_-..-■?' !_. ^ -,. * " *A"7A' l-fe^* **■., -Ai j?•? '7.7A>, 7''.'"." *;*,3, "* i7'7y-lhS'ySyyS,.j7-y"";:y y-C V^;.-,,^.^,?-a-V,^??. y^y^s^fii%^f:y-'■•_. yyyy. .yr ^yy-.fiPB^M-^-y-^^-i^X: .w |v- -• .;.-*{-■:-;y^V:f^'-^^-' " ^A?;7.vJJ»^iH-W».^^^"A".^7.'_i WV;.' : ' ' " A 7 ^^7AA>A!^l^^^?., .^***r .',^77.77. H!''"; :, v7 ; ^.7'"7.'7^J"'"-7feA;yyt-4;;::-" -*7-'"' ''.-7A1' --.AAA''A-A-?A'-y 7 1,'" iv''>_to*i3W^'.Unity>.%onJtt.v:'.' X.^ff\yry XyXyy^'S ~'\ A-^4 V :j__1ui ©fficial Organ>f bkrict l?o. 1*. U. M. W. »f A? :>ii>6.,,88^y6L'-y;;: -, ' "I. ^ '■».* 'J*'. . yy - :<.-•- *»*,. rf f*"- ■^ THE DISTRICT:■ H.W A YEARA FERNIE MAN * -V-', Peter Winstaniey Found On His^ Ranch With Head Crushed in * ii* CRANBROOK:, SEWER y,-. A7 A? -' AA'A'"'' ''*' 7- STRIKE SETTLED ,.,-,., .-1- «, „.r—7;—y "<•-''.>,■ -,'"*,,< ' The 'sewer -workero*"*". of'_. Cranbrook'- numberlng about'200,-; the majority of whom are' Italians'?r Slavonians ."; and French,, wenVout^on strike for. a raise of 50c.'per" day? of ten hours,-or 25c. and nIne"-hour "d_iy7,*They .claimed' that Whilst elsewhere-in 3.' C. and Alberta men.at such.-work* are getting $3.00*a'nine-hour day,* the^ Cranbrook workers only got $2.50 for a,ten hour day. * The strike has' been" settled; the men -winning right but.'1 ' TTTiey are now getting .2.75 for 7a nine-hour day. - *. • A' „ - • * s < ' ■81, -,- The murder of, Peter 'Winstaniey has .come'as a'shock.to residents right along the Pass, where he* was so .well - known.1 .Win-stanley' was- murdered by an unknown assassin on Friday, night iasiand was at. the time ranching-near tho railway track' about four miles up the Slocah River from "Slocan Junction?A • --' y i „"' Rough gashes on the head,-one of which, had perforated the-skull, and two large Btones lying near clots'of blood, and' one"- of' the .-victims,! teeth on the grass beside an,adjacent stream, told of the methods UBed by the'slayer in carrying out the ghaBtly deed., ' Robbery, was Motive* '"?•.'•'- '.^ Robbery'was apparently the motive ., as the house was ransacked; two mat- ; cheB- stained -with Winstaniey 'a. life .-. blood indicating that the murder took 7" j?lace after'dark,. , Ay.. ■■,., ''.."• , i * '*■ , * .""■"-. , \ , -, Drags Body to Cellar -.- ,*' From beside'the creek the assassin ' had dragged the body' feet foremost ' about 55 feet to the house, taken lt, ', along one side' and down-, some steps leading lo the cellar.'■'"When found the -/fret-were in the cellar and tho heal -^lay on;the steps.; . i"1")-'Fivedeep cuts showed,*where .the - .murderer had.pounded his" victim on the skull with the stones. One cut had "• pierced' the skull making a hole ■ as -*. .large as a 50 cent piece.-,,„There was another bad cut" over the" right temple ,'Wnd* several" of Wlnstanley's teeth had /.been knocked out. ' -_■'■- ». y* -Enters House' Through Window <• ■ , -7 Taking some keys,*,-from, the tdead -s-man'S"-pocketB"*thet*assassin7^nadTat~ ,; tempted without success to "open the ; door of the house. .He-then smasheil s_ the flower' part of?' .;'a ^window "and cllmbf-d Jn.' ,-' - —'-«.v» t7—~- 77 ? _ - *. ,--. -' - ", .-,.- .,,*^t.\i...-,.. * Apparently In - search, of' money' 1 Wlnstanley'j.--unknown-'. f»tayer.,-'v ran» , sacked the building,' ''scattering, the ' contents of .trunkB "and. other recep- ■ lades over, the flo6'r7even tearing the clothing,from the-bod? - Valuable articles" loft in .the house suggest that it 'was cash, only that "the -assassin 'sought 'A '' -A A "'*•' •" ' ' • ■ . To secure light for his operations -the murderer had used the lamp,' leav- . ing as evidence two bloody-matches. He then again; attempted to open the u door, this-tlmo from tiie InBlde, but' failed, and made his escape through ■ the broken window,' ■ ,. Laa"./8een on Friday ',*,• * ' "W_hfltanley was last soen on Friday ' evening, not long'beforo tho murder. °1b believed to have taken place, That tho crlmo was committed fairly early ia indicated by the,fact that it took plftce oulalJe tlio house with the door locked, and. Winstaniey ln pot* . MBBlon of the keys. Winstaniey had been a rosident ln ' this part of the country many yoars. He waa a miner at Coal Greek, but Just . bofore leaving for hla ranch, about five wooks ago, he was working In the' mines at Mlchol. He was a Lancashire man, about, it} years of ago, ** Hln mothor, throe brothers and two »Utor» (one Mrs. Brans) aro presently residing ln Fernie. THE INQUE8T After committing tho bloody crlmo whliih resulted In tho murdor of Potor Winstaniey at bis ranch on tho Slocan rlvor on Friday night thin murderer took from hio house a rifle, a watch and chain aud a< ring belonging to tho doad man's eon, according to evidence adduced at tbo Inquoit which was hold yesterday by Dr. W, O, Roso, coronor, •Ko document of any kind waa found at , tho houso nftor tho crlmo,,, Twenty conts In cash was all the money loft, Wltnesioa told of tho horrible tnan< . ■. n-sr in whloh Wlnstanley's skull had been battered In by tho murderer, of the hlood-atalned rocVs found boaldo . tlio stream whore tho foul 'deed was committed and of tbo position of the body when found, whore It lay partly In a collar beneath tbo houao, iAx.6_.sea waa living apart, nam bis WllO «£<_ _W_}f WlXH& DiiUUlMai* _i.« not known. Jury's V«n_let "The said Petor Winstaniey came to his ,504, of which $150 was paid ilown, fS50 Utiir an/1 |l,00l) at th<» nrtw year. TWO,HOUSES,BURN AT COLEMAN COLEMAN. Alta., May. 6.—-Coleman had a "(3,500 blaze this, morning. ;> It was at that-end of the town known as West Coleman, or Slav town. " The fire started at .1.45 a.m. at the'rear part of the fine* residence of Frussa Monashak,,and so fiefcely-was the'fire raging 'when- the^ family were - awakened they had' to' rush from* the burning, building and not a single thing was 'saved, and when-they, made their retreat,they were scantily clad.- ■ ■ -" ".The .Coleman fire brigade were on the scene at 2 o'clock; but before-thelr arrival the homes of"Antix Bltfak and John Janigo were also burning, as also were a number of outbuildings: ■ At aiyery low estimate the damage wrough.wlll exceed,$3.500.'c'Thecause of the outbreak is unknown. SOCIALISTS CONTEST.EDMONTON ■ /Edmonton is to have an election shortly, and J? R "Knlgh. will 'be the standard-bearer. , ' Some -months ago an election was anticipated, and A Par- melld was the1 Socialist nominee,'.but as he .cannot now-'accept nomination the" first named comrade'will take his place.; ,We understand that- Edmonton' ' is , f^st 'becoming,4 a'' Socialist stronghold.' aiid , our - comrades there will give all comers;a good fight.', B. A. \Budden? who; was booked 'for * a series of lectures. In the Pass is help- Iffg^Knlght; and'hadrto"perforce can-* eel his local engagements, r ' ' ? ** i O Becomes President of Dist.J8--Well Qudlifiedfor the y ~J ■ " ■> ' -"y'-S ••' -.-wy*.„ 7^- ,y ..,• ,* J \ )%/ , Positign-'Nominationsfpr May 31 " and Election on June 18th At a meting of the District Board held ln Fernie today (Friday) _ It was found that Clem Stubbs (acting vice; president) was the only constitutionally nominated candidate. There were other nominations, but the nominees oi-. becoming aware of the fact'that StubbB had finally, after much "persuasion, agreed to accept the'domination, withdrew from the contest'so-as to make his election by acclamation. Since President -, Powell's '-resignation had become' public there was a unanimous 'call- for _. Vice-President Stubbs to succeed him,' and' it was only the last few days or so;that sufficient force was brought to ^ bear* upon him to do'so.,.*',?. .A, ' There Is now a vacancy .for the vice- p-esidency and the "nominations must be'in for this, office-'by, May 31, aud the election will take place'on June 18. Ballots,will be counted on Juno 27, and the elected member will take office on July 1. 7 ■ • Owing to Board Member Lee's having moved from Bankhead to Coleman, an election wll take place for board member for that district at the same tlmeas the vice-presidency. In the meantime F.-Wheatley, of Bankhead, Is acting ln his stead,' and occupied a seat at the board meting today. FEARED TROOPS ARE ; 7 * MAS8ACRED Terrible Reprisals In Lena Gold Fields , —workmen Met .By Hail of .'-'■' '*" Bullets ■ ' - 7 ...fc^tesss?*;;)*-- ___i__.,N A m E,Dkt& IN Ec! NS RECTO Ry~A- • ? ,'■ *- •• - -'* ". ..vr''.-:'-' - -"'--" *- —~ ift'\y. - ' ...The appointment £f'Thoma_r,H. WiK Hams of-Corbln tp, be an '.inspect 3^'tqt coal and metalliferous "mines'has been gazetted, "7' .*..'.,>!.?. " " VERDICT IN ' ST. ,'PETERSBURG," May.4.—The Russian government is making .energetic ""efforts to'.'get-some news'from the^Lena"gold fields, fearing that,the entire detachment of 'troops stationed there, have. been massacred by,'' the workmen in revenge for the killing of 180 and wounding of 300 strikers there two weeks,agoy , , \ The gold fields are about 1,200 miles from Irkutsk; and-, lt would be Impossible .to send reinforcements there for another month, owing to the condition of the roads., There are only-350 regular soldiers there s, and more than 10,000 workmen, who have made threats.of vengeance for the treatment of- their -comrades. Many of these men are. political convicts who have been in the fields,since the rising of. seven "years ago. t , *y, - -The subject-is agitating the^duma officials expected are Ash; Kennedy, Assistant Grand Chief-of the Engineers";' Mr. Bell, first Vice-Presldnn. Brotherhood Locomotive. Engineers and Firemen; S. Berry, Vice-President of the'"Order "-of Railway Conductors. The men'we're again in session this morning discussing the? situation and will meet again to-morrow when the officials' arrive."' _ y* - ' ' -Jf.was*. announced this '.morning; by tho men? that the'representatives of the American-roadsj,who had been appearing before the board, ..had returned to St.Paul, and that they were convinced that the, Canadian, men had a Just cause.( * It was also given out that Premier Roblln was very much ln sympathy with the men on the stand they, had taken, y r , *-' The head officials of the organization' will remain in the flty until a settlement has been reached. - >' Xy Jury's Finding in the Recent Coal Creek Shooting Case, CITY COUNCIL A GERMAN SOCIALIST ADDRESSES HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES FUNERAL OF OWEN JOINSON Tlie* interment of Owen Joinson, (whose death took.place in the Fftinie Hospital at- Sunday noon, May 5th) member of District 18, U.M. W. of A., and well "known throughout the Pass as one of the, best soccer forwards, took place on Wednesday from the R. 5 ' 7 ' „ C. Church. -• The Fernie footballers, <* * + Seniors and Juniors, turned out in full strength, while Coal Creek players were,also In attendance. The cortege left the church at 4.15 p.m. the order of procession being: Members of U." M. W. of A., Coal Creek Football Team, Fernie Juniors, Fernie Seniors,' hearse, general public. The coffin was covered with floral tributes (among them being crosses from the Creek and Fernie' clubs) while the football uniform was also laid on the shell. „ ■ Owen (or, "Ownle" as he was generally known as) will be greatly miss- by his fellow'players, but the sympathy'of all ls extended to his young wife and her babe. '* HOSMER PASTOR LEAVE8 *' PULPIT TO'GO INTO BUSINESS was The Tho Inquest on the death of Robert "Penson was resumed on Tuesday laBt, all the members of tho jury bolng present. It will be rememborod that the Inquest was postponed for the? purpose of hearing Walter Joyce,-thy fire boss, whom Benson had wounded, Supt Shanks, and Hall, tho partner ot the deceased. The first witness called' was. s flro boHD Joyce, He gavo his version ot the affair and was then asked a few quostlons. He was somewhat of an unwilling witness, < and when asked what were tbO average wages, approximately, In tho .District In which ho was flro boss, ho replied, strango sb It mny appear, that he had no Idea whnt- ovor, The fact was, however, drawn from another wltuoBs that there wero many men .In that section of Ko. 1 North'whore deceased waB working an a digger, who could not earn the mini- mnm rato of 93.00 a day. Is it any wonder that men become deranged In mind when In this boosted country of "McBrido and Prosperity," a good, practical miner Is unable to earn a living wage? Supt. 8hnnks, In reply to a question, emphatically statod that whenever ho kndw of a the boss, or any other official, to be guilty of bucking any man ho would Immediately discharge that official. Hall, the late Benson's partner, stated that deceased had for somotlme previous been la a despondent frame of mind owing to the work being so bad. He also said that Senson appeared to take the treatment ot Joyce tery seriously, and waa of the opinion that this Incident was the climax to an already overtmrdened mtoAT. The Jury after consideration gave their verdlcti "That the deceased (Richard Hen- ton) met his death at Coal Creek, East Koeiehay, B. C, at about half-part el-vw. p.m., Aprlt 8!n<_, T9I2, by a tn'let through the brain, bating shot Vrnflelf trhllact temporarily Insane ^d"wjpartieF^noTire- coming up in- ',the>.national,electipns, this summer are tak-rife'the" side of .the "workmen.' ".*A.Ai^" V--:. ,-. -•• The City Clerk was Instructed-to-ad _ vertlse In'Calgary, and the-city papers _fpr..a city* engineer, tbe resignation of Mr. Potter having been accetped. In the meantime H. Cllffe will act In that capacity., " ,\ .George Wright, of Toronto, whose application had been accepted! to suc, ceed Dick Hammond as':, city electrician, has written that he cannot now accept the position. ' ThS Macaroni Company's application for. a reduction in the power rate was refused. The' Medical Health Officer wrot-> regarding the deplorable condition,of the "city dumping ground, pointing out thiiHt Is'a menace to health not only to Fernie, but to tho whole of Eatt Kootienay. . Tho matter was referred to tho Works and Property Committee for prompt attontton, and work will be started oh the dump en Monday. "A filing.system wns ordered'to bo iub'allod in tbo CItv vault, coat not id exceed $235.00. ' , Wm, Barr made application for expenses entailed by him whilst attending court whon the two boys were charged, recently reported ln our columns. Tho lottor was filed. - C. Wesley Owen was" appointed Pound Master. Ho is to rocolvo' 50c for oaoh dog poumlod, tbo foes for cattle to be according to by-law. Tbe dues-paying party membership Ib Belgium has Increased In one year from It-TJM to 114,02.. Mrs. Losllo Mills and baby left on Thursday * last for Providence, Rhodo Island on a visit to hor mother. Mr. Mills accompanied thorn to Medicine Hot. » Karl -Legien, the great Socialist and labor official of Germany, was given the floor of;the House' of Representatives to deliver an" address to our lawmakers. Leglen's address to the House is reported as follows: , "I want first - of all to thank you most heartily .for the honor you have granted me, or rather,to the organized workers of Germany and of the'civilized world,- by inviting me to address the popular branclTof the Congress of your great nation. , '■ "Unfortunately," T am not in a position to speak to you on behalf of the entire German nation because of" the strong differences existing between various political'" parties ■ of our country, ' However; I*can convey to you the greeting of the united labor movement of 'Germany, which represents more than 2,500,000'trade unionists and over74,500,000 votes out of a total of*11^000;000r^AlBOrI*greet"yoU"iir'the"" name^of the International Labor Secretariat, which is composed of national unions of twenty'countries with an ag-„ gregate membership Lbf 1,000,000 wage earners,, the/American Federation, of Labor,Included? ;„ „ 7 , ,,7 7 f'"Permit„me to, state that the or., gaiilssed. workere do not only-stand, for" progress-In their, respective countries, but also'are the strongest advocates of peace among.nations. v Our, party In'-the German Reichstag hae often- brought pressure upon the government to avert war by getting Into friendly-, communication with , our neighboring countries. Our party has consistently,opposed tho policy of Increasing armaments, ( "The labor movement tho world over alms at tho bringing of universal peace Instead of allowing nations to rival with ono another In securing the" latest weapons to murder one another. - . ' ' "Our labor movement hns for years furnished legislation for tho "protection of workers, education and the general uplift of humanity. Wo' are full of, hopo when wo note tbat tbe samo efforts are bolng directed ln every civilized land. Such legislation fosters good will and will mako It posslblo for tho human race to achieve | tho highest state ot civilisation." ' A fow years ago' tho lower house of Congress would have Bdorned to por- mlt a Socialist to address tho patriotic body of America* But tho world Is moving, w>d even Socialism that was onco spurned, has become so formidable as to command rospoct. ^ Last Thursday evening a surprise party/" consisting of about 20 ladles and gentlemen, members' and friends of the Methodist Church," at Hosmer, visited Mr J Brownrlgg's home. Their object was two-fold, to say"farewell to,' and present. Mr. J. ,W.' Roberts with a small'token of their respect and esteem- on his leaving the work of pastor to go into business ln Regina. Mr. Brownrfgg made; a< brief Bpeech', in which he spoke highly of the splendid service which Mr. "Roberts'had rendered to the-church and-cause in Hosmer, and* concluded by presenting him.with a substantial-purse•• as a' small Indication of the people's warm regard for Mr. Roberts,- both -as pastor and man. u Mr. Roberts' fittingly repli-od, thanking everyone "in-a neat little• speech." Mr. W..E. Smith and Mr. B, H7 Wallace followed with ap-' preclative,.v remarks bn • Mr Robert's work, and excellent qualities. • The hostess, Mrs. Brownrlgg,,.then provid- "ed-her_piestBA^it_i^a''_a6s'_^njoyable" supper, and a very pleasant and jolly evening was concluded with games. USE GUNS o . '. * ,A *' * o * y Hard Coal Fields Scene "•* . * of Rioting and Many -Broken Heads News,comes,from Philadelphia that some* rioting occurred on "May 7th ia the Scuylklll .Valley region? and out- -' breaks were reported from several other.points ln the hard coal region. A feeling of unrest has prevailed throughout tho region ever since the pro- ' posed agreement between the opera- - tors and the miners was made public, and Idle miners, who charge that more" ; men are at work.ln.the varlouB collier-''". les than are necessary for mere 're- pair work, made riotous demonstra-"> tlona in Shandoab, Mount Carniel, Ma- hony City, and Jessup, the latter a" ' small town near Scranton. A mol) of 400 men raided the St. Nicholas and Maple Hill colllerleB, • among the largest ln .the region, and ordered all men found there to cease work. Those who demurred were roughly handled, and several were bad- ' ly beaten. At Shenandoah peace was maintained by a squad of State"pollce.'under ' command of Lieut. McNalr. The for- . elgnera in that locality are reported. '* to be In an ugly mood and a mob of, •' about 200 men visited all the mlneso- In that vicinity and ordered all work to cease. *' - - „ , * Officials of the Mine Workers' tin-' ion .addressed the crowds in various, sections and urged a policy of peace and order.' - ' 7' A\march upon Harrlsburg to demand, that Governor Tener call a special ses- '•' slon of the Legislature to order ,ah'e. , mines 4 opened, was decided on*, at a" meeting of the * Socialistic miner's "at°_> •' B.G. C0AI7 ES' ACT '*.