I V'' indribtr&i "Cnity is Strength. *&A- tSrk. ■ -i r% The Official Organ of District No. 18, U. & W. of A. Political Unity is Victory. Noo. 48, Vol. VI. THE ^jSTRIOT "LEDGER, FERNIE, B. P., JULY 19/ 1913 Seefe Daring Hold-up in Fernie Last Friday Lost Wednesday week, July 9th, a] Chinese cook was held up at the point , of a gun on Prior Street and Baker | Street crossing, and relieved of all his possessions—$6. "ThlB took ♦ place about 9 p.m., and the "Chinaman lost no .time In reporting the incident to the policed . His description of his assailant was, however, very meagre, and the police did not hope to accomplish much from same. Constables Amber- man and Wood worked throughout the whole night endeavoring to 'obtain some information, but without success. J On Friday night, about 10 o'clock, " Mrs. Stockwell, of the Annex, and her son a lad of about 14, were returning to their home when a man,of slight build snatched away her, satchel and made a dash away. The bag contained $200 in cash and several valuable papers. A cry was immediately raised, and attracted by the shout, a crowd soon started in pursuit of the man. , AVllliam Richardson and his son were among the foremost, and William junior was soon on the thelf, but riot before the latter had fired two shots, one at long range and one when he was close upon the holdup. Both the . shots, which were fired from .a .38 revolver, missed young Richardson, who immediately closed with the thief and threw him. The gun was secured and what was thought to be all of Mrs. Stockwell's property returned to her. - '. The prisoner pleaded with the elder Richardson to,,be released, saying ' that no harm had been done and begging to be given a chance." William . Richardson, who is evidently as generous as he is, heroic, listened to his prisoner's whining and_ •_cajoIlng, the *^atter""freqliently~^alling—Richardson „ "George," evidently considering this a particularly endearing name and one likely to arouse the sympathies of hia captor. In a moment ,pf generosity he was released upon promise of good behavior/ .iv-vln themeantime"the police had heen Informed of the occurrence and hastened to the spot, only to find that their man had bolted. 'Constables Amberman and Harrison mot the flyer and recognized from Richardson's description a man named William Slocan, known to the polico, He was asked to give en account of himself, but failed to so and was placed under arrest, While Constable Amberman was looking through tho irain for a possible companion, tho prisoner, who was left in charge of Constable Harrison, made a dash for liberty. He was, however, promptly recaptured and taken to the station. Although" he used every device and cajolery to escape from the officers, they evidently wanted to hear more about him, and he was accordingly ■locked up on a charge of vag-ancy. On the following day he was identified from among four men by the CMnaman and Richardson the younger, and later on Richardson senior identified him from among eigh'„ ir.er.. Accused, was charged on Thursday and given a preliminaiv hearing, Mr. Sherwood Hercbmer defending. - District President J. E. Smith was busy in Coleman oh Wednesday and iu conjunction with Neutral Chairman Hannah and Commissioner McNeil took up case of alleged discrimination. On Thursday afternoon the members of Disputes Board were in Coal Creek arranging prices for contract work at. New Seam, B North. $1.00 A YEAR etition on Page 6 OFFICIAL ANNOUNCEMENT The Election for the Offices of Vic^President and Secretary-Treasurer will take place o£ Wednesday 23rd July 1913. The Candidates for Vice-President ar0» t* JOHN O. JONES IS A BENEDICT NOW Surprising his many friends in Lethbridge and throughout the • coal ■mining district, John O. .Jones, vice- president cC Dist No.:8,nnd candidate for the riding of Lethbridge in the recent provincial general, election, yesterday joined the ranks of the benedicts. ' ' ' He was married Tuesday evening to Miss Alice Perry, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Don 'C. Perry,"of Grassy Lake, a young lady well known in this _atty__ —,.■.—.—■—— H. ELMER, Wm. GRAHAM, T.:Q. HARRIES, J. C. JONES, Robt. LEVITT, F. WHEATLEY, The Candidates for Secretary-Treasurer are: Michel Coleman Passburg Hillcrest Bellevue Bankhead Text of Judgment in Culshaw Case T. ■ W, BROWN, A. J. CARTER, T. FRANCE, D. H. HYSLOP, Michel, B. C. Fernie, B. C. Coal Creek Coleman, Alta. INTERCHANGE OF NEUTRAL SCRUTINEERS The wedding,'whioh was'-very quietly' celebrated, tools' place at the residence of the bride's brother-in-law, D. L. Kimball, at 1223 Fifth Ave. South. Only relatives of the bride were present. Clem Stubbs, until recently president of District 18 o'f the United Mine'Workers, and a colleague of the groom, supported the latter as best man, while the bride was attended by her sister, Mrs. D. L, Kimball. The couple were the recipients of a number of handsome wedding presents, including cut glass, china and silverware. Mr. and' Mrs. Jones loft on tho Crow express same night to spend their honeymoon in tho mountains, CORBIN to HOSMER FERNIE to MICHEL MICHEL to CORBIN HOSMER to FERNIE COLEMAN to BLAIRMORE BLAIRMORE to CARBONDALE CARBONDALE to COLEMAN FRANK to HILLCREST HILLCREST to BELLEVUE ' BELLEVUE to FRANK BURMIS to PASSBURG' PASSBURG to MAPLE LEAF MAPLE LEAF to BURMIS DIAMOND CITY to CHINOOK CHINOOK to DIAMOND-CITY" KIPP to LETHBRIDGE L • TABEF* to KIPP ^ETH&RlDGE to TABER aANKH£AD to CANMORE GANMOpE to BANKHEAD Lethbridge to r. collieries. R, COLLIERIES to LfeTHBRIDGE Board of Trade Start Something you are not likely to take the trouble to make to many embarassing enquiries, and the second reason is that If thoy were to attempt to sell them any where near home they would havo to glvo them away or sell thorn for one eighth what you are ashed to pay. The following cutting from a coast paper is both interesting and educating as an illustration of how blind (?) THE INQUEST ON DOMINIC ASTORINO • The adjourned Inquest teaching thu death of a foreigner named Doml iio. Astorlno, who died in Fernie houpital we aro to tho "opportunities" tbat are I after injuries received by a fall of coal, was held ln tho Coal Creek Club hall, Wo muBt confess that our rospect for the gentlemen who form tho Board of Trado in Fornlo'has Increased n wholo lot with tho hustling campaign ngalnst tho "easy money" gontry who havo lntojy discovered what n prolific and happy hunting ground the Pass Is and how easily the workers of this town nnd district can bo rolloved of thoir cash. Circulars have boen printed in four languages nnd distributed broadcast; local newspapers and resolutions have hoon sont to tho various boards of trado west of Fornlo; tho information bureau has colloctod statistics! and maps of tho various townsltos nnd "delightful rural" subdivisions which tho Sir, unotlous vendors of snmo doclaro can ■bo sold for troblo, their original cost boforo you compjoto tho purchase. Last Monday a'deputation'wont to Hosmor and succoodod in Interesting tho board of trado thoro, tho lattor body promising to glvo publicity to tho literature of tho Pernio Hoard and assist In ovory way. BnquirloB havo boon rocolvoci from mnny boards of trado nsklng for litem- turo and particulars and promising to glvo ovcry nsalBtanco In tho campaign and got aftor tho "bumB" good and proper. Jn fact, thoro is ovory prospect that tho Individuals who havo boon stealing1 tho golden eggs havo killed thf> iwmsn." Tho bureau has collected a wholo lot of information, and many cruel cases of impudont fraud havo been bared. , Most of tho pooplo who havo pur- chased thoso worthless lots do not i rorn tf* t,(*i,i(iT\inrt their pre'!'"***!!!.'* "'■J'1 naturally refrain from laying information, but wo have secured substantial evidence, and with tho oxeeptlon of withholding1 tho namou and numbers of lots and block, wo publish tho fol- lowing, which should glvo tho public somo idea of tho valuo of real estate tbat has beon Bold in this town: the town limits.' They are assessed at $25.00 each. Just what their value. Is It Is hard to eay. In a FEW YEARS they may be really worth $1B0, or eo each) but at present I doubt If they would bring more than $25.00 at a forced sale In this town, as no resident of Athabasca'Landing buys Iota a rnllo and a half from town, as these aro." *'*■■.''■' « Yours truly, 6. R. FARQUHAR80N. Secretary-Treasurer, 'knocking at our vory door." Fancy, we havo within twenty miles of us a town the Importance of which we have not begun to grasp—ELKO! Now, the noxt tlmo you go to this thriving and prosperous city you will, no doubt, be able to gather further details from tho "Elko Daily Tribune." Sylvia is free again LONDON, July 13.—Sylvia Rank- jMirst wa0 released from Holloway jail knight a* the result of her hunger •"Hrlke.'Miss 'pankhurat was sentenced ^ threo months' imprisonment on •f>Uy 8 tor incitement to commit disor- 'ltsrs ou June 29, when she led a mob *<*> Downing street to attack the off!- <%! residences of tho ministers. City DEVELOPMENT AT ELKO Railway Centre and Important Shipping Point DEPARTMENT OF MUNICIPAL AF- FAIR8 EDMONTON, ALTA. July 15th, 1913. In reply to your letter of 7th Inst., I may*say .that we cannot give you valuation .of south-east quarter of 15.66-22 went 4th. Thia property hae not been aaaeited aocordlno to value but at a flat rate of 25o per lot. Your obedient servant, (8d.) John Parrle, Deputy Minister, F, C, DuBoll, Esq., Vice President, Board of Trade, Pernla, D. O. The Municipality of the Town of Athabasca Landing, Afbertii Dfiflf* fllf juiiIt Lota — and — Connaught Park An- nex, Athabasca Landing. The above Iota ar« on our assess- want roll in »h# rwm* of , bttlrtQ In tha achool district, although outside Tho abovo property has boon sold In Fornlo as Connaught Park Annox for $100 and up. This Is another Instance and this irom Alooso Jaw ot iota bolng sohi libra hy a aynHlcaU for $175 to $2W.. Tho ownor of thia property on nccount of Ub proximity to Moose Jaw has valued it at $100 por aoro (it helng nt prosont a flno wheat field) as farm land, As a real estate proposition, its valuo 1« nbout |S00 por nre, Thero npponra to bo no possibility of Retting wator thoro within tho noxt 50 years, . Tho comment that NO RESIDENT OF ATHATIA80A LANDING PUR- CHASRS LOTS A MTLB AND A HALF FROM TUB TOWN Booms to stiwrest thnt thft onlv possible place t(| dlnpoBo of theso "valuable nssots" 1b whoro tho purchaser will not havo an opportunity of knowing what ho h buylnff. And this is Just tlio point that wo maintain: If thoso propositions are so valuable, why in tho namo of common son so hnvo tlmy to peddle 'em hore? Woll, tho first reason is: " Tho Increasing importance of Elko, B. C„ as a railway contra and initial shipping point is indicated in a ro- contly published Btatum ent outlining tho situation tlmt is being 'developed at present and prospective construe tion work, Elko Ib now served by tho Crow'B Nest branch of the C. P. R., and by the Great Northern which In- torseots tho C. P. II. at this point, In addition, it Is Bhown that Elko Is Uio southern tormlnns of tho Kootenay Central Railway which is now undor construction from Elko to Goldon, whilo at tho Bamo tlmo being a June tlonnl point on tho C, P. It, with Its Waldo * branch south, tho bxton- Blon of which lino will develop tho territory south and southwest of Elko, •Still othor projootod linos, notably thoso of the O.-P.'R. and tho Orand Trunk system in other parts of Bouthorn British Columbia, will tap tho extensive timber nnd mineral tor- rltorlea adjacent to the Elko dlBtrlct, boBldoB affording all necessary shipping facilities vo fruit growers nt ihla point. Tho construction of linos already routed and Burvcyed by Uio transcontinental companion Is rognrd- od here as ft practical certainty for tho( I There Is lust thia much about It.' Real OBtoto is tho moat flagrant form of Rambling and skinning that forms part of the present day system, but if peoplo must gamble, then tho host thing to do Ib to mako sure that thoro , i,, . i* " * *. . * .. ' .,1 fclJU.*Cl...>h ti. *v"'0 l-V***.. «*'->'"*• '■uii wt" llevo that if ovcry Individual who con- templates purchasing real estate would tako ndvantogo of tho free Information hiiroau that tho Doard of Trade has opened boforo purcha»lnK; or ovon If those who aro purchasing on tho ngrrtomint plan would consult tho huroau boforo making another pay- ment (nnii pnj' dny in horo nffiln* don't forgot) that thoy would obtain somo vory valuable data that would guide them in thoir speculations. Frantic efforts will be mado to (rot, I ft payments this pay day, and rebates have already boon, offered to purchase era tar premmt. pay meat—hut *lu Um beforo the coronor, Mr. Wilkes, at 3 o'clock, The Jury was composed of tho following: R. Hillsborough (foreman), E. English, Thos, Uoaver, Roc McFe- gan, W. Adams, J. II. Wilson. Inspector Evuu Evans nnd Supeiln*. tondont Shanks woro present. Tho first witness called was Sam Marasco, partnor of the deceased, who said tliat shortly after 7 o'clock wo had loaded our car and were waiting for ear to bo taken out; docoasod nBleed mo to go in Ralph Auselmo's for some clay, as we had none to tamp the holo which do. coaaod had bored, Oust thon Ralph enmo Into our room and Bald thoro was j lots of clay at Uio bottom of No. i I room. Doccnsed told mo to go and got a hnff. I had only gono a fow stops whon I hoard a fall of coal. I wont back and colled deceased but got no answor. I then wont and found him on tho right corner of tho bench on his stomach, Ralph arid I plckod him up and carried him to tho lovol; ho ap. poarod to bo unconscious for flvo or bIx mlnutoB. Wo rovlvod him with wa- tor and ho complained of pain In tho Btomnch, The flro boss fixed him up a bit nnd wo took him out of thc mino to tho doctor, \yho wo found In tho wn*h. LORDS REJECT HOME RULE Following Is the text of Judgment handed down by His Honor Justice Murphy In this case: In the Supreme Court of British Columbia. Culshaw vs. Crows Nest Pass Coal Co. Iii this case I have some difficulty in determining just what are the findings of fact made by the learned Arbitrator. He states first "Had the snow slide been occaslor-ed by normal causes there is no doubt but that I could assume' and would assume that the de- •ceased came to his death by accident arising out of and in the course of liis employment." In other"words he would have made an award in applicant's favor. Then he concludes bis findings "the question before me and upon which-the whole case turns is 'Was the shelter in which the man stood and where he had a perfect right to be at the time in the course of his employment so situated that persons standing therein ran a peculiar risk from snow slides?' I would hold if the matter were before me for a final hearing that persons within the shelter ran no special risk from an ordinary snow slide occasioned by abnormal conditions of weather, and I would therefore dismiss the application. ■Apparently therefore tne learned Arbitrator has directed himself that as a matter of law, because the snow slidu was not occasioned, by "normal causes" but by "abnormal, conditions of weather" therefore he was bound to dismiss the application. I. think this nn orrnr. Tlia'P.agp.rpliPrlinpnTi,—war— ner v. Couchman.80 Q.J.K-B. 526, has been before the House of Lords 81 Q. =J.K."B'r"45"and_lhe decision sustainpd on the~ express ground that a finding of fact had heen made that the man was not specially affected by the severity of the weather by reason of his employment Lord Lorebom cites with approval Lord Justice Fletcher Moul- ton as follows: "It is true when we deal with the effect of natural causes affecting a considerable area Buch as severe weather, we are entitled and bound to consider whether the accident arose out of the employment or was merely a consequence of the severity of the weather to which persons in tho locality and whether so employed or not were, equally liable. If It is tho latter it docs not arise out of the employment, because tho man Is not specially affectod by the severity of the weather hy reasoa of his employment." If the learned Arbitrator had made a straight flndiug that do- ceased was not specially affected by reason of his employment by the abnormal weather occasioning the snow slide, that would be, I think, a finding of fact with which I could not Interfere. He has found, that the cause of the accident was a snow slide and that had it been occasioned by normal causes the applicant should succeed. He could only succeed, I take It, because he would be specially affected by reason of his employment, that is exposed to extra hazard because he was at the work where lie was. How that position of affairs can be altered by the snow slide being caused by abnormal conditions of weather I fail to see, since the governing factor is the special exposure which Mould be as operative in the second instance as in the first. I would remit the case stated to the learned Arbitrator, with a direction io find for the appellant. ALL DANGER OF STRIKE AVERTED Congress Hurries Newlands Bill to Enactment — President Will Sign Measure Before Night—No Compulsion to Labor by Injunction. 1/ONbON, July 17.—A motion for ^e f'Copd rea.1i.iR of the lcmo rule ,Jil| in frokin'l was defesvvlin the frouse Of. lords tMv ovonln? by a vote °t wi to C-I, The motion or Lori ^unsdowno, the leader of the opposition Jn tho upper house, which dc cUrcd "that the h'-Jiiso doeiiaus to pro cVd.witji the ijoiis.deration of tho bill !,\ul U nas be'-:! suhmlttcl to tlio jhdgmont of the country," was adpot- WASHINGTON, July 15—All danger of a 'strike of upwards of 80,000 eastern railroad trainmen and conductors was averted today by the agreement of majority and minority leaders of tbe house to suspond other business and pass a perfected amendment, to the Erdman arbitration act authoria- *ing~federa"l mediation commission to settle all such labor disputes. The houso judiciary committee met early in the day, prepared to report favorably the Newlands amendment with minor changes. The Clayton amendment will be pigeon-holed. The perfected measure will be passed this afternoon and signed before night by President Wilson. ' • • Erie Causes- Complications ,■ NEW YORK, July 17.--The status of the Eric Railway may be the first question demanding solution when proceedings aro started today under tho proposed Newlands law looking to tho arbitration of tho demands of thc conductors and trainmen ngninHt the eastern railroads. Erie officials said again today that they refused to bo a party to any arbitration, and tho union officials contend thnt no road cnn ho dealt with Individually. This might deadlock tho proceedings unless ono or othor modified Its stand or somo compromise woro reached. Crothers Fails to Settle Island Strike houso, Tlio next wltnosB called waB Ralph AnBolmo who corroborated tho ovl, tlonco of tho previous witness and Bald I was standing facing tho hohch whon I.saw tho,coal falling forward. Po. ennsod wna thon on tho bench ualnj^ his pick. I ran back till tho coal fell, then v.'rr.l nr.d fc'Jtiil '?c*c.r.;c:'! T Wv..i, fnr thn flm boun, Ifnvtnpr \ffirnxro with docoasod. I found Bprags among the con!, about :i or f >2 foot long. Carmlchel Macnoy, fire ho»8 No. R mino, noxt gavo ovldonco, hut nothing naw wbb forthcoming uh ho did not hwi tne phice tietorn ihB iitc.HUiiii. una tho doconBOd had boon movod 500 foot boforo ho got there. Tho opinion of tho wJtnoBB was thnt tho conl ha,} smaahod over tho oprngfl, and that the fnll wn« caused through an old Blip or hronlf. After th<i ovMtr.cc had hum con- sldorod nnd a report from the doctor JONES & KNIGHT TAKE ANOTHER TILT MEDW-rtJB"HAT, July 12,-An at- ^mpt to disrupt tho Alborta Fedora- ^t>n of i>abor and form another com- J'MstnB tH° throo pralrio provinces and Jl attack on tho offloorfl of the ^deration during tho past year foatur- H Uio'niornlnK'B soBHion of the con- Attrition, At tlmoB tho nlr was electric, % tho offlcors woro uphold and the Adoration vnm saved from sudden ''oath, 'fhe plot wan conceived nnd U^rnnB )i, tho fonr dologatOH from WilmontoJi. lod by Jo», Knight, who %» Socialist opponent of President ^noB in the provincial clocllon in J'Othbrhiffo a fow months ngo, Knight Mlogod thnt tho npathy shown by thn Wombe^ of tho executive and of the ^tyantaatlon convention of Inst yoar ,v*a» duo to tho action of the loading Wombot-g of tho oxocutlvo. Iio movod Minister's Intervention In Nanaimo Labor Trouble Futile VANCOUVER, J}, C„ July 17.