The bee., 1901-10-10


culated throughout the county the
statement that they were subjects of
persecution. 1t seems that an effort
was being made to disarm the mob
that had been contrary to all law or
right in camp at Madisonville, and
this the mob was averse to, and
hence sent out the report that they
were being prosecuted, but the good
judgement of the people who are op-
posed to gang rule when imported
from other counties enabled them to
see through the scheme and no tears
of sympathy were shed.
Although somewhat isolated, the
Empire miners have much reason to
praise the management under which
they work, for the protection af-
forded them by the law and the off,
GERS of Christian County. An at
tempt made to assassinate miners
while enroute to work last week or
while at home with their families,
quickly brought forth action through
legal authority, and the rascals who
are known are now lodging officers
armed with warrants of arrest.
different is the case in this county,
where justice is ground out very
slowly.
The rumor circulated last week,
that the Barnsley contingent of the
U. M. WIS. contemplated a mid
night attack ON the Barnsley mine
and guards, proved unfounded OF
else their hearts failed them, when
they began to think seriously of the
result that would follow such an at
tack. Miners there have long ago
come to the conclusion that they
have rights which must be respected
regardless of consequences and are
ready to take up arms for their cause
IL necessary.
Should the non-union miners Of
this state attempt to pursuade or in
timidate the union miners in an
other state, an indignation meeting
would be called at once, and said
non-union men ordered to leave
state, but here in Kentucky, the
union men are allowed all the privi-
leges guaranteed to an American cit
izen, bound by the laws of Justice.
Yet that dosesn't satisfy them and
force and crime are resorted to.
Foreman John r. Evans, of No. IL
mine, says that another era of pros
perity is at hand and as a proof cites
to the fact that full force is at
work. Vet the demands exceed the
supply of coal, so where does the in
fluence of the U. M. w. come in?
Foreman Toombs and force of men
are at South Diamond this week fur
nishing the putting in of a new scale
for use at the mine.
Foreman Thos. Blair is now TAX
ing q vacation for the purpose of re-
gaining his former good health.
There might have been some eX-
cuse for a midnight attack, in the
days our forefathers, when the In
dians were being driven back from
what they considered their own, but
there is certainly none for the U. M.
WIS, who long ago forfeited all right
or claim to even a job in this
county.
The Crabtree Coal Company, we
understand, produced more coal dur
ing the past September, than the
same month last year, and this in
the face of the fact that the Mine
Workers were attempting by threats
and otherwise to cut down the pro-
duction.
For months past, members of the
U. M. W. have been permitted un-
to come and go from our
county, and for weeks make tempo
rary headquarters here, and not a
hair of their head was touched or
harmed, and not even threatened
with violence, but as soon as deputy
John T. Barnett is called to
county on business, where
the union sentiment appears domi-
nant, his life is threatened and he is
forced to flee for safety. Here is an
of what the u. M. w.
would do when they can secure a
foothold, freedom OF speech and acts
is unknown to them if that fails to
agree with their belief.
Secretary Bailey, according to
agreement with General Murray. de-
livered over to him all arms of the
company in his possession, but we
hear it reported that the action of
the Miners Union was in direct con-
trast, and that the good weapons