'^t0P,x^JiS^^Wy^^jAy,^^"1^ --AX :X"**yrA**r X 'A ■«£x ,a.i- I . - ~\r . •■•* \j»~ it ■ ja30 •• : •_-^fr,■,!'•' "• ^yA:AS('rASM,^.,„, *r / *?l Industrial Unity Ib Strength No. 47, Vol Vn. The Official Organ of District No. 18, U. M. W. of A. Political Unity Is Victory *roi, 'f'Pc, >al Llbr, nr y THE DISTRICT LEDGER, FERNIE,B. C, JULY 18,1914 •Zf Xun •30.1i1 SPECIAL CONVENTION OF B.C. FEDERATION OF LABOR Word haa been received today from International Board Member D. Rees, who is representing District 18 at the special convention of tbe B. <C. Federation at the coast to the effect that the convention carried a motion to call for a referendum vote nn general strike proposal. Although the Fernie delegates did not vote for the motion, thia does not mean that they are lacking in sympathy toward the Island strikers, tout they bad received no definite instructions with, reference to propagating a general strike and the delegates had to use tbelr own discretion. V. . . -.-■■ .„ Vice President Bancroft of the "'-ades and Labor, Congress delivered .,,.an.excellent address, dealing chiefly : -.with Ontario legislation and-jjartlcu- larly tbo Compensation -Act, which woj£g&* of that Province have secured." \| -There were UO delegates present at the oofiTeWoa. Peaceful Weapon Laat Resort tp Win Long Strike on Island *, Vancouver, B. C, July 14.—Delegates from labor unions In every pari of the Province assembled in the ■Labor Temple, Monday morning, in response to a call for a special convention by the executive of the Provincial Federation of Labor. Over 60 are representing unions in the cities of Victoria, Now Westminster and Vancouver, and 40 others from the island and -interior points. Tbe convention waa called to order by President Watchman, wbo introduced Robert Foster, president of District 28 of tbe United 'Mine Workers, to explain -why the call for a special convention was Issued. iMr. Foster stated that the miners now on strike on the island were primarily responsible .for the call, as thev were saMirflM now that a ohnngA of policy was needed in tbe methods to be adopted to bring this strike and consequent troubles to a finish. 'Persuasion and pleading methods bad, he stated, utterly failed to produce anything approaching solution, and tba miners desired to consult the ^pieujihers oMhe other organisation in :^.,*tha*jRwtope^ wtth .& vtpw to■< taking noma common acnon. Appealing to fhe convention in a general way for assistance, he indicated that what they were now look- log for waa not new laws, aa they had ibeen unable to enforce what tbey had, but as the porkera comprised 80 . per cent of the workers of tbe Province tbftt combined action should be taken at tho ballot, box, in order to ensure a satisfactory settlement. Concluding, ho offered this as a possible remedy for existing conditions, and atated that in calling a apecial con- ventlon tha object aimed at was to de- visa ways and means-of taking joint action throughout tha Province In this direction. light Miners Still In Jail Should la Allowed Out, It Is Claimed Vancouver. July 14.—Yesterday afternoon's session of the special convention of tba British Columbia Fed- oration of Labor was entirely occupied by a general discussion ot the situation developed aa a result of the island miners' atrike. Several attempts were mado on tha part of delegates to secure the passing of resolutions, which, with ona exception, ware Just ss often tabled., Tho one exception was tbs decision of Justice and to Attorney-General 'Bowser requesting the immediate discharge of eight men wbo, It is claimed, have already served their sentence of one year's imprisonment, and are being retained at New Westminster Jail. A lengthy communication from these men was read to tbe convention and It -was explained that they were sentenced by Justice 'Morrison to one year's imprisonment to date from' time of arrest. Making tbe usual allowances, this/has expired, it was said. As far as can .be learned tbe position taken by the authorities Is that sentence was to date from time ot pronouncement. . .The session was opened with tin address by Mr, Charles Pattinson, ex- organizer of the United Mine Workers on the Island and now editor of the Nanaimo Labor Telegram. Emphasizing the lessons and incidents of the strike be appealed to tho representatives of the other organizations to note that if it was found to be possible to crush a section of tbe Canadian worker?, ,wben. backed by a powerful organization such as tbe United Mine Workers, then it was equally possible to do so with all others. In response to repeated calls trom the delegates. -We, Frank Farrington was called upon io address the convention. He related the efforts made by the miners to organize under an International charter prior to the strike, and stated that the events that immediately led to the lockout at Cumberland completely upset the plans of the International Union, which were thoroughly to organize the miners .throughout the district, in response to their own request, before any action whatever was taken. .The lockout by the management of the Canadian Collieries Company -compelled tbem to take a standi at once, and what followed is a matter of history. Charged the Minister IMr. Farrington charged the minister of laibor witli a.certain amount of should be permitted to .pass the fence, except for the purpose of removing the danger existing inside the fence. ; "Third: Answered by first question. "In conclusion, permit me to suggest that under sack circumstances the proper steps for the inspection, committee to take would be to at once inform the workman of the danger existing in his place, and to then inform the official ln charge of the mine or district of the mine, enter their report ot such in the report book kept for the purpose, sending a copy of the same to the district inspector of mines. A copy of the report should he posted at the mine. The information conveyed to the workman would enable' the workman to withdraw from the place, as provided for in Special Rule 58 of tho Grows Nest Pass Coal Co. "Under General Rule 8, of Section 91 of the Coal Mines Regulation Aict, the official in charge of tbe mine has the power to withdraw the workmen from any place, section or the whole mine in the event of dangerous conditions^ and I feel that such official would apreciate the receipt of information re existing danger, from your inspection committee. "I have the honour to be, Sir, "Your obedient servant, "THOMAS GRAHAM," "Chief Inspector of (Mines." It is obvious from the foregoing that "our obedient servant" took great pains not to commit himself in any way. We always had a suspicion that General Rule 37 of the Coal .Mines Regulation Act .was intended to define the .powers of the inspection committee, but after careful perusal ot said rule 37, hopelessly failed to conceive ot anything approaching the semblance of power or authority, supposed to be.granted to these committees. That -.Mr. Graham could find nothing ln the aforementioned rule that gives the committees the power «v«?-l|5rt^atjU«de^dopteu-by+to-order-ffieB-to-sttspettd-work-iMouttd _.. . .. .. ^Qj.j-jiug un<jer dangerous conditions to fonward a telegram to the minister Act," the-mine .owners.and referred* to a telegram ne^t'by' Manager Coulson of the Curob-etiand mine to Mr- Crothers, which is now on the records of the Federal Parllmeat, as proving that "Ute dUJy-da*lIyiug of the labor minister wgs in response to the dictation of the mine owners."v.Quoting the proposition made by-rfon. Mr.'Crothera through President Watters 'of tha Trades 'and Labor Congress, Farrington atated that they had Immediately agreed to that proposition looking to an Investigation and possible settlement, but the minister backed out when it was accepted, which led him to think tbat the proposition was originally made In tba hope of the mine workera refusing and thus being made to carry tha onus for the continuation of the trouble. Tbe strike had cost the United Mino Workers up to data the large sum of $1,250,000. They hsd been disbursing a weekly amount averaging over 116,600. "This amount," said Farrington, with some warmth, "has -boon wrung from tho sweat and small wages of man who need It almost as much as tha miners to whom It has boen paid, but lt has been subscribed willingly and there la more where It came from.". Ha bitterly referred to the administration of British Columbia laws In regard to mining, and particularly instanced the granting of ninety certificates at ono sitting of tbe examination board to Chinese strikebreakers, "everyone of which certificates was Issued In diract violation ot the Coal Mines Regulation As to Inspection Committees A Fares WMeh Sometimes feeomee a Tragedy Somo time ago tho writer of this waa Instructed by Michel Local Union to writ* to tha Ohlef Inspector nt (Mlnea for tha Province of B. C. and And out, If possible, what powers tba Inspection commltteeea havt, at there existed reasoaaMo doubt In tha mind of some of our memliers as to the usefulness of aaM cemmitteoe. Tho following fetflr via aaat: 'IMr. T. Orakam, Chief Inspector of Mima, Victoria, a ft Dear Sir,—I aai teetracted by the above local aaloa to ask yoa kindly te give at aa explanation ef ihe powers ef tha Inspection Committee*. Ftnrt: Dots tha Inspection committee have power to order man to suspend work if feral werktsg aider dangerous eon- «***■*«, enemt-te eon, tasetmieai l-l'.i; X'U: In due course we received the following reply: "tt. Elmer. Secretary -Michel Local Union. "Dear Sir,—I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your latter of tbe tSrd Inst, asking for an explanation of the powers of tha inspection committee. General Role 37, of Section dt of the Coal Ulnae Regulation Aet defines the powers granted to such committees, and seems to be reasonably clear and free from am- bigtiity, "t'nder the civil service rules, «n»- dale are requested to refrain from ex- pressing legal opinions, and the follow- ing remarks must therefore be taken only as my opinion of the powers of the laepeetloa committee aider Get- sounds reasonable enough, aB we are In exactly tbe same fix; hence our questions. We. feel, however, gratified that our committee is allowed to crawl over any old fence .erected for nq ,-WMent purpose,'but-.of course if sucb fence should be erected for any specifically named danger, they will haye to keep out, as this wouldn't Interest the miners anyhow. We are not quite clear why a fence should be erected ln the first instance, iwere lt not to signify that tbere is danger inside the fence. Neither can we think of any other method whereby the committee could ascertain the dangerous conditions of a mine than by examining tbe whole mine, fenced off places included, and give their report accordingly. It-would be an easy matter for tbe management of any mine to fence certain places off for the time the committee makes Its inspection, and how any person could make a true report ot the condition of the mine If he only sees the parts the management thinks fit to let htm see, is beyond our comprehension. Every experienced miner knows tbat In esse of an accumulation of gas In any part ot a mine a fence would offer no protection, as it would be rather unreasonable to expect the gas to take cognisance of a fence. Let me point out that the miners realise tbe dangers ot their occupation full well, but economic necessity compels them to work In the gaseous bell-holes, and if tbey would go home every time they found gas in their places, the chances are that tbey would bave to look for another master. In ao far as entering their report Into the report book. Informing the official In charge, etc., this line of red tape has never saved the lives of any miners so far, unless the men take action collectively. I take it for granted that In tbe re- mole past Mr. Graham hss been a mlneworker himself, and would like him to cite us eome Instances where the official in charge of the mine has withdrawn the workingmen of the)York, whole mine on account of dangerou* condition* existing. If this is done, tben bow does he account for the fact that more men are killed In mine dts- OF LOCAL INTEREST A. E. Whalen and a companion were dining at a Chinese restaurant on Tuesday and when lt came to settling for the meal, Whalen got Into an altercation with the restaurant proprietor and refused to pay. The police were called and as soon as Whalen learned this he settled before they arrived. When the constable arrived ihe took Whalen to task and warned him about creating a disturbance of this Wnd, and to this Whalen took exception and questioned, the officer's authority and created a further disturbance, after which he was taken into custody and the following morning fined |7.00 or ten days. Peter Kennedy was sent up for 30 days this week. Peter has been in* the habit *of spending the winter season in the city's care, and bas the reputation'.'of having shovelled more snow thati-jany one man in Fernie. This time Peter made a poor calculation and'»;got into the game out of season. . Died—At Fernie, on July 12th, Bella Brooks, aged 2tJ years. The deceased leaves, her husband and two small children to-mourn ber loss. Died—Ait Coal Creek, on July 11th, Joseph Harrison. A wife and two children, -wife) reside in the old country, are left behind. W. J. J. Jforrison's -Max won the halt mile desk at the Chahko (Mika at Nelson on Monday. Fernie L.O. L. 1713, and the sister lodge, the local True Blues, headed by tbe piper band, paraded Victoria Avenue on -Monday morning, before leaving forfC^aabrook, where a celebration .was held, in which all the Orange Lodges of this district participated. John . Yaravoch appeared before ■Police ^Magistrate-Wblnsster-on-Tifon- day and was sent up for trial before Judge Thompson on the 21st inst. C. J, P.' Whitmark, representing the White Star Steamship Company, Seattle, is registered at tbe Waldorf. A very, large, number of Fernie citizens left on Sunday for the Chahko Mika at Nelson, and dally since Sunday each passenger train bound for Nelson has carried its quota of Fernie citizens. The ambulance had a long distance call on Sunday. * A workman In a lumber camp some six miles west of the city became 111 nnd ft.wis necessary to remove him to tbe hospital. W. D. Long, who was ain custody in the City Goal here, aw-tlt'.ng trial on a charge of wife beating made his escape from that institution early this mt rning, Tho prisoner had been de- flea to clean out the City Clerk's office, which Is (n the s*me btlldlng as thc lock-up, the City Hall, and while lha officer In charge had i.U attention allied to some matters outside the o.Tice, the prisoner *ook advantage of his absence and made his escape through one of the windowx dropping to tbe ground. Long wxt apprehend ed at about five o'clock on Saturday ncnilng some eight miles west of tbe r ty. Provincial Constable Bo'rdman w** the officsr wbo re-captured the rrlaoner. R. L. Gaibraith, Indian Agent from Fort Steele, was In the city Saturday last on business, D. Rees, H. Martin and W. Hilton, left to represent the District and Gladstone Local at the R. C. Federation of Labor Special Convention, on Saturday last. City Baseball League—Coal Ce. S; Hotels, 4: batteries. Quinlan and Ilovan; Wallace and Hinds. A private car was chartered from the O. N. by a party of forty ltal!an§ from llo*m*r, wbo left on Monday Is** for Naples, Italy. Th« car will convey the imrty from Hosmer to New .Mr. A. S. Banwell bas returned after spending a month at tbe coast. While at the coast Mr. Banwell was admitted as a solicitor and called to the oar of British Columbia. Mr. Banwell will practice in this city, he having formed on association with A. MacNeP, barrister. Lt.-Col. Joseph Mackay and Lt. Geo. O'Brien left Sunday morning for >'elson to attend the Chahko Mika as delegates for the Army and Navy Veterans Association. In a City Baseball League fixture on Friday night last the Scouts managed to get the best of the argument by V run over the Clerks. Batteries: Dunlap and McDougal; Hoffman and Pickett. R. J. Black, F. Kay Collin::. W. F. Burland and C. Clode loft for tbe Chahko M1ka on Tuesday morn, ins. These gentlemen will strengthen the Cranbrook Lacrosse aggregation Ip matches to.be* played at Nelson. A Celestial, who had Imbibed too freely of Sam Suey, was fined $7.00 and costs by Police Magistrate Whimster on Saturday morning. The Civilians Rifle Association will be represented at tbe competition during tbe Chahko Mika .by the following: H. Gould, Wm, Price, J. Minton. H. iMinton, J. Mitchell, F. Bean, S. Bruce, J. Newrtck, J. Wallace and C."E. Mil- l«r- The derailment of a freight train on the C. P. R*i"at'Morrissey on Saturday morning, delayed the east bound Spokane-Calgary train, due here at 6 a.m., until 10.30 a.m. Fortunately no one was injured, although It was quite a bad spill. The session of the County Court scheduled for Tuesday last was postponed until Tuesday, July 21st. J. S. Gusty, general manager for the the P. Burns Co., whose headquarters *rjjJ^aMfl.uver^4s_ia_thejsRjv_airr Gusty is an old resident of Fernie, he having been transferred to bis present position some two years ago. A. -Macnell bas returned from Spokane with a fine five passenger Oakland car. Tbe car la one of tbe best in town, and la of the underslung, tor pedo type. "Mac" is proving a very apt pupil in handling the car and will no doubt shortly be taking extended tours of the province when not professionally engaged. Chief Provincial Constable WeWby has left for a tour of Inspection to the upper country, and vtfll visit Wassa and Canal Flats before be returns. \ ~" ■ We are pleased to notice that Archie Prentice Is around again although be bas to seek the aid of a Jtaff to travel rapidly. The Halt-Holiday Football League have arranged to hold a concert nnd social on Wednesday, July 22nd, tn the Fernie Athletic Club Hall. Ths boys promise a great line-up in tbe way of program and refreshments. Get •round. The storm on Monday morning played a few tricks with the electric, firo alarm and light wires. Shortly after the first heavy shock the fire bell rang out and most of the firemen thought It waa a call. Some record-breaking turnouts were made, especially where the volunteers happened to be In bed. The residents ot Dalton Avenue were cut off rrom light for a short time, but once Jimmy Finn got on the Job it was only a question of minutes before we saw the light. Jsmes should make a great propagandist. At the Cranbrook sports, held In connection with the Orangemen's celebration, Sir. J. Skllltng won the too yard* race open and rhe 100 yards race confined. Evidently invincible! EXPERT WITNESSES AT HILLCREST ARE HEARD Fire Boss Reported Gas in Seven Rooms Morning Explosion in Mine Occurred Hlllcrest, Alta., July ll.—Wltb the examination of three more expert witnesses and the further examination of Fire Boss Adlam, the evidence in the Hlllcrest mine inquiry, which has lasted since July 2, was conclude*! yesterday afternoon. Tbere only* remains the addresses of the counsel, which will be heard on Saturday, after which the Inquiry will close, and Judge Carpenter will be in a position to go over the evidence and compile his report. The evidence of the expert witnesses R. G. Drinhan, of Edmonton; T. G. Hudson, of the Doininion Department of Mines, Ottawa, and J. T. Sterling, Chief Inspector ot Mines of Alberta, was much more conservative than that given by the former experts, Francis Aspinall and Norman Fraser. Mr. Drlnnan did not criticize the system of ventilation in the mine at all, nor consider that the mine was a dusty mine, or contained an undue amount of gas. He thought the gas might have been exploded owing to some derangement in some part of the ventilation. 'Mr. Hudson also thought It was a gas explosion, but would not give any opinion as to the cause,of ignition. He .would not. call tbe mine! unduly gassy or dusty. From the evidence of his examination, Mr. Sterling thought that. some extraordinary and unfor- seen combination of circumstances had been responsible for the explosion, ibut could not suggest how the gas bad been ignited. Samples of the dust had been sent away to -be tested for explosiveness, Mr. Sterling said, and it was agreed that the commission would take the result into consideration in making its report. The recalling ot Fire Boss William Adlam -brought out some new facts about the amount of gas in the mine on the morning of tbe explosion. Adlam was on duty up to 6:30 on that -moruingrSfld-ss-rBCordsdin-his'iona- er evidence, reported gas In seven rooms when.' he went off duty. It now develops that this gas was sufficient to put out his lamp as soon as it was placed in the room, indicating that there was considerable gas. Ad lam said he had left instructions for the next boss to send in men to brattice these' rooms off, but he did not know whether tftls was done or not His honor called Mr. Hudson, iw-ho had come from Ottawa to give the commission the benefit of his advice as an expert. Mr. Hudson said he had been through the mine, and was of the opinion that the explosion bad been caused by tbe ignition of gas, but he could not say at what point. The last witness was 'Mr. Sterling, Miller -played half-back for the Hlllcrest football team. The funeral took place on Tuesday afternoon at S o'clock, Mr. Frank Pearson reading the burial service of the U. M. W. ot A. at the graveBide. PRO-LABOR DECISION BY UNITED STATES SENATE Resolution Against Exempting Unions Tabled—Illegal Means of Organization Not Forbidden 'Washington, July 14.