—Mon. T. W. Crothers, Canadian minister of labor, has returned from Nanaimo, having boon unsuccessful in assisting a settlement of tho coal mlnorB' strike on Vancouver Islnnd, Iia intimated that ho could not officially Interfere, as tho only question at issuo Is tho recognition of tho Unltod Mine Work- oni of America, Hon. T. W. Ch'otborB appears to have boon unsuccessful*In,h'U.pftort,to settle strike, nnd according to pram i!os> patches hns intimated that ho could not officially, Interfere;' mi tho only question nt Issue Is the recognition of tlm 11. M. W. of A. In othor words: Whilo tho minister sons absolutely no reason why capital- iHts Hhould not combine in tlio Internal of capital," ho boob ovorv reason why tho mine workera should combine to protect* labor. Thin condition of nt falr« l« not new to,tlio workor. Having regard "to the" Blnlnmont mado by operators prior tn mliilwcor'* visit: rul'-pi nlmiNKt wond-"-t» thnt iht* hxl* *lat tn*o federation Uo dissolved and j tor troubled to travel to the rannt ;>t X',t.l ii t'J.'J-V.'Wlii'.'iJ lit! Iiti,ll,i.il i*l iHVf-tX-li ttj orgaqjjco a federation to liirlude tho **\reo Prill1"!0 provinces, wich organ!- Zi*.tlon mooting to ho called a year J'unco. Jlo was supported by his col- J°ngu<?* from thn rnnltnl. hut. nn r>!h. l'As, Tho officer*, I'rcsM.-ni. Jemefl »"d ^igllBh, Bfioko on th(vir own dr-fonce, whllo >if)BBrs. nollamy and Unify and ^lom Rttfbbs, ox-presldflnt of th" tl. M. VV, of A,, nlso spoke championing *' * * * ^ubo of tho loaders. The vo.d s**b(W- H that tlio Edmonton men w<:iv filono. ^hlght'n chief cause of criticinu of tK* fi*Vncutiv<! rose from tho fart tint I'r-M- ,\ h.xV. at Furuifl had found ns follows: "Wo find ■ tlint Dominic AttoHnr*, camo to liis' d..>;i«h in Pernio hospital oa the mornlnp of July 10, 1913, from Internal horim»rrh.w. caused by belnj? caught In fall at ™»l <n No. 11 room. No. 4 lo**-.! -'■* \iAA**-> ^(»- *» mln«, <!<w< uii. Uuu (iitiig, howov.fr, id vnry evident, that Uio oporatoru imve proivd thnt■thpy'urn more powerful Own <H<V governm-nnt and nre nhlo to hand oven the minister of lnhor his "tnivollor" Wlir.n Tin 'itfnrHt**,>-i in ovnri'"r, ■,. •• *• * dilatory powors. Still, and morft }•(mar'tablo (!) !1k3> donors of government minlfltorn wli! ho pormlttml to employ Asiatic labor, contravono tho Mino Regulations AH* arid attempt to Rt.nrvo am white mnn Into stibroliBlon—riM nil In fills ctmrt- (hih, prosperous, "white ll. C," HhouM tho "white T», C" WM th*y will '»" prnmsuly cliibbM Ar 'iU<>(1-arid th!* Kr nomination for tho- logW.iMr.' in j tlm1* In the namo of "U'v and order." read, Uiu Jury jhlont ,«lof-«m nccopttnl tne Ijiln-nl I ,il- j words of th<* ditty "Oh, bo caroful!" Crock, on July '*'h at about 120 p,m." p'Hdge !f«rn!d i*\*t, lost eloetlon, II•> aim %crc»tnrj' Kngllsh with tryin:' <*• aahirjr out of his position. 1 H iht'tm «!«"> for thf*- frdl'sr United farmers ta o«wjp«»ratr ^llnlft ifHh tho frdcrrt'.On •«'! Hut yea'vn h-card It ?i>-tir.> and •vvcrk | know It—why profon? ttso apony! yor ■;*U\. i}:** .. 'Jit. ,.''h- Thf«r« spi»*ftiir«, howonr, tn ho n lit- lift different* t>f (ijiiT,](,'i '*--*i nirnnjff Hit* enpitHiint* nn tht* frVcvinr '"*'» show: Cofil StHkfi Tying 1'p Shipping Tforo —Nanaimo Pilots Havo Nothing To Do; Sound I3unkerB Aro Now Reaping Big HiirvoBt, So badly have tho conl.,strikes* at the oast coast '.nines domorail*cd the ship- ping buslnoss that tho Nanaimo plb's have practically'beon forced to quit, and thoy havo tied up tht-lr pilot ina:, Tho Conl City Is niHurolly suffering tho greatest lour, an v, result ot tho, tie-up, but VIctorln'B shipping is now being affected and Vancouver's marine Is nltio fouling tho effects of tho Btrlko, ■ ' ••.. Shippers declare.Mint-unless an am- Icahlo Hottloment Ih brought about Immediately botwoon the irihora and tho mine operators, It will bo Impossible to.forson the ultimata conditions, but thoy four that the fthlpplng.of Rritlah Columbia may ho paralyzed, The gro:it fleet of tramp stonmshlpH which onco visited Nnnnlmo fo fill thoir hiinkor« with tho finest conl that onn ho oh- trtlnoil on tho Pacific mint, no longir como to Ilrltlsh Columbln, hut proceed lo tlio Sound, whoro conl of it vory Inferior finality Ih purchased. Sound Cannot Compeio Tho I'u'got Sound,,hunkers citnnot rnitirt^it* .-"', n, v.,. ••*,;• '* '„ *,,'. mines, nwlnr to tho prmr <ini,tr of black dlnmondH w.lilch thoy supply. Tho master of nvor^stoaniahlp which ha« <o inV^-'fori! "on" this XnU ni the l'aclflc pn-'foru to hunker at Nanaimo or Comox riillior tlmn g.i ti Sffittlo or r ,.-:L. a:, ;:.. ; *.:.* x*a. mines' the hunker owner* on Iho Sound nro reaping b!g harvest. On a (■•.oiin-r basis i\m hitukiirf m-ross the Sound eannot compete with Vuncanver lifiuiid mines, Shipping men here hope that tho r'tv •">.,:i'*-' ui!! fir!ni.- '»> i'i' a ■'.•'ft:*- mont before ions, in order to provont ,-i )'..r'"t-i! t!f>-ttr> fit Hlid'ipfnf it I* w-anii.tf a ln.--» t.f hntidrods of t'mti- mwiltt «f dollars to;Ihis province. Victor'.:', haa noi had such light wi t X*, of shipplua; In years a* thone f\ti>.»rl>"'.iee.l In thn last fe-.v months. It ■■* umler- *too*l that th<*- iVuiadlfttj-Aus'r'i'i.tn ho.af.-r.tvH: go ta iVx ro'ir.d to AA their hunker coah—Thc Colonist, Vic- Jpria. .. PAGE TWO THE DISTRICT LEDGER, FERNIE, B. C, JULY 19, 1913 B. C. Mining Examinations Question set Candidate for B. C. Papers FIRST-CLASS CERTIFICATES ■MINING ACT AND RULES Tuesday, May 27th, 19913. Time: 9 am. to 12.30 p.m. Seventy per cent required. 1. What are the duties of the manager specified by the Act aud Special Rules? 10 2. "What does the Act say in reference to inquiries into the competency of mine officials? 10 3. (What does the Act state In reference to the eight hour law, and what are the exemptions? 10 4. What are the duties of (a) Overman, (b) FMreboss, (c) Shotlighter, as provided in the Special Rules? 10 i"). What do the General Rules state ns to the use of explosives and blasting? 10 6. What do the General Rules state in reference to-ventilation? 10 7. What aro the provisions of the in reference to payment of workmen? 10 8. What do the General Rules state in reference to (a) manholes, (b) signalling? 10 il. State the requirements of the General and Special Rules as to the use of safety lamps. 10 ' • 10. What does the Act state in reference to shafts and outlets? 10 MINE GAS 138 Tuesday, May 27th, 1913. Time: 2 to 5.30 p.m. Seventy per cent required. 1. Name and describe the various gases found in coal mines. Give their symbols,. specific gravities, and their general characteristics. 15 2. State the conditions under which mine explosions are most frequently produced. (b) In what way do various kinds of coal dust influence the character of an explosion? 12 3. If the specific gravity of marsh gas at. a temperature of 00 dogs. Pahr. barometer 30 inches, is 0.559, what will 100 cubic feet of it weigh? 10 4. Explain the law of diffusion' of gases, and its effect on their behaviour in mines. Give -mie and example showing how to find, the comparative velocity of the diffusion of the different gases. ' 12 5. What is the highest- percentage of explosive gas in which you diem it safe to carry on blasting operaVons in the mine? 3 6. (a) How many feet of air should be mixed with 1 cubic foot of fire- damn_t.o_render_i.t_ harmless? What per cent of firedamp is most dangerous? 10 7. In a mine giving off 2,500 cubic feet of marsh gas per minute, the volume of air entering tho intake opening is 4,500,00 cubic feet per hour; what is the percentage of gas in the return current? Would you consider this percentage of gas dangerous? 10 8. What constitutes fire-damp; and what gaseous mixtures does it include? " 6 9. Is coal dust explosive? If'so, where are explosions from coal dust most apt to occur? What weight of coal dust In the air makes ^n explosive mixture? What weight of dust and what percentage of marsh gas will make an explosive mixture?, What means have beffn proposed' to remove coal dust from air? What method has been found most successful for purging the air of coal dust? Is It bost to prevent,, the suspension of coal dust in tho air or to remove tho.dust after It has boon suspended? 12 10, How would you proceed to look for uiul detect oxplosivo gas in rnlnos? Also state t.he manner hy which you could detect, other dangers while making nu examination, and thc precautions you would use to prevent accl- dontfl from those dangers, 10 nent types of centrifugal ventilators now in use? (d) In what two wajs do centrifugal fans work?, (ej What can you say of the relative efficiencies of these two modes o.f action? 12 2. (a) What is the effect of the spiral casing surrounding the circumference of a ventilating fan? (b) What is the .purpose "of the evasee chimney? 8 3. If the anemometer records a velocity of 800 feet per minute in the intake airway of a mine where the sectional area measures S feet x 10 feet and the thermometer shows a temperature of 32 degs. Fahr., what should be the volume of air passing in this same airway per minute at a point where the temperature has risen to 60 degs. Fahr.? 10 4. (a) What are similar figures? (b) Define the co-efficient of friction as used in mine ventilation. (c) Define power and work. . 6 5. The ventilation required in a certain mine is: ■Split A, 0 feet x 9 feet, S.OOO feet long, 40,000 cubic feet per minute. Split B, 5 feet x 8 feet, 0,000 feet long, 40,000 cubic fceet per minute. Split C, 9 feet x 9 feet, S,000 feeet long, 10,000 cubic feet per minute. Split D, 0 feet x 8 feet.10,000 feet long, 30,000 cubic feet per minute. In which of these splits should regulators be placer to accomplish the required division of air, and what will be the mine pressure? 20 6. What are the important factors necessary to ensure good ventilation at the face of the mine, and not get too high a water-gauge, provided that the quantity entering the mine is fully adequate? 8 7. Find the rubbing surface of three airways each 6,000 feet long and all having the same sectional area, 75 square feet. The form of the three sections are as follows: The first, A, is rectangular, 5 feet high, and 15 feet wide; the second, B, is square;-and the third, C is circular, <■ 8 8. If the velocity of an air-curreut is 4 feet per second and it is required to increase it to 8 feet per second, what will be tho ratio of increase in power? ■ IU 9. (a) Describe the water-gauge and the manner of using it for determining the ventilating-pressure in a mine, (b) Describe the anemometer and manner of using it, stating also' -whatnprecauUons—aro-rfieoessar-y—in order to obtain an average velocity for tho. entire area of the airway. x7 10. Ventilate plan given, using conventional signs. 20 3. In what time can an engine of 40 effective liorse-power pump 4,000 cubic feet of water from a depth of 360 feet? ' " 10 4. From a shait 650 feet deep it is desired to hoist 1,200 tons of coal in eight hours; the engine is 20 inches x 36 inches, first motion, and is run so as to give an average speed of 1,600 feet per minute: what steam pressure will be required; and what weight of coal should a car contain? 15 5. (a) Name the two kinds of compression and explain the difference between them: (b) When compressed air containing moisture is expanded, what is liable to occur to interfere with the operation of the machinery? (c) What is the effect of clearance in an air-compressor cylinder? (d) Why is intercooling necessary in compound- compression? (e) G-ive some of the advantages of multiple-stage compres tages of multiple stage compression? sion? (f) Why are heavy fly-wheels necessary on straight-line air-compressors? ■ "15 6. (a) What do you think is the safest and most convenient way of fastening a 'hoisting-rope to a drum? (b) How would you fasten the hoisting rope to the cage? (c) Give the breaking-strain of a 9-16 inch crucible cast-steel hoisting rope six strands of nineteen, wires each; also state the safe working load. 12 7. Do you consider electricity as a motive power or lighting power dangerous in mines producing explosive gas? Give reasons for your answer. 8 8. Determine tho approximate dimensions of a single-cylinder non-condensing engine to furnish 65 actual horse-power. ■ 8 thus blocked, as was an increase of coal supply, and development of the section in which it was proposed to operate. If such owners of coal and other lands were pretty steeply taxed on the valuations they put on their property^ this skin game would soon end. , And it should be stopped. This is not the only instance we know of where the same kind of thing has been done,t and legitimate development enterprises kept out of the Province. Coal lands are usually held at excessive valuations when the amount of capital required to develop and equip coal mines, and the generally unprofitable character of the enterprise under existing conditions, are taken into consideration.—Mining and En- gieering Record B. C.. A Gauge For Poisonous Gases The trade union movement in Italy ls up against a.hard fight. A syndicalistic faction has cut into the bona fide labor federation quite seriously, the membership of the latter having dropped from 365,000 to 321,000, while at the same time the employers have organized strong associations and adopted 'an aggressive and hostile policy. The syndicalists are dominated by anarchists and refuse to make known the membership of their organization. MINE SURVEYING & LEVELLING Thursday, May ZDth, 1913. Time: 2 to 5.30 p.m. Fifty per cent required. 1. (a) What is a transit? (b) State the advantages which the transit has over the vernier compass. (c) What kind cf a vernier is used on the transit? 8 2. Calculate the latitudes and departures for the following courses:— The farmers' and lumber workers' unious of Australia have been combined industrial is making rapid progress in that country. ; An old age pension and disability law has passed in Sweden. The Socialists in Parliament and the unions have worked for years for the measure. A gauge that will show the presence of poisonous gas in the atmosphere by as much as th'e proportion of one to ten thousand has been invented by a Frenchman'named Guasco who has named it the "toximeter." It is described in La Nature by G. Chal- mares, who notes that it is particularly intended' to give warning of the presence of carbonous oxide-gas;'otherwise called carbbn monoxide—the gas that burns with a' blue flame in a freshly made fire of anthracite coal. The greatest care, Mr. Chalmares remarks, must be taken in the Installar- tion of a heating or lighting plant to avoid the production of this sub- tance. , As translated for The Literary Digest, Mr. Chalmares writes: "Other gases, such as carhuretted hydrogen and acetylene, happily betray their presence by their odor long before a fatal dose is reached. "It is not so with carbonmonoxide which has no odor and is very poisonous, even in very slight quantities. For this reason many attempts have been made to discover means to make Its presence known in air intended for respiration before fatal consequences have been reached. Chemical reactions have generally been employed—a delicate process sometimes too sensitive and necessitating manipulations which, although • simple enough^can not always be performed. "Mr. Guasco has conceived the idea of utilizing the property possessed hy platinum sponge of becoming rapidly heated in the .presence of carbon monoxide, which it absorbs in large quantities. This property has been practically utilized, for several years for lighting gas-jets, and for a long time past in the hydrogen briquet "He has thus invented a device necessitating no "manipulation. It is formed of a Leslies differential thermometer, which, as is well known, is a U tube ending in two bulbs full of air; a mercury column oi a section of colored liquid is displaced in the tube at the slightest difference of temperature between the two bulbs. Mr. Gusco fastens to one of the bulbs ten pastilles of .platinum sponge; the corresponding' side of the tube is covered and the other branch is graduated. When the apparatus is in a medium co a medium containing carbon monoxide there is a difference of temperature shown almost Instantly by a movement of the column, which ' is greater and more rapid the more of the poisonous gas there is in the atmosphere. Evidently other gases, illuminating gas for instance, will have the same action, but they will also be-> tray themselves by their odor. It is thus for carbon monoxide that the ih- ■ dications of the toximeter wilP be valuable. The French Inspector-General of Mines lias presented the device to the Academy of Sciences after having experimented with it successfully. "On his part, Mr. Guasco has made numerous experiments, from which he finds that the movement'of the gauge in the U tube is about half an inch for the proportion ot 1-1,000 of carbon monoxide, which makes it possible to use graduations that will show 1-10,000 of the toxic gas. "In a special model the inventor has mercury for the indicating column and has .placed a platinum, contact-point in the tube. This closes an.electric circuit and operates either a, bell or an incandescent lamp, thus giving notice, • even at a distance, by sonorous or luminous signal ,that there is danger from the abnormal presence of poisonous gas.". -" . ' . The Workers' Union of England, composed of unskilled and general laborers, which was originally organized by Tom Mann, Is forging to tho front in a rapid manner. For several years the union remained in a dormant condition, with a membership around 10,- 000. Then Its ; general * secretary, Charles Duncan, was elected as a Labor member to- Parliament and a systematic campaign of publicity was also undertaken, with tho result that the membership began to increase in jumps until now it is over 40,000 and still going up. r 1—2 N. 35 degs 100 ft. 13. 2—3 N. S3 degs 30 ft. E. 3—4 S. 57 degs 00 ft. E. 4—5 S. n clegs 15 tt. W. 5—1 N. 56 degs 30 ft. W. VENTILATION Wpdnf'Whv, May 28th, 1913, T-nm: \, n.m. ti 12.no p.m. • Seventy por cimi lpqmi'i.l. 1. (») iVhal do you understand by n n.i!«!h,in!cnl vontlhilor? (h) Million Homo examples of hhcIi vontiln- torH, (c) Whnt uro tlio most pro ml- !H Aro your feet* hot, soro and blistered? If so, try Zam Buk. As soon as Zam-Buk is applied lit cools nnd soothes injured smarting skin and tissue. Its rich, refined herbal essences penetrate the skin; its antiseptic properties prevent all (iiiuxvr oi fc&teriiig* or mllammiiiloii from cuts or sores; •nd lu healing «u*ncei fcuild up new healthy tksu*. , For itingi, sunburn, cuts, burnt, bruuos, ctc—Jujt <u i**&**a*v*«, L Mothtrt (bid It invaloaMa for baty'i torMl ■*.