@prefix ns0: . @prefix edm: . @prefix dcterms: . @prefix dc: . @prefix skos: . @prefix geo: . ns0:identifierAIP "9573e7a3-27c9-4c36-b4c5-bf82f24e0c11"@en ; edm:dataProvider "CONTENTdm"@en ; dcterms:issued "2016-07-26"@en, "1913-06-14"@en ; dcterms:description "The Nakusp Ledge was published in Nakusp, in the Central Kootenay region of southeastern British Columbia, from October 1893 to December 1894. The paper was subsequently published as the Ledge both in New Denver, from December 1894 to December 1904, and in Fernie, from January to August 1905. The Ledge was published by Robert Thornton Lowery, a prolific newspaper publisher, editor, and printer who was also widely acclaimed for his skill as a writer. After moving to Fernie, the paper continued to be published under variant titles, including the Fernie Ledger and the District Ledger, from August 1905 to August 1919."@en, ""@en ; edm:aggregatedCHO "https://open.library.ubc.ca/collections/disledfer/items/1.0308917/source.json"@en ; dc:format "application/pdf"@en ; skos:note """ .-! :•»>, . 8 ' I Jtottabtrtai X-toity is Strength. i t, 1/ The Official Organ of District No. 18, U. M. W. of A. No. 43, Vol. VI. THE DISTRIOT LEDGER, FERNIE, B. C, JUNE 14,1^13. The Situation on Vancouver Island t VANCOUVER, B. C„ June 10, 1913. —The Btriklng miners on Vancouver Island are displaying an.example of splendid solidarity. Although the men at Cumberland and Ladysmith have been Idle nearly nlno months, and though every scheme that could he devised by cunning and hostile Interests has been Invoked to create dissension and division among their ranks, the men ara solidly united and fully determined now as" they wore at the origin of the trouble. On th© other hand, the company has striven desperately to resume the operation of the mines without avail. Police intimidation has been employed, public officials prostituted and law outraged. Canada, .Great Britain and the United States have been combed for strike-breakers and the net result is that, the strikers are as determined as ever, while' the company have succeeded1 only in recruiting a bunch of inexperienced Chinese and. Japanese, and a promiscuous gang of worthless vagabonds who are not'capable of producing any important amount of coal nor of making any damaging impression on our position. In response to a call to strike, the men at Nanaimo and south Wellington laid down* their tools May lst, thereby completing- a suspension of mining in all the mines on the Island. One can scarcely' imagine the shock sustained by the business interests and the company satelites when they Earned the real men of Nanaimo had decided to cast their lot with the United Mine Workers of America. For ' years the company operating "the Nanaimo mines has made it a practice to foster a force of facile tools. These tools, like the Biblical sycophants who craved the crumbs from the table of the rich, were given the best work in the mines and were accorded generous treatment by the company. In return It was they who settled the disputes between the "other men and the company, it was they who were ever ready to come forward and bear public testimony to the eminent fairness and generosity of the officers of ~tHe~Western—Fuel^C6"mpanyr~and~it" was they who were used as the bell-, weathers to warn the men to beware of "foreign labor agitators" and the ''Invasion of a "foreign labor union." It was they whom the company de:. pended upon tojceep the men disorganized, and who were used as a standard by those who Bald the Nanaimo miners were so well treated and so thoroughly satisfied with their conditions that they never could be organized. However, those professed to know, failed to take Into account the less favored ones. They failed 'to take cognizance of the men who have worked like slaves for small pay, who .worked deficient, places without com- . pousatlon and who havo performed dead work and driven narrow work without adequate return. They failed to consider tho hundreds of mon who havo beon discriminated against and infamously fleeced in a hundred different ways by the Western Fuel Company, and who woro only waiting a suitable opportunity to throw off the yoke of Injustice. Honco it Is that tho business Interests and tho companys satelites nro unable to understand why thoro are 1500 members In the Nanaimo Local Union today, or why it Is that tho Nanaimo mines have not turned a wheel since May 1st. " At South Wellington every man ls affiliated with an standing loyally by tho Union hnd tho mines there nre nt a i comploto standstill.ft Since tho Btrlko has been mndo effective powerful Influences have endeavored to prejudice the public mind ngalnst tho Unltod Mino Workers of Amoiica and create distrust among the mon Involved tn the strike. Malicious attacks hnvo beon made on the Integrity and sincerity of the miners' officials. Wo nro acctiBod of conniving to Injure the Vancouver Island mining In- dustry so that Amorlcan mino ownors mTly profit thereby, Wo arc "evil Invaders" with "sinister designs.' Canadian patriotism has boon nppoal- od to In order to create national re- sontmont against our organization. Tho men nre told thoy should sopnrato thomsolvos from this "evil Amorlcan Union" nnd form a Canadian Minors Union. To pjove that this suggestion wns ni.a*o tn' good faith, the Canadian Collieries Company has launched tho Dominion of Canada Minors Unlot', Local 15, So that tho ir.embors may get the, very best results from (heir union, tho offlcors of tho company have kindly consented to act as officers of the union! Tho Initiation is.it ',3 iuv S.,,*itii) t.cSiU .tuu uutu tn:* rent?, per 'month. Aooorfllnj; In tho Inst report ilir, membership consisted of twelve faithful blacklegs—yo, gods, what « low*value tho company places on tho intelligence ot tho Vancouver Island miners! an May 'it,, iMfi Western Fnel Company sought to stage a tnnstor ptrolco. When It was thought tho stago had been properly set by the company's satelites, tho officers of tho company called tho real men together In a mass Mooting which was addressed by Gon. aval Manager Stockett who told the mon of his deep regard for them. He dwelt long aud lovlugly ou their ulna* ant relations in tho past, told them how solicitous he was about their wol- fare, sorrowfully warned them against "foreign agitators," and, as a grand climax, offored tho man Incroaso In wages If thoy would renew tha old "lion and ItmiV arranttement. Thl* LABOR ARGUS EDITOR ARRESTED ON CHARGE OF LIBEL was the move that was expected to sweep the men off their feet and overwhelm the "foreign ^agitators." In fact, It was the acid test, and, bo it said to the everlasting credit of the men, they withstood' the test and politely, but firmly, made it clear to Mr. Stockett that they would accept no agreement unless as members of the United Mine Workers of America. The day following the Nanaimo .and Vancouver Coal Company made a similiar attempt to stampede their men. This attompt also met with repudiation by' the men. And yet the papers continue to declare that the men are not in favor of the strike. That the Canadian Collieries Company is hard pressed for practical men is evidenced by the fact that they have agents in England using deception to induce men to come to the Is-' .land: Having received Information that a force of sixty miners from Maldenlaw, Anfleld Plain, Durham, England, were en route to the'Island, arrangements were made to intercept them and apprise them of the true state of affairs, and, though serious difficulties were encountered, Organizer Pattinson succeeded in rescuing the men from the company escort and brought them to Vancouver where they were sheltered and fed until we were able to find employment for them, which we succeeded in doing after .three days of effort. These men made a sworn statement of their case and complaint has been filed with the Dominion authorities. Their statement is Incorporated in an affidavit, which follows: "We were approached by one Charles Dando, representing himself to be the agent of the.Canadian Collieries, Limited and as having come direct from Cumberland British Columbia. '' "The said Charle3 Dando was as-, sisted 'by one Ralph Thompson, of Durham, who was engaged by the said Dando for, that purpose. The said Dando and the said Thompson interviewed .each of us and solicited us to leave our present employment and come to Cumberland, British Columbia, to .work Mn the jnines_for_the-saId-GanadSan-Gollier- ies, Limited; - and ?upon being, questioned as to the conditions at Cumberland," and particularly if any strike existed at that place, the said Dando stated on his honor as a gentleman that .no!'strike existed," and that conditions, were normal." .'."'' A "It was, represented to us further that we could .secure a dally wage of $3.50, and that good men could get on contract work from four to six dollars per day. It was further represented that the company would provide our transportation and expenses to Cumberland. "Upon the strength of the said representations we, tho*undersigned, to- gother with twelve others, agreed to give up our employment and come to Cumberland, and we left England bn tho twentieth day of May, 1913, by tho Whlto Star Lino, sailing to Portland, Maine, tho said Dando supply. Ing our tickets. "On arriving at Portland, Maine, wo wero Inspected and passed by tho Canadian immigration officers in tho following manner: We were segregated from tho othor passengers end lined up In a body, and moRt of us woro simply asked if we«. were the 'twonty-dollar men,' and upon our assenting were passed Without further question. Somo three or four of us woro asked If wo were going to Cumberland, No Investigation was mado to determine If wo had money, and not more than four of ub were possessed of tweny-flvo dollars," "Wo received no Intimation that a Btrlko existed until wo readied Winni- peg, whon wo woro so advlsod by Mr,.. R. A. niggs, business agent of the Winnipeg Trades and Labor Council. Ten of our number thereupon loft the train nt Winnipeg, and two others loft at Swift Curront. "On arriving at novolstoke we wero met by Mr. 0. Pattorson, of tho Unltod Mino Workors, who advised us as to tho real condition of tho mines on Vancouver Island. While the said I rtttorson was Interviewing us on tho said train at Kovolstoko ho was assnuitod by a man who attomptod to prevent tho snid Patterson having an (Contlnuod on pngo 4) ts. Union Board Member Sues Out War- rant for Boswell; Out on $500 Bond CHARLESTON, W. Va.,- June 9.— Charles H. Bosewell, editor of the Labor Argue, the Socialist weekly published here, was arrested today on a warrant sued out by Thomas Hag- gerty, an international board member of the United Mine Workers of America. After his arrest Boswell was released under $500 bonds. Haggerty charges that he was criminally libeled by Boswell In his attack on the strike settlement which was got up by the operators, union officials and Governor Hatfield, and in the strike ultimatum of the miners of the Paint Creek and Cabin Creek mining districts in Kanawha County. Boswell showed that the alleged settlement brought the miners little as the fruit of their long struggle. The editor of the Labor Argue was released a fortnight ago, as soon • as the West Virginia Investigation Committee chosen, by the National Committee of the Socialist party arrived here, after he had- spent more than three months in jail for championing the cause of the miners. The miners in the Paint Creek and Cabin Creek districts are voting unanimously for a general strike. Dissatisfaction with the general situation, especially with the conditions in the New River field, where 900 miners are out. Lee Carpenter, a miner of Cabin Creek, arrested by Captain James A. Watson, of the militia, on complaint of his wife, was brought to Charleston today, where he will be questioned regarding the story of an alleged plot to kill Hatfield, Sheriff Bonner Hill and'other authorities in the martial law region. Mrs. Carpenter told the authorities that her husband threatened to kill her if she revealed the alleged plan. - Carpenter's wife appeared at the Governor's office and told her story. A detachment of militia was immediately sent to the home of the miner. WOOD IS ACQUITTED, COLLINS CONVICTED, IN DYNAMITE PLANT Jury Disagrees In Case of Atteaux— Deliberated 18 Hours.—Sensation in Court ELECTION FOR DISTRICT PRESIDENT Willie we have no official figures It Is generally accepted that J. E. Smith has secured substantial majority over C. Stubb, late District President J «P-oliii?al]Uni^y is^Vfctory. With reference to a rather startling report regarding future movements of ex-President Stubbs that has appeared in the Lethbridge papers, we enquired of Secretary A, J,.Carter as to veracity of same, but he states that he has no knowledge as to authenticity or otherwise. WILL HELP CROWS NEST MINES One of the features which received some attention rrom the Rocky Mountain Interstate convention held at Great Falls, Montana, when the market' question was being discussed was the likely effect of the new tariff on coal, and it was generally' conceded that, If the tariff is adopted, Southern Alberta coal mines.will very soon corral the Montana market. J. O. Jones, acting president of District No. 18 U. M. W. of A. returned, on Saturday evening from Great Falls, where he had been attending the convention. While away he visited many Montana coal mines and it is his opinion that the new tariff will easily put the Crow's Nest field in command • of the Montana market. Southern Montana will continue to get . coal from Wyoming field, but Alberta will ' supply the north of the state. The Montana coal is very Inferior in quality to the Alberta proHuct and their mines are none of them developed like those of Alberta. Montana miners fear the influx of Alberta tfjai. SCHENECTADY VERGES ON GIGANTIC STRIKE 16,000 General Electric Company Em- ' ployes Ready to Qliit Next Monday i BOSTON, June 10.—After deliberating for eighteen hours, the jury which beard the dynamite conspiracy case this morning' acqurtted President \\Villiam M. Wood""of "theT'American Woolen Company; reported a disagreement as regards Frederick E. Atteaux, president of the Atteaux Mill Supply Company, and found Dennis J. Collins, a Cambridge dog fancier, guilty on two of the" six counts in the indictment. Collins confessed on the witness stand that he carried the explosive to Lawrence during the successful strike of 22,000 texile workors, and, aided John J. Breen to "plant" It in the places where It was "discovered" by the pollco on January 20, last year. He said he did not know what the Btuff was, At tho request of Attorney Henry F. Hurlburt, counsel for Wood, Judgo Crosby has ordorod a public hearing to begin next Wednesday In tho court- houso to Investigate the alleged attempt on tho part of Borne person to bribo Morris Shuman, one of the jurors In tho case, This creates a precedent. All the jurors and lawyers wero ordered by Judge CroBby to bo present at the Investigation. The court In passing upon the request, said that ho did not bollovo that Hurlburt or any one connected with his offlco was Implicated In tho attempt to bribe the juror. District Attorney Polloltor also stated that he did not think Hulhurrt or any one In his office was ln any way con- neotod with the affair. Judge. Attorneys and Juror Confer Juror Shuman reported to tho District Attorney yostordny that a man had approaehod him tho previous night and told him that If ho'"voted right" ho would bo able to got a Hfo job with tho Amorlcan Woolon Com- pany and also tho sum of $200, This Information was communicated to Judgo Crosby, and a long conference botwoon the judgo, attorneys and Shuman was hold. At tho conclusion tho Judge charged tho Jury, 50 MEN ENTOMBED IN MINE EXPLOSION Fatality Resulting in Three Deaths Laid to Door of Careless Worker MAHANOY CITY, Pa., June 10.—In a gaseous part of the Scott mine, near Mount Camel, this morning an explosion occurred which entombed fifty men, two of whom were killed outright, one fatally injured and fourteen seriously Injured. Although the cause of the blowup has not yet been ascertained, tho company alleges it waB duo to a careless employe in lighting a cigarette. The dead men are George Sadusky, of Mout Cnarmel, and Steve Workas, of Kulpmont. Lewis Harris is so badly Injured that he will die before morning. The balance of the Injured will recover. There were about fifty men in that part of the mine In which the explosion "occurred. They were all entombed for several hours. The men say that when the explosion occurred they at once sought safety ln the upper levels. The deadly after-damp followed them and for a time they, had to lie prone. on the earth In order to escape suffocation. - When the alarm was sent out several hundred women besieged the snaft and implored the officials to let them go into the mine and take part in the rescue work. So frantic did they become that a detail of State police had to be called to hold them in check. The two dead men were brought to the surface at about 11 o'clock, and a' half hour after, that the fourteen injured men were brought up. The balance of the men made their escape through an old working. The Scott mine is one of the largest in "the southern field, having an annual output of 235,000 tons. It is operated"by the Mineral Railroad and Mining Company, a Pennsylvania Railroad subsidiary. Robert A. Quinn is the general' manager. ' • BARSKI GOES DOWN FOR TWO YEARS Snow Slide Cases Maftlchuk vs. C. N. P. Coal Oo. This case, which Is a death claim arising out of tho snowslide which oc «.uu«u ut toiii -ureek on tho 80th of Innt BcfLvmbcr aimo up tor. h*mlr,6 boforo his Honor Judge Thompson as Arbitrator under tho Workmon's Com. pensatlon Act, on Friday the Oth. By consont, the evidence taken boforo Mr. Justice Murphy ln tho Cnrrtemnnn Case, was utilised to show conditions ns thay existed al Coal Cfoek at tho timo, particularly with respect to tho crlbbftgo work built by tho Conl Company In 3007, Thero wss also evidence given of dependency, and evld- onco given by Mr. W. IL Wilson and John Shranks with respoct to tho causes and results of the snowslides. Written arguments have been submitted to tho Arbitrator by counsel acting for the applicant ond the respondents and the result will be known in a few days. A. Macnell appeared for the applicant and P. EL Wilson and Sherwood Horchmor appeared tor the respondents, FOOTBALL T. #1.1 M , * I ...I l.V itJItUlllttt, UiU ittlt tHitlilitSI Ut li.il*. Sa)ii.rd.'ij,',B malchcfl in 13jc 'Crow's Nest Pass League: Fernlo, 8; Bellevue, I. Bellevue lmvo protested on account of ground not being marked. Hlllcrest, .'1; Coleman, 2, Hosmor, 6 j Blalrmoro, 1, Michel, 3; Coal Creok, 1. Tho following Fernlo team will Journey to Blalrmoro tomorrow: J, Andres; Gregory and Shields; niolly, Carrttun and Mil!a; Grant, Conroy, Sklllen, Blackey, Tlnsley; reserve: II, Brown. Fernie Juniors will travel to Michel tomorrow by the 9:20 s. ta. local and will be represented by the following; Easton; Jotnson and Ferlng; Smith, Corrtgan, Travis; Linn, Dickon, Davidson, Dudash. Porter; reserves, iJolfisnn end Hlelly, SCHENECTADY,' 'N. Y., June 9.