1ZEESFSS -ftUSffltafc mmmgettmm r£Wm m^ ■r Industrial Unity Is Btirongt^y. The Official Organ of District No. 18, TJ. M. W. of A. ■ \ ff •*s ;J* Political Unity Is Victory No, l$,yol. vm. THE DISTRICT LEDGER, FERNIE,.B.C., January 2,1915 ■ * ■■ ' • vw.... "* - ' - . I 7<Vi ■■■ >- ■ ■" ,i,i . i ' " . . . ; , — * *■ ■*-= "^shingyou a Happy & Prosperous New Year Yegs Make Clean-up In Fernie The store occupied by A. 'F. Haddad, clothing aad notion merchant, ln the Grand Theatre Slock, was burglarised in the early morning hours of Sunday lout when goods to the value of several hundreds of dpllars were stolen and up to the present no arrests have been made ia connection with the robbery. About * am. Sunday the porter at the Central .Hotel noticed two men in the yard at the rear of the hotel aad immediately adjacent to the build-tag in which Mr. Haddad's Store is located, aad while he considered their actions somewhat suspicious he did not investigate. Shortly after this a resident ot the same hotel on coming down stairs mm told by the porter what had been seen -by him and tbjs.party .was more inquisitive and immediately went oat into the back yard aad in passing through out to the alley he encountered three men laden with large bundles of -clothing. He addressed them with the customary "Hello, boys!" aad thia salutation was replied to in the same manner, after which the three thieves departed, going in the direction of West Fernlo, and with their departure the matter was allowed to rest until 11.00 a.m. Sunday when the oircanmtances were related to the police who Immediately notified Mr. Haddad and In his compaay entered the store, where gaps in the shelves and empty clothes hangers showed plainly the purpose of the nocturnal visitors. - ■The thl-awm gained' access to the store,through a window that faces the Cewtml Hotel and where a narrow pas- Bagenuw between the two buildings. tbe plunder consisted, of several suits of men's elethes, boxes of shirts, mac- kinawn, overalls, rubbers, razors, suit , cases, tone ladiea' and children's wear- * Ing apparel and one gross of rings. --■if j> .- v ' *■"! *mm*a,,*m*tm*n**m ,m.^ "' , SbClALItT PARTY OF CANADA .' UNIONS WATCH WAR CONTRACTS Investigate Supply British Army and Navy—Also .factories LONDON, Dec. lO.—TLwrogh the British laboring man has, generally speaking, rallied to the support of the government in the present crisis the trade unione are keeping a close watch on ithe many reports of abuses under war contracts. Through the -workers' national committee there has been appointed a subcommittee represent- liig various sections of the labor party whose duty it shall be to investigate and summarize charges, . presenting those that seem well founded to the government departments responsible for contracts. The inquiry will cover the quality of food, cloth and other articles sup plied to the army and navy; prices and profit; labor conditions in factories, especially in factories where subcontracting is done. ■The labor party is greatly concerned just now with tbe evils attending subcontracting. It ls alleged that some war contracts are handed down from subcontractor to 'subcontractor until the actual makers are five or six times removed from the original receiver ot the order. IBy this method, it is charged, four or five middlemen's profits are paid by the nation; the worker ia cheated and the nation robbed by inferior material, ASK COAL STRIKE MEDIATION 13,000 Men Now Idle in Eastern Ohio WASHINGTON, Dec. 26.—Mediation by the federal department of labor in tbe eastern Ohio ooal strike was sought today by Representative 'Francis of Ohio. (About 15,000 men are idle in this territory and Representative Francis asked Secretary Wilson to make an effort to adjust tho differences and put the miners back to work. IThe secretary said he stood ready.to offer the good offices of the department if asked to do so by the interested parties, but that the government could not interfere upon its own Initiative. WILL ENFORCE WAGE LAW No More Leniency for Violators of the Act—Commissioner Also Asserts Apprentices Must have Licenses FEDERAL JUDGE IS THREATENED Will Not Try Coal Miners Because of ' Letters Received OLYMPIA, Dec. 26.-After finding two Walla Walla stores violating the provisions of the minimum wage aot, Labor Commissioner E. W. Olson, upon bis return here today, served notices on employers that future violators may expect immediate prosecutions. "To date the general attitude of employers has beea to comply with the law," said Mr. Olson, "and the comparatively few offenders who pleaded ignorance ot tbe law's provisions have been allowed to -settle with tbe girls the difference in wages since the law went into effect The provisions of the law bave now been given such publicity, however, that ignorance can oot be considered an excuse and vio- i$^ra^~futur^niTflXpeetTmmeaKW lfcart trill be a special business meet ot tbo -party on Sunday, January 3rd, at I pm., tor the election of officers ani ta consider the question of retahda* tke hall. AHaato Pour-Piece Orchestra will hold a donee la the Socialists' Hall on Saturday, Jaaoary 2nd. Admission 60c. Tlie floor Is la grnnd shape; the or cheettm ts one of the finest in tbe city, and the price ia ia keeping with pro- aaat oendlUoaa. FORT SMITO, Ark., Dec. 26.-<Be- cause he had received numerous anonymous threatening letters; Judge Youmans was disqualified and Judge James P. Elliott of South Dakota Ws tWay appointed to.sit on*4be-baoeh at. the January term ot the federal court here when coal miners charged with conspiracy against the government will be tried; The appointment was nude by Walter H. Sanborn, senior Judge of tbe United States court of appeals at St. Paul. The regular monthly tea of the Ladles' Aid of the Methodist Church will be held at the borne of Mrs. Bonnell, on Tuesday, Jan. 5tb, from 3 to • pjn. TV Harris Writes Front The Front Prance, Dec. 10,1914 Dear ffrteed,— Te aay I waa pleased to hear from yeu la tattiaf It tattd, and tha test war lata atov nr appreciation is by auawerh* right off tha reel. OUt to know thst ymi folks are all wtll, aad aa tor me, I never was ta finer fault; It Most lw tkt open-air treattMat, ef which wa hav* plenty, as wall as aa ample supply of fuel for tta laner ama. Sometimaa, when «a Mt aat at the trtacbat we have baked broni aad fresh meat, which 1 nasi hardly Ml yoa la thoroughly as* joyad aad Mil Jaatfeo doaa to U» por tleaa. fa Ue trtMebta tha Mil ot fart Is dlfftrtat, toutstiag ot Uaned mi-^-lWrwm^p mmtmmJ^mQ ^^^^^^^m*^F • -wosao tm siiaaw tweo^r ur, tastaad of bread va bate hard tatk, srUeh loat aot go badly at alt wttk* tea tbm yeaf* hungry. Tkt aaaasy la tntrtecbed about too tarda from aa> bat that doaa aot ar* "awt *WI namrmP *Bpff WJ Mnmra«wt|NM #5WB sart weald liagb to tee the way tbe l^^^^r* ^lyiLdug***^ ^mm lii tt-^^Mi^^ 4Mh^^-kadft n^^^^***^^^^^*^ any* wiiiy ni mi mmm fwd-bii. uiuiuws. Of eeoree tome of tba chaps will tell soma lorriWa rams sad if we manage to i»t a fetlaww lost ths rost'of tbesa tmm him oat of It, .. , . . . '■yirit. til 1%p r.ninr Mm*-' ! rrtti tf-11 ;*'t.n tm vtttf sums one of us wtsbaa thta tm tno orer. Talk aboat rata, tbls tommy is a frffttt mi bnt, ttedte ant etey ap .. ***.. X m.l *r,r.m < :",■ ttm* ' . -"* " , . I Daring tho day tlssa wt keep wall aadar toter, hafaasa tr a fellow amk- oo a swvo op abort tbt trtaeb tlw dtrasaao dent ftrntt to let ts know that thay ait oa tbo loohoat, aad la tbla amy aasao of oar atta bare btea hit. , Of entree, thl* Is aot all elded, aa we de the seme to tbem when mm ttptt ehaace. tf we nrt art dalaff ttiy wot* tho Mt taaa art, aa •mr ara baauatrtag away at aattbtr right tin* I tsfeotbts stpoittnlly af oaiat Um cttaBMM of tba holm ta thank all Kb* people of Parola aad Ooal Creak for tht Madness thty have shown to my wife and children, aiid tspedally to Mr, D, Caufiold for his effort* in iny ease. I will now cleat with bast wishes to you aad yours, and hopo ihat everybody in that part of the world will have a Merry Xmas. a Happy Naw Tear, and tbat f may soon bent trom you again, I am. your friend, (7111) Pte. T. HARRJ8, 0 Cossp. 1st. W. Yorkshire R. Brttlah OspadlUon, IVsnct. prosecutions." Mr. Olson wished it .pointed out that wliile the comtnis&loii <will, under atated conditions, issue apprintlceefilp licenses to -beginners', entitling them to yerb lor n ttm« for rest than the jaltii. Uum wage, the fact'that a girl is a beginner will not operate aa a defense ot tho employer unless a license has been issued. Girls working without licensee at less than the minimum wage are entitled to recover at law from the employer for the difference ln wages from the time the law went into effect In the two stores at Walla Walla' several girls were found, without licenses, working for less than the .minimum wage. These girls were given a total of $204 by their employer*, the difference between their wages and the $10 weekly minimum for mercantile establishments, for the time ithey hsd been working since the minimum wage went lato effect. Hotel proprietors and other employers will be given a hearing hem January i to protest against tbe $11 minimum wage for waitresses and $9 tot other hotel and restaurant help, as recommended by a recent conference. Hotel men are making a strong fight against tba proposed $0 .wage for chamber maida, claiming It would force them to employ Japanese. The hearing was to bave been bald Monday, but a aaw date was arranged to allow full attendance. Dave Rees Replies te John Loughran To the Editor, District Ledger- Dear Sir,—I read a letter in the list -U'sue of the Ledger written by Brother John Loughran, of Beaver Mines, and ■can readily understand my friends enthusiasm on learning that a personal friend amd old time colleague had succeeded ty i$fi position of Mayor of Workington. Jf I understand the vrlter, however, he .wishes to advance the idea that '.he o.'d country method of electing a man for life is better tban the system of annual elections, such as we have tn District 18. Our friend asks-, "Would our membership submit to be led by a man 67 years of age, with 35 years service to his account" I feel that we, as members, should not allow ourselves to be LED by a man either 67 or 27, but should realize the .President is not a leader but a servant. The worker who is swayed to and fro by the influence of a District President can Just as easily be swayed by other speakers, and such parties are not the thoughtful -members who can be depended upon to build up a progressive organization. We need our men to think for themselves and not Jump backwards and forwards, pendulum like, following the whims and fancies of any .officer. We have never to my knowledge had an opportunity in this District of voting for a candidate with 30 years or more experience, hence we don't know what our membership would do with such a character. Brother Loughran says "nothing doing," evidently referring that our membership are most ungrateiul toward those who have fought for decades in the industrial mtrajn—Troepwe nave among us the "ONLY YOUNG MEN NEED APPLY This Stipulation Bids Fair to Be Done Away With LONDON, Dec. 29,—The stipulation, "Only young men need apply," a phrase so tragic to the man over 40, bids fair to be done away with in England during the war. An agitation haa just been started calling attention to the fact that employers who demand men under 30 are thus directly competing against the recruiting authorities. Tills was pointed out in a letter to the lord mayor, urging him to lay the matter before all business men in the form of some .public pronouncement. [Ruler and His Coterie Guilty of Ruthless Cr.'ne—Nation Disgraced by Devilish War THE NEW IMPERIAL NATURALIZATION ACT Which .Becomes Effective at the First of the Year Berlin Workers Blame Kaiser ■fttTfdH MNft EXPLOIT TftOOPt' OUTFIT MAKIIRC JUiTICI, NIIO OF TOIltftt, NOT CHARITY OU»H fWTOMMO, "WToae*/ ll.-What maaklad needs ta mora Jostles and lass loro, aald tba Rat. C, R, Zahnistr, ta a oermoB ta this oity, "Justice aad Ow" w* mla w aWw ^rtMMaj^Ho*4MP**^my mmoW' w^MP tpaabar, "They art not la the aaam cattaory. Lot* la a faaotfon of tba mtad, of seat; Justice Is n ehamcter- ittle of the actions and rotations of man to man. Tb talk about substl- tatlaf Jaatleo Car loro Is Ilk* ,»^i„-» '.ttr «..•»««*» m>« Ui**.,il***>i$ -H ■mill "n ri'W 1VM Mhti v-i-.yji] \ need of engine or. power plant. *Vbo typo of lav* we »rr M-tdlag Is tbat wftieh sspfsaass Itstlf in Jaa tlet rather than tn chsap, gushing ***9*,'*m*m****+. 'ntm mmm «tM*a*M Urod of tba Totf tbat asads toyo to a sick ehlM aad oppoaaa child labor laws, sifts alekals to crippltt aad op* aeaaa tuikmta's comnenaattoB. or ^^m\^w^ -^ are ^.-a^i^no ate ^tameno^^aenew^^wtnre^n i "* 'nltlaa* tha aatr aad tvfada labor be* tow a Hfhar ws*». Cenmrnmm mi** vlco la ladttd what tha world ts, ly «M*dMtf. B*f tbst bt tlif Mb«! of tat mi *t"**ro ™ ^o^^*t^ *pSpso mmswoswi^'S^^ ettmbt^oo9t .vi :i LWMXXV, Dm. ||.-Muete Indiana- tion la asprtsstd by tbt womon -employed at • certain army contractor's factory la London, wbo art at pnmont aatsgtd In maklag army vaata for is. 10%d. p* dosta, A strong pro- tost baa beta addraated to tbt proper quarter by tht management committee of tbo Amalgamattd Society et Tbli* ors aad Talloraasts, who polat oat that it ia utterly lavosslMt fer tho womta to earn tha mlalmam flstd by tbt ^•^oas^F ^n^^ao^B wawb tmtmtw m*^m^mt ^aw -'tmo^o ^ao aad emphasising tb* fact tbat tbt various woriowMBt tbat art being raa under tb* aosptces ot th* prevention ot unemployment aad dlstraaa com* mJttees*. and wbo provide work for womta wbo are aatmpkiytd tbroaab ta* net, oro p*»iag at,, aad W som* 4.****-* *■* tit* nm* **Di Hn*. ftn bmt to Ibo aomta whom tbty employ. Asiotbtr gkrtag laatiat* ef aador- paynraat arlth wbleb tb* aoelaty It Idaallag Is vbneo tn n prevbtetnt tee* i*ry anaki wtHtrait am betng madt oonmltto far la. Wn tnd btwchtt far 7Hd. ungrateful and disgruntled; some who would kick at an imaginary shadow, but they are not the^ majority. We have those who, whlljft not vociferous in their plaudits, nevertheless appreciate- the work of- ^ honest, repre- sentativo noting Tn any capacity, or course Brother John stood for Sub- District Board Member ln the recent election, but I feel positive he has no reference to the membership of bi3 sub-district, Irrespective of how they expressed themselves in the recent election, for 1 understand that John advanced these Ideas In Fornle some months ago whilst delivering o public address. Further, John states, "If iwe look tacts In the face, seeing Brother W, L. Phillips is the fourth president in three years, It goes a long way to prove tbat experience is a disqualification for a leader." Our membership does not deserve such criticism, and in my humble way I will attempt to prove tbat our ays- tern is far better than thc nystom of election* which hss prevailed in the British Isles since the Inception of tbelr organisation, but before doing so, let me explain that since our Distriot hts been established no president bas been voted ont of office for Inexperience wbo oould Justly claim ha waa qualified for his work. Hsd P. H. Shesman lived and his health permitted, I believe be would still be holding the confidence of the majority ot our membership. Whilst 1 have a high regard for W. II. Powell and realise tbat Sill la aa exceptional chancier with considerable ability along certain line*, as aa officer of tbla District ba evidently failed to apply bis latent to said work. Aad with regard to this 1 am not very much surprised, as be had never worked even as a total officer before taking over the most important office In tbt District Clem fttubbt was voted out because the majority of the membership felt be hsd disobeyed tbo mandate of a Dla trict Convention, nrnt nlm beemte b« waa betd la high esteem In tb* politic*! world, aad he appaiwatly weet back ea the Meat wbleb b* bad steadfastly PfwfNHMded fer years. The change was sadden, aad aet gradual, hear* bis (defeat was mainly for political reasons. m******!*'*!** -I*"* •^■Mfhii' «!"•• *"' OTTAWA, Dec. 28—The coming into effect of the imperial naturalization act on January 1 will introduce an en tirely new set of conditions relating to the making Into citizens of the Dom inion aliens wbo have made Canada their home. The most striking difference between the new and the present acts will be that under the new act aliens naturalized ln the Dominion will be given not only Dominion but world-wide .British nationality. They will be entitled to the protection of the British flag no matter where they go. Should a German, after peace has been declared, come to Canada and after the lapse of five years >be naturalized under this inter-imperial arrangement, he would be recognized as a British citizen even ih the event of his ,-r^urn—to-Ge«Baayi-^tJ--aHen.-other than a native ot the United States, who has been naturalized under the present act. ls entitled to the rights of British citizenship only within the Dominion, A native of the United States has wider privileges by virtue of a treaty agreed to by Great Britain] and the United States in 1870. -LONDON, Dec. 28.—The Morning Post has received from Herr Karl Bernstein, who writes from Rotterdam, the following translation of a New Year's appeal to be issued to the Socialists of Europe and America by the committee of the German 'Humanity League: "Dear Comrades—On the eve of a neiw year which opens up on scenes of fear and, ruthless crime unparalleled even dn the massacre rolls of our nation's Infamous accomplices ut Constantinople, we appeal to our brethren on the continent of Europe and in the United States ot America not to hide themselves behind the screen of neutrality. "We are face to face >vith the enemies of mankind. The German nation, driven Into this wicked war by the kuiser and his military entourage, cajoled by the perjured statesmen In the reichstag and by the false reports circulated in every state In order to deceive our compatriots, has recklessly hurled itself blindfolded against forces which, sustained by indisputably moral considerations, show no signs of weakening in their determination to expel from Belgium the troops which have covered her habitations with blood and Irreparably injured an innocent nation our rulers had sworn to -protect. "Wo ask you to remember that the territory of no German st&te hae been sacrifice of the precious lives ot toilers) and wage-earners in a dovilisb campaign, barbarous tn its no-othode upon, sea as upon land. Already In five-, months our homes, our trade, our enterprise havo beeu ruined for at least 50 years mid if this war continues tho loss of life und economic devastation will scourge the fatherland for. ;i ceir« tury. "We know from authentic intelligence iwhicli reaches us that the restless, Indignant and deceived democracy now undergoing .privations and mirsing its grief cannot be restrained by force from making an active protest nnd we most earnestly appeal to every comrade who cares for maintenance of international obligations to strive his utmost to crush and sweep a wny forever thi? domination of -Prussian militarism within Germany, which by its conspiracy against humanity has disgraced and humilta-ied our nation in the eyes of the civilized world." The appeal is signed by Karl Bernstein, Jacob Haoielsdorff, Emil Gott, Conrad Schwab, Gustav, Oches, Ernest Schuster, Franz Gaussen, Albert Zee- ter, and is dated at Rotterdam, Dec. 29, mt. BERLIN RIOTERS CRY "DOWN WITH WARS" Reported Disorders Following List of 40,000 Casualties Last Maintains Autonomous Right* An important features of this new Inter-lTiperlal legislation not hitherto emphasized Is that it maintains nnd strengthens the autonomous rights of the over-teas Dominions. This Jh so because it is by virtue of this act, and not by virtue of Imperial legislation on the subject, that aliens naturalized | under the new law will secure worldwide recognition as subjects of the Empire, lt was at first proposed that; the whole matt* should be dealt with by Imperial legislation, but tbe representatives of the overseas Dominions objected «nd the imperial ministers readily conceded tbe right of the Dominions in the matter. As a result a precedent has been established which will strengthen the position of Canada In all matters In wbleb tbe Dominion was delegated tbe right to legislation by virtue of tbe provisions ot tbe British North America Aet. Memorandum Itiusd In view of the near approach of tbe date on wbtcb the new act will eome Into effect aad tbe desire of tbe government tbat Its general provisions should be understood, a memorandum was issued todey from the department of tbe secretary of state setting forth In detail tbe Important features of the new aet and procedure wbleb It will be necessary for aa alien to follow wbo desires to becomo a full fledged citizen of tbe Empire on wblch the sun never sets. It Is particularly emphasised tbat tbe aaw act will be more difficult to comply witb tban the present law, Under tbe aet about to go out of force eer* tiflrstts of naturalization were Issued by tbe courts. Under the new act three months* notice ot tbe desire to bt nr*ntn\'.*u4 n*-<ist b* *;**n !»> en applicant whose appHcatlon will thtn be pasaed apon by a Judge wbo wtll forwent the papers to th* department of state. Tlio officials (rf tbe state menaced by tfie^alRes, who are laiW' fully und honorably defending the! plain rights of the cruelly outraged' Belgians. Prussian Crimes Stupendous. , "Fellow workers, can you longer re- -J main idle and., silent spectators of theee stupendous crimes? Are you forever to be dumb In view of the awful carnags In Flanders, In Brabant, in Alsace and Lorraine? Do you not see amid the maiming and slaughter of innocent, unarmed old men and Infants at breasts that the kaiser has covered our nation with unperlsbable infamy snd tho toll of war means the PARIS, Dec. 26.—According to a story published in tbe Paris. GaulOis, travellers—arriving—at—Wai-aa* fiwa Berlin, state that grave disorders broke out in Berlin atter tbe publication or the last list, of killed and wounded, accounting for 40,00ft names. An enormous crowd gathered In tbe streets and the mounted poHce charged wKh draw** nwordtt. - The crowd refused to disperse, and cried out: "Give us back our fathers end eons! Down with war! We want peace tad bread." One Iiandwebr regiment, ordered to charge the crowd, refused to obey. According to tho Gaulola, the revolt was quelled only after great difficulty. Convention Call of B. C. F, of Labor To all Organized Labor In British Col*. umbis!— Pursuant to the Constitution, a call Is hereby issued for the Fifth Annus! Convention of tbe British Columbia Federation of Labor, to convene at Nanaimo, B. C, at 10 am., Monday, January 25th, 1915. Preeentstlen Bach organisation affiliated with tbe Federation shall be entitled to one clelegate for tbe first hundred members or less, snd one delegate tor eaoh additional himdivd members or major fraction thereof. Central labor bodies, district board*, building trades councils, allied Cornells and similar bodlea aball be entitled to two delegates each. Ucl-egatet from central bodies must be membe.** of unions affiliated with tbe F-wiert- tion. So proxies shall be allowed. DelftgstoK shall rwlvo thHr cr*-- eentials from tbelr local anions in du- plitmtii sod nood one copy to the .<•< r.- tary of the Iflederstion tt letet two weeks prevleus to the date of the ron- i«eUua «n4 deliver xbv oiber <<> Ut" rommitu-* on «r»*«l<*-titi»t«« Xo cr*d«nU*l* aball be eonni4*r,*i valid hearing mori» than nam«» of delt- gain and *lu>i»au<. I'ruvt-M u,..t ( sitcrnato priwritj rr«><l«Hifl,il* <nxl |.