——IWIIU'IWIW I i l-a, M DnvfiUt anil Storai-tOc hot GENERAL WORK Wednesday, May 28th, 1913. Time: 2 to 5.30 p.m. . Fifty per cent required 1. (a) Describe the various methods of timbering slopes,, levels and rooms. (b) How would you notch the timbers for the lining of a shaft, and what advantage is gained by notching them In this way? 12 2. DeBcribo the structure "of , the safety-lamp, and show on ■ what principles Its safety depends. Under what conditions does it becorao unsafe? What effect, if any, do high velocities of nlr-current have on it? 10 3. What will be the difference In strength of two pltch-plno timbers each 0 feet long and supported at both ends, the ono being 10 inches x 10 Inches, and tho other 8 Inches x 12 Inches, placed on edge? 10 4. Glvo a description of Iho Draeg- er helmet and what It Is used for; and slate how you would organism, a party to enter n mine aftor an explosion. 10 r>. A gravity-piano lnclino has n grade of 10 per cent.; It Is 2,500 feet In length, nnd tho ropo attached to the empty curs at tho foot of the lnclino weighs 4,200 lh.; a loaded car weighs 1,000 lh. and nn empty ono 1,800 lb.: whnt Ih Iho number of cars that, mum bo run ln n train to overcome thn re slHtnnce of tho ropo nt the start of thn run? ' I'- (5, (n) Whnt kind of a mining nm- chilli) is bu:.t siilti'il for working .-.I'luiu of conl containing conHldornhlr. nm- omits of Iron-pyrites nnd lmvln-tr rolls In tho bottom? (h) What rest rids tho hIzo nnd weight of mining much- liit'H? (c) What, nro the dangers attached to nin.'hliie-mliilng, nnd how would yon guard .-igiilnst tluuii? 10 7. A wpiarn field of ill',Inn mumm yards In nrea ovhi'H'-h u h.-iiiii nf conl ■I feet thick, pitching nt nn nnulo of 1 foot wrticnl in 15 I'od horizontal; whnt Is tho total weight of coal In tho field, Its specific' gravity bolng 1.287 12 8, Show clearly, hy moans of sketches, this two common methods of working a coalfield, giving thn conditions favorable to or requiring tho application of .oach of Hiobo methods. 10 fl. In, enso of a annnosso occurring in tx mini) under your charge, at; what stiige of its profsross would yoii con- BilltT JOUrBell JUaUllcU lit feUlppiiiK "j<- eriilJt.Jia 'ami' wllhilrn'^vlnj; the workmen? 6 10. iDoscrlho In detail tho development nnd gonoral nrrangomontu you would expect to find nt a lnrgo gaso*' oujushnft mine In full opcrtitlnn, the samo being operated on modern scientific principles and according to law, 10 Station Bearing' Distance 1—2 S. 40 degs 30 ft. B. 207.6 ft 2—3 s. 74 degs 31 ft. E. 309.5 ft. 3_4 N. 33 degs 15 ft. E. 1S8.0 ft. 4—5 N. 56 degs 00 ft. W 276.0 ft. 5—6 Due West. 213.5 ft. 6—1 S. 51 degs 54 ft. W 139.3 ft From the total latitudes and total departure, determine the bearing from' Station 1 to Station 3. 20 3. Plat hy bearings the following survev ancl take out the area: 270 fi\ J 29 n. 22?. ft. 355 ft. 322 ft. 20 4. Give several methods of. carrying a survey into a mine., and cxnlain fully the one in which one shaft and f our~phimb-Hnes~are- used: 10- 5. Two drill-holes one mile apart are put down to a soam of coal; the depth of the first is 634 feet and that, of the second S50 feet; the surface of the former, is 25 feet above the top of the latter; what, is the inclination of the coal seam between the two points, measured in inches per yard? 10 6. (a) Given a gangway driven due north and the chambers turned off on a course N. 75 degs. W., so that there will be 50 feet between centres, what Is the distance on the gangway centre lines? (b) If the course of the gangway Is changed to N. 20 degs. W. 20 feet Inside of the centre line, of a chamber, what will be tho distance on the course of the gangway between the centre lines of the chamber? 15 7. Fill in the following notes from a level-book: , plus 50 3.42 ft. 0.71 ft. 4.70 ft. 1.2G ft. 11.94 ft. 10.27 ft. 4.88 6.2i 1.83 8.00 0.C0 2,23 "" 20 1 Inch 10 Draw a profile 100 feet to horizontal nml 10 feot vortical S. Give tho cl.fforont adlustmonts of tho level and explain each fully. 10 'am Buk .MINING MACHlNKItY ' Thursday, May 29th, 1913. Tlmo: 9 a.m. to 12.30 p.m. Fifty por cent, required. 1. (nl What ls meant hy the home, power of a holler?- (Ij) Whnt In the standard horso-power? <c> What is mrant hy the term lifting mirfnee? fd) What, portions ni nn ordinary vertical holler nro heating surfaces? 10 1 Find Ihe I .If .P. «1*<h!»pH hy a to Inch % 18 inch I'tisUu* mrtklncr '.'00 revolutions por minute, The M.K.P.' I* 4S.4 lb, per squnrp inch, JO Outrageous Prices For Coal Lands While it Ih a innttor of indifference to the worker whether the enrpor.i- lions hnvo tho conl lands of this province "granted," or whc>lher they pay nn oNhorliltiiiu price for ii, or whuthor thoy steal It, .tlm following, culled Trom a journal tlmt does not clnlm to be "published solely In Uio Interests of lnhor," Is lul cresting, "One of the curses of lltltlsh Columbia Is tlio manniir In which natural and olhnr resources nro Hod up by Hpeciihitors who will neither do anything thoumolves for tho development of thp resources (hoy control nor nl- low anybody else to utlllKO.thorn. Thoro should ho somo moans of brushing iiHiilo these barnacloti to progress, cither by .taxation or rn- Htrictlvo title. < A Btrlking Instance dovolopod tho other day near Nnnalmo. Scuttle capitalists wero negotiating-for a coal property with a vlow to opening It up. Tho ownom askod a fair enough tig- uro to start wun, but us noon ad h Uitu ucu-iflv*. .hvy j-i>;mdl:ilfd It, nml doubled tho price. Thia was also accepted, though not without demur at such unprlnolplod business methods. Thon tho price was troblod, completely blocking ft deal along the proposed Uno, An alternative wan proposed and accepted, and whon it enmo to signing up these holders of conl lands backed out of thoir bargain and again, for tho third tlmo, raised tliolr price, Aftor somo further negotiations this too was arranged, whon tho vendors again bnckod out and wanted still moro. This time lint buyer* coueluded thuau ownom did not know what they wanted ;Umt their business methods wero of the moit unreliable character; and thnt thoy wanted no more to do with British Columbia coal land owner* of lhat ■tamp, Who will blamo them? Ths opflnln-jrof ft n«w mine with im additional employment of labor was 52 Co-Operative Store/ Coleman Reforming Under New Co-Operative Association Actv ALL STOCK TO BE SOLD AT FACTORY PRICES AND LESS From July 19th (Payday) to Monday July 28th Dress Goods In Great Variety- TWEEDS, ' •_sir,T?n.i7,s____':_ -All New CHILDREN'S DRESSES Large stock of CHILDREN'S DRESSES; get ready for School Opening— At Less than Half Price POPLINS, BROAD CLOTHS, WHIP CORDS SATIN CLOTHS, 25 CENTS OFF DOLLAR "Black ancl White SHEPHERD'S CIIECKS- Regular 30 cents; Sale 25 Regular 45 cents; Sale 35 Regular 60 cents; Sale 50 TWEEDS—very special- Regular 35 cents; Sale 25 Regular 60 cents; Sale 45 ALL NEW GOODS THIS SEASON Ladies'Wear UNDEARWEAR—all at 25 cents off the Dollar. LADIES' SKIRTS A special lots up to $3.00 regular; going nt $1,95 DRESSES Largo assortment and sizes— 25c. off Dollar. ALL NEW WAISTS Vory speoinl—All now designs in LA.WN WATSTS; worth ijil'.OO to $1.50— Going at CD and .05 LADIES' SWEATERS 1'W only; vogulnr fliJ.nO— Salo 05 All oilier SWKATIWS—all new 25 cents off Dollar New House Furnishings LADIES' RAINCOATS All 25 conts off Dollar All Now floods Mnild .HATS Tho fow roiiinining Half Prico; All Now. PRINT & GINGHAM DRESSES All Now PH1NT nnd Gingham DltHSSKS—25 cents off Dollar. LADIES' TAN SHOES 'Every pair of Ladies' TANT SHOES iii stook Roducod One Dollar per pair. COME EARLY AND GET THE SNAPS 1!I ALL GOODS FOR CASH CHILDREN'S HATS A few CHILDREN'S HATS at Half Price CHILDREN'S COATS All New—25 cents off Dollar INFANTS' BONNETS Infants' Silk, Cotton and Straw Bonnets— 20 Cents Off Dollar HEAD SHAWLS and FASCINATORS You can save One-half on these —A splendid assortment in all colors, designs and weaves—All New. TRY THIS: A Real Bargain Regular 15c. Goods at Less than 10 Oents 7 Yards New Prints, 7 Yards New Stripe Flannelctto .(yard wide) 7 Yards new Cropc Clolh, 7 Yards new CnNlnuorettc. 7 Yards now Dress Gingham 7 Yards now Wrnpporctto. f> Yards now Scotch Plaid.' ',V/.. Yards Apron Giughiuu. 52%"Yards, Regular $7.25 All for $5.00 IP you cannot -como to Iho Sloro send $5.00 and. got, enough goods lo clotlio a family for a yoar for Five Dollars, Two pntteriiH of each lino sent ii! required. \ State iP light or dark goodH required. Men's Suits ALL NEW THIS SEASON 30 Only, MEN'S SUITS; now stylos, new goods; regular $17.00 lo ifZo.uu— All ai 513.CD 20 Cents Off Dollar Late arrival of a car of Nairn's , Scotch -Linoleums leaves our stock heavier than it should be. To' reduce, and for oue week only, we offer: OILCLOTHS 2 yards wide,- regular 50c, at 36c. per sq.. yard. LINOS, 2 yards wide>regular ; 70c, at 49c. per sq. yard, . LINO"(Inlaid), regular $1.25, at 95c. per sq. yard. BEDS 20 Cents Off Dollar CARPETS Beautiful WILTON (one only), 9 x 12, regular $40.00; Sale $29.00 Beautiful AXMINSTER (one only), 9 x 12, regular $29.50; Sale $21.75. VELVET PILE (one only) 0 x 32, regular $27.75; Sale $20.00. All Others 25 Cents off Dollar STAIR CARPET, rcgulnr 75c and .00c; on salo 45u. ancl 60c. STAIR OILCLOTH, regular 25o.; Sale, 20c. MATTING, strong (jule); in Sale COc. FISHING TACKLE All Now—One-third Off Every kind of Ely used locally 12n to Ss. TRUNKS and SUIT OASES 20 Oont3 Off Dollar COME EARLY AND GET THE SNAPS 1t! Grocery Specials Every Day SPECIAL GROCERY BAR- GAINS ovory day during Side. See List in Stores. «-<<-*--. ft M-tM**..*--*-* M«.M MW » 9. 94 *Jl*.*J*jUi*,l fcli. JaiilUUtJ EVEBY .DAY WHILE SALE LASTS ALL GOODS FOR CASH THE DISTRICT LEDGER, FERNIE, B. C, JULY 19,1913 PAGE THREE v Why Shouldn't .; You Feel Good? KING'S HOTEL V Too many of us OVERLOOK health happiness in this world. We.grow'careless about the.MINOR ills of life and rarely experience tho JOY'of living, ■ Th© average man or woman cannot conscientiously say lhat he or she feels FIT and WELL every day in the, year. Modern methods of living are against good health—and render us peculiarly susceptible to Indigestion, Dyspepsia, and Biliousness. Our stomachs are always bothering us. Wo grow accustomed to feeling wretched—but not sufficiently wretched to bother tho doctor. But thero IS a cure for this wretched feeling. ■ Tako' 15 drops of Mother Seigel's oCurntlvo Syrup. This great English remedy brings QUICK relief to the disordered stomach. It restores the digestive organs to normal action and keeps them in a healthy condition. It Is almost purely ■ herbal—Nature's own remedy for sielc stomachs. Get. Mother Seigel's Curative Syrup. Take- it regularly—then not© the improvement in your health, Prico $1.00. Trial size, 50c. Por Sale by THS McLEAN DRUG & BOOK CO. ] FERNIE, B. C. Bar -supplied with the best Wines, liquors and Cigars DINING ROOM IN CONNECTION W. MILLS, Prop Nowhere in the Pass can be found In such a display of IV! eats We have the best money can buy of Beef, Pork, Mutton, Veal, Poultry, Butter, Eggs, Fish, "Imperaior Hams and Bacon" l.ard, Sausages. Weiners and Sauer Kraut. PHONE OB CALL Calgary Cattle Go. Phono 56 Great Northern o Train for south leaves Fernie at 12.43 p.m. daily except Sunday, making close connection witli, through main line trains for all easteni end southern points, through mainline trains lo-Kansas City and Chicago without change. Connection with all lake and Atlantic steamship lines. THOMSON .PH_ONE_161., BOX 305. I PANTORIUM TAILORS Over McLean's Drug Store Our new Suitings are here. Splendid wearers, handsome tweeds and worsteds. Drop in and inspect them. SUITS TO MEASURE FROM $15 UP Latest New York and Paris Styles Genuine French System of Dry Cleaning Ladles' Fancy Garments a Specialty. Feathers, Furs, Gloves, Ladies' or Men's Hats cleaned or dyed and blocked, any style. PRESSING AND REPAIRING NEATLY DONE at reasonable prices Out-of-town work attended to promptly Ihe WALDORF Mrs. S. Jennings, Prop. Mr, L. A, Mills, Manager Excellent Cuisine — American and European Plan — Electric Light — Hot & Cold Water—Sample Rooms Rates $2,00 per Day WHY woro tho FIRST PRIZE and tho GOLD MEDAL at tho Edmonton Exhibition awardod to SWIFT'S PREMIUM HAMS, BACON, ETC? Bocauso thoy aro THE BEST ON THE MARKET, that's why. Buy thorn all tho tlmo at THE 41 MARKET CO. 8AM GRAHAM, Manigtr PHONE 41 Uselessnessof Time Agreement The" question of agreement or no agreement is brought up by one of our fellow workers in last weeks issue of the 'Ledger. J take it for granted that our fellow worker by referring to "agreements" means "time agreements," that is an agreement entered into by a. body of workers with their employers for a certain period ,say, two or three years, for a definite wage. In plain words, a time-agreement means that the workers who enter into it pledge themselves to deliver their commodity, labor-power, to the buyers of this commodity for a number, of years at a stipulated price, regardless of the rising prices of other commodities. A casual observer may-find nothing wrong in this and may even think that it is beneficial to the workers to do so. 9 That this is a grave delusion, I will endeavor to show in this short article, and as the question of time agreements entered into between employer and employee is of vital importance to the labor movement as a whole, l would like to see other members of our orgqnization voice their opinions on this question through the columns of our press, so that we may,come to a clear understanding on this matter. Needjess to say the writer of this is absolutely opposed to the signing of time-agreements by any organized body of workers for any length of time or under any circumstances whatsoever. It is illogical in the extreme to think that the workers could gain anything by delivering their labor-power for a number of years at a fixed price, when we know for a fact that- no other commodities will re- main stationary during this period. The cost of living is going up by leaps and bounds, and why we, contrary to all common sense, should keep on working for the same rate of wages is beyond my comprehension. That an agreement will protect our wages in periods of industrial crisis and depression is often the assertion of advocates of time agreements, and'may at the first glance seem plausible, but as a matter of fact we find that this is by no means the case. "We find that even in times of socalled prosperity our employers encroach on our sacred agreement and violate it any time they can do so with impunity, and we all know through bitter experience that in times of industrial depression the agreement is only an empty phrase to our beloved masters. l ' The whole question is one. of "Might." If we have the might to make our masters live up to the letter of the agreement there is not the shadow of a doubt that they will do so, "otlTefwiseT-ButTf weliaye~tlfe might to enforce our agreements do we then need an agreement at all? The exploiters of labor have nothing to lose by entering into an agreement with tlieir slaves; to them it is a matter of "Heads I win; tails you lose!" So far I have pointed out the uselessness of tho time agreement; I will now show that they are not only useless but detrimental and noxious, as well to the workers. If we take our own organization for an illustration we see how well time agreements work for the benefit of the coal operators and that thoy are used by them to keep us in bondage and pitt us against our own fellow craftsmen in time of strikes. Here Is whero the beauty of tlio agncment systpfj comos in. The capitalists in dcalirg with their employees have learned many wily ways, for JnMancp thev have frequently refused to recognize the union or Jwv'j any datillns with i' on the ground that lnbor unions arc irresponsible nnd ihat the mon will lire&k the. agreement ontorod Into with tho offlcors of the union. 'This trick has worked well, tho union officers have become very proud of Uio Integrity of thoir organizations, thoy havo bocomo vory jeni ous of tho fidelity of tho union to Us agreements with tho omployerfl, evi dently not realizing that by doing so they pl%y into the hands- of the master-class. By entering into an agreement with our t;mij|(,; c-ra. for say two or three years is euual to giving a two or three' years notice of strike. The employers could provide for this event by piling up hundred-thousands tons of coal all over the country. But this is not even necessary today, as the agreements of the different districts of the U. JI. W. of A. expire at different time, but practically all expire in the spring of the year, when the demand for coal is at a minimum. Therefore, if one secio;i goes .on a strike the other keeps on wo'rking and supplying the market. (Witness Vancouver Island, West Virginia, etc.) This well known fact., oven Ihe most zealous defender of time agreements cannot dispute; he will hi'vp to admit that the workers novor gained, and never wiil £iin anytihi*.; by pntenn-,' into an asreo.iieiii with tlieir exploiters. On the contrary, any labor union who advocates and cl'iiqis to Am c\:> lete method of agreements and who forces its membership to obey and ne ruled by it, retrogrades. Another serious feature of the time? agreement is that it kills the incentive and tho fighting spirit of the membership. The men know too well thac they arc bound down by this cursed thing for a number of years and that any effort on their behalf to better their conditions in the meantime will be repulsed by their officers. They .