—The Senate took a step this afternoon in advance of anything that has been heretofore attempted in tbe way of exempting labor unions and farmers' organizations from prosecution under tbe Sherman law. By a vote of 41 to 17 tbe Senate tabled a motion made by Senator Sterling, of South Dakota, to strike from the sundry civil bill tbe provision accompanying the appropriation for enforcing the Sherman Anti-Trust Law, which provides .that no part of the appropriation shall be used to prosecute labor organizations or farmers! associations organized to improve the condition of the members of such organizations. But the Senate went even further, and, by a vote of 38 to 22 rejected an amendment proposed by Senator Sutherland of Utah, to insert the qualifying words "by unlawful means." These words, bad they been adopted, would have prevented the use of the appropriation to prosecute labor unions or farmers' associations for organizing and combining to improve their condition except when they use "lawful means." : The use of unlawful means would have subjected tbem to prosecutions under the appropriation. Tbe Senate, however, went on record today against using this appropriation to prosecute these associations no matter if they resort to unlawful means to improve their conditions. - RESULT HlLf ON BENEFIT Fernie. B. C, July 8, 1914. Mr. Editor: Dear Sir:—Allow me, through tbe District Ledger, to express my thanks to all those who helped to make tbe drawing on my behalf such a great who said be oould not say anything'success; having received the sum of except ihat ignition of gas, how, he could not say, had caused the explosion. If dust waa shown to be explosive, he would conclude it bad spread the explosion. Some unfor- seen combination of circumstances, In his opinion, had caused the explosion. IMr, Sterling also admitted that he bad been surprised to hear from Ad- lam's evidence how much gas there was in tbe mine. If tbe brattice was up and |he ventilation current passing along the face, he could not Imagine how the gaa would be carried out. ANOTHER VICTIM IS RECOVERED AT HILLCREST The body of Wm, Miller was recovered from tbe mine on Monday last. $379. Yours, etc, WILLIAM HILTON. The W, Hilton benefit drawing balance sheet: Receipts By collections $132.45 By sale of tickets 271.70 , $104.15 Expenditures Printing tickets $ 16,25 Stationer)', postage, etc 40 Miscellaneous 8.50 Balance 370.00 $404.15 Turned over to Mr, W. Hilton, the sum of 379.00. Hon. Seo. THREATENS!! HUGE RAILROAD STRIKE INTERMENT OF J. HARRISON AT FERNIE •Much more often than w« would wish do we hear the Impressive strains of thc Dead March as the body of some departed brother Is conveyed to Ha last routing placo. In fac» th" death rate, measured by other 'owns of its alxe ta above the average here. The hasardous nature of the ot<"i»a- tion that ungates moet of us mav be responsible for this, Unit neverth«le»« It hu town remarked upon by ii*»w- comers to the town, snd the frequency TRAILED BY PICKETS, STRIKEBREAKER SHOOTS TWO Fires Oue from Pocket, Wounding Two Pickett—Arreeted After Chase—One Msy Die , •Two strikers, enganed In picketing Uw plant of S. M. Frank A Co.. at 192 Avenue B. tw shot last evening by sn armed strikebreaker*, whom tbey had followed to 14th street and Seventh avenue, One of thorn got a bullet in the abdomen and win proti- with which we have hoard the last!:"'1* dl"- W «?>w w*nt h<»«?c :tl«r mimic of the dead Is i-slculated to hia wounded left arm had bt*en the civilised country In the world. u-^.*«.. *9..m *... *a*.*n*m at m me mmm |t ma«t strike ns aa rather hnmor- ■..Unr-n Ttr-jfuluUtMj Art, o»«i»ea the ektef Inspector of Mines •Major MrtJraw, of Vernon, B, C. waa In town for a few days this w«*k The Tmmtttert defeated the C|vf«*s .,. .. . .. ,ln the loral Half Holiday tttnett* on asters on this conUnent than in vxy mw^mmA^m .,„,,, w . .^^ -.««» **... ^.■.j ^.„,_ .« .... ij Thursday night by a vet? narrow tunt- Have tbe iaaaecUea nritteee the rt*h» t« matei fenced off for any reasons, neb as old -wwWws, er wotWnga fenced off on ■9..-.-.9,-a-, w-.' m*im MMi i«mmmmm» mOano ■ay bee danger to the wwters em- tleyei hi tho mine? "Third: If te tho comma of their tmmettm the committee tmm* eondl- Uone wMeh In their eetimatioa vo-aM be a sssaaee to tho live* ef tbe ten •asalaiMl la tka aila*. tteom tm a^am, ^^^^m^^^^0***^^9 ^^et -^^^w wemo^m*^^ ^wmw^^^tt oomwt Wtmoeew* tssttteo io Justified to order the mm omtdm in that partlctlar eecUeo, «r tke vMe ef the atae. to saspsad •wit. enedSm on tnammettoo af tha ■^BF**^*^** PwSfc ■■•^•w^^W wB^^^WHSwW-F f In aatfctfetioa of ■"T -MMfe-ftf * t rwtman. *tem t«rfr. "I will take op yonr qnosuene tan the order submitted. First: I can (fad nothing lo General Rule if Oat gives the iaipeetiea oommdte* tbe power te order nos to swepend work If fond working ander daegeroos ceo- dltioas. A r. rv. net*. In h ■ X General Rale If gives the inspection committee tbe right to go to every fart of Hie tttoe, aad to la- epeet too abaft*, levels, planes, work- tag ftoeoa, return alnraya, ventilating apparataa, ott workings and mwrb* laery. -ete. Tkie glree the ewnrittet tie rigkt to «ua!»e tio old wwttags feat aa aa ofHetal weeld do, notwithstanding thai a fee* l» erected aerese the eatraoce to preient vetteatky —tertog tie where a feaee to ereeteJ •Mf naaied dang*, such aa gat, lad mm_m_w _td__M tmjm *a_^_a_muum - m^mw _m_m^nm ^amtbm^tmm.%^ •»w» -mm-, on penv*. wi evw win mm, tells ns that be feels any official would awwite the receipt ef Informal Son r«j-llMV u*TeM MH mmtteeir tm existing dangers from our Inspection\nW9Y "llACRW FWNO rommlti*p». He* well they amw*-* —— date seeh Miteraatton Is elesrtv rt«-f The Femit and -Ooal Creek Rugby moastrsted In the iamedhle vicinity of Sir. OrahamV place or residence, <OMttoM-i ea rem* wwoti Football Ctnbe will try eonetoatoM at the City Park en Batnrdair next. Tickets 25 conts each. Proceeds to b» devoted to Hillcrest relief fund. f WMWWiiiiiiBiiiiiiiiiiiiiJiiiiiiiiwiiwwi.tiiil The Colorado Benefit Dance • The tteneo for the hrwfit *f th* Attomita atrik. et% pmpimeA tm n**ottnf M r*» FliJMmut ♦ff^i*- ter, will tako plsre next Monday. July 20. in tbe Hociallut Hall, at f> oV)<x*. TtoUeln, 50 <*nta, Vvel^W^S bL^22 and think. I Vlncenso Mllltello, who dl,l AJTSmsiHled ■ ! Thi Interment of Joe Harrison, who ] »Jt«>«in*- '• ""^^ »"•»* snd ehsrged idled in FVral* Hospital on Saturday)*"»• Mo»»i"i» »»*•"* *»<* carrying a rhumto. July M.—Th* thr*at*n«Ht < le«t took pUe* on WHn*sd«>-. ,*\ > concealed *«»it|H»ii ll#» *|M.»k*< m strike of *»ngln*sa and firemen on M ■ |Anct mmhrr of of nyropsthltfir* from Kt,klm and mad* his Mai-vmv.t nett* ioiiikiii, Nimonfffi tne *tt,j*toy*e > ... . **•_ . • uI'.aI. bad announced to tbe toads that the ! «*«• <»* local Mm ot Foresaw »»»- mm Had voted nearly unanimously to;mme* out to force with r»g*ila. Th* '" tMl" '"* ""» roiiow.^j win strike to soataln thHr demand* Ifibody was conv*?*d from th* »nd*rirrem fl"» *mp onto a weetboHn4. tbmTtdttmMnwwtotWmbwne*^. . ftu^ lM ,.rttw ^ u^ ^ ■ *■ J*x ^**~.,*i -.*.* „* u. ,*> He railroad., through their genera* Uor Band tiding the pmceeslou and, Jf^*'"J^^^lil^i aMeaaMV eamariiti**, eearteale* thst paying v«ry !a»wM»9rtlr tht Dead " ... .. "***■««» *v*en* see tosmat-Utoemptom'des^awid Sfirej,t whll(l behind followed the "«w Mlowed. ' mean an Inmss* of $.t.t.eoo.«0« an-1Por<,w<iril mii momht,n at ihi» Cml\ H*,f **y (,mM,, •** h,,)<* a,I(1 C'S xmt^rrrZmn\^*m^m. <tm*m.+emr mee*\ "•''*• TliC^' T T mT li * It is eipected that further confer- ;*P the wrvlr* the precession reformedi"r '*• Consolidated Card Company, ences will be held Should the nsgo-!--,, -^^^^ u» <h« emmrtnrr whet* i MHHello fired without drawing ihe Halloas fail snd the emptor*; etand I** £"*^1,.?. Ir th^o^Lrl Z'*«"'w *"*> »•• ***•'• Th- first by their aano«nc*| refesel of arWtrta-j'he fontral rites of the forestora and } £lukM ^ .« ttoa It wwtl aftset U.m engineers the Burtal Strrlce ef tbe I'. Jl. W. ef *■« *" <h^*■ j, XTi* « 'J? aad firemen and ladlreettv a aaeb! t w* r*o4 Tttttrt** ma'd***- tr Ar*„nn t. and tne nnn g* gam**, larger nnaabcr of worhcr». Ik mmm and t^eal Secretary T, (*«.:»«'"»'•».«»' W# Kast «4th street, th< W. 8 Osrter, president ef «he broth- * ,r™"*^ "Z.l~rlXATXA^, / r • n**en*\ nUbet *tkamt. ie«i«d o U*** tiidmmnox lei-*"<" ^Pr'*-n»cd 'he mlnceorlir-. , tewiat tbe aanewwwsmit of tb« •ink*, P*ceon*4 %-t# a member of the vote to tie conference committee. In Rear* et Management «f th* Coal wbkk be aeM tie enleaa wewld rs-ir^eek Ctob and waa well known and Usee artoirettoe tmdtr tb» Federal ■ m:h>Ho was tnnt(k\ m Kiiht sve- n•■■* l!*- Patrolman Vfosttx—s. V. C*.ll. ffWPV IWimiVimi VWSIT *W ''■^y' tasnaatsA iet a^* rma <■■ Ua laia-*w *i l\Mp^^\Hi,t m ** fsftss: Sn"; try! Oft SIMMONS. L. O. S, B. O. S. Dr. llaraMne.L n tl, t*. tk «, d*n- Hat. Ksak of thmtoim tmwn*. op peetto Tme^Wood Co Vomeeiet emnttf to m**trn 'Mr lent Th<* aymiathy of all le etteaded te tbem tn their sad b*i*a»em«nt. A. K Watte, ef Wattobnrg. BC, is realeterei at tie Hesaeee. • a^gi^^^^wo en www w*w • »wpwpvwi OUOtYONE LOCAL Vs.". Sick Fuiul CouuttUue »^U Is the Seeretary's Office, Fernl*. en ffunday, Mr 19th. at 7:W p. m. T. I'PHILU Seereuf). Stndente of the Crow's Sett Itasl- •es Oellegt are having a abort recess. ■>t#^«jinyiV«iri[iiii [ii-smfWtWWjwaJ ■KJPflWW* mn^wvis H..1H1 ■'.'^TW^W^WI'WByjpHMWPi * •'. --rf;i ^^^i^^ .■)j^'-!!m--.'-. iMWMP^PPPJPIilliP JV-'tf^**1 - *.*•»■< ^5^^^5S!^I^^^3^^^^^^^Y^s^^5'r PAGE TWO THE DISTEICT LEDGER, FERNIE, B. C, JUL7 18,1914 4\> *'■ Home Bank Had Satisfactory Year Normal Progress Maintained During past 12 months Director From West Calls Attention to Subject of National Importance The annual meeting pf the shareholders of the Home Bank of Canada was held at the bead office," 8 King street west, on Tuesday afternoon, June 30fh. The features of the annual report as submitted for consideration showed net profits $192,- 442.72, or 10 per cent upon the paidup capital. The rest account has been brought up to one-third of the capital. Sixty-five thousand dollars has 'been written off .premises and a pension system established with $10,000 as a nucleus fund. Two new branches have (been opened in Toronto during the year. An independent auditor was appointed ifor the ensuing year. On motion the president of the bank, Colonel The Honorable James Mason, took the chair, and Mr, O. G. Smith, the secretary of the bank, a«ted as secretary of the meeting. The report of the directors was then submitted, as follows: Report of the Directors The directors have much pleasure Jn submitting to the shareholders the ninth annual report and balance sheet of the bank, together with a statement of profit and loss account, giving the resultvof the bank's business for the year ended,.31st May, 1914. Quarterly dividends have been paid and provided for at the rate of seven per cent (7 per cent) per annum. The $40,000 set aside from the profits of 1913 has been written off bank premises and furniture account, together with a -further $25,000 appropriated from the profits of the year just closed, and $10,000 has been placed' to pension fund. The sum of $16,666.66 lias been added to rest, making that account $666,666.66. equal exactly to one-third of tbe subscribed capital of the bank. Two new branches of the bank were opened during the year, at the corner of Yonge street and Alcorn avenue, and at the corner of Yonge street and Eglinton avenue, both in the City of Toronto. The branch at Cartiervllle, in the Province of Quebec, was closed, the growth of that district being somewhat disappointing. Under the Bank Act of 1913, you will, for the first time, be called upon to appoint an auditor for the bank and to fixhis remuneration. No new stock having been allotted during the year, the number of shareholders remains approximately the eatne.V ■ *..■:,■■■ x'x ■ ' IThe usual examination by the .directors*, uf the treasury and securities —was-made-iaad-tke-bi>anehesTica*r©fuily inspected during the year. Address of the President The net profits for the year are $192,442.72, being about 10 per cent on the average paid up capital, wblch may, I consider, be deemed satisfac- formed we encoun- tha may not soon tory, in viaw of the unsettled conditions which prevailed during the whole of the fiscal year. The $40,000 set aside, as intimated at tbe last annual meeting, to be written off bank premises and furniture account, has been applied, together with an additional $25,000 from this year's profits. Last year the shareholders .were good enough to vote a contribution of $10,000 as a nucleus for a pension fund; this has now been appropriated and the fund inaugurated iwlth the current year. Before commenting on any changes in the balance sheet, I may say that the financial forecast made a year ago has more or less been justified. Conditions have altered so little that one prefers not to hazard any decided opinion as to when the expected Improvement may come. It must -be borne In mind' that the 'business depression Is not peculiar to this country, .but general; Canada depends largely upon outside capital to finance its undertakings, and consequently tbe late war in the Balkans, political conditions in Great Britain and the unsettled state of ...Mexico has had a far- reaching effect. The .work of construction In the two additional transcontinental railway lines, with completion now Jn sight, and various other works of national irnportance, have necessitated the (borrowing of large, sums. Expansion in the districts of the country in which this work is -being carried out Is looked for to warrant the capital expenditure made. When this takes place we may reasonably expect any further needed assistance of British and foreign capital, and with speculative real estate and other unsound trading discouraged, confidently look forward to a gradual return to normal conditions. While our deposits for the past year show a reduction in actual figures—and we are not alone in this— I may say, that it Ib all accounted for by the expected withdrawal of some large temporary deposits in current account wblch were In our hands al the 31 May, 1913, the date of the last statement presented to you. On the other hand, the number of accounts on,our books has largely increased, and the amount of deposits ln the savings bank department show a satisfactory gain! Increased Savings Deposits In cotamon with most of the other banks, our note circulation shows a connection was iered conditions again occur. The weather last year was particularly favorable to the harvesting and marketing of the crop, so that a larger proportion was handled before tbe close of navigation tbat in any previous season in recent years. In addition, owing to the general financial conditions which prevailed during the latter part ot 1913, considerable pressure was .brought to bear hy creditors upon farmer for the early payment of their obligations. Tbls resulted in a larger percentage than formerly of grain going forward, with. Instructions to ..sell.. As a result, circulation .paid to farmers showed' a decided falling off immediately after the close of navigation, and the figures for the succeeding months—December to Mnrch—record a continued redeanp- t:oii of bank notes without the usual <ii*;i->rumity for the issue from tbe marketing of grain through .the winter months. The reduction from the hi?,;i point in November, 1913, to the figures on the 31st March, 1914, amounted to over $900,000, while in former years the average reduction for the same period was approximately $200,000. The smaller volume of business transacted in Canada also had Its efifect on circulation. Merchants and maufacturers did not transact as much business as during the previous year. Railway earnings from the iBt of July, 1913, to (May 31, 1914, showed a decrease of over ten million dollars. The consequent shrinkage in circulation is mainly attributed to thase principal causes, but I may say that we are making arrangements) which should not In future leave us dependent upon any one source to maintain our circulation at at high level. Branches In Toronto In accordance with the policy of the bank to purchase sites for branch offices in Toronto, a property was purchased at the southeast corner of Yonge Street and Eglinton Avenue, and also the vacant lot on the northwest corner of Yonge Avenue and Wood-lawn* avnue, where we propose to erect a suitable building for the (business at present conducted at the corner of Yonge (Street and Alcorn avenue, known as the "Yonge Street Subway Branch." The latter site is also the property of the bank, and when disposed of will go far to effect a reduction in bank (premises tae-. count, corresponding to the Increase shown this year. ' A large crop Is looked for in the northwest -Provinces. Owing to favorable weather last fall much good land was prepared, perhaps better than ever before; Crop conditions existing now are particularly good In Manitoba, and , speaking generally, throughout Alberta and Saskatchewan, as in the latter Provinces the dry wpather experienced in certain sections was followed by excellent rains. Of course, the crop ls yet young, and much may happen between now and harvest time. Estimates vary as to the amount of acreage under cultivation. I think it will reduction. This may be attributed -^o -various^usesHho-mosMmjpos^a^ which was the early marketing of the grain crops In the northwest. For some years past we have looked to our grain business in the west to utilize a large part of our circulation, and for the first time since this Established April 1899 W. A. INGRAM Wholesale and Retail TobaCCOflist BARBER SHOP Baths and Shoe Shine BILllARD ROOM and LUNCH COUNTER rails being,given, which twill be fol- owed by various orders for equipment. . ., Provincial and municipal taxation of banks in.Canada ha® now reached suoh a stage as to have a deleterious effect on the opening of new branches, In Ontario, the Province in which .we have the greatest number established, taxes are almost three times as great as a year ago. The Late President In. addressing you a year ago today it was my duty to announce the retirement of the then president, Mr. Eugene O'Kefe, owing to ill health. Mr. OHKeefe was intimately connected with the institution from its inception. He passed away in October last, and before moving the adoption of the report, I wish to express, on behalf of the board of directors, our feelings of sorrow at this (loss of our late colleague. In which I am sure all the shareholders join. On motion the thanks of the shareholders were extended to the president, vice-president and directors, also to the general manager and the other officers of the staff. The Needs of the West iMr. John Kennedy of Winnipeg, one of the western directors of the Home 'Bank, and also a director of the Grain-Growers' Grain Company, spoke upon the financial conditions In the west, and made a strong appeal, directed not only to the management of the Home .Bank, ibut to Canadian banks in general, calling attention to the urgent need of establishing methods whereby farmers in the we$ -might secure an advance of 50 per cent, on their grain, so that they would not be under th* necessity of rushing it into the world's market in vast quantities in, order to secure ready funds with which to pay their debts and maintain their farms. He quoted authoritative statistics, prov- ing that ,75 per cent; of last year's grain crop in the northwest was dump- into the market in three months, causing the price to drop 7 cents t. bushel. "When I state that last fall showed the clearest truth of this, I do not.do so without having figures to prove that thl? was the ,caise,;' said Mr. Kennedy. "You will find that number one northern wheat, about the (beginning of last September, was worth about 88 cents" in store at Port William or Port Arthur, but by the middle^ of October, owing to the tremendous, receipts, prices had fallen to about 78 cents, a drop of 10 cents ft bushel, while world wheat conditions did not warrant any such decline. • Advances on Grain Mr. Kennedy proposed as a remedy for this condition that the banks advance to farmers in the northwest loans to the value of 50 .p6r cent, upon the grain etored in their barns. This plan for -relief would necessitate the adoption of some cheap and safe method of storage, so that the bank's security would be safe.* He didsnot thl ink that lending money in this way wouttd require the Issue of any additional capital or necessitate a change in the established .methods of The Sunkist Orange With tke Different Flavor Ask for "Sunkist Valencia*" KM"****-*!!