— International officers'.of, a half dozen runipns__from_headquarte'rs-in-Indian- apolis, Reached here today to confer with the Grievance Committee of General Electric,Company workers in an effort to stave off .the strike of 16,- 000 men, which has been scheduled for next Monday. Demands of the men for an eight-hour Vwork day have been disregarded by'. the, directors, who,, at an annual meeting four weeks ago, rofused to even consider the proposition. A committee consisting of one representative from each crarft has waited • on G. E. Emmons, general manager,1 repeatedly, with, no result, J, L. McEntee, of the International Association of Machinists, New York City, has been horo for six months organizing the men nnd getting ready for the prersont crisis. Ho said today the men can't bo held back any longer, Among the labor chiefs at today's conference wore Vice Prosldont Crn- mer of the Blacksmith's Union, Vice President Lenhan of the Steamflttors', Vice President Bainoy, Pattern Makers, nnd John Valentine, International president of the moldors. The arrival of othors is looked for hourly. Representatives of the foundry employes and tho machinists are also In tho city, Strlko talk is In tho air. It has boon tho solo topic of conversation since May 12 when the stockholders stated their stand In the demand for shortor hours, ob follows: "This company hns always boen among thoBe In tho load In reducing tho hours of labor and was ono of the first of tho largo manufacturing cor- poratJbns to Introduce tho Saturday half holiday. In vlow of existing and Increasing competition, a further reduction in regular working hours at the present timo would bo distinctly dotrlmontal," Tho mon aro working fifty-four hours a wook with Saturday half holiday, Thoy demand a forty-eight- hour week, Saturday half holiday nnd no reduction ln pny. Tho present situation was Intensified by tho notion of Mrs, Walter ID, Kruosl, wife of tho Socialist Commissioner of Charities, ownor of thirteen Him res of stock, who wroto tha stockholders an open letter questioning tho General Electric Company about safeguarding employes, their exposure to copper oxide dust, overtime and night work, tho Increasing number ot women workors, tho blacklist at the Plttsfleld, Mass., plant, and tho company's ovnslon of taxes In Schenectady. Members of the Grievance Commit- ani miy Uittt ii u wiimu iu cujiom tliuy will w,i'll n week before rfilUnj,' o'ul tho employees of tho other General Wloctrlc plants at Brio, Pa., Plttsfleld, Wast Lynn. Mass., Harrison, N, J„ and Fort Wayne, Ind. Preparations have boon made to hold up nil construction work In every city throughout this continent. Wher- over General Electric electrical apparatus Is now being Installed the unions will cnll strikes, no matter If It be in Chicago, 111,, or Modlclno Hat, Canada. Thero are WM employes at tho Schenectady plant nnd the offlco forco consists of 2,000. f hu plant U sirens,- ly unlonlted by tho A. P. of L, Barski, the man charged with raising cheque from,, $5 to $250 was convicted for forgery an dsent down by Judge Thompson to the penitentiary at—New-Vvestminister-for'2-yearsr— SPORTS FOR THE FIRST ,The sports grounds at the city park are now practically ready, and halt of the course (about • quarter mile) will be, used for foot races. The city intends to contribute handsomely towards the fencing of the grounds. For the present the course will be fenced on three sides, the slough acting as a natural barrier for one side. We are Informed that the Athletic Association Intend dredging the shallow part of the slough and when completed a clear run of one and a quarter miles will bo provided ,for boating. By placing netting across a portion of the slough a bathing place will bo formed for the youngsters and thus prevent them getting Into deep water. Tho school authorities are looking after the school children's races (which will tako place after tho par- ade) on tho Coal Company's lawn. President J. P! White is Indicted Operator, Officials and Guards Charg- ed With Restraining Trade Attack on Union CHARLESTON, W. Va., June 10.— sweeping indictment against John P. White and national and district officials of the United Mine Workers of America was brought by the Federal Grand Jury, sitting here, today, charg- ing a combination ln restrain of trade under the Sherman Anti-Trust Law. The jury also Indicted the W. E. Thomas Coal and Coke Company, located at Wldemouth Creek In the Pochohontas *coal field in Mercer County, for peonage, warrants being issued for William Thomas, Samuel Tabor and W. J. Pritchard, company officials and mine guards. The indictment against the United Mine Workers comprises four counts: First—Charging a . general conspiracy In restraint of trade for the purpose of compelling all the miners in West Virginia to become members for the purpose of fixing ahd regulating wages so that the miners iu this State could be on a competitive basis with the miners in western Pennsylvania, Ohio, Indiana and Illinois. Second and 'third counts recite that 40,000,000 tons a year is produced in West Virginia, of which 15 per cent is consumed in.the State, thc rest being shipped to Ohio, Michigan, Wisconsin and other competitive territory, and that the competing States ship coal to same points. Tried tb Monopolize Labor The fourth count charges that the objects' and purposes of the mine workers' organization is to establish a monopoly of mining labor and to fix wages in- West Virginia high enough to lessen and restrict the companies in the said markets and to enable the coal operators in the four^, competing States to, compete favorably jwith West Virginia operators and to restrict the sale in said markets of West Virginia coal. Conspiracy with the coal operators in Ohio, Pennsylvania, Indiana and ■IlIinois"-is-ch"argM'a"gaIn^t~tKe~aefe'nr dants to carry out these objects and give those States a complete monopoly of the aforesaid markets. The strike initiated in Paint Creek and Cabin Creek last April is alleged to bo part of the conspiracy between the union and the ^operators of the rival States. Tho violence In. the strlko district last summer was part of the plan to compel the miners and operators there to yield to the union, It is alleged'. A large amount of evidence to prove cohesion between outside operators and the United Mine Workers was produced boforo tho Grand Jury, a good deal of it being documentary. of the Senate subcommittee is ridiculous. "The mine owners ought to know this. They are only hurting their own case by making such absurd charges, and they do not seem to havo enough Intelligence left to see that this Is the case," It has been learned here that the representatives of the miue barons have been busy in Washington in an attempt to secure the names of witnesses that will present the case of the miners to the Senate subcommittee. The object ls to frame up replies to the testimony that prospective witnesses for the miners will give. During the investigation conducted by the West Virginia committee under Governor Glasscock, the sessions were all along drawn out, the probe extending over several months, and the names of all witnesses wero known to the mine owners' representatives before they were called to the stand. In this way it was possiolo for the legal force'of the coal barons, backed by unlimited financial resources and an army of paid detectives, spies, secret service men, shad- owers, thugs, etc., to manufacture any kind ot testimony desirable in an at-i tempt to discredit the witness or counteract the effect of his testimony., Mine Owners at Disadvantage In this the mine owners and their array of underlings will work at a decided disadvantage with the coming here of the Senate subcommittee. The names of prospective witnesses have not been sent to Washington and it is not thought that they will be subpoenaed until the committee arrives in the city. This will enable the witnesses for the miners to go on the stand 'and give ' their testimony' without having been previously hounded and intimidated by the subsidized riffraff of the coal barons. It is not believed that the Senate subcommittee will remain in - West Virginia longer than is absolutely necessary, but that it will work fast once it gets started. The big fight on the part of the LOCAL POLICE COURT. Mike Mazur was up boforo Judgo Thompnon, at tho Provincial Court House on Thursday, charged with tampering with witnesses. He will go down for ono year, Prank Lawrence will sojourn to Nelson for tho next throe months. A generous government will "provide visible moans for support." H. Flint,■ "do'80'rlbod ns a clown and loft bohlnd by tho Barnes circus, was provided with steady Job for twolvo months. Ho was charged with appropriating a suit case and othor articles from Northern Hotel. Flint's gonoroiiB disposition appears to havo boon his undoing. Ho opened caso at C. P. It. freight Bhod nnd having appraised certain articles at from T, to 10 por cent of their value, "pr"' coodod to dlBposo of Bnmo. ■Sequel: suspicion, apprehension, detention. 8. Qulnllvlnn, of Michel, charged with abduction, was released by Judge Thompson. John Kngborg, of Warden, hns been grnntod a two months' vacation nt Nolson, charge, vng, Robinson, tlio colored pugilist who wan charged with abduction, wnB released on suspended Bontonco and must remove from the town nnd keep away from his spouse until the latter Is 21 years of ago, In connection with Hex rn, Davidson and Williams ot the Xnglo- Canadian Savings and Trust Company, Davidson Is undor arrest charged with i i . , . • ,i ...,,..* v" uu, uiiiiiii^ a I.U.....JI*. .,i..*.,,tj tiuu ">,.- HTvmn Ip. iinilor nrrfft fhnrrod with receiving same. Preliminary hearing Is fixed for Wodnfsdny, Juno 18. Tho MrovlnclftL Police brought In Wm. Pattorson. fl'ho chargo Is drunk and disorderly. / A lumherj»t»i imiiiini ikjokhhkiui charged with ^mmornl offence, was sent to tho penitentiary for 7 years hy Judgo Thomson on Thursday. II. W. Her«l>mcr prosecuted for tho crown In nllftho above.casns, except that of Itex/vs, Mazur, In which case he defended and Sherwood Hurchmcr prosecuted/ By J, L. Engdahl CHARLESTON, W. Va„ June C— The frantic efforts of tho mino ownors to porsuado tho Unltod States Senate subcommittee from visiting West Virginia in carrying on its investigations is causing considerable amusement among tho minors horo, "They certainly must bc scared," declared Attornoy Harold W. Houston, counsel for tho United Mino Workers. "Tho declarations of tho mino ownors and their roprosontativos in Washington that tho minors would start hostilities,upon the arrival horo will be to get the pick of the West Virginia coal kings on the witness stand to .face the crossfire of questions that is planned to turn upon them. This is something they were permitted to escape as a result of the munificence of the Glasscock commission. Subpoenas will- alBO bring proml-.,, nent members of both the Glasscock and Hatfield administrations before the Senate subcommittee and every effort will bo mado to compel them to divulge all they' know concerning the reign of terror in tho Cabin Creek and Paint Creek districts during the laBt twelve months. Tho predicament of tho pollt'clan who would serve tho Interests and attempt at tho same time to fool the voters into believing lhat he' is working In the interorsts ls seen in the caso of United Stntes Senator Chilton. Whon.tho Sonat'3 Investigation became Inevitable Chilton turned turtle and boldly claimed that ho was not opposed to It, This got the mine ownera oxcitod, because thoy aro go-, Ing to fight tho Senate probo until tho last, word has boon said. On*the other hand, tho groat mass of tho votors, the workers, know Chilton too well to bq misled by anything that ho may say. Labor Commission- Sits in Fernie II. G. Parson, together with other mombor«, with tho exception of Mr. Stonoy, of.' tho commission appointed by tho B, C. government to Investigate Into labor matters generally woro In Bosslon at tho Provlnlcal Court House last evening nnd this morning. Mr. W. II. Wilson, Mr. Young and Mr Klauor of tho C.N.P. Conl Co.,■submitted evidence on bohalf of tho employing class. Mr, T. Uphill, Mr, David Hens and Mr, A, J, Carfiir gavo evidence In the Interests of the workers. Tho commission has arranged to Investigate ln Hosmor tomorrow. PORCUPINE MINERS ARE STANDING PAT The degenerate on tho payroll of a detective agency has neither heart, •out or pon»f|r»nce*j and his employer knows no Om! *»vo profit.—Minors* MRgnilne. John Notmsn wns Inst wc«k *h*ctcd himlncBS agent for Nelson Trades and Labor Council, his duties to commence, on June I. Mr. Notmnn Is alio Kceretsry of that body, and Ib well known In labor circles of the Kootesay hub. < Canadian Socialist Organlter Declares Striker* ire Certain of Victory M. Wnyninn, nri-nnbcr Jw th.* So-', clnl Demorrntlc party of Cnniidn, Is back to Toronto, nftor a three weeks' tour of tho mining camps of Northern Ontario, reports tho Industrial Bnnnor of thnt rltv In nn Interview with Wnytnnn, n representative of the Barinol glfuned much useful Information relatlvo to tho conditions In tho mines. Ho snid that thn strike In Porcuplno was In better shape now than at nny time diirlnj- fhr> Jnxf «lx monflic A demonstration wa» held on May I, nnd nearly r»00 mru were nn pnr/id". Sports, speeches nnd ■rnt^rtnlnnientp woro given, and a splendid spirit prevailed. "Do you think that tho mini will win?" Way man was nuked. "The men cannot lose," he replied newspupor talk that saya that tbo strike is overt" "Nono whatever," ho answered, "Tho mining stoek market prlcon show oloarly that tlio owners are foaling tho effects of the strike. Vory few of tho mines are running at half thilr .capacity, "Scabs are harder to got, and tho Btrlkers aro Bolld, "Tho mayor and aldermen of Tlm- mlns are foolish In their tears and ar- cuaatlons ngalnst the millers, Evory necident, troublo, brawl or niliifortunn Is used as n product for Injuring tlio caiiuu ot tho Htrikors. "Stiidonts are bolng sent from Kingston and other colleges to ait v.i strikebreakers," Jn H Uuu lli.il. .1 IrtJ'tftMlllllUKir (Jl ferrdgn lun.;'.;-'*' ■!:•■ :iro Mch it. he) .) up to the mlno'i*" "It Is true tlmt thoy have boon hired, but our pickets havo pursuaded them to stny nwuy. "Tho courlH havo lnvm actively <u Urod by men designated as shot- firera. It Is furtlur said that tbo name faro Is not, befafe exorcised by tlio minora".In"propnijim tliolr shots ns If thoy had to do t.\\olr own firing, ■ii','} .'.!;.';,'. juoj'ij j:J"/«,!»f ,.