-^ -. *---.* ■** yyy-ry,-rrjry^. - /*" r AiD'y^t %£i£m y Industrial Unity is Strength /■S^y L«fe .;'Sf. ri t ' Tbe Official Organ of. District No. 18, U.M.W.of A. Political Unity is Victory id VOI,. V. No. 41 FERNIE, B. Cm flay 14tH, 1910 $1.00 a Year a; ft I'.r .v> P. ECHOES FROM EXPLOSION ; OF 1902 "", f- "' - -■ .,"ni , ' Financial Statement of Available Funds is "Gratifying *•**►-*♦ ♦ ♦♦♦♦.*■••♦♦♦■♦ ,♦ 'o' " --•'■>.' - ♦, ♦ WARNING TO MINERS ♦ .♦■* '■ *-; '^V' :,.'• ,- ■ ♦ ♦ "Keep away from Blairmore, ♦ ♦ ,.* Alta., Mines, as men are being ♦ ♦ laid off at that place." ♦ ♦ " ' *-,♦ New Westminster V:... 20.00 3 Beaver children in home at -Vancouver 9.00 ll* Some time ago we received requests Irom "some of the beneflcaries of. the 1902 Explosion, fund ttiat information he given.regarding the same. "Upon making Inquiry from Secretary, Sherwood Herchmer, ne referred us to Mr. Pred Johnson, whose statement we append' and from'.,which all .may see how, this fund has, been and is at present being handled. _.'..- " The amount was approximately $39.- 500 ,in, 1902, and now,- almost- eight • years thereafter, that there Is a sum •of practically; $5000 available speaks " volumes on-behalf of the excellent business:methods of'those who have ' liad the handling of the fund. ,. The money originally subscribed was placed.in the Canadian'Bonk of " Commerce, and funds could only be withdrawn when an order'signed by l> the Secretary and Chairman was issued and cliciiuessigned'by the Bank Manager and countersigned by the Secretary, thereby completely prevent*; ■ irig any possible misuse of.the fund.- - ".- Some of the beneficiaries Voiild like ',a.n .increase of their monthly allowance '• "but whether this could be, equitably af-' fected.at this time is "open* to ,ques- ."lion.- -However, in -the near' future *we" are* informed some of-the. children 'iiow on the (list will have reached the' ."age. .limit," 14\years for boys and 15 -iyears—foi^girlsr- and—thenHf— there^be- sufficient to justify an increased "■ it ■-. will-be for the' committee to" decide.' .* '.Tlie trustee's of "this are entitled to great :praise' for,.:tlie attention they have given-to this truly humanitarian , .scheme for mitigating' .thg* misfortune df those who lost the bread winner on - that) ncver-to-bo-forgotten May day.--.-'* * ' Not only have they given timo to tho mat tors'connected therewith, but havo served without bhe"cent of remiinera- ■ Mon-* feeling that tho sense of pleasure '. jloi-lvuble from tlm'knowlodgo ot" dolus; - .good was adequate recompense: still as wo have heretofore expressed ourselves, let us not wait, to' cite a man's " ,'good deeds until It is time to write •/ills obituary notice, but Jot them bo known while he is yot able to appreciate thein "Tho good that men do Is oft Intorrod wllh their -bones." ,* Approxlmnto amount subscribed .to tho widows and orphans on account of explosion on Mny 22,' 1902 $39500.00 Monthly payments mndo to ' widows and orphans * pre-/ vlous to flro of']90S $31977".26 . * $163.00 G. F. Johnson, Assistant Sec. Trustees of Fernie Miners Relief Fund: y L. A. S. Dack- Treasurer S. Herchmer, Secretary-. G. F Johnson, Asst. Secretary. A. H. Cree, chairman ■ H. L. Johnson"' Ii' Carosella ■ . '■ ., Thomas Letcher- John Podbielaucik ' 'The following managers of the Canadian Bank of Commerce have acted ns treasurers" of the fund: ■ F. C. Malpass B.' H. Bird 7 "-. T. Bi May 7, ■'" * . . G H Holt H. L. Edmonds ., ■ H. W. Tre-nbolme L. A. S. Dack" "" SLOVACI 8LUHAJTE . Jedon Slovak menom Jno. Schillion, ud Kanmorskeij, Unije, chis-1387 U. M. W. of A, jevihodeny z tejto unije pre tu vinu. ze luhal proti uradnikom Kanmoriskoy Unije. y '■ • . William. Angell • '-"',* Fin. Sec7.' J, S, Gusty. Presented With Testimonial $7522.74 Assets Cnsh In nnnk $ 470.7*1" iHt'Mortgiigo No. 1.. 1500.00 1st MormnBo No. 2..1000.00 1st Mortgage No, 3..1000.00 1st Mortgngo No. 4,. 400.00 luL Mort bubo No. 5,. 1500.00 1st Morlgngo No, fl,, 1040,00 $7522.7-1 Statomont of Receipts nnd Disburse- monts slnco August 1,' 1908. ' „ RocdlptB Cnsh In Bnnk ...... $ ,470.74 Morigngu Ini Principal No. 1 205.00 1500.00 No, 2 1COO.0O No.:) 1000.00 No. fl ' 130.75 1040.00 - No-Mi 150.00 "r i „ *287.50 Int. SuvlngH .85 774.10 $5920,10 $0,190.84 ■*■•—IntoroHt on mortKniio for $250, ,ro- pnld Disbursement* Pnld wIiIowh nnd orpjinim lo Aur, 1 '08 to Apr. 30 '10...$3498.20 'John S. Gusty, whoso promotion we recorded only?a few. weeks,ago, has since been still further elevated by being transferred from Lethbridge, Alta.-, to Victoria, B. C„ where he will look- after, the business'interests of the P. Burns Co.," Limited. It was expected that lie woiild stay off for* the day In Fornie, but'as he was'anxious to get through quickly' the banquet and reception that his old Fernio co-worker's had arranged for was abandoned. . However as an evidence of the., esteem in whicli ho was held an Illuminated address in a gilt frame' that would have been presented to him had he stayed ovor vyis shipped to his new home and we nro confident will bo'highly prized by' Its recipient. Hero's a copy nnd description of the address: To John S. Gusty, .Esq.( District Manager, From, the Local Managers " of tho Crow's Nost Division of Messrs. P. Burns'& Co., Ltd. Friendship's hliifiOB nq'er Brow rusty, Frlond to frlond nnd hnnd to honrt Best of nil friends—John S. Gusty; ' How wo hute to see you part, Hero's thn Rind hnnd, .Tank, old foil o\v, „ ,* ' Hero's your health, Ioiib life nnd peaco, Mny yourj dayB bo flllod wllh huh- ■shl no,' May prosperity Increase. This Ih ii tondor mibjoct Johnnie, Just llko tlio boof wo sometimes sell. But tender ns tlio subject Is 'Tis londeror far thnn 'tend to toll, . Hon soo tlin omhloniR In tho corners, Tho stool, tho knlfo, tha block, tho HIIW, Awl don't forget, to tnko n look .Incls, At Mint old head nnd undor Jnw. Well liore'H to' Gusty, Jnclc old Oumy! , Tlio hrnvo, tlio truo, Mm ovor trusty, Wo hopo Mint you'll Rot fnt nnd hmty, And whon you nro old no'or Rot primly. Cash In nanlc $2808.01 Outstanding Mortono***1" No 5 $1500,00 No, 4 400.00 —, $1900.00 THE EUREKA COAL GO. ' ■ ■'* A Former Fernie Man Is Responsible For The Latest Success ' For several weeks past we have been carrying, an advertisement of the prospectus of the Eureka Coal Mine Company of Taber, Alberta, and whilst one might surmise as a consequence thereof we would be expected to furnish a certain amount of "boosting," still *we are quite free to assure our renders that that which we do say is base- on'investigation, independent of selfish interest and with a single view to acquainting the public, regardless of ulterior motives. This can be deemed a first class investment, for a man of-small means, and as an instance of how it has been received by those who have worked in the property,' may say that practically all have taken stock.* This is a good sign in ; itself arid naturally ensures that those who are right on the spot will take good'care to see that their, interests'are not neglected. . The only possible, drawback will be the assumption of a, special privilege by one or more who are acting in-the dual'capacity of worker and shareholder. However, we opine that the common "sense of the majority .will frown down any such notions on the part of* those who attempt, to arrogate to them-' selves more authority than is justiciable. ' ' , ■.**.. Mr.R.G.Duggan is,an-old resident in the Pass, and has built up" for himself a splendid reputation ..as'a yworker at the" face, as a pit-boss in charge of property, andcomes with all of those qualifications so important in the exploitation of a'mining* proposition—a thorough knowledge "of gettips'out*-coal, andean experience of "roars in tho handling of men, which are essentials in-the success of any like..undertaking- ,y f. "' ' ' ''. ■ Again we find tliat.the system of voting is more favorable to the small investors'than to the holder of a largo amount .of stock'as the number of votes assigned over ten Is in decreasing ratio to tho number' of the shares held. *. ' Tho fncf that this is capitalized on a fair valuation and that tho usual proceduro of floating a company—the terra' floating Is peculiarly applicable to many of the concerns thnt-nro put before tho investing public, largely composed of sufficient air to carry a Zeppelin war buloon and wlth.'sub- stnnco much of a microscopic chnrncter—In the Eureka this has beon avoided'and tho figure, $75,000, speaks for itself and tho profits bolng based on nn actual, not a fictitious value, wHl enable somo who' are not. acquainted with Iho methods of IiIkIi finnnco to renllzo thnt some of the cotnpnnlos* who, whon thoy nro nbout, to renew n contract with tliolr mon, pload thoir inability to grunt an IncrenHo.'nro male- lngthelr argument bnsod on falsepro- mlsos nnd thnt, in llou, of not making profit on the nmount. of renl money Ii.ivoslod, they nro getting splendid returns, If tho actual vnluo of n property bo $100,000 nnd It is capitalized nt 1,000,000 nnd shares sbld nt ton cts, and n dividend, of J!Vj doclarod on lho .par value of one dollar, what Is the real profit? Thin conl Is llgnlto itnd tho facilities of mlnhiff at Tnbor aro first cIiihs— shipping too Is a simple matter. There IhMiIh to be nmnlloimd, howovor, nnd Mint Is the demand Is not yot for tho entire yonr nnd so thoro nro periods of Idleness yot with tho devolopinontn' tlmt HPctlon, which, ns ovoryliody ItnowH, Ih going npneo, It Is only n quoHtlon of n Bhort tlmo that tho demand will he much fu oxt'PflH of whnt It Ih nt Iho pi'i'H'int, lu conclusion wo mny say Mint lo thoso who nrn looking for n Rood In- vent mont. with n Hplondld prospect, wo cun rcconinieiul thorn to look Into liiin one, It Ih not much of nn oxpi-iiH-' In iiinlu* nil |iii|iilrloH nnd In liiin Iiiih ii di-cldeil ndvnntliKo over Uioho Im-iiuH- fully di'McrlliPd vontiiroH h Hun tod In llm Knr-nfM.niid of Hiilubow Hn>8. Totnl fund available $4798,-34 PIuh nccrnltm IntoroHt which iy vnrln- ble. WldoivH nnd oipliaim .on Mm fund nt proueiit : Mrs. Holit, Lnmli, Kornlc* $8.00 Mrs. P/iul Pet nm, Fernio 8.00 Mrn. Knlo Italnyll, Pernio....;. 8.00 2 Mnttos children, llonmer 0.00 Mr». Jnrnou Mltcholl. Fornio.... 8.00 Mr8. John Londk'Wtor, Shore ncroa B. C 11.00 Mm, Angui* Robertson, Bhorc- neri-n, II. (! fc.OU Mm. Maa-Rlo Muir, Sand Couloo . .VHi'iU.im i 2t\M Mm. Wm, Morris. Park-shun**, Pa , 8.00 2 Jonon children, Hhymimy, Mon. Hnalund ft.00 Mr*. NpIIIo Ffllrfull, Sand Coulee, Montana ....14.00 Mm, Kll*»bf«lh HovJin, Vomit...MM 3 Angels chlldron In homo at In tlm right linud corner Ik hciohh- oil knlfo nnd nnw, In tlio loft n (tohhpiI knlfo nnd ulopl, nl Mm lower right n (tohhpiI knlfo nnd Htool, whilo In tlm oppoHlto cornor n biitchcr'H block Ih well drawn, up olther sldo mnplu len- voh nrn tiiRtofully nrrnmwd nnd In Mm contro nt tlm Imnd Ih n llfollko Hlmtch Iconipotltlon with otitHldn flrrnn ut' i* r,y,.L-'ti JlC.ni, Tho following Blgnnlliro-s nro Hlgimd hh piuMoH to tho loMlmnnlnl In qin's- Mon, llnrry Oould, .Fornio \V. K. Wiirrfii Wrnin iJnnmu Millor, Fornio J, McMnstor, Fornio Adnm llunifl, Fornio JnnmH IlnrMoy, Fornio V, Denison, Fornio Hurry Wilnior, Fornio F. J. rin-ker, Fornio Herman Moyor, Fernio . Thomna Wllllnmnon, Plnclior Crook VV. A. Mnrtin, Frnnk Thomas Ulrt, Crouton flcrt I^ino, Moylo Arthur Ilnrvwy, Ho«mor , O. t*. Doyle, Uthbrldmo W. B. NcwInK, Ww Ml-rhol Jnmoi Wade, Corbin W. 1.po, Mcl-ood Fred McDonald, Crnnbrook. The Male Voice" "Party's concert is billed for the 24th.,,.";: Further particulars in our next;", isgue. The Fax Concert- Company, which comes well recommended, will appear in the Fernie operajiouse on the'21st. Tke films at the Fernie are excellent and the Roosevelt pictures no doubt will draw a large crowd to see these photographs of the'Mighty Nimrod. Andrew W, Baxter-is once again in town in connection'with his classes In tho different engineering, studies and reports increasing applications for tuition. ■ y" Charles Garner, International Board Member of District* 1 g has been called to* attend a special meeting of the International to be held in Indianapolis on the. 16th. .if.} The representatives at K. P. Grand Lodge of B. C, at'present*in session In Vancouver from Fernie Lodge No. 31 are John L. Gates,and Jacob Fleishman, while Crow's Nest Temple No. 1,6 Pythian Sisters, the ladies auxiliary of the same order, has. its interests ably looked after by-Mrs.VTom Beck. Fire Chief McDougall has condemned "the will of th'e„K. P. building,.*the work of the Fernie Construction Company, but we understand that the necessary "strengthening-will be affected in the near future by'the building of a reinforced addition'up the side bf the building.' ■',,:' Thomas Barton, brother of Geo. Barton, proprietor of-the-Empress Transfer, company is daily expected to reach Fernie from th' owd- country. • We understand that he .is- a photographic artist of ability. It is-'reported that he 'probably,,will take a": position in J. F. Spalding's studio. ■'- We have been under the impression tha.tiorie of our'strongest financial institutions .was of "Scottish origin, but on' Friday morning coming up Victoria avenue we hadlqcular demonstration that it had at lealt temporally become an English "one, as wo read in letter of" gold' "Bariic.df amilton." '" -■ ' ,«> . & ,- We were afraid that .our daily runaway -was net coming .tiff on scheduled lime, when word as brought-in that a ■stoed~as~se©u—going^likeTa'"Derbyriav*r orite down the street'Ivhereat we felt relieved, and yet some day there will be a'Very serious accident as a result of the neglect to properly secure the wayward equine..,../. *7 A. .\f. Jnll, provincial' poultry expert, who is making a tour throughout the province lecturing on ' the various, questions of interest to chicken raisers, delivered a very- interesting is- course on the Ilth at Creston, and it is expected thnt he will visit Fornio hi llie'iiear future when,it Is hoped Mint, all who are interested will mnko a special effort to hoar lilm. Vi Somo of the subscribers to "The Western Clarion" may "wonder why Ihey did not receive the last Issue, The trouble Is Mint tlioy woro all handled In ono bundle to Thomas Wrny, whose namo was on tho outor wrapper, and ho, thinking that they wero for propaganda purposes, handed thom nround, fulling to notico"tho littlo yellow slips until lie had glvon several copies nwny. The Socialists of Pernio ought to present a vote* of thnnl-s lo ,A, 10. Watts for his differentiation of thom from the "rusidiini of Hocloly," and as tlio unnruhlst Ih a non-oxlsteiit entity In this locality thoso who aro not Socialists according to this dictum "of tho Wattsburg 'wnrrlor" are coniprolmnded In Mm othor body. "And a heavy dragoon Is Mm res-l-dum."— Gllbort-Sulllvnii. A I.ocnl of the U. M. W, wuh formed in Wostvlllo on Saturday night when somo 100-125 mombors drawn from tlio Drummond, Acndln- Allnn Shafts, etc. Tlio following offlciom woro elected: Pron. Wvllt Sutherland; vlno-proH- Idont, John M, Hrown; Hoerqlnry, Thos McISwoii, (Th hoii), TrwiHuror, Gilbert Hoy, MeHHi'H. McCuIIoiirIi nnd Burn- nby woro proHont nnd loft Monday- morning for HprliiRhlll. * " , Dominion Po»t. office Inspector 1). A. Ilruco Ih ninkliig nn official vlHlt to MiIh dlmrlct, nnd wlilUi In Fornio Iiiih been InvoHtlgntlng llm inutlorH of Jo- ciitloim for drop Id tor boxen nnd llio nppoliitinonlii of Htntnii ycudoi-H, lilt* rccoinmiindiitloiiH lu'iiriuK upon thoim nro to bo Htihmlllod io Oltawn for npprovnl nnd (lie drpnitim-nt will then tiilti' hu.li notion nH tliey.doom ndvln- iiblc, and wo wenl confldnnt. Mint Mm cltl/.i'hH will work togi'Mmr In lho nd- viiciicy of Mioho much imodod nnd con- vonlont ImprovoniciitH Mm powcrw Mint In* will ntt< .id to Miidr omly Instullii- Mon. Pon't forgot im you wnlk down Vic- liu'ln civontio, ntul what. Ih moro lm- l-inrlirn) tm r,\nr, in <i"ill' ijn«.j\ (|,|" "■,■1.1 known lioulnvhrd, to look Into Mm windowH of A, VV. IlleiiHiloll, Mm I'n I UNCALLED FOR ATTACK Fernie Branded as Unfit Place to Live in-- Anarchy Rules ; The Nelson NeA*s of May 10t,h contains a two column write up of the most interesting case of the Assizes. Slater vs Watts, enabling the public to be,, treated to another ebullition (emphasis on the second syllable) from Mr. Albert Edward Watts, that if its circulation were likely to be con-' fined to the province,, of British Columbia, we would "pass it by like idle wind," deeming it absolutely needless in view of the reputation already ob- tained'by this militant mill-owner'and our only reason foi- making comment is to obviate the possibility of those who do not know him taking his latest, characterization of lhe people, of Fernie au serieux. ,- - First let us examine the individuality of this notoriety seeking gentleman. He is quite an old timer in British Columbia, having been connected with various enterprises' in different parts of the province, in the Big Bend, north of Revelstoke, at Proctor at the mouth of the "Kootenay river, and at present is'the creator of ^Wattsburg about S miles west df Cranbrook. One'* niay regard him as the"Poo-Bah of this, corner of the Flowery Kingdom frans** planted into "White.^B; C'.and Tokio Secundus would-bet-much more appropriate as the citizens of the land of the Rising Sun are.by'"-far the most numerous among the employees of this member of'the Legion-of Frontiersmen. " He it was also that challenged Sir "Wilfrid Laurier to subscribe a sum of $5000, he to give a like sum for the purpose of establislii'ng_aJ_nd_fa ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ 137 LIVES LOST ♦ ♦ . ' ♦ ♦ Terrible colliery disaster is ♦ ♦ reported from Whitehaven,' ♦ ♦ Cumberland, in which 137 lost' ♦ ♦ their lives, but four escap- ♦ ♦ ing. " , ♦ ♦ Endeavored to get more de- ♦, ♦ finite details but without sue- ♦ ♦ cess. . ♦ <■> « ♦■♦ ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ ♦ ♦ tiations are on with one of the recognized New York producers who will stage all plays for Mr. Healy, thereby Insuring perfection in every detail. The mistake of retaining people,who have outlived their usefulness will also be avoided, as lt is a notorious fact that performers seen too often become stale. Mr., Ilealy kept, the San Francisco Opera Company on the road for over, four years, a record not even approached by any other travelling musical organization. NEW ROYAL HOTEL The Royal Hotel, under the management of that well known nnd highly respected Boniface John Podbielaucik, is fast nearing completion. .The bar,is ready to meet the wants of its numerous patrons in a manner that will suit tho most fastidious tastes: The furniture for the rooms .will soon be installed and as they are all light, and airy, when completely fitted up, Fernie can boast, of another nddltion to her excellently appointed caravanseries. There are 30 rooms in all Including a large parlor and the other necessary adjuncts of.,an up-to-date hotel, tbe building being' lighted by electricity throughout,"and adequate -fire escapes are provided both in front and rear of building. - ■*", BAPTISTS WESTERN CANADA PRE8SED STONE _ CONCRETE SEWER PIPE CO. Wo nro, imlooil, plmiHOd to roport Mint ihta Ineii rnncfrn titlo* Vncn llllR huccodiUmI Iii liiinlUm Mio coutnui ror Mm milking of about twenty MioiiHniut i nco Drug Htoro, nnd wo tho splendid foot af Bowor pipe In lm tipo-l hy Mn-'dlnplny of Mm Intornmlonal Corn-.v municipality, ! pondi'im.*- i-rlionlti which In under Mm Wo nro Informed by Mm mnnnRor,jmii'mlMon of tliolr Iocnl roproHontn- xi„ xymi... \t titr-t.r.., .j.i i j. ;•.;.!.'.'■!. , '.',,.; ". !' . ■ .^..'.'.u I., -'. will Ik- started just iih hoou iih the nd-'illvlHlou Hiipti'liiti>iidi>iii, W, II. Coul dltlonnl inn.-hlimry, now on routo a. it^r of Vnniouvcr, 11. C, ThlH cxhl- rlvon, nnd which Hhould Uo imro In n bit Ion will be on for sovornl dnyH and vory Hhort Mnm. Hpcclnl niti's ciui.lio obtained. Tho Hceii-t of HiiicchH In thin IndiiH- Hnrt Woodlioimc of Mm 1,-,-dKor Htnff try llko nllir-n*, Hoh lu iho ntrlctuMi nt- hnd tlm mlHfnituiio lo Inflict n very lonMon' In nil Mm flolnlln, nnd Mils run nnvoro rot mi UN lint op by wfoppfn-r ho only obtnliiiil when tho vnrlniim In--on a brokon boiili* whilo practicing for dlvldunlfl cmiiloyrd onch lookln*/ nftoi-'lhi' Uniclinll K'hih. The T.-'dtrf-r flrnl hl« fi-pnrnto iimk, Is Imbiiod with f-H-'iiId torpH wen- .