Industrial; Unity is Strength irw^&F^y. %_ Provincial Library 30 June 09 'O/ \ •<V u^i^tive /t#5%. </ DEC 141810 )) / c* The/Official Organ of District No. 18, U. M. W. of A. i/;» *. r^.-* ^^PTORIA, ?7^ ^ Political Unity is Victory VOL. VI. NO. 19 THE DISTRICT LEDGER, PERNIE, B. 0,, DECEMBER .10, 1910. $1.00 A YEAR i'l** PRELIMINARY HEARING 1SJN Clearing up the Alleged Shortage in Ex-City • Clerk's Accounts *,'•■ Tho preliminary hearing in the case of Rex. vs. Boulton, ex-city clerk and treasurer of the City of Pernie, op: . ened before Magistrate Whimster- on ' Tuesday morning.^*- H. W. Herchmer appeared for the "crown, and A. L. Fisher is defending. , " The "only witness heard ln the morning waa Mayor Herchmer.* He had asked for Mr. Boulton's resignation in consequence of receiving reports from . Mr, E.- B. "McDermid, auditor, showing an. apparent' shortage'in Uio city accounts of $3,593.32. In the two reports from Mr. McDermid no shortages arising from taxes were considered. The Mayor had afterwards put Mr. B. 'F. Ambery on the tax rolls. Mr. Ambery had reported" a. list of taxes paid for-which." there* were .no -entries in the cash" book.- Reports were filed as evidence though not admitted to bo correct- by the defense. Following is part of the cross-examination by Mr. 1 .sher.., Q. How often did the finance committee meet in 3910 up to the time of Mr. Boulton's resignation?, . "" A.* I would-not-swear that they met once. •- ,..,,... . Q. Is.it fair to "the City Treasurer I O *.» "thatThe FiiT_m^_Cbnimrttee_sliburd"nof meet regularly? •_-... A. It would not. affect the City Treasurer. It Is not fair, to the city. . ' Q. How are1 accounts passed? A. On O.K. of Chairman of Finance Committee. Boulton would take a.batch' of accounts, certified by hlm as correct, and after looking them ovor Ilie Chairman of-tho Finance Committee would pass I hem If correct. Q. So that. White, the other member of the Finance Commltteo had nothing to do with it?. • ■ - A. Apparently not, so far as .1 know. Q. You understand that payments were made from cash and that afterwards cheques made out by the city payablo to petty cash, or bank or the* city, to cover thoso Items? ' A. If It was dono this year lt was contrary to my ordors. Tho practice was referred to' by Auditor Watson, who advised that It lie discontinued, and that n cheque bo mado out to cover outstanding items of this nature. This wns done and I Issuotl ordors thatlho practlco was to coaso. Q. At tho snmo tlmo creditors would como to tlio city offices for payments? A. No doubl. ' Q. You didn't cnll the, nttontlon, of the Finance Committee to tho necessity of mooting? A. I wns relying on Mr. Johnson, tho chairman. I doubt If a choquo ' wns ovor passed that wns not corroct, Horo a bundlo of accounts covered- by n choquo was put on exhibit. AIbo a payroll and choquo mndo payable to J, W. Morris to cover an Horn in tho pay roll O.IC.'d by Mr. Bock. Tho pay roll of Mr. nock gave credit for (earning work to W. J. J. Morrison. The voucher pny roll had been made showing tho crotllt to W, J. MorrlHon. This had boon' partly ornsod, although tlio original namo was Htlll visible, anil tlio namn J. W. Morris substituted. Tho choquo was endorsed by J. W. Morris with tho endorsement of W. 'J. J. Morrison undornonth. It wnn O.K'd, by a. F. Johnson, Chnlr* mnn of the FInnnco Committee Q, You soo tlio signature of J, AV. Morris on lho pny roll, Whoso Blgnn* (uro Is tlmt? A. I don't know. Q, On tlio olmquo, whoso slgnnturo Is thnt? A. I would say ll Ih Mr. Morrison's slgjinturo. I would sny Mint tho signature nbovo Is n forgery. I bollovo It Is tho Bnmo writing ns the othor. I soo that ou thp foot of ono page of tho pny roll tlio signature Is W. J. ,T. Morrison, wlillo on tlio othor pngo It appears ns J. W, Morris. ., , „ ,. T**l \a\, lilXI XaUML lllUll ul <>"<- 1 iiiuii*.!, ('PimriHtec would .'.or- Ihnt tWu-mMitl A. I dont know. If Johnson hnd thnt statomont boforo hlm ho hnd no business passing lho cheque. Q. Uo should hnvo soon It? A. Yes. Q. "WllO WOllUi it-UHllV VI AOiUMrtrti -or**,1*)! It? A. Whoovor took tho cheque to him. 1'robnbly Konnody. Q, Having seen that choquo ond pny roll would you bo propnrod to modify your provlous statomont a* to tho protection tho Finance Committee afforded tho city? A. N"o. T think tho Chairman and probably tha City Clerk wero fooled In this thing. Q. You know that all theso accounts (passing tho bundle reforrf-d to abovo) wero paid out of cash from tlmo to tlmo? A. 11 look* ** though lliey were. Q. Some of thoso creditor* would bo anxious to have their accounts paid it onco? A. No doubl. Q. As the Finance Committee "did not meet regularly the only-thing-,for tlie City Clerk to do was to pay them? A. No. that was not the proper way. The Clerk had an easy way of getting a meeting. . Q. You know that ■ there were no meetings in 1910? . A. No; I did not know it. Q. Did Boulton ever tell you the Finance Committee never met? A. , I don't think-so, until after the auditor was here..' Q. Would you swear he didn't tell you? A. If he did It was not impressed on my mind. Q. You don't put all the blame on the City" Clerk? ■ „ A. In my opinion the Finance Committee were not doing the right thing! Evidence was also elicited as to Boulton's cheque for- August' salary that had been voluntarily returned to the city.* His cheque for part of September was held, becauso the city was not sure to whom it was payable. J. S. T. Alexander, Government'Agent, produced certain government cheques on the Bank of Commerce, made payable to the City of Fernie and- endorsed "City of Fernie per G. H. "Boulton, Treasurer." .. One . for $32.15 was paid by the bank on May 7, 1909; one for $329.60, dated; Oct. 14, 1908, given for school purposes for September quarter; one for $753.- 35 given a year later foi* the same purpose; one for $1,365.40 for March quarter, 1910 (Mr. Herchmer explained that it' was not alleged that the total of this cheque was short); and one for $1,553.75 for June quarter, 1910.* 7 * , There was one for $80.50 giyen; June 11, 1908,' and endorsed "For deposit only to to the credit of the City of Fernie, G. H. Boulton, Treasurer"; one Mated' August 31, 1908, for $77.25 endorsed "City of Fernie, G. H. Boulton, Treasurer"; one dated September 9, 1909, for $42.50 similarly endorsed; one dated. September 16, 1910, for $5.78; one on Feb..9.* 1910 for $11.80; one foj- $9.50, on March 8, 1910; one for $32, dated March' 23, 1910; one for $154.80,"dated May 10,° 1910. The school cheques had been sent to Mr, Alexander by the* Auditor General of the Province. All were mark- _.d_r*ald -The_first_one._ioi'_$32.15-ana. the last eight were.issued by himself and were all marked paid.- Aiiother cheque for $500 dated Nov. 20, 1909, was issued by Mr. Alexander lo the city out'of "Trust Account." endorsed by Mr. Boulton and stamped ns "paid." 7 * " Geo. Loxton, sworn,, stated that he owned Lots 1 and 2, Block 33, In the city of Fernio. "I paid*my 1908 taxes to G. H. Boulton by a cheque", $10.13, receiving his receipt for it.' The cheque was produced and identified. "As a result of getting a notice from tho-city I saw Mr. Ambery at the city offlco, and ns a result of tlio meeting I got, my'chequo, and produced it at tlio city hall. , I haven't the original tax notice, . I paid my taxes within 30 days of tho recolpt of the notice, In tlmo to get the discount. . W. F.* Muirhead recognized his signature on the back of Loxtons choquo, Ilo" endorsed it In-order to bank It. Ho didn't know how ho camo into possession of It, James Millor, manager for P. Burns and Co., Lid., sworn, stated 'thnt'his company .owned proporty ln Fernio, TaxoB foi* 190S wore paid by choquo. A cheque for $19*1,19 produced wns lilontlflcd ns.h P. Burns chequo It. wos made pnynblo to tho Corporation of tho City of Fornio to covor nccount, for taxes for 1908, loss a contra nccount of somo $20. Mr, Miller Continued on Pngo 8 Gar-Repairer Crushed at Crow's Nest While At His Work On Wednesday an Englishman of the name of J. Openshaw, 38 years of age, was killed in the C.PJt. yards at Crows Nest. The deceased, who" was employed by .the company; was following his usual occupation of car repairer, and from reports received had complied with the usual regulations relative to the proper placing'of his signals. A car of lumber, backing down upon the track, collided with the one under which the^man „was working, running over' his back and crushing his chest Into the rail. The death it is believed was practically instantaneous. " Below is the verdict of the jury.. , • - ■ . "We the jury empanelled to enquire into the death of John Openshaw, find that he came,to his death by being run over by a car while in the.act bf repairing the same in the C.P.R. yard at Crows Nest. The engine backed into an open switch, with one car striking car under repair. According to evidence, switch was opened by some unknown person. Deceased was killed on or,about 9.30'a.m., December 7th, 1910." " (signed) ' ANDY, GOOD,* -* " ', " Foreman. . W." YOUNG,' ,- I. ROBERTS. " "* • :*'!M. L. CHAPMAN, .."- ■■ MIKE DONNELLY A. C. MURRAY, Coroner: '7 The' body was" brought to Fernie, where it is now lying in the-.Thompson and. Morrison-Undertaking Parlors from whence it is expected it "will bo sent to-the old home-hi-England for interment, in chargo of the brother of the deceased. Clan Mackenzie is the name of the recently organized branch of the United Scottish Clans fraternal and benefit society - ~W H Coulter, division manager from Vancouver, is in -townjbn official business connected with the International Correspondence Schools. Messrs. Qualn and Davis, of the Kootenay Telephone Co, with .headquarters at Cranbrook, were in Fernie this week and report'business along all their "lines' excellent. Don't forget the sale . of clothing, wearing apparel and useful household goods by the Baptist' Ladies' Aid on Tuesday: Dec 20th, to" be held at the temporary church building' "Slovenske Slovo" is the name of a Slavonian publication'*' that, is , issued from the office of "The Reporter," New Michel-Andrew L'ukco is the publisher,'and Georgo Klesken,* editor. Thomas Crahan was In. town Tuesday on matters Incident to the selling of the property in East Coleman that hei is putting on the' market and of which Joe Grafton is*the sales agent. Now that the winter season is fast approaching, and we may expect severe weather, we think it would -be judicious to have the fire hydrants well protected from the rigors of the cold. *, - • . The irtifetic display that is being made in the windows ot the Trites- v.'ocd Company's' cmporlu-n is certainly a tribute to the capabilities of the window trimmer, whose exhibit is equal to that found in any of the large Eastern centres Methodist,,church will hold an "at home" In the schoolroom of the church from 3 to 8 p.m: Saturday, afternoon. Tea a_nd cake will be served for 15c. and the girls t have ■ dozens of boxes of home-made candy to dispose, of at prices ranging from 5c. up. , On Tuesday morning last a distressing incident occurred al the-C P R station, when .the, local train ran over Mr. Hartley's (the Jailer) constant Tile~dc■"gf!y~ha"d-u"ee^■ ACCIDENTAL SHOQTIN" IN HOSMER Injured Man Completely Exonerates Policeman McCuish While at No. 3 Camp, Hosmer ,on Thursday afternoon, a party consisting of Constable McCoosh, Charley Bomford, Fred Waters,. and several others, were making- preparations lor the slaughter of a couple of pigs, and while examining their revolvers to see which was the _est suited to the purpose, the one held by Constable McCoosh accidently fired, and seriously Injured Charley Bomford by entering the fleshy part of the abdomen. The ball came out*'at the back, but it Is believed did not puncture the intestines. Doctor Bounel, of Fernie, and Dr. Weldon of Michel, performed an operation on Bomford at the hospital last night,*and we are pleased to state that reports to hand just before going to press are to the effect that the unfortunate-victim of this purely accidental shot is progressing splendidly. ■Bomford made a written statement duly, signed completely exonerating Constable McCoosh, from which.* it would appear that the injury sustained was not of so,vital a nature, as the first report, would have led one to GLADSTONE LOCAL UNION No. 2314, U M W of A, , NOTICE The International and District Elections will take place on Tuesday, Dec. 13th All members of tho above local are requested to voto Those not voting will be fined the sum of $1 (as per Art. 7, Sec 3a of the District Constitution) Time and Place for Voting: Coal Creek, Club Hall, from 10 a.m to 5.30 p.m. Fernie—Main Lobby, Miners' Hall, from 10 a.m. to 5.30 p.m TERRIBLE LOSS OF LIFE Professor James C. Roberts, of the federal bureau of mines whilo on. a tour said at Golden. Colo, when giving instruction on rescue work, "Thirty thousand miners have been killed in coal mines In the U. S. in the last twenty years.■* At least'three miners are killed in this country to one In other countries. More than half the coal mine accidents are caused by falls of roof and coal, practically all could bo prevented. This is in the "land of the free,", but our record in Canada is by no means an enviable one,,so there's no need to make comparisons. When will the dear public that is so inclined to talk about their rights (!) to consideration when miners rebel insist upon the conditions being changed that will put a stop to needless butchery? MINE CAVE-IN Af FRANK TO-DAY Fire Boss Caught in Fall of Rock-Well Known In the Pass INFRINGEMENT OF THE COAL MINES REGULATION ACT BAIL SET AT $15,000 Later reports to hand advise that ball has been accepted at $15,000, $10,- 00 on his own recognizance, and $5,000 on satisfactory sureties: also that the ox-City Clerk has deferred his election as to tho mothod of his trial, TABER THE G, T. P. Labor 8hortage (?) Ought 8horter to be Too Much Gas Causes Cold Feet and the Diggers Skidoo Tho following extract from the Kdmonton Journnl shows tho kind of treat mont that. Is motort out to tho ronl bulldoi'R of tho rond and should bo a warning to nil In soarch of omploymont tho conditions undor which thoy mny havo to work. lloni-lng tlmo shoots authorizing tho pnyniont of somo $5,000 lo tho 200 destitute laborers who arrlvod In Kdmonton on Doo. 1, nnd woro coinpollod by iiocosslty to walk tho slroots ovor night, a spoclnl trnln loft ISiUon yos- fonlny nftornoon ns soon ns tologrn- phlfi communication could bo ostnb* Hshed botwoon (lonornl Mnnngor v hnmborlnln nnd thn Oriind Trunk Pnelflo Ilnllwny nnlhorlllos nt Kdson, Immediately upon learning llio condition of tho workmen who hnd como from tho camps, lio wired to Kdson to hnvo tho timo Hhools mado up <-t onoo nnd Rent, by spoclnl Irnln consisting of (ho fnstest englno on tho rond , ,1 IT-*. I , . I., .,,(11 1 <*I,U .* .''i.'t,.-,' ■*.**.. * »• ....... !.**. ....... nrrlvod lu "Rdmnntn-n hv this ■mnvnlut** nntl tho mon rnn socuro thoir pay by applying nt tho officii of tho company. In the meantime tho men aro being provldod with propor sloplni*; accommodation by tho Grnnd Trunk k'nt.llH. t aii'Iia;- -v«iu*,i*a.ij *__-.» Ui-lii, lw. foil until thoy receive,, thoir pay. Tlioy woro unsuccessful In thoir attempt to seo Mr. (•hnmborlnln In his private car on tho siding at First St. Ho did not arrlvo In tho city from tho yards tq tho north until much lator that*. wa'o expected. Thoir caso was brought to tho attention of tho at lorn oy ^n_ rnl-a do. pnrlmont and It Is understood tlmt ho communlcntod with tho Grnnd Trunk Pacific authorities, asking them to tnko Immediate steps lo relievo tho dostltuto condition of tho mon. Yesterday morning tho men stormed the uollcu station necking rc-lccsa for their wronK«. The police wero unable to dn anything for them at that time nnd referred them to the attorney general.. yesterday nt lho Canada West,, Colliery, Tabor, Altn., undor lho manage- mon of Y. S, Kidd, a man was brought out, of tho workings in n stalo Ihnl can only ho doscrlbod ns "moro dond thnn allvo." Immodlntoly Iho facts woro known, a spoclnl mooting, of tho mon wns called, when It was decided to Immodlntoly lay off until thn mine hnd boon put Into proper condition ns cnllod for by lho Conl Mines Rogiilntlon Act, that Is, Hint fresh nlr bo siiiiplfutl lu plenty, to tho oxtont of 100,cubic fool for mich mini, horso und mulo, Romo Idon of (ho shocking coiiill- Hoiih prevailing In thoso unilorgi'ounil donth IrnpH mny bo formed by the roport to hnnd, which slntoH llinl tho rouson for tho "lny off In Hint tlin mon nro ponlllvoly nfrnld to work In tho mlno, and tlmy prefer to froezo on tlio siirfnco rather lliau fnco dcnlh In Iho form It In prosonlod hy tho conditions which nl. present obtain, TIioho conditions woro nggrnvalod by lho fnct that It Is useless for tho mon to j,,*.**!.... t«/ t»«t. __|/_,» t.,U,,>, >**.._/ .>,.._ ,H i lnurh "nt thom, nnd vonllv.lnf. 1h« futility of suoh nsoloss monsuros, tho mon havo at last tnfoon tho mattor In thoir own .muds In an effort to havo tho wholo iiuestlon dotermltiod onco and for nil. Thoy wnnl frosh nlr to *i,iv..Un;, •V.i-.i xwii vMuun_>!'.-> _.v*i.*>"tul_*. Improved to tho standard cnllod for by the Coal Mines Hogulatlon Act. President W. II. Powoll nnd International Hoard Mombor Charlos Onrnor nro on tho spat and hnve already forwarded telegrams describing tho con- tlltlotw to tho following. Premier A. h. Sifton. O. M. O'llrlon, j M.T...V, .Tolin Storks, TVtpnty Mlnlstop; of Public Works, and Chief Inspector 1 __ of Mines Hllrllng. | A jriM-ll**.*? has been arrang_ 1 < between tho two officials of tho U.M.W t ♦ of A. ami lho management ot the col-1.» Ik-ry at 1 o'clock, and It Is to bo lioiw-d ;♦ lL.it thla may result la tha cou_i_*v.*.> **-> taking Immediate step* to remedy the '♦ existing evils and Iherchy enabling the < •» mon lo resume their work under proper conditions. j "companion; i-ire~aoggy_n*au-uieen-uu'- wise enough to get on the track just as tho train was pulling into the depot. The Cranbrook' Board of Trade will givo a concert and ball Tuesday next, 13th inst.," in the Auditorium, and. a large contingent, from. Fernie will participate, among, otlyjva. Mr. and Mrs. G. P. Stevenson,' Mrs, H H- Depew, Miss Pym; R. 11. Webb, who will contribute to the evenings entertainment. .The days of "Wild West" romance aro fast (disappearing. Tho arrest of John C. Fisk made by two officers of tho R.N.W.M.P,' was effected by tho use of motor car after a 70 mile night rido Hereafter "M P" must, signify "motor" instead of "mounted" polico. —("John Bull,"'please copy.) Now thai work has been resumed at both No 2 and No 3 mines In Conl Creek, lt Is earnestly hpped that they who have been so onergetic In spreading nows of an alarmist character will bo, equally diligent ln letting It be known broadcast that tho ruraars they had so pcrslstontly circulated wore without, foundation . * John Powoll, who was formerly colliery manager at Coloman, and lntor nccopted u position with tho Alborta Government nr, Inspector of mines, Is now ln control of tho Wostorn Cnnn- daln Collieries nt Ilollovuo.. The compnny Ih to bo congratulated on having obtaining (ho sorvlcos of such n thoroughly competent man. Anton KlImoKak was brought back by Const able Ilulgor from Lothbrldgo, nnd charged beforo F. J. minis, J.P., nt Michel, with noglect-.of his flvo year old girl, nnd seven months boy. Ilo *,vnt) sentenced to throo mouths hard labor nl Nelson. Chlof Constablo Bnmpson Is making arrangements to hnvo IIiobo children taken euro of at the Homo In Vnncouvor, nR tho mother Is dend. In coiiBOiinnnco of soi'lflus Illness In tho family of Mr. I R Cl Vnn Wntt, Iho chairman of Iho Hoard of Conciliation, It wns found nor-ossnry lo postpone tho mooting of tho nonrd of Conciliation but unless imforosi'cn clivtur- stnnrcn Intnrvoiio, wn uiidi-rslniid llmrn will bo a silling on Hnlurdiiv n..\t In Kernle Mr W fl Uxno inpioHtints tho Crow's Niisl. Puss Conl Company Itlid Mr C Stuhbri tho D.stile. Vice- Presndcnt tho minors, with Mr I B O V nn Wort officiating ns chairman. On Thursday nvpuliig lho Hot-nml of the Burluii of dnnei'H hold undor tho nunplccs of tlio Fornio Dniiclng An* sombly took plnee, whon botwoon iii) f.H-,,1 70 r-rtm-.li".--- ono... tt ;ilon«inTlt ovoning. From roporlH to hnnd It would appear Unit, thu dnncu on this u-*.*h- slou wns sin uiuiiinllflod success, but under the bos-t rr-'gulntlo*;.--* thoro nro oft HmcH smnll points In which Iin- provemnnt might ho mndo, and If wo I . t ) ff -1 < ri-ft-ViCiH J-*"*"". .I* I". l-)»f_1ll .1 k..»r. . -*■.' » ■' * ,i r- v-ntuio the opinion that a littlo moro tnrt on tho part of floor committee In arranging Introductions botwoon suit nblo pikrllos would ho a docldod Improvement. However, ovorybody appeared to bo delighted with tho oven* Itir, which nitgors woll for lho pnpn- Inrlty of Dwtw dances during tho winter scnHon, DEFINITION OF COLORED WASHINGTON, Dec 5—The possession of one sixteenth of negro blood brings a person under the classification "of *"colored'-' according-"t'o a decision of the district'court of appeals to-day in the case of Isabel I Wall, eight years old, against the Board of Education. The girl was admitted to a local white school more than a year ago but afterwards was 'oxoluded on the ground that sho was colored, The evidence showed that the girl had one-sixteenth of negro blood in her veins and Justlco Wright upheld tho action of tho board of education. Coal Creek Men Fined In the Provincial Police Court, on Wednesday, two men named Henry Sandford and Daniel Malbon were brought.up on a charge of infringing the Coal Mines Regulation Act. , It appears that while'at work they had accidentally damaged their lamps with blows from their picks, thc pick ln one case going -lean through tha'"botto:m of the lamp., Their failure' to report the incident, in accordance with the . phq vis__ojus__i_f_ the_JJ.ct_-Wi.