@prefix ns0: . @prefix edm: . @prefix dcterms: . @prefix dc: . @prefix skos: . @prefix geo: . ns0:identifierAIP "828e46a8-7005-4e68-b6e6-4d6258fd943d"@en ; edm:dataProvider "CONTENTdm"@en ; dcterms:issued "2016-07-26"@en, "1909-01-16"@en ; dcterms:description "The Nakusp Ledge was published in Nakusp, in the Central Kootenay region of southeastern British Columbia, from October 1893 to December 1894. The paper was subsequently published as the Ledge both in New Denver, from December 1894 to December 1904, and in Fernie, from January to August 1905. The Ledge was published by Robert Thornton Lowery, a prolific newspaper publisher, editor, and printer who was also widely acclaimed for his skill as a writer. After moving to Fernie, the paper continued to be published under variant titles, including the Fernie Ledger and the District Ledger, from August 1905 to August 1919."@en, ""@en ; edm:aggregatedCHO "https://open.library.ubc.ca/collections/disledfer/items/1.0182732/source.json"@en ; dc:format "application/pdf"@en ; skos:note """ '; •**■**,■•£ 1 *^*£-- I -aft. Eaa-S V^" 1 tr. I »,.' *v U:*&*& '^7.,;...,- .*,- '■'*' «-' " ■■ -;Jw **""'*-.■?... -!•-• : "^ •*-■*.■ li V "' v^t. ^3vrA Industrial Unity is Strength •VOL -•Tlie Official Or^anfiof District No. IS, U. PI. W.* of A. Political Unity is Victory » IV. No. al& /tyV - FERNIE, B. C, JANUARY i6tS»; 1909 $1.00 a Year V 1 a -.**., Owing to the fact that move in- tq our new permanent premised and having a large stock on iiand.it is necessary to make room for our Spring goods, and have decided to give the people of Fernie ah opportunity of furnishing at a greatly reduced cost, ; All goods in the stor$, mclndmgFurnit^ '■•'. 'Betiding-of'erery every, variety, i'^Picturesj Carpets,. Rugs Linol- , ,.eu*^s,. Toilet Sets, Roll .Top;; yz.x Desks and Mirrors ;- ; ' -■ ." ' ■ , .-j. Discount of 20 per cent Sale open» Sat. Jany. 16 for two weeks Stoves and Ranges, Window Shades,. Curtain. Poles, and all Window Trimmings, Kitchen Cabinets, Etc. V ■^ri^^Ei'tr '■Hoi^ji^'ftlrHffu r nishef iW. ;*•'■ -:;*7 ,,-■'•'■ • - . ' i-t REFLECtlONS FOR PAY DAY THIS IS PAY WEEK Whm are You Ooluar t*» ■wr, Trnxav Or»MriMi? A GOOD'INVESTMENT should bb the first con- j aidorotion and, remember that CHEAP goods aro froquontly DE^R goods. Send your orders to tho*. STORE OF -QUALITY and you will always; ro- coive VALUE for your money. , , HAWTHORNTHWAITE BY BIG MAJORITY Socialist Leader RHlacted to his old Constituency In Nanaimo INSTANT DEATH ,S' GOOD FOOD GIVES HEALTH TO LITTLE CHAPS TO STAND GOLD WINTER'S ZERO SNAPS Nanaimo, Jan. 13—In, tho bye,- olcctions for tlio local logislature held here yesterday tho following votes were "polled: J.II. Hawthorn- waito, Socialist, G85, Barker, Lib- oral, 402; spoiled 14, WIFEWAS THROWN OUT IN THE GOLD BY FALLING TREE • (Special to tho District Ledger) Coleman, Jan. H—James Jost was killed by accident in the woods near here yesterday morning while felling a tree, It would appear that tho tree in dropping struck another and swung back towards Jost ho suddenly that he,had not timo to get out of tho way, ,. His skull was crushed and'death was instantaneous. Tho deceased was an entire strangor horo, and was employed in one o Gibson's camps, and had only been at work a few dayft. The pol ico had.somo difficulty in getting information UH--to his name am where ho camo from." ' v Tlio coroner's jury which convened this morning brought in a verdict of accidental death. TRY THEM ONCE YOU IX TRY THEM TWICE OANNKD GOODH OP BXOHPTIONAL QUALITY , Tomatooa, Corn, Pciw, Wax Bouna, Refugee Itoans, Pumpkins, MuHhrooniH, Etc. Apples, IllnokberrioH. Stmwl.orrioH, Ka.spl>errioH, Ponrs, Plums, Pcachos, Etc. HERCHMER IS MAYOR BY LARGE MAJORITY Lack of Organization and Tuttli's Denouncing Tirade Beats Eckstein-Trades Council Candidates all Defeated Good Council for 1909—Lots of Work Ahead l-HJ'Jflll'f Kelowna Tea Hartley's Jams FOR MAYOR Sherwood Herchmer, Barrister MOTHER'S FAVORITE F.COIJR VOn MOTHER PRIDE OF ALBERTA i ron BAKKR.S 1 < ■ . Wo aro Agonta for tho Hour that won the gold modal at Calgary. Croolrann, Bi.hU., Jan,' 12-- Aftor brutally lll-treatlng 1.1b wlfo for somo timo pftBt ChartoHColofl, a termor living flvo mllon nouth of hero, roach- oil tho limit on Monday night, und It Ih probablo that Colon may havo to Buffer for 1Mb crlmo on tho RnllowH. Aftor Colon and bin wlfo hnd rotlr* od for tho night a row Btnrtod, which ended ln CoIoh throwing his wlfo out of doors with tho tamporntiiro bolow •■.•ro. About mldnlRht a nnlKhhor who wn» luiHBlng l lUUJUriL,), box, and on Investigation found Mra. CoIob with no moro protection than n thin llnon night dross. Ab quickly en til. enniA be eerrieti Vnr to *•■■■*• •hnmn! but sho wsh bo badly frozen thnt no hope* wero entertained for ber recovery. Mr*. Cole* personally rofimod to mako a chnrgo against bor biiBband, and (o for no arrest has been mado. ColoB la being kept under mirvelllance by the Mounted Police a 87 The Fernie , Industrial & Provident Co-Op. Society ♦ WARNING ♦ ♦ Mlntirs, keep away from ♦ .., Ullktest, Alta., in a dCiitmic ♦ ' !• pending there now. , FOR ALDERMEN The first six mon are elected Duthie, Robert, Merchant > 236 McDonald, L. E., Blacksmith 230 Cree, Arthur H., Insurance Agt ^20 Barclay, Wm. G., Merchant 211 Gates, J. L., Hotel Keeper 195 Johnson, G. F.. Merchant 177 Campbell, Walter R. Contractor 129 Dicken, W. M. Contractor 96 Biggs, Thomas Miner 92 Rutledge, E. Miner 77 IN FIFTEEN DAYS Suits and Overcoats 20 per cent discount aaaa FROM OUR SPECIAL ORDER » TAILORING DEPARTMENT We assume all risk regarding fit and workmanship. Wchavc pleased hundreds, that speaks for itself. TRITES-WOOD CO. Clothcrs to Men and Boys VICTORIA AVE. FERNIE. B. C V &5 I. PAGE TWO THE, DISTRICT LEDGER, FERNIE, B.C. JANUARY 16 1909 gjK.*2£'2t8!*S^ as ^5 - - . •■ is CHURCH NEWS "5 News of Interest to Church Goers We will be glad to have news for these columns each week METHODIST CHURCH You are invited to the Young Peo- i pies meeting at the Methodist church every Monday night at 8 o'clock.' The speaker next Monday night will be Miss L. Euler. Topic: Living for day or for eternity. ■ The Lookout committee .of the Ep- worth league are only too" pleased to make the acquaintance of strangers attending the Methodist church and to see to the comforts of all. Any one desirous of attending the meetings ' should inform any of the members of the Lookout committee who will only be too pleased to assist in every way. FOR MINISTER OF LABOR CHRISTS COMING AND DEMOCRACY •JEFFRIES WILL GO AFTER JOHNSTON Ottawa, Jan. 12—A deputation representing the Dominion Trades and - Labor congress, including A. Verville, - M. P., president, and James Simpson, will wait, on Sir Wilfrid Laurier and Hon. Messrs. Lemieux and Oliver this ' afternoon with a memorial; expressing appreciation of congress for the good ' work doen by the Department of La. bor, and urging the government to .v create a portfolio of Minister of La. ; bor. The memorial also asks for the appointment of inspectors to inspect all gears and tackle used in the' process of loading vessels in all Canadian ports; that elgislation making it com- '' pulsory for candidates at^ federal elec- -'• tions to deposit $200 should' be" repealed, and that election * day be made a b public holiday; that the -government ': make such provision as will insure /- the strict enforcement ofthe fair wage' ,\\ schedule in every government con- - tract; that immediate increase in sal- f' ary^be granted to letter carriers; and i that.! assisted immigration 71ssion be appointed to make a thor- V°ough investigation into the develop- I-.- ment of technical education In other \\ countries, and report its effect on in- ,a "Uustries and commercial development'. i ■••'>.. . (By the Rev. Chas. Stelzle.) *' "Lift the stone And thou shalt find me; Cleave the wood, And there am I." .> Although not recorded in,the Bible, this is a quotation attributed to Jesus Christ. Various interpretations have been put upon it, but whatever else is may mean, it indicates that thc presence of Jesus Christ is with the man who tolls. This thought dignifies labor as nothing else can.. Men have sometimes made, the distinction between "secular" jvoric and "religious." work. Jesus never made such a distinction. To Him all work was. sacred. Even before He performed a miracle, or had begun his career as a preacher, Christ had this testimony from his heavenly Father: "This is my beloved Son, in Whom I am well pleased." Jesus had pleased God as a carpenter. His daily tasks were sacred tasks. The swinging of a hammer or the pushing of a saw in the doing of a job for, a neighbor was to Him as though it were done for God. When .-, it is remembered that Christ was a carpenter at a time when the philosophers declared that a purchased slave was better than a hired one and .when in accordance with this teaching of the .philosophers half the world lived behind prison bars, the coming of Christ into the home of an humble artisan, and the living of His life for thirty years as a humble artisan, becomes all the more significant. He lifted labor out of the pit in which the. so called upper class had placedit. He gave, the .workingman a place In human society which he had therefore never enjoyed. The principles which He taught have since)made the workingman the equal of every other man, no matter what his vocation in life may be. This is one of the ohief-benefits..of-tha^coming_pf_. Jesus' into the world, and for this service the' masses owe, to Him a debt of" gratitude. ': COMMUNICATED X-RAYS And Endeavor to Win Back World's Championship ti Los' Angeles, Cal., Jan. 9—A hum of excitement has been caused among local followers of the prize ring by the rumor that Jim Jeffries has privately expressed his intention of going after - Jack Johnson and *' the heavyweight championship of the world. -"-• It is no secret that the big boiler- maker commenced light training In the gymnasium of a local athletic club a , fow days ago" and this seems to give the rumor some" reasonable substantiation. The impression given to those who were Inquisitive enough to ask,reasons for his recent activity in the gym. were that lie was becoming too bloated and was commencing a course of physical culture in order to reduce his weight ' and to benefit his health. " " , The Impression that is fast gaining ground however, and one-that is more readily believed, is that his intentions are to gradually work down to condition in order that he may not strain or overwork-his consltution, aiid at the first opportunity accept the ?50- 000 offer of promoter Mcintosh of Sydney to meet Jack Johnson-in Australia. ■".•*, He will not say anything regarding his intentions, and merely remarks that;' as previously announced, his last battle has been fought.. . ' He still believes that he could beat the big negro, and ever since Johnson's victory over Burns Jeffries, has given evidence of showing the most intense feeling at the championship jt' the ring passing'to a colored tir.n. c. It is also believed that his banking account can very well stand the reinforcement of $50,000. Reno, Jan. 11—According to a despatch from Mazuma, a mining camp in the centre of the state, the athletic club'of-that city met last night,.and decided to offer a purse of'$100,000 for "■* ti-rM between Jeffries and Johnson the fight to take place within'the next six months at that place, preferably on -July-4. 7" -,-; "Bill'.' Morrison, formerly prominent iii British'Columbia sports, and Joe Nichols, who has pulled off a number- of fights in Tonapah along with a dc-*zen others, are mentioned as being behind tho project. A Timely Expose of the Me- ' * f . f ' "' , la.', Jaa,. thods Employed by this Social Pariah MANY OF THEM IN OUR MIDST Now Open Fernie, B. G*. Steam Heated Throughout RATES $2.50 A DAY " ° ",' . j.! L. GATES, PROP. To those who havo failed, who have no future, no hopes; tb the abandoned, the'broken' hearted; to thoso who aro only' remnants and fragments of men and women, how consoling, how enchanting Is tho thought of death. Death at last is a welcome deliverer. Death is as natural and as merciful as life, when wo have journeyed long, when wo aro weary, when we wish for tho twilight and the dusk, for tho cool kisses of the night; when the senses aro dull, when tho pulse Is faint and low, when tho mists gather in tho mirror of memory, when tho past Is almost forgotten, tho present hardly perceived, when tho future has but empty hands, death Is ns welcome as tho strains of music, After all death is not so torrlblo ns a joyless Ufo. Noxt to eternal hnpplness Is to sloop In tho Boft clasp of the cool earth, disturbed by no dronm, by no thought, by no pain, by no four, unconscious of nil forever. "For In that sloop of death what drowns may come whuii we havo shuffled off thih mortal coll." In this world wo all lmvo a chance of meting with some pity, somo ton* domes**, somo charity, Whon wo tire dead, lt |« th'* living only from whom men's Indulgence find rovoioncos aro withhold, llko toh.niln by llm hardest. ■ .wind. When the heart uunln bruit-Kit, It Ih your only opportunity; wlillo tlio eye can hi 111 turn lowtird you moist, timid (Miti'Ofity, freeze It with nu Icy minnHwi-rlu-a** kw/.w, while thn limirt, that .lelleato moHHOUisor lo tho inmost hu net nary nf thn soul, ctiu still tnko In tho Ioik-i* of klniliK.-KH, put, it off with hard civility or nii'*'*rliiH **wii* plltnont, or nn nflVrtlon of Indlffcr By John Work In Daily Socialist. The capitalists' grab at every cent in sight. They get men to work for them at the lowest possible wages — without regard to the comfort or welfare of the men and their families. They frequently compel their employes to work in vile and unhealthy quarters where their lives are threatened by disease and their wives and children often times lose their only support, from that cause. Thoy employ women and children and press them through the same process of de- humnnizatlon. Thoy build hovols and tenement houses in tho most undesir- ablo places and rent them to the workers. They take caro not to have those hovels and tenements too closo ,'to their own beautiful mansions on tho avenues, Thoy contribute to tho campaign fundi, of all political parties In tho country Hint ,wlll accept tliolr bribery, Thoy treat poor mon as Inferiors and regard thorasolves nn * tho lords of crontlon, Thoy do all thoso things bocauso thoy have tho power to, Thoy havo tho power to do thorn bo- cause thoy own tho Industries whicli the workors must uso ln ordor , to live, Tho romedy Is the collective ownership and operation of tho Industries,— nnd that 1b Socialism. But wo cannot blnmo tho capitalists Thoy monopolize tho good things bo- ciuiho wo permit thorn to do so, Privato ownership of tho Industries eiutbloA thom to. hold possession of tlio capltrtl of llio country and wrest from tho toiler most of tho vnluo of liln labor, Wlionovf-r wo soo fit to abolish private*, ownership of tho industries, that exploitation will coano. * \\Y«i will got. tho full vnluo of our labor, Wo will mm runt po oiii'snlvos a clinw-n to ouri. a living, Involuntary povorty will hn u thliii* THE WAGE PROBLEM onco, wlillo tho rrciitlvti bruin cun mill throb wlili thi! Hi-nun of Injimtlci:. nnd!of tin* past with thnt lovo for broth.-rly affliction.! \\v« htivo only ournolvoH lo blrum*. mnko luif-u* to pi-own It with your 111-f if w,, i|V(.,| in lt countrv whoro llio considered Judgments, your trivial} workliigmuu Iuul no voto, It might bu coinpni'lHou, your curt-li'HH nilHi'i-'pic- HcntntloiiH, Tho heart will by and by bu mill, tlio oyo will t-utwu to on- trout, tho hoitrl will bo Aaat, tho brain will havo nonnoil from nil wiuitH at woll uh from nil worlc. TIkti your CIUUI. aUl4*.a.' aam* £|4-i*4.a.«.< •'. i..'"j '.'... Vint, then you m«y rp*m<**ir.!i«r' imrt pity thn toll nnd tho HtruKU-l*. nnd tlin fnfluro; thon you mny give duo honor to tho work achieved; thon you may otherwise. Hut In thin country tho nv- ..•rnno worl'lugmiin has iih mnny votes lis it niplinllst. Tho worklugmnn inn bring exploitation nud poverty niul enoiiiiinli* iincortnliity to iinend whon over they wlmli. TI. ..;. -',■, '!.!'.• *-•• v*«'v" fii<* iv •■o'lcrMvi* ownivBl'l**' of tli" exploit Wit? Industries; by voting on tho Hoclalliit ticket, If you dont vote on tlio Socialist find oxtonnlnalIon for onur» iitiiiiiiuy tlckot thon quit growling; you nro find content to bury thom.—A. M. Ma* |getting what you voted for, ttills. ,. i .(Chicago Dally Socialist) The question of. the social and personal relations of different races will always remain to bo settled by likes and dislikes, lnQ the same manner as individual relations of tho same character." These relations, aro really no "problem." To attempt to Inject them Into a discussion of the position of the negro In America Is simply a cheap effort to (lodge tho question. „ ' The only "problem" that Is up for consideration, the only one that can bo solved is the economic relations of tho races. At tho prosent timo the vast majority of tho negroes, even moro than tho whites aro'-members of tlio working class. Tho ruling class of to-day would mako their color a permanent bndgo of wago slavery ns It onco was of chattel slavery. It would maintain the colored workers of the South ln such n condition of Industrial and political servitude that they can bo usod.as striko breaker**, nnd, If necessary, as military butchon* to put down tho effort of tlio white and black workers to throw off the yoke of exploitation. So long ns this condition oxlsts ll Is impossible lo consider any phase of tho relation of tho races without at onco uicutlug this economic .problem, Socialism will solve tlio rnca problem, lt will hoIvo It by giving nil tho workors without regard to color, free iiccohh to lho moans by which wealth Ih produced, and by assuring to thoso workorH tho product of thoir labor,— without nny deduction for tlio benefit of nof n ohms ntnol Hlmllu KTAOINO ot n cIuhh of Idip owners, Whon this Is .dono, wlinn economic sorvltiiilo |k '.Ik'UhIi.*.!, when thoro Is no powerful ruling cIiirh InUiroHted In tlm nialiiloiiiitKio of any ptirtlctihti* pluiH-.- of tho moo 'iitoHllon, thou It will bo poHHlhln l.o moot ami solve tho othor iiiiil*-* h of tlmt question, To-day tli" ItitoroatH of tho mom- bors of tho working oIiiuh nro identical without, regard «> color. Tho wolfaro of nil depends upon thu ending of ('InoH niel and cIhhh exploitation. Tho welfare of nil depends upon common ownut'Hlilp of tho right to live, of the I jobs, ot uio iiuiiKH wan vtoiu. Uu lio-/,. ol Div iiu'ii I.'-* (lone, To allow thi! workers to hn divided on rare linos Is to Insure tho continued subjoellon of that, dans, An iiti(lor*.tnndlng of thouo sirup!.) facts will cant n flood of light upon tlio "nice problem" of to-day.--ciiKin- go Dally Socialist. NORTHERN HOTEL (Etchwlg and Sorklo, Props*) •Now open to the public MNWHM MINM"* Everything new and up-to-date Handsome Dining Room Attached Music evory afternoon and night Don't Take the Rlik Whon you lmvo a bad cough or cold do not lot It drag along until It he* cotti'M! chronic branchlMM or Aevninns Into nn nttnek of pneumonia, but glvo tt tho attention It denervon nnA act Hil ot it, Tftko Chamlwilaln'u CiMHh Remedy nnd you are «ure of prompt rollof. I'rom a small be/winning (he Rtilo nnd hho of this preparation hat* Mit-niioJ to nil part* of it.