tr- - '&~7i,'jA:^■■:xx^x,nS:^..,' .^ *■■ sy \<$y> ,^y\\ ■ Industrial Unit; ia Strength. J/ ■* f The Official Organ of District No. 18, U. M. Yf. of A. A Political Unity is Victory. I No. 21, Vol. vn. THE DISTRICT LEDGER, FERNIE, B. C, JANUARY 17, 1914. $1.00 A YEAR 1 ' v.i V** Il'l The Civic \Jections ■*■*■* -*t, --Gaizj Mayor Uphill Tops the Poll-All Old Members Re-elected Tbe -elections are over and for another year tihe citizens of Fernie .have decided wbo shall handle their civic affaire. True, ithe change is not appreciable and the same -policy Is assured. It would be foolish ami idle to deny tt, but the hotel section have control and will, naturally, look to their own Interests—tbey cannot do otherwise If they desire to remain in business—brutally oandid, but nevertheless true; (However, tbey certainly did no womae than other Councils aud if all improvements suggested are carried out, tinea the -citizens generally will mot have much kick. Tommy Uphill beads the poll for the second (Urate with a substantial lead over tbe other candidates, and Jackson, bottom -man 'last year, made tbe running Cor sixth position. Aubrey Snow, secured 115 votes but not a seat. He should make ft .next year. Wm. Minton secured 95 from the Socialists and O. Briclnson 81.. Morrison gave Gates a jolt and-came as close as 39 to securing tbe position of chief -magistrate. Morrison -was a useful mau on tiie Council and had the knock of disagreeing with tbe majority, which Is often a useful leavening. tFoHowin-g is the new Council and tbe reading of tite poll: *GA7BS . Jdonrieon For Mayor 207 169 Majority 38 Spoitt 14 Councillors »T. UPHILL 278 A. iMcRBAN 208 •S. GRAHAM 198 •W. ROBICHAUD 185 •A. RIZZUTO 183 W. JACKSON 172 A. Snow 115 Wm. Minton 95 O. Bricksoa 81 For 8cboel Trustees DlOKHN 198 STOCKWBLL 188 =m-\wwwSw fH • «■* ••*•••**•?*•• V=» lw *= Brooks 170 FIT* three elected. THE WAYOirS HEW YEAR'S RESOLUTIONS In tbe oouree of s conversation with Meyer GeAee tbls morning, ho inform- od ue that be ta4 not exhausted ble fund of Mprothjneuts In connection ,wttb ftooity,. It is bis Intention to Author reduce the electric light rates untif die profits are reduced to about ttaee ttoooeend doitars. This should be * eonaiderable help to the amell consumer, ead we trt-ist Hie Worship will ace ble energlef to tbls end. AU Iboee wbo beve not complied with tbe sanitary by<4aw nnd made Iy> •ewer eooneoUone, will be called upon to, Complete sans thle year, and (■Iliac compliance with tbe by-law, wHl be prooeeded again*. There ere a large number of ac- counts outstanding on the ledger for tight nod water, and theee will have te be collected eo tbat tbe flnandal •Main of tto city can be kept In good ehape. There le also a lane amount outstanding for Hit taxee which have The Council Intend this year to 41* root ttoir attention towards improving tbe etreete and tddewalka, and a toeel toprovenwnt by-law wis be Introduced to ralee eaftteteat funda to meet tbe requirements of all petitioning for . eMwwalk taproremonta. It will aasJat red the ChuneM greatly If alt petHione ara " to by tbe end of Mareb. - Ttoeobway tmder tbe 0. N. track on Cox Street will be considered, and tbe matter taken np wttb tto railway com- peay. Should tbe Council eocoeed In getting thia subway, tbey will be doing the people in tbe Annas grant ser- calls for a little explanation, 'however, from us, namely, the -statement that a saving had been made in the publishing of the financial statement. The Mayor might have added that considerable saving has been made in city printing since ithe same was put up for competition, and if there is any credit due at all tn connection with this, we Intend to appropriate same ourselves. The Major's remarks as to alleged extravagance in the Jail were greeted wlitoh a lemon from the gallery, which rolled on to the stage and laid, for the rest of the meeting, under the table. The audience was .by this .time sufficiently interested to peroelve the humor of this little incident, and a roar of laugbter greeted the appearance of the acidulous fruit. At tlie conclusion of the Mayor's speech several questions were asked, while the irrepresslbie Dave Rees would not be satisfied until he had tbe City Clerk on tbe .platform, much to that gentleman's discomfort, and piled him with a few questions regarding the salary and the "side Issues" attached to his office. After this, Frank Bean and W. W. Brown also had questions to ask, but the Mayor did not seem to appreciate the questions by the latter gentleman. J. W. W. Morrison was the next speaker, and immediately started to denounce tbe late Council, which was rather unfortunate for him, as he hap pened to be a member of that body. No doubt Billy meant well, but his repentance did not appeal to the entire audience, and he, like the Mayor, was subjected to some exasperating quizzing from the gallery- It was pointed out to tbe aspirant that if conditions such as be stated existed in the Council during the past term, then lt was up to him to have made a bold stand and laid tbe same before tbe ratepayers at that time, and not waited until he appeared as a candidate for Mayor. Alderman Rabichaud, who was greeted with applause, came next, and while most of his speech was lost by interruptions and cheers, he created a,favorableimpmsion, and bis fin- iTOinff-^*Mue*wtj!-TOTiri*ener~brougbr ••down''t^|ibJ^e.^,." Alderman Riuuto made his appearance, and immediately opeued witb the question of. gambling. Having atat^-^.gambling,did not necessarily oojtslft jm the-playing of cards, etc., fhe <jjdernet£nM%-fc»<iiiggestlon that Instead of gambling in outside reel and nurse! ettate, the workera Inveet tbelr money In tbe town of Fernie. His speech could scarcely be regarded as convincing, and was looked upon by tbe majority present as being one of the necessary fiU-upa to tbe comedy. "AI's" interpretation of gambling appeared tb be similar to tbe evolutions performed by the spring lamb, and his remarks may be taken as serious- UNITED MINE WORKERS OF AMERICA Call for the Eleventh Annual Convention of District 18, U. M. W. of A. To the Officers and Members of District 18. Greeting: You are hereby notified that the Eleventh Annual Convention of District 18, will be held in the Labor Temple, Lethbridge, on Monday, February 16th, 1914, commencing at 10 o'clock in the forenoon. Your delegate or delegates are particularly requested when booking Railway Ticket to purchase a Single TicJ$et and ask the Agent to'furnish a Standard Certificate. This is ver^ essential as arrangements for reduced return fares cannot be made unless a sufficient number of Standard Certificates be procured. . We would respectfully refer you to Provisions embodied in The International Constitution, also Art. 7, Sections 1, 2, 3 and 4 of District Constitution which fully explains matters pertaining to the Convention. Enclosed you will find Credential Forms and you are requested to forward the original to District Secretary-Treasurer not later than February 10,1914. J. E. SMITH, President. A. J. CARTER, Sec.-Treas. Coal Company Lose Culshaw Appeal Case Jury Disagree in Bowater Case NEW WESTMINSTER. Jan. 13.— William Bowater, Jr., a seventeen- year-old boy, was arraigned in the assize court yesterday on six charges of riot, unlawful assembly and riotous destruction of property. It is alleged that he not only took part in the disturbances of Augusa. 13 at Extension, but that he led the crowd that ran- Kacked Mine Manager Cunningham's home and set It on fire. The crown concluded its rase yesterday afternoon, and it is «?x*peoted 4hat the jury will rptire early today. The defence is an alibi. James White, a fan engineer, was one of the chief witnesses for the prosecution. He told of tho burning and destruction of property. He found a bose in the garden, and aided by a good pressure of water, succeeded dn extinguishing tho fire. iMrs. Johns declared that she had witnessed a number of men approach the Cunningham home led by young Bowater, who, she said, broke in the front door. Little 'Blythe Crozler, who was hardly tail enough to look over the edge of the witness box, told of meeting Bowater and several other boys on ithe road from Nanaimo. w,here she had been. John Hamilton, called for the defence, said that Bowater was at his house aiding him in preventing his house catching fire from an, adjacent structure which was burning. Later Bowater went away. Robert Hamilton and George Bramley also testified on. behalf of the accused to the effect tbat when he was alleged to be in another part of the camp he was with them at Bromley's home. William Carmichael, a farmer, also gave evidence. He hod been in company with the accused boy for half an hour previous to his going .home. Bowater was at that time half a mile away -from the scene of the outrages in which he was aliaged to be taking part. % Bowater will given evidence on his own behalf today, after which the case will gt> to tbe jury. He was liberated Oast night on $10,000 bail to ensure his safe appearance in the morning. The boy, when arrested, was refused bail i and spent 117 days in jail awaiting trial. ■ pale with suspense. In an emotiooaUy •tense moment tbe foreman answered tiie oisuai quesfton. "Gentlemen, have you agreed upon a verdict?" "We cannot agree." "Then I discharge you," said Mr. Justice Morrison, in his level voice. Willie Bowater is 17 years oW and there are against him six charges of riot and riotous destruction of proper- ty in Extension on August 13th last. In spite of the disagreement Mr. Justice Morrison declined to renew his bail, and he was taken to jail. Another Arraigned Earlier in the day, while the Jury were weighing the evidence in his oase. another Gxtension boy. Ernest Morris, also of the mature age of 1", was brought from the jail to occupy the dock which is never vacant very long these days. But the defense in his case was not ready to proceed with the trial, so the boy was taken back to the jail. His trial will start tomorrow morning. The charge against, htm is riot. He has already been tried at this assize for attempted murder, but the jury disagreed. His retrial will take place soon. • JWE_aREHE*UMjrHfiAarR£_ K ia not anticipated tbat there abouftd be aay Increase ta the !»U twee. tot H t&mili not weep* tbe at- teotien of Uie ratepayers that the pro- poeed redaction of protke Iron the electric lift* may mean aa lacrosse oteay, tow ealll on teieUoo. The q»—Uqm of eehool aceommode* Uoo will oot. It te tboertt, eaaae aay tnwbte tile yew, bat ft la poerible U»t tto tratteee will aek for «ffl. cleat to Make ea addition to the An- Hfc^^ m^mJtmm^Utmt-t^-\ ir tto Mayor eaeeeede la putting throo* all ttt above projected lette> latfoa. to wm here earned Um^wmI wat ef pfeetk*!!y ill eltlieae ef rn* ale, mi feeeeees Me return to office atoiM to Maud afala aeit yeer. THI ANNUAL nATIPAVIHt' MltTINO Aa 4e taiwwMHT. two or three days prior |» tto tf tr ilHitm, • pebttc meotlac via held oo Monday night In tto Onto TtoMte to five tto proe> psatfre oendldetee for city honor* en Inceisant calls for Thomas Uphill at last brought him from the obscurity of the rear, and Tommie mounted the platform and apologising for appearing, having regard to tbe faot thtt any comments he might make In support favor of the late,Counoil would reflect upon those candidates of his own class who were ranatur on behalf of the Socialist (Party. However, he felt that there wu a certain amount of praise due the Itte Council for the very «fft* eien' manner in which they bad conducted city affairs, and explained the t-eeeon why he had supported certain adjustments to the electric light rates. He had aeveral question* fired at him, but aa he previously explained, he aeawered theee questions not 'Mice, but many times during the course of the year, and consequently proved himself equal to the occasion. William Minton, one of the parties placed in the field by tto Socialist Party, aeit voiee-d Ms opinion* Hie remarks oould not be called complimentary to either the Mayor or Alderman Rlnuto, and to waa kind enough to inform the audience that the reason why Alderman llitsuto was so antag- otxWik to for*ign w*t cetate might bc explained by hie (Rlnuto) desire to aee a IKtle more of the money spent in tbe hotel or pool rooms in which to wu totereeted. Ito qoeetloo of a subway under tbe O. M. track on (v*t Street wm elao teoched ea. omphatl tuny thtt tto ff^ iecft w« set "by" any meane imprao- Uceble. Tto neat speaker. Oaear Bricknoa. who alee espoosed tto Socialist oaaee. earn ait Tory flat-tooted aad straight with his remarks aa to what hie policy was, what be stood for and whoa* Interests to Intended to aerve. That the numcroea supporters of the Social- Idfet n______*l_f immi ^^^m^^± **^-m* ~-.-mM-* ——■ -9.499.a hy (to apptanae that greeted tto William Jackson waa th* nstt speaker, and atttoagh to wu subject- " to a treat deal of good-homered Quitting, norofttoliaa ma it eanatte remarks and aoorad two three good points with referent Great improvements are noticeable ln this house aince the present proprietor (Wm. Johnson) took charge. The front has been rebuilt and* redecorated, end ia new well lighted by the addition of some hundred lampa or more. Special feature fUme and vaudeville have been attracting large nucjiences during tbe week; * while a -program equally enticing has been arranged for this week. The Versatile Trio ia a humoroua production. "Sweet Revenge," which is billed for the week end. will, k is stated, be funny enongb to make a oat laugh, or produce facial distortions on a native-oyster. . The th-oatre li now comfortably heated and weU ventilated, while the seating accommodation ia acknowledged by all to be "second to none," Flick- erless projection and tlret-clasa features la the slogan. Screen can he •een trom any poeition in house. Mr. Johnson hu tor the paet eleven yeara been a resident of Neicon. and very active among timde union circles, baring held the position of preaidoot of the NeUon Tradea and Labor Council lor three yeara and eehool true-tee of that city. He hu purchased tto Orpbeura Theatre outright. Mr. Johnson haa bad considerable experience In the picture ahow line, ond the fact that he hu purchased the building should convince the res- Ideate of Fernie that he rouat have great confidence to leave the "Queen Of the Kootenay" and settle here. We with bim every aucceaa In hia venture, end feel nu're that all union men will give him their patronage and rapport THI GRAND THIATRI The Grand hu had their share of patronage this week, and It la evident that the considerable improvements made by the preaent management are being appreciated. On Wednesday evening. "Uunty Pulls the Strings" wu played to a full house, whoee frequent applauae wu ladiea' tlve of their eppractation. The management of the Grand have only to secure two or three ehowa of thii nature to establish ttomeelves permanently ia the public's favor. A first eiaae program of pietune ta offered for Saturday. Jan. 17, Including a comedy-dream entitled "All on a Hummer Dny." "The Dawning." Vltagraph epeeiel ia two parts, "flreeebo Hill and tto Sheriffe KM." a Western feature, aad "A mtmf In Waa»onda." an excel- but* ju^fcuh-Jne ■w *rwMi-meniif~ The maaageosat also announce for Meadsy, Jen. 1*. the following excel lent protraa: "A Secret of tto Safe a three-feet drama of —This^a*^osi*-ef-©ur**-reaid©rs-«re aware, Ib one of the snow slide compensation, cues and wu brought by the widow td recover damages. Justice Thompson'found for the coal company, but granted a. stated case. His Honor Justice Murphy Instructed the arbitrator to tind for the appelant and a verdict of (1,500 wu awarded, but the Crow's N'est Pass Ocel Co. appeal- ed and the i. sa wu reheard last November, bnt judgment reserved. The court of- appeal have dismissed the appeal and tad widow wins out. NOTiCi- GLA08TONE LOCAL There will be e meeting of the management committee ln the Secretary's office, at 7.80 p.m. Sunday. T. UPHILL, Secretary. On Monday next, Jan. 19, the Crow's Nest Butinesa College and Academy of Languages will open up In ihe John- Bon and Falconer block. To use a hackneyed expreaeton, auch an Institution should fill a long felt want throughout thia district, where there are so many young men and young women to whom a bualness education la'so essential. The usual subject* will be taught, via., bookkeeping, stenography, typewriting, English, and In addition thereto French, Gormen, Italian and Spanish. Class Instruction In English to foreign speaking people undoubtedly will appeal to a large portion of the community, to accommodate those working on varying shifts, sessions will be held both day and night. The principal ot the school la J. W. Bennett, or whom but little need be said because of his well known reputation throughout the community u a linguist and scholar. P. IL Spaulding has associated himself with Mr. Bennett and will supervise the tuition in the commercial branches departments. Thia gentleman has had business col- log* e«|M»rlenr» both ln the United 8tatea and Canada. We bespeak a fortunate future for this addition to our local educational eatabUshwonti. GUILTY OF RIOTING Jury at New Westminster Returns Verdict of Guilty in Case of Ben Dominic of Extension NEW WESTMINSTER. B. C. Jaa. 10.—One hour's deliberation by the jury in the special assize count here was sufficient to find Ben Dominic guilty of riot on all six counts against him. The jury we*it out shortly before lunch aiid returned at 2 o'clock this afternoon. This is the second conviction in the Extension cases. In summing up, tiie court carehrily counselled them against in., any way connecting the accused and the charges against him <with the union to which he belonged. "You must not hold any organisation responsible tor any illegal acts of its adherents," he said. A meeting of the Veterans' Association will be held in the basement of the English Church, at 7 p.m. sham, Sunday, January 18, 1914. Business Balloting on new by-laws; report of memorial committee. All members are earnestly requested to attaid, G. Q'BRIEX, Secretory. Mr. Alec Beck, of Taber, hu been the guest of his brother Tom during tbe week. W.*R. Ross, M. L. A., wu a visitor to town last week, returning to Victoria in time tor the opening of the legislature on Thursday. We ere .pleased to report that Mrs. J. W. Bennett, who met with a serious accident recently, le reported to be on the -highway to recovery. Mr. Folger, special adjuster for the Fire Underwriters' Association, was in •Uie city thia week In connection with the recent Ore at Baynes Lake, when the general store of Mr. Dunn waa completely destroyed. Joe Grafton, of the gra-pe fruit and flg beH (to wit, Bellevue, Sunny Al- ■berta), wu in town thia week and took tn nho fight, Joo thinks that if the proeent wwther prevails, lt wil] be safe to Introduce orange and tig grow- Imionthe aUuvlel soil of Bellevue W. L. Phillips will leave oo Monday to attend the sixteenth annual convention of the Western Federation of Min- era, which convenes at Nelson, on tbe 20th of thle month. He will represent District ll. U. M. W. of A, «s fraternal delegate. Don't fail to bear Kev. Dr. Cbown in the Methodist Church on Bunday, at 11 and 7.30. Dr. Cbown ia a recognised Jury Falle to Agree NDW WESTMINSTER, Jan. 13.— The 13tfc of the month is an unlucky date for young Willie Bowater, mar ture age of 17, of Extension. On the 13th ot August, bo say the officials of the -crown, tie assisted in the de» vastat^oa of Extension. Today, the 13th bf January, the Jury trying Um In 'Mr. Justice Morrison's assise court here could not agree, and he must be •tried again. His trial began yesterday and this morning his own evidence finished the testimony for the defence, for which he iwas the most important witness. J. R. Hind, counsel for tho prisoner, used all his powers in an appeal to the jury, declaring that the evidence against Bowater was not sufficient to ronviqt. Rstlrt for Five Heurs Tho Jury left the court room at a quarter after twelve. The presence of the prisoner's family in Uie court room touched the portentious moment of the jury's return with deepest humanity. It wu flve4hirty. The twelve men had spent five hours in argument and dispute, .The boy prisoner wu FIRES ON STREETS FOR HOMELESS Intense Suffering from Cold in France —„and-Londo!V—Dsath-Raie-Ener mously Increased •TOCKITT AGAIN HEAD OP COAL OPERATOR! Paris, Jaiv 14.—Several deaths have occurred in Paris and there is much suffering among the poor owing to the bitter weather. The temperature dropped to 23 degrees Fahrenheit tonight, the lowest of the year. A piercing wind prevails, with occasional flurries of enow. The pref-ept of police Is arranging to pBace large coke dree in the streets for the homeless, and 'Is distributing food supplies and fuel to the needy. hi the -south conditions are even Many Deaths LONDON. Jan. 14.—The cold snap ha* increased the death rate in London by nearly 50 per cent, one third of the victims being persons of 6fi yeara of age. The temperature is only towering at the freesiiig point, but a Bfter northwest wind now promises to mako conditions almost unbearable. Oanadtam, who ere hers, sigh for dry. oold of their native or adopted lend even If the newspapers are publishing alarmist cables about the "desperate condition of thtt people in the arctic cold now -prevalent in Canada." Miners Quit Work On Transvaal Rand Miners, by a Two-Third Majority, Vote lo Join the Movement Started by the Federated Trader- Government Retaliation is Swift. CAPETOWN', Jan. I.T—A gir.eral strike through South Africa wa» pro- authority on rochl and cennom!" sub- f«*Iiilm«! rontahf. by th* Tn*1«>--*t Fe*1»»ra [ty honors wa „_. r , „,v„ .„„.,„.,„ .... _ tbelr past r»- bow tto OHjr Ctofc put one over Oi.Mw ***# wf w»»»«»n> ***t**fH **\*f*t**r** n**n. t,v> r*r„*9i* J* »*.„,,•,»♦■»■-•.«. ...m *■»., to coojedy that will make ymi scream. At the seventh annual meeting of the Western Coal Operators' Aasocia- tion. held at fernie, January 9. Lewis Stockett general mperintMidsM of | the ooal mines branch of the Natural jReeourres Dspertment. C, P. K.. w*t (•leetsd prM!d#»t; J C. R#M gsn*f«t {manager of Tto Chinook Coat Co..| .Ltd., Lethbrldg*. Ah*., was elected vice president; aad W F McNsflt, of later (Celnry. Aha., was elected eecmary- a -trffftsurwr tor the ensuing y#er. The Aasociation is composed of coal jects and is a live iuum with a real message. Ur. Chown Is tbe general superintendent cf th* .Motbodist Church lu Canada. Mr. Edwin Moon and Miss Alice Franc*?, both of Ooal Creek, wwe married et the Methodist Parsonage, on Saturday. Ju. io. The young ooupls were assisted by Miss Mary Young and Mr. K. France. A merry party gathered in Corbin on Wednaaday to eelebrote the ores- slon of the marriage of Mr. J. W. Redhead and *mm Harriet Frew. \Wh afternoon end ovening wtrt* riven ui> to festlvitiee ead the whole Knallsh population of the csmp joined In making tb* day memorable in CorW.v# history Mr. *r.d Mrs. Lovl Allan arm lea-dug tomorrow tSsturday) for Nsw 'Am* lind. It is the Intention of th«> Per tmp we tmwstww tion, and the Hand mlrx-m. by n two- thirds majority, voted to join in the movement. (iov<*rnr»<;!;t»! n-talL'tiion was swift. It took tbe form of a proclamation of martial law. This was the only step th«- authorities btkttved adeqiiHte to meet the situation, for the strike ot the miners means not only thw turning loose of the most turtmUnt spirits in the Hand, but raises the whot** question of the position of thi* native workers. If the mln«-i» Mutually oln*y lh** t*irik** ordor tfte government will Immediately tak<* Mtepn to send th" riativtt under «■*«ort \mt.k ui tbi-lr Kraal*. This mean* that about 'M.,w*(i m thee must bo marrhed back by road to their homes st i-nortitous cost. It * ill b* must illff U u'a, *iti t i i.' «•:.«! *,t the strike, to r*«rniH them attain In brief, auch a rtep would m«-«n dtmstei to tlu- Hand for many jeur*. AlUiouKh <iffi<Ui n-jfon* into, Jo- hanne-tburg show Improvement In the otb'-r rts» the strike leaders should nenoln la prleon. The strikers are now making ctren- ous attempts to bring out the running staffs of tho Cape Colony railways. All strike meetings today wc-re remarkable for the moderate tone of tbe *:*;«'<kkire, tlio adikid tbt- :u*u tu prv WH-d with the orgs ni tat ton of th«ir own pol't* lores and kwp the peace imi well that th>* in-ria-mious display of force by tbe government would be made rldirulous. The government la already threatening to institute a press censorship as strict u prevailed in war time. WITNESS BREAKS DOWN David 0. Powers, Hiving Evidence Western Fuel Caae, Weeps on Re- collection of Imprisonment in «riew«rwtatMwMttotrlate*atleato|HiM)eeat rate aate. .ale Aw tae e-sAtes wi' «^* w#u. md mi ■ Om mm Um to get* la a little ptMk* My mettt of their own. We connote*- I ■nt af ite sa^idatee of asoo- SH^VB*^Wdr Wf-W VwlP ^^W^T'W***^***^^^^.^^ UW -^^r-w-mw act|* aad If the imtepayers would only realitt the ahOWe* of the various as- Umt* la Ml tto aMJMeet doubt tbat Feral* wo«W eeetafd a aHmlHpal tw which might peaafMy fhtsseaMf wttb a distant tat Mr. W. It. Reeding, of Uie C p. R. vn tto clmlnMa for the oeeesioe. a.n-f ft* mittm*', hi* iffWinl of b«»rtn}; _■* H0W war reooceo ■ULOARIAH MALtt it*, ly*-* i*i >.UMK itiUWHiHm m t-iw „_ _ mow*, citse hscimw, etc.. tae ists'm^ ^mi fnr t»l$ an* l* ! managsm-ew reperta aa eiceptmeaily i Th<J ^n** in AllMMta bMoogleg to mm*. j«, is^a ^riwn, muHSVILttJS^o Xf..