The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1915-05-08
AS Operators Are Interested in
Welfare of Employees and
Their Social Life.
lFrom the Goal MINING Review. "a.

I. 1851
There is every indication OF new
era dswning In the mining communt-
ties OF West Virginia. 1t is not due
10 the work of agitators or the reck-
less denunciaticn of the operator oy
individuals wha take too much Tor
granted, and really know little OF the
facts in regard TO existing conditions
anywhere.
Operating men in West Virginia
will be found. upon investigation, 70
be very much human. and naturally
are ready 10 listen TO and put into ef-
feet any intelligent or reasonable plan
which will be helpful in promoting
the welfare of the mine workers ana
protecting the coal industry OF the
state
The general movement of the oper-
ators of West Virginia TO get together
has for It's object. among other
things. the improvements the work
ing conditions of the employees, and
the Improvement of the social life
of the people in mining communities.
Both OF which contribute TO the
Welfare and Happiness
OF the people. Il is being m ore gen
orally understood that the operator
knowledge of each others duties and
responsibilities.
In no section of West Virginia has
this spirit of human welfare made
greater strides than IN the New river
ana Winding Gulf mining districts.
Since the ratification of the recent
agreemen: made to govern these sec
tons OF West Virginia. which pro-
vides uninterrupted industrial peace
for four years. there is moEemen
now developing to encourage en-
infaraSf
their own welfare.
II means an entire change in the
conditions of living in the New River
and Winding Gulf regions. 1t means
that the operators and mine workers
will understand each other better and
il will also establish a higher stand
ard of citizenship by encouragirg the
people TO more thoroughly under
stand questions which affected their
rights and their welfare
It IS apparent that when the
miners and operators devote more
time 10 study each others interests.
there will be less cause for strife and
there will be less trouble existing.
II will make II much more dittic alt
TO appeal to the passion or the preju-
dice of the men employed in the
mires of the New River and Winding
Gulf districts.
There Is general ACTIVITY IN TelioS-
cling old mines and opening new
ones. The mines are being equipped
with the
Most Modern Machinery
and the latest safety devices for the
protection OF the mine workers IN
Following their daily occupation.
Many innovations are being intro
6uced al different mines for the ben
eft OF the mine workers These will
be mentioned more in detail in fu-
tire articles written on West Nir-
sinia mining conditions.
The market for the coal produced
IN the New River and Winding Gull
districts is principally in the East,
and it is only question of time un-
I'll all the coal produced in the New
River fieId will be shipped to eastern
markets. There is a growing demand
for New Ri,fr field coal in the west-
ern market The New River oper-
ators are 10 be commended for their
denomination not to supply the mar
Eet with coal at price which is less
than the real cost OF production. OPP
gators fr other districts and other
states riight we'll follow the. example
being established by the operators
Of the New River and Winding Gulf
districts of West. Virginia.