(the members) therefore, pay their dues and don't bother about, the affairs of their organization any farther, they are members in name only, ancl mostly do not even'attend the meetings. This state of affairs would be radically changed if the men knew that no agreement was keeping them back, that all they had to do would be co watch their opportunities to wrest a larger share of their product from their masters. Nothing makes a military army so efficient as engagements with thc^ enemy; the sai;n applies to the army of producers. No time agretsmer-t sbnuld be mide by any labor organization with any employer which will bind the workers to work against the interests of any other wage earner under any circumstances whatsoever. If we, were forced by economic necessities to sign an agreement for any length of time, we should hold it as sacred as our employers do—that is, break it at any time most convenient to us. Always remember that "the working class and the employing class have nothing in common" There can be no peace as Jongas Jiunger and want are found must be. One was surprised to learn that they .were still working" the mines there after the drafts that American ■ipines were making upon the community. .Why the change? The truth seems to be that the greater heat and the poorer ventilation that have come with greater depth have made the work much more trying and harder than it was before, while the increase iu the cost of living has made mining less* enticing in regard to the matter of wages than it was; for the rise in prices has been more on the luxuries than it has beeu on the necessities of life, and the miner, owing to the delibitation of the atmosphere in which he works, must have delicacies to cater to his appetite. . In other words, what are delicacies to workmen spending all their time in good air become necessities to miners working in bad air, at a high temperature and in a moist, debilitating, muggy atmosphere. Observation by many writers who have studied the effect of hot workings upon miners in the Comstock lode, when it was at its zenith, clearly showed this fact. ihe finer tlie fiber of the individual the truer is this stae- mont. Therefore, the cost of living lias been a factor in driving the American ancl tho better and more intelligent class of immigrants away from the mines. The increasing danger to workmen that has come from the race after tonnage aro other matters which have helped to drive the more intelligent classes of labor away from the mines, so that now it is a question of taking what labor the mines can get, and be glad that they do not have to take ahy worse. The only races of men that really have ever taken to mining are the remnants of the old inhabitants of England, of the tribes on the island before the Saxons descended upon it —the Cornish, Welsh, and Northumberland men. Those old English people, of all those that follow mining, really are the only ones working in mines simply because they love mines and like, to work in and about them. The earliest memories of these people are of the mines. They talk mines, they think mines, they live mines; mines are a second nature to them, among millions of working people ami tho few who' make up the employing classes must go on until capitalism ir j overthrown and the workers — tho only useful class in society—shall re-1 ceive the full value of their toil. Al. j twaddle about the sacredness of cor-, tract and identity of Interest between I master and slave is idiocy, and an;-1 worker who advocates it is either I-: ! norant of the true facts, cr 'a traitor. to his class. | If is the historic miss.on of tir working class to do away with capital-1 Ism arid usher in a dario system ct i production and distribution. The pi--! sent anarchistic system of production | has to give way to tha democratic management of all Industries and n.u urn I resources by tho international nation of wealth producers. This must be the aim and object of a labor organization worthy of tho name. Hut never, as long ns we cling to tlmr agreement and other obsoleto methods (remainders ot an nntedoiuvlan perlj.i of labor organization) can wo roach our goal. It bohoovos us to adopt moro up-to-date methods and tncticH In our struggle for emancipation, always benrlnir In mi'ul rhnt "onmu'l- patlon ut tho vik'r,^ class cnn only .'Pino through M-o workors tVn'in- solves." H. ELMRR. Why American Mines Draw Foreign Labor "■ " ii ■ ■ Insurance, Real Estate and Loans Money to Loan on first class Business and Residential property By Claude T. Rico American rnlnos nro rapidly liolng occupied uh to "tho laboring ond by foreigners, most of thorn horo simply to mako a stake and bo homo twain. Tlio majority of thoeo forolgnorB woro not EiiRllHli-aponklng prior to coining horo, nor nro thoy at all trained <o Anglo-Saxon BtandnnlH. Moropyar, practically nono of tlio cIubh of foreigners to which I rofnr—thn UohunkR, 1ho Kins, tho mont of tho Italian*, to- Kothor with tho amoks and ArmoulutiH who now nro drifting Into tho mlnos, havo over had any expurloiicu In mining prior to coming to America, It Is only tho highest wanes generally prevailing In mining, compared to tho limst hazardous of Uio noivsUUIod trades, that caiixcB thoso mon to go Into mines. They aro fatalists, ami ro do not think that they will Jia ho. foro their allotted timo, no niniter it'liulU:,- \fi,",-Uii±i 4t:i *■*, Uir lii ur ,h'n,< In :\ mine. That Is Ihe plans of l-rbor' thnt Ik going Into tho mines nt thc pronent tlmo. Tho last fow yearn has noon the whole aspect of cftrnpi, nt ictini »* to ttio peoples,. Wing thon?, completely changed, tho merchants In mining camps nro rapidly realising tho tendency; for theso foreign peoples go to mon of their own nationality when they trade. If wo wero In this way begetting a race of minors, If there MARTIN MURPHY Who will hox horo on tho 22nd upon the working ability of the men. It is time that the mining "companies of this country awaken to the true importance that both the underground aud the community conditions have upon the efficiency of the workmen.' Rightly, scientific management begins with these questions, rather than the question of how much ore a miner is taking on a shovel each time. . The large question must be taken up so to obtain an individual worth working with before much can be done in the finer points of scientific management. —The Coal and Coke Operator. Employes of the Central railway of Peru, one of the principal transportation lines in South America, went on strike and won a 52-hour week, 3 per cent increase in wages and other concessions. Over 40,000 tenant farmers have gone on strike -in tho Argentine Republic and it is reported that work is at a standstill. Maybe tbe landowners will have to go to work themselves before long. IF YOU DON'T 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. *aM&<2&G&3B<8&4&C&--S!><gM5B*'*-*S&< and Sale Stables First class Horses, for Sale. H Buys Horses on Commislon A I |.George Barton Phone 78 I «JS>ffi3>*aS>«!*<SB<3E>*<S;*3&«S5-a5SMa»*®tt 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 Thone 120 BLAIRMORE Box 22 Steam Heated Throughout Electri<Lighted THE KING EDWARD HOTEL J. L. GATES, Proprietor Fernie, B. C. The Leading Commercial Hotel of the Citv Rates $2. SO per day With Private Bath $3.00 Fire Proof Sample Rooms in Connection WHEN YOU WANT the Best of Fine jSJeckwear, Sox, Caps, Underwear, Shirts, Suits, Trunks, Grips, Boots & Shoes, com(5 to James H. Naylor, Bellevue Everything sold with a guarantee that if not satisfactory, you can return it and get your money back nothing Ih gained liy this chant-to to a loss Intelligent ami loss vorautllo set of workmen. AVliat Ih tho cniiBO of this rapid change In tlio character of Uio men working underground nt Amorlcan mlnoH? What will ho Uio result of UiIh woll-mnrlted tendency, which 18 iih noticeable In tho coppor rnlnos of Lako Superior an In thoso of Rutto, nnd which Ih holng felt almost na much In tlio Iron districts of tho wost? ThoHo am Important <mc«(lon« (lint must bo coiiHldnrotl.1 Tho roason for tills cIwuiro Ih pot that tlio initio managers throughout tlm country mh willingly hiring tlm Idbs Intelligent labor, Tho truth Ih that thoy am forcot) to lilro thot, clanH of workmon or do without; but who or whnt*In forcing thorn to do th'n? Ih it tho natural Indisposition of thorn- born on American noil toward hard labor—something that oozes out of Uio air, buihk kiini ui u-ujutj iimi oau IwalU-w* hi America: .perd-wiico a (■tort of aerial hook-worm? Tlm Am- erlcan Indian sutf-prod from tho wrno disinclination to hard work as tbe pre- KfnMf-iv Am prim ft vrmth \* rin-nrrirtrtt' to. Was It Um Indian blood, or In it tho nlr? Or are the American managers forcing this condition of nffalrn nti (o shortage of tho moro Intolllgiitit labor upon thnmsftlvcs? Sometime a«o, and not long ago tho higher w«ri.>» nt mines wcro nt- Minors n« thoy nre, Indeed tho minors par excellence, still they will go ln throngH, and pny to look nt a mlna- turo mino modal Jimt to seo how nc- curatoly tho man has been ablo lo depict underground nr ■•nrfnee conditions. Tho CornlBh look upon a pleco of tin stono m n thing dlvlno, ono might utmost auy, for it comos from thoir homo nnd brings to minds ploa- want memories of childhood and of early days when they got a few pence n wook twisting n drill or doing somo other Kiunll Job nbout tho milieu, The .roason thnt tlio Cornish are hiicIi good minors Is that mining has boon followed by tlion* gonoratlon after gonoratlon. From thoir will- lost dayii (hoy sat wound mul llHteii- ed to talks ami stories nbout mines. They know nothing but mining. Mines make up (lielr wry bolng. If the ef. flclency of Ainorlcaninlnlng Is to bo Improved very materially It Is necessary to beget In tho mon following mining n certain pride In mid love for their*, work. Tluio-s-urvortt can not ho made to ndvunce, They will not take tl»e intercut in tho work''that CI.... M...H 'fi t*„ i n. t., . i ii ndvnnce In true efflrlmiev lii minim* |« to get the men to fee) prld© In tliolr work owing io its belli* ono of Ihe fiindamaitaS 5ntet»iu. An Important thing that will old In tbls Is to Impniiii comiisiiiilty condition**, UIHl Tllilrii* it'll I'iH'inx (iillllti Mir- roundlngs. The Michigan mining companies, both tho Iron nnd the copper companies nre appreciating the jmport-nnri**. ot community as will :n underground conditions, but onlv -.a i*n* I'lvlps- Imperial Bank of Ganada Capital Subscribed Reserve Fund HEAD OFFICE, TORONTO 6,000,000 Capital Paid,Up ..,. 6,770,000 6,770,000 Total Asset* 72,000,000 D. R. WILKIE, President HON. ROBT JAFFRAY, Vlce-Prss. BRANCHES IN BRITISH COLUMBIA Arrowhead, Cranbrook, Fernie, Golden, Kamloops, Michel, Moyie, NeUon. Revelstoke, Vancouver and Victoria, 8AVINQ8 DEPARTMENT IrtterAst allowed on deposits at current rate from date of deposit. FERNIE BRANCH GEO, I. B. BELL, Msnager THE CANADIAN BANK OF COMMERCE CAPITAL, $15,000,000 REST, $12,500,000 MONEY ORDERS Issued by The Canadian Hank of Commerce, arc ** safe, convenient and Inexpensive method of remitting' small sums of money. These Orders, payable without charge at tiny bnnk jn'Canada (except in the Yukon Territory) nnd in the principal cities ofthe United States, nre issued »t tlie following rates: Sr» nnd under....,.,, 3 cent* Over B nnd not exceeding $10..., , 0 " 30 " «' 30,.'.. 30 " 30 «« " 50 ...15 M OMITTANCES i\BROAD •>■ thoald b« mad* by moans of onr SPECIAL FOREIGN DRAFTS and MONEY ORDERS. lamad without dtlay at rMutottabl* ntoa, L. A. 8. PACK, Manager. FERNIE BRANCH *ns hwlDK..jlovt^op-nit a olnss of peoplo tractiiiK iho Auslo-tiiuon anil CelticilM>«lK*' pn.i>.-riu- n.i- mi n .i*H mn who would follow tli© mines from one \ xmyh' to th««m. Rutto ihwmtPTtefl to kA.iu)UUuii u> uno'dn-r, iii..r« would in* some excuse for tho driving of the moro'lnUlllR-int ijalJonallHea away from tlio mliwsa; but tli«r« In no rm- ton for aupjKwtBjs that tM» I* tho tarn. Arawlcan-born «ona of foreign-barn S»rontt are found to bo laat aa afraid il»*>l>ojHi)ai.' trtlitiiii, 'l'he reiatlvpi In tho old rountry know moro of Mareua Italy aR<! tl'i-f *«ir<llnir bo«i»* than th*>y m of thf. statute of Mbmy ant) Gmmt* \V.i*hlns*Um. ,* Only a f«w yMira "*f* *n rthtmfag tfrrwa afuvmt American mines could not lir»!,i bin I of bard manual labor aa th* awa*j<* | notice whv a prolific-part Of KfUtwfl J Inijwrtatu o tl.at lm Anwriean young nma. Therefor**fthat'little roni*rof it eal!«*l Cornwall|and tho rommnniry bo*n ma<l<> alonw Uhm* Um 4 In tin* V.»mt illlUMlX l>ll"l» 'l* '!•'•'**' li.tt.l'n •'•ill' pani-M. Thi* Kl.it Hi**" -liMrirt 111 Missouri I* MV-rU- <iVl ;■ nl th" <if*f»»ct or conim.ni.'y r•*•!.■• 'Xuh wjioii th**! working ubi'.U.. of '.:.. .. ... It t* 1!rr,f 11. •< '."-, " '•'• if* tit thl* rnunrrr <•> A ■ ' I. •!,.• ".' run d I •T'rouni!' ; ■.. hav* j Cemetery Notice IVrn<UK vrKliirii' th* lots- in rwtwtuultly tho intilir- fVmiit good rendition for tin> M'Hwiii*, lit u chart''"-, «"*iii n1in];<» atraiip'^nrnts with signed. " ■■ ■ THOMSON & MORRISON Funeral Dim-tors I ! PAGE FOUR THE DISTRIOT LEDGER, FERNIE, B. C, JULY 19, 1913 3fe DisMrl £tc$tx 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 ordera receive special attention Address all communications to the District Ledger. F. H. NEWNHAM Editor-Manager Telephone No. 48 Post Office Box No. 380 "GET RICH QUICK SCHEMES." On more than one occasion this year thc residents of Fernie ami tlie Pass liave been regaled with the marvelous possibilities of the "Blue-sky*! schsmes that several gentlemen of "easy life" have placed liefore thorn, and in one case the promoters had to appear before the authorities and explain certain of thoir dealings. Tliis alone should serve as sufficient -warning lo the investor that there are thoe who intend to have his money, to have as much of it* as they can and have it as easily as they can. Tlie worker, as we have remarked, gets quite enough skinning from thc employer without any assistance from the outsider, and we consider it a duty when a flagrant ease is presented to us to give same all publicity. "We recognized from the beginning that the peculiar methods adopted by the transient real estate men were sueh that might, possibly appeal to the foreigner and stated last week that he was the individual who we found it absolutely necessary to warn. On another page we publish a communication from the Secretary- Treasurer of Athabasca Landing, and as we have every reason to believe that this gentleman would certainly not be favorable to "knocking" his own roost, we must presume that his letter is very good evidence of the worth of the real estate that has been and is being peddled in the Pass. This was sold a foreign brother. It is oar intention to be particularly guarded in any advertising matter of a real estate nature that may appear in this paper, and even then we do not ask our readers to purchase same until they haze made the fullest enquiry. If we can assist then in this direction we are willing to do so. From an economic viewpoint we recognize only ~tocrw'cll^h'ir^ro'rtM'cs^of-tRjostiHg-i<'eifl-5itat5"Sfr far as the worker is concerned, therefore we maintain that the position of the Ledger is absolutely independent. "We certainly do not intend to advertise any person, no matter who he may be, .who is peddling real estate, and, if .he is doing a legitimate business, we have no intention of knocking him. Any man who has started in the real estate game and given his patrons a, square deal according to the capitalist conception of a "square deal," does not require boosting or knocking from ns—his clients arc his judges; it's up to them to know him. The average individual has a very meagre idea, however, of the "development" of the real estate business in Western Canada, and as this is purely speculative—or to get to tacks—gambling, we intend to give a few figures showing the "chance" the average buyer of real estate stands. Taking tor our first example the city of Calgary we'find that the latter has a town site about si.\ and a hall! miles square, this will give us roughly about 30 square miles of property on the townsite, Outside thc townsite thero is about 251 square miles subdivided. If we multiply the six mi los square townsite by six wc get in the City of Calgary 36 square miles. This, added to tho 25 square miles outside, gives us 287 square miles of subdivid' ed property in and ii round tho City of Cnlgary at present. Multiply 287 by 640 and you will got 1'81'i,- GS0 ncres; multiply this again by 10 and.ypu will get 1,830,800 lots. Assuming tlint a family of the average size of I'ivo occupies each of theso lots, we hnvo room for 0,184,000 pooplo—room enough to aceonimodatetho wholo ppulalhi £ Canada, ;\s Calgary has boon'subdivided about fourteen uilli's across ono can readily understand that h.v the timo this is settled upon Cnlgary will linvo'-n population twice the size of tho British Knipiiv. AVe do not intend to knock Cnlgary or nny othor town, Our idea is only to show tho "clinni'o" that tho mil estate pureliiisev hns of Hfloiii'iiiK the, on- JmiK'od vnluf'H jvhiph the renl est nlo nifcnt H.ilds nut as a possibility. On nn a vera go tlie towns of Western Cuiiiidn it]**,- pear to ho subdivided up about 20 your *in Advance of the population, Tnl*o a trip, along tho lino botwoon Edmonton and Calgnry and see the number of town thnt lmvo npnmg up and mnko a note of thoso that are'at ' present, so lo speak on the map. Many of I'M'so* tank water stations—and we ttiink Red Deer is the only one' of importance—have townsites of two and three miles square, they have not shown the abnormal growth tliat Calgary and Edmonton ond Medicine Hat have, but at some time or the other, the peddler of real estate has prophesied as great a future for these places (when selling to you a few hundred miles away). Therefore, we maintain that the "chances" of the gambler in real estate are considerably smaller than he has any idea of. Thus the wouldbe speculator in real estate, if he will but get down to a little figuring, c.v.i very soon ascertain for himself values in "rural" sub- dr* isions. It would be interesting to know how many subdivision and lots have been registered in Western Canada and it is a very safe guess to say that they must approach very nearly nine figure mark, if not ten. Another feature, and this is the worst, is that it is impossible to tell the actual value, of these lots without you are on the spot; you cannot tell whether ycu are buying sloughj muskeg, swamp or really genuine building lots. Personally we know o^! an instance where persons bought lots on the side of a hill and as the result of a landslide have found their lots transferred to their neighbors below. We were never able to learn the result of the litigation over this question but believe it was a question where the top man got beat to it. HALF HOLIDAY FOR FERNIE SHOP ASSISTANTS The time, seems particularly opportune to us for the retail clerks of Fernie to put forward their demand for a weekly half holiday., Fernie Board of Trade is composed mostly of retail merchants and as they seem particularly anxious to guide, the worker in his real estate speculations possibly they might be pleased to extend their generosity to their own employees. It is a well worn adage "Charity begins at home." Mr. A. B. Trites, of the Trites-Wood store, today expressed his approval of a half holiday to ns personally, and if the other merchants are willing we see no reason why the retail clerks should not avail themselves of same—as before—it's up to them! A very determined effort is being made by the Trades and Labor Congress of Canada to restrain the dumping of penniless emigrants by profit seeking societies. A circular has been addressed broadcast to the Unions in Great Britain and Continent as a warning to would be emigrants and it is sincerely hoped that this may be ..the means of preventing a repetition of the despicable tactics adopted by the coal operators on Vancouver Island re- TiWtlyTw*h'eTr§iXty^da"^rarwere~shippe-d-otit-from- England, in most cases without semblance of .compliance with the Emigration Laws. COMMUNICATED BELLEVUE LOCAL No. 431 To the Officers .and Members , of Local Unions, District No. IS Greeting: The undersigned have heen requested by the unanimous vote of the above Local to circularize all Locals in the District in behalf of Bro. 1?. Livett's candidacy for the Vice-Presidency of District No. 18. Bro. R. Livett has resided in District No. 18 for seven years, having -worked during that period in Coal Creek,*- Hillcrest and Bellevue mines. He was tha first President.of Hillcrest Local and signed the first agreement at that camp. Since coming to Bellevue he has held the 'position of Financial Secretary, and also President, which latter position he is occupying at the present time, having been elected by acclamation at the last annual meeting. ,. " He has been a member of the "Scale Committee", when that committee was selected by the Delegates to the District Convenion, and has been a Delegate to numerous District Conventions, including the convention which was called for the purpose of organizing the "Alberta Federation of Labor." It Is difficult in a circular