■-■ / <* ' •" -' i v . '7, .10 Many Miners Attend at Fernie Examinations > During the Week THE 8, P. OP C. A business mooting will bo hold In the Library Room of tho Miners' Hall on Sunday, May 12, at 7.80 in tho evening. JUDOE MABtl DEAD TORONTO, May #.—Judge Mabee, Chairman of tbe Railway Commission, passed away today at 8._ S p.m. OPERATIONS OP HILL TRAINS • *-ri**rri ilnifrh fl«f»»**»i»* mmwmim i§ i r l i Vrtt***^ WI_T>I_WW WiU>. U DECODES DIG .S_.DE WINNIPEG, Msy 7.-Tbe Federated Board {pf the conductors, onglneors, firemon and brakemon of Uio Cans- <_-_.__ hoiit_.if-___U--.way. wn.cn app-.«a to tho Government for a conciliation board over the 6poratlng of American crews over the O. N. li., received word this morning asking for further detailed Information tfld as soon as this has been received, will advise what artlon tbe Government Intends taking. Yesterday afUtuooa^lUe con-iulUee was closeted with Premier Roblln for aa hour, but decided that no definite action could be taken not!! the head officials of the brotherhoods Interest- ei arrived la Uie city to-morrow. The TO APPOINT CHAIRMAN OTTAWA, May O.-Wheu the West- cm cosl strlko was j settled last winter, ono clause in the agreement pro- vMai. tnr ."tn. »ppolnttT.#i.t nt a jv»r. msnent board to settle any future differences which might arise. Ono mombor was to be appointed by the men and one by the employers. They were to choose a permanent chairman and, falling an agreement, he was tn be appointed by the Minister of Labor. ■'. Yesterday a joint telegram, signed by W. J. McLean, secretary of the Western Cosl Operatora' Association, and Clement Stubbs, aellng.presldont of the U. W. W. of A., was reeetv«d by the Department of Labor, taking tbat a d.Al._u_,tt U uaowMl, a* tbey failed to agree. Hon. T. W. Crothers, Minister of Labor, was eat of the city, at (ending tbe funeral of the late Judge Mabee, tint on his return the matter wll! be dealt with. SIX MONTH8 POR MANN Syndicalist Agltstor Is Pound Guilty of Trying to Influence Ooldlsrs MANCHESTER, Eng„ May O.-Tom Mann, president of the Syndicalist EJ ucstlonsl league and labor leader, was today found guilty In tbe court of asBlzos of having ondoavorod to Influence British soldiers from their duty and was sentenced to six mouths' lm. prlsonmont Mann was arrested on March 21 after he had delivered a speoch st flalford In sympnthy with tho coal strikers, Tlefrtn. belnr sont«ncr>il tho tnhnr leader addressed the court. lie ar ..tied that when acting undor civil law soldiers were only cltlrens and .-on. mands given Ihem must therefore te lawful commands. He denied he twi endeavored to Influent* soldlere from the performsnoe of their duty. Tho following candidates have this week Bat in Fornlo for' examination under the B. O. Coal Mines Act: First Class ,Wm. Hutchinson, Hillcrest, Alta. \ Ed. Roberts, Blairmore, Alta. Allan Hamilton, Beaver Mines, Alta. Wm. Shaw, Canmoro, Alts. H. E, Malrd, Coal Crook, B. C. L. Parker, Bollovuo, Alta. W. Watson, Coleman, Alta. Socond Class Sam Richards, Corbln, B. C. Joo Lane, Coal Crook, B.C, ! Jas, Touhoy, Mlchol, B. C. Wm. Whltehouse, Mlchol, B. C. Chas. O'Brien, Coal Crook, B. 0. Mat Littler, Michel, B. C. Is. Hutton, Bellevue, Altn, Jno. Hutton, Bellovuo, Altn. Goo. Hill, Coal Crook, B, C. Car. McNay, Fernie, B, C, Third Class Joo Sandlno, Bellovuo, Alta, Robert Fowler, Hosmer, B, C, Bd. Roylo, Michel, tt. C, Kll Tune, Mlchol, B. 0. Jno. Bell, Conl Creek, B, C. Wall Starr, Fernie, B. C. Wm. WalkJns,1' Pernio, tt. C. 13. T. Davies, Coal Creek, B, C. Alor McFegan. Conl Creek, I!, (i. Jss. McLauchlan, Coal Creek, 11. C. Jas, Steel, Coal Creek, B. C. J. T, Pucky, Conl Creek, U, C. W T. Rankin, Hosmer, I). (3. Jas Maltman, Hosmer, B, C, Thos. llann, Coat Creek, II. C, flan Wm* Wtnhnt T. P Examiners: Evan Evans, T Bnaraolcin?-!. was 'aecTdedTo^lnvlte^ all"the miners in? the region to marcll'. to tho 'capltol to demand \that the mines bo run under State control.. \ PHILADELPHIA? Bay '8.—The'sit-' nation.In the anthracite coal region Is believed to be 'growing more -serious, hourly. t To-day's shooting *ot three- foreign speaking mlner_?at MIncrsvllle- - by stato7 troops bad-the effect of'embittering the foreigners. It Is said tonight that two of the men bave. absolutely no chance of recovery., ,At a- meeting held tonight ln Mlnersvllle, at which all Americans were"- barred, \ throats were made against tho troop- . ors nnd the miners assembled say tbat thoy aro determined, to prevent'work being dono at any of tho colllerleB In (he Mlnersvllle section to-morrow. It Is fofircd that If the troopors attempt to carry out their avowed intention to search tho foreigners' homos for firearms tomorrow It will moan a day of bloodshed for Mlnersvllle., LATHI.—Scranton, May 10.—Tliero was serious .trouble at tho Cayuga mlno, ot the Lackawana Coal Company, this morning; Forolgn mlno- workom, womon and children, stopped mon from going to work, and on the local pollco trying to disperse tho gathering thoy wero attacked and some , badly beaten. Tho state police rallied to tholr aid, guns, wore used freely snd sovoral wounded. "IN WYOMING." Williams, 1). cbsn. H. O. Wilson, nnd R fltra- LAB Oft TEMPLE POR CALOARY CALOAlir, May S.—The Calgary Trades and I-_-.t-.or Council has ,-"*.• chased a site on the south side of EU.V4-UU. Avenue, between First and Second Streets, easL as a site for Its proposed labor temple. Plini and specifications are being prepared for a building to cost from 175,00 to ISO.- tm. John Wauamaker, the New York and Phlladelnhtn r*.i_ll murcbant. nn one occasion said: "If there Is on esrth anything that a quitter should leave alone It la advertising. To' make a success one must be prepared to stick to It, like a bsrnacle on a ship's bottom. Ad- v«rtUlng doe.n'l K'CVt', lt pulls. It begins very gently st first, but the pull is steady. It Is likened to a team pulling a beavy lead. A thousand tpaimodl?., Jerky pulls win not budge the load, while one-half the power In stesdy effort will start and I keep it moving. "In Wyoming" Ib a romantic drama whor-sln western llfo Is most admirably doplcted. It has nn ln.eroi.tlng plot, which is new, and thero Is enough c6mody In each scone to keep the audlonco In excellent humor from tho rise to tlio fall of tho curtain, Any ono who ever saw llfo on tho weutcrn plains will readily undor«tnnd how renllRtla tho sconos nnd Incidents nro. Tho story has fo do with cowboys and their loves nnd hates, but It In by no moans n ohcrtp, rampant melodrama. On (ho contrary. It Is nn absorbing Btory of real wentern llfo, truo to tho west, nnd Is presented In a most, admirable manner by an exceptionally clover company, There are no kill. ltiKD, no rod fire, no burning of powder, for "In Wyoming" depends for Its groat success upon first-class act- Inir, Th« rnmnnnv onrrlon n torn. plots iconic enulpment for ench net, and It may safely be said thnt this will bo one of the real dramatic treats of tho year. It comes to tho Grand Theatre next Monday night. RETURN THANK8 ' Mrs, O, Joinson, Mr and Mrs. Join- son, and all members of tho bereaved family wish to tender their sincere thanks to all for the many kind ox- pre. slon ot Hvin|ia__>y extended to them upon the death of Owen Joinson. JJdlson hss completed an Invention which maW It pocstble to have moving pictures at home. About tbe only thing thnt cannot be bad at bome now Is homo life,—-Chicago Record-Herald. ■ i • •.(-!■ ■ ^m>f.i*»i_Wt»i»wi*^S»ltaVWiyil?IMIWJLtfl«'l# ■ ,-*. — . A (. •" sr* ,t * g' T% % _' * ' **. -.A t • -v ' -V PAOirWd A?'*- A' " -- ■ i '•--.* -Al THI, DIETWOT LlDttiS, WBKI1, B.;q.j.mY?l2, lOia.. -,,.,.* 1 "£ .-^"N . !>..- - %". ,^_VV.- AA.A ■ <=.* ;• »\_ '?:;-s-y'x?- .-"/"-''" •-'_. --x**""- *_ ijityy -•» - - „-•.- «-* , -yr/T,".;-.- "'-*." ,'.'- *-?/-A -?:■ ,p ■ The SOCIALIST PARTY A BIT OF HISTORY—By ROBERT. HUNTER _ The attitude which,Socialists should take toward trade unions-has-been a '„ subject' of' endless discussion in the councils of our party. In all meetings and conventions of- Socialists the Trade .Union Resolutions, have awakened-a bitterness that seems to,many new Comrades difficult to-understand. - The older Comrades" haye not,. how- ' ever, forgotten that, the trade union policy of the * Socialist * Labor, Party was the chief cause of its complete obliteration as a political force In America. '.' , , ■ , By, a policy,;of- friendliness toward organized labor, the Socialist' Labor . party built up.a strong working class >' political movement. It reached the zenith of Its career in' the middle of the nineties, and then it. altered its policy toward the unions. As a result chiefly of this act It was literally torn to pieces and destroyed. The rapidity with which destruc , tion overcame it is startling. The Socialist Trade and Labor Alliance ■was launched In 18957- it was an attempt to form a new national labor movement pledged to the principles of Socialism." It was hoped that it would displace the Knights of Labor and the American Federation of Labor: This new organization aroused the most bitter controversy., , 'Although endorsed by the Socialist Labor party convention of 1896 the dissensions which it created' in "the Socialist' movement must ever remain a v.a_h'ng to those who believe that the, attitude of Socialists toward labor organizations is a matter of iittle moment. Indeed,- the present Socialist party, owes its' very existence to the ■ anti-union policy of the Socialist La- " bor party. The first act of ■ the , Rochester Convention, therefore, was to repudiate' the Socialist Trade and . Labor Alliance anTl to proclaim ' its - sympathy with the struggles of all trade unions, regardless of national affiliations. The later, union of all "Socialists opposed to the old Socialist , Labor party reaffirmed this attitude, and,, despite opposition, "it has been 1 the* policy of the Socialist party over since. - - \ At the national convention' of the ' Socialist party, May, 1904, it was "declared: ,"The trades and labor movement is a natural result of the capitalist system of production and is nec- ~^^essar_yt"o~resi-st~tliy^_rcrF_rehmSiR7¥f " capitalism. ., ...... 7 In , accordance ' with the decisions of the International Socialist congresses in Brussels, Zurich and London, this convention re- i affirms the declarations that - the trade-and labor unions', are a-necessity in tho struggle to aid in emanci- patlng'the working'class, and" we consider it^be duty of all.wage workers to join with this movement. 'Neither political nor other differences of opinion justify the divisions •, of the forces of labor in the industrial move- , inent." . " The last sentence Is of the utmost significance. The Socialist'Trade and Labor Alliance was an attempt to organize the workers on political lines. Had Jt been( "successful "the , trade unions wbuld\have been divided "Into Democratic, Republican aiid Socialist union's,' or at IeaS't Into Socialist and antl-Soclallst unions, In every Bhop and trade the 'workers would thon have ,bori split Into political-factions that, would havo ren*d'ored''nll .united action lmpo_.s__._c.''" "Tho resolution of the Socialist party' condemns riot only political divisions in lho trade union movement, but also'othor divisions on tlio grounds bf opinion, whether religious, political or economic. It condemns all rival unionism arid puts tho stamp' of Socialist condemnation on ovory form of dual unionism. Before tho national convontlon of tho SoclallBt party hold In May, 1908'. a now dissension hnd arisen In tho lnbor movement. It was no longor a (juoHtlon only of politics, It was now a question of tho form of or- ( Kanlmtlon, Industrial unionism had launched itself In antagonism to craft unionism, nnd tho advocates of the new Idea nought to draw the SoclallBt party Into tho dispute. Industrial unionism was to bo tho pnnucoa for nil human ills, It was to abolish tho copltnllHt system and ,to usher Into being the Now World. It drew to Its banner ovory onomy of tho American Federation of Labor, and, among tho "Others, most of tho SoclallBt Labor party mon who hail set out to "smash" tho trado union movomont. A great debate, look placo at tho convontlon and finally tho follow-Jng paragraphs woro adopted ns a pari of an nddross to organized labor: "First—That tho party hns neithor thn rli»"ht nor- thr. Anitrr- in '"..rrcferc In any controversion which mnv oyIk. within tho labor union movement over questions of form of organisation or methods of action In tho Industrial strugglo, but trusts to tho labor or- denization.. themB«>lv«>s to solv*> thr-M questions and to evolve in the direction of ovor closer solidarity and ovor more effective action on tho Industrial Held. ' "Second—Thnt It Is the Intorest and the duty of the party to give moral and maUrUl ftu.-_n.rt to the labor or- . ganltatlons In nil their defensive or ut.8i.ni.lvf. ttmiKKle* nantnst capitalist oppression snd exploitation, for the protection and extension of tho rights of the wago workers and the betterment of tbelr material and social condition," This "resolution not only reaffirms the previous position of the party, but it adds a new point of view and that is that the party recognizes the trade, unions as a distinct, separate and autonomous organization to which the Socialist-party has no desire to dictate. .. . . , q * ;"■'■- For years certain leading Socialists had considered themselves as the.sole guardians of the working class. They, had the sole science. " They knew the sole road to emancipation. -, They alone were fitted by knowledge to as- sume the leadership of all movements, political'and industrial, - of the working class. It is noteworthy, therefore that in 1908, after thirty years of bitter experience,' the largest body of Socialists ever assembled ln national convention frankly declared that, as a party they had no business to. meddle with .the internal policies of the trade union movement. * • „ > In the Socialist convention of 1910 thc trade union question came up again. This time it appeared in somewhat more subtle form.,- The advocates of industrial unionism urged that the party point out to the" working class the advantages of industrial organization. . This was apparently inoffensive, as not only nearly, every member of the party, but the vast ma- jority ofcthe trade unionists believed in the industrial form'of organization. Nevertheless, the party ,rigidly- adhered to its previous attitude and again definitely asserted that It -has "neither the .right nor the desire to interfere in any controversies which may exist "within the labor union movement." The- position of. the Socialist party is, as we see, unmistakably, clear. During its entire history' it has kept faithfully to its original position. It has again and again debated the question at length. The opponents of the party's policy have assailed Its position from every angle, yet every time' they have- gone down to defeat. I shall attempt in the articles that follow to go more full into this "vital question, and shall endeavor to show that,the policy of the party is founded not only upon the best thought of the chief. Socialists, from Marx to Bebel and Kautsky, but that it is also the practice of .every European Socialist movement. '-''-.- The-Socialist party*; is nothing and should come to nothing unless it be the real political representative of the working class. It is certain,, therefore that it must maintain the closest relationship with .all-other organized movements of the working class. The strongest bonds of sympathy and fellowship should exist, between the party and the unions. But tho trade union has-its own great role to'play, and it must never forsake its proper work In the effort toi becomeAa- political party, nor should it ever allow itself to be .used as the tool of any pnrty. ' Neithor should the party forsake Its 'proper work and attempt to become an Industrial movement,, or, Indeed, use Its power to .meddle with tho Internal pollcIeBof tho trndS unions.. This Is, as I shall show; .the, position ' * bf the International Socialist movement. Wherever any other policy, has been adopted on the part of either tho party or the unions—theso two great armB' of the working clriss—, tho result has been, always to weaken and sometimes, to destroy either the ono or tho other. A " 11—THE VIEW OF KARL MARX'- In 1871 Karl Marx wrote to" Speyor, who wns then prominent ln tho'American working class movement: "You must romombor to gain, tho trado unlonB at all costs." A few days later, ho wrote to anothor American So- cldllst: "Tho International has boon founded to sot up tho roal organization ot, tho, working class instead of SoclallBt and half-Socialist sects." Thoso two brief quotations from Marx appear to mo to bo of tho greatest possible significance. If any working class loader had ovor boon through hell, Mnrx was surely thnt ono, A fow yonrs boforo he had sot out to organize tho worlterB. At tho very moment the abovotwords wero written tho International' Worklngmen's As- Boclatlon wob lho terror of all 'Kuropo. Hut whllo tho princes of commorcoTnml tho doBpots of politics wero paralyzed by tho foar of this now specter, no ono knew' so woll as Mnrx Its utter help- lOHHllOSS. It was being literally torn to pieces by lntornnl dissensions. However much the loaders hated capitalism, they hated onch other more, it Ib not n T-tcflnnnt *^«n/^Tt«n'*', t« "or- "*. v ' or yenrs iWroy«.