* u*ct>tfc kJutcu than necessary, which U tho anise of timbers bolng ltnockoil ^ut nnd vory often allowing tho root to bocomo dangorous. \\ it is truo that loss tdns ot coal aro bolng produced por Iwk ot powdor from coal »Uot off thc eoltf* A careful perusal of the reportu of tbo Stato Inspector of mtnoa shown tha CO per cent of the mon billed from falling coal, date and clod aro In mines where the coal Je. undercut by machine* and leu powder Is being used than If tbo coal wero to bo a'hot off the nolld, which la only 44 por cent of the total output. Therefore another reason must be given. My own conclusions are that in mines where -the coal is under-cut" the proper placing of props is being neglected. It is^ well to know that where mining machines are in use the props must be placed at sufficient distance from the face to allow proper clearance, and where the under-cutting is six feet the distance is too great, especially where there is a clod or clay-shale. Under conditions of this kind, which are very general throughout the central arid •southern parts of the State, props should be placed before the coal is cut, and if face-bosses are employed it would be their duty to see that the place Is properly timbered before allowing any shots to bo fired. It must not be taken for granted that because the inspectors have strongly recommended that face-bosses be employed for each 100 men in the mine that it would prove a panacea for all accidents. . The mining of coal is a'hazardous occupation at best, and no man can foretell or foresee the dangers ahead. The Inspectors, by their close contact with this work and hoving to examine into the cause of all fatal accidents, have come to the conclusion that a more direct and closer supervision must be maintained, and that it would, in a. measure, minimize the number of accidents of this kind. To prevent accidents ta. drivers1 is a problem more difficult to solve. This subject was earnestly discussed by the 'Mine Investigation Commission, the members of which listened attentively to suggestions of all kinds and considered the feasibility of having a law enacted to prohibit the driver from riding on the tail chain. It was agreed that such a law would not be practical in all cases. They did not recommend that in mines opened before the passage of this act all mine cars shall be equipped with a bumper or bumpers on each end, which bumper shall project from beyond the end of the car not less than four inches. This is only palliative, and, will not cure the evil. Not long-ago I had occasion to investigate a fatal accident which occurred -to a driver. I found that he had not taken the' proper care to protect himself. He attempted to come down a grade with a loaded trip and-did not take time to put in sprags, but undertook to hold the trip by placing his back against the car with his feet on the rails, and, the trip going rapidly, he fell in, front of _the_car,_which ._r;in_overjiis_bo.dv and so injured him as to cause his death a short time after. In this case it was a-matter of speed at the expense of safety. ■ •■ i. To prevent accidents to drivers it must always .be .".More" caution and less speed." ■ •> ; , We have many laws in our statutes which I consider as good, and some much better, than those provided by many of the ,, other States. They cover every phase bf the work around mines, yet they do • not "prevent the continual sacrifice, of life. Surely it does not require a catastrophe, such as we had a few years ago in Illinois, or that at-Finleyville, Pa.," a few .week's ago, to arouse it's to a sense of our need and responsibility. Obser- vation has taught me that neglect engendered.by. familiarity with the conditions surrounding.' danger are the cause of more accidents in and around mines than anything else. I am, loathe to .believe that anyone would willfully neglect to do the things necessary if it meant to endanger his own life or the lives of others, and believe the time has arrived when an. educational campaign must be conducted at the homes of the men,—officials as well as workmen—showing the necessity in taking proper care for self-preservation and that they should ever be mindful of the old adage that "Eternal vigilance is the price of safety/'-iCoal and Coke Operator and the Fuel Magazine SCIENTIFIC ENQUIRY CONCERN- ING BELLEVUE EXPLOSIONS In view of the diversity of opinion that has been expressed .regarding the causes of the explosions in the Bellevue Mine in 1910, and the discussion developed thereon of late, it appears to be desirable that the Alberta Government should appoint a commission to make a , full and * au- thorlative investigation. Dr. Cad- man, "Of Birmingham University, who joined with Inspector Stirling in a paper on the subject, will shortly be visiting Canada again. Mr. Rice, of the United States Bureau of Mines, examined the Bellevue Mine, but has not been heard from, and his views would be of interest. Mr. Ashworth is in Vanccnfter. Dr. Cadman,, and Messrs. Rice and Ashworth are worldwide authorities on coal mine explosions, and it is probable that information of much value to future rp- eratibns at Bellevue and safeguarding employees in the future would be brought,out at such an enquiry. Certainly, in view of the mystery with which the occurrences at Bellevue have been clouded, the matter should be cleared up as far as possible. -Miners in that locality feel restless- and unsettled over »the present "situation, and if there is "one thing more than another necessary in mine explosions it is to ascertain, if possible, the actual cause, as only thereby can effective measures be taken to prevent similar recurrences there and, elsewhere. The Government of Alberta owes it to mining science to make a ..serious—attempt—to-—clear—up—any- mystery, attaching to. the matter.— The Wining and Engineering tteci>d. States' the Rights and the Wrongs The West Virginia operators, and allied Interests, fearing Federal investigation, havo raised the much- abused bogy of "abrogation of States' rights." Tho policy of retaining the power of governing as closo to the govorned as possible is not bad of itself. But states, like Individuals, must recognize that tho ' liberty ot tho smaller community Is limited; must bo curbed when abuse of sucli liberty interferes with the political well-being of the greater community of which each of them Is a part, Tho "predatory interests" aro taking all advantago of this doctrine that Is firmly believed in by many woll-moanlng, honest citizens; aro using for their own advantage prejudices against Interference by tv contral government In questions of state' control.. Whon representatives of tho workers petition thoir legislatures fofr ro- forms of tho laws that will glvo thorn some protection from tho greed of tho employers, such ns shortor hours for women nnd minors; abolition of child labor, or raising of the minimum ago; laws for safeguards in mines or fnclorlos, minimum wago laws aud compensation for Injury laws, tlio lobby roprosonllng tho employers will novor bo round disputing tlio justlco or bonoflts ot such laws, 13vor you will find thorn from tho un- roqultltod toll of tho workors; tho privilege of loavlng thoir mnchlnory ungiinrdod, thoir rnlnos unsnfo; tho powor to roup tlio profits from tho work of tho vorlost bubos, to forco tho price of labor down below tho polut cf subsistence; tlio right to disclaim nny responsibility for tho hiimnn wrecks, generally victims of tho lack of noodod siifogunrds, or of unsanitary conditions In shops or mines. Tho enso now boforo tbo Unltod States Senate, tho condition that obtain In Wost Virginia, not only thoso that did obtain during tho.strlko on Paint Crook nnd on Cabin Crook, threaten tho health and woll-boing of ovory worker In the country. ■ Vnf nnlyti'int mon trnm fivurv nnrt of tho country woro brought In and hold iiwiiiiBt thoir will, and ovon women from other states Imported culling the attention of the legislator* to their competitive" relations wilh othor states; crying that tbo passage of ...."I; j v,** •,,.•'" j*'- • "■,' 'r.:}:tzi:'i' *?.'"i tho law in question may affect out of tho particular state .where proposed. In nearly every Instnnco the claim will bo mndo that If thoro was any nssuranco of such InSvs bolng generally adopted thero would bo no objections to their i>.vs»iiKC, And.eo.'tfc havo tho spectacle of each of * tho iircnt common.wcaltha.ot tlio liind refusing to pass laws oach roeog-nlsea aa beneficial to Its cltltonshlp until all the others have passed such law*-. An Impassable barrier; profitable only to the fow, Out, whenever It la proposed tu bring about these reforms, conceded beneficial if general, by Federal legislation, wc Immediately find theso same representatives of the exploiting Interests calling on high heaven to witness the ruin that would follow to the institutions of the country if tho rights of local self-government were In any measure abrogated. The Insincerity of these self-seek- Ing "protectors .of out time-honored Institutions" Is only too evident. Tho "Institutions" they are so anxious to protoct ls tbo profits and forced to live the lives of Bhamo. ln an attempt to hold the men; not only bocauso citizens of foreign lands bad to bo rescued by tho representatives of thoir country from virtual slnvory, to the shame of self-respecting cltl- zons of this land, ovorywhoro, but bocauso tho claim will bo mado by employers ln competing states that the conditions forced upon thoso un- fortunalo, unprotected workors nro tho conditions necossnry „to thorn- solvon If tbey must compoto in tho samo market. It conditions aro such that nn Investigation would not vorlfy our clinrgos, why ls thoro no much op- position rained to tbo Investigation? Tho ontlro country ls pointing to Wost Vlrglnln, Only representatives of thoso who aro exploiting that stato would provont tho fullest lnvostlga- tlon.—Unltod Minor Workers' Journal. Knocking and Boosting "Whon a union olects a mombor to nn official position It docs so not lo mako him a turget for consuro and abuse, but that ho may bo a center around which members shall gather to "make'effective' tho work of tbo organization. This Is a losson that haq not taken hard enough hold on tho minds of union mombors. Thoro Is a peculiar porvorslty possessing many union pooplo that makes them knock tlio mon thoy havo elected to .ui",*.!). Jiiuji Butsin io nave an Idea thnt hrennne thfv j^-i* uluU'd a Jj-rather tn ofrico thoy have a right to dog bim to their honrts* content. Thoy treat: him vory .much tho same way, that Indians used to treat thoir squaws, only wor«o. The Indian mndo nitt Btjuiiw tio nil the work, but slie did not havo much to say, while the union innn has a good deal to sny and piles all the work of tho organization on the shoulders of the offlcors and bonps abuso on his bond. If the union roombora who are guilty of this folly would lmvbooks of record are required by the Coal Mines Act to be kept at a mine? Explain clearly the purpose for which they are used and what entries should be made in them. (12) 5.' What are the provisions, of the Coal Mines Act respecting ~ the use and handling of explosives? (15) 6. 'What are the requirements of the Coal Mines Act regarding the employment of' persons about machinery? (12) 7. What are the requirements of the Coal 'Mines Act regarding (a) a supply or timber, (b) boilers and (c) machinery? 112) 8. What are the provisions of the "Eight Hour Law" relating to the employment of persons? (14) Candidates must obtain 60. per cent of the allotted marks to pass. C. E. LYONS Insurance, Real Estate and Loans Money to Loan on first class Business and Residential property 'Paper No.-2. Time—Two and a half hours. Ventilation, Shot-firing and"~ Safety Lamps 1. Draw a plan of a section of underground workings on the room and pillar., system, trace -by arrows the course of the ventilation showing all necessary 'doors, stoppings, air crossings and also show the position and extent of the brattlcing in the leading places. (10) 2. What is the specific gravity of fire damp. In what parts of a mine Is it most liable to collect.^ How would you detect its presence and what precautions would you enforce. , . (7) 3. Explain shortly the principle mine ventilation and friction of air.' Sketch an ordinary water guage and say what information may be gained by its use.' " (9) 1 4. During theJji^ACtion_o_LtheJA;n-_ "derground workings of a mine In which black powder is used for blasting, material, you find a small percentage of fire damp in the return air leaving the last-face. You also observe that the face is naturally wet, but the haulage road is dry and dusty. What further observations would you make and what action, If any, would you take? (7) 5. What Is the meaning of the expression "spontaneous combustion." Enumerate the gases given off from an underground fire and discuss the one you consider most dangerous, describe the effect upon a man breathing a diluted mixture of this gas and air and explain how you would proceed to detect small quantities of the same. (8) G, If a cortaln pressure produces 20,000 cubic feet of air per minute in an airway C feet in diameter; what quantity of air will the samo pressure produce In nn airway 12 feet in dla- motor assuming the airways have equal lengths? (9) 7. Stato what points you consider most essential ln selecting a safety lamp. Describe with sketches somo form of safety lamp with which you aro familiar and which you consider most suitable for ordinary miner's uso (9) 8. Describe briefly how a shaft should bo ventilated whilo sinking operations aro bolng carried on nnd stato tho dangers arising from lank ofvontllatlon. ,, ■ (8) li. If tlio quantity of air pnsRlng ln an airway Ib 00,000 cubic foot psr minuto and tho wator gun go Is I'Vo Inches, what Is tho borsa-power producing tho circulation. (0) 10, How would you vontllato nn underground stable tor fifty horses, also, how would you vontllato an underground electric motor houso so as to prevent dust accumulating and In caso of flro? (8) 11, Doserlbo fully tho equipment nnd operations of n shot lighter In a dry nnd flory mine wIiobo duty It Ja to flro twenty shots por day In coal. (7) 12, Sketch anil doBorlbo with dimensions an nlr crojslwc over a main linulnito road In a flat -seam. Tho quantity of nlr to-puna ovor tho cross- inn lr 30,000 cubic hot per mlnuto and tbo thickness of the senm Is 6 feet. (0) Candidates mtmt obtain IIO per cent of the allotted jnarka to pnss. 5. How would • you drive a cross measure tunnel 800 feet long dipping 1 in 12 to connect two seams of coal. What applicances would you recommend for expeditious driving? (9) 6. What considerations would guide you in deciding whether to work a mine by the long wall or stoop and room method respectively. Sketch a district worked by either method and which is suitable for 26 men. Give a section of the seam and the probable daily output (11) 7. State the dangers attendant upon the use of coal-cutting machines and how you would overcome the difficulties arising from a bad roof at the face. (6j 8. Describe two systems of working coal with which you are acquainted and under what circumstances as to thickness of the seam, nature of the coal, and state of the roof and pavement you would adopt, one in preference to the other; always keeping in view the working of the coal in the easiest and cheapest manner consistent with the production of the greatest amount of lump coal and the safety of the miners. (12) 9. Describe with sketches the Fleuss Mine Rescue apparatus. Explain its principal and state what experience you have had with it. (10) 10. Sketch the arrangements you would make to tap extensive old workings containing water under a pressure of 200 feet. Show how you would allow the water to come to the pumps in such quantity as not to overburden them. (8) 11. Two rectangular shafts are to be sunk In the lignite field to a depth of 550 feet, one being a downcast and the other an upcast. , The daily output of coal is to be 800 tons and the growth of water is 160 gallons per minute from the bottom. Sketch and describe how you would proceed v'ith Binking operations, giving the form and dimensions you would recommend for each shaft with details of timbering, slides anil buntons. (10) Candidates must, obtain 50 per cent of the allotted marks to pass. Paper No. 4. Time—Three and a half hours. Machinery 1. Describe any contrivance that may be adopted to prevent overwinding. ~- _ . (8) -2. Give particulars of engine, ropes and other appliances for hauling 800 tons of coal per day of eight hours in cars holding l.F.^0 pounds along a level engine plane: (a) By. endless rone. __ "?- Tb) By main and tall. (10) ,> 8.' Show by sketches sections of three, coal seams with which you are acquainted "including four to six feet of roof and pavement. Give full Petal's of the hard and soft portions with any ribs of stone and also their thickness. (11) THE BRITANNIA MINERS'TROUBLE Describe some forms of coal-cutting machine driven by: (a) Compressed air. (b) Elecrtlcity. (9) 4. Without discussing the powers in detail, explain the advantages and disadvantages of employing compressed air as compared . with electricity underground. (7) 9. If the water is found to be very low ln a steam boiler (out of sight in the guage glass) with the steam pressure up and a brisk fire, state fully the steps that ought to be takon with the object of avoiding an explosion. (8) 6. The area of the piston of nn engine Is 500 square Inches, tho mean effoctlve pressure Is 30 pounds per square Inch, the length of stroke Is 8 feet and the engine is making twenty strokes per minute. What is the horse power? (10) 7. Describe some electric Installation you are acquainted with for underground haulago and say how the current is carried from the generator to tho motor. (8) 8. What Is tho breaking strain of a plough steel winding ropp VA Inches diameter nnd what would you consider to be a safe working load, l (0) 9. Glvo sketch and description of tho host type of shackle for mino cats with which you tiro acquainted. (8) 10. Describe somo torm of brake used In connection with a hoisting on- ffino, (9) 11. Whnt is tho principal of tho air vessel ns used on mine pumps. Show by sketch how un rflr vessel should be fitted to a pump. (7) 12. A uump 12 feet In diameter and 25 foot deep Is full of water nnd has an Inflow Of 20 gallons por minute. How long will It tako a pump having a 7 Jnch wator ond nnd a 14 Inch Btroko nnd making 75 revolutions per mlnuto to empty tho sump, tho efficiency of tho pump bolng 72 por cont. (10) Cnndldntes must obtain 50 per cont of thu allotted murks to puss. Paper No. 5. Timo—Four hours. Surveying " 1. Explain why tho K nnd W marked on tho plato of ft 'iiompasB nro reversed from their truo ooaitlon*. (0) 2. What Is meant by tho declination of tho compass noodle and how does It vary from timo to lime? (S) 3. describe soma method of, level- While the Britannia Mine appears to be winning out in its fight with the Miners' Union, there are some features of the dispute that cannot be overlooked. The Lemieux Act was devised with a view to stopping strikes and lock-outs by providing for investigation, a public report defining the points in dispute and recommendations for amicable settlement In the case of the Britannia dispute the Investigation provided for by law was held. It showed the vital point at issue was the right of the men to organize. The commission reported that the men were in the right and their demand should be conceded. In tbat case it was the duty of the Britannia Company to loyally accept the decision. Had the men been at fault and refused to accept the decision their action would have been condemned, and rightly so. . . . and labor are necessary to each other, and the more harmonious their cooperation the better are the results The Britannia is a foreign-controlled corporation, and it has no moral right to set the bad example of placing at defiance a law designed to reduce disputes between employer ani employed. The laws of most British Dominions recognise the right of the workers to organize and protect the funds of such organizations. If these laws are. to be set at defiance by representatives of. capital who are vitally interested in the maintenance of industrial peace, we cannot wonder at the spread of revolutionary socialism, which aims at the wiping out of the rights of capital. H. H. Stevens, -M. P., who took an active part in arranging the'commission to settle the former difficulty, and is well posted on the matters in dispute, writeB from Ottawa: "I consider the action of the Britannia Mines' as one absolutely contrary to the arrangements I made, personally with Mr. Edgar Dewdney last summer." .'Mr. Dewdney is president of the company, though he has no control of its affairs. Mr. Stevens has also taken steps through the Minister of Labor, to urge on the Britannia Mining & Smelting Company the desirability of being reasonable with their workmen. The company would certainly find this the best policy in tbe end; and any other course can only m^an much trouble and financial ,lpss_ahead!