-tilrkly miiMcrcd, and prll'do-corp* nnd In |IiIh rospont we lluleu A18, 112.", In Mm lied CroHH prosecute those- who were, guilty of corrupt practices'nt elections. That Fernie is not full of Socialists'is regretted by those who are,disciples of Karl Marx, but "'for the edification of this Sii*-.Oracle would state Mint-there is a vast difference between the Soc ialist and the ""Anarchist, and,.to illustrate this moro conclusively regard the acts'of Mr. Watts as a concrete expression of Anarchy, vide an English dictionary lo which we referred: Anarchy, n. Complete confusion, disordered' condition. __ Anarchist, n. One who disregards all law., or considers himself above • tho law. . , ' * The net for wliich ho has been brought bt-foi-o tho Nelson Assly.es is In Itself a corroboration of this. A bby aged 17 Is charged with having spoken disrespectfully of n young girl, which was doomed sufficient for Mr. Watls'loregard him ns n crlmlnnl. That the usual procedure should bo followed does not. meet, with tho npprovnl of tho Czar of Wntl.slmrg, who proceeds to oonslltulo himself not only magistrate but executioner ns well nnd by such hlgh-hniidod tactics cnn bo Justly leniiod a return lo iikiimviillKin thnl hns no plnco In present day exemplifications of Mio laws decrees, We havo Interviewed the senior member of lho firm of I-fckHli-ln &, Me- Taggnrt and ho stales that If tho roport of The Dally Nows bo correct to the effect that lm and .loHcpli liynn of Cranbrook concocted a couHiilrimy, that lm has no Imsltatlon whnt ever In Htatlug that Mr. Walts hns ooniniliti>(I perjury nnd Mint hIMiourIi no BtopH will bo taken In'the mattor at prom-m, pn*' forrlng to wnlt until n Inter dnte when tho wholo inattor will lw litid beforo otlmi'H for thoir coiiHldorntloii, Mr. F-rltHloln dnrm not \m\w In <tn- phntlcnlly iihhi'I'Miib Mint nn lingiiiirdi'd lODRIIO Htlcll IIH fiOOini* tO POHHCHH Ml". WntlH Hhould lm bridled If Hh owner i« iinnlilo to do ho ovon In r-iiHoii wln>ro IiIh ovldoncc Ik being glvon under Mm Hiinetlty of un oath. Wo hnvo been perinlttc-d to -•xiunliie Mm UnoliH of lho firm mentioned, mid find Mint n MihHiiiiUliil ciihIi piiyment Ih entered In the ciihIi book nnd Mm lodger hefoi'n the writ wiih IhhiioiI, tIiiih proving eoiicliilvi'ly Mini Mm Hlrlcd'Hl etlilcH of the'legal prnfoHHlon were compiled with, nml In addition tlnu-io were Hliown llll eiiti'y Hhowlng the ic i'ul|ii nl a Inier date of mill mure money being pnld liy tlm ellent'H fn- (hor, It Ih iiiidei'Htond thai an nppenl will bn taken from the judgment of Mu- Lord (Ihluf J.iihMco, and until tlm nun- i,:| in 1111,111/ llln|H)M.-ll wo would u.-th Mint the j.ublW' .■■HH/,;"** J;j..V,.'..'j.,' ,.„,] wo Hhnll, conformably lo newspaper oMiIch, refrain from comment when Kill) jiiilice. SETTLEMENT REACHED AT FRANK Concessions Gained by The Men-Resume Work at Once The, Frank strike is over. This dispute which "hns meant a cessation' of work iu tho properties of the Canadian Coal and Coke Company Consolidated for the past six weeks was ended .by an amicable adjustment' on Wednesday morning whereat everybody is greatly pleased. '^ The Investigation Board appointed met on Monday at _0 a.m. in the" Miners Jiall at Frank. ' Mr. I. S. G. Van Wart of'Calgary officiated as the chairman, with Mr. Colin Maeleod looking after Dw interests of the Company.' and ciem Stubbs championing the cause of the strikers. After a brief session it was arranged lo bring the several contending parties together with a view io (he making of an agreement without the matter being, submitted to the Board. At 2 o'clock the general manager of the Company, Mr. A. Mullor, accompanied by Mr. Joseph Emerson, the Superintendent and Mr. Tomkins, the secrelaYy-treasurer, met President W. ' U. Powell, Sec. Carter, Int.. Board Member Garner, all officials ofthe TJ. M. W. of.A'., together with D. Stein, G. NMcol, A. Coutts. J. Anderson,' J. Mitchell, W. Carrutliers, F. Demous- tieg and Paul Lepinoy, the local scale committee, and at which thc chairman of the board was present, but failing* at this time to reach mutually satisfactory conclusions it was decided to ad- Laying, of New. Corner Stone Next Week AVork on the,new Baptist church at tho corner of Howlimd Ave. and Jnffc ray street has been progressing, very favorably, nnd Uio interesting ceremony of' laying tho cornor stone will bo marked next Thursday, May 1 ft tli. The .service in pommel lon wllh this event will begin at G o'clock p.m., and will consist. In part, of singing, scripture rending, prayer, addresses by Mayor Herchmer, Revs, Grant., Hull and Wnllon nnd Cnptnin Holland of Mie Salvation Army. To Mrs. .1. It. Jjourn amrmbet again on Tuesday. '■" The Tuesday' morning meeting, at which all the parties mentioned were in attendance resulted after consider- - able discussion in arriving at the dc: sired, end'of all concerned**—tho -conclusion of the strike- On the Wednesday moi-nliig tlie pro-,, posed agreement was placed before ■ the men for their consideration, "by whom it was accepted. The basis of,ihe settlement was ! practically iho old iigreoinoul conse* iqimnlly tlm Company's demands Woro j alPsot aside Fifty cents (GO cents) '■ 'a Ion lo be paid on lho pillars, whlclr | means that there shall bo no differ- jonlinl. also n complete recognition of j thc li. M. Vv, A. Iu Mm shaft minus, ■ •tlniH mnklng It n i.oinplelf- union i-nnip * with Uio distinct" understanding thai, ■ every mnn returns to his job. Tho •contincl is for one year from March jHlst, henco expires on Mnrch 31, 1011. M the conclusion of Mm nogotlntiotiH McEwing will full'Uio honor ol'-offic-, j,,.. van Wnn mndo n short address, latlng nt lhe formnl laying of tlio cor-1 oxjirossiiifjr himself 'na .highly plonsod ner utoim, she being-ono of the first i wHh Mm result and must compliment" mc-mhois of the Baptist ilunomlnatloii ; both purl Ioh to Mm controversy on tho In MiIh city, ^ | conciliatory manner In which tho var- Immediately nftor the complellon of ■ tons points In dlsputo hnd boon distills Horvlco Ihe Ladles Aid of the' cusse-l, Hinting Mint If Milr. spirit pro- church are planning n Hplondld supper v'ullcd the duties of ohnlrniiiu were to be served In the toinpornry building n plcnsi-.nl task and Mm outcome moro In*lho roiir of tlm now Htructiiro, i-n , rondlly arrived ut, Jaffray street, Kxteiislvo arrange-' As a proof of Mio evident desire of inoniH nro well In hnnd for u splendid i nil Involved to nld jointly In dlnpolllni? repiiEt, to,which tho public are Invlt- tho mnnku uf titrlfo nnd roHUino lliolr ed, A chnrgo of HO coiiIh will bo hpvc-tiiI labors with the bent of feeling mndo, a Hinoker was given on Thursday ev- The now odlflee, when completed, ■ ening nt the Mliiern hull, nt which will bo n decided acipilHlMon to tlm both President Powell and ,Mimager many flno buildings of the city, llio Midler woro present, building commlltiio having paid ftpec- Hong, ntory nml liquid refrcHlinn.-iils Ini ntiPtitlo*n to doHlivn for exterior up-' In tin- slmpe of bi-cr, ns wll im n pk-n- imarnnco iih \*/oll iih comfort nnd con-itlfnl Hiipply of clgnrH formed a eoniblii- veiileneo of intorlor flxttiroH, Km-! ut Ion Mint achieved the denlmlilo oh- riiiieo will lm mndo from tho corner, Ject of nuiKIng gonliillty and convivial- nbovo which Hhph Mm tower, The put- ■ Ity reign liiipretne, Mvorybody went pit, bnptlHtry und choir loft will be j home snMHi'led Mint Ihey lind certnlnly In Mm contro nt Mm front, u Hpecii-I . enjoynl Mh-ihwUi-ii inynlly nml Mint iilrovf being built for Mint purpowe, *| from now on the whole enmniiinliy nt All pohhIIiIo luiHlo In lielng Hindu to; Frank cnn feel imhiirod nf nn ern of eomidote tho bnlldlnjt, mid gratify Ing *' pronperlly. HiirceHH Ih being met with In the unit-1 ■"—*——,u,*,,~" *—•-* ler of procuring Mm hIiu-wii of wnr j jlM „., Wt. ^„ „, |„.,,HH w„ |„.,i K|V(tM to complete Mm Hirneliirn, !,|„. ,.,.M,in -,-■ n,,-. c„n| *j',.,„.|, i-xiunln- Pastor Hpldidl nud his tiMHodaieH In ;,-,•.■-,„„ |j,.i«l by Dr. Iloniiell; .1. Tlmiu- Mi.- wink nre to be coiigntiiiliited on ,m,M| ■•. ,|, Hiiwer, Uolieii Lowe, ,1-m IN THF SHO\A* ntlO'Mr'?'; can conipllnietit Mr. Dickon on Iih buslni'HH acumen In croatlng MiIh feel- luff nmong bin omployem* by paying IjooVi, to-ecthcr *iMi a laruo junortineiit of rurbollr, '/amltul,, i'ukh nnd nwk- wnrdnoHB wm1 lirnrMced upon tho tin- thcril arrordlriR lo their rcnpooDvo vol- ,ttnUtuhU> xlcDtu. Hiivpy lo «tmo Je- tw* to Dw rttntrtttny ro-y-irrflp-is o'f flic'hat n *t**e:ir i-onr.fKn'lon nn<t ta iur** union Hiulc, thU being hin minimum bn»li» of pny. ]| tiobblln-K on tlm road to recovery, P. S. No floworn. Mm Hplondld progn'-HH they ore making. — at*, — *' FOOTBALL Till! following have been Milcrled lo defend l-'oinle'H foloi'H on Hlillll'illiy. nml while hh it mailer of courtesy we urge upon nil to shout for iho vIhIMuk M'.ilii Kie i- in <t wiilie, leiin-Illliei' Ilie vi :n i !■■ df Mi, liln, :>!u) n'JJh* u. • , flnnl I. Tlumker. HiicIih: .1. Holilll. .1. Wnrdrop. Left Iiiiil: .1. Minming, ItlKht hnlf; Hen i-linlth. oiiul.!.' rklit: ,1, lt>nl>ridge, Oil! Ullle l.i'll : A, '1 lldllllKII, IiihIiIo left; It. Thornion. liiHlde Ulght: W. Thornton. ("outi n foruiird: S. Judgo IIohoi'v<>h: Adiitiron, I'ouehle nnd Guild. LliiPHinnit: GeoiK<- I'uiimll, It fx i :-i()i t led thnl 111 < - uiniih ni referee will Uo well ntteiidid to by Patrick LyoiiH, lis per cent; Win. Hlmiiflold, T, Muiwi'ii, lulin t'h'ttti, lioln-it John ."Oil nnd .lllllieil .Mit'lllliiili.'ll, "0 per * ('in; Itolh-n Dnlihon nml II. Mjiinl, 7Ti per ceii]; Dudley, Mlilu-I, Alec, IluiH'h, M tier cent: ll, Ciiiiiii'ld mul John Ciiul'lelil M per cent. Frank W, lletily, miinnger of Mm Hun Fnuit'lHco Gpern (.onipnny, lin« talten ofTlcori nt l*"'17 Trlliiiiif HitlldliiK. Oil- cngo, HI, Mr. Ilojily hnH glvon Cnn- iid.t the liPdi lino of I'lilertnliitnent ev*- * I" Off'l- d ill tht.-l ;it:Uli)lt, Hi! pidliei I- ed Mm fliHt big tniiHlcal hIiowh and It w'.iw iii Fi'■■» '''illc|»ni(on tlntt tii.111*, of MuUilw, K»i|. Ti., ni»'«e'l I* In the lnifi* i.ii.li'in prodiatiH Hem em- |i-\('i-ltciil coiiililioii niiil in Mill nl the. iHKiirloM lo took MiIh field over, ll Is. Minm old upot near the f'.. N. vpur, m> Mr. lle.il-,* iMentiori to pivhcut hhx- , n-iiio -along ami tn lnw,your lndy fi lend Imlf iiuihI on nil the litiHiliiurH flylni? ernl big offerliiK* In tho Inum-dlnt-" )"iut' Iuiirb. and t-ntliunliiiiin, n* Mny It. Ki>v<vriitiii'iit tuiddinun nppinprinti-ly future nnd khIUIiir Mm fuel Mint it U me nil peifecijy welronm. ' dwotMPd. tun ihe inosi tnrr, cily dr-M**- inuKjKslble to give properly tlm num-1 I'. M. I'l-uano reiin-tntier thin .ill don-: nt-A wiiulov, lis Mint nf the Trlus-Wood Uxii uf .iliiiJ..- *>\Mh i.o uUfitiiittil liiot,,ileum uic wemom-*' nmt you mn Ret n .fn. In which the bbndlng of the roynl KeflHon, villi do not moro thnn thrn-,i IIukIic* receipt for nil you pay—a non-'] purplw nnd Mm nombre Wnck nro In and jKuiiilbly only ono ploco. Noko-I'IhI nnnlo. icorrect proporllona. FOOTBALL ,'.. ,,.*.,.,. , , ( ,., i,, ,n,, nil) for Me iii;: ..'.In piiinle ih iind as Mm idevoleeH of the i'twi'or mitiie may de. iJilfe lo lillOW Where tliey ■/•(HI M'n the | bent dlHplh) we lune not Die sIlKlltent lli-Hlt nt loll Iti rer ntiuiVciiitlii" iliern tn hee M.e nnilcji t,i I im rn nnd we idii iiMKiire ihem Mini they will hco Mm fluent, f.iHtcKt nnd bent Kiuim of tho Hcnson. Here lire the I.eliRlie flMut'CH for ;ihe I lib: Penile vn Hosmer nt l-'ernle. (mil fn ill vh Mti-hcl m Coal Creek HelleMie x* rolirnnn nt llellevne Viiutnin uilmii-M nl resiiei't ir> Mte itifiimiy of the lute KIiik I'dwnrd nrn r.ntlii-.'ilile hhjuihI tin- town: flfiR-i al. PAGE TWO THE DISTRICT LEDGER, FERNlE, B. C. MAY 14,1910 - 45 Steam-Heated Roon ' " >.„*.'- \..'i^-i-'-*' '" '•-' SOCIALIST WON'T PAY POLL TAX Expert Powder Mixer Will Serve Six Months, He Says, for Principle If Necessary GRAFTON, 111, May. 10—J. J. Keon, a Socialist of this city, is in the city jail, having the time of his life, so he says, because he is forcing tho city to , spend $125 to punish him for failure ' to pay a poll tax of $1.50. Keon is employed at the powder mills here, ■where he is an expert powder mixer, . earning $4,50 a day. He says that hii finds nothing in the state law that can make a poll tax legal, so he insists that the city keep him in jail for six' o months', which is the longest term possible for' his "offense." He believes that" it may make the city tired ot forcing its male population to pay a poll tax. At first it was arranged that the prisoner should be served with fifty- cent meals, purchased' at a wholesale rate of thirty-three cents from a local ■■ hotel. But in order to tempt him to pay his tax the jailer cut' theprice Tuesday to twenty cents. "I'll be positively fat'in six months," predicted the lanky Socialist as he stowed away his first twenty cent meal, consisting of bread and butter, steak and hot coffee. Three such meals are served to him every day.' ' The mayor, in. order , to try and weaken Koen's' contumacy,,notified Iiim that he would have to pay for, his own meals, and defray the expenses of his incarceration. "That's unconstitutional!" shouted the prisoner. "Under the law'the municipality is compelled to pay for the food and for the lodging of * the prisoners—" ' "You're right," agreed the mayor, .wearily. "We're up against it. But I guess we can put you to work," lie ■hazarded. ~ "That's unconstitutional too!" said the ° prisoner * jovially. ■ "Under the law—" ' '■ ' . "Oh, all right, all right," was the mayor's weak response as he mopped his brow. "Just take it easy, smoke all you please, read when' you like, sleep well at night and don't let our worries trouble you.'*' "Not in the least," replied Koen with a grin. - "You're losing $4.50 a day while you are in jail," pleaded the mayor. "In six months that will amount to about $800." . "Mouey is nothing to me when compared to a principle,", replied Koen. "And let's see what I am costing the city. Meals, 180 days at sixty, cents a day, $108; night watchman $5; chicken fence wire, 2$; miscellaneous $10. Total $125. The entire "poll taxes for the year are only $325. Total blocks of concrete pavement lost to Grafton through my imprisonment— "Don't rub it -in," '■ "pleaded the Mayor, departing in distress. Fielding! and that. bounties oh steel have greatly advanced the considerations of the Dominion'Coal and Steel Company, these bounties haying been given at the instance of the Minister of Finance, this gift, assumes the aspect of a business proposition. The whole question. therefore, will be discussed in parliament "tomorrow on the house being moved into supply.- It, is understood that C,' Boyce of West' Algoma will open the debate on the question, THE CAUSE OF REVOLUTION ° HOW. ABOUT THIS? Largest Contributors- to Purse Were Government Bankers and the Dominion Coal and Steel Co. OTTAWA, May 1—When Hon. W. S. Fielding received his gift-of $120,000 the other day there was - fairly general assent. amongst Conservatives and Liberals alike that the donation was proper to a!'public'man who, while devoting his energies to public business, had neglected to provide for his future, and with the danger that with a change in government he would find himself in poverty. - The complexion of the case has changed. -, however. . It has become known here, that *,the largest contributors .to the Fielding purse' were the Bank of Montreal and the Dominion Coal and Steel Company. It was said that the contribution of the Bank of Montreal alone amounted to $25,000. When it is remembered.,that the Bank of Montreal is the government's' banker, with intimate knowledge* of Mr. The times of that superstition which attribute revolutions to the'ill-will,of a few agitators have long passed away. Everyone? knows nowadays that whenever there is a revolutionary con-' vulsion, there must be some social want in the background, which is prevented by outworn institutions from "satisfying itself. ,The want may not yet be felt as strongly, as generally, as might insure immediate success; but every attempt at .forcible repression •will only bring it forth "stronger and stronger until it bursts its fetters.— Karl'Marx..-.,_' ■■ ' ■ Hindus in British Columbia are demanding the franchise. -, * * * Since 1896 the cost of living has increased 44 per cent; the average Increase in the wages has been less than 20 per cent. Wherever the Increase ofTwages has been anywhere near, the Increased cost of the chief articles of food such increase has been secured through effective trade organ- zation. ' , . *"',*** Union men would never dream of permitting the employers to draft and write their by-laws and constitutions, Yet these same union men will walk to the poll on election day and voto for employers. to -write the laws of the land, the latter carrying with it all the powers of government. "What fools we mortals be." , • ■ 7 , the LABOR NOTES BY R. P. P. Most of the British-Columbia old- party politicians ..whose , pre-election cry was 'A'- White Canada,' "are employers of Oriental Labor.. The simplicity of the,wage worker'passes all understanding. \. ., *■',■* • ■'*„.*•* "...' ■ Some day'the!laboring people will rise from their' knees and stand* upon their feet like, men and demand instead''of playing humiliating role-of beggars. A beggar can arouse pity, in the breasts of some people, but * a beggar can never command respect.— * * * ». ■ Miners Magazine. ', *- - "■ " "" Consumption is a' disease of poverty. The abolition of,the latter will mean the disappearance of the former.- "Were half the; power that fills world with terror, , * . Were' half the wealth* besttowed- -on" camps and courts', - '•,.'■' Given to redeem the human mind from error, __ ,'-"'-.. , ° . There' were no need for arsenals or forts." ■■.,* : ;* ■• ' '.'■*,*-* " , Business Agent Jones of the Amalgamated'Association of "Carpenters aiid Joiners, Toronto, says the influx of carpenters "to the cities* of Canada, is fa .},-uater than r-ve-.the need will be th x siring. Ht a.u * t.'.:-.* thus far he-has received'over 200 transfers and travelling cards from English. members, . and. considering the number of those who apply to the United Brotherhood of Carpenters," arid the many who are not "union men at all, wood butchers will increase to such an extent ' that .before the season .is .over there will be two. men for one1.job.— P. Obermeyer in Hamilton Herald. * * .* Revs. R. Hughes and C. W. Hughes of Cranbrook/'. B. Ci',- after .a recent, shocking railway "accident- ori the Crow's. Nest line,* took their respective texts .'.'Who's to blame, God or the C. P. IL?" The former hit upon the," truth when,he said: "I look'upon the slaying of this man as a most serious sin against socloty. To talk about his time having come Is In my judgment, sheer nonsense, lie was full of life, strong amd healthy, with the rich blood of manhood surging through his t veins; tils proper course was-to live and not to die! God^. Almighty has nothing to do with this maiming and killing business. U'b a man's dolngB, not God's." A careful analysis however, of thc sermons in question reveals no suggestion of a remedy other than "peoplo must Interfere," says one, and "a ringing protest from the people as well as tho unions, a protest that will put an end to the skimping .of railway , equipment nnd guards against these, terrible accidents asserts the other. Not a word as to how It is tb be done, or the fundamental cause of It "all—tho profit system and corporate, ownership! , Yet the Socialists are sometimes accused of being impossibllists! Tho only organization of men on, God's green earth who know the cause and remedy for such sacrifices and evils and everlastingly endeavor fo secure the cooperation bf those directly interested' to help themselves by electing legislators who will make collectively owned property; operate; industry for the use, pleasure and satisfaction of human needs, rather than for profit for a few owners. Tbe preachers should get more practical and work for and vote for what they pray for. ' ' ' * * * - .. What's - the cause - of consumption ? Poor nourishment, foul air and overwork. ' Wipe out the tenement districts, ventilate the . mines and factories," shorten the hours of labor and you have solved the problem., We have abolished hog cholera but not consumption because it costs more to buy a hog, than afslaborer. Oiie third of all the children of the poor die prematurely" from, preventable diseases and grinder, nourishment.—Prof.' Nud- ney."7 - - **„.'' PROSPECTUS OF TEE EUREKA COAL COMPANY, LTD., TABER a . H s a a a a a a a a a a a a a H a iH a a a a a a President: Robert G. Duggan bf Taber. ' * . . Vice-President: W. E.^ Bullock,' Manager Domestic Coal Company of Tuber. Secrotary-Treasurer: B. Smith, councillor nnd'morchant of Taber. Managing, Director! Robert G. Du& gan, formerly Manager of tho Great. Western Coal Co., Tnbor Alta. Directors: A. I,. Mltcholl, Town Councillor, Tabpr; D. h..Millar, miner, Tabor; II. Duncombe, machinist; auditor, J, _. Krnmor, Agent C. P. R. A8SET8 A twenty-flvo year loaso of tho coal rights ot Soction Eight (8) in Township Ton (10) Range 10 (10) Wost of-, llm Fourth Meridian, In the Provlnco of Alborta; and Iho plant, machinery ' and workings situated on tho said . proporty, and surfaco rights sufflclont' for Mm operations of tho Company, CAPITALIZATION " Seventy-five Thousand Dollars dividend Into sovon hundred and fifty shnres ot Ono Hundred Dollars Each. Estimated Value of Plant,.Machinery and Lease Tlio OHtlmntod vnluo bf the prooont plnnt, machinery nnd workings Is Twonty-flvo Thousand Dollars, and of tho lonHo and good will of the business Ton Thousand Dollars. 1. Tho estimated cost of additional plnnt. and mnchlnory, 'trucks, otc, to incronuo tho output of tho mlno to Three Hundred tons por dny Is Forty Thousnnd DollniB iih sot out on pngo night. 