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THE MORNING OREGONIAN, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 1902. 3 LONG SIEGE ENDED Mitchell at Last Off Witness Stand. DID HOT AGREE WITH WRIGHT Differed on Point am to Whether Two Classes of Coal Miners Should Have Sepnrnte Unions Sociological Testimony. SCRANTON, Pa., Nov. 19. After being pn the stand for four and a half days President Mitchell, of the Miners' Union, J completed his testimony before the An thracite Strike Commission at noon to day. During 3thls ordeal he ra ex amined by his own attorney and those of the Erie Company, the Delaware & Hudr son, the Delaware. Lackawanna & West ern, the Lehigh Valley and the Philadel phia. & Reading Coal & Iron Company, and also by the attorneys of the Indepen dent operators. He was followed on the witness stand by Rev. Dr. Peter Roberts, of Mahanoy City, Pa., a Congregational minister, who has studied the anthracite coal industry and has written a book on the subject. Mr. Roberta was still on the stand when the commission adjourned for the day. i One of the most Important things brought out during the cross-examination of President Mitchell today was his em phatic declaration that the miners were opposed to separating the bituminous miners from the anthracite workers, thus creating, two organizations. Commissioner Wright, as head of the Department of Labor, In his report to President Roosevelt on the coal strike, dated June 20, suggested, among other things, as "reasonable and just" to pre vent industrial conflict in. the anthracite fields, that "anthracite employes should organize an anthracite coal miners' union, Jn Its autonomy to be Independent of the United MIneworkers of America," but -which might be affiliated with it. There bas been some gossip among the small army of attorneys at the hearings' that the commission may possibly "suggest such a separate union and the fact that Mr. Wolverton touched on the matter jahows that it Is being seriously thought of In some quarters. What effect Mr. Mitchell's declaration will have on the attitude of the commissioners If this 'phase of the labor question be taken up by them. Is of course, not known. The nonunion men, that is, those who remained at work during the strike, were made a party to the arbitration plan to day by their counsel agreeing to make public the names of the men who peti tioned the commission. In connection with the non-union feature of the Investi gation. Mr. Mitchell announced that, he is also representing thousands of nonunion men who struck with the unionists and that the workmen would abide by the decision of the arbitrators, "or get out of the union." Mr. Mitchell's testimony today con tained little that was new to the com missioners, and. that of. Mr. Robers was. of a general character, regarding pie economic and sociological conditions in the anthracite coal country. The com missioners, while regretting they have to do so, still reminded both sides that they would like to have the submission of tes timony expedited. Chairman Gray sev eral times during the day interrupted and showed that ground then being gone over had already been covered. It has been suggested that counsel for both sides agree to rules for the submission of evi dence, but nothing has yet been done looking toward that end. The Detailed Report. The Anthracite Strike Commission re sumed Its hearing today with the usual large crowd in the courtroom. Mr. Mitchell, answering questions by W. W. Roe6, counsel for the Delaware. Lackawanna & Western Road, said that an Increase in wages without adopting the weighing system would not meet the demands of the miners. An eight-hour day would Increase the annual income of the men. When Mr. Ross concluded his examina tion Mr. Mitchell was cross-examined by former Congressman Wolverton, counsel for the Philadelphia & Reading Coal & Iron Company. Mr. Mitchell said it would be Impossible for him to give in detail the conditions at each mine or even un der each company. He also declared that It would neither be possible nor desirable to divide the United MIneworkers into two separate organizations, one bituminous and the other anthracite. "The anthracite miners," he said, "have had Independent and separate organiza tions In the past They have had several of them. They have gone. They do not want any more of their organizations to go the same way." The reply pf Mr. Mitchell excited some interest because of the fact that there was a suggestion made by Carroll D. Wright Jn his report of the strike to President Roosevelt. James H. -Torrey, of Scranton. repre senting the Delaware & Hudson Company, followed with a number of Inquiries on the eubject of the riot that occurred at Shen andoah. Mr. Mitchell was emphatic In saying that the reports sent out were grossly exaggerated and that only one life was lost The Sheriff's appeal to the Governor for aid, he said, was overdrawn. The individual operators who have not up to the present time pressed their cases before the commission, through one of their attorneys, Ira H. Burns, of Scran ton, Inquired of the commission If they would be