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The Nakusp Ledge was published in Nakusp, in the Central Kootenay region of southeastern British Columbia, from October 1893 to December 1894. The paper was subsequently published as the Ledge both in New Denver, from December 1894 to December 1904, and in Fernie, from January to August 1905. The Ledge was published by Robert Thornton Lowery, a prolific newspaper publisher, editor, and printer who was also widely acclaimed for his skill as a writer. After moving to Fernie, the paper continued to be published under variant titles, including the Fernie Ledger and the District Ledger, from August 1905 to August 1919.
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\yy ,'*r ty'A Industrial t^nty is Strength. 'floe - No. 39, Vol. VI. The Official Organ of District No. 18, U. M. W. of A. Political Unity is Victory. THE DISTRIOT LEDGER, FERNIE,. B. C. MAY 17, 1913 51.00 A YEAR. MINE RESCUE TRAIN FOR ALBERTA si Mine Rescue Train For Alberta B. C. DOCK MEN AFTER MORE PAY Ex-Pres. W. B. Powell in Charge EDMONTON,'Alta., May 14.—Alberta is the first of the western provinces to establish an dequip a mine rescue train. It has been found necessary with the development of Alberta's coal mining industry, .amounting to about 4,000,000 tons per annum, to have an efficient means of relief at hand in case of mine accidents, and in addition to the.stations at Blairmore, Frank and Lethbridge, a train equipped with mine rescue apparatus enough for seventeen rescuers has been put. on the road under the charge of W. B. Powell, formerly ' president of District 18, U. M. W. of A. LABOR PARTY TAKES UP FIGHT Labor Members Will Publish Suffragette Paper—Hope to Force Capitulation LONDON, May 13—In the fight against the government for a free press the Labor party, after mature consideration, has decided to adopt a plan which is-new to England, but has been found effective by the German Socialists in combating stringent press laws. Should the government =prosGcut6—James=Ramsay—i*)laCuonalu= for printing The Suffragette, he will be succeeded as manager by James Keir Hardie, who in turn will be followed by other Labor leaders, until the government is forced to capitulate. These two Labor members bf parliament announced yesterday their readiness to undertake the responsibility of printing The Suffragette, contending that it in illegal to suppress newspapers. In advance and declaring tbey wero ready to stand by the consequences. ..■!,. Xifl In State of Collapse LONDON, May 13.—"General," Mrs. Flora Drummond ls in a state of col- lapso and will be unable to appear at the resumed hearing at Bow Street Pollco Station on tho charge of conspiracy undor tho Malicious Damage to Property Act. SUIT OVER COAL MINES Ounemuir Sale to Mackenzie and Mann Subject to Litigation VANCOUVER, .May IB.—A.case in volving a sum of $650,000 is being heard by. the court of appeals today in an action arising out of, the sale to Messrs. MacKenzie and Mann, in June, 1910, of the whole of the Duns muir interests in the coal mining business on the Pacific coast, for $11;- OOOjOOO. . , Mr. Dunsmuir is counter claimant for various sums which he alleges have been wrongly collected by Messrs. MacKenzie and Mann from debtors t'o the Dunsmuir company. LABORERS SMUGGLED ACROSS THE BORDER Information of. 1,500 Russians Waiting to Enter United States Leads to Arrest SEATTLE, May 14.—Acting on information that 1500 Russian laborers were waiting in Vancouver, B. C, for entrance, into this state via the underground passage near Blaine, Wash., federal officials today instituted a thorough probe into what is pro- nounnced-the-most-gigantic—smuggling scheme in years, having headquarters in Vancouver, B.C., and in Seattle, and which was said X.6 have been discovered in connection with the arrest at Blaine of Feme NIckaoff, who is now in the county jail. He is regarded "as. guide for the aliens. A deputy returning from Blaine last night brought NIckaoff, together with three other Russians, witnesses against him. Nlckaoff's first party is said to have consisted of twenty- two Russians. This aggregation, found near Blaine, walking toward Seattle, was turned back. How many parties he had brought In previously is not known. By Terms Agreed to by Members Wages Were Increased 12 1-2 per Cent, and a Nine-hour Day Granted LOS ANGELES, May 13.—Afer four days' debate over the agreement proposed by Mr. T. V. O'Connprs,- president ofthe International Longshoremen's 'Association, and'involvingcargo handlers of Puget Sound and British Columbia and their employees, the Pacific Coast' district convention of longshoremen, adjourned today at San Pedro' without accepting the agreement. ■ , ' ■. . j : • Instead, a committee was appointed to confer further with representatives di the Puget Sound Shipping Association and the Maritime Association of British Columbia representing the railroads, steamship companies and stevedore contractors, with power to close a contract for approximately one year. Concessions to B. C. Delegates The original agreement, which was made last week by President O'Con- ners after an extended conference with employees at Seattle, subject to ratification by the convention, provided a period of eighteen months, but the convention agreed to accept it for one year only. This concession was made to British Columbia delegates. By the terms of the agreement wages were increased, 12 1-2 per cent, and, a nine-hour day was granted. Most of the British Columbia men have been working ten hours a day., Wages on general cargo work would be 45 cents.an hour,, with 55 cents for overtime, an increase of five cents over the British Columbia wage. —Grain,_lumber,_cement,-coal,-etCM-in- sacks would be handled for 50 cents, with- 75 cents for overtime, with winch and donkey drivers being' paid 60 and 90 cents. For handling creosot- ed lumber the' rate was fixed at 60 and 90 cents for handlers, and 70 cents and -$1.05 for winch drivers, Arbitration of Differences An important article in the agreement was that providing for arbitration of all disagreements and that the men were hot to stop work while the question was being arbitrated. FATAL ACCIDENT AT BELLEVLE Bellevue Miner Crushed Cave of Coal. Beneath . As we go to press we receive the following intimation' of another 'of those fatalities that are, unfortunately, of such frequency in this district: Bellevue, . May, '16.—Miner named Janigo killed by fall of coal in Bellevue No. 2 Mine Thursday night, nine o'clock. Deceased leaves, two brothers and one sl6ter. TOBACCO 8TRIKER8 ALBERTA BRICKLAYER8 A8K FURTHER INCREA8E CALGARY, Altn., May 14.—A roport Is current in labor clrclos that tho bricklayers all ovor tho provlnco will ask for an Incroaso of from 67 1-2 conts, to 75 cents por hour on Juno 1. COAL MINES OF ALASKA Senator HItchcock Proposes Govern ment Operation—Will Introduce Bill to That End. WASHINGTON, May 14.—Govern- mont operations of tho coal mines of Alaska Is suggested hero today by Sonator Hitchcock, of Nebraska, member of tho sonato territories com- mltloo. Hitchcock proposes that tho gov- orrnment opornto somo mines nnd loaw) tho remainder for terms not oxcoodlng thirty yours and that of thoso louses tho government tako 25 por cont. of tho not profits. Ho In- toiiils to Introduces at tho present sessions a bill providing for this nnd soma equivalent basis of profit sluir- ItiR which would permit tho spoody dovolopmont of Alaskan coal ro- sources. HAVANA, May 14.—Fifteen hundred sorters nnd warehouse mon struck yesterday for highor wages, This ties up tho tobacco-selecting business In Havana nnd surrounding towns. Tho work ot solocting tho recently gather ed 1913 crop had just begun. Tobacco merchants predict that the strike will bo overcome within four or five days. A commlttoo of tobacco merchants has been appointed to confer with tho strikers. WOMEN GET VOTE CHRISTIANA, May . 13.—Women throughout Norway today are rejoicing over the unanimous report of the new constitutional committee of the Storthing favoring the new election law, giving tho franchise to women on tho same terms as men. EMPLOYMENT AGENTS ; MUST BE LICENSED Federal Government ; Promulgates Regulations Governing Dealings With immigrants OTTAWA, May 14.—Acting under powers conferred by the Immigration Act, Hon.'T. W. Orothers has promulgated regulations governing the dealings of employment agencies with immigrants. These make the licensing of employment agents compulsory and revocable for breach of the immigration laws or regulations; enforce theJkeep- ing of proper registers showing where and how immigrants have been placed forbid the sending of immigrants to positions without written orders from employers not more than two months old, set a charge of one dollar for the service rendered and,prohibit charges for transportation in excess of the actual cost. Penalties for infraction are set forth. ■Mr, Crothers has already arranged for a systematic inspection of the licensed-!ageraie~sTuhas"T!sIgWd"tHe district which each official is to cover and ■ looks forward to an instant and marked improvement in the .manner" in which employment agencies will be conducted. JAS. LINN CONCERT We have received the following, communication and balance sheet for .publication: To the Editor, District Ledger. Dear Sir,—Please allow me the opportunity thhrough your valuable paper to thank the committee and artists and those who helped to make the concert a success. Hoping future concerts prove the samo. 'Sincerely, yours, ■■ JAS. LINN. Expenditure Wages $ 40.00 Printing ..., 12.40 Hall Rent.. '.-...: 33.00 Returned money 1.50 Handed over to J. Linn i 379.10 .' i Total.*':..'....'..." $466.00 ' Receipts J. Anders,, sale of tickets ....$ 10.00 T. Fitzgerald, sale of tickets .. 12.00 T. Muirhead, sale of tickets ;. 8.00 Hy. Martin, sale of tickets 8.00 Thos. Uphill', sale bf tickets.... 1.50 J. FiBher, sale of tickets ..... 1.50 Box office, sale of tickets .... 33.50 Crows Nest Pass Coal Co. ... 391.50' Total $466.00 JAS. ANDERS, Sec. Fernie, B.C., May 13, 1913. CITY COUNCIL At Thursday night's, session of tho City Fathers the Dog Tax By-Law was finally adopted, and tho By-laws In connection with Traders Licenses and sever conoctlons received the throe readings, Tho Flro Chief was glvon permission to allow an additional $10 por month to tho prosont teamstor of tho Flro Hall to act as assistant chlof, Tho Fornlo Dancing Assembly's donation of $70.50 for tho maintenance ot tho Arabulanco was duly acknowledged. Joo Dodd was appointed Civic Dog Catcher and Pound Koopor. Communication from T. Griffiths roforrod to City Engineer. Th© City Engineer's report received and accepted. All mombors of Council prosont with tho exception of Rlzzuto and McDonald. Hosmer Shooting Affiay ACCUSED OUT ON, BAIL A.mixup, which ended in A. Pcmde- licik getting shot In the side, occurred late Monday night. The shooter, an Italian, is behind thc bars in the local lock-up,, Unless complications occur It is understood Pondelick will soon be out of danger. SITUATION ON THE ISLAND C. Stubbs Explains His Position To the Members of District 18, U. M. W. of A. Five Hundred Employees of Nanaimo Mines Request an Inquiry into the Matter NANAIMO, May 12.—J: D. McNiven, Accused was givon a hearing before Justice of tho Peace Brown and was released on ball to stand trial on May 31st. THE ROBY JUDGMENT The following Ib the toxt of the judge's decision in this case, which as most of our renders will romomber, was contostod by the defendant company on tho quostlon of proper notico. In the Supremo Court of British Columbia, between G. G. Moffatt (administrator of tho estate of James Roby) plaintiff, and tho Crows NeBt Pass Conl Company, defendant. Judgment of the Honorable,Mr Justice Murphy Tho only question argued boforo mo was No. 4. „ In my opinion It should bo answorod in tho affirmative. Tho giving of tho Notico undor the Act scorns to bo for the protection of tho omployor and so that ho may not bo mado to suffer by Btalo claims. Having, received Buch notico from tho Injured porson 1 soo no roason why such person (defendants) nftor his death should bo called upon to glvo another notico, D, MURPHY. Vancouver, May 8, 1913. PORT ARTHUR MAY HAVE SYMPATHETIC STRIKE PORT ARTHUR, Ont., May 14.— Possibility of a general sympathetic strike'of'all labor unions with tho employes of the stroot car company Is tho outstanding feature of tho strlko situation today, With cars running regularly, manned by officials of tho road and strike breakers, it Ih generally conceded that tho mon havo no chance to.win without help from othor unions. Tho trades and labor council haB announced a mooting for this week to decldo upon tho advisability bf a Bympathotlo strlko. fair "Ivage officer "of tG^DominionT Government, has been in the city the past few days investigating into the circumstances connected with the strike called in the mines of this district by the United Mine Workers. Mr MoNiyen interviewed'the. officials of the union, who informed him they did not want an inquiry held under the terms and conditions of the Industrial Disputes Act, aB the present dispute would have to be settled between the mine operators and the United Mine Workers of 'America. Employees, not members of tbe union to tho number of 500 have requested Mr. McNiven that an inquiry be held by him at once, and ho will in all probability accede to the latter request. Fatal Brawl at Frank 8TRIKER8 FIGHT IN 8TREET8 OF OHIO CITY FERNIE vs. MICHEL Tho following team will moot nt Depot at I* a.m. and journoy to Mlchol by tho Locnl: Macdonald, goal: Andbrs and Whltelaw, backs; Grant, Corrlgan and Noilly, IhiIvob; Murray, Adamson, Skllllng, 'Johnson and Mar- chant, forwards! rosorvos, I, Corrigan nnd II, Brown, 3, Turnbull will handle game. Miner's Gar Checks Found on Street A correspondent sends us tho following rather significant Item of news. A strange sequel to the case of car stealing at Coal Crook occurod this wook. It will bo romomborod that Chock No. 138 lost four enrs during the latter end of March and the beginning of April. Two little girls wero found playing with four chocks, and whon naked wlioro thoy got thorn from replied that thoy had found them uear tho Catholic Church. The niiinhor on the check was 138. Nu doubt the ownor would bo pleased lo find tho londed cars thoro. POSTPONEMENT r^, , «. -,-,*»* *,,. *tr 4 , t . .141..* ii, „»..->., ...../ 11, .1 tUt* ■r-lfnc'T*. mmefl "Murtc'.r.v, wautpfl in rem- ncetlon with tho death of a countryman named I. Jalzook, is still at Intgo, although the mounted police lmvo scoured the surrounding country .'.?," {J:*c ivllU'ii, Tho two men, tho pollco say, engaged ln a free fight last Saturday at Pflisburg, during whioh Mudery hit Kulioek over tho head with a bottlo, knocking the latter unconscious. Kal- seok was rushed to th* Frank hospl- ta), whero ho died Tuesday, Mudery dliappearfld and th* polle* hav* not been; atria to gain a trace of him. A coroner inquest was held on Thursday and returned tbe following verdict: The deceased, Itnace Jal- mJr. 41*4 May 12th la Prink Ifotpltal of blood poison, which developed from a wound on the head Inflicted by a glues In the hands of Wasyl MaleV during a drunken brawl In a shack at . u,,*.*. *.,*,, 9 alii),!*.,,, uu luu tuim* of April m.h. Preliminary hearing will be held on Tuesday next. HILLCREST LOCAL UNION No. 1058 BAYNE8 LAKE CASE Twenty-flvo thousand dollars damages Is claimed by tho Cast Kootenny Fruit Lands Company, Limited, of London, England, In an action which opened beforo Mr. Justice Murphy in tbo supremo court yesterday against James A. Tormy, nt Spoknno, and others for the alleged broach of an agreement made In connection with a deal for a tract of fruit land at Raynea* Lake, tn Bait Kootenay. The case will be continued thtt tnornlnf. C. R. Hamilton, K.C and E. C Wragge aro appearing for tho plaintiff company, and Jnmtm OHhea If for ibe defence. CINCINNATI, May H.~Ono enr burned, flvo doanrtod and loft standing on tho streets in tho downtown section and tho crews ot thoso six Imrs *#»lfhi»r beaten nr fnrenrt tn run tn cover, Is tho total result of nn effort mado today by tho Cincinnati Traction Company to opornto cars on Up linos. Mon In a wagon driving alongside nn Avondnlo car, throw gasoline ovor It and thon nut a match to it. The crow, numbering ten mon, dosort- ed and wero pursued by a crowd but managed to escape A combined assault was mado on other cars by a crowd of sympathizers and sovoral of tho crew wore roughly handled. To tho Editor, DlHtrlct Lodgorr— Dear Sir,—-I wish to correct a state- mont that appeared In tho Illllcrost noted In tho last Issue of tho Ledger, ro tho Explanation of Vlco-Prosldont I ntmctlon , , , ;, ■ J , t , I Tl. •■• Itrlfvi f»' tHtitvt. tit tcnitiu tt) ittt) ^iuitu.tii, <«>.,«..•>, - *•* » '- -f* -•'••* flj;iilnyt lilm fnr bin net Ion In' thn ro cent Provincial election. I beg to Btnto that this Local took no nctlon on his explanation. Yours fraternally, HI>I|,1*-,Ia1,». fl,*,,l,l..l At ii mooting of tho executive commltteo of tho Votorans' Association on Wednesday, Mny Hth, 101 a, It was unanimously rouolvod: That In vlow ot tho foci thnt a so- called kindred society Ih holding n concert two daya prior to tho dato arranged and ndvortlsod by tho Veterans' for thoir memorial concort, it whk unanimously ngreorl thnt tho Voteranii' concert be poHtponod Indefinitely, nml Whoroas, While the VotorrnnH' Ah- aoclntlon did not expect support from this source, thoy did not look for ob- As I pointed out last week it was my intention to deal first with the resolutions and many misconceptions that had arisen and which at least had the appearance of being successful in ignoring the basic reasons for the action of which they complained, and which exhibited a'judicious cutting of the much hated capitalist press news in order to assimilate and "use such as might serve the purpose aimed at, l.e., preventing success in our attempts to procure labor representation. ■ i* It is now my intention to deal with the general policy of the organization as affected by my action, as well as by those of good intentioned but fat- witted .individuals who can see nothing in the movements of others except'attempts to disrupt, and who are so carried away by their own well- intentioned (?) strugglings as to readily lend themselves aB tools for the machinations of editors who do not write editorials, and of editorial writers who are not editors. The further confessions of Gray require little attention, being merely a reiteration of his misguided opinions and a further attempt to adhere to tne French proverb I referred to last week. Admitting that the tin-god idea is a fatal obsession, it can only be aggravated' when he would bc of the bald variety, outside and in, and while "type" may even be used as bullets, this is insignificant when com- ■parod-v,'ith-the-uses-to':which-the-out=- house roofing of an Oriental may be put to when carefully handled. Happily for the labor movement, it does not always allow Itself to be stampeded along the roads that would only be compatable to our prophets from the land of tho setting sun,' and who appear to havo completely assimilated the fatalistic meanderlngs of the Persian Philosopher before they arrived at an nge of discretion, nor by the mouthings and serpent wriggl- ings, however descriptive, of the namesake of the revered Omar, and to tak* him at his own estimate, the Star of tho Southorn Cross. To strive for,Labor representation had seemod to me to bo a predominant note in all labor organizations, but in District 18, so thoroughly do some of our mombors profess to under stand the gospol of Marx, It would appear that such labor representative must ho ot a particular atrlpo or color, or bo taboo, and thoso who differ from this opinion should be Immediately dubbed "Apostate" or "Traitor," or bo mnde the depository for