/ A. TS •/; Industrial Unity Is Strength x \ A" The Official Organ of District No. 18, TJ, M. W. of A, Political Unity-Is Victory ^ </„ ,No. 42,~Vol. Vin. .X^ ' THE DISTRICT LEDGER, FERNIE, B. C, JUNE 12,1915. * • l^gj^L- Nanaimo Disaster & U.M. W.A. Comment Says Large Bodies of Gas Were Reported in the Reserve Mine—How Union Strove to Have Mine Regulations Act Enforced. Once more we have to record a horrible mine disaster where the lives of men are sacrificed.. This time it ds the reserve shaft of, the Western Fuel company at -Nanaimo, B.C. On Thursday afternoon, iM-ay 27th, 1915, twenty-two men lost their lives by an explosion in the above-named mine, and It is with tbe deepest sympathy and sincere regrets for the unjirtunate victims and their relatives that wevexpress our views. Knowing that there is nothing that we can do that will restore life to these men, we are confronted with .the following question: "Whait are we going to do to prevent another Hisaa- ter?" "Prevention is better than cure," and we solicit the aid of the general public to assist us in that prevention. \ ETC. Miners' High Death Rate The following should be considered carefully: Por the last eighteen years there has been over TWO THOUSAND MINERS KILLED every year on the American continent, and statistics prove that the death rate Is unorganized fields is three per cent, greater than in the organized districts. .British Columbia has as high a death rate as any mining* locality Jn the world. This fact alone should be sufficient to make every honest citizen of the province of B. C. decide that from now on with all the ability in their power to help the miners' organization in dts humanitarian movement of trying to organize for the protection of their lives. It should also condemn every person who by their efforts assisted the coal barons of Vancouver Island in the recent • struggle to:temporarily retard the min; ers'movement. - Was Explosion Expected? There Js current rumor on the streets of Nanaimo today that tbls explosion was not unexpected and large quantities of gas have been known to exist For God's sake forget politics for once. This is a matter involving the lives of men." Youra very truly, ROBERT FOSTER, President District 28; U.M.W. of A. A Pew Plain Questions Other questions that the minister of mines should be -compelled'*to answer relative to the non-enforcement of the Coal 'Mines Regulation Act are as follows: Why is it that the Jingle Pot Mine was allowed to operate with no manholes on their slope until such -time as two men were killed? Why was the company not prosecuted for' violation of the law? Why were the officials of the Canadian Collieries (Dunsmuir) 'Company, Ltd,, not prosecuted for violation of the law when they swore in court .that they knew of more than one shot being fired at a„time? Why were the officials of the Western Fuel Company not prosecuted for violation of the law when they admitted in court that they knew of more than one shot being fired at a time when two met met their death ln Pro- lection mine? -*, **Why were the officials of the Pacific Coast Coal Company at South Wellington not prosecuted for violation of the law when they sent men into places where there was no timber and the men were £ined for not having their timbers handy enough to the face? Companies and Mining Act. Concluding Considerations In conclusion, permit me to ask the organised labor movement and all other honorable citizens of the province of British Columbia, tb endorse the following resolution and to immediately forward same to the minister of mines department at Victoria, B.C. Endorse This Resolution """^hereas we believe that the minister of mines department wants to have a fair and impartial inquiry into the causes of'the recent disasters on Vancouver Island, and whereas, we believe that the disclosures brought out at the coroner's inquest in Nanaimo re the South Wellington disaster absolutely disqualify chief inspector of mines, Mr. Thomas Graham and In- spector John Newton from taking any part in conducting the affairs of the public in these matters; "Therefore, be it Resolved, That we urgently request the Hon. W. J. Bowser, Attorney-General, acting minister of mines, to appoint one man from the miners' organization and one from the coal companies to assist Mr. Justice Murphy in conducting these inquiries in order that the blame shall be placed upon the responsible parties. "And, be it further Resolved, That we consider any other kind of inquiry into these affairs would be an injustice to the citizens of the province of British Columbia." Yours very truly, ROBT. FOSTER. Organizer District No. 28, U.M.W. of A. QUARTERLY STATEMENT OF COAL AND METAL MINE FATALITIES IN B. Pvt. Gordon Brewster's Graphic Letter Below we print one of the most graphic letters received from the front. This is written by Gordon Brewster, well known in the Pass, and The"c^r,Minln%'Re"3ons Act is ?»•«*&•«"! &Jota *•"»'«»: "in jnre^"aia~ffiiner'bu tender-tlieTTes potic rule which exists In the Western Fuel Company, iio man wJio Is^employ- ed by them dare voice his sentiments relative to the conditions of the mine unless they are favorable tc the company or unless he is prepared to go elsewhere and seek work. McBride Did Not'Answer Following is a self-explanatory let* ter to Premier McBride, and which he did n&t ahswari • • •— Nanaimo, B. C, July 2, 1914. Sir Richard McBride, premier of British Columbia, Victoria. B.C. Honorable Sir: "After carefully considering matters which wo have discussed In conferences lately, relative to non-enforcement of Uie mining laws of this t>rov- ince, it Is my opinion that It is your duty, as minister of mines, to compel tho operators of this province to comply with tho provisions of the Coal Minos Regulations Act, aud lhat gov very specific on these points and these questions corroborate the contention of the miners' organization that there are no coal companies on the face of the earth who show such a flagrant disregard for the law as the companies on Vancouver Island. Imagine the futility of an agreement such as the one that now exists at the Western Fuel Company. A grievance commltteo is paid by *the company to come tn lha tieixtttnttny nttlrt* nnro a month tn tlngent that left Fernie. This is taken from the Whitehaven News. It will be noted that the rightfulness of modern warfare is pictured in all its grim reality and furnishes proof that the carnage attendant upon modern fighting,is death-dealing beyond all previous comparison. Private Gordon Brewster, son of Mrs Brewster, Wellington House, Whitehaven, who. has been In action with Prlnfpgs Pntrlria'tt ftanadifln T,lgh.t.IiL; HOUSANDS MARCH IN DENVER | AS PROTEST AT INJUSTICE TO JOHN LAWSON I discuss the grievances of the miners, I Mve no doubt that the company ap predate any efforts put forth by these mon to increase the company's profit, Ab a general rule good business does not pay its men to assist to reduce Us profits, and In my opinion if these men were Insisting upon the enforcement of the law the Western Fuel Company profits would be reduced about fifty per cent. Facts of Previous Disaster I aupeal to the general public lo consider very carefully these facts re- InMve to recent disasters which the miners of British Columbia have had to contend with. Some years ago thirty-three lives were snuffed out at Extension mines, and citizens of Nanaimo at public meetings verbally chnrged the inspector of mines with manslaughter. Then comes the TMa- tnond Vaje colliery explosion nt" Merrill. It-jO., In which sfivon men's live* were sacrificed. ■ The coroner's In- tolm Sff^T* •M?P#M ^iSSnfcT&^at^df^t Te 'I fully realize the utter Impossibility and the absurd Ky ot your request that 1 make a specific charge against any of the men who pre now employed as not being competent miners, while at the same time your government ls spending thousands of dollars to keep extra special police, provincial police and mllltla in tbat field for, the purpose of keeping us ln a position whereby we cannot secure the Information you desire, bofore taking action. - "I havo always been under the impression that it was the duty of the minister of mines and the government mine Inspectors to enforce the law, and not wait until thousands ot men are blown Into eternity, tinder the pretext ot waiting for specific charges from anyone; but to see that Inspections an; made from time to time and that ail M«*utioit« ot Ute Coal Mines Regulations Act are enforced. "I am confidant that halt ot the men who are mining coal on Vancouver Island where the strike la In progress, cannot read the Inspector's or fire- bosses' reports, as they are potted at the pithead from time to time when they are making their examination of the mines, and If this is true tliat class of men are. Uie most dangerous elements existing In any mine, not only to themselves, but thousands of other men meet death due to tlieir Ignorance and thousands ot widows and orphans are thrown on the mercy ot the world, lirgelr because of the neglect ot tbo men wbo are responsible for not en- forcing tke law and kaoplsg sock men eat nt tbe mines, "I woald suggest that a commlseton be Immediately appointed to be composed of one representative or the government, one for the operators, and one for lhe United Mine Workera of Vancouver Island; aod tkat tkis commission bi eawwwered te keld as Ib* heard no more nbout It, and If any. body wa% prosecuted for violation of the law It must have been a secret prosecution. Then came the "Tl. North" oxploslon nt Conl Creek, wherein ono lifo was lost. The government Inquiry Into ihis disaster was held some months ago. and so far we hare had no report bf same, and In my opinion If tlie man who conducted that Inquiry would apeak truthfully he would admit that bo la waiting for Instructions from tho minister of mines as to what kind cf * report he shall Issue. Next comes thc Sooth Wellington disaster in which nineteen men were drowned llko rats In n hole and the disclosures relative to that affair should prohibit chief Inspector of mines, Thomas Orabam, and Inspector John Newton, from having fantry, and who has been twice wounded, writes to his brother, "Sol," as follows: " "13 Stationary Hospital. Boulogne, „ May 15th, 1915. Dear Sol.^-Through some Ingenuity I have created a half,decent writing position. I l\ope you are all well at home. Aftervwbat I've seen one Is certainly lucky to have -a comfortable home such as yours. I'm sorry to say the P.P.'s nre all cut up. After coming out of the trenches at "the End," after fifteen days' spell, we were hurried to to retake and.hold a line lost hy the . Previous to getting to wo wore about 7,800 strong, havlng.lost rather heavily In "Tho End" trenches, through trench mortars, bombs and grenades. Well, if ever hell were let loose it was last Saturday. We took thp trenches and boat them back time after time and for somo hours things lulled, but not for long. About three p.m., they began sh« "ur ou:> trenches with big Shrapnel nnd percussion, and hell had opetled. They just blew us to pieces. Dug-outs, or parta of them, along with men, men's arms, trunks, heads, kits, etc.. flying thirty feet In the air. We were losing terribly, overy oflcer out of action boforo we got reinforced. We held the line for seven hours, until wc got strength from the K. It, It,'* and Royal Scots. Tlie Huua came on us. Just like forests. Just to be bayonettcd and mowed down. T was wounded by a percussion shell about evening It klllod three and wounded two of ns: the other having today thero too long died. No stretchers or anything dure mmt* near us, and the reinforcements were horribly cut np. trying.to get to us. When they got me to the dressing station1! was quietly fold that there were 34 P.P.'s left and 1 was one of them. That «laV 1 ihnll never forget. They tell me things ore going strong up around Ynre* now, nn bnn* .Trick title For First Quarter, 1915 Compiled by Thomas Graham, Chief Inspector of .Mines The reports received from the District inspectors of Mines and from the operating confpanies show that there were twenty-two persons killed 'n and ohout the coal mines of the Province (ii'.rJiig the first quarter ot the year. Coal Mine Fatalities Total killed during the first three months of 1915 and same period of 191 -i—January. 