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MSB THE BRITISH COLUMBIA FEDERATIONIST INDUSTRIAL UNITY: 8TRBNOT 'jT , b OFFICIAL PAPER: VANCOUVER TRADES AND LABOR COUNCIL AND B. C. FEDERATION OF LABOR. l"A'* SIXTH YEAR. No. 1% STOEET P/^LWAYMEN'S DISPL*" £ SEEMS ENDED VANCOUVER, B. C, FRIDAY, AUGUST 14, 1914. SIX PAGES POLITICAL UNITT: VICTOBTI Further Negotiations Result in Terms Approved by the Men at Special Meetings Held This Week The street railwaymen's committee has almost, after two months' negotiations, concluded the argument with the B. C. Electric railway over Ihe company's contention that it had the right, under in agreement with the employees, to discharge, without question on the part of the employees' com- ittee, uy worker whom they suspected of dishonesty. It will be remembered that at the request of the employees a board of [conciliation was appointed consisting of Mr. Justice Macdonald, Jas. H. Mc- /ety and John Elliott to ascertain, if possible, just what the agreement be- reen the company and its employees meant and what the intention of ihe Mies to the agreement were. The report of the board has already been exclusively published in The 'ederationitt, and was, on this particular point, in favor of the contention of the men, scoring the company for attempting to take an advantage to which it was in no way entitled. Negotiations have been proceeding ever since the board reported, both sides accepting the award, but the company again trying to twist and distort it to conform to its original view of the dispute. As a result of the various conferences between the committee and the Company's officials and the assistance of Mr. H. H. Stevens, M.P., and J. D. McNiven, western representative of the department of labor, an arrangement has been arrived at whereby Mr. Justice Macdonald will be asked to draft a clause in place of the faulty one, providing for the same methods of appeal in the case of an employee charged with dishonesty as apply in other cases of discharge or suspension. During the week the committee found it necessary to take a strike vote, but fortunately for all concerned an agreement was reached. The conductor, whose dismissal caused the original dispute; has, in the meantime, secured' other satisfactory employment, not caring to make his reinstatement a condition, provided the proper principle of protection for other members could be arranged for. These terms of settlement were accepted by the street railwaymen at special meetings held last Wednesday afternoon and evening. The Federationist joins in expressing satisfaction that an obviously difficult situation has been satisfactorily disposed of. ROYAL CITY TRADES THE INTERNATIONAL SOUTH TYPO. ION IN * S Anti-War Resolution Filed —Opposed Miners' Sympathetic Strike The Threatened Strike of B. C. E. Ry. Employees Averted President Duncan Upheld— Old-Age Pension and the Mortuary Features Time Has Olearly Proven the Wisdom of the Forecast HALF HOLIDAY For Letter-carriers — Peti- i tion Being Circulated The Federatlonist ia informed that letitlona are being circulated amongst he general public in behalf of grant- ng a weekly half-holiday to the etter-corrlera during the three hot lummer months in each year. To lersons who study the trend of pre- ent-day social life, the fact will be ibvioua that the movement for a half- loliday each week for workers In genial le becoming more and more pop- ilar, and rightly so. For men to have o look forward to a life of continuous Tlnd Is not very exhlleratlng, neither i lt conducive to many Inspirations, iiil»r,wm,».I)sr«P*V,w)ft ""fi1 M ffl1' )0k become more animal like In his r her nature. Everyone will agree Iat the letter-carriers are a consis- >nt and steady body of working men, nd aa such are entitled to the favor- ble consideration of the public ln lelr endeavors to procure a well-de srved weekly half-holiday. FATAL ACCIDENT irnest Hamilton Drowned in the Bay Lut Saturday another aad drown- g accident took place at Kitsllano saeh, when Ernest Hamilton, an old- ne local longshoreman, aged 45 ars, loat hla life alter a dive Into allow water, whloh resulted In a ictured neck. The body waa soon covered. The remaina were taken the undertaking rooms of Greene & arkley, where an lndueet waa held 3 o'clock Monday afternoon. Ham- en's death makea the second which s taken place at Kitsllano Beach thin the space of one week. In mpany wltb hia brother, Mr. Harry imllton, 2404 Ouelph atreet, the deseed went to the beach to bathe, i was an expert swimmer and was sparing to dive (rom the raft whloh ,e moored about 40 feet from ahore. s brother repeatedly cautioned him ilnat diving In auch shallow water, t the deceaaed evidently thought i water sufficiently deep and made ) fatal plunge. He never came to ) surface alive. Wben he did not pear hla brother began searching ■ him and at length dlacovered the ly at the bottom near where he had ed. The funeral, which was large- attended, took place on Tuesday ernoon. BARBERS MEET te Agalnat Propoaed Strike—Will Hold "Smoker" In Near Future rhe regular monthly meeting of i local Barbers union was held on eBday night ln Labor Temple, when asldent Bruce presided over a fair endance. Mr. Dykeman, of the B.C. ieration of Labor, addressed the mbers on behalf of the proposed leral strike In this province in sym- hy with the striking miners or aoouver ialand. Sixteen members ed agalnat the proposition and five re In favor of lt. A committee was lolnted to make arrangements for holding of a smoker in the near ire. Foot Crushed, eorge Flndlay, a local longshore- l, met with a severe accident on isday while at work on the steam- Henrietta at the 0. T. P. wharf, right foot waa badb; orushed and ei broken. He Is now ln the gen- hospital, where five more of his ow workmen are alao laid up, tely, W. Atkinson, Q. Oraham, F, 1, W. Granger and R. Keeble. Vbte Thanka to McVety t their regular meeting last Wed- lay, the street rallwaymen passed nanlmous vote of thanks to Jas. McVety for his work on their be- : on the board of investigation oh dealt with the dlapute between atreet rallwaymen and the B. C. strlo railway company. WIDOW GOT $200 Compensation After Fifteen Months The local longshoremen are somewhat dissatisfied with the result of a case of compensation settled ln the courts about two weeks ago. It was pointed out by one of the membera of the union that according to thla caae that a man's life la only worth *2Q0. It was In May, 1913, when John Hume, aged 33 years, sailed as a longshoreman on the steamer Ophlr, which was destroyed hy Are at a cannery wharf, and he was burned to death. The union at the time granted the widow and three chilldreh $100 to tide them over, believing that s!ie could recover sufficient damages from the Lincoln Steamship Company, the owners of the toafoto gfvei-Mra. Hume a fresh atari. But not so—ehe only got $200 after waiting fifteen months. Delegate to Congress Convention The street rallwaymen have elected H. Barrltt to attend the convention of ■the Trades and Labor Congress of Canada, which will meet In St. John, N. B., September 21st next. NBW WESTMINSTER, B. C, Aug. 13.—A communication from the socialist party of Canada to the trades and labor oounoil of this elty, read at the regular meeting last evening, and condemning the present war, which lt declared to be fostered by capitalistic Interests ln order to more strongly bind the fetters of the "working slaves," wea filed on motion of Secretary Maiden. The epistle was characterized by the delegatea who spoke as "buncombe" and "clap-trap." Every speaker declared it to be his opinion that Britain was justified in the action she was taking. By a vote of 16 to 3, the sympathetic strike ln support ot the Nana! mo miners, proposed by the B. C. Federation of Labor, was opposed. Several delegates did not vote, as they had no Instructions from their unions. Delegate Yates of the B. C. Electric Railway Employees' union reported that the threatened atrlke against tbe company had been averted, the company having agreed to the men's interpretation of the disputed clause In the agreement submitted by the conciliation board. Trade conditions were reported to be generally bad. Over Three Hundred and Fifty People Rendered Homeless Greatly Adds to Hardships and Sufferings of the Miners'Families DLEMEN&0 VANCOUVER 4//p _ ■4-G. ING TO OWDS BUILDINQ'"BEE" Will Erect School at Steel- head Valley "Special correspondence] MISSION CITY, B. C, August 13.