—V-n, - «■-■ ill * 'i.;~.:."Mi.'^****ift'iv '*■■*'"i.^. .--•>;,.;giBraaa ) 'f A Industrial Vnity is Strength. Ho. 46, Vol. VI. %■* '■V ^ The Official Organ of District No. 18, U. M. W. of A. 'Ir. ''X THE DISTRIOT LEDGER, FERNIE, B. C, JULY 5, 1913 •'---=sfr..T-i--- $1,00 A YEAR on *--*.■? Rain Spoils First July Celebration There was a damsel of Elko, Who to Pernle declared she would go, But when she gazed on the rain She was heard to exclaim— "Won't the stud word for mother just flow." There were, however,' many who did come to Fernie—and who- were unkind enough to-express dissatisfaction about the weather, the town and the athletic association generally, but they \vere the exception, and not tho rule. All who possessed a modicum bf common sense realized that the athletic asociation could scarcely do • otherwise than call everything off .but . the. indoor events, for to have kept the children on parade -would have been criminal, to say the least! At no time during the forenoon did the weather give real promise of clearing, and while, the afternoon might, by a stretch of imagination be called "fine," there were very few people who were inclined to venture far afield, while the state of the park and roads precluded the possibility of holding the sports under condition congenial. We question very much, had it been decid- , ed to hold the sports in the afternoon, whether any but a few enthusiasts and the contestants would have been present, arid the meagre crowd of baseball fans who with Spartan courage'followed the ball teams may be taken as a pretty fair indication of the interest that would have been displayed. Therefore, we maintain, in spite..of "the tremendous disappointment occasioned, that the as-' -soclatioH7~havin'g—regard- to-all~ciF cumstances could not" have acted otherwise. Many foolish remarks were made by some of the sportsmen, but the .majority accepted the inevitable with best grace possible, recognizing that "while every effort had been mnde for thoir amusement and accommodation, this Is" not the first time (nor will It be the last) that motorological conditions havo had the last word in deciding our amusements. In cancelling the sports the association hnvo left tho decision of a future date for the present, recognizing that ,'tho'IT. M, W. of A. may be desirous of holding'snorts on Labor Day, and as any date the former might arrange is likely to clash with the mine workors, ■ we consider this very reasonable and trust that the town may not bo denied a real good day's, sport on Labor Day. The School Children's Parade The school principal had his s.ohol- ars lined up on scheduled tlmo nt tho Central school, and after tho distribution of tho flags the youngsters started out for tho contor of tho town, nnd tho rain started with thorn. Many thoughtful parents had provldod thoir off-springs with umbrellas, but the youngsters seemed to mind tho olo- monta lonBt of nil. Ution arrival at tho Coal Company's lnwn tho rain had lncrensed to audi an oxtont that a vory fow mlnntoB would havo sufficed to drench all, and thoBO who os- cape qualified for a place in the foot races. The tain let up .for some few minutes to permit the arrival of the passengers, but no sooner had the train arrived then, all received another generous baptism. At about 11.30 it was seen that there was no possibility of holding sports that day ' and the committee reluctantly decided1 to call off all outdoor events and put on the boxing contest for the afternoon at 3 o'clock. The printers were notified, and within a few minutes Mr. J. Lowe, assistant secretary, had an. army of youthful assistants distributing dodgers announcing the cancellation of sports. The Boxing Contest Between two and three hundred enthusiasts gathered at the Arena to witness the boxing contest and after some delay—during which the audience expressed a little Impatience— Alf Dragon arid H. Marshall appeared and boxed a five-round preliminary. There seemtj.d to be a little difference of opinion between the audience and the boxers as to .what constitutes a preliminary, but this-difference did not seem'to be shared by the contestants. The next bout—star event—was between Eugene Piola ■ (Fernie,) vs. Alfred Alexander (Victoria), who boxed at 140 pounds for light weight championship of Crow's Nest Pass. This bout, although going only some two rounds and 60 seconnd3, was sharp nnd strong while it lasted. Alexander,, however, shaped very poorly and failed to stop his opponent, who was both smart and clever. MEETING OF CITIZENS .♦ A meeting of citizens will be held in the council cham-' ber tonight at 8 o'clock; when matters of the utmost importance to the city and citizens will 'be discussed. Don't fail to be there, i The first-round was all in Piola's favor, who forced ' his opponent to hang on the count with a heavy body blow over the heart followed by a quick short arm jab. Alexander was saved by the call of time1. In the second round, Plola again punished his ninh severely forcing him down to tho count of seven and ton. In fact, the call of time again saved Alexander. The referee did not hear the shout of timo and had awarded the fight to Piola when the timekeeper protested and the contestants wore called back for the third round. This, proved to be a very short affair and Plola soon had his man down and counted out. Whilo It lasted it was business, Tho "Vets" Concert The "Vets" had a good house for their concort in tho evening and the object for which tho concert was promoted should havo received a good send off. The proceedings opened with an address by tho chairman, 'Mr, J, Shanks, superintendent at Coal Creek. 'Mr. Shank apologized for the ab- sonco of W. It. Wilson, general manager of tho C, N. P. Coal Co,, who was unablo to fill the chair owing to unavoidable absence from town. Aftor stating the object of tho concort—tho oroctlon of a memorial to those killed tn tho oxploBlon ht Coal Creole, 1002— and tlio good work that tho Vets association had porformed ln donation an ambulance for use of sick and injured, the chairman, made a few remarks upon the usefulness of mine rescue work in its application to mine disasters, giving as an Illustration the fact that did anj explosion similar to that of 1902 occur here again, the rescue crew would no doubt, save many lives with the oxygen apparatus. He then called upon the first artist, Mrs. A, G. Watson, who sang very pleasingly "Jessie's Dream." W. Owen followed with-, a nicely rendered solo "Mary." Mr. G. Finlayson, in his own inimitable style told the audience "How Bill Adamson won the Battle of "Waterloo." Miss Pickering was well received with "Killarney, My Home over the Sea," while Mr. J. H. Hewitt as "Lucinda Wriggle, the Broken Star," caused as much laughter and wriggle among the audience as he produced on the boards himself. The next item was contributed by Mr. C. Andrew, "The Deathless Army." "Mr. W. Shaw possesses a fine rich voice and his selection, that well known Irish ballad "Father O'Flynn," was given with a richness of brogue that, would not have disgraced an "bhoy" from the Emerald Isle. -Mr. J. Quinney, an old favorite, found excellent range for his fine tenor voice in "Boys of the King.1' "If all my Dreams," by J. McMillan, elicited much applause. Mr. E. A. Cox held the audience with his recitation "Kissing_Cun.^ Mr. T.. fine voice and gave Mrs. C. Percy and MYSTERIOUS DISCOVERY ONH.M, M. TRACK Paul Costa, a lad employed on the tipple at Coal Creek was discovered early yesterday morning beside the track, at Letcher's, Spur, suffering from serious injuries to the head. The fact that someone was Injured and lying beside the track was conveyed to the train-crew upon arrival of the train at Coal Creek, and the engine and caboose immediately doubled back to investigate. Upon reaching the scene of the accident, it was discovered that one of Letcher's teamsters had arrived upon the scene and the lad, .was immediately removed to the hospital. How the' lad came by his Injuries is at present not known, but the generally accepted theory ,is that he must have fallen off the train. .The lad went off shift at 4 p.m. on Thursday morning, and is believed to have missed the train and walked to Fernie. Not being anxious to wake his parents at that hour it is supposed he took a nap in the empty coaches at Fernie and stayed there until the train1 started out at 6 a.m. Discovering that he was being conveyed back to the Creek, it is just possible that he jumped from the train and thereby sustained the injuries from which he is now suffering. Upon enquiry at the hospital this ■morning we learn that the lad is improving, and that if complications do not intervene, he may recover. CROTHERS LEAVES OTTAWA, July 1.—Hon. T. W. Crothers, minister of labor, left on the noon train today for Vancouver Island, to make a personal investigation of labor difficulties in mines on the island. There has been troublo for some time and from 3,000 to 4,000 men are "out on strike. Such conflicting and contradictory stories are told by the interests involved as to the cause 'of difficulties that Mr. Crothers has found it necessary to visit the mines and to find out at first hand the situation. JULY FIRST SPORTS AT TABER Dominion Day Sports at Bellevue / . Tho sports at Ilollovuo woro pulled off without a hitch, tho doy bolng Jdoal. Sports woro oponod with tho baseball game, Thoro were !l entries, Hlalrmoro, IllllcroBt' and Ilollovuo. Iilalrmore won tho gamo by boating Hlllcrest 5*0 and Ilollovuo 10-0; prizes, $75. Tho 100 yards, open, was woll contostod: 1, Soiunun; 2, Williams; 3, Evans, prlsios, $80 and $7,50, The football was won by Ilollovuo Scrub team, prize, $25, Tho half mllo flat caused somo fun, one tho tho contestants starting with a big overcoat on hut had to discard it beforo tho finish. l.John Swan; 2, Scott; prizes, $15 and $7,50. There wns somo good sports for tho young boya and glrl», the girls' raco undor 10 bolng won by MIbs iiiiiiuuun; bu-conu, Muy.,, Korxiriek; j.rl-7-oi', l?*M and -Jl.Ptl Tlsuv lor boya under 0, 1,Norman Syrh; 2, Sydney Earp; prlzos, $2 and $1, Knees for boys under 12 years won by Itodo Koorllo; prises, $2,(10 and $1. Ttacos for boyss under 10, 1, J. Malcolm: prize, $4.00; 2, Leader-sails; prize, $2. Itaoos for girls undor 10—Ellon Kl- lldloalor, prl*o, $2.00; .2, Kvvelyn Hamilton, prlzo, $1.00. Tho married Indies' raco was won by Mrs, Ken- drlck, prlzo, $5,00; Mrs. Bock, second, prize, $2.50., Tho single ladles' race wat won by Miss Hamilton, prlzo, $5,00; BocOnd, Miss Kendrlck, prize, $2,50. Running broad Jump was won by A, B. Williams, prlzo, $10,00; socond, Mat Evans, $2.50. The running hlffh Jump wns won by Nat Evans, prlzo, $10,00; socond, A. E. Williams, $1B0.- PuttlnK shot—Ai V«ppcMI, prlzo, $10.00; second, Martin Burtte, $150. Hundred yards—I, Mead, $15,00; 2, Dumonts, $5,00. , Tho wrestling match was n good ono, tho first bout bolng won by W. Mills, of Hollo- vuo, and tho second bout by 1'oto Ilackons, of IllllcroHt. Tho final was botwoon W. Mills, of Ilollovuo, ond Poto MackoiiH, of Hlllcrest. Tho"winner was Macleans; prlzo, $20,00. The 'obstacle' race was well contented 'furnishing n"Ito a lot of amusement, Prize was equally divided, the winners bolng John Swan and Janion Craig. 1'rlzo, $7.50 each, Tho football to league players was an easy win for Hlllcrest, thoro bolng 6 'entries, two Ilollovuo teams, Colomnn, IlurmlB nnd Unionist, won flrnt, placo. Prize, if.'O, Tile throe-loggod moo" wns won by M, Seaman and Nat TCvans; prlzo, $5.00; second, A. flnrsonn nnd .T, Crntf Tlm tug-of-war was won by A, Yappottl team, priiw, i*.d,w, The one-quartor mllo pony raco—A. Scott, of Hurmis, prlzo. $15; smoond, Ollff Mllley, prize, $5,00. Throo-olghth mllo horse rare (to Ilollovuo and district)—W. Chap- poll, "Cium-n ct Wp(vJ<i," r*"!«c, $5?.M; sopond, Jones Itlllon, Passburg, prlzo, $7.50. Tho placo kick was won hy Thomas Dugdale, prlzo, $5, Tho three- eighth mllo horso raco (open)—Hugh Henley, prize, $50.00; second, W, Ohnppoll, prlzo, $20.00, Tho Ilollovuo band was in attendance nl! day nnd furnished somo good music. Tho day's sport wnB brought to a close hy a dance Ip tho Socialist hall at night, Tho commltteo deserves great credit for tho way everything was managed. Tn the ovonlng tho commlttoo gavo ovory child on tho flold n bag of candy snd an orange. All voted It ih* hunt dny'n sport that nollovuo ovor had, Biggs was in "Honor's Call ■Mr. J, T. Puckey gave an exceedingly clever musical duet, and earned well merited applause for their very clever acting. The second part of the program was as follows: "Till the Sands on the Desert Grow Cold," J.' Quinney; "Dreams," Mrs. G. A. Watson; "Five Fly," Mrs. Chas Percy; duet, "The Spider and the Fly," Mr. Wm. Shaw and Miss Pickering; "Rob Roy Mackintosh," and as an encore, "I Like My Breakfast in Bed on Sunday Morning," by the ever popular Archie Pren- tioo; "Auchored," Mr. C. Andrews; recitation, "Gunga Din," Mr. G. Finlayson; "To Cheor MIm up and Help Him on His Way." Mr, J. I-I. Hewitt; "Lovo Mo and the World Is Mine," Mr, J. McMillan; "I put on My Coat anil Wont Homo," Mr. J. T. Puckey. Tho National Anthem brought a most enjoyable evening to a close. The Vets' association wish to thank the artists, tho public and all who helped by tho sale of tickets and otherwise to mnko their concert a buccc-jh, Further, they would remind all who hail tickets for sale that thoro will bo a mooting lu the basement of Christ Church on Sunday ovonlng, July Oth, whon It ls .hoped they will attend nnd pay In all monies nnd return nil unsold tlckots, Total proceeds of concert will bo announced later. Whilo tho artlBtH and all who nB- slfltoil nro entitled to tliolr hharo of prnlso, wo cannot, conclude without, mention of Llout,-Col, J. Mackay and Limit. CI. O'Brien to whoso untiring efforts the buccobs ot tho concert Is In* no small in en sure duo, nlso W. It, Wilson for grant a flpoclal train for, convciilonro of Crookltos. Tlio shirt waist dance lu the Victoria hnll wiih an unqualified buccohh, over 170 couples tripping to tho music of finrrlo'B orchestra. Mr. flnrrlo Ih to lm congratulated upon thn Introduction or this novel, If unconventional, dnnco and desorves tlm thanks of nil dovotoos of tho light fantastic, 'Nm, Town Hand also doBorvos a Hluiro of pralHo for the manner in which thoy braved the elements, and more than ono ehango of raiment, mimt havo beon resorted to hy itB momhors, who paraded the streets *ln tho morning, rugnrilloBs of showers, to stir up a llttlo-onthuslasm and cheor tho drenched and disconsolate crowd, —Domrni6rTDay"celebratidn~i)assed off very successfully, the weather man having let*up for a few days and the grounds drying'out nicely. A large number of people attended aud a good program of sports was gone through.- The celebration opened, at "ten in the morning with a parade through the streets, starting from tho Taber hotel. The Taber hand headed the procession, followed by a number of automobiles, handsomely decorated. Next came the school children, and they were followed by floats of various kinds. The float put up by R. C. Hosey made a hit, being an old wagon, without nny tongue, drawn by a team of mules, each with ta pair of overalls on his front legs, and with tho forco from Hosey's blacksmith shop beating old tin cans, made up Hosey's crazy bund. The float took first prize for thc most comic rig in tho parado. C, F. P, Conybeare, of Lethbridge, mndo a speech at tho fair grounds, nftor which tho vnriouB sports bogan, At noon a baseball gamo was played between Tabor Juniors and and a team of hoys from Lothbrldgo, tho homo toam winning. The hundred yard dash wns won by Georgo Thnek- or, also tlio two hundred and twonty. Tho football finme between Taber and Grassy Lako waH won by tho boys from tho Lnlco by a score of throo to. ono. It wns ii vory poor exhibition, as none of tho players woro In shape. The winning loom wns composed mostly of old Tuber minors who nro homostondliiR near Grnssy Lako, Thoro wns a fifty dollar prlzo on tbo gamo. (Tho tonm thnt. entered tho tug- of-wnr from tlm Cnnnda West enmo •out Hocond boat, Thn bucking homo content wnH n tnmo nffalr. A noiions necident linpponod In tho nftornoon, whon a Binnll boy Bitting on tho whool of n wagon nnd the toiun backod up and hn foil nnd was run ovor, HIh mothnr, who wiih ln tlio rig nt tho tlmo, fainted nnd was uncoiificlous for a long tlmo from thn Bhrndc. BOYS DROP INTO RIVER; ELEVEN DIE Forty Lads Thrown into Water When Narrow Wooden Walk Breaks at Municipal Bath House LAWRENCE, Mass., July 33.—A narrow wooden walk over fifteen feet of water to the municipal bath house in the Merimac river, gave way today under the stamping feet of a crowd of impatient boys and at least eleven of the little fellows were drowned. There may be many bodies in the stream. The boys, ranging in ago from 9 to 15 years, were waiting for Mr. AVil- liam B. , Blythe, the bath ' house keeper, to open the door. No one knew then how many there were in the party, but it is-thought that forty is a conservative estimate. The boys were jumping up and down as they shouted to Blythe to open up, when the supports sank and .the walk extension ■ dropped like a trap door, rolling the lads Into .the river. , Is Swift Current —There—is—a—swift—current—at"-this" point drawn by the falls a quarter of a mile below. Tho youngsters were caught in this. Many of them could The Situation on the Island Frank Farrington Writes the Deputy Minister of .Labour—The Elus- ive "Forms"—Where be 'em? The following letter of Mr. Frank Farrington (International Organizer on Vancouver Island) tell, without any comment from us the reason (.?) why the Labor Department failed to comply with Mr. Foster's application for a board under Industrial Disputes Act. Seven months delay may be a very trifling matter to government officials but means a. whole lot to the worker. Nor does there appear to bo an end to the delays, for the "Forms of Application," with an elusiveness that would not disagree Masklyne or Cook have'again failed, to put in an appearance. not swim. Witnesses on the -river bank bank say that all disappeared in a flash, but a moment later there was a struggling mass on the surface.. The stronger ones who could swim struck out bravely for the boathouse and a score saved themselves. Their cries brought aid and several others wero pulled ashore. Five unconscious •forms wero brought from the ^yater and two of these were finally resuscitated. Efforts to restore the othors were futile. STEAMSHIP COMPANY MUST PAY DAMAGES FOR LOSS ON TITANIC LONDON, July 3.—Tho King's bench court today gavo judgment ln favor of Mr. Thomns Rynri, nn Irish farmer, who brought suit against tho Whlto Star Steamship Compnny to ro- covor damages for tho loss of his son In tho Titanic disaster. ■Tho Judgo awarded Ryan tho sum of $(500, which had been agreed upon. A similar award was made In two othor cases at tho samo tlmo. SUFFRAGETTES SPOIL BONNIE SCOTLAND GLASGOW, July .1.—Ilnllliiklnrnln castlo, near horo, valued at $500,000 wiib nlmost, totnlly dontrnyod by flro oarly todny, Militant suffragettes nro suapnotod. Thn Louchars railway station near St. Androws, also wns burn- od. Vancouver, B.-C, June 20th, 1913 Mr. F. A. Ackland, Deputy Minister of Labor, Ottawa, Ont. Dear Sir:—Your letter of June 12 in reply to mine of May 29th is received and ^ contents read carefully and with much interest. You say "In Mr. Foster's letter of Sept. 30,1912, received by the Minister on October 7, no request is made for procedure under the Industrial Disputes Investigation Act, nor has the Department at any time received any requests for such procedure." Your own language makes it clear that Mr. Foster-did communicate with the Minister. True he did not use the form provided by the Department for use when the operation of tho act is jfiHg]lt,_bJil_fls_5-ou-sayt-iiapplication- may be made without regard- to these forms." While Mr. Foster's letters may have been somewhat crude in construction, its intent was obvious and certainly did convey to the Minister the fact that an industrial disturbance prevailed at Cumberland and' Ladysmith and that he was anxious to have the assistanco of tho Department, othorwlBo he would have had no reason for communicating with the Minister on tho subject. Moreover, wo are forced to the opinion, that had the Minister been really anxious to bo helpful,in tho premise, ho would havo put forth some effort to bring about an adjustment of the troublo aftor tho receipt of Mr. Foster's lotter, instend of remaining silent on tho matter from October 7th 1912, to May 8th, 1913, on which latter date your letter wiir addressed to Mr. Whlto at Indianannlls. Aneut your claim that a telegram and application blonkB wore sent by tho .Minister to tho secretary of tho union on .September 1Mb, 1912, I nd- \Iro tint I l.avo mndn d:i:gont enquiry, nnd have been nimbi j t,i jyiln any Information nn. to the.r rocuipi, nor lias Mr. Foster, who \. iho diroctlnp hend of l!i<! Vancouver Island branch of thc United Mine Workors of America, any knowledge relative thereto, per- hnpB tho fact that the secretary resides iu Cumberland and not at Nanaimo, may account for their having gone astray. You ask, "Why tho employees, In ceasing work on Sept. 15,1912, thought It wise to ignore tlio law prohibiting strikes anil lockouts," The employes did not Igiinrn tlm law, because rhe troublo had not reached the imppet. of a Btrlko, a day of ldlniions was taken as a protoHt against arbitrary iriut- and in the abstract, and had not, at that time, been moulded into con- cret form, hence there was not as yet any tangible object to which to apply the law. However, agitation strongly in favor of invoking thc provisions of the Industrial Disputes Investigation Act was astir among the men and unquestionably in a short time the complaints would have been classified and the Act Invoked had not ihe Canadian Collieries Company precipitated the lockout. Continuing you say, "I am enclosing copies of the forms sometimes used In making application for a board and similar to thoso which were mailed to tbe local secretary at Cumberland on Sept. 39, 3 912." While it is not important that I do so, In order to obviate what may develop into a technical argument, in the future, I direct your attention to the (fact that the forms were not enclosed and havo not been received. This would indicate that it is quite possible that the forms you claim wero forwarded to the secretary on September 19, 1912, may not have been forwarded, Yours Truly, FRANK FARRINGTON DEMONSTRATION To the Editor of the District Ledger: ■ Dear ■ Sir: June 28th. 1913. will go LONDON, July a.