The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-07-01
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II they persist In going they will be allowed to
90 unmvlssted Such was the statement made
IN gafherfuR Of miners, some twenty in num-
Der, which confregated before the postofBce
this evening, to which those present said says'
with evident good viii. The men, however are
constantly on the alert. The incoming trains
are watched closely.
Two strangers alighted from this mornings
train and started 70 90 on up the track. A num-
Der OF men Of the camp hailed them, but they
paid no heed Several women Joined in the
chase Two Of the minera had winchesters, and
Deputy Sheriff Macdonald, who saw the occur
rence, drew his pistol and stood between the
strangers and their pursuers. The miners
said they merely wanted to talk 10
the men, and the whole crowd finally
went down town. The strangers were
badly frightened and did not seem reas-
sured BY the promise OF protection offered by the
deputies They finally accepted the assurance
OF immunity from harm offered by the miners,
took their dinners at one of the miners board
tng-houses, and returned on the afternoon
train. They say they were only prospectors in
search OF location, but wanted no more Gill
man IN theirs. solitary addition to the sulll-
van guard ct the camp arrived on the same
train and was escorted to the works by one of
the deputies
Another furry OF excitement enIivened the
day at the dullest period. About this after
noon word was received from q mysterious
source that thirty-fve or forty men were on the
way by special train. A bugle call 10 arms was
eounded and a repetition of the scenes of other
days was gone through. The home guards met
On tho green, fully armed, almost i'm
mediately, divided and seemed prepared
for action. About eighteen men with
rifes, went down the track, while the others
rested on their arms in town. Whether the In
formation was misleading or q counter message
wss sent by the deputies advising the company
not 70 send the train, 10 not known. The min
ers, to man, think Mcdonald sent the message,
but be himself denies this.
The home guards are still kept up, and men
with weapons are constantly on watch. They
aro suspicious OF every one. During the past
few days they claim all sorts OF lodges have
been worked on them. They say that tramp pros
pectors, itinerant book peddlers, electric belt
and patent medicine men have visited them,
only TO turn out spies and Sullivan guards. All
persons have been requested to refrain
from hsrboring strangers, whatever their
rrctext PosT-fSTELLfGEycER reporter,
20 test the extent OF this feeling, made can
vass Of the town I'm search of place 10 board.
He met with replies to the effect that "We have
given up keeping boarders:" 1--WE do not harbor
strangers, because we have been asked not to by
the committee" aud the like. One man said:
"You might as we'll give up that racket. We're
onto you" But these remarks were made
Ciyilly enough, accompanied by furtiye chances
and o disposition to end tho interview.
Not q saloon was open during the day. al
though deputy sheriffs had access to a cigar box
kept in conjunction with the Moore house. The
saloons remained closed by common consent ali
day. At 3o'clock this afternoon the following
message was received:
j. r. Mcdonald. Deputy Sheriff: Notify saloon
keepers at Gilman TO close their saloons By
order OF the county commissioners in special
session. j. III. WooLERY. Sheriff
This made no differencein the situation, since
no saloons had been open for some time.
A picket line OF deputy sheriffs was put on
the branch to the mines from tho edge OF the
town To tho dcad-line above the small bridge
late In the afternoon and continued through the
night The deputies feared that raid would
be made but their fears were apparently ground
less 30 far no attempt has been made to dis
turh the property OF the railroad company.
The event that In watched with the greatest
interest now 10 the possible arrival OF negroes,
which would certainly precipitate a conflict.
The company wants to get more guards at the
mines, but now has strong force.
The ejectment proceedings which were begun
against Neil AcEachan, Peter Weisecker, A. g.
Iindbloom. ]. G. Whitehouse and William Hin
niger will be completed tomorrow by the service
OF writs Of restitution. The men are on the
company's land, but claim 10 own their houses
II To likely they will go out without resistance
They threaten TO sue the company for damages
later on. The strike is by no means at an end,
nor necessarily near Il. The men say they win
hrht th" conrsr- - tseir own lines, and, IL IL
mas : 50 dTibl3 Y way - income hiring guards,
foid oas themselves The next two DAYS
wall tell tne tale With Tbs miners. While more
bitter ia feeling against those they class az their
oppressors, they are weaker in the flesh and
more disposed to talk reasonable than ever be-
fore
The day az a whole was uneventful The two
furries above mentioned marred It's serenity
and famed the embers into the slightest sus-
picion of flame.
At the mine itself good deal OF work IS being
done by the guards In the way Of fortifying the
place. Picket lines are maintained continually,
and within them this afternoon substantial
fort was built, the foundation resting upon
four stumps. It's situation Is admirable. 1t is
protected on one side by a deep cut, and
on the other three tho ground slopes off
into ravine. Timbers GIG, and spiked securely
are the walls. and il is large enough 20 hold
fifty persons. The guards are well armed and
vigilant. They have taken precautions owing
to the sequel of what they term the minstrel
performance OF last Sunday night There were
three of the boys who blacked up, and they pro-
fess that it was all Joke, a be.
lief that many share in, but when the
news reached town and the bugle call was fol.
lowed 30 closely by the appearance OF the home
guards around the Notifications, they decided
TO prepare Tor possible emergencies There are
half dozen women and dozen small children
at the mines who appear to take the situation
rather more eooIly than the men, The fort that
wAs faisnsd today is designed to protect them
from stray missiles.
Tssamine owners expect trouble and are pre-
fsrasg Isg II. fresh consignment of ammuni-
tea was received today and there was no
seaFe.ls OF provisions, so that the guards do not
dlead even siege. Mr.. Parker said today, with
reIessuee 70 the possibility OF a settlement, that
IT, Scnie any only awaited q suitable offer from
u en- sThe terms made at Black Diamond"
"a be- at is hardly within our
pcw 10 give because We are not
adsg eoRtfact, which would have made matters
AL ssEf. bat that chance has gone As we have
said seitFe the old men not shut out, nor
are q tiers, as far as we are concerned We
STU snt the privilege OF hiring whom aud
dischL ing whom we please"
Al u siock tonight Gilman is as quiet as a
grave ST Both sides are keeping their eyes
op~n Deputies are doing picket duty, and
COZ force of Suilivsnis men is on
ct the All three parties are sin vigilant.
snd the GRITTY Of the miners are on the look
SHk Cot ant Rpslle, who. IL was reported
had bean Id up at Franklin and had gun
taken irel him. is here. lie hiss been PLAYING
IN he CHI IN band ever since Friday, aud is
extremely snxious 10 have IL known that the
rerors ia naI true,
OPINION AMONG woRKINGMES,
Cpmmittee Of the Western Central I.ahor