given the opportunity to exam ine witnesses -when questions arise which are different with them than with the railroad companies. Judge Gray answered that they would. Mr. Mitchell, In reply to Mr. Burns, said that when a man strikes he does not vol untarily give up hie job. but he strikes for an improvement in the conditions of his job. If he wins he gets back the po sition: if he, loses he goes back with his bat in his hand and asks for a job. Case of Nonunion Slincrs. Judge Gray here interrupted to explain the understanding of the commission with respect to the returning of men who had struck. He said: "I think the understanding Is that pend ing the consideration of the questions by this commission the strikers were to re turn to work and I think the further un derstanding Is don't let me be misunder stoodthat the nonunion men should not be interfered with nor displaced from em ployment generally by the return of the union men." Mr. Mitchell declared with emphasis In the course of subsequent examination that the miners will carry out to the lettev the decision of the commission "or go oit of our union." Judge Gray then announced the deci sion of the commission in the matter of the application of John T. Lenahan and John T. O'Brien, attorneys for the non union men. to appear -m the case. In the light of all their calms, said Judge Gray, they will be allowed to appear, but the commission could not consent to the with holding from the public of the names of I.OUR STRONG B--- tr- lr5" SA..7S jgj I m v- VA tt ir- v Wortman LINE OF THANKSGIVING SPECIALS THIS PROVE . GREAT MONEY - i WEEK " WILL Artistic Picture Frames made to ordet. In Art Department A very complete supply of Brain ard & Armstrong's non-fading, smooth-finished Embroidery Silks in all Colors and Twists. Also every kind of bead for fancy work, including those for jew- eled work, and special Steel Beads and Steel Mountings for knitted purses. Great Thanksgiving Redaction Food Choppers The "Classic" and ''Universal." Present-day household necessi ties. They greatly lighten the labor of preparing substantial dishes and aid in the successful " making of special dainties. Raw and cooked meats, fruit, vegetables, bread, crackers and cheese can be chopped either fine or coarse with them. 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Following are, a few of the reductions: $14.00 -rugs for $ 9.00 18.00 rugs for 13.50 23.00 rugs for 15.50 $30.00 rugs-for $20.50 35.00 rugs for 24.85 '67.50 rugs for 45.00 Friday and Sattsr- To clean up odd lots of fine Box Writing Paper in assorted tints, we are making very special prices on same at, per MAGNOLIA WRITING PAPER, one-pound package, in azure, v.ery special, per pack- jr age J- C ENVELOPES to match, per jr package C FANCY STAND MIRRORS, size 54x8 in., metal frames, 4 q very special, each sC GENUINE ED PINAUD'S FR'CH PERFUMES, in all the leading odors, values to 75c per oz., special Friday and Sat- AQ urday "Tr yC FANCY BELT BUCKLES, in French Gray, Gilt and Oxidized finish, very special, q r each QuC ASSORTED BLACK AND COL ORED HEAD TOILET PINS, 80 pins to package, assorted sizes, very special, per a package tcC I LJST BJiYS OF THE GREAT CLOAK DEPT. iS ALE Every garment and article in the cloakdeparU meat at greatly reduced prices. a Thousands of noteworthy bargains., Thanksgiving Beautifully finished soft Henri- (yjj ettas, in colors for both street and evening wear, at following S marked reductions: 38 in. wide, 60c grade, special, per yard 38 to 46 in. wide, 75c grade, special, per yd . 46 inches wide, $1 grade, special, per yard 47c 59c 77c the nonunion men as their attorneys had desired. After Mr. Lenahan assented to this Judge Gray announced that the com mission would see that no unfair use would he made of the names. Mr. Darrow insisted that Messrs. Lena han and O'Brien really represented the operators and not the nonunion men. "Whether they be here in that way or not," Judge Gray replied, "they represent an important element in the investiga tion; men who work for their living and who are Interested in the findings of this commission. We have considered that very carefully from all sides." Child Labor In Mines. Responding to a question from Commis sioner Watklns for a suggestion as to what should be done 1n the matter of child labor. Mr. Mitchell said that a law should be enacted providing that after, a certain time children under 14 years "of age should not be employed in the break ers. The only way now .that the op erators could prevent the evil would be to refuse to employ children until they are 14 years of age. It frequently happened, he said, that parents swore falsely regard ing the ages of children. The miners' president, after being under the crcss-examlnatlon of more than half a dozen lawyers for four and a half days, then left the witness stand. The Rev. Peter Roberts, D. D.. of Ma hanoy City, who is the author of a book on the anthracite coal Industry, took the stand, and had-Just begun his testimony when a recess was taken. In the course of his examination by Mr. Darrow in the afternoon Mr. Roberts fur nished statistics showing that the