@prefix ns0: . @prefix edm: . @prefix dcterms: . @prefix dc: . @prefix skos: . @prefix geo: . ns0:identifierAIP "c8321c8f-237d-473b-9232-f3554a080435"@en ; edm:dataProvider "CONTENTdm"@en ; dcterms:contributor "W. Blakemore"@en ; dcterms:issued "2017-03-21"@en, "1908-08-08"@en ; edm:aggregatedCHO "https://open.library.ubc.ca/collections/pwv/items/1.0344338/source.json"@en ; dc:format "application/pdf"@en ; skos:note """ j Kingsford Smith & Co. Stock and General AUCTIONEERS ■Commission and Real Estate Agents. 167 Cordova St. Vancouver. 3 Victoria Edition The Week R British Columbia Review, Published at Victoria and Vancouver B. ©. &g mrmnr -5 _ mnrvmnr roi «•« tv? f. Stewart WUUams Hilton Keith I E STEWART WILLIAMS*Co £ AUCTIONEERS E COMMISSION ANS £> REAL ESTATE A6ENTS jo 11 FORT ST. VICTORIA, B. C. y tire, the losses aggregating three-quar- ers of a million dollars. The heaviest losers were the pioneers who had labor- Iously built up their various trades and msinesses and found everything swept iway, with very inadequate insurance. ..ow in 1908 comes the greatest disaster If all, from a material standpoint, for prae- ically the whole of the town is destroyed, mly a few private residences and ten or dozen miners' cottages remain, if one Ixcepts the cement block in which the Coal Company's offices are established and vhich stands in the centre of a large quare. The gross loss in Fernie alone annot be less than $2,000,000, and a con- ervative estimate of the damage in the urrounding country, chiefly to lumber, laces it at $7,000,000. The latter is the lore serious aspect of the case since it leans the destruction of the raw material ipon which a great industry depended, and Perme is thus deprived of one of its chief ources of revenue. No one who knows fernie is surprised at what has happened, ne pioneers always expected the city to e wiped out and those who were accus- omed to conditions in the West have always maintained that it would be subject recurring fires until the surrounding Iiountain slopes were stripped of timber, 'he configuration of the Elk Valley ren- ers this almost a certainty. It is nar- ow, throughout, the Elk Kiver has bur- owed a course like a thread for nearly hundred miles, and the Kanges of the Iiockies rise precipitously almost from the rater's edge. It is a known fact that the alley forms a kind of funnel, and that he wind invariably blows either up or Jlown, rarely across; at times it blows iercely, even in summer clays. Not a year ias passed since the establishment of the Jity in 1897 but there have been serious iiish fires enveloping the valley in smoke, nd always threatening to overwhelm the ■^habitants. Mr. William Fernie truly ays that the only safety lay in surround- ng the town with a broad cleared belt, f this could have been done ten years go it might have held all the bush fires 11 check, but it would have been an ex- I'emery difficult and expensive operation. •,'hen one remembers that the destructive- ess of a bush fire depends upon the velo- ity of the wind; and that when the fire cached Fernie last week a tornado was ■aging it would be almost impossible to efine the limits of a safe clearing. Sparks lave been known to carry half a mile, and fnyone who has watched the progress of bush lire can testify to the fact that new ires will start up hundreds of yards in idvance of the main fire. If -Mr. Fernie's EDITORIAL suggestion has any value it is for other Western towns which have not been overtaken by the fire fiend. Fernie at terrible cost is now protected by miles of devastated country. Three things stand out conspicuously from the disheartening record of Fernie's disaster. The heroism and resourcefulness of its citizens, the widespread sympathy aroused, and the prompt and generous contributions for the relief of the sufferers. In all these respects Fernie comes very near to establishing a record. It is much too early yet to learn the details of that terrible clay, but enough has leaked out to show that the citizens of Fernie set an example to the world in the courage, coolness ancl energy which they displayed. It is marvellous, when the circumstances are considered, that fewer than twenty lives were lost out of at least six thousand threatened. \\\\ ith flames of fire leaping from building to building quicker than men could enter and return, with a belt of fire feeding upon dried bush ancl lumber surrounding them, and with a raging wind to fan the flames and carry on the work of destruction at lightening speed it is nothing short of miraculous that fatalities have not to be recorded by the hundred. That such would have been the case but for the splendid qualities displayed by the citizens is abundantly clear. The railway men who assembled and manned trains and rushed their living freight between walls of fire to a place of safety have earned undying fame, and