- MANY Mung RESUME
About 18,000 Men in~tbe Pittsburg
District at Work Again.
THE 66 CENT RATE IN FORGE.
Ten Day Clause of the Columbus Settle-
ment Denounced and Ignored—Illi-
nois Miners Still Holding Out.
Martin and the Troops.
Pittsburg, Sept. 17.—After nearly three
months’ idleness 18,000 coal miners in
the Pittsburg district went to work to-
day in accordance with the action taken
at yesterday’s convention, authorizing
the men to resume work in all mines
complying with the provisions of the
scale at 65 'cents, adopted at Columbus,
-0. The rest of the 23,000 miners of the
district will be at work before the close
of the week.
It is estimated that the strike, which
lasted 65 working days, cost the people
of the Pittsburg district from $5,000,000
to $7,000,000. Of this amount, the miners
. lose about $2,250,000 in wages. The strike
against the De Armitts will continue
indefinitely, arrangements having been
made to assess the working miners 5
per cent of their wages to defray the
expense of keeping up the fight ‘until
the 65 cent rate is made uniform
throughout the district. , -
The decision to ignore the ten day
clause, which was a condition of the
Columbus settlement, was arrived at
by action of a convention of miners rep-
resenting the entire district. The reso-
lutions adopted create a scale commit-
tee for the year, require mines to close
down on Oct. 1 where the company re-
fuses to Weigh coal before screening,
determine to continue camps at mines
of New York and Cleveland Gas Coal
company, asSessing workmen 5 per cent
of their wages for the expense, and
heartily indorse the uniformity agree-
‘ment. '
The principal resolution, allowing the
miners to resume at once, was debated
until late, when President Dolan took,
the floor. He said the ten day clause
was an outrage and an effort to please
a few dissatisfied men. His plea for.
immediate resumption was so eloquent
that the resolution went through with
a rush, only four voting against it. A
wage scale was agreed to, and the con-
vention adjourned.
Lattimer Mine Owner Talks.
Hazleton, Pa., Sept. 17.——Ca.lvin Par—
dee of C. Pardee & Co., who operate
the Lattimer Nos. 1 and 2 and the Har-
wood collieries, and who employ 2,500
men, arrived in Hazleton. He was the
only operator found who expressed a
willingness to discuss the situation.
Mr. Pardee said:
”At Harwood our work is almost all
underground and we have for 20 years
been paying on the $5 basis, what is
known as a sliding scale, based on the
price of coal at tide water. Now our
only trouble is with the inside men,
who have been stirred up by the agi-
tato-rs.
"The English speaking element is not
in this thing. They have no complaint,
except in so far as miners are always
dissatisfied. I have been among them
for 40 years, and I have always said
that miners were the greatest grum—
blers there are.
"They were driven from the mines
by a mob stirred up by these agitators,
but they will g9 back to work without
getting 1 cent advance for their trou—
ble. If they will not go back to work
for what they were getting, then our
mines are for sale, for they will never
be started up otherwise.
“At Lattimer our work is mostly on
the surface. The coal is quarried in
what we call strippings. Our Lattimer
men were also satisfied until driven
away from their work by a mob. At
these collieries I stand ready to pay as
'much as is paid in the region.”
"Do you mean by “that that you will
raise wages all around for outside work-
ers?” Mr. Pardee was asked.
“No. For to pay what is paid else-
where in the region we would have to
equalize. We would have to raise those
who were paid lower than at other
mines.”
Women Cause Trouble.
Two hundred and fifty women made
.more trouble today than the 10,000
striking miners have caused since last
Friday’s shooting.
They were the foreign women of the
McAdoo and Audenried district. Armed
with clubs, rolling pins, pokers and any
weapons they could find, they invaded
the washeries which have hitherto been
working and forced the men, about 300
in number, to quit work. As the men
were husbands, Sons or brothers of the
women in most instances they made no
resistance, although this is the first suc-
cessful movement to get them out. In
every other part of the region quiet pre-
vailed.
The strike may now be said to, be gen-
eral, as there is not a colliery of im-
portance in operation.
l A Partisan Correspondent’s View.
