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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-07-07
STILL FIGHTING.
Five strikers Attempting to Fire Boats In
the River. Sheriff Appeals 10 the Cover
nor for Aid.

Five strikers Attempting to Fire Boats in
the River. Sheriff Appeals 10 the Cover
nor for Aid.
HOMESTEAD, PA, July 6, IL a.m.-The
strikers have fred car of oil standing
near the works on the p. V. c. road for
the purpose OF firing the boat in the
river. The fire is burning furiOusly
and the oil is running into the river.
They expect te set the river on fire.
The men have placed a cannon on the
hill on the north side of the river aud
are firing into the boat.
Balls and pieces Of iron are being
used and at every shot the boats side is
penetrated aud pieces are thrown into
the air.
No move has been made to stop the
shooting. Not soul can be seen on
the boat aud no word can be gotten
from or 70 ii. The strikers claim at
least five men on the boat were killed or
fatally injured. One man alone says he
saw six fall. The Captain is either dead
or badly wounded.
DR.. J. OSborn's house is turned into
hospital, and he has treated ten
men. VIM. Toy IS dying. On every
hand are met men gathering
AMMUNITION OF ALL KINDS,
Every possible form Of fire arms is
being gathered and shot guns
are being loaded with buckshot.
One PinkertOn, becoming desperate,
Jumped of the rear and tried to swim.
He was drowned. The pilot Of the Lit
tie Bill was killed. The boat was driven
of and proceeded down the river. The
men have telegraphed TO have it held at
the lock.
THE GOVERNOR NOTIFIED.
PIrrsBURG, PA, July 6.-Sheriff Nc
Cleary, alter consultation with Judge
Ewing and his counsel, r. e DE- q
eY q to wire the GovernorA
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body in sight. He then ordered his
men to advance, and as they advanced
from the barge they were met oy a
shower Of lead from the
RIFLES AND PISTOLS
OF the scattered workmen, who made a
desperate charge towards the shore. The
officers fell back for an instant as II re-
pulsed, but they were promptly rallied
and marching eight abreast endeavored
to get ashore. They were driven back
again however. 1t is not definitely
known how many men are on the two
barges. There are thought to be at
least 500 in the party Several OF the
PinkertonS are injured but no one is al
lowed to go aboard, and their injuries
cannot be definitely told.
ALREADY FOUR KILLED.
Already four Of the locked out men
have been killed, John Morris was
killed In the last effort to land the OH
GERS. Another man was killed but was
carried away by his friends before he
could be identified.
The killing OF Morris seems to have
crazed the people, and men, women
and children are running through the
streets yelling for revenge and for
blood.
OAt this time a body of the men are
rolling barrels Of oil to the river. 1t is
their intention TO set fire TO the oil and
burn the Pinkertons from the position
they have held with safety since day
light The excitement and confusion
that was smouldering last night has
broke out into a desperate and fatal
storm
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HOwIr STARTED.
The EarLy slornInE soens. At Homostea


The Early Morning scenes at Homestead.
PITTsBURG, PA, July 6.-The labor
troubles az Homestead between the
workmen and Carnegie Steel and Iron
COMPANY terminated in a riot about five
o'clock this morning, in which ten or
twelve workmen and five or SIX armed
Pinkerton men, who attempted to land
inside the high board fence surround
ing the steel plant, were injured.
The people OF Homestead had been
advised that a force Of Pinkerton men
were on their way up the river on the
model barges. AS soon as the intOrma-
ton was received a general alarm was
sounded, anG amidst the most intense
excitement thousands Of people were
soon gathered tthe river bank and as
close to the Pemicky railroad bridge as
they could get for the high fence. For
two hours before the boats arrived nve
OF six thousand persons awaited their
coming on the river banks
The mills have a landing for boats
within the enclosure Of fence, and at
FIRST it appeared that there would be no
way TO prevent the PinkertonS entering
the mills. shortly before the boats
reached Homestead a horseman, riding
at a mad gallOp, spread the alarm that
the Pinkertons were coming. As the
boat steamed toward the landing, It was
impossible 20 longer restrain the crowds.
WITH A WHOOP AND A YELL
OF derision an onslaught was made on
the fence. Soon 100 feet Of the enclo-
sure was torn away and 1000 men were
at the landing.
As the PInkertons landed they opened
fire and two workmen dropped in their
'acks. This enraged the crowd and
,ey bore down upon the Pinkertons
ID resistess force, driving them back
the boats. In all about a dozen men
were wounded, several Of whom are
likely TO die.
When the boats approached the land
ing the first man who came forward TO
disembark advanced with a Winchester
rifle, ready 10 fire on the crowd. As be
went to step of be discharged his
weapon. This was the signal for gem
eral fight. There was rapid exchange
of shots from both sides. When the
SMOKE HAD CLEARED AWAY
il was found that the following work
men had been shot;
WILLIAM FRY, probably fatally in
jured.
MICHAEL MURRAY, dangerously
injured.
ANDREW SOURLER, seriously
wounded.
John KANE, badly hurt.
HARRY HUGHES, wounded.
An unknown, who was taken to his
home some distance from Homestead
was evidently badly hurt
After the first assault had been made
the boats pulled out in the stream, aud
ne further attempt was made TO land.
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BATTLE CONTINUES.
Terrible scenes and Intense Excitement.
PinkertOns and WOrkmen Fighting to
the Death.