/ i„\sx - or less unchanged, the flax planted showing a decrease, and the oats and barley an Increase. A most Interesting change is now taking place in 'Western farming conditions. IFtormer- ly districts that were particularly dependent upon the -wheat crop are now developing Into mixed farming, one of the results of which is that the west, which In 191?, were Importers of hogs, are now exporters, but the number of hogs which are ibeing shipped east at the (present time Is small compared to the figures that should be reached within reasonable time. The general business outlook may be regarded es somewhat more cheerful. Thoactlon of the House of Parliament in passing both the Canadian Northern Railway aiyl the Grand Trunk Pacific Company Bills, guaranteeing the bonds of these roads, which should permit them to carry to completion the construction of their lines, seems to have 'met with general approval, and has already led, 1 believe, to some large orders for steel I The Valencia Sunkist is the California Summer Orange—a sweet, juicy, luscious fruit, ripened on ihe tree. Easy to peel, and practically seedless. Some are dark in exterior appearand, some lighter in color. But all are a deep red inside and sparkling with healthful juke. _Oranges are picked in California every ^ day in the year, and the Late' Valencia is one of the very finest ever grown. Glove-picked, tissue-wrapped, shipped right from the tree—you get it iresh with the real tree-ripened flavor, Don't buy merely "oranges." Buy the California Fruit Growers Exchange 139 N. Clark Straet, CHICAGO Mi Sunkist Valencias. , See what you missing in not getting this brand. are Try These Lemons, Too Use Sunkist Lemons to serve with fish and meats. Use the juice wherever you now use vinegar. These are the best looking and the best lemons sold. Juicy, fully flavored and practically seedless. There's a vast difference in different brands of lemons. Try "Sunkist" and see. Beautiful Rogers Silver in Exchange for Wrappers Go buy a dozen each of Sunkist oranges and Lemons and save the wrappets bearing the Sunkist trademark. Then send in the coupon below and find ^^A out how to exchange the wrap* J___\w t__\_t_, • Fruit Growera Exchange pers for beautiful Rogers •tlii MM Silverware for your table. ISt N. CU* *»••*, Oicu» Hail ns thtt coupon and we wUI ■end yoa oar complimentary 40- pige recipe book. Bhewtaff over 110 ways of uslnr Sunkist Oranges and Lemons; You wOl also receive oar Ulns- trated premium book which tells yon bo w to trade Sunkist wrappers lor beautiful table silver. Send this coupon or call at above address. Name.. Address. save several mHl lars a year to the country. The adop tion of mixed farming he did not consider would give Immediate relief. "The farmers are getting Into mixed farming." declared Mr. Kennedy, "just as fast as they can afford to. do so, and just as fast as it is good for them to do so, therefore of necessity for years to come wheat growing will 'be the mainstay ot the west. In conclusion, Mr. Kennedy assured the meeting that the "Home Bank" had .become a household word In thousands of western homes Appointment of Auditor ■the chairman reported that In accordance with tbe provisions of Section No. 56 of the Bank Ael, notice had been sent to the shareholders 'hat the Honorable Alexander 'McCall bad glyen written notice of Intention to nominate at the annual general meeting of the Home Bank of Canada Mr. Sydney H. Jones of Toronto ns auditor. It was then moved by the Hon. Alex. -McCall and seconded by Dr. T, A. Can. Address: 105 King St. E. Corner Church, Toronto, Ont. Todo, tbat /Mr. Synney H. Jones be ami is hereby ajppoiitc-i auditor cf the bank, to hold office until ahe next annual general meeting, at a remuneration not to exceed $2,000. Election of Directors The scrutineers declared the following gentlemen duly elected directors for the ensuing ye-ar: Messrs. Thomas A, Crerar, Thomas Flynn, E. C. Gooderham, John Kennedy, A. ClaUde .Macdoneli, K. C, 'M. P., -Gal, the Hon. James Mason C. >B. iMoNaught, John Persse. The Fernie Athletic Asso- : ciation and Fernie - Coal Creek Excelsior Band To the Editor, District Ledger- Dear Sir,—<Meny enquiries having Sjsyp|_^^ Ac Statement of the Result of the Business of the Bank for the Year ending 31st. May, 1914. PROFIT AND LOSS ACCOUNT Cr. Balance of (Profit and Loss Account, [list .May, 1913 $140,470.31 Net profit for the year after deducting charges of management, accrued Interest, makln full provision for bad and doubtful debts, and rebate of Interest on unmatured bills 102,442,72 332,913.03 CAPITAL PROFIT ACCOUNT Premium on Capital Stock received during the yesr $ 1,930,-47 board, held Immediately after the adjournment of the general meeting, Colonel the Honorable James .Mason was re-elected president, and 'Mr. Thomas Flynn was re-elected vice- president of the bank. HOME BANK REPORT Shareholders Hear Good Report of v the Past Year The annual statemeent of the Home bank for the fiscal year endln-j May 31, 1014, was Issued last Tuesday, the day of the annua] mooting, and appears In the public press .today. This statement of the Home Bank concluded the annual report for the various chartered banks of Canada for the past twelve months, and the first report for next year will appear in the ■winter." months. From the annual statement, which appears in this issue, It will be seen that the net profits for the year amounted to $182.- 442,72, which is 10 per cent on the paid-up capital; $65,000 has been written off the bank premises account, and the officers' pension fund has a did not turn out for the July sports, the (Management Committee deem It necessary to inform tbe public generally "Why we did not respond to tbe request of the Fernie Athletic Association." In the first place our Secretary (IMr. Thos. Biggs) received a communication from the secretary of the Fernie Athletic Association giving us a courteous invltatton to play for July 1st, pointing out that a similar invitation had heen made to the Italian .Band, and tha*, they (the Fernie Athletic Association) thought that if tbey did not make tho same Invitation to us, we might feel slighted. Certainly, the Invitation was to play all day for nothing, and in consequence, a deputation waa chosen to interview the executive committee of tbe Fernie Athlotlc Association. In tho meantime, -we came In touch 1 with several Italian bandsmen, and, nucleus of $10,000. The reserve has, been ibrought up to one-thlrd of the naturally the question was asked thero: Which has been appropriated as follcvs:-- Or. Dl.ldiw! No. 87, quv.wly, at tbe rate of 7 p.c. per ann $33,890.76 Dividend No. 28. quarterly, at tbe rate of 7 p c. per ann 33.924.43 Dividend No. 29, quarterly, at the rate of 7 p.c, per ann 33,964,36 Dividend No, SO quarterly, at the rats of 7 p.c per ann 34,131.19 $354,813,50 Transferred to Rest Account ...., Transferred to Officers' Pension Fund Written off iBank Promises and Office Furniture LIABILITIES. To the Public: Notes of tho Bank In Circulation Deposits not bearing interest Deposits bearing Interest 135,910.74 16.666.66 .. 10,000.00 65,000.00 107,266.10 $33l,S43jio $1,131,315.00 $1439,781.53 7.922.711.16 Balances duo other Banks In Canada ,,.,,... .Balances due Agents In Ureal 'Britain Balances due Ageuis in Foreign countries To tha Shareholders : Capital (Subscribed. $}.000,0<tfli Paid up ....$1,942.998.55 Rait 666,666.66 Dividends unclaimed 1,925.26 Dividend N'o. :i«i (quarterly), Wing at the rata of 7 p. r. per annum, payable -Iun* 1st, 1914 t6.lll.IS Part/fit nad tntm t i*t>nt*ni aarriatt *o*m>**t i«v»<»«i» it* 9,462,492.69 6,151.01 78.000.00 254,400.75 $io,S2S.6fs7i capital, It has'been a year of normal progress for the. Home Bank, The address of the presidont, Senator James 'Mason, reviews the financial situation In the same tenor that has characterized tbe remarks of .bankers when addressing their shareholders at annual meetings during the paat year. A prominent grain grower from Winnipeg, Mr, John Kennedy, who Is a director of the Home Bank, raised an Important point at the meeting when he called attention to the loss grain growers sustain In being «nder the necessity of shipping their grain out of the country within a few months after harvest In order to secure ready funds for their needs Thle dumping of grain into the foreign markets, ln such quantities as was shipped In 1913. brought down the price of No. 1 Manitoba wheat 10 centa per bushel. Mr. Kennedy maintained tbat this profit went Into the handa of foreign dealers, whereas It might bave gone Into tha pockets of the grain growers If thay could havo held tbelr train and lot It out gradually, dla also suggested tbat If tha banks <would advance 50 oar eont. of the value upon grain tbat fanners had securely atored, there would be a saving of many thousands of dollars a years to the Canadian grain growera. hoth In tho watt and east, because tha mica of Manitoba wheat acts Iho Prico for all Canada. The address ot the President contained foaling references to tha memory of tbo lata Eugene O'Keefe, a lifelong associate of tbe Home flank, and former President, iwho died In Oct* oher laat, "Ii It true that your band Is going to •play at the Dominion Day Sports and that you are giving your services free for tha day?" To this question we received a flat denial and an emphatic No! and the assurance they were going to be paid, having been (Old so by their commltteo. Wo met the eseeutivo committee of the Athletic Association and discussed tha matter with them. Firo Chief McDougall in tbe chair, outlined the rea- son aa to why both handa had heen Invited, also the great amount of work and money they ((The Fertile Athletic Association) had tpent ln getting tht Park and track in shape, and finally, thay had not tha neeeeaary monoy to pay the banda Our reply waa that wa did not dlsputo tbe faet lhat a great amount of work had heen done and money apont on tha park In potting tho track la shape. Surely, this Is not to ha looked upon aa a dead loss—do thay (Tha Pernis Athlotlc Association,) not expect a return for their outlay? Moat certainly they do. It la simply a tailneea proposition; tha laying of a foundation for future activity, and.—don't ron forget It—an expected return for tbelr labor and an* rem twrt n Oold and BHvtr coin DoaslakM Ooverastat Notes ASSETS. tAkiMhn Tha emAtnMtte hnnti I chance to frae yourself from bondage t n^if.-Hf. 106,131.18 ta tha shape of tbe ballot box—yot yon ▼(No away yonr freedom with tbo ut- moat generosity. Tha masters oeitaia- ly have tba moaaure of tha average -rotor. Now! Sir, we wish to point out to thi Fernie Athletic Association and tho public generally, that wa havo praetlo- **»''-• , tit , i t* *, ,»m-*mir.* ■****■#■■*»**->.&■<* *■*■>* ■**»*• » 4 ■» •**»«*.* KwivflMIrm, m-ilr flWernrt In Dopoelt with Dominion -Government as security for No»e Or- £V-MIHHI a a a a * HiiilMtiHinHMitin Notes of other Banks Cheques on other Banka Baiaaces dm bf other Banka In Canada .... Balancea dna if Agents In Oraat Britain . Canadian Municipal Securities Railway and other Bonds not exceeding market valoe Can and Short Leans In Canada on mockn, rmhentnr** nnd yHMMS »«<*■•*•«♦#•»*'•»*•••»**«•••«■»...,..,..,...........^ •IMMIMMI I l,4IS,l**N ,. 89,600.00 . 13a,4»l.4T 241, 281.12 1,726.40 47.901.59 %A,t5i.i: 29A.44S.92 2,912.799.16 Oth" -"•"W Umnn and Discount»in Canada Heat * rabaltaof Interest) MU1SJMU2 Overdue debte (estima'ed loss provided for) Mortgage* on Ronl ttetnto sold by the Bank Real RMata other tft&u Bank Pretultca Bank Promts**, Safea and Office Fnraitww. at not mora than cost, less amount writt«n off Other Assets not Included in the foregoing H7.493.fi IMli.** Tafl.473.26 M1193 9.140,706.91 SlMI$*S4.St Tbo wolf la novor so far away trom tbo door of (ha worker, bnt wbat his bowl can bo easily board. Silvia Mv Tonic Hakes Hair Grow Ladlee abooM bave radiant Tbore aro tbowmads of worn* bank, (Mot, characterless hair, who ee sot W to Improve it. In Batlaad and Psrte women tab* muet tb bavins beautiful lair. Bv- try Canadian woman om hava Matt-ova aai taxnrtaat hair by oetog SALVIA, tha (treat American Sage Hair flto-bls. SA6AVA to a bfantlfM. plaooaM, •Ofrgllckr Hnlr Tonic, Me. a bottle, toltf «t Woaadiirs Drtif Start. rom. Thay both merit recognition aad approbation aa banaf-Mtora to bo- man society. Therefore, wo claim tha pnblle and tbo eoosmisolty, (os *♦• half of mnale and sdoneo of aa yon have en behalf of apart! ovor. tbo psbHc em* tbo smimh pit otWnnin bare given moot IflWfBllr. bat ha va tbey dvea aoWy for aaortt la tbora lobe no recognition fromanob tfmWMf We ronpaetf-nltr Invite tbo pnbltt and bn«ta*M paoo^t of Pernio ha r.lto give tbelr veraloa en Ills point, ss with ttm dnfm laat a« grant « rtsht ttem each aoerate aa Football. Haaofeotl and latroaao. (fare ent of tbo three aaao- ctetlene wafttto-nod have taeotved fair .patronage in all tbo aports, nnd tf thatr temm alons another football •amo, namely *«ab*. mi why not, then wt will bear a greater rry thai tbor mw* aot effort tbe mostf tm mmUe or bands .This was the cry of the Fernie Athletic Association towards our band-vbut we_rflgaid^Msji&.a_biuffjind^believo- the Italian bandsmen have been paid for their services. Tbe question was asked of Fire Chief McDougall, as to whether or not he was acting indiscreetly, being a publicly paid official, acting president for tho Fertile Athletic Association, also being Secretary-ZTreasurer for tbe Italian Band, end whether through such a position he was llikely to discriminate between the.two bands. Tbe chief of course, thought not as he thought he could act square. Yet tbe chief goea to the council meeting, boosting the claims of tbe Italian Band against the claim ot tbe English fynd for a share of the grant, (which reminds me of what iMother iMalaprqp aald in Pickwick: "It's all very well to diasetnble your love; btxt why dtd you kick me down stairs." And generally speaking this seems to be the attitude shown towards the English-speaking band. Wa bave to remember that both on tho May Day Sports and July lot, which events arc moat liberally supported by tho public and hualnesa people of Fernie, our band did not receive a five- cent piece. We do not think the pub- He or bualness people will regard this aa Just treatment, and ao far as thi Fernie Athletic Association Is concerned tbelr attitude towards ua wae that of offering us a stone when we naked forhread. A brief outline of our posHkm will not bo out of plaoe: Our baadmaaUr explained before the Council mee'.log thnt half the Instruments wa possessed were of different make, and eould not possibly harmonise, and that If we wars to make a good hand It was imperative <we should have .better Instruments, ft la not necesaary to relate what wna done tt the City CouncH, bnt we certainly did rely on setting nn en- sagemsnt at one of the sport* events bold In Fornli. Of Ibo amount paid for auoh narricea no -player would have rocolved one cent, but tbe whole pm* coeds would havo gone to the new Instrument fund. We realised tbst we bad to raly chief ty m owr own efforta, beset determlt* ed to send for aerta taatrnmente, costing $426. (Three of these Inttrwmesta bave landed In Ptrnta thit wonk, whta the other four wat -shortly fallow. This means that for tha nett six months we have oloee on |4#.oS a month to find. •w tim «*«*.-« vi *Smm mt s*t*u >HKn»aiSli mt Jut rcfuniii* u> |ffla„v aD fl^- Tw ^iJii^ at the bidding of the ramie Athletic Aaaoatatleif We nab ter a flair fMt •ii so favora. We bave given onr aervtoee on tbe avenue, at fanerata, "•i~,iS,^..n-^*ri. Itht-i MtMt. ItMf* ■#*■» He three of onr eoMeu taavtag tbe oamp. So fir tbe tend bas set toon is tract ice twelve anntba, aad ooder the etrctimetaneee are daJm tbst onr sfforta bare bees erndltable. AU we •nk le tbe aame uppuitsnWy that tlm •Cher bead bas bid, and nttfe tm "pm feeeer we vfN dtoeomrae to* at r-taari-r mnale at tbiy. Tbaaklag yot laentkisntlen of pot- Hetty, tmtmmmtr oosmirrw fbrsto-Omt Creek lteetater fland. Ce;»ttaf<«B ha system, hut depend on ft, capitalist! are not loans* Tbelr sntso to grab, and grab deep. At prasast they bold tbe whip band, bnt net for lent -.•4-meniMivyi ;• THE DISTRICT LEDGER, FERNIE,B. C, JULY 18,1914 PAGE THREE Ad' J08EPH HICKS Barrister and Solicitor Notary Public MACLEOD Box 7 . ALBERTA Vi-stts BeUevuo on the 14th. of each month JOSEPH HICKS' Advokat Verejny Notar MACLEOD Box 7 ALBERTA Naottvwe Betiovue ne 14 kafidy mesas KINGS HOTEL Bar supplied with the x best Wines, Liquors and Cigars DINING ROOM IN CONNECTION OR. JOHN BARBER, DENTIST Office: Above Bleasdell's Drug Store Phone 121 Residence: 2i Victoria Avenue FERNIE - • • • B. C. ALEXANDER MACNEIL Barrister, Solicitor, Notary, etc. Offices: Eckstein Building, Fornle, B.C. W. MILLS, Prop Livery Feed and Sale Stables AGREEMENT Entered into between District No. 18, of the United Mineworkers of America, ofthe first part and Brazeau Collieries, Limited, of the second part sIE^|sT::::::::::::lS Blacksmiths „ , 10 Blacksmiths' Helpers 10 Carpenters 10 Carpenters' Helpers 10 Power House Engineers 12 Power House Engineers 8 Fan Men , 12 Hoisting Engineers S Hoisting Engineers 10 Hoisting Engineers 12 Tail Rope Engineers «... 8 Tail Hope Engineers lo Endless Rope Engineers 10 Box Car Loader Engineers 10 Tipple Engineers ' 10 F. C. Lawe Alex. I. Fisher LAWE A FISHER ATTORNEYS Fernie, B, C. ROYAL HOTEL FBRNIB Bar Unexcolled AU White Help Everything, Op-to-date Call in and see os once First class Horses for Sale. Buys Horses on Commlalon George Barton Phone 78 JOHI PODBIBLANOIK. Prop. We Arc Ready to Scratch off yonr bill any item of lumber not found just aB we represented. There Is no hocus pocus ln This Lumber Business When you vast Bpruce we do not send you hemlock. When you huy first-class lumber we don't slip ln a lot of culls. Those wbo buy once from us always eome again. Those who have not yet made our acquaintance are taking; chances they wouldn't encounter if they bought their lumber here. KENNEDY & MANGAN — Dealers In — Lumber, Lath, 8hlngles, 8ash and Doors. SPECIALTIES—Mouldlnfli, Turnings, Brackets, and Detail Work OFFICE AND YARD—McPherson ave. Opposite O. N. Depot P.O. Box 22, Phone 23. Steam Heated Throughout Electric Lighted THE KING EDWARD HOTEL J. L. GATES, Proprietor Fernie, B.C. The Leading Commercial Hotel of the City L Rates *f2.S0 per day With Private Bath f3.00 \ Fire Proof Sample Rooms in Connection 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 Baropssa Wis Istm Ista W&aadUpwsrdi Aigsriesa Pisa Ratss $2.00 psr Day mm Bellevue Hotel OOMMIROIAL HOU8I teat AeeemmeSatle* In tha Up-toDats — Ivery Cenvenleiwe^- Smallest Cuitts*. SOITASL1 PON LAOllS ANC tttNTLSMIH 4a A. CALfcA*, fr+9. fcfctXfcVOfc, Alta. r : Napanee Hotel tmOtlt NEW KANAOEMBNT THE MOST UP.TOOATE HOTEL IN THE CITY Stesai Hsattd-Hot aatf CoM Water Lacat and Long Distaoce Telepboae to*tffrt rs<Mi**8Mnsla Jt^MMWi—Bett Brtad Uqsort sad Ogsit. IT IS MUTUALLY UNDERSTOOD AND AGREED that tbe following conditions and rates shall govern, tbe parties hereto, for a period ending March tihe thirty-first, 19*15, and that the parties hereto will meet in conference thirty days prior to the expiration of this agreement, to discusa a renewal thereof. Management of the Mine: The right to hire and discharge, the management of the mine, and the direction of the. working forces, are vested exclusively in the -Company, and the United Mine Workers of America shall not abridge this right. Open Shop: It is distinctly understood and agreed between the parties, that there is to be no discrimination on the part of the Companies against Union men, or on the part ol the Union men against non-union men employed. Settlement of Disputes: (a) In case any disputes or grievances arise under this Agreement, whether the dispute or grievance is claimed to have arisen by the Company, or any person or persons employed, or by the men as a whole, then the parties shall endeavor to settle the matter as hereinafter provided. iBut 'before any grievances or disputes shall .be submitted to the Pit -Committee, the person or persons affected shall endeavor by personal application to the Pit Boss, Overman, or Foreman in charge of the work where the dispute arises to settle the matter, and in the event of them agreeing, their decision shall be final. (b) In case of any dispute arising, and failure to agree between the Pit Boss, Overman or Foreman in charge of the work where the dispute arises, and any employee, the Pit Committee aad Mine Superintendent, or .Mine -Manager, shall endeavor to settle the matter, and if they agree, their decision shall be final. (c) In the event of the failure of the Pit Committee, and the .Mine Superintendent, or Mine Manager, to settle any dispute so referred to them, as well as in the event of other disputes arising, the matter in dispute shall be referred', In writing, to the Consulting Engineer or Vice-President of the Company, and the Officers of District No, 18, United Mine Workers of America, for settlement, and if they agree, their decision shall be final. Od) In the meantime, and in all cases while disputes are 'being investigated and settled, the miners, mine laborers, and all other parties involved, .must continue to work pending investigation, and until final decision has been readied, tout where one or more 'miners, or -mine laborers, ias or have been discharged iby the Company, he or they shall not remain in the employ of the company while his or their case ls being' investigated and settled. If the claim be made within five days, where a man or men has or have been unjustly discharged, the case shall he dealt with according to this article, and if It Is proven that he or they have .been unjustly dealt with, he or they shall be reln&tateiL- _JLiL,clalm-is,made for compensation for time lost, ln cases where reinstatement has followed, It shall be left to an official of the Company and an Officer of District No. 18, United Mine Workers of America, to decide what amount (if any) is to he paid. (e) Any breach of this agreement, |}y any of the parties hereto, is not to void the said agreement, hut the same is to continue in full force and effect. Duties of Pit Committee: The Pit committee shall be a committee of three ln each colliery or other plant, selected by the employees working at such colliery or other plant, from among their own number, except one member may be a checkweighman, or an officer of the Local Union, not necessarily an employee of the Company. This mem cr must previously have been selected as chp-k- weighman or officer from amongst the em- i ployees of the aforesaid colliery; due notice of such selection, properly certified In writing, shall be given to the Company. The duties of the Pit Committee 'shall be confined to the settlement of disputes between the Pit Boss and any employee working In and around the mines, arising out of this agreement, and all agreements made In connection therewith, the Pit Boss or Foreman, and men or man having failed to agree, The Pit Committee fn discharge of Its duties, shall under no circumstances go around the mine, for any cause whatever, unless called upon by the llltie Manager or Pit Boss, or bv a miner or dayman, who may have a grievance, which ho has tried to and cannot settle with the boss. Members of the Pit Commltteo, employed as day men, shall not leave their placet of duty during working hours, except hy permission of the Pit Boss or Foreman, or in eases Involving stoppage of the mine. New Work: Whenever any new work arises, a price for which haa not been provided for In this agreement, on the request of the Company, or the minora, an Official of the Company and an Official of District No. 18. Unlled Mine Work- ers of America, shall meet within thirty daya after the ssld miue** and strung* s yrlre Fnlllng to agree upon a price, an Independent Chairman shall be called In, as provided for in Claus fi of "Settlement of Disputes," and their decision shall he final. In making ihe prices for new work, the committee shall he governed hy existing prices In the aame mine, or other mines In the neighborhood. Meantime, If tba work la continued until such price bas bean arranged, all men shall be paid on tha dsy was* scale, Employees Net Under JurisSletlon: All employees connected witb the -manst*- ment ef the mlna ara not to he under the Jurisdiction of the United Mine Worker of America, or he memlhers thereof, and shall include tha following: Mine Manager or Superintendent, Overman or Assistant Overman, Pit Bosses, Kin* tlio****, Boss Driver. Stable Boss, Master Mechanic. Kieotrielaaa, Watchman, Head Carpenter, H»-iwl Blacksmith, Tlppf* or 'Breaker Foreman, and all other Foremen, Loader Boss, Night Watchman, Time Keepers, Coal Inspector* and Head Lampraen, Canatrveti'Mi and txtanal*** Repairs: ft tr ft***** tt,*,. 