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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.
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•I P*! I,1 '• U- •■■I 1'rovmeiai Library 30 Juao ot»'- 0fc 23 l9,o Industrial Unity is Strength The Official Organ of District No. 18, U. M. W. of A. Political Unity is Victory VOL. VI. NO. 20 THE DISTRICT LEDGER, FERNIE, B, C. DECEMBER 17, 1910. $1.00 A YEAR" TRIBUTE TO REAL HERO Last Respects are Paid to One Who Gave His Life for Others FERNIE NIGHT SCHOOL On Tuesday aftornoon, with the sun shining beautifully, the remains ,of Fred D. Alderson, wno so bravely sacrificed his life at the recent disaster at Bellevue, were laid to rest in the cemetery at Hosmer The funeral services were first conducted by* tho Rev. A. B., N7 Crowth- er, of tho Anglican Church., Then the Masonic fraternity, of which the deceased was a member, took charge, and a very largo number of craftsmen followed to the gnrare side. Through the courtesy of Mr. R. Reading, the C.P.R. agent at Fernie, a,special train conveyed the officers and members of the local lodge at Hosmer. As a mark of respect the business* houses in Hosmer were closed during the time of the burial. ,,', Alderson was 35 years of age, and* a native of Durham, England, he also held his, membership in the A.. F. and A. M. In the old cathedral city. He has been In the "employ of the Hosmer Mines for 16 months, during which time his sterling qualitie-3 and manifest »*:i;iu.bilitles resulted in several promotion*-*. lie held tlio esteem of both his employers hnd fellow workers, and as evidence of this, the huge flag of the company was kept at half ' mast, and a beautiful wreath' from the local lodge of the U.M.W. bf A, as well as several/others adorned the coffin. __ One of the "pathetic features.in con- Tho school recently instituted under the auspices of the Knights of Columbus for the purpose of affording foreigners an opportunity of acquiring^ a knowledge of the English language, commenced on Monday last in the Central Public School building. There were 20 ln attendance, and all who are anxious tc join the classes should do so with the least possible delay' so that proper arrangements can be'made. The classes will be held under the direction of the local members of the Order of Knights of Columbus, and the school will be open for the purpose on Monday, Wednesday and Friday evenings. FERNIE OPERA HOUSE AND SUNDAY SHOWS nection.with this hero's death was the fact tbat the day prior' to his death lie had forwarded a collection of toys to his children (of which there are four) in Durham. It was his inten- \\on to have the family out in Canada in the spring of next year, and now that be-has .been so rudely snatch-*****!* from those ho loved -> while obeying the call of duty, the government of the province in which he lost his lifo will surely givo some substantial aid to Jlils bereaved .family. Sympathy Is felt by all who know hlra, nnd al- thought the sorrow of tho family must indeed bo keen, tho knowledge that ho calmly gavo up his lifo to save * anothor may, it is hopod, tend to assuage thoir grief. The public is hereby notified that the petition. of the managers of the Fernie Opera House tb the City Council for the purpose of keeping open on Sunday evenings was not authorized by the Church of the Holy Family; also that the said managers have not kept to their promise of donating a stated amount to the Catholic Church for the privilege of running their Sunday show under its patronage; which, In the future, shall be entirely withdrawn from them. . (Signed) The Pastor ofothe Holy Family Church. THIRTY-ONE LIVES THE DEATH TOLL BAPTIST CHURCH On Sunday, last the opening ceremonies were celebrated at the Baptist Church, Rev., Dimmick delivering the sermon on the morning, assisted by the Rev. Grant,* the evening service being conducted by the Rev. Thompson! Special services of song were rendered by the choir both . at the morning and evening services. On Monday the Ladies Aid held their usual tea, when a large crowd attended and a goodly sum was added to the exchequer of this worthy society. A committee has beon formed at Ilosmor for tho purposo of raising funds for llio widow and four children of ,,the unfortunate horo, which It is hoped will result In somo substantial recognition being mnde. of the noblo deed of tho departed husband and fathor. Thn'committee appdintod Is ns follows: Mr. W, T. Watson, chair- mnn; A. Malhloson, socrotary; W. Fowler nml J. Tlrownrlgg, trusloos. Mr. -"-V. Robi.fin wns nppolntod to Bollclt subHoi'lpUons for tho districts botwoon Coal Crook and Lothbrldgo, nnd It was docldod that all monioB rocolvod ■■ should ho dopnsitcd In the Ttaiik or Montreal, Tlosmor, In nnmo of "The Alderson Fund," LETTERS AND TELERAMS OF ,SYMPATHY AND THANKS "The West Canadian Collieries, Limited, whose mine at Bellevue was visited by such a terrible calamity on the night' of December Oth last, hereby, wish to extend th-ilr-deepest gratitude to, and to express their highest and magnificent efforts of the many ^ravo men who assisted in the rescue work' on that diro occasion. Above all do thoy wish to make,mention of the gallantry nnd fearlessness of Fred Alderson, of Hosmer, who lay down his life in that most- noble of all causes, the saving of human life. "Tho Company, also beg to thank tho managements of tho various mines In tho Pass, and the Canndian Pacific Hallway Compnny for tho manner In which they responded to tho calls for assistance which wore' sent out. Wost Canadian Collieries, Limited, R. W. COULTITA.RD, General Manager tho "MY WIFE'S FAMILY" AT THE GRAND THEATRE On Saturday morning, while at breakfast we received word that there had been an explosion at Bellevue, and upon hastening up to the office, mot several miners coming off the Coal Creek train,, who asked if the news was true; but not knowing the real stato of affairs, we continued on to the office with a view to obtaining telephonic ' communication, and conversing with some of the Union oh ficlals. This, however, proved to be of no avail. We learned afterwards that all the District Officials as well aa several Board Members, had gone to the mine and offered their services In. the rescue work. Upon arrival at the telegraph office the rumor was confirmed, but details were lacking. On the station platform, we found a number of the of- ficals and employees of the C.N.P. Coal Co. from Coal Creek', who were taking the Draeger oxygen apparatus that arrived* so opportunely. Upon arrival at Hosmer, the party was joined by Superintendent Musgrove and Alex. Kinsman, and another young Scotchman whose name we do not recall at the moment, each bearing oxygen helmets. We were then informed that it .was the afternoon shift that was at work when the explosion happened, and ascertained that a special train had been sent to the scene of the disaster from Fernie, picking up additional volunteers en route. At Michel a tremendous throng gathered awaiting the incoming train, anxious to learn if any ■ particulars had been obtained, but we could not furnish any; on„the contrary, we gleaned then that it was a certainty there was a large casualty list, a grave fear wa*.** entertained that it would be sensibly increased owing to the. report that practically the entire rescue party had been overcome by the deadly at'ter-damp, and had fallen, martyrs at humanities call. - This depressing infonria- TlonHfUH-fuTlHSr-intensifiS"d~tlre—iae"*-" sire of those aboard the train.to reach the point where they could aid in relieving the unfortunates - At Crows Nest, where the train stopped for ten minutes, and the West-bound was met, the last distressful information was again repeated, and • that after sixteen bodies had boen brought out of the workings there were some twenty- five of the rescue party, for whom but little hope was entertained. At Cole-' man the passengers, anxious to reach the scene of the catastrophe, and many of thom with friends and relatives workipg at Bellevue, were so numerous that evory seat was occupied, and many were.compelled to stand in the nisles. A' few more, both at Blairmore and at Frank bbnrdcd tho train, all on tho samo mission bont. Hillcrest was reached, but as tho mine is about half a mile furthor enst, and there was so much apparatus ,to be transported, and so many desirous bf reaching the scene to render aid at the earliest possible moment, Conductor Niblock, who was ln charge of* the train, made a stop within a few feet of the Companys office. We Immediately repaired to the door of the wash house, which was surrounded by- a crowd eager to obtain information of their loved ones, but thero were no signs of those hysterical Incidents that have been so widely bruited all over the continent by correspondents, evidently more anxious to send readable copy PRACTICAL SYMPATHY Brldgport, Ohio, , Dec. 11, 1910. A. J. Carter, Hillcrest, Alta. "Regret to learn of terrible disaster, at Bellevue; extend'to relatives of our dear brothers my sympathy in their 'terrible affliction. Will forward - five hundred dollars to-morrow immediate relief. ■ (Signed) T. L. LEWIS. Edmonton, ' ' Dec. 11, 1910. J. H. Cochrane, Hillcrest, Alta. Convey most heartfelt sympathy to the miners union, Bellevue, and contribute $100 to relief fund. , (Signed) C. P. HILL. Arrangements are under consideration by District 18 U. M. W. of A. for the establishment of a relief fund for the benefit'of the widows, orphans and dependents of the victims of the recent disaster at Bellevue. Any donations will be gratefully acknowledged,by A. J. Carter, Secy. U. M. W. of A., Fernie , B. C. It was decided on' Sunday last by Bellevue ocals - that the relatives of one of the victims, who was not a member of their- organization, would be given t,he same consideration as ,th_e_o_tli_e_____ a than to_ furnish. the correct details The Royal North West Mounted Police man, * who stood at the entrance ■ to the "wash-house, Informed us that he had positive orders ^p ollow no one to enter; but at this "juncture, Doctor B. W. Snyder, of Lille, who' had been busily engaged on the medical staff, came out, and accompanied by him we returned to the Company's offices where we wore informed by Mr O E.S Whiteside, of Coleman," that the timekeeper would furnish , us with the names of all thoso who were on shift at the time of tho disaster, and knowing that this information wns being anxiously awaited by residents through out the pass, wo copied off the list of the time keeper which was segregated into three different headings, tho dead and tho Injured,, tho living and the unaccounted for. This information was immediately phoned to our office, and soon thereafter made public in all the towns west of Bellevue;* it was, moreover, the, first and most authentic report published by any newspaper on Saturday,. the day following the disaster. Secretary Carter had already apprised the office of tho outcome of the rescue parties experience, which was not without foundation, insofar as they had ben knocked out was concerned, but' luckily all escaped death save and except-'the unfortunate and heroic Hosmer1 Fire Boss, F. D. Alderson (the description of whose funeral appears elsewhere in our columns). For the report of the experiences of this rescue party, we will let one who was, a member of .it, tell the story in his own language. "It* waa a pretty close shave just the same, and we can thank our lucky stars that we came out as well as we did.' I don't remember just all of their names, but I do recollect seeing Tom Mathers, Jack .Carter, Charley Garner, Jack Johnson, Bill Powell Clem Stubbs, Bob Strachan, Evan Evans, and a tall, white haired old gentleman (this we stated to our informant was' undoubtedly Manager Ashworth), Jack Powell, the superintendent, Dr. McKenzie, and several other fellows whose voices I knew, but could not just recall their names. It certainly,is a funny sensation the way that gas affects you. The first thing I noticed I was stumbling, and my" feet seemed too heavy to lift. Then my knees got. shaky, just about like it is when you run up the steps (these steps 97 in number have to be mounted in--going one way from the mine up to the town of Bellevue). Then there was a kind of whirring noise in my ears, and red blobs came before my eyes. There was no.pain,- but on the other hand it made me feel as though I wanted to laugh, and L really.don't know but what I (lid Again we say to all and sundry— SHOP EARLY. Look out for the special. Christmas rates of the C.P.R. in next week's issue. Vension'has been quite plentiful during the current week, thanks to the local Nimrods. We regret to learn that it has been found necessary for Mrs. Sherwood Herchmer to go East in order to undergo an operation. It is sincerely to be hoped that It will be beneficial. George C. Egg, representative of the International Correspondence Schools, will * hold a display in the store of Carmichael and Edgcombe, at Fernie, from Monday to Wednesday inrluslve. Mr. Walter Gregory, formerly engaged as provision merchant at Shales Mcor, Sheffield, England, but latterly of Calgary, is at present a guest at the King Edward, and is making a tour of B. C. with a view of selecting a suitable spot in whicli lo engage in, business. Friends of Mrs. H. Pearson, late of tbe Creek, now located In Fernie, will be sorry to learn .that she has for some time been confined to the Fernie Hospital, and that sho will shortly undergo an operation which it Is to be hoped will have the effect of completely restoring her health. On Friday morning a public school examination was held in tho Central Public School, and a largo crowd of the growing generation were decked out in their best bib arid tucker. Proud parents,were also In attendance, as well as .a goodly number of Fernie s representative citizens. We understand that one of our citizens is making great headway in the deductive theory so well executed by Sherlock-Holmes. Seeing, lingerie on clothes line, deduces water; this leads him to' arrive at the conclusion that this may be obtained surreptitiously; ■ sequel—expostulations and lachrimae. ACCIDENT WAS FATAL Termination pf the Unfortunate Shooting Near Hosmer Charles H. Bomford, tho Englishman* who was accidentally shot at No. 3. Camp, Hosmer, an account of which, appoared In our last Issue, we regiet to learn succumbed on Wednesday night. Deceased was 45 years of age, and a native of Bristol, Gloucestershire, England. Wo understand that-ho made a further ante-mortem statement completely exonerating Con-,, stable McCuish who feels Intensely his position as the innocent causo of his chum's death. BOULTON CASE COLEMAN AMBULANCE CLASS ing about something like a calf* did that I was trying to lead away from the old cow when a boy.on the farm. The sleepy feeling came over me, and there was nothing that I can say that passed through my mind regarding the seriousness of the* situation?. -Vou have asked me if I can,tell you of any particular man that was extra brave. Well, I don't know that. T can mention anybody particularly, because overy man jack of us were doing just as we would expect other chaps to do for us in like circumstances., If I were to mention anybody in particular, I think "it would bo just as well to glvo a list of every man that was there. There Is ono thing sure, Jack Powell, that's thc superintendent, cer- tninly scorned ns lt ho possessed the strength nnd ondurance of three men, Continued on Pago 3 An ambulance class will start in Coleman next week. The 1. (.' and C, Co. will furnish all the necessary equipment gratis. The secretary pro tem. is J. Hilling;,who will be pleased to have those who intend to join the class call and leave their names at The case of George Boulton, the ex-City Clerk, came up before Judge' Wilson this morning. . The prisoner elected for speedy trial before Judge Wilson, and the case was adjourned until Tuesday of next week. Mr. Fisher, for thc accused, asked for a reduction, of fit. nmount of bail and pleaded the Christmas season as a time when leniency should bo shown His client, he said, had proved by his condiu't since the charge against him was first made that, he had' no- intention of eluding the trial, and as it. was difficult for him to obtain bail in such large amount, considering the nature of the charge against him, he thought his honor might _ reduce the amount to a more reasonable figure. Mr. McTaggart, for the crown, objected on the grounds., that no'further * evidence In favor of the accused had been deduced since lhe bail was fixed' the earliest possible date. A cordlar-' -y invitation is extended to everybody. ELECTION OF CHCEKWEIGHMEN AT MICHEL Mr, W, L. Stewart prosonts Miss I.onh Stoddard nnd her own clovor company In Stephen's and Linton's morry miiHlonl mix-up "My Wife's Family.' MIhh Slnddnrd In woll and favorably known In this city nnd It Ir Rnfo to nny tlmt no nctronn thnt ovor visited horo hns mndo mich nn .Impression or gnlnod tho confldonco nnd frloinlHlilp of ho mnny ns hns thin ehnrmlng lndy, All lior frlondB will lio nnxloiiH to noo hor on UiIh occnslon, nnd also of wIlnoHHliig lho morry rollicking imd Invlgorntlng musinil melange, "My Wlfo'H Frimlly." wllh MIhh aiinlilnrd In llio' rolo of llio "wife." MIhh HI odd nnl Iiiih hoiiio now luno- vntlmiH In bountiful kowiih, Hot lor think ll over. "Tho Mnyor, Bellovuo, 'Ills Excellency tho Governor Gonornl Iiiih honrd with deep sorrow of tho torrlblo cnlnmlty nt Bollovuo. Plcnae convoy his hcnrtfol*- Hyntpn- thy lo tho relatives of deeortscd. He *,'*ii--,is roflcuoi-B hn-,'0 succeeded In ro* luiuIiiE' men Imprisrmol In mlno, niul would be ghd :o bo Informe.-, of progroHH of wor... "MALCOLM,.. Gov. Qonornla Boo;' "Tnbor, Altn, Doc. Mtli, 1010, "DlHtrlct Lodger,— "Plonso nccopt lho Rlncoro condolence on bohnlf of those called to mourn over llio Iohs of tliolr loved oiioh ciiiisod by tlio nwful eulnmily nt Ilollovuo Mlno, Wo wcop wllh those Hint wcop nml triiHt. tho dny will ' poodlly nrrlvo when tlio mlno inMpoetori. will bo cIioroii ..from nmong tho MomborH of DlHtrlct, 18. "Slgnod on bohnlf of Mm momborH, Aim. HATHMAN, I'i'OHldonl. fl, FOTimUBY. .. VIco-ProBlilont. ED, IHIOWN, Fin, Secretary. IIY. 1HIOOK, Cor. flpcrolnry. O'BRIENS BILLS ARE SHELVED ,Tohni Haddon ....".'.'. .....\ 201 D. J. McDonald 197 Pete. Mancuso ISO Frank Campbell 11»0 A. S. Julian G7 George Beddington .... 