__l__>-reaso_ for their appearance and aifine"of $10 and-costs was imposed .in each case, We have a report to hand that a fire boss by the name of Heathcook,' while on his rounds in the shaft of the Frank Mine on Friday morning, Dec. 10th, presumably crossed one of the small pillars and got into the" old workings. From this point nothing further, has been heard of him, and it can only be assumed that the name of another victim has been added to tbe long list of'fatal* accidents In the' Mines.of Alberta, and that the unfortunate man has been entombed by a fall. It is not yet known whether or not Heathcook is alive or dead, but a rescue party is diligently at work endeavouring to effect a recovery of what may prove to be a living person or- only the shattered hulk of what, was, a short time ago, a living breathing man .with the'energy and vitality of a sound constitution and a healthy frame. Everything possible is- being clone to find out,the actual condition of the unfortunate man, and if still' alive lo effect his rescue at the. very^earliest moment, and we hope during the few short hours remaining before we go to press .lobe able to report-that he has been rescued alive. THE CITY COUNCIL THE GLOBE'S XMAS NUMBER RE M. JAGOS AT COLEMAN Claim For Compensation Pending Further Data Interesting Case The Toronto Globe intends issuing a holiday number that will certainly be-a magnificent production judging by advanco information received regarding its contents., Frank Ilullon. whose yarns of the sea lifo in its varied forms'will contribute a story dealing with a Nova Scotia seaport that, will appeal to both old and young. A romantic description of Western life with "The Runaway! Grandmother" for' a title, is Nellie L, McCluny's production. From-the pen of .lames Edward Lo UosFignol is a tale of Quebec lifo which he ro'iitc-H with Inimitable rhnrni. Tliere are mnny other pleasant fen- lures'of a high literary order nnd in addition thereto some 'Illustrations thut are works of art, DELAYS IN PAYING WORKMEN At the-meeting of, the,City Council last evening it was decided t.o increase tlio salary, of the Chief of Police by $15 por, month. The advance was niade on the earnest, recommendation of the Polico Commissioner, and we wish lo add our oaiiqrat.iilaUons .(o the gallant'Robert. (Bobby) on the occasion of this well merited recognition of his worth. Acting on the recommendation of A. McDermid, the appointment of R. W. Macdonald, of Calgary, to the position of Cily Auditor, wns acted upon. IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT On Monday, coming, nnd during tho week, Mrs, Hlrbeck will demonstrate the special virtues of "Gold Standard" Tens, Jellies, Extracts, etc., In the grocery department of the Trites-Wood Co., Ltd,, Store, Fertile. Ladles nre cordially Invited to view tho exhibition. WELL. EVEN IF YOU HAVE READ" IT BEFORE NOTICE Tho question of componnatlon In tho caso of M. Jagos cnmo up beforo Judge Cnrpon'or p.* Colomnn, Altn,, on Thurs* day, Doceniboi" 7th, Colin McLnod np- penrod nn bohnlf of tlio Intonintlniiiil Conl and Coko Co,, of which lho do- coiiHod was an omployoo ot tlio tlmo of his doalh, and II. A. Mncklo, of l-.tliiioiitoii, nppenrcd In tho IiiIci-ohIs of lho widow nt tho Instigation of tho U.M.W. or A.,'(.om fltubbH. vlco-prosl- dent attending, Tlm objoct Inn to lho puymonl of Ilie niiiiiuiil of cdiiipeiiHiitloi), $IS00, cniifortiiitlily to lho laws of. Albertn, was raised by tho counsol for lho Conl Company on tho grounds thnt tho tie- immleiitH of llm lU'ccnscd wero resilient In a foreign count ry nml that according to lho Kvltltmco Act. It wiih nocossnry thnt tho tonllmony should bo furnished proving thnt tlio Indlvl- i., i i ,,i * < (- -1 !<* v. -" - "'-l worn hnnnfldo dopr-tulents of tho i|e- eeiiHod, To offect IIiIr, documents hucIi nH mnrrlngn cortlflcntos, birth tiitilflcates, etc, wero essential, find tlicHo presented before n ctimmiimlou charged wllh this duty, and when con- tho Judgo hnvlng Jurisdiction. This would nr-cossltnto connldcrnble ox- penso, and In tho ovont of an Individual like a widow, whoso menus of support, hnd hoon hilled, practically monns stultification of the purpose for ti'lilefi flir' Intv* .-/ni onncfrd, nt Iho nmount required would bo tiiiitnmnunt to » prohibition nf ntiy ncflmi belmr In- kr-n. We Intend 1o furiilhh a complete report of this nctlon In our noxt Issue, becauso of Its bearing on similar ones lu thn future. Iii giving Judgment, for wages to six Grnnd Trunk Pacific laborers, Mngls- train llyers, of Edmonton, declared the trcntmont of its employes Hint had coino undor his notico Is disgraceful, "I myself lmvo known men to havo to wait, for throo weeks beforo thoy could lonvo town whon they had nnotlior situation ready for thorn at soinn other placo. During I IiIh I lino thoy hnd to pay thoir bonrd nntl wall, round for lliclr monoy, besides tho Iohh of that time. Wlillo this may not, bo vory much to a wealthy company llko the Grnnd Trunk J'nolfle. It Is a vory large Itom to a poor working iiiiui who has lo work from tiny to day In order lo llvo" Addressing the Grnnd Trunk Pacific counsel, tho magistrate iitlvls- etl him to bring tho state of affairs forcibly beforu tho mnnngomonl nnd ondonvoiii* tn koop sueh n nnmo iih tho Grand Trunk Pacific out of common police court trlnlH, It appears that tho Grnnd Trunk Pacific, hits no pny office tit l-Mtiionton, and authority nniHt bo secured from Winnipeg ho- foro pny checks cnn bo honored. Hliu-o IiihI spring 100 cf (hi-io mnon lmvo been sul I led 111 police court.—-Labor l.nzette. ELKO LUMBER JACKS HEAVILY SENTENCED Assault on Provincial Constable W Leacey The six lumber Jncks committed for ...... ,,,, .,,,. «_«„ ..... «< * *.,,. .. - .«,.>,.■ nt re-on-MHtti" lVc-vlm-lf-l f'nn«tt\We W Loacoy nt Elko, roeoiitlv. wero brought up beforo Ills Honor Iho Judge. Throe of the iik-ii were tlliichiiigcd. llioro being no piiiof tlmt tliey were m-tunlly Implicated In tho iihhiiuR Tho othors, .Millli . .l.il.ii , .Hi.ill Uiil lull iiiiil Dii'-iltt Itoulston, were sentenced respectively to IS months, 15 months, nnd 0 inonthH hard lnbor An ndvcrllsomeiit of a nursing bottle printed In a Cnnndlnn newspaper concluded wllh the following: "When Dw baby Is done drinking it must be unscrewed nnd lnld In a cool plnco under a tnp If the bnby docs not thrive on frosh milk It Hhould bo boiled" ARGUMENTS THAT SHOULD MAKE THE NON-UNIONI8T THINK Owing to the tUck times at Coal Cre-J^*, mfn«r« are requested to stay away from this camp. NOTICE Minors please stay awny fmm Hank- i head, lis thoy cannot obtain work here. FRANK WIIBAT1.KY. Ffn.-Sc-treUry. BRITISH ELECTIONS Hlitlo of PiiilliH ill. !'..'i0 Tliiii-sdriy evening, t'nlonlsts 1S!> Liberals 133 Nationalist* 4R Lrtborltf-s i'i Ind. Nationalists I*... Gains . T-nMnf _f;i in LII. rsls 12 LnhortteH ■!.. •lml- Natlunallsts 1.. 'Cain over tho Nationalists. riocnuse I «th lmt nfrnld to lino Up wllh my fellow workers ami mnko nu ItfitU'St deiiiniid for that w.hlch Is* nui-f*! by herltnge. Mecniisc I wnnt lo see ovory man, woman and child havo plenty lo ent, plenty to wear and plenty of tlmo to enjoy II, liecuuhc I inn npiiuscd In Mill atel Ignorance nnd In favor nf lieiilth and knowledge. Hofiiii*-'o I .etui think more of nn honoHt, heiirl under it ragged shin tluni I do of n bliicliheml blent with n bunk iict-oiint, ,-, llecniitiii n union mnn Is never ill**- lespei-ted b> nil)' (llio I'M'ttpt 11 lot (if red-eyed mumler-i wllh moro money thnn klinlii'-si. Jlecnuiie when I pnv my diK'H Into the union I realize that 1 ani -ulrrlng Hoine "thickening" Into n howl of soup for some poor hungry wnmnii or child, Heeninte I hnd "i'iitln'1* be unpopular wltb n lot of double chinned doiigh- i . . n . i i it ..in r -.-ii to mv fellow workers Heenuso I itm In favor of .moro brood and Iohh Iiiii'IhIiiiossi, moro pio ;tjnl h-.ss poiii]). mon- tor.y toltnge« nud Iohh cowiinli* andciliiiitiiil*., unite, soup nud lens superstition, more ... >____, ,..... .i.-,,>i>,.<-,- , ..,.,. .* ,*,,-, .*-. i* n.id helllshnoss, moro honest womon noiitly ilrcssod niul Iohh foolish wo-., mon overdressed, more llvo, loving hiiHbnmls nnd lexs dlrly, drunken drones.—Kxrhnng'* NICHT SCHOOLS A iiIf.iI tsohnnl will ho i-f.-meil In Fernio on Monday (-\i*nlii*g, 1 _>< i inbi-r I.1i:h, nt 7..".n, In Mio Central Public Sclionl, pciiuihslon hating bron obtain- id throtiKli Uie (ouiti-nlen of the *■*( I«k>1 trustees. t'hiBMi-H will lie fornii'd for the bole-fit of .Sliivuiilnn, I'olUh, Uto*- i*Inn. ['nltan nr.-l I-'ri'tvIi ',--._!..f,.iitr of the rlty, .Vo nationality or creed will bit oxi-Juilod, and all -Icnlrous of obtaining kno<Alodgo of the Kngllsli laugungo will be cordially admitted, PAGE TWO THE DISTRICT LEDGER, FERNIE, B. 0., DECEMBER 10, 1910. The Alberta Legislature Charlie O'Brien Brings in Bill Providing for Bye-Weekly '--Second Reading Pay- The vast amount of words that have been uttered recently'In the'legislative assembly here, relative to faction fighis between various representatives of the capitalist class, whilst they may fill considerable space in the newspapers, are of no importance to the working class, and as this is the one to which we cater, wo propose dealing with those matters that particularly effect them. * Holow you will find two resolutions that were drafted by C. M. O'Brien and introduced., , , " ' "Whereas according to Article G of the Treaty with Russia, of the 24th of November, 1SS0, if the offence is of a political character the fugitive shall not b'e surrendered. Article 21 of the Extradition Act declares 'No fugitive shall be liable to surrender under this part if it. appears (a) That the offence in respect of which proceedings taken under this Act is one of a political character;' or (b) That such proceedings u,rc being taken with a view to prosecute or punish him for an offence of a political character.'- ' 'In re Castioni, 1 Q.B. 150, Denman, J. said: T think that to bring thc enso within tbe words of the Act, and to exclude ...extradition for such an act as murder , ... it must at, least bo shown that the intention" of assistance, as a sort of overt act in the course of acting in a political mat-' ter. a political rising or a dispute between two parties in the state, as to which is lo have the government in its hands, before it can be brought within the meaning of the words used in the Act." '-'And whereas for' several years the Social-Democratic party of Russia have been carrying on a propaganda through out that country for the purpose of capturing the government, resulting in numerous revolutionary outbreaks. "And whereas Savvo Fedorenko of TJman, in the province of Kiev, was one the revolutionists. -He joined the peasant's ,revolt and*-in January and February, 1907,-he assisted In electing from the district he ftihabited, to • the Duma, Kirlenko, Social-Demo- —crati—r(=I-cirieiiko _3=now=siiLLenni^*"ex^ ile in. "Siberia.) - Savvo Fedorenko was hiding from the authorities- and seeking a chance to flee from the coun- * try of his birth. On the fifth day of January, .1908, at the village of Lav- Jcovka, he came in contact with Savvo Osadchuk, tho village policeman, who ' insisted on taking him back, , In self- defence, ho shot the policeman. Martial law had boon proclaimed and was in forco in that part at that time. Fedorenko made his, escape and finally settled in Winnipeg. The secret detectives or spies of the Czar located him. Thoy asked the Canadian authorities to surrender Fedorenko to them. 'And whereas' Chief Justice Mathers, of Manitoba, has committed Fedorenko for extradition. ' Those who nre defending Fedorenko havo applied Tor a writ, of habeas corpus. "Therofo***- bo It resolved that we, the members of lho Legislative Assembly of the Province of Albertn, in ses sion assembled this day of November, 1910, ask the Hon. A. B. Ayles- worth,* Minister of Justice, not to surrender Savvo Fedorenko Introduced by C. W. O'Brien. Resolution No. 2: "Whereas it has come to the attention of tlie members of tho Legislature that an application is being mado for lhe extradition of Sovvo Fedorenko now resident in the Province of Manitoba, and "Whereas attention has been drawn to the fact that the offence with which the' said Savvo Fedorenko is accused is alleged to be of a polilicul character, and "Whereas large numbers of people from foreign countries have settled in, and still continue to seek homes in this country; and "Whereas it is highly desirable that such people should feel at all times that their rights and liberties will be respected to the fullest possible extent ' while they are residents cf Canada; ".Therefore it bo resolved that we, the members'of the* Legislative Assembly bf the Province of Alberta, in session assembled, do hereby suggest to the Hon. the Minister of Justice of Canada, the desirability of, making a thorough investigation of the nature of the offence of which the said Sovvo Fedorenko is accused, and if the sarfie is found to be of a political nature, to refuse to make an order for the surrender of the said Sovvo Fedorenko. as provided for in tlie 'Extradition Act.'" Introduced by C. W. O'Brien. The,forceful make-up of number oiie was not detected until it appearel printed on the order paper of the'day, when the Speaker refused to allow it to be introduced, claiming that it conflicted in several ways with constitutional procedure, established precedent, or some other of the forms of address that are part and parcel of the - make-up of the language of the petty bourgeois. This, refusal compelled O'Brien to substitute the resolution as per form number two, which l^rcwtaifll>*ninlia _Trtts~to'ii^b'ut~thls" was tho only way .in which to have it brought .before the assembly." In part O'Brien said: As' a rule'we English speaking folk can only, speak one language, and many, like myself, are only acquainted with a limited part of that, hence it is difficult for us to get correct information when othor languages are involved. ' It is generally admitted that the. press is not very reliable. One eminent newspaper man is reported to have said, "Try to conceal it as we ' may, the fact still remains that we do not write what wo Hi Ink, nor what we know, but we write to suit thc powers that ,bo." In order to got unbiased information from our point of view. I procured a copy of the speech made by Judge Mathers, who after listening to the pros and cons of tho now famous Fedorenko case, issued nu order of extradition, nnd it, is from this that. I look the larger portion of my first resolution, as well as most of what I am now going to say, thinking that with such a legal light as my guide, I could not go far astray. This, however, was not the opinion of the Speaker. Mr. O'Brien then dealtlf with the contents of resolution number., one, adding that at one time •-jv-eii great thinkers believed that philosophers and agitators were1 the causes of-re volution, but that the great French revolution.taught humanity as a whole a lesson-that it was the opposite, and that therefore revolutions produced philosophers and agitators. Wherever you find, philosophers and agi-, iators, there you will find exist great social diseases which - increase in intensity in proportion to the number and vigor of these' philosophers and agitators. The .wealth producers of Russia are not only suffevinq from growing capitalism, but also from dying feudalism. True, we in this country are not wholly, free from' the latter, as is evidenced by the fact that I could not get my first resolution before this assembly. Owing to the fact "that capitalism is in the early stages of development, and that feudalism still retains a strong hold on Russia, the socialists there arc compelled to adopt different methods for spreading propaganda to that which obtains on this continent; but there as here, and in fact in every other part of the world, we revolutionary Socialists do not consinder the members of the army, navy or the police force as our class enemies. They like us are propertyless wage slaves, and they are doing the work not necessarily because they like it, but for a similar reason that the workers go into the coal mines, engage in railroad construction, and labor at other undesirable kinds of work, simply and solely because they must work, in order to live. There are very few, millionaires in the army, in the navy, or in the police foco. When the revolutionists of Russia have to do injury to individuals in these forces it is always, done in self-defence. The Russian authorities would much prefer the revolutionists to blow up a 'thousand of the army or navy or police force, than' one Duke. 'In Russia there is no capital punishment for taking life; that is reserved ' for those who are charged with political offences.* .If the Canadian authorities, allow Fedorenko to be taken back to Russia, or had he returned with a policeman, it is possible that he would not have had to, suffer death by being shot or hung after a trial, but would probably have been. subjected to a process of torture that would have compelled him to reveal the names of comrades who may. not even be suspected, and have not been caught, and they in turn would have had to suffer in like manner. I am not trying to appeal to your sentiment, or to brotherly love feeling, because we Socialists are materialists aiid try to state plain ■hard cold facts.——We—propose—that. Fedorenko shall not be taken back to Russia; it is for you to dispose in accordance with what you consider will best suit your material interests. ers, miners, etc., because of their environment, when they reached Canada the change left them in a fit state of receptivity for the revolutionary propaganda of the Socialists. This also applies to workers from- other parts of the world, and he suggested that .the Canadian Immigration * Department should try to induce all French, Scotch and Irish Eastern Canadians to come West, and also endeavour to induce old timers in the West to remove to the East. He further con? tended that' tlie' question of govern- J ment or.private ownership of natural resources is of no real interest to the wage slave of Canada, because in both cases they are equally exxploited. This was clearly shown by the effect that provincial control had upon the working ■ classes, inasmuch as they were not better than anywhere else. There was just as large apercetnage of men seeking to sell their labor power, likewise as many out of employment, or drawing poor wages. He further said, if provincial ownership of natural resources would speed the development of capitalism he would be tempted to support, it, as that was the aim of the Socialsts, whereby capitalism would reach such a"point of concentration in thc hands of a few individuals that an industrial revolution necessary to change the system would ensue. O'Brien was inclined tb wander from j his subject, and dwelt at considerable I length upon -the principles of Socialism. Continuing he said that capitalism had now reached a state - where it 'could not employ all the working classes, hence there was great unrest, and it was costing more and more to keep them in * subjection, and so the cry for Dreadnoughts, Boy Scouts,-etc. He dwelt on -the Malthusian theory of, population, which he averred was an exploded,notion of half a century ago; and,challenged the statement of a previous speaker that the immigration to ..Canada and other' sparsely populated countries was dt,e to the over-population of Europe.,. . Mr. Michener's claim that the Liberal Party had stolen the Conservative thunder was treated .satirically, and the, deduction drawn that the two thunders were identical, but that there was no fear of their stealing the Socialist thunder, viz., the abolition of the wage "system, as that meant death to capitalism. "O'Brien, you are treading on dangerous ground,!.* said Bennett, vafter the debate had been adjourned. "I was going to tell you before,--but knew you would accuse me of purposely interrupting your speeech. You cannot condemn the government while you are in assembly, but you may do it. from the street corner. This is what you would call 'rotten capitalist law,' but it is the law." . OBrien thanked him for the information and later bn the member from Calgary said: "If those fellows don't elect you next 45 Steam-Heated Rooms Hot and Cold Baths The King Edward Fernie's Leading Commercial Hotel The Finest Hotel in East Kootenay J. L. GATES, Prop. THE CANADIAN BANK OF COMMERCE SIR EDMUND WALKER," C. V. O., L. L. D.,'' D. C. L., PRESIDENT. ALEXANDER LAIRD, GENERAL MANAGER. PAID-UP CAPITAL, $10,000,000. RESERVE FUND, $6,000,000 After the debate ori Bramley Moores Provincial Rate Resolution was resumed by C. W. O'Brien, who spoke for about an hour .during the course of which he took the opportunity to refer to the remarks made by Hoadlcy, of Okotoks, relative to the conditions of the farmer In Alberta being poor, which, if uncontradicted, might bo used by the emigration officers in their efforts to stem the tide of emigration from the United, States. He said that contrary to being opposed to immigration, he was in favor of it, but from a different view point. Experience proved that the greater the movement among tho wngo slaves, tho wider became their montnl vision. Tho workors who were Democrats and Ro publicans In the United States, for the same reason that thoy were' farm- time ,to say the least it will bo very ungrateful of them, as you certainly have never overlooked a single opportunity to put their case before this assembly." We also solicit the care and rental of houses, stores and estates, and exercise unusual interest in looking after' them. M. A. KASTNER o _Iinciii>pnp_Q_Q|i*_l=Pfiai=l?ciQ+p_=_ SAVINGS BANK DEPARTMENT Interest at the current rate is allowed on all deposits^ $1 and upwards in this Department Careful attention . is given' to every account. Small deposits are welcomed. Accounts may be opened in the names of two or more persons, withdrawals to be made by any one of them or by the survivor. Full and clear written instructions as to who is to make the withdrawals should always be given to the Bank when opening accounts of this nature!". FERNIE BRANCH ,L; A. S. DACK, Manager. Imperial Bank of Canada HEAD OFFICE, TORONTO Capital Authorised ._ ..$10,000,000.00. .Capital Subscribed .... $5,575,000 Capital Paid Up. $5,575,000 Reserve Fund ......... .