1915, l; 1914, 1. February, 1915, 20; 1914, 4. March, 1915. I; 1914, 2. Total: 1915, 22; 1914, 7. Colliery where accident happened: Crow's Xest Pass Coal Co., Coal Creek, 1; Pacific Coast Coal Mines. Ltd., S. Wellington, 19; Canadian-Collieries (Dunsmuir), Ltd., Cumberland, 2. Fatalities classified according to cause—Falls of coal, 1; by asphyxiation in mine gases, 1; by drowning, 19. Killed on surface—-By mine cars and haulage,, 1. Metal Mine Fatalities Number of men killed in and about metal mines of British Columbia for the first three months of 1915 and 1914 —January, 1915, 1; 1914, 1. February, 1915, 0; 1914, 0. 'March; 1915, 1; 1914, I. Total, 1915, 2; 1914, 5. District and mine where accident occurred—'Osoyoos, Nickel ^ Plate, 1; Boundary, {Jranby, 1. Fatalities classified according to cause—'By • fall of ground, 2. The list of casualties of Fernie contingent continues to grow larger. Some modifications are made from time to time. John Anderson, already reported slain, is now on the wounded and missing list., John Reid is wounded, not killed. Two well known citizens, J. J. Hixon and G. G. Sawyer, are reported killed. James Scott Is missing. The wounded include: William E. Richardson, West Fernie. James P. Ryan, Jaffray. John P. Smith, Fernie. , George Bowen, Fernie. The last-named received his wound whilst with an ammunition column, but writing from a hospital in London states that he expects to be in a fit state to return to active,,duty in the near future. —The-name of~AibeTrt~i3~Hilgs has' been added -to the "missing," He was In an unbroken line, stretching for 18 blocks, thousands of union workers accompanied by hundreds, of non-affiliated citizens who are interested in the fight for justice, paraded the street of Denver Saturday night as a protest against the unjust conviction of John R. Lawson. It was not a gala throng that, had met in honor of some great occasion but an army of determined men and women voicing their disapproval of Rockefeller courts. The parade disbanded at the auditorium where all entered and took seats for the massed protest which followed, and over which President Clint C. Houston of the Denver Trades and La- Lor Assembly presided. Professor Jah.es H. Brewster of the University of Colorado and Congressman Buchanan of Illinois were the speakers at the meeting. Resolutions were adopted commending Frank P. Walsh of the Industrial Relations Commission for his able and fearless handling of the Interests of justice and denouncing the paid press for tlieir attacks on him. ■Resolutions were unanimously adopted calling on Governor Carlson and Attorney-General Fred Farrar to prove that they were unbiased by prosecuting operators responsible for the killing of miners during the strike. These resolutions conclude as follows: "Whereas, The Ludlow massacre occurred more than one year ago; mortj_ than twenty persons were killed there; a coroner's jury called to investigate the same stated wbo were responsible therefore, yet no arrests have been made—no prosecutions initiated and the jvhole matter of the lives of twenty women and children is apparently forgotten or seemingly condoned; therefore, be It "Resolved, That we call upon the governor and the attorney general to prove to the public that they are fair and unbiased in these prosecutions by causing to be filed immediately, Infor- nKtitton against those guilty of the deaths of tbe many miners and their wives and children who perished at Ludlow and other battlefields and neglecting not to file against those men whose -brains conceived, and whose money furnished the means to initiate and carry out the law violations attributed to them'• Opposed to Working With "Alien Enemies" The citizens of Fernie were greatly surprised when the news was received in town on Tuesday morning that the mineworkers engaged on the morning shift had declined to go to work, For some time past there has been a grow- Ing discontent among the British and those of the allied nationalities against the continuance of employment of Germans and Austrians. The opposition first assumed more definite shape last Saturday when a deputation of eight men, drivers, called upon Supt. Caufield and stated tbat they did not wish to continue to work so long as the Austrians and Germans were kept on. These men were informed that could not be recognized as speakers for the organization even though they were members of the union, and that any grievances they might think they had should be presented through the proper channels. On*Monday the subject was practically the sole topic of . conversation among tlie various nationalities, but no further definite action was taken that day. ' Tuesday morning the usual number of men went up on the 6 o'clock train and at least 80 per cent made the preliminary arrangements usually made before going Into the mine, such as changing clothes and receiving their lamps, of theBe latter over 400 were taken out, the bulk of those who refrained from so doing were drivers and haulers. In the meantime the horses, over 100, already harnessed were In the stable awaiting the coming of their daily guides and companions. They did not come. The hour for starting work passed. Secretary Uphill endeavored to persuade the men not. to take hasty action, and urged that they with a G. N. bridge gang and came orlslnally from Nnpan, *N. S. The name of Frank Doodson ls mentioned among the latest casualties as "wounded," The young man Is well known In Fernie and is the son of ing attention -to the International char- actor of their organization. Mayor Uphill, R. Draper, T. Biggs. S. yeaney. Supt. Caufield, T. Haigh, and several others addressed the gathering, but. when the motion was put that all alien enemies, regardless of conditions, be interned, the show of hands plainly demonstrated the attitude of those present, were in favor of such a step. The amendment, first put„that the Government bo requested to intern all unnaturalized alien enemies was not regarded as sufficiently comprehensive to meet the requirements of the situation, as viewed by the majority .of those present. Subsequent to this President Phillips stepped to ihe front of the platform and said: "If you refuse to go to worlc tomorrow (Wednesday) it will be a breach oi* the agreement, and there is a penalty which cau be imposed upon every man who refuses to go to work. That you should be fully aware of this fact I deem it my duty' to inform you. Please bear in mind I am not coercing you to go to work, but simply stating what may take place.-' He again referred to the penalty for this breach of the terms of the agreement. A delegation consisting of T. Uphill, Slattcrly. Gordon Ross, T. Biggs, H. Martin, John Rieg, R. Draper were then deputed to call upon the officials of thc Crow's Xest Pass Coal Co. The deputation reported that the officials when called upon stated they could take no action as General Manager Wilson was away. .An adjournment was then called to meet again at the Skating Rink at C o'clock. When the hour arrived the liu-ue building was crowded. A num- go to work, and as the morrow (Wed- bt>r of S1„,alws (iiBCUSse(j t'he'all ab- nesday) was an idle day they would sorbi t , but no c„ Jn ^ then have an opportunity to thrash the question out. The appeal waB in vain Mrs. Thomas" Martin, formerly of Morrissey and Fernie, now residing at j yer who would^ accept an appointment wxisn ithe; In his address, Professor Brewster, who ha? been a staunch advocate of the cause ot oppressed labor in Colorado, compared the appointment of Hillyer with the ..appointment of the notorious Jeffreys in England two hundred years ago and, as a lawyer, professed his utter contempt for any law Edmonton, Alta. Tlie -proprietor of the Club Cigar Siore received quite a surprise upon opening his mall recently to discover that one of his leather tooth pick cases which he presents to his patrons, ha1 been the mean's of conveying to the raslnents of Roulongne-sur-Mer lhat "Our Coffee is Good, The writer of tho letter. Michx*l *(Vmghlnn. slates thai It was pi"ltol i'p near tho sun* thnt; were lost ami later retaken by iho Canadians near Ypres. The recruiting for the Tilth Kootenay and Boundary still continues In Fernie despite the fact that the century mark hns boon appreciably passed. Only British subjects arc being tlccepted now Th compliance with recent instruction* to thnt effect. B. Caufield, superintendent, also used his eloquence, stating that by refusing to work for the reasons given nlneeri him ln_a._mnRl_linnlAftgamt-jinaL attitude was noticeable, corroborative evidence of which Is shown by the following motion passed by a large majority: 'We. a^ Britishers ar.d others other tendered under the conditions existing ln Hlllyer's case. Congressman Buchanan urged that labor must put forth still greater efforts to organize that their Interests might be more safe. This speaker also charged that the judiciary of tbe nation was packed for the express pur- poso of keeping the workers in subjection. Miss Fern Lawson, daughter of John it, Lawson, expressed thanks to the loyal defenders of her father and hoped that the fight would be kept up till all would receive Justice. This little girl Is In liercarly 'teens and has been on the coast with her mother during the past several months. tion, and requested that they go to the government. This did not have any effect upon his listeners, and seeing that the men remained determined to stand by their attitude, declared that the day should be "idle." and gave thc necesasry instructions making thlB effective. A mass meeting was called for 2.30 to be held in the Socialist Hall, but at the appointed hour the crowd had assumed proportions so far beyond tha capacity of the building that an adjournment was made to Pellat Avenue Square, where a concourse of people, numbering upwards of 600 assembled and listened to the speeches delivered. International Board Member O Rees and W. L. Phillips. President of District 18. U. M. W. of A..,.spoke at length, outlining the situation and call- COMMUNICATED On Sunday evening the recruits pi thc fith Tlntf,, nepn-mpnnlrd by A and B Cemnsnlen of th-* 10"th. attended church services. Those of Iho Pmtes- tnnt belief attended the Presbyterian Church where Rov. Foster, of the Bap- tlat Cliureh filled tho pulpit, w.hiUt the Catholic members In charge of Lieut. J. J, Martin, nt tended the Holy Family Church. To the I'dltor, District Ledger. Dear Sir,—I^oeal Union No. 2299, U. M. W. of A. Cumberland, met in regular session iuul passed the following resolution regarding thc recent mining disaster on Vancouver Island. "We do not forget that tho mining department of this Province did everything lu their power to defeat (MiT aliens, are willing anawill work, but not under present conditions, that Is to say, with alien enemies," After the adjournment of the above meeting Lt-Col. Mnckay, officer com- ' mnndlng the loca! militia, received telegraphic instructions from the coast to the effect that all unnaturalized unmarried Austrians and Germans of military age, ns weil as married aliens whose wives ami families reside tn the old country, should be immediately interned."--- - — — - .,■■*■ * Conformably to the above orders the City Police authorities have posted all around town Instructing all those to whom these regulations apply must present themselves at the appointed place not later than 4 o'clock (Wednesday) afternoon, bringing their per- (Continued on Vnitr- Tool British Situation by Miners' Secretary The subjoined letter from Thomas: llie rt-naon why our pits'arc working Ashton, Secretary of the Miners' Fed-' sits-h full time at pre*ei;t U »n account oration of Groat Britain, we feel will of such a large number of our men .Titnday lust over fifty Italian citizens were marched and drilled under the instructions of Alexander and Angelo Rlzzuto, a«Hhi»K u» do in <M»«i««H!tioii wiili> <-.«*». * brother) won't wtA run into It. 1 see duptflig an/ Inquiry on behalf of the public. Inspectors Unfitted to Aet Tbey should alao be disqualified from acting In tbelr present capacity in the mining department. Lastly comes the Reserve shaft explosion In which twenty-two lives are snuffed nut. and unless there it enough pressure brought to bear upon the minister nf mines" department, theoe two men will represent the mining denartmct. en behalf of the general public, at the ln*l«e*t wblch Is to be h*ld «n N*ati«l- mo, en Friday, lane lib, 1ttl, tn view ot the fart tbat Mr. Justice 3lur- ».hv will conduct lb* Inquiry re tbe South Wellington d!mt*r. a&d UV'.r.s »f tov nrnntnA »b*t Mr. Jnttk» Mnrphv la not a practical miner, we are confronted with these facta tbat these Inspectors will be tbe onlv practical miners there who will be allowed to cross- etnnxHtti witnesses Justice te Jwetlee Murphy f do net wlab It to be conveyed that veeugiMO* «M Mat *M •mom***,* am mmmm <?