Helena weekly herald., 1884-09-04

muskets, and a large amount OF alnlhuhl-
ton was sent them tonight: twenty
seven of these men alone at O'Clock to-
night repelled a mob of several hundred
men.
logan Ohio. August Ex-Governor
HoadIv arrived here at a. N. and was
met bv Sheriff Mccarthy at the depot.
Fvervthing was quiet and after holding a
short interview both retired, with the
understanding that they would meet at 10
o'clock to talk over the situation. Mccarthy
told the Governor that he expected further
trouble and wanted men on the ground.
The Governor pressed questions closely and
told the sheriff he had nine companies of
militia in waiting, but they would not be
ordered to move until tomorrow afternoon.
In the meantime they would go down
among the strikers and endeavOr to hold a
consultation with the leaders. The COM
pany at Lancaster has arrived and been
placed on duty at the jail. Some one told the
Governor early in the evening that the
trouble was in a great degree political
affair, and he concluded not to order the
troops to move until he had investigated
personally.
CINCINNATI, August 31.-The CONNER
cidl- GdzettGs Nelsonville (O.) special says
Midnight of Saturday three or four hum
dred masked men heavily armed appeared
at Snake Hollow, for the purpose OF seek
ing revenge for the many insults thrust
upon them since the strike began. Their
appearance was the signal for firing from
the guards, which was promptly and vigor-
ously returned by the attacking party. The
. hric fox
When the smoke cleared away it was found
that O'Hara, from Logan. who was acting
captain of the Snake River guards, was
lying dead with several bullet holes in his
body. Two other guards received slight
flesh wounds 1t is not known whether
any of the miners were wounded, as none
were left on the field. 1t is said that the
attacking party had ropes with which to
hang the 'Blacklegs," who had repeatedly
been warned to quit working, and that
they placed ropes around the necks of two
men. This morning, David Woody, miner
living at NelsOnville, was arrested on the
charge of completely in Saturday nights
attack and sent to Logan on special train
and placed in jail. The body of the dead
man was forwarded to Logan tonight.
LOGAN, Ohio, September Livery thing
is quiet in the valley this morning. Tele-
graphic communication is in good shape
this morning. 1t is learned that the con-
tinued firing early last night was between
the strikers and the guards at Sand
Run and Longstreet. 1t is not learned yet
that any person was injured The Cover
nor arrived here on special train early
this morning, and he is disposed to learn
all he can about the situation before order
ing more troops on the ground. He Is ac-
companied by his private secretary and
representative of the Associated Press
The Governor held consultation with
the sheriff and leading citizens OF Logan
this morning He says he has come to no
conclusion as yet from the talks he has
had but will make a circuit OF the mines
to-day and try and see the leaders OF both
sides He will be accompanied by the
sheriff, Judge Friesner and others.
Frank Woody, in Jail here, arrested for
participating in the riots Saturday night,
and for shooting VIM. Hart, one of the
guards, made full confession this morn
ing, in which he has given the names OF
five or six leaders in the attack OF Satur-
day night. Sheriff Mccarthy will furnish
the names OF thOsC IAl cheated as soon -:
the arrests can be made.
COLUMBUS, September 1.-Nothing has
been heard here yet from the Governor
and his party. The troops are still held
in waiting. Advices from Hooking valley
indicate that the firing around the mines
and in the woods resulted in casualties.
GORE, Ohio, September 1.-Excitement
in this region is unabated, and there are
rumors of more outbreaks last night, of
which no particulars are Obtainable. Three
nOn-union men are at work this morning,
but threats of violence against them are
growing more and more open. Governor
Hoadly's movements is not definitely
known, except that he has left Logan, 1t
is thought that he is making personal
appeal to the strikers.
STRAITsvILLE, Ohio, September l.
Judge Friesner, who is in consultation
with Governor Hoadly, thinks the worst
of the trouble in the vallev is over. The
Governor says Friesnef is charged With a
great deal Of responsibility. and considers
his opinion of considerable force. The
Governor left Logan at $50 fol, trip 10
the principal mining towns. Before leav-
ing he telegraphed to all points that he
wanted to meet the prominent miners and
hear their side of the story. At all the
stations large numbers Of miners were out
to meet the train, and at this place about
500 had congregated. The greatest inter
est prevailed. Governor Hoadly is hold
ing private consultations with representa-
tive miners. The President of this dis
trict and others who were questioned deny
stoutly that there is any necessity for
troops at this point The Governor told
them that he did not want to be forced to
order the military on the ground, and is
exacting promises that the miners will do
all in their power to aid the civil authori-
ties. If he should conclude, however,
after visiting other points that military is
necessary, he says he will have to give
orders to that effect.
COLUMBUS, O., September1.-The miners
in the Ohio Central region, along Sunday
creek, went out to-day on the pretext OF
not getting similar advances. They are
expected to Join the Hooking Valley strike
CIFCINNATI, September specials 1. to
the Commercial Gazette says that everything
is quiet in Hooking Valley tonight, so far
as can be learned.
COLUMBUS, O., September 2-The situa,
ton at the mines to day is the most quiet
of anv time since the strike began. Nc
damage to person or property resulted from
the attacks of last night.
COLUMBUS, O., September 2.-The latest
reports from the Hooking valley mining
region are that everything is quiet. With
the presence of the militia, no trouble ];
expected tonight.
peuusyIvania Coal Miners Trouble
COAL CENTRE, Pa, August 31.-To-mor
row Sheriff Chambers will read the riot ac
to the striking miners and order them tt