THE B IA„ EPERATIONIfl FOUTKUU-. CI tl^OftTl O.OOAVaAB m AFFIDAVIT MADE BY DECEIVED OLD COUNTRY COAL MINERS / ruperlntendent Lockhard ot the Can / / an Collieries Co., Cumberland, Van. - / fiver Islsnd, where a cosl miners' / f f Ike hu been ln progress tor months, / 2 is been a frequent visitor to " j 5 er during the paat week, ' , f ' The 61 miners Imported, under gross / o- misrepresentation, ae reported In The # /Fed. lsst Issue, have all been provided of Durham County, England, miners, and members of tbe British Miners' Federation, make oath and say aa follows: • 1. That on and prior to the nineteenth day of May, A, D. 1913, we were engaged and working as miners ln Durham County, England, and each and all of us hsd good and permanent employment I. We were approached by one Charles Dando, representing himself to be the agent of the Canadian Collieries, Limited, snd as having come direct from Cumberland, British Columbia. >. The Mid Charles Dando was assisted by one Ralph Thompson, ot Durham, who wu engaged by the said Dando for that purpose. Ths uld Dando and the said Thompson Interviewed us and eaoh ot us and solicited us to leave our prssent employment and to come to Cumberland, British Columbia, to work tn the mines and for the said Canadian Collieries, Limited; and upon being questioned as to the conditions at Cumberland, and particularly If any strike existed st thst piece, the said Dando stated on his honor u a gentleman that no strike existed, and thst conditions were nor msl. 4, It was represented to us, further, that we would sscure a dally wage of 18.80, snd tbat good men muld get on contract work from M to $8 per day. It was further represented that ths compsny would provide our transportation and expenses to Cum- berland. 6. Upon tbe strength of the said representations, we, the undersigned, together with twelve others, agreed to give up our employment and come to Cumberland, and we left England on the twentieth day of Hay, 1913, by the White Star Line, sailing to Portland, Maine, the uld Dando supplying our tickets; 6. On srrivlng st Portlsnd, Maine, we -were Inspected and passed by the Canadian Immigration offlcen In ths following manner: We were segregated from the other passengers and lined up In a body, and most of us were simply ssked if we were the twenty dollar men, and upon our assenting, were pused without further question. Some three or four of us were asked if we were going to Cumberland. No investigation wu made to determine If we had any money, and pot more than four ot us were possessed of twenty-five dollars, 1. We received no Intimation that a strike existed until we resched Winnipeg, when we were so advised by Mr. R. A. Rigg, business agent of the Winnipeg Trades and Labor Council. Ten of our number thereupon left the train at Winnipeg, and two others left st Swift Current. 8. On arriving at Revelstoke we were met hy Mr. C. Pattlnson, of the United Mine Workers, who sdvlsed us as to the real condition ot the mines on Vsncouver Islsnd, While the uld Pattlnson wu interviewed us on the ssld train at Revelstoke, he wu assaulted by a man by the name of George Cave or Beech, who attempted to prevent the said pattlnson having an opportunity to Interview us snd Inform us of the conditions. 9, When we arrived at Harrison Mills we were met by one E. Welsh, of the Cosmopolitan Employment Agenoy of Vancouver, and were requested by him snd the said Dando to leave the train there and take a boat which was there tor that purpoBe to convey us to Vsncouver Island without our puslng through Vsncouver Burled deep in earths dark womb, . Vex from golden air and light, Deep down In thy living tomb, Muat thou travail, dsy and night At tha first tray tint of dawn, To thy never-ending moll, LorAlready art thou gone For the pittance of thy toil! Never know'st thou net, or time Nature's healtlea to behold, .Whether wftiters fro'at and rime, Whether springtide's laughing gold; Empty thy whole life, and crude, Endless slavery and woe. .Down where poisoned vapora brood' To the breaattns thou muat go. Thou must •hitter walls of atone, There where Instant peril dwells. Dripping sweat, with alio and moan, Thau must ones through' narrow cello. Crashing down, the roof of rock " Trapo thee to a mangled death;. Or tha flood, with whining shook Chokes from thee thy laboring breath. Stealing silent through the night, Crawls the Spirit or the Deep; Blasts thee with its fetid blight. Strangles thee to endless sleep. See from out the darkness'flare The devouring flre-tonsuel To the monater in its lair " Thou to death are helpless flunri And, shouldat thou by obanee go fret From theae perils of tha mine, Some few yeara Will drain from thee AU the life that once waa thine. , To the Vampire of the Fit Thy best heart's-blood thou must yield, Brokea, sick, at last thou'rt lit Only for the Pottera' Field. Translated from Kaempehen's "Neue Lleder," by Oeorge Allan England. city. Thla we refused to do, after holding a meeting, and came direct to Vancouver.. 10, Ot our number, twenty-eight are married; and none of us would have left England If the condiUons had been truthfully represented to ns. (Signed) Samuel Anforth, Patrick Foy, John Calne, Norman Elliott, John But- ler, Timothy Elliott, Thomu Hartley, William Ostle, James McCluskey, Rslph Hull, John Ouy, Henry Rochester, John George Branch, James Branch, Thos. Ratcllffe, Matthew Dodds, Robson Sister, Thos. Ostle, Robert Elliott, William Jobes, Thos Thornton, Edward Stars, Hugh Murray, Oeorge Garrlty, John Qreathead, J. T. Atkinson, James Clark, William Flatley, William Collins, Frank. Rut- ter, J. W. Patrick, P. Fleming, Joseph Coughlln, Nosh Cadman, Michael Shanley, Peter Clarke, Myles Mc- Cann, Daniel Cotter, Joseph Howard, William Dearden, Alfred Dearden, Teddy McCann, Henry Gardner, Ju. Howard, J. W. Stuart, Christopher Dawson, Ju. Mulgrew, Henry Shaw; Wm, Wilson, Thos. Bracken, John Burk, Thos. Purvis, Wm. Pattlnson,' Lawrence Murphy, Reginald Hartley, John Cassldy, Frank Burke. Sworn before me at the City S nf Vancouver, British Columbia, this 6th day of June, A.D. 1913. J. W. DeB. FARRIS, A Commissioner for taking affidavits within British Columbia. The' story told hy the deluded miners Is one thst wtll require some explanation by the federal Immigration agent at Portlsnd, Mslne, If the Department of the Interior Is st all Interested in the enforcement of Its own regulations. Malcolm J. Reld, local federal Immigration agent, has been supplied with the necesssry Information snd documents by local union pfflciali, covering the case of the deceived miners, and he hss given the assurance thst the subject mstter will st once be made known to Ottswa offlclsls, who will also be ssked to see that such despicable tactics on the pert of the coal mine owners are put a atop to. The tight Is now on, In res) esrnest. The coal barons can "lay on, Macduff, and damned be he who cries enough," Tbe U. M W. of A. will establish the right to orgsnlie on Vsncouver Islsnd or there Will be no let up, If lt takes a year or more. ' And to anybody familiar with the history of the U. M. W. of A. resources, It looks ss though It wss about time for the two parties to get together, cut out the rough stuff, and make It possible for other than Orientals to mine cosl on Van. couver Islsnd. "You bleeding blackleg! Go to Cumberland and sot u strike-breakers, along with a bunch of Chinamen. Well, not much, Git awaly, or I'll bump yere bleedln' face,"—One of the Durham miners to a Cumberland scab, brought down by Supt. Lockhard to fraternise In Vancouver with the latest Importation from the old land, "We'd rather starve than go strike- breaking."