11 ' . THE LADYSMITH SIGNAL ^ ?7- =*5? n^CjW Vol. I. Ladysmith, B. C, Friday, April 19, 1912. *'*^i The Signal Now Closes emeatf»S«vetiM thoughf' The announcement in the editorial columns would indicate this is the last issue of the Signal, and we feel that in justice to ourselves and to the people of Ladysmith some explanation for the action is due. To do this it will be necessary to briefly review the life of this publication. The idea of the establisment of an independent paper in Ladysmith was not the sole idea of now proprietors of this paper, but that of a gentleman, whose name it is not necessary to mention, who becoming sickened of the one sided political hide-bound tory mouth organ, approached me(then in Vancouver) with the proposition that he and I start a paper in Ladysmith which, ' while not .afraidof criticizing any party or ■person in public life would be willing to allow its columns to be •^opened to any side of any public ' .question. The part of this gentleman would be that of silent partner. To that end I came back to Ladysmith canvassed the various business men, who enthusiastically endorsed the scheme claiming that a fair minded journal would have their support and co-opera- almost completed, this gentleman found it impossible to carry on the proposition, with the result that the present proprietors ot the paper discussed the situation and relying , on the honesty of the fair promises, invested their little capital in the scheme. First we hired the office from which the paper for six months has been issued for the sum of $16 per month. Imagine our surprise on returning from a business trip to Vancouver to be informed that Mr. Carley of the Chronicle had offered f 20.00 for the site. Consequently the Signal had to pay that monthly rental Stored in the band hall was a complete printing outfit and this we endeavored to purchase from the Canadian Collieries Co., Mr Coulson the Manager, promised to send a man to valuate the plant Instead of coming to see us, we were informed that Mr. Carley was the man approached, and therefore we lost all confidence in Coulson and looked elsewhere fur material, nor were we mistaken in our supposition for a short time latter we saw Carley superintending the removal of the machinery. Then came trouble in having our order filled in Vancouver days passed and no goods. Then I remembered how Sam Carley, had told me when working on the Chronicle that in the event of any rival paper starting in this city they would fix them with the type people. Notwithstanding these drawbacks the Signal appeared on the day advertised, the aid of laths, string, tin and all manner of foreign typographical materials were used. Then we applied for the mail rights—they were refused making us pay $130 for what cost the Robert street publication $i.$o This meant $1.04 to deliver I1.00 worth of paper. Believing this to fo be the work of the tory association, we said so with the result that we lost advertisment. One realestate man withdrawing his advertisment and another one consigning us to hell. Knowing the condition of the political situation in the city. . How everything from the hospital board up was run by a "bunch" of wire pullers th: Signal cried for clean government of every organization believing that the citizens would welcome the change from a paper which consigned to the waste basket letters for publication on public business such as the auditing of the hospital books, election of officers, accounting for the money inscribed and kindred questions. Seeing the trend of events we determined to do what we could to unseat the "buuch at the forthcoming election, al- «h#ih**e''natir «iotK«ife%ut <*$' mm spect for their candidate whose administration of civic afiairs the Signal supported. Personally, Mavor Dier has been a gentleman to me and in his dealings with this paper. Athough bitterly opposed to his election. Dr. Dier was not as small minded enough as to take his advertisment out of the paper on account of that. We flatter ourselves that the Signal was ol some small inport in the election of William' although our services were given without any hope of favor or expectation of remuneration, hut we were told that our support of the government candidate would mean some hundreds of dollars to our account, and when we refused to prostitnte ourselves and journal were cited instances of how business had been closed for supporting opposition candidates. They win—We go out of business but we leave this office conscious that we have done what we believed to be our duty and still retain our self respect, and in spite of all, are convinced that there are riches greater than money. To any who are sorry to see the death of 'the Signal, and we are vain enough to believe that thert are some, we would say that they can show their sympathy at our decease and appreciation of our past efforts by dealing at the firms whose advertisements appear in this issue of the paper. Especially would we like to may mention of the kind iess of that man among men, W. E. Morrison. The character of Mr. Morrison is too well known to need to be told here,' ask any young man what he thinks of "Bill" Morrison and he will tell you.