« central bodies, district boards, building trad03 councils, allied trades councils, and similar bodies, one dollar p*r month. AH money* shall be payable In advance to tbe secretary ot tbe Federation In two half-yearly instalments due and payable in January and July of each year. It your organization is aot yet -Affiliated, you may become affiliated and and entitled to representation at tbe convention by paying the per capita tax for the January to June, 1P15, t<»rm, at. th* rsfi» of two eenijt T>*r nifiiilMT per month. Railroad snd StesmeMp Rates Arrangements have beea made for redu-rvd rates for transportation on tbe standard certificate plaa. covering the dates of tbe convwttoo, Jsnu.iry 2Mb to aoth, three days tflaadays excluded) Mint* the opentac dsy ani good for three days (Hundays wscled- nil) ntier the (ioslug dey Hfiretttf* ratiii purchase first rimt I tail nt* oni* way tl*rk*>u to Msaalnse end obtain «*«tiifkates te ttot effect on nundsrd -ft»rtlfl«ilf< forms from th* tlcknt nK*nt, woo le eutbaritsd lo Is- «»«» nnmr Tben* -rtr-ufiettet »»*t bn bsadeil to the secretary ni tbe em* u'tifion for In*- »lsnat*itr# and tb« sta* naiin-f o« th* »g«»m of tb* mil wsr. in utrilL-r to* ttWik« tliem valid ia sernrtac department will tabs certain stup* to ebfek ap the reeordt snd evident* sab- j seated be aball be the only recogtiisfd, retired tnr** tor th* -mmrn torn**** t . . .A.,.* St -m it*.** **.Mm.*n,9tt» *«•*•« M-uMiv-tfj i*itirmmMitttt tnttmneimt urn *#*-, Mettl Ateemedttltw |ttaaMnArbae*1'*i»t*rb«ee4* tbwii^*-M^7it tht* n.M.Vr fwl worker taeatton fttnbh's shinty Jack Smith tacriflced a poattloa Ml'J'YiJ !(,* LOYAL OROIR Of MOOtt tMemfietf nn rsatltuted thnt tbe sec- msry will vv am mttm mtmeaty o.tm* (ng next at T puu. iu tbu kid** kmmu m reootto dues, tttt Ail mtmbeta are (•..•■eptivw ^pw^OT-^l eeww t^-mw t-mmw^^^r^*nmr mew panieoJtffy r**te*ted to make an ef- ton no iwotc tmy smmnigw ot miss nteT« aa tn tbo treat mtm ^t^jfanL^^^^ nbn ^Mlr tmwm dttriflft Heat *^tm&M/t%m aitrornim, egsln In order tn steers tbt fall •pre ef British (ttiaeashif, pfvrfded by tbe new meetare. Tbey amy tend tte cerUflentee already -anatetf ta tbe teetwtery t* state wbe wRI ftaaw a mw wbleb bt ootid bare aadoabtedty held for yetrt-afsiaat bis will, la a atate, not to ettltfr bla wnWftr** into***** allowed himself to become a candidate fer President; he aever at aay time showed any lacllnatlon for retaining tba Job. aad owing to certaia statements made by himself wblbrt in of- tiro. «*^ ws wvm nm mipH •* tlie («t|iicM of n minority of tbe membe suit tbst oar mamnip bsti ■« say inn mis aay PfwtMeat oot er tfllce SMreiy fer tha sake of a cbaaae, staee we were organltad. -Brttber Uwgbrea is tt yeers or aa ttmmmnt mWnmromtt A **»i ul mil*.** ant iwHlMMI ntgrnut Uflcate of n,atnrslis*stI*ofi tbe mwb<» si-tl! Tlw K*«ut»v*b Ik*nt4 mil w«.*t pmrj «w*i tm i.itun*t**4 la ttr, and a ««e/ be iaaaad by tbe secretary of state.Ite «b# tnte ot *mr*-mfm tor th* ■T*?-'tw*»rt*i i® ttfi dek-jgale *•» ntrntt Tho prtvlatoa of ttm net calling tier| past of jweprin* rrport*. apfwintlitg | M dupticMe credentials are No«:«td thftt months' notice ef a «i«»r* to be- j rotm-nitiM**, ete. j alowu wiih sit* utbw o*****morv m<m lf*imte at once, nn affiliated orannfsa-l CencHitlee lions who leave thi* selection of del*-1 Tht, prvfwnt period of trade deprtn antes to tbe last moment havo v>ry *\rm will no doubt have efftttted alt INtI* ehsiM** ef tepiwentstlen m tbe | organisations, bat tbe me* el a feed committees. |attf>«dsat» of delegates was swear morf ippiivn* iti-f t-wal Hiittift* nit tot-* out of force peepl* who bevel Aay aaiea er eeatrai body that hsefwrged ta make alt efforts mmdhla to been nstnraltssd andtr tbe art wflf nm) not h**n itr*tirm*ir aftiiiat+A miv h**?^ r- prt;r,..u!ta **•-, Oil* wti>^*>ittkw. be eempelted to go brtttr* tb# ecmrtafrwie nttilinu^ by iu*iiini tit mmtbt'lhemi miieae stent bavw net beoo aftltt- ried Miareli-tsUen of large wtmfoers ef aliens laMaodiaiety prior to sa ettn* tbm. Mttd Net Oe It Apabt Another Important jwlnt dearly «et tat Is tbat altbewih tbe vreo-ot ott does fer tbe term tbey mskr *pp»k-*- tien. The reveatia et the Fedwratlen ibetl be derived a* feflswt* A fm *aph* tax of tw-t* e#»tt et*4 am eft***, la tato ef the eremmt twiede, te send repmommtStm 'tttt bo ***** a part ef the prorindal holy by th* pnywmt nt per topii*. tns fee the iffrrt Utt of tu ymx UU. II ■•**-,■ Wsj>- $X V -£*■' PAGE TWO THE DISTRICT LEDGER, FERNIE.B.C., January 2,1915 Socialism and Socialist Program For Prevention Wars of By Morris iHilliquit 'rt-e Socialists believe Lhat modern "wars nre mainly caused by1 the industrial competition, between nations. In this view wars must continue so long ■as ilhe capitalist system prevails, and isis, moreover, believe that every real improvement in the social, economic, political and moral life of the people is not only aa immediate achievement, but also that it leads to larger forces, and ordinarily it is not even necessary tb set these forces in motion. Their mere existence suffices to insure submission to court decisions. (By analogy the international improvements and paves the way for court of justice must be provided witb the realization of their ultimate ideal, a similar executive organ—an inter- The Socialist philosophy is evolutionary as well as revolutionary in char- wiil onJy be ended with the establish-j-acter. mem of the Socialist co-operative com- j Almost every Socialist party in the -monwealth and the federation of non-j world has a practical program for re- competing nations. ' i lievjug the prevalent social, economic In seeming consistency wan ihis j and political abuses within the present theory certain Socialists, mostly of the j or "capitalist" regime. And similar- doctrinaire type, reject all specific ! ly the organized international Socialist anll-militariat measures -within the-movement advances a practical pro- framework of the present industrial j siram for partial relief from the evils system. ! of wars within thc prtseiit social sys- lu tlie International Socialist Con-i tem. antes held in Stuttgart in 1907 a group' •of French delegates advocated the adoption of a -declaration asserting in substance that nothing short of the triumph of Socialism can insure lasting peace between the nations,* and that in the meantime the mere fact ofthe existent'-!- of a strong Socialist movement is thc only possible check upon the bellicose proclivities of the rilling classes. The author of the declaration was Jules (Juesdes, the foremost .Marxian scholar of France, while the opiwsite view was vigorously defended by .lean Jaures, the eloquent leader of the more moderate whig of the Fiencli Socialists. "We arc told," said the latter, "thai all stru-gales Hgainsi war are vain, be- The principal measures in the Socialist anti-war program are international peace treaties providing for general 'limitation of armament, for arbitration of all disputes among nations, and for the establishment* of an international court of justice; the abolition of .secret diplomacy, and, finally, in countries based on the system of compulsory military service the gradual shortening of the period of service, with the ultimate object of supplanting the professional standing army by n system of popular militia. Of all iinti-mi-litarist measures in tlieir program the Socialists attach the least importance to peace treaties. International treaties suffer from all the fraiities of "gentlemen's agreements." They are 'naked pacts," not by a power outside and contracting parties, and national police. Under this plan each netion accepting the jurisdiction of the court must stipulate to furnish its o.uota of military forces to enable the judges to compel recalcitrant nations to submit to their decrees. The obvious weakness of the plan is that i; off-m ceils upon the litUm 3 themselves to furnish the instrument of ilu'ir uis; p' re. Lei us aiuiine th'it an internal.uml court of justice of transition they advocate the progressive reduction of the pejrtod of service coupled with an extension of general" military training. . In the summer -af 1913 the Parliament of France -wes discussing a proposed act to increase the period of compulsory service from two years to three. The measure; which was said to have been inspired by Russia, was I passed against the solid opposition ot develop it 'Into an instrument of aggression and to cripple the efficiency of the national defense. The Socialist ideal of military organization is Lhe popular militia, and as a measure tions ot Europe, and its efficacy, has therefore not been directly tested -by the present, war. But the undeniable facts are that the war was pnecipdtat- ed and. is ibeing conducted by nations based, on ther capitalist regime of national and international competition; that the countries at'war wene not bound by a general arbitration or disarmament treaty, nor united by an International court of justice, and that they did maintain professional -stand- ihg armies. . It is at least legitimate to speculate that tl^e war could hardly have occurred if Germany. Austria, Russia Local Union Directory, Dist. 18,U.M.W.A the Socialist deputies. The debate and -France had been Social-Democra- on the bill was unusually spirited and instructive, and probably the most noteworthy' -contribution to it was the two-day speech delivered by Jean Jaures in opposition to the proposed measure and in support of the Socialist counter-project for a gradiual reduction of.the period of service. "Our project, gentlemen," explain- had been In existence before the out j cd Jaures> ..[& t0 increase the defen. break of the European war, and that j sive force of Fra„ce We who want nil the powers now at war were sub- j thal Frallce sllou,d have ,a great Ws. Jei-t to its jurisdiction. Austria has torlc and filoral Mssiou ,n the worW; we, who want to repudiate forever sent its stringent ultimatum to Servla. Tint little Balkan kingdom interprets the act ns- a violation of her treaty rights and submits the entire -contro- the politics of adventure and revenge; we, who through lasting peace want to usher in a superior civilisation, in versy to the international court, witb ; whlch the ft]|.pervadtag forceof democ cause capitalism must necessarily pro (luce wars. Hut in the same way i enforceable capitalism ha-» an inherent tendency to * above the intensify the exploitation of the work-! havo only such force as the signatory e.rs and to lengthen tbe workday in-, powers 'choose to give them. Ger- definitely. ' Still we struggle for the j ma-iiy has clearly demonstrated to the a demand that the government of Aus- tno-Hungary be restrained from opening hostilities pending the adjustment of her claims. The court issues a citation or injunction to Austria, which the latter ignores. The tribunal now resorts to the extreme measure. It wills upon the international police to enforce its mandate. The powers in the entente and their lollowers respond to the call; those ln the alliance and their supporters ignore it and cast their military fortunes with seceding Austria. The result ls the present war with the identical alignment. An international court of jus- f tice ean be an. efficient instrument racy and liberty will atone for ancient violence; we want tliat our generous offer of peace should not be imputed to the fear, ot a weak people little assured of itself. "And not only do we want to develop to the highest degree the defensive fores, the strength of independence of our country, but we want to organize It for defense, in view of the worst possible hypothesis, that is on the hypothesis that France would have to defend Itself all alone, without outside help and without any alliance against Its eventual enemies. j "That is why we wish to place at the service of our -country not a force, organized but reduced, not si crowd, enormous but dispersed, but the Hvhole only in a federation of nations under eight-hour <Liy, and with success. We \ world the utter worthlessuess of a j one permanent joint government, and nre further told thai we should rather! solemn treaty of neutrality hi times'even then it may sometimes fail, just direct our inexorable attacks against! of a great international crisis, and ' as our Supreme Court failed to prevent j[mass, organized, educated, coordlnat- capitalism! the creator of wars. We | there is no good ground to believe that j the Civil War. ed, distributed In organic units, with do not let np iu our struggle against treaties for mutual limitation of nrma-1 Then why advocate international .capitalism. Hut if we combat clerical-j ment or submission of international j pence treaties at afe.' Because they ism, which -surrenders the workers' j disputes to arbitration would prove of j have a certain sphere of usefulness, minds to exploiting capitalism, we j greater efficacy under similar circum-1 limited as It is. While treaties-are, nttad to exploiting capitalism, we must! stances. If one of the parties to alas a rule, powerless to stay very vlo- also combat militarism and war, which disarmament treaty should, be found - lent and general conflicts, they have i that we ask you to develop within the hurl the workers' bodies against each; to arm beyond the treaty limit, the' proven themselves convenient instru-!jaw of the two-year period of service other in chauvinism, hatred and'■ only remedy of the other party would I ments for the adjustment of minor in-ithe germs of a democratic future wrath." j be to go and do likewise. If one of: fernational disputes, and the moral; which it contains, and that we de- It is interesting to note in connection, thc parties to an arbitration treaty j obligations which they impose upon j nounce ns a mortal peril for France with this memorable debate, that at I should refuse to submit a dispute to! the contracting nations generally have J the attempt to abandon the two-year the outbreak of the war the uncom-jarbitration, the only recourse of the!some weight In the oscillating balance jaw and to proceed In the direction of mass of French citizens, the whole permanent officers, local, recruiting places and ample provisions for common action, lt is for this purpose, for the purpose of bringing out- the maximum of France's defensive force, promising Guesdes, In his sixty-ninth year, accepteiTXiiOrironoitrin^r^-raTn- tnllst" war cabinet of his country, while the iconciliatory Jaures met a tragic end in the bloom of his life at the hands of n fanatical youth unbalanced by tbe spirit of "chauvia isni, hatred and wrath." The overwhelming majority of the other would be a declaration of war. ibetween war and peace. Under any j professional armies." "necDsnraiiiK~iTiisn'a*ipaTjje^vetrkness-H}ut- iB~TTJU*fc —vavoin .fluni of voluntary peace treaties, the most! modern nation will evince ry—otoeumetaaees—a. a greater to enter Into war in direct -agani tic republics, and that ;it would not have assumed its savage character and monstrous proportions if thte -belligerent nations had been -bound -hy reciprocal peace treaties and particularly if tlieir military forces had been represented by a geenral system of democratic militia. There is perhaps one important measure which the Socialists have failed to urgei witb sufficient emphasis in their peace* propaganda—the suppression of what has been aptly termed the International Armament Trust. In the spring of 1913, Dr. Karl Liebknecht, the noted* Socialist member of the German Reichstag, created a profound International sensation by disclosing the Intimate relations -between German and French manufacturers of war supplies and their methods of securing "trade." These revelations have led.to inquiries in other countries and the world is -now In possession of some startling informtlon ahout the business of supplying the governments with the modern engines ol death and destruction. The "International War Trust" is probably one of the closest knit, best organized and most powerful industrial combinations in the world. It extends to nil important concerns engaged In the building of warships and the manufacture of armor, guns, explosives and other munitions of war in England, Germany, France, Italy as .well as in United Steel Os. was composed of the principal armor producing corporations In Great Dritatn, the Bethlehem Steel Company of the United States, and the famous German firm of the Krupps. besides the leading producers of war supplies in France and Italy. It was voluntarily dissolved in 1915, bul the community of interest between the great armor concerns of the world still exists. They handle government contracts mounting into hundreds of millions every year, and they make enormous profits for «thelr shareholders. The degree of their prosperity depends upon the war sentiment of the nations. "I demand that we, the'democnacy; we, the republican France; we, to whom mass risings and armed organization of the people is a historical advanced peace advocates have of late J hesitancy manifested a tendency to transfer the violation of Ub treaty obligations thnn center of their propagaudistic gravity jit will if entirely free from them. to the idea of an international court j 'Peace treaties also have an Import-1 tradition, I might almost say a tradi- of Justice, with power to enforce lLs ant educational influence. They tend j tion of family history, I demand decrees. Such a court Is to bp mod! to foster in the minds of the people! that we. who n\- not pledged to dy- Stuttgart delegates endorsed the views jeled upon tlie pattern of the ordinary j ideals of peace and forbearance in-,nastlc wars, and who are free to proof Joan Jaures as conforming more; national or state court of Justice In all !sti.ad of war und conquest. They | nilse ouresdves not to wage wars i'x- closely to the general policies of mod-;eH«ential points of procedure, principle 1 have a legitimate place among the|cept for the Independence of our em Socialism than those voiced by tho and power. Any pillion considering It- j forces making for a better civilization, country. I denuiiid thnt. we, who In the tolltr-vors of Jule* Cuesdes. The Social-' self negrleved might file a complaint; There is nothing distinctively Social-: hour of peril cun say to all the citizens i«ts of our generation are not content-!against the alleged offending nation itstic in the advocacy of Intenlafioaiil ed to watch complacently and passive-' without regard to the inclination or j peace treaties. It is one of tlie mea* Jy the dally ravages'inflicted by a per- j :!?Klin'Mnat|ori of V.u> latter to submit J su'ies which, like so' mnny other ;»,'8nks verse oiVillwitioii on suffering human-j Hip dispute for adjudication. On re-iln the practicable program of Sociality and to console themselves with tho fcelvlng such complaint the Interna-j Ism, are shared by reformers of all GLADSTONE LOCAL No. 2314 Meet first and third Fridays, Miners' Hall, Fjernte; second and fourth Fridays. Club Hall, Coal Creek. Sick Benefit attached.—T. Uphill. Sec. Fernie. B. C. MICHEL LOCAL No. 2334 Meet every Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock in Crahan's Hall. Sick Benefit Society attached.— R. Beard, secretary. PARK LOCAL No. 1387 Meet every Sunday. Sick and 'Accident Itfenefit Society attached.—Michael Warren. Sec, Can- nore. Alta. HILLCREST LOCAL No. 1058 Meet second and fourth Sunday in month. Sick and Benefit Society attached.—Thos. .Thompson. CARBONDALE LOCAL No. 2227 Meet every alternate Sunday at 2.30 p.m. In the Opera House, Coleman.—,T, Mitchell, Sec. Box 105. Coleman. BANKHEAD LOCAL No. 29 -, Meet every Tuesday evening at 7 o'clock In thB Bankhead Hall. Sick and Accident Benefit Fund attached.—Frank Wheatley. Fin. Sec. Bankhead. Alta. , COALHURST LOCAL No. 1189 meet every Sunday in Miners' Mall, 3 p.m. No sick benefit. Secretary, F. Barringham; President, Duncan McN'ab, BEAVER CREEK LOCAL No. 481 Meet every flrat and third Sunday at Lyric Hall. 3 p.m.—John Loughran, Sec nmwiwmiwrtwi^^ COLEMAN LOCAL No. 2633 Meet evsry alternate.Snaday -at 2.30 p.m. In the Opera Hooae, 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, AUa. BURMIS LOCAL No. 949 Meet', every second and fourth Sunday of each month at 10 a,m. in School House, Burmis. No Sick Society.—Thos. G. Harries. .Sec. Passburg, Alta. MAPLE LEAP LOCAL No. 2829 Meet every first and third Sunday of each month at 10,turn. In Union Hall. Maple Leaf. No Sick Society.—Thiin. G. /Harries. Sec. Passburg, Alta. LETHBRIDGE LOCAL Ne. 574 Meet every Wednesday evening at 7.S0 in Miners' Hall, mh Avenue North.—L. Moore, SecrTreas. BELLEVUE LOCAL No. 431 Meet every Sunday at J.S8 n.m. In the socialist Hall. —James Burke, Sec, Box S6, Bellevue. Alta. CORBIN LOCAL No. 2877 Meet every second-Sunday at 2 o'clock Iuv-the Club. Hall, Slek Benefit Society attached.—B. Garbutt, sec, Corbin, B.C. GEORGETOWN LOCAL No. 3026 Meet every Sunday afternoem, 3.30, at Boarding House. Slek and Accident Fund attached,— Max Hutter. Sec FRANK LOCAL No. 1263 Meet Sundays, after eaeb -pay day,., at Miners HaU. Slok aid -Benefit Society attached.—O Morgan, Secretary. hope that one day, when the cup otjUcwtl court would summon the de- -capitalist iniquity will lie overfilled, i feodum nation, examine the evidence th* co-operative common wealth will Usui contentions ' of both widen, and suddenly burst upon us like the king, dom of heaven and regenerate the sinful world. Their ultimate aim is to eradicate all Miclul wil* by a UioroUKhgulng «baitK« of the tmtlre industrial system, hut at the mm? time they want todny nil the ri'lltf from misery and nppr-**B«loii thst their efforts can actor*-. The Social- rciidur ii decree hi conformity with the principles of the general l»w of ua- tiotm and the specific provisions r»f any treaty between the lltluant*. The uttciiduncc of tlio partlc* and tin' pnfoiTpnietii of the-decrees of ni Mount or Htnte court* of Justice nre secured hy the executive powers of the sovornment. Its police and military of France, to the millions of cltluens of France, it is not for n monarch, not tor « einttt, not. for an adventure, not for a superficial vanity it is for the life, for the Independence of the nation that wo Implore you to rise!' I demand thnt we place at least /is much confidence In our citizens as the fihbdes. Socialism does not .claim, a mi'iiopoly of pronrtjss and does not re- ice. uny wtlittary men mi re of'reform liic;tu»cj it Im* beep formulated or jsJ-i Prusulaii mouarch places in his sub- optid by other parties or schools. Ijects." Of a somewhat mon* definitely Ho-j Tho military or*nni*ntlon which the ciaillstic character «re the tueusiire* j Socialists favor Is largely hawed on lyhMi uitu nt the (1-MiiocraUr.ntion ef'thi» principle of the nationw! mlHMn of International politics and of the im**8wlliterl«ud. Under that system nil tloiml defense. \ able bodi-H men between the ages of Whlto nil-othor political Instltu-.i'Mis I twenty and forty-eljtht years are kept _,„.„_ h„ „,,,„. „,, tm tM,KMmmmmA of isurope havo ^ponded. raor* or] In military tmlnlnir and can be railed ^II^mI^!!!!?..!!!!-^'^"!^!^ lent promptly, tn Hip claims of advntic-jon ror the defense Of the country In Init democracy and populur enlighten- j rase of emergency. Th« main body of muit. the vitol methods of adjitttlng the militia, the elite, In -composed ot war aria"prepnSion— roT"w&TTBanr business stupnatiou. \i is as much part of their business policy to pro- voliP war nnd war talk es it Is part of the milliners' business ito create styles. The men in the war trist know no fatherland. They supply munitions of war to all government*, friends and foes alike: they sell as cheerfully the riiiis which will eventually be trained against their own country us those that will be directed against the epemy. Yet It Is their business to foster a narrow and bigoted "patriotism" among all nations. XJielr emlKsurlos sit In the councils of t;il European governments; they are jtinofijr tho leaders of all parties and the most prominent tncpnbers ol the Navy Lwmuf* and Army Clubs, Tl»« IJusHsh Socialist. J. T. Walton Newbold, mentions four directors of ii rnwnien-t companies on the Liberal benches in the House of Lords and six on the Tory tide, white tho lloueo of t'tjiiiuuiiu is -graced by u dozen d.ret- tors ami •(.