—Answer of Durham miners to local strike-breaking agency agents, when U, M. W. of A. officials made known there was a strike on st sll Vancouver Island coal mining points, "When there Is coal mtnsd on Van couver Island It will be mined by mem- bers of our union." So say tbe united union miners ot Vancouver Island. An Empire Day celebration was organized In Cumberland by the offlclsls of the coal company. In order to cure music tor the occasion, tenders were uked from bsnds In Vsncouver, Negotiations were entered Into with a: union band, conducted by J, E. Nurn berger, who subsequently accepted the engagement. Mr. Nurnberger was thsn sdvlsed that there was a band 'In Cumberland which was on strike, snd, receiving confirmation of tbls from the secretary of the U. M. W. A, he promptly cancelled the engagement, losing. 1400 thereby. Such actions Indicate the true union spirit. A nonunion band from South Vsncouver was finally engaged. The Durham miners, who hsve gone! to the Crows Neat District, will be Interested to learn that they hsvs agreed to go to Cumberland and Investigate conditions at the mine. This Is according to a statement by Mr, Lockhard ln the Nsnslmo Herald. o. p. op L. invites FARMERS' INSTITUTES TO JOIN WITH THEM Pederatttm Exetlutivr Behevee Til. lore and Toiler* of Soil Should Unite With Unionists The executive committee of the B. O. Federation ot Labor hu this week Issued ths following official Invitation to the Farmers' Institutes of the province to affiliate with the -Federation: "Believing that the Interests.of all workera engaged ln producUve toll are identical, whether the result of their toll the production of food, fuel clothing, machinery, buildings, etc., the Executive Board of the B, C. Federa- ton ot Labor are sending this circular letter to all the Farmers' Institutes ln tl, C, tn the endeavor to secure their affiliation with the' Federation. Whatever specific differences of opinion there may exist ss to the relation the agricultural and artlssn groups of workers occupy towards each other, lt cannot be denied that since both groups are made up of tollers, whose life's energy Is given up to the produce of commodities essential to human life and progress, that they must hsve msny alms snd aspirations common to both. The agricultural and artlssn workers form two olossly related divisions of the working clus thst should, and sre, destined to work together tor their mutual benefit. "In tills Province the many, and various Trade Unions ot the artisans of the cities and the powerful organisations of the coal and metal miners, are afflliated In a Provincial Federation, organlied for the purpose of securing to its membership the greatest degree of material well-being, ln return for their toll. "Legislatively the Federation uses Its Influence In s non-psrtlmn manner, urging .the enactment of legislation where needed, and tbe enforcement ot ume, as well ss opposing the enactments of legislation Inimical to tho Interests of the workers. I'Thls Federation meets In annual OVER 3000 IDLE MEN IN LOOAL ROT-UMNO TRADEB OCCUPATIONS Mayor Baiter Satisfied of Thi* After UilonOffleen Pre- lent Plgnrei "l shall at,ease und a supplementary wire te, ths Provincial Bureau of Information at Victoria stating that after hearing ths statement gf union representatives, who have thla morning provided me with authoritative figures covering ths unemployed In the building tradu of Vanoouver, oorraetlnd the Information given , In goodtilth on fjfturday." Saeh wu the assurance given by Mayor Baxter to a Lahor Temple dele* gatlon on Monday, after a session of nearly two houn. The committee consisted of Messrs. Nagle, Key, Dennis,' Engoif, Sully, Hampton, Watchman, Williams, Pettlplece and McVety. Agent-General Turner, of the British Columbia Immigration offlce In London, had wired the Provincial Bureau of Information at Victoria, uklng the mayor ot Vancouver to confirm or deny a current report In the old country that there were 3000 Idle men In the building tradea of Vancouver alone. This, of course, with a view to publicly discrediting the reports sent opt by union officers to old country unions. Mayor Baxter had denied the statement, but qualified his Information with a warning that there were already sufficient men available for all 'ens In B, C. After hearing the official figures furnished by the business agents and union officers already mentioned, his worship mads the shove statement to the delegation. Few Board Interviewed the Mu. UNEMPLOYED REACHES INTO RANKS OF FEMALE WORKERS OF VANCOUVER The big departmental stores of Vsnoouvsr art laying off mtn, women snd girls st ths rats ef doxsns psr wuk. Bankrupt real sstste shsrks hsvs dlschsrgsd stenographsrs at a rate that has Isft hundrsds of this elan of female labor unemployed. Yet the clvle authorities are wondtrlng why there Is such a phenomenal Increase In the number of "street walkers." ' Necessity knows no lsw uvs thst of self-praaervatlon. Aside from tht untold human hssrt-sohss of mothers snd fsth- era, Vsnoouvsr bresd-wlnnsrs era fsosd with s problem thst will not down, so long ss thoussnds ere ueklng work ss st present - Vsnoouvsr Is surely rasping ths whirlwind. The question or employing alelans' milon band for public concerts In the city parka will be referred back to the music committee. Tht employment of Asiatics by the contractors who supply refreshments for tht park pavilion will at once be stopped. Suon was the assurance given by the park board to a Trades and Labor Council committee last Wednetday tvenlng. SOW TO MAKE "BOTH ENDS MEET" IS THE vunra PROBLEM Acute Oovditioiis Will Compel Worker* to Organise for Self-Preservation That conditions aa they exist today sre decidedly unsatisfactory to working nten and wome ins apparent te everybody, uys the Baken' Journal. To make "both ends meet" Is becoming mora and more difficult. Wages are not keeping pace with the ever-Increasing expenses of living. While we resd here end there of wage advances being msds, we are I dally forced ta pay sure tor either thla or that of tbe necessities of life. There does not seem to be sny relief in sight either, and to oupr way of thinking ths present conditions will continue until the working people themsslves wake,up to the fact that the remedy lies In thorough organisation, not only In the Industrial field, but the' working people mut take a hand In politics u well. Whet is lacking now ta that there are too msny of the wage-Miners unorganised; those that are organised are not acting In a united way Indus- trislly nor politically. The mission of the labor movement Is to bring into the.fold of lsbor or. gantsatlons the unorganised; this accomplished, a policy ot united action must be adopted; end the desired benefits csn be easily attained, Organized labor hu accomplished much in spite of the fact organisation has been end Is far trom complete, and orgsnltstlons havs been holding aloof'from one another and prevented the accomplishment of many benefits that would otherwise be where unity of action prevailed. A partial remedy for the existing conditions of low wages, long hours snd high prices may be found In organ- tsatlon of the workers. So we uy sgaln and again: Organ- lie! FRANK FARRINGTON m\x COVERING STRIKE convention every. January, when tho needs of sll classes ot worken sre considered snd crystallised Into concrete form, for presentation to the Government "The next convention will be held In New Westminster, Jsnuary, 1914. The Executive believe that a splsndtd opportunity exists tor the Fermen' Institutes to Increase their usefulness and Importance to the Interests of the tillers snd tollers of ths ull by affiliating with this Federation. The cost of affiliation ts very small, being only two cents psr member per month, Ths Federation hu st present afflliated some twelve thousand memben. - 'If you would like to hsvs a representative of the Federation attend your meeting and explain more fully the work of this organisation, pleue advise us u, to the time snd place of your muting. The secretary will be pleued to give you all the Information possible by correspondence." SOUTH VANCOUVER ALSO CONTRIBUTES TO ARMY OP IDLE MEN AND WOMEN South Vsncouvsr municipality Is the latest to Isy off lta publlo works employees because of failure te dispose of bonds In ths world's msrkst. Thsra era ruldsnt tradssmsn In South Vsnoouvsr who hsvs bean unsbls to find s dsy's work In three months, rssultlng