The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-05-06

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EXPECT MINING
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was LOAF cars. The first four days
OF May totaled S47-just 200 cars
less than when winter was at, its
height. During the early part of Jan
uary the B. & o. ordered strong in
streaks. On January 2 1t secured 173,
loads, while on April 2 its tonnage
totaled SO cars.
Totals for the first four days Of
January were: January New Years
day., 81 cars; January Q, 343 cars;
January 8. 307 cars; January 4, 316
cars. During the first four days of
May the totalse were: May 1, 169
cars; May 2, 226 cars; May 8, 1S9
cars; May 5, 263 cars.
The greater decrease in orders is
noted in the oBston and Maine. On
JansSsy 1t secured 66 loads and on
January 4, 100 cars. In April it was
on the market and was not buying
any coal at all. The other totals Of
individual railroads did not change
materially, except that the Cumber-
land Valley, Pennsylvania, Western
Maryland and several other roads did
INTO do any buying in April.
May totals for individual railroads
has been held up by the B. G O.,
which believes in the doctrine 1.-THE
veil Of secrecy"
Mine Clean Coal.
Probably no more important sub
ject confornts the operator in the
Fairmont region tDan that of mining
clean coal. The preparation of coal
Is a vital item to the busiiess of the
region and is far more important than
some mine operators deem 1t. During
the wSr when the rush for coal was
on scores Of new mines were opened
with the result that this important
feature was neglected. The larger
and more reliable companies have al
ways insisted upon clean coal regard
les Of how great the demand has been.
high grade coai Of other regions and
the preparation Of its product must
not be overlooked. Industrial plants
and other business concerns will not
stand for dirty coal and careless oper-
ators will injure the good name Of
Fairmont coal If they disregard the
cars of preparation.
That the subject is current one in
the region may be CLEANED from the
fact that John w. Brown, interna-
tional organizer, touchdd upon the
subject last evening when he address,
ed 1875 United Mine Workers in the
carpenters union hall in Clarksburg.
At some length Mr.. Brown dwelt on
the subject and told how sulphur
streaked coal should be cast aside by
the miners because after 1t Is crushed
1t would take fifty men to remove the
pieces. According to Mr.. Brown. 1t is
far easier matter for the miner to
remove the sulphur-anected coal at
once. Some mining companies in Or
der to impress upon the miner the ne
cessity Of clean coal, have a dock
ing" system for offenders.
Other Shipments.
Curtis Bay shipments yesterday to-
tailed 81 cars. Lake shipments yes
terday were n cars. There were 20
cars sent to st. Georges; 10 cars to
Michigan points: one to an Ohio point
and three to miscellaneous points.
Working Conditions.
There are 142 mines down today
on the division. This is ten more idle
than yesterday. Last Tuesday 1856
were idle; two weeks ago, IT'S; three
weeks ago, ISL; four weeks ago, 1873.
Todav's Cars
Empties on the Monogah division
of the Baltimore and Ohio railroad
today total 1887 cars. They are
classified as follows: Coal. 1891;
coke, six; surplus NJ. v. T., $50. The
cars left over from the previous day
total 422. The placement at z O'Clock
this morning was LILO.
United Mine Workers.
]. L. Ballard, international organ
izer is at his home near Charleston.
H. q. Peters, district organizer. and
G. F. Keeney, president OF district II,
United Mine Workers returned from
Charleston last evening. They are ex-
pected to return tomorrow or Thurs
day.
Ira Marks, district board member
VIII be in charge of the Fairmont Of
flee of the United Nine Workers.
while Mr.. Peters is absent from the
city.
John custuIao, district organizer
will address meeting Of United Mine
Workers at Rivesville tonight,
Joe Angelic, international organizer
Is at Cascade today.
John W. Brown, international organ
izer will address a meeting at Adams
ton on Wednesday night. On Friday
night Mr.. Brown win address q meet
ing at Rivesville.
The international board Of the On,
tied Mine Workers are~at session at
Indianapolis, Ind. The wage question
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