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La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1902-03-27


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Vino de qufra fosfatado Id 80
Por docenas ie hacan rebataa de impor
tancia.
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1902-03-27

k@l=4=I
= Para aliviar esa irritacion que
| Bielten aquellos que padecen algtlna
\ affection bronquial, las Pasfillas
/ BrOnquiaEes de Brown, son nuy
/ -atiles. Remedio sin igual para ls &
sos, ronquera y NAL de garganta
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1902-03-27

EaT Joss @. del Walls (ForsaleE& 71)s-OiA
ctnas para 10 gesti6n de aguntos adminiitrati-
vcs lsa todos ioa cankRos oaefalss.
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1902-03-27

La Junta de Sanidad dice que
al comercio puede vender- aguas
minerales, pero no medicinal0s.
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1902-03-27
III C0LERA En- EHasGLA

En- Manila han ocurrtdo 80 de :
funciones del c0Iera.
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1902-03-27
AVlSG

Tenie1do conoctmiento de que Sc ha
tornado mi nombre can tidaoes sin Mi
consent'mienta participo todas las per-
sonas CON quien tsngo negociaciones y al
comercio en- general que no sastifar6 cuen.
ia a'guna que no haya sido formulada por
mi personalmente s con la frma de nj
10 Basilio NieVes.
Cidra, 13 de Mario de 1902
Deogrdcias NieUes
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1902-03-27
HOTEL. oI4I1M.Po
sANTaJRCFC

a Is MFNUTOs DA SAN JUAN .
El meior hotel en- este clina.
Esplendiia ventilaci6n. Parque,
Jardinos y Kiosco 8 u inglesis.
Ezcelense' servicio de carruajs' !
Precios rnoder2dos. SIS hgcen rs.
ducciones para familias. Alunn.
brado al6etrico moderno.
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1902-03-27

AFA.NGAS YCAPIROTEs-Versos da Lula
Rodriguez Cabrera. De venta en- Ia calle de
la Fortaleza no So. 81 precio de 30 cerltavos
oil e1eraplaE. p.
RalrRmaGaa Marques ROfgs-Csguss
E,kfstencias renovadas constantemente.
importation directa.-Precios limitat1os.
-Especialidad en- el despacho de ssscs-
tas.--
eL,A BORINQUENS--De Targas q tJe no
oividar que eata casa ca Ii que mas harato
verIde que constantemente introduce nuevas
mereenc{as artfculoR de- alta novedad. Wis
II haee fa
doctor J. LORENZO OASALDnO.
Ciruiano- Dentista Norta- a-americano.
Rice.
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1902-03-27

D.l 2S n 80 iebactuA llegarS o San JuAI
ell vapor cnbAno <Marfa Herrera procetlent
de ID H.abana J esealas Intermedias
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1902-03-27
DR.. Pablo Font Y MnTtetel.
H1mRcao, Puerto Rico.

Gualqnisr sel1ra eef .rfka pusds hacer-
SO do il reoi gratuit4mente COZ IN POGO de
tYabsio Btsta con vender enare sus atnigaa
fAlniliAres IL orendas 30 centAvos El ami
te un TAinr de 3 60 centavos recfbir6 dc los
Egtsdus u nidoz un bouito rsloi valorado en- s
pesos y garantizsdo por ahos
DiHJirse a dt III AgFipina B. de NarvSsz,
Faiardo, Puerto Rico. 81.
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1902-03-27

sL.A INDUsTRIA PUERToRR1QUEftAS
Fabriea de jab6n m&rca SRom6ns eshable-
cids en Hato- hsy (Rio Piedras), de SUCCESSION
de- Roman 6 Cs
Be pPa sebo.
Dirijirse en- Ia miama q don Policaruo
Eshevarrfa.
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1902-03-27