2. Tlm OHtlmntod profits of tho mlno as cm titled by Mm practical rolncrn, whoso nnmos, nddrc'HHes and occupations nro subscribed shows a not profit of $n»0.00 por day. 3. Tlm lease of Mm aforesaid section eight, consists of n lonso ot tho coal rights for 640 acres of coal, tho nvor- itK« thickness bolng Miroo foot nnd ton Inches, nnd n conservative cstimnte ot Uw i.\i,xl iti.dt:iiilini Iba uM Ji*;*(b la 3,000,000 tons. 4. The conl mlno Is to bo operated with u vlnw to RlvInK practical minors nn opportunity to Invost a portion of their onrnlnirs In tlm concern, receiving therefrom thoir proportionate share of Mm actual profits. ■'! R, The conl from this mlno Is so woll known that Its quslltlos nood not bo enumerated. C. Tho directors nro authorised to commence business when $10,000 of tho capital Is subscribed and fZ-bOO Is paid up. 7. One hundred shares, of One Hundred Dollars each are' to be Issued to R. G. Duggan In part paymont of the purchase price of tho lease of section eight, and of tho plant and machinery in connection with tho workings thoro- bf, and the balance of tho purchase prlco being $25,000, Is to bo paid to the said R. G. Duggan In cash. 8. Tho ostlmatod amount of preliminary expenses is Flvo Hundred Dollars, 9. The amount Intended to be set aside for working cnpltal Is' Twolvo Thousand Five Hundred Dollars. 10. Tho Memorandum of Association of tho Company Is as follows: 1. Tho namo of tho Compnny is tho Eureka Coal Company, Limited. ■ 2. Tho head offico of tho company will bo at Tabor in'-.tho Provlnco of •Alborta. 3. Tho objocts ' for which tho company Is established aro: (a) To carry on tho.biiBlnoss of coal mining In tho Provlnco of Albertn. (b) To ncqulro by purclmso, lonso or otherwise, eoal mines, coal claims, leases of conl lands, nnd conl rights nnd real ostato and to'dispose of Mm samo by snlo or othorwlso, (c) To carry on tho business of mining and tho dovolopmnt. ot mines and tho production of mlnornln. ■I. Tho liability of tho mombors is specially limited undor Soction 03 of Mm Companies' Ordlnnnco. IS. Tho cnpltal of tho Compnny Is $70,000, dlvldod Into Sovon Hundred nnd Fifty Shares of $100 onch. 11. Tho lonso from tho Consolidated Coal Compnny to JI. G. Duggnn of tho snld conl rights, plant and machinery, Is dated tho 12th day ot April, 1010, and Is a loaso for twonty .Ivo yonrs from tho 12th dny of April, 1010, of tho said soction 8, township 10,'rango 10, Wost of tho Fourth Meridian In tho Provlnco of Alborta, In consideration ot tho sum ot Thlrt/ centB per ton upon aU Bcroonod coal mined hy tho lossco, and ton per cent, on we •»■-.■<• Vi'kc ol M uui iva] mined upon Mm said lands, which said rentals nro agreed to ho paid on lho flftconth day ot onch month; and thoro Is contained In tho snld lonso a provision Mint it shnll ho renewable for flvo years at tho ond of tho twenty-live year term, thoroln granted. Tho assignment of the said lease from It. G. Duggan lo tho Eureka Coo! Company Limited, Is dated tho 15th day of April, 1010, and Is a full assignment of all hit interest In lhe said, lenso in conBldornUon ot the payment to him of $25,000 In cash, and shares In the company to the value ,'of Ten Thousand Dollars. " .' 12 The qualifications of* director are that'he shall hold at least one share In tho capital of the company. 13. Tho following Is a copy of the estimate of .expenses in mining three hundred tons" of coal per day in the said mine, signed by practical, minors* acquainted with tho proporty, , Tabor, Alto., April !) 1010 We, the undersigned practical minors, certify that wo havo carefully examined tho schedulo written below, nnd that tho same is a caroful and conservative ostlmato of the profits that can bo obtained by working tho mino formerly oporoted by the Great Western Conl Compnny on Section 8, Township 10, Rango 10, West of tho Fourth Meridian,, adjoining tlio north boundary of the Town of Tnbor. * Estlmutod cost, of mining throo hun> drod tons por dny: Mining Mnchlno clittor $ 78.00 Loaders ".... ICO.00 Yardngo 42.00 Timber IB.00 Extra ynrdago and sotting tlmbor 18.00 Haulage S B S . H s s s s B H B B B B James Wylle -.. Lethbridge *W.-B." Bullock, manager Domestic Coal Co '. '. Taber Hopkins Evans Taber Dated at Taber this 9th day' of April,* 1910. * /The following is tho schedule refer-; red to ln Paragraph 2, Pago 1:* Spiir track ........ $4,000 Shaft comploto" 3,000 ■ Tipple comploto ',. . .■ -2,500 Sidings on both sides of shaft., 2,000 Cages and rope 1,000 Ono hundred mino cars' 5,000 Development 3000 foot ontry.... 3,000 Rails 1 car 1,500 Splkos, tlos and lumber 1,000 Two horses 300 Throo Ingersoll machines .... 900 Miners tools , 200 Incidentals 2,200 Working capital 12,900 Preliminary expenses COO Cagors nnd helpers .. 0.00 Pttshora • 6.00 Day Men: * Track layers 0,00 Othor help 15.00 Tipple Tlpplo 7.CO Day men ....*. 5.00 Dromon G.G0 Ilolstnion 3. CO Machinist 4,00 Blacksmith nnd helper 0.00 100.00 Management 20,00 Royalty , 90.00 Box enr loading 21,00 in, oo 1035.10 Tolnl Holllnn* nrico .. 076.00 030.10 Net dally profit $330.90 Namo Address WfOter ininscotnbe Tuber David L, Millar Taber Willinm McOlaro Tabor John Cooper Taber Thomas Smith1 Tabor Max Schutis Taber John Hutchlon Taber K, J, DuKRan Taber David Wilton Taber ' , $40,000 ' Present'Plant Surface; Double*.cylinder hoist ' Ropo and cage Throo loco typo boilers and fittings Ingorsoll-Sorgonnt compressor wllh circulating pumpunnd rocolvor Tlpplo weighing machlno Wagon scnlos Blacksmith shop and tools Hoist and tlpplo structuro BoIIor and onglno houses Offlco building nnd fittings Sato Wolgh offlco Boiler and smoko stack Water tank Underground Shnft with ladder way 18 ond 8 pound rails 47 mlno cars Flvo duplex pumps Fan and englno not Installed Four Ingorsoll coal cuttors com- fjixivo Vive homo!! it-mi hnrnennen Air pipes and fittings steam nnd wator pipes Six new Belta of car wheels 26 setts ot minors tools Sundries In storo Two thousand loel ontry and rooms Pipes on Burfnco Ralls, etc, on surfaco Twonty two working places In mlno Pillars Small fan and onglno Five machine buggies Dated at Taber this 16th day ot April 1910. lot and Cold Baths' y The King, Edward , Fernie's .*, Leading Commercial Hotel, The. Finest.Hotel in East. Kootenay J. L. GATES, Prop. .Victoria Ave. '7 7 Fernie, B. C - Fernie Livery Go. Draying ; Building & Excavating Livery Wood for Sale Sole Agents for Fernie Coal Prices moderate and satisfaction guaranteed F. G. White; Manager Rizzuto Bros. Proprietors A full line of shelf and .heavy Hard-; ware- in stock together with a*'.. ■ complete range of Stoves Furniture Department Our Furniture Department embraces the most unique and up-to-date lines. : Come'ih and have a look ": J. P. QUAIL FERNIE,JB._C. . . . = *. r _ r- T- Machines Co., Fernie, B. C. Why be without a Sewing Machine when you can get one for $3.00 a month? Needles and Oil always kept in stock Wm. BARTON, Agt. tooith of school) Pellatt Ave. THE DAWN OF AMBITION All the "self-made rich men of to-day learned early in their, youth the habit of saving their spare dollars and. cents. When they had saved a little they in-1 vested, it in education—in ..looking", up opportunities, away from home — or in making the" best .of the opportunities they found at home. But they saved their money to start with. It is the dawn of ambition in a young man's life when he brings his first dollar to the bank,: Any one wishing to purchase stock in the Company should communicate with the offices at Taber iisizn^ s s B s ES CmM s s s a s B B fS-% 'Ml?aDararararararaH__raHKDac, ftjBanl of Canada John Adair ' Manager Fernie Branch ORIGINAL IQC/I CHARTER lOOHc KENNEDY & MANGAN Lumber, Uafh, Shln&tAii, S*a«h. Doors House Trimming! ineke It eauy and Inexpunilvo for you to do comlderablo ot W« Hav« Them your own repairing. In endleaa variety. Como down and look then over. Tbey may ttve yea a •■agteatlon how to make that improvement you hav« been puttllng over, Won't coat aoythtnc to look at, you know. Phone 23 r.O.DoxSft aWOI at**l<*l VAtO, MtPMIIttON AVC* OF*****, ft.It. taWW, «_«NII mv«**. -■* :yitr*vT . THE DISTRICT LEDGER, FERNIE, B. C. MAY 14, 1910 •', PAGE THREE -'*■*.■ .- I -!'-,'• ' ^EIRST^^^NCERT » Iffiffi IN MICHEL *••*' * ifi. , vA" ,\ Pi " St. John'sAmbulance •'*■ Society Give Delightful and Instructive ^Entertainment f ? IS - h * Crahan's Hall was comfortably filled', on Saturday nighty by those. who ***' -^responded to the call,tor patron- 'riBt,'. Isued by the entertainment committee of the St. John's Ambulance, class of this town. The events v 'Jre ,- accorded, every sign of approval and 7the unanimous" verdict of all who,attended was that they had thoroughly -enjoyed * themselves, thus furnishing the best possible proof that those in charge had certainly performed their duty.-,, ' i --' . As was usual in practically all'gatherings in the Pass it was almost one hour,, after the scheduled time before the start was made, as the people have certainly got into the bad habit of -strolling in very leisurely after the, time specified; so chronic has this become that- it would be a surprise if any., function • commenced punctually. ..After the chairman had made his opening remarks outlining the aims and "objects of the meeting be'called upon .- ■ Mi\ A. Allan, whose vocal efforts earned for him a well merited recall, to which he responded by that old timer " -*,■ When his Day's Work Was Done," Miss Ethel Evans rendered a song in -a very pleasing .manner,, and possesses a sweet, though by no means a strong voice'; she sang the second song better than the first, having overcome her nervousness. The next number 'on the programme was greatly appre- cited by all the audience, but more particularly by those who were countrymen of .Burns, a bagpipe selection by Mr. Robert Parker Who in response : to the call of tho house, played "Robin Adair" most feelingly. Character "sketches by George,Finlayson made tho house shake with laughter. Un- ' fortunately the next number ,was to be by A. W. Baxter, who was unavoidably detained in Fernie, but he had an. excellent substitute in John T. Puckey, from Coal Creek, whose vocal abilities require no mention as they are well know to everybody. Dr. "Weldon, the resident physician, then . gave a short address on the advantage of people possessing the knowledge of - how to act in the case of emergency, pending the arrival of the Doctor. A Tman-may cut an artery, and the ability \\to stop the bleeding, simple as it is, .■-110L, Jnfrequently not, known. to those ~^whoigathe"r"rToundr~may—resuit~in~"the" '"death" of the victim. He'congratulate . 'eii'the manager..Mr.. James Ashworth, bn the great interest he had taken in encouraging these classes, and stated that whilst it was natural to suppose ■*■■ that .now the outdoor games attract- 7ed so much attention, still, that when the.Fall'came it would be an excellent . plan for everyone who could join to ■ do so, and that he would give his every possible assistance as he recog- . nlzed its importance in a camp where accidents are unavoidable aiid where the means of decreasing ** suffering should havo the support and assistance of all: . ' Tho local officials had also rendered every available 'assistance, and the man who, had given their time and study to these subjects wore to bo congratulated and it was lo be hoped that' their examplo would be followed by othors. . ' ' „ Tho next Item was a series ot demonstrations by two teams, ono from Coal'Crook, consisting of B, Caufield, John Caufield,™ Dudloy Michell and John Davey and from Michel; Ed. HoyeB, Tom Brace, II. S. Klrkborg and . Richard Lowe. '.'Tho various exorcises woro vory ' well executed and showod conclusively that considerable practice had been given to the different surgical dressings by the deft and accurate way In which thoy woro cffoctod. How to treat a man with a fractured thigh not only callod for a* thorough knowlodgo of anatomy of a practical character, but llkowlso demanded that tho most gontlo handling bo glvon tho pntlont ln ordor to transport him from the place of the accident to the hospital. , Carrying a man in a low place; binding upfor'a scalp, wound; bandgaging for a broken collar bone; artificial respiration, one team taking the Shafner method and the other the Sylvester,-the Fireman's lift,-etc. All these created great interest anions the spectators,' and It" is "to ] be hoped it may have the result of enthusing, addition to the membership. -- " " .Miss Ethel- Spruston ' charmed her listeners with a' very pretty melody, and when she was called upon again surpassed her first ..effort.. 7 The Coal Creek comedian, J: * T. X. Puckey, certainly showed his ability to amuse and the applause was so loud and vociferous that he had no.alternative but a make a further demonstration. William Ridley Is so well known to Michel audiences that it is enough to say that he was quite" up to,his usual excellent standard and the crowd recognised it by calling for another sample of sweetness which Bill; nothing loath, warbled in good style. The next number was the masterpiece of the evening, a violin solo by Alex. Almond, and the-magnificent execution of a very difficult operatic piece would have done credit to a professional player. The notes were absolutely' clear and the easy manner in whicli the passages were' made and the facility of expression left nothing to be desired. L.r , " The response was equally well rendered though there was not quite so much scope for an exhibition of the player's ability as in the first number. - " '".,.. , The accompanist at the piano, Mr. Bradshaw, certainly showed himself a quick sight reader, as many of the pieces he accompanied . were * done without*, any prior practice. ' A vote of thanks was called for from the audience ou behalf of those who had given their services. " Mr. James Ashworth, when making the motion spoke about the necessity for overy one ^obtaining "the knowledge the" St: John's classes • furnished arid hoped that in the future'mbre would interest themselves in the work of the association.. " .... : "'..,. ,.Mr. Shanks seconded, the-.motion, ioii©wing°"aiong "the_ifaies'of"tno~prev- lous speaker, iind the question being put the house showed.in no uncertain tones its appreciation.^- the entertainment provided^,. , * Ther meeting closed to the'strains of Mendelssohn's funeral march.' THE CANADIAN BANK OF COMMERCE l ■ ? * HEAD OFFICE TORONTO ESTABLISHED 1867 B. E. WALKER, President ALEXANDER LAIRD, Gen. Manager. Paid-up Capital $10,000,000 Reserve Fund - 6,000,000 Branches throughout Canada, and in United States and England COUNTRY BUSINESS ^^£Xto__ST±£; business. Sales notes will be cashed or taken for collection. FS A _[_TT1_(t RY MATT Accounts may be opened by mail and monies -mimimi _»1 1UA1U depositod or withdniwn in this way with equal facility. ,' L7A, S. DACK, Manager, Fernie. CHOICE CUTS Wo have all thc choice cuts in Beef, Pork Mutton and Veal, and can* supply, you with anything you require in,this line. Butter, Eggs and Cheese Our Butter, Eggs and Cheese are the * best oh the market and are sure to please 1 . f . Fresh Cured Hams and Bacon in Stock P. BURNS & CO., Limited - Phone No. .31 A NARROW ESCAPE According to a recent issue of the Creston Rovlow, we note that our old friend Pred G. Little, had a narrow escape from going to China by n continuance of his appointment as fire- warden. Fred no doubt was quite anxious _o find out what the Reform elements wero accomplishing as ho Is greatly Interested in tho Mongolian situation and a capable linguist In the tongue of tlio CanlonoBO,,, ** - THE VII \ Now in °ur ^ew Stand Another form of white slave traffic Is afforded In tho ship load Importations by Salvation Army and other "charity"' organizations, of thousands of domestic Borvants Into wostorn Cn- nadn, The profit mongers of course, trade on tho lure of a prospective marriage—a homo, It roBolvcB Itself into a buslnoBB proposition "Marry your help; It's cheapor oven than paying a wage.' Hitherto the goneral Impression provalled that mating and breeding, by owners wns carried on and applied only to live stock, Dut evidently tlto principle la to bo oxtonded to iho two-loggod variety. It may bo all right; but It looks rather coarso and vulgar to one who frequently honr-3 a donl about how "Soclnlism would dostroy tho homo." „ King Edward VII, born November 9. 1841,, was' the* eldest son and second child of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert of'Saxe Coburg Gotha. He,was married March 10 1863 to Alexandra, eldest daughter of King Christian IX of Denmark. ■, Six children were the fruit of this union, two dying, Duke, of Clarence and Prince Alexander. The surviving children are: Georgo Frederick, Prince of Wales, Duke of Cornwall and York and now King George. Princess Louise, who" married the DuKa of Fife. „' , . Process Victoria Alexandra. , Princess Maud Charlotte,-married to Prince Kni-1 of Denmark, who. when the partition of Norway and Sweden took plnco had the unique distinction of being "elected" King' of Norway by. a majority of'nbout 200,000, and assuming tho title of Kmg Haakon VII. An attempt was mado upon the lato King's lifo by a lad of about 15 nnmed Joan Slpldo at the Brussels' (Belgium) station' on the 4th of April 1900. No harm was done. The boy was found, to be mentally unsound. In the early days of his career some doubts .were freely expressed throughout Britain as to the mental qualifications of his Majesty and consequent fitness for the position of monarch, however his long preliminary training under the tutelago of some of the brightest minds In.Great Britain,completely dispelled any lingering misgivings shortly after he assumed the reins of office, and irrespective of political or national beliefs one is compelled to acknowledge that, comparatively speaking, he was the superior of any royal head in Europe in geniality, and general savolr falre. Tho, usual method of procedure whon dealing with the lives of monarchs is to bestow sickening panegyrics during their life time or immediately subsequent lo their demise and it Is only when they hnvo beon gathered to their fathers for somo tlmo that thoy are pnlnted In their truo colors. This is not just. We prefer to follow the old Latin quotation "De mortuis nil nisi bonum." .. . In corroboration, of the truth of this assertion it is only necessary to read the'fulsome flattering notices that are being printed on the new King George and his consort. This lady was scheduled to marry Duke Clarence who died and as the reigning King by virtue of hie brother's death, became heir presumptive, she married him about ono year later, proving conclusively that lt was a marriage of con- venance.' The present King has- not yet shown any remarkable capabilities and, about his only accomplishment of which he Is reported to be quite proud, Is his skill as a marksman. When their Majesties made the trip through Canada In .1905, while It was evident that the Queen was the.taller of tho two It was also recognized that sho was not a whit his inferior ln mental caliber. Tlmo alone will toll what tho reign of George V will bring forth but the history of this cognomen lt is hopod will bo different to that of those who heretofore have borne tho name ot Georgo In British history. The 41 Market Co Wholesale and Retail Butchers We beg to announce to our many customers that we have re- moved to our,new building across from King Edward Hotel "where we_wiirbe~pleased to meet our ol_ customers and new ones. , * BANK OF HAMILTON BLASTING OPERATIONS _ Alum Fifty Years the Standard rirPmrrs CREAM (Winnipeg Voice,) Tho Nova Scotia Legislature passed a Workman's Compensation Act at Its last eoQston, Thoro was nolhing unusual about that, lt Is becoming quito fashionable now-a-duyR, and Ib considered to bo tho corroct thing for legislatures to do, Hut, and lt in a big but,, coal mines will not bo includod. Thoro's a ronson. Tho Dominion Coal Compnny now contribute**. $13,000 annually to the Minors' Relief Socloty, by vlrtuo of which It Ib oxompt. Undor tho Work- man'a net It would cost thom $100,000 Annually.. Thoro Ib $87,000 worth of reason for exompllon. 'Nut. snld, Thin Dominion1 Conl Company In a poach. Road UiIh clipping takon from a dnlly papor last December: "Tho Dominion Coal Compnny has boon Boiling (-team coal to the G-.T.R. nnd C. P. R. nt Monlreal at $2.75, ngninst $1,25 pnld by tlio I. C. R. at (ho pit—a discrimination of at least $1 a ton In favor of tho prlvnto corporations ngalnst Ilie government owned railroad. Mr, WIIhoii, director of tho Dominion Coul Company, staled on the aland Ihnl, tlio price of fl00,000 ton loin wnei now $2.00; on 500 (on lota $4.25, a din- Mr. Floldlng convortod Nova Scotln to protection by bountiful largesse to the Iron and steel Industry, There Is Btlll a duty on bituminous coal. It Ib now sixty conts a ton, aB fixed by tho Floldlng tariff of 1897. Mr. Floldlng has Just rocolvod am anonymous gift of $120,000 from his admirers. Why tho gift? A man with a noso might smell the admirers ln tho lobby. A practical Illustration of bow protection helps tho workers has been glvon by tho Glaco Bny strike. Tho Dominion Coal Company whs tho principal Company Involved In this: The minors wero out for bottor conditions and for recognition of tho union. According to press roports thoy havo returned to work ou the old agreement, aftor an absenco from work ot nlno months., Tho mlno owners threatened to Import miners from Britain and Bel- glum to tako tho placo of the strikers. This Is how protection protects tho workors, Tho men who own tho coal mlnos, or Irani of any kind have thc Inugh on tbo landless men who have nothing to sell but thoir labor. It is lho old Btory of Blnrvod Into submission. If the mlno owners had to pny the annual rental vnluo of thoir land Into tho public treasury It would pay tliem to hold It Idlo, F, J, DIXON. The Opening and Maintaining of a Savings Bank Account is a duty that everyone owes* both to themselves and to those dependent on them* Yonr. Savings Account Solicited. . J. R LAWRY, AGENT Fernie Branch Summer Wear A Complete Range TALES PROM THB WONDERFUL, WEST Baking Powder 4MHW «**• ■_*«. .