9tt 9?-~ "■.'A';, „ y, II meats and extensive rwpair*. ar* wot ini-iwtM J iia Ua jtm«tHKtos of Uie Uaktad Mia* Workers The areetloa ot head ttemm, HppUt.. bnob- era, waahera, btlMlan, acaJos, machinery, railroad tracks aad awftehee. ate., neeemry for -the e-wapltlow ot the itinnt. sll t-wfar in tb* aatara ot aoaetwatioa work aad «at«a*tv» repair*, or ratalMtat of tte same class of <work, are to be considered as Improvements aad extensive repairs, aad tho ompteyeos thereon are to be excluded ss above, when employed oa ■neb. wotfe oaly. I|a|aJ| Mkau|^^y|<Aaju|*><y|| m V"^W -IMMI^Hnl^WMIw tbo Ceotmoj nemo to mnk* ttednfttona from llama waawa for UaMm da**, lor sue* SSWBSt as thay have daftsfta orders for frow tha MWWaaia, with apeetfM aam at limit 1 Penalty for Absence From Work Wihen any employee absents himself from his work for a period of two days, unless through sickness, or by first having properly arranged with the Pit Boss or Foreman, and obtained his consent, he may be discharged. All employees wihose absence would cause any stoppage of work, must, before absenting themselves, properly arrange with or notify the Pit Boss or Foreman, for or of their absence, otherwise they may be discharged. Any employee iwho habitually, to the extent of five days per month, absents himself from work, may be discharged. Penalty for Stoppage of Work If uny employee or employees shall cause a stoppage of work In violation of this agreement, he or they shall be. subject to discharge by the Company wtlhout recourse. Checkweighman: The Company will grant the right to the miners to employ checkweighers, and will grant tiie said checkweighers every facility to enable them to render a correct account of all coal weighed, and will allow the cars to be tared from time to time, and the machine to be properly tested from time to time, and will deduct 'from the .wages of all contract miners, sucrt amounts as may be designated from time to time, and will pay over the same to the checlcweigher or checkweighers. Preference of Employment: In case an employee ls thrown out or employment, unless discharged, he shall be given preference over new men in other mines In the same camp, operated by the Company. Delivery of Timber: In accordance witb the Coal 'Mines Regulation Acts of Alberta, the Company will at all times deliver an adequate supply of suitable timber, rails, ties, planks and sheet iron, at the nearest cross-cut to the face of all raise workings, and in places where the regular pit cars go to the working face, without being handled by the miner, they shall be delivered on the cars to the working face; in other places across the pitch, the timber, rails, ties, planks and sheet iron wil! be delivered at the mouth of the room. Store: It shall be understood and agreed that the employees shall be at perfect liberty to purchase goods wherever they may choose to do so. Holidays: The following days only shall be observed as holidays: New Year's Day, May First, Victoria Day, Dominion Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, District and International Election Day, Christmas Day. Funerals: In the event of an Instantaneous-death by_ai . accident in the mine or outside the mine, the miners underground and all other employees, except in the seam where the accident occurred, Bball continue to work till the day of the funeral, when it Is optional with them whether they shall work or not. Sub-Contracting No sub-contracting shall he allowed in any mine, operated by the Company. Employees to Care for Mine: In case of either local or general supenslon of mining, either at the expiration of this agreement or otherwise, the Engineers, Firemen and Pumpmen shall not suspend work, hut shall, when mining is suspended, fully protect all the Company's property under tbelr care, and operate fans and pumps, and lower and hoist such men and supplies as may be required to protect the Company's property, and any and all coal required to keep up steam at the company's plant, hut tt Is understood and agreed that the Company will not ask them to hoist any coal for sale on the market. 8lnq.lt Shift! The single shift system ln rooms and pillars shall ba adhered to as far as practicable. Wet Places: A working place In the mine, where water drops from tho roofs in quantities sufficient to wet a man's clothing, or where standing water Is sufficient to wet a man's clothing u-hove his knees, shall be considered a wet place; a place where the use of gum boots wtll keep a man's feet dry, shall not be considered u net place. Rock Miners: Where a man Is continuously engaged on rock work, where hammer and steel are used, he shall he considered a rock miner, and paid rock-miners- wages. If an air drill Is used, the driller shall be paid machine runners' wages, and the helper paid machine runners' helpers' wages; the other men engaged shall he classed as miners or laborers, as may be. When a man Is engaged on work In both rock and coal, If the amount of rock is greater than the amount of coal, he shall be classed as a rock miner, and where the amount of coal in *rr«»»t<»r Ihan the nmount of rook, be »hal! toe classed as a coal miner. Brushing: Wh»»n « mnn l» entsgwl ou continuous brti<b- Ing, either top or bottom, using the usual drills and tools, he shall be classed aa a coal miner; tf tbe brushing fa done by hsmnwr and steel, he shall be ciaased aa a rock miner. Timbermen taking out rock while mg**j*d in ^'timbering or repairing, shall not be classed aa rock miners. Retirement: VVh*r# sny employ*** h»» drawn his time be- turn th« regular pay day, b«* thereby sever* his connection With the Company, nnd snv alleged grievance Jj-p may have cow* to he a iiuftstlon for ronsldrrstlon and*r thit arr^wm. Pay Day: Ml wage* *nrn*<1 by any person or persons -»«if>iA)*d ia or about tb* mtat-s from ibe first «t#y to tk* fifteenth day of rath a,s«.:h. both daya inclusive, aball ba paid on tb* first Saturday of tbe folio* In* month, snd aii waa** earned from the shteenth day to tb*; last day of enth month, both days iii-rlunUf, *»h*il In* paid on the third Saturday of the following month. Provided tmer**** that t* tba, •«»-* *■»«■«• i» third Saturday of aay moat* ta a boitday. tt." "MIA'*"* *>. J .-.-i'.U -.'. *..v.<* .).*.».W±) iviAn it*i r.tt m tke Friday next pretxdlnm a-wrh Saiarday. Any employe* dertrtag to liave tb* eervit** of tbo compaay, oa hi* r*|o**t„ shall be paid alt money dat aim within two daya after his «t«ppftft* of work. Engin Locomotive Switchmen 10 Fireman 8 Fireman 12 Fireman's Helper 10 Railway Car Handler 10 Tipple Dumper (men) 10 ■Tipple DumpeT's Helpers 10 Tipple Dumper (boy) 10 Top Cagers 10 Car Repairer 10 Car Repairer's Helper 10 Breaker Engineer 10 Fan Fireman 12 Lampman (depending upon number of lamps and skill of man) S 3.85 2.90 3.85 2.90 3.85 3.40 2.90 3.20 3.78 4.40 3.63 3.85 3.30 3.40 3.40 2.65 3.40 3.00 2.89 3.85 2.65 2.60 2.S9 2.64 1.65 2.64 3.40 2.90 3.40 3.40 2.47 to 2.89 Lampman ^depending upon number of lamps aud skill of man) 12 2.47 to 3.40 Machinists lu 3.40 to 3.85 Machinists' Helpers 10 2.'.w' Ashman 10 2.50 Ashman 12 2.S!) Wiper (man) 12 2.89 Coupler (man) 10 2.-17 Coupler (boy) 10 1.65 Breaker Oiler 11 2.89 Washer or Tippler Oiler 11 2.S!> Breaker Picker Boss 10 2.89 Timber Framer 10 3.40 Timber Sawyer 10 2.64 Hox Car Shoveler 1Q 2.89 Breaker Platform .Boss IG 2.89 Breaker Platform 'Men 10 2.60 Breaker Screen Men 10 2.47 Rock Bank (Men 10 2.47 Dirt 'Bank >Men 10 2.47 Finisher after 'Box Car Loader 10 2.47 AH other Outside Labor 10 2.47 INSIDE WAGES Per Day $3.30 3.30 2.75 3.30 2.75 3.30 2.75 3.05 2.75 3.05 2.75 3.03 3.30 3.50 2.75 1.65 1.37 to 1,65 L10 3.03 3.30 2.75 2.75 2.75 3.30 75 Occupation Hours Shotllghter 8 Brattlcemen 8 Brattice Men's Helper 8 Timbermen 8 Timbermen's Helper 8 Tracklayers 8 Tracklayers* Helper 8 'Motormen 8 'Motormen's Helper 8 Locomotive Engineers 8 Locomotive Switchmen 8 Drivers :.. 8 Drivers (wet places) 8 • Drivers (spike team) 8 Couplers (men) 8 Couplers (boys) 8 Switch Boys 8 Door Soys 8 Rope Riders * 8 Alain and Tail Rope Riders 8 Pushers I 8 Buckers ...: 8 Loaders 8 Miners 8 Rock Miners 8 Tim*eLHftndLeLS__^-"-—--— ^ 8„ 3. laborers 8 Cagers, slope and incline 8 Cagers, shaft 8 iMachlnemen 8 Machlnemen's Helper 8 Pumpmen 8 Holstmen 8 «*f-«'-» .•»«•,-?:* ••%■ ■AflSi JLE WINTERS, lift. rt Is SdfMd that HUirict No It, twined Miner* of America, win aet ta aay »ay t*atn or tateffet* wlt*i th* marketing of coal io err rnnm. Una or corporatfoa. Torn of Carat tlw Compaay shall, aa far aa ttrmmhl*. supply ahch aad every arta#r with as #n*»l fitrtt nf mtn. Os all Oampaay mark tte Caauasr *bali nm tdwy nwtb etaa* «f tnm m th* wwIt r*onhf*^ aai at tte tat* af waaws provtd*d fer \e y.t •fie anno***** "Hiiiim ciomt or oiUMHt) m.. fwe to de-dsct aad say to tte iamwtaii friaasui af tmet rata* Ha. ....» w. tt. at, et Am from etf asiatsi*. firoo. emit* ko tuetAb %lbJbb, or tmb Umm maaast ao em tm -tmmomm by tte " tary. "^^ OUTSIOt WA«ES Bottom Mas ....... aaato Pjcto-r* Iteysi Nrtm& -.WffWlWf r|f|<W1 * ^wsp oem^-wmim at^mmmew <kr ORwt ftefrt IfcAr Hoy* - ********* •>**••** Hoars Ooy IS •$*» 2.75 2.75 3.30 3,75 3.30 2.75 3.03 to 3.30 Drivers (boys). g 1.65 to 2.75 Grlppers 8 2.75 Grippers (boys)., 8 1.65 to 2.75 Pipe Fitters' Helpers 8 2.75 Pick Carriers 8 1.37 to 2.75 Clutchmen 8 3.30 Roller-men 8 2.75 CONTRACT PRICES Seam Ne. 2 Main Entry: 55 cents per gross ton of coal of 3240 pounds. Yardage: $1.50 per lineal yard. Timbering: Collar to be 12 ft .between notches, price pet- set of three pieces, at least 12 In, thick, with suitable lagging, $3.00. Cap Reek: To be gobbed and paid for at the rate of 5-6 centa per inch in thickness per foot, In width, per lineal yard. Water Level, Counter Laval, Slants and Main Airway Ceal: 55 cents per gross ton. Yardage: 11.5(5 per lineal yard. Timbering: Collar to be Ifl ft. between notches, price per pet of three pl-ecu at U»»st 10 in, (hick, with suitable lagging. 11.0ft. Cap Rock: Samo as above. Cross Cuts and Companion Airway* Ceal: SS ei*ntM per gross ton. Yardage: firt fcnfi* p#>r HriMt y-in! tf f*"> 'r-nir'V <■•■«■ reed* SO ft. sn e*»ra 20 wnts per yard to be i>ttWl for ficeediog distance. Minimum di* mt-i.slcn-*, If!, by « ft. Timbering: When set of timber required, prk* p*r *et of thr** places to be U.M. Cap Reck: Sam*' «» above Room* Ceal: .',:, rrntr, per «ro»» ton of 2210 pounds. Timbering: Collar tu be IS ft. long, witb two aide props and n:sr»* \ita\i suitably tacgwl. fl m xmt aet * ta * In-rh** dlamettr. Us::, |wr set I io io Inches diameter. ♦l.Vi p*r *<*t 10 to If Inch** diameter lt,ir»A-'...3t 2*. *<6t» s*r ml tv; fun* ;*«,. lB«4i#.» Incr****** In diameter. H*troml rrntr* prop *fi«l Jagging lo bo p«J4 *'* .» c«gu i»t foot* mr po*t* Cap week nr tttnw Slat*: fl* h» g«bt>#d between centre props and paid for at Ml -wit* per Inch In tbWtn««i<» par tmt lw wMth ik' l->M-*->' yatd. lobUtnto: uy it*.a, tw tr** gwO-tfcm 4k*i«« l«*.«i tet *i tit** *«>**««, -«,f If ,.,r* .,, r if,,*, Xr*. 'Si'tXii- ,;■( r 'l.u* ta wVtth per llnoal yard, Propa io Wintot Tb. te net * ft. rte-itt*, wltfc <aj» $-U*t. i1%t* laeladod Is toaaaa* price.) etk*r* etttn props an* reqalrad they wilt te paid for at tte rate fit *ti»*# ***•• -wr • >*>■*»♦ foea McOtttty: For each Has* tte IfcGtaty l» moved aad property ttt, tk* Company *tn pay $3.00 The sMilaram itmntt** it shall te mov-ed I* II f«*t Track Laying: Tte »»ttci ia room a#tk to te laid by tb* <f-fl*Bpeay. farther la. tk* miners will lay ttelr ewa tmrbn at th* prkw nt 1% e#»t» par list-al yard aad per track, or 30 *t*au mt llemtl yard aad per dooil* Uftrttat. Tte *teft t«m- ,*ji-Ai> U4i.*k** Ui tut UmI df** *d *J*atn*. Ornwtm Pmotnt M>'c-**ts em gjwas lea of Silk pooada. Tl«S«rtnt: Twmn prwild»d wna cap ft***, prist aa For cogs 4 feet square, 22 cents per ft. in height. For larger cogs, one cent per square foot of area and per foot of height. Bridge Sticks: Minimum length to be 10 feet between notches. The thickness to be not less than 10 inches. Price per set of three pieces, ?2.00. Seam No. 3 Main Entry Coal: 55 cents per gross ton. Yardage: $1.50 per lineal yard. Timbering: Collar to toe 12 feet between notches, pries per set of three pieces at least 12 inches thick with suitable lagging, $2.90, when the legs do not exceed 10 feet in height; 20 cents extra per sent per foot of height over 10 feet. Iu case of abnormal conditions price to be arranged. Wateer Level, Counter Level, Slants and Main Airway Coal: 55 cents per gross ton. Yardage: $1.50 per lineal yard. Timbering: Collar to be 10 feet between notches, prico per set of three pieces at least 10 inches thick, with suitable lagging, to be $1.00, If height of posts not over 10 feet; 20 cents extra per set per foot of height over 10 feet. Cross Cuts and Companion Airways Sa:n<j price as in Seam N'o. 2. Rooms Coal: 55 cents per gross ton. Timbering: Collar to be from 12 to U» feet long, with two side posts and a center post ami to be suitably lagged. Sizes and prices same as in No. 2 Seam. An extra 10 cents por foot to be paid for every foot over ten feet, when longer posts have to be used. McGlnty: Same as in No. 2 Seam. Tracklaying: Same as in No. 2 Seam. Drawing Pillars Coal: 50 cents per gross ton. The coal to be taken out ou the full thickness of the seam. Timbering: Posts and cap pieces: Conditions and prices the same as in N'o. 2 Seam. Bridge Sticks: Same sizes and prices as in N'o. 2 Seam; 20 cents extra per set per foot of height over 10 feet. Tracklaying: Except in the rooms, the tracks will be laid by the Company. Bach place will be provided with a pair of temporary tracks, to be laid by the miners without charge. Pushing In Levels: The cars to be pushed to a distance note exceeding 75 feet, if this distance of 75 feet is exceeded, the yardage price to be increased by 20 cents per yard for the exceeding distance. In Rooms The cars to be delivered by the miners at the bottom of the room, the hanging on and the removal of the full cars being done by the Company. In the rooms less than 80 feet in length from level, the miners to put in their own cars If necessary. Brushing: The prices for brushing in stone to be arranged according to conditions and thickness of rock. Forepollng: Where forepollng Is required, the price to be arranged according to conditions. —MtNER8-TA"K¥irTO"T)"0"C0MPARY~W0WR Tbe Company snail pay the sum of three dollars and thirty cents ($3.30) per day for all the miners taken from contract work to do company work. In wet places an additional SO cents per day. Abnormal Conditions In Working Places: An abnormal condition shall be considered where a seam ls faulty or thins out, or becomes so hard that a man cannot earn a fair day's wage. When abnormal conditions arise, such as rock work, faulted coal or pinched coal, such places shall be ipald for by day's pay or special contract, until normal conditions .prevail. Dockage: The dirt, or slate, or othor Impurities picked from coal going over picking tables or screens shall be weighed for a period of 12 working days. -Prom this method of weighing, Uie average weight of waste contained In each mine car will be determined, and form a basis of deductions per car in favor of tbe Company, or, in other iwords, presuming that tbe average dirt taken from each car equals 17 pounds, then the Company will have the right to deduct from thn weight of each pit car 12 pounds, to compensate them for hauling and handling of waste. If the average of waste In each car does not exceed 5 pounds per car. there will be no deductions made for waste, the r» pound* per car being considered a reasonable allow* an co per car for slate or waste.the miner or loader cannot consistently pick out from the different kinds of coal. If the average weight of dirt in «*ich car exceeds 17 pounds, or runs bcloti- 17 pounds, tho difference between the actual a vera,** weight of dirt In each car and the 5 pounds per ear allowance shall form the basis of allowance for waste. It is further understood that this system of weighing tbt* nx'ernn* dirt *Mit out In -mich car may b« cheeked, at -either request of the miners or tbo Company at any time during tke life of this BKrc-Kmpnt, inurth^r, should tbe dirty coal or slate sent out by the miners ex*c«*ed the allowance abovn speclflHl. the following system of finim to prevail: Pint offense. 50 pounds of nwk or slato, warning and fin*» of IW> pounds nf real After xb* ttrst oittenm, «.'» pound* reck tw *lar<- shall be firwwl 2«0 pound* of rosil: ** pounds rook or tiliUi* *h*H hi* t\et*A t^> t»o<iM» nt it*t*t.ae*ilt*n pounds rock or ov*r »h»ll tw fin-H all *h»* coal in thi" c»r and Habit* to discharge Tb«» \\>lghman »b»ll «!*»• tbe tlm warning and keep rwonl uf utu-ntton, *n«l i*n«trx ib«-m dally to the Mtn* Manager. The mon«*> coming from thi* »pe*ciai list ot tinet tetter f|.t1u<ting the actual welgbt of ro-rkt shall tm epplitd to pnnMin* prise* for minor* ¥ponn or to the entertaining of »in#*f** I'hildrt.'ii. Coal to aenpk,.***. nm of mln#, d*liv- «T*-t1 Srtrrtpgg Toirnsttr. pi*r tost .... I 2.3S a a * tr Own *w #*#4**a te !« IO tf 19 IS 1JI tt: Mt its 1ST ■fern* t-^L—. ik-K, *uuk^A mr^m Tt» Wm IIIIWI mfm wn» ror*. nr wet at For eat* S feot aaaar*. it eeat* per ft. I* Ssf.Hs'foa *»fi turn-i', i*-t s-iOti'T,, jar **.,, u hoiiM- . I,«S Kt«»«rlc light, fwr montl-1, fnr Mrh H i* i*. untt. , ...*,. — .*. ,*•** Watb-fcHM*. pr month !.*'» Towl •harpD'tUn*, per month ,.'*« Hma* mm*. p*r month, for i-tmm«4 em* tage * * Irt.CW J'loclur, per moat It IM And otter hn*f»fwl bn* ht*ntt ma'atl-pif * 1 "" ftfe-rtrtr Artotiaitira. 0 tent, arnrk, .., ..*«* P3**trt* *t*ttm»*t%-ra • -W* mat*** ■*• Mottotm, pet tn, ,.,.,,., ,.,,... M 1 "' --J.. ,'***'. . .v- ' .'. * ...* i*,i,i,',Jt t'.v ., ,i X .1 .'.',,A, atftlrb tb* Comply will taVi* h»<k v. vaHaMnn when they leave. Note: Ther* nre to be no f hsrg-e* for wasbhoo**. •ntwfrl-- llgW or mnt*r wntil tilth nr* installed. w>*»»- In plarea wber* w*t*t la roatlaiMM*iy drip- plat tmm the rwvf in wli <ji*int^ %a to aaf iintr* <;b* worfcmwr* clotbln*. th» Cn«»*ny «tl| proa 14* olUkln*. VSmptoyetm er* to bn r*epoo- $tU* tor ail oiltkla* dkamld tbey felt t* r*- torn amm* em intMIng, the prtc* of oll*tta* wilt Sf ii#d*H*4 tttm th*ir wage*. fv wrrtpam yiiimyrw tk* jm-*** b.*rito kaa* b**r***<« **t tb* h*»d* of thvtr proper tmtm, tm mnt day «f J-afy.lft* IHH I MI'Mi MINK W<»KK10IS INT AMtm- KtA, IW#ntlt?T ?» IS: t MAVin Rf*» tM***tSKM*taaal Waartl -tdntmnt, Dla> trkn »». V. ». W. ^ JL WRa**a- r Kwurant muxmr -tmt.tsttmtwjjfwriw- IfAWTtX VOUPBOO. VhjoTroiUtmtr R OltlWII, CwiaaWtag Kneto**r WtffMHl* c sesumsL 't Mn»^,iEU -jjv«mww *w»t o*j»^*v;mwmj [***i».*wtoiWa P *"<-'Fm>vnwtip w " «">*'*? PAGE FOUR THE DISTRICT LEDGER, FEENIE.B. C, JULY 18,1914 Published every Thursday evening at its office, Pellatt Avenue, Fernie, B. C. Subscription $1.00 per year in advance. An excellent advertising medium. Largest circulation in the District. Advertising rates on application. Up-to-date facilities for the execution of all kinds of book, job and color work. Mail orders receive special attention Address all communications to tbe District Ledger F. H. NEWNHAM, Editor-Manager. Telephone No. 48 Post Office Box No. 380 RECKLESS WASTE! / Thore are those individunls whose conception oL' waste ancl thrftlessuess is something confined solely to the working class. The veneration with which they regard the efforts of the capitalist is nothing short of nauseating, while they will look upon every effort of the worker as doomed to failure, flwiniing thfvt they lack the executive ability (!) to cany out any enterprise that involves the expenditure of capital, although they are willing to concede them the ability to expend their labor power. Should the worker undertake to run a paper or a store and prove unsuccessful, the wise know-alls will shake their heads and inform you that "they expected it." If successful, these pessimists are "as liberal with their excuses for such success. The most successful veriture of the worker' today is his union, although many are disagreed and would abolish or reform same. In this short review, however, we wish to Ldeal with some ofthe successes (?) of capitalism. The Hosmer mines have been closed down; the mine- workers have lost a job and in many cases a home; the tradespeople have a number of fine business establishments that they will willingly dispose of to any person foolish enough to purchase, while the C. P. R. has left a monument to their energy and enterprise in the shape of a plant worth some three million dollars. A deal of labor has been expended, much money has been circulated (not because tho C. P. R. particularly loves the mine- workers or the residents of that town, but because they thought they could make it pny). and now -thtr^hole^bni-rinessHsHeftTH^ men who thought they could get enough coal, and get it in sufficient .quantities, to make the venture ■profitable." The railway people liave been very busy explaining the reason why the mines were shut down, and it is passing strange bow lightly the "Builders of Oiinnda" can dismiss tite matter. Those who were so foolish ns to think that the C. P. R. meant to lose money, even in building the country, now realize that the railroad company has told them to go and investigate the temperature of Hades. Of course they nre sorry for the inconvenience ('1 caused those who havo invested thoir money, but really "the townsite is not situate on C. P. R. property." So the tradespeople must grin nud hear it. while if sympathy is of any use the railway authorities will, no doubt, ship it in by the carload. So far as the worker is concerned, it does not laalter a whole lot if the company did start in at the wrong end, if they had a down mmm of haul- init ttnd handling Ihe coal, aixl e1iom< to build a scenic railway around the mountain, be nuwl eon. sole himself with thc fact that this hn« provided a whole lot of work and Ito Kaa linen paid for same, fctill :t is na nwfnl himl hit for the concern tlmt "iihH«»" Canada! In the daily papers we nol ice that another mil* road company in the eaat has been ejoying considerable notorloly. via., the Xew TIaveti Railroad. Suit* Involving nome two hnndrwl and fifty million* of dollar* may be inst fluted, nnd the public is promised a further insight into the methods of "rt^tivinH of Muntry, TV Wl<»wJng from tl\t report of (i commission lhat investigatml the rall- niiid\ nf fairs i« inten'tling: "Th* N'ew Haven wnployed dummy dirt-flora, iimnipulateil neemint*. tiaed questionable methods in increasing its own stock, paid the dividends of ftitlisidit-tries to make a showing and used many other devices to diwiv<» ihi» *loekholders and the puhlie. It dipped into polities, was a factor in 'in- visible government.