an accumulation of bile "engendered by an environment of dlnpor and dish washing, as though this treatment was scientifically described ln "Das Kapl- tal" as 'tlio cure-all for such dlsoanoB. Tho plagarlst ot "had your daughters slopt whern ours havo alept" might woll have considered that procopt somo timo ngo and ho may havo been ns successful In nttalnlng to tho Presidency of District 18 as ho has boon at other things to which ho has do- voted his attention, possibly poetry, Such antics have but llttlo effect upon mysolf, except to draw ntlontlon to thc fact that thoro are Individuals not altogether outside our ken, who would appear to doslro tho phrnsn "a Iioiibo divided against, itself" to apply with Hpoclnl forco to our organization, nnd are Hooinlngly trying to find thn scientific retiHon for 11b not being so, the while using their puny offnrta in that direction. I may plead guilty of "upoHtacy" ho fnr as tlio HoclnllHt Party of f'nnnda Ir concerned, but not ho with the United Mine Worknrs, and what. Ih moro particular, its members, and my "conceit" would prevent nm from doing other thnn rof<<r tho term back to its users for the application of its more subtle meaning. Be that as it may, the important point in the whole controversy has been over-looked by these self-appointed saviours of society in vieing with each other in the mud puddle, and the question made to revolve around my particular political opinions," instead of around the policy of the organization with which I have been engaged, and as to whether their Interests have been ignored or jeopardised. In spite of the fact that many of our members agree that the final solution of our problems lies In the ownership and control of the machinery of production by the workers, the fact remains that the United Mine Workers is an organization of men, who attempt through its medium to control the sale and delivery of the commodity of labor power, and the efforts of its officers should be direct" ed towards gaining such advantages in this direction as may be possible, rather than devoting their energies to the propagation of a paradoxical idea of an industrial paradise. Admitting that our conventions have from time to ffnie discussed the advisability of endorsing the platform of the S. P. C, they have never gone further than ADVISING OUR MEM- ' BERS TO DO SO. and this with the idea of getting them to Btudy the. philosophy of Socialism*. Strangely enough, the resolution adopted by our Jast-convention-waB~.written-by*f myself— with a view, as I pointed out at that time, of preventing the convention from attaching itself even to the Socialist Party of Canada, under such a resolution as gave rise to this matter, ancl I might point ou that at our convention in 1012 a similar- resolution was"discussed and killed when it was pointed out that the object of such resolutions could only he that of encouraging the study of Socialism, and ■ not one of organization policy. It should be perfectly clear to any who have tho slightest Idea aB to tho actual position of tho worker, that the function of a labor organization is simply tbe outcome of industrial development undor Capitalism, nnd that its function will not cense, hut will become more complox as Capitalism continues Its development, and that tho same movements In society that will dlsplnco Capitalism will, by tho samo token, disband the labor, organizations. My position in tho recent political campaign does not vary in tho slightest degree from tho position I havo taken at the Inst two District Conventions (nnd this cnn rendlly bo shown by a reference to tho proceedings which I intend to do at some future time) nnd I bollovn I am ndhnrr- lng mora strictly to the analysis of Mnrx whon I Bay that tho efforts ot thoso who do profess to understand would bo far bettor oxpondod in promoting greater, moro nctlve and moro thorough organization of tho worjtora than in un liidulguncu lu the fatalistic nnd somewhat doubtful Interpretation of political economy according to Homo of tho members of tho Socialist Party of Cnnadn. Should any significance bo nllnchod to tho fact that at all conventions wo nre instructed to apply for specific legislation from tlioan representatives of Capital who occupy tint loglHlntlvn seals; Hhould any nttmitlon bn paid in tlm fact that Wheutltiy—to whom tlm prlndploft of Socialism appear an a rovcrslblo gnrmi'iit to bn worn cither Hliln at will—ninvfil. In addition to tln» motion I have already referred tn thnt we auk tlm (iovcriinioiit for nn Indiiti- trlnl Commission, hoping as a result on'',,tiKo'iV~~"''"~~-' Rftfut* to Arbitrate CINCINNATI?, Ohio, May 15,—Tho new Union of Cincinnati Street Car Employes today refused to arbitrate with the Cincinnati! Traction Company under condition* offered by Ihe latter and decided to rnntlnti* th# strike. Recognition of the union, before arbitration, Is Instated upon by i the anion men. Hlllcrest, May 13th. FINE SUBSTITUTED FOR JAIL A. Dlmldowycb, who appealed tho conviction of II. L. Brown/ J,P„ in connection with taking matches Into fhe mine, for which a Knntnnrn nf throe wiqntbM war Imposed, hnd samo reversed by Judgo Thompson fn favor of $10 and costs, but the costs woro pretty heavy, and It would nearly havo pnid to haw ft done the time look- In* at It from a strictly financial standpoint, Howoror, ho escapes tho Indlgnltr of batlnt his hair cropped short, if tbal's any satisfaction. rj«i,,, Yf.r-jynpf'' *-<vcf>Mttr\^i« regret thnt ihe nbnve netlnn ta nerennnry, ns considerable expense has been Incurr- od In tho preparation of an excellent program. However, tho Votorans' thank tho niiTille nf Vert*te fnr their pnnernnt* lint- ronago In tho pant, and hopo oro long to bo nhlo to fulfil thc promise already made. OEO. O'BRIEN, Secretary. CARPENTERS ACCEPT COMPROMISE HALIFAX, N, 8„ May H.-Thr- carpenters strike, whtch hns beon on for six weeks, was settled today when tho men accapted the compromise offered by th« builder* for a thron cent Increase all rnnnd. The nun asked for eight cents. The wages wJH »<->w range from 3lf centa to M fonts un hour. (Contlri.i.i i< her' Jones Liberated vnAH).i:im>s, w. v.*., m,,, i:. ".Mother" Jones, who \y«« arrf.st"il on February 1" with several' other Ho- clnliBtH, on charges growing out of the strlkn of thn conl minors In the Knnn- »..»». k».*ii,iii.», 'ii,*,.*, V)i\\iii\\i ii-,f.,ff.t wr day by Governor Hntflold, Thn aped womnn, who Is known iih tho "Angel of the Mliif-rH," is now frco to go whero alio plonsos, Tho original charges agnlruit "Mother" Jones and her comrades wer<* nm- splrncy and accessories before the fact fo n kllllnj?, Dnrlnir fill thn time of ber Incarceration, "Mother" Jones was the prisoner of tho military, this, notwithstanding tho fact, that sho was arremted outside the martial zone. Following her arr«i« the wat turned over to the soldiers. Several times during her confine- mept tho autJiorlttoB offorod hor hor liberty if the would »nr«* to leave ilil, ,Si',u'«: «,,' i,lli. (l|ir,:.t»i ,.ft,,,H iiii iilU Jiilijei-s. ".Mollier" Joiii'ti Hti'ttiUuutly refused to <on«eni! in any such terms, declaring Iwr determination, to accept tho direst fate limtend. *| \iitt *i .V»t ,-»*a'*i'* t,.v *.*,:» t.^.ut.riv \it,i\ tree nml riddle ine with bullets, but you can't Induce run to surrender my coriHtltutlonal rights,' was her reply on one occasion. Shortly after she was liberated this afternoon "Mother" .Tones wild to /» correspondent: "I Imve not conipromtsH, nnd will istny.lu tho fight, which has only be- I gun. Thn minora aro with mo and j hot times aro coming. Now, tbe rest S ol the boys muit be freed." S "Mother" Jon<«» *a# brought horo (from »bn military prison at Pratt vos. terday. She conversed with the Oov- iirnor for about an hour on purely economic questions. ^sssssss^v^siirt-^^,ir"im^ish^ss!i*!iA^asj !^lUCaa3ijJ££lEia.'.-lJ.^LaefryH SlJSMtaiwMilrliHUMiffJ. u I ,,^[1 nyfi*HT**rffr"J PAGE TWO THE DISTRIOT LEDGER, FERNIE, B. 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QUAIL Hardware - Furniture I Office of Secretary-Treasurer, United Mine Workers of America, Indianapolis, Ind. May 7th, 1913 Whereas, An awful explosion occurred on Wednesday, April 23rd, in the Cincinnati Mine of the Pittsburg Coal Company, located at Courtney, Pa., in which 97 lives were lost; and Whereas, We are inexpressibly shocked by this terrible disaster; the tremendous loss of human life and the .fact that many wives and mothers are loft widows, while hundreds of Innocent children aro bereft of tho support, affection and care of their fathers; and Whereas, These dependent widows and children deserve and claim our sincere sympathy and financial aid, both now and in the immediate future when gloom and sorrow fill their humble homes; and Whereas, We deplore the mining conditions which make possible these tragedies of tho mines in which thousands of lives are sacrificed, hundreds of homes broken up and many thousands of widows and children rendered dependent and helpless; therefore be it Resolved, That we extend to the bereaved families and friends of our killed and martyred fellow" workers our profound sympthy, and we share with their relatives and friends in the deep seated sorrow on account of the loss of husbands*, fathers and friends; and be it further Resolved, That we most heartily approve and' commend the prompt actions of President White and his as-! sociates in forwarding one thousand dollars on the day following the explosion for the immediate use of the stricken families and dependents of those killed; and be it further Resolved, That we call upon our local unions, organized labor, our friends and the general public for such financial aid ■ as they can give for the support of those who are dependent and who must of necessity be cared for some time to come. Let your response be both generous and prompt -id be it further Resolved, That we demand a most rigid Investigation for the purpose of determining the cause of this great calamity, with a view to preventing a recurrence thereof, and fixing ..without fear or favor responsibility therefor, If it ls found any one has been guilty of negligence in any form. ■ Send all money to Edwin Perry, 1101-1100 State Life Building, Indianapolis, Indiana. - JOHN P. WHITE, President. PRANK J. HAYES, . Vice-President. EDWIN PERRY, Socretary-Treas. RING'S HOTEL Bar supplied with the best Wines, Liquors and Cigars ^ DINING ROOAI IN CONNECTION W. MILLS, Prop THE PREVENTION OF MINE ACCIDENTS ffist#m%i Thomson Funeral Directors Morrison Fernie, B. C. Local Agents Orders talccn throughout thc Pass THE Bellevue Hotel COMMERCIAL HOUSE Bo6t Accommodation Up-to-Date — Every Excellent Cuisine. SUITABLE FOR LADIE8 In the Pass.— Convenience.— AND GENTLEMEN J. A. CALLAN, Prop. BELLEVUE, Alta. In an address recently made at the Case School of Applied Sciences, in Cleveland, Ohio, Dr. Joseph A. Holmes, Director of the Federal Bureau of Mines. in regard to the selection of mine inspectors. In the course of his address Doctor Holmes said: "The selection of state mine inspectors by popular vote must be stopped if there is to be a reduction of accidents in the coal and metal mines of the Unit- sd-States. The state mine inspectors should have greater "permanence in office and freedom from political and other outside influences. Their selection and continuance in office should depend upon tlieir training and experience. They should be examined by an impartial board of mining men. They should be appointed upon .the recom- men"dSfi<HrTf~sucira" b"oafd~ffo'm-tKe" applicants that have shown the highest skill and best experience. Under no circumstances should they be selected by popular vote. In other words, politics should have nothing whatever to do with their selection or their continuance in office, The inspectors should have. better support in the way of compensation. In fact, the salary and other conditions should be such as to enable tlie stato to secure the best possible type of men for this important work." Ho also recommended "the use .at oach mine of a limited number of men well trained nnd experienced concerning tho best methods of unlng explosives, electricity, the handling of gaaos and coal dust, tho methods of timbering with a view to preventing falls of roof, the methods of preventing and extinguishing mino fires, nnd the methods of rescue and first-aid' work. Theso (rallied men cnn servo to good advantiiKo as special Inspectors' or foremen. "Thorn must bo iictlvo, ilotorinliuiil co-o))(M'!itlon botwoon tho minors and tho mino management and tho state mine inspectors In tho enforcement of tlio mine rules sand regulations, and tho punishment of every porson,"whether, mino .worker or mine manager,' who disobeys tluiBo rules nnd regulations," „Wo heartily concur In nil that Doctor HolmoB aaya regarding tho soloc- Hon of''state mine Inspectors and tliolr compensation, Tn regard to tho latter, wo hnvo always claimed that the salaries of the state mine inspectors should be at least 83,000 per year, if men of proper calibre are to be secured for the positions and retained in the service of the state. In many instances men,of superior ability as mine inspectors have resigned their positions to -accept superintendences of mines at larger salaries than the inspectorship paid. In other words, mine owners paid more for real mining ability than the state did, and as a result the state-lost the services of men who should have been retained as inspectors. Doctor Holmes' statement as to the desirability of a limited number of well trained and experienced men at each mine is also sound. Such men are located at each mine in states requiring the employment of certificated mine foremen, assistant foremen, and fire bosses, but unfortunately, many mining states do not have laws requiring the employment of such 313.50 is reserved against the collection of accounts. It was resolved to allow a dividend of 5 per cent on all goods sold and paid for during the term. A resolution was carried authorizing the directors to take steps to dissolve the -present Company and apply for a charter under the new Cooperative Associations Act, recently passed into law in tins Province. In view of the fact that-this would be the last term of the present organization it was moved and carried that the present directors ahd officers he asked to retain office till the transfer was duly carried out. "We extract the following "from a circular issued to customers and share holders: "As a customer of the Co-operative Store, you will be interested in knowing that a new act of Parliament has just been passed for this province known as the Co-operative- Associations Act. By the passing of this act the principal difficulty in the way of getting customers to take up shares in the co-operative stores has been removed, and associations registered under the new act will be able to make provisions for the paying out of shares to customers leaving the district. "The present stores were started by about 100 working men of Coleman five and one-half years ago, and the trade has increased until now It Is so large that new capital and larger premises are becoming a necessity. Any of the older inhabitants of' Coleman will tell you that the store has served a very useful purpose in supplying its customers with food " and clothing made under the best conditions, and what is more, the store has been a profitable investment, having returned to those who have steadily supported it a good return on the money invested, besides having supplied superior goods at lower prices. An effort wiirbe made, to place the store ih line with the new act, and every customer is invited to join up with the Co-operative Store, thereby making it more prosperous and more profitable to themselves. Many of the original shareholders have left the district, and unless new ones, can be obtained the store is likely to pass into private hands." The directors remind their customers that "Dividends equal to 30 and 40 per cent on capital invested have been paid during the past five years." IheOifieiar Tests show Dp. Price's Baking Powder to be most efficient in strength, of higbesf purity and healthfnlness D* PRICE'S CREAM BAKING POWBER No Atom, No Phosphate of lime UNITED MINE WORKERS OF AMERICA men'in official positions. When the states without such laws enact and enforce them, a great step toward remedying present conditions will have been taken, With first-class inspectors and properly qualified and certificated mine officials, the cooperation between tlie miners, the mine management, and the stato mine Inspectors, in tho enforcement of rational mino rules and regulations, which Doctor Holmes rightly considers essential, can easily be secured,—Jlines nnd Minerals. WESTERN CANADIAN CO-OPERATIVE, COLEMAN Tho half yearly meeting or Hho Western Canadian Co-oporatlvo Trading Co, Ltd., was hold nt Uio stores last woek and a fair number of shareholders were present. Tho auditors report nnd balance sheet, for tho period ending Jan. 25, 101*3 wns placod boforo thc mooting. Tho report, showed tlmt stonily pro- gross \yns bolng mnao, tlio trado for the period ..under rovlow being nearly sixty thousand dollars, tho largest In the company's history, The accounts showed that $1082.12 had been allowed to customers during tlio term as discount on charge sales and It was stated that n further sum approximating $8'60.Q0 Iuul boon allowed qb cash rebates, a further sum of $1658.90' was addoil to surplus, mnklnff this fund $4100.15, a fui'ther roaorvo of p,- EDMONTON UNIONISTS WANT " REAL PRINTED VOTERS' LIST Passburg, Alta., 8th May, 1913 To the Officers and Members of District 18, U. M. W. of A. Greeting,— At a regular meeting of Burmis Local Union Nd. 949 held on the 20th day of April, 1913, adopted a resolution endorsing the action taken by the various Locals In District 18 with regard to te recall of our District Officers, namely, President C. Stubbs, Vice-President J. O. Jones, A. J. Carter, secretary-treasurer. Yours respectfully, THOS. G. HARRIES,' Secretary. Passburg, Alta., 8th May, 1913 . At a regular meeting of Passburg Local Union held the 20th day of April 1913, this Local endorsed the action taken by the various Local unions throughout the District with regard to the recall of our District Officers. Adopted • unanimously. Yours respectfully, ,, ' THOS. G. HARRIES, Secretary. Maple Leaf, Alta, Sth April, 1913 At a regular meeting of the Maple Leaf 2829 Local Union, held on the 20th of April, 1913, passed a resolution that the various circulars lie received and filed, an<r endorsed the action taken by the various Locals in Waldorf Motel P. V. WHELAN, Manager. Rates $2.00 and up Hot and Cold Water Electric Lighted Steam Heated. 'Phone In every room. Sample Rooms on Main Business Street. n Meal Tickets, $7.00 Special Rates by the week and the month and to Theatrical parties. Try our Special Sunday- Dinner The finest of Wines, Llquora and Cigars served by competent and obliging wine clerks. Edmonton Trades and Labor Council has placed itself upon record as opposed to the present 'system of voters' registration in the province of Alberta. A printed voters' list, compiled annually, seems to be more acceptable to unionists, inasmuch as it Is thought it would leave less room for the employment of numberless enumerators and less openings for padding on election days. The government will bo asked to submit the question to referendum voto, ln accordance with provisions made for direct legislation at last session. Othor central labor bodies In Alberta will bo asked to co-operate with Edmonton in tho request for a change from the present methods of compiling voters' lists, the District". "„ — Yours respectfully, THOS. G. HARRIES, . Secretary, (The delay in publishing the above was caused by the first notices being lost or mislaid, and no trace of same was found upon. our arrival. Secretary Carries, however, has supplied duplicates, and we publish as above; —Ed,) It Mny be Done 'It Is Impossible to sntlafy a chain- pnRiio npiiot.lto on a beer income." "It is—unloRB you own hrowory stock."