**%•»? ««?'*««* |w»e»a mind wn U> hi! If iti-*'-.' Wif 1niitfUn.pT 1c*.*t tmfl ...ixm tlif :.1*W1..- tit Mr Ju-.jV i* Mnr, >V" „ - - -* »*■ hnt wtber ta convey the feet that be w BH- * MM * -' will give a tatr and Impartial verdict mt^rtlm lo the ctMmmw f-fofatt-t at tbe Inqnlry. Bnt I do contend that If theae Inspector* ar* tbe only practical ■n**tttt*r* trait* *** iwriwtt* in *i*i9 firma. turns from tbe wttnettet. tbat many rmettlons nt vital lasportanc* mtl te left nnasbed. awl It asay lw tbe means of detailing thc alms of Jastlee In placing the Maas* on Um responsible MhMff"-foot Viewmteatien Thew ototo tko trwet&H* arisen #b# ether pwrtalewi ef the Coal Wnea An* gjlatlons Aot, te Immediately die- if IMt MRottten meets wkh tte approval of yonr department yon will n**n ii* annum trill -wWfrtr in Ur* emerr- thing in oor power te render asett- mm* On tte other hand, If It seeete with tbt disapproval of yonr department officiate why not, na PrtMfor of tbla provlaeo. eserclee yonr powers ondtr tte PaWie Veqalry Aett ~Tbi« eomptatat end angiwUon la heiMNf mm tbe etatwe fie tte Ooal MIm* 8ofOlaUo«> Act perUlalBg to tte tteWtaitloiHi of OMtetitOft wtere- to it Olmim *pe»ilk»U» 4tei * minm moot te saffkiently coavomat with tte R»tllsb Magnate and with tba pro- vtatona ef ite aet ralaUn* to owl- minim and toto* and refntaQoiM mado IMftaMtt. **W* T aay t» m, m rrtmUT rM mt oroifaie*. ttet tf yon In lhe papers we need more men and ammunition, fake t fro-n mc. Si,". there never was anything so true. Kver since I was wounded before (Just about two weetts. and I was back in tbe trenches!. It hss Just rained hell for ns, but let me tell you, without a lie, every time a P.P. went down you could gamble on fifteen Huns going. They com** on In close formation, for what sensible tdea 1 eannot tell. V have be»n under X-rays, but It se*ni* my limb has too much cellolltls In It to be operated on at present. 1 wan wounded three weuks ago, along with onr Compsny-flartMiat, wbll* havfng a luath, but took no notice of It Tbe sergeant went to btispttal, snd I went lo the trenche* the same night. Rome men bave aome terrible wounds, and softer t»rHMy, Tbls Is what helns one to "stick it," This gas Is awful stuff. If ever 1 happen to get among It. r shall mtilin fl straight line for wtere there la moat fire and tlni.b « tetnc broaebt down. MHtre suaenn*. Ute toiuu« am Hade*, where tb* fire memo* tii* heaviest. I waa Jost thinking wbat a marey tt woold te tf a aboil were to MUSICIAN*, NOTICE There will be a meeting at Ingram's Hall on Sunday, 13th, at 2 o'clock! tor the purjioie of reorganising th«! Kernie City Band. Everybody whoj can play an instrument or wishes to! learn, nr U Interested !n having ai first da** musical organization such as Fernie hat been uied to, are cor- dlally Invited. be read by our many readers with; great interest, especially as It t"Mii*n the organising of the miners on this! from one whose lengthy career In thc island, and aa wc view the cause of i minim? Induatry preeminently fit* Mm thu strike, re dincrlwiiiiatUm of men j to speak authoritatively upon quesUuns that were faithful enough to them-1 involving the Interests of the ni .ty selveA and their fellow workers to I thousands of dreat Hritiln." under- report the true conditions ot the > pound workers, mines, that one if not both of these | disasters would have been avoided, f Miners' Federation ef Ureal Britain, if the effort* oi the true men hud j iun Aahton Old Hoad, bt-«n accomplished IU re Is no dortit.i Manchester, Mny 21, H'lT. itifcleioiv, Im* *X 1»»)»«»*»«!U, "liu,-. ->■>»*> i l*enr Hir,—i nave received vour let- ci'tideniii ihe members of lh« niiiu'ig, wr of May fith, and am today «etiding department from the bottom up asi vou n pi reel eonttinlng the Ad* of here having joined. Theso, It is said, amount t<» t'l",otw. I hope that trade will improve In yonr district and that the men will get better working time and increased wagen. Mr. W. Yours truly, THOMAS AHHTOS L. Phillips. Ilos SOI. Ferule, ll.C. men unworthy and uniu ior the porl tions they now occupy. AUo our heartfelt sympathy «nd condolence to th■• icli'lvc ar.d frlendt or ih<? men tha: have lost their live*, <H;«+ fighting for months to amend the conditions ot which they have tmt their dealhs." , COMPENSATION CLAIMS OF ALIIN WORKMEN The Odd Fellows and Rebekahs j headed by the band, visited the tcme tery and carried out their annual IH* ('oration !my nerv-tcea. —, »—»— ! Act-lew l*r l«de»wi*lty in t*e Prevl-n-te' tlr\'. Air. and Mrs. W. R. Wilson wish to; ef Quebec under the Workmen's Utnw thank all who assisted in any way at f Compensation Aet of the V.,t S.'„.;.tt tm the "-ilia it* x'.t,: :*it,V.iu* i Pre-ylftte «f Alberta df«t Church on Son* 3r<t* at«o Trite*-- A workmen In fhe emp'oy of th«> de Wood Co. for loan of disbe* j teiitkm «m»j*it»», -nh'ile a; *urk in tin „— ,„,.,..,„™ j ivovinc"** of Alberts. wa» lulled, and hi* dependent motli<r, llvln-s in jtae Parliament you mention and one or two others. Ven will find in the pircel n bonk* r;;»tainlnu -he Mluiniu-m Wage Act*, and alio ihe District Rule* under that Act which have been arrived i»i wnd are now being worked under Sn tst* differed ili*lrtct«. nnd «!■*« the minimum TJiti'* f!i*d for all fla*»e» <>f w'Mi'kiiieii in Il.e dlffiriiit .li»ir;.N 'hrotmhoiit (treat lliiialn. Tt'f <nrt1 mlnifii? tndiiMrv In «'>r< •? !- ut; b»>'> *,'. t'i' In the f'row'i Vest T,engue, on Saturday Pans Foothill evening, Codl! den. sued llie company uuder the W->ik eni.i.iiliu ,',i»:i,*,t Creek team defeated the F»ml« team !»nen"« Com pen *«♦ Ion Aet of the I'm- S»y h score ot three to oil. j %lnet» ot liwelw*. Via* plaintiff •»«?*■ utt aid h»* »»ei-n »r> for mnt*' month* f*n*l ti<"»», iiii'l I' l« like?*- to f-onttrm** »<• ij.iiuiK lti«- «,t; i-nr * tumult »t t"V> 'lftef '?!*' ' 1t».!t:' '. '■ •'".: '' ''* ' ■' **.tr ju-writi > oitM i* * in •>i«i! Hn * ii, bul more <'*twr',*il> \<iri'><iMi!i< rUi d .■uxl Fif-.-•*-),,r- >Sni! ,n !i. a' ' '■ .r- COAL MINE OFFICIALS Thirty-five Were Successful at the tte- cent E*»m**»tior» NANAIMO, June 7,~Th*P tasrd.. of examiner* for coal mine officialt havu ann-itut'.i-ed the restitts of evaniluatlons '.i.iti m, \u, ii. u. ai.4 ;.; m r^Diti- mo, Merrit, Fertile and Cumberland The pernonnel of the board !•* a* fallow»; Thwiin* It. tftofketi. Na»*J- mf*, eintirm-tn* Andr-ft* Thont*«n. Sa fiimo. » <•-cli-jirman. Tully Hojee * ,1. i,:»,.i. rl lilit.., 7 I, .i.;ij.-i i'li'l.tAIti, Vlrtor.i: An.iren Hrydni. MeitStl, an.! Mir, it* -tVnifie'il nl t'n-y. I'-eek. III'. '. " ' ',', ••.»,, ... I.. i V t t t'h t\»- b(i:ird i ;(ti;it<"i by Hie .tbt»-'.«e tfom ihf jirf.v Ifiie !■* II C Ml-ir t led that lb* d#Iev In brlnelnt her ac Pr a oawtita) nerving xttt rcium i.«wni nou ma* nae xm net atm-eme ttvw mr I ro % * *r% *ta* t * *»^ 1 * * i'' , , * i ■ ' ' ■ ' i i': T*,(i\.i*< TVitnl Mil ,i ■ an,.* , ' ,i:..i . * V. ■ iV i i . ■mon' of tlie pI'h iiyilv nor'i'nr -ilmuf two d.iys t>er week. »r-d >ofii< le«». ntid 9rt***t* 9tr,*t**t*tt ^l»ft»,-«*ll*»*' lift**,-!/-' I l.nnk that e*er> t«li»er> t.i»» i» »-vk- Ing eoneert In tbe rirand Theatre, at tnt Itiformt-itim*. rrvsrdlnir her «on'K ...' -i, .»1(.v ., ,(,,., «,.,., .,., r \ which a large number attended and a j death. jl.^Nr ihan they are at the j.rrurt xt-rf taJtojUiM*' IBM* *'■** -spent. I IU* G>*m Ibe!I thai tbt -Jut.oo »*u j,i„.. {properly brentht In the Province of J The price of food ha* gore up In thh :»<■) 'o ;', :n-r '«-m »'n" «.(»!» )* Hhll,|t H.Ul ill' Fr-r. . T\> '.•■* .' •'..'I • - >» .» ' '.' HO1** Pir-I >;<•* William I.i 'm * 'l( ■ *. • -I •'..». V *.:■ '.■ Ui,,.,. M» 11 It, I..- ..ii tile Fr.i'i!, I.n'h *. C'Imi'h tXt*ft,ml r';i»» Ihidl, v ..*,<»,.-,• »'♦,»»,►,» l-ii^V-.-- .. Aifrc I <>4'tii<t. \4H4iti.i. lo.i ''!■ foi' I'nefc. (.(tiilie;il m t'.il (.-... ',*«■!, Nanai- , TiiDiyj' (...,-).i< Wr ,>,, i vi:.hei \a* Miehek. Mt: boral right Into'»a and pot «•i«at of |t u nn(J<rl1ltow, (hst in«metlensfq«ebee bwanse the piaimitrs #on hirii,.,m,<n fr.m ? our misery. Yet not on* tn-eii »i« !.,,.,,.„, „....,,„,t„ *,,„.„ .^fi,*,*! %„„. i,'w„ ..tr*,.**,, ,»,r, ►■■!,.,. --,■» , - « . *■***> amtmm ******** mm *m»*a u»w * am*, tayiag tbe+e. Ono offieor reckoned there moat bate apont tli to eeven tboossnd abells on as In the sis or eeveii boors- we held that tine. Fm glad now no otber «h*!i did bit me. .... I wounder wbat a man wonld do wttboot tho It. A. A, t\. Tb#r aro at ik*I^* woatoat p*vp\* In tht* aotW O* IO* I Mit9*9^t mmM HhAtljkMi t.mA m%l.mtWitt* 1. Ul- the effect that ttt fferbtaa mbjeeta or military ago moat renin* to their oa- bailness in tb« city of Montreal and tlve land forthwith, lo tak* op arms tn Ibe service of tbeir country Cbariee Andrews, late of UV«t Femle, waa recently fooad dead lo Olympia. Wa»b*. wb*r* h* bnn h***n Ifrtnt tor la gotaa to imppiy Uw momo of ttwI^S-S'TyUSST l'|J"Lii,i^*"irfl two >*»» m*. C#rot»r« tmtnmnt mmmttroyrSonmmtnnm to tl^l?^"",»««*; *%^*%!t%\hrmm io a verdict of ooMdo. • ttimntetl I know Ibat M • po«te> j^, tM1|,a mi piherwlne. Tb* col oaot koto la o «troat apeclallat and as eompanr having It* principal place of *hv. • J>m! obta!r.ed. tl-rouab the var' owlry everyooa olio boa worked lo tlmt mine baa tko rlebt to give evidence If ko oo bOmPm, kot again tb* oeeotloo <tf vtetlaattotioK te nmfraittoi tb* miners snd T tbbU rery nroch tf sny mon ottl nppmt ooittm ko la vspoean hnrmn 4mlmlmmmmimnn*t^nmml .Al^nn ".tmrtma al bt honeity and falrdeaung into tte tbe tren to glto tltM names to lhe' found the Ki IT MAMENEO IN Pf KNI1 redoced the Indemnltr from f l.»wt. the «um demanded, to KWO. be*t-sn*e the nw titer mm not wholly dependent »(»« tbe eotRings ef ber son. <Damme Ma- tlifda Jobansdotier v. The Canadian l^ieit'i* ttnllwnr t*ommer i Kbmt, UM Monday «!«ht the fir* t*-n rung t —I ..lire wtn, en* nny doubt an to the taitienre aud approii mat* lore tion «os dispelled by the n it 11 tiHtSttttve bttaril* and tiMIre *c*\t* committee*, alter a ton* is"» M'i:i, mdvanres In wat** varying from ■>U {mr rent tm the «ur»*art mw* n ir.'. jkt fen* nn Ihe pretent ware* now \,a\4 Tbls advanee It ron«H*r f.f 'o *tf it t'lrffi* M rn-ie" fi.- i*yffi it*, o. \i*,nn mmne*ie*ent apon tb*- m-\r The teltlnr price* o* rrnnl hsve rnne i 3 verv mari, b'-Jl Ibe nwro-ey Inr t*a.*. iiT.t-t*. 4m*a not ye' appear 11 t«ie a-**' nan*,**' h*el*. ae4 the t<! uii* tbat «e Pat* otftamed wi,i i.-'i: I! .' ••', r5 IV Jame* W*ir, Uornti. U'JI^m Wd'her. « vf*i,l.. Jt»t*,,U l|-4#<.iu, Mt, Hat, 4ntlt**m T.»)li>r. Fertili-. Frank LuiU r, C«al cmi> Vur!ii-i*i >V li'iV, I'.iui'.H-rland « ■«■*.-«, mo; ttm.iiii m..»n, N.'«i,^Iu.hi, Imnme* XirXf.fkn, Viejtmo J»tr.*f-* It Itrowe. v»e.c.iio tS«v»f»e Prv'er. Van-tlmo; I it,*) ltt-^n, Ktt*ilirf>: H<*i-*n Kwln*. I^t4<«mlfh' John Mel>mt, I^i4v*mtth: ftoh«>rt WHsmi. !»t*t)sniifn; ftatmtel I,a«<*on. I,*4; smith; J nrt)** Otrm.no, t ,.f. .,.'rh r .ti-i n ..' r . I tampan. Kettiie. It4cbard H F,-rtvt»- 11* t**.-ti p»r»f,«. T»-* *i-V*VV t'tf**'* Vn-tX f-*- innittoa, ".. Inl't* <:"]*bnie S2f **. **"£ *L* -1*!? *±2£./?*?: Two Mddfes oow Ulhtm. nbom mm* 1 mate wfcia afcot«o 1 torn «wt Peroie , mm Ofm m, — rmm tm wowemnm ^ #JMM| m0 ^ |tetw #^ ^^ ^1^ inrmN| «H| to he a *««»*• twdongla* m*rr* Inm *h« nelttng prt--e«, ervt It U taPOP. .- - -m -- _--.»• — ... .... .9.9- ••*».- . ... .. ... .. . aitttafattottvo policy of yoor govero- monl, oow, more than ever, Is tbe time to sbow whether or net yoo sto Pap ' ^uu|^auu|dft Tp t« Mt k ku bota words. ^^jj^^^A A ak AAAttL^N^btAtbt ^^h ^At^tm • HAAbU mRVT I 00mA WWmopA&mw **^» mtmmt Wl knew the names of ibe men who work- *t lo tbeeo places, bort I oreoosao ft wtn bo tbeeompooy's efftelals tod tko Inspectors of mloeo that win topjAy tkt osmes Kaiser gollly of mnrder." At. Wkoo • llko dlstiotefc lo ako** by tbo eonvfftbm of fboso rwnwnslMe tot mw siHiiir aPiniVT* uiBiimw wm Ike ItdMtftal fWd tkore win bo mor* tort* ki tko talk ofeeet -f!n*«l«* for tke kooefK of komtoW?" Cociimont. KJtf* Reter*. Cemberlawd. The N>» V-ort fell, the *wi»h»» . ditlv. i!tho«gh it hi* «att#r*rfifi<*il tW gof better, said fo tbe Other, ToflTlft© J. W. Cray, proprietor of the Ptiion not until ibe «-mn« iitUt** ar*- Iticiea* many »i-.-i-^u.^*. ttt* 14**1 to tb* 4-m- be mntmg IhtmA ■"(&""" ItfiJIwi Jto.\Mtenm IPOOtry, a'-*".*.*--! os '-j**' «4 *>ur at*4 ahrn.' aha' m.l totar ik* (*nJ*r* t*f U'mw * intKr*-*".*. nwMitlf • -ty 4m*t ri** tf I 4m* *Ppt rm 1 north *I4* mt ihm « V trtttr nm** the -i,*,***.* *«,*,» ■?,* *.