* made large campaign roiitri- billions lo tb«> two doniinntil |K»lilK»nl parlies, bought officials and fried to distort the public opinion. -All this it did to carry* out a scheme of private transportation monopoly, imperial in ite scope." Many of us remember the Panama canal scandal and the millions of dollars and thousands of lives lost. And when all this had been done, all tbat was left was a ditch filled with debris and junk. Labor cannot possibly be blamed for any of the imsueeesstul veuture, but tlie greed for profits can. The amount ot waste that our present system is responsible for can never be estimated, it would be beyond the grealest economist to form the most conservative estimate. The worker cannot stop to consider whether the job is going to pay. for the very simple, reason tlmt he welcomes anything in the she •■ ..,' ,i job. Were a man to start, building a gratk n< '"linity Mountain for automobiles, the men emi-i>.\.'d dare not stop to question whether it is feasible or likely to prove profitable, they must dig in and get a job. This is one of the strangest parts of our system today. We are always looking for work! The perT son who tolls you he loves work is several degrees worse than tlie well known Biblical character. It is a safe and sane statement to make, and we do not hesitate in making it: Individuals do not like work, for this implies a task—something that wo are ■ compelled to do. True, there are people whose surroundings are such that they can look upon work more or less as a hobby, but directly this is the case the individual ceases to bc a wages slave or worker. The gopher does not burrow because he loves to, but because he has to. Those individuals who are forever consoling themselves with a job and the thought of how much'work the grcfot .0. P. R. has provided could well afford to consider how much money and labor this corporation, and others, have wasted. We are so far advanced scientifically today that we have still to provide work to live! This is the "incentive*' we frequently hear about when Socialism is mentioned—the "love of work." The wreckless waste of the present System in.energy and lives is the greatest rebuke and insult to an alleged intelligent humanity possible. The simple life of the beast of the forest is elo- quent testimony that, after all, we, like them, only live. All our great achievements of science and art are nothing if,they do' not permit us to enjoy life. Yer so highly civilized is, society today that it has to (inploy sill its great discoveries to hunt forjyork. The worker uses the train (or track) to hunt a job; the discoveries of the medical profession to keep on the job. and the reso\irces of nature to worl: Uie machinery on the job. He builds granaries and stores grain—just as the squirrel stores nuts—but fellow who possesses everything hold the grain while he starves. ITe goes to work and builds railroads as the animal makes a trail, but he eannot use the railroad because he gave them to the men who are his masters. He takes hazardous journeys and discovers new lands, but he hns^ no land, no country;'no home. (Those who will-point with pride to the Utile homes owned by the workers in Ferine might drop off at Hosmer and buy a few homes thnt are left there by workers who have followed the job.) Xo. it's not waste, it's ihe greatest insanity that thinking creatures were ever afflicted with, and we excuse it and call it "ambition." "incentive." etc., but after all it is the reckless mandate of our modern system that compels us to produce for profit and not for use. The reckless waste of a reckless system. THE HILLOREST DISASTER RELIEF FUND >»e***esee< United Miue Workers of America, per W. Onsen, International Sec.-Treas. $1,000.00 District 18, U. M. W. of A 1,000.00 Messrs. Trites-Wood Co., Fernie ,. 1,000,00 W. U. Wilson, Gon. Supt. C. N. Pass Coal Company 150.00 McClary Manfg, Co., through Tritea-Wood 100.00 100.00 200.00 100.00 10.00 10.00 200 O0 10.00 25.00 r».oo District Ledger Coal Creek Club Michel Loral, V. M. W. of A Mr. and Mrs. .In*, l/wtenster, Corbin Taber Liberal Club Crow '* XiMit Trading Co Geo. Porenbeeher Knights of Pythias, Coleman P. M. Albo, Fernie Prank l/»dge Xo. 2, A**oetation of Stat. r.ngineers ...... ........•>••........ Illadstotte Irfwwl Send all contribiilions direct lo District I<edgrr, and tht>y will lw Mcknoutalged llirotitfli our columns. 23.00 10000 BEAVER MINES (Continued) (Continued from Page Six) forenoon. The lightning came in ■contact with the electric wires in the power ihouse and put .the compressor out of ibuslness tor a time. 'This local will convene nest Sunday at 3 'p. an. in the 'Lyric Hall for the purpose of electing officers, and other business. For several months the only business of importance transacted here was the question of relieving distress, tout we hope better times are in store for the camp. Owing to the scarcity of nickels ih the town, iboth picture shows were closed for the past -few -months, but reopened Saturday, when some good pictures were shown at both houses. The entertainment ot the Lyric was followed 'by a dance which was keut up untnll midnight, whilst the merry trinpers regaled themselves with ice cream and sandwiches. Por the past three months the town has ibeen without a butcher ahop, which was a great disadvantage to the Inhabitants, as the only source bf supply in that direction was "what could ibe purchased from the hotel management. The want Is about to be supplied however, as Harry Drew has rented the butcher's shop and will open every evening during the week from six until nine o'clock. Harry has arranged for a supply; of -prime young steers and also a supply of fresh fish, which should prove a great boon to t$ie Inhabitants of the neighborhood iMr.-Drew, who is at present lampman here, was formerly employed by the 41 Market Company at their Pincher Creek and Coleman stores, and it is his Intention to supply his customers with the ibest on the market About nine o'clock this forenoon, (Tuesday) a fire which for: a time threatened to 'wipe out the whole of Slav town, broke.,wit In a dwelling house and -bakery ^belonging to Vic Carmello on the Southeast corner of Slav town, Beaver Mines. At the time of the outbreak a strong southwest .wind was blowing, and had It not ibeen for an army of willing 'workers •who with pails and buckets kept plying water on the adjacent buildings, several families would have been Uomeless. So threatening ifcas the fire that all the neighbors removed their belongings to safe quarters, expecting every moment to see their homes in flames. As It was, however, the bucket brigade were able to confine fire to -where it originated. Although Mr. Ciumello and the three cbiHieu got safely outside, all thir belongings were demolished. Nick, who was formerly aT:Baker, is~S~preBent^'orking in the mine here, and was at work when thc fire broke out. He was for a time employed ibf the International Coal and Coke Co. as boiler fireman at Coleman, Last year the premises were Insured but tiie policy lapsed last April, as he was unable to meet the premium. The total loss would be ill the negbborhood of $1,000. ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦< ♦ MICHEL NOTE8 ♦ ♦ ' ■. ♦ ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ The mines are working steady and the coal company have put on motor* for hauling the coal from New No. 3 mine. ■ < iMr. and 'Mrs. Jabez Weaver are returning from their visit to tbe Old Country to their home at Natal. We are pleated to announce tbat (Mrs. James Crow is -progressing very favorably front tbe effects of tbe accident which befell her two weeks ano. She and two others were driving tn a rhg nonr Sparwood when they met a motor c«r lit a dangerous part of tbe road for/wo to pan. Tbe rig fell down the embankment, wblch la about forty feet deep. Fortunately no serious accident happened, although tbe rig wan muushed up. Arthur Newton haa been transferred from the Power Home to New Nd. 3 hoist, Gordon Morton having taken one of tbe hauling motore. Mr. Tom (Branch, Mr. and (Mrs. 6am fttevenaon nnd family, nine Mlti ,f«n- klnson, boarded the paw-infer on Saturday evening en route for tbe Old Country on a three months' visit. The Midtet Juniors meet Fernie on Saturday next at Michel, and a good game fe expected. The Juniors are patting their bett strength on the field. A report hae come lo Michel that Tom Sevada met his-death in.a railway accident on his way to his home in the Old Country! - He left here about the 18th of June. ', We are not aible to' confirm the report,-but it was received by the coal company a few days ago. Silvio Gris, manager of the Opera •House, is offering a $2.00 prize for iho one Tirho occupies a seat with a certain nu'm-ber. No one has been fortunate enough to secure the prize yet. The number is placed on the stake and sealed up before the show starts. A dance will take place on Monday next at 9 p.m. An up-to-date four- piece orchestra will provide the -music. Admission 75c. Ladles free. A case of appendicitis was ibrought in from the coal prospect up the Elk Valley on Monday night. The coal company are busy repairing the houses that have been unoccupied so long and are tenanted mostly hy people from Hosmer. The .Michel Band are giving selections on Sunday next at different parts of the camp. The object -will ibe to make a collection In aid of the band. Now, boys, let us show we appreciate having a good band by making a good collection. iThe body of Joseph Oakley was brought from WlHcrest and interred in Michel Cemetery. The funeral took place on Wednesday, July 8th. The members of the family were the principal mourners, wlthv a goodly number of his friends following. ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦.♦ ♦♦♦♦♦♦ ♦ ' .:"♦ ♦ COAL CREEK NOTES ♦ ♦* .. - '■ "'♦ ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ That the residents of this camp are apathetic concerning matters that concern the school board, was evidenced by the very sparse attendance at the annual meeting held in the school- house on Saturday morning last. The meeting commenced at 10.30 a.m., R. 'Billsborough in the chair. fThe sec- rotary read the minutes of previous and also special meetings, which after discusslon»was passed. The auditors' report was given and accepted. An Increase of salary was agreed to for the principal. The question of insurance was raised through a communication received from the superintendent of education and the board ot trustees were given power to act ln the matter. The trustees were also ordered to fix up,the heating arrangements to avoid the complaints of previous winters. George Smith was re-elected as trustee and Harry'Mlrad was elected auditor. , The meeting closed at 12 o'clock. Dave .Martin, Ed. Coughlan and T. Martin were seen in the vicinity of Morrissey Creek "enticing the Salvelin- us Fontinalls that inhabit the waters. Dave, who was out for the "pounders" iyas equipped with a special, non- entangling rod, and succeeded (in the absence of the bull) in landing a splendid -basket. While we are not in ■possession of the actual number caught, from the weighty appearance of .his creel it would be -safe to estimate them by the hundreds. Several unkind people h^ve remarked that they believe Dave owns a private hatchery, but the green bas entered the so'ul of such detractors, and they possess not the skill of David. Messrs. Buhrer and Schram arrived in the early hours of the morning at Morrissey Creek and after nearly trampling two innocent campers to death (or life) disturbed tbe sweet slumbers of another camper and his spouse, 'who were camping al fresco in a democrat. After nocturnal.Introductions and the appearance of a generous Thermos flash the party hiked up the creek to tickle the trout with more or less success. It is reported that the Morrissey Creek has dropped several feet since the visit of a certain famous fisherman. Could you wonder! Th*! Pernie Coal Creek Excelsior Band will give an open air 'concert on Sunday, 19th Inst, In Victoria Park. Wanted—All music lovers and others to attend. Concert commences at 3 p.m. Mrs. Joseph Oakley and thre ©Ml-, dren, who husband and father was killed in the Hillcrest dig-aster, was *ra camp spending the week-end witb relatives. A ^en-attended meeting was held In the Methodist Church up here on Tuesday evening for the purpose of reorganising the Ladies Aid. A working program was drawn up and adopted1, and officers and committee elected. The committee got together and decided to hold an ice cream social to Inaugurate the Ladies Aid on Tuesday, July" 21st. In the church. Everybody welcome. Jimmy Davidson and wife have left camp to take up their residence at Estevan, Sask., where Jimmy has secured a place. No more shall we hear the stentorian voice, "Dig In, ye boys in red!" Good luck to you, Jimmy. R. Falrclough had two men before him on Saturday morning charged with committing a nuisance on the public highway. Three and costs, or seven days was the order. The fines were paid. t At! the result oif a.Bttddgn jiftl7iirALnn_ Tuesday evening, Bill. Davies was removed to Fernie Hospital. On enquiries we learn he Is now much better. Don't forget the Moose Picnic on August 3rd. Tbey have discovered a rare pasture. • Particulars aa to' time of train later. The club was closed on Wednesday for the funeral of our late member, Joe Harrison, who died hi Fernie Hospital. The removing mania has seized several of our residents and as a result several houses have changed hands recently. There will be a- rugby football game staged on the old playing ground,, situate at the north end of Fernie, between Fernie and Coal Greek Rugby teams. As the proceeds of collection are to be devoted td tbe Hillcrest disaster fund, we would like to see a large crowd. Don't forget your purses! Kick off 6.30 p.m. Jack Flood arrived home from hospital on Thursday last, and ls getting around well with the aid of sticks. We hope to see you around without the the staffs in the very near future. Coal Creek Methodist Church.— Program for Sunday, July 19. -2.30 Sunday scliool; subject at adults Bible class, "The value of the Importance of Biblical geography." Church service 7.30 p.m., subject "The Invitation." Everybody welcome. / The mines were Idle from 3 p.m. Saturday until 3 p.m. Monday; also from 3 p.m. Wednesday until 3 p.m. Thursday. NOTICE OF DISSOLUTION OF PARTNERSHIP /Notice Is hereby given that the partnership, heretofore subsisting between us, the undersigned, as Undertakers, In the City of Fernie, in the Province ot 'British Columbia, under the name and firm of "Thomson & Morrison," has this day been dissolved by mutual iconsent. All debts owing to the said partnership are to be paid to George Beattie Thomson, *at the City of Fernie, aforesaid, and all claims against the partnership ara to he presented to the Bald George Beattie Thomson, by whom the same will be settled., ■Dated at Fernie, B. C, this 20th day of June, 1914. GEO. B. THOMSON. P. G. MORRISON. Witness: ALEX. 1. FISHER. *■ Classified^,--Cent a Word TO RElVT—Six-roomed House; pantry, electric light and water; also five- roomed House. Apply W. 'Minton, 87 Lindsay Ave., or Ledger Office. 227 FOR'BATiEf^Furnlture. after"28UiTAp- ply 76 McPherson avenue. WANTED—Shoe shiner, steady job. Apply, iPantorlum, Fernie. 226 ISIS THEATRE BEST ALWAYS Fernie's Exclusive Picture Theatre SPECIAL! Saturday Matinee and Evening: 1 Great Sensational European Feature DEMONYTE Three reels, llie story centre* around the attempts of Lydta, an anarchist, to steal a new and wonderful explosive. Oreat havoc and loss ot life !■ caused when the cape are accidentally exploded. EXTRA SPECIAL Wad. & Thurs., July 22 & 23 The Fameue Romantic Play "The Pride of Jennico" Pour reel*. "The Prkdo of Jennico" is a stirring tale of tb* gallant dart of old—of romance mA rosea, and cold steel, when fortune and glory were carved by the sword and daring deeds performed for the smile of a lady fair. Produced by the famous Players' Stook Company. Tho Following WNk id-win Milton Royle*e Interoatlcftal fuecete "THE SQUAW MAN WITH DUWN FARNUM A apecial attraction every Wednesday and Thursday. Tbt event o.' the week. M ^RWH59HSHRRS8HSBS5 -iSJUJEi t AS TO INSPECTION COMMITTEES l« mmttamr* team t'mm-t *tm*t i «lt«ft %bm iwt ute **uu wn *»vm«' u< | profit nxtttt-m, nre oiw-iati-d lor tb* profits they wtll brim to tbe matter elnat, nnd the tntety td the -worb-m U u wi oiiilary matt«r. TUf Coal Miur* fUiffulallon Act, Oetiflrnl nml BDccInl Rales lacHided. I« merely a cod* of i -mvitf ivi io« wi** atetmmt memo .I'll* *!v JAtilit). tW-Wt *■/.'.'AV-UW HiV-U-l pmm mmbt-t* ot tbeir ml: *m| ****'* *** * l<1*' *» *« le «"** w* hnd btt-ii atfiiie -m t**K»wt!kli <>«*'[** m^totn n omnmr emtott wealth miueet, aai bid reported title to mm* *fM*-*elet*d la/ormati-ou aad la fotiue- ownwen nd tto* bme mm MaeMiete* hy tfce appreciative offleteta. A tart* wunb+r td tke member* «f tm organiMtlM ara etaee monekmn dates, aa«t te tbem the letter of the CMef feapeetor of Mlaea will «awe to mrprtte, "rtti♦ftfnsr t.knt be ft ip. prtated by lit power* that ie. Te other meatier.* nt oar c«w(t.i*!on wm ere mil imhned witb tie eM idea tt UW *M«Mtfy ot tw**r**A httatee* rapftei ead I*ber,** f want ta print for kto matter, aad anything th»t Manda tn the way of ar-eater flrnfim .* .*99*-l*94im.J ^**k»VA. ±*.*9%. Wbat imponnoe* mr marten plate on mir impe-flfon wmtmHteee wat ably detnonttrat«Nt fn n recent iejrai n-tt'on. wMeb aroee out nt tbe death ot one of oar fellow worker* in Hoemer. la *M" r-x«t [{ di in uvuveu tli*'. tt." tn.- •pe-rtfon fommittee bad reported tbe si.i*:,.-..9. .'.it.,..-* U> lU« MMititftwtttMttk *ii tk* •<■» The learned t?l Jmlg? in WHMMia-* aj» 'kr tnto ntnted tb*»t tbe Conl Com-fwtnr wt* nat oMIgwf to tnk* tm Vm reunite «f pteetat aay fatth|*ny notlr* td the refwrt of tke rom- In 5a»* temd bf mt m»m*r», -wMrmft?*?. A gi*nt nimh-t'im. »# may nk-mbt tfn*f ipp*.ir tit b* tb ?*V« Tn-;*&•<:< fn-pcctlaa committees, ttm., uuy term ot tit worker*. It is wetl tej inspect tbo mlae as ott** as tlmr Uear in mtad that coat mine*, as weft pleat* and report at moth at they like. m ear *db*r (nd-astiiei «*terprt**e«itM tke (Nml fempsay da-esaf tmd to wkteh art worked rader oot <tr*e*eatltake aay n^lce et Ike report wkat< •oeter. Iloa dot* that strike yon upholder* of law and order. In Poiu-ludliiK I want to atate that Michel itoctii I'nlon kaa Uken th* name *i*v» nt tlosmtr Unocal Vixitm »«»olr -w-me tlm* nno. namely tm** on record a« being atteriy opposed to the appointment ol inspection committees. We fully tmiltse tkal Oeaeral Rale ST of tke Coal -moon ItewUt-tok Mt wnn not Intended to be of aay benefit to tbe mlae veffcera. k«l that It waa Intended to be what tt tt*~A PAHCK! We woaM t«sveet tkat tke otker toeala romprtetaK fNetrtrt It take tkla matter np at tttelr meeting* and dlt- tents It tkofoatktjr. If we want laws (beneficial to oar flat* we kave to uvula! tfceai «jttrwtv*t, an>t the ti>>it j-pmtw te make tkoee laws le o*r Vn- »U»u IUU n.ud i'ufurcu 'Aiciv. ou lliu |«!i. Tfce waato* nmmbtnr nt onr teUow. workers to sss*aoe tke got td ore** fwffl only stop wk« we ntwp tt mr- jnrtrn, A»d ffco oalr effert*e way ite «ttwmflMb tite '"tl lw ito mn* U4w* af thU rtir*,ivt *r*"m ,1f ,MC IpMumnm, ewd tie MM«gst»(imi o# » ! sane nyntem wherein wt will pt(vV,Ke Iter •** imi am for praflt 4 il. ra.MKti 1 iyti»d» m* f A1%n*€ July Clearance Sale IS STILL GOING ON Genuine Pay Day Bargains that you only get once-a-year These arm Real Money Savins Proposition* mmmimmm i^S-^V £%£/*" TBE DISTRICT LEDOSB, FBEHIE.B. C, JULY 18,1914 PAGE FIVE ♦ News of The ♦ 'NT •-«- BELLEVUE NOTES **» By "Vexatut" en them, as D. H. Hyslop, of Coleman, tion to the need of money to relieve A grand-football -match was played -here for the benefit of the widows and orphans of our brothers at Hlllcrest, supposedly ibetween .Bellevue and Frank. It would have been more fitting to have said -between "Bellevue has-beens." The game commenced at .seven thirty, with the weather Ideal from the spectators',viewpoint, but a trifle too hot for the players. It was apparent from the klckoff that we were to see tx great game, as there was very little to choose between the abilities of either team. Some midfield play was witnessed in the opening stages of .the game, 'but lt was not long liefore Paddy Morrison mad a bee-line for goal and with a good ground shot liad tbe Bellevue goalie in difficulties, and Paddy rushing In, made no mistake in opening the score for,Frank. .After this reverse, Bellevue made strenuous efforts to equalize, but could not penetrate the Frank defense, - who were playing a good game. After some forty minutes play, however, Qrlmshaw, from the left, sent in a beauty -which had Paton beat all the way, and half-time arrived with the ■score 1—1. On the resumption play became a little slower, but there was plenty of good football to be seen, \llth Bellevue having slightly tho better of the exchanges. After twenty-five minutes in this half Grlmshaw, with-a -beautiful shot struck underneath the cross-bar, and. the 'ball coming -back into play, was easily cleared. Near- ing the close a pretty piece of football *by Murray and Fisher, Bellevue's right wing, enabled the latter to give to Jordan, who made no mistake in -beating Paton for the second time. The game ended with Bellevue the winners of a good game by 2—1. .. All of the league players gave good exhibitions, but we noticed In particular tbe splendid game played at right (back by one of Tom Sloan's brothers. The collection taken on the ground realized $50.05, plus 41 buttons at GO cents each, making a total of $70, —^^vhic^^asTi^t^o"D^adr~conii3eH5g the game was scarcely advertised tn Bellevue at all. We understand that ovlng to some mistake onyl 41 buttons arrived Instead of 400, ibut the balance will be on