<. by wnrrlnf. n"tn, tir-d Mnrx was undoubtedly undor-Jinliig at tho tlmo he wroto to his American friends tho same revulsion townrd sectarian Socialism that ho had export- fTir.ul mrtr*» thnti tvnno boforo And as lie drew away from tho bitter dissensions of the wnrrihg sects ho turned with Increasing respect nnd hope toward the actual orgnnlsed movement of tho working clnss, in 1875, when-the various Gormnn orgnnl- zation.. of workingmen met togethor for the purpose of unity, he wrote to llebel. Llcukncrht and others: "Every action, every posslblo step forward, Is worth more than » do«*n programs." He then urges his Herman L'omra-los, If It Is Impossible to bave adopted a consistent Socialist program, to mere ly join the workers in one organization without a program. Iri -other words, Marx's idea was clearly and unmistakably this: " That the organization of. the working class was the all Important thing. He did not withhold his sympaihyand aid to the working class because it was not already "Socialist. -.He did not go to' the working class with a certain program or be damned. He did not say that the "workers must organize in a. certain manner, or he would withhold his sympathy. • In fact, there is not anywhere to be found in Marx's words or action a single thing to suggest the sectarian spirit. " .*■ , What, then, did Marx mean when lie wrote to Speyer: ■ "You must endeavor to gain the trade unions at all costs"? Did he mean that" unless the trade unions would adopt tho Socialist program that Socialists should attempt to destroy them? Did lie mean that. Socialists should enter the trade union movement merely to make it tlie side'show of a political* party? ', These are questions worth thinking over, and fortunately " Marx himself has supplied the answer.. - In 1869 Marx had an,inter view with Hamann, the secretary of the German metal workers' trade union. „In this Interview Marx said:* "The trade un-' ions should never be affiliated or made dependent upon a political society if they are to fulfil the object, for which they are formed. IF,THIS HAPPENS IT MEANS-THEIR DEATH. BLOW." •Nov/, this statement of.Marx's is so absolutely contrary to the view taken by, some of the early Socialists in this country, and by some Socialists even today, that it may well cause amazement. ., And some may , even ask: "What in the world is the use of both- ering with trade unions unless our purpose' is, to make them Socialists? Why should we attend union meetings or bother with' the mere daily-- strugglo of the working class to better its hours,and conditions unless our enl and aim is to make the trade unions a S.uiiist' movement?" Such questions- serve merely lo prove one thing: • That the men who asK ti'em , have never grasped ' the philosophy of-Marxian Socialism. Here and there a man of the middle class may be converted to Socialism, thro- ugh appeals'to' his heart and consci Within the past few months g over 100 persons have written g to the Zam-Buk -Co. reporting; their cure of eczema, rashes ' and skin diseases by. Zam-Buk 1 " Doesthisnot prove that Zam-' Buk is something different? Don't you need it in your household? Miss Mary McCuaig, 913 St.-Caih- ■ erino Strevt W., Montreal, says: "I do not know words powerful .enough to'express my gratitude, to Zurul.uk.- Eczema broky out on'my scalp nnd hands. Tho irritation of tho scilp was so bod that I could not Bleep or rest, and I feared-1 should havo to lmv« my hair out off. On my - hands the disease appeared in sore patohes, the burning and itching of -which drovo me many times to spoils of weeping; I went to the dispensary, hiut they, referred me to a ekin specialist, who said ;tha,fc mine was as bad a case of eczema as he had scan. He gave me some ointment, and then a second lot, but neither., gavo nie any relief. - , " I was in a very bad condition Mien Zam- - Cuk was introduced, but I soon found out that it wasdiSerent from all the other remedies. - I persevered with the Zam-Buk treat- ., ment, and each box did mt more and more " (rood. The irritation and emartinp- soon disappeared, then the sores began to heal-, Ireth healthy skin grew over the parts which had . ' been tore, and I am now quite tree from all tracet of eczema, both on head and hands. My hair hat also been saved." \ '.. t, * Zam-Buic ll also a Hire cure for pil<-a, eruptions, blood-poison, cut., burns and all akin lnlurles, "50c. all druggist* and atoras, or Zam-Buk Co., Toronto. ■ forptioo. Refute tubitltutea. ence, but' the mass of theTworl_ing class .will be converted to Socialism hy their actual-struggle against tne capitalist class. ' By organization they will learn";their need of each'other. "By actual effort to improve their condition they will learn the hard facts of Socialist society. By.'trade union organization and by the results "of their struggle will they learn the need of political actios. "The trade unions," says Marx,-"are the schools for Socialism hy means of tho Incessant struggle against capitalism which is being carried on before their eyes. . HE the trade unionist: BECOMES ,'A SOCIALIST WITHOUT KNOWING.IT." - I urge the readers to notico ono point, Marx docs not say that trade-unionists will become Socialists by, books, hy speeches or hy resolutions, by attacks' on tho union, by bitter dissension between Socialists and nntl-Soclhllsts In tho union.. Not at, all.,. T|io trado unionist will be- como a Socialist WITHOUT KNOW- ING IT,'AS A RESULT.OF THE IN- CESSANT STRUGGLE AGAINST CAPITALISM. ' In the time whon Marx was most nctlvo In tho lahor movement, thoro wero, sayB,Kautsky, "many Socialist sclioolB, «ach Bwoarlng to tho gomilno- neBB of Its own patent pill for tho euro cf all,tho Ills of sooloty,'and each trying to rally tho workers around ltflolf, Tho various schools woro al war with ono anothor and woro thus instrumental ln SPLITTING the, work- in), classes rathor than It. unltlnt. them." "It thus' noomod to Marx," says Kautsky, "that to save tho* trado unlonB thoy muBt hold aloof from political organizations." Suroly thoro is nothing moro nstnund- lr.B than tho manner in which mnny of our oarllor Comrades, whllo claiming to ropronont tho 'teaching of ICnrt Marx, violated ovory prlnclplo of Mi faith. For yearn thoy Bought ta ubo (ho trndo unions for political onita. T'or youre Bome of thorn endeavored tn split tho working clues Into warring Bocts, ' Por yoarB thoy wont to tho workorg with tlio orthodox faith, threatening that If tho workers would not accept that faith without quoitlon thoy would «orvo upon thorn n Bontonco of uttor damnation, Curiously enough, thin tolorant and fanntlcnl zonl of tlio enrly SoctalUtB .,_._. ihniiitii to tin. jviiKimu upoaning counlrici. A ad IL i' t'LJt; fcusQu tor Hb provnlonco Jn thest. luOltr ment. Naturally thoy went flrit to those organisations to convort them to tho now doctrines, nut Instead of looking upon them ns nn unconficloiiB nnd highly working out of tho Marxian dortrl.iea, thoy Insisted upon fhtlr on- llro roorxanlullon nnd the adoption of ft Socialist program. Tho SorlnJIntd declared their poiltlon was tho orthodox one and nil othon were herotloi. Tho Impatience nnd fanAtlcUm of then, early Soctallata was never better dec- crlb#d than by Bngtlt, the Ufo-lon* friend and companion of Man: "The S. D. Federation here (England)," says Engels,' in 1894, "shares with your German-American Socialists the distinction of'being'the only,'parties who' managed to reduce' Marx's theories of "development to a rigid orthodoxy": "THAT. WORKMEN SHALL NOT PERCEIVE THAT THEORY BY THEIR OWN WORK AND.'OWN CLASS FEELING, BUT MUST SWALr LOW IT AS AN ARTICLE OP FAITH AT ONCE lND_ WITHOUT ANY DEVELOPMENT.'"'*"- Therefore,"' both re* main sects,-and as Hegel says, 'Come" jfromjiothing^through.nbthing-to-noth- lng.' ".;*"" ?• ' ., A * * - - " i . And-that is* exactly what happened until the present Socialist party was launched with its-policy "of giving all aid "possible" to*5' every* rni$vem*erit> of the workers regardless of their political or economic ?faith. That is "exactly-what happened, until the Socialist party gavel up the old policy of meddling - with the internal problems' of the unions and set out to achieve its own great work of organizing th© working class Into one great political movement.' " , (This article will be complete in four Instalments, No. II appearing ln our next-issue) , , MAN A MILLION YEARS OLO That • the age of ' man ' Ib no less than a, million years, ls tho conclusion that Dr. W., Alien St.urgo, president of tho prehistoric society of East Anglla, England,' concludes from studios based largely on the neolithic flint Instruments found In North Wost Suffolk. Ho says: '.'Neolithic man gooB back to some'period between 200,000 lind 300,000 years, and lt would seem that wo havo not oven then reached the. beginning of tho, period. Drift man was flourishing from 1,000,000 to nbout 700,000 years ago. Nolther figure Ib a limit; the.latter flguro Is probably nearer a limit than tho earlier. Between the ond of the Drift and tho bbglnnlng of tho' Neolithic we havo tho groat cavo periods, which would thus B«m to havo occupied anything from 200,000 to 400,000 yoars. .Behind Drift man are vnBt ages of which we nre only boglnnlng to got tho first gllmpBOH. "Hut It now B«omB evident that mnn was alrondy on tho earth in early Pllo- ceno timoB, and wo must not bo surprised If proofs ar© ultimately brought forward t.ittt,gonuB homo boob back oven farther than that. It has bo- come almost n Bhlbboloth that mnn flrBt nppoarod In PlolBtoceno times, but . nfflrm thnt It Ib no moro thnn Bhlbb'olotli." Dr. Sturgo line found flint Instruments which ho contends wero scratched by glacial action. Thnt Is a glaclnl geology, since Neolithic man many InstrumontB of Neolithic "typoN woro made, in against all vlows of glacial geology, since Neollthle mnn c«mo to Britain, tho doctor holds, ti'i_i\j dan .won un ico ngo, not continuous, hut divided* into sub period* of glaolatlon. Proof of tbla la found In humanly worked flints proBenttnfi uhnrply defined types ot scratching. $100 Reward, $100 , The rptiWr,. .),|g j,,p.r w|]| bo pl«_t.4 10 -tarn lint lb. re la at I.att on* <1r.«(l«> dia«_.M (hit trlinrft lua l,,..., ,.,•_ t0 nrn \n „|| .t, .i'STV?'1 ,t,V.11 t'*'»r*h '•■»•"• CMirrh Co« t ib« only pjMltl .o run* nnw known .*» lri* m. d- tar tat-ml'-. fflfjirrh t),-ln« -i i».)nt.tf-i-t,)nnl lf_.i""*'_.r.",",,,J'\ » c_ii_'I.i_IIwi_1 trt-itwmt. _,.__..*■ c.,"r,l> ' •"-» «» taken Inirrntll-f, tfllef •lire.tlr ui_i), tn.. Mm,,, ami mm.,<>■ »„r.«.|,_ oT ,«",.l'',''«l!tt,, l",t''1/ -Vatriijtn-jr, > Tho «in,n,luMi,n M Ituilitlpir tip Jr.* rtwatliutlnn _.n.» twlillni nt- li „.."_. '."£. '" *">'•" '••• WMpnrtuw mw •« wain fal'h in k. ronl!.* nnwa Out «,rT «rr*r Jlw> ll-intr--,) IMItn. fur »nf woe thai tt fall, lu wo n,„j f„r 1|,,. „« .....nMnlM.. A__Tf.i r. j firr'UKY a cr»., iwrfu/o.' IM* _r .... r-i.j-.',... *«-(• T_»t Haifa J'tkuil, i»U« ter cttiMllpiriM.. w W- A. 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' . ■ ' *- Better Have Us Insure you and have a ' lightning'' clause attached to tho policy. • Then you needn't worry every , tlmo tly.ro Is a tl.undor8.orn_.. I M?A. KASTNER Solo Agront for Fornlo Hillcrest, Alta. Glean^^ knd Conifdrtable a Tasty Meals Choice Wines, Liquors arid Cigars V H. J. CUNNINGHAM, Proprietor . ■'•.,* A/IBLAIS !. - ■ ' 7 "We carry a full line of * Red Feather & Tartan Canned Goods" Prices Right Satisfaction guaranteed or money back Phone-i03:*^'ir: V Prank, Alta: Electric Restorer for Men Phofin-ianol f«itor.i tvorr nervt In th* body r.l!^?P"0,"01.to IU propir titnloni reitorei tlm nnd viUllty. l'renuture d.eir *nd all »exu«| weHicnem iverteil nt ence, rhoipho»ol will iii.e you n new linn. Price I!)a box. oi-two fni 15, Mailed tn nnv addremi. Vha Buovall ttrnj. t'o,. It, ..ittluirliiea, Ont. Por Sale at Blaafdell't Drug Stora of Flatware Special- Bone-handled,Tea or Dinner KnlveB, at |1.26 per half doz. 1835 Wallace Bros. Tea 'or Dinner knives, $2.00 per half doz. % Doz.', only ..Dinner Knives, best plate, $1.75 Vi, Doz. only' Toronto Sliver' Plato Tea KnlveB, $2.25. , 1847 Rogers' Bros. Dinner Knives, $2.00 -per half doz. Rogers'vBost Plated, Table.Spoons at 45c. each. Wm; Rogers and Son Table SpoonB $1.75 per half doz, 1847 Rogers' Bros. Tablo'Spoons, $2.75 per half doz, ' 1847 Rogers' Bros. Dessert Spoons ,$2.50 per half doz. Tea and,Dinner. Forks, bOBt plate; .$1.76 per half doz, ' Wm, Rogers' and Son Dinner Forks, $1.50 per half doz. Wm', Rogers'and Son Al,Tea ForkB, $1.75 per half,doz. A.C. LIPHARDT, JEWELER IF YOU WANT THE BEST And Nothing but tho Best In Fresh and Smokod Meats, Fresh and Smokod Fish. Dairy Produce, Poultry Ete. Etc., iffo to THE 41 MARKET CO. 8AM GRAHAM, Manager PHONE 41 SIS Co-Operative, Coleman <£SJ "The store that is owned by the people" You don't have to live in Coleman to share the advantages of buying under the Co-Operative plan, Members of District 18, living anywhere in the Passcan buy Dry Goods & Shoes at Cost with only the cost of-handling added. The best of everything, made and sold undor good conditions. t i \i i\ _. •* y . ■* • ^ 77,.7?-. —r ^ , K Is "remarkable,how' the opponents of Socialism .dodge the main issue and /expend time<,and~ energy bhc things of small.Importance. . The'^bugbear pro-. Ti'iscujtjt. stiii:,terrlfl^/l___i____i and. diverts their attention; but -what* it has * . got to do; with making a living 'and getting the full, product of one's -,1a- yibbrs,}*which depends on the abolition ^'pt.jent, interest and profit, and the establishment of a natural right never '- yet known under any form* of civilization—free access to.land by every hu- I man being In quantity, sufficient for "- ' his needs—Is not apparent. - '-" This Is what'Socialism Intends to do, so let us keep it in mind as material for meditation.. Ab Socialism, ..when es-. tab].shed, will be what a majority of * people, make It, can we not safely infer that what a-majority of human be- ■ ings have never done In any race or , nation on the globe^lived In a stato of promiscuity—they never, will do, 7 simply because'thoy have found the road- to'economic freedom , and can feed, clothe and shelter themselv°s * in a decent:and satisfactory-manner? To most people with normal views of life, the home Is the dearest spot".on earth, and there is, about as' much danger of its being abolished when cohditions exist that make It possible ', for every one to have a home, .is there is.in the' fool idea that everybody must .. practice promiscuity \ under^ Socialism '., * because lt will compel them 'to, regardless of physical ability or desire. Meltr Gott! what fearful things a purely economic system .does inspire.' A com* * munlty home will .never appeal very , strongly to the. average .human being, for there is in such a natural de- ; sire for the privacy of home life such as one finds in a domicile of his own. . If I .wanted to got into a veritable hell, ;X- would seek It In a,community, home where the private" life would be Impossible and, personal' antagonism would exist and be^ felt, as they .'always are * where people . of,- different tempera- ^ ments, characters and inclinations, are ..-thrown in ..constant *;touch with one "another?* Herding.people in a cpm- " '. inunity,- home' lute cattle in. a corral,' . , .where they, must mix and mingle with ''. all. kinds of .their'.species.TtwlIl never ( fl ..;• "work; and those who advocate it will never.live to see It. .The terrors of the kitchen have been, greatly magiilti-, ed by, .romantic idealists? but that the majority;, of womankind will, alwaya prefer! the cosy comforts of a private home when the larder can be kept well filled under'Socialism, is undeniable? If home life,, of? the quiet. and? retired, kind gets'monotonous at times,'please to reveal anything in life that "does riot; but to exist in aboarding house or a community home will not: enable one- to escape-monotony of.,another kind; and say .what we'will of'monotony, we find life far "more endurable under steady employment of hands and head when not driven by work and worry, than in chasing the ■ Illusions of happiness thought to lie in a surplus of leisure and the joys of being one.in a crowded-community?of interests. No, brethren and fellow mortals, the home is ln no danger from Socialism, and it will not force you to live a life" of promiscuity, nor drive you Into any kind of church; so calm your fears and cease to'be perturbed by fool Ideas that are-floating around on the atmosphere of unre3t and discontent that pervade the whole world..'';'.?' ;Now, to get, at the practical and utilitarian side of Socialism, let us step into the great woolen factories of Lawrence, Mass., and "Brother Michael Steffe will.please enter with us. What do we behold? Many and marvelous pieces of machinery being managed and run' by human beings.' Without human-heads and hands to do such work what value would' these .machines have?, No more than old Iron in' a junk/pile. Deny this fact'if Vou. can, and .then look at the treatment this. Indispensable factor,In the creation of-wealth, receives. These people' who .run these, machines and produce .things Indispensable to.mankind, "are made" to work long hours for barely enough to exist .on,,while the small number of capitalists an'J millionaires who-own them, and live, lives of leisure and inaction from the stand-, poinf of -labor,t rake in- the enormous values thus produced, and keep, planning how they can make:,'more and more" put of their .human slaves; for these. employes 'are as jtruly' slaves ,as though'owned in body by their masters. Socialism sees this condition of society ..and'declares It Is .wrong,' and those who produce the,wealth,of the nation in any and all parts of industry should" have the product* of, their iabor." The opponents of. Socialism; mariy,:pf. them rpoor. .workingmen. 