—Washington Stnr. A plotonlc lover Is usually n qulot cliup who savos his money, ' Thorn's room at tlio top, but tho experienced trnvollor prefers tho lower berth, SftilohM 'ha faintly remedy for Ccujhs Shiloh cootH ri llttlo and doei und Colds io much I rial Bank of Canada Capital Subscribed Reserve Fund ,... D. R. HEAD OFFICE, TORONTO , 6,000,000 ., Capital Pnltl Up ,,,. 6,770,000 0,770,000 Total Assets 72,000,000 WILKIE, President HON. ROOT JAFFRAY, Vlee-Pres. BRANCHES IN -BRITISH COLUMBIA Arrowhead, Cranbrook, Fernie, Golden, Kamloops, Michel, Moyie, Nelson. Revelstoke, Vancouver anil Victoria. -SAVINGS DEPARTMENT Interest allowed on deposits at current rate from date of deponlt. FERNIF. BRANCH GEO. I. B. BELL, Manager THE CANADIAN BANK vlr lAJiyilVlIlfKi./Jl> CAPITAL, $15,000,000 REST, $12,500,000 MONEY ORDERS Issued by Tlio Canadian Bank of .Commerce, nre n safe, convenient nnd inexpensive method of remitting small sums of money, These Orders, payable without charge nt nny bank in Canada (except in the Yukon Territory) nnd in the principal cities of the United States, are issued nt the following rates: $5 and tinder 3 cents 5 and not exceeding $10 O 10 •« " 30 10 30 •»■ « 50 ....15 Over tt tt aa REMITTANCES ABROAD ehouU b« mad* by means of onr SPECIAL PORRIQK DRAFTS and MOHEY 0RDKR& famed wUhoot dslay *1 rusootbl* rates. L. A. 8. DAGK, Msnig.r. FERNIE BRANCH Working for Others T 1113 man who looks Into tlio future anil pictures UlniHolf tlio owner of a buslnoss, will llvo to loarn that lita visions will always bo dreams unless Ills .foresight., has shown him tho nood of saying, Saving is not n hnblt that should ho started "Bomotlmo," but ono that rmjnlroH linniodlalo notion, Ah mnny days ns yon poBt- lioiio opening it bank nc- count, Just that ninny moro dnys will you bo working for otlmra. Ono dolliic will opon n iiitvliiKs account with thi** lunik, and tbe lilgliost rate of curront Internal will bo credited ovory hIx montliH, ' * M. J. Manager, STANLEY Ferule branch BBBBBBH6BWTOHWWIW WO- rn W. A. INGRAM Wholesale and Retail Tobacconist Barber Shop Baths ■ Shoe Shine Billiards and Pool Coffee and Sandwich Counter Hazeiwood Buttermilk iLji-.U.iiijiiii.j-iii-inniiim —~1 Victoria Avenue FERNIE, B. C. Phone 34 •1 t Central Hotel Large Airy Rooms & Good Board Ross "ft Mackay !!* V i u i' I , if THUIf \JKtUHt When ii Imww! of Blsekfect Indians from Glacier National Park rstnblfohpd their tcpeo village upon tho roof of the McAlpin hotel, S4th 8U snd Bmwlwny, New York City, Manager Boomer of course bad to hiiv* them u-h'***U.i, Thu bcavus wait unable to write their name* only in the Iicturo language of tlm rodrnan. Tills hey did after Janus Bhwrnak-t-r, who had (lie Indian* itt charge, uplsiwd to ihtm that they could not pitch their tew** upon tho roof top until ihty siped tlieir names. This unione villa** of tepees was the first ever pitched upon tht roof tops of Nuw VultCity. *lW*«iwa ia, twit tuc first tepees jmclird on Manhattan Wand In HO yearn, according to the rcoonl* of the American Ilistotiosljwctcty, The Indium spent tw ifwa fa New York m the Ktmiti ot Louis W. Hill, chairman of tho Ixmrd of directors of the Great Northern Ry. who took thcu to New York to Attend the Travel and Vacation show, as representatives of Glacier tfotfonal Part, wtucb wan tcprc- senUd in this show with » tninature roproduotion of Undo Sata'n newait play, ground. **£« %0\* ^}f%fUJLF£4 e lli vvn Jivlt-9' The Complete House Furnishers ofthe Pass Hardware Furniture i-"*'" ■ ■ ...(,. ... Wo will furnish your houso from collar to garret and at bottom prices. Call, Write, Phono or Wire AH ordors given prompt attention. Coletnan, If you aro Batisfiod toll othors. Aita« Ifnotsatisfiod toll us. THE DISTRICT LEDGER, FERNIE, B.C. MAY 17,1913 PAGE THREE I / Letters to the Editor Tho Editor does not necessarily acquiesce in tho views expressed by correspoudenU*; and does'not hold himself responsible for same. REPLIES TO MR. SUTTON Dear Editor: I crave the indulgence in the columns of the District Ledger once more to reply, to the letter which Mr. Sutton lad in your letter-box and I can assure you I will not enter into any further controversy in this matter. ■ ' , He states: "I detest in every sense those who have .reached Pisgah's Heights in scientific Socialism." Now, Mr. Sutton, just think a little; you have made"a statement which you will contradict in the near future. I want to give you one or two illustrations of things which are occurring at the present time. Note, the lowest 'animals respect approaching motherhood. At Helton, during an eviction, a woman in delicate health was struck.over the abdo- men with a pick-handle. She. died without gaining consciousness and her baby was bprn dead in the middle of the road. At-another camp a Mrs. Kolonsky, also in delicate health, was chased by the mounted police, ridden down and trampled upon. Her haby was born almost immediately; she and the little one were burled in the same casket. More than 600 babies, were' born during the strike; elgthy per cent, of them died. These articles are taken from H. Creel's story of the great coal strike in Pennsylvania of 1910. In the same article he tells of another case—that of Mrs. Bostwick, whose husband, Prank, had been shot down in his own home by the Pennsylvania cossacks. "Crazed and unmindful of the condition of undress, Mrs. Bostwick rushed to her husband's side and attempted to staunch the flow of blood. She was kicked, cursed and jerked to her feet. Then a heavy chain was twisted and knotted about both wrists, cutting them cruelly. And the marks where the links bit into her flesh are still plainly visible. Taken to the front porch she was detained under one of , the deputies. At the end of an hour she was allowed to insufficiently clothe herself. A pair of shoes—no stockings-—were "pulled on her feet, and in this condition she was walked half a mile for another hour. She was the centre of a grinning circle of twenty deputies."' * Now, Mr. Sutton, home is a sweet word to all of us;but how sweet is it to them who have no homes? Don't you think, it is sweeter to a woman than words can express. The beautiful instinct of motherhood—the love of the child! In this present day a large majority have no homes; they are denied by this system. We are looking for teachers, not masters; we. are fighting for the abolition of this hellish system. ,. I gjory in Socialism. I wish mankind had only one pair of ears and one pair of eyes so it could look deep down into my eyes and say, "What is Socialism?" It is a .public (collective) ownership of things, publicly (collectively) used, . not private ownership of things, privately .used. It does not mean that one class shall possess and the other.class be dispossessed. When nature put me forth with two eyes, - two arms, two ears, she did not intend that they, should be used by someone else. Anything that tends to retard the emancipation of tho worker I DETEST. Yours, etc., H. MARTIN, Annex. Editor, District Ledger. Sir- Through • reading Mr. Joseph Sutton's letter, in last week's issue of the Ledger it has been made manilfest to ub that Mr. Sutton has no more Idea as to the meaning of the words he uses than an Esquimo. Let him study the significance of a word before lie sets it down on paper. In his letter Mr. Sutton affirms, - detests, agrees, maintains, claims, respect with the pomposity of a second Pickwick. It is extremely hilarious. Why!, Mr. Editor, we had really come to believe that every member of the working class has passed that stage of futile arrogance. Mr. Sutton's assumption is most amaaing. But there! out of liis ignorance and the fulness thereof hath he spoken. Be he judged accordingly. Let' me endeavor to correct his assumption 'by. stating .a few facts. Every INTELLIGENT wage earner has recognized by now that there are# only two parties In the political field' all the world over.—the capitalist party and the proletarian party. The interests of these parties are diametrically opposed. Therefore, any member of the proletarian party that coquettes with the other party is a traitor to that* to which he belongs. Hence the reason for the discipline of Mr. Harvey, M.P. for N.E. Yorkshire, and Mr. Johnston, member for Nuneaton, in England. Keir Hardie mentions the discipline meted out in his letter in last week's Ledger. Hence, also, the reason for the present rumpus in District 18. Another fact for Mr. Sut ton's information: There are no aspiring candidates in the Fernie Socialist party. I have no attentive earmark to bear me out in this; nevertheless it is a fact. Should some Socialist be selected he will be selected from his standpoint as a member of Gladstone Local Union and that alone. Again, another fact, Mr. Sutton: It is not everyone that calls himself a Socialist is indeed a Socialist. No more so than an aggregation of men blowing into brass horns on a street corner can call themselves a brass band, although they may possess the br^a to do so. With regard to the two-hundred- and-ntnety-nine part of his letter, if Mr. Sutton was not so busy listening to his own noise, he probably would hear . something that would surprise him. Another point, Mr. Sutton: I have never been an office-seeker; neither have I held, nor do I hold office in, nor have I ever received a dollar from the U. M. W. of A Luckily for me, I have' never had causo to appeal for help from the union from any cause whatsoever. Yet I have been a member of the U. M. W. of A. for more years than I care to think of. I can also venture to say that I have been a member of the trade union movement for a longer period than Mr. Sutton. I have also been, I say, an active worker for the same, yet I have never fought for Its principles. Unfortunately for me I early recognized its limits. I say unfortunately, from the dollar and office viewpoint. Furthermore I should very much like Mr. Sutton to state to your readers the principles of trade unionism. I should like him, also, to state where and when he has fought for the principles of trade unionism. I must' ask him to be specific. I assume that' he has done so from his letter appearing in the Ledger. . I believe that- I have grounds for that assumption. In the closing portion of his letter he quotes Burke as saying, "Let us get on." Let me ask Mr. Sutton, as a champion of trade union principles, to answer this question also:' "Let us get on, where!" Fraternally yours, W. B. PHILLIPS. To the Editor, District Ledger. Dear Sir,—The following is an account of the inquest held re a Chinaman who was killed while scabbing in the mines at Extension on May 1st. The Provincial policeman who has been here protecting the scabs since the start of the strike, was instructed by Coroner Thompson, of Nanaimo, B. C„ to select six good and law-abiding men whom he considered could be relied uponto give a just verdict, and hold an Inquest in any public place. * He decided to hold the inquest in the schoolhouse, and summoned the 0nly-^hree^^Ring~Circus~Cuming THE ORIGINAL organized 1839—73rd ANNUAL NOW 1913 ENORMOUS THREE RING CIRCUS .UNITED WITH WILD WEST AND CONGRESS OF ROUGH RIDERS EXHIBITON UNDER THE LARGEST CANVAS EVER CONSTRUCTED 3 Rings. 2 Elevated Stages. 1000 People. 2 Trains ol Cars. 2 Herds Elephants. 81,000,000 Invested. 84,7OO Dally Expenses. 300 Circus Artists. 3 Parades on Show Day. Cnpt. Buck's Sen Lions, lO'Roynl Tolilo Japanese Trodpu, Greatest Riding Show oh Earth. Texns Dili's Cowboys, Sioux Indians. Cowgirls. Mexicans, Sinplces. 2 Shows For One Prlco, "KONGO," LARGEST ELEPHANT ON EARTH-UBOER THAN JUMBO, R08S nSHCR/JFT'S HIOH SCHOOL HORSES \ CRE/lYEST RIDING SHOWEVER OMUMIEB TEXAS DHL'S WILD WEST AND ROUGH fllDERfi EXCURSIONS On all Railroad* To thtt Double Show ROYAL TOKlt) JAPS-Tlirllllno Acrobats, THE PARADE TELL3 THE STORY, THREE OMInti SHOWS- ONE PRICE. jury to appear at the above-mentioned place, but apparently it must have heen decided that it would be more convenient for-1 some of the parties concerned to hold the i'-quest in the room adjoining the company's office, and the jury was notified to that effect when they reached the school- house. ' Now, Mr. Editor, as I understand the law,, inquests are to be held in public places, and notwithstanding the fr.ct that every road of egress to the company's office is plastered with notices to the effect that all trespassers will be prosecuted and thus by changing the place for the inquest they succeeded in excluding the public, Of the jury which appeared to concur with the policeman's idea of impartiality—or perhaps it may have been to suit the convenience of some ot the parties deeply interested—four of them are engaged in the dignified occupation of playing traitor to tnelr fellow- workmen and scabbing al the mines here.' The following composed tho jury: Wm. Wright, Alex. Mickie, John JHckie and Wm. Cosier. These four are scabs, and I hope the other gentlemen who composed tho jury will pardon me for publishing their names alpng with those mentioned above, for I believe them to be straightforward men that liaVe a principle and are not afraid' to voice their sentiments on any question of right and wrong. The other members of the jury were William Godfrey and William Brown. The verdict was one of accidental death, but two of the jury (and I expect the reader to draw his own conclusions who they were) wished to have a rider added to the effect that the accident was due to the Chinaman who was responsible for his fellow countryman's death, not having a sufficient knowledge of English to understand the instructions given him, but the other four of this supposed impartial jury did not think tbat necessary, despite the fact that the law says that a workman must have a clear understanding of the English language before he can be employed in a mine. This only goes to show the reader how the company is protected in every violation of the law that they commit and to let the workers of the province know just how much power is being used to try and defeat the miners who are fighting for a just cause and to whom success must eventually crme , Yours very truly, A STRIKING MINER cancy occurred in the constituency of Mid-Glamorgan, Wales. The Master of Elibank gave commands that no Liberal should contest the seat, despite the fact that it was a Liberal constituency. The I. L. P. were contesting the seat, Mr. Hartshorn, the miners' agent and accredited Social ist, was the I. L. P. nominee. Why HARDIE AND THE I. L. P. To the Editor, District Ledger, the" was it that the Liberals did not officially support the Liberal who contested the seat? Keir Hardie went to speak in support of 'Hartshorn, and on entering the committee rooms he found to his disgust that they were wearing a. tricolor rosette. "Why are you wearing these strange colors?'' was asked. "We wish to secure the support of Liberal, Tory and Socialist,' was the reply. When Geo. Lansbury contested Bow and Bromley under the auspices of tho I.L.P. the Liberals decided not to oppose him; moreover ftloyd George, Chancellor of the Exehhqiier, spoke in support of the I, L. P. nominee. His address was decidedly of a Utopian complexion. In the year 1909 Ramsay Macdonald brought a bill beforo the house, the purport of which was to advance the wages of the unskilled employees of tho government dockyards. The bill found great favor with the Conservatives. Seeing that such a measure would defeat the government and precipitate another untimely election, Ramsay Macdonald withdrew the hill. It was reported thnt Keir Hardie left the house with a darkened countenance. Space forbids my adding any more to the, many compromises the I. L. P. has effected in its slippery history. Of the hundreds of lectures I have had the pleasure of hearing from the I. L. P. platform I never heard a word of the class struggle, labor, theory of value, or the materialist conception of history, I did not even hear the name of Karl Marx mentioned, Bernard Shaw, Sidney Webb, H. G. Wells, such intellectual Socialists as these, and others of the Fabian Society were the I. L. P. authorities on economics. The I. L. P. pamphlets consisted of Liberal acts, explained or made plain by Phillip Snowdon. The Nationalization of Railways, Back to the Land, Can a man be a Christian on a pound a week, the above pamphlets were the most popular, il heard one of the most influential members of the I. L. P. in the British Parliament discourse for over an hour and a half on "Afforestation and the Unemployed," yet making a statement to me privately that such a scheme was "all buncum,lbut said he, "it pleases the people." Today one of the most eloquent of lady speakers is lecturing on the necessity for an it is a matter of policy with the International Coal and Coke Company, that unless the men give way all disputes must go to arbitration, no matter how strong the evidence against their case. The right or wrong of the case goes for nothing against this policy. When Vice-President Jones met Mr. Whiteside's on the last dispute, he (Mr. Whitesides) was feeling very sore on account of what he called Pit Head strikes, and said, that as we (the union) were not an incorporated body be could not fine, or put us in gaol as he would like to do, and asked Mr. Jones to suggest some means of stopping the men from breaking the agreement. Should this letter come to the notice of Mr. Whitesides, it ought to suggest a ready way of settling any disputes arising between the men and the company, without having any stoppage of work, in the future. Yours truly, A MINER. — I-desire , through your valuable paper "KON.aO" IARCFST ELEPHANT ON MUTIt. , Larger than dumbo* JJWO MILES OF PARADE DAtlV, _fo*Mvely with Yankee Robinson^ WILL. POSITIVELY BXHIDIT AT FERNIE, TUESDAY, JUNE America's Largest Circus 10 me"diifm""of to express my views re Keir Hardie's letter and the I. L. P. Hardie expresses surprise that an editorial in the District Ledger should bracket' the British Labor Party with a species of labor politicians who were attempting to form a Canadian Labor Party, and whose objectionable features being that they openly ran under the Liberal auspices. I congratulate our Liberal-Labor politicians for their honesty. I still have In my possession a dues- paying card, and also a button bearing the I. L. P. device. I was supposed to be ono of the standard-bearers ofthe Red Flag; one of tho election commltteo that assumed responsibility for Hardie's election to tho British Parliament. Judging myself and my associates In that particular period of my life's history, I was not by any means a Socialist. Neither ^yero any of my comrades, Buo wo wero a bunch of men, and women, who folt very koanly tho Iron hool of capitalism, and whoso revolt llko all other historic slave revolts, was anything but an Intelligent one. Dissatisfied with tho orthodox partloR, nnd also tho Liberal-Labor clement, wo woro onslly captured » by Keir Hnrdlo nnd his I. L. P. Tho word "Independent" did tlio trick. Independent was tho lcoy that would umlock tho treasure houses of tho rich and glvo uh somo fat big crumbs,* Hugo picture posters decorated tlio hoardings and walls, depicting n sturdy iriusculnr Welsh minor (thero cannot bo n sad- dor picture of a crumpled and washed out piece of immunity than n Wolah minor In oxlBtonco) with pick nnd nxo In hand crashing down tho daors of 8t, Stephens, Girdling his waist wiih Uio word "Independent." It was a wonderful picture, for It fascinated nnd hypnotised us. Wo worked day nml night to socuro tho return cf tins man whom wo thought Incnrnntod tho word and Idon "Independent," Wo sang tlio "Rod Flag" and "Marsollalue" with n voliomonco tlmt Ib characteristic of tho Celtic race. Hnrdlo him. nolf Ih a volcano of moral pi^slon, nml Iio possesses tlio