The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1877-07-29
SACvLDERING EMBERS
Blockading the Roads Leading
to the Coal Fields.
MINES NEAR SCRANTON FLOODED,
Soldiers Fighting their Way
to Pittsburgh.
OPENING THE ROADS TO TRAFFIC.

PrrrsnuRGu, Pa, July 2s.-At o'clock this
morning four trains over the Pennsylvania road
nrriyed from the East with State troops. They arc
under the command of Coy. Iartrant. who ac-
companled them on a special car The first
train etoppcd at Lawrcnccvillc station. and
from there to Milvae tho cars nrc stretched
slong the track all filed with soldiers. They
comprise Gen. Brnton's Philadelphia division.
Gen. Callaehers division. Gen. Harry Whites
division. and three batteries Of United States
regulars. There are other trains en- route from
the East bringing two companies OF regulars
and another body OF militia. and it is estimated
tha. before evening there will be 5000 troops
here It WIS expected they would arrive here
las. evening. but owing TO the distractions on
the road the trains had TO run very slowly. The
most serious trouble on the way was encoun-
tered at Johns,own Pa As the second section
,tho train passed the depot at that place 1t was
a,tackeliy great mob armed with stones and
pieces Of metal. which were thrown at the win
dows Of the cars with telling effect. Volley after
tie windows and iniuring number OF
the soldiers. AZ the train moved on sew
eral different attacks werc made tho last
md most serious after the train had passed be-
yond the depot some distance. At this point
tho patience Of tho commanding officer Col.
Hamilton. gave way. ani reaching up he pull
ed the bellrope TO stop the train. The engineer
md fireman were under strong guard Of sol
dors. ana they at once reversed the engine. In
all probability this saved the lives Of half the
persons on board the train as a switch had been
misplaced and a car heavily laden with fire.
brick placed on the switch for fast approaching
trains TO run into AMI hc thrown over the em-
baukment When the train struck the switch
Its speed had been greatly slackened. The en-
gine. tender and five ears two baggage and
hree rassengerl. left the track. and came IN
contact with the ear OF brick with such force
that the rails anl ties we're torn up. The five
cars We're piled up in u mass Of ruins. the bottom
OF one ear resting on the roof Of another. and
ihree wore thrown completely around. and lay
crosswise on the track. with the car Of brick.
crushed and splintered. topping ALL
Col. John Hamlltor- Of the First United States
Artillery. was severely injured In the side. and
several soldiers werl badly bruised vs. the con-
cussion. The soldiers Of the wreck I'd train re-
mained at the siding until II O'Clock this morn
ing. The third section ot the train was d-tan-
ed above the depot . the wreck. anl was sew
eral times attacked = the mob The soldiers Of
the wrecked train threw out a picket line and
succeeded in arrcstiug about one hundred Of
the rioters. OF this number seventy-nye or
more will be brought 10 this city with the mill
hry this evening.
The troops which came through on the nrst
hains and arrived hero this morning did not
have any serious trouble. At several points
along the road the strikers were out in force
but offered no Resistance to the passage Of
trains The first train that arrived in this city
tFesentei a formidable appearance. In front Of
RE two engines Was gondola car. on which
was mounted a Calling gun defended bya de-
hehn"nt Of State Ion'ibes. Tho engineers
mi iremen On the locomotives were undor
strong guard. the soldiers having orders to
shoot them If there WIS the slightest hesitation
ln dis 'hHrsing their duties. Upon their arrival
here tl soldiers quietly discmbarked and were
mar Il 10 the West Pennsylvania Hospital
Isolh4- Wh'rs they are now cn eamped. Thoir
present position 10 On tho hill side and over
looks fhc railroad ana Tw nty-righ,h street
ot"'-ii- IN" s,"neoithe encounter OF Saturday
IN engineers on the Fort Wayne road wen,
oui last nlsht and bOuni themselves upon their
ha red honor not ~ run an engine until the
company should pay them their demands. THIS
Wa i"rly duplicate Of The Obligation under
WA!.A N the train mon Ind placed themselves
Only two would not suls oribe to thr oath ami
WAilt ti S" men Will not bo mOlestrd, they Will
!. 'l"li'I With utter contempt hy tho strikers
tult!'I lhAn THIS tAc strikers sHythat men who
iuA TRAINS Will Doe IN danger II their lives along
a. IL. from the striking mill employees and
cv4i miners "a new plaza 81 Illumination.
All thr strikers heir. ar. M, nrin ms ,'Ver md
W. rohds Will Ind u irW inefficient men only To-
iuh any ifclglts Tor some time yet. All the
On Browne, and Mt . o''lo', mo DIVISION OF
O'o wcr' deployei 10 last Librrty 10 start Gut a
81 ''np run run ana one 70 l4rsh"ny To- protect the
hr.Iu7 responsible, and possibly start train
= Ua'k mas been opened through the ruins Oi
" ~ a. Ire 81 "a We ago and through train,
atth a~s INTO the city,. The mails are .rrv
yA,rl'.iu. Inc New York paper mails due more
H'-hl Mrrr round broken open near the
n - d tfiar