•ores of stockholders of ihw concern*. These gentlemen can | iiilirimliotml relation* have not rhiias-; the youn* men between the ages of It If emphatic exi»re»*lon» of true patriotic sentiment* ami for «he most Jealous I ilereiwti of tbi' country's honor. Incl- i dentally thos* subsidise the press of fh'» "hrwtlle" countries to breed an* el since tbe medieval ages. Rmoiwanitwenty nnd Uilrty-two year*. »-.-•.--,„,,,« -fMin.t ,*,„,. nmn *„,mMA dlhlomtey l. .till « »on of mmortmi supplemented by tbe iMdwchr. «»• SfLr ^ ». ,i illl.?^ nintm of the mn between the age. J?TSf"' £ " '!, ^Ttl. « of thirty-three and fortyfour teem, J^i JlJl and the I^turm. which oomPri^!,te0n;,^e'*|rorrJWft ^ of prtot-tcreft, the vocation of chosen ur- Utocrats, whoso negotiations are care- felly hidden fnnn the masse* pf ihe people, and when the profettlonaijip* nil nwile Htlaens up to the age of forty-! A'' ZLu'J »3iVI«i-IT,|hu'iuliri mmm i,.m. «utW it WM'.™>h\ "■•'■'« <*- «"* «*•** w ttnflth#r!«h^«>ltallet profit iyetowtWi license ,!,«.» .» acute .ItimtkH, In the *i* «* «d«M from the first two *»C 1" Tit ZTltl*****,^ mm !*twf-en tfcelr vomlri** it 1*^ The wernher. of theellte ere en\^mm fr0W lU« rBto 0f iMr *°0ll,r1w Btnerally within the power of Indlvl- j ed for brief military drills oflice In two .-j-*. "FROir™SSETw The Houiehold'Remedy A LWAYS keep a bottle of Eno's in A:i^ ■y*.y>\\y\ the koute in readineM for no emergency. There is not the leut danger of any ill effect or improper ut* in nny eate, a* its action ii entirely in accord wilh Nature. Eno's "Fruit Salt" contains the vtluable constituents of ripe fruit in a poitable, agreeable and simple form, and ts iiyVvery respect u harmlew a* the juices of ibe fruits front which it is obtained. Sold in all the principal towns and cities of Canada. Praparttt onlr by I C WO, Ltd., "FrnitSmk" bnt^.lanim, bf, IOM«C^dSt,TOItON HsnU $8* Imperial Bank of Canada HIAD OFFICK, TORONTO Capital Paid Up, .$7,000,000 Reierve rand ... .17,000,000 HON. ROBT. JAFFRAV, Prealdent PE1.EQ HOWLAND, Esq. VteePres •BRANCH!* IN BRITIIH COLUMBIA Arrowhead, Cranbreek,.Pernio, OeM no, Kamloepa, Michel, Nelson,., Reveleteko, Vanoeaver Md Vleteri*. •AVINOB OIPA'RTMINT lattrwt BlItwBd tn depoeita at mrroot rate fffm date af depaeit. rUMIB BBAHOH A. ML OWBH MaitBfW n»ruulnary roBflfet awlnst ev-h o'h^rt'n fmir yeott. l»nder this system' \in mi effort to straighten It out. jibe little gwl«« republic, with a popa- | Tbe «o«iall*t* denwiul full ptabll ity \ latton or about three and one-half! | nt ell diplomatic negotiation*, and the j mllloe. ran rnlm- hiiKseiit of iwrlUment to all iN-a'tes »rm> of :.»o.(mk» men, end its total] —When a Lady buys Perfume— •—Sh« choot«a it with ta much discrimination u Bfit <loe» tier gown* ona imt*. Jt man bn dhtlnrtke tn rWact*r H mutt breathe ntiiwmmt—end it mutt be nt strictly high qtmlity- Corwn's Toilet Reqii?«lt« ftflall thmotmpfatmomo, *!itili*r in l»erfume». Toilet Waten, Fact Cr«i*m«, 1 factum of Instrumen!* and wtapom '<»r natloaal 4*ttti**. j A»ide tmm tbtn temm tbe ttfrlMf '..tiMt-x-1 r.f th** li«i few monilr* have ittrodaeed no new |i*«»m or MmiI* for; I ii-ieWiiiis tiie w^r «»il. Tbey ha»«, '(.!«>»nlorn-rf nothing to »b»ke oar faltb, «M ***».+■ Tbty ar* cempee-fd et tbt ment eii|wn. site materials, -carafutty cempounddl bf skilled chtmbts. orson f^rfumcsiijoiletffyfuisttiv €mmm'$ *ttmt turcwm* **t tomaft -powtmm* nm et m^^ttu^^^* V-^Ui tttt<^tu^m V*^)|i|^K aK^amJba^t' ,ann* ^^^^ ^^^^^^^^^S^*^ M*u m mmIj^^^i twibwi *fMK ^.^.^me »«^h^w iiwipi tmmnfwtm praw MPnMnmb tAytmtmn^tm1bt.am^at*tbntMlittm. 1 -.iii.U tht' aliota»i*-i' murder of shclr fe! Iu*.tm'i. la by far the moat ghastly.; one of lh.- ftrvt tasks of lb* Interna- ■ (loiral KtwIelSM tiMt\enieut. nfter 4t' enni-raes from lhe present European j fnr ii. *tmt*mm» .„I'•'••'tware, will be to Inaugurate ant wr " mmm ""j ticth* and «ntrgatie propannda tot j janddrHarailoaaarnar. I« Ikln mu tvllluo budget atipitnllllBtM onlyJ^'^^"^*^^J.^ 2!!^' twtloti It mart be Sbm* In nrtiid that t:,immn m y*xr. Th* »o^H«t«fl^,,^. ^ ,^1.^!T^A.. *-!^r* * ■ tie #t*"l*U*t« *tand tor tifire#*rl«i^» «<ml-t ImpMve m|kih the Aulas Militia i»«1 till #nffra»ce nf all wale ami female [ •* »lcin by git1»« tb* men tb* right to leilineii* The HorlaUst* <t*m*:t"1, '"left fhe offfeer* and wo«H nuppl-i* ' therefore, meaaa tbat «w war m*m il t>> miittfiry tiitteatHm tn tb* .►■tall be dedal**! b.v any f-om'ry »o nnHlh atbmtt* l,at mneottt to Uf the women aa n' -1. The lnnlt-aHoii of a geneml national |.. me man ol ib* imHon tbioagh -Mr aiiiiila orf^e.f on imlte uh- nmUtMrnt W^tram. rliMHi, i^JMMrtaUT*. in th. aattaaal Mttm, bm be*n rrWHwi by mmmlfh, ml> , Mmm ^^ .^ ^ | li-f i*tot|»e b^ttf. i reanl*!' !i»r wffiMiaiv* airtlaii,. hilt' in* til* • - %**** **m wor. -fttnttjimentn! 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W*>-t**"i-*'i *vnw*.'«I 'a tb* ftb*> t-tit*et.n fr*tifb HorlofM nn4Cim*l THE CANADIAN BANK OF COMMERCE HAS INSTALLED SAFETY DEPOSIT BOXES. LODaiYOUR Willi, tHlt Dttdi, MortgifM, Intufinc* PoUdts MT othtff Tthtibl-tti ill om of thtM boauM ^^-^* ^t*^^^^^-^^m* w *^^ntmt^^et^nnmmm ammo ^^-n-^P^e ^mtm •mm^mam^^^m mFat^mmn^^Bt |«ortali»ta ean dmw Itwaa tba gnati ~±-,. .. ••*PMbTWill MfOBMATIOM APPtY'ttt *■■ »«ne» tt»r ww bet* m atrattt* mm™* U. F&WWt9 matta«Cf W^mW WftWW iaaramttr. mor* imfafatltaMy entimmmwmm kiMi *m I mora Implacably tban *r*r for tit* l*pc*dy iwaitaatten ot tbafr lmm*«llt«(«* laa wall aa their ultimate proarat*.- j • Tin ttatttnnrtttio " THt jiWWin* 89* PI I IT Cl -MNraftlitM* *WH-*t.»*li-» *k,OU^IU*» fi .1**. nn*.. l«J. ma^m. |'laatimn-ftn «f profeetiowii «r ataadlag awiiard, Rdaaari VaUlant. **ta tie a» i •stimH--*-, »t«ru*«»(»iW ktwtM) "<****.il *itt,ti.'j,*ui - om;ifi;n)**«' of oloreiml net-^ irttmymtaoTt lo»g-i*mm smk* «te» a*;f«»aa *»d a pnmioiitk* to tli* Sn*- l*fr*tt'*lt in www tmoniir* ot toetto- :>»in»!*s» nt a ttnm tmrntfoey, Tb* leut^I i'jmpe- Tbn w.tff»t»fn *b*tImmm baa btotatlral^ baa* tba taetl- j jtrof-ftalonal attnlea t*««l *o d*a*ray I t-atbm ad deawwraey. agfaattawi w** lib* ttrk and inAneim! mttoiw**, tihtt tmmtin. mmtipmitot wfrl Ka **- ikm ot tba MWiMrr. to allewat* *^*| X* part of ih* Hftrndb* ****** nm*- tm111i**ry f<»r<» frit» tb* fnoirte, t«»Igram ba* been adotKtd hy th* na- ^. * \ ^mm m^b tbn * m ^m m tn ^^^ mm to m vt§ mm mil HlHf *t ZMhRM' I ■mJU ■imta 1<lm*JHtu* eetti&tm at*,.*- --*- --*•**••-*•—-*X^,'.,fci mwHtrnmn nfwifiimtrr fawapa * avaittf* accomtta - '." * * Iwt^ii* mttebtmm. a* Maitaget WmW^tvw/m-Wm *^PP wr mt tt£m7 "imajdini THE DISTRICT LEDGER, FERNIE, .B.C., January 2,1915 PAGE THREE V': THE HUMAN JUNGLE By Ida Couch-HaElett Tbe proposed International Conference of Soctallats confronts the hardest problem that the historic working class haa ever met. Will the working claaa hold the key to the future, or -will .it -vrove that it is yet inadequate te tbe task of humanizing society and banishing the jungle law? The war bas upset the Socialist movement ot Europe and there may in all probability .be some hard -feelings existing between the -Socialists of the warring.-oountries, from which international conqdlctfons can arise, that .will onxbaraaa -tbe actions of the delegates, ■especially if radical steps are to be formulated. Also, the delegates will face tba danger of the international policemen.. We do not know what will be the outcome of the war, but we on this side of tke ocean must be in -a position to adranoe the cause at the first opporhndty, and we -must let it be knowa, dboald a revolution break out in Germaay, that there is going to be no-repetition of the Paris Commune, Aa the'fat-are is obscure, so far as tlie Socialist movement is concerned, and aa there are possibilities of working -olasa uprisings in Europe, it is highly important that an International Conroatiea infee action, -Should re* volutio* break out there will be heavy finances required, and we In this coun*- try want to be prepared to give our moral and,material support, including the craatioa of a healthy public sent! ment, that in case the working class succeod ta -establishing a government in Europe, wo would be in a position to inflweaca the American government to give it early recognition. We should be prepared for emergencies. Thia war has shown that we are not much .better than savages. The cause of war ia Just the old cause in a new form.. .Savages would infringe on another tribe's hunting grounds, and war would -ansae. This time it was Ger man sapitallflts arriving* late on the scene, aad infringing on the British and FVaach capitalists' exploiting terri tory. Tha British working class mov-e- ment, wbkb was showing such militant aad clear-cut action, has, beea halted, trite German movement has bewildered ub. Perhaps we overestimated the German Socialist movement, perhaps it largely reflected tbe personality of .Wilhelm Liebknecht and August Bebel, and they being dead, -tbe movement lost -ita vigor. At anv rata tba Oerman H-nol-allal mnw. ro-fcat showed a yellow streak; it show. ed that it lacked the spirit of international solidarity. iThe spirit of militarism was inoculated in it ,The psychology of the fife and drum has .proven more -powerful than the -Socialist philosophy. - There is no use in the German Socialists saying that they were trioked info the war. 'Had they stood firm and started a revolution or general strike, the workers of Britain and Prance -would have forced their governments to halt Russia from invading Germany. It was not against Russia that the Socialists in the German army.-marched, but-Belgium, the country where the workers were the farthest advanced bn Xhe road to Social- Ism, where the International headquarters were lu«:ted; aa;l against I'ranee, the riost ilcmocrati; country In continental Kurope. , There is no denying the fact that the German Soicalists gave their aid to militarism. The magnificent stand that Liebknecht, Rosa Luxemburg, Franz Mehrlng, Clara Zetkin, Kautsky and Ledebour are taking against the war, shows that reaction has already set in. Germany-wanted the Belgian mines and Belgian- seaboard. It was necessary for her expansion or commercial development. But it looks as though she had over-reached herself. Monarchy is now stronger in Belgium than before the war. This talk of the twilight of the kings Is farfetched, for the present at least. A revolution is liable to take place in Austria-Hungary, but if it does it will be -more of a social affair than an economic or democratic one. It is doubtful if a revolution will take place in Germany. That depends on the developments in the next few months. Russia is the one place where we may expect immediate results. In all probability Russia will become a constitutional monarchy. Russia made a big advance after the Crimean War when the Czar voluntarily abolished serfdom; and it is quite reasonable to expect that the influence of British and French capitalists will operate for reforms in Russia in order to still further secure and enhahce the mortgage they hold on the Russian government, by hastening .economic development American Socialists are deluding themselves by supposing that the Italian Socialists prevented Italy -from being Involved in tbe war. .Tite war is not over and Italy will line up with the Triple Edntente. With all due Manftft far .the Infliipneo *nf_*hA—ItaUj Ian Socialists, Italy is the poorest country in-Europe, and has the-greatest illiteracy among its people bf any of the great powers. Its geographical position-and not its. militant pro- letaire was the deciding factor in its policy. Of course, the Italian Socialists are apparently opposed to Germany, as Germany is the invader. France and Belgium are repelling invasion. -There is no hope of lasting peace after this war is over unless the Socialist movement becomes mighty enough to stop militarism and-capitalism. The big bait that is still left Is that stretch of territory between the Mediterranean and India, Siberia and the Gulf of Persia. The Triple Entente is liable to split on account of the spoils of war. Britain will get the big band. The British flag will fly over the greater part of -Africa; France will get Alsace and Lorraine and part of Africa south of Morocco; Russia will get Austria and German Poland. The Balkan territory will be the bone of contention between Russia, Italy, Servla and Greece. W© must abandon the hope of seeing a united Balkan States. The United States o! western Europe Is as yet a dream. Thc Asia Minor territory Is where the big hitch will come. Russia will want it; Britain wants it, and war wiil ensue. Had Disraeli lived and Gladstone not been in power in the eighties, that territory would all have been und*r the British flag ere this. There is big work ahead for the Socialist movement. Socialism is the only hope ot & world pe&ce, and there is no such hope until capitalism is dead, Anitric i is not going to be drawn into this wnr. She is not wanted, and would not amount to anything If she were in it Talk o'. starving the war and feeding America -shows a lack of econouic knowledge on the part of those responsible fork. Industrial para'yrvls brought on by the war is one of *he causes of the present high prices and working class suffering. Restricting exports to Europe would only make -more workers suffer on the European side, and cause further industrial depression on this side. It is zeal misplaced for American Socialists to antagonize the farmers by spoiling their markets and looks as though they did not understand capitalism and the Socialist philosophy, or did not want the support ot the farming element Cattle, sheep and hogs are decreasing In America owing to capitalism be unable to fulfil the requirements of society. Therefore there is no use of blaming the war for the high cost of meat The Hamburg market fixes the price of sugar the world over. The price of sugar everywhere is the samo as it is in Hamburg, minus the cost of transpontation;—Th©-wa.Hbekig-ou- the Hamburg market is destroyed. .The German production of sugar beets is lost to the world. Sugar is scarce; the law of supply and demand governs. The only solution is for the government to go into the refining of sugar and raising of cattle, sheep and hogs on a scientific basis. The Socialists of America should make a big campaign this year on the government going into the sugar Tefln-ing business. It would make a great issue in Louisana and Texts and- other sugar-growing states among the farmers. The plantation sugar men of these three states are ruined. -An article written by George D. Herron some ten years ago on the European situation, opposed the Prus- slanization of .Europe. His "Phophe- tic Vision" article was contradictory to the sentiment expressed by Jaures In a speech he -made the night before he was assassinated. The downfall o! Germany as a world Industrial power, from without, and not from within, from anything that tbe German Socialists might do, may be impending. Bismarck's policy of state Socialism has not had an undermining effect on German capitalism. It covers the policy of state insurance of workers against accidents -in lieu of working men's compensation in vogue In Great Britain. The theory of the Armageddon of capitalism is fanciful—at' least for a while, capitalism has lasted a long time and may yet last twice as long. It all depends on the desire of the people to change the system, and of a conscious effort on their part to that end, and of capital being able to adapt itself to ithe everchanging situation. If capitalism can adapt itself to the new conditions as they arise, there is practically no danger of its falling by Its own weight. The exploitation of the many by the few has existed for ages under different forms, and will continue to exist as long as the exploiters can adapt his tools to -meet conditions, or until the workers consciously move to stop exploitation. There is every prospect of a worldwide industrial stagnation after the war is over, and of American capitalism receiving a bad set-back im its development; but whether Socialism will progress is another matter entirely. Germany has a life and death struggle on now, with-prospects of good-<bye to the German empire. -The Allies are determined that there shall be no peace until democracy dictates the peace terms. All indications are that Britain, Italy and Greece will be lined up in a war against Russia at the end of the present war, and that we are in for about ten years of militarism. No prospects are visible for a revolution in ■Germauy either before or aftert the ■tioseTjf-tiio-war:—^filitsrtsnrtU's'donS" its deadly work, and it has not pro duced a brave class of men. The mass "efficiency" movement of the German army prove this. Mass moves in military tactics are the signs of physical fear. As evidence of the way capitalism is adjusting itself to the vsituation, note the British financial experts arriving in America to assist in adjusting international finance. The capitalists do not want a financial crisis in America at present; and there will not be one. War is dangerous to capitalism. Socialism is the only hope. How soon will ithe people of the earth see it Education is civilisation. Shilom quickly itsps concha, cures colds, and - heatf the thioai and hum. ;; :: 25 cents. WHAT IS A LIVING WAGE? By James H. Maurer, Pennsylvania Socialist State Legislator The only Living Wage for the workers is all the wealth tbat their toil produces. Taking the figures of production published by the government ■this would mean that after the cost of the raw material is deducted from the product of the worker, the equivalent of $30 per week would be the just share of the toiler. This would be the least amount and many would produce much more. For those who refuse to credit this statement, I would call attention to the fact that Henry Ford, the manufacturer of automobiles, is now paying aminimum wage of $30 per week and makes a frank statement that he is not paying the workers the ful] share of their product. How can other employers explain away this statement of Ford's? When the majority of the workers ot this country determine to use their organized power to secure this Living Wage they can get it. In the meantime we can use what power we now have to com* pel legislation to improve our condition so that we can fight with more efficiency for our ultimate goal, which is the living wage that I liave defined. Our opponents know what our ultimate goal is, and that is the reason they are straining every "effort to fool the workers that they may continue -to rule and rob them. A crook was sent to jail for acting like a congressman, but when a congressman acts like a crook he is stint to tbe senate. 1 4 &&&£&&&<^^ No Extra Cost Dr. Price's Cream Baking Powder is not a contributor to the increased cost of living. Its price has not advanced, although there has been a great increase in the cost of cream of tartar, from which it is made. Dr. Price's Cream Baking Powder makes the finest'and most wholesome food and is most economical in practical use. Dr Prices CREAM Baking Powder Made from Pure, Grape Cream ol Tartar NO ALUM %*friri>¥&i^^ if ■N >P L The District Ledger ..... v . . As an Advertising Medium is Without Equal in the Crow's Nest Pass mtmmmmtmmmommnmwmmmmm It reaches Earner and Spender. It appeals to them because it supports their cause. The workers, own the paper and control its policy* All advertising of a questionable nature is barred from its columns. Advertisers do not have to pay compliments, but we quote the following received from a very large firm in New Jersey, U. & We bave looked through your paper with considerable care and interest We might take this opportunity to ex- press our appreciation tor tne service as rendered so tar. We would also add that it is one of the cleanest werirlta th*t w«* have nut across in some time. AM m 11 iji msiia i _r PAGE FOUB THE DISTRICT LEDGER, PERNIE,.B.C., January 2,1915 ^i>* Bisfrirf £tb$tt Published every Thursday evening at ite office, Pellatt Avenue, Pernie, B. C. Subscription $1.00 per year in advance. An excellent advertising medium. Largest circulation in the District. Advertising rates on application. Up-to-date facilities for the execution of all kinds of book, job and color work. Mail orders receive special attention. Address all communications to the District Ledger. P. H. NEWNHAM, Editor-Manager. Telephone No. 48 Post Office Box No. 380 is taken. This Mines Act has been in efiVa since August, 1913, ami it is now high tim* that its compliance therewith insofar as clause 87 is concerned should be made obligatory by the company operating the Chiuook Mines. From time to time we intend to comment upon tlie different acts dealing with labor questions, more especially those affecting the interests of the mineworkers of District IS, and *we trust that every member of the various locals will aid us in om- efforts by furnishing any information that he may possess that is beneficial to his fellow workers. IMPERIAL NATURALIZATION LAW BECOMES EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1st, 1915 ORGANIZATION AND THE LAW I Speaking generally the more effectively ihe workers ave organized llie better are the conditions prevailing. This statement, -we feel sure, will be eoneeded liy every worker Who lias had the opportunity for making comparisons. Thwre i.s a time worn saying. "Show me what a man reads, and I'll tell you what he is."- We paraphrase this by, "Tell us AVhat percentage of men in a given district are active union men and we. can Tlift-reby form a fairly accurate estimate of the conditions of these workers." "This is iio elaborate theory, hut an indisputable fact, easy of corroboration by anybody who will take the trouble to investigate. Statistics have been gathered by impartial observers relative to the differences existing between union and non-union camps, with the result that tlie character of the conditions varies with the decrees of unorgaiiization. lint between union and non-union camps there is an average advantage from a wage viewpoint of .15 per cent in favor of rho former. ' However, the money advantage is only one feature of benefit, the most marked superiority of the union over the non-union camp is in the conditions and surroundings of the former. These practical illustrations of what can be ac- complishcd by organized effort should encourage every individual to aid in battering liis own condition by urging upon all his fellows the necessity of co-operation. If a partially organized camp is far better than a non-union camp, one that is solidly organized is what every worker should strive for. to the end that he may secure the best possible conditions for himself and his fellows that are obtainable nnd er_th P—wagcS- -Svstein Quite frequently there is an agitation started for a reform, and whilst it may be badly needed we ought not at thc same time overlook legislation already on tlie statute books that is advantageous only if enforced. Following along these lines, we strongly urge upon every secretary of the I". M. W. of A. locals throughout* the province of Alberta who does not already possess a copy of the Mines A"t of 1913, to write for «ne to J, W, Jeffrey; Government Printer, Edmonton. When this has been pro «'Ured an excellent plan would bc to rend over the provisions and discuss them in the union meetings. At thc present time we wish to call particular attention to clause 87, found on page !12 of the aet in question, which rends as follows: "Tf more than twenty persons are employed in any mine below ground, .sufficient accomodation shall be provided enabling the persons employed in the mine to conveniently wash themselves and dry and change their elothcK, and such accomodation shall not he in the engine house nr boiler house," (Note—There should he two "mV iu "accommodation." .We .quote the clause verbatim.) Hy far the greater majority of the coal mining -companies throughout Alberta are complying with this law in every respect, However, there are a few exceptions, the most notable amongst which Is ('hincmk Mines, Commerce. Alberta, where approximately MO men are employed. Aft the aforementioned plnc«- the clause referred to is imir.tii'.dly .i dead litter, .t.