—. —» .m n.. - «**• ^m. *•*•**» **"* wmmnw* *m—m* 4M, <MM. ... «M , *J. I/* . lho bin liuolnoaR mp-n, How (ho jviv- evnmont helps thn rompnnlos whleh exploit the coal mines of Novn Rrotla, tho minera nud tlie peoplo of Cnnadn would bo a Kood titlo for an Interim. Ing nnd murii iiei'tlr-il brochure. iv, XXI, Hii*! Xt\ i- ".■'.». yu.ic 6:..*i>*ji*j ivAvi "Sixty Yours of Protection In Cnnndn," by Edwnrd I'orltt, In addition to protective duties on Nteol, ore, conl, etc., tho Kovvrnmont has beon lavishly Riving tbo pooplrt's monoy lo theso corporation* In thn form of counties. "It [a ra(liflr mur-** thfuit a colnot- tlenco thnt the chief beneficiary df this Iifliinty nytitont I* Incut Ml In tho province of which Mr. I .elding, flnanec -mlnlstrr. Is pnllt. «I leader, Th*» t>omlriln» Iron »nd Stt-frl Company nt SydiK-y. U. H., lias retelv-wl $3,000,000 In the last four years." Tlio Actual «uro u<m }J,«fi5,51.)~HIoti*o of Cumuvnu .■f.'btU-.-t, FVbrmuy, lltti. 1007. 1 A Lady Who Knows Bays ill I in: iv\i.-iini|4 i .So-ip the < iotii-'H Ciux'luiiy And Put them to Sonic And in the Moniiiiir I Just Hinne nnd "Writn*: Tliem Avnii Tin', Vt'iiMiillV! in i>'»ln;-, It is So Knsy With Royal Crown Soap And Golden West Washing Powder U Indis|M'ii«nlil« for Wjt.shitiK DMies niul Serult-hini**' It Cleaiiftcx—-run-fit,-*—Jlwiiitifir* And the Premiums are Fine Ite-tlffO rtfO(«<-tfit tijr C'npyrlaht Your choice of Hats from $1.00 Balbriggan Underwear $1.00 per Suit and up Dry Goods KEFOURY BROS, Notions Next lu WlKWiim t'ltMily Mmn N'uxt tu Nuillu'iu Mul. I NOTICE In the matter of an Application (or the lnue of a duplicate Certificate of Tl»l(» to I nt S mnrk «>7 Anririf. Town of Fernie (Map 734A) Notice Is lif*r-'liy rIvi-ii thnt It Ih my Intfttidon to Ihhii-i nt tlto -nxplrntio'i of ono month nftor tin* first pulillrnilon hereof a dupllnilc of (lm Certificate of Till-; (0 tl.i: a1...,.t li.' i.iU.i'.-'d lot in Iho nnmn of Art hur Writ-lit, which ('•■rtlflt-nre Ih ■in!-'-! tl'-*- 'izwi dny of April, 1908 nnd tiutiilc n>d l*VJ7A. sam'l. it. mn: Iilntrit't Itftfistrnr ■K-iTi-J n+tlMry Ottltt'. Nd-itm tl. C. April 19, 1910 nmoumoN nr p^TNPn.*\Hir» \'nl|r<' lw horr-liy plvon thnt tho p-irt- imrahlp hcri'tof-m- i>\Ik!'iir (ju'w-'-'U iih. lho uikU'IhIkih-iI. iih nn'ivliiuitu ill ihe City ol J'Vnilf', In Uio P-ovlncu of Hritish Coliimliln, hns (IiIh day been dlBflolved hy mill mil roimi'iil. All debts oh Ink to thu snld partnership are tu be pnld to .Tntnes M, Ilndtlnd, at Fernio tiforcjmld, nnd nil Halms iit>niiis( (ho j hi)III pjllttKIHllIp tlii) to 1)0 pri.'N.'I'lllI S tn thr- viilil .l/mi'-M M. Ilndtlnd, by . whom thi' k'imic Hill be not I led. I lined at I'Yrtilc, It. C, this 12th day I of April. A. 1>. HHO, Norman Haddad C. G. Coudvl •James M. Haddad --« :-., t — .m '!° -'.'- ., -k ■ THE DISTRICT LEDGER, FERNIE, B. C. MAY 14,1910 OFFICIAL ORGAN DISTRICT 18, U. M. W. of A. Published every Saturday morning at its office, Pellatt Avenue, Fernie, B. C. Subscription $1.00 per year in advance. An excellent advertising medium. Largest circulation in the District. Advertising rates on application. Up-to-date facilities for the execution of aii kinds of book, job and color work. Mail.orders receive *, special attention. * Address all communications to, The District Ledger. J. W. BENNETT, Editor., TELEPHONE NO. 48 POST OFFICE BOX NO. 5 COMPENSATION? "The chief aim of a lawyer's profession is to defeat the ends of justice." .This cynicism is sweeping in its condemnation it is true, but whilst not applicable, we ai*e glad to say, to all members of tbe logal profession, nevertheless, these gentlemen, like any others who aro working for a master, endeavor by tlieir efforts to demonstrate loyalty to those who pay for the labor expended. This is natural, and nobody can* blame them therefor., However, it is not our intention to moralize at length, but call particular notice to all who are interested in matters .effecting the well-being of tbe entire community. A dispute is pending' between the United Mine Workers of America on the one side, ancl the Crow's Nest Pass Coal Company, Limited, on the other, and is known on tbe court docket as "Krzus vs. tlie C. N. P. Coal Co. „td." - , Counsel for the defendant is endeavoring to have compensation in this case set, aside because parties de pendant upon the-- deceased reside in a foreign .country. ■ Should such a "contention be allowed, it simply means that every Italian, Frenchman, Slavonian, Bohemian, or other representative of a foreign country who leaves behind him those who by ties of blood or marriage, are entitled to receive the means ot maintenance, would in tbe event of death or accident, be "deprived thereof. merely one of degree/and not of kind. The chattel slave is one who was regarded like any other piece of material and had absolutely no control over himself, this inhering exclusively in his owner., Then wage slave, however, possessing but one disposable commodity—his labor power, for which he must find'a' buyer., in order to obtain the means of a livelihood—sells himself on .the installment plan, aiid instead of a leather lash, as was the case with the chattel slave, it is the economic lash that, dictates all his actions. ' ?y ■ That this self evident proposition is not recognised by all students of social economy, passes understanding, and they who are regarded as the moulders of public opinion'should certainly be capable and willing to.make this known, but Invariably whilst making allusion to the .i facts, they, completely ignore drawing'the logical deductions, therefrom. v How often do we hear the remark made, that'in the event of an accident, whether fatal or otherwise, of those who were witnesses to the accident! -expressing themselves to friends, but always prefacing their remarks "This is strictlyaconfidentinl, and 1 would not like it to be published, because if it were my"job would not be worth a nickel." YeY these same individuals become quite angered and resent in no uncertain tones the term' "Wage Slave]" Now, if they are, not slaves, what in common sense are they? We might cite as a further instance the" following taken-from the Cranbrook Horald of May 7th, under Editorial Notes: "Assuredly the writer of the communication, appearing ,in another column of today's issue would retain his position with the C. P. R. a* precious short while, If his name were attached to his communication." This is a communication dealing with the accidents that occurred recently on the C. P. It. and' is signed •■Ex-Foreman." He attributes the cause of these accidents as likely arising on account of the employment of ignorant foreigners. If ex-foreman were absolutely free from the possibility.of economic pressure, is it not reasonable to assume that he would be just as willing and ready to attach his "name thereto as are the others who have letters in the same issue? Although a rose by any other name smells just as sweet, that a wage slave is "a wage slave, regardless of its alleged harshness, is not a whit the less an incontrovertible truth. .„ ELKO' NOTES BY FRED RU INCREA6ED COST OF LIVING- Quite recently we* received, from J. Y. Griffin & Co., the well-known meat purveyors,. an extract from the Journal of Commerce and Commercial Bulletin of N'ew York, under .date of March 30th, which no doubt was sent to us for ..reproduction. ■" It is headed: ."Cattle men say people* live too weil today," and.is the report of hearings made before the Senate Committee at, Washington, D.* C, on this the high cost A good name is e'etter, to be chosen than great riches, says the divine book and when providence has entrusted us with such a precious gift we should endeavor to-keep it clean'.and'un-" smirched. ■ -v - Joe Stevens, the Potter Palmer ■ of Morrissey Junction, was in Elko this week. ' \y ■ Jim Thistleback is awful busy this week digging up an old dry well and cutting it up into post holes. It looks as if the M. F. & M. would build into Elko at an early date, Superintendent Black was down-looking up a plot for depot and yard room. One of the features which will add to the social festivity of Elko's big celebration will be hammocks built for two' hung in shaded nooks by the Canadian Folding Bed Company." Tliere will also be' several candy kitchens running full blast. , , ,7 -August I'iauth, St, Louis, Mo., south of Tobacco Plains, is looking for a place to start a'"fish hatchery, and we sincerely hope he will find one and the C. P. It. will give him a few acres of land for, the same price they paid for it. ' The scenery around Elko is* simply intoxicating, says Superintendent of Police A. Sampson. Four members of-Elko's Alpine club scaled Mount0 Elko, Old Baldy and the Wedding' Cake last Sunday, we presume the nearest any of'them had over been to heaven. Come and see Elko where you inhale the pure air of Heaven and shake the cobwebs of the mines and workshops out of yourself. Nothing like tho "ozone of Elko to drive away pain' and make life worth living'.** * Contractor' Jim Broley was in Elko with two eastern capitalists showing them the, advantages this picturesque burg offers to those wishing to become millionaires on Sunday. Jim is a great, favorite in Elko aiid carries away some awful big bouquets with him; , Sid O'Keefe is working the day shift at the Elk hotel with a long .spoon, mixing trouble for the boys. Sid is an old Ottawa .ball player. - There's no end of fun minding your own business. . One of Elko's young ladies was up lo Fernie last Saturday,'and got such a dream of-a hat'from Mrs.-Cofton, Fernie's leading milliner, -but. don't', say anything. * *. Mrs. Sweet and daughter, who have been visiting with .her-sisters, Mrs. Stewart and Mrs. ,W. "Woods returned to'-Brandon on Sunday. - MissM. Birnie, accompanied her* as far-as Fernie. Miss May Lamb of Fernie..was out to Sheep Mountain on Sunday. Bah! Alemane-left,.. Right him' t' yer par- - dner an gran' right and left swing. Birdie fly. out'and'crow fly in, join , >f,.-your .hands. and around c again! ■Elko will give "-a grand ball on the eyening of'the 24th.". 7., - ' , ' -..iThe Kootonia.Herald arrived in Elko Tuesday with the Irrigation shower and kindness of the genial editor, D. W. Hart." '-' * 'y'.y By special request and' the consent of his wife Jim Thistlebeak, * * Elko"s great Shakespearian scholar will recite froni the Grand" Opera balcony on May 24th: ■"', , ■ '. * "The short cake my mother used to make," and "How Mrs. Murphy's dress got caught in the' wringer." " ■, APPEAL TO REASON CASE ST. PAUL, Minn., May 14—Fred D, Warren, editor of the Appeal to Reason, of- Girard, Kansas, pleaded his own case in the United States Circuit court of appeals here today. Mr. Warren, was convicted of sending defamatory language through" thc mails. tea Thai lis Always Fresh "SALADA*': is grown in the finest tea gardens of the>Isiland of Ceylon, picked every day and reaches you not later than fifteen "weeks after being gathered. " Its native purity and fine flavour are'preser v ed iri air-tight sealed "SALADA" packets. You are guaranteed tea of unvarying good quality. 7/1 1 i ."I Ask your grocer for a package to-day. You'Ulike it* Black, Mixed and Natural Grco'n, 40c, 50c,'60c and 70o por lb. —— , There is another feature to this, and that is if this "Class Legislation" bo permitted, then Companies, looking to their own material interests will not take the same precautions for protection of their foreign workers, as ,,they do for their English-speaking- employees, and on this basis of nothing'to pay in the event of a foreigner being injured or killed in the ordinary transaction of his work, the foreigner will be ordered to take greater hazards, aiid by so doing jeopardize his lifo without any commensurate benefit accruing to those dependant upon him should misfortune overtake him. This caso, so vital to tho interests of .. large number of the membership of District JS, in fact,the majority, will come up'for hearing in Vancouver on the 20th of May, and wc* can assure our readers thnl. they will i be fully apprised wben the information .is obtained, but in tin1 meantime wo, would urge upon our foreign speaking brothers to study thoroughly this question, nnrt lie prepared to aid us in tho project whleh wo have In view Hhould tho decision ho given against tho plaintiff. Should this method of the application of government laws bu cotiKlderod a Just, one, lt. places tho Immigration DepnrlinontH of both Provincial and Dominion govern- montH in the iiH'ongi'iioiiH light of nslflng foreigners to como to Canada, and In the event of their being killed or maimed whilst al work, thon-* they have left, bohlnd, bo- ii cnuHO of a belief thai they can bolter their condition, receive no (.-oinpeiihiillon for tlio Iohh of their breadwinner, This may be mimine-l up uh n very unjust. diHcrlniln- atIon (malum, those members of the working chins who do not leave their dependant ones lu nn Englluh iipcnklng country. In brief, thin ineniiH that nil of tlio Inborn expended in (ho I.eglHlatlvn IIiiIIh are practically to.bo Hot nt iiauglit, nnd tho pui'poiio for which Ih wiih Intended cmiipleiely i-nnull-.d—tlio protect lon of life nnd limb of all roHldoniH In the Provlnco regnnlleHS of their color, creed, or imilinuillly. A DISSERTATION ON "WAGE SLAVERY" BY ONE fjiilte i-ffi'iHly two of our friends who Ih mnklng nn evIiniiHllvi- Hhidy nf SoelnloKlenl piobleim* depreciiiliigly J The reason for men coming out of No. 2 mine on tho 12th was because of an accumulation of gas resulting from neglect by a trapper, who left a door open, whereby air was short circuited. .of living; ~ ~ " " . 7~" ; ' • When troubles of different kinds -have afflicted peoples in the past, many and ingenious have been the explanations for the same. Most of us have heard or read of the famous Sun Spots creating disturbances in matters economic, Halley's comet is deemed the autW of many evils, but in the report to which wo allude in extenuation of the high cost of living wo see that one Sage (?),attributes as the cost of the advance "Moving Picture Shows." . ■ This is in itself a moving picture show of the crass stupidity of him who made it. However, another mortal marvel, Murdo McKenzie of Colorado, Texas, and S. p., declared that the creating pool of all our troubles was the telephone, because by Us use people have beon taught to live too well." This, conclusion must cortainly have taxed tho mental calibre of this gentleman, of evident Scotch ancestry." Heading furl hor from this Interesting epistlo, we find that this gentleman is a cattle raiser, and naturally speaks from tho practical exporlonco of one who Is raising in tho raw ono of tho prime necessities of life. Of course ho as in nnturnl'blames everybody for the increased cost of living except the stock rnlRor, although ncUnowledg|ng that, four or five yearn ago cattle sold for for six cents per lb..and that now thoy cowl eight contH, Acknowledging tho Increased cost of running a ranch aro grantor thnn they wore when tho lower prices prevailed, and thnt were It. not for tho enhanced value of tho land mnny of tho cattlomen would go Inlo bankruptcy. , Corn, lie Htates, hns gone up, wages are higher, nnd in fact everything In connection with the ranch hns nd- vnnccd In priced, Then ngnln tho railroad Ih bliimud, all of which iH highly hitorestIng, but at thu hiiiiio tlmo docn not help the general public to ovurcomo the difficulties, nor accept uh it, I'liiiHu of thlH trouble, tho fact that It will contlnuo Just ko long as production hiis for lit. main purpose profit, and iiKo u Hocondnry consideration, Shoemaker&Repairer Best materials only used and first class workmanship ensures ■ A Good Job, JOE FALVO How Foon Block To Rent Electric Lighted Steam Heated CENTRALLY LOCATED The Waldorf Hotel FERNIE, B.C. First Class Accommodation for Travellers MRS. S. JENNINGS, PROPRIETRESS Hot aiid Cold Water, L. A. Mills, Manager 6 Don't let your good'intentions Fire Wait not*' another day. hour or minute, ,hutr,*cover your home 'against loss by fire.i You owe this .much to .your family."* Get Insured Now The ■ premium amounts to but.a trifling sum—and the load, of worry it takes off your mind is worth =n!UCh=m nri_ tn _A**nn M. A. KASTNER Insurance and Real Estate « CARLOAD OF HARDWARE » M ■ ——: ■—; '-—,—-■———■—- § Just unloaded, including Patent "Wire Fencing, Wire* £ Netting,1 Barbed Wire and Lumbering Supplies, also § Carload Farm implements & Carriages In addition to the above,, we have a full linc.0of Harness and their Parts. Your patronage solicited. J. M. AGNEW & Co. ELKO, B.C. { v i ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ Ithe depot Restaurant ♦ Just around the corner from Bleasdell's -^—Drug-Store-*: I I t Open Night & Day ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ ♦♦♦♦♦ GEO. BARTON i EMPRESS TRANSFER j Draying j Furniture Moving a Specialty" f WOOD OF ALL KINDS Leave Orders /with W. K>-iy PHONE 78 1\ 1 tf}1 w New Michel Store 24x50 with outbuildings and Cottage. Apply to e 4_3&-_Q_) J. T. ARMSTRONG B.C. New Michel Whiit would bo tho eoiiHoiimm of opinion roKnnlinR llio efl'oriH of nn IndlvUIuiil who eliilino-l (hut hu would uxtormlimle moHqtilloi*'-*. by cnptiii'liiR thom In a not whllHt rnmpl-'U-ly IkhoiIhk tho noiiitoi* of piopiiKiitlon? Wo tool Hiifo lu Htiitliif; Ihnl, It would ho thnt lio.wnH.na Illogical uh Don Quixote tiliiiiK nt llm windmill, Thin incotiHii*- tency lum Uh parallel In tlio ncMoim of thono pooplo ,no mutter how woll nionnliiR ho tliolr liitontloim, who nttompl to nrrnmpliNli hiioIi reform** nn "tlin whilo Hlnvn trnfflr," "tlio whito pliiRti-'," "lho ili'liilc problem," nnd llio Iiiin.l- Hpnhc of Dw ImiKUiiKi! lined hy many -SooliillHtH, in l'nci| rod nnd ono hooIiiI poHtn InfontlnB tho body'politic wlillo by nil who bollovo In cnllliiR n "hpihIo" a ifHpnilo," Hint | romitlnliiK totally obllvloim to tho itndorlyinK cniiHOft. Tho 0 „R.fiL Marlow 1 GROCER & CONFECTIONER First CInBS Union 8tor6 carry- i ing a Suitable lino of Spring V: Goods, • " Two South African 8crlpB-k for, sale at usual price i Vlt * North Lethbridge, —Lethbridge i Alta< ■"-■,.■--| ^eMQbtti-x~X>3Sbi8yS&*Vf*M«&<X**B* •V I % I* IV i i l i iho hfirHh cnidlticH Hhould bn nvold-'d, bcrnuno of pohhIIiIo lilinii to tlii' HciiHlbllltlcH of tlioHt- who niluhl bo Induced lo look Into -*«oiiomlo mibJ-'ctH, Our ivjdy lb UiIh whh, Unit li w»w positively iii-pi-hh. nry in order to pein-lnite tint nieiKul inmoui* of the twiKKcs thut only plain, tdinple and truthful u-rmltiolo«le8 Hhould bo list <l, mid upon UKkliiK hlm to point out to uh any deviation from iIiIh rule noltiiowloilgoil Unit with but fow except Ions be had noted none. The term "wngo flirt ve' wliich ih jnu'tieiiUirly uutlcenblo in nil Hoi'itilintlc- llterrituro »r><>mi-<l to bn one io which he objected tho mont. Our Jnit-jj-osnilon wa.s to iho fact tlmt the direct op|-<.-nlte of wi»Rii »lhv« was free, and thnt h-*> or hho wliomt frc-odum wiih curtailed, no mutter how ttllnht a do- Kree, ihcii It followed nu a natural <oi»He<-uci)co Ihat nlftv- r-ry oxim-ftl proportionately. Tlio basic dlff(f>roncr>, which wn chfcll< uro «ny to deny, between tho f-hntu) wln-to and tho wikw ulnve In oxpondlltiro of onei'Ky, nlthotiKh It mny nffott nllnhtly, Ih iih equally trniiHllory hh tho efforts of thu mo»Qulto nottor In ho far nH affectIiir a real remedy Ih roncornod. PROVISION NEEDED Tho noroHidty for moro miltahlo proVInlonn for Mioho whom It mny bo iiocoHHnry to DORrr-gato bocnuno of tho fear of tontnglon la becomlriK moro nnd moro Imperative, nml they wIhmi» duly it In lo piovi-.lt- the propor accom- moilr-'!*"*!*': : ImhiM do no without furfli-"r delay. A building equipped wllh tho modorn ImprovemonU, water. Unlit ant! telephonic connection would not entail too much enst, and It 1st only Just thnt. tho peoplo who rtro ihun l«-?