^ferovinciajLibrar IndtiiitKai vnity is Strength. '^ Ju« 3Q-X2 i The Official Organ of District No. 18, U. M. W. of A. KM Political Unity is Victory. No. 41, Vol. VI. THE DISTRICT LEDGER, FERNIE, B.C., MAY 31 $1.00 A YEAR. POLITICAL GRAFT IN D YNAMITE PLANT Jury Blames Fire Boss for Cause of Death of Miner ■ At the adjourned inquest held In Lethbridge last Friday, at the Mounted Police Barracks, over- the death of Sam Popovitch (whose death was reported iii"last week issue), a'verdict was brought In by the jury to the effect that Popovitch'came by his death through the premature' fifing of a blasting shot and'that there was carelessness en.the part of James Carson, - the shot lighter or flro boss. Af ten'; tho inquest'Carson was detained by the Moutned Police on a warrant charging manslaughter. He was released on bail and will have a preliminary hearing on Monday morning before C. H. West, J.P. The inquest was presided over by Coroner A. E. Humphries. Evidence was given by Thos. O'Donnell, mine' manager, and J. D. Keith, pit boss, explaining the modus operandi of the firing of shots. Carson gave evidence to the effect that before firing; ihe shot he had examined the plaoo with Popovitch and left tho latter tn connect up the wires and went to the next entry where his batteries were. He heard some one cry "Fire!" and saw a light at the point wbera he expected to see Popovitch. He thought it was Popovitch who called aiid hn thereupon called "Fire!" in reply and turned the-key that fired tlie shot. He did not enter the place aga'n as „jvas._the_praotice,~because_he-ha.d_oth-. er shots to fire ,and never doubted for a minute but that everything was all right. ■Mine Inspector James Stirling and Acting-President Jones of District 18, XT. M. W. of A., gave evidence regarding the A'bn-ta Mining Regulations and showed that Carson had disobeyed the provisions of tho Mines Act In not making absolutely sure, that the place was "safe' when he fired, and also In not going Into and examining the place aftor he had fired the shot. Several'-' miners gavo evidence regarding the finding ,of Popovlt.ch's body and to where they were standing at the time of the firing of the shot. Tbe jury wac composed of Ed. Pulley, foreman, Georgo Coutts, Jacob Walton, William Grant, Samuol La Felts, Guy Roy, and was only out a short timo beforo arriving at a vor-^ diet of carelessness on the part of' Carson. James Carson Committed for Trial for Manslaughter LETHBRIDGE, May 29.—Testimony at tho preliminary honrlng ot -Tamos Carson, who Is charged with manslaughter in connection with tho death of Samuel Popovitch at the Lethbridge Collieries on the 20th of May, was pretty much a repetition of that given at • the inquest, where a verdict of death caused by a premature explosion was rendered. C. H. West,. J.P., after hearing the evidence, formally charged the accused, who had nothing to say. - He was then committed tor trial at the next sitting "of the court having criminal jurisdiction In Lethbridge. Dr. James McCracken, of Coalhurst, gave evidence that he had examined ,the body of Popovitch just after the accident, and had; found the right half of the victim's ja wcarried -away, and a portion of the right half of his neck torn open and partially fidded with coal dust and a bit of iron wire. The doctor thought that the wounds in question were sufficient to cause death, and did not examine the body further. He was also of the opinion that death could have been caused by an explosion. The Mine Manager Thomas O'Donnell, mine manager was called to the stand, and briefly described three different methods of placing and firing a shot He stated that he did'not give personal instructions to the fire boss, Carson, previous to the explosion in question, but it was understood that fire bosses were also governed' by the instructions in the Mines Act. He al'so-stated-that-Garson's-reason-for- not having examined the entry in which Popovitch was working, previous to switching on the current which fired the b'last, was that he had several other shots to make, and as he had. heard the. shout "Fire!" and seon a light In the entry, which he thought was Popovitch's, he had not deemed It necessary to examine tho spot, thinking that Popovitch was in a placo of safety. He also stated that Carson had instructed Popovitch to go to Mike Joy- man's entry for safety. The Pit Boss John D. Keith, the pit boss, testified regarding the Instructions on the day of tho fatal blast. Thomas Hatton, pumpman, and Mike Joyman, minor, gavo testimony Blmllnr tb that at, tlio Inquest. Sergeant Wade, of the R.N.W.M.P,,, who took notes at tho Inquest, was called, but tho attorney for tho defence objected to questions regarding tho evidence taken on that occasion. Mr. West granted the pbjeo);Ion, and tho accused waB commlttod. Conybeare, Church and McArthur aro tho prosecutors for tho crown, and Colin Macleod, of Macleod, counsel for tho defence, CARDEMONE versus C. N. P. COAL COMPANY, LTD. This Is a test case bringing before the courts the matter of the snow- slide which occurred at Coal Creek on the 30th of last December. There is riot much law available as to the liability of companies on account of snowslides, and the final disposition of this case will settle the law on this very important principle. The case came on for hearing before a special jury on Friday, 23rd, and after the plaintiff's case had been heard- Mr. Justice Murphy .expressed the. opinion .that. hib cohsidered."'that there was not sufficient evidence to let the case go the jury. He'finally decided to, let the case gd"'before: the jury, but in view of his expressed opinion in the presence of the jury a dismissal of the action was allowed by counsel acting for the plaintiff, and an appeal will be taken from the opinion of His Lordship. W. A. Macdonald, K.C., and A. Mac- Neil for the plaintiff. P. E. Wilson and J. J. Martin for the defendant. NO BALDWIN- FELT GUARDS SHALL WORK IN FAYETTE CULSHAW versus Cl N. P. COAL COMPANY LTD. This appeal came up for hearing before. His Lordship and on.account of !the press of timo .it wasVcletermined- that .Counsel send in, written argu- ments and let the.case be disposed :o"f in th'at'-'way. . '■■ ■"■'*'' --.,, ■■>- - - . .A-Special Meeting, of the Executive Board• was-: '.held at Frank on Thursday. The first matter to be dealt with was the nominations for the ensuing election of District President. Ex-President-Stubbs, with a majority of, the nominations, and J. E. Smith were the only two nominees and arrangements were made to place their names on ballots according to the Constitution for the election which will be held on Oth June; ' - ! The next matter under consideration ,was the) reports of the majority (Prank Farrington, chairman, and Wm. Lees) and the minority (T:''.France) re the charges preferred by Stubbs againit Board Member .Gray. The majority report ■ of Farrington and Lees found Gray guilty in all the four charges, whilst the minority report exonerated him. Reports were received by the Board and action deferred until) next Board meeting. These reports will appear in Letter of Sheriff Davis, of Fayette County, Has the Right Ring, and the Bludgeon and Black-Jack Shall Be Relegated to the Rear—All per- sons Shall Keep Within the Pale of"the Law'., X-Kr^- y Ay , y ,: , |,ayette'ville;,W.;'Va'., A7-'-: '■' 'X'^ ; .■■■. '. j!ay 2-ft ]f)i3 Mr, Tliomas Haggerty; Charleston, West'Virginia. Deai Sir,— ■ . An''attempt is being made to organize a miners' union in Fayette county, and. as serious ' difficulties have heretofore been encountered by your organization in its attempts to organize,, and as trouble is constantly arising over this question, I want to make myself clear both to your organization and to the coal operators. It is ray intention to endeavor to rir.niain peace and order and uphold the law under all circumstances, and no violations of the law will be permitted if the same can be avoided by myself and deputies. I belieVe the miners have the same right to organize as any other class of professional or laboring men, and so long as they stay within the pale of the law it shall be my policy to give them absolute protection. I notice that His Excellency, Governor Hatfield, has declared against the operation of the Baldwin Guard Agency,'which has proven a menace to tne, coal sections of this state heretofore. I am in hearty accord with his ^policy. I do not believe the^coal companies have- the right club their workingmen into sub- to West Virginia West Virginia, tho Siberia of the I Berger Arrives at Charleston—Starts United States, is to be Investigated by I Work at once—Two Editors Congress. Senator Kerns of Indiana Belgian Syndicate Buys Taber Mines Big Development In Sight In Coal Fields TABIfllt, May 28.—Sovoral vory Important conl doals which will moan much for thn development of tho large coal aroa tributary to Tnbor nro now ponding, and will probably bo cloned up within tlio noxt wook or two, A woalthy Ilolglan syndicate has purchased nn extensive area Just north of tho town, nlong tho river, whoro tho quality of tho coal la of tho richest, and nro preparing this summor to commonco oporntlons on a largo scalo. Another syndicate from tho Pacific conBt has purchased tho Monarch col* Uorlos, and will operate undor tho namo of tho Monarch Consolidated, Tlio old Monarch mlnos will ho romod- ollod and additional plant Installed. It Is also understood that tho Canadian Northorn Hallway who havo a charter for -a road Into Tabor, aro looking Into conl proportlos near hero. THE SITUATION -Wl* tttlm l-WfcHitW Wo aro ln rocolpt of tho following telegram from Frank Farrington, International Organizer nt Nanaimo, who U handling tho troublo In that district: NANAIMO, B. c, May 20,—The general strlko situation on tlio iBlnnd li very satisfactory, ond tho mines ot Nanaimo and South Wtlllngton sro some plenty tied up, while tho output nt Cumberland and lAdysmtth, which has never been considerable since thinning of trouble, Is gradually falling off. Western Fuel Company attempted to stampede men y-Mterdsy by offering agreement which grunted small incroaso of wages ott certain daises of labor, the men rejected th* proposition lind declared thoy wilt not enter Into agreement except It bn conducted with thoir organization, tho IJiiltod Mino Workers of America. Tlio same attempt was mado at Jin- glopot mino this morning and met with similar fnto. Pross Is dollbor- iniify nuHriuireuuntliig conditions and hostllo Interests aro using evory Influence to croato dlsscntlqn and dlrls- Ion among tho strikers. Howovor, tho men aro solidly united and refuse to ho doeolvort, Warn all minors to Ignoro press reports nnd stay away from Island until they nro officially notified that strlko Is settled, NOTICE ♦ All mineworkers art re- ♦ qotstsd te stsy away from ♦ Vancouver Island as all union ♦ min art on strike thure. has announced his intention of forcing the Federal Government to probe the Infnmlos that wero perpetrated undor tlio forms of law and order. Martial law Is to be Investigated and peonage will be looked into, and the responsibility of lawlessness placed where It belongs, * If tho senator from Indiana can. secure a favorable hearing. Senator Kerns, after receiving a plea from Ex-Senator Watson of West Virginia bogging that tho investigation *bo dropped, concluded that It was about time for nn Investigation, whon It boenmo known that Watson who pleadod against Investigation was ono of tho largest coal operators In tho state, Senator Kerns In his * speech, said: "u'oportB of tho hunting of men across tho hills as though they woro escaped convicts, or wild boasts Is the question and wo are going to hnvo an Inquiry. Charges Of violation of contract labor laws and uso of martini law aro nmong tho things wo will probo. "I propose to have It Bhown thnt whon fodornl oxports Investigated tho conditions last yoar, wliolo pagos of tho roport woro suppressed by tho do- pnrtmont of commorco and labor. "Do you realize that down thoro, within 250 ni lies of tho national cnpl- toi, a drumhead coui'tmartlnl has for tho paBt 30 days boon trying "Mother" Jonos, woman SO years of ago, who for 40 years has booh engaged In humanitarian work and ls ono of tho vory greatest women In this country. Sho 1b snid to know moro peoplo than any othor Amorlcan woman, "Thoro nro a fow tilings that a ■LUli(jit.-Pinu(iui i-iin-BUh'H.i-iil Oi (»t;cit Y-Jj'&'toto i>i%'HUi;v i'himhl fi'imhli'):" It Is no wonder that a coal baron should raise his voice against n con- Eirosslonnl Investigation. This conl- linron ns well ns tho othor nrrogant . i,,,.*.., ,_ .. ,*i ,. i. . .. ,* «*-*.'* ..4. a* 4'fi*-A l,X,t4lll...'4, & ,41, Wt "-*»J*Wt> fields of West Virginia, know that terrorism, poonago and tho suspension of civil rights havo prevailed In West Virginia nnd that tho strikers lmvo beon subjected to outrages, that make Russia look llko a paradise, "Mother" Jones, against whom tho venom of thn coal Irnrons has been hurled, m»y yet see the tyrants" of West Virginia begging for mercy, for If signs do not fall, the time Is close at hand when even the economic master will tremble befor* the rising Indignation of men and women who lovo and loathe tyranny*—Miners JTaga- t!n». Free CHARLESTON, W. Va., May 27.— With tho arrival here of Victor L. Berger, tho committee ot three chosen by tho National Committee of the Socialist party to Investigate conditions ln the coal mining districts of Kanawha County and to lay their findings boforo Prosldont. Wilson is complotod. Tho work of t,ho commlttoo will now bo taken up In earnest, no detail of tho charges of poonago, persecution and'-slaying ot the striking miners by Baldwin-Felts guards, and tho Ignoring of constitutional rights by tho authorities will escape careful consideration. Tho commlttoo will leave for Paint Crook and Cabin Crook ns soon ns possible W, II. Thompson and ED. Ram- baugh, the editors of tho Socialist nnd Labor Star of Huntington, W, Vn„ who woro arrostod nbout two wooks ago and whoso plnnt was wrecked by Governor Hatfield's ordor, woro released from Jnll yesterday. Thoy declared that thoy would roBume tho publication of tho Star as soon as tha damago dono to tho plant could bo ropnlrod. Thoy refused to glvo bonds to koop tho ponco, declaring thoy would talk, wrlto nnd think that which thoy believed to bo right nt}d would still bo within tho Jaw, Tho throat that thoy would bo arrested again If they dared to take up thn work whoro thoy had left off, was not taken seriously. Tho two woro In Jnll for thirteen days, but wore never brought to trial. Prison bars bogun to loom largo whon tho Governor Issued n state- 'm-.nl (.*> ,,.1,l»r 1*., .1 •■ ,■*.,... .