In msny uus In tht leu ef their homes, purchased on ths Instalment plsn; not to mention the mental anguish of wlvss snd cheeriest ohlldren among dosans of others who sre within s stone throw of en empty oommlsurist. Plsno snd furnl- tun dealers are being compelled to remove srtlolu unpsld for, bs- csuae of unamploymsnt smong brssd-wlnnera. Ytt tht provlnelsl gsvsrnmtnt it s psrty to thoussnds mors bslng pumped Into thlt province, forced by ntetulty to take sny wsgss or conditions offsrlng. International Board Mtmbtr U.M.tv.of A NANAIMO, V.I, June tlr-The strik- Ing mlnen on Vanoouver bland are displaying an example of splendid wlldarity. Although the sen at Cum-' berland and Ladysmlth havs been idle nearly nine months, snd though every scheme that could, be devised by cunning ud hostile Interests hu been Invoked to create dlesenahm end division among their ranks, the men sre solidly united and fully u determined now u tbey were at tht origin of tke trouble. On the ether hand, tht company hu striven desperately to Menu the operation of the mines without avail. Police intimidation haa been employed, public offlclsls prostituted ud law outraged. Canada, Great Britain aad the United Statu have beta combed for strlke-breeken end the net result Is that the striken are u determined u ever, while the company have euc- oesded only In recruiting a bunch of Inexperienced Chinese and Japanese, and a promiscuous fans of worthlau vagabonds who are not capable of producing any important amount et wai nor of making any damaging Impression on our position. In response to a call to strike, the men st Nanalmo and South Wellington laid down their tools Mey 1st, thereby completing a suspension of mining In all tke mlnu en the Island. One oan scarcely Imagine the shock auataled by- the business Interests snd company satelltea when they learned the real men of Nanalmo had decided to cast their lot with the United Mine Worken of America. For yean the company operating the Nanalmo mlnu has made it a practice to foster a force of facile tools. These tools, like the Biblical sycophants who craved tbe crumbs from the table of the rich, were given the best work In ths mlnu and were accorded generous treatment by the company. In return It wu they who settled the disputes between the other men end tbe company, It wu they who were ever resdy tb oome forward snd bear public testimony to the eminent fairness snd generosity of the offlcera of tbe Western Fuel Compsny, and It wu they who were used u the belt-weathers to warn the men to beware et "foreign labor agt- taton" and the Invasion of s "foreign labor union." It wu they whom the company depended upon to keep the men disorganised, and who. were used u a standard by thou who said the "Jnnalmo miners were so wel) treated and so thoroughly utlsfled with their condition that they never could be orgsnlsed. However, those who professed to know, tailed to take Into account the less fsvored ones. They felled to take cognisance of the men who have worked like slavea for small psy, who worked deficient plsces without compensation and who have performed dead work and driven narrow work without adequate return. They failed to consider the hundreds ot men who have boen discriminated against and Infamously fleeced in a hundred different ways by the Western Fuel Company, and who were only waiting a suitable opportunity to throw oft the yoke ot Injustice. Hence it ts that the business Inter "BUCK BRAND" OVERALLS AND SHIRTS ARE GUARANTEED Remember this: Behind every garment is the reputation and guarantee of a local "get-atable" firm, which stands ready to make good any defects— if by any chance there are any—in BUCK BRAND goofs. Union-made; made-in-Vancouver by union maids. Ask your dealer for Buck Brand. Try them. WM. J. McMASTER AND SONS, LIMITED. 1176 Homer Street . Vancouver, B. C. CUMBERLAND BEAVER OLVE HEARS McBRIDE AND ELECTS OFFICERS Patrotjio Membership Show Appreciation of Sir Richard's Efforts in Their Behalf "The present situation," utd Sir Richard McBride at a meeting of the Cumberlsnd Beaver Club recently, "constitutes a high test of patriotism. In times of Industrial strife, such ss now prevails here and elsewhere on Vsncouver Island, It becomes necesssry thst every true, peace-loving citlsen ahould be on his gusrd to protect bis horns snd his Interests. Every msn whots blood stirs st sight of the Union Jsck snd whose heart throbs at thought of the greatness of our Empire, should more thsn sver endeavor to prove worthy of that flag and that Empire. (Chun.) Especially should the blandishments of foreign agitators fall on deaf esrs, and the efforts of foreign unions to establish themselves be met with cold disapproval. (Applause.) I can assure you that tbe government will do all in lta power to further your worthy efforts." The meeting hsd been called for the purpose of reorganizing the club. The following officers were elected: Sir Richard McBride, honorary president; Mr. Ling Hop, president; Col. Wong Hung Tong, vice-president; Mr. Wop Lee, secretary; Mr. Pee Ting, treasurer. "Me tellee you," said the newly- elected president, "thlsee fine countlee. Chlneemsn workee mine, catchem one doller seventy-five sen one dsy. Sometime plenty blowumup; sllee light; love countlee sllee same." Oreat enthusiasm wss displayed by all membera present, and the following wu adopted u the club motto: ? a Vaaooavat Steam Convention The Pacific Northwest district con- ventfon of the International Longshoremen's union will meet next year In Vancouver, on the first Monday in May. Parker Williams will speak under tne auspices of the 8. D. P. of Canada tn the Dominion theatre, Sunday evening, June 16. seta aad tha compears aateWsa are? unable to undsrataad why there are 16(4 numbers la tha Naaataw Laael Salon, today, or why It ta that the oiat—*».,—*—■' ha»e not tamed a wheel ktauBay lit . ■> ™ " • At South Wtlltngton every ama te afflliated with aad standiag loyally by the union aad tke mtau taste art at a complete standstill Staoe the strike haa been made effective powerful in- finances hsve enduvorad to prejudice the public, mind agatnet the United Mine Worken of Asssrlca aad areata distrust among the awn Involved ta ths strike. MeUdeae attacks have been made en tha tatafricy aad etaeer- Ity of the mlnttrs' offlclsls. We an accueed c." oosnivtag to Injure the Vsncouvsr Island stfaiac Industry oo' that Americannine owners auy prefh thereby. We ere "evil Invadera" with "sinister designs." Canadian petrfot, Ism hu been appealed to ta cedsr te create nstlonsl ratentmeat acelaat eer organisation. The men sre told they should, separata themselvu from tale "evil American union" aad form a CaV dlan mlnen' union. To prove that thla suggestion wu made In good faith, the Canadian Collieries Company had*'. launched the Dominion of Canada Mlnen' Union, Local 15. So that tha members may get the very beet resolta from their union, the offlcen ot tke company have kindly consented te aet as offlcen of tbe unloni The Initiation fee Is twenty-five cents sad dues tea cents psr month. According to the tut report the membership ooaoletod of twelve faithful blacklege—ye, am, wbat a low value the company placu on the Intelligence of the Vancoovtr Island minen!. On Mey IB, the Western Fuel Company sought to stage a master stroke. When It wu thought the stage wu - properly ut by the compsny aatoUtee, the offleen ef the company ceiled the real men together la a nun meeting which wu addressed by General Hunger Stockett who told the men. ef his dup regard for them. He dwelt Ions and lovingly on their pleasant relations In the put, told* them how solicitous be wet about their welfare, sorrowfully warned them against "ttt. elgtt agitators," ud, u a grand climax, offered them an Increase In wages If they would renew the old "lion and lamb' arrangement. Thla was the move that wu expected to sweep the men off their feet aad overwhelm the "foreign agltaton.'' Ia fact It wss the sold test, snd; be It uld to the e'veriastln* credit of tbe men, tbey withstood, ths tost sad