58 John Luhn ' .Mi Robert Oakes ., 37 Joe Morris r>9 Wm. Koynning 42 Joo Gall .129 There were 31 spoiled ballots. Tho successful candidates for tho posi tions nro Ihoreforo John llnddon, D. J. McDonald and IJoto Mancuso,' Mr. A. Kennedy has obtained tho contract for the supply' of the Christmas lea for Old Mlchol. ment the court decided that it should remain as iit present, viz., ?f,,000 oh his own recognizance, and an equal amount'in sureties. Up to the time of going fo pross we are unable lo state definitely win. ther'or not Boulton wus success-, fill in securing the bail, TRUNK STEALER SENTENCED For somo timo past thoro hns boon consldorablo discussion in tho Edmonton Legislative Chambers relative to n Fortnightly Wngo Bill, which many of Its supporters woro under the lm- prosHloii would shortly bocomo a pnrt, of tho lnw of Albertn, Thoy, howovor, nre doomed to dlBiippoliitmont, nnd tho method prevailing of paying monthly will contlnuo, Tho following tolognim wiih rocolvod JiihI. nn wo go to pross: "Editor, District Lodgor, Pernio. •'For!nightly Wngn IIIII, nlsn amendments to Conl MIiioh Act, klllod lu commit I co of wholo Iiouho. tSlgnod) C, M. O'llrion." A-i *i niHiilt of tho request made by II, A. Mucklo, of Edmonton, legnl re* piTHontntlvo of tho U, M. W. of A„ whon lho Jury on tho Ilollovuo dlHnHtor wiih Iniimnolloil, Premier A, L, Sifton txa Htnlod thnt llio fiilloHt. Invontlgn* '.Ion will ho mndo, nnd Attorno/ Conor* i.l Mltrlit-.l Iiiih dnlo-,'itli.d MI.Minr-y Campbell (McLoodl to acl on bohnlf of tlio Crown nt llio ImnicHt whl-.-h will bo hold nn Mondny, Docoinbor I'.ltli, Ah n r.-Hiilt of thin luvoHtlgiitlon ll Ih ov pected thnt a commission will bo appointed early in 191-1 for the purposo of mailing a thorough InvoKllKii'Inii Into tho condition of nil the* Albc-tn mlnos, which lt Is earnestly to bo hoped may obtain such data that mny onnblo them to ndviso tho adoption of rcmedlnl monsuroH whereby such on- liimitloB an tho rocont one at Hollo vuo may bo entirely obvIntoJ In tho futuro. THE BRITI8H ELECTIONS TO DATE Tlio HtomllnoHK of tho olootoral, ko miirkoil ulnro tlio polling bognn, wiih furlh.>r mnnlfoHt nt Tuosdny's election, lho rotuniH from which woro rocolvod to-dny (WoiliioHilny), Tho -Ifl rofiiiltH hIiow only two eliungoH from tlio ro- turiiH of hint Jnuunry, Ono wont to (ho UiiIoiiIhIh mul llio other to the Ln- borlloH. Tho totnlH \ycre*. Govornment (Coalition) CoiiIIIIoiiIhIh K.V.l,. VnioniHiH ar.7 the Mtniiilliif. of llio pni-tk-ii on Tliuri.il.iy ovhiIiikk was iih follow-*.: LibornlH .,.,.' 210 Irlxli N'nllniuillHlH (II Ind. N'nlloiiiillHtH 9 .Lnliorltcii in Toinl :ir.:i TO LET—Two front Rooms, partly furnished, for light housekeeping. Location: Uocri'iillon Ground, Dnlioii Avonuo, Ajyly "(.," Lodgor Offlco. 29-31 LOT with thron-riinniod House and Shuck: $:iS() ciihIi. Apply, Box 1011, Fornio. 20-:it J. J. Kitchen, alias Owens, brought up before Judgo Wilson this morning on a charge of sienllng a trunk at Michel, some weeks ago, was sentenced (o jail for 18 months. - The prisoner put up a most interesting story in explanation of his conduct iu tho mnller, nnd had it not heen for tho fnct. Hint he wns nt thnt time living under nn assumed name, It Is posslblo Ihat. tho enso might, havo been-disposed of in a different manner. Wo regret thnt luck of spneo precludes,, further purllculnrs of this interest- ing defense, Mr. Fisher nppenrod for tho licensed, and Mr.' McTaggart for the crown. WANTKD--Situation ns Gonornl ■Servant or going out dny work. Apply, MIsh Shaw, j'lox 279, Fornio. 20-11 COLEMAN POLICE ASK John Martin who wns klllod recently by n fulling troo whilo nt work In AndorKon'R Cump near horo, wns prnctlcnlly unknown, having only boon ln tho ciimp uboiil n week boforo tho nccldont hnpponod. So fur lt hns not been poHHlble to locate nny of lho doceiiHod'H rolntlvoH nnd thinking thnt. poHslbly .lh_H miiy cutch the oyo of Homo of thom, tlio following Ir nil that Ih known of htm. Ho was liollnvnd lo havo boon working about 0 milos from Brandon, Mnn., before coming lo Colemnn; ho wuh Cnnndlnn born nnd rnlHod, poHHlbly of Kroneh Cunnillnn Ml nit-lion, nllhoiigh ho did not Hp'.uk Iho language, Ago about 2,v>; IiiuiiIh exceptlojiully Hiunll for a mun who liml proKiininbly boon u manual worker till IiIh life, lldglii, f- feet il Iik-Ih-m, dark curly hulr, heavy moui'tut'lio. j 7 Tl,*, only „|_._■,. of properly r.iun.l upon »'!^V™",,",,, 'f».»1M1K,w "J""-1 ........ . . Good lni-itllnn; e.\c.i|l.>:il linnic; icni-.s Kernle. THE POSITION IN SOUTH WALES At n mooting nf (ho Conolllntlon Honrd held In Cardiff, lho ownorn ngrocd lo concede a gonornl ndvnnco of I Vi por coin. In wagos, raising llio on. rem wage in iii'/i por conl,.over the IS79 standard. Xo chini-rn hns ns yel taken place ro- gnrdlng thn illnpiiir-n in llm Jilinnddn Valley and Alicnlnrc- dlKirlcis, nearly Hil.iiOO miners helng si III on strike, STRIKE AT LOS ANGELES AQUF.DUC1 LOST, KTOLKN nr STItAYKIl- A largo St. Hei-niii'd ling; lilin.-k und j . while, wllh white In-eiiHl, wel-alilm. I.'lil* ,, ,. . ,,,-,.. ,,, ., ,, , , , .. . „ ii. ! lii'-'i-iil y ii in*..' talk i:\ o ng lho IIih, ago iilmi 2 ycni'H. Wuh wear- . . • ... , , n , ,„„ .. i. i ,. „ . , . bcin I ch iif(n fnrn ii. c.'itc-i't iii'iuv n Ing plain leu hor eo nr. Auyo w , . , „.. ,,,.,. ,,, , . „ !. , , .. ... ... , .ii'vclnl ii How no wn Id lie n 1 vo iniuislilim Infoniiiitl'iii Unit will lend j In Iin recovery will lie Hiillul/ly ro- ■ wui'doil. Two weeks llftel' iluie, uny person found redlining pohhchhIhii nf I he f](in will lm pnmeciilcil lliirdy, co. Li-dimr Officii. K.ly hlm wiih ii tlirccliliiilod II. linker Jack knife. Oilier pupei.H pleum- copy, iiindunile. AddrciiH. Ho*, -.v.:* 2tl-:it there," Tin* nunhliliu-, linw-.vi.r, \<x i not willinm li.-* Hliiulnw, 'I'lii worker wim inu.-.i find ii Job illiipi'ii j'.'i- hi just ,hh likely in 1'iinl good ciiimo for kick- j Iin; In C 'ul 11 Hi ii In ns he Iim in C-in.ui-i, jevldeiui* of llll--, Is llm I'li'-I Unit ut -,l,i» I'l'cM-iit Hnn- wui'iilii-.s lire In the lu- Ihii* inn<:-. (Imi ilii-i'ii U u hii*il,,> iiii in I it-, Aiii'.elt-i iiuidiii* i|ii> i,|iii,iliiii wiirli- ciN. The prli-i* id Ihiiii il .vu. huTi.us- ! e I, |il|l liii-lii-i* \.li|;e.>j U-f'I.V'.l, Opposition I'nltiitLtn l fnuii. I niiliiliiii iiiiijniity .,, ;.;j <.... '.'j.-..,;i.</.*, ji i ti 'Mi ICHINE8E THINK I MORNING AFTER THE EXPLOSION BAGPIPES MUSICAL i Consul Gcnci-iil S, S, KtinbciiHliiie ili-.'uiiH nt TleutHlii tlmt the only for ;«-lgn mimic tlmt the ('hiiiopo ron-v-M. i ! i|iii\_- ever hIio-.vii any Intorcut In N i itlie idilrling nf the hiu-r-iliti.H nt t»_«* ■ l I'liii'ioii lltKiilitiiilei h, when llu y v.i-tv Mn giirrlflnn there a couple of yenrs! '•ve. lie llierelnrc nilvtwsi un imiii j i-ii'iio concern thnl lho marl:-*!*, lm*! '•I.H.- InstrunicntN Ifi pra-rflrjillv um ' fined tn foreign rc-ilrtcnlii. Home few i iHimrtimonts hnvit boon sold t owc.ilitiy ; ii'Wir.ctA, but ■t>im\>\y at jiJm*-w, of fur- inlfim*, there belli* no fcurhprs ot In- j-ifrumcntal music for Chinese Ja-llca land no clemrtnd for ih«n, BRINGING OUT THE DEAD AT DELLEVOE ^^i*.-^ ^-.^iiT^LJSK^a^^^^a^^".-!. fetftg^a xtrW«ai5EBfi5iS3aSaS6aEiit3 PAGE TWO THE DISTRICT LEDGER, FERNIE, B. 0. DECEMBER 17, 1910. ♦ ♦ ♦ COAL CREEK BY 174. ♦ ♦ ♦ I_;ist Friday afternoon while ut work in No. 9 Sam Heney was knocked down uy a fall of rock, and such Injuries inflicted tliut it was found necessary to amputate Ills left foot on Tuesday. Bernard and John Caufield rendered first aid before the unfortunate man was removed to Fernie Hospital, -where he now lies in a serious condition. No. l' and Xo. 9 mines have been idle since last Friday. Harry Kinprwood received such Injury to his right foot that he -will be lie incapacitated from working for a week' at least.' The concert and dance held under the auspicos of C.C.L. and A.A. was an unqualified success. The news which brought-anxiety to many up here of an explosion at Bellevue was received by Superintendent Shanks at 11.30 on Friday night, and immediately he notified Inspector E. Evans, who wns om- of iho'- first to enter the ill-fated mine. Great sympathy was expressed when the details of the terrible calamity creating so many widows and leaving so many little ones fatherless became known. John Ski iih is back from Spokane, where he says tliere are hundreds out of work. J, H. Macpheiirson was Coal Creek's delegate from (.hulstone Local at the funeral of our departed bro titers- al illairmpre. ♦ ♦♦♦♦•»♦♦<»♦♦♦ ♦ '♦ ♦ COLEMAN NOTES BY 22 ♦ ♦ ♦ + +-<0^.4> + '&.<»r<±4*- + + Sir Jack Johnstone is the recipient of, a .fi!:€-"ClirlsUnas present ln the shape of a daughter, Never fear, Jack, the pasture is good, likewise Uie rum butter, true to Cumberland. Mother and child ..are doing fine. The F.O.I-., elected for the next term of office .1. Johnstone, IW.l'., W Smith "W.l***., W. Thompson, V.l*., T. Urandon secretary., Thc evening closed with a splendid Nocinl. The T.O.O.F—The officers for the term will be as follows: C. Dunlop, P.O.; J, Swan, N.O.: J. Hadfield. .V.Gs, 11. M„ M'-Cloud. rt.S.; Cl. Benson, F.S. There will be u good time at tlie Installation, witli a fine programme and refreshments. ■Mr. Perdy Porter has gone* for a trip to the old country. This Is had on Percy, after such a short experience of married life. It would liave been fine to have made it a honeymoon trip. ■ The news of the Bellevuo disaster was received In Coleman with something akin to consternation, and the deep sympathy of the whole community goes out to (he relatives of the unfortunate men who have lost their liv<-f. In view of this recent .calamity letters like the- one appearing i_i the "I.tdger* some weeks ago by "The Man in lhe Moon." are of ' exceptional interest, nnd should appeal to lho common sense ol" the mine workers of tho Pass. 57>1 250 3C0 __!»4 165 139 559 the wave of prosperity that would sweep over the Koote.iay when the Hoss government was declared. The ,drur_ store is now Hearing completion. This is the last place of business that is going to be allowed in Mich >1. This is on the Q.T. Messr:. Harvey Wallace, Albert Allen and \Ym. Warren1 went for a sleigh drive to the brewery. On their return journey the horse, in some inexplicable mannei. escaped from the shafts, and thc boys had to do the journey home On fooi. v The Scrutineers of the District, and Internal lonal Elections are stiill hard at il t.i-day (Wednesday), and will not be able to give a correct report until Thursday. The result of the voting at Michel is as follows: For PreHldent Powell Uarringion For Vicc-PrcMldcnt Stubbs , Tupper ." Kvans For District Hoard Member Krovenski ■ Smith .' McLean The result of,, the election for Board of Examiners is: W. Whitehouse 17, George Wilde 35, James Sharp 22. Two children belonging to Mr and Mrs Krol., House I ad, died this week from diphtheria, one of them being taken 111 on the Saturday and dying, on the Sunday morning. Great sympathy js felt for the parents in their bereavement. Mr. Moses, one of the accountants in the Cual Company's office here, was out hunting on Tuesday last, and reports that game was plentiful though he did not get anything. Wm Yates was more successful on Sunday when he brotfght down a large ,iloe. Mr, Terrian also was fortunalo in bagging two, which makes four for Pat this season. l-'or suitable Christmas Presents see the Trites Wood Co. Their stock of goods this season surpasses anything that hns been seen in Michel, yet. <0--4-4>'4>4>'0<*-*>-fr-&&<y * CANMORE * ♦ ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦<■_ Messrs James and Brovey. International Organizers, havo been In town for the past four days, rounding up the boys and giving several meetlsgs in the interests of the organization. ' They succeeded In adding some thirty or forty new .members to the present membership ot this Local. Tliey left on Monday morning for Tlnnkhead, where they will hold a mass meeting on Monday evening. It is to be hoped tliat this Local will receive, more attention from the lHslrlet Officers in the future than tt has done in'the past, as it is surely needed. .. ■ „ , on the streets and in the public parks at night. Miss Johnson, dean of the State Normal school at Cheney, indorsed the work , of the society' in her remarks, and said that the work would be placed beforo the teachers nt Cheney.—The, Daily Province. SOUTH AMERICAN COAL EXTItACT FUOM ■QY-LAW Xo. 3. -V Iiy-lnw of the Town of O'einnn to provide for License Fees nud the grant of Licenses. Rich Deposit Found in Peril and Elsewhere ,.■■.**«•*■■ ;7*j 7 777 ■::yy -■ 77"■"''"7.-?7:■♦ ■'.■&■:.: r:r"r 'MICHEL»':N0TES..&:7V*-^ 7-$*: ,,yyy-ryyyyy yr :-ry..yry .77 ♦ <$7>©*- ..♦:"*$> ****>. *$*.'•<_►' ♦•■•♦ ._♦;■♦..<►. 'y.7Tlic'e 'Hotel AN"'i.ezia7*\vas°* opened on ' Saturday night- last*•:and quite, avnum- .■.-ber of'-'.tlie*. boys were, feeling jubi'ant oh this account: ..;.".--*.'.■'': '■"■>' *■,*".;;*■ **. ' V T.' G, Harries. President of the Michel L,oca),' M.'VD. McLean aiid, Robert ;Oakes ,, went to-Blairmore, to **. attend the :\,f une- i-n.l of-.-■ the * victims,. of tlje". Bellevue : disaster. *.*•.-: *.■".?., *■.*■ v. _-■*,. ,:■■■■■ ■ »._.-■ ■*■';■;..„,... ., Al fiert. Alia ha and Wm. ::,AVJirren are; 7vtsite_s'.itiri town, from•': .:C6rl.l_.7'*.:■.* The changes that have ;lieen* madevih this. _''clty,_a.i-e quit*, a surprise,to" them. » -*.* ,':; Saci-ed-to. .the memory *Qf the Michel ^N^ws.,-vw1He.lv*;!'de'parted:fvfroni.-.:*us.; on the 3rd inst....ri.l'tei-"f-a long period of.gSick- ncss. i*'.T.ho .jfunei-al of the JJcws.'.took ::pja(_e.,.;:..dl'": .-. I-Iosm.ei-,7 v: ;i:td 7,'was; very ■- well77at te.ntlea., 'by 7 ,ay* large.;*,, crowd 7fs ubscrip'tloTis fo*'the .intpen '7 We"•'Tear'n ■.•'•■'that?, the ■relatives _are* grief;; stricken, ,, and even: la Gourlay';gin;;fl-/.zes will not *.fcoi!K'olfi::tl.o.in.---';*-;;;_-* ':-.r:"?.';'.■;;'; "■• -■"v 7; _A-director's meeting. of*, the,.Elk Val- "rV<*y:'<Brewing; Company; was held at Mr. '.•Crahan's Hotel;on Tuesday ln,st, ..wlien * the .■ following = were!1, presoiit:, -Messrs.' '**. Gra)ia_.U78'l.eiu.iri_in> Pollock an,d '..Myers; n..- Mr. ,'S.Tit-agon;- ihe,■'(jonlftl. proprietoi.' of the Queen's ■■•.Hotel,-;*■ Ferri!<._ was ■"& .visitor, here" on,. Tuesday'of .this week. ... He ..was accompanied by .'his' friotid, GeijrvcDorenbeekei-, Fernie cibar man - . ufneturev:* ■*>: ;. ■ >■.-:■. ",,""" ,.';. -'-.'■'.■ A steam heating .apparatus Is being .'Installed -it-, the Great Northern:,Hotel, ■ 'whloh will bo a gi-Oat Improvement; on the previous: method. * Other uroinl- nent places are following this example', One 'tiling, tliut 'is.lacklng. Is fin'■■electric' .lighting olaiii," -Tl': this .were avail able Ni'w>*Micliel "would he ono 'of the most 'iip-t.j-d.ito (-il.los of. tho,,West. ■,.,,; Mr.' Chas. 'Garner and niul riot'. Renre- ta'ry, A, ,1. Carter; pa.Id a visit t<i Michel ■ on -iTtii'-siluy,, wliere thoy : uttem'li-d .a speeinl*ine'eling: of the Michel Local. ' TUo Ttip Notclier, othoi-wlso ToiV-Tru)' IGNORANCE ■ VaND "7 IMMpRALITY SPOKANE.--Sex; education '.in "the public--school* .course wa's* faVored'.by Henry, B. /Dewey, in "his ^femarks,.: at the "McKinley -- school;",during7i a - par-; ents.„nieeting ..held'un'deft the* auspices of the'.Spokane Society of Social and 'Moral7Hygiene7recently7:, - ■'., ''-°**.^ ■> r, r ''This, subjestlmust be taught: in .the' near future. 7saidfMr.7Dewey.:77The only question at ^his. time is tlie manner, 'iii:-which: it shall tie.presented:*'to theoschools* "?, It_wilt.become''partof, the school course.' just the same:as .in-* stniction in"agriculture,; ;y " ,■*.,;''■. .7.■ '■'. 7 :''T,l]e7subj?fctis'mot improper "which deals7with; the'/relation of ,man -and! ^pmah.-xi'r^W.e^ tainly:,;is /high;.:time Ho sfind" tlie'/best ■niahrler^in iW.hich^lb'-; present /the:/sub-' ject-;-!Wice iS'prevalent/fuid'uncheclc-' ed.7: As:*"a".resiil. of-''the ighprance^qf- The discovery of new rich deposits of coal in Peru will largely contribute to promote the economical development of that country, which is destined to play a leading part on the Pacific" coast-of South America. It is true that coal is also found in Argentine, Iirazil. Chile, but in rather small quantity, and*the quality being inferior to that recently discovered in Peru. Until now the entire Pacific coast of South-America was dependent on England and Australia for its supply of coal, a fact that contributed to make navigation a rather expensive businoss in that region. The yearly consumption of coal of a good quality for steamers, on the western coast of South America amounts to approximately 1,500,000 tons, and as English coal costs there about $10 and Australian $fl per ton, the advantage Peru will gain by being able to supply with coal the entire Pacific coast of South America can be readily seen. Important coal fields were discover ed somo years ago in the vicinity of Huancavelica and Cerro de Pasjco, as well as at other places In the mountain region, but their exploitation did not promise to.be remunerative owing to the exceedingly high transport rates to the coast, and in consequence the coal'extracted there could, supply only the mining and smelting establishments'located in the neighbourhood, where it is greatly appreciated. The Cerro do Pasco Mining Company burns coal found on the land occupied by 'its own works. - The consumption of coal by this company amounts on the average' to 170,000 tons per annum. - - The Mayor and Council of the Town of Coleman enact as follows: 1. That no porson shall keep for hire any of the chattels, or conduct, or carry on within the Town of Coleman, any of tho businesses or callings hereinafter mentioned, or sell or dispose of * any goods in connection with any such business or calling,, without having first a license therefor. 2. That such license shall be issued and—ranted by the Secretary Treasurer upon the payment of the fees herein provided in respect of any such business or calling. * SCHEDULE OP FEES 3. The following shall be the businesses subjected to licenses with the fees payable in respect thereof. ItiiNiueNH Aununl | Fee - ?-15.00 .1 UNDER THE BAN A report purporting to come from St.Rqniface, Man, is circulated through tlie medium of the press that Archbishop Langevin has forbidden the faithful of his flock from reading "La Pa trio," "La-Presse,' "Le Canada," of .Montreal, and "Le Soleil' of "Qu-sbeo, and recommended instead "Le Devoir" and "L'Action Sociala" of Quebec. ZAM-BUK CURES PILES Maritime Magistrate's Case the-,present;generation ■/mucKTSiseTy' ■and; suffering; wilUprevail in7he/fu- '.ture.V-7-'' ■•': '*7 77;; 'y^^y-yr^yy^y'yy 7 The subject; has -never been, worked .out: and .10 /years ago it would: have; sheen considered-' aii impossible .