*,*■ »n- ft,-',,"* Ui;i;n.. ^'.-....iL. u./.. *•—-». -.*-..: .. weald tf yan had U»«» at bo*! a* I did." JMcfcjard Tic' Fire Tlrljudc aa«:-Uit *« ,*u **k f«r **v*, Ur.hat -4 «ult c«mw« strtwo It ban ntoopmO •oya tko receotty rotod, ood tko* srltk i ksodleapfted owloc to tk# faH that tb* t**et+ In ware* vmnrsd f tome of the ,iW«'S-* and mrnt « nerUtim etpre#*fon ot fit* tne* s.hHI. fire wnn outside of fhe eity limits and I nt, *nm m h<-tr »*i--»* *'•<- niii tn. ri-'uT-ii mutj -inter-t ov. the Anaeriejtn «1 IN tko Oonms WMOte* " "Vtbf.mi*t eootld*wi»de dlwanw froos tH* n*ar- «t«t»»r u im p«n«'*»i«g «- )•»«- W« #**(iSs**al«, M w»i M a *•»« ot aruet* reoMrke So, t, t imt manr. them: if lent hydrant. Tk* deatroctioo was.trkt. I *jnd#f»*.sft4 tbat a tart* Rata- wko rank with tke k*«t. We trtstt tt 1 bave any 111 kaie tk* "-fSogtlsfe" complete. Tk* lo**. we b*llev*, ISjWr eX te*** tmm yoar d.ntrttt bave r«iittna*il twt*nm to Its mlsefon of e*- OI*•«t*«, *nr*r*4 ky Iwwrsoe*. (Joined the '.yrtr-t,, «d ! max %\y that,v,^.t»»,m-»*i.* MH PAGE TWO TEE DISTEICT LEDGER, FEBNIK, B. C, JUNE 12,1915. 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BENNETT, Editor-Manager Telephone No. 48 'Post Office Box No. 380 THE INTERNMENT , Although considerable divergences ol: opinion •are held and have been loudly oro chimed during the stirring times of the past few days, we ,i.v ,]-leased indeed to note lhat orderliness and general spirit'of give and take have prevailed, and it is earnestly to, be hoped that'no untoward event may mar the proceedings ..which have been deemed necessary to pursue by the, internment of those among v>lioin there are many who have been long residents of the community, and whose conduct, has been irreproachable-. AVe realize tliat the situation is complex and delicate; and do most sincerely trust that ■events may .soon shape themselves whereby the present dis-. .agreeable conditions may be changed and a return to normality .ensue. THE LIQUOR QUESTION The widespread agilation touching .the Drink 1'roblein seems to bn vo created n very distorted perspective in hoth the pros and the antis. The former have proclaimed both loud and lout? that it ii their zeal on behalf of morality that is actuating tliem, whereas at the back of both ernsa'des. if a thorough investigation be made, we make bold 1o state that material interests are very dominating factors. The claim that it is from a moral standpoint they fight against the liquor traffic is not siihstantiatod by those individuals who in their partisan fervor do not hesitate to suppress part of thc truth and only give utterance to that portion which suits their purposes. The abolition of the distillation of vodka by the liussian government has been lauded as evidence til" n moral wave sweeping over the domain of tlie C'xnr. whilst ignoring most conveniently the many proofs that the deep-seated tyranny of the past has undergone modifications so slight in tho treatment <if the subjects of tlie "Little Father" as to render them almost imperceptible. Whnt little easement of the yoke that has boen made to the Poles, .lews, Finns and others is not due to nny "moral uplift" but. is resultant from wnr's exigencies. To judge by tho remarks of ninny zealots the total abslain- enee eampnigii one might reach the conclusion lhat vodka was the only intoxicating liquor indulged in by the Ituss, and with its abolition the whole nut ion had been transformed into a non-nleoholic country. Tlie elimination of vodka removes the strongest spirituous liquor from tho list of Russia's alcoliolie beverages, but the wealthier clnsses still have a plentiful supply of vinuons nnd mnlt liquors where- wilh to tickle their epicurean tnsten. These the j.'ivhI bulk uf the subjects of the Muscovite government eatinnl a fiord lo indulge in, and iin vodka iv or was. the liquid exhilirator of the lower classes during times of peace, now thnt wnr is in progress in order that his vision may not be blurred, wheu performing his soldier functiou, he is deprived of the intoxicant This is the truthful reason and imi nny love of morality. In like manner when diseussing the question of the French alminihe, may of the prohs arc stronger • in invective than mh information nnd. in their fer vor endeavor io creak' lhe impression tliat llie Oalllc 5Milb«!i if* a who!*, indulge in Ibe juiee **t the wormwood, mid then point lo ils prohibition ns iii«li<nliv<* nf ii complete transformation from indiilgene.' in n vicious habit to thnt of total ttUnUnciiee This is « fi»!«e. ileeeilfiil mid humoral presentation known lo everybody who has ever lived in France or associated with the natives of that country the drinking of light wines (and some heavy ones), as an adjunct to the daily meal, is as commonplace as is the sipping of black tea in the home of the average Britisher. Recently a temperance orator, who prefixes '"rev-" to his name, said: "If the British should be defeated in tliis war it may be justly laid at the door of their beer guzzling proclivities." This may sound very eloquent when uttered with the accompanying gesticulations, bill when viewed in the calm light of reason its logic is, to say the least, somewhat off balance. In the attempt lo escape -Scylla he bumps up with a hard crash against the rock of Charybidis. If Britain should be defeated because of indulgence in beer, how would he explain away the Germanic victory, as the Teuton's consumption of John Barleycorn is proverbial? The.argument that if all men spent less money for liquors they would have more to spend for other and more beneficial, purposes, sounds well superficially, but is not borne out by the facts of the case. If it Avere not so and the above argument were sound then Ave. might expect that the Chinese,' avIio are most temperate people, would be in the enjoyment of a much higher standing of living than obtains among the Caucasian race. AVages and cost of living liave a close affinity. K you can live for less then you can work for less, is the guiding principle of Capitalism's henchmen. Drink is not the only cause of poverty, nor is poverty the only effect, of drink, o Tiie ardent Prohibitionist 'of times becomes so intoxicated with the one idea that lie becomes mentally befogged and whilst preaching "temperance" assumes a most intemperate attitude. A little more tolerance and a closer adherence to the truth and the whole truth would be far more effective in its results than the too frequent attitude assumed of he ends justified the means in the discussion of all topics. So much for the Prohibition side of the story- "We will now take a glimpse into the other camp. The distillers will point to the men of magnificent physique and marvellous longevity found in Scotland among those avIio have indulged in tlieir "avcc drappie" as long as they ean remember. This lie advances as an argument that it is not the pure liquor that is injurious of itself, because if it Aveve so then tlie effect upon thc physical and intellectual status of such individuals as those alluded to Avould be impaired. The distiller if confronted with the assertion tliat iL has worked au injury iu a known ease usually tied out without th,e slightest display of animus from any source, and both rhe interned and those supervising the internment are to be congratulated on the way tliey have acted their several parts. Thp Lethbridge Detention Camp, we understand, contains its full capacity, Vernon likewise, therefore the local authorities have wired both Victoria and Ottawa that -Morrissey be selected as the detection camp for these men. It offers excellent advantages; the location is the best, t-here is an adequate supply of piiVd'.water easily obtainable, and all' iu all, is ideally suited to the purpose.' Provincial P.-c. Hughes of Michel, with special deputies AVelsh, »MoRae and .Maclean, brought in 75 more alien enemies into Pernie for internment, milking a total of 196, which will be further increased-probably by 100 tomorrow (Friday)., So far as we have been able to learn there are less than half-a-dozen German subjects among the internes, the remainder acknow- ledge the Emperor of Austria as their sovereign. Esther 'Lodge of Rebekahs gave an ice cream social on Wednesday afternoon to the departing 54th and presented each man with a "housewife." Presentations were likewise made by N. E. Suddaby and others. ' Judge Thompson delivered an address. Miss Phyllis Hughes and others entertained with song and the Carrie Orchestra supplied the instrumental musk. ■Mrs. Harry Martin, who .has been an inmate of City Hospital, is now sufficiently recovered to return home. Sergt. .Major Garvin, of the R.N.W. M.P., MoLeod, spent Saturday in the city. He returned this evening, after taking over from the custody of the Provincial Police, a German and hia wife, who -are now prisoners of Avar, aud will be taken to the internment camp at Lethbridge. The male prisoner had managed to evade the -immediate officials, which fact only developed when the wife attempted to gain admission to the United States, when it came to light that the husband, who until ■ recently had been a resident of .Alberta, was in Bonner's Ferry, Idaho, at which place he was promptly taken ln charge by' the American Immigration officials and brought back and handed orer to the Canadian authorities. Tuesday night the members of Elk Lodge. A1. P. and A. <M., made a presentation of a masonic ring to their departing brother, Kenneth Corsan. YA few hours after Dr. Corsan received a private message that his other son, Thomas, who went from Victoria with the second contingent, had been wounded in action. The nature of his injuries is not stated, but it is both surmised and. hoped they are slight. $l)icUtS' REALLY DELIGHTFUL MINT-COVERED CANDY-COATED CHEWING GUM Make a Corner Cosy Collect the Cushion Cover Coupons with every CljicUi Package MA;DE.IN CANADA A Good Bargain in En amel Ware, See our window' for prices Classified Ads,-Cent a Word RIDERS WANTED as agents for our high grade bicycles. Write for low prices to THOS PLIMLEY'S CYCLE WORKS/VICTORIA, B,C. .. .. .. .*.; Thomas Harden, a. resident of, this city, of whom report was made that he had been charged with crime in connection with certain burglaries recently, was inaccurate insofar as he CHICKENS FOR SALE—Several'of last year's hens for sale. Apply, P.. Kennedy, McPherson Ave, Femle, , TO RENT—Comfortable two-roomed Shack; close to town. Apply, A. G. Burns, 8, Dalton Ave. TO RENT—Two rooms suitably fur- was not charged with' the commission nlshed ,for housekeeping jJurpo?es. All of the crime, but owing to the number l!?"Vo?le™es; Rent moiler*te- AP of small crimes of that nature that have been committed, he unfortunately was arrested on suspicion and detained for four hours, during wliich time search was made of his -home,' and three other places, with the result that there was no evidence whatsoever discovered, and.iMr. Harden was liberated, with the information given by the Chief of Police that he was at perfect liberty to go. Mr. Harden is an old time resident of this city and has always born a splendid character, and in this instance there was no evidence in any wise to conneci lilm with the commission of the crime. "Rough on Rats" clears out Rats, Mice, etc. Don't die in the House. 15c. and 25c. at Drug and Country Stores. ply, 346, Victoria Avenue.. LAYING HENS POR BADE.