Philadelphia, Sept. 17.—A special to
The Record from Hazleton says: Orig-
inating, as"it did, in the petty disagree-
ment between the Lehigh and Wilkesbarre
company mule drivers and their em-
ployers, and having spread until it
now affects nearly 10,000 men and most
of the principal operators of the middle
coalflelds, this strike has been one of
the most peculiar ever inaugurated in.
the region. The miners have no organi-
zation. In many instances they do not
know exactly for what they struck, ex- '
cept that they feel that they have been
unfairly treated and that they want
more pay. In 50 per cent of the idle col-
lieries they are at a loss to say how
much they want, and in such cases they
have quit work without even asking for
an increase.
Martin and the Troops.
Wilkesbarre, Pa... Sept. 17.—-.-The length
of the stay of the military in the Hazle-
ton mining district will depend on S‘her-
iff Martin. ' p ‘
General Gobin says he stands ready
to withdraw the soldiery, if the sheriff
says so.
A rumor gained'currency today that
the sheriff had concluded to assume the
responsibility of preserving the peace
again. This brought an avalanche
of telegrams from the o cials of the
coal companies advising t e sheriff not
to let the militia go until there wasa
more settled feeling in Hazleton and,
vicinity. Labor leadershave also ap-
pealed to the sheriff. They say the
WEEK
presence 01? the troops prevents a set-
tlement of the strike, as the operators
take advantage of the situation. They
say the presence of the militia has a
tendency to overaWe the men, and every
day they remain it is a point gained for
the coal companies.
Sheriff Martin will be governed by
what his legal adviser says. He has
great faith in his attorney. The feeling
of the latter in the matter is well
known. He thinks it would be unwise
to Withdraw the troops now, as it might
lead to further disturbances. Sheriff
Martin says that he is not afraid to face
the issue.
He says in the absence of the troops
he will do his duty, and if law and or—
der is not upheld it will not be his fault.
Coshocton Miners Resume Work.
Cleveland, Sept. 17.—The miners of
the Coshocton district resumed work
today at the rate offered by the operat-
ors—61 cents. In the Massillon district
proper there is a conference in progress
which will in all probability settle the
difficulties which arose from the dead
work scale and the car limit question.
The miners’ executive board may be
called upon to meet the operators' com-
mittee.
Matters may be so arranged that
work will be resumed on Monday next.
Orders for Massillon coal are being re-
ceived, but as they call for shipment at
once they cannot be accepted. Four
hundred Midvale miners have resumed
work in the Massillon district.
The price of coal in this city is drop—
ping again. West Virginia operators
with headquarters here announce a de—
cline of 50 cents today. .
Miners Reject Operator-9’ Terms.
St. Louis, Sept. 17.—At a conference
of miners and operators of the Belle-
ville district, held at Belleville, 1115., the
former rejected the proposition of'the
owners to pay 28 cents for mining. The
present scale for digging ranges from
22 to 30 cents, and the miners demand
37 cents per ton. The operators say
they would like to pay more, but cannot
on account of existing contracts. The
matter will probably be taken up at the
state miners’ convention, which will be
held at Springfield, 1115., next Monday.
BANK OF ENGLAND RESERVE.
One-Fifth Bray Be Kept In Silver In
Certain Contingencies.
London, Sept. 17.——At the semiannual
meeting of the Bank of England today
the governor, Mr. Hugh C. Smith, said:
“You are probably aware of the pro—
posals laid before the government in the
summer by the United States and
France whereby this country might in-
crease its use of silver as a contribution
to an international agreement which,
while not affecting our gold standard,
might enable the mints of France and
America to resume free coinage. Among
the proposals was one asking the bank
to hold the amount of silver permissi-
ble under the act of 1844, as against its
notes.”
The governor then read a letter, dated
July 29, addressed to the chancellor of
the exchequer, Sir Michael Hicks-Beach.
It s as follows:
“Referring to our Conversation, we
beg to say the bank is prepared to carry
out what Is laid down as permissible in
the bank charter—viz, to hold one-fifth
of the bullion held against alts note issue
in silver, provided always that the
French mint is again open to the free
coinage of'silver and that the prices at
which silver is procurable and salable
are satisfactory.”
Replying to questions, the governor
said the bank had no negotiations with
the United States monetary commis-
sioners, adding: “V."e have bought no
silver. All We have done is to agree
under certain circumstances to carry
out what is permissible under the act
of 1844.”