^biit,A^:t^! 5 .ffl^TtSS nlo Socialist Party to make a pre- , , ..,.„-_. , . .eentatlon to Mr. and Mrs AHan «>rtor ^ttPn-Hl%uiif.Ai^^!i!^1!* u*ir *****». and we trust all tm»n i»rvi^. m»«, u*m tm imtian -uwnntnia, e-ne tae proeuc- (-artio mn will tmon band t« wt,«h them i«r«e«« #w •*»»« »»«w«r-.«<«.. ;• ■" _\ tr --I*""-* '■ Jr4 "'T'£^1-JA9 *""*!» ewe mm sycMiy tourot) to taetr ne» ol coal in »»18. and tt Is espied thst J -trirUr m b^Hf of "the Rotdaliat PsV ineraued whea ur, end K is fitting that sn ap«wwt4a- Ilea of Wa «•»•»•»-•■' t nli.j>'M b*: made So HAN FRANCIiCn. Jan 12,-i)n»id O l*owt*m, wtttMw« f<,f >)■+ preterufloa in the trial of tb-n Wf«tern FttH (V»m- Mtiv, briike down trwfay and mpr' A'lt- Ing his eKMMM'iamlnstton -»h*»»t it wee n+r+mmry lor him to refee herlr te thf tkn** whtft hr «.*«rv*vl n utt mnnifm' jt»nn for attempting to »im»f!ff!e f»j>l«m i-mhorf fmt» a harg.» Powers testlfls* that, foltewing hi* *rre«. bl* father •m ■ • bnv.t» ".*» •- r f+w t,*-*. t km ttt th* terHM* twmn** - * *■ ^— fMMIffcllih ■ it few Afc* ■ ■■ ■■■■ fe-^M * ' *■ * 4 * *<-*.***•.. 94:l9*l,m m*9mi.9l9l„ tl)t 4*4 :'■., 9.^9,9dt |||-M tlfM*. aeqalml by conquest. The male pep- m mi9t^Jt -v_nttmtm, the Muni iMfeiri- a te lllack,"* a fouMwei featare, will be j wiga-tHi them* A very <jul*H ir »«.* t t-l* imi' ttttnl St*»ti»»i«*t Tew*» In V-ttsI the •••«»• Ion t« nn« gnmt ttimnri. Prartleall/ no Inf-rrrma- -iter, {a a- *ar.*t :kf -iitji *?.» •*:,»;. l*:.i,*v. y. ths Orange Fi**» tttate*. tu»t imt»"nv-)-' tsu*M tht-r** is not r*i'bsid«^»d prnhable Krom **""" rti*ii.9-r„ ■ < t ■*.*• ,*• • iw4»b fhe IHelft*- M»*it «*>A««..».<n rr~-. ri, limity tor trimniins* «o«l lH'tll VWkm ••-MtMtHMM,, •**«. ,.,+..**> l*»f | mtMm f|M, an*f fxy n( J,eN ,(Hl!,t ^.t- d«nc« «# Mr. I. v> .Violph. of ito)*-* jtb«, ,#IKinm^ fr«*m Uw Indian 1«s<I«t. Lake, l». C. *h*r. Mr \h-x.. *»mxt uHwliu. ttet ttm Mtetion of that portion of MeM-donta. Ali-X fllrklx^k sr* «♦ present j l/>w. bimlneM n.sniast'-r of the -f'ar.a- 'be -rlty «M»trw«"t to watv'dlsn *>5«tnlpmt»nt «ft;>r-l* «'« f*f fAwn- la Haigariett Thrace onlr W,*** meles r+rnnln om ef e total tofwr-* tto w^m.. -• -•-- _a_ «l_.4-- j. AuiW ol 4»».CW», white io the rtiet*rwt fteto* or eseeettag Ms d-tw. tn thisj^, Mlfto0ht ^mto, where flgbUng Tha Mayor aewaa-4 xhm *.*%n wttb •* few reamrhs dlreM«4 mainly upon tke Rasartsl atoteeaeert #f th* ****. wMeh mmtalaed ample proof (-from Ms view pelatl that tto late eotsmrtt had dene cansldseably more for tto rssidsots t-brntt Wltorto " smlm mm It-tl mt 'ol WW* HOLt;H TON. Mk*.. Jsa. 1C-C, It. Meyer, peeeldeat ef tto Waeeera P##- eratioa of Miners, today waa indicted far txHH&mcf, together with ettor of- ftn** enmm^nr m«»fw tMtttf of ttm nht*rwtfrm fail of exciting iwidsats from * a »ii ffnfub Vo I'vfru, ^!ur«'v i.\ I* rnede. Ttt* management ttr Wetter fhswt'a "leanVf ttttdrp Ttewi* are ft*m ot «« not Mmtltar wHh this histork tumm tnd yewag sad eld will wt.M in n- mm acueaiauac* with the "IHointur lts»t" totlght and tto deaghty an:h«ry immortallted la tto famous novel. low. wan «niti-»! !'; n.xt KathltM'n Wa ltow>. u .: Th* w»w*«w»n> '-*.i*» t-< v.,,. U,,*. I.*' ml ii* *i*h m\%* Of I'lth.r ■■'.! Uy the allotted lo Bulgaria, waa reduced dur-iSJLT WL IT,. .««.JIrii, «« ^ti.7, from •".art whlrh * " U t.i..-1'.u '.X Ay '-!'."■■■ .ir* ■■"■'■.I--'* ' , s-- is. ,. iu*»,..'.. v ,, , s- .-*. ... .,,,. j,r,*,.,,m it,^«k--r, Mt.y--.l i.ti< snnonnrin..mHnt th*- !«-*t in erfry i*sp»<^. Tb# \ l^mdion, Om.. «».«. is **'.*-n<v.t.g a >^r*!hM*lt|Mi,r. worUr** ai'rtV**- !-i' Hn-vu »r ttt9 **„''f\„*h U •* \. MM'-fiit flf.«. «.*.rri* -I'"' '» <-!* Htvfit, „■ -i 4 ■■ - -■ •»**** V -*• , f a* »ho nrt* ■■]■.'*■•*■■) *■ - -t*'*'i ,,-f "fn^V*- >'■*-* tw«i." '*'i*m*'-,;. tfiiiho'.',,*. . , :< " .-■*. r! .;:■ lit? * ; wl«h n*ww nntfrtrms. snd <>rl»! and werkmatDShlp. i r*> permitted to Inspect,': <!',"■■■ ...I-* -"-''.l- ^■;j»«.iv«! r*'»lit!t»li' *• »>fn«-jm-»H !j> th«- iwiun* agjitii-tt th»»ir ai'li-Vii»»<.-«s would L (lc«»j.jK^t during •■li** i»r«*ivi trcMibli-. Ufiwrn! l/i-.n* IkMha is saiil to tuid «!w!nrf«i that lu* wtmUl "tninrati*t** wn* «■«<»! •,*-(■ <■•*.. t nf \f- Tto Isle fcevpe ep its rtpatstloas im (wiiiw» tfm hf"*se «n»f ft«*«t. ui '■tir-n %*■ turt-it wMI ha*s '*m wh«n * Amoisg tbe f#w fr;*«*n4* j*ir#^»**«if tn~n* nr-***A ':■■ "''-"'"-r f-f* 'mtA-t-* Mi-ssrs* ' K, W M**M-n,l»-« uv:*t x\' Vi tu.%*. of l^'tttrlf * WrkN^h at* artist* et i-Teiaarr. The fottotf fr,?*** (<••?♦ «mttw» th-f-ir t*»u..u.."*», K-wpfey only «*tt»D«*#at JfJrta-i .Veethseis tr-nX +• '.', -*,m. f» r firtn«t«" '.*'lit asd work under mskteIMaoln»* ami ■Mh*t .-.'t* *•*' Imttr* for tbe iasary «l a . '.Ui.to.. ft«*ft|iag wtth th*m .Vi'^ti, im**} .a MediUtle* Hopeless IV^-Hrnr runi fc'.fti '..-»*.*-n th*- «■«>>,'- frwtnrnt'o mtpportif-** ;*mt the sfrikfr** and tto thnhcti of '!«:•»!>*t«-tlm ■» pr»<*> tie-ally hnpnhw. fti,-. •tip^aw tvnt*. th# tn**. * t*h*M of ajtos rraat*«d an apif. !<:'**« ion corapellir.* •A^-aUkUMMiltk it| 91,',* t*UW Whv r An easy met hod br which the Wmt- •••»■ IV fnty-.r,•,.'--. ■*,, X* . *-i *.i Vtli- ibfin**Ki4fAitf*l v»ri-f.n» ftt**mer* wn« to flirpish the YMMM*l'v »M5!ir#»teflt«.tlV«i* iv* - *K t**i* t'li* i twr -**i,-. n. *. '■& fi-Ytt t*-i*r*t*,*-i tmn nt it'.** trmi ttmrmH*-' detlVfTW!. it<.wiv»r. Powers wild that man*- tim»fi tlm r-aptalns wouM iN-nd s«»m«- '■|«-«i*»r tui-ftir^tna-t-f mllor who **fnM ri.it ivrlfc }*!<. <)*■« riom*" to rh*«x-k Um *<'l«lits. Winfehts. h*. «»1, «i-tv» mrii- jiHuil bt th*» mmpany's own *«vtghef. T*i/' fn*--) '■/wnfrtfiT Mff) piwioi**»«it in Uul- •' II; IM 1'A.nr-* in lil'i'!,ik';t.k Itlrtl ittfiAr-tf tho entlftMurs of tht* intmw**** .^1.**.' *3» ..U I. 4,1 .*** .W***..^ ..^.i***,, Vtm, nt Uniti**ii Uiul i; i, Keit'h. nn**- ' i* rfifettf'apt, *»ti?d tsikif' ft.t* enginM-rw :'i"i. \.s i-jib-.u ii-jj*l *it« to tln-ro, Whih- t%'n ■witi-rUinnw-iu wu* !n procn-ws Powem «atd. -othw w*-lgto*r<i of th«< ""'frtftif w*rt ton*',':, ♦•rgsgi'd 5tj swine thet thA »f*w! «r>m tthor»'9-*^rti4- ♦il iTWpi- 3C rvrr Tl'<V « aniiiiViilili'irw-ijrtw Aritlg PAGE SIX THE DISTRICT LEDGER; ;Mgtmi5, B. 0., JANUARY 17, 1914. -s^Tf-Z^r^. **§*S *■%**■ .<■$ ?-;'*V ■f. us. ->*<,.'*-v-*V- -■ '-fe"- -W'V *£ « . ^ ,... r^*i-- '-■SF.5 Directory of Fraternal Societies ttft®Ml-»»S»V|^»*^*^^ INDEPENDENT ORDER OP ODD FELLOWS Meets every Wednesday evening at 8 o'clock In K. P. Hall. Noble Grand, A. Prentice. Secretary, J. B. Meiklejohn. ANCIENT ORDER OF FORESTERS '.Meet at Aiello's Hall second and third Mondays in each month. John M. Woods, Secretary. Fernie, Box 65V. KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS Meet every Tuesday at 8 p.m. in their own Hall, Victoria Avenue. C. (A, G llarton. K. of K. S.. (.'has. Hiihn-r. M. of F.. Robt. Dudley. LOYAL ORDER OF MOOSE Meet every Monday at S p.m. in K. of P. Hall. M Dictator, T. Uphill. M Secretary, W. F. Vance. M Machine Mining Vs. * Shooting off the Solid By William Abrams Mine Superintendent, Colfax, Iowa A paper read before a meeting or mine managers of District 2, Des Moines, Iowa, December 7, 1913. KING'S HOTEL Bar supplied with the best Wines, Liquors, itntl Cigar? DINING ROOM IN CONNECTION W. MILLS, Prop AUSTRALIAN OIL STOPS CATARRH Coal is one of the principal mineral resources of Iowa, yet few appreciate its importance in the industrial activities of this State. .Many lose sight of the faot that while Iowa is but a small factor in coal production of tbe coal mining States, there are thousands dependent on these little coal iu- ilustries in the competitive field against the larger and more moderuly equipped mines of neighboring States, which' are fast forcing their product into the natural territory of Iowa coal, because by the modern method of ma- | chine mining they are able to produce ' and prepare a better grade of coal at reduced cost, which has enabled them to place their products in Iowa territory at a better figure than the Iowa operator can afford to make. Hence, to keep in the market the only remedy for the Iowa operators is to apply a miiung method that will develop in ines and prepare their coal at a tost ' that will enable them to compete in the market of this State, at least. Tlie writer will try to show that the future of lowii minini; depends upon the co-operation of the employer and employee in bringing about an amicable arrangement whereby science applied will be proved ihe most sanitary, safest, and economical. Eminent geologists advance two theories for the source of.coal, viz.: ID the*coal was formed on the spot where the forests grew; (2) the coal was the result of accumulated drift. All agree that it is the result of. the decomposition of vegetable matter. The theory most generally accepted is the former. cr a combination of both, although in some instances it is perfectly clear that areas of coal have been formed by organic master drifted into lakes. The laner theory coincides with tbe formation of Iowa coal, as it is evident that the organic matter drifted into the basins ridges and submerged gorges. This accounts for the irregularity of the seam, both in character and location, which is quite different from most of the coal fields of eastern States. One basin of coal may differ somewhat froni another in finality and of nature of over and underlying strata. Therefore, different methods of operation have been applied to suit conditions, viz.: long-wall pick, mining, room-and-pillar pick mining, and what is termed "shooting coal off the solid," room-and-pillar plan. The latter ni-Khod was not considered miiitog in pioneer mining days. Catarrh Entirely Breathed Away While Patient Sleeps A manufacturing chemist on the Pacific coast has perfected a com- -poH»d-#Gm-the-Isaf—©f—*h«—Australian Eucalyptus tree, menthol and other well-known therapeutic agents, which is proving a wonderful success in the treatment of catarrh. The remedy is sold under tbe name of Mentholyptus and it is breathed by the patient while he sleeps. Prom the great results we have seen with Mentholyptus we are so sure that lt will help almost any case of catarrh, cold In the head, or bay fever, that we will give your money back if It does not benefit you IN A PEW NIGHTS. We havo secured* the exclusive agency for Mentholyptus for this locality and we are proud Wintro- duce this remedy here. Therefore to open or to make shots practical tihe coal in room was cut the entire distance, which mado it possible for the miner to have practical shots ait all times. The results of the experiment sobn became known, and the method was naturally carried and adopted in mines under less favorable conditions. It was then discovered that the method impaired the health and safety of the miner, caused by the excessive use ot powder and inadequate means of ventilation, wliich was insufficient to render the gases harmless so as to enable the miner t'o clearly see his dangerous surroundings. Laws were enacted for the provision of means for the safety of the employed, which was necessary in order that life and limb be protected. As time went on inexperienced men from foreign countries drifted into the mines and the science and, in many instances, the room oaves beyond repair, and with material loss. - There is another detrimental feature to the present method, which is the elapsed time from the time the distinctive blast is fired until the props are reset, usually 16 to 20 hours. The roiof that withstands such stress must be of extra, good quality. What is the system doing towards eliminating fatal and non-fatal accidents? While the improved working condition, ithe once per day firing and employment of shot-firers has beeu the means of improving the sanitary condition, and -eliminated to a certain extent accidents caused by shots and falling slate white the min&r was grappling in the powder smoke, you will find that accidents caused by tells of slate are more numerous than they temptibly small, that they. arVbljnd to x their larger interests. For,-of truth, .their interests -would be better served were the wages of the workera to bo. raised and their hours of employment shortened, Tbere is a class from which 'ttie thugs and detectives are drawn—the lowest class in creation—lower even than the tiger and the wolf—finding place only with the hyena and the jackall. If hell were to spew forth dts vomit, from its very lowest depths, from its very cesspools would come bhe human dreg's that in lifie composed the army of spies and assassins wtiich the dominant class has ever invoked to preserve its unjust privileges and hold its slaves in bondage. At Calumet we see all of the forces oi society that ar-e determined that the worker shall not escape from Ms condition of servitude, united to keep him chained to his task. The very same conditions are revealed, as were seen w-hen Garrison and Phillips were thundering against chattel slavery. Then the exploiting classes hesitated at nothing, not even''murder and the denial of every right and liberty guaranteed by the constitution, to silence protest.'* * .,*■■■ The brave and fearless men who were in former days. It is obvious .. „. , ,, . , of mining gradually drifted into the | that the method is disastrous to tbe ros*.t0, P™tefl against slavery were most abrupt method of shooting coal,} employer and emplovee. mobbed. _ Some were murdered. But which has proven disastrous to life. With the -described conditions that 'e2l™Z, ^U-Su!!e»i0!!. ;!?0L!?*fev,eri. and property. have drifted into the mines of Iowa it """"" '" '"" The writer has had 20 years of ex- j is time that all parties interested in perience in the mines of Iowa. The | the conservation of life and property first 14 years he was employed In the* J awake'"to the fact thai science must "shooting coal" district. He was an j be restored to the mines in order that anient worker for the betterment of j life and limb may be protected, coal mining conditions. While now employ-1 conserved, and the expense and pre- ed in official capacity his object shall) paration of coal be.so arranged that always be to advance tlie most con- j the.* unities of Iowa will be able to hold servative conditions possible. In thfe j :.heir place m the coal market. past 15 years remarkable improvement! ITow shall. science again eater the has been shown in the conditions of f mines? Will the miner fall back to the mine worker and the sanitary con-! the method used by his forefathers? ■ dition of the mines. The once per day ! Xo; ho more'than the farmer would j shooting was the grandest step to- i fall back to the primitive method of wards safe.iy and sanitation for the : farming. mine worker. ■ In thin advanced age anyone famil- It is u> he regretted that the miner: tax with the progress of mechanical has lost sig-ht of the fact that, in order \ devices in all branches of industry can answer the Question. The only solution in this enlightened age is machine mining.. Therefore, under the joint move- to continue on the good work, science* is essential to conservation. The up- \ pet-most thought, in all industries, should be the conservation of lives.' to safety, care of property, and pre- * paratiion of marketable fuel. As staned above, thc miner has gradually drifted away from the science of mining. Hence his daily producing ca-j pacKy is uncertain, by reason of the irregularity of the shooting quality; and the lack of proper preparation of j ■shots. In order to maintain a unl- \ form daily output at the miiie it has ■ become necessary for coal .companies - to employ an extra number of miners; to overcome the possible fluctuation i of the tonnage, which means a large j development and maintenance, hence,; increase:1 expense. Owing to the un-' !n the pioneer days miners were chief- i certainty of the shooting quality under; and the second the conservation of * 'menit, it us up to the mine worker and naUiral resources. i tin* operator to say whether or not ■ The abruptm-ess of the present meth-j life ar.rf property shall be projected, ods of mining undoubtedly is detri-1 Shall the miner of Iowa advance with mental to the .proper development of * the times, and stand side by side with most of the coal basins of Iowa, also! his competitor in' all the necessities ly English, Scotch and Welsh, and mining was considered a trade. Therefore the mining was carried on scientifically, even in the heart of the present-day "shooting coal" district. We have no record of the fatal and nonfatal accidents in those days. There tO- 1 vit-Brurrw vV-rrv ■■tL5^»*v iiv^*-©1* ""***■»tiiwv method must have been safe. Between the 'seventies and 'eighties, in the best coal mines of Mahaska county, miners who had experience along the line of driving across the measures or qbarrying conceived the idea tbat the hardness of the coal and fair roof conditions made it possible to try shoaling coal off the solid, and with good results, with the exception of creating considerable waste slack coal, Whil? the new method proved less laborioup to tlie miner he didn't loso sight of the fact that a little science was yet necessary In preparing the shots. the present method it has become necessary to work one man in a place that, tinder normal conditions usually was worked double, which means of modern improvement for safe and economical mining? Thiers are various types of mining maohines in the market and the competition of the manufacturers compels them to employ tbe best mechanics and inventors to Improve their mechanical devices for tite highest efficiency in working and simplicity ln construction. A machine may be purchased that will suit almost any condition that may exist in Iowa, and there many mines which differ from ar.otbnr. Tbe mines having excellent "starting coal" and excellent roof are fortunate. This argument would not appeal to them, but those who are la- boning under the disadvantages of roof condiiiiions too frail for the present method of working will readily see that machine work is the only relief, more working face, hence "more *ex:l The writer has visited mines in pense. j Iowa which had machines working in ,=The "shooiiing coal" seam runs froni i coal that could not be worked suc- •^-^Hi-^ail^et^-si^ height. Few mines are able to have i He was deeply Impressed with the coal worked under three feet, and, in j mechanism and operation of the ma- many instances, four feet, depending i chines, which are of the Goodman, largely On tlie shooting quality of the I Sullivan and Jeffrey short-wall types. Therefore there are many While in one or two places tbe ma- mocked. The American people in the end paid a terrible penalty for ithelr heartless greed—tbe greed of tbe rising capitalist class in the north com bincd witb the greed of the slave- holding oligarchy of the south. More than a million lives were sacrificed that "business might not be interrupted in N'ew York and Massachusetts and Pennsylvania or the slave owner compelled to relinquish to his chattel slave the rights of a free man. More than a million lives were laid upoa the altar of eternal justice because the clergy justified slavery, as a divine institution. More than a mil Mon lives were sacrificed because men who saw clearly the infamy of slavery, as did Jefferson and his contemporaries, did not have .the courage to seize it by the throat and strangle it to death, but took fhe course of least resistance aim left it to time and future generations to meet the issue and solve the problem. The little business men of Calumet, the little professional men, the clergy, the doctors and the lawyers, who are living off the workers, are blowing their -puny breaths against a very hurricane in their endeavors to drive the millers back unwillinciy to their former condition of servitude. The copper trust, which, with the same warrant as the Algerian pirates who collected tribute as a vested right, exacts its unearned millions from the labor of the miners and the stolen heritage of the people, has to contend with a force greater than its rebellious miners. It has to deal with the woVkera of America. It has to deal with the same great forces that have brought modern industry into being and which have raised the worker from a serf of the soil to tbat of the master mind and master hand of modern industry. The working class of America is in no abject or begging mood. It scorns the proffered nid or its exploiters and their snivelling svmnathv ing " SunkistM Oranges by the Box or Half-Box Enjoy the rich, delicious meat and sweet, tangy juice "of ruddy, thin-skinned, seedless "Sunkist" oranges. Have this golden fruit for breakfast, dessert and "between meals." Cleanest of all fruits—never touched pe* by bare hands. All the pickers 3?.«3\ and packers of "Sunkist" oranges and lemons wear clean, white cotton gloves, "Sunkist" oranges are the fin- > jest, juiciest oranges in the world. Tree-ripened, fiberless. Not a seed in "Sunkist." Buy them by the box or half-box. That is cheaper than buying by the dozen. They keep for weeks. Ask for "Sunkist" lemons — so full of juice that they go farther than other lemons. Try "Sun- kis.t" lemonade—hot or cold. Lemons add flavor to fish, meats and salads. , Rogers Silver with "Sunkist" Wrappers Cut the trademarks from "Sunkist" orange and lemon wrappers and send them tous. Weoffer27dif: ferent premiums, all Rogers A-l Standard Guaranteed Silverware. Exclusive "Sunkist" design. Por this orange spoon send 12 "Sunkist" Orange or feiimm\\Vvl\ L^00 Wrappers and 12 cents. "Red Ball" orange and Witt'" '«* lemon wrappers count same as "Sunkist." Iu remitting, send amounts of 20 cents or over by Postal Note, Post Office or Express Money Order. Buy ."Sunkist" Oranges and Lemons at Your Dealer's Send your name and lull address for free premium sheet and Premium Club Plan. Address all orders for premiums and all Inquiries to * (ikjj- California Fruit Growers Exchange 105KingSt.,E»»t, Cor. C-hurci Toronto, (kt * prsiaisfi-ciiM MEATS COST LESS 1 If you trade at tlie GASH MEAT MARKET Fresh Alberta Killed Range Meats thousand acres of coal that cannot be worked profitably under the present ay stem. Under the present system thp waste of coal and material is gradually bn the increase. M-ines operat- i'n-sr under sin favorable robf conditions are put to great expense in removing falls of slate ln rooms, following the results of flying coal from shots, Knocking out props; the slate falls obine worked under disadvantages, -the roof evidently showed the advantage of having light blasting and timber supports undisturbed. It appeared tbat if the machines were working successfully under disadvantages, why shouldn't they be more successful under more favorable face-line and In the tblck seam?—The Coal and Coke Operator and l-'uel Magazine. N. E. Suddaby FERNIE B. C. Disclaiming Murder by Attempted Murder $3,50 RECIPE IP For Weak Men Send Name and Address Today . You Can Have it Free and Bb Strong and Vigorous Wn l.Hvn In our [m-m xHton a tue- ncrlmlon for n«rvnu«i debility, Iflftk of vluiir, w«-uUi.iit*l maul-iaud. falltiiK inutu- ory nml Inm* lim-k, limuRht on t>y i>x- ce»*-»*, unnatural <lraln«. or the follies of youth, that lm* purt-il »« many worn «n<l nerv-dun nu-n tight In tin ir own homou—without any mltlltional help tr mmllclni'--that we *Mnk *v->.ry man Mill) Mi.:i,Li lu ),.iiu,li lul, lll.tlf, |.urt.*l «n<l virility, nulckly and <iu!«tiy, -adould liav« a copy. Ho we have determined tu minrt a enpy rtf ih* ttr<*>ttertptl«n ff-f*1 nf , , , .. , , cimr««, In a pl*lti. ordinary «ealed «*,. i licirtnl ncornluliy r-Kfum*! llie ; Kor the second time in his career, ' Charles li. Moyer, of the Western 1 Federation of Miners, lias suffered the ! experience of being kidnapped by tbo i exploiters of labor, though this tlnua (they added variety to the entertainment by attempting IiIh iiHWisslnatlon, (though In this particular the attempt was a partial failure; us they only j succeeded In sending several plutol i tihoiH into his borly, noiw of which, we undmtand. wiil prove fatal. The ] Waddell-Mahon firm or organised i thugH, In the employ of the local Citl. j /.ens' Alliance, after bungling tbe mur- j der Job, placed him forcibly on n train , and dbpoi'U-d him from Um vicinity, I Moyer. it Ih said, had Incensed the j -Citizens' Alliance by declaring that a i iMtrfton wearing the badge of that body j had started th* panic cry In the local I theatre on ChrlMmaN eve, by which , k'oino el-Kltty member* of the ittrlkeiV i families, mo»tly children, were crut»h- , ul lu duitii iii iiu.