gift of Imparting thnt passion to hla audlonco. Ho Ib a wonderful personality, nnd to work for him IB liro Itsolf. Tho I. L. P. wna supposed to bo a Socialist Party, pled- i»w1 hv nvfirv monns In ita twwnr it* overthrow tho capitalist svstnm of wnjto Blnvory, How doon thin won* dorful party Book to nooompllBh Its plmlKos? Firstly, by allying Jtflolf with nn unoducntod body of mon In tho form of trndo union*, whoso political outlook wns essontlnlly capital' Istlo, A body of mon who had not tho faintest knowledge of tho class struggle. Hut boar In mind, thoy hnd a big purso. Tho I. L. P. by thus ally* Ing Itsolf with tho trado unions not only compromised Its principles but It no longer functioned at nn educational party for Socialism. To prove my.contontlon horo are «om» election topics: "The Right to Work," -"Free Trade," "Afforestation," "Compensation Act," etc., etc, This kind of dope applied to the trado union men* tallty. Secondly,,the r. L. V. compromised with the Liberal Tarty for seats. In tho Bprlnjj of 1910 a vn- "Independent Labor Party." Surely enough the people are awakening and are thinking out .the economic ■problem for tliemselves, Carlyle is dead, and hero worship Is dying fast. The wage slave will not follow a blind leader, for the, days of such human monstrosities are numbered . Knowledge Is Power—get it and be dono with wage slavory. Yours ln revolt, W. L. PHILLIPS. John A* McDonald FIRE INSURANCE Special Eepresentative Sun Life Assurance Co. of Canada Agent Singer Sewing oMachine $2.00 per month Phone 120 BLAIRMORE Box 22 Grand Union Hotel ' COLEMAN, Alta. Best of Accommodation We cater to the working-man's trade G. A. CLAIR Proprietor COLEMAN DISPUTE To the Editor, District Ledger. Dear Sir,—On the 30th of April the miners of Coleman took an enforced holiday, and, as la usual In theso cases' all the blame for tho stoppage Is attached to the miners by peoplo who have never scon tho lnsldo of a mine but think they know the minors' business better than ho knows It himself. To those peoplo and thoir kind I would llko to slate that In every Instance of a stoppage of work at the International mlnou, tho officials of the company hnvo boon entirely to blamo. It may bo IntoroHtlng to tho public to know why tho minors doclded to tako a holiday on thn 30th iijt, It Is perfectly donr In tho agreement that nollhor Union nor nonunion men aro lo bo discriminated against, but still In tlio faco of this tho pit boss 'discharged ono man out of olght on tlio,grounds .that ho had been In, anotlior man's placo, As u mattor of fact, tho olght mon woro on thoir way to tlio mine, and wero novor In any man's placo, excepting''when crossing from crosscut to crosscut on planks laid across for that purpose. Knowing tho facts of the caso, tho pit commlttoo took up tho mattor with tho superintendent, and tried ovory possible moans to hnvo tho mnn reinstated, but without hiiccoss. Now, If tho company want to avoid thoso stoppages why do thoy not Instruct tliolr superintendent to settle theso disputes with tlio pit commltteo. whon tho ovldonco producod Is elonr that ono of his unilorstrappora has made a mistnko. Woro this courso ndoptod thn only holidays taken by tho minors would bo thoso provided for under tho agreement, Instead of tho sup- orlntondnnt trinf>(ltir» Min mon with Hit* Intention of trying to settlo nny grlev- nnco that may lmvo arisen, ho invariably passes up snmo to Mr. White- sides, leaving mo ns secretary of tho union to pass Hie mattor up to tho District Officers, No mnt tor how strong tho ovldenoa In favor of il\c men, Ur. Whitesides adopts tha same tactics as tlio superintendent, and passes up tho dispute for arbitration. Tho compony officials will novor admit bolng In the wrong, as thoir hirelings must bo supported nt any cost. All tho disputes that havo beon settled by the snpcritii«md*wU ami the pit committee aro those In which the pit committee have decided that the mon had no caie. In all eases whero the mon have had to take n holiday to stop an Injustice, the depute hu kouo to arbitration-, and tu* n.uu havo had the dlaeu'iilon given In their favor. Prom this may he gathered that Stephen L. Humble Dealer in Hardware, Stoves & Ranges Fancy Goods and Stationery BELLEVUE - - Alberta Steam Heated Throughout Electric Lighted THE KING EDWARD HOTEL J. L. GATES, Proprietor Fernie, B. C. The Leading Commercial Hotel of the City Rates $2,50 per day With Private Bath $.3.00 Fire Proof Sample Rooms in Connection Why Don't You Take *\ A Good Spring Tonic \ Vou nood It—Kvorybody needs It—Wo all need a Spring blood cleanser, norvo tonic and bracor, Whon you get up in tho morning, tired, lazy—nt the breakfast tablo no nppotlto for food—at your daily work no ambition or ability—hothiiiK accomplished all dny but yawn and stretch—your system noods bracing,* your nerves no<?d boUIIiik: your energies nood reconstructing, Let us show you tha best Spring tonics for all ages and under nil conditions, the kind that will clnniiHo your blood—restore your appetite—brace you up--glvo you doslro and ability for work, play or study—ii treatment In every respect thnt will keep you woll and happy nil Summer, A. W. BLEASDELL DEUOaiST AND STATIONER FERNIE, B.O. OniOINAUl OKA CHAHTEH I Q0^ UTHE H| A mmw**m\ |^M JMT ^^WW ^**m* .irm^9\jw t^^m ^W, *H W ^" wn* nUMtDANRffL il NOTICE OF QUARTERLY DIVIDEND Nntlr-n tn iinnO.*' Hi-mi tii'i* m T>lvfilo»i(i ■,» Mir, ,••,,»■. ,,f Srvf.i psr ani. (7 ) per annum upon the paid-up Capital stock of this Hank has beon declared for tho three months muling tho .11st May, 1013, and tho samo will bo payable nt Its Hem! Offlco and Hrnnchos on and after Monday, Juno 2nd, 1013; Tho ■Transfer Hooks will bo closed from tho 17th to tho 31st May, 1013, both dnys Inclusive. ANNUAL MEETING Tho Annual Meeting of tho Shareholders of thn Homo Hank of Canada Will bo bnltl at tha Hund Office, H King »l„ West, Toronto, on Tuesday, the 24th day ot Juno, 1913, at 12 o'clock noon.' l\y Order of tho Hoard, il JAMRB MASON, Toronto, April Kill, 1913. General Manager. BY-LAW TO INCREASE CAPITAL It Is the intention at tho abovo Mooting to submit for tho consideration and approval of tho Shareholders n Dy-Law to autliorlKo tho Increase of the Capita! Stock of thn Bank to 15,000,000. ^■i^TJ^jafffi^ •ftf^rTT'^^rrri^'^ PAGE FOUR THE DISTRICT LEDGER, FERNIE, B. C. MAY 17, 1913 Published every Saturday morning at its office Pellat Avenue, Fernie, B. 0... Subscription $1.00 per year in advance. ._ An excellent advertising medium. Largest circulation in the District. Advertising rates on application. *. Up-to-date facilities for the execution of all kinds of book, job and color work. Mail orders receive special attention. Address all communications to the District Ledger. F. H. NEWNHAM Editor-Manager Telephone No. 48 Post Office Box No. 380 -rUNIOIfl-M.-kABEk'*' TO CORRESPONDENTS AVe regret that owing to the number of communications and the voluminous nature of same —as our correspondence columns will show—it has been found necessary to cut several communications. Most of these commuications dealt with the question that is now liefore tlie members, namely, the political action of the officers—some of the criticisms being favorable and others adverse. We have, regardless of tone, held theso letters over, and while the correspondents themselves may not appreciate this, we feel sure that tliey are considerate enough to recognize tliat we have been impartial. These remarks are the result of a conversation I with a well-known propagandist who on passing ■ through our town favored us with his opinion of the Cumberland strike, telling us that the men had as much fight in them now as when they started; that they remarked, ""We have plenty to eat and we are living; we did no more when we worked; if we had been working some of us would have been maimed or killed during the eight months we have been striking!" But, Mr. Union Man, how is it that they are able to "stay with it"? You in this District who enjoyed (?) the same respite from work for eight months know that your fight would have been brief indeed if you had not had the backing of a powerful union—an international union. This is no maudlin attempt to tell you what you "owe" the union, rather what you owe yourselves. The union may not have got you all you want— it never will, and if it does—well, you will have ceased to have any interest in it, ' The moral is this—you have experienced what a union can do for you on strike, but you have not experienced ALL it can do; you must remember lhat you are the union, and when you are called upon to pay your dues kick—it is part of the game —but don't forget to pay. That this is to youc interest this was written—Qoud erat demonstrandum (it was to prove). Ads. Classified-Gent a Word FOR SALE.—14 dozen Aylesbury Ducks, three.days old, 35 cents each. Mrs. A. Davies, Fernie Annex. 39-3tp FOR SALE—Four roomed House and half-acre of land. Cameron Ave., West Fernie. Apply, A. Luke. 30-3tp 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—A profitable Poultry Ranch -«th five-roimo.l fch'tck, incubators, brooders, brood-coops, chicken houses, over -400 head of purebred chicken, ducks, ,gees3 aii>i turkeys; creek running through: _n ideal place for pu'ltry raising; au average of $50 l-er xorth profit for the last two years. This coul.i be raised by devoting mrre time ti the fci'biuess.- On term? ti. reliable part1/. Apply Mrs A. 'Jcivie?, Fernie Ann'jx, B. f\ WHAT YOU "OWE" YOURSELVES— NOT WHAT YOU "OWE" THE UNION. TO ask tlie question "Why do men join a trade union?" may seem to many unnecessary.and absurd, yet there is a deal of misconception about this question. In the first place let us state plainly that men do not join the union because they love i.t, for about the union there is no "It"—you arc the union and you join the union because you^ love yourself. You realize that it affords you a certain amount of protection; that it permits collective bargaining; lhat if you do happen to disagree witli your masters and are forced to discontinue work for a period, that the union will provide funds for the necessities of life. Tou join the union because .you hope to get something out of it. ' • Then granted this, to join is a duty you owe yourself, and if you don't join, or if you refuse to pay union dues, you are only injuring yourself. If by you action you succeed in breaking up the union, and the chances while possible arc scarcely probable, you may injure others. —lrtit7r5vetrth'ciTpyotrdo_not"escape: : Every movement must have what we ..term "kickers." (This, to the sensitive may seem vulgar, in which case they can substitute "reformer" or "demagogue," to suit, themselves.) But call them what you will you must have them—they are the signs of progress, and in no wise indicate the decadency of unionism. Once let the union man get it into his head that there is no finality in unionism, just as there is noth ing reactionary in society—except it. lie too precipitate acton—he will be able to view the occasional ebullitions thnt, we witness in nil movements as part of the progress of society. With reference to the controversy going on be tween the officers and certain members of the organization it is no part of our business to interfere, but there is one phrase that strikes us as finding rather undue frequency in this correspondence—viz "material interests." We cannot imagine any- individual who has not some 'material interest" at stake. A few years ago men would have been horrified (!) at this expression, and would have vehemently disowned any "interest" but we.have widened considerably in our conceptions and it is usual to lie candid'with regard to what are our "interests." We merely mention this to show that this phrase should not be taken too seriously. If you put a man up to study your interests you must make it worth his while, and when you think he is not doing so you study "YOUR own material interests." Thc phrase is very "heavy" but after all cjoes not mean a lot when employed pro or con by individuals. ' ' ' 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. 38-6 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 HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE FOR SALE—Apply Mrs. Fred Ingram, Pellat Avenue, north (opposite Home Bakery). 39-Stp. All kinds of Household Furniture bought in large or small quantities, also gents' cast-off clothing. Secondhand Store, Victoria AYenue North. FORT STEELE, B. C. N FIPST ANNUAL Hospital Ball In Aid OF DIAMOND JUBILEE HOSPITAL TAXIDERMY—As I am leaving for the old country on June 6th I am unable to accept any further orders for taxidermy work until my return ln August. Con, Reese, West Fernie. 39-3tp. EGGS FOR HATCHING from imported Sicilian Buttercups; great layers of the day; few sittings at $4.00 per 15;. after May 15th half price. Fred Pelletier, Fernie, B. C, Box 1022. On another column will be found a report of thc Western Canadian Co-Operative Trading Company (Coleman, Alta.), and'while it has been found necessary, to call for further capital, to meet the increasing trade requirements, the balance sheet indicates plainly that this business is returning to its customers substantial dividends. It is often noticed-that-the'Workcr--is-too-scruplous-in-his-l)usi-- ness undertakings;,he will insist—and quite properly too—that everything shall be "union-made" and none but union help employed," and-while he is following this policy many individuals—and they may be union men at that—are just seeing how much they can "soak"- out of such concerns, and tlie result is that lie is often compelled to admit failure through failing to adopt the ruthless methods of competition. The workers must remember that sympathy is a poor "business" proposition and unless they can get a return valuo from those whom they employ they will shortly lie compelled to quit. FOR'SALE—A limited number of British-made Bicycles direct from factory, Coventry, England; frame weld- less steel tube, wheels nickelplated rims, rustless spokes, Eadie coaster brakes, Dunlop non-slip tires; a first- clas mount in every way; terms. Apply, W. Barton, Singer Sewing Machine Agent, City. 37-otp. FOR SALE CHEAP—Two lots in Athbasca Landing. Apply Box 25, Coal Creek. 33tfn Friday, May 23d, 1913 MUSIC BY The Rex Orchestra Of Cranbrook TICKETS, - $1.00 EACH Including Refreshmeut Cemetery Notice Persons wishing tlieir lots in Cemetery kept- in. good condition for the season, at a reasonable charge, can make arrangements with the undersigned. THOMSON & MORRISON Funeral Directors .. ' < Bicycles made in Canada mf-ans something to you A. C. LIPHARDT Jeweler — AND — Optician Fernie, B. C. BEST MONEY CAN BUY CLEVELAND - BRANTFORD NASSEY - - PERFECT Cash $45.00 or terms of three payments $50.00 The Standard bicycles (guaranteed) 38.50 cash or.terms $42:50 in three payments English made bicycles Edie Coaster Brakes, Warwick Tyres $38.50, terms $42,50 Get an Indian Motor Cycle and enjoy a trip through the mountains JOHN MINTON - Fernie Bicycle Store SEE! It's Coming! Spring! Someone will want those lots in Cedar Valley. Better see Evans about them. TO RENT—House of three rooms,' kitchen:.!_two_\:eranda.lis.--_Rental_Jigi. Apply Jos. Leonard Allen, Riverside ave., West Fernie. 36-3 1 EGGS'FOR HATCHING—S. C. W. Leghorns, descendants bf first prize winners at the world's greatest shows, such as Madison Square Garden, New York, World's Fair, St. Louis, Boston, Chicago, ancl others. Eggs, 15 for $2.00. P. Finch, Box 44, Coal Creek. 3G-3 PANTAGE'S VAUDEVILLE AT THE GRAND THEATRE MONDAY, MAY 19th ONE NIGHT ONLY MONDAY, MAY 19th fcJJ Bar JJ>i QUICKLY STOPS COUQH8, CUBES COLDS, HEALS THE THROAT AND I UNGS, 25 CENTS Stubbs Explains (Continued from Page 1) (hut we would got some remedial log- IbIi'iLIou. Tho only inference I can draw is tliat our members nro personally fnmlllur with thoir ovory day struggle, and that whilo they may , theoretically igno.rd' palliatives, tho necessity for them forces Itself upon thoir attention. As I havo previously pointed out, wa woro somewhat successful in carrying out our instructions in those matters, but what would have been our position had wo followed tho example of our District Contortionist, when, as a mombor ot tho oxocutlvo of tho B, O. Federation, ho told Premier McBride that wo did not oxpoot to get any thing from such a Kovnrnmont because wo woro «all Socialists (a doubtful uppolatlon), and, tlmt wo would put him and his government out of business, It Ih to laugh, particularly whon wo consider that it Is just such tactics as havo ontronchod tho Conservatives ln Tl, 0. Mnrx, In his Communist Manifesto, points out Unit tho Socialists aro tho most resolute section of tlio workors that thoy do not form pnrtlns soparnto and apart from tlio othor working class parties, and that thoy devoid' tliolr onorftlos lo pointing out to tho workers nt nil limes tlio road that should lm trnvollnd, but thon Mnrx was not nequalntod with somo of tho mombors of tho 8, P. 0„ who boastfully nvnr that thoy could not now subscribe to tho Manifesto, Our worst crime scorns to bn that '.*> 1,',','X'*'" it, . ;*.,„tti,i„'it, f.V 11,., cr ■"bllnt Pnrtv nf Pnnndn, who wns nominated, by (hn Lcthbr'dRn Local of that party, nftor*I had taken tho troublo to explain to thoir secretary tho possibilities In tho Lcthbrldgo :'■'",* f*:" '*rrr'.*f:]"y'i] )')i}t*** 'tvi-1 fn? Ihti Socialist party, and dono specifically for the purpose of arousing tho prejudice that It did occasion. If wo aro to consider thnt any small body of faith healers have tho right to frustrate tho attempts of organised labor to procure weapons that will permit of Incensing \ln efficiency, then w.f» hnve committed n crime In not governing ovrsolvos according t(o thoir ■Momcr, and should bo nccordlngly reprimanded, Nut It should ba homo In mind that nd.nlsHlan '.s iralnod lu the 8. P. not by diploma, trot by on admission of rnr.'t, not necessarily hiitoil on knowledge The linen that have been dnwn In thU controversy have not been drawn nby .myself, but if my traducers require :i decision as lo whether we should bocoma tho tall of the political kito of the S. P. of C, or any other political party, lot our members decide. Our actions wero attempts to strengthen tho position of tho mino workers ancl organized labor generally, and as such, cannot be chnllongod except on grounds ot prejudice,, or with tho vlow to satisfying tho cravings of a, row of perennial political jumping jacks, who havo, up to this time, studiously avoided' discussing tho mator oxcopt from a purely personal standpoint. '-. Boforo closing, lot mo draw attention to tho statements that have boon made as to. tho Vice-President and Socrotnry not being manly enough to also hand In tliolr resignations. This statement shows the complete lack of knowledge as to tho affairs of tho organization on tho part of (ho Individual making It, and Is further nn exposition of tho oxtont to which somo Individuals will go to humor their prejudice. I hnvo pointed out on many occasions that, I was tlio responsible individual, and In taking tho action I did It lu ordor to tost, thn fooling of our mombors. I did not forgot that tho work of our organization had to bo carried on, and that It could only ho dono'by men who hnd tho ability and experience to do It. Further oxplana- tion on thnt point would appear to mo unnecessary to thoso who can t'hlnlt for themselves., LOCAL AND PERSONAL •Untangling Tony" at the (Irnnd, Thursday, May ,22. Lato train to Coal Crook at 11 p.m. Tha "real man' for tho pollco force !