\ thc .u:-.:u)iiuioih) tion there provided fif it can he termed an iw- ••uininodation) is totally inadequate and the prevailing state i»f iiffniim Nimply disgraceful. We deem it opportune to quote t'liuiw Vin, |i:i«-o •M. of the act under consideration! "Kvery owner, agent, manager, overman or (•xmnin«>r who violate* any of Ilu» jiromioiM of thin act shall, nn summary conviction, be liable to a penalty noi exceeding one hundred dollar* and e.m!K." WheiieviM' a worker in charged with an infract inn of the law there j« hut little time liml in lookinir into the t*nm\ and it found amity. Minima ry action Elsewhere in these columns will be found full details of the 'Imperial Naturalization Act which goes into effect January 1, 1915. We would suggest to our readers, especially those of foreign birth, that they carefully study the pro- visions. Heretofore, one of foreign birth taking out naturalization papers enjoyed the privileges of a Canadian citizen only so long as he remained within the confines of the Dominion. Many naturalized Canadian citizens were under the impression that they were likewise British subjects until a visit to the land of their birth and a clash w-ith the public authorities to their chagrin and surprised proved the contrary. This new act remedies a recognized deficiency, as it now confers upon a naturalized Canadian all the privileges of a born British subject, and entitled to the protection of the British flag wherever he may go; The following is a summary of the provisions: ■ 1.'The applicant must give three months' notice of the desire to become naturalized. 2. State officials will check up the record of the applicant; this is submitted to a judge who passes upon it, and if he be satisfied that the applicant is acceptable a certificate of naturalization will be issued by the Secretary of State, li. Those 'who'.have become naturalized Canadian citizens under the old ael, desiring to become full-fledged British subjects, must send their certificates already granted lo thc Secretary of State and,'provided they furnish proof of five years' residence in the Dominion, a new certificate of citizenship will be issued. In the event of not having been a resident of Canada five years, they must wait until this period has elapsed before they can become British subjects. 4. To become a Canadian citizen only, three yeare' residence is necessary. The new aot docs not prevent an applicant from obtaining this privilege. Pfoot""of~g! ciiaraeter ~muBr_ De"~iur- y. nished. C. Applicant must have an adequate knowledge of English or French. Court to decide this question. 7. If certificate of naturalization be issued applicant must express intention of residing in His'Majesty's dominions or to enter or continue in the service of the Crown. 8. Applications must be posted by the applicant in the post office nearest to his residence and in the office of the clerk of court. 9. Fces-~(a) Naturalization. $5.00; (h) He- naturalization, $3.00; taking oath of allegiance, fifty cents. 10. In British Columbia the following courts will deal with applications for naturalization; Supreme Court, Court of Assizes aud County court. In Alberta—Supreme Court, District Oourt. , The next sitting of the Supreme Court will not take place until May next, but all those desiring to make application must appear in person, and the next opportunity for «o doing will he Thurwlay. January 14. 1915. when Judge (J. II. Thompson will hold court for the purpose iu the Provincial Chambers in Fernie. For the benefit of those residents in the community who are at present subjects of Germany. Austria or Turkey, no application for iiiittirnHxn- tiou will be entertained until after peace has been declared. We do not know what is the statu* of a German or Austrian born resident of Camilla wlio has already become n Canadian citizen insofar nn this new act of nut urnlixntion in concerned. Those who come under tlitn eat-egory are advised to appear liefore the Court Tlmixla.v. January 14th. Mate the ease and nsceriiilii from the presiding judtfe whether they can he admitted tn the full enjoyment of Itritiitli citizenship provided that they have complied with Ihe regulation* rctfanliiiK the five year*' iiHideiiee ill Canada. The three nioiitlis' preliminary implication vn-c* a two-fold pnrpow. it enable* enqtiirien to bt» made touching tin* applicant** record, him! n\m> ptvvenlw the malting of voter* where an flection js exacted. Dave Rees Replies to John Loughran (Continued tvatt* Page Oue) older than I and has had considerable experience, but I have taken an active interest in the trade union movement ibis past IS years, hence feel I can speak with some littlo authority on the advisability of retaining our present election system. I have followed the movements of many agents and officers who have served the workers for 20 years or more, and the same fault is invariably found with the majority of them. The miner's agent after having been out of ihe coal" face for a lengthy period, seems to acquire a different conception of the hardships and miseries of th« miner's pounding in abnormal places amid foul air, gases, etc. Too often the .miner's hardships are measured by the hardships that the agent himself encounters, and whilst I know an official's life is no sinecure, there is no comparison between a man working under adverse conditions in a mino and mi officer putting up with his many inconveniences. Aimin, there are officers who, hav- Iuk lield office for so long, feel that the man who has the audacity to oppose him is a deliberate thief, trying to rob him or HIS job. lie feels that his permanency In office, regardless o? Ills accomplishments, ought not to be questioned. This is particularly true of the old country. - Why should not llie officer who feels he has earned Ills salary look forward with pleasure to election day, inasmuch as that is his best gauge or method of knowing if his work is being appreciated by the workers? Any officer ought to be pleased that he has the privilege of knowing whether or not he is satisfy- the majority. The man who cares noi whether he retains the confidence of those who employ him should be immediately deposed. I can speak with better authority of the South Wales' coalfields than other parts ot Britain, and I feel positive that it would give greater satisfaction thern if they had periodical elections for agents and checkweighmen. I have heard the .persistent grumbling back there about the checkweighmen. This would go on until the poor old weigher's legs could no longer stand the strain of carrying an unusually large paunch to and from the weigh box, then you had the -privilege of voting a new man in for 40 years or so. The only reason I can see for the Welsh miners not changing that system is their extraordinary reverence for cus- m The International And The War By J. Bruse Glasier, Editor of Socialist Review, London, the t&inr~nr"iK*FJ~nigjrTiiiow" established customs their The Socialist movement throughout Europe strove earnestly and- valiantly against the -war. That much is universally acknowledged. But the forces of war were too great for it. The Socialist movement, it must be remembered, is young; in Germany the political beginning of the movement does not date back more than fifty years, in Prance not more than forty, and in England not more than thirty years. In no country does the movement count a majority even of the iworking class; in no country does it control Parliament, diplomacy, or armaments. Militarism, on -the other hand, is coeval -with, political government; the passions, traditions, and interests which nourish and are nourished by It are rooted in the very structure of human society. Parliaments, thrones and empires rely >n It. Was it realy conceivable that the Socialist movement, as yet so young, so inexperienced, so loosely organized, nowhere holding sovereignty over the people or the state, could possibly prove a maitch for the monstrous powers of war? Should we not rather esteem it a remarkable and encouraging sign that the liope tor fear) was ulready beginning to spread that Socialism might, not yet may be, but at no distant date become strong enough for the supreme task of overcoming militarism and war and establishing Invariably tho reign of democracy and peace? The Socialist movement could not prevent tlie governments from declaring war. No reproach can fairly rest with it on -that score. But how has the movement itself stood the shock of war? Has our great international proved true to its principles, proved worthy of our hopes in It, now that the first real testing hour iu Its history has come? Alas! no. The International has given way lamentably under the strain. Hts ties have snapped, the chief national sections have ranged themselves with their governments in the fratricidal strife. For the present the international is become a spirit, a hope, a faith, a cause, deserted of all but a remnant of the millions of all nations whose love and enthusiasm but a month or two ago made Socialism seem the most powerful and gloii- ■ammmwmmwMmimwxiw-vM-^hg •RITItH COLUMBIA federation! OF LAIO* i lKeIr~ol"d- to prevail over common sense. Now, as to men who do their duty ?n this District, they hold their respective offices aa long as they choose to retain thein, despite the fact that every local has Its annual election of loca! officers. Look at tho many exanui!°si of lural officers and checkwetehmpn who liave held office continuously ;'or yearn. In Conl Creek checkwelgliniin nre elected tcr.u-iuly every six -motr.lii.. T have no 1 filiation in stnilng ln:\t the lute Uro. Dr.ve Paton would yet 1>(» checkweighman had he lived nml * ot Bon-Rht another office. We have ailu-r woil'lmrn who from tlmo to time to- ceivr the i-cpi ct vote, thn m.iJ'i'ILy t'nb rpiirocluiln;; their work. The foreitoiiiR n miirki, r belle v, iirr •sufi'lciert to ,:»row- that our ni-iii-ie.-s nn> nut .'lo;'cili»-! ungrateful, j; 13 lm*) any District or local officer vlll in:ik<< em-mlcs; If lie does not he 'in rioilliitely iicii.-onUrates Inactivity. It Ik il*o ['.eiu lally accepted that lem Clulsl .Mlins-elf uiuld have his .'iTIc-ji ■A.iiv iu- loMin-K :in Important eitltc. will t>t tlu* i-u-iH' time most of 011/ men muit bo Riven credit for acknowledging ability. No. John, experience It not a ill*- qualification. I trust no reader will miwcouMriie my motive for replying to -tlrothof I-jOiighran'R letter, I nimply with to uphold our system again*, the one wa hnvo left behind u« in the Hrltlsh IsIm, and I hnvo expressed these views mnny times In writing to my friend* ncron* tho herring pond. I have possibly taken too much apace to farther dwell on the subject, bat in conclusion I would atate tbat It ti a iletmtnbl* question as to whether or no! biennial clt'citon* would not lm morn advantageous In tbt» Dlntrlrt than annual election*, having in mind (hi- furt that w«» huvo the slmptflit form of iw.ill In tb« whole arganliii- tion. However, thnt is n different Mb- je-vi, but hi for thin •leet for life bu»i- tie***, to quote my friend John, ".Votb- taK dates*" Wit mt IKstJkt ir* method. Tlii.nklng you for the space, Yonrt truly, 11AVK tlRW. COMPANY OftMftg pacifist principles, declared the war was unavoidable, approved the policy of the government in talcing part in it, and appealed .to the workers to take mp arms in "defense of their country." . How sudden and complete was the change in the attitude of the movement at the beat of the war drum at its own country's door will he realized when we recall the circumstance under which the movement had pledged Itself against war even at the' last hour. As late as -Friday, July 31, the day on which news reached this country that Russia had ordered a general mobilisation of her troops and war between Prance and Germany was regarded as a foregone conclusion, at a -meeting of -the British Committee of the International Bureau (representative of all sections of Lhe British movement, a manifesto was adopted (drafted by -Mr. Hyndman) declaring resolutely for peace, urging the British Government to remain neutral In the event of war. and warning the British people, not against German militarism, but against Russian aggression and Russian despot- Ism. On the following Saturday and Sunday (August 1 and 2) huge "Stop the War" meetings under the auspices of the bureau and the Labor party, were held in London and other cities. At the London Trafalgar Square meeting every shade of Socialist and Labor opinion was represented. Among the speakers were J. Keir Hardie, -M. P.; Arthur Henderson, M.P,; Will Thorne, M.P.; George Lansbury, Ben Tillett and Cunninghatme-Graham. Mr. -Hen-j dersoii, who referred to the news pub-{ lished in the morning that war had * brokeh out between Russia and France! and Germany, said that "unless we are i on our guard we may be reduced to; the same position as Germany, Russia | and France. We are here to protest j against war In the name of Interna-' tlonal brotherhood." ! Mr. Thorne declared tnat the whole country was waiting for Mr.,. Asquith to make a declaration of neutrality. "What do we," he explained, "the workers, know of this unholy tr'.ple alliance that bids one nation to assist another in wholesale slaughter? If under the terms of this alliance we are called upon to back up Russia and France the government should be called upon to resign." Ben Tillett averred that "the workers had the ous~~embodiment otfiuinan brdtKeF" hood tbe world has ever known. Like Christianity, freethought, science, art, literature, education—like all the great expected means of human deliverance, International Socialism bas, at this stage of Its growth, i>t any rate, failed to endow men with invulnera- Mlity to the appeal of wav. The Socialist movement could not preient war; It strove hard to uvert it, and Is ln no degree responsible for its outbreak. Thc failure of International Socialism does uot lie there. It lies in tbe fact that it has not beon able to prevent thc Socialist lenders und rank und rile In the belligerent conntrlPB from partlclptalns in a war which they believed to be wroivg and strove to prevent, and from murdering their fellow Socialist* lu the battlefield al the behest of their rulers. International Socialism which cannot prevent Socialists murdering one nn other and In inflict ing deaths, wounds mul misery ou defenceless women and children, nnd In wrecking awful havoc upon title* mid ipwions building*, '.« not International Socialism at nil, Is not 8oclall»in at all. The International Socialist movement has failed, therefore, because Ita Internationalism and IU Socialism gave way even as Christianity and cutturo gave way at the first blunt of Uie rapltnlltt trump of war. Th* British Movtm-tnt and tho War. tat nn look ot home. How haa tbt Itrltdsh Socialist anil tabor section of thn international conducted Itself In tbla crista? We gather that a good deal of confunton exlaU lu the .minds oi SoeUlum abroad voiueriilng tbe position taken up by tbe movement In tbla country. Tbtu li hardly to b# won- d-i-red ai contlderitm how sharp and i!«N*p linn become tlif division of opinion In tbe movement Itself sine* Ute war broke out, -The division la an un- equal one, however-the Independent Ubor Party (I. I.. IM striding almost alone tn Us uiitatterlng adhesion to th* prta-t-tpfo* of Internationa! Ho- ctallum -nnd pe-ae*. In conawiitenee of »tt*-tr f<afl»«« d*el%r;itloaa oa tk* ftaur of tb* House nf Commons, on public platforms am) in tbo Labor leader columns, Mr. Ramsay Mscdonsld, M. P, nttrt Mr. Keir Hnfiil*, M. R— j tbe two moet prominent members of j the I. L. P.—bare beon the object of gium.- and at - midnight oa Tuesday Britain declared war against Germany. " The die was cast,. Tba government had taken the. fateful etap of plunging the nation,into a European war. Notwithstanding thia tbe National Executive of the Laibor -party at a specially summoned oneeiUng ibeld in the House of Commons oa .lfed-aes- day, August 5, unanimously adopted the following resolution: I, That the conflict between the nations in Europe in wbiek this country is involved is owing to Foreign .Ministers pursuing diplomatic policies for the purpose of maintaining a balance of (power; that our own national -policy of understandings with Fraaoe and Russia only was bound to dicrease tbe power of Russia both -ia Europe and Asia, and to endanger ,, good relations with Gennaay. - That Sir Edward Grey, as proved by the facts which ke gave to the House ot Common^ com- . lnitted without the knowledge of our people the honor of tbe country to supporting France 1s tbe event of any war ia which she was seriously involved-, aad gave definite assurance ot support before the House of €ommoas bad any chance of considering the matter. -That the labor movement reiterates the fact that it kaa opposed the policy which haa produced the war, and tbat its duty is now to secure peace at. the earliest possible -moment, on auch conditions aB will provide -tbs best opportunities for tbe re-establishment of amicable feelings between the workers of Barope. II. That without -in any way receding from the position, tbat the Labor movement has takea tn opposition to our engaging lm a European war, the executive of the parly advises that, while matching for the earliest opportunity for taking effective action in. the interests of peace and Ike re- establishment of gopd feelings between the workers of ISbo European nations, all labor aad So, clallst organizations should- concentrate their energies -meantime upon the task of carrying out the resolutions passed at the conference of labor organizations bold at the House of Commons on August ',, detailing measures to be taken to mitigate the destitution which 'will inevitably overtake our working people white the state of war lasts. right to say they would not be embroiled." Cunninghame-Orahaai described as a "damnable lie the state- ment that was was 'inevitable.' It is not Inevitable so far as tMs country is concerned. Great Britain stltl has the casting vote, and had she given Russia and France to understand she would have nothing to do with this terrible war. Russia would, havr ceased her bluffing and Germany would never have h-nd an opportunity to -impel war," In none of the speeches wa*i reference made to Germany as the aggressor, or German military au- tacraey as the chief menace to Rm«- pcim peace. ftirlt was the position of tlii united Socialist and tabor forces up till the vory hour of Britain entering Into W'l," After ths Declaration of War On Mondny, August 3. Sir Kdward Orpy made hia speech in wlilcn \\e explained bla negotiations for peace, his engagements with France, and announced bis ultimatum to Germany with respect to tbe neutrality of Tie) ThIs~restfluflon waST^STft'tSeTlme"* of writing remains, the fonoai declaration of the Labor Party poMcy on the war. How completely tbe Labor M. P.s and the generality of the leaders of the movement wltk the exception of those of the I. L. <P. bave since departed from tho teruvs" '■ and spirit ot that statement la known.to our readers. . The defection, began early and soon became a stampede. On the very night ot tbo adoption ot the resolution by tbe executive the majority of tlie Labor members of Parliament opposed the proposal of their chairman, Mr. Ramsay -Macdonald. that: be should read Its terms in his speech that evening to the House. In consequence of their retraction from tbe iposltlon aid policy which until then the party hsd unanimously adopted, Mr. Mnedoaald resigned from the chairmanship of ths parliamentary group, aud -Mr. Arthur Henderson, who was thon it -full accord with Mr. Maodoaald, accepted the office temporarily. (Coatlaa-rd •■ Pact rtret Special Sale of Boy's Suits $3.50 $8.8B H60 Hoys' Suits, (rood r|tt»Ht.v sor-jrc; r*ttti)nr$4fill Hoys' Tweed Sultss "retrainr #4.00 , , -UiHe*' Top Skirts, Rood make, rnngo from tfiiM to.., Jadlwi' up-to-date Overeoati*,, nt Half pric-e. Con* In tnd Bee our Price* Don't miis Santa OUui* fiih Fond which will bt hen on , Ohriitmaf Mrt Hoot*, Slmus ami Hubbem tor Mfi», Women and ('hlldrwi will be siild at coat. As F. HADDAD THE QUAUTY STORE GUARANTEE* QUALITY, TOCES AND GOOD! m**% n tb tt • • 1 Fernie Municipal Elections 1915 F«m|«, B. C, Dw 30, 1914 UnioUeitdd by iny party or i«ct I beg to offar myiaU m a candidate for Municipal honort at tha forthcoming atetfoat, ind Jf aJortwi will nae my beat effort and iMHty to aam the ratepayer* in a thoroughly baataenUke and nnbiated manner Tenn faithfully, HERBERT E BARNES ** mt im * * m **« m ******* * m^ • * *» ■ * ....,«, _. *—*-—-■ I »*nn*^,n«\|«i« **\* *<n4 *"W will -»»i>i>* tttit-iiMtw** aH*t*t> »b<> Iter* *tb*<n -fnb-l The probabilities nr* that Inlaln* j tb* old fstholk" -Hrowh on «nni1ny I den and ftrtflit opiwaed th* -Crimean tion affeetlnt the workers will be 1 evciilim at 7 ot lock sharp, and march [ War. Let u». tbcrefor*. make clear MM mmmmmmmam brought before the l^alshituw at the (from tbere to Cbrtst Church, whore comlna session, amona which will be)service will be held. The Rer. II. R. ..)•*,. ., , ,.i .... , ,,>.. ,.,.„..,,.„ ! ty tfr>*if.i"f en« ^hiti1<»l-n tit thti w»liBMl Of (lli Jt log. By Order, fl. O. MQWWjrr, UpL "A" Comp. fl V. HTAI.KKR. Cspt "W Comp. Her. ".win, mil antion for srcidenis, and otber matters i!*all witb by the llojnl Commission, and It Is possible that these matters may lw shelved owing to tbe present war situation. It l» therefore neees- mry tbat oraanited labor should be prspsi^d to deal with these mailers, sn th**- occasion srties. -TV present unemployed slt-nstton hss W* -N-wsld- rfvd by all kinds of organisations, charitable aad otberwise, trat m ao solution or palllati™ ma b** sdraaeed naless of a provincial cbamcter. II ia aectMsarr that It shoold be eonsfdarad bf tbt labor morement of tbe purr- Kernn'. »U" Itw* Te this «»Bd you are vra*d » send yoar representatives and sappert Um- VrOtntim by ymr active o^ojHtfs ttoa awl affiliation witb that boly. Yours Fraternally, A.IWUI, wbat bas oc-tarred. ■stare War Waa Declared t*n »« 1*m im^tfttt** artttte **ii» tm*'*rn- m-f>ttt declared war. tb« gorUltst and labor saovesneat it this -roowry. at in Vrnnri; (iermaajr and otber lands, waa «nil#d aad solid ta oppoeiaf militarism and war, and in agitating a- garfnst tbe anrerament eatsrlM lato tbf p!