4, §*# people * without property pr. a - horned to call their own, say'no.".the* 'system'' we live'under, whlchv createsf-mlllloii-. aires and paupers and-will .insure" both" as long as It lasts,, is4all, right,*; and should not be ^changed. - .It is. j. the., strangest of strange things that thou., sands who-live from .hand? to1^ mouth' and can'find nothing '■ to do^to make a" living unless. Mr? - Capitalist gives them work because he, can make.a profit out of .their labor, should fight and reject the principles ^t-Socialism and condemn those trying to' establish them. But they "do, and others who are' hut little above them in the fierce struggle for existence join hands and throw' their influence on' the" (side, of qapitalism and monopoly in 7 natural resources, ' "-,'• '*•'•• '"y'r--■'"•■' -There is not a capitalist or■ a millionaire oa the face of this earth who did not become such by robbing labor and' unjustly getting what^others produced. Of course, tliey have,done lt by law,' but the laws* that, enabled them to were madeby their .class or in conformity with their wishes and demands. There is no man living today that could be a millionaire ,with out =unjust statute laws; there never was and there never will be; and yet the mass of mankind live in chronic poverty and under restricted rights because they do not or .will not work for a needed change. We can expect none and there-will be none until, present laws are replaced 'by a different kind, so every person who stands in the way of radical changes which alone can destroy' unjust, privileges, and. advantages, is fighting his own welfare unless he belongs to the-privileged class. Take the machinery throughout the,world today that has chained lahor to it and is making more millionaires and ?. multi-millionaires yearly, and note this fact; had not, labor been steadily and systematically ' robbed, a? comparatively few"individuals could never have gotten control of it. . But they have, and its increasing power in the hands of a small Minority,-means one thing with' abso-, lute-certainty,,if their power ls not taken from them by the people, at large. It means the continued concentration of wealth until civilization is destroyed arid we revert, to barbarism. * \ It may be that fate has decreed such a destiny for mankind as long as life exists on '.this old earth, for'history and the .work of the spade iri excavating burled cities reveals the fact that nations rise and fall, just the same as races live and-die..'-. Still, we are all imbued* with hope,'rand it compels us to see and to* think that we can improve our condition and ward'off evils that have been successful - In destroy- -_ng--.'P'as.t_cl_YiI-zati6hs. A" '?Tl_ri<. alnn*. will tell," and the conflict between. Capitalism and.Socialism-now-on, will,be fought ,to. a .finish; .though; our self- satisfied • and" extremely- confident frledd Steffee thinks ,his contribution to. The Truth Seeker has^ puty the quietus;,on Socialism and~brought;,the movement to a co'mpleteTstop. ..'.Out thls.way we cannot.see that his efforts hay-v.''^"i"' ~y< JPAOlFftTO !■'- <...-- Jta- ' THE DISTMCT XIDQE*. TOjIJE. B.O.^,MiiY 13,71813. ■_«_____B_______BWaaaPWaa__^^ ■■**.">.-,•-.;.-»--..! '-.' ■■';- ,' _ . ■"; V'". -*'.. V. v'/'r ->-,;'- . .'>--,.":"*-*-., W',-'---'--, - ' ■--..,y■'y"" -,' ■. -.""'.,• >~y .- . *'."?•- I'.vVr.yy.-y. ..,.,-.-..v--;- y- y; ■i; ».__ '7"»*^. *-.;•. Pellat.* Avwueyf Ferwe-^^ $1W per,, year ;,iA tidvaace;.! Ah exwli^fe^vkrtwwg* medium. Largest; circulation in the District. Ad- rertising rates ©ft application Up-to-date facilities for theezecutie__iCof all kinds of book, job and color work." Mail1 orders receive special,attention. Address all communications to Tbe District Ledger. H. P. NERWICH, Editor. Telephone No.-48. ." ; Post Office ,Bqx.-;J_?6. 380 .not a lie out of-whole <_loth}:has beeneausedby- the crooked han(\ of some "public utility company. -In Published every Satwday Monii-if at.its offtpf^e Manitoba;telephone.ease-ail the facts at all in- ■' "' - -- - -- ,s-~ dilating'faikir^ cret bargain between 'ti^OTyi cabinet* and^a Bell" +ikr.V.rtr,n'nX^..5-n^Jt":i'"-^" ^'^ <-. ^.7> ,-:<. .o-- ^i telephone company. WOMAN SUFFRAGE PUBLIC OWNERSHIP WHILST public ownership*, under the. present < system is np solution to the economic problem, it is at least no worse than "corporation" and "trust'.'.ownership. Here and there, in either city or province one or other of the public utilities such as telephones, railways, etc., are owned bythe gov- eminent, and it is against Ihem that the "interests" are continually pouring hot shot and pointing out its "failures." It has been conclusively proven that wages in state-owned, enterprises'are on a higher level, than elsewhere, and -it is generally conceded,.that it is as capable of being run successfully. The latest outcry has arisen in Winnipeg where the municipality owns the telephones and the electric power. Inspired articles and editorials—inspired by .the-Bell monopoly and its angelic horde—haye fluttered over the country, full of misinformation to the" effect that in Manitoba ''Government ownership has proved a glut of failure.- ' "Whilst it*has occasioned a slight kick from the public, it has by no means "proved a failure." But the facts of the case will show why"tliere ii- some dissatisfaction and the -tactics of capitalistic government. Here they are: "The Tory party was in power in Manitoba^ "With a certain ■ toryistic instinct, it "stood *in" with the Interests.- A popular reaction against toryism had begun in Canada as in the United States, which expressed itself concretely in' opposition to monopoly of public, utilities. To meet- this threatenng wave of public sentiment the Tory Ministry of Manitoba came out for public,ownership of telephones, promising a system with better service at half the cost of .the Bell system. . It actually began construction, but just at this point the trick was played. ; "Whether or riot the'Tory minfs-: ' try were ,a party to that, trick consciously, or were- onjy buncoed, is* not now important. The Bell company worked off the trick all the same. (It be-- gah with negotiations for tlie sale of its own plant to the Province. After due delay, enlivened with A CURIOUS controversy, has arisen over the Titanic; disaster arid woman suffrage, and there are many queer, things said by the controver-' sationalists. 7 The .aritis point'with pride to the chivalrous sacrifices''made by'the male passengers and argue that so. long as women accept such.they cannot expect, votes,, and that,as men arrogate to themselves all political- power, it is only right that they should care fpr women in such an emergency. .From such arguments they would'have? us believe that there is a relation between the exercise of the franchise and" the protection that physical strength accords-to weakness. "We ean discern no such relationship. The very contention is ridiculous. ; 7 The exercise of the franchise requires neither physical courage nor physical strength. In the past, when great numbers of voters were required to attend at one polling booth, there were fights and disturbances) and strength and courage -were..often necessary to force one's way to the place. ' When voting was open, courage was sometimes necesary to. vote for a candidate against whom brute force or tlie authority of an employer was used, But now that voting is secret, tlie physical force argument againafc women suffrage is weakened.: TWc draw no political distinctions founded upon physical strength', or the taking of risks amongst'men. We confer no political'privileges to, the giant or the pugilist, then why discriminate'against women? Intellect is what counts, and it often happens that-the little fellow is, lriore class ^conscious than the big burly bully. .- "Chivalry is splendid, but'we need not fear it will disappear if the gentler sex is'given the right to cast'a vote, If chivalry, can survive competition with women in business and the employment of women in hard physical labor, it will probably survive when woman the world over will be., given the right"*to walk-behind a,cotton curtain and. mark a cross on a piece of paper. THE FAMILY THEATRE A. ,; JB«grmerly.Fernie Opera House).-Ay *«• Grand Opening SATfURDAt, MAY il ■ FROM 7.30 to 11P.M. With High Class Moving Pictures -SOB . I "Ll I " »mw" the lady Adults 15c Children 10c Our Letter Box Re CONTRACT FOR HILLCREST MINES, JULY, 1909. , HOME RULE C(T?.Ae Hom?e Rule Bill becomes law there-will * "be civil war in. Ireland,''. stated Sir Robert Perks, - a .noted .English contractor and provision merchant,"in' the course of an interview at Montreal last;week.', "If-there was an election to-" morrow)"'.'-.'he continued,'" this radical government would be defeated, because the people are con- vinced that Mr. Asquith'has handed the reins of propositions andt counter-propositions largely .featured in the newspapers in evidence of the progres- siveness of the Tory reactionaries,(the Bell system was unloaded upon the government. This was done at a secret-, session of the Tory Qab.jjn'et. and* without legislative ratification. The price "was ; $3,20p,000-^-just .fibout one million dollars more 7 than' the1 system'could have been duplicated for anew, arid probably a full million and a half more than the system as it stood was worth. • This excessive capitalization has made rich pickings for , the Bell stockholders ■ and been a' heavy ■ burden upon.the operation of the system by the govern-' . ment. Nevertheless, the Tory ministry concealed , the-burden for a time. They made a reduction in . rates, more apparent than real, and yet reported each year a,'.splendid surplus." ' By transferring ' this from telephone purposes to general.purposes, they further crippled".the'telephone system. Only a year ago tho transferred "surplus" was $110,000. At that*time the Tory ministry predicted a "sur- plus" for the present year of $300,000, but beforo they could trustor it thoir house of cards collapsed. The chairman of'tho Telephone Commission :ari- nounccd that the deficit for operation in "Winnipeg last yenr was $75,000, and that it would bo tho same this year unless rates wore increased by April 1st. There wero then no "splendid surpluses" in tho tolophono fund to draw upon, tho general fund having got such as there had been; and the cx- 1 eessive price paid.tho Bell concern was inoxorablo in itn domnnds for intorest on a million or a millon and a half of,watered captal. With an intorosi; account running from 30 por cont to 50 per cent higher than it would have been but for the"secret deal between tho Tories and the Bells, nnd with all surpluses promptly transferred from telcphono account to gonoral account, it, is not remarkable that there should bo a deficit? But doer, this show "flat failuro" of public ownership? "Tn tho samo city of "Winnipeg whero the muni, cipal tolophono system is so 'flat' a 'failure'-— though managed by tho idonllnnl man who managed tlio *amo system for lho Boll company bofore thoy loaded it upon tho public for donbln its value —thftro i» another public utility, electric power and this proved so groat a success that local Bonti- ment is unwavering for public ownership and op- oration of publin utilities. Under private owner- Hhip nnd operation the rate for oloetric light wns it flirt Irtuv-.r-t 10 (ftmtn vipv. VHm.II I,.,,,.. .:-1,_. munlcipnl fWT.ml.ij-t anrl opewijo.. Jl ... 3 aity and as low an 1 cent under contracts for heating and cooking. The plant for this public utility, eosting about tho samo to construct that tho tolo- •nlinnr* plnnt f-nct nn nnrr-.tnen fvr>ni .}>». ivji ,„,,...» pnny, is of thc first class nnd thero is no water in tlio prico. It was constructed within the estimate, can supply power in almost unlimited quantities, and is selling it nt tho prices set forth in the original prospectus upon which tho pooplo voted at n referendum four years ago, ' The lighting hills in Winnipeg hnvn consequently been cut enormously. But tlicro wns in that ense no secret bargain with any public, utility company. Whenever a public utility owned nnd opernted in exploited n« n fail- tire, it W reasonably certain thnt the 'failure/ if Classified Ads.—Gent a Word - 7 '* Passburg, May 6th. To the Editor, Dist_«.jt Ledger. D«ar Sir,—During'the year "of 1910 there were-.quite a few fatal accidents in Hillcrest Mines. Did the Rev- Grant ever'.read of these accidents, if so surely tis' conscience'muBt. prick him how" h\ robbed th© breadwinners of a paltry ten cents per ton? ?How maiiy toas\ of icoal would he dig. a day at,forty'cent per ton and keep a' wife and family? Not many, I'm afraid. _ ' . . pv ,-,^ .,- , -■■ -..■ . , I notice in.hb report he did not say should, any,.of-jthese, men get killed that tils wife and family, shall,receive coal at forty cents per ton. There _Is/ a, vast difference "between" forty cents and, three ^dollars" which is charged "to the. widows.,7..How, little do the great ones who sit at home secure care what ■ *FOR SALE—Baker'B snop complete; Four-roomed Cottage; "clothes closet; water; newly .painted; near school. Chipman Avenue,,Annex. Cheap*for cash; Offers. \ Frank Earp, Hillcrest, Alberta.." - •£»■>; r,' • . i. .r v- •» - -*• - 'ji¥ , FOR SALE-r-Two-plastered three^ roomed. Houses, with out-buildinga at-' tached. and"water; a great snap with, very easy terms ' Apply. "R. Wright, West Fernie..' - -•..-• government over to' the *Laborites and Socialists: ' How cheerful! Just think of it, civil war.be: cause after centuries of martyrdom, massacre and torjture the Irish people have come tp .their senses .'and strenuously' demand the, right to rule themselves. Of course the Irish capitalists and their henebmen would find,themselves.out-legislatured in a.self-governed.Irish legislature, and that is where the shoe pinches., . It is for that reason that tho" Laborites and Socialists arc now being linked .together wi.h the.Redmondites by Irish plutes and their supporters.;,; Ireland-has been in tbe grip of that avaricious individual the big landlord since Cromwell's time, and so strong' has been tho hold of ?th'e ieecly. bn thc peasant, • and it is, only lately that he has been able to wriggle out of this grip.,'. The country 'itj still, swarming-vith-'the pest'arid it. is only* by, Homo Rule, .thatAt will ever be possible for tho country-to'rid itself of .them. Hence the fight that is now being-put up against it." •' , " hidden dangers.,colliers hardships they'endure L dare," what- Yes, a great many more hardships than people realize. '. You?wiil.!^ear,,people,say, "It is only a.common'mlner; there fire plenty more % fill his''place!'" """ '' ' A '( •'£ , i ' ■' !-'f- ■''- " ' Women, ,looi:,upon'' your husbands as heroes,-as that is what .they. are. Think that where the dog star never glows he wears ,*away his' days, toiling' for' the. hardea^ned ,, dollar; never knowing when you wish him good-bye that it might bo for this last time- such was' my fate. ' .,- ■ ■ ■ ', -j. .to' :l-* - Yours trjily, A HILLCREST WIDOW FOR RENT—House, 4 rooms with hall, meat kitchen, clothes closet, cellar, Vwkter, sink, electric light,,'etc. Situated next block Central School. Apply. Wm. Barton. y „ "Ef'OR SALE—Three cars first-class baled OAT, HAY; price $9.00 ,f.„o b. Coaldale,;,-., This is, rich stuff -.with; more feeding value for the money than any other hay.'" Will send sample.—" T. W ".Dike, Coaldale,: Alta.,. • • - 7 ,.FOR SALE, HOSMER: PROPERTY, Hosmer, _ B.C.—Lots .11. and -12), Block 5, Corner Main St., and Third Avenue, 60 by. 100 feet • one pf the best, cornero. Ih the "city; must sell' at" once;; title first, class," what am I offered?—?. McLa'chlah, Box 324, Prince, Rupert, B. C . ., ' ' *'' ' '"7 "" • COLONEL SAM STILL AT IT f\ UR esteemed Minister of Militia is still going *"J strong. Sineo he became a mombor, of tho Borden Ministry his head has appreciably increased in size, and ho evidently does not think he is doing his duty unless he propounds schemes' whereby Canadian citizens can bo mulct in farther taxation for militia purposes, or Rome other fad stunt in connection with his department." , Quito recently, in tho Ottawa House a suggestion was mado by ono of the members that ns 'tho Dominion Government' enn show n surplus of somo $39,000,000, ton million should bo appropriated for the militia. Of course it received tho hearty support of Colonel Sam.' Alphonso Vorvillo, Labor moml.or.for Maisonnouvo, promptly showed the houso how it could bottor spend tho money. Tho Minister of Militia has now gono a stop farther and is scheming with a view.thai shooting, uniforming, gold braiding and drilling bo mado tho urgont business of tho municipal organizations. Evon tho Tory papers aro pro- U-Rting against his fanatic "patriotism" and consider that, ho "is going n bit loo far." -. V klerlkalnom Spanielsku posudeny bol redaktor soclallstlckeho inesaCnlka za uverejnenlo bbrazu, ktory posme- _me predstavoval kralika Alfonso., na osem rokov do i'alara a k pokuto 1,000 pesos. , Aby tak eSt'o dnes inkvlslcla bola v plntnostl.'bolby byval IstotiBto za-Slva upaleny.,1. ■' The Fornio Steam Laundry and Dyo Works report business improving all the time. They aro making a reduction iri prices on Dyeing and French Dry Cleaning for tho spring trado. Also ii cheap monthly laundry rato for all bachelors will bo givon. A trial is all thoy ask' 'to convinco yon thoy aro O. K. -■"FOR SALE^-House,'. fooiris," bath aiid pantry, connected .range; block 47, McAvoy Street." Centrally located. All fencedond palnted;, . $2500, terms. Cheap-for cri'Bh. Apply, "L." G. Evan, Box-123. ..-. . -i -, .- .■-,'•. FOR RENT—Store in tho Eckstein Block.■ Apply, Cree and .Moffatt.. FURNISHED ROOMS* TO LET— Every .convenience, .batb-rpora, etc.; Moderate rent. Apply, District Lodger, i 7 • ' 'i . ',. FOR SALE—EGGS for • Hatching.— From Pure S.C.W. Leghorns, No. 1 pon, $1,50 per doz., or.?10.50 por 100. No. 2 pon,''$1.00 per doz,, or $7.50 por 100. Apply, S. J. Harrison, Wardnor, B.C FOR SALE—A Charlos A. Cypher Incubator, to hold 150 Eggs, for sale. Apply, District Ledger. , FOR SALE at McLeans Drug and Book Storo, Pucham's famous Choco< latoB. Best on tho Coast. Tho obcutions to names on voters' rolls havo now been published nt fat advertising rates but,' of courso, only in newspapers sympathetic to tho 0u.ti^i.,.tit.. xuu i.uu^ci _tji|ilii,U lul 111.. btiUlU fair ii'fiulmtiiil huL ncit_ puli.