*** UnH<-i Sfttton .ind to tnnny forclr.n countries. It* mnny remarkable cures of cough* nnd colli**, have won for (t thU wide rppi'ti-itlon nnd extensive uuo. Bold by nil druM-flttf, Card sharks are divided into two classes; operators who can deftly manipulate a pack of cards ln an open game, and men to whom a card game is simply a medium or separation employed upon the victim whose confidence has beenTBecured by the persuasive suggestions and promises of the "steer." •' The personel of the former class is composed > of faro dealers, who can operate >the "old thing"—a deal In faro whereby the winning card is "squeezed" undercover from the box and the "cases" made to show that the deal is "square"—draw and stud poker players who can "run up" a hand, deal from the "cellar"—bottom of the deck—deal seconds, use natural or mechanical "hold-outs" of cards and dispose of their surplus cards in the "doad\\vood"-(discards) before coming in with the "hand"-they intend-to play. . .'''„." "Readers", or cards marked * in a combination form, are often employed in many supposedly ."square" (?) poker games. Inasmuch as it requires a keen ■ eye and ■ a good, memory to operate - "readers" many gamblers do not employ them; therefore to-day, many card sharks ^and cheaters . are themselves falling- victims to 'their more adept "brother cheater", whose fraternal-obligations are nil when the, money is'in sight.' ' A-"twenty-one" dealer who'can "elevate", (the-bringing back again of_ a hand once played for, a- replay.;in natural order.- <7'As this is a .very-dan-gerous and difficult feat none but*"the*more daring • of "twenty, one'.", deal ers- ,will attempt it; and then only when* they are turning for'some player'''whose - "plunging" would cripple ther"bahk roll"' if he wins one bet) is'always in demand in houses- where -the policy' is; "get ^the "ao"ughr"J^It7^-ould-not-'be-p6ssible7to. explain in detail In the space allowed here, how all these hands'.are'.created' and distributed to' the .victim; and such an explanation would not * materially assist the average 'card player to protect himself unless he was capable ■ of detecting' all the • false moves that exist in any "crooked deal.' The only safeguard' for the uninitiated is DON'T GAMBLE. fn the second class of card sharks are the operators who are known as "mitt peddlers" "cold deckers" and "tip offs." • ■■ -'■ • Tho "mitt peddler", always; works with one or more confederates, as do his brothers. ' To Illustrate a., "mitt peddler's" operation I recite tlie story of the "spread." Dad Masters, and his pal, Itus Clay, arrived in the, village of Manton just In time to buy a bunch of checks In tho game wherein wore seated the cashier of the bank, the .owner, of the box factory, the purchasing agont of the L. A. and W. road and a couplo of "short horns," "Dad" entered tho room about an hour boforo the advent of "Uus" nnd during that timo ho had managed to convey lho Impression that his knowledge of poker wns only ono grade above. tho kindergarten. But as he did not hesitate to play behind n nlco "roll" upon which a fow "century notos" woro conspicuous, h« wn.s to!- ornted—nny, moro, ho wns cordially received, Ono of tho "abort horn*" ttroso from his seat whon "Hits" ontorod, Wi'n nn nlr of Indlfforonco "Riw" look t|io vacant chair and bought .*?,"') worth of checks, playing bohlnl $l"i0. Of courso ho and "Dad" woro nbsoh'.o strangers; thoy did not exchange any greeting,*. Thb bankers wns nbout $800 winner whon tho,donl cnmo to "Riifl," A,.closo obflor.vor. could hnvo detected "Dad's" hand piiBh tho (linear-*!-* towards tho centre of Iho tnblo; nnd u KEEN obuorvor' would have seen "nnd" rolcano n curd whleh had been palmed, nt.tlio mimo tltno holding thumb and fore finger on tho tnblo and (ho othor throo flngci'H off lho table, thus signifying to "Hus" lio wanted nu aee or a king to cnmplotu liln hnnd, When cards worn culled for the draw tlio box factory mini 'drew two, iho hunker drew two nnd "Pud" stood tin.. (YeM, sir, ho stood put on four cards'.) Tlio factory man checked the bet; tho bunker hot. -f20; Dad "wiw It" and ralfiod $.*,0; tho factory man dropped out; tho hunker mood lho rnlHO and tapped "Dad", tho amount bolng $(im, ,'.Vl.ci, "D...V a.;...a7. lh. \\ anl'.cr ""V.c*- od down" nn elp-ht full nn fours, "Dnd* said nothing but began to tako tn the money, Just then "Rus" exclaimed; "Hero you, let's seo what you are taking down tho monoy with," "Oh, I forgot," ro.ollcd "Dart," tonu- inn nu i,anu <,. »ua. cuiu-i tiuv uai»..., In front of "Hub." "Huh" turned thom ovor and spread out tho hand, when, lo nnd behold! "Dad' had an ace full on kings. How did ho got It T Well, de»r sir, when "Dad" tlgnlflod to "niu" ho wa» In need of an ttce or a king "Itus" proeooded to abttrnct oue curd, au nee, from tho dlncnr<1e<1 UaadH snd fhls ho ptdmoA with hi*, right hand, ITo relotifind this card u-hen "tDtcadlun" "l)ad't" four card hand, (bus making: the nco full, If you do play, poker do not allow Anyone but thu holder of n hand to ■»|ir»*n(i ti when yuu think you LiiVii enptured tho pot. .John Krny, an undertaker In tho city of C— ono nlnht ttt" In a gnmo with one Rudolph von Zelgler, an at A. Rizzuto .".' * J. Crawford tache of the German diplomatic corpsi* Rudolph had entertained Fray-for a few days at'his hotel; and hl6 suave and pleasing voice, coupled with his evident disregard of the price of things, endeared him to Fray.' So, therefore, when Rudolph proposed a game of whist with Hon. Percy. Char- leswprth and'DeWitt'Armiton fls opponents, Fray readily acceded. ; With-4, the, score standing four to one (a five point game) in Rudolph's and Fray's. favor, the deal came to Fray. After shuffling the cards he placed thenr down foi** Hon.. Percy to cut. Just at that moment'Rudolph exclaimed: "Oh, Mr. Fray, who is that gentleman at the buffet?" aFray turned to look at the man In question when Hon. Percy was' seen to suddenly place a duplicate deck of the cards they had been using,upon- the table and.to "go into" his pocket with the original, deck: Tho* action was sudden and rapid in consummation, for' Fray ^turned again to the. table to Inform Rudolph that he did not-know the-subject of the inquiry. Picking up the cards Hon. Percy had cut, Fray proceeded to deal.' He turned-up the ten of hearts for trumps. Picking up his hand and sorting it he found the following cards: Ace,,king, queen, j.ick and nine of hearts—and the ten turned-* up—ace, king, queen, jack, ten, nine and eight of spades. Not waiting to consider the hand he*"exclaimed: "It's ho use gentlemen, Von Zeigler and I win!" He was on the point of showing his hand when Armiton said,- "Why, how'can you wJn,»Mr, Fray, — when you cannot, make theodd?" Fray was1 again about tp- expose" his -sure hand. when, Armiton,.said' "It»• seems we differ on-the value" of* our hands. Now I'll just wager $500 that you and Von Zeigler cannot make the odd!" ___ Rudolph-said "Make it ,$5000 and we wlIl~go*y6u;",: 7TT?—TT^" • '.'Done!" exclaimed Armiton, reach-' ing into his pocket and taking out his purse from which he extracted, five one thousand dollar bills and placed them on the table. Rudolph looked 'confused as 'he murmured "Ah—er, Mr, Armiton", I was but'joking. You see I never carry any money with, me only a sum sufficient to meet incidental expenses. However If I had the money I would call your bet for my confidence in Mr. Fray's ability as a whist player is worth $5000. , Mr, Fray/ take the bet and I'll assume the obligation when we meet to-morrow if your judgment is in error." Fray was only too anxious to get his money down. They played the hand out' nnd Armiton and the Hon. Percy won. ■ ' Fray looked rather anemic when Armiton picked up tho money nnd remarked "Mr. Fray, that was thc most peculiar whist hnnd I over saw. You cloi^l yourself. six • .trumps * nnd seven high cards of a noil-suit.; yotrdehl me soven' trumps nnd alx high cctrdB of a non-suit. *' You' aro over' anxious to bet monoy on your, hand, Mr. Fray, you havo taught mo n lesson, You perhaps have made nn error somo plnco. Good night, gentlemen;^ nnd, Mr. Fray, lt might bo woll If yoii do not frequent theso rooms In future, for mon who can donl such peculiar hands In whist aro not tolornted In hero." , , Whon Armiton and ,tho Hon. Percy depnrted Fray sultl to RwlolpB! "Von Zeigler, does tlmt fellow think that I tried to cheat'him?" , ; . "We!!, you did deal n pocullar hand, Mr. Fray, nnd ono might, think nlmost anything.'" I must lianton to my apartments, Good-night, Mr. Frny." Whon Rudolph departed Mr. Fray was wondering at tho porvorso climax or tlio ovonlng's ploasuro; and porhnps ho Ht Ul continues to wonder. Rudolph' Armiton and Hon. Porey hnvo sought now pnHtures, Tho foregoing nnoe- doto llhiHtrates tlio art of tho "cold dockor." A "tip off" o**ei*at«H In a manner "Htoor" or procurer of tho victim, fltidH Homo fellow OHtonslhly honest— but with enough larceny In him to eniiKo him to gniiiblo when it Is explained to him how ho can defraud his opponent nud win some quick arid easy money. When Hitch a victim Ik secured the "Htoor" tells lilm nbout tho "Inside mini" (llio confederate of the "Btc.or'*' who Ih pictured an being ooh>*, nnd "willing to go," nellovlng he Is going to 'b'f'C" f\\ "wnri'" th* "nfoor'ti" vie. tlm hoarR Homethlng llko tho 'follow* Ing; "I'll stand bohlnd lilm (tho Inofdo mnn) and tell you what he has by signing up like thin; thumb up, one pair; two flngern two pairs; three flush; flvo fingers a full house; hand closed four of a,kind. Having Instilled this Into tho victim the "Btoer" icikea lilm to n saloon, — where the pseudo-victim (the Insldo mnn") is convenient!*/ aeatcd at a tabol playing; solitary. A txvn hnnd* ed njame of poker ("freoro out") for the drink** In proposed. The Innlrte muu suggests n little money on the nlde "to mako the gnmo more Interest* ing." Four or five hands nre played and tho "«tecr" Is tipping correctly. Mr. Victim hat had a good convlticor for he U about $20 fa the goad. Finally ho get* a hand to which he drawn three cards, and flndfi himself holding a queen full on tlxet. Ho loolca at the "tip or and find* Fernie Livery, Dray & Transfer Co. ICE FOR SALE Contracts Taken p-n Including Stump Pulling, Land Clearing and Ploughing. Let us - ' 7 '.a), ."figure on your next job Rubber Tired Buggies, New Turnouts RlZZUTO & CRAWFORD Money'deposited with THE -HOME BANK remains -to the credit of the depositor,, with full compound interest, until it js taken out of the' bank again ,by the order of, the fjarty who piit it in. The boolcs of a'chartered* bank never forget.. j Money placed with THE "HOME BANK cannot be 'lost, nor cease to-bean interest. '■*'; m J] THE HOME BANK W. C.B. MANSON ,7;:qf.;canad.;c7'■:.-;.Mfager fi- HEAD OFFICE, TORONTO ' FERNIE, B. C.; S* *•-- WARNING-MINERS Miners are warned against going to the following mines, as they are unfair, and miners are warned to keep away: ; -. ( City Mines __1 Bush Mines : iRosedale Mines Strathcona Mines Dawson Mines _ Frank 'Minos"-—■— Edmonton Alta. • * a i ii .. ii 6. ii l( it' ■ ' ii Alberta Goal; Co. —."' MqnnvillerAlta. A dispute is also, pending at the; Galbraith Coal Mine, Lundbreck, - Alta. Manitoba and Saskatchewan Coal Mine Beinfait, Sask I lilm willi tlio four fliiRorn of tlio loft hand on his forehead and niakliiH7 n frantic effort with Uio llrBt linum- of l lie right hnnd tlitu ho hns four fiiiK* ei*H on IiIh forolioml Tho victim iukIh mi iinderfitiiiidliiR (icluiowledgoineiit, nnd coiiinioiicos lo ifot nil hli* money fo the ceiitrd of Iho tulile, for <1ooh nol four flngoi'H Indlcute u fliiHh? Well, the "IiihIiIo mnn" cnlln fho hoi wIkmi the victim In nil In. lie IooIih upon (ho victim'*- qiK-oti full nnd en I inly lny.* down n munil flimh, nt. tho nnmo timo tiiklnff lite .money. Tho victim IooUh ImiK imd hurd upon tho fluxli nnd rcnllzoH tlmt no provision hnd boon mndo to doBlifiinto probnblo Btrnlfjht fl-iRiit*-**-*, It does not" roqiilro a vory Kront porlod of retrospection and nnnlyalu for Mir. victim tn rf-nllzo thnt he linn heon flooced. Dut when ho hns thla (act borne In upon him hin "tip oir friend and IiIh pnl aro In now floMs, I ottcn wonder If tlin victim** ovor lenrn that thoir own cupidity nnd Inr* cony mndo It pooRlblo for thom to bo r.'.T'.'.r?:.'.?'?'!?- *\"""! 'f thi*v ever lenrn that nftor all "Honesty Is tho host policy." Tho enrd Blinrlt hnu loft mnny wonry nnd ochlng honrtfl, doplolod piirseu, hunury woman and children and sorrowful mother*, along thoir coumo of wlthf-rlnK nnd condomniiblo wnndor* lriK«. Thoy glvo naught to a' community; their better natures we mere ffinclfu of a pflrvort-pd snd Ignorant brain—for tho card shark is an egotistical, BclfUh being to who-iA oar* tho wnll of tho "guclcem" Ib « oyrnphony moro onfrnnclng than any over crested by vlie mnMcr*.. Ho to the averan* carA phontor sndi •tk him for monetary asalsUinco. Ho will olthor give you « hard luck utory or toll you to got out aud "got It" llko he does. FIREWOOD For Sale 1 Prompt Delivery W. H, Boardman P.O. Box 02 Aa a geuoral rule tho Hliiirlc la n, ct>. VVUtU Ul. ItCMil, LcL iiiC .la-llia. u.lC force for \\\\\\e vontoTntlo'*n of *nln *mo*nf>y nnd Mr. Bhnrlt rnllnqulfllinii vory quick* ly. Among thlovos who rlnlc thoir Hvob In plying thoir roprohoiiHlblo trndo tlio cnrdBlmrlc and avorngo profoHalonnl gambler U looked upon with contompt. Tho yeggmciTi, jirowlc-r, "Vavi' tnun, "•tick up man" and "dlpu" would rnth- or walk Into a polico atntlon than Into a compnny of oharkB, Tho card shark helps to koop tho fallon woman whoro Bho In, for whon things nro "breaking tough" tho Bhnrlt can nlwayH live on the procot-df. of her shame That Is why.thieves of tho more datlug typo duupluu tho '■.baric. Thoy look upon him as a "cadet" of prostitution, therefore cowardly, and a thing to bo afraid of. PerHaps they arc right. Would It not bo advisable for us to aosumo that tbo shark Is too ropulslvo for ut if ho Is tor the highwayman and burtilar and, acting upon this knowledge, expurgate him and his ovU works from, bur community? I If.y... i i'V W .>.£ DISTRICT Lt- .-»'•» •»"»•»■»♦ ■»♦-»- ?"--a^' ' \\-f-*f-*.- \\:*sjjf..;'y> . m \\>W k IhUTEGGMAN \\ Someiof His Methods, -., J. --.-J*'. ... ■ -1 -. - _ ,L... -f-I-I-I I l'M'H-M-1-H'M'.'l ."M"H"I-I" Tf-c3iV...a>at«^.4 -, - * knowledge-of., books -and,'men am ^iTditi6w-e*nable5-him;td>conceh*eikni ll ^Students ot criminology and many of the-more brtlliaut minds of the constabulary are to-day up against the most difficult problem of the social and criminal world, i.e., the yeggman. , Whence he came and whither be go:. cth we cannot affirm with* the positive -assurance of knowledge; but that he is a distinctive type in the criminal world—and very dangerous to life and ■ property—we know. -f. •', Multiple are the suggestions offered ior his elimination"; and multiple, also are the theories of his work and escape by menTwhose only; conception of yeggmen has been obtained in their ■ official capacity as police from hoboes, blndle stiffs and, dings, whom they have,''picked up", and tortured into confessions so that the office and the forec could make a showing. If a native is "elevated" and robbed by some highwaymen in our cities, the yeggman is "pegged" or. suspected —for the purpose of apoligizlng to the public for theii* negligence —by . the "Dicks" and the "Chief." ' ; Perhaps, the victim has lost fifteen or twenty dollars, a very small siim tor a man to jeopardize his liberty for. '<> Believe me, the work was'not'that* of a yeggman,. for that .type ot criminal never operate unless they know "beyond all doubt that the money will Toe there 'when they do a Job; "and twenty dollars to a yeggman lis like thirty cents' to some of our plutocrats of sporting procjjyitles. , These promlscous and small money "stick-ups' are the work of home thieves and and semi-desperate hoboes whose.lack of strategy ln. selecting a victim proves them to be of that class ' of men to whom an empty stomach, and the want of drink will preach recklessness and dont careisnr of ■ a temporary duration. . ...,*... Hunger and cold and adverse conditions will never cause the yeggman to go forth for small money. He always has, friends in various - cities contiguous to the territory in which he finds himself—arid he will endure much to get to.them when broke sooner than . make desperate plunges for short money. -■ It has been given out by many police chiefs and- detectives of famous private' agencies that the yegg- . 'man is illiterate, therefore. more' dan- -gerous" than the ferocious beasts when it conies to a question of life , and 'death, ■ ">.■"*• '■'..'.'■ , * * Some few yeggmen are deficient in the .simplest rudiments, of, knowledge, •but they-are gradually, passing away, and. giving place to the man whose and reVand. finally execute those robberies which ■ startle'our sensational, .natures , and defies solution by bur police"." '"* The yeggman of yesterday was < an •uncouth,...savage.itlnerant,.with anlm- .allsm rife-within him., -.-.Passions ex-, ploded frou, him in coarse detonations caused from too frequent consultation with "Dr." Demon" (alcohol) around tho jungle fire; and human life was to lilm a*condition to be blotted.out Jf.lt proved an obstacle to the consummation of his plans of procurance and sub- sequent escape. , ' , He wns not only an anthropological but likewise'a moral and social hybrid. •Freight trains and. cross country "hikes" were his modo of travel. His "go ahead" man was usually a "mush faker" (mender of umbrellas) whoso duty it was to find out all about the place Intended for pillage. ' Ho secured 'his "soup" a (nltro-glycorlno) by the slow process of washing It from dynamite and then convoying It In a bottle taking chances of lt; falling and'blowing lilm to atoms. HU "getaways" (escapes) woro mnny times effected after a despertito bat- tlo and ■' • then the long wearisome "hikes" to some point; whoro ho could "jungle up" nnd squander'his monoy on nlcohol nnd so|*o extra fine "junglo feeds," ','.:- Tlmt. wns tho typo of yeggman of yesterday, now almost extinct; but It Is from that typo many polico nnnllsts nnd criminologists adduce their erroneous dicta nnent tho yeggman of to-day. ■To-day the yeggman is a man with friends influential enough to "got to" tbo "front" If tho trail bocomos too . worm, and tlio "Dicks" ore prosnlng .too'clone, Ills knowlodgo of bnnkn, their con* tents and tho topography of tho coun*, try Is wonderfully accurate Absolute quiet nud finesse of oporation nre things ho Is proud ot, To have a rough gotnway is a mattor ot doop chagrin, Automobiles nnd Pullmans, with an Interlude of good hotols and a corroctnoBH of imrtorlnl othlcs aro oh much a part of IiIh huccobh In "got* ting lt" nnd getting awny n» Ih tlio "soup nnd btlor" (drill) ho uhos an mediums of high fiiintico. ThCHo nre tho desldorata ot the yeggmnn who HpeetnllzOH ou safes nud othor receptacles of strength for tho storage of woalth, Tho samo conditions govern the yoggrpn-:) to whom mntlueo and nightly prowls of rosldonco are a study. Whon your yegg prowler outer** n 1 Iiouho nt night he line but one fonr— ll.-.- a>»i.J.«...!.»b'wf i.0:.;.* fern **.!"•• ■fflorn.'nr for be Vnown there Is but. one way to qulof. n womnn who* Is nroused nnd dlscovors n burglar In hor room; that Is by brutally, cnoklng or beating her , Into luHonHlbtllty, Your yegg prowler of to-day will not dO UllH Till Iim Ua-a v. .luviny lavia.o;' i brutality whon tho victim is a fo* mnlo. ■■ Should ho fnll to quiet her by such monns as throats ho dcpnrtn, knowing , thnt he may havo bottor luck In the next joint ho goes after. Tin- yviM highwayman of to-day will not grnb a victim on the street unless hu ..now:* from previous Informal Ion that the job will' pay. Tils forto It tho "elevating"' of crowdod saloons and gambling houses. ' In this , he may work alone or with confederates. Of the Big Y.| yy-- , -"' -yyy.