* tl ,l <4 I The Lawrence Dynamite ftPlant" Pplitician Received 700 Dollars From Millionaire' Defendant, He Says not words, will tit. my nml move," Vn names wero mentioned hy the Governor, but Its significance Is apparent. LABOR DISPUTES IN ENGLISH MIOLANOS LONDON, May 20--Aftcr a period of comparative calm tho English Industrial world In disturbed by rt series of extensive labor disputes which have broken out iu tlio Midlands. The tin- rest tokest tho form generally of n demand for a minimum wage by tho unskilled wprkcrs. hi nearly every ease the strlko was Ugttn without gtvlng notl« to the employani, rt ts eaUmat'd WM*) »re on strlk* or locked out The carters* strike at Bradford Pid to several MreltlBg conflict* with tho police ytnit-Htnf, mission through the agency of "paid thugs" who go about the country and assault, beat and hold up private citizens -.while travelling the public highways-and while going about a legitimate business ln a peaceable manner/ The Baldwin guard system will' not bo tolerated In Fayette county so long as I am sheriff, because I believe its operation tends to lawlessness and Is a menace to the peace and general welfare of the country. I want to admonish you1 to koop all of your organizers within tho palo of tho law, and advise all of the miners to go about their work of organization In a quiet and peaceable manner, having duo respect for tho law and tho officers of tho law on all oc cnslons and undor all circumstances, and If this policy ls pursued tho min- ers and their organization may depend upon mo for aid and assistance In the suppression of any and all unlawful attacks, holdups nnd soleuros. I onrnostly hopo that your organization and tho coal companies of this county will got together on terms agreeablo to both sides, and that a sottlomont will ho brought about satisfactory to nil parties Intorosted but as abovo stated tho "bludgeon" will not bo permitted In so far as I am ablo to enforce tho law, and If tho miners or any of the organizers connected with your organization are attacked or assaulted, ploaso roport tho fact to.nio'forthwith, and I will do everything In my powor to soo that tlio guilty parties aro brought to Justice. Vory truly yours, T. .1. OAVIH. Sheriff. Immedtntoly upon rocolpt of tho abovo Iottor, Mr. Thomas Ifnggorty replied to Sheriff Davis as follows: Mny 2Hrd, loin ■T. J, DnviH, Sheriff, « Payottovlllo, W.Vn. near Blr,—Your favor of tho 19th Inst. duly received and contents carefully not(*d. Wo npprnelnlo vnry much tho exceptionally fair position you" luvo taken relative, to law nnd ordor In Fnyotto county, and also appreciate tho nssurniicn of protection of your offlco to our organlznrs In going about their logltlmnto work In n lawful nnd 11-f-WPmWn minnrr I assure you that thn TnternnMonnl Organisation of tho Mino Workors have always boon nnd still aro lovers of law and order and Infractions glvon from tho International Head- quarters to *lu*lr ottlrr-ri tire to' lhr» of/net thnt our rupnwritnllvos will he law abiding, p-rncejible and pro-mw cnto their work In a manor that will add dignity to the organization that thoy repreiumt. Wn havo, however, as your letter Indicates, bad many of our pcoph* »Utr*%vtr..I and la muni cases badly bealen up hy Baldwin- F«IU mo im>tti wviiu U> ih** «xlt»nt ni injuring them almort beyond m- oorttry. Itentt; wo app-nf*i»fi,' :. i ., , , , . ,,,.*,,, ■.... ..,, t. «***•„,.*•» «* ■'■.■;,■, ,.-,* ..... ' \i\t* Win t'tm"X\<-r'::t'ty,i, Mi* rnwTiiii'* t r-cqiiOBts from different Loenls*. and | tho'persistent urging of samo, and * also considering the m.*u;nltm1< Ot the I ls»uo Involved, I lmvo, nft*r «-un-fal ,.rt„t,t,1, ,..* ,*,., (Continued cm Page 1) elded lo acc-cpt nomination ii;.*t*i tli" Issue Involved,, (tml 'upon lhal Issue only will I Btaml, Thnt l'A\u*. d««t!y stated in; "Whether or not tho in«mb*er»bi!> of District 18 opprovn of th* nrtlm nf <»ur District Official*, and tho incikn employed l.v them tn tlu* wi-ent M berta Provincial Election." The law pat**d at th« Imtt District Convention r#*ds a* follows: "In advancing the interests of the MlBeworltef* of ttd* MiMti, mi iht> politic! ftnlrt, wv. tnvtj.f"mtrUt. thnt our members endow* ikt> platform of the SoelalMt Party of Canada." For my part, I am of the opinion that tho actions of our District Offlq;" lals on this occasion Is a direct ylqN. lation of tljo law passed by tho District Convention of 1013 ,and Is also In direct opposition to the oxprosiscd. wIhIiob of our membership, through their delogates at previous District Conventions. If elected to offlco I shall uso my boat endeavors to carry out tho provisions of tho abovo law, and that, subject to tho approval of the District Executive Board, my first duty will bo to boo that our official organ, tho District Lodger'Shall bn a medium of education uIodk theso lines, and not iih a medium'to'gratify'tho porsonal * ambitions of any particular Individual, All othor affairs of tho District shall rocuivo my careful consideration and prompt attention, with tho end In view, that by Intelligent cooperation of tho officers of this district and (Iio membership generally, wo mny retrieve somo of tho mistaken mnde, mnl recover hoiiio of tho lost, 'prestige of our organization In this district. No mutter whin tho romult of tlm election may ho',*l wIhIi to tako this / opportunity to e\|ire«i« iny Ij-mhI w{nIm>h J for the fiituro wolf nro of District IV Fra tenia liy yourn* I .IOH\ l). SMITH. j (Wo must admit wo ore nt a Urn* jlo «nd«rst;uul Mr.;.. Smith's remark:* I annul the Dlrttrlei U>dt»«»r. nnd wrmM | add that shim wo lmvo taken tho I iiuiuiiKeinejii ol ihiK i»(i|iHr over evi-ry |COfrf;*pondejit la;, rfsiuhi-ii ttcrupittoiiii tonAiik'tJYiUni. ..ml tin.- jin-nuii Iva.h:ii- tlvo Itoiird have in ovt-ry itiHttuieo given us) to uhd«'fntc.Ml thm th.t polky -ni uii> paper remajus tnwh Uie nuiio )«r it Juts* been for tlie hint three years. We nre In the same |nm|tlwt that other editors have been and must bn ; wiu'ii editing thl* sheet, with thts ox- ffj.tlon, wo have no nfflUntlons'wIth 'yr.y n'ffrnr or member of {tv, ox-mi- jtiv.. ami when tho next exceutivfi AAA: x ;n*ni tli.it. uii! ..uli lUmii Utter, then tu» ar«t perfectly ready to stop aaSde, bul In tttt* meantime* thin xhfpt Is not b*»lng used to "gratify tho personal nmbltlrm* of any particular "it!SitI'.-tmV* *Tid. vltft-rn' Mom this on w-w, nt fnr .nt **'■' are cotwevued. rtrolt*© a rather rwd« awakening — FA.) THE DISTRIOT LEDGER, FERNIE, B.C., MAY 31 Great Northern Train arrives Fernie from South at 9.30 a.m. Leaves Fernie for South at 12.43 p.m. Daily except Sunday Sharp connection at llexford. for passengers and express from Western points, and .connection with G.N. fast mail and express from east. Latest equipment and best service for Eastern and Western points. PAGE THREE Fire Protection of Coal Mines By James Taylor, Inspector of Mines, Peoria, III. J. S. THOMSON PHONE 161. BOX 305. Bicycles made in Canada THIS MEANS SOMETHING TO YOU THE FAMOUS otocycle CLEVELAND MASSEY BRANTFORD PERFECT Cash $45.00, or terms of Three Payments $50,00 THE STANDARD BICYCLES (Guaranteed) $38.50 cash, or terms $42.50 in three payments English made bicycles (Edie Coaster Brakes, Warwick Tyres) $38.50, Terms $42.50 ■ - Gel au Indian Motor Cycle and enjoy a trip through the mountains JOHN MINTON - Fernie Bicycle Store . No problem is more deserving of careful study than the saving of human life, and opinion is well nigh universal that safety muit cer hold.fi:st place. As one of the state inspectors of mines the more I investigate the causes of fires, explosions and other accidents in coal mines it appears to me that the thing to be dreaded is the human element. Carelessness and inefficiency find their way in most mines. The wall of * caution that naturally surrounds the man who digs coal is torn down completely. The working fnci? of an entry or room is only as safe as the miner employed therein makes It. Hence the surest way to remove the accident Is to educate the employes. If they do not comprehend the dangers that surround them how can thoy be expected to act with caution la the routine of daily work?, We readin the usual newspaper report: "Another mine explosion"; "Another mine fire," etc.; and "that the mine was in excellent condition; it was a model- up-to-date mine." We shall continue to read the same reports until the human element has been instructed, while working in and' about the coal mines, how best to prevent fires and accidents. The best fire protection of mines should he the human element, which at the present time, consists of representatives from all nations. From 30 to 40, per cent are English-speaking; 60 to 70 per cent are non-English- speaking. If we are to have fire protection in mines this human element must be brought to the efficient standing of a skilled mechanic, It is unfortunate that such unskilled labor is gaining a foothold in our coal mines. The fact is before us, and a remedy is needed. Experience Is fully demonstrating that neither life nor property is safe when in the keeping of densely ignorant and inexperienced men. To make mines safe and profitable we must encourage tlie men working in them to obtain such instruction as will brighten, elevate and fit them to be our protectors. When possible, all mine employes should be instructed as to dangers, prevention, cause and effective methods; of fighting mine fires. "Mine managers, assistant mine managers, timbermen and drivers, should be drilled in withdrawing the men from mines; and individual miners should receive instruction on the subject. Impress on all underground employes the importance of instantly investigating the slightest indication of fire. A full knowledge of a present danger is the surest safeguard; because such knowledge suggests at once the remedy, at least admonishes caution. Ypu know that most of our misfortunes In coal mines result from a disregard of common knowledge, a violation of elementary principles. What we lack most is courage—courage to prevent our co-workers from opening a keg of-powder with a pick; courage to prevent him from violating the rules of the company; courage to refuse to be a party to expose ourselves to needless danger; courage to discharge the fellow;that .wilfully places his co-workers- in jeopardy; courage not to load coal where the roof is unsafe; courage to carefully examine the roof and coal face before loading coal; courage to see that our working place is safe and properly and promptly timbered; courage to fight and not to^run away from the first indication of, fire underground. Most of us like, to shift the blame and condemn the other fellow. When . the miner's roof comes down on hia back it has killed him, perhaps, because he neglected to prop it. He failed to extinguish a (burning canvas and his co-workers lost their lives. Would it be harsher discipline to send him home alive than to regulate matters so that an ambulance is necessary? The miner may think it a small error that he has made by leaving his props in the cross-cut or along the track when they should have been on end supporting the roof. Every man should know his part in promoting safety, and should be disciplined if he does not do it. Is the* operator* or mine manager alone to be blamed each time the roof falls on a miner, a driver is pinched, a mine fire is started? Discipline should be of the'workman by the workman and for the workman. Discipline is the mine manager's and miner's-most utmost need. It should be their main object, and they should urge it and enforce it. The j miner and'- operator—Should B FOUR Starting NIGHTS WEDNESDAY JUNE FRANK RICH CO. (EASTERN) Presenting the Musical Idyll "VARIETY KI17" Two Acts Two Scenes Tho Boat ovor seen In Fornlo ri0 - SUNSHINE GIRLSTT^ ■W*W\\mfm L 20 - MUSICAL NUMBERS - 20 The Best Talent that can be produced [fl V^B'H SH '!3H T^^hM B ETTER-r CHANGE OF BILL NIGHTLY CURTAIN RISES AT 8.30 MATINEE SATURDAY, JUNE 7th PRICES! 50c.,75c.,$l,00 B learn that it is to their advantage to lessen the losses pf the coal industry. The loss of life' and limb could be very materially reduced by the members of the United Mine Workers of America and the Coal Operator' Association of this State co-operating in the enforcement of every reasonable rule of safety aria' fire protection. Miners and operators should work as a unit in eliminating the causes of all accidents. The slogan at every mine should be: "Don't forget first-aid tb preventing accidents." The best fire-protected mines are those at which the operator gives the men a chance to develop by furnisnmg them with instructors at the mining camp, a night class, that makes safe and good work a matter of discussion. It puts a spirit of craft-pride in their hearts. These instructors should be men from the mine Who. have had practical experience. The best miner Is the one with character "and training who thinks for himself, who takes pride in the quality and quantity of his output, and becomes a successful and intelligent miner-mechanic. Fire protection of mines is secured by the use of the mine telephone. As you know, we have a mine telephone law in this state that provides for a party-line telephone, which includes one telephone on the surface not more than 200 feet from the .tipple, and one at the bottom of the hoisting shaft, or, in slope or draft mines, at the first cross-entries in operation. In addition thereto there must be one telephone at each inside parting. Telephone lines shall be repaired promptly when necessary. No mine official should pass these telephones at the inside parting without testing them by communicating with those in charge of the various parting telephones. There should be a system at each mine that requires the.shot firers to report by means of the mine 'phones to the night engineer the progress of their work as they go through the mine firing the,shots.. By this means the engineer, knows at all times just about where tho shot-firers are. If the shot-firers fail to report from the different stations at a certain time the engineer knows that something has gone wrong, and he summons help. If the last call of the shot- firers was from station No. 4, and they failed to call from station No. 5 at the .usual time the night engineer would be able to give the approximate location of the shot-firers, and if they met with an accident might be able to save them. In case of fire the shot- firers could give the location. At the present time .wo have too many bosses, face bosses, etc., to protect the miner against danger when, he could and should protect himself provided by the company ln compliance with the State mining law. The fire originated in a small tool house near the tipple and tramway. In ths was a fire extinguisher, in'the nearby engine house was the necessary hose, and close to the boiler house were two large tanks full, of water, with' pump connections. . The second engineer discovered the fire at 3.30 p.m. and gave the alarm by blowing the whistle —this mine is located one, mine from town—but failed to -use'■ the means provided for fighting fire, with the result that tipple, engine and boiler house, and part of the tramway, were destroyed, making a total loss of $5,- 000. The fire-fighting equipment was in good working order at the time .the fire started, but was of no service in extinguishing the fire, because the human element failed to make use of it for the purpose that it had been provided. A few weeks previous to this time'a fire started in a neighboring boiler house. The fireman got excited and failed to use ono of the two sets of hose located in the boiler houso, and the work of extinguishing the fire was left to the mine manager, who came , one. and one-half miles and secured ' the hose from the tipple and put out " the fire after it had destroyed two t sets of hose that the fireman had fail- " ed to use. WM. SCAIFE DIED Former Editor of the United Mine Workers' Journal Succumbs to Long Disease SPRINGFIELD, 111—William Scaife, one of the first state officials of District No. 12, U. M. \V. of A., for several years editor of the Mine Workers' Journal,. published at Indianapolis, Ind., and member of the State Legislature for one term, died at the Springfield Hospital, after suffering the past six months from cancer. He was aged 00 years and 17 days. Mr. Scaife was one of the