- t.'iuuhij; iuw.,1. iii. i Tbo further fact that the women i wltone children had been thun mur- chanty" of tins IndkM of the CltUent' Alliance and turned down tbe $25,000 offered j by that body for ihe relief of the1 suspicions in this particular case. It may ba noted, too, that tbe pros* dispatches giving the first accounts of tho horror at the theatre stated 4hat tho presence of death In wholesale form ln the community, It was thought, would tend to soften the antagonism between the miners and their exploiters «nd bring about conciliation that would end the strike. If a Cltixeiin' Allianceithug really started the (stampede, as charged by .Moyer. he may have bad this In bis depraved mind, and used his own Judgment l» carrying it out, a method of procedure which would, of course, permit all the rcHpcctttblto jiiuinbers of the alliance to disavow any knowledge of the affair and ropudisie witb righteous Indignation nnd connection with it. But tliey have greatly weakened the force of their denials by the attempt on .Mover's life and his Mjbswiucut deportation. The striker* are very I'tt'ty u, ronclu'li**- that p<"i;.V In '''•• enipioy of the nlllancw who openly attempt io tTMirder tn the street*. u» tilt) did in the ca*e of Mojtit, ait? b) no means above the -suspli ion of lulling off a job of murder secretly, Th<n, too, the attempted as»asalna< y«ioii« to sny roan who will writ* us tor It. Thl» prcicrlptlon conn • from a phy- Milan who hai made • special study uf man, and w« »r« convinced 11 l« tlw nurj-M-iicting combination for lha eur<» or d.jfk'li-rit manhood and vigor fullurn evur put toK«tli«r, Vfti think w« owe It to our f«l!ow man to iwnd them a copy in confld«me« ao that any nmn anywh«r« wim Ik wwak •and discouraged with rt-i"»«t<'il tstiur** ; •nay stop druastna himself with harm- •".*"*" "" ' """"l »".'.".*"''""i."":, "11 Cltdsana' AJHanco B»t solus tn wal rut. Want m«dt*ne», s«cUr« what wa did not mum* the Alllancu dirwXly of ;™*™r ri^twt*^ i'^,?ni«m,^ survivors and the burial of the victims waa ko abhorrent to th-nlr Immune f*nelltil!» tlmt their strike lnvaklng employ*** tried to get ev«Mi by murdering Moyer, tion of Moyor Is <|tiite In line with the policy formulated for that organisation by IU most prominent member, Oen. Harrison dray Otis, of Los Angelea. who somo time ago declared In bis What truth there may he In Moyer's BK?? ***L'.tt™ ,*"£! JJhS*Sl chain., we <ann..t positively aay. Ha ffiSJSS' AJftLT"I}VnZ.***™£?i did not mum* tbe Alllsnc, illraetlr of 2S2S ' -TfeS^^offi kuilti t»«iii.v« it th« quiPk*»t-sriin« tutors- | de»b*w»t«lv lnntnwting one oT tWr' . . TI»W would ba no Inquires tiv*. u»i*ii4|jii«■.HlHjjT.TOvattsii rem. J,m, ' L™„ ,„ Z»im3» tha audlJ *.boul lhm' mUl lhfl ''ouu^y g«m»ral; •4y «v«r devls-td, and sn car** hlm*i>tf at mrm> """tn-iirwis t« stampeoe tne auni.; ^v would lust auletlv dlsaniwvsr horn* qul»tly snd aulcklr. J<J« drop us enc. but only 'h«t tbfl mlad-want worn iV J«utH Jim iV«T lit. f*u,JZA.,',*» » nr># !(!.<■ thl. rnl-n-iu-t* it*m.<ly rrt ( .ut i,..jK„ > .u- ('itll!^*lis• Alltar.ti, a .. " *ou'" "*^m ,hal •'»<* rltlwns' Ah 4W1 Luek liulldlnc. Wstrolt. Mtch.. snd "*r l",w *'r tfte ™m«* aiiubw. a, ,,.BMk «, ^,,.«^ „„ ,_, .. K— «t will *t*,n. iot) » copy uf this splendid i«clp« In a plsln ordinsr-/ siivnlup* fro«> of charg*. A «rr#s» msnv docton would charga |J.«0 to M.00 for nmr-j-ty writing out a prcicrlptloti llk« thin Lul we send lt tmti.'i-ly true. t>» O.'fici- mu*t ataara nawTiar Mi-ivc t'tittdt.t't tirvg Hilorr Pboat 121 ftaslrfanca: 21 Victoria Avamit rtBNlI ■. C. If anything were needed to warrant the suspicions which tha Calumat disaster arouse<l, tho brutal and murder ous assault upon President Moyer or the WoHtern Poderatlon of Miners by the thugs of tha mlna ownera and thi* crawling creatures bf tbe Cltliens* alliance, and hit forced deportation, serve tho purpose, Calumet la going through an Indua- trial war In whioh erery claaa in tlw . AM*..**, *. ,,.„„ .. rmltHM Bll-Wlftlm, tn ,,.«; communhy tbat Is parasitic upon tb* charse whbh. at this dlstane* and ! 't^t?L «2?5 "W1?*?J° » wortf,»»* •*»«• "«» mado oomnwii with a k»,.%ledge of that tba write*.' ij1' *XIZ^C' l*£ ^l^M T.". "g".LnV th* mlMT§' S*. C,«? es blrwl by that body nro capable ot, !Lffipto£2!,,£2^E,^A2^ dlvlstons that .woro accentual In MH- ■ie».m« *f*rv itmhahtf +n\m_. iteaiising that mere daporta* uh tn« »ery prooat i. , uon laborad under th« dlasdvantaga 1 he dyiiauilt* planting In the Uw-1 „f t|w diMK»rtw> probably coming bock. they sought to prevent the ratttni of the tmdMlroMa by tha method recom* «r>r.t.d,.*» -K.. nil*, ttrtn.r,*,* **■■- dlffictilttea tn th* way, and the pollcv vouiii not o« coinpi*»!i«ji> ritrnni out. Tlio nationalities comprising -the American, Kngllsh, Welsh, Scotch, Irteh iwid flernian numbered 37,8-03, or nbout onfMhir;! of the total, and the other nationalities I'lMti, or 'about 75.0*53. or about two-thirds of the in- »!de employees. The nnmher of ott!aide employees returne.l wius ift,8i)S, or* about 62 per cent of :i;i,7<t|' employed, Of nil employees, according to tho reports, .i:!..". per cent are of the I'-n- gl!yli-(ipn:iJi!ng races, and 46.5 per cent of the non-Ktigllsh. Of the total number, 182,012. em- ploye-.l Inside and outside the minct* only nbout oiie-Utird arc of the Kng- llRli-si:<ak!ng mces. Of :'!!» iiersons killed by falls, jlifi or about su per cent were of non-l2ng- liah-xpeakifig races. Out of tite 44U lives lost W.i, or 74 per ceii- were of non-llngtlsli-apeaklng races ami 'it\ per cent from among oth- era. The number of minors employed In- Hlite the mines wns K/iSi, and the number outside 3,46t>, u total of 12,050, or CC |>er cent <>f the total number of em- liloyeen. With this smitll percentage Of Illll.nl' •-.Ihplu>«!«* It ts (liffll'Ull to see wli.to competent miners for the ftituie an- tu luiu-u fruiu, Tbo >ouu_ American shuns Uio coal mines.—Tho Cool and Ooko Ojtenator and Puel Magazine. THE CALUMET OUTRAGE ! rencft strike, fhe stories told by tho I braggart Orchard in the tfteunvrabert I ron* «or.*»ber with the well tn-wwn j mai only too otten extern need cruel- watikee whan the err waa rained to "got together" and "bout thtt Soeftl- lata" were marked, but it require* such a struggle at la going on bsdwaan the miner* and tbo copper trust to It detests their smallness and it divines their motives. When tbe miners rejected their aid, wh<?n .the miners proudly told them that they would bury'their, own-dead, when the miners said to the men who have been Jrying and who are now Reeking to starve them into submission of the vvfcflpped slave, that they want none of their charity, they »pok« as becomes men who are worthy 10 be free and who are worthy the support of -their fellow workers. They shall not starve and they will not surrenders.—Milwaukee Leader. THE BRAZEN HYPOCRISY OF OFFICIAL SLAVE8 After Moyer waa brutally beaten, shot and deported, Sheriff Cruse of Houghton county sent a lengthy telegram to Governor Ferritf, making the statement that his Investigations so far, had failed to show that James Ale- .Nnugh'ton had any part In the deportation of President Moyer of the Western Federation of Miners. He further declared, that he was not prepared to say who were the actual participants in sending the strike leader from Calumet. As the truckling tool and official lickspittle of MoN'aughtoli, h« does not dare lo rise to the stature of a man and charge .MeNauuhton with complicity iin th# dastardly oiitragtsa. Though be had seen McNaughton lead- Ine the mob. though be had soen the puraeproud plutocrat of the Calumet & Hecla Mining Company raping law and constitutional rights, yet, the sheriff of Houghton county does uot dare to open his mouth and point the accusing finger at the lord of the copper domain of Michigan. WhyT .lames McNaughton not only controls the sheriffs office, but a private army of professional assassins hired to |.-,llt tv» well .'» the »*nt«< mllltla, have been und-ar the control of thle economic tyrant, whose mandate ts law to every official chattel of Michigan, who lacks the manhood and the courage fo be loyal to his oath of office. The sheriff eaya he la not prepared to say wbo were tbe actual -partld* pants. It It aafe and reaeonabla to preaume from his past servility, that be will never be prepared to disclose the name* of those who broke Into Mover's room, beat him almost to deal* and dragged bim through tha airwta of llannock with leaa consldeiatlon then la ebown to a dor. A few mtnutee before tha mob broke into Moyer's mom, the aberlff and • uotnmUte* had beon holding a conf#r- anet with 'Moyer, and thoy had teare* ly left the hotel, when tba mob visited Ita venaentiica on Moyer. Where waa the sheriff white the outrage waa be- In* cwmniltted? He waa on tbo groundt. and he naw ***, .-.. 1. %.,, *,, »./,»*, 419 4,11 9+* n* In Give us a trial and be convinced ffl. K. DAVIDSON proprietor Turner Block, Wood St. § A. C. LIPHARDT JEWELLER AND OPTICIAN FERNIE B.C. The Misses Allen Dressmakers and Costumiers Ball Dreases a Speciality COLEMAN ALBERTA Grand Union Hotel COLEMAN, Altft. Best of Accommodation We cater to the workingman's trade O.A. CLAlh ,v Proprietor •vory on* an impartial h-*arln«." Doea Oovarnor Karris b«ll«t« that such rat teaulnt fiom bis cowardly lips will be gulped down by m*n wbo know tbo erfnglnt Mrvllity of the ohlef maflatmte of Michigan T The grand Jury will ito aa the of. flclal apentt of a mino owners' eaao- clattoo d-emand that it shall do, and the bearing will not bt Impartial, and no one knows this battev than tlie governor of the atate of Mkhlgan.—The The women who are urging men to oppose woman suffrage on tba ground that It tenda toward Socialism argue that tho p-tupla aboakl not rtile, but that a f#w matters should. Nothing could condemn capitalism or commend 8o(iallsm more. soai'i'.i BBS HOW'S TWftf -*m.~*i «mv ». • t*.n>it mj -vi-tss-l* *-«|«. turn* *-11,(J-urfj.M- _,,,-, tt.m -^M-t.^j, mmSSm -* I t vorv c^nf^n *i«^-nt<»f( thi* wtirrlof I w*er»*re wicti tne omamsea nng c-h ! class*!* I outlaws, • woo ware eervina tn** int^r- ALIXANOfR MAONtlt •srrlsur, tolleltor, Notary, eta. Office*: takateln lolldln*. Fsmle. B.C. C. te<we Alea. »• fi»N> LAWE * ritNIP *TTORN-BVB feraie. it C All ib« mnnlerera wbo over aiplat- «d their cHmea in dwuh have not c**a*t*d «u utM., dtiA'M$ j.J h*i-* tin ixr trwat. lend planalbimy to th«? charg*. made on tbe best motbod of turning th«| by Moj»»r. ! irjt), 0f uw "illaapiMiarliiK anJiator." >>* i« *»t t.9 ...-*.*,* ,..'. .t.i.. -..ii.,*. ...***. , k»»v^ \ntii 991*1 »«.»* |<v#*><i«c, i.. (.-JJii..;. tb«»s<» (i*Btry bava plottfil murder, or under the drcunMW.aneM, but what *i.i*n -romihlK-r-4 It with the lil*>s of they, havo done tn$y pwbaps def*.»: brlniting about Mnwil*' -nbulatud to tba rtbj«»ct aimed «t. or at host prove br*ak down tb*»■ r»«i»t.»m* -tr atrikers. of donbrfHl -raloe In eoH>nln* thn fhrtt* scoundn'U. wh» .<. nttm sent! rlttn antagonism of which the ("HI. out wilh th* v^Slod m. It-iiiiJiug that they are to "atan aom* ;h'* i" o» thrtr ■van "'n Hvfej'ia' '•■' :•'■* iy, tu* ]u.4'v. lv snspfotHI n* twit a lu r-mo iibiwnm W8V b»'h'inl >••>.* ii!|ij"i.*il iit'i-iirrt'tift' 'ly*- r""»ul's I'- ■'.<->'h »!'• vhl-f-iir-f on such ocraslos* Hmmtnti a* tbey nro Iran %*«• ■*-«•*, \Mt**' -|f**s of hn- nyitt H}fU-**y, ihi-rtt i* no erim** nt mhU'ix t!.!.•>■ »!'•-* sun fully <..tpabte, Ttia falumd mifi-tir*. t'tiw «l,#>lr i»r,-v|«Mis #H«ri«.tiC^ in this sir-.* *uh tbo •Pl'tr :i!!f .yUMW-, ''A ll- .JJUlun, bato toi.4l.).r»bW» *ar» t) for their totf' Alliance la one of tiw most stalwart exponent,—New York ('all. NATIONALITY Of IMPLOYtlt OW PENNSYLVANIA MINFft ; Thirty-five nattooJIltJea worked In i urni atwnt «h# bitumfnotis rnlnos of IVt-nsy»vanU In I»I2. Th* ttMal number of empbvee* in. *, 0iilf tb* mine* la Ng,94l. ami m.91 i l wftrm reported, eqttfI to *$>M imr root. uf Uw tuU.1 uuttilkr ytuptJiu-I. u tbt, Department «f mlna* the citisBns' alliance—a elaaa oom tm***! «f th«« swill trwtpr* a»d oro- fi** oni-u men—wbnsa aolw -rotieorn ta to fnr««. the workera bach to tba un- br-srable oondltiona against which th«y hav* struck that bualnaas maf b<> resumed and thoir intafTOptad pro* fits r..*torw! to tbem. Tbat looh uoon t.H« worker aa their natural fray' The* are so gready, ao ehort-«lgbterf. ao con* tiaually omployM by eapltallrtt in, ju ^j, <\\}mm, &« CMInea'a Alii- inTciass war auch aa la balna wafr <*'• *t the copper baron*. Waa tb* iiSuZ„tm»*:.utTZ' £_£uL2i i !?v*u.to?!!«!S?fJ5M».l*??!^L W \» de.uic.bl* ..th* claaa typlf^ by ^n^wlto tmmtmaMj«« aja ijjt- bor a siroti* sttaplcton that the »h*r- ktt of ttouantott county, wa* coanuanl of what waa to follow after ha awl tb* commute* took their departora rrom Moyer'a room at the Scott Hotel. Tho go?anw aays: "There ta no oc- caaion for Impatience In tha Inveatiaa- tlon of Moyer'a kidnapping. Tbe Houghton county grand Jury will tie* §M1MH MLO MM*. CUAC FOR BUNKI* UII IN 1»1» Tb* qvanttty of ftritlah coal shipped doting November for uao of steamers engaged in foreign trad* waa 1.7M.0W tone, aa mmpmtH. with X.IUM* toa* in Novanbtr. illl, Tba.aggragaw w m* nm* so shipped during tba flrat It montha of 1913 waa ifl.lia.60l tons aa agalnat H,n,jm tone, and tT.W«(T»T tona «n the corroapondhtg periods of 1112 and 1011 «>»p*o!lvely.--Tbe Coal and Coke Operator and roel Nagaalna, W# off»»r On* Hnfldra«t TVtlMrs »•». ward for any case of Catarrh tbat timtxtuii im -ni*-*. by n»ii* catana Cure. V. J. CltBNRV * -TO... TttlttAt* O . ffi* lb# J»*aerat«wea. h«v« known V, 3, Cheney fer tbe last it, ywsrs, and \h- ilsva htm perfectly hnnarsbl* In all t»ufln«ss tran»a«tioHS an4 ttmmntMlv SATtOHAt. BANK Of COMVTMCK. Toledo, O, Haifa Catarrh Cart is takan tntarnallr, actlnt -ili-wtljr opon ths ttmoa an<t mu. ecus sarfacn* of tha system, TVsMmo. Hals sent fr»«. Price Ti <N»«ts par hat- "MTWA<tft tor «««•• Una It aaaai* chappoi i ^LUgyd| ^w^*^**^«i_ jgaa» aaal» aaaaa^aaSl ai HSFSSS fbfta*#it*f«ifeMs. Al :i A If ?'l u I h *■>-£•«■ Z,*> - S . *■ -*1*ilu*-***n*-L sAt .7>^XxAr*** "f- THE DISTRICT LEDGER,i ?ERNIE, B. C, JANUARY 17, 1914. PAGE THREE local Union Directory, Dist. 18,U.M.W.A GLADSTONE LOCAL No. 2314 Meet first and third Fridays, Miners' Hallj Fernie; second and fourth Friday Club Hall. Coal Creek. -Sick Benefit attached. T. Uphill. Sec Fernie, B. C. 'hosmer LOCAL No. 2497 Meet every Tuesday evening in the Athletic Hall at 7.30. Sick Benefit Society in connection. W. Balderstone, Sec. Box 63, Hosmer, B. C. MICHEL LOCAL No. 2334. Meet every Sunday afternoon at 2 o'cloek in Crahan's Hall. Sick Benefit Society attached. H. Elmer, Sec. PARK LOCAL No. 1387 Meet every Sunday. Sick and Accident Benefit Society attached. % Michael Warren, S-S-c. Canmore, Alta HILLCREST LOCAL No. 1058 Meet second and fourth Sunday in month. Sick und Benefit Society attached. J. Gorton, Sec, CARBONDALE LOCAL No. 2227 Meet every alternate Sunday at 2.30 p.m. ln the Opera House, Coleman. J. Mitchell, Sec. Box 105, Coleman. BANKHEAD LOCAL No. 29 Meet every Tuesday evening at 7 o'clock in the Bankhead Hall. Sick and Accident Benefit Fund attached, Frank Wheatley, Fin. Sec. Bankhead, Alta COALHURST LOCAL No. 1189 Meet every Sunday afternoon in Miners* Hall, 2.30. Frank Barrlngham, Sec. Box 113. Coalhurst P. O. LOCAL No. 3026 Max Hutter, Secretary. Georgetown, Canmore, Alta COLEMAN LOCAL No. 2683 Meet every alternate Sunday at 2.30 p.m. in the Opera House, Coleman. J. Johnstone, Sec, PASSBURG LOCAL \j No. 2352 Meet every second and fourth Sunday of each month at 2 p.m. in Slovak Hall. Sick Benefit Society attached. Thos. G. Harries, Sec. Passburg, Alta. BURMIS LOCAL No. 949 Meet every second and fourth Sunday of each month at 10 a.m. in School House, Burmis. Ko Sick Society. Thos. G. Harries, Sec. Passhurg, Alta. 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Disciples of this "■pathologic" or "physiologic" interpretation are many, even among Socialists. The social milieu, which determines ideas and movements, seems t'o these folks a closed book or a mere figure of speech. The New Art, of which Cubists and Futurists are the most characteristic representatives, is being interpreted in this pathologic spirit. This art is said to be the product of abnormal, pathologic brains; of men who suffer from neurosis and downright degeneracy. iBut even if we assume that "decadent" manifestations in art are pathologic, does this account for their form of expression, for the movement itself? Was Francois Villon's art identical with that of Paul Verlaine or Oscar Wilde? "Degenerate artists never cease; If at a given moment they produce movements, it is because they express a cultural urge conditioned by the social milieu. •Byronic Romanticism, that legitimately exaggerated revolt against the crushed Ideals and conservative reaction succeeding the French Revolution, was, and sometimes still is, considered pathologic. Not a few critics ascribed Wagner's revolutionary music to pathologic degeneracy—that music which expressed strident, inchoate revolt amid the discordances of industrial, civilization, a music cast in the mold of Nietzsche, human-symbol of Wagner's stormy generation. The music of Richard Strauss is generally considered decadent. Yet Struass' music expresses the Pagan spirit now transforming our moribund culture. That Strauss "does not express the Greek spirit full-orbed Is due to the Pagan spirit being immature aud corrupted by contact with capitalist degeneracy—a bourgeois and not a proletarian manifestation. Whosoever mentions pathology in this connection must consider pathologic the vital, universal Pagan urge of our generation. Three men symbolize, artistically and socially.; the Russia of recent times—/Tolstoy. Gorky, Artsibasheff. Tolstoy's passive resistance doctrines flourished in Russia during the revolutionary ebb of the eighties; the passive theory expressed social discouragement, failure, despair. Gorky's virile, revolutionary literature coincides with a virile, active revolutionary movement. Since Bloody Sunday and its reaction, the Russian youth, discouraged, hopeless, expressed its spirit and energy In an orgiastic saturnalia, a mood voiced in Artsiba- *hefl%~^SaniB7«'—sfc-muit!jSH*eitr~of "Sanln Clubs" attests the social urge. The revolutionary reaction expresses itself in another form ln Andreiev's morbid gloom, corrosive doubt and revolutionary paralysis. Art reflects life; it ls social and not individualistic. Therein lies the value of art and literature to the student of history. Vital art expresses the vital urge of its age. Aspirations continually change with changing Boclal conditions; art changes ln harnlony therewith, not only in spirit but also in methods. Art appears deadly opposed to pouring the wine of new aspirations Into the bottles ot old methods. Considered ln this light, tbe Xew Art expresses capitalism. It ls the art of capitalism—not tbe "art ot decadent and dying capitalism," as some wquld have It, but of capitalism dominant (Cubism) and capitalism ascending (Futurism). The aggressive, brut, al power of Cubism and Futurism Is Identical with the power and audacity of capitalism, of our tnachlne-clvllizu* tion. The New Art is as typical of capitalism as the architecture of the sky-scraper. Paul Lafargue somewhere says that machinery induces In the worker a disbelief in God. while the m-BchaniHm of Btock exchange operations develops » sort of fetk-hlstlc religion In the bourgeois. If machinery nffectH such a spiritual matter as religion, small wonder that the spirit aud power of machinery should transform nrt. Cubism, as I said, Is the art of capitalism dominant; Futurism the art of capitalism ascending, struggling for ascundancy. This accounts for the Cubists having a definite technique, while Futurists are vague and Indefinite, failing lamely to embody creed In artistic productions. Futurism paints the spirit of machinery—energy, motion, aggression. Cubism doe? more. Cubism trail*fern ihe technique of l iv.•.l'-h'"'•!•;*• ft '■-■ t\t.itf. ir-, th.. ,.m.*! vas. In the words of a writer who sees ii glimmer of tht* truth: "The lliu. ut 1.1'ttti. lets. Iivi-Ii lv iliac vd. hi tiiv Cubist picture*, by the Una* of utility and strength. Curve* have been di*. carded fur imglen. Tin Cubist* paint n» if there were nothing but mechanism in the universe." \ Futurism in the motti interesting manifestation of the N'ew Art. While I Cubism simply* expresses ti'Ullcalj) ; th" ii*'r|t ti< t it til ni I Win Fu'iif-nm In Italy, its birthplace, Is it •itili'iirlan movement M'-eltiuR to *t>st.»h!l-rS ";<• mi « v*J'"»!t*iey of rrni,.t<iH*m Ut nt- :t*"tiel»« (lit (!»• Hi. Ijtmitt ,Mirror <M»> ■ «. i'»m cordingly, has thrived ou its petty agriculture and its past, feeding on tourists and making cash out of the 'grandeur that was Rome.' Virile Italians are in revolt at this social degeneracy. Instead of worshipping the past and exploiting its grandtur, Futurists demand overthrow of the past, the forging ahead of industrial progress. Their slogan is, "Down with the grandeur of the past: Dp with the grandeur of the present and the future!' Futurism, is the apotheosis of industrialism." Futurism, accordingly, emphasizes all that is distinctively capitalist as against that which is feudal or semi- feudal. The following passages from F. T. Mariuetti's manifesto, published in the (Paris.'Figaro in ia09, briefly and comprehensively express this spirit: "Literature having up to now glorified thoughtful immobility, ecstacy and slumber, we wish to exalt the aggressive movement, feVerish insomnia, running, the perilous leap, the cuft and the blow. "We declare that ihe splendor of the world has been enriched ,by a new form of beauty, the beauty of speed. A race-automobile is more beautiful than the Victory of Samothrace. "There is no more beauty except in struggle; no masterpiece without1 the Btainp of aggressiveness. Poetry should be a violent assault against unknown forces to summon them to lie down at the feet of man. "We will sing the great masses agitated by work, pleasure or revolt; we win sing the multi-colored and polyphonic surf of revolutions in modern and falsifies it. of the days when Rome ruled the world, and strive for a terza Roma which shall hold the world in awe. tFuturism is consequently imperialistic. Not merely because of -peculiar conditions in Italy; any part which reflects capitalism is necessarily imperialistic ; witness Rudyard Kipling. Futurism glorifies war. War is a "measure of political sanitation," to use Ma- rinetti's phrase, who believes that "nations should follow a constant hygiene of heroism and take every century a glorious 'oath of blood." Marinetti identifies Futurism not only with Italy's industrial future, but With her imperialistic aspirations as well: .