—W. H. Gates, Pernie, B. C. ' BUGGY FOR SALE—In good condition; cheap. Apply 80, Dalton Avenue (cor. Jaffray St.) ' FURNITURE POR SALE—Mrs. Simpson, 12 Howland Avenue. ; AUTOMOBILE TOR SALE by Public Auction at the Robbin's Garage, Blairmore. On 1912 Model E, M. P. in good running order. Tires as good as new. Sale at 3 o'clock sharp Wednesday, June 16th, 1915. Car can be examined any time at the Robbins Garage. The Original and Only Genuine Beware of Imitations Sold on the Merits of Minard s Liniment FURNITURE FOR SALE at J. I. Macdonald's, 95 Howland Ave. /■ prodigal u.sc ol' uii.vliiing, either liquid or solid, i.s injurious; Second, that il! moderate indulgence in liquor has had a bad effect then it is not, the liquor (.per se) Imt what, has been injected into it after it has left llie distillery whereby the percentage of profit may be increased. Talk lo llu; retail purveyor of liquors and he may acknowledge, that he is not particularly in love with the business, bill it is the profit in it that attruets him. Talk to him about fusel oil, white wheat, logwood chips, etc., and you may find,that he in well informed upon the use of these nnd other adulterants, Of course he knows that such admixtures are injurious lo health and contrary to law. hut, provided he can escape detection, his greed for profit overcomes his scruples. That wrnl 1'KO- FIT tells its own story. Reduce it to a minimum, ITcvont adulteration, and fancy bar fixtures will he sold at n discount and free lunches disappear, but just so long as huge profits nre derivable from the sale of liquor there will he men engage in the li'afj'ii' either openly or secrelly. In conclusion, we would -say: Ite prudent in your converse, ami temperate in your judgment- Bnsie- nlly this drink problem is one tlint will only lie satisfactorily settled when all iuiuikiii.il inn live sane, nnt lira I lives; when degrading poverty al one iini of the social scale nml a superabundant jgiiiety nt the other have been eliminated, and every human luting cnn enjoy the benefit* of a real eiviliai- lion which includes n sufficiency of nutritious food both menial and physical, pleasurable, healthful and useful exercise, These, however, are unalinin- alile under the existinu' regime, hence In neenttiplhlt Iho end desired we are working for the addition of fhe profit system, the fonsuimnntion of which *iw»U* Ihe solution to the Drink Problem and the many oilier social ills which man is heir to. ess Communicated T«» the HiUUtr. INstrirt l^4<*#r, Dear Mr,—Vou »r<«l your n ni«rs niii',.* J ' ** iy.ii.tti ««■ i*b •« vty*4 4rt* #t«rv IO U'll #iit»l»or.nr* of mich, when at penre or wt with ttie waiters The latter h<» Jtfirt n pretti IIMn-st for, tie-ntu*** ft" on* |iri*it**l<nlb f«»l by ilit-m with fine. »uo<l bou*t<», nilli Mimetlme* a Utile nwti left on io v*ep him In nood enp- , ., tlUlnn \t,ti Ub mv' wouldn't b* "tb'f <Ki* ii'ory that I am -joint' bowl tnd bark when thow> who fed o'l nt !* :i it or wj*h point* and him tbett* itUi- mofi»li, "*lftn1' him on. ■' ■-' " - *"M ' -*'U***'it.', 1UU »-.<iti«H>k«" of the "wood wind band" of tltl* viiy. In fact, he would howl at snj*hlrtfr and arenthtni British, and ile* <ml<v ibin* id be dm* le to treat liliu yelping, howliiiK, Mcowlm* dog at ti public nuisance. Yours*, ale., T. niCHia. IVmnttmmP tram* fas* omel it^S'r^r ^'a^ffSi^i^^^btattkBU «*** qmttile* -Wtert'ttt »ltfwth*r to tb«;H<" had nett* to follow a rrowd on unlit! tr*r,t .Ue *torv we rf»fl In mnnn-! tbem occasions ff-Urlk* time), bat be r.1n*i nn-:t «fhif»l hook* point '.ii *!..» due thtt I nolle#.4IV> li i-'.-lw -i'-iM i. it'.* tow linn'rl. a t/wM, Ivy iMtWilR « liowl.lu.it, at.itv and \«-.i»'.r* at all thing* that at* not, tVm from ilotni what thej had «»t oiil * »i' ,,,.,'<, .i.,n ,m t:,^.„>*x,t*l* aet**ln* ix**v lnrn*4 anil **w' pwiranw Mmiltr to Ihol of «n Imml | Mm** h*>»' *b*e th" mrion \* not «•«. msO* htmHim .l»rk, unit wan m«ktn« lor * ntf****,"** t****)*****, Mi**.* m* **»* ->w Horn* riitM run »M.t mm nnd MtoijWm. I>n< Utt* tn* Ur* iu lha «>«m» of, l»"**>?*dMy.<T?J*^*,VL:r«llA'i" „« »i„1i "V* •..,( -i, t* (Mnr *Ki»»?fl amm* ni-i ft.1.11 ***>U*t\. \%4 *HMM..ffcilt Hit *■**•*'•« Willi IM »»« Olll»r MB|NMIHM*U, Mvsenitd them-soiftw for InisrniWMH. with ihpm, Hhorily »ft-rr I o'rioek ihe -Pro-rlo-Hil r*9,tn*9t titMttm »»»>■■,»,».-tf 9V9i*vtttt.*t.a ***** ***** WANTED A CHAPERONE "\ For Bil ie Rhodes, Lee Moran, Victoria Ford, Jack Dillon and Eddie Lyons MUST BE BIG, STRONG, HEALTHY AND HOMELY These people have been "Putting Acrose" so much funny stuff in Nestor Comedies lately that the Universal Co think they need watching. APPLY TO ISIS THEATRE Friday, 11th at 7.30 & 9 p. m. Uproarious Nestor Farce in 2 Reels mmmtf $15.00 In Cash Prizes • $5.00 • $2.50 - $1.00 1 Monday Biff 6 Reel Program 1 lAHMme^g P. Carosella Wholesale Liquor Dealer Dry doo-tft, arociritt, Boat* Md fttioii, CNmts' rarcUblMi BAKER AVENUE BRANCH AT HO*MI*. *C, KING'S HOTEL Bur mi|iplM with tlw tml WIitM I«i<|tinni And t%pntt DINING IUMIM IN rONNKtTION We Are Ready to Scratch oft yow bill any item of lumber tio- tound Just as we reiiresented. Then is uo hocus pocus In This Lumber Business When you c«ut 8pruce we do Do- Bend you hemlock. When you hu? fi»t-claB8 lumber we don't Blip In • lot of culls. Thuio who buy once froa us always eome again. Those wbi have not yet made our acquaintant* are taking chances tbey wouldn't en counter If tbey bought tbelr lumbet bere. KENNEDY & MANGAN — Dealers In — Lumber, Uath, Shingles, Sssh not Ooors. SPECIALTIES—Mouldings, Turnings, Brackets, anil Detail Work OFFICE AND YARD—MoPhsrson ave. Opposite Q. N. Depot .P.O. Box 88, Phone 8S. HOW ABOUT Garden Tools Lawn Hose Sprinklers Screen Doors & Windows? \ A Complete Line of Paints, Varnishes & Kalsomines J. D. QUAIL Hardware and Furniture 'Phone 37 FERNIE B. C. Pull supply of following for an appetizing meal to choose from. Beef, Pork, Mutton Poultry, Butter mi Try our Cambridge Sausages for tomorrow's breakfast. C/>U. OR PHONE Calgary Cattle Co. Phono 60 Wood Street PERNIE, B. C. A. Macnell S. Banwell MACNEIL A BANWELL Barristers, Solicitors, Notirlss, Ete. Offices: Ground Floor, Bank of Hamilton Building Pernie, B. O. F. C. Lawe. Alsx. I. Fisher LAWI 4 FISHIR ATTOHNRYB Pernie, B. O. The t KMA fri 99BKS H9BS9SHST worry ih»# th<ne» nn. w ran**. ttii»»f nan all off witb him. for If be ran tbty j E"****'*?, }K5rwl^^?iR5ri5* »n (lv In th# air mt of rwh of siieh «nM raU* him. sort be wan all but! Jj"^.*' ^ft'JT!1 flfiliJ'f "ifw? -t nrt. mh*** *k*»***b t*rm-i4-*mt*,\"li,y CblM or rouco Hfowit, were lept Oott *r* a n«l*i««* to xb* t»«*»llr awl;«r «wit»w it may o*. e ontao ean * ^^.^*Jm l*Q^*^t '"*'* *;'"*•v'""***- Hon tkket* ol' t» ibfir moern. tor It l» b%r4 to biwok, r1i« be »i>iwl. nn4 nentopereA lato It. 1 *™J£I**" ?iX lb^m ot tbi» prartle*. »<nf <»»«• ««. m*Un poor "Jarir a j 1^**1*1^^71 Wftll th* doa" tbtt I with to 4raw \ * .ifflog and Mrttln*. II* l«ft off bowl- 2SJL. jSS .- ,s lot a 1o»r tlmo; hi- mutt hove hs<l t« uerv* >balu>R tbst time. Thj« Sneh InrVfd and bowled whim, 0-bilr **1 in rbt* t»n*f»V>fi b* 1i*ob*t" ""Ait'*r nrnw*m*m mme 'ettnt aliens ud "VW***' ■ In*'***" ,.. trtit fimi OMd Omk io%\'mir"*ymUnu' I'isa'v*'lTno*ii"for! Jug for alongtTino; he mutV barpliad ^"^L^fJ^yjiSS^If^lJfii m»»v yMr«. I firat nam bin la a hi* mn* *ba!wo tbst Unit. ISSSL55LT il ~?.t~?~..,JS^ ynrJnv ^»ot» ««t «l» In an fdltora^ Thi« Sneh btrk«d and bowled wla^m tf^fiff-,. r.USw mSLTh fC t-hair »"'? in »h»« rtmlfor, b* 1i*f4t*4:'--"">i,-*r e*w*tmmt ram* fn town, •»di,,,*, fr*o» to a-wt-vniei ****** «» »•• t«y lfi:elil««fct I max My lu tfeows m :,rly bowIM fcimsrll wit ol *«•«♦"-.^'l^lft!ifcj J„i 2Lm**-Z*rJ*lmm* «^ I* 4i4ni ***4 Myfktat. **n is-iWHi. b* en tt*.Int iM * ■^I»J?1,85Sim2 SSSSm TtbS* r^n it* tht,'. «■»*•» at tkat Um*. Well,>t< lilm lm a imt, lime. And again be, 5™^7' \^. . thin a** air-irtt mm m %*if tmMf be«1e«i and boAtot at tbt otbw pfcMiw' top ppfb otomwAtAmb totAAd^ t-hitt 3 •«»>!!«" nt* m) mU)4 it* **uh him't-ti-**-. wn;*! it^t* aann't tommb in M Xb* m*n mmmt bomo imthmmamap xn vi m« *'At*. »mm* 4m* bnt* n tor ib*. i«»w,a§ pWure* «*» atwt -ftet.; ff"»* oh***, nftor wn»»iww» mmt dimity for (Ti'mw a»4 hxt* t*ntm! no m* hot to po Waa It H*bt m, i a******* by «*• wlfcwttle^ yipmomo *1n' ■-,, •»: .'.'#■ Tf.'** &rtn wan dff-*"-V Tl* mmm tlmt not tb**, *fH#f a IM •suae' ifnd» m mm fatboiti tm tae»n* *,*,* ».* h**.* AMfha* n*4 I win i -rwv i%* 4em 1#^1 aad 1^1 mnny oiler nether tnttm faabWwi ••< tMaMwi *■ "*** fem* i -sit* itt iny -imaXptwoilnnr: *♦•♦— *^"»T o*m* bowl ei *xx iMmte mntto mA ^t^«jM«i,w S*ti^* -^m n* I m alow W «f botAn. tlilt dot booln only at a motm, me**aHy Imt^AAmmtm W -y,,ty ',,r thai was »b* doe'* in»i»*i^ntM \**r.l mil I'm »fraM be wmVld ,r"t«* A **«e*ni rwmai or TipPf bad * -t.llh* tor mr amahnawtloM lM«ri if tbla Wariac btnm bund wet* b*arto4»#»s ^rutaUed, te t»«l. tbe «a» y»^.«Si.»iw*tf«l«^i!StiIj^ •«* !*• ^bmw^ptm^mon.mtiithimbtimmt'* tf III ill tu PIO tm mt mt i it*. »tt ltdJ ,**«* bt* um tut tti# List of Locals District 18 iSoum ban, **4 t', m; A******** ttotMwad *". Wbeatlejr, UaafcbeM. Alt*. Dear*! 0ml ..J. Lc**binii*. Dt*'i« Qttib. tto.fttcker. AHa. Belk«u« ....Jnmm Oorke. Boi tt, DeUenie, AIU. Matrmtn* tt'ai Jxpnbm. Uialraaorm. Alls Kvrmts..;, ,,«»»'*«T»"tt, Marwee, Hoaeows,■ Alta Cartdbdal*..........,,*t. HUebell, QsrawsMei CewnMB. Alta. t%m*A^9mm^ -UlA^feMt OtMmWmt* M.m.^r—^^mm^ nWm \mttiwn*.. *, * ,*..,,..,. m™mm^ ^*taa^a*. ..^ttaw^nm, aai.* vole-nan................a, mtatmwtmmm* -iwmMMn, ntm. tOomnn,.................. *Hw -Ualvilli,*vBsMA* DJC Cbtnook Mibes... P. Iwims,Cblwab Miaee.Cwsawue,Alt Tttvtk * .Itm.ttytiitl.thnu.to,*? m/^^^^ ta^^^ i^B^^^i^g^ |*-^^^^^ ■ tmM vTalnl. •••- ...••••••»•«»»■■ HfipHk rlWM* Mmm. WXUxenir IUcL Mukt. ItHkseU, Uu Imttmrttm............. A Foae-ocfc. ttm Id, LetbbHdatt. AMa. pmomommtmonotg/m *•#»»••!••*»" ** **•* » vmae-wmr^pp w^^*^ *■» ot^mwmimm mOQ/mt mOPPpmrn ummto t*wtttm...JAAA* AotAomo^Qoomom AtA, lllf-i ihmmhii •■ Wii O. ffBff'iP^ WlmWNtVQln JmWm% ■M^^n^l tt^tt-^A ui-^mI; *«| mo tmo wAm^^t^* mm^mtmu^^ mtbLm. • \*. nm-mmWb WWmmmW^ mmk- Wb&t***-.******.******&* PaCtorwn*H&$r9 iUSou Waldorf Hotel Mr§. S. Jenntngm Prop. L. A. MMt, Minigtr EUROPEAN AND AMERICAN PLAN CAFE OPEN DAY & NIGHT Menu a Ia Cartt Special Rate Bo*ru And Room by tbt week or month MEAL TICKETS ?6.00 flhft^^Mtfl'tt V*^ktt ay*^^|_ *BM|*idM| 508. A" fytnrit ~r*.9iin mi11 iiiiii»ii»nmiiim.m<M.-wiMii.*iami nPntmmtOPPJPMpmmAO AmHom flu lii« $lJ04Up«u4i mmmm -»•*#<*• • • # • meommot*** \bfl Bnitaa MVtet .Son Bewsbtt. Kordctt. *\o bothy AottotniP SPECIAL VALUES IN lOCAt FROFBRTY J3M00 *.ro<»td Ptart«idH«tt*Jdtttxl«.W^?«lc WIOJOO t-rotmoA, mmm Wnm,mm%mfmktorn*. T«mi: llMeuh; mam » rwl. WJOO.00 Twoftm»«i»lo»e0xll0, IbflwwM Af^ wnr WoAmOkpt*. ftttmi pm OMh PlMMs WMMB M TtAL rkuuk-M W m .— .a^^— 0^^^m*Ott^^t**m Ommmml^ tttwitb At pmr.tw o-ttmtPbn MffMni ptwmm.wlPWtmm wnn. otoom oo Tomt ptrt Pttmi tmHtim u mt. ft*** two *ffmtt pwf«tf» a« Vletork Arnw WID * ni Bt IMl pfM e« omtf mm*. mm L*muM,WUtkt,r*Ptipkm*m ^— . __ _ ^owommom'tBb a\wLo JBU &A3 Jl CT Ek„A% OOLB A4CWT foR P1RNIB n rsmrtc. m e 1 uneJH^tnitef^ K*» THE DISTRIOT LEDGER, FERNIE, :|No; 43, Vol. VIE. PAGE THREE ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ ♦ ♦ ♦♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ o ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦♦ ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ ♦ '♦ ♦ ♦ ♦♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ p*» ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ -*> p,p. p. p. pp ♦► p. m*** ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ <♦ m. ♦ p*+p*+ f <■ , . '■'■"■;"...!■..'.■*: ■■■" '; # ., ■ . "\ News of The District Camps THE CANADIAN BANK OF COMMERCE HAS INSTALLED. SAFETY DEPOSIT BOXES. LODGE YOUR Wills, Title Deeds, Mortgages, Insurance Policies or other valuables in one of these boxes a.» tOP FURTHER INFORMATION APPLY TO P. B. Fowler, Manager Fernie Branch Imperial Bank of Canada HEAD OFFICE, TORONTO Capital Paid Up..$7,000,000 Reserve Fund ....