- •-..,*. a.'opyriKtueU, Mfe. by.vC. -.HL Sutcllffe. *£. ^rH"^■M";"^■^^^'^^I^■i^^^^^H^^i-^■^■M'"'H■■^ * It was 'while ■ he. wifs riding down Little Bear trail tb'itt'Beany Hendrls •ww her. She was riding up the trail, and they met at the narrowest point where the steep walls of the canyon shut out the'sunlight,'leaving a gloomy tunnel through whleh there was bare- • ly; room for two .'riders' to pass. Hen-" drlx backed, his cayuae against the rocky "wall and tried to shrink his , huge form into smaller compass. . Sbe..Edith Van Tine, looked at bim from the, level of grave,, gray eyes ' qnestloDlngly. She bowed politely and theii smiled. * All women smile*?, when they met Hendrlx's genial gaze. They smiled in approval of the warm kind- linens of bis good looking face, at tbe strength of his great body and at the good heart Rhlning through his honest brown eyes.; ; ': ,.* . ,Mlss Van Tine's smile faded, however, as sbe saw (he narrow trail tbat became almost a footpath as it wound up the canyon, and her cheek paled.' In spite of tbis formidable outlook she urged her horse forward, bravely determined not to reveal her cowardice to this big cow imnpiier, who sat, hat In hand, waiting for ber to pass.* . "You're not of raid, are you, ma'am?" he drawled us she hesitated. "Not tu the least, thank you." she replied crisply. • . - „ ,.. "I was about to say." he continued •soberly,. "that If you're "a stranger In >these parts this Is a nasty bit of country for a lady to get nbout ln alone." "Thank, you.',* sbe repeated, still more coldly, "but 1—was1 only resting my horse.".. , ■ Hendrlx looked curiously solemn; in- ,)ped. his features assumed a rigid .ey- nresslon. One who knew might have «*nid that. Hendrlx.-.was suppressing a smile.. He- threw one- leg over1 the noinmel of his saddle, thus permitting ills •.•ayiise.to hug the wall more closely, and looked amiably j upon the pretty strungpr. Pretty girls, were rare ln the.Boar creek,district She flushed under his frank, admiring gaze and dtig lier spurred' heel Into her" horse's ' flank with angry * impa- lien*.*-? -The animal bounded forward, itrllilns fire with his scattered hoofs. There was » faint cry from the girl -^x. "LET US GO TOOEraEn ATjWAYS," be said CONTJ*NXEDI.Y. ' nn sbo dashed away, and Instantly Hendrls turned his mount and, followed her. , , .-,', ,--,-;., * It was Impossible for him to pass her on the uarrow.trull without Inflicting serious, Injury, to either ono of them, but somehow, Iip managed to extend tils length along his horse and grusp the. bridle roll) of her terrified animal. "Now." hoBnld kindly, "Just you lot mo.follow you.up till you get out,of this hole, As I Bald boforo,..this Is a liasty' bit.of country for a lady to get '.uhout In." , „ "And as I said bofond," she began .tartly, with oyos , Used toward, tho ' mouth of tlio ifiuyon, "I'm not afraid." "We won't,, quarrel about .that, ma'am," roturned Ilondrlx calmly. "Thoro Isn't room for. two to quarrel hero." Edith smiled faintly. Beany lien* tins, riding nt her horso's flank, could we tlio.dlmplo In ber chock nnd tho viirl of. her lip, ami n troubled look ('dine Into IiIh oyes, and a doop wrinkle round place between his brows. As thoy imshimI out of tho ennyon and Into the open she turned toward lilm, I'liesmllo lind fled from her faco, aud thero .wai'n cold, hard look In tho gray I'l'l'B. "Thank you, sir, for your kindness, I l*,-lli*vo,l Hhnll get along fnmouBly now," llr-mlt'ls I'omovod tils lint and passed ii In-onzoil liinid through till shock of Diinlmriit hnir. "If you w|ll oxcuse mo, inn'nm," he snld, with hlfl slow ilfiiwl, "IM'llko to Hay that you bottor I'lile hoiiiu I))'. tin- long troll; U'b en«y riding, nml ll'" snfortlinn tho ennyon." "Hut I ilim't know tlio long trail. I lmvo novel' Ihh-ii about horo bufore." she retnviiPd iilnnkly. "1 Hhould lw plensed If you will lot nie in lie yon to the other trail. Oii, I'm nil right,"'lie iiiUH'i! hnstlly ns «hn turned ii (tmi'itfiil gliince In his dlreetlmi. "I'm Meiiuy Ilendrlt, from tho nig V outfit- "Nenny Iletirtrlxl" sho ropontod, sun* prosKlng n mnllo, "Von novel' heiinl of iiie before, 1 dure sit}', ma'am. I'm only a cow puncher," said Ilendrix, with a dogged look about his pleasant mouth. ; • •'Your name sounds familiar." she -•aid,* with a- return to ber stiff manner. *1 will be very grateful if you will -•how me tbe other way around." •'Certainly." „ He fell Into line at tier .side, and they rode ln silence for seva era! miles. Presently Edith became conscious that the cow puncher was observing her furtively, and her, cheeks flushed. She turned indignantly toward him, but he was gazing fixedly away across tbe plain, although there was that tense line about his jaw which Indicated some repressed feeling. . 7.\\-77.■'■ *'* •* '' .'.. "I believe lie Is laughing at me," she thought angrily, and then, mindful of his gentle courtesy and of the fact that lie was going out of his way to make her journey safe and pleasant,* she turned a softened.face toward htm. • "I am afraid 1 am making you a great deal of trouble," she said. "Not at all," he returned. "I was out looking for some stray critters. If'I don't round 'em up today I will tomor- TOW." .-,■.-'•,- ,--.,, ■; "That la what 1 like about this western country," she said wistfully, "there Isn't the. hurry and bustle of the east and the undying conviction that what isn't done today will never be done at all. Every day Ib so crowded with events that there Is no time to really, liver' She spoke bitterly now, and her eyes were turned away toward the low line of serrated hills before them. "I thought you were from the east," he 6ald.quietly. "Where are you staying?", .i • "At Anderson's. You like the "west better than tbe east?" she asked timidly. -.,.', . . . , He removed his hat and looked about the level expanse of country that was* visible from the slight rise they had gained, at the bending blue, sky, the gray green of the sagebrush and the greener slopes of feeding grounds dot- , ted with cattle: 7 "Who wouldn't*." he replied briefly. She sighed softly. "I didn't' know lt . was so beautiful-out here," she said. rather sadly, he thought ''They said I must come for my health, and here I am." , *'l came—because—somebody ln the east was tired of me—said .she never wanted to see me again." drawled I-Iendrlx. turning his eyes away from her downcast face. "Oh, no!" she. exclaimed warmly. .'■Not that"- She blushed vividly.,. . "Something like that," he returned calmly. - *•■ '■ ■ '■■„ There was silence for a time, she riding with drooping head and sad mouth and he, wntchtng her with tender pity, in his eyes. . "Ilere is your trail.-; ma'am," he said at last, drawing in. his horse with sudden energy.'- ' " . There was a startled look In her face as she raised her eyes to his and then glanced at the well defined troll that led to Anderson's. "It's easy to follow and' will take you straight as a die to Anderson's." He pulled his horse to one side and removed his hat. ' • ,„ i .o . -• "It—it is safe'for me to go—alone?" she faltered' as she turned*- her horse _into_the_tralLand_gIanjce^ppjiUlngly_ at him. ;",..,• Hendrix hesitated. She saw the red creep into the bronze of his.cheek and a Strang*? light Invade his eyes.. "Safe as time, ma'am.", he snld stubbornly, facing his, horse jibout and preparing to leave her.' :*She rode a few paces, away from him and then stopped. "Benforth." she said tremulously over her shoulder, "I don't wnnt to go alone—any longer. I want you to come with niol" Ho was at her side Instantly. "Do you mean It. Edith?" he questioned eagerly. "Do you mean tt?" "Yes." she whispered softly. "I came after- you, Benforth. I-* wanted you! Will you como with me-now?" "Let us go togother-alwnys," ho snld contentedly. Qsvb Her Carte Blanche to Eat. A woman who has been a victim of Indigestion nud Is kept to a dyspoptlc's diet most of the timo was Invited to a dinner which she was anxious to at* tend. Sho went, to hor telephone, and, trusting to a somewhat unrollablo memory, sho asked to be connected by tho ever obliging "ceiitrhl", with tola- phono 230-1. Wbeu tho connection hnd beon mndo: she began her plalntlvo , query without nuy prefatory, '.'Is that you, doctor?" fl wnnt very much to go to a little dinnor tomorrow night," Bho . begnn rapidly, ,"nnd do you think lt, would liurt mc If I ate Just n tasto of soup nnd pcrliapB a little fish or tho least trlflo of gamo, and n bit of salad or Ico? I roully think my Btouiacb"— Hero she was Interrupted hy a volco from thc othor end of thc wlro. "Mudum," It mild softly, "eat whatever you choose und nH much nn you clioofio.' The more you ent tho bottor It will pIcubo mo, I nut not your doctor, but I'm Burrlam, the undertaker," -Exchnngo, Harrow Etiquette. narrow Ih not strong In custotnH, but even tho school on the hill Iiub n fow peculiar to Itself. One of tho tmmt singular Is that which Htiikos every vlHltor-the hugging of (ho wnll In tlu* nircet hy hiihiII' boys, whether they nre In iIuiiihmh or out nt them, whotlier tlicy mv covered with nun! or luiiir.iciilatcly clean and Hiimrt. whether other nml older pedes, trliins nre elbowed Into the gutter or wit, S'evor do you seo the younger Hor- rovlnps wnlklng In the.road, Why? Hpeunse that Is "swagguiv" u crime of the llrnt magnitude No; custom iirexcrioos nun iho '..uko tor «»■)■ Ifjy who U not a "t.irt>p-ypnrpr'' In ns ciohc to the wnll nn ho enn possibly got -London '"bronlclo, BIRTH OF ROYAL BABY QUEER CUSTOMS FOLLOWED AT SPANISH COURT. - Diplomats ' and Nobles Wait to See That Changeling Is Not Substi- - tuted—Crowds Await Hoisting of Royal Ensign—Number of Guns In Salute Announce Boy or Girl— Queen's New Palace. The'birth of a Spanish prince is hedged round with many strange ceremonials, some of which must ionn a trying ordeal for a girl brought up amid the surroundings usual to a' high-bred English family. Etiquette prescribes that a •• crowd of eminent -personages shall be in attendance to await, the birth. Representatives * of the aristocracy' and of the political" and diplomatic world gather together in, an. adjoining apartment, and, accompanied by the ladies-in-waiting, wait ■'to greet the latest addition to the . royal .family, and also to bear ^witness that no attempt is made; to paliri-.off a changling upon ttie nation. When at last the child is born it is carried by the Mistress of the Robes, on & gorgeous crimson velvet cushion and covered by priceless lace, into the presence of the grandees and handed to the Prime. Minister. The latter carries it round the room for all to see and then returns the precious burden to the Mistrena oi thc Robes, •who in her turn rest-ores the mite to its royal mother. Outside, on the Plaza de Oriente, a huge crowd of the people await expectantly but light-heartedly for the broad bands of red and yellow with the royal escut-cheon to flutter in the- breeze, and to, count the number of guns which boom forth their salute. Twenty-one cguns announce a boy. The' news • is flashed all over . the kingdom, and the "Te Deum" is sung in all the cathedrals. One of tho first of the numerous official messages is that dispatched to the Pope, asking him to act as godfather. The Catholic Church requires that tha christening shall take place at the earliest possible moment, so that generally within four or five days at the most the royal .baby, has to go through its second public ordeal,' Some of the rules of ancient. Spanish etiquette die hard. Among these is that by which' everything in Madrid counts- by nine*days.-■ For instance, after a death in a family, the Nove'nario 'must take place; the widow' and daughters, or whoever the nearest surviving relations may be,- are expected to hold'the Drielo—that is, to close' their windows and- remain solemnly for nine days in their reception rooms to receive the condol- . ences of their friends, who visit them in .mourning. As.it5is,the correct thing' for all. to" repeat "their visits daily during this period, though the first" two - or. three times they are subdued, it", is impossible to remain so, end the party insensibly glide into a degree of .gossip and chatter which is not quite becoming to the occasion. , ... • . • ... ... The advent of an' English princess at "the* Spanish'court,has resulted in great improvements in the. gaiety ci the palace, where' those in constant aitendancejiad found the atmosphere Bomewhat dulH. rn"~the~-days—when- the, Queen-Mother (Queen' Christina) Teignedas re?ent-.-evening'dress was unnecessary,: but .under Queen Victoria Eugen.e ' a general brightening of social- life has taken place., The smartest frocks and tlje best of family jewels only., are displayed, while full dress is always worn in the evening.- ■ Innovations aro. seldom popular, nnd the stately "dowagers, recalling the different state of Queen Christina, complnin-of tho disturbances to which their declining ye/irs lmvo been subjected. Queen Victoria Eugenie, however, is quite tho vogue, and her musical parties, cnrrl parties, and. court dances are enjoyed very much by those members of Madrid society who aro sufficiently Bprightly to re- ccrnizO; the right of youth tp social relaxation. While niusic and bridge help to puss many evenings- at the Spnnish court, hor majesty has also introduced the English1 custom of afternoon tons, and dolights.in paying surprise calls at lour o'clock. At first this somowhat embarrassed, the Bohornri, ,l>ut now that thoy, understand the amiable young Quooi requires* nothing more than a simple welcomo thoy nro dolightod, and oven enjoy tho (loparturo from tho requirements ol Bw ninh etiquette. In tho oomitrv no less than in- tho capital tho English Queen hns had a mnrked effect in onch ense, tho modification or 'change establishing in' improvement. At T.a Granjn, where the royal family pohborh a beautiful palace and the accouchement has taken placo, thorn existed a rule thrit the Queen had to spend two hours daily in tha gardons of tho palnco nccessiblo to any who enrod to visit her, Hnpnlly for, thn safety of the voiinf/ oouplo, Queon Victoria Eugenie hnH discarded tho ciiBtom and made the fnmnus palnco merely the privnle plnnpuri). ground of the royal family, Mnny nltoriitiniiH have been mnde In thn Interior economy of tho palnco, whicli was excoodlnnly Insanitary, iluf'-o's Imvi! boon romediod and tlio eleotrie ll«ht hns boon installed, nnd the. residence, with itn mngnificont ifMrriont*. world-fninouR fountains, nnd many valtinlilo treasures, Ih now a moHt clinrmlnc retreat. Varying Hli Method. Tlio porch climber lienltntod. "I'm only d'dnif lliiH," Im mutter- ed, "bicniiHo getting in on the -/round floor has never made nny monoy Inv me In a hupinc.-*** way, nnd It's up to mo to pet oven with the world somehow," Convincing liimHelf hy this Bfwnioun rchHoning, ho noftly pimhcri up tho window and climbed itiHldo, How, He Enjoyed It, ■pHff"--Hi*i'w do 'l/on en\\nv vour mo* tor oyoloP •Qriggrt—Fine/ Ml 1 tK.-t.-A is u r**»i. ol lur und (enthcrs to (col liko a blr**- THE CANADIAN BANK OF COMMERCE Are now prepared to transact your Banking .Business in temporary quarters in rear of their late office pending the coniple- , tion of our new premises "• Savings Department Deposits of $1.00 and upwards received, interest allowed at 7 current rates and paid quarterly. H. L. Edmunds, Manager Fernie Branch ■■ V,':7- ■"•■/yyy^Ai/ ■..' ■■' ..,■■7.' The Bank of Hamilton is in a position to meet every requirement of sitors consistent conservative bank-? principles. depo with ROY. A I/° HOTEL - " FERNIE. 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"Why, of Courul The editor of nn iiurloultiirnl pnpur tlUtt KlUUk,*....,', (.'.alu*. a, i,a./.J.;:.l>, HUa4> Hon ho had received from n city mnn who had recently removed tn tin* country, Tho Inquiry wim HiIhi "Will you kindly (ull me lilnv Ion,*; cowh Hhould IromllfeedV" Tbo offlco boy, pnnRliiR nciir, hi'iinl (tin puperlor ri'p^iitlnfj the qttentlon uloud. "Setmtt me, bnnn," )w nnhl. "but iv'v don't yer .toll, him Jon' di> miine'ti nhort cowh?"—Judiro. Let us prove to you range will save you The home that, owns .. Gurney-Oxford Golden Nugget Range . —saves fuel —saves food —saves health ' —saves time 1 ■ —saves labor for this Is the range that war built to save just these things GURNEY-OXFORD OOLDEN NUGGET is the lowest-priced range containing the special features and improvements of the highost-priced ranges. 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We, believe/' through careful enquiry, that, all the advertisements In this paper are signed by trustworthy persons, and to prove our faith by words, we will make good to actual subscribers any loss incurred by trust; ing advertisements that prove to be swindles; but we do not attempt tp adjust trifling disputes between . subscribers and honorable business'men who advertise, nor pay. the debts of honest bankrupts. This .offer holds good for one month after the transaction causing'the complaint; that is we must have notice within that time. In all cases in writing to advertisers say "I saw it in The Ledger." W. S. STANLEY, , - Manager. ,,' „.., it DONALD M'NAB was elected by acclamation in Lethbridge for the Provincial House. We congratulate Mr. McNab on his appointment, as he is the first Labor man to be elected in that riding. McNabb has the chance of his life Lo make good," and if he does so he will remain in the House. '• ■' , We sincerely trust that the title of M.P.P. will not be a.burden to Donald's labor policy, but that he will rise to the occasion and be a unit in the forward progress of the great movement to which he belongs". „ " THE FREE PRESS has tlm audacity to call our special a lying, scurrilous sheet.' Well, Mr. Wallace knows personally that not a lie was told.* •,* -As to the lot.deal he .was there like a.duck. He knows he did not own the lot on which he voted. Truth always stings though., , .;.'■"' •' - y "/.. . ' BARBARISM- DISTRICT NO. 18, U.M. W. OF A. Official Count for the Recent Election of Officers 7 "h . *-•< Detailed Returns from all Camps A. ROORBACK With regard to the statement in the Prank Pa-" per that.all the District. Officials are members.of the Socialist pary, we beg to state that P. H. Sher.' .man is the only Socialist on the District Board4 ■ The Socialists as such took no part in the late District elections.. •.;...'..-. ','•-.-. , ■ *, With regard to dissention in the- ranks they were never more united than at the present time -■■■-statements of the Capitalist press notwithstanding. , y ■ ■ ' '' JUSTICE WRIGHT'S DECISION : and with this increased strength, activity and power thc strongholds of the pernicious system .will be assailed, its forts will fall and the rights of tlio people will be supreme. -.,'„. Great is Justice Wright; the blow he aimed at organized labor will strike the wall of truth, and, rebounding, will slay tho system that he hoped, by his decision, to make impregnable. a Government by tho courts and not by the law must go, and, Justice Wright has hastened its departure. ' In the meantime the.sympathy and support of every true hoarted American citizen is with Presi- .dont Gompers, Vice-President Mitchell and Secretary Morrison, and will support them to tho last ditch against such high handed oppression, repression and wrong. Wo onter a most vigorous protest against this unholy class dociBion. It's a shame and a blight -on our boasted liberties.—-Mine Workers Journal. The statement was publicly- made, on' Sdturd ay night last in Bruce's hall that one of- thi; prisoh'ors at the'jail had suffered the inhuman'ignominy of having the shackles 'frozen on,hisulegs.