_where-Ithere--appears—to be no good reason for anything but harmony.—The Mining and Engineering Record.- MILLER IS FREE AGAIN Maintains Silence as Deep as That Before Speaker Sproule OTTAWA, June 10—At 5:45 yesterday afternoon R. C. Miller, Canada's noted state prisoner, walked forth from the Carleton county jail a free man, after being held as a prisoner of the state for over six and a half months. He showed but little effects of his confinement and,,walking briskly, emerging fronr the office entrance to the jail accompanied by another gentleman, a personal, friend. Miller was, as is usual, reticent and the topics of conversation were practically limited to his expression of thankfulness for being released and the persistency that characterized the newspapermen who waited his appearance outside. "Smile awhile, and while you smile another smiles, and soon there's miles and miles of emlles, and life's worth while, because you smile." " OPERATING ON PRES, GOMPERS WASHINGTON, June 10.—Samuel Gompers, president of the American Federation of Labor, was operated upon here shortly before noon today at a hospital for mastoid abscess. Surgeons said his physical condition was such as to promise a speedy recovery. The labor chief was under the anaesthetic a little more than an hour and rallied strongly from its effects. The surgeons said he had passed through the ordeal very well. ., They foresaw no complications. IF YOU DON'T Receive The Ledger don't blame us. Watch the date of the expiration of your subscription which ie printed on the same label containing your ad* dress. WHEN YOU WANT the Best of Fine Neckwear, Sox, Caps, Underwear, Shirts, Suits, Trunks, Grips, Boots & Shoes, come to James H. Naylor, Bellevue Everything sold with a guarantee that if not Hitti«- factory, you can r-ntuini if, ar,t) gofr ymir roonoy hn/ik Paper tN'o, a. Tlmo-pThreo and a half lioura, " •» Practical Work il, iliuaiutu i,) tttotuiititl limboruiK of which you havo had actual experience tn main ond working place* whoro tho warn Is level, whoro it Is of moderate Inclination and whero it \\* nf Ktf»f»r» InrHnnMnn. '-atntw Win .-«♦« of dip In tlio laat two caaoa. (0) 2. Tho timbering of a shaft used for hoisting; conl ahowa signs of col- lapao. Stato how you would temporarily secure It and doserlbo fully what means you would adopt In ro- nawlnR It permanently, Ort) 3, Ulvo sketches of tho bout aafe- ty applleanrca you know for mo on landings and on Incline pl»ne« to prevent accidents from car* running Ioos«, ' {8} Boscrlho what It meant by Uio following: tcrma llluatratlnf ymir an- •«r«r by **rt«*fa: 1*1 Vpthrnw holt. (b) Anticline. (e> Stratified deposit*. (71 THIRTY MILLLION DOLLARS FOR INDUSTRIAL TRAINING Basis of System Recommended by Commissioner Is Local Initiative and Responsibility, Under Guidance and Advice of Provincial and Federal Experts OTTAWA, Juno 10.—Tho report of tho Itoynl Commlslon on Industrial Training and Technical Education, Instituted in July, 1910, by Hon. W. L. Mackenzlo King, ex-Minlstor of Labor, and tho Laurier Government, and continued during the past two years, was presented to Parliament today. Tlio commission, Under tho Chairmanship of Dr. James W. Robertson, wns tho largest In porBonnel, tho widest in scopo and tho broadest In point of territory covered of any commission appointed by any nation during voconl yoarB, Us roport Is tho most comprohoslvo and thorough of any commission which has yot roportod on tho Joint subjects ot Industrial training and technical education. If tho proBont Government realizes Its opportunity nnd carries out the recommendation ot tliu couimlHMlon, tho whole Bystom of 'education In Canada, having regard to practical utility and training for vocational work In prac- tlcnlly ovory lino of Industry, will bo rovolutlonlzod, Tlio largo moaauro of this latter,en- couraRomont may bo gauged from tho fncl that tho commission recommends a Fed oral grant of $3,000,000 yearly for ton yoars, aggregating $30,000,000 for tlio purpose of getting tho whole system woll started on a sound ImbIb. It Is proposed that 7fi por cont of this voto aliall go to tho Provinces direct on n par capita basis, arid 2(5 por cont of tho vot(» shall be retained for expenditure through tho central Donrtlnlon board for organization, tho securing of experts, etc. Kvory phase of Industrial work Is provided tor, Including agriculture, practically all tho an Inclination of 20 dogreoa. /191 t. not too following survey to a wall' A Ail) Su.. ia ihu Inch MiO glvo the length nnd bearing ot tho closing lino: Station Ilfinrlng Dlstnnco i to 2..S, r.2.dogs, no mina. W..135 ft 2 to &..fl, 61 dfwSft rnlnn V 110 n 3 to 4. .8. 18 deft*. U, mill*. W..I83 ft t to 5..N, M degs. 30 mlna. W.,210'ft r» to 6..S. in do*a.-lft mlna. W..108 ft tt to 7..N. 82 dogs, OS minn. K...I78 ft 7 to 8..N. 19 degs 35 mlna. B,,. 104 ft C. Deacrlftfl the mothod yon wntrM adopt to malte a survey by (a) looan nwdle. (M fast m>*d!(v (14) ti. Htate what Information ia ro- quired by the Coal Mini) Act to bo shown on plana of mlft-M and what further Information In your opinion It la advldobi* to hare shown, ttt) ?, mtit,i ■htiA imtribo .% winer'a enmrm* nn,l atnti* what precautious* you would take to prevent errors whlto walriK it ijpifor-frouad. (10) IlnK. ll?. ui»dewoiMd_roa'd which" has^ ywtoua phases of mjinufacturin-g, household* sclenetv miinnnl frnlntm» nnd drawing in schools, art, etc. SOCIALISM BETTER THAN THE CHURCH TORONTO. June I*. -IU-V.' Dr. D. C, Vti'tiMtt, Mi Vi mini'" 9,, r> 1.11 in) Vim i'I<*»>- bymrlnn Kucharlatlc Congress deeply today when Iio declared the Socialists to bo truer preachers of peace on earth and good will io men than the ministers of Canada churches. Hln low? residence In (tarmany bad placed htm In a juwUton «: .-Urn »..unalUy with tho millions of Christian people ot that ffro.it <. mpfrc, ir.*! '-V* jwv*if blllty of a wur bet wen the ureal I'ra- tealiint (cultural 1 power* of Ktin»ne wwd bim and mov«(l him to an eloquence - which thrilled th* **o!t?rifs«, again and again. Dr. PRICE'S eREAM BAKING POWDER Yon will find it a great satisfaction to do More Home Baking Vou will make biscuit, cake and pastry clean, fresh and tasty—better every way than the ready made foods. Dr. Price's Baking Powder is specially devised for home use, and makes home baking easy and a delight. It will protect you from the dread alum baking powders, which are too frequently found 7 in the ready made articles, and insure you food of the highest healthfulncss* John A. McDonald FIRE INSURANCE Special Representative Sun Life Assurance Co. of Canada Agent Singer Sewing Machine $2.00 per month Phone 120 . BLAIRMORE Box 22 Grand Union Hotel * COLEMAN, Alta. Best of Accommodation We cater to the workingman's trade G. A, CLAIR :■: Proprietor Stephen L. Humble Dealer in Hardware, Stoves & Ranges Fancy Goods and Stationery BELLEVUE - - Alberta Steam Heated Throughout ElcctriclLighted THE KING EDWARD HOTEL J. L. GATES, Proprietor Fernie, B. C. The heading Commercial Hotel of the City Rates $2,50 per day With Private Bath $3.00 Firo Proof Sample Rooms in Connection ORIGINAL 1 fle £ cHAfrrei?' oo** t^** **!*% w *r"! -I^^^Wi, 9^** "Cvk^lulUna bat* i,i> a.-.ii.i*..,... lovo of country, no Idealism. Ui& unhoraal bog." .in 1* l* ' U 0k H II ■P" MatW- | Hlff ■ M HJBflflS* B' m li jw_tm 111 m M mm mm MM ■ III NOTICE OF QUARTERLY DIVIDEND Notice la hereby glv Up to the time of going to press we were unable to learn how he is progressing or the exact nature of his injuries. WRESTLING IN FERNIE "In that case "it was the duty of the Britannia Company to loyally accept, the decision, Had the men been at fault and refused to accept the decision their action would have been condemned and rightly so. . . ."—B. C. Mining and Engineering Record. ^ "Had the men been at fault!" Certainly,,the men were at fault—they wanted organization, absolutely the last thing that our masters will grant. None realize better than our masters that the instance we quit squabbling and fighting among ourselves, that at that very moment their regime ends. When will the workers discipline themselves? $185.00 Expenditures Printing $10.75 C. Percy, for music 5.00 $15.75 Balance $169.25 Donated afterwards — ■ .75 Total $170.00 This is to certify, that I, the undersigned, have received the sum of $170.00 from the Coal Creek Amateur J)ramatlc_Society . Signed, HAROLD^ ATKINSON On Tuesday next Pat Connollv, champion wrestler of Groat Britain and Ireland, will engage in a bout with George Hughes, light heavyweight champion of Chicago, heavy champion of American , fleet, aud champion of Honolulu. Winners to tr-ke gate receipts, Pat undertakes to throw his man within the hour, and ■?» both will scale about samo—liT>- 180—a good exhibition should result. In a hard fought v.'restling match held in Ingram's gymnasium on Friday evening last', W. Sansom of Pincher .creek was given the decision over G. R. Johnston of Fernie, after an hour and 45 minutes of work that tested to the utmost the skill and endurance of both participants. Johnston got the first fall and during the second period his shoulder, which has been giving him considerable trouble for some time, caused him so much pain that, after he had been thrown he refused to continue the match. The decision, therefore, was given to the Classified Ads.-Cent a Word FOR SALE—Steamer .Truuk. Apply Miss Frew, Pos: Office. 43-1 rp GOOD BUTTER and EGGS FOR SALE!—by Fanners. Address Thos. Fitzgerald, Sec-Trea3, No. 471 United Farmers of Alberta, Crossfield, Alta. 42-4tnp MATRIMONIAL AGENCY of highest character. Strictly private, up- to-date, seventh successful year. If wishing to marry, Investigate our plan —it is different. . Ideal Introduction Club. Box 1776, Vancouver, B.C, 38-6 FOR SALE—For $200,' northeast portion of Lot 4, block 2, of Lot 5455. West Fernie. Size 55 ft. by 132 ft. Box 367, Trail, B. C. 3S-6 FOR SALE—7 acres, house and barn one "mile from Fernie,- two creeks, well, etc. Easy terms. Apply to C. Ferguson, Gateway, B.C. 38-6tp ,-■-,. IF: YOU D,ONT Receive The Ledger don't blame us. ,Watch the date of the expiration of your subscription which is printed on the same label containing your address. . , LIQUOR LICENSE ACT (Section 48) NOTICE, IS HEREBY GIVEN that on the 20th day of June next,' application will be made to' the Superintendent of Provincial Police for the transfer of the . License for the Sale of Liquor by Retail in and upon, the premises known as the Wardner „ Hotel, situate at Wardner*, British Columbia, from R. H. Bohart, of of Wardner, British Columbia, to Grant Downing, of Fernie, British Columbia, GRANT DOWNING, Applicant for Transfer. , R. H. BOHART, Holder of License. Dated this 23rd day of May, 1913. All kinds of Household Furniture bought in large' or small quantities, also gents' cast-off clothing. Secondhand Store, Victoria! Avenue North." FOR RENT—Four-roomed House; meat kitchen, clothes closet, electric light, water, etc. Apply, Wm. Barton, agent Singers Sewing Machine Co., City 40-3tp. FOR SALE CHEAP—Ten-roomed House in centre of Fernie; Lot 1, Block 49, N.W. corner, Hanson andMc- , Pherson Avenue; Apply, C. Stephen- (Contlnued from Pago 1) opportunity to interview us and inform us of tho conditions. "When wo arrived at Harrison Mills wo wero met by ono 12, Welsh, of the Cosmopolitan Employment Agency of Vancouver, and wore requested by him and tho said Dando to leave the train thero and tako a boat which was thoro for that purposo to convoy uh to Vancouver Island without our passing through Vancouver City. This we refused to do, after holding a meeting, and cnmo direct to Vancouver, "Of our number twenty-eight aro married, and none of uh would havo left Un gland if tho conditiona had boon truthfully represented to ub." After tho men had reached Vancouver tho company officials brought ton of their strlko breakora down from tho mines at Cumberland and attempted to docoy tho mon from our eatort by vigorously declaring no Htrlko oxlHtod. Soductlvo offers of nj.w elothlnk, food, tobacco, boor, worn made—anything was theirs for tho asking. Thoy wore told thoy could fix thoir own price for thoir labor If thoy would but go to tho- mine, but! though strangers In a strange land, homeless, friendless, penniless and without honorable omploymont, those men of men steadfastly refused to prostitute thoir manhood., How different la this typo of man from tho spineless lackey who falls sniveling at tho foot of tho mino owners and nulla his manhood to deTeat his follow- mon. In order that the miners everywhere may havo warning to disregard press reports which aro calculated tor their deception, an artldo which appeared in tho Nanaimo Herald Ih quoted bolow; "Call Uy United Mino Workera of America turned down. "Nanaimo, H. U., May "?.—Alttiougn, \\i*Ail'\\)i-ti,tuUi*.,l t:th»rln wi;i-;', tlm union representatives "to call out all the mino workera ln the Nanaimo district, when the question was defeated by ballot, ovor nlnoty por cont nf Win vntf»R mat *m>rt* in fftvnr nt fulfilling tlio agrcemont with tho mino ownera and continuing work. "Tho vote was taken In thn Court TTouao, and nil clubs, hotels, saloons nnd breweries Vero closed by order of tlio Mayor, Perfect ordor prevailed In tho municipality. "The decision la .gratifying to tho Rfneral public, and feeling throughout tho city is now more optimistic than at any time during the present yoar," Tho abovo article was published floren day* after tho strlko had been successful.^ inaugurated, during a •timo wb*n «!! ih*, mine wral** were on tb#> mirtAfti. fhe mine fan dead, and not a pound of coal was belnir mined fn the Nanaimo district. F. FARRIKGTON \\ Our Letter Box | **¥¥¥¥¥¥¥¥*¥¥¥AMft¥¥*¥***¥***¥ Coal Creok, Forino, B. C, Juno, 7, 1013, To tho Editor, District Ledger,— Sir,—In your paper of a weok ago I saw a noto ro a checker tournamont for the champion ship of tho district. All tho checker players would bo In favor of this and whilo wo are likely to havo sports on tho 1st day of July It would bo a splendid opportunity for thattournoy to bo, Included' In tho town sports of tho day. Tho committee of sports would bo catering to a good number of tho public, also to tho grand old game, which Io so well patrorilsod In tho old land of Scotland and England, and tho States; also tho colonies, where thoy havo thoir town and country matches, Thn mayor of Melbourne and Sydney often presiding and'M.P.S, speaking at those gatherings, where as many aa 171 tako part In thoso matches annually. Why not this district mako a start In lino with thoso matches? rirltaln vs. America played an International match In 190*1, result a victory for Britain. Why not Canada'vs.,.ono of tho" other* colonies, say New -Zealand or Australia? Lot everybody Bay "Yob!" and It can bo dono easily, team touring Canada. Lot everybody say "Yes!" and It can bo dono easily. A Checker Club could bo easily formed In Fornlo for this district. 1 am Sir, Yours truly, EDWARD BRADLEY (Mr. Bradley's suggestion as to a 1st of July tourney would, If carried out, bo very Interesting, and tho expense entail should not ho great. However, whether "this . .Is feaBlblo ... . , nut, ut nit,, t.itiii*u t.t t,ii ii;anU4t t* uj fwonpmvlonco ptmM Khmrtfl tmM he played. If wo consider the" Interest iiifllolont, tho necessary typo could bo obtained and solutions and problems published In the Ledger, Tho project is certainly worth consideration.