■'•one,'-,, in tlie public schools, "|At the present'I do not know'/wlmf':■ points,",'"we want ibiit as'soon as: th. subject is -taken \ip by. more of the ihinking '-people tiie, problem.;will soon: be' solved.7,■•'". '■■■/' :< 7,.'-f'.will agree that Din /subject*.has -/■eeiirtabooed Ijv the. churclies/,.and homos, and pit seems that'tiie time is here when-: the/'teachers':.'.* must 7: be trained/'so'flS' to /present these matters in a scientific ntanner to the .children,". .The remarks oi! Mr, Dewey' followed the address given by. Judge Huneke, „.,.,., ■■■_,.*.... , -who bitterly, criticized the immorality, ih the main part duo ..to ignorance. Ho ospeclnlly criticized tlio officials j'or not..enforcing the curfew; law and 'Venezlu," /'ills .phono' No. is 23, 11 Is reported -tliat I'lliii iiclnl diiTi- . eiil'llns* Is, lho (.rinse "Of llu? dc'tith-.o.f the; "N'mvs," This |s rnth.ov aiirprls- Ing,''ns it Is only ,a lll.tlo" while since |*pn,i' ,,n,....l!l..i>* vniinn- i**..ni1t-r«v tn lotte.! this shoet was fni-oiolling of Ihe,groat. |■l01 I.10''•'•-••"S young .emJUlon to loiiei 7*Mf./'&^E.t/Sanford, of /Weston, icing's Co;*,; N.S7 a/^u'stice of7the Peace/jEor tlie«county, and.ai Deacon ..of /the, .Baptist Chur;ch,;jn7Berwick7say,s: "IThaye used Zam-1-luTTor piles ancrTOTTOTTT splendid remedy.' , It cured me.".* Mr. Thomas Pearson, of Prince Albert, Sask., writes: "I must thank you for the benefits I have received from ilie use of Zam-Buk.. Last sumiaer I had a fever, which left'me with piles. i started to use Zam-Buk, and found,it ptive nfe relief, so Tcontinued with it. After "jsiiig three „or * four boxes it effected a complete curd." . Zam-Buk will also be found a sure cure for cold sores, chapped hands, frost bite, ulcers, eczenia, blood-poison', varicose sores;' scalp sores, dngwora. inflamed patches babies' eruptions, and chapped places, , cuts, burns,, bruises, and skin" injuries generally. All druggists aiid stores soil* at 50c-box, or post free from Zam-Buk Co., Toronto, upon receipt of price. You aro warned ngalnst hurml'ul imitations and substitutes, - See the-registered name "Zam-Buk" on evory package before buying.' 1 Auctioneers Bagatelle, Billiard or Pool table each Bagatelle, Billiard or Pool table each additional ';.. Real _state Agents (resident) lloal Estate Agents (Transient) Insurance (Residents) Insurance'' (Transient) Bowling Alley, first alley or' bed .- Bowling Alley, each additional alley Cab Hack, etc., not covered by livery license Cub Hack, ench additional.... Circus, per day Dray, truck,: job or express wagon, one horse ....' Ditto each additional Ditto two horses Ditto each additional Transient or temporary team per week' Exhibition or waxworks, or other curiosities, per day ,. Dllto each additional day ITawker or peddlar per annum Hotel Wholesale liquor license Ice Cream parlor, season Ice Cream parlors, special license per day Intelligence offices or employment agency Petty chapman or other person including book agents, going from place to place selling by.sample, cards, specimens, or otherwise directly lo the consumer Laundry ' Menagerie, first day Ditto each additional day Merry-go-round, per day .... Photographers Restaurant or lunch counter .', Livery, feed and sale stable.. Licensed opera houso Transient trader per month.. Piano and organ agents, unless local representatives Dogs .. ..:.' Hitches .ft Milk Vendors Butchers Boxing or wrestling exhibitions, per exhibition Theatrical . .Entertainments, moving pictures or other shows not otherwise provided for heroin, where admission fee is charged, not held in licensed opera house' or theatre, first performance .. Each"additional performance Monthly Yearly ." 17. Any person, persons, or association which shall transnut any business, trade, or occupation, or profession for which a license is required by this bylaw, without first obtaining such a license, shall hy deemed guilty of the violation of this by7law, aud shall on conviction therefor, boforo the Mayor ni- any Justice of the Peace having jurisdiction therein, upon the evidence of one credible witness, forfeit and pay a fine not less than the nmount which" undor this by-law heishall have ! paid as a license fee, but not exceeding One Hundred Dollars for such orfence. together with Abe costs of prosecution, nnd license fee. and in default of payment of such fine mid costs., may be Imprisoned for a*.y term not exceed- ' 11«~thirty days, and not less 'than ten 15.00 5.00 15,00 100.00 25.00 35.00 15.00 5.00 15.00 10.00 50.00 15.00 8.00 '_0.00 10.00 '1.00 25.00 ■ 15.00 50.00 ■200.00 200.00 20.00 ,. 5.00 25,00 750.00. 25.00 25.00 .715.00 "■10*, 00 75.00 710.00 20.00 ,; 25.00 /25.00 .50.00 ,1.00 -■2.00 25.00 7 25.00,, ■100.00 3.00 * "2.00 30.00 75.00 The Original and Only Genuine 45 Steam-Heated Rooms Kot and Cold Baths The King Edward Fernie's Leading Commercial Hotel The Finest Hotel in East Kootenay J. L. GATES, Prop. IMcd sls ets.f«l slfflD'SLlNIMEHTC-ll ii-'j—LIMITED--- «a Beware of Imitations Sold on the Merits of Minard's Liniment August 6-11. <kk**k*************^*********************************k*******-k********k********~_ oolenay XX7ISII tn iinnuiuu'L*- to Uit.ii* .siilntn'ihnrs ^ mid patrons Unit coniu'ction will lio nilidi! in tin. noxt fi-sv ilnys wliiM'nliv 'lirec!, _ I* Ti'li'|il»uii(. (.oniiniiiiicntion may I'-n Iuul with Bimnur's K i.i'ry, Sum I Point, (Jour il'Ali mio and niln _• points iu tlio Statu of Idaho, also with tho ..ity of Spohiini! and Humorous eitios and towns in lho .Stato of Washington. This uon- ni'otioii is lx.in-j; mndo with tho Uocky Mountain Moll Tolophono Co., oftho U.S. and our linos join theirs at Kingsgato,, 1 . (J. Telephone ('ommuiiieauun west oi jYiujiu io I{amii, \ alik anil Kinnate, l>. <J., will ho established at the same time. In elloeting thisoonnoetion with tho Rooky Mountain Hell Tolophono Co,, wo nro enabled to plneo boforo tin; people ol liiis ui-_ni.-,i, uim-.i. Tilvwhuhv, communication with 2fl,000 .subscribers in the city of Spokano alone. Full Particulars and Rates may be had on enquiry at our office. Phone No. 1 -flays,-/;uftiesg .isucn-une anu tTOsis'*'i*ijr sooner ■.paid.5, *;• ..■/;..- *:'■';■'.*rrrrr^y-^yr- ■■/*■,: ;-2.0; ■"Any,.person "or persons suilty, of an ■ .infraction ; or broach :of**a-. y of /tho provisions"*•'01-'enactments ;gf this. ,by- l^vil"n'*pt' herein/, or -otherwise provided l'or",shall on/'e.onvtctton therefor hoforo hny - *Polico MaKlstrate -/or /Justice-of the 'posicerbavins:,'.nirisdlcUon within. the,,; town; /forfeit 7 audi pay a /fine /'or iics.fialty-. not .exceeding*, One';--Hundred. Dollars5 oxeliisiv*-*** »of costs/for /each ;offcnce,,-and in .case.of.:noii-jmymerit, oj: such//fine and "costs inflicted .for any such':hrencbi'■ it shall:and: may be lawful l'ortiio Follce'MaKlstrhteor'.TiisliOR of thi. Peace, con victim*-,- a/s aforesaid/to cpmmlt the offondoi-,-*)!- offenders to.lip-: prispnmonl • in . the- look-up house of the-Town, if any, or in'tho nearest cojn-, mon ,. ffoal, not /excecd'li.g thirty days, wltli or with out ;liarCI labor, unless "i*i,uch fine, and costs,/Including the costs of committal arc1 sooner: iia1il..» Dono and. passed In/Council this 29th day. of November, A.D. 5010. _ 7 *.'■'■ -/,/■,/*:■ ■•■'AT.I3X.. GAMGKON, *: ■■'■''':*■. "'.'ii' '■■■■'-■ -■-"-*' '■!■, - '••:>' ■-'.■/-' ■■■Mayor, " yyy'r - -,-■',;*.TO.HN-.RAiHGl-.NTi ■ i. '.*«"*. :, */Socrolnry-Ti-casuvcr; WE CARRY 'the best properties in* the city that are , for sale, or to ' rent, upon our books. ' ■ No matter what you need, we can be of service to you if it comes under the head of REAL ESTATE. c We also solicit the care and rental of houses, stores ancl estates, and exercise unusual interest in looking after tliem. THE CANADIAN BANK OF COMMERCE SIR EDMUND WALKER, C. ,V. O., ,L. L. D., D. C. L., PRESIDENT., ALEXANDER LAIRD, GENERAL MANAGER. PAID-UP CAPITAL, $10,000,000. RESERVE FUND, $6,000,000 SAVINGS BANK DEPARTMENT Interest at the current rate is allowed on all deposits of $1 and upwards! in this Department. Careful attention is given to every account. Small deposits are welcomed. . , Accounts may be opened in the names of two or more persons, withdrawals to be made by any one of them or by the survivor. Full and clear written instructions as to who is to' make the withdrawals should always be given to the Bank when opening accounts of this nature. FERNIE BRANCH L. A. S. DACK, Manager. M. A. KASTNER, Insurance and Real Estate Imperial Bank of Canada HEAD OFFICE, TORONTO Capital Authorised ... .$10,000,000.00. .Capital Subscribed .... $5,575,000 Ca-^tal Paid Up -.$5,575,000 - Reserve Fund .£5,575,000 D. R. WILKIE, President HON. ROBT JAFFRAY, Vice-Pres. .BRANCHES. IN BRITISH COLUMBIA Arrowhead, Cranbrook, Fernie, Golden, Kamloops,* Michel, Moyie, Nelson, Revelstoke, Vancouver and Victoria. SAVINGS DEPARTMENT Interest'allowed on deposits at current rate from date of deposit. FERNIE BRANCH GEO. 1. B. BELL, Manager, »__l;,AW^*il*il(il»_lK.».A^iii(_*tikA.Va!|,i;j The quality is good and tlio prioo is right o, w, Didsbury Alta. PALACE Barber Shop l „,.i,i>.._ ,,„.,.,._■, ■_______,,,n Queen's Hotel Basement First class work guaranteed. Drop I*} nnd convince yourself. Razor Honing a Specialty. G, RADLAND, Proprietor. (Lumber, Lath, Shircgies, Sash, Doors "TRIMMING" ,., has ii variety o£ meanings, but you won't be "out of pocket" if you invest .iu our excellent '•Trim' for carpenters and build- _pyg _.__U___K_m _iilo_"l'_xmi_gel-icte. and well * SEASONED LUMBER and is free from warpings or other imperfections. While high quality .rules here so do low prices. Phono 23 P. O. Box 22 OFFICE and YARD, MCPHERSON AVE., OPP. Q. N. DEPOT, FERNIE »■;,' ■■■:'*.*'- ";-yy^:^r-.--yry:-yr-: ■ y:.y-'yZ,'y-"'t-iyyy.<yyryyr; :-"7.i./77.,B ;,?,v,;'*:■;.■ ..;■■-. ,„* ..■■■•;. ,■;■.■,.: -.-*■. .- ■■■■.>>>;,*■■ ,.;**■:■■■ .••-..:<■*:<.».■•.■. -■■„■.■■■■■ -*..-.•. ..*■-• -*.■ .-,„ piHflflp^^m^ Central Hotel Workingman's Home Large Airy Rooms & Good Board Ross & Mackay E« & Snow Contractors & Builders 0|i..'ii I'm' iill kltxlrt i>f Inisliii'Hs In lliiili- llnu Addrosa Box 07 Fornio KING'S HOTEL Uur hii|i|illiul wltli lliu lii'ht "NVini'H, , Lli'iimw ami Ulgai-H IMNINO HOOM IN CONNKCTION W. 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Aililn-ni I*. I i Ul M,V A cn , Tiili-ilii, O. JWil tiy «ll 1---I -l*n. TV, I»U Ufa* > i ..„.<) I 4.» lmt tHtMpiU.*.. NORTHERN HOTEL Wm. Eschwlg, Proprietor New and up-to-date Handsome Cafe Attached OPEN DAY and NIGHT Wo hnvo just clenred our summer stock out nnd now wo nro ready to fit you np for the winter from head to foot. II.you aro looldng for Iho futuro nnd Intend to riivo your monoy liurehnso your goods from us. Wo havo just bought tho slock of Mr. Jamos* Iladilnd and now wo nro curry inp a very lnrgo slock of Indies' and gents' furnishings, Trunks niul ■ valines, In fnct, everything for men, women and chlldron, Our $1.25 Sweater Coats havo no equal, Our $1,75 Pen Anglo Unrtorsulls hnvo lliom all boni on, Our Suits nro just tho kind you need for stylo nnd durnhlllty. Wo carry a largo assortment, of Hoots nnd Shoos, lho best selection tlmt monoy nnd brains cnn buy. KEFOURY BROS. \i-xl to WIkwiiiu Citnilj* Stni-n Nnxl to Niirtlini-ii llotn "Tlie Wc-tr-rn <"**ntTiott.^* ni Vnneou- i-cr, H. f'., will np|irnr weekly here- nfli'r In.-n-nil of foi'lnlf.liMy, «»nl Dw subs. rlj.Hr ii |».|_>o remains unrhnnccJ. Fernie Opera House Moving Pictures and TfCT.*UC_*8*VI.l© cV&_y Night A. Pizzocolo, Mgr. kkkkkk kkkkkkkkkkk**kkkk*kk Fresh Cut Flowers House and Office Plants, Funeral Flowers, Wedding Bouquets. i- !■ )• X > i ,%■• .■ >■ . >- TERRILL FLORAL CO l.miir Diititnce Plinnti 577 LETHBRIDGE ALBERTA X uiti oiuiii* .1111 iiiiilv LiLtiutli, u.- (pntlnnnnil ytxxt will In* vl*|lt*'l,1 '"Wt wlmt xx'o Komi you. ************************** NOTICE Notlcn In horoby Klvrm tliat nftor tlin oNplrntlnn of llilrly dnya from date, 1, nnvlil IJckorMlcy, Intuml to umily to tlio Honorable, tlio Clilof (Ji-|iiiiiIhmIiiiii*i- of I.riinU, for iv IIcoiiho to jiroflpcri for cual nnrt pi'lrolotim on llm fiillmi'lni*" it-ir-rllii'il 1,-iniIi •vltnnfi'i! wltliln lul Wi, armi|i 1, Kooti-nuy lilntrlct, Oommiini-liiK .tit n pom •il.'inti-il S/ifi tt-nt niu-lti fif tli<» fini-Mi. wi-hi rorni*r of lot 1B«S, tin*tiro north *-..* (lllllll*, lIll-llCU 1-ftHt SO clmlnu, Ull-lll.'O noiitli hO clmlnu, ttrit'nrn -iv<»t Hl> clinlim to jilm-r of r.imiiiriir^mrnt, colilfilnltiif CIO ucr. h mnld or li-M*. l.DC-lteil thli 1910. ,'Ttli ilny of Otolir-r, Ledger Ads Pay DAVID KCKIIK.SI.KY, Locator. I'rr Wm. I'lf-iron, Alffnt. Wllrii-**—1« A, Mtoiu*. id-<il Bubucilljfil to lho "I'Utrlet U-dger.' THS DISTRICT LEDGER, FERNIE,0 B. C. DECEMBER 17, 1910. PAGE THREE .' ■■*;> B-l. h ." 'I Explosion Continued from Page 1 Gus Robo, married, age 32, leaves j ■ On Saturday evening Coroner Pink- wife tnd" three children. This de- j ney, of Lille, empanelled the following for he was the first in, and then after he was knocked out, as soon as he recovered, liothinf* would stop him from'going back again, as he said "ily place is inside, hoys, and I am going to stay in just as long as I think I can do anybody any good." (Here our unknown hero said, "Whatever you do don't mention my liiime, because if you do, first thing Jack - Powell will do when he sees;, mo he will give me a swift kick In the seat of my pants.") So far as Superintendent Powell is concerned, he is recognized as one of the ablest mining engineers in the country, and it Is only fair to him to state that he had only heen . in charge of this mine for a few clays prior' to ths accident. , ■•■ We have no compunction about paying tribute to tlio bravery exercised by tlio different Individuals - that our modest friend mentioned. We cannot let the occasion jush' without mentioning David Rcberts o£ Coleman,' better known as "By," to whose cool-hcaded- noss and forethought the rescue party undoubtedly owo their lives. Ho it was who with Ed. Barnes, noticed In'the distanco by lho swaying to and fro of the lamps that thero wore some mon approaching hlm who were fast being overcome by the noxious fumes. He Immediately sent out his partner, Ed. Dnrnes, who' rushing into the engine house, told tho engi _- . cor what had occurred in tho miue, and he thereupon sounded the alarm whistlo which was tho occasion of the rumor, being circulated that a second explosion had takon place. The purpose of this signal was to call additional aid from tlio town. Willing volunteers quickly" nished to the rescue, thereby* preventliiR the death list being very sensibly Increased. Thero were 46 men engaged in the mino at the time of the explosion. Of this number sixteen managed to escape with their lives,,while the other . 30 were sacrificed oif, the altar of profit. Below we give the names - and particulars ot the dead miners: Italians Mike Gera, single, age 40. Peter Gera, married, age 45, leaves wife.' Joe Bonato, married, age 37, leaves wife and 3 children. , Frank Robertl, married, .age _ 35, leaves wife and 1 child. Bruno Tripodi, married, age* io, leaves wife and C chiid-.en. - - ,.M. Quintillio, single, age 31. "Antocilo Quintillio, married, a»-3 3S, -■ leaves wife and 3 children. ■ Antonio Jfarlinl, .Ingle, age'23. ._" John _n_-so;_ii)glo, ago 19.■"■ S D'li.l-i-'filp, sl-lP-ln aw 10 ■Sam Cimmettl,' married", age 3C, leaves wife and 1- child.* - * * ; Finlan .*.•. * Peter ""Paul, married, age 25, leaves a young widow and 1 child.' ^This man was the president of the Bellevue .Local, and his remains were sent by ' that body to "Welsh, near Medicine Hat, Alta., whero his nged father and mothor reside, His widow accompanied the remains to the home of the deceased's parents, prives the local of another officer, as PvObo occupied the., Vice-President's chair; Hans "Wellberer, married, age 50. leaves wife and 3 children. "*-,-August Ountock, married, 27, leaves widow. , Charles Lehti, married, age 43, leaves wife and i children. John Ulvinen, single, age 2S. Vaino - Kuricimen, single, Uge "4. Andrew Saari, married, -ige r<0 leaves wife and 4.children. Herman' Teppo, married, age 32 leaves wife and 3 children, leaves wife and 3 children. Tliis last named was a pit boss, and when found was, surrounded by 18 of his fellow workers, whorii it was evident he had gathered together and was leading on towards the mouth with a view to. their salvation, so that evidently he gave his,fife in his efforts, wliich were unfortunately without avail, to save his comrades. Ho had been engaged for several years with the company, and had gradually worked himself by dint of perseverance and hard study to the* position of responsibility which he held when death overcame him. , j Slavonians ' J. Drevenski, married, ago 35, leaves wife and 1 child. Mike Serezupok, single, age 27. John Bodner, married, age 29, leaves \vife-_aiul 2 children. Gus Kindiatystyyn, .married, age 42, leaves wife and 2 children. • John Doskoe, single, ago 30. Mike Konnan, married, age 38, leaves wife and 2 children. This man was a member of the 'Mednoty," a Slavonic society,* but we did not learn to which lodge he belonged. Josyf P. Belgun, married, ,age 35, leaves wife and 3 children. Albert Beigun, married, age 32, leaves widow. We may say in explanation that the difference in spelling between the timekeeper's books as shown by our first report and the way in which they are written abovo, is due to the fact that in the first instance they were on the Company's pay roll as near as the English speller could pronounce them, whereas the above names were practically all taken from the roster of the Bellevue Local, U.M.W.sof A., and secretary, James Burke.., The following will ever remember the fateful 9th day of December, and the close call'tliey had from the Grim Reaper, who so ruthlessly garnered in so many of their co-workers. Out of a total of 46 who went bright and smiling to their work on that ever eventful Friday afternoon those sixteen alone escaped. * as a jury: • Sam Fisher, A. McKinnon, Thomas Burnett. G. Walters, Albert E. Cameron, Phillip Hunt, • . After the usual-formality Albert'Cameron was selected as foreman. This done,' H. A. Mackie, of the firm of. Cormack and Mackie, of Edmonton,* said that he was the legal representative of the United Mine Workers of America, District 18, and that in consequence of'the necessary amount of labor, that would be entailed in this instance, he would ask that the government should appoint a duly qualified stenographer to be sworn, and that he would furnish copies of the evidence to, the coroner and each of the jurors, Ho also informed the body that request would be made to the crown that a representative thereof should bo in attendance at the inquest, and sent a telegram to,His Honor C. It. Mitchell, Attorney General, at Edmonton, of which we append below a copy: ' "Bellevue. Alta, Dec. 10th, 1910. .