@prefix ns0: . @prefix edm: . @prefix dcterms: . @prefix dc: . @prefix skos: . @prefix geo: . ns0:identifierAIP "5dc750e6-4570-4a6e-8f61-2c8d865f226e"@en ; edm:dataProvider "CONTENTdm"@en ; dcterms:issued "2016-07-26"@en, "1914-12-05"@en ; dcterms:description "The Nakusp Ledge was published in Nakusp, in the Central Kootenay region of southeastern British Columbia, from October 1893 to December 1894. The paper was subsequently published as the Ledge both in New Denver, from December 1894 to December 1904, and in Fernie, from January to August 1905. The Ledge was published by Robert Thornton Lowery, a prolific newspaper publisher, editor, and printer who was also widely acclaimed for his skill as a writer. After moving to Fernie, the paper continued to be published under variant titles, including the Fernie Ledger and the District Ledger, from August 1905 to August 1919."@en, ""@en ; edm:aggregatedCHO "https://open.library.ubc.ca/collections/disledfer/items/1.0309020/source.json"@en ; dc:format "application/pdf"@en ; skos:note """ &*S#$SK ■wis-iniiTiw^ ViW»,x 01914 ''fl Industrial Unity Is Strength The Official Organ of District No. 18, U. M. W. of A. ' ih 'A.X--A ^^a%ffp ' - - -' AX ■A.iA'.M^m ,, ■ . ■ A y .c i..')'S'f'^'ma poiwoai vmi*™il men engaged in a peaceful Industry is quite as dis- creditaWe. "And when ive consider that this record Is beiug .repeated year after year, aS far back as the record* of the bureau covering certain branches of the industry go, the mines and quarries of the United States have swallowed up 10,187 humuji lives, aud have incapacitated temporarily jrobobli sara— Salisbury Plains, Eng, Dear 8ir,—We are still here, and from what I can hoar there is not much chance of our going to the front until next spring, unless additional reinforcements aro badly needed,-before then, There is ono thing sure, we uro Being trained In good »kape for occupy, lug trenches, and we are all becoming thoroughly acquainted with -what **i-n» nm vutl-oil Unit* -I pslr wristlets. Kefoury I pair Ibis question of tke difference of the]dag very iooeeiy. treetBMWt accorded lo tbe Oermmtsl —_— held m prisoners and the way the I Tbe Ladies Aid of Olivet Baptist Canadian contingent is being ternd. j Chmreb will bold a sate of plain and TI* vimmw mm* **.*t *»»>.** tklMtt t*«^* m.*mNI, iMMWi MMlWii.iHMl IMS| Trade Better at Result, Says J. C. Wat. ters—Problem None Too Cheerful OTTAWA, Dec, '9—Mr. J. C. Waters president of the Dominion Trades and habor Congress, when asked his opinion of the outlook for the winter in regard to unemployment, replied thnt It was better than he bad expected some time ago, although ho still did nol < oiuidiir it any too cheerful. The h.rge number of army contracts that were being let in Canada for this conn- try and for the British government os well as for the allies, meant an abundance of work in many different Indus, trlfs. nnd trade In general benefited from the prosperity of specific lines, Tbe recruiting was taking a lame num. N-r or ihe unemployed, lint it wns to lt> rrjncmhered that ft great many mm were rejected, and this left a prob'em •till to be d*a!t with. In mas? t*nr.o cf tt,e country, also, men were having ihelr pay cut down or working only part of tbe time, as nt th* Crow's Srnt mul mines, where nome of *.tio men who were merely living i-nrnfi i';- ably on regular work and wag«m nt.w .... ... ,; ,1 i * - *.**..* ..j, *,44.f .in-t. mm J tt 9* *».--'*' MlVliltlpd'll UjUil 4,4 ini, yiXiiititttimi »»"- mitrs hsd assured lhe federal govern. ment tbat tbey ootid took afiior thi>ir own unemployed, Mr, Wntters thought Double Fatality at Coal Creok Just as we go to press we learn thnt two lives have bee nlost in an accident at No. 1 Bust, Coal Creek. The names of the doceased men are Pete Catennro (aged about 30) and Tommy Meyers (aged about 17 year?), The^tccldent happened shortly ftnr 11.30. In'Xo. I Bast Mine (East Dips), The man nijd boy who were employed' ns rope rider and bell boy respectively, were riding on the head end of an empty trip of cars, and when near tne top. without the slightest warning, a trom- itudous quantity ot roof coal fell on tho two first cars, burying both of thorn. Rescue work was started Immediately started, but when the bodies were recovered It was found that life was extinct, Young Meyers, is the son of Thos. Mnyprt! of tho Ann<\\s, while l\\te Cxi- enero was it ttlngla man, with mother, father find brother In old country. He was wellknown In musical circles, and played a snare drum In the Italian bsnd. The bodies wneh recovered *were not mutilated nnd death must have been Instantaneous. W. J. J. MORRISON AFTER THE BIG JOB AGAIN of powder. Arrangements were made to meet the general manager at -Blairmore on Thursday. , Secretary A. J. Carter interviewed tho management of Hillcrest Collieries on Wednesday with reference to the compensation claims in connection with the explosion. A further meet- I5B;nniTTvorkmenT ' "I believe I am coneervadive when I say that half of the 3G51 men killed in J 913 might'have been saved, and three-fourths of the 100,000 injured In the same year might have escaped ill- jury had all the various agencies in* \\olved, the operators, the miners un*i thc Blate.^njid national'governments, ini?" was arranged to taLeVare n^fu,VlU1 thelr {M ^lj; week. Vict'JPresidenjt Graham has been Although tlie date for the municipal election Is over six weeks away, W. J. .1. .Morrison has announced his intention of entering the field as a candidate for mayor. iMr. 'Morrison was an eleventh hour candidate last year for civic honors, but defeated by Mr. dates by a narrow majority. As '*BM" is n particularly good hustler, ll will lake it big man to defeat -him, William ls nlso somo speaker, end if he should cut loose upon thc Iniquities of the post administration they will want] International Board to tho coalfields some strong backing ■*' of'West Virginia, has. heen most enUiU- The Council in power, however, have j-slastically received whenever he has engaged with local matters tliis week mj Brazeau, and is expected back in the Pass on Monday. International 'Board Member Rees attended the adjourned International Board meeting ut Indianapolis on -Monday last, and will probably bo back In the District noxt week. President Phillips and fteereUiry A, J. Carter are visiting Coalhurst and Chinook this week-end. Word has just beon rec-elvod that Dave Rees, who has been sent by tbe "For the Ivircau of mines as rspre- stinting the federal government, I can not been idle during their term of office, end* have succeeded In accomplishing several uneful pieces of municipal 'work, especially in the Annex. j addressed these indomitable fighters | for better working coudltlonn. say that, owing to a lack of adequate funds this bureau has fallen abort of doing Its full part in this great safety movoment; and I, therefore, hesitate -to criticize thc seeming shortcomings of any other agency." FERNIE SOCIALISTS WILL CELEBRATE CHRISTMAS J, IS. Cole, formerly erllef agent for the Oreat Northern Railway residing nt Khiim'-pII. errlvfd in the city ot Tuesday and took charge of the local office of that company as permanent agent, tn order to fill the vnrnncy rained hy the resignation of T. A, Mann. FERNIE JTEMS The rogular monthly tea of the Ladles' Quilt! of Christ Church will be held at the home of Mrs. V. Johnson, Wednesday, December fttli, at S,..',li |l,lll, Miss A, Wnlltt"«. of the staff of the Fornio Hospital, left on Wednesday night to vlnlt her home In California. A dance under the auspices ot tho Fernie Hockey Club Is to be held on December 9th. A percentage of the proceeds is to be donated to the Iwul- les' Benevolent Society of tbie city. Tbe regular monthly tea of thn j ladles' Aid of the Methodist Church, WIL80N ACTS ON COLORADO STRIKE WASHI.VOTO.V, Doc. t "President WlJHOti is expected to announce aliuri* ly the appointment of it eonimlUiH.' ton- Misting of Beth Low, former mayor of New York, nnil president of the n.ttIon- al civic federation, and Patrick 'ilid'iy, a l'cnnvv!v,u\\l,i rutin- .ui'.o.i offii I.ii, in an attempt to settle the Colon ibi ciml strike trouble. The president begun today the !>ui- I-nrntlon of a statement revelwlng the Colorado affair*, telling of hii! effort to secure* the acceptance of a tentutive haul* of agreement by the miner* uiul operators and of the sending of i federal detachment of troops to the tarike district, Mr. WlUon lm* before him » r»>|i*«»nt [by the onmnidoa of tbe t*m* in The Socialist parly announce thnt ib:-j are providing a dance at tbelr headquarters for the Christmas festivities which will eclipse auythln* of its kind held in Ferule, The existing industrial depression compels th»»m to appeal to their numerous patrons for their generous assistance At this timo. Kvery credit Is duo to the indefatigable efforts of the Secretary and Or- Kariter of*the party for the able manner displayed In keojilng the bright .in(I entertaining little hall open to tho lovers of the "llglu fantastic." Tho Ijixt iuul mont popular music hat always boon provided, Including tbe ToinmleM'" moet pojitifar «oiig, "Tip- perary." 1: 'I.... ;■■< ...i, ..,,1,1. -ui iii,' orgiimxer Kt Mwuro ihi- b.Ht lecturers available In ir!vi' ;i f<-rU-f- of lcfturei, oil feOt-'Ul stibjort* during the winter months, hut tin war In Kurope with Its attendant evl, .':.if cautpcikd him to fiti>»i,» It,* amhlt'on. Nevntheltm the C.Mgnty comrade* nrt) paying the expenses of a speaker to tour the Craw's Nodt 'Pass,'as they wish to express tbelr ;ippn( bt loi* ut lhe Si-ivli** rendered a con- will be held et the bom* Tvw? "liini i'\""" (l™«rmt A"»«°""' r"w»v"1 ,ft''w'" T.T ^luT^ % T* nell. on Tuetday, Dee. Sth, from 3 to j «■•* !»»kl«\\ «•»« "»' wfa' » ^i" h" f" !'" ^ Ml'***n- \\\\ * fi p j withdrawn from some of the dUtrlct* I needle** u, Introduce Comredo HwMi-h tam j eow-wrned in tlie wriNe. I**s4wr leader*! tor his ability an a lecturer «»f ih» do- A quiet wedding Wfls no!nimi*«-.| on .have prol<-«to.| against the withrtriwnl <"'•>»! j.hltoHopliy «orumaiidn iljp ie*. Thursday at Ihe home of Mr. and Mrs,|0» ,fW),,s w ,)K, Krott,)(j i*u< fitting i*'d ewr, ot hi* opponent*. When he •Harry Martin,-Kernie Anne*, when«„,*,, rlof[llg .,„, ,f,lW,. ,0 ro„,^ .il-It.-^.d u nivotlus at Calgary oa "! ihelr daughter Mentrlee Mmnl WM« | BM^idr, vv'lUoii of tlio umor i< Sunday. Nov. Timl on the suhjtvt: . - ... .united in tho iiomfs of matrimony to ; laH,M, w]i„ hM h,ul ,i.M.yt. ,u H ynw j»,iVialiv M«»v»m«i«t 4iid tH,.. 14 m' ' .. AS i Alexander l». McDonald, the |M>pul»r j fortt to bring about an agreement he. J Wsr" hundrwln *»f **„t**iit. t-tttt.-* •« U.lHU'g" lhat It would Imve been butler lo have carried out tlw a conference of representatives of the im.oMi and provincial gover*»*m*nu,iT,^r1(kt,.off,rS,tl(, T^.f.,V. ;,*,,", •>,,.jwii»ili»uou ami ******** ^tootipte hnvo t.ikfn up tbelr re*ldenre in the Heck Block. Shortly after tft ip.m. n large number of friends, ac I eompanled by a portion of the Perot* * Vrf,.l4tl*'9 T'*."l* ,...t1 ... .' ' lit ' If-tX 4 ««f* ****** mo******** 9 mr •«••*«• «.. I'M. Plant could have been Cm? r(M>|keratine fn relleTtny ployment tH-tuMi Hie iiiiiur»rtiol oiieraiorn, uise-4,k«hii ailinlislon. ..... .,,*- *.uu.iuM, ^unrty *it»i iif*,-j trmiiui aim *.in»patliiner«, **rt> yo«» tn;idn| itnfm- mm* »v.i/ tho nn about tee Mnraens caroer of dottmetion being ended ran* to bneA. Prom tbo evtentlre pt-tparatloM no- ilceabl* evenrwber* tbere Is bo Voabt tbat tbo powers tbat bo are treotfmr this Mttor of setting oddltloMl f1fll*iik«BjllJ«f. Jg» ^*4'T2f«rt± troop, in wnoer Hbem verv .eHo«e1y J SgJJ, % f *fc 'JZ**J£ Ii tba eburcb on ialurday noxt, Dee, Mh, at 3 pm, Teg will be tarred during tbo afternoon. Don't forget Ibe dale. Con Reece.Tuldemist.Weet Fernie. If fmmtb foor tttmimimmti iii ui WiiMtn, mui in iiudwrmwl to ii.iv ag^-^d to tht> namir.g ot a 'o:..xi» ■Ion. flecrelery Oarrison of lhe war lifjiitrtinnit will confi-r wiih iin' i»r.-«I- : „»-*j,v »uut,l> ll'K<er«e 4, Offenbach t. Waldteufel P. Bucaletti P. Laursndesu (tompooer ef Cansdlan mwaie) I Av rnotmnt) couple at th«lr new heme, but were uy 0f withdrawing the irixvp*. obliged to wait for o*er an hour be- —» ►..—.... fore gaining admitl«inee, during which H. J, Malotiey, the defstuttliiK 'irrat period innumerable bass drum and Varlhern Rftllway Agent. *h<> dl*«ji snare drum solo* and dint*, and im-! p1y for tho ne r.' ly weddod «-<.iii>!«- tltere !* an Intiijo' window In one of the room* of their j suite, itir*i,ui;h *Siiih .'»«*."<•<-** *** g4in-j ed by one of fhe nw* diring, and upon j being n oft»i*!ilf-rf)til(> mint ri-*'ti**ri**t t.i tin illy on Mnn its j bint .u-eoi«j*jjifd by A. O' Ileoklethorn, « «. N. nneolsl agent. Tlie jmrporl of this visit on M.t.ii.in',.* {nrt *** U* fornUh *n tx* pluns'lon of h'« d*»flrlf,. H'H !mmev*,I*le- h* iirmn arrfva! he waa j>lnee^ undor ♦ft--' rM'r--fi ■■um: ..uu;tj. ttv «.«i. m. I ' "^ ,. & 5^ .'.-ill *. -«1 the mvomiry eonfrtbntlon, after,arrest and lolged In goal m>*\\im tbe|«ui>4 he i« cbaimd with uttering m. which langunifo I -I *■■?-.---., - - *''-. .. .' '/ PAGR TWO THE DISTRICT LEDGER, FERNIE, B.C., DECEMBER 5,1914 Socialism Slid War lv •■■& vi The Causes of Wars , . About three 'hundred and fifty Socialist deputies sit in the national parliaments of the countries engaged in the .European war, T9iey represent a constituency of upward of seven •million -adult male voters, the majority of whom are capable of bearing arms. •Politically and physically the Socialists of Europe are thus ..weighty fac- ' tors in the belligerent nations, and their attitude toward the war is of uncommon interest to the world. The hope that the Socialists -would prevent the threatened European conflagration, cherished by millions in July, was rudely shattered in August. Today the votaries of internationalism and peace stand arrayed against each other in armed combat, as effectively as tlie Jingo-patriots of their countries. The appalling situation eould not fail to cause a most poignant dis- appointment among all Socialists and ■Socialist sympathizers in the United States and in other countries outside of tlie war-zone. Have the .beautiful professions of international, solidarity of the workers • and the brotherhood of m-in been vain and meaningless phrases: has the elaborate edifice of the organized Socialist movement, so carefully reared during: half a century utterly, collapsed ■at the first contact with a great social reality; must we discard the watchword? and slogans which h.ivc in- spireri the heroh: struggles of two generations of tnin!;oi's i.yd workers, must we re\\'S2 our :ilii'(isoph.v, creed and tactics in tlie face nf the be.v:'.i!nr- •vs. developments of llii.j war? It is q-ie-*;-! im; like there, now asSiai- iiig nil Social!*" and radical circle.-*--, tn.'ii I sh'ill oir.ov. c- lo answer in ihis scries of articles I shall .ittouiip: tc '.estate . I*.-"1 at- copted Socialist theories of the cause** -and effects of modern International wars, to exmilno the practical i5jci.il- ist prelum lor their prevent!') 1 or curtnllmeni. ai-0 to ascertain in lhe light of the facts now in our possession- with reference to the present European conflict, whether tnese tneur- ies and program have stood the test of practical experience. To begin with, there always has been a radical difference between the Socialist conceptions of war and the philosophy of the non-jSocialist peace By Morris Hillquit the capitalists of each category are hostile and antagonistic, but as against the capitalists of other groups with opposite economic interests, they are harmonious and united. Again as to the working class as a whole all individual capitalists and all divergent capitalist interest-groups are -.blended Into one homogeneous class, fighting for lhe privileges of capital as such leads to the modern policy of Imperialism. "iLmiper'alism" is a comparatively new term in the political distionary of Kurope, and its definition is somewhat vague. It means mo-e than the traditional colonial policy for centuries pursued by the governments of Spain, .Holland, England and France. It implies not only the possession of up in one sentence: The 'basic cause is capitalism; the contributory causes are imperalism, militarism, social unrest, international grudges and pseudo- partiotism. / This is the accepted Socialist view as it has gradually evolved from 1866, when the subject was first discusesd in the congress of the old International in Geneva, until 1907, when the International Congress at Stuttgart And during all that period " the growth of popular dissatisfa-ction and. organized revolt kept pace with the acute development'- of the capitalist system, the spread of imperialism and the increasing burdens of militarism. At the, close of tjie Franco-Prussian war the Socialist and labor movement of Europe was quite insignificant. fThe 'Social-Democratic Party of Germany had two solitary representatives formulated the most complete and au- M the newly formed He^hstag and a against the claims of labor as labor, colonies beyond the direc*. geographic- And similarly every country, regardless of intra-national economic antagonisms, is solidly arrayed against the industrial rivalry of every other country. For we must bear in mind the nil- important fact that the modern ration is primarily an economic organization. Its fundamental object is to secure the material existence of iis inhabitants, and all its functions and organs are dlrccied toward that ultimate end. It is first and foremost a round-up section of productive human activity, the unit in modern lu'teruational industry. All other features of the nation are subordinated to this one determining factor. The element of nice has undoubtedly played an important part'in the formation of nations, but it can hardly be considered a weighty factor in their present makeup, The unceasiug process of race mixture, busily nt work for centuries, has practically obliterated all "pure" racial stock in Kurope, and the present war furnishes conclusive proof that modern nations do not represent differences of races;. Helgium does not defend its national integrity less heroically because its population consists of two almost equally balanced slock.