one cannot think without a thrill of admiration of the brave telegraph operator who shouldered his instrument and tramped literally through the fire from Hosmer to Fernie, cutting in on a wire and reeling off his message to the outside world ensuring prompt succor. His name has not even leaked out but he is a hero, and men have received the Victoria Cross for less glorious deeds. The telegraphic reports all unite in praising Mayor Tuttle, who rose to the occasion, and with Mr. AV. K. Koss simply spent himself in superhuman efforts to protect life and relieve suffering. When the full story is told it will be found that these men but represented hundreds of others ancl illustrated what will ever hereafter be known as "the Fernie spirit" which within forty-eight hours of the direst catastrophe commenced, for the second time, to rebuild their city literally upon the still burning and smoking ashes of its ruins. Fernie may have been unfortunate, if may be situated in a fatal valley, it may be designated a City of Doom, but as long as "the Fernie spirit" survives it can never be destroyed. Disaster instead of creating pessimism arouses in its citizens the sublimest optimism, and the world is the richer for the moral influence of a people who meet disaster with a brave heart, and refuse to see anything in the future but hopefulness ancl success. The B, C. Contingent which Picnicing at attended the Quebec Ter- Quebec. centenary must have had a veritable picnic, if one may credit the accounts of those who have returned alive. As an illustration of "how not to do it" it would be difficult to find anything more enlightening than the conduct of those who had charge of the expedition. The Militia authorities at Ottawa have not been singularly happy in their treatment of the Fifth Keginient for some time past, but they evidently resolved to make up for all shortcomings on the Quebec trip. Thus, before the contingent started the members were promised an allowance of $1.50 a day whilst en route, instead of which when the contingent left \\\\ innipeg the Militia authorities took the catering into their own hands, aud in lieu of the $1.50 a day supplied three very inferior meals, for whicli the men had to pay 50 cents each, whether they ate or not. As some of these meals consisted of bread and jam, the authorities did not err on the side of extravagance. One day the bread supply ran out and only by dint of their superior knowledge of arithmetic did the authorities manage to feed twenty-two men on eighteen slices of bread. This bread and jam school boy treatment aroused intense amusement among the other contingents and the B. C. Troup was dubbed "Laurier's Own." The climax was reached when the invitations for the military ball aud other functions at Quebec were issued. Unfortunately the B. C. Officers failed to catch the Speakers' eye, ancl Col. Hail, in spite of the fact that he was commander of all the forces west of Winnipeg, as well as Adjutant Stern and other B. C. Oihcers were completely ignored. No wonder that on the return journey the contingent was a little downspirited and gave vent to its feelings in a sign conspicuously displayed on the outside of the Colonist car. It ran as follows: "British Columbia boys returning from Quebec, weary, worn and starved by the Laurier Government." This is not the first time that the Militia authorities have proved their inability to cope with the simplest demands of the Militia service, but it is as discreditable to them as many which have preceded it. Mayor Hall has returned The Water from j,is Eastern trip and Question. has signalized his re-entry into Municipal affairs by excluding the press from the deliberations of the Council on the water uestion, which is by far the most important topic of discussion at the present time. Mayor Hall is resentful of criticism and declares that in the East it is not customary for citizens to find fault with thc conduct of those who are intrusted with the management of civic affairs. He takes comfort from the fact that other cities have tlieir water problems, and apparently considers that because Montreal or Toronto is prepared to put up with bad water, A'ictoria should be grateful that it may follow suit. Even if Mayor Hall were correct in his facts it does not follow that his deduction would be accepted. But alas for Mayor Hall's facts, in the Montreal Daily Star of August the lst is a most critical and condemnatory letter by a well known citizen, Mr. A. E. Alexander, in which he rakes the Council over in good style, blames thein for their supineness and neglect, points tn the ease of Manchester which neglected the same thing until its citizens rose in arms against the continued use of "dish-water" ancl compelled the Council to carry out a project for bringing pure water from lakes two hundred miles distant. So that Mayor Hall is