- '""•'' ■ ■,'. This seemed such.a monstrous;thing in the twentieth eehtiiy-'that we were, loath-to believe it. However on-making official: inquiries we,: were told that while the tale Avas a little exaggerated, THE MAN HAD HIS FEET FROZEN-, IN THE CITY LOCK-UP. ■ • Who-is*to blame for this atrocious state ,of affairs?; Not the police, for they are but,servants, .and doing what they are bidden by their superiors. Not* the council, for* thai part of tlie civic-administration is out of their 'hands. To .whom then can we attach the'blame TO THE POLICE COMMISSIONERS FOR NOT PROVIDING A SUITABLE PLACE, AND TO THEv MEDICAL HEALTH OFFICER WHO WOULD'SO FAR OVERLOOK HIS DUTY AS TO ALLOW THESE MEN TO :BE KEPT IN SUCH A HOVEL. '>■■■]• Go back to Russia of years ago, and traverse Siberia with all its horrors and you will not see much .worse' than what' exists in Fernie, B. C.j in the year of'our Lord Nineteen Hundred andNine. . .Imagine, if you can, a shack with one ply of boards, where prisoners are attached to a long chain which runs from one end of the shack to the other, with loops at intervals for the offender of the law, who may be anything from a murderer to a common inebriate. '„'.■• THERE IS ABSOLUTELY NO SANITARY ARRANGEMENTS FOR THESE HUMAN,BEINGS—NO LAVATORY—NO COMFORT. It is a hole where you would not keep a dog, let alone a human being, who has for thc moment.digressed from the straight and narrow path of right and bas traversed the broad road of wrong. ? But they are nevertheless as much human beings as'you and L . ■ . • Thank God, the year is over and the new coim- cil are going to take a hand jn the matter, and if the Police Commissioners-fail in their duty they will be rudely jogged up, and the Medical Health Officer made,to do his duty. We ask these gentlemen this question: Would you like to be cast into such a shack to.freeze?•. ' Are we still living in the-.dark ages—is this the twentieth century of enlightened Canada?- ■ -- ... Tho police 'commissioners are Mayor Tuttle, J. D. Quail) James Broley. The Medical Health officer, is Dr. Higgins, assisted by the Chief of Police. , In Fernie the Ledger and Free Press are firing paper bullets at each other in a merry war over labor,,and the end is not yet. Over here in. the Boundary there is a bloodless chasm' dividing .the trail between tho Phoenix Pioneer and tho Grand Forks Sun officer, whilo tho little snowbirds aro singing something about) peaco and goodwill to all mankind.-—-Greenwood Ledge. .1. I J.,.! , ..Vi, Lest wo forget—The. Winnipeg Telegram of May 21st, 1906, says: " . . . Tho company through its organ, tho Fomie Free Press, is making all kinds of threats of what will lmppon if its "great cinch' is disturbed by tho vote of tho.ratepayers." Woro wo wrong in assuming that tho Free Press was always found on tho side of capitalism against labor? CHANGES do not alwayN mean improvements. Not so many peoplo play guitars as formerly, but look at tho increased numbor of bag-pipes. NHff I IN STATE OF RIOT niumark, N. D„ Jun. 12—In spite of ? court Injunction un nrmod guard )t Btnto milltln pat rolled tho capital ait night, nnd lt will romnln on duty •tonding tlio settlement of tho legal •oritrovon**/ regarding thu relative •IglitH of (lonornl T, 11. Poolo nnd Col, V. P. i'aako. General Poolo wan ro* I rod by Governor llurku, hut tho (Ion, 'ofiiHOH to give up tho offlco, Tho mil* tin wns cnllod. out. yoHtordny nftor Jcnerul Poolo hnd ro-ontorcd the cripl- ol nnd taken possession of IiIh offlco, rom which ho hud boon ouHtud ou lio provlouB dny. Poolo wan pjoccd undor military nr* ent. bv tho Oovnrnor nnd Ih construe* Ivoly conflnnd to IiIh quarters nt ho Northwoot hotol, Tho district court has granted nn nJunction forbidding Pi-iiI.ij or othor •orsons from Interfering with Pool* n tho discharge of tho duties of hit fflco LIBELLED JOHN 0, Now York, Jnn. I2*-!lrndford Mor* | 111, 8, 8. Carvolho and Edward IS. Hark, officers of tho Star Co., which uMUiura Wm. H. ttetirfltii newspaper | he Now York American woro to-day *.'i.al fcullly uf <** l-.uWi.aI libel ou a I hargo preferred by John D. Rockefel- hr, Jr., and technically committed to to Tomb* prison, NEW LABOR PAPER Vancouver, Jnn. 0—It was docldod by tho Trades nnd Labor council nt thoir mi'otlng laBt night to novor ox* Istlng connoctlonu with tho papor known ub tho Trndos UnlonUt which haw boon hitherto nccoptod nB tho medium for expressing labor vIowb, Iu iltH placo a now publication lo bo known nH tho Wontorn Wago Enrnor will nppour,during tho (lrut woolc in February. Tho pupor will not In any wny bo .connected with tho TrndoB UnlonUt nnd will be the only publication (acknowledged by thu council. NEORO CHARGED WITH MURDER Wlnduor, Jnn 13—Jororolah Jack* boh, a negro 3(1 years of ago, was or- roBted nt Pueo, a vlllngo lfi mlloK from honr on a charge of nttompted murdor. It in nllug-jd thnt ho bur nod tho houao of anothor nogro, Thomas Carter, bocauso thc latter*' fifteen year old daughter refused to elope with him, Lame Moulder Cured Utiw shoulder I* usually caused by rheumatism ot tho -miiHclna nnd it rjulckly yloldB to a few nppllcnllona of Chamberlain's Pain Halm. Mrs. V. \\l. McKlwce of llolstown, Now Drunu- wick, wvltea; "HavInK bvxn Wo.ibU.tl for somo llrao with a pain In my shout- il.*.,- 1 da-cUl.:,! lu Kiv.i CUttiiiln-rluiii',, Pain Halm a trial, with tho result that f got prompa relief.' For sale by all druggists. MORE EARTHQUAKES WnHhliiKton, D. C„ Jim. 12—Tliroo dlHtlncl (-urthqunko bIiocIcb hnvo boon recorded by tho solzmogrnph at tho Const nnd Goodie Butvoy Mngnotlo Observatory at Choltonlinm, Md„ during tho pnHt twenty four hours. Snn Salvador, Jan. 12—- Severn! earthqunko shocks were felt horo last night, Thoro havo been n number of HhockH In the enstern part of the Republic. No loss of lifo'hnH boon reported. Florence, Jan, 13— Sovornl earth*, quriko shocks wore recorded horo thiu morning nt Intervals of two hoc- onus. VclliCa,, al'aXil. ** j/. 'i'tft) XlAtill>iU&k,l shocks wero experienced this morning and ihe {Myopic- rushed out from their homes nnd gnthcrod In tho plnco of 8t Mark nnd other opon squares Mi.an, ..w*. li—Ait tiMiti tWiOc.ii wo*. foil hero this morning and canned constdnrnblo nlnrm A number of peoplo rushed from their houses and congrogated In the Cathedral Square. nnmo, Jnn, J.T--.1 nHi-fhr ("flrthnTiiakt* was experienced early this morning fhroufihout l.omhnrdy, Vol la nnd Tiifl- i—y. No dsmago was done and no ono was injured. . The following! is a detailed ivote;of. the .vote \\ given by - the' locals in the recent'election of officers for District 18 United* Mine Workers of America :7 ->1' , '■''-' "•;' 7° '■'}>l ' ' ''•'■'' . " '--.•'-. -r- FOR PRESIDENT ' „F- H.,Sherman, Michel 63; Fernio 231; Bankhead 225; Cardiff-21 •' Royal Coll. 11; Frank ,15 ;'C,orbm 2; Taber 80; Woodpecker 26; Lethbridge 78; Coleman 190;' Bellevue 97,;. Taber, 38-Carbonado 12;',I.i'lle 158: Maple' "Leaf." 15; 'Canmore 82;-Hillcrest 32;. Kemhire 127; Tay- lurton 38; Roche Percee 41; Passbiirg 13; Hosmer 49; Lundbreck1 39. Total, 1683. . .7','' V-"' ".«'■* -...*'''.' "'"' ' . PpR VICE PRESIDENT . , s , John' R., Galvin i Michel, 43; Fernie 180-Bankhead 205-Cardiff 7'; Frank 3; Corbin ,101; Taber 14;-Woodpecker 15; Lethbridge .28; Coleman, 30;,Bellevue 12; Carbonado 2; Lille 135; Maple Leaf 6; Canmore 7; Hillcrest 4; Kcmnare 103; Ta^lqrton 38; Roche, Percee 32; Passburg 5; Hosmer.69; Lunibrecki25;.totai'1016. %i-'.'•,.' '..'.. ■ • W.H. Evans: Michel-70^Fernie 180; Bankhead 7; Cardiff* 2; Royal Cpllieries 0;. Frank 3; Corbin '3;'; Taber 11; -Woodpecker; 4; Lethbridge 23; Coleman. 17.; Bellevime^ij./Carbqnado ,9';. Lille.: 10; Maple Leaf 3;|Canmore,'7;'Hillcrest 5; Kenmire-14; Roche Percee 1; Passburg 6; Hosmer 80;' Lundrcck 15; 'total;'541. ''' '"' " ., ' Mike Joyce:'Michel ,810; Fernie"21;' Bankhead 3; Oorbm.-T; ■Taber 5; Woodpecker 3; Lethbridge 8 ;• Coleman* 12; Bellevue'24; CaiS' .bonado'.Tj Lille"4;' Mapje Leaf'3V'Canmoro';'2;:'Kemnare 10; Roche - Percee 5; Passburg 1; Hosmer 22; .total 947: .*.,.''* .: ' r- -. , ■.'' 7. Harry, Smith: Michel 11;'Fernie 15; Bankhead 3; Cardiff 4; Frank 3; Corbin"6; Taber 7; Woodpecker 2; Lethbridge, 8;-Coleman 192; Bellevue 12; Taber 2; Carbonado 2; Lille 18; Maple Leaf'3; Canmore 19; Hillcrest 5; Kenmare 4; Passburg 3; Hosmer 10 -Lundbreck .2; total'331.' . ' ' .•'■■'•■ . " a Clem Stubbs: Michel 2; Fernie 20; Bankhead 6; Cardiff 13;. Royal Collieries 11; Frank 27; Corbin 1;' Taber '65; Woodpecker'2; Lethbridge,17; Coleman 10; Bellevue'46; Taber 32; Carbonado 29; Lille 3; Maple Leaf 1; Canmore 1; Hillcrest 134; Kenmare 2; Roche Percee 1; Hosmer 10; total 422.' 7'" Spoiled:, Michel 21 • Fernie 11; Bankhead 1; Cardiff 2; Frank 3; Corbin, i; Taber 3;'Lethbridge 7; Coleman 4; Bellevue 5; Taber 1; Carbonado-3;'Canmore 2; Kenmare 1; Taylorton 2; Hosmer 4; total 71 . • . ' ,„,, , ' ' SECRETARY TREASURER J. "A. McDonald: Michel 91; Fernie 178; Bankhead 214; Car-1 diff 25; Royal Col. 11; Frank 25, Corbin 116, Taber 63, Woodpecker 22, Lethbridge ,41, Coleman 132, Bellevue 49, Taber 28, Carbonado 30, Lille 129, Maple Leaf 9, Canmore 63, Hillcrest 13, Kenmare 108, Taylorton 113, Roche Percee 35, Passburg 15, Hosmer 97, Lundbreck 12yWfalT55i: ~T* ~*~. * -. i i- - ""T r ^~T^ ~ A. J. Carter: Michel 855; Fernie 119, Bankhead 11, Cardiff 2- Frank 11, Corbin 3, Taber 29, Woodpecker 4, Lethbridge '41, Coleman 103, Bellevue 62, Taber No. 102, 9, Carbonado 15,* Lille 30, Maple Leaf 5, Canmore 17, Hillcrest 136, Kenmare 24,,Tayltorton;7, Roche Percee 4, Hosmer 83, total 1570. *.•*.■' , Spoiled: Michel 7; Fernie 3, Frank 4, Taber No. 1959, 7, Lethbridge 7, Coleman 5, Bellevue 3, Taber 102, 6, Carbonado 5, Lille 8, Maple Leaf 1, Capmore 4, Taylorton 15, Roche Percee 1, Hosmer 8. .total 84. . ■ ' :•' - . , ■* ■;• • ; INTERNATIONAL BOARD MEMBERS , Peter Patterson: Michel, 154, Fernie 107, Bankhead 202, Cardiff 6, Royal Col. 2, Frank.13, Corbin 4, Taber, (1959) -21. Woodpecker 12 Lethbridge 38, Coleman 136, Bellevue 55, Taber '(102) 6, Carbonado 32, Lille 130, Maple Leaf.11, Canmore 58, Hillcrest4,' Kenmare 71, Taylorton 26, Roche Percee 32, Passburg 13, Hosmer 71, Lundbreck 30, total 1234. ....•- Hopkin Evans: Michel 84. Fornio 34, Bankhead "8, Cardiff,5, Frank 2, Corbin 9, Taber (1959) 48, Woodpecker .7, Lethbridge 15, Coleman 45, Bellevuo 19, Taber (102) 7, Carbonado. 1, Lillo 14, Maple Leaf 1/Canmore 9, Hillcrest 134, Kenmare 31, Roche Percee 5, Pass- burg 1, Hosmer 50, Lundbreck 6, total 535. James Lancaster: Michel 33,' Fomie 156, Bankhead 8, Cardiff 12, Frank 7, Corbin 06, Tabor (1959) 3, Woodpecker 2, Lethbridge 14, Coleman 23, Bellovuo 19, Taber , (102) 1, Carbonado 2, Lille 2, Can- more 5, Hillcrest 4, Konmaro 10, Roche Percee ly Hosmer 22, Lundbreck 4; total 424. D. h. Miller: Michel 7, Fernie 15, Bankhead 5, Cardiff 2, Royal Coll. 8, Frank 2, Corbin 2, Taber (1959) 25; Woodpecker 5, Leth- bridgo 9, Coleman 8, Bellovuo 10, Taber. (102) 28, Carbonado ,1, Lille 6, Maple Leaf 1, Canmore 6, Hillcrest 4, Konmaro .13,' Passburg I, Hosmer 12, Lundbreck 2, total 15G. James Sharp; Michel 072, Fernie 28, Bankhead.4, Royal Coll 1, Frank 13, Corbin C, Tabor (1959) 4, Lothbrldgo 2, Coleman 20, Belle- vuo 7, Carbonado 10, Lillo 7, Maplo Leaf 2, Canmoro 2, Hillcrest 2, Konmaro 7, Rocho Pcrceo 1, Ilosmer 22; total 814. Spoiled: Michel 7, Fernie 10, Bankhoad 2, Frank 5, Corbin J, Tabor (1959) 7, Lothbrldgo 11? Coleman 4, Bellovuo 4, Tabor (102) 4 Carbonado 5, Lillo 5, Canmoro 4, Konmaro 1, Taylorton 14, Roche Perceo 1, Ilosnier 10, total 95. Rejected, nO'scal, 43. BUB-DISTRIOT NO. 1 David Paton: Michel 103, Fornio 302, Corbin 6, Carbonado 17, IIoBmor'127, total 555. William WhitelioiMOi Michel 819, Fernio 30, Corbin 84, Carbon- ado 34, Hosmer Gi, total 1037. SUB-DISTRIOT NO. 2 John Johnson: Frank 10, Coleman 140, Bellevuo 17, Lillo 108, Hillcrest 3, I'ftHsburg 8, Lundbreck 10, total 302. ** 'v J'* -v' - l- -'» V . .- ..... a. -., i.-v*»K.,.4ia4 Jw, J*....*, —m, TWV-rrat. 8. V-nw.ltnrg <1, L*n*nd..rt'flr fl, Ir-lal 3CO.' Thomas Thomson t Frank 3, Coleman 10, Bellevue 23, Lillo 39, Hillcrest 140, Pasbs-urg 2, Lundbreck 12, total 235. SUB.DISTRI0TNO. 3 .James lioyle: itoyai Col). %, "labor [YSo*)) 77, Woodpecker 3.1, Lethbridge 10, Taber (102) 40, total 168. D, H. Quigley: Royal Coll. 3, Tabor (1059) 20, Woodpecker 1, Coleman 75, Taber (102) 4, total 109. BUB-DISTRIOT NO. i William Dunlap: Bankhead 219, Cardiff 23, Canmoro 9, total 251. Allan J. McKinnon: Cardiff 5, Canmoro 74, total 79. C. E. LYONS, F. H, SHERMAN Official Auditor President. .Tfitz1 ^Bluefleld.- W. Va.,^Jaii7l!2—As;. the result., • ofs another, explosion at the LIckbranch mine at Switchback about twenty miles''from1, here,' between' 50 and 100' miners uw,ere'; killed-' at 8.30 this morning.,,.. ,.,-,,„-., -. ..-. "„.'.,. '.'..',"., n-The-number cmay be. increased as at' the'- time - there were * between - 230 aiid'300 miners""at work in'the1 shafts . '■ V - •-' ' * *'• I' ' \\ I, III |'4 ." 1,' ' and It has not been. ascertained bow many survived. '-,. . ;;, ..- - _>,'i. On December -8 last.'ari^ explosion occurred In ■ that "* mine, - which up ' to that time had*been regarded as a model, mine. . On that occasion*' the cause was not: ascertained - arid the death list reached 'fifty. ■' ■■'*.... "The last b'ddy'-in. conriectlon'with that disaster was brought to the surface on Friday and the mining Inspector had declared that -the' mine I was again safe and that *■ work could be resumed. ■*- •■■■■.■*-••■ ,*•*-. Most -of tho mlners'who were engaged ' to ■ resume work at the mines were Americans with a,few foreigners and some'colored laborers;' • '* • ' "■ It was stated that the mtrie''was''examined to-day by' the:new shift tind was reported to be safe. ''After'the work .had' been- resumed the explosion occurred with"'a death list that' will probably far exceed that'- of' tlie 'December explosion. ' '"■" ■ ■'•"• ;;- • '-*. ■ UNITEDWEi STAND - :5 / DIVIDED WE FALL Falm -/■**■«>--.-■■i -- ... ..'" .-:y^.-y: FRED WAYLETT, Proprietor Victpria -Cross.'".-." Cliocolates; ; Fresh.Fruits Daily'. 7 ' ''* 'l\\ ' VW', \\ *," "l„ a . I ' , l Opp, Post Office t t t There is no truth more apparent to the toiler than the above. It has .been an axiom with the trades union ever since*' the inception of the movement.' It is the .bulwark of our defense and the power- behind our offense. By it, and' through it we assail the stronghold of oppression and wrong and defend ourselves from attack that "taken , . - .---- *. us individually, would b'ringabout our defeat and "downfall.-" „,, '; To be united we' must be "one in purpose, thought and action. There can be no .success in our ranks'.without unity, and there canbe'no unity with the existence of factions. In allirades unions, as-in-popular government; the majority rules. .It is-right and' proper fori the minority toMjrltlcIze; indeed. KASTNER & LYONS Fire, Life,, Plate; Glass and Accident; Insurance . Property For Sale., in •'-■all parts of .tlie .-,.; ■ -.. "' city ,. ;t"." • -. ".»*■''. Houses For R E M T Agents ' ■, ■' New Oliver Typewriter Machine given out on trial No Charge Mason & Risch Pianos IN NEWSPAPER BUSINESS Winnipeg, Jan. i2— The following, appeared in the Free Press last evening:—"The transfer of one of the city- dallies to the C.'P.-R. and other cor-' poration interests is one of the topics- ot, conversation 'on the streets . this: morning.. The Tribune is the,paper Involved and the deal has either been, closed or will be Within the next few* days. What are claimed to be tho- details, of. the transfer are' mooted. According to the report the consideration is $47,000 for tho Tribune plant. It,. L, Richardson .the owner and manager,1 will retain the building and the* editorship of the Weekly .Tribune','and the new management will increase and improve thc plant with the. intention of bringing out a morning as woll.as an evening edition. , It will be an Associated Press paper of .which organization tho Canadian Pacific controls tho Canadian" franchises.- , ■ , - R. L. Richardson, ownor of tho- Winnipeg Tribune denied, that he had Hold the Tribune, or that he was negotiating for its sale. . such criticism is'very*often beneficial if done in : proper manner; because then it spurs onward the majority to greater deeds in behalf. of the organ- ization and Its members..But. when that, crltclsm, becomes' vile'and abus- Ive, as was the case in the ' contest for office, it injures .the organization more than those at whom, the abuse is hurled and often predicates ultimate destruction, " \\- -..'.-' " ; » Indeed the political.methods adopted of late In the organization,. If not entirely eliminated, are bound to result is vast''Injury'to'the progress of tho movement; although wo do not believe Ih the pessimistic Ideas advanced by the officials of a certain district, In which destruction and; disruption wero predicted If such and such were done.' ■''',"' '.'■'''' Thore Is no ono man can kill the V. M. W. of A. Neither can any- one man save It; That Is placing too exalted an opinion dn tho ability or lack of ability of tho leaders ofthe movement. There was no man alone today -who mado lt what it Is lii all its strength. Thoro Is no ono man can unmake' it without' leaving put of con-' slderatlon tho rank and fllo. Tho latter will havo* somothing to say and in a vory loud manner, boforo it Ib al-1 lowed to bo disrupted by nny ono man or any ono hundrod mon. If wo want to adopt tho sure method of encompassing'Its downfall, a fow moro pnpors llko tho "Illinois Tradesman" in tho hands or arms of mon promlnont In tho organization circulating thom will shako tho confldonco ono should havo in tho othor and disruption may follow. If wo docldo by constitutional am* ondmont to eliminate* all political method** in securing cloctlon of an official, nnd lot ovory candidate «tnnd on his own merits, froo from tho rancor and clamor of a campaign that would dlsporngo that of a contost for publio offico ln any of our largo cltlou that nro roputodly corrupt and rot- ton., Timo was when wo wont to a convontlon wo did not know who would bo cloctotl. Tho officers wo had In that timo nro not inferior to thoso wo havo had einco tho adoption of tho referendum. Thoro was not tho appeal to hate and projudlco thon that thero appears to bo now. And tho organization wns conducted along harmonious linos. Why should any candldato for offico not bo willing to allow his name to go boforo tho locals, and lot tho mom* «*.i» **•• itiu tuiiuii w-Uivut tittVtUd pome one, rc.ro-- rirrmnfl nnrt le... tuera this brother of tho organization Ib black, whilo tho othor ia white, both literally, ami figuratively, destroying tho confidence ono In each othor, and without which confldonco wo can have no liut-ie-nM, mid nt tho snmo Uu« do* ^i't^:> ** k***1'***** ^tw*. 'iuvj Ing a wilful and wanton Injury to a brothor, all of which wo havo sworn to succor and support by our united action. t. Electioneering for offlco In lho organization must go for tbo good of tho cftut,<* and lho Kalvntlon of th« reputation of Its members who have ability to acrvu It with, ,'v.jal.*. to lUumttulvtik and to lit memberf. If present methods aro pursued, we'll neither have standing or reputation.