$5,575,000 D. R. WILKIE, President ' HON. ROBT JAFFRAY, Vlct-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 t * * ■¥ * 3 ■n ■ The Kootenay one * •¥ ■tt X ■_ t t t I Lines. Ltd >*********-k********-k*****************************************-****^ t ' ■ ' >■ t ,■ K " *>• >■ 4- i- >■ >■ >• >■ ,**»■ >■ >• )■ >■ >■ >■ >■ >■ >■ >■ >■ )- >• >■ >• :■■ >■ li- >■ >■ >■ I »• i > >• *■> ■\7UrlSH lo .innnunw to .hoii- Kul.sc.i'il.oi's J: " und patrons t lint conned ion will ho , \: mnde in the next, few days whereby direet J Telephone (Joimniiniciition mny be had with liMiinei-'s Imtit, Sand I'oil it, Onnr d'Alene and other pnints in lhe Stnlt. of Idnlm. also with tht; eity <>f Spokane and numerous cities nud towns iu Ihe State of Wnshin«rton. This connection is ..Ihmiih" made with the Rocky Mountain I>ell Telephone Co,, ofthe U.S. and onr line*-; join tlwir-j -il- |s.riii<ru.r«ilf> U i~ ,i ..) .*-,, ,, Tele-.hnne ecimmunicMtion went nf Movie tn liv.u'i, Yabk and Kin«'s*_'ate, IV C, will be established at the same time. In . Ilto'tinfj hiseoiiiioctit.il witli the, Rooky Mountain I Jell Telephone Co . we are enabled to plnee before the people of this ..strict direct Telephone eoiuiniinieution with 2!J,00() subscribers in tlio eity of Spokane alone, Full Particulars ancl Ralca may be had on mi r***n try at our office. Phono No. 1 ■a-mwm-Ti^^^ **********************************************¥********************************* Enclosed find codv. of the fortnightly pay. bill introduced by C M. OBrien, M.P.P, of* the Rocky Mountain Division. Copy of the Bill Bill No 32, 1910 (Second Session) An Act for the Payment of Wages Fortnightly "His Majesty by and with the advice and consent of the Legislative Assembly of the Province of Alberta, enacts as follows. 1. This Act may be cited as "The Fortnightly Pay Act." 2 In evory city, town and village nnd within five miles of every eity, town and village and in every other plnco where moro than ton persons are omployed wages shall be paid to overy omployoo at Intervals not ex- ' coedlng fourtoon days 3 All wagos duo employees ceasing to work or bolng discharged Bhnll be paid forthwith -I Every omployer and ovory agent of nn employ or who contravenes the provisions of this net shnll bo liable to a penalty of not loss than fifty dollars 15 This Act shall como Into operation on lho fii'Rt day of Mny. nlno- toon hundred and eleven , Tho following is In pnrt what ho said nt.tlio socond roadlng. "I Bpol.o nt .Iconnldernlilo longth whon Introducing this bill nt tho last bokhIoii, thoroforo at tills time I In- Hon to bo brief, 'Tho wealth of cnpllnllflt socloty Is a vnst accumulation of commotlltlon. In .spite of appearances to the contrary mi tho wholo, commodities oxchango ln lho mnrkot. with onch othor according to well ilnflnotl InwH—tlio lawn of vnluo Thoir vnluo bolng dotorminr-d by tho nvorngo Inlior tlmo thnt It Inkos to produce them; prlco fluctuating nbovo anil below according lo thn law of supply and domnnd nntl othor, forcon, Thorn* find uniIohh mumly comiifimnlo onch otln'i*, prlco Is therefore, nvorngo vnluo. On tlin wholo commodltl.'H nro worth no moro and no Iobh than tho nvorngo prlco pnld for lliom, Owing to ntt'tl.tni'iiiiii-hliiory It lako. Iohh Inlior powor tlum uny other commodity, ilft-plio tho funt thtnt labor powf-r I-. tlio nil hiiporlnnt commodity, It !k thr* only fiiiiiinndltj* In tlio world Unit. ■vliiMi put Into hho, cnn glvo vnltios emit or tlmn ltn vnluo. "Ah long hh r-niiltnllHm liiRff*—npnrt irnn our Hoc-lnlUt movomont—wo, like .<<'> ud.■■,,■,, ji.i.1. tn titivt.- p.tic in. Uio ,*-i•,■*')'■ out 11.1 oxclmngo of coin modifies, thin, Iiow-'Vit, dries not In tho lonst worry ino, Hlnvory nnd dooolt go logothor, wit limit deceit thorp f-riiiM Iin nn tlnvorv. Kncli Hiiceocillng form of Hlnvory Iiiih cni'iioil with It iinovor IncronHliig i-iinntlty of tlocolt. OnpltnllHiu bolng tho lfiflt Ih tlm most, docoltfill over * known. * WiigtM tin not nlwiiyn oxprcsH thorn* J hoIvch an ho much por day, wook, *j iinuitli ur ywir, thoro nro largo num* ^'beiB of my einttH Unit nro wngo work- * cut mil fit-In, lmt lit't'iuu'o It llnon not «o iippciir Unit wny to thom tlioy nro not toii-iclinm of It, Ihoroforo tlo nol, think Unit tlioy belong to tho wngo working eliisH, UiIh Iiiih enabled tlio m pi In I Wi .lum to koop tm _llvl.!<->.l; for *iiti»liiine. ih,, women nnd children * jarntinil n r-t,:,i mine wn«h, lu-ruli, link _ ipnteli, <i.-., ciihor In private or In jbo.ir-llri-. Ii-himh, nnslHf !u hrliigliig ■Iforth rotil m (?« tho in-fn and Vmytt who go hit-i tho mine, lmt tho/ don't PALACE Barber Shop Across from Fernie Livery *. First class work,, guaranteed. Drop In and convince yourself. Razor Honing a Specialty. G. RADLAND, Proprietor. KENNEDY & MANGAN Lumber, Lath, Shingles, Sash, Doors ."TRIMMING" - has a variety of .meanings, but you won't be "out of pocket" if. you invest in our excellent ""Trlm!rioTTarpentefs"1and"T3uird™ ers. It. is made from selected 'and well- - *■* / SEASONED. LUMBER .. and is free from warpings or other- imperfections. WliHe* high quality rules here so do low prices. " ' * „" Phone 23 P.O. Box 22 OFFICE and YARD, MCPHER80N AVE., OPP. O. N. DEPOT, FERNIE net a check on pay dny. Thoy nro not included whon tho company Is tolling of the high "nvorngo wago of $2 or $21)0 por day. I vontiiro to Bay thoro Is not a conl enmp in the west whoro tlio wagos nvorngo $1.25 a day, nnd ninny of thom will not nvorngo so much, Then thoro nro tho farmers, In fact, most nil tho so-cnllod nmnll proporty ownoi'B. This ownorshlp Is ii lingo joko bccmiBO nt host thoy havo but a steady job,,thoy don't oven rocolvo Iho wagos that n tikllloil mechanic rocolvos," Ilo then wont on to enumerate many Oilier Instances of Individuals who lu oBsonco nro merely wngo workors ro* gnrdloHti of tho fact that, thai which thoy j'occlvo did not express Itself nt ho much por. .Mnny of Uioho to whom roforonco wiib mndo thnt thoy nro,wngo workors would hcoiiI. tho Idon Hlmply bnciutoe uncording lo logal lormliiology thoy nro nol. ho coimldot'otl, thoroforo, ho wild, "I fitiinot roncli tliem with UiIh bill, I wlHh I could." Tho TrndoH CongruHH of Cnnnd.x Is n commodity orgniilzntlon for Iho ox* proHH purpoHo of Hoeurlng for Uioko who imll their eoinnitidlly. lnbor now- or, llio prlco (wngoH*) nnd tho best poHHlblo conditions that the labor mnrkot will wnrnuit; nt thoir last convention thoy docldod to mnko nn offer to Hociiro n wookly pny. «. t i .... i , r it, , .I. .1 •'._> » J...I l'» ■•' 1.4.1..U up of enpltnllHt wnelnty lm rrnillr, but nil Hclleir. of commodltloH find It to tbelr IntoroHt lo got pnld for (ho commodities thoy Hell at the •slioiti.-bt pes* Klble lutorvnlH and ofton Iowo.' the priee for oiihIi ".. l -', ..-lit-. M -|U t,|l|K-,-.k Ul ^llli. f.1. I** timent I could tell of mnny '.llBad- viuitiigoB bocniiHO of linvliig lo buy on credit, nnd of n grent doal of Hiiffor- orliig nml hiii.'.(linl.lon thnt romillfi when credit In rofiiHod" TIiIh bill having now jinHBod Its ■u-.-n.d M-inliiiK Ia .--.-furo the I.tgal IIIIIh Commlttoo Prepare for Fall and Winter Wo havo just cleared our summer stock out nnd now wo nro roady to fit you up, for tho wlntor from head to foot. If you aro looking for lho future nnd Inlond to savo your money purchase your goodB from us, Wo have jURt bought tho stock of Mr, Jamos Haddad and now wo nro cnrrylng a vory lnrgo stock of ladles' nnd gents' furnishings. Trunks and vnllses, In fact, everything for. mon, women and chlldron. ' Our $].2I> Swoator Conts havo no oqunt. Our $1.75 Pen Anglo Undorsults havo thom all boaton. Our Suits aro just tho kind you nood for stylo and durability. Wo carry a largo assortment of Boots and Shoes, tlio host selection that monoy nnd brains cnn buy. KEFOURY BROS. Noxt to Wluw-im Cfttnly Storo Next to N'oi'tliorn Hotn Thi-rs In mtit<< o.itarrh In Dili m-. Hon nl tlin MMintrr tlnii nil iitiur iIU.-m*.* jini tiiKi'tln-r, nml until tin* 1'itt fi vi- yi-ifi ii.ii niiii-.ii.il tn l»- Itif-ii.ut'l-j*, i'or ii trmt lii.iny yearn ilucmit pnmumir.'.) ll s loot (lln.'.-w nml l,r'-ai:r!li"(| In,'4 ruiuOiri,, unii liy i-tni. ...Ml.', ..illliill in tMirn v. .tt_ Im-.l iri'tiinrni, p-rnnuuiirrit tl liid-nNr. H<-''«ii'i> Ihi |,r„v ii (iilnrili tn In- it .im.tHull(,uilJ ilU- f",*\ nml O.-Fil-.T,. ririu'ii* _(i"i-.-||ti.tiimil mfilii-iM. Ilill'n l-atai-iii ('iin-, niitiifiK-ttin-il »ij- I*. J, 'tKti-fT ,'. fi, T"M, I!!*.', (, ll. • i,n|v- I-., i,illi|i',,i ili'ir-pnn tlm i-.i-irt.-t. it |i tik,-n Inli-niilly In "wi Irom t« ilmin to .**■. u*i»|»Hi!i|u|. It uru itlrr-rity on II* til.nnl it ml iwi'imi. Piirrnn-H til tin- Fyntrin, lliry tiffrr'nnn li.i-nl-f.,1 i|,,!i,r*i fn. nut- r.iwi it lulin tn r*in-. Hctiil l„r i,111' <r« ..i.(i ii-.iiiYv*",ni*i|i*, A Mr.-. I ; riirxi.Y A CO, Tn'*.itt.Oil*. Ml li-- t>t WW* I'i*. T-.it, |t ,ll » l',.iri!'y I'liln fi.r<-c,n«tlpMi<«>, Fernie Opera House ovsng Pictures and Vaudeville Every Night A, Pizzocolo, Mgr. ************************** Ledger Ads Pay Fresh. Cut Flowers House and Office Plants, Funeral Flowers, Wedding Bouquets. • >■ TERRILL FLORAL CO Lontt! Dlttmii-a Phone S77 LIHHimlUUtiii ALtihliiA Wnn* 1111(1 ro *.>!._ i[--j*.i\<j |nuiii|ii iii- toiilliiniiiiil you will lm -ih-iiNiil tilth wlmt wo kuihI you, ************************** NOTICE Not len I* hurotiy itlvim that nfior thn oxiilrutlon or ililriy dnyH from dnto, I, Davlil l-lpkuiHluy, Intuml to iipuly to tlio n.monil.le, Uiu Chlnf *'<iii.ntli",|ii-i<-r of l,nn>l». for « II<-''nt*o in |)i*os|ii*ct r.ir coul und I'dniliium un tlin followiim -lC'ici-ll).--"! linul* Mlniatm! ■■■."Illilil lut IfilM, fli-niip 1, Kivitcrwiy District. CiwiuiH'ilctng nt a iiomi lilinitu'l 20i) i>nt nortli nl' tlm nortli- wt-Ht porniT of lot 1«(1H, thoncu nortli SO rtmltiK, tltr-nri*! .-out SO rtmliiH, tliPiirri hoiiiIi su oluilnN, tlii'iK*-!- w.'Nt t>o chnlnii to ill urn of i-oiiiiiii-tu'i-mcnt, ciiiittiiiiliitf (140 ficrf« morn or I.-hm. X/"itiUi\ ilii* 27tli dny nt October, Idlo. DAVID KCKKItril.KV, Locator. J't-r wm. I'li'Kon, Air*-*nt. WMnrM--H. A. H<onr. . lS-St Subscribed to the "Dlntrlct Ledger." THE DISTRICT LEDGEE, FERNIE, B. C, DECEMBER 10, 1910. PAGE THESS FERNIE IS MENTIONED Estimates Tabled in the House of Commons-- 7 Large Grants Strathcona Horse, Dominion public buildings, OTTAWA, Dec. 3—The main estimates for the fiscal year ending March '31, 1912, were tabled in the house .today. They totalled $138,863,200,, an Increase of $6,035,575 over both main and supplementaries ■ of the' current year. The,, following are the votes for British Columbia public works: Chilliwack public building, $25,000; Dominion'public building renewals, i $8,000; Cranbrook building, $25,000; Duncan public building, $10,000; Fernio drill 1 hall,, $11,000; Fernie publio building, $10,000; Grand Forks public building, $30,000; Grenwood public building,' $30, 000; Nanaimo public building extension $22,000; Nelson building addition, ' $7,00 Prince Rupert building, $5,000; Prince Ruport quarantine station. $24,- 000; Revelstoke public building, $30,- 000; Vancouver public building, $80,- 000; Vancouver old post office building locations, fittings, furniture. $35,000; Vancouver examining warehouse, $50,- 000; Vernon public buildings $30,000; Williams Hea dQuarantine station', im- ' provcnienls and repairs to buildings, . and fittings, furniture,-etc., $10,000; total $415,000. • Of this amount $321,- 991 is a revole for harbor and rivers. Damficld, west shore Vancouver Is- * land, $5000; Columbia River improvements, $17,500; Columbia and-Kootenay River wharves, $14,000; Fraser "river (lower) improvements, $40,000; Fraser and Thompson Rivers wharves, $10,000; harbors, rivers and bridges, general repairs and* improvements, $10,000; Lockpqrt, Queen Charlotte Island, wharves, $200; Masset, Queen Charlotte Island, wharf, $5,000; Jlas- sett (white-settlement) wharves $5000;' Percher Island, mouth of Skeena river wharves, $2000. Prince Rupert'quarantine wharves, $45,000; Sooke* Harbor, improvements of entrace, $500; " Stewart, head of Portland - Canai; wharves, $13,000; to complete repairs —to~Vr'hai'ves,-$li000j—to-purchase-New- Sotith'Wales turpentine timber to be used for piles required in British Col- - umbia generalry;$15,000; Upper Fraser "river and tributaries, improvements of navigable channel, $20,000; Lillooet river, removal of obstructions, $30,000; -. Williams Head quarantine station, improvements, $10,000; total, $232,600, of which sum $209,600 in revoto. MANITOBA . Dominion public buildings, $18,000. Winnipeg, Dominion buildings, im provements repairs,-, etc., $5,000; Winnipeg military buildings, hospital, $13,- 000..:- ,.*-.. SASKATCHEWAN AND ALBERTA Battleford, public buildings, $33,000.' Calgary, immigration building, $100,- 000; barracks for $20,000; renewals, • improvements, repairs, etc. $10,000. Edmonton, new Drill Hall, $5,000.' Humbolt; public building, $25,000. Lethbridge, Armory, $15,000; Customs house and Dominion lands office, new heating apparatus/sanitary works, plumbing, etc., $2,000. Lloya- minster, public building, $30,000. McLeod, public building, $10,000. 'Mel- fort, public building, $20,000. Moose- jaw, armory, $15,000; new public buildings, $50,000. Prince Albert. Saskatchewan penitentiary, $24,000. Regina armory and drill hall, $20,000. Saskatoon, purchase of land for public buildings, $35,000. Strathcona, armoij $25,000, public buildings, $40,000. \'<_- greyille, public building $20,000: Wet- askiwin, public buildings, $25,000. Weyburi. public building, $40,000. WHAT THEY SEE IN THE CRYSTAL Comes word from British Columbia that Premier McBride is getting rid of tho big men in his cabinet and taking up with pale substitutes. This may be playing the game—it, was, we remember, the plan of one famous Canadian statesmen to -make his colleagues in council nothing more than registering clerks of his will—but It docs not run with greatness sure of itself. The Sun is not jealous of Mars or Tellus or Jupiter or Saturn because they circle round him. It does not transpire that George Washington got peevish because backbiting, contemporaries said Hamilton was his brains aiid Jefferson his pen-and somebody, else his sword. He took criticism like that standing up and was the bigger and better loved for it. Premier McBride can afford not to be afraid of Bowsers or anybody else near the throne. Is he aware that he has the. Tories, East' and West, looking at him as the handsome hero, the Laurier rediv'ivus and regeneratus, who is to lead them out of bondage Into the promised land? Here,is tho frame-up every stalwart from Halifax to Vancouver talks by • day, and dreams by night: "In 1916 Laurier will have died, or quit the gamo. He is an old man now and litis expressed a wish . to spend his declining years with his books and flowers at Artha- baskavillo. After the goo oral election Of 1911 or 1912 he will never go to tlie country again. When lis steps out the same thing will happen as-happened when Sir John Macdonald died. Threa or four Jack-o..the-i_ln._hcs will be tried and will fail. After that McBride- and a change of government." It sounds plausible, "in 1916 Richard McBride will be ricli enough to i\6 what; he pleases. Ue' will be forty- fi_y_o_mar_s_.io_ld,_andJcleal'age for'Pre- and bounds. Not a day-passes but that we hear of now consolidations of capital. " - " Up to the present this concentration of wealth and reorganization of industry has been in the main going on oulv within the limits of,the various countries. Now, the trusts are spreading si'U farther. Not satisfied with a national monopoly of commodities, they strive for international control And what is more important—they are attaining their goal. ...* . The- latest instance of a world corporation is the beef trust. It has not been finally formed but its appearance is inevitable and imminent According to reports received in Washington, the United States.packers havo been extending the investment of their profits in big-ranches^ and packing houses in Argentina, which is the largest exporter of beef in the world', and next to New Zealand, the chief exporter of mutton. . North American investments have absorbed the La Plata Cold Storage company and the La Blanca company in Argentina, and tbe former has now become probably .the largest of its Kind in tho world That is what the New York Times says in a dispatch received from' Washington dated November 18. The United States company, according to tho New York Times, has sent managers to Argentina, who havo stimulated, tho meat industry to a point unequalled in any country There is no sign that * Argentina meat will*come to the-United States It is all' shipped to Eurpoo .where it brings high prices, while if sent here it would tend to lower prices Thus the beef trust has both continents at its mercy The beef trust* needs only to gain control pf the New Zealand interests to liave thc entire industry in its grasp • The Times also says that : "Every indication, from a careful study of conditions" by expert observers employed by the department of • com-, merce and labor, seems to show that tho price of meat is to go up rather than bo reduced in'any great extent". The beef trust must gain control of the New Zealand market before it becomes a world trust, but that is coming fast '"" In less than a year it'! will be all brought up. ■ The Socialist do not regret this in the least. In fact they welcome it. The Socialists hold that* tho world trust is inevitable—it must, come* if we are to have progress. , *, The magnates -at the head of the beef trust are doing great work in consolidating' in every land and clime. They deserve credit for the feat they are performing. . Tho Socialists never wail when a trust appears and develops. The only thing the Socialist objects jtc is its _P_.-_v.ats_ ownership. 7_ THE GREAT TRADERS ofthe GREAT WEST Lethbridge, Alta. mier of a brisk .country, his mind cool for judgment, his blood hot still for action. Meanwhile, if . he has his eye on/the big game, he should beware of littleness. When he is - the"'whole works he can—but that is another story.—Canadian-Colliers'. udsons Bay Company The Choicest Lines Very Carefully Selected Each Hamper is packed to carry safely in a specially made box, handsomely painted and supplied with a hinged lid and fasteners. Prices are f. o. b. Lethbridge. A WORLD TRUST By Emanuol Julius. Capitalism Is developing step by step. It. Is going forward by leaps Now that the, world trusts are appearing the workingmen. and women, of the world must prepare to take them over—own them together socially and operate them democratically in the interests of the working class. This, in a word, is Socialism. Which do you want? Collective ownership of tho trusts by tho workers or privato ownership by the capitalists? You can take your choice. New York City. Written for The Herald. * IIAMPEK So, X-.V1—IMUCR $_..00 ■> .Welfi-ht 30 pounds) 1 Ifitdxoii'N Hay Port. 1. ltiulMon'M Day Sherry. 1 Hudson'.*, liny Special Native 1 ItuilMoii'.-H Hay Catawba 1 IIuiIhiiu'm Hay Ginger, "Wine. 1 IIiiiIkoii'n Hay Claret 6 bottles Jl.tMIM-Ill Xo. ~S-"i—PRICK $-1.00 (Weight 30 pounds) 1 Hudson's Hay Brandy ., 1* JIikIhoii'h Hay Claret 1 Hudson's Hay Port. 1 Hudson*.! Bay Old Itye 1 Hudson's Hay Sherry. 1 Hudson's Hay Scotch. G bottles iiampeu, Xo. x-.iti—iMucu n***".,-,!. (Weight 50 pounds! 2 Hudson's Hay Old Rye " 2 Hudson's liny Native Port 2 IIiiiIkoii'n Hay Catawba * 1 Hudson's Hay Pale Brandy 1 Hudson's Hay Tom Gin 1 Hudson's Uny Seo tell ' 1 Hudson's Hay Claret 1 Hudson's Hay Ginger Wine. „ 1, California'Wine " 12 bottles HASU'Ell Xo. X-57—PltlCE S7.00 ■" (Weight 50 pounds) - hamper xo. x-r.y—PRICE **"*S.*>0 n (Weight 30 pounds) l' Hudson's Uny Finest Special Port 1 Hudson's liny Finest Special Sherry 1 Hudson's liny Special Scotch. 1 Hudson's liny Special Irish 1 Hudson's liny Special Itye 1 Hudson's liny Extra Brandy. 0 bottles HAMPER (W 1 Hudson's 2 IIiiilsoii's Hudson'.-) Hudson's Hudson's Hudson's Hudson's Hudson's Hudson's HimIsoiih Hudson's Bo You me ? Xo. X-.-.!>—PRICE tffl.oO eitrlit 50 pounds) ■O liny F.O.B. Scotch liny 7-year-old liyo. Hay Special Native Hay Holland Gin liny Jamaica Rum" Hny Ginger Wine Hny Old Port .liny Old Sherry Hay St, Julien Claret t Hny Pale or Dark Brandy Hay Old Irish 12 bottles 0 1 Hudson's Ituy 1 Hudson's Uny 2 Hudson's Hay - Hudson's liny 1 Hudson's liny 1 Hudson's Hny 1 Hudson's Hny 1- Hudson's Itiiy 1 Hudson's Hay -"i_.llldsOI_*-.- _ _ 1 Stone's British Wine—Ginger, Basin Cowslip, Elder, or Orange 12 bottle* Pale Brandy Demerara Bum 5-year-old Rye Torn Gin, Claret. Niagara Port Malt Whiskey. Niagara Catawba Old Port :-j_.s-.___-_..__^T_r! __■!.. n»i_. __r HAMPER Xo. X-tlt)—PRICE ifl2.<10 (Weigh*; 50 pounds) 1 ((uart Champagne 1 Hudson's liny Special Scotch 1 Hudson's-Hny Old Pale Brandy 1 Hudson's Hny Old Irish 1 Hudson's, Hny Finest Old Sherry 1 HiiiInoii's Hny Finest Old Port 1 Hudson's liny Jamaica Burn 1 Hudson's Hay Ginger Wine -, 1 Hudson's Hny Club Claret 2 Hudson's Huy 7-year-o!d Bye 1 Hudson's Hay Cherry Whiskey " 12 bottles HAMPER Xo. X-'il—PRICE $14.00 (Weight 50 pounds) . 1 quart P»¥nmory Extra Sec. ' 1 Hudson's Hay Finest Old Port, 1 Hudson's liny finest Old Sherry' 1 Hudson's Hay Special Rye 1 Hudson'.,. Buy! Special Scotch 1 Hudson's Hny Booth's Torn, Gill 1 Hudson's Hay Finest. Pale Brandy. ] Hudson's Hay Finest Dark Brandy 1 Hudson's Hay Special Irish. Jt IIi..l_..i*-., »«.y .Ifimnlnn T-1,nn 1 Hudson's Hay Madeira Wine 1 Gordon's Sloe Gin 12 bottles Three 20-acre Tracts, of f which- four acres on each $ are improved, on Lake § I Front, and located where, a there* is good settlement, g Price per hloek §1500 and § I at terms to suit purchasers. § This is a chance for anyone § § intending to make a home @ © ■*_ § V for himself at once. " § . , ■ t •.■'*■ t I Joe ...Grafton ■/ _ j 1 RO. Box 48 J Fernie - B. C. Tho Buffalo Republic has made an appeal to«the generosity of the citizens of Buffalo, New York, to feed the school children. Recent statistics show that 40 per cent' of the school children of Buffalo are underfed. This Is a glorious condition.in the boasted ago of Christianity, when ministers of tho gospel are exclaiming that "Socialism would destroy the home.' H.L. BISSO Veterinary Surgeon - *ir*x*7*.-.