anthra cite fields covered 4S0 square miles. Out of a total population of 650.000 people, he said, 450,000 were directly dependent- on the mines. Answering questions by Mr. Wolverton, Dr. Roberts said there were four methods of payment in the anthracite region by the car, by weight, by the yard and by the day. The wages paid are far from uniform, he said, and he then went on to describe the changes which hed been made in the size of the cars from 72 cubic feet until now they vary from SO to 92 feet. In moving the car from the breast mine to the shaft, Mr. Roberts said, there was a 5 per cent shakedown. Subsequent examination brought out the fact that the miner who put more than six inches of "topping" on hl3 car re cleves no additional compensation for It. "Has the question of mining coal and being paid by the car been a source of vexation and trouble and dissatisfaction to the miner?" Mr. Darrow asked. The witncri; answered that it was one of the complaints that have existed since 1S50. The f.rst strike In 1S83. he said, was on a demand for an eight-hour day. Answering questions by Commissioner "Watklns, Dr. Roberts said there was an effort made by the individual operators to import cheap labor Into the anthracite fields. "It was done," said he, "through ship agents who got men in New York to watch the A-essels coming In and turned the current, of immigration that Is, the Slav immigration into the coal llelds." "Have miners been 'obtaining homes to any extent during the last 10 years?" the witness was asked, which elicited the re sponse that they had been, with the pos sible exception of the Italians who did not settle in the United States. Mr. Roberts had compared the Slav standard of living with that of the native born American, showing it to be far be low the standard of the, American work man. Very few of the miners' children, he said, after the par; the age of 14, have attended school. The witness declared, in response to questions, that a miner's occupation is more risky 'than in any other large in dustry. There were more deaths In the mines than on the railroads, but fewer accidents. Miners' Union Killed Saloons. "Have you noticed the effect of saloons on miners?' 'was the next question. "The number of saloons In Schuylkill County has decreased, was the reply,' "and the concensus of opinion is that it is due largely to the miners' union." He said that the. social worth and man liness and individuality of the Slavs had been greatly Increased through the Miners' Union. VDo you- know what was the result of ' the "strike of 1900?" ' "It decidedly improved conditions by giving 10 per cent advance." "With the view of testing the witness' knowledge of the subjects about which he was testifying. Mr. Wolverton, on cross-examination. Inquired if his Informa tion was not largely gathered by inquiry and observation and not from actual ex perience. The witness answered that on the economic side of the question it was by investigation and from the public re ports of the state. On the Sociological side It was from personal Investigation. He admitted that the information he had collected was largely for use In preparing his book. On a further cross-examination Mr. Roberts said that of the 147,000 miners employed In the anthracite field. 9S.OO0 wnplrnil imil.r.ri-AniH Wo orlmtttefl that in, some instances, on account of Impuri ties, the measurement of coal by weight would be impracticable. "Under the conditions you have ex plained," Mr. Wolverton asked, "could therfi be any uniform standard of wages, applying to the whole coal regions or to one colliery, that would do justice to the employe and employer?" The witness replied that he did not know whether that could be done, but said that, where work Is the same, or nearly so, there was no reason why wages should be different. At this point tthe commission adjourned until tomorrow at 10 o'clock. BRYAN TALKS OF THE PRESS Weekly Rather Then Daily In the Political Inier. CHICAGO.. Nov. 19. The Atlas Club, an organization of advertising men, held Its quarterly banquet and annual election at the Calumet Club last night. Mr. William J. J3ryan spoke on "How the West Adver tises Itself." Speaking of the growth and Influence of weekly newspapers, Mr. Bry an said: "The dally Is becoming less and less a political paper. As a great business en terprise the city daily has passed beyond the stage .where the owner can be the ed itor. And as the paper thus ceases to be the organ of orfe mam it loses Its political Influence. But as people will always re quire papers that discuss political ques tions, we shall have the growth of the weekly .papers." The election at the Atlas Club, result ed as follows: President, Edward W. Hazen: vice-president. J. A. Frazier; sec retary. B. E. Moreland; treasurer, Charles H. Stoddart. Daniel M. Lord presided at the dinner. Large Piano Club JOIN OUR CLUB OF 28,000 SATISFIED CUSTO- MERS. During the existence of our house, we have placed over 28,000 instruments in this territory, and every one will attest to the superiority of our goods. 