pioneer organizers of the Mine Workera of this state and held a number of executive positions in th local organizations, as well as the district. lie was elected to the legislature frpm Grundy County and worked in the interest of labor legislation. The deceased was born in the County of Durham, England. ■against'commonplace^anfers! Care and precaution are the duty of every man just as much as if he were the mine manager. No provision of bosses will ever take the place of the miner's own watchfulness. Any man .worthy of the name of ■ a practical miner will seek his own safety and that of his fellows. In my opinion one of the best flro protectors at our mines is to install reversible fans. In the4 discussion of this question let us not confine ourselves to the opinion of any one or more persons, but pay heed to thoso who have had to do with the saving of life nnd proporty. In deciding the question of whether mine fans should or should not be built reversible wo should bo guidod by the results obtained In past experience, comparing tho many lives and property saved and lost where rovorslblo nnd non-reversible fans wero In operation. Let us havo facts tind not opinions on such an important subject; let us rely on thoso who have had .actual experience with iboth kinds of fans. At. midnight, January 11, 1902, the tower, Hliakor-Bcreen nnd building of tho Mnplowood Conl Company's Mino No, 1, nt Karmlngton, Illlnolu, woro on flro. On arriving nt tlio mine the writer found, the flro (joins down the hoisting shaft, which wns the downcast, Wo learned that no ono was in tho mine, but there was danger of setting fire to tlio shaft nnd the. timbers'nt; tho bottom, ns woll as tho stables, containing twelve liniluH, To provont this ko nl. once rovoruod thp fan shaft, nnd, nftor Hoeing Hint the mules woro snfo, stationed men at the bottom of the hoisting shnft to extinguish burning'timbers "of tho towor ns thoy foil Into tlio Rlinfl. Tlio flro dostroyod tlio towor nnd dump building, but tho shaft nnd mulon woro saved, Dncoiiibor fl, 11HH, a flro wiih Htartod on 'iho main Intake entry nt tlio Sholl HrnthcrH* mino, nt Dartonvlllo, Illinois, by a trnppor dropping IiIh lighted lamp on a quantity of liny which hnd boon allowed to ncctimiilnto nt tho iloor ho wna attending, Tho flro burned the door, timbers and all com- IniBtlhlo material for a disunion of Hovornl hundred foot nlong Uio main ■entry. Tlio mino timbers woro burn- Inn ffprnplv and tho hnlnMne tOmfMin. Iiir tlio downcasts thn nlr current-- lifo lino—won conveying tlio smokn nnd flro toward tlio working faco, whoro 121 men and boys woro work- Inn, Tho oimlncor reversed tho fan, thorohy rovorslnff Ute nlr curront. which proven tod tins flro and smoko from ranching tho men and gnvb thorn sufficient timo to climb tho ladder In (ho osenpoment shaft. Tho ntnlra had not yot boon placed In this Blmft. Lot uh mnko tho llfo lino ln tho mine at, Uint'wo can uwo It. tn Advantage whenever oeca*Ion mny nt* qulro. Not Ions ago the tlpplo at tho Sfjar Coal Company's Mine No. 1, at Cuba, wan burned down owing to tho toll* uro of tho human oloment to uho tho flro-flghtlng -equipment that had boen DR, PRICE'S Cream Baking Powder Pure, Healthful, Dependable Its active principle solely grape acid and baking soda. It makes the food more delicious and whole some. The low priced, low grade powders put alum or lime phosphates in the food. Ask Your Doctor About That A*-McDonalc£ FIRE INSURANCE Special Representative Sun Life Assurance Co. of Canada Agent Singer Sewing Machine $2.00 per month Phone 120 BLAIRMORE Box 22 Grand Union Hotel COLEMAN, Alta. Best of Accommodation We cater to the workingman's trade G. A. CLAIR :-: Proprietor Stephen L. Humble Dealer in Hardware, Stoves & Ranges Fancy Goods and Stationery BELLEVUE - - Alberta Steam Heated Throughout Electric Lighted THE KING EDWARD HOTEL J, L, GATES, Proprietor Fernie, B. C. The Leading Commercial Hotel of the City Rates $2,50 per day With Privntc Bath $3,00 Fire Proof Sample Rooms in Connection || THE |* A c°»1854 HOME DANK of bANADA NOTICE OF QUARTERLY DIVIDEND Notico In horoby Klvon tlmt it Dividend itt tho rain of Seven per cent. (7 ) por mumm upon tho piild-up Gnpltnl 'Stock of this lirml< Imb boon dcclnrod for tho three months imdlrift tlio ,'llHt Mny, HiKl, nnd tho wtmo will ho pavahlo nt IIh IIiwI Offlro nnrf Nrr.n<-t.i»* r.» ,,*.,i .n >♦,.*» M*?nduy, Juno L'wl, JUKI, 'J'lm Tnuinfor Jlookw will ho dtiaed from tlm 17th to tho 8lHt Mny, 1913, both days IiicJubIvo. I !| ANNUAL MEETING Tho Atinunl Mooting of tho Shareholders of tho Homo Hank of Canada will bo hold at tho Ilond Offlco, 8 KIiik *t„ Wont, Toronto, on TuoHday, the. 2tth day of Juiio, 1813, at i'i o cHmX noon. liy Ordor of tho Hoard, JAM 148 MASON, Toronto, April ICth, 1913. S, ' General Manager, BY-LAW TO INCREASE CAPITAL It U the Intention nt tho abovo Mooting to mibmlt for tho con»l(Iom- Hon and approval of tho Shareholder* n By-Tair to nnthoriio the Increaie o! tho Capital Stock of tho llank to fr.,00A,f>ft0. PAGE FOUE THE DISTRICT LEDGER, FERNIE, B. C, MAY 31 *< t v;T?epr*^!^i}^,-aftSffiftS^^^^>^"!^ -'ft.**! ' Published every Saturday morning at its office Pellat Avenue, Fernie, B. C... Subscription $1.00 per year in advance... An excellent advertising medium. Largest circulation in the District. Advertising rates on application. Up-to-date facilities for the execution of all kinds of book, job and color work. Mail orders receive special attention. ^Address all communications to the District Ledger. F, H. NEWNHAM Editor-Manager Telephone No. 48 Post Office Box No. 380 city authorities. The Athletic Association have taken the matter up, and with the increased personnel of the executive, should be instrumental in making things lively for the First. DISCIPLINE VERSUS ANARCHY LABELS SOME LABOR STATISTICS '"■pIIE tendency of wages among the unorganized * worker is downwards. Naturally, during times of strife tlie unscrupulous employers—and the most scrupulous—will endeavor to prevent the worker from joining the union, and one of the pet objections (?) of the employer in this prosperous, fair and broad Dominion seems to be thafpatriotic cry. They will tell you, if you are a miner thai the States operator is seizing all the markets, and as a result will point out tlie calamity of having no markets for Canadian coal. When this has been aired sufficiently the poor farmer of the prairie is introduced, and you are beguiled with stories of people freezing to death. Therefore it is impressed upon you that you must return to work. To the capitalist the internatioanl union is the greatest evil that could'befall the worker—while the fact that capital claims'no allegiance only to the possessor, is the greatest blessing. Employers have unions of their own, but they do not call them "unions," not much. They call them ."associations, corporations, trusts," etc. While - meaning the same it does not sound quite so "common" to the employer. But if an association is good for' the master surely it is equally good for the servant?. And if imitation is the sincerest form _pf£.flattery, should.not our masters be flattered? ''■■*'-•**n*j> append a few of the results of organized la- unions most of whom are affiliated with the American Federation of Labor: Organized mineworkers last year secured an in- , crease in wages of $8,000,000. Organized metal miners got an increase in wages during the same period of over $4,000,000. Thc organized seamen got a raise last year of 1$1.0.30.000.J \ IN another part of this issue will be found an article dealing with the strike in Belgium, in the course of which the writer illustrates as plainly as he possibly could the wisdom of the workers in that country in reserving their strength and the commendable restraint and patience that they have shown. Here the workers forced the government to surrender, forced them, to acknowledge and admit their power, but at the same time preserving a dignity and complacency that is without parallel in history. We have been in the habit of regarding the revolution as something sanguine and rapacious, when lives must be sacrificed and deeds of individual valor performed. There was a majority of four to one in favor of accepting the governments proposals; and the minority—because it was the minority—wanted more, or to be correct, wanted a trial of strength. These people would havo refused the government's pledges, would have plunged the country into a bloody war without counting the costs; they called themselves the radical element, but as a matter of fact they were the reactionaries who failed to realize their strength. The majority were, we venture to say, more progressive, more educated, more truly class conscious than the minority, for they recognized, with the wisdom of good generalship, that they had the power, but that their greatest strength was in concealing and conserving same. As the writer of the article mentioned points out, a demand for the abdication of the government would have immediately been seized upon as an act of irresponsible outlawry, and in the name of "law and order" the neighboring governments would have found a ready excuse to render such aid as was necessary to crush the working classes. These things have not been accomplished by n pendantic bunch of "intellectuals" who have little else to-do but differ one against the other in their theoretical and metaphysical philosophizing, but by the intelligence ami SELF-DISCIPLINE of the workers To claim that we have left the old countries behind in our march of progress is the veriest nonsense. We are too apt to listen to the echo of our own voice and magnify our greatness accordingly, ■ To sum the matter up—Egotism aud Ihe miserable spirit of pendantry that has sprung up among the working masses of this continent has done far more to disrupt the workers than all the alleged graft of which union officials and others have been, accused of by individuals who have nothing to gain, but who, to United Mine Workers of America District No, 18 0 OFFICE OF SECRETARY-TREASURER Farnie, B, C. May 30th, 1913. T o Officers and Members Local Unions Dist. 18. Greetings:- At the Executive Board Meeting held on Thursday last, the nominations for the Election of District President were duly considered, and the nominations of C. Stubbs and J. E. Smith were accepted in conformity with the Dist. Constitution. The Election as already arranged will be held on June 9th. The Ballots will be forwarded to you on Monday next and if you do not receive same by Thursday, kindly wire the District Oflice at once. I have to draw to your notice the fact that most of the Locals neglected to name their representative to act as neutral scrutineer, the Board, however, designated the places where these neutral scrutineers should act. You will therefore if you have not already done so appoint one of your members to fulfill this office and be governed according to the following itinerary of interchange. Yours fraternally, A. J. Carter Secertary-Treas INTERCHANGING SCRUTINEERS Classified Ads.-Gent a Word GIRL WANTED—Apply,.to L. A. S. Daok, McPherson Avenue. 40-n.p. FOR SALE.—-14 dozen Aylesbury. Bucks, three days old, 35 cents each. Mrs. A. Davies, Fernie Annex. 39-3tp MATRIMONIAL AGENCY of highest character. Strictly private, up- to-date, seventh successful year. If wishing to marry, investigate our plan —it is' different. Ideal Introduction Club. Box 1776, Vancouver, B.C. 38-6 . FOR SALE-rFor $200, northeast portion of Lot 4, block 2, of Lot. 5455 West Fernie. Size 55 ft. by 132 ft. Box 3S7, Trail, B. C. 38-6 FOR,SALE—7 acres, house and barn one mile from Fernie, two creeks, well, ~ etc. Easy terms. Apply to C. Ferguson, Gateway, B.C. 38-6tp HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE FOR SALE—Apply Mrs. Fred Ingram, Pellat Avenue, north (opposite Home Bakery). 39-3tp. /• Men and women in the organized clothing indus- ;.;'.' try secured an increase of $2,000,000, and they have ' Secured further concessions this year because their union is growing stronger. The union dues is one of the best investments for the worker, and there is not a man in this Distinct . who can dispute this. - Tf he has not received back in one form or another practically every cent lie has paid in dues, he is one of'the minority.-' Eight hero in this district in time of disaster, fire and strike the workers have found their international union one of the first to como forward ancl offer substantial synipnthy and support. Irrespective of nationality, creed or color the international union is here to stay and the whining of those patriots (?) who would have us sing "My country, 'tis oi thee," (tho1 our stomachs empty may lie) have censed to have tho slightest effect, . the absurdity of their tactics is too apparent and ..as loug ns capital knows no kingdom so also must il; be with the producers thereof. 'Without attempting to apologize, lot us slate plainly that wc have no sympathy with Iho individual who would lour clown and trample on every patriotic sentiment; Ave recognize that there nro individuals who are perfectly sincere in their patriotism, and to such would say, let it roninin, bul relatively, in the same degree as it remains wilh your nmstpi's—for your inlerinl good. ity Park will ho the venue lor July first, |b hoped to havo the grounds fenced in and opp for thn enclosure.' The park is one most picturesque spots in tho neighborhood mt is, wc fear, in need of a little boosting from the satisfy their insatiable greed for notoriety would sacrifice not only their fellow workers—aye, even their families. The power of organized labor, when it is intelligent, constructive and self-controlled, is so great that it is the only power on,earth capable of achieving world changes without violence. CORBIN to HOSMER FERNIE to MICHEL i MICHEL to CORBIN HOSMER to FERNIE COLEMAN to" BLAIRMORE BLAIRMORE to CARBONDALE CARBONDALE to COLEMAN THE LAWRENCE DYNAMITE "PLANT" (Continued from Page 1) March 22, 1912. Another check for $2,100 was, drawn on June 26, 1912, and the voucher for this was marked "in full for all claims to date." Both checks were indorsed with Atteaux's name. Edward B. Lynch, paying teller of the Federal Trust Company, where Atteaux had a deposit, identified his signature on the bank's signature carl Pelletier-then l.arl marked for identification sever.il cancelled checks which had been either signed or indorsed by Atteaux and cashed by the Federal Trust' Company. Attorney FRANK to HILLCREST HILLCREST to BELLEVUE BELLEVUE to FRANK BURMIS to PASSBURG PASSBURG to MAPLE LEAF MAPLE LEAF to BURMIS DIAMOND CITY to CHINOOK FOOTBALL All kinds of Household Furniture bought in large or small quantities, also gents' cast-off clothing. Secondhand Store, Victoria Avenue North. Crows Nest Pass League Some months ago a correspondent wrote in these columns expressing the view that the store clerks in Fernie might do worse than organize, but evidently tho matter was not of sufficient moment to thc clerks and they passed it up. We understand, however, that there are several gentlemen- occupying positions in stores of this town who claim to bo very advanced in their conceptions ancl philosophy, can they bo tempted to tnko an interest in Ihis mattor? If you are "educated" and have the much desired knowledge let tho workers of this town enjoy some of the fruits thereof. Tf you don't know how to -apply it, then wo .fear it is not of much use. But to come to tlio point, to us it is indeed strange thnt this town, which possibly contains ono of the largest trado union populations iu Canada, should havo no organization among its store clerks. At, Ihe coast, and oven aristocratic Victoria, tho half-holiday weekly is an accomplished fact; hero in this town it is not mooted. Something must bo wrong. Wo have not the least doubt that when tho clerks,want it, liowovcr, thoy will have it, but just nt present thoy nro not wanting it, Should thoy, liowovor, awnko and become desirous of enjoying tho samo privileges that aro extended to thoir clnss in other towns, then, indeed, shall wo bc pleased. Hurlbut^bJMtyd"to_this""ldentificati6n" as against his client, Wood, on the ground that they were incompetent until both the signatures and indorsements on the back had been proven genuine. Attorney Coakley, for Atteaux, said they were prefectly willing to admit that his signature where it occurred was genuine and the court admitted the checks in evidence, subject to later proof of their entire genuineness. The Natural History Of Coal From Cambridge University, England, comes a now troutls on tlm "Na- tunil HiHtory of Conl" by Dr1. B. A. Newell Arltfi'., The peculiar valuo of Dr. Arbor*'* reuonreUos nro not dependent upon lil.i historic account of coal problnnifl of tlin prosniit nml tlio pnHt, but tlio problems to be triumphantly KurniounUiti in tlio near future. Not only duos lie pniMint this gn;nt Importance of more .scientific knowlodgo of conl, but iiIko Ita ]ii'OHjH!