Terrible scenes and Intense Excitement.
Pinkertons and WOrkmen Fighting to
the Death.
HOMESTEAD, July 6-10;50 A. NJ
The battle at Homestead mill contin-
ues. The Pinkertons made two at
temUts to land but have been repulsed
both times. The killed on the work
mems side are:
JOHN NORRIS, shot through center
of forehead; married, but had no family;
was a heater.
HENRY STRIEGEL,
Shot through and died instantly, aged
81 years, single.
MARKOWTSKY,
Hungarian labofer shot through the
breast.
ANDREW STRIEGEL,
Brother of Henry, shot through the
chest.
MARTIN FOY,
A heater, married and leaves five
children.
Following are names OF wounded but
il is thought there are other casualties
which have not been reported;
LIST OF WOUNDED.
MILES LOUGHRAlN, shot through
legs and hips.
JOE SUTTEN. shot through the legs
MARTIN MURRAY, shot through
the legs.
1t is reported that the Captain Of the
PinkertOns is killed.
In the first assault he was seen to fall
and he has never been seen since.
The men have entrenched themselves
in the mill behind the machinery and the
boat is lying off shore. 1t was in this way
that Morris was shot. He was standing
behind the pump house. The men have
received ammunition and guns. They
are better prepared than last night
They swear that the
PINKERTONS WILL NEVER LAND
while a man remains in Homestead.
The town is wild with excitement As
| write a rumor has reached here that
the men have succeeded in setting the
boat on fire through burning oil. Every
moment the situation becomes more
critical.
Reuben Forest was shot through the
heart at $50 a. m. Another Hungar-
ian has been taken TO the hospital dy-
ing. The PinkertonS seem to be max
ing another move 10 land. Their tOat
is almost riddled with bullets.
ID. T.. Wilder has just receive wounds
and David Suffer is reported as killed.
Slas Wayne has just been carried down
the street dead.
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hears from him he will send no depu-
ties.
The following telegram was sent to
the Governor this morning:
"R. E. Pattison, Harrisburg:
situation at Homestead very grave.
NV deputies were driven from the
ground and watchmen sent by mill
owners attacked. Shots were exchanged
and some men were killed and wounded.
Unless prompt means are taken to pre-
vent it further bloodshed and great
DESTRUCTION OF PROPERTY
may be expected. The striking work.
men and their friends on the ground
number five thousand, and the civil au-
thorities are utterly unable to cope with
them. Wish you would send instruc-
tions at once.
"W. II. MCCLEARY.
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a FLAG OF TRUCE
Displayed by Detectives but Shot Down
Three Times.


homestead, Pa =. MA flag OF
truce was displayed by the Pnkerton
men and was shot down. 1t was hoist
ed the second time with the same re.
suit. The third time the flag was rid
died with bullets, and hardly enough
of it left to hoist it again. The mill
workers have heard that the militia
have been ordered here and they now
seem i to be determined to rid the
place of every Pinkerton man before the
troops get here. Men on both sides OF
the river opposite the barges containing
the Pinkertons are laying in wait for
some of them 10 show themselves. The
men ire at every moving object on the
barges. An occasional shot comes from
the barges. 1t is thought some of the
Pinkertons have been wounded during
the skirmsh.
The car Of oil which was set on fire
for the purpose of setting the river on
fire to burn the boats failed to do the
work intended. The oil floated down
the bank but did not burn far out on
the water,
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HoARsE YELL OF TRIUMPH
The SCENES N PIrrsBURG.
The Greatest Excitement in the Smoky
CIty-Men Ready to Go to Homestead.