■» c^tplnfr trnnt T.r-thbrtrlco nnii imt from Calgary, as surmluod previously. Tlio assault caso of Corrlgtin and Conroy received tho preliminary hearing Friday morning. Tlio cttso of Frod Wntors versus tha ra'lk Lumber*Co, wns dismissed on a technicality. ( Mm, A. B, Triton returned to town during Uio weok aftor spending somo time ),n Spokane. Tlio subject of tho sermon at Knox Church on Sunday ravening will bo "Fruit of Their Own Way." Tbe liwiMiU-ur will ba the Rev. A. 5. J,f;vrtltt, Ills Grace tho Right Rev. Timothy Casey, Archbishop of Vancouver, will administer tho sacrament of Confirmation at tho Holy Family Church on Sunday noxt. A Palo of homo cooking will bo held in schoolroom of Methodist Church on Saturday afternoon ut 3 o'clock. Mosdamos Brown,, Bonnell and Burns will have charge 'of the |ea room. It Is rumored that the Coal Company Intend fixing up a first-class cycling track and athletic grounds, for which purpose a space In tho vicinity of tho coke ovons will bo fenced In and improved, . Don't forget tho Social and danco under tho auspices t'f tho Socialist Party in tho Victoria Hall on Tuesday night. For omploylng firemen without tho nocossary certificates tho Crow's Nest Pass Coal Co,vworo fined $100,00. Mr. 11. \V, Horchmor acted ■'fpr tho prosecution and Mr. Shorwood Horchmor for tho defendant company. Tho Skating Rink will bo tho scono of a boxing contest on May 24111, W. W. Tuttlo, of Macleod, and woll known In Fornlo, will referee tlio bout between Dick Marshall, of Fornlo, and Al, Ensign, of Lothbrldgo, A business mooting of tho Socialist pnrty will ho hold In tho bnsomont of tho Minors' Hall on Sunday evening at 7,:io, Mombors of the commltteo In connection with tho social nro particularly requested to ho present owing to this being tho Inst mooting night boforo this ovont,. animals and clowns and amusing entertainments are provided' for in the program. A mile-long brilliant street parade will be given at 10.30 tun. Tho two performances begin at 2 and 8 o'clock. THE ISIS THEATRE "Laugh nnd .tho world laughs with you" is evidenced in the program of tho Isis Thoatro for Friday and Saturday, whon tha following comedy fllmswlll bo shown: "Wllllo;Wantp to Cure Ills' Father," "Tho Hypocrltos,"* "Good Morning, Judge," and "Percy H. Baldwin, Trlflor." A scenic film of Beaux, Provlnco, and tho dramatic subjects "The Horso Thief's Daughter,' "Tho Symphony," and "Coming of Sunboam,' completes the attractions. Next wook Sherlock Holme's In "The Sign of Four" will bo amongst tho foaturo subjects of this amusement house. A GREAT BILL: Including The Two Fishers Comedy Cyclists. Talking Dog Adair and hickey Girls America's Greatest Comedians Cora Young--Blods Sextette Musical Girls of the Golden West Monday, may 19th and others Monday, may 19th PRICES-RESERVED $1,00 UNRESERVED $75c. n.D. florvIco»: ovonlng, 7.30. Morning 11 a.m.; BARNE8' CIRCU8— ASTONISHINGLY CiKbAI j Tuesday, May it, (next Tuoaduy) | will bo circus day In * Fornlo, Tho j word "big' Is used In nil announce.' meats ot this show for tho reason that tho niirnos' Show now easily takes rank ns tho largest vrahiwi animal exhibition In tho world. Barnes' Show Is Canada's only roally big circus, Col. Al. O. Tlnfnos, tho solo owner, being a natlvo son of Canada, Tho show this season Is considerably larger than ever beforo nnd over fifty new big feature acta havo boon provided, tho greatest of which In the challenge group of African HonB—24 In number —which Herr Louie lloth handles at jono timo In the'arena. This act U unquestionably the greatest wild oni- rnal act ever presented and Is ono of real daring whlfh tnnlto* tht* cold chilli chain up and down one'* spinal column, A large collodion of That Fornlo will produco a world's champion Ih (ho shapo of somo future Gotch or Unckonsclimldt does not soon nt nil Impossible with tho Innovation of W, Ingram's Athletic Club—or as It Is monogrnphlonlly abbreviated "A. A. C." -Much credit Is duo lo \V, A. Ingram for tho public splrltod mnnnor In which ho hns launched tbo venture mid especially ut n timo whon wo havo In our midst so mnny pessimistic Individuals who can soo no future for our burg or tho inhabitants" thoroof. Tho young blood ot tho town havo In tho gym (ovory conceivable nppnratus Incidental1 to'physlcnl culture and Will, wo foot sure glvo this splendid object ovory support. On Saturday night an exhibition of witiouing viio uv nimu, itii CotutiiiU, iho liLulu," uiuuuat-'i' tun. J»ldflk'- weight champion of tho world will wrostle with W. A. Johnson (champion of tho Crow nt 175 lbs.), ond Jas. Sansom (originally of Spokane Athlot- ,. rt, 1 *. . - - , t t. . i , .. 1 , -*l * 1- ~ ,, 1 ^ -a-v v„uu), w*j tat,, i, *»->, uli^ww-** '■'-- throw both Inside ot 15 minutes or forfeit »200 to any charity in this town. (As Pat has a "rocord" wo did not think It nocossary to "namo" any charity whon Invltod.) . Tbls. Ia tho first opportunity tho residents of Fornlo hnvo had to soo a real chum- plon In action, nnd they will not ha disappointed. Pat could fill, a Pouplo of column with "records" and within tho last fow yeara hai an unbeaten record In his class. Thero win bo uewal preliminary bouta of both boxlnir and wrestling. Como and see tho real tblni, Saturday, Mny 17, at t o'clock. Isis Theatre BEST ALWAYS FRIDAY AND 8ATURDAV EVENING, SATURDAY MATINEE PROGRAM WILLIE WANT8 TO CURE HIS FATHER French "Bclalr" Comody. Willie's fathor is sick and tho doctor proscribes chlckon broth. Wllllo goes aftor tho chlckon, but without monoy, Tho chlckon hunt Is certainly mirth provoking. THE HYPOCRITES Victor Comody.«* Tom, tho minister's . son, decides not to ontor tho mlnlstery, so hie father sends him to a friend to bo put at hard lnbor. Tho friend's children and thoir frlonds aro homo from collego on thoir vacation, mid their attempts to conceal their good times from tho good (7) minis- tor's son Is sure groat, ** OOOD MORNING, JUDQE. ThnnhouBor Comedy. Tho fun started over1 tho young man making n bet that ho could marry the Judge's daughter In throe months. Sho con- 7?.'?('>'? A) rlrfht, t>"t Hit* loliiio overruled her. Well, It's so mixed up that It will havo to bo aeon to bo understood and appreciated, but Ita guaranteed. . ; . *i Pleating Pictures k k\ip<»» *J Projected PERCY H. BALDWIN, TRIFLER. Victor Comody, Trlflors generally got In bad, and Porcy did, too. A DEAD TOWN (Scenic) Beaux, In Provonco. All that remains of tho beautiful town dostroyod by Cnrdlnal Ulchollou, THE HORSE THIEF'S DAUGHTER, Nostor Western, THE SYMPHONY nox Drama. Tho young musician's wlfo dies, ho losos his mind and tho llttlo duughtor Is adoptod by a wealthy family. Tho father regains his roason, but tho wealthy family has moved away, and no ono knows whoro to, so tho fnthor goes out Into tho world to teach music, Father and daughter aro finally roun Hod through tho art thoy both lovo In a vory pleasing manner. THE COMING OF SUNBEAM Solax Drama, A pretty and touching atory of how a grouchy father and hia only daughter, who has married against his will, aro brought together by Sunbonm, tho daughter's child. Tho reunion Is accomplished In a vory original and unique manner. r "N Watch for This Noxt Weok GREAT THANHOUSER FEATURE: Sherlock Holmes solves "The Sign ofthe Four" mystery. . V. — ~— J rw \i Tl X { I \ I" li ! ii fHE DISTRICT LEDGER, ,?ERNIE, B. 0. MAY 17,1913 PAGE FIVE X .■ ■ i . 0 +***1*1*1*i*4****itit*1*1*1M*1*1*1***t*1 *.*** + * News of The District SHH-ri-t^J-ri-r*^^ ♦ HILLCREST NOTES -*» ♦ A? ♦ ♦*>♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ ♦',<► Mr. C. M. O'Brien, Socialist organ- 1 izer, addressed a meeting in the Union Hall on Sunday night. The.meeting was largely attended, and the speaker -dealt very fully with the Social issues of the day. " > There is a rumor current to the ef-„ feet that the suffragette movement is on ""foot in Hillcrest. Wo would suggest that windows be boarded up ln case the window smashing tactics be adopted. ,, The Hillcrest football team played Hosmer on Saturday, the result being a victory for Hillcrest. Score, 3—2. Our team ls to be commended ln view of the fact that they had very little practice. We expect to seo them carry home whait little pride Coleman left with the Bellevue team on Saturday next. r. Our baseball team journeyed to Frank on Sunday and -played a friendly game with the C. P. It. team, resulting in a score of 15—11 in favor of Hillcrest. The day was disagreeable for a ball game. However, the Hillcrest boys felt, cheerful, as usual, their lady friends being there to boost them up, which, no doubt, accounts for their victory. Mr. J. Mclnnis resigned his position in the c mine and moved to Coleman, where he will reside for the future. ■Mr. Arnold -Martell, who conducted a barber shop and pool room in town, is preparing to move his family to Glace Bay, N.S., shortly. During their stay in Hillcrest 'they have made many friends who regret their departure. .Miss Keil, of the Union Hotel staff, is leaving shortly to spend her vacation with her parents in Edmonton, Watch Harry's tears. ' John J. Mclntyre, of Calgary, who has been pn business through the mining towns of the Pass for the last few weeks, returned home Monday night. 'Mr. Joseph Johnson, of Frank, was visiting friends in town on Sunday. John McLeod, of Bellevue, was a Hillcrest visitor on Sunday. .Mr. Dan R. McKinnon, of Bellevue, -pald-us-a-fljingrvisit-Sundayeveningr You can't win a home in two places, Dan! Bob has got you going now. Great interest is'being taken in,the kesn rivalry which exists between Scotty nnd Charles Fuches as to who is the biggest pool shark. Scotty has issued a challenge to play Charlie a limited number of games and he Is betting dollars to doughnuts,he won't havo a look-in. Now, Charlie, shut up or put up! ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ ♦♦♦<*»♦«-"■*■*»* ♦ MICHEL NOTES ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ ♦♦♦♦♦♦-»♦♦ Tho Michel Opera House Is getting a now coat of paint this weok. Wo llko to soo you doing a llttlo yourself, Mr. Lockhart, and It's worth tho troublo. During tho absonco of Mr. Currie tho services woro conducted by Mr. John Bnstaln on Sunday ovonlng. Mr A. Bastaln gnvo two solos, which woro woll rendered. Tho Mlchol tonm to oppose Fornlo on Saturday, May 17th will be J. Moore, goal; Wm. Samuels and Sam Hampton, backs; J.*Guest, 11. Hamp-, Bon ajid S. Weaver, halves; A. Ardon, Frod Boddlngton, F. Roberts, H. Brown and Bort Davis forwards, Michel Is beginning to "boom" again, , During tho last wook tho Coal Company havo posted notices Inviting tenders for a now tunnel on No. 8 sido, and lowest tenders not necessarily accoptod. " Look out for tho basket social and dnnco to bo glvon by tho Odd Follows In thoir now hall down Now Town, Monday 10th, Considerable Interest was taken In tho wrostllng match In Martin Hall on Monday ovonlng, botwoon Bob Hnmp- son, of Michel, and Guy Hansom, of Pincher Crook, Tho latter*, who defeated Ilampson a short timo ago, agreed to throw Ilampson throo times In ono hour, and If falling ho would forfeit $50. Sanspm won tho first fall in 37 minutes, but Hampson won the match by gaining the second fall in 18 minutes. It was a good ma^ch and well appreciated by all the spectators. Mr. John Ambrose,' clerk, at the Trites Woods Co., has secured the post of fire warden between McGillivray and Wardrop Siding on the C.P.R. He commenced his duties on Monday. We hear that the Wholesale'Liquor Store down New Town has changed hands this week. The Fort Steele .Brewing Co. being the purchasers. The football team journeyed to Blalrmoro last Saturday to fulfill their league fixture with .that club, and expected to do better than the week before. ' Several changes wero necessary ln the formation of the team, and judging from the result, which ended in two goals to one in favor of Blairmore, still further. changes are necessary. The game was very rough from the commencement, and some of the Blairmore players were evidently strangers to the game, seeing the ■manner in which they tackled the opposition. Had the referee been more strict no doubt tho result would have been different, but then he would have been in need of a "back-hand' to blow the whistle, as fouls were so frequent. Never mind, boys, try and do better at the third obstacle, which will be Fernie at home, on Saturday. ♦♦-»-»♦*»,»-» ♦ ♦ HOSMER NOTES SALE lift* I* OF suit? t^m «| g^ ^ *^i ♦♦-»: The local Italian colony had a great old time last week-end celebrating the wedding of Mr. L. Bordegar and Miss Oliva Casoli, the feasting and dancing lasting nearly two days. 1 Hosmer footballers journeyed to Hillcrest Saturday to play their league fixture, Hillcrest being the winners at the end of a hard game by a score of 3—1. The result undoubtedly flattered them, two of their goals being of the soft variety, due to weak goal-keeping. However, it's no use to cry over spilt milk, we'll "get even on June 28th. The football club de3ire to acknowledge the following,subscriptions: R. S. Gourlay, $50; F: Labelle, M. Sorkie and'Dr. May, $18; B. Mills, J. Bossio, D. Wilson, Hosmer Livery and jri:ansfer_Gompany,_M,„F._KendaI!,-FI- Liethouser, $5; M. Boassally, $4: J. Zisseleman, W. Fowler, $3; A. Lund, N. Kuryluk, P. Hnathko, H. Bennett, T. Rambridge, I. J. Brown, $2; and hosts of othors $1 each. Anyone the subscription committee forgot to call on wishing to donate are still in timo to help us. olt needs money to run a league team. The business of nominating for District President took placo Sunday last. Two or three names wero mentioned, but nothing was dono definitely In tho matter. By tho way, wo might inform somo of tho over- zealous Individuals who are writing personal letters suggesting this fellow and tho othor for the position, that tlio mombors of Hosmer Local are qulto capable of doing thoir own solectlng, thank you! Tho Hosmer fire bosses nro visiting. Fornlo in rotation those days to bo Instructed In tho mysteries of tho Dragor life saving apparatus. Wo learn on reliable authority that ono Captain Mooro ts to visit tbls district to try and form an infantry regiment. Wo hopo tho wago work- ors In this district will bo wlso enough to put thoir foot on any attempt to foster a spirit of militarism in this part of tho country. No man can lower his dignity moro than by becoming n soldlor; it is a depth beneath whlhch we cannot go. If Mr. Capitalism has any bullots to shoot lot him handlo tho job himself. Hosmor plnys Coal Crook down by tho old mill stream on Saturday. A fow changes will bo mado from tho team that played HlllcroBt. . Tho basket social nnd dnnco which hnd boon arranged by tho ladles of St. Joseph's Cathollo Church for tho 10th of May, has boon cancollod, To Whom It May Concern Will thi?, person who has n black rntrlovor dog that answers to tho namo of "Lolo," locked up In thoir houso tako notico that unless samo Is Immediately released thoy will bo prosocuted—A. Brandenburg, Hosmor. •UntnngHng Tony" at the Grand, Thursday, May 22, Lato train to Conl Crook ot It p.m. Hillcrest are feeling anxious to meet Bellevue team. They-are going to ■bring a good "gate' to the local team on the 17th (pay day), so come along you Bellevue sports and make things lively. Quite a big crowd went to Hillcrest on Wednesday last to the opening of the new Methodist Church. There is to be a basket social and dance given under the auspices of the Bellevue Athletic Association. A good time is in store for all who attend, so come everybody and give them a help out. Don't forget the date, May 19, in the Socialist Hall, Bellevue. Mr. and Mrs, G. Bateman were Coleman visitors on Sunday last. Mr. John Walters, who is an old- timer of "this burg, ls in here renewing acquaintances. The Bellevue No. 1 Mine has been closed down now for over a week. There has been a creep on ln the inside somewhere about the hundreds, but they expect to be able to start work soon again. The members of "the choir of the Bellevue Methodist Church gave Mrs. S. T. Humble a social as a send-off. They also gave her a nice present as a token of respect for the valuable services rendered to the choir. •Mrs. John Crawford, of Cranbrook, is in camp the guest of Mrs. David Davidson. Mr. Herbert Wigmore and Mr. Geo. Jephson, of England, landed in camp this week. They intend .staying for a time. The miners of No. 2 Mine came home for the last two shifts. There is some trouble' over the system of timbering. Mr. Philip Hart, of Lundbreck, was in camp on business this week. The Ramblers Club had a paper- chase on Monday at Passburg. Albert Varley and Harry Catka were the winners. The Rev. W. Irwin performed, a marriage, ceremony at Maple Leaf on Monday, the contracting parties being Joseph Keen, of'Bellevue, and Miss Germaine Mary, of Frank. The Bellevue Band will give an open air concert on Sunday next at 4 o'clock, weather permitting. Mr. Jock Fraser has severed his connections with the company here Steene left on Monday for an extended visit to Pocahontus. ■Mr. Werely, driver for some time for the wholesale Liquor Store here, left on Monday for Fernie, where he took* a similar position with the. Fort Steele Brewing Co. vested in a first-classaDie,hzlk-wNN NOTICE FRANK CO-OPERATIVE CO. Limited A Meeting of Shareholders of the above company will be held on the Premises on SATURDAY, May 24th. AH shareholders please attend. (Signed) EVAN MORGAN Sec. FRANK WEJR, Pres. 'Untangling Tony" at the Grand, Thursday, May 22. Late train to Coal Creek at 11 p.m. ' TABER NOTES BELLEVUE NOTES J^. Jfr ^£w 4^, ^^. -4^ ^» .^Afa. ^k. ^^ ^^ ^fa *^W Briscoe's $40,000 Stock in Stownrt'H hands to soil without regard to former cost, loss or profit Don't foil to bc horo at 0 a.m. Snturdiiy morning, May 3, nml get your f»!inro of tho bargains. Slashing priees to prices and marking goods ns thoy havo never been marked before in prepara- tion for this big sale. Sfon* f<low»d Thursday and Friday to arrange and mark down prices. BRI SCO'S Blalrmoro Alta. Mrs. William Qallimoro and family arrived In camp this weak. Sho ox. poets to stay for a timo, f Hlllcrest on Saturday to take in the gamo ot football botwoon Hosmer and Illllcreat. :i Tho local team went to Coleman on Saturday to play the league gamo with Coleman. Tho boys suffered defeat at Colomnn, but they Intend to *m>p nftor It till they land tho Sllv- or ware In Bellovua On Saturday the 17th tho Hlllercat team ar* coming here to play tho local team. If you want to »*• one ot i%*, t**t **»*» *£ thn *«*mi tm ahonltl <^m# fo W*»IJ*w*# nod ***** how Ut* thing is tltm tor th* sport* of and bas gone to North Fork. Mrs. S. T. Humble left on Monday for a four, months' vacation to the Old Country. Tho Rev, A. Earner, of Red Deer, tho new superintendent of Methodist missions for Southern Alberta, was a visitor in camp this week. Quite a crowd turned out to seo the baseball team practice on Mondny night. TRANK NOTES Tho last instalment of tho Hardware building .Is making a gracoful but slow exit to tho new townsite. •Dr. Do Martlgnoy is having a now stable built on tho back of his lot. Peter Paterson, of Blalrmoro, ls doing tho work on it. Tho denth occurred in tho hospital on Tuesday of J. Kolzak, of Passburg. It. scorns that ho nnd his Russlnn friends woro having a friendly (?) drink whon things got exciting, nnd ho either"*'fell'on,-or. hod thrown at him, something that plorcod his bond. Ho died aftor elghteon hours ln tho hospital. Coroner Plnknoy wan,call- od and a jury formed to hold an In- quifot *Tho jury was composed of tho following: A. E. Beach, C. J. Tompkins, W, T, Voung, Q. Gurdnor, llobort Barr, Charllo Howard and A. I. Blots. Tho Sanatorium pooplo aro adding to tho beauty of thoir property by lnying out an oxcollont flowor gar- don, and by tho oxtonslon ot tho fonco around tho tennis court, so as to add another coUrL W. B. Bartlett, of Blalrmoro. was In town on Wolnosdny night. Mr. Clonrlllno, of Calgary, was In town for a few days this wook, ho Is an old tlmor of Frank, being manager of the Wholosalo Liquor Store prior to liitt trnnsfor to Calgary. Ono of tho ohlost citizens of Frank passed away on Wednesday morning In tho person of V. F, Iluxlckn, ngod 73 years, Somo years ago ho and hia wlfo nnd family enmo ovor from Bohemia, and havo oslded horo over slnco. Ho was highly respected, not only by his own nationality but by all who know him, nnd tho sympathy of tho residents go out to tho aged widow as yarn m to tin mm and unutciit- Wli, Ut'li V-! ll'lli}.'