-:, one distinctly Romanic and 'lhe other distinctly Germanic; and Austria and Russia do "not fight less effectively as nations because they are made up of conglomerations of count- less races. Thus social evolution develops the s;ra da tion of units in the modern competitive struggle for existence—the individual, the class and the nation, with their countless and complex intermediate forms. Kar-h or thefe units has its own organization and its organs for defensive and offensive warfare, Tlie individual capitalists employ their salesmen and agents io j combat their eomjietitors: the capitalists as a class maintain their em- rin7T'^*^n!5tRiTiThjtre7i:ln!irtaliW'Fs^^ , "lawyers, tlieir police and strike-break- "ers to'hold in check their reneiUDiis employees, -while the latter resort to their trado unions and political labor, parties, their strike leaders and pickets for the enforcement of their ul boundaries of a nation, but also the endeavor to unite all such colonies with the mother-country into a dominant international power—an empire, and to steadily extend the territory of such empire. Usually it inclddes a program of monopolizing the natural resources and trade of the colonies and securing their aid for the defense nf the empire without giving them a voice in its government. It is asserted on seemingly good authority that the foreign colonies acquired by the European powers in pur expression on thoritative Socialist war and militarism. Let us now examine whether the theory was borne out by 'the*facts and conditions which have preceded and precipitated the present war. The modern era of large-scale industry may be said to date from the j "JS close of the Franco-Prussian iwarin 1ST!; and nothing has been more astounding in the -lris-tory of the human raco than the rapid growtth o-f capitalism since that date. Tho glohe-encir. voting strength of less than 125,01)1). Local Union Directory, Dist. 18,U.M.W.A In the other countries of Europe Socialism had no political influence" and trade-unionism no economic strength: In 1914, the Socialist parties of Europe represented a voting contingent of almost 10,000,000 and had "more than 600 representatives in the na- ional parliaments. The traae-union | movement was almost as powerful as | the Socialist movement. I Aiui these movements had begun-lo ''seriously threaten the existence of the ffimzHasQisiMu^iLiaus^^ cling network of railroads, telegraphs i r,lli"B classes and the stability of the and cables: the huge fleet of colossal; monarchies, lu Germany, the Social steamships; the gigantic machinery • democratic movement Had progressed of production; the fabulous individual b>' leil')S and bouilds untn u ^"braced fortunes: the big corporations and hi- »»ore thun a mrA of tl10 entlre popu" lernational trusts are practlcallv all'Iation- Under normal conditions the products of tye last four decades. The government of the Empire was bound present industrial generation has t0 Pass lnil° Socialist control within a broken all past records and esta.b-!few >™rs' I" Pnince, the Socialists had developed an ever-growing in-flu suance of their policies of imperialism Vive «in l'ir nrnvpd dimn-il f-illuro-s fnr! "shed undreamed-of standards* ...iie.ola. proied dismal failures for, ^^ ^ ^^ Praulam ,^ , eni.B ,H lhe 8hal)lnjs of tUe nation's „d- ictpil a wit indemnity of a billion dol-j [irs from France forty-three years the homo countries both as fields cf| investment and a:< purchasers of corn- modifies. .Hn: he this as it may, the fact remains that Hie ruling classes R"p their salvation in imperialism,,and ihat the imperialistic policy has heen llticnl destinies, and the labor unions had given the government a few very apo. Ihe sum seemed almost incredible "'"comfortable tussles. In Kngland, in magnitude. Todav thc nationali Austr!a and "Belgium the'Socialist" and wealth of Germany alone is sixtyl8bor moveme»ts made rapid strides toward political and industrial power. "mo vemenfs! TTiTlJiWiWoTs'peacFaT' ■vocates usually consider war and militarism as deliberate institutions voluntarily maintained by modern governments in pursuance of a mistaken policy. Their condemnation of the evil is based mainly on business rea- fciu. or ethical grounds. They argue I claims, and tlio national government that war and armaments involve enoi'i! maintains Its consular and diplomatic the dominant, note in lhe politics 0f j times that amount, aud the five pnn- she principal iiiiropean countries, par-! cii)i,] countries at war represent an ti.-nhirly England, Germany and j a=Rrejrate invested capital exceeding France, for the last thirty or fortv(tlle famous war indemnity almost vears. ' i"iret' hundred times. In 1S70 the on- " lint'the globe is limited. Europe isj lrp anniiaI fo™[?>v trade c'ftbe »r,t- the sea! of the contending "empires."',Bl1 v::ir)rn-, Fmtee, Germany, Ans- America is removed from imperlalis- j,rin- Rl,8S,n and Bel-Shim was about tic appetites by the uncompromising i 8l'ven w,,,on doI,ars: ln 19IS. [t a»*, , , Monroe doctrine. Australia is 1)rfL|P«*lmated twenty billion,. ; mont had created an Inextricable sit- empted bv the English The annex-i The development of ultra-capitalist,'««•««> ^r the governments of the able terrltorv is therefore confined "to I Industry, and particularly the advent I Principal countries of Europe. The certain parts of \\sh and Africa and . °r RrMt illd,lstr!a' consolidations, nee! industrial demands of each were for •is all European' po'wwa contend 'for |e.8SBr".y Ied to the political consolida-; over new markets, but the the same prize, international compll-1 cations and clashes are in tho long! , ., „ . , run inevitable. This leads to another i scal° and with 11Ule interdependence,; nationa called for ever larger arirni- aggravated and aggravating feature |lhe »«mercus »™a» countries ef Bu-{ ments. but the heavy burdens> of ml- of modern European politics^MllItaiJrope' Wllh Ulelr narroW *omm™*>! f-nr,8ni bad a"-eady become physically ! did not seriously interfere with the i insupportable. The revolt ot the i commercial interests. But large na- ■ workers iwas growing ever more jtional and international industries re-! threatening; but it was beyond the | quired corresponding political units.! power of the governments to remove , In Russia the autocracy of the Romanoffs had a narrow escape from being crushed by the revolutionary i workers and peasants in 1905; and | shortly before the war there were . copious syiwptonis-of a formidable ,re- i vlval of the movement. ' Thus the logic of capitalist develop- lobe was tion of Europe. So loug as the in.; practically pre-empted. The commer- dustries were conducted on a moderate!ci;i! and military rivalry among the ism. A strong'military force is indlspen-j sable to the maintenance of a modern I capitalistic government, especially one] that has embarked on Imperialist!.; ad-1 The foundation of the German Em-! the causes of unrest rooted in the very Xoth- cide with the beginnings of the large j collapse except a genera* European modern industrial consolidations. And '.blood-letting, A successful war might as everv large business concern finds j win for the victorious nation new nious losses in lives and property and constant unproductive expenditures, nnd they naively believe that as soon ns it will ,h» demonstrated to the per vice, its army and its navy fer the protection of Uh Interests against for- •'imi nations, In normal times the opposing interests are adjusted by pence- powers that be that war does not pay.! fill methods: "gentlemen's understand- tliey mill suspend that branch of their hiirtliii'ss. Tlie Socialists, on the other 'hand, realise that under existing conditions wars are Inevitable, As far back as recorded history takes us we nre confronted with Intermittent but unceasing outbreaks ot war among nations..and ut no period of history has the world been entirely free from Its ravages. International warfare hus at all time* been IndUsolubly ceiutected with the wclal and economic structure e' society. In each epoch the ruling rlawos of the stronger nations have incited wars for advantages suitable to the economic condition-* of the time. The ancient nations, based on slave economy,, waged war for the capture '' fi° every <™-\\iWtry. M* /^P^'ty i "b trade on the world market. ] Honal agreement for limitation of means. The brutal treatment to! The British Empire, which now oc-1 armaments. which the natives are hnbltuallv sub-! l"|)les °>'«"fol>^' of the earth's sur-! And so the nations of Europe pre- iK'ted at the hands Of ftelr European | ^ ha" had »««"«««■ toreign col-: Dared for war. They were ready for I on les for conquerors constitutes one of tlie!\"""''' '"' CMIturi™. but »»ny or its strongest counts in the Indictment of \\mml va,l,Pd anU PXtenslv£' Possessions, j Ing and threatening one another ihe policy of Imperialism. E"C!l M Sifi*Tia' Br!tlsU lia8t Africa> Rhodesia and Transvaal, havo heen ken* lor the 'husiness of their mann. t home mnrket no lonaet saiisljen ilif n***A fatturers and mercliunts. Capitalism in pru-eiiiiimuil) it »> Mtmu of warfare. It is based on the unso. elal prlnelpie of Individual effort and ••ompe'.Uive stru««le, Kvery human being in st-iit out Into (he world to elbow hii way through the throngs nf his fellow mature* and to aeciire his living In fight with every other human Iwlng, The fight Is sanguinary or bhuxlU-iu, *\\*tn Ui lllllr or i|lll<-t, hut ll '.« «:iged Inif.-M-nllj, ulthiiiit truce nr let-up, without pity or mercy. Mr'm.rlli li'U % «'»r t,t tti.livl.Ju.kl* ron4in-i*i1 for tndivldti-il sraln hut for sirwiesti siitikoiiii the imHviiluaU iiUop-il. t-'.ie> rniMt mrn in m* fielti*. Thus bund ihemnelvis together into groups;urine* the necessity fur foreign trade, i»f varying Mm*** .iiffirdlng to Ihefr mn-1 with n tmrtlftth-tr predileeilon fer eol- terisl interests. Hetween themselves Ionics nnd dependencies, The letter loiiulims of the capitalist heart. Tin i.ir*^.- m.tniti-K of the population, the iverkers, are underpaid nnd ihelr |M»w. er «>r ronsumptfon Ix norely curtailed 'lhe ntii'nii*tMiiml Hiirplus of maiuifac 111 red proline!* hecimns a drag on the market nml I* pregnant witn inmis- Irlnl st'iaiiittleti und ruin. The moil em npltnlisti. es;iei inil) tho«e en isttitfil Hi lnrge-«<-nle liidiintrles, make itinri- profits Hutu Mie cnn iniuiim* '•r ptof!(it*»lj <"iij)!«.» lu ih. ir 1**11 buM mm. The} are toreeil to look for itciv lnt'e-» delihersl-fly Npl.tiiis In the «•'«•'» ef lhe people from each child. •yoiid »it-I which ciwuit'* In tbt* glnri- tUniioix ot mlllisrlum snd the Insldl mu d I *w ml nm lou of racial and nation-! For years they have been watch For years Europe has been au armed camp, The clash might have come Dumewhat earlier. It might have been '..I'kiycd somewhat. But ln the long run it was Inevitable. Iv is idle to place the blame for tlie monstrous crime ou any particular nation or government, to seek the aggressor. Capitalism has made this war, and .ill the nations are t'he .victims." The savage war lu Kurope Is a ter- i-.lih ha 1 >j ni lis nt confirmation of the Socialist philosophy and predictions. It Ih a solemn wanting to the United Statest-^The Metropolitan) ■ acquired within the alst thirty years. Cecil Kliodes und Sir 0earge Goldie alone have added to the.empire, within the last twenty-five years, « domain greater than all British India. France, whose colonial policy dates; back to the seventeenth century,'haa' within the last, forly years acquired a larger area of outlying territory than In the two hundred and fifty years preceding that period. The Oerman Empire began Us political career without any colonies, and It was not until I88f that It established itti first African settlement In Togoland. Within the fifteen years following it linn acquired by eonque«t.l MtlLAltKUnilA.-All officeri of treaties, occupation aud leases n ter.jtUe American Federation of Labor r tor, estimated at more Uian a mil. were selected yesterday by ncclamt- lion square miles, or about Jive times |„on for the riwt tlme ,„ lh8 hlftor>. the slxe of the mother country. |of Ul0 labor-movement. Ban Francta- in was selected as the 1015 convention tiiy. Wllllnm (Jreeii, International Becre- luryTreasurer of the United (Mine Workers, accepted the nomination for eighth vice-president and was A. F. of L. CONVENTION ADJOURN* Hut what determines the modern Imperialistic policy of tbe European powers Ih not so much the avidity with which they seine foreign lands ns the uses .which they make ot Mem nnd the spirit In which they govern- them nr the middle of the last e«twj*l,*'t* «»«'\"""'«•'>• (treat 'Britain (tad generally eome to regard her colonies as a thoroughly unprofitable Investment, and the ac • titled iwiliry of t>iie government wa* ll appeared to be the wish ot the representatives of ail the labor or- gaiiisaiiona that the miners be represented In the executive council, uw ui neglect ami practically abandon |,,,« ,0 thl" »,*P",«wl «ntlment, l»^ them, toil, with the rise of Buroiw. sM*n' w,llle v*n«* » v*m,n of ^ Kntllsh colonial policy took a aharp ",,,ur «*•>««•»«»' ««>«l ^ 'tow of Presl turn. The tendwwy toward a "com- d''"' VVM,,,*,,, veryardttona duties tu placent dlsBolntlon of the empire"!,'1" lH" organlsailon, It was agreed was suddenly cheeked shout tm, and!,,,■, 8*«r.»iary Orecn should represent lhe omwaUo policy of wet-Jlng the co|.:'h'* w,,,,,,r» 4n ,hp «**«*nliv« ewncll. otiiet in a elose *»d organic onion "'' ,',", •'•"aittniic Incldtiil ot lhe with the Itnitetl Kingdom was Ins...'«• h^ng mas when WllUew a Wil- aurat«ti. me (Joloniai defense Com. j »*■■ v'-•''«* **!r* H»*-wi*»l et Ubtr. wiMii.e »*» entabliwhed in IMS to be-*** R Wicn.her of the Min* WorteW j followed hy the institution of tmiterhl i' wm> ,w»fc «hw «h»"' *f eemtety ot Vonterewet ot Colonies In IMI Tlie •'wMi'itl Uompers and i»r*t»d»d over finyf>,% GLADSTONE LOCAL No. 2314 Meet first and third Fridays, Miners' Hail, Fernie; second and fourth Fridays, Club Hall, Coal C/eek. Sick Benefit attached.—T. Uphill, Sec, Ferule. B, C. MICHEL LOCAL No. 2334 Meet every Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock in Crahan's Hall. Sick Benefit' Society attached^— R. Beard, secretary. PARK LOCAL No. 1387 Meet vcvery. Sunday. Sick and Accident Benefit Society attached.—Michael Warren, Sec, Can- nore. Alta. HILLCREST LOCAL No. 1058 Meet mt-cond mid fourth Sunday In montli. Sick and Benefit Socloty attached.—Thos. Thompson. CARBONDALE LOCAL No. 2227 Meet evory alternate Sunday at 2.110 p.m. ln the Opera House, Coleman.—I. Mitchell, sec. Box 105, Coleman. COLEMAN LOCAL No. 2633 Meet every alternate Sunday at - 2.30 p.m. tn the Opera House, Coloman.—J. Johnstone, Sec PASSBURG LOCAL No.'2352 ■ Meet every' second and fourth Sunday of each month-at 2 p.m. ii> Slovak Hall. Sick Benefit Society attached.—Thos. G. Harries, Sec Passburg, Alta. BURMIS LOCAL 1 No. 949, Meet every second,and fourth Sunday of each month at 10 a.m. In School House, Burmis. No Sick Society.—Thos. G. Harries. Sec. Passburg, Alta. * ^ BANKHEAD LOCAL No. 29 Meet every Tuesday evening at 7 o'clock in Uio Bankhead Hall. Sick ami Accident Benefit Fund attached.—Frank Wheatley, Fin. .St-c. Bankiieud. Alia." COALHURST LOCAL No. 1189 .Me°i -?v«"i-y l'Vlday evening' at T.30 in Miners' Hall. Sick and Accident Benefit Society attached.—Frank HaVrliifflmni, Sec, Hox r.2, Coalhurst 1\\ O. BEAVER CREEK LOCAL No. 481 Meet every first and third Sunday at Lyric Hall, 3 p.m.