IA ado golpsadO en- San Juan sl indivfiuo
Samuel Tonfrfa.
HA nuerto sn a lmaeso una tierna niha,
hija del sefior don Jos9 Irset, sprseiabie Ca
b&Ilero de aquelia localidad
Ei ayuut.mienso da san G,rmzn trats do
gestfonar empr6ttft9.
I'm sse mosivo IA dabi1o reunirse aver
All lon Idres del pneb o.
A ,ar saieron para los Eataios aidoa los
potables aiucasionistaa doctor don Antonio
Russell = Mr.. Fl H1nduson.
"a Ia hacienda <B oca chica,s del ssrnaino
municipat de Ponce, ha ocurrido IN crimen
del que a6n no tsnemoa datalles
Ei inartes fslIeci6 en- Maysgnm eI ssisr
Fishar, cura protssta ats. que hacfa dfss ssnfA
padeeiando una 6ebrs tifoiisa.
Dsicase en- paz.
s hAlla onfermo en Ponce doa Carlos
F6Ix Ch2ndon.
Hafallecido en- Maysgnsz dena JOseta L6-
pea, vitda de MsdrAno.
Hln contraido matrimonio en- Aguaailia
lA sefIorita / a6s BAsearkn.
AnOche lleg.ron San Juan, csndnoidos
por is policfa inaular, los bsndidof Adofo Ma-
tos ) 5 lniaIio Msrced.
Hs fallecido en- Bsyam6n oil entuslasta
federsI B as 4 yaIs.
Dice <LA Voz de Ia Patria1 de MayRgn AZ.
"a ger tarde. arrinc onada en- un portal
abfigando una criatura de pccos
messs, vimoa una tnfsix muisr que padecfa
de ham bre.1
SIignoE de <oroaperidadS, colega,
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1902-03-27

4 81 eDcusntra en- San Jaan Al
| que hA die Feetaearai sopdan et. IL IL. go pasl =
tos de eonstrucci6n de muellea - PAn-
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1902-03-27

Be ancuentEa gFavsmeute a,,fsrr,. :. A.
ysgtsz nna nifis an cora edal, .ohrtrs al = a.. :
Miguel C&stro. Y ~
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Gahrial B Anco. vscino de Poays. a. ~ !.
IRA, fue nordido por IN perro en mam...c
en- qna Ro drifts au casa. r.
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1902-03-27

eT,A BORINOUEN.--De raj
sD,ooroR J. LORENZO oAsALDu'o

Cifuiano- Dentista Norta-americano.
Arecfho-Puerto~Rf Rice.
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FRAUDS IN NEW YORK.
MANY DEMoC RATIO BALLOTS WE'RE
THROWN OUT BY REPUBLICANS.
Very Trivial Grounds for Declaring Them
Irregular--Raises the Matter OF
Odelfs Right to Seat.

New York. November 14.-Charles w.
Dayton, representing John c. Cuneen,
democratic candidate for attorney general
in the recent State election, declares that
1900 democratic votes had been Illegally
east out in this county as defective.
The alleged defective ballots, of which
there were about 1000. were opened and
examined this afternoon under writ of
mandamus issued by Supreme Court JUS
tice Scott on the application Of Mr. Day
ton as counsel for Mr. Cuneen.
At least 80 per cent of these ballots so
opened, Mr.. Dayton said, were obviously
meant 10 be straight locratic tickets.
The reason for thro. AZ them out, MIR.
Dayton said, was simply that the voter
had made cross instead Of an ~ or
that the lines of the OK We're wayering
and uncertain.
The count was closely watched by John
A. Mason, secretary of the democratic
State committee; Charles Bacon and John
Il. Oakley. as well as by Mi. Dayton.
Mr. Dayton said that In his opinion
the throwing out of these alleGed defec-
tive ballots were good grounds for the
Indictment OF u number of election iu-
spectors.
The result Of the count. Mr. Dayton
said would insure the election of John
Cuneen as attorney general, aud would
raise the question Of counting and register
ing the ballots all through the State,
aud therefore the question OF the election
Of Mr.. Odell as governor.
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rHn cRoss EXAMINAr1oN.

