The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1893-08-25

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noy Plane, at 10 a. m, and were inferred in
the parish cemetery at Frackville after the
celebration of High Mass. The services over
the remains of James Parfott were held at II
o'clock in the Methodist Episcopal church at
Gilberton, Rev. A. Richards officiating; and
interment was made in the Lutheran ceme-
terry at Frackvillo. There were large attend
ances at both funerals, but at no time were
there any demonstrations of an unusual char
acter.
Coroner Marshall and his jury proceeded
with the inquest in Foley's hotel, GilbertOn,
at IL o'clock yesterday morning.
Among the first witnesses was Thomas
Fitzpatrick, who testified he heard remarks
made about the militia and Homestead. He
saw Briggs come out on the car platform and
say something about "here we are" At the
same time Briggs fired into the crowd.
Councilman Middleton swore the Borough
Councils agreement with the Traction COM
pany did not give the right of way over that
part of the street from which the track was
torn up. The company had been notified to
remove the track and it was torn up under
the direction of the Supervisor.
Robert Painter swore he saw Briggs, Weav-
i'll and Amour on the car and each had gun
He saw Briggs shoot but did not see Wesvill
do so.
Thomas Rafferty,, who is serving as one of
the jurors on the inquest, was called as a wit
ness and said he was present when the car ar
rived, but did not know anyone on it. Heard
some one order men out to fix the road and
the Chief Burgess said he would arrest any
one who should attempt to do so, Reynolds
and Amour then entered into conversation
and Amour was about starting back when
some one in the crowd said something about
the military and Homestead; then one fellow
came out and said, "here we are' and at once
fired. Rafferty, saw ParfOtt fall and heard him
say, "Im shot," Mahony grappled with a
man who had gun. Briggs only shot once
Other shots were fred. Witness did not see
firearms in the crowd.
Garrett Keating was the next witness and
swore 81 saw Amour had gun; could not
say that Benny or Briggs had. Told Amour
that it was wrong to bring force of armed
men into the borough and that he could not
lay any tracks that night. Amour said he
would get out of the borough. He shook
hands with me and Reynolds. l then left
and Reynolds went home. Thought every
thing was settled. l heard shooting and went
out. Saw men shooting out of car. Saw
Amour in car after the fuss was over. He
said he was shot in the lung"
The only other important witness of the
day was Daniel Reardon. He arrived at Gill
berton on the car that followed the dinkey
He rode part of the way on the dinkey and
thought Amour was loading guns. When he
thought the dinkey was about to return he
got on. Some one fired shot and Reardon
saw man fall, but could not recognize him
Reardon was scared, hurried away from the
place and ran down the railroad. Near Nc
Carthys breaker he was overtaken by a man
who had National Guard rife. The man
said Amour had requested him to 60 with
him to protect the oompany's property. Man
was excited and said he did not shoot Said
he lived in Girardville.
District Attorney Ryan has began search
in and about Shenandoah for witnesses
Last night he called upon Amour, but the
latter's condition was such the doctors said
an examination might have bad effect
before leaving the town Mr.. Ryan subpoenaed
David Williams, of Jardin street. to appear
as witness before the Coroners Jury to. o.day.
Williams accompanied Amour on the trip to
Gilberton.