— A new school has been granted lu Steelhead Valley district, eight Utiles north of this city. The Mission school board has accepted an acre site from W. Tomllnson, and has started: olearfiig. The settlers ire td provide labor and they will hold building "bee" on August 17th and consecutive days until the school is ■finished. The building Is to be constructed of logs, cut from the property; the school board furnishing materials for fminshlng,only. It Is expected that a teacher will be Installed on September 1st. PROVIDENCE, R. I., August 13.— The alijty-second annual convention of the International Typographical Union convened' ln thla. I|ty on Monday. There are nearly three hundred delegatea In attendance Irom all parts ot the continent. By a vote ot 205 to 71 the antl-admlnlstretion forces were defeated on their proposition, namely, that the delegatea should appoint the members of the committee on appeals instead of President Jas. Mi Duncan making the appointments from the chair as called tot In the by-laws. The delegates then settled down to business. The * president's report shoWB general advances In every department of the International Typographical Union. /During the past year many new- jvage scales htve been negotiated, and the following other gains are noted: Membership, 1,804; new unloni, 18; Increase in funds, $132,408.84, Slaking the total to date $929,366.80; .increase In pension fund, $55,586.66; Increase In mortuary fund, $49,441.96. ":f Discussing "old age pension and mortuary features," the president says: "The manifest advantages of cheap and thoroughly effective management have from the outset warranted tbe belief that complete success awaltedi both these ventures. Time has shown-the wisdom of the forecast. It Is only needed to consider casually tha$ heavy primal and constant expense* that must be borne by regular Insurance companies to perceive the simplicity and security of our forms of- relief. It is not the least worthy feature of these that promptness of payment Is the Invariable rule. And here. If anywhere, those who give promptly give doubly." Regarding the question of arbitration, President'Duncan says: "Not by any means to be regarded as an entire novelty in the labor movement, the principle of arbitration, considering Its boundless possibilities, must be conceded to have met rather tardy acceptance. „Such Is the force of habit that■ .msii-.tfter lt. was demonstrated beyond doubt that strikes were costly, provocative of retaliation, rarely completely successful, union men stuck to the ancient procedure. Ocular demonstration has slowly converted many advocates of the former method, and enough headway has been made to encourage the belief that arbitration once fairly tried will not be rejected. A disastrous and calamitous Are occurred tt South Wellington, Vucouver Island, on August llth, rendering over 350 people homeless. Thla tire practically destroyed sll the residences of the union minera and must of necessity leave In Its wake t great deal of hardship tnd Buffering. When we take Into consideration thtt the men have- been on strike tor fifteen months—battling tor the right of organisation—we can conjure In our minds the destitute circumstances the strikers will be ln. The conflagration Is supposed to have had Its .origin In a buah Ire. The Wellington strikers make the assertion that there were six.bush fires In existence on the morning In question, burning all around the place. They further state that which ever way the wind had gone lt was Impossible to save the place. Up to the present time whenever a fire has occurred, even to the burning of a chicken coop, it has been asserted by the capitalist papers operating on the (aland tbat they were of Incendiary origin and the blame Immediately placed upon the strikers. "To Clean Out the Town," There was nothing too bad for the strikers to do. They were the despised and rejected of men, because they had refused to labor at tbe terms and behests of their masters. It would be well to examine a few Incidents prior to'this fire. It Is well known that tbe strikebreakers of South Wellington have threatened to "run the strikers out of town." They even marshalled for that purpose and declared their Intention of "cleaning out the town." Even though the threats were made and even though they assembled to gether for that purpose, no arrests were, made. It appeared to many Impartial men on Vancouver Island that the strike-breakers couM do no wrong. They have had on .till occasions the protection of the' powers that be, whilst the strikers have been looked upon with distrust; It has been stated to me by letter that the special polloe forbid the Wellington strikers to fight the fire In Its Initial stages and turned Nanalmo men back who were going to help. Six Buah Fires. If this be true, and we have every Interior Mining and Construcbon Camps Closing Down Thus Tlwdwiag- Hundreds of Able-Bodied Men Out of Work Large numbers of idle men tre still flocking into Vancouver from the interior tnd mining camps. Along Powell, Cordova tnd Carrall streets may be seen-hundreds of men of all nationalities eagerly looking for work, tad are willing to do almost anything in order to earn enough money to get out of the country. They ue not particularly anxious to go to war for their respective countries' sake, but they are out of a job and, of course, tome are willing la enlist On all sides we hear of ihe closing down of manufactories, ihe latest rumor is that one of the largest wood-working concerns in this city will close down to-morrow, thus throwing out of employment about 800 men in connection with the works. \ The management of ihe Fraier. Mills laid off 200 mea on Saturday night, besides making a general reduction of ten per cent oa all employees gelling $2 a dty or ever. It is also staled that nett weak a still greater reduction will be made. The members of the clerical staff ara the heaviest losers, they being out 20 per cent -The Orientals were reduced 25 cent* a day all around. Advices from northern points tnd on the line of construction of the Grind Trunk Pacific railway tre to the effect thtt there is nothing doing ia any of the many small towns between Prince Rupert and Prince George, and hundreds of men an leaving these places for the coast The industries that are suffering most are those that are producing "contrabands of war" tnd the lumber industries. The Greenwood copper company has closed its smelters and the Mother Lode mines. These works employ 500 men. The Phoenix mines, employing 600 men, tnd the Grand Forks smelters, employing 300 men, htve closed down indefinitely. The Courtenty logging camp, the largest on Vincouver island, employing 700 men, has shut down for an indefinite period. The Canadian Western Lumber company has reduced its staff and reduced the wages and salaries of those remaining 10 and 25 per eent It appears from all indications; thtt the workers of British Columbia are to face a severe winter. Thousands of men are going to be thrown on an already overstocked labor market, the result of which will mean much hardship and suffering. No doubt the heads of the government will be so much concerned with the titanic struggle in Europe that they will be unable to look after things at "home." Something should be done to relieve the distress which is among the people. ' \ reason to believe that It It, then a rigid Investigation ought to be mtde and if found to be correct punlahment meted out to those responsible, lt appeara highly Improbable (taking the strikers' statement) that six busn fires could have originated at one time without aid. Ctrcumatantial evidence points to the fire being Incendiary and If the special police refused the men liberty to light the Ore they were consciously or unconsciously aiding and abetting the Incendiaries. However, which ever way the fire originated, the fact remains that there are 350 people homeless—people who under ordinary circumstances are ln a distressful condition. Such being the case, labor, organised and unorganized, should come to the assistance of tbe unfortunate strikers who have lost their homes. " " " C. P,' Unions, or individuals wishing to contribute anything to the victims of the disaster should send what they can to Jas. Bateman, South Wellington, secretary. Unions should take prompt action in order to assist their brothers ln distressed circumstances. —C. P. ON HALF TIME Laborers on Oity Protest Against Reduction A deputation from the laborers' union, consisting of Messrs. Oeo. Gibson, O. A. Kllpatrlck, John Sully, Oeo. 