™i*K**v^mtt Calls promptly made, day or night and satisfaction assured a Office, Fernie Livery. Fernie. B.C. i, The Very Investment on Earth Is the Earth Itself Homeseekers Aro you u ho.noscol-.Gr, or ure you Rooking n safe nnd profiUiblo investment in llio district of tlio futuro, will; spring llio whole yonr round, soil ol! inexhaustible, J'ortility, erops growing every ni'inlli in llio yonr, and trnnspor- Inlion nt your vory door to tnko'your products lo nil in.irlu.-ls; whoro thero is a fino ocean harbor, nnd whoro grows everything eatable necessnry for Iho country'/ THE HEALTHIEST LOCATION IN THE COUNTRY Whero you will got woll • on the clhmilc, Whoro niodicino is unno.-ossnry, AVIum'6 llioro is plenty of rainfall and hoavy flows. Where Ilie cool air from nearby mountains causos ruin fnll overy month iu tho year. Whom you nro ut lho Const. Whoro you do not need lo irrigate. "Whoro you nro nonr tlio doop witter porls. Uiioru llio ooiinlaui, .-hm ofc-i'*...-. mu]**; lifo worth living. Where it rarely freezes. Whoro thoro arc no winters, cyclones, blizzards or tonmdoos. ,* Whoro tho J lowers bloom every inmiin in tho your, Whoro you enn wear tho samo kind of clothes comfortably nil tho your round, Whoro you fnrm every month iu tho your. Where you snvo moro tlmn you cun mnko Krustwurd. Where tho tide of imigrntion in rapidly going, und lnnd values aro rapidly rising, Whore the land will yield anything •vjtjfil fo titty pnrt of the country. Whero sunstroke is never known. fe_7 "-■,!" .-'N/,■;..-* vv.w^f/w^'V. 7 .:* '..':.-ii *•> ■*-": ' *" *•■• ■•.'■■■ '"*-■,•.■■*tyy',;■.-.' '. - ,-.*■■*■ ■-.. ■ , i- '-■v.*'--* , -'■ * •*" - ■*"••• '.-x ,'iur.v'f.- -,;--., ■■ .■■■ V, ,. " • 7 r'-"'iy-T^'^^r'y^':-'"■:■ ■-*• ":■ ' -. ' '•'*'■■■ * ' "" ' .'. * •• , ■,- * "' - -"•• • , *'", ■"• .-*'•.* .,„.„ -„«wrrfl«..^.-jiW_,.,,t_viw^i«.,' .'.,-..*»( . '• ^^„--J,-i'-*-lV'. -,;'-' ■"'-.■ "• ......s $&&$#*-^^ :■'"■' v^.y_ •**,.lv " ..- "I'm^mm ■, /, •''-..,..*,. ' , „•,•■■•"-» ■»5?r,*'■.. .:i*7' .J* f# m v.-v'-.^i*,w,- '■ -■■^y■ 'f.-.*. i. ■_. "*_f# **®iiSl '..f;.v*:yv*'lV-7'_r,i:..v;v. .«rtWtiPWWSttffr • ■'*" * *. *. •*,..! '■•: ^r ^ty&WW'"" tgr. '.h-V-I-aW.-'. >r-J:y. .,t,i.'^^'-iaS!^|KS^-*.-.. v..:*':;1v;:;,',-,:-;s>7;-r*v. -., jJLr--- ■ ■■ *.- *,-•** v_-.-v -.-- • ..'-i.-.-,*';. i'.'-.7 -..-•._ ■'•';,' -.-,.,'. .< ..*,,', *.-, •'■„ .;-.-.>• >-*..•-. *. ; "V- _•»*'.-. *•'" ,' ■*;.:■ ■ .. * ■■ .- -,.,',.- / "*^felHWtt__#.'*■"-•'"*.','»'-"'',,:'. -*_-j i (■**;»,-j-.-i,. \t-,«,r. *»■* ■'■■• i . . ,*,.,., -,-,•- ,, . • * '' -tr J-aitRfflwIoffiff' .*<«"•_•#*• »";#iV. ^.t**«_»M^-^^,fc'; -'**wCJ J ■*■*.'■* >;■', '■.■** •■-* ■'■■-!: .- ,tt"t:,t** lit SMALL INVESTORS OPPORTUNITY Market unlimited; soil most fertile; dimuUi iiU-iil; iiiidilli-liiiin oliliiiuulcd; produee from eiiiiivntor to customer without intermediary. The proximity to tho principal eonat cities of tho province furnishes thc best possible markets. Tramiportnlion facilities unexcelled. Apply to Ownor A. CROWSTON Branch Offlco, Roma Block, Fornio, B. C. Headquarters, 1537 Third Ave. W. VANCOUVER, B.C. LOCATION: in the midst of mining, lumbering nnd oilier large Industrie!*, which afford largo remunerative employment to tlie owii'-r*-* of small I'urnm in iho early hinges of their develop- ■TIH-Ut. TERMS: lo per cent rush; bnlntH-e on tei/ns u, .suit the pure!ift.st*r. NO INTKIIUST OX UNTAHJ RALANC!:. Homeseekers Where you do not Avork six months of each year to keep from freezing and starving tho other six months.- Wlici'evctrel.-ilion is so si nonr and so rapid as lo astmiish any Mastei'iiei', Where five or leu acres put in fruit or vegiilables, or poultry, will mnko u fortune. Where wale-* is sol'l, pun', and plentiful. Where riillleNliill.es nre uiiknown. Wlii'i'o you cini live iu a summer house surrounded by flowers, fruits and fern,--, Where there are prai'tii'iilly tm Ihm-s Where il is so healthy Ihal people rarely die e\----pi from old n-j-e. Win-re lum.*; Iroulde. e;ilin*i*li, li.iy fever, iisthnia, broiiehilis, iln-uniatisHi .ll.d iill the i!i- v:f \ .ifi.ililt- - I.I.I.-!'.-. ,11- jifi'i-lii-aHy uiikii'.wn, Where you will live leu years longer. Where you worl* |e-.s and nblain more thnn in any other p],-i--e on ---ii'lli. Win-re your 1,-itid yields enormously, and freight rales are not iieei-.s-.ry, tj.,,.,1*.,.., Where nil tlie industries are nearby. Where grcnl opportunities are lyinir doriiiiiul. Kveryoiie luiyim,' one of thi's-*1 farms ,..* 1,1. ..,, i* ,• il. , C.i 1 ,11 llge. Labor is the foundation of wealth, bill without its proceeds invested you will toil on ti_ tin- .-ml. |}., not miss the opportunity. The only differcnee between rich ami poor is one of investment. A farm in the country, and at the door of llu* eity, To bo sold in small parcel-, of from "» lo 10 jicres at terms to .suit the pnr- eluisi-r. IVai'tieally ull the water front is n ••lain bed at low tide. i +Ti-!2.-o-f*t*fc'jiia~ "Stat jtlWary ~*iV*t mijut-n g< ."•■Sis' „«»■•.-.„_ _.«.-.*.i -__- x\ .1 PAGE FOUE THE DISTRICT LEDGER, PERNIE, B. 0., DECEMBER. 10, 1910. Published every Saturday morning at its office, Pellat Avenue, Feruie, 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 all kinds of book,'job and color work. Mail orders receive special attention. Address all communications to The District Ledger. J. W. BENNETT, Editor. CHILD LABOR Telephone No. 48. Postoffice Box No. 380 Compulsory Education A STARTLING STATEMENT r r'T has been said by those who have 'investigated the matter carefully that, although at the age of -IO fully 80 per cent oi! men nre established in whatever pursuit they follow nnd are in receipt of incomes in excess of tlieir expenditure, at the age of GO it.has been found that 9o per cent aro dependent upon their daily earnings, or upon their children for support. Many, no doubt, read the despatch from Detroit which recently appeared in the Canadian papers,* and which described the condition of a man who but a little more than forty years* ago was a ''financial power" in that city, who liad a "palatial home' on one of the most fashionable "thoroughfares, entertained lavishly, and to whom every person, high and low, was pre- ■ pared to pay homage. But the fates were against him. He suffered serious financial losses, and when he began to go down hill ho found it was properly greased for the occasion. His friends a deserted, him like rats from a sinking ship, and now a SO years of age, after his day's labor, he wends his way to tlie city with the bent, brokendown old men who have influence enough to have their names on the city's pay roll. The moral is that, out of your abundance something should be,laid aside for declining years, and vested where thieves cannot reach it,'and where one cannot, be deprived of it' in any possible way. —"%is^m_srisHs*~fi_fo"m^^ Government Annuities Act which the Parliament of ■Canada' passed in the session 100S, and which received the unanimous.support of both sides of the house. You will get all information by applying at the post office, or by addressing tlie Superintendent of Annuities, OttaAva. . , " The foregoing statement has been forwarded to us from the Government Annuities Branch at Ot- liiAvn. by Mr. S. T. Bastedo, the superintendent, with the request that same bo reproduced in our columns, Lo which Ave willingly comply. Wc would sLrongly urge our renders to study the matter carefully, noting tho assertion made by ono in authority that, in consequence of the uncertainties of lifo engendered by the chaotic nnd disorganized method of administration of society's needs, "!)5 per cent nre dependent upon their dnily earnings, or upon thoir children, for support." Here is food for reflection; remember thc source whence it emanates, nnd which can by no stretch of imagination bo attributed Lo the "'.Missionaries of Misery," tho "Disciples of Despair," or tho "Preachers of Pessimism," or. other alliterative titles so frequently applied to those who discuss tho decadence of capitalism; but, on tho contrary, cnn be attributed to the supporters of thc present order who, in their attempts (futile though they be) apparently are oblivious to tho fnct that the advocacy of these palliatives is a tneit recognition of the fact 1 hut there is "something rotten in Denmark." Thrifl. which tho potty reformer so persistently counsels, may, and docs, hnvo Iho rosult of improving the condition of a few individuals, yot not so to Iho class ns a whole. The nvorngo wage in Canada is such that practically no margin i.s left, unless tliere be a sacrifice of somo pleasure thnt, ought to be denied to none. Although stern necessity compels a grent muss of Immunity to economise, the renson therefor is ignorance, and onoo let thom become enlightened lo the ink-nil ii1!-; of tho present system (!)-snve the murk—nnd instead of temporizing with patchwork policies such as "Old Age Pensions." "Annuities," and Ihe various other soothing syrup remedies, I hoy will determine thai the earth nnd the fullness thereof belongs to thoso who nro developing its resources. In lhe meiinlime, however, tho exigencies of the case tn.t..' force some who are, able, lo cmbrnoi. the OUR sister province of Alberta has noAv placed upon the statutes an act known as the Truancy and Compulsory Education Act, which, if! enforced; Avill prevent all children betwen the ages of 8 and 13 being engaged in gainful occupations. "We have not yet had an opportunity to learn Avhat the entire provisions of this piece of remedial legislation con* sists of, yet, speaking generally, it is highly im po'rtant that the future citizens should be afforded the means necessary for physical and mental development which is so essential in the struggle that grows more intensified as the years go by. -"We have tised the words, "if enforced," because the mere'placing of laws on .record ■ without providing the machinery necessary for their execution is a waste of. time and energy,, merely serving during the election, campaigns for orators to dwell upon the beneficial legislation introduced. The appointment of a truant officer, with full power to act, may haveHhe result desired, and an officer in like capacity would find plenty of employment in this cily of Pernie. The ringing of the curfew at 9 o'clock has become entirely perfunctory, and does not serve the purpose for which it was intended. 0 Proof positive of this can be seen nightly by any one who is not afflicted with blindness. The only usefulness .that the curfew serves is that at least once in twenty-four hours Ave may imagine that the town clock is striking. It is very easy for some people to say that the police should-compel all those of tender years to get off the streets and go home, but any one who has had anything to do with either boy or girl of an energetic nature must realize that this is practically but of the question, and if it* is to be done at all, one individual should' attend to this matter exclusively. In tlie matter of truancy or absence from school the excuse that the. parents make for* avoiding compliance with the school act is the inability to accomodate their children- if they send .them to school. This is most frequently a paltry .pretext for the purpose of exploiting them in various ways, ancl even if there Avere any truth in the assertions, it becomes all the more imperative that suitable provision should be afforded by the construction of ncAv school buildings, or."by the extension of those already built. We have no doubts on this question. ■'Many of those who go to work,at the mines, or-in other places, are taught deceit by ..their parents, who, knoAving that 14 years of age is thc minimum at Avhich these children can be employed, coach them .so-that-thc—A'ouiigstsi*sr-v.!-_ien-aslied-^-HoAv-old--are- ybu?" glibly reply, "Fourteen years, sir."" Birth certificates, or other satisfactory evidence of age, ought to be introduced as an amendment into the act alluded to. ■ ° ' ~~ There are also instances on record of children being sent to schools when they are under the ago s6lely because the mother, aa*1io has a large brood, considers this an excellent way. of tmeporarily relieving herself of these "little trouble makers." True, there are'those whoso parents, by reason of thoir largo families aro forced to use every effort to obtain tho necessary means of support; yet, on tho other hand, there are fathers who expend money for tho gratification of thoir own selfish desires and thus compel the youngsters lo go to work-to make up,-in a sense, a portion bf the deficiency thus created. The best legacy that nny mnn can lonvo to his children is a good education. Moreover, tho minimum age limit of 15, for example, would enable thc child to develop physically, as avcII ns mentally. From Fernie to Toronto arid ."Return From " Montreal ". From " New York "' ; " $64.35; 69.35 80.35 For further particulars make application to LOCAL OFFICE, G.N. RAILWAY Ladies' Lace Waists r. JEFF Xmas. is Near Christmas1 is now approaching. Suitable "presents now on view. Call and see them. Special attention is given to Outrof-town Orders;.: We have the Presents Kmiixnia.Kfil»m*mia%mmuim!mn*n asm The CORNER JEWELER Victoria Ave., Fernie v:. J Beautiful designs'in Silk lined and at just , half price. Special at 2.00, 3.00 arid $3.75 ; Children's Sheep Skin Sleigh Robes With Pocket $6.00, without Pocket, $4.00 Ladies' and Children's Sweater Coats All the new styles, warm,and comfortable and cozy. "Now selling $1.75 to $10.00 ' ■ *> Felt Slippers for All -,* Men's, Women's and-Children's Felt Shoes and Slippers at right prices. Men's Tailor Made Suits *> ■■, Extra. Special Values in Serges, Worsteds .and* Tweeds arid made in.correct <&1 R and styles*and pleasing patterns V':*' t Toy Department ■Top Floor. Display of Dolls and Toys, Bigger and Better than ever,. prices lower. --■<wwwiur^y^awAnM__ucg Trites-Wood Co., Ltd BRITISH ELECTION .,**,.,' v. . *,, ,, I , i 1 . t,J W.., ii, , im... ,.». ,„ i*. *■* j *• -- - * *» :i-.*_ ..]i***e tic-inn*,' j'jfi-J'.'JJ'ilJi'n ''"'•I!'*'' "I :iv r , can note tin; uil'ln.'.NS ul*uv__ .pioti-d. Then* is another feature which k_j-.ii._I nut In; hist sitflit, nf, and that is, often when nu'reemenlN ,i i employees, the cost,of living is disenssed with a view to arriving at the lowest price nt which the lnhor power of tliese two-legged vehicles of peramhnlat- ing values enn he purchased, nnd it is not unusual for (hem tn 1n)io an a guide their Htntistii-s from those who have succeeded in putting aside a small |n ivi'tita*,.",1 uf their oaniius*;... Then the. nupluyer remai-ltM "If others can do it, ko enn you, and wc cannot in the present state of the mnrhet rnalii* any profit unless -'ou'^Ks'nm is made." When* tin- jiroiliji-er.-* rm-hr • !'■* fnll Micj.il value uf th-..!*.* f,>u....v.*l, 'Ki-n the. itvluumilum ... "['.,,*. drink and he. merry for to-morrow wo die" oould ho carried <.ut. FROM tho indications oi! the results up-to-date thoro will bo no appreciable chango in the complexion of the next house from its predcccssoi'. Tho usual surprises which arc a part and pared of tho political whirligig took place, and it is now in order for the post prandial explanations to he forthcoming. Tho probabilities are now thnt the House of Lords will hoc tho futility of further opposition to tlio measures passed by the lowor house. The composite elements of the Coalitionists will neeessarily compel tho government lo tread gingerly" in order to steer tho ship of slate botwoon lhe narrow channel of Seylla of Uoine Hide and the Oharybdis of the Education Hill. • The suggest inn of llalfour lo submit'questions In a referendum is a polilic.al expedient that conclusively shows lhe dire si rails in which lie nnd his pnrty find themselves, but undoubtedly one may apply lhe old dnggre], "When the devil was sich the duvil a monk eould be; ''When the Ouvil got well, devil a monk we-he." So far as the great mass of workers is concerned, the election will not affect their well being, aud though huge appropriations may be mado for the purpose ot granting old age pensions the cause which creates the necessity for those palliativos wili be hy no menus diminished, nnd neither of the old parties dare apply the axo to the root of the mil—Uie i'n ilii >y*-.lem—ami nollnug si ion oi its abolition and substitution of the coll*, ct ive system venn til ml ink the e.ils to-day existent whcrerei capitalism holds sway. Lloyd (leorge'H utterances cause one's mind tq revert fo the c;im[i:ii;j*ri rif ..-Wi when Jo*.i**ph flir-m- berlain, now the ultra-conservative was nlaking bis appeal to tbe worker.1* of liuil and other places in language, equal at least (even if not more vehement) lo thai of the ■Muuieellor of the Exchequer and bis cullcngtic, Winston Churchill. Tin- di'v.i uf tin** 1 Jiionist party in those days was it i-.Wwi.i-* .iiU ■•.... i- til' Uie polity ikdvimced Wy .Si-hsc ■ Collin-*/*, of "three nem. nnd n cow."—Temporal mutant ui', cl nos mntumos in illis. j Bleasdell/s Xmas. Presents Children's Toys Phone 118 Fernie ************** :-W****iHt*****W***********^ «t_j"e.t p" JTX Um* JL__f Jr Us pay money to white labor FERNIE STEAM LAUNDRY **k*****************k***********k*****k*************. « 1! STOVES! STOVES! I _._.*" ,**' Airtig-hts, CoalJIBurners, Coal or Wood Burners, and J Wood Burners Ranges and Cook Stoves J. M. AGNEW & CO., ELKO You aro now going through this world for the la-st tlmo: Why Not live on tho best and nothing but tbo bestj and go to The 41 Market Co. for your requirement!! in Moata, Fresh Killed and Government In- spoctod; Flail, Duttor, Eggs, Ham. Bacon, Etc, 8. Graham, Local Manager Central Hotel .orkingman's Home W._«Im Large Airy Rooms & i Good Board Hoss & Mackay !ffil__ Tho Lodgor for Nows Prairie Hay The quality is good and tho prico is right 0, W, BUNG Dldsbury Alta. Ledger Ads Pay IF YOU WANT a Shave, a Game of Pool or Billiards or a Cup of Coffee Drop in at Ingram's Full Stock of Smokers' Goods Always on Hand VICTORIA AVENUE FERNIE, B. C. & Electric Lighted Steam Heated CENTRALLY LOCATED The Waldorf Hotel FERNIE, B.C. First Class Accommodation for Travellers MHB. b. JENNINGS, PROPRIETRESS Hot and Cold Water L. A, Mille, Manager Ik ■_?■ THE DISTRICT LEDGER, FERNIE, B. C, DECEMBER 10, 1910. PAGE FIVE _ - .•"■ ■ ( 0 7 fi'" iv n ■YYYY'YYYYYYYyY-YYyYYyYYYTYYYYYYYYVYYVYYTYVYYyYYYYYrYYYAAftAi'ii^'fti'iMi'i1;' ■ Mi* "*"'•'* .**t*ii*t.H***itx,xixtV*V******xf*****k***t(t,>f***V*****>f***^ -."-.,■- ;■■•..••' ' i. . . * ' * - . * ■-. „.*■■! - / ■ ■ ; I ?' 7 _*-.-""-* 5 _/ 'I District Cam •yvyyYyvvyyyYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY¥V¥¥¥YYYYYVYYYYYYYYY¥Y¥¥¥VY¥.^^^ ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ COAL CREEK BY 174. ♦ '♦ ♦ ♦ '♦♦♦♦♦♦'♦'♦♦ i it Don't forget that .[Tuesday, the 13th of December is the.International and .District Election day, and it is up to every member of the Gladstone I_ocal to assist in.electing those whom they consider wiil best serve the interests of .the district, in the administration of affairs' generally, and particularly in, connection with the new agreement which will be on the tapis on or before April lst. 1911. The men in No; 3 mine commenced work again on Friday last, the evening shift; and some of the men in No. 2 on Monday night. Let's hope that things will not be quito so bad as some people would have us to be- liove. Quito a number of strangers and quite a sprinkling of old-timers, can* bo'seen looking i'or w.*ii*U up here at the present time; but the chances rf nthe new comers are somewhat, poor. employees that liave been laid off are tp have preference in the~other mines. ;The statement made in this column .last week to the effect that W. II. Evans was returning to Los Angeles was inaccurate. Mr. Evans has been . advised by the doctors to lay off work for thc present, but he expects to be able to resume his old position, now that he has. been able to procure the medicine that.did so much to aid his recovery in Californa. . ' .The late Nathan Mitchell, of Coal Creek,* - was "interred at the. Fernie . Cemetery on Sunday last7 The funeral "took place under the auspices of -the U.M.W.;of Al, of which.the.de- ' ceased, was "a member, and" was fairly , well attended.' A special train was run from the Creek, and- quite a number of Cumbrians and other friends availed themselves of the opportunity to pay their last tribute of respect- to the remains of one who had made himself most popular ■ in their, midst-during the few months he* ■bad been in this locality. The de ' ceased "was a married man and leaves a widow, and two children, resident , In Whitehaven, England, to whom, as prcviouslyTjntimated,. the sad intelli .gence was communcated by cable-, ■gram. .*"*.- 7 Mrs. T.'Duncan and b'aby left here 7 last ..Friday to pay. a shore visit to .-.Mrs. Duncan's parents, at Dlko, before r^oingnto- he"r_ow"n*-ho"m"3~a"t~Pa"ssb"urg^" AUa.■■ Mr. and Mrs. .-.henfieldaccoin- , pnuied them down to BIko, where tliey were-.he,"guests of M*\ .and Mis*. \.Tan.es Thompson, ai:d returned home ■ Saturday.evening. . 7-. -, Last Tuesday .weak the milk, team belonging to Sandovs nnd Vorliac-s*.