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Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1892-08-04
PINKERTON BROTHERS
Testify Before a CongressIon-
al Committee.
hIen Were Sent to Homestead on Legal
COnditions.-Their Arms Not I'm
packed until They Were Fired
UpOn-Their Acts Legal

The PInkerton brothers were gwen an op-
portunity to explain and defend the working
of their system before special committee
of the house committee on the judiciary
which has been engaged in an investigation
of the labor trouble at Homestead and of the
Pinkerton system.
Messrs. Hays. Devlin and Wright of the
Knights of Labor, were present to watch the
proceedings. Mr.. Devlin said they had pre-
pazed questions they desired the committee
to ask the PinkertOns.
Robert Pinkerton took the stand and laid
before the committee statement that had
been prepared. When first requested to send
watchmen to protect the Homestead plant of
the Carnegie company, the Pinkertons re-
fused to do 50 unless the men should be
sworn IN as deputy sheritfs before gong to
Homestead.
''We were then assured" runs the state
ment, shat the sheriff of Allegheny county
knew our men were going to homestead to
guard the property of the company and pro-
tect its workmen: that the sheriff had con-
sented Immediately upon any outbreak to
deputlZe all our watchInen as sher1ns depu-
ties, if it became necessary for the protection
of life and property. On that condition only
did we consent to furnish 300 watchmen.
large number of these men were our regular
employees, who could be thoroughly trusted
Tor integrity, prudence and sObriety. The
remainder were men whom we employed
from time to time or who were known and
recommended to US"
The statement urges that the Pinkerton
men did not go into Pennsylvania as IAN
armed force" The arms and ammunition
were shipped from Chicago and were ordered
not to be given TO the men unless they were
deputized by the sheriff. AS a matter of
fact the boxes were not opened until the
strikers had opened fire and it became
matter of life and death. The statement
then says: ''Klein had been murdered by
the strikers and also five other watchmen
shot and wounded before our men began
their fire in self defense. Then it was impOs-
sible to attempt to shoot those hiring at the
barges, because the strikers made a breast
work for themselves by placing women and
children in front and firing from behind
them. Not a single women child was in
jured by our men"
The beating of the surrendered Pinkerton
watchmen was then dwelt upon and robbery
is charged upon the strikers. The clubbing
of Corners and the killing of Edwards was
then referred to. The acts of the strikers
after the men surrendered would be a dis
grace to savsges, yet because done in the
name of organized labor, sympathy, if not
encouragement, Tor such deeds was expressed
by part of the press and by political dema-
gogues. We do not shirk the responsibility
for any of our acts in this any other strike.
The coming murder trials ought TO bring out
the truth; our actions will then be shown TO
have been legal"
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1892-08-04
Militia Omeers Denounced.

WAsHNGroN, D. c., July 26.-The Penn
sylvanla newspaper correspondents located
here sent the following protest to Governor
Pattison against the punishment of Private
Iams, at Homestead, for cheering for the
''man who did it, meaning Bergman.
DEAR SR:-ihe shocking treatment of
Private Iams, Company h, Tenth regiment
n. q. p, who was punished without trial by
Lieutenant Colonel StreetOr, is disgrace to
the military establishment of the state. Such
barbarity, perpetrated by the officials of the
state, Is q serious reflection on the common
wealth. We therefore ask that Lieutenant
Colonel StreetOr be relieved from further
command.
''It appears that General Snowden and
Colonel Hawkins approved the atrocity, and,
therefore, are equally responsible.
Hoping you will find an opportunity to
give this matter your serious attention, We
are yours, ETC."
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1892-08-04
To Reassure New Men.

HOMESTEAD, Pa, July 27.-The following
notice has been posted in and about the
Homestead steel works:
''THE Carnegie STEEL COMPANY, LIMITED.
Notice, to all men who enter our employ
after July l, 1892: In no case and under no
circumstances will single one of you be
discharged to make room for another man.
You Will keep your respective positions so
long as you attend to your duties Positive
orders to this effect have been given to the
general superintendent.
''By order of the Board of Managers.
''THE CARNEGIE STEEL COMPANY, LIMITED.
'tH. c. FRICK, Chairman"
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1892-08-04
InterxIew Scotland.