^of the advice given by him, of "the kindnesses and thoughtfullntss, of Mr. Morrison. I need not., recall to the old timers his stand throughout the long strike of nine years ago. Mr. Morrison Iras' .helped us by his patronage and influence and we Would ask our friends to as much as possible , do their buying there. Another merchant, although not here now, whose kindness to us cannot;pass; unmentioned, was Mr. Jeffs, who^ worked untiringly to aid us. I I cannot go oyer them all now but the adve|ti«iag,columns show our friends. ;;Now just one word of advice before I depart. To our contemperaryj the Chronicle, we say to make ail, haste to harvest while the sunshines, for it will not be many mobns before a paper with the influence, the power and money will he here to compete with you, aQff tfry and cultivate a spirit of fairlfclay. Do not try and blanket Jpublic jdiscussions and questional. <: .; Tp'thi.peopa ol Ladysmith we would say,'tjpfj unless you maai' ' 'lift a littJe Taroiu.VyirJi oi pWde and [cultivate an .optimism you will be as you are from now until the cows come home. Don't knock your town, boost. One thing we should have brought up before now is the fact that the night policeman has to depend for his living on the bounty of the hotel keepers, pool room men is he to be strict on his own bread and butter. I have wandered considerable but, oh, I have so much to say and not the room to say it. Again the Signal says goodbye. B. A. McKELVIE, Editor. ♦ Winnipeg, April 17—Anxiety here over the Titanic's passengers is still keen. Though most people have given up hope that Mark Fortune, Ross Beatty, Borebank and Charles Fortune might have been saved, some are still clinging desperately to the cheering belief. At least seven Calgary people are aboard the ill- starred liner. They were Mr. Bates, Mr. and Mrs. Pugh, Mrs, Marshall and three children. All these have likely perished. Of 28 Canadians on the Titanic 19 were from the West, The these later twelve were drowned. Geo. Graham, buyer for a large departmental store here was saved All the churches will hold memorial services on Sunday. A serious stabbing affray occurred about 10 o'clock last night on Selby street in the vicinity of the Occidental Hotel, as a result of which John Aitken, Selby street, lies in the hospital with a deep knife wound in his body, and Robert Longmate occupies a cell in the city jail, being arrested as the man who is alleged to have stabbed Aitken with a pocket fcnife-Jrferald. ' > * The Leap'Year Dance given in Gould's Hall on Wedries ay evening was an immense success: and the ladies having cbarga of the event are to be congratulated on their work. « The hall was very* prettity decorated and draped, displaying much artistic taste, the scheme being''-varied' Colored streamers bells, etc.,'toned with twining ivy and • evergreens. The electric globes were arranged to provide a soft fiieasing light while the twilight-waltzes were just right, the dreamy music played by the Low- don orchestra was all that could be desired. \ The music throughout the whole evening was entrancing and numerous complimentary remarks were made anent the ability of the musicians. Slipper was served at midnight in the baunettine; hall and this ■Wrtun ch»i'ga«r'-Mr.-j^^^!|fet' gentlemen having to take the part usually assumed, in this regard by the fair sex. To say that the repast was tasty is to put it mildly. It would satisfy the every desire of Epicure himself. Mrs. T. Burns made a very efficient floor manager and deserves great credit for the manner in which she conducted the dance. »—: . On Sunday afternoon the Cit) Champions, the Marvels, will defend themselves against the follow ing playiyrs; Goal, Morgan; Backs Jackson and Ord; Halves, Delan- ey, Ord and Drummond; Forwards, Cloke, T. Battie, Adam, O'Connell, and Sanderson. The game will start at three o'clock. The game is being played for the benefit of an injured player and it is whispered that the rivalry is so keen between the two teams that an oyster supper is at stake too. —. f The postponed game of baseball which was to have, taken place last Sunday will be played this week end. The line up will be: Catcher Carl Laudcrbach; Pitcher "Pis" Liiuderbach, 1st base T. Battie: 2nd base; J. Ryan; 3rd base; Vera Joyce; Short, T. Simpson; centre field; J. Davidson right, A. Crossan, left, P. Kerr; Spare, F. Metro. Game starts at 1.30 sharp. Ladysmith Wilis T^ ....■•■'... .\.... ' 4 Goals pf 1 On Tuesday afternoon the Rain- bo w soccer players went down to defeat before the eleven players representing Ladysmith.