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The Gem worker and the Idaho labor herald. (Boise, Idaho) 1914-1917, 1916-12-21

show business-like brains in marshall
ling these financial possibilities it will,
of course, be better that there be a
postponement of action. But the pres
ent restricted growth of the state must
be investigated thoroughly and new,
unconventional and intelligent public
financiering sifted to the bottom in
order that the state make no false
step. The desirability for more busi-
ness and less peanut politics is uni
versal among the voters of both par
ties and now that Governor Alexander
has the legislative means of action,
we feel confident that this winters
session of the legislature will open
the road to cosmopolitan, construc-
tive efforts, free from novelty and half
baked experiments, as well as out
worn and discredited forms of pro-
cedure which should have been swept
away everywhere before the state got
its charter.
The Gem worker and the Idaho labor herald. (Boise, Idaho) 1914-1917, 1916-12-21
Trackmen Raise Wages

Detroit, Mich Officers of the In
ternational Brotherhood of Mainten-
ance-of-Way Employees announce that
as result of conferences the Grand
Trunk railroad has raised wages 20
cents day for section foremen; yard
former and extra gang foremen, and
rs cents day for yard and section
laborers. The increase will date from
September last and affects 1000 em-
pioyes.
Valuable working rules were also
obtained and hours on Saturday were
reduced from 10 to 9.
The Gem worker and the Idaho labor herald. (Boise, Idaho) 1914-1917, 1916-12-21
CARPENTERS GET - A DAY.

Beginning with the first day Of Oc-
tober the union carpenters of San
Antonio, Tex, have been receiving $4
for an eight-hour workday. The-ra
from $500 to 81 per day went into
effect without any friction and all the
union contractors readily agreed to
pay the increased scale.
The Gem worker and the Idaho labor herald. (Boise, Idaho) 1914-1917, 1916-12-21
Violate WOmen's Law

Butte, Mont.-Despite numerous
complaints that the Montana nine
hour law for women has been repeat
edIy violated, it is stated that the first
conviction was just secured in this
city. The law was passed four years
ago.
The Gem worker and the Idaho labor herald. (Boise, Idaho) 1914-1917, 1916-12-21
Big Money for John D.

DehverA dividend of 80 per cent
on the preferred stock Of the Colo
RADIO Fuel & Iron company has been
declared by the board of directors,
which failed to destroy the United
Mine Workers Union during the re-
cent strike.
The Gem worker and the Idaho labor herald. (Boise, Idaho) 1914-1917, 1916-12-21

The public is warned against the
purchase of any articles of clothing
from returning guardsmen, which be-
long to the government, under heavy
penalty. 4
The Gem worker and the Idaho labor herald. (Boise, Idaho) 1914-1917, 1916-12-21

Ijust representation on arbitration
boards. One will have to admit that
there might develop a situation in
congress where the employing class
through influence may be able to at
tach dangerous restrictions in the
form of amendments that would give
capital an overhead advantage on ar
bitration boards or commissions, but
President Wilson, who has the final
word on any compulsory arbitration
scheme, will certainly veto any propo-
sition that would be one-sided in ac-
tion. Labor is justified in demanding
that every possible precaution shall
be taken for investigation, fair play
and hnality of decision by the4arbitra-
tion boards but the public has also
right to expect that both capital and
labor cease the use of weapon which
hits the innocent bystander, the gem
eral public, almost as hard at it does
both parties to labor battle. The
public has in addition to this just
right in demanding that in any war
over wages, hours and other techni-
caiities, that it be fully represented.
The Gem worker and the Idaho labor herald. (Boise, Idaho) 1914-1917, 1916-12-21

behest Of the distant arbitrary cor
The Gem worker and the Idaho labor herald. (Boise, Idaho) 1914-1917, 1916-12-21

1l1IIlHRl7I
To the extent that the loboref6
support labor paper BY their sub
scriptions y Il e 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
ronagc which the paper receives,
as the business men feel that they
are given through its columns q
special and individual invitation 70
every wage Garner in the city and
state.
Fergus County Democrat., 1916-12-21
FAv0RS A
COUNTY NURSE
HEALTH OFFICER MAKES RECON-
MENDATlON IN HIS REPORT
TO THE COMMISSIONERS
REVIEW OF HEALTH CONDITIONS