« Hon. C. R. Mitchell, Attorney General. Edmonton, Alia. Re Bellevue Mines Accident.—Wo would deem it a favor if the crown were represented at tho Coroner's inquest to bo held hero on Monday, the 19th. Please reply to Bellovuo. (Signed) W. B. POWELL, President, District 18, U.M.W. of A. Tho Coroner and jurors then proced-. od to the wash-house whero at this time were lying 27 corpses, and recognition of each individual was effected 'by the assistance of Secretary James Burke. It was then decided that tho inquest should be held on the dato above mentioned, viz., Monday, December 19th. E GREAT TRADERS ofthe GREAT WEST Lethbridge, Alta. The Choicest Lines Very Carefully Selected Each Hamper is packed to carry safely in a specially made box, handsomely painted and supplied with a hinged lid and fasteners. Prices are f. o. b. Lothfor-icige. A. Pynno. J. Bassino. R. Emmerson..." ., C. Ozust. -.- .*-,*'.. Harry' Fisher. . _*_ Jarires"T,ord. (Re-eivea~sev"ere_in*-" juries to his head, but .when last heard of.was*progressing favorably.* N. Nichforl. Joe McGough. Fred Heal, Andrew Matson. Nils Macki. " * Isaac Hutton. D. Hutton V. Dubec. Arnold Varley. Fraser Patterson. The arrangements of--* the funeral of the minera slaughtered in the Bellevue disaster were exceedingly well ■ executed by the various committees under the able guidance of Clem Stubbs, Vice-President, and Jas. Burke Secretary of tho Bellevue Local U. M. W. of A. ' . ' ' ' Seven of the Slavonian* brothers were interred on Monday at Passburg, Father Lajatte conducting the funeral service of the Catholic Church to which all of the deceased members belonged. '. A large concourse was in attendance. Tuesday twenty-one of the unfortunates were buried at Blairmore and over a thousand people attended to pay' the last tribute of respect to the departed. The burial service of the U. M. W. of A. was read at thc graveside of tho Finlanders and addresses in.' the native tongue were also delivered by their ' sorrowing comrades. Six of the men were buried in the Catholic cemetery as they were adherents of that faith, and at the .svtii-i -i_-_~.nl *' *__. ■*"* * -fit -I »/»ml_m _I_-\11 _>ftt*>1M_fl_nC___. 5ia VUaiUC—*UL Ill-C 1 'ClLlll-'.tllUV.J. 13-Ol-T i-O-wW- were conducted by Rev. T. D. Jones of Bellevue, Rev. Murray'of Coleman, and Revs. Langlois and Hunter of Blairmore. In addition to.large representation, from the U. M. W of A., practically all the locals along the Pass sending delegates, the members of the F.O.E. and' other societies -were numerous. The remains of John Doskar, the last body to be brought out, was Interred on Wednesday. II AMI'l_]S Xo. 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Hudson's Bny Malt' AVhiskey. , ] Hudson's Bny Niagara Catawba 1- HiiiInoii'm Buy Old Port 1 "huiI.soi-.Vhii>- Old -Highland Scotch HA_liri-.ll Xo. X-5S—I'll ICH *5S,*-,0 (Weight ::0 pounds) 1 Hudson's Iln. FiiiOht Special Port 1 Hudson's liny l-'im-st Special Sherry 1 Hudson's lluy Specinl Scotch, 1 Hudson's liny Special Irish 1 Hudson's liny Special Itye 1 Hudson's liny. Kxtra Brandy. G bottles lIAMI-l-.lt (W. 1 Hudson's 2 Hudson's 1 Hudson's 1 Hudson'.. Hudson's Hudson's Hudson's Hudson's Hudson's Hudsons Hudson's Xo. X-5U—lMIICl-*1 90.5II elglit 50 pounds) liny F.O.B. Scotch Buy 7-year-old Rye. Bny Special Native Hny Holland Gin Buy Jamaica Rum Buy Ginger Wine Bny Old Port Buy Old Sherry liny St. Jullen Claret Hny Pale or Dark Brandy Buy Old Irish E>SS^_93S><^S>fiSCBi®©96®SSCi3><a(_>CB4i9i^6&^>CSSS^>i®C&<IB 12 bottles T7STone,s^Brit"i"__irwin"e^GIn-gerrRasin' * • Cowslip, Rider or Orange 12 bottles HAMPER Xo. X*-«0—PRICK *|12.00 (Weight 50 pounds) 1 quart Champagne 1 Hudson's Hny Special Scotch 1 Hudson's Buy Old Pale Brandy 1 Hudson's Hny Old Irish 1 Hudson's Hny Finest Old Sherry 1 Hudson's Hny Finest Old Port 1 Hudson's Hny Jamaica Rum 1 Hudson's Buy Ginger Wlno 1 'Hudson's Hny Club Claret 2 Hudson's Hny 7-year-old Rye 1 Hudson's Buy Cherry Whiskey 12 bottles a HAMPER Xo. >.-<._—PRICE $11.00 (Weight 50 pounds) 1 quart Pom'mery Extra Sec. 1 Hudson's Hny Finest Old Port 1 Hudson's Bny Finest Old Sherry 1 Hudson's Bny Special Rye 1 Hudson's Hny Special Scotch - 1 Hudson's Buy Booth's Tom Gin 1 Hudson's Bny Finest Pale Brandy. 1 Hudsou'H Bny. Finest 'Dark- Brandy 1 Hudson's Bny Special Irish. 1 Hudson's Buy Jamaica, Rum ~l^iiriisoi.'^BiTy'"-at"rrdeif!r"Wine_""*—' 1 Gordon's Sloe Gin • 12 ■*> bottles" - Throe 20-acre Tracts,' of which four acres on each are -improved, on Lake Front and located where tliere' is' good settlement. Price per block §1500 and at terms to suit purchasers. This is a chance for anyone intending to make a home . for himself at once. Joe Grafton. P. O. Box 48 Fernie " - B. C. H.L, BISSONNETf E Veterinary Surgeon A Missouri judge lias granted a policeman a divorce' because his wife-- the policeman's—not the Judge's, had aiid Inordinate fondness ' for porterhouse steak. Can you beat this? The .average policeman's salary is away abovo the coal miner's, and if we develop,the lilting for porterhouse steak it may constitute-a valid reason for divorce if our. wives see fit.—United Mine Workers' Journal. , Galls promptly, made, day or, night and satisfaction assured Office, Fernie Livery. Fernie. B.C. The Very Best Investment on Earth tself Homeseekers n Am you a homoKeokor, or arc you KookinR n safe ami profitable, investment in lho district oi! tlio fuUiro, will, sprinuillio whole yoar round, soil of in- oxluuiH.ib.le fertility, crops growing overy month in tho yoar, anil transportation nt your very door to tako your products to all market..; whoro thero is a fine ocean harbor, and whero grows everything eatable necessary for tho country. THE HEALTHIEST LOCATION IN THE COUNTRY Whoro you will got well on tho elimatOi , Whoro medicino is unnecessary. Whoro thero is plenty of rainfall and heavy (lows, When* tho coul air from nearby niounlniiiH causes rainfall every month in tlm yoar. Whom you arc nt the Coast. Whoro yon do not need to irrigate Whore you aro near the deep water poiiis. ' WJiir-y ll.j- I'li-usliiiD M'.'i br(-/i"*. make lifo worth living. Whore it rarely freezes. 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LOCATION: in the midst of mining, IuihIh i*iii'„' aiid iilln-r li»i*|..i- iiii|ii-.'riiN, which afford larire rcmuin-riiiivi' i-m- pliiS ini'iil lo tin' iciMii'i'ii uf Miiii'i'i i'iiriiiN in iim curly singes nl' their develop- llli'Ilt. TERMS: in per n-nt ensh*, b;diin<-e .ui termx to "-nit iIn* pureliascr. N'"*1 F.VTKI.'KST OV I'N'JMH) )t.M,.\\('l-: Homeseekers Where you do not work six months of euch yenr to keep from freezing and starving the oilier six months. Where vi'geialiiui i.s so strong and so rapid ns in nsiuiiisli any KiiMcriier, Where five or ten acres pul in fruil or vegetables, nr I'oiillry, will make a fort une. Wlien; waler is soft, pure, and plentiful. Where ralllesnnkes are unknown. Where you enn live in a summer bouse surrounded by flowers, fruils and ferns. Where there are prneiieally no taxes, Where "it is so healthy Unit people rarely die except from old age. Where lung trouble, catarrh, bay fever, asthma, bronchitis, rheumatism und all Hn- ills of variable'I'liinitles are prneiieally unknown.- Where ymi will |i\e ten year.-, longer. Where ymi work less and obtain more thnu in any older place on earth. Where your bind yi-'bls enormously, and freight rales are nnl necessary. W'Ium'h llif.vii ii- llm Iwn-l rik-lii»ii» 'Mul lllllll iill.'. Where all the industries are nearby, Where gi'eal opportunities are lying dormant. f Kverynne buying mu- ni' these farms oi- lols lH'cniiri"- I'm- the 1'ultire and nbl a ■_.'<'. Labor i« )In> foiindnlion of wealth, but without its pr eds invesled you will toil nu lo the elld. Hn not miss the opportunity. Tbe only difference between rich nud poor is one' nf in- * i-Vi Iiii 111. A farm iu lhe country, and at the dour nl llu* cil>, Tn be sold in smnll parcels of from ."1 in 10 iii-r«-N ;il ti-nns to vuit the pur- i-haser. Praetically all the water front i-i a cl.'Uii bed lit low 11'l'-. zs&rzTsz: ^A^^^i^^sssei^^^t^zsi^ ;r~"r:-i^.^"- PAGE FOUR THE DISTRICT LEDGER, FESNIE, B. 0. DECEMBER 17, 1910. / "--■ _, L —=^-7; ■ ' ^^ Published every Saturday mtraiag at its office, Pellat Avenue, Feraie, B. C. Sutescriptiwi $1.M per year in advance. Ax exoeflemt a4vertisiiig medium. Largest circulation in't_e District. Advertising rates on application. Up-to-date facilities for the execution of all kinds of book, job and color work. Mail orders receive special attention. Address all communications to The District Ledger. J. W. BENNETT, Editor. Telephone, No. 48. Postoffice Box No. 380 ALBERTA'S GREATEST DISASTER— THE BELLEVUE MINE EXPLOSION ON Saturday morning a report reached town of another of those frightful colliery disasters seemingly indissolubly associated with the coal mining industry. Wc use the word "seemingly" because, although realizing that to, eliminate all accidents is not possible, we do know that it is undoubtedly within, human scope to decrease , very sensibly the fearful toll of life and limb that is exacted in the production of fuel on this continent. The fatuous boast of newspaperdom, echoing the reactionary and grossly materialistic thoughts of the dominant class in present, day society, screeching]}' proclaim "Prosperity and Progress,'!, but their interpretation thereof is essentially narrow and sordid, and limited to a very small percentage of the community in whom egoism has reached superlativeness. The vast difference between the mortality of the toilers under thc earth, on the European and on the American continent, has called forth comments from writers, but despite their iterated and reiterated statements regarding the subject, there is no. appreciable change effected. To accomplish* the object desired will necessitate not only the stirring into action of public, opinion, enlightened through the medium of the labor press, but a strenuous determination on the part of those immediately -involyed-to-refuse-absolutely-to-enter-these-death- . traps and incur the risk of immolation of themselves and the consequent misery to those dependent upon them for support. Let us cease from generalization, and deal exclusively with the Bellevue .catastrophe, the worst up.to date in the aiinals of Alberta. The following is an extract from the report that appeared in our issue of November 5th, under the caption of "Fortunate Explosion—Nobody Hurt— Material Damage^Only," "On Thanksgiving Day an explosion occurred in No. 1 Mine .... The cause of the explosion has not yet been ascertained, but,it is very signi- ., ficant that the fan was stopped ovei" Sunday, which would no doubt contribute to the mischief. It has of late become quite a practice to allow the fan to remain idlo over Sunday,,and as there is only one fan for No. 1, the mine must of necessity fill up with gas." "It is interesting to note that there are only two outlets to this mine, Nos. 45 and 81 chutes respectively The distance from No.' 81 to the face of the. entry is approximately 2.450 feet. The fan, which is of the "Pusher" type, is located some few hundred feet from the mouth of thc mine and is approximately two and one. half miles from the face bf the entry." We would call the attention of our readers gener-., ally, and those versatile pen artists of the press who fuel it' incumbent upon them, regardless of .their ignorance of mining,engineering, to attribute the blame to the carelessness of the miner, as they pass judgment of an unthinking mind, that in the explosion above referred 'to there was nobody inside the mine at the time, hence it could not have been "the recklessness of some foreigner striking a match to light his cigarette or pipe." These corporation-hypnotized sycophants, if not utterly devoid of a scentilla of analytical acumen, are urged to examine the following FACTS, which are a matter of record and not surmise. An explosion takes place on Thanksgiving Day, when there 'is not a single human being within the mine. Now read the copies of the communications which passed between Bellevue and Edmonton. Bellevue, Dec. 3, 1910. J. F. Stirling, Provincial Inspector of Mines, Edmonton, Alta. . Bellevue Miners' Union desires the presence of the Inspector immediately. " s (Signed) JAMES BURKE. Thi? Genuine Rogers Orange Spoon FREE -Save I'd "Sunkist" Ornnee (or Lemon) wrappers and send them to us; with 12c to pay char_.es, etc., and we will present ynxi Willi a genuine Rogers Orange Spoon, ot beautiful design and highest Quality. Begin saving, wrar, pjrs today. SendI2"Sunkist'* wrappers and 12c for each aiditioual spoon. Iaromlttinfi, ploi^ORPii'lnsh JV/Vj, >_>,_) h.'Ui, *> i.-u if. ... , wh.-u tlio iimbunt is low ii--"* ft;W.packing, shipping and selling, tc nioispy /?-»>' They gracla and selec ' Edmonton, Dec. 3,1910 James Burke, Bellevue, Alta. For'what reason is Inspector required at Bellevue. Wire immediately (Signed) JOHN STIRLING, Provincial Inspector of Mines. '£lc; oa -imnuuts ubo\ _ rofor i-ostnl nntc, .... order, ei:i*r_s order or Uwil. tiruft. "■A**, will ho pliid l-ot-(-"U yoa coini'lelo livti*f vi*iii« iihlo promiuinB. Wo honor hoch "Saakict" _mil "Red ..all'' wrup. Itcrd lur pre_iu__. >■-■_.*■■ The oranrre is the most iy/ luscious aud healthful fruit.1' California excels ia .qunlityof oranges. The bast of the California oranges arc now packed in individual wrappers labeled "Sun- gg, kist;" Five thousand orange farm ers in California do their own lect. their crop into "firsts," "sccor.ds," etc. The firsts are fancy, tree-ripened, hand-picked, seedless, fibrelcss, thin-skinned oranges—every individual oraugo a. perfect spochnen of.the finest variety of oranges. They ere nofonly mora healthful and1 more palatable than other oranges, but they are actually cheaper, for they are nearly all meat aud nourishment. £ Your dealer sells'"Sunkist" Oranges. Ask for them. F You wi'.l know tliem by the lis-.uo'p;.;xr w.-iip- J per in which each "Sunkist" Orange is A*%3.«,^/> | acked. On the wrapper note the label, ^ Wl! ft. £_£ ■ "Sunkist." Keep all the wrappers. ^§^MJ**k*f They are worth money to you. ft^-s*$? _ fBest California Lemons gffjg^ rCome in "Sunkist" Wrappers ih&ftf '/ You cnn Judce lemons by the "clothes" tlmy wr*ar. If ^^s'ft.**-. ,.,.,, they we.-ir Sunkist" wrappers they uio juicy mil [.nod, **» "'* for they (ire not thiclc-ikinned or pithy. They aro just tis lino "Sunkist" Oranges, and their wrappers are equally valuable 'CALIFORNIA FRUIT GROWERS' EXCHANGE (SI) 105 KING ST. EAST, TORONTO, ONT. Great Northern Ry. sions From Fernie to Toronto and Return $64.35 From " Montreal " " 69.35 From " Now York " 80.35 For further particulars mako application to LOCAL OFFICE, G. N. RAILWAY Bellevue, Dec. 3, 1910. J. F. Stirling, Provincial Inspector of Mines, Edmonton, Alta. There is gas in considerable quantities in the' mine since explosion. '. . " (Signed) JAMES BURKE . ; Edmonton, Dec. 4, 1910 James Burke, Bellevue. ..' Your wire received. Have instructed Inspector Heathcote to make investigation at Bellevue immediately. •■-- (Signed) JOHN STIRLING, _T_he outc.om.e7_of_.these_t.elegram8_w.as_a„vi8it on JEFF December 7th, and concrete evidence of this is posted at the mouth of the mine on a notice which reads: <* ,■/ '' This is to certify that I, Elijah Heathcote have examined No. 1 seam and found the timbering, ventilation and general condition to be good, and did not find any gas present." (Signed) ELIJAH HEATHCOTE, Dec 7th., 1910. „ The above, given by a government official, who is supposed to be duly qualified, is in plain language, and informs both miners and officials of the company that the mine is safe, yet, within 48 hours an explosion occurs and 31 men are hurled into eternity! Tho layman must be forced to thc conviction tliat gns does not recur, spasmodically nt such short in- tcrvnl-s ns above quoted, viz., Dec, 3, gas! Dec, 7tli, no gns; Dec. Oth, EXPLOSION! Xmas. is Near Christmas, is now approaching. Suitable presents now on view, pall and see them. "Spewai^fteMioT^is^i-fennto Out-of-town Orders. ; We have the Presents K-. The CORNER JEWELER Victoria Ave., Fernie i _ ' ' J REFORM IN OUR CONVENTION Hay City, Midi. December 1st, Kditor Mlno Wor'tort*' Journal I notico Homo of Uio writers, nro bur- KOBtliifj- ways whoroby tlmo niul ox- pernio inlKlit. lio hiivo In linldlnR our convention. I think II. In » njiostlon of much Importance nml uliould ho Klvon a wont, donl of eoriHlileriillon hy tho minors of tho orwinlzallon, T think JDrotlioi' O'l.onry in iiIoiir tho rlRht. lines nnd Mr plun kuIIh nm iih fur iih It rooh,' lmt 1 would llko'lo Hon Htlll moro of ii dniiiRo tlmn lio HUKK-nHtH, N'llW WI! llllVll ll (llilliKlltloll (if KOIilO- wlioro nlioiit. twelvo or thirteen hnn- (1 rod iitti'iidliiK our convention, Ih tlieio aiiy Ktui'- imtkoii who Ik'Hl'Vch Hint iiiiiiuint of d'-li'iailoii i-nii trniiHiiet ' IjiisIiii'Hh In ii IniNlnoH Mro wny? 1/ Another will nay thnt won't do; you nilKht. n;ot, thom all olocted from ono end of. tho district. I want to say tlmt If we wnnt. to mnko p chango nloiiR this Uno and want t.o ho honest with each othor It won't he much,of a job to work out the doUtlri ho thnl tlio doloRnloH would ho turn I, fi*om dlfforont. pnrtH of the districts, Thon lho lornls throughout, the country could send thoir resolutions direct to liPiidqunrtoi'B nnd thoy could ho turned over to tho convention whon wanted. I think Oils Ih a ruination thnt Hhould bo. Marled ii(;ht at. lhe locnl mi-cUii.,*-* nm] wo should hnvo hojiioIIiIhh Io work from, 1 would llko to roo some of you writ orn who nro hIi-oiir on koI- tlllR lip l-OHfllllt Iohh rIvo uh HOniOtlllllR nloin; this lino, 1 would llhc to hco every locnl ihnt hpuiIs n doloRiito lo Hu; crnivoiillini Itisli-ticl llu-iii to volt* MINERS DESIRE QUALIFICATION LAW ,..,,.. ,. , ., ; for or iikiiIiihI what thoy inny have llshoilliMiiippciiUiniHomocimvonllon;,,,,. I(1,lh|l,„|,|l|ml „„ „„„• „,.„„;,„,„„„, j llir-n lho HiU'ci'HH or falliiro cimiiot ho | lnl'l nl llu- llinn* of llu- olTli-lnli-i or iin I ii fow of tlio ildi'i-iiii's, hut will lie I wiih i'oiii|in.HCil of nil liilkcru who In nlnii-il on lalliliiR on ovory ipionllon tliui ciiiiio up llioy novor would j.ot. Ihnnii.'h. Now, l-m't ll n fuel tlinl iho I'll'-lni-'!; niul 'A nil-, of our (-niiv.