The Saint Paul globe., 1897-07-11

BILE in the Wheeling division of the
Baltimore & Ohio did not come to the
surface today. The miners were paid
off as announced, but no trouble what
ever followed.
The effect of the strike is being mani
tested in the price of coal. An increase
of 80 cents a ton was shown today
when application was made for con-
tracts, and a number of Pittsburg op-
orators not being able to work their
own mines, are seeking to buy coal in
the West Virginia field, in order to reap
the advantage of the advance. There
has been no intimation of lawlessness
as yet in this region, but Sheriff Lowry,
of Allegheny county, has anticipated
any trouble by swearing in 500 depu-
ties, who are in readiness for the field
at a moments notice. At this time
such precaution. seems like over zeal
BUSINESS. The miners say there will be
no overt acts committed during the
war, and all proceedings will be strict
ly within the law
President Ratchford left the city
quietly tonight, but will return In time
to accompany the men in their demon
stration against the New York &
Cleveland companys miners. Before
leaving, Mr. Ratchford prepared a
statement for the press, giving a his
tory Of the strike as viewed from the
miners standpoint.
A protracted meeting of the execu-
tive board of the United Mine Workers
was held at the district headquarters
this afternoon. Those present included
President Dolan, Secretary Warner and
six men elected from the ranks. The
sole object of the meeting, it was said,
was to devise plans to get Dearmitt's S
men to lay down their picks. 1t was
decided to take aggressive action at
once with the view of making the sus-
pension total in this district if posi-
bic by Monday or Tuesday of next
week.
MASS MEETING.
Arrangements were made for holding
mass meeting with brass band acces-
sories in the vicinity Of Plum Creek
mines tomorrow. The officials have
their eyes on the coke regions, and are
considering plans to get the mfr7a:s out
If an attempt is made to ship coal
from the Connellsville region to West
ern or lake points. A large coke op-
orator is reported to have told a. coal
operator that his ovens were only US
ing so per cent of their capacity, and
that he had been offered $1.10 for his
coal and would run his mines for the
Western shipment, If he could get
$1.50.
Reports regarding the mining situa-
tion in the Monongahela valley have
been misleading, to a great extent.
A dispatch from Monongahela City
this evening says no unusual demon
trict, as yet. Work has been suspend
ed at nearly every mine throwing at
least seventy-five mines idle, affecting
an average of $50 men in each mine
No serious trouble as yet Is anticipat-
ed, there being no intense feeling eX-
pressed more than a strong determina-
ton to stay out until the demand is
granted.
The miners on the Wheaing division
were paid today for the two weeks
ending July 1, and, contrary to expec-
tations, there was no disorder at any
of the company's offices. Nearly $40, 900
is said to have been paid at the various
mines between the Monongahela river
and Venetia. The men made their
visits to the cashiers in a quiet and
undemonstrative manner. FinIeyville.
which is practically the center Of the
mines on that division, was as quiet
as a country village on Sunday all day
today. The practice Of deducting rent
and store bills was followed to a large
extent at the company offices. In all