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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-09-17

PHILADELPHIA, September 16.-
That the strike of the mine workers in
the anthracite coal regions of Pennsyl-
vania, which President Mitchell, of the
United Mine Workers of America, has
officially ordered to begin tomorrow
morning, will be one of considerable
magnitude seems certain tonight from
reports received from the regions af-
fected. 1t seems equally certain that
number of operators will make an eff.
fort to run their collieries even though
they be short-handed, but whether
they will be successful only can be de-
termined when the breaker whistles
sound the call to work. The operators
generally will have their collieries in
condition to begin operations and the
whistles will blow as usual, but a
large number of the employers admit
that there is but little hope of being
able to start.
To-day was one of quiet throughout
the entire coal district The mine
workers were orderly and their leaders
were busy addressing meetings to en-
courage and enthuse the members of
the union and to win over such of the
non-union men as they could.
Many of these latter, although not
favoring a strike, will, it is the general
opinion, remain away from the mines
rather than bear the criticism and re-
proaches of their fellow workmen.
An effort is being made tonight to
have Archbishop Ryan, of Philadelphia,
act as arbitrator. Father Phillips, of
Hazleton, who has been laboring hard
to effect a peaceful settlement Of the
labor troubles, was in conference at a
late hour with President Mitchell. of
the United Mine Workers, urging him
to delay the strike until Archbishop
Ryan shall have exhausted his efforts.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-09-17
BIG FIGURES.
Statistics OF Iron and Steel Produce
tions in Pennsylvania.

Statistics OF Iron and Steel Produc-
tions in Pennsylvania.
HARRISBURG, Pa, September 10
A compilation of the annual returns to
the State bureau of industrial statistics
shows that in 1899 Pennsylvania pro-
duced 6,542,998 gross tons of pig iron,
the value of which was nearly $780,,
100000. An average of 15,347 work
men were employed during the year in
the making Of the pig iron. the average
yearly earnings of skilled and unSkilled
labor being $495.18. Pennsylvania pro-
duced 6,446, 159 gross tons of steel, of
all kinds, in 1899, over so per cent. of
the production of the United States.
The number of workmen employed in
the steel industry of the State, indie
pendent of those employed in the roll
ing of black plate, was 69,982, their
average yearly earnings being $559.
There were twenty-one black plate
works in operation in Pennsylvania
during the whole or part of 1899,
eighteen of which turned out a timed
production of 368,600,734 pounds of
black plate, was made by these works.
The aggregate timed production of
Pennsylvania for 1899 Of the black plate
works and dipping works was 331, 0S3.-
1874 pounds. The number of workmen
employed in the black plate works was
1852, their average daily wage being
1886. The aggregate value of the 331,-
083,734 pounds of tin and terne plate
produced by the twenty-five establish
ments in Pennsylvania last year was
$12, 156,879. Twenty three counties por-
duced pig iron in 1899, Allegheny head
ing the list with production of 3,278,-
420 tons. Allegheny also leads with
63.6S per. cent. of the years production
of crude steel, and $3.50 per cent. Of
the production of rolled iron and steel.
Pennsylvania produced more pig iron
in 1899 than in any previous year in
its history.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-09-17
The Soft Coal Miners
FIFTY PER CENT OF MEN
About Shamokin VIII Go on Strike
This Morning.

