The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1875-06-04
THE RIOT AT MAHoNoY cIrx.

Al three O'Clock P. M. to-day Sheriff Werner
teIegraphed that mis- posse had been nred upon,
and asked for military assistance. The Po.tsville
awaiting orders since twelve O'Clock, wcre.imme-
niately and left by special train for this place,
arriving here at I'VE O'CLOCK. they found that the
mob had generally skunk away on the outskirts OF
the town. TIE citizens were mucn excited and
MI places OF business had been closed since noon.
FIRING ON THE SHERIFF..
The nrst disturbance commenced at King, Tyler
Co.'s eoldery. below the town When the
Sheriff with posse, ordered the rioters TO dis
perse and go Co their homes or their chiefs
piled that they could not DO driven away. ana at
the same time o man nred upon the snerir.
The firing then became general, the rioters mr.
ing volley into the citizens, who
were greatly outnumbered. The miners also
having the advantage OF being on the hillside.
Two hundred shots were fred By both parties.
The Sheriff. nnding himself overpowered, re
treated 10 the town and reorganized his force gen.
orally. citizens volunteering AID every nrearm 70
be found was brought into rsQuisition. He also
telegraphsd for military aid.
TIE WOUNDED CITIZENS.
On the citizens side
henry Leitsnberger. . policeman, Is now In .
rnrical condition
Henry Locnman. also . policeman, wounded in
he leg.
wilnam Encke, wounded In tne head.
Another man. name unknown. wounded in the
shoulder.
Eight OF the raiders we're wounded and carried
lway, one or them dead
TWO THOUSAND PTGETN0 MINERS
After the nrIng had ceased the raiders formed
IN line and marched denantly through the town,
headed By music or the 1000 men In line who
went down the valley, 1000 returned here, then,
forming into small squads, they went IN different
directions. About 600 OF the raiders came rom
Hazleton and vicinity. having marched the
greater part or the night, compelling every man
they met 10 accompany them. The balance Of
Them came nom Shenandoah, GirArdviile. Ma
nanoy Plane and places In the vicinity. Colonel
RuntEnger mas establishes his headquarters in
the Mansion House, and the troops are auartered
In the CITY Han Several companies were also
ordered TO Shenandoah, arriving there a. seven
pollock p NJ to-day. The streets a. shenandoah
are crowded and much excitsmsnr prevails.
MILITARY PROTECTION
TEN r. MAI is quiet here and at Shenandoah.
fne sheriff went to the latter place this evening.
Tomorrow Ene miners will again resume work at
the coneres where they were At work when inter
fsred with oy the mob The military are expected
to remain here and At Shenandoah several days,
Or longer II deemed necessary.
BURNING or SHENANDOAH THREATENED.
Tns raiders have publicly threatened 90 burn
the town ana compel the men 20 stop work II they
made AAothsr attempts to resume.
ALL EIGm sUARDa
Guards HAYS been placed on duty for the nignL
A VnxDuH DEsIsN.
Advicss nom Shenandoah up 70 halLpast ten P.
n state thAt an attempt was made 20 throw tae
svsninK passenger train rom the track between
mat placs And Mahanoy Plane
TIE KnERs At ST. CLAM.
A large number OF miners ia sympathy VITA
Eboss here parAded the streets OF St. clair this
evening.
MILITARY TRATE.
spscin train has been placed A. the disposal
Sf the military should Il De found necessary to
move troops curing the night