of this nature to convey any idea of the amount of work done, and tbe benefits obtained by Bro. Livett for members and for the organization. Former members of this Local who are resident in the District, will, we feel sure, testify to the ability with which Bro. Livett handled disputes,-no caso being considered of too trivial a nature if it affected a member, or ter J- ed to injure the organisation. As a consequence, to his watchfulness he has had, like many toi'ore him, a lot of trouble that affected him personally. Having regard to the present state of affairs Jn the District, and recognizing the' necessity of .placing a strong man in the position of Vice President, we recommend Bro. Livett as a painstaking, thorough and capable person, for the office, feeling confident that' should he be elected, the membership will never regret their choice. ' Bellevue's loss, will be District No. 18's gain. With best wishes for the success of the organizaticm, irrespective of who is elected. We "remain, Yours fraternally, C. H. CAJtRINGTON, Vice Pres. ' JOHN BROOKS, Treasurer. JAMES BURKE, Secretary. ■ CRITICISM OF CIVIC METHODS. .,.There is a rumor from the Coast as we go to press than, the Hon. T. "W. Crothers, Minister of Labor,, has succeeded in bringing about a settlement of the strike on tho Island. The news item states that it is not probable that any definite settlement will be announced but points will be given ,away ou both sides which will allow men to resume work on a good basis. There does not, however, appear to be any recognition of the TJ. M. "W. of A. Just exactly what Ihis "g)od basis" may mean we cannot conceive, bat if it is anything like the basis or agreements that have hitherto prevailed on the Island, then in our opinion the g >od- ness (?) of tho basis is certainly very questionable. Further we doubt vory much whether the men of Vancouver Island will sign up an yagroemei.it that does not contain full recognition of tho U M. W. oi A. To the Editor, District Ledger. Dear Sir,:- It is not my intention at this juncture to deal with the merits or demerits of the campaign that is being waged against the real estate men but siiu- ■ply to call public attentionto the methods of administering the law in connection therewith, Two young men who have been residents of Fernie for more than seven months, employees of firms occupying premises in Victoria avenue, were arrested on Tuesday evening andcput in the city bastille, In neither case were they when arrested either selling or soliciting and yet were marched off to the lock-up like common thieves. . One of the pair was allowed out on a cash bail of $150, the other remaining in gaol until the following morning -wheu he was brought up beforo Magistrate Whimster^and remanded until Monday, July 21st, then -taken back to his cell where he remained until Wednesday evening an! then releaaed without bail being Instructed to appear on Thursday morning. This he did. Both parties were discharged,* The bylaw has in the past been more regarded In the breach than in the observance because there was evidently a doubt, existing in the minds of some of the civic officials as to its interpretation, in order, however, lo be on the safe side both of those arrested had been Informed by city officials that they did' not need a license to sell in the municipality so long as they wore in the employ ot local firms. Despite this,-and without any warning that a change of interpretation had been arrived at, they were arrested and thrown into prison. There-fore hereafter it behooves any who may have doubt regarding the interpretation of any bylaw that they consult the City Solicitor,for a ruling and thus avoid the possibility of heing summarily imprisoned. It has heen decided that hereafter any agent or representative of a firm of real estate dealers selling or soliciting within the corporate limits of the city of Fernie shall pay an individual license of $100.00. Yours very truly, J. W. BENNETT. Classified Ads.-Cent a Word TO BARBERS WANTED TENDERS vfor Venting Barbers rooms furnished in connection with Coal Creek Literary and Athletic Association, membership of over 300. State terms to W.- Rd. Puckey,' Secretary C. C. L. & A. A., Coal Creek. 44 All kinds of Household Furniture bought in large or small quantities, also gents' cast-off clothing. Secondhand Store, Victoria Avenue North. FOR RENT—Four roomed House; meat kitchen, clothes closet, electric light, water, etc. Apply Wm. Barton, agent Singers Sewing Machine Co., City. 45-3tp -DEATHS July 15.—At Bull River, Duncan' Munroe, aged 35 years." Funeral from Thomson & Morrison's undertaking' parlors, Saturday-afternoon. Deceased was killed by tree falling aud crushing' his head.,, July 12.'—--Jules Garbriou, aged 58, at Michel. Funeral today (Friday), Messrs. Thomson & Morrisan of Fernie having arrangements Death the result of injuries received in prop camp, being stric-K on head by mine prey jumping out of cnute. FOR SALE • Five roomed house, plastered, price, $1150.00. Three hundred cash, balance on terms. Apply W. Barton, agent Singer Sewing Machine, City. As cvidenco of the henofit workors of this Province havo acquired through tho recent legal decisions secured by District 18 U. M. AV. of A., we might mention thnt a well known local solicitor has been engaged for the past two weeks on compensation cases in connection with snow-slides in the Boundary country. Thero is not the slightest doubt that District No. .18 has boon the means of securing1' somo very important and far reaching legal decisions and it should bo remembered that tho mrtrnl effect of the Kzruz case has not been .lost sight oi' by the legal luminaries of this Province when handing down decisions. '.As nvidonoo of tho interest lhat is being laken in oui- HiilisciMption competition might mention tlint one iMillinsinst from far-away Pocahontas I'orwnrd- od us rionrly twenty paid up Kulmci'iptions and promises another hunch after pay day, If this can ho done in whnt-is pvaclicnlly a now eniiip, surely among the older established camps wo may look for something very much in advanne ot! Ih'm, Every person who sends "us twelve subscriptions or over will cocci vo a vory handsome present, and if our nieiiil-civ, are not nnxions to avail themselves of this, wou'd suggest tlint members of their families might be pcrsunded to take it lively interest in tfrinio. GREECE SUBMIT8 TERMS OF PEACfc Bulgaria Mutt Relinquish All Claims to the Territory Whleh It Now Oc cupled by the Allle*»—-Demands In- ATHBN8,' July IT.—An authoritative statement In mndo roRnrdlnR thc condition!! of peace atlpulated by Greece. TlifiHo nro that Ihilimrln shall abandon nil claims to tho territory occupied by tbo nllloB, tlint sho shall pay nn In-rWnnlfy for Mto Mpennp» of tho new wnr ami Hint tho damage dono to tho Inhabitanth of Uir towns nnd vll- lagfiH burned by tlio RulRsxrlanii, thnt »ho «lmll Biinrantrm tho liven and property of GrtttfV* Inhabiting Thrace, and empecfally nhall, permit thorn froo ex- ■erelmj of rnllslon nnd wtucntlon. Bulgarians -Retreating r.fWIVW. .inly n.—nfiptirtK Ihrmnih Ik-rlin and 'Vienna say tho Bulgarian froni lor, Dr. Unnoff, has joined tlio .Swfvl.ta mnl titixh ii.miiiliir*. u. SiA., to discuss condition!) of pr>aco. TIiIh important news hns not yot boon of. flclally confirmed. Acfnrrilnpr to Heart* Pan**t\ Urrjpnt Demand Is Made on United States Tlm demand carries with It formal warning that tho United HtntftH miw.i, lirlnp about thin ponco, or Orent Hrlt« nln, noting In conjunction with tho nations represented In Mexico City, will ignoro the Monroo doctrine and ns« auino, control of tho situation, tapped on a pipe and am: rescued It takt'H (tomethlnK more than tV mono}* of millionaires to nirtkr/n auc manful i»ai>cr--rcllf-TloiH or tubular. Flvo minute* In thr» maximum Mmo a rail way may block & VvoS crowing. Rv*n when thf.ro Is no Vi-i/f pnmi .in thin limit muHt not !),• vx,, I'lidi], 1WEL1WH, Minn., July 17.—Tho fivo men who Woro ontomhed nt thn Spruco mino horo Wndnosdny na a remilt of n -nlnudhnrHt wero manned tonight. Tho imprlsonod minors woro located by tftpplnut on a plpo which had boon driven forty foot Into the mino, Aftor tho first stannla wero hoard tho work of excavating was commenced with double energy, and tho men wero soon locntod and brought to tho aurfneo. Whilo they had mifforert greatly, It la believed all will recover. Mule dealers ln Bt Louis want sugar duties retnlnod bocauso planters pay well for mule*. And yet wo -expect ikilUlefans to compile a volume of smnll-llno obstructions to trado that will mnko tho peoplo moro pros- porous than thoy would bo without tt. Coal Creek Nr. Fernie, B. C, ' July 17th, 1913. To the Members of District 18, U. M. . , l W; of A. Greeting: __As„ann'ouncements__of candidates, seem to be the order of the day, I beg to announce that I will be a candidate for the position' of District Secretary- Treasurer, having received and accepted the nomination for that office from Fernie (my home Local), Passburg, Canmore and Bankhead, with the possibility of support from Locals which havo refrained from nominating, for this' position. Re my'bookkeeplng abilities,' I have been, for the past three years, and still am, Senior Auditor for the Fernie Cooperative Socioty, which ls, I think, sufficient guarantee In this respect.' Also, most of the members of this District will remember that tho late David Paton and myself were elected District Auditors at the Inst District Election, but, for some reason or other, the last District Convontlon decided to employ a Chartered Accountant, with tho result that I havo never taken up the duties of District Auditor. In addition to my bookkeeping experience, I have had a thorough technical education, and I hold a Flrst'Class Certificate for tho .Province of British' Columbia, and havo 25 years practical mining oxporlonco, and I venturo to stato that ovon tho most blgotod of opponents will ngroo that thoso 'latter qualifications will bo of groat benefit in tlio administration of tho affairs of our District. Am also an Advancod Student of EconpmlcB, nnd havo glvon tho Labor Movoment 'In this and othor countries Hpoclal Attention, Havo hold tho position ot Vico-Prosidont:of Fornlo Local during the last torm, but did not sook rd-olo'ctlon although I was offered tho nomination na President, If nlocted tn office, I shall, nmongot othor things, placo boforo your IUxqcii- tlvo Donhl, for approval, details ot a Hohomo of collecting*.and tabulating tlio Jiecossnry dntn, so that, at tho expiry of thn proHont ngroomont, our DlBtrlct may bo able to forco a more ant- Inflatory document than tho ono under which wo nro now,.working. Kurtluir, I wish.to state that whon any of tho Locala which havo nomln- ntnd or supported'mo, rind occasion to advorably criticize nny of my notions nnd If, aftor an explanation of samo, the majority of tbo mombom of nny micli" Locnl piiKk a vote of "no confldoneo" In me, my dated resignation will bo placed in tho handB.of your District Hoard (to take effect upon tho appointment of my succossor) without tho nooosBlty of putting In tho slow machinery'or tho "Recall") nrjtl I shall not contest tho Ront. In conclusion I wish to stato that fl-lfi \t,nt}ti (n JunK" (-m *fl1*fWir HOW (IB It was In the recent election for District President, via: "Whether or not the membership approvo of tho actions of the District Officials, and the tactics omployod by thorn, In tho rocont Alberta Provincial mentions," nnd, ln my OJ)! i-f .♦♦'vrvfaf* ^ any of tho District officers concornod, can compensate tbo District for, nor offnot the dnmago to our movoment, which may havo nccruod from tho attempt (albeit unsuccessful) to hand ovor our organized forco to our opponents. With best wishes for the succoss of our movement. I am, Yours fraternally, THOMAS PRANCE. A 17-Joweled watch and chain; $B In gold; pear! tlo pin; or a bitndsomo rlnff. Ynn can scenrn fin* nt thnnn from us—Just have a «ry. SOCIALIST PARTY OF CANADA The regular business meeting of above will be held in the basement of Miners' hall, on Sunday evening at 7.30. FOR SALE—Five-roomed House; plastered and well finished throughout; splendid water; situated in pleas- antest residential part of West. Fernie. Near town. For terms apply, S. L., Box 1003, City. 3t-n.p.47 A717-jeweled watch and chain; $5 in gold; pearl'tie pin; or a handsome ring. You can secure one of these from us—just have a try. HOUSEKEEPING ROOMS—Two or three to rent; every convenience. Box 99, city. 36 WANTED—Girl for general housework. Apply Mrs. Fred Johnson.. 45 FOR SALE—C-Hole Kitchen Range with warming closet and, hot water reservoir (cheap). Apply Mrs. Ireland, Pellatt Ave., North End. 43 Furnished Light * Housekeeping Rooms Wanted near city. Bathroom flat preferred; will pay up to $'.20 month. Write fully Box 820, Ledger. 41 $50 — FIFTY DOLLARS REWARD will be paid for information that will lead to the arrest and conviction of the person that is stealing, maiming and dropping poison baits to destroy poultry the property of Albert Davies, Fernie Annex Extension. 42 FOR SALE—Grand Young Wire Haired Fox Terrier; pure bred, parents prize winners; game little terriur, tackle anything; S dollars. Fred Cox, Coleman, Alta. 40 Why J&d3.v * LOYAL ORDER OF MOOSE The regular meeting of the L. O. O. M. will be held on Monday, July 21st, at 9 p.m.,when all members are requested to be present aud bring a lady friend. There'is a big class to be initiated at 7.30 p.m. . The Misses Baker from Dillon, Mon- .tana,-nieces_oLMrs. and,Mr..Ly<nis,_are, also visitors at the Lyons home. Mrs. J. A. Campbell and Mrs.. J. S. Gusty with their families are visiting with their parents, Mrs. and Mr. C. E. Lyons. Knox Presbytorlan .Church, Fernie, Sunday services, 11 a.ra. and 7.30 p.m Preacher, Rev. A, S. Martin, B.D, Evening subject, "On Gambling." Mr. A. Macnell has the following compensation cases ln 'hand ln the Boundary county: Albert and Henry Johnson, Dominlcus Lonzl, killed In snow elido near Sandon/on Dee. 30: Murdoch Campbell, killed by mud slide at Queen Mine, Sheep Creek LOST Left in Post Office, box, bunch of keys with chain attached. Will finder kindly turn' in at wicket. •A 17-jeweled watch and chain; $5 in gold; pearl tie pin; or a handsome ring. You can secure one of these from us—just have a try. When you can own your own home? We have for sale Lots in 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 O liver ypewriters There are a number of peoplo who remain under the Impression that they can carry firearms without a liconse. This Is not so. Tho only object for carrying a gun is to use samo, and tlieso people will, if found ln pobsos- Bion, he charged nnd fined. Thero ls no gamo ih season now (not oven bear) nnd will not be until September 1st. At a mooting of tho Pernio Athletic. Association held on July lBtli, It was decided' that "as the Miners' Union woro not going to celebrate on Labor Dny, tho Association would hold their sports on, the above dato, The now raco track will bo In raadlness;for Labor Day, and tho Association are going to raako "this, ono of the classiest ovonts that has over boon hold In ths Pass, the purses for the horse racing alone..wlll.be $500,00, Tho programme for tho running rnco, baseball, football nnd 'otlwir'nporlR will bo larger than ovor, while thoro will''nlao bo arranged motor cydo and blcyclo ovontfi. GREAT BRITAIN 8ERVE8 NOTICE NKW YORK," July, 17.—Tho Now York American's Washington special Bays: ,. ■ • "Today Oroat lli'ltaln"wno rovonlud aa a nation wliloli linn uorvod fornml notico on tha state department that thoro nuiBt bo ponco In Mexico." "REAL ESTATE GOING UP?' The question is asked. We answered; "Look around you . and' see; Investigation Discloses That Real Estate Prices Are Advancing. Are you alive to the situation? If you are we can show you a place you can make a big profit on. As compared to later on. Just.Now, Houses Here Are Dirt Cheap. M. A. KASTNER ALEX BECK BLOCK, FEtfRri IE*) B* G# Thomson & Morrison Funeral Directors Fcriiie, B. C. Local Accents Orders taken throughout the Pass TTSt ISIS THEATRE BEST ALWAYS ii SPECIAL FRIDAY AND SATURDAY BVHNINO AND SATURDAY MATINRB * ■■■ ■ cnvriTAr «9 Jt MU.V» JL •£!• J-# 2-Repls An Unusual Indinn Fenture ?-Ree!s INDIAN BLOOD "101" Bison Real Western Pictures' ff The Usual Excellent Program Come out and see it , ?HE DISTRICT LEDGER, FEENIB, B. 0, JULY 19, 1913 ******wy*w*i*.*t*fVw* PAGEFTVB W**V*i(}fVi(ifili(ifmf*i(ifitkkikkkkkAkkkii*Aii'lrUkkkkA News of The District Camps ********AAAAAAAkkkik *-**A***XKi«M¥»MMitKKK¥M^iiyy¥i|i*¥KM¥¥M>otxMMj|t^YTYTYYyYY*y¥YTTYTYYYYYyYYryYYyTV''YYYTVVy-^ ♦♦♦♦♦♦ ♦ BELLEVUE NOTES MHMMHHHW»»¥¥V¥V¥¥¥V¥¥¥VV»4HMHHMMW»¥¥yyvV»»»»»»»y»y»»»vyv»»»»W»WW ♦♦♦♦♦♦ ■Mrs. E. W. Christie met with a very. painful accident on Friday last by falling and spraining her ankle. She has been confined to her bed since. . James Burke, secretary of Local 431, was called to Lethbridge, this week on business, returning on Saturday. Mr. Bob Riddle met with a slight accident while following his occupation at No. 2 mine. It will be a few days before he Is able,to start work. •The Ramblers club left camp on ■Monday night "for the Crows' Nest where they are camping this year The boys are under the leadership of the Rev. W. J. Irwin, assisted by Mr. ,W. Mills. They Intend staying a week if everything goes well. We hope the boys have fine weather so that they can thoroughly enjoy themselves. Tho local football team journeyed to Coal Creek to fill their appointment on Saturday. , They were successful In securing a point by making a draw. Not bad, boys, considering. ,- The Bellevuo band .journeyed to Blairmore to take part in the 12th of July celebration. - Mrs. A. Brncy arrived in camp oil! Friday "to join her husband who has been in camp for a short time. Bill Guethrow arrived in camp from the Brazeau country this week, and has started work at No. 1 'Mine. Coal Creek' will be visitors,here on Saturday the ] 9th of the month when we expect to make two points out of them. To make things interesting it Is understood that the same teams will be in the field. Come in your thousands and boost the grand old game. The regular meeting of Local 431 was held on Sunday the 13 th, and quite a lot of business was transacted. There were two nominations for secretary-treasurer, A. J. Carter and D. Hyslop. Hyslop was the choice of the meeting. ■■ ' ' The scrutineers for the forthcoming election were appointed. The officers are the scrutineers and Mr. "William Mills is the neutral scrutineer. Mr. James McDicken, who has been visiting in camp for the last week left Monday for Coleman. Tom Stephenson has received word that he has passed well up for second class papers. It is also understood that the three men that were up for lire boss papers passed; their names _^e_^W.dJLIu.tton.„John.