'Harrison, A. P. Appleby, 0. Bunoe, waited on the city council on Monday night to enter protest against the reg; ular workmen employed by the board of works being laid off work every alternate two weeks, thus working one- half time. The aldermen hold that they are up agalnat the unemployed problem In this city and therefore Should divide the work among aa [many men as possible. The regular employees contend'that they should not be laid off as it takes all their earnings to keep them going. The boards of works bave the matter under consideration. WORKMEN'S COMPENSATION The Washington Act [By Jas. H. McVety Vice-president B. C. Federation of Ijbor] The cost of compensation to injured workmen in an industry included the premium paid by the employer to the insurance companies! the lawyer's fees for lighting claims, and the payment of the compensation itself where the court decision is in favor of the workman. Absorbed by Parasites In the state of Washington, prior to the enactment of the new legislation in 1911, when all compensation was recovered by the common law or employers' liability methods, it is estimated that the workers actually received less than 30 per cent, of Ihe amount paid out by the employers for the various purposes already mentioned, conclusively showing that 70 per cent, of the funds were absorbed by parasitic lawyers and insurance companies. Under the new system, where the state taxes the industries directly, according to the cost of accidents, in the various classifications, administering the amount received through a state board of commissioners, without the interference of insurance companies, lawyers or courts, the workers now receive 90 per cent, of the amount taxed from the industries. Reason for Opposition The 60 per cent, of difference between what the workman formerly received and what his present portion amounts to reveals the very excellent reason for the vicious opposition of the lawyers and insurance companies to the passage of the Washington as well at all other legislation of a similar nature. For purposes of comparison with the British Columbia act, the salient features of which have been already covered, the more important points of the Washington legislation follow. Provisions Reviehied Compensation is paid for injuries causing disability of 5 per cent, or death, except for injuries intentionally incurred. The industries covered include all extra hazardous employment, including mills, factories and workshops where machinery is used; blast furnaces, mines, quarries and wharves, engineering works: logging, lumbering and shipbuilding; building trades (without the B. C. restriction as to height of building); telegraph, telephone, electric light or power plant or lines; steamboats, tugs, and ferries; railroads except as governed by federal statute; state, county and municipal undertakings involving extra hazardous work in which persons are eniployed for wages. Burden of Payment The entire burden of payment rests on the employer. Compensation for death is paid at the rate of $75 for burial of deceased workmen without dependents. To widow or invalid widower, a monthly payment of $20; to each child under 16 years of age, $5 per month, the total, however, not to exceed $35 per month. In cases where no parent survives, a monthly payment to each child of $10 per month, the total not to exceed $35. To other dependents, if none of those already mentioned survive, a monthly payment to each equal to 50 per cent, of the average amount previously contributed to the dependent, the total not to exceed $20. To the parent or parents of unmarried minors a monthly payment of $20 until the time he would have become 21 years of age. Payments to the widow or widower continue until death or remarriage, and lo a child unlit reaching the age of 16 yean. If a widow remarries she receives a lump sum of $240. Disability Allowances For permanent total disability unmarried workers( at the time of accident) are paid $20 per month; if with a wife or invalid husband, but no children under 16 years of age, $25 per month; if the husband is not an invalid, $15 per month; if a widow or widower with a child or children under 16 years of age, $5 per month for each child, total not lo exceed $35 per month. For total permanent disability, payments are the same as for permanent disability, increased by 50 per cent, for the first six months, but in no case to exceed 60 per cent, of monthly wages. For temporary partial disability, the payment as for total temporary disability continues in proportion to the loss of earning power, provided this shall be in excess of five per cent In the cases of permanent partial disability a lump sum not to exceed $1,500; if the injured person is a minor the parents receive an additional sum, equal to ten per cent, of the award to the injured person. Monthly payments may be converted into lump sum payments in case of death or permanent total disability. ON STRIKE Metal Workers Oppose Cut in Wages On Wednesday the sheet metal workers employed by the ScouIIar sheet metal works quit work on account of a reduction of wages, The firm notified the men tbat in future the pay would be $4 a day, Instead of the union rate of $4.50, thus reducing their wages 60 centa, or about li per cent, a day. Consequently the men employed on the new Hudson's Bay building, the general hospital wing, and the nurses' home all went out on strike. About 26 men are Involved. Review by Courts All payments and adjustments are made by the stale board of three commissioners, but are subject to review by the superior court and to other higher courts in order of sequence. Desirable as the Washington legislation may appear from the foregoing, much depends on the method of enforcement. Until last May, the workers were fortunate in having as a representative on the board of commissioners John H. Wallace, a coal miner from district No. 10 of the United Mine Workers. Under his care the interests of injured workers were fairly safe, but so zealous was he in a desire to give fair treatment that Governor Lister, alleged to have been at one lime a union molder, removed him from office. Vigilance Necessary Even with the vigilance of Wallace, numerous schemes were worked lo make the position of the injured person more difficult. One instance will suffice. The commission requires reports of all accidents from the employer as well as the employee, the applicant for compensation. Originally there were two forms provided, one for each, but during the absence of Wallace, the two other commissioners authorized the combining of the reports of both employer and employee on the same form. A simple change, designed to save stationery? Not at all. A deep laid plot lo prevent the worker making a true report of the conditions prevailing in the plant in which he was injured. The report blanks were supplied to the employer. The employee, after the employer had filled up hit portion, called the employee into the office where he was required lo make his statement of how the accident occurred. It requirs no great stretch of imagination to see that for (ear of losing his job, his statement will be the same as that of the employer, thus covering up and dangerous condition that would, if it became known, require the expenditure oi profits to remedy. Numerous other faults