SHAAIOKIN, Pa, September 10
At 1880 o'clock this evening the Unit
ed Mine Workers leaders said that
from reports at hand from Douphlin,
Columbia, Schuylkill and Northumber-
land counties, indications pointed TO at
least fifty per cent OF the men, princi-
pally between here and Centralia. go
ing on strike tomorrow, in which
event the collierles cannot be operated.
BY the close of the week. the United
Miners expect to have the operations
in the district at a standstill. The
leaders say the operators and coal COM
panies under-rate the strength of the
union. The officials of the Philadelphia
& Reading Coal and Iron Company in
this district announced this evening
that when the collierly whistles are
blown tomorrow, SO per cent. of the
employees will be at the mines. The
officials also stated that If enough men
stayed away from the mine in sutfic-
lent numbers to compel the Henry Clay
shaft to shut down, the mules will be
hoisted after which the collierly will
be abandoned. The United Mine Work
ers claim that the company will not
permit the shaft to be flooded.
Despite the fact that considerable
sum of money had been dBbursed by
the mineral and union coal companies
last evening there has been little If any
intoxication amongst the miners and
no disorder has been reported from any
Of the outlying nlfning hanlets. Every
thing was quiet at the collieries between
Treverton, this place and Centralia to-
day. No miners were at work and no
one was in the mines excepting the
pump men and fire bosses. In this
place tonight the streets were desert
ed save by people on their way to and
from churches. The miners are at
home anxiously awaiting the develop
ments of tomorrow A number Of
those intending to strike say they will
go to the collieries and induce men
wanting to work to join the ranks of
the strikers.
A mass meeting was held this after
noon which was attended by between
four and five thousand miners. They
were very enthusiastic over speeches by
Samuel Gompers, president OF the Ma
tional Federation OF Labor and John
Fahey, president of the Ninth anthra-
cite district. Mr.. Fahey advised the
men to stay away from the mines and
not indulge in Intoxicating drinks and
to avoid quarrelS which would tend to
injure the cause of the miners. presi-
dent Gompers informed his hearers that
by reason Of their great patience in
seeking to induce operators and coal
carrying companies to grant them
conference and by the operators refus-
ing to meet them, the sympathy OF the
American public was with the men.
Their cause was a just one and by
united action they would win. They
had the best kind of a chance and con-
siderable strength would be accorded
the United Mine Workers by kindred
associations 10 defeat the operators.
The speaker also said that the clergy
made mistake in advising the men not
to strike and that the wrongs Of the
workingmen were so great that they
could not now recede an inch from
President Mitchells order for a strike
unless the operators grant concessions.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-09-17
IN THE HAZELTON DISTRICT.

HAZLETON, Pa, September 16-
With the exception of President Mitch
ellis arrival there was little evidence
shown here to-day that Hazleton was
the storm centre of the present coal war
between labor and capital Nothing
occurred to disturb the serenity of the
Sabbath. Quite large number of min
ers came to town, but soon left when
they found that there was no news
floating around. With the exception OF
the engineers, firemen, pump runners
and repairmen. no one was around any
OF the mines in this vicinity. Public
meetings of miners were held during
the day at Harley, Ebervale and Free
land, on the North Side, Shepton and
HARDWOOD on the West Side, and at Cole
rain, south of here. The largest gath
ering was at Freeland, twelve miles
north, where the union men are not so
strong as the organizers would like to
have them. This meeting was held in
the open air and was addressed by Ma
tional Committeeman Benjamin James
and number of other labor leaders
well known in these regions. There
We're 1000 persons in the crowd. When
Mr.. James asked all those to raise their
hands who were against a strike.
Not An Arm Went Up.
All the meetings were held for the pur-
pose of encouraging the men to stand
firm in the present conflict and also to
strengthen the union by recruiting new
members. All sorts of guesses are still
being made as to the number of men
who will remain from work to-mor-
row.
The foreign speaking miners are in
the majority in the Hazleton district,
and most of them are in favor of
strike, The English speaking work
men who are in favor of striking are
not so numerous. 1t seems to those
who are in close touch with the situa-
ton that all depends on the foreigners.
If they conclude to stay away from
their work the mines will be SO crippled
that operations will have to cease, thus
forcing idleness upon the English
speaking workmen. The territory
south OF Hezleton is well organized and
there is some apprehension here to-
night that disturbances might occur
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-09-17
MINERS DIVIDED.
Some of Them Inclined to Keep on
Working.