*-., of /einie,'.received •vfi'U.ht.n *"lio ;*]IoJy City'.and took it upon themselves to . travel at a high speed quite "outside the, limit,", and'anything.,but safe io anyone that might have been going up the Fan Hill. . The team came madly careering down, and continuing tho wild gallop, went right through Welsh'Camp tin'd across the bridge Into French Camp. In going down the lower end the sleigh came,in contact * '0with an old stump, .which ..brought them to a full stop. This was only ■for nn instant, however;, .tho traces' broko loose and once moro tho cny- U808, proceoded recklessly on their way down to tho dairy nlono, Several ' children were playing ■ at tho time, but wo are pleased to report that tlio only damago done was'to tho'sleigh containing tho milk cans. Jack Cart-moll and Joo Wilson left last Saturday for a throo months' trip to thoir old homos In Cumberland, England. Thoy expect to lnnd in tlmo to partake of thoir sharo of tho Christmas dinner with, tho "Old Folk at Home, Ab will bo scon from lriut wook's edition, Mlchol lias onjoyod a really good tlmo In tho presenting of cortlfl- ll.SdlmadomlnrUliooSHI-tD-SHRDU TJ catoB to tho myicosHful candidates for proflcloncy In first aid. Coal Crook had tlio honor of first Instituting thoso classos last season, and it is to bo hopod that tho commltteo will nt onco got.to worlc nnd ro-orgnnlzo. Theio nro n. Iiirno numbor of mon who pat for their- certificates last season who have not yet received thom, andj/neie are' lots of others who are "desirous of passing the necessary examination. When things get on the move a_j.ain we,may perhaps,hope for a return visit of' the Michel class to the Creek. * -, ii 1 South has resumed Now that No work the whole of the mines are again in operation, - though *. there are still a large number of.men. out of employment. A driver, -named" A. Sirino, got a kick from a horse.while working in No. 1 mine ou Wednesday afternoon. On Thursday morning a Slav named James Messinik got crushed about the hips while working in Nb. 1 'north. Rossco Sarchesl while working in No, C mine as a,digger got the small bono of his foot broke. Born at Coal' Creek on Tuesday the Cth inst., to Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Langfear, a* fine son. Mr. and Mrs. Bert Swanton, late of. Hosmer, were paying a visit to tiicir numerous friends up here ori Wednesday prior to their departure for the coast Quite a bunch of Fernieltes were up her on Wednesday evening taking in tho monthly social dance. Don't forget the grand concert and dance in the Club Hall on Tuesday evening; December 13th. The whole of the proceeds to go towards giving the children a monster Xmas treat. Special from Cokato Born to Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Blake- more, a daughter. Mother and child doing well. The father is-delighted and has killed the fatted calf in honor of the event.- *•■ ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ MICHEL. NOTES. BEAVER CREEK ' As there has not' been any news from this place appealing in .the Ledger for some time past, and we understand that each and every camp should have a correspondent, we will try to give you a few items of the doings here. , - '".'*. This camp is in charge of Sam McVicar, who, is1 well-known in the pass, more especially, in- Michel..*> Among other well-known characters there are Paddy Jaughton, whose ^nationality can* .be readily determined by his name;—ire~is™ju_inas^iiveiyand—enT thusiastic as ever, ancl still retains" his strong belief in the benefits of unionism. Watson is acting as secretary, and although he keeps his head*warm his feet sometimes suffer.* but he is by no means troubled with "cold feet" so far as the union is concerned. Bed Alec Macdonald, we1 understand, is going to the Yukon in the summer, whero, it will be warmer for housekeeping. Jim and Alec White, al- i hough growing older, have lost none of thetiv-cunning In the art of track- laying,'both of them,being old hands in this branch of mining. On Sunday last we had a visit from two ,.of* the District Officials, Bill Powell and John Jones. Thoy were driving a gray .and black team belonging to Charley Simister.. Speaking of horses. \vo may say that this ur- tainly Is a sturdy team, and as their owner comes from Lancashire, and not from Yorkshire, ,wo congratulnto him on having mndo such an excellent purchase; If he had como from tho country of tho white rose ho would probably havo mado tho selection In the charnctorlstlc Btylo for which tho Inhabitants of tho county of broad acros aro famous. Tho chief whip of the blmlstor Htablos Ib Dill Almond, so well-known through tho pass. Wo all of us enjoy tho Ledger and will try to kep tho outsldo world bottor posted on what Is going on horo in tho future ' AMBULANCE CLASSES It Is tho Intention, of Dr. D„ Corsan to hnvo ambulance' clasnos fonnod both1 in Fornio and Conl Creok in tho oarly part of January. All Intorost- od nro cordially invltod to bocomo mombors. THE TEPEE A High Class Boarding House «/ FIFTY ROOMS-COMFORTABLE, CLEAN AND CHEAP Electrically Lighted and Steam Heated Throughout R. FAIRCLOUGH, P^M^PL COAL CREEK; B. C: ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ Competition in the grocery line is keen-in Mi<-he!. Canvassers can be seen - late Sunday night, soliciting orders. , - The C.P. Ry. Company are installing a pump with which it is intended to supply water for the tank. They do i.ot intend relying on the irregular supply of water that tho coal company has been supplying them with". Has anybody here seen Wilson? (What Wilson?) Wilson across the Creek. (Breakfast is ready.) Don't make a uoise, he's on the night shift. , Several prominent young men of Michel visited the saw mill last week to look over tho new and improved machinery which hns been installed down tliere. Tho pool .room below the Opera House is now open, and all day long cries of "That's me," can be heard. Great preparations are being made for the masqurado ball on the 19th. Anyone wishing for costumes should see Willie Wipple. who Is agent for some of the latest just from Paris.. Tbe skating rink is Hearing completion. The only drawback is the hydrant which is ■ on Its way from Calgary. ' When that arrives you will all be able to get a "skate on." We are pleased*-to hear that James Davidson, who has been- laid up with la grippe for the past two weeks, has started to work again. Mr. Thomas Jenkinson who is now proprietor of the Bajmoral House, is going to take over,the large boarding house across the Creek. Mr. Percy Johns is taking over the Balmoral House. ■ There wll be' a meeting of the Michel and District Anglers Association on the,, Sunday after pay day. Election of officers for the ensuing term will-* be part of the business of the meeting. . Charles Garner and District President Powell have-been doing, some good in the Prairie District. They also got one hundred men to sign the check v off at Canmore." "What's tho matter with the International, organizers who.are in this district?' We are'nglad to learn,of Miss Winnipeg's recovery and that she "is able to have the splints removed. , ,,' , The new drug store is fast nearing 'coinpletioir^aiid*-wiii""heip—to-"make" Michel look a little more cheerful. Frank *' Pajk, who was working * in No. 3 mine, met with a nasty, accident .Tuesday, some timber falling and breaking his leg. " This is the second accident that Frank-has met with since coming to this camp last September. ' • Nominations .for checkweighmen took place, last Sunday, there being eleven aspirants for the positions, The following are those who were nominated: Frank Campbell, John Haddon, D. J. McDonald, Pete Man- cuso, A. S. Julian, George Beddington, Jack Lunn, Robert Oaks, Joo' McirrlB, Wm.. Koolling and Joseph Gall. ..Frank Carpontor shot a peculiar jack rabbit wliich hnd horns on its hen'd about two Inches long. Frank Is sending lt away to be stuffed and then intends making a present of it to tho British Museum. P. C. Bugler Is now ablo to got around ngnln. Wo aro glnd to learn of his Improvement and hope that his nnklo will soon bo O.K. No. S was Inid Idlo Wednesday owing to tho slack bins bolng full, nnd tho demand Is mostly for lump coal. Report of Delegates attending the 8lttlng of the Royal Commission on Industrial Training and Technical Education at Fernie: To tho officers, and mombors of Michel Local Union No. 2334 U.M.W of A; Wo your dologatos oloctcd to npponr boforo tho Roynl Commission on Industrlnl nnd Tochnlcnl Education sitting at Fornio on Monday, Nov, 21st, beg lonvo to roport ns follows; Thnt to us tlio wholo thing npponrs to bo n fnrco, or rathor nothing olso but a pleasure Jaunt for n few political tricksters, so rowardod by tholr's (ns well ns our) master, tho cnpltnllst. clnss of the Dominion of Cnnndn, All porsons npponrlng boforo tho commission to glvo ovidoneo hnd lo glvo thoir ovldenco undor onth or affirmation, submitting tlioniRolvoR tn n cross flro of questions by the commissioners, In tlio ciiho only two woro proHent, tlio oxplnnntlon for tho nlisonro of tho others bolng thnt nH tho Dominion of Cnnndn covered a lnrgo men nnd tliolr tlmo was limited, thoy lind to split up the commlHHlon so as to cover two dlfforont parts of tho country nt ono and tho sumo tlmo. Tlio two com- mlsBlonors visiting Fornio boforo whom your di-loKntoH nppoiirod wero tho Uov. C, llryco nm*. Dnvld Forsyth, BA.. On tho nrrlvnl of your dolog- iUor nt lho City Hnll In Fornio nt nbout 12 o'clock n,n.„ llioy lonrnod thnt tlio commlsdlon wns Inking n trip to •"nnl CrooXr nt *> oVlnrlr nml wnnlit not ho bnck till 4 oclock, nnd un wo ox- prcHHCd n (Icbu'o to catch tho trnln luavliiK Fornio at 0,10 p.m., wo woro plaood third on tho list to npponr b. /oro tho romnilsHlon, Tho sittings oponod nt tlio City TTnll In Fornio at j n.,f,it» .1 Of"* n rrt_ T]'f 7?T, C, yi,.,,r.r. ' taking tho chair. In his opening romnrks ho Informed us that thoy woro n commission nppolntod by His Most Gracious Mnjciily KlnR Oeorp.0 V„ Kmnetor of tho Dominions acrosH tho turns (glvo onr yo slnvosl) to nn- quire* Info nnd tnkr- ovMonr-r-* ns to tbo noods of Dw peoplo for Industrial and technical oihicntion, nnd tho bost ways nnd nu-nns for providing nirni-*', Somo of tho qtiftstlona nsked your dolcgntct Roomed to us to bo some** hat wide of tho ninrk, such ns: "Whero wero you horn?" "Aro yon married or slnRlo?" '"Ho***-** many of » f*tnl1y ham y-mif nnd to fftrlb, Amnnt> Ihr, ntwntlnrt' of utiy Import..lieu who the following: j "noes a forrmnn In Iho mlnos ro-1 iquire piipciB?" "What aro the sub jects-necessary for a man to have a knowledge of to procure such papers?" "Who*has the issuing of such papers?" t'Who holds the examinations?" "How often are the exams, held?" "Do the miners of Michel desire the establishment of a night school at Michel?" "Are the men willing to contribute something towards such in the shape of a small fee?" "Did we think the state should, supply the" education free of charge?" "Did we think it would be beneficial if they did?" "Had the miners comfortable houses to live in?" "Had they sewerage and water in them?" "Did we believe in organization?"0 ect. The questions were answered to the best ability of your delegates, but we might say, if you had sent two delegates who were not so easily overawed by the majesty of a royal commission that they might hav,o been answered a little different; but it is our firm opinion that Is a matter of little concern to us as slaves. .The master-class bf the Dominion of Canada see' in the near future an increased demand for better Industrially nnd technically educated slaves and are preparing lo meet that demand by creating a supply through the establishment of technical education in the schools and the placing of night schools were necessary. ..If we were living "under a dictatorship such as they have in Mexico, or under a Czar- dom such as Russia, the desire on the part of the master-class for -better educated slaves would' have no sooner been felt than" it would have been put into execution. In this, our land of a free..,!) people with a free constitutional government, it is necessary to make the" desire appear to be the want of the people and also to be demanded by them, thereby enabling once again the people to be blinded as to whom the true rulers are, and also giving a pleasure trip tp a few ol the tried and trusted politicans of our masters. In conclusion we might say that this' royal commission when tbey have covered the whole of the Dom inion of Canada will tour the United States, and next summer .will toi'** Great Britain ancl the Continent looic- ing into the best ways and means of supplying us with this much-needed education:' .Their report will be given into the Federal Parliament at Ottawa by-1912;and from thence sent with the commissioners' recommendations to th'e several, provincial legislatures for them to act upon as they, deem fit. ♦ ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ ♦"♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ CORBIN NOTES ♦ ♦ * « ♦♦•♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ Miss L. Kennedy,- of Hosmer, is visiting friends here this week. Spurred on by the success of last week our doughty Nimrod, Tom Brace, returned to the happy hunting ground Although he took "luck" wiih him, ho returned .empty handed. Tommy-Furney arrived back In camp this week. Tommy Is still wearing his broad smile. The Corbin Social Club has purchased a beautiful-pinhole from tho Mendelssohn Pinuo Company. We aro pleased to note that James McCullock was successful at tho recent mine mnnngers examination In Alberta, and from accounts received he passed with a high percentage. James is now the proud possessor of two first class certificates. Mr. Carter, secretary of tbe U.M.W. of A. was in town on Thursday. - Monthly Report of Corbin Public, schools—The average for the above school during the last month was 36.27 out of a possible ,44, Corbin boasts of one of the best disciplined schools in the pass, which reflects great credit to the schoolmaster; Mr. James Hall, 15.A.. R. U.I. Prescribed school days,, 22; days school was in s_.eo_i._7 22;. total daily attendance, 798; total actual attendance, 793; average daily attendance, 36.27; average actual attendance, 35.59; pupils actually attending school during the month, 44; boys, 24; girls, 20. , .,, . There is one matter which I wish to be brought to the attention of those in. authority, that is,. the poor postal facilities. We ' do not, know where the fault iios, and therefore will net blame any particular person, but would ask you at that end, who have naturally more knowledge of such subjects, to endeavour to get the matter so regulated that we shall not feel that we are completely out of the world, and that letters or papers mailed in Fernie on Friday night may reach us before Tuesday,or Wednesday of the following week. Corbin Lodge, No. 64 I.O O.F., was duly instituted by D. D. Bro Rigles- worth, assisted by P D. D. Bro. Beck of Fernie. The institution took place in the afternoon;* and the lodge was closed until the special train arrived from McGillivray : with the degree TKT-J ■Ui Luscious Tree-Ripened Fruit It is riot sufficient to know that oranges are the most healthful of all fruits. It is quite ai important to know the kind of oranges that are „ mas,t healthful,and most palatable. The very fmc«t California oranges are now packed under the label "Sunkist." Please serve "Sunkist" oranges nt breakfast tomorrow mid learn the superiority of tree-ripened, seedless, fiberloss oranges over the commonplace kind. Dcn'l fail to save thc xvmfipen. t Tliere is so much "meat" and nourishment in- ''Sunkist" oranges and so little wa.o that, "in addition to their.extra fine flavor and goodness, they are really the most economical oranges to buy. "Sunkist" Lemons Juiciest Lemons differ ns much ns oranjres. Pi'.-y. thick-skinned K;mons eua;;iiTi ver.- littlo juice, " * buy thom. l'li'-i-*.. as1* for "Smikhi lemons ,-_i>u nolo How uniformly sound c.-ioh ono is, a_id what« siii.iil percent tiEO Is skin and fiber. , , :o. \ ou waste money when you unkUt" Lemons and nolo how s, a_id what « sm.-iil pcrcei Get This Valuable Orange Spoon Save 12 "Sunkist" oraniro (or lemon) wrappers nnd send thorn to us, with 12 cents to pay charges. fjackinn.ctc.and wo will present you with a irenu- no Kocers Oranco Spoon, of beautiful design and highest quality. Begin saving wrappers today. If you desire more than one. send 12 Sunkist" wrappers and 12 cents for each additional spoon. In remit ting, please send cash when the amount is less than 21) cents; on amounts above 20 cents, we prefer postal note, money order, express order or bank draft. Wo will be glad to send you complete list of valuable premiums IVt honor both "Sunkist" nilfl !_.».! n.ll,*wfnnn,-,rc l_.nn,mi..m. f_n\ and "Red Ball" wrappers for premiums (SO) California Fruit Growers' Exchange 105 King Street East Toronto, Ont "A'rsnumxN; D. J..MACDONALD. * Delegates *■**_<<!.■*♦♦♦♦♦ <5> •*. ^ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ COLEMAN. NOTES BY 22 ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ -♦♦♦♦ The ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ Town Council held a special meeting for the purpose of discussing tho by-law question. H. Clarke was the only absentee. . After considerable debate the license by-law was passed, which it is believed will result beneficially to the ratepayers and the town in general. This is to become effectlvo and in force at tho discretion of tho Council. Sovoral minor matters were brought boforo the Council/but tho, hoiu' being lato it was decided to defer further discussion until tho next. roKuliiv meeting.- * n Wo congratulate Alex, Morrison on his appointment ns J.P. for the town, and our earnest wish is that hin offico may bo a sinecure. If tho many whisperings Hint aro curront ovorywhoro havo any real foundation in fact, Santa Claus will ho playing second flddlo to Cupid around Christmas time, Wedding onlco and plum pudding in Bight—Yum! Yum! Ono of tho spectators nt tho skating rink who hails from tho county of clogR remarked, "It's cowd, nnd I mun got summat to warm mo up a bit," so ho paid a visit to ono of tho thirst quenching emporium.) for. which Colo* man Is colobratod whoroiipon tho bar- tondor plncod tho ingredients In lho glass that aro preliminary to tho making of a toddy, viz., sugar, hot wntor and lomon, whoroupon ln his anxloty to quaff tho heat producing draught our Lancashire hero taHtod It and said, "I nxod thee for rum, nnd that's gtod mo gin,' this caused tho bnrtondor to smilingly roply, "flln up old man; I put nothing In at nil, tho drinks aro on you." Tho Friendly Ordor of Knglos hnvo decided to hold thoir annual Hoclnl and bnll on Now Ycnr'H Kvo, nnd u strong committee Iiiih boon nppolntod lo hoo that nil iirrnngemeiitH are mad". Tho HoclnllHt Locals will occupy lho Minors' Opont IIoiiho on Hon. 110 team of-Mlcliel^TJodge-NbT-5"47^wEo put, on the work.. Lodge opened at 9 oclock, and N. G7 Murray, of Michel, took chargo and instructed the candidates _ in the" mysteries of the. degrees of Oddfellowship. ■' After the degree work was completed, the District Deputy," Bro Wriglesworih installed the officers for, the following term 13ro,T II Williams; Warden, Bro J Benson; Conductor, ,Bro„ J. 13. Thomas; Rec..Secy,, llro F h: Haines; Fin. Secr Bro.' N I-Iowol's;, Treas., C, Dawson; R.S.N.G., Bro G 13 Crooks; L.S.N.G., Bro T Brown; It.S.V.G, Bro J Wade; L.S.V.G, Bro R Jones; R.S.S., Bro Robt Wallace; ' L.S.S, Bro H. Stevens; Chaplain, Bro. J3. J. Lewis; Inside Guardian, Bro, T, Davis; Outside Guardian, Bro, J. W. Redhead, Later In the ovoning, N.G. Bro, Sproulo took charge of tho lodgo and callod on sovoral of the hrothorn for a littlo talk, after which tho lodgo closod at -1 am. After Uio closing of the lodgo tho mombors spent a very enjoyable time in songs and recitations and speeches, A henrty vote of tha.iks wnu oxfondod to Mrs. II. Allan for lho very able manner In which the refreshment h woro served. Bro. Mast, of the Mlchol Lodge No, (5.. deserves great credit for tho way In whicli ho handled the dogreo' work, ns captain of tho degreo team. Sovornl mombors of the Big Game Association spent sovoral days cruising tho woods for door. Tho prosldont, .1, IIIII, nccompnnlod them, but roturned with tlio samo Btory, "All I snw was 'tracks.'" Goo, Locks and Tom Braco secured n flno buck ut Cold Springs last woolc. Tom snld thoy could havo got more only Goo, would not help to carry thom to civilization. llnrry AiIpii mar.o it luminous dip to Hoamor on Tuesday Inst, John Vldo was In Fornio on IiiihI- liens on Wednesday Inst, and roporlH things busy In tho city. New Michel & Blairmore HOSMER NOTES. Tho Hosmor Flro Brigade's donco took placo Inst Friday In tho Oporn Houso, and proved to bo n succosn. Tho nmiisomont palnco, now bolng complotcd, Roliert Gourlay is running a nightly moving picture show, HoBmer Locals havo received a donation of boor and soft drinks from tho Elk Valloy Brewery Company for the smokor lo bo hold on Docnniboi- llltli, and deslro lo tako ndvnntngn of tlu» columns of tho Lodgor to express lliolr npproclatUm mul thimlcH for muni'. The North Slar Lodgo, No. -11, Knlglils of Pythias, oil-clod llio I'ollo-v- Ing officers for the i-iiMiing lonn: C.U., A. McAuley; V.C., C. Hills; Prol. W. J, Sinioiids; M of W, A I.. Forllor; k.R.S., W Balderstono; M. of K., II Rogers; M. ot F„ 13 11 Bennett; M at A., W Whlto;I. G„ A l'ednnult; O.U. J Donnchlc, Tho Ilosmor Knights of Pythian will hold thoir annual bnll on Friday, Doc. Both CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF FERNIE Public notice Is hereby given that iv Court of Kovlsilon fur tho purpo*..; of correct Ing nnd revising I Iui municipal voter-i list of Ilie City of I-'.-mie. M, 0.. will bo held In the Council Chamber of lho (.'Ily Hall, Ferule, on Saturday, llio 10t li day of lX'oeinli.-r. l!U0, at tho hour of eight o'clock p.m. S. W. BARCLAY, *:=«; for it Boclnl nnd bnll when nn excel lent. uuter.iiiniiH'iit will bn provided and a largo nttondnnco Is anticipated. A word to our morclinntu; Ilo wise AdvortlNit tn tho "District. Lodgor." U biiHlnoHH is bna— Jimt, put In nn "ad," In tho "District Lodgor" | 'i'.IO t'-ji-JllUli lno-kui ih'ti hu'clui ll.uiv- lllg ovory effort to rotnln llio cup which thoy hold nl proH-nnl. It mny' bo iiK'iitlnnod thnt ovory mombor ofi tho toam Is n locnl man. A mooting I will be held to nrrnnce senlnr nnd - ■junior tonms, hut moro of this nnon. ■ Coleman Hotel Wm. Murr Prop. GRAND THEATRE, MINERS' HALL One Night Only-Friday, Dec. 16, 1910 Mr W L STEWART PRESENTS Miss LEAH STODDART and her clever company in STEPHENS and '.: :: LINTON'S Mcrrv Mnsi.nl Miy-un :• •• <* •_ MY WIFE'S FAMILY CLEAN COMEDY--CLEVER COMEDIANS An Evening of Music and Fun Prices 25c, SOc, 75c, & $1, Plan at Suddaby's ■--.jn-.-!--.-!!—_■""—--T**ir ** f—V< **- '. *■*&«*,'* -krtWCW ;_fc■'■li^--J-K__^^*•A•-_^-i_.l■l. ,.«■__* _C_V kU I__M_i_Pi_ >k _t _ St. A^I-nU.iWA:/^. KA,,_,K<_.-AM! ,- .^j^^^'E JiTrtJL'i'ISJfiia-E. k'_ <0»»^(K^__^V^£-ri^^^^-^'^^'*M--J>^ i_-_£^--.