have developed in the legislation but lack of space prevents detailing them here. However, even were the act perfectly constructed, its successful operation would still depend on having administrators willing to enforce its provisions. The Ontario act will be dealt with next week. LABOR ALDERMAN Sid Wilson of Port Arthur Elected Alderman S. Wilson presented his credentials at the city hall on Monday morning, August 6th, and Is now an alderman for the city of Port Arthur by the operation of tne law. According to the Municipal act, on the death of an alderman, the next on the list at tho last election Immediately becomes un alderman on proving hla qualifications lo act. Mr. Wilson was present at the council meeting last Monday night and received a cordial welcome by the mayor and aldermen. The appointments held by the late Alderman Spofford do not devolve upon his successor, who has to be elected by the council, as a body, to any rnmniltteea on which he may be called to serve. BUILDING INSPECTOR'S REPORT Tbe city building Inspector's report for July shows that during the month, 119 permits were Issued, valuer at 1139,001. For the corresponding month last year, 163 permits were Issued, valued at $441,086. The total number of permits for the first seven montbs of 1914, Is 907. valued at $2,632,260. The total number of permits for the first seven months ot 1913 was 1360, valued at $7,669,339. The meaning of these figures, from a building tradesman's point of view, is too Jlain to need further comment. Phoenix Miners' Hall Burned Down Twenty-five minutes after midnight last Sunday nn outbreak of lire was discovered In tho Miners' Union hall, Phoenix, Tho fire brigade responded promptly and for a time It was thought that the fire had been checked, but unfortunately this hope was of short duration and by 1.30 tho entire building was enveloped lu flames on all sides. The building was the largest in town and by reason of Its containing a ball-room, opera house and ledge-rooms, Its loss la keenly felt by all the residents of the .city. The struoture and fittings cost about thirty thousand dollars and the Insurance carried was ten thousand dollars, PAGE TWO THE BRITISH COLUMBIA FEDERATIONIST. FRIDAY, AUGUST 14, 1» UNION MEN! 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Hardy] lt may seem foolish at this time to speculate or surmise on the effects of the war from a working claBS stand point, the average man on the street only caring aB to which part of the world shall win the stupendous struggle now proceeding ln Europe, but this does not alter the fact that the recognized diplomats, now that it la Impossible to avoid physical combat, are already speculating and manoeuvering aB to how it will affect business and commerce, at. the con elusion of the conflict, and are endeavoring to arrange matters.In such a way that the present war shall have the least possible effect on commerce —the making of profit out of the people. In tho same way It behooves the Intelligent part of the workerB to study the present situation, with a view of not only conserving to the human race, who for the most part are workers, all the advantages gained through years of struggle and of enlightenment, but realizing cause and effect, to be-ready for the results of the present Btate of affairs, and to use these results for further advancement. To be able to come to a sane conclusion we must have a true perspective, or Bee the true reason of the The hue and cry of the man on the street is patriotism, honor and loyalty to one's country, and people. But "come let us reason together" Is this 'the basis of the conflict? No sane person will dispute the fact, that the management of the world's affairs is ln the hands of the business or capltaliat clasB, and that being so, one or two incidents of late occurrence, will serve to show that business, and the class lt embraces, score the Idea of patriotism and Its attributes, despite the fact of flag- waving, etc., which stands in the same relation to loyalty as the business-man's Bmlle does to the customed with whom he has made a good deal. , . , If not so, what about the business men who are withholding their rates during the present necessity of city for funds? What of the persistent, though fruitless, appeal of our local press for an easier money market, and greater credit, during this strenuous time, and above all what of the two years past ln which there has been no cash or credit for Industry, while the moment war Is declared millions upon mllllonB of dollars cbme forth to be invested in a government war debt? There Is only one explanation, capitalists having more goods than they can sell, labor Is unemployed. Men without wages cannot buy goods. Goods not being bought no interest can be paid on capital. The result Is that no capital ln the last two years was Invested ln Industry, but was returned unused by the business clasB, despite the cry of tbe hunger of their fellow patriots. A war la declared, and from all quarters belch forth millions. Because government bonds give government security, with a flxed Interest, which must come out ot people by taxation before any proflta are paid on Industry. Here we have a starting point. Business rules the world ln a business way, for a business purpose. Added to this base, at the outbreak of hostilities are two quantities, a vast amount of unemployment, and warehouses full of goods which the people cannot buy. Immediately on declaration of war a vaat amount ot profit, now called capital, waiting for investment, waa thrown into the lap of the contesting partlea. And we must take note that all thla power to buy, having bougbt shot and shell, will be spread on the earth and air, with abaolutely no possibility of being used by the people, or by thoae who have controlled this money. Another point, war always rendered useless vast amouts of capital Invested in such things as arable land, ma chlnery, railroads, etc. This brings us face.to face with the following pre* carious position after the war. No capital to invest In industries therefore a larger amout ot unemploy ment The earth devastated and un productive, an enormous national debt Incurred on materials that are destroyed. This national debt guarantees to pay an enormous amount of wealth tn .return for Its non-productivity, with the fact that those from whom all wealth Is derived are unemployed. In such a manner will the people be tied at the end of such an unfortunate condition tha( prevails today. What wtll be the ultimate outcome ivho can tell? Will the people repudl ate the national debt? Will they decide to develop their national resouces Instead of giving them to Individuals? Will they decide once and for all that business Is a* menace to public welfare ln Its broadest sense? Will they decide that business competition has failed to produce the security, the happiness and comfort all people desire, and institute In Its place cooperation, that all men may partake in the same relation as they produce? This remains to be seen, but some day,the world will rise and say, enough. And until then we must wait aiid suffer hunger and strife In the midst of resources which, properly administered, would furnish plenty and peace for all. BIG STRIKE Hill Hands Out—Join Tim ber-workers' Union [Special Correspondence] CENTRALIA, Wn., 'Aug. 10.—The sawmill workers, the planlngmijl workera and shingle-weavers are out on strike. There was local union of timber-workers ln this town when this strike of 125 slaves of the Eastern Railway and {.umber company asserted their manhood and rebelled against a ten .per cent reduction Id their already Bcanty wage, which ln some cases was as low as $1.65 a day often hours. But there Is a union ta Centralis now. Not until driven to'the brink ot despair by the greedy mill owners did they revolt. Now they are organized ln the International union and will fight to protect their wives and families from rapacity of the mill barons, who thought to take advantage of their unorganized and helpless conditions to cut their wages. Like true men these workers refused to stand tor a cut and walked out ln face of the fact that they were without money or other help to carry on a struggle against money and greed. Preaident Brown and Organizer Raynor are on the ground and have organized them, and are giving them every assistance they can to cope with mill owners. Now they have the international union behind them and they are assured every assistance the organization can put forward ln their behalf. MINARD'S LINIMENT FOR SALE EVERYWHERE. FROM SMITHERS General News Items — All Trades Dull (Special correspondence) SMITHERS, B. C, Aug. 8.