(!llvu coiumor- clal j11>kh111Mi111■h. Uo poiniH out wisely ,-im) in good time thn fnet that, nftor nil, mnn Is largnly Ignorant of thn rom position of rani nn woll ns the mnnner In which coal wiih formed. Mont of nur ho- called knowledge In infnroncn drawn from i\\". re*!-:.* an 1 mlnerulfl which tlo bolow and above conl snamM. Such .iluiluctloiu iiuv easily lc au fuifckii- ed ns many oilier Hclontlflu theories turn out lo !*>. As. n general \u:,i* po«Itli?n gnoloBlntfl lmvo consplcnouslv fulled to offer any tnnglblfl explanation about tpaJ Ilia, rill hold. It therefore remains for pa-itobotnn'Bt., paleontologists and physilo-chcmlsta to throw light upiih this dark mattor. Tho most rocont dlHcovorlos nbout conl lmvo boon mado microscopically by thn Fronch „ Savants, Dn, Bortrnnd nnd Iloniuilt, They soon ran down tho nliio and fnnnd Hint, manv kinds of coal minerals have boon produced In opon wuior, nud are, for thn mom part, mado up of the re'itiniiiH of curtain plnntH, Particularly Is this truo with tlioisii variation of coal that aro rich In hydrocarbons and coinbiiHtlblo Knurs. UHuinliiouH shiilos, oils h!iu> los, boRhmidH, and many otliers nro types. Miiehi'iloHH la now known about non-bltumlnouN coalu, Indeed, the Iohh thoy approach tlio bltuinliioua typos tlm lews BRnm-s to hn known about ih«*m. Tlw roauou nf th!.*; may bo hocaiiHO tho harder tho conl tho luaa thin muut Itn ,.ss:'t:i:y, U>. v.Una cut for microscopic purpose** of Investigation. To study them under tho mlrrosropo H In donlrablo also to decolorlun them; If thin bIIcob of coal nro prepared for examination under the mtcroscoDC, It ta nautilly found that those hocIIoiih remain opnnuo ovon whon vory thin; yot coal 1b undoubtedly homngonoouH In structure. Luckily for tho nowor Invostlgators on tlio natures * of what coal roally Is moat ot thoHo difficulties lmvo at' lust boon removed. It hits now boon found possible to prepare fairly thin nnd ti-aiisparont hIIcob by tlio grinding motlioel tiBod by Btono workers. Thon, by milling an appropriate dyo or other coloring matter, llm actual Btuff pro- sent will bo mado nppnront, It la now generally agreed Unit all prosont-day theories about tho origin of coal, such ns tho peat-anthracite theory, nro no lotmnr nlnuslblr-., Tlman now discredited explanations of tho i rmntloii of coal in tho dopths of tho earth aru to bn, substituted with a theory baned upon the newer biological and pliyHlo-chomleml discoveries. If It woro possible, with prosont iina- lytlen) motlioilN, tn thoroughly undor- stand the componttlon of conl n tollable hypothoHlH (ib In Its orlRln could not bo constructed unless wo jilno know tlio character of the plant tonsils which go to malco up tho body of tho coal. Thn wlmnnrmt, nf ti.fj.ii of chemical and phyidTOl condition* can- not lu any way change such a theory. Therefore), It Is now up to tho botanist moro than to nny practical coalman or other nelontliiU to Instruct tho world a* to t'no correct formation of eoa! when originally laid down.—-Mining Wo rM. POLICE COURT ITEMS he speedily informed of the objects A man named J. K. Albright, ■ who here on Information received from the It. N. W. M. P.. He Is believed to he responsible for a good deal of the house-breaking which lnis boon carrii-id on of late through the Pass. He was taken to Blairmore last njght by a corporal of the Mounted Police. Threo vagrants wore brought ln on Monday from Hosmer , by' Constable O'Connor, having been beforo Magistrate IT. L. Brown, and sentenced to terms ln jnll with hard labor. They nre all old offenders and woll known to tho offlcors of tho law. John Dooloy will havo to spend four monthB bohlnd the bars. Edward Trnfford, commonly known as tho "Top-Notch- or,' will remain for throo, and Harry Conloy will bo released In six weeks timo.. Constable Logan brought In Thomas .Tones/alias Thomtis Hognn, who had boon boforo B. E. Marklo, J.P., of Wardner, and sontoncod to threo months with hard labor. No Baldwin-Felt Guards in Fayette , (Continued from Page 1) a fair, squaro elonl, and wo will bo abundantly uatlHflod. Again assuring you tlmt wo fully npproclato your fair attltudo and that In hooping Uiorowlth, wo oxpoot our peoplo reproBontlnR our organization to act ln no other way than that which will moot with tho approval of your- solt nnd all othor stato and county officials, wo arc, ',;. Yours vory truly, THOMAS HAOGTOim' Hosmer vs. Bellevue The home team went down before Bellevue on Saturday last, the result being Hosmer, 0; Bellevue, 1. R. Schram handled the game. Hosmer—A. Adamson; McQueen and Wardrop; Rice, Balderstone and Bateman; Linton, Adamson, Bain, Thornton and McKelvle. Bellevue — H. Fisher; T., Dugdale and R. Dugdale; W. Miller, A. Tristram and H. Jepson; I. Hutton, T. Sloan, F. Parker, T. Marsh and H. Varley. Blairmore vs. Coal Creek Coal Creek visited Blairmore and inflicted a severe defeat on the home team,_the_result_being_7—0_ln_their. favor. Pete McGovern handled the game. Blairmore^iW. Fraser; Love and McGaw; Lambert, Bartlett and Foulds; Griffiths, D. Fraser, McGary, Harmer and Fines. Coal Creek—Banns; McLetchle and McFegan; Yates, Watson and Whyte; Harper, Booth, Partridge, Armstrong and Martin, Hlllcrest vs Michel •Played at Michel and resulted in a- win for the homo team by 1—0, Tho game was fast and clean, both teams accepting referee's decision without a "kick." John Moore of Colomnn deputized for M, Brennen, who was unable to attend owing to slckneBS. Bellovue—J. Mooro; W. Samuel and S, Hampton; R. Hampton, W. White- house and J. Guest; B. Dnvles, S. Woavor, S. McGovern, F. Beddington and A. Moore. Hlllcrest—S. Paton; E. Marplos and J. Graham; J. Pearson. A. Padgett nnd W, Uochostor; J. Grlmshaw, L, Parkinson, R, Potrio, J. Knowles L. Adlam. Heforoo, J, Mooro. Coleman vs. Pernio This match was played at Coleman and resultod in a win for tho homesters by 3—0. Roforoo, R. Livott. Colomnn — Sudworth, S. Mooro Macauloy, W. Roughoad, T. Jackson, J. Hunter, W. Banks, G. Kollock, A. Eas- ton, J, EmmerBon, Holmes. Pernio—J, Anders, T. Shields, J. Mills, W. Gordo, J. Gorrlo, J.' Corrl- gan, G. Corrlgnn, J. Murray, J. Gro- gory, P. JOltiBon, W. Grant. Tho oxooutlvo board of the CrowB NoBt Piibb Looguo will moot at Coal Crook tomorrow (Saturday) League Table Corrected to Date P W I>D For ABBt P CHINOOK to DIAMOND CITV KIPP to LETHBRIDGE TABER to KIPP LETHBRIDGE to TABER BANKHEAD to CANMORE CANMORE to BANKHEAD off a portion of the City Park, and provided this can be accomplished in time the sports will be held there, if not the football grounds will be requisitioned as in previous years. Tbe association will arrange for a half-mile track in the enclosure for horse racing, besides the grounds arranged for football, baseball, lacrosse, etc. Although the citizens will be called upon to subscribe this year, it is felt that the proceeds of the "gate" should make the association independent for future years, provided the public give a fair share of patronage. Separate committees were appointed to see to the fixing of the grounds, the collecting of subscriptions, and arranging the program of sports. They will report Monday next. TAXIDERMY—As I am leaving for the old country on June 6th I am unable to accept any further orders for taxidermy work until my return ln August. Con. Reese, West Fernie. 39-3tp. FOR RENT—Four-roomed House; meat kitchen, clothes closet, electric light, water, etc. Apply, Wm. Barton, agent' Singers Sewing Machine Co., City 40-3tp. FOR SALE CHEAP—Ten-roomed House in centre of'Fernie; Lot 1, Block 49, N.W. corner, Hanson andMc- Pherson Avenue. Apply, C. Stephenson, next door to property. 40-3tp FOR SALE—HOUSE of four rooms on half lot, Block 49, Dalton Avenue. Apply, J. Beveridge.' 41-p LIQUOR LICENSE ACT (Section 48) NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN Uiat on the 20th day of June next, application will be made to the Superintendent of Provincial Police for the transfer of the License for the Sale of Liquor by Retail in and upon the premiiea known aa the Wardner Hotel, aituate at Wardner, British Columbia, from R. H. Bohart, of or Wardner, British Columbia, to Grant Downing, of Ferule, Dritiah Cohimbin. GRANT DOW ? Applicant for Transfer, R. H. BOHART, Holder of licea-i*. Dated Uii* 2&d eUf of May, 1913. FOR SALE—Quarter Acre, cleared and cultivated, with 2 houses, 26 x 26, plastered and well finished Inside, about 6 out-buildings. Good bargain for cash, or terms. Sell both houses or each separate. , North side, Hand Avenue (near school) West Fernie. Apply, Thos. Saunders, West Fernie. >■ >■ > >■ >■ >• >• >• >• >■ >- > >• WANTED TO RENT—Small furnished house or housekeeping rooms. Apply1, A. F. Ross, general delivery. 41-ltp FOR, SALE—One Bath-tub, one Toilet, one Sink and one hot water Tank—a Snap. Apply Thomson and Morrison, Undertakers. ' 1-4 Onp WANTED TO RENT—TWO rooms for light housekeeping. Apply- "Q," co. Ledger Office 41-ltp Any Correspondence received later than Noon Thursday, will be held over until the following week. —AYLESBURY—DUCK_EGGS-_lor- hatching, $1.00 per setting. Mrs A. Davies, Fernie Annex. 41-ltp ' SEE! It's Coming! Spring! Someone will want those lots In Cedar Valley. Better see Evans about them. FOR SALE—A profitable Poultry Ranch with fivi-roimc.l shock, incubators, brooders, brood-coops, chicken houses, over 400 head of purebred clilckerE, ducks, goeni ami turkeys; creek running through; an Ideal place for pivltry raising; an average of'$00 l-or n.or.th profit for the last two years. This could be raised by devoting'more time ta th*.- tt'uiness. On term,? to reliable partv, Apply Mrs A, luvlc?, Fe;nlo Anuex, a. <'. Colomnn .....3 3 0 0 11— 1 fl Conl Crook*,".,a 3 0 0 7—1 fl nollovuo .,,,,4 4 1 0 H—2 0 Miohol ...,,,,-1 2 x 1 7— 4 5 HIlloroBt 4 1 2 1 0-C 3 lllnlrmoro ..,.4 13 0 2-21 2 Homnor ,4 0 3 1 2— 6 1 Fornlo .,..,,,4 0 3 1 2-0 1 ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION HOLD ANNUAL MEETING Sporta For July 1st—New City Park Will bo Used If Ponlble-Elko Join* with Fernie On Tuosday la&t tho Athletic Association gaih-urml In the offices of 11. W, Uerchiner for their annual mooting nnd the election of officers and executive, The following woro oloct- oil na offlcors for tho onHiilng yonr: .Hon. Premih.ms: Mayor Gates and W. It. Wilson: ProBldont, H. W. Horch- mor (ro-oloctod); Vlco-ProHldent, J. Lowo; Bocrotnry, A. Hlaek; tronBtirer, J. V, Macdonald (ro-oloctod). It vim thought adviaablo to onlargo thn Qimantifil nt tlio'Vivncutlve, and In addition to tho usual two delegates from oach bona fide club or league of sport, thbro will bo appointed two sdolcgatca from tho Board of Trado, two from tho Coal Company, and two from Oladatono Local XI, M. W. of A. With regard to the ■parti on My tut li wnn itMittttii to lore! and fonce Why Don't You Tak3 ^\ A Good Spring Tonic \ You need It—Everybody needs It—Wo all nood a Spring blood cleaiiBer, norvo.tonic and bracor. Whon you got up In tho morning, tired, lazy—at tho broakfaBt table no appotlto for fooel—at your daily work no ambition or ability—no thing accomplished all day but yawn and stretch—your system needs bracing, your norvos need nettling; your energies nood reconstructing. Lot us show you tho best Spring tonics for all ages and under all 'conditions,'tlio ■kind that will cloanao your blood—rostoro your appotlto—brace you up—glvo you doslro and ability for work, play or study—a 'treatment In ovory rospoct that will kcop you woll and happy all Sumraor. i * ■ A.W. BLEASDELL DRUGCH8T AND STATIONER FERNIE, B.O, FINE CIRCUS FRIDAV, July >\$Im#v"% IIM all M i^?v Free Circus Street Parade 10:30 a.m. 9 bands, 250 horses, ffite?fflaS Wopleofnll climes in native costumes wil J b« shown in parade. ' s|w shows daily-nftcnioon at 2* night at 8, doors open at 1 fod.Tjyn.': Waterproof tents.. Admission p cent* to see it all. TBE DISTRIOT LEDGER, FERNIE, B.C., MAY 31 ^Vy¥»yVVV»VVV¥VV-¥Y¥V¥yVV^^ PAGE FIVE PJs V»»VV¥V A grand smoking concert was held in the Club Hall on Saturday evening, Mr. Joe Worthington controlling the gathering in a masterly'fashion. The following entertained the boys with songs, etc: J. McMillan, song (en- . core); Wm. Yates, song (encore); P. Bgan, song; Joe Millburn, song; Jim Dixon, song; Joe Worthington, song; W. Newberry, song; W. Wilde, song (encore); Jack Millar, song (encore); Mike Punoc, song; Joe Buchanan, song; C. Savory, recitation; G. Kuox, song; D. F. Markland, song; Ed. Hardy, song. Charlie Percy was the accompanist., Everybody .feeling good. Quite a large crowd of the gentler ,.sex-tobk-in-'tho-pictures-at-the-Grand- on Saturday. \ Everybody well pleased with the staging, etc., of the •Tracking'of the Black Hand." The scenery for the Amateur ^Dramatic Society has arrived, and the committee have been very busy during the last day or two making, all complete for the stage settings. ' The great tradeglan, Kembl© .Make- Ready Jones, will positively appear at the benefit concert on Monday next 'in the Club Hall. , Come early and avoid the rush. If you want to. spend a good night on June 2nd take in the benefit concert and dance at tho Club Hall. Tickets for concert and danco, only BOc, For dance alone, BOc. Tho Crow's Nest Pubs Football League are holding their executive mooting in the Club Hall on Saturday noxt, May 31st, commencing at 2.30 p.m. Tho football club ontortalns Fornlo club up horo on May 31st. We anticipate a good gate and a good gamo. Mr, J. Turnbull, of Hosmor, is the knight of the whlstlo for tho gnmo. Conl Creok llno-up Is as'follows; Goal, T. Banns; backs, J. McLotchio and W. McFegan; halvos, Yatos, Parnoll nntl Whyto; forwards, Harper, Booth, P.irtrldgo, Armstrong and Johnstone; raiervoB, A, McFegan aniTT, Manning. Kick off 0 o'clock. The ShIveroo Band wna out acai.n on Wednesday to glvo n wolcimo to tho blushing brldo of Billy Green, Mrs Green (noo MIbs Annlo Korsliatv) linlls from Stantllsh, LnnoB., Eng., and wan married ln Fornlo Immediately on hor arrival. Mr. and Mrs, "'Qrocin hnvo taken up their abode In Ctoyoto Street, and wo bid thorn welcome amongst us. The boys thank you for tho 'iMutsslno," ■ llllllo, and wish you both a happy life, Peter Bonthnm, from StnndlBh, LancnBhlro, England, nrrlvod In camp on Wodnoadny afternoon, and Ib staying with hlfl brother, Albert, In Mor- rlsBoy Cottngofl, Wo welcome then In gradoly Lanky fashion, Pote. What doos tho- think o' t'lilllo, lad? Tliat hardy bird; tho stork, lias not got shot yet, for ho was aeon perching on tho houBo of Jim Parson'*, MorrlflBoy CottagoB, on Thursday mornlnef, and when romoyod ho lind loft a bouncing boy to gladden tho lioarlB of Jim and IiIb wlfo. Ploaned to Bay that,mother and batiy are do*- liif well, juii is still smiling. Tllchavd Brooks fiu^taiuevi Injuri-^ to his foot through being cruahed between trip enr«, while following his ornploymcnt an minor In No. 1 faint Mine on WortnoBdny evening. Oitu SHANKS—On Tuoflday afternoon, from pnoumonln, Alexander, tho Infant eon of Mr. and Mrs. J. Shanks, ngod six months. Tho funeral took placb on Wednesday afternoon, Iter, Pear- non, of ProBbytorlnn OhureM' Wflfl.it- Inn at tho graveside. Tho sympathy nf the roHldents ko ont to tho bnwvv. cd onoi. i Mr. and.Mrs. John Shanks dcsl»o to thank tha residents for tbo many ox- rresrlons ot sympathy extended to them during their recent sad bemvo- went. Mr. and Mrs. Robichaud drove into camp on Sunday last to take in the sights of our beautiful burg with its high rushing waters, etc. Tut, tut! If you want to see the humors of a down South barber shop take in the concert on Monday, June 2nd. Come and hear Pompey Suds, Jumbo, and also eJrico in his great stump speech. Tickets BOc. for concert and dance. Don't forget the Derby day, "feoal Creek vs. Fernie, on Saturday, 31st. Come and boost for the boys in red. The Inauguration ceremony of the Loyal Order of Moose, Fernie Lodge ld&5, will take place in the K. P. Hall on Monday, June 2nd, at 7.3Q p.m. All candidates are requested to hand in their medical examination slips to the responsible parties who issued the application forms, before June 2nd. After the Inauguration a concert and social will be'held, commencing at 9 o'clock. All candidates can obtain an invitation card for a friend by applying to the party who issued the application form. Any person desiring to.join the Loyal Order of,Moose can do so by communicating with James Stirling or R. Billsborough. ¥*¥?