The Greatest Excitement in the smoky
City-Men Ready to Go to Homestead.
PITTsBURG, July 6.-The excitement
in the city over the riot was intense.
Hundreds OF people gathered around
the bulletin boards of the different
newspapers and waited anxiouSly for
the latest news. Everybody
was talking of the affair
and the opinions were many and varied.
Business was almost suspended, and
people were rushing through the streets
from one bulletin TO another. The
whole topic of conversation in work
shops and stores was about the strike,
and while there were no raoid express
ions the excitement ran high.
In the lower end of Allegheny where
there are numerous mills the eXcite'
ment was at white heat. The men IN
the mills said they were ready 10 go to
Homestead when they get orders or
request from their fellow workmen
there.
The cooler headed men, however,
outnumber the hot headed ones, and no
trouble is expected from that quarter,
Sheriff McCIeary has requested all
saloons at Homestead to close until the
present trouble is settled.
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NOT ENCOURAGING.
A Conference with the sIin Owners Fruit
less

less.
PITrsBURG, Pa, July 6.-2:I5 Q. NJ
In Sheriff McCleary's Office, Messrs.
Weihe aud Wakenight, Of the Amalga-
mated Association, Knox and Reed,
representing the Carnegie Steel Co., the
Sheriff and K. B. Petty, his attorney.
were in consultation for two hours, and
then MesSrs. Knox and Reed and r. B.
Petty LETT and went to consult with II.
c. Frick.
Mr. Weihe said: II am here to see
If this matter cannot be arranged and /
am hopeful this day will see the trouble
ended. | believe the whole question
can be peaceably arranged and no more
bloodshed, The attorneys for the Car
negies and the Sheriff are now in con-
sultation, and hope for good results"
Mr.. Lovejoy, secretary Of the Carne-
sic Steel Company, to-day said the men
who went up on the boat were deputy
SheriffS and were sworn in by Deputy
Sheriff Gray, who went up in TIE boat
with them. He added that the compa-
ny was not responsible for
any trouble as the whole
matter was now In the hands
of the sheriff The conference between
the sheriff, Amalgamated officials and
the Carnegies was fruitless. Ex-Presi-
dent Weihe says the outlosk is far from
encouraging.
HodEsrEAD-2:45 r. M.-At lis this
afternoon eighteen men were taken
IN the yard of the mill. Three of
were dead, two OF whom were
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TEN KILLED-ELEvEN WOUNDED
Is the Report that Comes from the serie
of Battles at Homestead.

Is the Report that Comes from the Series
of Battles at Homestead.
HOMESTEAD, PA, July 6, 1880 A. NJ.
The steamer Little Bill came down
the river shortly before IL o'clock this
morning 70 take OF the Pinkertons who
were imprisoned on their barge. There
were large number OF men
on the barge. The moment it
reached the shore regular
fusilade took place. The Little Bill had
an American flag on the bow. The men
say il had assistance for the Pinkertons
imprisoned IN the barge. Atall ayents
a fusilade began, in which the men, the
PinkertonS and persons on the Little
Bill" took part. 1t continued ten min
uteS and was mixed with hoarse, deriSive
cheering from the men in the mill.
The cannoneers across the river fired
three cannon balls at the Little Bill. )"
Their aim was bad, and one ball enter
ing the open hearth department, took
oil a mans head. The number killed is
now ten and eleven wounded. Excite
meut is so intense that it is almost i'm
possible 10 get names. The men now
claim that besides the Captain and
Lieutenant, four other men were shot
and fell from the barge.
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HOMESTEAD, PA, July 6.-Capital
and labor have clashed az Homestead
and the town is red with blood. Never
in the bloody history Of riots In THIS
vicinity, save the great railroad riots IN
1877. has there been such a battle.
The three hundred PinkertOnS who
came in a boat 70 Homestead In the
early morning have desolated many a
hearth. and their shots have aroused such
desperation that it is safe 10 say that
before the men would allow the mill to be
operated By non-union men, they would
burn 10 over their heads.
THE STORY OF THE BATTLE
Is hard to tell. In the dark mist Of
early morning when the town was quiet
the ruinor Of the arrival OF the boat
load OF PinkertOns reached Homestead.
The word was sent along the line and
the streets almost In an instant were
crowded with men, women and chill
dren hurrying in the direction OF the
works landing. Some were only hall
clad. On the maddened mass rushed,
some to return without even tear In
their eyes; others to part forever on the
battle ground.
Mothers stood with babes clasped in
their arms wondering what would be
the result II the Pin6erton men at
tempted TO land.
THE MOST HORRIBLE FOBEBODINGs,
were realized, and to-day there are many
homes 10 distress, many mothers,
laesic.s, sisters, brothers and sweet
hearts with tears running down their
cheeks mourning the loss OF some one
who fell by the bullets from that boat.
The landing of that boat will ever be
remembered at Homestead and for
generations to come, the fathers will
tell their children Of the bloody battle
OF the Monongahela.
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After Dynamite.