„. "Our national destiny depends on the Futurist propaganda. As inevitably as the sun rises and sets we shall have to struggle for our life against Austria. If the contest comes when Venice is still sunk in the lethargy of iU old romanticism, when Rome is living on its classical traditions, when Florence is nothing but a picture gallery, we are doomed. Furthermore, Tolstoyism and passive resistance are so debilitating the workingmen of Italy that 1 believe if it is not checked by the awakening spirit of* Futurism, the Italian people will be as helpless as sheep before a herd of wolves when Austria marches over the frontier." Austrian invasion of Italy is a mere catch-phrase of the politician. Indeed, there is much more possibility of Italy Invading Austria in an effort to seize Trente and Trieste, But Marinetti, in his "religious, rigorous and rigid respect for truth," inverts the proble.ti capitals; the nocturnal vibration of arsenals and docks beneath their glaring electric moons; greedy stations devouring smoking serpents; factories hanging trom the clouds by the threads of their smoke; adventurous steamers scenting the horizon; and the slippery flight of aeroplanes." In these vivid, incisive words Marinetti expresses the cultus of capitalism. Industrially, capitalism produces a new economic power, "the collective power of masses" (Marx); esthetical- iy, capitalism produces a new beauty, the "beauty of speed." Futurists idealize motion, speed—the very essence of industrial society. Futurist art attempts t'o express motion, muclf as the impressionists portrayed light In action and nature's evanescent moods. Futurist art, accordingly, even though not fully materializing its ideal, possesses a nervous force and power startingly vivid, oppressive, characteristic of our machine-civilization, of our wireless age. Terrible as are its evils, capitalism is superior to the cemetery-civilization stifling Italy. Capitalism at least carries within itself the germs of its own destruction, hence of a nobler civilization. Even in North Italy, where capitalism flourishes, traces of feudal psychology persist, encouraged by bourgeois sloth and the Roman Catholic Church. i.Not only Futurism, virtu ally all forces in Italy are making for capitalist progress. The imperialistic ■buriebuue-iff iTjpan-Tray~reaCT™UpoTr and encourage industrial development. The Camorra trial some years ago marked an epoch: the struggle of capitalist civilization, and all implied thereby, with the remnants of feudal disorder, barbarity and psychology of the masses, centralized in th-a Camorra. a political machine exploiting and intensifying feudal mentality. As tbe Rome Trlbuna said at the time, "It looks us though the trial would mean the regeneration of Southern Jtalw The fight of the Futurist, however is not merely for industrial progress The demand ls for a new culture, has ed on a new civilisation. It Ik a'fight against mental sloth and corrosive romanticism, against the dolce far nkuite spirit. Action! Motion! Progress! Futurism is the product of peculiar and transitory political and economic conditions in Italy, In this sense, Futurism is comparable to the French Romantic movement. The liberal spirit ofthe Romantic movement reflected the liberal movement in politics, which, in turn, reflected economic facts. Feudal and bourgeois elements were in revolt against the regime in power. The opposition was a confused one, liberals and absolutists jostling each other, Accordingly, a peculiar feature of the time, noted by Balzac, was that most of the "liberals" were really reactionists, seeking to introduce things of the past. Hence Romanticism's apotheosis of the past. Victor Hugo fortunately broke the vicious circle of worship of the past, and developed as a consistent bourgeois liberal; the other Romanticists were lost in the shuffle. And when France outgrew the peculiar conditions of 1830, Romanticism decayed; the regime of Napoleon the Little crushed Romanticism completely When social conditions take the bottom out of the movement, Futurism, as a movement, will doubtless dlsapper. For It is a wild, social passion of the moment. a storm worn out by Its own fury. But Futurism artistically" will not die.. International forces aided the distinctive Italian conditions to produce Futurism. Futurism would not possess the artistic maturity It has were lt not for this interaction of lo- ■eal-^sd—iatefnattenaWorsesr—-T4t4s-i«- why Futurism, expressing capitalism ascending, possesses many of the characteristics of capitalism dominant. Modified by local conditions, the New Art is yet 'one In Its international expression of the capitalist cultus. Futurism and Cubism will develop, coalesce; and, even more than now, reflect an art typically capitalist. For tbls New Art Is not a bolt out of a clear sky, as superficial critics, helpless in the fact of new phenomena, would have tig 'believe. Literature has been trending In Its direction. Zola, with his materialistic precision and application of "scientific principles" to the novel, drama, poetry, adumbrated the movement. In Kipling, the typical Kipling of "MacAndrew's Hymn." lu his fight against the remnants ot j "The Ship That Found Herself," mnl the past, the Futurist expresses the "••*■•■'." ntachlne-luBnlratlon dominates, material facts of capitalist necessity I Machinery arts as the leitmotif, throb- us abstract truth; and Insists upon j hing with life, ns inexorable as the ibis truth, the sublimated expression passions of man. Machinery urges the of bourgeois alms, as the regenerative! action and catastrophe. KlpllriK hu- power. The Futurist prates of this I munlzcd machinery; the Cubist nnd! Truth in typical bourgeois strain- as j Futurist tmiehlnhse the human. ! something sublime, eternal; "There Its I There in no Inspiration in Futurism! miles from a railroad, TheTe is only oue store here, and all the men that have got families here are working for the store holder. He knows exactly what is coming to a man, and will fix his bill to suit, and if you happen to j;un over your pay, you will have to live on bread and water for the next fifteen days, until your cheque is handed over to him, then you can get some more. This is what the miners are up against in this camp, and the miners that have children here, they got to run wild. There is no school for them to go to. We don't know if it is the company's fault or the government's in this case, but if a slave with a family says anything about a school, they don't take long to get rid of him, but we are in good hopes to see the time that the Alberta government will make this company live up to some of the province laws. It is not much good to have those laws if the company can break them every minute in the day, and if a poor slave thinks about breaking them, he gets six months', or no work. If the miners cannot get the Government to enforce the Mine Act in the Northern Coal Fields, or if they can't get some Union organized so that they can stand together, it is just as well for them to give up living, and the miner that intends coming here to mine to make a living, had better stay away (lots of work, but no money), and no mUie laws- only for suckers. I must come to a i lose, but not in the way of news, about bad conditions in this camp. If 1 could only explain myself with the pen, 1 could easy fill your paper. ' I hope you will have room to print this in your valuable paper, and that the letter will help the miners. 1 remain, Yours truly, "A SLAVIC MINER." Pacific Coast Coal Fields, Jan. 3, 1014. (We have reproduced the above letter with very few alterations, and we are compelled to say that when the "poor green foreigner" can come through with such a statement then the state of the Pacific Pass Coal Fields must be rotten. The Inspector 'of Mines might, get busy and help a whole lot.—Kd.) Farm Life and Health to The only co-operation that appeals to some men is that which begins and ends with their own pocket-book. "Peace on earth, good will -towawi men." Look at Calumet, Indiana palls and Colorado, lor instance. In .France they have put tbe soldiers at work at strike breakers. Possibly tbat is what they are wanting m«*n of all trades for In the American army. If the worker gets things and does not. -pay for them, they conspire to ruin his credit. If iho master gets a living without paying for it, he gets credit for being a financier. Many farmers never send for a doctor from one year's end to another. But this is not a sure indication that thoy and their families are perfectly healthy. You—for instance—may not have had the dootor for years. Yet it is safe to say that you DON'T always feel fit and well. Many days in the year you don't feel like working. You tnay not have to stay in bed but you DON'T feel Sust "right." • That miserable feeling is usually caused by Indigestion, . Dyspepsia, or Biliousness. You would welcome relief if you could get it—wouldn't you? Weli, yoV can get -relief—any time you need it — quick and positive relief. Take 15 drops of Mother Seigel's Curative Syrup — the great English remedy for ALL stomach disorders. It will set your stomach RIGHT and KEEP it right. It's almost purely herbal—Nature's own remedy for s!ck stomachs. It has been used in England for 0V6T 40 years. There it is the Standard remedy for weak digestions. Get Mother Seigel's Curative Syrup. Take at regularly. Then -note the improvement in your health. Price, $1.00. Trial size, 50c. For sale by Mclean drug and book co. FERNIE, B. C. BE A TRAINED NURSE Earn $15 to $35 Weekly THE DEMAND FOR TRAINED NURSES is ever increasing and Doctors will not assume responsibility without a Trained Nurse. The HOME STUDY COURSE in Nursing which the Rochester Nurses Institute gives students appeals to thousands. Their graduates command from $15.00 to $35.00 weekly. Tbe Rochester Nurses Institute will thoroughly train any one from 18 yeai» to sixty, and give Diploma when Course is completed. Write today for Free Booklet. ROCHESTER NURSES IN8TITU1E INSTITUTE BLDG., ROCHESTER, N. Y. 509 The Working Mens Club Now Open Under New Management Four First Class Pool & Billiard ^■^^ Tables = REFRESHMENT BUFFET ATTACHED No fee charged to use Club, which Is open to all. B. Rawson Manager no coiihelejife. there is no noble lite, there Is no capacity for sacrifice where tlasre 1« not a religious, a rljiid and a rigorous respect for truth," (Prez/ollnl, La Vove, April 13. till 1.J i for Hie Sotiitlist, It in remarkable that matt) Anif rlciiii Socialists hhould ball l the N'ew Art as something marveliouH. je|iot!i-iiiakiiiK. I suspect they art* I taken in by its grandiloquent pliram- Rotiiaiii UolltitHl, Itt tht. lux! volume ttt jology. Hn.v i an the Socialist find lu- i .Jean riirtstophe, Illumines this phase: i spiral Ion in an art thoroughly ami su-1 "Ij iiiliiht be thought that the fire i i»<*rl>l.v I'MiiiiaHi-t" v-WiiWi, .while It **\* hud dit-il down with the closing of Ma/ i \>fi**n. - tii* ji.nvi r t,( capitalism, like- j Kinl'H eyeg, H was springing to life 1 wis** expresses all Unit Is evil and de-1 ut-Mln. It was the same. Very few Sgrading. Must «e then admit that the I wlnlred to gee it. It gave a clear nnd i Soeinliiti i** g.-iserallv only an economic hrutal .ii*-.ln. . , . Tho -ottquetto of |»ar- ? ri>voJuilc»nlt«». and tlmls iiiHpInttltin ini lie*,, n>nu.-uib of Uiuuvhl. luaUci'isti not ! b'ourw-oi,s-"r *><j'*f.. r.i-.try art? to tht M,; the great thing was t6 "think ! Sodallxi art mtmt not adopt, the j with eiiurage.' To be frank, to be > !«oi* of tin- hour-it <>;*. -Socialist art bntve. ,u mind and deed. Itudaly tbey j tutist (mv,* it* own tuoU, evolve H* : dlBiurb.i the ile-cp of their race. . .'.'own methods to «.vprei.it :tn«J interpret j They miifered, a* from an Insult, from j the new culture which the tfoclallut the. iv.i-j'ent and t'.u.id Indifferentt* ot movement carries within Itv folds j the fli-i-:. their co-.*. inllee of mlna und v, ■ ' . ' * * . Tl •■ • , ... ,. > ii Iii the ihM-m of rhcUtrle and the inorni uis-ivrr*. vthieli fur i-ejiturieii Kail heen * til hei *,<„ lul,) ,i ,i,i,-; ujHiit [Jie i-tjll, of the r cotiii'ij. Thev bnnitheil li,to It Ihelr tuw!!» ■*■•» rt-.ili*m »mj their un- i compriMulsltiK liiwtM--." All '. i ry Hue' Mul Hit, Truth >,*■ t)|e subliiix■"■'. cv|in-Miiou of cajiiialliit n,- Tht» New Heview, COMMUNICATED CONDITIONS IN THE PACIFIC PASS COAL riEt.D3. ALBERTA the When you are buying don't forget that ROYAL CROWN SOAP Is Economical and Efficient Tho valuablo coujkhis aro .valuable for valuable imititiiiiiiM The Royal Crown Soaps, Limited Calgary Alberta :..,l ** off \t, ■! ■I on "Futurism in Itwly, !.'.i'.,jjtr il tr*. -;..-., • *,«j.-,|*, ft ■--, | tnetit, I unit!; I IUli<t!t .In,....tii.),,* fur iltu : progress and the .-effort to thn A'-,,* i!f*ad, tiimVS.f.til hand of t!j< ;i'-,:il pant, have largely cryrt.i j the Put tins' movement. j In th» fourteenth century Italy*, iv i rt,,*j.W-»l -init rn**n**nt*rrl't ntuww"" ) produced th* cultural -efflorescence «.i I vin ItH.n&H-rWiHt *.. U.ttu. t-4* CV.'nit. t,. commercial jtover nWf'cd lo North |Europ«. Italy sank Into th*t sloush of < Mmiiemi <iarkn«s«. Th« serf* -*ho h**t bten freed from ihe soli snd migrated ] Into the towns at proielnrlnj, Mnrx ' country.' aud gava an i»pttt««r 'iavar' ce«M! flex i lite . «U|ir. Tie the .! r!«'» «lNt» . I-*■ t*■* r to tbe flUtrb t I. TUi* is the trnv the 'c!i •et! bj the l»«<|fir )':i*„ <'<tttu>t-my in the nuti- ;>• * *.-< ! |.» W a iia) at,**! ,■ iiSk ,i tlitv for th*t. uiul ,i tl, • 1- matte ;u,\ in.ir*. <• tlten < .lit ' Itn I I 'Se I" OeS Ut4 •. thin fervcni Idealintn the r< • -.i|ii*.ilkt itf-mmie. th!* -Kuturt •."ii of tintr.iiittiielfl i iiiiitiii'.s1 'n.ii > ■ rmurV tl"-.i..i'„iW. fn!'ir,t!ii,i !•- ' *■' i- ■ ' i Ui'Sini, nf :i,'-.'-i-,iii.i» .Uld S.f, ; '' f' l tit* ***■' :!•.' ; !, i'l'!;.,, O* 1'*.*' ' l'hl« ,,* noi i dt*tu Ki ! tut nt Itffi Writer* j.itile. ■*,'•» st,ou':| ' ' • ..» • ■ It' ''-."J-iX: -*!, ' ■ ' * !. * vett.'r* ' tun hiiiiM form c',.!,>!;«r<<!. ti- : " harm* ! .* with thr-h & ;i. i-A- <s. I' ' ,' also ;t docl-al dewitin!. For I'aly **•><':<l- \y I* tiiticb nf n mtt*etim: Konie ,-tve*-:: on !tn cl.is«tfsi t rail Wirt: **loreft*-*e •)# • notltliiti but % pieture jiHlWy. This' •ita-u- ut' thliititS hrvaUn•* *>*:Ul d»-jiiil\. ... lii their place tlm KuturlH demands j '" ' Uav t?'i*7t9\li „"w 'r*"'A,\it \utm*hnVn7u^ t tX lh« tniM-f ctil-»<'« OUt 111 M.(,*.i*<. ntid -a-v. ,, t,,■ ,-\\\'* p-' t' you "trie Her the *.i»» wish wwtttls: ■i*ll,*"* '"'! :I"T h'^M through the min sUe .tell** i.-il Re-Si*. Tht men Si It.,,!.::;* ill***!' Ilil') !, , ." ir * . * .»,*,* ,ni *t?,.i 11 . i*i|;i> mo !l:at ihe ,'it il '• . ,'th«J if !h< '•« ,-».»lnl'. it, t!» > .!.'.»-..*. ir.i, • : *itt IK (;'lt estlt*, •* i colli.I,-*! »iiii II SI.- v, ,.- I .»,*• il>" Mme* .,', I,.• e<i||i|,*fMiV, I1 iftin'.i ■ «-•)! I!l» *t»,-*t i**'-,,-'» .»*., ti Utter I'll tm: h.'<[i the s a .«»tt Uimirt" '■ ...I »-» p..« ,*,.* tile ^ HIGH CLASS Ladies' and Gent's =TAILORS= Give us a Trial it means Satisfaction DeBurle & Birkbeck Next Calvary Meat Market P. O. Box 544 • Fernie, B.C. U: >;*. tietuana ih« .deuiujit Unnn. Hisnor * mnrU ..... ,. and mtf* e *.i«» wish WN^ntly: -rimne tnnst tm loni^r h* m^ly aj^n^.rl-"^ uitder'ntl ' *l:* 'I' 1* fit •"l-Sf'-'l ttftT-t.1 ' " , *J Mu; ■ pwef "ft ti', i-mt:* •'trlilfifi^fir.«doroathonctsm;fft,maa,r),1 alld pm fllm .„ ,.,,i. ,,„. <n«at b**«i»w » wrest rlty avffl. kK <0B., Mv ,Pr?,i„« .« u,,. f,-mimT,i ; l?."'^^ *^*_,I?J??*„B_tt!l*rt,,r l«lW»«t the* »m!i hm*,*. sttd fh- *a> th^y are breaklna "he Mine Act. Th.- mlrters In ihis tin,, iio Mlmf it u *. th* ffttUt nf th** Mitif» ln*i*.»-ct,if tSe | ' way tho Mine A»t i* dealt with by thi*;. '",)rn '1 .")T' ".-l-f .*■- '-*»"• c*^ (T^.-t** ^rt-iftt : [ta» -flotarniw-etit tn-l *'•■« il*»i *U** Min*'; i ln*l»«>rt*ftT 'trill l.tAi fhl» roroosti**' ft I!*-' tli» notrrr tn«* \^«"e \«-t * ■in«iitn.;i*» Iimi ■Ina <i"'.er* and Its aariealtnral tow f*it.-.y., -: from the Bumniains m tb« The ssitnrtst spirit Is hroadtr than '■^,1 f.*** (.».*► mf11.pmf.*«f r> tt* i %i7i**ii s that hn* *i*t**4 tnt-r ail Italy. - ll* rt*- 1 mttriii*.* -,\ «wri»i4nt twit .nf ItMr'a fettdsl niH»*.'i i&f ►■tttantf noYfnent does ttefor*. »oon, to tho potlta enlturo. car riotl on In tha form ot fard*nina.' One* a n«r«»ly "aantraphlcal aii>r# salon.* . Italy hat alnns th* Rlsorflnwno Imn j largely an agTteoTinral Mpression. Italy neMla IndnstHal eipansloti. !**t- t,y n (rrfcuff t>ri> 1ia,mper« ni'Mivif growth. SawMirailat eoMUlnos r»- (main te lie ewe^T-iraim. nm the UM- Jan bourfw>u ara t»*^i. enws-rttn. ru- row-*tstone4. . T*«F possess |lttl» Ini-. not r«»ti*!*t of artists aloiw*: among Ita j eouW not bo mi*. **t»r--. T«o J»*>»fi.dr*4 ■ I ttetftre, nor tha ewanire"{» cM-r*iv# : »wt n %lm$. aAer#«ts ara aoetoiiv I. lanm projaet*. In a4itiKm, ital;r lack* u:»t*... ■.-nrnaMsta, p»«tid*»s. mm and tatwral a4rantag«t~e*«al aad itm. f«-, «'om*n ii» all walls nf lite, hm** w! tora IndtoiMMMMbla for Industrial 4«- Uie Ideal oflnduatrtal progress. Mm hi xolopmtMU Um* afcaa4a»t posswslfcit of t — n>- faiartsta *tin4*mu *!»*.' muK.J t*n»w» m<i**i f>rn.t an otutnau: por l^" ">"- ♦trr*-**^*'"* ^r th» p*<t Tftfiy'l-j^ |Uat la tbe world aaarhsc ltai>. ae.ldr*t»tt» «f mtMixg the Imparl*! Italy \Wm &MMWT txT%WM Ii'fS^.4-M,*-!****ll*t pat^mtttU^iM >i*- rmitn^M mti4*:mu At: mm.' (BmJfMjf ^^MMm^L^m. »Ww*».V.t„*. * t fl<*»)^ '.. CI e«Mi [J C. E. 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NEWNHAM, Editor-Manager Telephone No. 48 Post Office Box No. 380 PUBLIC UTILITIES The past week has seen the town of Fernie in the throes of a municipal election, and last Monday night the usual meeting was held for the candidates to express their views, and explain away their actions, if they happened to be members of tlie late Council. „ , » The most interesting feature of the meeting was the publication of the city's financial statement, and possibly the electric light profit and loss account is the oue that appealed to most of the audience. Last year the'Council made certain cuts'in the discount rates to big consumers and gave increased discounts to small consumers. Tliis, of course, was a benefit to the small consumer, and slightly increased the rates to the big consumer. The increased revenue may be ascribed to two causes: Increase in number of small consumers and amount used by them, and the increased cost ,f,o large consumers. If the balance sheet is correct, as a result of the readjustment tlie city has made a profit of about $850.00, and tliis would appear to be exceedingly good business. * It is nice to hear the Mayor and Council hold forth about how they liave studied the interest of the workers, but it is to be sincerely hoped that we have not exhausted their fund of generosity, and that t?he new Council will even surpass the efforts —^fHheHate-one-Tn-^tudying^heHnterrate^f-those" who form the whole life and'soul of the community. There is another side-to this question, however, which was lost sight of by the'Mayor and Councillors last Monday night, and this, they failed to regard the light and water as..a public utility, which should not be run for profit or the benefit of the big consumer, but in Ihe interests of the majority. The Council might try encouraging the small consumer to use more current*, and give him even better rates than he at presout has. There is no need of handing the benefits of a public utility to twenty-fire or fifty nicn, and the argument that eleetrie light and power can be installed in a business block for one quarter what it costs to install it in a residential block ia far from convincing, for the rates are not limited to blocks, but to the amount consumed, and any mau could erect a factory or work* oil the outakirUi of the town, which would entail an extension of the line, and still, by consuming the mjuired amount get the discounts given to large eonaumers. Another point, nnd this the Mayor nnd thc Councillors might get into their heads, namely, thnt it ia the residential Heel ions of this town thnt create tlie buiririeaN blocks and sustain them. However, tho last balance aheet should conclusively prove to the (-ity Council that n reduction to the small eon- hiuner doe* not necewtni'ily mean a loss to the city. The prices of current in this town will compare fn- as one of the basest ingrates, but one of the best servants of the capitalists with whom he at one time warred. The workers should not lose sight of this lesson; it is a splendid exemplification of what he ■will, require in the future if he desires victory- Power. History but repeats itself, and what Botha has been guilty of has happened time and time again. It shows the shallowness of patriotism and the scrength of capitalism; it proves beyond a shadow of doubt to the worker that so long as the present system maintains so long shall he find the bravest and tlie best ready to prostitute themselves to the god .of Mammon. Of course, in Botha's ease it is "Jaw and order" and the protection of property, but how' stood property or "law and* order" with the Boer general in his campaign? Did he respect them in his efforts to protect liis country? How then can be expect men fighting for a living—not a country—but the right to exist as other men exist—to respect them? There is, unfortunately, often found among the workers an attempt to construe their philosophies to fit their own petty squabbles and bickering. Some men who, when the shallowness of their argument and attitude is pointed out to them, realize how mean und debasing such attacks are; others do not. Without attempting to sermonize, it is only necessary to point out that when men will insist upon holding up individuals to explain the evils of our system, their conception of scientific Socialism is of the very meanest. The fact that one or two may have an easy job cuts no figure at all in upholding or destroying the present system, and even the abolition of these one or two jobs will not retard or progress the workers' welfare. Discontent is, of course, natural. It is the desire of the dispossessed to posses, but when this is carried to extremes in the labor organization or Socialist movement, the motives for such become questionable. The whole trend of the capitalist is to agree or disagree amicably. Big business interests realize that nothing is gained by fighting one another, and that tlieir strength lies in the consolidation and the concentration of their efforts. The trusts are the outcome of this policy, > and their strength is the result of its fulfilment, and when labor has accomplished what the trusts have in the way of consolidation, then indeed will all men be free from the chains of capitalism, but just- so long as they can point with derision at the disunion among our ranks, just so long as men's minds are so narrow that they cannot eliminate the individual from their philosophy, so long" will the worker be subject to the thralldom of the present system. CAPITALIST DIRECT ACTION IN STRIKES Careful observers of the labor struggle may.'have noticed that of late there has not been so much talk of driving Socialists out of the scene of action during strikes, the reason being that in many cases so many of the rank and file of the strikers are Socialists that such a policy becomes impossible and ridiculous. Notably is this so in the copper mining strike now proceeding in the Calumet region, It is true they deported Moyer, shooting and beating him up in the process, but this was probably from force of habit, and not knowing just what else to do. They probably didn't give much thought to the question of the probability of his coming back. But thnt is just what he did, as they might have known, and now the situation, from their standpoint, is worse than before, A public investigation is under way, and cannot now be stopped. A.group of the ablest nnd most prominent Socialists in the country is now on the spot, watching future developments, nnd revelations like those of Lawrence and West Virginia nre in order. The Socialist press is on the nlert to give thein the widest circulation, nnd even the capitalist press shows some tendency now to drop its policy of suppression and concealment of facts regarding the strike. It would he too much to miy, perhaps, that because of these developments the strikers are now certain of winning, but it may be aaid with much reason that their chances havo improved. The fact that the striking community in this ease is strongly impregnated with Socialist knowledge and principle han tHidotihtrdiy contributed to make their resistance more stubborn and increase their v'irably with any town in Canada, ami »■: nee ito J prospect* of u MitcfCNsful conclusion to the strike, icanon for entering into competition witli the Yu- j Hu! h'rhap* moat aignificant is the distinctly ob- hon or Alaska. - K''rva,''ft tendeney of a general breakdown nil along 11 lie line of the enpitnl'iHt policy of physical force and direct action in dealing with strike*. They worked it in the limit in Cnhnnet. nud are now in a worse I pimition than when they inaugurated it. Kvru their lv THE SOUTH AFRICAN SITUATION II the pro** reporfs <Ji>in*r.*il Louis Botha .-oriv.-t. j wretched tool*, the atrikfbreaker* and gunmen, are lie tun*! tiavi" undergone ;t tvniarknlih* Huiuv"'' '»«»'»*'ur upon them in Khonfa, with bundli-* of affi- Oit* last (wive or fourteen yearn Who would j l]*yH* i«stifyitsir to the abominable treatment they tmaKilte the IreediMH lovilltt, heroic eiMiiiiiaiHlMIII of ,, , ,,*"*"*v "<•«■»»« "« ««• worn , ,, A. , , , they wrre exjtecttil to do, and did do Doubtful nn tilt* lUlff itll Ifllllty ol UlC nUltfllM'tlt 111 ••olllH-e- i, • 4.„,j„,.„.. ,„„„ . ,, ... , ,. ... "•»* testimony may be, they will have peculiar <hf- fiort wilh the pnseiit South Afri.-nn ir.,uhl«* ih»t n.-ulty iu dim-mUtiug it. Duriiijt the terror tb.-y he "would guarantee tlm) with the end of the : why quite willing to take the testimony of one of prwent rri*i* thi»r»» would not b<» another worker** i th*"* wretch** affainst that of ten of the utriker*. Communicated To 'the Editor, District Ledger, F-ernJe, B. C. Dear Sir,—Would you kindly allow me a little space in your valuable pa- pea- in order to explain something that appeared in 'the last issue of your paper, muter .the heading of "Michel Looal Union Notes," an-d which read "A contract miners' meeting followed to 'bring certain charges against the scrutineers in the election for check- weigtfytaon." Any outsider reading this might think that there had heen something very crooked in this ejection, but these so-called charges, in the opinion of the vast majopty of .people here, were without any foundation whatever. Ia justice to tlie checkwedgamen, scrutineers and ail concerned, I take •the opportunity of 'making this short explanation of the whole affair. ONE WHO .ATTENDS MEETINGS. Michel, B. C„ Jan. 12, 1914. ALBERTA FEDERATION OF LABOR Editor, The Ledger, Fernie, B. C, •Wheatland Centre Local No. 109, United Farmers of Alberta, affiliated with the Alberta Federation of Labor, has forwarded to the Federation the following resolutions, requesting that copies be forwarded to yourself and other parties. The Federation of Labor in Alberta feels that the working miners now on strike have been given but very scant consideration at the hands of the authorities, and trusts that the many protests entered by various labor forces will have an effect. The Resolution Moved by H. L. Wilson, seconded by H. Renkenberger, and unanimously carried:— "Whereas, the miners of Vancouver Island have been compelled to strike for the protection of their lives while earning their daily 'bread; and "Whereas, on account of this strike they have been continually persecuted by their masters; and "Whereas, the Government of British Columbia hfes shown a servile partiality In fiavor of the mine owners, and persecuted and imprisoned the workers, as we believe, in defiance of law, order and justice; it is hereby "Resolved, that we, the members 'of Wheatland Centre Local No. 109, of the United Farmers of Alberta, extend to the persecuted workers of Vancouver Island our heartfelt sympathy in their struggle for life against their conscienceless exploiters; and it is also '',.