¥»»»»»¥¥¥¥¥¥¥»¥»¥¥¥y¥¥¥¥¥¥¥v.¥y-y Mr. James Stubbs made a business trip to the North Fork on Friday. Doctor Delaney Is in camp attending to Doctor Mackenzie's practice while he is on his vacation. Mr. Barney Irio was at Macleod this week on business. The many friends of Mr. William Grafton are glad to see "him around again. He has been sick for a long time. Bellevue Local Union held their meeting on Wednesday last. It had been postponed from Sunday on account of the funeral of the late Thos. Janigo. The Crow's Nest Hardware Company who have been doing business in camp for som«» rime, have sold their stock and Stephen Humble has bought it. Mr. Humble has decided to build a warehouse on to his store to accomodate his- ever-increasing trade. The Order of Eagles are now occupying their new hall over the Bellevue Drug Store. TSe"BeHevue~fairor—has movedThls business from the Hart Block to the store adjoining A. I. Blals' store. Everyone is doing it! What? Painting their places of business. Good times for the painters. The football team had a good prac- tlco game on Thursday night. Inspector Asplnall paid the Bellevue mines a visit again this week. Somo of the Bellevue boys are attending tho examination for minors' certificates at Frank this week. Some are aftor pit boss papers and others aspire to fire boss. Hope you are successful, boys. Mr. Frod Padgett was nominated from the Macleod District meeting to tho * annual Methodist Conferonce at Medicine Hat this week. Ho leaves with tho Rov. W. Irwin Immediately. Mr. David Hyslop, of Coleman, will occupy tho pulpit at tho local church on Sunday, Juno lst. Six of tho Bollovuo Band went to Colomnn on Saturday to help out the town band thoro at tho sports. Bllllo ChnppeH'B marc, Quoon of tho Woods, captured first place In tho pony raco at Cowley on Saturday. Mr. Watson, of Frnnk, Is now in «amp mnnnglng tho Bollovuo Drug Storo, ■Mr. Edward Dickon arrived In camp this wook from Denby Main, Yorkshire, England, " Mr. Joseph StophonBon was In camp on (i visit to his brother this week. Ho returned homo to Chinook on Saturday, Mr, Jack Clark and Edward Barkor arrived ln camp this weok from Yorkshire, England, Quito a crowd of pooplo took In the sports at PasBburg on Saturday. MIbb Olive Goodwin brought homo a nlco prize. Tho Bollovuo Band gave nn open- air concort on Sunday afternoon. Tlio program coiiBlBtod of some olglit numbers, Tho nollovuo Local Union refrained from nominating any on? for tho position of President at their mooting on Wednesday. An Italian minor was slightly Injured at No. 2 Mine on Wednesday by a fall of coal, Ho is doing fairly woll at tho hospital. The Bollovuo Band \Ml glvo an open-air concort on Sunday afternoon, ,Tunn 1 nt, wontbor nurmlttlti" Tb" following program will ho rnndnrod: March, "Third Grenadier Guards"; fantnala, "Continental Tour"; nlr, "Death of Nelson"; Boloction, "Hlbor- nia"; march, "Tho Ambassador"; military patrol, 'Advance and Retreat"; Hoiecilon, "Song'i of Sunday"; Gad Save tho King. ♦♦ +***4hM>4M> ♦ HOSMER NOTES ♦ ♦ . ♦ *♦*♦♦♦♦•* ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦*•» A party of lrosmcr's smart s«t wero served with summonses for causlr.ir * breach of tho poaco at Pernio recent- Jy, The matter was hushed np m nothing further ivtn boon heard Quite a difference between miners others breaking tbe Uw It seems. Jack McKay had the misfortune to badly sprain his ankle while trying to emulate Frank Gotch, which will re- suit in him being chained down for awhile. J. Grant gave an invitation dance in and others breaking the law it seems, night last in honor of Empire Day. A bunch of local capitalists have formed a combine and taken over the management of the Royal Hotel. They started the ball rolling with a.big powwow, dancing and beer sampling being large items on the program. Watch things hum! Messrs. W. White and H. McDonald left Saturday morning for Vancouver to take in the Knights of Pythias Convention, and incidentally to have a good time. Hosmer met Bellevue in a league fixture Saturday last, the 24th. There was a big crowd on hand to witness the game > Hosmer were confident of gaining the points, and Included the two Adamsons transferred from Fernie, in their line-up. Bellevue won the' toss and. set Hosmer to face a strong sun, which, as events turned out, proved to be their undoing. The first half was a cracker, with Hosmer forcing the pace, but being unable to get the leather between the uprights. Close on half-time a misunderstanding between Hosmer's defence resulted in Marsh managing to scrape the ball into the net for Bellevue with what proved to be tbe winning goal. Hosmer started the second half with great intentions, but they had taken too much out of themselves before the interval, and with Bellevue defending stubbornly and having a? little luck in between, Hosmer had to. retire beaten, after having most of a game in which the defence on both sides bore off the honors.- Mr. Schi-am, of Coal Creek, was referee. George Miller left for Frank Sanatorium to try and get his rheumatism boiied , out. Here's. hoping you succeed George. Thebaseballers journeyed to Waldo on the 24th to try and land the $100,. but, like the footballers, have a hard luck story to tell, being nosed out by a 3—2 score. John Becket is some bridge, man, that is to say he knows all about those structures that grace the B. C. highways. Of course its the last thing to do to throw slurs on John?s_ capability. We know there is a given amount of money to b9 spent on the roads, and after all it doesn't really matter how its spent. Well, let it go at that! ' The sound of the fire alarm the other night caused quite a' bit of excitement, but. the blaze proved to be nothing more than a pile of rubbish. However, .the call resulted ln the fire brigade being alert, and showing their efficiency. Hosmer Local donated $60 towards the victims of the explosion at Find- layvllle, Pennsylvania. (Something really useful. Hosmor.) A .bunch of our ambitious ones woro at Fornlo Monday and Tuesday for the examination for fire bosses. Tom Fltzpatrick has quit his job as flro boss on B Level and ls at present Inhaling all tho fresh air ho can find. Fernlo Juniors came down to Ho*- mor with their war paint on, Saturday Inst, and challenged tho juvenile Hos- merltos to a gamo at football, who speedily accepted samo, tho result ending ln a draw of ono goal oach. What price tho old cry 'Stay with the town nnd district and nlways>try to help tho town"—-that Is to say, do your trading at homo, and don't Bond any monoy to Timothy E . Thoso people who aro so voclforous In voicing tliolr Bontlmonts on above linos sometimes form associations to further tho above object. But Bay, Isn't It ludicrous to seo outsiders kalsomin- Ing Bomo of our prominent buildings? Who Bald HoBmor for th'o HosmorltOBj support homo industry and got your printing dono In Spokano. The HoBinor Adult Blblo Class will hold an Ico cream soolal In the Odd Fellow's Hall, on Wednesday noxt, Juno 4, commencing nt 8 p.m. A hoarty Invitation Ib oxtondod to all No charge for admission, ever, by the aid of three players a little above the 'junior" class a team was got together, and a good game resulted in a win for Michel by 5—4. The Seniors made the trip to Hillcrest and brought back two points by scoring the only goal of the match, and therefore,atoned a little for their shortcomings when opposed ■ to the same team the first match of the season at Michel. It was a good game played under trying circumstances, the sun being- so hot and further changes having to be made in the team. Michel was fortunate in doing so well, seeing that the team un- uergoes such changes every week. Tom McGovern played centre forward and scored the goal; Albert Moore taking the place of Alf Ball at outside right, and Sim Weaver was moved from half-back to inside left, to fill the vacancies caused by Harry Brown's retirement from the game. The Michel BrasB Baud accompanied the team to Hillcrest and played selections of lively music during the game, and everybody returned* ln high glee, full of praise for the way in which "they were received by the crowd of the Hillcrest camp, also the players and their officials. . Such treatment deserves appreciation. T. G. Harries, now secretary of the Passburg Local and the other small camps, paid a flying visit to Michel last Friday week. Must have been important, Tom;..when you didn't have time to visit some of your old aquaint- ances. , Another old-timer was in camp during the early part of-the week in the person of A. S.* Julian. Alf says he is not a miner now, and judging by his appearance he don't look it, either. We notice quite a change having taken place in the store of the Tritee- Woods Co. of late. Mr. Charlie Spence and his lieutenant, Mr. James Stewart, having changed places with Mr. Geo. Oliver and Mr. Cassidy,' the former now having, charge of the New Town Store and Mr. Oliver being in charge of Old Town. What would be much appreciated by the inhabitants of old town is a more up-to-date store than the one at present in use, and some time to com,e. Being the only store in town, we expected, seeing a new one in the course of erection ere now; but, alas! there's nothing doing '—it's-only-a-minlng--ranip The team to do duty against Bellevue on Saturday at Bellevue is as follows: Goal, Jim Meore; full backs, Wm. Samuels and Sam Hampton; half backs, J. Guest,' Bob Hampson and Sim Weaver; (forwards, A. Arden, Fred Beddington, Joe Littler, another, and Bert Davis; reserves, A. Moores nnd Jess Bisco. The billposter has been very busy this week decorating the town and filling all tho available space with posters, to announce the coming of "Yankee" Robinson's* famous three ring circus, which is due to arrive in Fernlo on Juno 10th. "Shall we celebrate?" is the question to come up at a public meeting on Thursday evening for tho holiday on "Dominion Day," July, 1st.' The Athletic Association aro anxious to know the public opinion; surely something ought to bo dono If only for the sake of tho kiddles, and Michel wants a llttlo to liven tilings up—It's, beon a long time dead, «-•*«-*♦♦<►♦<*»♦♦♦♦ TABER NOTES ■Z " MICHEL NOTE8 ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ On Thursday ovonlng last a splendid four reel film, entitled "Potro- slno," wub put on nt tho Opera Hoimo nnd thoroughly onjoyod, It being Bomowhnt out of" tho ordinary run of films. A danno was hold In tho Opnra HotiBO on Friday night, whon only a iiiuufi.uu c-rowa put in nn appearance lo Uy lliu Hahl SunUmlk't lilu.Hl hv Betting "a little stale now tho warm ^onthor linB arrived, oh. Joo? On Saturday quite a number of Mloholltos boardnd tho ptinnnnRor ^v^i.*. li WSJ.-..4 *C*V«&'V .*.*'«* Yl-C&v, ..t^ftl*.,} Emit, though^ to tako In tho different sports and colobrntlona which woro held down tho lino, It being Empire Dny. Tho Mlchol team of baseball playoni returned all smiles, having won tho prlzo money nt Colomnn. Tho amount was $C0, and tjio score 8—3. Tho Conl Greek Juniors nrrlveil In Michel on Saturday morning to play a friendly game with the local Juniors, although messages bad been lent to postpone tt for that day, on account ot soma of tbe locals having made other tmtnirementt previously. How- the sample room of the King George Hotel on Saturday, May 31. •Taber now has an industrial commissioner, F. C. Campbell, of Seattle, is the man. He will be paid jointly by some real estate men of Calgary, and the Taber Board of Trade, who will get the money from the town council. The Ogllvie Flour Mills Co. are Intending to erect an elevator here this season. Our old friend Bob McAllister was in town on Monday with a load of grain. Bob is one miner who Is making a success of farming. He is going in for raising seed wheat as a specialty. Bob took first prize for a sheaf of wheat at the Taber exhibition last fall. Walter Gwllllams was In town from his homestead on Tuesday. Walter has nearly two hundred acres of crop in this year. ■ , The Canada West Mine started work on Wednesday after being idle nearly two weeks. The compensation case of John Curlock was decided In his favor. Judgment was for one hundred and fifty dollars. The Eureka Mine has opened up again. .It i3 rumored around town lhat a new company has U-ken it over with W. K. Bullock a$ manager. . Work ls proceeding on the foundation of the new electric light plant. The work necessitates taking out a part of the concrete flooring of the \ power house . and in breaking this down on Wednesday Ernest Marsh received a bad. cut over the, eye from a piece of stone. The son of George Shaefer is recovering. It comes pretty.heavy on a man at this time of year to pay doctor's bills. At the, time of the accident neither of the mine doctors were in reach and Dr. Harris was called on and Schaefer had to pay him 15 dollars. It Is about time some arrangement was made, so that a man who pays a monthly fee to a doctor should not be soaked in this manner. Jim Wilson has sold his property south of the track. The "made-in" Canada, train will stop in Taber on June 3rd. Last year this train did not carry an article made by union labor. ♦♦-»♦»»♦♦ and especially the ladies who so kindly gave