politely, but firmly, msde lt clear to Mr. Stocket thst they would, accept no nereement unless u memben ot ths United Mine Worken of Amerlcs. The dsy following the Nsnslmo ud Vancouver Coal Company msde s similar sttempt to stampeds their men. This attempt also met with repudiation by the men. And yet ths papers continue to declare thst the men are aot In favor of the strike. Thst the Canadian Collieries Compsny Is hard pressed for practical mea Is evidenced by the fact that they have agents In England using deception to Induce men to come to the Island. Having received Information that a force of sixty mlnen from Maldenlaw, Anfleld Plain, Durham, England, were enroute to the Islud, arrangements were msde to Intercept them end apprise them of the true state of attain, and, though serious difficulties were encountered, Orgsnlier Pattlnson succeeded In rescuing the men from the compsny escort and brought them to Vsncouver where they were sheltered snd fed until we were able to find employment tor them, which we succeeded In doing after thru days of effort. These men msde a sworn statement of their case sud complaint hu been filed wltb the Dominion authorities. Tbelr statement Is Incor- mrsted In sn affidavit published elsewhere In this Issue of The Fed. After the men had resched Vsncouver the company officials brought tea ot their strike-breakers down trom the mlnu at Cumberland and attempted to decoy the men from our escort by vigorously declaring no strike existed. Seductive offers ot new clothing, food, tobacco, beer, were made—anything waa theln for tbo asking. They were told they could fix their own price tor their lsbor If they would but go to the mines, but, though strangers In a strange lsnd, homeless, friendless, penniless snd without honorable employment, these men of men steadfastly refused to prostitute their muhood. How different lh tbls type of msn from tbe spineless Isckey who tolls sniveling st the feet of the mine ownen and sells his manhood to defeat hts fellow- man. In order that the miners everywhere msy hsve wsrnlng to dtsrsgard nreu reports which sre calculated tor their deception, an article which appeared In the Nanalmo Herald Is quoted below: "Miners Rsfuu to Strike "Call by United Mine Workers of America Turned Down. "NANAIMO, B.C., May 7.—Although well-oragnlted efforts were made by the union representatlvu to cell out all the mine workera In tbe Nsnslmo district, when the question wss decided by ballot over ninety per cent of the votae cast were ln favor of fulfilling the agreement with the mine owners and continuing work. "The vote wu taken In the courthouse, and all clubs, hotels, saloons and breweries were closed by order of the mayor. Perfect order prevailed in the municipality. "The decision is gratifying to the general public, snd feeling throughout the city Is now mora optimistic thsn at any Ume during the present yesr." 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BRETT ANDERSON~Den/fe/ 4 Operatei by the latest, moit scientific snd psinleu methods Specialist ia Crown, Bridge, Plate snd Gold Inlay Work Hours 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. British Columbia Land Splendid opportunities in Mixed Farming, Dairying - Slock and Poultry British Columbia Grants Pre-emptions of 160: Acres to Actual Settlers at $1 PER ACRE TERMS: Residence on die land (or st least two yean; improvement! to the extent of $2.50 per acre; payment ef $40 at the end of two yean, and die balance of $160 (i.e. $120) in 3 annual imtalmenli of $40, with interest st 6% For Further Information Apply to Deputy Minister of Lands, Victoria, B. C. Secretary, Bureau of Provincial Information, Victoria WAGE WORKERS' FORUM THE TRADES UNION QUESTION LESSON OF THE UNION LABEL The symbolism of civilisation has been an Important aad. fruitful study in all sges. It Is especially useful today. . In the flrat place we see that the underlying principles of trades unionism smybolltea the central force ot natural evolution In that the latter Is ever breaking down claases sad divisions sad bringing to psss a more pep feet unity of all things. Secondly, we are to discover that the practical application of the trades union label Is ln forceful demonstration of the process by whloh those who suffer tram clsss domination are to be delivered trojn sspsratenees to unity and harmony. The symbolism ot the label Is not in practical application. It ts not In full demonstration. In the* same measure labor unions and trades unions aro barren of those soolsl snd economic results which natural evolution hss destined thsm to supply. While close attention end able discussion of the momentous Issues between workingmen anl the employing classes hss resulted ln a aomswhat clear understanding of the achievements to be accomplished, tbe apparently smaller function of the union lsbel has been overlooked. The flrst vast realm of thought; discussion and action Is Important possibly beyond sll others, but the latter Is of vastly more concern, than hitherto hss been realised. In principle, the trades union lsbel Is a symbol ot ths obligations of one trades unionist. Individual, or family or community towards soother, In sll the trade sad social activities of life. It stands for a practical expression of brotherhood ln every day intercourse without which there can be no active union spirit and no real fruitage to the union propaganda. How much thought and study have been given to the natural relativity and inter-dependence of. individual trades unionists? To what extent are the obligations and duties Imposed by the Union Card, carried out to fulfilment? Is there a distinctive, social trade life among unionists, based upon the natural demands of the Label? Is there not a wide and general seperateness existing' among trades unionists, ths representative ot one trade caring but little whether or not that of another exchanges with him or her the obligation ot lnter-unlon trade or not? Do the wives snd families snd union card holders sufficiently Impress merchants and dealers that In tbe absence of the label, the volume of sales and therefore a corresponding ratio of profits will be missing? The great principles of trades unionism are hidden not so much in the bsiidlng together of workmen to secure a detent wage snd shorter hours for work, but to create a social order In which unionists shall live toward each other for the common good ot all. TradeB unionists must come closer together Individually. It Is only by doing so that they will be able to exercise a stronger power for their cause. In msny cases, do we not flnd the wives and daughters of strong union men risking comfort and often limb In tbe jam of the bargain counter, In order to save a few cents ln the pur chsse ot non-union, landless goods, ln the manufacture of which underpaid labor perished In the struggle for a healthy and virtuous lite? And Is this foolish struggle of the women not working to the downfall of the union cause? , Do we not often find that the mem. bers of one trades union, while Jest nils to protect and affirm their own label, are wholly Indifferent to that of another trade? This Indifference passes sround the circuit of the trades to an extent that Alls the conscientious observer with discouraging forebodings, i We have the outward form in con- sMerablc demonstration, but are we not deficient of the Inner social life so, necessary to give productive effects to our efforts? Can we prosper as trade unionists, either as an order or ss Individuals In a cause which is not backed up by the social life of the families represented by the active members of the organization? If the label Is not a smybol to awaken the union home to duty and even to willing sacrifice, If such, tor the time being, be necessary, then the label Is hanging In the assembly hall, and sb applied to articles of merchandise will soon fade nnd be forgotten. If the union label can not flnd Its way Into the social life of the families of trade unionists, lt never will become the ensign ot a great liberty-building order. If lt