hand In a day or two. It will be noted that Hlllcrest lost nine of their players in the disaster, which has practically put tbelr team out of business, -but we see no reason why a good team cannot be got together ibetween the two camps to fulfil Hillcreat's League fixtures, and so give tho lover's of football around hero a ohance to see a game once in awhile. Born—-To iMr. and Mrs, Windsor, of the Union Bank, a daughter. Moth er and child reported doing well A contingent of local Orangemen left here on Friday to take part in the July 12th celebration at Calgary. Pres. W. L. Phillip*, and Vlce-Pres. Graham were in town on business this week. To nil those who Intend to renew or become new subscribers to the Dis trict LeOtwr an ©portnntty will bo jjiv- r~ will be'canvasalug the town during the neat few weeks. Who was the party learning to weild a fishing rod and landed a three lb. Finnan haddie? Oh, you Bill! Bab Livett has been out to the North Fork for a few days fishing in an endeavor to throw off the evil effects of his experience at Hilk/est. A. J. Carter was seen in town this week. Since the closing of the Southern Hotel -bachthg apartments have been In great demand. This has been responsible for the loss of large quantities of avoirdupois ibeing lost since not partaking of > those "meals that mother used to cook." Bellevue's White Hope has gone Into training for a few days in 13. C. Dick Eccleslon is now residing amongst the aristocracy. Joe IMcLean has returned unto us looking for a slave's paradise. May his mission ibe successful. iMrs. J. Barwick is taking her annual vacation, she having gone down to the Prairie in an endeavor to relieve the monotony o'f her her existence among these hills. IMr. E. W. Christie has been away for a few days on Important business. IMr. J. Robertson ls filling the position of T. Beeson of the Wholesale Liquor license, who is away for Ms holidays, visiting his brother at Nelson. Mr. Tom Phillips, after a few months (freedom from the weary round of toil in, the mine has started to work on the outside. ".Big Jack" was seen wending his way to Rock -Creek with rod and line, Cut judging from the size of ,hts catch on his return the finny tribe could not have 'been very obliging. .Who was .the individual seen on a recent hot day toting a keg from the riverside town? •Since Supt. Williams has been residing in the house allotted to him vast improvements have been made to the appearance of same, including the addition of a stone foundation. There has also ibeen a liberal supply of paint ■both inside and out, while a garden ij,the_Jflteat_addltlao_toJha^mbs!ish*. An ments. An electric light has been installed in the' front and is welcomed by both the residents and pas6ers-iby when they return from the mine on the afternoon shift. The question naturally arises: why not let the town have, a few lights. ■ They would sure be appreciated. We note with satisfaction that, the medical health officer has received our appeal and ls acting on same. The result of same has been a marked Improvement ln the appearance of the town and health of residents. W. Christie has succeeded In finding a master, ho being employed as a teamster for Boh Evan's of livery fame. Local Union Notes Our meeting convened as usual with the President in the chair, Our attendance still suffered as a result of the seal with which some of our members follow Isaac Walton in preference to tlwir own direct interests. Correspondence was received from Ihe District Office calling our atten- n When Men Discuss Shoes Two mra wtrt dbouiiing ihooiin the lobby of a large hotol, Ono emphatically dooltrod that bo had tried all tbo will-known ibooo, but bad novor yot found ab- tolnto aatiifaction. His Mond aikod him if ho had ovor wora'Invictui WIIVwOl , .The answer waa, "No." "Woll," laid hia frlond, "Ialwaywoar Invictus Shoes "To my knowlodfi, thoy art tbo boot ahooo mado. X oan ftt tht stylos I liko; thay woar splendidly* and thoy aro as oomforUbla as bow iltaptti from tho flrtt day. Yoti tako my advtco and try thsm." A tmt estimate of Invictus Shoot—tho logical result of •xpart shoemakinf from tho flnost leather ever nature shaped lasts, Tbe sohrttai of yonr footwear troubles lies with or alleviate any distress that might ■prevail at Hillcrest, and seeing that President W. L. Phillips and Vice- President Graham were in attendance it was deemed expedient to ask just what was being done with the money already received, as there had ibeen, up to this time, a lack of co-operatien between different factions, who were appointed to handle the situation and we were of the opinion that whatever the minawbrkers donated to the fund it should be handled by our executive board alone. The money has ibeen donated for the express purpose of helping the widows and orphans, and we do not see any reason why It should not be given over to our Executive head. We should by this time have gained sufficient experience to enable us to handle the situation as expeditiously as anyone. With the object of contributing our mite we will assess ourselves -1.00 per member for, the first period of July. Members of Local 431, please note. The Pit Comimlttee reported having been successful in getting a suitable job for one of our members who has beeu on the injured list foi some tlmo. Further, that they had turned over to the District Officers the fanruen case. The said officers being present they were given the floor to state what progress had been n^ide. They made lt very plain that It was a question that had to be handled very carefully ,as such things had a habit of having a different interpretation put on them. For instance in the Hillcrest inquiry Brother Graham *as called -back to the witness stand 'in reference to his position in the blasting of coal sometime previous. But Bill made it very, plain to them that the the prices were based on blasting, and If In their opinion it was not safe to blast any longer they were perfect willing to co-operate iwlth them 'r. the proposition of Safety First, but as more labor power was expended m digging than In blasting, and as th.it was the commodity we had to sell, 1'. was Its price we were concerned with. The way in which they advised us out of our dlficulty was listened to very jnprficlat!ve!}^-b5^the—ittensbers-Tpre~ sent, and our new president, W. L. Phillips made a very, favorable impression. "We, the undersigned hereby certify that we have examined the lower section of-Bellevue .Mine from No.'l Drift to entry face, and from 156 breast to 13v travelling road, and all the old workings. Also 7G and 93 travelling roads, and 81 fan drift; and all 61 district, Including intake and return airway, and travelling roads, and find all in good working order. Timbering good; ventilation good. Contlnu. Ing our examination to the upper sec* tion we found all working faces, airways and travelling roads, to he in good working order, with the following exceptions: No. 4 level or main entry where ventilation Is rather slack; also 38 travelling road to splits, wheb Is in poor shaipe, ful lof coal and no lad. der. The cross-cuts whioh are used for getting to different places of said road sre also fill of conl. "Signed, "JOHN.A. BARWICK. "JAMM8 BOYLB, July 9th. 1914 "Examiners." Our meeting concluded with giving tbe pit committee some work to do, and granting" T5br secretary, Jsmes Burke, three days leave of absence. To those outside the pale of our organisation we would suggest the Immediate necessity of "getting in." children of fhe late John Jones, desire to thank all who tried in any way to alleviate their suffering, and especially the football club, during their recent sad bereavement. iMrs. Robinson and Mrs. Brown celebrated their birthday 'by giving a dance was well attended and everybody had a rare old time. /Willis Lightfoot and Jimmy Strang entertained by rendering two songs each The Corbin Orchestra, composed of! .Mrs.' Hobart, (Mr. Fairly and -Mr, Jackson supplied the music. Refreshments in the shape of ice cream, cake and lemonade were perved. iMr, and IMrs. Spencer, of the Flathead Hotel, left for Nelson, B.C., Sunday morning, where they 'Intend to stay severa Idays and take In the Chahlco Mika. The local "soccer" team are preparing to reciprocate when the Frank ■boy® visit 'here next Saturday to fulfil their league engagement by defeating them on the football pitch and showing them a good time in the club house after the game. A picnic will be held on Sunday, July 19th, at.Cold Springs, eight miles from here. Arrangements are being made and the E. B, C. Rly. have kindly consented to take the holiday seekers men of Coleman had the audacity to open up his establishment before the curfeiw rang. Fernie Football Club failed to turn up in a league engagement on Satur- day last to tbe disappointment of Cole- manite's. •The Welsh-Ritchie fight for the lig*it weight championship of the wori-.l (ns brought to light a buding wV-i-.r U in Coleman. The "bud" kiu / <! his opponent in the first round, ,!*■■•'■ now out to tackle all comers. On Tuesday night of last week, one or two lively passages took place in the meeting of the Coleman Town Council. It seems some of the Council wish to charge the sum of $100,000 license for the Opera House for boxing and westling bouts, whilst some jf the Council favored a $25.00 license for exhibitions of the manly art. Those •jxhiibltions do not take place every night of the week, and we think that $100 Is out of all proportion for such a license. We gather from tne Coleman Bulletin that a large picnic is* aibout to descend on Coleman from Lethbride. 'Most of the business men are preparing for the occasion, but no question of a $100.<M) is asked from them. -Oh, dear no! Evidently it is iip to the forth and 'back gratis. All ye .whojmeralb6r8 of the Council who want the care to leave the din and the smoke of the city, and spend a day amongst nature are 'W^lcomp. Train leaves B. B. C. depot ait 9.30 a.m., returning at 20 o'clock, The ladies will supply the eats, while the male members of the party-'will supply the other refreshments. ' , The memorial badges for the Hillcrest footballers who were victims of the recent catastrophe arrived from Fernie Saturday and'sold like bot calces. Another shipment will be ordered immediately, as the residents of our fair city are all desirous of helping those who our unfortunate fellow-workers left behind in a practical way. The regular meeting of Local 2877, U. IM. \V. ot A, was called to ordor Sunday with G. Treherne in the chair. After a general discussion on the appeal for financial aid from the District Of- «£!Ei£MLii«^ Halvor Larson met with a very Opera House license reduced to spare no pains to accomplish same. -Mr, Preston Tayton, wife and daughter, pulled out on Sunday night for the Old Country. ' -Mr. Tayton intends to take up a position in the Great Western locomotive works in Swindon, England. On Tuesday of last week the installation of the officers of the Victoria Rebekah Lodge No. 7 was conducted by Mr. E. Eacott, D.D.P. The following were appointed: {Mrs. J. Kelly, N.' G.; vice grand, iMlss Ruth Sudworth; recording secretary, Mrs. D. Roberts; secretary, Miss Annie -McLeod; treasurer, iMrs. D. Reid. A very pleasant little function took place after the business of the meeting was over and lunch was served. 'Mr. Thomas Malcoln and nelce pulled out ou Monday night last for the On 'Sunday morning last whilst a party of gentlemen were on a fishing expedition from Coleman to the Sum- rait Lake, they came upon the dead body of Sidney Ross, lying among some bushes. The case, was reported at once to Corpora! Grant of the R. N. W. M. P., who at once proceeded to isj where the body :wa,s lying and brought •-eiit back to Coleman, where the inquest vulvas held ou Monday. The verdict •.*■! brought In.was that the deceased died jot heart failure brought on by apoplexy. Mr. Ross was for a time law clerk to H. Howes Roberts, solicitor, of Coleman. He belonged to Elgin, Elginshire, Scotland, and has held some very responsible positions in Canada. BEAVER MINES NOTES With the exception of Dominion Day* the mine here has worked steady since restarting over a fortnight ago, turning put about 200 tons per shift The sinking of the slope for whioh Bill Graham, District Vice-President, fixed up a contract price wfth the management about four months ago, commenced this week, and good coal Is expected at the lower level. If Dame Rumor can be relied upon we will have an up-to-date -battery of byproduct coke ovens at Beaver in the near future, and If the samples of coke that were taken from here last week, for testing purposes, are found satisfactory, Beaver Mines will be the first colliery in Canada to adopt the up-to-date method of coke making. ■ Jack .Macldn, hoist engineer, visited Calgary last week to sit for second class papers. We hope your mission was a success, Jack. *Ewo boys, apparently about lh and 12 years of age, sons of John Bobbin, miner, were taken from here by Constable Byrnes last week and placed In a home for delinquent children in Cal. gary. The boys, who were entirely beyond the control of their parents, became a nuisance to the camp, and it is to be hoped the industrial school will have a good effect upon them. Victor Lord, hoist engineer at Beaver, took on the duties of master -mechanic, in place of Robert Brown, who left here to become outside manager at Leth/brldge Collieries about three weeks ago. Vic, who has been employed as engineer here for over 12 months, Started in his new capacity on -Monday. Wilfrid Balnbridge replaced Mr.- Lord as hoist engineer. •Teddy and Mrs. Prior sent a wireless to Storkland some time ago and the goods -were delivered last Friday. Mother and bouncing baby boy doing well. Father very proud as this is their second baby boy. A heavy thunder and lightning storm passed over Beaver on iMonday (Continued on Page Four) II W. L OUIMETTE Coleman - Alberta .~uxs.x >>»^xi*- .ifymtmrnmassBBBgm T. W. DAVIES Funeral Dlrtotor and Kmbalmtr Mr*. Glidwlu, wife of our genial doctor, arrived home Wednesday after n week's visit with friends In Fernie John No«i, Kins of the U. C. Slavs, entertained Corbla's four hundred on Sunday at his princely mansion to celebrate some old country festival. We don't know what we eelsbratel, hut sure had s time thtt Kins George might envy. At the <on«luulon of the en'-t'ttslttment our ««.. wai re-elrci<!<' Kins for another term by acclamation. M« tin Koslc snd Te»M*/ J-Kki n *<a,> plied the music. Donald Cameron, Corbin'» horse doctor, spent four days last week In Alberts. reluruiMR Thursday with « pslr of grays tbat he bought for the Iocs! rue) company. a frtlW-hnt-l irtt-mri ■*"." -*•■■• ' * ' .. {day hetween the twn l«*»*l tenntf- '*r the benefit of «Mm. -Jones, widow of the lata John Jones. John Ovlagtoa set- ed as referee, with JloMay Robb aad 'Sill Patterson rnnnlng tha lines. The fin* belt wee eramlr or*t*tt*»tr**i » •< ended In the team that were playing tbe league forwards leading T—0. aa a resnlt of a shot by Dave Stab-hart from close In thai found the comer ol the net far ont of tlie reach of Walker, the opposing enatodlan. In tk* second lulf Tedd» Jackson snd.Billy Sell btftb fmrad tha net, and the mme ended with the team that wss playing (ht "rsfalif^" defines testes decisively by the ware of *~«. Tbe etitertieu «r»s tbt Itrgait ew eUt, tm the loeil erettbit, Mro. Jones aad family wMow snd ralheworters who were victims of the Hlllcrest Disaster, It was unanimously decided to assess the membership one dollar., each. The following are the officers elected for the ensuing term: Geo. Elms, president; Richard Ganbett, fln.-secretary; Andrew Hayton, recording secretary; Win. Harlin and A. Hay- audltiijg coimnlteo; W. Watson and J. finance comtailttee; frarry Owens, conductor and doorkeeper; E, Jackson, W. Watson and J. Overton, pit committee. A concerted effort will be made to thoroughly organize this camp, as less than forty per cent of the men emploj-- ed here In and around the mines are members of our union. A Slav organizer In here for a few days could help us considerably In our mission, also a visit by a District Officer would <be ap. predated. Tho newly formed" male voice choir of sixteen tongues gave an open air sacred concert on Sunday evening. Algy Tomllnson Is the leader, and Tom Overton took up Mie offering, which reallEed $7.25. Another concert will be given next Sunday. .Mike Williams blow lu town again Thursday. He will be remembered as one of Cortiln'e pioneers, and up until a few months ago was watchman at the 'Wig Showing," Wo understand he hns n little Inlior power on the market that he will let go to the highest bidder. Upon opening his locker In the wash- house iMonday morning one of the miners was surprised to find his mlnlnr shoes, socks, overalls and underwear mimting, probably never to return. Old Man Webster didn't define most of the words that Jimmy used In cxpresiln* his appreciation of the fact that tbe petty burglar didn't wait until he hnd went to work before giving the locker a spring cleaning. For the benefit ol the party who has n craving for pit clothes we recommend locker No. 145 for tbe next raid. (We are a little dubious about the last sentenr-e and do not know whether It i* Inciting to commit a tolony, and consequently comes within th* purlieu of i hi» rrlmlnal Ood*, Wt shall bold the correspondent r«tpon*lb!c for any harm that may befell our (scared} per- son.--Kd.> bad accident on Saturday last whilst attending to a circular saw at the Summit Cement Works, Crow's Nest. Aibout half-a-dozen staves got jammed, and whilst endeavoring to remove them his right hand came In contact with the- saw, removing four^flngers of his right hand. He was brought to the Coleman Miners' Hospital and attended to by Dr. R. T. Ross, and Is progressing very favorably. On Friday of last weok a painful accident -befell Ernest Williams at Hillcrest, ^ho whilst boarding a train accident!)' slipped and fell beneath the cur. His left foot got caught beumith the wheels and he suffered the loss of three toes. He Is nt present con fined to his home, and It will be some time before he Is able to resume work. Stephen T. Humble Furniture, Hardware, China, Stationery, etc. OLD COUNTRY PERIODICALS BELLEVUE Alberta H. G. GQODEVE CO. Ltd. The Complete House Furnishers of the Pass Hardware Furniture We will furnish your house from cellar to garret and at bottom prices. Call, write, phone or wire. All orders given prompt attention. If you are satisfied, tell others. If not satisfied, tell us. Coleman Alberta COLIMAN NOTtt Ai NMUffttoiiM Supplied and Mt up COLIMAN *"«**%»&" "* ALttMTA SMImCun ttmuftmtmme yaiccncnvrs On Wednesday. 1th last., lb* sdyll, members of tbe Anglican Church had theiir nmntd picnic to the Crow's .Vest, The party number-ad about forty and ptor**dtd by th# morning irala. ro- tttrrlnv *.'■ •♦.*■-. ,-"«-',•,•«,- j,; tt^. ^t, seemed to have enjoyed the day'a online, taking advantage of tbe good weather. The children attending tbe Catholic Sunday School hold Ihelr annual ptr-\ nie to Crow's X«wt off Wednesday. 15th Inst. The Rev. Father De !*sirt ae- rnmpnnUHt tb* idtlMren Tbe No. 2 Atom of tbt International j Coal Co., tn which Khorrt forty tntm* »*t* t*\»i,\i,i,*d, wr>rv Idle sll lm weekA, It ts reported that tbt wna! of orders j Is r-#*ita*«Ibl* for Mleness. Ilia Catholic bneemtd Ma* fa rwpi'ily searing completion. Work on na th* lastd* win bt ateitti hi alant two we#k*a. The Hot. Wntk*r f** Xtnmr* m*ed* to hare sll tft<» f%tbO- llc rkilArtn Installed In his vkend this Well "fSsriy to hed and natty to rise" la an old adaae. ft Is currently reported ijji.t one ot flit prominent bnaintts RIGHT HERE! Is where YOU SAVE MONEY on the purchase of a Suit, a Hat or Pair of Shoes The F. M. THOMPSON CO. Blairmore Are offering at COST PRICE your choice of 90 Men's Suits from $5.75 60 Boys' Suits from 1.90 200 Men's & Boys Hats including Stetsons 3.80 FOOTWEAR Two thousand pairs of Shoes, including INVICTUS, REGAL and "K" make at COST PRICE High Leg, Prospector or Teamsters' Shoes from $3.35 Rem*mb*>, this ts noi m reduction of undesirable goods. Wo havo no Old stock to offer, so take your choice from CLEAR, NEW & UP*TO- DATE GOODS for Balance of July al Cost Prtcu FOR CASH. The Store that Saves You Money ''AimmmmimmmmfflmMm mm ■**- aaataasimaiasie. PAGE SIX THE DISTRICT LEDGER, FERNIE, B. C, JULY 18,1914 Local Union Directory, Dist. 18,U.M.W.A ■•s-u-w-vsiMftvsosKiwtt-^^^^ GLADSTONE LOCAL No. 2314 Meet first and third Fridays, Miners' Hall, Fernie; second and fourth Fridays. Club Hall, Coal Cieek. Sick Benefit attached.—T. Uphill, Sec, Fernie, B. C. HOSMER LOCAL No. 2497 Meet every Sunday at 2.30 in K. P. Hall, Main Street. Sick Benefit Society attached.—W. Balderstone, Sec, Box 63, Hosmer, B. C. MICHEL LOCAL No. 2334 Meet every Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock 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. Sec, Can- more, Alta. HILLCREST LOCAL No. 1058 Meet second and fourth Sunday in month. Sick and Benefit Society attached.—J. Gorton, Sec CARBONDALE LOCAL No. 2227 Meet every alternate Sunday at i'.30 .p.m. .'iu Uie Opera House, Coleman.—J. Mitchell, Sec, Box 105, Coleman. BANKHEAD LOCAL No. 29 Meet every Tuesday evening at 7 o'clock Jn the Bankhead Hall. Sick and Accident Benefit Fund attached.—Frank Wheatley, Fin. Sec, Bankhead, Alta. COLEMAN LOCAL No. 2633 Meet every alternate Sunday at 2.30 p.m. in the Opera House, Coleman.—J. Johnstone, Sec. PASSBURG LOCAL 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 al 10 a,m. in School House, Burmis. No Sick Society.—Thos. G. Harries, Sec, Passburg, Alta. MAPLE LEAF LOCAL No. 2829 Meet every first and third Sunday of each month at JO a.m. in Union Hall, Maplo Leaf, No Sick Society.—Thos. G. Harries, Sec. Pnssburg, Alta. COALHURST LOCAL No. 1189 Meet every Friday evening; at 7.30 in Miners' Hall. Sick and Accident Benefit Society attached.—Frank Barrlngham, Sec., Box 112, Coalhurst P. O. BEAVER CREEK LOCAL No. 481 Meet every first and third Sunday at Lyric Hall. 3 p.m.—John Loughran, Sec. LETHBRIDGE LOCAL No. 574 Meet every Wednesday evening at*7.30 In* Miners' Hall, 10th Ave- North.—I.. Moore, Sec.-Treas. , nue BELLEVUE LOCAL No. 431 Meet every Sunday at 2.30 p.m. In the Socialist Hall. —James Burke. Sec, Box 36, Bellevue, AHa. CORBIN LOCAL No. 2877 Meet every second Sunday at 2 o'clock in the Club Hall. Slok Benefit Society attached.