.'. .'U'l' .Ht&ltt.'&U'*! Ill' habitant** of this town. Tho funeral will Hake placo on Friday ia »h» Blalrmoro Cemetery, Rev. A. Bnrnor, the newly appointed Ai*^'ti.i.n.flttU,i*i'tUifi. <»».* vrik'tfeiais,* wi ii* Methodist* In Southern Alberta, was in town for a couple of dar* last wwk. Mr, Wm, Blmpson has accepted a position In tho Diamond City Power plant. He had an exciting timo previous to Irtuvtrtft town. Whilo driving with hit fine young horse, on Wed- n^-lnr. the animal got array near the Sanatorium and travelled to Coleman hefow he wa* caught. Owing to the fact thst he did,not ke#p ffc# beaten tracfc It became necessary for him to *rt iii ttt -tbt huvKT. wWth be 453 by mnnfn*f Into n hnn«h of trim. Tha ml**** N*llk and Ifaggi* •The regular meeting of Local 102 takes place on Sunday, when nominations will be called for District President. Members please take notice. COAL CREEK ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ The Canada West Mine has been working steady the last few days; something unusual for this time of year." The mine is shipping about three cars per days. Prospects look bright for an early season this year. The work of installing the new power .plant is going ahead rapidly. The poles are all up on the main streets-and'quite a lot of wire stretched. None of the machinery has arrived yet, but it is expected soon. , The long talked of brrick plant is expected to materialize this week. This plant, according to some real estate men, is turning out thousands of bricks daily, but the average man fails to locate it. However, it is said on good authority that a start will be made' in a few days. Thero will be a new car-loader in operation this year, run by electricity, and the one now used will be used to handle the stove coal. A new picking belt will also* be installed, and there is talk of a slack conveyor. Up to this time the slack coal has been handled~on~;the~prairi*3~by~teairi~aTid" besides taking up a lot of valuable time, has been an expensive way of handling it, as it keeps two teams busy hauling it. The conveyor will dump it in a large heap, where it can easily bo handled if necessary. The company are also building a new office. Washbouse? What? Nothing doin'I Everybody busy in the garden! Timo to be sotting that old hen, boys. Will Patterson has Improved his place by building a new picket fence and planting somo trees. Pretty near all tlje miners havo some trees now. Dave Jones has purchased two lots nnd Intends building a house pretty soon. Well, boys, whnt nbout that water system? Potter got busy nnd jog tho Town Council all you can. That petition mny help somo, but you'd better keep nfter It. You know minors' don't amount to much In tho estimation of somo peoplo. Tho Co-Oporatlve Storo Is on tho move again, tho commltteo selected somo time ago to hnndlo this matter are soliciting subscriptions, and nro doing protty woll. Tho rules havo beon drawn up In accordanco with tho now Co-Oporntlvo Act, and whon n sufficient amount of capital Is subscribed a mooting will bo called to oloct officers. Stock will bo Issued at $5 per share, nnd holdings limited to flvo hundred dollars. A number of farmers aro oxpocted to Join. I-lvory- body get busy and boost for the Cooperative, M. Johnson, who hns boon mnnngor at tho Canada West for tho last two years, has gono on a trip to the Old Country, Mr. 13. F. Huntroyda Is In charge In his absence. Did somobody any thoro was a young Indy in town Inquiring for Bill Jordan? Oh, woll, mnybo It's his sister; bnt you can novor dopond on thoso Irishmen. 1, floorgo Riddel took unto hlmsolf a wlfo last Wodnosdny. Wo wish you oil tho'hnpplnoss that llfo cnn glvo you, Ooorgo. Mny your troubles bo "llttlo ones." Tho town hns at Inst decided to do something with Iho wood question. Thoy havo put a couple of mon at work burning them up-. It certainly looked disgraceful to see piles of thoso weeds laying around and tho wind) blowing them back and fro. Thc stork vi«ltC|l the homo of Olvln Ttai&p! on Monday. J-wHwr a ds<agV.«-r Mother nnd baby doing woll, and father feeling proud, .Iim i'mi'if-r uno tVic-K Martin tiro civic employee* these day*. John Sftrrle has taken op a home- ■stead In the neighborhood of Maple Creek and will put ln alx month* on It this year, mil OMm.in h.in bmn tnlmrt MO thn carpenter*' shop a* helper. There Is a lot of rar rt-rnlrlng to he done this summer, an there are about* hundred urt *>ff ih« track for rtpatr* now and about two hunderd oa that should bt off. !m Wising bat fewgbt ihtn hmm nf. tot Xfritit* tittit wmtM to th* ftftnth ride ol the traek- Don't forget the benefit concert and dance on June -ind, under the auspices of the Coal CreeK Amateur Dramatic Society. A capital program has been arranged and a good time is assured. Tickets for concert and dance 50c; dance only, 50c, Come and support a worthy object. Coal Creek depot on Saturday last put one in mind of an old country excursion platform by the number of peoplo assembled en route for Fernie, the attraction being the football match, Fernie v. Coal Creek. • After the train departed the camp took on the appearance of the "deserted village." , The football team sent from Coal Creek to play Fernie came back with flying colors, having" put it over Fernie to the tune of 3—1. Keep it up, boys. The quarterly meeting of the Fernie Co-Operative Society received a fair representative of Creekites on Sunday last. Pity ls these meetings could not start earlier, as Creekites had to leave to,make the trains before all the business was finished. Jack Eckersley, ot Welsh Camp, arrived back in camp on Friday last from England, where he has been on business for the past two months. We are pleased to see you looking so well, Jack. 'Untangling Tony" at the Grand, Thursday, May 22. Late train to Coal Creek at 11 p.m. The usual 10 p.m. train from Fernie to Coal Creek was fully an hour late on Wednesday night owing to there being a piece of rail out in'the vicinity of the rock cut The first intimation the train crow got of the danger special, about 9.40 p.m., to carry an injured miner torFernie. The section- men got busy and repaired the track. Coal Creek line-up against Hosmer .is_as*_follQ\vs*: Tom—Banns,—goal;—A.- N. Other and W. McFegan, backs; Yates, Watson and Whyte,' halves;' Booth, Partridge, Manning, Armstrong and Harper, forwards; reserves, Hutchinson and A. McFegan. A special train was requisitioned on Wednesday evening to convey a minor by name of Martin' Noya, a Slavonian, to hospital. Tho unfortunate man was following his occupation as a miner in No, 1 South mine, when a piece of coal sprung from tho faco and knack- .him over tho car, resulting In bruised hip, etc. Dr. Workman rendered aid boforo removal to Fornlo. Wo aro pleased to report that ho is doing ns woll ns cnn be expected. Tho many friends of Frnnk Greco, who Is lying In hospital with an amputated log,, will bo sorry to lenrn that ho Ih In a vory procnrloun condition at present. Wo aro surprlsod to seo tho Daughters of tho Emplro coming through with n piece nfter tho "Old Vets" hnd settled on a dato for n concort. Ono would havo thought tho two would be In longuo, Probnbly tho Vots are the "other people's" choice. Don't forget tho Vets'concert. (It will bo noticed that the Votorans hnvo postponed their concort indefinitely. Coal .Crook entertains Hosmor in tho longuo championship on. Saturday at Coal Crook. Tho kick-off Is billed for fl o'clock. You do tho boosting— wo'il do tho kicking. Tho football commltteo bog to nn- nounco that owing to unforeseen circumstances tho proposed bnHket social, advertised for May 23rd, Is post poned for a short time. The committee, however, intend to run a dance on that night in the Club Hall. Light refreshments will be provided Admission, gents 50c, ladies free. ■ Come and have a good tim2. Albert Alexander and Robert Hut- ton, of the power house, are away to fields and pastures new. We wish you luck, boys. The advertising, agent of Al." G. Barnes' Circus has been, busy in camp this week. The kiddies aro all wearing an anticipatory smile in consequence. If the people who tore up the portion of the sidewalk in Coyote Street only knew what it was like before we got a sidewalk perhaps they would be a little more careful. "Ring off!" Herman Murray, grocery clerk at Trites Wood, has been transferred to the Fernie branch from Coal Creek. Wm. Shenfield is daily expecting his wife and family arriving iu camp from England. " The fixture cards of the Goal Creek Football Club are now on sale. Apply to the committeemen. Miss Little, of the hospital staff, was visiting her many friends up in this burg on Monday, Owing to there being no fire in the new portion of the school the children came home again on Wednesday morning. Evan Evans, government inspector, was seen in camp again' on Thursday. The dance committee gave a dance In the club hall on Wednesday night. Everybody enjoyed themselves. Mr. Joe Quinney, accompanied by two friends, were visiting up here on Monday. They obtained permission to see the interior of a mine and view the outside plant. They expressed* themselves as highly delighted. • Mrs. Moore and little boy, of Edmonton, are spending a few days up here, prior to their departure to Vancouver. They were tho guests of her father and mother, Mr and Mrs. Martin Dooley, Coal Creek Post Office. Mrs. Richard Butler arrived from the old country and has taken up her residence amongst us. Dick is now wearing tho smile that won't como off. Wo bid you welcome. Where was the shlveree band? A bunch of old-timers arrived back in camp this week from the coast They report everybody standing firm. Newspaper reports as to men going back to work untrue. Charlie Beaver, tho manager of Trites-Wood Store up here has returned back to his post. Hope you had a good time, Chariie.* We expected to call out the shlveree band. Nothing doing! A. I.BLAIS Grocer n ' Wo carry a full lino of Red Feather & Tartan Canned Goods Prices Right Satisfaction guaranteed or money, back Phone 103 :': Frank, Alta. "The Store the People Own" COLEMAN Everything for the House Beautiful A CAR OF BEDS, comprising Beds from $<1.0r> to tho handsome kind at $27.00, usually bought by thoso commencing housekeeping. ALL FELT MATTRESSES.—Tho Dixie is something altogothor different nnd sells for cash at $15.00 NnlniB LINOLEUMS just arrived from Scotland. Mnny beautiful designs In two am] four yards wldo goods; regular 7iic to 90c, per scpinro yard. Special at ...." 5Cc, and 63c. (iood (itiallty FLOORCLOTH, many patterns, novor beforo sold in this class; regulnr COc. por square yard, now , 39c. Beautiful JAPAN RUGS, ti feet by !) foot; regular |B; Special $3.85 Ditto, 8,Toot by 0 foot; regular |2, Special ..,,,,$1.25 Many uncommon designs. Tapestry MATS; rngulnr ?1.r,0 to I7.H0; Special $1.25 to $4.50 English Tapestry Squares, sizes: 7 feet by 9 feet 9 feet by 10 foot U feet by 12 feet 10 feet by 12 feet regular from $10,00 to $35.00; Special at $8.50 to $25.00 English Velvet Pile Cnrpet Squares 9 feel by 12 feet, and 10 foot by 12 feet, up to $3r,,00. Brussels Square >'i*fAxilla milliter Squar es, Wilton Squares $25.00 to $30.00 SIIKRWIN WILLIAMS PAINTS and Varnishes for family use, In cans from 20c. up KALSOMINE, all colors, por packet, -ifie. """.Paint Brushes, Swooping BruBhos, Brooms, otc, Havo you tried PANSIUNE-KITCH- ION MAOIC? Try It nnd seo tho dirt fly. WESTERN CANADIAN THE Co-operative COLEMAN TRADING CO., LTD. F. M. THOMPSON The Quality Store" s CO. 1 (( Groceries, Dry Goods, Boots SHOES AND CROCKERY /• \ SOLE AGENT FOR THE CELEBRATED "House of Hobberliif Clothing and also Regal Shoes / .Tu«*.t arrival, flnolltor shipment of Extra Choice Eating Apples $1.75 por box Good Sound Cooking Applet, $1.50 box Fresh v^itnhlr.H throe times a weok. RtrawbprriM on 8atnrrlny The Kjtflit *i<»u.ls, Tho nitflit Trviitmt'iit, Tlu- Kitfhf IViw, fiieli mui every timo. Wo liiivr always «IImv<<l 10 per cent. off dry K<mh. iin.l 5 per cent, off ■grotM'ri-'x iuv c-iish. WE T.KAD, OTHERS POU0W Phone 25 Victoria St. Blairmore, Alta. smasas«aixaMmsiisias)i*aisxa9*ita^^^^l^ in PAGE SIX HI< DISTrUC" ■■ .:jG5R, FERNIE, B. p. MAY 17, 1013 ..Love Letters Bring $32,750 A packet containing upwards of 500 love letters of Robert and Elizabeth Barrett Browning was bought at auction in London recently for $32,- 750 by a New York dealer. The bidding started at $3000 and rose rapidly by bids of $250 each. We Are Ready to Scratch off your bill any item of lumber not found just as we represented. Thero Ib 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 acquaintance are taking chances they wouldn't encounter if they bought their lumber here. KENNEDY & MANGAN — Dealers In — Lumber, Lath, Shingles, Sash and Doors. SPECIALTIES—Mouldings, Turnings, Brackets, and Detail Work OFFICE AND YARD—McPherson ave. Opposite G. N. Depot. P.O. Box 22, Phone 23. __2 : Home-Made Respectability By never letting their left hands know what their right hands are doing, some men fool themselves into believing that they are respectable.— Washington Post. The Cost of Living ROYAL HOTEL FERNIE Bar Unexcelled All White Help Everything Up-to-date Call in and see us once JOHN P0DBIELANCIK, Prop. When a mine official really thinks he knows it all and that there Is nothing more for him to learn about coal mining, it's time for him to resign and thus avoid being discharged later for incompetency. KRISTER PRAISES ZAM-BUK fells Dow It Cured His Wife's Bud Sore. When Everything Else Had Failed. Rev. Henry J. Munton, of, Black- falds, Alta., writes: "My wife had a very bad sore foot, which It seemed impossible to get anything to heal. The sore would heal to a certain point and then fester again, and so on. I procured a box of Zam-Buk, and after persevering with this herbal balm for some timo the sore* was completely healed. " Wo were so grateful for thia cure, and Zam-Buk acted so differently to any other of the numerous remedies we had tried that I thought you ought to know of this case. I have since recommended Zam-Buk to several of my parishioners, and it always givea satisfaction." Another instance ia which Zam-Buk proved of unequalled ralue is told by Mr. N. L. Gerry, of Brandon, Man. Ho says: " I had my loft foot run over hy a waggon loaded with wheat. Tha foot was very badly crushed, and my llttlo toe and the next too were laid open. I applied Zam-Buk, and only had to miss work for two days. Zam-Buk healed the wound so quickly that on the third day I was able to put on my bdot and walk to my work. In a very short time my toes were quite healed, and the foot is now as sound as ever, thanks to Zam-Buk," " *v Just as-gtod for chronic soies. ulcers, piles, blood poison, burns, scalds, eruptions, eczema, and all skin injuries and diseases. 60c. box at all druggists and Btores, or Zam-Buk Co., Toronto; " Try Zam-Buk Soap, too, 25c. er tablet, The civilized world is groaning under the biggest financial burden not by the cost of armaments, but by the cost of living. It needs no argument to convince us that this figure keeps rising. Since 1901 it has gono upwards steadily; it has only had one break, when after the financial panic of * 1907 it fell four per cent. As a matter of fact, it stands today as forty- four per cent higher than in 1901. The condition is not peculiar to any country. It is the same in Russia, in Austria and Prance as in England, the United States and Canada. ■ For instance, in ten years the price of food in Germany has increased thirty-nine per cent. Beef costs oG per cent more than it did a generation ,:ago; mutton 75 per cent. The United States Labor Bureau report of wholesale prices in the states shows that they were 44 per cent higher in 1911 than in 1897. Retail prices have advanced similarly. Flour, for instance, has advanced thirty-nine per cent; butter 55 per cent; ham, 61 per cent; bacon 96 per cent, and potatoes 111 per cent. England gives a similar report, although the figures vary. For instance, bread, butter and beef have risen 10 per cent during the last decade; sugar 22 per cent, and bacon 28 per cent. But \anada is worse than any. Wholesale prices here during the decade .show grain and fodder advanced 85 per cent; animals and meat, 80 per cent; dairyL produce 48 per, cent; woolen goods, 34 per cent; lumber 70 per cent; boots and shoes 45 per cent. Every housewife knows that these are facts, and she "is waging a constant war against them; The housewives of Calgary have commenced to import by the carload, and to distribute the contents among themselves. The local aspects of this question are important, and will have to be dealt with. For instance, to take one single line. ■ Perhaps someone who is able will tell us why Jolin Chinaman is able to sell the whole of the requirements of vegetables for a household of three people for a fixed sum of $2 per month, supplying every variety of vegetable and salad, while identically the same goods purchased In local stores cost $10. But the point of the present article is to call attention to the opinion of a very able political economist as to the cause of the present high cost of living. Professor Stephen Leacock, the eminent McGill literateur, declares that present conditions are due entirely to the cause if gold is worth less, one has to part with more of it to procure the commodities wliich it will pytehase. If,Professor Leacock's argument is sound, it means that the gold standard has broken down. What then is the remedy? And here it must be admitted that only the experts are compet- tent to express an opinion, for when we get on to the question of currency values and the percentage^ pure gold in a coin we are outside the domain in which ,the average man ls competent to, express an opinion. Professor Fisher of Yale suggests that free coinage be stopped, and that the mediaeval principle of paying some part of his bullion for having the rest stamped into coin should be restored. Another proposal is to abandon the gold standard and adopt a new abstract standard by taking an average of general prices and making from it an index number. This would work out in this manner, that if we took the average prices of say two hundred and •fifty articles in Canada in 1912 and used them as a base calling it one hundred, and found that in 1913 the average prices of the same articles had gone up five per cent, we should have a new" index number, 105, and anybody with a debt to pay under a contract, such as a mortgage, salaries, or what not, would be compelled to pay as many extra dollars as the index number called for. This tinkering with the standards, however, is one which Is not likely to bo approved seeing that in spite of ups and downs and through good and evil reports, the gold standard has carried us safely for many years. The Week has more confidence in careful Investigation of causes, and the removal of such as are within control, and particularly in an intelligent carrying out of the policy so successfully initiated in the United States of breaking up Trusts and unholy combines. The Week is convinced that while Professor Leacock is right in his general deductions about the high cost of living, there is a wide field for the Traiff Reformer a: >d the Trust Breaker, and that any honest investigation will,establish the fact that many of the prices which we pay for daily necessaries are arbitrarily fixed without rhyme or reason, just to suit the" whim of those who control supplies,—The Week. Why SYNOPSIS OP COAL MINING HHGUL-ATIONS COAL mining rights or tho Dominion, In Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Alberta, tho Yukon Territory, the North West Territories and ln a portion of the Province) of British Columbia, may bo leased for a term oC