-iillniiH or nny nilii-r i oiivt'iiiinii for ihnt iiiiiitor In done hy li few. All of Uio llii'-ort- nm IuihIiu'sm I*; liniiillctl liy I ho vnrloiiH coiiiinillci-i mul I lliilik -«-\ rli-lr'llllul of Uu- ivoiIt In npprovi-il hv tho convention, N'll'.V I Wlilllfl lllvO III I.I- llll* l'l|i|;,l|> I 1ullii»i i Ii:iii,-.-i-iI In roi'in'il in iioiidlin* do-' h'l.nics io it mil If mul i-oiivonllnn, nnd I Ilii- Pn" 'tt" 'i|-(- doU'i'ini' f"" ovow two t|i(iii-.iiinl or frnoiioni-l purl to ho oh (led liy tho dMrlei* thnt vvonld j i:i\i- iii.Miiii ::. t.-.<»_ di-i'.ioi. v.'., tli|ii,v-fl\o or forty, nud hi mi; *lint wtiiili] hi- oiih-ldo of ill.'.lrli-t pro-.ililciiti: 1 iiliii'dl Hhi'i'i) : iv lo i pny Uio hill, ('mini on now, Ihi.vh, ; f.i-i ini:i.\'. Hood tho iipiH-nl of Umi hor 'i'l •■i-ry. Ilonrkf-ii io whnt tin- t*d|ioi- | "old n uliin-i tlmo ni-o. thnt the con- i M-nilnn wnn ii.-lilm. i'o Iiu-ro liouii'lhliiR ;woiiM hn\o in ho dono, There muni ! ho n i*1ihiiro Mioncr or Inter. Why not now',' Th" mint in ni',! v.di'KluR Kteady hero in lho proiioni tlmo, hut wo mill lmvo iin- mine ot<t ((Jiiipliiint, n very slow . i i I i i • i • i ■' 11 ■> i ."i .' ■*- f i, > 11 ■' i k i iii imii* ■lllllllt fou i- lui-lies of tlm hoiiullfiil to The onnctmont of a minors' qualification law, piUtornotl aftor statutes now in forco in IHIiioIh and other ntntos, will ho urRcd hy labor orRanl/.atlons at tho coming session of tho Indiana legislature The proposed law would I'Miiovo Inconipotont and uiiskillod minors from all Indiana mines, the primary objoct being to minimize accl- ilontH caiisod by lncompotont workmen, Labor lenders who uro net Ivo in furthering luglslntlou for hotter eon- dit Ions for workmen, II wuh snld rocont ly, uro oxpoctod to nld lu bring* Ing the bill before lhe next general iik- Hemhly und it Ih nndor-.tonil that this will ho ono of llio mnlpi'H to which organized Inhor will glvo Its iittentlon, Honry \V lliillock, who bun noted ii.h logal iiiIvIhoi- for the Ccnlrnl Lnbor Union nud who Iiiih been ncllvo Is In- loreiitod, hii If I tho lnliicrH ipiiilll'lcn- llon bill will lu- one of the pleoen of li'i'.li-diilloii which iho organized work-j orn will endeavour lo rihliiln, May Incrense Inspectors I'lidor Uio pnivlKlotm ol the propoHod lnw n nilne oxniiilner Ih lo lio nnpolnt* od in onch ri unity or dlBliU', where conl Ih produceil, The oxniutnor will l,o civcii iMitliorliy in i-yuiiiliii' into tlu> iiuuliflcatloiiH (if niipllcuntH who doulro -.-.oik tn iik* mines, 'ino uiBpi-ctoiH, ".-.-:..' O.i ;*ji*i' Ji..-. . i.t !!..' ;-.,, ,,;., ! law will be given power lo reject nil who cannot piikh such an examination BLEASDELL'S Xmas. Presents Children's Toys Phone 118 Fernie STOVES! STOVES! Air tights, ] Coal Burners, Coal or Wood Burners, and Wood [Burners Ranges and Cook Stoves J. M. AGNEW & CO., ELKO You uro now going through UiIb world for the last tlmo: Why Not Tin n Instead of iwi-Im- or 'Uri.-eii, bundled wn would have ln-i ,\ .*<-n nwi mill I lire llllll'lliil. „ Tlinl '..eeiii-i lo llio lo bo l-llffieleiil Hi t'nn:iii-t Mie liiisliu-iis nf (liln iiiKtml/iitlon. There I-i mine who will any If wo only n.-nt I I,-,.' |.*, I •■ l'.i , j ,., .','1, ,- ,,,,1 I ill;' we Imd lout Interest. J.et inr- f.-iv that tli/,1- |,-eii'(- in*,,it-* n-.,|l -ill Mu- 'um- ] div nun ll Intel'-.I imi i.iKe, 1 r>i. llllou 1-1 thev would i-fiir i Iit '■'•*<• Wf-i" •i-Miii.; -In'-- o to hii' Si.' ■■ in* *.■'','.* Tekf II p.lMl-lll. M. Ill *-|i(*Ill(. off l (.mo of tlii- bll. oi c.aiiL'ii Ion ,. Yo'i In .(-r lie,'l-l ol (In- i-lii-J Ull-1 'ii ii., ■• ; _ ; i j;; •",)!*,,-,.:-. ■ i!i*. -, ',, .;[ of tin* -siiai'-lioiiler!! to a j.i-wMu -. .In-i ii |i--.v of tin- illi-tM-liit',-. m-i'iii i" '.<■ ■uf- flilonl. [wulic fin: ovpeci u niirllieuster anv i dav to HWi-eii over Ilie buy nnd whlHper | nnd to prohibit the employment of in llm luiyn to lny nwny their glad ; thono whono ipmllflcatloiiH uro not t-iv-i iitnl t:m -line-', niid i*r>t Mielr furs ■ di'i'ineil HUl'I'leleilt, aii'l iircilc.'i. ! /i Is also piisslble thai slepn will "ilur i-|-,Ut city, K.'ii'.lnnw," hnn been J bo liikou to lllon-ano llu> lilliillier of In Uu- ■..*_i*-p of fiiiiall-pox* of the mont ; '-"I""* liiM)ieelorH employed hy lhe Htnte. virulent form .There hns been over : In one or I wo oilier sliiies where rfonl fil'iv ili-allis up to date, hut I gnc..i. It I** produii-d extensively Micro are nove- li.-e* nlioiit r-iii |ih t-oiirso. Lot ns hope : ml mine lut*pectors and thono who ilo ll' h.'.-i Mont iM-r-Miiii- up there hah been i •-. '.,..i. ,i .,,,,i ii ,. .,,,,i,,i.ii,- ,,,- .i,. i" nplo iii-i<* h;,ii- .-iImi .iUliinllli il In un • rlo.-iiliiii io lii-lji '.tamp mil Mils dread i,i i-.'i ,e. 'lie lo liei-oine mine i-MiiiiliierN miifit , he iixaiiiliied hy the mine limpi ciors. : It in not known yet wliiil pi-hvIhIoiih will he made for the appointiiirnt of Mu* mine exiiinliier.1 iimter lhe propoH- od Itull.-mn Jaw. Imi ii In |io^||iIi> tbrit ■Dw ludire.'i f>f the eln-ulf i-oiirts Will iinio nre imiii- n<-:tl*:*w in lhe initios | In- triicti fip|ioilill\ o powi-ri. I ■ *, . ,.— .) - , ■ .,.,* M.s-e <e. •>.<■ V.l't-ovv fit Mn* ili-.t'h i Thev Hi-i'i' tint l.njini t- • -i li- 'i*, .,:■' .-.'ito; ■-, Imv. i lc*. The' iJi-itiiM tiMiied Mil* tt'l'l. this Mfiie, I VAI.K 1( b-i f'.iUl IhlU a :.n ,,l |ii;i|i, ;,e, S- ■'.,::. i.t I. ■..'.'.I '.-■'. '... {,,','...'..., i.,7.i -, i,., tlii" llii-lc of propi-.'* I !iiiwled.-e niuoilK v.oiU'.non, — I'liltcd Mlno Wnrkera' .tournat. 2" jffj? x E P EE A High Class Boarding House FIFTY ROOMS-COMFORTABLE, CLEAN AND CHEAP Electrically Lighted and Steam Heated Throughout R. FAIRCLOUGH, Proprietor COAL CREEK, B. C. llvo on tho best nnd nothing but tho bost, and go to The 41 Market Co. for your requirements lu Moats, Fresh Klllod and -Government Inspected; Fltih, Butter, Eggs, Ham, Uncoil, Etc. ii 8. Graharrh Local Manager O(BC_*iOaMB>O00-OO4»ilB «»C»<*»€B>«D«M»«»«I>*9BM IF YOU WANT , a Shave, a Game of Pool or Billiards or a Cup of Coffee Drop in at Ingram's Full Stock of Smokers'Goods Always on Hand !' 1 VICTORIA AVENUE FERNIE, B. C. Electric Lighted Steam Heated CENTRALLY LOCATED The Waldorf Hotel FERNIE, B.C. First Class Accommodation for Travellers Ml.9. S. JENN1HC3, PROPf?.ETRE-SS Hot, and Cold Water I, L. A. Mill*, Manager 9 THE DISTRICT LEDGER, FERNIE, B. 0. DECEMBER 17, 1910. PAGE FIVE Store Open every day at 8 o'clock a.m. Store open every night till 10.30 p. m. A Santa Claus Page--Read it all--It tells of Many Good Gift Hints Gifts bf Fur&are .Well Tl The necessity of'climate "makes furs one of the finest possible presents. .In cold winter days and raw spring evenings they will be constant'reminders of the giver. * We have kept in mind just the kind of furs that make the best gifts and have provided them liberally at-generous prices LADIES' FUR RUFFS in Alaska Sable, Mink, Rat Marmot Grey Squirrel, etc., etc., ranging in price from $3.00 to $55.00 , Also a good assortment of Muffs ranging in price from $3.00 to $16.00 Ladies' Coats from : $10.00 to $35.00 Ladies' Suits from ...... *.....' . .$18.50 to $35.00 Ladies' Lace Waists, from '. $2.00 to $15.00 Ladies' Silk Waists from .: $3.00 to $7.50 The Store is at its very best now. The great wealth of Christmas Stocks are ready! the displays are best appreciated now. Preparations have been made for the greatest Christmas buying the store has ever known—that means an array of assortments such as have never before been attempted in Fernie; and that's why those who do their buying now have every advantage in* selection. Toy- land abounds with interest—joy, fun and wonderment to the boys and girls and pleasant gift suggestions to the parents tSt' et trie _ •**■*•*•» ■■©_. * Soft fluffy Bonnets, Mitts, Toques, Clouds, Shawls, Bootees ranging in price from 35c. to $2.50 And a large assortment of Infants' and' Childrens' White Bear Coats at prices marked to suit everyone's poeket ..' $3.00 to $6.50 . These will make the little ones comfortable and the mothers happy. **■*!•'Ji ittS'in mens rurnisntngs "Suspenders, Armbands and Garters neatly arrayed in Christmas boxes; the Suspenders having rolled kid ends, cast-off fasteners and slide buckles, elastic at back; in a variety of colors; price $1.00 to $2.00 In Neck Ties—A large and up-to-date assortment of fine Christmas Neckwear, four-in-hand, shield knots'.and bows, made, from fine imported silk in good color combinations. Prices 25c. to $1.50 We're blowing about our Handkerchiefs. In this department you can make SOc. do the duty of $1.00.' Initialed Handkerchiefs in Silk, Linen, Excelda and Cambric; Souvenir Handkerchiefs in hand embroidered silk. Gloves for exacting purchasers. The prices are extremely low fur ilie fine materials and careful workmanship that is put into them. Mocha,Kid, Sued e, lined with Fur, Silk or Wool; prices $1.0 to $4.50 Mufflers of all kinds and styles in wool and silk rangitig.in price from .7 35c. to $1.50 Sweaters, Smoking Jackets, Fancy Sox and Dressing Gowns' With Decorations and Display the Store Takes on Festive Attire Drop Your Santa Claus a hint on these novelties' %lwl Ire I'll- M!~ I 1 * \ **» $Wa gsts ; SsiS****!' m& IC Iwi f 1* %\ --/-& S __? fi 1^\1%gHf..}n # a w SS^'Tii 8 & « u 41 , «■_ sb No higher class goods can be found anywhere These Happy Creations combine Art and Craft Brass Spirit Lamp Stands arid Tea Kettles ........ ..$7.00 to $15.00 Brass Jardiners $2.00 to $18.50 Brass Vases $1.50 to $16.00 Brass Trays ..$2.00 to $8.00 Brass Plaques ..,"., $1.25 to $3.50 - Brass Crumb Trays and .. Brushes, from .85c. to $3.00 ■Brass Tea and Coffee Sets' $18.50 Brass Candle Sticks ....50c. to $8.00 Brass Smokers' Sets ..50c. to $13.50 Gold Jewel Cases . _ .-,. .50c. to $11.00 Bronze Statues ■.:-...".. .$4.00 to $15.00 Fancy Clocks .$2.50 to $7.50 Roman-Crocker}** Vases, Jar- diners, etc 65c. to $3.50 Ink Wells 50c . to $10.00 Hand and,Shaving Mirrors in silver and ebony 25c. to $6.50 Ladies' Work Boxes and cases also Baskets from SOc. to $25.00 Manicure. Sets 50c. to $25.00 Ladies' Purses aud hand bags, will solve the gift difficulty' in many instances, prices . .. .75c. to $17.50 1 HJ fgSERS §5S>*.F*W__ S--:«.s*a«i f RW«f-,*3Sui4*,( S«j*T^_ _S> if * ^ - , i'..'-4%^^^ __*& Qftfo $Pm vCtt if* I *.*. irW •f'jr.M .*?."__ *i. ..&&& 1& i!>{ iii..- .w-Ts fej* ^-&_--;_ > JS*. «■■. «'_ '■-SA --;;•■. £.V' <b*tf __,*■;* - *s_._B-' *-*shS _i i_ ^«atc. 3j_* fluav Christmas radiance fairly Beams frbm our Toy Department, Never before has such a large collection of Toys beeruat Santa's disposal in Ferine* MECHANICAL TOYS OP EVERY DESCRIPTION— n BUILDING BLOCKS & GAMES, TOOL SETS, KNIVES . ROCKING HORSES, MAGIC LANTERNS, DRUMS SLEIGHS, BOATS, TOY WATCHES, HOBBY HORSE TOY GUNS & PISTOLS, HORNS, IRON HOOK 111 LADDER WAGONS and HOSE REELS - ^ ,-V&,*^ ■*•'■*>.'-.^■-.^•P.*?**''--*-''*-.. '.-it- i :•' "■j:".-'--'*^ -fi'-v: y.- vr. ■_.'-.'•; ;• *':":.'o( y,.-- : 1 M^^y^^mMymi-i "■-. tryy^yrykyfyr y r-y" ; yyizr^ry~r\-:^-y^y'--' ■■ «-*. * .-: Tt,;-.'],', .7 1. „' .-"J-*** :.(. . J\,y*\^ ,-\ I P ^-\] i,'\:. . , i/;V:J- \ry: y; ysyyy frJ-/' -^yf -.-■■ * -'. ^rn: .-try-?, y * •yi "h<i''''-;'y- --r-\:-r:'- -..->'\?. y iL y^i^rWr^' & '.' "\t' . - \.i *.■-* ■*-•{ ■"■/-■;''".-■i'i.. ,* * C-j tt'xS V.'-'i y,yyt:y )ypyy "'fdfii : '.,-..':•'."l'7 - v'7** . ';.'■;■-.. ** :,*-*'*"-;«*:>!»/'.*'rt -,i ■-;_,..'"*',- ■-''; :*''• ■*:*'-'„ '■''.* pf iV-iV',- *,;-,f,-. *'. :.'-■•■.•':-'„<(■ i.i-.-•■■'-•■■-'■. .' ,Y*.W.'...|;"*'- '■•'■"''.'■■'\ ."•- '■■•'-.■i;';' ;.".- ,-:*•., * - . i ■;-;'.... -..»;,>.*;'! BEAUTIFUL CHINA TEA SETS, DOLLS' BEDS, DOLLS' CARRIAGES, TOY WASHING SETS and TOY FURNITURE, DOLLS, CRADLES, TOY PIANOS and MUSIC BOXES, WOOL ANIMALS, CELLULOID DOLLS and RATTLES, RUBBER DOLLS & BALLS all sizes. /*■**""_," -."*_*.* -*'"(> _, ^ - ■? 7' „ ' i !'-*'11' V * t*_ J B 3 *X« \W R.*.l( tJ„jj, .^^ -,_» IW' fs-, !! *!-.»..• i- U «__!• ,(■ ff (I _i| i__* j. .«** JC _,, *i _l *>*.ii- Morris Chairs are such a strong I'avorito in thc homo com fort nblo Hint we have provided a large and varied assortment for Christmns giving. We have the sturdy oak chair,'quarto.' sawed where the surfaces show also Tfich Mahogany, cushioned in rich velours Mid leather $7.00 $10.00 $11,00 and up to $60.00 Jiirdinore SIiiikIh, qunrterod oak nnd mahogany, strong, well finished and polished $2.00, $2.50, $3.00, $3.75, to $10.00 The famous liissoll's Carpet Sweepers, $3.00, $4.50 and up, Fancy Parlor Tables, oak and lhnhogany In all the latest finishes $4.00 to $20.00 Comfy l.(ii'l«-i'N in rood grnss and wood,* with and without upholstering $1.25 to $30.00 Cliildivns' Rodcon. 8B°. <° HBO A Pii'lui'i* is always nci'0|)tiible in lliu lionic, onr stock is (Minipick*, prices What is more useful to a man than a Good Safety Razor? Wo havo them in all makes,,... $1, $3.50, $4, $5,"$6.50. Watches that wo Guarantco From the Jngersol nicklo Watch at $1 to the 21 jewel Waltham gold (twenty- five year) case at $-10.00. Purses In all the newest leathers and styles; also Bill Hooks and Card Cases. Prices from 25c lo $2.50 ranging from DOo. to $20,00 V.*< . -,_• Y ',<■ >' ."•■ i- -^ II, > '•■5 » •_ -»._..* « _ P..,.- . It _ pm llijjf choice and most attractive prices nwiiit yon in this department, whether .mui wnnl to Imy a diilds' bun!, nt fie. i.r nn expensive edition of lhe standard lllltlll»|-H. .,«*v, I V i- , K ft tf^t*'", " Comfortnhle house Slippers Hint ease the tired feet after the daily toil or walk always make appreciative gifts for all members of Hie family. Men's -.'Jaeger Wool Slippers $1.65.to,$2.25 Men's Wool House Slippers , $1,35 Men's Chocolate Pullman Slippers $2,25 to $3,00 Men's Viei Opera Slippers $1,85 . Men's Ciirpel Slippers $1,25 Men's Chocolate Slippers in Travelling Case $3.75 Ladies' I'Ylt Slippers, fur trimmed in brown, blnek, ivd nnd green $1,00 to $2 Lailies'Sli|i|ii-i's. in travelling case, in brown, red nml blue .,,,$2.25 to $3.00 Ladies' Moccasins $1,50 to $2.00 Hockey Shoes $2,75 lo $5.00 Ladies' Hockey Shoes with Skates nHnelied - $4,50 Linlies' nud (ienis' Snow Shoes per pair $3,00 in $0,00 „\ large imd varied assort nieni of Suit ("nsi-s from $2.50 to $35,00 .-"v*" ** !?w>. J>% ¥t\ff ,* '-I. iy-t. i •■- IV :.*.. fi .. -?_';n. kf%c (■ * ft f.ii ji'Sf b"*- *,jt' m , if), .5 si ""j* ;f "*.. *.' > ;■' i- ■*' H •■■":, rr >i';_ "V y .'■"' V-> J i *;. i ■? •., 'f ,1j :.* -"-fc . ii Items from our Up-to-date Grocery and China Department ** ■- — Our NTeW7\miis Kniits ami Nuts are now open i'or yonr inspection. Nntlliltjr bus iieeii, I'ol'gotten by our buyer. Lownty's.Chcroiates in -I'ntif.v imxi*h nii-l bn,Mi-, Oanong'8 Chocolates in l>"tk nud in l'nncy i'h,j*ist!iiiix boxes. L.vr.vihhig iit ibis department is I-Vsh nml N»*w. Whnt about your ('nndy for Christmns?. Candy is the regular stand-by at the Christinas season. This year's pivpiirntions have exceeded all previ-Mi-* ct't'orls; everyone has been considered. Christmns Cniel.crs for the little ones; all the newest colors nnd fillings. When they ernck open n big hiii-priv .shoots out --Toy,-., jewels, paper hat;', cap:;, tu:...: .;! r:->v**!* ?• , - f--. Santa's Chnntmas Stockings—Killeil with Toys, i'audio, nml other Uhveltii-. The ilisplnv of l-'nio'V * li ii im nud Cut C.I.iss shown in tlij.,* depart- i lllel.t is jl collect ion of I id* best. <l||e L'i'lll.-e ;• | i| will i-.invi||i-e \r,\\ in.ii ii .-. iln- ik-s_ *»>n .. ,,, ;i,pi| i!*..i>: Kioiii-r.iii'p, ti|i.'<-.i r*• *4•[( m l-eruii*. fi f !i.i\e '.'Hell 111.-. ■'>■■•■.! ICo'li! v| it-i-ij. I :illi-nt |iii| \,,\- t " 11 J* I ■> t * ■ -.; i - ■^lioj.ll.--,-. ! ■'.*.♦ Phpn® 40 J^-.** tS* *-*,«.*^ «munDi' ,nmie„ » me i tt11 &ti«wuu ^*te. •*»*«!* *.>*'f|p /*•». ■!»*--- ■»« "•■t «e*i»*. •** -**l • % * * * *« f } - \j\JVflV l\Wk 1 , iui rn iieO- Spocial Attention Gh/cn to Mall Orders ■ »"■» * '- »■■" - ■'-''' '• ■"»nr" iwa*"-" " "■ """ &'V'Ti*«m_ntBr:iu.u .mt *i ,'HfiwnM.j.iM -tif ihkiw M__ ^_.". «u.<_l.-A<t.*u1W_>A«&£BkXSt*^.&£ysrl&M&Z*.-<Hl,: _—•._ j2X,.ii--.r ti_.t>e£rtiA_._ _i.*-«B!*it-*N*.ia-l. u.-Uih_>)_p iX-Ha* <___r«tb^V- fi**- PAGEVSIX THE DISTRICT LEDGER, FERNIE, B. C. DECEMBER'17, 1910. Lessons from Disastrous Fires in the Past::Precautions Dealing with Fires By Thomas K. Adams While the death rate resulting, from mine fii'es in this country in Uie past has not boen high compared with those resuUinp,* from other causes, yet. it is sufficiently high to wan-ant us in devoting some lime to the proper consideration of such a subject. We are eosnizjint of the fact of the direful effect both in the loss of life of the workinc. men and, tho destruction of valuable property, large expense, and general annoyance to the mine owner. The cause and effect of mine fires, find their preventatives, are all reasonably well known to every intelligent theughtful and practical mining man. Such disasters ought to be classed as being preventable. j In looking over ihe accounts ot some of tbe mine fires which have happened in this country, which have startled,thc general public moro thnn others, I was forcibly struck with throo of them (Avondnle, Hill Farm an.l Cherry), especially in the, general aspect at least of the*similarity of their' cause and effect, and of the cycle of years bet wen each.-' The Avondala' Mine was a single shaft opening. The structural material used in ilie shaft lining, partitions, derricks, ancl breakers, was composed of wood. The fire originated at the bottom of the'shaft, - caused by the carelessness of ihe furnace <man in lighting the furnace fire, thereby setting fire to the wooden partitions, etc. This fire occurred in the month of September, ISC!), and in it 109 lives were lost. £s you remember no adequate meat*,-, were at hand with which ,to extirr^tiit-'n'tho fire. Hill-Farm Mine fire was the direct retn-t of a very thou*, ilie*--- act on th.