-■ -'.' ■ ,'■'■ "Resolved, that we call upon the law-abiding' and fair-minded citizens of British.,Columbia to"redeem their province from the brutal and disgraceful acts performed by the government and courts^on Vancouver Island during the recent controversy. "Wheatland Centre Local, No. 109, U. F. A., Barons, Alta,, Dec 20th, 1913. "John A. Lund, Secretary." Alberta Federation of Labor, B. W. Bellamy, Secretary, BOXING IN FERNIE The fight went ithe full length (fifteen rounds), and was nobody's fight from start to finish. Both men preserved excellent good linmor, and as an indication, in the thirteenth round, Burrows rushed Uvanni to the ropes and, slipping himself, brought the former dawn with him half way through the enclosure. Both men arose laughing, Uvanni proffering his opponent assistance to rise. It was one of those little incidents, so' rarely seen in the ring, .but iwas indicative of the clean sport and good feeling which prevailed throughout the whole bout The decision was a draw, which appeared to meet with popular approval. C. Whe- lan refereed. Jim Burrows is 9©rtain- ly a marvel and liis latest perforanance is a decided contradiction of the oft- •repeated statement that '"they never eome back." Joe Uvanni is hoping to make a match with Billy Weeks at the Coast, and If he is in a'lfr -condition Joe, should send Weeks all *thb way. In any event, we feel sure it would ibe a good match. A splendid .evening's entertainment, value for ,money, and good clean sport. in which all the combatants displayed a love of fairness1 and good humor, was witnessed at the Fernie Athletic Club on Wednesday night. The opening bout between 'the two Joinson boys, of six rounds, was well received by the audience, who appreciated *he efforts of the lads. The second bout of four round®, be-' tween Harry Qutgg and Conroy, was interesting and some smart boxing was seen. Conroy was the faster of the two men, but Qulgg had considerably more weight, and after a smart four rounds the referee, Pete Wilson, awarded ithe decision to Conroy. ■ The main event came off ait 11.30, and was between J. Burrows and J. Uvanni, Jim Burrows is a .well known old timer In the Pass, and has fought many .battles In the ring. He is considerably older than Uvanni and lias not been actively engaged in the ring for the last five or six years. Uvanni has had several bouts in Canada, and has got ithe decision over Dick Marshall! on two occasions. He gives every 'promise for the future, and the way he shaped on Wednesday night was ample evidence that he has both science and ring craft at his command*. ORPHEUM HIGH CLASS PHOTO PLAYS UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT EXTRA SPECIAL EXTRA Vaudeville In addition to the usual program of motion pictures a GRAND THEATRE ALBERTA THEATRE COMPANY LESSEES A. B. Shoemake, Manager All on a Summer Day A Circes Comedy-Drama The Dawning Vitagraph Special in Two Parts J&oncho±JHH$h&4h^ A Western Feature by G. M. Anderson A Flurry in Diamonds An Excellent Comedy mad® hy Es&any MONDAY' JANUARY 19th A Secret of the Safe A Three-Heel Drama of Unusual Interest The Lighthouse Keeper and a Comedy that will make you laugh 11 ADMISSION '- - 10 and 15 cents Matinee 5 and 10 cents Card of Thanks John L. OatM wiihei to thank a]] tbot« who helped, by vote or boost, to Mcure hit return u chief magistrate of the oity of Fernie. TRIO THE VERSATILE itt * REVENGE IS SWEET One continuous Laugh. Introducing singing specialities THE FAMILY THEATRE WELL SEATED AND VENTILATED ADMISSION :: 20c 4fe lOc Fri. and Sat. 25c Matinee Sat. 2.30 Pictures only Eiaigj-SfiMSiaiB^^ THE Bellevue Hotel COMMERCIAL HOUSE Best Accommodation In the Pass.— Up-to-Date — Every Convenience.— Excellent Cuisine. SUITABLE FOR LADIES AND GENTLEMEN J. Ai CALLAN, Prop. BELLEVUE, Alta. Stephen T. Humble For Skates, Hockey Sticks, Heaters Ranges, Furniture, Stationery etc BELLEVUE Alberta A. I. BLAIS Grocer We have a complete new stock of Groceries & Canned Goods Also several Salvage lines away below cost Frank, Alta. * TWO •TOMS Bellevue, Alta Classified Ads.-Cent a Word SNAP—180 Acrot Farm In famous Pincher Cr-wk district with good cash market for everything. Na* house, barn, urn nary, all fenced and cross fenced; 60 acres under cultivation; Hpk'N-Jlil water syrinx; anil, black clay loam; school same ite- tion; |K»Kt office 2-. miles; * mites from town. Cheap, all cash or MM down, balance to suit purchaser. Would tike to no Kaat. Address: A. B. Pctmlng'ton. Plncb#r V'r-wk. Alberta 130 TWO HOf'-MKN POH HAI.K In Fronrh Camp. Coal Creek, cheap. Apply Win ltu.vli.Uou, WcUU Camp, U3 Xi9JL%9 JL XXJZfdfiL JL Jt&JCt PICTURES CHAMOKD DAILY ALWAYS Mriki- in .>mUi Alli. a lor » tf<HM;ration." I . . it .,,, ****** iih-j t«u imniit iww rwiilf-im dial iiirar IHiowa i "V »*•««}»*««> *«-K.M I Mitt lor , ,..,.. ■. ■ <• _ i i .i ii ,*ix,*u ftukfujr, v*m»t tut$ atrium* nav* hiwhvm known ; av« im non r>nl thnt thi* vorv men who ilffcnffftl tho l-^r*' *. . • A¥* "' , <twm lo W, linn, twrjumr*. bnlli.ii mnl munl-wm. j •gihrt *H the jiw«m an-l mmAhn I^^^*»« . t|„. drripl «nd ^-um of tlw httinwi r«« pw^l inlol «li<*t|iUy«*l during the lt-wr wnr iif HWHMIHM, »h.»til«i) thi* norv'u** ttt ««a|»it*li«m r t t» ,i im. KMttii k »»».»> ki* \hk Hiitittttintt' n*' Port SALE-i-4mtp. « rooBM-4 v*omt- «*i Moww on half lot. No. 79 " <w Atotmt*, Annp*. Apply, Ji t*i.f,9t:t,... i. * ft-" *. >■<*....,. -,9t* rapitalMt* whom tmtln bo fought m dwiwrntoljr t,»! »«It etiinwniirnlly to th«- «trikM*, the Cnliimft t>pi* tMml. Tim* nfter time, U»«« l«U»r nu'inWr* m'w*1* «iU hnv" «',,i"i * *>w th«w*n«l ««««. .U'tt-r- ■n ... t»_t. t i i .l «: r .i ii . i '"''"''i fwhirr* t<» lh«» roitk* of i)nm* vtihono infl-t'X- ChnMt Britain «l*noun<v.I th« grtion of tin- Hntnh ... .. ... . .... _ ' ,. ,. . " , . . „ .,,h,p ""J*"'* '* lhp abolition of the capitalist inmlo of Gorernmtnt ami tho How war; tin* «ft.»r um*', nt i r,nM|„,ti,in „„>, ttm, hrnm.h m ^^f^ ^^ tlw «ih! of th« »*r *«a th*« r«««t«r»tt.»n of i»h*,•.»„,, jk. jarKr|y »W|nWiit«l by tht WoeiiiHat prm the LaLur j.:*iI A-iwulUt (i-iila^ uf (lvv.a UniX*. ilriviu« tlu; 1v*m»u *,{ il»,- MlriW homu t«» uiuhittiil-t^j ttffppd wfioii tlw (pr»r*»rnm*nl His* n«,*eemity of hom.» °f worker* eisewher«. | nlm in «o«th Africa Itut llotha «n<l hia *mm»u-« ^I tor« *««l diiwt actfem in atrik« tnm , . _ .... . •"""** . ^ -Wipiti'Ut aMe **f the ranfliet ia w»«r takinir on nrv employ wl to maintain th«» pnwnt lytAem, ami . jtL^^^.^* , . ■ - AA . , , their attitnda .ml aet«.na will m»t l»e l««t upon th* *,„.&,Wsf, llllir„ u„t;t.,^kt> l|uku www tWfw^-N.V^ worden. Ifotto '• name will §» down to po*tmty york f*gif. SHHSSSaHS Mining Classes A. KIKSMaN ilMo Mining Instnttfor. SanaHnn Uu»tn«wt lolieiHi Will coich a few StudenU for Second and Third cUft certiftcatei Calarwrftt 22BetlitineA»e. FERNIE 1 EXTRA SPECIAL for Saturday Matinee and Evening The Great Gripping "Gaumont" Feature FANTOMAS, THE MAN IN BLACK J*. UNSURPASSED Jt ^^^* JK%w mSS Kj Mmt9 %tHr ^^.^p A Detective Picture ^vrorth Seeing Although thit ia a special feature, the prices will remain the same on Coming Soon Coming Soon Coining Soon Sir Walter Scott's IVANHOE in % Reels % ^^w*—'«^— pi" * -«—-■imiiwi-ini.il —im niiiiii*aiiiiww*M»w^wwiww«iiwi»^iiiiiiiii i •mtwmMmimmmmMtwmmtm-m--mimm*-*-*mtst^ '♦MILLERS MOVIES" Always the best m the Film Market THE DISTRICT LEDGBB, FERNI*!, B. C, JANUARY 17, 1914. PAGE FIVE /( ft*** ********* v*** I ■t«****»»»**ili»»»»^h>**»***■**»»»»»¥» »»»»»» »»******'»»'' »*»>***•»***»*»*i«»»*»ll»»»»»■*»*>*»*»»«r*-< News of The District Camps +•*•***** t^H^^**y **»»»»■»»*»»**-***»¥ »»¥»»»»»< ■f y Y V y Y Y Y 'I My-p-ov-ov* »¥¥»»«««««*»**»***»»*»»*»*»*»» ♦ BELLEVUE NOTES ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ •Mr. Edward Barker, who has .been in this caiap for .some time, left this week tor his home in Yorkshire, Eng- lan. Mr. George Copeland left this week lor the North to take ia position as pit boss. He -has lately been employed at Burmis ate ,fire boss. His friends wish him every success. The Bellevue hockey team went to Blairmore on Friday and played the latter team, but. came home defeated, although by no means disgraced. The same teams meet again on Fridav, 16th. Come and boost for the best team in the Pass. Mr. John Hutton left camp this- week for *he north country. The junior hotkey team went to Hillcrest on Sunday to play the kids of that camp a friendly game. The boye came home defeated to the tune of 3-10. Never mind, beys, you'll do better iaext lime. The now hospital, which haa be-pn 'built tor Dr. McKenzie, will be opened this week. It will be one of the finest ln the Pass and have all the latest equipment. Bob Levitt left this week for the International Convention. He will he absent for a couple of weeks. Mm. Joe. Allison entertained a number ot Meads at her home on Sunday last. ,." "■ The aawrtversary of Bobble Burns will be held in the Workers' Hall, on Jan. 23, nt 7.30 p.m. The chair will be taken by Mr. J. R. McDonald, assisted by Dr. McKenzie, and a concert of appropriate and popular selections will he rendered. The price of admission will be one "tone." Dancing at 11.30 p.m. Refreshments witli be served and the public are asked to please take notice that this will be the only notice of this event Don't forget the date, Jan. 23, at 7.30 p.m. •>, The newly-formed branch of the Lpyal Orange Lodge held their meeting on Thursday and elected their office™, tho following being elected: VforoMpfuI master, Bro. Thomas Bradley; deputy, Bro. John Allanby; chaplain, Bro. G. W. Goodwin; recording secretary, Bro. F. Badgett; financial ' secretory. Bro. Luther Goodwin;- treasurer, .'Bro. Watts Goodwin;' dl- reotor of ceremonies, Bro. W. Connors: flrflt lecturer, Bro. J. R. McLeod. The election for the Order of Owls took place on Sunday last The fol- ' lowing are officers: President Bro. E. W. Chrisble; vice president. Bro. Fred Ohappell; invocator. Bro. Albert Padgett; secretary, Bro. Fred Padgett; treasurer, Bro. Robert Cummings; warden., Bro. Geo. Christie;' pfcftetn rBror-Arneid'^^ieyriOTtlnW^B^TKr '.Marland. After the installation of of- flcem the members had a nice social, the pplnolpal beverage being Muteine. The Bugles had a meeting on Saturday and .Instailed their officers after a «oeiel. A further, piece of correspondence from A. J. Carter drew our attention to the fact that the Internationa! had made it possible whereby our Local secretaries could be bonded. Anyone cbnvensant^with *a.-*recent happening in the District will welcome the news and act accordingly, as seen as the necessary forms'arrive. Our pit committee made their weekly report of business done with the superintendent, which included subcontracting, new men being hired whilst Old hands were without places, stolen fools, all of which were settled to the satisfaction of the 'Local. The cammdttee also reported'"success in getting the company rate of wages for a place which has been in dispute for a few weeks. '-• . . Our usuai pleasuring committees were appointed and our meeting ter* minated with the following motion: That the secretary post notices to the effect that we desire all members present at our next regular meeting, when we will either concur or nonconcur with the resolutions of our committee; also, our delegate to the convention will be chosen, and as it is desirable that our best men represent us, come one and all and do the selecting. ♦ PASSBURG AND VICINITY ♦ ♦ By Observer ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ It seems that even the school janitors are sharing ln the prosperity tliat we have been waiting so long for. At Passburg the janitor previously re-- ceived ?50 per month, but since the end of last month his wage Is now according to report something like $30 a month. If this prosperity would but drift over us, how happy we should be underneath. Tom iMerriman and Dai Randall, ■from Coleman, were visitors here this week and also to Police Flats. After enjoying themselves, which they did during their short stay among their many friends, thqy started to try and find their way out. After striking a •number of different trails they proceeded due west and we trust that they reached home safely. (Come oftener, boys, and learn a little more of the country.) , The mines here were idle on Tuesday and it is being rumored that there will be nothing doing until after the 15th of this month. But never mind, boys, as soon as the operators use all ot their surplus we shall have all kinds of work piling.up more, so that they may want not ' The financial statement of the benefit dance for H, Yearly, of Burmis, (Which took place The mines have been in operation since Christmas with the exception of last Saturday. No more Sunday work at Buranisi. Last week our secretary was posting three notices notifying the mine •iworkers cf the convention call of District No. 18, one on the post office, one on ifche lamp house and another at the mouth of the tunnel. Shortly after along comes an official of the coal company on his way to the tipple. He stopped and read the announcement, which was in three different languages. After satisfying his hungry soul, he had the audacity to tear down, the notice, -but nothing was said to him, because our secretary carnie to the comcilusion that It was only the depth of this official's ignorance tliat made Wm aot so foolishly. However, we are given to understand that this is not the only time that our secretary has been treated with contempt by the officials of the Davenport Coal Company. Guess tbey would like to see you at Macleod, Tom. The regular meeting of Burmis Local Union, which was held Sunday morning, in Murphy's Hall, and although it was not strongly represented they appointed our secretary (Tom Harries) to represent Local at the eleventh annual convention. The only grievance whioh is still pending Is a compensation claim and a reiftund which was Illegally deduoted 4from the miners' wages for tool sharpening since November, 1911. - The Observer, as you are all aware, ds one of the pupils In the tango school and is not what you may can a polished dancer as yet, although he has gained sufficient courage to acconn- ipany a young lady to the.school each night. But, unfortunately, the young woman is not over pleased. Let us know, Mr. Editor, how to humor people. ,., (Given up trying long ago.—Ed.) ♦ BEAVER MINES NOTES ♦ ♦ - ' ♦ ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ I> ♦ Bellevue Local Union Note* Last week .the mine here worked full time, but has not started this week so far. Overfilling the orders Is apparently responsible for the temporary stoppage. Mr. Pitcher, consulting engineer, and Mr. W. 'Maxwell, superintendent, Lethbridge, paid a visit of Inspection to Beaver on .Tuesday of this week. A free farewell dance will be held in the new hall on Wednesday, the 14th inst., in connection with the departure of Miss Ruth Crosby, who is about to leave here on the 21st inst. to take up the nursing profession at Calgary. A free supper will also be tion of engineer in Chinook power house. Rev. W. S. Young and Mrs. Wilcox .attended 'the Sunday School convention, at Bellevue on Tuesday. Monday was an exciting day in town, being the election of councillors. Voting began at. 2 o'clock aud continued till 9 o'clock, and the ratepayers showed their interest in town affairs by turning out to the polls. Three of those nominated the previous week had 'Withdrawn their names from the list, namely, McDonald, Dunlop and Wheeler. When the votes were, counted that evening, the following results were given out: Wilson, 42; Wefr, 40; McGowan, 31; Morgan, 19; Thomas, 16. On Tuesday night the Prank Hockey team journeyed to Coleman, also a •long line of supporters. Frank is always there when It comes to some one to shout The game started about 8.30. The first 20 minutes was rather slow, nothing exciting happening except a long shot by Ford, of Frank, whitch got Into the net before the Coleman goal keeper was aware of its closeness. The second period showed fast hockey on both sides, bringing the score to 3-3. The third period was the fastest hockey seen this year. Well on in the period Coleman managed to score and it was thought the game would finish without any more goals, but another long shot from Ford fooled Holmes again, tying the score again*, and in that way it finished, after which the referee called the teams to play off 5 minutes each way, but Frank .refueedto do so. The Coleman fellows faced off and scored their goal and then they called it a win for themselves. Some seemed very sore about Frank's action in not .playing off, but what was the use? Coleman informed them when they went on the Ice that the game was protested. Frank fellows gave them a good game and didn't see the use in going out to work hard any -longer, Frank is in the league for the sport of it Others seem bound to win the cup even if it is by protest, etc. Coleman comes to Frank to play on,Thursday night. Report of the Frank Xmas Tree Fund Receipts Received from Bohemian peo- $ pie (per F. Wefrk ......... 30.75 Received from Bohemian Gymnastic Society 5.00 Collected by W. Hilton and E. 'Blais ...; 44.95 Sanatorium Hotel and Guests (per W. J. McGowan) 5.00 A, 1. Blais—one box of oranges Cooperative Store—one box of Oranges »v Our meeting convened as usual at 2.30 p.m. with the president in the chair, before a fair crowd. The flr»t Item waa Iho adoption of tbe minutes, followed by correspondence from Pre*. ..Smith and Sec-Tress. A. J. Carter, lldrawlng oar attention to the nearness _M our eleventh annual convention. most of tliolr suggestion* being very |tjnwdy. Aa it is up to each Local Union to make itself familiar with i any flaws tbat exist in constitution, \greei»enlo, by-la ws. Aa regards the |-*oi* progressive preamble, recotn- , mended by Pres. Snifcb. w« were »• Hher at a Ibm to understand what ho kally desired along that line. But In ]o event af lt appealing to our dole- i or delegate*, they have the power .support It or vice versa. 'Tho question of equitable taxation win that we bare been discussing !«re tor some time, and any measure Jgt haa tke purpose ot equalising the (axeo ef (he highest and lowest paid Vork-t-r, will have the support of thia ead tlie appreciation or the ■■MA .JMIMMUM* (tJThft gueotton of makln* the recall I iters tmctleable ft alto very eeason- lable aad any imam whereby this clio Fho AuttMatod will have the support of (this Local. Thtt present machinery \_» tm from Moir everything dealred. • re-namme-ndatlon tbat nominations IMetrhd offleers take pkae on* it* later will be left In (he hande detonates, aa the president [gnvo aa aa aloe In hie circular tor the fadtMMVtr «| a chance. The quee- I tion of tto todebtednee« of Loeal UU IwiH take tkm aawe course, for tlie OT.-^^rTIc^reoW^at fl each, |99; musicians, $5; floor powder, {2.25; refreshments, $13; printing, $8; income, $99; expenditure. $28.25; balance. $70.75. We are given io understand that some of the persona who participated In the selling of tickets are not as yet In a position to collect all the money for tickets sold. However, this la not gentlemanly on the part of anyone who retains the dollar after obtaining a ticket. Dig up, boys, the person you Intended to benefit Is in need of it, •Mr. and Mrs. Dave Morris, of Bellevue, were visitors at the Paaiburg Hotel on Sunday laat The Passburg collieries were idle on Friday last, owing to shortage of box cars. It Is also rumored that the coal company Intends laying of! a number of day shift men. Mr. Levi Johns has severed bis connection with Leltch Coal Company. Mr. Jack Howells and George Rosy blow Into the city last week with the intention of cumplng here daring the winter. Nothing doing around Pocahontas for single men, aaya Jack. Mr. T. H. Duncan and family arrived hack Saturday morning after fonr ntjoyable months In the land of the thlatle. "Canada for roe," aaya Tom, Mr, Harry While, whs.been suffering for ilio last two week* with In rrlppe. enn be heard again calling out "gent* to the right, ladles to the left." We are glad to hear you, Harry, If we are not In a position to see you. Mr. Mike Klnnlck. an old timer in the Ptmt, blew In from Calgary last Friday. (Says Mike: "Me no savvy Calgary.") Tbe Saturday evening's entertainment at Passburg haa tlvnn great pleasure to many a lonely heart In and outside of the beautiful burr, and the Observer hopes that It may continue to entertain through the winter. Tha Maple Leaf Coal Company are still developing No. 1 seam aad to far as they have annk <he alope |j seems that the seam Is Improving, tiie thickness of the sean hetng about eight feet of dean coal with about sixty digress pitch. Wa hope that But w« would UkeUMMthls vein will continue to improve. ateptm fragest to remember the bacons* we are of the opinion when- Total cash Expenditure $85.70 ♦ ♦♦♦♦♦•♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ COLEMAN NOTES, ♦ 9- ♦ ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ On Monday night, Jan. 12, a fiare- weM dance was given in the Coleman Opera House in honor of Mr. Cameron, who has retired from business as a jeweller owing to ill health. Mr. Cam- eron was Coleman's first mayor, and fulfilled the duties to the entire satisfaction of the inhabitants. He has also .been chairman of the School Board for a number of years. He goes on an extended tour of the eastern provinces of Canada, also visiting his najtive straths and burns of bonnie Scotland, where the scent.of the bonnie 'blooming heather, it is hoped, will bring renewed health to him. The lunch provided by Mrs. and Mr. East- on was by far and away the best provided for the guests assembled in coleman in honor of Mr. Cameron for a long time. About forty couples occupied the floor for the dance, many of Mr. Cameron's friends coming in from the various places. A most enjoyable night was spent by ail. 'Born, at the Coleman Miner?* Hospital, on Jan. 9, a son, to Mr. and Mrs. D. H. Hyslop. Mother and child are doing well, Mrs. Brennen, of Coleman, is visit- weeking friends in Lethbridge for the week. Dr. R. T. Ross left on Tuesday morning's flyer for Spokane to give evidence to a case brought against the C. P. R. by Thomfes Kennedy, of the Croiy's Nest, for $20,000 for the loss of an arm*, which happened exactly one year ago at .the Coleman depot On Sunday night, the 11th, ahout 6 pjn., the Coleman fine brigade were called out to what might have -terminated in a serious fire In the Cameron Block. Fortunately, one of the fire brigade noticed the cause of tho fire and quickly had the brigade on the scene and In a very short space of time had the fire under control. An Orange Lodge has been formed in Coleman and the following were installed as officers; Rev. D. J. Watkins Jones, W. M.; J. L. McKinnon, D. M.; W. Antrolus, chaplain; F. R. J. Phenix, recording secretary; Hlnra Dougan, treasurer; J. Falrburn, director of ceremonies; J. Dlnney, first lecturer; J. Gregory, second lecturer; J. Mitchell, first committee man. From some unexplained reason the horses attached to the milk wagon wniclx supplies Coleman with uuik took fright and bolted, and a smash-up took place in, the Main Street, whereoy the owner came to the loss of ahouc titty gallons of iniik. given on thi^bccaalQa^by_4he^¥4|^ forget the nicht^-i' Burns on Total [.The i [of o«r wo received Aon our In- le-RWttosftl aad as ye have freely re- Vet red, freely give. Ttwt-e win be other resolutions com- '.ng from this Loeal by neat week, and Uwiag to tho mino being on alack tlmo }m rnmlwUm committee have plenty [ <* time to dig ont some flaws in our LYRIC THEATRE BeUerue Alta. X* ♦ ♦♦ ♦ ♦ r«i^* -** U» |»t**« jut* nml oil onr efforts art for your entertainment. Soered (Vineert every Hun- il.iy nifclit with um*v. Wy the hytk Orrheolni of five pieces. mie HEME GO. mux. teams of mat ths miners gen emllr settle down to work Instead of a sating their time eoutlnosllr the same aa they have been doing In tbe past. The mlaes are working fairly steady inst at preMuit sad we eipect t*r> •hortly to seo them fall blast Ttegater meeting of Maple Lear Lo i"*! VrMn •»!?'