The attitude of the commissioners was
followed by every one in the court room
They appeared to be greatly interested in
the cross-examlnation Of Mr.. Mitchell but
at times seemed to grow restless under the
ceascless fire Of questions aimed at the
mine workers leader. Judge Gray, as
chairman Of the commission, being versed
In the court proceedings and in the law,
was the only spokesman for the commits
sion He at times asked questions and at
the very close OF the afternoon session dl-
rected query at Mr.. Mitchell which Mr.
Wilcox had been leading up TO for some
fine The chairman asked Mr.. Mitchell
whether his organization approved the ac-
ton of Withdrawing from or denying the
necessaries Of life to those who had Of
Tended the organization, and he replied:
~ should say, emphotlcaily. no"
During the day Mr. Wilcox asked Mr..
Mitchell many questions as TO the policies
~ the union, the method Of calling strikes,
the ability Of the union to maintain discip-
line and prevent the members Of the union
from violating the law, and also as 70 the
liability Of the union breaking contracts.
II was apparent to many that Mr.. Wilcox's
object was to attempt 70 prove that the
contention of the companies that the min
ers' union was an irresponsible organiza-
,Iop was well founded and that trade agree
ments. therefore, could not be safely en-
tered into With the union
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wILLINa nd ARRlrnArn-

Were you willing to submit 70 arblita
tionF asked Mr. DaroN
Always" said Mr. Mitchell.
And. Of course. you are nowY"
Yes. In a public staten mt, Jme %,
we proposed arbitration"
Mr. Darrow's next question brought cut
the nrst public statement made since the
late strike was Inaugural ed regarding the
amount Of aid given the strikers. M
Mitchell said that 10000 bad been cis-
tributed among the workers and that non
union men ON strike nad shared equally
with the union men, aith nigh they bad
pad no dues He sail hc 1id not K cw
Of single instance whe;e bis organiSs
ton had failed TO keep ltg contracts.
what do you uay rs 70 the ability OF
your Organization 10 maintain fisciplibe
and assist IN the scttemin q Gees i,ns
and help in the harmony ~ the mapage-
ment OF the coal Industry laluired NJ.
barrow
Speaking very deliberately Mr.. Mitchell
answered: II would G~ that our expe-
rlence as an organization demonsu, ties
conclusively that dis,iallne can be neiu.
tanned whore trade agreements exist As
a matter Of fact, In hose States where we
have trade agreements, + any 81 our local
unions were 70 attempt 10 violate agree
ments or refuse = % hack to work when
we instructed them 20 30 30. Nc wolld
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BURTON is IN THE RACE.
win Announce for Speaker When He
Reaches Washington.
fCpo,tot rr,h
(speclal 10 M Posi-

Especial to The Post)
Washington, November Alt is stated
here on the authority of close friend Of
Representative Burton of Ohio that he has
already male up his mind to enter the
speakership race and that he is merely
waiting until he returns to Washington
week after next to make an official an.
nouncement. II is the impression that Mr..
Burton's presence in the race would de-
tract considerably from the strength Of
Cannon of Illinois, although 1t is con.
ceded that up to date the latter has the
best chance of the landing the place. II Is
likely that several Of the delegations from
the Western States will endeavor TO make
Cannon declare his position on the tarif
question before pedglng their support 10
him. So far the Illinois man has refused
to define his attitude. merely stating In
answer 70 questions that his long record
in congress should speak for itself. 1t Is
assumed that he means to take stand
midway between Babcock aud Dalzell. Bah.
cock is known to be strongly ia favor Of
revision, while the Pennsylvania man Is
supposed to represent the antl-revi. ion ele-
meut.
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MINERS ARE BAD RISKS.