Is to go down before the cheap tinsel of the bsrgstn counter, tt will never go up ln the masculine marts of trade; and without this home and sods) power, trade unionism will famish. And where sre the noble women In this cause? Are they still fighting vice and smiling upon vice-producers; still buttling with crime snd accepting the gallantry of those who produce criminals? Still coquetting with the breeders of social poverty snd psylng for their victims? Has it not occurred to our grand women In the church and out of It, In the club and out of It, thst If they will raise the standard of the Union Label, and enter upon a crusade for the tradea union cause, they will do more to suppress crime snd overthrow crime producers thsn In anything else, In which they csn engage. The labor unionists holding cards In vindication of the cause of the wsge earners' cause who will patronise non label goods, when union labor wares are available, simply because they sre the products of a trade to which he does not belong, violates the fundamental principles of human brotherhood, snd places a weapon In the hands of the working people for the destruction of society. . I am for a union label campaign, because our merchants can be educated to Bee tbat they can not prosper with -out the union label goods. They will sen to It that such commodities are In full supply upon their counters and shelves, and as a result of this desired change, all things, we shsll enjoy general social peace and security. W. 8. CHISHOLM. A Correction Editor, B. C. Federatlonist: In my letter published ln the Issue of The Fed. dsted May 30, an omission occurs which I desire you to correct by Inserting tbls. In the eighth paragraph of the said letter the following sen. tence appears: "On the other hand, such successes ss sre met with cannot be ascribed," etc., etc. The word "all" should be read ln and Inserted after the word "cannot" In the line quoted. CHRISTIAN SIVERTZ. j January to June, 1913. VnsUaati H. C. Benson... m. (Typo. Union) *flM>prttldfnt i W. ManBon.. .„Sjl: X JJoslett. Barbel* JimmrCi a Herrltt; ft F. Burkharft-AJjiHIMiardt, BnrlenW U»lo»-A. MwDoMlH ""'"''■IJ-t am__m.rt~A. Llvlnr- "tene; *^"^«piL.L. _JM*tt, M. Msckfe. ' *™ . ..*• .^swW*^;'. Bookbinders' Unloa—-' Frightful Industrial Toll, ' One person Is either killed or injured every seven minutes on tbe railroads of this country, according ,to statistics presented by United States experts who have been Investigating accidents and their causes. Moncton Types. Organize. James Drury, orgsnlzer for the International 'typographical union, held n meeting of Moncton, N.B., prints last week, when a number signed the application for a charter. He left on Friday for Prince Edward Island and will return early next week to complete arrangements for the formation of a local of the I. T. U. A committee waa appointed to Interview all the printers and report at next meeting.—Eastern Labor News. LABOR NEEOS UNITY. "Of all the numerous leBsons thtt labor has learned and still has to learn, the most Important of all Is the use of unity. Persons or groups of persons who torment endless Internal strife within the ranks of labor are either misguided fanatics or servile tools of the enemies ot labor. So long as the workers remain divided It Ib easy for the Interests that exploit the workers and fatten on their labor to continue to be complete masters of the situation. Only when the workers get together, stand together and flght together—when fighting la necessary—can they hope to make any considerable headway. For ages labor has been the underdog. Steeped in Ignorance and superstition, tho workers of tho past have been tbe easy victims of their masters. For s long time they hsrdly dared to think for themselves. But of late - years there has been a marvelous awakening within the ranks of the workers. Everywhere they are organizing Into unions-and Into political organizations," Omaha Building Trade Scales The Western Laborer gives the wsge scales of the building trades In Omaha, Neb., as follows, the figures being the smount an hour: Bricklayers, 70 cents; structural Iron workers, 56*4 cents; plasterers, 75 cents; lsthers, 50 cents; hoisting engineers, 40 cents and 50 cents; tile setters, 6654 cents; plumbers, 68 2-3 cents; steamfltters, 68 2-8 cents; steamfltters' helpers, 26 cents; gssfltters, 68 2-8 cents; carpenters, 60 cents; stonecutters, 56 cents; marble setters, 56ft cents; painters. 50 cents; sheet metal workers, 42%' to 5714 cents; electrical workers, 40 to 50 cents; roofers, 40 to 50 -cents; cement workers, 62K cents, and laborers and hob carriers, 26 to SO cents. The eight-hour day prevails, dgarmsksrs' Benefit During the yesr 1812 the Clgarmakers' International Union paid to its travelling, members 838,543.47. To those on strike 847,671.20 cost per member per year for these two benefits 31.10. The sick benefits paid amounted to 3201,296.03, costing the members 34.13 per capita. The death and total disability benefits totalled 1251,677.41, costing the members 35.03 per capita. The out-of-work benefit was 336,942.50 at a per capita cost of 87 cents. The total cost per member per year for these benefits was 311.14. The total benefits paid by the Clgarmakers during 1912 amounted to 3576,- 130.61. The grand total of all benefits paid during a period of 32 years snd two months was 310,228,842.71. The bslsnce remaining ln the Clgarmakers' treasury st the close of 1912 amounted to 3443,384.62. , Brewery Workers Win. An sgreement hss been reached In the controversy between the Brewers' Union snd the Brewers of California, and a strike bss been averted. The new wage scale and working agreement affecting the varloua unions In I be Industry give the brewers and maltsters an sdrance of 31.60 a week, beer wagon drivers, 81 Per week, extra driven and stablemen, 31.50 per week, beer bottlers, 32.50 and 33.25 per week. This agreement covers the entire brewing Interests ot California. —A. F. of L. News-lstter. ' e . . A satisfactory agreement has been procured by the Brewery Workers, Seattle, Wash, from the Northwest Brewers' Association, which Is to continue for two yesrs. The sgreement carries with lt a clause which provides tbat all construction work and renalr work shsll be done by union labor, Tbls provision Ib of much value to the building tradea. "The West Virginia of Europe." The following item from tha Internstlonsl News Letter Indicates the condition of affaire In Russia. Russia had better be careful or she will earn for herself the title of "tho West Virginia of Europe." "The 1st of May was appropriately celebrated as a labor day In tbe provinces of RuBBla adjacent to the Baltic Sea and also ln Russian Poland and the neighboring provinces. Notwithstanding the fact that the police took the 'necessary precautions,' they were unable to prevent an almost general stoppage of work In Riga, Warsaw, and other places, whore handbills were distributed and demonstrations attempted, A large squad of police and police spies entered the editorial snd printing offices of the Social Democratic newspaper, the 'Prawda,' ln St. Petersburg, on the night of the 30th of April, under the leadership of a police officer. A search of the premises ensued, which lasted several hours. Without troubling to wait for the editor or the publisher, the police forced open all cupboards, drawers and boxes, taking away the whole of the books, newspapers, correspondence and other editorial matter," Don't delay the game, If you haven't got the speed, step aside and allow some one that knows how to get there. Overalls and Glove! We carry a good stook of Carhartt Oanlh, black and Striped —, , _-i-,r Keotucky Jean i, r—~ «'— W0 Bide — - - - : Brand Overalls _ Carhartt Gauntlet*, |1.60- H. B. K. OauntletAj7«o to- **LJ& m £00 *so< CLUBB & STEWART see-ia z-= SHOES FOR MEN SHOES FOR SiltVtC« SHOES FOR DMSS UNION SHOIS PON OOMFOftT FOW EVERY BEWIBtetENT We've picked winners in Hen's BUI Shoes. We're at the earrioe of every man who desires the beat shoee hia money oan boy. WT fl R R a* MAIN STREET ***_*••aMa—wi Aa»wrj^ama*lr; ____toJ____________S DO NOT BUT ANT SHOE no matter what lta name, unlees It bean a plain-end readable Impression ef tMs Stamp. All shoes without the Union Stamp are slwsys Non-Union. IsslA MHam Work***' Uaatoss Set Summer Street. Beaten, Maae. 1. F. Tobln, Free. C. t. Bains, eK.