«).y iufurmeil (liat it could not now get it, as it could only bo immrtod in two ihsmiH boforo the Court of Revision Nils, whilst tho law culls for throe insertions. Whilst this is cor- ♦ .. At _'£? ■ ' I .( . (1 i !j ,1 ,..11 , , I . !• t cd onco or twico in ono newspaper, so long as it has had three Insertions in ono othor. However, that may bo, our readors would do well to enquire if their names havo boon objected to, and if so appear nt the court houso on Monday, May 20th, beforo tho revising officer and defend thoir rifrht to bo on thc lint, The law in its majeaty prohibits the rich and poor alike from sleeping under bridnc»r, begging in the utreetfi, or stealing bread,—Anatole Prance. Pre, K, & K. TAKE ALL RISKS -o HO NAMES OR PHOTOS USED WITHOUT WRITTEN CONSENT NERVOUS DEBILITY _,0_w."« »yii.MM'i'.»* tuuiul. ui boloro It U toa l«|_. Aro yoii iiflrv.nn nnd worflr, do«pon. ut ittn *\i\,y\ u Mini \\tn\i\»ia ilUla.. iv I T^^r. "• _i . . ^ i'o yoii iiflrviim nnd word., donpom rlt olrclcg junior tlioin, wonlt bMJr. .-—...., ... ,_i*oom_ nnd lo;>unn, millmont In urlno, i, licllow cbeclt*. Cfti-owom ejcprwaKm, twit m«mowi nJitrenutb, tlradinornlnci,rci(leu ul;'li(i, clianr-onliW IIUl Af..,n\l linn* ma ha 1...!^ IA«*> i-..« ' ...J-'-J -"■'/'-*. i«k. oyc •Jiwft, illmruktr i.l, Iaok ern-rry «n'J iironijio, uroa mornmcn, tnoOUn. woAlt liiimliooil, prci„,.iMf(. r1ni.n\», hnnrt Tinlnn, %\lr InWrn, Anrn'tliwnr'*"!'""" YOU WILL BE A WRECK ' ?W f <-** MolluiJ TiiiJaJSJ. lull i-il-frj' --U.nl I-tilt, il l.i.il <,.rjy,., - -- -- ■ -- - |(fr|n J. ._ ...-_-.. . , ./ Doi'.nAiBMtU .oomei briRlit, mni-n _ui,i .„._•■_.-_-■' r;0««il ftnil uxuat «y(Um*i (uv .nTirT-rswxi. an urairu odam-uq ^.^.."."•..'.""'•/wmlMiyitfin. Don'tUil^uaoka nnd faklri rob you of your bard Hi^VSli"?."11'WfuniMoonw, (ho blood mirlflotl, no llmtnll |ilmi,lo5, lifo ra".0.0!'."?*11"*' th»aiy«bnoemc-jbriRlit. tlii faoo full nnd i-lc-i-./ericrir ««X^,ui!*'r_r'.',:''i',,« ratiwil and w*«at *y»um«! dn InTlroratclt all i , I'fiwVr .(■ fiirtu- tulncM and de* ■fry rntumi to tha I uralm o>ww-iiq euuud dulliuit, Wa will aura you or no ptf.. EVERVTKINQ TIUVATE AND CONnDENTIA.. Cttart*. S?u^i!!l_',A!,A[,_«_l™^ i*3 f (C iiit. i ual in'tl noi ilVA jIjj.*. _ .o tfiwu-f t,w» »im irtawii. ytm, -wrtia lor an .»•_•._« oriinion Fm_> ef 0l^ta=_3Vfpondence and wl iTiityy /..r Canadhu bntlnetn on!y. Addreaa sit lettera aa follow*. DBS. KCNNOSY & KET-JNCDY. Wlndtor, Oat „W*. «* far tor prh«»» aMma. '( i y.i >. .\\ Get a Water Mptor WasKer anci Be Mappy ^ J.I). QUAIL Hardware FERNIE Furniture r> Picture Palace of tlie Pass The program.-for Friday and Sat, •- will consist of 71 5.-. 75: -1, Scenic and, incliiding: ;2" Comedies—1 Educational- \ ,' ""' , . - y- ,.-*. A3 Dramatic -•••' ,' -.-; ■■; ;-y" -; A Program of Quality and Quantity , Our hew booking contract with; the Canadian-'Film , ,. Exchange will place!,before bin* patrons the best select- .7ed, programs'.exhibited anywhere-in Canada!'". Watch; Athis-papci^forTannouncemehtsjott^^com , tions the next' of which will.appear -. A. , ■'.. Wednesday - Thursday, May 15-16 oil ii i The Greatest Frontier Picture Ever Produced * < ,• • > 7 v5J-»X-* • Thc great fire scone when Indian villageis burned; the running fight between, messenger and Indians; ,'thc great, battle between Indians and settlers; the death of the coward from bite of the rattlesnake, and 55 other scones just as ^thrilling. Our orchestra plays all the latest hits " — ■: :■' " — . . . '- ' '' Free to Lady Patrons--Beautiful.Silver Spoon For. two coupons, issued Tues,, Thiirs., & Sat. Matiiice See our "Special Sunday" Program ' USUAL SATURDAY MATINEE CyE. LYONS i i ' Insurance, Real Estate and Loans • i . it' Money to Loan on first class Business and Residential property W. M.JEFFRIES jqwelery Repairing a Specialty Engraving " i, y\ .. High dass selection of Watches, Clocks and Novelties PRICES TO SUIT THB TIMES Try The Ledger For Job Work !'.. »''■ W l'«i' TEM PBHCBIgT" L_£DqgB, ygBKIB, ^ K^-IMlT ;l^iiaE ^J, PAQltlVS .' -',- -.. -; ,?'.y-._" yj-.'.-y-'*'.' ', , ' '-"v ,'•""- '- '.-'-""•' "■-"*-.- ,- ■ .-.'-,'' . ,--,t- y .v. . .<.*-,-ic'it-.-..*-**-"--'- •' '* " ,"^**'A >'"-"-"-7.-*"''■• "*• y*"' •,-1.;••«*>-■ ~., j, ... -v. -■„-„. .* yyjyfy,f*s:i%^,^ id 7,., ■' ■ ■ .'• **irMkkkkkkkkhkXkkkkk}Lk**'litVM _.___*_ " ■ ' "■ - ' " "*•**-.-■ '---«.r>v^fc.:..--'lJ-*. 'AT* N "i '■', »"•» "'A* t x \ ' . «, •* ■? '•""""tTT'TT ; COAL'CREEKf- ",' : '!■:?<* ; -Coleman football r^T-lam were * the -% ] TiBi_orB^*up-igre«ia6t Saturday, arriv- "' ing With -jthe' 2.30- train; - -A-Httle mis- Tinderstanldng twist have taken place with' regatd'^tolthe .i'____e'of Ifclcking-off. ,: [It waB firat'announced asat'3 o'clock, ': and -then7 changed -to"' 6 "o'clock, .and _■ - \ the Coal Creek team/had to be sought ," for*, at j 4 ^o'clock.'-to ?vstart'the- "game! - -"-> .^This' gave a poor ,chance-of specta- . tors seeing the game, as m§st of them y-were just going up when the" game5 7 '" was finished so' the home" team cer- ' * .airily lost a' little financially, but the ,, ...Coleman boys got away with the 6 'o'clock train.1.The game was a pretty ■fast one each team doing their utmost '.* - -to -capture-the points. The home' de--* , fence was really good, but the forwards missed several good openings; 4i. and' the'game'ended in a goal-less ■ .draw. J.,,WTls6h,"of'"Fernie,"was re- "fere©. -. • »■{ »', i' _, -- '-.''•' --. --..^ -' ,?. - A practice "match'" was played up'here r "■ on Wednesday nigtit between.the?Pro- ,; babies arid' Possibles, which" resulted /in a*win for.the'Possibles by 4 to 1, Ohrybu poor. Probables—-you'cert-aVr are. *" .' , • ~ • " Tbe saddeath of,Owen Joinson cnme as a great surprise and shock to every one;up here'last-Sunday afternoon, ? as he-wa's well known'to everyone iri '■the Creek? having played in the team -. 'last season. .- A" good number "of the ■-. boys were down showing their, last 'respect to him at his funeral. > . • .The .cruel murder, of Pete Winstan- , .ley, who; was an "old Creek-resident.. , was a great shock" to all who knew him here, and much-sympathy is felt - for" his family. „ - A bad accident occurred in No. 5 Mine^ on Monday,,. a;,' digger., named ' '■ Wi." Savage was engaged;! putting Jup ,, .a timber, but-when* he.had'got it oh ■ Wiethe legs it somehow gave a slide o.er ■ aDd fell," catc__„rig Savage on!both legs '.snd breaking, them;1 - lie -was \eon- ' -. ?veyed to the,Fernie Hospital as quick- .-' ly as possible,, '7, .^y, • >,.,. ? Another accident occurred on Mon- .day. afternoon to Johri^Wobdhouse, who ■" iin some'unaccountable, manner'(pro- nevetoaee _vSx'.-.v.j aga1i__..:-.^ittle did aayoiteXtoi^otht^.Sis?TJbkeSwoiild be spm^yho^^a^asibleifor". the2 deed". ^'il^^sooiiSbe'^^brbu_,ht\tb;_.u_.tlce.,, We •Vish to' exress out'deepest sympathy for. his relatives and for those'who were near aiid dear to him. -' '."7 V'The Coal Company are acting under the Coal .Mines Regulation; Act in the shape' of. sanitation in the'min- os here, and*, are busy" building conveniences' f or\the ■ miners.' Tbey, are being^put. in, the return., airways. This should>be appreciated by, the men as it,will mean a iriore'healthful condition *of the mines.. We understand that disinfecUn*- will' be -used and this should prove beneficial to a great .'extent' '•-,. - ,. Mr; John Shanks .was a visitor here on Saturday lastV No doubt he came to see, or-at least-expecting to see,' great * things done . by (Fernie's Football team. - •- He remained here on Sunday and' was a spectator at the baseball match.'" A"-'- ' y _'• ,.o The ' Michel? anglers':- have*'just finished the competition for the fishing left here on the passenger on Wedne'sday night bound for,the prospect camp>at Yellowhead Pas's., We'; hope ;t__ey'_l make out good. .- . '..•,:■*■ ' ■''' ■" bably through the horse shying at the ti-atn) was thrown but of a cart. - No bones were broken,"" but'he received ,'a, -very severe shock1 Snd' haa" io' Ke; conveyed to the hospital on'the ambulance.', \,.From latest.account, he ls progressing .favorably;. I '"--Sr y 1 ""; .♦♦♦♦♦♦ ♦^ ♦ ♦ ♦ '♦ 7 '♦ ' - nMlcrifii: ^NOTES ' '.■' *"4, '"♦ * ' By-X. t.7zS? a ,i'.^ 1 1+' ..■''■'♦ '♦,♦"♦ ♦♦♦♦♦♦ ^ «, ^ 4. ,,. The football team played',i)heir*first .league match on Saturday last.?. -.The v weather was fine and a better day we could not wish for. ;rtThe kick off.to'ok- .place at''C:i5.,'' - RefereeAmITJ. 'Cau- .„fiold. ; . ', "; Result—Michel, 3; Fernie, 0. \ Tho Michel team haB made a good start: and has . raised the "hopes': of their supporters. It- would be .well for other teams to. bo perparedi .RB a fow BurprisDs may be out for some of them. Woli done, * Michel;'keep ; bn doln51 lt.. ,Tho Bank Building has been, painted up "ijirid lt looks' fine. ' We wonder If tho Coal',. Company will put a bit of paint on their proporty to match- tho bank.v Yos, wo wonder, ' Mr. A. J. _ft.l_.oy, late monagor of Michel • Hotel, loft on Friday morning, May 3rd, on tho passenger, accompanied by his wife and family, Thoir destination was EJko. ' sTir, Shaw left, hero on tlio Local tho samo day bound for points In tho East whoro ho intends, to. spend his holiday. Ho Ib not expected back until •some tlnio In 'Jurio. On Saturday lant a' team boloriglng to P. Hums and Co. woro frightened by nn antomobllo,' Tho frlghtonod nnlmnlB bol tod while tho tonmstor was delivering Bome goods to one of tho oiiotoniorB,,. a.good numlior of children woro playing In lho road, but for- tunntoly nono of thorn were, hurt, al- ' though one or two had nnrrow oh- cnpoB, Tho only damage sustain- od waa tho damage to the rig. A baBeball mtitoh wns plnyod on Sunday aftornon last betwobn Now Mlohol and Old Mlchol, Wo do not wlBh to bo too strong on tho umpire, but wo hopo tho fans djdn't upset his oyo, RoBiiIt: 14--13 In favor of Now Mlohol. <> Too' bad; too bad. Everybody wanted Old Town to win, Lot'tis liopo that Nowtown .won't get awaited li emit, over il, . Mr and MrB. H. Lawrenson left hero on the Flyer on Tueuday morning to look Into tho affairs ot Mr, *P.' Winstaniey, tholr son-in-law, who was tho Y.cw.i ot ttie awlul tragedy which occurred bn Saturday last at fllocsn Junction. Mr. Winstaniey was well Mown hero and had many frlonds. Tho now* of his death was a grout shock to everyone and wo wish to ox- PMM otir rJ/wp sorrow at the' sad calamity \rhlch has overtaken him In the prime of life. It Is only about two months since he loft hero to go to bis ranch, which Is situated at B/oran Junction. Before ho loft «t« visited many of his friends and h« one* tal-J b a jo*« that be m]gnl ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦♦♦'♦♦ ^ ^. ^ ^.-^ ♦ ♦ ♦ ■"■ * FRANK^NOTES ' '', «. ♦ -r*7^'AA', „ y- + ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦"♦' ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ *♦ %, + +, A' S.* Blals went to Lethbridge on Sunday night arid came home cm Tuesday .morning. ''•'*.',' . ' . J^'8 .Wheeler made a .hurried trip to" Cranbrook o'n'-Saturday. Mrs. ,R. McGowan and. baby, returned-to Frank, from Calgary, on Thursday last-*-" .At7 .' " ''Ay -.. Billy Picton got'a rather hlard' knock a few days ago by a fall -of" rock:"' He "is,- going, ardund^with- his^face bandaged. ;...,,. . , . ,,w ..,:.ri. %^-" .. • W..W; Scott, of Bellevue, spent Sunday in town. '.-•' :■: • s i v7" The surveyors are at work mapping out the- new townsite' for the newer Frank-to the west "of .the' old town! Everybody' "is Meeting enthusiastic over-the''future of'Frank, and when the coal company get their, houses down, to the location, Frank will g"row faster than ever.- The mines aro working well and the mon are all satisl fled,-' ''- - ' A big meeting was held In the,-Mln- ers'-Hall.on'Sunday'afternoon to discuss- the possibility of having a cooperative store started in Frank. The meeting was well attended. The next meeting will bo held, next Sunday at 7. p.m.'" ' ' n A' meeting of the ratepayers of Frank wna held in the School Hall ori Wednesday night, when the majority of tho citizons wore present. Tho Councillors reported tho result of tholr' Interview with Premier 'Sifton in Cal- gary regarding tho moving of Frnnlc. An ntei_.pt' is being,made to moot Premier Borden about'the Bamo" mat> tor, whllo an effort iu also bolng mado to socuro the new townBlte from tho coal company. MIbb Lilian ThomaB roturnod from Lothbridgo'on WednoBflay. „* Tho annual mooting of tho Method- lot Church was held U Blairmoro on Tuesday night, when all tho representatives were prosont, nl] tho finances of the church for tho yoar'wore mot nnd patd, . Tho new stewards oloctod woro Chas, Patmoro, deo. * Pattln- son, A. 8. Dials and W. II. Bartlott, Ilov W. S. Young was askod to return to Frank for anothor year Jnmos Jtombadlory, firomnn In tho Frank powor house, wroto his examination for engineer In Lothbridgo lust weok and wao Biiccossful. Wm." Jolly hns Minted work In F-'i>nlc mino again. Mr ForgUBon, of HUlcrost, hns decided to carry on his dancing classln tho Minors' Hall for nnothoV month. Tho old nnd lho young aro still full of fun,. ^ Mr. David Slbbnld,- nn„ old-tlmor, of tho Pass, hns returned to Frank nnd started work In tho mine, .'_. ii, _..«..-_ is .tow t-uppjy.nf. the nocfl of He j'bj'_.J_'_i._.__._*a lu Ha ttiiw store, nnd la doing n splendid business. Ifo Is catering to tho needs of the peoplo now Just .ns woll.ns whon ho bad a lot' of opposition. Ho ...... k,toM».6.,« ut» tan «;, «_u.\ii__( a, now delivery xnnn, Tony Poth. Mr, Mount; Prosldont of « Market Co. and Mr. Woods, of Plncher Crook. woro In town on Wednesday and at- tondod tho mooting of tho ratepayers Asm LAMftr tn hnr.k In town taking stock with A, V, Ung, J. Nay lor abute.! LuhU.^hm Id IVolle- ■rao on Saturday, Mar 4th, whoro he hts taken over the business of Mr. Walters/ • . Mr, Wm. Simpson,,,,of IHUcrost, •pont Sunday.la town. J ♦-♦ ♦.♦♦♦♦•♦ -♦*.♦ .♦•♦;♦ ♦ '-.: A* :' 'A 'A? 'i " ^<# ♦ 'A' H08MER NOTES. A*',■'♦. ♦ 7 ' "Looker-on.". 77 ":..'''♦ ♦ ;' , " 7 -Vy ♦ ♦ ♦♦'♦♦♦♦ ♦,**♦ ♦ *♦'•<► "^ ; Mr. W. Robson left \ Hosmer last week for the. coast. "■ ', "■' '• 7" Whooping cough Is' very prevalent in Hosmer'just'now',and-the • school' is closed in consequence.'- ?-; - "'■'"'' The double track on tho incline up to A Level is now in fuli;'operatipri. Mrs. D. Wilson has arrived in-Hos-^ mer to join *" her. husband," ? who' is' manager of ,the Hosmer Industrial Association Store. They have' tak-" en the house lately occupied by Mr. J. Bennett of the firm of Bonnett Bros.,' who haa gone to, reside at Maple Creek, SaBk. * " , The advent of fine, weather and-, tho opening of^the trout seasoii brought good many rods out on Sunday, and some good catches -were reported. ,,'.-■ ,, ^- The Hosmer footballers put up a great fight at Bellevue last Saturday, losing, by the odd goal in three. The Bellevue team are a heavy set of\fel- Iows; and.'nearly all the boys felt, the effects of their weight, and one or two will be, doubtful starters for Saturday's match with, Michel* 7 'A , ' Mr .-and Mrs. Emile Le Persee left last.week for Calgary, where iri future they will reside. _Mr-„ W. Lakey has -given a phonograph to be raffled for on pay" day," the proceeds to go-to ward, the football club funds. . - MARRIED.—At the CatholicChurch (Fernie) by Rev. Father O'Neil, on April 30th, Adjesta Begatinria to Rosie Lazzo, both, of Hosmer.. ; The Hosmer. Junior Baseballers,put up a great show at the May Day fe- tival, losing to-Fernie 7—5. .. The Hosmer six certainly played good • football, ■ and -were unfortunate to lose to Michel 1—0. The Michel team were - not much of sports; as every time the ball came to them after they, scored-.their goal, they kicked lt out. , .A" --,. ""**"" When Michel' met Bellevue in the final they got-beat at their own game and that .wasn't football. - The boys certainly gave them a*rbastirig., - All who went to Fernie on May'Day enjoyed themselves, and many "old ac- quainta'nees were'reriewed;lATha__wea- w*""*?w*fy»*?>^^ ther was fine and the sports "were a great -success."'-,; By"' the by, the;com- mltt^e- forgot to'offer1 a prize'for, the water jutap. There was a" good attendance at tbe Victoria itiall iri the evenirigA'' Charley O'Brien'had quite a happy family, ^certainly, was the Candy Kid—always'happy. -i • ♦•♦ BELLEVUE •♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦«►♦ «. ^ Mr. Steve Manahan wa3 in town on Monday. Mr. A.. Fish and ■ family havo re- moved to Burmls, where Mr. Fish hns started work. The Bon of Mr'and Mra. Watts Good- win was christened at the Methodist Church On Friday last by tho Ho?; W.'.H. Irwin. , ' Tod Coupland visited Lundbiock on Monday. ' •' , Ike and" Jack Hutton, ot Bellevue,' visited Fernio to sit for the examination for pit boss paporB for B. C. Mr and MrB. Fowler (of PaBBburg) wero in town on TuoBday laBt. Mr, J. J. Rnynor spent tho wook- ond in HoBmor, Bob MncGowan, of thc Frank Hardware Storo, has removed to Bollbvuo to tnko clmrgo of tho Ilardwaro Storo thero. i * . * ii , Tho Bollovuo Fotbnll team had tholr first match on Saturday last,'arid play- od; Iiosmor, , .Bollovuo started..with ton nnd, showed thobppoBlng'{enm tho way itound and boat thbm by two goals to*ono. Arnold, .Varloy and Marsh plnylng a flno gamo, ,JTho Ilov., \V., II Irwin pronchod nt Tnbor ., inst Suridny., on tho subject "Tho Kingdom of Ood." Tho Prospect Mlno, Bellovuo has boon shut down for a whllo, and most of-tbo mon aro now out of work, AU tools wero fetched out on Wednesday. Tho preacher at' tho ' Mothodlst church last Sundny wns Mr. J.. W. Chrlstlo, who took for his subject "porno and Soo." Tho preacher noxt Sunday Is the Pastor, Bellevue wns well represented nt Fornlo Inst weok, Tho prlsos won by Bollovuo woro: Football contost (six- n.nfifn*)' TV-,*" YW, T>,.™1»1, tt <» , , . w_ _*.,«|>,4»..v, **. Irit' ley. Tom T»«»»d«1i>, W.' M.llor, Ike- Marsh and Tom Marsh, nigh Jump: Wnltor Wllburg; and nil tho throo prises for tho band race woro won by tho, mombors of tha Bollovuo Band. Mr and Mrx rtr-iitwln n«.t 4«,.^vtn» lato of.Donaby, England, landed hero onsPrlday last, A Ono could not bolp noticing at the oponlng of tho football season at Bollo- tmn'ttiftt nn'J A^^lf .ti ,,' . ♦ ♦ ♦..