— K.0,1 i* ,| Coal Creok, B. C. at the timo of his arrest had that day been given a note to get out a set of tools. Those that wero responsible for his arrest and sentence botli know this, yet they charged him wlfh vagrnncy and gavo him tho heaviest Glvo a man a squaro deal. If the responsible authorities would' uso a llttlo of their zeal In other.directions thoro would bo fewor cases ot drunks and vagrancy, and fewor aching hearts and mlsornblo homes. Thanking you ln anticipation. A Lover of Justice. ANCIENT ORDER OF FORE8TER8 COURT FERNIE Charter for abovo closos on July 14, and up1 to that dato the Entrance Feo jwill bo $5; contributions, $1.00 per mouth; sickness, $1.0 por weok; death benefits, $100. Moot in Aollo's Hall overy second aud third Moilday in tlio month. •I3.2t.np J. M. WOOD, Sec. Uev. B, M. Terloy, B. A., and *Mrs. Terloy havo nrrlvod In Fornle, tho formor to tako charge of Methodist church, Ho will conduct the sor- vices on Sunday, Mr. and Mrs. Tor- ley, who aro from Bollovlllo, Ont., havo been engaged In missionary work In China. Rov. J. F. Dlmmlck will bo leaving at tho ond of tho month for Prince Rupert, * Sergeant Amborman, ot City Police and Constable , McRae, Michel, loft, today with four prisoners for Nelson and two tor Now Westminister. THE 1818 THEATRE Tho usual good program that this houso offers WTTI bo* repeated for Fri-1 day night and; Saturday afternoon utui uv cuing, One of ilia moat inVuaiu^ features of this house Is tho splendid projection: clearness, absence of flickers, with good dopth and mellow- nosB of light, removing tho slightest rinnathmty nt 1-nliiry to r>vr>«l^t nr headache. Tho foaturo film Is tho famous 101 Bison "On tho Frontier," whilo six other fllmB comploto tho program. HOSMER NOTES ■^■'■•;i^v^^-^™T7^^^-s^j^r^r^'^r^?ii ■A ■*&& A^wM^^^^ts Asy&&Wfr''''' "* To the Editor District Lodger,— Dear Sir,—Will you allow mu a little space in your widely.,circulated paper? In your Ngtjo of May 31 Ho'Vi' wa<> a report of a caso from Hosmer woro nnfi ■m.nnn tv.i« had I (MK^TYYYTYYt^YYYTTY^trYTm*7*rn PASSBURG NOTES By "Observer." The "Observer"- It seems, has taken a great view of this city and he can not understand the reason why the C. P. R. do not employ an agent at Passburg depot the same as they do in other places. The' condition ol things.at present is something like this: If a person sends aa order out, such as a pair of boots or anything else, he. is forced to go to Bun-mis depot or Hillcrest, and both places are quite a distance from Passburg. I am not in a position to say that the little business men has anything to say whether the Seo Pee R. shall or shall not station an agent here, but, nevertheless it's just about time to holler, and the • "Observr-r" ls trying to do it, whether Shauguessy will here or. not—can't say! The Shivvereetin band of Passburg paid a visit to the home of Mr. and Mrs. Webster tjie other evening and played a few, choice selections, which was much enjoyed by the happy couple, who lately joined the noble armyo.of martyrs. The'-music at a distance, may not have been appreciated, but the "Observer," at short range,, thought that, the . notes were very distinct. Well, Harry, old boy, may you and yours enjoy happy days. ' A very unusual accident occurred at the mine here last Thursday when one of the mine horses got one of his fore-legs badly smashed. The horse was standing'in the tunnel, outside of some loaded cars, when, in some unaccountable manner, the horse got crushed between the motor and the loads. It is a severe loss to the company, as it had the reputation of being the best horse in the i mine. A grand concert and dance was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs, Barnhill last week, and was ■ a pronounced success. The loal talent was right there with the goods and the" dancers certainly, had the opportunity of their lives for displaying what they knew about the fine points of the pastime, the floor being in the pink of condition, thanks to the host and hostess, whose kind attention to all is much, appreciated. A new locomotive has been installed at the coal company's yards tq replace tiie old' engine which had become very loose jointed of late, and the new .one, fIllaiaJonKJelt_want •Mr.--Fowler has,returned from his trip to High River, bringing back with him a fine horse which replaces the one- that got killed the ~ other week. ~ ■ Mr. Julian, an old timer of Michel, was through most of the camps,- Passburg Included, organizing for the Owls, and he reports having done fairly well, but it is a pity that Pass- .burg has not developed itself sufficiently so as to enable them to secure a lodge here, instead of having to go to Bellevue. Dick Beard Is now training under the keen management of Jack Twigg, preparatory for tho coming sports fit Bellevue. Jack thinks there ls a race or two in the old stiff yet. Charlie Puches ot Hlllcrest, an old timer from up the Pass,, was, seen driving through.Passburg Sunday last, bound for Burmis, What's to do, Charlie? The sports of Passburg aro eagerly waiting for July lst whon thoy will have the opportunity of onco moro whipping the stream ln quest of spotted beauties. v Q Doctor Bell, of Pnssburg, must bo having qulto a busy time thoso days with the youngstors, there being qulto a number of children down with tho moaslos, malting It nocossnry for the closing of tho Bchool. Passburg can now boost of nn automobile, ono hnvlng boon purchased by Mr. Ithowl at tho storo, which may bo seen buzzing along ln tho cool hourB of tho evening on our up-to-dato road. Tho result of tho oloction for tho presidency In Passburg: Stubbs, 15; Smith, 77; Maplo Loaf. Stubbs, I); Smith, 4-1; Burmis, Stubbs, 10; Smith, 45. Majority In tho threo camps ior J. E. Smith, 119. Miss B, Thompson, of Elko, pnid ti flying visit to Passburg on Sunday evening nnd left" on Monday's local train for Plnchor City. Jl. Is always looking good, T, 0, Hnrrlos has got his horse In fine shapo for tho first of July at Bellovue racoB. Tho Davenport Coal Company aro exercising ovcry onorgy In order to develop No. 1. seam, Tho mine ls working at Its fullost capacity although thoro seems to bo a Bhortngo of tlmbor packers just at present. A fow errors nppoared ln tho last Issuo of tho Ledger, showing that some persons contributed $22.50 In- stond of $2,00, But tho Observer Is pleased to learn that thoso Involve ar« convinced thnt It ia n tvpowipM. cal error.—(Mon Culpa!—Kd.) I tin hotel clerk at t'assburg Is complaining severely against the High temperature of the-last few days. We will have a cooler soort, mil, so do not worry. OUT rOli irlrtrt/l^ J mnl; p»~;-:-, }.ZZ loft this beautiful burg to aoolc new pastures somewhere around the north pl« where thoy do not employ mixologist. Qood luck, Jack. The Obserror has obtained information that Pmsburg church Is going to have a basaar In tho very nwr fnhjrre. Miss J. Duncan and Miss A. Maryanclt are doing everything In the wav nf making it success. Oo to It, girls. Doctor Dell Is going to add an extension to his fcoute, as soon «• lumber can bo procured, In order that whon sn accident occurs he can «c- commodate the Injured temporarily, The PSMbur/r M*l* Vole* purtp am making rapid strides toward* being recognised In the musical world, and will tn th© near future be seen In public. , ^ The Owls held their first meeting on Sunday last at Bellevue, which was well attended.- Any individual desirious of joiniffg the Owls should see Mr. John Thomas of Passburg, who is authorized to act on behalf of that society. The mines here are working steady, and the prospects are good for the future, " Mr. L. Stubbs has left for the Edmonton Coal -Mining District, as manager. Well, Len, good luck to you; the boys of Passburg will certainly miss you. Look out for the up-to-date concert and dance which is now under way, and will be dated in the near future, and run under the guidance of T. J. Harris. TABER NOTES (Received Too Late For Publication in Last Week's Issue) Our old friend, Harry Brooks, has returned to camp, after a few months in the Pass. Harry reports meeting many old time Nova Scotia friends at Hillcrest. John -Mclvor had his foot hurt last week by a piece bf stone. . Len Bailey got his foot caught by a car, causing him to lay off for a day or two. • The last season at the Canada West has seen more small accidents than ever berore, arid it has told heavily on the sick and accident fund. • The big mine will be idle on Thursday. It has ran steadily for the last seven days. Andy Strettbn has taken the position of storekeeper for the Canada West Co. Mr. Fenton, the bookkeeper, has gone to spend a two months' vacation at his olg.Jioine in New York. Harry iMoreby has returned to camp and got a start at the big mine. There', are more men employed here this summer than ever before. , The business men of Taber had a big "blow-out" at the King George Hotel on Monday night, same being given as a welcome to the new Industrial Commissioner. ]__ BELLEVUE NOTES Mrs. William Fisher arrived in camp this week from Lancashire, England, to join her husband arid sons, who have heen in camp for some time. Housekeeping, is better than "baching", Wtllian. Quite a few of the sports went to Hillcrest to take in the football game between Hillcrest and Coleman. The officers and members of the Bellevue band wish, through the col- urns of the Ledger, to thank the officers and members of Bellevue Local Union for the sum of $20 donated to them at the last regular meeting towards the purchasing of instruments for the band. , James Cousens was at Frank' on Monday, as neutral scrutineer for the election. The local football team went to Fernie on Saturday to play the league fixture with the Fernie team and suffered defeat. It Is understood that the game has been protested on the grounds that the field was not marked out. Some of the boys came home with sore feet from getting into holes on the field'. Hello! Everyone should come to Bellevue on July lst; $1000 in prizes. There will be boxing, wrestling, foot-, ball, baseball, horse races' and all kinds of field sports; the best time you ever had Is waiting for you at Bellevue on the 1st of July so don't fall to be there on that date. All roads lead to Bellevue on July lst. The election for the President of the District was held at Bellevue on Monday.and the balloting were as follows: Smith-, 153; Stubbs, 91, with, six spoiled ballots. The two 'Misses McNavin were in camp on Sunday, visiting their father, from Lethbridge. They returned home on Monday. Mrs. James Lindsay is now occupying the house lately vacated by Mr. Joseph Verdin. ' 'Mrs: Charlie ^Hewitt, of Blairmore, was visiting in camp, on Monday. The' new" school that has been talked ' of so long in Bellevue seems to have come at last. Mr. Wheeler, of Frank, signed the contract this week and intends starting right away. The school is badly needed in Bellevue. Billy ;Cole is making some altera- has but recently arrived ih the country and is somewhat reticent about discussing his prowess on the football field, but gave - instead a practical demonstration of his abilities, in a practice game, that brought gladness to the hearts of the enthusiastic followers of the sport. Mr. Mitchell has been the recipient of many valuable tokens and is the possessor of numerous handsome medals in ■ testimony to the results of various encounters in the Old Country. It goes without saying that the Bellevue team will be materially strengthened with the advent of this latest star and will prove' even more formidable contestants to the aspiring teams of the Crows Nest Pass Football league.—"Onlooker," MICHEL NOTES A-large number of people were.in town on Tuesday to see the "Made in Canada Exhibition train." Quite a few of King George's loyal subject were taking a holiday in his honor j and two baseball games,were played during the- day. One in the afternoon between Bow Island Juniors, and Taber Intermediates which went in favor of Bow Island by a score of 9-4. The other game was played between Grassy Lake and a team supposed to be the Fiber Seniors. Some of the players wore the last year's uniform of tho Taber Crescents, and that's about all the claim they had to being ball-players. One amusing feature of tho game was whon a Grassy Lake man hit a fly ball to center field, which was caught, but the runner didn't notice, and kept on around tho diamond. When tho fans saw, they bogan to root for him, and the way ho made up the home stretch was sublime, only to learn he was out beforo he got to second base, It was tho only interesting part of the game. Dan Plttley has bought an acre lot In tho north ond of town, and will move onto it shortly. Will Cook has also purchased a house and lot and taken up his residence thoro, Work Is proceeding on tho now electric light plant. Tho concroto work Is nonr finished and tho machinery ls expoctod dally. Tho management expect to turn on tho julco by tho first of July. Tlio government aro making somo Improvements to'the rtlvor Hill, cutting down tlio grade and widening tho rond. Tho work is bolng dono by convict labor. Jim Datoman has riiovod hia family to tho south sido of tho track. Tho Board ot Trado aro making nrrangomonts for a big colobrntlon on Dominion Day. tions"In_fronfTniTe~pooI room.^where he has a soda fountain and ice cream department nicely done up. Give him a call. Mr. Hector McDonald is building a new house at Maple Leaf which he will be occupying in the near future. ■Mrr. Wallace Raynor ls severing his connection with A. I. Blais this week. His place will be . taken by Mr. Perry, of Hillcrest. A pretty wedding took place at the home of Albert Padgett on Saturday evening, when his brother-in-law,-Edward Coupland, was united In wedlock to Miss Mary Ann Billson, of Nottingham, England. The happy couple will reside here. The Rev. W. Irwin, who left here some time ago to attend the Methodist Conference, returned homo on Friday with his bride, having got married at Calgary. Ho was given a reception at the church here. 'Miss Annie Allen was visiting friends at Coleman on Sunday. She returned homo on Tuesday all smiles. Bellevuo Band will render following program on Sunday, Juno 15th, commencing 8: ,10 p, m,: March, "Easy Does it;" soloctlon, "Lusln Mlllor;" Nautical Fantasia, '"Tafulgar;" March, "Plnchlnollo;" grand selection, "War Songs;" Fantasia, "Man- rlco;" March, "Captain Courageous;" Paraphnso, "Dulce Domum," "God Save tho King." Collection to bo takon In aid of tho band, Tho management of tho Bollovuo Football toam aro to bo congratulated on their ontorprlso In securing tho aorvlcoB of Mr. Ernest Mltcholl, the omlnent English football exponent, for tho coming eoason. Mr. Mltcholl COAL CREEK An ambulance competition is to be held in connection with the sports on July lst, when four gold medals are to be given to the winning team, which will be decided by a medical man. This Is the first time an ambulance competition has been held- in Michel and been confined to members of the Michel Ambulance Association. It is hoped that all members past and present will take part. , - At the regular meeting of the K. Ps. held on Wednesday evening last, the election of officers took place for the" coming half year, and was followed by a social evening. There was a good, attendance of members' present. • Mrs. R. Heap and family, of Pincher Creek, are guests of Mr. and Mrs. A. A. Hopwood down New Town this week., The local secretary of the U. M. W. of A. was distributing the new buttons last week for the second quarter. All members not. having received them can have same by applying to the secretary at his office. The regular meeting wiir be held on Saturday nights 'until further notice notice, instead of Sunday afternoon. Hoo! Hoo! the order of Owls are trying to start up afresh in the camp and notices to this effect are posted along with the "nine reasons" wliy you should join. Jump in and get your feet wet. Sports will be ; held here on-gJuly lst;_ the various committees met on "Monday Further particulars next week. Several rigs and-other conveyances were in use last Sunday to convey the baseball team arid a few enthusiastic fans to Crow's Nest, the locals returned defeated, though not disgraced, by the score of 5-40. A return match will be played here on the "cinder, patch" on Sunday next, when we hope to have a different tale to tell. The local Derby came off last week but not as expected. Why? Because Michel won and Coal Creek were defeated for the first time this season. The game" started at 4:45 p. m. before a fairly large crowd. Michel kicked, off. There was a bright sun and a slight breeze blowing but the reds soon got going and scored tho first goal ln ten minutes, dob Johnson doing tho trick. Tho Michel boy6' began to exert themselves soon after, and from a cross from the right wing, Fred Beddlngton was unmarked, and with a good drive boat Tommy Banns and equalized, A few minutes later Brlsco contered 'again, and to the surprise ot tho crowd, and especially to the samo goaler, tho ball wont ln at tho far corner, making Michel 2-1. Soon after the kick off a third goal was scored, but disallowed by tho referee for off sido, nnd nt half time no further score had boon mndo. On changing ends both teams scemod determined and soon Coal Crook woro In difficulties ngaln. Llttlor, of Michel, gottlng botwoon tho backs just tu timo and scored tho third goal for Mlchol. After this tho Creok team bocamo disorganized nnd a llttlo 111- feeling crept In between Bomo of tho players for a Bhort time, Whyto who had shown some good play up to this, being one of the aggressors. The final came with Michel winning three goals to one. J. Wilson, of Fernie, was the referee. Good for you, Michel, try and keep it up; you have a fighting chance yet to get for league honors. J. Heney is deputizing for R. Sprus- ton as fire-boss in old No. 3 mine this week, Bob having gone to the I. O. O. F. convention, held at Nanimio, V. I. A wrestling match has been arranged to take place on Saturday between Harry Phillips (who has accepted the challenge thrown out some time ago by Jarvls Halton) both men are of Michel. A good match is expected, and will take place in the Opera House after the show of pictures. Mr. and Mrs. Joe, Worthington were visitors. to Mr. Alex. Almonds' of New Town last week end. ■ The election for District President took place on Monday last, and a good representive vote was recorded; the question asked, is, who's elected; the result will be given later, of course. Tom France of Fernie was acting as scrutineer here. Accidents have been ■ rather numerous again this last' week; on Monday afternoon a driver named Geo. WltherlngtoU, in old No. 3 mine, received a compound fracture of the leg and internal injury, also the end of his index finger torn off, by being run over with cars. Another driver, Pete J. Hlac, on the same afternoon, in No. 3 east, was also" injured somewhat similiar, being run over 'by steel cars used in that mine. He was severely injured about the'hea'd and chest and had his collar bone broken. Both were taken to