*-. part of. the mine sup-ivintendont in directing tho work of cutting into a drill hole adjacent to the main slope, which was 520 feot deep, with explosive gas and water in it, and doing this \\oik on the day shift when men were ;i( work beyond the locution of the bore hole toward the bottom of the slope; the said hole being penetrated by the miner's pick, released its contents, consisting of water and explosive gas, and the'boy T-lays, standing nearby, seeing the immediate danger, he, with manly presence of mind, thought, of the men at tho bottom of the slope, and while he was on his thoughtful mission in passing the loca-. tion of the fateful bore hole, with his open light to warn the minors below, hejgnLfed~t_he_gas_^h___flam_e___th__ii&, from set fire to the brattice cloth in turn set fire to the wooden' overcast, "the men beyond the fire were trapped and thoir means of escapo cut off. This mine fire happened in April, 1-S90, 21 years aftor the Avondalo disaster; Thirty-one persons wore lost, and now, with 19 Intervening years, tho public was almost paralized by the effects of tho Cherry Aline fire. The Cherry Mine disaster tho effects and details of which you are all more or less familiar with, originated at tho No 2 seam landing of the escapement shaft, and was caused by tho ignition of hny from tho flame of a crudo, improvised, unprotected illuminating contrivance': The flnmo from tho hay was communicated to tho overabundance of wood supporting raatorlal nt. tho landing, and adding thereto Iho inadequate monns available to successfully deal wllh n fire of "nob magnitude, with tho Ill-judged nnttons of tho inoxperlencod men uf tho bottom, tho trap was comploto nnd tho men caught, therein, so wo havo now to record Iho greatest and mosl rtlsastr- i- ous mino flro in the history of tho coal milling industry nf this country, so far as tlm loss of life is concerned, Two liundi-oil mid slxly-niglit lives wero lost in iho Cherry Mine disnlser. After tlio Avondnlr. disaster It, bo- cnmo vi'ry plain oven to our law innkci'H tlinl two openings, sepiirntod and npni'i, woro iicci-sHiiry In ovory souni of conl tn afford a ronsonnbln rnoiiHiiro of protect ion lo tlio work men in llio mine in llio ovont of mine firos at. HlinflR or slopos. The Kill Fnrni Minn (llsnsler mndo again evident In our legislators the. ndflliloniil nor.-sully ef providing hot- tor moan*-* of oxlt. to and from iiiIiioh for the minors, nnd tlio elimination under ccrliilii conditions, of tho use of rnnbinilionlbln material In tlm oroc* tion of overcasts and permanent stoppings, and providing additional passages for travelling ways, etc.- Now-that the Cherry'Mine disaster has passed into record with its baneful .effects, keenly, felt by all.sane men, will thc losson to be learned therefrom be remembered and heeded by us? The coal mining operations are visited by other mine fires, from other causes than those mentioned, and which are destructive in tlieir effects, such as fires at mule stables.- at oil shanties,* electric and gasoline pump houses, from blasts firing , explosive gas and fino coal at the face of the workings of the mines, fires at trap doors, fires on intake and return air-, courses, probably from carelessly constructed and unprotected electric cables or wires, etc., and gob fires caused by renson of leaving fino coal and other combustible matter in them. ,It has always appeared to me that the causes of mine* fires were so ap-, parent to the thoughtful and intelligent * mining man that their occurrence ancl their ill effects were unnecessary, and an unnecessary burden to be borno by the coal mining.industry of this country. The prevention of mine fires lies in tho removal of the causes, which are well, known, and the knowledge of means and methods to be employed for. their elimination, being within the range and scope of the ability of the ordinary mine official, the wonder is that they do happen. To secure freedom from mine fires I be- lievo lies almost entirely within the intelligently directed administrative powers of the mine management,* and_-in my opinion if the mine officals are careful,, alert and capable men, immunity from them can be secured. When the people engaged in the coal mining industry realize that the mining of coal is surrounded by many hazards, when they settle down to a more sober reflection and learn to reason out the fact that certain' causes will produce certain effects, that life is more than meat, more safe 'and sane methods in operating the-coal mines will prevail in this country.* _ *- ^Preventive Measures There should be employed at every- mine- a competent, thoughtful, careful, and ever-vigilant mine foreman to have exclusive control of the employes and the workings of the mine; and a part of his duties should be to see that all employes are instructed and trained in thc use of all fire-protective appliances, to keep'the mines free "an"d^lean7Tts~rtrr_aVpra"etiEaT5ierof*air rofuso combustible matter, and that other' protective regulations, through the maintenance of rigid discipline among all employes ,in the mine, are observed, and that the details of tho operating, system relating thereto be strictly attended to. ■ Every coal mine should consist of two separte openings, and one of them should bo used exclusively for an escapement,' and these two openings should bo separated by at. least 500 foot, if practicalblc. The escapement shaft, if ovor' 100 fot in depth, should bo equipped with safe and efficient hoisting apparatus, "The structure at the hoisting shaft, should bo built of stool, nnd tho engine nnd powor house should be bulll of concrete, brick or masonry; tho shaft linings to bo concrete, and tho shnft bottoms, If needing supports for Iho roofs, should bo of stool I beams,, concrete, or brickwork; doors botwoon main shnft and tho oscnpomont shaft, should bo so locntod ns to bo easily aceossiblo lo the workmen from nit purls of tlio mlno by convonlonl. I ravelling wnys, othor than those which lend directly lo the bottom of tlio liolslliiK shnft; mule slnblos, if not entirely prohibited, In tho mlnos, should bo built of Incombustible miller- Ini, and lllumliinlod wllh protected In- ('iindOHcont oloclrlc lights, (ill7*ill, electric nad gasoline pump houses should ho kopt. free from combustIblo mntor- Inl, and be built, of concrote, brickwork, or mnsonry. When tho main workings of n nilno lmvo iidvnnood n.di'lO fool iu length and tho romnlnlng oxtonl or tho property nnd Iho othor conditions wiiitm)1 It, un auxiliary os- ciipenient, opening should lio provided nud (!i|ulp]iiiil with efficient nud no- cpsHiiry mnchlnory; n wntor syHleni under Hiifl'li'lont pressure, nnd men of lho dlfforont. lnngiingos Instructed and trained in its use, should be installed at all important mines, and the said system should be carried into the interior of them, and tho whole equipment tested frequently to prove its efficiency and all parts and connections kept in first class condition and ready for use arall times; all eloctric cables or wires, etc.,'should be well supported-and insulated, ancl not allowed to come in contact with combustible material. In tho blasting of coal, permissible explosives * should bo used; mines should he patrolled by experienced and reliable miners after shots have been fired; all combustible,.ma- lerial should as far as practicable be removed from gobs or abandoned parts of the mines'* and then kept * as well ventilated as possible; a telephone system should lie provided at important mines so that communication can bo had between persons outside, and at all important stations inside of them; refuge chambers, efficiently constructed and equipped and conveniently locat ed should be provided in all large and fi^agcrous mines. Mines should be provided with a powerful reversible fan and it should be placed on a separate shaft, cased in steel, and fitted with relief doors opposite the direct'tunnel or shaft, and so situated as to be out of the direct line of the possible dynamic .forces which may result from "explosions. . ' ., . ' "Dealing with Mine Fires In dealing with mine fires time is an important factor. A mine fire must be quickly and accurately located and dealt with promptly. The first thing to do after a fire lias been discovered' is to warn the men in the interior of the mine and have them removed as expeditiously 'as possible. Never forget this safety measure, no matter how trifling the fire may appear at its inception, especially if the fire originates at a dangerous location in or-about the mine. Prepare to' fight the fire with the: means at hand, and at once. The air currents must be kopt under perfect control by the parties dealing with the fire. The main point to keep in view in the control of the air-currents is to, so conduct them as not to carry the smoke to the workmen or to carry the explo- the human factor engaged counts ''for more than anything else. The ideal man to cope successfully with mine fi:-e_! must have decision of character, good judgment, aiid general intelligence; be physically strong, and not afraid to. tise his strength, courage, and great tenacity and persistency; and above all, when conditions are 'well considered, decisions made, and plans and methods agreed upon, 'do not' allow anything emanating from irresponsible parties to intervene in the carrying,-out- to a finality the plans agreed upon. WORKMEN'S COMPENSATION FOR INJURIES ACT —DEATH OF WORKMAN In an action by,, tlje window aud administratrix of a workman who was killed while in the employment of the defendants, to* recover damages for his death, the jury found that the defen dants wero guilty of negligence that caused the accident, that the deatli was caused by a defect in the construction, of tho ways and' plant, and also by reason of the negligence of the superintendent, whose order the deceased was bound to obey and did obey, while* acting in . obedience to such ordor; and that the plaintiff was not guilty of contributory negligence. In addressing tho jury, counsel for the plaintiff told them that they should .find what was equal to tbe wages for three years of any person in the same grade as th plaintiff, which would amount to between $:_.- 200 and $2,400, and that front' this they should deduct $1,000 for insurance, which the plaintiff had received. The trial judge (Mr. Justice Clute*? in his charge to the jury, endeavoured to correct this statement of plaintiff's counsel, which the judge regarded as a misapprehension of the 'law, and upon the jury returning a verdict of $1,200, the judge thought that they had deducted tho $1,000 for insurance, but. did not say so in the verdict. Thereupon he asked them if they meant to find that $2,200 was the ani- out of the damages and from that had deducted $1,000, leaving .$1,200 as the verdict, and".to this' they all answered that that was what they meant. The judge was of opinion that' there was no doubt upon the evidence that the damages -would amount to at least $2200, and the question to he decided was whether the verdict should be entered for $1200 or $2,200 He was of opinion that had the damages in the case been assessed under Lord Campbell's Act, 'without tho limitation, im- he may select, or to which he may be assigned by the company, 'and in consideration of his'* employment by said company, we agree that in case of injury td'said son, he alone shall have the right to sue therefor, and we expressly'waive all claim to his wages or earnings, present or future, it being the intention hereby to fully emancipate said son, and to have him considered, to all intents and purposes; as an adult." , Notice that the-parent is cut out from interfering in the nature of employment given the hoy. He'may be put into a- dangerous place, for his youth makes him easily imposed upon, and his parents are prevented from protecting him," and if ho is injured they may not sue in his behalf. The child must forego suit until he; Is twenty-one years of age, or apply to the capitalist controlled courts to appoint a guardian ad litum for the purpose of the suit. Ills parents cannot sue for his wages so if a dispute arises it goes as in the case of damages. * His parents are prevented by the agreement from bringing the suit, and thc boy is prevented by his age. Cut out from his union with his fellow workmen, driven by-tho hard bargain of the all-powerful employer from' the natural protection of* his parents and his home, he stands alone ancl helpless before his masters who have more power than many kings. Before the law he is an infant. This name "an infant' suggests to our minds protection and love and care, such as all infants need, but the name is but a mockery until the law protects infants from .the' rapacious brigands who now exploit them. DR. WRIGLESWORTH, D. D7S. , DENTIST. Office; Johnson-Faulkner Blook. Hours 9-12; 1-6; Phono 72 •ernie B. C. DR., J. BARBER, DENTIST Office Henderson Block, :F ernie B.C. Hours 9 to 1; 2 to 5; 6 to,8. Residence 21 Viotoria Ave. W. R.Ross K. C. -W. S. Lane ROSS & LANE Barristers and Solicitors Fernie,.B. C. Canada. L. P. Eckstein D. E. McTaggart posed by the Workmen's Compensa- sive gas to the fire, if there be any .ac-i tion for Injuries Act it could scarcely cumulation of it at hand. - The smoke must be carried directly to the return air-course. Whether or not the fan has to be reversed, or the air-current reversed or short-circuited, will depend on the location of the-fire and "tlr-rwFmmdiiT-'*'^ ter will be determined by the persons having.control of the work. The'men dealing with the firo must fight it from the direction of the intake air- current, keeping the current always under control by means of temporary brattice work. The workmen must, use safety lamps while doing the work,' The firo must be fought* persistently by means of the hose nnd water nnd extinguisher, nnd the fight must never bo given up while hope lasts, or'untll it is certain that the firo has passed the,stage of control. Tho utmost care shouid be exorcised by thoso engaged In such work to protect themselves from any dangerous gases which may be produced while dealing with tho firo, If the well-directed efforts put forth to extinguish tho firo have failed, It should bo sealed off promptly so as to exclude lho air, at the same tlmo observing the necessary precautions when building the dams to provide thom with tho 'oscripes so that accuralo rondlngs cnn bo had from tlmo to timo of (ho condition of the onclosod nt- niosphoro nnd of tho toniporaturo and nature of the gnsos in the flro zone, Aftor a reasonable time hns been nl- lowed, If the exclusion'of nil' hns'not ncrompllshed Its purpose, tho burning area must bo filled with wntor nnd nl- lowed to romnin flooded until thoro is ro doubt, of tho firo hnvlng boon extinguished. In making preliminary inspections lo detormlno lho oxncl location of a mlno firo, wo would ndvlso the porsons wlillo doing ho to uso the roscuo np- pitrntUH or oxygon holniol, nnd when going to niiilco tests to nscortnln tho conditions surrounding tho fire thnt thoy Hhould uso mich nppnniluH by nil inoniiH, To HiiccoriKfuly donl with mine firos bo doubted that having regard to the earning, power of the deceased, his age and that of the plaintiff, a very much larger, verdict would have been given. By statute, in England (SEdward, 7 chapter 7) it. is provided; that in as- "s"(fs"si"ng"Tdamages7~unner~Iiord^Camp' bell's'Act, there shall not be taken into account any sum paid or payable tinder a contract of insurance, whether before or after the passing of the Act. This is a charge in the English law by the statute named. Section 7 of the Workmen's Compensation for Injuries Act, which limits the nmount of compensation, also provides tliat such compensation shall not bo subject to a deduction or abatement by reason or on nccount of or ln respect of any matter or thing whatsoever, savo such as i.s specially provided for under section 12 of the Act, and section 12 has no reference to insurance Having regard to. this soction the judge was of opinion that tho jury having found lho damages to bo $2,200, ought not. to have deducted the $1,000 for insurance, nnd, there being no dispute as to their having found*the amount of damages he considered ho was entitled upon their answers to direct judgment to bo entered for tho plaintiff for $2,200, which ho accordingly did, with costs of nctlon. (Dawson v. Niagara nnd St. Catharines Rnllwny Company) Canadian Pacific Christmas and New Years HOLIDAYS1 Fare and One-Third for the Round Trip ■ Between ,all stations on the Main Line, Port Arthur to Vancouver and intermediate branch lines., Tickets on Sale Dec. 22nd to % d Dwirr *wl Cl.m Baking Powder its superiority- Is unquestioned Its fame world-wide Its use a protection and a, guarantee 1 against alum food ii The low-grade powders arc made from "phosphate alum/' or "sodium aluminum sulphate, which is piilso alum, a mineral acid, and that makes the food unhealthful. One pound of the imitation (25c.) powders contains five ounces of alum, a mineral poison. Food fcabecf with alum baking powdcf s Is found to contain a portion of the alum unchanged. The continued use of alum made food impairs digestion, causing dyspepsia*. The careful housewife wheu buying baking powder, will examine the label and take only a brand whose label shows tlw powder to be made from cream of tartar. TRead the Label PROTECTING INFANTS Jany. 2nd, 1911 Final Return Limit January 5th, 1911 Por further particulars' apply to nearest Canadian Pacific Railway ticket agont. , ■■' ECKSTEIN & McTAGGART BARRISTERS, SOLICITORS, ETC. Cox Street Fernie B. C. F. C. Lawe Alex. I. Fisher LAWE & FISHER " ATTORNEYS Fernie, B. C. - ■TEE.* FERNIE LUMBER CO. A. McDougall, Mgr Manufacturers of and Dealers ih all kinds of Rough aiid Dressed Lumber o Send us your orders FERNIE UNION DIRECTORY Lizard Local General Teamsters No. 141. Meets evory Friday night at 8 p. ra. Miners' union hall. J. Jackson, Prosldont; E. Marshall., Recording Secretary. W. A. CONNELL Pioneer Builder and Contractor of Fernie ESTIMATES FURNISHED ************************** ROMA HOTEL | Dining Room and Beds under * New Management. . J First class table board J ROYAL HOTEL FERNIE Meals 25c. Meal Tickets $5.00 BANQUETS CATERED FOR Rates $1.00 per" day R. Henderson, Dining Ronm M kk*********-kkk***icK*k***** Loans On first . class business and residential property. DROP IN MATTER AND TALK,THE OVER WITH US Real Estate & Insurance Cree & Moffatt Bartenders' Local No. 514: Meots 2nd and -1th Sundays nt 2.30 p.m. Socrotnry J, A. Gouplll, Waldorf Hotel Gladstone Local No. 2314 U. M. W. A. Meets 2nd nnd *!th Snturdny Minors Union hall. J), Hoes, So.**. Ily Akiios II. Downing; - - ■ Thoro is n Brent dual of loose talk about child lnbor. Fow people realize whnt a IcHIn-? Irngody It railly is, Tho Pnnlflc .-.loolrlo Rnllwny Company, n powerful corporation In Los AiiroIoh, employs ninny boy workers, NoodloHB to Hny, most of thoso boys nro drivon by llio nood hi lliolr own fnmlly by tlio lush nf liiinR*»r. Whon Riich n boy applies for work bo is put (broiiKb n liumlllalliifj; cnto* gory o£ qiiostlons. It might bo np* preprinto that tho compnny lisle him nbout his oxporlonco nnd his ability lo do tbo work which they want dono, Hut Hint Is not tho thin,? on which llioy lay omphnslH. Tho Htrowj is laid on nnotlior point. Does ho bc'lon-j lo n trillion union? 