entirely in the wrong in supposing that the citizens of Montreal are any less critical of thc misdoings of their Council than the citizens of Victoria. No one wishes to hamper the Council or obstruct the progress of any scheme which will relieve the water situation, but it is difficult to obstruct a thing which is not moving, and public confidence will not he strengthened by the decision of the Mayor to keep it in the dark upou a matter which will very soon demand independent action on the part of the City, Whilst on this subject it may be as well to point out that the colonist is in error in stating that the Water Commissioner has power to demand a supply from the Esquimalt Waterworks Co. on statutory ternis. If the Colonist will study the charter it will find that such a demand can only be made when the City is in a position to prove that its present source of supply is "inadequate for its population." Everybody but the City Council believes this to he a fact, but unfortunately that astute body backed up by the expert opinion of Mr. Adams maintains that Elk Lake is adequate for a population of 45,000 to 50,000, a considerable advance upon the present population of \\ ictoria. Fortified by this opinion it will be difficult for the Council to make its demand upon the Esquimalt Waterworks Co. Perhaps the Colonist will look into this, and as it is anxious to elucidate the subject to the fullest let the public have tne benefit of its researches. On Thursday last thc The Victoria Victoria Musical Society Musical Society, held its annual meeting. The officers, aud in particular Mr. Geo. Phillips, the Director, must be congratulated on the splendid report handed in. In spite of large fees paid to such world renowned artists as Paderewski and Kubelik, there is a surplus of nearly $1,000, which will enable the Committee to make the most attractive engagements for the ensuing season. The Society has demonstrated its usefulness and as it aims not only at furnishing enjoyment to the public but at promoting musical taste and the teaching of music in our schools it has a double claim for support upon all who value culture ancl art. The membership is now upwards of six hundred, ancl if it could be raised to a thousand, as it should, there is no limit to the possibilities of the very highest class musical entertainment in Victoria. When there are so many Coming Back complaints from English To Marry. people who settle in the Northwest, it is encouraging to run across the ease of at least one girl who although gently nurtured enters into the breezy spirit of the West and learns to tackle the business of life in the right spirit. After spending two years with her brother on a ranch in the Cypress Hills, she has gone home to buy her wedding trousseau, and will shortly return 'to keep house for someone else." She winds up a most interesting letter in the London Daily Mail with the following paragraph which cannot be too widely circulated for the benefit of girls who are disappointed because they came west for a perpetual holiday:—"Many English girls go out as wives to Canada with romantic ideas of roughing it on the prairie with "dear Harry.' But when they come lo the practical work of washing 'dear Harry's' shirts and cooking his meals, the romance is apt to fade, and only a disappointing commonplace is left! Every woman who goes out to the Wesl must make up her mind to hnd her sole happiness and joy in her home surroundings, and she must be both able and willing to lead a life of hard work and self-sacrifice.' THE WEEK, SATURDAY, AUGUST 8, i»o8. At The Street * Corner a p By THB LOUNOER _P ty*J^/»t\\r~*%n _ »ee)fr-fJ%/*p I strongly deprecate the criticism which has been levelled at the defenceless head of Aid. Richard Hall in connection with the notorious dog by-law. People of all sorts and conditions have seen fit to unburden themselves in the columns of the daily press all because the worthy Alderman, finding himself the proud possessor of a pet idea, clung to it with the proverbial tenacity of the British bull-dog. Surely the last person to denounce him for exhibiting one of the most characteristic traits of tlieir favourite animal should be dog lovers. Further, I am not sure -that all who have written on the subject are familiar with the genesis of the idea. Consideration for the feelings of Aid. Hall prevents me from elucidating this point further than to say that on a certain morning not many weeks ago he might have been seen performing a decidedly humble but necessary chore at the entrance to his office as a consequence of that degeneracy in the canine race so bitterly yet withal humourously decried by one Launce of Shakespearean memory. No wonder that the ire of Alderman Hall was aroused, and yet it was more in sorrow than in anger that he vowed then and there to protect his fellow citizens and the