the hospital, after first aid had been-rendered, and aro progressing as favorable as possible under the care of Dr. Weldon. Members of the Ambulance Association who are desirious of competing ln the gold medal competition are requested to arrange teams of four Stacey, the secretary, not later than and give in their names to A., R. Wednesday. Dr. Weldon, who is very busy these days, is moving with the times, -having bought an automobile. Great burg this, Doc, for automobiles. . Another big match Is billed for Saturday, when Coleman is expected as visitors here, and a smoker is being given after the games. The follow- -ing—are-expected—to-do-the-kicking and bring in two more points: Goal, Jim Moores; full backs, Sam Hampton and Wm. Samuels; half hacks, Tom McGovern, W. Whitehouse and Sam Weaver; forwards, A. Arden, Fred Beddington, Joe Littler, Harry Brown and Bert Dayls. A general meeting is called for the members of the football club on Sunday evening in the Band Room. All members are requested to turn any unsold fixture cards and monies in to the secretary, Mr. Geo. Beddlngton. Meeting at 8 o'clock sharp. Brisco's 125,000 People Big Bargains in our line of fine shoes, for June Pay R. I. BRISCO Blairmore Will See CALGARY Industrial Exhibition JUNE 30th TO JULY 5th $110,000 will be expended to help thorn enjoy it. Reduced passenger rates. Freight paid on Alberta Exhibits. Live stock unexcelled in the West. Splendid program of Muiic, Vaudeville. Fireworks. Races I. S. G. VAN HART President. R. B. RICHARDSON Manager, Calgary. A. I. BLAIS Grocer We carry a full line of Red Feather & Tartan Canned Goods Prices Right Satisfaction guaranteed or money back Phone 103 :*: Frank, Alta. Tom Martin was admitted to hospital on Friday last, aa a rosult of a slight accldont. Wo hopo to soo you around soon, Tom. Tho roothall onthuslastlcs of tho camp vi ore takon back whon tho roHiilt of tho football match, Coal Crook vs, Mlchol*, was phoned up; 3*1; ls a drubbing, boys! Tbo ozone must. Iiavo been too strong;., or else— —. Novor mind, boys, wo look to you io ivwictv )*iulavium ou aulumu} npnlnnt WHctm*. Conl Crook foothall club ontortalna Illllcrost football club up hero on Sat' urday, Kick ott at 6 o'clock. Aftor tho match a grand smoking concort will be linld in the club hall. To- tiacco* iuul j>il*-« wiil tie provided. A good timo Is assured. Admission, 60c. Smoker commoncei 8 o'clock. Como and enjoy youriolvoi. Tho Coal Creek lino up for Saturday against Ttlllnrost Is as follow*: Goal, T. Banns; back*, J. McLotchle, W. MeFeiuiv, \\ii\\t backs, ,1. Sweeney, W. Parnoll, Ft. Whyto; forward!, J, Harper, O. Booth, J. Manning, I\\ Join •on, It. Johnatone; reserves: P. Armstrong, Ed. Reid; roforoo. J. Wilson of Vttmie, Several peoplo from Fornle ware taking In the ilghU of this burg on Sunday last. What think y« of tho tttrd-uu city ol tbo ww»U Huuulo't (Oontlnnod on Paso i) !iSIBWSJSI3JiME!BlSI^^ WHERE TO Celebrate The First 11 Bellevue, Alta. MONSTER SPORTS IS AND |^ • 1 vjcLP IllVcii Under thc Auspices of thc Bellevue Athletic Association Dominion Day A very successful smoker was hold In tho new club on Saturday, June 7th. Mr, ,T. Parker, mannger at the Diamond City coal mine, presided nnd In his opening address wish tho, club ovory success, and hoped .that all tho members would tako all, tho Rood advantages that tho club offered, "there bolng ,a good reading room, writing rpom, card room, billiard room, and a bar whoro temperance drinks can bo got at reasonable prices. The pro- gram for tlio evening wan songs and recitations from Mr. .1. Parker, Mr. A. Bryant, Mr. C. Sooloy, Mr. J. Tliornhlll, Secretary North Diamond Local 2178; Mr. J. Dolanoy, Mr. J. Simpson, Master Mechanic; Mr. A. D. Altroy, Mr, J. Main, Mr. S, Potor- yolll, Mr. ,T, Derby. Mr. Flfo plnyod sovoral Interesting Lines on his bagpipes, which was well received Tho popular church of Kngland mlnlstor, Rov. ,T. Grant, Interested tho mombors with a Bong and a recitation. Tho ovonhiK wna woll spent, overyono enjoying tho smokor. "fiod Save tho King" was sung nt thc closo. The Store the People Own" COLEMAN F05BED A Gift To Regular Customers OF $5,000 A circular lias boon sent to every customer giving particulars. If you have not read it ask at tho store for full particulars. Grocery specials every day. Dollars can be saved como to thc store find got sonic. Keep the Money in the Pass THE WESTERN CANADIAN Go-operative COLEMAN TRADING CO., LTD. Aro reforming: under the new Co-operative Associations act. F. M. THOMPSON CO. 55255-5S2- "The Quality Store — JULY Ut, 1913 $ 1,000 in Prizes FOOTBALL, BASEBALL, BOXING Wrestling, Horse Races, Field Events, &c. Groceries, Dry Goods, Boots SHOES AND CROCKERY /' V SOLE AGENT FOR, THE CELEBRATED "House of Hobberlin" Cloth in? ancl alsn Rp^i sw* rmmB^msm&wi^m^AjWjm^mmmmmjpm Just arrived, another shipment of Extra Ohoico Eating Applet $1.75 por box Good Sound Cooking Apple!, $1,60 box I'resih i. fiouM*.., llii'tic limuH ii week. Strawberries on Saturday The Night IJ.ii.iK The Might TraiUiuuil, Tho Hight I'ri-'o, fiwh nnd every timo. Wo linvi' iihv.Mvv dllm-red 10 per cent, off dry pwids, and 5 per cent, off WE LEAD, OTHERS FOLLOW Phone 25 Victoria St. Blairmore, Alta. PAGE SIX THE DISTRICT LEDGER, FERHIE. B. 0, JTJHE 14,1913. kUMlMkg '// Mineworkers Strike \\ on Vancouver Island Contributed by W. R. Trotter, — Organizer Trades and Labor Congress We Are Ready to Scratch off your bill any item of lumber not found just as we represented. There ls no hocus pocus in This Lumber Business When you want spruce we do not send you hemlock. When you buy first-class lumber we don't slip in a lot of culls. Those who buy once from us always come again. Those who have not yet made our apquaintance are taking chances they wouldn't encounter if they bought their lumber here. KENNDEY & MANGAN — Dealers In — Lumber. Lath, Shingles, Sash and Doors. SPECIALTIES—Moulding*, Turnings, Brackets, and Detail Work OFFICE AND YARD—McPherson ave. Opposite G. N. Depot. P.O. Box 22, Phone 23. Since the first of May the strike of wages was ever admissible. When men to quit work unwillingly. That ROYAL HOTEL FERNIE Bar Unexcelled All White Help Everything Up-to-date -Call-in-and- see us once JOHN PODBIELANCIK, Prop. SYNOPSIS OV COAL MINING REGULATIONS COAL mining rights of tho Dominion, In Manitoba, Saskatohowan. and Alberta, the. Yukon Territory, tho North West Territories and Jn a portion of the Province or British Columbia, may bo loaaod tor a term of twenty-one years at an annual rental of $1 an aero. Not more than 2,560 acres wil be leased to one applicant. * Application tor a'lease must be made by the applicant In person to tho Agent or Sub-Agent of the.district In which thn rights applied for aro situated. In surveyed territory tho land must bo dMHcriheil liy huuiIoiir, or legal sub-divisions of sections, and in unsurvoyod territory the tract applied for shall be staked out by tlio applicant hlmsolf. Iflach apllcn.tion must be accompanied by s. feo of $!> which will be refunded If the rlKhts applied for aro not available, but nol othorwlBO. A royalty shall bo paid on the merchantable output of tho mine at the rato of five conts por ton. The poruon oporatlnK tho mine shall furnish the Agont with sworn returns accounting for tho full quantity of merchantable coal mined an dpay tho royalty tlioreon, If the coal mlnlnj? -•-*-'- aro not bolng operated, such should bo furnished at least once a yoar. The loase will Include the coal mlslng ; rights only, but tho leusc.p may bo per- mlttoil tu purohaso whatovor available surface rights may bo considered no- cosfiary for tho working of the mine at thu rato of f 10.00 un acre. , ,Por full Information application should b« made to tho Hooretary of the Department of tho Interior. Ottawa, or to any Agont or Sub-Agent of Dominion Lands, Vf, W. Cory, Deputy Minister of tho Interior. N.D—Unauthorised publication of.this advertisement will not be paid for. rlglits returns JOHN BARBER, D.D.8., L D 8„ DENTI8T Office; Johnstone and Falconer Block (Abovo Wensdoll'B Drug Storo) o Phono 121 Hours: 8,30 to 1; 2 to 5. ItAitdoncoi 21, Victoria Av«mio. miners has been complete throughout the whole of Vancouver Island, although the present centre o'f interest is at Nanaimo. This city is only two hours journey by modern steamship, yet very few facts concerning the present industrial upheaval have reached the public on the mainland. The miners emphatically claim that what little news has so far appeared has been distorted ahd biassed and that the story of the miners has never yet been told in the daily press. The first open breach was in the fall of last year when the miners employed by the Canadian Collieries Company at Cumberland "took a holiday" on September 16, as protest against the dismissal of two members of a "gas committee" and alleged discrimination against these men so that tliey could not again obtain employment in the district, notwithstanding the fact that their report was endorsed by the findings of the government inspector. Inasmuch as their safety depended upon thorough inspection and correct reports, and it appeared to the miners that the presentation of correct reports meant dismissal, and besides the question of wrongful dismissal there was the further possibility of future committees being successfully Intimidated to the jeopardy of the lives of all in the mine, a stand was taken against such action. They at that time felt sure, that their protest, which- was "simply a demand for the proper administration of the Coal Mines Regulation Act, would be considered, but, the government has turned a deaf ear to every entreaty and appeal in this matter, although representations have vbeen made from various quarters in the province. Locked Out at. Cumberland Immediately upon the "holiday' of protest" being declared, the owners posted a notice that tools were to be withdrawn and the mines closed indefinitely—practically declaring a lock-out. Following this action the Ladysmith miners two days later (September 18,) quit working for the Canadian Collieries Company as a protest against the treatment of the Cumberland men. For seven months this condition of things has continued, while the Nanaimo and South Wellington men have remained at work for the'other .three_companies-operating-in-the-diS" trict. Because these men have- remained at work it' has been assumed in some quarters all was serene at Nanaimo camp. The facts prove the very opposite" however, and the mine owners at Nanaimo*-have known for years that there was a seething discontent among the men in their employ. Working conditions there, as indeed at all of the other mines on the Island, were anything but satisfactory to the miners. Various attempts have been made to organize, and unlonB of different kinds have'existed from time to time, only to recognise their futility and weaknoss whenever any real attempt to better their conditions was attempted. The discrimination which followed any attempt to organize effectively always prevented the whole-hearted support which tho miners would U|fo to have given but feared the consoquences of —in short tho ownors .successfully prevented thorough organization. Nevertheless nt Nanaimo there were Bonie 400 miners in the union, but being so far in tho minority tho employers felt confident of thoir power to continue to impose tho present conditions and terms of employment upon tlio minora, the number employed by tho throo companies bolng In the neighborhood of 2150. Tho Famoua "Agreement" 'Much capital has beon mado out of tho existence of what has 'been called nn ngreomont nt Nanaimo. It Is oven claimed that somo compact lms beon 'broken by tho striking miners, This is entirely ^untruo. Tho achedulo of wages and working conditions under whioh tho mlnorB havo boon employed up till May of this yonr1 was drawn up as long ago na 1007 by tho management of tho Western Fuel Company, Ono of Its provisions was for a commltteo of flvo to represent tho omployooH on nny grievance or difference with tho company, places on this commlttoo to bo ballottod for, No such ballot has taken placo slnco 1011 although only ono of tho orglnnl commlttoo Is now tn tho district, Tho ronson Is that tho mon havo folt tho uu-JlosHnoHH of any Btich notion, ('No dlsciiHBlon of working terms or ALEXANDER MACNEIL unti'itioi, solicitor, Noury, eU. Officei; Eckstein Building, Fernie. B.C, F. C. Law* Alex. I, Flshe' LAWE A FI8HER A.TTOIINI3VH Fernie, B, C. SMoft's Gmt ouickiy a-rops couqmb. cunta colds, MUL* THK THROAT ANO 1 UNO*. SS ClNTt IF YOU DON'T . Receive The Ledger don't blame ui. Witch the date of the expiration of your tubtfrrlption which Is'printed on the tame label containing your adr dress. COLEMAN Billiard and Pool Parlor Two Billiard Tables Three Pool Tables Bowling Alley Hairdressinff Cigars J. Graham, ?£2E: changes in the schedule were proposed by any of the five representatives, the manager informed them that these were the working conditions—"take .them or leave them." The last time signatures were required only three of the five men could be prevailed upon to sign the schedule, and its provisions have never been accepted by the men as satisfactory. These two committeemen who refused to sign the agreement had ultimately to leave the district. Others who did sign gave aa their reason that ln their unorganized state and without funds they could not hope to put up an effective fight. The Nanaimo company since the strike at Cumberland, recognizing the weakness of their position have re- guested every newcomer to individually sign the schedule before starting work. It should be clearly understood however, that there is no agreement with any organization in existence and that what has been called an agreement is a schedule of working conditions and wages which the miners are compelled to accept or seek work elsewhere. - There is nothing binding the miners to continue working a day longer than they want to, or to compel an organization to supply men at the stated rates as would be the case were an agreement to be made with a responsible organization such as the United Mne Workers. Let it be further understood that the miners through their responsible officers have sought a conference with the whole of the mine owners on the Island and failed to obtain one although repeated attempts have been made with a view to arriving at a satisfactory agreement. The position of the coal owners has been one of unrelenting hostility to any and every form of organization among their employees and this attitude continues. It was evident to the miners that a stand would have to be made some time and May 1 was chosen as the date. The miners of Nanaimo had already arranged a holiday for that day, and on leaving the mines ■ on April 30, every man was presented with the notice that gave the information that the time for making a united ' stand had arrived, and that work would cease from, that date till such time__as__a_sat-isfactor-y—agree-.; ment had been reached-between the coal owners and the men's organization. No further evidence of the Nanaimo men's feeling on the question should be necessary than the fact that on May 2 over 700 men joined the already enrolled 400 and on May 3 every man of the South Wellington mine to the number of 210 joined the 90 members already enrolled there, making a South Wellington membership of 300.' In them next few days another 400 was steadily added to the union and the position today in Nanaimo and South Wellington is that out of a total of 2150 men. affecting 1800 of these are members of the United Mine Workers. Of the remaining 350 divided between tho Western Fuel Company and the Vancouver and Nanaimo Coal Company, about 50 per cent aro not Inclined to become members of tho union, and the minors claim that the others are a negligible quantity, chiefly men who havo held somo minor position or favored places ln tho mines. "Foreign Organization" Story Attempts have boon mado to make •It. appear that somo Individual or group of "foreign agitators" aro tho root causo of all tho troublo. This Is an old-tlmo whoezo which Is made to do duty whonovor any international union In called upon to tako ofl'lcial action. Tho United Mino Workers nro a Canadian organization equally with ovory othor organization of workors of any consequence ln the Dominion, and is affiliated with the Trades and Labor Congress of Canada. ■■■■■•■■■•.» With tho exception of a small group of minors in Nova Scotia who uro lod by n cotorlo of politicians, all tho coal minora of tho Dominion are In tho samo organization. Thoy are divided Into throo districts—Dlotrlct 26 In Nova Scotia, DlBtrlct 18, Including tho'Crows Nost Pans and Alberta, and DlBtrlct 28, that ot Vancouver Island, A fltatomont has boon mndo Unit tho Unltod Mino Workors nro making thoir last stand an an organization In Canada on Vancouver Island, No Btntomont could bo moro absurd, Tlio mnmhnrH of the Unltod MlnO Workers now "fighting nro Canadian citizens with homes,'families and interests In this province who nro mombors by choice In Uio only organization of thoir craft which can effectively protoct their Interosta to any dogroo;' but thoir connection with tho U, M, i,, A. A, In „oi .ini lo iiitt c-*i(>l«juHt of that wnion ln Pnnnrtn' or nnywhpro 'also, ■*"■*•■■■■■■■•• No looal union or district of minors or nny othor craft organlzod Inter, nationally can expect to havo tho financial support of tho remuindor of tho ordor unless tho proposed notion hns tho sanction nnd ondorsomont of thoir elective offlcors. Nor can nny notion such as a Btrlko bo talcon without first giving Uiobo responsible offlcors a chance*.'to adjust tho difficulty,'yot whon endorsement ia glvon nml action nuthorlzod thnt authority Is wilfully misconstrued by thn op- ponontR' of organized labor nn "domination'' by an outside authority. Fable of "Unwilling Strikers" Tho