--Five women nr- roHted In yoBtorday'B suffrage!fe demonstration woro todny snntuiitod io fourteen dnys In jnll onch. "clown in the -annals of history as an other mile stone or land mark In the progress of our Industrial conflict here ' on Vancouver Island. The weather, . being all that conld bo desired and tho arrangements throughout faultless, made the day a magnificent success. About 12.30 a.m! headed by a band, the minors of Ladysmith and district walked in to Nanaimo., Large banners were carried, bearing very suitable Inscription, also scores of small flags, (red being predominant) were carried by the children. Shortly after' 1 o'clock the various marshals got the i children together, and placed them Into line. They made a beautiful picture, clean and neatly dressed, somo as young as 3 years, walking 4 abreast, most of thein with corors, roans cr something to add'to their appearance. ' P.ehlnd came the main procession Including 1500 men and about 500 womon. It was noticed that as far as a go was concerned wo had the two lixtromoK, some only a few months old, and many old warriors" turned out from (10 to SO yours of age. Some of tbo latter wnlkod from tlio farthest point. Tho procession, wliich was about a mile long wended Its way lo tho Nanaimo Cricket field with band In front nnd band behind. There wero nbout 20 largo banners nnd many scorn small flngH all bearing vory snltablo Inscription, being In fact, a Bplcndlil mixture of sound boiibo, good advice, humor and Biircasm. Two that especially drew my attention wero, first, "Womon'H Auxllllury of U. M. W, of A," Coming Immediately bo- ' hind this banner wero about 50 mothers wheeling their babes lu buggies, Tho second wns one I would award Hist jirl.e wen. Ir. a coiiieHi; It wiih a plain banner with Hie liiHcrlp- Hon, "More Limelight fnr Hi" ll.-mld." ' CITY COUNCIL BLOWS WOMAN OUT OF BUILDING CITY POLICE Five Doukhobbrs Got Ruda Awakan- (no in Mysterious Explosion- Three Oddlj' Hurt N13LSON, July a.—While flvo Doulc hobors, two womon and threo men, woro sleeping Saturday night, a sudden flxplnalon blow the \inmi* tn frnir- monts and Injured all tho occupants, throo of whom havo boon taken to tho Nelson hospital, Onri of tho womon was bloton clean out of tho houbo, Tho Doukhohors nre not mombors of the community. Thoy declare thoro was no explosive of any kind In tlio house or nenrhy and tho origin of tho explosion is a mystery which the pollco nro endeavoring to untangle. It Is bolloved tx largo quantity of stumping powor wns used. Wllllnm 1'ollninn wns nrrosted last Friday by Connliiblo Ainbuniiuii nnd brought boforo 'Mnglntroto Whliiistor charged with theft of grip and con- tentfl from Qimon's hotol, tho properly of a friend, Iio Ih now fulflllng a six months ongngomout with tho prodn- clnrauthorltloN, , , , ' Mike Soolny wiih arrostod by Chief of Pollco Ilnnvn charged as suspect. Ho Is on rnmniyd. Ji.1.,:. C.,;;.,!], „., ...A,.,,., i, i_ii,Uhcu with hnlnR drunk, viik nrrentPd on Hnkor nvoniin by Constnhlo Amber- man. He hnd tlio option of $20 or <'t0 days. A crlpplo mimed Johnson was ar- rostod on I-'rldny night by Const- iiiiite AJniiutimili UiirttflfcO Willi bugging, ono month,«. Hoaloy, Mftdead, Robertson, Mc- Illicit), Larson nnd Fagan wore charged under vnnnuicy act with being drunk and disorderly and fmld fines of from $5 to flO and »1 costs. Sec our Subscription Compfelltlon on page 6—It will bo worth your whlto. The Chief viUIiea to warn residents against tho numerous potty thefts that have been happening In tho hutuls and rooming houses of the town lately, It Is thn duty of ovory citizen to inform tho pollno should thoy notice any suspicion* character loitering around or offering artlolos ot value for sale ns It Is only by Riving such Ip- (urination thai U.o tmUc«* can hopo to j moving two old i capture thoso i-t'tty weak thieves. school, cost $50, City Council mot on ■Wndnomliy night* and nccoptod ostlmntod stntu- mont ■ of■■ receipts and expenditure iia prosoiiled by Klniincu committee. IJy-liiwH KM lo KIN were read tlmo times, No, 131 nninndiilont to street and Hldewnlk.H by-law, K',5 mayor's salary by-law; 130 nldermen'H pnlnry bylaw, and I.'17 mul Kin iiNNOHHinmitH and robato bylaw for the year. The council mot again on Thursday night, rend nnd adopted minutes of provlouH mooting, also received roport from City-Engineer on 'question of iuiii|i(.-iuiik iioiiBi'iiuiiifirt to make rewer ct.nneC'lJw;.', 'l'hl.-i win kit lu hands of Health committee. Mr. Spalding submitted draft of writo-up of city which is intended for publication ho Is producing. As this did not meet with the councilliipnrov- a), It* was suggested that tho mayor and city clerk, O. W, Hobs revise unme. Tho flvo by-laws road at tbo previous meeting wero considered and passed. At the school board meeting held earlier In tho weok tho resignation of Mr. Jim. Lancaster uh trustee ;,yus nccoptod and nominations arranged for 12lh. HiucMon will tuiut place en the J6th In Ihe council chamber, .0. W. Hom returning officer. Mrs. Elley's application for position on teaching staff was accepted nt u •alary of $75 p#r month. II. Charly wss given contract t»r r,-- hollers from ment and for the puipo™ of .WMniun j, 0" ,; ()).lt ,,,,„.„,,., ,„,.„ ,,,.,. Plnnii for the rectification cit com-1,,, „„, B,BI1,rlc.nn(.0 ,lf these few plnlntH Thn com pin I nt rf were iiiiiHIfnrloiiii I (Continued on I'hko i) The Sports at .Michel Tho Dominion Day sporfH held on j Mnrtln's hull and u very Inrgc crowd thu priililu un tlio Imi of In1/ wt.-ro | was. In nttoiidiutro to tho strnliiH of attended by u nice though threaten- \ Almond.* orchestra. The prize watt/. Ing weather, tho mont troubleHome ! was won by W, Dave (Irundy nnd Mrs. thing being tho wind. Tho tinmt Nor. j Mark OnHkeil, thorn Hallway Co. ran n special from Old Town io thtt"Y leaving at 11 a.m. but no turaiigemeiitti could bo mnde for tho return Jnurnev onlv bv rli-H and other convoy-pco*. The follow- •!..„ ,'u.ir, iini, ui *cM-;itU it,l» tun- tented; Tradesmen turnout Klk Vnlloy Hrewery; 2. ttc.a. VMit>r. H»»«t slnglo turnout—I. Flshet1; •„', liiilotn; A, Frew. Hoys' nnd girls' rrceH. pown ev-entH from 1 in If! y-e-ir." i-i*"..* rnco, Old men's raco—I, Fred Gullet, GOLD MINERS CO ON STRIKE * IOH \ VVptMM'I'l' ff.,,1, It.. July 2.—A Htrllie ban brol«»n out in t'n> Hand dihtrict, which tlirmitenn to tlo up tlie entire ^uM mining Indtihtry of Mouth Africa, Th- dispute aro.si.- froni n Nlmple -question about working hoili'K in tlm Kllnfonielii milieu, and ''from 11.,.,.,: >.)■■:'1:;.AA. ■ X ■ . ',:,,. .,.',.,,„ district until the Hituatlon became so 2, .Inhoz Weaver. 100 yard dash-- I.'h'tIous thnt troops w> re called out fo Hort Davis; 2, Wm. Weaver; 3, K|.! protect property. ,, mon. Six a sido football contest, 51 - -—•- -■■ — tonms entering—finalists, Sam '.Hamptons team and \V. Jenkins team, the first named wlnnlntr the $50. linnt-httii —Mlchol beat Corbin by a «core of 21 to 0 and secured the prlzo of $75.00. Tho open pony raco was won by Mc- (lov-ern's Joey, Tho horuo rati, w.ig won by the Hosmer tiart.*, -Queonl^; 2, Prows, Tho best l.vlr driver was Mrs. Joss Msnsflold. Lor.il pony raee —I, Geo. User's NVIIj; ;, Chanty Smith'* Hay, Tu>r of -tfttr w.ti rrntt hj- ALL THREE GOING HAMMER AND TONG8 SOFIA, July :!.--A terrific battle he- ftt'eei: Hnlrartntin ond ■fJrer.J.f fr>rC'-;J !:! in presre-sss war I.eftera today, Jt Ih not known which faction was tlw* •(«:• Wf'tor, but It I* M«t*d thu t.t ho Hnl- Karlai.w advanced, and In fi hand-to- hnnd encounter rouu>d tho Ureekn si the point of »h« It.ijoiust, It i* nice wipe rial tlul a l*'.il«i U ',.* i*** lithe Italian team. Thoiiiday's sports j grass between BulKitrlan and Servian l wero tonrlnded by a dance held In I troop. PAGE TWO THE DISTRICT LEDGER, FERNIE, B. C, JULY 5,1913 Imperial Bank of Canada Capital Subscribed Reserve Fund HEAD OFFICE, TORONTO 6,000,000 Capital Paid Up .... 6,770,000 $,770,000 Total Assets 72,000,000 D. R. WILKIE, President HON. ROBT JAFFRAY, Vice-Pros. 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. FF.RNIE BRANCH . GEO. I. B. BELL, Manager Story ofthe Putumayo Atrocities Nothing known to Selene* is better for this I painful ailment than Zam-Buk. It reduces j tnflammatlon,stops bleeding, ends the agony. Easily applied and cleanly. Why go on suffer' Ing? Why not try it? Read the following cures. Some Proofs of Zam-BuK's Power. R. THOMAS J. HOGAN, Champion Clog Dancer of Cansdft, , 69 Chan&ord Street, Montreal, writes:— "For somo timo past I have boon troubled with Piles, but tu.it yoar I suffered so much that I was obliged to cancel & number of engagements. I tried all the so-called remedies that were recommended, but thoy Boemed to do me no good. Having been udvisod to try Zam-Buk, I purchased a fifty-cent box and after applying it a few times I folfc marked relief. I continued with the Zam-Buk treatment and tho relief was extended into a permanent cure. MR. WILLIAM KENTY, of Upper Nine Mile River, Hants Co., N. S., ■ays:—"I suffered torribly from Piles, tho pain at times being almost unbearable. <! tried various ointments but all failed to do me the slightest good. I was tired of trying remedies when I hoard of Zam-Buk, and thought as a last resource I would giro this balm a trial. I procured a supply, and after a very shorb time Zam-Buk effected what several other ointments and medicines had failed to effect—a complete cure." Zam-Buk also cures ECZEMA. BLOOD POISON. ULCERS. COLD SORES, CHAPPED HANDS. SCALP SORES. CUTS. BURNS. BRUISES. SCALDS and all SKIN INJURIES and DISEASES. All drucelsts and stores, or Zam-Bulc Co., Toronto, post free for price. Refuse harmful substitutes. FREE BOX Send this coupon, name ot paper, nnd lc itamp to Zam-Bulc Co., Toronto, and receive trial box. ia^iBiik- i Cemetery Notice Persons wishing their lots1 in Cemetery kept in good condition for the season, at a reasonable charge, can make arrangements with the undersigned. THOMSON & MORRISON Funeral Directors - By W. E. Hardenburg The Devil's Paradise ■High up in the heart of the Columbian Ancles, amid the eternal snows and massive grandeur" of the towering paramos, a small, swift-flowing mountain stream has its origin. .Plunging furiously down the steep declivities of the Cordillera, between the heavily-wooden crags, which rise almost perpendicularly to the clouds, it dashes itself into spray against the enormous boulders that form its bed, and hurls itself over the frequent precipices in its path with a deep reverberating roar like distant thunder. This brawling mountain torrent is no other than the celebrated River Putumayo, which, finally leaving the towering Andes, flows In a southeasterly direction for more than a thousand miles through the great, fertile, wooded lowlands of the Amazon Basin, finally entering the Amazon ln the extreme western limits of Brazil. Although" the' whole "of this immense territory is somewhat vaguely known as the Territory of the Putumayo, until recently it has been almost a terra incognita to the civilized world. The ownership of the Central and Northern portions is in dispute, being claimed by each of the three rival republics of Peru, Columbia and Ecuador. The Southern portion is occupied by Brazil, while the Peruvians have possession of the Central, and the Colombians of the Northern, part of the territory. Ectator haB no possession to strengthen her claim. It is in the Central portion, which is under the nominal jurisdiction, of Peru, in a district comprising roughly some 10,000 square miles, lying between the 72nd and 74th degree of West longitude and the Equator and the 2nd parallel of South latitude, that the scene of the notorious Putumayo Rubber Atrocities—now ' known as "The Devil's Paradise"—is situated. This district is traversed by two tributaries of the Putumayo, the Carapar- ana: and the Igaraparana, both of which rise in the higher regions that form the divide' between the Putumayo and its sister river, the Caqneta or Japura, which lies to the North. This region is one of the most fertile and beautiful on earth. Healthful, rich Li game and fruits, well watered hy vast rivers and limpid lakc3, covered with the luxurious and varie- ggted vegetation of the tropics, it is, indeed, an earthly paradise. Here, -some—twenty—years-agor-in—the-soli-- tudes of these noble forests, uncont- nminated by any of the .vices and afflictions .of "civilization," dwelt, free and unfettered, the ill-fated Indians cf the Putumayo to the number of between fifty and sixty thousand souls. These Indians, although'split up into various tribes—of 'which the four principal ones were the Huitotos, tbe Boras, the Ocainas and the Au- doques — nevertheless differed but little in appearance and in their habits and customs. While, owing to various local jealousies, bickerings and disunion prevailed among them, each tribe, as a rule, was content to go its own way and not interfere with the affairs of its neighbors. In the feature the Indians of the Putumayo resembled to a singular degree the Mongoloid or Malay type, and this resemblance extended even to the hair and eyes and the manner of walking: "A picture of a Sea Dyak of Borneo, using his sumpitan or blowpipe," says Sir Roger Casement, "might very well stand for an actual presentment of a Boras Indian with his cerhatana. The weapons, too, are Identical in structure and use, and in many other respects a striking similarity prevails between two races so widely sundered." The different tribes were, as a rule, subdivided Into clans or communes, and generally each of these had its own central dwelling-house, ,bullt of thatch in a circular form and often capable of housing two hundred, persons. Surrounding this, in the region recognized by tribal law as'belonging to that particular clan, Individual member? of it, with their families, lived in scattered huts at different cultivated clearings throughout the neighboring forest. Their weapons, almost entirely confined to the blowpipe with its poisoned darts and.small throwing-spears, tipped with wood or bamboo, sufficed to procure for, them an abundance of game; while their plantations of maize and cassava and the countless fruits and edible growths of the forest yielded them, with but a minimum of labor, a living superior to that of many civilized workers. It was in the early eighties of the last century that the simple and innocent life of the peaceful natives-of the Central Putumayo was first interrupted by contact with the whites. It was at that date that the first Colombian caucheros, descending the Putumayo from Patso in search of the fatal "black gold" of the Amazon, located themselves at different points throughout the district and .entered into what are termed trade relations ■ with these unsophisticated savages. And it was at that date that the seeds of those fearful and wholesale horrors, that In recent years have startled and -dismayed—the—whole— civilized—wor-ldr were sown. Together with those caucheros entered Greed and Lust, deadly and terrible plagues, far worse than those dread pestilences that from time to time sprang up in the Dark Ages to traverse all parts of the globe, sowing in their wake panic, death and desolation. ,* That the Indians welcomed the coming of these early buccaneers, it would be futile to assert. They were doubtless, it is true, glad to get the ma- chefs and such further trifles as beads, mirrors, etc., that the conquistadores at first supplied them with in return for the rubber. But In proportion as the intruders became more firmly established, the system of barter gradually ceased and the regime of coercion began. Consul Casement puts this very clearly in the following words: , "Those who came in search of rubber had no Intention of dwelling longer in the forest than the'accumalatior. of the wealth-they hoped to amass necessitated. They warned to get rich quickly, not to stay and civilize the Indians or make their homes among tbem. The rubber trees of themselves were of no value;. It was Indians who could be made or induced to tap them and to bring in the rubber on the white man's terms that all the invading conquistadores were in search of. Gradually a leading man fitted out an expedition with a few companions, partners In effort and Initial expenditure; and with a gangcf hired peons, or, as they are called in .that region, racionales (halfl-breeds mostly who can read and write to distinguish them from the Indians, who are ignorant of all' save forest lore), he journeyed to some part of the forest in search of tribes of wild Indians— infieles (infidels)—who could be easily subdued and induced to work the wild rubber trees in the territory they inhabited. An Indian would' promise anything for a gun, or for some of the other tempting things offered as inducements to him* to work rubber. Many Indians submitted to the alluring offer only to find that once in the conquistadores' books they had lost all .liberty, and wero reduced to unending demands for mor« rubber and more varied tasks. A cacique or capitan might be brought over to dispose of the labor of all his clan, and as the cacique's influence was very great and. the natural docility of the Indian a remarkable characteristic of the Upper Amazon tribes, the work, of conquering a primitive people and reducing them to a continual strain of rubber-finding was less difficult than at first might be supposed." - In the course of a few years, numerous,'other Colombian adventurers followed, lured on by the rich fields for exploitations discovered by the early settlers, and gradually a series of Colombian establishments grew up on the banks of tho Caraparana and Igaraparana. These caucheros, however, owing to the inaccessibility of the Colombian commercial centers up in the foot-hills of the Andes, were ■as~thei~r"numbers_incre~a"sedf"more—and' more compelled to look for their fresh supplies°of the necessities of civilized life as well as for such articles of barters as their dealings with the In dians required, to the Peruvian and Brazilian ports on the Amazon. About this time there arrived in Iquitos, the chief rubber and commercial center of the Peruvian Amazon, a bare-footed young mestizo from the mountains of the, interior with a quantity of Panama hats, which he hawked about in the streets. This individual was . no other than Julio Cesar Arana, today a multi-millionaire, a "captain of industry," a "gentleman"—and the designer and chief beneficiary of the system that has resulted in the ravishing, torture and murder of some 40,000 human beings! There is no doubt that Arana was gifted with a certain amount of that same low cunning and tricky ingenuity which is a common characteristic of our own industrial kings and which produces such evil and alarming results in our country, for it was not long before he built up an extensive business, which expanded steadily In all directions. In 1896 he entered the Putumayo and began trafficking with the Colombians there. It may be remarked that these latter were but rude and unlettered men, in many respects but little superior to the Indians whom they exploited. It ls not surprising, then, that Arana, seeing the enormous possibilities of the region, should gradually absorb them and their holdings. In 1904 he acquired for a song the chief Colombian establishment on the Igaraparana, that of La1 Chorrera, which subsequently became the headquarters of his organization on that river. A little later, El Encanto, the principal Colombian post on the Caraparana, also came under the control of his company. With the two largest establishments In his possession, it was not difficult for Arana to acquire the remaining rubber centers, either by means of the economic pressure he could exercise through his control of' the means of transportation or by downright force of arms. Both of these methods were employed by the Arana Company to accomplish Its ends.. It should be observed that neither the original invaders nor their successors had any title whatsoever to the lands they had settled upon. From the nature of the case, as the ownership of the territory itself was In dis-" pute;1 no country could grant a valid title to any settlers. They were simply squatters, with no legal rights whatever, and the following extract from a statement made in 1908 by Sis Vas- quez Cobo, the Colombian Minister of Foreign Affairs, shows this clearly: "The company that are exploiting the adjacent regions of-the Putumayo today have no legal existence in Colombia, but, on the contrary, are violating many of our legal dispositions and- are even committing crimes for which our laws provide penal punishment. When the time comes, the Government of Columbia will not only refuse them protection, but will punish the agents of those companies that.are_re m as ISP utfipJ Capital Paid Up $3,000,000. Reserve $3,750,000. Total'Asset8 Over $48,000,000/ BANK OF haMlton The Saving Habit jl/TANY people who are x earning less than you, and whose necessary exr penses exceed yours, have been saving for years and now have snug and comfortable bank ' accounts. Systematic saving was the foundation of many a large fortune. It is a habit that is easily acquired, affording more satisfaction and offering larger rewards than any other habit that you cou]d; form. You can open an account in this bank with one dollar, and every six months your savings will ' be credited,with the highest current interest. M. J. STANLEY ,Manager, Fernie Branch "sponsible^for criminal acts with all" the rigors of the law. "In conclusion, I will say that the (Continued on Page 7) | Livery, Feed and Sale Stables ' First class Horsec for Sale. Buys Horses on Commlslon George Barton Phone 78 A "Ledger" adv. is an investment. STARTS TUESDAY, JULY 8th, 1913 And Continues During the Month Mrs. TODD BEGS TO ANNOUNCE that she will reduce the whole of her stock of high class Up-To-Date Ladies' Furnishings, in order to open new premises (now in course of erection) with entirely new stock. This is a genuine Cut Price Sale,' and will not happen weekly H= :l3 Dress Goods, Dress Trimmings H ivecBwear Ladies & Children's Hosiery l Veiling, Gloves &c. Coats, Costumes, Skirts Ladies' and Children's Wash Goods @3- ® x Everything Must be Cleared for new premises and new stock. positively no ooobs are returnable during the sale \i ' ■'' ' ■■ .