County Health Officer A. W. Deal
has submitted to the county commits.
sioners his annual report, reviewing
the operations of his department dur
ing the past year and the general con
ditions with regard to public health
in Fergus county. In the early spring
months, the report states, smallpox
was quite prevalent, nineteen cases
being. officially reported. Or. Deal
is OF the opinion, however. that twice
that number Of cases prevailed dur
ing the period indicated. The eX
perience with smallpox showed most
plainly the urgent need for coopera'
tion, since the health officer could
not take proper steps to suppress In
fectious diseases unless informed
where every case was located. A
person who knowingly refuses to re-
port such il case to the health Off
Ger is doing harm not only to his
family but to the entire county. Vac,
cination as protection against small
pox had been long confirmed by his
tory.
1t Ia gratifying to note, says the
report, with an estimated population
of $4,000 people and with 5000 graders
employed during the year u the coun-
ty, there were only three cases Of
typhoid fever during the year. Not
one typhoid case came from rail
road employe, which speaks well for
the methods of the railroad contrac.
tors.
Measles caused more deaths than
all other contagious diseases of child
hood combined, vet great difficulty
was encountered in handling the dis
ease because of the fact that most
people believed it to be comparative
lly harmless and something that al
| children must go through ut some
time. There were forty-two cases o
measles during the year.
Two cases OF scarlet fever were re
ported to the department during tht
Fergus County Democrat., 1916-12-21
MASSACHUSETTS INCOME TAX.

Massachusetts has long had an in
come tax and changes In 1t are
of interest as the fruit of experience.
In the new act the state has not been
afraid of complexity and the tax de-
partment is burdened with the de-
mand for explanations. The salient
feature of the law is the classified
ton of sources of income, with the
variation in the tax laid upon each.
Thus upon the return from certain
intagibles, 6 per cent Is demanded; ;
upon the profit from transfers Of
stocks and bonds, 3 per cent, and
upon incomes from annuities, profes.
sions, employments, trade and bust
ness, 11a per cent The chief intan-
gibles are bonds, stocks, loans not
secured by mortgages or real estate
exclusively. notes, dividends on shares
and so on, while the per cent tax
will affect brokers and others. The
classification aims to throw the heav
lest burden on those whose income
is obtained by the least personal ef'
fort. The law deserves the notice Of
other states, on account of it's ex
emption OF married persons to the ex
tent Of $2,25O, $2,500, or $4,000, ac
cording to the number OF the family
| and for it's plan OF dividing the state
into districts with an assessor fol
each.-New York Post.
Fergus County Democrat., 1916-12-21
DANISH WEST INDIES WILL SOON
BELONG TO the UNITED STATES

!. COPENHAGEN, Dec. 2O.-(via Lon
don, .9:39 p. m.)-After 9 single read.
ing, the folkethinE today adopted the
bill ratifying the treaty for the sale
of the Danish West Indies to the
United States. The vote was 80 IN
favor and 16 against instant ratifica.
tion. Five members were absent.
When the bill come up for discussion,
fourteen members, OF whom six were
conservatives and eight Of the left
party, Joined in moving an amend
ment asking the government to ne
gotiate with the United States to
purchase only st. John or st. Thomas
while Denmark would retain the other
two islands. This was rejected by 30
to IA. The proposal for the sale Of
all three islands was then adopted.
The landsthing, it is expected. will
ratify the proposal tomorrow and thus
the sale of the islands will be def
nitely settled.
Fergus County Democrat., 1916-12-21
HILcER.

George Mclean is ill at the home
ranch, northwest Of here. His many
friends hope that he may be speedily
returned to health.
The Rev. McCarroll and family have
moved from Kendall and will make
this their home. They are living in
the Romundstad house, on the east
end of town
M. A. Nettik purchased from the
Barnes-King company last Monday, a
tract of land composed of over 400
acres, known as the Lincoln ranch, 10.
Gated in the foothills Of the Judith
mountains. Mr.. Nettik is now the
owner of about 100 acres Of land in
this end of the county and expects to
go into the cattle business on large
scale.
Mrs. DR.. Cotton, who had her knee
injured last week, is again able to be
about, which news is much appreci
ated by her many friends.
It is reported here that the Spotted
Horse mine at Maiden closed down
last Friday. We did not hear the rea
son for this move and all are in hopes
that it is only temporary. This mine
is one Of the Oldest in this district anG
has also been one of the richest. I'm
der the efficient management Of Mr.
E. Coolidge, during the past few years
it has indeed been a paying proposi
tion.--Herald.
Fergus County Democrat., 1916-12-21
Around heCounty
GRASS RANGE.