—John Loughran, Sec MAPLE LEAF LOCAL No. 2829 Meet every first and third Sunday of each month at 10 a.m. In Union Hall. Maple Leaf. No Slok Society.—Thos. G. Harries, Sec. PaRsburg, Alta. ■ LETHBRIDGE LOCAL No. 574 Meet every Wednesday evening at 7.30 In Miners' Hall, 12th Avenue North.—L. Moore. Sec.-Treas. BELLEVUE LOCAL No. 431 Meet every Sunday at 2.30 p.m. in the Socialist Hal!.-—James Burke, Sec. Bos 36, Bellevue, Alta, CORBIN LOCAL No. 2877 Meet every second Sunday at 2 o'clock in /Ihe Club Hall. Sick Benefit Society , attached.—-It. Garbutt, sec, Corbin, B.C. GEORGETOWN LOCAL No. 3026 Meet every Sunday afterno-\\m, 2.30, at Boarding House. Sick and Accident Fund attached.— Max Hutter, Sec. . FRANK LOCAL No; 1263 Meet Sundays, after each pay day, at Miners Hall. Sick and Benefit Society attacked.—E Morgan, Secretary. \\'3mtt^mmss^^s^m^^m^m^mf CANADIAN PACIFIC Canada & United States On Sale December lst to December 31st, 1914. THREE MONTHS LIMIT To Toronto, Unniiltou. Snniiii, Windsor. Montreal Ottawn, Uellevillc, Kin-gKloii. St. John. .Motictoii. Halifax and all other points in Ontario, Quebec nml Maritime Provinces. RKTl'KN FAKK to pointM in (Vntnil States, including Min- noajiolis, Si. Paul, Duluth, Chifajro. Kansas Cily and other .. points. Cheap Rail Fares in Oonneotion with Trans-Atlantic Passage. Return Limit FIVE MONTHS. All further information from any ticket agent or of 11. PAAVSON, District Pnsgeiger Agent, Calgary, Alta. 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Fait eontpotntd iftteiftet fMitd. ** 4n W* MAODONALO, Manager mmm* sum* ♦*. .*. ptttmm *. o. ! riifflw I'p ii*mtm im laaaaut jjugtUwM YV3& • '"'Vx'^a *y^>m$ ■ *■ -* .-■? As- if.govemment. He followed Mtlnucl I, Quezon, the Philippine Resident Commissioner in Congress, wbo iiui't made an eloquent plea for the Mbory of his people. Mann began his remarks by aymg Um' lie wondered how many ot lata colleagues were retrying In their mind's One Night Only TUESDAY, DEC. 15th F. Stuart Whyte's All-Star "VERS ATI LES" English Musical Comedy Company Presenting a Fascinating Fantasy of the Flowery Kingdom, Entitled 24 - Sure Fire Song Hits-24 A complete scenic production and beautiful costumes Prices: 25c, 50c, 75c, $1.00 On sale at box office v never bo enforced, in Uie long run^ without the power to enfroce it. "When China is awakened and tbe tendency comes which always comes to an awakened nation, thickly populated, going out into the world either j with her own peoplo or with tho production of goods made by tier people,] we will have a -conflict on our hands] which will last for many years, possibly for many centuries. "And we who are now legislating, If j we do not bear lu mind the possibilities not merely of to-day, or to-morrow, or of one hundred yearn from now, of || tbe Inevitable conflict, commercial or I otherwise, which we must meet In the j Far East, have forgotten the principles 11 which ought to actuate us. ij "I have no doubt thnt It is as certain as that the sun will rise tomorrow UtUjiiiJ-lM UiMl U tOl.li.i-l Alii coin.-, butween thn For Bast and the Par' West acres* the Pacific Ocean. Ail I hope that it may be only a cam- hlntory teaches u« that avoidance of eva"the picture of recent developnuni's ItW" eon,"ci '■ Impossible in the North Pacific Ortfcn. } "I hope that it ma> bo e "Only a fow years ago Japan was I m*rc,»' Wifllct, I hope that war may opened to the world and to the niod>ot «"■••» hope there will be no eon- era elvlliaUon," aald Mann. •Tha!f!'«* ? •J™- »ttV taw "« « '•»* changes which have been made in!*** ,n m* "°m °r mr*iM0^ ***, Japan, the marvellous growth of mil?™ f» *,l,e * m«*' in «"»t**'«»« 9 * — i .j,m. * im.m~ a*-*•*-»■...1 M.I.I.-A... 4I99I94.A A*... Influence, nr* not to be equalled by \\ any other nation, 1 thli.k,, in Mw Itis*\\ *Aory of the world. "C!e** ia tnpnt, l/tax like j» t.u*.*? Ing monster ef lb*- worM ls Chins, with her vast territory, with ber Immense population, and that which wn« Ifrtinir on a few f<*nr» nen lit .f-ipsn 1* now going on in Chine. Th« awakening of China is more marvelloas, per. \\ nl»»t «»»»* of thia country. ..*>».-, .,,. r.'-9.l1,-.1*f,r. 1' .,**,. i.r* twttt'MeeH, *b* *>trt*Hl*1*A tt*., trt^ ri*, *SV- r*citt tut a long period without armed eon- flirt A Wp*t for commercial «»pre macy leads In tho end to a fixbt with «rms, because Ihst Is the final arblli'r bH*.wn nations." in thojip remark* ol th< lii-iiulilimn | \\t-Mitr In th* House the American j workiwr -flans ha* a cl-wir msl-Mm-nt \\ of thc ncfsrkws purposes ot th* caplt« Just so| t ......... -,,.,,,„.„. t. ,,,*.,.,4,1 t -, ,-, ■■ ■ ,, 11 •WKf )thl•¥lvHlT,9tlonftroarfflol!■frnday«llnl^',o«»l•,. tor ih«" cmeomie conflict wllH ' engages In production, we will enter' he there, and th# capitalists on wither | opon a scries of competitive *ff««* 1 •w* **" *>** »" mlt* "hey havo caused with the Par Bant never yet wtttallcl {millions of working men to be slangm- t„ »■» :., „■,,»*;* „t ,.,,., • , kball not it* permitted to com* to oar shores. At the sam« lime wo say j •«»«» «nl*l»K ***»"< i'WUpivloe m.le|*« lhat China shall not bt* permitted to shut out onr people nor our good*. Kncb a position at we take eannot be ] abandoned by our people, but it taa Oram «f Ifcrttv — — ». . 9 m.' ~.l 9. *. 49 9. deuce. Tbeee peopte know their "peace** talk to b* thc veriest humbug: the* know tbat. wtten It comes to be S qncftion htr h« capitalist class to wtet-e forward or to mor* bertnranl itf I».lHVAlr8f!l!lK«ra^ifiX]««|^!,,*m «* k*»*««<*. »*» ^^ fiSSm»el%fi^Xm'lS}tt •*'* «*»«■"' '*- *» »* «*""* « !£&£&£L°t&''Mir--is^& W ,u "mope** ot tbe tl**h-pot*. tbey raO-STHOf-iOL FOR MEN. $£231 h*** •■"•'> the mllnpm ot their "mom" ^X*tt^J.i^ »■ K««**' •*» «** *»» »• " ttt* *m**n*ni r-mmjwe tn wt* rtmmiy, tt the working elses does not prevent the espltiillst ticmonitration by ending mpltattsm.—W**i!y IVwy-te. DO you ever consider the importance of the use of stationery that is in harmony with the nature of your, business? In many cases your letterhead is considered as an index of your business character, hence the necessity of a good printer. If you want really high class printing-the kind we always produce-try us with your next order tarm t*a»\\*t nana ******. am tra tnwt tm matin atphtm. mtitnmu.emmUm**%nmmtlon^ On tale et ■LIASMLL'I Ocwf Stew, f ■■■■■ mm The District Ledger "QUALITY" PRINTERS Phone 48a :-: Fernie, B.C. Sntt**■ tt ■' MILITARISM" NOT " MADE IN GERMANY. * With an almost monotonous regularity llit- capitalist, press has informed us tliat the one great purpose, the one redeeming feature of the present war would he the nnnihiliuion ior ever and aye of all tiviees of Militarism. AVo have said repeatedly tliat this was thc veriest humbug, and that these assertions regarding the downfall of Militarism were so many grains of dust thrown into the puhlie eye to blind it to the real, the basic eause of this titanic upheaval. j ^|^ Tlie war fever i.s so intense, and rampant .jingoism so aggressive that the ordinary amenities of a dispassionately eonsidered discussion are conspicuous by their absence. Not lo assume the at lil mit of life by court martial until parliament meets again. It were a shame to spoil such a beautiful reversion to the Medieval Age by so flagrant a sample of civilized pusillanimity as the meagre concession referred to. This puerile play to the gallery ought to be frowned upon, in fact, deleted, otherwise it looks too much like absolutism with a minus sign— (an unthinkable possibility). Note, however, it is only applicable to the l'ritish subject, who (this merely incidental) has a vote. The unlucky mortal other than a British subjeot who incurs the displeasure of a military or naval potentate may be tried by court, martial and shot, without the benefit of cither judge or jury. There is no mention as to whether he will be •without the benefit, of clergy or whether he will be scientifically drawn and quartered before the extreme penalty is visited upon him. Apologists may claim this is an extreme and absurd view to take of the ciise, that the military officials will not be carried .iV.'iiy by malii-e nor perin'l j spleen lo govern their actions. For the sake of nr- j gumeiil we will admit the force of the contention | but there is always the fear of the. misguided zea- | lot endowed with plenary powers and imbued with I fanaticism resultant from being dressed in a little j brief authority, committing nets that mny savor of j the '•Zabern" affair. lt is folly to pooh-pooh such a possibility. Men are men. regardless of the flag they an- burn undei'. and if the old saying iu "' Vino Veritas" be eoiTect. no less so is "an open door would tempi a saint." wliich in plain English means that unbridled license in llritish military circles is Why are you ■ killing each otiier? What is your quarrel? Why did you so suddenly bate each other? What have you against each other?—you plain peoples who do the working and the fighting, the paying and the dying? iHow much did you have to sny aliout bringing on this world-conflagration in which you will be the destroyed? Yes, I know you are throwing up your hats 'for Kaiser and Czar, president, emperor, King aud fatherland —patriotism. .There can be no folly without fools. Yoa threw up your hats and died for Charles of Kngland, the curled voluptuary—for l'eler the Great and Napoleon. You have always died for your rulers, for (iod, and fatherland. What Hod? The God of Christians? If Christ stood for Christianity. Christianity stands for peace on earth, good will toward men—tho universal broth-j orhood of men. But it has failed to deliver its promise. By their fruits >e shall know them. ... If your God be Christ, He doesn't want you to fisht for Him. He rebuked Peter for drawing the sword. What fatherland me you fighting for? The soil whore you happened to open your likely lo breed the despotism so pronounced among ] oy(lg. ,,ow mllch o£ it (Io you own? Ihe (ii.-i'inan officials. nm\\ which has been so onus- [German peasants? Russian peasants? I tically dciioiiii.-cd by Old Country writers. ; French peasants? English peasants? To the Plain People of Europe By Charles ErsUine Scott Wood "The Public." in nils ov nieir ansence. .\\ot in assume uie am me i ,." , , ' , , , , , , . - \\,,Bi,-i-ni no*imiit«» What u this thiinr ...... , , - .,..,-, , ■ a \\ I'riorto the outbreak lo have hinted at (he p ot'jeis. fierce denunciation from the perfervid p rot agon is- of powder—for the other fellow. j These self same purti/ans glibly aver " Unions, never shall be slaves'': "An Kug'.ishniaifs Koine '.- ! liis castle"'; then, as though to substantiate the; logic of these assertions will probably cite the dif-' lereiiee between the conscript .soldiers of (.iermany j and Austria (ignoring for,the nonce that this ap-1 plies with equal force to French. Russian ana Belgian) and the volunteer fighter for Britain. Surdy these rabid utterances will be slightly (if, not considerably) modified now that the mask lias j been thrown aside and we see militaristic autocracy- possessed of powers equalling either Kaiscrixui or* C'zarisni. This is no exaggeration on our part, and as corroborative evidence of the exactness of the statements made would suggest that the reader. _-niii!ii^e-_inMji-k_jLtiiLJjL\\v:ii'dLvL.iliffilJ!t. Hmsnbmined re-1 i would have been scouted as ibe product of a sorely | diseased imagination, yet it is now accepted will) I complaisance, plainly indicative of the obsequions- | ness paid In the supci-law dictators. \\ Dniiblless when more quiescent times have arriv- ! cii and the great mass have reached lhe analytical stnue we may look for a readjustment carrying with il a rclc'.ra1ion to Limbo of nil these anti-social uiaiii- Miirht and Militarism. What has this fatherland done for you? Are you free? Are you happy, you and your children? Are there no privileged classes, no monopolies, no nobilities which are not noble, no 1 aristocracies which are not aristo- i cratic? Is Uie Uussian fatherland so much kinder and freer and finer than all I CM our quarrel, tuid when a mailed fist .\\a\\is why do you yell nml huzza nnd production of what the cable brings from London:! i i .MARTIAL LAW JS SITHLMK IX KX(ILANI) ! Private Properly Rights iuv (lone-Kven Courts! Are Superseded—Military are Absolute ■ LONDON. Dec.'_».—The new regulation:-, for the defense of the realm iu the Consolidation Act published Monday give the admiralty and army apples will be purchased loose for about 4o cents a barrel, and loaded into the car with hay padding to protect them. Counting freight and all it is figured that the apples can be retailed in Ottawa for about #1.25 for two bags. If the plan works well and they arrive in good shape the city will purchase several more cnrloadv — Calgary Herald. »'!,,. Ai.1 .th. f.i.i.nru I iln-uimli*-' -innlfr-rii ■ -the plain people- so out to die for Francis I. and Louis )OV. of France? And Socialism: What bub become of its univerasl brotherhood? "Workers of the world, unite; you have nothing to lose but your chains, and the world to gain." Socialism said . every workman's homo tlie world over was one common fatherland. Thc red flag of Socialism meant the red blood of nil humanity In common brotherhood, but -AY-&11. ,wp asrstfL If lhe above plan works out satisfactorily the city •council virtual power to abrogate all ordinary! might also purcluise potatoes, cabbage, beets, etc.jit seems It ia no more controlling liberties of British subjects, and invest them witli! direct from llie agricuiliiriNl: flour and feed direct fori« •Sf,B-1CI,r,ttJ'nJ!f' * S '"" . . . . . .. , X- ,i -i, i j. .. i ii- , »• come "Workers of France, unit absolute powers to do whatever tliey Hunk neees-, Irom Ihe miller; heel, mutton and void direct trom .sitry for defense. All rights of private property j the -stock raiser; ehickeiiK, turkeys, ducks, etc.. from ■go, tlio fighting leaders lmving power to take anyI lhe poultry mini; milk, butter aud cheese direct hind or buildings, t'oiiimniidccr any "factories -u*; IVmiii the dairyman, and, in fuel, take upon itself workshops, cleur inhabitants from any disiriei,! Uie labor of caterer lo the entire community. If and unlimited power to search and arrest. j it be applicable to apples why not extend tlie phut lo Rights of trial by judge ami jury cease, court j every oilier Vrexmiry commodity ? Of course it martial having power lo inflict on any civilian punishment by death, penal servitude for life or a less penalty. would mee! with a fieiv*» oppiwition from ihe.nriuy. of wholesale and retail dealer*. Such an outcry would lie unite natural for llie very simple mison The Roveriiinent hns. however, through the phut it would spell their complete undoing. Their UrdChiiiieellor, promised tliat no civiliun British I slogan would be: "It's an infringement upon pri- .subject, not under martin! law. shall bo deprived) vide enterprise." This in ipiili' correct, nnd »« of life by court ma rt in I until parliament wMmJ il i« nowaday* "Kvery mini for himself and the again. j Oevil take llie hiudinoKl." they, Hie wholetmle and These drimtie regulation!*, six months ago uii-jremil denlerN lire fur more philanthropic loWHrd* thinkable*, loihiv lire taken ih ii matter of «-oiir«ei IhemselvcH ihan lo hii.vIhhI.v* eUe, to litem it is of be unite to murder your brothers, tlie workers ot Germany:" "Work-cm of Russia, unite io cut tlio throats of the workers of Anuria." I repeat for the third time: Why are ywi doing It? What in your quarrel? I know your ruler**' «l'"tr* ret. 'Hie Austrian «oveniIng oIiikb who despiiie you plain people* wanted Ibe Unlkin »tntp«: wanted to limit the power of the ItUinlan rutins dim*. the> are in perfect order in taking sucli n stand, yet I have before me the tlu> annual report of the Lancashire county medical officer of health, Dr. Sergeant, and for 1D1-.I wc find that Lancashire found employment for "45,- S0:i females and 101,I'll children as compared with 1,480,735 men. The list of wage-earning workers included 2(1,00(1 married women. Now to my. point: Many of the ubove persons that 1 refer to na taking the stand iigiiliixt such cruel, despotic warfare are found to be some of Uiobo factory employer* !n Lancashire. Listen to these awful remarks from the intliiHirliil battlefield tn the report by Ur. Sergeant. The rate of Infantile mortality shown a rise from MM lu t!M2 tn r-'i In i!»i:i per l.ooo children born. Now, I do not desire to detatl this report In full, lint to wbat Is this heavy death rate of luibleti due? Tbere tire many reanonv, mid Ur, Ser* neant tiBi-rlbe* the principal eauswi to prematurity and lihnmtirlty, arising ASK FOR FIVE ROSES The World's Best Send for Five Roses MtMt ek work to the factor- The «•'• rman ruling enlss. capltalUtle lr.i. To prove the neglect of the Kirk- tut nt iiihaii district In carrying out ilielr reformed duties, that district has Ibe Infant mortality of 3-fA per 1,000 HERE IS A SQUARE DEAL , aud peaceful security as well. With a policy tn our «M line ■company, you eau go ott on your vacation or rlslt the ends of tlw earth and you know you're secure. Tbe best In FIRE INSURANCE to Always cheapen!, mad oepeoi- nlly so when it doesn't coet higher. Dont deUiy about thst renewal or about that est™ in- surauce you want but «one right In at once and hare It attended to. Mm mm* jk mmmu-mm • JJLt sfcJ&fil JL mV% Mme-wL •OU AQINT POR PIRNII ALKX BICK BLOCK, n rKRMK, B. C. Thin really Is not a factory lev' ;v vtv'ilt ;v**:\\ on tt\\o van «liili«eroux to tl»»' niiilille nmii), mnl wliiUl il will! to tl*e Au*lrl«n government hy treaty j mam In an open country known as a ... ,. , , i i i I , it- , .i. i . i .... ..i r '.,.:,.,i; i;,.,.iU r'»* »dl n« wilirv Wbnl have yon to! liintlth resort in tiineashlre. Of course We would «k .....v .... ivnlim. who>e ,hHiiv,m««|H. Nl \\^'^U^ fc »• lUrth. j lh. tnetery employer, must not he h. not m ileej.ly mt\\tt\\, tlmt it little (no mutter hour j it he enrrtiit to i mmttt\\ mme the workintr «*i«^«) ,.