** * * This is a Positively Genuine Cut Price Sale 4-> -■■, v^i,,- ;^.t*vsiNswM THE DISTRICT, LEDGER, FERNIE. B. C.. JULY 5,1913 PAGE THREE , 4 Farm Life and Health Many farmers never send 'for a doctor from one year's end to another. But this Is not a sure indication that they "and their families are perfectly healthy. Tou—for instance—may .not have had the dootor for years. Yet it is safe to say that you DON'T always feel fit arid well. Many days in the year you don't feel like working. ' Tou -may not have to -stay in -bed /bu't you DON'T feel just "right." " / That, miserable (feeling Is usually caused by Indigestion, Dyspepsia, or Biliousness. Tou would welcome orelleif if you could get It—wouldn't you?' Well, you can get -relief—any time you need it — quick ana positive relief. Take 15 drops of Mother Seigel's Curative Syrup — the great English remedy for ALL stomach disorders. It will set your stomaoh RIGHT' and KEEP It right. It's almost purely herbal—Nature's own remedy for sick stomachs. It has been used ln England for over 40 yeUrs. There it ls the Standard remedy for weak digestions. Get Mother Seigel's Curative Syrup. Take ilt regularly. Then -note the improvement in your health. Price, ? 1.00. Trial size, 60c. For sale by THE McLEAN DRUG & BOOK CO. .] FERNIE, b.C. PANIC,IN COURT WHEN PRISONER FIRES VOLLEY WASHINGTON, July 2—Judges, lawyers, policemen and spectators were sent scurrying to cover, in .the criminal court here late todayi when Ray M. Stewart, aged 18, fired "three wild shots' in to attempt to "shoot up" the court. At the first crack Justice Wendel H. Stafford disappeared beneath his desk, and over in the courtroom there was a wild, scramble for .places of safety. Some sought refuge under tables or behind heavy chairs and others, frenzied by fear, leaped through window's and dropped to the ground, some 15 or 20 feet below. Justice Stafford had just refused to release Stewart on prohibition after conviction for attempted highway robbery. The boy whipped out a 32 calibre automatic pistol and fired three shots, two of which narrowly missed Assistant United States Attorney Samuel Hawkin, Harvey Gillen and Policeman Moffat. He was In the attitude of turning towards the judges as If to shoot when a witness sprang upon him and choked him into Insensibility. In the confusion tbat. followed many thought that Justice Stafford had been struck' by a bullet, but the judge emerged from his haven without a scratch. Stewart had been convicted recently of holding up a negro in a Washington suburb last December. He had applied for probataion as a first offender, and. Judge Stafford had been hearing the testimony of • witnesses for and against the application. Great Northern Train arrives Fernie from South at 9.30 a.m. Leaves Fernie for South at 12.43 p.m. Daily" except Sunday Sharp connection at Rexford for passengers and express from Western points, and connection with G.N. fast mail "and express from east. Latest equipment, and best service for Eastern- and Western points. '' J. S. THOMSON —PHONE-I6I1 — BOX-3057- & Bow Legs are Unsightly Those affected with bow legs should wear the the Perfect Leg1 Form, easily put on and adjustable; last a life time FOR SALE AT dicork AFTER PANTORIUM TAILORS Clothes Cleaners, Fernie. B. C. Home Bank has Great Gains ■-.- Deposits Increase a Million Assets Have Grown Over .$2,300,000 During the Yeai^-A Well-Known M. P. and a Prominent Young Business Man Go On the Board. The annual meeting of the Home Bank of Canada was held at the head office, S King street west, Toronto, Wednesday. The Vice-President, Mr, Thomas Flynn, was elected to the chair, and Mr. O. G. Smith was appointed secretary of the meeting. The following report of the directors was then submitted: „ Directors' Report Four quarterly dividends at the rate of seven per cent. (7 per cent.) per annum have b een paid ancl proveded for; $200,000 added to the rest, making that account $650,000 and $40,000 set aside to be written off bank premises, wliich will leave a net balance of $100,470,31 for profit and loss account. ■THE- Waldorf Hotel FERNIE, B, C. Mrs, S, JENNINGS, Proprietress, L, A. MILLS, Manager SAMPLE ROOMS IN CONNECTION Special Rates to Theatrical Parties STEAM HEA T, ELECTRIC LIGHT. TELEPHONES, RA TES, $2,00 tA/V^^SAAAAAAAAAAAAA/^ WHY woro thc FIRST PRIZE and tho GOLD MEDAL at the Edmonton Exhibition awarded to SWIFT'S PREMIUM HAMS, BACON, ETC? Because thoy aro THE BE8T ON THE MARKET, that's why. Buy thorn all tho tlmo«at THE 41 MARKET CO. | " *AM GWAVUM, Manage % PHONE 41 S C E. LYONS Insurance, Real Estate and Loans Money to Loan oh first class Business and Residential property Banque Internationale Purchase Towards the close of the year, an agreement was entered into with the directors of La Banque Internationale du Canada, for tiie purchase of the assets of that institution, to be paid for by shares of the Home Bank at the price of $128 per share. These assets were carefully and thoroughly inspected by experienced officers of the Home Bank, whose valuation was accepted by La Banque Internationale. The agreement was submitted to the shareholders of that bank at a general meeting, and approved, and then having received the approval of the Gov- ernor-injCouncil,^was formally carried into effect on the 15th day of April- last. The result of this purchase is that the balance of our unsubscribed capital has, been taken up, a substantial sum received for the rest account, and a connection established in Montreal and in the Province of Quebec which should prove valuable, and ten branches" taken over and continued. Authority was given under by-law No. 8 to establish a pension fund and you will be asked to vote a sum for that purpose. Some necessary changes in the by-laws will be submitted for your approval, and also a by-law to authorize the increase of the capital stock to $5,000,000. During the year Mr. Parkyn Murray resigned from his position on the" -board-and—Mrs-Gj-B.—McNaught—was- elected a director in his stead. No new branches of the Home Bank were opened, but arrangements are being made to open two more offices in the City of Toronto. One hundred and sixty-five (165) shareholders have been added during the year, and the total number now" ls 1836. The annual examination by the directors of the treasury and securities was made, and the branches inspected.^ General Manager's Report Senator James Mason, the general manager, then read tho following report: Tho net profits for the year are nearly 12 per cent, on the average paid-up capital—deposits show an Increase of nearly $1,000,000. The whole of the authorlzod- capital, $2,000,000, is now taken, and almost entirely paid up—tho Reserve Fund or Rest has been incrensod by $200,000 nnd amounts to $050,000, bolng slightly more than one-third of the. paid-up capital. The total assets,amount to $14,735,100.29, an Increase of considerably more than $2,000,000 over last year. The purchase of the assots ancl tho taking over of La Banque Internationale—referred to In tho Directors' Report—Increases tho scope of tho Bank's operations ln various ways- one Important, feature bolng tho increased circulation following on tho Increased paid-up capital. Tho Montreal branch should nlao grow ln tlmo to bo of considerable usefulness, inasmuch as that city ls becoming a vory largo grain oxp'ort point, and In tho Province of Quebec Bhould In duo courso nmtorlnlly ndd to tlio volumo of tho Bank's business and profits, Your approval will bo tiBked for a by-law to Increase tbo capital stock to $b,000,000—this will only bo takon nd- vantngo of from tlmo to tlmo, as tlio growing buslnoHB of tlio Bank mny mnko It noc«BHiiry to obtain Incroasod pnld-up capital and tho correspond* lngly IncrcnHort circulation, Tlio Hunk Act, aftor long and enroll conHldflrntlon,lioth In nnd out of Parliament, linn boon oxtondotl for n furthor period of ton (10) years—the* changes made bolng .considered bono- flelfil both to tlio public nnd tho bank*. 8omo slight oltorntlons In Uio by-laws will require to bo mado by reason of this new Aot, Much rogrot must bo felt at the severance of an actlvo connection, ex- tondlntt ovor a groat many years, with tho Bank nnd its preceding Institute L . * .* ' 1»:,. , * 1 i, „4I4,J), -v* t.ttJi i-.«l(.»t, tli tjitittliltt, .til. Wtifp'nn n'K«t\fc», thnt jrontlMwn hnv- Ing Intimated that owing to continued Ill-health and constant inability to attend the meeting* of the board bo Is compelled to decline re-election, It Bhould bo added that tbe Interest al- ih»|»» UiMstt i,<3 It'll, OftOttlB HI tbe 111- fain of the Bank contributed largely to Its lucceai. Mention should alio bo made of the death of Mr. R. B. Street, lato Inspector of the Bank. Mr. Street's connection with the Home Saving! and Loan Company, thc predecessor of the Bank, dated back to the year 1879, (tnd hft wn« over a faithful aud efficient officer. Rvlewlnfl Finances Centrally The financial stringency whtci* prevails throughout the tmalncn* world, tWefly twud by the Balkan war—aot yu mmpintflT nt*UM—h felt In Citrt* ada. and aggravated by the unwlte and unwarranted speculation In real estate, until recently so widespread and also by the great expansion' of the business of the country. This stringency is likely to continue throughout- the- year, and more especially during the season when the crops require to be moved, but should prove more or less beneficial by checking over-borrowing on the part of our municipalities, and putting an end to speculative trading of all sorts. The large and steadily increasing immigration into Canada, the extensive railway construction, and the sound conditions generally of business and of the manufacturing and other industries, can be taken as a reassuring factor. Crop conditions in the Northwest may be considered fairly satisfactory, the acreage being somewhat Increased and, from the most recent reports, an average crop may be looked for. The advisability of establishing a Pension Fund has been for some time under consideration, and it is felt that it should be no longer deferred. That Pension Funds are considered useful and necessary is evidenced by the fact that they have been in existence for years in almost every bank in the country. Where this fund is established bank officers feel that long and faithful service will be re warded and a competency more or le>s adequate secured for themselves or their families, and this necessarily creates a feeling of loyalty that must prove beneficial to the institution. The Grain-Growers' Interests In the discussion which followed the general manager's report, Mr. John Kennedy, vice-president of the Grain- Growers' Grain Company, addressed the meeting and referred to the three weeks' trip he had taken through the Northwest Provinces before he arrived to attend the meeting of the Home Bank. Mr. John Kennedy, one of the Western* directors of the Home Bank, and second vice-president of the Grain- Growers' Grain Company, addressed the meeting and stated as follows: "I am pleased once more, at this very important meeting, to report good 1-rogress from the Wesl, and to say that, the Grain-Growls' Grain . Cum- pa;iy--the Home Bank's biggest cus- tomer'in the West and one of its largest shoreholders—is .having .another successful year, and w'.U handle more ■grain— than— the~prev;ous^yea"r; which" was 28,000,000 bushels. "The leasing of the Manitoba Government system of line elevators, comprising 176 in number, was a 0very wise move, and .gives every indication of being beneficial to producers at all points where thenars located. "The.action of'tbe company in also leasing from the C. P. R, one of their terminal elevators at Fort William, with a capacity of 2,500,000 bushels, is proving quite successful, and is giving us a wider knowledge of the grain trade. It is gratifying for me, as a director of the Home Bank, to say that the Homo Bank is looked upon by many Western producers and others as being an important factor in helping to bring about conditions which nre much desired by the farmers of the West. • "I am also pleased to Bay, and in no uncertain way, that the connection formed through the opening of a number of branches of tho bank in Manitoba and Saskatchewan is being looked upon as mutually valunblo, and requests for opening new branches aro very, frequently presented. "Our shareholders and customors generally, aro well pleased with tho accommodation received at tho hands of the Home Bank throughout* our Western Provinces. "I wIbIi to point but as clearly ns possible that by this connection tho Homo Bank depositors in tho East nro helping'to'a groat extent at all points whoro our branches .have opened Itt rellovlng tlio financial situation, which Is "felt* very keenly in tho Wost. I can soo n grent futuro for the Homo Bank In tho West, nnd I would llko to assure you that It la the deslro of vory many of our loading farmers that tho Homo Bank keep pace with tlio ever Increasing development nnd rapid growth of the prosont tlmo by becoming still more Identified with tho West. "At tlio last annual mooting, our gonoral manager roforrod to tlio land speculation In tho West, nnd It ts to bo noted tlmt UiIr still continues, but In a ..modified way, and I hopo that in the future our Cnnadlan banks will bo enabled to moro largely uhsIhI tlio farmers of the West, who aro the roal wealtli-prodiicorH of tlm country. "in conclusion, I would like to refer to the crop conditions In the Wost this year. I bellovo tlint olghty-flve por cent, of tlio three provinces has had sufficient moisture to assure an average crop, Homo points not having sufflclont moisture," On a motion irom tienator Aloic* iwiU-r Mi'f'.yJJ, ii'CMjdwJ hy ,),i; Ed* ward fliilloy, tho thnnks of (ho uliarf*- holders wero extended to the offlcors and directors for thoir attention to the affaires of the Institution. Tn mnvlne n voto nf tltrmT/o' in ♦*>/> general manager and officers of the bank, the honorable attornoy-general, Mr. J. J, Foy, K.C., referred to the attention that he had always observed was extended to the customers of the Home Bank. The Hon, Mr, Poy'a motion was seconded by Mr, William Crocker. law, .No. 10, was moved by Mr. M. J. Haney, C.E., and seconded by Mr. H. S. Harwood. Result of Poll ■The scrutineers reported the election of the following directors for the ensuing year:' Messrs. ' Thomas A. Crerar, Thomas Flynn, E. G. Gooder- ham, John Kennedy, A. Claude Macdoneli, 'M.P., Col. the Hon. Janies Mason, C. B. McNaught, John Persse. Directors' Meeting At a subsequent meeting by* the board of directors, held immediately after the general meeting the following officers were reported as elected to office for the ensuing year: Colonel the,Hon. James Mason, president: Thomas Flynn, vice-president. —Toronto World. CR. Statement of the results of. the business of the Bank for the Year ending 31st May, 1913 PROFIT AND LOSS ACCOUNT Balance of Profit and Loss Account, 31st May, 1912 $ 86,001.68 Net profits for the year, after deducting charges of management, accrued interest, making full provision for bad and doubtful debts, and rebate of interest on unmatured bills 167,125.5S $223,127.26 CAPITAL PROFIT ACCOUNT Premium on Capital.Stock received during the year 183.76S.82 $436,896.08 Which has been appropriated as follows: DR. Dividend No. 23, qunrterly, at rate of 7 per cent, per annum $22,518.33 Dividend No. 24, quarterly, at rate of 7 per cent, per annum 22,595.04 Dividend No. 25, quarterly, at. rate of 7 per cent, per annum 22,037.46 Dlvldent No. 26, quarterly, at rate of 7 per cent, per annum 28,044.94 $ 96,425.77 Transferred to Rest Account ' 200,000.00 Balance (Of this Balance $40,000 will be written off Bank Premises and Office Furniture) 140,470.31 LIABILITIES $43G,S96.0S To the Public: ■Notes of the Bank in circulation ' .: $1,752,220.00 Deposits net bearing interest $2,120,624.02 Deposits bearing interest 7,858,357.33 $9,97S,981.85 Balances>due other Banks in Canada ..- 6,194.S4 Balances due Agents In Foreign Countries 239,416.18 To the Shareholders: " Capital (Subscribed $2,000,000.00), Paid up ....$1,938,208.10 Rest ' ^ 650,000.00 Dividends unclaimed ". 961.57 Dividend No. 26 (quarterly), being at the rate of 7 per cent, per annum, payable June 2nd, 1913 28,644.94 Profit and Loss Account carried forward 140,470.31 $11,976,812.37 ; 2,75S,2S7.92 $14,735,100.29 ASSETS Gold and Silver Coin $ 271,879.70 Dominion Government Notes 1,268.750.00 : $1,540,029.70 Deposits with Dominion Government a's security for Note Circulation 89,600.00 Notes of and Cheques on other Banks 377,924.39 Balance due from other Banks in Canada ■ 898,466.39 Balances due from Agents in Great Britian ' 55,019.95 Railway,'Municipal, and other Bonds .' 331,202.75 'Cail~Eoans"secure~d'by~StocksrBon7is'r~andT COLEMAN Billiard and Pool Parlor Two Billiard Tables Three Pool Tables Bowling Alley Hairdressing Cigars J. Graham, ?™Bi $5,214,413,19 Current Loans and Bills Discounted „ $8,799,608.56 Overdue Debts (estimated loss provided for) 29,357.80 Mortgages on Real Estate sold by the Bank 7,231.70 Bank Premises, Safes, and Office Furniture 665,557.18 Other Assets ., t 1S,931.58 9,520,686.92 Toronto, 31st May, 1913. $14,735,100.29 JAMES MASON, General Manager When you can own your own home? We have for sale Lots ih town and Lots in subdivision in Coleman at'all prices. We can suit your income. Call and see us. Coleman Realty Co. AGENTS FOR Fire Insurance and Oliver ypewriters Advertise in the Ledger and get Results Hum* Cank Pension Fund On motion of Mr. V, E. Luke, seconded toy Ur. 3, A, Todd, the _ym ©f $10,000 inn appropriated for tha pur* pose of MtsblUhlnR'ii pension fund for How.