Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-07-06
FIRING ON THE BAR0ES,

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Cannon Balls and Dynamite Bombs Thrown
at the Pinkertons.
HOMESTEAD, Pa, July 6.rThe men having
charge of the cannon at the Baltimore and Ohio
railroad side Of the Mononsahela river con-
tinued firing this afternoon, and it was appar-
ent that the barges in which the deputies re-
manned in retreat must soon sink. \ leak was
sprung in one Of them, caused by the continu-
GUS fusilade Of powder. No man inside the
barge dared place himself in view, as any ex-
posure would result in death. For this reason
the pumps could not be worked, and it was
only question Of time when they would sink.
Telephone messages were sent to men on the
South Side, Pittsburg, requesting them to get
the "gang" out and come to Homestead well
armed and supplied with ammunition before
night What was meant by the :.'gang" could
not be learned. Tho sender Of the message re-
fused TO explain.
The attempt to fire the barge by the use Of
burning oil on the surface Of the river has been
abandoned as useless, and the men ut the
pumphouse are combining their attention to
firing the two cannons and throwing dynamite
bombs.
THROWING BOMBS.
At 1:30 o'clock a man arrived with an armful
of bombs which were thrown at the barge
under cover Of the pump house, near the rail-
way bridge.
ho a. H.
after noon and renewed the cannonading with
increased vigor. Thus far no shot from either
gun had taken effect. as the pieces could not be
depressed TO bring the roof of the barge within
range. At every shot the small pump house
near the water tanks quaked. Bricks and pieces
Of wood few out Of the door and windows in o
manner sufficient to drive back any crowd that
might have collected. The gun kicks 30 after
every discharge that little effective shooting
can be done with it.
The men said they would get the larger can
non into better position and could then sink
the barge. The bombs all fell wide Of the
mark.
None Of the Pinkertons showed themselves.
Occasional shots were fred by workmen sta
toned behind piers on the opposite side Of the
river.
Two thousand mill workers employed at Jones
Loughlins. Republic iron works, South Side,
picknicked at Kenneys Grove yesterday. One
of the officials said that in all probability the
entire number would stop Oh at Munheu sta
ton at sp.m. and do their utmost in support
of the men who are now At the front Of the
battle.
The discrimination to remain ON the COM
panys ground and fight to the bittere end was
strong - ever. Although bullets continued to
fly about with great rapidity the mob increased
instead Of decreased.
Five thousand strangers have arrived In town,
mostly from the South Side, Pittsburg. A mum.
Der Of these men are armed. A number Of
women and children also arrived, but these
were taken in charge by the strikers and sent
out Of town. The available number Of men
now ct the command Of the strikers 10 at least
10000, with a. many more in readiness to 60 to
the scene Of the battle. ~
BIAHxs THE MILL owxxRa
| 4 gentleman said: 'sThis action On the PAT,
Of mill owners looks like . preconcertsd scheme
TO precipitate battle. Any child might have
known that IN attempt to rsseh tAs works from
the river would result In bloodshed. For "a
the lives that have been lost The company i, X
mysmind, alone responsble. The men on tn
bargss did the Arst firing. Hise bold schsms
to Lad the idle werkmsn into battle, but thu
far they hsvs come Of victorious, and svsry
one hsrs b dad Of IL Thoss on shore ere d.
tsrsninsd 10 ihow thass.o board the bargss NJ
qusrtsr, end ths haeedy spaAtsa - vsrs