The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-09-21
FOURTH Day Of THE STRIKE
MINE WORKERS AND OPERATORS
ARE AS FAR APART AS
EVER
STRIKERS STILL ORDERLY
Only Minor Collisions Have oc-
s CURED In the Anthracite
Coal District to
Date.
STILL ORDERLY

PHILADELPHIA, Sept a.-"Every-
thing quiet and orderly" is the report
that comes from the strike region. A
few more mine workers joined the strill-
ers' ranks today, but not many.
The temper of the mine owners on the
question of arbitration, as is Indicated in
interviews and statements given out to-
day, is very much against the proposi-
ton. Nevertheless, Father Phillips came
here from the Hazleton region tonight
and is with Archbishop Ryan in consul
tation on the subject very near and dear
to his heart, the quick settlement of the
strike by arbitration or any other honor
able means. Protestant clergymen in
Hazleton have also taken up the matter
and will endeavor to bring the opposing
elements together amicably.
Coal scarcity is more keenly felt to-
day, and although the Reading company
is mining and shipping its usual quota of
anthracite, dealers are finding it hard to
get as much as they need. The tonnage
of the other great coal-carrying compa-
MES is gradually diminishing, however,
and in the natural order Of things, unless
the strike is settled, will soon cease al
together from some districts.
Somewhat vague reports are coming
in of preparation on the part of the sher-
ifs and coal companies for a possible
clash with the reckless element among
the strikers. They believe trouble must
come, yet there has been no sign Of an
outbreak, and the men appear to be well
handled by their leaders.
AT NINE WORKERS HEADQUAR-
TIERS.
HAZLETON, Pa, Sept 2O.--There was
little activity today around the United
| Mine Workers headquarters from where
! the coal miners strike is being directed.
Most OF the u1iion officials spent the day
| In outlying towns, meeting the striking
men and giving them instructions. No
overtures have been advanced by either
! side, and there is at present no Indication
that any will be put forth soon. The
strike officials are still at work getting
/ the men out, and say they will not cease
! their activity In that respect until every
colliery in the anthracite region is tied
up. The operatives, though badly Grip
pied, are today as confident of success
! as they have heretofore been.
| The production Of coal in the Hazleton
region is growing smaller with each sue
ceeding day. One of the best proofs of
this is the report of the superintendent
of the Hazleton division of the Lehigh
| Valley railroad, which handles the coal
! from all but six coIlieries in this region
| The report shows that shipments have
fallen off to less than two-thirds of the
normal quantity during the past four
days. There is no denying the fact that
the inhabitants of this region fear
! trouble. There are very few persons who
| do not believe that there will be an out
break somewhere in the region Nest,
| If not ALL Of the mines are being protect
| ed by extra watchmen.
SWEARING IN DEPUTIES.
| Rumors are afioat that the sheriffs OF
Luzerne, Schuylkill and Carbon counties,
which counties adjoin one another at a
| point two miles south of here, are swear
! ing in deputies by the score. None of
| these rumors can be confirmed. When
the sheriffs are approached on the SUBJ
ject they say there is NO trouble, and
| that they are not looking for any. Ger
| tain it is, however. that these officers are
keeping a Uatchful eye on the situation,
| and that they can be quickly found if
| their presence is needed anywhere.
No. 40 shaft of the Lehigh Valley Coal
company, cast of this city. was the cen
ter of numerous petty acts Of violence
| during the day. Before 6 o. clock this
morning a handful of Hungarian women