-Trsss, Padmore's Big Cigar Store 642 GRANVILLE STREET TOBACCOS aiid CIGARS 1 your SUMMER sjJiTf Should be Teikr-fnede and made by. Union Teflon. Few slock to label trass FRED PFRRY-Ubor TemPle Titu* Hardware and Tools ™on» COR RELIABLE "BARGAINS" See W. TURNER'S DsTMENSE STOOK Stoves, Ranges, Crockery, Furniture and Household Goods. Furniture Moving, Packing and Storage.. Ut ORANVILLE STREET Phons Ssy. 1748 Laoroaae Tomorrow. LacrosBo enthusiasts will hope for a different brand of the national game tomorrow than that exhibited at New Westminster last Saturday. In ths language of tbe fan the last game waa punk. Although the score stood 11-2 in favor of the cup-holders, it was no criterion of the game. Neither team played real lacrosse. It resolved Itself Into pairing off tor "defensive" purposes. However, Vancouver's Sat- urday-afternoooroff crowd Is promised something bettor for tomorrow at Exhibition Park oval. HASTINGS Furniture Co. LIMITED Wide-Awake Furniture Company, Limited 41 Hastings Street W. Phone Seymour 38S7 Human Slaughter During April. Industrial accidents occurlng to 142 Individual workpeople ln Canada during the month of April, 1913, were recorded by the Department of Labor. Of these, 111 were fatal and 851 resulted ln serious Injuries. In the preced Ing month there were 93 fatal and 887 non-fatal accidents recorded, a total of 480, and in April, 1912; there were 76 fatal and 376 non-fatal accidents recorded, a total of 466. The number of fatal accidents recorded In April wss therefore two less thsn In March, 16 and 15 more than ln April, 1912, - Reaping ths Whirlwind Port Arthur News: ..Joseph Pescott, s French cook, employed by the Thiel Detective Agency sb cook st tbe ear barns for the men In the employ of-the Organisation, who hsve been acting as street, railway employees since the strike, wss this morning fined ten dollars and costs, or In tbe alternative thirty days' Imprisonment, by Msgls- trots Doble for stealing an eighteen pound ham, tour knives, three forks, a clothes brush, four towels and other sundry articles, valued ln sll at nine, dollars ,from 'the kitchen at the car barns. As time goes on the shsme of the Twin Cities will be made more apps- rent. Were lt not for the plot behind lt sll to discredit municipal ownership of the street railway system, even by such despicable tactics as now being employed, much more could be said. But to those who understand, it's different. Soot and Hue Workers' Contention The Boot and Shoe Workers' international union will go Into convention at Montreal next Monday. Eddie O'Dell Is ln the Canadian metropolis looking after preliminary arrangements for the gathering. EAST END CYCLERY 108 Hastings Street East Agent for INDIAN Motocycles MASSEY-HARRIS BICYCLES Cyolee for Hire Expert Repairing W. H. Morrison Phone Seymour 2704 Obituary, The death of Elisabeth, wife ot Cbsa. Scott, formerly of Winnipeg, took place at Kamloops on June 6th, of pneumonia, aged 88 years. The remains were Interred at Vancouver on Monday last.' Mr. Scott Is a member of the Brotherhood of Carpenters.' SULTAN TURKISH BATHS Most up-to-date Baths In ths elty. Hot Room, Stesm Room, Mas- ssge snd Swimming Tsnk. All Included for One Price, 11,00. BASEMENT HOLDEN BLDG. Hsstings snd Csrrsll Sts. Pets Bsncroft, Prop. MULCAHY'S CAFETERIA THE BEST OF EVERYTHING 137 Cordova Street W. Basement Hotel Cordova JEFFS & CO. 714 MAIN STREET Specialists in Men's Wear—Men's Straw Hats Boater styles with medium crown and broad brim. In best makes, $1.26 and J1.76 SEE OUR SPECIAL PANAMA HATS AT $5 Full range of Working Sbirts, Gloves, Eto. always on hand NO TROUBLE TO SHOW GOODS lzatlon. When the movement began In Victoria there was no thought of extending lt, but lt was not long before tbey realized that to be successful it would be necessary to Include the whole of B, C. Referring to the long hours thst those employed in the stores worked, he told the following story: |.A married man engaged in a store snd living some distance out of town, left his home before his little daughter was up ln the morning, and when returning at night she was already ln bed. ThlB state of affaire existed from Monday morning until very late Saturday night. Sunday morning, sometime after 8 o'clock, he rose, and seeing the little girl playing outside ln the rain he sent her Indoors; The little, one ran in crying bitterly, and told her mother thst the strange man who lodged with them on Sundays had sent her In." (Much laughter and applause.) It was time, he said, that we get to know our wives and children better, and the, proposed halt-holiday will help a lot. Continuing, It was pointed out that the movement wss receiving the support of the best of the employers, of several members of parliament, the whole of the church ln Victoria, and by far the greatest section of th public. All thst remains Is for the Retail Employees themselves to take an active Interest in the work, The men snd women who were the ones to benefit were the ones who should come forward and support this movement, do the work, take the responsibilities snd pay the bills. Why was It tbat lt was easier to deal with the employers than with the employees! In unity there Is truly strength, the employees must get together; their cause wss jdst and reasonable; tbere wss nothing to fear; theirs wss the winning fight lt only they would get together and keep together. : Mr. A. H. B. Cowan In reponse to the chair, next addressed the meeting, and he was received with great applause. Mr. MacQowan said thst he sincerely considered It a great honor to be asked to spesk to the gathering present; his sympathies for many years had been with those who worked long hours for small wages. He ventured to claim that he bad worked as long, if not longer, hours on smaller pay than sny present. Without doubt every man and woman needed a weekly half-holiday, and certainly Saturday was the best day for tt. He was certain, he said, that In his own line of business the weekly half-holt- day was enjoyed and bore good fruit, and there was no reason why the Re- tall Employees should not also bave lt. - Mr. MacQowan did not think lt was necessary for him to tell what they should strive for; they should know their own requirements, What he would say was thU: "Form yourselves Into a strong unton or club." He did not care what they decided to call It. It should remember that there were unions and unions, but In bis experience he had slwsys tound that where a union was conducted on sound lines lt had always been a great benefit to those tn the unton, to the employers and to tbe community at large. As the cost of living Increased, It was necesssry that wages should Increase In like proportions, snd In this the unions hsd rendered society a great service. "Tes," he said, "bind yourselves together In a strong union or club; make up your minds what you want and bring every pressure to bear ln the right quarters, and you wtll flnd tbat a measure will be passed to bring about tbe much-needed reforms," In closing he said that he would do all In' his power to assist them In their work, but once again he urged them to band themselves together. The Rev. Dr. Fraser was the next to speak, end he, like the last speaker, was exceedingly well received. Dr. Fraser commented In a general way shout the holiday movement, It was a movement which hsd his wholehearted Bupport. He hsd alwaya been greatly Interested In such efforts. He could not fall to see the tired look upon the faces of the men and women engaged In the stores at teh end Of the week, on the Saturday afternoon and evening. ThlB alone was sufficient to warrant the Introduction of the holiday. In his travels he hsd, he said, paid a visit to Australia, and on thnt visit