$7,000,000 PELEG HOWLAND, Esq., President ELIAS ROGERS, Esq., Vlce-Prea. BRANCHES IN BRITISH COLUMBIA ") Arrowhead, Athalmer, Chase) Cranbrook, Fernie, Golden, Invermere, '' Natal, Nelson, Revelstoke, Vancouver, Victoria. SAVINGS DEPARTMENT Interest allowed on deposits at current rate from date of deposit. PERNIE BRANCH A. M. OWEN Manager II It ft 3R1854 Home Bank Canada Head Office, Toronto James Mason, General Manager Branches and connections throughout Canada There is an investment opportunity for every spare dollar iu a savings account with tho Homo Bank of Canada. Full compound interest paid at highest bank rates. ( J. F. MACDONALD, Manager VICTORIA AVE,, FERNIE B. O. tew I Are You Going to Europe? See the Great Northern Agent. He ean arrange your rail and steamship booking over any line you wish to travel cheaply and quickly, l'lisscnger train for main line leaves Fernie 10.H0 a.m. Passenger fnnn imiiii line arrives i).!K) a.m. Train daily except Sundays. We connect with G.N.P.S.S. boats, Great Northern anil Northern Pacific at Portland andI San Francisco for the Fair. " AVe solicit your KXPRKSS nud FRKIOHT business to all points. Express Delivery ln City Free J. E. OOLE, Agent, Fernie Box 438 Phone 161 (♦♦♦♦♦♦ V ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ► COAL CREEK NOTES Saturday last was pay day up here. The mines were idle until Monday morning. The mines were thrown idle Tuesday and Wednesday to bring about a readjustment of differences between Allies and Alien employees of the company. Provincial 'Constable Boardman, with special policemen Branch and Atkinson rounded up the Austrians and Germans of this camp on Wednesday, removing 28 of them to Fernie for further orders. Born—To Mr. and .Mrs. Thos. Wilson of Coyote Street, a daughter. All's well. Grand Benefit Concert at the Creek Once again the Amateur Dramatic Society have responded to a call for assistance, and the concert held under their auspices on Wednesday evening was of the usual high standard for which they are famous. The present strenuous times we are passing through probably was responsible for several absentees who would liked to have been present. The superintendent of the mine in a very neat and appreciative manner.touched upon the good work of the society, also men- tioning the fact of the "amateurs" being In debt, and in order to place themselves in a state of solvency had decided to run a concert in the near future. He added that he hoped the residents would rally round and help to keep them in existence. It may be stated right here that the members of. the society hope the super's remarks fell upon fruitful soil and result in even higher appreciation and support in the future. The feature of the evening was a flag.drill very ably executed by 32 school girls, which drew forth hearty applause Trom the audience, which appreciation, we trust, in a measure repaid the energetic instructor. The opening chorus, '•.Comrades fn Arms," by the en'ire comp.iny, was well rendered and received loud applause. iMessrs, MoMillan, Morrison, Gaskill and Billsborough. received a meed of applause for their efforts, while Mrs. Birkett and W. R. Pinker ivere the idols of the juventles in their rendition of popular songs. "Mugzy, the Messenger Boy,"-by Mrs. Percy »r,U J. Hewitt, was well received, ana all the characters in the closing farcv, "A Kiss ln the Dark," was .veil portrayed by Messrs, Percy and Markland, Mes- dames Percy and Birkett. and .Mlsa Newberry.—Special Correspondent A party of .interesting youn# ladles (and whon are they not so, Mr. Corres- nnnripnl?l vlgltml tho ^»Ainp-ga±JijJ*nK, and dilated rapturously upon ihe various spots of beauty and interest that abound In this burg of ours. As further evidence of their appreciation it is understood that they will again favor us with their presence. Bob Spruston, Joe Spruston, Reginald Stacey and Andrew Matuskey motored In from 'Michel on Sunday. The club members are deeply Interested in a snap pitching handicap which U taking place during this weok. The prizes are as follows: 1st, beautiful watch fob, presented by Liphardt, Pernie; 2nd brass smoking set, presented by D. P. McLean, Pernio;' 3rd prise by committee. ' Word was received up here Wednesday nleht that it had been decided at a meeting of Gladstone Local held In Fernie to resume work on Thursday morning. ' The committee of the Amateur Dramatic Socloty, desire to thank A. Blacker for his kind assistance In the lighting of the stage and all wbo assisted In any way. The names of the Italians who aided In the search for the lost Corlett child reported "unknown" tn our previous lusue are, Nick Grendanette and V. Colllno. ♦ COMMERCE ♦ PPPPP.PPPP + + + P> Conditions nround here stilt keep the same. Tliu mino worked out' un<! n hslf days last week and half a day so fir this week, Mr. nnd Mrs. A. Manning woro In from tho homestead tho other dar and roport that garden track looks fine— after planting It twice. . Mrs. W. Mulligan, of Medicine Hat.! your sore and blistered ? If so, try ,#*m.-Buk. As soon as Zftm-Buk is applied it cools and soothes injured, smarting skin and tissue. Its rich, refined herbal essences penetrate the skin; its antiseptic properties prevent all d tngejr of festering or inflammation from cuts' or sores; and its healing essences build up new healthy tissue. For stings, sunburn, cuts, burns, bruises, etc. just as effective. Mothers find it invaluable for baby's sores. All Dtuu'i!* ani Stem, 50c hot. the Diamond team last week. The Diamonds run tip a score somewhere in the teens and Coalhurst didn't get started yet. -Maybe they are waiting for the famous catcher Fife to return from N. S., or is it the boys are off (heir play? Anyway, the lads from DiamonQ City are too good at ,the bat for Coalhurst. Better ask tliem to play football or cricket next time.. Charlie Phillips is away to New Dayton for about a couple of weeks acting us assistant to Skeith Co. The Social Club held a dance in the Kipp Dance Hull on Saturday night. A good time is reported, while the new orchestra is voted first class. BELLEVUE ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ Frank Boselcy and Charlie Burrows, jr., two of the Bellevue men who joined the 13th Mounted Rifles, have vol- for some little time, after the present j month. We were in receipt of a clr- I cular from Carbondale seeking our co-j operation in bringing before the government of the country the urgent. | need of them taking steps \ to relieve j the prevailing distress. Seeing, however, that our efforts on previous occasions toye -met with so little success, ot0- that President Walters of the Trades and Labor Congress of Canada i has been in attendance upon Premier Borden recently and laid before iim the exact conditions as they exist in the Crow's Nest Pass, any effort of ours along that line at present would be futile. Reports of committees brought from the .Pit Committee the result of their interview with the superintendent relative to the changes that have crept into the new agreement, which in spite of the assurance that there would be no decrease In wagos, has materially affected one piece of work to date. With the object of finding out how said changes were wrought, a special meeting will be held this week to enable President Phillips to attend, as he was unable to be present at our meeting on*Sunday, The committee further reported touching a matter which, not having been finally dealt with, is at present under consideration. A dispute under the new board is pending. Considerable discussion took place concerning the answer given the committee by the super, relative to the sharing up of work. Various suggestions were offered as a solution, but ■the need of a Moses is still very evident. I The report of the delegate to the [meeting, to discuss the doctor question was deferred until our next meeting. The nomination for local officers for the next year were.as follows: President, Brooks; Vice-President, to be filled; Secretary-Treasurer, .Burke; Pit Committee: Brooks, Burke, Ples- satti, Rascavich; Finance Committee, Levitt and A. Goodwin; Correspondent to Ledger, "Invictus." The question of-.trustees was left over until legal advice is obtained, meeting adjourned at (5 p.m. o*o*oo****oo*i ♦ *l ♦ COLEMAN NOTES P\ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦♦♦<►•«►«>♦♦♦<!>♦♦ The great photo play, Damon and Pythias, was shown in the Opera House on Thursday evening to a delighted and appreciative audience. The first match under League ans- WHOLE FAMILY USES THEM "Frult-a-tlves" Keeps Young And Old In Splendid Health i. W. HAMMOND tne. S$OTi.and, Ont., Aug. 25th. 1913 ••Fruit-a-tives" are the only pill manufactured, to my way of thinking. They work completely, no griping whatever, and one is plenty for any ordinary person at a dose. My wife wasa martyrto Constipation. We tried everything on the calendar without satisfaction, and spent large sums of money until we happened on "Fruit- a-tives", I cannot say too much in their favor, We have used them in the family for about two years and we would not use anything else as long as we can get "Fruit-a-tives". Their action is mild, and no distress at all. I have recommended them to many other people, and our whole family uses,them1'. J. W. HAMMOND. Those who have been cured by "Fruit- a-tives" are proud and happy to tell a 6ick or ailing friend about these won. derfttl tablets made from fruit juices. 50c, a box, 6 for $2.50, trial size 25c. At all dealers or sent on receipt of price by Fruit-a-tives Limited, Ottawa. Department of Agriculture, Live Stock Brauch, Ottawa. May 26tb, 1915 Dear Sir,—.The season is drawing near when an increasingly large number of'bad and inferior eggs reach the larger markets or are offered for sale locally and It occurs to me that your readers may be interested in the information given out by this Branch relative to the practice of candling eggs. I am enclosing, therefore, a pamphlet (Pamphlet No. 3, Poultry Division, revised edition) entitled, "The Candling of Eggs," a copy of which we shall bo pleased to furnish free to any of your subscribers, together with one of the candling appliances described therein. The latter may be utilized either for commercial purposes or for domestic u&e. Your faithfully, JOHN BRIGHT-, Live Stock Commissioner. Directory of Fraternal Societies INDEPENDENT ORDER FELLOWS OF OOD Meet every Wednesday evening at 8 o'clock in* K, P. Hall. Noble Grand—J. PEARSON Secretary--!. McNICHOLAS. 20 in ESTHER REBEKAH LODGE No. ■Meet first and third Thursday month, at 8 p.m., in K. P. Hall. Noble Grand—A. BIGGS. K. Secretary—SISTER PRICE. ANCIENT ORDER OF FORESTERS Meet at Aiello's Hall second and third Mondays in "each month. Secretary—J. M. WOODS. Box Gf>7, Fernie. KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS in ! Meet every Tuesday at l.'Ml p.m ! K. P. Hall, Victoria Avenue. ! C. C—.J. COMBE, ! ■ K, of S.—D. J. BLACK, M. of F—JAS. MADDISON LOYAL ORDER OF MOOSE ■trateereu^ini"ieiriaBirBatiiraa>rT6r the front. We wish them a safe return, j opposed the local team. A hard and The committee appointed to handle; fast game throughout, although there the relief have to date one hundred j was no scoring until a few minutes and fifty-six members, members'wives'from the finish, when Frank secured resident tn camp seventy, and children j two goals, thus winning the points, one hundred and seventy-eight, who j President Phillips and Vlce-Presl-', have applied for relief. Now, with the ; dent Graham spent the week-end here, j amount apportioned to this camp wc i The former addressed the Coleman - slmll have to perform same stunt that i Local at their meeting on Sunday, I was performed some years ago with i while the latter addressed Carbondale i tbe five barley loaves and a few small [ Looal at their meeting. [ fishes if we are.to have any materlul ■ A special meeting of Local 20:13 was J benefit from same. ; hf'ld in the Opera House on Monday George Caravanah met with a slight, afternoon, the purpose being the np- accident whilst following his occupa-|nolnMnent of a Committee to act in eon- tion as a digger In No. 1 mino on'Junction with a committee from Car- Tuesday. ! bond ale Local to investigate and ail- Mr. Martin, who has been holding! minister the funds granted by the Dis- down the barber's chair in Colo's Pool trict Board for the relief of necessltl- Hooni for some tlmo, finds It necea-■ ous case. President Phillips was ;ire- sary to seek pastures new. . sent and addressed the wertlne, ex- Bob Evans is representing tlio Meth-j plaining the attitude that the Hoard odlst Sunday School at tho Alberta j Intended should be adopted in aliocat- Methodlst Conference now In session! Intrthe grant, Messrs. T. Badham, II. nt Edmonton. j ClfUs, \v. Fraser, J. Johnston, W. Hay- Billy Newton had the misfortune toi som. T, Gushel and C. Dallo were ap- Injure his oye while following his oc- j pointed to the committee. .Members * There Is moro Catarrh In tin? H-i-uon <>i the coe.ur> than all otlif-r 'liSKtH-s put louetlur and uri llf the liikl lew yc.ra w-js supixwecl to he Incurable, For a j.'i*ut ' limy yrars iloemrs pronoun-ml ll a lot-al -tllseiine and I jjrcs(-ribe;l lix-il n-riH-illos, iliiI bv eo'.Mainly tailing | to rare with Joi-il treat ment. pro ioiiiil-.nI It Incurable. . Rcie-ice his prov-.-i C-itirrh to !>•■ a ro-iiitlltitlonal din j p-ise. ntul thereto:,' nupiln-K eu'-stliutio-usl •riatim*nt ! llilt'K I'mri-lt Cure. mi"iif!<riiini< hv F ,!. 'Iin.rj j ntnr.9 irtr.tr nl^nr. «t tA7 °aV*i.i„h« i * '-'"- Toledo, Ohio, In the «-|y Co unltutln-.i1 cun> oc : pices took place at the Athletic ; t!i*._iniriui iu, i^-«n^MWB»uy^»-<iwr»*-ti^w-t«-i- K Meets every Monday at 7.30 p.m., in P. Hall. Dictator—J. SWBEXEY. Secretary—G. MOSBS. 140 Howland Ave. LOYAL TR'JE BLUE ASSOCIATION Xifounus on 'Saturday lasl, when Prank ni™-* to » tMvwNii. i» n<-i» (Unniv v* th- wood rt-,i M,ffi,iii t.i|pff*(*f. of ihf- flVHtem. Ther efT-r our n,,,,...j ,|„.|*.,-*, for ti"\* <?■-<*» It fails to OTir-.. ■W e>e--l-,rs ll-'U t' stlmo'iltlK .* l-lrw !■". J. nilMlY It CO.. To'nlo, Ohio, •Wl'l <> ■ P-T. - ■>!