—On account of two weeks' rain, the local hay crop will be a poor one this year. Range hogs are doing well. Pork is Belling at 16, 18 and 20 cents pound, according to locality. All road work for the season Ib practically over, with the exception of an odd trail or two—to keep conservative party voters ta the country. Stage travel Is poor. In the building trades there Is ab solutely nothing doing anywhere on the line of the G. T. P. between Prince George and Prince Rupert, both places being Included. Business with the restaurants and restaurant employees continues very quiet; outlook poor. The hotel at New Hazelton has been losing money fpr the past two months. Money ts tight and the wages for help has been cut to the minimum. Both the old and new towns ot Hazelton are dead. THE MINERS AND THE WAR Resolution Adopted by the Nanalmo Union, No. 2155, U. M. W. of A. Nanalmo looal union, No. 2155 United Milne Workers of America at their meeting last Thursday night, adopted tha following lesolutlon dealing with tho war sltda'.ltin and their own trouble on the Islam": * "Whereas—The British empire, of which we are an Integral part, now faces the greatest crisis of its history in the struggle in which It Is at present engaged; and Whereas—We, as loyal British subjects, have no desire to embarass the government of the empire, or any part thereof, In this day of trial; therefore be lt "Resolved—That we, the striking mlneworkers of Nanalmo, assure the government and the public that we will use our Influence to promote the peace and welfare of the community and maintain order, thereby relieving the military forces, whose presence here Is entirely unnecessary and uncalled for, to the servioe of the country; and be lt therefore "Resolved—That we protest against the fllilng of our places ln the mines by men drawn from the very countries with which the empire Is at war today; and we also protest against the maintenance ot an armed force in our midst such aa has been stationed here taking the view that their presence is more needed ta other places. And *we further protest against the employment ot specials and armed thugs, whose presence only serves to Irritate the men on strike and Increases friction and disorder; and be it further "Reeolved—That we, as mlneworkers, would petition the government to endeavor to bring about a conference between the two parties to this strike 'with a view to bringing about a satisfactory adjustment of this local trouble, which would enable us all as British subjects to act as a unit at this critical time." Adopted by Nanalmo looal unton, No. 2165, United Mine Workers of America, August 6, 1914. J. RATHLIFF, President. WM. WATSON, Secretary. I Two Oars Peaches From the Okanagan—Onions and Tomatoes on Sale Large Quantities of B. 0. Fruit and Poultry Arrive SOCIALIST CONGRESS CANCELLED Jamea Simpson, Canadian Delegate, and Others Do Not Sail. The International* Socialist Con gress, scheduled to take place originally in Vienna, August 23, and later changed to August 8, In Paris, has been again postponed, this time for an Indefinite period. The postponement was on account of the disturbed condition of Europe. When a telegram reached New York announcing the' postponement, Morris Hlllqult, chairman of the committee, who Ib seoretary of the International Socialist Bureau, Hlllqult had gone to the White Star Line pier to Ball on the Oceanic for Europe. He was accompanied to the pier by a large delegation of Socialists. These Included Emil Seldel, ex-Mayor of Milwaukee; ex-CongresBman Victor L. Berger, Dr. George R. Lunn, Nex-Mayor of Schenectady, and Oscar Ameringer. The notification of the postponement of the congress came in a cable from the central headquartera of the Socialists In Brussels to the Socialist headquarters In Chicago. James Simpson, Canadian delegate, was to have left Montreal, but did-not sail. Morris Hlllqult, In an Interview, Bald: "As matters ara now, It would be exceedingly difficult to get a good representation of Socialists at any given time from Germany, Russia, Austria, Italy, France or any of the other affected countries." Large quantities of fruit, poultry and other farm produce, from all points ln British Columbia arrived this week at the city market, Main street, which was well attended and although the alterations to the market building, made ln the spring, were with a vjew to giving more accomodation to buyers, tt is now apparent that further arrangements will require to be made to meet the increasing number of patrons attending the sales. Plums ot all kinds were ln good supply yesterday and met with a keen demand, although prlcea were much easier than last week. The following prices were made on plums, per crate—Bradshaws, $1.00; Italian prunes, 90c; Gage plumes, 86c; Tennant, 86c; Bradshaws No. 2, 80c; Damsons, 90c; greengages, $1.00; Blackberries are difficult to sell, but- were oleared at $1.10 per crate. Shipments from Okanagan The Okanagan valley Is now shipping ta commercial quantities to the coast, word being received at the market of two cars shipped direct. TheBe will be offered to-day and will consist ot onions, tomatoes, peaches, etc,' Okanagan peaches yesterday made $1.10 per crate, while apricots realized $1.20 per crate. Tomatoes are now arriving in large quantities, with the result that prices are now on the down grade, Hothouse No. 1, $2; No. 2, $1.75; No. 3, $1.20; Okanagan No. 1, $1.10; No. 2, $1.00 Apples had a better demand yesterday and while prices are not high It must be conceded that they are satisfactory considering the pack and grade offered The best price real Uzed was for.a flne lot of Duchess from Chilllwack, which cleared at $1120 per box. Other lots were sold at 80c,. 90c and $1 per box. Crab apples sold at $1.20 per box. Potatoes met with a good reception which Is not remarkable as the lots-offered were nicely matured, the price being $1 per sack. About 200 sacks of old potatoes were Bold at c per Back. Poultry Market Poultry Is still arriving in large quantities and Is selling at fair prices. Broilers are only In demand at two pounds and over, less than that weight being almost unsaleable. Hens, light, $6 (5) 7 per dozen; heavy,18 @ 10 per dozen. Ducks, 55c @ 60 each; broilers, $3@5 per dozen. Eggs, 37c per dozen; butter, 30c per pound. Young hogs, $4.50; veal, 15c per pound. Hay, $13 per ton. MINARD'S LINIMENT CURES BURNS, ETC. Are you a aubacrlber? If not, aend In your name now. VANCOUVER City Market MAIN STREET OKANAGAN APRICOTS, PEACHES, PLUMS, TABLE AND COOKING APPLES, NEW LAID EGGS, DAIRY BUTTER, DRESSED POULTRY, DUCKS, NEW POTATOES, VEGETABLES. Auction Sales Every Tuesday and Friday OUR SALESMEN ARE AT YOUR SERVICE DAILY FROM 7 AM. TILL 6 P.M. SATURDAY IS OUR SPECIAL PRODUCERS' DAY JOHN McMILLAN, Manager WORKERS UNIC UNIOWTCTAMP Bcrofy Named Shoe* are frequently made in Non- Union Factories-Do Not Buy Any Shoe no matter what lta name, unless lt bears a plain tnd readable Impression or thli stamp. AU shoes without tht Union Stamp trt always Non-Union. OOOT 4 SHOE WORKERS' UNION IM Summer Street, Boston, Mus. J. F. Tobln, Pres. C. L. Blaine, SteVTrtu. Brown Bros. & Co. Ltd. Florists and Nursery Men THRU tTOMS IN VANCOUVER N Hastings tt. Phono ley. NI 401 Oroltt. St Mane My. WIT 711 Qranvllle tt Phons My. ml VICTORIA ITOM, 111 VIEW IT. OREINHOUSES ... am_y- •"•" «■»!" •«• Victoria, 1,0. Phone Fairmont TH. Hammond, I.O, Long Distance Phono IT Abbotsford Hotel 921 Pender St. West Phone Sey. 6860 Fireproof Vancouver, B. 0, European Bates $1.00 a day up J. M. McLUCKIE, Proprietor. Flrct-elsss drill In connection EVERY UNION MAN IN VANCOUVER SHOULD PATRONIZE LABOR TEMPLE CLUB AND POOL ROOM Are you a subscriber? If not, lend In your name now, m It Maxes The Mountain Smile. WESTERN CANADA LIQUOR CO. LEE R. BARKLEY, Agent 137 WATER STREET «■ OmCML PAPBt VANCOUVER TXADU AMD LABOR COUNCS. THE BRITISH COLUMBIA FEDERATIONIST opfttiAi PAfn aatran cot- umma r-Munor* or —am SIXTH YEAE. No. 175. VANCOUVER, B. P., FRIDAY, AUGUST li, 1914. SIX PAGES ■PUrTWO $1.60 PER SM THE AUGUST ENDS ON UBOR S AGAINST Victoria Trades Council Endorse Technical Night Classes Trade Very Dull—Oarpen ten' Delegates Leave Meeting in a Body August 15th . you!vo got to hurry now if you want to take • .advantage of its money-saving opportunities. fBttdsoniBmjCompanji., iHNHusn mn m—ti.i—_____*, I GEORGIA AND GRANVILLE STREETS V__3__ Where I'M i'\ little mmrucnt i /'K^a-m\ rouu! ■> - ^PRESIDENT "Work with the President and the President work with yon" OPENING SALE AT THE NEW ADDRESS; 624 MAIN STREET UNION-MADE CLOTHINGS Boots and Shoes, Hats and Caps, going at less than half values. LANG SALES CO. J. LfiCKIB CO, LIMITED SHOE MANUFACTURERS VICTORIA, B. C, Aug. 13.