Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1883-11-28
EASTERN NEWS.
A Bloody Riot at the
Natural Gas Wells.
FURTHER PARTICULARS OF THE HoRRI-
BILE MURDER At lAc0NIA.
Albany, Wis, Almost Completely
Destroyed by Fire.
THREATS OF tAwLEsSNESS By
NEGROES IN ALABAMA.
A Mountain Almost a Solid
Mass of Silver.


has been received Of a bloody riot at the
Natural Gas Wells, Murraysville, West
moreland county, forty miles east Of
Pittsburg. between the laborers Of the
rival gas and fuel companies, resulting in
the death of one man and the serious in
jury to four others. The burning we'll at
that point is claimed by the Pennsylvania
Fuel Company, and also by Milton Wes-
ton, . Chicago capitalist. The Pennsylva-
mia Fuel Company has been in possession.
A gang Of thirty laborers in the employ Of
Weston made their appearance armed with
shotguns and clubs. Their intention was
70 take possession of the we'll and the
property surrounding. To reach the well
they would be obliged to remove a large
pile Of lumber. The laborers Of the Penn
sylvania Fuel Company we're digging q
trench for the pipe. As soon as the object
of the invaders was known, G. V. Hay
maker, . member OF the Pennsylvania
Fuel Company, ordered the men out of
the trench. They were unarmed, and in
order to hold the lumber pile they sat on
it in q body. Weston's forces moved for
ward and ordered the laborers to leave.
The latter refused to 60, and after threat
ening demonstrations the attacking party
raised their guns and fred. The assault
was unexpected and the result frightful.
When the smoke cleared away G. v.
Haymaker and three others were found
lying on the ground. Haymaker was
dead, and three others of his party,
whose names are unknown, were seri-
ously and probably fatally injured. A
scene of the greatest confusion ensued;
the workmen Of both parties engaged in
. pitched battle. A man name Kiefer, be-
longing to the Weston party, was seriously
injured and many others slightly. The
Weston forces being armed, finally put the
Pennsylvania forces to flight, and at last
accounts were in possession. The Sheriff
has been called upon, and detectives Of
this city despatched to the scene.
LATER.-The inquest is not yet con-
cluded. This morning, fifteen armed men
belonging to Weston's force arrived, and
are now on the ground, but had not
attempted any violence. Fourteen of
Weston's men, who participated in the
riot, were arrested and taken to Green's
burg, where they are to be given q hearing
liz uOOns 0OWb CuoI 6Cu tAc nuIuCi
Of the others to riot and ~felonious assaults.
Everything is quiet at the disputed points.
Both claimants are notified to keep off the
grounds by the Sheriff. The feeling is
intense and in favor of the Pennsylvania
Fuel Company.
More Particulars OF the BUDDY
Murder.
TACOMA, N. H., Nov. 27.-The town is
greatly excited over the murders Of SUM-
day morning. Salmon will remain in the
Laconia Jail until q hearing Of the case is
granted. He appears calm, and speaks
only when spoken to. Spots Of blood,
partly washed off by water, have been
found in Salmon's bedroom, from which
the trunk was taken, and blood spots have
also been found on the sink and upon a
cake Of soap, showing that the Ford muir
der was committed, no doubt, in his room,
in the upper part OF the house. At the
inquest DR.. Foster testified, in his opinion,
that Mrs. Ford's death was caused by q
rupture Of the heart, induced by a pressure
upon the chest, perhaps by the knees of Q
man or woman. Her stomach was found
entirely empty, and his belief was that
death had occurred about "a hours pre-
vious to the examination. Ford testified
at considerable length, telling a straight
forward story. He never suspected init
macy between his wife and Salmon until
three weeks ago. She was always
home when he returned from work, and
her absence Saturday night aroused his
suspicion that something was wrong. He
concluded she had gone to Plymouth. He
stayed in the house that night, and first
heard Of the murder from the officers next
morning. It ia said that while Salmon
was wheeling the trunk through the street
several dogs were seen following, evidently
attracted by its contents. Salmon was
obliged to stop . number Of times and
drive them away. A hearing will be given
the prisoner Ut the conclusion of the Coro-
ner's inquest. Mrs. Ruddy is slowly i'm
proving. It is not decided when the
funeral of the victims will take place, as q
further examination Of Mrs. Ford's body
will be made.
A Destructive ConflagratiOn.
ALBANY, Wis.,, Nov. GA fire early
this morning almost completely de-
stroyed Albany, situated near the eastern
line of Greene county in this State. The
flames were first discovered ct l O'Clock,
and spsead rapidly. sweeping away be-
fore them every business building in the
place. including the Postoflce and two
newspaper Offices. There were no ade-
quate facilities for fighting the fire, and
it made such rapid Roadway that 9 num-
Der OF people escaped from the burning
buildings barely with their lives. A
young man was killed by falling tim.
bers, and five others fatally injured from
the same cause. The weather is ct zero,
and the suffering IL great.
Militia Ordered Out.
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. Nov. 27.-Hearing OF
threats Of lawlessness by negroes in the
city, the Mayor last night ordered out two
militia companies to protect the town.
The negroes are incensed and threatening
retaliation since the lynching of Lewis
Houston for attempting to outrage q white
lady on Thursday night. They charge that
the Jailer willingly surrendered the pris-
oner to the mob on Saturday night, and