He said that most life Insurance com
panies refuse to take employees of mines.
Work in the bltuminous fields was not 50
hazardous, he said, as IN the anthrac1.J
regions
Mr. Mitchell comparing the rates OF
wages paid In the bitumiuous nerds with
those paid IN the anthracite region. said
they were from 20 to 80 per cent higher in
the bituminous country. lie said he had
visited the homes Of miners IN tho an
thracite region and In the bituminous nede,
and, generally speaking. the conditions In
the soft coal fields are better This was
especially truc, he said. Of the houses
owned by the companies
He said the agitation for higher wages
was begun two years ago. This had cryst7l.
Lied into demand to be paid by weight,
which, in his opinion was the only hon.
est method OF determining the amount the
men earn, He spoke Of the Increase in
the size Of coal cars and tho dcmlnd OF
the operators that more top should ua
put on which. he said. had been o source
Of more trouble than any ore thing he
knew Of Mr.. Mitchell said that a minor
must pile the coal six inches above the
top OF the mine cars The dist luce 10 the
breaker is frequently a mile from tlc mine
and the coal is shaken down nnd The nil or
Is docbed II the coal dos no. reach The
required height at the hreaGsr aLd gets
nothing II there are more .hau siK inchos
Of topping
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(continued on Third Paoe.)
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vToLAT1oN or AGRrrNrNr

VIOLATION or AGREEMENT.
Mr.. Wilcox, for tho operators. cross.ey.
amincd Mr.. Mitchell at length regarding
the general wording Of the organization
Mr. Wilcox read from the Mine workers
constitution. aud asked II there was
provision which authorized the punishment
Of men who violate agreements
MIR. Mitchell said he would have such
authority because that had boon the pollcy
Of tho Organization. ''rhc constitution"
he said. "does not specifically contain amy
provision Tor turning man out Of the
organization. hut t docs confer power ON
It's officers 70 interpret It and 70 exercise
supervision under H. Tho Interpretation
Is the law"
Then you are now making the Iaw7"
asked Mr., Wilcox.
The hour Of 1890 o'clock having arrived
a recess was taken until O'Clock.
The afternoon session WINS opened nromnt
" az . o'clock but It was some minutes
later before Mr. Mitchell was recalled TO
the stand 70 answer Mt wlcox's ouos-
tlon. The mine workers. leader was ex.
amined regarding interpretations OF the
union's constitution,
Attorney Wilcox followed this IN by
reading from MIR. Mitchelrs testimony he
fore the industrial commission IN which
the miners president outlined the Motley
Of the union ana the conditions Of the
miners occupation at that time. This
took IN about an hour.
THE AFTERNOON SESSION.
In the afternoon Mr. wilcox resumed
tho examination of Mr.. Mitchell and read
newspaper accounts referring to the PRO.
ceedings OF the indianapolis convention. mt
which Il was proposed to cali for a Ma
tional suspension Mr. Wilcox asked
AS I understand H. workers IN the
bitumlnous fields are under contactsY"
Mr.. Mitchell Yes, sir
And you say those contracts are SUI
perior 20 the constitution OF the United
Mine Workersy"
yes sir
How. then. could that convention have
considered the question OF inauguratlng a
National suspeusionT
ut did not consider Il because by unaui
nous vote it was decided not to inaugulnto
National suspension. II was called Tor
the purpose OF considering the application
of the anthracite miners that sympa-
thetc strike be nauguratcd
What was the object OF the conven-
tiong
well had my own reasons for not tell.
ing them that. They knew It. The roal
purpose of the convention was carried out
and Sl,5OooOo was got from them to help
to sustain these anthracite men while on
strike"
Mr. Wilcox then inquired If, under the
constitution OF The United Mine Workers,
should there be strike in the Western
! Pennsylvania bitumnous mines aud e
should turn out that anthracite coal was
going there, the National officers could not
order a strike In the anthracite districts
Ny. Mitchell said they could not, and, IN
support Of this statement read from one
of the agreements with the bltummou,
operators, In which It was expressly pro
yldcd that the contract could not be sot
aside because of any rules Of the United
Mine Workers now in force OF hereafter
adopted.
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ATTAcKEp gY A MANIAC.
Several Persons Were Badly Cut With
a Bia knife.