„,„,.,. thw who ean Uv „ w|w «nd blamed for thai, hut there Is athple •iliuiii the |M»rlioii> eominon *u*n*u> mny he tin-night to mity even ilrnvv the tltfluclioii llliit if »n*|i|»i'i-ti»»iiti**»* j t«otHIi*.e» grml-H, nionlllie«l; *«tid Ihe'proor in »how the mill fon. my dear plain • * "•-'»«-«- Pow- ,».«„ ike* rcn.nli of(I„.,l nbolish ».,e IWil Mynlj-M eU^r- rim.^^^^J^^- The t'otuolifhlioii' Aet/ ^'hete m »„» u,e !., n ,|ee,|. w.,i,hU Miv.i.ely .loi«|fero.i« I., (lie HiHNtiT : (| lhi, ^^ ^ xhttiettotmlm. turiy blink nl the power tlie proviiiuie. of thin nel confer: «'Ih<«v However, weiloirt espeet they w ill Imve mnny | ypnrn M t\\,*r\\»h*A revenge, *»t ahfl?e bi |»lfMO i*n«n«-r«r fuel litnuMnj;. ii im.-mh* Hmt wlml wuk-cfiil lnoir* on lhi% mwire. m lln-re are yet l<«Mall million on millions of money loan*, ever lilwrlif* « llriliab aiihjwl mm hnve lier.|o. mnny in.lni-IiihU in liiimnii miciely who nny "It"")*? ^ *^w,e,» mttoMtm to R«asl»-tMt the!IndnstrUI beiilefleld paylag^a ,, , *. ,„ , „ -„ , , . ..Irwnee mobilised. The «od of Peaee great priee for Ita prod-net? lint the • " " * I hum mv* been giueh eonfneed hy this; time la aot fsr distant when labor will llm*. fer when tlrrmnny. n* n wnr itt* k-mrl nntt ttmetlt** Wi»Bd*rfnl Japan's Advancement '.-mtamr*, n aelf-fn^sfrvation twa-Mire j light bm »f lhe nh«'tte» of Ihe sacrifice of *o many Infani lives and married women's -condition* In Ihe milts. The attention of Ihe government ia tn lie drawn to It by the labor lutity Hiit'ii tbey u*>«ciiibl«- tomorrow. .Vote the deaths of children under one year in thai district iotnl 4.SM. Is »v-,. l'(»H" Uilt* i*'*\\ till" hi* ill j.. . j#» ?•>«<.,, . 'ni -(iitj i."'® \\tt «*}epme»l without even )» e, ittt nHir |»le,-,*iiii-" ,u- "by-yoiir-}M.'riiiiwiKHi" tf-t'/tiiit'c. ui' eiiiy vestigi- of litem 'I' Ihe milttHry oc kmv,iI .titll<..«iin<*» id lli.-it M'is*lom Av-i ileein il ewenfinl to iln mi forth,- prrt- liviioii of ihe Kmpir.' lillllK Ol tt. .VOU WllO HH\\,' Ml pt'lilllliy .leelrtlftlltl Hit Olgll-nMU Ol .i»IM/*l»»<.l» hIi.oii lite tfiormim viciortm long tit i»r oy your tore* the loiiowiog; V > ftetter evi.le.iee tinil .l«p«.i Iinm rmrrytttl twit, ]»**<*>* 'iolated lhe nentrailiy of IH- hitrbarbui (nu<) anil i* now well mhIvhiuh'*! niton:\\ Mm4 tfc# ntnmof ||N||h ,t i» itti(*-i u,* iheiittit of the TlrtMoh demo«r«*rlea tlnrtni ihl» *ar *blrh will be heard. Xa-w i\\'t* mm* tu lili*# m* ntlntw ini- i portent unesilon reearding the Itettian I • •«<••>j this wss a good. bonoraM* pretext, nrtiMeea, »i whteb there are many) lot faUKUSh rHIWl'*. UHi Milt*'!' Ull, W ^ ■wlUU.*Al-,U» H. f.n«llAl.U. * tt* ViM»||U«* J ii father* wlileli ie«*ulteil in the trial by jury, are nil stnepl awnv like thtsllenloWli lw«ftifv Hie liree/e by lli'u etliet. >»nl wtttt ne**' «rtMi»-o «> %ii.-ioio>i^i> nooiii tfcrit- Mi jiwli».e/' "f^irplay." .iikI other .-thi-^l <«liilit«il ■I'tht, oiiirbt lo be eoitvnteeil lhal Hoy nre nil moon-; n»J.- the imrtliern p«i1 of the empire i. v.. the ia- ♦.tune, nnd that when the exigenci*-* ilem.-tmt Hie (in.I ..I V.-/.. th.-w.iil loin Imlf of Sakhalin, ami H.« iirliiler in the final aualyii* is .MMIIIT. "ATithuMlcHlttlrh tn llwiler'a THsfWW ttoiii-j *•• •••* • PW***'- - - • The t*g-iemplO|«ii» ai* oii#ring to «a»plo> j t'l*li jw^pllf 'Mf?** im* ** pn-*w*i a«nr.tk**e ftwfbr **»' ''"*' mUmt btrntii Iff J m ■9k For Sale or Trade Cheap Three fully equipped Meat Markets Om each at .Blairmore, Pincher Creek and McLeod. Will sell the markets complete wiih the lease, or the fixtures. Term* arranged to suit the purchaser. Apply to The 41 MARKET Co. PERNfE - - - B. O. HctbenimoM at 1!„. mtitn b\\em\\n **t .bipno. *mUllm UttAgt>t ^^^ for UMlh,m \\rJw, t,,p> ar, oW,.rilMr |0 lU, wamm |^^^^^ i" »»i-i''f«. ■ If.lU if ItVilt-.? f, -Mtife^ ftH.,1 I I A * At* %*«** M i>» re|»»r*>e«i iimi -»»#» hhih-imnt** *i*m**. <«< r^miowiv ana nmnmetmnmm «aoi|«M«MilMa» »* ***w»i«* net m**% *fmld not agree j mlmmd-erslainl m» weselm, Mr IMI- , .11 w»s everywhere a -mm or lorceitor. The fi*rt:f*h*ir It too ran»*| a Kstr*l#'i». ! stalest foree, power agtlntt power, heawed io alio* • iteigtan worker to! n-ify if*\\ ' !'iinn'C .-tMffiif monoy -^rof if ynn 'fir* wit In tb* <*»•»'<* i-fthont wnrt, bort .\\* iiioither r»nvin«-inir pr»w*f »f tlw »k*t«rwii«• i *^ »s»lsMwii»t^ the *rtte« mt jrenalaly the Hrtitak wafte» Hate ai r'i i in hrtt m»* nfnf !*t'j*9r* t io'i o-/*rf*i't fi"tii "> -,-. 'fr *,• •fn«:,- *ira*if,' I th.' i > Miiniontii-H to nreamrr a mnt-i;'' • '-'" no m n,r •''• '* l JU', t' " ri ■ '■■' -ul*i. ,11,11,111,.. m , , . ,. . 9. . . i ,,. u . I% . , „ --l ,# a «*„ k I*4**'* '* '** mm* er mhx im nbonlti who have ewda-rwi tu, tenth et late hat the piw of war. we bave no nhje^mn In offer, bnt neutrality Mwntary llaniela «f the II. K Ntty hi>»|4„ Ur ^^mm, m^r4 ««» »«y *re now «b«rln, ,w woarmH? nt tke H ia the pbn-rcKaicAl arvnmettls ni the "Mler-tlmii- i^.rewHI aftpntval of tbe aetnin of |,ient.-*l1i«»imao mr K. I V.xnm, e»ontii«n»linf the nami trnining *ia4»W*le Aet* I w«l b* cle* io ktmw, JrtttW la asktaa thews tw^t* imtrntm* ■inI ontafwleniiwia. ' \\ tmtx at Xewjmrt. I I. ft»r«»i,bliii|f Ihe *w*riift~** * « *? **« **** ** '**' «mrne*\\ mtwAtm Vim **»* %ntm wAom , X .. .^ .. A . t. •■ 'ierf wfrnfrtm me **?** «rn»rrw»7. - mf $m ^ mm„ ^ ^.L,,,*^ tmm. i*« tm •««*,,in h« gaaitrmiee hy the T^n! ftianeeflor that no Jtrl» j "My f oiwtry ft* of fhe«- flnK Ul M,sU^ ^^ M& m%i yW( ftt|iMWor, at thaw wor^r* bbtn ditsat. it^iatltiieet. fwrt umter martial law. «balt be ileprive*.!\\ H*-n*t Ihi.I of ... » j*^ latest «l em gawefwaseat, for'lefled at theae easpv^ee* wnattnt ta f|n<«itbins iif»oii the nee»««jtity of mieii atepa Wing tah«'1. «o*l to Ho*«w Um? »».»t*i|iy ni-it'tn it s«* part of i-.m the WALDORF excellent Cuisine ~ American and European Plan ~ Electric Ught - Hot i Cold Water Sample Room* Phonei Special Rates by the month 1^^ i^*^^^ n&|^^. jtu^g»||ML Vjbua ttihi-tt .^^ ^^t n**^^^^ , ' * . WOtm mtam _t*m bwtt alW Spina -*mimw ^m ^ag VtnArijr¥UMV*irir^uiu*irBn:-ii'---*^^-''*-"~,**'-"i*l-l'""''"~l'l'l*l**"*"m - >. -^JikiJi >>"S**-J>SSJ'* <^*A&<-"i^$Kl'A- mmmmmm */ ".." '^ "'If* ?*lX£ .Jt /fr o OJ )i t> ,v w iv V.t THE DISTRICT LEDGER, FERNIE, B.C., DECEMBER 5,1914 .. v* ' : -*.-wv,'f.*i.-:^v*1,?^-jll^S^p,; - ■',■•■:.* PAGE FIVE y,' f-*-4fVi ■.'gf.'AA&f $ The District i",*/^ \\ ' *"■ '^r '' Vr"^5S Vtv' AT^U^ST %'AA^ yy-i-9 --sv-^Sfe'-S-'i? • ' ,».;.,-',▼ ji * of Mr. and Mrs. D. F. Markland drew a large number ot friends together .•Sunday. Festivities were kept up until the wee sma' hours. Sleighs, of. tbe v "bob" and other spedes of .the glider type, are much in evidence. , The stork paid a visit to Slav to,wn on Friday evening last, leaving a fine daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Steve San- gall. All's 'well. The usual monthly examination for miners certificates will be held Mondny, December 7th, at 2 o'clock in Old No. 9 office. Candidates must give in their names not less than two days before examination to Chas. O'Brien, secretary to board of examiners. The District and International elections will be held on Tuesday, Dec. 8. Methodist Church — Wednesdays "Talks on the Navy," by the pastor. Thursday, choir practice, 7 o'clock. Sunday, 2.30. Sunday school and Bible class. 7.3(1 p.m., -Gospel service; subject, "Living, but "Dead." BELLEVUE NOTES answer to this question, Rule 561 reads as follows: No debt due or accruing due to a mechanic, workman, laborer, servant, clerk or employe for and in respect of his wages or salary, shall be. liable to seizure or attachment unless such debt exceeds tbe sum ot $25(00, and then only to the extent of the excess, provided that nothing in this rule contained shall apply to any case where .the debt sued -for or in respect of which the judgment was recovered bas been contracted for board and lodging. If the garnishee you speak of bave been put in by business men of the town of Coleman, the miner or laborer, whatever -he may be, has a right to apply to the clerk of the court for payment out of $25.00 as allowed by the rule above referred to. His exemption amounts to $25.00 and only the amount in excess of the $25,00 can be held under garnishee unless the debt sued for is for board and lodging, then nothing is exempt, the creditor can tako It all to the extent of his claim and costs. Yours truly, H. OSTLUND. A concert and dance under the auspices of the Red Cross Society was held iu the Kagles Hall, Friday last. fleorge Reid left Saturday for Dun- dec, Scotland, on a four months' trip. 'Mrs, D. Banks and family left Saturday to Join her husband In Laurencn, Mass. The Literary Club held their usual weekly meeting on Monday evening ln the Institutional Church, when a spelling bee' took the place of the usual debate. It proved both interei»ting mul amusing at times. A meeting of the electors of Coleman will be held in the Council Chambers, Monday, December 7th, for the purpose of nominating a mayor and three councillors, also three school trustees. A social and dance was seld in the Hiigies' Hall on Monday evening by the Independent Order of Odd Fellows after tbelr usual lodge meeting, w-nen members nntl friends to the number of 130 Kipnnt a pleasant time. I*. Clements, better known us "Prenchie." hnd one of his fingers badjy bruised while at work In No. The statement' of Mrs. Littler and Mrs. Whitehouse was to the effect that they could have disposed of another 40 pairs of shoes to needy cases. The ladies are to be congratulated upon the very thorough and practical manner in which they handled the funds. Don't .forge' the sacred concert at the LMethodist Church next Sunday evening at 7.30 .p.m. The protends go to the local relief -fund. HILLCREST NOTES Local-,10,')8 appointed a Christinas Tree Committee, with power to add to their numbers any interested persons. The committee have been highly successful up to the present, and the kiddies are assured a happy time, Santa promising; to - remember all. Quite a lot of excitement prevails these days at the -pool room of Mr. ft. Hall who lias fitted up a tube range for shooting competitions each Saturday, George Wilde won a turkey last Saturday; a prize of $2.00 was won by G. Halliday. On Saturday next three prizes will .be competed for —viz., Jst prize, two ducks; 2nd prize, a ham; 3rd prize, $2.00. Our local butcher lost part of his nose by allowing it to come too quickly in contact with the ice .while skating, Better luck next time. We hear that a large number are attending the technical classes conducted by -Mr. Robertson. it would be a good thing if some of our foreign- speaking brothers would join the Kng- lish class. The wines arc supposed to bo working five days a week, -which la appreciated by those who have a Job. Tho 'Belgian Consul was n Bellevue visitor Monday. iftlr. James Cousin's was thn successful applicant for lee man for tbe Bellevue Ulnk. The attendance at the Method 1st Sunday -School bas reached the 'high- water mark ot ita history, some I'M dilution having been enrolled under Its banner. IJmil VUmnty is spending a few week* on hit fruit ranch at Crouton, IU\\ The wind storm whlrh prevailed around tbla |iart of the globe the latter end of last week took Ita usual toll of loose fixture* in the shape of roofs, rhlmneya. window*, .toilets, ete, Xo personal damage to record, however. Mr. T. Phillip, and Mr. R. Drake returned from their hunting expedition with a good ban. Births To Mir. ind Mra. Audreu Goodwill, h daughter. To Mr. and Mra. A, May, n son, To Mr. and Mr*. Allan Hamilton, a non. To Mr aud Mm. Joe Mi-Uian, u mon. The International and Olatrlet Blec. tlona will take place next Tue»day In the Workers' Had. •The reciter meeting of Local 411 will take place on Sunday next, Dec. Hib. at 2.M p.m, -opiiin-, —■sfwinii*- ^tinvninnviiiir Monday morning. A public meeting called by request ot Mayor Ouimette was held in tbe Council Chambers on Wednesday afternoon, Mr, Alex. Morrison presiding. The purpose of the meeting was to devise ways and me.tns to relieve tbe distress prevalent in lhe town. "8he tone of the meeting suggested that whatever scheme was adopted should bo under the control aud guidance of the Council, and a motion to that effect was adopted. It waa nlso decided to start a relief fund. Messrs. Win. Ilnyapme, A. Cameron, V, O. Graham, .1. McKciiRiiu nnd Dr. Connolly were alerted to act In conjunction with the mayor and Councillors Johnstone and Holmes, A subscription taken up In thk* meeting wilt -help to relieve the Immediate distress of the most deserving ease*. Councillor Ritchie atated that firewood can be got on tlie forest reserves for 25 centa a cord, and that be was willing to give the me of n tetiiii for hauling; Till* offer wns much appreciated. COLIMAN NOTM The miue here has been idle for -l-e past few weeks, and the railroad track is in such-bad shape since the thaw that set in a few weeks ago, it will have to be made safe before work can be resinned. This, we understand will be done. James White ami Eli Nelson left other old Beaverites. Old John went from there to Coleman and spent the next few days with his daughter, Mrs. Jonathan Graham. He had a good time while in Coleman—You bet! * At a special'meeting of -Maple Leaf Local Sunday last the correspondence irom the International and District with regard to our appeal for relief was read. The subject was thoroughly discussed and it was decided to send Brothers John Hoggan an-d Charley Cerni to Ferule as a delegation to Interview the District Officers, and to give the correct detail concerning the mine workers at their respective camps. There will bo n special meeting on' Wednesday, Dec. 2nd, to receive the report of the delegates. Brother Mike Kuislta was duly appointed for neutral scrutineer to attend at Blairmore on election day, Dec. 8th. On Tuesday of last week the Leitch Coal Co. ported notices at Mie pithead to the effect Unit no more work would be carried on mull further notice, It seems that their contracts with the Government and C.P.R. terminated on the ,30th. Whether they will be in a position to renew the contract or not cannot be said. We, like many thousands more, are trusting to Providence to see us lliroiigb. Mr, Thos. Duncan, accompanied by the Kerr -Brothers, went out on a hunting trip to the South Fork Friday last. A large number of miners are pulling out for the northern field, but unfortunately when Ihey reach their destination they can only hear two words, "Nothing doing!" It Is rather foolish to travel so far and spend so much money on transportation before enquiring as to conditions in these camps. Work is hard enough to perform when we have the job, but the hardest work of all is to get the job. We are sorry to learn that Bro. Leon Giivas, of Maple Leaf, who left here some time ago for Gebo, Wyoming, died of pneumonia and was buried iHefiT*er"HT"tn*e-*eaTij--p8TTToMH«t'"ivEekTs"-the--20th-uiir- ■ for tbe Fergte Mine ln the Pacific Passburg miners Intend holding a PiisB. ! hard times dance shortly, provided Miss ..Mnry Simpson, who was form-Jihey can.get a hnll gratis and a few erly employed in the post office here, j mouth organs, ls spending a few weeks with Mrs. j The technical school Is being well Torpy before returning to Calgary. patronized by the non-lJnglish apeak- Mrs. McDonald and family left tbelr ; lug brothers, homestead at Beaver on Tueaday last' AAa.AAAa*aaa<*"-» for Calgary where Mr. McDonald andi^ ^ two of the boys have been engaged in ;^ business for the past two years. !