-Lh»-'lJhUC&_4^^ i**aJ^^*-_i_i&_l^Nac*«fciwju**»_ HnilllHHHIIHiH i=M_.ww_--**y-*a'm«^^ ? PAGE SIX THE DISTRICT LEDGER, FERMIE, B. C, DECEMBER 10, 1910. The Prevention Mine Accidents of Various Coat Classes of Accidents. Accidents Caused by Explosions are Subdivided Into Those Due to Powder, Dust and Gas T By E. H: Coxe For the purpose of discussion coalmine accidents are divided into: Accidents caused by explosions; accidents caused by falls of rock or coal; accidents caused by machinery; and miscellaneous- accidents of various kinds. Accidents caused by explosions are subdivided into those due to powder explosions and those duo to dust and to gas explosions. Explosions of powder aro caused by carelessness bn the part of the miner, either,in making his cartridge or handling his explosive, as in the caso of a miner handling black powder with his cap in his hand or in a position that the air can curry a spark from his lamp to the powder, Accidents of ,this nature could be prevent od by proper discipline on the part of tho officials who, \vlic-ii making thoir rounds, undoubtedly observe carelessness on tlie part of the men. The man wlio is careless in handling powder should be discharged pr severely disciplined ns ho endangers the lives of his' fellow workmen, Premature -lasts are frequently occasioned by miners firing what*, is known as a "skinemback" that is a short fuse, and an* improperly tamped charge. ' This is sometimes done on account of the holes being wet, but should not, be allowed, and, the men guilty of the practice; should be discharged, because either the shot goes off beforo the man can seek safety, or- it results in a windy shot due to the improper tamping. ; Blown-out, or windy, shots are due to improperly tamping tlio hole or to using''too heavy a charge of. explosive. If a shot blows out the., tamping instead of breaking down coal, there is projected from the hole a long tongue oM'lamo, that may reach at times to a distance of 100 feet, and at tho samo time cause °a wind concussion that will blow doors open in distant "parts of tho mine. If there is any dry dust in the vicinity of the shot it will be stirred "up nnd possibly ignited, in which case a serious explosion may occur. Without, the presence of gas or dust this might not be particularly serious, although windy shots have been known to'do considerable damage without, any, evidence of dust being present. If there happens to be any -quantity of explosives on the sido of the beading or room,*in the path of the flame of the,windy shot, this will be liable to explode and tho suggestion recently made by the State Mine Inspector that no explosives be kept within ..150 feet of a "working =r=face--is^*i=v-Gi^iA=f'"ood^o!'. e^ar,^ _*-*' -r* **=?",.&, men should make this rule and see that it is observed. All shots should be properly tamped and not overcharged. ■ This is a very, hard rule to enforce,, as it is possible for ono man ■or several .men, to seo all the holes loaded, if however, when a man ,is caught neglecting to uso common safety precautions ho be disciplined, it will go a long way toward making others careful. Probably tho surest preventive for explosions of dust or gas from windy shots is in tho uso of "per- mlssable explosives," Neither concussion nor heat alono will explode them, so that a percussion cap, giving a combination of the two, must bo used, hence-their handling Is much less dangerous. Except when In excessive quantities, tho flnme from tho oxploslon of safety powders Is not sufficient to Ignite, olther gas or dust. Two pounds to a charge fs tho safety limit placed by the mnnufneturors on thoso explosives. In order to ascertain whether bltumlnlto and carbonlto would flro coal dust, tlio Tonncssoo Coal, Iron and Railroad Co, sent sam ples of dust from,the Pratt field; the Blue Creek field; the Blocton field, and from Whitwell, Tenn., to the government testing plant at Pittsburg, Pa. This .portion of the testing' plant consists of an, iron tube made of boiler plate about 6 feet in diameter and 100 feet long, at one end of which is a heavy nickel-steel cannon embedded ia concrete. At Intervals of. every 5 or (.'feet there aro small heavy plate glass windows on the sido of the gallery and port holes with heavy lids on the top to relieve the pressure when explosions occur. The method of conducting tbe test is as follows: The dust to be used is distributed along the bottom of the gallery, and also along the sides of the gallery on shelves, as it would be found on the gob or on the walls of a mine. After making a test to determine how much .of the explosive is to be used as equivalent in strength to 227 grams, or 8. ounces of -1 (.-percent, dynamite,-which is the standard charge, this amount of explosive is then charged-into the cannon and tamped with 1 pound of dry" clay and "set off with electricity. Tho first test was made with 21)5 grams, or a little over 10 ounces, of cnrbonlte No. 2 with ■ 20 pounds of dust from Johns, in tho Blue Creek field. There was 2 per cent of gas introduced into the tunnel where tho shot was* fired. The flame from the shot was scarcely perceptible at the first window; the dust was not ignited and thero was no explosion. The next test, was made with 313 grams, or about "11 ounces of bitumi- nito No. 1, with conditions the samo as in the first test, and the result was tho same. The third test was made* with 500 grams, or 17 ounces of black blasting powder, which is equal in strength to the abovo charge of-bituminite and carbonito, all other conditions of the experiment being the same, except that, in this case to avoid the possible claim that the explosion was caused by gas, there was absolutely no gas introduced into the chamber. In this.test there was a long tongue of flame which stirred up the dust and ignited it, the'flame extending for a consider1' able distanco out of the tunnel; and threw dirt :rom the ground as**.ii:?i a' heavy iron Hl-ecL suspended abo.it .",U fc-cH ciiKTont. from the mouth 'of Ilie tunnel. The f.ame was visible in nil of tho windows of the chamber nu l issued from 11' port, holos on top. Tlm*" of the hinged port-hole doors remained' open, but tlie others were'thrown open with such fo.ie that they rebounded Into position. Dense volumes of black smoko issued from theso poit holes and from the end of the tunnel. Coke was formed in large quantities from tho dust, some of. which was gathered for our examination. Thc result of other dust test*-, were tho same In ouch case, bltuminCe* and carbonite producing practically no flame, while in, every case, the black powder ignited the dust without the assistance of any gas whatever. I was advised by the engineer ln charge that dynamite produced about tho same result as black powder. This *thon proves conclusively, that black powdor or dynamite will produce dust explosions without tho aid of gas. Explosions are not Impossible whon the so-called safety oxplosivos are aed in excessive quantities. Tho permissible oxplosivos so far tostod ar two grades of Aetna coal powdor; flvo grados of Du Pont cnrbonlte; two grndos of Potts Powdor Co, coalite, throo grades of Sinnamnhoning col liery dynamite; masurite, meteor dynamite and monobel. you will note that bituminite manufactured by the Jefferson Powder Co. is not on this list, but,- on inquiry, wo learned .that bituminite and some other explosives were not received in time to be included in the list, but will be included in a supplementary list to be shortly issued by tho government experimentalists, Tho Tennessee company uses permissible explosives exclusively, except on two divisions where the opposition of tho men has ben strong and whore it has been seemingly impossible to produce as good grade of coal with black powder. But we arc oxper mont ing at these places and endeavoring to Instil in the men a spirit of cooperation, by showing them that our one object in wanting to use thoso explosives is to protect their lives as well as our property. Undercutting will lessen the amount of explosive necessary to break down the coal as it gives the ammunition a better opportunity to do its work, and hence lessons the probability of a blown-out shot, but the cuttings should bo removed from in front of the holo before blasiing, for fear there should be one. ' By introducing a largo quantity of air., and a rapidly travelling air-current during dry or cold months of the year, a considerable quantity of moisture is absorbed' from the walls of the mine, which renders' the excavation dry, and dusty, if it was not so already.. In such cases the moisture must in some way be restored. It is stated that in a mine, producing 1,000* tons' of coal per day and properly ventilated; 20,000 gallons of water were absorbed daily by the air- current during the winter months, all of which is picked up from the bottom or the ribs of the mine. This seems almost incredible, but,, while we have not checked tlie figures we have reason to believe that they are correct. Now, to'avoid explosions lhe dry impalpable dust must be removed "or wetted sufficiently to render it harmless. Of course we can remove some of Uie dust, but it _ is absolutely impossible to remove, it all, ' especially that which is lodged in a thin coating on the timbers, the ribs and the gob. Sprinkling with a hose is not regarded as very efficient for the reason that -if there is any quantity of dust- present the water only damps the top and does not penetrate and* saturate it. A very much more effective method of keeping down, dust is..to use ■sprayers.*---"-™-The—ordinary™copper—or* brass spray nozzle, such as is used on garden hose, has furnished fair results, but there are now several other very effective sprayers being manufactured for this purpose. Our company is'trying a-sprayer manufactured for mino purposes 'by the American Moistening Co., of Boston, Mass., which we have decided.after .trials to be the most effective , and we are therefore introducing it in large numbers In all our mines, This sprayer produces a mist which thoroughly saturates tho atmosphere, and moistens the dust with which It comes in contact. The operation of the sprayer being practically continuous, the moisture la replenished as fast as removed by the air. , The first line starts from the reservoir on top of tho mlno extending down the slopo a distance of 1,500 feet with a valvo and hose connection evory 100 foot. Tho noxt lino starts at the pump located near tho bottom of tho slope and oxtends down ' tho mlno a distance of about 000 feet, whero thero Is a spray to dampen the slope which DR. WR1GLE8WORTH, D. D. S. DENTIST. '' , Office: Johnson-Faulkner Block. Hours 9-12; 1-6; Phono 72 ■•rnia B. C. DR. J. BARBER, DENTIST Office Henderson Block, Pernio B.C. Hours 9 toi; 2 to'5; 6 to 8. Residence 21 Viotoria Ave. W. R. Ross K. C. W. S. Lane ROSS & LANE . , ' - . ,r ' j Barristers and Solicitors A pure, wholesome, reliable Grape 'Gresm of Tarter Bakieg Powder. Improves the flavor and adds to tlie tiealtlulness of tlie food. Fernie, B. C. Canada. L. P. Eckstein D. E. McTaggart ECKSTEIN & McTAGGART BARRISTERS, SOLICITORS, ETC. Cox Street Fernie B. C. is dusty at that point. . From thero on to the twenty-third west entry slope is plenty wet enough, but from there spray connections are made* with the pump in the twenty-third west and another pipe line starts from the pump in the twenty-fifth'west having two sprayers' and additional liose connections and additional sprayers will be added as needed There is also a branch line going into the thirtieth and twenty-ninth west that aro also To minimize the dangers from gas or dust explosions, even when other preventive measures have ben adopted, the blasts should be fired after the men have left the mine Shot firing by electricity has been carried- on succcssfuly ° at the Sunnyside Minei Utah, for a number of years and has "lead to its adoption at the Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroadr Co's No 5 Pratt Mine . The' shot firing wire, °which starts at the power house with No 6 -insulated wire, running from there to the check-office0 and continuing to the air-shaft. dp_\m_Ah_e___air.ishaft__,to._the__ bottom, from'which No 6 wire extends to thirtieth east entry From there to the hea dot* the slope and in the various side entries No 13 wire is usod, and 'from the entry to the face of each-room a No. 14 wire is used. This wiring system is double throughout, is connected with switches in the power house'and the check - offico, both of which are in boxes securely locked. The switches are kept open at' all times, there being only one key to the boxes and this in the hands of the shot firer. Tbere is also a switch which is kept locked, where each entry branches off so that any one entry can bo cut off from the,rest of the system. There aro two men in the daytime and one at night, called "shot inspectors" or "shot flrers." In the day- timo oach ono takes a certain part of tho mine. In the morning their time Is spent in Inspecting tho' wiring and making tho necessary extensions and at noon they "commence thoir inspection, going to the working faces and carrying with them sufflclont exploders to flro till tho shots and giving to Save over 35 % of the purchasing price on your range by buying a 11 Dominion Pride" direcJ horn the factory fi i*.m*~* -■.CjmUMWtf W**"-£^r^***^ This Range Fullu Guaranteed nnd Freight Paid tf-Efc fijl'iiiumin'i "Kfr—■ - Vf.*.. ^ :4' .--"•r'-fj* ink rj-*j*w«.w>"j ft! / A WHY WE ARE ABLE TO SAVE YOU SO MUCH MONEY. Wo make the Ranges and place thorn in your Kitchen. Them's only ouu transaction and ono reasonable profit made on the wholo transaction, You ii'thnvo to pay a fm-toiy profit—then a jobber's 1 lit—a retailor's prolll*—sloro runt niul cleric v—mul expensesof truvelllii-qf Hal-vimon. Our \y to Kitchen" l'lnn enable-, you to buy tlie or tlio -iiimn price that tlio wholesaler and j.ivi. to pay—mid LESS than tha retail dealer r— mul onbetter terms too. MON PRIDE" RANGES would cost from $00 lo 578 If n.tld by retail Mori's, Our squaro deal way of ili'itlinif direct with you—mul wiviiitf you all tho tiro fit n mado on ordin.irv riiii-j-js—unnlilou ynu lo hiivo a " Dominion Prldo" Knngo for .,.,- $11 lo $10. ,W " Dominion Prldo" linn-red nro made of best Who Polished Steed nnd Mnllenhlo '/Jr lion. Pi-litli.'il hii'i'l does not need bliicklnj,'— simply jro over it with a cloth mid it will May fresh umi bright. Malleable Iron will NOT warp, crack or bti-nk, as cast iron will. Mnllcablu Iron Is used by railroads for enr earnings, mid bv l-'arminK Implement Makers, bee'inso of Its nuperlor strength, Coat Iron Ranges nro cheap—ovon nt tlwir hunt—nnd expensive for you nt any prlco b(!i_i_u*i-_ lliey hooii go to pieces, " Dominion Prldu" Ranges will Inst a lifetime cause thoy nro built right, of the right materinlii, by people who know. K_ .* __ DAVE OVER W' 0!T YOUH FUEL / 7/ /' // " Oom'in.nn Pridf*" n*\n'r*"i htxxio -proved thl-i by txrimX tosm, Whether ytxtt lint- wood or coal " Dominion Prldo "will cut down Uiu cost of fuel by almost one-third. COLD rolled steel plate ovens, sectional iron lining Fire Uox with nlr chambers—-doubla walled flues, Interlined whh ft-sbo-M-, _~extr* hoavy grate-*—nil help to make "Dominion each miner as many exploders as he has shots to fire which meet with tho inspector's approval. After tho Inspector has finished his rounds, which is about quitting time,-he,comes to the surface, closing the switch at each entry as,he comes out., He then goes to the' check office where the timekeeper is stationed;0 this timekeeper's duty being to'' carefully check every man iri and out of the rhine. When he" has ascertained to a certainty that all lhe men are out, and not until'thon, ho goes to the power house and requests the engineer to close the switch at that point, watching him to see that it is done. He then goes to the check- office, unlocks his box there and closes the final switch which fires theshots, leaving it closed only a few seconds, it.is then opened and left open and the box locked again. He then goes ti the power, hon&e to seo that the switch is opened. ' ' When the night inspector goes iiito the mine lie opens all the switches leading into the various entries so that there is no danger of any acci- d'ent by-- the power aceidenUy__bei__g_ F. C. Lawe Alex. I. Fisher LAWE & FISHER * ATTORNEYS" \* Fernie, B. C. THE FERNIE LUMBER CO. A. McDougall, Mgr Manufacturers of and Deal*- ers in all kinds of Rough and Dressed Lumber Send us your orders "■■■_ ■■■_ ■W. A. CONNELL Pioneer Builder and Contractor of Fernie "? ' ESTIMATES FURNISHED , Queen's Hotel RESTAURANT IM___«a««__M__M^NMt__K_BHMM___M_____HM_______H^M Under New Management ExcelSent "Table and all white help Additional Table for 28 More Men ROYAL Pride" the mo .st economical Kan-jo you can buy, jl WR GUARANTEE THEM-ABSOLUTELY . /> n/iix .<- ,.,. pi^WP,fTf! ii-ii !., tn Tpi-i.i.t.-, itrv,f> im. ni'ini* thnmindi moro Xn niher parts of Canada. You Ret a Rango tlmt has proved Ils superiority in every way when you buy ix " Dominion Pride," nnd our Kuarnntoo holda pood for a year. ThU ^narnnloe means «very« tiling lo you—becauNe you havo nn enormoui factory nnd nn old efilnbllshftd Canadian Compnny back oftho guarantee. Horn's nnothcr point about " Dominion Pride" Ilnn-fen thnt ll mining in Kantfc! bought nt retail store*. You cnn always get new part-* if you need tliem. WE PAY THE FREIGHT-RIGHT TO YOUR STATION Our price—direct from our Factory to your Kitchen li this—a. "Dominion Pride" Range (Ml? or 0-18 ti.it, v-UK Itiiilt clon-st ehelf oretevatu-i tnnk or fl-nli ruinmotr, willi xinc iheet to go under Rnnffe, H |otnti of blue poliihed alee, pipo and 2 elbow*—delivered to any railroad expreie •t.tti'iii in Ontario. Quebec, New Hruniwick, Nova Scotia or Prince Edward Island—for $41— """"""""""""""""""" OR dclivrred to any railroad e*pr«»« htatlon In Manitoba, Allti'rt-i, Sa-.ldUchr*wan or Hritch Columbia-"S'il) $5 to be lent with order, balance to ba paid when Range U delivered at your railroad nation. II Ml miiiitst tt 9*1 **** ■*■"» **" •"»*)• ■• »«»«l*» »•»' ■•••• OerWeetnted b.OI.W Ull the wtxaie atarr at "O.mlaUn PH_U" J.*■*•»•. ea* •■»,*»" J*^^?«VJI?J51_Jm« "rV?T_Kt*JH.t****"" "** *' "M'M M" **""' At taaet, write ten thm ttaeulat*. Vau'it tin* tttem went.ert*ttlf tntareat'nt. Sand ia*4af. Canada Malleable © Steel Range Mfg.C-. Limited. 8KS [ih WHt'dHu t-Lwaiit utHTiolt Tins rare it J turned _ down the line. Ho then performs the same duties as day men. The proper tamping of the holes and connection of the exploders to the wire in. the room is left to the miner, instructions heing given to "him hy the shot firer.- .. The expense of installing this-system, which covers a large territory was about $2,500,' Including all labor and material and the cost of operation is about $9.30 per day. Accidents.due to tho Falls of Rock —In many cases accidents from falls of rock or coal aro due to not (properly timbering the working places or to not properly supporting the coal whicli Is bolng undermined, or to carelessness when pulling down coal, or to digging out a standing shot.* Many of theso' can bo prevented by inspection on tho part of the mino foie- man. Frequently tho mlno management fails ,to provide nocossary timber, and, when It is provided It Is loft to the judgment of tho minor as to how close It shall bo sot, or whether It shall bo sot at all. From this nogllgonco, especially, In district-) whero tho roof is bad, mon nro severely Injured nnd sometimes killed, and It is the duty of tho mine foromun to aeo tliat mon who are too Ignorant or foolhardy to protect thomsolvos, aro made to do so. Dafoctlvo or Improperly Protoclod Mnchlnory or Aiipllnncco.—Accldonts from machinery happen on the mirl'iico as woll ns In tho mlno, and a great mnny of them could be provontod by properly fencing off llio genr wheels or any rapidly moving part**. In onsen where lilgh-vollngo electric curront Is usod, lho wires, whoro pos- Hiblc- .should be Insulated, and as In tlio ciiho of trolley wlroH which ••niiiiot ho liiKiiInlod, (hoy Hhould Iir* shielded hy n (Much honrd, Ihe bol torn of which Ih !i or -1 Inches bolow tho wlro nnd fastened with an Iron brnokot botwoon lho clamp holding lho wlro and hunger. SliloIdH of UiIh doHcrlpllon or uomo ntlioi'H nro of tho utmost linpnrlnnco wlinro high vollu.-jo Ih imod on nccniml of vory long Iniiiiiiiili'.sloii 11 not*, Thorn- lioiinlH Hhould ho placed not ovor I Inchon npiii'l. ho I1wiI.ii iiiiui ruining IiIh head could nol got It buiwoun llieni nud tlniH cnmo In contact with tlio wire. A chock from n cnrroni n;i high iih M) vollH UHiinlly pi'tu'.'f. I'nlnl. A Htlll bollor pn-.-utitlrin Ih Io tin-. lower voIIiiku. not ovor 2."(», which Ih not rut nl, oxcupt Iii I'liro ciiHou. Iii fact lho hIhk-Ic I'rniii 2it0 vollH Ih usually not. hoi'Ioiih iinlcis It Ih i-ontliuied fur a coiiHldoniblo length,of tlmo, High I'iiiuuhii,- i-iiuuin iiido uu |*;i. (.icU'tl li*, lumd nil.' lo hccji men from fiilllin; off. A gront ninny nccldontn cnn nlno bo inovoiiloil by proper limpoctlon on tho purl of llio mino l'oi'ouuui, nuiHtor mee- liunlcH, and tliolr reproHoulntlvoB. In iiiiuiy i-iiHi'H ihero ih iot» grout ll ion- doncy to allow thing*-, to got out of ri'pnlr. nnd mnny nccldontn can sod by breaking ninehin**ry, breaking of holHt- ing nnd hnulngo ropon or enr coupler**, can bo averted by keeping thom In propor condition. Ail tiDw.r Artld--iitK,—Thoro hco loo ninny Itlndfl of thoso nccldontn to aub- dlvldo tl: m, b*^i ilmy urn, ;w u rulo, duo lo lack of proper organization, luck of propor dlHclpllno. nnd carolo-ns- iiohk on tho part of Individual cm- ployou, nnd also to the failure on tho pnrt of tlu* cmiiloyor to furnish proper focilltlofl nnd protection for employ****. For U'-.-.mict*, rnon hio |r«<|u._ntly hurt on tlu* roadway on account of thore bolng liiMifficlcnt room for tbo moving Loans On first class business and residential property. DROP IN MATTER AND TALK THE OVER WITH US Real Estate & Insurance Cree & Moffatt GBR *****rk******************** •t jff •t •t -t •t ■( ■rt •t •< ■< •< SIN __ "V E WI N Cr MACHINE CO •c ____ :* WM".,, BARTON l Aercnt Fcrnic Branch ■ t Pellatt Ave. North >'. •« >■ **************************" «m«»«ft«&«&<»«8s«»«Br«»«_»CB>«_D LIVERY and Transfer Wood and Hard Coal $ for Sale y FERNIE mWKWmamxgHmHaamBeaa*a* 0 _ 0Bar Unexcelled , All White Help Everything .