he hsd been thoroughly convinced that B. C. had a lot to learn from Australia. One thing in particular he hsd noticed, snd that was tbat the towns and cities seemed deserted on Saturday afternoons, and that ths populations were to be found healthily and happily enjoying recreations and pastimes In the open. All plsces of business, he discovered, closed their doors at 18 o'clock, and the whole population were healthier snd hsppler for the holiday. Why should not this state of affairs exist here? Replying to a question, Dr. Fraser stated that he did not' remember seeing a single drunken person In. the streets ln Australia on Saturday afternoons. He did not think that there was any cause for fear in the direction that, given this leisure, men would dissipate. Dr. Fraser, like the other speakers, urged upon those present to spread tbe movement and become strongly organised. Tn his closing remarks he stated thst ln the past he bad devoted a Sunday evening sermon upon the half-holiday question, and that he was willing to do so again. The secretary of the Vancouver branch, In hts report, stated tbat ln the first Ave days of the present month the membership had gone up by 250 Applications should be made to Hon, Sec. B. W. Healey, Room 201, Labor Temple. Office hours, 8 p.m. Thursday, inconvenience to tho city. Along with this letter waa a resolution, passed by the Immigration snd employment committee of ths club, proving In unmistakable terms that whatever the general policy of the club may be, tbey realise that, In view of tbe great amount of unemployment at present prevailing In the city the influx of new comers Is fraught with possibilities Inimical to the welfare of both those who come and those who are already here. The letter ssked tbat the council ssnd two members on to the committee. The council decided to secede to the request, snd V. R. Mldgeley was appointed. President Benson refrained from making the second appointment, as he stated that It was his wish that W, R, Trotter, who was not present at the council meeting owing to being down at the Immigration conference ln Portland, should also be a member of the committee owing to the special j study of Immigration which he hss msde. Whilst there wss a general opinion ln favor of the council being represented on the immigration.committee of ths club, yet many delegates dissented from the proposal to send men on to the directorate. Those wbo opposed the Idea were of the opinion that ths club only wgntgd to hsve representation ffonr the council ln order to be able to ssy tbat the general policy ot tbe Progress Club had the sanction and approval of the council. Whilst those who took the opposite view held that, whilst many of the activities of tbe club might not meet with the endorse, tlon ot the council, yet lt would be a good thing to, have members of organized lahor on the board to speak ln the interests of the workers when" the various plans of the club were under discussion. Finally, after a spirited debate, which lasted sn hour, and during which time the matter was discussed from every angle, lt was decided to send two representatives ss requested. For this purpose Messrs, 3. H. McVety and J. W. Wilkinson were nominated, snd no further names being suggested, tbey were declared elected to repreient the Trades and Lahor Council on the directorate of the Progress Club. For some time past the unions have been complaining that organisation work was not going forward as satisfactorily as could he desired. Owing to the slackness ot employment msny men have left town, and new members are always harder to get when trade Is slack. In view of this, and acting a request from the Carpenters' Union, the council decided to write the executive council of the American Federation of Labor drawing their attention to the local "conditions, snd urging the necessity of sending two or more good organisers to Vancouver for the purpose ot assisting the local agents ln their work. The next convention of the A. F, of la. will be held at Seattle in November, and tn view of tbat fsct lt was felt tbat there would be a favorable disposition on tbe part of the executive of the A. F. ot L. to further organization work tn this northwest territory. Secretary Wilkinson wae Instructed to write the provincial government urging upon them the necessity et attempting to bring the coal operators DISTRICT 18, U. M. W. of A. Latest adlvces from District 18, U. M. W. of A., Indicate the election of J. E. Smith over ex-President Clem Stubbs, though complete returns have not yet been given out. 'AKERS' UNION ORGANIZED AT VICTORIA AND LOCAL UNION ALSO OETTINO BUSY The Bakers of Victoria have organized a union. Int Org. Marcel Wllle, who arrived ln Vancouver some two weeks ago, went over to the Capital City last Saturday aud gave the boys a lift. Christian Siverts, president of the B. C. Federation ot Labor, rendered splendid assistance ln the-institution of the new local. The charter has already heen applied for, and Organiser Wllle will return to Victoria next week to complete the organisation. "Prospects fpr the Bakers all over Western Canada are very fair," said Org. Wills to The Fed, tbls morning. 'In the course of a few months we expect to have every city in Western Canada organized In our craft." 'Our local officials again approached the proprietor of the Woman's Bsksry with a view to securing an agreement with Vancouver local, but this Mr. Coulter refused absolutely. We will, therefore, discuss the adoption of other means of securing recognition at our next meeting," continued Org, Wllle, "We have slrsady commenced an agitation for compliance with the provisions ot ths. Provincial Bakeshops Act, and before we get through with our Union Label campaign, which Is reslly the only guarantee of decent working conditions, there will be some chsnges In the bakeshops of 'Vancouver.'' and the striking miners ot Vancouver Island together with a view to bringing about an understanding which will end the: trouble at present existing. The five members ot parliament representing Vsncouver in the provincial house are also to be asked to use their Influence to the end desired. The proposal of the council to establish a library In the Labor Temple for the use of the union men of the city Is to be dealt with during the summer, with a view to having it ln working shape for the winter season. An appeal for funds to be set aside for the purchasing of books and general run- nlng expenses Is to be sent out to the unions afflliated with the counoll. The Letter Carriers reported tbat under the new order Just issued by the postal authorities, all carriers In ths city had received a rise In wages of 15 cents per dsy, whilst tha promotion whtth formerly took ilx years to obtain will now occupy only three years, Msrcel Wills, an International organizer of the Bakers' Union, waa present In the meeting ot tbe council, and, at the Invitation of president Benson, addressed the delegates. The local Longshoremen's Union reported that under the new agreement between themselves and tbe B. C. Marias Association, two grades ot dockworkers would receive a rise In wsgss amounting to 1>K and 10 per cent respectively. The MuBiclsns' Unton reported having failed to seoure the price ot 13.00 per msh tor concerts In Stanley Park, although they bad practically been promised tbat sum this year by the Park Board of last yesr. A committee was appointed to appear before the board ln connection with this matter, also to take up the question ot Orientals being employed ln the msnufscture of Ice cream by a firm having the contract for tbe supply of tbat delicacy to the refreshment pavilions In Stanley Park. The Musicians further reported having turned down an engagement worth 1400.00 at Cumberland for May 1st owing to the fact that the Miners' Union band of Cumberland had been refused the job on account of the strike trouble. Further Increase of Unemployed. The municipality of Burnaby haa paid off a large number of its publlo works employees, giving aa a reason the "flnanclal