*eeai etraaH-r. Aim as ta -Prsne*, ft-emieny and tbe other bet* llae-mnt ^ouatrles, a* aooa aa Kit awn pnvaraaweat spoke tbe wond ef war, tbe wlMda aacweaatttt with tic eaeep- tlee nt tbo I. I* f, end a few individuals aad Waarbaa halnasias ta ^sw TfWi-™-iw mrmn^m awwoow*e*^&^^m aaF^^^v^^-wm^etm **^-* otter gwi.au ef tbe awn—t, at WWW tWWWI YWWffl WfPBWti tiWWWlWWl 33* 23 HERE IS A SQUARE DEAL and psaeefal seenrtty aa wsM. Wit* a peHor In onr eM Jtae vataeomwf, -nw -pan wo mt est whit vacation er vtatt tbm nmto ot tie sarti aai roe kaev feaVe tm enrs*. line teat in FIRg INCUIUNCt ta alwaya rtieapsat, aad laaial ally ao when It doeen'tcaet btgbm. Dont delay aiaaittat wiKjfut or ttbuiw tttai nattn in aaraaee yea want imt eaaM rtait In »« ooi-* add bnt* It sh-m^M 'o. M. A. KASTNER iOLI AAIMT fOII tbKHIt m fttmi,tc. _v-r»;_ -s^-iiVt—- ■ff ,v." THE DISTRIOT LEDGER, FERNIE,.B.C., January 2,1915 PAGE FIVE ^9 4 of The District Camps ♦ ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦<a ♦ . •♦ . COAL CREEK NOTES , The Ckrietmas holidays up here expended aatll Monday, Dec. 28. Johany .Walker and Johnny. Dawar were very popular in ca-mp during the festive -season. Th» «bildren's concert and tea party ■^at the lUethodist Church up .here was prod-uct^T-s of great discoveries in the .shape el -youthful prodigies. -Children who, witb our grown up wisdom we .had regarded as Just ordinary ''flappers" «r lads, displayed a wealth ot . artistic ability that has been the talk And wonderment of the camp ever since. -The youngsters surpassed them selves, and went one better; they gave an exhibition that would not have dis graced their parents, while the ab sence of stage fright amply indicated that the children had been well train- ■ed and possessed a confidence in their oiwa ability. Wednesday evening's concert will be remembered for some time, and we earnestly hope the young- ters will be permitted at some not tar dtstaat date to repeat their performance. Starting al 5,-ltO with a sumptuous repast the concert followed when the jo ves lie appetite had beeu mppeas- °-ed, tbe -hot. J. Stoodley presiding. Among those contributing items were: Allssee Merchant, Branch. ..Millburn, Millsboroaeb, Drew and Finch; also Musters Young, Corlett, Hartley, Pox- on, Dncaaaan aud MoCourt. -The program concluded with a laughable farce ■entitled, "A -Schoolmaster's Examination." , , Christmas Tree at Coal Creek Club Long before the appointed hour ot 11 am CbrlBtmas morning, r. large band of expectant juveniles assembled In the precints of the Club to partake ot the good things from the Christmas tree. A wHlng band of workers were in attendance. Santa Claus drove np to tke Club Hall in -state, and his arrival was the signal for general cheering. The character being ably sustaiaed by Joe Worthington, wbo carried oat Mb duties admirably. The thanks ol Ibe parents find children go to tbe subscribers and committee, in charge to wfcom nil credit is due. The balloting for officers at the Coal Creek {Hub took place on Sunday _last. .The.foMowlne bring-lhe.Mtl-sa*s Santa Claus this year was lmiperson< ated by J-jjiss P^ul, who is laboring in Michel under the auspices of the Woman's Missionary Society. -There is no woman in town who has more consideration and regard for the .children than this lady. All -the presents distributed in connection with either N'ew Town or Michel (wkh the exception of one package which was donated by T. Eaton, Winnipeg) were gifts from Miss Paul through the kindness of the W. M. S„ whether it was a new dress, sweater or a child's home-made scrap book. TABER December has been about the worst month of the year ln this camp. The mine has worked only three days so far, but we are threatened with inOre physical exertion before tho new year makes his debut. The Christmas tree held in the Union Hall Christmas Hve was a 'very successful affair, as all such events should be. The youngsters got suitable sifts while their elders were re- freshed with cake and tea. .The volunteers from Taber, who are training in Calgary, spent Christmas tn town with their friends. The miners' band on Christmas Day played music appropriate to the occasion, at the homes of a number of citizens, and as a consequence the local relief fund issricher by about twenty dollars. Those people who were not reached on that day will recelvfe atten- tion at New Years. Taber has made application for a share of the money granted by tho provincial government in aid of the unemployed. A rink is being prepared on the old Citizens' Lumber Co.'s property. The relief committee is doing the work and same is being distributed where most needed. FRANK James Stene, or Pocahontas, is spending Christmas with his uncle, JJantis^-Stsn«r-ot^Fraafe ■Mickey Williams, an old-timer in the Pass, who has been ou tbe sick list for some time past, was recently imade the recipient of .the kindness of some of our local philanthropists and it is expected tliat other steps will be taken in the near future with the object of making some provisions for tlie comfort of tbe old man. The tipple is now complete and ln full swing. ■Men are all working steadily, but at the present time we do not know ot any openings for an addition to the staff. The ? is: Who was the prominent citizen who found the door locked on his return from acting as a gallant escort "after the ball"? A Presbyterian minister, W. H. i.Mun- caster. from Blairmore, held religious service In the school house last Sun- day which was well attended. This ls the first time a sky pilot has been up here for au age, except, of courso, Kather Anthony, who is a regular visitor to the members of his flock. While two Russians were walking from McGillivray to Corbin Saturday one of them said that he felt tired and told his companion to walk on while he rested. One of the men reached Corbin safely, but as he was not staying at tlie same shack as his partner, never noticed his absence until Sunday afternoon. After making enquiries, and ascertaining that he had not returned, he proceeded to walk down the track, where he eventually found him frozen to death. There will be an inquest today (Wednesday). •Mr. Charles Graham, superintendent of .the mines here, journeyed to the coast to spend Christmas with his wife and family, but, we are sorry to hear that he has been taken ill. We wish him a speedy recovery. The children's Christmas tree was held on Christmas Even, and after the juveniles had given a few recitations and songs, their efforts were rewarded by the appearance of the Saintly Nicholas, who distributed presents that gladdened the hearts of all. A turkey shoot was he-Id at the Flathead Hotel Christmas Day, Mr. Spencer putting up five big turkeys. lt. fiurbett secured first .prize with a score of 21; while C. Kerr, W. Bell and J. .Macdonald also secured birds. A Christmas evening, Coleman v. Pincher Creek. The visitor won with a margin of one goal. Score: 4—3. ■The freemasons gave a dance in the Opera House on Christmas n-ight in honor of the Coleman Contingent, who, having leave of absence, were spending their Christmas holidays with friends in town. An enjoyable evening was spent. Botn—At West Coleman, to Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Young, a daughter. If wrong doing is done, we say let the wrong doer be punished, but that does -not '.palliate misrepresentation nor does petty s-iiite. One of our contemporaries along the Pass, in order to foster the spirit of animus, alludes to u man who had the misfortune to be a subject of the Sultan as a Turk, when, as a matter of fact, he is not, but u bom Syrian and a Christian, not it Muliomeduii. This is no time to display iho spirit of viiidictiveness, aud would suggest to the scribe in question that he comply with the regulations laid down by the governmental authorities regarding alien enemies who are peacefully following*their us uul vocations in our midst. Nuf sed. Several shooting competitions took place this week-end at both pool rooms. Those winning turkeys at Bob Hall's place were Chris Myer, Jack iMaddison, G. Wilde and G. Vickers. Prizes have been competed for at MarteU's place, and included,, 20 kegs of limp juice and 14 turkeys. A grand ball was held in the Union Hall Monday, Dec. 21st, Fernie Orchestra being in attendance. President W. L. Phillips and-Secretary A. J. Carter accompanied by Mr. Ostlund, were visitors in camp on Tuesday on business. ♦ BELLEVUE NOTES for the a«*t year. President: Wm. ■MoFegaa; vice-president.- Dr. Workman; secretary,-W. R.-Puckey; assistant-sesretary, J. S. Weir: auditors, Messrs. Finlayson aud Hugall; board of mans-gesttent, J. Worthington, W. S. >3reinhll», 8am Heaney. Jo}m Lungdon, David Skinks, J. Buchanan, Frank See, Bd. Har'itou. A very successful social danco wn* held Sn tba Club Hall on the rvp ling of ObrtatUM Day. Music was supplied by Okas. Percy ably assisted by Wm. AJ»W, president of the Musician's "Union. Don't forges the grand concert on January Jat at the Methodist Church. A good Mm'assured. ♦ ♦ «► ♦ "♦:♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ '"'.-• ■*■ ♦: ♦ MICHEL NOTES ♦ ♦ "' • ' " ' ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ The flosdsy school children of Xew Michel apaw. a .vorf enjoyable afternoon on /Monday last at the Opera House, Tea was served out to 150 Bd. Marples leftMiere Sunday for Vancouver, where he has a job ia sight Tom Patterson left here for Lethbridge, on Saturday. (The Sanatorium -Hockey Team play- Mr. Marsh's recruits Wednesday night and beat them by a wore of I to 3. ► ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦- » CORBIN N0TE8 ipecial WTW, Turkey was also won by R. Garbett with a score of 14 out of a possible 15. A match was arranged between R. Garbett and ".Missouri" Bill at 100 yards, S shots. It. Garbett Von easily with 23 points. COLEMAN BEAVER MINES (Received too late fo'. publicaticr. last week.) The mine here worked two days last week, which was the first offence lor over a month, and one day this week, but from what we oan learn great hopes are entertained that we will go to it full steam ahead from, the beginning of the Xew Year. ,Mr. P. J. Boyd, of the office staff, who took Mr. X. Morrison's place here about four months ago, left last week to take up a position in the head office of the firm at Edmonton. Mr. Joe J. Cash, of -Coalhurst, has taken Mr. Boyd's place here. Previous to leaving -Mr. Boyd entertained his co- ,off-lcials and a few friends to supper at the Beaver Hotel. Like all others who have inhaled the breeze ot Beaver, Mr. Boyd regretted leaving and would have willingly sacrificed the prospects of promotion If left alone at Beaver. Jake and Mrs. Katlik, bartender and cook of the Reaver Hotel, left on Tuesday for Edmonton. Both were well Tf^»credTnra~ttiSite""!iiany friends dur- Ing their twelve .month's .'stay. -"lorn—To .Mr and Mrs. W. H. Chappell, Jr., a son. IMrs, J. (.McLean is under the .weather we are sorry to record! The hockey staged here on Christmas Day between Bellevue and'Prsink resulted in a win for the latter by ti to 5 goals. An escapade, of one of our Well- known residents resulted in the loss of eleven "bones." Quite a number of thefts have been reported lately around here of fowls, pigs, turkeys, potatoes, etc. Mr. Cole lost four turkeys from his ice room that had been procured for the successful competitors in his rifle range competition. It would almost seem as if these thefts are indicative of the conditions .prevailing in the camp; possibly a little investigation would •verify. Quite a number of the residents of this camp are to be congratulated upon their faithful adherence to the pledges taken some times ago. They partook of the Christmas cheer that gladdens but does not sodden, and to all appearances are greatly benefited. The captain and Shorty's aggregation are expected at iBellevue on Wednesday, when a team of our invincibles will oppose them. The miners here were in a position to commence the festive season early owing to the mines being idle since Monday, The joys of the season have not beeii unalloyed for the residents of St. James and Elizabeth Streets (what ing campaign aroused far more hostility to the I. U P. than did its manifesto on the war. The council certainly left itself open to the criticism that while not explicitly declaring against recruiting altogether it -conveyed the impression that it had done so.' Its position would have been sounder had it frankly' declared that as a Socialist organization it could not take part in any militarist ajppeal to the workers, that Socialists as Socialists could not ask the workers of one country to go forth to slay the workers of other countries. That, however, would have involved the Quaker position, which is, we believe, finally the only true Socialist position. The "Revolutionists" and "Rebels." Officially, the organization which claims for Itself the title of the Brit-, Ish Socialist party, while protesting against the rivalries and diplomacy that have driven the peoples of Europe into war! believes It to be the duty of Socialists in this country" jo support the government and the military arm in the crisis and assist in recruiting. So*.we read the somewhat ambiguous manifesto issued by the executive, and so evidently do a considerable number of the branches of the parly. Mr. H. M. Hyndman, the founder of the party* and for many years Its representative on the International Socialist Bureau, lias thrown himself Into'the war crusade against "German'' militarism'with a pafrh>tic iti'.ensiiy which does not surprise ns. He h.js written to the Tory Moni ng Pest accusing'iMr. Ramsay iMacd to&ld of being a traitor to his country because he opposed in Parliament the inflation of British armaments, as ill members of the International were and are pledged to do in their respective countries. Doubtless in Mr. Hyndman's eyes, our martyred Comrade Jaures was also a traitor to his country, and deserved his doom at the hand of an assassin for opposing in the French chamber the law for extending military service from two to three years. Of our British "revolutionists" and "rebels" in the lump, It may be said they have almost to a man gone over to the war party. At any rate, Mr. Hyndman, Mr. Cunninghame-Graham. Mr. Cecil Chesterton, ,Mr. Ben Tillett and a crowd of their friends, as likewise Mrs. Pankhurst and the militant suffragists generally, are now gone a- jlngoing and an anti-Germaniing with the "Labor party trimmers," the ''Marconi Liberals," the "fat men" and all such like whom, until a few weeks ago, it- was lhe joy of their lives to denounce and scarify. .Mr. George Lansbury und Mr. Herbert Burfrows have, on the other hand, stood boldly out from the war part). We must also in elude in our anti-war list Mr James Larkin and his Irish Revolutionary party.— N. Y, Call. TW. DAVIES Funeral Director and Embal nier Headstones Supplied and Set up COLEMAN "M,D8M.coV,M-5,"t ,43 ALBERTA (Although received early on Wednesday, we were unable to publish the following notes owing to the fact that we went to pres* In the afternoon or that day.) * ' On •Saturday last the railroad employees of the Corbtn-McClillivrny division of the Kustern Ilritlsh Columbia Hallway gave an Invitation dance In which practically every resident of Corbin of dancing aaa attended, and a goodly sprlnWtna of trippers of the Dalit fantastic from moat of the adjoining camps were In evidence. The Flathead Hotel, where the event Tbildraa at 4 o'clock by the ladies and j took plat*, waa appropriately decorat. the yoragatera did Justice to the Rood ed, and at midnight tha joyoua crowd thing* provided. After the tea came the dhdfWoton or presents, candles and omnfae, trary child pt*i«»t re- valv Ibe a iMt. At 5.30 tha children on* Me* • t*H*» ahaw which waa alao provide* lar (ham frae of chaTgn. To meet t*a aiaaase* laeurrad a picture ahow waa ran la the evening under the anspleea of the New Mlefael 8unday nebnel We lire sorry to twit*, bew- i-vcr, a doftclt of UM. Tbabks an dae tba ladles who did so much to make tha treat a auetasi In providing prorlsjaaa, aaaiiting at tb* ball and many oiler ways, tnimtny afternoon the children of tbe Methodist Church Sunday sobool took tn tbotr treat, which comprised a tea aad Cbrtattaaa tree and lantern vIimm, entitled "l'p the Yang Ts* Htier" (Cblaai. A nantber of ladles busied tfcamtslves baking «ake* and pl#» aad making aandwlchaa for tba ws»k>s, aad Jadtfng trom the man- n«-r m wbiea tike foodies disappear* tbe cMMr-«» thOMWabl* appreciated tbelr eHort* After tea ptttm ware rfl.trlbuted from the tree. The indies il«**i'»ft avary recognition for their pffnrta, wMle tlu* gentl«moa must not aaw na^a^^t^iw^^m* snt down to a dainty supper .prepared by mine boat tftpencer and his capable Htaff of assistants. (excellent mimic was furnished by the Frank (Alta.» Orchestra, for whom comments of praise were heard on every side, but tbe Hon of tbe evening was tbe master of ceremoutes. Frank Rowe, for the energetic efforts he bad tll#plas<d in brinjsSsfi U»l* -J-wl ^tiei event to such a successful conclusion. A hearty vot-f of thank* was accorded to Uie several committees wbo had so thoroughly performed their various dntle*, aod et*o to the manager. Mr. t'haa, Graham, for courtesies extended In providing apeelal> transportation for tbe orchestra and outside auesta. William Htrlekland. belter known as "Missouri lllll." who iwaaliy »r!«*l «o buck a (Miircatrber, as s reminder, |*r- haiM. of ii-rson" broncho busting dnmJ |» otie aaaln on deck feeling on fit as ever. (Received too late for publication laat weilk.) I/>-A ;'«;!:'. met in the Opera House o.- Sunday, Doc. 20, it. .Morgan, presl- limit, in Uio duilr. The principal business was the appointment of Bros. Win. White nnd Wm. Cole ab auditors. The dunce under the auspices of the llellef Society tins been positioned until Now Year's Rve. Tlie local Order of Owls held a I meeting on Sundny in tho Jiagles' Hall' Tor lhe puriiose of nominating officers for the ensuing term. George Johnstone, aon of our local secretary. m<t with a bad accident Inst Saturday while driving ■!», Hums' rig. The horse shied at something and boiled, with the result that tbe poll* broke, throwing George under the rig, which passed ov-pr his leg breaking If above th*' bn**, Ile wan conveyed to the Miners' Hospital where be was attended by l>r. Ross. Tlie funeral of Van Daly, who died | in The concert held on Chrustmas eve was n great success from all view, points. Harry Drew succeeded In col. leetiug over one hundred dollars, which was n record" considering the industrial conditions here for the past 12 mouths. iThe committee after carefully investigating the requirements of the 8.1 children und-pr H years. In most cases advised Santa Claim to send boots, sweaters and other use- fut articles instead of toys. Mr. and Mrs. Hurry Drew did most of the In. veHtlKatliig. Mr, J, G. Prentice presided at the concert', and although the talent wns all local, and mont of the Juveiill|> artists were making their debut, they'ncqnltleil themwh'i'S most creditably, while Harry Drew, J Crawford. Irene Plckurd. Helen 'Malcolm, C, Prior. (1. lloutlielllor, .1. Mcleod and olliern («(called themselves. The dinning n-ris k«pt up until .the about 'Piccadilly?) have had the plea sure of packing their water from a spring 500 yards distant, owing to a series of leakages In the water line, 'udging from the activities (?) of those responsible, the likelihood is that tbe said residents will have "a permanent Job. , The Christmas tree and concert which was staged in the .Methodist arena was Immensely enjoyed by the children and grown-ups, judging from the hilarity of those present. The children performed their various stunts creditably mul those responsible for their tuition deserve every pralne. THE INTERNATIONAL AND THE WAR K'hhIIiiumI frum I'mki* l*'«*Mirl A few days later, on the invitation of the Prime Minister, the Labor members agreed to co-operate with the Liberal and Tory parties In promoting ja joint recruiting campaign, the pur- snm' hours nnd enjoyed by almost the Usom {)f wh!(.j, was aj^ „a .\ir, An- whoto adult imputation. Alex. Thom. quil), afwr^rt. explained, to Justify THE Bellevue Hotel COMMERCIAL HOUSE Bast Accommodation In the Pass.— Up-to-Oate — Every Convenience.— Excellent Cuisine. SUITABLE FOR LADIES AND UENTLEMEN J. A. CALLAN, Prop. BELLEVUE, Alta. son hnd charge of the floor, whilst Hilly McCulloch. of l.undhiwk, nbly assisted .Mrs, Cameron. Jack -Crawford and other members of Uie orcheu- tm with liis cornet, Mr. J. Xewhouse, of tbe fleaver Hotel, sent hi* blessing tn an eight gallon keg. This was much appreclste-d and enjoyed by the masculine aender, while Mrs. II. Prior and Mrs, McLeod supplied n tasty lunch which all enjoyed. Miss Lee, school teacher, left We<J- uumUj Uii iui .\n»oti. IM'., to upend lhe Miners' Hospital after a linger „.* Ulnes*. liHik plnce Tuesday after- noon, when a inw following ^idf*^ »»«»«**^ with her frlaadf, their last tribute ti> Ibe deiea»«d, + + mm + + + + + + mmm flllly Morgan met with a serious s<--j^, + cldent on Tuesday night while making \+ HILLCfttST ♦ fur (tlNlrmore ou horseback, the horse L^ da slipping snd falling nn top of Morgan, j^ + **#***^-*#* + breaking bis leg. „._... Santa aau* wa» a visitor at th* <*a-i <Recelred too late for publication tholic t'biirrti on Tuesday night and jl**' -week.* em very aeneiw with hts gifts tni Two Hlllcrest ladles t-aasaakH the tbe young folks. camp last Oeek for subscription* »o L..-—. ' f»rfi* Id* en smb-aUnt* motor lo I* A aood time was spent In the Insli ]»««« •• *h» l»w*«,,f w»r w* a,M,*r" lulliMi.it -t'hiirrh oh Wednesday even ■ "■Innd Ihcv hn*- l*f*n ti-vry tn-w-wsufwt The members ot the local lodae ofjinit wtai ibe usual rbrfsfmas t*rvit* \ Tfcow people wbo nre w«poa*tb»^ will I o. ». V. are making t»*ten*ive pre mnn presented b» tlie >oaag peoiil*-{h***♦ **» llMnk Mr*- ^'H111' mA Mr* mrniim* for the ball to lm given on »f tbe chart*, wbo accqnltted tkema»|.t<"r«kk«t»nb. A collection was i*k Nc* Veir'* Kte. " ves cwdUaMy with Hie different parts ;*« «»* "**»»H «" ♦»•* H*A < rm* **■ slloted in tbem. Santa Cfnm dla-1 «*rty- tiibwled afcoat 1«w bass ol candle* sad, tr*,t* -.1 tttt* flnvi* t\1 tttil f.9.**i.i. I Tlw menrtiees of th* lH-rt«* MliMl» I5»ab «a<r*» a demonstration In tb* \ , j_^_ un. .-4 rbri..«e. Kaeo The!"»f «?»t »fckiiets,ifactors Mils.and Mrs. Ilobsrt left on Monday mora :ifi'* -toiitlilioo-ii-t tw treuww a(<fwatat- anees In her bame l-awn -nf Sonksnc the war policy of thc government. In response to a similar request, the national executive of the Labor party decided to place the electoral machinery of the party nt the disposal of tht! Joint comniltipe for recruiting tmrpoi-e*-. There was. however, a Ktrongl} dissentient minority. Hlncu then Uie whole of the labor members of Parliament, with the esce«itloii of lour of the six I. L, P. membem, iMr. Itiimsnv .Macrf-mi'iM. Mr Ki'lr H-,ir-t!i», Mr, V, W. Jowett. and Mr, Tom ll*'n- demon, have in « greater or less— chiefly In a greater- -degree, Identified themselves with the war polIe> or the guvernmetit and the no-4-alled "non liolltlcnl" recruiting campaign. Tha I, L. P. Position The I L, P. alone of ail the oiw I wit Ion* affiliated to the Libor pariy and to the Ilritlsh nectlim ut th« in ternatlonal hs» wUkstaod the onrush of war |u»»loii that bai> on-r**.>i>i the nniioii. ll ba* tefused i« idenltf} Itself and t-torlalist and lab«*r prlncl ,.;«* ttitUi '-«•• lnniKii |n»ik> mat l«-<i tbe «oonti> ti»l«» '•'»*■ ■»*». *Hb i*n- flotlf leal Ion of war as a m-i-si-nt ««f clvlllwilfon and r<'llgl*»ii. a lib th< *nf iintropb-t- Uwtl hu*» II'IUM tbe *ile«tio<" riit-'e* iif Kunipe Into two coaleinJ-Jim lorrent* of slaaghter. The Xatlaoal The Complete House Furnishers of the Pass Hardware Furniture We will furnish your house trom cellar to garret and at hat-' torn prices, Call, write, phone or wire. AH orders given prompt attention. If yew art satisfied, tall othart. If net satisfied, tall ua. Coleman Alberta y\ Deafness Cannot Be Cured b-r local aiitilleutlfjiM, u» lliey rxnnot reaob th» UWaM-d liurtluu «f the par. Then- I* only out* way to «i'h> diifucw, anil tlul la by constitutional roinpilleK. lk>afiR'»s Ik cou-ieil l>y «n Influuicil .-onillilun of tbe muc-'Uf Jluinx of Ibe KUBtacblmi Tub.'. Wlipu tblH tube Ih lnflami'd you bare • rtimbllui; raund or liuix-rfc-rt hearing, and when It Ih entirely cloned lk-afncca U lhe ri-xult. and onlc»» tbe infljuninatloi! can b» taken out and tbla tube restored to lu uoimal i-oadltlon, bear- Ins will Ih- destroyed forever: nine c»»e» out ot ten -ire cauned by Catarrh, which Is nothing but an Indamed condition of Ibe rancoua mirfaeea. Wc will glre One Hundred Dollar* for any can of Deufries* (eauwd*by catarrh) that cannot M eured by Hall's Catarrh Cure Send tae circa- lars, free. _ F, J. CIIEKKV & CO., Toledo. O. Sold by Druggists, ..'" Take Ball't X'-salb PlUs for oouttpttloSi imi tan wo aa F. M. THOMPSON GO. «TH« QumJIty Stor«" Groceries, Dry Goods, Crockery, Boota and Shoca mmm $$$ SAVED are $$$ EARNED READ ami lit u« *>iix*' iiuin for you ! ™e WALDORF L. A. MUla, Manafw Oiwra lloaaa oa Mra. & Jeoninga, Prop. EiccWeiit Cwiiint - Amcricwi md European Pint — Electric iif hi Hoi It Cold Water-Sample Rooms Phones- SpeciaJ Rates by the month f --a-Miaa ffia laaai lalaa ■WNHmpmtte 9 t^^m ^^^0^^ w^m*^^ MnaadSpvifdi kttttttttt *Pta BMw drill*. nt*ti n hmttt*' ermn*t11n-ti fn* ib* tfrfs and ftrr rt«ts of novlaa pietotm The awlifwrt- fslly »ppr»- clatad lb* different Items espeolalty tht boxlna fa whlrh a faw of Um airia sbowtd thar Imd «MN« knowtadia *t tba resaly art !*,:, i\*.e \ntm\'tnn ***mit*x*t\"tm m i-.ni ham's Pout i'SiminieU* ¥.