11 iui bo over bolnni;od tn on_? Will ho wireo novor to join" ono In tho futuro? Thoso (|ii(*HtlniiH tintIsfnctorlly nn- Hwnrm. robs tbo child of nil protection whicli iiHHOi'lnllnn with his followH would rIvo hlm. ills omployorrt hnvo tliolr iiKROclnttoiiH, of counm, but ho must iij;i*o not io unlto with IiIh follow workers, Thoy miiHt bo allnn lo lilm and uh Htnumui'H,'or ho will not bn employed. If'lm In Injured In bis work nnd tbo !.!..;.: ■'.*:• !:. :■.:'.;■ -:-;■ '."*■ In'. t" Mio otlmr -wnrkfi'H, tliey are then his fellow HKi'vnntH, for tho purprmo of pro- lectin-,' the employoi* from n Ilnblllty for Ills Injiiiy. Hut for the* purpose of |*i*ot.-et.ii*K himself he must hnvo no connoc'llnn with thom. Ho must stnnd .l.U_t*_', Of foiirsn, lii'liiK under oko, ho Is conslderod an infant at law, nud lm hns lhe pro.'-cilrin of his parents. Hut In ili-iilliiK will! the opulent corporutlon oven this Is denied him. Kor before ho cnn 1'iiKimc iu tliolr b'tvIco his I'-.ir-T-t ■ i*,-,'i i 'Ay.w uu u.*;i'"'-iuenf which coutiiliin: tlio followlni; conditions: Tlil*t -i.ni "ip ,-iy iinf'tipo In nny cnp.-iclly Typofjraphlcal Union No. c:-5* M?ots last Saturday In ench month nt tho LedRor Office, A. J, Buckley, Sec- rot nry, Local Fernio No. 17 8. P. of C. Moots In Minors Union Hall every Sundny at 7.-ir> p.m, Everybody welcome, D. Piilon, Socrolavy-Troasurei'. Amalgamated Society Carpenter*} and Jolner8:—Moot In Minors Hull ovory nil ornate Tliui-Bdiiy at 8 o'clock. Ai Ward, secretary. P." 0. 307. United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Jolnora.—Local 1220, I), J, EvniiH, Proflldonl; I<\ II, Shnw, Socrotary, NOTICE Notice 1« horoby i.lvon that nppllcn Hon will bo maihi hy tlm Crow's Nok*. & Northei'ii Hnllwav (lonipiiny lo tho log-Mint lira nsBombly of lho I'rovlnre of Hritish Columbln, fit. It'J next bus- hIiv., for nn net to oxU-irJ-tlio limn fur the coiiimoiieomont -jf thn const ni..** tIon of Its railway, nnd for tho on* iiiii nnt of tho nnpluil o( lho snld coiiii pany nn provided by Niib-Hoetlon (5) or unction *M or tho Hritish Columbia I'nilwny Act, Tir»p«'PTT, Fr MWonV Bnlletlnrn for the Appllpnntn. Hilled at. Victoria, H,C„ this 10th dny of October, 1010. ••**•**•******••***•*••••* SINGER E W I N G MACHINE CO W M. BARTOH AR-cnt Fcrnic Branch Pclln.it Ave. North Bar Unexcelled Alf White Help Everything. Up-to-date Call in and see us once •SBmZBBSEBBBm I_IIM_D_V ^^ ■■■villi*-—■ ■ r_ .!n_i*,i-*t>*or_i>ti.i:'iM-niir__D.,^__ wuiiii—i viJ'uinuzin-uj.iY^rrOp:—™ ************************** LIVERY and Transfer Wood and Hard Coal $ for Sale m+*%i*.**jam-m*4m' NOTtr.K. George Barton 6 Phono 78 | The Southern Central Itnllwny compnny will npply to tho I'nrllnmont of (,'aunda nt Hh next, horhIou for un f.et: 1. Au Iiui'IzIhk ll lo c-oiifitrui-t iho fo'i'iviiif, hraiich lines—(n) from ft pnlnl m or nrnr wlir-m Dw main Uno ciohkoh thu North HiiHknlehownn river !n tho l-iovhii-ii of Albertn northwent- ft» FURS'. HIDES T__S_!_ *l l____V.liU tar k\nit f**li. 10 to IK**} tntitj Bioni,)- furif-H In *Mr. lt«w _Tnni •_n4 IflAt* tn*niitt>*Hl *t> »iU it lif.ni.i. Write fi.rT'rlM. J.lit. MurVH IU*r»-rt, hhl|,|,lna 'Urn, on-l M-mr HUNTERS' &TR APPEHS'GUIDE, .-.^ 'U_N,«np. Mp_M.if-.ar ittWtm, Ifl rMrt, Iwllur I*"un4, Iwukl.f wlh«l»»*J-rl»i.f wrMlill. |!l«rtr»U»|>!l tut_>»■(»»__. lit -pp-p-ml tripr!*,. _' Kurp*.in, p,-p.<?_, Tf,dprj( Oimt I **,, llffw fen-1 *....» I*". Ir*p, ■nl ... I*vf.»« ■ t*f» 'cm..<iI t.*ri>_r, Jl'i»r#. iilptrKiip-iriHv^lib. rn,-*. IJ Tnf*---ri-..tt.,.ii>m, 11 _:., tht,., untiM li.v. U>*mitH\ _M«. tut M>inH« iUitu4l>M*i'*"',iiMfi»vin|||i:<lniPtl ll W)i*»ri/*lli«, .*"', i, <*■ »l |1jmi_urwUuu^f>. __«]». »tt«. Aa-luvk Ur-M^ll-tfb M MUtttaptUfeUlM* oily, ui-ohhIuk tho AilmlniHkti rivor, thonco to n point on tho 1 _aco river nt or near DunvoKnm, tlionco to Pur- snip rivor, thenco Houthorly to tho Koebneo rivor, tlionco RoutliwoMorly to Donn'H Channel, or to annllnor'fl ■"iinnl nnd HO from n point on the Rile river In tho Provlnco of UrillHh Columbia by tho moat, ituimblo iouiu oimtorly to tho Watorton river, tliento oanti'rn to n point on lho International bonndnry near Cci.tts. 2. lOxtnmlliiR tho tlmo within whloh ., - - - - " , i* ■ 11 -.V A..,.J V1,,... .h'u.V'o .*.'. ....-,. -.._ _<_.._-«_^J from tho city of Vnncouvor iinrthorly nnd onKlerly hy way of tlm Kootentiy 1'iihh to whin* point oil tho Old Mnn rivor In tho Provlnco or Alborln, thenco 110rt.l10n.1lorly throiiKh tho Provlnco of Rasliiitchownn to hoiiio point on the «:linr-'_i nf Dw rfiidinri'ii buy nf IfiiHt ouo hundred miles north of Fort ■flnir.lilll on tlm .hm-rlil]! river. .'I. AuthorhliiR IL to conm.-cl, wltli foielRn rnllronilH. I. Aiitlinrlxhifr I-* to' ltien*finn llu boudlni? power**; nnd for other pur- •jvoccs. A\m.R\\r T, THOMPSON', Kullcllor for tho Applicant. Dated nt Ottnwn MiIh SHi dny of November, A. 1),. 1010. 1G-Gt _ ovuio's Lending Commercial iuul Tourist Hmiw S. F. WALLACE, Prop. JOHN B. WATSON Chartered Accountant, Assignee, Llq uldator nnd Trustee; auditor to lho Cities of Calgary and Fornie. CALGARY, ALTA. P. O. Box 308 H. H. Depew ELECTRICAL ENGINEER AND CONTRACTOR P. O, BOX -123. FERNIE NOTICE TO CREDITOR8 In the District Court of the District of Cnlgary In the Estate of Stephen Coughlin (Deceased) NOTICI'j Ih horeby kIvoii purminnt to tho order of IIIh Honor JuiIko Wlntor, dntod thn 2-t Hi dny or Novombor, 1010, that all Pomona Imvlng c-lnlmB nKnlnHt. tbo cHlntn of HTKPI1WN COlKilIMN, Into or lho City of Spol.-*. *»«« In tho Stnto of Washington, ono or thn United fltnloH or America, who <llo<l on tho luth dny of Mnrch, A.l). l'jii',1, ill, i'ulllii!, ill I.I... _.'itJ..lli.<. ...' Hritish Columbia, luteHtnto, nro ro- ipiCHted to mail hy pout propnld or delivered to tbe undorHlBiiod Solicitor for Harry 13. Shonfleld, to whom nd- rnlnlntrnllnn of Mm mild emntn wnn Uiniited by ihu nnld coun on Iho 2..rd day of September, IfllO, thoir jinmnn and nddreHHCH nnd full partlcularfl of their chilniH In wrlllnp., nnd of any oeiiilly held by them (mich particulars to ho verified by u Htnluloiy declaration) on or beforo the .'list Decombnr, A.D. lino, afler which duto tho ad* ministration will mlmlnlHtor tlio iihhoIb of the hii lii doroiiKoil, nnd will nnt ho llnhlo for nny part, thereof to any per- ho:*i of wIioko claim ho filial] not then have received notico. Dated at l.owdoii, thin 15th dny or N'ov-f-mbpr, 1010, JOHN' MAHNKTT, Innliifull, Albertn, Solicitor for tho 18-1T AdmlnlHtnilor ■___ THE DISTRICT LEDGER, FERNIE, B. 0. DECEMBER 17, 1910. PAGE SEVEH P. Carosella Wholesale Liquor Dealer Dry Goods, Groceries, Boots and Shoes Gents', Furnishings BAKER AVENUE BRANCH, AT HOSMER, B.C.. The Week's News for f Our Foreign Br others\ ESPLOSIONE DELLA MINA . Dl BELLEVUE, ALTA, Nowhere in the Pass can be found SUCH A DISPLAY We have the best money can buy of Beef, Pork, Mutton, Veal, Poultry, Butter, Eggs, Fish, "Imperator Hams -and. Bacon" Lard, Sausages, Weiners and Sauer Kraut. PHONE OB CALL tow... «*C**- ' Calgary Cattle Go. Seguendo la serie dei fatali incidenti individuali della mine di carbone dell' Alberta, nuove notizie purtroppo potete avere da Bellevue. Sono notizie terrihili; notizie che hanno gettato nella piu tetra costerna- zione un numero grande, tropp'o rile- vante di famiglie, un numero infinite di poveri minatori, e diro, slcuro dl essere interprets dell' opinione generale, niiove ehe hanno arrecato nel cuore di tutti i minatori del Pass, tris- tezza,. lutto, .scoraggiamento, e, sopra tutto dlsgusto; SI, DISGUSTO! Erano lo otto (8) di sera (9 Dec., '10) il fischio, sempre di mal augurio quando si fa sontire fuori tempo, an- nunciva ai vivi che qualche catastrofe, forse irreparahile era successa. Unanime, ahlme! sempre sono un- animi' i cuorl del lavoratori in simili frangenti, tutti corsero a prestare il lors amto,. forse 1'ultimo ai fratelli Phone 56 >43MB> Fernie-Fort Steele Brewing Co., Ltd. eer % Bottled Goods a Specialty i § o ^«&eS5><*_S5«E_ GE5*3P<5E><iS*i'E3f*2S'«»"i3E3 ♦■ • I annientati dall'immane esplbsione. Era'troppo tardi, molti ayevano'gia pagato il loro tributo all'umanita ed i pochi che furono potuto salvare, od al- meno eatrarre viventi lasciano molto a temere per il recupero della loro salute.' Sono le 5'p.m. 2-1 ore dopo l'esplos- ione e si hanno i seguenti risultati: Estratti vivi 16. Do. morti 27 Nella mina'vi sono ancora.,4 persone per i quali non v'e piu speranza. - ' Fra i morti de nostri counazionali noto: - Ernesto Gera e fratello Michele. M. Quintillio. - -. T. Quintillio. S. Dercoie. S. Tripodi. A*. F. Tripodi. A. Martini. Joe Bonato. -, S, Cimetti. V. Roberti. * v John Basso.' Sia pace a loro, pero, vadan pure i nostri encomi ed i nostri elogi ai cora- ggiosi vonuli da tutti i paesi limitrofi per'prestaro aiuto, 1'ultimo forse, ai fr'alclli disgraziati. Tcniamo far condsccrc al mondo l'croico atto compiuto dal Fire Boss TCi-.pf1_Milei-.snn' di Hnsinpr. B. C. ac- mines has more than doubled in ten years, from $2,546,076 in 1900 to $5,- 552,062 last year. , The Witwatersrand district of South Africa is said to he the greatest gold producing'centre of lhe world at, the present time, A large proportion of the so-called Holland flowering bulbs imported into this country tvery year in reality come from the south of France. . The surface soil and rock have"_een removed from a big Pennsylvania anthracite mine and the coai ,.ow is easily taken out by steam shovels. A distinguished. Vienna physician has attributed the increase in disease of tho respiratory organs lo the growing practice among men of going clean shaven,, * > Experts have estimated the waters of the state of Washington as capable of producing 8,00,000 horse powe- of which but 163,000 horse power vas been harnessed. The Hawaiian island of Lanai, wliich has been practically barren for several years, will be reclaimed by a water conservation system and devoted to sugar beet culture. Next to the Washington monument, the new Pilgrims' monument on Gape Cod, Mass.', which is 272 feet high, is the loftiest structure,of solid masonry on this continent. ' ' The British Weights and Measures' Association is receiving much encouragement in its campaign for the abolition of the 112 pound hundredweight in the United Kingdom. , Both Harvard and, John Hopkins universities are trying to find out whether the* education of animals is accomplished by the gift of imitation or the force of instinct. Save over 35% of the purchasing price on your range by buying a "Dominion Pride" direct from factory ^^»*--T.»-**-'?*t«,*^^5*g^*; j©rk*-»!_i-. -* -.wr- •— =_-•_■? ±W ,-?._*.•?. ■-&"..-*.•*■*.vv*.>-»•»>_< &^tt+-4:i£&fc*?*.tQ y^Pi** This Range Fully Guaranteed and Freight Paid ibr^wm^'r \ Feraie Dairy ,-| iniESH sulk, ■ i delivered to all , parts- of the lown V corso-al primo-appello telefonlco, in sit-me ad una squadra di soccorso ar- rivala per speciale da Hosmer. L'Alderson, era munito di un elmetto di sal- vatngglo (Iroppo sciirsl) se ne prlvo a boneficlo dl un fratello e..socomhette . ."Umillas premium pacts." I.o siny/.io niau'ca per'la critica dovu- la, quello che o certo si o clio fu un inaccllo, fu orriblo fa pieta e, dello nostre Autorita nessunn,' Kli italiani sono nulla anche per i loro agouti con- RolarI--"Verith.s." Timber Is" protected* from dry rot and, insect .attacks by0 boiling it and allowing,it to^cool,in and'absorb a saccharine solution by-a-"new process that comes from Australia. Although one-fourth of ,the area of S.axony is weeded tbe kingdom seldom has a serious forest fire because of the vigilance of the foresters and rigid laws' for 'the prevention of such fires. A new portable electric desk lamp is provided with v a hook so that it. may be'hung on/the.bead bf a hed or on. other furniture to "serve as a reading lamp.** --. An "automobile street sweeper iri use in Paris "is provided-with a water tank for sprinkling just ahead of the broom, which is 'revolved by the' motor .in WHY WE ARE ABLE TO SAV_ . YOU SO MUCH MONEY. We make the Ranges and place them in your Kitchen. There's only one transaction and one reasonable profit mada on tbe whole transaction. You .-- don't have to pay a fact oiy profit—then a jobber's profit—a retailer's profit—store Vent and clerk' hire—and expenses cf travelling-salesmen. Our( great " Factory to Kitchen" Plan enables'you to buy the best Range for the same price that the-wholesaler and jobber would have to pa v—and LESS than the retail dealer could get ii for—and on'bctter terms too. ."DOMINION PRIDE" RANGES would cost from $60 to §78 if sold by retail stores.' Our square deal wav of dealing direct with you—and saving you all the profits made on ordinary ranges—enables you to have a " Dominion Pride" Range for $11 to $10. " Dominion Pride" Ranges are made of best Blue Polished Steel and Malleable Iron. Polished steel does not need blacking* — simply go over it with a cloth and it will stay fresh and bright. Malleable Iron will NOT warp, crack or break, as cast iron will. Malleable Iron is used by railroads for car castings, and by Farming Implement Makers, because'of its superior strength. Cast Iron Ranges are cheap—even at their best—and expensive for you at^ anj price because they soon go to pieces. " Dominion Pride" Ranges will last a lifetime because they are built right, of the right material], by people who know. SAVE OVER 30% OF YOUR FUEL " Dominion Pride" Ranges have proved this by actual tests. Whether you use wood or coal " Dominion Pride " will cut down the cost of fuel by almost one-third. COLD rolled steel plate ovens, sectional iron lining Fire Kox with air chambers—double walled flues, interlined with asbestos—extra heavy grates—all help to make " Dominion Pride " the most economical Range you can buy. WE GUARANTEE THEM—ABSOLUTELY Over 6,000 of our.RANGES are in use in Toronto alone, and many thousands more in other parts of Canada. You get a Range that has proved its superiority in every way when you buy a " Dominion Pride," and our guarantee holds good for a year. This guarantee means every- thing to you—because you have an enormous factory and an old established Canadian Company back ofthe guarantee. Here's another point about " Dominion Pride" Ranges that is missing in Ranges bought at retail stores. Yon can always get new parts if you need them. WE PAY THE FREIGHT—RIGHT TO YOUR STATION Our price—direct from our Factory to your Kitchen is this—a "Dominion Pride" Range 8-18 or 9-18 top, with high closet shelf or elevated tank or flush reservoir, with zinc sheet to go under ^vRr.nge, 8 joints of blue polished steel pipe and 2 elbows -^slivered to any railroad express station in Ontario, Quebec, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia or Prince Edward Island—for $41 — • OR delivered to any railroad express station in Manitoba, Alberta, Saskatchewan or British Columbia—$4d r- $5 to be sentwith order, balance to be paid when Range is delivered at your railroad station. If not convenient to pay cash we will trrange to accept your Mote. Our Illustrated booklets tall ths -whole story of "Dominion Prldo" Runoos, ond explain the details of our "Factory to Kltohon" plan of saving you monoy At least, write for tho booklets. You'll find thom wonderfully into, ostirig. Send to-day. Canada Malleable & Steel Range Mf g.Ce, Limited, §g?jg.o [IN WRITING PLEASE MENTION THIS PAPER] "■ ' . Sm S_S Sanders & Verhaest Brothers. * \ Proprietors •**■*'KSI LISAA N'GITA I KAUHEITA TAPATURMIA! Di-v Cunlwooil nt .$2.01) pi-i' Hick, O.O.l), Hoi-mo iiiiiI CiilU-v for hire OIl.VVIMi IH.NI-. A pi ily, \V>r. Hicikkn', Phone. Kl .oi'iiii*, ]),<!. Fernie Orchestra Mimical I'iivlIch nnd nancescnlcrod fur, The liest iuul very l,-il.e,st nnisie In (he dlali-lot, Km' iiiii'tli'iiliir npply lo Thoo. MruxanohllOi Box 333< Fornio or Blcr, Zncoarro -letlen. Uiotln*."'u knrsimylisl'fioul'olle liijis-iu i'i valine*.*1. J_i siniren ltr.ni- lniistukson losllle, sokn kalplon. Per ji'iilnliin Jnlko.on puolisen nd'oalul-.y- iiiiiesUi kuudoata mlohesla joika mon- Ivaf kaivnnlonn ollon ton _ltii, vakovia ):t (i x', nn oln!iv.n.')mIim kohnckymnicn* la yksi uliHta owal nahnol aurinkoa onaa! Wloln yksy jokn lull tolslsta kaup- uiiRlsta auilamanii ja polasinmaiui iiailn kawuntiossa olovla, niyoakln mc- netti honkonsa. Tiiiiinii Ilniiipa uliraniicoii maohoii ninii oil I-. Aldoi'KOu, llosmoi-lHla. Han jattaa niyoa jalkocnsa surovan loHkon jn orpoja Inpsln, Tama tapaturnia on taaBcn tohnyt pnljon, orpoja ja loskln, Soiirnava on liiott.clo misla jotka moiiottlvai. honkoiiHii tciBsa lapatiiv- massa. 1 Ionium I _ppo, C. Lohli, Potor Paul. -lolm Iioho. Vnluo Kmih.J tnon. ,1. Ulvlnon. linns Wollhorg. Ann. Oiinloek. Aiulrmv Sauvl. stead of by "tlie roar wheels as usual. The increasing use of oil fuel in the British navy has so polluted somo of Kiigland's harbors that special-regulations have been adopted governing its uso while a vessel is in port. o ' Australia raises nearly 10,000,000 acres 'of wheat a year. Alaska has -1,000 miles of waterways navigable for steam vessels. . ,A non-inflammable moving picture film has been brought out lu Germany. * An_ average of three now comets a year are discovered by astronomers. India now* ranks next to tho United States as a cotton produciiiR* nation. • Detroit soon is io be furnished with electric power from Niagara falls. In lho amount of Its shipping Singapore Is llio eight greatest port In the world. i.*;.--*Dp.r'ybu:'sa^ 7,7A7Um'e.Sw.i)income', when'■■your^fina'fi^ ciai:. resources wilKbe strained, to jneet £so_se?unexi-ected.demand7:;''W"ill' rybti .,'__a'Ye/to7su.ffc fw'illfypU'-'.be'-iin.'ia^ppsitlori 7yourI*Mpk;;acdoi^ 7kiDeppsit your savings*,in71iii,;Bahk_pf:; ■'■;:Hamllton7.nqw';***^ :;etnergtihcy7 comes : you,:■•■ wiii.7l}e7pre-*Jv ■;*p&red7-...77'^. \7",7777;7, t,--*'7.7-',i*:K''7?-' y yyrR'riiA.w.Ry;'.;Agentl iy'-'yr rr'yr'y:ryrr .rr fernie*';y?.v-y l_PPL_ ll ■M£L£ HEAD OFFICE HAMILTON mnaasmKatmartaamuM ■v__ REMOVE PROTECTION ON BEAVERS Animals Have Multiplied Durinn Close Season—Are Nuisance in Some Localities +**************************************************** * " . * -tt ■K ¥ t * | Us pay money to white labor THE WORLD AROUND An nltoi'iiatliig current of eleolrlf-lty pliingm-* buck and forth through llio I'llninoiil In nn liiciindcHciinl lump 10 tlniPH a second Tlio vnluo of tho output of Quohoc'ti VA'NCOUVRll, 11. C. — Provincial Gnmo "Wnnlon AVlllliiina says It Is probable that lhe restriction on hunting boavor will ho raised noxt fnll and Iho following yonr In certain sections of (bo provlnco, Tho closed season of llio last six yenrs haR resulted in a rapid Iiktoiiso of iho anlmalf* nnd in somo plncos thoy havo bocomo such iiulwiiiPOB ns lo load to spoclnl permission to destroy thorn, Tho government action wlion suspension of tlio closed season „omls next November, will ho directed to consorvo beaver eoluiilot* wlioro ihu dams nro doing no Injury and will bn iilmod nl llio prevention of liH-i-eiise so as to causo fliiinago, Tho anlninln will novor, how- over, bo nllowoil to got (o tho low point wlion llio pi'i'snnt restrlctInns woro fniniod, FERNIE STEAM LAUNDRY Quarterly Dividend Notice Notice is hereby given that a dividend at the ratcofSIX * PER CENT, per annum has been declared upon the paid-up capital stock of the Home Bank of Canada for the threo months ending* the 30th day of November, 1910, and the same will be payable at' the Head Office or any brandies of the Home Bank on and after Thursday, the First day of Decern- ber next. The transfer books will be closed from the lGth to the 30th day of November, 1910, both days inclusive. Tt'/ order* of thc Board. Toronto, October 26th. * JAMES MASON, „ General Manager. -mbmmwhhmmpMWW **********************k***ii*****k*********k*****tt***n UEKE______ _ :*i4_«u_tM.'