Berlin, Sept. 17.——The National Zei-
tung, referring to the intimation of The
Times of Sept. 11 that the Bank of Eng—
land was prepared to hold in silver
one-fifth~of the bullion held against its
note issue, says: “The unfavorable re-
ception the announcement has met with
from all the organs of British trade
leaves no room for doubt as to, the opin-
ion of'the British commercial bodies
and as to the ultimate fate of the latest
American attempt to secure for the sil-
ver mine owners. with the aid of Eu-
rope, a rise in silver as a reward for
their support of the McKinley tariff pol-
icy and to keep the silverites in good
humor."
The Price of, Paper Rising.
Appleton, \Vis., Sept. 17.—Owing to an
increased demand in the paper trade,
prices are rising. A large manufacturer
of butchers’ manilla paper in this region
has twice increased the price of his
product. 5 cents per 100 pounds each
time. and the price is maintained. This
Is the first aetual increase that has
been made, and it is thought the time
is not far dis‘ant when an increase of
price will be possible in print paper and
possibly some other grades.
Peace to He Signed.
Vienna, Sept. 17.——The Neue Freie
Presse says it is reported in official cir-
cles that the sultan of Turkey and the
council of ministers of the Ottoman em-
pire have accepted the conditions of
peace with GIeece as arranged by the
embassadors of the powers and that it
Is expected the preliminaries of the
treaty will be signed tomorrow.
National Museum In Nicaragua.
Washington, Sept. 17.—-BY a decree
transmitted to the state department
through United States Consul O’Hara,
at Greytown, the president of Nicara-
gua has established a national museum
at Managua for the premanent exhibi-
:ion of the resources of the country.
The institution is under the direction of
Dr. David J. Guzman.
A Fatal Dynami'le Explosion.
Providence, .Sept. 17.'——The premature
explosion of a charge of dynamite at
Knightsville fatally injured Luigi Frab-
bizio and Antonio Scunci. The latter
died. . '
CEREAL COFFEE DRINKERS BE-
WARE!
If you have been deceived and tried
one of the cheap bran substitutes now
on the market, claiming to be. the
original and to have great food value.
and you got a pound of poor y roasted
bran for your 250. and a poor, weak,
sickish drink (what can you expect
from bran,) don’t be discouraged but
try GRAIN—O. It is made from solid
grain, nicely browned and 2 pounds for
250. Grain-O takes the place of coffer
at i the price.
grocer to-da y.
Get a package of youe.
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.NUItW'ALK 4 CALM-Tris.
THE MUTUAL? LIFE usmmfi m
OF NEW YORK.
RICHARD A. McGURDY, PreSident. /
Statement for the Year .EndinI Il-ecemhu 3Isl, I897.
According to the Standard of the Insurance Department offthe State of New York.
INCOME,
Teceived fur Premiums - - - -
From all Olher ources - - . _
$ 39,593,414 20
IO,l08,28I 07
- EEO—2,6337
‘ DISBURSEMENTS,
To P0Ii0y=l10l1lers for Olaims by Ilealh
T0 Policymis "crEndowmenls.Ilividends,elc. — .
For all 0w - - - . ,' .
ASSETS.
Uniled Iaies .. 0n1Is and other ecurilie - - - .
Firsi lien has on Bond and Mortgage - - -
Loans 0n Slacks and Bonds - -‘ - .
““55““ ' ' ' .' - - -- 22,161,666 00
Oash in Banks and Trust Oompanies " - - . - ‘ - I2.000.390 OO
locued Inleesl, Ilel Ilefeed Pemiums, elc. - 6,535,5 06
$ 234,744: 48—8—2
205,0IO.633 12
3 20,133,514 {0
-———___—._._._._..
S 9l8.698.338 45
$12,505,113 30
12,342,456 11
10,131,005 04
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336.218.5155 I4
$110,125,032 14
11,543.92
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lleservelorPolicies‘and 0lher liabilities - - g -
Surplus - - - - - -
Insurance and Annuities in force - . . ..
I have carefully examined the foregoing Statement and find the same to be correct
liabilities calculated by the Insurance Department CHARLES A. PRELLER, Auditor.