„Jackson,--and- Joe Sardiho. The boys are to be' congratulated upon their success. The stork has again visited the camp, -this time leaving a fine son at Mr. and Mrs. Brooks.,. .Mother doing well. ( •Mr. Louis PIvidore met with an accident this week while doing som'e work at the machine shop. It will be a few days before he will be able to start work. Mrs. W. Irwin, of.Toronto, ls visiting her son, the Rev. W. Irwin, in camp. Mrs. Irwin Intends staying a short time before returning to her , home in Toronto, Ont. The Bellevue Football -team hold a public meeting on Sunday last. FRANK NOTES once, and that on a penalty, which got between the poles four times. ■Miss Janet Dunlop has her sister from Fernie, B.C., as her guest for the week. ■Mrs. Geo. Pattinson and children returned on Monday from a prolonged holiday in Lethbridge. Mr. Pattinson wont down to Lethbridge on Saturday to accompany them home. A man by the name of Sinclair, ■brother of Dan Sinclair, ot Blairmore, shot himself at the Sanatorium ia3t Sunday evening.' About six o'clock the manager heard some one groaning and when he opened the door he saw what had happened, and sent for the doctor. . The man- was at once removed to the hospital, where he died at 9 o'clock the same evening. Coroner PInkney was called and a jury was sworn in, composed of C. J. .Tompkins, A. I. Blals, Charles Howard, Gerald Gardiner and Robert Barr. HOSMER NOTES •■Mr. Joan Ferneau Is pulling down the building on 'Main Btreet formerly owned by Watson Bros. Wo. understand ho hns purchased it and Intends to uso tho lumbor In It to erect a third rcsldenco on tho new townslto. A fishing party has gono out to North Fork to try their luck for a fow dnys. It Is composed of Dr, 'McKay, Mr. TT. D, McKay, Mr. A. I. Blals nnd sons. The party 'loft horo on Tuosday morn •," on horseback. : The Inst men- twiort fhet will Je Vic,most liitoiest- lug when thoy return,' Mr. Ilonuu'd, Un fUKTotnry of tho Fran* Conl Company, bna arrive*! in town Irom Franco, So far no "Information bus boon glvon outns to whothor tho company has boon able to reorganize or what thoir Intontlon la now. Wo liiivo not hoard yot whothor, tlio mon nro to get tliolr monoy or not, which thoy lmvo waited for slnco Inst November. Messrs, Chns.. TTnnn'nnd Chan. Brandies, who lived hero and worked In Ilollovuo mixta, loft on Saturdny'fi fly- or for tho States. Mr, Godd, brnkoHmnn on tho O.P.U., movod his wife nnd family from Fornlo to reside In Frank, Mr. IMnkoy, of nlnlrmoro, hna n riiiiK of mon nt work on his ,hoiwo hero pulling It down In sootlonfl getting ready to romovo It to Blalrmoro., Blnlrmoro had n big colobrntlon on Saturday last, tho annlvoranry of tho Buttle of tho Boyno, whon a largo number of Ovangomon In regalia mot ln that town., Tho proceedings opened with a parade which was led by tho Ilollovuo and LbthbrltliKo banilw, nlao un historic, looking goat.from Loth- bilHuu loHnc. A UU of (ijwocikis was glvon by tlio'masters of tho dlfforont JodgoB nml by a Mr. Dohorty, now of Calgary, lato of BolfnBt, Irolnml, In which Iio outlined the history of tho ordor leading up to TTtimo TIhIp, nnd expressed what, ho thought tho attitude of nil his brothers should bo If Ulster fights as It lias throatenod. Aftor dinner a program of sports was participated In by a largo crowd. In tbo running, Jumping and polo vault Mr. Evans, of PnsBburg, and Mr. Wil- llama, of Blalrmoro, won tlio prizes. Blalrmoro has tho distinction of having tbo l.lKlit.Kt, kicker, Mr. James Mc- Phne. Mlchol nnd Blairmore wore tho contestants in both baseball and football, and In both cases tho tonms kopt the monoy at homo. Tho base- ,, ball wns ono-flldod, tbo score being about <1-1. Tho football was n good gnmo, both sldns working hard, but MIebel had hard luck and only scored ♦ ♦♦♦-»♦♦<-><> An assault case in which married couples of Scotch and Bohemian na-' tionalities figured prominently was aired in the local police court. An array of Fernie legal talent were present representing the different parties. Our local Solomon's judgment resulted in Scotty paying the costs. Being Siwashed is the fashion hore at present. Those who are inclined to imbibe a little are pretty much on ten- derhooks and the hotelkeepers don't Telish losing their best customers. You'd better watch out, "fish," they're on your trail. • Hosmer Juniors , entertained the Creek Juniors to the return game in the Liphardt cup competition and ,with the help of the old Scotch junior inters national, McKee, vanquished them by ■a 3-1 score. Keep it up, boys, there's lots of places to- keep a cup in Hosmer. iThe interest Hosmerites take In -public affairs generally was well evinced on Saturday last at the meeting called for the election of auditors and trustees for the school, only the secretary and retiring.auditor turning up. Guess they adjourned the meeting "sine die." Hosmer v. Coleman was the football bill of fare dished up on Saturday last. Tho officially appointed referee failed to put in an appearance and quite a bit of wrangling took place as to his substitute, but f jnal]y_a joss up was' 'ma"d¥an."d~Coleman"winning,.Cowan of Coleman refereed the game, be it said to his credit, as fair as one could reasonably expect. The game itself was on the slow side, a strong wind seeming,* to bother both sets of players. Coleman, however, showed a superior knowledge of.:tho game on nthe day's play and deservedly, .won by a 2-1 score. All three goals were of the soft variety and with a little enter- prise on tho part of the goalies could have been kept out, McQueen and Murray of the Hosmer team were both severely injured during the game and are still feeling the effects. ; An addition is to be made to tho Hosmer Public School. -..Tenders for the same are to bo in by Aug. lst. Hosmer Local decided to let the nomination for District Vloe President arid Secretary Treasurer alone. By the look of the number after the, positions one would think it was an old country workhouse 'porter's job thoy wore aftor. May tho best -men win, whoever thoy are. A swoopstakes Is being rim In Hosmor on the race for tho'vlce-preslden- cy. If none of the entries forfeit the winner will pick up a nico llttlo stake. Hosmer Juniors and Fernlo Juniors are to play a game ln the Liphardt cup competition on Saturday, July 10. Ab this Is pay day thero should bo a good crowd on hand to support and boost for thorn. A, McKay of Winnipeg, ls In Hosmor at present trying to got togothor a class of foreign sponklng pooplo, any nationality, for tbo 'pur-poso'; of teaching thein English. This Is a laudable objoct nnd MoKay should havo his 'of- forts supported by tho, wholo of the community; Tho cost Is nothing with the exception of n scribbler, if you know of anyono wanting to loarn Eng- Hah put thorn wise. Hopo'a n chanco of a lifetime for tho fornlgnor to loarn English, ;.' Ilosnior was well roprosontod at tho Sella Fioto circus, All available rigs worn, chartered days ahoarf. Thq first buBlnoss mooting ot tho Jlosinor board of trade was hold Monday night last In Labollo'fl samplo rooms. Not much bualneHB was got through owing to tho presence ot n delegation from the Fornlo board of trade ln rogard to worthloss real estate. Ono of our worthy cltl-zons turned all tho colors of tho rnlnbow whon Modlolno Hat properties worn bolng rent nsumlnr, (John says It Is not nn- Glossary to go abroad for natural gnsl. Tho ladlos of thq Presbyterian church are to glvo a 'mnslrml t-tnclnl nnd garden party In tho, school tifudtiiJtt on WtHJiiosdity, July t,i, commencing at 7.-10 p.m. In ,c«ho of unfavorable weather tlidschbbl Houso will bo used. Tee cream and other refreshments will bo thoro, In plenty. "Every- ono cordlnlly Invited, unnMnlly thn young mon. , Hosmor plays Blalrmoro away on Saturday. Difficulty was found In selecting a team owing to Injuries to players. Tho following Is tlio lino up choson! '. Goal, Balderstone! backs, Oakley and Evans; Tin!vos, Itlco, An- drow Adamson, Alox Adamson; forwards, 'McKolvIo, TT. Adamson, Bain, Thornton, Patterson; reserve Myers. aoorgo Ilnnkln has roslgned his position as fire boss on A. L. A general reshuffle has taken plneo ns a con- sequence, A lot of Interest Is being Uken In tho visit of Freddy \Vt*Ub-to'V't*rnlt>. A good crowd of firosmorltes will be nil defile to witness tho content. The bird with the long legs was in camp again the latter-end of last week. He first alighted on the roof of house No. 107, Riverside Avenue, occupied by Mr and Mrs.. Robert Thornton, and left a bouncing baby girl. Bob is getting along fine with his cinder tea making, After visiting the home of the Thornton's, the stork flew to ■Morrissey Cottages and left a fine son at' the home of Mr and Mrs. Jim BIgrigg. The ladies and children doing well. Friday was Circus day and a large contingent of Creekites journeyed to town. The riiines only run at half strength owing to the men being away. All roads led to the football grounds on Saturday last, tho attraction being Bellevue v Coal Creek, The Creekites scored in the early stages of tho game, and after the interval Bellevue equalized. A hard and fast game was witnessed, The score 1—1 represented the game. J. Wilson, of Fernie, bandied the game. ' Good for you,' boys; do the same or better at Bellevue on the 19th and the league honors look easy. The Junior Football Club journeyed to Hosmer on Friday last for the return engagement in the Liphardt Cup competition. The Hosmerites had their revenge for the severe beating they got up here. /The Creekites could not get away with the ball, Hosmer running out eapy winners. Score 3—1. After the game the Coa! Creek Club ■members entertained the Bellevue boys to a smoker, -Mutzine and crackers and cheese was handed out. The following gentlemen entertained the crowd:: Sam Paton, Fred Parker, H. Varley, H. Jepspn, J. Collins (all of Bellevue), Joe Harper, W.. Yates, R. Sampson, Joe McMillan, Fred Mous- sett, John,Millar, of Coal Creek. Johnny Millar was the star turn,.and received a loud ovation, the cheering being heard all round the camp. At the close Jim Lindsay, of Bellevue, proposed a vote of thanks to Coal Creek Club for their hospitality, and also cordially invited everyone down to Bellevue on July 19th, promising a good time for all who could make the Journey. Mr. Julian, of Michel, organizer of the Owls, was in camp on Saturday. WeJearnJhai_h_e_did_'a,stroke-of-busi-- offered for billiards, pool, dominoes, checkers, seven up, cribbage, whist, quoits, snap. J. W. Bennett was visiting friends up here on Saturday. .Wanted all Creekites to subscribe to the Ledger.. Miss Ruth Knowles is trying for a prize in the subscription competition. 'Don't forget the Moose monthly social at 9 pm. Monday July 21st, for members and lady friends only. Now Billy, look out this time; take the ■Misses along with you! Miss Weirmouth, of Fernie, and her equina! friend, are frequent visitors in this burg. -Bill Housley, of Jaffray, was visiting up hero on Saturday last. 'Mr. William Harrison entertained a few friends and acquaintances to a birthday party on Saturday last. The celebration took placo at the home of Jimmy Davidson, Coyote Street. Mutzine, etc., was on the bill of fare, and an enjoyable time was spent., everybody feeling good. The. festivities lasted until the wee sma' hours. Congratulations, Billy! ■ Accidents A special train was requisitioned on Monday night to convey Wm. Hall to Fernie Hospital suffering from a broken leg sustained whil3t following his employment as driver at the bottom of No. 1 North outside incline. We understand that the horse swerved suddenly, pinning the unfortunate man leg between the tail chain and the car. He is progressing as well as can be expected. The Amateur Dramatic Society will surely miss him. On Wednesday morning James Hall (brother of above) received injuries to his foot while -following his employment as motorman at No. 1 East. He was removed home, where we learn he is doing fine. The sympathies of the camp go to the parents. MICHEL NOTES ness. He remarked that Coal Creek can certainly put up a smoker. .-. All Coal Creek members of the Fernie Lodge Loyal Order of Moose, 1335, are requested to attend the social on Monday next, July 21st, and bring their wives, sweethearts, etc. The regular lodge meeting will tako place at 7.30 p.m. New members initiated at 8,15; social commences at 9 o'clock, All eligible persons desiring to join the Moose can do so by applying to R, Billsborough, who will give all particulars. . Hosiah Hewitt says his grandmother Is enjoying the summer weather wo are having at present. Ask Arthur. A special general meeting of club members was called and held in the Club Hall on Sunday last, T. France oc cupylng the chair, The chairman stated the reason for tho meeting being called. It was decided to run sportB in 'Coal Creok on September 3rd pro*- vldod there are no sports being held in town, and that $500 bo given in prizes. There will bo n band engaged for tho occasion, for which tenders aro out, Several other mat- tors of importance were discussed. The Amateur Dramatic Society will be giving a concort on the evening of Soptembor 3rd. Arrangements are undor way for tho long-doforrod basket social and dan co in aid of tho Football Club. Full particulars will be given later. Tho Sunday school In connection with tho Presbyterian Church are holding thoir annual picnic and sports at Morrissey on Wednesday, July 23, Tho prloo'ls Children, iindbr H yonrs, 3fio,; adults, 60c„ Tho company aro running two spoclnl trains for tho'Vr convonlonoo, leaving Goal .Cook''for Fornlo at 0.30 n,m„ and returning from Fornle nbout «„'iO ji.tn, A good time is n .wired If lha ."won♦.hor holds goode Como and hnvo it day with iho kldtllos. Tho following Is tho ..Conl* Crock llno-up for tho match nt Bollovuo* on Saturday, July 10th: Goal, , llnnns; brinks, • MoLotohlo and McFogfnv, ]\,\\s vos, Swoonoy, A MeFognn lind Wliylo')* forwards,' Harpor, Booth, MmnilnK* ..'ol if rn, ,1'ohiiHtotio; reserve, E, Part ridge; Hoforno, P, MeOovorn, Mlohol, The noiRo emanating from ono house during Inst'.week-end put ono In mind of it Donnyhroolc Fair. (Hud to roport no damage done, t\n It wns nil n ■joko. "Ob, you Paddy I Tho minimi election of school board took place in tlio Bfhool Iioubo, Coal Crook, on Saturday Inst, Thoro wns only a fair attendance. Several matters of Importance woro discussed, and onMmfito" for I've j'f;r;;i b.;Ii;n inched and passed, TnnrtorR worn Invited for position as teachers In placo of Mr. Flett, who takes up duties as principal of Hosmer Schools, and MIbh Livingstone, who In back In England. Tho following gontlomon wore oloetod on lh<j Iwrtivl. Clid.ri. G'kinuii, ii. Smith, J, Mawson, Chris, Wrlsht was elected ns trustee. Tho mooting occupied about ono and a liulf hours. The football anthuslasts who cannot got to Bellevuo on Saturday will bo ontertalnod to a Junior league pamo up horo, when Coal Creek Juniors entertain Mlchol Juniors In tho Liphardt Cup Pnmpotltlonn, Come and booBt for tho kids. A special commlttoo meeting Is called for tho Senior Football Club tp tako placo on Sunday ovonlng fl.JIO, Important business to bo transacted. All commlttoo mon requested to attend, Tho summer tournaments are on at tho Club, Valuable prhos nro being catches were reported. Sam Hampton junr. caught one in the river Elk weighing 21b 3oz, which is as yet the largest caught and weighed in this season for the "prize" rod which is being presented by Dr. Weldon. All players selected to do duty at Fernie in the league encounter with that club are requested to be prompt at the depot at 9.15 Saturday morning. Also the juniors who meet Coal Creek. A serious accident occurred on Tuesday about noon at the coal company's prop camp, caused by one of the props jumping the chute and hitting a man named Julius Gabrlou at the back of the bead, knocking him insensible. Ho was conveyed to the hospital In a serious condition and slight hope is held out for his recovery. Julius is a Frenchman and an old timer along tho Pass. Wc learn just before going to press that deceased has since succumbed to his injuries. Tlie Juniors team for Saturday at Coal Creek: Goal, L. Knall; full backs, J. Price and J. eJnkins; half backs, A. Knall, Mike Halko and Hy Jenklnson; forwards, Hy. Parkinson, Fred Gullett, A. Yates, A. Podrosky and Wm. Newman. DYNAMITER RELEASED The stork paid a visit to the camp again last week and- presented the ■wife of James Greenings with a fine son. Pleased to,say,both mother arid son are doing well. Jim thinks it's a good change this time. Quite a number of residents of- this burg took the early morning train last Friday for Fernie to see the sights and performance presented by Sells Floto's circus. We noticed the glad smile on their-roturnr-which—denoted-aatisfac" ■tion. ' ; . t The Michel "Junior did not get the treat they were expecting last week, owing to arrangements with the Fernie bunch not having been made in time. On Saturday'they returned the compliment by defeating the juniors of Fernie ,by the sume score (2-1) ■ that they were defeated; with at Michel the week previous, thus making honors even so far in the Liphardt cup competition*. Tho locals were full of praise on their return at the splendid field in tbe new park at Fernie. The seniors journeyed to Blairmore last Saturday, satisfactory. arrangements having been made, as referred to last week, for the league fixture to be played there instead of at Mlchol on account of it bolng a.big day of sports, etc, 'in Blairmore under the auspices of tho Orangemen's society. It was a big job for the committee' to get a ■toam together. Howovor, eleven 'Players made the journey and a fair game resulted In a win for Blalrmoro by 4 goals to 2, Jess Brlsco again undertook tho position botwoon the sticks, but after tho change of ends'ho played in the forwards lo allow ono of the playors who was Injured just beforo tho interval to guard the goal. Ono of Michel's goals was scored from a ■penalty, and wo think thero Bhould have boen many moro. Alt. Ball, Joo Travors and Jim Hardman aro n trio of good playors and good workors and worthy ota regular place on tho team; the othors played n hard' game and should lmvo gatherod two points In for Michel. Oh you roforoo! * By accounts given tho baseball playors of Mlchol got a worse deal than tho football players, for thoy Intoridod keeping the prlzo money In Blalrmoro, Evidently such , treatment does not spaii'k woll for tho sporta In futuro, Tho Michel boys plnyod a hard uphill battle, and one knoek which wont for a throe bftgRor wns 'declared a foul by the umpire nnd thnt put the nllmnx on •tho game.,, The flnnl scoro was called (14. Hani luck, boys,. Stniiloy Tod- hunter and Miles Estnforoolc woro tho battery for Mlchol, tho old firm. '.On-Sundny morning nbout nighty persons took the train from horo to tako hi the picnic of tho K, P.'h which loft a flompwhnt doHorted nppoaranco to the camp, Although It wiih vo?,y threatening weather atitho tlmo of departure, .tho day wiih fine nt Hil-to, and ovory one Hooinod to enjoy thomsolvos. Lunch wan sorvod at tho "falls" nnd proved an Idoul sjioi for tho good thlngfl served up. We notlcod "a few hiking away on their own, but Mich tint's bcr'Hc X fjuuLLi,. OLii- orti took In Iho basolmll match which was arrnnRod for tlio occasion. All ro. turned by tho passenger shortly after li o'clock, with the excoptlon of a few who woro looking aftor tho refreshment!!, otn„ loft ovor. On arriving buvl. ui Mi-vl.vl \i't«-v>uu\» \otwil jv it good day woll spent. Tho lclddlos woro entertained ln tho Mlchol hall on Monday nftornoon with tho rofros'hmonts loft ovor and had a, good tlmo. This spoaks woll of tho generosity and thouglitfiilnoss of tlie social commltteo of th-o K..1V8. Tho onmp can now boast of nn additional automobile, uuiklug Iwo owiunl by "residents of tho cntnp, Mr. Tom Crnhan, tho ropIbI landlord of tho Ml- chlol hotol, having a beauty shipped Jn on Monday laat. Now, ktJE, look out for moro fr.no rides, Tho local "N'lmrods" lind uriwif '^pnrt. last weok end with rod and lino persuading tho »nMW*<l beauties to como and nibble, Numerous kooi! Edward E. Phillips, Who Took Part in Indianapolis Plot, Is Let Out on Parole LEAVENWORTH, Kas„ July 12.