New York. November l4.-Whlle protect
ing Mrs. W. II. Gardner OF Bath Beach
from the attacks OF o supposed maniac
armed With a long knife, three neighbors
received stab wounds. one Of them, John
McMahon, being injured SO seriously that
be will probably die Mrs. Gardner was
sitting on the veranda Of her home when
the man entered the back door, rushed
through the house and. after making sure
of the Identity Of the tenants. he rushed
at them with long knife, All evaded him
but one who. received a slight cut Tfieir
screams brought nelshbors. The man He'd
Into the meadows.
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Mine Workers President Cross
Examined at Scranton.
SHARP REPLIES WERE GIVEN TO CUES
TIONS BY WILCOX.
Attempt Was Made to Prove That the Mine Work
ers' Organization Is IrresponsibIe-The Tes-
timony Will Continue Several Weeks

Scranton, Pa, November l4-The antnra-
cite coal commission appointed by Presi-
dent Roosevelt to arbtrate the differences
between the mine workers OF the hard coal
fields Of Pennsylvania aud their employers
today began the hearing OF testimony by
which e win determine whether or not
the workmen are receiving fair and lust
wages for their labor and whether their
conditions should not be improved. The
star witness FOR the miners President
John Mitchell, took the stand IN INC fore
noon, and when the commission adjourned
at O'Clock In the afternoon he was stii
under the fire of cross examination ny
David W. Wilcox, general counsel OF the
Delaware and Hudson company Il was a
trying day for the miners leader, but he
seemed to stand the test we'll The heav
lest tirc Of cross questions was aimed at
him late in the afternoon session ana
when the hour for adjournment was
reached MIR. wilcox was still propoundmg
questions and testing Mi. Mitchen's mem.
DRY.
The opening OF the sessions was a notable
day In the annals Of the upper anthracite
regions. such an array Of lawyers mas
never been seen In this part Of the stare
and it is doubtful whether attorneys nave
ever been SO numerous on one side of a
case IN this state as were present In the
interest of the Goa! companies today. The
commissions sessions are being held in the
room Of the Pennsylvania superior court.
which is now sitting In Philadelphia.
Ranged around three tables IN front OF the
seven commissioners, who occupied the
Judges bench. were no less than thirty
lawyers, twenty-four OF whom were looking
after the interests OF the mine owners
THE COURT ROOM PACKED.
In addition to the lawyers there was q
large number OF members Of the nar pres
ent who came merely to look on Tue
court room at both sessions was almost
packed to sulfocation and scores OF persons
were unable to gain admittance only one
OF the heads Of the large coal companies,
Chairman Thomas OF the Erie, was present.
There were among the spectators quite a
large number Of general ss6erintendeuts
and district ana mine superintendent. ait
OF when took deep interest in the pro.
oeedlnss and some Of tEom frequently
made notes. Among thcm are Il. ".
Looms, vice president OF the Lackawanna
c. c. Rose. general superintendent OF the
Delaware and Hudson; superintendent D.
Rr Dryden OF the Ontario, and western;
General superintendent Thorne or the rem
pic Coal company, General Superintendent
richards Of the Lehigh and Wikesoarre
company and General superintendent s. W.
warnock of the Lehigh Valley company
Grouped about Mr. Mitchell were District
Presidents Nichols, Duny and Fahy, the
three district secretaries, the three
National board members aud the members
of the three district legislative boards
Scattered through the spectators were
many practical miners. who will be called
upon TO take the stand in behalf of the
miners.
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MIrcnELI,s sHARP RErLY.