- Up-to-date Call in and ' ' * t. see, us once - l_wi-_i-_,*flin.iA.,n^n;rT.ffitM. " 7; -1 JOHN PODBIELANCIK. Prop. HOTEL FERNIE " The Hotel of Fernie Fernie's Lending Cominorcin] nnd Tourist Houso S. F. WALLACE, Prop. JOHN B. WATSON Chartered Accountant, Assignee, Liquidator and Trustee; auditor to the Cities of Calgary and Fernie. . CALGARY, ALTA. P. O. Box.308 George Barton Phono 78 trip to piihh. To Kimrd nuahiHt UiIh cIiihh of iif-cldontH thore ahonld bo provided olther n Hopnrato mnmvny for tho men tn ko to nnd from their workliiK plneon or a sufficient width of huuUviiy for n. mnn to wnllc without dninwr of IioIiik nU\wt\ by n pnssliiB trip. When nlMmr nf lln-ipn t\vn T-ivnvl.ln-l M.n" Hhould be hoptl froo from obHlriie. Hoiih of all kind**, TrnvolllnftwnyH cnn bo Ufjpt in condition liy supervision nnd (llpolpllno. Jf i-.epnr_.lt- rondd with width nro nor, prncllrnblo nnfoty IioIor Hhould be cut In tho rib r,,,,..,i iix „,. in ■»..-*. ..,. 1 1. . i .,....! . • i ■• • ■ ' ' ■* *» •*....'. washed nnd froo from dirt or rock. DernllmontB, cmiaod by dofoctlvo trnckn, bent axles, or nny of tho num- erouii caution nro imunlly tho romilt of poor Inspection of thc rolling slock nnd track, Lot me htato in conclusion thut not only In this, but overy coal-prodiic* In*, uuto Iu the cuuutry, Uio uupoi'I-u- tondent, mino foremen, and an8l»tnnt8 nro trying to reduce costii. In tbo effort to mino and handle coal tho mnchlnory la the vital part of tho plant, and must not bo ne-sloclod. nor must tho iwfoty ot tho men, thoroforo It Imcoiuhm ko-oA raanuKuim.nl tu By-iUnn- atUo departments' so that fixed chnrKos mny bo kopt at a minimum. H. H. Depew ELECTRICAL ENGINEER AND CONTRACTOR P. O. DOX -123. FERNIE *_ YOU WILL DE NOTED POR SERVING tixquifllto wlno If you keop n onso ol our .imic-iiM brand on hnnd. -riondH who visit you will conitra- tulnto you upon your Judgment nnd sound llio pralBoa of your hospitality. ORDER A CA8E TO-DAY ho that you may hnvo n bottio ready for tho next unthorlriK of your fiW*iuN and tiUo (or your pomona) uso. THE POLLOCK WINE CO. LTD. Ledger Ads Pay t. . 1)/ • ■*■- ■"■■-■■—•^Vk^Ji^. ' ^ *S )■ THE DISTRICT LEDGER, FERNIB, B. C, DECEMBER 10, 1910. PAGE SEVX.H t ' i X' Wholesale Liquor Dealer Dry Goods, Groceries, Boots and Shoes Gents' Furnishings BAKER AVENUE; BRANCH AT HOSMER, B.C.. The Week's News for r> ','■ ., ' '*,'*■■ Our Foreign Brothers STAGNATION DE LA . POPULATION EN FRANCE Nowhere in the Pass can be found ' _ SUCH A DISPLAY We have the best money can buy of Beef, Pork, Mutton, Veal, . Poultry, Butter, Eggs, rjish, "Imperator Hams and Bacon" Lard, Sausages, Weiners and Sauer Kraut. < \ Galpry Cattle Go. Phone 56 Fernie-Fort Steele Brewing Co., Ltd. Les conditions de l'agriculture et des dosses* agrieoles forment un point noir pour i'Angle; trre qui traine encore a ses pieds le boulet de l'lr- lande. La superiority sociale de la France en ce qui regardela distribution' de la richesse atteint uno proportion " enovme. Les graudes fortune . inoyeniies sont beaucoup plus nombreuses en France parmi ceux o.ui ■ posaedent la terre les titres * de rentes sur l'Btat et sur les aiitres valeurs mobilleres. . On ne sauralt pn*_n .u.rer ae devolution economique de la France sans tenir un compte tout particulier d'un el*5toient—le premier—qui entre dans le total des nombres 'indicateurs: la population. L' accroissement rapide ou lent do la population constitute un facteur automatique de la plus grande importance dans Involution d'ensem- ble de la richesse nationale. 11 est le signe d'une nugmeutalion dans le travail, la production, la consummation, les importations et exporta- tions, etc. Si In • pc pulation s'ticcroit plus vite que la richesse, le, quotient de la fortune moyenne des individus pourra diminuer en produisant une impression de malaise social; mais la richesse totale de la nation augumen- tera toujour^. . j:n eomparant 1 accrolsement de la population .le la Grande-Bretagne et en France, on a vu- que le nombre indiea- tcur pour* la premiere passe de 100 a 150 entre 1S40 et 1397. el *:elui de la seconde de 100 a 113. Bn cbjffre absolus, a l'epoque des recensements, la population de la' Grande-Bretagne, s'est elev-Se entre 140 et et 1900 de 27,188,000 a 42,045,000 celle de la I. ranee de 32,400,000 a'38962,000.. Sans aucun doute, si. l'accroissement de la population francaise eut Sgale" celui de l'Angleterre, la' Rdpublique aurait vu augmenter sa richesse plus rapide- ment et dans une plus forte proportion. ~ ., ,,Aussi bien est:ce ici que s'Sleve bien haut la voix de ceux qui sonnent le glas.de la decadence latine; il re- connaissent et signale avec un' rare accord dans cette baisse de la natalite" le signe le plus certain de la decadence francaise et meme le presage d'une mort progressive r la France a perdu ainsi la vplace qu'elle. occupait ily a soixante ans; elle a passS en Europe pour le population du second au'cinquieme rang. ', a aiscuter gne di Boston, finche giunse a quella cui mirava, ove era. stato portato il bimbo della povera morta. Questa "baby farm" e nel villaggio di Nasbud, e la presunta "Mamie McGoldi'ich" vi si reco insieme' con un giovanotto certo Jimmy Lokie. ' La "baby house' situata in un desolate luogo, .remoto e lontano sopra un burrone che si sprofonda nel fiume che scorre giu sotto a piu di cento „plu piedi in basso. Mette paura-a veder lo, e gela l'anima ad- entrarvi." * La pretesa "Mamie".era stata avver- tita dal pericolo che incontrava osan*. do di entrare in quel luogo del dclitto; ma essa, non temette, ne ricors'e alia protezione della polizia. * Presi accordl con "Jimmy" essa cn- tro'o potette visitareTorriblle stabill- mento. Vi trovo cinque bimbi dell- eta di appena un mese; emaciati"' e vicino a morire In un camerino trovo il cadavere di un altro con tutte le apparenze che la morle fosse .causata da inedia "Miss McGoldrich dice di avere tro- vato dovunque lo stesso stato di cose. SALVATION ARMY IMMIGRATION .PLAN Proposal to Bring Children From Five to Twelve Years Old to Canada. Rates $1.00 per.day R. Henderson, Dining Ronm M •**--V*********#******t*-*^^ t 1 \ Fernie Dairy FliESH MILK flclivcvcd to all, parts of tho town Sanders & VerhneBt Brothers, Proprietors ! >♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ ♦♦♦ Shoemaker &Repairer Host nuUei'lnlH only iihciI aiid ili'ist I'liiNH work niiiiiHliip miNiiri.'M A Good Job JOB FALVO How Toon Block Nous n'avons-pas ici meme . sommairemeht sur les causes de; cette diminution de naissances; j'estime la, discussion superflue parce que pour ma part, je n'hesite pas a voir dans ce "fait un'cas de' malthusian- isme bien entendu; ce phSnomene ne semble conscient, voulu, et non un effet de modifications biophysiologi- ques. ' Quo signifie cette diminution de la natalite et quelles en seront les consequences? Les . anthropo-soclolo- gues se plaisaient a y voir un mal inherent a la race—non a la prdtendue race latine—pulsqwo la natalite" roste elovee en Bspagne et en Italie; mals depuis qu'on a constato qu'elle dlm- inue oncoro plus rapidement chez les Anglo-Saxon do la Grande-Bertagnes des Ktats-TJnis et do l'Australle, 11 fallut, conveuir que si la Franco dc- gencro parce quo sa natality ddci'oit, tous les Anglo-Saxon s'achominont a mio d6g6iierescoiico idontlquo. La vdrlle, c'est quo la diminution dos naissances correspond a uno certain© phaso do revolution dos soclotfis, phaso qui mo parait on progros amies" pi'dcd-lente!., La Franco a pr<5- ee.16 Ioh niitrcs nations dans la manifestation domographiquo, parco qu'elle lour a ouvort In volo do la civilisation. Colui qui parlo do la degeiKSrosconco francalso doralsonno done ot, ne m<5- rlto nucimo crennco; ou 11 ignore 1'hlHtolro et les conditions actuollcB du pays ou 11 no. sail, pns nppi'iScIor los phdnomonos qui marqiiont un vceul ou un progros, ou bton onti*aiii6 par uno passion politique ot dos pn5jiig6s othnlquos, 11 calonnilo n Ron Insu cello qui fut ot qui roste uno grnndo nation, un pharo do civilian Hon ot do llbortfi. Nripol-Joon Colajaml,' . Prof.-do HtntlHtlquo a l'UnlvorHllo do Niiplos Do fiijiiorntlon CoiiHclonto, . The transferring of o'-phan children from Great Britain to selected homes in this country is the next line of philanthropic activity that will be adopted by the Salvation Army, according to an announcement of Col. Lamb, director of the immigration and colonization -work of tlie army „from its London headquarters. The colonel was in Ottawa a .few days.- ago in company with Commissioner Coombs and Colonel Mapp. At the Capital they waited upon Pari Grey, who has ever shown sympathy with the endeavours of the army to populate Canada, and who expressed hearty approval of their latest 'proposition. .-. Colonel Lamb said that negotiations were now being conducted with the Dominion* authorities and1 the. steamship companies in regard to the securing of their co-operation in this'class of, immigration, and that it was expected that special provision would be made by the steamship officials "for the transference of children, and' for their proper caro while on the ocean. Qhilflrp-n-nf fivf." try twelve years of age would be brought across said the colonel, though the army would concentrate its energies mainly on ■ the removal of those of seven to nine years. Homes would be secured for them in advance.1 and the army officers already had applications from persons • who desired to adopt boys and girls. Country homes would be selected, and a constant supervision of these proteges would be maintained by the-officers of the army, The country districts, he . found, were in need of help. As a rule thc children of Uio farmers drifted away from homo to the cities or to the west at an early ago, and many agriculturists wero desirous ot adopting children who would prove of great help as they grew older. All tho children brought over would bo carefully selected, and only those of tho best physlquo would be chosen. I Here is one of tho many cases in -which several. members of one family have benefited from the household box of Zam- Buk. Col.-Sgt. L ouis Elliott, 3rd Co., 46th Battalion, Peterboro, Ont., gays : " The lower part of my faco. cheek and chin broke out in small red p'mples, which w later festered and broko, forming nasty f. sores and dry scabs. The itching set up by these eruptions and sores v/as terrible, and seemed far worse during the night. All kinds of soaps, washes and ointments wero tried in the vain attempt to get relief, even to bathing with carbolic acid and water. Finally 11 nought of Zam-Buk and straightway procured a box at the drug store. One night's application brought great relief from the inton.-:e itching, and as I kopt on applying this balm daily, the inflammation waa soon drawn out, and in lesa than a week's tiniq.'tho sores were thoroughly healed and every scab'banished." , ' Mrs. Elliott, 139 Sherbrooko St-, Peterboro, telling of Zam-Buk's effect on her younger sen Walter, says:" Ho slipped and caused a wound on his right hip, which developed into a running sore. From tl is smaller sores spread until his lower limbs wero covered with ulcers. Theso proved vory alarming and I feared blood-poisoning! I began the Zam-Buk treatment, and it really seemed to aid like magic I In a remarkably shoit space of time tho raw running sores were all healed. I am very grateful indeed for hi3 cure, and I strongly recommend all mothers to keep Zam-Buk always handy." WHAT ZAM-HUK "WILL CUKE. __._ Zain-Buk will bo found acuro for coldnorcs, chappod hands, frost bito, ulcors, blocl-poison, var.eoso Bores, piles, scalp •wos, rn_K\vor_n, Inflfimod patclios, b:ibios' eruptions and List of Locals District 18 Corrected by District Seer etary up to November 19, 1910. FREE COX NO. 29 ■iSl 431 21G3 949 1378 2633 2227 2378 2S77 2178 238S 231.4 J2G3 2*197 ions 574 1233 2S29 233-1 2352 2589 102 1959 NAME Bankhead .... Beaver Creel; .. Bellevue Blairmore Burmis Canmore Coleman Carbondale Cardiff Corbin Diamond City .. Edmonton Fernie .; Frank Hosmer Hillcrest ....*... Lethbridge Lille Maple Leaf .... Michel Passburg Royal Collieries. Taber Taber SEC. AND P. O. ADDRESS. ■"-_ ~F. Wheatley, Bankhead Alta'. W. Watson, Beaver Creek, via Pincher, ' J.;;Burke, Bellevue, Frank, Alta. ' • James'Turnbull, Blairmore, Alberta. Thomas Gregory, Burmis, Alta. ." J. Neil, Canmore, Alia. \V. Graham, Coleman, AUa. G. M. Davies, Carbondale, Coleman, Alta. L. Huckins, Cardiff, Alta. R. Jones," Corbin, B. C7. George Dobson, Diamond City, Lethbridge. M. Bonic, 434 Lome street;-, Norwood, Edmonton.. D. Rees, Fernie, B., C. G. Nicol, Frank,,Alta. J. Ayre,, Ilosmor, B. C, J. u Jones. Hillcrest, Alta. George Hincliffe. Diamond Cily, Lethbridge. .AV.'L. Evans, Lille, Frank. Alta. M. Giiday, Maple Leaf, Bellevue, Alta. M. Burrell, Michel, B. C. Harry Smith, Passburg, AUa. James McKinley, Royal Colliery, Leihbildge, Alta. William Russell. Taber, Alia. E. Brown, Taber, AUa. FERNIE UNION DIRECTORY Lizard Local General Teamsters No. 141., Meets every Friday night at 8 p. m. Miners* union hall. J. Jackson, President; E. Marsham, Recording Secretary. O 4* * POZOR 4, Ponevac praca Ide, teras slabo na Coal Creek uhlodo- loch muzova sto upovedomeni aby ste sa strnnlly od Fernio na tento cas. ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦^^^♦^^♦^ 60 VBAHO' ■EXPERIENCE iMTS *<."\H"77 ■. 1 .v 'tyltrn OOPVniOHTBAC. Anyr-no ion ding > •kotcli»nddoiiort-f>tl.*{n w1*-? InTOi-l twin ti Mcintosh, McDonald & Snow * Contractors & Builders Open fin- all kinils of IhisIiii'sh in llicii' 1 i 11*' ORRORI AMERICANI So In li'iiHu dollo biiinelio, la in* fiuno Indus!Hu-del postrlbolo, 0 cohii orrlbllo, cho dlro dol I ruff Ico dol blnibl, dl oui hI fu Hlriipo nollo cosi dollo "lhiby K*in«B"?—Hl doinnnda "La Cinz/ottii del MuHHiichUHotlH." A lloi-itoii, unii (..ioviiiotlii, coiireplto un prolbllo frutto d'ninoro. pi-imo <w* audi) si fn Humvulii,' dl nl'fldnro lu huh (Tonturii nd unii ciiHii dl Miiitoriilla pngnndo la rottn monslln. Dopo ll Hocondo ni'iflo In kIoviuiu niiidro Hi reco alio IhiIIiiIo por piiRiiro lu iiiKu I'l'iiduln, mu le fu rl*-;pontn clio 11 bimbo orn Hinlo Invlntn In liiin "bnby farm" 0 non lo uvrobbo pro-l , :.■-. .''.•:.'.<• ''-I'i f-V'tMl T.n ciAr-nno mn- Wxiro tu' r-rmi scoHKn da n»ontn unttzla | Hur mipiiiii'd with tlio bont Wines, AddrOBB Box 07 Fornio KING'S HOTEL 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. 1). Hces, Se.\ Typographical Union No. 555' Meets last Saturday in each month1 at the Ledger Office. A. J, Buckley, Secretary, 2. Extending the'time within which it may construct Its line of railway from the city of Vancouver northerly and easterly by. way of the Kootenay Pass to some point on the Old Man river in thc Province of Alberta, thence northeasterly through the Province of Saskatchewan to some point on the shores of the Hudson's bay-at least one hundred miles north of Fort Churchill on tbe Churchill river. 3. Authorizing it. to connect with foreign' "railroads. ' . ' 4. Authorizing it to increase ils bonding powers; and ,for other purposes. ,., ANDREW T. THOMPSON, ' Solicitor for the Applicant. Dated at Ottawa this 8th day of November;' A. D.. 1910. lG-ot NOTICE TO CREDITORS 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-Treasurer. Amalgamated Society,Carpenters and Joiners:—Meet in Miners. Hall every alternate Thursday at 8 o'clock. A. Ward, secretary. P. O. 307. United Brotherhood of Carpenters and ~yj o\ n e rs.—Jjcrcal_12 20: Dr"JrEvauar President; F. H. Shaw. Secretary.. In the District Court of the District of Calgary NOTICE. In the Estate of Stephen Coughlin (Deceased) NOTICE is hereby given .pursuant to tlie order of His Honor Judge Winter, dated the 24th- day of November, 1910, that ..all persons having claims against the "estate of STEPHEN- COUGHLIN, late of the City of Spokane in the State of Washington, one of tho Unitod Statcs.'of'Amorlcn, wbo ■(lip_l_n.-_l.-.p_ifttli.-day__QLMarch._j£P. ■ The Southern Central Railway company will apply to the Parliament of Canada at Its next session for an t-cf: 1. Authorizing it to construct the l'o.liiving branch lines—(a) from a point at or near where the main line crosses the North Saskatchewan river in the Province of Alberta northwesterly, crossing tlie Athabaska river, thence to a point on tho Peace river at or near Dunvegam, thence to Parsnip river, thonco southerly to thb Nechnco river,' thence southwesterly to Dean's .Channel, or to Gardiner's canal, and (b) from a point on the Elk river in tho Province of British Columbia by tlio most feasible routo easterly to "the Walcrton river, thonco eastern to n point on Ihe International boundary nenr Cent Is. 1909, at Fernie, in the Provirice-of British Columbia, intestate,* are requested to mail by post prepaid or delivered to tho undersigned Solicitor for Harry E. Shenfield, to whom administration of the said estate "was granted by the said court on the 23rd day' of September, 1910, their namos and addresses and full particulars of their claims in writing, and of any security held by tliem'(such particulars to be verified by a statutory declaration) on or before the 31st December, A.D. 1 Dl0_ after which date thc administration will administer the assets' of the said,deceased, and will not be liable for any part. 11101-00/ lo any per- son of whose claim lie shall not then have received notice, Dated at. Uowden, this 15th day of Novombor, 1910. JOHN HARNETT, InnlHfnil, Albertn, Solicitor for thc ]g..*T Administrator ■ ".'.| i"."1 ■ .'j ~y^yy^.'.:-.', ■'.,"■'■'-.■ - *,...- ■'..--..-.. ,'-,'.-,■'..*.■ ■'"",''"■"■'',■■",".'''".'- ■' '"■"."'"| I Ml tuintitrittlrronfli eiiiMk. lANOBOOv ii.Miorf._r>** tlirouifh Mui (cm ,'»!<','U_ »m, rtcolTt ■ I'aunu UHoniliwnifh Munn *Xo.r ttLctai nolle*, without olinruo, in tho r.\ ., I*-*.* . *n*,t* **,j j..*-*/. a&rw^Tsa jays »]] nowMi_«n_, .. ,, . i.aeiBwi^.NewyorK ilniitou, O, U - ulio poco dopo iiii morivii iiixorutii. Ln coKii si dlvulgo, o poirlni ku «|in-*.tl nslll <-nmi>cs<rl dol derollttl nail inonlllliniinicnto clrt-olnvniio Kin lo plu fllnlHlro vocl, conl MIhh O'l.ollly, fU.lla l,l(|iim*H imd t'iKui's DlNlNfi HOOM IN CONNKCTION ; >u*.b% VJ.^h. FBCW-ublimtou, C. P. R. TRAIN 8ERVICE. Bunilny,, tout a now tlmocnrd wont tnto -prfc-i-t nnd below wo slvo Dw chtxnuon Mint nffoct thin point: 318—0:20 n. m. Locnl, eastbound. ••■^—1_;00, ltoEutor pnuuenRor wont- bound, 7—11:40, Flyer, wrulbound. mi—1RM0, HeButor passenger, eanthouud, 311—20:38, I/K'ftl, wontbound, R—2-1:30, Flyer, eautbound. IJoylo O'llollly, hI InlercHHo dolln cosa 0 vollo vcdercl 11 fondo, Trnvoiitltu In uu modo dn non ob* soro rlconoHclutii, oil iiHtumto.il nomo dl '•.Minnie McOtildrlch" ossn com- Inclo ,1 vlsltiiro l'uim dopo Vnltrn, tutto lo "linby fnrm'*" slfimrn nollo rnrnpn- ♦ ♦ «■> AVVISO ♦ t W 1 tttii 5. Pimm I Tli© Dnsteacfc L©dg@ir iKftmi^o Bt -vU-, Quarterly Dividend Notice Notice iu hereby given that a dividend nt tho rato of SIX PER CENT, per annum has been declared upon tho paid-up capital slock of the Home Bank of Canada for the three months ending the 30tu day of November, 1010, and tho same will bo payablo at the Head Offico or any branches of tho Home Bank on and alter Thursday, tlio First day of Doccm- bcr next. Thc transfer books will be closod from the IClh to tho 30th cLy of November, 1010, both days inclusive. hy dv'hx ol tho Board Tnronlo. (Mobor- 20lh. JAMES MASON, Qcncral Manager, Mlnatorl ci preghiamo dl In- formarvl dl ttare via dl Farnie B, C, quelle che ilete fuori, d»t«ndo cbe nt\ Uio*jC» (-it- (ent* iono molta gente dlnoc* cupata • •• ♦ ♦»»*»*»*»»^. •»•»•»■»»*»♦♦•» NORTHERN HOTEL Wm. Eschwig, Propriutor New and up-to-date Handsome Cafe Attached Wtai**maam»mimaaaa****iaam*maaaammm*aumaamimiMmm meat OPEN DAY and NIGHT we BUY FURS-HBDES for .Trit r\*\i. 10 in no?, mnri** Tn<tncy fnr yr*n in *ht\, XU*t Ti\r* nn-l IIMit lo n« thnn Ut wll ki hi-inf**. W rltii f'-r l'rlm-i i.!«t. Mttrki-t ll- i»-u. hlili-i'lnn *4«i!», timl ttUiuHmr HUNTEnS'&TnAFPEn8'GUIDE,W,^& 4**0 |*.c*<, InlliH .»,il.l-_, ll.r»ll,lnr<n II,. lUtHlmr »riHm. |lluitn|ln| nil lur tnn-ill*. Ill tl.nil Intf'i,' ffrilt,. 0*,...vt, 'ti .r*«. <)»»,« !*.»•• Ili,«fll_i,|»h»™t..lii|i. •M l<i l^*,,tr,» >, _,ift t..:Ml..,.|-.I. ,H.*I,.,.-..I... ,.. .... I .1' 1 -'I'.t'l' I' '--I*. ' ,M i,,*ui.ia\it.i.*. ,m> hwniii.u.i•„,!!*<."• >-ii>«ii>> ■!,.»:.i.,ii»i,i, 11 tmi,,r.-in.. *-i.-i .-in lljJu»i_Jro»toiu»u4ml_,.U.»|,iitM. Aii-I.r«li Iln*.l»«l;«. Ill UI«t«-«li«lu.Ulj« TURNER AND BRACE ! ! IN NEW YORK ..til T.l.i..., t'.i.-.U'.i'.l.t Lit U,.; 'i.i, i-ritl Union of Weavi-ra und Tf-ciH- VViu-korR, nnd U'llllflin llififi-, I'n •!- iil.-ttt of tl... MIrit*' r-tilerat'.o:'. of U.iif-iu llritii'ii friiionuil di.-Ii*Knli'is to , ih-- A. 17 ut I.. Cowt-ni'.i'ii w -*-' I-"»l** ;-A»'ro .-tr-foidfil nn mntluii on W'i-iJiii-h* 'day. N'-»v :'.'iih. .11 tin* Wumr's'H Trudii • I'nltM l,«-iiifiii« Hnll In N* iv York Ttn-t-f two i-trif l-.lt Inlior l>;ci'iH. who mi' ,-ii*(iii;i|i;ii;li-il l>y tln-ir wl*.i-*, t.xbd _.-,_ js-.. •-i.-s'-.cr 1ft for Knuhi-'l " llll >DII WAX O A iiim' will cmni' wln-ii your finitii* i-inl n-.-iiUKi.-H will ho rltiillii-il H> ni'-"t i.niiii- uii« *■]"< '"il il'-iitiuitl Will ynu llilVi* ID Mlffl-r Hl<* <*OIIHi-<ltll*tW-i'**, nr "- 1 ,:,,.. ,,, '!', i, ',1 »t.rn In yimr lumi*- liimiint I')'* "i-i* I n.i,n, it vuln- *->.■. I Ii v -- Hi iii*' i'"il"> id Hllllill'l-II IKI-A-. -ilt.il 'Al.l-ll »in* «ii«y "f m.mu.. '.* ■ "■:•*' * '•*■'■' v-|!! ■"• 'f'*''' (Hill ll. j. It. LAWHY, Agtnt FERNIE viEAo orncE ..AWiLio;-* *■"■■ '•ini. in—Nimni. V J -*■".;-.