*<#»#t*»lM«:«ni(»p>jwww<p_(. UNDERTAKER and EMBALtVIER 1 Coloman, Alia, ITOfL.HMW'ffl'MBf'^ GRAND THEATRE, MINERS' HALL Fernie's Favorite Theatre U ma __? 3L_jT-p'_viir _^jwt__.f "* _i* w jf _!*'j't _y*v''wi. m^'w _sif__Hnt_i|y __!** JONES llll*. IMIIM'IpAII IIAKI.ll Coleman Fernie Home Bakery and lii nc li Rooms •**_ W*__*ll**_Wnill_aa«IMW_M*«ll*_W*i WI Ml ■ ■'WIlW'-WW-tWllW-iiil.Mp^. Giveysacali Luncheons Served I'vci-y ility fi-oiiilln.iii. In II p.iii. Pork and Bcann Satui-Uay SHIP & MacKENZlE HIiii-ii I'limio l*£l llniM* I'l '- I"'i fo Limited Special Holiday Hampers A program of excellent Films especially selected for Saturday "Willie" An "Imp" Comedy i i, *' ,' Dainty Politician ■ A Thariiiouser Drama i Two Other Feature Reels uimh.i.nam: ami hi;i.\m, in-: \ i. i-Jii ypn-l.ll li.TllllK'-lll'-l'tM f"l' I'lll'tli-H, I'll- (Inter junr CIii-IhIiiiiin ('nld* i-iirl)* A|i|il.v r-in* I'rli.-u I-lnt lln-iiil anil CiiWi'H Hlilpiioil on Din l.or-nl fur l-iiiHiiM-M (MimiiH Two Shows Children 10c 8.00 & 9.15 p.m. Adults 15c t • ."* Mi ■MW'MIM-wr**^^ I am agent ior "Tiie Pride oi Alberta" A. Flour oi' wliich ono 'trial is all that is iicciUhI to provo ils worth. Try "<;HKMO" n hn*aU- (a>i (uud thai is a. (mul W. G. Warn Oonoral Morchant Hillcrest • Coleman Hotel In i-nmiillunif wllh Iho il'.ni.iiiil of nur -,i*i--<-ii!i in tin- clinlcc. nf M* quid llnlliliiy Olii'i'i*. \xo. urn 11-..11I11 )iiiitlni; ;i|i SPECIAL HOLIDAY CAS--S ■fiuil.'Uiiln*.-' t.lx t'lOlori iihh.H'Iiiii'iiih of lilf-h i;i*iiili' ..(mils iii'iilnln imckiiKiiii I'm- Mhlpiiii-ni nr hniun ili-lUory. Oi-ili'isfnr Chi hiiimi'i K\o ili-llvory iinint lm In Ilii' nvdiiliiK of lhe If^ml liml. ui'ili'i'i* Inr New Yi-ui- ilchvci-y will bo iK-ciipli'il up lo lho nluhl of Dec. *.:Kli, All iinli-i'K I'lllt-il ill rnliilloii mm ii-cclvi-il, no fill* yours t-.-ii'ly, Win. Mur, Prop. aUAA_4-. eO YEARS' '^liX^fcHltKCt lATENtS -♦*._«'_. fl i-.fiM^ Tn«oc M»nn« DESIGNa rrTW'* Coi»vnioHT» Ae. jtrr/*n/> .MiAtng n ukrl'-li mul rtoirflMI >n w»» ,111,',IP tl DU * ■•"> ■•■ ' *" i,*piii,>,',i, -rip.'it.i'-iil-'ii' Qlltctlf Mlf'I'llHIII l,lir t,|,lll|ill llnu wim','.' 1 _.!. Iii(tn,il'ini i» jipnli»Mf», iii-nii,i,lrt_.riiiiiMi!iiii-p*. Ilriimtrirtlrrimnildi'.it-il. HANOfiOQK •"« l"«,*Miti HAMPER No. I—PRICE $3.00 iW'i-hriii :;n iiikj I A, II. V, slu-rry I si. Auliln Cliii-i'i I Siiuti-iiii' 11. ti II, I Clii-ii-y Winn I MurM'llii Wine I old l'on i! I lot i los HAMPER No. 3—PRICi: %b,h0 rWclKlit f.n llm. I '1 liyo Wliliiltcy. U. H W, II old I'oit *.' Clurct •J ('hcrry Wltn* I JiiIi.'h Coiulon Itruiuly 1 Old Mallow Hrnlrh Wlilultoy (! & K I A. Jt. \. Minn** 1'J lint l Ioh HAMPER No. 5—PRICE $10.00 fWf-l*;ht Ml llm.) I Mrl-hf-i'ium Scotch - - 11 ■ t i t i (V,T W. 'iVyi* WhuVcy I Old fort Willi-, II. N*. Cn. 1 Tom <!ln, Wllxnn'H I Hutu, Tnri'iiilor 1 Slurry, A, It. V. 1 St. .Iiilicii t'liin-t I Hiiiiuo, l.i* Oiiitul **■** 1 O'l'.i.i ;. !'.•:.,, *""* WM ','•■;■ I lllink riir-rry Wlnr X H-iiili-Mip' l'> ,K- 11. ,lp.lil<i*.nr.iyrp._iu,|.i.-,.i.-.i. fifumuw,. *v It'll! flfn. ll|ill<it Hilrlirv ...r ..'.-lllillrf Mlimfl. 1'p.ii-t,i» H. ,ii ii,r,,u.li Mi.i n A l.u, rtxvlTf tpntatnotlti, wii1i*-juIcIp*i*-_o, |ut:,i /fiPMU ,*!,*,,, I*,*' ,,'IU*..'.>.-*, ,«..'- Scientific Etna' can. ..p*..,,-**-..'.-..",-- Hi*-''n.l.-l ■!"■■>'.». •*-_*''*"-*i *C*!_ ,ilttl_ i'f *'iT »>t«rii!*iit J «.ii<-'I-, !••■'•■•',« - «_'riip t:"i pi ri*»r,r.-**-«p"» I*--*--.**'. ^-M •" 5 M rnw»'li*n'i*r«. 1 iiri""i oe _, h v nu, \v«b. _i..ii. J'- c IlOllIlh. HAMPER No. 2—PRICE $.'1,00 <\Vi-l*-.lit :'.u It.:.) I ,lii|i-.- Coiiilnu Coi'iiin* I Si, ..oliiu I'liii'i-l I A, I! V, Slu-iry 1 Siiilih Wliii-lii'*. I.oi'licili-hl 1 IIM> Whlslicv, (!. t,- W. I Old I'oil li llotlll'lt HAMPER No. 4—PRICE $8,60 iWi'l.-hi :iu ll.*-,) I opinio, MoriMin llnu* 1 A. II, V, Sln-i'ry I V, O, ||„ In yi'H. iil.l Scnifli „ 1 .1. Ili-niy Coi.ii,'ic *•* 1 Ilyc O. fi W. 1 W li, il-il il i, ll il i.i.p,' ., li unities HAMPER No. 6—PRICE 112.00 i-whhW r>o iiih.i 2 PlntH ('hiiinpiii'.no ■ ■ , ■ • , ,, l , | ti,. 1 0. k W. Rye Whbkcy 1. I.oitcn'ii Wlilxliity I O'llrlon's IrlHh WhlHlicy ••• I Opinio, .MoiKiiu lln-rf. 1 <;onzii|i--/'K Slu'iry 1 llnindy, UoiivIit •■"» I U'l)|ir*|v\ I'cifcrllon Smtcll I *_-■;nn.*11n■, ll. .-, II. 1 Hi, Auhln -"liui'i. I"imii-1i. U: lioiili-n. Price F. O. li. Fr.n.e--C.ir_h niust accompany all orrfers Special attention to out-of-town orders PAGE EIGHT "THE DISTRICT LEDGER, FERNIE, B. C. DECEMBER 17, 1910. Merry Xmas! The CROW'S NEST TRADING CO., Limited The Store of Good Values Merry Xmas! A beautiful asortment 8f "Gift Merchandise" both useful and ornamental; articles i'or old and young, together with a range tliat will please the most particular buyer, awaits your inspection. Our reputation for good values and reliable merchandise is a guarantee that all gifts purchased here will prove equally satisfactory and pleasing to the recipient. Nothing in thc way of Ladies' "Wearing Apparel is more satisfactory for a gift, than a pair of Kid Gloves Finest quality Kid, lined with a heavy wool fleece trimmed with fur, two dome fasteners and wrist straps, gussett fingers, per pair. ...*... .$1.75 Ladies' plain French Kid Gloves with plain and embroidered backs, in tans, browns, greys, black and white',' per pair $1.25 AVe are showing thc season's latest novelties in many articles suitable for Christmas Gifts. These are put up in three groups, thc groups include Ilair Receiver?, Cushions, Hat Phis, Match, Pipe and Tie ' Holders. Made of silks, satins, moreen silks with hand painted decorations. Your choice 35c, 50c. and 75c. Wc are offering special values in our Handkerchief Department, we having a large and more complete range than in any previous season. Ladies' plain Linen Handkerchiefs in a good sheer cloth with wide and narrow hems. Extra value 10c. Ladies' fancy Lawn and Muslin Handkerchiefs with plain centres trimmed with Valencenne's .lace and insertion, in a variety of spot's and bars 15c. A large assortment of fancy Linen, with plain and fancy edges; trimmed with French Valcncennes and hand-made lace, each '. .25c. to $2.00 Nothing more appropriate and appreciated than a piece of fancy Neckwear for Christinas giving. , Our range consists of the newest and danticst assortment of Tics and Fancy Collars. Ladies' fancy Collars, made from nets, chiffons, silks'and satins; trimmed with Persian, gilt braids, Vaiencenncs and Applicque, in a large assortment of stylos and colors,-including black 35c. to $2.50 Fancy Holiday'' Linens, very acceptable for Christmas giving; a selection to please the most fastidious. Fancy Linen Squares and Runners, with embroidered corners,' others witii drawn work and hemstitched' * , bonleis , ........." '.' 75c. to S4.&0 Battenburg Cloths and Runners in a variety of designs and sizes 85c, to $3.50 ' o *' _______________ -[■._■..__: ___c._-i.__c. i i «,.._c<r„. ..-*• - _..]_*____,, ,.__.__.+^.._._ r'lJcllliUK—oiikt-oliu-ivin,--l.iutul njCSiiia-ami-A'-aotfi.i.itti.uj.h.- ThcSC are made of all pure silk in a variety of patterns. In cream, white and black ..'. $1.25 to $4.50 A Wilton, Axminster or Brussels Carpet Square makes a Christmas Gift that will long be remembered and appreciated. Conventional and exclusive designs in red, green and fawn grounds'; specially priced for the holiday season. 9x9 Wilton, regular $27.50, 9 x 10-6 Wilton, regular '$32.50, 9 x 12 Wilton, regular $37.50, Special $22.00 special $26.00 Special $30.00 SANTA CLAUS, commencing Saturday, will be with us for two or three days. We have received from him a wireless message to the effect that his parcel of toys are bigger and better than ever. Dollies that laugh and close their eyes; dollies that are dressed ready for their walk, others undressed ready for bed; story books, games, tea sets, together with a host of other good things make up Santa Claus' parcels for the girls. Railroads, magic lanterns, steam engines, mechanical toys, horses, tool sets, are a few of the good things he is bringing for the boys. Santa Claus will reach our store about 1 p.m. Satur-. ciay. Watch for him. FANCY CHINAWARE An Ideal and Useful Christmas Gift Our original purchase sufficient, as we thought, for the holiday season, lasted but a few days. A wired order, to be shipped "Rush.,Freight," will, Ave hope, bring to our display tables'a new assortment before this notice reaches.you. We nmte your inspection of this dainty and beautiful display, the prices of which fully maintain Values." our reputation as "The ft tor 3 of Good A piece of Furniture makes a useful and greatly appreciated Gift. Sea Grass Chairs in a variety of beautiful designs. Strong and durable; a chair full of comfort, and very suitable for either den or parlor $5.75 to $6.75 Morris Chairs, with or without automatic attachment; quartered oak, genuine leather and velour coverings, spring seats;'early English and Golden From $14.75 to $35.00 Morris,Rockers; quartered oak, genuine leather, spring seats; high class finish throughout; early English and " Golden _ $19.50 Ladies Desks, quartered oak. Veneered Oak and mahogany.,- Beautiful designs. . '*■ ' " From $8.50 ,to $13.00. —7_Music~Cabi"ivets_iii—qnartci*i,.d_ojak~~riird—muhogaiiy-- Intest designs. From $7.75 to $10.50 '' FIT''REFORM" AND "FAULTLESS" CLOTHING SPECIALLY PRICED FOR THE HOLIDAY SEASON An opportunity to secure the highest. grade of "Ready-to-Wear" at prices that deserve more than passing attention. "Fit Reform" Clothing is without doubt the.criterion of excellence in men's "ready-to- wear"; thc tailoring, workmanship and materials throughout being the best procurable. - An inspection will prove the superiority of the patterns and models,. but what we wish at,this time to specially emphasize is the exceptional "value" that is now within your reach. "Fit Reform" Clothing is priced before leaving the factory and sold at such figures at all agencies, whether located in Montreal, Toronto, Winnipeg or elsewhere. Over-buying and a backward season forces us to extreme measures to dispose of a portion of' our immense stock. Prices are cut, regardless of all cost and profit: in many instances even below factory cost. We invite your inspection, knowing that you will more than appreciate the exceptional "values" here awaiting you. Fit Reform,'regular ,$25.00, Special $19.50 Fit Reform, regular $22.00, Special $17.25 Faultless, regular $18.00, Special $13.75 * Faultless, regular $16.50," Special $12.25 * Faultless, ' regular $12.50, Special $ 9.50 Faultless, regular $10.25, Special $ 8.25 Men's fine Dress Gloves, a seasonable and acceptable gift that will add ver/ considerably to the wearer's comfort. All the popular shades in mochas, fine kid and dog skin, silk, wool and fleece lined. .$1.50 to $2.50 i- ■ The average man would be more than pleased to received .couple of suits of Stanfield's "silk and wool" Underwear for a Christmas offering. Warranted unshrinkable and soft and pleasing to the most sensitive skin. Per Suit ,.'. .7. '. $4.25 and $4,50 An unusually attractive range of men's Neckwear at, a specially, low figure for Christmas giving. Figured and solid grounds in a range of most attractive patterns.. Special *.'./. .7 50c. Christmas Handkerchiefs for the men. 'We * have i them in silks," lawns, linens and exceldas, both plain and initialed^ '. _l0c. to 65c. Christmas Fancy Groceries priced at the little prices that make this store known as the biggest and.best value givers. Genuine Russian Caviar, per tin ;". 45c. French Peas', Beans, Mushrooms and Macidoines . (in glass); superior quality ' 45c. and 55c. Old English Plum Pudding, 1 lb. tins, 30c. 2 lb. tins 60c. . Fruit. Sultana and Pound Cake, 1 lb. tins 30c, 2 lb | tins ; 60c. . —— ■— -—p i—' Christmas Crackers make a heap of fun and all con- 0 tain a suitable souvenir. Per box 25c. to $1.00 Fancy Boxes of Chocolates, containing a pleasing assortment of new, fresh .confections. Per box 25c. to $1.00 , California Tomatoes, Cucumbers, Lettuce, Celery, Sweet Potatoes. Roqu'eifort Cheese, the finest imported, per lb.'. .45c. Fancy Table and Cooking Apples, per box . .$1.75 Pinesapples, Pomegranates, Japanese and Navel Oranges, Bananas, Pears. ' Fine Ontario Geese, Turkeys and Ducks. ^ai^^ammaaaa^^aaaaaaaa^a^^^mmamaaimmaaaa^i^^mmaaamam^^s^^am^^am^mmamaaa^a^aaaaaaamammaam Huntley and Palmer's Fancy JBiscuits. •■ Shortbread, .Alaska Wafers, Macaroons, Philippine Plantation, Acorn per lb. 50c. to 75c. GROCERY SPECIALS FOR SATURDAY 6 Tins Preserved Fruit ......... .$1.00 . (I Tin each raspberries, strawberries, plum, peach, pear, pineapple.) 1 lb. Tin Old Country Tea, regular 50c, Special 40c. Old Dutch Cleanser, 3 tins \ ...... ,25c* 1 lb. Crocks Hartley's,Pure Jams, each 20c. For a Lady or Gentleman Shoes and Slippers make very acceptable Christmas .. Gifts. ' - ' " . . Ladies' High Felt Slippers, turned leather soles fur trimmed, assorted colors;, very suitable for Christina's Gifts,* pair '- $2.25 Ladies' Wool Bedroom Slippers, assorted plaids; extra value at ... §1.00 Ladies' and* Misses' Wool lined, fur trimmed Moccasin Slippers. A slipper full of satisfaction and com-- fprl *. .■ :$1.40 and $160 •■Men's Leather_ solo Wool Slippers, assorted plaids; * vnn_rr__h!T__in_nv_inn_fi'i_n___> -*.-.--. ^. -- -•»*■ — 0 ■"*_i-*"-j;"---'V7*v-i *_ vj4ii.—• *-•*,--1" .-.—.—.—.—. . . . _C1_J_ K__ ~_fc1_rtfl_ JUL— -•——* -«" -r*^_.rj.w_i..u~yj.*iV*L,"" Men's All Leather'Slippers, very strong and durable; extra value .* -*.. .$1.60 io $2.90 Pocket Diaries at Bleasdell's. Xmas and New Year Cards—the latest designs—at Bleasdell's. For lilgli-class chocolates call at the Todd Block Candy Store. Finish up tho year by taking advantage of the exceptional offers made by Miss Euler. Music lovers are requested to keep December 26Ui in their mind lis there will be a treat in store for them. - ITavo you chosen your Christmas Annuals or Gift Books, If not seo Suddaby's; a most comploto'stock to chooso from. 17-tf It is rumored that "Agatha," who was" lost will bo found December 26th. Call and aid in tho discovery. An appetite for sweets can be gratified at tho Todd Block ' Candy Storo. A largo and well assorted stock of tho best just received at tho Todd Block Candy Store. Q. Whero can I get first quality candy? A. ' Todd Block Candy Storo. ,The latest styles In millinery at rock bottom prlcos. Spoclal clearance prices for a short time only.—MIsh Euler, Milliner. Correspondence lessons in mining, by Thomas Mordy, first class B. C, (Highest percentage obtained) ancl England. Each lesson complete *$J.50; ?50 for complete course of 40 lessons, , Apply Thomas Mordy, Merritt, B? C. i lG-lt FOR RENT—ROOMS. TO LET—Four-roomed house Victoria avenuo; rent, including water, $10.50. Apply J. J. Hughes, Box 120. TO RENT or Soil, Houso and 2 ad joining lots in the Annex extension, opposite Macaroni Factory. Apply on premises or- to T.. Kynaston, Fernio Steam Laundry. .HOUSE TO RENT IN West, Fernie, 4 rooms; rent $10. Apply, P. O., Box 1019, Fernie. Boy, 14 years of age, honest and industrious seeks' employment. David Thornton, Old Recreation ground, f-ad FOR SALE or to Rent, a two-roomed plastored House, Will accept reasonable offer. R. Wright, West Fornie. " 17-6t P. BURNS & • JLtTaX h E a a a i-S H S H S Wholesale and Retail •L ______ X^ C-L \j JLV J. t/ J. v> JL JL C-4-* JL JL \j O Just received a car of Fresh Killed Ontario Poultry, including Turkeys, Geese Ducks and Chickens Christmas Fare suitable for Millionaire or Miner Ho! For the Yule Tide Large variety of fresh and shell fish. Oysters, Shrimps, Clams, Lobsters, Smelts, Soles and Herring P.O. Box 410 Fernie Phone 31 tS*U S3 S H H S3 H a a ^RiiKliHinRiiSfflRiiKiiSiSRiKlilSiXiRi *3 raramfflffiraKKlHKKimM HHMF ^mmrararararacsrarararaDO fflHHMHfflHrarii .shhh vmmw mrnrn^ H 5 a a a a a a a a a a E s El E B 83 ban* E E E B B B B B B B CUB s ES B Up Your Xmas. Gift List Do not ovorloolt tho faut thnt smixithing in tho ITAltD- WAUVi linn will fill up a good many vacant places on that list; and furlliorniore, whatever yon pur-chat..' from us will give lasting satisfae- linn, hccauHC 0ifts bought lVinn us, while they may hu' pretty, nre hIno useful as well ns being oruaineiital. .It. I**' UM. _1"U ,-*l.l -^.'.-.l. .IP-p-'p'.S .' Skates Carpet Sweepers Food Choppers Carving: Sets Pocket Cutlery Scissors ami many othci's too niini- fi'nns- to mention -J. D. QUAIL Hnrdwaro Furnituro Fernie, B. C. Mrs. E. Todds Sale Coats and Skirts Crum's Prints and Dainty Goods for evening wear. One dozen Ladies' Coats, colors Black, Bro>yn, and Navy; noto the quality and fashionable shades $5.00 Ono Dozen Ladies' Coats, Black, Brown and Navy; regular $15 to $18, Saturday special $10.00 A SPECIAL LINE OF LADIES' SKIRTS Cloth, Voile and Panama—Extra good qunlity nt greatly reduced prices. 0 yards Crum's Joints, guaranteed not to fade; dark and light shades ,, $1,00 G Baby "Whilo Bear Coats; regular ,$1.75 and $2.00, Snturdny special .,..' $1,25 G Baby "Bear" Coats; regular .$2.00 and $3.00, Snturdny spc- •Jini $1.50 and' $1.75 HATS-SPECIAL VALUES J2 Ladies' Hats, stylish, special $5.00 12 Ladies Hats, ready tu wear $3.75 12 Misses' Hats, roady to wear $3.75 12 ends Veiling, T/j yd. lengths, in fashionable, hues 35o See Window Display IVE! rtO. El. I vUU Ifi ADVERTISE IN THE "LEDGER." No Cobwebs Behind our Goods Groceries Men's Furnishings Arc t-joing out al. a mro Unit, l.eons thorn—also irom Kottintf rusty. Wo lmvo specials in overy depart- nieni lor Sul unlay l»ut, spaco will not allow us to -f-'immorat-". -rust try us- mu) ymi will a-.*, nnotlior to otir list of ponnanont custom..rs. A. A. McBean Opposite Post Oflico Fornie *_ \\ ' te W% ''] -.1
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