*,. . e. Like Jl '.!,■» I* in '- 1' I's 'trcn eCpifo-l Kll-J Lady terrace Lodge, No. 224, meets in the K. P. Hall second and fourth Fridav of each month at 8 p.m. W. "M.—'.Mrs. J. HROOKS, Secretary—Mrs, JAN'E TIMMIN-Q8 p—- In rupatlon as a miner the other day No. I Mine. { One of our well-known cltlsfins, an. ardent of Isaac Walton, found It lm-' nosslble to wait for the onenlns of our fishing season. Result: Kl0.no os a; coolpr for his enthusiasm. j Owing to Ihe prevailing depression, Mr. Kasluk, who took over the 41' .Meat Market some months a so, has found it necessary to close his busl> itPHB. Messrs. Cyr and Smith, butchers of this town, will transfer their stock io the aforesaid storo outing to it affording greater facilities ror tbeir business. Miss Morton, of Cot*man, li the guwrt of Mrs. Robt. Kvaos. Mr. Fred Wolstenholme, of iho Rose- dale dairy, hsd « very valuable cow killed on ihe C. I>. H, track. One of our moat promising young THE mxxxk:< Bellevue Hotel COMMERCIAL HOUSE Best Accommodation Up-to-Date — Every Excellent Cuisine. SUITABLE FOR LADIES In the Pass.— Convenience.-- - AND -J2NTLEMEN J. A. OALLAN, Prop. BE LUG VUE, Alto. wishing their case brought before s:ime are requested to hand In their names to Secretary J, Johnston, nom—June 4th, to Mr. and Mra. ,1, Johnston, n son. ] The International Coal Co.'s, mines worked two days this wook aftor being, lillo for thn iirpvioiiR len days, while j Meflllllvary Coal Mines worked two! i daya last week and two days this j week so tar. I j A. . Josenh. 1). Montgomery, .1. Ful-; ilon have bid good-bye t<* Coleman In j ! the*, meantime, having Jolnod the 54th j j Kootenays at Pernio with the Inten- j I Ilon of paying Berlin a vl»!t in the | near future, There are now about I."; i Colemanltcs belonging to the filth nt j Pernie, while about 21 Joined at Pincher Crook. wa* irMMtig ht.t diNtgMe?. Mr a. X'ttuou ixmn tmeu iWMUlly, ott * lioiu* llltglns, wife of the matter mechanic uuvlng expedition. of this camp, last woek. Messrs. Hart, lluddart, ALEXANDER THE GREAT » Was a great man. He drank beer. Perhaps he would ha v# been a greater titan if he had not drunk been but vou had better take no chances. MUTZ - FERNIE \\'*t h.ni« had lots of rain of law around ramp and there Is a tw«»ihll- It? lhat tho cucumber crop may be adtersoly #ffected. Oh. yon n-rdmi- oral Mr. A. Dnwrtdae. of ihis rump, had i Htehlrg of chickens tho other day *tid thoro waa one lltllo Miow with thro* linr«, ||«> dl#d. Mr. an* Mrs. J. While, or roslhurst wero *t«tti«r Mr, and Mra. 3. Porto- son fast wtpk. ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ Tennant, Warne and lloldon wero candidates at tho oxamliMtlon held at Frank for llrd class cortlflcalos, ,%p -MfhlHitian of lhe manly art wa* put up by two of our well-known clii sens on Saturday, ►♦♦♦♦♦♦♦4 LETHBRIDOt NOTES The Complete House Furnishers of the Pass Hardware Furniture Wc will rurnlsb your uoune trom cellar to garret and at bottom prices, Call, write, phone or wire. All ordors ftlvan prompt attention. K you art satisfied, tall cthtrs, If not satisfied, ttll us. Coleman Alberta The Lothbrldgo Miners' (land will give a concert In Maim I'arts, North { „. Lwthbrldgw, uu Sm..Uj liili lii»l.. at ■*" *,30 p.m. A goo«! pro*r*m la bring*)** arrang«*il 1>> t|i» conductor, Frank Afi*r throo week's abmnco, par day i Um«*fc!d. wis thrlro welcomed to iho fortunate j The miners' Hand rommlttee mot on po*«mor of a chock. Humlay la#t »nd drow »p rulM «w ko*- Two of thr ihrw aona of Mr, Wm,; t.rj, i\)V iWW(|. COALHURST ♦ ♦♦♦< Ooodwin. wbo havo Joined tbo <oiara »ml aro stalUm-Ml at thr bote** f'amp. ir-stgarir. aro on a brirf »1«lt h*»«ir ] Also llob tltckttt. I tMoaaro. Phtllip-i. t'artCT and flraham ] net* I* ti*),'**.**.*' mt* oiiifial htt.iuv** [In* w*eb tb* H*v V T. VmH will ocnvpy Thr rli* bav»' tiariwl work on Itir Xnrth l.rthtir|i|(f«» ntncri r,.l\*ny, »h:<-h ail! fi»d *■ mji.o),ii< .'il f«r a If* j«V!«»*f. Thr mlmti hrrr aro «JII working abort tlmr !hr»r diya a week. Xo .1 mttte ulir *,t last m-iteU. S?e"ic IVrit.^k) «»5.t ou*. tiaitlitK i***. *f*'k mini r-nm- nornr «ith a k«m><i V,it- advomi' roiiMilfiu* atill prov*il In thl* c»mp, Thr minr worbrd flro days In Mny, nt lime of wrlttna,. ono 4nr in -ion*. 'tttftftt -1**1.9^**9. *9t* ....-tr * * * ■ f wrro lelard together In m*trlmow<r on '.,*fn*Ji,t, jinn* ■»•*,. xn» *,*.. 'M«iroi*,ot ttt* Mm ftfet-f* aaoattiMi mentmO mmai WriuJii, nt Hi. ■ffpt'nn'a Ckm*eb. eith i*pptoxt4. A ■mmmixtam ot anteti ra* ttillnn. h roroptlon at lb«» Ponlburot I npptAmt*4 to a<lapii»te*rr ihr roMrl out- Vnmnxn* ma* writ attends. 'Mark j pumloatwl ta Hrltrmr, a by no mmntl toy ami hapt»tnr«s ia tk* •#«lyw#d«I#«»i»l»i# tatk, roMtdfrlag llw numliers l« the wlah of all * «,b» *tr». fc'A***. iim* wr-loa-aa* *Ik-»-: **t*, w,-. *m ■»**«»* *-** -ntm. **:**f.*m* ****** xm* »*»»*f- r<v»lfc»r*» Th**tt* em HntotOay wiebt j is'itlwiii bcoJftattHfro Unit they *ero,. Im boom ot t R. *k*Uh, trim han ttm- In n pot4%lm to t*ll*M» «i Ol t&# flUi J i caitb-~« plkr ■*i»»i«hljia ti lb». A atroiit cunimHtuo trom thr U tho MrthodiM polpit on iusday nrst M!»J?»^!ri^ l**'1 ainroiuifl U* »w»ralla-*ir nil ■roflrrn-r'i as usual witn tht vlrr-rroat*! , ',, . ., , ,, ...*,,_„ tent in IH.» elw-lr »ii4 * t-r.ii»il#* 1ioim« ( "•'* »',' h,L 'i^I^,,! *, 1''' J-".i£n in «ttM*M«;. A k»P mm et tot--lio^J^4 ^"^J"*™^ Tt« the toltowlm mae**t' Tbr Aamml******* »*»'1 !«» h*r fl*,#r •■ UbmT- F. M. THOMPSON Compnny • "The Quality Stone" Groceries, Dry Goods, Crockery and Everything in Shoes *sww See un for the bett itt "I M hit niore Im Oithnrat and Is Imt- Inc f«r ttnm Omrto*. Th# farowrll wirty skwwiNl approrlatiow by 0 pro aeex of a rot of pipci aad asMf good wlakoa f'i«^; Ift'Da'Wtftt ;iw,vl Uwt'.Vt k*t* •pnbt tabm ap tomoom fa ratMant. A ttprmmotntlr* ri*mmi»'*m /ff th,' wil»*ro* omhm hattm b**m nt wtrrh tor] tbe past faw iayt tmhtnn ap ilro «!**-( 1*a**m earn** |« earn* S*mta**t tm xa*5 torn «M tttMf ml Otprmm* ttm her* htntxt tt from* imMtt> that IMt aomo la "bot*4 tm it* pnmo*rtta not «ftr« mot methtoe row4ftk»*. et*. W* .tm ct-nts aatoatmrat wki-rli has !»«>*•» or. ■s i WHAT CAM IS I It ht* horn arid that erety third f . {Mawju I*** uuti» '*** mime- {-mm. Sdenccluuahownil^naaiilratanh | Mcale* a federal «t.*toc** of Am body, and local iroatmeau la thc fown tMPxtMj) and vaport do Kttk, Xao) foal Tw ui*t<t44 <t*Ui»k *f**a .imaaU. ttnm* mm nmt km team* bm Ih* emmmmt*i*m ami mmm. try mmAAimymt Maai «Nft Am thatr tmt fhfiwigli lh* *^mp ffi!* *-#*k.?«ff-f<**f fa 9ctM"n VMniMnn whkh {« a jind iv*t*tt4 tfiry fanad acrloaa tlm-1 m*i*IUAw*l teml.mil a !*»;Miag-!<NHC,lro* *~OOM. 1 Atmi vnf Iu. fmtwi <J»a'.-*. l»j ku nialMnnN tasalmli sram *nt*n*tm*4l ettmOP,mm.Txm**uOm. Phone 25 Blairmore, Alt*. Th* 8tor« That 8AVI8 You Mon«y M«u» SuiLs, Shirts & Shoes Our Sprint Shipments of these Good* are aU to hand aid the assortment it complete with the tmartett food* and bett posiible values We have unloaded thia week a Car of Floor and Feed Purity Flour 98lbs $4.00 nett Gold Seal 98lbs $3.60 nett Also Bran, Shorts Crushed Corn, Corn and Feed Oats Whole „-„f! - limfli r- , t*wy^fti>n!fLi „nai-.*ta IE FOUE TILE DISTRICT LEDGER, FERNIE, B. 0., JUNE 12,1915. I 1 if Men's and Boy's Department BOYS' SUITS Ruster Rrown double-breasted and Norfolk styles, in a great range of materials, including serges, velvets, velvet cords, worsteds and tweeds, in all the staple colors. Ruster Suits, eome in sizes from 2 to 7 years. Kiuiging in priee from $2.50 to $7.50 Boys' Double-breasted Suits, with'bloomer pants, come in sizes from (i years to IG years; prices from $2.75 to $15.00 Roys' Double-breasted Suits, with bloomer pants. ('owe in sizes from G to 1G years. Prices from $2.75 to $15.00 Young Men's single-breasted 3-picce Suits, with hng pants. For'boys from 15 to 19 years. Range in price from $7.50 to $25-00 Boys' Odd Pants See our range of Roys' Corduroy Pants at 85c. pair. These are worth $1.25 pair. Other lines of hveeds and serges in all sizes, at 50c, 75c, $1.00 and up to $2.00,pair. Boys' Shirts Roys' Outing Shirts, with collars attached, in" light and dark colors; all sizes, 11 to 14 collar size. Priced at 50c, 65c, and up to $1.00 each. Roys' black Sateen Blouses, all sizes, at 65c. each. These are made from strong material and will give good wear. These blouses can be seen in our Men's Department. Men's Neckwear Silk Poplin Ties, Knitted Silk Ties, fancy novelty Silk Ties, and a host of other lines, will be on display in our Men's Department at 25c each These ties are regular 50c. value. $1.00 Men's Fine Split Straw Hats . $1.00 \ Your choice of fine Straw Hats; last year's block will be sold at $1.00 each. These hats are regular $3.00, $3.50 and $4.00 hats. There's only a few, so hurry. Children's Straw Hats Boys' Straw Hats in sailor or round shapes, on sale Saturday at 25c. each. Boys' play Hats, in Mexican style, oipsale Saturday at 15c. each, See these in the Men's Department Ladies' Ready-to-Wear Department White Wash Skirts Madt? in fancy weaves, Bedford cord and Indiau- hcail. Skirts are plain, flare or.with yoke and pleats-: In all sizes. Prices from .. $1-50 to $5.00 House Dresses Made of good quality gingham, neatly trimmed with white collars and cuffs. Extra good value for , $1.50 Children's Dresses . Children's Dresses made in the David Coppcrfield style. The blouse is plain wliite pique with dark and light blue galatea. Skirts, size 4 to 8 years. Price $1.50 Ladies' Gloves fn a big variety. They come in Cashmere, Silk Lisle and Chamoisette, in all shades of tan, beaver, grey and cljamois. Special 35c. pair. Dry Goods Dept. Up to the Minute Neckwear We are now showing an extensive range of the latest styles in Ladies' Collars, Vests, Collar and Cuff Sets, Ties, etc., Prices, 35c. and up. See Window Display Silk Special 20-inch Chiffon Taffeta, comes in an extra soft finish and will not cut. Very suitable for waists, underskirts, etc. A big selection -of shades to cho'ose from. x Regular 85c- yard. Special 49c. yard Ribbon Special nYi* inches wide Satin Ribbon, exceptionally good quality and extra lustrous finish. \ Comes in all shades. ' Regular, 30c. Special 20c. yard Shoe Department Seasonable Footwear in Canvas for Men, Women and Children Men's white Canvas Shoes and Oxfords in several different styles. ' Prices ranging from $1.75 to $3.75 pair- Men's Tan Canvas Shoes and Oxfords in Blucher style; comfortable and well finished. Price $1.75 . and $2.00 pair. Ladies' White Canvas Oxfords, low pumps or high cut button styles. Prices from $1,65 to $2.50 pair- Men's, Boys' and Children's Vacation Oxfords or Sneekers, in blue and black. Prices from 75c. to $1.25 pair. AVe carry a good range of Footballs, Football Boots, also Baseball Shoes.' Our Grocery Specials Mixed Sweet Biscuits, 2 lbs 25 Lowney's Cream Chocolates, per lb..... 35 ' Rolled Oats, 8 lb. sack 40 Chase and Sanborn Coffee, l's 40 Cowan'k:ocoa, Vt lb 10 Okanagan Peaches, 3 lb. tins .25 Libby's Pineapple, 2V* lb. till ' 25 Black Twig Apples, per box $1,50 Black Twig Apples, 5 lbs 25 AVagstaff's Red Currant Jam, per tyi 75 Wagstaff's Red Plum Jam, per tin 75 Sherriff's Jelly Powder, 4 pkgs .25 Red Cross Pickles, quart sealers 35 Swift's Witch Hazel Soap, per box ...: ,15 Unseented"Glycerine Soap, 3 baj*s —..... .25 Holbrook's Sauce, Vo pints 35 Holbr-ook'^ Malt Vinegar, quarts 25 Lyle's English Syrup, 4 lb tin ... -. 35 Special Blend Bulk Tea, 2 M. .\ 75 Peas, canned, 3 for ,..• '..'<■-. 25 Coi'n, canned, 3 for 25 Dairy Butter, per lb „ 25 PROVISION DEPARTMENT Fresh Eggs, 2 doz ' 55 - Roast Pork, sliced, per lb n .- .35 Dominion Cooked Ham 35 Premium Cooked Ham -.40 Pea Meal Bacon, sliced, per lb .