LONDON, July 2s.-The representative of
the Associated Press drove from K1ngseye to
RannOch lodge, of Loeb RannOch, Scotland,
the residence of Nj. Carnegie. in order to
obtain a statement from him of his views re-
garding the trouble at Homestead, Pa, and
more especially concerning the shooting of
II. Q. Frick. Mr.. Carnegie finally said:
well, authorize you to make the follow
ing statement: / have not attended to the
business for the past three years. but have
implicit confidence in those who are manaQ-
ing the mills; further than that I have moth
ing to say"
1t is known that Mr.. Carnegie is greatly
distressed by the attack of Bergman upon
Prick, and that he daily receives many cable
dispatches giving the fullest particulars of
his condition. 1t is very evident that Mr..
Carnegie has no intention of returning to
America at the present time.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1892-08-04
To Poison the Whole FamiIv.

WHEELING, W. Va, July "a sensation
al chapter is added to the Prick tragedy by
the receipt of a startling letter in this city.
Robert Alexander, a Pittsburg frescoer,
working here, received letter from his
sweetheart. who is employed as a domestic
IN the Frick household
She said that within the last four DAYS a
desperate attempt had been made to poison
the entire Frick household.
Mrs Prick and her infant son were made
dangerously slck and the wife of Tricks
cOachman Is in dying condition. Strenu-
GUS efforts, the writer said, had been made
to suppress the facts, while detectives were
employed to ferret out the perpetrators of
the outrage. The letter appears to be genuine.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1892-08-04
WESTERN wIscoNs1x Also VISITED.
DOUGHTY POLICE.
They Smell Out More Than They viii
Find

They Smell Out More Than They viii
Find.
PTrTsBURG. July 29.-The. Pittsburg police
are keeping a strict lookout for anarchists.
Inspector AfcKelvey said "At first was in
clined to think that Bergman was alone in
this matter, but I am now confident that
there was an organized gang against Frick,
and Bergman was one or the number In a
few days there will be some developments
that will startie the community. There will
he more anarchists here than people think
and they are getting ready to carry out some
scheme.
I'VE were lucky in securing these people
when we did, as an attempt would have been
made on several of our prominent citizens,
and there is no telling where it would have
ended.''
Two anarchists called at the police station
to see Bauer. They vert arrested, and gave
their names as Carl Finster and August Tir-
onpek, both of Allegheny. There was nothing
found upon their persons.
1t was learned that an attempt was made
to blow up Carnegie's lower Union mills.
During the temporary absence of the en-
glneer someone turned on the gas in the fur
naces. 1t was only discovered by the merest
accident and the gas turned off before there
was an explosion. At the time there were
lbs men in the building and many lives
would have been lost. The miscreant is not
known.
Tricks pulse temperature and appetite are
normal. He passed a most satisfactory night.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1892-08-04

malignity on the part of the mob. The evi-
dence shows that the defendant was not an
active participant IN the killing. tt shows
he was IN sympathy with the crowd. and he.
by ms idly standing by, Is responsible for
the acts. do not think there is any doubt
ABOUT the right of the prisoner to be bailed,
ana "lli nx 1t at $4,000. The way it stands
he Is chargeable with murder in the second
degree" 0--@
District Attorney Burleigh said: ssUnder
your nonors ruling we are agreed to the 9TH
er defendants being admitted In the same
bail The court then proceeded to ACCEPT
bail and the defendants were released
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1892-08-04
Fifty-One Children Die From Heat.

ST. LOUIS, Mo-. July 2s.-The largest death
rate for number of years was recorded
Monday, the number of deaths reaching iifty-
one by o'clock. By far the larger portion
of them were children under 5 years of age,
and in the main the immediate cause of
death was attributable to the excessive heat
that has prevailed during the last few days.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1892-08-04
Wants to Arbitrate Now.

PrrrsBURa, June 26.-It is stated that the
advisory committee of the Amalgamated as
sOciatiOn will file a petition asking that the
present troubles between the former work
men at Homestead and the Carnegie compa-
ny be settled by board of arbitration to be
appointed ~ the court under what is known
as the voluntary arbitration act of 1888. The
company officials say arbitration must be re-
quested by both sides which has not been
done. Besides the names of the strikers have
been stricken from the pay rolls, and they
are no longer employees.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1892-08-04
a Rio Grande Famine.