business men of Government street from a similar distressing contretemps. In spite of the bitter criticism" with which he has been assailed, he has proved himself as good as his word, and hereafter the faithful canine may only decorously parade the business sections of the city in leash. Have any of Aid. Hall's critics estimated how many thousands of dollars a year this precautionary by-law will save the tradesmen of Victoria? To say nothing of the added air of respectability which our sidewalks will gain now that dogs are no longer allowed to comport themselves as lower animals. But, I am in possession of a secret, at least it has been a secret up to now, and like many other secrets, of which erotic novelists and perfervid poets haye told us, it burns within my breast and cannot longer be restrained. It is that the zeal of Aid. Hall is by no means exhausted, and that in the interest always of his suffering fellow citizens, he has cast his eye upon the eater-wauling "tommy" and nerve racking "rooster." No longer will night be made hideous and the early morning unrestful by these "betes noirs" of drowsers. Every member of the feline tribe when it crosses the doorstep, and every rooster when he starts on his meander- ings beyond the confines of the poultry yard, must have a string attached to his leg and bc gently led hither and thither wherever his sweet fancy or that of his owner may lead. This is one of the most comprehensive philanthropic schemes ever evolved from the brain of a Victoria alderman. Those who thought that the ingenuity of Aid. Hall was exhausted when he had placed the dog on leading strings, made a very great mistake. It is not until they see the frolicsome tommy being carefully piloted along Government street with a string or a ribbon attached to his hind leg, and the flirtatious rooster similarly anchored to the delicate wrist of a dainty dame, in faint but burlesque reminiscence of the days of falconry, that Victoria will realize the stupendous services of Aid. Hall and the wide possibilities which the municipal career offers to a really fertile and practical brain. I am very pleased to see that the effect, of a letter printed in the last issue of The Week has been so prompt and satisfactory; it had reference to the provision of a public water tap, or some other more euphonious substitute. The idea immediately commended itself to the minds of the City Councillors, and according to a report of the proceedings of the Coun- Mumm's Champagne Reigns Supreme at Every Famous Banquet, It is the one Champagne used exclusively at the very highest public functions throughout the world—the wine of Kings and Connoisseurs, the Champagne by which other champagnes are judged. G. H. Mumm & Co.'s Selected Brut is a brut Champagne of the very highest quality, made of selected cuvees of vintage years specially adapted for brut wines. It is a very dry and genuine Brut. Champagne of exceeding purity without being heavy. G. H. Mumm & Co.'s Extra Dry is conceded to be the finest produced this decade; made from selected grapes of the choicest vineyards in the Champagne District noted for its superb quality, natural dryness and absolute purity. Our series of Menus of Famous Dinners, where Mumm's Champagne and White Rock Water are invariably included, will be continued next week. PITHER & LEISER "The B. C. Home of Mumm's Champagne," Cor. Fort & Wharf Sts., Victoria. cil meeting of Wednesday night the deficiency is to be supplied at once. But why limit the accommodation to one point? No doubt the James Bay Boat-house is a very suitable location, but surely another might be provided near the post office, and another near the corner of Yates and Government. This is a small matter but a great convenience. I was very much amused at an editorial which appeared in the Colonist on Sunday last, or to be more accurate, I was amused at the title, "National Bumptiousness." The article is a criticism of what is generally considered to be the "star" failing of the great people who are fortunate enough to live south of the International Boundary line. There may be some ground for the criticism, but it would not have strained the logic of the argument to have included those who have temporarily resided under the Stars and Stripes, nor would it have been out of place if the writer had apologised for treating the subject in the columns of the Colonist. It does not detract from the merits of the performance to recall the fact that one who enjoys the reputation of being the wisest of men once said, "there is a time for all things." A complaint has reached me to which I would respectfully call the attention of the Hotel Managers of the city, it is that the arrivals of guests published in the newspapers are often belated. To be of value these lists should be published as quickly as possible after the visitors reach the