**. I. .teemm won to* -^ j^toi heal iha a^ paaaaae*. flt# p*a« «ti* tfc» aoar» ot lid, •Ma --•»"--. - *~zs ~r. . ft Hst«* aad c FalriM-M iW tn weemt pdte mtk a srors af li". L Paforf won tli* t» pins *tUi a aror* of Sit T. ftoraa *««««d oitk Sta , ..'...i.. y. .«■* *'■**<$ tmmt.ttiMt-.it alttt'l )hfa<-d «i autti-tf-i-et-tf nbUli }**» b*.*-u ac-n>pl«d xittmltf is«i»»ls»ms*lr bf th* Mottrnm «mnm*4 nl MrtBMda. aaarf i1*^-*' *wl\Jm bK*»J'!wl f,"wu! bftaalws of tli* part, as a at*!«m»r.t ansta. ttmrmbrr ttmi. Owrcome the weakness and nature curat thc coM- that is the law of reason. Carefully awm* rtrojor-d pills, syrups or stimulant!.; Hxty arc <mty propa ami bw.es ami whips. Ithtb* vtiiT tr-.ttffr tn.il tv-i.iri'shmf'n? •hk-h ewm* <»!rfrh^^^„ff. .trtngthen thc fut.-s 7 , _ ' t*>-k«nn Man |ja»!i ... , , , -** I- I.. P- tr ^■Uuvtfi-riiwj-i-ntrtr>*'>ririnii-i' r ■ ■ ■"-' * * ■ ■ ■ ■-—■■■—-■■ ■■■ « ——««********«- And "mark thi* mM—Skmt'% Bawl- won gcwmlas -body beat as pratf-ciMM igMau mimm nkhmn*. Get Scott's at jam drw« «m* tnJojr. It ahray* <ftren0b<«« t»d IwlldN hp X Uu4.kv> u**u-U ■*#■» aU»*»<* ■*»■ ji-t-i: tmnb9mm,tarMx..tn*u:i**. t . ..i^*.,,!,-!.;.-*,.. * »•*■*.. t*9***t,,ltt9t*tA> .t*. ** vaaicra io think, liw »o«»d#*i tn no- eiallai prfnetpie and ilmnm in no- rtoltst tiston from m int»r»»tla»:il i atandpomi ot *m of the mtntf-Mfot* ium«d l»> thf a««'»a;i*s i»artl*-» *»f ih» brlllaerwil -msmfriMi M » mb**- HMUl ut+vlliiti tbt- Sattomi -t'lmar-tl ;» f#t«i»t-il< 5"»tt #§l-»«*fm-T-i-t'*•?« »'*■#'• from tttt' (i-'tii-ioii r»f t'-Jn- !#-',>«*• membem of l"arli*»m-rat »i*»l tbr *t>- tmh* <*f ih* i^bor Pent to tak* part | • Itt (fM Uh»ra.t *ad T<w> imrtit* ',n tht* "WHHSoNfirisi" **ss*wt»tBi tt* f*»«s| tbo arotlmrs to Ja***** t*# *wa» T%»*» I decision tu nt.*- uo i»«ri In ib* rr rvtt WJi««t, |»r itm ||». mnrk,, Uoiitn IIim-nI Kl-mrr. \tn lh I Sola H,*nt h'l*,tir, !H lb TartMii HrNiid'r«HimliM*K, jM'r '.I 11*. fin Kt « '!,«, «•!,.. -* I V . * . *' K *' Strwvti«"M*-v t-iin '» V • ••>"' Kn»sf *»«"*Hr Mn-Miti*-*! '2 t*tr Hf*l I'iimn Nonr I'li-kliti. 1* «»r. I»«>ifI »ii»«n i »rri»- iiiiHiiiii, pt-r j»kt, Mairii- lUkmir l*n«-d»»r. |»#-r fin i •....; ** I -,., r , „-,>* i, ttt. fact* -Safe m£» t^^B q~~m *a^ _^ (B-M 4BM& , , * i REnEnBCR 1 la*- .iU»\. |iri<f^ .im- FIVK PKK t'ENTiliwtrtiiit l..rniM|, St.00 UM $366 10 . .AV ** ,75 M m to ao OO.li* With aaarjr $10 00 cash ordaroa Sattrdajr wa giaa 1 lb of flat- t*t i*jH-»r frxi-r** nf|l« .Dfll.'l I*. -'■ ilrja*. .ir*. jii%! ftitttt f«r Salimlay ami Mm- Phone 25 Blairmore, Alta. Tho 8toro That 8AVK8 Vou Morrey uL. *w««*aatfi*Hsi^jflM ^^TW****"^ -Vi' it-ii-VhJi.^MWMiilh Page SIX THE DISTRICT LEDGES, FERNIE, .B.C., January 2, 1915 Coal Dust Explosions Investigations By OB. J. Taffau-el, Llevin, France 1 am very much impressed by this manifestation of international brotherhood; tbe mining engineers on both sides ot tbe ocean have similar subjects to deal with, meet with the same difficulties, expose themselves sometimes to similar dangers; they are like companions in arms in the battle fought by mankind hi order to subjugate tbe natural forces and to draw profit therefrom. There is no other field where this fraternity must mani: est itself more actively than in the studies pursued with a view to improving the safety of mines and to rendering impossible in the future these mining disasters, which every year claim hundreds of victims. These are very difficult problems, Uie solution cf which requires numerous and labor- thousand annually. But the development of the mines, the deepening of the workings, which became wanner and drier, the increase of the ventilation which dried up the galleries, and many other causes, have increased the dust danger. On March 10th, 1906, at the Courriere collieries, which were absolutely free from firedamp, an explosion occurred which devastated the workings of one pit and part of the workings of two neighboring and connected mines, and caused tlie loss of 1,099 lives. 'This disaster, the greatest that ever occurred in tlie mines of the world, has demonstrated in an indisputable manner the reality of the coal-dust danger. Thus was shown in France the Imperative necessity of studying this danger and of investigating the means of fighting it. Contrary to what Impious experiments accompanied -by very I l)ene<i i„ the united States, it was not" The extensions been constructed aixluoua .scientific investigations; lt is extremely desirable that the various mining countries, which have undertaken to solve these difficult problems, ahould unite their efforts in order to succeed as soon as possible and as well as possible. I think It will be Interesting to you to know what has been done in Prance along tbls line. It waa the Courriere disaster which led in France, as well as In other countries, to the undertaking of experiments oa -a large scale with a view to investigating the danger of coal dusts. We have had In France, prior to 1891, numerous explosions in the mines; but beginning from that time great progress has been made in the fight against fire-damp in all the mines where fire-damp was found, even if In ex- ceptlon-ally large quantities. To meet tbls ead mine ventilation was consid- erably improved by modifying, when necessary, the method of working and by substituting, for instance, the system of complete filling of the mine excavations tor that of partial filling or none at all; use was made ot improved safety lamps, particularly of the double-gauze ond bonneted 'Marsaut type; the use of black powder for firing shots in the coal was forbidden; the escape of fire-damp was observed with greatest attention by making precise gas analyses every -week and sometimes every day lu all the splits of tha air current. Thanks to these the Government, but the 6oal Owners' Mining Association bf France, that took the initiative in making these investigations and experiments, establishing the station- of Lie vin, and furnishing all the necessary funds. However, this initiative had the full approval of the Government, and led to my appointment as Director, having formerly been a Government mining engineer. -Further, an administrative committee, the fire damp committee, appointed by the Government, keeps in touch with the experiments and ratifies tbe results. The first experiments of the experimental station of Llevin were made in 15107 on a restricted scale; but showed that the various kinds of coal dust had finite different inflammabilities, the most inflammable having the largest proportion of volatile matter, and that by mixing a sufficient amount of stone dust with the coal dust. the latter could be made non-inflammable. From year to year the investigations have been continued on an ever larser scale. A.t present the testing gallery is 1,000 feet long and has, at a distance qf 750 feet from the origin, a side branch of 230 feet The gallery is entirely on the surface; the first 90 feet has been made of reinforced concrete In order to have a rectangular cross-section; the following portion up to 600 feet from the origin is circular in cross-section, In order to of- ter the best form for increasing pr6s- part of the gallery, to 1,000 feet have ot special steel plates of %, % and 1 inch thickness. A branch tube connects .the gallery with the ventilator, which is used for driving out the smoke after the explosion, and a trap-door protects the ventilator during the majority of the tests; it has beeu found, In fact, that even if the ventilation should have any slight influence upon the initial phase of the explosion,' It does not have any Influence on the propagation. The experimental station also has a smaller steel gallery for the Investigation of explosives. The two galleries nxe so arranged as.to receive mixtures of fire-damp and air in explosive proportions iu an explosive chamber, or with a low content of fire-damp in their entire length. There are several 'laboratories, oue ot which is specially devoted to the study of explosives; in addition to various apparatus met with in the majority of laboratories of this Wnd, of the flame; thi^ passage, which takes place ,a little sooner-toward the centre of the gallery than on the -wall, where the recording is done, has as its effect to reduce considerably tho, velocity of the air and often during, violent explosions to change their direction; the reason thereof is to be found in the increase of volume of the gases in consequence of the combustion; there is, on the one hand, a blast in front of the flame, waves wlU<Jb maintain and reinforce the pioneering wave, and on the other hand, a recoil of the burned gases toward the regions wh-etre the explosion was less violent and tbe pressure was lower; this reversion of the direction of the movement of tbe gases during the passage of the flame is sometimes sufficiently strong to give great dynamic effect in a direction opposite to the direction of the explosion; this explains, the contradictions observed sometimes, in tbe investigations In consequence of mine accidents. An artificial gallery, like the one at Llevin, is easy to clean aud to prepare, and allows of performing numerous teats at any season; in certain series of tests we have been able to make one teat a day; the total number of testa Jn the large gallery exceeds at present 1,400. We have, therefore, collected a large number of results. We have investigated the laws of development of the dust explosions, which enabled me to establish in 1910 measurements, which bave already been made obligatory by the regulation of 1895, not a single large explosion took place between 1891 and 1906, and the proportion ot miners killed remained very low, at about one per suresT" rt"Tr5"iteerTuBeTrreet"ln~a\F meter and % Inch thick. In one Instance an extremely violent dust explosion generated tn the last 30 feet a pressure ot about 280 lbs. per square Inch and caused the destruction of this Llevin experimental station, which gives a complete image of the flame of the explosion for every one-thousandth part of a second. The dust explosions produced in the large gallery are investigated with the help of numerous apparatus, chronographs, manometers, gas-sampling bottles, etc., which it would take tbo much time to describe here; I shall confine myself to explaining a diagram obtained with one of these apparatus. One of the curves, recorded photographically, gives the variation of the pressure as a function of time at tho point where the apparatus was located; the first point to be noted is the arrival, at the nianometer, ot the shock wave produced by the detonation of the explosive; the pressure is maintained by the combustion of the dusts and rises in proportion as :he explosion approaches a maximum. The passage of the flame is photographically recorded on the same film; its passage lasts but a fraction of a sec ond. Another curve gives the velocity of the air; Immediately after the passage of the shock wave the air is set In motion in the direction ot the explosion, running from the centre of combustion; tills Is the "pioneering" wave wTncirr^sea'tlreTiuatrthis-fiTst-veluq!* ty amounts to from 50 to 100 fpet per second under the conditions ot this test, but It rises rapidly at the same time as the pressure, and attains a maximum at the moment ot passage thero is an extremely rapid clnemato-1 the theory of explosions based on the graph established last year by the; laws of combustion and of the dynamics of fluid. Numerous series of tests bave been made with the dust- less or watered zones, or with the pure dust zones, or with zones containing variable proportions of stone and coal dust; these zones of from 300 to.600 feet in length prove to be incapable of stopping a violent explosion. But i succeeded in 1909 and 1910 in stopping explosions, even the most violent, by means of arresting barriers where large masses of water, or of stone dust nre accumulated at the point where .the combustion is to be stopped; these masses are set in action by the pioneering wave. During the last 1% years, In consequence of an explosion that occurred in the Clarence mine in Northern France, which seems to have propagated Itself with exceptional slowness, -I have -been trying to improve the arresting barriers by in- creasing the quantity of the accumulated extinguishing materials, by securing tbelr setting in action even by weak pioneering waves, and by making their discharge last sufficiently long in the case when the flame arrives several seconds late. I arrived last year at a solution which showed Itself to be efficacious by means of a slow discharging water trough or tank. 1908 and 1909 and more than 500 bests made -more- recently, had as their object to investigate the relative capacity for proportions of stone dust and deposited'in variable quantities in the gallery, in the presence of various initial explosions, with or without watering, with or without the presence of various fire-damp contents In the atmosphere of the gallery. At the- same time the inflammability of these dust' mixtures -was measured by means of a laboratory apparatus which was thus calibrated for the gallery tests. I have thus arrived at an empirical law which, with the help of the "in- flammator," a laboratory inflammability- testing apparatus, gives tbe relative degree of various dust deposits, according to tbe value of the -multiple factors of the problem. -But there is a factor whose Influence is difficult to determine by ipeans of tests made in a single gallery; it is the influence of the gallery itself, of its sectional area, of the nature of its walls, of the arrangement of tbe orifices, blind ends, ramifications; the theory indicates that this Influence mtiBt be considerable. It is therefore essential to make comparative tests In other galleries pud to check the results of tbe artificial gallery by meanB of tests made iii a real mine; only tests made in an experimental mine, like the Bureau's experimental mine at Iiruceton,*Pa., can be considered as giving results that can. be Immediately applied to practice. In France we were impressed by this question about two years ago, and 'I was able to profit last year by the abandonment of a gallery in the Comnjentry mine, where I made 16 tests which gave results tliat agree fairly -well with the tentative results obtained at Ltevin. They showed also how bends or turns in the passageways favored tlie stopping of explosions. The tests were stopped by the destruction of the gallery and by the Intrusion of water. In three months I shall have at my disposal a new experimental field In the workings of the Montvtcq mine, which will soon be abandoned. An ideal experimental mine, particularly because it is well equipped with recording apparatus of all kinds and Is perfectly adapted to the experimental requirements, is the Bruceton mine, whose tests the Bureau of 'Mines has kindly permitted me to keep in touch with. I have been extremely Interested in the study of the important results obtained so far; I have seen witb the most cordial satisfaction the advances made by Mr. Rice. By means of investigations parallel to those pur- ROCKEFELLER RELATIONS. INDUSTRIAL ."INVESTIGATION." hsv©-beeTr^xpeHffietttl«s-f©.*r-sev«ralLsaedH&^ months on concentrated coal dust re. ceptacles. which so far have given me good results and will unodubtedly be soon ready to be adopted ln practice. Some hundred tests made between &&£$ *y ''iT\ ,«* i ,,'t <; y^tOi M^ c\vj\N<' *m i^'" Men of Powerful Personality Recognize the Value of Health F" ii not ttm what a nan twdltmt* but from what he iitutt, dial Wood ii aade. Pint Wood mean* perfect health. foperfect tTttwdon aad awmilation eauaai impure blood, bodily wailoMM and nwntal awthy. UowiubU (ood k tt freqwat watribtttary camt of fafifMtfan um! consequent itomach and Waataa) tfiwrdera. Enwof cBrteanbeqakkly aadaaWycometedbythaproeaptuieot ENO'S "FRUIT SALT" lhe natural mmdy kt ptmtlht aad reUrriat all faactkwal disorder* of tin body's ffltap-tbe liter, ter abi ing it to *parate from the Mood thoae aabontem mattan whkh art danfarooi to tht health. nr* ■■ f. t.t. .tl. lutM* O t Itm ****** mh*U»*>» .itt* *0***tit***i ■tXtHtiCa^H.li st dps &■*»« l'i -2. ?*rtj-y* *3mt*™p **" wm™f long, and ii ia every raapect aa hannleaa as the jaicea ol tha Umt htm which St ■ oUiiaad. For aateia alt tha principal towns and dim of Canada. Order a bottle TO-DAY ho« yow dealer. Pttpertd ottt) h t X C. ENO., Limited, TnA Salt* Worit% London, England Afa^fwCa^datHawMP.WN«eAC^U^^lOMeanlS^Tor«*. ed the method of stopping explosions, Introduced new ideas and made arrangements which seem to be both very practical aad very efficacious. It is not sufficient merely to theorize about the coal dust danger and the means of overcoming it; it ls necessary to introduce in a practical way what is suggested by the experiments. Tbe majority ot the dusty mines !n Prance have made great advances along this line In the course of tba last years. Hie first precautions, which have -been taken and which are the most Important, are those whoso object it Is to suppress or prevent the initial causes of inflammation; theso are, In tbe first place, all the measures which I have Indicated In the flrat part of my remarks relative to he firedamp danger; also the extenalon. of tha safety explosive* to the duty mines, tbe suppression In these mines of lamps with naked flames, tbe assignment of special employees to the shot firing, tbe -recommendation of firing the shots preferably atter or be* tween shifts. The moat important point after that consists In rendering the dust deposits as little inflammable as possible over tbe entire length of the haulage roadways and of tha principal arteries of the mine; tbla neutralisation of the dust la rarely doaa through watering, almoet always through removal ot tbo dust folWed by stono or rack dustlna- Practice has shown that, oa condition that tight can ara used, tbe result of such aa operation is to nutetain tbt i»w- portlon of ssh above 10 or even above 'Jt per rent, for two, tbr** months, or sometimes longer, tf the nlflaamabt!* Ity tests wblch are made rsKularljr la tba majority bt tba dos»r mines show that the aaa content most be maintained above H per aaat. tha operation mast ha renewed almoet even three meatha; with laaa Infla-mmaMe *mh and * laaa elevated Unit of Uta ash content, tha operations ot aentnllu- tion could be made at longer Intervals. Finally, aa a third precaattoa, tha mine sections era separated hy arrw lag harriers, about S,tSS af theee -Aa* x'xtt ara artnatly tastatted in the Frrnch mines. Such ls tbe organization afilnsr the dast daaaer. which ia on the way ol hclns pit lato practice wlwrs tlw miter* af the dast* er the preeenee at fire damn rendered wane BMasaiwe Mire m*mmttyt~-mix*Mo aaa An ***■ Mains. A Chicago man baa a machine ta bnry mitten darts* tb* bnt- What wa want ta a maetoine ust wttt awry the jingoes before the war aterta. Was it a spirit of sardonic humor ot ■failure to understand which moyed John P. Rockefeller, Jr., to follow'-his imperious rejection of President •.Wil. son's true plan for the -Colorado mining situation with the anonu-ncement that a commission of the -Rockefeller E'oundatlon (an institution financed.$y the Rockefeller millions), was to undertake an inquiry into general industrial relations between workmen and employers? '.»-'" Does Mr. Rockefeller really sense the fact that roraething is very wrong la the world, of labor, in Which justice and real freedom are denied, workers, or does he merely desire data to sustain tbe Standard Oil ideas of freedom and the economic theories be voiced before "the House Committee on Mines? , Have the American people forgotten that strange, sinister -witness, his dogmatism, his^absolute unyielding indifference to public sentiment, his cynical policies, bis terrible concentration of purposes his assumption of -infallibility? This Is the man who proposes to use his money to finance a worldwide quest for the truths of the causes ot conflicts between "Labor and Capital." Note Uie abstract terms witb which the effect of Isolating the problem from the human beings concerned. Furthermore, remember the old adage: tile who pays the piper may call the, tune. . This "investigation" will be conducted by the Rockefeller Foundation, lt will be remembered that this is the foundation that vainly sought a federal charter but was refused because Congress felt tbat Its influence would be undemocratic ahd anti-social. "In spirit and ln method the investigation will be like that carried on by the Rockefeller Institute tor 'Medical Research." That is to say, a new germ or a new form of life l^s been noted. Let there be an assemblage of the savants and tbe scientists to observe this new bug. Let them come armed with microscopes, laboratory outfits, to observe and study the reactions and the habits of this new bug. Let tbe phenomena be carefully noted, tabulated, compared, ln order to formulate principles and rules and reduce to scientific formulae. - Let the investigators be prepared to experiment Vivisection promotes the interest ot science—this new bug, the worker, may be improved -by a few opeartlons, or the removal of a few wants or aspirations. Let the investigators maintain the scientist's attitude of disinterested aloofness, and they may be able to discover great possibilities for the miners of Colorado, Of course, the -mhisrs-nsed-do-nothlug-but-patlsiti^ submit to" be "investigated," castigated or dissected. If the efforts of this scientific In- AFRAID SHE Suffered Terrfbly UntU She "TookVfnrtt-a-tfws*' St. Jbandb Matha, Jak. 27th., 1914. "After/Suffering for * long time-, witb Dyspepsia, I have been cored by ,4Fnut-a-tives". - I. suffered so- much that I would not ds«e eat for I wss afraid of drying. Five years ago, I received samples ef "Frtut-aJttipes". I did not wish to try tbem for-a bad little confidence in them but, seeing • my husband's anxiety, * decided to do- so and at once I felt relief. Then I sent for three boxes and I kept improving until I was cored. WhHeelck, I lost several pounds,'but' after'taking "Frait-a-tives", I quickly, regained what I hsd lost. Now I.est, steep and. digest well—fa a word, I am completely- cured, thanks to "Frnit-a-thwr. Madak M. CHARBONNEAIT "Fruit-a-tives" is the greatest stomach tonic in the worM aad will slwayscarelndieestion, SonrStonfticb, '• Heartburn", Dyspepsia and other Stomach Troubles. • , 50c. s box, 6 for $2.50, trial ske, 39c. At all dealers or sent on receipt of price by Fruit-s-tivesLijnited, Ottawa, CANADIAN PAG8FIC New Year Holidays Fare and one-third for the round trip Between ail stations, Port Arthur to Vancouver & , branches DEC. 30th to JAH. 1st, 1915 Final return limit Jan. 4th For further particulars apply to Nearest agent or R.'DAWSON District Passenger Agent. CALGARY :; ALBERTA qulry could be turned upon the heart and mind of John D. Rockefeller and infuse Into them an understanding of tbe Idea tbat if he and the other coal operators would only get oft the backs of the miners and loose tbelr strangle bold from tbelr throats, the miners would normally and rationally work out their own welfare without outside ■assistance, dive tbe workers a chance and they will establish justice for themselves as Independent, capable men ahould. Let tbem be men, uot dependents. Let them conduct their own investlgatllona It they want them.* .;"*.' Mr. Rockefeller's Investigations oan do nothing mom thut produce a Standard Oil -card Index system of the phenomena ot Industrial relations. The foundation can not accept Standard Oil money and leave out Rockefeller. Rockefeller dominates all agencies anS activities with which he ts associated. This fact is ono of the reesons why the association between the -Department of Agriculture and the Rockefei- tar Foundation roused' nubile indlgna- tlon. Recognition of thl* principle led the National Educational Association, to declare for cducatloa unhanl- per-ed by subsidisation by private foundations or endowments. Within the recent past hae come an additional verification of Dr. Wm. H. Allen's explanation 9 his resignation from tlie\ New York tttty Bureau ot Municipal Research, charging that the contributions from tbe Rockefeller Foundations were stifling the bureau -and substituting so-called "scientific" research for municipal reusearch. If Mr. Rockefeller would really do labor and all the nation* favor, be would follow a suggestion recently made: "The one thing that the world would gracefully accept from Mr, Rockefeller now would be tho establishment of a groat endowmett of research and education to help other people to see In time how they can keep rrom being like him." "O wad some power tbe glfUe tie us, To fee ourselves as others see u«l" —-American Kederotioulst. -V * -.