Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-04-28
Sheriff McCandless Ready for Busi-
ness, But Expects no Trouble.
THE STRIKERS PAID YESTERDAY.
Heavy Fines Imposed on Three Men for
Contempt of Court.
SOME VERY UGLY RUMORs ARE AFLOAT

any disturbance. In speaking of the strike
last evening upon his return to the city, the
Sheriff said:
ST do not anticipate any trouble. but
have made ample preparations in case of an
outbreak. My headquarters for the next
few days, or until the trouble is ended, will
be at the Hotel Duquesne, where
L can be reached at any time
BY telegraph or telephone. A special
train is at my service and can take a force
of men to the scene at any hour. All the
deputy sherifs have been notified to be
ready to leave at moment warning. Ihave
taken these precautions, but do not think
it will be necessary, as there will not likely
be any trouble. 1 went with the men when
they received their pay this afternoon and
all appeared to be perfectly satisfied. Steam
is being kept up at the mill, but no work is
being done"
REPORTED FROM DUoUEsNE.
The DISPATCH correspondent, at Du-
quesne, sent the following account of the
situation last night:
The only new feature in the situation is that
the crowds of strikers who congregated upon
the streets since the strike begun was noticea-
bly, less. This was due partly to the inclemency
of the weather. No new developments were
expected during the day, and it was generally
accepted no further efforts would be made to
bring in new men before Sunday or Monday.
This would give the owners an opportunity to
pay off the men.
Accordingly, yesterday afternoon the men
were paid off at the company's premises. The
men were refused admitCance to the company's
Office in the yard, and were compelled to re-
ceIve their money from the windows of the en-
gine house in the corner of the grounds. 1t
was an orderly crowd that patiently awaited
their time there in the rain, after having waded
through six or eight inches of sticky mud.
There were some complaints of Mistakes one
man receiving $l4 Oh for IA days work; another
only 81 for a weeks work. The mistakes were
acknowledge to have been made unintention-
ally, and the men quietly dispersed to their
homes or places of boarding after receiving
their money.
The most interesting incident of the day was
during the morning when two coDstabes from
Homestead appeared 1t was with qualification
that the strikers learned that they had in their
possession warrant for the arrest of John Gill
hooy, the acknowledged leader of the nom
union men. They wanted him a charge of
desertion, made by his wife, and an attachment
for board bill. The constables were allowed
to enter the inclosure and take their man with
out any remonstrance on the part of the en-
ployers.
NO INCREASED FORCES.
With the exception of a man, John Dyer
who came out with Engineer Cassidy the other
day, the number of workmen in the yards re-
mains unchanged. Dyer became tired of his
confinement ana came out over the fence. He
told those outside he had asked permission to
leave, but had been refused, so he watched for
an opportunity and took his departure over
the fence.
The burning of 6. W. Fawcetts store Fri
day night has put rather serious phase upon
the side of the strikers. This store had been
supplying the men within the works with pro-
visions since the strike began, the Duquesne
peSple having refused to supply any provisions.
whatever. Some underhand intimations were
made against the strikers, but it was only with
reluctance that any one could be induced to
express this opinion. The strikers talk more
freely. One man said:
''Of course it will be laid to the strikers.
There has been a charge of incendiarism made.
I:know it looks bad, and will hurt us, but we
are going to put on a brave face. However,
the strikers feel that their cause is Just, and
the people are with them"
Steps have been taken toward holding meet
ing, and one will likely be held to-day, when
the situation will be thoroughly discussed, and
whatever steps seem plausible will be taken.
The Indignation over the fate of Critchlow,
Dunn and McCrory knows no bounds Some
propose to appeal the case, for they claim that
there is indisputable evidence of the IL Huns
being furnished with weapons,
Reports that,2O more deputy sheriffs had ar
rived were circulated during the afternoon,
but the number was just three, who came out
on the 245 P. M. train. This slow increase of
deputies is taken as an indication of the arrival
of more new men. By bringing out two or
three at a time the strikers will be thrown off
their guard.
Yesterday was the most gloomy day since the
strike begun. No concessions are likely to be
made by either side. Suspicion as to the origin of
the fire which was directed against the strikers,
although without grounds, tends to weaken
fho,r anCQ ha afrIL org an6 in
securing their demands depends much upon
what support they receive from other mills
The decisive moment seems likely to be
reached within a day or two.
A DREARY ASPECT.
At late hour last night the town presented
a dismal aspect The streets were almost de-
serted and only few loiterers at the pool were
out. 1t was authoritatively learned that
number of blankets and mattresses were taken
into the steel works at late hour. This, OF
course, to furnish accommodation to more
deputies. Everything seemed favorable for
bringing in new men, which, it seems to be
generally believed, will be done by Monday
morning
William Dunn, Sylvester Critchlow and
John McCrory, charged with contempt of
court, in refusing to obey the injunction of
tho court in ordering the strikers to dis
perse, had hearing before Judge Ewing
this morning. The defendants counsel
read afidavits to the effect that they had
not violated the law or disturbed the peace.
Sheriff McCandless testified that he had
warned the men not to assemble around the
works or they would suffer. Judge Ewing,
in giving his decision, said:
1t is clear to me that these men do not under
stand their rights. 1t is mob and unlawful
assembly when men collect in crowds so as to
intimidate men, even if there was not a hand
raised or threat made. Its the duty of the
peace officers to promptly disperse all such
n fratnrniZn
them. The riots of 1877 should teach us lesson
in that regard, and each of these workingmen
should know that it is to their best interests not
to have riots, for rich man can take care of
himself, but poor man cannot, always. 1
am sorry to say that some rich men
violate the law, and I only wish they
could come before us properly. Riots are very
injurious, and each poor workingman in this
county is now, in rent and taxes helping to pay
the debt of $1,000, 600 put upon the county by
the riots of 1877. John Dunn, you are guilty OF
contempt of court, and fine you $500 and in
default thereof you stand committed until
further order of Court. John McCrory, you
are also guilty of contempt and fine you 500
and IN default to stand committed. Sylvester
Critchlow. fine you SIS and in default to stand
committed.
Dunn was ordered to go to Jail by his
counsel and not pay the fine, and so was
McCrory, which they expect to do. Critch-
low will probably pay his fine.
Yesterday afternoon several men, sup
posed to be friends of the strikers, canvassed
the hardware and drug stores at Turtle
Creek in search of dynamite cartridges
There were none to beihad in the place, and
the people went in search of them elsewhere.
Their excuse for the using of dynamite was
'ffor blasting" Muttered threats are said
to have been made, however, in connection
with Duquesne.