The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1892-07-07

after shot into the porthoes of the boats and In.
hicted terrible injury to the imprisoned men.
When it was found that little impression was
made by the cannon on the boats an effort was
made to fire the barges. Hose was procured
aad oil was sprayed ON the decks and sides of
the barges. Barrel after barrel of oil was
emptied into the river above the mooring place,
the object being to allow it TO float against the
boats and then ignite IL. The terrible deed was
attempted several times. but the boats did not
burn, and then the mob became infuriated and
hurled dynamite bombs at the vessels with
great effect.
The situation OF the Pinkertons was such an
to apall the stousest hearts. Three times did
they run up a flag of truce, but as many times
was 1t stricken down by bullets fred by the
strikers Then 1t became evident either that
the ammunition OF the besieged men was ex-
hausted or they were too much worn out to con-
tiIue the fight
the boats with their living freight, and they
would doubtless have succeeded had II not
been for the interposition of the leading officers
OF the Amalgamated Association, who went to
the scene OF war. Through their efforts it was
agreed to allow the Pinkertons to surrender,
but this was secured with the greatest objection
on the part OF the men, many of whom had lost
friends and acquaintance during tho day. Be-
sides, there were thousands of turbulent char
acters attracted to the place, and they wanted
10 see the carnage go on, and IL was not until
some of the strikers pointed their guns at the
outsiders that a hearing was obtained.
At O'Clock the Pinkertons hung out anoth er
white flag. This time 1t was respected, and n
committee of strikers went aboard to prepare
terms of capitulation- They guaranteed safe
conduct for the Pinkertons provided they left
their arms and ammunition behind and agreed
to leave the place under guard. The Pinkertons
had no alternative and promptly accepted tho
terms OF the men, some saying it was the first
time they had ever submitted to such humiii.
ating surrender.
When inspection of the boats was made IL
was found that at least seven Pinkertons were
killed aud twenty or thirty wounded, many so
badly that they will die. As they were brought
from the boat they presented terrible appear-
ance. Many were besmeared with blood, while
all showed signs of exhaustion.
The most shocking and dastardy deeds were
committed white the prisoners were being es-
corted through the streets by an escort of guards
appointed by the strikers. An angry mob linei
the street on both sides. AS the men passed BY,
each in charge oil two deputies, the millmen
and friends kicked them and threw some down.
The unfortunate Pinkertons begged for mercy
Some had pistol-shot wounds in the head, and
three had eyes shot ont. Several could scarcely
limp along, blood running in streams down
their shirts, and they fairly yelled with pain.
Fully thirty injured men were taken to the
town hall One had his eyes punched out BY
all umbrella in the hands Of a woman, and sand
was thrown in the eyes OF some. The
millmen struck the Pinkertous over the head
and shoulders with rifles, inficting serious ami
In some eases perhaps fatal injuries. As the
procession reached the Amalgamated Associa-
tion building the Pinkertons had to remove
their hats and salute TIE flag When they re-
moved their hats men and women hit them with
umbrellas and sticks and abused them in every
way imaginable.
1t seemed to be the determination to kill the
prisoners, and it was with the greatest difficulty
that the demou-like crowd could be restrained.
The men were finally locked in the opera house,
where they were to BE- kept for the night Thou
sands, however, are gathered around the build
ing and the wounded men are kept in con-
slant state OF terror. II was long time before
their wounds could be dressed.
After the prisoners We're released from tho
barges the rioters had their revenge. They
fired the boats. first securing them SO that they
could not do any damage to points below.
When the flames broke through the decks the
cheers which rent the air were deafeniug, and
the noise could be heard miles away.
The day is one that Will be reEIem bered with
horror oy the people of the borough and the
cit zens of the entire country, who for a second
time viii be called upon to pay an enormous
amount OF money entailed in tue shape OF riot
Losses.
The Pinkerton men were not sworn In Al
deputy sherihs.
During the afternoon fully 5000 men walked
into Homestead. They came from the south
side OF Pittsburg. and many were armed. Ia ons
delegation there were about 2, 100 mill workers.
They carried flags, and proclaimed that they
proposed 10 stand by the Homestead workers
in defending the mill at any cost.
The scenes i'll Homestead today are hard to
describe. The streets were filled with men and
women. particularly the narrow roads leading
TO the mill. Many Of the women and children
were weeping and waiting. On the hill back of
the works were 1000 people. From this eiai-
nenee view of the battle was obtained withont
running any risk. The proclamation OF the
burgess, requesting ali saloons to close, was re-
lgiously obeyed, but IL was impossible TO keep
many excited individuals from gathering in the
nj, nF tho rEs