♦.♦ ♦♦■♦♦♦♦♦♦ ♦-- "-- ss --y ^- •: ♦ ♦ BEAVER MINES'NOTES ♦ ^ '- " ♦ ♦ .♦'♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦,♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ Mr. Larsen with hla 30-horse grading outfit has arrived and is^proceedirig with the construction of the yards and sidings, y •' , Messrs., Chaput and" Graham's new livery-barn, is fastnearing completion, and the affable Harry is rustling business, and has secured several- good .teamirig-contract's. •., sW.'O'/Sherwood.is erecting a good block on the First Avenue with store accohimoda'tiori: on the ground floor and living rooms and offices above; .< The lumber for^ Thos. 'Hinton's drug store is upon the ground and work upon "it is starting immediately. It will be a two-storey building, the floor above being for lodge purposes, consisting of lodgeroom and ante-rooms. .The ice house of P. Burns and Co.' is completed and. the lumber is'expected daily for the new store .they Intend building. '- , . •' - Mr. N., Morrison's- little girl had to be removed,to Pincher Creek Hospital for an operation tor/appendicitis. She is making satisfactory'progress toward convalescence. "Old Jack "Watson is put on his crutches and his many friends up the Pass will be glad to hear be 'is getting stronger. ,' " " ' '* " 1 Certainly Tommy just do skin them at pool and'billiards,-and for a mere novice, at .the game, r We have another pool hall starting here in-a few-days, Dom Cyr,having sold ,out his .business, which has been closed for the last , three or four months,, to. some newcomer-to these parts' '_ .' , -* Inspector Belcher was here a few days ago to secure barrack accommo-, dationj'it being his"intention to place a red boat here. ' ■' ■ Edd Gamash still'tells his hunting tales, and Mr. J, Gordon, whom,he is accompanying" on his survey trip, says that ,it,"makes ^his; (Gordon's)^ hair stand on end the narrow escapes that. Edd' has 'had, 'and. fills him . with horror, 'y Edd always shoots so that the hide is not spoilt." '. A . * Beaver Mines Baseball Club A'meeting of those interested, in baseball "was held on'rWednesdayaftev noon, May-1, in the Pioneer. Hall, the ubjecrb"eingl;fie~fbFmation of a~basA varied 'program was submlttol,'' ■ Du'otB, recitations and songfl bolng weil rendered by tho vnrious turns, Amongst" tho vocnltats. special montlori must bo mndo of Mrs. Smith nnd Mrs. MoVlcnr. ' Tho singing of Mrs. Lowory nnd tbo Mlssos Blcotto was' also wnrmly applnudod. Amongst tlio gontlomon'vocalists tho old stnnd-bys enmo up ngnln smiling, Mr. A. W. Hawes, and Mr. W. T. Moody, onch giving two songs nrid nllcltlng wnrm npplnuso, Itocltntlons by MIbb Crosblo and Miss Mngglo Kemp proved n wolcomo chnngo ln tho progrnm.nrid Mr. J. Gould gavo a monologue In his Inlmltnblo manner. A duel by Mosflrs, Crnw.or'd nnd Prior was well received and hopes wore expressed thnt tholr singing will bo benrd more frequently nt futuro con- CM-i-'i., i. vtouui in) (nv.tiious not to mako mention of tho violin solo rend- «wd by Mr. J. Crawford. This artist hns mado a rcputnlion In tho neighborhood nnd his rondy willingness to v-*_.i_a .ti mu ftooa ob.*et bus mndo him a special favorite an<| his turns woro always awaited oagoriy and enthusiastically applandorl. Miss VAnti Bmlth gave a numb Action aong, bo- Ing woll and sympathetically,received. "Mv Old Kentitrky TtnmA.» n'y ttw Aooilon Chorus brought a very sne- WJiito, ' <"/>K*fii. rtfTirwrt to 1*1 r-Ioncf jfr, X7. Perhaps j T, Moody then mounted tho aur*^ Ab, well; itloneers rostrum and proc«oded with Southern HOTEL BELLEVUE, Alberta --Eve'ry convenience and ■''!...■ . attention/.. Meals that taste like mother used to cook Best in the Pass William Evan's, Proprietor COLEMAN Liquor Co. Wholesale Dealers in Wines Liquors Cigars' Mail Orders receive prompt attention weJJ Twnembor yon, Jim, and tho bc*t -the sale of tho baskets, fn MAtr tn of luck co with you is the wish of tho | glvo lost to tho bidding Messrs T bow from tho C. N. P. football and 'I_*h*. »r.<_ Co., aa-l Mr. J. QtrriStm the atwotio, sportsmen, .«>*_ romMnr *«>.**.#., htti offcro-I The Hotel DALLAS One of the Best C. J. ECKSTORM Prop. Lethbridfce, Alta. Shiiohh Gun 8TCPSCCUC^;-T'f,r"F^r,v'7, •kice. jjcknri Rocky Mountain -]\ UM A At the Famous Sulphur Springs A. A FRANK, Alta.? Fitted throughout with every modern convenience * SULPHUR BATHS. BUS TO ALL TRAINS The Frank Wine & Spirit Co. , Wholesale Dealers in Wines, Liquors and CIGARS . FERNIE BEER ALWAYS IN STOCK. ■,>' . - .'. Phone 83,' Frank, Alta. Hardware and Furniture We have the largest and most up-to-date Hardware and Furniture Stock in the Pass. Everything in Stoves and Ranges Granite & Enamelware 1 Furniture Carpets and Rugs , Plumbing and Heating. Special Attention to Mail Orders Crow's Nest Pass Hardware Co!, Limited Phone 7 FRANK, Alta. P.O. Box 90 New Michel General Merchandise Co. -Importers'©.? n— rT* ;, ITALIAN PRODUCTS '7 ' and Dealers in /, Domestic Groceries x , '* . * ; , o Agents for Steamship Companies. ' Mew Michel, B.C.: »"•■ Dealer In , Dry Goods, Boots & Shoes Men's Furnishings Groceries Fruits, Flour & Feed Hardware, Tinware Etc. Best Goods ait Lowest Prices Hillcrest Alta. HOSMER INDUSTRIAL ASSOCIATION Limited Let us know your wants. All Orders Receive Our Careful Attention. Slater Shoes Wo h:.vp jr.". r.pi ramt of rij' th(v:c famous ,*.; ° *¥""& ""'I'" •JILL L,L4 ">}u/{-* »....| ...at; .lm best mhj;.. of $4.r#0, .$">, anil Jjifi kIiuch ovur shown in Hoamcr. .See the now stylus di.s- plnyuil this week in Huutli window. Hosmer A. MII_.CS & SON B.C. ! Grand Union Hotel COLEMAN, Alta. Best of Accommodation We cater to the workingmaris trade G. A. CLAW ;-; PropriaCoy ■il»mwjunii.i»*i'M(.'..'.irtiMiMWiiwftm \-~--" -- A* 7*7-"7,-7yA77-.yA7.'""7^7""'.y A?~AA'A;- ''■■■AAA.' AAA 77 "/A"*- .7**" .•■?"-A- yy 'MB D__«1_|0T^E^GER.MU^^C.^M^ A "-X X:"S- * .7.-. ».-. -,v- '•. -■--j-fe;-' '-Ai? ?•>? J'- ih* »«&., ^ t. - - :l. v*. *; FERNIE Cigar Store Lunch Counter Is Now Opened Clean, Cosy and,'very " -. Inviting , 1 Just the place after the show or, from the rink7 Fred. Armstrong Proprietor Manufacturers of and Dealers in all kinds of Rough and Dressed Lumber Send us your orders KING'S HOTEL ROYAL HOTEL FERNIE Bar Hiipplied with tho best Wines, Liquors and Cigars DINING ROOM IN CONNECTION W. MILLS, Prop Central Hotel Large Airy Rooms & Good Board Ross & Mackay!!» Bar Unexcelled All White Help *■* i Everything , Up-to-date ' Gall in and see us once Text of,the Measure* 1: (1.) It shall be an implied term of every contract for the employment oi.,a .workman .underground in a coal mine'that' the -employer shall pay .to that workman wages at not less than the"minimum rate settled under this Act and applicable to that workman unless it is certified in manner provided by the "district rules that the workman is'a person. excluded under the district rules from the operation of this provision, or that the workman has forfeited the right to wage_ at the minimum rate by reason of his failure to comply with" the conditions with respect to the regularity or efficiency of the work to be performed by "workmen laid down by those rules; and any agreement for the payment of wages in so far as it is in contravention.of this provision- shall- be void. ; For the purposes of this Act, the ex- pression "district rules" means rules under the powers given by this act by the joint district boards. ' (2) Tlie district rules shall lay down conditions, as respects the district to which they apply, with respect to the exclusion from , the right to wages at ^ the minimum rate of "aged workmen and infirm workmen (Includ-. ing workmen partially disabled by illness or accident), and shall lay down conditions with respect to the regularity and'efficiency of the work-to be performed by the workmen, and with respect to the time for .which a workman, is to be paid in the event of any interruption of work due to an emergency, and shall provide that "a workman shall forfeit'-.he"right 'to wages at the minimum rate if he does not comply with, conditions as to regularity and .efficiency of work, except in cages where the failure to comply with the conditions is due to some cause over which he has no control. "■ The district rules • shall also make provision with respect to the persons by whom and the mode in which any question^ whether any workman in the district is a workman to whom* the minimum rate of wages is applicable, or whether a workman7 has complied with the conditions laid down, by the rules, or whether a workman" who has' not complied with the c'onidtions laid down by- the rules has forfeited "his right .to wages at the minimum rate is to be sdecided and for a certificate, being given for any such decision for the purposes.of this section.*" f3\_£hiv,nrQyjgiQnS~0£-UliS-SeQti0n_aS to payment' of wages at a minimum rate shall operate as from tbe date of the passing of this Act, although* a minimum rate' of wages may not have been settled, and any sum which would have been payable under this" section to a workman on account of wages If a' minimum rate had been settled may be recovered hy the work- JOHN PODBIELANOIK, Prop. men or .classes of workmen employed, underground'; in*.-those. mines/ j-Qther than mines-to* which and.'workmen to whom a special minimum, rate, or special/district rules'settled under, the provisions of thia Act is or "are applicable, or mines. to which and. workmen to whom the joint'district board-declare that the , general*, district rates and general district rules shalfnotbe applicable' pending the.decision of'the question whether a- special district rate or special district rules ought to be settled in-their case. 7 '" . *- ■ (4) The-joint,district board of any district may,' if it is shown to them that any .'general district -minimum rate or general district rules are not applicable in tho,case of any group or class of coal mines within the district, owing to the special circumstances of the group or class of mines, settle a special minimum rate (either higher or lower than the genearl district rate) or special district rules (either more or less stringent than the general- district rules) for that group or class of mines, and any. such special' rate or special rules shall be ~ the rato or rules applicable to that group or-class of mines instead bf ihe general dis-_ trict minimum rate or general district rules. ,- / ' 7- ■ 7' ■i (5) For the purposes of settling mini muni rates of wage the joint district board may subdivide their district Into two parts, or,' if the members of the joint district board representing the workmen and the members representing the employers agree, into more than two.parts, and in that'case each part of the "district as so subdivided shall, for the, purpose of the minimum rate, be treated, as the district •'* 7 "(6)* For the purpose of settling district rules, any joint district boards may agree that their districts shall be treated as one district, and in that case those -districts shall be treated for that purpose. as one" combined district, with a, combin- ed district . coninii.tee appointed as may be agreed between the joint district boards concerned, 'and the chairman *b'f such one of the districts forming .the combination as may'-be agreed upon between the joint district' boards .concerned, or, in default of agreement, determned by the Board of Trade, shall be the chairman, of the combined district committee. • .- '3. ■ (1) Any minimum rate of*-wages' or district .rules settkd under this Act shall—remain—inifony1—until—varicrt—!n- accordance with" the provisions of this Act., y - ; , •. , -. '\ , - (2) The joint: district board of a district.shall have power to vary(i any minimum rate of wages or district rules for the time, being in*force in their district—, *, "; (a) at any time .by agreement between the ..members. of the joint'dis- fail to deal with .the, applicatidn.7 the chairman of ,the' joint district board shali settle the rates or rules, or deal with the, application,7as the: case:"may be in place of the joint district board,' and- any minimum" rate, of'.wages or district rules settled by him shall have the same effect for. the? purposes of this Act as if they hadbeen settled by. the joint district board: A Provided'that if .the members of the joint district11 board representing ?the workmen and the members representing employers" agree,.or. if the chairman of the joint district board directs, that a specified period longer than three weeks shall for the purposes of this subsection be, substituted for three weeks/this subsection shall have effect, as if that specified period were therein substituted for three ^week's. B.°* (1) In this A.ct— The expression "coal mine" includes amine of stratified ironstone; „'y The expression "workman" means any person employed In a .coal mine below the ground, other, than. (a) A person so employed, occasionally or casually oniy;- or (b) A person so employed solely in surveying -and measuring; or (c) A' person so employed as me: chanic; or- _7 , r (d) Tlie manager or any under-man- ager of.the mine; or *,. . (e) Any other official of the mine whose position in the mine is fecqgniz- ed by ihe joint district board as being a position different from that of;.a workman.' . , " (2) If it "is thought fit byany^ persons when appointing a chairman for the • purposes' • of this. Act, or by the Board of Trade when so appointing a chairman, the office of-chairman may be committed to three persons, and in that case" those three persons acting by a majority shall be deemed to be the chairman for the purposes of this Act '-\-- ,6. (1) This;Act may be cited as the Coal Mines (Minimum Wage) Act, 1912. '" " : 7, (2) This Act shall continue in force for three- years from, the date of the passing'thereof and no longer, unless. Parliament shall otherwise, determine. , - - .SCHEDULE- i . , . Districts , Northumberland. ■ . Durham,, _y . Cumberland.' •,-.'* Lancashire'and Cheshire., *'. ", .. " South Yorkshire. ;, . .■ - ' ** -At look rem; TH^ BLUE PACKAOg SEE tHATLABEL ON 7 PACKAGE .5 BtLUE; NO OTHER COlCm EVER USED ON ROYAL VEAST REMEMBER THE COLOR BLUE ELW.G..©• Second, such a proposal ought to.be adopted because the legislature would then have power tb enact laws providing for a minimum wage. No man dares to deny that any worker should earn less than living wages. It requires a certain amount of money to provide a decent, respectable living. Such an amount should be ascertained and that should be the minimum amount a wage earner should receive in return'for'his labor. - No law, either natural or artificial, should be tolerated which deprives any man of an honest, decent, respectable living'for himself and family.-■ t Any form of' com-, petition which tends to reduce the earning power of the wage earner below the "amount required to provide a living*;' is ^indefensible and should be prevented by statutory law: We enact laws to protect society,,against .burglars, murderers, thieves,"etc."* "We pass laws creating, and clothing with great power local and state boards of health in order to protect the health of the people • then why should we not pass laws to protect society from pov erty and its deadly effects. Much more reason why we-should do-this because poverty is the chief source of disease and crime.,- _■"'..;.' ■ ' ,'- "The; wage earners of Ohio, however, must be alert If • they expect to se- 7 cure the, adoption of tliis proposal,as - well as the other proposals providing- „ for tho Initiative and referendum, Judl-. clal reform, etc. Powerful Influences will bo at work to prevent their adop-', tlon by the people. Already they are organized and active, preparing for a campaign, in which they will attempt/ to defeat all of these much-needed reforms.- This ls\a' supreme opportu-" nity which has come to ,the masses of Ohio, and so theyv should take advan- egat of same, for?,it will not- come again for decades at last. ' Interest' should be * aroused -among , the wage earners and their friends throughout the state. These matters should be talked about-in meetings,, at home,' wherever possible everywhere', so that,, each worker may understand what it: all means,' and then when the day- comes for the -"voters' of Ohio to pass upon these' questions, let the workers ' turn out and as sovereigns of a great ., commonwealth *' approve with their , votes,'these much-needed reforms by , an overwhelming majority.—United Mine Workers* Journal. • .-,-/' man from his employer at any time trict board representing the workmen Nowhsro In tha Pass can bt found In iuch a display of Meats Wt have tha bait money ean buy of Beef. Pork, Mutton, Veal, Poultry, Butter, Ego*. P'»hi "Imperaior Harm and Bacon" Lard, Sausages, Welnere and Bauer Kraut, PHONB OP CALL Calgary Cattle Go. Phone 56 HOTEL VENEZ1A n The New and Up-to-date Hotel Every poraon llkos (o bo comfortablo. Wo havo tbo .atcit doal.ro of, steam hooting apparatus in ovory room. Our menu U tbo boit. Wo guarantoo sat- lifactlon. Two blocks from 0. 1>. II. Depot, old and now faces ■welcomed. New Michel, B. C. P. Zorratti - Prop. ASSAYER k, w. vriDcotTaoJ1;. Att»r*r *.,.. Chemist. Bo* 0 IU*. Nation. Tl, a Chawii.—Gold. Silver, Lmrt or Copper, II.(P. Price* for ouiar iin-iam- Or.t.1, Stmtnt. rtreclay analyiu on application. The Ur**.t c_i*.om amy office la Oritlih Coluukta. A. VAN QDB82WALD THOS. W. COBBAN Slouibcra of the Victoria Bca! Estate ExchAQg-s Writ* u for information abont honei tod inveatmeaU in Victoria P. 0. Box WO Cor, Fort and Quadra flj.rei.tJ. Hotel Michel Michel. B.C. Lighted with Tungeten Lamp! Oitarmoor MaUraitet Clean Linen Pur* Pood after the rate is settled. 