city, especially as some of them only remain for a day. Several instances have been brought to my notice where friends of well known citizens had been and gone before their names appeared in the paper. This causes much disappointment and largely defeats the object of publication. Whether the fault rests with the management, or with the newspapers, or with both it should be remedied. The system of piling up the arrival list until it reaches formidable dimensions in order to make a brave showing, as is done in some cases, is altogether unjustifiable, and should not be countenanced by the press. (fr. A SKIN CREAM TEST. Nothing teaches like experience. If you have a scratch, slight cut, blackhead or pimple troubling you, you will be in a position to test the virtues of Dr. T. Felix Gouraud's Oriental Cream, and to appreciate its healing and purifying qualities. Then, with all doubts quickly removed, a continued use will demonstrate its value as a skin beautifier and purifier, and how fully it carries out the high claims made for it. At Druggists and Fancy Goods dealers. No. ~? Boys' School \\ Suits at Reduced Prices This Week ALLEN & CO. Fit°Reform Wardrobe i C.H.TITE&C0. PAINTERS, PAPER-HANGERS Wall Paper from a-J^c up. No old stock. Estimates given. Prices Cheaper than ever. COR. YATES AND BROAD STS. WANTED WANTED—Young men for Firemen and Brakemen, instruct you at home by mail. For free Information send stamp to National Railway Training .School, Inc., 376 Robert St. (Room 67), St. Paul, Minn., U.S.A. Y. W. C. A. iao8 Government Street VICTORIA. VICTORIA, B.C., LAND DISTRICT. District of Coast (Rivers Inlet). TAKE NOTICE that the B. C. Canning Co., Ltd., of London, Eng., occupation Canners and Sawmill owners, intends to apply for permission to lease the following described foreshore and submerged land: Commenolng ta a post marked B. C. C. Co., S.E. Cor., planted at high water mark on island forming part of Lot 3, Range ,2 Coast District, about three chains southwesterly from the church, situated on the Wannuck River, Rivers Inlet; thence due west 20 chains; thence due north about 10 ohalns; thenoe about 25 chains to S.W. corner of Lot 3 on north shore of Rivers Inlet; thence following the shore line at high-water mark in a southeasterly direction to a point about one and a half chains east of north end of bridge; thence due south to the island first mentioned; thenoe following the western shore of the island to point of commencement, and containing 50 acres, more or less. BRITISH COLUMBIA CANNING CO. 26th June, 1908. BRITISH COLUMBIA CANNING CO., LTD., •2Aug. 1 Clement A. Haynes, Agent. The SILVER SPRING BREWERY, Ltd. BREWERS OP ENGLISH ALE AND STOUT The Highest Grade Malt and Hops Used in Manufacture. PHONE S93. VICTORIA BEST WHY NOT HAVE THE THE REPUTATION OF James Buchanan & Co's SCOTCH WHISKIES Is world-wide, and stands for the BEST that can be produced. The following; brands are for sale by all the leading dealers: RED SEAL VERY OLD LIQUEUR SCOTCH ROYAL HOUSEHOLD BLACK AND WHITE RADIGER & JANION, Sols Agnts fer B.C. : LAST CALL You know the old saw about "Procrastination." Are You the Man Who early in the spring promised to TREAT THE HOUSE To a new coast of paint? Said you would, soon as the weather settled. If the sale of paints and brushes is any kind of barometer, you can "bank" on an almost unbroken spell of fine weather. Our tremendous sales predict it. It's just a little bit "strenuous" to apply color later on during the hot days of July; now it's a pleasure. We have the PARTICULAR PAINT for the PARTICULAR PURPOSE. " CI S.&W." BRANDS None other quite so good. HOUSEPAINT, ROOF PAINT, FLOOR PAINT, PORCH PAINT, CARRIAGE PAINT, ENAMELS. PAINT AND VARNISH BRUSHES. STEP LADDERS, Everything for the Job. e. g. prior & ee.. Corner Government and Johnson Streets - Victoria, B.C. LTD. LTV. You can always __ ^ It tastes different tell an M. B. cic*.r _\\Y9 ]j« than otner& Union Made. C^\\fl_tW Havana Filler. W1*|UI Made by S. A. Bantly, Victoria, B. C. Two Sizes. Sold Everywhere. MAPS OP Timber and Land. The kind that show what's taken up and what's vacant. Electric Blue Print & Map Co. Electric Blue Print and Map Co. 1218 Langley Street Victoria. B. C. COAL J. KINGHAM ft CO., Victoria Agents for the Nanaimo Vollieries New Wellington CoaL The best household coal in the market at current rates. Anthracite Coal for sale. 34 Broad Street. Phone (47 VICTORIA, B.C. The days are getting Warm. THE WILSON BAR Ii Comfortable. VISIT IT. 64S Yates St., Victoria, B. C. Leave Taur -Baggage Check* at the Pacific Transfer Co' No. 4 FORT ST. VICTORIA Flute 249. A. E. KENT, Prepriete LLOYD ft CO., practical chimnej cleaners, 716 Pandora St. Chim neys can be cleaned without malt ing an ellova mess. Try us an be convinced. Phone A476. NUF SEI THE WEEK, SATURDAY, AUGUST 8, 1908 Socialism. To come to the conclusion he is not