tweniy-one years at an annual rental of f 1 an aero. Not moro than 2,560 acres wil be lcasea to one applicant. Application for a leaso must be mado by tho applicant In poi'Bon to tho Affont or Hub-Agont of tho district in which th- rights appllod for aro situated. In surveyed territory tho land must ho cl«!Hfirlhod liy HcciloiiB, or legal sub-ulvl- Blons ot sections, and in uiiHiirvoyml territory tho tract npplled for shall bo staked out by thu applicant himself, Each apllciitlon must bn accompanied by a fee ot |G which will bo rofundud It the rights applied for aro not availablo, but not otherwlsa. A royalty Hliall bo paid on tho merchantable output of tho mino at the rato nt flvo cents por ton. Tlio portion opurnllng tho mine shall furnish tho Agunt with sworn roturns accounting for thn full quantity of mor- ohfinlahlo coal mined an dpay tlio royalty thereon. If tho coal mining rights aro not bolng operated, suoh roturns should bn furnished al leant onco u year. Tho lease will Include the coal mlHlng rlghlH only, but Um Irssvu may Ik- permitted to iHirchami whuteivor avulluhlo surface rights mny bn urjnuldoreil no. cusHiiry for tlm working of tho mine at tlio rnto of fUl.OO uu uuru, , For full Information application nli on id bo mado to tlm Hoorotury of thn Department of the Interior. Ottawa, or to any Agent or Hub-Agent of Dominion Lands. W, W. Cory, Deputy Minister of tho Interior N.TI—Unauthorised publication of this advertisement will not ba oald for. Rent? When you can own your own home? We have for sale Lots in town and Lots in subdivision in Coleman at all prices. We, can suit your income. Call and see us. Coleman Realty Co. AGENTS FOR Fire Insurance and Oliver Typewriters increased production of gold, which in 1855 had only reached $150,000,000 a year, but in 1900, in consequence of the later discoveries of gold in South Africa, Western Australia and the Yukon had reached $306,000,000, and at present has mounted up to $450,- 000,000. , Furthermore, he points out that while in 184S the total stock of gol'd in use for currency amounted to $2,800,000,000, it now amounts to $50,- 000,000,000. This greater amount of gold, although much of It has accumulated in a few hands, is largely distributed among many peoplo „who, finding themselves in tho possession of purchasing power, begin to buy things they never thought of buying before and to compete with each other for tho vory necessaries of life. But at tho present time only a very smnll percentage of the world exchanges nro mado with coin. Tho modern banking system has Introduced promissory notes nnd cheques, and tho offoct Is that the valuo of gold Is being affoct- od from hoth Bides at tho samo timo; thc supply is going Up; tho demand Is going down. Inevitably tho valuo falls. A fall In tho vnluo of gold Is tlio snino thing ns a rlso In prlco, bo- Problem of Explosions Mr. W. C. Blackett, president of the North of England Institute of Mining and Mechanical Engineers, at the meeting on the 12th inst., gave "An address to practical men," being some further notes on "The Combustion of Oxygen and Coal-dust in Mines"—a paper he read nineteen years ago, and in which he described from a practical point of view what he believed took place in a colliery explosion, more particularly how its patn was automatically pioneered by a wave of rushing wind set, up by the violent expansion of the originating inflammation; how this path therefore would usually bo that which was directly open and easy -for an ordinary air- curront, and which, of course, also contained suftlclont coal dust to bo raised Into a thick cloud. Tho writer especially used tho term "combustion,' as ho was thon convinced that nothing at all happened of tho nature of what is ordinarily meant by "explosive wave" or "detonation," He furthbr emphasized how tho vlolonco of tho combustion dopondud on tho compression of oxygon In tho wave which wns pioneering tho occurrence, Thoso and other vlows woro not freely accepted at that time, but the writer ventured to say that, however crudely put from a scientist's standpoint, they had been more or less completely justified by experiments in all parts of the world during the last few years. The question might even be asked whether there had been any very important practical advance on these views, except that now nearly everybody accepted them, whereas then only very few indeed did so. Practically speaking, had there been any new important discovery made during the last few years which was not then considered? From all the experiments which were in progress both in this and in other countries vthere would be forthcoming valuable and interesting facts that would greatly help a mental grasp of the subject, and doubtless establish exactitudes where they now only had rule of thumb; but the writer doubted whether, any thing of practical, importance would make its appearance to equal that of the simple application of incombustible dust. It. was strange indeed to find how great a difficulty many colliery officials had had, and still had, in grasping the ease of application of this preventive. They had no difficulty, whatever in coming to an understanding about water, but with dust it seemed quite another thing, whereas in principle the two might be looked upon in exactly the same light. If, mentally, incombustible dust ,was substituted for water, and regarded as a quencher, the whole difficulty disappeared; Pour a stream of, water upon a fire and the flame was put out. Pour a stream of dust upon it and the same result followed. Moisten coal dust with water, and it could not be inflamed. Do so with incombustible dust, and there was the same effect —with this important difference, however: coal dust wetted with water would dry again; but when "wetted"', with incombusstible dust it would be safe for ever. Supposing that a mine was made and maintained,In this state of Incombustibility (and there was no reason why it should not be), why could not many of the restrictions now placed upon mines be removed? Would it not be wise for Government to say: "Now every colliery which puts its ways into a state of incombustibility may be relieved of all restrictions which apply to 'dry and dusty mines.' " Why not? At present it was recognized that a mine which was naturally wet throughout need not observe all the restrictions of a dry mine, and If it was conceded, as it must be, that the application of incombustible dust was equivalent to the rendering of the mine wet, why not place this strong "InceKive^poir^l^lwsenio'n'cefned't'S" render the mines safe ^from their enemy coal dust?—Science and Art of JOHN, BARBER, D.D.S., LDS., DENTIST Office: Johnstone and Falconer Block (Above Bleasdell's Drug Store) . Phone 121 Hours:) 8.30 to 1; 2 to 5. Residence: 21, Victoria Av«nue. ALEXANDER MACNE1L Barrister, Solicitor, Notary, etc. , bffices: Eckstein Building, Fernie, B.C. F.-C. Lawe Alex. I. Fisher LAWE & FISHER ATTORNEYS Fernie, B. C. L" H. PUTNAM Barrister, Solicitor," Notary Public, etc. BLAIRMORE ALTA. CANADIAN VICTORIA DAY EXCURSIONS FARE and ONE-THIRD FOR ROUND TRIP SELLING DATES May 22 to 24, 1913 Return Limit May the 27th, 1913 R. G. McNeillie, Dist. Passer. Agt. CALGARY, Alta. A Flash of Lightning Is just as likely to strike the house of the uninsured man as that of his more prudent neighbor! No building is immune. Better Have Us Insure you and have a lightning clause attached to the policy. Then you needn't worry every time there is a thunderstorm. M. A. KASTNER Sole Agent for Fernie Mining. CO-OPERATIVE ASSOCIATION AMONG RAILWAY EMPLOYES POND.DU LAC, May 14.—A move-, ment has been launched here looking to the organization of a co-operatlvo association among employess . of the Minneapolis, St, Paul and Sault Ste. Marie Railway who have been in the service six months or longer, Undor the plan employes will bo privileged to set aside a certain sum from the monthly earnings which Is to be invested in Soo Lino securities, each holder of ono share at par valuo of $1.00 In tho proposed association to have one voto In Its management')" As tho railroads payroll amounts to $9,- 000,000 annually it Is estimated that a saving of B por cont of tho wages of employes will create an nnnual Investment fund of $350,000. "I GROW HAIR, I DO'9 DAID AT CCv DMTOnCD AT 3CV STILL HAVE IT AT W. * Young Man, Young Woman, Which Do Your Prefer? A NICE FULL, HEACTHY Head of hair on a clean and healthy scalp, free from IRRITATION', or a BALD HEAD and « DISEASED and Instable scalp covered with Bcaloa commonly called DANDUUPP? SCALES ON THE SCALP, or an Itchy Irritation Is POSITIVE PIIOOF ytti,9 Hti<- 9*.ii n/ioln lo In -, n^T,""\QJ?n Ponrtltlntt 1" tif'ttfi enrntymnlv nllod DANDRUFF, originates from ono of tho following PARASITICAL DIS- EASESof tho CAPILLIARY Glands, such to (Sobprrhoa, Sicca, Capitis. Tottor, Alopecia or Ke&oma) and cortaln to result In absolute DALDNESS unless cured boforo tho (JBUM has tho CAPILLARY Glands dostroyod. HALDNKSS and tho LOSS of hair ls absolutely unnecessary and vory un- becoming. ALL DISEASES OP THE HAIR Fade away llko DEW undor my sclontlflo trtntmont, nntl 1 ponltlvoly hnvo tho only system or trontmont so'Tar knosjn to SCIKNCB that la POSITIVELY and PERMANENTLY curing DI8*A8R8 of tho hair and promoting now growth. Tho hair can be fully restored to Its natural thickness and VITALITY on all lusads tlmt still •how fino hair or fuu to prove the roots are not dead. I HAVE A PERFECT SYSTEM Of treatment for out-of-thoClTY people who cannot come to me for persona! treatment (WRITE TODAY) for question blank and full PARTICULARS, Enclose stamp, and mention thia paper. My prices and tertni aro rcaionabla My euros nro POSITIVE and PERMANENT. "Commit th* B#tt, anil Profit by SS V«an Practical Eaptritne* PROF. GEO. A. GARLOW The World's moat Scientific Hair* and Scalp Specialist ROOM 1, WELDQN BLOCK, WINNIPEG, MAN. DICK MARSHALL who will meet At Ensign (of Lethbridge) May 24th, In thht Skatlna Rink, and box a 15-round bout for the mlddkwelQht cham- plenstilp of-Canada. Marshall hat mat and defeated Jud Foley, Leth- bridge; Al, Greenwood, New Verk| Young Morrison, Beaton; Curley Smith, Cranbrook, Enilon It vary well known among the sporting frattr- nlty on the other aide and has met tome real fighters In hie time, FOOTBALL Crows Nest Pass League Tho following aro tho rosults of last Saturday's Loaguo fixtures: Fernie vs. Coal Creek Won by" tho Crook by 3—1. ' J, Quliinoy referee, Fornlo—A. Adamson, goal; Corrl- pan tind J, Whltolaw, hades; .Tack Swooney, Gregory and Rollly, halves; Grant, Murray, Adamson, Jolnson and Pnttoraon, forwards. Coal Crock,—T, Dunns, goal; ^V. 'McFegan and McLotchhlo, backs; Bob Whlto, W. Parnoll and Jim Yatos, halves; .Too JTnrpor, P, Armstrong, J. Manning, Tod Partrldgo unci George llooth, forwards, Coleman vi. Bellevue Resulted In a win for Colomnn hy -1. Jas. Wilson, Fornlo, roforoo, Colomnn—D. Sudworth, goafl J. Mc- Cftuloy and S. Mooro, backs; W. Roughoad, S. Jackson nnd J, Hunter, hnl vos; IT, IlolmoB, J. Emmorson, A, Boston, J. Kcllock and W, Hanks, forwards. Dollovuo—H, Fisher, goal; T, Dug- dnlo and R. Dugdalo, hacks; IL Jop son, T, Sloun and Wal Mlllor, halves; Iko Hiitton, II, Varloy, F, Parkor, T, (Marsh and A. Varloy forwards, CKI . , Ml. I .( <•*.,. i.w.w t» trt ,11191,9, tl.oto\\HM\ In n win for Tllnlrworr> 2—1. F. Boslock roforoo. Mlchol—J, Mooro, goal; W. Samuels nnd W. Savago, hacks;, J, Gast, R. Tompsori, tnd S. Woaw, halves; A. fill T TlrMtrtttif't**"*, **, lltimpiori, TT. Brown and II. Davis forwards Olalrmore-McQavy, goal; Mc- Oo^rer and Lovo, hacks; Harmor, Bartlesi and Griffiths, halves; Turner, Joyce, Frneer, Frasor, and Dunlop, for- warda. Hillereit vi. Hosmer Resulted In tho homo team (IIU1- crest) wlnnlns by 8—1. R. Llvett referee, Netlee JveforeeB aro kindly requested to «OEd In Hit of player* *ben forward. itm wort ot rnatchfin. (•Igned) A. J. CAKTER, Secretary Livery, Feed and Sale Stables First class Horses for Sale. Buys Horces on Commlsion George Barton Phone 7S ] COLEMAN Billiard and Pool Parlor Two Billiard Tables Three Pool Tables Bowling Alley Hairdressing Cigars ^Grahamy-^op, f tf J PANTORIUM TAILORS Over McLean's Drug Store Our new Suitings aro here. Splendid wearers, handsomo tweeds and worsteds. Drop In and Inspect thorn. SUITS TO MEASURE FROM $15 UP Latest New York and Paris Styles . Genuine French System of Dry Cleaning ,. Ladies' Fancy Garments a Specialty. Feathers, Furs, Gloves, Ladles' or Men's Hats cleaned or dyed and blocked, any Btyle. PRESSING AND REPAIRING NEATLY DONE At reasonable prices. Out-of-town work attondod to promptly s ill WHY wero the FIRST PRIZE and the GOLD MEDAL at the Edmonton Exhibition awarded to SWIFT'S PREMIUM HAMS, BAGON, ETC? Because they are THE BE8T ON THE MARKET, that's why. Buy thorn all the time at THE 41 MARKET CO. 8AM GRAHAM, Manager PHONE 41 \'i C. E. LYONS Insurance, Real Estate and Loans Money to Loan on first class Business and RftRidftntial property WHEN YOU WANT \- v * tHe Best of Fino ftockwcjtr, Sox, Caps, Umlorwoar, Shirts, Suits, Trunks, Grips, Boots & Shoos, como to James H. Naylor, Bellevue Everything sold with a guarantee that if not satisfactory, you can return it and got your money back ^ THE DISTRIOT LEDGER, FERNIE, B. C. MAY 17, 1913 PAGE SEVEN XI Fernie-Fort Steele Brewing Co., Ltd, Beer and Porter Bottled 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 THOiTdUNCAN Passburg P. Carosella Wholesale Liquor Dealer Dry Goods, Groceries,,* Boots and Shoes Gents' Furnishings BAKER AVENUE BRANCH AT HOSMER, B.C. THE FERNIE LUMBER CO. A. McDougall, Mgi Manufacturers of and Dealers in all kinds of Rough and Dressed Lumber Send us your orders Fernie Hotel Southern H 0 TAE L BELLEVUE, Alberta Every convenience and attention • Best Commercial House in the Pass Excellent Cuisine Fernie Cigar Store and Hairdressing Parlor Billiards and Pool Lunch Counter ' Ben Wallace Mgr. . Meals tliat ttisto liko mother used to cook Best in the Pass Jo*. Grafton, Proprietor. Mail Orders receive prompt attention List of Locals District 18 MO. 'li- 481 .1 431 2103 049 Mamp 8CC. i rs p. fvnr-trmr-',' *. .. V* ,v*r*J.y ,*hW> D^iAA.ii.'uS.,,,, Denver Creek Uollovuo ninlrmoro.. J1 Hurmis i i i i i i l * •"«t ^v.t*WUi«Wt*^i m • « i i* 1387 2033 2877 1180 2178 2314 1203 24117 1058 674 im 2820 2334 14 23S2 KM IN Use Of Explosives In Mines It Is entirely proper that explosives used,in mining coal should be subjected to rigid tests. The only wonder is that the movement in this direction in the United States was so long delayed. The safety of our underground workers and the preservation of our mining property make it incumbent that the inquiry be extended indefinitely. The advent of a flameless explosive would be welcomed by the whole industry; however, this is asking a great deal of the manufacturers of permitted powders. It is quite, generally realized that'even the best of our permitted explosives fall short in this respect under the crucial test of actual use. ' There is no doubt but that the present, products have been improved until they more nearly approach the ideal than " was ever the cape when we used any and all powders with indifference as to their safety qualities. The experience of Great Britain In the matter of testing explosives for use in underground work is of Interest to the Industry In this country. During recent years the British have formulated one Coal Mines Order after another, until legislation on this subject in that country is quite complete. A survey .of the most recent British acts show among other things the following requirements: ,, The storage of explosives underground is prohibited, and the workman must bring his remaining stock out at the end of his shift, or deliver it personally to the workman succeeding him in -his room or entry. The mine owner must provide facilities on the surface for storing' the powder. For use below, the explosives must be in cartridges in a secure case or canister, in which it must be kept until required for charging shot holes. If the explosive contains nitroglycerine, proper warming pahs have to be provided. ■ Detonators are under the control of the mine manager,, or some specially appointed person. When issued to shot-lighters, the latter must keep the detonators in a locked case separate from any other explosive until about to be used.. Concerning the charging and firing of shots, the British rules are somewhat exacting. A shot-lighter must see that all persons in the vicinity take proper shelter before firing, and the hole may be fired only by means 'of an efficient magneto, electrical apparatus or a fuse complying with stated conditions. In case a shot misses fire, careful search for the detonators and charge must be made; if they are not found, the coal must be loaded under the supervision of the person firing the shot, or one of the mine officials. After being loaded; this coal is sent to the surface in in a mine, as they would shore up a building that()was liable to fall. .It does not once occur to them that this same mine post, aside from the slight support it affords to the roof slate, acts or should act as a silent but faithful monitor of impending danger,, to a careful and observant miner. V/hat is the real province of a mine post; where, when ■ and how should the post be set; what advantages are to be,gained by systematic timbering; do you advocate systematic timbering under all conditions in mines; what arguments can be urged for and against systematic timbering; should a miner be compelled to timber his own place and be held responsible for the proper performance of this work, or should special timbermen be employed for the purpose; should the bark of mine timber be removed before It is set into the mine; when should mine timber be cut and how should it be stored; what method, if any,- should be employed for its preservation? These are some of the practical questions that can be discussed with profit, with a view to Increased safety and economy In the operation of mines. On the other hand, there are many theoretical questions of equal Importance, such as the relative diameter and length of mine posts, to secure the greatest efficiency in service; the calculation of the load a mine post can properly be expected to support; the crushing strength of mine timber; the effect of seasoning, and other like questions. Owing to the growing scarcity of timber in mining regions, the use of steel timber in mines, and its preservation from the corroding action of mine water, are questions of growing importance.— Coal Age. Bandit fights Duel in Pullman Car Leaves Trail of Blood Behind Him After Exchange of Shots With Passengers COLEMAN Liquor Co. Wholosalo Dealers in Wines ... Liquors* Cigars specially marked cars. Only permitted explosives must be used in seams in which gas has been found within the previous three months, "in such quantity as to indicate danger." In mines not naturally wet throughout, the use of permitted explosives is required in "any.,road or nny dry and dusty part of the workings, or any shaft or drift communicating therewith which Is in process of being sunk, deepened or enlarged." The wages of the appointed shot- ltgbter must not depend on the amount of coal to be gotten, and no porson shall bo qualified for appointment as a shot-lighter, unless ho has obtained tho requisite certificates ns to his ability to mako -accurate tests for inflammable gns, nnd as to his eyesight, neforo firing, rho shot-lighter must examine the placo whero the shot ls to bo flrod and all contiguous places within a radius of 20 yards for tho presence of Inflammable gas; and, mIbo, he must oxamlno tho floor, roof and sides within a five-yard nullus, for coal dust, nnd render all dust harmless that mny bo within such radius, It mlfflit bo well for cofll opomlors in tills country to follow tho oxnmplo set by European nations In this mat- tor of providing stringent regulations concerning tho uso of explosives In conl mines, A fow states have talcon stops In this direction, but tho movement should bo moro general and the laws more uniform In charactor. TIMBERING AT THE WORKING FACE ■F. WJ-Jujat-ki), i-iJUiVitwa-J, Alia, D. Kemp, Mcavvr Crook, via Plnchor, Jnmog llurko, Box ?.