^ ~ George Ballentyne, sr., of Coalfields, tmm + + + mm*m + m + *m near Beaver, mot with a serious nci-l- „, , dent whilst working with a team on | , rhe n,,ne" 'm> *1111 wopWn* ,u his farm a fortnight ago. Apparently 1 "me hc,'<'- , Af,ler ,11'0 ,ast co,<1 *v*" the horses took fright and ran offi,'» «as tliought that tilings would shick- ,,- King George LETHBRIDGE NOTES -There is no improvement in the labor situation in this camp since last report. , The mine worked eight days in November. There has been >io work now since Friday, A number of men have quit and gone across the border to look for a master. A message was received in town this morning by one of the business men, from Drum-heller, asking for fifty miners. A number have already declared their intention of going. A patriotic meeting is programmed for Thursday night at which the Mayor, Alex. McRoberts and others will speak. A collection will be taken to aid the patriotic fund. Tho school board have made arrangements to start classes in mining litis week. The teachers are 'Mr. Huntroyds and ,Mr. Johnson for mining, and Mr. ..McMa-hou for machine drawing. There are also classes in typewriting and other business cours. es. A class in English for the for- eign-speaking men has also been arranged. At the regular meeting of Local 102 on Sunday, the question of nominating candidates for the Town Council was discussed and it was decided to run three candidates;, ami Alex. Paterson, II. Brooks and R.'Lee were nominated. Two candidates were also nominated for the school board, but later declared they would not run. Nomination day is on the 7th, and the election on the following Monday. The annual meeting of the electors of the town was held on Monday night in the school auditorium to hear the report of tho finances for the year. The peuple seemed to be satisfied with the reports given and very little criticism was heard. ♦ COALHURST ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ The mines here worker steady the whole or laat fortnight, Uie 1st of -Deoember-behi-ging-tbe-first-idl-e-dar since November 5th. .Sam Jones was a visitor to Coalhurst two day s of last week, acting in thc capacity of mine inspector. Joe Moiling is engaged as top-eager In the tipple, filling the vacancy caused by the absence of Duncan McNnb, ■who is servlne his king and country, A committee of ihree wore at work last ivt'tk getting up a subscription In the form of a check-off for the bene- lit of tin* widow and children of the late George Smith. Alfred lied well quit Coalliurst, and there Ih ii rumor Hint lie got a Job uiid- such demand since the beginning of the world war. 'Scottie in Japan" is preceded by the Old Country Pierrot's in a new vaudeville' creation called "Past, Present and Future." lri this there are twelve songs and some delightful dancing numbers. The costuming of this part is a decided feature, as the period cowered is from 1777 to IMt), beginning with thu old English square-cut with thc powdered wig, and progressing as the action goes on to the modern dress and finally to the futu'rist lad with the ladies in colored wigs and mannish dress, and the -.men in Ihe knee breeches and lace frills, which experts tell us -will be the approved masculine attire three generations hence. KNOX CHURCH, FERNIE. Sunday, Dec. 0—11 a.m., "Why God Wondered"; 7,30 p.m., "Christ and the Broken Ones"; 2.30 Sunday school. Wednesday, 7.30 p.m., Prayer meeting. Thursday, 7.-15 p.m., Thoughtful Workers. Friday, 7.30 p.m. choir practice. METHODIST CHURCH, FE-RN1E ', ,.,11.... I'-A'y.X'iit.t'M Sunday, Dec. 6.—11 a.m., "iiie&ISt-- ernal Word"; 2.30 p.m., Sunday school arid Bible class; 7.30 p.m., "Christianity and War." , ' , On Monday evening Mr, Stoodley will give another of his addresses on the Navy, the subject being "Modern Gunnery." Thursday evening Christmas practice and prayer service. Friday evening choir practice. OLIVET BAPTIST CHURCH Sunday, Dec. 6 th.—Morning prayer, HUD; public worship, 11 a.m.; Sunday school and bible class,! 2.30 p.m.; Gospel service, 7.30; Communion servi-se, S.30. Young Poople's Service, Monday at 8. Weekly prayer service, Thn re- day, at 8. M. J. J. Martin, of tbe firm of Herchmer and Martin, left on Thursday for Sydney, N.B., in answer to a summons home on account of his mother being seriously ill. t T. W. DAVIES Funeral Director and Embalmer Headstones Supplied and Set up COLEMAN BE8,DeMBcoV,H406NE ,43i ALBERTA *•'& '■fi .:r-,-i" THE Bellevue Hotel COMMERCIAL HOUSE ? In the Paaa.— Convenience.-* Best Accommodation Up-to-Date — Every excellent Cuisine. -SUITABLE—FO«~tAOIES—ANO-«ENTtElH"EN~ J. A. CALL AN, Prop. BELLEVUE, Alta. .'1 *-xt ■*;o|S throwing their unfortunate owner from the rig witb such violence as to render him unconscious. lie never seemed to recover from the shock, and died lust «week. The Interment took place on Thursday at Pincher Creek. Winer Stumpht' (Huff), who has been employed aa porter at the Heaver. Hold for the past two mouths, left' MICHEL NOTIt The ladles of Michel wish to express their heartleat appreciation for Ihe aervlce rendered hy all wbo helped to make tho evening of Monday, Nov, Mnl, n »oce*M«, when ■ danee waa held In Craban'a Hall. The dance mn* . aeii -aU-uudt*!, aud (lit* tuode*l Inst week and Jake, the bartender, wilt * b nailed upon to make ht-mnelf Reticr- alty useful, Mls« i#e, school teacher ftf Heaver, la drilling the children and licking, them Into »Iiai»e for the concert In j connection with tha Chriatmna tree on ; Chrlftmn *Bve. Aa there nre very few; working In the eamp, raising the m-r- j eawiry ftinda to forniah the tree will j be a difficult proportion, but we hope that those who ean apare a little will • give freely to enabl* the -children loj have a good time on that occasion, j We learn that Ihe aervieea of three i en up, Hiich however, Is not the casi>, I ami In spite of the fiut that the cold i weather may mean additional lmrdnlilp I to some who nre tn need, tht-rc Is not j the sllgliiettt doubt thnt It benefits the j nilneworketf The' majority would, no doubt, welcome a niiiii winter, and In spite of the nforeiwilil advantage* attached to tt seven1 winter from a mliieworker's viewpoint, wfc are compelled to aay thut we (nut the weatli»r mnn will not be too m-vere. A ileleKiitlon from tlm Trades Council waiter on the Conmilmiloiiera Monthly of tliln week Willi MiffReitlons to lake » iliorotnsh centum of the city and find out the ncceaaltoiiii cnwtt. They were aaaured Hint tliolr aiiggeatlon woull be acted on al once, as tfcfty ithe cointiilssUiiicrHi ronlizeil the i»»t'- email) of ■ueli action, They promliMtd to confer with lhe Clili'f of Police, tin Hicy thought probably llm police could tl-ll'llll" !t tl-Jti.-t A Hut (if (lUiM(r\\U.* Vo Stephen T. Humble Furniture, Hardware, China, Stationery, etc. OUD> COUNTRY PERIODICALS sum of 3Sr. was charged, Bveryone boya fiom Heaver, who volunteered to A Joint meeting of Col«maii Uc*» 39*33 not Vntbonmte Local *M7, wnn hetd in tm Opmt House, Munday Wth till, Uro 3, Pryee, president of xnr- bondale Local was in the chair, Tk* HteeUug wlgltuiUNl through complaint* irow weather* toing garnlaheed hy one of onr Iwal mtrehants, and waa prrsent expressed 'ttiems-tlres a» haV' lug had an enjoyable evening, whtoh extended Into the wee ama' hours of the following morning. At midnight a rewss waa railed and about ISO guoslft enjoyed the tooth- some repast of fake and sandwiches donated by lba ladles. The receipts for the evening met* I.1J.OO. which lo* sether with tun 15.1,50 inhserlh#d. matt* n grand tolal of $ViM on a r** suit of tho ladles' effort. Tbls sum wive their king ami country, Itaut been rejected. This was doe to Ihe fad that although btlt 2*> were required, upwards of 70 t>n*ii volunteer* 1. and but half of this number was Invited lo visit the doctor at Pincher Creek. There Is evidently no scan ity of vol- unteera In th* "Ootden West," hot whether this is due lo encesslve patriotism or unemployment tt It dffft ««ll to determine. lie nuked In the ciuivhik was drawn n,t Iln ttsHtire that ittithi'titlr Information'' i would be gained. | J Ueorge (lawyer, a driver, who hud • hi* lets broken elsht wwks a«o In Vo. « Mine, In now out of hospital going a round with the iisshtaiiie of crutche*. A rather peculiar nrcident h-apiM-tied i on Thursday evening tint when a number Of »lt|l|Hl!.l JlltllllllllJl tht' Illlllill« class at Vo. « were uiliui <• hnml mr tor IraitiporUnloti. II »■**>»%* thai itt A number of Italians tpilt last week] and have left for a trip to their native j Innd. i, .lunieH Purdy, ftiimait at llie mine,!, met witli'n painful accident on Nov-i ember 2ith, which resulted In two! broken flnsers, ; A dance wan held In Roland Hill *choolhoiisi> on Friday November 27th. llie proceeds were turned over to Mra, I I toward Start, who was repotted lo be', In need owing to he rliiixbaud being i nwny with the C'nnadlan Navy defend-! ing our shores. i Charlie Itillllp met with an accldont j In the mine while working ns a drtf-l er. lie is now In Htantond City' llomdinl. ^ | Harry Woods, nei eral month* re-i cording net-rem ry for the minor*' uit-i Ion, got a hunch that bin country .was} needing some asuMance, t«o be offerer! j his services and Is now In Calg:try get-} ''nit, m A.i.iin tot Auu bin t'tiiiil* . i llob Conners was elected to act as! record Ins wrclMry nt J.«»( Sutid.'tj''!' meeting. 1 A ratepayers' meeting for nominal-1 Ing Councillor* for thc village f» billed! for IVei'tnlwr ttit lit Hie nchmil »iotts*» * "•COTTIt IN JAPAN," i AT THE OftAND THIATftI BELLEVUE Alberta H. G. GOODBYE CO. Ltd. The Complete House Furnishers of the Pass Hardware Furniture Wo will furnish yonr house from cellar to garret and at bot. torn prices. Call, write, phono or wire. All orders given prompt attention. If you ara aatlaflsd, ttll othara. If not satlsfitd, tall tig. Coleman Alberta A vory pleasant tlmo wnn spent at hss been expended upon the needy i,|„, |,j.Ptc Hull on *»t»r«J •» «-v*»etfi« <-si** for lie iHttvoee,ot enlightennM j j-fciw^, *( j||,,|,el and Natal tot shoes, j ^*n tmwsrds of HO persons tooli part ih* members on lb* art * o.-rtng sam*. fhm m mlu haf # ^„ mnUn4 - |w , ,w-| »' , -9* *k,» tti.nl ii* it\\y foViWj* d,Vr ilt-ta hKMl nmnmri who would Mt that be tmt pwpwif ilwilii wiih 1SB1I •*«# i-suwil •tsps, if tMMMtry, Tho foltowlM Is n rwpiy et iHler rcc*ivsd from tbe »**»,»K*,*, %»f»i* u.A. mm *t* kt999.it t*9 *t mo wmeteotmtm 0. mitm* and th* monoy cipcndcd as follows I'ald to Trite* Wood tor shoes tU.V. Paid Wcsleru (Jrocery. shoot TNwa.li It will It* notf-Mwf tbst 22. U !'■•«..iUJWUi! „ TOO MANY CHUIREN mre tuider-eUe. umJer-welght Kor several months post tbt picture abom* nt the l.yrlc wt*r* follow*** bv n Ire* danco ftainrday -evenings, .ud •*•.;# Hs mm wrrc practically tbe oni* • -it- Is »!,. j„t..,..*,*i vi,,,. ,• ......-, * • 9 tyt,i *M***XtX 1**1 ai brm* *ti*v «»••■■«• tis ""' *'« rw»e welt fmttnn!K«d However, n* I dollars ond dime, sre becomln, ,c,rc ,w ^^ m m |er Hi the eamp there was mi pi" nr* fahow Hal urday night, not tbe whiM 1 9,.*\\ ,, ti-^t ..,,*,-ttt,til,,* ***** a. ., • *'" np one ol nie (tsrly mii'iie.i tbe link- • nidrri), The re*ull n-i« tbt» pr- ctplistlon of Joe MHIcf nnd Joe Cab* bell thnxigh space, T^e former felt »Mi liln i-it>. which «ii» ii-»>lly dislo ' ;llc(l„ Mini l.l|* ktliil' ulliilited on bit shoulder and waa rendered uncoil- Wear »!»,-- wfth fdwtiwwt tmm and pom Mood; tbtf J unanlmoti* wish' of tbo** present a*Mt«t No OtniMiOM! weekly, tho following committee *»s sppoiatod to make •rnjigement*-. j ttwth cfilMrrn wcfH tt» rkh medicinal l*ot« low f§*er of tho »f4l»at*»ti^^hi^^ ,m !l,,in,,• ,0.,,B and fo rebty hot to ttnle tlmt the new* tata.* iwt««*'s own hfcwdi-tanoisn. 3«**h*! • rswford. Mrs. t atti#. Mrs At* *<• i'mttmmm mm *t tm *ttetrtm*\\*^}towlMtim^ >•"■ i'»F*»rd. l» order sa .um «*f Alberta iwrtaln »he Is* *«*-1 «**•*». t*tb* IWI*^, Arm irsh oan I etjwmse* If was «»fe#d to chsrrc *.•■*■«•** fnirt * ruing »tritls»)i, ,. ^, .. . .„ . ^ , -T tMr*tiM^immntttrrtbm$ttm^\\rZ^mW^ ha» the hard lime. «h»» has*\\mr. „,, tho! mm^mmm. tt -,-»-i49. .k, .«, tmtA mi*, i™***" *' 7'm •?"MW«* "a1* T "! »*"J*t*^« aapertoacad In wtaioni -fsnafta 'I tt seffllw the wry *n«f tt*. \\ ...,lt#1»n,| Or***. *fiw* tor *eteral twiir*. H«- is siill]t*k* *Mc-Kay'« loosh twek va«d<»villl»ns. j Ml- t..*».t»«W rti iHn itwKiiiui. ,tuu it**: nov-, Mc-iiki.it- 1* «•» * timt wf Uie norirt, tout \\ t«r »»«lj»ot »,«<« ahitiier any UotHrs^hen bt* rtnrben Jstwin he thinks hej MX, i'ilh, ttlt.lt Si t'jif imtiiiU* tii'i i*t**m, I A grand concort mt held Monday 'Tit* trial* mA trihulsiUma of a strand- t'ltinu fn Pie atiilliiirlinii nf ih«» ue* )-*4 tb*-*ir-ic*i dwi* !,%»■«. fnmi«*H«-i -'* ,*.. ttmmm j-mihmm me ortlsssf mir* romenly for 'be sinfe siwd ttirf . wrir* |Mipll# of the school, and the pm-'fanny ntlsmn 'h«n ani othw xf^-fci fi.rmsnrc wss s credit lo hoth Ihom < soiree of ,"iftni»ement~ ■ noi enretning! nnd their instructor* The prr»c«..t» ihe mother -In *1-.** In "Scoilte in .lap-! will be us««l to liilfthnf book* for,»n'' ibe nlmntMH* are nr* .,(|l| the' *:t*h* school library, laughs are nwriw*, Tbr piece of-1 xt r* tl-tVfifm Mr1,rt).1 i*tf bt-if thi*-*-' t,,*_ . t., ', , ■' >f •'-., >i i'*,. ,V'l*^( Ml, *, • -,1m j *■- •* : " 9 .* * ' **** * "•» rhlldrwt pnlfod out Hoods> for heriligbt opera of 'he «itt#n and Hoilivanj r irf.r*-'.i ' .V|,,> ir. «*o(!,i:i;!, .*:.*. kj,iji^|,v, ,**,„,,,,,,... ,..:„ u».* ».** *••»),,.* ^upporti-d ii-fix-tl *tti\\ l*mil_ lor llw 1 taa4«vllle »•>!•• oi musical <-omi*d* ! ■Ia«t fire yen*. stitM' hft haehia-4'si whk.h **.v. v< * Vork it* tttnm: U*t. ■ t bU-b tbt- "rtwdj 9bnpm * 1:*.'.*■*-moon ffrpr***"" 'ifci .. '■::,■*• (li ii* i*»j<*.*4Uf i,} 1, **.**.- „ t.jt,it*:l.iii.. M**.-' ,). *k*.„*9 ■ *«■• Mlfcado" and "Ann Toj/i if t .ti*»ff cirif t>? Uf- n a ' -3 Vn tSf,: b.%i"t r«ni'.- '»,* * F. M. THOMPSON GO. •'Th« Quality Store" Phone 25 Blairmore, Alta. and tbr tmrtmt tb*. taat fi«s tdwitlr*, umbt** il *' unknot ttrmbtr tUftlmV for 1 -x,mv* -*-n J \\'u ^ fatally to lite, so wneml of ibe or-jcwn Wl T g*ntKftllwv* in th* city defrayed tfeoiwlib 1.1 **t*nnr of aoiidtBt t»r hftune tmtnr: Leckie Mint 8hooi, Invictnt, Refgl md K Mtkt Fint 8boe». Cnll and inspect uur complete line of Pelt, Laathor and Carpet Slippors ior men, women tnd ehlldren. Child '• heavy Felt, leather sole,'ankle itrap SHppert -iiwiu a* pair. ■. Hero it yonr chance to get a bargain We are offering a lane shipment of Tra vol len' Bamples at Factory cost These inclode: ladki' Waiii* from CO to $3 00 Ladiei' and Children 1 Coati and Sweaters, Avi*- Uon Capi, and other wool goods Our Grocery Department is complete with the choi > eat quality goode APPLES IK BOXES $j 26 and $1 >5 tifani* Ontario Apples tfl!W p*r hmr*\\ Try r. sack of otir GOLD SEAL FLOUR, $3 6V Call m m for Feed Bixxtii, Wheat, Shorti, Brail, Onta and Crashed Barley. Ttrntmnatomspr nmomtrrot^aur The Storo Thnt SAVES You Monoy \\t ^si-.t .i-i*,. m a-g-v'* A ■■*x. Page SIX THE DISTRICT LEDGER, FERNIE, B.C., DECEMBER 5, 1914 Militant Hog ".. By Pro?.''Joh4,W*aria Stimson ./' We-girow so ijainiefl ahd distressed at th> insane horror of war that there is '"£«-*■*.■«> rally our sails S>ack upon firm frsources of intellectual and moral con- sola,tionjmd support or we would fail to desire life, 'The greatest Idiocy, ot the materialist'is'that in .his brutal idolatry of matter he finds he has got -nothing—after he -has grasped it—except Dead Sea apples. . There is nothing in the mere ashes of materialism,'1 the mere dead carcass of atheism, to justify existence or make us desire it. He has committed intellectual and moral suicide and self- stultification. The cards now don't pay'for the cradle. • It has been said that the hideous 'selfishness, brutality, vanity and cruelty brought out so flagranti^ by Priis- sia's violation of her own honor, oath and treaty obligations toward other nations (and especially her wanton ruth- lessne8S and hellish cruelty toward innocent, humble Belgians in defending their homes from this unprovoked outrage) was due to the cynical pessimism and inane Nihilism of Nietzsche's writing—lately permeating and condoning Teutonic despotism and militarism. It is a highly probable explanation of this rank and'gross reprobation of all that co-ordinates human society; all that constitutes humane civilization, and all that dignifies and sonsecrates - the mutual pledges and contracts of men and nations into something more than a "bit of waste puper." A war despot fails to see what would happen to him and his If men applied upon him his own' infamous logic. "Rut this was quickly recognized when Turkey turned and ruthlessly tore up all her treaty contracts with -William Hohenzollern and" the rest of us as waste paper. Then suddenly one war lord hurriedly £rled- to cough, up the very pill he was asking poor Belgium to swallow. "The devil iwas ill, the devil a monk would be. The devil got well, the devil a monk was he." Such and so obvious are the insane paradoxes and self-stultifications which selfishness inflicts upon Itself and others. The crass mated ilist could not himself endure to exHtin the world of greed q.nd arrogance that h s own philosophy would beget. He 1". '.limself childishly unconscious oi h« w va.st a proportion of what makes ■ H-ltfotl-l-* ■iuv £*r:~'. sible and livsabl-j .'to himself.1, and tl.e world seems serene and smiling. But let his ot&jr brothers al the table onre turn and i-.pjiy upon him h.s onn code (of elitism at others' expense i and he wo*i':d find the world very di'rk indeed. There is nothing th&i -fin blot out '.he 'le-uinfil sui from our heaven and t.h-j flowers from our daily -path like a first-clcas hos on Ico, i.e., let loose -from his sty and on a rampage in other folks' gardens, If Germany and Ei.:->,!uiid had a right to object at Wa*cr'oo to the -first Napoleon "playing the hog in general," why have not Franco and Englamd the same identical right to object to William of Prussia assuming the same role? lt is amazing how quickly we fool mortals object to our own crimes and vulgarities when committed against us instead of by us, and how clearly ive recognize them in some one else, Hence, the eternal necessity of constructing for each soul an intellectual and moral aeroplane by which he can raise himself out of the bog of his own sty long enough to gel a fair perspective of life in general and of his own relation to the rest of creation.'