the supper cannot be too highly praised for their efforts,' and were deserving of the success achieved. It is only hoped that this is a commencement of a series of these concerts. Undoubtedly we are in for a good time at Beaver Mines. Good luck to the boys of the orchestra and their future efforts. INSECT STINGS AND SUMMEJUQiiES. Insect bites and stings, blistered feet and sunburn! These three things, or any ono of them, may Bpoil some days of your vacation, or make your work a bore! Zam-Buk is the remedy you need! It takes tbe " burn " out of these red, inflamed patcheB where the sun has got home on you; It eases bad mosquito bites, and it soothes, and heals blistered feet and hands. In the hot weather young babies suffer greatly from heat spots and chafed places. Here, again, Zam-Buk will give almost instant ease! Mothers should always keep Zam-Buk handy, and should use Zam-Buk Soap for buby'g bath. ' For cuts, burns, and more serious skin diseases, such as eczema, blood- poisoning, etc, and for piles, Zam-Buk Is absolutely without an equal. All druggists aud stores 50c. box or Zam Buk Co., Toronto. Last Chance! Hundreds flock to SALE OF ALL SALES PROFITS ARE GONE ! People of this section storm the Sale' for bargains. Come to the electrifying finish of the big sale. Sale positively closes May 31st at 11 p m. STUART'S SURE SELLING SERVICE SELLING STOCK OF R. M. BRISCO BLAIRMORE BEAVER MINES Victoria Day passod oft very quietly In Tabor. There was no sports of any kind, A number of pooplo took ln tho celebration at Garry Lake, Tho Taber Football Club Ib entering a toam In the Distriot Loaguo. It Is to bo hoped that thn Longuo lasts a llttlo longor this yoar than last, There Ib no baBOball toam In-this town this season, so a good football team will llkoly got good support. A concert Is bolng hold In Cousin's Hall on Wednesday night In aid of St. Thoodor's Church, 13d. Brown Ih building nn addition to his Iioubo this wook. Pat Jordan, of Chinook, was a visitor In town on Saturday. Uo spent tho day In renewing old acquaint- IU1COB. An old timer was In tdwn today ln tlio porBon ot Jim Boylo, who was hu- Ing a mine operator at Coal City for his wages, It scorns that whon Jimmy j quit tho man Burford gavo him short time, and held back his yardage and Homo noal. Tho caso was up boforo Magistrate Layton, nnd ho dooldoil In 4,tvi-Ji' oi ijujk:, jiu-rtuvur ijuriorii urVti'il fw' h'-'ivc lo -aj-pcaj, whidi iua grunted. Tlio young son of Bert WrlRlit, the Jownlor, hnd a narrow escape from dei^th on Saturday. Tho boy wan a ball nnd lost IiIb hold, falling to tho ground. Tlio blow rondorod him unconscious, Doctors Harris nnd Loach woro cnlk'd nnd It was about 10 o'clock boforo tho boy rogalnod con- scloiisn'osH. John Koss, chief Inspector of BfthrtMs for tho province was In town Inst week on business In concctlon with the schools. J-J. Ainsworth, superintendent of roads, was In town this week. Tho ladifs of the Csthollc Church aro havlnw a pantry and apron sale In One of the most successful concerts ever held at Beaver Mines took place on the night of the 23rd inst., under the auspices of the newly formed orchestral society in the Pioneer Hall, and was very largely attonded and proved a huge success. The following program was rendered: First part-r^Addross by the Chairman, Mr. W. T. Hamilton; march, Under the Dougle Eagle, Orchestra; song,"Mrs. McVicar, Dreams, Just Dreams; piano solo, Miss Dorrls Secotte; song, Mrs. T. J. Moore, Garden of My Heart; Girl j violin solo, Mr. J. Crawford; song, 'Mr. 1-1. Drew, Whoro the Illver Shannon Flows; Royal Mall, Orchestra; comic selection, Mr. A. Hamilton; violin solo, Master A. Secotto; song, Master W. Huff, Just Boforo tho Battle Mother; song, Mrs, McVicar, I want to bo In Dixlo; piano solo, Miss Dorrls Secotte; song, Mr. W. T. Moody, "I'm tho Bioko that Brought the Coals; song, Mrs. T. J. Mooro, Silver Threads Amongst the Gold; two-step, Crackor Jack, Orchestra; song, Mrs. It, StlonhoiiBO, I'll tako you home again, Kathloon; violin solo, Mr. J. Crawford; song, Mr H. Drow, Annie Laurie; Hooligan's Cako Walk, Orc'liosta; comic selection,. Mr. A. Hamilton. Mr. J. Crawford officiated ns conductor and tlio wholo of the artlsta gave a vory croditabio display, creating roars of laughter and np- plaiisb, This wns followed by a ball and siippor, ovor forty coujiloH taking part, The promotors of this concort, A.I.BLAIS Grocer We carry a full line of Red Feather & Tartan Canned Goods Prices Right , Satisfaction guaranteed or money, back Phone 103 :*; Frank, Alta. The Store the People Own" COLEMAN FORMED 1907 Having the Largest Trade, we carry the largest New Stock of Union- Made Clothing for miles around ALL NEW GOODS-Bought and Sold for Use, and Not for Profit OARHARTT'S OVERALLS AND LADIES AND CHILDREN'S GLOVES CLOTHES arriving daily ART CLOTHES TO MEASURE THE SLATER SHOE , NEW IDEA PATTERNS STYLE CRAFT SEMI-READY AD READY TO WEAR CLOTH- ING FOR MEN AND BOYS. LINOS/CARPETS, RUGS, JAPANESE MATS, BEDS AND BEDDING Keep tho Money in the Pass THE WESTERN CANADIAN Go-operative COLEMAN TRADING CO., LTD. F. M. THOMPSON CO. "The Quality Store" Groceries, Dry Goods, Boots SHOES AND CROCKERY /" ■ \ SOLE AGENT FOR THE CELEBRATED "House of Hobberlin'VClothing and also Regal Shoes \ ./ Just arrived, another,,shipment oi Extra Choice Eating Apples $1.75 per box Good Sound Cooking Apples, $1.50 box ■Frnsh vf'iri't allies throo tiniM n \toolt. Strawberries on Saturday Tlu; HiKht Goods, The Right, Tr.nitnient, The Hiu'l.l Price, cnehiiiitl every time. We have always allowed 10 per cent. off dry sroodH, nnd 5 per cont. off jrroeerii-s for cash. WE LEAD, OTHERS FOLLOW Phone 25 Victoria^ St. Blairmore, Alta. PAGE SIX THE DISTRICT LEDGER, FERNIE, B.C.,MAY31 LUHKE^ x Private Employment Agents Daylight Robbers We Are Ready to Scratch off your bill any item of lumber not found just as we represented. There ls no hocus pocus in This Lumber Business When you want spruce we do not send you hemlock. When you buy first-class lumber we don't slip in a lot of culls. Those who buy once from us always come again. Those who have not yet made our acquaintance are taking'chances they wouldn't encounter If they bought their lumber here. KENNDEY & MAN6AN — Dealers In —• Lumber, Lath, Shingles, Sash and Doors. SPECIALTIES—Mouldings, Turnings, Brackets, and Detail Work OFFICE AND YARD—McPherson ave. Opposite G. N. Depot. P.O. Box 22, Phone 23. ROYAL HOTEL FERNIE Bar Unexcelled All White Help Everything Up-to-date Call in and see™ Ua_unuc- Civic Employment Bureau Is Certainly Needed to Counteract Graft "These employment agencies in this city are just carrying on daylight robbery! That's all it is!" said Magistrate Sanders to the legislative committee in Calgary recently. Magistrate Sanders did not mince his words. "I am in a position to know what these employment agencies are doing, and they are the worst I have ever seen anywhere. In many of those Ninth Avenue dens there are gambling places behind and all sorts of crooked work goes on both openly and secretly. The condition is terrible. Plenty of evidence can be got without any difficulty. They are in with the foreman hero and elsewhere. The agencies all over the province are the worst possible for the working men, and for the cities affected. There should be an investigation. "Why, only a day or two ago," continued the magistrate, "eight men came down here from Rocky Mountain House and wanted to get jobs in British Columbia. They arranged it through these agencies and woke up to find themselves back at Rocky Mountain House. They had been shipped back to the foreman they had just left. Two hundred men are brought into this city for every fifty men called for, and the result is that men are standing idle at every turn. When it isn't done openl/ it goes on secretly. "As for the Associated Charities handling these,-men—that's all nonsense," continued Magistrate Sanders. "These men try their best to,, keep away from the Associated Charities. They are not vthe kind of men who want to go there. They aren't in the charity class. I do not mean to say that the Associated Charities do not do any good. They1 do good, but you are not going to get these people there for work." This severe castlgation of local em- A Futile Act Farm Life and Health JOHN P0DB1ELANCIK, Prop. SYNOPSIS OF COAL MINING REGULATIONS COAL mining: rights of tho Dominion, In Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Alberta, the Yukon Territory, the North West Territories and In a portion of tho Province of British Columbia, may be leased for a term of twenty-one Soars at an annual rental of il an aero, ot more than 2,560 acres wil be leasea to one applicant. Application for a lease must bo made by tho applicant In person to tho Agent.or Sub-Agent of the district ln which th« rights applied for are situated. In surveyed territory the land must bo d«Hcrll)*u(l liy suctions, or lugal sub-divisions of sections, and in unsurveyed territory the tract applied for shall bo staked out by the applicant himself, Each apllcntlon must be accompanied by a fee of |6 which will bo refunded If tho rights applied for aro not available, but not otherwise A royalty shall bo paid on the merohantnblo output of tho mine at the rate ot five cents per ton. The person operating the mine shall furnish tho Agent with sworn returns accounting for tho full quantity of merchantable coal mined an dpay tho royalty thereon. If tho coal mining rights aro not being operated, such returns should bo furnished at least once a year. Tho lease will Include the coal mining rlghtB only, but tlio lessee may be permitted to purchase whatever available surface rights may be considered no- cuHtmry (or thu working of thu mine at the rato of $10,00 un acre. , For full Information application should be made to tlio Hocretury of tlio Department of tho Interior, Ottawa, ur to any Agent or Sub-Agont of Dominion Lands, W. W. Cory. Deputy Minister of the Interim", N.B—Unauthorised publication of this advertisement will not he paid for. Many farmers never send for a doctor from one year's end to another. But this is not a sure indication that they and their' families axe perfectly _iiea ltby , ployment agencies was made by Col. Sanders in the course of an interview between the advisory board of the Municipal Labor Bureau and the legislative committee relative to the affairs of the bureau, which was recently abolished by the city council. The interview had been arranged by Miss Wileman in an effort to have a readjustment or a reorganization on new lines. So far as Miss Wile- man's object was concerned, the meeting was a failure, but Col. Sanders took advantage of the opportunity to give some straight talk to the aldermen present on the condition of affairs. "I think I could show that Calgary has reaped a big return from the money .expended on the bureau," he. asserted. "The suffering from lack of employment in this city was less than ever before. "Of course, I know the objection to the management. I understand that feature of it. But from what I have observed I should say that Miss Wile- man, is quite able to handle this sort of work. She is familiar with it. I admire her pluck, although I must say that I don't think it Is the right position for a woman to be in." Mr. Harold Riley, who was also present as a .member of the advisory board of the Municipal Labor Bureau, introduced the discussion by stating that he thought some representation should have been made to the board other than what had been published in the newspapers. , He thought that something- might have been gained -by consulting the board when trouble first arose. None of the members, who constitute R. B. Bennett, M.P., William Georgeson, Col. Sanders and Harold Riley, had received any official notice. Alderman George Ross was under the impression that the board had ceased to exist when the organization was completed last year. He explained that there had been no intention of slighting the advisory board. The bureau had been abolished because the city felt that the returns did not justify the deficit of ?2,100. Miss Wileman was accorded a hearing. She stated that the investigation had .been conducted while she Avas away and the information given to the council was very limited and was not in any way indicative of the work done. The treasurer's statement, only included the amount of money turned in after all bills were You—for instance—may not have had thc doctor for years. Yet it is safe to say that you DON'T always feel fit and well. Many days in the year you don't feel like working. You may not have to stay In 'bed .but you DON'T feel just "right." That miserable feeling Is usually caused by Indigestion, Dyspepsia, or Biliousness, You would welcome relief if you could get it—wouldn't you? Well, you can get .relief—any time you need it — quick and positive relief. Tako 15 drops of Mother Selgcl's Curative Syrup — tho great English remedy for ALL stomach disorders, It will set your stomach RIGHT nnd KEEP It right. It's almost purely herbal—Nature's own remedy for sick stomachs. It has been used In England for ovor 40 ^ehrs. Thero it is the Standard remedy for weak digestions. Get Mother Seigel's Curative Syrup. Tako lit ri-gularly. Then noto the improvement in your .health. The Lemieux Act will prove futile in the long run. When the basis of society has shifted and a new class is" prepared to rise to supremacy, the act made to keep the new class in subjection may cause the rise of the new class to be more violent, but that is all. The feudal lords refused to allow the capitalist class a say in the government, and the French revolution resulted. The conspiracy laws of Great Britain forbade two workers' getting together to discuss their wages, and a reign of violence began which ended only, with the repeal of the conspiracy laws. Women In England have not the right to vote. They are adopting violent tactics. Now the right of speaking in public places is 'being taken away from them. This but drives their agitation underground, and'makes it morev dangerous. The taking away of the right of picketting from the-working class will cause the working class to adopt the tactics of the Industrial Workers of the World. -It will cause the Canadian courts to be regarded with more disrespect thain ever. Laws and courts,are only respected when the majority of the people consider them just and enforcing just laws. When this sentiment lacks, then the courts fall in repute. Bill -Haywood in the states has been plastered with injunctions from head, to foot. He has treated them as simply waste paper. I do not think the Canadian workers will submit to the Lemieux Act. No doubt, when sentiment becomes a little more crystallized, general strikes will be inaugurated in Canada to protest against political restrictions and laws which hinder the workers from1 taking full advantage of selling their commodity, labor power, for the best possible price they can force their exploiters to pay.—Cotton's. Price, $1.00, For sale by Trial size, 5">c. THE MoLEAN DRUG & BOOK CO. IM] FERNIE, H.C. ■'■ JOHN BARBER, D.D.8., LDB, DENTIST Office: Johnstone and Falconer Block (Abovo DleasdoH'H Drug Storo) Phono 121 Hours: 8.30 to 1; 2 to 0. Residence: 21, Victoria Avenue. ALEXANDER MACNEIL Barrister, Solicitor, Notary, ete. Officea: Eckstein Building, Fernie, B.C. P. C. taw* Alex. I.AWE A FISHER *i."l"iX,i*.f*'X."