2. (1.) Minimum rates of wages and district rules for the purposes of this Act shall be settled separately for,each of the districts named in the Schedule to this Act by a body, of persons recognized hy the Board of Traders tho joint district hoard for that district. Nothing in tliis Act shall prejudice tho operation of any agreement entered Into or custom existing beforo tho passing of this Act for the payment of wages at a rato higher than tho minimum rato settled undor this Act, ftnd In settling any minimum rato of wafOB,, tho Joint,district board shall havo regard to tho average dally rato of wagos paid to tho workman of tho class' for which tho minimum rato Is to bo settled. (2) Tho Doard of Trado may recognize as a joint district board for any district any body of parsons, whether existing at tho timo of tho passing of tbis Act.or constituted for tho purposes of this Aot, which In tho opinion of tho Doard of Trado fairly and adequately re-prosonts tho workmon in coal mines, in thc district and tho omployors of thoso workmon, and the chairman of which Is an Ind-enondont' person appointed by agreement between tho persons representing tha workmen nnd omployors rosoctlvoly on tho body or In default of agreement by tho Board ot Trad*. The Honnl of Trndo mny, as a condition of rocognltlnR ns a joint district board'for Iho purposes of this Act any body tho rules of which do not provide for sccurhiR equality of voting powor botwoon tho mombors ro- presenting workmon nnd tho menv bers reproiontlnf, omployors, and for giving tho chairman a casting votn In caio of difference between tho two clnises of members, require, that body to ndopt any such rulo ns tho Hoard of Trado may* approve tor tho purpouo, {and any rulo so adopted shall bo |deemed to bo a rulo governing tho procedure of the bouly for itio purpoM* of this Act. (3) Tbo joint district board of a district shall sottlo gonoral minimum rat«s of warm sod general district ruins lor ttie d.wr.r. tin ii-is Xtx inferred to ab general district minimum rotes and general district rulo*), nnd tho general district minimum rates nad general district rules shall bo lho rates and rules applicable throughout tbo w-hof*. or? thn (.iVrfrf. fo sll «*or»? mines In the district and to all work. Rates.... |2.i0 per day W. L. F01SY - Kwagur Dr. de Van's Female Pillt A .•lUbl- r.rtrff.r»r*.-.«f IM.-*._.'». TfceM pill* va «_U4*l(n«lf MW-ilul in t ._ruU.__t<_ the imcrtt)T« ponton «*"* I*")*!* «T*me». K«N*e all thaap t_*lUttoa*. Vn Aa Tu'. tre eold it ri.-if-.Jt. at tHtr*fortJil M»i'j«a t« anvaHSiru. ttkie Be*t*U Wag <*„ S«. C*U_*rl_.e_. Oak and the members" representing the employers; and '. * v (b) after one year has.elapsed since tho rate or rules, were last settled or varied, on an application made with three months' notice .given after the expiration of the year by any workmen or employers, which appears to tho joint district board to represent any considerable body of opinion amongst either the workmen or tho employers concorned: ,and tho.provisions of this Act as to the settlement of minimum rates of wages or district rulcB shall, so far as applicable, apply to tho variation of, any such rate ior rules. 4. (1) If within two weeks after tho passing of this Act a jo.nt district board has not been recognized by the Doard of Trado for any district, or if at any tlmo after'tho passing of this Act any occasion arisos for the exorciso or performance In any district of any powor or duty undor this Act by tho joint district board, and thoro Is no joint district board for tho district, tho Doard of Trado may oltbor forth* with -or nftor such Interval an may doom to them necessary or expedient, appoint such person as they think tit to act in the placo of the Joint district board, and, whllo thnt appointment continues, this Act shall bo construed, so far ns rospocls that district, as If tbe poraon ao appointed wero substituted for tbo Joint district board. . Tho fionrd of Trodo ln ny such caso whoro It appears to thorn that tho nocosslty for tho oxorclso of tholr powers undor this provision arisos from tho failure of tho employers to appoint mombors to represent omployors on a board whon tho workmon aro willing to appoint mombors to roproiont workmen, or from tho failure of tho workmen to appoint mombors to rcprosont workmen on a board whon tho omployors aro .willing to appoint mombors to represent employers, may. if they think fit, In- Blend of snnolntlni. h wrunn to set in place of tbo joint district board, appoint such persons aa thoy think fit to represent tho omployors or tbe workmon, ,as tbo caso may bo, who have failed to appoint members to repreftcnt them; and In thnt rase tho n.«m..or* so appointed by tho "Hoard of Trsdoahall be deemed to be members of tho board, representing omployors or workmon as tbo caso require*. (2) If the joint district board within three •*<.«!.» after the tlmo at which It has been recognised under this Act fur uuv tl.»-..it-t fMi. to settle the first minimum rates of wages and district board, within thr«« weeks if ter tb* expiration of a notice for an application nr.drr this Act to vary any mini- tnuta rate of wages or district rules ,.West .Yorkshire. .. , ---V Cleveland. < o " .Derbyshire" (exclusive - bf, South Derbyshire). ""' ... . South Derbyshire. ' .*• ' Nottinghamshire. , <. ,._ Leicestershire. . • ". - ' 'Shropshire. North Staffordshire. South Stafford '(exclusive of Cannock Chaso) and East Worcestershire, Cannock Chase. , WarwicksTilre.. ■ . Forest of Dean. Bristol." ' Somerset.*? North Wales South Wales( Including Monmouth). The mainland of Scotland. Where a mine, ,"though sltuato In one of these districts, has for Industrial purposes been customarily dealt with In tho Bamo.manner as a mlno situate In an "adjoining( district, that mine shall for tho purposes of this net bo treated as sltuato ln the latter district, if tho joint district boards of tho two districts so agree. KENNEDY & MANGAN Lumber fop all Purposes here at any-time and in any. ~' quanity.- - ' You cannot, swamp. . us with a large ?order, or?1 give ,-.■ * ='us so small a one that we will, * .' not attend'to it. y '; . '.".A. - * *.'-;7(iri*«S;|X>'' *t^«ii*F'--:-s •5+560-. .OFFICE and YARD, McPHERSON AVE., OPP. Q. N .ml a Mi-h»*^A jr«r._rm ADnC DCAIUICi "I nEllL"«nt-|lvnnuurui.niii»- JOISTS, SHINGLES, Etc. for any'kind of. building you- may ■ be * at work upon. Have us send you "what you want when you want.lt. DEPOT, FERNIE. THE CANADIAN BANK OF COMMERCE, SIR EDMUND WALKER, C.V.O.. LLD., D.O.L. PRESIDENT ALEXANDER LAIRD, GENERAL MANAGER ;> CAPITAL, - $10,000,000 REST,- $8,000,000 DRAFTS ON FOREIGN.COUNTRIES Every brum* of The Canadian Bank tt Coaaieroe la equipped to issue drnfta «• "** SS. h_*__m "- ihnwr: PROGRESSIVE OHIO Stands for a Minimum Wage AW Amfcta, , ArrwtlM- Au-tm!_» Awtrift-Hcagwy B. »iU, BulrurU CnlM rSHuamia P-nlft SMi SouAm., SoutbAfdM. Sptit SSSa **r rwtaa>> Tarkay SJET Sg^_u.cM__»fi3. ~msr:. _*_*** TkTl^omt rfthew AraltM is atatedl^ttie*»*«*» t^^^L°lS^^i Ma j that Is Uwr a~ ***• hi taetttnc .Une*, maaka, Vm, Juvoan, ™»».J2»j Ki^«£,M«-«*-»yb-. TWa ««R«a «hat th. pay-«bro«J^ neeive the adaat FERNIE BRANCH ___») L. A. 8. DACK, Manager. Dy William Qreon , The Ohio constitutional convention has adopted a proposal providing for n minimum wage, If this ls ratified by tho pooplo of Ohio, tho General As- sorably Vvlll have authority to onaot legislation providing for a minimum wago in all Industries, This Is a most advanced stop, It might bo called revolutionary, a word that shocks.and frightens that class of socloty who, figuratively speaking, aro joined to thoir, Idols, a term unod by those who ralso a false alarm ngalnst all forms of human progress. It is fitting, howovor, that Ohio should load In this reform, It In characteristic of tho progressive tea* doncles of hor pooplo, It stamps tho Duckoyo Stato as a loador In industrial social and economic reforms, and reflects to a marked degree tho growing liberalism of tho groat Mlddlo Wost. Tlut what about this proposal? Is It fundamentally sound? And If so ought tt bo adopted? The answer is yes to both Inquiries, First it is sound bocausc a minimum wago, If It moans anyining, weans a imng wag*. ii.-..! _i lUina M'ti^n iut^ua tt/t..*-. -a..- ferment and human bapplncsii. It naturally follows, therefor*, that any legislation which promotes those worthy objects is uoth sound and do- that largo part of socloty who aro most exposed to tho ravaging offects of Inhuman competition, and need tho protection of legislative -enactment. It Is tho weak tbat n«eds the protection of jrowrnrnwit ajalnst the strong- snd powerful. It is for this purpose tor* nntrmnta «rw tomtA smnnj. mfln, And Goods Tho winnin-j of tho gamo depends a wholo lot on tho "tools" tho players ubo. Our Sporting Goods Department is amply equipped with tlio vory boBt of all kinds of sporting' goods for,, out-door sports—for ovory gamo for old and young—for amateur or professional. It is vory much to your advantago to buy of us. Spocial prices to clubs and organizations. Bleasdell's Drug Store DRUdB AND STATIONERY , FERNIE, B.O. ■A ."U Shiloh* Gum eutevtv arooa eotra_4«, euaca eotoii, Htai* tkc THaoar *mo iwnaa. sa etur* ITflKI wumatmamM Capital Paio Up , ,...• 2,H70,ooo Reserve and Undivided Profits 9,800,000 Total Am»*H.... 44.000,000 It la not in Its powor to purchaso tbat tha groatost valuo of monoy lies. Tho fooling ot luflepouoenw, and ot security against the effect* of advoreo fortuno tbat a reserve fund gives you, Is infinitely moro satisfying than tho passing gratification which you would obtain by spending It. Small amount*—which i you will hardly mlss—iJopQi-lted w>gnh»r.y. will g. ImduaHy, but. surely accumulate to a sum largo enough to Insure against tho effects of buslnona reverses or loss of employment J. R. Sloan, Aarenc / r, yy- "i •*''."- '.-\- ""-;* . -. / '7 r -\--y -A"•*-.-vv--"< -..'f^^_."'-'-.7- • y ■rncH.-i.m_MB ktVii!iitaxV9s&,tKflUs3to2iitisi*m aa»stsflai«*i^^w>srsJtsu4si ■-V ~*rt -"*•- ■ '-/A ^' -f : - »•- Tin DBBTliOT XJEDG1&, FEEXXI, B. C, MAY 12, 1013. PAGE SEVEN if*.' v- "Just, received, ™ a' shipment',, .'of*f •EDISON PHONOGRAPHS and * vicTOR 'GBAMAPHONIES. A 7 -' "Hundreds of 'latWt' Records.' .-VioIIna7 Guitars, ■ "Accordeons, ''; Sheet Music, etc., etc. , 1 machines; SOLD 'on easy PAYMENT PLAN. ? . KENNEDY'S DRUG AND BOOK STORE, ..-- New Michel ATHEREXALL STORE.". Italian You're always welcome here Clean? Rooms, Best of Food and every attention ;"! , THOS. DUNCAN Passburg L. E. McDonald HORSESHOEING - GENERAL BLACK8MITHING and -■ Y- .. CARRIAGE BUILDING 7 * ■. • j , A , f- Express and Delivery Wagons a " / y . Spec.al.ty7 Wholesale Liquor Dealer Dry Goods, Groceries, Boots and Shoes Gents' Furnishings BAKER AVENUE , BRANCH AT HOSMER, B.C. :< £fl N G E R I ■ <. ^7^___i- ■ * -■> jV EWING | MACHINE CO ■ t ; ■' -. • ■ * • '- ■ ' • - ' • < mWrnrnWamWUKKKKKMEnMrnW ■t t •. ■c t .« '. ?. Agent • - ■I •_ ■« TTTTTTTTTTTTTT" WM. BARTON Fernie -' Branch Pellatt Ave. North ♦ 4> <©•"«*• •»♦♦•*♦•+-<»•*- ?t {Ferflie Dairy 1 t FRESH MILK "•: ' delivered to all. v parts of the town I Sanders & Verhaest Brothers. Proprietors . i The Cash Grocery Hosmer B.C. Pay Day Specials Applos, por box ........ .$2.16 -Macenroni por hot,... ..$1.50 Spuds, cwt , .$2.25 .Lemons, por doz. .,,,.,.,, .30 OrangoB, regular 7G for .. .60 " rogula'r .GO for 40 " rogular .4*, for 30 Bulk Tea, regular .50, now .25. Tomatoos, 0 cans for ,..;91.06' 1 Pons, Donns Corn, mixed 0 cans for .., $1.00 This Sale applies tor Cash only. E. F. RAHAL ■■y-JL SOCIALISMO NON MUO'R'*''A . Se si dovesse prestar credito alle as- serzionl della atampa borgh»se'«-4all» predizlonl degli avyersarl, 4l-*SpciaUB- mo dovrebbe, da anni, .esser compteta- mente morto e sepnlto, spazzato definl- tiyamente dalla vita pubblica. ■ . y , . I; socialist perdono ramininiBtrazi*; bnedi une conmneo dl un" seggio par- ^amentare, non raccolgon la vittbria' di uno sciopero di protesta o dl conquista proletaria, sono sulla breccia per sfi- dare la reazione govefnativa o l'impo- polarita delle masse ubbriacate' da un falso miraggio, attraversano period! di stasi o fasi di interna critica'pufifica- trice, edecco i becchini antisocialistl di tutte le gradazioni borghesi sbrac- clarsi a scavare la fossa e sudar a dar fiato alle loro trombe per sonar il requiem al Sbcialismb, salvo" poi- veder- selo risorgere inanzi piu forte, ■ piu energico, piu combattivo, piu- vivo di prirJia e proprio quando no credevano seomparsa ogni vestigia. ■; ' *•* • E i'allegra storia si rlpete'ad inter- mitterize e,in tutti i paesl del mondo ove l'azlone del Partito Socialista da' buon filo da torcere alle classl gov- ernanti, e ogni qualvolta la navicella del Soclalismo resiste "alle raffiche'o raccoglie le sue balde e talvolta insufficient! forze, onde- infrangere* e spezzare le vaste -e poderose' onde oceaniche degli interessi borghesi coa- lizzati. ^ In Italia fra la haldoria'del pretume, e del nazionalismo siicchione e guerra- fondaio, e° i'ubbriacatura dell'opinione pubblica, fra lo scombussolamento del partitt' democratic! e la dedizione dl noti uomini politic!, II Partito Socialista nella sua massa, ha saputo fin dal primo giorno tener testa alia novella impresa Africaha.,. Jl suo maggior organo, ilAaloroso "Avantl!" diretto da Claudio Treves," ha condbtlo una flera'e indomita cam-* pagna" contro Io sperpero dl tanti mi- lioni e Ndi tante giovanti vite, denun- ziando le conseguenze letali che 1'im- presa Tripolina costerry popolo italiano. . E" basto la 'non completa riuscita dello sciopero generale che parte del proletariate italiano fece all'inizio della guerra e come protesta contro la guerra stessa, bastarono le grandiosi dimo- strazioni di popolo accompagnanti le prime truppe .partenti per la guerra m'aledetta, erche 1'italico nazionalismo L:;;-A;Ffench;:; VE& FEfcTMES•'ET7L_-7SOCIALISME -v Parce qu'elles, ne yotent pas les ou=- vleres. sont-elles" moins Interessantes que les travallleurs?"-'Les femmes qui travaillent sont'dims tous ,les payB legion et explolteea d'une "facon abom- inables pares que? non organisees.non syndiquees. "~ Aussi'serait-ceJe^ devoir des camarades-militants femmes et hommes," qui ont le.tempset les aptitudes'necessaires de'se met.re?a la besogne pour amener dans les rangs du parti socialiste le plus de travail- leuses possible afiri qu'elles compren- nent que si, elles ne peuvent, par le bulletin de.vote, manifester leur opinion' experimer leurs desirs, elles peuvent au sien de ce parti remplir un role peut-etre plus efficace encore poiir Emancipation- politique de toute la, classes ouvriere. II faut que les pro- pagandistes se devouent avec zele a cette oeuvre de propagande et que cette propagande menee activement solt capabl de secouer, d'interesser d'amen- er a l'ldeal social lea- exploitees do toutes les conditions.' Les conferences, causeries organl- sees de toutes parts a cet effet ne sauraient sjiffire; • d'abord beaucoup de, femmes, qui, apres une journee do travail, dolvent encore s'occuper des trsivaux du menage, et vaquer a toutes lea ocupations multiples qu'ils com- portent, devant s'occuper de leur. en- fants, n'ont pas toujours la possibility de se rendre a des reunions, a des conferences. 'r- Quelquefois aussi les su- jets, de ces conferences sont trop arid- es, trop-savants et n'attirent pas les, travailleuses, a venir les entendre. Mais ce qui serait mieux ce serait que les porteurs de bonnes paroles alias- sent a la sortie des usines, des ateliers des magasins, des bureaux, etc., faire entendre la"* parole socialiste a toutes les exploitees., En sa chant les entre-, prendre adroitement, en leur expliqu-. ant' clairement le programme socialiste, on peut etre sur que mieux et plus vite que les hommes elles sentiraient le, bien fon'de de nos revindications. A Paris, quelques femme1. ont depa en- trepris cette tache delicate et difficile etTont preconisee comme un des meil- leurs moyens d'utile et d'excellente' propagande?- ' ■> L'ouvriere sait, discerner aujourd' hui qu a l'atelier," a 1'usine, a la fabri- Slavonian? SOCIALI8TA HOSTOM KONGRES8U ., , spoj! STATOV -7 fanforone e i siioi giornali decretas-1 que, aux champspartout elle donne le and Sale; Stables " First class HorseR'for Sale.' i-Suys-Horses-on-Cors-ifnlsloRi .fl -fi George Barton ; Phone 78 W. :j. Cole BELLEVUE Hair Dressing Pool Billiards Cigars „ Tobaccos \ , Bowling Alley Drop In 8UD8CRIQE TO THE LEDGER NEGLECT To domino tho systom of ^undlgostod food, foul gases, oxcobb bilo in tho livor and waato matter in tho bowels will Impair your hoalth. Tho bOHt syntom regulator Is FIQ PILLS, At all donlors, 2D nnd CO cents, or Tho Pig PIJ1 Co., St, Thomas, Ont. Sold In.Fornlo dt McLean's Drug aid Hook Store, List of Locals District 18 20 481 481 .103 040 1227 18117 2(133 8877 1120 917'. nn 1303 NAME , 8EO, and P. O. ADDRESS nnnltliead ......... F, Whoatley, __an._lM.nd, Altn. Boavor Crook P. Qaughton, Doavcr Crook, via Plnchor Hollovuo,.,,,,.,,.. J, Durko, TJollovuo, Frank. Altn. ,i Dlalrmoro • D, J, Chase, Blairmoro, AUa. Jiurmls............ Jos. r»nrhvi«H.lr«*>, T-iinnlB Altn. Carbondalo........ J. Lonshorry, Carhondnlo, Coloman, Altn. Canmoro • N, D. Thnohuk, Canmoro, Altn. Coloman W. Qraham, Colomnn, Altn. Corbln ............ It. Jonos, Corbln, I), C. Chinook Mlnos .... P. Kolty, Diamond City, Altn. Diamond City Albort __ak, Diamond City. T^thbrldw. Pernio ............ Titos. "Uphill, Fornlo, D. C. Frank, G. NIcol, Frank, Alta, sero la morte del Partito Socialista che con la sua'attitudine"recisamente avversa alia guerra aveva perduto ogni infuenza ogni s_mpatia„ fra le masse proletarie. * • J,' ,Le ele'zionl di ^Alessandria e di Vene- zia, e la crescente agitazione contro la guerra bastano asbugiardare le asser- zionl nazionaliste, je ci assicurano che ii-8ociaasm"o~iiaIianSTi_.iratf_iale~md:" mento critico, uscira piu forte e piu gagliardodi prima. Altro che morte, fanfaronj! A.,Milwaukee 1,'amministrazlone so: cialista che da due. anni reggeva quel Comune era la spina nell'occhio de?da borghesia'non solo di quella citta, ma deH'Amerlc'a tutta. Per caeciarla dal potere si forma uri'ibrido cohnubio dl democratic! e ropubblicani . di preti, protestanti e massoni, e.vlncono. Questa vittoria e salutata da un gri- dodo di gloia dalla Btampa borgheso tutta dall'Atlantlco alPacifico che si affanna aconstatare la. morte del Soclalismo in America, sbnza tener con- to che nella bella sconfitta il Partito Socialista ha vlsto aumentaro I suol suffrngl, clo o proludio di trionfo certo fra pochi anni. Ogni desidorio fortemente sentlto«o non Vealizza'to, fa pnscero ' la mente umnna dl illuslonl; illusion! che in tanto asBumono parvenzo reali quanto plu 11 desidorio dlvleno irreallzzabilo, uto- pistlco, ' ' - „ ^ La borghesla dl tutto il -mondo cho ha cercato lnvnno Btrozznvo 11 movi- mento socialista con la forca, con la mitraglla, con In galeni, o lo porsoou- zioni d'ogni genero, vedo con orroro cho 11 Soclalismo dllnga si espando dlvnmpa da per tutto, Nel croBcoro della falango socialista, chbu vedo Io spottro dolla' propla morto. Rspori- monlatb tutti 1 mezzl o tutto lo vlo por fronarno 1'lmpeto doll'idoa rodontrlca cho corrotlo o porvorto tutti 1 rapportl soclall vlgentl, ossa si sonto ormal im- potonto, c sogna 1'illusiono dolla morto dol Soclalismo,, como unico mezzo dl sua aalyozza. Atroco o iitoplstlca illuslonol II Soclalismo non morrn, non puo morlro, porcho obbo plu cho forrea volonta dl tiomlnl o 11 prodotto dolla prosonto societa capltiillstlca cho prlva dol dlrltto nlln vita, una moltlliidlno Immonso cho lo Rlolo o lo comodlta dolla vita produce. II Partito Socialista contlnuorn a chlamaro alia rlscoBBa~lo moHltudlnl dol (llsorodatl o del sofforontl o a schlornrll nolla lntta per In conqulsta dol proprl diritti, ISsso cossora dl oslstoro quando sulla torra plu non vl saranno I gomltl urn- ani dl umano -sofforonzo causnto dall' ingluBtlzIa o dnllo differentia dl clnuso, Allora 11 Soclalismo trasfipo nol nuovl mnrmr.l ponlnH ncoftT^y?