PITTsBURG, PA, July 6. 1:45 2. NJ
Four of the locked out workmen came
down from Homestead this morning and
reported the second battle more serious
than reported. They stated that five
Pinkerton men and a like number OF
the workmen were killed outright aid
that q number of others were seriously
injured.
Among the alarming reports that
have reach the city is one that the
four men mentioned above came to the
city to secure dynamite and nitro-glyc-
crime for the purpose OF blowing up the
boats on which the detectives are
housed. The report could not be con-
6rmed, although the men admitted that
they were going back to Homestead to-
day. The story, however, is not credit
ed, but it is given as one of the rumorS.
The steamer Little Bill that assisted
in towing the barges to Homestead ar
rived in the city shortly after noon.
Capt. Rogers was very indignant at the
action OF the strikers which he termed
as disgraceful and blot on humanity.
He said:
II never saw such cowardly attack
as those strikers made. They had a
fertilization OF pig iron and the minute
the boat arrived there they commenced
firing aud not a shot was fired by the
Pinkerton men until three Of their COM
radeS were shot down like dogs"
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SECOND BATTLE.

The situation Very Critical-NO Telling
when the Trouble VIII End.
HOMESTEAD, PA, July 6.-At eight
oicloek this morning another attempt
,ss made to land the officers from the
.amar Little Bill. The officer in
~ge announced to the crowd Of work
assembled on the banl IT his men
Pinkertons, and & e would
m II he had to nc n every
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A Rumor Denied.

PGrTsBURG, PA, July 6.-The story
that the q. A. Il. and Sons Of Veterans
of Homestead had turned over their
arms TO the strikers, and that two cars
of ammunition and arms had been sent
from this city, is denied by the Amalga-
mated officials.
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Special attention is invited to new line of Boys
sMothers' Friend" and "Star" Waists Ladies "Derby"
Waists Ladies Union Silk and Sanitary Lse Union Suits
also French Vests, Boys, Misses Chids and Infants
Vests Mems Babrggan Shirts and Drawers; also LOT of
Ladies Babrggan Vests reduced from 70 cents to % cents
We invite the attention of ladies' also to SUPERIOR
LINE of Ladies' Cambria and Muslin Underwear, made to
order for our own sales and with safety recommend
All these goods in Market Street Room.
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an Additional List of the Killed and
Wounded
"W. II. McCLEARY.

an Additional List of the Killed and
Wounded.
PITrsBURG, PA, July 6-1:30 P. NJ
Capt. +. IL. Helm, who had charge OF
the Pinkerton men at Homestead, was
brought to the Homeopathic Hospital in
this city at noon with five companions
who were wounded. The list OF Pink
erton men at. the hospital is:
FATALLY INJURED.
J. w. KLIFE, shot in the head, death
expected any moment.
INJURED.
CAPT. T. H. HEN, shot in left leg.
bullet extracted; will recover.
RUSSELL WELLS, shot in right
shoulder.
J. G. HOFFMAN, shot in right leg.
DAVID LESTER, shot in the head,
seriously injured.
Another man was shot in the arm,
but he left the hospital and the author
tiles did not know his name.
Capt. Helm, one OF the injured, has
been in the employ Of the Pinkertons
for many years, and has had charge OF
men at several large strikes. He was
always considered a very conservative
man. When seen in one Of the rooms
at the hospital this afternoon he said:
II had charge Of these men, and they
were picked up in Chicago and New
York. They were very fair lot OF men.
They numbered two hundred all told
and | gave them strict orders not to
shoot until they were fired upon. When
Ia 10, hN M 0pl- n a
whistle blew and Immediately the strik-
ers commenced TO come. To protect
ourselves we had TO return the fire
Seven or eight Of our men are hurt, but
| do not know their Names"
Captain Helm stated that he did not
know much about the strike, but he had
been ordered to take charge Of the men
and protect the property and he did the
best he knew how. 1.-The odds were
against u.s." said the Captain, and it
was hard to do anything. | regret very
much that any shooting was done"
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From Yesterdays .. m. Extra.
/ TWO BATTLES
AT HOMESTEAD.
A Number Killed and Wounded
How Many Unknown.
The SITUATION MOST CRITICAL,
When 1t viii End No One Can
FOretell.
STEAMBOAT LOAD OF PlNKER-
TONS ATTEMPT TO LAND AND
THE BATTLE BEGINS.
The WOrkmen 50 far Have the Best OF
the Engagement,
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES.
The Sheriff Appeals to the Governor
for Aid.