L. v. Weston, clerk at District Engi
neer Jackson's office and very pop
ular fellow here, has accepted a po-
sition with the First National bank
of Grass Range and will tender his
resifination to the Milwaukee shortly.
The Westons are valuable acquisitions
to the town socially and in a business
way.
Miss Florence Hopkins left for her
home in Franklin. VT, yesterday,
where she will remain for the win
ter. Miss IIiida Hopkins is there now
and her sister. Ruth. will Join them
later They have homesteads near the
John Single ranch. Miss Hilda Hop
kins Is a real pioneer of this section,
having seen the wild days of Grass
Range before the railroad was here.
After repeated efforts it looks now
as II our citizens were getting organ.
lied on substantial basis and in q
way to accomplish much good for the
town and community. The spirit OF
harmony and good will manifested at
the banquet last Thursday evening is
a matter for pride and congratulation
A town is what it's citizens make it
Lack of public spirit. Indifference and
greed will kill any town. or at least
hold it back. The directors chosen fol
the cominy year are: James H. Char
ters, Tom l.. Flemming, w. G. Weber
F.. F. Miles, S. Clark jr., S. l.. Gile and
John M. Vro0man.-Review.
Fergus County Democrat., 1916-12-21
CHICAGO GRAIN.

CHICAGO, Dec. 2O.-Wheat aver
aged somewhat lower today mainly be-
cause reports that new efforts for
peace were to be expected. The mar
ket closed heavy, at the same as yes
terday's finish, to 4lsc lower. with
May at S161ia to $l.62 and July at
S1.35Ss to $1.35&. Corn showed a
net decline of 1A@1$c to 1ssc and
oats Of 1ls to 1&c. In provisions the
final range varied from setback Of
5 cents to an advance Of 10c.
Some purchasing of future deliver
les by foreign government acted as a
temporary stimulus for the wheat bulls
about the middle Of the session. Great
ly diminished receipts in the north
west attracted also more or less at
tention, and so likewise did fore
cast Of zero temperatures in the south
west where snow to protect the winter
crop was lacking.
Corn duplicated the action of wheat.
Oats followed the course Of other Ger,
eals.
Only light trade developed in pro-
visions and the market held within
narrow bounds. Trifling gains formed
| in quotations nhogs.
Wheat-May. open. $1.64h: high
$167; low, $1.61A close, $1.61h
July, open, $1.391a; high, $l.4O; low
$135; close. $1.35$.
Corn-May. open. 92c; high. 92A
low, 9OAc; close, 9Oasc. July, open
91&c; high, 92%c; low, soc; close
SOC.
Oats-May, open, 53c; high, 53Ac;
low, 515sc; close, 51&c. July, open
Fergus County Democrat., 1916-12-21
BIRTHDAY ANNIVERSARY.

A number of friends gathered at
the home of Mrs. Jane Baird at 312
West Watson street, yesterday after,
noon to celebrate with her the eighty
fourth anniversary OF her birth. Some
time ago Mrs. Baird received a severe
fall, dislocating her shoulder blade,
severely injuring hip and bruising
her in several places. For one whose
years are SO many, 1t is remarkable
that she is able to be up so soon, but
her native courage and cheer have
enabled her to rally from her injur'
les much sooner than a younger per
son might do. Her many friends in
the city join in best wishes and con-
gratulations. The Ladies' Aid of the
Methodist church sent her twelve
beautiful carnations, each one repre-
senting seven years of life.
Fergus County Democrat., 1916-12-21
WlNNETr.

"Pick Handle" Burke and G.. T..
Jackson were here Thursday.
The grading outfit working in the
yards here completed their work and
moved to Teigen Sunday.
The Milwaukee engineer who had
charge of the Teigen station of the
grade work has been removed and En-.
gineer Hammond, in charge of the
work here, has both stations to look
after.
A pleasant gathering was held at the
D. Y. Wilson home, north OF town,
Saturday evening. The event was a
shower on their daughter, Miss Flora,
who is to be December bride.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. B. Greene and Mrs.
Holly Greene went to Lewistown last
week. They were accompanied by
Mrs. Holly Greene's niece, who has
been visiting her for some time. She
returned to her home in Dakota.
mick" Langhausen is erecting a
building on the lot east of the Times
office which will be completed in a
few weeks, if the weather permits,
and will occupy it with a law office
Two crews of Great Northern sur
veyors arrived last week and camped
on AL Bohn's ranch, six miles east Of
Winnett. They are operating under
Engineer Higgins, one crew working
between the camp and Winnett and
the other working east. They are
taking up the line at this point and
verifying it through to Circle, In Daw
son county.-Times.
Fergus County Democrat., 1916-12-21
PRIMARIES
EXPENSIVE
TOTAL COST TO THE COUNTIES
OF MONTANA THIS YEAR rs
ABOUT $3.50, ,6e8.e0.

