The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1915-05-08
As Operators Are Interested in
Welfare of Employees and
Taeir Social Life.
From the Coal Mining Review. May
1Q1E

4 FTOlu Inc Coal SllnluS 1@~fAV"s -sNs@S
1, 1880
There is every indication of new
era dawning IN the mining coInmunl-
ties OF West Virginia. 1t is not due
TO the work of agitators or the reck-
less denunciation of the operator Ds
individuals VIVA take TOO much for
granted, and really know little OF the
facts in regard to existing condItions
anywhere.
will be found. upon investigation, 10
be very much human. and naturally
are ready 10 listen 70 and put into eI-
feet any intelligent or reasonable plan
which will be helpful in promoting
the welfare of Inc mine workers and
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
him rs. the Improvement of the work.
ing conditions of the employees. and
the Improvement Of the social hfe
of the people in mining communities
Both or which contribute TO the
Welfare and Happiness
OF the people. It IS being more gen
orally understood that the operator
and miner should have better
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 rhe ratification Of the recent
agreement made TO govern these sec
tons of West Virginia. which pro-
vides uninterrupted industrial peace
for four years. there is naoven1en-'
now developing to encourage ems
iTf
their own welfare.
It means an entire change in the
conditions of living in the New River
and Winding Gulf regions. It means
that the operators and mine workers
will understand each other better ana
il will also establish a higher stand
ard of citizenship by encouraging the
people to more thoroughly under
stand questions which affected their
rights and their welfare
1t IS apparent that when the
miners and operators devote more
time to study each others interests.
there will be less cause for strife and
there will be less trouble existing
! II will make. IL much more difficult
10 appeal to the passion or the preju-
dice of the men employed IN the
mines of the New River and Winding
Gulf districts.
There IS genera dSllN4ty IL
cling old mines and opening new
ones. The mines are being equipped
with the
Mos. Modern Machinery
and the latest safety devices for the
protection CT the mine workers IN
following their daily occupation
Many innovations are being intro
duced at different mines for the ben,
/ eft Of the mine workers These VIII
be mentioned more In detail in fa-
ture articles written on West VIZ
ginia mining conditions.
| The market for the coal produced
In the New River and Winding Cur
districts Is principally in the EasS'
and It is only question of time un-
til all the coal produced in the New
River field will be shipped to easter n
markets. There Is a growing demand
for New R:4er field coal in the west
ern market. The New River oper-
ators are 10 be commended for their
Determination not TO supply the mar
ket with coal al price which Is iess
than the real cost of production Op-
orators ir other districts and other
states r,isht we'll follow the example
bong established by the operators
Of he New River and Winding Cur
districts of West Virginia.