—Vie* president Martin, ln the abaenoe o( President Dykeman, presided tt the last meeting of the Vlotoria Trades and Labor oounoil. After the minutes of the previous meeting had been adopted, the newly-elected officers were Installed and assumed their respective ' offices. Delegate Watchman reported for the finance oommlttee, that the books' were correct, but that a large number of the local unions were ln arrears for per capita tnd rent. He recommended that the secretary-treasurer procure a new set of books of a more up-to-date kind and recommended that the council appoint a committee to go Into the subject of new quarters; The report ot the committee was adopted. Leave the Meeting The oommlttee, appointed to Interview the local unions dissatisfied with the action of the trades council asking for the secretary-treasurer's resignation, reported tbat owing to the statement made by one of the' members of the oommlttee It could not agree. For this reason Delegate Siverts placed his resignation before the oounoil. After a lengthy discussion on the report the committee on motion was discharged and the resignation of delegate Siverts accepted. ThlB led to a further discussion, the delegatea of tbe United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners stated that as the council would not protect their organisation, they had only one course before them, namely, to withdraw from the council. As a protest, they left the meeting In a body. Endorse Night Classes John Kyle, of the department of education of the dominion government, addressed the delegates on the question of evening classes on the lines of technical education. He asked for tbe endorsatlon of the council on the proposed evening classes In Victoria. (After he had answered several questions to the satisfaction of the delegates, the oounoil went on record as favouring thla proposition. A lengthy discussion ensued after the reading of a letter from the Painters union regarding the question of the employment of Asiatics In bars. After the question had been discussed from all view points a motion was adopted calling on organised labor lh the oity to refrain trom patronising bars or restaurants employing Asl atlcB, and that a letter be sent to all local unions and hotels, etc., notifying them of the decision of the coun- oil on this matter. Trade Very Dull Under the "reports of local unions,' all trades reported as being very dull and that no Improvement was In sight. The appointment of standing committees was left over to the next meeting. The call of the B.C. Federation of Labor for referendum vote on the general strike waa left over to a special meeting to be held on Wednesday, August 12th, at which the queatlon will be disposed of. The Meeting adjourned at 11 o'clock p. m. AMALGAMATION Miners of Cumberland En- - dorse the Scheme The uppermost question with the different mlnen' unions these days is that of the proposed ' amalgamation ot the Westers Federation of Miners (metalliferous) with the United Mine Workers of America (ooal). Already resolutions tre being considered tnd passed by western locals. The following resolution In favor of amalgamation has been passed by local union No. 2,21)9, U. M. Wl of A., Cumberland, VI.: "Whereas—The laboring class for years has been trying to better. Its condition by.craft unionism; tnd* "Whereas—The cost of living has advanced muoh faster than wages, thereby proving the, inadequacy of draft unlonlim aa a weapon agalnat our economic enemies; tnd "Whereu—Our Relegate to the international convention upon his return Informs us thtt 'he question of amalgamation Of this organisation with that of the Western Federation of Miners waa discussed in convention; therefore be lt ■ . . v "Resolved—That we, the members of local No. 2,299 ft the United Mine Workers of America, believing the time hts arrived when this action ahould be taken, urge our officers to use every means In their power to the end that I great Industrial organization shall be formed which workeri mty join regardless of craft; and we request til locals In district No. 28 to urge our officers to do this, and be It further "Resolved—Thit a copy of this resolution be sent to the national tnd dlstriot officers and also to the different labor papers. (Signed) : "JAMBS SMITH, "Recording Secretary. "P. 0. Box 84, Cumberland, B.C." DAVID SPENCER, LTD. Cats "There Is a good deal of human nature ih oats," said our friend the Philosopher. "Tike two kittens that have been brought,up together. . If they are sleepy they will curl up In the most amiable heap of fur you ever saw. But If you drop a piece of raw meat In front of their noses they will be spitting and! growling at eaoh other ln a minute. They are perfectly friendly until they'both want the same thing.' Sometimes I think money is to some men whtt raw meat Is to cats. They are good citizens and they love their neighbors and wouldn't have anybody In want If they could help it, but they bristle and stick up their backs and spit and scratch If they smell mjoney. My wife never gives her cats raw meat She stys It spoils their dispositions, I'd like to experiment along that line with some men I know." It Is time that women, and more particularly the Women of the working class, awakened and took an Interest ln matters beneficial to their own welfare. For Instance lt is to the benefit of every working man's wife to see that there Is a Widows' Pension act, a Worklngman's Compensation act, and a few more acts, so that In times of stress she will not flnd herself high and dry on the ahores of want, after having performed her duty to the nation. SHENTON HEARD FROM Editor B. C. Federationist: According to my promise I desire to relate progress of our mission in the district allotted -to onr oharge. ' So far we have held fair meetings, two at Corbln, one at Michel and one at Fernle, ln all of which meetings from the rank and file we have received muoh encouragement. We tre told by tha tollers here thit this tn opportune time to show sympathy in t practical way for the gallant itriken on Vanoouver Island, and to ihow the. Boll- dar|ty of the labor oause. The cry Is being raised by the men In Crow's Nest Pass In favor of a provincial strike at this time for the purpoie of showing the Bowier and MoBrlde regime that labor In the country Is surfeited with his treatment of the -men on Vincouver iiland. The challenge Issued by hli gpvemment to maintain securely the Interests of the landed estate, snd of the ooal Arms of this country, tt the expense of the cause ot ltbor Is now td be met with the most effective.protest of the hour by a general itrike in the province md should this not solve the Issue then an effort will be mtde to carry It Into other provinces. The cry of the men of thli district II ltbor must, htve redress tnd this hour Is the one that is fairly opportune for the thrust. The only motto of ltbor Is that of the veterans upon the field of battle contained in the exclamation, ".Up tnd at them," "you htve naught to loose but your chains.