—Geo. Elms, Sec, Corbin. 13. C. " > GEORGETOWN LOCAL No. 3026 Meet every Sunday afternoon, 2.30, at Boarding House. Sick and Accident Fund attached.— Max Hutter, Sec. FRANK LOCAL No. 1263 •Meet Sundays, after each pay day, at -Miners Hall. Sick and Benefit Society attached.—B Morgan, Secretary. The Cause and the Remedy For the Class struggle; By John A. Graham •fit/»\T^Tr«\T?»-u/.\T,*\T,*^^ A SQUARE DEAL TO EVERYONE IS WHAT THE "OCEAN" OWES ITS POLICYHOLDERS Here are a few claims we have paid of late $35.70 10.00 17.50 54.30i $31.40 57.15 37.10 18.55 $10.00 20.00 18.50 17.00 $14.26 10.00 12.84 6.00 $21.42 12.84 37.71 20.00 $50.00 U5.00 450.00 19.20 $17.99 64.60 26.97 50.60 •The "O0£Atf" is the Largest ACCIDENT Company io the World The "OCEAN" PAYS DAILY over $15,000 for ACCIDENTS to POLICYHOLDERS Ocean Accident & Guarantee Corp, Ltd. of London Eng. A. B. CAMPBELL, Dist Agent Miners' Union HaU Block - Fernie, B.C. ra ■The false idea so prevalent among workers that the great 'Marxian theory o! a centuries long antagonism existing between two factions of the human race, was only the vagary of an excited mind, prompts me to this little lesson of the theory. „ ,. Is it not a little strange that a working class of this "enlightened age" should ibe so iblind as to fail to see, and see clearly, this class strife, which may appear dormant at times, but whose grim form is definitely outlined in the frequent strikes and periodical industrial crisis which punctuate our prosperous age? This whole business of life and death, of iwork and wages, of sorrow- lug and rejoicing, of Capital vs. Iv.nibor, Is so clear, so luminous that r sometimes marvel at workers opposing Socialism—their political movement, The Socialist, party, through its agitators, its 'platform and 'press, is endeavoring to make the workers conscious of their class struggle that has existed for thousands of years, the Tragedy of Ages. In this class strife the workers or slave class have tumlshed all the servitude, humility, blood, tears, mangled bodies and despair, and yet even now the habit of being meek is dominant in them as a class, even though their meek attitude may mean hardship for their loved ones- Socialists do not .believe'that slavery and its necessary 'poverty is the will of God, and they also hold that -when the 'workers are thoroughly convinced that there is 'but one way to gain Industrial freedom they will take that course. Few of the working class are so deaf as to fall to hear the cries of misery, the sobs of injustice, the piteous wall of children for bread (in a nation that iboasts its wealth), but the great majority refused by their Inaction to aid themeslves and their unfortunate brothers and sisters in chains. Instead they forge the chains still faster by voting for a continuation of capitalistic rule. Naw, between the slave classes of other days and the wage slave class of today, thfe most salient feature of difference is this: The slave of ancient .Ume&..a^d^h£Lj.ertLftL.*^^iMS.l_jteX8 were poyerless to free themselves, since the former class ot chattels had no suffrage and the latter class ot eerfs had little or none. "Divinely appointed" kings did pretty nearly all the voting that was to .be done; but with the wage slave class of today, however, ln America, the mighty machine and power of political democracy has been won and you refuse to use It to liberate your class. Remember that any party that rapre- Bents the interests of capital is opposed to a worker's interests, which are chiefly: high wages, fewer hours, good sanitary shops, decent food, clothing and shelter at reasonable prices. Therefore to vote -for the old parties is to indorse the system that nfos you of the greater portion of your product, thus keeping your loved ones ln degradation, want and Ignorance. Why does a worker arise in the early morning with the working clan; respond to the factory whistle with the working class; eat -with the working class; laugh with tbo working class; meet with the working class; marry Into the working class; rear a family of the working class; lw short why does he share sorrows and joys, tears and laughter, work and strikes with Ms class, and when the time arrives when he can really aid them (election day), why does he vote for the natural enemy of his class, the capitalist party? This capitalist party has three divisions, each of the three being labeled with very Inappropriate and misleading names, but, workers should not be deceived into believing that the so-called Democratic, Republican an<j. Progressive parties (which each one Is decidedly not), are apposed to one another. Capital qwns them all and merely uses them to divide you, the workers, so that in fighting one another you will forget, or rather, not recognize, that the capitalists are the real enemies you should oppose. The antagonistic attitude of these several .partles toward one another has been ■best Illustrated In their recent fusions at (Milwaukee and Schenectady, where they had to come under one tent to heat the Socialists. Just why this very desirable Object was striven forls obvious. There are some workers, 'multitudes of them who believe that their and capital's Interests are identical. Intact, an organization has appeared, iwhich-to me seems to be just what this brand of brainless, spineless workers want. It is the Civic Federation, whose being ls dedicated to the lofty ideal that the Interests of the masters and the slaves must -be the same. Now, it would be nice and peaceful to believe this grand palavering if the workers got their share of the product of this sanctified partnership, but for every dollar a worker produces he receives as his part about one-fifth of it. The bosses take the larger portion, since they pay expenses, and contribute the brains, and constitute the "senior" branch of this lovelyrharaionnius, convivial union of lambs—-and iwolvos. ■-.*■■ Your faith in your masters is pathetic, to say the least. The capitalists lie and say they are with you to build up society and glorify the Stars and Stripes. Glance backward a year or two and witness some of this upbuilding ot society. In Lawrence, 'Mass., men, women tfnd children were club bed, shot and bayoneted by the State militia; those hired assassins awaiting the master's summons to come and kill. These strikers "got theirs" for "rioting," Imagine the awful Industrial conditions that force a body of workers to riot. The Lawrence textile strikers made woolen garments all the year around and yet many of the child laborers were found to be without underclothing in the dead of winter, Id Philadelphia much the same atrocities were inflicted upon the car strikers. In West Virginia, the Siberia of America, the coal miners, after ibeing evicted from their hovel homes, lived through the cold winter in tents, suffering indescrible hardships in order to win their strike. The identity of Interests between capital and labor once more made itself most beautifully manifest when the "senior partners" of the firm of "Coal Baroni and Coal Miners" called upon their trusties, the Stat* militia, who responded with slac rlty, thus showing their loyalty to their ing suckling babes 'from their mothers' breasts. And now before I say too much and get into trou-ble, I -will Illustrate as clearly as I can tbe opposite aims of capital and their greed and labor, the chained slave, and the remedy for the latter. Closing the hand and then raising the thumb as far as possible, remembering that the thumb represents the cost of living; and then bending the little finger as low as possible, the little finger representing wages, you have the aim and ambition of capital. Now, of course, the wide gulf noted In the first illustration Ib not conducive to a better life for the workers. They wanted to eat plentifully, sleep sufficiently, and educate their young, so they strive by uniting in trade unions to get what illustration No, 2 depicts, and that is endeavoring to make the thumb, cost of living, and the little finger, wage's, meet. As your wives say, "making the ends meet." .They do not join, but in such degree as labor lessens that gulf, capita! loses. Prices lower and wages rise. Hence the class struggle ls the natural result of an unnatural, unsocial, inhuman system of society. It must cease. The progress of true civilization Is retarded by it! In view of the above apparent facts and knowing that the cold steel of the Pennsylvania Cossacks is not a bit lesd fatal than the hot lead of the Massachusetts militia; and realizing too, that the cry for bread of strikers' chlldnn is often drowned by the thunder of machine guns in the hands of militiamen, who are entrenched snugly be- htud capital and tradition, forming a citadel of military despotism and uniformed scabibiBm, we Socialists propose to advance our views and theories to result in the ultimate inevitable elimination of the capitalist party and capitalism, blending the names Ropuib- lican, Democratic, and Progressive into one grand working class movement, the Socialist party of the world. Ours is a republican party (because in government we profess republicanism; ous is a democratic party because .we are Social Democrats and there can be no other kind; and ours ta~a progressive_^rt^Rcau»"we~afe EIEEiajBlii^ PANTO RIUMK Tailors Clothes and Shoe Cleaners Suits Made to Order from $18.00 Hats, Caps-and Belts made to match Suits Ground Floor 144, Main St. IN SUDDABY'S OLD STORE. PHONE 207 Homedank»Canada •WWHII AH. eONNCCTI.H. THMOUaHOUT CANA.J, nu> OmCKANB WINff VRAMCMce IN T.IIOMT. J MUtt MA.ON CniUAL. M«N»«a. I A Joint Account with the Home Bank ie e very convenient arrangement for a man and his wife, m the wife may deposit or withdraw money in the absence of her husband and the husband may at the same time operate the account as if it were in his personal nane only. i^ J. F. MACDONALD, Manager yiOTORIA AVE,, -:- -> FERNIE B. O. I Imperial Bank of Canada HEAD OFFICE, TORONTO Capital Paid Up..$7,000,000 . Reserve Fund ....$7,000,000 D. R. WILKIE, President HON. ROBT JAFFRAY, Vlce-Pree. BRANCHES IM BRITI8H COLUMBIA Arrowhead, Cranbrook, Fernie, Oolden, Kamloops, Michel, Nelson... Revelstoke, Vancouver and Victoria. 8AVING8 DEPARTMENT Interest allowed on deposits at current rate from date ef deposit. FERNIE BRANCH A. M. OWEN Manager I CASH MEAT MARKET Saturday Specials Boot Bolls Pork Pork Sausages Fresh Cooked Tripe Alberta Creamery Butter 10o lb. ISe Ib. 18o Ib. I2|e Ib. 70e 2 lbs. Every description of Sausage and potted Meat made on the premises by Expert We Kill The Finest Ranch F*d Cattle Eckstein Blk., Fernie with end not against the forces ot ev- olution, which is the onward tide of civilization. j If you -will kindly look carefully at the third illustration you will see how simple the class struggle can be eliminated, thus freeing mankind. We have seen capital's aim. We have viewed the vain attempts of labor to "make the ends meet," while the three middle fingers remain closed; so now, be removing these three dbetaol- es, representing profit, rent and interest, the other two easily Join, creating plenty of harmony and Joy. Since capital and labor cannot remain together in peace, Justice or hope, one must go, and certainly labor must remain. Hence exit capital, State mllltla, poverty, Ignorance, war and op* pression, and lifting our tired eyes and toll-stained hands toward the sunlight, breath of hope, sweeping its exbllarat ing xephyre from the heights of Justice, snd aa a proletariat, united, joyous, THE CANADIAN BANK —-oF-eoMMEReE-—- SIR EDMUND WALKER, CV.O, LL.D„ D.C.L, President ALEXANDER LAIRD JOHN AIRD General Manager Aseletant General Manager CAPITAL, $15,000,000 REST, $12,500,000 TOURISTS W TRAVELLERS The Canadian Bank of Commerce, by reason of its large number of branches to ertry Province of Canada, witb direct representation In London, Eng., New York, Ban Francisco, Seattle, Portland, Ore, Mexico and St John's Nfld* with Agents and Correspondents In evenr part of ths world, is able to offer unsurpassed facilities to the travelling public, enabling them to obtain money in the simplest way at any point eo their journey the world over. The Travellers' Cheques and Letters of Credit issued by this Bank overcome the annoying dlBculties of obtaining funds abroad especially In plaes* where identification Is dllficult, Cheques and Drafts on all the countries ofthe world, drawn in sterling, bancs, oari^-M*^ kronen elb, can be cashed or purchased at reasonable rates. m P. B. Fowler, Manager Fernie Branch masters—and their treachery to tbelr liberated, triumphant, enter your Co- class. They tore down tents in tho velvety blackness of midnight, belting tho men. striking the children and tear- o-pewiUvo Commonwealth, your world for workera, the Socialist republic— The American Flint BABY WEEK HBM9 To Sports Committees The Fernie Coal Crtek Excelsior Basil la now open for engagements. Satisfaction guaranteed For Terms Hte. Apply THOt. BIQOS, Secretary, Fernie,B.C. Well, Ikby Week has oome and gone and the newspapers hav* made tbe room ol it in the dull summer season, In cmii'i Mop with t*i> amount of joUi-./ tht week's ftstWlU-n hiw* induced, It might he well to remember a few facts. Infant mortality is on the Increase and 30 per cent of tbe bablei' deaths are due to premature births, which In turn, ia due ehlefly to women working in factories, etc., during advanced pregnancy. Another great cause of babies dying is that mother goes back to work again too soon after their birth. Of tbe nearly 200,000 ikalht of children under 5 yeara old, In 1900, nearly M,W0 died before the age td 1 mra from havinc been fed oa poisoned milk. And this is the cause of the death of kd per cent of all in* fanta wbo twocumti to gastrointestinal disease*. Two yean ato the New York Hoard of Health mad* a neighborhood atady oi ib* dtntk rate aaaoag babies during two typical summer weeks. This <t wls.it tb*y !<»arn«(l: Tl.fci in tweatjMgfct blocts of a *m*0l*t 4,r,j, ,4*14-. ii.'ff. .,il.4r.i....,4..+. • f,oo *(ii*tama, *e bukle* itt#.« Thst In *1* middle etas* block*, rep* resenting atoat the same number of .persons, no htMtn iM. - Bat tfiat during tha same tea week* ftn thn* tenement blocks eontatalnc ♦ *-,*,.«•» tt,n •ate* rvmetnttrm 111% TBEJf MinSB DH6D. • e « Alt Of which aoee to eh* KRTT IS tbe case* of b*We* dying, doesn't It* Then why Ami ear politicians— Srdo*. w* **aa etateaaea>-llire ij«jr »*«<**•* end tk* rent, smr to* gr.V* aad fight »overtT» fHeninn n-ntntor a tautf W#*!r trtn ibeir ramose fir batter. It m*k«» tb* peer toil that tftoettyle taking aa *t^ta^^mmM9ja Im mmtt^^^ -dMdnJk memkyiJm^m n%kt^mm WCi Bil. IB IBM BWB 1MHNMP IBcBI tmt if thai mm m tmm wm tttoagi ehaitty OMf me$ ****** i*«* tkefr fcsMta. two mem tbem vp m HU* it« frim tb*«r pevwty «•* less Mask, Awi. leatfr. tttxk i&iut it!. wto its saay etisr Jtettm, tbnt a «tty fowttlUMt onn be tmotfttd ro do tte to mtt.uoi ttt-tt. t Caa. Why Is desertion from both arm* ot tb* British service on the Increase? Is It because Tommy and Jack reallr.e that they might be called upon to tako up arms against their own blood in Ireland? Was the resignation cf to mw officer* for the same r*a»on* And did not the British regiments re» turn tlie cheer* ot the pmtilt. ol LU- t»r as they were mnrHied thrr^tgh th* streets? Sure they did. The nl- vice of Tom Mann must hate snnk deeper Into the hearts of the .British Tommies than was generally! thought England Is still advertising for recruits for the army. Whole pages of dailies are used, besides the posters dlfplayed ln tbe cities and the rural districts. Vncle Sam la .lolng the •nm*. Ru*ate and (Strmiiy and other imAon* are forcing tbe tnttx into ib* tt rvice. Militarism la dying tbs world o**r «ad tb# »*■*««§ «f miufy reaiite If to the fattest ettent. Socialism will not break up th* bom*, a* la charged to It by tbe henchmen of capi- tal, but depend upon It, Socialism will t>ri»ak tip the armies end navies so •mall that they could be sifted through a coltander. The capitalists have made lt Impossible for any person to own any Machinery of production with wblch they can produce wealth. <Most of the farm machinery is in reality only reutcJ to tho farmer until It is paid tor, with heavy interest. The hoostwtves' sew- Ing machines ar* generally bought on tbe same plan, and so on. Theic It little chance for ths Individual to op- erate any machine for the benefit oi himself. If tb* machine Is ot any nse, the capitalists simply reach In and tab* It. They have th* law behind them to suit th* special caa*. or It they haven't, tbey can have a law m«d* to order la a abort while by their bench- men la tk* perilameat —Cottnu'r Uts of tndastrial Mlldarity wilt al way* bring d*f*at to tlm worfc-sra. W3,'%Mdmk*6tmmi\T ef/w A few weeks' real from Buttaest et Glacier Park or the Coast will gif* you a new low* ot llf*, or to those whose Um* i* limited, take Quickest rout* east or west, vU the Qroat Northern Railway Co. 23 Hours Fernie to Seattle 26 Hours to Victoria 29 Hours to Vancouver Direct connections at Rexford for East & West Yet win enjoy all ih* comfort of moet mod*nt railroad owtlp- ment Courteous and efficient employes will malt* your trip pleasant. ■efore purthaeiBf steamship tickets, let us talk It mm. for further Information apply t* R. J. MALONEY, Agent f, O. Ses 4S1 reRNtt, B. C. ft*** Ne, 1SI KSSSHS ■M ihat roved theee Grand Union Motel COLEMAN, Alta. Best of Accommodation Wc cater tf th** w*#**£w««*t tmdm O. A* CLAIR /-; Prvfirmter at C# £e jLYOIwS 0 Insurance, Real Estate and Loans Money to Loan on first claaa Buai- ness and Residential property "^$SK^»m^yS7*^0AWmKmm i,X *t4^m^tm •*<**attt* AV* THE DISTRICT LEDOEE, FEENIE.B. C, JULY 18,1914 PAGE SEVEN The.' Original aiid Only Genuine Beware of Imitations Sold on Merits of Minard s Liniment Fernie-Fort Steele Brewing Co., Ltd. Beer and Porter Bottled Goods i Specialty Passburg Hotel You're always welcome here Clean Rooms, Best of Food and every attention THOS. DUNCAN Passburg COLEMAN Liquor Co. .. Wholesale Dealers in Wines Liquors Cigars Mail Orders receive prompt attention Central Hotel Large Airy Rooms & Good Board Ross & Mackay ?« *»**V¥V¥»V¥¥¥yvV¥VVV¥V¥»tffV»¥¥¥VVy¥VV¥¥»V¥y»yVYVyvy»yy^»»»AA»A»tf»<,»<tA»»^»»»<b^ * * * * * » * * * * 4t»¥¥¥¥¥¥¥¥¥»¥MM¥><¥X>t»<M**MK»»*¥*X¥X*¥¥¥WW¥MMWiiMM»iKM>i»tYYyY¥VTTrYyrYY¥yyYYyyTyYYYTt pert mechanician performs hts wondr- ous tasks with tools aad machinery, slowly and Boftly, and persuasion, conversion, respect and friendship can inly be won through the road which leads softly. TACT IN ADVOCATING SOCIaALISM Tn the New man In the New York Call THE FERNIE LUMBER CO. A. McDoagaU, Mgt Manufacturers of and Dealers in ail kinds of Rough and Dressed Lumber Send us your orders The niflst effective way to advocate an idea is to use tact Unpopular words and names will never be received with favor. To find an ojpen ear for our appeals, it is advisable to use the same -manner of argument that ls used by the judge on the bench, the teacher to his pupils, the editor to his readers, and the preacher to his congregation. If we wish to be heard and understood; \*>e must first show a kindly disposition, and 'by all means avoid a sudden burst of prejudice -by using expressions which bave found disfavor with the people. It often happens that, unless a per; son is Intelligent and fully familiar with the subject, he becomes inflamed with prejudice if names which the newspapers have already condemned are mentioned sympathetically, or if words of his lifelong training and environment have developed reverence are spoken of mockingly. Once such prejudice has been aroused, no logic and common sense will convince an opponent. 