>!ftt*-,j for *th« benefit at tho rem of the -coniraun- by ho f'irnf-.iied wfrh "r-ry pornlM- ivillfy for molting their flirty ns .convenient ns posslblo under tho iryliiK clr- riiniRinni-f-H. Fernie Opera House Moving Pictures and ll W mm m n **." mm, •** m m I I 0*. vetuu-6 v 111G Every Night A. Pizzocolo, Mgr. I 1 I if at Little Prices Late Editions to our Notable Books of Fiction Nearly 300 Titles that have mot with most phenomenal success and have taken their placo in the hearts .and memories of thousands of readers.. Beautifully printed from large, clear typo'on an excellent paper and most tastefully hound in cloth, with especially attractive coyer designs and illustrations of exquisite heauty-many of thom in brilliant colors, formerly published to sell at #1.50 Now offorod for the first time at 7oc. Special For Saturday Two huinlreil Bout Luto English Copyrights in pitpcr, each. 40C» TIiouhiumIh ol' .Pftpor Covered Xuvoto to dour, 5 for $ 1.00 Suddaby's Drug & Book Store Agent for Reache's Base Ball Goods, Huyler's & Lowney's Chocolates, Kodaks, Thermos Bottles, WallPapess, Etc. ¥ k I I I 'I I i _ i 1 & It Pays To Advertise In The Ledger xt -. . •..-.%»-■ ■t*fT ".' * ' 7 5 The Official Organ of district Ho. 18, V. PI. VST. of A. Fernie, B. C, May 14th, 1910 *****>W******VX()t*4)1.*t***** ***** ********************* Kl V*. * i * ■&■ * vr,*. ■ M1: ■I'.**" News From the Camps I ■Vi I * * * *krk* ■k**k*kk***k**kkkkkkkk**kk* From our own Correspondents COAL CREEK BY 174 It came as a great surprise-to. the inhabitants up here' last Saturday when they heard of the death of his Majesty, the King, as no oho' seemed to Know thnt he had been so seriously' ill.' The school house, being the only public building up here the Union Jack was hung up at half mast at the week end., This was the only way we had ,of showing our sympathy. " A bush fire occurred about half ay between here and Fernie last Friday 'ntlornoon. The manager soon had 1 a crowd of men down "and put it out ■before, It'had done any damage. . It is thought that a spark from' the engine must have started it. ' , - - ' Robert Brown and Robert Parkinson have received the contract, to-drive the rocklunhel up-to No. 1 mine. . . The. team to defend.the honor of .Coal Creek against Michel on Saturday -.will be as follows: , ' -, * 'Goal! T. Clare. . ' ? ■■" - • -Full Backs: W. McFegan or. J. Mc- Latchle. "Half back: J. Parnell, J. Sweeny, R. Johnson. .- ■ *' "■ Forwards: 0. Jolson, T,.,Barnes, P. Jolson. '■ . ' ■ • A-memorial service will.be held in the Presbyterian church on Sunday, " 15th at' 7.30 p.m. in" memory bf the late King. ' Preacher Rev. H. White. ,A hearty invitation to all. Union service at' 11 a.m. ■ Mr, Walter Joyce will conduct.,the services in the Methodist church on Sunday the 15th instvmornlng service at 11 a.m. and evening at**7.' Everybody, welcome! - .',*'» * W, H. Evans left here oii Monday for a trip tothecoast lo^try if the.change • of ■■ air will help him..back to his, former health.* Billy has had a hard,vtime of it for the last four'months arid he ' will have'to'take every care of himself _j mtjie future! - ..- here, pulled out last week for a trip down on the prairie. P.. L. Glasson has gone down _ to Cranbrook to spend a few days, but will return for the hold-up trial on.the 17th. ■ Herman Murray is now working as warehouse man in the Trites "Wood store. Dave Murray Jr., has succeeded him* as teamster. ., Notices wero posted this week asking for offers to drive.a rock tunnel (distance about 200 feet) from No.' 2 mine up to No. 1 seam. Evan Evans, the government inspector, arrived in camp this week to make his monthly inspection. „ ' • Born: At Coal Creek on the 7th*inst. to Mr. and Mrs. George-Fearing, a daughter. An Italian named Dominic Annitta, employed as pusher in No. 1 south, got badly hurt by getting entangled with the cars last Saturday morning, having his arm and leg and two or three ribs broken. He was removed to the hospital in a very weak state. About the samo time a young man named James McNalley, employed asj a driver in No. 1 north-was nearly buried by a large cave of rock. He was driving out of No. 8 room in the second incline,when the car must liave hit a post knocking it out and liberating the boom, which immediately fell down followed By a large amount of rock, which buried the.-h.orse tip1 completely and killed it instantly. McNalley had managed to get by the'side of the car and the timber was resting on the car thus' keeping the loose rock up from him. After,a little assistance he was enabled to get out from helow, without any bones being broken but with a few. bad b'ruises'about the legs. It.was a* narrow"escape and one that will not be forgotten soon.' Last Friday the ambulance team received, an invitation to go to Michel to give an exhibition in the rendering of first' aid to the, injured,' at a concert ally good one as both teams mean business. The kick off is fixed for six o'clock, so turn out in.large numbers and root, boost and encourage the boys in the red and white. >■ '„ We learn that Mr. and Mrs. William Hodson, who used to run a boarding house up here, are going to have the charge of the dining room and rooms* at the Royal Hotel, and expect to be ready to receive their guests about the 20th,, and we know that any and all of their old Creek friends will be sure of a hearty welcome when they call. An examination was held in the club" hall last Tuesday evening among the members who had attended the first aid class, held up here for the last 3 months...- The following Is a list of the members who went in for their, certificates: ■ 2nd class: Bernard Caufield, John Gnufield. ., 3rd class: Thos. Nanson, William Shenfield, James McCulIoch, Joseph Lyons, H. Miard.-A.-Bunch, J. Timm- engs, J. Chester. Robert Johnstone, D. Michel, II. Bentliam, R. j. Brown, R. Dodson. Dr." Bonnell ofi Fernie was the examiner. ' ■ , ■ Right: Bert'-Hartwell; left, Dick Hartley; reserves: S. Phoenix, "Sid Hunt, E. H. Hartley;* linesman: Ted Coates. l' *" , ' * A blowout occurred in No. 2 mine on Thursday;,afternoon- which .filled most of the workings with gas causing the'men to come out of the mine iri that district. „ MICHEL .D, F. Markland was laid up, with an attack of la grippe last week end. - . „' Joe Mitchell went down to Michel last Saturday to referee-the football match between Michel and Coleman, which resulted in a win for 'Michel by 3 goals to ].'•• It takes a good man to please both teams and spectators, and Joe was no exception to tho old rule, • ' Watch for' Halley's comet on Saturday aiid Michel football team too, both nre.comlng the same.day. . , - Frank Westwood was able ,to get out of. the hospital last week and is now nblo to got around a littlo with tho aid of crutches. ' Herl Booth who for the pnst twelve months lias been coal teamster up which lia(_~ire"etr*got~up _OTer§7The~ team which went was made up as follows: 'Bernard Caufield,,Thomas Davey and Dudley Michel, and the exhibition that they gave as very satisfactory and well received. George Finlayson and J.- T," Puckey were also invited down to take, part in the concert. This they did in fine style, Mr. John Shanks accompanied the team down and all returned home to Coal Creek on Sunday. ■ ■■ . . , t , Tho football team will., be at home on Saturday." Their opponents will bo Michel and so far neither team has been defeated this season. Thore is a strong rivalry between these teams, and this gariio should be an exception- While Mr. and Mrs. Harry Can* were returning from a "trip up ..the Elk this week they met with an inhabitant of that,"section, who they were not anxious to become acquainted. He acted on first sight as though he, wanted* to dispute the right "of way, but. being of a • gentlemanly, disposition ho took, to the tall timbers, leaving them to reach Michel unmolested.' Harry you-had better carry your gun next time for lynx skins are worth-$25 each. , Porters bowling alley seems .to be the mecca of sport for New Town, as there are bowling contests nearly every night, .arid some of'the boys,are certainly rolling up some big scores. As an inducement to become an expert bowler" Porter'gives away each month a* five- dollar gold .piece .to the person making the highest score." f^TKe^iai6Mll1Tfnatelr~betyeeiirT<e'w Michel was a complete' surprise.* The game was* a good exhibition o£ ball. Tho teams were:'* , ' °* -• Michel -" '-. . 'Fernie catcher. . McAulay ... ...'• j. ..;.- .'.. •. • ■_.■' • • • Gates pitcher' ■ Hunter .' - Meager * , ■ 1st base Coulter Smith 2nd base M. Eastcrbrooke Dwyer * 3rd base Smith ." ■..„..,■.■ McLeod short' stop Davis Pollock right field Barloss Perry left field . McLeod ..' Brown centre field , ' A. Easterbrook .. .'I Leland , Score was,6 to 3 in-favor of Michel team. ' Umpire. Winnfield Mclnnis. Hunter and McAuley'are a strong ad' dition to the Michel team, "it is rumored that there are good prospects of a league being formed.in the pass, taking in the towns of Fernie, Hosmer, Michel, Frank, Bellevue *'and Coleman. A. Easterbrooks and B. Davis have gone up the Elk for a two weeks hunting and fishing trip. Winfield Mclnnis has left this week for tho Maritime provinces. T. P. Page paid Michel a flying visit this week exchanging yarns with the boys. ** Win. Smallman, Evan Williams and E. Stinchwick have secured a contract for clearing a lot of land in the. vicinity of the brewery, and left to commence operations this week. Michel is right to the front' this year in the line of sport. The latest addi- ition is a fishing club with the following.officers:' Hon. President: Thos. Crahan. Hon. Vice President: o T. J. • Baker. * ° Vice president: J. B. Stead- man. ' ■. ' ,.'*,' Chairman. John Marsh. " Vice Chairman: T. Lewis. Secretary: George Wilde. Treasurer: Richard Beard. Committee: Maurice Burrill, James Davey, Thomas Yates, II. Prior, Wm. Cassiser, Thos. Cunliffe, Geo. Cleave.s, William Yates, E. Jones, Wm,.Small- man. ■ • ' '■'■, One of the objects tliat the club has in view is the better protection of fish iu the public waters. The forming of fishing excursions. The building of suitable club houses . The giving of prizes, for the largest trout' caught. The giving of prizes for the largest catch, when we no doubt will be startled when \ye hear the weight and number devoting the funds to the best interest of the sport. - Come along and join this worthy object, and encourage the sport by handing j'our namo into the secretary for membership. Bob Gourlay, proprietor of the i Queen's hotel in Hosnier, was in Mi- it is to be hoped that some steps will be taken by our new manager to have this seen into or there,may be plenty of, work for the doctor, and possibly some for the undertaker which could be avoided if the old proverb "A stitch in,time saves nine," is followed out. Hillcrest is now taking on airs, and following the example of other up-to- date places by being illuminated by electricity, and this will certainly be very, acceptable to the dwellers in the camp. Let the same evidence mark tho hygenic improvement,' and we" can then say that we are living under better conditions, than many. This .fine' woathor is certainly making it fine for baseball praci ico, nnd we hope that we can induce some of' tlie other teams to let us have a go at them. CANMORE NOTES Imperial Bank of Canada HEAD OFFICE, TORONTO Capital Authorized $10,000,000 Capital PaidoUp $5,000,000 ■ Reserve $5,000,000 D. R. WILKIE, President HON. ROBT JAFFRAY, Vice-Pres. BRANCHES IN BRITISH COLUMBIA . Arrowhead, Cranbrook, Fernie, Golden, Kamloops, Michel, Moyie, Nelson, « Revelstoke, Vancouver and Victoria. SAVINGS DEPARTMENT Interest allowed on deposits at current rate from date of deposit, FERNIE BRANCH GEO. I. B. BELL, Manager May Day was celebrated here by the miners of Canmore and Bankhead. The miners of Bankhead chartered a train from their town for the occasion. ' There was a football match in the afternoon between _ the two towns, which resulted in a win after somo hard play, for the Canmore team by a score of two goals to one. . There was also a baseball match in, ..which Arthur .Latimer, the i Canmore catcher, met with a very painful accident by getting his thumb broken. He was attended lo immediately by the doctor and is now doing well. , ,,In the evening the Bankhead orchestra held a dance in the band, hall, ,but for some reason it was not very well attended. Those who did attend enjoyed ' themselves as the music was splendid. On Thursday, the oth, C. M. O'Brien Socialist M.. L. A., visited the town, accompanied by Comrade Matthews, and held an open air meeting, both gentlemen speaking at some length on the aims of Socialism. Messrs. James and Brovey, international - organizers, have ben spending a few,days with us getting the boys in line, and attending to other business in connection with the United'Mine Workers. , 'On Friday,'May ,6th, a conceit was held in the Band Hall by the Sunday School committee, the talent being furnished by' the children of the school. The concert was not as well Merchants Bank of Canada HEAD OFFICE MONTREAL Capital $6,000,000 Reserve $4,602,157 , President Sir H.-M. Allan Gen. Manager E. F. Hebden * 145 BRANCHES IN CANADA. A General Banking Business Transacted; Out of Town Accounts Solicited, Deposits"or Withdrawals may be made by mail. Savings Bank Department $1.00 opens an account; interest paid at Highest Current Rates. ELKO BRANCH ','" ° C. R. WICKSON, Mgr. For Neat* Artistic* & Durable Painting SEE P. DUVAL I do all work entrusted to mo in a workman. liko mnnnor, and guarantoo all my paints to bo of tho bost quality. Only gonuino Whito Load and puro Boiled Lin- nood Oil, whloh will stand all climate, used in tho paints. No patent substitutes used. I havo painted many buildings, notably Mr. Hamilton's residence on McPherson avonuo, and I havo contracts for No. 17 Victoria Avonue, to bo oc- chel this -week, a guest of the Great Northern. Wm. Lauder, better known as Yor: kie, is visiting friends in camp this week looking just as:thin as ever. , Joe Gall, a Slavonian, met with a serious accident on Sunday. He and his companions were driving in a1 rig below Xew Town, when the horse bolted, throwing them out, badly cutting Gall's head and lip. Dr. Weldon was immediately sent for, while Micky Williams drove him tohis residence in New Town, whore he now lies in a precarious condition. His companion escaped with a bad scare. " , George Lukes, K. Knight and J: Lawrence hnvo gono to, the old country to spend tho summer. • ° Tom Letcher, contractor of Fornie, paid Michel a business trip this wcok. ' Jack Joncsj who was ono. of lho genial dispensers of the ardent at tho Queen's hotel in Hosmer, is working with tho government bridgo building' gang at Michel.' ' Tho outdoor lifo' seems to agroo with Jack. llobert (.1, Duggan, president of tho l'jiiroka Conl Compnny, Limited, Taher, AlhoriH, was in cump Ihls week selling Hlinres, This seems lo ho n gill edge olnvoslment -nnd offers a good field for tho small Investor, A numbor from Michel took lulvnntnge of lho opportunity. Kobert Strnchnn, deputy Inspector of mlnoH, was called lo* Michel (his wcok hy tho sudden donth of John HoRslan who was killed In No, Right Mlno,, A driver by tho name of John Hohr- Ian was Instantly killed, ln No, 8 mlno up 17 chnte on' Wednesday morning, by being, run over by a loaded cur. Ilo had IiIh nock nnd buck brokon, Tho cfitmr- of tlio.nrcldonl wns unknown, A jury wiih oinpiinollocl and visited iho rcciio of tho accident nnd will sit on Thtii'Rdny at 8.II0. . . Tho Socialist, concort hold In Cm- linn's hnll wiih nun of tho nvonlH of lho Honxon, A large crowd whh Id nttr-ndiinoe. This prognimmn wiih nil ,tlml could bo oxpocicd, nud llio up- plmiHo wiih grail, All MIch'-llt'-H who woiHhlp nt tho Hhrluo of IMhi'oh uru conllnlly Invited whon vlHitlng .(Till*- to ilrnp In ui Siiildity'H nnd hoo IiIh "lino." attended-as-on former "occasions, as the children generally command a good audience. ' It was composed of songs,'recitations and musical ^drills, the music being furnished by. Mr. Thomas Lowden. There is great credit due tho children for the way they handled their various parts, also to the leaders who Instructed them for the occasion. Oh Saturday evening thc 7th' the Canmore Quoit Club held a smoking concert. The Canmore band attended and provided some vory good selections., There wore also cornel, solos by Wm. • Monkton, songs by Messrs. Angoll, Brown, McClarty, Harrison and othors too numerous to mention. The boor wns good and tho boys wero kopt well "supplied by, Messrs, Grey and Ulllo, who proved themselves woll adapted for that part, of tho onlortnln- incnt, It. being Saturday evening the concert came to a closo at 12 o'clock by singing ihe National Anthem, the members"of the cluli returning to their homes well satisfied wllh the evening's onterlnlnmont.- T. 1*3. James and A. C. Brovey left this morning for llankhoiul. WARNING, INSURANCE Yorkshire Fire, Home of New York, Commercial Union of N. Y. Employers'Liability, London Guarantee 7 - and Accident Great West Life C. E. LYONS Have you seen the New Special Policy maximum Insurance, minimum cost __"i_H Henderson Block Fernie, B. C. HILLCREST Our formc'r ml no miiiniRer, Mr. Cory Wolh'-rby uo well mid favorably known throughout lho I'iihh Iiiih tnkon n gmiK of men north on u proa pec ting tour. Wo nil wIhIi that, ho might mnko nom., 11 good iiinih tm in- in -a-jiiii} oi t-x.'L) !,UMi.'l, .Thoro Ih certainly one thing that [noodH ntt--iidliii( to nbout hern and [ thnt la. tlio Hitiilinry arningomi'iitH und Diamond City, Alta. Denr Sir: , Will you plense publish in your paper lho following roKolutinn which was pnBHod at a rogulnr mooting' of our Local i Resolved: That this Loc-nl 2178 of Diamond Cily, Albertn, condemn' one Andrew Daw, n young minor who for 'Hovoinl ninnUiH paint has refused to | Hlgn the check-off, but finally in tlit* | Kolif-iiuiinn of tho mlno commltion,, did In Uio In11or pnrt. of tlio month of j March, ngrcc to do ho but left llici enmp shortly thereafter without ih-.-| doductlon bi'lng mndo anil wo, thoro- fnto warn olhcr IooiiIh regarding hlm.! DoHcrlptlon: Holght, fl It, 7 In.; weight 1 HO IIih; hiilr, dark brown; oyon. diirl; brown, complexion pnlo. j Tlmnlclng you in iiiitlclpiillou, I tun,! youi-H fi-ntoriiiilly, I Pat Kelly, See. 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Under the foregoing title,-Les Annates des Mines,, (7th and Sth numbers of 1909) publishes the report of the commission organized in December, 1907, by the Committee of Mines of France (Comite des Houilleres) to go and examine at first hand all useful documents relating to the study of large mining explosions. The commission, appointed immediately after the catastrophe at Monogah (December C,' 1907) had Its programme enlarged,, while on the way to the mines by the catastrophe at Darr, which' hap- . pened on December 19. On December 1 a third mine of the same region * —that of Naomi—had been the thea- ,ter of a great explosion, and the commission had to investigate all three disasters. The report comprises two parts: The first is a well-detailed de- ■scrlption of the methods of exploita- ' tion and of the working conditions common to the three mines. The second part is devoted to the special study of each nt the three catastrophes. We will set aside in this'analysls the first part of the report, which is without interest for American readers. Explosion at Monongah (December '6 1907). The Mines at Monongah belong to the Fairmont Coal Company, an important mining corporation of West Virginia. Two mines—Monongah No. 6'and Monongah No. 8—were devastated by the explosion, the mines containing respectively 170 and 200 workmen. The two mines were connected by two secondary mines, extending one after the other and com: , posed of three galleries. , Each of the two mines had an exhaust fan, the ventilation was independent. The two mines contained blackdamp. The escape of gas waa 5,000 cubic meters each 24 hours at No. 6 and 1000 at No. 8, that is to say, respectively 5 and 1 cubic metres for each ton of coal- extracted. Some gas feeders were discovered,*'but in reality these were,of little importance. Accumu* lation of blackdamp was never found ^in-old-chambers. - Naked lamps were generally in use. The Monongah mines, Nos. 6 and 8, were considered very full of coal dust and in certain gangways as much as 5 or 10 centimetres were found on tho floor, The purity, fineness and richness in volatile matter of this coal dust rendered it especially dangerous. -The explosive employed was black powder. Narration of the Catastrophe The catastrophe of Monongah happened on Friday, December'6, 1907, at nbout. 