Some of Them Inclined to Keep on
Working.
HARRISBURG, Pa, Septenb Der 16.--
The miners in the Lykens region are
divided on the strike question, and it
is expected that at least half of them
will go 10 work tomorrow. A meet
ing of the union men at Lykens was
held this afternoon at which it was
decided not to work, but it Is thought
enough will stand by the company to
operate the mine Reports from
Wiconisco are that the men there will
obey the strike order as long as there
is any hope of a compromise with the
operators.
A secret session OF the Lykens and
Wiconisco miners was held tonight
at Lykens to invite the mine employees
at Williamstown TO join the strike. The
men there do not belong TO the union
and are opposed TO strike because OF
the refusal of the miners at Lykens and
Wiconisco to support them in the strike
of 1885. The collieries in the Lykens
region are controlled by the pennsyi-
vania railroad and employ IN the aggre-
gate about 1900 men and boys, 1,200 of
whom live at Lykens.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-09-17
(Copyright. Associated Press.


THEN TSIN, September Is, via Shang-
hal, September 15.-The Russians, it is
reported here, are rapidly pushing
troops into Manchuria, where all indf-
cations point to extensive operations
before the arrival of winter They
have suspended work on the railroad
to Pekin, which adds to the complica-
tons. 1t is believed that their object
in this is to compel the other powers
to consent to the destruction of Pekin
The Tu Liu expedition has returned
to Tien Tsin. The march back was
unopposed and it is reported that the
Boxers have retired in force to a vii
lage thirty miles up the Grand canal.
The Americans did not participate
in the burning and looting of Tu Liu,
and this caused considerable comment
among the other commanders.
The Sixth United States cavalry, it
is reported here, have been ordered to
camp at Yang Tsun, up the Pei Ho,
with a view of Strengthening the line
of communication. The regiment will
take two heavy guns.
Twelve thousand lGermans have ar
rived here.
Corporal Hughes, of the Third Unit
ed States artillery was killed and his
companion wounded while attempting
to force a passage of the French bridge
after dark
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among the foreigners IN that locality.
Some of them have made threats OF
bodily harm against any one who
starts work in the morning. The
United Mine Workers officials are doing
their best to prevent any outbreaks.
Mr. James tonight authorized :, den9al
of a story teiegraphed from here that
the Italians at Bunker Hill, seven
miles south of here, are manufacturing
bomb balls for use in case trouble
with the police should arise. He also
denied the printed statement that COM
mittees had been sent to Altoona. Pa.
and other places in the bituminous
coal fields OF this State for the pur-
pose OF agitating a sympathetic strike.
Mr.. James said that no such move is
contemplated and no steps viii be TAX
en- in that direction while the anthra-
cite strike is or. In that event Pres
ident Mitchell would call out
The soft Coal Miners
within forty eight hours.
Contrary to expectations only three
or four clergymen IN the Lehigh VAL
ley preached on the labor troubles and
only one, the Rev. Carl Houser. took
a decided stand against the strike. He
is the preacher Of three Lutheran
churches, one at Eckley, another at
Harwood and the third at Freeland
He preached in all three sermons to-
day and pleaded with his people TO
go to work tomorrow.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-09-17
GOVERNOR ROOSEVELT
Met With the First Frost of the Sea-
son Out in Montana.

son Out in Montana.
BILLINGS, Mont, September TO-
Governor Roosevelt spent last night at
Bismarck, and begun the Sunday trip
westward at six o'clock this morning.
There was no speech making during the
day, but there was some handshaking
and conversations between the New
York Governor and the people along the
route. At New Salem two Lutheran
clergymen with members of their con-
gregations were at the station to greet
the Governor. At Mandan the Congre-
gational minister with some of his peo-
pie met him at the station.
at Dickinson the pastors of the Epis-
copal, Methodist and Presbyterian
churches with members of their con-
gregations were presented to Governor
Roosevelt ON the station platform. The
day was clear and cool, the first frost
of the season having fallen during the
night. at noon the Governor left his
private car and lunched with the news
paper men in their car. Those accom-
panying the Governor to-day were
United States Senators HanSbrough and
Garter, ex-senator Wilson, of Washing
ton, Hon. John Proctor Clarke, of New
York, and Gen. Curtis Guild, Jr., of
Boston, Mass.
AT Medora an hours stop was made
and Governor Roosevelt mounted a
broncho and rode out ON the hills.
The train arrived at Miles City at 6
o'clock this evening and remained an
hour. 1t then proceeded to Billings, to
remain here during the night. AT
Miles City a number of people assem-
bled to greet the Governor and shake
hands with him.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-09-17
CONFERENCE OF GENERALS.
Copyright, Associated Press.