• •' > I bJoH 'W-*.'.J > n 'jr -MM ♦ A ****"* .* 1 •*.;& im \ 'Cyiti *m*ti lli* St? & tm* 'if * *9. .**, A7^:^ 'm*+/)$t}rf'1'' :. -t^C'y m# These 7 Have [{ Ripened \ on Hie Tree While the women of Berope are ferret to harvest the ttoo the men rnimi. tke tmm ere tarteatiair ttt hama era? the woeaiitt rximt, Mit n*r>* *»f»f ft With MMMM,, tlw tvtitg ettaeee ef Kmbm, who fan* bmm i*l«»le« ta MM tm tbo m—.^j* »%. mm , .^.-..*._, *»■*-.. — 1^^^lfc^JW M*m jttb^^Jk^ttt^aim 01 tie ground that It pfWMhm vt«- •d tad patk*4 bi^b^JuSSoT\ntf "SMkW* Rmi ni houim^ eweet mm buttf, w ewa im mttmpm, iwSJ^t!WS^!^S!^/mSSS£i^li "zSl jwffl-wgply gj»yttm tbk ******* wrtHrtiliW ftwfc, Wttfttt Hvlm wrreppen today, Mwt 00 tlviMb ' j Gtt tils BtantiM OranftA Spooa . MVi It •••lnto<t** OTMge Of tMMW tRf WMt» I » 44<wi»i4timtj** «■*■■»»«~« •>*.*»»*■«*, *-.*»**t«»*wrt«» ) |t**e,«*Witt*'■'v fw1wi1j-i-t>»-yfT>aTyea,-p»e»»I ,, tmt womta tmb mtn| • •^^^f "^b^b^»^p *^^* w*t* ^a*m^^^^9*^n inm. e*^diiM'MiiB«_>iM^,ki -•S^Ht *jgstfaj^*m** nmom "^hhh hh tUX'Si' ju|Aj|u jn^m^ngi iu^u «ii|u^^|^yg|isMtm^kOm^*\mit-^*khk9. fftfa fftfiMWw, etnrn fi I, aavra ftkr, ntet *mrii **tm***tn n - rz*,.. -. ... m' ~z-.ss-. ^Sx^xZ**^- **?y jfW! 'Jt 1 i x • •: s-va-s j.-j'-'i-'S' .\ TBE DISTRICT LEDGER, FERNIE,.B.C., January 2,1915 Page SBVSN m u Extends to all his Friends and Patrons The Compliments of of The Season. % J. D, QUAIL Hardware and Furniture Thone 37 FERNIE B. C. Tiie Original xanil Only Genuine Beware of Imitations Sold on the Merits of Minard s Liniment A. Macnell S. Banwell MACNEIL dt BANWELL Barristers, Solicitors, Notaries, Etc. Offices: Ground Floor, Bank of Hamilton Building Fernie, B. C. Full, supply of following for ah appetizing meal to choose from. Beef, Pork, Mutton Poultry, Butter and Eggs try bur Cambridge Sausages for tomorrow's breakfast. CaLL OR PHONE Calgary Cattle Co. Phone 68 , Wood Street FERNIE, B. C. ■*. C. Laws Alex. I, F*sher LAWE & FISHER ATTORNEYS Fernie, B. C. L>UHim>IE= df-Ht-l'ITTg — ?' We Are Ready to Scratch sft you- bill any item of lumber aet found Just as we represented. Tbere is no hocus pocus in - This Lumber Business When you vaat spruce we do net send you hemlock. When you buy first-class lumber we don't slip in ■ lot of culls. Those who buy once from us always come again. Those wbo have not yet made our acquaintance are taking chances they wouldn't ea- A Discussion ofthe of Drink By Alexander Scott P. Carosella Wholesale Liquor Dealer Dry Goods, Qrocerlee, Boots and Bboee, Genu' FurnlsbtaM BAKER BRANCH AT AVENUE HOSMER, B.C. A praaaher says John D. Rockefeller Is the mtteet man In the world, whereat old Jehs winks knowingly and Arabs eao-tter coal mine. -cbnnter~lf~tEeyhonght tbelr lumber bare. KENNEDY & MANGAN — Dealers in — Lumber. Lath, Shingles, 8ash and Doors. SPECIALTIES—Mouldings, Turnings, Brackets, and Detail Work OFFICE AND YARD—McPherson ave. Opposite Q. N. Depot. P.O. Box 2% Phone 23. iThat overindulgence in alcoholic liquors is Injurious to health and morals goes without saying. No one but a fool or a knave would attempt to -deniy it. But that overindulgence in alcohol Is responsible for tbe problems of poverty, unemployment, vice, crime and insanity is untrue, and it is safe and logical to assume tbat -many of those most active iu the "cause" of prohibition know it. .Medical authorities are agreed -that alcohol in small doses is a valuable stimulant and a food, and in large amounts acts as a depressant and a poison. "In moderation, wine, beer, and spirits may be taken throughout a long life without impairing the {.'en- eral health."—'^Practice of Medicine." by William Osier, M.D., F.R.S., (Ap- pleton.) "The. habitual use of moderate amounts of alcohol does not directly and of necessity do harm, . . . For certain wasting diseases It is "combined with milk or eggs, the most pei feet food known for digestion."-— "Theapeutics: Its Principle and Practice," by H. C. Wood,x M.D., LL.T). (Lippincott). But the habit of frequent stimulation crten grows into drunkenness. This depends, however, upon the state of the individual's nervous system and environment. Persons whose nervous systems are low are.more likely to crave alcoholic stimulation.ith.aii healthy persons. And tho condition of nerves, digestion and general bodily health may be due to a hundred and one different causes, but the chief causes of that state of health which demands artificial stimulation are worry, malnutrition, overwork, impure and insufficient air in home and workshop and uncongenial environ ment. Drunkenness in itself is not tha. cause of any social problem, but is the result of economic ills—economic mismanagement. Tbat there- should be a constant desire for alcoholic stimulant by a vast number of our people reflects very unfavorably upon our mode ot social life. For a healthy and happy people will not feel the need of artificial stimulation. Although occasionally one might get de- ll.lmmlply rti-nnk. jiiRt nn TT^I-a {gllna'1 i-To^-ifj^oT *., red cow gets drunk when she finds KINGS HOTEL Bar supplied with the bent Wines Liquors and Ciftttr* OININd IIOOM IN CONNKCTION sober as because the others are not sober. •Submitting, but not admitting, that intennpenui.ee is responsible for poverty and vice and crime, is it true that the closing of the saloon makes for temiperance An 'investigation will prove that it does not; that, in fact, "prohibition" increases the consumption of spirituous (and poisoned sumption of spirituous tand poisoned and watered) liquors, and decreases the consumption of pure beer and light wines. Any travelling man will tell you that the easiest thing procurable in a "dry" town is whisky. Unless you wear an Anti-Baloon League badge you will .be almost in- variably approached by the bellboy of your hotel and cautiously asked if you want a drink. And such drink! Prohibition gives rise to seml-seeret whiskey drinking and nothing is mo(re conducive to drunkenness, or rather alcohol poisoning than this. .Mayor Tyler of -Xew Castle, Pa„ will testify to the fact that, the closing of the saloons iu -his city greatly in- creased drunkenness and petty crime. Mayor Coughlin of Fall River, Mass., 'Mayor Ashley, of New Bedford, .Mass., -Mayor Thompson of Chattanooga Ten-n./iMayor House of Nashville, iTenn., Governor Pothier, Rhode Island, Governor Davidson of Wisconsin, -Governor Patterson of Tennes- see and a host of others have already testified to the complete failure of prohibition. But, after all, no one knows better than the distiller himself and the "patent medicine" vendor just what the result of prohibition and strict and heavy licensing is. The prohibitionist is glib concerning the increase In prohibition or "dry" territory, but is strangely silent regarding Its effect. Why If we sus- pec: the prohibitionist, of being the sei vant of the distiller, it is not to be wondered at, surely, when we consid- er that— The consumption of alcoholic liquors of all sorts has increased 90 per ceivt per capita In twenty years. The amount of whisky produced for the year. 1898 was only about 80,00').- 000 gallons, while for the year ended June 30, 1012, there was produced are intemperate. And the assertion that alcohol is filling our insane asylums is without foundation. The effect of alcohol on insanity cannot be ascertained. Let the honest social reformer give over this nonsensical preaching about "druukneness and poverty," "the saloon and the pawnshop." Let him- not be used as a "cat's paw" for unscrupulous mercenaries, who find the open saloon and the brewery a stumbling block to their own ghoulishness. If the saloon Is an evil, let us not replace It with an infinitely greater evil—the "speak easy" and the opium den. Uf the saloon is now the social center of our workmen, our husbands, lathers, sweethearts and brothers, then let us see to it that a better, cleaii-er, more elevating social center is provided. Let us give the people healthy, human lives, sufficient leisure and amusement, and pure meat and drink, and drunkenness will soon disappear. Since .the nubile lias an appetite for liquor, since that appetite is not destroyed but only increased or perverted by the closing of the saloon, why not try the opposite of prohibition? It has worked well in many European countries. There is less drunkenness in those countries where prohibition and Sunday closing Is unknown, such as Italy, Austria, Germany, and most drlunkenness in prohibitory countries, such as Scotland, Norway, and the Scandinavian territory. Let the government remove tlie tax on liquor, and do,away with the saloon license. Taxation never kept any one from drinking. It simply encourages adulteration and makes the tavern keeper a power in politics. Let the government establish a standard of purity and see that it is lived up to. The adulteration of liquor End not the actual quantity consumed is what does ntost'harm. Any one desiring a glass of pure serted, it will jam against one of them. (4) There is a practice prevailing among miners to force tbe powder, thereby causing the premature explosion of tbe charge. ,(5) It frequently happens that in his hurry a miner may neglect to put the first stick of powder to the back of tlie hole.' -He then puts in the primer and forces it on to the powder, driving the charge back a couple uf inches or more, This is a common practice among miners and a large percentage of accidents may be attributed to this cause. It illustrates a device that should prove a great benefit to miners in both quart/, and coal. It will enable one to place his powder to the back of the hole without its coining into contact with the sides. The charger consists pf a light copper tuble or thimble with a rod or handle of %-in. round copper riveted to the side of the tube. The thimble is made half an inch larger in dlame-er than the cartridge and half an inch less thau the diameter ct" the hole. A slot is made in the tube to accommodate the fuse. The charger is open at ■both ends, thus enabling the tamping bar to bc inserted next the powder and preventing undue, pressure. -Both charge and tamping bar are inserted Into the hole at the same time. Arter the charge has been delivered to the back of the hole, the charger is withdrawn over ibe. tamper, and the powder is pressed into a soiid mass in the hnck of the hole. Some miners make a practice of splitting the paper cartridge and compressing the powder to the full diameter of the hole. This can be done more safely with the charger, us the split cartridge does not come in contact with the hole :it a uy point, thus eliminating those onuses for premature discharge previously referred to. Directory of Fraternal Societies *^**a/vm'mm^*^^^/i'^i-»^x\v^'fw*'i-*.'i\* INDEPENDENT ORDER OF ODD FELLOWS Meets every Wednesday evening at 8 o'clock ln K. P. Hall. Noble Grand, J. T. Puckey. Secretary, J. B, MciWeJohn. ESTHER REBEKAH LODGE NO. 20 meets first and third Thursdays In month, at 8 p. in., in K. P. Hall. A. MINTON, N. G. S. TOWNSEND, R. Sec. ONTARIO WORKMEN'S COMPENSATION ACT The now Workmen's Compensation Act. passed at the last session of the Ontario Government, comes into effect on aJuuary 1st, 1915. Those who have given the matter serious consUleraiion have not reasonable grounds to find fault with this advanced legislation. , , ,, ,_ ,, It has taken a long time for the pro- light wine or beer with his or her mid- vln(1„ ,0 „,„,.„ 1)roper provls,on fof day meal should be able to get "*t without going to a saloon or a high- priced restaurant. And the $10-a- week clerk Ss as much entitled to it ns the president of the company? And It Is not one whit more Immoral for Nellie, the stenographer, than it Is for -—l-J.*^. «.tli^J-.=t-.-._**. W MILLS, Prip After spetdltnc fan mlltlton rtolMrs of the people's money and nineteen lives th* traeldent pretty nearly not the fiat Minted to Vera Cms. OU put! politic* la a stunmte of the oattiieNi to net lh office at much is poaa^bte and for the insldes to let oat of efflee •• »«ch ii possible. tmmmmmtimmmimiimitmmmmnmttmum Shiloh ^BftW^. WWW© W i^mm ■ *^^w ^^^w Fsmis-Fort Steele Brewing Co., Ltd. ■mammmm^mmmm'*'**m9mmmmmmmwmmmmmmmmmmm Beer and Porter Bofflid 8oodj i Spwliltj 5S5SSS List of Locals District 18 mi %m Mt? JSU tt,'. IIM. MU l*CJ IMS bit tm mm nu na wt Mt* IMT bm. not P.O. tmtwm •n***mi"l* ' *• «'*A«»»#.»- fta-M-**!.***, IM; ■nmnm tbm*t *f. ttimttmn, ttmaet Pr***, vte *tn*in*r. nffltvte .....Janet fmtbn, tbm tt, tHtbttmo, Alta. ntatpttofe.............. Wm. Attbm, tHttttmio, Jute. ■tim^mm.... •.»•,•..**.***. ....imttitOm-*wtmmn*bt &**&* tiMMWtato. • I, MtteneH, usi-mmmo, t-tnn, Atta. ■nsi-M-rw-i. vn*ttn*n Wnrram i********** **■» Cuteeaaa.....\f......... J, JoltfMiaa,' Colea**. Alt*. OeeMft.........,,,,.... It, -QtrMtt, Certta, ■MC. Ctifteek Mines P. Swaastea, Chinook Mlues, Comnmtm, All. Ferule tfert. Uphill, Ferale. R C. Prank VCeve M-ertan, Itaaa, Alta, HOlefMt .Ma** fltlgler. HUkrast, Alu. Uttiftndft t* Moore, llli ttnm -*?*ewa» N. Mttbrttte i0tEHonoeo UMiwnss.,, .rroxM ssmsim, -ueamm ana, 1*09*0 l*mt. .. T ti. Itartlee, Faaaftarv, Alta. '«**•***#».«• WW-MmpS lMNI<nv» jffNVHMv m* %** ..........T.O, IlatttoK, r-s-ttfosr*, AMa. p%M^r , t * * * * > * 1 •*.*•**> ** *■ * m. rWmMQwwtHff fiWPFi- MJmm* OsemHwa. C*MMfe..,H«s It-Mler. Georgeiaw*. dp-new... AH* kJISl^AA SIIB^m. ,^—jm» IS^a*. Wtt A^dlk*^ mSl.^t^mJbm1mmmmmmt -dttftdlk ■hu*UMkKMB HflFiflttrtMSfe-ll Mtaee • , .Harry jnntaie, 7fvraenj» m notmy motmi* nm Item**. AMsteta. herself in the middle of a juicy apple orchard, or Just as bees will 'dope up' when there are poppy plants around, (if you dou't believe tbat beea will eat opium, just ask \V, R .Ilaker, Deputy Auditor or the State or Ohio, ills bees do.) ^ But getting drunk on apples or pure wine once in a blue moon Is quite a different thing from chronic alcoholism or alcohol poisoning, And to say that the saloon or the brewery or distillery is responsible for this Is Just ns sensible and as true as saying that grass grows long and shaggy on the front lawn because there are no lawn mowers to cut It, or that people like music because there are phonographs. The saloon does not create the demand for drink, The saloon is the n-sult of that demand and the llqiioi license. The sign over the door of, the wiloon does not make the teetotaler wish to get drunk any more thnn thp Blittering cross on the church spire will turn an atheist Into a religious zealot Perhaps the saloou encourages the frequenter to linger longer than *.s good for him. Perhaps tho saloon environment Is more congenial to tho workman thnn his home snd shop and general surroundings, It makes us sshamed to -think so. And It Is so It Is Indeed a sad commentary upon the kind of life onr present society provides for It* workers. What tben Bliall n* abolish tbt sakMm b»t'»u«a it i* lw muenbli* II.DH our worblita ciutt !omt>» and our workshops, or shall me better ibe homes and Improve working conditions Shall tto provide dullness, monotony, task work, poisoned food, the yollow press, cheap burlesque vapid music. Impure sir, doped patent medl cine and tracts for the working mas* es and expect them to be satisfied— and sober "Hut it ihe working <i«t* did not Mi-wiid no iuikIi money on mm th«> conld afford to live better," obj«ct» the problblU-oclsS. "Thc mhom tt '.* sponsible f«r the slum sad the p*w» *U« tad the ite-er do well* and to* mmv*. II Is always the sober min •i'i-1 grf* *xroi?ti*i1, Poverty -* not Ibe r-xme ot rtmnkonness, bnf ilrma- t'txm-t* in Ihe cause of poverty." spirits—«n increase in sixteen years of nbout 110 per cent. The internal revenue receipts for 1012 shows >l46,716,20;r collected as tnx on distilled spirits—an increase qf $1,332,440 over the previous year. ■Tlie receipts for the first ten months of the fiscal year ended July 1, 191.1, uro even more startling, showiug au increase over the corresponding period or 1!>12 or $7,208,1-3:1. which: as $1.10 per gallon equals 6,552,848 gallons. While prohibition and the consumption of distilled spirits have iiwreas-Hl together at enormous rates, tbe ae. tuai consumption of beer has tie- creased or remained stationary, There was a decrease In the consumption of-beer for 1012 of 1.106,42» barrels from the previous year, but rin liicrcast' of about ■2,000,000 barrels for 1913, In view of these figure* and considering thnt of our tola! population of 9S.OIMI.00O. S9.O0O.OOO now live in dry territory what other conclusion can we arrive at than that prohibition does not prohibit but iiH-rpnset* the cotimtmplion of alcohol There can be no doubt that a great many of tlu- rank and file of the temperance movement are thoroughly The i'nited States Commission on honest and alncw-and Ignorant, but j Industrial lUintlonH at Its recent ses proper workmen injured by industrial accidents and their dependents. Under the old law the employer of labor had many defences which enabled him to roslBt, If desired, claims for compensation made by injured employees. This was the fault of the laws on less harm than coffee. The abolition of prohibition and adulteration is not a cure for drunkenness, but it comes a thousand times nearer to temperance than all the closed saloons and temperance tracts in the world. It will be a ead day for the distiller of rotten whisky, the manufacturer of doped medicine and the vendor nf 'doctored" gin when we get sense enough to stop taxing them. ■Hut'how about the government Income of $218,000,000 from liquor tu*ra? Simply build fewer battleships, hr tax the railways, or let the government Itself run them at a profit of no more than $218,000,000 a.year, giving everybody a sent and cutting the. rates at the same time, or, maybe, the government could go into the brewing ami distilling business, thus getting Its $318,000,000 directly instead of extorting a tax at the expense of purity. If tile government ls not efficient enough to do this, and It cannot exist without the whiskey tax, then Ood help tis!—.V. V. Call. INDUSTRIAL SLAVERY the statute books relating to the liability of an employer for accidents to hi* employees. Under the new law, these defences are abolished. .The fact of the Injury alone will entitle an injured workman or his dependants to certain compensation provided hy the act. The Ontario government, therefore, has shown a progressiva spirit in enacting a new law to take the place of the obsolete one that has been In operation in that province Hhiec 188,".. ANCIENT ORDER OF FORESTERS Meet at Alello'fi Hall second and third Mondays iu 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. T. Ratcllffe. K. of S., I). J. Black. M. of F., Jas. Madiaon. LOYAL ORDER OF MOOSE Meets every Monday at 7: :J0 p, m., in K. of P. Hall. Dictator. F. HcNewnham. Secretary, G. Moses. 110 Howland Ave, LOYAL TRUE BLUE ASSOCIATION Lady Terrace Lodge, No. •s.l, meets in the K; P. Hail1 »■ -loud nml fourth Friday of iaril ir.cn:b at 8 p. m. , oi its, j. imooKs, w. w. -.v. osut, Secretary. LOYAL ORANGEMEN Terrace Lodge 1713. Meet at the K. P. Hall first and third Friday evening of -each month at 7.30. Visiting brethren cordially invited. It.- ORlOHiTON, W. <M. J. SHILLING, Rec. Sec. Beware of Ointments for Catarrh That Contain Mercury is mprrurr will Huroly df-i-troy the- kw ttt i>m«U mi'J ciiui K'li-lj Ui-ruiin.- (i,t- wliuk- unteiu wben «uieriiiK It Uirnuuli tlif uiueuu* Htrttcv*. Snob TRY A LEDGER ADVT i.?tI<-U-K uliuiilil iivi-cr Ih- ii*'.*) i-icfpt uu tmmcrlr" ll'ini from ri'i.utulile |*li>*ili-l»n«. u tbe dlfluci tin')' will iln Ih ten f->l<l tu '.» vend you ran |hm- olbly di-rlvi- fnwi tbim. Hall'* CatnrrU Cun>. tnnnaf«i-liirnl liy I-', i, tlii-iny ft Co., TVilpdn, II., i-viiit»ln» i-i, nten-tiry, nml In Ukm Intt-rnuliy*, acllni; <ltr«.-tl.v iim-u thi- l>l«<>d ni'i mueoim mr- fai-ra i.f tin- i-.viM-ui, In buylnc Hall'" Cata-rU I'litv !«■ sii-i' ymi itel tlio K.-miltif. It U tal en l-it.TimUy «i-l nimli' In T<'1i-iI<i, Ohio, by t', 1. I'briu-y it ('■>, Ti-atluiuiilaU !;,*<*. KulJ lij PnUKl'K. I'rli*. 7.V. r'r IxMlo, Tuku Hull'* Kuiully 1'1'N for cuaitlpation Shi/ohbGim 8UICKLY STOPS COUOHt, CURBS COLOS. Msaia thk THaoAT ano iuNa«. ae c-uir* SSSBBj " * ' ; — ■■-.-—, ,-**-.. -. - . i-i :.<• ',ci«'i ".'f n- ftt*"" '■-,'.} lV'*f' mr *m*aiH a* i*cp» .Tli<»y nr* »*»<-■-*» tb* poorest ef onr Immiirraats. sal do tht Mriest and most unskilled kind of arorfe. thnf the leaders and financier* of tbe cause are anything but mercenary politician* is hard to believe. Patent medicine- manufacturnrs art* and should be etithiulastln prohlltl- Mn-llfvtu. r,\( t;|t(i inn>0l*'t*w of tUf JH>W* oflice nud express compuules show tbe *>sl-t< of patent medicines to b* arMt- ♦ st In prolilbltlon fftati>s. There's a reason, Snmai'l llopklno Adanif, In a s«ri»s! of articles which Rppeared in Collier--* i Weekly. In I0o:». Mialysed all of the popular pin killer**, proving them to Im- subtle poison*, lontainliiR in many en*** n linger pi-ri-t-ntiiB*' of alcohol than ment wM*kle*. he*)d-ra opium. riM.ilil«, <o<|l«>iif, uilHiiiliil. fit'. M**i b* l-!«»ftUfl«*<l tt f»»w ti-tiMKrancf lead- #r» with lh«« ptitmt mwllHnr fsk^rs. ih»»nj«-« iiixtiiliTH and patfiH mmlt- tin-)* in»»ui(H*liif»T» iho- it»«%-r» nf do^torn) safl drinki snd tandy sr*". or cspw-t to bf, bciMfltwl by proHltiltimi, That Uii>tM» Irtlitr o|Niib lonlrtlnMi- i« tin* li-iiipuraiii-f moin-iiwwi I* w»l*l. knoan, bnt m« rc-Misry motives si* uwt *ui*t»«itii u* inrni u> tion In Lead, 8. I)., discovered that 3,00« employe*, of tbe Homestead Mining Compstiy are practically slaves. The testimony whored thnt r.o employe Ih pernilttwl to enjoy tbe AA' „* mvniV'r.'W'.i; lu .1 UW w;* uanlzntlon. ApplU'iint* for <-nu>)o.v- m«>nt nmsi -nvtbuili it* n physical! e\- amlnatlnn and must stall1 their polltl. cnl nfflliiiiloiis. T)|iogni|»hl-r.il Jour- nnl. tl'erhaps *<ontP of the alKive S.-OOOj nilitlit be <|iilte patriotic If lh -Ir j hum**-* i!i nnd tlwlr t'.l country wer» llk«*iy to l»c Invaded by mme hated < ♦ i J foit-laiier, or in Him iwnt of an at- f tempt bi-ltig msde to f-ompiit thosi* inr-1 hiil«>nl M«xIt-turn to rt*n*e Ih-flr bar ' bsrlilt* would shoulder a Hfl« for Ihei »»t»iiiicf«iiieiil nf clvlllsstion Kd I ' SOME CAUtEt OF UNTIMELY EXPLOSIONS Or OVNAMITCj Guess Work. Things may come out all right if you trust to guest work, but there ti an uncertainty about it and in many cases the results are distinctly un- aatbiaa-ury. The household run on guesswork it not managed as it should be. Knowledge full snd suic is the only guide, and the housewife may have that knowledge regarding prices, qualities, the best time and the best piece to fill her house* hold requirements, by keeping close tab on the advertisements, There is news in the advertising columns that is just as interesting as the other parts of the paper, and which will eliminate guess work. f Jp'T5:(*ip.*?*lSJS'. i'SW***- ■w^^HBpwd-w-p* J™ ' I w&tf t,< «***( ■f-niS-SiMKiM-isSWS-a-SJ^R In a rotistdn-tatioji of tbt* «*a«iw* «f I uiitlmn-ly ami dbuutrr-HM n-apltwtitMW mf' duiaitiDe whilo loadlns bttt**. If V. * morn v*o* j rrfwmsn in t'oal Ar*. im, a, mt, ma-i •"''• , j Mvl»trs *we IUituMiug C4-4M!* *»»■»( Tlw "rill ol mm" hen bt:*» ten ,mey to* resiwnslkle: i j *«««>% miant-tHwnti'ii^ Prettaver pat,** ' im,. J%- bf,;*f* usiu;- z-'A '.>#;*• W-~, »»» of Oxfonl msde «»xt««mifr* Invest!. 1 cleaned proiMsrly and a smail pU'c* of} tallon nt lo the berfdltary effort oflioal rfmaialiia niaj break the ..