HELENA, Dec. 16.-That the pri-
mary elections require lot Of money
is shown by figures compiled by Will
lam Muth Of this city, in conformity
with resolution adopted by the So
ciety of the Trainers of the Constitu-
tion of Montana at its recent meeting
in Helena. These figures, complete
as to the general state and county
primary, held in August, except as to
three counties, and the presidential
primary also complete. held in June,
show that the total expense of the
counties of the two was $236,688. 80.
The presidential primary, with q
counties reporting and averaging up
the others, cost s1OS,98415. The gen
eral primary, 3S counties reporting,
cost $127,7O4.75. These figures do not
include what the state spent in the
same behalf.
Fergus County Democrat., 1916-12-21

twelvemonth period and one case of
diptheria was reported.
Dr. Deal recommends an extension
to the hospital for contagious dis
eases, so that II can be used for
women patients.
A well equipped laboratory would
materially assist the department in
It's work.
A County Nurse.
Or. Deal states his belief that the
county Is now large enough in point
OF population to warrant the employ
mcnt of Il nurse to so about the cOun.
ty with the school superintendent and
advise teachers. parents and children
in tho essentials Of hygiene and at
times to act as a nurse In districts
which have an outbreak Of infectious
diseases.
Fergus County Democrat., 1916-12-21
MRS. HUFF |NE' s
LARGE CLAIMS
BRINGS ACTION AGAINST ALVIN
LINCOLN. HER FATHER, to-
RECOVER OVER $4,000.

Mrs. Leonnie Huffine, who won her
big suit against her father, Avin r.
Lincoln, Monday brought suit
against Mr.. Lincoln to recover $38,2OO
and interest making a total Of SAL
S08.53. for the use Of the land by Mr..
Lincoln from 1903 until recently when
it went into the plaintiffs possession.
The amount sued for is based upon
the estimated returns In hay, grain
and its value as pasture land for large
numbers OF the defendants cattle
Mettler & Briscoe and Blackford Il
Huntoon represent Mrs. Huffine.
q. p. Arnold has brought suit
against Irl Cross to recover $50. Earl
Wineman represents the plaintiff.
Fergus County Democrat., 1916-12-21
OUR CHAMBER OF COMMERCE HEART!
Of IN DISTANT BUEA0S AYERS

A most interesting card has just
been received by the Chamber of
Commerce. 1t is postal from Buenos
Aires, Argentine, S. A. 1t says: II
have read your advertisement in the
Breeders Gazette and would like your
illustrated literature on the Judith
Basin. Maybe l will move there,
Yours truly, Alfred Viton, S35 Ven
ezuela street, Buenos Aires City, Ar
gentine, South America" 1t is quite
unusual to get foreign replies to the
advertisements and this only goes to
show that the Judith Basin has had
some wide publicity and that. the
Breeders Gazette is a medium worth
while.
Fergus County Democrat., 1916-12-21
ALL RECORDS FOR VALUE Of FARM
CROPS ARE EXCEEDED THIS YEAR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 15.--All rec
ords for value of the country's impor-
tant farm crops were exceeded this
year despite the smaller size of the
crops. Their value was placed at
1854 100000 today by the depart.
ment of agriculture in it's final esti.
mates OF the year. That is $1,750,Q00,
900 more than the same crops were
worth last year. Higher prices. due
partly to reduced production and part
ly'to the demands for American food
from the warning nations OF Europe
were responsible for the vast increase
in value.
Four crops each were worth more
than billion dollars. Corn, with q
total value of $2,295, ,7S3,O0O showed
the greatest increase, being worth
$573, ,1O3, 900 more than last years out
put. Cotton, the second most valu
able, with total of SLOTS, ,59S 900
increased $475,37S,0OO over last year
Wheat, the third, was worth $1,025,
765, 900, or $S3, 100000 over the veal
before, when the production was al
most 40O,OOO,OOO bushels more.
Hay was fourth with value of 81,
00S 1874 900, an increase of $95,25O.
900.
Compared with last years value
other crops showed the following in
creases:
Oats, $96,673,OOO; potatoes, $95,071,
600; tobacco, $72,727, 900; barley, SAL
1862 900; rye. $12,774,O00; buckwheat
81 ,521 900; flax seed, 13,940,O00; rice
$1O,974,000; sweet potatoes, $13,161
900; sugar beets, $4,243,O0O; beans
s17,992,O0O; kaffirs, $2,112,O0O; onions
81 ,6O1 900; apples, $27,660,0O0
oranges. $9,545,OO, and wild hay. $11
O53,OOO.
Final estimates of production
showed a decrease of 60,00O,000 busf
els in corn from the November est
mate and 32.OOO,O0O bushels increas
in wheat.
A revision of the 1915 estimates c
crop production was announced b
the department showing the corn GRO
to have been .994,793,000 bushel
last year, a reduction of 59.742.OO
bushels from previous estimates, an
wheat for 1915 was placed at 1,025
801 900 bushels, an increase of 13
296,OO0 bushels over estimates mad
last eDcember. The revised figure
showed changes in other crops.
Fergus County Democrat., 1916-12-21