*- «*»% fl*»%t snd official*. The byr.r'* tn lucrum tlifc capital of tbe Honw Bask from two to fir* million dollars, according to tho by- Exploitation of Labor Slnco tlio working peoplo do not receive tho full value of their products—because a considerable profit Is mado by tho employing class on everything tho workers produco—can thoy bo expected to buy back theso products? Tliolr numerical strength makes thorn tho chief consumers of tho country and those on whom production mainly depends. In this way, tho ,whoring peoplo not bolng able to consume enough, nnd by tho planless way in which production is carried on In general, tho BO-call'od overproduction Is crontod, • Of course, no mattor how much or how llttlo tho toilers of n nation create, thoy always create moro than they nro able to buy wlkfi tliolr wages, bocauso thoy havo novor ro» celved tho full -value of that production. In thifl way tho ao-cnllctl Industrial crises originate. Thoy havo como upon us about onco In ovory twenty years, roughly Bpoaklnjf, since capitalist production bosnln ltd sway. At ouch tlmt'B tho trado and the manufacturing of n notion ennin to n stand- Htlll, bO(;*nuHo "thoro Ih too much on liniul.' And tho working pooplo lmvo to ntop work and ro rnggoil and hungry bocnup thoro Ih too much on band. Statesman, noWBimporH, Inwyom, nml ttoenllml roformont on Mich on- cnHlonu claim tlint It Ih olthor too much silver, lack of confidence, or whnt not, that Ih tho caiiHO of tho lndutitrln! crlttiK, or panic, as It Ih Homotlrnofl called, Hut bard tlifton aro really liard only on U10K0 wIiobo subslBtonco -dopomli on their having work to do. For tbo nonr noopln Mi« tlmns srn always linn!, LVurinR "hard tlmim" tho wIvoh nnd dauKhttsrR of tho capitalists, however do met Iwe off attMsdlw? ball*, par- tics and operas, In their Bilks and diamonds, iin lut* u-mu-ii >, ii v,n- mufc* ani vory hard, tho wealthy and chnrltnblo pooplo ulrnply arrange one moro amusement nnd call It a "chnrlty ball." At far na security of work I* concerned, tho workman of tho prdment time U wrie off U..u. ;*.r.y of hlu prc<l«cc»ior« In history. In fact, the Irregularity of Ul;i employment, the, frequently with jlikh he Is out of work, la'tha most alarmltu foaturo of the working man's condition. Thn toller of today can not work '-»-he.n hi wants to, or when ho outfit to. In ord«r to support him»«lf ani fumlly. U» can woik <>nl> *),*-i» It f* Ui Hit* profit of tho #mpIoyer that be should do so.—Mctor L. Hergor. Stephen L. Humble Dealer in Hardware, Stoves & Ranges Fancy Goods and Stationery BELLEVUE > --"■' Alberta John A. McDonald FIRE INSURANCE Special Representative Sun Life Assurance Co, of Canada Agent Singer Sewing Machine $2.00 per month Phono 120 BLAIRMORE ' Box 22 Steam Heated Throughout Electric^ Lighted THE KING EDWARD HOTEL J. L. GATES, Proprietor Fernie, B, C. The Leading Commercial Hotel of thc City Rates |2.50 per day With Private Bath $3.00 Fire Proof Sample Rooms in Connection WHEN YOU WANT the Best of Fine Kcukwenr, Sox, Caps, Underwear, .Shirts, Suits, Trunks, Grips, Hoots & Shoes, como to James H. Naylor, Bellevue Everything sold with n guarantee tliat if not satis- factory, you "am' return it nwl ^t'your money hack PAGE FOUR THE DISTRICT LEDGER, FERNIE, B. C, JULY 5,1913 Published every Saturday morning at its office Pellat Avenue, Fernie, B. C... Subscription $1.00 per year in advance. . An excellent advertising medium. Largest circulation in the District. Advertising rates on application. Up-to-date facilities for the execution of all kinds of book, job and color work. Mail orders receive special attention Address all communications to the District Ledger. F. H. NEWNHAM Editor-Manager Telephone No. 48 Post Office Box No. 380 OUR COMPETITION Many ways liave boon suggested to us interesting our renders and increasing the popularity ot the Ledger, for it must be recognized by all that a newspaper lo fulfil ils mission must have readers Kvery paper is always ready to enroll new subscribers—1 he list of subscribers is Ihe very life of a newspaper, and if it has .not got tho renders who will take a real live interest in il, then look for an early demise. And this applies in equal force to every movement; for be a cause never so great or just—if there is lacking the adherents or follower, then it just'quits—fizzles out. The Ledger has a mission, and to perform thai mission we want every subscriber we can get; wo want every mine worker and every union in this Western Canada to purchase and read this paper, aiid we want you, Mr. Reader, lo help us. AVe are willing to repay you for this trouble—and to repay you handsomely. As has been previously explained through these columns, the $L00 per year in no way pays for the Ledger, it, does not half pay for it; but if we can get every union man in the Crow's Nest Pass on our list we shall be content. And not thinking this impossible, we intend to try, and within the course of a few weeks hope to have other announcements to make of an equally interesting character,, but in the mean time we want you to get busy and win a watch and fob or a $5.00 gold piece, or one of the other handsome prizes offered. and cuts off his supply from the earth, he too is "up in the air." His strength wanes. And unless his connection with the earth supply is reestablished, he perishes. At the present time, all workers are deprived of most of the supply to which they are entitled. They are "deprived of it because Uie industMes are owned by the capitalists. Tke private oaviiov- ship of the industries enables the private owners —the capitalists—to keep for themselves most ol the earnings of the workers. They can do so, because the workers are dependent upon them Cor jobs. AVe Socialists say that the industries shall be owned collectively by all the people. Tlien the people will'" employ themselves in their own industries and pay themselves all they earn. Their connection with their full earth supply will thus be re-established. Then, we shall no longer be a physically and intellectually stunted race, but will have a full and free opportunity to make the most of life.—John M. Work. News of the District Camps (Continued from Page 5) COAL CREEK ♦ THE SITUATION ON THE ISLAND CONNECT UP WITH THE SUPPLY In the ancient, classic mythology there' is a story about an earth-born giant named Antaeus. Thc warm earth, Terra, was his mother. His father was the stormy Neptune, god of thc sea. When.he was in touch with the earth, his mother, strength and vitality flowed into him from the earth. "When he was not in contact with the earth, 111SH5trengt]r"waned! ™" One day Hercules happened along, swinging his club, fresh from his exploit of holding the world on.his shoulders while Atlas* got thc golden apples of the Ilesperides for him, Envious Antaeus was like Cassius, he could not be at hearth's ease while he beheld a greater than he. ' So, the two giants engaged in a mortal combat. Hercules was the stronger. But he found that every time lie felled Antaeus to the ground wilh his club the earthborn giant acquired new strength from the earth and sprang to his feet stronger than ever. To overcome this difficulty, Hercules seized him by the gith,., swung him aloft, and held him high in the air. In this posistion, Antaeus no longer received his accustomed supply of strength from the earth. His strength therefore waned. In a short time he died, and Hercules tossed liis lubberly hulk into a neighboring valley. Modern man also derives his strength and vitality from the earth not directly like Antaeus— but indirectly, through his food, his clothing, his shelter, etc. lie, too, is onliroly dependent upon tho earth. When llie Hercules of capitalism comes along On the front page of this issue will be found a letter from Frank Farrington. International organizer on Vancouver Island, to the Deputy Minister oC Labor. Tlie letter scarcely- needs comment, but, as an illustration of the red tapism and piffjying technicalities that surround the Industrial Disputes Act and operation of same it is unique. If this aot was intended to benefit, the worker and organized labor, why should it. bc necessary to comply with these miserable inconscquen- tical details? If it is to be efficatious why should there bc any delay? The usefulness of this act is only apparent when the worker is compelled, after months of struggle aud privation to appeal to the government for arbitration. AVe say "usefulness," and undoubtedly it is useful to the employer. Tlie very nature of enquiry under its provisions precludes the worker from giving honest and straight forward testimony. Is it not most absurd to expect workers to give testimony, in open court wheu they know only too well that their evidence must be deterim- enlal to their employer. How many men will make the sacrifice, and, why should they? For their fellow-worker! Nonsense! To the unsophisticated this may appear rank heresy but it-is not. True, the employer may not discriminate against the worker who' does give evidence but human beings are naturally cowards when it comes down to risking—or1 even the thought of risking—the meal tieket—the job..' To say that the act helps some classes of organized labor is too ambigious; one "might as well -say it helps those who help themselves. That is about the truth. No, we do not believe the mine workers of Vancouver Island will benefit a great deal from this famous piece of legislation and prefer to catalogues it 'benefits to the worker in the same sequence as Sir George Ask-' with did in his report to the British government of valuo to the country, the employer,—and lastly, remember to the employed! However, if there is anything to bo gained by the act then we can only hope that ■ the mine workers on the Island may secure same, but cannot help but note Mr. Farrington's pointed comment "... AVe arc forced to the opinion that had the Minister been really anxious to be helpful . . . he would liave put forth some effort to bring about an adjustment of the trouble after thc receipt of Mr. Foster's letter, instead of remaining silent, on the matter from October 7th, 1012, to Miiy-8th, 3913 . , ."• Just seven months! Ono of the principal objections given (according to Sir, George Ask- with) by the trado unions of Canada to the Indus- (rial Disputes Act was the endless delays that had been experienced both in getting the aot into operation and securing awards when mnde, Do you think they wore justified? WEST VIRGINIA'S GREAT INDUSTRAIL WAR BEGAN JULY 1 Negotiations Off Between the Mine- workers nnd Coal Operators, and the Fight Will Be to a Finish—Other Coal Flelda to be Involved. Hngaerty's Statement Aftor oxtoii'ilml iifinotlfitlomi lie* two-mi tin; Now lllvor conl oimrnforn und tliolr <*nliiloy<*(*n, a iw-nurnl strllio lum heun oni wim I to l>nt?ln •luly*1 1" tlio t'i)Urn Xew Klv-r tUAtlS Violin lorn* on tlm P'U't of Iho opom- torfl on I'iilnt, mul ('iil)ln Crooks and In tlio Conl Kh'or i'lold aro or such fU'itvo liii|iortititt,'o tlmt n Htrllui will Imconio offoctlvo at all tlio rnlnms In iIioho Hootloim wlioro tho tcirmu of Iho rocont Hottlotnout lmvo boon bo urcws- ly'violated, Million from all othor hooIIoiih aro ,-ornwfltly jMlvlsfil to nt-ay invay from VVoHt Vin-'lnlii, nnd imrfloiilnrly from tlio jioJiIh attovo muiKMl until ndvlMod both sides and . after the fruit- Iohb exchange of propositions mul counter propositions" thvousli Governor Half loi d, who consented to net ns Intermediary. Tho operators would nRroo to nothing hotter than tho ngroomont entered'' Into under Oovornor 'irntflold's proposition to bring about, n settlement of tho rocont Pnlnt nnd Cnhln Crook Htrlko. That iiKrooinont Iiiih boon very unsatisfactory bocniiHo of tho oiiho with which It ban boon broken hy Iho operators from day to day. Tlio minors' loaders know Hint sucli mi iiki'«o- mont would neither mlMy tho minors nor lOHiilt In porirmnont poaoo In tho troubled distriot, ho'.ieo thoy turned It down, At flvo o'clock the ,«i.rlb!...call ,'tdopf.,;tl ui the moch' MfM'i.i,""; meeting halbocr, officially i , ■nruyc land w.-i;i on Uh way to tho '•".v..'inn, ni'noi'H. Tha Cull 1 Tho cnll recites that tbo miners (Continued' on Pngo 8) ll) (ill; UHll,-.J»,"i iiiU'iV No, 17 and UK THOS. IIAOOIMTV. Intcrnntlonn! Hoard Mombor Tf. M. W, of A. ■f'tiiirtccin:! lime 07 The htrlko Is on, The coal oporu- tor-, of tbo New Itivor fkdd had i|, In their power to Rrant a few re'aiion- able f-on-foHslons and restore peneo In that troubled district. They passed up their elmncM and on Tuesday, .Tnlv 1, thfr/i '.vlll h* from 13,000 in. J.'i.Ooii men inviiy from their nccus- J loniod plncos In the rnlnos—to ro- J mnln Idle fo lows as mny be tierets-' snry to forco a satisfactory settlement from their employers. It will be West Virginia's Krcathst Indue- trfnl war, | Si'gollnl.otw bf.lwcMi tbe opr.-r.i- tin nrtff th* minfrn itrf till off I ati'iT two days of co»frr<»nci» on Nanaimo Demonstration tr*... ii, *, "i c j*. . - wyrda, I* would llko to stale that the. Vamttmo TVallj."' Ilen»Vl' lri their'iitix- lety to help the employers are stop. plnn at tinthlw?, In fact, If possible, .i.,., ,. i,.,. i , >i,,i than i|»ur friends, "The Fernlo l-'n-o Press" have acted towards ns from time to tlmo, honco you ,v 111 tin. dorstiiiid Iho rltdinoHH of the rebuke. The Herald Htaff has ft very peculiar tabulating machine. I fniicy It .ids much tbe snme ,'(!»<) ootivov ■> n*f ■\.!*l,-*.iv.,t leime— eiiiiirKlnx nnd reducing to ','i tlieir .•lI'lMlinentH, Whell Ibev .-."■'■ |,v.!> lrif<' al'a herd of Rcnbs ih-v turn on the magniryln-K tonse hilt v. hen looking at an union procession, lhi> loverMi matters, besides belli;: very apt to make a fow mistaken -not iutontloual- ly, ol' t-ourmt. After *K'':i.;;u sciti.'d rtoifn on fhe jrronrr?, TilyjlA. Pn-il* tbml router m chairman called the gathering to ordor and speeches wore delivered -by tho following: International Board Member Pottlgrow, International Organizer Pattlson, International Board Mombor Hoes, Itov. llowo, and last, but riot hy any ineana least, n local.workor named Harry Melkle, (Thd audience seemed delighted with tho short talks. After tbo spooch feast was over n splondld sport programme was started Including mnny comical events, such as clowns football vs, tlio regulars, obslaclo races. One obstacle bolng tho outing of a bun off a string without using bonds. Ladles null-driving contest, baby show, and many othor Items, too numerous to mention, Most, ftimllioH, despite* Uio fact that. thoy lire on Htrlko. hnd splondld spreads of eatables on the lawn, eqinl to what you see In any ot our fancy rosin lira ills nnd hotols. honco there wan nothing lucking. Ono foaturo of tlio day was the wliolo hearted, carefree manner In which nil joined In Iho fun, and tho merry peals of laughter from old nnd young was refreshing Indeed, Iu conclusion I will say that npart from tlio niil"tnii of i\ir* i-iitiiM". t( .,•*,*, thn general cnnsetiHiis of opinion tlint yesterday's demonstration has ocllpa- ed everything that wus ever bold at \':ma!mo. It will U!\doubte<lly riftVC ft marked effect, I may juist add Unit livo, I'ettlgrew nnd myself nre address- !, ,.. ,1 , . ,.. ... -* (' 1 •-'* ' », ■ ' ' I am Indeed pleased with the treatment meted out to me hero, being received everywlinro with open arms. Many old friends wbo have been alonn tho Crow going out of their way 10 como forward and welcome me, and it inn rn-ike lnfj»lrl-"!<i nt fhetr n?-l friends, Knowing th«J Interest taken by tbo men lit our TMstrle! In tuu flplit I thought It wipe lo put tlili) eplstlo together nnd let them liavi something from the sent of war, fording more confident than ever of our fliiccoM out hero. TlianWtJjr J*ou for tjjo space. Tout*'truly, DAVE KEGS Mr. and Mrs. Win. Wilson desire to thank the members of the club for their kindness in erecting a memorial stone to the late Wm. Agnew, who lost his life on the M. P. & M. track some time ago. Coal Creek football club captured another two points on Saturday last, In thc encounter with Michel, Rev. Schramn officiated with the whistle, by mutual arrangement, in the absence of Mr. Robertson, of Hlllcrest, Of tho game Itself nothing great can be said Coal Creek having most of the play. Michel wero minus several of their best players and had to put on reserves, and deserve credit for the good fight thoy put up. Result, Coal Creek, 3; Michel, 1. Wc hope to see you bring back 2 points from Hosmer on Saturday, boys. Several members of the gentler sex journeyed with the Michel team to Coal Creek. The Amatuer Dramatic society aro busy preparing for another concert in the near future. Particulars later. Win. Mazzie, Ed. Roberts and Pete Dawson arrived back in camp on Monday, after their prospecting expeditions. * We wonder' how many Tommy Greens you buried, Pete. Coal Creek football club journey to Hosmer on Saturday to fulfil their league engagement, The line-up is as follows: Goal, T. Banns, J. Mc- Letchle, W, McFegan; Sweeney Par- nell, Whyte; Patridge, Booth, Manning Joinson, Johnstone;' reserves, Harper and Armstrong.. Team* leaye Coal Creek 3.45 and proceed to Hosmer in conveyances. Another Accident at Coal Creek A thrill went through the camp on Wednesday afternoon when news got around that a man was killed in 1 Bast mine. On investigation, however, such was happily not the case, but a cave in had occurred and pinned a man under 'by the name of Joe Hubbard. The unfortunate fellow sustained injuries to his arm, foot and face. Fortunately there were no bones broke.n. After being attended to by Dr. Workman a special train conveyed him to Fernie hospital. Mrs. John was the guest of Mrs, W. Thornton, Coyote street, on .Saturday and Sunday last, We are pleased to report information received that Tom Mason is doing fine after his operation which took, place in St. Paul's hospital, Vancouver. —Mrsi—Marie-Ilugall—a'rni-faujily—ar=- rived in camp ' on Wednesday from Wingates1-' County, Durham, England, Owing to the inclemency of the weather, the Shivoree band did not put in an appearance to give tho musical welcome for which- they are celebrated. However, the' bloodhounds were around at night. Mark Is wearing the smile that won't come off now. We welcome you to Coal Creek, the garden city of the west! Mr. and Mrs, Robert Cook, of Lancashire, England, have taken up their residence among us. Far different to the clogs and shawl style out here Bob, isn't It? We welcome you in gradely "Lanky" fashion. A vote of censure ought to be sent to the deck of the weather, for tlie dope dished out to us on Tuesday which necessitated tho postonment ot tho sports In Fernlo. Pity also was that a special train was not run for tho convenience of the women and children of Coal Creek, as somo of them were In a sorry flight after being In town since early morning. We hope the sports committee will think of this Jn future. The credit of Conl Crock ns the home of entertainers was uphold on Tuesday night at tho Vots' concort, by our representatives who contributed towards the program, for it was tho gonornl opinion that it was, ono of the host concerts hold ln Fernlo, Throo cheers for the Vets and their offorts. Below wo glvo a brief survey rf tho honors list at; tho Coal Crook schools for tho last torm. Wo aro Indebted to the prlnqjpal, John Koough, II. A„ for tho list: DlvlBlon 1, Diplomas for proficiency, not given; diploma for attondnnco, .Tosslo Shorplor; diploma for tlepnrtirient, John 1-Morsloy. LnndorH, Nolly Mlllhurn, Harold Puekoy John Rckorsloy, WIlllo Walls, Itobt, Joyce, Jimmy Joyce, .Margaret Shanks; division '2, dlploirtns for proficiency. Mabel Michel: diploma for attondnnco, Nora Sharplor; dip- lonin for deportment, Emily Lniifoar: loaders, 1st renders, Mabol Mlchol nnd Frank Deploy; 2nd prlmors, Cyril Mlchol and John Hughes, flroat credit Ih duo tho tnnohoi'H who labor- oil undor great difficulties owing to Kovoro weather and structural altera- lions at tho flchools. Sells Flofo advertising agent lias boon very busy up In this burg lately. Tho kids as well as grown up nro wearing aii anticipatory Binllo In consequence, hot us hopo for good wonthor, Wajilort—-nil "elidible*" to get busy on thollMooBjji racket boforo tho char- n-.i *.'n>t,„ii, *.s*w i(. iiiJiMOprougn ,'or parHcnbn';', Don't forgt the welcome services nt tlio Methodist, church on Sundny.July Gib. Uev, Dr, Phlllpa will occupy tho pulpit, Hvorybody welcome. Ikdow wo Rive the names of the t (iin Crock ofiiidltwitos nt tho engineers cxniiilnatlons hold In Fornlo ro- cctitly; George Vlckors, Chas, Snylo, •lack Munroe, Uobt. Thornton, Olins. Perrle, Alexander Smart, Lowther Morton, Jos, Buchanan, Lone Bonnie and Harry Vaton. \ Vornbifd never cease, John stayed In town all night on Sunday and wlu.u \w, nvvoki> hu found u wiw. Bettor iliau seeing snake* or rats, Jack. A llttlo care on the part of tho person rcapon»Uitt> for th« blasting op- orations on the nm Rrtde. wotiifd perhaps mean less broken windows, fete, hmui* lumps of roek may have hcjsn qulto conventional! *■ visiting cards in the Stone Age, but we object to them being delivered through t.he bedroom window in this prosaic era. Ring off. Nuff sed. Joe Palmer, formerly of Cumberland, England, late of California, accompanied by his son. is staying in the camp, with Mr. and Mrs. Steve Hall, Coyote street. The old townies ai"e glad to see you, Joe. FRANK,NOTES THE ISIS The management again announce a splendid feature film for Friday and Saturday evening and matinee, the great.' spectacular English feature "Lieut. Rose, R. N., in China seas," in two parts. This is a nautical drama full of life and thrills, and is by the same film company who produced "Lieut. Rose. and tbe Royal visit," "Battle in the Clouds/' etc. The picture to be shown tonight and tomorrow will be equally realistic. Don't miss it. The usual choice program of comics and drama. Special'tor Monday and Tuesday, "At Mad Mule Canyon." Classified Ads.