-.it- .v.» i *4,-,u»u*>.*»,u •*»« u.Kunitw %m*% il* M**,i|t.as«- men him* lot* imwtirr in mf-ofti*> dlstribatfd alont Ibe hoi- This 1st prrste end etec«dtn«ly poor. | ite IS^ or no *tt*ei apon dteeas** witb Onr own immiarsnt lews. *mpl«»e.l wbleb it h*« Imwii sxsoclate t mm In the clothing trades, are almost jil 1 tViltli!n>'» vijs.xfne. Ixindon far ¥*b* ot tbem total ahstslaer* and harilrasry, mis.t workers, and tbelr t»v»rty le w«lij fettnin I* i*. haw***r. that In ovfr-jder or hy tbt» frfctioa ol tb* tsmptna! ktmww. Tb*r**t* no'4mnli*mo*n» mitim** tttrebol l* il**trwm* f-> ."•f-'-h-'r ' j.Vew Vorfcs Kast »M». bat rotmbtiy | tertet, mrvte. liver and kldn«». Ilotj 121 if th* powder I* not properly liable to l*>, and often it, «>itpMi*d eftb«r by frtrHn* i»th-»r etrtrl-fre* Ib»o| the bole snd erlnd'ina tb«» *'r4> ikiw b«rdl>' nnj iMm rim. Wilt tbo problbfttoalsts tell «• tbat if all tlw workf-iH w^n* total, e-festate- ute alt *-oaM be vroaantut to tvm- mam m mtaet*r* Cwrtaialf tlw- msSer tttsn is slwave tb* an* ta b* awiami*! sill tio un mntb harm. The »!alem*nt of the prohibitkmlaN ttmi- m per tent oi ear prl-ton io- shum are tatHntetat* proves aotb- law rot it if fif* if* aemt*** ttm. trom ttt* eleMfWlat et ik*** p****** t ■>f -,ir?;' I. nt Itut. It U not m mat'bi bm.*gxnm b* .»jv» »tf ct<i.t- ot tk* tmxir* poptth'itm l)ilWtl)tf)l-iU* Ul, l,,*- *. It-** tii tbr Ito-. *b**k nr* Htb!e «n he t>t;<tt»IH bv tb# It'*ttttp ot ih* tnmpinn ml. a» Tb# tart* met b*v* tt^n borwdf ♦••li dill!** tb%*. nr* rmi fit ih* amif 9*^**e.. yttytff, t&rt,*f* p.**ffl*l9, if. t*t I *V*,J so tft.it ei'-fu ib* powder t* tte-inn tn- t Great Northern Railway W (i-ffefilipt fi»ti»'ii";i,!ly ultiMi-tivt.- I'liilinf triji fat'c* I'l'iiin Femie to df»l itis I »•;<*» in Sew HniM*wi«k. Nova Hftttla. Mlltari'l .Uul *m«*lHr. «|1mi rtiltMlMt, . I« . IHMtOII, M**.* ■ -«•>■» ,H (i i in iV, ■uiul*-. ti>i ttumUttji »*l. **t»u. Tickets for steam sltip to all Suropesn points can be teenred at depot Diroc-t connection! nt Rexfofd for Eaet & W«tt }fh will eejor til tke comfort of moet modem ratine! Meat. Courteoes and effi-fteat emptojes will auk* yonr trip pleaeaat. •efere sereliaetMf steamship tickets, let us tela It ever. for lurxhat inrwnmattea Sf-fty tw «J. ft. COLK, Agent tea SSI FEJtfflE. II.C Pba*** Itt «1 / mmm Jk* m$: MAdttib^A|.-^hw Page EIGHT 'mm^^wm T^K DISTRICT LEDOBB, FBROTE, .B.C., Jannaiy 2, 1916 ~y.W^^^^ it A PROSPEROUS NEW r%* mtmrnKM Shoe Dept. Specials in Skates and Skating Boots for Saturday Men's Professional Hockey lioots, made in black French kip leather, sbrongly reinforced, steel toe- cap and spring heel. Regular value $5.00 pair. Saturday Special $3.90 pair Men's Black Hockey Boot, with ankle supports, made of Hickory calf leather, very strong and durable. Regular value, $3.75 pair Saturday Special $2.95 pair Men's Tan ("alf Hockey Boots, with ankle sup. port and lightning hitch. A very serviceable and dressy boot. Regular value $4.00 pair. Saturday Special $3.20 pair Men's Black Hockey Boots, with Skates attached, shoes and skates of very good quality. Regular value, $6.00 pair. Saturday Special... .$4.75 pair Lady's Skating Boots .. Lady's Brown Calf Lightning Hitch Hockey Boots. A very neat and serviceable boot. Regular value, $3.75. Saturday Special.. $2.90 pair Lady's Black Box Kip Hockey Boots, with kfiv beel and ankle support. Regular value, $3.25 pair. Saturday Special .... —.... ......:; $2.65 pair. Lady's Black Hockey Boots, with ankle suppor| and spring -heel; a very serviceable skating shoe. Regular value$3.00. Saturday Special..$2.45 pair SKATES Regular $5.00 pair; Saturday.. Regular $3.75 pair; Saturday .. Regular $2.50 pair; Saturday .. Regular $2.00 pair; Saturday .. Regular $1.50 pair; Saturday Regular $1.00 pair; Saturday Regular $0- ' Regular $0, Regular $1.00 pair; Saturday Regular $0.75 pair; Saturday Regular $0.50 pair; Saturday $4.00 pair $3.00 pair ..... .$2.00 pair .....,$1.60 pair ..... .$1,20 pair ......$0.75 pair ......$0.55 pair ...'.. .$0.40 pair Men's Sox Men's Heavy Wool Sox, in dark grey only. This is our regular 50c. Sox on sale ih our men's department at 3 pair for $1.00 Don't neglect this, it is a real money saving opportunity. Extra Holiday Bargains in Men's Overcoats & Sweaters Now is the time to buy an overcoat, every overcoat in the store for men or boys will be sold on Saturday and Monday at a discount of 20 per cent. 'c33,n , Men's coats in heavy tweeds and chinchillars with convertible storm collars or shawl collar. Colors; Grey, Brown, Navy, & Heather mixtures Regular prices, $10, $12.50, $15, $16.50, $18.50 $20, $22.50, $25, and $27.50 Will be sold less 20 Boys' Tweed Ulsters made from heavy, dark tweeds warmly lined and made with high storm collars, also convertible collars, all sizes in stock from 6 to 18 years, will be sold at a discount of 20 percent Men's Heavy Jum-bo Knit Sweaters with highj collars. A sweater that is heavy enough for any kind of outdoor sport or work; in the following colors: Maroon, Havana, Khaki and Green. All sixes, 36 to 42. A Sweater usually sold at $5.00. "We will clear up the line at $3.50 KANDY GIFmFOR KIDDIES We want every boy and girl to visit the Big Store and get their usual big bag of Karidies etc. at 11 a.m. Friday, New Year s Day. 20 p. C, Off SATURDAY AND HOLIDAY SPECIALS Robin Hood Porridge Oats, 5's, 2 for .51 Robin Hood Cream of Wheat, 3 pkg 25 Quaker Oats, 5 lbs .25 Braid's Best Coffee, fresh groundn2 lbs 85 Lowney's Cocoa, l's 40 Roquefort Cheese, per lb 25 Gorgonzola Cheese, per lb 31 Lemburger, per 'block ' ,2i Okanagan Peaches, 3 ib. tins . •. .25 Libby's Sliced Peaches, 2.1b. tin ...' .20 . Libby's Sliced Pineapple, large tin 25 Evaporated Peaches, 10 lb. box *,.. 1,25 Red Seal Jam, 5 lb. pails 5t Kootenay Jam, Plum and Cherry 75 Kootenay Jam, Strawberry & Black Currant .8*1 • Bulk Mince Meat, per lb .10 Dominion Haras, per lb 18 Dominion Bacon, per lb 29 Dill Pickles, per dozen .20 Heinz Beans in Sauce,, 2 tins —. .35 Siam Rice, 4 lbs .'.,.; 25 Braid's Best Bulk Tea, 2 Jbs 90 Special Blend Bulk Tea. 3 lbs ,1.00 Tomatoes, 2 tins 25 Fresh Carrots, 12 lbs 25 Turnips, 16 lbs 25 Onions, 12 lbs 25 Military Scribblers, 3 for .10 Military Exercise, 3 for 10 Big Red Scribblera, each 05 Lead Pencils, per dozen 10 . Big Rubber Eraser^ each 05 Hockey Toques, 25c. Extra warm and strongly knitted; come in all plain colors and also two color combinations. Rogular 35c. and 45c. Special $5c. Lady's Knitted Hook These are sateen lined and come, in ft fancy knit, two-color combination. Reg. $1.25. Special—05c. Cosy Night Socks Made from an extra soft fleecy yarn; just the thing for those zero nights. Shades: Pink, sky and white. Regular 50c. Special — 35c. Flannelette Special Extra soft pure finish; very suitable for ladies' and children's underwear, night dresses, pyjamas, etc. Pink and pale blue only. Pull 36 inch wide. Regular 25c. Special 2 yds. for 35c. The Store of Quality TRITES-WOOD COMPANY, Ltd. Money Saving Prices B^RAJIClIESrST"FERNIE, MTCHEXrNATlirXND COliLCREEX^ 4 i J wW§$* UNEMPLOYED MEETING IN NANAIMO /\ A* Baasa-meeting W: the unemployed ot Naaaiao and d-tetriet wm held tn like Athletic dab, Nanaimo, See. Slot. A large attendance of unemployed and sympathisers were prosont 'By the issue ot a circular letter, the mayor, oity council, ministers ot tho city, Salraitioa Army and the representatives of organised labor, were invited to be present and participate In the -proceedings- ' Sir, Jack Place. M-iP.P., was asked to preside, and upon assuming the duties! ot -chairmaa explained the clrcum- atancee lead-lag up to the calling of ibe meeting, Mr. Robert Foster, of tbo 11. M. W. of A., and .Mr. Prank Shepherd, -M.P,, made short speeches. The latter eaprossod his surprise on bearing of oondltlona being bo bad •ad rather thaa weak at tbls juncture preferred -to listen to the testimony of those direotly affected. Uev. Dr. Mc- Leltaa shw took the same etand. Many o( the unemployed -present ex- plaiaed bow tbey had applied for work •ad failing to obtain It, they and their fatoUlee were destitute. Mr. duo. Pettlgrew then gave details of Information be bad received from J. C. Wat-t-m, Preal-lent of the Trades aud Labor Congress of Canada, Mr. .Draper (secretary of tbn same) aad also Kioeatlve Hoard Member Aid- •rata Rlgg, of Winnipeg. An explanation bad been made to these officials ol tho Congress by tho Cabinet of tbo Dominion Oovernment to tho effect tbat they w«*re prepared to advance money to provincial governments, who In turn could advance same to tba m-untclpalltiea to relieve the unemployinent and distress con- -sequent upon tbo war. A conference ef the various premiers of the provtne- es bad apparently liwn called and information had l«a*kt*el out Ihst Premier Sifton, of Alberta, and Premier Me- Hrl«i« of Hrltlsb ■f'olumbS-.i, hnd n<v>rni,>d this offer, saying they »>r« In a position to attend to tlmlr own iiUKtuploy. meat, A -statement had alao been mado by -Hmmor Lmigft-eee at utigary Ul * -*tHWUL-Jt» ui u.-t .IttittU. i eu>. i i- Moo of tabor, to tbr fU-eet that tbe Dominica t*ot*mn,*nt 'teat* pwparrd to loan this mow*)-, whlrh utatement, iutld-pfitally. bon- out tin* ftutemrnt ot the otiirtrt* o< to« ««na*iMii ir*u*» and Labor Congnwa. After hearin* this Information the mating were ef tb* opinion that If this was available we ought by sll m*ea« to bave li la jostle* to the • t-irvtng "womtn !tn*f ehllttren- of tb* district. Conaoquently a depatatlon •.vii ukciiid to itj.lt n;.on Prrofer M> Hride consisting of Mr. f. Shepherd. MP, Mr. J Ptitt*, MP, Rtv. Br Me- !>»«», Hev. 9. tlnrty. !tbo CMy r-mmcil mm represented ai tlw mean- im aad it wa* agree! te aak th* Coitveff t>1 trnrt fwn oft t*tm>nffon in accompany the deputation to the Premier, same to have authority of municipality. . The Council appointed Aid- onmea Yoiiog and Pwguson.' -Olje of tie clergymen stated tbe church 'bed' charge of funds of a relief nature and had committees work* Ing on same. He requested that a committee of the unemployed be appointed from this meeting to co-o-per- ate with these varloua committees and have the relief distributed from one central fund. This was desirable for <many reasons, This thing was done. A standing executive was also appointed to deal with various other phases of the situation and to handle tlie general situation. This oxocutlvo is comprised of the following: Arthur Lelghton, Herbert Skinner, R. Foster, Tom Armstrong, Rev. Turpln and Wm, Watson. TMs concluded a very auocesefvl meeting. The un- employed of Nanaimo are now on an organised basis. H1LPIN0 OUR SOLDIERS Tbe following donations have been received: •Mrajlbbertson—3 pair box, 1 pair wristleta. Mrs. R. W. Wood-1 pair wristlets. Miss llrowo—»l pair wristlets. A Friend—« patr so*. Anonymous—42 pair sox. •Mrs. Cllft—2 belts, 2 caps. Mrs. Donaldson—) belts, Mrs. T. -Brown—3 belts, 3 caps. Miss Hogan—1 belt, -Mrs. R. Wrlght-t «ap. IMrs. Powell-t belt. Mn. MdMlllan, mm McMillan and Mhm Fairy McDougsll—1 pair sox, I pairs wristleta. Donations of wool-^rtrs. Harvey Watm-n, Vancouver; Mrs. Clode, lies* sener Ave,; Mlsa Andrews, Victoria. 11 is stated oa good authority thai •wicks and flannel shirts are tn great demand by the men on Salisbury Plain, as the training In drilling, long march- kk and tmich digging la almost as hard on fio.'ltliiK ua In active service, liable to summary treatment, and lri somo cases they have been maltreated or even shot. >. Nothing apparently 'angers a <Pr.ua*. siaa more than* to discover that a," captured enemy possesses; plctum; derogatory to the Kalaerdr hfa tnmUy, and for that' reason It -were bettw not to ridicule the Kaiser—certainly not at the front, if only to save tbe lives of the wounded from being Imperilled. All who write to soldiers at the front, therefore, should avoid sending postcards or pictures until such time as the Allies are ablo to smash the Kat'er'8 forces and their Insolent military codes. As the "All-Highest" it a hit touchy, it In just aa well for the preaent to avoid putting our wounded to the risk of being shot. What was -perhaps one of the tautest games of hockey ever played- on Fernie Ice wae witnessed on Monday evening when Cranbrook and our local Intermediates came together, the game resulting In a victory for our boys by a score of five to four, There was not a very lanr* crowd present, which was unfortuante, for the game was a rousor rrom the drop of the puek, and the fast play brought and kept the apeeta- tors to their feet for thc whole of the game, Despite tbe fact that the Crsn- brok men were many pounds heavier the rubber waa at tbelr end practically all three periods. It la easily seen thst our boys are comers and It aeema too bad that they are not receiving the soi>port they deserve. MoKay and McN'ab starred for Cranbrook. To Individualise -among tbe Fernie line-up would be impossible. Tlie boys era trying to arrange one mote game before leaving for Spokane and trust that this time a larger crowd will turn out to encourage tbem. COLORADO tS^KE MEXICO Lecturer Tells of Experiences During . ;,'... Mine Strike Troubles , "/, .< iCompartsons bet^n cbnditiona^in Mexico and Colorado'-w^re drawn laat nigiht by Mra. .Mary Gaffe1 of Denver, ono of the national lecturers of the socialist party, before tt packed house at Spokane.. .'Mra. Geffs said that Mexico is lesR barbarous than Colorado was during the strike disorders' that culminated in the Ludlow battle. She declared, however, that she was proud of the women of Colorado, who, upon bearing tbe tale of the battle, framed a telegram to -President WH«os, asking for United States soldiers. She ascribed the change from mllltla rule and "gunmen rule" to the determined activities of the women. "The people need not expect different treatment so long as the capitalist class is at tha business end ot the musket, which Is the end that the working class ought to be at," she said. Mrs. Oeffs said that Villa and Wi supporters are "teaching the Socialists a thing or two, although they are not Socialicts," by "taking over" Industries In -the territory they control and setting factories going again and farmers agaiu farming.—Spokesman Review, IMPERIAL NATURALIZATION ACT (Continued item Van* Owe) R. J. Maloncy, when brought before Judge Thompson today (Wednesday) elected for trial by Jury. IH MtMORIAM BKitieH Vf-uuftOfcv nttut fur Hating Postcards RMietiliog the All-Hlj Tlio latent form of Prussian 1-wm itt*J*t<»M> Ut ,** llttlMWMU ***** lUU,>.tt>. extension to wounded prisoner* who fall into tbelr hands. The Central Sf*i» |«srns that tbe British anthori- tlf>a, acting In conjunction with the French military censorship, intend* to Maretmm nenrllntt to lb* front trom | friends at borne pletore poetearde ri- | 't'niling nr f*nrl*xttir1eg tbe Kn1**r *>* tho -Oermaa Crown Vrbvce. It lia* been discovered tbat wbwe aeeb productions bave beea feaad -on prisoners er wounded soldier* tbat tbey but*, a-M-orttag be tke qnwaa mutton? ****, rent**** ih*tmmlr*e In loving memory of our dear son, William Worthington. aged t yeara, alio died Do<H»mf»!r ISth, l*te. Alao our dear son, Alec Worthington, aged id years, who waa kIMed in the mi .<"« > r* x a*- «* i * £■**■& *'■* -.w »**»**, «•-* V «*-Va * Hi** *i,*l *.*-a *<-*. - . •+,**'■„ ' W't- otua yeune to think of you, And think of bow ynn died; To think we could not aay "Oood-by R-tfote yon ctoned' yonr eyes. * btnw nav,, ,^....-k k*»«kv.. .»tu,»>.> i ind Brother. Rem! Jules Van Mechelen waa killed on -December Slat. IWi, about twelve o'clock noon In Xo. 1 East mine of the Crow's Nest Peas Ooal Company at Coal Creek, B/C,, by being buried by a fall of coal, and the jury agreed that -death waa accidental. -The Jury was comprised ot the fol* lowing: A. iM. Owen (foramen), Louis Carosella, Joe. 8. Hamilton, Frank Byre, Ohas. Hunnable, Donald McDonald. KNOX CHURCH, FtftNII Sunday, Jan. 3.-11 a.m., "Thinking . I a.*-****-.*. , ..*., -p.**-.*, -M-w-fr* 9, *tltl& , t9'-»'r p.m.. Prayer mwMJns. Thursday, IM p.m, Thoiwhtfol Workers. > On Wedneeday afternoon, from 3 to 5 there win be a mother's meeting In ...... . .,* ,* \ «—,.* i. ',., *.-*.***. .-,. 99*99. 9 ,***»*>l.| 9** Tbe annual meting of tbe Ladles' Guild of Christ Chun* will be held at tbe home of Mrs, MoffaU oa Wed- w#rtdav, .Inrtrmry *th. at %%0 pm. ttmarnrm th* <r*hri*4iwii« I re* nnA tb* overheated stove. This li tbo tennon of danger aad Htm trom Inflammable decorations omt tnm eaadle* en tie tree. IJee booontkm* nt -metallic, aa- (BfteanMb*^ tlaatl and aalMtltate tlee- ifte lltbt* tm (bn ffcrfetasts tapsve. be held la tbe beaemeat. *rtng yoer baby and enjoy a social hoar or two; it wtll do yon seed. OLIVET BAPTIST CHURCH, FIRNII Tbnrntinr, Ti**. ii. Pmyer, Praise and Testimony meeting ft pj& 8m* t»y, Inn t. rrmrnlmr pray** 1H1H; peh* lie worship, 11 a.m.; subject, "Segia- nlng Right" Sunday school and IliWe claaa at ttt %m. SveaiaK eeniea, -,M. mkm. "Leet We Fergat" MMMtay, Jaa. 4, a Mg aigkt fer tke vwwwf prof** certificate*, but not before the applicant baa been a reoldent of the Domin* ^tor^»j^fi^^^%j,^ many ■mtiki$i^ oeived their eertlfKat-eai w-mtiy after residing but ti^ie'ryMn.ia^QMtl^ will have to wait unyi five years is up before they will receive the new certificate entitling tbem to world-wide British nationality. Subject to Provision -The repeal of the present aot ls also subject to the provision that pereons residing in Canada on Jan. 1 may apply and obtain naturalisation under that act. -There will, therefore, be two methoda of naturalization during the following three yean, tbe flrat requiring only three yeara of residence and conferring naturalisation within the Dominion, and the seoond requiring five yeara ot residence and conferring Brltlah nationality tor all intents and purpose*. The Conditions The conditions and qualifications of naturalisation under the new ect are as follows; (1) .Residence within bis majesty's dominions for a period of not lesa than five years or service under the crown for the aame period within the last eight yeara before the application. (t) Residence la Canada for not leae thaa one year Immediately preceding the application, aad previous residence either la Cut* ada or tn eome other part of his majesty's dominions for a period of four yearn within the last eight years before the application. (I) Hood chawcter. (t) An adequate knowledge ot the Kogltsh or French langoaisa. (S) Aa Intention if a certifl* eate of naturalisation la granted, to reside In his majesty's dominions or to enter or continue in the service of tha crown. Must Feet Application Notices of application for naturall- xattoa must be petted by the applW «.««*• tu tttt- IftnX Vlll*,** IttMlll** io Ut* •H'.n'Ji^i'!, iini iU Ihi- i-Sthf -L-l Ihv il-mk ot the -court until considered by the conrt. It Is In the hsnde ef tbe centt to decide whether or not the applicant has an adequate knowledge Ull .-ttfctfrtMMk *»t *'**,*l*,t*. 'ttt*. ^tt-Mfc-K *lM*| haa it la hts power to require evidence to prove that the applicant Is ef good character and If necessary, can adjourn the hearing to secure the evidence of witnesses. T)># fee tor naftmilliatlon will be five dollars and for te-oeturall»t»on tbr** fallen Tb*r* It tm tttrth** t*+ to be paid except fifty cents for tak ing the oath of all-tfftaalM. .The following cearta will deal with aaotkatUMS for nalmaUsntieai mt^^raw^ttww^mar^aa w-am e^*e*^^*ww**tw*^mnw*aw*^wa Cewrte WMth Have AatherKy fa rtetarle the rtmrt nt imerSI sessions of the peace ot the county in which the alien resides or the court of assises and Nisi Prlus during its sitting In auch county., ,vla, fBri-tMh /ColtMBbli^.f tho Su- ■ir* «K>- saaMa."»*£**aSi»'ik' >«4t*«iissi,*u.ji*«'« * court of asiiiea during Its etttlhf to such electoral district, or the eb'u&ty court of auch electoral district. In (Manitoba, the court of King's Bench, during its titling in tbe judicial district within which the alien resides, a judge of the court of king's bench, sitting in court in the Judicial dis- trict within which tho alien resides, the county court during its sittings in the division within which the alien resides. In -Saskatchewan or Alberta, the supremo court sitting In the judicial district ia which the alien resides, or the district court in auch district -The Yukon territory, tbe territor lai court, daring ita sittings in tbe circuit within which the alien resides. (The -Northwest Territories, to auch authorities or persons aa the governor- in-councll may prescribe. Classified Ads.-Cent a Word IK>R SALB—160 Aqree good i*nri, 3 nHles fr&i» town; W«eT y.**.,. ■;.-_ . raw- , „ v-ir^TniT1*nir| FOR firXl;K-(At Stltt) Brown P*m£ ranlan Dog; alao brown (female) adult and black puppies; would make fine Christmas present. Apply, Hilton, Toy Dog Kennels, West Fernie. P. O. Box 279. HOUSE FOR RENT—Four Weet -Fernie. Apply, A. Luke, flea 3ft'. ■RAVIR THINGS THAN WAR Making laidler* Out ef Them tha Poorest Use a Nation Sver Made of ita Soys, Says, Or. Jordan "l have just come tack from Burope, where every nation hae wade a soldier out of every men fit to -bear anna." writes David Starr Jordan, Chancellor of Stanford University, in the leading *rt!f!e in tiie breaker Issue of Boys1 Life, the Roy Scents official magpxlnc "And aow tke whole continent s-» impoverished aod starving while Im rlv era run with blood of young men who have been kilted by other young men, who had no quarrel wltk -them at all. "It's a soldier's business to fight and kill or to etand ap against ether soldiers who are forced to fight end kill. It ia a lioy Scout's business to help nnd to stivo, to make this world a batter friaee for good men end womea mmm imt a tm *it« im. ii vueta |i«,wv III}- A'l'i'J'J' uitu u In,' in JJ.'JivJ in lui-i-k, and thia amount must be paid le lit yeara* work for eaeb eae of the formers and woffcffien who make op the armies of TJnrope. And we who are fol that we were born in a republic wkere ao ana fe nsed* a soldier er ainst bis will "Jost a word to" the Boy Senate of America es to what (key ere Solas and whv thev arw doin* It, fa if not that we want to make soldiers of yon. Tint la nheitf tb* jmoteat na* n nntUm ever made of ita yoaag omo. Here taait be soldiers, aometiaiea. even le o«r greatest repabile, bnt tfcey are ■called to fight only wkea teaee eagkt lo kaeer hotter have nude aem ewfef Canadian Pacific New Year Holidays Fare and one-third for the round trip Between all stations, Port Arthur to Vancouver 8c branches DEC. 301kINW. tt, 1915 Final return UmittJan. 4th Por further particulars apply to Nearest agent or R. DAWSON District pesesofer ASeat CALOARY :: ALBERTA stssssssssnm HtLLCRSST I. srmtmm** ■*•** t* ntoe* uom ]iii>-iXi lv ihi /(.'U.«»iJiJ* ilJii ttiluwt*, A cpnaittee of ladies aa4 fMtleeiea after eensldrrsWe labor eaeseaSed in deeeratlng the kail very ertsetiveir. The children, nnder thi able iMIanro ta* jitat* ,*i*am**. .*»>**.**»*■*, amm**.,* copcert ceaelstlas et er>g% reeiia- Uooe and a short play. Tke affair was well attended eld was pwaMat over kr Local PmMent. 9. Praraoa, lie presents heeded out to tke ekUdrea tare every satlafactloe, aad each tootoleoi ■veaNW ntaai) piwasps. . wwotm ur* rbratrtt pmvM«( thi» mmlr tor a tne** that took place afterwnede. We are pleased te eee Mrs. M. Rovle vm ef hospital agate. Mr. J. Howard wae eevtenely ken oa Sea-day whilst skating eo tke rink. He 1*11 nut twafafwed letemal btbtrle* A ** I - *l
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Title | The District Ledger |
Publisher | Fernie, B.C. : F.H Newnham |
Date Issued | 1915-01-02 |
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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Language | English |
Notes | Preceding Title: The Fernie Ledger Frequency: Weekly |
Identifier | District_Ledger_1915_01_02 |
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Date Available | 2016-07-26 |
Provider | Vancouver : University of British Columbia Library |
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DOI | 10.14288/1.0309033 |
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