copyright, Associated Press.
PEKIN, September II, via Taku, Sep
TENDER 14.-The allied generals were
in conference four hours to-day, the
principal topic being how best to en-
courage the Chinese to return to work.
1t was agreed that looting should
cease and that foraging parties should
hereafter be accompanied by an officer,
who would give receipts for all sup
plies taken.
The question of wintering at Tien
Tsin was brought up, with view of
ascertaining, if possible, the attitude
of the Russians. Gen. Linevitch ad-
mitted that most of his troops would
winter there.
AT the Japanese legation it is not be-
lieved that the man who claims to have
killed Baron Won Ketteler is the actual
criminal. The Japanese believe that
he has been paid to accuse himself by
the Russians, in order to discredit
Prince Ching. The Japanese favor
Prince Ching and the Russians Ii Hung
Chang.
The Sixth United States cavalry will
leave tomorrow for the western hills,
where is located the summer house of
the United States legation.
-Wo Thousand Germans under Gen.
aoepfner have left for Slang Hsang
Uiang Hiang0, a walled city occupied
by Boxers, who recently attacked &
party of German soldiers. The city
mas one gun.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-09-17
President Paul Kruger
Receiving Consideration.


the OF Mozambique authorizing
Europe however
really Meanwhile
to safeguard the personal security OF
THE HAGUE September
teegraphed Lounzo Marques
Kruger Holland. n "A 100 -
LONDON September
Daily Express, has arrived in -
the
ing Holland - - -
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-09-17
CORRECT ADDRESS.

ST. LOUIS, September 16-William
H. Mayo, grand recorder of the Grand
Encampment of Knights Templar of
the United States, wants it known by
all grand and subordinate commander
les throughout the United States that
the address of Hon. Henry B. Stoddard.
deputy grand master, is Houston, in
etaad Of Galveston, Texas, to whom ali
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-09-17
AMERICANS ENGAGE BOXERS,
Copyright, Associated Press.

ICUpy IIBII nj, <AsSUCIdItu ITtssJ.
TIEN YSIN, September II, via Shang-
hal, September ia British signal
officer reports sharp engagement be-
tween company Of the Fourth United
States infantry and two thousand Box
ers at Mo toa (Ma TOw?) on the road to
Pekin. The Americans made a gallant
stand. and a detachment of Bengal lam
GERS nearby hearing the firing came to
their rescue and charged the Boxers in
the rear. The Chinese were routed,
leaving two hundred dead The Amer
leans had no casualties.
The Germans report an engagement
with heavy force of Boxers west of
Continued on Sixth Page.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-09-17
A NEW LINE
To the West Virginia Coal Fields to
be Built by the VanderbiIts.


lee Built by the VanderbiIts.
PITTSBURG, Pa, September lev.
X. Vanderbilt, accompanied by W. H.
Newman, president OF the Lake Shore.
on their annual inspection tour, spent
the day in Pittsburg and left for De-
troit tonight.
Mr.. Vanderbilt announced that it had
been decided to build the much talked
of branch from Fayette City, Pa, to the
West Virginia coal fields. When work
on the road will commence or it's esti-
mated cost could not be learned.
Mr.. Newman in referring to the ru-
mors that he was slated TO succeed the
late Coils P. Huntington as president
Of the Southern Pacific, said the posi-
tlon had not been rendered to him and
OF course he had not had chance to ac-
cept or decline. Further than this he
would not talk
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-09-17
MOVEMENTS OF DIPLOMATS.
(CopYrfght. Assocfated Press.

Copyright, Associated Press).
TEN TSIN, September Is, via Shang-
hal, September 16.-Mr. w. Woodville
Rockhill, special representative of the
United States to China, has left for
Pel0in. In an interview before leaving
he said he did not expect to remain
there more thansa few days.
Ii Hung Chang is at Taku, on a Rus
sian vessel. 1t is not believed that he
will come to Tien Tsin.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-09-17
Quiet Election.