-Cent a Word , All kinds of Household Furniture'' bought in • large or small quantities, also gents' cast-off clothing. Secondhand Store, Victoria Avenue North. SEE! It's Coming! Spring! Someone will -want those lots in Cedar Valley. Better see Evans about them. IF YOU DON'T Mrs. Charles Patmore and family left on Saturday for Cranbrook to join Mr. Patmore, who is now 'working for the summer. •Miss Doris Wright returned to Macleod on Saturday's Local after spending a month with friends here. .Airs. J. J. Thomas left on Monday for a week's visit with her daughter, Miss Lillian, in Calgary. Mr. and Mrs. Burns, of Hillcrest, and Mr. T. Burns, of Coleman, were guests of Mr. Win. Simpson on Monday. Mr. 'Mark Drumm returned to .Calgary on Monday much improved in health after his recent operation. Rev. and Mrs.W. H. Irwin, of Bellevue, passed through town on their way to Cranbrook on Monday morning, where they are to spend the week in the interests of the annual Sunday School Convention, which Is being held there this summer. Quite a number of townspeople took ln the sports at Bellevue on the lst, and all report having had a good time. Miss McColm left on Monday for Edmonton, where she will spend the summer vacation, and while there "will attend the Summer School, held for the benefit of teachers. Miss Mary McDonald and Mrs. Mclntyre of Blairmore were visitors' to town the first part of the week. Mrs. Chas. Dunlop nnd children, of Coleman, spent the holiday this week the guests of Mrs. A. I. Blais. Miss Murdoch is spending'the-holidays at her home in Cowley. ■Mr. H, D. McKay, the school principal, has gone to Calgary and points north. Mr. D. R. McKinnon, of Burmis, Is in the hospital at present suffering from injuries received as the result of a fall down a coal chute. Quite a number of our young men and women 'attended the dance at Passburg on Monday night, and the noted Bohemian band supplied the music. They came home in the early hours of Tuesday morning apparently having enjoyed themselves. ■Master "Willie Simpson went west to Colemari__this_jV.eek.-_w:here^he_will- spend the next couple of months with his uncle. Master Jimmie Wilcox is spending a few days at Lundbreck. ■Mr. Vincel Ruszicka returned home last Friday night from a two weeks' trip up to New Hazelton, B. C, ' The subject of the address at the Methodist church next Sunday night will be "If I Have Different Theological Views from Another Man Can we Both'be Christians?" Tho Protestant Sunday Schools of Blalrmoro united their forces on the lst of July, and took all the children to Burmis for a picnic. The day was a great success except for one accident, the little boy of Mr. F. M. Thomson got kicked on the jaw by a horse and was badly bruised. ■ > Mr. Frank Perkerney Is the new driver for the Frank Wholosalo Wine and Liquor company. Receive The Ledger don't blame us. Watch the date of the expiration of your subscription which is printed on the same label containing your address. FOR RENT—Four roomed House; meat kitchen,. clothes closet, electric light, water, etc. Apply Wm. Barton, agent Singers Sewing Machine Co.. City. _ 45-3tp. " FOR SALE Five roomed house, plastered, price, $1150.00. Three hundred cash, balance on terms. Apply W. Barton, agent Singer Sewing Machine, City. NOTICE •To the officers and members of the Unltod Mine Workors of America, District No. 18. Brothers:—In accordance with tho requirements of our new constitution, and through tho resignation of the District VIco President and District Secretary Treasurer, tho call for nominations ls sont to all local unions. Yielding to tho request of many friends'from various parts of tho district I announco mysolf ns a candidate for Vice President. Will local secretary ploaso mako known this announcement to thoir local unions when limiting nominations Tor Vice Prosldont, Fraternally Yours, THOS. G, HAIUHBS xlit dClufl V*« * (lii(rr«m'«) AMATEUR ATHLETIC CLUB A\ !*****. t*fm*WHmNA lit *• >' y$x. J PAT CONNOLLY Light Henvy-tvolglit ('li/itnplnn of tlio world Phyilrnl Imlrti'lttr md Director CUSSES Kvery Sttm.lny, Wrdnoibiy nml I>!,|,h* mnn * ji, in, TERMS; $1,00 ptr month, Prlrnlt* Tuftfan arranged Thomson & Morrison Funeral Directors Fernie, B. C. Local Agents Orders taken throughout the Pass THE CANADIAN BANK OF COMMERCE CAPITAL, $15,000,000 REST, $12,500,000 MONEY ORDERS Issued by The Canadian Bank of Commerce, are a safe, convenient and inexpensive method of remitting small sums of money. These Orders, payable without charge at any bank in Canada (except in the Yukon Territory) and in the principal cities of the United States, are issued at -the-followingp-rates: <^ $5 and under ......: 3 cents Over 5 and not exceeding $10 6 " " 10 " " , 30 10 "• " 30 " " 50 15 ** REMITTANCES ABROAD Bboald ba mado by means of ear SPECIAL FOREIGN DRAFTS and MONEY ORDERS, toned without delay at reasonable rnttt. L. A. S. DACK, Manager. FERNIE BRANCH THE msmm Bellevue Hotel COMMERCIAL HOUSE Best Accommodation In the Paso.— Up-to-Date —■ Every Convenience- Excellent Cuisine. SUITABLE FOR LADIES AND GENTLEMEN J. A. CALLAN, Prop. BELLEVUE, Alta. "REAL ESTATE GOING UP?' Tho question Is naked. Wo answered: "Look aroiind you nnd boo, Investigation Discloses That Real Estate Prices Are'Advancing ... ... ... «... Aro you allvo. to tho situation? If you*aro wo can sliow ' you n placo you can ninlto a big profit on. As domparod to later on, ; Just Now, Houses Here Are Dirt Cheap. M. A. KASTNER ALEX BECK BLOCK, FERNIE, B, C. FINE CIRCUS FRIDAY, July • • t ^r9*--~r7\**7z * uni ^~yi ■ '*, '. '*\j!i?T'5S ''"■, ■''•''' • .'•''*-'•• V'SSi) lli K&i 1 &j@w ■•■> fix!!*?/. \g^)^aa^mm^my;:.S', ''' rMMaSV' liiat':' • * '.'iS^j* '___j_&_*,'i1__m}S'. Free Circus Street Parade 10:30 aim. 9 bands, S5Q horses,'Xpt!!Uf.ld&t people of all clime* in native costumed will bc shown in parade. Twozhowfi in\ly—nfhrnmn at 2, night at P, doors open at 1 and 7jun.» Waterproof tcnU.. Admission 25 eent* to see it all, a**^ il? ft K I !(7X I************************, i . . * '. W MB * ^n£ *4&^9w * ffl^^l ^^ ^8t * * mm m yKLs* m n- *^^" mt ^kWkwr ^B J' ****** ?HE DISTRICT LEDGER, FERNIE, B. C, JULY 5, 1913 fit'k'k'kttK Ait AAAAfcAAAAftftAAA A A*^ y^^^VyVyVV^HMHHMHMt^^^^^aHHWMUUUtyMYVYYYYYyyyyyyyy v-s of Tlie PAGE FIVB ps ggg^***^ — -_^w****^^ ♦ ♦.♦♦♦♦♦♦♦.♦♦♦♦ <*■ ■ ■ ♦ -♦ PASSBURG NOTES ♦ Sy "Observer." ♦ (Theso notes, although evidently jaailed iu ample time, were not received until Saturday afternoon and consequently too late for publication.) The workers seem to/be very.busy busy on the erection of a new fan here at the mines. The work seems to be progressing fairly well, and is expected to be completed by the middle of next month. Sorry to report that Ed. has again left us. We hear of him being over to Beaver Creek, but wherever he is we i wish him luck. What is. the matter with tho boys of the Male party? They do not seem to attend practice as well as they might do. If you intend to get along successfully, attend to practice, boys. Steve Magdail seems to be very ■ busy painting up his house, these days? Steve knows what is necessary to improve,things some. Joe Chambers held a post mortem on his dog that was poisoned, but we did not hear of the result yet. What" was It, Joe, a chunk of bad meat? Between Passburg and Montreal there is an old country farmer by the name.of Brown, who proclaims that all his products or commodities bears the union label. (A1 voice,) "What about yourself?" All the farmers around here are wearing a broad smile because of the kindness showered on them by the invisible sending down a few drops of rain. 0 The agent of Calgary News-Tele- .gram was in town on Friday last, hustling for subs. It seems that some of the married men around here have fallen in love ■with the receptacle called wash tub. The "Observer" is wondering what next—hanging clothes or wear the peg apron. Not a murmur, but let your whiskers grow. . ' The "Observer" is extending congratulations to So and So who visited Fernie last week in search of a ■better half; why not bring her to Passburg, because she used to be a favorite here before she left. I guess the band will be engaged in a week or so. There are a large number of miners, new men, being employed at the Davenport Collieries just at present. . A-terrific—thunderstorm—prevailed" vicinity are working full blast and the daily output is on the increase. They are' expecting 1000 tons a day in the very near future. Dan McKinnon, a miner at Burmis, received severe injuries in the mine on Friday afternoon. He was taken.to the Central hospital at Frank immediately where he was attended to by Drs. Bell and McKay. Young Willie Duncan was discharged from the Frank hospital on Friday and is improving as well as can be expected under the clrci-mstances. A large number of the sports loft Passburg on Tuesday for the South F-^rk, all heavily loaded with provisions for a good day's outing. Mr. Beard was the cicerone, Mike Klepken Is still suffering from injuries received here some time ago by a fall of coal. J. B. Smith, District President of the United Mine Workers, accompanied by R. Levitt, of Bellevue, was in the city last Thursday and left the same evening. Mr. A. Semancit is not recreating himself out of door very much lately. pensation? Bill Taft said, "God knows!" and we are. inclined to express ourselves in the same manner, because;, speaking personally and having no desire to be repugnant tb the views of any class conscientious un- dividual, may say here: That as long as the various indistries, such as coal mines, factories, mills4 and so forth, are in the hands of the few, individually and not collectively operated for the sole purpose of exploitation, instead of for the benefit of the masses, we shall be compelled to content ourselves with the conditions as they confront us today, and the „ only way to progress is for the working class to use their power. The intelligent application of this power means the emancipation of the masses. What are you prepared to do to acquire this power? ♦ ♦ <► HOSMER NOTES ♦ ♦ MICHEL NOTES Z here last Thursday afternoon accompanied by heavy rain, but to our knowledge no damage was done. ■Mr. D. Bissett and Mr. W. Duncan were visitors at Blairmore on Thursday last, taking in all the sights, especially around the Sanatorium. E. Ella, a rope-rider on the outside run at Passburg colliery, when uncoupling the main rope, some way or othor, ono of his fingers were taken off. He Is progressing favorably. Tho lumber for tho addition of Doctor Bell's quarters has arrived and work has beon started. Passburg Local Union 2352 has just drawn and signed up an agreement with the doctor here Inst week. Everything satisfactory to all concerned. Expiration of agreement, 31st March, 191E. Mr. T. Martin, of tho International Correspondence School, was a visitor hore last Friday. Buslnoss Is not too bright, says Tom. Around this part of tho country ls a beo hlvd of real ostate agents just,at prosont. You can easily gather the Information when a lot or two Is sold sit 'about $00,000 but thoro Is nothing jnentlonoii about tho poor Individual who practically hangs on n lifo tlmo to, his titled property, nnd for the grentor part of the tlmo cannot glvo it away. Wo havo townsite lots on the market oxtondlng from Coleman to 'Lundbrock; and what Is going to happon to the oasy ones? A wave of prosperity says tho politlenn, Young AVHHo Duncan, of the Passburg hotol, was token to tho Central hospital nt Fi'ilnk on tho 21st, Instant. It wns fonrort that ho was suffering with appendicitis, but"glad 'to Ray that ho ls progressing ns well ns cnn bo oxpoctod, Sorry to sny that II. Bonrd hns loBt liis trainer, J. Twigg, who recently wont tH rough n courso of mix- ology nt Passburg, receiving tlio full perconlngo of 100 nmrkH, Lot us congratulate lllni ll) Ills MlCCOBB, Our frlond, , Tony Stnncit, mixology of tho. I'lissburg hotel, pnid Ilollovuo ii visit on Tuesday IiirI., Mrs. J. Thompson left Pasmburg for IOlko oil Monday ovonlng. She clnlms no plnoo like Elko, Mr, Houghhond, of Colomnn, wns n visitor down horo on Sunday In bis automobile. A genius of Pnsshiirg lins Invented n horse-totliorlng nrrnngomonts whoro'- by tlio nnlnin! cnn fend nnd water himself nntl whon fooling (ipntoiUod cnn wnlk Into tlio burn find lily down nnd rest. Great Inventions nowa- Wo ennnot conceive In tiiir mlwlR Uio reason why tho bnnklnR Institution Ui only kept open for business three days a week, I guess, the tJnlon bnnk Is studying dcoiioiny, likewise k\w C„ V, n, T* .',"•".'.;.'" d-Lii A„)uiu m* iU*. ivlvelni- nuts at. church on Sunday ovonlng whon returning woro nlmoBt scared out of tliolr wits. Tho "Observer" noticed ono fomnlo Jumping 30 foot sideways. All of lis nro not ln favor of tbls nulBftnco bolnr tolerated nny lonsrf-r, «o, Mr, Cnr-drlver beware. Th«i enr belongs to Calgary. It Rooms thnt nWwt- people nro Mm plaining of Ihis [manner In which the postal authorities nre distributing their malt nt present besides ihe peaceful 'rebels of rassbtirg, Hut Hobtdot Ib n llttlo uenror to Fornle nnd the train puset earlier In tho morning tj.nta ngaty,) minus aifuit, pint depot, Tho mines around Pa«i»burg tt,xi& THIS WEEK'S NOTES The new fan house which is under construction at the Passburg collieries is nearing completion,and, then some clean water, hot and cold. Miss Thomas arrived back from Fernie last week where she has been ■ staying for some time. A well known young man (no names) was in attendance at a wedding the other day, and when introduced to a young lady a wave of bliss overcame him and when so blissful he awkwardly proposed and the following evening he approached the head of the family and appealed for the young woman's hand. A little investigation on the part of the "Observer," however, elicited the fact that this young man of unlimited bliss was eighth in the trend. Who's the winner? Mrs. J. Thompson, of the Columbia hotel, Elko, is down here visiting Mrs. Duncan, • of the Passburg hotel, this week. Mr. T. Thompson, of Burmis, was visiting here on Saturday. Everything very quiet says Tomy. The young women of Passburg are out on a campaign against publicity. It seems that they have a proviso in their by-laws. We' believe the rules they are adopting are too prudish. Our advIce is, 'study physiology andjeave. "weiralone. and Richard without .. op- were elected ensuing six There is one man down here who is very sore towards the sports committee of Bellevue. He has been training hard for the last month for the standing broad jump and the 410 yards and the program omits these two events. * Keep yourself in training for Passburg next year. All the drivers who are employed by the Davenport company are not broncho, busters. The other day a new .driver mounted a strange horse and we believe that he received the shaking of his life. Harry Yearby, who mot with an accident-last March nt Burmis colliery, Is still -unable to work. Harry Hungton, of Passburg, bricklayer, who Is now a member of tho brick-layers' union, when night-lamp- man was a member ot tho Unltod Mine Workers organization, It ls Btrango that mon conversant with the Industrial problem are bo dense In dnrknesa, In fact nover attempting to elevate themselvos abovo drudgery, or endeavor to break through their cramped environment and bogln the task of building a new tomplo nnd a now world, Wo aro ploasod to statu that fatal accidents aro unknown In this part of tho district since last September, 1012, nnd wo fully roallzo tnnt It ls a great blessing on God's earth that accidents of this kind nro few In number, because wo havo ln our midst a poor widow and four young chlldron. Her husband unfortunately got Itlllod in the mine /ind slnco that tlmo sho has boon struggling against groat odds. It scorns at. tho present time that the compensation has boon handod ovor to somo authority ot tho High Court to bo administered and by thn tlmo this poor widow receives nny money In Hon of her bolovod husband tho largest portion of It will .ho oaten up," In our opinion If tho mino workers of this country woro fully nwaro of the loop holes nnd tochnlcfilltloH thnt aro con- noctod with the 'compensation net of thiH province thoy would readily real- Izo tliolr powor nnd net Immediately In ordor Io nntoixl such legislation tlint Ir ho dolrliiumtnlto tliolr Interest; Whon tho employer Htntos we will pay tlio $1800 compoiidfitlon lo tho boron- veil widow ns Boon ns possible, tho In- mu'imco agent steps forward nud stntos, "Wo Will contest this clnlm for compensation and wo will fight It to the hlghuBt,courts,In tho country!" rofitmllcsH of tho dlsppaltlon of the poor widow nnd hor starving little children, ndfore this great protective body will comply with tho statute Ui* ut um luuMiH'.*); tliey nro permitted tn stnrvp nut n few w01111:11 mitl A A- dron In ordor to pllo higher dividends for tho * corporations. If there wns not nn industrial organization In existence -In this province to fight nnd content these olulniH, the Inmirnnro cciinpiuiy would undoubtedly go Into liquidation. Tho operators or employers would bo In a position to test tho": strength of oach Individual who dnred to put In a clnlm for compewm*- tion nnd would not bother with insurance... Tnlco for Instance, i»cn»o In the adjoining camp where n poor miner, who Is married and crippled for life, with no lioiut ol «loiiiM niiOthor day's work and tho miserable compensation lhat ho receives Ik goven dollars per weok, that is twenty-eight dollars per month to board himself ami maintain n wlfo and four children In the tiU county In tbls prosperous countrr l would Hk« to know wtmf Is polnff to happen to this poor Individual when ho received his last dollar of tha corn- Mr. James Scott, blacksmith of New Town, underwent a painful operation in the hospital here last week of haying large portions of skin taken from his .legs for the purpose of grafting it on the person of his child who was severely burned over two weeks ago; we are pleased to state, however, that both father and child are doing as well as can.be expected under the circumstances. At a meeting hold last week for the purpose of nominating checkweigh men for the mine here. The retiring members, John- Marsh Jones were nominated position, and therefore by acclamation for the months. Notice is given to the effect that on Sunday, the 6th of July, Archdeacon Beer will hold divine services in the English church both morning and Sunday evening. All those wishing to become acquainted once more with the English church doctrines should attend. One wonders if the attendance will be any greater than those of the Union meetings these days, and which will serve the best "interests? Nuff sed. ' ,. Last Saturday the remains of the football team journed tb Coal Creek to fulfill their league fixture; 'twas a little surprise to' a few well wishers of the club tq find only five regular playing_member_s_on_the_depot-at-the' appointed time of departure; so a few of the juniors were asked to go and fill,up the gaps, while the committee man hustled up a few more to make the required eleven, and travel on the flyer; it is a long time since the Michel team was fixed in this way before, having been in the running for honors for the last four seasons and it shows poor sportmanship on the part of some members that such is the cose. However, undor the captaincy of of W, Samuels, the team which consisted of two juniors, a strange goalkeeper, and an untried middle trio of half backs, Coal Creek could only manage to win by 3 goal to nil, after there being no score at half time, Jess IBrlsco, ln goal, played n splondld game otherwise the score musts have been much heavier, and the captain wns well satisfied with the showing of the half backs, Tho two junior on- joyod their trial, with tho exception of one rough tackle, which one of tho Crook full backs made, and which was hard' on tho youngster, Wo hopo to seo a team arranged and turn out to give Coloman a hard game on Saturday. Don't be shirkers, boys, at nny cost, but keep tho old club going during the troublesome .times and no doubt by tho time that thocuptlea are played, tho young players will bo ablo to fill tho vacancies, The following woro olocted to offlco for tlio local Union U, M. W. of A. In the contested Boats': Maurlco Bur- roll, Socrotary-Trodfliiror; W. T. Brown, Recording.Socrotnry, nnd J. Mercor, Wnrdon, A(i contract miners mooting wns held on Sundny laat to olect chockwolgh commlttoo nt 10;30 a.m.; nnd at 3 p.m., after the regular mooting, n mootliig'of tho omployoos wna hold for the purpose of electing gas commltteo, Mr, Alex Almond met With n nasty necident on the morning of tho sports day, whilo having n trial spin on Andy Frew's horse, sustaining a sprained uuklo nnd n contused wound to tho eye. Ho will bo laid up for Bomo llttlo time. Mrs, Dnvo Grundy mid children boarded1' Tuesday moriiliig'ii local on a visit to hor piu'onts' I'nrm In sunny Allwin, whoro Mrs. Unuidy hopes to fully recover from her recent IHiiosh. The schools nre now closed for tlie children's summer holidays nnd tho writer Is qulto in sympathy with the object of the lottor Issued In last week's LwlKur by Mr. Currie, something should bo dono toward thnt end, na 11 dono Inspection of uomo of tho empty houses around horo show amplo ,itu*)* ui mu uuni'iiii'i done by tho ynunrMeni who un- Sh'i-iia. U> »<>.