story haa beon widely circulated that the Nanaimo miners have bwm foreod upon nn unwilling strlko, A moment's reflection will show tho utter absurdity of any person or group compelling over two thousand some may have been unwilling is proven by the fact that a mere fraction of the men are still outside of the union and it is among those and from those that the-canard has emanated. We should hear less of the "unwilling" story it It were also understood that the mine owners caused a ballot to be taken as to whether work would continue or ,not and only 400 out of over 2000 men went to the courthouse to ballot, while thirty- eight of theBe voted for strike." The action of the 1500 non-voters was that of a discontented majority who had ceased work till bgjfcjr terms were assured. That the mine owners recognize the, true position of affairs Is -shown by the fact that none of the mines art! being operated and even the alleged contented and satisfied group are not working. The real operative miners are now in the organization. . Strikers Receive Benefits Strike pay is being received by the men at the rate of $4 per week per man, with an additional $2 for a wife and $1 per head for each child. A man with a wife and five children will thus receive $11 per week. As the miners' wage at4ts best was only $3.30 per day and drivers $2.86 per day, miners with families are being almost as well cared for as when at work. With a membership of 400,- 000 the United Mine Workers can continue this indefinitely. The organization has 1500 men on the strike roll at .Cumberland and Ladysmith. The hollowness of the coal owners' 'cry against "foreigners" is shown by the fact that they have 275 Chinese and 125 Japanese working as strikebreakers at .Cumberland, along with 100 white men who have been Imported from various points from outside the Dominion. The number of miners withdrawn last September from Cumberland was 1200 so that the company is still some 700 short. At Ladysmith the number withdrawn was 850 and the strikebreakers working number less than 100. . There are some Asiatics employed at Ladysmith also, who in common with those at Cumberland are being employed contrary to the laws of the province as embodied in the Coal Mines Regulation Act. The miners go s§far as to claim that the act Is more honored in the breach than in .the—observance = There have been eighty families evicted from company's houses' at Cumberland. "You should also exert every effort to prevent unlawful or abusive tactics by the men during this contest, and you will also make a diligent effort to secure the names of all men who refuse to respond to the call to strike «o they may . be . published throughout Canada, Great Britain and the United States. "The men involved, union and nonunion, will receive the financial support cf the International Union as long as the strike lasts. "This decision has been reached only, after mohtlhs of mature consideration. The time is now here for the men of Nanaimo and South Wellington to prove their worth. If they show the same fighting spirit as their brothers of Cumberland and' Ladysmith, May 1 will see the dawning of brighter days for the mine workors on Vancouver Island. ' "Yours fraternally, "PRANK FARRINGTON, "Representing International Union." The Local President's Message to the Members April 30, 1913. "Having been of the opinion for some time that in order to obtain any improvement in wages and conditions for the mine workers of this Island, that it would be necessary for them to act in unity, to bring all the pressure to bear on the operators that they could simultaneously, believing Jhat the proposition submitted by our district convention, through our scale committee, to the representatives of the different companies should be considered by a conference of scale committees representing both the operators and the miners, and since the companies have Ignored all our efforts to bring about a conference and adopt, or amend and adopt, the proposition submitted and thereby secure an amicable and peaceful settlement of all our differences. VI therefore avail, myself of the privilege granted by the international representative, Bro. Farrington, and the recommendation of the convention hereinbefore mentioned, and declare a strike at all of the coal mines on the Island, and ask all miners to cease work until the companies concede them an advance ln wages proportionate to.the advanced cost of living, fair working conditions and an agreement specifying those wages and conditions of employment, said agreement to be entered into by and Between, the United Mine Workers bf America and the coal companies of this district." "ROBERT FOSTER,- "Presldent District No. 28, U. M. W. of A." Government Intervention I When the trouble started last September, the miners made repeated attempts to secure the Intervention of the provincial and Dominion authorities. Premier McBride'saw no reason to' interfere and the minister of labor refused a board under the Le- "mieux~ACtT The Convicted Iron V Workers i (By Eugene V. Debs) . - The press dispatches inform us that of the thirty-eight convicted officials of the iron workers' and other unions who were sentenced in the Federal Court at Indianapolis in "December last, but fifteen remain in Leavenworth priso^ The rest are all out under -bail'pelding the decision of the higher court to which theBe cases have been appealed: The fifteen convicted union leaders who remain in prison are there only because they are unfortunate* in having no friends of sufficient financial means to furnish their bail. of papers, documents, books and papers in violation of the law and placing these In the custody, of the hirelings who for a consideration wouid prevent, pad, or mutilate them to serve the criminal purpose intended, to' convict innocent men and fasten the odium of crime upon organized labor furnishes but one incident in a series of outrages and infamies perpetrated .under direction of the court officials .which has no parallel in the annals of criminal jurisprudence. I knew all this before the trial,occurred as well as I do now, and I urged through the Appeal to Reason How soon, or, rather, how late, the and otherwise that the Socialist party Since the strike started the district officers have turned their V salaries into the strike funds and are on strike pay same as the rest of the men. The men have conducted a peaceful strike in tho face of somewhat wanton provocation, as was the case last May Day, when the mine superintendent at Ladysmith. (Ex-cnslon Mines) marshalled his hundred strikebreakers and marched them through the streets of Ladysmith. Such action could only Invite trouble, and fortunately most of the male population was at tho 'May Day sports at the time the parade took place. The miners declare that the stillness and peace of the Island is getting irksome to their opponents. It will bo noted that the officers especially urge the ubo of peaceful methods, Authority From International Union Tho lottor to tho local officers from the international officer having chargo of tho district, which conveys tho endorsement of tho international union to tho proposed action on" tho part of the Vancouver Island membership Is given bolow ns also tho circular from the president of tho district conveying this ondorsomont to tho membership. Theso documontB practically summarize tho general situation from tho miners' standpoint and indicate tho methods by which a satisfactory solution may bo reached in tho present difficulty, April 30,1013. "Mr. Robert Foster, president District 28, Unltod Mino Workers of Amerloa, Nanaimo, B. C. "Doar Sir and Brother,—A number of months ago Mr. John P. Whlto, prosldont of tho United Mino Workers of America, Invited tho mino ownors oporatlng on Vancouver Island to attend a confpronco to formulato a Joint agreement covorlng working conditions In tho rnlnos on Vancouver Island. This Invitation rnob'.vn'ii no response from tho mino owners. Instead, tho Canadian ColllorloB Company forced tho mon of Cumberland and LadJ?aralth into "a strlko which has now lasted moro than novon montliB. "During this strlko tho mon ot Nanaimo and South Wellington havo not boon culled upon to suffer any por- Honnl Inconvonlonoo or financial loss, However, llie othor companies oporatlng oil tho ^Island nro co-oporating tiVAu lug CuiiitiiiUi .uoiuurititj Cont* pnny in a hnjirlnrn 'effort to MfoM thn mon of Cumberland and Lady- smith, "Thoroforo, using tho authority Bivon mo by Prosldont Whlto, and in ordflr that w mnv combnt ' snlldnrltv with solidarity, I hereby, instruct you to cnll a strlko of all tho mon employed in nnd around all tho rnlnos nrt Nanaimo, South Wellington nnd Jin- Rio Pot, tho strlko to begin May 1 nnd to continue until a Joint working agreement hotwoon the Unltod Mino Workers of District 28 and tho mino ownorn on Vancouver Island has beon HHeurmi; Httld agreement to carry in- cronaod prices for labor nnd improved conditions of* employment. "You will piwjso son that a foren of men sufficient to protoct mining property In permitted to work s*o long ns tbe comiwmlM do not''attempt to Bhlp coal. All othor mon should bo urged to join the ntrlko. ! T\\ owrSow^verT^'hen'^the" men have been, driven to completely close down ■ the ■ Island mines, the minister of labor without application sent his agent and offered the services of the department. The miners also state that since May 1 the Premier of British Columbia has sent a verbal message that he would be willing to do something in the Ladysmith and Cumberland dispute.i The miners feel, however, that after seven months of neglect on the part of these authorities that the only method left to them to pursue In their present course of >: lirectly seeking an agreement between the miners and the coal owners. A vlBitor to the camp of the minors will not be Impressed' with the amount of admiration, which the miners have for government departments. W. R. TROTTER. Has anyone heard of the notorious Patrick Scullln who waB last heard in British Columbia, working his graft to establish friendly relations between Brother Labor and Brother Capitnl? His services nro now wanted In tbo sottlomont of difference between tho Unltod States and Japan. It Is reported In tho press dispatches that tho prosecution has droppod tho remaining Indictment against Clarence Darrow. It ls about timo the persecutors crawlod Into their holes. Organized labor coming to tho front nnd taking up the fight of Darrow, gavo chills to tho hyenas of Lob Angolos. higher court may finally decide these cases can only.be conjectured. When It Is, considered that the Supreme Court and the several courts of ap- peal are from three to six years behind In "handling down" their decisions, It can readily be seen that the cases of the convicted union leaders may be hung up for an indefinite period. But the decision will finally be ren- dered—if the appellants do not die in the meantime—and when it is rendered it will be, I venture to predict, in favor of the cruelly outraged labor officials. I make this prediction not because I have faith in the partiality of the court toward the defendants, or even in its sense of justice, but because the trial of these men was so flagrantly farcical and their conviction so notoriously a foregone conclusion that if the outrage is not righted by the court itself, as far as thia may be possible, it will load the court with odium and damn/it and discredit it eternally, when the true story of the trial is told and the hidden facts ln connection with that monstrous pervision of justice are disclosed. The purpose of this writing is to refresh the memory of the working class in regard to this trial and its thirty-eight convictions of union labor leaders, and to place a fact or two on record worth thinking about and talking about and keeping, in mind until the true nature of the conspiracy which' resulted fn the railroading of these innocent men to tho penitentiary and every secret, damn* able fast in connection with that judicial crime is brought to light. The trial took place, ii will be remembered, in the court of Judge A. B. Anderson, who was appointed to the Federal bench by President Roose- yelt and afterward denounced by Roosevelt as a "damned jackass and crook." One of ,the defendants was sternly ■rebuked—and- threatened-with™a-jalr sentence by the judge for smiling in court. A newspaper correspondent who commented on the proceedings in a way to displease the judge was barred from the courtroom and threatened with summary punishment for contempt. These characteristic incidents of the trial are not without their significance. . But the great fact, the galling fact, the infamous fact about the trial ls that tho special train In which the. thirty-eight convicted labor unionists were rushed to the federal prison at Leavenworth waB specifically contracted for and definitely engaged over a month beforo the jury rendered its verdict. This we know Doyond doubt, having, one of thoBe providential leaks which always occur when innocence Is buldgeoned nnd justice raped, como ln possosslon of tho correspondence which passed between tho court officials nnd tho officials ot tho rail road. ' » How did tho court officials know positively thnt theso thtrty-olght trade unionists would be Bent to the penitentiary over a month beforo thoy were tried and convincted. The trial from the time tho nrrostB woro mndo and the indictments found until the convicted defendants woro riiBhod to Leavenworth by apodal train was not only a roaring farce but a satanlc conspiracy, backed by tho powerful Steel Trust, to strlko a deadly blow to tho labor movoment. Tho sacking of the offices of tho Iron workers' union and tho seizure and the labor unions send their own authorized representative to attend the session of the Grand Jury and the trial, to carefully follow the. proceedings and prevent, If possible, this judicial crime from being perpetrated, and had this been done I verily believe that special train would never have been rushed with its living freight of innocent men to the Leavenworth prison. It ls my positive conviction that these thirty-eight labor union officials, of whom fifteen still languish in the prison pen to wjilch they were committed, are absolutely innocent of the crime for which they were convicted, and that they are the victims of a conspiracy as foul and damning as ever blackened the pages of history. This is all for the present. More in due time. . , Some day the whole truth will out. Mark it!—New York Call. 1 Wood of the Woolen trust in his trial has been shown to have paid Atteaux $2,600 as strike expenses and the defense Ib now trying to place all the blame on Plttman the pal of, Wood who committed suicide when he realized that the infamy of Wood and himself had been uncovered. Pittman 'cannot speak and it is perfectly legitimate and consistent with the ethicB of capitalism, to place the responsibility, of crime on the dead. IF YOU DON'T Receive The Ledger don't blame us. Watch the date of the expiration of your subscription which is printed on the same label containing your address. X{ ore Feel; GHAPE0 Placer "■^'■:*BLI'&TE..^:1$r&*c«l Are your feet hot, sore and blistered? If so, try Zam Buk.: As soon as Zam-Buk is applied it cools and soothes injured smarting skin and tissue. Its rich, refined herbal essences penetrate the skin; its antiseptic properties prevent all dangerof festering or inflammation from cuts or sores; and its heoHng essences build up now healthy tissue. For stings, sunburn, cuts, bums, bruises, etc.—just as effective. Mothers find it invaluable for baby's sores! V ill AU LriiQiiUts and Storttr-tOe. box. am Buk 13 m NOTICE TO SUBSCRIBERS Please examine date on your paper, as all persons who have not paid their subscription for this year will have their Names removed from our List AT ONCE, and wiil not receive "The Ledger" after June 14th. g *,!. I THE DISTRICT LEDGER, FERNIE, B. C, JUNE 14, 1&3. PAGE SEVEJ. Fernie-Forf Steele Brewing Go,, Ltd. Beer and Porter Batumi Goods a Specialty The Hotel DALLAS One of the Best C. J. ECKSTORM Prop. Lethbridge, Alta. > Beware of Imitations (Sold on the Merits of Minard's Liniment Passburg Hotel You're always welcome here Clean Rooms, Best of Food and every attention jlHOS^DJJNCAN^^Passburg- THE FERNIE LUMBER GO. A. McDougall, Mgi Manufacturers of and Dealers in all kinds of Rough and Dressed Lumber Send us your orders For our Foreign Brothers V ZAPADNI VIRGINIJI SE SVI TA Guverner Hatfield se je udal, ir. obi- jubil, da odpravi mllitaristlSnl despotizem Sodrug Eugene V. Debs, kateri v druzbi s sodrugom Bergerjem.in Ger- merjem po odredbi narodnega kdm*^ iteja socialistiSne stranke preiskuje barborsko postopanje s Strajkarji v premogarskem okoli§u Point In Cabin Creek,. W. Virginija, porofia brats- kemu listu "Appeal to Reason" v brzojakl z dne 24. maja. da je guverner- Hatfield kapltuliral. , Kollkor se je zanestl na Hatfleldove besede—poroca Debs—doseglo je del- avstvo v West Virginiji do sedaj sledeCe: Enajst sodrugov, med njimi' urednlk iriupravitelj sociaiistiSnega lista "Labor Argue," kateri so biTl bli- zo tri mesece zaprti po nasilnbm vo- jnem pravu, je izpuseenih, vojno stan- je bo odpravijeno Se te dni; prlvatna armada policajev in oboroZenih barab^ v sluibi lastnlkov premoga, bo raz- pu55ena;zatrti delavskl list! se obno- vijo; svoboda govora, toska in zboro- vanja bo zajamcena kot govori ustava guverner, oziroma driava no bo veS ovirala premogarslce organlzaclje ., iu governer je obljubil, da bo dal or- ganiziranim premogarjem ravno tistl za§£ito po zakonih, kakor gre vsake- mu drugemu dr2avljanu. Vse to je obljubil guvernrer Hatfield vpriCo Debsa, Bergerja In Gerin- erja, kl so imeli Z njim konferenco 23. inaja. Glavno je, Ce bo guverner tudi dr2al besedo; Debs upa, da bo slim naval delavskega protesta od vseh strani Zed. 