—Mino Work- era" Journal, THIRTY BODIES FOUND Dluofl«Id,rlW..Vn., Jan. 13—ThIrty bodios havo boon taken from tho mino nt Lick Branch, Throo roscuo crows of forty men oach aro at work. Thoy roport tho* moot ghastly sights within tho torn nnd flro swept corridors and workings ef tbo mines, where'bodios woro found nmnglod and mutilated beyond recognition, ■ ' It Is difficult thoy doclare, to distinguish botwoon whito and, black, bocauso all tho bodios woro so frightfully burned. It is Btntcd thnt this Is tho flrBt case- on record whero two ozplOBlons have taken placo in such a short timo In tho samo mino, nnd nolthor of tho explosions hns as yot boon glvon n satisfactory explanation. Some point to the fact that tho thermometer fell fifty dogroos In tho mino on tho morning ot the disaster. Such sudden changes In tomporaturo- hnvo a considerable pnrt to play In mlno dlnnstorn Utfef^VUfafeU toKbLfciON-i Telegraph Crook, D. C Jan. 12 — A party*of prottpeclors arrived hero direct frem Nnpnnnlo river, tho north tributary of tho Mad rivor, 300 -mllos** left Edmonton .last May. Charlie Mc Uod, who guided tho party through, tells a startling story which Is corro* boraled by the others of tho party, of tho finding of tho skeletons of two men 00 miles up the* Nepannle river. Ho Is positive (hat tbo remains aro ihoie of lil» two hrnthem, Vratth and Willie, who, with Robert Weir, started from Port Simpson In the fall of 1004 and went on a prospecting trip up tho aVapanlae*. 1 '■St.fi yj-v $£&.: x. t ."fiStf f ■: -"-,:,-•*■ I *-•*•>?. The Official Orgra.n of District No, 18, U. PI.1V. -of A. •!** -\\ Fernie, B. C, ja.xt-ua.-ry 16tl&, 1909 ■¥¥¥¥¥¥¥ V¥»¥¥¥¥-t^-^MM*-»-***Mf^-<^ ¥^¥-¥¥¥¥V¥¥¥¥¥¥¥¥¥¥¥¥¥¥¥¥¥¥ COAL &REEK From our own1-Correspondent i1 -; ; s - ,' kkkkkkkkkkkit * - kkkkkk.kkkkkkkkkkkkkfikkkkkk IA' recent move "has:* been made to draw the attention of Coal Creek people to the "Public, Health act and to compel-them to .carry out .Us--.provisions: The sanitary inspector is very .active just now. 7He has already paid surprise, visits to .many'houses:in, the town cand made special' inspection" of the closets and all around the houses. Every householder*-should &ee at once to-the sanitary .arrangements, in and about his house being carried out as the act requires. k Ignorance of the law will not be taken as.ah e.\\cuse of . .non-compliance and the pelantles that , can be° Inflicted under ^the act are very heavy; Some of our' women folk have contracted the habit of throwing dirty water and other refuse right outside their doors. This in itself is an offence. Special . attention , Is also, drawn to the importance l of keeping the closet itself absolutely, clean and free from filthy '" " The day.of the horse Is not passed, away. yet. His services are sometimes useful for dragging frozen air dinkys'out" W a'tight'corner*.' ^' The dancing'class held a practice oil Saturday evening and had,a good muster: ' . ,. , , Tho wife ot our respected townsman Owen'Corrigan," passed peacefully away at 5.15 p.m. on Friday, January 8th. Mrs. Corrlgan, who came from Both- well Park, Lancashire,' Scotland," just -. turned a year ago, had not enjoyed tho best of health since coming ,to this • country, and for the last six months i had not stirred much from, home In this time, she "was under, medical, treat- ' ment and advice but despite., this arid caref-.il nursing she succumbed, as stated Her remains were conveyed to the Catholic church at Fernie on Monday morning, where the funeral service took place, after which 'they were interred;in the'cemetery.' A'temperature of, 48* degrees below zero and verything around bearing- * "a heavy mantle of snow, seemed to deepen the ',* I A J Tsorrow~of"the "sad "occasion Oiir sym" pathy goes out to the bereaved husband with'his family of seven children, :only two of whom are adults A service of song entitled "The primrose Garth" will be rendored iri tho Methodist church at 230' to-morrow— Sunday afternoon. Jack Appleby Is out of the hospital, but that nasty cough sticks to him and he Is compelled to stay.in his, room at tho boarding'*houso.''-'.-! ! ,."*- One of our officials.remarked in,the mine tho other day that he wants tb see the. diggers making more money. This means that he wants an increased output. The diggers are at,ono with'him and'will help its achievement if he will stir up his department and got tho car shortage problem • solved. A resident Justice of tho peace would bo a groat "convenience to tho people hero, Wo ,h(iye many old' country-, mo nnnd othor pensioners-who periodically want the signature of a J. P, to their papers boforo; thoy can draw their monoy. There aro affidavits to bo sworn and quito a numbor of mat-, tcrs crop up now nnd again which all' como within the-province-of magisterial duties, Wo hnvo boen without one since Mr, Mitchell loft tho camp about fourteen months ngo. Tho Coal Crook Burns club, bottor known as tho Jolly. Iloggnrs intond to celobrato Durns* anniversary on Jan* uury 25 by holding a.grand.concort to bo followod with a ball. Tho concort progrum Is an oxcollont ono and a proff-Hsloiml band,of four plocuH has been engaged to supply music for tho ball. It Is Intended that this night shall surpass,anything ovor held at Coal Crook. According to lust wook't'Lodger the Mlchol mon hnvo booh kicking nbout having to wash In cold wator nnd at tlmos having no wator at all, and It Is reported that tho general suporlnton* dent on bolng approached, hnd undertaken to havo this grievance remedied. Coal Crook men havo a similar grlovnnco and If thoy havo not approached unyono about having It put right, will Charley please tako a hint and do somothing of his own graclouinosB, Sam Dav 1*1 has contracted a aevcro attack ot rheumatic fever and was ro- moved to tho Fernio hospital on Tuos* 'i'clti&l cate*- of" Cfxini. lilU em n,um«r- ous, hut that of Tom Pugh, well known tn W«lt*j* Rugby football circle* Awe not como under tbat category, . Tom wns ovorcomo with tho extromo cold wt-.ttM p(ot,totimr.fl* Stun.* V-\\i a/it,.,' night and fell At the last meeting of.the. Laborers Protective union No. 12667 the following officers weer elected" for the' incoming1'year': •'"•"' ■*•'■'■ "•'■■*•- -• President:'^ Samuel' 'Hartley. Vice'president: Joseph' Hartley. ■ Secretary treasurer: -William. Gar: bUtt. .;'■■? *' •'/.■..■•. ,.--..- : .Recording secretary:—: Frank , Adams. ■ v' ■ , , : " , "'Warden:* Geo". Curdy. Guide:'Sidney Hume. Truste'ss: „ ■,,James Longden. .- , Joseph Boulton Charles Aushin. ....-• ¥¥¥¥¥¥¥¥¥¥¥^¥¥¥-*f¥»4¥-¥-¥¥^-¥,*l- ■f* . * I * COLEMAN.-1 - "'"' % * '...." , . , * kkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkk .i H. N. Galer of Spokane spent Satin* day and, Sunday In Coleman ..leaving for Lethbridge on Sunday night.. Roy Hogarth of the Coleman hotel staff left on Friday for Dauphin,' Man., where* he wlU°spend•' ,.., .; . ■ Miss Ross, sister of J. H. Ross,, book keeper'for the cooperative stores','arrived last week from Calgary. =Mr' Ross and sister have:moved into S Shones house.on,6th street. ' ;,„,„ .. , F. G,, Graham has purchased the barber outfit owned, by Clayton and' Morrison". " Mr.'Graham thus-gets the' monopoly of the barber business ' in Coleman.. R. Evans, of Vancouver, who arrived a.few days.ago to .conduct Clayton and Morrison's shop' has taken *.a position'wilit. Mr. Graham. ',;.' ;" A. J. Jolly, who resigned his. job-as freight clerk last week is now a conductor on the electric railway over the coke ovens.. ■••.■., -■ -. ■• 7 -; Harry Ward,and C. S. Keating- of Regina are auditing the books of the Coleman Mercantile Company. E. A. Crawford of Toronto has accepted, a position" in the office of the International Coal and Coke Company. Mr.-Crawford arrived-from. Toronto" a' few days ago.," , Jim Burrows has purchased the Hillcrest hptel.°Th'e deal was put through last week and the new-proprietor is taking possession at once. Mr. and Mrs, Burrows have both gone to Hillcrest. ■ ■ . '.•■•■ O: W. Benedict visited Fernie Tuesday. PERM- LADIES' BENEVOLENT SOCIETY STATEMENT;OP.REOEIPTS AND DISBURSEMENTS FOR THE •'..-> . .'\\*, YEAR19Q8 "' excessive^ heat froiii the stove buildings were the "property, of the Coal Company arid the other house was unoccupied .,.,!'" , '.•". The ballot to decide, whether the doctor's monthly dues should bo increased was taken on'Friday January 8th. The voting took place, in the club reading room for the Cpal Creek section, and the boxv'waB'in charge of Tom Biggs and Jos. R. Moore. The result was against the Increase. BECEIPTSrT'*--"* /-;',!7 ■;', ■ ! -'" * j Membership fees-and dues . ( .'."'" j ' ■ Nurse's fees''.... V." '■...'. .; /. ...*"...'...'.. .7 :. Proceeds of Easter Ball' (net profit $197.'0o),, Donations'yyi'iiyyyy., ; ' ' a, .*''"■- : '.Mrs. Mutz's daughters ..-. -'.'. ;.-*. ..".' ...,., | ' Proceeds base.ball■ game,, fat; men vs. lean1-... . Amateur Dramatic club ....'; '"'.'...'.'.'..'.. ..[ _ 'Perriie-'District Fire-*Relief Fund \\ .Collected by Mrs. Macoun, Carman, Man. ... ■■ Sundries " .... .''..'.,'. • Balance forward from 31st December, 1907 '$"35:60 1G1.00 "268.55 " '2.00' 77.80. .135,'. 25 . 30.00 .';63:.80 -.'. 2-60 $776.60 .$183.30 E. TODD is Now Offering: the Following Bargains .Ladies', Dress 7Hats3 $5.00 Special .Line at $3.75 Skirts, Winter Coats and Furs at Reduced Prices Also Fancy Dresses. The Celebrated Pugh Underskirts, perfect in make, fit,, and finish at $3.00 $959!90 on Mr. William Whltebouso ,loft on Sunday 'night for Lothbrldgo to attend tho District und joint board meetings. , , , Tho Mlchol Burns club aro going vory strong this yoar. Thoro Is to be a great night on the 26th, Mr, Jas. Bonnie, tho local secretary, Is kept moving these days gottlng things inform for tho big event. , MoBsrs, Tom Franco and Jack Car- tor left on Thursday for Indiannapolls Ind,, to roproBont the Mlchol • Local Union at tho National convontlon of tho U. M. W.A. Tho Junior hockey team woro, vory greatly disappointed at: tho;'non-appearance of tho Frank team, who woro billed to play horo on Sunday, Anothor match wna played between tho seniors and Junior*-*. Tho juniors won by 3 to 0. ' ' . . Dort Smith, tho woll known Michel liockoy plnyor t had tho mlafortuno to havo hiB two foot frozen whilst playing for tho seniors against tho junior** on Sunday. Several others complain of frozen toon, Owing to tho iiovoro cold weather wo have boon having Nob. 3 and 4 mines nro Idle, All tho air pipes aro frozen, , Shortage of timber In likely to bo a thing of tho past now. Tho now lumbor camps havo started to supply tho mines. Mri, Korapuon left thlfc week to Jolt*. her husband who ia stationed at Moylo, MrB. Houth, wlfo of our now constable baa arrlvod ln town. A pinnrt i»nn/>*>rt In tn hn be\\A nt thn Methodist church on Tuesday night, tho proceed-* to be devoted towards forming a gymnasium club in connection with th« above church. Thnsr-a Is n long program and tho best local talent will tako part. tiai.^a.kliaa.ayClWaailUaiaa J»Wa.a.ai S>t CaaVar a,si -M Elk Valley mines returned to town this week from Idaho, whoro Ito bad boon spending his Christmas Vacation. !| General Manager Hurd was In town on Monday. General Superintendent Slmlator has boen In town most of tha week. Things aro looking up In Mlrhel —> tbe new city bas service has started to run bettt-f«n the old and n*w towns, Mr. James Bonnie Is tho conductor-* B. M. Stltt returned Sunday morning from a trip to Calgary and'■'Edmonton. The recent, storm and cold weather has somewhat lnterefered "with . the work-at the mln6,. Still the company have been fairly well supplied w'th cars and the loss of time has not been very great.. 7 ., ,, Prof. Webster,' phrenologist of Regina, Sask., has been in town for. a few days and Is giving people an opportunity to know If they have'missed their calling, Thc professor Is, picking up considerable'business!' Tho Coleman hockey club are advertising a smoker to be held in the opera houso on January 23. An attrac- tlvo'program has beon-prepared. ; The Coleman Recreation and Debating club which bold forth at the club rooms every Tuesday evening last wlntor was rcorganlzod on Tuesday night. DISBURSEMENTS—7 7 ; = i . Nurse's;salary, board, etc ,...-,.-.. $301.95 , Nurse's expenses for supplies, etc..:'.-.'- .- .* *. ■ 56.00 Provisions ... v.. .... ... ;.. ./■ 121.65 . -Drugs ,'...".•. ......v.7.. :[.. ."....... '7 .'.!'!-.'.. .'!. .10.40 Furniture bought .'."."....... .:..-. '*.'.. . . 29.00 . .. Board paid \\.." ..; ... ........... ....' 19.3.5 Rent paid. 1 .y. :...'...,....--" '..,..." '.10.00, Transportation paid .-', 106.00 Freight and cartage .. ...*;1...' . ...'....' 9.25 0 '. Typewriting ... ......... .;. . ! 2.00 -d Tn'i.-x— r>„n . . ' ■ . ' L_J7_l__Kn xaA.i/cjjocopajaSLv;i_jjdj.i.——.—rr-rr";—.— .-—r~.~r........ .— riTuU' Sundries ... ..... .. : , , 1.35 Sole Representative in Fernie for Spirella, which all well dressed and , up-to-date Ladies should wear Spirella is the only, boning which has perfect spring qualities,, allowing It to yield to every motion of the'body. It allows, grace and freedom and gives support and.comfort .ind shape to tlie stouter types. Spirella is absolutely guaranteed not to break;- tho only perfect boning in the world. Tlils ideal corset is healthful, comfortable,' allows perfect freedom, and at tho same time brings out the graceful and symmetrical curves of the figure. It is inevitable that a corset to iit the figure cannot' as a,rule be found In stores! Wearers of, Spirella corsets aro , assured of the selection of a mode designed to suit their style . of figure ancl to afford the acme of comfort, style and durability. Spirella corsets, are- endorsed by physicians and physical educators, everywhere as the only corset'containing ".the 'es- •" sontial'qualifications of health and sanitation with absolute correctness of fit and perfection of style; prlcces according to quality. . im ■ '.--"' .-'.'.' o $801.45 Balance in bank.'. /...'......'.. $lo8..45 $959.90 , (Signed) .' ..'. EDITH 0. HERCHMER, Treasurer. Fernio1, December 31st. 1908. * °; • ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦•♦♦♦♦ *»♦♦♦♦< The Misses Euler announce a Real Genuine Bargain Event £ BAYNES I - CLEARANCE SALE \\ > of Hats, Furs, Ladies' and Children's Coats and Dresses, Underwear and Hosiery i Mr. S. Morrow drove ot Elko Sunday, Mr. Bobbins took dinner with D. W. Hart's on Saturday. Mr. and Mrs, Lurgos havo moved Into thoir now houso on Kootonia tracts. Mr. J, 13, Young Is preparing to movo into his now' hoimo juBt completed. Tho sleighing Is good at Baynes now and from tho way,tho logs aro rolling In wo judgo thnt tho milling prospects will bo good for noxt season. .. Dr. Houtlodgo, V, S„ of Cranbrook, mado a professional call at Mr, Griffith's on Monday,.to treat on of Mr. Griffith's pacore, Dr. Itoultlodgo, na woll as others, foil in lovo with our country, and ox* pods to roturn toon to look ovor tho land, Thoro woro rogulnr services at HnynoH Sunday aftornoon nnd Nov. llobblns took » topic Instead of toxt, His topic was (ha Now Year. Ilo spoke In part of tho good resolutions of tho Now Yoar, that it wns not only tho making of luch resolutions hut that thoy must bo kept. Ilo dwelt on tho Importanco of our being char Itablo In our erltlclura of othor». and all thoBO who hoard tho talk thoroughly enjoyed It. Tho •dUeourio showed that Mr. Hobblna is not ono of tho narrow mlndodclatti, but hia aor- monn can bo listened to with buuviit iu ilii, Mra. David Hurt rccclvod a Clirlat- ma* letter fro Mint M. K. Ilobertion of Hertford, Rngland whuro alio hns charge of. a aomlnnry. Miss Robort* ■nn Bj>pnt Inot miirimor tn nirr vlrtnltv and wrltca "I cannot toll you how often I think of my happy day* In Ilrtt* Inn Columbia. I havo laid up n atom of vivid and doll(?htful memorlon which aro a constant lolaco. I remember with particular pleasure- tho dollght* ful Sunday wo ipont with you—tho flo* wera and tho beautiful view of tho mountains," Tbo Fortnightly Club mot with Mr. and Mra. Hart on Friday night, and aUhou-th the nlr.ht vat rold there was Ian ontbuilaitlo wiombly, ono of tho > Astonishing Values w^gth^^st <; ':,'■'*:-,' ' ■ ■ . Fernie >[ I MAKING PROFIT , Wo certainly expuctTto make a reasonable profit on everything we sell. . If we'. did not; we would close up shop.;, But,; mind you. we snid rejinonal)le. Some * - '■- ■ '.'•..'.,.. -. dealers want big profits, but then they an.' satisfied with few sales. "Wo run our InisincsHon a dilTi'i'imt basis: small profits .*. .-, .r* often rcpeaU'd. ., Wc are satisfied, oui* customers nro satisfied to save money on good quality groceries—bo everybody's satisfied, . il THE FAIR T. B. STRUTHERS, Prop. The Workingman's I, t , ,' 'a ' * , I t , a ' " :" ' Store , . Don t forget that I am back in the old stand and that my prices are better t af ,, ,'| than ever Men's Suits $5,00 to $20 n Shirts 75c to 6.00 tt Shoes 2.00 to 5.00 tt Caps 50c to J.50 tt Trunks 3,50 to $25 YOU WILL SAY, IS IT POSSIBLE that I can b**y good fruit lands with a good water «upply, within 30 mllei of Fernie, on Instalment plan, $5 down, 95 per month, no lit* tereit for first year, for a five acre traot during the life of contract? This offe rmay not last long, aa the price may be advanced after 1st January next, so If you want' good fruit lands at the bottom prloe apply at once, Do It nowl Sales have exceeded our best expectations so far. We find It easy toiell a good article, and such easy payments are not offered by any other such company. Write for circular on "Kootenai Irrigation Tract." D. W. HART "TglnTforo^ala"" BAYNES, B. C. A comploto line of samples of Fall Suitings and Overcoatings Worsteds, Serges and Tweeds Up-to-date Workmanship Moderate Prices J. C. KENNY West Fernie Meat Market Meat, Buttor, Kggfl nnd ImhIi Fresh Meat of all Kinds GIVE US A TRIAL A. M, MATULIS Proprietor | •Hrkkk++k+-k'k'kirkir*ckk-kk++kk'kk Safety Deposit Vault j: See my swell line of Neckties all styles - -, - rt* /% SOc io $3 A. A. GILLESPIE (Next door to Hotel Fernie) Calgary Cattle Safety Deposit Lockers can be rented at Thc Ledger Office. Most fireproof vault in the city. Reasonable rates. Sec the Manager for particulars. * ■* -* *-« » ■*■ ■ - a M ■ * * a A. A A ..* A. .A _ J A A\\ J\\. A A. Uo, All kinds of ROAST MEATS Qlvo us a trial m —THE.. DISTRICT... LEDGER._F.ER NI E.__ B.C.. J ANU ARYJIS Jim ■^^c.ictJiJWvM.'-'-x-.-.-i PAGE SIX .' THE DISTRICT LEDGER, FERNIE, B.C. JANUARY 16 1909,, THE COMPENSATION^ ACT IN ALBERTA COAL OPERATORS AND BUILDERS ASK GOVERNMENT^ TO '-' :" *'*' REPEAL IT Edmonton,' Jan. lO.-r-A deputation composed of the coal mine operators lumber merchants, millers and man ufacturers of Edmonton waited bn the Alberta government at the parliament buildings to ask for the repeal of the Workmen's Compensation act which was passed at the last session ot ■***■». Legislature in the interests of ^the workingmen of Alberta. "The Workmen's Compensation Act. is a bit of class legislation which favors the labor employees and is unfair to ,the employers," said George S. Montgomery of the Alberta Coal Company. "In what respect do you consider the act a detriment to your Interests as a coal mine operator?" Mr. Montgomery, was asked, ' "It entirely upsets the principle of insurance of our men. The amount of insurance which we can carry on our employees Is limited to $10,000, a* and no'man can be insured for more than 11500. You will see that this is not adequate, because according to the act the death of one man through accident calls for an employers liability of $1,800. If ten men lose their lives in a mining disaster the . mine owner is liable for $18,000, and yet tie cannot get insurance on his men : for more than $10,000. Before the * operation of the act the insurance rate charged by the companies was 84 cents per $100 of the miners pay roll. . On January lst 1909, the rate was Increased to $3.02 per $100. The insurance companies "think that the risk which they carry is increased in that proportion. LINCOLN ON LABOR (By Rev. George W. Slater.) As Socialism stands for the good of the working people through whicla good it is hoped to better all, it doubtless will be interesting to know in this day what Lincoln thought on the Labor question: ... ' On December 3, 1861, in his annual message to the Congress he said as follows:,, • v __ ' _■ ■* -—fjo—^^my^present^p6sition;^JEj(*_Qulil_ scarcely be justified were T to omit raising a-' warning note against this .approach of returning despotism * * ..It is the effort to place capital on an .equal footing with, if not above, labor, In the structure of government. It is assured- that labor -is available only , in connection with capital; that nobody labors unless .somebody else owning capital, somohow by ttie use of it - induces him to labor. * * * Labor is prior to"; and independent of capital,, Capital is only the fruit of labor, and couid never havo existed if labor had not first cxlBted. Labor is the super- lor.to capital, and deserves tho higher consideration." On February 12, 1881 he said: "Tho working men.are the basis of •all government for tho plain reason that they, are-tho moro numoroua *.