- ^ first half was rather tame andl**:'' ored the home players but in' the"; last period the pace wae last and the sailors held their own and pressed the townsmen hard. "Gin-' ger" Howe was the star player for the Rainbow. He is only a laJL: of seventeen and very'; alight but shows ability, speed and hardihood Which is essential to the making of a "star." Greateroex the centre half is reputed to be the best man On the line up but he did not show up to any. great advantage being manifestly more interested in .taking the man (than the ball. •> Sanderson scored the first goal following some pretty combination in which Adam, Brass and Cloke figured. Cloke was responsible for tlie second tally although Brass deserves equal credit for having, by j checking the goal keeper, made it j possible for Andy to tally. .;■'. The half time whistle found the! score; Ladysm.itb •;two'-. ■RaJnwS.'i;! fx. >\ J oil* 1 Listyed The invitations for the theatrical dance are out and will be mailed tomorrow. The Lyceum programme tonight is exceptionally good. The Waynes and Fleming being all that can be desired. The opera house has one of the strongest programmes ever shown there this change. *»,.: resuming play (he homesters: rusHed off and Brass neatly net-; ted the ball. After which the sailors seemed to waken to the fact that they were in the game. The pace increased and 'Ginger' Howe succeeded in beating Morgan. Encouraged, they pressed harder and from a corner tallied again. The Ladysmith players increased their pace and shortly before the call of time again beat Roundtree Brass again being responsible for the scoring. This ended the scoring the points being Ladysmitn 4, Rainbow 2. i Tomorrow evening the Finn ladies society will give a dance. Gents 25c, Ladies 15c. Refreshments 25c per cou[)le. The voting at the Gem is very keen and the programme well worth seeing. ft is worth the price of admission to hear Mr. Fisher play the piano and Miss ! Ja iviren sing. /"• toiv^ ^^«*aW,>.,. nwasfjjjjjjsfji The Ladysmith Signal. '•.'jniHBrffr": Ti'if'f!-'-' *&&■. Express and T earning WOOD FOR SALE Orders promptly attended to. Give Us a Trial. Leave orders at H. Hughes. J.Gilson Buller Street The Ladysmith Signal Published at Ladysmith" Every Tuesday and Friday. Subscription $1.00 per year. Advertising Rates on Application. i • B. A. McKELVIE, Editor. _ f ■The Ladysmith Signal' is. union in sympathy and intent, but the action of a so called union shop g|r'i(V^V>AAA/\MVVVVVtfVVI/VVVNA/V\/VVSA/WV^^ Ladysmith Opera House DON'T FAB, TO SEE "The Renegade" JOOMQOOOeO* PRICES: 10c and 15c We Show Only the Best Pictures MMaMHaMMpil L,i>iM«te. . ^:,..a>-. ■aasiaBaaaB^aB^aaa J. Th3 Ladysmith Signal To Our We wish, to thank you for your kindness during the time we have been in business and trust that you will favor Walters and Akenhead who have acquired our business. /VWWWWWW^W c. Ladysmith Opera House TO-NIGHT The Renegade Good Music cAdmisssion: 10c and 15c Scotch Bakery . Wedding and Birthday Cakes made to order. Try our Sultana Cakes 25c each. Shortbread 10c each. Scotch Meat Pies Every Saturday. Matthew Nimmo NOTICE I will not be responsible for any debts contracted in my name without my written permission. Signed, JOSEPH ALLSOPP A LARGE STOCK and a small window, so kindly step inside and inspect our splendid assortment of presentation goods. We don't sacrifice the quality so as to sell at a low price; our careful cash buying enables us to sell you the highest quality, for what you generally pay for inferior goods. See the beautiful premium we are giving, you get a chance with every dollar purchase. HONEST GOODS and HONEST PRICES. J. A. HARTLEY, JEWELER AND OPTICIAN Local News. Mrs. J. Black, of Vancouver, is visiting friends in Ladysmith. Rev. Tait, of Victoria, Grand Chief Templar, is paying an official visit to Victory Lodge No. 61. WANTED—Two boarders, apply the Signal office. CITY OF LLC. WANTED Applications will be received up to 5 p. m., Monday, April 22nd, 1912, for the position of assistant to the city clerk and to attend the electric supply store. Applicants to state salary; applications to be marked "application for assistant to the city clerk" and to be- addressed to P. O. Box 56. Applicants required to have passed the entrance examination. N. A. MORRISON, C. M. C. You be Judge and give us a fair trial If we can satisfy your wants, give us your patronage. All we want from you is a trial. Wej will do the rest. E. H. JONES, THEATRE TO-NIGHT HEAR MISS JJUHg SING Phone 4. F irst Avenue. WE HAVE RE-OPENED next to the Roj'al Bank of Cana da and solicit your patronage. Lowdon's FOR SALE FEW DAYS ONLY Two Company Houses Prices Reasonable W. W. W4LKEM REAL, ESTATE AND INSURANCE PIANO VALUE You may not always get it,, but you get it always ina HEINTZMAN & CO. PIANO Call and let us show these famous pianos, used and endorsed by the world's greatest artists. Hicks C& Lovick Piano Co. | p, G.'NoOt Victoria Agents for Vancouver Island. So'e Local Agent Ladysmith, - - B; C. Groceries, Dry Goods, Boots and Shoes, Furnishings, Etc. TOHN BICKLE "The Peoples' Store" Clearance Sale of Men's Hard HATS All Sizes. $3.00 and $3.50 values. Yours for wv www\/\/* W. E. Morrison sjy :: • eeeeatiaeeeeoeoeoaoe** V mmmk •^tmmmsm wmmk aagaaaB