- The only opposition encountered so far has been at the meeting held last evening tt Fernle and this came not from the rank and file but from the international board member tnd district officers of U. M.W.'of A. However, It was clearly noticeable thtt all their pleading fell chiefly on deaf ean, One of the speakers asked the men If their agreements were any good and a number of voices ln chorus responded no. Also It was stated by them that it was a common thing to have nil writ tt the bottom ot their pay envelopes. Yours In victory. T. J. SHENTON, Fernle, B. C, July 29th. Horribli Evldenci Destroyed While the massacre of nineteen men, women and children at Ludlow, Colorado, April 20th, stirred the entire nation, it la doubtful whether it oaused any more revolting horror than the statement of Mrs. Pearl Jolly that she had seen the Colorado mllltla pile many other bodies on a huge funeral pyre and burn them to conceal the evidences of an even greater slaughter. This story and many othen, all of which are authentic, are contained In the "Ludlow Massacre' written by Walter Pink, director ot publicity for the Colorado striken. Tou can get the book postage prepaid by sending thirty cents to the author, box 1675, Denver, Colorada. How Wan Start Wbat, do you suppose, Is the reason given by the man whose hand applied the torch that started the flame which Is going to sweep over Europe? Here lt is, in the words of Emperor Franz Josef: "They (a few Servians) have kept alive a flame of hatred for my self and my house!" Is the hereditary enmity of a few men in an Inslgnl (leant nation for one who, after all, Is but a man like the rest of us, a sufflclent reason for starting a conflagration that will sweep tbe world wltb desolation? There Is something lacking In the concepts of certain royal houses which the end of the war may supply.—Victoria Dally Times. DAVID SPENCER, LTD. The trade union bas no right to question a member about his political conviction, nor has lt right to prescribe to him to what party he shall belong to outside of the trade union. If the trade unions know bow to practice this degree of tolerance on both sides, their future will be satisfactory and useful—Duluth Labor World. Family Shoe 823 Granville Street GREAT SALE OF BOOTS AND SHOES NOW ON Men'* Shoes, Regular $6.00 for $3.98 Men's Shoes, Begular; $5.00, for $3.45 Men's Shoes, Begular $4.50, for SEE THE WINDOWS FRANK NEWTON ! I Mlnard's Liniment Co., Limited. Gents,—A customer of ours cured very bad case of distemper In a valuable horse by the use of MINARD'S LINIMENT. Yours truly, VILANDIE FRERES. The Cop'a Breeches A South London policeman arrested two suffragettes near a church and marched them towards the police station, holding one by eaeh band. He was getting along all right despite the struggles of the two mllltantB when a third woman approached from behind and cut the constable's suspenders. Thla caused him to slacken his grip on the prisoners, and the two women escaped. Bartenders' Strike Bartenders In Scranton, Pa., are on strike for a minimum weekly salary of |I16, double pay for overtime and notice before they are dismissed. Several places have granted these re quests for better working conditions. Will be Paid In Thirty Yean In a case at 'Hull county court, where a woman with seven children was sued for rent, the Judge ordered payment at the rate of a penny month. The debt will be paid off In 1944. The big shingle mill at Blaine Is tied up by a strike. Nevertheless there are a few scabs at work, who dare not leave the premises to go down town. The union officials expect a settlement almost any time now. Editor B. C. Federationist: It appeara, Mr. Bdltor, that no matter how Important the proposition of the referendum for a general strike may be to the suffering strikers o'f Vancouver Island, It Is most evident that the proposition does not find much appreciation by the typos of 226, Vancouver, B.C. From such a craft lt Is verily true that blessed Is the cause or man that expecteth nothing for he shall not be disappointed, and their actions as recorded In your columns of the 31st Inst., most assuredly ln strict accord. It Is scarcely comprehensible by tny sensible mind what the particular function of such a body is, as a part, at least In name, of the great body of labor organizations. It appears that any move on the part of labor organizations, that necessitates a step In advance of the usual reactionary policy. Is met at the hands of this craft by contemptuous and gloating disapproval. There Is one consolation, however, for the minera on Vancouver ialand with respect to suoh a body, namely, they are a negllble quantity and their actions cannot, to- say the least, bave much bearing upon the efforts being made to help the same, or hinder, no matter what their zeal at tbe time may urge them to attempt Labor all through the province realizes the necessity of safeguarding its interests by a compact and solid step out and ln advance of any of the antiquated and old-tlmo methods, that have In the past retarded the advancement of organized labor. Titanic action, effected by combined capital, must be met by a similar titanic action of labor combined. The typos In question are assuredly anxious to offset the hope of tbe miners on the island, hence their prompt action to condemn the project of the general atrlke. It is well, however, for this body to remember that they are but a drop In the buoket. Also, I am happy to state, that meanwhile they flnd lt convenient to slap the miners In the face at this time by an adverse decision, there are larger bodies tbat have already passed resolutions endorsing the general strike In the, presence of the organizers sent out, and I hope this may be of some special interest to the typos of 226. The labor movement of this country cannot afford to shape Its actions by any such an apathetic verdict, otherwise It must lead to an Inevitable death. Already there are signs most encouraging of a resurrection In the labor zone of this provinoe and meanwhile some smaller crafts may prefer to remain stationary, which Is the significant symptom of a slow process of death. The slogan of the live factor Is "Onward to Vlotory!" It Is war to the knife on the Industrial Held as elsewhere, and any method to check the onslaught attempted upon the miners of Vancouver Island by the cruel monsters guarding and protecting capitalism ought to receive the combined approval of organized labor of this province. Of course It takes labor, as seen ln the typos, to hinder labor. Hoping you will kindly Insert this comment, T. J. SHENTON. Phoenix, B. C, Aug. 5, 1914. Good News for the Man who Wants a Sweater Coat t , Regular $2.75 to $4.00 Sweater Coats for...... .$1.65 Regular $5.00 to $6.50 Sweater Coats lor...... .$2.95 These two groups comprise every good kind of. sweater coat, but they are odd sizes and few thit we don't purpose taking into stock. There are medium tnd heavy weights, coats with tnd without collars, and t great variety of different color combinations. No man who has a swetter coat to buy ihould omit the inspection of this offering. 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Even If the outlook la modified the whole affair is most discouraging, Kings and Emperors set on their thrones and order great lists of men to march to utter annihilation and tbe worst part seems to be that the men go without a proest. If every mother would teach her sons not to enter Into bloody conflict, kings and emperors Would soon flnd another method Of settling their quarrels, The referendum vote now being taken in the Btate of Washington will result in favor of the eight-hour day law, also state prohibition will carry by a big majority. Even the saloon men of Seattle concede the state will go dry, writes a Seattle correspondent. If the city council spent as much time planning a scheme by which the widows and orphans in our midst could be helped as they have spent on the early closing act, the aching back of many a wonman and the pinched face of many a child would lind happy relief, • ' The etrlke Is still nn at the Queen mine near Ymlr, British Columbia. 