."iii Ferule, B. C. Fisher L. H. PUTNAM Barrister, Solicitor, Notary Public, ete. BLAIRMORE ALTA. SMMsCm wtt*vr *to** couoMt, eunct cotoa, nc#tt tm* r»*o*r *no tuna*. *»««r» HAVE YOU A SKIN RASH? Zam-Buk Will End It. For skin raslios, oruptloris, oczomn, etc., either ln adults or children, thoro is nothing known'.to science which equals Hnm-Huk In tho quickness nnd cortnfnty 6 fits curative power. Mr. Raymond Wobbor, of Allnnluim, Out,, writes: "I linvo tried*, Zam-Huk for ninny iillmontB, nnd every timo have found It successful. Somo time ago I lind n hnd rasb all ovor my body. I tried bomo-mndo aiilvoa, herb bhIvcs, and various mode-made preparations, nnd.tlioBo proved of no uso, hut whon I tried Kaiii-Iluk I wns cured In a quar- tor of the time that I had been experimenting In vain with other preparations. "On another occasion I had ono of my fliigorfl crushed, nnd In that cnae nl«o Hnm-Tliik wns tho only rnnindyl used. I t licnlcd tlio wound spUm- ,»,*»''' "My W>,<* Vinfl bpftlto, nnrt oi\cc n^niti Znm-Buk brouRht about a comploto cure. We hnvo also used It tut n household balm, for tho Injuria nnd skin diseases whicb am common to ,,,.,.„,. .,,,,.,in -n n.wl n,\*i .*,.*,.. H,*,l I,. ,-*,,.. i ■• 4 *,* * * , ** '■■-■■ 4 ■"' ' * ** ' ' > experience thflre Is nothing to equal Bam-nuk.*' Knm-Iluk owes its unique healing power to certain herbal extracts It contains, Unlike most ointments it contains no poisonous coloring matter, no animal fat, but Is purely herbal, Por eerema, pile*, blood poison, nb- (ffttwo, ulc«r«, -ruts, burn*, and all akin Injuries and diseases It Is without initial and ihould be in ovi-ry bom.», 50c, box all dniggtstj and atores. Ua« alio Zam-Buk Soap, 15& tablet paid and was only a fraction of the money reeeived. She claimed that 2,500 persons had been placed during the year. She had been dealt with most unfairly. She thought, as the investigation had been carried on while she was in Ottawa, on leave of absence from the mayor, and at her own ex-pense, to promote a Dominion scheme of labor bureaus, and she had never been given one single chance to explain. The work was just opening up this year and she had only commenced organizing for the season. At the time of tho Investigation sho had just so- cured the consent of the C. P. R. to lake Its hotel labor from the west in future instead of carrying men from Montreal. Tho action of the council had given an important movemetn n black eye at a critical time. It would have been an easy matter for tho council to rectify any mistake in management or to charge any officials rather than abolishing the bureau altogether. Alderman Caracalen explained that nothing could bo done In the way of re'Csiabllslimont oxcept by a now bylaw passed by tho council, The Interview concluded without any resolution one way or another from tho legislative committee, The Inforemco was that the matter was dond. Tha commlttca was apparently not sympathetic to Miss Wlloman's efforts.—Alberta Fodoratlonlst, Contempt of court judgments against Samuel Gompers, John Mitchell and Frank Morrison, the labor leaders, for their violation of a courts injunction in the noted Buck Stove and Range case were affirmed today by the district court of appeals, but the jail sentences imposed were held to have been too severe. The court reduced Gompers' sentence from one year to thirty days, and declared that new-found power, tie Belgian working class has made its position doubly strong for £he future. It will bo far easier to launch a general strike In the future; a'second call will bring a far larger-and more immediate response. By their act of self-control in ;he hour of triumph the Belgian workers have laid the true and only foundation of permanent power solidarity—confi i dence in themselves and the unmeasured respect of their enemies. If the Radicals Had Won Suppose, instead, the radical attitude haa prevailed aal at the moment when the government had promised to take steps with its slow and cumbersome machinery to reform the suffrage of Belgium the unions would have thrown into their teeth, "We accept no compromise, we demand immediate surrender. You will have to immediately abandon all your own laws and constitutions and break them yourselves in order to give us what we demand." In the first place, the example of an entire class by its economic might demanding an Immediate abdication of government and law—asking tho government to break the existing lawii, would ln all likelihood have precipitated upon it the opposition of international capitalism. Such a demand would be considered by the prevailing opinion of the world as an act of irresponsible outlawry. With the cry that order and law was threatened by a mob, the neighboring governments would have easily found excuse to render such aid as was necessary to crush the working class of Belgium. In the second place, such an attitude would have alienated all that large class of workers who now waver between the old society and the new and it would have cut off the support of that element in Belgium outside the workers who supported the strike. Thus weakened, had they failed to force their demand, they would have had to face a defeat that would have put the working class movement of Belgium back almost a generation. A second general strike would not have been possible for many years and this splendid engine ot power that has been built up by a generation of labor and sacrifice would have gone temporarily to smash. Now the engine is Intact; it can be used at any* time, and it is stronger than ever. The winning of the Social revolution by the workers depends upon the building up of an intelligent and self- disciplined majority; such a majority cannot be built up without gaining the allegiance of the large neutral element that has a social rather than a ter class winning. , The - individual j capitalist will surrender any principle to escape immediate loss of his property through the complete, suspension of industry. This is a lesson particularly to those American workers who have been taught toy selfish and blind mis- leaders that Socialism means, violence and unrestrained radicalism and the destruction of real trade unionism, for here we have an example of what matured Socialist unionism really means. It is the only kind of unionism that makes war, violence * and blood-shed impossible and makes the bloodless change of the world and the emancipation of labor possible.---The Inter- Mountain Worker. Mitchell and. Morrison merely should be fined ?500 each. "The Supreme Court of the United States undoubtedly will be asked to again review the decision. "Unlike previous decisions in this case, which have been unanimously against the labor leaders, the court of appeals was divided, Chief Justice Shepphard dissented, held that contempt of a federal court was a crim: inal offense and that the statute of limitations had run In the case." , The United Mine, Workers ,in Iowa are planning the creation of a legal department to prosecute personal in- Jury cases of members. , " The Legislature of Oklahoma has passed a law, effective July 1, forbidding the shooting of coal from the solid. It is provided that thereafter the coal to be shot down shall bo cut to a depth of at least six inches greater than the length of the hole in which the explosive is to be placed. ■ Waldorf Hotel Mrs. S. Jennings, Proprietress Rates $2.00 and up Hot and Cold Water Electric Lighted Steam Heated. 'Phone in every room, Sample Room* on Main Business Street.. The new premium liBt for the Spokane Interstate Fair is out and contains an unusually liberal list of prizes for exhibits from indlvidunl farms and ranches. It Is surprising that more people in this section do not compete at this show, as the prizes aro well worth trying for, Wo have received several copies of this list and nnyone wishing same may get one at this offlco, or copy will bo mailed on request to the Fair Association. Wo note that tho Fair Is to be hold the week of September JCth, two weeks earlier than usual. A press roport, from Cardiff, Wales, states that the Issue of £2,000,000 of stock of tho Cambrian coal combine, the latest undertaking of D. A. Thomas, the British conl magnate, was n success, The common stock Is bolng dealt In freely at a promlum of 20 per cont, Survey ofthe Great Belgian Strike Hy a voto of four to one tho representatives of tho Soclnllst unions of Dolgluin ratified tho act of thoir loaders In parliament nnd tho most remarkable Htrlko In history enmo to nn end In the mirrondor of tho'DolglAn government to the demands of thc strikers. Tho one-fifth that voted ngalnst calling off tho strlko represents tho mow rndlc.nl oininent;, This element favored continuing tho strike until tho government was forced to Immediate sur- ,..*, * .. T\\f (•(\iwrvnl\vf r>\t"mi*Tit An Wit- trndft unions all ovor tho world will laud the action of tlio four-fifths who voted to give tho government timo to mnko tho necessary changes that will liy.Uif*' In lltn Jlttlirtr^*^ tvn-rT/Ar*? Ihrt rtrift tmtirnttttt,,. i*,r. „,.!! covered that thoy possessed a power grontor than tho government, thoy ro- frnlnod from using It abruptly'to overturn a hostile government, but gavo tlmt government n chance to mnlio t'linngoH nnd modifications In tho direction of Justice and democracy, Tlio main object of" tho strlko had beon accomplished; tho working cIobh had mado a demonstration of power nnd capacity never before dreamed of In tbo history of tho world, To follow this with n demonstration of solf- ',.. i .* •". i ,. - * .» i . . I..,, .....44, ,,utlt.l.l.V VtMli ilXJ.i't.tJttiiUt nnpnrMWf-fl In Ihr Vilr.ldr.v pf 1bc world, constitutes in our'estimation tbo most Jmpreaslvo thing In tbo his- tory of labor. Such an example of self-discipline * *. r*A r* */• n man one voto system. Tho radical H element In the trado unions all ovor tho world will laud tho action of tho ono-flflh who voted to continue tho Btrlke until tbo government waa forced to Immediate surrender. We belleTe that hlilory will show that thi four-fifths wore right and etrlko Is that violence bad boon rendered Impossible simply because tbo government's Tlolont arm -tho nrmy —•had boon rnndered paworloHfi by tho No strlko that ever happened before has os clearly silowri tho utter and os- Bontlal weakness of tho owning class nnd tho utter and essential strength of tho working class in a struggle where tho working class has r«klly reached a condition bordering on matured development. With the workers In the Industries class conscious, and solidly united and tbe workers In the army and navy -equally class conscious, thew ts bo possibility of bloodshed In such * conflict and no possibility of the mas- Meal Tickets, $7.00 Special Rates by the week and the month and to Theatrical parties. Try our Special Sunday Dinner A Flash of Lightning Is just as likely to strike the house of the uninsured . man aB tbat of his more prudent neighbor. No building is Immune. Better Have Us Insure you and have a lightning clause attached to the policy. Then you needn't worry every time there is a thunderstorm. M, A. KASTNER Sole Agent for Fernie The finest of Wines, Liquors and Cigars served by competent and obliging wine clerks. COLEMAN Billiard and Pool Parlor Two Billiard Tables Three Pool Tables Bowling Alley Hairdressing Cigars J. Graham, ?mi PANTORIUM TAILORS Over McLean's Drug Store Our new Suitings are here. Splendid wearers, handsome tweeds and worsteds. Drop in and inspect them. ' SUITS TO MEASURE FROM $15 UP Latest New York and Paris Styles Genuine French System of Dry Cleaning Ladles' Fancy Garments a Specialty. Feathers, Furs, Gloves, Ladles' or Men's Hats cleaned or dyed nnd blocked, any style. PRESSING AND REPAIRING NEATLY DONE At reasonable prices. Out-of-town work attended to promptly WHY were the FIRST PRIZE and the GOLD MEDAL at the Edmonton Exhibition awarded to SWIFT'S PREMIUM HAMS, BAGON, ETC? Because they are THE BEST ON THE MARKET, that's why. Buy them all tho time at THE 41 MARKET CO. 8AM GRAHAM, Manager PHONE 41 C. E. LYONS Insurance, Real Estate and Loans Money to Loan on first class Business and Residential property WHEN YOU WANT the Best of Fino '.Neckwear, Sox, Caps(| Underwear, Shirts, Suits, Trunks, Grips, Boots & Shoos, como to James H. Naylor, Bellevue Everything sold with a guarantee that if not satisfactory, you can return it and got your monoy back ■/} THE DISTRICT LEDGER^ FERNIE, B. C, MAY 31 PAGE SEVE1L Fernfe-Fort Steele Brewing Go,, Ltd. Beer and Porter Bottled Goods a Specialty The Hotel DALLAS One of the Best C. J. ECKSTORM Prop. Lethbridge, Alta. sbupg Pas Hotel You're always welcome here Clean Rooms, Best of Food and every attention THOS. DUNCAN Passburg The Original and Only Genuine Beware of Imitations Sold on the Merits of Minard's Liniment THE FERNIE LUMBER CO. A. McDougall. Mgi Manufacturers of and Dealers in all kinds of Rough and Dressed Lumber Send us your orders P. Garosella Wholesale Liquor Dealer Dry Goods, Groceries, Boots and Shoes Gents' Furnishings CLUB W. A. INGRAM BAKER AVENUE BRANCH AT HOSMER, B.C. Southern HOTEL BELLEVUE, Alberta Every convenience and attention Wholesale and Retail Tobacconist Barber Shop Baths Shoe Shine Billiards and Pool Coffee and Sandwich Counter Hazelwood Buttermilk Victoria Avenue FERNIE, B.C. Phone 34 Moals that tasto liko. mothor uaotl to cook Best in the Pass Joe. Grafton, Proprietor. Central Hotel Large Airy Rooms & Good Board Ross & Mackay hssk. List of Locals District 18 NO. 20 481 ■131 8103 040 *257 1387 tm 2877 1120 2178 2314 1263 2407 1068 674 1189 2820 2334 14 2352 \m NAME HnnWwiid.'.'; Bonvor Greek'., Dollovuo............. Blalrmoro............ Burmis • Pnrbntidnln., Cnnmoro...,...,..,,. Colomnn..........,,, comin ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, «P'C/n«d P. O ADDnnCQC T.\VheaUL'y,l)uukhL%<2,AlU, ,.,....,...