<> around them. We notico the school tent-hern nre making themselves scarce during tho vacation, Miss Hodge and Miss Moi-' drum went nwnv 1n«it Pitiirflny .vyj-.v In/; 011 the west bound train, and MIhh McLean on Tuesday morning's train on a visit to ItoHBlnnd. T. O. Harries was taking in the sports hero on Tuesday last. Sny, Tom, what's gone wrong with the liorsn you were preparing for tlw spoils at Bellevue? The tC, Ps bold n flfrawberry aucl.il on Wednesday.night /irnong Its members. IF YOU DONT Rettlve The Ledeer don't blame us. Wsteh »li# rf.»f# nt th,*}'expiration of your subscription which it printed on ths sSme (abet containing your address. To Correspondents—No anonymous correspondence can be published in this paper, this is an unwritten law with newspapers. If you have grievances . or complaint you should send in your name and address, stating whether you desire same to be used or not. Wo do not divulge names of correspondents against their wish. The dance given by the ladies of •the Catholic church was held in the opera house Friday lasst, and although the weather was very disagreeable, proved to be a success financially and otherwise. Fernie orchestra was in attendance and gave every satisfaction. ' Hosmer and Hlllcrest met In a league encounter Saturday before a fair sized crowd. Hillcrest turned out as selected but Hosmer were short of Thornton who failed to arrive" in time, Balderstone going centre forward and Rice coming1 back into his old place at right half. Hosmer won the toss and played with the breeze. Right from the commencement the pace was hot, good combination being shown by both sets of forwards. Half time found Hosmer leading 2-1. Hillcrest started the second half as if they meant business and it wasn't long before they equalized, Hosmer vainly protesting against offside. Hillcrest hereabouts-were the better team, but were weak in front of goal missing two or three easy chances. Towards the end Hosmer showed distinct improvement and pressed continuously. Splendid combination by the forwards ultimately resulting In the winning goal being scored a few minutes before time. Hillcrest made a last effort to save the game but were kept out, and the best game seen on the Hosmer grounds this season resulted Hosmer 3, Hillcrest 2. Mitchell, of Coal Creek, refereed and handed the game satisfactorily. The local held a special meeting Sunday for the- purpose of electing officers and considering the doctor's agreement. President Smith was in attendance and gave a short address which evidently created a good impression among the members present. All the offices were contested with the exception of President and Secretary, the following being in- stalled-as-officers-of-the-Iocarfor'the ensuing term: President, J. D. Mihal- cik; Vice-President, J. Standridge; Financial Secretary, W. Balderstone; Recording Secretary, J. B. 'McKay; Warden, J. Kosloszk'e; Pit Committee, W. Balderstone, J.,j,D,- Mihalcik, A, Coutts; Gas Committee, A. L„ J. D. Mihalcik, J, Rosloszki; Finance Committee, J. D. Mihalcik, A. Coutts, A, Brandenburg, A special meeting of tho local has been called by petition for Friday, July 4th, at 8 p,m. Business important; all members urged to be present. Mr. J. Musgrove, .who for the last four years has been, pit boss on A. Level, is leaving Hosmer for pastures new. A pleasant surprise was In storo for him on Monday evening last when a delegation consisting of Messrs. G. Rankin, Jas, McKelvIe, H. Brown and Dr. Nay called on him and presented him with a fine gold watch and chain, suitably Inscribed and a purse of gold donated by. employeos of the Hosmer Miners Co. and townspeople as a mark of their osteom. Tom Shaw has taken ovor tho duties of pit boss on A. Level recontly vacatod by J, Musgrovo. Hosmer meets Coal Creok on Saturday, July Cth, at. Hosmor, ln what should be tho game of tho season. Tho following toam Is expected to gather ln tho poIntB for Hosmer: Coal, A. AdamBon; backs, .McQueen, Evans; halvop, Rico, Andrew Adamson, Balderstone; forwards, Bain, Murray IT. Anderson, Thornton, Patterson; reserves White, McKolvlo. Klok off, MB p.m. n Dominion Dny pnssod off quietly as far as Hosmor wns concerned, our ultra loyal patriots hoisted tho flag as usual which wns about tho only difference notlconblo. Fornlo wns tho Mecca of the athletic portion of our population. Tho footballers, tennis experts, nml ono or two runners journeyed up with the Intention! ,of having somo say In the distrlbutlo.ii of the prize money, Rut olaa! all wo accomplished was to tfnl wol and Ionvn some good llonmer money beiilmj us, But bucIi Is luck In this wild nnd woolly wont, Some of our fight funs took in tho boxing contest nml nro loud In the prnlsn of nil thoy mw, o»[int'i;ii\y -tiif preliminaries, The executive of the Athletic As- soclntlon met Monday last, nnd ,ills- posed of several mutters of Importance. Tho Juniors will visit Coal Crook In quest of fume lu the' opening -,:',:',,- .,S. ',.., 1, .,',.,,... .~„,, *.t44i.,'*,*i*m.iit nn fliitnrdiv, TIm-v will Uno *\\i »<• follows: (leal, 1'. Suit; ■hneks, D. HrownrlKtf icitl>tiiin) T, Kler; halves, M. Huitock, .11. McDougall, .1. Kerr; forwards, I'niutl, H., Lultoy, 11, Musgrovo, Jns. Rtilaoii, K. I.akey; reser. via, .i. iitiiiti ,).,,, 1). Ht»i»i.uli, 1), Nny Is busy putting down a lawn tennis court nt the hospital, Wo see Home uood gumes In sight—hospital stuff vs. the town. Our hot-blond* have been cutting qulto a dash laloly; let's hopo tho cool WV.UtU'l' l-S,',.. St :l;.\'.W.l'.'A t-ffftl. Jack McKay hns resumed work nfter a Ion;, is.y 'if' M'wed by a -upvalued fi/ildo, J.-id; suyn It's all rl«ht being a gentlomtii If one could only k«n-p It up. Mr, and Mr*, (nvt-n, nt Corbin,'wero Hosmer vhs'nor- Dominion Day, The school kids aro now enjoy Ins tlmlv auiuiMi'i *»>.wUtu, Wlwn thoy reaunm It wis! !•<* under a new print- ctiml, Mr. Jay '. vln« resigned to (he general regret of the children alud their parents who consider him the best principal Hosmer' public school ever had. Quite a, bit of comment is being made relative to Mr. Jay's resignation, and the opinion is being pretty generally expressed that there Is a nigger in the woodpile somewhere. The mandate .has gone forth that no more notices are to be posted in the postoffice. Here is a chance for the board of trade to shine. Why not put up a public notice board. which has been idle for some time, blew down one day last week. Will Pickering was married on Monday ancl took his bride to the homestead for the honeymoon, BELLEVUE NOTES '♦ ♦ Tho inquest into the death of the man named Mead, electrocuted on Thursday, was held on Friday before Coroner Plnkny. The jury was composed of the following: William Grafton (foreman), Stephen Humble, Robert Conley, Harry White, Sydney Ross and J. Bouchler. After hearing the evidence and carefully considering same the jury came to the conclusion that J. W. :Mead came to his death accidentally and a verdict in accordance was returned. The Rev. W. Irwin left camp on Monday evening on urgent business in B. C. I^ocal 431 held tlieir regular meeting on Sunday last when the nominations for the position of vice president came up. Mr. Bob Levitt was nominated for the vice presidency of District 18. ■Tht loca? *o6roall team met Fernie on Saturday and1 played the league fixture. The game was a very poor one. For about 10 minutes after the play started the Fernie boys put up some good stuff but from that time on the game was dead. The first half erirled 4-0 in favor of Bellevue. The second was a very poor exhibition, the Bellevue'boys having the best all through and scored 4 more goals that making the score 8-0 in favor of Bellevue. Some of the Fernie boys left the field before the game ended. Bellevue Band were on hand and supplied some first class music. District President J. W. Smith paid us a visit on Thursday on business. He intends visiting us in the near future and .addressing the local. The game of baseball on Sunday between Hillcrest and Bellevue ended_ jn-a-victory-fortHillBfeStTTHo score standing 14-9 in favor of Hillcrest at the end. Mr, Thomas Longford is now occupying the house latelj-v vacated by Mr. Hector McDonald. •■ Miss Norton, of Calgary, is visiting In camp, tho guest of Mrs.. D. J. McDonald. The baseball fans of the camp are are delighted with the way that Mr. J. R. McLeod managed the game here on Sunday; COLEMN Liquor Co. Wholesale Dealers in Wines Liquors Cigars Mail Orders receive prompt attention A. I. BLAIS Grocer We cany a full line of Red Feather & Tartan Canned Goods Prices Right Satisfaction guaranteed or money back i>honeJJ}3 1-::: FrankrAltar "The Store the People Own" COLEMAN FORMED 1907 TABER NOTE8 An old timer In Taber and well known footballer through tho Pass, in tho person of Jabez Rnynor, was In town and acted as goal keeper for the Grassy Lako toam on Dominion Day. ISd. Thacker and George and Ted Meachlne were taking ln tho sports and Incidentally winning foot races and kicking football on Dominion Day. Tom Sneddon, Jim Bateman and Dick JonoR wero other visitors from Grassy Lako. Sam Dunne and family were In town taking In the celebration, An accldont to the convoyor laid the big mino ldlo on Wednesday, but thoro will bo work tho remainder of tho weok. Frnnk Lynbrlck, who worked In Diamond City tho last few months, hns returned horo and ls starting In tho big mino. , Will Jordan's family arrived from tho old country on Friday, Jnek Bell la visiting friends in town for a dny or two. A now flro boll for thn top of the fire hull wns put In place this woplc. It Is a big one and cnn easily bo'heard nil ovor town. Tho tipple at tho Reliance mine, All Going, Cheap I JULY 3rd to 31st Tho wholo of the Drv Goods, Union made Men's Goods, Union mado Shoes for men womon and children, House Furnishings Going Out Regardless of Cost ALL NEW GOODS Koop the Money in the Pass WESTERN CANADIAN THE Co-operative COLEMAN TRADING CO., LTD. F. M. THOMPSON "The Quality Store1- CO. VJ ioc6ries, ej,nd Dry Goods Clothing, Crockery, Boots, Shoes, Fruit and Vegetables /' "The Right Goods, The Right Ptice, The Ritrht Treatment Each and Every Time Phone 25 Victoria St, Blairmore, Alta. PAGE SIX THli DISTRICT LEDGER, FERNIE, B. C, JULY 5,1913 SYNOPSIS OF COAL MINING REGULATIONS COAL mining rights of the Dominion, ln Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Alberta, the Yukon Territory, the North West Territories and in a portion of the Province of British Columbia, may be leased for a, terra of twenty-one Sears at an annual rental of Jl an acre, ot more than 2,560 acres wil be leaseo. to one applicant Application for a lease must be made by the applicant in person to the Agent or Sub-Agent of the district in which th* rights applied for are situated. In surveyed territory the land must be described by sections, or legal sub-divisions of sections, and in unsurveyed territory the tract applied for shall be staked, out by the applicant himself. Each apllcation must be accompanied by a. fee of $5 which will be refunded if the rights applied for are not available, but not otherwise. A royalty shall be paid on the merchantable output of tho mine at the rate of five cents per ton. The person operating the mine shall furnish the Agent with sworn returns accounting for the full quantity of merchantable coal mined an dpay the royalty thereon, If the coal mining rights are not being operated, such returns should bo furnished at least once a year. The lease will include the coal mlsing rights only, but the lessee may be permitted to purchase whatever available surface rights may be considered necessary for the working of the mine at the rate of {10.00 an acre. , For full Information application should be mado to the Secretary ot the Department of tho Interior, Ottawa, or to any Agent or Sub-Agent of Dominion Lands. W. W. Cory, Deputy Minister of the Interior, N.B—Unauthorized publication of this advertisement will not be paid for. Cosmopolitan Agency Cancelled and Others Are on The Way JOHN BARBER, D.D.S., LDS., DENTIST Office: Johnstone and Falconer Block (Above Bleasdell's Drug Store) Phone 121 Hours: 8.30 to 1; 2 to 5. Residence: 21, Victoria Avenua. ALEXANDER MACNEIL Barrister, Solicitor, Notary, etc. Offices: Eckstein Building, Fernie. B.C. F. C. Lawe Alex. I. Fisher LAWE & FISHER ATTORNEYS Fernie, B. C. Federal Inspector F. F. Quinn Assumes Duties and Promises Strict Enforcement of Law After many months of agitation on the part, of organized,labor in general and Vancouver Trades and Labor Council in particular a governmental crimp has been put into at least one employment agency. And others will be placed on the carpet within a week to show cause why they too should be permitted to flimflam helpless job- seekers. The Federationlst has been officially advised thatt the license of B, Welch of the Cosmopolitan Employment Agency, Vancouver, has been cancelled and will no longer be permitted to do business, New Inspector Busy Frederick F. Quinn, a Vancouver man, assumed the duties of federal Inspector of employment agencies, under KINGS HOTEL Bar supplied with the best Wines, Liquors and Cigars DINING ROOM IN CONNECTION W. MILLS, Prop the recently enacted order-in-council, on Wednesday last. The appointment of Arnold F. George, an Ottawa man, announced some weeks ago, was not confirmed. Inspector Quinn paid a visit to the Labor Temple and secured information concerning complaints recently made by the council. He also went over the situation with the mayor and chief of police, with a.view to thoroughly acquainting himself with conditions prevailing in local and other employment agencies. To the Federationlst Mr, Quinn ex- presed himself as determined to enforce the provisions of P. C. 102S. "The department has given me very wide powers and I propose to eliminate some of- the evils complained of by Immigrants and others who have undoubtedly been victimized," said Mr. Quinn. "And in this determination I have the backing of the department." Affidavits Forwarded Department That persistency sometimes secures results is evidenced by the above. At last meeting of Vancouver Trades and Labor Council it will be remembered that Delegate McVety read copies of afidavits which had been forwarded to W. D. Scott, superintendent of immigration, at Ottawa, copies of which are herewith reproduced: threatened me that he "would get me yet, his exact language being: "I will get you yet, Pattinson; I got the Dago, and I will get you." 3. His reference to tbe "Dago" was that, there was an Italian Organizer at Cumberland by the name of Joseph Angelo. who was assaulted by the said Cave. 4. I have read over the affidavit of Robert Foster,' sworn this date, relative to the conversation between him and the said E, Welsh. I was present when the said conversation took place, and corroborate the statement sin the said affidavit. Sworn before me at the City of Vancouver, British Columbia, this 9th day of June, A. D„ 1913.' 'CHRISTOPHER PATTISON." "J. W. DE B. FARRIS." A Commissioner for taking affidavits within British Columbia. I QUICKLY STOPS COUGHS. CURES COLDS, MEALS THE THROAT AND IUNG6. 25 CfcNTB IF YOU DON'T _Das*Aiv/*a_!T-ti*a_l A*ririAt<.HAn?f.Klamft_lic . --« * WVI •* W 1 MV-MWUJJHI *»W ■■-■—■» IhhIw-Uwi- Watch the date of the expiration of your subscription which Is printed on the same label containing your address. Nowhere in the Pass can be found in such a display of Meats We have the best money can buy of Beef, Pork, Mutton, Veal, Poultry, Butter, Eggs, Fish, "Imperator Hams and Bacon" Lard, Sausages, Werners and Sauer Kraut. PHONE OR CALL .GalpryJattleJo, Phone 56 In the matter of Order-in-Council 1028, and in the matter of the Cosmopolitan Employment Agency, E. Welsh, proprietor. I, Christopher Pattinson, of the city of,Nanaimo, in the province of British Columbia, national organizer of the United Mine Workers of America, make oath and say, as follows: 1. That on Wednesday, the 4th day of June, 1913, when the train bringing the sixty-one miners from England en route to Cumberland, British Columbia, arrived at Revelstoke I entered the said train for the purpose of advising the said miners of conditions at Cumberland, and that there was a strike on a t the mines there. I was accosted by.one, George Cave, in the employment of the Cosmopolitan Agency of Vancouver, B. C.,' of which E. Welsh Is the proprietor, and the said Cave endeavored to prevent me from interviewing the said miners, and assaulted me by grabbing me by the throat aiid stating that he would choke me and he desisted on the interven- In the matter of Order-in-Council 1028, and in the matter of the Cosmopolitan Employment Agency, E. Welsh, proprietor. I, James H. McVety, of the City of Vancouver, in tho province of British Columbia, make oath and say, as follows: 1. That I am an officer of the Vancouver Trades and Labor Council; and that part ot my duty is to assist working men.in securing payment of their wages and the return of fees paid to employment offices where the fees have been collected under false pretences. 2. That during the last twelve months more than five hundred men have made complaints to me about the misrepresentation of conditions by Vancouver employment agencies; that at least one hundred of the complaints have been directly against the Cosmopolitan Employment Agency, particularly by men who have been sent to districts where strikes existed and who refused to work under such conditions and demanded a return of their fees for such employment. 4. I believe that the Cosmopolitan Employment Agency is one that should not be granted a license under Privy Council 1028, on account of the said misrepresentations that are made by it, in particular to immigrants that speak in foreign tongues. Sworn before me at the City of Vancouver, British Columbia, thihs Oth day of June, A. D„ 1913. "JAS. H. McVETY." , "J. W. De B. FARRIS." A Commissioner for taking affidavits within British Columbia. tish Columbia, I had a conversation with E. Welsh, proprietor of the Cosmopolitan Employment Agency, relative to his attempt tq bring in from England some sixty-one miners to work in the mines of the Canadian Collieries (Dunsmuir), Limited, at Cumberland, "British Columbia, ' in place of striking "miners. The miners referred .to in our conversation were sixty-one miners, who came from Durham County, England, by way of Portland, Maine, United States of America, and arrived in Vancouver on the date of our conversation, and who on discovering that there was a strike at Cumberland and that they had been brought, out under the' false assurance that there was no strike, had refused to go to Cumberland from Vancouver. 2. Upon my statement to the said Welsh that he had failed to get these men in to work as strike breakers he stated to me that if he had been at Revelstoke when, Pattinson went on the train he would have had one of his men qn each foot board of the car and'had them kick the fact" off him or beat him up that they both would have been arrested; If he could not do it in that way he would accuse him of being a pickpocket or a-thief; if he1 could not have got his man to do It he would havo done It himself; that he would not have cared what the fine would be for his man, he would have paid as long as he detained Pattinson. 3. The-Pattinson referred to Sn the above conversation wns Christopher Pattinson, national organizer of the United Mine Workers of America and the incident referred to at Revelstoke was when the said Pattinson entered the train on which the said miners from England were travelling, and informed them of the conditions at Cumberland and that they were being brought out as strikebreakers. Sworn before mfc, at the City of Vancouver, British Columbia, this 9th day of June, A. D., 1913. "ROBT. FOSTER." "J. W. De B. FARRIS," A Commissioner for taking affidavits within British Columbia. going Scot free while the brige-re- ceiver gets soaked. The mine operators of Cumbberland were accessories both before and after the fact, as the lawyers put it, and they should not be allowed to ruthlessly disregard the provisions of every law of the land in an effort to break down a privilege they themselves enjoy—that of organ- ization.