The Wallace miner. [volume] (Wallace, Idaho) 1907-current, 1919-10-30
ZOO MEN EMPLOYED
SINCE THE STRIKE
Some Mines Have
All Men They
Need
MORNING MINE HAS 275.
Interstate-C Callahan In Lead
With 325---Tamarack
Has Two Shifts
MORNING MINE HAS 275

nnineS recently involved in
the strike, based largely up
on actual figures from official sources,
is placed at ITS. This does not in
clude the Hercules, which has "a few
men and which would probably place
estimated when the strike was called
that 1900 men went out. This was
probably high estimate, as all the
mines were running very short, and
it is doubtful if the number of strik-
ers was more than the number now
employed. Some of the mines have
all the men they need and all others
are steadily increasing their forces
and 1t is believed that Within few
weeks all will be working with full
complement of men. In fact, the
mines are returning to normal con-
ditions more rapidly than was antic-
ipated, and the outlook for a long
and steady period of production could
hardly he better. The establish
ment of the employment office Is go
ing to have beneficial effect upon
the situation. Men will be employed
in Wallace for the various mines
This system is really in the interest
of the employees as well as the en-
ployers, and will prove an effective
check upon the disturbing element.
Managers of the various mines have
repeatedly expressed willingness to
meet their employees to discuss and
adjust any matters in which they are
mutually interested In view of the
past attitude of the companies in this
district in dealing with their en-
ployes, lit is reasonable to assume
that all questions will be met and
disposed of in spirit of fairness on
their part, and that the welfare of
employees both while ON the job and
in their social affairs will receive
friendly consideration.
Interstate Callahan.
The Interstate Callahan reported
full force on the payroll yesterday
evening, the number being 1876 men.
The mill is running three shifts, but
the tonnage handled is hardly up to
capacity, but 1t is expected that this
will be reached next week. The mill
is reported making a splendid recov-
cry, the additions and improvements
made few months ago coming fully
up to expectation both in the matter
of increased capacity and closer saw
ing of values.
Tamarack.
Two hundred men are reported en-
ployed at the Tannarack & Custer
mine A new cable has been placed
on the tramway, which is now in good
working order, and the mill is run
ming two shifts The third shift will
probably be put on the first OF next
week.
hecla..
AT the Hecla about 225 men are re-
ported. on the payroll The mill is
still running only one shift, due to
water shortage Arrangements are
being made to pump water from the
creek just below the Tanlarack mill
into the Hecla flulne and thus secure
sufficient water for another shift in
the mill, which it is now expected
will be put on the first of next week.
Hunter.
The Hunter has all the men requfr-
ed ait this time, but will probably
have places for a few more little
latter. Three shifts are working In
the mill, the production being on
basis of about 80 per cent
Morning.
AT the Morning 275 men We're en-
ployed yesterday evening. The Dig
min started running one Shift yester-
day morning. Repairing the shaft
has been completed, and the output
of the mine will be increased In keep
ing with the increase in the working
force.
Hercules.
Gas Is reported as still being
menace in the Hercules and In con-
sequence very few men are being
employed. 1t is reported that qulte
a number are stopping at the com
pany boarding house, which would IN
dicate that there will soon be en-
ployment for them.
Bunker Hill & Sullivan.
The Bunker Hill & Sullivan was
not affected by the strike, but IT IS
nevertheless interesting to know
something about Its payroll FROM