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Electric Household Appliances cost only a few cents per hour of continuous operation. To prepare an ordinary meal takes but a fraction of an hour. They aro guaranteed by tbe manufacturers. SEE OUR FULL LINE OP ELECTRICAL HOUSEHOLD APPLIANCES Carrall sad Halting Slice! B.C. ELECTRIC IIMCisnilUSl. Nisi Davis PAGE FOUR THE BRITISH COLUMBIA FEDERATIONIST. FRIDAY AUGUST 14, 191 / THE MOLSONS BANK Capital and Reaerve, • $8,800,000 II branches in Canada ▲ lantraj backing bualneaa trani- aettd. Savings Department Interest allowed tt highest current rite r J East End Branch I IH HASTINOS STREET EAST I ■ A. W. Jarvis, Manager The Royal Bank of Canada INCORPORATED 1SH Pild-up Capital Reeerve Total Assets - • I 11.1 12,WO,00S WE ALLOW INTEREST ON DEPOSITS IN OUR SAVINGS DEPARTMENT One Dollir will open i thl account, ind yeur ' buainess will bs wel- oome bi It large or •mill POURTEEN BRANCHES IN VANCOUVER BANK OF TORONTO Capital tnd Reaerve I11,17S*,»M WAGE-EARNfltS klip your savings In thl Bink of Toronto, tnd watch your deposits ind Intireit idded by the bank grow to t molt desirable bank balance. Thi flnanclal ttrength of thli long-eitab- llihed, well-conducted Inititutlon ensures nfety for your money, ind you will receive •very eourteiy, ind your , tc- eount careful attention. Aiuti .. Oe posits M1,000,000 Main Office— 4M HASTINOS ST. WEST (Near Richards) Branches— Cor. Hutlngi md Carrall Sts. Ntw Westminster Vlotoria Merritt THE BANK OF BRITISH NORTH AMERICA Establishes* In till. Incorporated by Royal Charter In 1840. Paid-up Capital - M,IM,IM.M Reserve Fund - - I.017.JIO.W Head Offlee In Canada: ST. JAMBS ST., MONTREAL H. 1. MACKENZIE ■ Count Maaanr IAVINOI DIPARTMINT AT ALL BRANCHBI Special attention alven to Savings Aoeonnts on which Interest Is allowed from data of deposit. Open a lavlngs Account and add te It every pay day. Drafts and Money Orders sold VANCOUVER BRANCH W. Godfrey, Manager. NORTH VANCOUVER BRANCH 3. R. Chapman, Manager. XBRRtBDALB BRANCH D. Noll, Manager. A. W. Woodard i ___ Mgr. CANADA NATIONAL FIRE INSURANCE CO. PImm Seymour 3S37 ■Users' SnUdlne 470 _m__ Street PANTAGES Unequalled Vaudeville Means PANTAOEI VAUDEVILLE THREE SHOWS DAILY 8.46, 7.20, 0.11 Seaeon'e Prices: Matinee, 1So.| Evenings, 1Bc, 25c. 1.48, Main BERRY BROS. Afeatiioi CLEVELAND JCYCLES Thi Bloyel* with th» Rtputotioi Fill Ua* of aocasaorios Repairs promptly meuted (|3S HASTINGS ST. EAST Phone Highland MS COTTON'S WEEKLY - Belt Soclaliit propaganda piper la Canada. Price 50 centa per yur; In olubi of lour, II cents for 40 weeki. Addreu, COWANSVILLH, P. a Take that watah to Appleby, Wt Vender west, Cor. Pender and Rlcharde, for nlgh-oiass watch, clock and jewellery repa4rs.. All cleaning and mainsprings Jobs guaranteed for 12 months. THE B.C. FEDERATIONIST Published every Friday morning by the B. C. Federations, Ltd. R. Parm. Pettlplece J. W. Wilkinson George Bartley - Managing Editor Associate Bdltor News Editor DIRECTORS Jas. Campbell, president; J. H. McVety, seoretary- treasurer; H. Glbb; G. J. Kelly and R. P. Pettlplece Offlee: Room 217, Labor Temple. Tel. Exchange ley. 74M. Advertising Manager . M. C. Shrader SUBSCRIPTION 11.50 per year; In Vanoouver olty, 12.00; ■"-- '- - ---y, ii.oo subscribing In a body,' REPRESENTATIVES New Westminste. - - - - H. Glbb, Box 034 Prince Rupert - - - W. E. Donning, Box 631 Victoria- - - - - - A. 8. Wells, Box 1538 Afflliated with Western Labor Press Association "Unity of Labor; the Hope of the World." FRIDAY AUGUST 14, 1914. THE STREET RAILWAYMEN and the B. C. Electric Railway company have been engaged (or more than a year trying to devise a mutually satisfactory working agreement As (ar back as last (all, an agreement was drawn up by STREET a ""
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™ *h,_\ g?J°raA°ltit?% | last election the Butte bummery were »°» . 'S'f?"0'^!/^ «„f 1 HT.-Kt^ *.* *„„„.,„ AnA..„i. ««^n.H» capital and labor, and class and race unable to secure enough endorse- U_Z_,„* A11 *fc ' ,„„.i «« „„„ „.. ments from looal unions (it only re- Jf*™* „A1' ?%*** °.° °™ t quires live) to place their candidate S1^™' faIc^*J^ '",aTj* on the ballot and Moyer was elected f^'1?*1 *?*!' ' iT,?0..^ L ^ unanimously. So the anarchists edyf V".forth' J"* tt se8m8 to me started trouble, and they will proba- ""•' ,"*? true soluton of the ques- b.y get the, ,1, before It Is ended. {£ Is^enacUhe^lden ru.eMnto palgn tbls summer will be to try tn j the primaries and groeral election to put into offlce people who are pledged to bring about, through legislation, Industrial peace and industrial justice ln Colorado." In our own province we have many women just as capable and brilliant MINARD'S LINIMENT CURES DANDRUFF SPEND TOUR SPARE TIME IN THE LABOR TEMPLE READING ROOM. AT MODERATE PRICES one: Sey. 7495 LABOR TEMPLE The FEDERATIONIST can supply all your Printing needs. No Job too large or top small. First-class workmanship, good ink and high- grade stock have given our Printers a reputation (or , SUPERIOR PRINTING Union Work a Specialty. Our Prices are right and we deliver when wanted. Phone: Fairmont 810 Patterson & Chandler Manufacturers of MONUMENTS Vaults, Curbing, Etc. Office and Works: Cor. 16th Ave. and Main St. Branch Office: 40th & Fraser Aves. VANCOUVER, B.C. If you are one who doesn't know the wonders of the Blue Amberol played on an Edison Cylinder Phonograph. Let us show you what you are milling. We've been in busineu a long time, .Mr. Reader. No one knowi the talking machine line better than do. We've watched the Edison develop until to-day we unhesitatingly claim it to be the molt perfect on the market today. You'll not lose anything by hearing it. We'll arrange termi to suit. PAINE LABOR WLE PI ROOM PIANO CO. Ltd. S58 GRANVILLE ST. BUY BONDS Put your money into high-class bonds paying 7 per cent, per annum. We will sell bonds—par value $100.00 each—on terms. $10 Cash and $10 Monthly Royal Financial Corporation, Ltd. Paid up Capital and Surplus over $800,000.00 708-714 ROGERS BUILDING Vancouver, B. C. DOLL HOSPITAL Bring your broken Dollies and get them made like new DOLL HOSPITAL MILLAR * COE 120 H»tiifi St. W. $400.00 in Cash Given Away TO THE ONE WHO DRAWS THE LUCKY NUMBER 1 Chance for Every $5 Purchase Made in Either of Onr Stores "WHAT CAN I GET FOR $25" Tou may have an Imported English Worsted Bult, or An Imported Irish Homespun Suit, or An Imported Scotch Tweed Suit, or , An Imported English Cheviot Suit or A Genuine Imported Blue Serge Suit. And you will get—no matter which kind of suit you select—the finest tailoring, the most perfect fitting garments, and the soundest values In all Canada. This Is what you will get for $25 when you buy your suit here.. HT REFORM WARDROBES 3J3 HASTINGS ST. sad ROGERS BLDG., GRANVILLE ST. The Unlimited Life of the Corporate Trustee It will save anxiety to appoint a Corporate Trustee rather, than an Individual. Trustee when undertaking the paramount duty of making your will. ■ Supposing you appoint your moat reliable friend, anil he is willing to accept the trust; yet if he dfea before completing his duties as trustee his successor may be a man of whom you would not approve. But If you appoint this Company you will be certain of a permanent trustee. Canadian Financiers Trust Company HEAD OFFICE 839 HASTINGS ST. W. VANCOUVER.. B.C, Patrick Donnelly-General Mawjer* Summer RACE MEETING 1VDNORU PARK Races every Day! Rain or Shine! Special Trains Leave New Granville St. Station at 12,12.30 and every 15 minutes until 2 p.m. Admission $1.25 Including Grand Stand and Transportation EMPLOYMENT WANTED -BY- A Big Healthy, Hearty, Happy Able-bodied Three- pound Package pf Royal Crown WASHING POWDER COMPETENT TO DO ALL KINDS OF CLEANING: WASH- J INQ DISHES A SPECIALTY! NEAT, PLEASANT AND OF] GOOD CHARACTER; CAN REFER TO EVERYBODY WHO 1 KNOWS ME. WILL NOT "SLEEP IN," CHEW GUM ORl "TALK BACK." WAGES NO OBJECT. I WANT A PLACE IN f YOUR HAPPY HOME. MEET ME AT THE GROCERY j STORE.
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