<!, Bellevue Altn, \V, L, BvftliB, Ulnlrmore, Altn. ' J. Derbyshire, Bunnls, Altn, J, liiiidiuii, CttlulihCmm, v-uifaluSUi, Ail&. Cnnmoro............. N, D, Thr.chuk, Cnnmoro, Altn, Colomnn .,.,.„ w, Oro hum, Coloman, Alta. ., Corbin. j. Jones, Corbin, U, C. Chinook Mines,.,.,., w. n. Hughes, Chinook, via Diamond City, Alt. Diamond City J. R. Thornbll'l, Diamond City, Lethbridge. Pernio Thos, Uphill, Fornlo, It, O. Frank.,,, ,.,- Hv*&n.Morgan, Frank, Alta, Hosmer .." W. Tltilft orntonn, Itonmttr, Tl. O. HUIcrost.,, Jaa. Gordon, Hlllcrest, Alta. Lethbridge ........... L. Moore, 1731 8!*th Avemio. N. Lethbrldgo. Lebbrldfs Collieries., Frank Barrineham, Coalhurat,*Alta. . ' Mapto Le&f John T. Williams, Maple Leaf, Bellevue, Alia. Michel ......* -., M. Durrell, Michel, B. C. Monarch Mine Wm. Hy nd, Elcan P. 0„ Taber, Alta. Passburg............. A. Zuikar, -Paatburg, Alta. Royitl View., deo. Jo dan, Royal Colllorloa, Lethbridge Alta T$.b%t .,,,.,,,„ A Patter ion, Tab«r, IMl „ *, Wo nro ofton tomptod to tront nd> vorso criticisms prettily sovoroly, but, novortholoBs, having regard to tho this district, tho following should number ot accidents, from caves In provo of Interest, rogardloss of the un«lo from which tha writer vlows tho inlnoworUnrs' position: Thoro In nn old Haying: "Timo nnd tiilo wait for no man"; and noiio the loss truo In It Hint n falling roof never waits for a miner to load out his coal before setting o post or two, needed to make his plnco safe, Few minors—a small ' percentage only—learn the losBons their procnut- tlnntlons should tnneh thorn;' nnd a still iimallur number cnn ovor, bo expected to profit by tho misfortunes af their MIowh. This habitual .dis- rogiird of safety Ih, therefore, nn-olo* ment of human nature tlmt; must bo rocognlzod* as ovor prosont, snd ono tiitU K i, nl uu iiiiim.a.i til it i, in U|'*J*i ''.it nny cmmlrtornWf Iwlh. In thn proHont. dlRCiiBftlon, Inntnnd of wasting timo and valuable space In a fruiUoHH titteiniit to L-nlaruo upon tlio well liiiowii fallings of mon, lot us have lha practical sugKautloiiH of luiicnuii lut-m, hnuiiiK, lori'ii wsi>* nnd moans of Improving conditions ns tliey now exist nt tho faco, and ad- .voratlng tho "adoption of systems that shall tend to eliminate tho human factor, whlcli Is so largely rosponfllhlo fo* the dally recurrence of fatal mine 'accidents. There nro many Intelligent minors today who havo but au Imperfect knowledge of the simple rudiments and principles of post timbering. Thoy make no study of tho nature of the roof under which they work, or Its mode of action, Thoy regard faults and dislocations In the strata, only In tlm aenat* thnt those cut out the coal and mako the work of mining more laborious, not to aay necessarily more dangerous.' Many miner** «tt a post KANSAS CITY, Mo., Slay 14.—The abrupt ending of the trail of blood at the Blue River delayed the police in apprehending the wounded bandit who early today robbed passengers of a Kansas City Southern train,, shortly after it left the Grand Central -station at midnight. The bandit engaged in a pistol duel with Jesse M. Short, millionaire mine owner of Joplin, Mo., in .which Short was seriously wounded. The train was just pulling out of the station here when a tall man ran out of the darkness of the railroad yards and climbed up the steps of the observation-coach:—™He"had,*a""iiiinuk~er" chief over the lower part of his face and carried two pistols. Oscar Allen, a negro porter, who saw him board the train, rushed out and ordered him away. The robber covered him with his pistol and said: 'I am going to put over a trick here. You sit down there and be quiet. I will need you," , After the train had proceeded about three miles tho bandit ordered Allen to go ahead of him through the.train. In the sitting room of the observation car were W. J. Scnrfe, of Neck City, Mo., and F. A. Seaman, of Euroka Springs, Ark. Tho robber's voice trembled as ho demanded their valuables, but thoy offered no roslstnnce and gave him money and jewelry amounting to about $200, Preceded by tho frightened porter, tho robber thon ontorod tho chair car, whoro thoro wero about a dozen pas- songors, all mon. "Hold up your hands," was tlio command which tho robbor ,gnvo, Uo had recovered a sternly norvo by, this timo and his volco no longer indicated fear. Tho passengers readily compiled with his domnnd, ond lie passed along, collecting thoir money and jowolry, nil of which ho placod In a largo pocket of his coat, mado npaprontly for tho purpose Game Travelor Opens Fire Tho robbery of tho chnlr car was accomplished within flvo mlnutos nnd Iho surprised passongors oboyod tho final Injunction of iho bandit to sit down jiml remain quiet. The Pullman car wan onlorort noxt, Thoro ovory- one was In bod with tho curtain drrnvn. Aftor robbing two passengers, from whom ho secured small amounts of money, tho robbor wont to 111o berth occupied'by Sliort, "Glvo mo your money," tho robbor domnndod ln a whisper nn ho shook tho sloopor, Whon nwakonod sufficiently *ip ratllzo ' tlio Import of thu command, Short ■hnndod ovor $1,000 nnd a largo dlnmond stud. Ah tho robber turned to leave, Rhori wjl'/od nn automatic revolver nnd fired through tlm ■curtain. The robbor ro- turnod tho flro nnd both men emptied their weapons, each shooting blindly through iho curlnlii, which wns perforated by almost u lUr/.tni liiillnts. Ono bullet struck Sliort'tt foruhotid and un- othor lodged In IiIh knoo. Short foil back In Ills horth and tho i voMcr lied lowiurt iim rear ul tho j train. I'assungcrH In tho oilier .cam,, nrensc-tl by lb.* piiooHng, followed Wm ! nud naw him drop .from thu train, which wns ■'■JHt being .brought to .t i Humm-iiil. tie Jen, IiIooiibuuiih In tin* nlHloH on tho back platform and'tho pasHongorH an id lie appeared to be badly wounded. *, The coiidurtor.Y.whoii hn heard tlio shooting, solzod a pistol, and nccom- jifinfod by .i. porter nnd a brnknmnn, nrmod with oxprflss mofworiRor guns, started for tho Pullman rar, Tkfore thoy could get tlio alsloa clear of passengers ko thoy could ubo their woa- ons, the robbor had leaped from the train. ■■ „ The pollr***™ notified of the rob- hnrf nnd nnnmhttlnnfo «rtmmon<vl to take Short to a hospital, Physicians there said wlillo his wounda were «erl» Strike New Coal Seam at Nanaimo Western Fuel Company Successful at 1,046 Feet in Reserve Mine—Five Hundred Tons Dally by December At a depth of 1,046 feet a ten-feet seam of coal was struck the other day in the new Reserve mine which is being opened by the Western Fuel Company at the mouth of tho Nanaimo River, near that city.. The coal is of the finest quality and has all the characteristics of the coal mined years ago from the No. 5 mine, which product was ranked as one of the best on the Pacific coast. 'While the seam has been uncovered it, will yet require several months of hard work before we will be shipping coal from the Reserve mine," was Manager Stockett's statement last night. "If everything goes along smoothly we expect to be shipping 500 tons of coal daily by the end of the year. Everything has been ordered in connection with the surface plant of the Lew mine, most of the -machinery his arrived here, and some of the phii.t. including the two large ho'stlng engines, has already been installed." Tbe two shafts of the Raervn m!ri^ are sunk in thecentre of a virgin field of 2,500 acres, calculated to contain coal sufficient to allow of a production of 1,500 tons a day for a period of forty years. Manager Stockett expects to have the pit-head and other top works completed by July. These will be equipped with the most modern coal-handling devices, both permanent hoisting engines being already in position. By the end of the year the new mine will be in a condition to' ship 500 tons a day, and before the end of 1914 will attain a daily output of 1,500-tons. The main shaft, which has a capacity of 1,500 tons for nine hours, will be used exclusively for the hoisting of coal, thc air shaft being utilized for the hoisting and lowering of the men, timber, rock, waste material, etc. When the new mine is fully developed and capable of producing its maximum output thc air shaft can be made use of, and in handling the men, etc., will be able to hoist 600 tons of coal a day if necessary, bringing the capacity of the" Reserve Mine up to 2,00 tons a day. The opening of the Reserve mine and improvements to the mines already in operation will represent an expenditure of $1,000,000. ° / For our Foreign Brothers LO SCIOPERO Dl CUMBERLAND. Continua, con fertinacia e risolu tezza, lo sciopero dei minatori, i quaii sono nsoluti a non tornare a lavoro se non v-srra' loro reso giustiza e se non verranno migliorate le loro condi- zioni. Lo compagnie intanto, per mezzo dei loro cagnotti, seguitano a com- mettere ogni genere d'indignita' e di soprusi. Per mezzo della stampa prezzoltata, dl falsi annunci, di prom- esse senza termine ■ e coll'assicura- sdone che lo sciopero e' terminato, esse inducono parecchi lavoratori a venire in questo distretto. La maglg- oranzaoranza degli operai quando glu- ngono in Cumberland, e vengono in- formati della realta' della sltuazione, tentano di scappare per recarsl in altri luoghl. Ma i pollzlottl, al ser- vlzlo delle compagnie, usano tutti 1 mezzi per ostacolare il loro allon- tanamento. Vogliono per forza chen dlventlno crunflri! Una mattina mi trovai presente a un fatto strano, In credible. Alcunl operai, Ingannatl nella loro buona fede, volevano pren- dere il treno -per recarsl altrove, onde non perndere ilposto del cbmpagni dl lavoro., I poliziotti non volevano per- meteer loro di montar-o sul convoglio. Inter'vennl e chiesi ad uno di essi la raglone di tale prepotenza. Dopo avere alzato il randello ed avermi mostrato tanto di rivoltella, mi disse: "Taci: non agiungere parola, se non vuoi andare in gattabuia!" Se non volete perdere i vostri diritti di liberta', compagni lavoratori, guar- datevi bene dal venire nel Canada, perche' la Giustizia vi e' sconosciuta ed il Capitalismo vi trion'fa. Col primo del corrente Maggio e' stato proclamato lo sciopero generale nel distretto minerario di Vancouver Island, e d'ora in poi coloro che si recheranno a lavorare dentro o' fuori delle miniere di Cumberland, Nanaimo, South Wellington, Ladysmith ed Extension saranno considerati come crumiri. Lettori, amiei e compagni di lavoro; non traditeci nella nostra causa—non aiutato i capitalist!; non abbassatevl sino all'estremo livello (fi diventar crumiri! La lotta e' seria ed aspra e forse durera' per molto tempo ancora. Ma la speranza dl una declsiva vittorla non manca a quest! gagliardi minatori.—Joseph Angelo, Organizzatore U. vM. W. of A. HUNGRY JOB HUNTERS IN U.S. KEEP POLICE BUSY Washington, May 14.—Hungry jab hunters, among them many who have despaired ot gaining the official pie- counter through official influence, gathered in such numbers last night in the vicinity of the civil service commission headquarters that the police reserves were called out. The gathering was inspired by the fact that on May 1 the examination blanks for appointments to minor positions are given out. / Long beforo midnight the crowd began to assemble in front of the building and gained such proportions that the lonely watchman on guard called upon the police for assistance. When the police arrived the mob was formed in line. The commission's door open- "You All Know Its Good" THE PRIDE OF ALL CANADA Coming on its own special R. R. trains of 25 double length cars Every tiling: New for 1913 WILL EXHIBIT AT AMBULANCE IN DEMAND Some years ago a witty Irish miner working- a breast in the Mammoth Seam in the pitching measures of the Heckshorville Valley, Schuylkill County, Pa., having favorable conditions 'for a,heavy shot, fired it. After he and Jils laborer had waited a short time in tho safety of a cross-heading for tho smoke to clear away, ho said, "Moike, g' .up now an' thrim off tho sides an' top, an' I'll g' out fur th' ambulance." Thoso peoplo who hnbitunlly live beyond their means are a great comfort lo tho neighbors whon they have to call a halt,—Puck. FernirTuesdarMar?fl ONE DAY tm U Two Performances At 2 and 8 p.m. Al. G. Barnes BIG 3 RING WILD ANIMAL in soinc straight to the weak spot In treating disease ? If so, you will never use anything but Peps for coughs, colds, bronchitis, and throat and lung troubles. Listen why I Peps are tiny tablets, which contain rich medicinal ingredients, so prepared that they turn into vapour in the mouth, and are breathed down to thc throat, the breathing tubes and lungs direct. ■.■■*■ Cough mUturM ro—not to tlio lungs and client at all, but to the vtmnHul), There it ah*o1uloly no direct oonneotlon butwoon itotnaoli und Iuiiri, When you liava a Imi cold, yosr dlgoition in wonkemid, Ymi lone »)ip>> tito, and If a mini, your tiiinil smoke dons not "lonto good," In otlur words, your dlgentlvo system ii lacking tone. All eough mixtures make this condition worse. • Don't niln your stomach to ho»l your lungs, T&ko a romedy tliat gam right to the snot—Pops, BurpriHlng how thoy end conglis, catnrrh, hrotionltls, sore-thrniit, "clergy mnn'* throat.," nstlimni and all lung troubles, Contain no poison, and sre best (or children. • ,. Dr. Gordon Stables «»ys i—"If you WiAll Ui u*n*4 »«i •"•■* t. v»>,"i »J )*"* dffdr* to lon«nn UftkllnR pliW-m, »nd clear the throitaml thu breMtiuig tubes, use Peps. Ths pino lit dim end hsUtmic fumes, so henofinUl In thrott and lung trouble, which aro lilientod when a l'up is pot Into the month, also ssrv© another good purpose. Thoy are strongly gonul- 6ltl»*l,S,Uli tfulftmOi tki-KteM in* i*'."9 ItoWiirt, on the pslate, In the tliroAt, and in the bresthing tubes, are at once destroyed b* their action. . ,. ' Have you trlsd this famooe ■remedy? 11 not, ent oui thia article, write across it the name and data of this paper, and mall tt (with la. stump tn fayratitro postage) to Pspi (k.,Tormt*. i . "... -v^t will thea cus 350-ANIMAL ACTORS-350 More Lions, Tigers, Elephants, Camels, Zebras, Pumas, Ponies, Dogs, Apefv and High School Horses than any 3 circuses have owi, they did not consider them fatal, 60 ^ ^ *^ 4*4, » **w t /*, Y"* yyr* i nonf* .0% <&*. IN 0* S4VAUb feMMa HEART-STILLING ACTS m 3-Military Bands-3 NEW FREE STREET PARADE 10.30 A.M. Rain or Shine FERNIE, TUESDAY, MAY 20th ^^ZlffiJMSWffiT^^'SaffiaSfciiS :friWiTff?f^Xe^^i^'P«ft ' -1 PAGE EIGHT THE DISTRICT LEDGER, FERNIE, B. 0. MAY 17,1913 f ecials ■n Men's Suits, Boots and Shoes Ladies and Misses Suits Our line of Suits is still complete. New creations adorn our Suit Department. All the newest novelties are shown and in the better color combinations. The i'it, the style and workmanship aro equal to any tailor-made, and the prices are "tempting enough to convince you "that this store is the place to buy. Exceptional Values in Suits at $15.00. $20.00 and $25.00 Ladies' Hose Ladies' 50c. Black Lisle Hose. Saturday 35c per pair. Ladies' Pure Lisle thread Hose in black only; sizes 8 1-2 to 10. Made with high spliced heel and toe; full fashioned and fast color. Saturday special, 35c.; 3 pair for $1.00. Ladies' 75c. Silk Lisle Hose. Saturday special 50c. per pair. Ladies' Silk Lisle Hose in black only, made Avith double sole, heel and toe to insure service; full fashion and absolutely fast «olor. Saturday special, 50c. per pair. Fine Swiss Embroidery 75e. Embroidery "Fiounrings, 40c, per yard. Fine Swiss Embroideries, 27 inches wide, bi all new patterns, worth 75c. per yard. Saturday special, per yard 40c. New Serges SATURDAY SPECIALS FOR MEN MEN'S SUITS at very low price for Saturday selling. These suits are made by the 20th Century Clothing Company, and are worth from $25.00 to $35.00. They are all 1913 models, and this season's clothes. Every suit is guaranteed to retain its shape and give good wear. These Suits will be sold SATURDAY and MONDAY at $15.00 SEE OUR WINDOW $15.00 Pay Day Grocery Specials New Serges in biack and color. .We call particular attention to our Serge values, which we feel reasonably sure will interest you. One special value wo offer for Saturday is a 45 inch all-wool black and colored Serge at 60c. per yard. This Serge hns all the good features a Serge possibly can have. It is n good width, firm -and fairly heavy. Tlie colors are clear and fast, and the material all wool. Saturday Special per yard 60c. Neck Ruffs In answer to tlie present vogue for neck ruffs wo are showing tho new Chiffon RufE in black and colors. These aro priced at $1.25 eaoh. Charming Silk and Wool Dresses Charming Silk aud wool Dresses that have not been shown before. They are styles designed especially for tho lato spring and summer mouths. Among these garments arc shown not only many attractive new styles but many materials that' havo not been in uviileiic« in Uio garmontH shown previously. Thoso are nil attractively priced from $6.50 to $25.00. v $12.50 MENS SPECIALS $12.50 Lima Beans .4 lb. .25 Gilt Edge Shoe Polish per bottle .20 Fresh Churned Creamery Butter 2 lbs. .75 Canada First 20 oz. Cream .2 tins .25 Lowney's Cocoa 1-2 lb. tins .20 Lowney's Cream-Chocolates .. per lb. .30 Allenbury's Infant Food 2 small .45 Allenbury 's Infant Food .."..". 2, large . 85 Nestles Infant Food .' .. .per tin .45 Pineapple, 1 lb. tins , 2 for .26 Seeded Raisins, 12 oz. package .......2 for .15 Sultana, 12 oz. package 4 for .25 Evaporated Prunes 3 lb. .25 Evaporated Peaches 2 lb. .25 Robin Hood Flour "....' 98 lb. sack 3.25 Sherriff's Grape Juice quarts .50 Upton's Jam, 5 lb." pails 50 These Suits are made from imported Tweeds, and will give good satisfaction. All sizes from 36 to 42 chest measure. Special SATURDAY and MONDAY See Our SaturdayGrocery Specials $12.50 SEE OUR WINDOW $12.50 A largo selection of Tweed Suits in dark shades, well made SEE OUR WINDOW and good flting, will be put on sale to clear SATURDAY <h i a (\r\ and MONDAY at H> A U-UU We have a very domplete line of Outing and Holiday Furnishings in Stock Pure Lard 3 lb. pail .55 Armour's Shield Hams .per pound .24 ir Armour's Banquet Bacon por pound 24 Roses Lime Juice " • .pints .35 Queen Quality Sour Pickles 20 oz. .25 • *~ Simcoe Pork and Beans, 3 lb. tins ... .2 for .25 Pure Cane Sugar 20 lb. sack 1.20 Heinz Kidney Beans, 2 lb. tins ....?.. .2 for .35 "White Swan Laundry Soap 12 bars 45 Pendry's Castile Soap por pound ,12y2 Toilet Soap, regular 35c. and 40c. bar 25 Special Bulk Too ....' 3 lbs. 1.00 Tomatoes 7 «uw 1.00 Tuxedo Soap Powder for wool .. A. .3 pkgs. .25 "White Swan Yeast 6 for .25 Alarm Clocks each .90 Dont miss These Low Prices SEE OUR WINDOW FOR SATURDAY SPECIALS BOOTS AND SHOES Extra Special SEE OUR WINDOW FOR SATURDAY SPECIALS Big saving on high-grade goods for Everyone. Unusual offering of Men's and Ladies'Shoes. SI5R THE WIHDOW AHD TABtE DISPLAY MENS OXFORDS in Patent and Tan Leather (All Broken Lines) RcRular Price -' ■ - $5.00 to $6.00 lt Special Eargaln Price - $3,0© per p«.i*» Men's Patent Leather Shoes AH Broken Lines Regular Price - ■ - $6.00 and $6*50 Special Basgaln Price - $3.50 per pair Ladies1 Patent Sliders and Bronze Kid Shoes Regular Price . . . Special Bar train Price $4.00, $4.50 & Stf.00 $2.00 per pair Ladies Patent Leather Slippers Regular Price, - - Special Bargain Price $3.50 and $3.75 $1.50 per pair The shoes offered in the Special Sale are of fine quality throughout, and should be quickly disposed of. We request that early selections be made before stock fl \f* ft mm m n ft *Q EVERYBODY SAVES ON SHOES Money Sav ing Prices v TRITES-WOOD COMPANY, Ltd. BRANCHES AT FERNIE, MICHEL, NATAL AND COAL CREEK
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