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Stop overs allowed on all tickets. Inquire at 124 Third street. Printing:, Lithographing:, Embossing. Anderson & Diinlway Co., 203 Alder. Both 'phones- DliTerenccH Over Financial Policy of the Company Mny Borrow l,o6o, OOO to Pay Expenses. PHILADELPHIA, Nov. 18. President Alfred Walter, of the Lehigh-Railroad, to day tendered his resignation to the board of directors at the regular monthly meet- ing of that body, to take effect November 30. The resignation was accepted. The only explanation of President Walter's 'action that could be obtained from the directors was the difference of opinion existing between the president and the directors regarding the management of the company's afCalrs. Mr. Walter de- ! clined to make any statement for publl- 1 cation. It is said President Walter's action was a surprise to most of the directors. In financial and railroad circles the present financial policy of the Lehigh Valley Railroad Company Js believed to be the cause of the "differences" said to exist. President Walter In his annual report, recently published, announced that It would be necessary to adopt some finan cial plan by which the funds might be secured from other sources than from the net earnings of the company to meet the operating expenses, which have frequent ly been so great as to result in a deficit Instead of a profit. It is believed the president's suggestion did not meet the approval of the management. Rumors have been current that an issue of 51.000, 000 of collateral trust bonds under the mortgage of 1S97 had been considered, but It could not be learned whether such action was taken at today's meeting of tne directors. The recent attacks upon President Walter and the management by A. E. Cot tier, a large New York stockholder, Is believed here to have no bearing on Pres ident Walter's retirement, as Mr. Walter Is said to have been in accord with Mr. Cottier's views. Mr. Walter was elected president of the Lehigh Valley Railroad in 1897. succeed ing E. P. Wilbur. Ho was regarded as the choice of the Drexel-Morgan Interests, which a short time previously had be come the dominant factors In the affairs of the company. Mr. Walter had been at various times connected with the Penn sylvania Railroad, the Northern Central, the Baltimore & Ohio and the Lake Erie & Western. Will "Equalize" Waces. NEW YORK, Nov. 19. The Central Railway of New Jersey made the follow ing announcement today: , "The management of the Jersey Central intends that its employes shall be treated as well as those of Its neighbors and where recent increases made by railroads in this territory make the average rate of wages higher than those paid by the Jersey Central, the wages of such classes of Its employes will be equalized to meet the prevailing rates paid." "WaRC Readjustment on Wabash. ST. LOUIS. Nov. 19. A notice has been posted at the various shops of the Wa bash system to the effect, that a revision of the scale of wages for skilled labor had ben directed by the president, and the superintendents met at the head quarters today to go over the details look ing to a general advance if the scale Is j found to be lower than those of other lines. c 6000 boxes of Handkerchiefs at far below prevailing prices. Children's hemstitched Handkerchiefs white printed borders 0 1A O O in fancy box. Special price per bx. 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The continuation of the hearing in the ca3e of Minnesota against the Northern Securities Company, set for today, was adjourned until tomor row. Counsel for Minnesota got the ad journment on the grounds that B. H. Harriman and Robert Bacon, the wit nesses wanted today, could not attend and that other testimony In course of prepa ration is not in condition for presentation. Santa Fe People Go East. SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 19. Paul Mor- Xo IVnval Station Here for German?-. NEW YORK. Nov. 19. In reply to re ports Imputing to Germany an Intention to establish a permanent naval station near the American coast, Berlin news papers observe, says a Tribune dispatch from London, that the squadron now cruising in Central American waters was fitted out to protect the legal Interests of Germany. No intention exists. It is declared, of permanently stationing this squadron off the eastern American coast, and Germany does not possess the ships necessary for establishing a station on the western American ccast. brought by the American Sugar Refining Company, involving a trille over 51,000,000. which the plaintiff asserts It paid tho Government under the ruling of tho Treasury Department In excess of what it should have paid as Government taxes for 1S9S. 1899 and 1900. The amounts were paid under protest, pending the settle ment of the question whether they were an overpayment of a property tax. The company asserts it has been unjustly taxed on investments made before the Imposition of the war revenue tax. Dyspepsia? Don't lay it to your wife's cooking. It's your liver. Take a good liver pill, a vegetable pill, just on' little pill at bedtime Wants 91,000,000 Returned. NEW YORK, Nov. ID. 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