'drzav in vladna preiskava, katera se vednoyisi kot Damoklejev meS-nuidguvernerjem, je naredilo nanji tak prjtisk, da se vefi no more upirati. Lanko torej recemo, da je delavstvo—razred no zavedno delav- stvo—Amerlke izvojevalo zopet eno velepomembno zmago. Debs in tovari.a so ze pri kraju s preiskavo in se te dni predlo2i stranki svoje poro5ilo. Sprva je kazalo, da bo 51o delo te§ko izpod rok. Ko je priSel Debs v Charleston, so ga tam- o.nji sodrugi neprestano svarili, da se naj Cuva, kajti njegovo Sivljenje da ne bo vredno rdeCega centa Ciin, se pribliia preinogokopom. Cela jata Baldvinovih vohunov je seledila vsa- kemu njegovemu koraku. AU vse te ovire so se razprslle v kratkem v ni-6 in trlji sodrugi so dovrSili preiskavo popolnoma nemoteno. NatanCnejge bo razvidnoiz njihovega poroCila, katerega objavimo Cim bo predloieno stranki. • * STRIKERS FIGHT WITH GERMAN POLICE FORCE Killing by Non-Striker is Followed by Battle in Which Many Shots are Fired V rudnikih v Cumberland, B. Canada so delavci fitrajku. Delavci, ne hodlte v te kraje dokler bode trajal boj med delavci in kapltalisti. Edi- nole solidarnost delavcev, lahko stre verige kapitalizma. . Zldarji in zldarski pomoSniki v Calgary, Alta., Canada, so naznanlll svo- jim delodajalcem, da zahetvajo povlS- anje plaCe. Zidarji so imeli do sedaji 67 centov na uro, v bodoSe zahtevajo 75 centov na uro. Delavci so ddli svo- jim gospodarjem Sas do 1. junijl, ako do tega <5asa ne dajo bossi povolj- nega odgovora, . napovedo delavci sstrjk. The Cadeby Mine Disaster Views on Rescue Work P, Wholesale Liquor Dealer Dry Goods, Grocer^, Boots and Shoes . / Gents' Furnishings CLUB Cigar Store ——WrArMGRAM" , .STETTLV, Germany, June 10.---A battle between police and strikers in which 70 persons were severely wounded was fought last night in a suburb of Frauendorf as a sequel to the killing of a striker by a non- striker. , Workers in a hickory factory went on strike some time ago, and last evening one of them molested a man who had continued at work and in a fight which ensued the striker was stabbed and killed. The striker's comrades gathered in great crowds in front of the factory and demanded that the non-strikers be handed over,, to them. Their request was refused and tbey threatened to demolish the factory. The local police were unable to cope with the situation and reinforcements were called from Stettin. Shortly afterward a body of three hundred armed policemen arrived ln automobiles and the battle occurred. The police freely used their sabres and revolvers. The strikers replied with pistol shots, but were soon overcome by disciplined force. They were finally dispersed, leaving many of their number wounded, on the ground. ALL PREPARING FOR » BIG CALGARY FAIR BAKER AVENUE BRANCH AT HOSMER, B.C. r '.i. Southern HOTEL BELLEVUE, Alberta Every convenience and attention Wholesale and Retail Tobacconist Barber Shop Baths Shoe Shine Billiards and Pool Coffee and Sandwich Counter Hazdwood Buttermilk Victoria Avenue FERNIE, B.C. Phone 34 Moals that tasto liko mother used to cook Best in the Pass Jos, Grafton, Proprietor, Central Hotel Large Airy Rooms & Good Board Ross & Mackay 52E& List of Locals District 18 NO. 20 481 431 2163 8*9 «27 iq,67 £(!33 S877 1120 2178 2314 12G3 2497 1058 574 USD 2820 2334 14 2363 2SS9 102 NAME 8E C, and P. O. ADDRRE68 Bankhead P. Whoatloy, Bankhead, Alta, Bonvnr rwv . , Wrr.. "Di-,L, 2v«n, Z.Xt., *;*. nuuiur, Aim. Bollovuo TnmoB Hurke, Bnx ?f> Bpllrvnp A3b. Blalrmoro ,.,,,;....,, W. L. Evans, Blalrmoro, Attn. BurmU, ,"*T, O. Harries, Passburir, Altn. * Carbondale J. Mitchell, Carbondale, Coleman, Alta, Canmoro , N. D. Th nchuk, Catimoro, Alta, Coleman 'w. On titivi, Pclcrss", Alii. Corbin J. Jonofi, Corbin, I). C. Chinook Minos,.,.,,. W, It, Hughes, Chinook, via Diamond City, Alt Diamond City... j, S3, Tbornhill,11 Diamond City, Lethbridge. Fornlo TUoa. Uphill, Fernie, B, C. Prank .,;',,■ Evan Morgan, Frank, Alta. Hosmor ......,.,.,,., W. Baldontono, Hosmer, n. C. lUltcreat Jas. Gordon, IllllcroBt, Alto. Lothbrldgo L, Moore, 1731 Sixth Avenue, N. Lothbrldgo. LeUbriUne CpHlorleB.. Frank BarrinRham, Coolhurtt, Alta. Maple Loaf,*,,.,,..... T, O. Harries, Paifburg, Alta. ' Michel M, Burrell, Michel, B. C." Mona^h Mine........ W«n.Hy«d, Elcsn P, 0.» Taber, Mtx PuBBburg.,.'.... T. O, Harrloa, Pauburg, Alta. ,.Boyal View Geo. Jo dan, RojaI Collieries, Lethbridge, Alt* Tabtir ...,»...,. k Vtiitmon, Taber, Alta The" Home Office has issued the report ot Mr. R. A. S. Redmayne, C. B„ Chiet, Inspector of IMnes, on the causes of; and circumstances at tending the explosions which, occurred at the Cadeby 'Mine Colliery on Tuesday, July 9,, 1912.- It will be recalled that 88, persons lost" their lives, 35 in the first, and i>3 in the second explosion. As to the cause of the first explosion, Mr. Redmayne ' th.'nks the fire which originated somo years ago in the neighborhood of "the faca fault had never been completely eradicated, but gave, occasional evidence of its existence,, and that as the ,coil was worked off against the fault a great cavity formed, both fire and cavity keeping-pace-with-the-extraetionTof the coal. There was an incipient explosion on January 20, 1912, and *.he condition of affairs on the night pf Monday, July 8, provided just tbe combination of circumstances necessary to cause an explosion on i more extended scale, viz,' the' effective sealing off of the oxit from the fire area, but the failure to seal off the inlet, allowing1 of ths accumulatlii of an explosive mixture, and' a vent foi the consequent explosion. He believes that the instructions of Mr. Chambers, the managing director of the colliery, for effectually sealing off the affected area „were well conceived, but does not believe that they were carried out in their entirety. Who blundered Mr. Redmayne does not know, Mr, Bury, being dead, can not appear ln his defence, and the Inspector refrains from attaching blame to anyone lu particular. With regard to the socond explosion, Mr. Rodmayno suggests that there was a largo accumulation bf gas on tho "rise" sido of tho district after the lirst explosion, This, igniting at tho fire, burnt moro or less quietly and clown the faco until an oxploslvo mixture was formed. It thon detonated. Had the flame in tills socond explosion extended far on to the piano, tho wliolo colliery would probably havo boon wrecked by a groat explosion, ** as analysis pointed to a dangorous condition, of dust in tho south piano. Mr. Rodmayno considers that tho facta afford 'eloquent testimony to tho valuo of an Inbrf dust, acting, as it does, as an adulterant to tho coal dust ns n preventive to the spread of a colliery oxplosion. Mr. Rodmayno has formed a decided opinion In respect of tho roseue oporatlons. Thoro was provided" at tho colliery aa fine a body of mon trained ln roscuo work as ono could wish to boo, but tho organisation nt tho mino on tho occasion of Uiobo ox- plosions was most dofoo'tlvo. ■ Instructions should havo boon Issued prohibiting tho doscont Into tho mine of all porsonB unprovided with written authorisation to do so, Thoro should havo boon placod a guard at tho out*- ,by ond of tho south piano to prevent tho entry of unuthorlsod porsons from othor parts of tho mine. Mad thiH boon dono tho loss of life occasioned by the nocond oxploBlon would, Mr. Hodmayuo Iu iuro, have boon ifluch Iobb hoavy. Mr, Ilodniayno proceodB to say: "Tho further question as to whothor tho work of 'recovering and bringing out tho bodies should have boon un- IicUmu tii ittia tu.ifcu 16 QUO III rOB- Twt of v.'hlfh t.h'rrc' win UmiblUjaa bn differences of opinion. I hnvo no doubt on tho point, I know that sontl- mont, weighs heavily in tho consideration of a problem of this nature, and that thero Ih an Intense doslro on th* ■pan ot roltttlvos of tflo dead to seo and bury the bodies. "I do not think, that the manage* ment or a colliery Is Justified in allowing porsons to risk thelrllvea ln order tp recover and bring out dead bodies, f ".ivmC Uiw a iwii: yuwra- t(on In many complexities; and It Is ■fjulte probable that Congrons will, after somo ■discussion, "duck""the Issuo and refer It back to tho States. Tho statutory minimum wage has not yot won a unanimous approval 'among labor mon and radicals. It U, of course, generally opposed by «m- p)nyt.rft. bi>r,i.r«n If mti.inn as., lu- creased jmywiuit of wages or the closing up of parastlc trades which.'11 v<* on under-paid lnhor. But even some of the prof-Mtwl champions of Wwy; havo Imagined certain dangers involved In it, m (or Instance, thst it nUgUt oi»u '.U- wily tot » statutory maximum limit to warts. No trades- opposed to a "prevailing ,rato of wages" lu>v. On tho contrary,, ovory* one of thorn has always fought hard for such a measure Yet If tho Imagined danger lies In tho minimum- wage law, it ought equally to Ho In tho other. Tho remaining objections to a •statutory-minimum wngo have about an -equal, validity. "Tliey cannot servo to obstruct tho mighty curront now ovory whoro movliiR toward the establishment of tliis human mnns- uro.—W, J, Ghent In tho Juno Metro- polltlan. "In old days tho slave used to run away from tho master. Now ho runs to got one," WW BALD AT 26. RESTORED AT 30. STILL HAVE IT AT 55. Young Man, Young Woman, Which Do Your Prefer? A NICE FULL, HEALTHY Head of hair ou a clean and healthy scalp, free from IRRITATION, or a BALD I IK AD and a DISKASE1) and irritable sculp covered with scales commonly called DANDltUFF? SCALES ON THE SCALP, or an* Itchy Irritation Is POSITIVE PROOF your hair and scalp Is In a DISEASED condition, as scale, commonly called DANDRUFF, orlRlnatofl from ono ot tho following' PARASITICAL DIS- KASKSof the CAI'ILLIARY Glands, such as (Seborrhea, Sicca, Capitis, , Totter, Alopecia or Kczomn) and certain to result In absolute BALDNESS unless cured beforo the CERM has tho CAPILLARY Clauds destroyed. BALDNESS and tho LOSS of hair ls 'absolutely unnecessary and very un- bocomltiK. ALL DISEA3E8 OF THE HAIR Fado away liko DEW under my scientific treatment, and I positively have tho only system of treatment so far 'known to SCIENCE that Is POSITIVELY and PERMANENTLY curing DISTi/VSKS of the hair and promoting now growth. The hair can t>» .'ally restorud to its natural thloltnoss and VITALITY on all heads that still show flno hair or tu-/;/, to prove tho roots aro not dead. I-HAVE A PERFECT SYSTEM Of treatment for out-oMhc-ClTY peoplo who cannot come to mo for persona! troatment. (WRITE TODAY) for question blank and fuUPARTICULARS. Enclose stamp, and mention this pnpor. My prlcos and terms aro reasonable,^ My cures are TOSI- • T1VB and PERMANENT. "Consult the Beit, and Profit by 25 Years Practical Experience PROF. GEO. A.GARLOW The World's most Scientific Hair and Scalp Specialist ROOM 1, WELDON BLOCK, WINNIPEG, MAN. ftctne In Ptndltten Roundup—Orand Theatre, Jun* 16 and 17. PAGE EIGHT DISTRICT LEDGER, FERNIE, B. C, JUNE 14, 1913. Saturday, June 14th. to July 1st Place your Order Now, if you want a Suit made to your measure for the 1st of July. We guarantee Fit and Workmanship. SEE US. Low Price Suit Specials See The Window Display "THIS Sale will give buyers the opportunity of preparing for the big celebration on July lst. We will place clothing values before you, that you cannot afford to let-pass if you need a: suit. Suits that are worth up to $35*00 will be sold during the Sale at ... ... ... ... $15 oo Low Price Suit Specials CEE the great range of patterns and materials we are showing in our Window at $1 5.00. These are made from the very o *. ;' • i finest imported Tweeds and Worsteds, and every Suit is hand tailored. Every Suit carries our guarantee of perfect satisfaction. Suits that are worth up to $35.00 will be sold during this Sale at ... ... $15 oo LADIES' NECKWEAR WORTH 50c to $1.50, YOUR CHOICE SATURDAY, EACH.. 25p A beautiful collection of Jabots Collars and Jabots Attached Sailor Collars, Robespierre Collar Side Frills and all the new novelities in neckwear, made of fine slur Batistes, Lawn-and Silks in Black, "White and Colors, all Avorth from 50c to $1.50 each, Saturday Special, each 25c LADIES TAN OR-BLAOK LISLE HOSE, 35c per pair, made of extra fine gauze lisle finished with high spliced heels and toes and full fashioned, sizes, 8V* to 10. Saturday, per pair, 35c or 3 pairs for $1.00. 'B6ys,Tand BOYS' AND GIRLS' WORSTED HOSE, an exceptionally strong ribbed hose made for hard- wear, in'all sizes from 5 to 10 inches, Saturday Special, 35c or 3 pairs for $1.00. LADIES' AND MISSES' OUTING HATS, in Crash Ratine and Pelt, all the new shapes in "White and Tan with plain and Bulgarian Trimmings, Priced Specially at from $2.00 to $5.00 each. - For the latest styles of Ladies' Silk Dresses, Hats, Vests and Hose, see Our Window Display. SPECIAL SALE OP AMERICAN GINGHAM and Chambery house dresses, $1.75 and $2.00. All the good colors iu fino evenly woven materials mado up with sailor or Dutch collars, trimmed with plain or embroidery. This dress is particularly good for thc price and worth inspecting.' Saturday Special, $1.75 and $2.00. ANY LADIES FANCY TAILORED SUIT IN THE HOUSE, $20.00. These HtiitH nro in sizes 34 to 38. Tho colors aro Navy, Grey nnd Tans. Tliey nro nil hum! finished silk lined suits which sold from $27.50 to $40.00. Your choice each, $20.00. Bargain Sale of Silk Dresses SPECIAL SALE LADIES' SILK POULARD DRESES, $8,75 EACH. A silk dress with style, fit and ol good quality of Foulnrd Silk nt $8.75 should need no emphasizes. Tlio dress is hero for your inspection, tlio colors nre Nnvy Brown, Alice and Black ground with polka dots or figures. Saturday Spoclal, $8,75, LONG KIMONAS IN DIMITY LAWNS AND BATISTES. Mndo of large nud small patterns, trimmed with contrasting Colors in Kmpire shirred backs, nnd plnin styles, nil fnst colors nnd sizes. Prices, $1.80 to $2.50 each, Ladies9 Vests tthmm BUMMF.H. Vfl'STft, Oyiv \\\\r\\o of \\i?)\\t weight kuitvests for Indies in sleeveless'und short sleeves k complete. They nro knit to fit and nro vory elastic. Thc quality is exception- nUy trond nt the prions nnd thn vnriety of styles exceptionally large. Vests from 15c to $2.00 each. SALE Will commence on SATURDAY i June 14th And will continue up to July lst $15.00 the Suit | SEE WINDOW DISPLAY I $15.00 the Suit Bargains in Screen Doors Our Furniture Department is the right place to buy Hammocks, Window Screens, Screen Doors and Refrigerators. Our special Pay Day offers will save you money and trouble. Now is your chance—See our special low priced t Hammocks at - - - $2.50 $3.00 $4.00 $5.00 Screen Doors at - - 1.50 2.00 2.50 3.00 REFRIGERATORS AT 2 per cent. REDUCTION FOR SATURDAY AND MONDAY ONLY PAY DAY SPECIALS IN HIGH CLASS HOLLAND LINEN PAPER AND ENVELOPES An exceptional fine Quality 'of.'Holland Linen Writing Paper, put up in -pound pack Hgf», Oh .***... ... -....* .-1 **, *S! r.. T^n»* vto,in/l Knvolopos to mntcli, in regulnr correspondence stylo, 75 toi tho pound. OM-SS-C* Fine Shoe Specials LADIES' $2.00 MEN'S $3.00 We are offering a large saving on Men's Oxford Shoes and Ladies Slippers, the display tables will show values up to, $5.00 that were excellent for that price, and we leave the decision with you how much greater the saving is at this very special sale. LADD3S' SLIPPERS, $1.50 and $2.00.. 'One, two and three strap Ladies' Slippers of Patent Leather and Vicj Kid with Cuban Heel. Excellent assortment of sizes. - ° MEN'S OXFORDS, $3.00. Patent Leather and Tan Oxfords of late styles, showing the work of the best makers. This is an1 opportunity of getting -the_best-at-a-ver-y-low tics. $5.00 MEN'S SHOES " $5.00 Large showing of Men's Shoes in Box Calf,' Velour Calf, Gunmetal and Tans. This display of-.. fers special inducements for all to secure shoes that regularly sell at $6!00 and $6.50 for the special price of $5.00. All late styles, well made and from makers of the best goods. MEN'S SPECIAL $3.50 PATENT LEATHER SHOEI; $3.50 This special table is a display of Men's Patent Leather Shoes that regularly sell at $6.00 and $6.50. These are all broken lines of high gradd .^oods that we are offering at $3.50 per pair to close out. SPECIAL WINDOW DISPLAY Grocery Specials Now California Cabbages per pound .05 New California Beets per pound .05 Now California Carrots per pound ,05 Now California Turnips por pound .04 Frcsh Washington Lottuco per pound ,25 Fresh B. C. Rhubarb 6 pounds for .25 Sherriffs* Qrnpo Juice quart .50 ' Unformcnted Wines quart ,40 Assorted Soft Drinks pints, 3 for .25 Rolled Oats 8 pound sk. .30 Robin Hood Flour 49 pound sk. 1.65 Quaker Oats 5 pound pa. with china .20 American Alarm Clocks each .00 Braids Best Coffoo, fresh ground.,. .2 pounds .85 Cowans Cocoa 1 pound tins .50 Bceuhams Pills per box .20 Nestles Infant Food por tin .40 Peaches, 2 pounds tins 2 for .35 Seeded Raisins 1C oz. pa 3 for .25 King Oscar Sardines 2 tins .25 Brnn 100 pound Hack 1.20 Ontario Honey 1 pound glass ,25 Ci'ohho & Blackwclls Red Currant Jolly, 1 lb,, ****** *******.,****i* •"• • • i t i i i i i i (£1 lia a »«0 Tuxedo Jelly Powder .".. .4 packages .25 Sheriffs' Marmalade .........;. .4 pound tins .25 Cambridge Sausage, Davios .,...! pound tins ,25 Mixed Nuts ...,,,, por pound ,20 Crosse & Blackwclls Pickles ......18 oz., oach .85 Heinz Pork and Beans, mod. size 2 for .35 Japan Rico , . .4 pound for ,25 Swifts Whito Latindry Soap .......... .0 for .25 Assorted Toilet Soaps ,... 6 for ,25. Matchless Silvor Polish per bottle .20 Special Blond Bulk Tea 3 pounds 1.00 TnScodo Black Popper W pound tin 3 for .25 Tomatoos 3 pound tins . jt ..............7 for 1.00 Corn 3 pound tins .85 Whito Swan Yeast ,ti Ior .26 Snowball Washing Machines ......' oach 7.50 ■«.» Money Sav- iiiig Prices vSNmmi TRITES-WOOD COMPANY, Ltd BRANCHED AT FERNIE, MICHEL, NATAL AND COAL CREEK Thc Store of Quality •i #"""@en, "Preceding Title: The Fernie Ledger

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