the removal of taxes from
business will be unmistakable; and
The Gem worker and the Idaho labor herald. (Boise, Idaho) 1914-1917, 1916-07-06
FOR PREPAREDNESS PARADE

-
San Francisco-The Bulletin of this
city says if a preparedness parade
manager stuck up few notices like
the following in his demonstration it
would take the parade "at least FIVE
years to pass a given point"
Preparedness requires:
A living wage.
AN eight-hour day.
Abolition of slums.
THE reform of all unwholesome
living and working conditions.
The elimination of unemployment.
"A guarantee to workingmen of all
the rights and privileges mentioned
in the constitution.
"A shifting of emphasis from prop
erty rights to peoples rights.
"A centralizing of national policies
upon the creation of free, healthy
race, too strong, just and free to be
conquered"
The interstate commerce commits
sion has made public reports from
eight express companies doing an in
terstate business operating over 2os.-
600 miles Of lines. The American Ex-
press company has changed a $4,000
deficit into a $2060,OoO balance. The
other companies made similar gains
despite former fears that the parcel
post would destroy their business
The Gem worker and the Idaho labor herald. (Boise, Idaho) 1914-1917, 1916-07-06

The Gem Worker is one of the
solid and substantial publications
of Idaho, and has a standing in the
newspaper field never before
achieved by labor paper in this
State. With the splendid news
service of the Federation's Wash
ington bureau and with an ex-
change list Of the leading papers
Of the Nation. The Gem Worker
is enabled to bring all the news of
the. world of labor to your door.
Every union member in the State
of Idaho should be subscriber.
The Gem worker and the Idaho labor herald. (Boise, Idaho) 1914-1917, 1916-07-06

the Justice of taking for the support
OF government the social value create -
ed by the community as a whole will
become more and more apparent. 49,
The Gem worker and the Idaho labor herald. (Boise, Idaho) 1914-1917, 1916-07-06

To the extent that the Ioborers
support a labor paper by their sub
scriptions is it a valuable medium
for advertisers. The Gem Work
er is most loyalty supported by the
organized labor of Idaho and Of
Boise in particular. To this fact
is due the splendid advertising pat
ronage which the paper receives,
as the business men feel that they
are given through its columns q
special and individual invitation to
every wage Garner in the city and
state.
Imperial Valley press., 1916-12-21
MASCOT OF WESTERN
FRONT, DIGS HIMSELF IN
(By United Press)


London, Dec l (By maiD-When it
comes to living in dugouts on the
western battle front, Kitchener, bruir
n ascot of a certain Western Canadian
battalion, is right at home today.
Recently crimpy weather began to
announce the approach of winter
"Kitch," as per instinct, began to
show the boys something about the
real art of digging. Before many
days he had dug himself in beyond
the deepest range of the heaviest
she'll The work seemed to create a
voracious appetite, and "Kitch," with
heavy eyes, finally came to the sur
face for final look around. Then
with a sniff he disappeared. Now
while his battalion shivers, "Kitch" is
sleeping peacefully the long winter
r.onths away.
When "Kitch" awakes in the spring
his friends may have gone away. But
someone will be sure to return and
dig "Kitch" out.
Imperial Valley press., 1916-12-21

Xmas Trees City -darket 1Z-22
Phone us--City Malket-Xmas
trees 1922
Imperial Valley press., 1916-12-21
HODGE COMES OUT
FOR ASSESSOR JOB

The announcement is made today
that w. NJ. Hodge, associated with
County Assessor Wiley NJ. Weaver FOR
three years, is to become candidate
for the office of tax collector and
assessor Of the Imperial Irrigation
District.
John F. Loofbourow, chief deputy
iD Assessor Clark Booher's office, has
stated that he will also become can
didate.
According to announcement made
by Mr.. Booher this week that official
will not become a candidate for re-
election.
Mr.. Hodge has been a resident of
the county for ten years and is a
property holder. The candidates home
was originally in St. Louis, Mo-, he
having been identified with education
al matters in that section of the coun-
try.
Imperial Valley press., 1916-12-21
Palace Theatre.
Palace Theatre Tomorrow.

The Palace Theatre will show "Tht
! Ciansman" at matinee tomorrow
starting at 2:15. All who can shoulc
attend the matinee, as hundreds will
be unable to get in the theatre at
the night performance. Special mu-
sic will accompany the picture.
A photo-drama depicting what is
the era of the creation of these United
States is "The Clansman' or "The
Birth of a Nation" by the master OF
rhotoplay production, D. w. Griffith.
While it is an epic of pictures, it
is always intimately human. The
great tragedy it depicts is Illuminated
by constant natural comedity and
beautiful romance which threads the
series of historical events.
There is a mastery of detail shown
which is novel to the stage, and this,
combined with absolute fidelity to his
tcrical fact. Iincoln's decisive act of
signing the call for volunteers is as
e> act as if the audience had been
present.
That immortal meeting Of Lee and
Grant at Appomattox court house is
absolutely accurate, even to the sigh
that bade farewell to all his great
ness that moved Lees breast as he
his signature to the terms of
the Unconditional" surrender.
The assassination of Lincoln and
the daredevil leap to the stage Of
F ord's theatre by Booth are seen ex-
actly as seen by the audience on that
fateful night. Those terrors of negro
domination in the South that caused
the formation of the Ku Klux Klan,
the mournful penalty that Southern
women paid for the cruel policy of
The Northern radicals, the fateful bat
ties of the war, with all of wars un-
speakable horrors, are shown as only
an actual view could show.
And finally, through a POLITICALLY
beautiful allegorical scene the Prince
{ Peace is depicted blessing forever
4 united nation doing its best to re-
pair past wrong and to prevent fu-
tire ones.
This drama is so vivid, so thorough
Is an actual reproduction Of the events
Imperial Valley press., 1916-12-21
L. & S. Tonight.

