The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-10-31

Delaware and Hudson Canal Company.
within the limits Of the city Of Carbon
dale.
On the way there lunch was served to
the members of the commission, the SUI
perinte9dents, and the labor leaders.
This was still being enjoyed when the
Carbondale breaker was reached and
the train was run upon siding to avail.
the pleasure of the commission.
After the luncheon the car was vacated
by all except the commission. who held
session lasting fully half hour. The
principal topic discussed was plan by
which the rule regarding the number
going into the mines would be enforced
hereafter.
Only one newspaper man will be taken
along. There will be but two represent
tatives of each side Of the controversy
present. Stenographers will be told that
their society is not wanted.
1t was also decided that tomorrow
morning at o'clock the commission
will visit the Manville breaker of the
Delaware and Hudson Canal Company
in this city and spend the greater part of
the day there. They will not only visit
the interior of the colliery but will make
a thorough inspection Of every feature
Of the mine and breaker.
Coal Brook Breaker Inspected.
The conference ended, the icommis-
sioners made a thorough inspection Of
the Coal Brook breaker. They walked to
the top of the high pile. then they de-
scended as they had come, and after
ward they went to the Weighing depart.
ment, where the docking system was ex-
clained.
At this point arose the only argu-
ment of the day and the only show Of
partisanship.
Mr.. Nichols informed the members of
the commission that right here was one
of the principal grievances of the min
ers, that the docking system .was a
grievous wrong and that the miner had
TO cut 300 pounds Of coal to secure
payment for ton. Superintendent Bry-
den. of the Ontario and Western. con-
tended that the docking system was an
equitable one; that the miner was paid
all that he vas entitled to.
The members of the commission turn
ed away with the exception of Judge
Gray. He listened 10 the argument with
his face lighted with smile. but he
made no comment.
Plans for Today.
Following the inspection Of this
breaker, the party boarded the train
and were brought to Scranton. Re-
corder Wright announced the plans for
the morning and stated that the COM
mission would not hold session during
the evening.
He said that the commission had not
decided when 1t would begin the taking
of testimony, nor was 1t sure that 1t
would be ready to proceed to Wilkes
barre on Saturday, as had been an
nounced. Plans for the future were yet
20 be decided upon.
The Hillside No. 2 colliery, that was
inspected by the commission today. is said
to be one OF the finest mines in the region.
1t employs about 625 men, and has ca
pacity OF 500 cars of a ton and a half
each dav.
The miners would not say whether
they we're pleased or not with the first
days inquiry. Certain it is that after
they came home tonight President Mitch
ell came from Wilkesbarre to Scranton,
accompanied by DR.. Walter E. Weyl. one
OF his advisers, and President John
Fahey. of district No. g. They were met
by DR.. Peter Roberts and James Mar
wick.
A little later Mitchell announced that
Clarence S. Darrow, of Chicago, who is
now here. had been appointed attorney
for the miners to conduct their case be-
fore the commission. After Mitchell
announcement the strike leaders held a
conference at the miners headquarters
In the PAUL. Building.
Mitchell says no. significance attaches
10 his visit here tonight. -