! slaughter maniacal monstrosities, these brutalizing and degrading slaughter -pens for human beings, when these very, humans have put an end to such bloody spectaoles among lower animate? Civilized beings and social systems calling themselves Christians, which have suppressed dog fights, 'bear-baiting, bull rings and legislate even against boxing matohes and vivisection, do not hesitate to rise up in vast millions, armed with the most horrible and destructive engines of murder and torture and tear to pieces^the palpitating bodies, the broken hearts and the burning homesteads of the most innocent, -harnfless and helpless of their fellows, all at the insane bidding of some few gamblers in 'blood, and actually egged on by clerical priests caling blasphemously on God to bless their butcheries. Can anything be more horrible, hypocritical and monstrously maniacal? It is surely enough to make every soul, with a grain of decency, self-respect, human kindness or plain sanity, want to fly to some remote island, or leap into the sea itself to escape beholding such mockery of manhood or from collusion with the perpetrators. How bitterly we blame ourselves now and one another that we did not educate and agitate a thousandfold more zealously against the criminal agents that involve the world in such and against the debasing "nre-possn Dre~^OT^""ffi%"cToinr"To~lTlm'Tf thi result of fa.' higher and stibiimer conceptions of life and labor in others. A selfish and xr».jdy child In a rami, ty takes for granted the unselfish love of his parents, which makes home pos- There is nothing so valuable for- a chump bullfrog whose adoring grandchildren consider him the prize swell- belly of that pool than to duck him in the ocean. It is ns amusing as instructive to notice the altered horizon of a schoolboy bully when all his classmates concentrate on teaching him he "isn't the only pebble, on the beach," or the quiet dignity that settles on a drunken cowboy's corpse after the whole camp decides he's "had too much llcker to go shootin' round so reckless." It is the same with "Little Willie," I fear, as It was with "the Little Corporal" of France, and with Wallenstein and Charles JV. -and Hannibal, and Alexander, and Tamerlane, and Genghis Kahn, and Nero and Xerxes, and many more far abler than he In every way, who strutted their little hour and fired off their bunch of crackers to their own childish vanity, but faded before the contempt of time and the cold smile of scorn from the great Gods of Olympus. A breath had made them and a breath unmakes. Their card palaces crumble; the mice eat their wornout regalia, and only the curses of the martyred orphans and widows, and the ever more inflated debt of blood, Here, surely, every one has enough to keep him busy, to draw out from within his noblest faculties, highest heroisms aud most essentially imperishable and satisfying rewards. And one other -great, scientific fact, we mus* remember, is ever on oj.* side ■to assist and to console us. It is. this: lri the exact ratio that we pull together, we pull the easier, and in the exact ratio that we conflict, we add to the •burden and the strain. And far from nature being the hopeless bear pit that the .pessimist and war lord lyingly assert, we find her steadily enlarging, expending and ennobling the area of faculty (from physical to intellectual, to' moral and / spiritual perception. and attainment), substituting co-operative for competitive instincts, flooding the earth with infinite examples ot altruistic mother love and self-sacrifice (versus selfish- ness and egoism) even among animals; of survival by order and harmonic association (even among ants, bees, birds and gregarious beasts); and slowly, steadily and obviously subjecting all obsolete jungle animals and animal passions to the higher control of human reason, and finally compelling man himself by the severest lesson of self-inflicted punishment to also accept the government of conscience and the higher self.—N. Y. Call. An Appreciation of John P. White sophistry of mammon and materialism that is directly responsible., tf, then, our temporary despair, almost unseating reason, makes us cry out with Cowper— "0 for a lodge in some vast wilderness! Some boundless contiguity of sp.ice, Where no more rumor of oppression come," etc. a — nt. us. cn second thought, '•e'liiin- ber that it is against that verv temptation (cf selfish egotism) that we mus; a!! ->-\\-ur,!sle since it is right 'n thai wry v silliness that all the trouble lm.* lain. It is lucaits" we have doubted and feared one iiiiother and generous Mother +3artli, aM.I e^en Gfod himself, that w--} have been .punished by our own hands. We must get back to t-.-usr, loving kindness and mutual co-opera- tion. Nature has more than ample space and fecundity to nourish and shelter us all, If we would but study her majestic 'wisdom, beauty, economy self-restraint and forethought; if we would but obey the yet higher command of her creator to "seek ye the kingdom of tlie soul with Its imperishable and satisfying riches," to "bear agoiiyniatred, revenge- and~~restltu7 tion remains to be repaid. When shall rational men who boast of their Intellectual, moral and spiritual superiority over the ape and tiger put an end to these Insane obsessions, these From "Trapper Boy" to President. One has 'but to study the pictured face of John P. White for a moment to realize that here is a man fully endowed by nature to become a leader among men. The broad forehead, the linn mouth and steady eyes bespeak i man of intellect and great strengtn of character. Kvery feature ls clca;, cut, and unconsciously perhaps with convincing certainty ono realizes that so is i-J'e man m all his dealings. To inou ii' step by step froni ihe ('lilies of trapper boy In a coal mine io Natlonnl President of the Uni^d Mine Workers of America is an at- lainiti'Pnt of Which any man Jias a right to foe: justly proud, and Pres"- dent White is proud of the honor bestowed upon him by his fellow workers, yet in his quiet, unassuming demeanor can be found no trace of "chestiness" nor arrogance of manner. From observing him one comes to the conclusion that John P. White considers himself just one of the fellows, a sort of geueral spokesman for liis fellow miners, working with and for them for the 'betterment of working conditions and in assuring them just compensation for the labor they perform. Born in Coal Valley, 'Illinois, February 28th, 1870, from earliest infancy his thoughts have centered around mines and mining. Before he was out of dresses he was dreaming of the day when he should toll beneath the crust of mother earth by dim rays of his pit lamp, sledging and wedging the sooty lumps of coal from one_anoth^*~s~liWaenF'~i!r~tlie—spirit" of the Golden Rule (not dump our burdens on each other like parasitical snides and cowards), and, best of all, "He that conquoreth himself is greater than he that taketh a city." him at times, as it does to most trapper boys. The lncessent opening and closing of the door was not fraught with romance of peril that he had dreamed should mark his mining careei. But he was happy, for at last he could mix and mingle with mining men, Tor lie was one of them, lt was much more interesting than attending the public school, which he quit to begin us a trapper boy. Besides the lurid descriptions of mighty ex- plosions and the no less hazardous escapes from rooms filled with deadly gases, told by the men as. they munched their noonday lunch, the stories told in his lesson books paled to nothingness. And daily tho lure and mystery of the eternal darkness of the pit took deeper hold upon his youthful mind, ' At last he attained to the stature of a man and with pick and shovel be worked at the face, digging and loading the sparkling lumps of coal. He was a good miner, 'honest and industrious, and as he grew in stature so also he grew in the estimation of his fellow workmen. At the age of 29 he was elected secretary-treasurer of District No. 13, lowa, and served so faithfully and weii .in the six and one-half years that he held this position that his fellow workers in the State nominated and elected him president of the district, which office he -held for a .period ot four years, By this lime he had gained no mean reputation in his district for integrity and'ability, and In 1908 he was elected the" face~6f"]iis room7 A At the age of thirteen he embarked upon his mining career In Ute humble yet necessary capacity of trapper hoy In a mine. Of course the work of this sturdy little trapper boy palled upon chosen president and served until *his elevation to the International 'Presidency, which office he.now occupies. Great as is the superstitious dread in which the numeral "13" may be held by others, for John pi 'White it should hold no terrors. In his -case it seems to he but the mystic emiDiem of greater preferment and success. Being International President of a great organization like that of the United vMine Workers is a -man's size job, but so far, in every' particular, the present incumbent has measured up to the specifloations and requirements of the position. In the many pe-nplexingi controversies which are constantly being referred to him 'for settlement he has shown rare ability, great diplomacy and sound judgment in his advice and assistance in their settlement. (Big-hearted, 'broad-minded and full of an earnest desire to do that which is ur for his follow workers, President Wbite is benoing all his thought, and -powerful energy toward the oei- :ennent of mining condition's tpday and for all time to come. He is trying to impress on this and other nations the full measure ot honor and respect they should pay to the honest toller and bring them to a greater appreciation of value of the service the laboring man is accomplishing for tbe growth and development of the industries of the world. No doubt President White has, or will, mako mistakes. Only people who never do anything can hope to go through life w'.thout; making them. After all suoh people 'have made the greatest mistake of all for they have never benefited themselves or their fellow man. John 'P. White Is not that kind. He is built fo do things, therefore,, he is l.vone to make his share of mistakes. It is better to -have made a few mistakes and yet have accomplished some good than never to have tried at till. Leadership among men has Its penalties as well as its honors. No man can hope to fill the office which President White fills without making, some enemies. No matter how hard he may try to deal in a fair and just manner wilh all parties concerned in a controversy, some are sure to feel disgruntled and hear him malice. Some few may even be like a certain young lawyer's client: "An Irishman," so the story goes, was haled before the court charged with having defrauded his neighbor, and the young attorney was appointed hy the court to defend him. "Say, laddie," said the client to his lawyer, "what sort of a judge ds his honor?' "He is one of the most honorable 'S BEST IHE Mrs. Kelly Advises all Woman to Take "Froit-a-Thes" Hagbrsvii,i,k,,Ont.,Atjg. 26th. 1913. "I can highly recommend "Fruita-. tives" because they did tne an awful lot of good and I cannot speak too highly about them. About four years ago, I commenced taking "Fruit-a- tives" for a general break-down and they did me a world of good. We bought a good many dollar's worth, bnt it was money well* spent because they did all that you claim for them. Their action is so pleasant,.compared with other laxatives, tbat I found only- pleasure, as well at health, in taking them. They seemed to me to be particularly .suited to. women, on account of their mild and gentle action, and I trust that some other women may start taking "Fruit-a-tives"'after readingmy letter, and if they do, I am satisfied the results will be the same as in my own case", Mrs. W. N. KBIAY "Fruit-a-tives" are sold by all dealers at 50c. a- box, 6 for $2.50, trial size, 25c, or sentpostrald oa receiptor price by Fruit-a-tivesXlintted, Ottawa. TntTfnltioMrvi-ce-PresidenF"- of~The United Mine Workers of America. At the expiration of his term of office he voluntarily declined renominatibn for the same office and returned to old District Xo. 13, where he was again "Then let's tako a change of venue," said Pat. "It's not justice I'm after at all." So It is with at least some of the questions submitted to President White for his advice aud decision. Justice is not always desired by the applicant. Possibly this paragraph, taken from the Mt. 'Carmel ('Pa.) ^Item, best voices the high opinion 'in which .Presldent^White Is held by the rank and file of United Mine Workers. "President White, of the.United Mine Workers of America, is a diplomat, a gentleman, an-honest man and. In our humble opinion, working in the labor movement for the uplift of hu- manlty and the betterment of working conditions for the miner and labor of the world, and his ideas and conviction's lead him to think that th£ only way to better conditions for the working man is for him to be « member of a well and honestly managed labor 'ulnon." and upright of men," said the young lawyer, "and you need have mo fear but that you will get absolute justice at hts honor's hand's Pat." "Are yeez certain, man?" said Pat. "Quite certain," replied the lawyer. "Military despotism" is spasmodic in its'outbursts; industrial despotism iB constant. '.After Krupp's murder factory has been razed to the ground will Creu- sot's, Vickers' Son and Maxim, Armstrong's, Carnegie's like wise be dismantled? Deponent wotteth not, but does not think so, -Militarism is not a German monopoly. The District Ledger As an Advertising Medium is Without Equal in the Crow's Nest Pass wmmmmmm tmm It reaches Earner and Spender. It appeals to them because it supports their cause. The workers ovin the paper and control its policy. All advertising of a questionable nature is barred from its columns* Advertisers do not have to pay compliments* but we quote the following received from a very large firm in New Jersey, U. $* * We have looked through your paper with considerable care and interest We might take this opportunity to express our appreciation for the service as rendered so far, We would also add that it is one of the cleanest weeklies that we - have run acrobto in boine lime. •:'<■ 1 THE DISTRICT LEDGER, FERNIE, B.C., DECEMBER 5,1914 a WINTER Will Soon Be Here ARE YOU READY? WE ARE I- i ( We can supply your .needs tn either coal or wood heaters. Call in and look over our stock of ranges and heaters before the cold weather arrives. l\\-x; t w \\ I, It < J. 0. QUAIL Hardware and Furniture' 'Phone 37 FERNIE B. C. Beware of Imitations Sold on the Merits of Miiiard s Liniment A. Macnell 8. Banwell MACNEIL & BANWELL Barristers, Solicitors, Notaries, Etc. Offices: Ground Floor, Bank of Hamilton Building Fernie, B. C. At Full supply of following for an appetizing meal to choose from. Beef,, Pork, Mutton Poultry, Butter and Eggs ,i fry our Cambridge Sausages for tomorrow's break* fast. wmgmmmmmemnmmmasxetammem ■ CAU. OR PHONE Calgary Cattle Co. Phone 56 Wood Street FERNIE, B,,C. f. C. Lawe Alex.'I. F*she> LAWE & FISHER ATTORNEYS Fernie, B. C. 26 MINERS INDICTED l*UHBladF=%/ We Are Ready to Scratch ott you- bill any Item of lumber noi found Just as we represented. There --.a no hocus pocus tn This Lumber Business When you \\?