EAGLE Pass, July 28.-Northern Mexico is
again confronted with total crop failure.
The summer rains, which had been anxious
ly expected, that late crops might be harvest
ed, have not come.
In spots there have been good rainfalls,
both in Durango, Coahuila, Chihuahua and
Neuvo Leone, but they have been isolated
and insufficient. Four years of consecutive
crop failures are unprecedented even in
drOughty Mexico, and a large mum Der of in
habitants are confronted with grave condi-
tons
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1892-08-04
Pencil Men Form a Union.

MINNEAPoLIs, MINI, July 2.-The re-
porters and members of the Minneapolis
press club are considering the advisabllity of
forming a reporters union, and held secret
meeting to discuss the matter. They insist
they have not been fairly treated by local
papers; that they are Overworked and under
paid. If the union is formed it is intinated
that strike will follow.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1892-08-04
-1edo,s Grand Stand Burped.

TOLEDO, o., July 27.-Fire destroyed the
grand stand at the baseball grounds. Loss,
81, 700; fully insured. 1t was understood to
be incendiary as 1t started in two places.
Barnum's circus was only a square away and
the tent was packed: A scene of wild alarm
followed, the people pouring out of the seats
and filling the rings, under the impression
that the menagerie tent was in flames. For
tunately no casualties resulted.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1892-08-04
Two nrilitia RerIments to Rema,n.

HOMESTEAD. PA, July 2s.-The withdrawal
of soldiers from Homestead has commenced
Wildly enthusiastic cheering among the hun
dreds of white tents on Shanty Hill pro
claimed the fact to the strikers in their homes
at the foot of the slope. The lucky boys in
blue who were the first ones to get marching
orders, were the members of the Eighth
regiment. 1t is believed that the troops will
gradually be removed until only two regi-
ments remain. These two regiments will be
held until there Is no further danger of
trouble
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1892-08-04
A Thousand Men at Work.

PIrsBURG, Pa, July 28.-Mr. Lovejoy,
secretary Of the Carnegie company, said ::
''Mr. Carnegie will not come here until we
send for him He cabled asking if his pres
ence was needed, and we answered that it
was not, that we were in good shape, and
that it was not necessary for him to come
Mr.. Carnegie was away from a telegraph
station. and did not Learn of the shooting
until yesterday. The Homestead mill Is re-
ceiVing most of the attention from the
officials of the Carnegie Steel company, and
already there are 1. COO men at work"
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1892-08-04
A st. Joseph Lady Drowned.

ST.. JOSEPH, Mo-, July 28.-Miss Anna
Serge, who was drowned at Lucerne, Swift
erland, was head lnilliner of the leading mil
llnery company of this city, and was we'll
known. She was sent to Europe SIX weeks
ago to visit the fashion centers and make
purchases for-the company and was expected
to return to America within the next ten
days.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1892-08-04
Troops RecalIed From Idaho Mines.

WALLACE, IDAHO, July 29.-United States
Marshal Joseph Pinkham started to Boise
City with nineteen prisoners from this place
and SIX from Wardner.
All of them are charged with being impli-
Gated in the late riots in this county and will
be held In contempt for disObeying the IN
junction of the United States court. Among
the prisoners are w. F. O'Brien and Thomas
Pointon, president and secretary of the Cen
trail Miners union, and Thomas Heeny, pres
ident CT the Mullan Miners union. Nearly
all the others are members OF the union.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1892-08-04
wEATHER-CROP BULLETr
or the Kansas Weather Service, Issued in
Cooperation With the Kansas State Board
OF Agriculture, for the Week Ending
July 25-1S92.
PRECIPITATION.