— Edward E. Phillips, convicted at Indianapolis of conspiracy in the alleged dynamite plot, is the first of the 33 men to leave the United States penitentiary a free man. Phillips was released on parole today and left at once for his home in Syracuse,.N. Y. •He made application to the parole board at its sitting early in June, taking advantage of the rule which allow* prisoners to apply when two-thirds of their sentence is completed. While Phillips had a year and a day to 3erve, good time allowance cut this to nine months, and he became eligible for parole after serving six months of this time. JUDGMENT RESERVED IN COMPENSATION CASE VANCOUVER, B. C, July 13.—The court of appeals has reserved judgment in the appeal of the Crows Nest Coal company against the decision _rend_ere_dr_bv^.Tustice-^lurphy«favoring- dependents of Moffat, who claimed compensation under the Workmen's Compensation act. The action was before Justice Murphy as a stated case from the arbitrator, the main point for adjudication being whether the relatives of the injured man should have given fresh notice in view of the fact that Moffat had himself given notice of claim for compensation and had died subsequently. The judges found It was unnecessary for fresh notice, and the company appealed. OFFICERS INCENSED; TALK OF RESIGNING HALIFAX, July 17.—Colonel Rutherford, who commands the Sixth division here, has been asked by the Hon. Colonel Sam Hughes for an explanation of the bibulous tendencies of some of the officers of his command,, He re- fuses to 'make any statement to tho press, but it is learned that the greatest indignation has been aroused by Colonel Hughes* recent strictures up on tho officers, and ihii several of them will resign unless somo apology from the colonel is forthom'ng. They consider that Col. Hughos has no right to order what they shall or shall not drink, and that so long as tlieir dmy is done and they conduct themselves as gentlement ho has no right to .lictaif-j to them in any shapo or form. Toronto senior officers say they ar,.' taling of resigning, tio, and from other quarters the officers'here haze reco!\6d messages sympathizing with their attitude and proniis'.ugAhem Active support. Drivers and vehiclo workers of every kind are talking about amalgamating their unions in England. The advocates of industrial organization are agitatiug a merger that will include all who build and operate vehicles from a wheelbarrow to a locomotive. COLEMAN Liquor Co. Wholesale Dealers in Wines Liquors Cigars DISAPPOINTED THUG 8HOOTS LABORER VANCOUVER, B. C, July 13.—Held up by three thugs at Heatley and Harris streets oarly this morning, two laborers, Thomas Duff and Oie Gangus, woro shot nt and Duff was badly wounded In tho knee before money could bo taken from them. One of tho jobbers In trying to escape rushod Into tho hands of a detective. Struggling and cursing, ho was handcuffed and brought to the pollco station, whore he refused to glvo his namo, but said ho bad just come from Winnipeg. Duff Is now In tho hospital, whilo detectives are searching the oast ond for traces of tho othor holdup mon. Returning homo from an evening spent downtown, Duff and Gangus wore suddenly confronted by throe short, masked men, Gangus gavo up his watch nnd all the monoy ho had. "I. haven't any monoy," erlod Duff to their rough domnnds. Enraged, ono of the thugs started shooting nnd tho other quickly followed suit. *JU shots wore flrod. Duff received a glancing bullet on tho knee and full, with n. nry, Tho robbers started at n run In dlfforont directions, A detoctlvn hoard Um shots nnd tho cry and rushoil up find' grappled with one man as tho othors .dnshod away., Mail Orders receive prompt attention The 15 round boxing contest which will take place in the Arena at Fernie, on July 22, between'Freddie Welsh and Martin Murphy, the management informs us, will be one of the best contests ever held in the Pans. Every one is acquainted with the record of Fred, die Welsh, while his opponent, Martin .Murphy, is one of tho best boxers the Coast has today. Since coming °to British Columbia from the east a year ago, the latter has won the amateur welterweight championship of North, western Canada and on July lst boat Battling Reese in the s-emi-wlnd up to tho Bayloy-Vase contest Ho has engaged In fifteen battles, winning uv- ery one of them, boxed In the* East and beat some of the best boys thero. Including George Duffy, Battling Ityan, Tom Logan, Harry Sto-io, the latter having recently boat Johnny Summers In Australia. Mr. Pat Connelly, who ia the light heavy champion wrestler of tho world and promoter of this contest, informs us that this contest will bo strictly on tbe squnre and every one will be guaranteed a good seat and a good contest. R7MrBRISC0 Blairmore THE Bellevue Hotel COMMERCIAL HOUSE Best Accommodation Up-to-Date — Every Excellent Cuisine. SUITABLE FOR LADIES In the Pass,— Convenience.— AND GENTLEMEN J. A. CAL&.AN, Prop. BELLEVUE, Alta. A. I. BLAIS Grocer Wo carry a full line of Red Feather & Tartan Canned Goods Prices Right Satisfaction guaranteed or money back Phone 103 ■:':' Frank, Alta. F. M. THOMPSON CO. s -"The Quality Store" ,■■ i11 ■ ceries, and ory UrOQQS Clothing, Crockery, Boots, Shoes, Fruit and Vegetables \ "The Right Goods* The Right Ptice, The Right Treatment Each and Every Time \ / Phone 25 Victona St. Blairmore, Alta. TKE, DISTRICT LEDGER, FKRHIE, B. C, JULY 19,1913 Villifiers are Scored in W. Virginia ■A to, in Uie dangerous districts of ■Vest Vh-5iu*a. Th« Unfted Jline tVorkers Save; been on Ihr. job for oars, and all -.hat the Si.lrotabers lavf-i lone Is to denounce thtir officials and irganizers aa crooks and attempt in !very way possible to defeat their ef The United Mine Workers is steadi- evolving into a thoroughly inelnstrial nion and in time it will certainly ecome so, but never in a. thousand ears will the efforts of these disriipt- rs unionize the miners of West Vir- nla or any other state. 1 now want to ask those who are eaonneing^ our report under the false retense that we have whitewashed Hatflejd, if Mother Jones Joiin W. Brown are also crooks traitors? Both have been and are iy in. the employ of the United ■jil tnese I. W. Whites charge tbst DISCOVER REAL SAFETY LAMP By FRANCIS PBEHAN The greatest and most beneficial ehaugetbat has taken place in the history of mining is about to be realized by the general introduction of | the new electric safety lamp. The "lii-sch lamp ot this type has been re- ently approved by the Federal Bn eau of Mines, and James E. Hoderiek. chief of the Department o£ Minos in Pennsylvania, has officially notified all inspectors in this state that the Hirsch lamp can be used in all gaseous mines e tbe so-called safety lamps are in u=e The new electric safety lamp weighs a little over two ponnds. Near. Future The State of Colorado, has enacted law requiring the use of the eleetric safety lamps and- all other min tig states and countries will ISce- iss similar legislation In the future. The Pittsburg Coal Com-; in and others are installing chem their mines in this district as ■r as thay can secure the equipment from the firm that supplies . them. More than five thousand are in actual use throughout the country and nave proven.highly satisfactory to the mis- The introduction of" this now lamp will entirely - eliminate the; d!s satisfaction and dissension. that pie- ails in many portions- of District. 5 ■here ths miners are required to work rith the so-called re fety lamp great disadvantage.—V. "M. W. of A. iNDER MACNE1 Barrister, Solicitor, Notary, etc Offices: Eckstein Building, - F. C. Lawe Alex. i. Fisher LAWE & FISHER ATTORNEYS Fernie, B. C. SMoffsGupe i. CURES COLDS. A "Ledger" adv. is an investment. in the builpen, martial law was in force, two Socialist papers had been suppressed and tbere was a terribli state cf affairs generally . Within fonr days after our committee an the ground every prisoner wai leased, martial law was practically declared off, the suppressed papers given to understand that they I resume at their pleasure, and the irnor of tbe state gave his .unqualified assurance that free speech, free assemblage and the right to organize should prevail and that every other constitutional right should be respected so far as lay in his power. " may be said that our committee had nothing to do with bringing about these changes. As to this I have itbing to say. I simply state the cts. Soon after our arrival it became evident that a certain element was hostile the United Mine Workers and deter- ned to thwart the efforts of the or- "Virginia magnifying every petty c plaint against the United Mine Wi era and arousing suspicion against every, one concerned with it, are the real enemies of Industrial and of the working class. I am quite well aware that there are weak and crooked officials in the United Mine Workers, but to charge they are all traitors without exception is outrageously false and slanderous. whole trouble is tbat some Chicago I. W. W.-ites, in spirit at least, ■king to disrupt and drive out the United Mine Workers to jnake tho L W. W. and its program of sabotage and "strike at the ballot bos with an axe." To this.I was. and am, and shall he opposed with all my might, and if rjs be treason I -im guilty without a The g pay them tlieir salaries. | There is not'ii-ig :o 'ba gained bu rything to be lost by the mad at mpt being made by the anti-politier. ionists ,and physical forcists to dis rn t and destroy the United Mine rkers. I am not at all in harmony th its entire program and thi m ch in it that I would change, but lelleve that properly encouraged and htly directed it can within the near future be .made a thoronghiily tionary industrial union( one graatest in the world, the "Hallelujah —I'm'a Bam" element io the contrary nc twithstanding. . The charge has been directly made that onr committee betrayed its triis'. If there Is even the shadow of a foun- itetion for this charge, then not only should the report of the committee be repudiated but the committee itself |*espelled from the party. Let those who Have m* this charge against us produce their proof and make their appea: to the party ■r a refers ri dun vote. So far as-I am concerned, the-report stands. I hare no apology for word in it. During the orked day and night with painstak- ig flare to conscientiously perform nr duty, an;! I am more than willing that the party shall decide whether "id it or whether we betrayed onr could be devised hy the government experts before it received the approval of the Federal Bureau of Mines. Advantages to the Miners Throughout this state thousands nf miners are required to use so-called locked safety lamps, which are impractical to work with. The miner's earning power is greatly reduced, be- e one of his bands is usually occupied carrying the lamp. The light is insufficient to permit him to properly perform his work or examine the dangerous-root. As a result:he is compelled to use more precaution and nove around very slowly. Great num- lers of miners are killed and injured from falls of coal and roof because of their inability to properly examine tlieir.working places and detect the danger with the lamp now in use. Thus you can readily see that tbe Introduction of the new safety lamp will be a great advantage to tha min*. by increasing their earning power reducing accidents. The so-called safety lamp, as a. working lamp, will be immediately displaced hy the new Hirsch electric lamp and, as soon as the supply is available, thay will take the place ofthe oil lamp generally in ji the mining industry, so that the miners will ho longer be required to inhale the unhealthy and poisonous 3 that come from tbe lamps where open lights are used. Will Be Generally Introduced in the HANG FER LOW Begs to announce he has now opened the premises on Victoria Ave. N. as a First Class Restaurant CHOP SUEE Everything of the Best Dropin and let tuihovr yon beau- v ' tiful 0»tnple» of AUb«itinc work. - FREE STENCILS iLet ot ihow hour to get beautiful Alibaitjuo Stencils absolutely free. : With them you cm nc- compliah any deored color «heme-~yo'3 can - mako" yauc-. horns charming at .a . moderate J. D. QUAIL Hardware - Furniture H. G. GOODEVE CO., Ltd. The Complete H ouse 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, Alta. If you are satisfied tell others. Tf not satisfied tell .tis SUBSCRIPTION COMPETITION HANDSOME 17-JEWELLED WATCH& CHAIN (YAilJJE $20 LADIES OR GENTS) To Everyone who Forwards to this Office by the 31st July 50 paid up Subscriptions of $1.00 for the "District Ledger" $5 Gold Piece to all who send in 30 Subscriptions. Handsome Gold Ring for 20 Subscribers, and Gold Tie Pin (set with Pearls) for 12 Subscribers. THESE ABE ALL VALUABLE PRIZES, AND WE WILL MOUNT GOLD PIECE AS BROOCH OR PIN All Yoti Have To Do T S to secure the Name aud Address, and #1.00 from 50 people who desire to subscribe for 12 mouths for the "District Ledger": send iu the Xames and Cash to this Office, and we present you witli this handsome Watch and Fob. Tliis is not a fafce. You can see watch and Fob in Liphardt's window, Jeweler, Fernie. ADDRESS ALL COMMUNICATIONS TO— NO WORRY! NO BRAIN STORMS! NO GUESSING! Just your yery own effort—that will telL Everyone Eligible.—We want to popularize- your paper. We want eveiyone in the Pass to purchase a Ledger and read it. NOTE: Take care to write names and addresses sety plainly. Send Money Order not Cash. Editor, "District Ledger" Box 380, Fernie, B.C THE DISTRICT LEDGER, FERNIE, B. 0., JULY 19, 1913 PAGE SEVEI Fernie-Fort Steele Brewing Co,, Ltd. Beer and Porter Bottled Goods a Specialty The Hotel DALLAS The Original and Only Genuine ,One of the Best C. J. ECKSTORM Prop. Lethbridge, Alta. Beware of Imitations Sold on the Merits of Mhiard's. Liniment Passburg Hotel You're always welcome here Clean Rooms, Best of Food and every attention FERNIE LUMBER CO. A. McDougall, Mgt Manufacturers of and Dealers in all kinds of Rough and Dressed Lumber Send us your orders THOOUNCAN Passburg CLUB Cigar Store ~W. A/INGRAM ATTEMPTED MURDER OF JOHN W. BROWN An attempt upon the life of John W. Brown, who has been prominent as a representative of the United Mine "Workers in this state, was' made in Clarksburg on Monday of last week, which for sheer brutality and cowardice has about everything vile skinn-ed. ■Bob and Frank Shuttleworth, Consolidated Coal police, * have be°n charged with the crime, fcrank iV.r- nished bond, but Lob got out with a physician's certificate, stating that he was too ill to come, his illness being the result of bumping into Brown's strong right arm. The Shuttleworths have been the terror of Clarksburg and vicinity for years, and it was not startling to the populace to learn .that they had been arrested for attempted murder, hut even with the knowledge of the Shuttleworths that ClaTksburg people possess, It was hard to believe that an attempt so dastardly would he made by any civilized being. Brown and Edward H. Kinter were walking up the street in front of the Goff building, which they had just left, and in which Kintzer has an office, and slightly in the rear and to one side walked Robert .Tordon who, while posing as an I. W. *W„ is accused of being a coal company spy, or "stool." Suddenly a shot rang out and a' bullet plowed past Brown's abdomen and into -the arm of Jordon. The direction of the bullet, as'shown by its course through Jordon's arm, until it struck the pavement,- where it exploded, -proved to have been fired from a window of the office building of the Consolidated Coal Company. The building was immediately surrounded by .police, under the direction of Brown and Kintzer, who had warrants issued for the two whom they believed to he guilty, and it was not until 9 o'clock that night that Bob Shuttleworth slipped out of the building and into a buggy and was driven rapidly away by another coal thug before satisfactory warrants could be secured. The warrant was afterward served at his home jvith the result as stated above. Defends Himself At 30 o'clock in the morning Bob Shuttleworth bumped up against the first real thing he had encountered within the memory of some of tho oldest inhabitants of Clarksburg. He has existed for years on the reputation of being a bad man, of having several notches on his gun, of having a private graveyard all his '"own, and all that sort of thing. Pretty, cordially hated, • yet, somehow, he bluffed his way through, and managed to feather his nest from, the compensation his bloodthirstiness FOOTBALL Results of Matches P July ayed on 12th Hosmer, Hosmer. - 1; Coleman, 2. Referee, J. Cow Played at an. ' ■ Blairmore, 4; Michel, Blairmore. Referee, J 2. Played at . Adamson. Hillcrest, Hillcrest. 7; Fernie, Referee, R. 2. Played Levitt.- at League Table Corrected to Date Coal Creek PWLDFor Agst P. . .10 8 1 1 27— 6 17 ...10 7 2 1 54—13 15 Coleman . ... 9 .7 2 0 24— 6 14 Hillcrest . ...11 5 4 2 21—17 12 Michel ... ...11 3 7 1 16—22 7 Blairmore . ...11, 3 7 1' 14—.14 7 ...10 2 6 2 14—16 6 ...10 1 7 2 18—36 4 RAILWAY MEN ARE - READY TO STRIKE Eighty Thousand Conductors Ttainmen to Slrlka and COMMUNICATED NO NIGGER IN THE WOODPILE P, Wholesale Liquor.Dealer Dry Coods-'Grocerii, Boots and Shoes Gents' Furnishings BAKER AVENUE BRANCH AT HOSMER, B.C. COLEMAN Billiard and Pool Parlor Two Billiard Tables Three Pool Tables Bowling Alley Hairdressing Cigars J, Graham, ?£2£ Wholesale and Retail Tobacconist Barber Shop s 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 E£» "clrOTTclow^or liim from the Consolidated. So when lie met John Brown, the Socialist ancl United Mine Workers' fighter, he proceeded to earn his wages according to his own idea hy calling him all the vile epithets he could dig from the deepest recesses of his diseased mind. Drown was sitting in front of the Capitol Hotel, carefully minding Ms own business,, but tho fact that ho was in ClarkBburg was enough for this heastly tool of n beastly corporation, and he deliberately provoked Brown with the intention, it is believed, of Inducing him to attempt a blow when another tool was to strike Brown down from behind with a blnck* jack. But as Shuttleworth, the town bully, drew hack for the first blow at Brown, tho latter unllmhored all of his six feet threo and three-quarter Inches, and for ahout ono minute took caro of himself In a way thnt left Shuttle- worth sick nnd surprisod. When ho was nhlo to crawl he dragged himBolf away to tho dnrknosa, whoro ho belonged. Second Assault Brown, going across the bridge toward tho Goff building, was adopted by Prank Shuttleworth, who ithroaton- oil to kill him, At this Juncture another thug, Jade Fleming, grabbed one of Brown's hands and Immediately Shut- tloworth grubbed tlio 'other, rirown wrenched himself looso, and then noi- thev dnrod uttnek him, and ho went on hln way to the Goff building. It Is chnrBOd thnt tho Shutlloworths followed through the adjoining RtronlH with tlio IntPiillon of killing him,— Wheeling Mnjnrlty. NEW YOUK, July 13.