Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1902-09-11
OUTLOOK is NOT BRIGHT.
Eighteenth Week of the Miners
Strike Begins with No Indica-
ton of a Settlement.
THE LINES ARE STILL TIGHTLY DRAWN.

PRODUCTIONS IH0t the contest "OuiO
Soon he Over Seem to Have Been
Groundless-Gov. Stone May Con-
vene the Legislature in Extra Ses-
sion-Few Men Are at Work.
Philadelphia, Sept. 9.-The anthra-
cite mine workers. strike enters upon
its eighteenth week to-day with the
lines between the operator and the
mine owner drawn almost as tightly
as when the suspension was inaugu-
rated on May II. There were many
predictions that the contest would be
over by the first week in September,
but if the officials of the Mine Workers
union are to be believed the struggle
will continue for months unless the
coal companies grant concessions.
Some of the operators looked for a
serious break in the ranks of the men
weeks ago, and admit they are sur
p1'lSed at the way the strikers are
holding out. Rumors are current and
IN fact, statements have been made
by prominent men both in and out of
tie coal trade, that the strike will be
ended this month. President MITCHELL
of the union, maintains he knows moth
ing of a possible early ending of the
trouble, and says he knows nothing OF
any negotiations on foot looking to
that end.
Legislature May Meet.
The only move now in contemplation,
is the suggestion that Gov. Stone call
an extra session of the legislature for
the purpose of passing a law that
would have the effect of amicably and
speedily ending the deadlock. Gov
Stone has given the matter consider
abe thought, and has announced that
if bill can be framed that will have
the desired effect ],e will Immediately
ctnvene the legislature.
Last week more coal left the minin 9
region than in any previous week
since the strike began. Statements
have been made by mining officials that
the shipment for the last six working
normal weekly output is a little more
than 100000 tons.
Never Said So
Wilkesbarre, Pa, Sept. 9.-President
Mitchell stated Monday that the re-
port sent out from Scranton to the
effect that he told friend that the
strike would be over on September 1;
and that the strikers would have to
go back to work to save the miners
Hnion was a ''pure fabrication" He
says he never made such a remark tc
any person. LIZ
Number at Work Small.
The number of men at worl
throughout the entire anthracite ter
ritory is difficult to obtain It is SAFE
to say, however, the number, compared
with the total number of workers (es
timated at $4,000, is small, and tha-
among those at work the certificate
miners are few. Coal is being cut il
some of the mines. but as far as can be
learned much of it is being done b,
''bosses,' who are experienced min
ers. The coal companies say they have
long lists of names of men who are
ready to return to work, but are I'M
willing to take the chance because the,
fear violence. With the coming OF
cooler weather the companies look fo1
break, believing that the relief nov
coming to the mine workers will no
hold out long, and that they will be
compelled to return to prepare for tn.
winter. which is usually rigorous one
in the mountain regions.
Murdered by Miners.
Wilkesbarre, Pa, Sept. 9.-Death ant
probably fatal injuries were allotted
to two Italian striking miners Mon
day. They were attacked by pickets
who ignored their claims to affiliatior
and beat them down with rocks ant
clubs. Sistino Vancostello, after be-
ing shot in the leg. was dashed to thu
ground by murderous blows of clubs
and while PROSTATE his brains were
beaten out. Frank Portray, his com
panion, was felled and then beaten un.
conscious. He is expected to die.
Practically Ended. ~