10.20 a.m. At the opening of mino No. C a very remarkable circumstance was coincident with the momont of tho explosion. A train of 18 loaded cars, stationary at tho summit of the terminal plane, went down the 27Q, meters of incline because of some breakage In car coupling; It was cruKhed ut tho bottom of tlio plane, throwing townrd tho Interior.of tho mine most of tho 3G tons of coal contained lu tho cars. At tho momont when tho train reached tho bottom the earth trembled, and n muffled noise was hoard. Nothing olso was obsorvod at tho opening of No. 6. Howovor nt tho opening of No, 8 the effect of the ox- plosion attained an extraordinary violence. "At UiIh point, tho hill was ripped open nnd the fan and bollor buildings wero complotely dCHtroyod.,, Tho work of rescue was started Immediately: it was dolayod hy tho difficulty of propor vontilation, by tho dlHoovory of flro that had to ho exlln- "gulshcd, nnd by tho fallen rock that retarded tho advance Tho exploitation did not result tn the discovery of a dingle llvo man. It wan complot- wi fi dnyH aftor lm- cutimtropho; 327 boillofl had boon recovered and brought to tho surface. Following oxplorallon found 2Ii othor bo-JIon, making n total of 3G2. Tho work of repairing thn mlno niul putting It In good condition waB finish- od In February. CauHor- of tho Explosion: Tho flrHt thought Ih tho striking coincidence In Iho nmaHhliig of cars of No, 0 and In thn explosion, Without, doubt, llioro wuh a conHlderahle riding of coal ihiHt at. llm bottom of the Hlin.fl; but how wuh It Ignited? A whorl circuit may hnvo own eHlahllHheil through the medium nf the I'lrs, between tho trolley nnd the earth. Pi-colm-ly nt thnt moment the circuit breaker of lhe plant, which Is not at 1200 nmperoH, opened, Hhnwlng a dead Hluut circuit. II Ih .'HtabllHliod then, thai iU tho tlmn of the catastrophe, an incident that cannot be a consequence of tbat catastrophe, created conditions proper to the production of a gust of coal dust, The observation of the effects proves the hypothesis, that the incident was the determining cause of the catastrophe at Monongah. By careful study it may be seen' that the explosion passed from No. 6 toward No. 8; that, it followed the principal gangways of No. 6 from east toward -west; and finally, that the Initial point is located exactly at the base of the incline. = ' Effects of the Explosion: These are given under two principal'heads—dynamic effects and calorific effects. With respect to the dynamic effects it, is to be noted that they give as indications of direction: (a) The wear of the walls, or rather of the multiple, uneven projections due to the cleavage of the coal; (b) The projections, and especially projections of mud. (c) The destruction of the doors, (d) The destruction of cars, machinery, etc. (e) The breaking of the levers of the switches, . n Among the calorific effects 'must be noted the burning of the bodies; the distillation* of coal, wliich changed coal on the wall into coke several centimeters thick; and the deposit of soot in blind alleys. But by far the most interesting is the formation of a crust of coke,on wood on the face' turned' toward the part of the gallery in the direction of the flame. -The other face generally carried an edge of dust, and it is to be remarked that tbe amount .of ashes in the dust of the edges is much higher than that of the dust agglomerated in coke.'' It seems that the current had caused a classification of the fragments, the heaviest and consequently the most, schistose having a greater tendency to follow the direct line and to strike the anterior face of the wood, while the light; est fragments, being more easily carried away by the eddy (return flow) struck the more remote face. The large proportion of schist must be injurious to the heating anil distillation; this explains why crust of coke is not found generally in explosions, except on the posterior face of the wood. This has been verified experimentally at the trial gallery at Lievin. In the study pf the catastrophes and lft~thTTTe^arcn^iTfH!i-On^ the crusts of coke arev.the only characteristic sign of the direction of*pro- pagation of the explosion. As for the edges of dust, which are a dynamic effect, they evidently give an indication of direction,'but it is not necessarily that is the first current ; so their observation and study present less Interest, Conclusions.—What * attracts 'more notice at first. Is the universal character of the explosion—all workmen in the mino perished; there were but five who escaped and thoy were near the openings. The explosion spread to the very limits of the workings. We-must recognize that the general arrangement of American mines is particularly well adapted to tho indefinite extension of dust explosion; strnight, gallorlofl with wide sections, dusty repositories, mines relatively dry, and the carrying of- coal with great speed In rapid cttrrorits of air. Tho communication between mines Nos. G and 8 doubled tho extent of the catastrophe, ' "' Tho parallelism of tho entrance and tho return curront of air, simply separated by partitions, must also be noted. Tho Immodlato destruction of ventllntlon resulting from this fact condemned tho workmen who had not perished from tho direct effects of the explosion to die by asphyxiation or to- xlcatlon. Up to tho farthost distanco from tho origin of tho explosion, mon foil ut thoir work without having tlmo io try to escape. Tho apoud of propo- gatlon wns almost that of sound; tho high pressure which rositltod from It produced dynamic effects particularly Intenmi. The calorific phenomena were »pcC' lully Hhown by tho offectH of cIIhIIIIii- tion and woro more violent In chambers and hoadlngB whoro tho high tompBraturo wnn no doubt maintained longer. In a general way, tlio Htudy of tho relative dynnmlc and calorific effect** proves tho eorroctnoHs of tho explanation given oh to lho enuson of tlio cnlimtropho, Among llio great complexity of dynamic cffoclH, wn flndjn tho great Hocondnry mlno that unites tlio two in I n oh tlio paiiuago of a flrut violent thriiHiliig Impulse going from No. C to No. 8. From the orientation nf the erimla of roUfl may lie traced with porfect clenrucHB thu direction of tho exploH- limn, from tho ImHO of tho Incline) of No. li to tlio other pnilK of tho (wo mlnoH, According to the authors of the reports there cannot be any, doubt as to the true cause. Other causes may be imagined, as for instance: Explosion of a can of powder. Firedamp explosion followed by dust explosion. Explosion of some mixture of fire damp that had accumulated in old workings. i o ■ A blown-out shot. But -the characteristic signs of an initial point cannot bo found at any place where the explosion of a can of powder, or the presence of firedamp or the traces of a blown-out shot have been discovered. Among the general observation to bo made, it is to be remarked that obstructions did not prevent tho explosion becoming general, because,, of the two parallel roadways, one at least was not obstructed. Along the gangway, the chambers afforded spaco for expansion, thus lowering the speed of propagation along the,route. The favorable orientation of a branch may also accentuate the speed of propagation along the branch way. In" the headings, which are always full of coal dust, the effects of return current acquire an exceptional violence. At these points there is reinforcement of the explosion. ' Tha catastrophe at Monongah brings into evidence with particular clearness the favorable influence of regions that are rather damp. . Finally the effects were intensified in the new chambers where the coal dust is more abundant. It seems also that the old dust is not so fayorable to propagation of explosions. The Explosion at Darr (December 19 1907).—The mine at Dan- is one of the 70 mines belonging to the Pittsburg Coal Co. It had an" output of 1800*tons a day. It is an old mine; the works started on the edge of a hall .and progressed inward to a distance of 3 kilometers. , . Ventilation was provided by a fan; the'mine was rather fulLof firedamp (1.4 per cent in a return). The miners used naked lamps except in dangerous places where they used ■ the Clanny lamp. " The mine was full of coal dust but contained less than that at Monongah. The miners had their choice of explos- ives, black powder and dynamite these' No Man is Stronger Than His Stomach IflB 1_L A attont man it •trontf all over, No mm cut be •tronj wlio ii MitirrmH irom weak ktomiicih with ill MHiuquent Indigestion, or (rom tome other dlteete ol tbe ttomieli end in mociiled orfani, whleh lot* ptiri di-fettlon and nutrition. For when the atomach U weak or diteaied there ia * Ion ol the nutrition contained in food, which It the lource ol all phyileal elren-fth, When a man " doean't (eel juit rilbt," when he doein't ileep well* hai an uncomfortable laelini in the tromach alter eat'ind, ia taniuld, nervous, Irritable end dtipood* •at, he ia loalr/, the nutrition needed to make itreofth. flush a nun should aae Dr. Pitrce'a Golden Meifleal niacorery. tl curat dlaeaaea of the etoraatti and other or.ane et dl.eatlon aad nutrition. It eariekea r*# blood, litvlioratt* the liver, atreat *na tha Itldneya, neorlakea tha nertrta, and ao GIVIM Hh.tLTH HND »THP.NGrH TO THE WHOLE ttOttY. Ye* «-_-. •ford to accept e utttt iwxtntm aa m aobititute lor thla mm* tleoholie medicine or ino**** eowrowioM, not even thoufh the -orient dealer way thereby make e little hitter probi. intredieaU .printed oa wrapper. being considered safe. Narration of the Catastrophe: The explosion took place on December 19 at 11.20 in the morning.* Of the 240 men in the bottom of the mine 239 perished. ■, -. A muffled .sound, followed almost immediately by a violent' explosion, was heard at the surface. Thick smoke poured out of the opening of the Incline and spread through tho valley of the Coughlogheny. The first exploration of the mine was not finished until December 27th, eight days after the explosion had occurred. Causes and Effects of tho Explosion: It is only by an analysis of the.effectB that lt Is posslblo to go back to the, origin of the explosion. In tho secondary mines, No, 25 and No. 27 the examination of dynamic effects shows two systematic directions beginning at roadway No. 9. Indications given by the crusts of coko aro In perfect accordance with thoso given by tho dynamic effects. Thero was then, as well as In secondary 25 as ln secondary 27, a divergence of tho explosion from entrance 9. A partition had been put up, oxtendlug toward 25, to separate entrance 9 from 25 and also from 27. After tho accident,, tho partition waa demolished and tho ruins woro thrown In tho direction of 25. v Tho conclusion Is that tho oxploslon proceeded from 25 to 27. Tho Indications nro not'sufficient to placo tho origin of the explosion In tho opening of No. 9 oast. On tho contrary, thoro may bo -soon in tho opposlto oponlngo tho marks of dynamic effects, showing a progressive oxploslvo Impulse. Crusts of coke glvo Hlmilav Indication* nt a distance of 30 motors from the npox of tho oxploslvo impulse Dynamic effects may bo obsorvod In exceptional Intensity and Bhattorlng en- orgy snoli ns cannot bo Boon olsowhoro, Fragments of enrn nnd whoolH, tog-nth- or with pnrls of IioiIIoh, wore sonttorod nvor n lnrgo area. Kffocts of such violence cnn result only from tho do- tonatloti of oxploslvos, Tho two dond men, in the advanced workings of the mines always used dynamite. . They carrled.it with them, of ten-in their pockets with the caps. ■ - - - n . - These men may have exploded .their dynamite, either by striking a-cap, or. an explosion may have been caused by the flame of a naked lamp, or by a blowa-out shot, traces of whicli were found in the advance workings. " -.. "Conclusions: The catastrophe" at Darr, like that at Monogah, was caused by an explosion of coal dust.' /The explosion effected all quarters of the coal mine, and except in one case; the resulting mortality was 100 per ceiit. The different conditions -favoring the explosion at Monongah are found to* have been ■'duplicated here.' Tlie explosion however, was much less violent, due to a very striking difference in the character of. the coal dust inthe' two mines. At Monongah thedust was finer and denser; the mine at Darr, however, contained, more firedamp and to this fact is due the stronger effects in two or three of the headings. Finally it seems that the explosion did not seriously affect the old workings, as was also the case at Monongah. ' Explosion at Naomi (December 1, 1907.)—The Naomi mine is much less extensive than the mine at Monongah because its opening was much more recent. It produces about 400,000 tons of coal a year. The Interior is reached through an incline 90;meters"long, having a decline.toward the interior of 18 degrees. ~ The. entrances open directly on the main gangway. Air was forced into the mine through two lateral gangways and returned by an Intermediate gangway. Considerable firedamp was in the mine and the lighting was from naked lamps. The electric motors passed along the same gangway as the returning air. The mine contained little coal dust and was comparatively* damp. Narration... of the Catastrophe:— Causes and effects of explosion:' The explosion at Naomi took place on December 1, at 7.40 in the evening. On that date 34 ' men, were in the night shift and they were all killed. The explosion was less general as well1 as less violent than in the.two preceding cases. ; From the dynamic, effects it may be seen that the maximum force of the explosion developed along the principal haulage road. Toward entrance 31; and in the haulway, three men who worked there were very,severely burned but not mutilated. All the crusts of coke to the north of tlieir bodies have a northern, orientation, and all the crusts in the southern direction from their bodies have the opposite orientation. 7 From this it Is Inferred that the explosion beyond the point wiere , htse bodies .were found followed divergent paths. Nothing what-" ever indicated that an explosion of dust.originated at that point, but the following hypothesis is^tenable: ••• Suppose" aiFaccumulatlon ofHHri. damp in a heading during tho interval on Sunday, resulting from a disarranged or unnailed cloth. Should a workman reinstate the ventilation, the fire damp would then pour into the return gangway, and coming into contact with the naked lamp of the "three workmen It would surely explode. Certain engineers gave as the cause of the oxploslon a blown-out shot, traces of which were found In the heading. • This assumption is at variance with the observations mado on the crusts of coko, which indicate in this heading that the flame came fr-om the main gangway. The accident at Naomi must he classified as an explosion of firedamp. The little coal dust and dampness remaining ln the mine wore proof that the mlno was only partly devastated by tho direct effects of tho explosion. Tho, percentage of mortality (100 por cent) Is a consequence ;of the adopted methods, according to American customs, for tho general management of mines. " Rcsiimo and Conclusions: The catastrophes at Monongah, Darr and Naomi prosont throe dlfforont types of explosions moro or loss generalized. At Monongah tho entlro mlno was ovorrunby flnmo with progressive ro- inforcemont of tho dynnmlc effects. At, Darr, tho general devastation was less nnd tho violence ot offecta much less also. At Naomi tho explosion was localized, Tho results of thoso catastrophes dlffor according to tho nmount of flro- dnmp tho mlnos contained. Tho ono that containod tho lonst firedamp, at Monongah, was tho most devastated, They differ also by tho amount of coal dust which thoy contain*. Flro dust was abundant at Monongah and raro at Naomi. It lo established thnt thoro Ih a dlroct relation botwoon tho 'nmount of dust and tho dogrco of violence and oxtoiiBlon of tho oxploslon, ThlH fact, has beon vorlflod in tho trial gallery at Llovln, As to Initial cannon, tho Btudy of tho cntnstropho nt Monongah furnishes nn FERNIE UNION; DIRECTORY Lizard Local General Teamsters No. 141. . Meets, every Friday night at . 8 p.m. Mlners'->-union hall. A. L. Boles, President; William Long, Recording Secretary. 7 Bartenders''Local No. 514: Meets 2nd .and 4th Sundays at 2.30 p.m. Secretary J. A. Goupill, Waldorf Hotel. Gladstone Local No. 2314 U. M. W. A. . .Meets 2nd and 4th Saturday Miners Union hall. D. llees, Se.-.. . Amalgamated Society ,,of. Carpenters • and Joiners: Meets in the Miners' Union Hall. . A. Ward, Secretary.; Typographical Union No. 555: Meets last Saturday in each month at the Ledger Office. A. J, Buckley,' Sec-- retary. ' ' Local Fernie No. 17 S. P. of C. Meets in Miners Union Hall every Sunday at 7.45 p.m. Everybody welcome. D. Paton, Secretary-jreasurer. * DR. WRiGLESWORTH, D. D. 8. , -*,. , . DENTIST. ...:.'. . Office: Johnson-Faulkner Block. . Hours 9-12; 1-6; ^ .7: -Phone 72 "ernle Brc. . DR. J. BARBER, DENTIST . Office Henderson Block, Fernie B.C. Hours 9 to 1; 2.to*5; G to 8. Residence 21 Viotoria Ave. W. R. Ross K. C. • W. S. Lane ROSS & LANE . ."'*, . - -. Barristers and-Solicitors' Fernie, B. C. , Canada. Amalgamated Society Carpenters and Joiners:—Meet in Miners Hallevery alternate Thursday at 8 o'clock. A. Ward, secretary. P. O. 307. Other bodies are requested to send In their cards. interesting observation, to the effect that the flame, of a lamp or an electric arc may fire a cloud of dust. The initial point of the explosion at Darr presents Interesting analogies with the cross-cut Lecoeuvre of the explosion at Courrieres. ,The study of the effects has also taught the following:"th'e advantage, in searching for the initial point; of observing the orientation of the crusts of coke.. The study of,the catastrophe at Monongah " has shown that dampness in a section branched into headings in the general-direction of an explosion may, prevent the development of the explosion in that section.. In other' cases, the explosion seems to,'have been halted by some obstruction. At Monongah it was also proved that the old dust in equal quantities and fineness does not give,such violence in explosions as dust recently formed. ' * On account of their continual extension and also on account of the. con-, side'rable development of mechanical traction, the dangers that are present in American mines have been considerably increased during these "last years. We must say, to the honor of American* engineers, that they have been prompt in bringing about the necessary reforms in the regulation and management of their mines.' .' ■ y " 7 — ~ ^^- —-- ' MINISTER WHO TESTED ZAM-BUK Read His Deliberate Opinion Rev. P. F. Laugill, "The Mahse," of Carp, Ont.l writes: "Some considerable time ago I began using Zam-Buk with a view to testing it thoroughly. I am troubled with eczema, which is always worse in the early part of winter, and seems to leave me about spring, * I tried xZam-Buk, Immediately my hands started to break out, and am pleased to say that lt checked the disease, which is moro than I can say for anything I have ever tried before. We now have Zam-Buk in the houso continuously. Tho , children "use It for scratches, cuts and any skin Injury or diseases, and I carry a small sample box in my pockot, Ono evening" I happened to look In whero an old man had mot with an accident a week before and had lost a fmgor nail, His wife was dressing tho wound. I dressed it with Zam-Buk and loft' tho little sample box with thom for the noxt dressing, I havo Boon tho old gentleman since, and ho .now has the samo high opinion of Zam-Buk as niysolf nnd my family have. "On anothor occasion a farmer callod at "Tho 'Manse," and I noticed a rng on hin flngor. Inquiring about, tho injury I learned that Bomehow ho had torn a pleco of flesh off and that tbo wound had started to fostor, Ho was nfrnld thnt It1 would turn to blood- poisoning. I gave him nbout a third of n box of Zam-Buk and ho applied lt. A fow days lator'I saw him and'ho said 'That's groat salvo of yours j my flngor Ib now doing flno." This Is a Scotchman's opinion; lt hns takon a good whilo to cpnvinco him, but, he waited to mako suro of Znm-Uuk'a merits boforo .endorsing It. "It la woll worth rocommondlng." Thin Ib oxnetly tho kind of toBtlmony wo mont approclnto,. Tost Znm-IluU! Don't go hy honrs'ayl You will find It Rives tho host results In all ensos of oczoma, ringworm, festering Boroi, pllofl, cuts, burns, faco soros, oruptlonn L. P. Eckstein . D. E. McTaggart ECKSTEIN & McTAGGART BARRISTERS, SOLICITORS, ETC. Cox Street Fernie B. C. F. C. Lawe " Alex. I. Fisher LAWE & FISHER ■■' ATTORNEYS Fernie, B. C. 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Eschwig, Proprietor New and up-to-date Handsome . Cafe Attached OPEN DAY and NIGHT KING'S HOTEL Bar Mippliori with tho hoflt Wines, Llqum-8 and Cigars DINING ROOM IN CONNECTION W. MILLS, Prop. Loans On flrtt clan builnem and reil- dentlnl property. DROP IN AND TALK THE MATTER OVER WITH U8 Real Estate & Insurance Croo & Moffatt mid ul) Mil ijjjijj'lw und lili'imcy, A]] -lruKftlstn nml at ores, G0c box, or from Zam-lluk Company, Toronto, for prlco, but rofuiio chonp nml harmful subatlt- utoH nnd ImltiUlonB, $100 REWAHD For tho nrront of It. M. lirool«, a formor member of Iocnl union 130G, U. M. W. A. located at Adamoon, Okla. (lo wah elc-clo.l treasurer of anid local nnd frnudnlnnlly a-RCiired over twelve hundred dollara of their fund* and absconded. Ho la ft conl miaor by trado, but lina worked In tho load and ilno mines of that district. The following telegram xent out by Sheriff John A. Ilarrlflon of McAloa- ter, Okla., givea Ma dexcrlptlon: '"Ijodh ont for arid arr*«t It. M. ■flrookn, 41X yonrn ot aure** & toot tt in. tall, weighs 170 pounds, light hair, fernie; Bar Unexcelled All White Help - Everything Up-to-date Call in and see us once "*, - ^ .i ' ^ •■'■.;.:').. JOHN P0DBIELANCIK, Prop. * "* <i * - -_- .i .