OF Agriculture, for the Week Ending
July 25s1s92.
PRECIPITATION.
During the past week the rainfall has been
slightly in excess of the normal in the Repub-
hcan, Blue and Kaw river valleys. An ex-
cess also occurred at Hutchinson. Over the
rest of the state there has been a decided de-
hciency. especially in the western and south
western portions, over large area of which,
extending from Rawlins to Harper, either
no rain or less than one-tenth inch occurred.
The rainfall has been very light also in Ma
rion, WOodson, Montgomery and the south
eastern counties generally.
TEMPERATURES AND SUNSHINE
The temperature has been in excess of the
normal over the whole state, reaching 99.5 at
the central station, log at Manhattan, 100
at Minneapolis, ITO at Springvale, 101 at
Abilene, 102 at GrenOla, 1887 at Independ-
ence, lob at Oswego, 1908 at Horton, los at
Ulysses, 1O8 at Colby and Offerle, and. los
at Kiowa- Hot winds are reported from
Ford, Edwards and KiOwa.
A very few stations report the sunshine as
normal, all others report decided excess.
RESULTS.
The weather the past week has been espe-
clally favorable to the harvest, which is now
practically completed, and stacking and
threshing have begun. The yield of both
wheat and oats at the machine appears to be
all that they promised at harvest, wheat yield
ing from twenty to forty bushels per acre
with plump berry that causes it to outweigh
machine measure.
Corn has grown rapidly and is beginning
to tassel in the northeastern counties. In
the area over which good rains have fallen it
Is making wonderful progress. AS the rain
fall occurred in the early part of the week,
however, good rain at present would prove
beneficial. AS the corn is now tasselling,
rains are needed over the greater portion of
the state and in some localities it IS begin
ming to suffer greatly, especially in tho area
where the rainfall has been deficient. 1t is
feared that the excessive heat has already in
jured some tasselling fields, even where the
ground is in fair condition Besides suffer
ing from drought it is being slightly injured
by hot winds IN Edwards. Ford and Kiowa
counties.
GrasshOppers are reported as doing some
damage in Kearney and Clark counties.
Flowing for fall wheat has begun in some
localities. 7. B. JENNINGS,
Observer Weather Bureau, Director.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1892-08-04

TOPEKA, July 26.-The Topeka Labor and
Trades assembly held meeting and decided
to make an organized effort to send money
to the VOL king men at Homestead A COM
mittee of twenty-five, representing as many
labor organizations in the city WAS appointed
to solicit aid, collect money and turn 1t over
to the secretary. J. G. SamuelsOn, who will,
at once, forward it to the proper committees
at Homestead The men expect to raise at
IanSt 81 OCO
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1892-08-04
To Helm the Homeless.

BAY CITY, MICH, July 2S.-Local subscrip-
ton is taking good care of the homeless here
temporarily. Fully 500 houses were burned
and the number OF people who must be cared
for is large. Thieves are thick, carrying of
whatever of value can be found. Jesse n.
Miller, an old man, is the only person known
to have lost his life.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1892-08-04
Weekly Trade Revi,w.

NEW YoRx, July 25.-R G. Dun & Co.'S
Weekly Review of Trade says:
There is a distinct improvement, not only
IN transactions in comparison with the same
time last ear, but also in the prospects for
the coming season.
Tho prospects for spring wheat are remark
ably good and in many Of the states surpass
all expectations. Wheat has risen % cents
IN spite of ths western receipts amounting to
2, 136, 900 bushels IN three days, against the
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1892-08-04
Nolhinc but Pears.

DAYTON, o., July 26.-The peach crop in
Southwestern Ohio will not amount to much
and what Tiers is will be late. Lake Erie or
chards have none. Some parts of Michigan
apples in Michigan; none in Southern Ohio.
Pears are good everywhere.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1892-08-04
-ney Are Admitted to BAN.

PHTsBURG, Pa, June 2T.-O'Donnell,
Ross, Fay and Allen went into court when
Judge Magee said: 81 have gone over the
case carefully. The right to be admitted to
bail Is a constitutional right, and there must
be evidence or strong presumption of muir
der IN the hrst degree before man can be
refused bail L have indicated before, the
responsibilities OF those engaged in this not
and need say no more here. The first shots
came from the shore. There was deyilish
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1892-08-04
A New Town Burned.

MILWAUKEE, WIS, July 27.-Telegrams
from Ashland and Superior report that the
new town of Iron River on the Northern Pa
ci1c is wiped out by fire. Loss, 500, 900.
Five hundred people slept In the cars fur
nished by the Duluth and South Shore rail-
road company.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1892-08-04
Suspects Taken In.

PrrrsBURe, Pa, July 28-Two anarchists
living hereabouts have been arrested. One
of them is known to have supplied Assassin
Bergman with expense money, and the other
to have been with him when he entered
Tricks Office and to have handed him pack
ace at that time
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1892-08-04
ro,,,.nting Temnerature

PORTLAND, Ore, July 29.-For seventy-two
hours the temperature in this section of the
state was the highest ever known, ranging
from 100 to los in the shade. The death
rate has increased two-foid and a number OF
heat prostrations are reported.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1892-08-04
A FIre Proof Fire.

