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The labor argus. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1906-1915, 1906-11-15

would remedy all defects, but we
nave sufficient coal in our State to
last probably thousand years at the
present rate of production and We
will! leave some OF these matters to
our successors.
Now, the history of mine legisla-
ton in America has shown, II my in
formation has been correct from Of
fetal statements, that in view of the
efforts made by the State OF Penn
sylyania to decrease fatalities IN
their mines by a process of legisla-
ton, has not been fully success
That is. they have not as yet been
ratio of death. l will admit, how
ever, that the statistics seem to show
that the legislation that they have
had, has to very large extent kept
down the ratio of fatalities:
Another thing that should be tax
en- into consideration is, that In
America and in West Virginia, es-
pectally West Virginia has the rec
ord of having and at the present
time producing the largest tonnage
of coal for each man employed IN
and about the mines of any state IN
America, or in any country where
coal mining is engaged in. | think
West Virginia produces probably a
little over twice as much tonnage
England.
Another thing I would like to call
your attention to is that recently the
King of England has appointed
Royal Commission to take into CON
sideration the revision of their min
ing statutes. with view OF reduc-
ing fatalities that are supposed to ne
caused by dust explosions, and with
their many years of experience IL
the revision of law, and in their Ell
forts to arrive at solutions as to the
cause of disasters, it is hoped that
America may profit by their findings
and l think that every person mere
can appreciate the condition that
this commission is in at the present
time, after having heard the discus
sions on the part of the operators
and miners, where they seem TO dls-
agree very decidedly upon PROPOSE
ton that has come from the miners.
I am in hopes that the commission
may be able to solve the problem.
Upon motion of Mr.. Judy, the
commission adjourned to meet az
nine O'Clock tomorrow morning IN
the Senate chamber. F.,
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SPECIAL BOND ELECTION.
Mayors proclamation.

Notice is hereby given that the fol
lowing ordinance was passed at TIE
regular meeting of the Common Coun
Ill OF the City Of Charleston, Yves.
virginia, held at the City Hall, in salo
lily, on Thursdly October 1SSh, 1906,
and publication reciting said ordinance
5 hereby made, as required by law, to-
Wit
AN ORDINANCE providing for the
ssue Of four and one-half q 1-2) pei
~ent. interest bearing Bonds of The
City of Charleston, West Virginia, OF
the par value and to the amount OF
$3.50, 100000, of which the amount of
,25 10000 shall be used for the pur-
pose of erecting, constructing and
Completing a bridge or bridges across
he Elk River, within the corporate
limits of The City of Charleston, and
he amount OF $1O0.0OO.OO thereof,
shall be used for the purpose of pay
ing outstanding indeb 'edness of The
City. of Charleston, and the amount O!
The purpose of building and construct
ing public sewers within The City of
Charleston.
BE IT ORDAINED by the Common
Council of The City of Charles
ton:
Section 1.-That pursuant to section
sight of article ten of the Constitution
Of -he State of West Virginia, of 1872
3, the bonds of the City of Charleston
West Virginia, be issued Of the par
value and to the amount CT $250,OOO. 90.
# which the amount of $4,000 90 shall
be used for the purpose OF erecting
constructing and competing a bridge
Or bridges across the Elk River with
n the crporate limits of The City OF
Charleston, ard the amount Of 500,
10000 shall be used for the purpose
Of paying outstanding indebtedness Of
The City of Charleston, and the
mount of s125,00000 shall be used
FOR the purpose of building and con
9tructing public sewers within The
City of Charleston.
Section 2:-Said bonds shall pc of
the denomination OF one hun lred dol
lars. and Of multiples thereof, and
shall bear interest at the rate of four
md one-haf a 1-2) per cent per an
mum, payable annually at the Citizens
National Bank Of Charleston, at
Charleston, West Virginia; and said
bonds shall mature and be payable in
thirty-four (34) years from their date.
but the right is reserved by the Com
non Council of The City OF Charles
Hon to pay said bonds or either of
them at twenty years from date, or at
he end OF any year after said twenty
ears, by payment of the bond or
bonds, and any accrued interest cou
pons
Section 3:-The proceeds of sale OF
said bonds shall be applied in the man
ner and for the purposes set out in
section J of this ORDINANCE.
Sectic n 4:-Sa'd bonds SHAH he SOLE
at not less than their par value, and
when so1d it shall be at public sale as
provided by this Ordinance and by the
avs ofl the State of West Virginia ir
sorce governing same. to the hishes.
'iddet' in writing. for cash: AMI before
ny sails of s''ch bonds. said sale sha1'
'e advertised in some convenient
newspaper published in The CITY of
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Mr.. Chairman. for fear my re-
marks in connection with that, "a
Mr.. Judy stated, will be construed tC
mean that the operators have not
presented anything, and that would
carry with it that they would moi
discuss any amendments to the law
| would undoubtedly want to correc'
that impression, because l under.
stood that in my manner of discuss
ing 1t happened to make that state
ment. but l do not want that to b.,
conveyed to the public as meanine
that the operators refused to discus
amen dments to the mining laws, anc
| most heartily second the motion O,
Mr.. Judy to thank the operators anG
miners for their attendance
The Chairman here put the mo,
ton made by Mr.. Judy Offering /.
vote of thanks to the operators anC
representatives of the mine worker
FOR their attendance upon the meet.
ing. which motion was unanimously
carried.
The Chairman (Mr. Paul. spoke
as follows:
On the part of the Commission
and on the part of the representa-.
iveS of the State as Chairman of tn
Commiss on, l wish to say that | 70,
one have been very much profited b,
the discussions that have been in
dulSed in between the operators anG
mine workers in regard to proposed
amendments to the mine laws. and !
feel satisfied that it is the purpos.
of the members of the Commission
to improve on the present laws
We can hardly hope to satisfy al
desires, but I am in hope that tn
Commission will be able to report :;
bill which we can present to the Leg
'sl&ture feeling that the interest
effected Will be DISPOSED to accep
those findings. That is, to larce
extent. ! recognize the fact that w
cannot get all we want at one time
II we mad Just sufficient coal in gu
state to last ten or twelve or fiftee-
years. during the period of our e.
lstence, 1t might then be proper tha
we should ask for legislation thai
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Gambling with Fate,
lcoNrINuLD FROM LAST WEEK,