'In such cases the efforts of many) hours wilt be wasted and the suspicion of the man will perhaps never be overcome. People with a superficial knowledge of facts or none at all, usually remember the oft-repeated phrases printed in the press or uttered 'hy mouth. Such nouns as morality; religion, patriotism, God, or such, phrases as love of country, respect for the flag, the protection of property, and the like are continually Impressed on the minds of the people, who Ignorantly believe tbat these words represent truth and Justice. To fling epithets at such words only tend to discredit a person and destroy an opportunity to be heard. {Politically, a Socialist must mention his party in order to win strength for his cause. The Socialist newspaper must always display its true colors, and ■he fearlessly outspoken ln its demands. But the individual Socialist, In speech and convex-Batten, must ever be careful as to the trend and effect of his arguments. The purpose of spoken words Is not what they mean to ourselves,, but what meanings tbey con- "vey'rarotiieri; Full supply of following for an appetising meal to chooM from. Beef, Pork, Mutton Poultry, Butter and Eggs Try our Cambridge ••uo. ages for tomorrow's break. fait. CAW. OR PHONI Ciliary Cattle Ca. Phone M Weed Street PtftNIt, ■. C. P. Carosella Wholesale Liquor Dealer Dry Goode, Groceries, Boots and 6-hoes, God-Is' FXirnlaWngt BAKER BRANCH AT AVENUE HOSMER, EC. THI THING THAT PRAZZLIS If the worker bad nothing to do but mak* a living for himself and family he would bave a cinch. It's making a fortune for tht boas and bla family tbat keepi bim frawled. AUSTRALIAN HOTEL Morriwey Junction An ideal week end resort, with bett Ashing and hunting la the district First class iccommoUitioo. The only hotel in thc district. I STEVENS x Proprietor List of Locals District 18 If "lh"e"pe6ple TfitvOiP" come accustomed to deify certain concrete ahd abstract gods, it Is unwise to expect them suddenly to destroy such "rocks of ages." Not only are such attempts unwise but very Impracticable. While progressive and radical ideas are advanoing, the people still cling to conservative acts and Ideas. In the heat of a campaign they may at timet take a friendly attitude to a given radical move, but they are not fully conscious of tbelr acts, for It is only the momentary out-burst of public opinion. To conquer this adherence to conserve- tl»m we must uie tbe ways and tactics of the conservative, tf he raises the fhg, we must alsi raise it; If he pleads ln tho name of God, even ao much we do. for have we not nobler reasons than he In so doing? Socialism Implies unselfishness. The Socialist does not receive pay for upholding bis Ideas. He knows he Is upholding tbe interests of a people who oan well afford to earn an honest name I? tb<» sweat ot their brow. When such a socialist aeekt to arouse Inter- eat In his cause, It ts not even necessary to name Socialism, ln order to touch upon tbo subject. Tbe cause of labor Is so Just that we may wisely summon religion, morality, law and the flag to our aid In an effort to be beard. Our principle* mean much to us, but to tbe average they art symbols ot prejudice, and be loses all eon. fldence as soon as be bears tht name of Socialism mentioned. Knowing tbat our cause ia aeoestwrily tbe mum of tht working man, what matters It to ut if we can win bis ear and confidence by tbt aot of language wbleb Is familiar to him, and acotpttd eipreaslona with wbleb ht Is unconckmsly In love? Enemies ara always ready to spring tt catchwords or phrases, aad use then at avtry poatlMi opportunity to t%* press their opposition. They only bave to em nueh tspresalont as "free love," "against religion." "confiscate every man's property." "aapatrlotl-f," toi their tad It attained for tht moment. B-tcauee wt fttl tbtt wt art wronwr tterety, me atovli wt worda with great cart, to that cvotatlons hy tht prets tnd appooeota will only mak* friends for us Instead of a prejudiced army ot Ignoramuses. Th* twdWtdw*! Boctattot In his ew/. dt? world. It mtv bn tm ft* -trmOralktm hypocritical to assume such an aspect toward an opponent's good motives. Being a skeptic in religion does not make me an athiest. I may still reserve ithe' right to respect the honest -believer, and even be his /riend, because his aim in life is sincere and high. Religion and churchianlty may he widely separated. Because people belonging to certain creeds are uot ethically correct, it does not follow that a true-believer should be condemn, ed on that score. The satne is true of 'patriotism. In fhe schools, at home, and In public places .patriotism Is continuously Shouted. The average person, unconsciously, has absolute regard for the country and the flag. „ Why Incur that man's prejudice by assertions that he will never accept as true? Speaking for the public welfare, endeavoring to improve the workers' lot Is certainly a high ' mark of patriotism. When a people ibecomes war-mad, forgetting the terrible meanings of -war and its cause, one must be very careful in uttering anti-war sentiments. Tact should not be used 'because of fear, but 'because anti-military utterances are then too delicate. When spoken they should appeal to the person spoken to, instead of inviting antagonism. While the economic causes of war may be pointed out, tact must be resorted to in speaking of the flag and of persons who stand high in the state, tor otherwise w readily make enemies. It may sound paradoxical, but such Is the effect on tbe average man's mind. He will understand and believe you if you explain Standard Oil vs. Pearson Syndicate Interests in (Mexico, or other interests, but he will suspect you if he hears attacks on Wilson, or If you mock at the heroism of the American sailors slain in -Mexico. Why not praise the heroism and patriotism of tbe dead, or of those wounded, and use all means to explain war from the Socialists' point of view? Statements may be made so that they cannot 'possibly be (misconstrued, and ideas and arguments touching upon the flag, the country and laws, may be used In a friendly mood, and win our point at 1he"salntrtiflSeTv 7 JOHN By Frank B. Norman wa-. only a poor outcast, a Health Restored By T*a-tiresv HAGEBSVH.I.E, Ont., Aug. 3601.1913. "About two years ago, I found my health in a very bad state. My kidneya •nd liver were not doing their work, and I became all run-down. I felt the need of some good remedy, and having seen "Fruit-a-tives" advertised, I decided to try them. This Is practically true 'when a letter Is written to an editor for publication. Socialists are now spread throughout tbe United States In all cities, towns and villages. AHmost every city or town has Its daily or weekly newspaper. During tbe year, Socialists may take advantage of these papers, for every liberal newspaper will print a fairly composed letter on an interesting subject. Such letters by Socialists are to be seen daily in the New York newspapers. But editors are only human beings, and thoy too, like to be petted and praised. They like to be recognised in their ability to write and think, and we must take cognisance of this psychological fact. Instead of hurting stones at editors and writers of the press every time they come out with laibor bating articles, It Is more advisable to be reserved In treating them at their worth. It costs nothing to be polite, and Its practice tc* compllshcs wonders. Instead of al* ways discovering evil, let us be ready to observe the good in a nowojnuper. Every time an editor's better self Is seen In a paper, teU|ng torn* truth or touching upon economic problems, a Socialist should be ready with praise of course appending Socialistic Inter* pretatlons of the subject. The question will perhaps be asked, why not call things by tliolr true nam* es? Why call black white? Why bo cowardly in advocating a condition of economic and Industrial Justice? If we know that patriotism means war for th# ivrotwttcm of( Invested capital on foreign or domestic soil, why not say eo? If an editor prostitutes himself In selling his brains to his matter, and slavishly attacks labor's rights, why not assail him bitterly? That tbt answer to theae questions should bt in the affirmative, Is not questioned. Bnt can wt not be both truthful tnd consistent, and at tht tame time use the necessary tack In speaking tnd discussing oar principles with ordinary people? Will It hurt ua If wt display tht sura and atrip**? In eoieavortog to amellofate labor's lot and tno thorn from wag* nietery, nto wt Mt working for the count o** • titers? In our otraggto for aortal and •ponomlr Jtstiee. art wt not in oeeetd with othtee ami tvMtfon? If we rtftlm that labor power la onr only property, tre wt tot desiring to -protect property •attAtt-a m,9 9.,*%. ,%■*., «■> j. John tramp; one \vtmin you would hesitate to pass without giving a wide berth. He sat upon a park bench, his legs crossed. His head hung in a limp attitude of despair and hopelessness; dirty, unkempt, his clothes tatters. A poor, forlorn looking creature, apparently beyond earthly hope. Yet, but a few months ago John was a man re- spectedv hard-working and Industrious, surrounded with loving, well-kept children, whose hopes and trusts 'were centered in their father. He and his wife had bright hopes for the future. He belonged to tbe Methodist church; had a cosy and well-kept home, full of peace and happiness. And now he sits a tattered wreck on the bench in the park, sleeping- dreaming of his wife and little ones, until a brutal policeman comes along and raps him on hts swollen feet and tells him to move on. His wife and little ones, where are they? Out in the dark abyss of despair, scattered among the wolves of greed, to be de-voured. Victims of the curse of drink I sup-' pose you think/ but never a smell of drink had passed those lips, until it became the last refuge of consolation In bis hopelessness and despair. Drink to drown the thoughts of 'those things that bad gone forever. ' No, John bad simply lost his job. That was all. He could not find another. Times were hard. The world of willing workers, needing things so badly, were searching for jobs. And why, when th$ world is full of raw material and machinery to supply their wants, should times be hard? Because they had produced too much for their needs when they had jobs; produced it for th^lr masters, who own and control their jobs. They had produced more than their masters could sell to a famished world of exploited workers. Their wages had not been sufficient to buy what tbey bad produced', so times are hard. John Is a shoemakers. He tramps from shoe factory to shoe factory in his tattered shoes, until he reaches the bench in the park. —InJiis, tramps he sees-the-maehineryl! lying Idle, the raw 'material piled high and. hears the master say: "No, Their effect, I found more than satiifactory. Their action was mild and the results all that could have been expected. My livei and kidneys resumed their normal action after I had taken upwards of a dozen boxes, and I regained my old time vitality. Today, I am as well aa ever, the best health I have ever enjoyed, and I unhesitatingly give you this testimonial for publication if you wish" B. A. KEIAY. In hundreds of letters received by the Fruit-a-tives Company, tbe same expression is used "Fruit-a-tives is the bett kidney remedy in the world". At any rate, these tablets have proved the bent to the hundreds of men and women who bave been cured by taking them. 50c a box, 6 for I-J.50, trial size, 25c. At all dealers or sent on receipt of. price by Fruit-a-tives Limited, Ottawa. work, my stores are full of shoes Itjs not drink that has made a wreck of John and his loved ones. It la tbe beast, called Capitalism. And aad to say, it is John (and you wbo vote to retain the old political parties In .power; you who do not seek the cause of hard times and their remedy) that Is responsible for the existence of this beast. You believe the beast Is given Its authority by the grace of God; you vote to hold it in power; you revile, persecute and ridicule those who are opposed to it. You read its newspapers stuffed full of lies and apologies; you are interested only in what It wants you to be. You listen to its voice and close your eyes and ears to the call of those w>o point the way to the only harbor, wheie your homes and your loved ones are secure and safe. The habor of Socialism, whore the machinery and the raw material shall be free to use, and the Jobs shall belong to those .who labor; where the parks shall be spots of beauty, and not dumping grounds for tattereS wrecks of ruined humanity. Poor John.—X Y. Call, If the farmers have poor crops, they are hard up. If they have good crops they are bought at cheap prices and boarded in elevators and warehouses by the masters of the money, and the farmers are still hard up. What's the answer? Directory of Fraternal Societies INDEPENDENT ORDER OF ODD FELLOWS Meets every Wednesday evening at 8 o'clock in K. P. Hall. Noble Grand, J. T. Puokoy; Secretary, J. B. Mciklejohn. ANCIENT ORDER OF FORESTERS Sleet at Aiello's Hall second and third Mondays in each month. John M. Woods, Secretary. Fernie, Box 657. KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS Meet every Tuesday at 7.30 p.m. in their own Hall, Victoria Avenue. C. C, A. Bunch. K. of S„ D. J. Black. M. of F., Jaa. Madison. LOYAL ORDER OF MOOSE Meets every other Monday at 8 p. m., in K. of P. Hall. Dictator, F. H. Newnham. Secretary, G. Moeee. 139 McPherson Avenue. LOYAL TRUE BLUE ASSOCIATION lady Terrace Lodge, No. 224, meets la tbe K. P. Hall second and fourth Friday of eaeb month at 8 p. m. •MRS. J. BROOKS, W. M. W. ORR. Secretary. LOYAL ORANGEMEN Terrace Lodge 1713. Meet at the K. P. Hall first and third Friday evening ot each month at 7:30. Visiting brethren cordially Invited. R. CRIOH1TON, W. M. DR. DeVAN'S FRENCH PILLS « sulatinr Pill for Wemtn. fS a box or three (or $10 . Sold at all Draff Stores, or mailed to an? addnu on receipt of price. Tae Boontu Dat'o Co., 8t Catbartoea, Ontario. FHOSFHONOCTOR MENTIS Vitality; for Nerve and Brats; lncmaai "en? nutter'; a Tonic— will buUd you up. fl • box, or two for 18, »t druir atom, or by mail on receipt ot price, Th i Soobcu. I)»do Co., St Cfctfaariata, Ontario. MARK THE DATE ON YOUR CALENDAR FERNIE Crow's Nest Business College Acd Aeadasty-*f Lugauges J. W. Benaett, Principal Classes arranged for any time during day'or evening Writ* Far Ptateattmt Johnson-Falconer Block PERNIE x B. C. |la tto atoro, ot tbe reatanraat. at t**j-m**» w# «r# ■pMrt^ir r-^iri-w* miixMn it u ut #n tm Mt tttt mt Wtk__nAm mamm '••t*««*«i Creok.... ttm IIM MU tmt mn tm tri 119 lk)Ak m INT Un.no4P.O. Aeerom .Wm. Mar*, Tatar, AMa. 1 • • •», Wtoottoy, itoMnooi, Alta. ,J, 1*m*tmn «mw ra»*\t rn f'^J^, ^j^ ' Mm muton. tm U, Bettovwo, Alu. w. ts, - ,,.,., 4 .,,,,,,. ,w, 0, -uHVOBOWf •.,.,...,.,, ,tj. Omemm,,. ........Mtetaol Wtettee, fbeemn, AHa. •vtnttooe.....,...*......J. wOmmem Cbtnmee. AtU-. <***y -_y____ - «•* «** Mta, B. C. Odmttt mem dee. Heme. 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Ptlutt end Houie ; Cltafiiat Utensils PERNIE Rf *%>»b HERE IS A SQUARE DEAL aoi peocofol aeeaftty 00 woH. Wk* « poller >»'w «M Bto AMIk^itt* tm^^m- ^^«fc _m__k ___ta __^_. ^____t_,_^ vW^efmWWt Jfrnf fww IPr flfr Wl fflw vocattca or visit tto owio of tto totib ooi 100 know yeo>« et* a*.*, T4mi bank in erne mtvnkKct to olwoys tJkmpm omi agpug ofctf or a^m omdlL-^^m, be Jk_^_^_m_^fm __9_±_^ wmy ww WMPll fl WPPTf nm tutor. Doot e*jny atawttkat Maowol or otoot ttat mm m* tmam^mmmtm^mmOmtm^ a______ {M*^JK __M ^^MlM , tmtmaaat yew aremt ami' ta U, wu* au4 Ik*.* *■*■ 1 toi, • dfmtO W+*Mm\mmW m% mYw JBf JB% '..-HJ'UilBlllB! met* et OM*, tmt *t Telei*. 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Vt lis- I**.- r = WILL A DOLLAR STRETCH? Our great July Clearance Sale makes us answer most einphaticall—Yes. A wonderful Jnly Clearance Sale of Dry Gdbds, Notions, Ladies1 Ready-t6-Wear Millinery, Underwear, Hosiery etc., 10 days starting fj-om Friday, July 17th. Help yourself to these great July clearance sale bargains—it is your opportunity to secure wanted and seasonable merchandise at a saving of from 25 to 35 per cent on the dollar. There is no exaggeration in the special price quoted you below, every item listed here being under priced and it is fo your advantage to make early selection. A dollar saved is a dollar made. You can save many dollars by buying your wanted goods at these greatly reduced prices Grocery Specials For Saturday SPLENDID OFFERING OF MEN'S SUITS at $12.50 AVe have sclectc1. 320 Suits from our stock and jou will find them assembled on one of our cloth- ing racks and on display in our big windo^, so you can ran your cje through them in a fev* minutes and weigh them against your money. There are several;excellent browns in reddish mixtures and self-stripes, a choice of greys and blues. Mosr of these Suits have been selected from $10.50 to $18.50 grades, being patterns that wwi represented by an incomplete range of sizes. Altogether there is excellent choosing in every size from 32 to 44. Men who have a suit to buy should not Tail t*> look this offer over. We are confident of its ability to please you, The Trites Wood Fay Day Price is $12.50 CHILDREN'S STRAW SATS AT 25c. EACH We will clear the balance of our stock of children's Straw and Linen Hats at 25c. This price will hold good for Saturday and Monday only. » MEN'S SPLIT STRAW SAILORS Here's an opportunity to make your dollar do -the work of three. Men's fine split straw boaters, beautifully finished with heavy black silk bands, all sites, 6% to 7%, will be cleared at our Pay Day price , $1.00 WORKING GLOVES Men'« Mustang Gloves with string wrist fasteners, the strongest Glove made to stand rough wear, soft and pliable., On sale pay day at ...... BOc, pair PAY DAY SPECIALS IN FOOT WEAR Ladies' High Grade Footwear at greatly reduced prices. High-cut laced and button Boot*, made on good up-to-date lasts, in patent, gun metal and vici kid leathers. Regular values $3.75 to $5.00. N Special for pay day only at $1.90 pair Ladies' low cut Shoei, in purafci and ties, alio one, two and three strap Slippers, in small siaes, 21^ to 4% These aro odd lines that must be cleared out. Kegulnr values to 14.50. Special pay day priee $1.60 fair Odd linen of boys and youth*' Boots at bargain price*, flood, serviceable Hhoes for everyday wear in all sixes from 8 to 13. See bargain table for these values. Special in Mens Footwear Odd lines of men's high grid* tibtm in Qro, A. I . It M' ' *.*• 1* * . ..*■>. ml .-t* *..*,'., **.***M» gun metal and viei kid leathers at greatly reduced prices. See bargain tsbl* fur these vslnes. Men's low cut Oxfurds at $2.50 pair. In patent colt, gun metal snd tan calf leathers. Regular values $5fi0. f-fpeetal pay day ptnro— UM pair July Clearance Sale j— Come and take advantage of the wonderful Bargains to be obtained during this sale»You can save dollars v 25 to 35 per cent off the dollar w EVERY WASH DRESS IN THE STORE UNDER PRICED FOR THE JULY CLEARANCE SALE You save from 25 to 35 per cent. Every Wash Dress (all the white and colored dresses) in the department bears a ticket with a Special price on it. Beautiful white lingerie dresses, white reps, ratines, crepes,-colored ducks, muslins, etc., beautiful street dresses, made in newest model, embroidery and lace trimmed gowns suitable for every ^wn~^wM"^a^^felse^iusnhT^yl«.l 'forT street and afternoon wear. The regular price is forgotten on these dresses and choosing from any dress in stock you will be quoted a reduced price, saving you in many instances 35 per cent. See them in the front window, each with a special price ticket. SEPARATE SKIRTS (including Waah Skirts). A SPECIAL DISCOUNT OF 20 per cent. HOUSE DRES8E8-EVERY COLOR AND DYE SPECIAL $1.60 Dresses for ordinary wear made from goad quality print, cfcambray, percale and gingham; made in good styles and splendid color for washing and wearing. Special each $1.60 CRUMB STANDARD ENGLISH PRINTS 8 Yards for $1.00 .£Sruroi^JBrints-ae*Uthe^toad4^^ A range comprising Serges, Panamas, tweeds and Waah Skirts in ducks, pique, rep, etc., made up in all the beat styles and made on good quality materials. Choose from any Skirt in stock at a Discount of 80 per oent. TRIMMED HATS FOB JULY CLEARANCE "".n AT LESS THAN COST OF THE TRIMMINGS. TWO LOTS $1.96 and $3.» LOT No. 1—Consists of Ready-to-Wear Hats made in the season's newest style and colorings, vslue formerly as high as $6.60 for $1.90 LOT tfo. 2—About 20 Hate in good styles and re- presenting values formerly sold as high ss $12.50. To el-Mr it * $8.18 ANY WOMAN'S SUR IN TEE HOUSE POR $18.00. The Formar Prices Range From $36.00 to $46.00 An -txirrtur.iirtrtry Huh bargain; vhwm from any Hutt Uh ra fttotk, biwwiw, IvU' k», Mm* Ami gr«yt. f"«^*»«»' Q»*»-it tMtnfwf fttn-ttfr lb* t**w*al 1h**m end t*m- ', x.-'Vi'' IV *ti*H* WfiJn-mlrMt.* *ty\** n* etxewnx it All lh'* large easlefii cities, PMn tailored .°»H* «p im, f-fS.ffl*. 'f^wy tatt-wr**! iMt* tmm tflfflteW fir* $15.00. All one price $16 00 ~* ~~~—„,**_,-„,^——w^-*..^-*.,^—_,„TT . made in guaranteed pure fast dyes; unapproachable for hard wear. Special ..... 8 Yards for $1.00 ANDERSON'S ZEPHERS and GINGHAMS Special 8 Yards for $1.90 The best gingham sold in Canada today: English manufacture; patterns up to the minute on a cloth noted particularly for its good wearing qualities. Special.... 8 Yards for $1.00 ODD LINEN COLLARS Something for next to nothing; not all sizes, but to anyone procuring their site an extra special value. Regular 20c to 25c ; special, 4 for 26c WASH UELTS-Extra Special 16c. Each Abort five doien in the lot, embroidcrol nnd plain; brass buckles. Extra special ... .each 16c. BIO BATH and LINEN TOWELS Extra Special, eact 20c Large site Bath and Linen Towels in a big selection ; just the towel for everyday ordinary wear. Spaoial, each .......... 20c HONEYCOMB BID 8PRBADS. 8pedal $146 t* Whit* and rolored Bedspreads that wffer you exceptional value at $1.15, the quantity is limited so we urge an early selection. Spadal.. $1.16 aaeh. STRIPED AMD PLAIN FLANNELETTE. ■^OJj^m-mnnoj OS JJmm mem mm^ m^mee K h\f m-nf* ot tq&orxM ytdttntn to t-httrm* from, alao plain pink, white and blaY, a quality that wfl! give best wearing satiafbHtfon. ' Pm tmm filling attddrtaing. Spadal, 2 yards for ......... S8e. SEE OUR WINDOW DISPLAY Gold Standard Liquid Ammonia, pts., 2 for. .$ .28 Mixed Biscuits, 2 f or .28 Crawford English BiscuHs, per lb .30 Robin Hood Porridge Oats, per pa .20 Robin Hood Wheat Qermade, 2 pa 58 Robin Hood Flour, 98 lb. sack 3.10 Robin Hood Flour, 49 lb. sack 1.80 Medicine Hat Flour, 98 lb. sack 2.88 Laurentia Milk, 20 oz. tins 10 Sniders' Catsup, pints 30 Lombard Plums, 3 lb tins, 2 for .28 Oranges, per 1-2 case • 2.28 Red Seal Jam, per tin 80 Sheriff's Jelly Powder, 4 for .26 Pure L&rd, 3 lb. pail 60 Mixed Nuts, per lb * -20 Red Cross Pickles, 18 oz 28 Heinz's Tomato Soup, small size .10 Special Blend Bulk Tea, 3 lbs. for 1.00 FreslfCaWageTpWlK^ '^~ Mention's Talcum Powder, per tin 18 Lyman's Talcum Powder, large size j,, .28 Beecham'8 Pills, per box .20 Seidlitz Powders, per pa 16 Beef. 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Title | The District Ledger |
Publisher | Fernie, B.C. : F.H Newnham |
Date Issued | 1914-07-18 |
Description | The Nakusp Ledge was published in Nakusp, in the Central Kootenay region of southeastern British Columbia, from October 1893 to December 1894. The paper was subsequently published as the Ledge both in New Denver, from December 1894 to December 1904, and in Fernie, from January to August 1905. The Ledge was published by Robert Thornton Lowery, a prolific newspaper publisher, editor, and printer who was also widely acclaimed for his skill as a writer. After moving to Fernie, the paper continued to be published under variant titles, including the Fernie Ledger and the District Ledger, from August 1905 to August 1919. |
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Fernie (B.C.) Fernie |
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FileFormat | application/pdf |
Language | English |
Notes | Preceding Title: The Fernie Ledger Frequency: Weekly |
Identifier | District_Ledger_1914_07_18 |
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BC Historical Newspapers |
Source | Original Format: Royal British Columbia Museum. British Columbia Archives. |
Date Available | 2016-07-26 |
Provider | Vancouver : University of British Columbia Library |
Rights | Images provided for research and reference use only. Permission to publish, copy, or otherwise use these images must be obtained from the Digitization Centre: http://digitize.library.ubc.ca/ |
AIPUUID | 5dc750e6-4570-4a6e-8f61-2c8d865f226e |
DOI | 10.14288/1.0308981 |
Latitude | 49.504167 |
Longitude | -115.062778 |
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