Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-07-16
HOMESTEAD KEEPS QUIET.
Old Men Directed to Return to Their Former
Places.

Places.
HOMESTEAD, Pa, July 16-There was moth
ing in the situation to alarm the people Of
Homestead when they awoke this morning.
Matters had assumed a very quiet phase and
rumors of a startling nature were alb
sent. So far as can be ascertained the
few non union workmen in the mill were
not reinforced by others during the night
Trains are closely inspected by the strikers
and the river front 10 watched for the ap-
pearance of new men. but SO far
the watchers have failed to discover
any. There appears to be nothing hostile in
the disposition of the workers who watch the
river and the trains. There has been
little talk concerning the prosecution OF
the leaders Of the strike for the disorders
that have ensued, but these same leaders
have taken time by the forelock and made every
preparation in the event Of arrest. Bail suffi-
cient in amount to cover any charge that can
be brought against them has been secured by
each of the leaders and counsel have also been
retained.
An occasional rumor that Hugh O'DonneII
and others would be placed under arrest by
Sheriff McCleary creates some excitement
IN the town, but the men most in
terested seem unconcerned, and judging
from outward appearances do not place much
credence in the reports The charge that would
probably be brought against them is conspiracy.
Some of those who are losing heart think that
the killing Of the Pinkerton men NAV form the
basis Of an Indictment for murder, but gener-
ally the people place little reliance in this sug-
gestion.
Negro walters have taken the places Of the
Mattresses at the Carnegie Club House or Frick
house who struck yesterday because Of the
presence Of Maj. Gen. Snowden and his officers
at the hostelry. 1t has been learned that the
loyal Mattresses were also induced to take
their action by the presence of 80 many
v1v.rfn 1Ad atr. a IL
thought some of these might be non-union
men and to be on the safe side Of popular opin-
ion In Homestead they refused to serve at the
hotel during the prevalence Of the rumors that
non-union men were in town. 1t can be stated
az al fact, based upon personal inspection. that
Gen. Snowden and his officers are not starving
as a result OF the strike at the hotel.
OLD MEN DIRECTED TO RETURN.
The Carnegie Company intends to begin the
work Of repairing its mills here on Monday
next, preparatory to starting anew on the work
left unfinished by the lockout. This morning
every man in the mechanical department of
the mills received the following notice:
CARNEaIE STEEL COMPANY. LIMITED.
HOMESTEAD, Pa. July Is.
Dear Sir: Repairs viii be resumed on Mon
day morning. July IS, 1892. We write you 10
return 70 your old position, work to commence
the usual time.
o. ~.
General Superintendent.
Homestead was visited by another heavy
thunder storm last night in which the light
ming struck in several places but no
damage was reported and little rain
fell. The front Of the mill or river
bank was last night guarded by soldiers.
80 that it is really impossible to enter the
works from any side without being challenged
by guards. The town is also thoroughly
policed by the militia and squads are
on every corner. As q result not the
slightest disorder exists and the borough
constables are practically supernumeraries
coSTRApIcTrNa nR. YRrcK.
Mr.. Frick, in his testimony before the con-
gressional committee, stated that 2ss men were
employed in open hearth department, No. 2.
and about 100 men were affected by the
reduction offered. The following reply has
been prepared by the locked out men OF
affected by the proposed reduction. They pro-
duce on DAILY average Of twenty-four hours
S96 tons Of steel ingots. In Shoenberger's open
hearth department, the same number Of furnace
~ in No. 2, l68 tonnage men are required to
produce 192 tons Of steel ingots.
At one particular position In the two mills the
Homestead man would receive e14.15 per ton;
In Shoenberger's he would receive els. In
Homestead. II any accident occurs 10 the heat
Of the steel, the men get no pay for it, while in
ccnoenoeffer .ney Souo oe Peao oy tne Gay,
be the steel good or bad"
PAT DAT WITHOUT PAT.
This morning early the plant was perfectly
quiet and SO was the town. II was the first nav
day the men have missed and it ID curious to
note its effect upon the day laborers. Many
instinctively started early toward the once TO
get in line, for il is no easy matter to pay on
s, 800 men and several hundred boys and those
who come hrst are hrst served TIE men re-
membered and turned back.
/. The story that l60 families are starving here
has NO Foundation. The fact h that a. vet
every one has plenty in Homestead. A number
visited last evening, and at IN Of
them tt was stated that the wives
and children who shop for TIE locksd-out men
sss genng cash apd have not begun 10 use
eeedlt. A. result II idleness more mouey 4
speot than vhen he min vas working and be-
tween stxiksrs and militia The sSorekDeper
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