the friend of humanity. Can you name a place on this earth where those teachings are made the foundation of any dealings between Master and man? Can you point to any of His self ap- and say they are White Horse, 15 July, 1908. Bohemian," care The Week, Victoria, B.C. Dear Sir,—A letter over your sig- pointed leaders lature appeared in The Week a short friendly to humanity—I mean the ime ago, criticizing the "Western Church? In the late 50's of the last larion" for what you termed bias- century, the churches both north and phemous remarks. I have not read south were among the most bitter the Clarion's article referred to, but opponents of the abolition of black I am quite sure many readers of The slavery in the United States and quot- Week would be glad to hear some- ej much scripture to support their thing from you regarding the other ciajmS| even ;ls tociay tiley are amollg side- the most bitter opponents of the only You speak about the Clarion's ut- movement ever conceived for the up- terances as being illustrative of the ijftjng 0f the human race, and that true character of the men who are responsible for Socialistic journalism. This would appear to be the keynote of your article. Such an opportunity to discredit Socialism was too good for its opponents to overlook. You do not seem to be aware that Christ or Christianity is not a question at issue in any way with the Socialists, movement is Socialism. You say Christ identified himself—while on earth—with the labouring man. Does it not appear to you that at the last he has left his chosen to shift for themselves and allowed the earth and all its fulness to fall into the hands of a few? Anything the labouring classes have today they can thank they believing in perfect freedom of thejr iab0ur unions for it, and the individuals on such questions, history growjng Socialist movement. That is is already overloaded with facts about the reai bugbear to those "Whom God governments and parties forcing be- in His jnfjnjte wjsdom has given con- liefs upon people at the sword point— troi of the coal mjnes» ("Divine we do not seek any more Inquisi- R;ght» Baer) and other natural re- tions. In the Socialistic party today sources 0f thjs earth, that is why throughout the world there are truer there js a tendency to throw a legis- nen and women working for the ad- iatjve sop to the labourers occasion- .ancement of humanity than any of ally as instanced in the Conciliation :he Christian churches have produced A.ct of Canada, you mention. You lown through the ages. If a person, speak about the dignity of labour, ihe socialistic or capitalistic, today is to spirit in wllich jt js performed and earn of Christ through his socalled the true relation between capital and representatives on earth, the church iabour. Labour had no dignity and vith its priests and ministers, is it until the unions forced it there was my wonder men doubt that Christ? no relation between Capital and La- Have any of these churches done any- bour any more than that cap[tal would :hing during the last 1900 years to get out of labour all the human mor. strengthen one's faith in Christ?—and tal could produce at a starvation wage, ;he priest or minister individually, is <*a crust of bread a]]d a rag;. Labour .ery rare who by example would lead waited lgoo years for the sermon on nen to Him. True they occasionally the Mount t0 solvc its difficulties, lole out charity—admonition sand- but as Christ's representatives seemed viches—as it were but how many of to think these precepts were intended hem raise tlieir voice in protest only for the dourer, there could be igainst the causes that make charity lecessary? I fear if a parson had ;he audacity to do such a thing we no solution excepting for labour to bow its head to the yoke and cease to ask for anything but a slave's vould be treated to another heresy existence. Slavery, you know, is quite rial. Take the foremost church in out of date in spite of the scriptUral vealth and numbers—the Roman Catholic. What has this political aggregation to its credit. Contemplat- ng it past and present is it not mough to create blasphemy. It is ■esponsible in Christ's name for noth- ng but misery, degradation and ig- support. "The Golden Rule still remains the corner stone of all progressive labour legislation and that the vast improvement in labour conditions during the past fifty years is mainly due to a recognition of that principle." Previous to the past fifty years the "common people" were so lorance of the masses who are un* ortunate enough to be in its clutches. priest-bound that they dared not think i.et if we are to credit all Scrip- for themselves under penalty of hell's ;ure, this church is the only one hav- tortures—and in their endeavour to ng direct Scriptural authority. (See live up t0 the Sermon on the Mount Matthew's Gospel, chap. 16, 18 and awa|