«ut spruce we do n-ui ■seud , you hemlock. When you buj first-class lumber we don't slip ln\\ a lot of cuIIb. Thuso who buy once from uu always eome again. Those who have not yet made our acqualntause are taking chances they wouldn't en Some Frivolous Charges FORT SMITH, Ark.—The most unnecessary Federal grand jury ever assembled by. a Federal judge to probe disturbances of a stricken community today returned twenty-six indictments against members of the United iMine Workers- The following were indicted under the blanket indictment: P. R. Stewart, former president itt District 21; Fred W. Holt, former secretary of District 2-1; James -MoNamara, former menuber of the City Council, HartfordwArk.; James Slankard, resigned constable of Hartford township-, Sandy Robinson, Charles Robinson, Bee Trout, Valentin Burillo, John Maniclc, Moro Colo, Wm. Reed, Michael Ryan, Boster Bean, Charles Robinson, Charles M. Blackburn. .Bruce Jordan Z. Crossley, Frank Crossley, -Marvin'-Stanfield. Wm. \\V. Roberts, John Champion, Dave Branch, Jesse Edward and Clint Burris. The Indicted men are charged with conspiracy. Somo of the "overt acts" set out ln the indictment are Interesting. The fourth count follows: • "Said 'Moro Colo/ (otherwise called Morrd Collo) and (Foster Bean (otherwise called -Foster Beam), on May 16, 1914, at Prairie Creek, aforesaid threw stones at certain employes of said ■Mammoth Vein Coal Mining Company, to wit: Charles Cheek, Earl Kuntz, Will Bohanon and Levi Brown. The idea of a special grand jury of the United States Court being necessary to determine the damage done by a "pebble thrower," in what is said to be by the judge of the court & serious conflict between capital ana labor. -Never before In the history of the nation has the same sm-alluess in scope of procedure been equaled. The fifth count in the Indictment is doubtless one of the most serious charges that was ever embraced in any indictment. It follows: "Said Sandy Robinson lotnerwise known as Sandy Robertson), Moro Collo and Charlie Johnson, James Slankard and. otliers, on June 10 1914, at Prairie Creek, aforesaid, cut and destroyed a bag of feed belonging to said Mammoth Vein Coal Company." The" terrible destruction of a sack of feed is another evidence of the great danger to which the lives of the .peaceful cltizens'hip of Hartford valley was daily menaced and made necessary the calling of the special grand jury. And now we have the indictment resulting from the fact that Judge Youmans" received a threatening letter from some unknown, wbioh the judge said made bim ever fearful for his personal safety. The section of the indictment and the letter follows: l1Said James Z. Crossley, on July 2Ti, 1914, deposited in a railway post- office on the Rock Island railroad, for mailing and delivery to the judge of said United States Court for the western district of Arkansas, a certain letter, to wit: a letter of the tenor following: "July 27, 1914 " 'Judge Youmans: " 'Dear Sir—You Know the acts you have decided upon. As a warning friend, we caution you to be more considerate on the administration of your decisions. You are notified to comply with the requirements of your office. If such is <-not compiled with very shortly there's likely to be an unexpected change between your soul and fleshy temple, and you won't know fhe d-ay, nor time, nor what means such will take place. Still we don't want to act cowardly, but give you a little time to act differently, and at any rate you will have a little time for future preparation for the place called heaven. You are weighed in the balance ancl found wanting. There's a great change soon to happen. " 'Signed, FOREWARNED. " 'This is a barking dog, and If teased much longer will bite. "'PRESIDENT OF COMMITTEE.'" Such were the findings of a special grand jury of the Federal Court, Impaneled by Judge Youmans to probe the recent mining 'troubles in Arkansas. All of the men ijidicted will, surrender and make bond.—U. M. W. of A Journal II Central Hotel Large Airy Rooms & Good Board Ross Brothers **J& cdunrer-irthey~~bougfit "their lumbal here. . KENNEDY & MANGAN •*•. Dealer* In — Lumber, Lath, 8hingtes, Sath and Doors. SPECIALTIES—Moulding*, Turnings, Brackets, and Detail Work OFFICE AND YARD—MePhereon ave. Opposite 0. N. Depot. P.O. Box 22, Phone 23, Causes That Led up —To-lpoublo4B-Apfcafrsas Hy K. C. Adams KING'S HOTEL Bar unbilled with the best Wines * Liquor* nud ('in*'* DININO ROOM IN (lONNtiOTION W MILLS, Prip it P. Carosella Wholesale Liquor Dealer Dry Good* (lroeeriea, Boot* Md Bbom, Qttitn' rurnlablSM BAKER AVENUE BRANCH AT HOSMER, B.C. Femie-Fort Steele Brewing Co., Ltd. maam****mamaamm*^m^mmmmmmmmm Beer and Porter Bottled Goods a Specialty fJWJIUBWiWIH B5BHHB8H u List of Locals District 18 No. «? tin 4*t 431 mi m 4127 fit? ftM t%A*' ,I2« im &u 1111, mt mt m ■fWT Namt »**. ent P. 0. Abettm Wfctt* A«b Mlna........W«. Marah, Tabor. AIM. Uaialobead....... ..#. Whaatlay, flanfcbead, Alt*. H««f*r creek ....J. Umgbran, mount Croak, via Ptachar, Alts, IMWvot. .Jamea Harte, Bos II, IMItmw, Alta, Ulalrwotw W«. Attbtr, Dkiimone, Alt*. Borate, ,.T. 0. Harriet, t'aesburg, AIU. Carbondale J- UUebeA. VmrboeOmie, Voietmn. Alu. Otnnera.......,,.,,... Mlehaai Warren, Can-mow, AKa. ColiMoan J. Johnatoo. Cotanaii. Alt& CorWn . K. Oarbatt, Corbla, B. C. chinch Mlnea, J. Kf ana, Chinook Mlnea Commtre** AHa Pernie. , .Thot. CpWn, Ferula, B. C, Frank..... .Kvaji Morgan, Pnnk. AJta. Iltllrr** Murk fitter. If lller-aer, AMa, ltfAtbriiine U Moor*. 1131 tmrn «mim, N. LttfebrMft 1 „'bt,*r n.ll. a special prosecutor alao waa *-r»t lo .itfireti tm* aet^ion. Four muinn»i i,.„ -i'viiit ii,lt,l., 1*11*:ll, i**S JlUHUl .U<'li ( Morro COllo) and Foster Bean (otlier- wtse called Foster Beam) on July 1C. 1914, at Prairie Creek, aforesaid threw stones at certain employes of said ..Mammoth Vein Coal Mining Company, to wit: Charles Cheek, Karl Kuntz, Will Bohanon nnd Levi Brown," , Iu the next paragraph of the Indictment four men are charged with liut'lnK destroyed or attempted to destroy a sack of feed. Wonderful work, Isn't tt? Think of the National Government calling out the Federal troops and sending a special prosecutor Into Arkansas to determine the real purpose of the pebble throw. its nnd the destruction of a sack of feed. It is Indeed ridiculous. When the full tnvestigtlon of Bache vs. The People Is revealed to the Nation the parties responsible for the coming of the Federal troops will be held up to the Xatioii's scorn. N'o one can justify the action of Mr. Bache. N'o sane person would' attempt to justify his course. His first move waa to force other concerns to take over his property. 'He outlawed himself from legitimate business activity. . His policy has been to rule or ruin. This Is the policy that has vktlmlaed the National (lovernmont officials. Hut there la an end to all things. to him who will not strive to answer it, for, as the sphinx said, "He shall be devoured!" It is the problem, not of the origin of life's forms; not the unfolding progression of her forms up to human reason, but the third greatest Question of all: "Qui Bono?" To what good and justifiable end or ideal purpose ahead is shg creating and /svolving life and lives? And woe to us and our lives, if we do not caimly .and earnestly seek the answer. We shall .surely be devoured, i. e., destroyed, disintegrated and absorbed up into her transmuting alchemy retort, and cast and recast ourselves 'and our social institutions until we do answer, and correctly. For we are surely in her schooil of experience, and are daily and yearly passing her examinations to be-advanced or retarded into higher or lower gradings. Xow, it will help us to go hack to that sphinx a moment, when? the trail ends, nnd see if we can ''/iclc up the scent of her forward steps. There we see the mighty geomt-'n- cal pyramid .sitting by her side through the awful ages. Aiid both together are surrounded by the drifting desert sands—typifying all that is chaotic, formless, anarchic, wild, terrible, dangerous, lonely and .blinding, ami strown with the bleached bones of beasts and men. Not a cooling spring or .smiling oasis in sight for our thirsty souls or bodies. Alone, there ranges, perhaps, the lion, in his brutal and uncontrolled blooillust and the cringing sycophant jackal, and the frightful night-ma- rfiiidinjr. sneaking hyena, digging up Lhe corpses and the bones. Well, here we have, nide-ed, caught the tnijl and the mighty fingerposts of time. A strange mysterious voice seems to come forth, with the rise of the aurora, over the stlil desert, as irom the very lips of Memnon (or memory): "I am God of the living, not the dead," it says. Yes, yes, Life! Not disorderly, destructive, chaotic, anarchic force, leading to blindness, emptiness, starvation and despair, nor to conflict, rapine, murder, greed, theft, and the horror of death, and dark night, but to order, beauty, prog- gress, peace, balanced reason, harmonious adjustment to usefulness and growth. Science, like an angel of heaven, a white-winged Apollo nt light, comes to us, not only to reveal to us the first great truth of abstract thought in geometry along whose lines the very stars, tu their courses, are hastening; or the second great truth of evolutionary uiifoldment of formative thought in biology, by which the step of life's progress is marked, but third, and mightest "BFOTSl; ft iroTai7"Defor6 our eyes a little instrument it calls the eidophone, a little pipe across whose bowl u slender membrance lias heen strirtcheil, and bn It the pulverised desert dust has been sprinkled. New It lets the voice of -Mention, or musical intonation, descVnd the pipe stem, and lo! all the arid desert dust, hrglns to dancp In magic steps and waves of life, aud fall into the most marvellous geometrical arabesques Into original and varied designs, rosettes, seashells spirals, ferns, concentric flowers, trees and Insect co-ord Ina Hous of oxnulBito beauty, poetry and siiggoBtlvencKs. It seems to stand. Ilk*9 Mercury, pointing with his caduceus, tn this messape from tiie gods: "Oh, mortals of the poor selfish, blind, distract, tormented plmitit, look around you at the great workshop or Nature, und :->ee the glories and beauties ahout you that have all spruiiu out of the •humble dutil atoms to miraculous beauty, useful- negjt, charm, delight and immortality at the magical touoh of Melody and Harmony, And whence shall melody j come, save froih your own Inner hearts, and harmony from your on<< consenting, co-ordinating and Intelligent wisdom? ' If you wlll^not rccognls* the mil j versnt hfnrt nnd mind; If you will not! »eek thp coordinating social wisdom: { If you will not exert the collnboratlttv ■ will and hand to learn th« lesson, tin 11 to obpy Uio mandate of your divine j imrept, then behold? by your own almi you aball be shut out of Paradine: your. vultures feeding upon the dead car- oases of tradition, convention and stale abortive pedantry, utterly deaf, dumb and blind to the sublime transcendent voices of Life, of Love, of Humaa Sympathy and Christlike Pity, and of LMother Nature's divine compassions and, summing it all, one world-wide international cry for practical brot'her.hood and Socialism.—N. V. Call. Directory (tf^rateiial Societies " ftV- •Nau-ghty, (lei many is not to get any more of Canada's nickel. What an awful slap on the wrist! Our amiable ally, Russia, is to be furnished with all she can use. What an awful shock it would be if the Big Bear should not use it all up in the present war and five years hence would have to be shut off from the Sudbury pio- duct. O temporal O mores! The individual who- honestly believes that this is the last war has another think coming. So long as the mgredieii's are on earth there'li be no let up to the war gamp, unless the workers refuse to supply the ingredients, and that is u doubtful quantity. THREE FAMOUS SCIENTISTS Dr. Andrew Wilson, Dr. Gordon Stables and Dr. LascelleB Scott, the famous English analyst, have all personally tried Zam-Bnk tat expressed themteWei convinced of Its gre»t healing vtlue. Mrs. St. Dents, of Thompson St., Weston, Winnipeg, suffered Ions vrlth ectema t tnd flnsllr her doctor said only Ztm-Bulc could cure her— another fine tribute of a scientific man to this crest herbal healer. - Mrs. St. Denis says: "The eczemas broke out on my nose and one side of my face. I could get no sleep because of the irritation and pain, and my face was in such a shocking condition tbat for two months I did not ,go out of the house. I applied remedies and my doctor treated mCj INDEPENDENT OEDEE OF ODD FELLOWS" Meets every Wednesday! evening at 8 o'clock- lu K. P. HalL Noble Grand, J. T. Puckey. Secretary, J. B. Moiklejohn..: .ESTHER REBEKAH LODGE NO. 20 meets fixst and third Thursdays Ui moath, at 8 p. m., in K. P. Hall. "-,''.. A. MINTON, N. G. ! S. TOWNSEND, R. Sec.V ANCIENT ORDER OF FORESTERS Meet at Atello's Hull second and third Mondays in each mouth. John M. Woods, Secretary. Kernie, Box 657. KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS Meet every Tuesday at 7.30 p.m. In their own Hall, Victoria Avenue. i- C. C, T. Ratcllffe. K. of S., D. J. Black. M. of V., Jas. Madison. LOYAL ORDER OF MOOSE ' Meets every Monday at 7:^0 p. m., in K. of P. Hall. Dictator, T. II. Neymham. I Secretary, G. Moses. 1-40 Howland Ave. t LOYAL TRUE BLUE AS- vSOOIATION » Lady Terrace Lodge, No. 224, meets in the K. p. Hall ■=-'■.011(1 a n.i fourth Friday-of, i.iiii month at 8 p. m. - . ,HS J. IMOOKS. W. uM.'* '■'. OHH, Secretary. LOYAL ORANGEMEN Terrace I/Odge 1713. \\\\ieei at the K. I1. Hall first and third Fridav evening of each month at 7.30. Visiting brethren cordially Invited. u. oiuoirro.w w. m. J. SHILLING. Kee. Sec. r-;»\\T>W?»\\t*\\T?*»\\T?^?»\\r/»\\fc;vTf»\\T;»\\t?«\\T/»- li.i'u -i. I Tiut without effect, until one day he" said that the only thing which would he likely to cure me was Zam-Buk. I procured a supply and to cut a long story short, in a few weeks Zam-Buk cured me completely, leaving no scars." Zaa-Buk ii i sara cnn for tub, tcaUi, buns, tutni, tcalp som, ulceration, latin- wuHon, sllei, tic. i »ln) u as tsibroctt'oa for theuautlun, t»nlas aU scUllta. AU dror- slits ani Morti at 90c. koi. sr >ast frea Iron KmBuk -V Beware of Ointments for Catarrh * That Contain Mprrnry aa mrrciiiT will mirt'Ij- iti-nti-ny'llii. ainat- of aiucll and cinBl-l'-ttly nk-laui.. at the Oaoiagt tlit-r will do li< ti-n fold to '..iv iiw.nl you cnn |«M- »ilily Uitlv). tti.m ihi-ui. Hull'* t'Btitrrli Cum twmiifaotuiiHl liy r. J. I It'-iw-y ii Cn„ Tolodo, O., (-niilatiw mi ini-rriiry. aii-1 1« Uki-o luU-ntuliy, ai'tliiK illri-i'lly ui»N tin- tiluut Add niui-ou* sur- fan* nf tin- »>-»l,-iu. In Inlying IIbU'h 1'ata'rlJ t'uro In- «in> you ft tin' ci-nnioi-. It I* l»li-n l-it<-rnall.\\ ami mmli- In Tulid... Ohio, liy K. 3, lln-n.-y Jl t'ii. IVatlitt-inliil* 'li*. Sidd liy lliuec^U. Vtltv. T.V. |>.r liv*tl«. Tuka Hull'* Knuillr I'l'l' for CvU*tlo»tl«0. SMMsGim outcKLV arora couoHa. euaca coiot, tunun thc tttHonr u,n •una*, sa ex.ni* nr* *^f* -dtk lADVERTISINQi !»S'lR!l3! are armed to (IMt bim or hl« HinS!*,*?'1... . T \\ lima. No repraaantatlva of the Oov-1WwM,,tt,t »n«I **»" ot mt»mi "»* ' ernmeiit ean prove tbla charae. Th*» fact U that the miners are content io takethelr chances In a Fedoral In- vesi laat Ion that wtll ro to the bottom of the difficulty and awtablish th* j Riiitt wh#r<« ih-c aulti will be pttn-{ Uhf il. If Mr, llaehp would orar aare«» I to go into nu open, unrestricted hi>ar Ina. liif organisation of workingmen ■ wbo he now sjwba to nxlermlniiti* will! • o-oitfaif ailh him ut etnr$ i«»#a»l»i>i mannar Uu! Mr. iU,b* nr-fka to. alons shall twir you; aapalilNR ayro-i phant jMCkala xliall haunt yonr had* of Kovrmmfiit, jour tourt* of jus-ltf. yonr marts or irml.-. Illdootia hy*tii«-»; of *ii|K-r*tlllon anil »e«I. with aritmna! intra of itanctlmoiij, but drlpplnii *ilh : ih» blood of liab»»* and thi> pfr»»»ru . tions of Ihe {mat, »h,iU treil xtmr flf|>». ">nd n»«»j*hltlr nlaht o«l« ' of i-mirx'. |i#daniry. nf slcrll.- trtdliloti nml »fj| Imllfi-* i oiivt-nHnnm *,>*;lt '»i|» ih#!r The Connecting Link The connecting link between the merchant and hit customer ia the newspaper advertisement. In it the merchant may make plain to the housewife or the househusband, the advantages of his store and the commodities he has to offer, in a way that would bc impuaaibic otherwise, becsuae ol the limited time, and the interruptions when the tutiomcr vtaits Uie store. When people go out to shop, they-want to get what they need, and go home again. They want the business news, but they want it when they have time at their disposal. You can give it to them through the advertising columns. /I * t iittttrnir.it*-* <»is ^ darh-roliH wine* thmnrh ymir team* -hleld hlm.eir nnd^r lh. ctoak of ih^}|(|||i(||| BBrf ^^ „f |fcrjN, ^ fj||# i l«*i•!♦•*. Siit mtlil ytm truly l«r*> llfr- j and mt* another; nol until yon wlortv 1 iindevainnd tw»r ord<*r«4 htirmonifNi; ttt*' ******* *irtt\\9 fci"HMo -I9*. rt* ■ *■ ,,,■.