WASHINGTON, September 16.-The
War Department has received the fol-
lowing dispatch from Gen. Wood, mil
itary Governor of Cuba, regarding the
elections there:
''HAVANA-Reports from all over
the island show elections quiet and
perfectly orderly, no disturbances any
where"
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-09-17
4 SnrinnS Fire

ERIE, Pa, September 16-Fire broke
out this afternoon in the plant of the
Erie Lithographing & Printing Works,
doing damage to the amount of be-
tween $4,000 and $4,000, fully COW
cred by insurance. The firm will con-
tinue to fill all orders promptly with
the assistance of the other printing Of
fees in the city
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-09-17
Texas Getting Her share

HOUSTON, Tex, September 16.-The
Merchants and Planters Oil Mill, one
of the largest cottonseed oil manufac-
turing and refining plants in the South,
was destroyed by fire this afternoon
The loss is estimated at between $780,
600 and 100000; insurance, 1857, 500.
Three hundred and fifty men will be
thrown out of employment.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-09-17
SITUATION GETTING brighter
CITIZENS OF GALVESTON ARE EN-
COURAGED BY THE GENEROUS
AID FLOWING IN,
BETTER FEELING PREVAILS.
THE DISSERTATION OF CORPSES
HAS PRACTICALLY CEASED

Owing to the Stern Measures Adopt
ed by the Military and Civil Au-
thoriffes-United states Marshal
Grant Has Full Authority on the
MainIand-The Destitute are being
Sent Out of the City as Rapidly as
PossibIe-ImprOvem in the Sit
uation Generally.
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Mr. Bryan in Kansas.

ST. LOUIS, September 16.-Mr. Bry-
an attended service at the Centenary
Methodist church to-day, and spent the
remainder of the day with relatives in
this city. He left tonight for south
eastern Kansas. where he will spend
the next two days. He speaks at Ga
lena, )Kas., tomorrow, and will make
several short speeches en- route to that
place.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-09-17
THE STORM Centre
OBJ TO-DAY'S GREAT STRIKE OF
COAL MINERS IS AT
HAZLETON, PA.
ALL QUIET THERE YESTERDAY.
MANY MEETINGS WE'RE HELD BY
THE MEN.

Great Deal Depends Upon What the
Foreign Miners viii Do-Scme of
These Men Have Made Threats
Against ANY One Going to Work
TO-Day-If Soft Coal is Sent Into
the Anthracite Region More Men
Will Be Called Out-A General
Summary of the Situation.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-09-17

-POTTSVILLE, Pa, September 16.--
The strike situation remains very quiet
in Schuylkill county. Only the Lee
heigh Company's eollieries at Mahonay
City and Lost Creek win be affected by
the strike order in the Sehuylkill dis
fricf
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-09-17
OFFICIAL RECORD" D()VEHER
HOW HE TACKLED THE WRONG
MAN AT PARKERSBURG THE
OTHER EVENING.
WILL BYRNE TOOK a FALL
OUT OF THE GENTLEMAN WHO
FANCTES HE IS INFORMED.

An Interesting Little Campaign Ia
cideEt, In the Coarse of which
the Republican Nominee Was
"Bestcd' fn One Round, and Was
Carried TO HIS Corner by Sorrow
ing Political Friends.
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THE ACTIVITY OF RUSSIA
IN NORTHERN CHINA POINTS TO
ANYTHING BUT WITHDRAWAL
FROM THE EMPIRE.
WISH DESTRUCTION OF PEKIN
In the Opinion of Observers at Tien
Tsin.

The Sixth United States Cavalry
Ordered to Camp at Yang 1sun,
Up the Pei-he-The Allied Gener-
ais Held a Long Conference at
the Chinese Capital, Yesterday.
The Russian Commander Says His
Men Will Winter at Tien Tsfn.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-09-17

Mr.. c. Schnepf, the Opera House drug
g1st, made the following observations &c
the temperature yesterday: a. n. q. "a
& nj. IS; ~ m, ~: p m, %; I .. IL. III
Weather fair.
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W. VA, MONDAY

funds are to be sent by New York ex-
change instead of by wire, as hereto
fore advised.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-07-13
By Telegraph.
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