'"rhe constitution gives the president a
good deal Of discretion does It notl' in
quired Mr. wilcox
"That is very true Of every constitution
answered Mr., Mitchell, even the cousttu
ton Of the United states"
Mr. Wilcox at this poiut read the tcstl
mony Of Mr. Mltchtll before the Industrial
commission, IN which he explained tho pol
Icy and conditions OF the mine workers al
that time. This occupied an hour and sew
eral members Of the commission became
restless, Mr.. Wilcox's voice at times becom
Ing almost lnaudlble.
Referring 10 The strike Of 1900 Mr. VII
cox handed to Mr. Mitchell Tor ldentiGcn
ton copy of the resolutions passed at the
Hazleton convention of August "a, and In
quired If he was able TO state how much
those demands would have added to the la
Dor cost Of mining. Mr. Mitchell replied
that the Increase would have amounted Ia
20 per cent.
wouldn't It surprise you TO know" In.
teriected Mr. Wilcox, that the Increase
would have been about 20 per cent?
~ do not remember" was the response
~ think we fixed the minimum price at
about Sl.75 per day I do not think the
men we're earning 20 per cent less than
that"
Mr.. Wilcox continued his reading of the
testimony before tine industrial commission
and inquired what methods were adopted t.
get the men OUT on strike in 1900. The wit
ness declared that officers Of the organiza
tlon and mine workers who were employed
simply held meetings aud asked the men q
60 out, being notified through the news
papers that certain day Was SGT for goins
out.
what methods do you adopt TO prevent
interference With nonunlou mcnr' asked
Mr. Wilcox.
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r1,Nns IAN To NIINERs.

During the hearing the statement was
brought out that the union bad disbursed
81 10000 among the UNION and nouunlon
men who were on strike.
one Of the questions which came np be-
fore the commission was the adyisa5illty
Of hearing counsel on behalf OF the non
nnion men who remained at work during
tho strike. Attorney John T. Lenahan, one
~ the attorneys for the nonunlon men,
asted the commission what his status be
fore the arhitrators was Judge Gray IN
formed him that the question would be
taken under consideration and that an an
swer would probably be given tomorrow.
Mr.. Mitchell before taking the witness
stand IN the forenoon, presented the miners
side In a statement Of COCO words II took
him forty minutes to read bis address, and
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ments take precedence over our own 'aw.
The agreements must be kent inyiolate'
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he was listened to by the commission and
operators with the closest attention.
II is not unlikely That Mr. Mitchell will
be on the stand all day tomorrow and prob
ably longer. II Is the intention Of the
miners to call on Rev Roberts Of Nlahanoy
City who has an intimate knowledge OF
anthracite mining and is the author Of a
book on the subject, During the hearing
all the attorneys took copious notes and It
looks as II the investigation will be long
drawn out, unless some arrangement FOR
curtaling the cross-examnation OF Wit
nesses is agreed upon.
Mr.. Mitchelrs statement covered practi-
cally the same subjects embraced in his
former statement to the commission.
WITNESS TOOK AN OATH
Upon Judge Gray's suggestion It was de-
cided TO administer an oath TO witness.
Mr. Mitchell said that he began doing
mining work as n door boy when he was
l. years old and had occupied all positions
in the bituminous fields except that Of fore
man. He had not worked In the anthracite
region He then explained his connection
with the knights Of Labor and gave ng
urcs showing the membership Of the United
Continuing Mr., Mitchell said that 81 per
cent OF all coal mined in the United States
was mined in Pennsylvania, and that 90
per cent OF the anthracite workers are
members Of the union,
Has the president or executive board
ever ordered a strike since they have been
at the head of this organization, or since
It has been In cxistencel" asked Mr.. Oar
row.
NO" was the reply, except upon the
affirmative vote Of the miners themselves,
The officers carry out the instructions OF
the miners
Mr.. Mitchell then explained the rela.
tIons between the union and the bituminous
| operators, and said that by reason Of the
contracts entered into by them there had
been no strikes Where no contracts Were
made, he said. there had been strikes OF
| considerable magnitude, Through the
amlcable relations with The bituminou'
| operators, Mr.. Mitchell said. wages had
| been increased since 1898 an average Of 81
per cent and that there had been re
| duction in hours Of from ten to eight and
| also in the number Of children employed
| The price OF fuel, both btuminous and an
! thracite, he said, had gradually increased
| Tho work of mining he characterized AZ
the most hazardous In the world, and D.,
stated that last year 5i3 men were killed
in the mines aud many injured.