attend TO everything
Elise arose at the touch of her aunts
hand and left the office Xix e one in
dream. Darrell was also experiencing
somewhat Of her bewilderment, but It
did not take from him his grasp of de-
tails nor make him any the less &C.
tive.
He secured the best rooms in the
hotel for his companions and ha,: their
luggage taken there. He also ordered
that their evening meal should be sent
up to them.
After Elise had left the parlor Mrs
Gorton came to him.
There is such a thing as destiny,
Mr.. McCloud." she sighed.
There isl he returned: with SUI.
premee conviction a5 ii
''Who would have dreamed that we
should meet Roy Ienyard here, in
this little corner of the world, as we
have done?"
THE world is not SO large"
1T would seem SO, yet-yet I can
hardly credit my senses.''gJ
Love is a magnet went on Darrell,
softly, distant look in his eyes. "a
double magnet, it appears, has drawn
Elise to Sandy Bar. You say there is
q. misunderstanding between them"
"A misunderstanding pure and sim
pfc. Mr.. McCloud."
He was silent for little. Il All. h:ad
that it has SO fallen, cut" he s:.id,
nnal]y.
She looked at him wonderingIy.
why are You slad?" she asked.
Il cannot tell you now" He spike
hastily and with stern attempt to
smother the sharp pain that came with
the words. You will know SOON"
He started unsteadi!y toward the
door, but the elder lady caught up with
him and rested a soft hand on his
shoulder.
God bless you!" she said broIlenly.
He went downstairs and out into
the street, searching anxiously every
face he met. He had no time to mar
vel at the course true love was taking
insofar as it concerned Elise Avery
and Roy Lenyard.
What concerned him most was the
misunderstanding between. the two.
That could be explained away and
would help to heal the wound to be
caused. by the announcement of Ezra
Avery's death.
knowledge of her fathers fate could
not be kept much longer from Elise
and 1T was Gods providence that Roy
Lenyard was there:>- Only momentary
lndecision had prevented a yreconcilia-
ton at their unexpected meeting at
the hotel door. 1t was now barrels
business 10 dispel every doubt and pave
the way for the harsh news to follow.
After that-Murgatroyd! After clear
ing his own name Darrell cared not
what might happen
from one end of the street, to the
other Darrell walked, searching for
Lenyard. The lights famed out over
the entrance Of Hawkbilrs and Darrell
went in.
Roulette wheels and card tables
looked very tempting to him and some
thing urged him to play, another game
there where he had played the last He
fought off the desire. looked around
the long room and whirled and went
out.
His thoughts were never more busy
with plans and expedients. but he was
none the less watchful Suddenly he
became aware that Lenyard was fol-
lowing him, logging his steps stealth
ny from point to point and trying to
keep out of sight.
barrel did not ask himself what this
might mean, but turned into the hall
way leading up to Murgatroyd's Office.
he did not ascend the stairs, but halt
ed and waited.
CIO BE CONTTNuRDlsE-. 80
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Therefore, pursuant to said Ordi
nance, I, John A. Jarrett, Mayor Of
The City of Charleston. West Vir.
sinia, hereby appoint Monday, No
'vember 10, 1906, between the hours
If sunrise and sunset, on that day at
The usual voting places in The City OF
Charleston, West Virginia, as the time
and places at which special cleo
lion shall be held by the qualified vo
ters of said City to decide whether
they will ratify or reject said Ordi
nance. The tickets shall have printed
IN them For ratification" and "For
rejection" and those desiring to vote
against the bonds, shall erase the
words For Ratification and those
lesiring to vote for. the bonds, shall
erase the words For Rejection"
The bonds provided for nthe above
Ordinance shall not be issued unless
said Ordinance shall have received
three-ffths $3.50 of all votes cast for
and against the same at said special
election.