find ut possible to come for the week,
provided they send in word before
hand that they are coming.
Will you not give us your unstinted
support in this movement and try to
bring in as many as possible from
your district? There are over six
thousand farmers in Fergus county.
OF these six thousand we should have
at least four hundred men and three
hundred women every day during
Farmers Week.
Remember the dates, January the
first to January the sixth. inclusive.
We shall count upon your co-opera-
tion.
Fergus County Democrat., 1916-12-21
THEATER MEN DISCUSS THEIR
OWN PROBLEMS At GATHERING

Albert Hyneke, who was elected
vice president Of the Montana Vaude-
vile and Picture Managers League,
returned from Butte last evening. He
reports that the state sessions were
devoted to a number of matters of
vital concern to the theatrical inter-
ests of Montana. The high cost Of
living seems to hit the theater men
in the higher costs for feature pro-
ductions, and this phase is to be In
vestigated by a committee. A num-
ber of other theatrical problems were
carefully considered.
Phil Levy, the president of the
league, was reelected, and proved
himself royal host to the other pic
ture men. In the evening he had the
visitors as his guests at the presen-
tation of Experience" at the Broad
way, and at an elaborate course din
ner served at the Silver Bow club.
Mr. Hyneke reports Butte as en-
joying busy times. A number OF new
business buildings are being erected
and there is a general air of pros
perity apparent. Dave Trepp accom-
panied Mr.. Hyneke.
Fergus County Democrat., 1916-12-21
FORFEIT RIGHT TO THRONE.

PARIS, Dec. 18.-Q2:20 a. ny
Inhabitants of the Greek island OF
Lemnos have issued proclamation
declaring King Constantine to have
forfeited his right to the throne, ac-
cording to dispatch from Saloniki
to the Hayas Agency. A committee
of prominent citizens has been ap-
pointed, the dispatch says. to convey
the decision of the L.emnos populace
to the provisional government at
Saloniki.
Fergus County Democrat., 1916-12-21

to the public to attend these services.
The coal shortage in this city was
helped considerable this week by the
arrival of four cars Of fuels, two for
the Montana Lumber company and
two for the Basin Lumber company.
80 great was the demand for Goa. that
it vas parceled out in small lots 40
that all could "a. a chance to get some
il. t. ell coal pins, and the four cars
we're unloaded il jig time.-St II.
Fergus County Democrat., 1916-12-21
MOORE.

Last Friday evening the first meet
ing of the Parent association was held
and a good crowd was present. After
the melting the following officers were
elected: DR.. Calkins, president; Mrs.
Morrow, vice president; Miss Gill;
land, secretary.
AS Gene Beck was crossing the rail-
road in his car Monday morning the
machine became stuck In snowdrift.
When Mr.. Beck found that he could
not get the car through the drift he
ran down the track to flag the train.
which was coming short distance
away. The engineer did his utmost
to stop the train, but the distance was
too short and the cow-catcher hit the
car, lifting it out of the drift and land
ing it neatly to one side OF the track.
No damage was done, although the
sudden slack of speed threw the pas
sengers from their seats and caused
some Observation-Disclosures.
COFFEE CREEK.
X. B. Cox this week rendered his
resignation as postmaster in this town.
+ :. Rhoades has been appointed the
p .stomaster pro TEN until new one
can be appointed by the civil service
commission.
A deal has been closed whereby Cox
& Johnson will dispose of their stock
of merchandise to the Lewistown Co
operative Mercantile association oi
Lewistown. The store here Is to be
operated as a branch OF that associa
ton on the American Rochdale plan
A sufficient amount of stock has beer
sold in this community by James L
Gull, q representative of the associa
tion, to purchase this stock Of mer
chandise, which is approximately SIS,
900 in shares from 500 to 81 900 each
Herald.