. be held lo Union Matt, Maple Leaf, Randay moralng. at 10.20, wht*n all member* are ro-qoaatad to W^k iuu«<a<Ml in* j*w -nwijii., T fl llsrries waa np ber* on Mon day Isat nnmnlfttig and found eom*- tfelag like seven new men to join the tmlmi. Let una alii wear tike battoo, «»ya. aad eodeavov to tm otto****** tost ow seeretarr. IVmb Mstrlft. is oalMag too first wai* of eaeb noma. "Ito mMMf "w-rt; mi t&ej&lnt aeek of mm gwaoi ' siwiago weoit, well, wall, wiat do yea tMnk tbe mtnen ate mad* tot nothnm* Mr. awd Mrs. J, Tbobisoo. of flea Cetambia Hotel. Wbo. are vfaHJog ibetr daagfeter. Mr* Daaeao. of -Um Paaabarg Hotel. l^eol Vmttm, held m tbo 111* last In Mevafc tlell. tV>m Harries «>■ d«l» 1 sated to ■rnwwt'nt. f-oeni 5tJ2 a,t t&e etwtwth aaeeal IHmrtti Ooarenttoo led tho Vntt*4 Wm Wwtw of km*r- Friends 'oT Ruth, and apparently a jolly good night is in store for those (who will take this opportunity of bidding her au revolr. We wish you every success in your new venture. Ruth, for you have been the life and «orfl „_ t,._^ soul of every social function held In * ™,,°nJi*™ Beaver for the past few years. About a month ago the ash dump In connection, with the boilers caught fire, owing, it Is supposed, to hot live cinders being tipped among the ball burned rubbish. As the whole dump was apparently ln a state of combustion and the fire had forced Its way to the large coal heap on the aouth side, several men and two teams bad to be employed to cut a chasm between the coal and aeh dump heaps. For the first time In Its history Beaver Mines will take part In celebrating the lfiBth anniversary of the birthday of Robbie Burns. A strong committee, composed of six braw Scot laddies and an equal number of bonnie lassies, all pure bred and old country born, has been appointed, with •Mr. Tom Moody secretary. Bob Brown president and Dave MuJr vice president Owing to tbe 25th falling on Sunday, and both balls being engaged on the Saturday and Monday nights, it wss agreed to do one over on Bobby by celebrating his birthday on Friday ovonln-ff, the 23rd Inst, A concert, supper snd dance has been arranged to take place In the Pioneer Hall, com- menclng at 7.30 p.m.. and finishing at 3 a.m. on the Hth. Tickets tl.SO each gentlemen, ladles frae. Although all exiles from the land o' cakes or their descendants are cordially Invited, It is tbo committee's Intention to give all admirers of the plowbor poet an on- Krtunlty ef taking part In tbe eelfr ttlon and while a Scotch committee will occupy the hnlf back and forward territory, with an Ensllsh goal keeper, Nova Scotlsns snd Canadians ran play on tho wings, whilst representatives ef the rose and shamrock will be kicking llko devils from fall bsck to feed tbe forwards. Surely sll tbls will be In conformity witb tho sentlmsnts ef tho poet who preached the brotherhood of man and wrote and sang Is tbo following strain: Then let as pray thst eome what msy, As rome It will for a' that. IImM man to man. the world o'er. Will brothers ba and a* lhat! Dr. D*laney was railed away aboat tbe middle of laat week to im a rela* tire who Is eertoualy III In California. The poop-fa of flentfr Join in wlaWng yoa fled sne-fd. dorlor. and in hoping aid A. I. Blais Stocking Materia! and fittings Tree Trimmings and other small iteme 44.45 4.00 2.35 Mr. G. B. Stedman was a visitor' to Conbin on Friday last, coming up on the special train. Mr. C. Graham took in the sights of Fernie on Friday last. (Mrs. G. Spencer and her sister, Mrs. Bobmson, are taking in the sights or Fernie this week. *iMn George Gregory, of Michel, was a visitor to Corbin, attending to tihe big danioe. It is rumored that George intends giving us a grand dance in the near future. Tto' grand opening of the Corbin Hotel (was held In the hotel on Fri- aay last, the 9th inst., and the cere- money included the finest dance ever held in Corbin^ The Fernie orchestra was in attendance. Dancing was kept up until 6 o'clock on Saturday, and ax the close the ladies showed more life than their partners. Tom Owen has moved into the house lately vacated by Dave McClennan. Joe iMabt has taken up the position of brakesman on the B. B. C. Hallway. A quawel arose between some Hus- sians and a Spaniard and ended in a couple'of them being locked up in the coop for the night. The trial took place at Michel, on Monday, when they were both fined. The Hong looked for rotary snow plow came on Monday, but before it can he taken on the road it will have .to undergo repair. We are pleased to state that Joseph Ohala, who has 'been sick for the last week, has started to work again. It was passed at a public meeting last Sunday that a committee of -six be picked to approach the coal company and the government about getting an up-to-date hospital built in Corbin, as the present one is not suitable for operations. Messrs. George Spencer and Monte GladwJn are the bartenders at the new hotel. A F. McRae met with an accident to his hand, but we are pleased to say that, it is coming on fine. .ur. and iMrs. Charles Graham took In the Masonic dance held in Fernie on Thursday last. We are sorry to state that Wm, Walker received a wire from the coast last Wednesday night saying that his brother-in-law had taken sick and died. Dave Brown has moved down to No. 4 mflne. Everybody get ready for the masquerade ball which is to be held in the Club Hall on the 25th inst. ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ _„_TA_BER-NQT£S *> blow on the hand. The miners' hand was in attendance. A by-eleotion takes plaoe on Jan. 26 to fill a vacancy on the council caused by the resignation of Gordon Dickson, manager of the Royal Bank, who was one of the four elected at the regular electron. Alex Patterson will be the nominee of the miners. •A concert will be held in the Miners' Hail, Monday, Jan. .19, in, aid of the miners'library. Tickets, fifty cents. The new town ^uncil have 'reinstated Dan McLeod, tlie .policeman who was laid off by the old council. In future the police department are^ to have charge of the pound and that will help, to pay one man's salary. ,T<wn Schoefleld and Dick Jones have drawn their time and gone across the line to seek work. Will Fury has also taken out his tools and gone to Montana. Sam Stubbart and family have removed back to town from the river, where they have lived the hist five months. (Further Camp News on Page Six) Realty Co. INSURANCE AGENTS Jan. Z'i, in tue coieman opera iiou*e, ac 7.30 p.m. Lost—A gold watch, on Xmas Day. Finder will oe rewarded on returning same to Grand .Union or Coleman Ho- teis. A progressive whist drive is taking place Dy the members ot Su Ajtoan a unu-rcu auu some ciose games have resulted so far. Mrs. J. Scott has arrived homo after spending,^ two weeks' hoiiaay in Calgary witb friends. Wheu visiting Coleman, don't forget •to visit, the Opera House and picture shows, the most comfortable picture nouso in the 1'ass, and don't you forget it. On Tuesday night, the 13th, tho Coleman and Fran* hockey teams mot in a very fast au4 exciting game ou the Coleman rink. The ice waa In spienuid condition, which enabled the players to show some of the finer touches of the game. The rink waa crowued with supporters of both teams and the excitement was Intense from sun to finish. Borne splendid individual runs were made hy piayero ou both sides and on ibe call of time neither side could claim advantage over the oihnr. Tho gnmo •resulted ia four goals cu<-b. Jack Williams, of the Coleman hock- oy club, has accepted a situation In Oanmore, and will play for the Can- more club tor the remainder of the season. Tbls Is a big lois to the local club. Jack ia a fast snd fearl®** player. Mr. J. BelmsaL of tbe General Film Company, of Calgary, wbb a Coleman visitor on Monday, the 12th, on banners. A social and connert hi* b«tti nr-j ranged and will take place in the! Eagles' Hall. nnd-»r th*- OH*-r -.f ".-.,.. ♦ ♦.♦ ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ ............ $84.60 $ 1.10 Children treated. 272, WM. T. YOUNG. Sec.-Treas. ♦ '♦,"♦ ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ £ ■ * ■ ♦ ♦ BLAIRMORE NOTES ♦ ♦ '. ■ '♦ ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ Tbe cold storage plant for the Calgary Drawing Co. is now completed. L. Deah), who superintended tho construction, has returned to Calgary. A record crowd of rooters took In the game at the Blairmore rink between the locals and Bellevue, on Friday night*, when the Blairmore boys, In spite of the great game the visitors put up, came out winners by 4-3. Tbe Blairrooro Brass Band gave several selections during thi- waiting periods. Tlio election and installation of officers will take plare at the next regular meeting of the itialrmore Order of Owls, All members are requested to attend. Tho Blairmore *choo| was bpened definitely on Wednesday last I). A. Sinclair returned on Saturday night from Owen Sound, Ont., when ho has been visiting. Uio skating rink was attain opened on Thursday night after being etooad for several days owing to th» mild weather which made skating impossible. A choir has been organlied in connection with tbo Baptist Church, under tbe leadership of Mrs. Keith, and consists of some fine local talent. The funeral took plate on Tuesday afternoon of PdKe Dtr.uiur, w(k> died (Owls, for fhe benefit of Mr. T. Boueh- in tlie Frsnk hospital after a short III- er. All visiting Owls to Coleman on ness which lasted about two daya. AI tbat date aro weloMM snort sen Ice, conducted by the preel- Times ure pretty dull around Taber this month. None of the mines aro wtorking steady. The Canada Wost mine only worked one day since New Year, but wHl work tomorrow (Thursday). Quite a number of men have drawn their time and gone seeking work elsewhere. . Vice President Graham was In town on Friday on some business In connection with the Block mine. On Monday night tho first hockev league game was played between Medicine Hat and the local team, which ended in a win for the visiting team t>y a score of 3-2. The home team are all new players, with the exception of "Doe" Barbour, who Is the onlv one left of tho team known as the "Chefs." The game was a vary rough exhibition and one Taber player will bo out of the game for a while owing Xo a bad Now is the time for protection Ton cannot afford to lose when we can protect you Agents for Ollvsr Typewriter Co. Machines at 17 cents per dsy. dent of tbe Local Union, was held In tbo Miuers' Mall, which wsa sttrndHI by a very large number of tbe mem bers of tbo Unlbn. A largo number of members of tbe BMrmors Order of Owls, of wbk-h tbe deceased was a member, wwo also in attendant* Bob Ante! was down from Coleman oo Tuesday, <R#v. J. f. Hunter attended tin* Xuti day school conference, which wss tw»l<t at Bfltavua on Taesdiv etirh' ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ Coleman Local Union Nstss ♦ The Complete House Furnishers of the Pass Hardware Furniture We will furnlib your hnuw from cellar to garret and at bottom prices. Call, write, phone or wire. All orders given prompt attention. If you sre satisfied, toll others. If net sstlsflsd, tsll us. Coleman Alberta The iMicrae motor omnibus was in yoa will find something satiable in (town on Tuesday afternoon, tbat beaotlfvt and rhsrmlng b^lth' A ho*im same w*t •*»y#t m «„:< resort. jday nlth« between tb* H-rrofw «t i ntv bnl»«« Jibe Blairmore efevea wfifch resulted! Th* M'-1* «alinut«»l Tbe regular meeting of tbe Cur-mm dale Local, h-cld on Jan. II, wsa fairly w««H tvpresentHl. T3»e president. J. o L Maodonald. in tbe chair. Tbe ndnnt#* nf thn previous ine-vt- Ins *er<» w»4 and * lf?p",*A, Moved and ae-rondH 'tbat wo ac- rept »b«» <«iTi*-a|ienderp*» and to rom* '*».!. fi*r iMJwtt*!***. *uid«*r |b* h-wed of *-*fe handed FRANK NOTgg ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ In a win for tbe leruba by J-J. tod.]™** te <*i» tltnim- c-cnimutf* an I it Torcott bad tbe mtsfortnne to ram*' ff»"r"* <~otrr<f ho paid. In contact with on* ot tbe "kMs,"' Th* appointing of a d*l*«*t* to ib« raiting bis fa*** pretty badly. . IVatrirt f-onventlnn wn* ?•*ft tn hN-v Miss Naxot Knn Is, during * mm* of otue for two weeks, j'eiwefc tb^ •2lp" wblrb wsa betnei An m>w**t was m*** t*\ i noMi» Dr. MeRsv haa moved W* k«>«»lnhM **.** " ■•■*■ ... T.»t.„«^ wm,-,■*****«*<. ••**» *** -mmtmat sorb fori *»«<. nm..** iu tmitmorf. Tee bospiiaMbsd (N» nsisfortim* to fall -mi «v i?, '"tit* »-,- t.'i i u,,.(,•;.,.. ;„. tk, .,*,.,*...*.» , F. H. Thompson Go "Tl»« Quality Store* Groceries, Dry Goods, Crockery & Everything in Boots & Shoes You All Want the Best in What you Wear tt .W Om wrwtiwirr of ber right bawd i ** vnaM* Mm to p-mwd liack to Miss CaMer arrived t*om V"<!!Hep ' ■'*«* mat by *»oti*er piayera abater, t iMglom. Tto l<oeal voted him tlm list on ibarsday last sad baa opened (sevoriac m anery* M fl* tVawDow. ««m «# ♦*» w. 'of :h* *mti**mi iuui «g» 'ifc* 'Htittvw'.mr.tj ivosa ia tlkej'of tbo dnut store, trenderod lint aid.! Tto sick and acrldcn* romailtt** •rfcoel. Two mam wore *rr*etad oot Mar f repottedl that the tw<[*t*% ot ihi* m%.<~-% Mr. R 3. rergwann. wbo hns been Poys reaUonsat m U'«dee***r nt-' w*r* tw f-n-wn »**,.» - ♦ ^ tn *be t^nmm fnr im-ei' —--? :.-. ? ;.^ ......a.!*. »« -wtoMt m»*<««. «or eaoslag • >*-*■** tef*» as nmoagcr of tlio VnUm Ilsak at lltnereaa. left ea Wedaeodiy ason- tag for a similar peaittoo at nrasav Isike. Before loaviag Ms maay frteads gave a Csrewall baa^eet at the Usaa- torlam oo Mooday alabt. all of whom wisi bim stoadsat seerwss ta Ms new •Mr A I IHaia ba« mated Mo bwi- jrted by a score of (4 dlstorbooco by fighting f Others matter* r»««>if#d xht* mm* The daare gfrm »> We«ne*Mav j tloa of tb* Ism»I. night hy the maaagemf* t of tke fUn-, A maikm betas ta onirt to a tlootn. atarlam Hotel was Hrt*-lr sttftwJ*J Alii- mwtJna adkwroed A frtaodly game of hockey was * played on W«dONidai afternoon **»{♦♦♦♦•♦♦♦♦<►♦♦<► tareeg tb«' barhsk»f» sad huoed-kta •' ♦ »r Ut- m*T COUSIN MOTii old stand te fhe balli! I M!k«* Itr****. ttt nu.ti Uw tit-w*i*»»M.)»*»' eiiwe tM **Ammitmitm*-r tm tafc!t.,f afn^a-rtta. ( VlMttmm ia f*3s*M«tb are butm* heid I M*as »«■'*" H^Mn. « .•• #rv rf^'V* The liareofwrt Catl Cesspaay hare every Meodsy sad Thoradar nitht in jly fm4M *r*m." a * ' ^» te line heea IntmwM that s*rewtee«i hot ««tra''fce Urttew&M Cto-tm-%. joHhoni M*v. In mu-n-ynt In mro ♦♦♦*♦♦ k«* % *'<*«i'Hiig u*o% irfare ia tbe W*v»*»^ v»',h&lw -Tiisrth, w> tho Ijtth iaai.. 'li** brtd*' betas iMovy pMtoml*', th* *;.fr"** of coal have hem caodsmaad st W( Aa aaamnwesseat wss awario otflwrmwtf tmrn t»is-,,.g \**- <**** went daughter of Jooepb TVgomk. and •&«• mint, Itm «s a hard Um to* mssIIt-fhwreh Hwt f-hradsy that on Jssasry Mbroweb the tifm,. ******* tt pnmfh*t*4*w*mm l*^ig «?#i* mrmt*; buk ootf!t like the ahsvo esipaav., taMlf»ltttoa«ml*)W<riiin ^fUMit* tkttnuKiimily at the wrist, fw. mXtkf pM of CtorMo Att* t*+ f+rrm-nr * *'-■ • we tiwat. thM tto whets is • hees. Woitto senoeo wootd to **■ rto m* nf f finr attuiw.* lu 41m* -ttwL f***tmiim wm hrd at thi* hotm ot tl* Ptftfr ftmftwf tfint wRctt t&a <4w«atiui k.Into -Meeteh pmt and ttvenl Aeotrh It to wssorwl thw a MWNi '.< tam** to suffer. * iafvs wwiber of | stagers lmvo oor Wtow woft-wi srw finvod to ae- [the native dlslect oept tbe same ortlesJ. or svsa warm j Mr, J. K. wmm mmmt tm shtg In hs* pntnutmi tho Mmt • lay iH-ottevty smith of lUairmere aad «1U twmmmmm * takea tto pas*, sslislaig ««««iathiitts la <-&+ w»r fatoiw. owing to tto be*»> fall of snow Sn % asioo taw ***** fiaiwd dew* tetefir.- Statf. . ...„„, *, *.»ax nn* <iitiii|i muuliiT nml r xi',-iJ,'i,ii.*.il) H\iM..\t.\'.v-,i wiilin |ntir«»t'oiirl*tK<IAI*i \VATKI*ll*|{<M.lF nr a |»iir «if tin* trt«*«I -ittifl fni-sfrsl K iitnkt* Shw>* ■tmimmimmmmmmmtmmmmmwmtmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmi imm GROCERIES & PROVISIONS Robin Hood, Vive Roses 4% Quaker flour 0*ammmmmmmmmmmmmmm*mwmmmm.^mm^^tmtim^9mim^m-m, Wr*ut* New Zosslssnd »utt«r mt p«r lb. VrookrftaMI Stattor. • . JlbsforTte CHoic« o«try • • • p«r lb. Mc •trlctly Trwmk Bras • • fwr -tLUam. S8c GIVE US A TRIAL ANO BE CONVINCED mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm-mmmmmmmtmmmmmmmmmmmmtmmmmmmmmammmmi. w. nr, Thompson co* THI tfOBI TRAT tAV» TOO M0W1Y Phone 25 Victoria St Blairmore, Alta. ^mf^fmmfitw. ■*mw-*mmmma3mmmmm^mm PAGE TWO News of the District Camps (Continued from Page 5) THE DISTRICT LEDGES, FERNIE, B. C, JANUARY 17, 1914, ♦ MICHEL NOTES ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ Mr. Ed. Stewart, of the Trites-.Wood Co., visited Michel store on business matters. Mrs. Thomas Cunliffe is very sick and unable to leave her bed. La grippe leaves the strongest of us very weak, but we .hope to see. her around again soon. Mrs. Richard Truan, of CaJgary, the daughter of James and Mary .Memer, is visiting her parents with a fine big baby. How do you feel, grandpa? An accident occurred in Now Xo. 3 •mine to a horse driver, John Joy, who had his thigh crushed. We are pleased to aay at was not so serious as was at first thought and he is progressing very favorably. Another accident occurred on the Monday afternoon shift to Joseph Trave-rs, spike team driver, in Old N'o. 3 min£, who bad his foot crushed by cars jumping the track. He is going on as well" as can be expected. J. L. Johnson, of the Great Northern hotel, New Michel, left here for Spokane, visiting his friends. Rumors came around of tlie death of Mr. \V. It. Wilson oi> Saturday, which in a short time afterwards was contradicted and proved to.be that of serious Illness. We earnestly wish bim an early recovery. ,*/ Mr. Thomas Cralian, of Michel, left here last week seeking pastures new. He gets the best wishes from the 'boys wherever he goes. Mrs. R. Oakes is on the sick list again. Let us hope it is not the old complaint, as we thought -the Old Country trip did her much good. We wish her a sipeedy recovery. Lets of Old Michel faces can .be seen around here again. Not much doing down the line, they say. Harry Evans, of Hillcrest, an old Jlichelite, was visiting his CamUy this week end. Pleased to see the owd lad. Joe Halsall returned from Fernie after being laid off sick for a few weeks and resumed his duty at the depot on Monday, Hooking a good deal better. Joe, we missed your face at the dances. Another good free dance was given in Michel /Hotel by Thos. Crahan, Almond's orchestra 'was present and there was a good crowd in attendance, everyone enjoying it muchly. John Brisco has joined his family here again. We welcome you hom*e, John. Prank Newman, from Corbin, visited his parents this week end for a short stay. We are sorry to announce another accident that came to .our attention Just before sending our notes in. Richard Sudworth, new No. 3 unlne, had erected xa. scaffold to raise a timber'on the legs, when lie slipped oyer, falling on « pick pointing upward®. *lt ^pengtrat-gd his right eide, and the re. Jack Mihalcik has returned from a visit to Rochester, Minnesota. Thianks to the efforts of .tlie Board of Trade, it is now possible to keep warm while waiting for trains at the G. X. railway. Hosmer Local, at its last regular meeting, decided to try and get their members a more simplified statement for wages. At present a contract miner hardly knows where he is at, the foreign speaking members, especially, being up against it. • We also Wad a bunch of proposed amendments to the District constitution front Pres. Smith, which are to be discussed at the next meeting. Jack Stara ridge's friends got a hunch that he had been aud gone and done it and they started in to; congratulate. Jack says they aTe a little too previous. ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ LETHBRIDGE NOTES ♦ port is that It Is rather a" serious atT cldent. William Fowler, who met with an aiccident on Xo. 8 side (crushed ankle) about a montih ago, Is mending very slowly and at present unable to put bis foot to the ground. The Bagaes" Aerie Xo. 1SG4 meet In Cnahan's Hall every first and third Thursday at 8 p.m. ♦ Michel Local Union Notea ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ Regular meeting at 2 p.m., after tho order ot bii«Jnp»» was over a commit- tee waa picked to go over the District constitution and offer somo amendments to same nt the District convention, The Sick Benefit Fund was the next biggest 1tt»m for consideration. Th« expenditure amounts monthly nbout $100 more thnn the income. Next Sunday meeting It to decide whether tho Sick Fund Ih to be retained or abolished altogether. All member* who nro ItitcrofltH in thin mattpr we hopo to we at the meeting ami have some- thins: to «ny nbout It. Wc would like to to** morf> nf onr im-embor* stibsoribine to the IvHiter nnd get a \np**r weekly, not have to ask i-someonc what's In the letter thin w«l;, boy*. A.good $1.00 spent and \»!< iny of ww.*. Jiipt a fow word* concertilntr inapec- ♦ ion <t>mt»ilt.tf*w». Som<* men consider It a mod Job nnd nn «»«y tl. We>l, wo miii! admit !t k Mimed mucli •nisi) r thiin by discing coal for It, but «h*w 1* one fomtldoraUoti that lit of. t«*n lm. KiRivt. of. it is a v*ry r-ftsyon- s'.Wi' poMtSon and !t must be doiin riRtw. tt j*. no \v«> nil nr»» awnr*. in- m'mn.l on ln-h-ilf nf workmen and in 111 St<**r<ll'i|i*llir<- vtilit (lit- i>i'l, Oil! out* Item I wiirit u, p"lnt <ni* from i»me- «1 <"■*■»I eictw.^t.nc.. <*; When tlio com- niHii'o uoi"n into a room or level or nny working: i*»la*r* wiu-ro men arc There seems to be some truth in the remark of the "rule of three," as made ■iiy the observant who point to these occurrences in everyday life. Our late Bro. Arthur Sopiano met ihis death in No. 6 mine on Dec. 23, and Thursday of last week Alex Tomasko met his death on his way between No. 3 and (i mines. The circumstances point to lilm having been struck by the yard engine, whilst in the act of crossing the track where the road crosses to the east side going to Hardieville. There was a strong wind blowing at the time, making it difficult to push the bicycle which he was riding. He would have his head down and did not observe the approaching engine. The tender of the engine being first and the conductors riding on the footboard In the front of tb© engine, were not in a pesition .to-see, ahead, but noticed him lying at the side of the track. It being a holiday, they came to the conclusion that he had been drinking 'and was sleeping It off, this being quite a common occurrence, especially In the summer .months. John Josey, on his way .to the city, found him still lying there when he casne up and found thia.t there had been an accident. He at once ran back to the rescue station and gave the alarm. Mr. McDonald, who Is. in charge, ]>honed for the doctor and ambulance, had the ini- jured man conveyed to the Gait 'hospital!. Where he died that night, never regaining consciousness. The exact means whereby he met his death will remain, like the Derda case laqt year, a. mystery. To complete the rule, Aan- •fcon Asachuk, a driven In Xo. 6 mine, was instantly killed Tuesday night between ten and eleven cars, awl in going through a slant from one entry to another, where there Is a slight Incline. It Is surmised that tihe two extra cars made them run faster and he was endeavoring to hold them back and iwhen they came to the curve they jumped the track and ran into the tim- TJBrrjpmmiTif^tm-^tiveeaia-iH^p-aad- •^he car and knocking his ribs into the "heart. His temp was still burning when found by the driver boy. It bad burned aH his hair and side of bead, otherwise there is no mark on his body. Secretary Moore was .at the ■mine in the morning and advised the men of tho accident and on hearing it they decided to lay off for the day, which they did, taking the train back, home again. ' A pretty wedding took place in St. Patrick Church, when there were joined in wedlock Joe Rosettle and 'Maggie Vere. both residents of manv years' (-Handing In Staffordvllle. We wish them long life and prcwnorlty, Friday night of lawt week the Stork visited the home of an old friend, ■George Hargreaves, and left a bouncing baby boy ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ ♦ COAL CREEK NOTES ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦-♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦« Prssentstlon at ths Club Tho .members of the Coal Creek Club ga-theriHl together lu convivial mood on Saturday evening lfi#t, the opportunity being taken to present a token ot oppreeiatiou of threw years' valuable h* I'vk'e to ilia re-Urlus .mul* deut, Mr. John Shanks, Presided Win. McFe-xan culled the boys to order ut 8 o'clock. The following gentlemen contributed to the program hy hoiikx: \V, Morgan, .1. Doolcy, M-aurlcc t'rouinan, I', Arnmtrotig W, It. hickey, l». Oliver, overture, "Poet and Peas- niii," Aru.ur ili»rriiw.in. At this stage. President McFeRun prevented Mr. Shitnlw with a hondsomo enay chair, writing tlii*k and reading lamp, on behalf of thc iwmh*rs. In liln own litliitltahlo tityle. Mr. Shanks fueling- >y n «|Mii;'c(t Tlw nrnsrrnm -then pro- cmmUmI after refreshnH'tits had boon si-rvf-d. the following contributing: !•«.■•■ :*;»:!■'-»:»« ■■*}• Vn-orpi' mt ('h:i*>. O'- Itrlcn, ».oni4;t by .Metoirs. ftemmln. May, Thunsday evening. This class has provided ti long felt want in the camp. The skating rink is pretty well patronized when conditions warrant. A number of Creekites took in the show on Wednesday evening. There probably would ha\e been more but for the Inclemency of the weather. A laite train was run tor the benefit of Coal Creek patrons. Frank Versak lu-s been busy painting up some scenery for the Amateur Dramatic Society. We shall probably see more activity shown than in the past few months. The services were held in the Roman Catholic Church up here on Sunday last Who was the individual that caused quite a flutter of excitement in geographical and astrological circles by stating that France had gone to the moon? Where is our gun? Card of Thanks We desire to thank aM friends who by letter and personal visit shoiwed their sympathy to us in our recent sad bereavement; also the teachers and pu-piis of the school, for their floral ■tributes, which were as a ray of sunshine in a dark "hour. MR. A-ND MRS. WALTER JOYCE. Totn Ifmery, one of the company's timekeepers, went into hospital for treatment during the week end. The blood-hounds were hot on the •scent on Saturday evening last, tho occasion being a wedding which took place in Fernie. The contracting parties were Mr. Ed. Moore and (Miss Alice France. -Why didn't you tell ■the boys, Bd? Our congratulations to you both. Another quiet wedding took place on Tuesday, the contracting panties bedhg Mr. John Rldyard and Miss 0g- den, both of French camp. Say, Jack, keep your eye ou the Ledger man. We join in wishing you a long and happy life together. Sharpening and Tempering Coal-Cutter Picks. •*..»+♦+.•♦-♦♦♦♦'♦-♦♦ ♦" >■ ■■ ♦ ♦ POCAHONTAS NOTES ♦ ♦ ■ ♦, ♦ ♦♦•♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ .'■■*■■ .. * Master Tom Chambers wishes to •Shank al] those who assisted him In the heading coim.pet'Jtion" and enabled him to win such a valuable gift, also those tvho subscribed in his book for yearly ■subscriptions. OUR CIVILIZATION Years ago our forefathers in their wisdom decided that cock fighting, dog fighting and bull baiting were cruel and Inhuman, and decreed .that such practices were demoralizing and prohibited them. This was a wise proceeding, but were these forefathers, consistent? Isn't It a trifle hypocritical to have a spasm of morality over such a debasing condition of the 'public mind that allows citizens to keep and train birds to fight and kin, catch others and call it sport, and at the same time enlist men, human .beings, made in the image of God himself, (p fight, dress them in uniforms paid for by taxes levied on labor, train them, arm them with weapons of destruction and send them out into the world to destroy, murder, waste, and call this "grertftre^—WbrtTrtrBTcsty-u^en-our- supposed civilization that we citizens of a country supposed to be the very vanguard of liberty should be such hypocrites to one on the one hand In plouB honor prohibit cock fighting aiid instruct the peace officers of the law to prosecute any offender, and on the other hand spend millions of dollars each year to maintain an army and a navy, the sole reason for which U to be able to butcher any who disagree with our concppilon of right and wronp: mid e»H suuh relics of heathen barbarity glorious. Turn a moment Irom the supposed "glory" of war and think on the misery of war, the waste of human life, the maimed and wounded who limp back to the land unable to do any useful work In the world, the number of widows and orphans loft to the mercies of a cruel world, the deplorable waste of material, tne ruin, the de- moralizing Influence of bodies of men dn iichiiiK their minds and bodies ln the blood, and then ask yourselves: Is It worth while? Can we Justify ourselves by any known moral law In assisting In such low, brutal exhibitions? Well might we remember that Chinese proverb which says, "N'o good mnn can ever become a soldier." Colorado's greatest disgrace today is her inllitlu. Whut wonder that brutality, Injustice nnd disrespect for nil law« is so strongly In evidence wIumi men are lianded togetlif r, not for any good purpose, hut trained solely and only to exert brute force: you mny glow tt over na you will and talk of clflten ttoldl.TH being koIpI.v lined for defensive jnirpoaes, Imt the fait n A contributor to The Science and Art of Mining gives the following abstract from .Messrs. Mavor & Coul- sou'b Mailing Card: Among the most important of details is that of the picks, chisels, or cutters with which the bar, wheel, or chain machine is surrounded., . The yairdage cut with a machine in good condition? .depends largely on ithe con- diitio-n of- the cutters. Should some of these break or bend a greater strain is thrown on the machine and a reduced speed of cutting is experienced until tho interior cutters are replaced. % * ■ The ordinary method of sharpening and hardening cutters is first to sharpen them. When all have been sharpened the process of hardening commences, and consists of heating each cutter separately to a blood or worm- red heat, 'then partially slacking it, aavd whem'the color reaches the required paint tt is slacked completely, By this process some of the cutter points may be more brittle than others, and even fall off or be fractured during the process of knocking tliem firmly into the bar or wheel. To add to this difMculty tiie sharpening of a broken cutter takes more time than a worn cutter, and does not,last so long or do its share of work. While thc writer was experimenting with a coal-cutter the hardening of tha cutters became a (prominent feature, due to broken points, and an experiment was first tried by hardening the picks in ordinary engine oil. By tills process the pilcks -were raised to a worm-red heat and slacked dead in the bucket of oil. Careful notes yere taken of this method of hardening, amd no improvement was observed. Hardening by a lead bath was next tried. This process has been in use eight months, and has 'been so successful that not one broken point has '.been observed during that period. This result has induced the writer to give the fact to the mining public, with a view of -assisting any who may experience the difficulty of broken pick points. The process is as follows: The cutters <Some to ths shop and the smith commences his work of pointing them and allows them to cool until all have been pointed, He then puts on his fire,a shallow ladle of lead, which soan melts, as the melting point of lead ts about 60d degrees .Paltr When the, lead Is melted he then, by meatas oi a pair of tongs, fills his ladle "with picks, merely immersing the points to a depth of one^juaiier to one-half inch. These are allowed to remain in the molten lead bath until the lead readily separates from the cuttei; points, after which they are taken out, one or more at once, and immersed in a bucket of cold water; they are .then ready, for the machine. The bath of lead used in this case holds from 70 to 80 cutters, and this waiter is not aJlowed to exceed 80 degrees, iF^ahr. before it is replaced by cold water. _ The witter timed the sharpening Of 122 cutters which the night previous ilffi(l"<L-ul"iw yuLitla of~Sf*ipptii~&t~iirS- PORTABLE ELECTRIC , LAMPS FOR MINES In the "statement of facts" published this week as coming from Senator Borah as to the conditions found by a Senate committee to exist in the Paint and Cabin creek districts of West Virginia we have a reflection of the legislative mind in these days. We also recall the amazing fact .tha-t the Congress of the United States has twice passed a bill which exempts by. indirection the labor unionists and farmers—(both of which have a large number of votes td bestow in.return •for favors received-^from the penalities .prescribed in the Sherman Anti- Trust Act, and also that the President of the United Startes approved this •bill, and exteriiuated his act on the ground of expediency, although intel- leetu-aMy censuring at. On another page of this issue we give a resume of a bill now before the Congress which aims, to make the exemptions above' cited as achieved by 'indirection direct and permanent by statute. Do the employers of labor, union or nonr union, wish to see such legislation written on the statute books? If they do they will continue to connive ait or condone such violations ot the personal rights guarantees as were manifestly committed In the Moyer and "Mother" Jones cases. In this age of social unrest and economic commotion judiciousness rather ■than passion should be the-guiding star. Outrage'committed as a means of resenting outrage is unwise as well as unlawful in a law-governed community, and illegality is just--as hideous when eomm-iitted by an employer as it is when -committed by a workman." '"■■,' •There are way« of, achieving results without resorting to violence. This is just as true In its application to strikers as ilt is to employers. It sometimes costs personal sacrifices of comfort, very.-often heavy loss to employers, .but it is the history of strikes -wherever,, statistics regarding them have' been compiled that tlie strikers have lost more than twice the amounts that employers have lost, and in many instances loss of poslitions which entailed discomfort for the remainder of life. All government is, initially, based on property, which is one of, the rea'- sons why laws are made to so sternly protect it; but there is a newer philosophy coming into more general *re- cogndtton in these halcyon days of philanthropic, social, religious and political emotionalism, amd those who have ipnoperty would do well .to be somewhat circumspect In their actions lest they pmecipiitate conditions which .will plague them and their children after them Cor generations.—The Coal and Cpke Operator and Fuel iMagazIne. ECONOMISTS SAY FUEL SHOULD BE COKED INSTEAD OF BURNED WHOLE Due to the comparatively .poor lighit emitted by all forms of miners' safety lamps persistent efforts aro being made to produce portable hand lamps of the incandescent type for use underground. Por a long time invention in this direction was discouraged .by the fact that such lamps would not indicate the presence of fire-damp and blacfodamp. Efforts have been made to meet this objection, but .the inventions having this object are, as a rule, of a complicated character and add to the weight of the electric hand lamp, •and that is already considerable when compared with aai ordinary "flame" safety lamp. An exaggerated value has been, attached to the argument and it has now assumed more correct proportions and is met by the provision of a certain numbeir of "flame" lamps fior testing purposes, while electric hand lamps are msed for illum- inaitdng the places where work is to be done and when, travelling to and fro.—The Coal and Coke Operator and F SendyourRaw FURS to JohnHallam Sixty Thouwnd tnppen now wnd ui their Raw Fun. Whjnot jroa? We p»jr highou price* «id expren chtrgei, durge no com. ; minion and tend money mow day good* K»v received. Millions of dollan »r« paid trap. pen each year. „ Deal with a reliable bouae. Wo are tba brgeat in our Uao in Canada, Fuel Magazine. HALLAM'S TRAPPERS GUIDE French and EngUah. A book of 96 pagea. fully illuttrated. Game Law» reviled to date—lella yon bow.wben and where to trap, bait and trap* to use, and many other valuable (acts concerning tbo Raw Fur Industry, alio our " Up-to-the- minute " fur auotations, ksX ABSOLUTE-. LY FREE for tho asking. Write to-day— .dJre» JOHN HALLAM, Limited JlfVK'L. TORONTO, "THE OCEAN" Health Policy Loss of Sight from any disease $2,500.00 Permanent! Paralysis from any disease $2,500.00 Xo red tape when payment of claims are to be made. The "Ocean" pays a claim a day in Pernie and vicinity. Insure thy time against tlie ills of the flesh. A wise man provides for the futura No medical examination -required. Quarantine Indemnity pays $25.00 weekly. The Ocean Accident & Guarantee Corporation LIMITED, of London, £nsrlan*d A. B. CAMPBELL, District Agent : MINERS' UNION HALL BLOCK Asrents C P. R. Steamship Lines feet nine inohes, and found It took exactly two hours to point them. The hardening of these 122 cutters took 26 minutes from putting the lead bath on the Hre to the slacking of the last pick, so that the total time taken to sharpen and .harden took two hours 2C minutes. The total cost, including coke, power a*nd wages, was 0.42 per pick. The hardening of the picks, when tested by a tll4, appears to be the same as that of a saw. The writer dees net olalm to be tho first to adopt ■x bath of lead as a hardening medl- um, as it is an old process frequently resorted to when very hard material requires drilling; that I*. drills which refuse to face a, metal when hardened In the ordinary wny will frequently do their work when hardened hy the livid process.—The Coal and Coke Operator nnd Fuel Magazine. DELICATE SITUATION8 Kvcnits of somewhat recent occur* retire in connection with the relation- ships that exist between striking workera and their employers betray a delicate situation, and may easily be imagined to develop into one that would be deplorable. We refer to the fomlbje cxpuiglon of Jloyer, the titular iiMid of the American Federation »f Miners--'-tiwtalllc miners only and Uic» deportation of "Mother" Jon-sn from the strike zone of Colorado. These nets, by whomsoever done by exm.l*e of forti*. oro in violation of If British engineers know what they are talking about, as presumably they do or they wouldn't1 be given so much space In .the London Times, there are more wasteful things than the ordin- lsf^rWMolWHJattf-Tir«"^fade-4n—tiie- range, the open grate or the furnace It results In a literal throwing away of mioney. The cheerful grate fire, skys 'Henry Cunningham, multiplies the household coal bill by throe, and the daily grist of 100 pounds now poured into .the kitchen range might, under proper conditions, serve ,10 ranges Instead of one. One is naturally curious as to these so-called proper conditions. The gist of the engineer's complaint Is this: Coal is full of valuable tilings beside heat. Among theste are tar, ammonia and benzol. There are a dozen commercial uses for tar, to say nothing of the so-called coal-tar products. The ammonia is valuable for fertilizer, and benzol is a first-class substitute for gasoline. Each ton of coa-3 will yield ■about three gallons of benzol, ono gallon of wiphtba, two gallons of heavy cill suitable for fuel. 80 pounds of pitch nnd 20 pounds of sulphate of ammonia. After all tWs has been extracted there will be left about three- fifths of tx ton of seml-eoke, almost as coed for hentlng purpose* as tlie original coal. The present method of coal disposal, In which thia wihole group of substances is burned up—«nd most of the heat- giving value virtually wanted —• in iioiiBCihoM nnd factory, hn** excited the trt» of engineer* end economists, Apparently what they want u* to do Is ^o burn coke ln*t«ad of coal for houne- J'old 'hotting «nd steam making,—The Conl and Coke Operator aud Puc-1 M*:tga*s!ne. Established April 1899 W. A. INGRAM i Wholesale and Retail JOOaCCOntSt BARBER SHOP Baths and Shoe Shine BILLIARD ROOM and LUNCH COUNTER Our Coffee is Good .„.„, , „., .. , »'"H>'i'ltu.ioiml .ntd *tatutory rights !n ,„ , . , wains In all lt» hideous iikHikw that! M ot the States, and Jt U much to be .Wiw 1* he who know* what to do wo In Colorado maintain at the puhlie ! f<-i,rwl «»»t U"-> «ffeot will plague thoso |«r*t and does it. .•xiienne a body of human being* whom i w,ll° nmy hav" Xm%n ,,,,! t"«JiF»*ori* of we train to kill, plunder ami wante: j l»''»>• and n» well of olh<»r employer* to rail such a proceeding glorious hr^'-io had nothing whatever to do with th'm. The atatewmen dip their hand in !>3w>4 to write. "Tboti shalt not »tefll," upon the statute hook*. w«rk!nK. if »hw I* tiVMhlw (hr.v hft|).!SUinT"' «>"»». Hutcliljwoij. Smith, !»•;••» ovi-'o^k "*•"*•« *■"« I w.ih I,, i*io*J«*. Mouactt. Ktwv Wo«*m». Dl- ***!.tr It »*t'iUt. d.Vtv't,f thmo tmvlov* I**™ ""4 ****** [^T h»*"k,Mf »MH>' ««1 in Ai,i pnr-uiilir n!*n. to potni mt \ '5:f *r- Arth',r■Morrlw.i wa* Hit* ac to thf.-rn ixm\ h*l\, them. You tan lM-.tr jr(*,,,Hk',"«!- blaiphemy. To try and twrwiiadi* onvtu-U tlmt it { ^ _ i* iiatriotiit: t» iiiim'). I " "' " ' " io rootitm,. it j.... »u„, ihe wtoei- THE SENGHENYDD MINE DISASTER, OCT. 1913 of proKn-m* and dlneran\ and di*liouor 1 "REAL ESTATE 60IN6 UP?' The question It asked. We answered: "Look around you and see. Investigation Discloses That Real Estate Prices Are Advanc- iny* *<* •. t *n im »• • • • ,• 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 Olrt Cheap. M. A* KASTNER AX.BX BECK BLOCK, tl FERNIE, B. C. i . yote Hirtux in kno va m the havj» Uih-o in iin- i-Ut-,* t«.Ja, anil nut jli'inw of pranical ioke*. One t«wk wnd iiio'th-iig tt^ini! tux* Sn my p!aci'," j !''ll,'V '''""'ng I *;itn to aim point out the utMifUl |!1« *•'•"'> ml, tt i* tt'iilficU-i*.' s'lWnn-"-*** hmh for. v, ,iti,u,*i, .1-, ^ 'ii-ir,i*< A-iti '-ir;ri*iAs-:'i'i'i. it (hi* iaapr-rti-oti tommltt•»■»?* find mcin thq RtatP MlMourl had h.-r .lenio Jam**. On- goti her Trnf*>*), Tiah her Mefarthv gang ani! Colorado her General 11-11 nml Chattf, That *uch cr»nt»rH t-\* 1$\h\ in niiui/ing and wull miisitt wc ■»)•, "Hitu long! Ob, l^ord! ilow long!"—V. M. w, of A. Journal, MINE MANAGERS ANO | INSPECTORS ADMONISHED I working !n phiff.* wh*«ro gn* ix, or any tnttor iii.titi*jr*. ti -inn-'tt v<>ii..«*»*. u*< t*- inuii'l X.. iir.'jf, f."!*'«'- t» (iff *l«in «ho«id iw»< w»*tt* ituui tin* iu»j«*.;joit «t»mtnl(u... ko in. In <H«r (.;..i.:.i:i In* ain-cUofiji *inuM not ?«■ ni.i<f>> uiiicm «Mi»» ur *r»M>r*t of tin- ioutp,ui> offiiiila nro wMh thn fnnjtcr^lon t-ommlttot* tin I.iki wnek end, which nd«Mi dUastrously for one iiitAt*. of lov»-r«. WV learn ?ha»* on« I'lidfvtitimi diirin* f<nMv»r»atiott brought i up tli-f itubjtK'.i. ot i»iarn.ii.'«, which ro* ,*ultwi i?» th*» .oiiftwitoii of ihe two! Jame* K. Hockrirk. Chl#f of tho De- • • j *' y. '•*■•> t««'iil Hk^ to tn* mur ' pui'tini'iit of Mitton, haa *cnt out clr \ri*ti Arrtin*»m#M« teom then made i ciilar 1«ter* »o tho gwnwai *u|H.nii- 'Am' "!•.* m'rA.atcr Dni* quirk rh*flg»>; l»'ii>i('i>!# aim $-t*ii*,rt»l rrwriaKi»r-5 of \;*t*.tei w»* ttoon transformed to fill' <lvi>ry coiil ct>nri|mny in l^nnayhanla lib*' fw-Awnrv rwl<» nnd thing* were: unlug h«m to take me«»ure» io r*- 'rolng alow* smoothly until a bur** o( due*- u* U» ptr cent the uumtn-r of J}.*iiMbt*r cmuim-hI iim hrldiMroimiiHuA i acphlwM-a. In tbe mm** mull tlm diW |li.> f-vailUtf M*»»thU\«; wa* wn.)tt|«. '(:<»<» Mont 1-otU'fH lo ihi" ni-lilc hmport.nrH nt •11 inmw«tfon*. Th««y »)•«>« tn-um , . . „. ...... *»,««.- ,*,„ w.i»^ i*t,w*,*tnr »*.»() «y» i bul. Oorge; iho g»»!-up *•»* tint; the State notifying th*m of »hii di#- ■, t,*.m,t,.i„t .......... .(...'.' ...."■•*■ ,.,,,... „r,,: „,,'., /,„.t.tn tmUtf «h« d-*|»artmem. ut oni'i* iff *» round 'Am* n:A\*-* wlMt **» "imml'. I M^ri.l*iv, .trci ?« fnr th* benefit of • Ww> ***** »*»i*w"*J**' *»* »•'•••« •••>■ t*m it they inahrt on them going, Ml {liinh vivr. am r^u^twi to a««Hl a * ,,»l ***^t( ».<»«»*,|i. ■*>: < ■**> ^ ,-y f*f*»ft« ««MM»ld b* w«4 oot at * mai- , :>. ■ ".:■:■)n •/.■. S'^b;*, !*«•.•; **. (n th*' »,»!*n< 2to,*,bMI of d!r*'"Uon« u* * lr>«tl» llall. ai 3.M |».m. I1..i.ln«*» fro-1 "'fV ,«*• wsi*w*or* w* u.»u... i*-a i | ,*,,nnni ! *« IftaUtute »ult». j In hi* k'Uir to niliiiiis; officru Hi'mf ' "Tht» moet pmlifi*' .-u-i.cn of m"A ? dilltft ln#id^ mint"* ur«- !.all», car*,* bbrta, M*. fal'ln* l«io Ut*. shsftt or' t*\n\**-«, «ufftv*!tni'i i»m| «-x|ilim!onw. t I lu ring ih* firm tt m«mth« oi l!<|!t *.|« i 'llu* Wf-re l<m '•.utt'U* ihr niinf* n*' ing of underground worker*. v*Kt Xuitday will hf thi' day for np t«»»i.»« H*®9*Hv+<*»-4' .'9, -•• *-■ -- W*n *n» «-tp*«ting to *** th* Lull i«*il-k *-A hy t u'«lorfc. ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ ♦ HOSMER NOTES ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ Itvr^i.H*^ iki«ir**'» 4M»i4 tk t't.*( .1. . t* ll, I, \„'Ui m ttu» cim, ii.iii on v., -; '.t ».r -». giv^n umf^r ft*- an* I'll . . ..f ' .. Vmaioiir l)mm«t!> Hm-i- «*■ * 'A.t* ,*■„, • i '» for tin* twnnfn nt .1 -i \*. ■ -r •* li.-' bin 1*k a» th*- r* "*1 • ■ ' ,'.! • • id*; t'l f h«- mirifi* \W f.« 1 -nn. * V * ■ »*. i : '.,-,* tt-tk tn ^.^'.n • ' | . *i. ,)., .1 *■ .fur !■;.: ,'i" ■». • > • *. i iK.fi 1 2 *4« > .. T, !,••!. i: t'-tf Tom • m* I, ■ '.t't. .» - ., -. ., ,.;.;rt»;tf , ftn*. .1 -i -t t.i-» x'^r m til* 11 month* of nr.?ln*t tf>:* ■foe !*ti« Urn w.: ' ; Thn mini* in*p«T!ora aw notified i t( ,. *tyt.\' It,-",' \„, l),.,,] r*.*IM1H»t1itf, hV • ,M«*S4»i. Thlb*a »iil tmm ■»• towir ' ' '• ' ;•;»-.■ <-- .i,^. iir-partm-f-r' f-cr v-.* ■**.)<**** oi* ,MHr' Inc. ' . '"'7. * '" ' '•''* *'*r ,n '•*(!«« to e»fort«» eofnttfianee with in-| 1\.' iiiiteiiiwi* tlaaa mnA Wrtw*- ,,T v1 ■ *int<i*Hf>a «<*'*« Tin- c^al ami Coke '* **» ftiaht in th* Compsny hoartlne-, '»«'fwr»« th" *m«tny *Ut,.lmmi t*»tt> ttlptmtor tm4 rw*i Maaatimi. i hoiiw» l»r. Xav tx th*- i-mttrmUtr, \ u**-*.** tis* *U..i*-J tu ti.« imi. emem*> i * A -tottt** !* w -h* Wl lis HSS -Qsww** * "*« « t*rtMit ituUxUiml. *« tr* aakod [*■■■■■■■- • - J Wm4** nm., l«>«ryMttf ImtH-H. <'•' «•»*» *!*■»« unf*** thi* imicttoe imi gmmmm _9f _W_\ i* Tfte tttw* rtm*it ttt tWm trntttmo**.*- ,**.«i»i*t*4 i«»*l .*<!. .•..:; ^ ukctt. I _m,_tmmmi%nm. mZWMWfLti ' « th* AtMette H.b It *b*m, «»»iW | xatf mA \OIiii%MiO \JiilH i TlWlM ia too l'-rig-h}, to pwWtalt win The *i»e.«n* olnu Mil tj.i>fr Wiwaf tmiHY *rt»W* covoms. eUNCI COLOt i>ntr*tke dam .■ hi Aw Club lUtl on UUM Tl« T*M»oar «ia • linn*. t«CMit# »lif' U\A. 'the following was recited by John UHtghrun nt the Christmas tree entertainment. Huaver .Mine*. Christmas eve, 1913: Vou may live in a fogy cottage, or In a homely shack, Content in the world around you, with seldom ti sad drawback, Hut If you've read the Ulmtrkt ledger, this report you muat have Kt»en Toward* the end of lam October, nineteen hundred and thirteen: Amid thf mlnlnf hill* of Walea, eight mllen from Cardiff town. Into t!n« <l«>i>ths of Bi'tiKlmnytld mine nine hundred nn>n went down. Hoon loud, ominous ttmmhtr shoek th« mountain and thi* glen, And mite* away men felt the shock that shook th#> hctirts of men. Mtnvi* * lit* mine arose I'lnnita of «mok«« jimt llkn * fmiwral jiall, And wriH'ktiKe told ii* awful tale—the horror ot it ull With Untuning swlftnesa n#ws shot nround th« valloys of Houth Wales, A;,.'., '...TT'^r s'.rkk'V, ■■* I'.H hit#d 'tr«»!i't; ,)}Py Vic:ird I Iio woeful walls, Th*» »ri»« of ttittf* nticl children thst |iierc»»d tlie «troim«»st hearts— "l '*ai.t ttii sladd) " Oli? that bin. r crv It cttli cclioc* irnin tti-i*.- |mrt». Out In thf soaking. drlZKlltit rain, crowdn around the pit hfad »tood, And ill iiH'i* lone ;i wonry vigil kept, a* anxioti* women would. Tin- im n rn-h with rh«lr incklc. imekH In th* .tort nf bags >ou know That miner.* take to their d enslng room when footliall's on thu go. Thti min** -m*-,9%t, *hatt«ltdi h> <lu. blast, away llm eutw was hlowtij Thniich tonM in weight, like a toy 'twas tossed, aa if by cannons thrown. liO- !<4fl».-.l4«<l *lllL'<l «•*•« »«- AtX ...... , *.', , *"'' ""'";• * ii' 1 •'' -i cVnfC 1**4 <h<» ff^r *hnt artmnd tn rule l»v. N'ew th* tlmn to test men's nervo and pluck came wuittn ihestt ii«tu«» *<*/, Them's not much reward when miners dio tu save a mate, tbey aay. Il.<t, thi'.} \ntvntf -ti-wtrn »,a llnsli. ihotigh ihMr wages are but slim. And always ready to risk their lire* are fieordle, Jack and Jim. Ho into titi> tomb of death and lira these rescuers fought their way Tt, tit,it •♦u.ir -mst-M and anv* men'• |l%*#«, wlier* It m«»tit sure rlfalb to stay. Fires rating fa army road, and liK» a lunwiw *.», Tiioush badly scorehtMl, they still trashed on, obeylnic duty's call, In (tit props, daaty tannel'd ways, and In the naasy coal. The fire found fuel enough to force Ita names through every hole, Mad bravery In thoir pertlows work, these miners Mack and tan tfoon proved their pluck and sterling worth when death surround* each man. Five hundred miners, all Ilritaln's best, were rescued by their aid, fMf fnnr hirndr#d men with tlieir Urea, the reckoning dearly paid. Wo owe Utene reacaers every honor u* u>.-u i.\,i>'*x tUk thet? lwe» To tar* fh*lr wares from certain death down In such naming hires; V»i»il* lit* VWl*M"U Cross wc ftl«e 'hfnk »h"«- h«iw** well d*«erv«« ror their daring dttwd* and manly j'lnck, ihelr hmrwy. *rit snd nerve. Th* loan of four hundred miners brav*~w* cannot count the coat. While ttrnr tum/lt*** boss** *1H »v«" wnurn th* last foil of the tost. llm om bright ray that lights the gloom and ever will ontahlne U loyalty «f mimrn towwda thalr comrades In the win* Asi& thmth »*y ^ tor*ptt*n the xlnrtoas de*da that laid theatt heroes low, fe rh* ftr**t fleyond thera'a a snre reward for those wiw help their orphans now. And la daya to torn*. •!•» HmMIM shall own tnd nm th* mines, Th* recompense for miner* wilt U based on tetter llnet. the WALDORF Mrs, S. Jennings, Prop. L. A. Mills, Manager Excellent Cuisine — American and European Plan — Electric Light •- Hot & Cold Water—Sample Rooms Phones -Special Rates by the month European Plan Room Rates 50c and Upwards American Plan Rates 12.00 per Day J wp x "V #% *KT iLt.it, nl Wuiui) uni Tu%x.s,ci.) Call wp phone No. 57 for repairs to burst pipes and all plumbing troubles : : ; Shop - Pellat Ave. Nesr Hospital • Vcrnic, B. C * Advertise in "The Ledger'* \ -*« SAJMXAA m-m^m smxsis&mm SKIP JW*(Xt ** X . &KSW*,* rfT.S?^ %•' The Hotel DALLAS One of the Best C. J. ECKSTORM Prop. Lethbridge, Alta. Passburg Hotel Xou're always welcome here Glean Rooms, Best of Food and every attention THEJDISTBICT LEDGER, FgBNJE, k"c, JAMJARY 17, 1914. The Original and Only Genuine Geography Class. Beware of Imitations Sold on the Merits of Minard's Liniment THOS. DUNCAN- Passburg Fernie-Fort Steele Brewing Co., Ltd. and Porter Bottled Goods a Specialty P. Carosella Wholesale Liquor Dealer Dry Coods, Groceris, Boots and Shoes ,. Gents' Furnishings BAKER AVENUE BRANCH AT HOSMER, B.C. ■ COLEMAN Liquo Co. Wholosalo Dealers in Wines Liquors Ciga rs Mail Orders receive prompt attention Large Airy Rooms & Good Board Ross & Mackay lvmi :i Pull supply of following for an appetizing meal to chooit from. Beef, Pork, Mutton Poultry, Butter and Eggs Try our Cambridge taua* agti for tomorrow's break, faot. CALL OR PHONI Calvary Cattle Co. Phone M Wood Street FERNIE, ■. C. THE FERNIE LUMBER CO. A. McDougall, Mgi By Caroline A. Lowe The teacher turned to the geography class. "Open your books xo the map of the world," she said, "and tell us the. leading industries in each of the large countries, and the condition of the workers employed there. John, you may tell us about China." 