- PAGE EIGHT THE PRELIMINARY HEARING IS ON Continued from Page 1 had received a tax notice this fall ■ trilling the Company for unpaid taxes for 1908. As a result he looked up his voucher and found the cheque. He , did not know who brought the cheque to the city. He had a receipt from Mr. Boulton for the payment, and would produce it. " , On Wednesday James Miller produced a voucher from the P. Burns' Co., which was accepted by the accountant of the Company as,a receipt from the' City Clerk of 1908. Robert' Duthie, sworn, stated that he owned certain real property in the -city.' He had paid his 1908 taxes 1 by cheque. He had recently showed the cheque to the City Clerk,.' It amounted to about $54.18. He had received the discount. He had given the cheque originally to, Geo. Boulton. Mayor Herchmer, again on the stand, examined a Relief Fund cheque and voucher and .stated that in his opinion the endorsement and voucher signature wero those of' G. H, Boul- )fc ton. The cheque had apparently been deposited to tlie credit of the City of Fernie. He was- satisfied that endorsement on a number of cheques that had been put in as exhibits was the signature of G. II. Boulton. Others bore his stamped signature., In his ■ opinion one cheque had been cashed or deposited in the Bank of Hamilton, or Home Bank to the credit of the city. ', E. F. Ambery, accountant, was secretary of the Fernie District Fire Relief Co. . He had had the^Relief Fund cheque in his possession since March 1- i. ■ " ■ He had lately beon employed by the ■ city in connection with part of the account of G. H. Boulton. He had prepared a part of a statement of items of taxes paid thai were not entered in the cash book. The cash book was produced. In December, 1909, a debit item of $50.33 appeared. In Mr. Mc- Dermids statement this appeared as §52.33. There was a difference of $3 iri another item; $7.00 in another. * _ Mr. Ambrey' could not say* that the items' were intended to correspond. , He had not checked over the road tax receipts. He had . found no entry for $030, customs rebate, in the cash book. Neither had he found an entry for the "Relief" cheque mentioned above.' For a large, number of cheques on exhibit he could find no entries.in thercash book. Some entries were-made for less than the amount Some for more. Mr. Ambery gave evidence to show that several items of taxes paid for which receipts hart been presented, were not entered in, the cash book. ■' THE DISTRICT LEDGER, FERNIE, B. C, DECEMBER 10, .1910. .- _ lie had heard' • that the police were running a mess for prisoners afler the fire and that, the police administered the'mess themselves, having food, etc., charged to themselves. Under the circumstances cheques received by .Boullon for tlio koop of provincial prisoners were turned over to,tiie police direct and no entry would be mado in tlie cash book. Witness had not audited the boks. So far as he ■ knew Items that nppeared short might be credited lo other accounts than those he had examined. Apparent discrepancies between somo cash entries and receipts Issued might be accounted for. by the cancellation of-a previous receipt, or by a later blanket entry for a numbor of uniform receipts such ns dog taxes, in which thc difference between lho cnsh entry and general receipts might bo.included, Tn two other casos—sanitation department—n discrepancy could bo accounted for if the collector who turned the money into, tlio treasury 'received back n commission- on their collections, Witness had nol chocked rond lax recolptH. Q. rf lho receipts for July 390S, were osrtlmnU'd, In tlio hciifo of bol iir guessed in, without cortnln iinionntH being credit oil, us has been suggestfid, then, if tlioy had benn credltod, should not those. 1'ff.r-lptH lmvo been estimated nt thut much lets? A. Yen; I would t-onsiilor that tliey should, Q. Tlio amount of cash rocolvod, "•entered in the cash honk t\n "estlniat- ed,' of $;.f! nnd $575, should ho reduced by any credltH that worn omitted? A. Yos. Willie.-.*: While I wiih In llio City Clerk's oli'lr-o ihe cily Trnnsiirnr was not tho only one who handled the cash, I think Mi" ...v,*.i-...i wiih unfair to tin- Cily Clerk. If the hiiiiio system oiitfiliifd during .Mr. Honlton's llnu' an while I wns ilierc, more thnn one iiiiui liml iii-ccii-. to the ciihIi drawer I would not pormll this If I wore in flinrj-rt nf the offlco, "The system of puylnij ni-cniintfl out of (-unii nnd li-miinn n blanket rlii-i-iie lo cover, I do not .'(insider n proper nym em. Mr. I-'lHlier hi't'e r-otiinieiu-eil to produce cvlillilii. of elieqiies, receipt.., voucliei-H, ei.-., ItetiiH wlileh the defeiiHe -hiiiiii-il iiiiuiilil )iu\e Iieeti credited m Mr. Iiiiui.on hut wlili.li hnd not been out*ired in iho ciihIi linnk. Mr. Ambery pnnH.-il opinion tin tht.Ho docti- IIU'llll*. HllitiliK thnl nil except OIW $,ri Item Hhould be credit nl to Mr. Houl- ton. Tliey a Mount <-il In all to about $,"00. The line of i-vlil .irn wns continued yoHtonlny morning. So mnny t ......in'.-i i.i,. i,*i'.-.i_ .i'i.U ((ie lOUSftij _,_ the alphabet wan ..ono over twice and • Iiii miiKlNlrnto switched from "lot. torn' to "numbon*-.' Htrnni?'* to sny, the last exhibit wnH numbered "I," Heferrlntr to Hie st-liuol board Xofloor arid the bfinl. pimn html;. Mr. Ambery Btnteil Hint ti il If ference of ..'.'i bvU woon nn Item in the account nnd In ' tlii> ptiHH book should bo rr-mlltfil to lloulton. Another hnnk credit of $10 wiih not erniliti'd In the lodger. A-.nl.. from Mr, Womack'8 -mitrles In the led- j.**-* it would appear tlittt Mr. lloulton wnn short f33T.3_ From thi,. apparent. hle»i Iiim- Mr, Ambery v.ouM ileittir-t lhe $,'-.> item and..lho $,|t> Item. Certain i-cmr. had been ■subtiequently al- In-wet. io Mr. llm.lioti'H ■r-n-dlt. Mr. A nth-Try'* wtat _ncnt would I.o Unit Mr lloulton wntt ■•hnrt on that a-vn-un. $3."i.M, Hnd lioulmn boon Given tro- rtit for his lattt hnlf month'*** unlnrk there would have b<j*n a balance in ht» /nvor of $.*W.1J tor l»i« yv»nr 1910. Pocket Diaries at Bleasdell's. After Christmas Day .the next event of importance "Agatha." 'Xmas and New Year Cards—the latest designs—at Bleasdell's. For high-class ohocolates call at the Todd Block Candy * Stor§. Finish up the year by taking advantage of the exceptional offers made by Miss Euler. Music,lovers are requested to keep December 26th in tlioir mind as there will be a treat in store for them. Have you chosen' your Christmas Annuals or Gift Books. If not, see Suddaby's; a most complete stock to choose from. 17-tf It is rumored that "Agatha," who was lost* .will be found „ December 26th. Call and aid in the discovery. An appetite for sweets can be gratified at the Todd Block .* Candy Store. A large and well .assorted stock of the best just received at the Todd Block Candy Store. Q. Where can I get first quality candy? A. .Todd Block Candy Store. ,The latest styles in millinery at rock bottom prices. Special clearance prices for a short time only.—Miss Euler, Milliner. Correspondence lessons in mining, by Thomas Mordy, first, class B. C. (Highest percentage obtained) and England. Each lesson complete $1.50; $50 for complete .course of 40 lessons. Apply Thomas Mordy, Merritt, B. C. lC-4t wiiMatgs^mtfm^vmfmimsMs^tm The CROW'S NEST TRADING CO., Limited The Store of Good Val lies CHURCH OPENING The re-opening services of the new Baptist church will take placo next .Sunday, Dec. Ilth. Rev. Grant'of the Knox Church* and Rev Dinunick, of the Methodist church, will assist* at the morning service, their congregations foregoing thoir own services in the morning. The pastor, Rev. Thomson,- will preach in the evening. On • Monday evening following -the Ladies' Aid will give the customary- tea, and at which a program suitable to the occasion will be carried through An admission of 25 c. will be charged. FERNIE, B. C—SPOKANE, WASH. Manager Dunlop of the Kootenay Telephones line informs us-'that the communication ' with Spokane and other U. _S,. points is effected, which means a great boon to -the business element at both ends of the line. ■ Mayor J. P. Fink, of Cranbrook, was the first to use. the line - from that point to ■ Spokane, while the initial conversation from Fernie was voiced by S. L. Dunlop. ' MINING NEWS IN TABLOID ■Extract from IJ M. W. Journal Two hundred men escape from burning mine' belonging to* Colorado Fuel and Iron Co., near Canyon City, Col. Tom L. Lewis opposes demand of Machinists 'Organization that machinists in mines shonll be under tho jurisdiction of the Western Federation. Tho question of where the convention next January shall be .held has been referred to the International Executive Board members of the U. M. W. of A', because St. Louis which had boen voted for cannot accomodate them ., Tlio 14' month strike at Clifton Colliery, , Nottingham, lias been settled A grant, of 7C100 has been voted to tlio minors of Lnnarkshlro thrown out of work by the closing of the shaft al No 2 pit of Dixon's Colliery. Thoro is a striko on at, tho Black- band seam of Camp Colliery, Motherwell, pending an ineronso of ton ratos. Tho negotiations looking .to settlement of dlsputo nt. Chapolhlll Pit, llurll'ord, Ayrshire, have ended without SUCCOKfi, The shift men at, tlio' Walklnsliaw Pit, Paisley, some lime ago made demand for higher wages and as It iins nol boon conceded a striko is imminent, , At. tlio monthly moot ing of Ayrshire minors, held In ■ Kilmarnock, it wis decided that In Uioho coIIIci-Ioh whoro tho wages had not averaged (1 Hhll- lingH" n day that a fight, would bo mndo to havo them mnde up to that, nmount, Slgim of Improvement roport ed from West. I.othliui Tliieo-flt'llii) of tho men nro getting In ten to eleven Kliii'ts n fori night Conl machine-, nro to ho Imroiliieed at Korbnno Pits, Armadillo district and In the Mill and Dull scums Tho reduction of 3d, n ton nt llio Ciiiirilnim Colliery. Hliloldhlll, Stirling- Klilro, canned such illsnntli.faction that lho iiiiii!ii.*oi' ngii-pil to nccopt IVjd, and submit the oilier 1 *.{.... to lio decided by nrliiii'iillmi ThlH tho pxo- i-iilKe would not i-iilerliilii hut expressed wlllliiKiiCHH tn hnvo tlio wholo qiicHtlou mil)inllt--<l lo arbitration The men In lhe 1 .fr-Hlili-i- district nro only worl'lng nliotil hull' time, nltliaiiKli It wnn expelled that tlie fnct thnt the Welsh minors nro nnt would lmvo ro- milted In moro on|ern lio I iik nenl, lo Fife, hut ho l'ur lli.-ro Ih no appreciable IlK'I'CllMM I'.IHIlltllllt Fife Coul own--™ nro tlin first In Tlie particular housekeeper' appreciates the "superior- quality of our table supplies, while our low cash prices enable her to effect a considerable 'saving on her every day purchases. Royal Household Flour, specially priced for Saturday selling. If you are not a regular user of "Royal Household" test it Saturday. We guarantee it superior to all other flours, while the special low price for, the day is thc in- ducement offered to have you try it. 100 lb. Sacks $3.40 50 lb. Sacks 1.75;... 25 lb. Sacks ....... .. .90 NEW FRUITS AND NUTS . Raisins, Currants, Sultanas, Peels, Dates, Figs, Glace Cherries, Shelled Almonds and. Walnuts; also all the other incidentals and necessaries needful for your Christmas Puddings and Cakes. Sherriff's True Fruit Jelly Powder, makes a . dainty dessert. Specially priced for Saturday. 1 *., 4 Packets ...'.....'. 25c' Fancy Table and Cooking.Apples; all the wanted varieties in four and four and one-half tier stock. ■ Per box, $1.75; or 4 lbs. for'25c. . Canada First Cream, the best by government test aud placed within your reach at a reasonable priee. Large 20 oz. Tins, each *. 10c Why pay move when' you can buy- here regularly■' White ,,Swan Laundry Soap. Carton, C bars, ....... 20c. SWEETS TO THE SWEET Lowney'S Chocolates, all the popular flavors, including-Apricot, Vanilla, Coffee, Orange, Lemon, Strawberry, Raspberry. ' ■!riv"egula"r~o0eT*'p(_i"'lo'~—"—■—*™—J—;~y- Saturday, Special, per lb. 25c. Fancy California Lemons, large, ' bright, new stock. . Regular, 40c. per doz. Saurday, Special, per doz. 25c. . If you have not yet tried 'Barrington Hall'' Coffee a pleasant surprise awaits you. The quality.js surpassed by none and equalled by few. Will you please try it on our recommendation? ' 1 lb. Tins .. 7. ...40c 3 lb. Tins Preserved Apples; Special foi* Saturday ..._.... 10c. per tin The "Leckie" Pit Shoe,, as* near waterproof as leather can be made. '■ :Re-" inforced raw hide toes, sides and heels. A shoe warranted to give, more than the usual amount of wear and satisfaction. , $5.50 per pair. ' Special values in the Furniture Department for tho Holiday Season.' Three-piece dull surface mahogany Bedroom Set, comprising Dresser. Chiffonier and Washstand; old Colonial design ; best workmanship throughout. ' Regular Special , $97.00 71.50 Hall Stands in a number of pleasing designs at a fraction of their worth. No. 653 Surface quartered Oak, 25 in. wide, 72 in. high, British Bevel Mirror 20x12. Regular 7 '. .. $10.50 'Special 7.25. -. No. 665, Early English finish;' size .25 x 72; mirror 20 x 12, best* British bevel. ' '•'' - ■ Regular ._ -.. $11,00 . Special .*... 7.75 *■_' . * , No. 359, Quartered cut Oak, beautiful design' and finish ;' size 26 x 84, British bevel mirror,'size 19 x.16, ? --■"—neguiar" . (. Special ==.4._-__-,_r».. _t.V.vrv.n 14.95 The ' Marshall ventilated", '• sanitary Mattress, the only hygienic and actually sanitary mattress in the world. Next in importance to ventilation is comfort in a mattress, and here • is where the Marshall is superior to all others. The multitude of little coiled springs of which it is composed, allows the mattress to conform to the shape of the user, thus supporting, at all points, with out any undue pressure on aiiy one part of the body, giving a most luxurious sensation of comfort. The springs being made of steel, ■ at once return to their'full length once the,weight is removed from them, thus the mat-, tress never sags or gets lumpy but'always presents the same delightful soft, and level surface to the user. It is*recommended by physicians for invalids as better than a water-bed. $19.50 to $27.50 . .BIG PRICE REDUCTIONS - * in ' Fit Reform and Faultless Clothing for the ,. Christmas Season New season's models and cloths in all the popular .colorings, grays, browns olives, blues and blacks Regular '..'....*. .$10.00 to $2S.00 "- Special $8.25 to $22.50 "^^^Ka^aaawaa'aaa'^^H^^^^^aaaaaaa^amaaaaaaaaamammmaaiaaMaaammmmmmaaaaaaaaaaaam Special values .iri the Dry Goods Department for Saturday selling . ~ Fancy Cushion Tops in a' variety of patterns and colorings. -' '' » lar__^l._.:__-.__.___l_..___,_^_, „l_3_c 40 Pieces of Silk Ribbon, suitable for hair ribbon, sashes and belts: Full. 6 inches wide, all colors. . .Saturday, per "yard ."..>.-.. 20c . Ladies' heavy and medium weight wool Vests and'Drawers; iii" natural white and cream. , ', <-' Regular". .' $1.00 Saturday .','. 75c. Boys' Heavy Wool Stockings: a splendid stocking for winter, wear! . All sizes. ' „, : Saturday, per pair ...... 25c Ladies' Golf Jackets, made of all wool, with or without pockets; iu plain and fancy weaves. , Cardinal, mid- gray ,dark gray, and white. Regular .... $3.50 , . Saturday' ..;.*.. 7 .... 2.75 Ladies' Silk Waists of heavy weight 'taffata; made with "pleats and tucks, -and trimmed with braids arid buttons. Colors, navy, green, rose, and black. , Regular ...... $3.50 to .$3.75 Saturday $2.95 Saturday .•*••.- 25c Ladies' heavy" Flannelette Blouse in dark and.liglit grounds; spots and,figured." Regular 7 .:' $1.25 . Saturday .95' Wilto'h; Brussels and Axminster Carpets greatly reduced in pripe, ■ making them an ideal Xmas Present for the home.' Exclusive patterns and designs, in.a great variety of colorings.-sufficient to please the most exacting and particular.. We invite your inspection, knowing that you will 'appreciate bojlr otu* intmense" range- aiuFthe specialTlow" holiday pcices. 7. 7. 7, ' -. ..',.' fjjnffptw.iM_«miiiii^^ which was declared illegal. The matter is somewhat complicated, hut tho ruling of the judge, in, effect is that the union technically is an illegal society, inasmuch as the rules contemplated doing what is'contrary. to public policy, namely restraining members freedom in regard to employment. The appeal for thc Injunction resulted. SHALL FEDORENKO GO BACK? Extract from the "Manual for Police Officers." complied and published by, Councillor Mollerles of the St. Petersburg Interior Department: "They may lawfully participate in the preparation of crimes," and "that their legal responsibility to crime ap pears to be exceedingly doubtful.".. .. In view of tlio ahovo lt, behoves ovory lovor of liberty to show In positive language his nhhorrenco at the thought of Cnnndn bolng a party to the surrender of a political refugeo to tho i'londs Inearnato of,tho Russian despot, Send your lottor of protest to-day to to A. 13, Aylcsworth, Minister of Justlco Ottnwn, Ont., nnd ovory man In iho Kootonay Constituency should IU.owIbo wrlto A. S Goodovo, M.P., Ottnwn. Ont. PENNSYLVANIA MINES CL08E DOWN A8 LAKE SEASON ENDS wtntlnnft A tcti-m nf trnttuvl rnlnerw from Vorktihlro navn n domotmtrn- tion nt Cowilonlmnlli, It has heen diililed to oi-*ct ii monument In memory of lho Inlo John Weir, Rceiotnry of the I .fo Mlnorn' Asho* l-T.TSI-.UKa, l>a„ Doc. 2—Hhliimeni of coal lo tho greiit lake 1ms about suspi-ndr-d from thin dlatrlct, ns thc boat ownors stnto thoy are compelled oo tnko loo many risks lo dlschargo conl at tho upper lake ports.' Tho lu- HiirniK'o on moht of lho lic-nls lias* been withdrawn. Mnny bouts Hint nro to winter In the northern ports nro bolii**; loaded with coal nud diirliiK tlio comlnir wook will proceed lo thn hcml of lho lukoH, whoro tlioy will lay up. Mnny hoalH will ko Into winter fpinrtci'H with coal In their holds TIiIh will mnko it pos* .-fOtl} 1)1111,) Il| H.lniUO.Rtl,"" .1(01(1 JO RpOOII nihil! for tho cnmpiinioH to supply tlio ure unable to hnvo conl reach tho northwest by rail. Mines In this section nro Mi. ■/In.*. down iih lho rosiill of Iho HohIiik of lho lnko season, and mnny miners lmvo beon compelled to hunt for work elan* whoro. Conl prices Aro lining mnliitniiiod 11,7,'i lllii,; d'UU.i,}l), ntul i_ lo .i,:___j thoy will bo boosted soon ns lho rosult ot curtailment. FOR RENT—ROOMS. HOUSE TOiUDNT IN West Fernie, 4 rooms; rent $10. Apply, P. 0., Box 1019, Fernie. WANTED—A" competent Book-keeper, lady or gentleman, for tho Fernie Co-operutive Society, Limited. Applications to be made in writing, nddress to Secretary, P.O. Box 56-1, Fernie, not later than December Oth. Boy, 14 years of ago, honest and industrious seoks omploymont. David Thornton, Old Recreation ground, f-ad FOR SALE—A Edison Gom Phonograph and 70 records all ns good as now; $-10 or tho nearest offor, Apply by lottor to Willinm Forshaw, P.O. Fernio. - 17—-3t FOR SALE or to Rent, a two-roomed plnstorod House. Will nccopt'roa- somiblo offer, R. Wright, ' Wost Fernie, 17-Ct PIANO, now at railway station near here, will he sacrificed i'or $250 cash; novor boen usod; lady unable to koop it, Apply In first instance, Mrs. A. G. Mungonn, 20-10 Columbia -Street. Vnncouvor, B.C. lU-lt Fernie Home Bakery and Lunch Rooms Give us a call Luncheons Sorvod every clny fioiuO a.in, lo 11 |',in, Pork and Beans Saturday SHIP & MacKENZIE Hioiii I'lioni- 1'_:t „ J loi wo I'lmnu ptn Fernie Orchestra Mu'-.'ii-ii. 1',-ntii". .-ani Djuji-i-'ijiIi-'mI for. The l>->ht, iuul very Intent iiiukIc in tlm (liHti'lct Fur |*.ull.*il,.r ,i|i|*I>* lu Tho», Mu.tiurio._llo, Box 233' fornio or Sic Zneearro SAYS UNIONS ARE TECHNICALLY ILLEGAL BODIES TO LKT~-Four-roomed houso Victoria avonuo; rent, Including wntor, $I0.r.0. Apply J. J. HiiKlios, Ilox 120. LONDON, Don. l,—Justice Warring* ton ttaxo n riillnii. In lho Chnncery Court, today which hnn an Important liearini? on thn recent Oftborno Jiu!k- n-r-ni. which declared It illef.nl for trail*.** unions to employ funds for pny- Iok mcmli'-rs of parllnmrnf. Osborne, .1 railway mnn, who brotiRht the ori- Kin-it w-_.t tnne, wan i-xt-olled from tko n-atlfr-t-fn.-nk't r*n!-w_. lit* ,.<- tion, which n-nulied fn tho f.*.m->ii Jtidprnrnt whfrh hoars lils name, ao piled for an Injunction r«strnlnlnr tht* union from cnforclm? th»» expulsion. TO LKT—Slx ltoornf*. llasem'.nt; water and Sanlfnflon, $17,150. Apply, W .Minton, Llimay Avenue, Ferula Annox. 17—nt TO It ENT.—Two Kurnlalioil Rooro»: Hath*. KWtrlc llRlit and 'Phono. Apply, Tlnx 81 fl. ift-ll TO nRNT or Ff!!, Ho**Hr<** nnd t *tJ- .oirilnff Mn lo flit** Annor extension, opposite Macaroni Factory. Apply on premliwii or to T. KynaMon, F<»mlo Steam Laundry, SNAP! Hi J' Coi.1h-i«hI til JjlifiO -HT itirk, r.o.i). llt-r-M* nnd (.*uttt-r for hire ApiAy, Wm. .iu-kkv, 1'horic l« f'Vlnle, B.C. Let US All Get a "Skate On" Just onco more at least and go thc Hounds just us long as we can stnnd ; and as usual WE aro horo rcaily to supply all tho noeossnry for going on this "SKATE" with the following linos: Extension Runners for tho Kfddios. Acme nnd 1 Lockoy for Hoys and GirlH, Uogal, MioMaes, Crescent, Indies' licavor and Duchess, plain and nickel plated for tho Grown ups, prices from 60c to We also have Hockoy Sticks, Pucks and straps, _,tc. See Our Window J. D. QUAIL Hardware Furniture Fornio, B. O. Mrs. E. Todd. Coats and Skirts ... Crum's Prints and Dainty Goods for evening wear. One dozen1 Ladies' Coats, colors Black, Brown, and Navy; note lho quality and fashionable shades ....... ;.. .$5.00 Ono Dozen Ladies' Coats, Black, Brown and Navy;* regular $15 to- -$18, Saturday special ■, $10,00 A SPECIAL LINE OF LADIES' SKIRTS Cloth, Voile and Panama—Extra good quality at greatly reduced prices. 9 yards Crum's Prints, guaranteed not to fade; dark and light shades - $1.00 0 Bnby Whito Boar Coats;*regular $1.75 and $2.00, Saturday special " ,,,, .$1,25 G Baby "Bear" Coats; regular $2.00 and $3.00, Snturdny specinl ." $1.50 and $1.75 „ HATS—SPECIAL VALUES 12 Ladies' Hats, stylish, special $5,00 12 Ladies Hats, ready to wear $3,75 12 Missrs' TTats, ready to wear $3,75 12 owls Veiling, V.ii yd. lengths, in fashionable hues 35c See Window Display MRS. E. TODD *^»mrr,i^9nsnBnm * i All Vr AOVERTI8E IN THE "UEDOER." No Cobwebs Behind our Goods Groceries .mv.lii^f. v>V» u_*o I..U-.V.'/ v>cC.i*i..ft*o \mm ^.Vitiii*) Vi» tijiMli Men's Furnishings Are going out at a rato that koop thom—also from getting rusty, We have specials in PA'txry department for Saturday but «pace will not allow us to euuiiierat-u. Just try uh mul yuu will add another to our list of permanent customers. A. A. McBean Opposite Post Office Fornie .
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Title | The District Ledger |
Publisher | Fernie, B.C. : J. W. Bennet |
Date Issued | 1910-12-10 |
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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Language | English |
Notes | Preceding Title: The Fernie Ledger Frequency: Weekly |
Identifier | District_Ledger_1910_12_10 |
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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 | 10.14288/1.0182922 |
Latitude | 49.504167 |
Longitude | -115.062778 |
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