-- 28 Dominion Bacon sliced, per lb 26 Dominion Bacon, piece per lb 25 Special Fresh Pork Sausages, per lb. .: 20 Fresh Salt Water Pish "arriving daily The Store o i . Qualijty TmTHS^wooircxnvipAiTyTEfD: BRANCHES AT FERNIE, MICHEL, NATAL AND COAL CREEK 4 Money Saving Prices First Aid Instructions For Miners n« \i xv rinaenw \v A Knudonbu"lt iis l0 remove the pressure, returning By M. W. G,asgo*. \V,.A** Knuuonou.a ^ ^^ Jn ^ Rq and t. O. hownu peau-egulafly 12 to 15 tlmesper ainu. (For the benefit of our many rend. ere Interested In Flret Aid we begin thle week the reproduction of Miters' Circular No. 8, publlehed by the U. 8. Bureau of Mine*. These Instructions are also appearing in the United Mine Workers' Journal, to whom we are In. debted for the loan of the cut* accompanying the text.) ' Suffocation and Asphyxiation Suffocation or asphyxiation may be caused -either by some-thing thai blocks the windpipe nnd prevents- air from uuti-rlns tliu lungH, or liy tlie Inhalation of gas that nets os a poison itself or prevents air from entering Uut lungs. In -mines suffocation and asphyxiation are most commonly caused by breathing smoke, eartion dioxide, carbon monoxide ga*. ami atmosphere doflel-l ent In oxygen, Tiestment tjuliklv gel the jmllelnt. to fr»«sh air. do not stop lo Iwiwn hi* clothing, but! tea the swinging forward nnd back' ward, completing a respiration in four or five seconds. As soon as this artificial respiration hns been started and while It Is being conducted an assistant should loosen any tight clothing about tho subject's TtecH, chest, or waist, Coittlniiw the artificial respiration without interruption until natural breathing Is restored (If necessary two hours or longer* or until ii physician arrives tind takes charge. if natural breathing stops after having been restored, -Used artificial respiration again. The Bureau of Mines relief kit contains an oral screw with which to force open the jaws, a pair of tongue forceps for grasping the tongue and drawing it forward,'a glass tube in which there is <i curved needle, and a sterile catgut thread. In case of emergency the first-aid mau can run the needle and thread through the tongue and thus hold it out. Kvery first-aid miner is required to carry one of these cases at all .times. After getting: the tongue out, kneel by the patient's head, grasp both arms just below the elbows, and draw them upward and backward toward you as far in they will go (Fig.' 9). This ac- tlou allows air to enter the lungs, pro- duelng Inspiration. Then raise the arms and bring them inward and down ward to tho chest, applying pressure sufficient to expel the nlr, thus producing ex »t ration (Fig. 101. These tion—that Is, when the patient breathes regularly but very slowly—artificial respiration should not -he given, either by the Schaefer method or the Silvester method, but, If possible, nature should be allowed to restore the natural rate of breathing unaided. . The patient may with advantage be allowed to breathe pure oxygen, which may be supplied from a cylinder containing the gas under pressure; a reducing valve <to lower the pressure, nnd a breathing bag with connecting tubes, face mask, and respiratory snd expiratory valves being used. The oxygen may bo supplied by an oxygen genera ror; J i' this be done, no reducing valve will be necessary. Various types of mechanical devices for reviving asphyxiated persons have been devised, and ono or two havo been widely used, Since the first filliSon of this circular was printed n give artificial respiration at once. There are several method* of performing artificial respiration. The two most effective methods, namely. Fig. i.—Sehsefsr method ef artificial respiration. Explra'lon. . . J , ,„ . . iJoiiot pMlMii) liquid lu <tb« p-sUun;'-* the Bchaefer method and Hi* Hllveater; mm,,h „„,*,] |„» if fuj|y mh^-Hous, method, arc described below. Thi; 01n, tU(, ..anient frcsh nlr, but keep following description of lhe method of j,jm warm teaching and applying lh* Hchaefw H#nd for tin* nearest doctor as soosi methoJ was prevarcd by the commie- \w the arcldent ts discovered, Medlral Ai»;o^t«o«.»h^Na^nalWjK.| ,.,„,.„ ||w JXV «?I.W bulk, fold tan institute of weftricsi rcngwewa. ?»hftiii,i»rii -n <■* tn th™* th» «h**t fnr. Th* communion iwommend «h« *HKmS ptjeemU* *>**•! au *M**i mmtlmAa. , ,»„,„, upt,n w„ mmnh gfaip h|g %m, * lehstftr Method el Artificial «»*, ilrnm h forward, ami tet an aasls* Respiration jtant hold it or lie it out with a gausa l»em«v»< thr. victim ro trmh air nn b«»di§# or • shoestring, or tear * UnkWy n* posMbfe, nnpi^by ttml baadker-rtilef into wtrlps and U« tlw« with th# finger In hl» mouth ead together. thus making a string. Place can too revived, if he is not too far gonp, by causing him to breathe pure oxygen. As ordinary air is only about one-fifth oxygen, the blood can absorb fire times ga much oxygen when a man breathes pure oxygen as wben he breathes ordinary -air. For this reason oxygen, it obtainable, should be given to men overcome by white damp or afterdamp. The oxygen should be given in the manner already stated; that is, by a breathing bag properly connected to a source ot supply and a face mask having suitable vales. In case a man can not breathe, the Schaefer or Silvester method of artificial respiration should be used to cause the oxygen to enter the lungs. Bandages nandages are used to keep dressings In place, to retain splints on broken limbs, to stop bleeding by pressure, and as slings. The kinds of bandages ln use are the triangular bandages, the roller bandage, and tbe special bandage ot the United 8tates Army, f The Triangular Bandage The triangular bandage It particularly useful In general tlrst-alid work, as It oan be easily made and ls not difficult to apply. Tbe material used In mnWn* a triangular bandage should be unbleached cotton cloth, linen, or muslin; some are made ot a kind ot cheesecloth, but tbey are too soft and ara difficult to fold properly. Bod sheeting or pillowcases make good tri- angular baudages, The angle* at each end ot the base are called the extremities or ends ot the triangle, ahd the angle opposite the base is called its apex or point. When a triangular bandage is loosely rolled together or folded over and over from the apex toward the base lt Is called a cravat. The ends of the triangular -bandage may be fastened either by pinning or knotting, For pinning, safety pins should be used. For knotting, tbe reef or flat knpt (Fig. ll) should be used, because it will not slip aud it is more easily untied. /.- The triangular bandage may be used to hold dressings on wounds, to bold splints, as a sling, and as a tourniquet, (Continued Next Week) / Packet of \ WILSONS FLY PADS Wilt KILL MOPE FLIES THAN S8°-° WORTH OF ANY / ' STICKY HY CATCHER ' Flf. 10—-Sylvester method ef artiflei el respiration, arms against the chest. Pressing the fort- Hiowiiumuu should be performed at tbo, rate of 1<S to in times per minute. As soon as signs of llf* appear tho tower limb* should Im» elevated and rubbed vigorously toward tbe heart. Hot ap- i.li<4iw«ii» should tie used ov*r Ihe heart If practicable. It there is no sign of Ilro, hemp np Uie artificial r#s- Mtra.iott lor at l**«4 4.wa Ucwrs. at th« patient may be breathing, although not. Appearing fo tm doing; so, Homo patients have hte* mlred after ser- ■9*. • ommltiee on resuscitation from mlaa gases, attpelntod at tbe recommenda- Hon of the American Medical Association to advltt* th* Bureau of Mines baa made a report on the «te of such de- vieos. This eoMi»l!t*« has declined to ee- commend any of th* meehanleat re* sitstftiiHwi 4*r1e*n thnt ft -wtanitiwd, airing the following reaeoas; l. AuUfleial te»tt*iratbMi lhy iwaelwu- lesl devices is seMoai practlcabt* la i ri§, tt—Reef knot* leeeened tlii'ia*t, mA v«tmv« am twlgst, body I >*■■» l»'<niJ:m<- or string, over tlw ton- Itobacco. tnlne limb, ate.): then bo-1 gee, draw the tnds down, one on tHtitr 7,.,.,-t .,*. *.,.*r~,'■ tit.**iXi ih* e<h<n. snd hrl-nrlnr titehitwit retain* ennwdoaewMM nad tn .1*1*1*,,* „.„ n l,«ythi«»ub»«wtiMihtsb*'»lv with arms o«« Bad to «m h »W* ot ta* fc«*e, tia(to »«aiw«, «ts» IMmllN nt »■*»• | make their use effe«lr». nt*n4*4 nn ttralshi forward ** po*. < the entn oa top of tha toe* This no* ttm t»omtM,4oma of «ra«M4ic spirits »*M<i»' #nif -winhii it*** ** e**** a1'-!* *n* Hit-tit ■ item holdf tlisa tMSgise•forwatd,* la aa is aaiiwMsia aaa inset bs te sho**,. > hts nose and mouth am fr*# for!*»tnre»tf the tcagaecan he held tot.\ Use ef OmomHnUnm Otvteee bwafhiat trig U I^t an assistant} ward with a safety pit. la all eases of insufficient naptra- 4r*w t*tewnt4 *h* *.*ibt**ft, ttmttw* ' Htiemt ttnddllnir tw» »nh)ert's thtgtis» snd far tec his hwid: rest thn palms of i yoar bands on bit loins toa tho row-' il*» of the small of the hack), with; llw flngn* spr-nid over the lows*!, rib. (Pig. 71. ! With arms held st might, fingers for-{ ward, stowlr swfna terrar4 tm thoti the weight of yoar body u fraduallf 4 aad wlthoat tlaltMte* broaaht to taemr: U|*UU ■'***: jaliivi..* U:'.#.. *, . TUut •**.*. , tbtmU tak* two to titrrn toeoot*. Th«a t»»«*dlat»lr swing fcaritwart so mntp^^om. amm ****** •ttttm ****** t.*tt**.** m*a mtmti tsyt^t n-t**.i^tle' In ttm* to If a wen's breathing hae etopped, • delay ef oao or too aRlswtiv In edsMiMeflnf tumi- ftcUl tesplrattea le llaWs to ba faUL ftsr this raasoa aiaaaal mothods, such *»• the PrhntPmr. athhrb mm h* nfn4t*4 immooimet^, tno piwiriaww io amy wim* chaaieal devlaa. 2. Tbe laags ef the patient era liable to be injured by the repotted we- ilea ef air hy oom* types ef rssusela- tattot apparatee. a. Ia taste ef polsualaff by ontbm mfitmiM*, « bftfc pntmomttP of imp* too fa the air inhaled hy the efestiat Is ffwmr* ImtwHatit thaa «he ettant to i »«»c*a in* 'tom» are fUM or asspued evlde potsnaa a »aa hy emtittftg with the red coiodac inattof .of Me fe&^^^A mmA b^amm tmmoomtmmbtmm b^t^m m*hmmA WWmrWJw wiwi llw wa Wi-fmiP|f ipf ^wwmm tnm esrrylag tie accessary amount af We-tWat otypm te tie Amm «#W»hwfr 4 tiettm of tmtmo orno- oxlds poi»oato| can |e ttvlred IT tt« Whaterar tht eloth asad, It should li* tw th* temm ml * tl in 40 t«*#^i laqaaro. roided dUCMally frna eee- ****- w» «m«mi> >■» i«*m* m ■.i,*^***, mn4 COAL OAS RESIDUALS Coal gas residuals form tbo bases ot many industries. Owing to the great development of by-product coke ovens and gas plants In (Jermany arid the application of modern chemistry to tho utilisation of their by-products, theae Industries bave largely been con trolled by that oountry. In tbe readjustment ot Industrial and trade eon- dMlons after the war, It Is desirable tbat as many «f these Industries as possible be established In Canada and In other parts of the British Hmplre. There are two largo by-product coke ovens in Canada wblch produco 67 per cont of our coke output. These plants nre sininted nt flsutt 8t*. Marie, Ont,, and at Sydney, N.8, 8tnco the out' break of war the Uitfer .'plant'.ha*, been installing a benzol recovery plant, but, In western Canada, there are numerous beehive coke ovens which do not save any by-products whatsoever. Again, whilo large nuatvtittos of tar are recovered from local gas plants, no industries have been established for the refining, separation and use of ihe products obtainable from It Kot only is the saving of tho by* products from tbo coking or carbonisation of coal a measure of conservation, but tho sale of these residuals li the means of reducing tbe cost of production in a degree corresponding to tbe I'fflrlency of the recovery methods ndnpted nnd the market value of the products.—W, J, D., "Conservation." IMn wWI **^WWP wmfm ppm* ttAtom* tm.akm*.^.m mm m mm^i^^ ,-^am Ig TW VIOMi VI ■ wTwWm mmm mt ^^9^^^9^nL^Mf9^pf/a *A wildt. eta a mm w Wy al^F^WatMllCTiMBg mPPP* M..*.:9.l*.,*-9. AA' > $"Z0<&,*. . sn. 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Title | The District Ledger |
Publisher | Fernie, B.C. : J.W. Bennett |
Date Issued | 1915-06-12 |
Description | The Nakusp Ledge was published in Nakusp, in the Central Kootenay region of southeastern British Columbia, from October 1893 to December 1894. The paper was subsequently published as the Ledge both in New Denver, from December 1894 to December 1904, and in Fernie, from January to August 1905. The Ledge was published by Robert Thornton Lowery, a prolific newspaper publisher, editor, and printer who was also widely acclaimed for his skill as a writer. After moving to Fernie, the paper continued to be published under variant titles, including the Fernie Ledger and the District Ledger, from August 1905 to August 1919. |
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Fernie (B.C.) Fernie |
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Language | English |
Notes | Preceding Title: The Fernie Ledger Frequency: Weekly |
Identifier | District_Ledger_1915_06_12 |
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BC Historical Newspapers |
Source | Original Format: Royal British Columbia Museum. British Columbia Archives. |
Date Available | 2016-07-26 |
Provider | Vancouver : University of British Columbia Library |
Rights | Images provided for research and reference use only. Permission to publish, copy, or otherwise use these images must be obtained from the Digitization Centre: http://digitize.library.ubc.ca/ |
AIPUUID | 5dc750e6-4570-4a6e-8f61-2c8d865f226e |
DOI | 10.14288/1.0309036 |
Latitude | 49.504167 |
Longitude | -115.062778 |
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