stringency." All of which adds to the Increasing number of unemployed at a time ot year when there Is usually plenty ot Jobs for outdoor wage-workers. What the condition of the labor market will resolve Itself Into.by midwinter may be best left to those responsible for lt - Carpenters' Lower Initiation Fse The Joint committee ot Carpenters, at a speolel meeting held this week, decided, upon hearing the reports of their organisers and business agents, tb allow the initiation tee of IE to re- main at that figure until they saw lit to raise lt This, In the opinion of the joint committee, will allow organising work now being carried on to be more effective. All union carpenters are urged to furtehr the cause nn their jobs and resist the agents In every way. Among ths Csrpentere Complying with the action ot the American Federation of Labor, officers of tho Amalgamated and United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners met In Cleveland during the month of May, snd succeeded ln perfecting an arrangement for the amalgamation of the two organisations. - Tbls agreement Is to be referred to a referendum vote, but as tbere Is good prospects for Its approval, lt means the beginning of tbe end of one more situation which has caused a very great deal of trouble to the building tradea. Every effort Is being made to have ths two organizations work ln harmony. If you have a range to buy, choose our ii W Malleable Range It is the only range that gives absolute satisfaction. Everybody who examines the Empress Range is most favorably impressed \yith it. Everybody who has used an Empress Bange says it is absolutely satisfactory. The body of the Empress is made of No. 18 guage polished steel. The steel will not rust, chip, peel or turn white when heated. It will not warp or crack. Hand-driven Norway iron rivets with cone heads hold the walls securely and 'firmly in place. No expense, has been spared in making a durable, long lasting range that will give perfect satisfaction. Buy no other range until you have seen the Empress Malleable. We have it in four sizes, at these prices: $67.50, $70.00. $72.00, $75.00 RANGE SECTION-TOP FLOOR Hudson's Bay Store] OOBNIB OF OKANVH.LI AND GEORGIA "Best Three Dollar Hat on I _ Richardson & Potts MEN'S HATS ONLY 417 Granville Street, Phone 3822 VANOOUVER, B. 0. HATS WITH THE UNION LABEL Employment Agencies Registering Malcolm R. J. Reld, local Dominion Immigration agent, received a wire early In tbe week from W. D. Scott, federal superintendent of Immigration, Ottawa, advising him that no applications had np' to that date been received trom British Columbia employment agencies tor licenses, under the Order-ln-CounclI P. C. 1028, and that further neglect would result ln Immediate prosecutions. Since then, however, the majority of labor agencies have-made formal applications for licenses, recommended, ss provided tor, by the mayor or chief of police. 'ROUND VANCOUVER THE MUSICIANS UNION +.*__>. ___wn__ wish to announce that Mr. Franklin and members of his orchestra are not members of the Musicians Union. When engaging music for your next dance or social, make sure that your Orchestra is composed of UNION musicians. For full Information Phone Musicians' Union Sey. 7818. 840 Robson Strset Berry Bros. Agents for Cleveland Cyolee, -«le Blerele with the aepntsttM" Full line of acotMoxles -Repairs promptly executed eie sAsrasa ar. a. Miens ,a*ays»w Moe PATRONIZE B O. FBOKRAT10NI8T ADVBOTieBn»-AND TBU, THItll WHI T. AND I. COUNCIL PROPOSES ESTABLISHING LIBRARY IN LABOR TEMPLE READING ROOM Secretary Wilkinson hss this week circularized local unlona as follows: "Vancouver: Trades and Labor Council Is desirous of establishing a library ln the Labor.Temple for the use of members of the unions afflliated with the Council, Providing the plan meets with the support and approval of the Unions, lt Is Intended thst eventually the organised labor movement of the city shsll have a library of Its own well stocked with hooka of special and general Interest to all wage workere, "However, this cannot be accomplished without funds, and I am therefore Instructed to ask all Unions affiliated with the Trades and Labor Council to subscribe as liberally as possible to a fund whloh Is to be set apart by the Council for the purpose of establishing the proposed library, "Please bring this matter before your organisation at lte next meeting, and forward your donation to Mr. J. Campbell, secretary-treasurer, Trades and Labor Council, 1994 4th Avenue W„ City." Secretary, Neelands, of Vancouver LTypo. Union No. 116, wae a delegate to the grand lodge of the I. O. O. F. at Nanalmo during the week. President Robb officiated aa sub, during; his absence. • • • Wm. Davidson, executive board, member of the Western Federation of Miners, waa a visitor in Vanoouver this week. Mrs. Davidson, who has been confined ln a Victoria hospital for some weeks, is now recovering. ■ • • • Mrs. R. P. Pettlplece, who hss been 111 et the general hospital for some weeks, Is now convalescing, much to the peace of mind of R, P. P, and the six little Farms. :.e » • A. O, Webb, who resigned as secre- tary-tresBurer of Britannia Miners' unton some montbs sgo, end a well Uked unionist In loesl Lsbor Temple circles. Is now a homesteader, at Collate, In the Shuswap Lake valley, near Notch Hill. • • • W, R. Trotter, Vancouver Trades and Labor Council delegate to the Portlsnd Immigration convention, which conoluded Its sessions last Saturday, haB returned to the city, and Is once more holding cases In the proofroom fit The Province. He will submit his report to the next meeting of the central labor body on Thursday, June 11' Good and Reliable ■W.IN E S and LIQUORS Always to be had at the Imperial Wine Company 54 Cordova Street Wist Phone Set. 955 FOB EXPERT WATCH and Jewelery REPAIRING CALL AND BEE Geo. G. Bigger 148 Heatings Street West DIXON BROS. Light and Heavy Horses and Shetland Poniea tor Sale 846 Hornby St, Phone Sey. 798 nn with BUNCH TO THE BRUNSWICK POOLROOMS CO-OPERATION IS NECESSARY Give Your Paper, the B. C. Federationist, a Lift Financially by Subscribing Now The B. 0, Federatlonist belongs to you, Mr, Union Man of British, Columbia. No outside Interest has one cent Invested In lt. Being owned snd controlled by union men, Its success depends solely upon the Interest and fidelity shown it by ths workers of the province. The managing editor Is working for you at so much per week. He oan make your business a success just to such a degree aa yob choose to help hip. Like every other workman, he must have equip- ment before he can get results worth 'while. If you choose to withhold your help, neither the present editor-manager or any other man can make the paper the success lt should be, can place lt and keep lt where it can be of the greatest service to you and the lahor movement in British Columbia, To make a success of a newspaper, either a labor paper or any other, the paper must have subscriptions and advertisements. The people who benefit by the work of the paper must read lt and pay -for It, and the men who sell to ths consumers who read the paper will gladly use Its sdvertlslng columns because the advertising pays. With active support on these two lines, The B. C. Federatlonist can easily hold the position ss tbe strongest paper of Its class on tke Pacific Cosst, Are you doing your share? Are you doing lt freely or grudgingly? Have you sent copies to friends who should be Interested ln Its work? Have you had sample copies sent from the offlce to nonunion workers of your acquaintance In an effort to Interest them In unionism end better conditions of labor? . Are you knocking because the paper Is not what lt ought to be? Are you letting "Qeorge Do It," while loyal union men are carrying the burden alone? Do you knock because the paper does some of the things you dislike, when you are not paying a eent toward Its maintenance nor lending a hand toward Its growth? Get on the Firing Line and do Your Share You Will Feel Better, and the Labor Movement in B. C. will be Strengthened