—Whether or not a strike of upward of 80,000 conductors and trainmen on 45 eastern railroads shall be declared within the next few days depends upon whether the railroads recede from their present position and withdraw from their refusal to arbitrate the wage and other differences hetween the companies and the men. The declaration was made tonight in statements by the members' representatives after the grievance committee from the various roads gathered here in conference had ratified the strike vote recently voted, and authorized A. B. Garretson, president of the Brotherhood of Railway Conductors, and W. G-. Lee,'president of the Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen, to issue the formal strike, order to their respective organizations. Peace prospects centred upon the attitude of the roads, the men declared, with the possibility that a way out of the dealock will he supplied by tomorrow's conference in Washington, where amendments to the Erdman law; under which previous disputes' between the roads and their men have been arbitrated, will be , considered with a view to pressing their speedy passage upon congress. The general committee of the organizations authorized Messrs. Garretson and Lee to delay the strike order long enough to permit tbem to attend the Washington conference between President Wilson, representatives of the railroads and their employes and public men. Presidents Garretson and Lee left on an evening train for Washington. _Shpr_tlv,_before_the-ir-dej)arture-thGy- issued a statement explaining the action of the committee today and the attitude with regard to the Washington conference. To -the Editor of the District Ledger 1 notice in your issue of July 5, where reference is made in the Hosmer Notes to my resignation as principal of Hosmer school, that the item concludes as follows: "Quite a bit of comment is being made relative to Mr. Jay's resignation, and the opinion is pretty generally expressed that there is a nigger in the woodpile somewhere." While I appreciate the recommendation therein extended to me, I can assure the correspondent and citizens of Hosmer that my resignation was entirely voluntary, and that the term "nigger in the woodpile" cannot be applied to any member of the School Board. The secretary has shown me' the minutes of the meeting held a few days after having received my resignation, and they plainly state that the Board was sorry to receive it, and that they accepted it with regret. ■My object in writing this communication is solely to clear the members of tho School Board from all blame, not to create any controversy or discussion, which I should be very sorry to do. Thanking you for the space, I remain, Yours truly, J. E. JAY. ROYAL HOTEL FERNIE Bar Unexcelled All White Help , Everything Up-to-date Call in and see us once JOHN P0DBIELANCIK, Prop. =KQyregKyg f ifXf-yj&x Buy Irrigated ii,:*..'«.S.v's,*.'jiy*'T*ri yKfAWF FINE CLIMATE .ONG SHASON RICH LAND NEAR TOWN GOOD IRANSI'OSTATION LOW I'RICkS, KASY TERMS EXCURSION RATES WRITE FOR FREE ILLUSTRATED BOOKLETS STINE & KENDRICK 528 Pender St. West, VANCOUVER, B. C. 47-2t Advertise in the Ledger and get Results. We Are Ready to Scratch off your bill any item of lumber not found just as we represented. There Is no hocus pocus in This Lumber Business When 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 aro taking chances they wouldn't encounter it they bought their lumber here. KENNEDY & MANGAN — Dealers In — Lumber, Lath, Shingles, Sash and Doors. SPECIALTIES—Mouldings, Turnings, Brackets, and Detail Work OFFICE AND YARD—McPherson ave. Opposite G. N. Depot. P.O. Box 22, Phone 23. Competition will not be driven entirely from the great lakes so long as the cities and towns on cheir shores retain a firm grip of the public wharves and make them accessible to all comers. Grand Union Hotel COLEMAN, Alta/ Best of Accommodation We cater to the workingman's trade G. A. CLAIR Proprietor THE ORIGINAL-t ap.A CHARTER I OOf CHANGE IN POLICY IN ANTIPODES Abolish Preference to the Union Work ..men Has Raised Storm Among Labor Men—Exhaustive Enquiry Into Electoral Procedure Is Ordered, wmmmmm. £%._ •£&• Ami (Iitirrnin'») AMATEUR ATHLETIC CLUB List of Locals District 18 >l 111. Ill I ■.. il - ■ IB IIIB ■■■IWH NO, NAME 8E C, and P. O* ADDRRE8S 29 Bankhood.......■ ...... F. WboatJoy, Bankhoad, Alta, jj-uaver cre«« Win, Davla, Uoavoj" Creek, via Plnohor, Alta. JhU'Xi-j............. Jtuuea Jlurkc, Uox U, Bellevuo Alta. Blalrmoro.......,,,.. W. L. Evans, Blalrmoro, Alta. nurml*............... T, Q, Hanles, Passburg, Alta, Carbondale. 1, Mitchell, Carbondale, Coleman, Alta. Canmoro N, D. Tbccliuk, Cnnmoro, Alta. CmA^.4.4. .,.,. \i, Gratitim, Coleman, Alta. Corbin i... J, Jonou, Corbin, D, C. Chinook Mine W. R. Hughes, Chinook, via Din raond City, AIL Diamond City ...J. B, Thornhlll, Diamond City, Lethbridge. Fornle................ Thoa. Uphill, Fernlo, B. C, Frank..... Evan Morgan, Frank, Alta. Hosmer.....,....,,., W. TlnMtmtmc, Itosm«r, D, C. Hlllcreat., Jaa. (Jordon, Illllcroit, Alia. Utbbridjre 1,, Moo re. l"3i Sixth Avcuuo, N. LothlrldKo. Lebbrldge CoJHerlca.. Frank Barrlngham, Coalhurat, Alta, Maple Leaf T. O. Harriot, Paaaburg, Alta. Michel M. Barrell, Michel, D. C. Monarch Mine...,,... Wm. Hynd, Elean P. 0„ Taber, Alta, Paiibnrff. T. O, Harriet, Paeabarf, Alta. Royal View........... Owv ,T»dan, JtnpilCollMrfM,LethbrMffO,Alta Taber................ A PaU«raon, Taber, Alt* m 2163 949 M37 1887 n/*ft*n 2877 1126 2178 23H 1263 2497 10SS 674 m\) 2820 tsu » u 2352 tm in London, July 17.—-The new Austra- Han government ls losing no time ln effecting several changes in*the various federal departments, according' to tho Sydney correspondent of The Morning Post, Tho post offlco ls to be placod under the control of a business, non-political commission, a decision which is generally approvod, particularly by tlio commercial community, which has long complained of tho serious Inefficiency of the post nna telegraph departments, Postmastor General Wynoon has also -nnnouncod that the hideous design of the commonwealth nostngo stamp represent Ing tlio h.'ingnroo must dis* appear nnd that the new stamps will bear Iho King's head with murks symbolical of the six states, An oxlmiiBtlvo Inquiry hns boon oponed Into electoral procoduro with it vlow to avoidance or tho gross abuse of tho system practised at tho rocont gonornl elections, ,i Labor MakeG Protest Tho nilnlHtry's decision to abolish Uio preference hltliorlo given lo union workmon on coinmonwonlth'H works has nrotiHod a stornrof protest from union officials. Premier' Cook, however, stated today tlmt tho government was making no nttnek on unionism, hut folt till poHHlhlo -sympathy .with Industrial unionism. Tlioro novor watt, ho Hahl, .any Intention to bring down wages to Inlorforo with unionism In any way. All tho government was doing wah lo lay down thn principle of public -control of the aorvlcoH of tlio commonwealth, and to pnvlile ncjiml* Ity of opportunity for nil oltlzeii-t. -V.t* flcloncy„would he tlio only test In tho futuro, With regard to dofonso matteir**. it la being considered whothor more gun- orcuB support should not be «lvi?n to rlflo clubs throughout tho common" wealth, Thoro haa boon n' vory largo !;..' y^iii. ',.. I'.c ...*s..*.''«.i^'»l|i ut tinsinj rhihn In r*vi>nt, yonr«. S3.50 RECIPE FREE, For Weak Men Send Name and Address Today -Yoo-Can-HaifB:IHriiB-and- Strong and Vigorous l have in ray possession a. prescription for nervous debility, lack o£ vigor, weakened manhood, falling memory and lamo back, brought on by excesses, unnatural drains, or the follies of youth, that has cured so many worn Rnd nervous men right In their own homes—without any additional help or medicine—that I think every man who wishes to regain Ills manly power nnd virility, quickly and quietly, should havo a copy. So I havo determined to send a copy. So I have determined to chargo, In a plain, ordinary sealed enve lope to any man who will write me for This prescription comos from a physt- olan who has mado a special study of men and I am convinced It Is tho purest-acting combination for thu euro of deficient manhood and vigor failure ever put together, I think 1 owe It to my follow man to tend them a copy In confldoneo so that any man anywhere who Is weak and discouraged with repeated failures may stop drugging himself with harm-, (ul patent modlclnos, soouro what 1 boliovo Ib tho quickest-acting restorative, upbuilding, SPOT-TOUCHINO ro- mody ovor devised, Mid so euro himself &t homo qulotly and quickly. Just drop mo a Uno llko this: Or. A. 13. ttobtn- ■son, 4007 Luck Building, Detroit, Mich,, and I will «end you a copy of this splondld reclpo In a plain, ordinary envelope froo of charge, A great many doctors would oliargo {3,00 to ?r>,00 for tnoroly writing out a prescription like this—but I send it entirely froo. NOTICE OF QUARTERLY DIVIDEND Notice is hereby giveD that a Dividend at the rate of Seven per cent. (7 ) per annum,upon the paid-up * Capital Stock of this Bank has been declared for the three months ending* the 31st May, 1913, and the same will be payable at its Head Office and Branches on and after Monday, June 2nd, 1913. The Transfer Books will be closed from the 17th to the 31st May, 1913, both days inclusive.. — ANNUAL MEETING The Annual Meeting of the Shareholders of the Home Bank of Canada will be held at the Head Office, 8 King st., West, Toronto, on Tuesday, the 24th day of June, 1913, at 12 o'clock noon. By Order of the Board, JAMBS MASON, Toronto, April 16th, 1913. ■>■ General Manager. BY-LAW TO INCREASE CAPITAL It is the Intention at the above Meeting to submit for the consideration and approval of the Shareholders a By-Law to authorize the Increase of the Capital Stock of the Bank to $5,000,000. A. C. LIPHARDT JEWELLER AND OPTICIAN FERNIE :: :: :: B.C. "I Grow Hair, I Do" Fac-Sitnilcs of Pnf, Geo, A. Gavlow !'\ " -fS-Xfi PAT CONNOLLY Light Hwivy-WfllKht 'tihnmplmt of tlm t-rorM Phytic*] Inilruelor and Director CLASSES Kwy Motility. WediMWInf nnd FrM-*}1 ffwii H p. in. TERMSi lt.00 p«r month, Print* Tuition amngod Tho unions of Arizona nro maklnff a Htrong effort to recall Judgo Phillips, tho only Hopuhllcan oloctod In tho county In which Phoenix Ih located, ba. v»u**n i»t? »»i»i> ^'■•■■i w«j jiarmu to corporations In 'ho trial of personal Injury canon Tho unionists olalm thnt Phillips' act'onH have had a bad effect all ovor the s-nto. Rowing Is a uport that has hitherto oacapod tho taint of snobbery, Oar*- mon will read with keon regret this! item about tho coming Yate-Harv&rri raco;—" When the Harvard Varsity mw;ts Vale In the annual boat race at Xew London, Juno !0, thfl onmmen In tho crimson V-amlty shell will repro- t*nt ' f.ts.ooA.ftM o? ' h«iraiipp»rcf|t. Thoy will compMo with fMimm-^n who nro couched by W,.ArxereH Ihttlmm, whoso fattier loft a $70,000,000 entato" The Saving Habit jVfANY pooplo who nro A'1, onnilnglnnH tlmn you, nnd whoso nocossnry ox. poTinra't-Ci I ivwj, h,*vo boen unvlnp; for years tind now havo snug and comfortable hank accounts, Systematic saving was Uio foundation of many n largo fortune. It Is a habit that Is easily acquired, affording moro satisfaction and offering larger rowardH tlmn any othor habit that you could form. You cnn open nn nr* count In thin bank with ono dollar, and every nix montlm your Mvlnga will be credited with the highest current Interest. ■J, F. GILL Manager, Ftmtt Branch lluld nl L'i) ll.'-tiiinlat ,'f.i. Still Imvi'ii-ut Younff Man, Youne Woman, Which da you profor. A NICK I'MJMi III'MI/I'II'Y head of* )>nlr on n clean imd healthy Hcalp, frco from Irritation, or u bald bead nml u dlxeiiHert nml li'iltiib],- Koulp covorud Willi HunlitH, immmonly called Damli'iiff. NIUU'JX ON TltH NOAM' or an Itchy Irritation Is imalilvo proof your lialr mnl scnlp l» In a illw.MHi'd cowimoit, i<« tn'nlo eoliiiiionly eullwl iMtulruff, nrlwIrtatoH from one of tlio followlnKl'aruNilulnl JjiKuuif.ii of tito Capillary (llnnilH, hiioIi iih (Helmrrlieii, Hlcen, CapltlM, Tetter, Alopecia, or Uxetliln) und eertiiln to roHiilt In Hlmolntij, IJiiiilrii'MH utile** ■ etired before tlit> gertn Ihim tbe Capillary OliiinlH doHtroyeil, IIiiIiIih'Mk ami tbe Iuhm of Imlr l« nh« jiolutely umioHOKHury nml very uulieeoinlntc, ' A Mi IIINI-MNIM OPT 11 )<] IIAIII fiule mviiy like ilnw ' unik-r Miy Hclenllflo treatment, uiul 1 jioHltli'ly bnve Hie mily .to'Mein ■ ol" inniunent no I'nr known to Hcleneit tlmt. In |»o«ltlvoIy nm) tii-riumif:itly curlmf (llncum-n of tlio ball' iuul |ironiotlii|f iow Ki'owtb, Tbe Imlr ejin be fully rettiorod to Km imtuml tblelcneiiH mul vliaMly on all liemlii tlmt mill -show flue li/tli' or (tftiAAi, \ii'tt\'i< tbe renin are mil il>m<l. t ll.WKA lM-:tll<'l-:*l)T MVKTHM of treatment for out of tlie eity i*m>nit> who e/inliol pmnr> to iiiii fur iierxmiul tieulioi'iit (W1SITH TO.DAY) for ipoHllmi blitnk (nul full iiaiileuluiw. KiiHomi Miiiinii mnl mention HiIm liiiper. My prlcoH mnl tenon are rraxunulile, My cure* nre punitive nml permmituit. "OoMHttlt Ihe lieut mnl Profit by "t, Yen'i'ii 1'nM'tU-i^ (l^Mi-eilisiic^." Prof. Geo. A. Gariow TU iVvt-.'u'i* tiiui* SttviKijic iJfatt' and bcuip Specialist noow j, vvctDOfy qloqh, wrvwieta, maw. #1 SR!8»Sk1854 ■ ■ THE H^ A' chaT.h«'OUh- Home Bank panada Tli#« >r« mtif urh(f tcttmai* op*M*t *«<•> ih« H**** I*"** lot •P«i*1 purpcKH for in**l«n<-«—>« houwheUUr mil.,1* »»»i«f up «o w»li# parm-tut ig*inM«m("t*i!»Ktoi«hi»l'inM«»i nf inpnj » [.futniitinjn Wilil«inmrl«f. It il'arwiUrprMtlrt with m«*y lfom# lUnk d'l»»;tJ™ «e ox** '-S****1 »«ail*t* fur diu.li -^uh;v*c,*ii;U W witWi*-* ll.. mi«».»> *l U>* «»wl *Ai Un »•» moult**, «r fi»r, ttiita thtt ''**• inffioltm M i"*'* th* **»***tt p-iyratet. *s. JAMCS MASON atnti><l.M'N<«ll Mt»o ornct ««t- TADHMTn • wnnNcmti in I vnvl'i i w BMHCMtS ANO COHNKCTION8 THROUOHOUT CANADA J. T. MACDONALDl Manager VIOTORfA AVt„ .j- ' -?• «RNI«,B.O. ~pitr". PAGE EIGHT THE DISTRIOT LEDGER, FERNIE, B. C, JULY 19, 1913 it Some Come and take advantage of our week-end Specials--They will save you money Our Ladies' Department Ladies Corsets $2.00 TO $4.00 CORSETS—WEEK END SPECIAL PER PAIR $1.50 These are discontinued numbers of W. B. Nuform, D & A Bias Filled, W. B. Reduso and La Dna. All popular and high priced brands. Not all sizes in all styles, but plenty of styles and sizes to suit all. Week End Special, per pair ; $1.50 Ladies Summer Vests Two for 25 cents i " Extra quality of fine ribbed summer gauze vests with short or no sleeves. "Week End Special, 2 for 25c Fine Dress Ginghams CLEARANCE PRICE ON FINE IMPORTED DRESS GINGHAMS Ginghams of extra quality in all the new stripes, checks and. plaids for dresses, waists and children's wear. . Worth from 15c to 25c per yard. "Week End Special, 2 yards for 25c Final Clearance of Lawns, Dimities, Batistes and all Sheer Summer Dress Materials in colors. There are light stripes, dots and figures, dark stripes and figures. All the newest patterns. An exceptionally large variety of styles. Worth from 20c to 35c per yard. Week End Special, 15c or 7 yards for $1.00 Summer Dresses LADIES' COTTON SUMMER DRESSES—1-2 PRICE Final Clearance of Lawns, Batistes, Ginghams, Puc'ates and Marquisette. In Black, Navy, Alice Blue, Grey and White grounds. Some made with insertion trimming and others with plain self colored trimming. All go. Worth from $2.00 to $9.50. Final Clearance \ 1-2 Marked Price Ladies' Oxfords Special values in Ladies' Oxfords in patent leather, gun metal and tan calf, in new and up-to-date lusts. Oxfords ranging from $;}.50 to $5.00. Special Saturday "" $2.95 SEE OUR BARGAIN TABLE Our Children's Department Children's Straw Hats LAST CALL ON CHILDREN'S STRAW HATS Children\s Sailors iuul Fancy Huts in whito and colors. Mostly nil sizes. Worth from 60c to $0.05. All po nt v. 1-2 Prico Wash Dresses CHILDREN'S COLORED WASH DRESSES if V, ,1*1-1 ■ ,;, ..11 41*r* „„mV,M.l ■"•li pvri t.'iiftn' •***(* hl«lVov "111 fl II l, tlit IV j/IH-VU ">'■ I-" >•'*< "i '>*'■' '• I ll* * marked them to close out. Some*of them) drcsseu arc tlio -Jjcbl hulliu\$ style* nnd color of tho swison. Thoro is every imairiwiMn itnler nnd style in tho lot and mostly nil sizes. They nro worth from <j»1.25 to >",i.UU. l,'.i(.wiTi<:t. price .. CSc l\> $1,75 tM±]\ Men's Suits $15. 00 We have 150 suits ranging in a^*^ price from $20.00 to $30,00 to clear at $15.00 P- Fine Worsteds and best import- wSi fl^^^K^ 'Klm-Hfe^i^^R'** ed Tweeds in Browns, Greys, ^«»SM«Mami*.- Greens and Heather mixtures. This will be your last opportunity this season to get a suit of this :<• ^.'^ quality of material and workman- if-Uv^v* Ht**-: -*£3.i. ship at $15.00 r* J) "We are sacrificing these to • make room for new goods.- m SEE OUR WINDOW Invisible Suspenders All our regular 50c lines oof Invisible Braces in both two point and four point will be sold at 35c pair Combination Underwear The ideal Underwear for warm weather is white mesh combinations, short sleeve and knee length. We will sell special Saturday and Monday all our lines of Mesh Combinations. Regular $1.50 at $1,00 per suit Here's Your Chance For Saturday and Monday only we will soil any of our Now Straw, Linen or Panama Hats at a reduction of 20 per oent. SATURDAY AND MONDAY ONLY Outing Shirts Special for Saturday and Monday Selling' These nro whito nnd cream ground with fine stripes in pnlo blue, pink, mnuvo and black. Collars aro attached. All patterns nnd colors aro guaranteed not to fade. All sizes from 14 1-2 to 17. Regular value $1.25, Special Saturday 75o oach 'i Clearance in Oxfords A great Cloaranco Snlo of Men's Oxfords in all styles; patent, gun metal, tan calf, velour calf, in the best lasts, Theso are regular values up to $0.00 nnd will be cleared Saturday and Monday at $2.60 Men's White Canvas Oxfords and Blucher cut Shoes. Regular $3,75. Special ........'*........,, .$2.05 .Regular $&t>U, {Special *.,*> *?l.tfo Regular $2.00. Special A,". $1.05 Our Grocery Department Specials For Pay Day Tuxedo Baking Powder, 16 oz 15c Bird Seeed, J lb. pkg 10c Mrs. Stewart'-3 Liquid Blue 2 for 25c Molasses Biscuits, 2 lb. ..' V.. , 25c Slab Fruit C^e, per lb 30c Government Creamery Butter ' 2 lbs. 75c Bulk Cocoanut, per lb , ; 25c 'a. Lowney's Cream Chocolates, per lb . 35c Braid's Big jTour- Coffee, 2 lb -..... 75c Lowney's Co^oa, 1-2 lb. tin • 20c Blue Funnel Aitsup pts 25c Eggs ............: , 3 doz. 1.00 Canada First t>ure Fruit Jam 5 lb. 75c Kelowna Peaces, 2 lb 3 tins 50c Kelowna Apficots, 2 lb 2 tins 35c "S5MM"RaisiPS"T7T7rr7T77T'. 77777777 77T7""2~pkpTl5r , Prunes, large size, 2 lb 25c Bran, 100 lb sack ' 1.25 Upton's Jam, 5 lb pails .■ 50c Mazda Electric Lamps, 110 v. 40 w , 5,0c Roses Lime Juice, pts ,. 35c Liquid Vene^, 4 oz 20c Liquid Veneer, 12 oz 35c Sherriffs M^'malade, 4 lb. tins ,,. 60c Colombo Olive Oil, 1-2 gal. tins ' 1,15 Queen Quality Pickles, 20 oz. sour 25c Queen Quality Pickles, 20 ox sweet 30c Black Knight Stove Polish, per tin ..'.........' 10c Van Camp's Baked Beans ;.... 2 for 25o Siam Rico, 4 **h, , 25c Sunlight Landry Soap 6 for 25c Pondray's TvVm Bar Castile Soap 4 for 25c Kelowna Tomatoes, 2 lb. tins 2 for 26o Now Carrots 8 lb 25o New Beets, & lb , 25o ' Unformonted \Vinos, per quart 40o Attention/ Come and look at our Pay Day Specials, You will save money by buying these. Come early before I tie choicest bargains are dis- '■'f, . ,,,.. ' ' 'X posed of You will not regret it. Money Saving Prices % m ,^m ^^ ^M ^H^ ^ak. i^M^.. m4^tt*M. ^tfUkk UH flW MH^ M «■& DM MHf %UI *W TRITES-WOOD COMPANY, Ltd. ** \\: • „ * " BRANCHES AT FERNIE, MICHEL, NATAL AND COAL CREEK The Store of Quality ■■■muni »i>!^S-tr Mi^M f^^mtMU^lmma
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Title | The District Ledger |
Publisher | Fernie, B.C. : F.H Newnham |
Date Issued | 1913-07-19 |
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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