^?!^ lo gontl nuov«Ai(ont of tho dlstrlot in Application for i. loaoo mimt bn mndo by the app.llcjint In ^p^runn to tlm I407..11o«m-»r MMIMMM W. Balderntono, Koamor, 13, 0, 101.8 HHIcroRt J. O. Jones, ililloroBt, Alta, ?* . 674 Lethbridge........ L. Mooro, 604, Bktoonth St., North ^thbrldgo, 1189 Lethbrldjo Collieries Frank Barlnshatn, soc, via., Klpp. Altn. 12J3 Llllo W.'L. Evans, Lille, "frank, AUa 8820 Maplo Leaf. 8. Parker, Maplo Loaf. Dollovuo, Alta. •331 Michel M, Duriiilt, Mlchol, B, C. U Monarch .Mlno..... 8. Moorcroft, Monarch Mlno, Tabor, Alta, JI52 Pastburg J. Kluscarlts, Pan»burt, Alia. 1589 noyal View Thoa. Tl. Fisher, noyal Collloriea, Lothbridgo. Alta UB* Tabor. A. Pattomon, Tabor, Alls. 1W Taber. "J. Cooper, Tabor, AlUu' Fornlo, II. C. Alt' Rdltoro pol Lodger dol Dlstretto. 8lBnoro,—To uono Informato dal mombrl dolla banda Itallana di Michel oho nualehuno dl Fornlo has hfformn- to cho rain scrltlo invltalo la Ilanda Italia di Michel di atamloro In fonta dol 1. Mangle In Fornlo per morro tlol huo fKlornalo (accio cononprro rbo io non orocovuto nesiuna dl quosto la* vltatlonl no per lottera one inparola. Rlngrnilandolo Indlclpatamento ml dleo vontro dovotlsalmo. -which tho right, uppllod for aro itttiat t«h lu Hiirvuy.d territory tho InndtniiRt bo OOHcrlbud by unuilonH. or logal nub-dlvl- HlonN of Boetlon*, nml In unsiirvnyml territory tho tract appll.d for ihall bo Rtakcd out by tho applicant hlmittlf. ■ Mnon nnllrntlnn miiKt ha nrmmimnlKil hy u. liio ul #u wi-Iuii will bo refunded If tfm rlnhtii ftppllml for nrw not nvnllftWf, Oul not otliurwino. A royalty-shall he pnld on tho merchantable output of Ihr mine at tho rnto of five cent* por ton. The person operating the mine shall furnlnh the Affont with sworn returnn accounting for tlm full quantity of merchantable coal mined au dpay thn royalty thereon. If the cor. mlnli-u. kn>,^«_. a.* v,\i\. I'V.i.K yvtunv.ci, kucn rotuMm ehould ba furnished at lean onco a year. The tAitne will Includo tbe coal mUlnn rlffhte only, but thn l^moa may bo por> mlttr-ij to purchaie whatever available Mirfac.-. rlj.hu nmy be considered no- cciaary for tha working of tbo jwlno at tho rato of $10.00 an aero. , For full. Information application aliould bft mado to tho ttarratarr of Mi« liepartment of tho Interior, Ottawa, or to any Agent or Rub-Awn. of Dominion Land*. W W. Cory, Deputy Mlnlnfor of tbs Interior V.n—tTnaiithorlited publication of U.I* aderrtftM-ment will not be paid for. Lev N. Tolstpj vrnvel, ie Ion rozum OBVobodzujo ".lovekn; Cim norozum- noJSl jo.?.Ivot rudslty, tym jo nosvobo- dnojsl. * * * J, D. Rockefeller ma Clatoho "zarob- ku" $07.30 za ka?,du nilnutu vo tlno i v nod, n nech robl dolkol'vok. Kol'- ko Clstolio zorobku mag na minutu ty, ctony Cltatol'u? * * * Rozdiol modzl byyalym a ternJSIm otroctvom Jo ton, ie clnrny otrok atnl poniazo, kdozto tcrajSlolio nlkto noku- pi, i ked' jo ich mnoho, bo n*. dopo- Blal* prodavnju sa'robotnicl Jalco mnjo- tok. e • •. Kardlnal Glhbona Jako knnclor katn. llckoj unlvorolty vo Washington© prl- Jnl v tloto dnl od Sldovskoj spoloG- nostl $2I.,000 na znloSonlo ntollro, kdo by aa vyuCovnll aRltntorl na vykoron- onlo Hoolnllnmu. e * • Psoin hohaiych 1'tidl dostnva »a (I'nle!to lopftloho ofietronla, noS on dost- avn do'om Tudi ohndobnych. Alo prnvo Uto ehiidohni l'liilla mnju nnjvlnc hln- sov a hlnsii.u, nby tnkoto pomory ud- riovnno boly nad'alej. e * • V New Yorkn bolo v tloto dnl ?n- baveno 30 (Isle fnntov masln, ktoro bolo tak zknzono, ze ria nehodllo Ilia nn hnoj. Kod' by nahodlti noboly tirady na to prlfily, chudobny l'ud by ho bol r.a drnhy ponlnz kupll, a a a Oj (.aiiloiiclii, Ktora iiih /u iiCel i£[ .i.u(h u. tlm tiutly, lllui- I rutin if fully lintli mcu(p nml r-linxilo illnriinrn ul mrii. Free Consultation and Advice , mv Morroi quick, i-ahtino (}|i.\iunti:ici> uijiikn at -.ioni.it. Mm«.oni'. i.«.V«it >!«..»(*. l^ki*knl.»liMi t'ror, Krrr ICinuiloiilluii of Vrla* *!.»» mattnaarr. Coanull Mr—Vm-:i_. Don't l)»Ufi naiaya arm daagttoo: Cull or write. Vrtt Hook. Kv*r. thing roiifldfallal. Ilouroi 0 a.m, fn H p.in.i Hnnftafa, 10 a.m. to I ii.m, Dr. Kelley's Museum, 210 Howard, Spokane i mm Tho wagfi'irorkfr who Is loudest In proclalmlni. his rra-edom and patriotism Keneralty loves the boss, «ays "tho workors won't stick towthor"— and would starve to death If out of a job thirty days. The Western Federation of Miner* In Ilrlllsh Columbia havo begun an or* ennlxiitlon campaign for a general eight-hour day In all districts of tbe province, with a minimum va** of fl If :"yy A" ^AA"'^^^ isyy^y'^^y a? y ua- iX-y;'ssx page Hoar Special Wjeelp-end: Bargains: lri Wash Goods "0' O , . Bordered and Plain Batiste in the very latest designs for summer , dresses; -These goods come in a .variety, of-pretty Checks .and, some- have dark borders; suitable for trimming; 42 inches wide.' Kegular* 35c. value. Special 25c. • •-.'.- Imported English Prints in dark and light grounds. Special, 8 yards for f 1.00 > , _ - White Crossbar Muslin in a variety of different checks, very suit: - able for tea aprons and children's dresses. Special 17Vfcc. yd. ,, Silk Gloves, wrist length, in black and white only; double tipped fingers; regular .65; Special 50c. * > ' Silk Gloves, 16 button length, double tipped fingers in black arid- . * white only. These gloves are exceptionally good value and priced ■ specially at 95c. pr. *' ? ' ■ ' * ■"*' * * *"* * • ir Ladies'& Children's Ready-to-wear Department ' ", '. ' LADIES'MOTOR COATS • ''7 \". ' These useful "garments made in a. heavy .natural Linen,. are very.*.. ' dressy and man-tailored .throughout;-.some7;trimmed leather'collars' . and largor buttons; built to fit; just the thing for. present wear, from -,.<•• $555 to$7.50. . .-o1 ""'.,;■ ?*'"'■ * , A. A''?"',-.' y '' CHILDREN'S WASH DRESSES .. ; .' \j' ,\ «u*4HB___SBJ___»"'k \ Our range of Children's Wash Dresses'is very complete; and we.are,.,- showing soome, very eceptional values in'Gingham and Chambray ,gar- .- . ments; thesethe made in-the very latest styles and.in a.large range;;*'' of checks and plain effects, .with appropriate, trimmings; in sizesfrom" * 2 to 14.years, and at prices from 75c. to $3.50. ■ /'•-? • : - .'- iw*'.. • „. SPECIAL IN CHILDREN'S STRAW HATS We are placing a large number of'Straw Hats on'the Bargain, Table A, ' "for quick-selling. These, come in plain, arid fancy straw, and,-are. •'. -.. specially priced for Saturday at 25c. eachv ". , , :i5 .•>•••••••' .40 .25 .35 - >, Gold Standard Baking-Powder, "12 oz. Carnation" Wheat Flakes, per pkg.,.. Blueberries, 2 lb. tins, 2 for -...'."... ? Lawtori berries, 2 lb. tins, 2 for Gold Label Cherries, 3 lb. tins, 3 for A..... .if 1.00 Apples, gallon tins, each ............. .40 Australian Raisins, 2 lb for -....? .25| Lethbridge Flour,'98 lb. sack' A..'.'.'..i:}.. .$3.25 *. Walker's Grape Juice, pints-each A .'. .30, v - . -. " - L 7 A *"-■ *. Peanuts, per lb.* • •; •.- V\ ......;••• '.a..;,'va y*1- vv'' ;",: "■. , \ Alymer's .Pork'arid Beans, small, 4 for,.. *-*' , '■• ' .,- , .-"•>< - ■ A ■ -. ., '*:■ " "White Gloss Lily, Starch, 3 pkg. for,.-.... Durham's Corn' Starch; 2.'pkg? for .-,..'.', - ■ ' •*• *;-. -y . . * ;, Tuxedo Jelly Powders, 4 for. ,• H. P. Sauce, %'pts..... .\............ - Lyle's English;Syrup,' 2 lb. tins ...]... '..J* ' ' - " A ' * h' _.t* r - '•> ' T O. Gold Standard Tea, .regular .50 per lb. .'.A' • ' ' ■■-,■ -.* ■ '-•*•' *. •-*■ -- 7 -,-*■,"; . Corn, 2 lb. tins, 5 for' 7 . Old' Dutch' ,Cieariser,'.3-for.7 .. , W.e.afe showing all,t?his season Vriew'-blocks in Btraw' and fibre. 7 Men's Boaters VithAvide'leaf from $i.0^vto $3.00.*'r ^ : p Men's Telescoped '// _ Men's High Crown bip pront shaped' jn f^re, straw and imitation Panama, from $l.p0 to $3.50. - » ■'» •■ *. ^-i ■• I -. *. *' --"-,' "- _■ ' . .«t • ' ■ . ; .-• ■'. Men's I?anarria Hats •i ' ' - '? ' " A%.,,- ■„!.'• .. "- - *'* v . * If you want a Panama Hat that is guaranteed (genuine Pariama) we can! supply you in tQe flowing blocks: Telescope, with dip front, $7.50 tb $20.00; High Crown; wide leaf,' $7.50 to $20.00; Medium round crowns, dip'front- $7.50 to $20.00. . .,-i" .a i~t.i,vy.--i?y. Here and There Mayor Amiable, 'ot'Nelson, was a visitor to, this cltr. X A. V. Lang, of Frank, was a visitor to Fernie on Tuesday, Ernest J. Dickie, who has been on a, visit to tho land of his boyhood days, roturnod to Fernie on Thursday. Tho regular monthly tea of tho Mo- ? tliodlBt Church will be given by Mrs. J. F. Dimmiok on Tuesday, May 14, from 3 to 6 p.m. J. W. Bennett and Joo Grafton are busy those days shaking hands with old acquaintances. They returned on Sunday last and aro looking in the pink ot condition. Rev. Mr. Hannan, of Coal Creek, will preach in the Methodist Church on Sunday,, morning. In tho ovon- Inn a union sor.vloo will be held In tho Ilaptlst Church. , Thos. Crahan, of' Michel, was over on business in the city 7 during U_e week. The Fernio'Dancing Assembly ex- tend a vote of thanks to 'the' ladies who so kindly supplied; refreshments at the closing dance on Thursday last. THIEVES GO TO JAIL ' FOR FOUR MONTH8* His Honor Judge Thompson held county court here Monday, Tuesday, and - Wednesday. , The two Smith brothers, Arthur and "Alfred, wero found guilty of theft and sentenced on Tuesday to four months in .thb Nolson jail. These are .the boys accused of stealing from'the C. P. R. freight sheds here somo time ago. . H, W. Herchmer conducted the prosocutlon arid A.'I. Fisher appeared for tho defendants, v.. *i Hats from 50c to $1.50 Wl * Vi.- ■ -'£. ■s Felt Hats -y, i^ew ^shipment of t^'.ldtwtj-noveitiesin Mcn?s Colored SoftfFelt ust-arfived.; ;^({.._ AA "y) v"7 ;? "'■"'. X '''"■ • , - , \ ■• Telescopes in-new crji0rgA' ,-* ■'■•• , -* A '.: ' \' Fidortwinibest'Am'e-t-icanfeitg1'- .' •. ,' -. . .-/J A w ,-' ' ' y^X '"A ">■ J;? -*; '• *■ '-■''.*■ '; Xfi yX t Stiff Hats in new. back's from' the,best English manufacturers. \ Prices range from $\.60.to$4.00.A .,.-/ -,"' \.S..XX. . .«'*>>. ..-„ :\ V'-fA-* '•;'• .-* -";-.-;, />*■* ■•-'>^.>*'-''!-'-E7''..'^i*l'"V /■« v '' Boys' Felt Hats -We have a'largerVa^e of BoysTelt'Hats;than we have ever shown^ .before. * Made.iriihe new.^elescope;:als6iidora:andrRound Crown" ^ ,dip front .styles., , - "y* 'y'? '.' J- • ^ '*'."' y-7Priees.from$l>0p to ^,50, --„:,., A.-'A*' A-' « ' ■.-; ;y,A'*.^ , -. -p.- -f.A >» -A'A-, _*. yx "& % ft*.. .;y . <<• -.. eu',., .v *-. v.*a. i '\ 1 "* •„-. ' *- , v,i \t 1 r> ,„ ,C '\0 ■f?'i^j«- Vri-t,"; ?>' |V>' >J. sH-<-T|^7 "WAR ON THE PLAINS" ■ 7-;.":".c,•'•.-;'- * ON AT THE ISIS CROWS, NEST PASS LEAGUE, *• —' -. .'-r^.-'OPENS? .. . . ,- 7; II, VL, Dlmmlck, formerly of Moylc, ■who has been for sometime working at Boavor Creek, pansed throusU Fernio on Wednesday on route to moot tho directors of Aurora Mine, who aro contemplating driving a tunnol tn tho abovo named property. Rumor has it that olthor Fielding, or Mackenzie King, Mlnlaters of Finance and T.abor r-ospoollvoly In tho Inte LDurler Qovernroont, will be nakod to bo the Lllieral stnndard bearer In tho forthcoming Eait Kootenay by-eloo- tlon. WRIT I88UED FOR THE KOOTENAY BYE.ELECTION OTTAWA, May O.-Tho writ for the Kootenay byo-oloctlon, .made neneso* ary by the realgnatlon of Mr. A. S. Goodovo, to accept tho position ot Railway Commissioner, was Issued yesterday. Tho dato of tho election will bo settled by.the returning offloer, • Tho speakor's warrant for constituencies of Macdonaid nnd south Slmcoo also have been issued, but the writ has not been IbbuciI by tbo Cabinet 'The 101' Bison picture marks a new era "in .motion. photography. They tells,the true story of early life in the west, reproducing'in "every detail tho stirring Incidents that follow the trail of civilization as It progressed westward. ■ Those who havo seen "War on- the Plains" declare it one of the groateat Frontier pictures ever produced, . The fire scenes are said to eclipse the "Fall'(of Troy." The photography and , ensemble are superior to tho "Golden ' Wedding," recently ohown at the Isis, and the battle scenes aro equal to any witnessed in, motion pictures. The large number of pooplo in tho cast," tho herds of cattle, the droves of horses, tho inspiring grandeur of the scenic background, tho excellent photography arid the acting combine to make this .^picture a masterpiece. The Isis Theatre has boon fortunate In floourlng this picture, which will be shown on Wednesday and'Thursday, May 15 and 16. Tho program for to-night and tomorrow Is! "At Rolling ForkB," "A Bono ABylum," "Trouble Maker," "Divided Ring," "PotBdam," and "How Gorald Missed Getting Married," '.**-. ■i*.V.vP'; V:.fW Tho Ladles' Guild of Christ Church will hold a social evening in the bago- tnent of the church on Wednesday, May 15. A program will be given and refreshments served. All interested In the church and friends of tho con- (.rogation nro Invited to come and apend a ploasant ovonlng. f*. M. O'Ttrlon, M/P-P.. «tat«« thnt •Ine© the Alborta T^glnlaturn nan adjourned ho addroiied thirty meetings throughout the country, mostly amongst farmers, twenty-eight of -'"*- "• _f •' '. anticipated. The sale of literature h_. report* Is Increasing all the time. FOR SALTS—Throo slmr-OB In tho Fort Stoolo nnowory, Price, $275. Apply to U. N. 07, Frank, Alta. TO ALL WHOM IT MAY CONCERN I, Archibald Luko, hereby notify all whom it may concern, that from this ditto I shall not be responsible for di-bti contracted by my wife, (Signed) A LUKI.. Fernie, B. C, MSy 10th ,1012, During the absence of Kev Mr. D(m- mlck from town thoro will be union service-! betwen the Baptist and Me- Utodlst congregations ai follows: Sunday evening, May ll, In the Baptist Cbnr-/fh; Bnnday. morning, May 10, In the Methodist Church; Sunday, morning, May St, In Ux. Baptist Church; Sunday evening, May 34. In tbe Methodist Church. The GRAND THEATRE One Night only «■ MONDAY EVENING, MAY 13 H. E. Pierce fie Co. present "Iii Wyoming" A Romance of the Western Plains By Willard Mack ' Association 'football in . the Pass opened foAtheVpresent'season on Saturday'last, all tW_yclubs . under the jurisdiction■ ot\the C.'N. P.' Leajguebe;' ing engaged. ''-''y The weather ,w.as ideal ,.for the games and everything was favorable to good; faBt football. - Michel put up.,tho best performance of the day, and their victory by three goals to nothing over a. strong Fernie team speaks .volumes for their side and betokens a successful seasjon for last year's League champions. , The Fernie team was a little weak in defence, but this will be remedied for their noxt, game. The .game at Coal Creek between the locals and Coleman ended in a goal-less draw. The game waB both hard and, fast throughout, and while both toamB had chances to score, nei* ther side could claim to have any advantage, tho result bolng a true lndox of tho run of tho play. Bellovuo, at home, just succeeded ln capturing the points from Hosmer. Tho result being two to one, in their favoV, Iiosmor havo no rtasoh to be ashamed of their performance, as Bellovuo Ib a particularly hard side to defeat at homo. Below la glvon the position of tho various clubs on tho League tabic: GoalB P. W. L. D. for agflt. PtB Michel ....1100 3 — 0 3 Bollovuo ..11002—' 2 Coloman ..10010 — 0 1 Coal,Creek 10 0 10 — 0 1 Hohmer ... 1 0 1 0 1 — 2 0 Fornlo .,..10 10, 0 — 3 0 Two point for a win and ono for n draw. Only ono game U scheduled for today, Hosmor playing Michel at Hos- mor. This will bo a real test for Ilie Hosmor Club, and should thoy Biicceod in defeating the champions their prospects for,tho season will be enhanced materially. The Michel sido will have lots of confidence after last week's display, and wilt be very hard to beat. Footballers In tbe Pass will regret to hear of tho death of Owen Joinson, of fc'ernio. Ho is one of the brother.) Joinson who played for Coal Creek for several wagons, and with bli brother Peter provided pome of tho trickiest football seen in. the Pass. IIo bad lieen 111 but a few days when the end came on Sunday TaiL Tho funeral which waa conducted by the United Mlno Workers, "was attended bjr representatives of tbe Coal Creek and Fernie Clubs, and alio by the Junior*. Jolnuon tflavog a wife and one "child, and much sympathy li felt for them tn tlielr sad bcrcayetuout .ti v» x%y*j%t '-\*;j-'" ' 4 *■ '''' A..!-!-,-.- I#. Every once in a whils a good thing .oomeV'ybur way, and it is simply u^^o you whether you make it yours, or blindly pass it by. .:. sy, Prices 50c, 75c and $1 Ledger Ads pay Door To-day is «.»'_*.!*■ ry Xt . J; v _ If you're wise and aljyo you'U wt jn on th.B whilo tho timo in ripo to turn ' imofl into dollara almost "'OTorBiiht;'** ' dimes Big Lots from $250 and up And No Interest JuBt 10 por cont down and 5 p^ cenl a month givog you ownor8i,ip 0f rotti proporty that should solvo all your fnturo financial problems. Ask Us-Where, How and Why No ..fn. tellirior von tho dotails in \\\\n cTinun ."- ^-rtni.-. tnV" \\^ ".^ev «^»>nr to do th osubect justice aud ovon ti10n you rightly would wimt'to " ■-" * "'* TALK IT OVER . BO COMB AND 8KB UfMlAVB HME AND MAKE HONEY I i YOUBfl FOB PEOSPBRITy ,i| , The Dominion Stock & Bond Corporation, Ltd. .. VANCOUVER,. B, C. ii M. A. KASTNER, Agent for Fernie and District afr St ;'*«•. • , « ,..