A well selected program has been
chosen for tonight's showing at the
l.. e. S. Theatre. One of the fea-
lures is the eighth chapter of "The
Girl from Frisco" the title of which
is "The Web of Guilt" Lovers of
relodrama will find much to COM
mend in this series of pictures. When
a mysterious murder has been COM
mitted it is up to Barbara to solve it.
This she does in the most unexpected
fashion, thus upholding the contention
that women are not weaker than men.
Other features will be two-part Sc
lig drama, "The Converging Paths"
Selig-Tribune weekly and Ham and
Bud" comedy.
Imperial Valley press., 1916-12-21
BUSINESS ACTIVITY
SHOWS NO LETUP

/ There is more business and more
activity in Calipatria today than there
has been since it started two years
ago, according to T. A. Johnson, a
hustling real estate man. who was in
at the very start of Calipatria, and
has been on the ground practically
every day since that time.
The business of all the merchants
has increased fully 400 per cent in
the last six months, says Mr.. Johnson,
and the Southern Pacific railroad is
doing fully 700 per cent more than
1t did year ago, and already there
is talk of new passenger depot to
be erected by it.
Ny business is better than ever,
said Mr.. Johnson, and it is keeping
myself and my entire office force 60
irg day ard night in order TO handle
the inquiries and the calls that are
coming in.
The new railroad, cottonseed oil
mill, the packing house, etc, are at
tracing a great deal of attention. and
at times Calipatria finds itself
cramped to handle the large number
C. people who come here.
Imperial Valley press., 1916-12-21

Action of the city trustees last
night evidently put quietus on the
rest room station proposed by the Ten
Thousand Club and c. w. Barton. 1t
vas continued for further investiga-
tion.
Imperial Valley press., 1916-12-21
PERSONAL MENTION
VALLEY DYE WORKS
Expert Cleaning and Pressing.
Work Called for and Delivered.
"a Main Street. Telephone 169.

Mr.. and Mrs. W. B. Estes of Las
Vegas, n. NJ, have come to Ell Cen
tio to spend the holiday season.
Imperial Valley press., 1916-12-21
COLORADO TO HELP
SOLONS DRAFT MEASURES

Denver, Dec. 21.-Members of the
legislature which convenes here In
January will use the first bill-drafting
department in the United tSates.
Attorney General-elect Leslie E.
Hubbard has set aside part of his
office staff for the use of legislators
desiring to draft bills, but unfamiliar
with technical language. This serv-
ice is free. Legislators today are TAX
ing advantage of the bureau. Among
the bills being drafted are strin-
gent amendment to the prohibition
law, a usury law and strong amend
ment to the mothers compensation
act.
Imperial Valley press., 1916-12-21
Life of Our Savior" Coming.

Pathe's hand-colored seven-reel pas
sion play, "The Life of Our Savior
will be shown as a special attraction
at the l.. & S. Theatre, Sunday, matt
rec and night. This, the world S
greatest drama, has been done so
faithfully, accurately and truthfully
that it is in itself a masterpiece. The
character portrayals are wonderful.
Many scenes have been taken in the
Holy Land. There will be a special
matinee Sunday at 2:30 p. m.
Imperial Valley press., 1916-12-21
MASKED Rider at l.. & S. Monday

"The Masked Rider" featuring Har-
old Lockwood and May Allison, will
be shown at the L. & S. Theatre Mon
day christmas day., instead of Sun
day, as previously advertised. Matt
nee, 2:30.
Imperial Valley press., 1916-12-21
Campbell Governor of Arizona.
(By United Press)

Phoenix, Ariz., Dec. 21.-The secre-
tary of state has issued Tom Camp
bell a certificate of election as COVER
nor. Governor Hunt was beaten by
50 votes. He has renewed contest pro-
ceedings.
Imperial Valley press., 1916-12-21

F. c. Cunniff, manager Of the
Young's Market Company, stated to-
day that resumption of building oper-
ations would begin a few days after
the Christmas period. The Young
Market building is expected to be an
extensive affair, but the preliminary
operations were stopped owing to
heavy Yuletide trade. The new plant
was started just before Thanksgiving
and never had an opportunity to b-
completed because of a large trade
during the holiday season.
Imperial Valley press., 1916-12-21

"The Isle of Jewels" is to be given
this evening by the pupils of the Ell
Centro schools, the production to be
made at the Wilson school building.
Imperial Valley press., 1916-12-21
ANENT THE MOTION
PICTURES TO BE SHOWN
-- TONIGHT =======

it portrays, that no description can
give a faithful analysis of its values.
1t is equally alluring as dramatic
story of love and courage.
Imperial Valley press., 1916-12-21

Special price on Stand Frames, SO
cents and up. Evan Davis Studio
third door west of Postoffice. tt
Imperial Valley press., 1916-12-21

A vigorous pulling of the firm alarm
bell soon after noon today caused
many people to rush to the East Side,
where smoke was seen mounting to the
sky. The fire proved to be one that
destroyed a small house belonging to a
cclored resident of that section.