'VThe leading industry in China for 1 ong ages has been agriculture, and today the great mass of the people till the soil," replied John. "However, in rxecent years they have been developing their mines and building railroads." "The mass of the working people in China.live in dire poverty," he continued. "Always they are on the verge of starvation, and frequently they are visited by a P-amine during which untold thousands of men, women and children starve to death. At these times, a pestilence overtakes . them and more thousands die of terrible diseases "brought on by their wretched food and unsanitary surroundings. At the same time the nobility of China, live in mansions beautifully inlaid with gold land pearl and they luxuriate in the softest of silken clothing and feast, upon the richest food." "Yes, that is all true, I regret to say," said the teacher. "But China is an old country and it is slow to Change. Let us take up a more modern c'ountry—one of the greatest and richest nations in the world. Mary, you may discuss England." "England is not an agricultural country," answered Mary. "The leading industries are manufacturing, mining, ship-building and commerce. The manufacturing towns of England contain some of the vilest slums in the world. There is no greater pest hole of .poverty than what we find in Whitechapel, London. The women at Cradley Heath work as blacksmiths, forging the .heaviest chains, and at even a lower wage than received, by the underpaid men. The (Took workers have been forced irito great strikes recently because of the terrible oppression to which they were subjected. In fact, wherever we look throughout Englaud the poverty and squalor and ignorance among the workers are appalling. Iu Ireland it is even worse. "Upon the other hand we find the Beggars lirie the roadways imploring alms from the travelling public, palaces of the English nobility most magnificent. They squander immense sums of the workers' hard-earned money in absurd, -worn-oat court functions and in riotous living.' iThe class took up all| the leading nations of the old world and found these same conditions prevailing. "Come, children, these are all old time-worn nations," said the teacher. "Let us return to our own country, the United States. It is a young nation. JtstajledjuionJj^ "And that's" just what they are doing. In evory country of the civilized world they are organizing themselves into unions. Through these unions they are - demand ins higher wages, shorter hours and better conditions of labor. They have organized their own political party and in almost every country they have their repre- sentativeji in the national parliaments and state and municipal offices. .By getting possession of this government in the same way they can make and enforce laws, granting to the workers, the power to democratically manage their own industries and to keep for themselves all the wealth they produce. "This will do away with the present ruling class entirely. The workers will no longer be robbed. They can build for" themselves good, sanitary, modern homes, have splendid libraries, abundance of good food and ^beautiful clothing. Poverty and crime will disappear when the conditions that breed them no longer exist." "That's good, Karl," exclaimed the teacher. ''But let us never forget that in this struggle of tlie workers today, the help of every man, woman and child is needed. -Men and women out on strike find their babies starving to death and tliey have no money to buy food. December 28th has been set aside as Children's Day and all 'over the United States entertainments will be given and collections taken for the purpose of raising a fund to care for the children of the strikers. How many of you are willing to give up a. part of your Christmas money and donate- it to this fund?" Eagerly every hand in the class was raised and their earnest young faces shone with the true spirit of Christmas.—Appeal to Reason. trade unionists of Colorado more determined than ever to prosecute the [ present strike to a successful conclusion. The special convention of the Colorado Federation of Labor sounded the battlecry in no uncertain terms, and with this splendid spirit of solidarity manifested by all the workers of Colorado, the cause of the miners has been materially advanced and the "powers that -be" will have to reckon with this new force in tlie Colorado situation. It is a matter of favorable comment that all the citizens of Colorado, with the exception of a small number who wear the ball and chain of Wall street, are heartily in sympathy with the PAGE SEVEM "H "I Grow Hair, I Do" Fac-simlles of Prof. A. Garlow. ECONOMIC DETERMINISM Perhaps the best possible definition of economic determinism is by iMarx and Engels in the Communist .Manifesto. It is so simple anyone with a little thought can understand it, and as the idea was first put into words BEHIND THE CALUMET DISASTER >-.,. ,X, "7." ,"■""■ t'"-* '""--J wurus i, "The idiot who raised the crv nf fim by these men it bears something like I «n Italian Hall, Calumet and thl/X an autnoritative charartpr tw a- i mnnic.™,, „„„J,.. ... ,'"e1, ancl hereby striking miners. The fact that five of the seven demands of the strikers are based upon tho laws of the State has made a strong appeal to the, voters and taxpayers of Colorado. They are now complaining bitterly about paying tax^s to support a militia that is doing police duty for the operators— and these are the same operators who have been violating the laws of the State for years. They feel that the militia, if used at all, ought to be used against the operators in order to compel, them to respect the laws already upon the statute books. They object to being taxed to support, corporations thar have made a farce out of the laws of Colorado. The strikers are in splendid spirit and are standing: just as firm today as they did on the day the strike began. I am led to believe that the operators are now convinced that it will take more than the militia and Imported desperadoes operating machine guns to drive th^ men back to the mines. This strike is of vast importance to our entire organization and is being watched by operators all over tlie country. It goes without saying that self-preservation commands us to enlist all our support "In behalf of our struggling comrades in Colorado, anu that the struggle must not cease until a new emancipation proclamation in the form of a trade agreement is secured for our deserving brothers in Colorado. On behalf of the struggling Colorado miners I wish to thank our members everywhere for the loyal support and ec-operation they have given us in all jur endeavors to make Colorado a better state for our people.—IT. Jl. W. of A. Journal. Bald at 26. Pine hair at 55. I POSITIVELY Cure all hair and scalp DISEASES. Prevent BALDNESS and premature grayness. GROW ladies' and children's hair rapidly. I TAKE NO DOUBTFUL cases and positively cure all I do take. Hair can be fully restored on all heads that still show fine hair or fuzz to prove that the roots or UAPILLIARY giands are not dead. I WAVE A PERFECT system of HOME TREATMENT for out-of-tbe- CITY people who cannot come to me for personal treatment. 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And nature was exceedingly generous in providing a continent filled with her richest treasures. Henry, tell us tha conditions as you find them in the I'nited States." "It is true that nature has heen S3D- erous," responded Henry. "Therefore we find all the great industries .vei. developed in pur country. Some of the greatest metal and coal mines at the world are here. The Mississippi Valley extending the full length <■!' the country from Canada to the Gulf and from the Rockies to the Appalachians furnishes tho finest farming lands for the raising of cotton and fruit. It has millions of acres of unex. celled grazing lands upon which millions of cattle and sheep can he pastured. Our factories are unsurpassed. "And yet today the coal miners of Colorado, the copper miners of ..Michigan and the conl miners of West Virginia are waging a desperate fight against tho injustice heaped upon them hy the mine owners. The mllltla, in tho hands of tlm mine owners, Is commanded to murder the vary n»ou who overy day risk their lives, and sacrifice their wives and babies In the desolate mining camps built right In the ashes of the mine. "Lawrence, Mass., Paterson, X. J., Chicago, and every great manufacturing city has cried out again and again in protest against tbe slaughter bf Its little children In their factories, against the long houra of grinding toll and the miserable pittance of a wage that renders the only homes possible that v.LMi the) find iu Uuik, poorly ventilated tenement rooms, Ancl vet these men and women nnd children make every yard of cloth and every pair of shoes for tbe ninety million people In this country of ours. "The time Is at hand when the farmers are aroused as never before to tbe robbery practised upon them by the mme set of capitalists who rob the workera in the mines and factories. The great landlords have taken posaeaalon of the fertile south, Prom seventy to niuety per cent of the farmers nre tenants and these too are organising Renters* I'nlons for the pur pot* of putting a stop to this exploitation, "As to the ruling class In the country." Ilenry continued, "while we do not have a titled nobility, our great capitalist* vie with and strive to excel the luxury mik! magnificence of the European courts of kings and em per- „.. ...*4, M«uHi ttivi* (newer even ' mnvt* tf,wt11r*rV' *■•■ A-'' t'.n-i *■•! ii'.*, tollors who havo producod all this wealth." "Alas, we must admit the truth of all that Henry has said," the teacher «m»M ttorrowtnltv "Atid thorn '■• *,•<* <nn* way by which the? workors of tho I world can right thet* wrongs. Karl perhaps you can tell us about It." "Indeed I am." derlared Karl. "Tin*! workors throughout all the world must unite against tho powor that hold* thom In slavery Tht* i,nw*r it no* held hy Iho Individual capitalist. It is tho powor which tho rapttalltt r>**« a* a class, has t»ocomo of ita O'irnor- ship of the Job of the minora and the factory worker* and the fanners. "Tho working class, as a etaat, msit unite and take possession of tb* mines and the factories and tbe rallro-ads and, th* ton* TTion thev will *»*u iW»krt own Jobs and control their own Uvea. an authoritative character, finition is as follows: "In every historical epoch the prevailing mode of economic production and exchange and the social organization necessarily following it, form the basis upon which is built up and from which alone can be explained the political and intellectual history of that epoch." This becomes simpler when yon begin to apply its statements. It means, for example,' that when slavery prevailed the law and the church and the thinkers defended slavery. It means that when the wages system is in force the law, the church and scholars will defend the wages, system. If yon carry the idea into the future, it will R 0 Y A L HOTEL Tshed ah<nSocialisni takes its place, that the law, the schools and the church will just as strenuously defend the new method of making a living. It means that if you wish to understand why people taught and 'believed certain things at any period in the past, you can grasp it all'If you , ......ttutrit, aim mereoy murdered nearly ninety people, most of them children, would probably not: have been so ghastly, successful if it i was not for the nervous tension under which the people now live. There has been a long, 'brutal strike, in which the strikers have been driven from pillar to post, in which detective thugs liave acted in more than their ordinarily shameful way. and in which hunger and misery have accompanied the brutalities. The miners would he more than human if the terrible strain of this had not caused nervousness and apprehension. Tbe children were likewise nervous, for what the parents suffered affected the little ones. " - Whether tbe men who caused the tragedy was a labor spy and carrying earn the way in which a majority of I so many lives blotted out them made their living. It means that ti'O every day life is the real life-- that what people think about six days in the week regulates what they think :!ll the rest bf the time. vvhat is known as economic deter- mii.lsm is also known as the materialistic conception of history. Ab such, though it is now generally accepted by students all over the world, it ls bitterly denounced by some on the ground of being "materialistic." It Is not known, but there is ground for suspicion that he is one of the men who came to Calumet to "restore law and order." The slaughter that was caused by his action is iiuite the log* leal culmination of all 'hat has been happening in the copper district. It is such an overwhelming thing, with so.many lives blotted out in a moment, that what preceded it is apt to be forgotten. The copper magnates have taken millions of dollars out of the mines. The dividends were enormous and the amount invested In capital stock has been returned several times over to the investors, This was not enough. They wanted to squeeze still more out of the miners. The result was the strike and the bringing In of luftor thugs. It has been n hard-fought, bit FERNIE Bar Unexcelled All White Help Everything Up-to-date Call in and see us once "JOHN PODBIELANCIK. Prop. 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 I'ihi spruce we do not send you hemlock. When you buy first-class lumber we don't slip in a lot ol culls. Those who huy once from us always come again. Those who have not yet made our acquaintance are taking chances they wouldn't encounter if they bought their lumber- here. KENNEDY & MANGAN — Dealer* jn — Lumber, Lath, Shlngies, Sash and Doors. SPECIALTIES—Mouldings, Turnings, Brackets, and Detail Worii_ OFFICE AND YARD—McPherson ave. Opposite G. N- Depot. P.O. Box 22, Phone 23. not materialistic in the s^8e the ter eonlVnt wl h a. i th IZ ds a^inst word s tiiimra u iic.0,.1 ir ,i tim oi»n ™v ;: .,un »t»ajnsi word is generally used. It does not I suggest thnt there is no God. It does not say that people ought to think only of nintorhi! things. If merelv says that, when there Is a bitter fight to mako a living most people will do and think most about making a living. The logic of the philosophy Is that if the time should rame when the making of n living would he so easy as to banish worry ahout how It might he done, materlallB.'ii would cense, nnd then people could think of higher ut- taltimeMH.—Appeal to Ilrnson. THE 8TRIKE IN COLORADO By Prank J. Hayes It Is gratifying to report thnt all the labor forces of Colorado aro now lined up bohiud the miners iu their fight for human rights. The persocutlon wo have suffered at the hands of tho mllltla has ouly made tho minors and the strikers. They suffered Incessantly, nnd as their ChristniaB gift they received the wholesale murder of their women mul children, Tlio man responsible, If caught, would probably he lynched. That would do no goo;), for behind him are the capitalists who reduced the people of Calumet to such a condition of nervous a'pprchi.nslun that they hud Biigm. control over themselves. Thc ChriBtmm* eve tragedy docs not lie alone al tho door of the itian who shouted, It Is part of the dividends of the Calumet stockholders.--New York Call. Thc Chicago Tribune suys: "Men are almost dying of starvation In a city (Chicago) where there is ubuihlaiue." It Is the class of mon who created the abundance who arc .starving, and the Tribune stands for capitalism—the cause of It all. Steam Heated Throughout Electric Lighted THE KING EDWARD HOTEL J, L. GATES, Proprietor Fernie, B. C. The Leading Commercial Hotel of the City Rates $2,50 per day Fire Proof Sample With Private Bath $3.00 Rooms in Connection I Imperial Bank of Canada HEAD OFFICC, TORONTO Capital Authorized .. $10,000,000 Capital Paid Up 8,925,000 Reserve and Undlvid- Total Assets 72,00<M>00 ed Profits 8,100,000 O. R. WILKIE, President HON., ROBT JAFFRAY, Vlcs-Prea. BRANCHES M I1RITISH COLUMBIA Arrowhesd, Cranbrook, Fernie, Golden, Kamloops, Michel, Nelson,.. RevslstoKS, Vancouver and Victoria. SAVINGS DEPARTMENT Interest allowed on deposits at current rate from data of deposit. PERNIE BRANCH A. M. OWEN, Manager THE CANADIAN BANK OF COMMERCE SIR EDMUND WALKER, CV.O, LL.D., D.CU thmWwtt AUXANDRR LAIRD JOHN AIRD Geaeral Manager Assistant Geaeral CAPITAL, $15,000,000 REST, $12,800,000 SAVINGS BANK ACCOUNTS Interest at the current rat* i» allowed on all def»osiu of If nad upwards. Careful attention is given to every account Sir 'I account* •re welcomed. Accounts may be opened and operated by mail. Accounts mny be opened Jn the names of two or more p*r*onat ] withdrawals to be made by any one of them or by the survivor. *, L. A. B. DACK. Msnso" rtRNIF BHANCW &S3&1864 II THE ft A c°^"1 Home Bank ^ Can a I *l 11-,.* ut Uti-U'-ii:* *.* * **■ * •ItM >»iit 1',} * titrli.si].** i| ,* ..I...,-*, ivHti Tl.e Mi.m.- Hunk l.'.ip . HM'tMlfll* (>(«'«»*■«) Vol (Sk* ...I.,. •my, f'v.iXNi Who it out for middlew.Mffhl hnwm MEAD OFFICE AND THRnMTn""" UHON NINE BRANCHFS IN I UnUlN I V-Jot»ff»f M*n»Qt BRANCHES AND CONNECTIONS THROUGHOUT CANADA J. F. MACDONALD, Manage* VICTORIA AVI,, .». t4*. n*M1t, *. O. f, ^L^L^L^L^L^LtLW.^LtLWKLWL--WL-WHf-Wlimft-Wl-W^^^ PAGE ., **: THE DISTRICT LEDGER, FERNIE, B. G„ JANUARY 17/ 1914. t ••) > % I ]■■# il. TT" >r '.•> A few Specials for Pay Day eisigigioH^ Pay Day Suit Values For Men $15.00 The values we will show for pay day and Monday following will eclipse anything we have yet shown. We will show the famous 20th Century brand garments at prices that will appeal to everyone. High class hand tailored garments worth $35.00, and when we say worth $35.00 we mean that is the actual selling value of these Suits. They are made from the very finest and most expensive 'imported Tweeds, and every garment is hand made by expert tailors. The colors are Brown and Brown mixtures, Greys, Blues, Blue mixtures, Green or Heather mixture. These garments are the last word in style and fit and will appeal to the best dressers. style and fit and will appeal to the best dressers. We have decided to place these on sale for Saturday and Monday at $18-00 Mevrs Heavy Wool * Underwear Heavy AU Wool Ribbed Underwear in all sizes 34 to 44, natural color, will bo sold Saturday while they last at $1.75 per suit. Only a limited quantity of this line left. Hits if, a good buy At $1.75 tuit Miiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii Sweater Values "3MW -tSit. Our window spsee will bc devoted to the display of <iiir Suit and OvrNutat itjiveiaU. Our pay day Sweater vnlHi'* will be on display in our Men's D^nsrtmenf «v v ,. • • !*.***.' * i i ■" ■ • v • of all Itmkfii lm** *4 Men a and lk»y» Sw«iiu>r», You will lw able to liny Sweat-era Imm us Saturday Inr A **''!!«- ThU !<-t ini'lutli's nil *1y|cH mil mrk, V noek and Cos-tfs with or without <*ol!;tr* You ran'l afford to Ifl thia «hnin*<- |»a<** if >•••«» ar* n\ all interested in SwfaV-n*. lli *■* Pay Day Values in .Footwear We have 125 pairs of Men's High Grade Shoes; regular $5.00 to $6.50 values. These are odd lines of the famous Slater, Jnvictus and Just Wright Shoe. These lines are well known to give perfect satisfaction in style, comfort and wear. AVe have placed these Shoes on tables in our Shoe Department for Saturday selling. If you need Shoes do not neglect this opportunity; it is the best we have ever offered. The lines displayed embrace Box Calf, Velour Calf, Gun Metal and Patent Leathers, and the lasts are this season's. The prices will please you. We also have a large number of Ladies' and Children's odd lines of Shoes. We will give special inducements to buyers of the lines we have on display. ' " » ■■■ -',. <: Odd lines of Boys' Shoes, run in sises 3 to 5 only. Odd lines of Ladies' Shoes, run in sizes 2l/i to 51/* only. 0<M lines'of Children's Shoes, run in sizes 4 to 10*4. only- It will pay you to visit our Shoe Department and take advantage of the savings offered in good footwear. si^iaiiMSjaiiMsiB^^ ISfiMSMIcM^ 1 Mens' Heavy Weight Fleece Underwear in grey or natural color will be sold Saturday at 50 cents Boys Suits -*■'-<.'"'. ■ ■, ■ For Snturday "The College" — LION BRAND Every boy can have one of these Suits as they- are within the reach of every purse and represent a big saving over regular prices. Thoy come in two piece style with bloomer pants; sizes 5 ye&rs ■to 8 years, made from heavy Tweeds in Greys, Browns an'd Greens. Our pay day price will be ,....J.............., $2.50 each AlsoAsee our pay day values in Boys' Odd Kinck- er Pants. You will save money. ijafEJfflgiiEij^ EJEIBiaiEfaiBEJBJBiSJSiaiSISJa^^ ElBJcSSfiillEfi^^ Men's Overcoats Boys' Overcoats We have the greatest selection of Boys' and Children's Overcoats and Reefers ever shown in Fernie. The styles are unique and practical. Our **,.'*, Toboggan Coat, in heavy dark blue mackinaw cloths piped and trimmed with red, is a very popu lar Coat for boys from 4 to 8 years. This coat will be sold Saturday at the very low price of ... $3.80 The regular value is $4.75 to $5.50. Other lines of Heavy Tweed Coats for boys will be shown in our Clothing Department at clearing prices. Working Gloves $1.50 WORKING GLOVES FOR 75c Men's Genuine Buckskin Gloves, lined, will be on sale Saturday at 75c pair. These are worth $1.50 pair. We guarantee these Gloves to be genuine buckskin. Remember we will sell these at 75c pair ^0E.Satar4ay-4^dJffionday^aly^—---— — MEN'S HEAVY WOOL SOX A shipment of Heavy Wool Sox has arrived from the mills too late for this season's business. They are excellent value at 50c pair. We will clear these, Saturday and Monday at 4 pairs for $1.00 All our Overcoats will be cleared out on pay day. K you are in need of an Overcoat now is your chance. Tho reductions will be tiie greatest we have ever given. They include heavy Tweed, MeKon and Bearer Coats with convertible and -shawl collar*. Every Coat guaranteed by us. HEAVY WOOL MITTS Our hand made Wool Mitts always give satisfaction. This pay day wewill sell thein for 3 pairs for $1.00. This.will show you a substantial saving. . ■ l I'" ;f> •: , Our Ladies9 Department Children's Underwear All odd-lines of Children's Underwear, composed of Combinations and drawers only, will bo cleared at pay day prices that mean money saved. Ladies' Flannelette Underwear of extra good quality will be sold for the two days only, Saturday and Monday. See our special display iu Dry Goods Department. All lines of Children's and Infants' Woollen Goods, comprising Toques, Scarves*. Jackets, Boot-' t>m, Mitts, Overalls aud Hoods, are being placed on special tables for Saturday. The prices will interest you. Ik sure you look these over. Ladies Underwear All odd lines of Ladies' Underwear, Vests, Drawers and Combinations, will be cleared Saturday and Monday at reductions that will dean them up in a hurry. READY-TO-WEAR SECTION Our Ready-to-wear Department holds many attractive feat ,res to interest keen buyers. This is the season of the year when we most desire to clean up the odd ends of every lino. This week end we will show the balance of our Cashmere Twill Waists in plain and fancy stripes, mado with tailored aud low collars. The colors are varied, having both white and dark grounds. Ths Price will be 90c, Saturday tod Monday only Onr Ladies' Ready-to-wear Coats have been the talk of the town. We have only 50 left, but these are somo of tho finest turned out this season. They are regular $15.00 values. We intend to make a grand clean-up Saturday and will place these on sale Saturday at $3.00 each. Be quick on this and get first choice. There are some very choice Coats in this lot. Hem ember, only $5.00 each READY-TO-WEAR BATS The balance of our Keady-to-wear Hats will be sold Saturday for a song. If you need ft Hat come early. All onr Hats worth up to $5,00 will be sold for ., Grocery i«• * # * # i i»**t*fl**»t-t*»**«*S $2 JO All our Hats up to *1;"».00 will go at.... $6.00 each Small Wares Lima Beans 3 lbs. Rolled Oata 8's Cowan's Maple Buds per lb. Ixtwney 's Cocoa Vi H»- tins I-jombard Plums, 2 lb. tins 2 for Sliced Pineapple 2 lb. tin Golden Dates 2 lbs. Salt Herring per lb. Spearmint Gum 3 packages Minoetnent 12 lb. pail iihautiotk *M niche* £ jwteka-ges Heinz Pork and Beans small Ileitis Pork and Beans, medium 2 for Dill Pickles per dozen Baby's Own Soap per box Colgate's Soap per half doien Lyle'a English Syrup 2 tins Special Blend Bulk Tea 3 fclba. Tetley's Yellow Label Tea p«kr Ib. Fresh Killed Chicken per Ib, Fresh Killed Fowl per lb. In onr Small War*s Department we have made lit**** |»l«j»*J#ii-t»i*» tu>« « i'i* *t*t*ii,m twin". nr Hits t .UTt-kUtfkn tUt mun ut <.>iu«ui WtUt'ft, .•»'••> I*'!**** I « and Stationery on tables convenient for your in- *|»(jH, »•*«<». Itt*. fit IMl j>,.«M1« ttt* ft* ..'ttlt *••«• »*'<- HIVtUU »U*J lillU'ii"'. Fresh Killed Turkey . Sir icily Fmdi Rggs . * N«»w Zealand Butter California Oranges ... Hffd-Nl Raisins, 12 ««. rt-tww •. •«. per lb. per doten ... per lb. . per ease .1 pack Ha M JO .40 30 M .15 » 10 JO 1.35 .35 .10 .35 .20 M .56 .35 1.00 .85 JO JO .40 3.50 .25 t*m*t ttnrn 9, 94 99.9 ttt.19 Mil: UUI * UU Uk»*|>»-*> iuv,"'.'. Hair Beta Mending Wool thfm Shields Bom Supporters Conet Clajps Hair Goods If esh Rigs Wash Cloths Tan* Spools Buttons Hooks and Eyes Doast Fatttsart BMr Pint Back Combs FIBS Combs Brashes Writinf Fapsr Bnrriopn Ssfctv Pins Bone Hair Ptni Bail Brasbss Tsbls Mats Ail the latest creation* in taffies' Fsney foliar*, hundreds of different styles and patterns. The mfoi^tp aw the very newest. Thew ar* sample . ollitr* und are worth up to ttJSO each. Throe will be displayed in our IWy <#ood* Department at We ea*»|i Sstnrd«.r and Monday only. Com* Early iBOTiaiwawmtwea^iiii Money Saving Prices TRITES-WOOD COMPANY, Ltd. BRANCHES AT FERNIE, MICHEL, NATAL AND COAL CREEK The Store of Quality J
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Title | The District Ledger |
Publisher | Fernie, B.C. : F.H Newnham |
Date Issued | 1914-01-17 |
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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