* .i . * HOTEL FERNIE The Hotel of Fernie Ferule's Lending Commercial , and Tourist House S. F. WALLACE, Prop, JOHN B.1 WATSON Chartered Accountant, Assignee,, Lit* * uldator and Trustee; auditor to the Cities of Calgary and Fernie, CALGARY, ALTA. P. Oi Box 308 DEPEW, MacDONALD & McLEAN CO., Ltd. ELECTRICAL ENGINEERS AND CONTRACTORS VICTORIA AVE. FERNIE D, C. Pollock Wine Co. Ltd Phone 70 Baker, Ave. P.O. Box 202 Wholosnlo Importers nnd Bxportora of Winos, Brandios, CordLili. Foreign and Domestic Whiskies ind Gins, Largo stock of Fornot Branca, Italian, Hungarian nnd Gorman Winos, also Norwoglan Punch and Aquavit. Door, Portor, Alo and Cigars. Agents for Waukesha Arcadian Wa* tor, flelillta ner*. and thn famous F3I'** Valloy Drowlng Co, Ud. Boor, draught and bottled, Spoclnl attention glvon to fatally trade. Our Motto: Pure goods a'nd quick delivery. bluo oyos; light mouatacho, Roman iioso and wears glasses; wanted for ombozslomcnt,, .Wire all Information nt my oxponso, ;i John A. Harrison, ahorlff. Tho I_cnl Union has authorized me to lifluo a rownrd of $100 for his ar* rest, and any Information may be sent to the undersigned or direct to John A. Harrison, flhorlff or PltUhnrg Co., Okla. F. W. HOLT, Sfteretary Treasurer District .N*o. II V. M. W, of A., Molester, Okla. r, V ^_1 >"__ 'n >■> tea***; - THE DISTRICT LEDGER, FERNIE, B. C. MAY 14, 1910 PAGE SEVEN P. Wholesale * Liquor Dealer Dry Goods, Groceries, Boots and Shoes , Gents' Furnishings * ._ . BAKER AVENUE BRANCH AT HOSMER, B.C. >k t A complete line of samples of Fall Suitings and Overcoatings Worstedst Serges and Tweeds Up-to-date Workmanship Moderate Prices J.C.KENNY ro "j . 7, f Dokument Parizske Komuny—Testament ^omuny. Prohlaseni narodu francouzkemu Vtomto hruznem konfliktu, jenz zno- va uvaluje na Pariz oblehani a bbmbai**- dovani. jeuzzpusobuje prolevani fran- couzke krve a jest zkazou bratri, zen J deti rozdrcovanych kartachi a granaty —jest uutno, aby verejne mlneni se ne- rozdvojovalo a narodni. vedoml aby nebylo .uvadeno v omyl. Pariz a cola zeme necht zvedl, jaka jest povaha, prlcina a uchel revoluce prave se udavsl. Je konechne treba aby za smutek, utrpeni a nestestl, jej- lmz jsrae obetrai, zodpovidall so tl, kdoz zradlvse Francii a vydavse Pariz cizlne, usllujl nynl slepou a ukrutnou tvrdosi jnosti o zkazuhlavniho mesta aby pod troskaml republiky a svobody pochovaly svedectvi sve zrady a svych zlochinu. Komunu ma povinoBt zjlstlti a posll- ovatl smahy a prani obyvatelstva Parize,. jakoz f preclsovatl povahu hnutl z 18 brezna nepochopovaneho, nepoz- naneho a pomlouvaneho politiky Vers- aillskymi. Nyni bpet pracuje a trpi .Pariz za celou Francii, pruipravujic svymi boji a obetmi skutechne, mravni, adminis- trativni, a hospodarske obrozeni, slavu a blahobyt, cele Francu. Co chce Pariz? , ' Uznani a,upevneni republiky, jedine to formy vlady, jez se snasi s pravy lidu i s .pravidelnym a volnym rozvo- j'em spolechnosti. n ', Naprostou svrcho'vanost obce (Komuny) rozsirenou -na vsechny obce Francie a zabezpechujici kazde obci celislvost jejich prav ° a kazdemu Francouzovi pine vyuzivani , svych schopnosti a sveho nadani co chloveka obchana i delnika. Svrchbvanost obce (Komuny) ma' byti obmezena jedine na stejnoii svrchovanost pro vsechny ostatni, obce smluvni, jejichz"' sdruzeni ma zabezpechiti jednotu Francie. Pra-_ va komuny jsou; ',' Hlasovani pro rozpochet pro prijmy a vydani stanoveni dani, ustanoveni a rizeni obecnichuradu brgamisace - sou- dnictvi, -vnitrni policie, yyuchovani, sprava statku nalezejicich obci. Jme- _noyani a___sesazoy_ia_ni__o_be_cnicli. urad- . Ovsem jednota takova, jakou nam podnes uklada cisarstvi, monarchic a parlametarism; jest pouhou despotick- ou, nerozumnou, llbovolnbu nebo ob- tiznou centralisaci. " Naproti tomu jest jednota politicka, jafiou si preje Pariz, dobrovobiym zdurzenlm vsech obci, spontannim volnym soutezenim vsech individuelhich cinnosti za uch- elem statku vsem spolechneho, blah- obytu, svodoby a bezpechnosti vseclu Revoluce komunalni, pOchata povst- auim lidu ze dne 18 brezna, zahajuje nove obdobi oxperimentujici. positibni, vedecke politiky. Znamena konec stareho sveta vlady duckovnich, yoj- actvl urednictvi, vykoristpvani 11 chgy monopoler nadprave jimz delnictvo ma tedy se uklidni draha nase'a vellka nasim spojencem v tomto boji, ktery muze konchiti bud7 vytezstvim idel darnl s nasim usilim, necht stane se vlast bzl a pomluvaml klamana. Boj mezi Parlzi a Versalllskymi jest Jed- •nim z tech, jez se llusornlmi kompro- mlsy ukonchitl nedaji. Vysledek ne- muze byti pochybnym. Vitezstvi, o iiejz usiluje nezkrotllelna, chinoroda sila narodni gardy, zustaue idel a pra- vu. Dovolavame se Francie! Francie zpravena o torn, ze Pariz ozbrojena jest rovnez klidna jako zmuzila, ze udrzuje, poradek stejnou jako nadsenim, ze se obetuje s rozum- nosti rovnou hrdinosti jeji a ze se ozbrojila, oddana jsouc'. toliko svob- ode a pro slavu vsech. ' Francie, necht krvavy spor ukonchi. Zest na Francii odzbrojiti Versallles- ke slavnym prohlasenlm neodolatelne vule. ' "'.,*. * <* • . Francie," poyolana jsouc tiziti z nas- eho' vytezstvi, necht prohlasi se soli komunalni, nebo znichenim Parize. Co se pak nas obchanu parlzskych tyche, jest ukolem nasim uzkutech- niti revoluci moderni, . nejvesti ze vsech, jez kdy dejiiny zdobyli a osve- covali. ... Mame povinnost bite se a viteziti. •* Pariz dne 19 dubna 1871. ~ Komuna Parizska. ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ . BANICI ROZOR! .» -- - ___- ♦ Homestake Mining Co. roz- ♦ esila obezniky, v ktorych tyr-/,. ♦ di ze jej spor s Banikmi v ♦ South Dakote je urovnany.- ♦ Nenechajte sa touto falosnou ♦.zpravou svlest. Zadny. Banik ♦ nesmie u tejto spolochnostl ♦ vziat roboty bez toho, aby si ♦ na chelo nevypalil meho ♦ "Skeb. , ♦ • Preto pozor -- nerobte ♦ ba. ■ ♦ ' Ernest Mills, , ♦ taj pokl. ♦ Western Federation of Mln- ♦ ers. Btte- sani v Francuskej, talyanskij a Slov- enskej Rechl a ti raporteri budu mat plateno $3.00 za rad. Kazdi ud Destriku 18 U. M.' WM. of A. na dostavat tjeto novinl pre povis- eiia. Robotneho Ludu. ', Sec. 7: * Vsetko tlacena od unjie musa bude tlacene u tejto drukarnl. Podpisano, John O. Janes, Hillcrest H. Fox, Canmore J. A. McKinnon, Rossland * J. D. Harrington, ^Fernie - W. B. Powell,. President A.. J. Carter; Secretary CHEZ LES MINEURS iM(L^(i^¥¥¥A|iAMit¥^¥¥^VL¥¥¥¥4*-*'¥ •< •« t ( ■t •< ( t ■ t t • k ■i -t •< c ( •t, < c ■ t •t t ROMA HOTEL Dining; Room and Beds under New Management, - First,class table, board Meals 2Sc, , Meal Tickets $5.00 BANQUET8 CATERED FOR Rates $1.00 per day R, Henderson, Dlnln-j Ronm Mgr. ir*ickkk-kkit'k****irk**wrkit***** I Fernie Dairy • FRESH MILK, dolivcrcil to all parts of tho town 1 hiku 'volbou a verejnou'soutezi, zod- povednost ufeefniku komune a. pravo neu stale kontroly. Zarucheni napro- ste svobody individuals svobody sved- omi a svobody prace,' , ' Ustavichne zakrochovani obcanu v zalozitostech obecnlch,' volnym projev- em svych myslenek, se strany obch- ainu svobodne hajeni svych zajmu;... zaruky za volnot techto projevu posky- tujo komuna, ktera jedine jest oprav- nena dozyrarati nad,pravym vykoneni shromezdovaclch a tlskovych a prava ta zabezpechiti, n Organisace mestske obrany' a narodni gardy, ktera si voll sve dustoj- nlky a pechuje o udrzeni porndku v obci. ■ Pariz zada ohledno obchanstva jlnych obci jen tohle: ovsem s pod' minkou, zo ve yelke spraye ustredni a v delegacich federovych komiul shlo- da uskutechnont a praksi tochze zas- nd. „ ," : Pariz si vsak vyhrazuje na zaklade svo vrchnostl (sariiostatnostl) a mod sve svobodz jednnnl, domn, t. j v Parlzi, zpusobltl podlo vlnstnlho uznani a vlnstiil vule sprnvni n hospodarsko roformy tak, jak si jlch zndaobyvat- olstvo vlnsdnl, zrldltl lnstituce, ktore biulon slo rbzvyell a rozslrovall vyu- chovanl, vyrobu, smenu a uvor,'jakoz I zevseobecnili (universallser) tedy nlkoliv zobocnltl vladu a majetek podlo potreb oknmzlku prani intore-BOv- anych a podle zkusenostl nabytch. Nopratolo nasi klnmou sobo i zoml, zalujl-11 na Pariz, zo svou vull a svou nndrlUdioBt clico vnutiti ostatnlmu, mtrodu a ze si cblnl naroky na dyktat- uru, ktora byln by utokom na suvor- onltu ostatnlch komnn, Klamou sobo I zoml obvlnovanlm Parize,', zo tato usllujo o znlchonl francouzko jodnoty, ktora ho rovolucl miovuzrldlla /.a pot- losku nnslch otcu, prlkvnplvsloh xo vsech koutu Franclo k Hlavnoiitl fed- orachnl. Jan'Rossian rodom s Rakuska ktory bol zamestnany v 27 'jig v Cis 8 dole v Michel.bol.zabily na.mieste v, Stredu rano kros prejedena pelnej Kary. Dos- nalo sa ked jeho spolocnia prisiel k nemu ze ma kost krku slomenu.'Pri-' cina jeho smrty je este nie znama ale sa ufa ze ked koroner al porodel rosh- odnu pricinu smrty po .vlslucbu. , Pan Jozef Gall Slovak blvajucl na New Michel dna 1 ho t. m, s druhim priatclom vezli sa vo vbze na kon- och kone sa splasily ktorie -nembzno bolo zastavlt coho nasledok bol ze oba muski boli vichodeny s voza,, Poslodni ktorieho meno nie znamo uslel* bes urnskl p, Gall muscl bit'odvezeny do jeho domu na lusko kdo bol zavolany lekar-jeho pokallcenla opatrlt. Skros coho moze bit na lusku par tidny. Ut- ame zo elm skov sa usdravy." „ Pokrachovani Sjodma Konvenclja-alebo ^asadnuta. "Rldltolll tohoto orgnnu budu pocltal uradnlct DlHtrlktu 18 ho U. M. W. of A. Ktorl budu mat moc najut alebo zhodlt edltora tohoto organu a 80 deny orznam kazdn" strnna uda na prlhodu. Tlto urndnicl budu odpovednl za vsotku organlznclu abi porndlk vod- II. Abi vivollll- kavoncov za odilorn a abi dal kavclu do stnloho bnuku alebo Inoj trustovy kompanijl,' A moc budo data dlstrlchkomu zap- Isnlkov nbl urndll chi Budu zplsl dobro pro nnrodl.' A kazdi uradnlk unije tohoto DIb- Irlktu Budo Odpovodnl ak noposo do; plsl 7, toho mostn v ktorom ta junljn jo znlozona a tje raporll maju bjt zpl- 8ind«rs A Verhseit Brothers, Proprietors Brt, I 80 YEARS' *£X.£ftf£NC£ ATENTS List of Locals District 18 (_'TJnion Des Travailleurs) - Les patrons du district de Pittsburg et le bureau executif du district sont arrives a une entente vers' minuit vendredi et ont signe l'echelle de prix pour deux ans. ' y La decision de Feehan et des min- eurs de ce district de signer un agre- ment avec les patrons independants avait mis le trust sur les dents. L'ar- rangement dans le district 2 qui est un concurrent au trust avait encore excite un peu plus ce dernier. "II fallait que le travait reprenne dans les mines de la Pittsburg Coal Company. Mais celle-oi ne voulait pas se plier aux exigences de Feehan au sujet de la pou- dre et- il fallut que Lewis vint a la rescousse avec une "resolution, pre- paree.. d'avance et qui laisse encore une fois la latitude. voulue au trust, pour sauver la situation. Lewis n'eut "pas_a™"convaincre"ies_p"afro"nsT"*~To"ute" la seance de vendredi soir fut passee a convaincre Feehan qui vers minuit ceda enfin aux Instances de"Lewis et signa l'agrement. dont voici la' ten- eur: .- ,,, .. . ■: lo, Du 1 avril 1910*'au 1 avril 1912 lo prlx au pic sera de 95 sous par tonne de*2000 llvres, sur une grille de uri' pou- ce et quart. Une augmentation propor- tlonnelle sera payee • pour le "run of mine." .— ■ , 2o. Le prix a la machine sera aug- mente de 4 sous par tonne, 30, Les ouvriers a la, journee dans la mine recevront une augmentation do 5,55 pour cent. 4o, Le travail etrolt et tournngo de chantlers sera paye avec une augmentation proportlonelle a celle du travail* au pic. 5o. Dans toutcs Ies mines ou le nou- vol oxplosif est employe, lo travail sera "run of mine". Sur la domando.des patrons uno cprriuvo pratlquo pourra etre faite clans ces' mines et si ello donne fl-l.fl-l pour cont do gros on uannt avec soln Jo nouvol oxplosif, nlors ces mines jioiirrant etro ppereeB a la grille Los bascules pour lo "run of mino" devront etre Installers nusfiltot quo poKBiblo ' ou dans uno qulnz- nine. L'usngo du nouvol oxpIoBif no sera elnbll dnns aucuno nutro mino qu'avoc lo cpnsentement mntiiel des patrons ot dos mlnours. , Duns toutos les mines ou lo nouvel oxplosif est oniployo la compagnio dovra lo fournir aux ouv- rlors'flu momo prlx pnr-tonne do clinr- bon prodult. quo la poudro nolro. 7o. Los mlnos so mottront, on oporation durant I'nrrangomont final dos do- tails do cot ngromont, 8o. Uno reunion dos roproBontants dos pntroiis ot, don mlnours aura llou dans lo plus brof dclal possible pour arrnngor coh dotalls, Slgno: Pour les mlnours, F. Foohan, T. Donovan, T. L, Lowls. Pour Iob patrons. G. W. Bchloudcrbcrg, D, O, ThomnB, M. H. Taylor, D'aproH cot agroimmt lo travail a ro> pris dans les mlnos lundl matin. ticolari ■ delle orge sfrenate a cui era- no usi abbandonarsi. I cesari moderni pagano rlviste e giornali perche in- formino'gli schiavi salariati dei satur- nali che in alto si celebrano. , I luoghi dove i soddisfatti sfoggiano la loro opulenza sono sp~ecialmente le pubbliche, passeggiate delle grandi citta, i teatri, le sale da concerto, le corse dei cavalli, le stazioni climat- iche, i bagni, ecc. I loro equipaggi spruzzano la mota in faccia a Lazzaro mendicante ed ,i loro brillantl abbagliano gli occhl del cenclosi proletarl. *-* » Ma gli sclalacqul dei milionari cos- tituiscono il termine dl confronto per la misura della nostra miseria, accu- mulano nella profondita delle nostre viscere odio intenso o feroce, veleno morale, dispetto ed invidia che presto o tardi dovranno rompero la crosta della rassegnazione e scoppiare in uno scbianto Uberatore. Fortunatamente gll schiavi moderni non sono plu tutti simili alio animate troglodito, vlvente di erba e fugg- ente davanti all'uomb quantunque ab- bla egli pure viso umano. L'animale cupo delLa Bruyere e ormai scompar- so dalla faccia della terra. I propositi di perequazione sociale hanino, per nc- cessita di cose, posto radici anche nell- animo di colorb che non crebbero nel campo o nell'offlclna. I^a universlta di tutto il mondo, in un vasto rigurgito di intellettualia, buttano annualmente nella mischia feroce per l'esistenza fal- angi di laureatl, i quail costretti' a pie- garsi alle piu umile e meno retribuite ■occupazaoni, coyano neH'animo loro sentimenti incompri.mibili di ribellione e si preparano alacramente alle grandi giornate del riscatto. Saranno cost- oro che faranno sorgere i contadini dal letame andranno nel tugurio e nel postribolo a sonar la diana dell-insur- rezione. Valerio BrtfnettL Frontenac, ^Kans. Ne negligez pas de conseiller aux ouvriers italiens la lecture die , II Lavoratore Italiano organe des mineurs unis et des travailleurs organises d'Amerique. E. Caffaro, Directeur. Prlx de l'abonnement annuel: $1.50. Addresser Pittsburg, Kans. OH YOU FARMERS! Recent press notices discussing the increased cost of living gloat over the expected deliverance from the clutches of tho "Meat Trust" by a general following of the example set by residents of Omaha, Neb. The discovery of the nutritious particles contained in alfalfa for human food has resulted in the formation of "Chew Hay" clubs, so that ero long we may have bills of fare somewhat after this style:, Menu Hotel de l'ane a deux pattcs Consomme d'alfalfa a la printaniere Soupo aux dents'de Lion d'Afrlque Entrees. Nlds d'oiseau a la queue de Canton , Roti Ef.orce de'ehene aux herbes fines * , Feuilles de sapin de Norvege ■ Vins. Lachrimae Christ! de North Fork Macon de Pincher Creek pur -•- , We would urge upon our homestead- ing readers to quit raising beef and pay more attention to the succulent properties contained in the various kinds of wheat straw and - also to experiment with wild mustard and the Canadian thistle as prospective food stuffs.. North''forkers, South forkers, pitchforkers and others are advised to press home to the government the need of monographs being published so that the economy of production, can be studied thoroughly. ~~~ UNFAIR LIST LES ELECTIONS DE DIMANCHE Covroctod by Dlntrlot Socrotary up to May lHt, 1910. Tmdk Mams _ onwH9_ OonriiMur*«& • ttkH/eaatfeaerimm «*f •mm, iZn^»iri""»««,«'»*rt'n Umatrate* _M9___ _y rt«u«iJO«^1.*I-MiM,l*2 ay*v,voii*ie(«*>t«l4, ttmW >BE»!Bft* Ledger Ads Pay NO. NAME 20 Itnnkhond 481 Doavor Crooki 431 Ilollovuo 2103 Ulalrmoro 1887 Cnnmoro 00 Coal City * 2033 Coloman 2227 Carbondalo 2378 1 Cardiff 270 Cardiff 2877 Corbin nm Dhmoui] Cily 2640 Edmonton City, 1329 Edmonton > 2389 Kdmonton 2314 Fornio * **(>r* raui. 2407 Ilosmor 1068 HUlcreot 2850 Kbnmaro 574 Lothbrldgo 1233 Lillo 2820 Maple Loaf, 2334 Mlchol 303 Polico Flats 2352 PMthurg 2580 Poyal Colllorlei 2C72 Rocbe Percoo 2165 Strathcona 102 Tabor 1850 Tiber tMft Taylorton Quoiqu 'il faille attendre le resultat des ballotages pour savoir quelle sera Ia composition de la nouvelle. Chambre ,des" deputes," le resultat du premier tour de scrutin nous fait prevoir la victoire des partis avances. Nous sommes surs que nos amis des gau- ches auront gag'ne quelques sieges au detriment des reactionmaires de la drbite. " '■ *' ^ La France a prouve une fols de plus _que_ri.en__ne_la_fer.ait_ devier' du but qu'elle ^eut atteindre. ■* ' . ! :• La question, des Eglises etait une question epineuse, et ceux qui avaient l'espolr de voir echou'er la barque qui porte les. destinees de la Republique, croyaient bien cette *fois-ci que cette question serait l'ecueil ou' eilo vien- dralt se briser. C'etait incontestablement le naufra- ge. Quarid lo Pape s'est oppose a co que les eveques francals acccptassent les lols cultuclles—11 est prouve aujour- d'hul que la' majorlte des' eveques ac- cepterent cette mesure—11 I'a fait dans un seul, but, celul de voir le gouvernement francals fermer les eglises. II s'est dit quo les''Francals se rovolte- ront ot do cette rovolte nous sortirons victorleux. ' , Le Pnpo no connalssalt pas, Tosprit. qui nous animalt; 11 Ignorait quo toi n'etait pns notro but et a sn grando surprlso les Eglises sont restecs ou- vertes et rostoront ouvortcs a tous ceux dont lo bon plalslr est do les frequent or, Ceci est entendu. Nous sommes pour la liberie dnns lo sons lo plus otondu. La mnjorlto dos Francals ont. comprls la Hlluntlon ot lis ont pxprlmo lours opinions dlmanoho 'dornlor en roollsant les pIlolcB qui ont su ovltor roeuell qui dOvnlt fnlro couler la barque, leur re- nouvtilivnt on momo tempi' la coiiflnnco riu'lls ont cn oux avec l'espolr do voir arrlver In* bnrquo a bon port, Vivo la Ropubllquo! Loon L, Hoy. WAR ' What is war? • Rightly interpreted it means nothing more ■ than the phlebotomy that' one nation practices upon another when mental balance is overthrown. From this, viewpoint we may look upon a, sword as a fleam and a General much in the same guise as a blood letter. -War is an irrational formula wbere^ by an attempt to solve impossible problems is made. What follows a war? *<■■■-■' To begin ith, many mothers with-' out sons, and many children without fathers, and .society has to support a heterogenous" collection of armless and" legless individuals. , i^» — In a recent trial in Vienna (Austria) the Attorney general said to 40 anti- militarists who wero brought before him: "Yes, gentlemen,' it's perfectly true that you are, entitled to freedom of speech but'whilst you are granted the privilege of saying what you please, there's the proper way to say it and as you havo not expressed yourselves, propcrly*..you must take the consequences," What subtle distinctions! Of the American Federation of . Labor Tbe following is part of \he unfair list of the American Federation of Labor. Many of the daily newspaper readers who hear as much about the "Unfair List" during these' days may be anxious to know what names of firms the A. F. of L. "Unfair List" contains. Stoves: Wrought Iron Range Co., St. Louis, Mo., United States Heater Co. Detroit, Mich., Gurney Foundry Co, of Toronto Ont.; Homo Stove Works, of Brooklyn Watch Caso Co., Sag Harbor , Under these circumstances It becomes the duty of the labor press to keep Its readers properly informed. What are papers published for if not for the purpose of giving correct information? Cigars: Carl Upman of New York City; Kerbs, .Wertkeini & Scbiffer of New .York City, manufacturers of the Henry George,and Tom Moore cigars. ' oFlour: Washburn-Crosby Milling Co Minneapolis, Minn.; Valley City Milling ,Co., Grand Rapids, Mich. ' Whisky: Finch Distilling Co., Pittsburg Pa. Clothing: N. Snellenberg & Co., ot Philadelphia Pa.; Clothiers Exchange, Rochester N.Y.'; B. Kuppenheimer & Co., Chicago. Corsets: Chicago Corset Co., manufacturers Kabo and la Marguerite Corsets. Gloves: J. IT. Cownio Glove Co., Des Moines, la.; California Glove Co., Napa, Cal. Hats: J. B. Stetson Co., Philadelphia Pa., E. M. Knox Co., Brooklyn N. Y., Henry H. Roelof & Co., Philadelphia, Pa. Shirts and Collars:'United Shirt'& Collar Co., Troy, N. Y.; Van Zandt, Jacobs and Co:, Troy, Cluett, Peabody and Company, Troy, N.Y.;'James R. Kaiser of New .York City. The' Butterick Pattern Company of New York. Cement: Portland Peninsular Cement Co., Jackson, Mich.; Utica Hydraulic' Cement and Mfg! Co.,- Utica, Illinois. : ____! Indianapolis, Ind.; Buck Stove and Range Company, St. Louis. Bags: Guif-Bag Co., New Orleans, La,, branch Bemis Brothers, St. Louis. Mo. 7. . Fibreware: Indurated Fibre Ware Co., Lockport, N, Y. LOCAL IMPROVEMENTS SEO. AND P. O. ADDRE88 F, whoatloy, Ilankhead, Altn. 3, 0. McNoll, Uoavor Crook, Altn, v Plnclior J. Durko, Uolk'vno, Frank, Alta, ' Jamos Turnbull,' Blnirmoro, Alta. Win, Angoll, Cnnmoro, Alta. T. Dornloy, Conl City Tabor, Alta. W. Graham, Coloman, Alta. O. M. Davies, Carbondalo, Coleman, Alia. J. Aplln, Cardiff, Alta, F. It St. Amant, Cardiff, Altn. Pat (Jaughan, Corbin a. O. Pat XLAif, DlAuoud City. UtM>.]o_e, Altn. C. F. Larrler, 154 nollatny St. Edmonton Richard Thompion-. Frator Flats, Edmonton N. IlollnRay, 200 Hamilton St., Edmonton D, R-sos, Fornio D. O. ' ^ 0. NImI, Tra-!;. Alia. J. W Morris, Hosmor, B. C. J. O. Jonos, Hlllcroit, Alta. It Evans, Konmaro, jN. D, L. Mooro, P, O. 113, Lothbrldgo, Altft W. L. Evans, Lillo, Frank, Alta. F. Bonneel, Maplo Loaf, Dollovuo, Alta, M. Uli roll, Michel, D, C. Noil Duncan, Pft-Bburit, Dollovuo, Alta. Oscar Carlson, Passburir, Alto, Chas. 8mlth, Royal Coll., Lothbrldgo, Alta. L, McQuarrlo, Rocb Percco, Saak. A. Shaw, Strathcona, Alta. Wm. RubboH, Tabor, Alta. E. Brown, Taber, Alta. J. Roche, li-l-v-u, Bank. CROW8 NE3T FOOTBALL LEAGUE LEAGUE FIXTURE8 1910 The slnglo taxor regards land ownership ns one of the most fundamental factors iu our industrial life; tlio-Soc- lallst considers modern factory production the domlnuril feature of present civilization., The single taxor rocog- nixes but ono form of economic exploitation—rent, I, o„ the return mnile for*tho uso of the lnnd; the Soclrlht assorts that surplus value,-I. b„ lho unpaid pari'Of Iho worklngman's labor "Is tho source of all oxplollnflon, and thnt It Is from lho surplus value that rant us well ns Interest and profit aro drawn. A BURGLAR'S HAUL IteporL lins It thai tho houso of lt. I*. Pctllploca of Vancouvor wns roconlly burRlni'lzod, niul In nddlllon (o sovornl pninplilotn on' Socialism, carried awny llioy "cnpHwnllowod" two cigars. Such (ixtraviigiitico Is reprehensible nnd cnllH for loud o.oiidomnntloti, An Investigation should bo mndo at onco as lo how It in that Parm bud two ulgurs In'tho houso nnHmokod. Uno dopocho do Kansas Cily mnv onco quo lo comlto oxocutlf do l'Asflo- clation dos patronh du MlHsourl, Kan* nan, Oklahoma ot Arkanflnn, a refund touton Ioh domandoH do l'Unlon don mliiourH ot quo la grove va contlnuor, Environ 35,000 minours cliomont diwiH ran roglons, '■_--. 