*■,. ^U- . I ntiA M-mfrlii- -hv V"»i»i*m»'* d'*i i«rmi»h*mil#* of bn\\i" 14-ttnll in tbe i*i«rtm-rm of Juatiet.JmfMfi.ni adKiicf dlaenven. th«f rtddl»|fnitfrnltv. -rooi^mtlon and Vbritt \\mmtbUt*iwi*tulwn«*iim^*r'm-^r-u,'i -,bt- tortvm m4 i!t«r ophiiis and|jik*. <<,mi»aa«(un, *fcaii you •»t«»r ihf itandln-g of labor eonfUrtu, Wlifn I rnoaulw* th»t lb« i-waltm ihouaht |tl»kMl him of the fun. carrlffd hy lhe]„t net urn **.rl* *#*>»*4Hr»H«r fr*»m law--IT M \\V. Jotimsl THAT TCftfttaLE ANSWtR *\\t ■»*.*» 1A%M HI.,* lltDt.u ()»!# It.:illtlltll of A*T tht* •» * l**r* rr,-* IH*' and b«tll»l an ll^T^L.^J* .„!L'-', *a*rr !*I!,,.,,rT#hw! inmr mm »,w»W in t*»j happy and prn»;t.-nm« HiltlriMon Hhoffltnn*. «lild* \\ •hat do yoo mppm*' n*\\*h**x*wtmn1 net of lh*. u*n«At* »b#»ll.! Aad, at* «»» honi»y l***'* romb, th<» aptral **n-jund th«- wa> P<'»>(int we |i»:.»*». ; nt tbt* entt-i Why, I know nothing «twwt» a-irJ,«-fn, .^ i.oantlfnl; eyen ot Ihi 'wy»«lfr li-ork'* la»l. ott. Th#» I aaked bim tf be wm i**.ti *»•: %«l thai onr nrt-nt. f'omrad*** rf>HtkmMn» n"-etmfllp* in u-t-.s' ,.,.,w!i>,, ,. < rt;,!!,!**. *, '-, !ilt ',,„ ,,.• werw anppoa«d lo be »»#d. H«* r*>i«l*d|ijon. t*x'*a1*4 »h# mlehtv »hi*» ht- «,!« »>*tf fhfit I,,** J .*. , ■•! *,- i ... ' * il*'l. ,1' l,..** {*. ■* ... ,ln. „i r.,,,,,.. .9 MUttll* t*y *■! nlmui iheai. Titer*- mu l»« i*«» 'tttea-\\ homnn inli«lltit*fnr# tm tloa bill what Mr. i||l» ', opinion thai tba kwk-wl-ofi? and af mpatiiit-m »r* arm^d ><"raiit|ii!#, ii** f^l&tjtjg *,*(**;,. entad prr- V haul anawrr 'MiiU'^K ;»*,*« reai'hed It* *a>|ln Knropi-. Sf-.- ^ * it. ti ti.. fa-rhaU *)■■< t ti* i*t»i« me nt** th* »■«• I.R-:*.* t"**t>- tO'.t*" i% it-.tt .,1 lu-r ■*'■' p* .;» #iir*c. lliu <■ lii'.-ir III*- Uitnt-ix rttj*t <*r t-f-srimr bh< »1<-tlm* '■• a-n-1 M j-»'.«-»» W*- . , i,,,.. • ;**, , .. . ij.iiit, p-t ,-tMl *r.l'Hr>tc mbtml , ,,.,*,.., i-i ...,, , »,,.»JsP..j i\\-.', ttAt t-t tta hvpo *TS»*f '*,': tt* 'tb*. t*»rnj-e ftf f-tm*mW:r,t •#-,i<-«'tt= In -%*•> mlitera|*f thi- *tl» »f**.| latae tt"*mX* Great Northern Railway t% m-lffn'ruiK r»|'*>«H--i;ti|,» Allfwl»•»,« ruiitiii (fi|i tntrm tmm Kt-rni.. t,, ,l.-«i»,«<%ft«**i if, V*.-t«< llwiinM-ici- Vn.-« *t ..*,*■'a, t»ftl«r!'i nml l^tMwv Ainu IVirtlaml *l« 1-t.mtftti Mn*.« tin; .'-.»«« VorH. ,-i»».-r|.'H*u*fX. Tkketi for steam ahip to all Bnropean points ean tw ut: red at dejH.1. * , rS*r**l rtswrtmrttw ,-.» j^f^t^A fcr £wj §. Wc*t Vo0 for $1.25 Regular $2.00 for $1.50 Regular $2.50 for $1.75 Leather Goods 2o per cent Discount off all Leather Goods, ladies' and gents' dressing cases, manicure sets, collar boxes, jewel eas-es, military Iniir brushes and brush and comb sets. Dolls Dressed Dolls, regular $2.00 for $1.50 Dressed Dolls, regular $1.25 for 95 •' Unbreakable Dolls, extra large size .. 50c. and $1 See our Window of Dolls at HALF PRICE Dolls that are Strongly made, jointed, very nicely Dressed and every one goes to sleep PRESENTS FOR LADIES •Just arrived a splendid selection of good, very suitable for Christmas Gifts--Neckwear, Bead Bags, Waists, Gloves, Handkerchiefs. Kimonos and many other useful and dainty gifts. See the Window Men's Department Gift buying in our Men's Department is a real pleasure. The suggestions for the1 men and boys are so numerous you have no worry in making suitable selections. Mufflers—Silk or Wool Fitted Suit Cases Fitted Club Bags Fur-lined Gloves Sox and Tie Sets Dressing Gowns, Smoking Jackets Ties in Fancy Boxes Suspenders in boxes Armbands in boxes , Warm Wool-lined Mocha Gloves Suspender and Garter Sets , Handkerchiefs (Initialed or Plain) Tie, Cuff Button and Tie Pin in Fancy Boxes Our great variety in each of the above lines will make choosing an easy m'atter. See our window display of Christmas suggestions for men. MEN'S AND BOYS' MACKINAW CLOTHING We have a most complete stock of men's and boys' Mackinaw Conts and Pants. With a pair of Mackinaw Pants on your boy, can romp and play all day in the snow and not get wet. A shake and a brush and all traces of snow and dampness is gone. Men's All-Wool Mackinaw Coats. Come in a variety of chocks; just thc thing.for this country where the snow makes a long coat a nuisance. Now is The Best Time to do Your Christmas Shopping Do you realize the benefits you get by doing your Christmas shopping early?' Not-only are you enabled to make your selections quietly and carefully, and in your own time, but you have the choke of the best assortment of Christmas novelties Pernie has ever seen. You will be free from tlie hurry and flurry that attends late Christmas buying. It means greater pleasure and more satisfaction with wour " selections. c Any selection you may choose may bo left in our care until the day before Christmas. Grocery Specials Fancy Okanagan Celery, 3 lbs .25 Fancy Okanagan Cabbage, per lb 02 Fancy Okanagan Red Cabbage, per lb. 02*/a Fancy Okanagan Beets, 34 lbs 25 Fresh Killed Turkey, per lb 22 Fresh Killed Geese, per ib ( .20 Family Mixed Biscuits, per lb 15 Dairy Butter, 1 lb. bricks 30 Robin Hood Porridge. Oats, 5 lbs 25 Robin Hood (Dream of Wheat, 3 pkgs 25 Lowney's Cocoa, y» lb. tins , 20 Roquefort Cheese, per lb 40 Peaches, 2 lb tins, 2 for 35 Plums, 2 lb. tins, 2 for 25 Heinz' Pork nnd Beans, large size, 2 for 45- Heinz' Pork and Beans, medium size, 2 for... .35 Siam Rice. 0 lbs 50 Roger's Pure Cane Syrup, 2 lb. tins 15 I The Store of Quality TRITES-WOOD COMPANY, Ltd Money Saving Prices \\ BRANCHESAT FERNIE, "MICHEL, NATAL AND COAL CREEK J Geo. D. Herron On the War A dear comrade of ours inter.) viewed one ot the most famous American Socialists, Comrade Dr. (ieorge I lerron, who Is also a learned sociologist, He has been living these last faw years ln our city, devoting himself to study, and he has been following the Italian Socialist movement witb great Interest. The interview, very important and profound. Is the expression of a soul sincerely and enthusJaHtlcnlly Ho-Piat- Int.- Therefore, we publish lt In full; also because It enables us to know the opinion of tho American Soclnllst imrty on the responsibility of the Socialist parties of different countries In this present tragical conflagration, Now let m hear what our Comrade Mr. Her-ron has to say: Ih> yon believe what the bourgeois and the democrats now believe, thai the International work ot Socialism will be destroyed by the present warY •The existing Socialist partlet* may ba destroyed bnt not the international vnrtt nf S/w<'»tl«m. Bv-vn If the 'Hunt that Is fttared should nome to pass; If the duration and dcvantntln* *tti*f* el the war should so* exhaust both governments and peoples that, un tor the strain of it. tliey should give way, and universal chaos follow; If out of this chaos should rise new tyrants and tyrannies; still the need or socialism, so deeply and patiently Bown In the human soli, will ultimately bear its] .promised fruit. The co-operative World—In which all children shall be born the equal heirs of social wealth and freedom and opportunity—-will certainly come. It docs not matter under what name lt comes; its coming ls no less a universal necessity. The world cannot otherwise go on. No matter bow great the catastrophe through which mankind is now pass. Ing, beyond that catastrophe waits tbs universal communism that Is the only condition of human sanity and continuity. Human brotherhood, solidarity of the people, will perchance become reality after the present conflict? Human brotherhood may be a speedy result of tbe present conflict. That will depend largely on the con- f!U '.7; ',:.:t~A.'.j uitS, AatntUiU, h mmiun a terrible thing to say, but It Is no !<•«« true, th»t the grMt danger to th-t? working class, to the people Interna- tional, )!«« In a too early peace being *tm*ll^t*t* t.n-91 •?$ ■*Mf'A"i "4^«f*■ ■*' *sf™ig«g* , "* **• *ftnji» - - ***%■ No Matter How Well You Fool Your apfwtHe ia bmtitl t« fe*-! Ihe n***\\ of *wimethintf *»ac- «>f|ilioiifilly fnsty nim! gwiil nt tliis -particular acasotL ami iH'injr careful about thc in eat you fancy i« on important fn.-- tor. Government inspected Meats 1" , 9 * * i . > * - - * ..*,*,'n ...,., t.',*. .;.,.. »«..».. 09,1 , ■**» Mill k***W .*»VC .« -tU»Ul*«ktttt|| ytm ehnnlri insist on. Don't think tbat Wattse we give yon hifh frnnntif mml thnt onr prx*m nr* Mflt. "QUALITY OUR HOBBY" The 41 Market Co. oon eluded by the rulers and diplomats. Xow t'hat the catastropne nas come, for Uie sake of the workers It should be complete and final. It should contiuuo until existing govern- metnu break under the strain of It, It should continue until the peoples, looking out over a Europe that has become a graveyard, looking out over their weed-grown fields and ruined homes, and reflecting on their shattered lives, shall resolve to make an cnJ of mere political government forever; shall resolve to take the ordering of life and labor lato their own hands, and to put the sane and brotherly administration of Industry and society in the place ot political and military organisation. The existing political und military esUblisl*- ments aro parasitic In their niture Tlie political conception ot soc'.oty !s obsolete. It is really an Impoirture, existing only through a vast hypnosis. Through Its existence thc people who toil receive but a tithe of wbat they produce. Tbe bulk of their proluct i* «tif,orhed by the monstrous pollt'cn! and military parasites. The secret of all thia tbe people are bound to discover sooner or later. And, as t aald, the danger of tbe -present catastrophe , Is; that the rulers and politicians may j become apprehensive and for their iteti sell-preservatton, conclude to a too early peace. It Is not at all Ira- [io»»r.ilt- thiii. Uir-ttitteiifd with social revolution front within. Germany and I Kngland and Russia and France may j compromise their Issues uirougn secret diplomacy, nnd conclude a peace that shall be merely a true, leaving Karat* Industrially and toeially speaking Just * here It was. What Is the opinion of tbe American itoctaltftts on the con-duct of tbe jtienaaa Socialists a tin b»vo supported an aggressive wsr. a war enforced by tb* Kalf*r*« pant}*'* that party ls without excuse, and its leaders know lt. And English or American Socialists also know tbat the conduct ot their so-called German Comrades is inexcusable. They may try to say that the German Social Democracy will be found true when the time for the action comes, Hut the time for action bas come un& gone, and the Socialist party of Germany has not acted. It has only proved how destitute lt is of -courage, of sincerity, of Socialist principle. And it has proved ita, utter lack of moral force as well as Its lack- of fidelity to freedom and to International Socialism. The Social Democratic party of Germany could hove prevented this world catastrophe If it bad had tbe manhood In it to do so. If the 4,000,- 000 men who vote for Socialist candl- flutes hurt sn decided, nnd thoir loaders had oo ordered, every wheel In German factories or on Oerman rallraods would have ceased to turn tho moment Germany declared war, Tbla would hate Involved Insurrection, and would have resulted In Socialists bolng shot, But it Is iho business of So- deists to be shot when a great crisis arrives. If there had been enough men In Germany ready to give their lives for the cause tbey profess, tbey could bave changed the fare of tbe world, To my mlml, human history ore- sent* no moral failure more appalling, more stupendous or enduring In Its consequences than the miserable failure of the aerman 8oelal De* mocrscy in ihis day of its opportunity. It had, I say, the opportunity to begin n new epoch for mankind, that may come to pass as a result of tbe world -catastrophe might hare been brought about without tlw cntaa- trepbe-if tbe German Hocialista bad acted promptly and nobly la Mw bow .of ',%tU opportunity, Tbt* wmefwal the world by thia piece of impjV.jre. Tbey grasped at the excuse of Czarlsm as a last resource. It was a fear for their own skins, and tbe lack of what their forefathers would have called backbone.—N. Y. Call. "WOLFE, OR THE CONQUEST OF QUEBEC," AT THE 1316 lianas* of the trriftttirity of tbe | devastation Is a Judgment on tbe i«»t I ass eot fully informed, by pa- peri or letters, as to the general st-fls also sn utter condemnation of ma- Htifc!<» ot Amerfccmt Hiwtaffits toward the conduct of the Hoelallsfs of (lor* many, though I fair tbat many ot naaiity of Oerman Hoelallsm. And It tert-illsm as a pWforophy of life. The economic Interprotatton of history Is tr»i«; but tba adoption of material- .* ^lt-t»4tl.iJ99,- 9*? -4,1 9*-* I* ^t.9* ImcM-i i.ni;,' ipMii.'.Ii ilium' * i. • .'.-J', i and lulclfectua! dlclntefratloa. H» lb* Anw-rlwi* -HmtfaM-rt-n wmom* tb# Justification tb* neman Roctallst* have offered as nn explanation of vtMMtMM, .mmtmrnkt, *t*u*n *m itm This grand historical film, ln five parts, will be shown at the above bouse on Monday, December 8th. The following ls taken from the last scene in the battle; Montcalm, emerging from bis tent, grows uneasy when he bears the sound of firing. He learns of tbe state of affairs. The bugles summon the French troop to battle and they march forth to the Plains of Abraham. Montcalm calls upon Vaudreull, tbe governor, for assistance, but the cowardly official refuses to render aid. The French approach within firing distance of their foe. Wolfe delivers a stirring address to hii men as the French approach. The battle •Commences. Tbe opposing forces come together with a clash that sends both sleds reeling. Forward tbey spring, slashing and stabbing like madmen. Wolfe U lu lb« -UiUikeel ol (be fray. A shot strikes bim. He falls, A tremendous shouting arrests hii agony, "They run! They run!" cries one of bis aides, M\\Vho ranr grasps Wolfe. ***nie Bneray!" "Xow Ood be praised,- tbe dying A1! j man wbispers. "I dla happy." At tbt mmw moment, Montcalm, des- peralely striving to check tbe rout. Is mortally wounded. The Frencb commander Is carried Ut bit headquarters. He Is Informed that bis wound Is mor- ML' -'■■■'• -How long shall I live!—iwelre bmre more or least-tin awei tha bet- ter. i am happy that f shaft not fire to ee* she unrrender of Quebec*" be *i***4 ., -ftW*,.* I principal r*eeoa tba Impending danger !< ie«.!#>rthlp antl tiie r««tts of Hcraum ! Social Democracy. I can, tb#r»fer#, jORiy «n«*k for myself aa aa Ameri- j ran -Socialist, not knowing how many '■ fit fi.i* tuirt •"*, *■* f - - - - * | opinions. j To saa tbe example of tbe German | of IN Csarlemf i-kx-laliMls Is one of atter apoetat-j and Tbe presenting of (be danger of I failure, tkrmaa Social Desnocracr baa esarlsm as a reason for tbe approval | proved itself a traitor to Socialism, oj of the war en tke part af Oerman {labor, t« freedom and deanomrr. «adIfbrtalMta M an nftenbontbt. iM tin jMtonld be outlawed bf tbe u.U'*w»#.| utterly dishonest em at tbat Tba ftfonal itortalliit mo-rwa—t lute**,'1t**r »ff*».-ir»tm hn* tft-nlty, e* mor* ■■ mn*4 by tb* {wvwnt ooadact of tb*t j i*e do *Jtb iiii aouaimi ot tbe Utrmne j party,, we may say tbat tfttr* Is ne isoriailsts tbaa tba fear of aa tarasln* ■Honunii!. amwmmit in Gatftaai- TV n j by tba armiee of Mara. Ana-use tier-*- Is miy on immmm ptKMt$ •**"? rH it rtprameoto a eertala **mtbm At a****, aad natfttng mot*, tbe eW0ett ut swii-di -it- pWii^" it, mxm* •a**,,*, *Yf*n*mut vt ««4i NOTICI I, »*ii»a*» Sirrtih, nt Wernt* V»t*r ami, nf tba City of Pernie, ttCU hereby | give notice tbat my wife, Kate Smltk, bating left my tied aad board. 1 will not ba responsible for My ma „ AttAe teeettm by mr ttm tbls data. (Mt*«d» RAMUBL MUTH. FtvaU, ft. tr . Iw-crmber Art, !*»♦. ia»a loststtsts pavfectty well know tt, tbtf ar* tat tn tft# taaat Am*tinm tb*me*1a*e *b*o tb*r trr to e***tr* .'»r*% i XO VXST Tiiree9*roomm Amtt^tem Hi. Vaitni Aw, Ptmla. Mra. E. mmtmttf H*»*, tl OsNaw Are. WemtA *b c motet tr? ISIS THEATRE FIRST IN EVERYTHING WORTH WHILE SPECIAL-Saturday Matinee & Evening WAR PICTURES British Troops Landing in France And Scenes Around The Capture of L0UVAIN UNINERSAL BOY No. 6 "Little Matty" meeti DeWolf Hopper and becomes the News Boys Friend OM HIGH SEAS Two^^Mp" Joker Comedy R0SBS & TROUSERS mamwaamaewmmmgj^^ SPECIAL—Mondiy Dre 7,1 day only Oreat Canadian Hlatarteal War .Pletars WOLFE, "^SST t* I Rente of Motloa Pfetsroe A »rn# Metnrtrat t*«i»T*»*(iM1i» nf i*** Hatim on tba Plalne nl Abrabim Prodnaad Is Canada on tii mitt locations. mrtlUBf—MwMMmII Yonr «Mr ebaare of aaetag tba only real OUMdiaa H-stnre atar prodneed. •KbUAW aVMWH. UHILORIN-* MATI Wit MONDAY. ■ WtONISMY and THURtOAV. Dee. Mb ottA ttth, Man PMMAN in the ftellfckiftf Military Drams THE MAN ON THE BOX PtOTURIS VOU ftfAf.IT WANT TO ttt AT THt MIS / I i l^fe^1 Ptl 4*~ ******** *itW"*"***'»« I fl'-"""@en, "Preceding Title: The Fernie Ledger

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