The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1871-05-22
In examining the workings of the pump, eve
gentlemen, in company with Mr.. Lucas, deter

up from work more like negroes than white
men. The coal from the mine was running up
and down the shaft along the inclined railway
quite rapidly, and we (your correspondent was
OF the party) had to wait for some time before
the car was ready to receive us. Finally the time
arrived. A number of the party secured miners
hats, with the little oil lamps attached Others
carried the lamps, and discarded the hats; but
all buttoned up to keep out the dust. After we
had all secured positions on the car, the bell was
rang both above and below, and Immediately we
began to descend. Down, down we went into
the very bowels of the earth. 1t takes us about
a minute to make the descent, a distance of six
hundred feet. At the halfway point a light
from the top can be barely seen, but beyond this
depth
ALL is DARK AND GLOOMY.
Upon reaching the bottom we feel bewildered
and are afraid to move. We stand still until
our eyes become accustomed to the inky dark
ness, rendered visible by the little lamp which
each miner carries in his peculiar hat. After
we have become little accustomed to men and
things sin the world beneath" we are taken in
charge by Mr.. Lucas and miner secured for
the occasion, and we start tour of inspec-
ton. We pass through long hall cut out of
solid rock and enter into passage some 300
feet in length. There is coal all around on
every side. These long tunnels or passages are
supported by huge timbers to prevent their
caving. At different points along these passages
were manholes one of which was ex-
plored by member of our party. We visited
these passages and penetrated to their turthest
limits, and saw the miners boring to blast and
increase the length of the huge tunnels. And so
these men
CONTINUE FROM DAY TO DAY,
working far away from Gods sunlight and all
the blessings which it brings. But there was no
time to moralize, we had been down over an
hour, and the rest of the party were doubtless
awaiting us on the train. The car soon made
its appearance, and we secured positions upon
it. We were about giving the order to arise
when the miners gathered around and gently
limited that it was customary for all strangers to
pay their footing. We had nothing to do but
to comply with this gentle reminder, and we did
so, and left them thanking us for our generosity.
Again we are on the way to the earth, and the
same time is consumed to reach the surface as it
took to go beneath it. Soon the glad sunlight
appears once more at the opening above US, and
we rapidly approach the surface At last we are
free, and we jump from the car which bore US
down and back again, with
FEELING OF RELIEF
| to think we were once more on old mother
u
| hard by we found that our friends had gone in
| before, and were anxiously awaiting our arrival
| on the train. After our abutions we at once
| took the nearest road to the cars, which were
waiting. Our subterranean party were at once
ushered into the excursion car and regaled with
| cool glass of champagne, which was truly en-
| joyed after the walk through the hot sun. This
car was then closed by order, and the cooks and
walters left to themselves to prepare the dinner
| After we had secured seats in the other cars
| THE TRAIN STARTED,
| and ran down the road about ten miles to a cool
| spot, where 1t was halted and dinner served.
| This repast was really fine one, and thoroughly
enjoyed by every one present. After every one
| had partaken of as much as he desired, the
wine was handed out, and each one partook as
he deemed advisable. After dinner all retired
to the other cars Lit their cigars, and took a
siesta for about an hour. This was about three
o'clock: An hour afterwards the majority OF
the party were called into the rear car, when,
on motion of Mr.. John Eisenbrey, Jr., that
meeting be called, and suggested General
Robert Patterson as chairman, which was oi
course agreed to. The General, upon taking the
chair, thanked those present, and, on a motion,
appointed committee to draft
RESOLUTIONS
|
been present. After short retirement the
committee presented the following
Whereas, BY the kind invitation OF Colonel BartoI
H. jerks, President Of the Hydrostatic and Hydrau
lie Propeller Company. the members OF the Watel
Committee OF Councils, operators OF the Schuylkil
collieries members OF the press, and Others have
this day had the pleasure OF witnessing the success
full operations OF one OF the most wonderful inven
tions OF the times, known as the Shaw propeller o.
pump; therefore
Resolped That we deem it right to express our de
cided appreciation OF the wonderful results achieved
| by the above named pump, and in our Judgmen
deem 1t invaluable for mining and other purposes
considering the results OF to-day as a sutficien
guarantee Of the positive success for any future
to which 1t may be applied.
| Resolved That in behalf of the guests vote o
thanks be rendered to the Reading Railroad Com
pany for the liberal facilities this day extended q
the gentlemen present In their desire TO Go-operat
paDy in bringing the workings OF their invention to
successful issue.
These resolutions were unanimously adopted
Speeches explanatory of
THE DESIGN AND POWER
of the wonderful pump were made by the in
, ventor, Thomas Shaw, Colonel Barton H. jerks
, General Patterson, Gustavus Benson, Mr. Pome
roy, of Schuylkill county; George w. Cole, G
Tamaqua; j. G. MITCHELL of Philadelphia
, Strickland Kneass, Chief Engineer and SUI
r veyor, and others. Their remarks dwelt largel
} upon the wants of the coal regions, and tn
peculiar adaptation of this pump to meet tn
: desires of the operators. The impression lei
( upon every one present was OF the most favors
BILE character, and we congratulate the invento
a of the pump and the Hydrostatic and Hydraull
r Company, owners of the same, upon the gres
, success achieved by the trip. During all tn
g time the train was gradually
j. APPROACHING THE CITY,
r and one town after another was passed o
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