--B. C. Federationlst. . tion of the men. 2. On the 6th day of June, 1913, I met the said. Cave in the city of Vancouver, British Columbia, when he In the matter of Order-inCouncil 1028 and in the matter of the Cosmopolitan Employment Agency, E. Welsh, proprietor. I, Robert Foster, of the City of Nanaimo, in the province of British Columbia, _Pr_e_sident_of District,28, Jgn.i; ted Mine Workers of America, make oath and say, as follows:, 1. That on the 5th day of June, 1913, at the City of Vancouver, Bri- $3.50 RECIPE FREE, For Weak Men Send Name and Address Today You Can Have it Free and Strong and Vigorous 1 have In my possession a prescription for nervous debility, lack of vigor, weakened manhood, falling: memory and lame back, brought on by excesses, unnatural drains, or the follies of youth, - that has cured so many worn and nervous men right ln their own homeB—without any additional help or medicine—that I think evjry man who wishes to regain his manly power end virility, quickly 'and qutotl!', should have a copy. So I have determined to send a copy. So I have determined to charge, In a plain, ordinary sealed enve lope to any man who will write me for it. This prescription comes from a physician who has made a special study of men and I am convinced it is tlu surest-acting combination for the cure of deficient manhood and vigor failure ever put together. I think 1 owe it to my fellow man to send them a copy in confidence so that any man anywhere who Is ■ weak and discouraged with repeated failures may stop drugging himself with harmful patent medicines, secure what I believe ls the quickest-acting restorative, upbuilding, SPOT-TOUCHING remedy ever devised, and so cure himself at home quietly and quickly. Just drop, me a line like this: Dr. A. E. Robin-" son, 4907 Luck Building, Detroit, Mich., and I will send you a copy of this splendid recipe ln a plain, ordinary envelope free of charge. A great many doctors would charge $3.00 to $5.00 for merely writing out a prescription like this—but I send it entirely free. A^t; im;* -"•afc-. i*4.:., Alabastine U easily applied. All you need to help you it cold water and & flat brush. Alabastine walls make the home lighter, more cheerful and beautiful. It will not soften on the wall like kslso- nine. Because it is a cement, it willhardenwith, age, become] part of the waH I itself .and last for many years. "There are three or four agencies in this city that require attention," said the accompanying report from the Council to the department, "but the worst from the standpoint of fraud and deception is undoubtedly the Cosmopolitan." Warning to Others That the cancellation 'of the Cos- mopolitian will do a world of good r,o wage-earner will deny. It had resolved itself into a nefarious strikebreaking agency and stopped at nothing lo secure its victims. . , Real Employers Untouched _-__it.niighi.be.noted,_howeYer,-that-tlie. corporations and employers, especially on Vancouver Island, for whom the Cosmopolitan was acting, are left untouched. A case of the bribe-taker An AUbutina wail can be re-coated without removing the old coat. Alabastine walls are the most sanitary. They •re hygenie. No insect or disease ( term can live in an Alabastine wall. Alabastine one room, and you'll want them all Alabattined. Church'. Cold Water Dropin and let us show you beau- *^^fc tiful samples of Alabastine work. PREE STENCILS '.Let ue show bow lo get beautiful Alabastine Stencils absolutely free. With them you can accomplish any desired color scheme—you can make ^your home charming at-a moderate cost J. D. QUAIL Hardware - Furniture H.G.G00DEVEC0.,Ltd. The Complete House Furnishers of the Pass Hardware Furniture We will furnish your house from cellar to garret and at bottom prices. Call, Write, Phone or' Wire. All orders given prompt attention, "■'Coleman, r If you are satisfied tell others. Tf not satisfied tell .us HANDSOME JEWELLED WATCH AND FOB (LADIES OR GENTS) To Everyone who Forwards to this Off ice by the 31st July 50 paid up Subscriptions of $1.00 for the "District Ledger" AND SEVERAL HANDSOME CONSOLATION PRIZES FOR12 SUBSCRIPTIONS AND OVER To all who send us over $30.00 "in subscriptions we will present $5 GOLD PIECE MOUNTED AS PIN OR BROOCH MAKE FRIENDS-GET SUBSCRIBERS-GET A HANDSOME WA TCH AND FOB If you prefer the $5.00 gold piece unmounted, wo shall he pleased to forward same. The Watch will ho engraved with initial or monogram. V^ All You Have To Do i B to secure the Name and Address, and §1.00 from 50 people who desire to subscribe for 12 months for the "District Ledger"; send in "the Names and Cash to this Ollice, and we present you with this handsome Watch and Fob. This is not a fake. You can see watch and Fob in Lipliavdt's window, Jeweler, Fernie. ADDRESS ALL COMMUNICA TIONS TO- NO WORRY! NO BRAIN STORMS! NO GUESSING! Just your very,own effort—that will tell. ' ? . Everyone Eligible. —We want to popularize your paper. We want everyone in the Pass to purchase a Ledger and read it. NOTE.' Take care to write names and addresses veiy plainly. Send Money Order not Cash, Editor, "District Ledger" Box 380, Fernie, B.C. THE DISTRICT LEDGER, FERNIE, B. C, JULY 5,1913 For our Foreign Brothers UNIONISMO ED ISTRUZIONE You're always welcome here Clean Rooms, Best of Food and every •* attention THOS. DUNCAN Passburg P. Garosella Wholesale Liquor Dealer Dry Goods, Groceries, Boots and Shoes Gents' Furnishings BAKER AVENUE BRANCH AT. HOSMER, B.C. Cigar Store Southern HOTEL BELLEVUE, Alberta Every convenience and attention .Moals tlmt taste liko mother used to cook Best in the Pass Jot. Grafton, Proprietor. W. A. INGRAM Wholesale and Retail Tobacconist Barber Shop Baths Shoe Shine Billiards and Pool Coffee and Sandwich Counter Hazelwood Buttermilk Victoria Avenue FERNIE, B.C. Phone 34 Central Hotel Large Airy Rooms & Good Board Ross & Mackay P£K Un vecchio motto dice: Una catena puo essere altrettanto forte, quanto quo esser debole uno dei suoi anelli. Questo motto e arcivero, spepial- mente se applicato alle organizzazioni operaie. Noi siamo forti tra noi come il piu debole dei nostri compagni—e non piu forti. — Per conseguenza dob- biamo fare ogni possibilie per organiz- zare quei gruppi che trovansi nelle condizioni piu dlsperate e deplorevoli, senza spefanza di difesa. Se vuolsi mantenere il presente alto slstema di vita condotto da coloro che appartengbno alle union! operaie, e strett'amente indispensabile organiz- zare i milioni di immigranti cho ancora non appartengono ad ■ union! di sorts, ovvero fare In iriodo che siano formate delle nuove union! fra di loro. Se cosl non si facesse, quando vione proclamato uno sciopero, vi sarebbero sempre mlglialn e migliaia di lndivldul pronto a lavorare Incosci- entemente come crumiri, ansiosl dl prendere il posto dl coloro che scen- dono in lizza per rlvendicare 1 cal- pestati" loro dirltti.,, ,Un altro fatto sintomatlco si e quello che 1 capitalist!, collo sviluppo delle moderne industrie, sostituia- conp i lavoratori- non pratici a quell! dl lunga esperienza. Questo significa che anche i lavoratori senza un mes- tiere fisso, debbono essere organiz- zati nella stessa maniere che sono or- ganlzzati i lavoratori che hanno un mestiere fisso e che sono practici del loro lavoro, alio scopo di mantenere delle paghe che permettano di poter vivere decorosamente e di migHorare le condizioni dei f igli del lavoro in generale.. Durante i prossimi cinque anni. le organizzazioni operaie degli Stati Uniti dovrebbero spendere milioni di dollarl per educare ed organizzare gli immigrant!, tanta economlcamente che politicamente. *, Questl milioni, spesi in tale opera di propaganda di educazione, risparmierebbero diecine di milioni in beneficii per gli scioperi ed ir. perdite di salari. II movimento delle * unioni operaie hy date prove non dubbie di avere im- mensamente giovato alia causa dei lavoratori collassicurar loro paghe piu alte, meno ore dl lavoro e col mig- liorare le loro condizioni sanitarie sul lavoro. II mirabile progresso fatto durante questi ultimi anni dalle unioni operaie nei centr! industrial! del mondo, Drova la potente loro efficacia nel risolvere i problemi economic che esistono fra capitale e lavoro. c II movimento operaio d'America non puo star piu a lungo sulla difensiva. ■E'-nostro-impelIente-e~s-ti'etto~dovere" di iniziare una campagna da un lato all'altro degli Stati "Uniti per organizzare tutti i, gruppi di lavoratori per porre un giorno il Lavoro in grado di potere dettar legg! al capitalismo. La mezzo potente ed efficace che con- tribuira mirabilraente a renderla possible: l'lstruzione. MAT! JONES V WASHINGTON!! Grozote v W. Virginiji Razkrlte Senatnl Zbornici Senator Kern lz Indlane, kateri je predloiiil v senatnl zbornici resolucijo za vladno preiskavo tlransklh razmer med premogarji v W. Virginiji, je zad- njl teden zasill'sal v senatu vesprlcu utemeljltev svoje obtoZbo v resolucljl. Glavn! prieibilista W.R.Fairley,organi- zator premogarske unije U. M. W. of A. in pa "Mati" Jones. Fairley je iz- povedal, da vse nasilnosti v ^T. Va., ki so se izvrsile tekom zadnjih 15 let, so direktno in indirektno zakivili lastniki 'premogokopov. "Vsak poskus premogarjev za povecanje place, skra- jsanje delavnih ur aii za svobodno or- agniziranje zatrla je armada privat- nih policajev, ki so v sluzbi baronov premoga. Ti policaji aii baldwinci— kakor jih nazivajo—pretepli so vsak- ega organizatorja, kateri se je pribiizal v Paint Creek. Sodis&i sepa Cisto niC ne zmenijo za take sluSaje, Cetudi kat- erega premogarja hapol ubijejo. Ako pride do prelskave, prepri5an sem, da bodo prisle na dan stvarl, kl, bodo pre- treslo celo republlko. Premogarji in njih rodbine nlso samo v najveSji rcvsclnl, temveC se tudi postopa z nj- 1ml tako neCloveske, da je sramota za cell., clvilizirani in krsCanski svet izven Rusije." Naravnost pretreslo pa je senatorje, ko je povedala "Mati" Jonea, kaj ve o barbarstvu v W. Virginiji. Med drug- lml stvarml povedala je, lcako so oh- oroSene Baldwinove barabe, v sliiihl kapitallstov v temninoCi napadle spe- Ce strajkarje v ko£ah na pogorju Stanford v New River okruZju. Brez' vsakega alarma so oborozeni tolovajl izstrelili celo salvo strelov v les-ene koSe in v spanju ubili sedem oseb in ranili 21. "In nitl eden iz' med krutih morilcev ni bil riltl na odgovor klican, kam sele kaznovan," dejala je s sol- zami v oGeh sivolasa, mati Jones.. "Teden pozneje sem • obiskala tisti kraj in nasla sem ;eno vdovo padle irtve na sve2em grobu> na pogorju, kjer je bridko jokala, Zraven je bila njena osemletna hCerka, katera je s prsti kqpala v sve2o zemljo in presun- lijivo kilcala: "O papa moj, prldi ven!" — V Paint Creeku je lansko poletje ustavil prvatni policaj, bal.dwinecs neko 17 etno dekle, h5er premogarja, na zelenisk'em tiru" — pripovedovala je dalje mati Jones — "nastavil je pusko proti nji in je pod kaznijo smrti ukazal, da,mora iti v bliZnji potok in dvigniti obleko do pasu VeSina premogarjev ima ve- like rodbine, veliko oarok. Lastniki premogovnikov, imajo povsod svoje prodajalne, morajo premogarji kupo- vati vse potrebsCine po grozno oder- uskih cenah, tako da„ navadno od plaSe ni5 ne ostane. Ko5e premofear- jev, za katere plaCujejo druzbam vi- sok rent, so slabsse od pasjih ut. Ko me je en premogar povabil, da som prespala eno noc v njegovi koCi, so ga baldwinci drugi dan za kazen pregnali iz ko5e, tako da je moral dve noCi prespati z 2eno in s sesterimi majh- nimi otvoci pod milim nebom. Zapa jdnaJlrginiia_je_v_stsanju«fev.dalnega STORY OF PUTUMAYO ATROCITIES ' (Continued from Page 2) barbarizma in najmanj 50 let od zadaj za drugimi dr2avami v Uniji." "Mati" Jones je ostala v Wasliirig- tonuvv nadi, da jo bodo §e zasliSali kot pri5o. Vse kaze, da bo Kernova reso- lucija sprejeta Se ie dni, dasiravno se Se vedno zelo proCasi- vleCe.' Sena- torja iz W. Virginije, ki sta sama lastnlka premoga, delata na vse pre- toge, da bi odvmila preiskavo. Silnl protest delavstva je do sedaj pripomo- gel toliko, da je guverner ', Hatfield preklical vojno stanje v okoliSu strajkd in izroCll devet sodrugov, ki so pod obto?.ba umora, clvilnemu sodisfiu v Point Pleasant, W. Va. Sodrugi Debs, Germer in Berger, katere je poslal v W. Virginijo narodni komlte soclalistiCno stranke, so se sesll zadnje dnl v Charlestonu od koder so podajo v Point Creek na raziskavanje. WOMEN WHO ARE OUTLAWS 8omu Plain Reasons for Claiming the Vote . List of Locals District 18 NO. NAME 8E C. and P. 0. ADDRRE88 28 Bunkhend. v Wht\nti/***i r*,f.v,VX;A., AJta. Boaver Creek Wm. BrvIh, nanvi-r firo^v, v\i\ TMnrbrr,' Alia. ikilevuo James Hurke, nox SO, neUevuo Alta, Blairmore , W. L. BvanB, llialrraoro, Altn, Barmli T, 0. Harriot, Pwnburg;, Altn. Carbondale j. Mltcholl, Carbondalo, Colenjan, Alta, Canmore n, f). ThfrhnV. rnnmnri* Mti 2oUmu '" ■• • W. qmHm, Coleman, Alta. Corbln• ."• J. Jonet, Corbin, n. C. .,„ ^ln,Wfc Mlnet w. It Hughos, Chinook, via Diamond City, Alt. •"■ »'«"Bton<> C»y J. B. TUornhlll, Diamond City, Lethbridge. Forn,« Thot. Uphill, remle,D.C. J7Mk • Eraa Morgan, Prank, Alu, "osn,<sr W, Daldfiratone, Hoimer, B. C. "m?™1 J»*. Oordon, Hlllcroit, Alta. J*™bf™w h> Mooro, JW1 Hlxth Avenue, N. Ulhtrldge. Uhbridga Comertea,, Fraak Barrlngham, Coalhurtt, A1U. «!?*« T* °* tttni**i Vutimt. Alta, M'e,,*," • M. Barren,Michel,aC. Monarch Mine Wm. Hynd, Elcan P, 0„ Taber, AJU. .»« • TO —•—... % 0. Hairier Patattnrg, Alta, -!! « r ™v «««. J* «l*a, Royal C*UI«rtim UthbrWt*. AHa 101 Tttoe....„.,., a Pattaraoa, TaUr, Alta 481 Hi im $19 1227 1387 tut 2877 1126 2314 1262 M7 1051 671 1182 3129 9324 14 By Chrlstabol Pankhurst Why do you want tlio voto? pooplo ask the suffragettes, What an extraordinary question! Ono might Just as woll ask, Why do mon want the voto? Women want tho voto for tho samo reasons. 'Why did mon fight nnd robol for tlio voto? Womon nro fighting and rebelling for the samo reasons. In fact, tlio question that requires nn answer is thia*. Why nro womon not allowed to hnvo tho voto—-why nro thoy robbod of Hint which ia tJio birthright ot n British cltlzon? Tlio dohiand of tho feuffrnglnts Is that womon shall votti on tlio samo conditions ns mon. At prosont mon lmvo tho houBOhold suffrage. Therefore nny womnn who is n householder ought nlso to havo tho voto, Somo day wo may havo n moro extended frnnchlto for mon, nnd whon that day comos womon will, of course, claim that thoy shnil hnvo tho extended frnnchlso too. Sham nnd nhavo nllko should bo tho principle on whrcti mon nnd womnn divide thoir political rights. If a woman is n shareholder In n company sho has tho snmo voting right wh<w tlm rnm-finnv'**' nttntni tir* i*n**. corned ns a man shareholder hae, Why niiuuitt ano not ntoo hnvo a right to | vote where tho bualness of her country la soiHsemMd? Political Outlaws ATirnn-r*. rnn ht* n Ttftttoli fttivt.*- r,** ciiitt a woman. What :m Inmilt this Is! Lunatics who happen to be outside of nn asylum cnn voto. Criminals who have inrved thoir tlmo can vote. Drunken men can voto. Illiterate tnon can vote. It la only women who cannot. ■ Florence Nightingale and Grace Darling wero political outlaw*. Tho women t«acbor» who mould th* ld*m« of the future etectora are outlaws. Women hospital nurtet who give their lite to tho'terrlcet of their country In the battle against dlreate are out- The women litietnnt nrt* mtthwtt. So arc the women writer*, activates, awl all women of genfna. So are tha bravo widows, who keep and educate a family against heavy odds, doing the work of fathor ond mother both, Air tho millions of magnificent womon who, though they may be individually unknown, afe nevertheless tho nation's strength and glory,nro outlaws. But any man, however, Ignorant, solflsh or worthless, can get a vote. Where mon are concornod the voto Is given vory cheap. Whero womon are concerned nothing can win the samo vote—no merit, no wisdom, no virtue, no sorvlco. Is it nny wonder that womon havo bocomo militant? Lot us Imagine tho position of mon nnd womon reversed-—tho womon bolng tho voters and tho men having no powor at all. It Is to bo hoped that tho women would use thoir power ovor mon moro kindly thnn mon lmvo used thoir powor ovor womon; hut in any caso womon could not possibly know tho mon's point of vlow as woll as mon know It themselves, and thero- foro groat Injustice would bo dono to mon ovon If it wore not dono with deliberate intent, If Men Were Ruled By Women Whnt would mon tmy and what would thoy do if thoy found thorn* boIvob ruled Ity womon votorn whilo having no voice themselves? Tho voteless manhood of tho country would rlso In robolllnn' n-ualnst thoir fomnio tyrants, "Votes for mon" would ho thoir watchword. As for thoir methods, If wo mny Judgo from whnt mon did In tho past to got tho voto froni tlio privileged few, of thoir own rex, tltfmo would bo fur moro vln'ont tnnn tho prosont, methods of tho *uf- Yot thoro |r this point in ho nntii-- od—it would bo possible to mnkf» out a stronger case against vottss for men Ihan on ho made out against votes for women. What Uio womon who woro hooping votes irom mon could ■-.', *..,) .1*1 tU: AA.,:. "Vi\>»»*.«.'» Mr, Vl"l« mothers of the race— thdy risk their life In order to hrlnjr now Hfo Into tho world. To thorn the Creator has entrusted Uie sacred task of maternity. Therefore It Is women who are the better equipped for eltlronshlp and hav* thi atiltongor rfjtlit to the voto. Nature'intended that the too- tb»rn nt mnn nhonM h» thoir guard- inns «(nd protectors whoro national government Is concerned," All this women ow-iM aay, and could say wiih much rwuon. nuk they prefer the plan wheroby mon and women will work together, vote together, nile together. Thut^are tlxn aalfragtstt uphold the prlnc'?l« of rotat tm woman—and for mM Arana Company . . . possesses absolutely no title to -exploit these territories, where tbey are appointing agents and founding establishments." As soon as Arana had succeeded iu absorbing the Colombian settlements, and in securing control of the entire district, he immediately proceeded to reorganize and improve upon the crude methods of exploitation that the Colombians had heretofore employed. Scattered, isolated, working in a haphazard fashion, with no standards of output, no fixed rate of remuneration for their assistants, the Colombians had but scratched the' great ■ vein of "black gold" that followed its tortuous course through the Putumayo forests. Astute, possessed of some organizing ability, unscrupulous.Arana perceived that the rubber output of the territory could be enormously increased. That it would mean an enormously increased toll of human life meant nothing to him. Under the sway of the Colombians there was little blood-shed, and the Indians were fairly well treated, always receiving some little return for the rubber they delivered. Indeed, in many cases, there was a certain degree of affection between the Indians and their exploiters. But Arana soon changed this. He divided the whole territory into two districts, one on the Igaraparana and the other on the Caraparana. La Chor- rera was made the headquarters of the former and El Eneanto of the latter. At each of these centers, superintendents were placed, who were paid by a commission on the amount of rubber their respective districts produced. This districts were, in turn, subdivided into" sections, at the head of which was placed a chief, supported by a gang of miserably paid bandits, varying in number, according to the section, from eight to eighty, to overawe the Indians aiid keep them in slavery. These bandits, often themselves victims of the company and the chiefs of sections, were armed with the latest rifles to prevent any revolt on the part'of the Indians. The chiefs of sections held absolute sway and their word, was law; in most sections they imposed upon each Indian a 'certain quantity of rubber which he was to deliver every ten days; The chief of section, being paid only by a percentage on the output of his section, was naturally interested in seeing that the quantities of rubber he imposed were promptly delivered by the Indians. . It will readily be seen that this system, which is very similar to that employed in the Congo, is a direct in- centive-to"-"crime~"and~cruelt5T; Titere" are but two alternatives; either .the PAGE SEVEI ROYAL HOTEL FERNIE Bar Unexcelled All White Help Everything Up-to-date Gall in and see us once JOHN P0DBIELANC1K, Prop. Advertise in the Ledger and get Results. We Are Ready to Scratchy off your bill any item of lumber nOt found just, as we represented. There is'no hocus pocus in This Lumber Business Whon" you want spruce we do not send you hemlock. When you buy first-class lumber we don't slip in a lot of culls. Those who buy once from us always come again. Those who have not yet made our acquaintance are taking chances they wouldn't encounter if they bought their lumber here. KENNDEY & MANGAN — Dealers In — Lumber, Lath, Shingles, Sash and Doors. SPECIALTIES—MouldingB, Turnings, Brackets, and Detail Work OFFICE AND YARD—McPherson ave. Opposite G. N. Depot. P.O. Box 22, Phone 23. Grand Union Hotel COLEMAN, Alta. Best of Accommodation We cater to the workingman's trade G. A. CLAIR Proprietor Indian must be paid for the rubber* and the payment must be great enough to tempt an idolent and easily satisfied freeman to undertake severe and continuous exertion—or the Indian must be coerced into giving up his native liberty and becoming tho permanent serf of a few idle and vicious white men. -And it will also easily be imagined that to accomplish this, the coercion must be severe and continuous. Arana apparently chose the latter alternative as being by far the moro profitable. With the making of this decision, the atrocities .became inevitable. Hero In "civilization" it Is difficult to realize how these wholesale horrors can have been carried out. But It must be romemberod that "The Devil's Paradise" is situated ln tho heart of South America and that tho nearest town, Iqultos, Is a two-weeks' journey. Except by descending tho Putumayo from Colombia—a long and todi- ous passage—tho only wny to roach tho district 1b by traveling on tho Arana Company's own launches. Moreover, In the greed for gol'd, tho doslro to get something for nothing, human lifo counts in tho rubber regions of tho Amazon for even Iobs than in our own profit-ridden land.