New YoRK, July pa disastrous fire
which occurred in the so-called fre-proOi
building of the New York Biscuit company
caused half a million dollars worth OF dam
ace and there are out of employment hun
dreds of men, women and girls. Great loss
was also caused by water.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1892-08-04
TOLD rha. rhsy Had BETTER Quit.

HOMESTEAD, PA, July 28.-As result of
the shooting of Mr.. Frick eight foreman
left the mill and also number of men, it
was stated. A foreman of the mechanical
department said they had been told by Anal
gamated men that they had better quit, and
through fear of being shot they had done so.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1892-08-04
Forty Thousand Mem Needed.

ST. PAUL, MINI, July 2G-1he hot weather
which has been prevailing throughout the
two Dakotas and Minnesota is helping the
grain greatly, and another immense crop Is
assured. Forty thousand men are needed to
harvest the crops and low railroad rates are
announced.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1892-08-04
Saneir Island News Confirmed.

HAGUE, July 25.-An official telegram re-
ceived from Bolivia confirms the recent &C
count of the awful destruction caused on the
Great Sanger Island, belonging to Holland,
by volcanic eruption, June II. The later
advices state that the whole northwestern
portion of the island was destroyed and , ,OOC
inhabitants killed.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1892-08-04
THE TWIN CITIES.
Twelve Hours of Heavy Down
pour of Rains.
Widespread and Serious Effects Extending
Into Two states-seemed That the
Foundations Were Washed From
Under That Region.

The sections of Minnesota and Wisconsin
adjacent to St. Paul and Minneapolis almost
had its foundations washed from under it by
a most violent rain storm, which was cOntin-
uous for nearly twenty-four hours prior to
noon of July u. At $50 in the evening to
8 O'Clock in the morning the ram fell in a
deluge. The effects of the storm were wide
spread and serious.
The frame cooler of the Broggerman brew
cry, on the West Side, collapsed with an
awful crash and three men who were sleep
ing in the building were buried beneath the
ruins. One was killed outright; the others
were seriously hurt.
Traffic on the street car lines and railroads
running out of the city was demoralized.
Streets were torn up, sidewalks were under
mined and washed away, trees laid low and
general damage done. In the city cellars
were Hooded and leaky roofs caused damage
10 many buildings. Fortunately for the
farmers the storm was of local character.
monday noon there was violent hail storm,
which lasted over an hour.
At Minneapolis there was a tremendous
downpour all night, the rainfall was the
heaviest IN the history of the signal service
OF Minneapolis and one of the heaviest ever
known in any part of the United States.
sprinkle began, up to o'clock Wednesday
morning there a fall of six or seven
inches of water. Nearly every train in the
city is delayed.
WESTERN WISCONSIN ALSO VISITED.
MILWAUKEE, WIs.-Specials to the Wiscon-
sin from Hudson, New Richmond and other
points IN western Wisconsin say a terrific
storm of wind and rain lasting twelve hours
prevailed in that region. Easements of bust
ness houses were flooded, bridges and road
ways We're swept out, and damage amount
ing to many thousands of dollars was done
to crops and other property. John Warren,
a farmer near Hcw Richmond, was, killed by
lightning
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1892-08-04
rhe Neus At washinrton.

The news of the shooting of Mr.. Frick was
received at Washington by the members of
the house with every expression of deep re-
gret. It Is regarded as initiating strongly
against the cause of the strikers, and was
universally dsplored.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1892-08-04
Two Steamers Carving aScabs."

The two steamers Tide and Little Bill made
several trips each from Pittsburg to Home
stead, each trip taking thirty or forty men
with satchels aud grips and landing them at
the Carnegie mills. The boats were guarded
by a squad of policemen when they left Pitts
burg wharf
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1892-08-04
The senate Confrms.

WASHINGTON D. c., July 2s.-The senate
has confirmed the nomination of George
Shiras, Jr., to be associate justice of the
United States supreme court.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1892-05-27

DEFoRD & CoNPs ny, TASEkRs oFOAK SLAUGH-
TRR OLE LEATHER 4 Burns.
BALTIMORE, DC. Is, 1889.