„*„ , , Wm. Davis, Denver Crook, via Pluchor, Jftmo-s Burke. Box 3*1 Ilellevuc Alta. W. I*,- Evans, BlRlrmoro, Alta. T, a. Harries, Passburg, Altn. j. j'jiciicii, cir\ixk**A*A*.k I Our Letter Box I JOSEPH SUTTON REPLIES CHECKER TOURNAMENT Odmevl v Zveznem Senatu Senator Kern iz Indian© je 2, maja prodloZIl v senatu resolucljo za prels- ZADNJE VESTI IZ , W. VIRGINIJE Pred sklepom lista je doSla sledeCa vest: ... -. Charleston, W. Va—Pod silnim prit- Iskom protestov od vseh strani Am- erike, zlastl iz vrst organiziranega de- lavstva in soclali&ti&nlb skupin in pod pritiskom preteCe vladne prelskave je Governor Hatfield izpustil iz vojaSke- ga zapora mater Jones. Zagrozil jl je pa, da bo ponovno zaprta Co bo prl« rejala agltatoricne govore. ¥atl Jones je odlocno odgovorlla, da se bo borila za premogarje kot doslej. Oar tall sodrugl so pa Se v zaporu. Senator Kern ln predsednik Wilson doblvata dnevno na tlsoCe plsem od dolavcev lz vseb strani republiko. Pisma vsebujejo zabtov po prlskavi in za takojSnjo lzpustltov zaprtih. premogarje v, Nekaj bo lo pomagalo. | Quality Printing Alta. Chinook Minos w. K, HuBhos, Chinook, via Diamond City, Alt. Diamond City J. B, Thornblll, Diamond City, LothbrldRO. Pornlc... Thoi. Uphill, Fornlo, n. O. Frank,.,,,...,, Evan Morgan, Frank, Altn. Hoimor ..,.,,..,.,.., W. Bnldorstono, TroHnipr, H. C, Hlllcrest ,,.. Jft». Gordon, Hlllcroiit, Alta. f Lothbrldgo ..,...,.,,. L. Mooro, 1731 Sixth Avonuo, N. Lothbrldgo. Lehbridge CoUlerici.. FmnV BArrlngbam* Coalhurtt, Alta. Maplo Lotff I ,,,.. T. O. Harriet, Passburg, Alta. MIcbol... M. Burrell, Michel, n. C. Monarch Mln», Wm. llynd, Elcan P. O., Tabor, Alta. Paaaburg T. O. Harrios, rawburg, Alta. ' Royal Vlaw......,,,.. Coo, Jo dan, noynl Collterlos, Lothbrldgo, A^ta Tabar.. A Patterson, Tabar, Alt* Every Description Of High Glass Job Printing Promptly Executed District Ledger Fernie, B. (-•♦ iMBBBBIBMaffl^^ To the Editor, District Ledger. Sir,—Will you allow me to reply to tho letter of Mr. W. B. Phillips. Before-doing so, however, I should like to say that I do not desire to keep up any further correspondence, as my time is very much occupied, and I do not think it will serve any useful purpose. I was much amused to notice the severe criticism that my learned friend made use of with respect to my letter, but I am prepared to challenge that he cannot use words which will be more grammatical or will convey to the public my meaning ln any better way. I will admit—with him— I am very ignorant; I have no desire to have all the knowledge, and I have learned by experience that there are men who have as great a capacity for learning as the next; thus It is wisdom, while you think you know something, to take heed lest you fall- especially when posing on Plsgah'B heights! Every intelligent wage earner must admit that it is better to get a little than nothing at all, and although the efforts of the Labor Party may have been weak, they have worked with a purpose in view—to better the condition of the laboring class. It is rather strange that my friend should object to the Labor Party voting with the Liberals for measures that are useful and to which they have agreed to vote upon as a body. A man is a traitor who votes with the capitalist, but when It comes to benefiting his own pocket, apparently that is all right. My friend makes mention of Keir Hardy. No doubt he remembers <..a few years ago .when he was sick at heart, and it ^yas thought a rest would do him good he decided to take a tour on the continent, and a subscription list was opened in the House of Commons, a large number of those cruel (?) men subscribing; why was not the same objection raised to this? I am reminded of a friend of mine in the Old Country who was a Socialist, he was a secretary of a local union, and every year, or as often as possible, a public demonstration was held and speakers were invited. It was agreed to invite two members of parliament to speak, and the two selected were capitalists. An invita- tion-came-to-the-local-to-nominate-a- persbn to move a resolution at this meeting, and my friend was proposed to take this office, but he' objected, believing it to be contrary to tbe principles of Socialism. However, another man was elected. A week after another invitation came to attend a luncheon which took place after the meeting. My friend was nominated again, and without any comment he willing carried out his duties. I would like Mr. Phillips to read again Kler Hardie's letter, for did he not say that the Labor party has worked exceedingly well in bringing the working cIhbs closer together for political purposes; and I venture to say practically all the 39 mombers have been at somo timo Liberals, oven Kler Hardlo. I would llko now to deal with one or two facts that Mr. Phillips Is anxious to drive home, no doubt with the Idea of further educating mo. Statement 1. Ho says that Harvoy is M. P. for N. 13. Yorkshire. I say ho never bas beon Jr. P. for Yorkshire nt nil. Statement 2. Ho says thoro nro no aspiring candidates in Fornlo Socialist Party. If this Is so tho spirit o£ progression ls (load, I say thoro ls tho snmo doslro for aggrandisement In tlio Socialist body tlmt Is found ln othor bodlus, and this also appllos to Individuals, and I lmvo no objection to It provided It. Ih not for a puroly selfish motive, Rlatnmont No, ?,. Mr. PhllllpH Ima boon nn offlco sookor, I novor said bo wn» or ls. 1 was moroly writing upon tbo ndvlcn Iio wns Klvlnu, and In doliiR so my ro. mnrkH woro gonnrnl. Again, I nny I lmvo no objections to nny man who aspires lu 11 fo, lot lilm bo a Socialist or a Llbonil or a Consorvallvo, as lojig as It. Is dono for tho nood of nil. Mr, Phillips vonUiros to miy bo hns boon n trado unionist longer than 1, I claim to liavo 21 years' unbroken sorvlco and I think thoro Is a fow yours dlfforoncft In ngo. Ho doslroH mo to Htnto to tho rond- ors tho principle of trndo unionism. I don't think this Ih necessary as I bollovo tho rondors nro conversant with thorn, but In en ho thoy lmvo boon forgotten I would1 rofor him lo tho Constitution of tho U, M. W. of A., Su ami j, una uio Ijihl cJiuiro of Hoc. 1, Al-sw Uie ruciftiiil cujo ot ii* 12, Another quostlon: "Whoro and whon havo I .fought for those prim, elplofl?"ii In four conntloH of Rngland for piu I...-.1 l", >*i:,»in, i nliiiui ili-.ii It) hliy for bis onllRhtonmont tlmt I lmvo hold somo of tho most Important officios thnt a working mnn could bold. Agnln, I novor quoted Ilurko ns say- Jng "lot un got on." I wild "let uh OO on," whlrh Ih quit*1 illtti-n-til nl* together, In fonrlimlnn permit mt> >r, i-.'ty thnt Hfo Is too brief nnd opportunities aro fnflt pii«Blng. Ah tho workors nro civ doavoring to get all thoy can undor tho present system wo cannot afford to spend our X'>A.>AA^X^«j' Judges' Chambers, Pembroke, Ont, • [ To tho Proprietors of Pepa, Toronto. \, Dcur Sim i— ■ | Some timo ago I had occasion to goto Montreal, accom- ji panied by my daughter, who unfortunately rontiacted n cold. I At night the was unafala to fjcr to sloop owinp to a pursintorit and > > irritating cough. A friend mptd htr lo Uy your prspntniion^ J / "Peps," She used th tin r.nd th-'y promptly nllnyed her cough - y and purmittcd her to get to sleep. It give* me pleasure to tell ) »• you of the prompt relief "Peps" guvo her. \ 5 Youra duly, \ 5 (Signed) A. A. 1'ISHKH. )] ,*...■> /VVV\VV%*A*^**^>A/V*-^VVVVVV v^ fl P*jpn nre small partfllua ronialnitig certain medicinal li^rs'liciils, which fivihen plii ■'*■ I upon tlm tongtio Iminodiately turn into viipcr, and nro : readied Jrirjvn t;i(! ,iir pa-ranRCH to'lha luiiR.'i. O.t their Journey tl,«>y soothe this ln- !^i '!'.■.-.« J ti.-.d irritated nipmbrnnun of ihe bronchial tubea, the dellcnto wr.lla of tho '{■..'. |.[!*.ur.|',cfi, nnd Tiiis'ly enter end cany rotit.f i\nd hcaliiijj to tho capillaries jjnns; liny fur rucn in lliu lur.|;s. ■J li t\ word, vhile no liquid or solid cnn net to tho lunffi nnd nlr pan- "\ ne",, i'„pt funics tfiH ihwu direct; and «\t oin'e commence thoir work ol FREE TfllAL Bond Hila ctiu;)cn, lc, o n:*v lor ixifcinitc, I ci n il ti ii in •' » ( I li I iv j l-itliur. to l'ups Co., Toronto, nml wc wil, numl ii f run trial |).k krl , oU'-ypn, Pl» fa kj . Ail iiiiii;[t:stjnnd otoreti cell Pupa ''.•■t Jt.ic, u 'nox or punt l:u> Irom PopH '; Co., ."Htpimt SUr-jct, Toronto, for price. .'.'..'.! i':, hii'.mp for trial piicliut and ■ bod!..V.: luring all about Pops. dl «'' ,f. ,*0D* m k'7'. "I GROW HAIR, I DO" '/^/ -v BALD AT 26, RE8TORS5D AT 30. 8TILL HAVE IT AT 65. Voung Man, Young Woman, Which Do Your Prefer? A NICE FULL, HEALTHY llcml nf hair on a clmm nnd botilthy sculp, froo from FRIUTATION, or a HAM) 11MAP nnd it DISMASKD nud lrrllit- bio ftcnlp povnrnd with im-ilf" r*f,.,.>,i/,"iv ,"iV.■■! \)Ayx.)l'AAAA'AS SCALES ON THE SCALP, or nu Itchy Irrltntlon In POSIT1VK PHOOF your hair nnd acnlp In In n T)18HA8Hn cntidltlon, tin sctiln, commonly cnllod DANDllUKP, orlslnntflfl from ono of tlw following? ■PAllAHITlCAL DIH- BA8E8of tho CAIMLLIAIIY Clmidfl, Btitli ah (Soborrhon, Slccn, Ciipltlo, Toltor, Alopooln or Vky.ininx) nnd cortnlti to riiHiilt In nbaohito HALDNKSS tinlosfl cured boforo tho (IICUM hint tlio CAPILLARY (llnndH doBtroyod. HALDNK8S nnd tho LOBS of lmlr Ih »ii8oliit, price / '. $1.25 Boys' Grey Canvas Shoes, sizes 1 to 5, price $1.60 Youths' Grey Canvas Shoes, 11 to 13 $1.50 GROCERY SPECIALS Tuxedo Baking Powder ,; v-.. 16 oz. .15 "Stewart's Liqiud Blue 2 for .25 . Cream of "Wheat. .2 ior .35 Rolled Oats .'...". 8 lb. sack .30 Braid's Big Four Coffee, fresh ground, 21b for .75 Blue Ribbon Coffee 1 lb. tins ..40 ' Cowan's Cocoa :.V_ lb.- tins .25 Pineapple! lb tin ;....:...2 for .25 Seeded Raisins, 12 oz. packets 3 for 25 Prunes , '. 10 lb. box 1.00 Golden Dates , 2 lb. .25 Oranges per doz. " .25 Medicine Hat Bread Flour 98 lb. sack 3.00 Tuxedo Jelly Powder 4 pkts. .25 s Lemonade Powder 2 bots, .35 Armours Shield Ham .per pound < .24 Armours Banquet Bacon per pound .25 Veal Loaf 2 tins .35 Macaroni, 1 lb. packets 2 for .25 Colombo Olive Oil 1-2 gal. tin 1.15 Matchless Silver Polish per hot.' .20 Van Camp's Pork and Beans 2 for .25 Siam Japan Rice 4 lbs. .25 "White Swan Laundry Soap 12 for .45 Assorted Toilet Soaps *.' 6 for"" .25 "Washington Onions 6 lbs. .25 New California Cabbage per pound .05 New California Beets per pound .05 New California Carrots per pound .05 Money Saving Prices BRANCHES AT FERNIE, MICHEL, NATAL AND. COAL CREEK , Ltd. The Store of Quality LOCALAND PERSONAL Don't forget the wrestling match at the' A. A, C. (Ingram's) next Friday night. BORN—To Mrs Culshaw (wlfo of tho late J. Culshaw) on Wednesday, 28th, a daughter. A special business mooting of tlio Fornlo Local of tho Socialist Party of Canada will be hold ln tho baBOiuent of the Minors' Hall on Sunday evening at 7.30. A reconciliation was effected botwoon tho parties Involved ln tlio Cor- rlgan-Conroy assault caso and Magistrate Whlmstor discharged them alter binding thorn over to koop tho poaco for a period of twelve months, tho breaking of which IncurB a liability to a flno of $100. J. W. Bennett and Geo. Barton left last weok end to attend tho Knights of Pythias Convention at North Vancouver, being the delegates for Fernie Lodge No. 31. , Whilst en routo to Elko on Saturday last J..R. Pollock had an accident with his automobile before reaching Morrissey, which necessitated the sending of motor repairs from Fernie. Tho unoxpected gonerally seems to bo tho caso on a holiday, and was so with Mr. P. V. Wholan on Victoria Day, whon ho hnd his head and faco badly cut up when alighting from a train boforo roachlng Galloway. The Cradle Roll reception will be held at 3 o'clock at Knox Church on June 3rd (Tuesday). A quiet wedding was celebrated on Wednesday morning, May 28th at the Baptist Parsonage, when William Green of Coal Creok, and Miss Annie Kershaw of Standish, Lancashire, England, were united ln matrimony by Rov. D. M. Thomson. Tho happy couple left for Coal Creok ln the afternoon, where thoy were accorded a warm welcome by the groom's numer- ous friends, Sorvlco will bo conducted In tho ProHbytorlan Church on Sabbath evening, Juno 1st, by Mr. H. R. Kay, of Knox College, Toronto, Ontario. Mr. Kay has como to Fornlo to organlzo clnHSQB for tho tonchlng of English to non-Anglo-Saxons. m . ■■ '.J''" ■ ' ;■■ !■ • *' 'i"-*t) *'■>■ H; ii "A >'* ■' ». »» fcN* V 1* * ■ h it. :%Si.-xMf".- »'«'i***i«*Mf^&' '!'» ,* r . 1 '., i . !' i' $ \:. fi# Ex-President Stubbs and International Board Member Roes will journoy to Great Falls on Monday to nttond tho Rocky Mountain Inter- :.tato Convention of Mineworkers. On Tuosday ovonln*-, Inst tho C. P, • I'-i-ot was tho scene ol an oxcltlug arrost of Thomas Murphy, who attempted to malco a getaway with a tlckot without turning ln tho necessary cash, Tho tlckot agont gavo cliaso and whilst tlio two woro strug- sling Chief Hall and Chief-elect Brown arrived on tlio scono nnd secured tho prisoner after somo llttlo difficulty, Magistrate WhiniBtor sentenced him to flftoon days imprisonment for making a dlHturbanco and ho will agnin bo brought up on tho ehnrgo of theft In connection with the tlckot. Sorgoant Ambormnn, of. tho local pollco forco Is away on his vacation, CLASSES IN ENGLISH FOR FOREIGNERS =F== An atempt is being made through the agency of the Presbyterian Church in Canada to organize classes in English and the rudiments of citizenship amongst tho non-Anglo-Saxons' In th& various places throughout the Crows Nest Pass. The representative of this board ls now ln Fornlo with the object ot organizing classes both here and at Coal Creek, The work is entirely frco from any hint of denominational fooling. It has aB its nlm tho solution of the forolgn problem, and the betterment of social conditions. A mooting of all those interested will bo hold ln the civic chambors, Juno 3rd, at 8 p.m., at which tho system will bo fully explained and discussed, "VARIETY I8LE" AT THE GRAND, JUNE 4th 1818 THEATRE .-■A' 'i^i^*tf,r^.ti>%'."^U'^ulQiM'- -• .*...■> . .^iSSm^A^t09^tiA2'..iiwt:Mt..m9r*m,'illm.f,^.... Manager Miller has a flno program for tho patrons of this cosy, woll-ycn- tllnlctl picture house, and among tho foaturoB for .tonight nnd tomorrow, matinee and ovonlng, aro tho following productions!! "Tlio Opon Road,' n magnificent two-rool production of Format Ilakoy'H greatest drama. For 1 '*., *','.'* 1*.', ..'-i 1- ■'•■ t'.J" ■ « ■w-l*At .tlUilLil} kit**.* *u.J,l„;, .1 it.,,, - :uu1 ?,, Ahr F.cblr TYtrwtcrrrtrcrv "Tho flpoctor nrldogrooro,' In two rnnlti, ml- nptod from Washington1 Irvlng'B most fanciful nnd taunting llttlo tales, will ho projected. L. O, O, M, ' Tho Installation of thc Fernlo Lodgo h. O. O; M. will take Placo Mc-cday noxt, Juno 2nd, K. P If all;' at 7.30 ■p.m, Alter tho installation, com* moneln* at 0 p.m., n concert and to- clal will tako place, to which nil candidates will Iio privileged to lnvl|to a friend. Invitation card* can he obtained from those who lamed the application formo, or from tho Secretary, All candidate* are rc-.iun.8ted to hand ta thoir -modlcal ex&iuluuttitu ■lips to the responsible parties be- fori Monday evening, . . " . . With tho heavy billing and gonoral announcements tlio next attraction at tho Grand Is tho extraordinary engagement of tho Frank Rich Compnny (eastern) for flvo performances only. Tho equipment*'and aconlc environments of thia biff aggregation of musical comedy stars, would glvo many of tho stollar attractions pointers In tho muslcnl comody flold. Tho Frank Ttlch Company will pronont a dlfforont bill nightly nnd tho roportolro for tho Fornlo dato Is ono that hns boon carefully soloctml. Tho opening bill Wednesday night Is "Vnrloty Islo" ono 01 tho best laughing lilts of two continents, staged with tho utmost caro, rich nnd olnborato scenery, many oloctrlchl effects, and dazzling bewilderments, The cast la'hcadod by Mr. George A, Burton, tho eminent comedian nsslstod by a caijt of olghtoon ricuiig pooplo ana mo Jiiwotiu "Tw* SitiMiUtu dii-w Mo*: I'^t wiwM choruses ever attempted In musical comedy. A carload of seonory Is carried'nnd will lend much to tho high standard ot oxcolloneo attained by this .... ... , ... .ii11 .. .....ii... *:.\>ilf,lAu\l t VAVk^vJ kf.4li 1*4 u. y»v*.»i story, woll acted In two acts and two bcmioh, and owing to tho length of tho show, which contains twenty or moro musical numbers, tho curtain will rise promptly nt 8,30. Usual advance salo of cholro srmtfl nro now ready. ISIS THEATRE Best Always FRIDAY and SATURDAY EVENING And SATURDAY MATINEE SPECIAL OrguukisrH uu» at work In tho Som- emet county field of Pennsylvania, and declaration Is mado that tho field Is to bo organlgfld this summer. The organizers maintain that now Is an opportune) time, as lsbor Is scarce In that ftcM aud dcnmtt-l t<*r wal !» heavy slnco freight rates have boen reduced to tho eastern mark-ate. The Open Road Magnificent 2-Reel production of Forrest Hakey's Greatest Drama An Excellent Programme Including 2 European and 1 American Comedies DON'T MISS IT tmrnmrnmrnamt Special MONDAY and TUESDAY, JUNE 2 and 3 Edair's Masterpiece The Specter Bridegroom In Two keels. Adapted from Washington Irving's most fanciful and taunting little tale DON'T FORGET THE DATES ■ ■ ... 11 ■ ■.*.■*.. Pictures from many well known Stories nre our Speciality *-\\ tc n Hi *1 U',1 t 1 .jBj^