The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1886-06-12
A MANIACAL MOB.
TUE ANTICS OF onANaEMEN
10 BOlrast-Tho Result of the RlOt.-Orausd
with Liquor the Mob Successfully Re-
SlSts the POlICs-A Number of Hotels
sRcksd-RiOteTs Finally DlSpsrSed,i

Slsts the PolICs-A Number of Hotels
sACkod-RlOterS Finally Dl'Psrusdi
BRLTAsT, June 1.-THE fighting be
tween the Orange mob and the police las
night was probably the most desperate
since the commencement OF the outbreak
The mob for the most part consisted Of the
lowest class OF rutEians obIRinable in the
city. The greatest damage was done in
the vicinity OF the Shankskill and York
roads. The rioters fought in three par
ties, and though the police charged on
them several times with fixed bayonets, the
mob held its ground, and finally rallied in
force and steadily beat back the police,
In retreating, as a last resort to dispense
the mob, the police fred several Volleys Of
buckshot into ita ranks, but despite the
fact that scores fell, the mob pressed on
and completely routed the police,
The mob then held possessions Of the
two roads until hali,past two this morn.
ing, plllsging and wreCking houses and
stores in most wanton way. When they
had tired OF their efforts the rioters dis.
persed. In opposing the police the mob
used stones weighing from eighteen 10
twenty pounds, and numerous small arms
They even attacked the llremen who had
been called out to battle with the flames
which were consuming several buildings
fred by the rioters, They stoned the fire.
men whenever they got within range, aud
greatly retarded them in the work oi
quenching the flames, Dozens ot eyewlt,
nesses state that the mob was composed oil
thieves and thugs who looted private
dwellings, stores, ETC., and carried of oil
the valuables they could, Many Of them
could be seen struggling of in the dark.
ness laden down with bundles Of all kinds
composed OF their ill.gotten gains,
Tie Catholic residents are in state Of
terror bordering on frenzy. They are
afraid to venture abroad even to purchase
the necessaries Of life. A number OF
Catholics were shot last evening by the
bloodthirsty rioters. Ten were admitted
to the hospital to-day for treatment. Com.
parative quiet reigns this morning, but
fears are entertained that the rioting will
be renewed during the funerals Of the vic.
tins.
AS SEEN by AN EYEWITNESS,
An Associated Press reporter who was
detailed to remain on tho scene Of the
riots at 8 o'clock this morning reported as
follows: ~ remained among the rioters
all night. The greatest damage In the way
OF wreekiDg and shooting was done along
the ShanK's Mill and the York roads. The
fighting on both thoroughiares was des.
perate and continuous. The mob was
composed oil the lowest rulIians. The bay.
Onets Of the police had no terror for them,
and In many cases | saw the mob In over.
number press up against the
bayonets OF the police and drive them
back. The only instances In which the
police drove the mob at all, 80 far as | oh.
were those in which the officers,
In compact lines, fred in close range rapid
volleys OF buCkshot. These tho rioters
could not stand against, and thOy were
driven back. But even under such gall.
Ing fire the rioters would drop to the pave.
ments and rush upon the police while
they were reloadlng,
at Is impossible 10 describe the state OF
terror under which the respectable Gath.
Ole people OF Belfast are now living in
consequence OF the prevalent anarchy OF
bigotry. The bravest OF them hardly dare
to venture out OF doors In daylight even.
| know that scores OF people were shot
during last nights riots. l saw ten taken
to hospitals this morning. 1t Is feared
that every funeral OF victim OF the riots
may provoke fresh outbreak. Tho law
abiding citizens demand OF tho govern.
ment the appointment OF q special com.
mission to inquire into the causes OF the
whole disorder. Fighting Of this kind ut
such close range as to be practically hand.
to.hand was continued until 2 o'clock this
morning, when twilight began 10 dawn
and 80 many Of the rioters disappeared as
to leave the mob Of insufficient strength TO
longer cope with the armed police, who
succeeded in disbursing It.
MY observation shows that the mob OF
last night was composed OF the very scum
OF Belfast. l saw members Of It throw
paving stones weighing 10 and 20 pounds.
| even saw 6ends hurling rocks at the gal.
liant tirelnen, who were imperilllng their
lives In attempts 10 save dwellings from
destruction by inCendiary fires and the
inmates helpless from horrible deaths. II
anything else were wanting to prove the
character Of the mob 1t would be furnish.
ed by the dozens Of ruQians saw during
the night BneRking away from wrecked or
burning buildings, laden down with loot"
THE POLICE RErUIsED.
After their days labor had ended thou
sands Of workingmen gathered in
the vicinity Of the Bowers Hill
police barracks. They e1eCrated the
police, and cried out, ave will have
ten lives for every one Of the
murdered girls" The county police were
then withdrawn and some we'll known
local Constables were sent TO reason with
the mob. The latter demanded the with.
drawal ot all tho police. ArChdeaCon
Lever and several Presbyterian clergy.
men after this inplored the mob 10
diBperse. Their addresses proved alto.
gether useless and even while the Clergy.
men were speaking the rioters kept up a
desultory stone throwing at the police.
One stone struck a divine sQuarey In the
face and hurt him severely. Captain