From the Surplus a dividend will be apportioned as usual
Report of the Examining Committee
Office of the Mutual Life Insurance Company of New York
To THE HONORABLE, THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES or
TIIE MUTUAL LIFE lllSUllAllOE OOMPAIIY OF llEVl YORK
The undersigned, a Committee apppointed by your honorable body on the twentv-
rd day of December, I896, to examine the Annual Statement of the Company, and
REPORT
ower and authority thereby conferred, the Committee have at various dates betweent L ate of the
f this .Report attended at the cfiice of the Company, and have been waited on by the Treasurer
the Comptroller, the Auditor and and the Cashier, together with the the respective assistants or such ofl‘icers, and have care:
fully gone over all the items contained 111 the said Statement, and have found the same to be correct. They have examined
and counted every certificate of stock, bond and other obligation held by the Company, and compared the price at which the
same are carried in said Statement With the market quotations and find the same not exceeding such quotations—in fact, in
many cases below them. They have examined and counted the bonds and mOItgages on real property held by the Company,
and find the same to be as stated. They have also verified the valuations of the Company’s holdings of real estate and have
verifiei the deposits of money In the various banks and trust companies, and have counted the cash on hand held by the
Cash.er. that all the books, papers. documents and evidences of title of every description necessary in
And the Committee certify . _ _ . '
such examination have been freely submitted to the Committee by the said oflicers and their aSSIStants, and that the same are
r te, in cod order and well kept _ , . _
accuAand ihegCommittee further certify that the Investments of the Company are of a high order, and that the system and
methods adopted by the Company in recording its transactions and caring for the assets are entitled to commendation
All of which is 1es‘pectfully submitted ROBERT OLYPHANT J. HOBART HERRICK
JAMES N. JARVIE CHARLES D. DICKEY, JR.
JAMES C. HOLDEN CHARLES R. HENDERSON
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verify the same, respectfully
That, pursuant to the p
said reference and the date c
NEW YORK. JANUARY 25, 1897.
The company has issued an order whereby women can be insured without the extra
charge heretofore required. More definite information on the subject will be furnished by
the local agent, Mr. A H. Camp, . . ‘
Board of Trustees
GEORGE G. HAVEN
ADRIAN ISELIN J a:
GEORGE S. BOWDOIN
THEO. A. HAVEMEYEB
WILLIAM C. WHITNEY
WILLIAM ROCKEFELLEB
JAMES N. J ABVIE
Cue D. DICKEY JR.
ELBRIDGH T. GRRB:
HENRY H. ROGERS
JNO. W AUCHINCLOSS
THEODORE MOBFOBD
WILLIAM BABCOCK
STUYVESANT FISH
AUGUSTUS D. J UILLIABD
CHARLES E. MILLER
WALTER R GILLETTE
H. WALTER WEBB
FREDEBIC CROMWHLL
SAMUEL D. BABCOCK I
l J ULIEN '1‘. DAVIES
RICHARD A. MCCUBDY
JAMES C. HOLDEN
HEBMANN C. VON POST
LEWIS MAY
OLIVER HARRIMAN
ROBERT OLYPHAN'I
GEORGE F. BAKER
DUDLEY OLCOTT
ROBERT SEWELL
S, V. Li. CRUGHR
CHARLES R. HENDERSON
RUFUS W. PECKHAM
J. HOBART HERRICK
WM P DIXON
ROBERT A. GRANNISS
ROBERTA GRANNISS Vice-President.
WALTER R. GILLETTlfi glsrlig-ag Msigfitg; N J C d ,.
1 L , 2d Vice-Piesident. . , R, orrespon ing Secretary
WNLAL’IEMLJ.%YAISTON, Secretary. ALBERT KLAMROTH, Assustant Secretary
- WCR°WEISEEW .-
. 0NDA, Assistant Tre surer. . 1‘ . ssisiant reasurer.
{agglfilinf P, SANDS, Cashier. ‘1 EDWARD P. HOLDEN, Assistant Cashier.
. EMORY M CCLINTOCK, Actuary. '
JOHN TATLOCK, JB , Assistant Actuary. . .
CHARLES A, PRELLER, Auditor. ' . WILLIAM W. RICHARDS, Comptroller.
C CLIFFORD GRETSINGER, Aesistant Auditor. ‘ HENRY 8. BROWN, ASSIstant Comptroller
' ‘ JOHN C. ELLIOT, Superintendent of Domestic Agencies.
ED WARD LYMAN SHORT. General Solicitor.
MEDICAL DIRECTORS:
ELIAS J. MARSH, M. D' GRANVILLE:M.|WHITE, Al 1
GUSTAVUS S. WINSTON, M. D.
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