—Tlio Now Review. NOTICE OF QUARTERLY DIVIDEND Notice is hereby given that a Dividend at the rate o (7 ) per annum upon the paid-up Capital Stock of this declared for the three months ending the 31st May, same will be payable at its Head. Office and Branches Monday, June 2nd, 1913 "" " 17th-to-tho-31 st-Mayr-l9i3~B0tK~days Inclusive. f Seven per cent. Bank lias been 1913, and the on and after .3e..yjHs^L Books will be closed from thn ANNUAL MEETING The Annual Meeting of the Shareholders of the Homo Hank of Canada will be held at tbe Head Office, S King st., West, Toronto, on Tuesday, the 24th day of June, 1913, at 12 o'clock noon. By Order of the Board, JAMES MASON, Toronto, April 16th, 1913. General Manager. BY-LAW TO INCREASE CAPITAL It Is the intention at tho above Meeting to submit for the consideration and approval of tho Shareholders a By-Law to authorize the increase of the Capital Stock of tho Bank to $5,000,000. FOOTBALL RE8ULT8 Coal Crook, 3; Mlchol, 0, plnyod at Coal Cf6ok, Uotoroo, tt. Sernm. Hosmor, 3; Hillcrest, 2, plnyod at Hosmer. lloforco J. Mltcholl. Blairmore, 0; Colomnn, -i, plnyod at Blalrmoro. Roforoo, J, Wllc-on. Bollovuo, 8; Fertile, 0, plnyod at Ilollovuo. Roforoo, J. Moore. July 6 Fornlo va, Blalrmoro—J, Anderson. Colomnn vs. Mlchol—,1. Wilson. lioanier vs. Conl Crook—,!, Mooro. HillcroHt vs. Bollovuo-sl, Qulnnoy, July 12 lllllerost vs..Fornlo—R, Levitt. Coleman vs, Hosmor*—Job, McGov- om, Conl Crook vh. lioilovuo- Michel vs. Blalrmoro—.1 July 10 Michel vs. Fornlo—It.' I.«v!tt. Hosmor vs. nialrmoro—-J, McOov- oni. Colomnn vs. milcroM—J. Wilson. Bellevuo vs. Coal Crook—P. MeClov- om. July 28 Fornlo vs Colomnn—.T, Mcflovern. 1T.'!"rc:H v- C«.,; Z,*.X,Xt .Univf- Ron. Hosmer vs, Mlchol—R. Levitt. Ikrllovuo vs, Ulnirmorc—J. VVlinon. August 2 Fornlo v«. Hlllcroat—J. Mitchell. Hosmor vs. Michel—R. L*»iHi, C>JvU>*»i >(». Wl»Hviin—... Vuhoii. Coal Creek vs. Blalirmoro—P. Mc- Govern. J. WIIhoii. Anderson, A. C. LIPHARDT JEWELLER AND OPTICIAN FERNIE :: :: B.C. "I Grow Hair, I Facsimiles of Prof, Geo, A, Gar low 0- Do" 1.UH tln« Cnpll)*«ry Ol'iwnl* di'Nii'oyod ruri'il lufiiiJ! Uio Ki'i'in *r HiililiifoN mnl th" ioHM of Imlr In uii- (Hilutnly uniuMMtHuury nml vvry tinliorfiinlnw. Milt XMW.KVA'.s nv THU HAHt fiuln iiwnj- Wu, dim'■* umliir my KPliuittflf! iiculini in, nml I poMliltily hov<> tho i.nly vjhimi of in utmi-nt no fur known to ttclniicu Hint l« pooltlvoly and |i<'rmnn<>iitly nirlnir ilUi(>wtt>n of Uii) Imlr mid i«ronn,itIiiK «"w Kiowtli, TIh> nlntlr nm lm fully ichIciivm! lo ItH tin I tint I tlik'UiH«HN nml vlinlliv <m nil l,.-.;.i» i.!.*,', t!i!< tUnv,- flint hull- ui fit/.r, to |ir«»v<! Ihe rtmin an, «,<.* .1 1 room urn tiof iti-ad, 1 iiAvrc A"i»r:in**nfT kvntiui of in-iumcni U'llO CllllllOt t'OIIK! t« UIO for pUI'Mollul nuoptlon Itlnnk nml full )»(ivtl('iilnr«, paper. My prices* nml ti'i'mw nro IRTiniiticiit. for mil of On> I'ity |i.vipln tr*Aimuitt (WilITH TO-UAV) for KikIom: Miaiop mnl iio'Mtlovi >!iiotiuMi', My riirir-H mo |.n».lllvi' till* itrn! "Co|lKult thu IH'Bt fttnl l'roflt Uy l',', y.,nni I'motlml Cviii'l'Miri-, Prof. Geo. A. Oarlow The World's Mont Xrfrntifi, Ifnir ntul 5?,-,-/,'. rj.,r),i}:iJ ROOM 1, WELDON Bl.OOK, WINNIPEG, MAN. II THE ■% P. W. L. I), for Ac»t .P. Coal Creok .8 7 1 it 23- .*. 11 Bellevufi .... .8 7 1 fl 52—10 11 Coleman .7 - •2 \) iK— :, in Hlllcrest .... .** 3 4 2 15-14 S MlehAl .3 u 5 j i-i-—j i 7 Hoimer .i i. 4 2 IS-13 6 nialrmoro ... .9 2 tt 1 »—?,t r. F*r»le .« 0 6 2 8-2-S 4 4V VOU DON'T flecafvt Tha ledger don't blame nt, Watth tht <UU «f titt t*p»r»tton o» your aubaeHptlan which la printed en tht tame label containing your *d- SftM, home bANK Canada One dolUr a week depoilted «vith tbe Home Bank will amoan(: to FtAytwA d-t'iU»r* M th«end of the year, wilh full vem|H>untt Interest to lw mlded. How mnny wajr^*i**m*r» ran %%y ttut Ibry U-n-t not wnitfil, or iott, tifty-two dotlart during the j»»**l ya»r from ihe habit of carrying money carelettly in their pocketi. »%. • •nttteitf Ct IN* IN TORONTO iUiSlSffi MAHOMM ilUO CONNtCTVOM THlfOOOMOyT CAH*D» J. T. MACDONALD, Manage/ VIOTOtlAAVI., mu .i.- riRNII.B.O. PAGE EIGHT THE DISTRICT LEDGER, FERNIE, B. 0., JULY-5,1913 r BARGAINS Ladies' Silk Dresses $20.00 to $25.00 Fancy Silk and Chiffon Dresses, slightly soiled or mussed, $5.00. The material could not be purchased for twice the price. If you are capable of remodelling them then this is an opportunity to procure a handsome dress at bne quarter to one-fifth the price originally. Sale price $5.00 each Ladies' Outing Hats Ladies' Outing hats in Crash, "White Felt, and Panama effects. All the newest creations in late Summer outing hats in-white with fancy bands. Some are washable and others are easily cleaned, $2,00 to $5,00 each. Get Your Straw Hat Now Straw Hat weather is here to stay. We ctre showing all the new blocks in Panama and Stfrawin all qualitiest ranging in ftricefrom $1.50 to $20.00 each. We are also showing a large range of Mens linen hats in popular shades at 50c, 75c., and up to $1.50. Men's outing hats in white and red felt at 85c. to $1.50 These are ideal Hats for camp use Ladies'and Girls' Hose Ladies, 25c Cotton hose, 2 pairs for 35c, This particular line is made for service. They are fast black, full fashioned and made with all the new reinforcements, 2 pairs 'for '. 35c Ladies' 20c hose, 2 pairs for 25c," a clearance price that will clear the line when you see the quality. They are full fashioned and fast black,' 2 pairs for 25c Girls' tan, shaped hose, worth 35c per pair, sale price, 20c p,er pair. A hose of exceptional quality, made with spliced heels and toes, and fast colors, .per pair 20c Boys' and girls' black ribbed hose, made of extra quality, combed yarn, worth 30c per pair, clearance, per pair, 20c Children's 25c sox, 2 pairs for 25c. Color*-,, black, tan, white, sky and pink. Made with spliced heel and toe, and-jabbed cuffs. Special, 2'pairs for 25c Men's Felt Hats Men's Felt Hats in colored or black are shown in great variety of color and shape, in the following makes: Stetson, Buckley and Christie, running in price from $1.00 to $6.00 each. If you buy your hat from us you will be sure to get best value and the largest assortment to pick from. Saturday Grocery Boys' Straw Hats We carry a very complete line of Boys' straw, linen and felt hats, all the new summer styles are here. We buy our boy's hats from New York, ancl our stj^les are guaranteed correct. Priced from 25c. to $1.50 each , Two in One Shoe Polish, 3 for ....'. «.. .25c Large Brdoia, regular 75c, for 60c "Whisk Brooms, 25c, 20c Scrub Brushes, 2 for 25c Cream of "Wheat, 2 for .35c Big Four Coffee, fresh ground, 2 pounds 75c Fry's Cocoa, l/_ pound tin ,25c Blue Funnel Catsup, pint bottles ,.25<; Cream Cheese, 2 packages 35c Fresh Eggs, 3 dozens $1,00 Kelowna Apricots, 2yo tin, , ,25c Seeded Raisins, 12 ounces, 3. for .' 25c Sheriffs Grape Juice, quart '... ,50c Canada First Pure Jam, 5 pound pails., 75c Liquid Veneer, 12 oz. bottle , 35c Sherriffs Marmalade, 2 pound glass 40c Veal and Ham loaf, 2 tins 35c Angelius Olive Oil, % gallon $1.25 Imported Swiss Cheese, per pound 35c Queen Quality Pickles, 20 oz 25c Seam Rice, 4 pounds ' 25c Van Camp's Assorted Soups, 2 tins 25c Hinds Honey and Almond Cream '. .40c Lyman's Beef Iron and Wine 50c Beecham Pills 20c Zambuk '. 35c Nestles Infant Food 40c Lyman's Talcum Powder, 2 tins 35c Abbey's Salts, large size 50c Abbey's Salts, small size 25c Enos Fruit. Salts .7. 75c Putz Silver Polish, per bottle .; 20c Kelowna Tomatoes, 2 pound tins, 2 for 25c California Dried Qnion's 6 pounds 25c California Fresh Cabbage, per pound .' 4c Royal Crown "Washing Powder ... 20c Old Dutch Cleanser, 3 tins 25c See Our Window Display of Men's Summer Underwear, all tlie new 1913 Ideas in Underwear are Shown Here _Monev__Sav- ing Prices BRANCHES AT FERNIE, MICHEL, NATAL AND COAL CREEK 'J LOCAL IND PERSONAL: A well known old timer of Fernie Is at present on 'ball of $4,000 pending hearing of charge for breaking and entering. The,\*montlily tea given by Methodist Ladies' Aid will be held at the home ot Mrs. King, Fernie Annex, on Tuesday, July Stli, from three to six o'clock. "THE FLOWER OF ARIZONA" At the Grand, Saturday, July 5th. Knox Church—Sunday services 11 a.m. and 7.30 p.m. Preacher, Rev. A. Stuart Martin, B. D., evening subject, "Impurity." The Fernie team to moot IHalrmoro on tho New City Park on Saturday, .July 5th, will-bo Andres; Gregory ami Shields; Mills, Yates, lloilly (capt.); A. N. Other, Grant; Garvie, McCon- nell, ■Mnrcbnnt, reserves, Corrigan and Drown. Kick off at <Uf> p.m. Pat Connolly, llght-hcnvy-welght champion wrestler of tlio world, is mulched lo wrestle with Gus Amorl- cub at llnltlmore on Sept, 1st, :ind guaranteed $1,!i00 to appear, win or Ioho. If Put should provo victorious hei has been promised a match at Van- couver by Ijniiial Klnnk, Frank notch's manager, who has written Pat ox. pressing tho belief that ho ls ono of tho fow mon from Huropo likely to glvo Ootch a good match. It should liu mentioned that It topic Gotch two hours to got a fall off Ouh Amorloiis, nnd tho match botwoon Pat and tlio Amnrlcnn should bo iiitoroHtlng. Hoth will bo pretty evenly matched' for weight. Thoro will be now jokes and laughing catch-phrases entering into everyday conversation aftor next Saturday evening whon lrrespresslble Fred A. Walters and his company o£ 25 in tho new musical fun-maker, "Tho Flower of Arizona," which tho Majestic Musical Comedy Company havo produced on a big scale, comos to tbo Grand Saturday, July 5th, Tho spirit of maddest frolic permeates every scene of this production, which comos hore direct from Its long run in tho east. Ita unconvent- tonality is said to ho tho strong note iu its app'oal to an audlonco. "Tho Flower of Arizona" 1» dOBcribod as not only a groat play, but it ls a groat musical piece filled with tuneful sorigH that start ovoryono humming or whistling, "catchy" molodloH. Mr. Walters has been surrounded with a largo company woll choson to fill the various amusing roles and hIho bus a groat, madcap choniB choson quite as much for Its musical superiority ns for its dancing nullity. Special train, for Coal Crook at 11. p. in. The Struggle in Northern Colorado Grand Theatre One Night Only SATURDAY, JULY Bth, 1913 "IHE MAJESTIC MUSICAL COMEDY COMPANY in "The Flower of Arizona" ADMISSION • $liOO, 7Sc.t and SOc, Curtain rises at 8.30 Special Train Will Loavo For Coal Crook at 11 p.m. (Special to The Ledger) Tho Northern Colorado coal miners are now well on the way to their fourth year of struggle for the right to hold membership In the United Mine Workers organization, and that thoy may demonstrate to tho many that tlieir intentions aro to continue in this struggle until this right is recognized, thoy have planned a monster cclobratlon to be hold in,Lafayette, Colorado, August 1st, in which tho striking minors, their families and friends from tho entire northern flold will participate. President Whito, Vice-President Ilnyos and the governor of Colorado are expected to bo the speakers of tho day. Commltteos from all tho norlliorn local unions hnvo boon selected to tako chargo of tho parade from their rospoctlvo camps, as such pnriido will commence at, Froderlck from tho east and Marshal from tho \Yost of tho'Ulstrlct, mooting nt La- Fnyetto where the celebration will bo held. Much Interest Is being dlsplayod by a largo "number in a competitive contest of compoHlng u strlko song to bo dedicated to tlio Northern Colorado Btrlko, Tho duration and blttornoBS of„tlio struggle seems to lmvo Inspired all us tho district office is dally receiving Compositions to bo ontorod In tlio contest. Tho work for tlio strlko bl'oakors Ib vory poor, many of thorn are not making expenses; the National Fuel company which operates four mliiOB In tho northern field prior to tho strlko is closed down, throe of thoso rnlnos and Ih working tho Monarch No. I at Dnnvor, Colo,, ns to coaso working tbls property would causo ItB loss, owing to tho condition of the mtnoB, Tno Hooky Mountain Fuel company, tlio larger of tho unfair compnnios In* Vni-tiiorn fnlnrrtdn n on M rm inn In np. erutfl thoir rnlnos in a half honrted way, many of thoir strike breakers leavhfg because of the conditions under which they arc* compelled to livo nml labor. It Is orily recently that Tlort Olfford p.l , ,..,,» ,.,,.l*.n **9n«\*tt,,4 nn**,- In ■■ .. , if..... -.,.....'*., '.. i 1, *.....J the strike quit his position at the Simpson mino ot Lafayotto, declaring that ho w«b bolng driven ns though ho wero a slnvo nnd tliat the company could not oxpoot to hold strike breakers unless they accorded thorn better treatment • A largo number of Greeks quit this min* inst wok nnd when leaving was imlu'd -why they wore having the* spokesman said: "Purty soon we work »H a day tor noflnga, soon a' tho mine lie ro hack to the union." Another caso which shows the treatment th« strike breakers receive !« that ot Sam Combs, who fir nn 'hr.fi- dent causing a leaking In the fire hydrant within the bull pen was charged for damages the sum of $23.10, and for damaging a stairway when moving a piano was charged $13.00; when he asked for his time his attention was called to the vast sums of money ho had earned while in the employ of tho company to which ho agreed to, asked why it was that each month after earning such sums none was loft for himself and family and not getting a satisfactory answer drew the small pittance duo him and left tlie, camp, Many of thoso men who have acted as strikebreakers during the past threo years havo employment In southern Colorado, and knowing the conditions of non-union mines from oxporloco as a strlko broakor, and later as an employee in a field where so called opon shop exists, ono can rest assured thnt a vast majority of thoso men will join the organization whon glvon tlio opportunity. Tho old tlmo minors of southern Colorado can bo heard on ovory hand protesting against the conditions and repeatedly asking tho question, 'Whon is tho United Mino Workers going'to tnko hold of this flold, nnd from nil Indications boforo the winter Is ovor a great change'will overcome that por- tion of tho Htnto. Many times slnco the opening branches in that flold letters hnvo .ronohod the district of- flee In Denver, Inquiring whoro nnd how can n minor join tho organization nnd wo boliovo thnt whon the opon campaign is put forth, tho organization will grow by leaps and bounds, nnd n contract bo secured for both tho north and south and District No. B bo among the boat organized statod In tho unltn. Don't trouble to tnko n correspondence course In physical culture whon vou cnn pft iim'rtini Hilrie from thn champion light-heavy weight of tho world tor *l.oo por month. Look up (ho A. A. C. (Ingram's) and swo Pat Connolly; he will prescribe a courso of physical culture that will only cost you one dollar—anil for a month. „ Ah will l*o seen by our advertising columns, Mrs. Todd la announcing a genuine removal snlo of hor entire Htock of ladies furnishings, Kvory line will bo cloared at, In many cases, loss than cost. Mrs. Todd assuring us that It in hor Intention to opon hor now promlHOH (now In courso of orootloiO with an entirely 'now stock. It is hoped ta have tho new establishment roady by Austin 16th, Tbls wo be- Hove, is the second sa1o to take place at Mrs. Todil'n establishment nnd thorn Is not tho sHghtost doubt that this sale, like the two pretlous, wil! bo qui-** nn ."p/iffi fn the frminitif world, West Virginia's ; Industrial War (Continued from Page 4) have actod in a spirit of fairness and havo honestly endeavored to establish friendly relations botween themselves and their employers; that they have sought to avoid turmoil, strife1 and strike by earnestly seeking to reach an amicable agreement for the mutual bonefit— primarily of themselves nnd secondarily of their employers and tlio public, nnd that they have signally failed. It is therefore resolved "that all employees working in and about tho mines in the New Illver district cease work on tho first day of July, 1913, and remain Idle until such time as a satisfactory agreement is reached between employers and employees, with the,distinct understanding that nny company or companies, that nro now complying with tlio ngrooment sought or uy that! may comply tnorow.lh prior to July 1, will not In any way' be affected by this call."' Tho Ultimatum That is tho ultimatum, It Is sign od by tho officers of tho Now Itivor district nnd of tho Raleigh county sub-district, and nprovod by the International bonrd mombers. Signing for tho tlio Now Hlvor dlBtrlct aro L, CHogors, prosldont, and M; B.■Coulter, secretary: on behalf of the sub- district, It. II, Cobb, prosldont, I2d,' Hollnndfiworth, vlco prosldont, rind S, .T, Ilalloy, socrotnry, Tho demands of tho mlnorB nro fow nnd slmplo*—ami tho minors boliovo thoy are reasonable and just. Thoy nro: That thoro bo no discrimination against the men who soo fit to join the organization they have formed for mutual protection 'and benefit. The coal companies mako it their practice to discharge the men who affiliate themselves with the United Mine Workers. That nine hours and not 10 or 12, shall constitute a day's labor. Some of the miners and day men are said to exceed thoso'higher figures. 2,000 Pounds to Ton That 2,000 pounds and not 2,400 or 3,000, shall bo reckoned a ton for the miner on the tipple as woll as for tho operator in market. That a chocluvelghman bo allowed on ovory ilpplo, so that tho miner may be credited for the coal ho actually, mines and not for what tho operator says ls right. At somo of tho mines it Is tlio syslom to dock the miner a thousand pounds for a piece of slnto or "top" found ln his car, A checlcwoighinan would put a stop to that, Two-Weeks Pay That employes be paid twice a montlr Instead of once a < month, so that the men may not bo compelled to borrow from tliolr employers by taking "scrip" from tho company stores. It is1 complained that many of tho men do not have enough mon 6y "ovor" to run thorn from ono payday to anothor, That they bo allowed to buy the necessities of Hfo whoro and from whom thoy"plenso, and not.compelled too piirchoflo from tliolr omployorfl, It Is a tradition In Iho coal flolds that tbo mail who does not donl llhornlly nt the company storo stoudB to bo "fired," while the mnn who deals to suit tho whim of "tho boss" keeps himself In dobt to tho company on throughout tho your. Guards Mufct Go And finally that tho Baldwin-Felts guard system be abolished and not replaced by the same thing under anothor name. Tho flfien allege that the hated guard system is tho prime cause of all the trouble, The business of the mine guard, while ostensibly that of protecting property and life, has boen that of preventing organization by beating up organizers and keeping the minors in subjection to their employors by the uso' of tho Winchester rifles nnd the blackjack. The men sny tho guard is* not noorled for any of thoso purposes. Thoy point to the unionized coal fiolds in proof of the assertion that shootings and slugglngs nro not nocesnry to tho prbtectlon of' property and tho preservation of good order. Through 10 years of unionism on Paint Creek ono deputy sheriff enforced the law, and presorvod the peace, Thon tho operators broke with the union, tho gunrds enmo, and troublo began. "■".■'.'.'.,. Will Be Hard Fought Tho conflict on Now Hlvor will Indeed bo a stronuous one. Tho operators there nro among tho woalthlost In tho buslnoss, Their wealth hns boon piled up' by a system by which tho minor stands for most of tho losses and the mine owner banks thn galiiB, Thoy will spend' many thousands of dollars to protect that system, and tho operators in other fields will holp them. ' , x JV Tho minors aro going Into tho strlko with'tbo Intention of winning, Their loaders aro mon of oxporlonco In the work nt hand, The nntlonnl tronsury l« nt thoir "command, and ' thoir moro prosperous brothors In tho organized stntos will contribute to thoir support until tlio day of victory or ' defeat,—Kanawha Cltlzon, esrs BEST ALWAYS ISIS THEATRE 8PE0IAL FRIDAY AND SATURDAY EVBNINO AND SATURDAY' MATINEE A Great Spectacular English Feature LIEUT. ROSE, B.N., IN CHINA SEAS TWO PARTS Lieut., Ilflso and two women are captured by Chlnoso pirates and tortured, Imt boforo death Lieut, HiWw llttlo dog brings help. Tho Pirates In thoir rage, attack tlio KinbiiNsy, and bolng ro- pulsed, thoy flro on tlioBattloslilp. Tlio Captain orders tho town shelled and completely destroys It, SEE THE TOWN SHELLED-rMost Realistic and Spectacular Tho samo company produced "Wont. Roso" and tlm " Hoynl Visit," nnd "The Battle'In tho Cloud*," ■ " UEMBMBER THEM , Wetl, Hu*i Tltlu Otic. Two Reels 6PEOIAL MONDAY AND TUESDAY AT MAO MULE CANYON Two Reels
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Title | The District Ledger |
Publisher | Fernie, B.C. : F.H Newnham |
Date Issued | 1913-07-05 |
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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Notes | Preceding Title: The Fernie Ledger Frequency: Weekly |
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Date Available | 2016-07-26 |
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