* I- will simply, say that I am for those means whicli will give tho greatest i good to 'tho greatest number ♦ .* * ♦ * "i am In* favor of cutting up tho wild lands lntoparcela bo that overy poor man may havo a homo," , On Jiily 1, 1854, he Balil: , "Ah labor is tho common burden of 'our rnco, so tho effort of somo to shift tliolr share of tho harden on tho shoul* ' • dors of 'other*, Is tho great duralilo curso of tho race, ' Labor Is the groat sourco from which 'nearly ull, If not all, human comforts 'and necessities aro drawn," HANK'S REPLY. What the Initials That Expressed Hi* ■ Regrets Meant. -* "I never see the letters R.S.V.P.," said the man wlio' lc-o.ied' up from the invitation tu a w (Killing supper which' he had just- opened, "-.hat .1 don't think oi Hank tS.ainner, who used to be the village postmaster back in-the little burg I was ralscal in. Hank was'a long, lean, lank individual with sad ejes and a moja- tache* that drooped in melamjaoiy. Hank was regarded as a very, serious pea-son, .biit after a certain-' incident in Hank's career in which the letters R.S.V.P. figured ' there were tho-ie who wondered whether--our melancholy postmaster did not have a vein of humor somewhere in his makeup. „ "It was a little village built around one^ of the- state's colleges. , Everybody in it knew everybody- else, and ..•hen. it happened that one of .the pioiossors gave a.function the entire population was invited. Well, one of the professors gave an affair once r.pon a time and duly sent to Hank an invitation ' on which the usual letters, R.S.V.P.," appeared, A day *>r two later ■ the professor received through the mail a card on which wan written in & scruwly hand: ' * H.\\NK SKINNER, H.H.N.C. , "The professor waa nonplused. He waa unable to determine whether by these mystic letters' Hank meant to accept or decline, ao tlie next time he called for his mail he approached Hank, exhibited the card and stated he couldn't understand what tho letters H.H.N.C. stood for and would Mr. Skinner please pardon his stupidity and explain. "Hank for reply spat out his chew of tob-tcco arid withdrew from his pocket the profes.sor's invitation, . . "'Waal, now, p'fesser,' said Hank, 'before I answer your question,- beg- gin' your pardon, will you kindly tell -me whut thein air letters R.S.V.P stands fer?' "The professor smiled kindly. "'Why, R.S.V.P. means "Respon- dez s'il vous pla.t," which is French for "Answer if your please." We put that on our invitations so that we might know whom to expect, you understand.' '"Aw shucks,' said Hank shamefacedly. 'I axed a galoot whut them letters R.S.V.P. stood fer, and the son of. a gun told me that they was put there - because the space on the paper had run out and that they meant; "Right Smart Victuals Prepared.". Now, I'm-, sorry, p'feaser, that I can't come "to your,party, so I axed this same fool what must I do. He told me to mail you my cyard, which would mean "regrets." Waal, after I had writ my name down I didn't have much space left on the evard, so I jest put underneath, • "H. H.N.C." It means "Hank has no clothes!"*,"- •'" ' PREACHER SAYS HE COMMITTED MURDER DECLARED A DIVIDEND Ailvlcoa from Wallaco, Idaho, nro to tho olfoct that on tho 19tli lnHtant % tho llocla mining company at Uurko doulnrod regular dividend No, CO for J3ecuinbor. SlookholderB will rocolvo ihro.i pntH. a Hlmro, or $30,000. Thin mako Nn totnl distribution of profits tn date of $1,710,000. Not a month wan (.kipped In 1008 In mailing pay* rnoiitH, altlioiiBh tho amounth woro ro- iIuuimI on lucoimt of tho shut down tho Hint nt tho year, Tho total paid ■out In 15)08 wiih $1!i0,00D, »» followH* — Jnniiiiry to .July, !m*li!n!v*\\ $10,000 for oach input h; Augum $20,000; Bop- U'/nb'T 1.10,000: O.'tol'ci' and Novum* lior. $1.0,(100 uui* of th'.' Mfcnt hi** 'ono nt tln» ln*hf in iiitM for -romrhN nml rnlils, /(•* xnbitr hn;' hfflt proven hi- yoml riuf.iilnii iliirlnj,' tli*. ninny y«'«r« It hns liuen in K<, delighted'to share the same with you," ., ;• - ■ Laughing* Plant-of Arabia., -; The seeds of tho laughing plant of Arabia produce the some effect upon persons as laughing gas. Tlio plant attains a height of from two to four feet, with woody Btoms, widospread- ing branches and bright' green foliage. Its fruits are produced in clusters and are of a yollow color, Tho seed podR are .soft, and >voolly in texture and contain two or throe black seeds of tho 8J7.fi of a Brazilian bean. Thoir flavor iH a littlo liko opium, and their taste is swoot. Tho odor from' them produces a Bickenin'g sensation and is slightly offensive. Tho poods, when pulverized and taken in small quantities, hnvo a peculiar effect upon mnn, Ho br-gini* to liuip-h loudly, bolBtorously. Thon he singR, dnnco-a nnd cuts nil manner of fantastic capors. Such oxtmvnp;nnco of gait and manners was never produced by any othor kind of, dosing. What He Folt Like. It wan lho fli'Ht timo ho lind sung in nn KpSseopiil choir, nnd ho folt »trnngoly out of plnco in tho vohU merits ho wore. Tin* other choristers looliod oomfoitnl-lo onoiigh, but tho now ono wim -wro ho would trip on Uio sklrtH of, the cassock when hi* went up tho chnncel stops, nnd • ho know thnt if lio did not stop porapir- infi his clonn'llnon cotta would bo Hiwlly IniirtHOf!,' Thn opening pniyor Imd boon intoned by llio roolor and thn -dngors woro in, lino witltlng for tho introdiictjon to tho nrooon/iionn! to be pl«yeIuUoi> coiituin- Ing j9.li iron compound. Thn turtnef of tho iron it* converted into n mix- iu*,!: 'll tfwxn" unA ferric -ohnHphn'oH and proRontH n pleaniny dull blnok ap|Kiiiruin:«. 'thi* pi i.e...-,.-. ni.tl.'-.i J1.-.' iron hitKhly re»i«tent to corrocion mid (h beinir npidied to all kiml» of Unlit engineering work, Much on cycle frnmoA. gun barrel^, Htumpings and promi work. •' But Acted in Self Defence- Was More Likely Crazy Carthage, 111., Jan. 11.—Rev. J. R. Carmichael, before suiciding ■-•-•ade a' complete confession of the murder of Gideon Browning near Port Huron, .Mich.,- in letters to several people. , The preacher left a letter to, the sheriff at'Adair, Mich.-, giving: details of the murder, the dismembering and incineration of Browning and attributed the act to self defence and moral cowardice because of the hypnotic Influences which Browning, an illiterate carpenter had thrown over him. While the confession of the clergyman is long, and in some points minute, it leaves many questions in regard to the iragedy unsolved. Admitting that the statements of ihe murderer are true, some parts of the letter tend to cause the impression that the confession is really the liioducf.on'of'an unsound and unsettled mind. The preacher does not explain how he and Browning canie to go to the Rattle Hun, church or why both seem bent on keeping their presence secrei except to say that Browning wanted the minister to officiate at Browning'-; wedding that night. * * FIRE IN'MONTREAL Montreal, Jan. .12—Five stores damaged and a loss estimated at more than $20,000 resulted from a fire that broke out last night' In the dry goods establishment of B. Boiirdeau. About one half the loss is covered by insurance. COLLISION AT SEA Singapore, Jan. 12—The French liner Palynesien ran down and sank the Dutch steamer Djamdi at the wharf here. Seven natives were drowned as a result. IFOR SALE Pair Draft Horses and Outfit For. Sale—A first class pair of Draft Horses, weight 2600 lbs., 4 and'5 years old, perfectly sound and in fine condition. .1 have worked this team steadily during the last year; they had good care and are fit for any kind of work. ... I have no use for them during tho winter! and will sell for $350, which Is a bargain; also Bain wagon used six months, and now sett double harness. "Apply '' ;' * M. T. McKAY 1312 1st St. .West. ";'• Calgary. t MEMBER OF COMPANY MUST PAY WAGES. Decision'-oi,' Great Importance to the Workiig.iien. Given- by an A.'ber- tan Judge. , -Edmonton, "Jan. 11—A judgment that is .of considerable importance to laboring men in the province was handed out at.the district court by his honor Judge- Taylor. 7 — - - -- . This was' in the case of some' IS members of the employees of the United Collieries company against two directors of that company for wages 'due them amounting to some $700. Judgment was given in the case for the miners. . '. ' ■ ThiB was a test case and provides that laborers arid wage, earners may collect tho wages due them from any or all of the directors of a joint stock, company in the event of that company failing. Black £?t Watdr'tr pleasing, flavor. The big black plug chewing tobacco. 2267 DR. WRIGLESWORTH. D. D. S. "dentist. -1 . Now doing, business at the Johnson- Faulkner Block. 7 Office.hours 9-12.30 1.30-6.-" V v Fernii i B. C. J. BARBER D. D. S. The, home-warming which introduces your friends to your new home will be one of genuine congratulation if you have installed one of the Oxford systems of heating. GURNEY - OXFORD Hot Water and Steam Boilers in connection with Oxford Radiators cover everv phase of building heating—ana they cover them better than any other make-on the market. These boilers have . been brought to such a high state - oi perfection that they utilize all the heat generated, and dispense healthful warmth,evenly, to every part ofthe building.. These boilers can be fitted to -..burn any kind of coal, coke or wood. They are easily opeiated and very simply regulated. • " We would like to yive you full . particulars of our heating sys- ' terns. Won't you write for booklets,?. Better still, send us particulars of the building you wish to hi-*.at and we'll give you particulars ' of the' best system to fill the requirement. - . - " -j - The Gurney^Sl andard* MetSrCoTTtinviiedT CALGARY tDMONTON A. T. HAMILTON Soiling .Agent, Fernie V-... Skilled. "How did you m-i|ii« vv llli n 'uiltv." Jutt * ChanQn. "Poor tinn: fl i■*•■.• y.»u nlwnv* ln-fi Win..:--' "No. ninm." ,*ir,--,\\,'fnl I'lr-d lltll* ■ untliliifclncly "l/i'-i ,•,•,-,••■ | mu.m.m'h Imt Oi-iv iinxii i "i.ii , in I,," If you suffer from Pilei the experience of thoui»n4i le-MU to one definite concluilon-- that, tbe iurwt* woy to, relief Ii The * Zem-Ruk way! Purely you believe that* nature provides somewhere, * cure for ell nature's Ills J ZejflxBuk Is tbe refined and concentrated essences of beeling herbs- nature's balm. TbeoreUcttlly It should be good., Analysts and doctors agree on this, PPfcotloftUy as well as theoretically it Its good. Thousands of people In four continents bear testimony, Read these cases t— Mn, Wm. IK'ghei, of 953, Iloeheliua btreei, HochtUjtt. Montreal, iiyi •—■" I ■uflared (rom t-lliui. Itching, and protrudl*.'* plica for yeari, Somttlnti thiv ware 10 bid that I oould hardly bear to move about, The Inflammation, the' burning •mining pain, tha throbbing, tha aching, tha over-powering feillngi of dulnen and daik deinalr which thla ailment bringa, the ahooiing i-'iimi of soon-y—all wrr« ao terrible tfut only itilTereri from thli awful ailment can undentsnd I". ,1 Had ai thli cue wai, Kam-Uult triumphed, and Mn. Hufhai lutiVri no longer. Mre, 11 Ilosill, ol Scott aStreet, St. Thcmiai, iiyi 1—" Fnr monthi wlthaut cciia- tlnn I endured great pain from bleeding pllai, Por ai many monthi I triad everything which I thought would give ma eaia, but In the end, duplrltcd and 11III tuiTerlng 1 gave In." t t Then it wai the heard of Zim-Bnlt,- and the addi 1—" Allhosgh I feared 7-»rr..Bula- would be like the ordinary remeillei - uielen—I am glad it wai not, It anon proved Itielf to be very different, It rapidly gave ma relief, and alter a time cuied ire complexly, I would like to li-t all lulTeren from pllei know what a grand thing Zam-Duk 11," Mr, Thoi, Carr, of Ulleimere Sireat; Huncoin, iaya 1—" I fir»t began to lufltr from t>Hei through iltting on dtmp gran one mi miner, and for yean, I endured agony from thli terrible complaint, Sometlmei I would be bedridden for ai long si a month at a itratcn. i «*, *&£•§, I *.(.**. j»rf-.t f;-.-.r. jIIm I 7im.n»lf riired mn, to itay cured, •nd I Hmi thn dey \\ fint tried It I" ; * So one could vo nn quoting caw after caie, and U ia by v.ud/«t' tuth cute* ttat Zam-lluk hai earned (or itiell Hi great reputation. Now if you lufTti* frcm (hit tenibly p*lnful ailment juat be gelded by the for*f oUg Cain I I'on't delay I Don't wnle time on Ihlnga laid to ba "juit aa good," Oat tha reil genuine Zim-TluV and itart out on tha way to health I Zam-Iluk li • euro «lio for rolfl-i'rrpi, nnd t4i,»i/j*aikln tltttv* ik4 InJurUi. AU druf iliti mil itnrtt »l joe, » bo*, or peit free (rom Zim-Iluk Co,,Toronto, (orpric«t j boiM tot ii.ti. Cut out ittMtifd coupon and m«i) w.ih ic, itamp (to piy rrturtt p«rtat«)t«Z«M-IiukCo.,TtkfD»ta/lo|rttk*rwlib aid* ind date o( Canadian Pacific Ry. Are you contemplating a trip to' The Orient ,, ' Honblyilu . Australia New Zealand . Are you contemplating a trip to CALIFORNIA Or any Pacific Coast Point? . Or is It a trip to Winnipeg .Detroit 8t. Paul Toronto Chicago Montreal Boston New York Or any European point.thought of. The line Is equipped...with unexcelled first class cloaches, tourist and standard sleepers, and dining cars', coupled with safety, speed and com- 'fort. ' . ; , , For folders and complete information apply to R. Reading,- Agent, Fernie. J. E. Proctor, , Dlstric; Parienger Agt Calgary, Alta. Secretaries of Local Unions . DISTRICT 18 U. M. W. OF A. . BANKHEAD, No. 29: James Fisher BELLEVUE, No. 431. Fred Chap- pell. ' uy , •". CANMORE, NO.H387: A. J. McKinnon. v, ,] COLEMAN, No. 2633: William Graham. ' ' CARBONADO, No. 2688: James Hewitt: vV " . -. CARDIFF, No. 23S7; G. H. Gibson. '•"■..- -„ . DIAMOND CITY, No: 2587: Goorge PrescotK- ~~**—""~^*~^—t :- EDMONTON CITY, No. 2540: J. Hi Crowe. ' n ' ...-'- FERNIE, No. 2314: Thos. Biggs. FRANK, No. 1263: Walter ' Wrig- ^: V ■''■-■' ■ " ' ■■" *"■ , HOSMER, No. 2497: J. D. Both- wlclc.' ■ *' . HILLCREST, No.'1085: Harry Cooper. *. - LETHBRIDGE, No. 574: Charles Peacock. ' LILLE, No. 1233: J. T. Griffith. LUNDBRECK, No. 2275 — J. D. Smith. '• . . '.MICHEL, No, 2334: Charles Garner, ... MAPLE LEAF, No, 2829: H. Blake. MERRITT,, No. 2627: .Thomas Calvert,* - METFORD, No, 2698: John Curran. ROYAL COLLIERIES, No, 2589: T, Dupon, Box 49G, Lothbrldgo, ROCHE PERCEE (8aak) No. 2072: Lachlnn McQuarrlo. TABER, No. 102: Joshua ^Cralg, TABER, No. 1959: Win. Whito. * TAYLORTON, (8nak.) No, 2048:- Lachlan McQuarrlo. TAYLORTON, (8aek.) No. 2510:— Job. TwlBt, TA8KER, N. D., No. 28CS:— J. B. Lanaborry. WOODPECKER, No, 2299; William Lowo, j Investments are not Paying 1 Cut Here {•; one thnt wilt \\>*. Practical Economy Profitable Results By buying your Bread, Cakes and Pastry from J. R. McEWING Fernie," B. C. " . FERNIE. B.C. W. R. Ross K.C. J.S.T. Alexander. ROSS & ALEXANDER ' ■■*'■''.' . " Barristers and Sollcttors. Fernie, B. C: ; Canada. L. P. ECKSTEIN. .. BARRISTER. SOLICITOR. 7 FERNIE, B. C. C. Lawe Aicx.,,1. Flaher LAWE & FISHER ATTORNEYS Fernie, B. C. H.. W. HERCHMER BARRISTER, SOLICITOR. Fernio '■, . b. C. W. A. CON NELL Pioneer Builder and Cotractor of Fernie ' ESTIMATES FURNISHED M. A. KERR & CO. Builders and Contractors. Estimates Furnished. WHO SAID FIRS ? We did. We are firing away at the old. business CREE&M0FFATT ALBERTA BOARDING HOUSE 1 ' Hosmer. B.C. Board nnd Room,' $20.00 per 111611th ALL WHITE HELP Mrs. Dcslea.ures, Prop. DEPOT RESTAURANT Ma.cleod, Alta., The Two Charlies Charlie. ChOamberlain Charlie .Beattle Drop, in nnd seo ns OO TO THB ti. Rinman Kaminski Co. Por your supply of Groceries, Ovy Goods Boots and Shoes Hosmer, B. C. P. Carosella Wholesale Liquor bealer Dry Good*, Groceries, Boots and Shoes - Genu* Furnishings Wimm~mmmrmmmm~mmm*mmmmmmmmm*mm BAKER AVENUE BRANCH AT HOSMER, B.C. THE FERNIE LUMBER CO. A. McDougall, Mgr. ]. Manufacturers of and Dealers in all kinds of Rough , ■ .-.y&^i.yy y y -v!!"' and Dressed Lumber MS 44^1 :**' ■» 'ar* P. KENNEDY '- ■ v' ' ..<*'. * - ••"''" Lumber Dealer. ^1 kinds of rough and dressed lumber 2 .Victoria Ave. . North Fernie E. A. Kummer-* 1j. O.iRuiuiner J '•'5 KUMMER BROS, f Builders and Contractors * -r Estimates Furnisbed FIBRE PLASTER KEPT IN STOCK W FERNIE CARTAGE CO. Team Work and Draying Dealers in Wagons, Sleighs, Dump Carts, Spring Rigs and Harness § •*, 0. ^ *^d ll v',y\\t 'ft'- 0 ,2 Ll , nu.*-! 100 tons of acquire; i own and .maintain; --wharves, and docks in .connection .,; therewith^ and to .construct, acquire, own)" equip jind maintain 'steam and other vessels and boats'," arid -to. ope'rate'llie same in any.navigable', waters;' and to con- ruct.-bper^eJaM^ Klspeth nood still, -icaicmno. from Mr. McGowan,'that'she had behaved so. foolishly 'that "she had been asked to resign.; ,, .... She had not dared let herself dwell upon this .thoudit, before, but now it overwhelmed hei-; and' the long restrained' torrent of !jher. tears'burst forth;' -' She " could' eat no' dinner,- • nor oould she sleep that - night,' though she was undisturbed by.any influence, outside her-own mind.. •• • .,-. Her head-.aehedc when ;she,,-;Vose; in- the morning, •■ arid* she' owas^glad"- to' hear the "Knock'"-which told-hei* thnt Uf. E. Barker, Ca-yley.Alta. Alberta Show . •' '-,--'■ ei' • Case Wopks * - * .. i« - , Manufacturer** of,, STORE FIXTURES Calgary, Alta. and telephone'lines';alorig 'the routes of' the * said railway * and its branches) or In connection-therewith; and \\lx to .transmit messages for commercial purposes, and' to collect tolls therefor; and to acquire and receive from tho government, corporations or persons grants of. land,' rights-of-way, , money bonuses,* privileges or other assistance ln aid of the construction of the Company's undertaing witli "'power to use, own and operate, water power convenient to the road for rail way and other. purposes,' and to exer-jise such powers as are granted by, parts IV and V of the "Water Courses, Consolidation Act" and to connect and enter Into traffic or othor arrangements with railways, steamboat'or othor-companies, iand for all rlghtB, powers and privileges necessary, usual or incidental to all of the aforesaid purposes. Dated this thirtieth day of December, A.D. 1908. •" .. " Wilson; Senkler & Bloomfleld, Solicitors for the Applicants, . ' 21-0t thought. _..........'. '.The..man came ,iri. and'iplaced: the' ■tray a'oh! ,the table'.-;' but. .having i ,done so, he lingered. "There's been a'terrible thinga*.happened * inAthe; night, miss," said be, with'thet unctuo.-.*-* onioyment of the sensational so often seen amone . persons ,, of-\\ hia class, ,"Lady Ardcliffe. and Countess Rade- oblskoi have both been Tobbed of all their jewels." .' ' CHAPTER XII. Fernie "-'-" \\ FHESII MILK delivered to all parts of tho town ♦ GORRIE BROS., Props. ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ ♦♦♦ t NOTICE MAIL CONTRACT. ''Scaled tenders addressed to tho I*'6a,(maBtb'y General will bo roculvod 'at, Ottawa until noon on r Friday thc IGth'ot January 1009, for tho convoy* anco ot his Majesty's Malls, on a proposed .contract, for .four yours, six tlmos por woolc,, bach way botwoon Coal Crook and Fornio from, the, 1st of April next. Printed notlcos containing further Information as to tho conditions of proposed, contract may o Hoon, nnd blank forms of tondor may bo obtained nt Uio pout offices of Coal Crook nnd Fornio and at tlio offlco of tlio post offlco inspector, . d, a, i-mucw, Post Offlco IiiHpoc'or Post Offlco Inspector's offlco, Cnlgary, Doc. 4, 1008, Jnn. 1(1 NOTICI3 Is horoby Riven that application will bo mado to lho Lot-isia* tlvo ABHembiy ot tiiat Vivylncv ut 'British Columbia at Its noxt t-cflslon for an act to Incorporate a company ■with power to build, equip, maintain and oporato a lino ot railway ot stand* nrd gauge from h jio.hi on vliu *■,»«*.<• national boundary lino botwoon British Columbia and thb Unitod Btntns ln East Kootenay, whoro tho said boundary Is Intorsoetod by tbo Flathead nivor; thonco northerly by tho most feasible and prac-tlonblo routo follow* ing tho Flathoad River and tor tho boundary between Urftlnh folumblit nnd tho Province of Alberta whoro the said boundary Is Intersected by tho North Kootenay Pass, with authority nlso to construct, equip, maintain and oporato hmicht't from any point on the propoacd Kno or linen not eyceeA- length and with power to construct, Inx ln any ono case fifty (50) miles in NOTICE. NOTICE Is horoby glvon that 30 days aftor dato I Intend to npply to tho Superintendent of I'vovlnclal Pol- ini*. foe t rotnll Honor llconso for tho Hoffman Houso, Elko, IJ. C, Roderick James Mac Donald Elko 11C, Datod this 10th day ot Dec. IdO*. Had Elspeth herself been in the olot and learned thus suddenly of its discovory she could hardly have been more, Btartled than she was by tho news of the robbery. yesterday Mr. Konrith had lost his jewels iri tne most mysterious oircum- stanoes; and now Lady ATdcliffe and Countess- Rodepolskoi had been robbed. It was at least a strange coincidence that thoso events had followed so'quiokly one.upon the other. Elspoth folt as if Bho wore groping in the dark for a master key which could open all doors and lead hor at length into tho hidden placo whoro the soerot* of theso mysteries lay. * It was as it she caught a glimpse of that key, Bhlning through the,twilight, and thon, juBt as she put out hor hand, it vanished again., The servant could ombroidor his ntory with vory fow do tails. Ho know only that tho robbery had not been discovered until morning, The maid *>f the CountoBB and tho maid of Lady Ardcliffo had-given tho alarm; and it wnH said that tho two ladies must ihavo boon, chloroformed, as tho at- monphoro ot their rooms was still heavy witli tho drug, When. Elspeth diBCovnrod that tho man had littlo real' Itiformntion, filio did not encourage him to Btny nnd Kossip, but Hurried- through hor hrcakfnnt, and wont out to learn what no oould for hor-nol!, Shu was naarcoly surprised to hoo Lady Ardoliffo nnd Uio CoiintoHH both .i tho tfivuit hull, t-jtlklntf citrnoHtly to Mr, MoOownn. No one oIko had appeared an yot, for it wiih vory early, niul thoro had pearcoly boon timo tor tho oxoitliic iiowh of tho robbery !o Hjiroiid tlii'oiirjh tlio hotol, KlBIK'th had lo liiiHH nnar the group, on hni* way to tlio mamiK'.r'H room, and Uio throo woro ho deeply nbsnrh* od In tliolr rnnvoi'Hiitlon Hint limy nol. ther li'mi'd nor Raw tlio yomiu tynUt, 3ho hnd no intention nt oiivoHdrop. pin**-*, but flojn*1 words tittered hy Mr, McOowiin ronohod hor earn, and atari- li'd her ho much that it waH all ulio -tould do to uupprem* a cry ot dlfl- Mr. Trowbridge were to be summon- 2d to this, task; and without an instant's .hesitation .*„Elspeth sped through corridor after -corridor on her •vay to his sitting room. She had not. had time to knock at the door, when it opened and Ivs came out. "Miss Dean!" he exclaimed in surprise at the sight of .her flushed face. "I've conie to'ask you to save Ladj Hilary," she burst out abruptl'v. "Save Lady Hilary?" No one who saw him then couid have doubted the sincerity of his love. "From Lady Ardcliffe and the Countess,"* Elspeth went on, breathlessly., "All their jewels have been stolen in the night. For some reason or other they suspect Lady Hilary and are going to accuse her as a thief. ' They hate her, you know.; They are downstairs in the' creat hall now, talking to Mr. McGowan, who. is trying to dissuhdo them; but I know he cannot. You, perhaps,' may. I think it's the only hope. Oh, do, make haste. ■ If Lady Hilary should come down, as j she generally does about this time, there will be a horrible scene, unless ~ou prevent it"—— The look on his face frightened EIp- •>sth. "I will "prevent it," he said. ''Go to,her. Keop her in her room i you-can. Make any .excuse. Give me a little,time, that's,all I ask'."' ■ .Then he war- gone, and Elspeth'"* did not. stop to look after.him'.'" She'flew off in the. opposite direction," which was that of Lady Hilary's' room", -but ■he ,h*id not tjono far when she saw the'-jirl approaching "with her mother; ElFneth paused, bewildered. • What covld she.do"novf*? .After the miserable scsne yesterday; .when Lady Lambart had..done what'* she could to ruin her, how would it be possible to accost the ladies and prevent them from ■foing* downstairs?' Yet' somehow the object must be accomplished. Lady Lambart saw -her from afar off. Elspeth could see the handsome (ace freeze into'haughtiness. Though .she could not hear the .words,„- she knew that Lady Lambart was forbidding-her. daughter to speak ih pass-' . ing, and it did flash'through Elspeth's head that, if she were' revengeful', she coi-dd satisfy;'all 'cravings by letting- the two go dn to their fate. But at this moment" she" would not only have , sacrificed a, thousand revenges, brf her hdpes for' her * own future happiness, to'save Hilary ;Vane,*.and'.careless-oi- consequences- to herself,,.she stepped i,forward,', saying, "Don't go downstairs just'yet,, I beg, Lady ..Hil- ;ary. -1 ■ can't tell,you why, but-~-but if. you'll' jWait-^-if,'„you'll breakfast' in -your-room.JJiop^y^pjLma^yjjaye ^yourself aridVL'ady,"La"mbarV-Ta very^dis? agreeable-experience."' "77 -. Elspeth' expected an insulting .'answer from' Lady Lambart, .but, to'iiT''- Buk' is the vital descendant' ot those to'beolihJ others " - ' - 'Ay.teriou.^erbal balms by the use of Strange * thoughts' floated ' in Els- whlch the manly athletes of Ancient peth's .-brain. ."She began to' weave Greece and the stalwart gladiators of them tojether, and her pulses beat Home ensured . the healthiness and with the weavin*:. >, • ■ • ready healing of their skfn. "What shall, I do witli.this note?", M are U)e attempts that W0Pe she asked herself. If Id dared to '„.,■ J7 „„„j„„» „ „„„..„,.,. wi™ f„.. tell Lady Hilary she was wrong- mado to produce a perfect balm for that no riian had come with 'a sum- ,the 8kln but ln Zam-Buk na-a.the ideal mons-would she have wished to take been realized. Since its discovery extreme steps?" Shall 1 wait before Zam-Buk haR been welcomed ln man- handing tho note to Mr. Trowbridge, sion and cottage and the people of and, give fate a chance?,. I could ex- two hemispheres realized that they plain to her that I had delayed a have been placed In possession of,an little. I oan t see how it can do harm, absolutely unique euro for skin comas he is' trying to work in her inter- .,•„■,,*„ est at this very minute.'.without,'p.8, knowing that ho's to have a reward— The reasons for this triumph of scl- .a reward a thousand times grentor 'once aro'simple and few. Taking a i than ho has deserved, Oh, I will 'lesson from tho Anclenls, the propric* | wait, whatevo'r'happens." , tors of Zam-Buk first of all wisely do- By the time she had decided, upon ! ciiled" that tho ideal'balm must be hor pourso she was back again in tho 'purely hei.bn* an,, contnln .not 0V0I1 Lady Ardcliffo was thero, but ■ Mr. ■ftttB °r P°-s<™ mlnorals. Thus Trowbridge,, who had ovldently been | -4am-Buk Is mado solely from rich and oxpeoting hor roturn, came forward j P«ro essences obtalnod from certain to meet hor. ' i medicinal herbs. Those juices and "I think that Lady Hilary will bo j extracts are prepared and rofined- by safo from annoyance now," ho Raid; and Elspeth saw that he was vory pale. • "You persuaded them both to do lathing?' Hho asked. "T havo persuaded tho CountCRR* nnd bo far as I can mako out, Lady Ardoliffo relied for proofs upon the Coun- toBs., Without her, she's hnrmlOHH. ox- Ingenious sciontitlc proceHscH, and then so skilfully blended that a unique offectlvo nnd yot perfectly natural preparation for disponing skin dlseaso Ih socurod. , . , ' Knm-nuk has an nffinlty for tho human skin hucIi as uo ordinary olntinoni or llmtiiit'iit. can possible possess. Uo- Hldus soothing pain aud allaying Irrl Is Felt in all tlie Cities-Bad * ■* j, -I,, I,* «) * ■* ■ ■ ~ t Victoria, Jan., 11—Some excitement was occasioned here by a slight shock which was generally felt over the south end of Vancouver. No damage was occasioned with tlie exception of the breaking of some crockery in a few homes. Vancouver, Jan, 11—At 3.52 this afternoon a distinct shock was felt In Vancouver and Immediately thereafter, flash messages from,.Victoria and. Seattle arid other points cnmo ln reporting similar-shocks, The first shock was diatlnct and sharp,nnd was followed by. heaving motions, tho whole lasting from fifteen to twenty seconds. In somo parts of,the city,on tho higher levels Uio shock waH moro pronounced and' caused the people to leave their homos ln alarm . No damngo was reported but residents in various parts of tho city report, tho moving of furniture and a distinct personal effect... Nanaimo, a.In. 11—A Blight quako Rltock was felt hero at 3.55 p.m day. No damage wan dono. to* COAL PRICES SOARING cont for flpiteful oosBip, porhaps ''You're suro tho CountoBB won't' lIll)on lt poshohhoh unique iimlHcptlc "1 nmln«,™,» "^l WT?,!»i,ri,ion ' B*"' wmlclflal qualltlOR which vhuiul- Krimlv 1 lowbrWuo , |y chftpo iUmm mm m of „1U hWu Elspeth waH n^ured; but riot, coin-!'!H"nn.B:' '" "l0 Hnmo ,lmo'," 1,,l,'lfl,,,, foitnblo. "Thoy had told Mr, Mc* !lllG i'01'()K ••••<' liivlBoratoa thn nniunil Oownn their HuspicionH, you know," fnnellnim of tho skin In a way thnt Hho reminded him, no other pr-'imnitlou can, "Yoh, but I. hnvo Bpokon with Mr, j Znni-Huk hoIvoh In » porfcri nmtim>r MoOownn. I told hlni thnt the Conn- mi-,, prnlilcin of always IhivIiik hniidy tefH ItndcpolHkoi chdn t tnl-m-l. after . ul hoIll(. 0|. „( 0„(l.H work „,, (>vr>1., T1'!!1'! !&.,'nS.I!L1«r^Mn«mmTl"'««'y ,"»,1 rollnbln fli'Hl 11I.I for nits, uuiHt have 1>oaii mintakon in hor huh- ! /Ciun-imu Is without i'.'tl*ni'.'n'H C'ompc'tisatlon net, whli'h wi-iii Into foi ci* on .Iimunry 1 hi, rnqiilrcR thnt nil inlnon |invf< air nhnftH nnd somo thnt lmvo not lmvo Iuul to chiRi' down. '•^**> a4>^^^'^-frA*»|**4fa««*a*.**.^4M^ Ja E. Weston Is prepared to givo CHtinmtCH forjillclftss- os of building worlc. Repair* a ..specialty. Give mo a trial, liuf to him to hem that." "1 think it was." "Ih'l 1 mippnso thoro's already n doteetivn in tho Iioiiro, or noon will U>. Suppc'O that Lady Ardcliffo Hhould direct hit* nttontl.-n to Lady tlilnry" '•Sho won't do that nt proBent. Lady Wan to write Ar iha did w ^ , »«-y ^ »- ^(% -,- — * ^ d|(, IVtli WUtCMd llwl liJ.*.nrovwl RBninst Lndy Tlilnry nnlr-M thi-co womon havo plottod againBt li«r mor* elovorly than * think.,T Elspoth rol*K)Ote*i ioi h momiiij-a >m*a! (To bo continued.) "I do b?g thnt yon will liolp mo to ivold a Hcandal, • tho maunder wnH .aylriB*. "Tl you publicly iiociiho Lady •lilary" . r-nrd no mov**', hni it was enounh. I V planco at tho OountoRR'R hard, hand* ■ ,omo (ace Rliowed lior that it would ftko percunBlens mor<> pownrful thnn Mr, MeOownn'R to Indueo hor to ro- UnquUh no choice a rnvongo, Doth i-fimon hated Ladv Hilary Vane, and '.lions*}* it w*i« lirmoBhi.uu — bihp«ui 'old liorROlf—that Rhe oould be fjuiHy, olroumRtantinl ovldcnco must Rome- how point to hor at tho thiol, or Uioy would not dure throaton to accuHo hor. I-'Upeth grow cold with iW ai the Hltrht. of thfl pitfall propnrod for hor friend by thcfio two Jenlomi wornoti, Kven 11 T.»dy Hilary could prove hor Innoeuiicu, hIh. would ba made to r,nftor. nnd Klopotli c>\\M not boar thnt ;t Rhould ho eo. How could ulio trrnve *?ie jioor clilldl She «t.ked horRflf. 'ih'.ni, unddimly, »ho thouglit of Vii-vab.'iilco nnd hin pm-nlon for Lndy Lhiiy Vinfi-tr. I'«»m it hei wmins tlio rtififf»v of f?i<*«i* who wouln ruin .e (Iri; hut through \\t Rh« ra\\u.ht ■ *,.*., ...- ;t hi reROu»d, j midst ol h«r note, and following wllh j i«..».„ »«- te i** \\« vi- -♦ i Tluro wa* not a teconi to IpfcW, li | her cye» the dirootion of EliDtth'i ' Mce-Prei. »!«. 18 L. M. W. of A. /.luii-liul. U a daily nt>ud tu «vi>i-y hntiHehold and Ih roUI by nil dniPKlmH und Htonm nt fifty cciitH n hox, It(l lnbor* Keop nway from tho McCluro MlnoH at TaHkor, N. Dakota, as thoy hnvn iocitcA out thoir meii for JolnlpK tbo Vul'ail Mine Worker**, of America. Tho men hncil »o bo moved awny from thero at thc 'odd I f<""PBn-/ Rot nn WurtCt,on ■J(-»,Mt ,roif,v n. oALvr.v. Onco upon a time nn Innpcctor wiih cxfiinli'liiK a M-ry youthful cUcs of Hcoleh Ijoj'h, and aniout; other wubjoct h lio wjiiPfitt-d tlio tenchor to aak hli* pupiin '.» luJ, i,i»\\i..y..i*..'. ;.«'.-;•. !..'.,'■' U'dRo, DcslrlnK hor tlaRH to do her honor Hho decided upon a Wry simple Hubject, clitckcnH, ".Vow chlldrun," alio Raid, "I wnnt you to toll mo HomcthinK vory wouder* To the 8uffarer« of the Fernie Fire on Aug, lit, 1908. (iruellucfl; I dcHli'o to i.nll your attention to tllO IU'lH'Hhll.V of HOIIIU (ludultl! plitll l(t'liiK adopted for a final dlDpoiiition of the fumU ko KL'tiurotiftly contribut* n,\\ inn'nrtla vonr nsHlHtnnre. V(>'\\ nr*1 nwnro thnt a wnbuiinitial Hum will he h-ft over nftcr nil ncrotintH aru puld In addition to wlint hns boon ndvntici'd for the purchase ot luinbt'i* and hulldliiK mnterlnln. .1ai> .'*■ a..- a a.... ,a ...... . ^ . ' beoit ndopu-d and Rubmitted to you for your approval an to what would bo dono with tho money when repaid to the fund. Thercforo I rent-wet fully ful about chicken***." I ft(,vl*-i0 m* rouiiobt, thnt no repay* "Hov,* thoy (f'H ont from rtm Hfiplli,"! mi»nt nf nny loan for lumber nml build- n-upondod ono littlo fellow lo the bnck j Iiir umtorlnU be made by anyone until scot. ' Hiirh ilnif or Romn definite p'lnn 1« nd- "Wt-ll." snld the ti-nclUT, "tlint U] opted nnd nubmlttcil to nil fire -Miff* wonderful, but I wnnt you to tell mi> | ,.m. tor their approval and con«ont. RomcthlfiK moro wofuli-rfiii." i „,. „ „ „ . There wa« nlb-nce for a f.-w hpc*! ^Mm you Ml Ul° ompltmcntR of ondH. Then up npoko little .lohruiy: j I "IMcntaf*. ma'am, it* moir wonderful! jlioo VU«> Kstt, not. luuc th'jit* adf-lf-r!"! tho m-atum, Your trienA atii w-ell wisher, ff. H. fi*i*rrtian -IrKE^-HaTR^ zagst&t*** wi «****, - •-.■-tw^--'^' itfiKstst^iSSi PAGE EIGHT THE DISTRICT LEDGER.-FERNIE. B.C. JANUARY 16 1909 LOCALS •;*"•" C. P. R. TIME TABLE. ,No. 8 Flyer. Eastbound ........ 24.18 No. '7 Flyer Westbound 1.55 No.-214 Eastbound Regular 18.25 No. 213,aWestboujid Regular .... 9.46 No. 236 Eastbound 1st class ,. 9.00 :No. 235 Westbound, 1st class ..20.16 G. N. TIME TABLE No. 252 . No. 251 12.40 a.m. FERNIE .-a ■ 4.00 p.m 12.5S HOSMER , . 3.40 1.10 ■ OLSON .1.27 1.35 .MICHEL 3.05 BOARDING HOUSE FOR SALE.— At Coal Creek. Apply at house No. .- 149. • ESTRAY—-One horse, color black; weight about 900 pounds, branded 7L on left hip, blotched. brand on rifiht shoulder. , Came to my ranch on 7th January; owner can have samo by proving titlo and paying expenses.— Chas. Stephenson, Gateway, D. C. TO RENT—Furnished rooms with bath at Howland avenue, opposite the Baptist church. K, WANTED—Partner in good paying bulsuess, with five hundred dollars capital; apply post office box 238. V Good Beef Good Blood; Good Blood , Good Health; see the 41. J,.. R. Pollock is in Portland on a business trip. Rochon, that's all—the Candy King The ballot will have Its crosses to bear to-morrow. Pat Miller is away in Spokano on a short vacation. ■ R. W. Wood was in Coleman last . week on business. Mrs. Young of Howland avenue Is on a visit to friends in Spokane. Mr. John Lundie is not improving as fast as his friends-would wish. Patronize home industry and smoke Crow's Nest Specials and Extra's Miss Marion Corsan left on Sunday night for Calgary, to attend . school. G. G. S.LIndsey, president of the C. N.P. Coal Company was ln Michel on Wednesday. For a good comfortable smoke get Dorenbecker's brands. They . are home product. President F. H. Sherman arrived in '•>, town, yesterday morning. He will *.. leave on Monday to attend the conven- . tion of the W. F. M. . •'• Rev: I., W. Williamson left on ■ the Flyer for Vancouver to bring back Mrs. Williamson and family.''' ry~.—Secr-TreaST-A-r-J-r-Garter-arrived-ln- -"town yesterday-morning. 7 Mr.* Car- " ter left the same evening to attend the U. M." W. of. A. convention at Indianapolis. -" -'•'.-, If we were asked who was the finest -man in Fernie, who do you suppose W would say? Why George DOren- ' oecker,,of course. . •■ *'* • ;-, *'■'*■ ■• Did'you vIsirth'eMr Meat'Market .yet? If not, why not7 •; Bobbio Burns anniversary will, be celebrated in,truo Scotch style ,.iri Hosmer.on the 25th inot., by way of a banquet and a Scotch 'dance; * Wright the Jeweler has a fine line of ladles Diamond rings which he in selling at great-bargains, prices range from'$10 up. 8tore next door to Hotel Fernie. Tbe members of the local lodge I. O. O. F. aro mooting this evoning in ' their now lodgo rooms in the Pythian hall. Degrees will bo conferred and offlcors elected. Your vote and influence reepectfully solicited to advise your frlenda to get the best of meats by buying at tho 41 Meat Market Limited. Wo rend from tlio columns of a "Bruce" papor that last week several farmors wero plowing. That's nothing —wo have boen plowing through snow and slush for two months past. If your wife Is angry get her a box of Rochon's Chocolates—.that will win her over. Mr, Pat Kennedy has boon sent to Vancouvor to lay boforo tho Catholic administrator that Father McCulIogh having been instrumental ln doing ho much good, thoy want him to remain horo,* Ladles watches at great bargains for to-day only. Wright the Jeweler next to Hotel Fernie, Fir.) brol-o out In ono of lho ChinoHo laundrloH nt Conl Crook al 9 o'clock on Monday morning and In aplto of tho Rtronuoiifl efforts of tho local brl* gndo lho building wiih burnod to tho ground, „ Intjram's Cigar Store contains all the beat brands of tobaccos and cigars, Invitations nro out for a Imnauot under tlio nui.pl'.'f'H of (Im Local llro- thoiliood of TnnniHtofH to tnl(.» plnw In Jb'iJ'.'-'H hull, TIiIh ••■■oiiiIhuh lo be tlio ovmit. of thu H'-iiHo-i nnd Is nn- noiincijil tor Tik'H'Iny next, tlio Ifltli, We hove a nice range of Sterling 8llver Toilet Sett and Military Druihea which wn nre •Militia at It*) ft a than (heir actual coit. Call and get one bttforo they are all gone. Wright the Jew- ' eler in A. A, Ollleipie'g storo,,. next door to Hotel Fernie, Beef, mutton; lamb, veal, pork etc, s.rly c* (*"? x'tr\\' be*l te he hsd n( lh* 41. fi Tho Hov. A, II. N. Crowthor, church of England olorgymnti for IfoRmer nnd Michel arrived on Hntuniny from tho dlocoKO of Qu' Appnlln, Tho Hov. Crowthor la from Oxford unlverillty, and hohlH un M. A„ wUch should be a alrong enough rocommondotlon to tho pouph; ot Ha-jutcr ut.J Michel, A vory aorloua railway accident which rotuUoA In the loita of two live* occurred at Bfdowood. Alta., on Wed- nesday ovntiintt. A way-fre!