8FARZO E MISERIA (II Lnvoralorn Italiano) L'attunlo orlnamonto Bocialo o la lot- tft TMT Vcflff-fmyn vjnfln n.fnUmT.dO tutti I ftlornl un carattoro sompro plu rlRldo o ncnbroBo. La dogonorazlonn cho nfflRgo 11 bocoIo nostro orodo oho non abbla rlecontro In neuBun'nltr'-opo- ca della Btorla, La propotonzn dollo canto unurpat- k.V*. LUl.ttii.'*'.'-'- » '.I..**. M,fr*w.,bt ykU.*w tarla. Noancho al tompi del fcudallBmo I slgnorl onavnno reclttr la commodla cho hI rccita oggl al mondo conl dotto clvllo In anoro del vacenro Roobo- volt. I can I roronntl d'Ruropn da oupltl cortoBl, Invitano II cacclatoro dl boBtlo o dl npplniifil nllo loro m-Mis-*, «ll fnn- no Bcrvlro pranr.l luculllanl, o dftnno ordlne al gmzottlorl dl Btrombniraro alle orecchle del colto pubbllco e dollo indite Kuarnlgicml tutti I partlcolarl dello plu o mono dlploraotlcho scorp- acclato. Oil antlchl gaudentl romanl jnt vcreoKnavano dl fnr aapero alta plobo a motto dl pubbllcl avviml, I par May 2: nollovuo v Mlchol at Bellovuo, 2: HoHmor v Frank at Ilnnmcr. 2; Fornio v Conl Crook at. Fnrnlo, 7; Michel v Coloman at Mlchol, 11:, Fornio v HoBinor at Fornio. II: Conl Creole v Michel nt Conl Crook 11: Ilollovuo v Colomnn at ilollovuo, 21.: Ilollovuo v Frank at Ilollovuo. 21: Conl Crook v Fornio at Conl Crook 28; Colomnn v Ferula at Colomnn. 28: Conl Crook v HoHmor nt C. Crook, June 4: Frnnk v IIoHtn<-r nt Frnnk. 4: Ilollovuo v Fornio at llollnvuo, llillollovuo v Conl Crook nt Ilollovuo 18: Hofltner v Ilollovuo at Honmor IR: Michel v Conl Crook at Mlchol. 18: Frank v Colomnn at Frank 2G: Colomnn v HoHmor at Colomnn 25:Fernio v Mlchol at Pernio 215: Coal Crook v Frnnk nt Coal Crock July 'i: Coal Crook v Dellovuo at C. Crook 0; llauiiwi- v Michel i'l ilomiwr ft: Frank v nollovuo at Frank 111: Ilosmor v Fornio at HoHmor- 10: Frank v Conl Crook at Frnnk ' 10: Mlchol v nollovuo at Mlchol 23: Fornio v Michel at Fornio I' 23: Colomnn v Frank at Colomnn 30: Ilollovuo v Ilosmor nt Ilollovuo 30: Conl Crook v Coloman at 0. Creok 30: Frank v Mlchol nl Frank August 0: Ho«mor v Coleman at Ilonmor 13? Hnflmor v Coal Croek nt Hosmor 20: Michel v Ilosmor nt Michel 20: Colomnn v Bellevuo at Colomnn 20: Frnnk v Fornio at Frank 37: Coloman v Coal Crook at Coloman 27: Fernio v Bellevue at Fernio 27: Mlchol v Fronk at Michel Siptamber 17: Coloman v Mlchol at Coleman. 17: Fornl** v Vrapk nt Fernio 34: Fernie v Coleman at Fernie OLD WALDO (Crowilod out hint wook.) Mr, nnd Mrs, Krnpfcl and children, Mr. niul Mrs. Ilnlrd nnd Mr, BurgoH*-* of Trlwood vlsltod Hock Crook on Hundny, MIhh Jonnlo Cnffuo rolunioil lo lior homo In Victoria on ftnliirdiiy. Mm. Krnppol nnd chlldron vlnllod with Mm, MciNnb nt Hock Creok on Hundny. .Mi'H. Uoho 10, WiiIhIi nrrlvod from WIihiIiio-.; on Snlurdiiy, Tlio (ivoiiIiik wIiIhi. club mot nl Old Waldo hall on I'rlduy ovoning nnd a vory plonimnt ovoning wiih Hpnnt. TIiohh iirouuiit woro Mih. Orlffllli, MIhh Adolph nud Mr, Blowo from IlaynoH, Mr, iuul Mm. McNab, MrH. McDonald, Mrs, Hoby, Mr. Bnimlor, Mr. nud Mra. Wilcox,'Mr. and Mrs. FlomiiburK, Mr, and MrH, Vorliouf, Mossrs, .1. Tnylor iinii i/oiiuhi .M.'J'huihpii. Mm Mt'Niib, rhllil'roii nnrt mnld lofl for Hock Crook thin wook to enmp out for n month, Dr. HoberlHon left hint wuok for a two weoku trip to Hpoltano and Sont- tie. NOTICE Is hereby given that the Corporation of thc City of Fernie Intends to proceed with tho construction of cement sidewalk on Victoria avenue opposite lols 1—5, Block G, 1--10^Blk. 10, 1—10 Block M, 0—10 Block 5, ll—* 20 Block !); 11—20 Block 13, nnd that It Is tlie Intention Ifi hnvo tho total cost of such sidewalks borne proportionately by tiie owners of property fronting upon such sidewalks, and to obtain the requisite monoy therefor by Issue of Local Improvement Debentures. Notice Is also hereby given thnt. assessments will bn mndo ngalnst,mich proporty so benefited by mich proposed BldcvnlkH In order to moot tho principal and inlerost of such Debentures; the crossings will bo divided pro rata nmong lho owners of tho lots. The owners of corner lots are nsses- ■sod for full frontngo walk nnd two- thirds of sldongc wnlk, tho romnlnlng third bolng divided nmong tho owners of Inhldo lols pro-rata. Tlio tnnii of pnymont. of witch Debentures hns boon mado for 10 yours with Intnrest nt flvo por cent (fi per cent,) If nny owner or owiioi'h doniro in ohjor-t to (ho propoHod work or any portion thereof, tho roqulHltu potltlon or potltlonn Hhould bo filed'With thu iindoi'Higiied within ton dnyH from thin dnto. g. ii. noui/roN, „ City Clork Fornio, Tl. C April 22 1010. NOTICE In the mutter of nn Application for the Issue of « duplicate Certificate of Title to Lot 4 Block 57 Annex, Town of Fernie (Map 734A) N'otU'ii Ih horoby nivon that It Ih my liitoiillon to Ihhuo nt tho expiration of ono month nftor tho first publication horoof n diipllcnto of tlio Cortlflcato of Titlo to the nbovo monllouod lot lu llio" name of Arthur Wright, which ('ortiricato Ih dated (ho 28th dny of 1 il ni- . . I . i... t.. .... i ninn t <um'i,. iv nov. Dlntrlcl HeglHtrnr Land Ilejclstry Offlco, Nolson II. C. , ' April 19. 1010 Does Not Stimulate Ayer's Sarsapariila does not stimulate. It does not make you feel belter one day, then as bad as ever the next. It Is not a strong drink. No reaction after you stop using it There Is not a drop of alcohol in it. You have the steady, even gain that comes from a strong tonic and alterative. We wish you would ask your doctor about this. He knows. Trust him. Do as he says. ttAvtt&,LM*\\,Mm. vWwe' Avert Villi? Liver fill*. HowlorTTZveUtey been t«idY'n*mmm it we Ayer'i t'HU? Liver fill*. How low h*ve they b*#n toldY N«»rlr ilrty Hun, Oo dodor* rccoriirocn-J them? Ail your own doctor ind Snd out Local Items CLERK FOR GENERAL STORE Must have first-class references. Preference will be given to one with , a good knowledge of. Dry Goods. Western Canadian ^Trading Co., Ltd., Coleman, Alta. The Court of Assizes will be held in Fernie on the 17th, Chief Justice Hunter presiding. Owing to the inadequacy of the government, buildings -the sittings will'be held in the Fernie opera house. ■ ^ O. N. Ross, who has been sojourning for some time past in Coleman, Alia., is back to the fold again. He has a contract for building 13 miles of road up Michel Creek that will engagechis attention for a goodly portion of'the next few weeks. P.,Duval, the artistic painter and decorator, is at present engaged in finishing the interior of the residence of J. R. Young, secretary of the Crow's ■ Nest Pass Coal Company, with a wallpaper named "Emerald," a special importation from the East by our; well known pharmacist, N. 13. Suddaby. The Male Voice Party which has been practising for some months, will give a concert on the 24th in the Grand Theatre, 'when it is firmly believed tlint a treat will be provided to all who are fond of music. Further details will be given later. In the meantime however, remember the date 24th of May. R. G. Duggan dropped into tho office on his -way back from a trip to the west which has been attended' wltb excellent results, and more particular-, ly so among the miners. This means that the Eureka Coal, .Company will "take up extended developments In the near future when there is every reason to believe that this Taber property will materially increase its output.' The Fernie Athletic Association decided to leave the arrangements of the Dominion day sports in *. th*e hands of the committee selected by Gladstone Local and the'latter has now appointed the following to collect funds:— John Howbrook, John Kent, Xic Mis-', cosco, Harry Martin," Tom Saunders, Dan Rogers,, Joseph Chambers. Thos. Uphill is the secretary "of the Sports Committee and he also will accept contributions. All account of receipts will bo publish de in the columns of this paper as they are made. Payday on Saturday will, see about $172,000 distributed.-among the minors of the Crew's Nest Pass and although this is less than it, was last month for reasons that have, already been stated we can look for a substantial increase from now on, as the output approximates same 2500 tons daily, so that with future prospects in the coal mining industry, all disputes having been adjusted at Frank there is no obstacle in the way of "Full steam ahead" and coupled with the' extraordinary activity in the lumber and milling indus- __:Jes_1_0L0_-ShQ.ukl_b___-.baiin_]-_v.(_i_.fnr- ,this district. , Once again (he Arcadian village of Now Denver, located on the Lucerne of B.C., can boast of news gatherer "The Slocan Record,'-the first issue of which made the Jilli of May, has just reached us, and we hope that in addition to extraction of silver from the adjoining hills tho editor may be..'»';2o'To carry a few samples am-.Tufwilh him that lmvo becji.du _ recognized by Ottawa. .. "Tu. tho country adjacent to ■ ibo .slocan Lake undergoing develop' men"! I hero should ho room, at least (luring the fishing season, for an editor to keep tho base moinl hot. THE DISTRICT LEDGER, FERNIE, B. C. MAYM, 1910 BUSINESS LOCALS Hot "tea'or coffee served at Ingrams pool room. Always roady: ham sandwiches and coffee at. Ingram's. If you are a particular s*mokor get your smokes nt Ingram's, Just tho'thing curly in tho. morning ,or Into at night: a hot lunch at Ing- rnm.s. Thoro Is no use talking, lho spot lo buy your furniture and stoves Is at thn Trllps-Wond Co, Ltd. Do you know tlmy soil vpfrlgerntorH —yos sir. and (hoy aro cheap at the TrltOH-Wood Co. Ltd, lOggs I'or sale from pure broil Ruff Orplnglon. Apply T. I.ynnston,, lllock 107, Annex Hxtonsloni .nullIon's lull-si In millinery nlso a largo assort mont of children'!*! lints nnd bon nol a. Tho MIhrch l-lnlnr, I.atpst HtyloH In Ladles Wimli Suit**, just nrrlvod, nlso flno hosiery, hnnd 1 bags nnd gloves. Tlm MIrhps Ruler. llnlley'H Coiiiol Is coming, so nro the files. Metier get Hereon doors* and ' window screeiiH nt lho Trites-Wood Co, Ltd, House for Rulo with !?, lolH iii Wont Foi'iili); fi roomed Iiouho, wntor. a til re of I-I. Harper, MdMiorRnii mio. .(ir nnl.-: ('nbbiige plniiH fiiio per loo; cauliflower $l por 100, iiIho rhubarb rootH find hI rn wherry plnnls. .John Mo- Lncliliui, Wiml Fertile. -IKe l-'or Suit': A lot r.OxKli!, nil clenred, wllh n five room hoime, nicely finished niul iniliit.fl, completely fnrnlHhed. l-'or Halo nl out- half nf iicfiuil cost, Hoo l.yrtiiH, Henderson Hloek. It In K'liliK let lio ptelly hoi, lluw nbout, bamboo nhii.il.-n for >oiir verandah. Tliey hnve tlit-m In all hI'/.ph, nml the price Ih tlio hiiuiI|-<hI thing iilioiil lite mnt Ihe TrllcH-Wood Co,, Limited. To Let; New hov'-ii room bouse with up lo diiln pluml'lni*; fixtures, corner \ leinilii nvi'iiiii) nud DnvioH Htreet, Kn- avo- ',I*,. I..*, I,.',.,, ni iI,. ml, l\t ..., ,i for .May lm. Apply ,1, M. Ledger Office. Two iiei-PH of liinil„,l :t-l ner-'H clenred, Iimiihi- Klx_(l throe bonrd, Hlnble II \1t 'J Binri'V. flileloMi limine ItM*.! nKn Un*-.'-! boHi-il. Price UMi ilofhu*N; $r.0o down, Imlimr-n iu ten montliH. Apply to K. Harper, Mel'|ieinon avenue, Fornie, II. ('. Garden Fences If Villi Ullllt ,1 fruit- built IlI'OUIlil yonr |-ii>|H'if)-, njiply fur ji.-ntle- llllll S jlllli tcl'lllh l<) H, W, Milne 59 Howland Ave. Ltd. The Store of Good Values Shopping* early on Saturday before the evening rush will enable us to give you better service and earlier delivery. Our "desire is to, give you and your wants our best attention, you can assist us and this favor will be very much appreciated. l_Mi_q_-*,g___f*^^ You can increase the' Purchasing .Power of your dollars by trading here. Our Grocery Department offers you tlie highest quality of Table, Supplies al'lower prices than can be secured elsewhere. Table and Laundry Gloss Starch o , 3 Pkts 25c . *1 Lb. 1 .ds. Fancy Seeded Raisins 10c per Pkt Reindeer Condensed Milk 2 Tins 25c —A Special for Saturday ■ Keillor's Raspberry and Strawberry Jam * 1 Lb. Glass Jars 20c .Royal Household Flour is .the best at any priee, but our price notwithstanding is lower than what inferior grades in many instances are sold for • 50 Lb Sacks $1.75 . 100 Lb. Sacks $3.40 For Saturday we offer you large Hotel size best quality cream at tlio saving price of ' " '* 15c per Tin, ; SPECIAL VALUES FOR SATURDAY 8 Lb. Bags-"Ogilvie Rolled Oats, each 25c 3 Lb. Tins Preserved Apples, each 10c Assorted Cake Icings, Reg. 15c, 2-pkts..: 15c " Seed Time. May and Simmers-fully .guaranteed Flower and Vegetable Seeds. , '-: .10 Pkts 25c Navel Oranges are "now at their best; for Satr ' "unlay selling we liave some cxtrli large fancy stock exceptionally sweet and juicy. >. 50c Per Doz. For Saturday we offer., "The Nettleton". the highest 'grade American Shoe'made for-Meh* at a specially low figure. All the spring styles and lasts, together with the superior quality material and workmanship' make: this shoe good value at the regular selling price of $7.5(1 and $8. - Saturday Special $5.85 , Men's Golf Caps, made up in good pattern Tweeds, Regular 35c and 50e values. *' For day selling: . Your Choice 25c Fancy - Satur- ' ly. " a See Our X Call and 1 X ♦ X X _—■ .; ■■-->• -•■ ;;*■ ■-- j W. J. BJ_,UNDEJ_J_ Qive tis a. call I ♦ X i i I For With every,purchase of 50c or more you are allowed the most Liberal Percentage ever-given in Fernie, and' bedsides that you are supplied with the BEST in GROCERIES, and the same applies to Gents' Furnishings, of which my ambition is to buy the Best In the Market. . , SATURDAY WAIST SPECIAL A dainty and attractive display of Lingerie Waists and Fine Tucked Lawns in all the latest, styles are here awaiting your inspection. Very cool aiid fascinating for the warm days, and good value a*, the regular selling price of $1.25 to $1.75 Your Choice pn Saturday 95c ' , Children's Rompers or Play Suits, suitable for Boys or Girls, made of" excellent quality striped Galelea in a variety of colors. . , For Saturday Selling 55c ' - For Pay-Day special reductions in millinery Department. , ..".--. Special Discounts in Furniture Department for. „seven days. • Are you interested? , .-,. mssis^smaxiaimaaKaBsgtisBaB' For Saturday Lettuce, Radishes, Onions, and Rhubarb; for the best procurable try7._ j A. A. McBEAN I The Cash Merchant Opp. Post Office § , $10 SUITS an OVERCOATS and up made to your measure. The! latest New York aiid English Cloth and Styles 7 . "P A \TTOT?=TTT1\/r Rooms 2 and 3, The A. Beck Block rVfUN 1-A_.I\._ U _Y_ NEXT FERNIE HOTEL, FERNIE CLOTHES GLEANED, REPAIRED PRESSED Advertise in the District Ledger ■^Mtfi-iwr.-^ .'•%-'-»«teK.*'**M*.'^ww.^ EE2S_S__3_-_3» __________*«**TOHH-_-_^ - '' i- i ,l See Them Early-—Won't last long For Eafter the famous Fit-Reform designer lias created a Frock Coat that is a murvc! of grace and elegance, Thc master of the craft has surpassed himself in developing the Pit-Reform Frock Conl—nnd we offer it wiih the. knowledge that it has no equal in ' *tP^^%. Canada. rf&r ^j> In finest Llnmn and Cheviot-silk faced ffr n * J™ JsJj and silk hned-lrom $20 to $35. © H&rOw'ife English Worsted trousers — to, ^W. y& complete the suit—$4.50 to $7.50. e •*$$$& iiFwwwim The Crow's Nest Trading Co, Sole AgcnU'in Fernie Boots and Shoes Children's Strong Grain Leather Shoes -t to 7 1-2, Kpcoiul por .pair $1,10 Ladies Fino Quality Bind. OxfonlH, -special per pair $1.8D Ladies' Grain Loiither Shoos, specinl per pair $1.05 Mon's Working Shoes, Plain Soles or Nailed 'special per pair $2.50 Men's Fine Dress Shoes, spoeinl por pair... .$3.00 Gent's Furnishings Mod's Black willi whito stripe, Working Shirts special each , 25o Mon's Striped Fliiiiiiolotli*. Shirts, regular $1.2.") special nt ." ,75c Men's Fine Hnlliriggan underwear, special per suit ..,...' $1.00 _,ieii'r. Iiiit* iv 6i>il, i'Vil iiiiln ,*.pi:.;iiii, ,, -$i.u0 Hoy's SliirtH, Special line at, each SOc Hoy's Wash Hlouses and Snitu froni,,, ,40c lo $1.50 — -—t-tt—----—. _-_■■■ ■—-_-- .. .^-^^.^ mt t ini|llM lummmmpmjuiBtBM^Mwi—— -_-_-r_i Dry Goods Depart; All (.'olors iii Piiiiimiiis, ('jihIiiiici'o and Taffela (.'lotlis, KoRular d'w per yard, Special nt por yard 40c :iil inch. Whito Khuincli-Uo, oxtrn njiocial at per 72 inch wido whito tabic Linen regular $1,00 per yard, speeinl .* ' C5c 11-4 AVhito Grecian Hod Spreads, regular $3,50 special $2.00 All Colors best, quality taffeta silk ribbon, 5 1-2 inches wide for Saturday only, por yard.;25c Grocery Department Everybody Iiiih ii jrood word for mil1 Grocery ■ Hootion. " Why? lfcomiHo wo nlwiiyn1' extend coui'1'.eous treatment to ALL and givo you tho very bent PRFCKS con.sistont with tho'qunlity of goods yon get ut our .store. Specials for Saturday To arrive fresh for Saturday, Another con. higniiiciit, of tin-si- Beautiful Carnations 50c per Dozon. N'ico Large Juicy OrangoM, per do«on.,, 60o Fine Table or Cooking Apples, fi Mis. for..,.25c \- ■**-'l,«.,M-1.,-,vt'!.>'* O 1 1, 'I1',,., O 'IV,. (' }■ nr ' > - <•■ • ••'. , — i ,..., mt , , , *J*IM Knspliorries, 2 Lb Tins', 2 Tins for 3Bc, 0 for $1.00 IVftrj> or I'caclics, 2 Lb Tins per tin 15c or 7 for $i FRESH STRAWBERRIES uArian*., i firnjiioes, Ur-ape Fruit, Oranoeo, Freih Lettuce. Cucumbers, Radiehei,|;Qreen Onloni, Part- „ ley. F-thubarb, Oplnach, Asparagui, Etc. C Special Sale of Crockery and Glassware Displayed on Centre Tables yard ,..121.2c The Trites-Wood Company, Ltd., __2»U2 A-t _ % OS -A ft m n rf i 4'- f }-■ ,"s\l I 'h '^ _ rwa smc___BSEas_.
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Title | The District Ledger |
Publisher | Fernie, B.C. : J. W. Bennet |
Date Issued | 1910-05-14 |
Description | The Nakusp Ledge was published in Nakusp, in the Central Kootenay region of southeastern British Columbia, from October 1893 to December 1894. The paper was subsequently published as the Ledge both in New Denver, from December 1894 to December 1904, and in Fernie, from January to August 1905. The Ledge was published by Robert Thornton Lowery, a prolific newspaper publisher, editor, and printer who was also widely acclaimed for his skill as a writer. After moving to Fernie, the paper continued to be published under variant titles, including the Fernie Ledger and the District Ledger, from August 1905 to August 1919. |
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Fernie (B.C.) Fernie |
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FileFormat | application/pdf |
Language | English |
Notes | Preceding Title: The Fernie Ledger Frequency: Weekly |
Identifier | District_Ledger_1910_05_14 |
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BC Historical Newspapers |
Source | Original Format: Royal British Columbia Museum. British Columbia Archives. |
Date Available | 2016-07-26 |
Provider | Vancouver : University of British Columbia Library |
Rights | Images provided for research and reference use only. Permission to publish, copy, or otherwise use these images must be obtained from the Digitization Centre: http://digitize.library.ubc.ca/ |
AIPUUID | 771a3f1f-6cd7-4115-b7e4-617b0532c86e |
DOI | 10.14288/1.0182866 |
Latitude | 49.504167 |
Longitude | -115.062778 |
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