Heartrending Scenes at the Seat
of War-Men, Women and Chill
dren Running Through the
Streets Effort to Set the
Steamboat On Fire by Rolling
Barrels of Oil Into the River and
Igniting it.
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Gov. Pattison at Harrisburg.

HARRISBURG, PA, July Ex-Governor
Pattison, who left Atlantic City last
night, arrived at the Executive Mansion
in this city this morning.
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BEWARE OF FRAUDs.-Be sure you
get the genuine Dr.. Thomas Electric
OH. II cures Colds, Group, Asthma.
Deafness and Rheumatism.
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Pinkerton men. The wounded men
we're taken home and sent to the Pitts
burg hospitals. The dead were taken
out and put into undertakers' wagons.
Flames are now spreading along the
river front and the mill is threatened.
Several explosions we're heard and the
people are taking to the hills to get
away from the fire.
At two o'clock this afternoon one OF
the Pinkerton men raised his head above
the edge of the barge and Immediately
shot was fired which struck him in
the head and he fell back dead.
The morning wore away until 1880
o'clock. The men standing in the mills
had entrenched themselves, and when
the reporter went through they had
taken advantage Of every roll, and every
large beam had men behind it armed
with guns and revolverS. Onethousand
men were lined III the rear
IN BATTLE ORDER,
momentarlly expecting an assault from
the Pinkertons, who were made desper-
ate by their position on the river bank.
These men took no part in the hight
except during the two assaults. They
loaded the guns of the 200 men who were
nearest the barges and who kept up the
skirmish line. 1t was thrilling sight
to witness the regular army line
move fearlessly to the river front when
the Little Bill came down. Not man
who had gun hung back, and many
hundreds who had only clubs, sledges,
picks, etc, brought up the rear. They
were shot at by 200 rifles and several
were wounded. A cannon ball shot by
their own friends devastated their ranks
but not one faltered. When repulsed,
the Little Bill backed out into the
river.
AHoARsE YELL OF TRIUMPH
and defiance went up from the men.
None OF these men were drunk-most
of them had not tasted drop OF liquor.
The saloons ara closed. The men are
determined, and on every side as the
day grows the expression is heard:
Before the mill runs non-union, 1t Will
have IN he rpbuiltn
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ae&s Advertisements
EEnE:KG
CYCLONE Or CYCLONES .
Biz Drives That Will Make Things Hum
E. B. POTTS. Main and Tenth Sts.,

Has commenced Special Clothing, Shoe and
Hat Sale that will eclipse anything ever before
heard Of in this section. Mems Suits Iso,
s2S7, S3,S2, S.37 and up. You cannot match
the prices anywhere. These goods must go.
Come early and avoid the rush. Mems Pants
45c, CSC. SIC, 97c, S11S up. We are leaders IN
low prices and cannot afford to rob our custom
ers. BOYS Suits SIC. 97c, Sis sl.37 up; worth
double the money or nothing. Boys Pants l2c
19c, 25c, 2gc. 35c up; made from remnants; big
value. Mems Fine Shoes at &c, VI. 10, tl.25
sl37, . SO UP; away below regular prices.
Ladies Fine Shoes at &c 81 % Sl37, sl.45, slS7;
These goods go faster than we csu get them
Children's Shoes at i9c. 25c. SIC. 4sc, SIC, re,
SIC. up, all solid bargains and trade winners.
Here Another Picnic-Men's Half Hose &c,
&C, SC, l0c up; big value. handkerchief lc &c,
&c, &C, SO up leaders. Suspenders &c. l0c, PC
l9c and 23c. Mems Shirts lac. 23c, 5Sc, 4sc up.
Men and Boys Hats at half-price. 1t Will pay
you TO buy and keep for future use. Don't wait
until the best bargains are gone Cut this out
and call early and avoid the rush.
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