***!*.. (rain proctu'diiifc along tho main lino ran Into thn nur eud of a train coat-tin* tnr, title, r'Milling In tbe Aenth ot Pireiiion King and Ilrakeatan Porter, both of thn way froixht, and In the Injury of'tho conductor of lho *J)k train. For hotel accommodation the Napanee is the place. Connell and Houlahan are a pretty, hard pair to beat at electioneering. The baths in connection with the Club Cigar Store Barber shop'are a great convenience to,tbe public. Mr. H. Douglas of the C. P. R. freight department ofEernie goes to" Winnipeg on the 19th'inst for-about, two weeks vacation.' - ,'.... , Mrs. (Rev.) Wilkinson .and baby, accompanied by Miss Moutray, are leaving next week for Kingston, Ont„ to'spend the balance, of the-winter. It's not how cheap but.how good— 41. . ' The annual Sunday school entertainment and tea of the Church of England will be held this Saturday aftornoon from 3 to 5 in Bruce's hall. For New Year Gifts see Wright the Jeweler's display of jewelry and of watches. Next/door to Hotel Fernie. At Washington, before the Ways and Means Committee bf„ the 60th Congress of the United States, "Salnda" Tea was spoken of as the "King of Teas." The cuisine at the .Napanee is unexcelled. The bar has the best in the land. ■ • Messrs, Whimster, Ross and Keeley are going to hold another informal dance ■ on Thusrday,' January, 21st in Bruce's Hall. Standing" invitations have already been sent out. Rochon has some rsal nice Ice cream on hand. Call and see. Along the Kenebec Co. returns to play The Convict's Daughter at the Bruce Opera House on Saturday night This is one of the best plays ever written and is handled by an able Co. of artists, assuring every one' a good time. ,. Bills are out announcing a tea'and concert in Bruces' hall on January 27 by the Socialist party of Fernie. This is bound to be a good affair and will no doubt be well - patronized. The tickets can be had from any member of the party. . The Bowling Alley and American billiard table are doing a great stroke of business these times Call up and watch them bowl. , . The hospital has been completed, and.'.opeued its doors for patients last week. It is now one of the most up to date and'.best, equlpper in the interior of British Columbia. Two new nurses arrived on Saturday from Winnipeg to accept positions onrthe staff. The following were awarded prizes at the carnival last night: Best.dressed lady;. Mrs! Crawford.- Best dressed gent: Mr; Bell.' . ,, Best dressed.girl:;Miss A. Andrews. Best dressed boy: Billy Ross. Best comic: W..S. Stanley. —Mrs.,N.-E.3roIev_was„the-judge.^„ The "4i" Meat Market is the latest business enterprise' to jenter the field of commercialism iri Fernie. ' 7 The new firm aer, doing business in Lockhart & Gillespie's old stand, and carry a full supply of'fresh and'salt meats as well as produce. Their ad appears on another page. -. The Ladies Benevolent Association present their.financial statement in this issue. This is' a really good showing. This organization does moro charitable work than many people understand, and should receive the very hearty support of tho citizens in general.: The Indies are.a littlo short of monoy at present and when thoy call upon you unlpose your purse strings, Pasta's opera houso openod to tho public for the first time last night with moving, pictures. This latest addition to Feruio play houses is well accommodated, and Is provided with evory convenience Including a steam heating plant and its own electric lighting plant. Mr. Pasta promises to provido tho citizens with tho vory bost attractions. Word was recelvod In tho city thin week announcing tho death of Poarson Elliott, nt Sponce'n Bridge, B. C„ son of Mr, and Mrs. Jas. Elliott, at ono timo woll known resident b of Fertile, Tho young man was in poor health for somo timo, and although tho ond camo not. unexpectedly his domlso will bo groat* ly folt by tbo family. Intormont was mndo In Vancouvor. ;-■ Rochon has won the highest appreciation of tha citizens at a. Candy King. Throo drivers of tlio P. Burns Co, had a closo call from doath on Tuoh- day night by asphyxiation. It appears thnt they had net up an opon stovo In lho stablo ovor whicli thoy slopt, and tho escaping gas poured into their bedroom all night with disastrous offoct. When tlio mon did not turn up at tho usual hour In the morning nn Investigation wiih hold nnd thoy woro found unconscious In their hods. Thoy nro now nono tho worse for tliolr experience The Napanee hotel la prepared to handle travellers and other guests, 560,000 FIRE TABER Business Section of Thriving town Almost Wiped Out; List of Losses ; * CANNED GOODS MHMnBan**''''--B'''a*''''B>'----'r--aMM We have. the ) best,assortment in the; country of the FAMOUS HORSE SHOE BRAND Poaches, Pears; Raspberries,Strawberries, Plums, Salmon' w. j.,;blunhs:ix PAY CASH .. -Taber, Jan. 9—This town thought' the destruction of its,business section ,was - certain at 8 o'clock last' night, when a fire which began in the basement of .the Taber^ Trading Co. store promised to wipe out that part,of this thriving town. .', " Fate-and the magnificent work of the men of tho town ruled-otherwise, and the fire was confined to the Taber Trading company and the Douglas stone block. '7 The fire originated in the basement of the Trading Co. store, and the cause is believed to havo been from an overheated furnace. The alarm was sounded about eight o'clock by a number of children who .espied .the flames in the basement.. Soon, the town's fire equipment and a. big crowd were on hand but the engines would not work satisfactorily and by the time the volunteers " were thoroughly organized, the Douglas block, whicli was looked upon as fireproof, had taken fire, and all efforts were directed toward preventing the spread to other, buildings. The men used chemical hose- for a time and then formed'a bucket brigade' hauling the pails of water by means of a rope to the roof, of adjacent buildings.. The roof of the Douglas-block, was forced in so as to confine .the fire within the stone.walls and that precaution had considerable to do with staying ■ the flames. _. . ' ■ All the-merchants in the blocks adjoining, Potter-Taylor' Co., Campbell and' Anderson, Westlake Bros, and R. P. Wallace, barrister, succeeded in re moving their stocks; safes. and * valuables. * Fortunately the fire did not spread to the buildings which they occupied. ' The Douglas Block and the Taber Trading. Co.'s store were completely destroyed, the latter with.all its contents. ... The, Taber Trading Company's establishment, was a frame building and was the property of W. W: Douglas, mayor of the town, who also owned tho stone block adjacent. . The tenants of the Douglas block were: Post office ■ "" * * Eastern Townships bank . :R. P. Wallace/barrister ' J7 : Knights , of ^Pythias .7 , Monarch Coal Co. ., ■* Nearly every article of value in eluding the safe and all.letters were removed , from the postoff.ee. ■ Mr Wallap'e saved practically aU of, his valuable papers and furniture., It; in feared., that the Eastern Townships bank' is not going to safeguard its contents as this morning smoke wa:, seen escaping from it. ' Mr. Douglas is practically the only loser, as he-is not only the owner of the'two buildings ,but the Tabor Trading Co, ns woll. * Ho estimates bis loss, at $-30,000 and Is insured at $38,000.' Mr. Douglas intimated that ho -would likely build'in tho spring if ho found tho,contents of his safe in good condition so tbat ho could have his insurance adjusted wtthout delay. The Chinese laundry, Minor's real oslato office and Hammer's real' estate office .wore moved away from tho fire zone with ropes. An attempt was made to get a hone attached to a C, P. 11, ongine but it wns found that tho hoso was not long enough. 'If tho wator carriers had not ceased work for tlio day tlio flro might havo boen confined to the Tabor Trading Company building as It was the absence of wator that caused tho flro to gain such rapid headway, Tho electric light syBtom wus put out of businoss owing to tho wires bolng cut off on account of tho llro, Mr, Douglas owns two othor build* ings and ho will bo opon for businoss again on Monday, .. Tlio pout offlco oponod up this afternoon In ono of tho samplo room* of tho Palaco hotol. li, A. Cunnlgliam camo down from Lothbrldgo on tho flyor this morning fearing that tho I'ogorB-Cunningbnm lumbor yard might bo'In dangor of dost ruction. Somo pllforlng Is roportod to havo taki-ii placo during tho llro and ono arrriHt was mndo. Lothbrldgo Herald: At 0.46 last ev* enliig a mesBago wns brought to tlio Council Cliumber whoro tho council was In session. It wna from'Tabor, \\ Coming to See You Again llainM«v -j**.m.*•■■* iftr%*i*,r\\Wr*r* fits Mi * »«W t.fgm) aa.«a.aa» «»*»•• V«*\\~W W« in a now pfay Bruce's Opora House, Sat. Jany. 16th Tho Powerful Melodrama 'SlDj^R^WUig H-d4adUlK0i5::'GQa.--,' ■■ Fernie, B. C. ■ 'y:i - -• '■- -■" Why be without a Sewing .Machine when .you can get one for $3.00 a month?, ., J. P. HOULAHAN, Agent, opposite Coai Qo, 's office,-Pellat Ave. and contained the, alarming intelligence that the town was burning. It asked the city to send the fire engine, the, firemen, hoso wagon, and policemen.., Immediately Chief Fowler,, and Supt. Wilson of the Mounted; Polico were phoned.- Inside of ten minutes the- drivers had their wagons outside, and several firemen had come. .. The news spread rapidly over the city; and in a short time quite a crowd had gathered at the station. ■ ' By ten o'clock a' crew had made up a -train; and the propositpn of getting-the big engine loaded confronted the brigade. After some little delay the engine was gotten up on top of the planks by means of block and tac-, kle. At this critical stage all of.'the slack was pulled in, and another delay jproved too great' a strain on the rope and it broke. Everybody gafe the engine a clear passage—one i man by a very narrow margin—and'.dov'fn it camel ~ ' ' ."-•'*"■' ' .' The planks were planed on'7bpe side, and this with the snow on them, made them quite slippery. While 'tljie front of the engine was not yet tg/jthel ground it slipped off the planks,(j*and the fall broke the front axle.* nMore material had to be secured and''tne axle chained up. Then the* derrick was brought up from the yard, and taken, back again as U7was not suitable;* " * ■ .-■'*'' 7 7 OBITUARY**.*.,* .. It was7with deep regret. that. the many friends of H. G. Lockhart.. received word on Tuesday* of. the. death of' his wife,; which sad event took .place^in^orintoJjn^MM Lockhart bad been,an esteemed'resident of Fernie, for -.the last five years and only, left here oh a visit to her parents'in Toronto shortly after the Are. iHer .husband, who had been hastily summoned only, reached her bedside a few hours before she died. The sympathy of the.whole commun- ityi.goes out:,to'Mr. Lockhart,in his terrible bereavement. '," ,7 NEW, SCHOOL TRUSTEES" , .The following, school trustees'.were .elected by-acclamation for .1909, and 1910 respectively; G. L. Pedlar, 1909, W. R. Corapboll, 1909-10, G, H. Boulton 1909-10; Robert Dudley 1909; W. S. Stanley, 1U09-10. ,Wo trust that these goiitlemun-wlll rusli matters along nnd seo that proper schooling facilities nro Immediately nvallnble. -«•» COURT NOTES T. Wilson, who was working in tho bUBh for about two weeks forged somo cheques whicli ho succeodod n pattp- lug. Ho was arrested and Pertenco'! to two and a half ynrs imprlsonmoi". on Monday. W, Hammond, proprlotor of tho Imperial hotel was charged with attempted rope on n Slav girl, but was acquitted owing lo lack of ovldcnco, ■*» .— ADDITIONAL LOCALS The Convict's Daughter The Grandest Play Ever Written I -ft ~*Z~.—Z~. 1 IT.—1—.1^— -9 18plendld Band 16 B»g Vaudeville Acts 6 J A orcne.ua Wrtteh for Strsat Pnmde on Day of Show 8IAT8 ON SALE AT 8U00AAY8 What might havo beon a serious nc- oldont took,placo at Coal Crook on Wednosday afternoon. Ono of the now air dinkeys and a steam dinkey wero coming down from No, 5 mine,' tho air dinkey bolng In front, and when turning tho cornor near whoro the CI .nks laundry was, mot a horso pulling a car of rails up to No. 1 Mino. Tho dlnkoys woro travelling at a pretty fast rato of speed nnd crashed into tho horso and knocked it complotoly ovor, burying It dooply In tbo snow. Tho horso had to bo dug out and was vory badly hurt, Tho air dlnkoy sub- tnjncd sorlotiH damage, In fact ovory* thing except tho bailor was knocked off, Tho motormnn, H, Dakar, had a narrow oHcnpo, having to jump for bis lifo. MIhh G. goaton of Calgury is relieving In tho C, 1\\ II. local telegraph office this wook. M1h» ,1, TIppliigH of Coloman Is upending tho week visiting in Pernio, Tho Fornio gloo parly Intend holding a supper and danco at the Northern restaurant on Wodnosday noxt wook, ('nu rtittn ttcntenceA for forgery. T. ll Oakley, chief clerk of tho C P. Tl. freight offlco spent n few Atyn at lethbridge thla week. Did you say anything about a snow- slide? ; ',' '• , IiJurphy says hauling coal is right in his lino—nit. " • ,- -. What do you think of the influx of foreign.immigration? ,.*■*, .'John;.Hatrringtcn,was appointed by the^Gladstpne local to attend the convention "^of the U. M." W. of A. convention'at Indianapolis." *,' . ■ Charles' Sirhister returned from Mid- tiel' on _ Friday., morning. Mr. Simister bavs been at Michel, since the cold snap looking after, the'affairs'of the company." '.--';' ■"■'*.•'. yy ; .. " " 7 ; ■■ • The dog races last Saturday afternoon resulted as follows:. .'.".' David Anderson; 1st. '.' Jimmie White 2nd. ' . .7 7 James Lamer 3rd. ' " 7.-' ' A derailment took " place at Lundbreck, Alta., on Thursday evening,- a freight train being .delayed five1 hours.' Luckily no one was hurt, traffic 'being delayed several hours. -■ The Convict's Daughter will be presented at Bruce's,opera house on Sat- urday'-nfghf: Thhr—Is-ti—-powerful- melodrarnarfull'-of-'sensation and will afford -"-opera..* Qpfise^raplepdjd,*evening's entertainment.: . . ,' ~7, One of the main air pipes * burst, which supplies', air to the district' known as, 47, or" the 2nd incline in No. 5 mine on.. Wednesday morning, . ne-. cessltating the stoppig of,that district for, two days. , ..•■•-., „'•■?> ■ " -.-' :—'. **» ." ; , ':-.•: - McNAB ELEDTED 7 7 -BY ACCLAMATION Will Represent Lethbridge _ Riding in Closing Session ^Lethbridge, Altai Jan. 13—The nomination'; for by-,elecUo*a,'/to fill;vacancy in the representation" of 'Letliliri'dge in the Alberta Legislature resulted ■ Jn the return of (Donald; McNab, Labor candidate, by acclamation, The Lib erals and Conservatives will reservo their 'ogorts until the, general election's.' ',,'■' . ■ '■ ■ • •■ _, , ' The Liberals held a largofy attended convention yesterday and decided that a. candidate was not advisable, as there remains but one session of tho Legislature nnd the Labor men of the riding woro entitled to.an aecla matlon. While they reached this decision it was, decided to prepare for emergencies as Mr, W. 13, Ives had announced, himself as a. candidate. ' The announcement was regarded as a. bluff, although thoro watt no tolling what would happen so tho convention, while opposing a contost against tbo.Labor man, decided to prepare for Mr, Ives should he bo nominated, " Mr. W. A. Buchanan, editor of tho Lothbrldgo Herald was tondored tho unanimous nomination but doolined on account of businoss reasons. Mayor Klvors of Raymond was thon proposed and would havo beon formally placed In tho lists had Mr, Ives boon proposed, Favor Telephone CommlMlon Tlio convention passod a numbor of resolutions, tho most Important of which was a declaration that tho pro* vlnclal tolophono Bystom should bo put In chnrgo of an Indopondont commission, Tho resolution was not Intended to rcfloct upon t ho public works dopartmont, but rathor doclnrod that as that dopartmont had such a tromond* ou8 amount of work ahead of It In tho construction of roads and bridges thnt It would bo unfair to saddle upon tt tho telephono syotcm. Anothor resolution was n demand that n southern lands title district bo croatod and that tbo lands titlo offlcos bo orocted In Lcthbrldgp. ACTIVITY AT TABER Tnbor, .Inn. 12—8, ,r, Wing, weigh- mnn nt lho Scrnnton, Rock Springs, nnd Central coal tuintta at Conl City, hi.id to-day Unit tfia.a.u tiiruu min-a.** uru now producing on an ovornge of CO tons dally.. This morning thoy will havo Installed thrr-o iMpptrlr-nl nnnrhlni-- mnrhlnpn and when In thorough running order can produce 200 tons dally. Mr. W. W. Douglas rocolvod thU morning a largo connlgnmont ot troth grocerlcd, flour and bacon from tho firm of Dentloy nnd Co.. Letbbrldgff. Ilia placo of business Is on Hough Bu, one block north of bis old stand. Thn totvn amhoritii-f! should see to It At onco tbat a fence It eroded •round tho rest and south fronts of the* ruins of the late Trading Co.'* store and the Douglas block to pre* vent relic t-twfe*rt from tnttant death. The east stone wall of the Doaglaa block If In au unsafe and tottering con* dftlovt, A west wind would sttrelf bring tt to tha ground. Grows iNes^ |gen^r|l merchants? •^;Fernie?s Cheap > Cash Store ^Victoria Ave. Fernie, B;C. v A- MAY WE- ASK YOU A? ; ; QUESTION? 4 .,jDoesn!t make nny. difference^ } wl\\ero yon buy your jshoes—*, * even if you mako your pur- , ellipses here-^lo your shoes. flit) do they give you the satisfaction you have a right to expect. . One thing we are. 8urejof~wo can and will give ; you shoe satisfaction ■ if;* you ' wil^..,.givo us the chance— J . even,it.:.that involves;, ah, ex- ., change".: or ;; refunding;'{' .of ■ ".inoiiej*-;".'',;' "" ,.' '" " '"*'; * W.R, McDougall A complete assortment of best music Vocal and Instrumental, received to-day ■ li \\ ^HIS has 'been'.carefully selected.and. comprises .'.77 most of the favorites, both popular and.classic. ■ We have now on exhibition a shipment of the* • famous new double record Columbia discs. These - discs at 85c each bear two complete, records, one on each side, and cost only.10c,more than'.,thef iisiial single record of other makes.^7' ';' ;i:: iy ,_The7Januar^„issuejofJkiisoiiiJlecords. has arrived. Cail arid make your selection early while our stock ! is complete. The hew; four minute" Amberol^ records are winning many friends. '•-■.,.. ■A'full line of violins, Mandolins, Banjos, Guitars,... Harmonicos, Accordeons, Flageolets, Strings, etc., always on hand at '■ ••' , Suddaby's Drug & Bdfyk. Store . AQENT FOR 8P0KE8MAN-REVIEW, KODAKS, - HUYLER'8 CHOCOLATE8, ETC. y: . -il* The 41 Meat Market, Ltd. .•*rrAVINO opened a branch store ih the tompor-^ ■ nry storo lately occupied by A.'A. Gillespie, two doors, north of the' now Bnnk of Commerce an.**4a» building, wo nro propnred to supply tho pooplo of Fernie imd Hiiritmnding district wltli tlio , CHOICEST ME/kTS of all kinds, Wo keop iv choice selection of hams, Bacon and Lard (the woll known Armour Brand) and Fresh Fish dally. * All our Moat* aro Specially 8olootod from our own Ranoheo Hotels, Boarding Houhoh and OanipH supplied nt tho lowest ptisslblo prfei'M, Wo ltisjieclfiilly solicit • your patrnmtgo, m tvl The 41 Meat Market, Ltd. P. BURNS & CO., ' LIMITED WHOLESALE and RETAIL MEAT MERCHANTS Aiy,*A)*6 »i -cliolvx »><-vj[)'t>*> i>ri}*;*cf1 Vail., Vet!, Mutton, nnd I^nmbon hand, Ifnms, Ilncon, Lnrd, Unttor nnd Eggs Our Specialties Fresh, Smoked and Salted Fish, always a good ft.%ortment. Try oar Mince Meat, Snurkrnat nnd Oystera."""@en, "Preceding Title: The Fernie Ledger

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