The herald., 1893-06-10
STRIKERS COME TO GRIEF
War Begun on the Chicago
Drainage Canal.
Deputy Sheriffs and Armed
MObs in Collision.
Copius Bloodshed as the Result of
the Battle.
Several OF the Strikers Killed and
Others MortalIy Wounded-The
Militia Ordered Out by
Governor Altge1d.
By the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
LEMoNr, ILL.,, June 9.-Deputy sheriffs
with Winchester rifles and armed mobs
of strikers met at Lemont today. The
first week of the strike in the quarries
and on the drainage canal closed with
copious shedding of blood. The conflict
came this afternoon, and as the result OF
a volley of shots one man was killed out
right, two died since, two others are re-
ported missing, said to have fallen into
the ecanal after receiving mortal wounds,
and IA others were wounded, three
fatally. Following is aalist of the killed:
One unknown man shot through the
head two unknown men whose bodies
fell into the canal.
The wounded are Anton Velesviruki,
Thomas Moorski (since died), Mike Ber-
ger (since died), Antoine Kola, George
Kiskia, Mike Michelab, Frank Peski,
Laurance Lavendrowski, Ludwig Cru
ger, John Zovottruski, Mike Lolaski,
John Peterson and five men, names un-
known. A. boy named Johnny Kluga
was shot in the groin and cannot re-
cover.
Early this morning mon began to
gather in the streets to discuss the sit
uation. As the morning wore on the
crowds increased. At 10 O'Clock they
formed a procession and began to march.
About half mile out of town, at Smith
& Jackson's camp, the men took the tow
path along the canal and marched by
twos. Along this route they were
shielded from view by the trees. 1t was
the intention Of the strikers on arriving
at the different camps to drive out the
workmen as they had done last week.
The men in the camps, however, had
| fortified themselves and had arms and
ammunition.
When the conflicting factions were
about $50 yards apart firing suddenly
began. Reports vary as to which side
fred first, but there ia no question that
| the strikers were badly worsted. When
| those not killed or wounded took to
| fight they were in the widest confu-
rtY1nu s.sJess EaasSas EaasSas ta ashickets fHey car
ried many of the wounded with them.
but others were left.
One of the leaders among the rioters
was LETT lying where he fell, with a
bullet hole in his temple. It is said bv
some that he was not striker, but q
section hand on the Santa Fe railroad.
u
has not been identified.
The strikers continued to bring the
wounded into Lemont until long after
nightfall, and it is not believed the list
of dead and wounded is yet complete bv
several names. At the camp where the
battle took place armed guards are to.
night patrolling the boundary lines.
Contractor Jackson said ''We had be.
come tired of the strikers ANNOYING our
men. Thursday when the strikers yis-
tied us they were told their methods
would no longer be tolerated, We
showed them go men armed with
Winchesters and revolvers, as an earnest
of our intention to take care of our
business. This had some effect on them
at the time, and they returned without
making the hostile demonstration thew
had intended. This morning, however.
they determined on another attempt
and came down for trouble with the
result You know"
Feeling in Lemont tonight is that the
DAVIS work is death to the strike. but
many expect more trouble. The strik-
ers do not talk of revenge. They denv
that they were armed, though the camp
men say the strikers fred first. Thirty
Of the strikers were arrested by deputy
sheriffs and sent to Joliet.
SPRINGFIELD. ILL.,, June Ex-Governor
Altgeld, having been advised by the
sheriffs of Cook and Will counties as to
the situation at Lemont, and the impos-
sibility of securing sufficient posse of
deputies, at midnight ordered out the
First and Second regiments of state
troops. They began assembling shortly
after, and as soon as possible will pro-
ceed to the scene of the disturbance.
CHICAGO, June 9.-At late hour to- |
night the officers of the Second regiment
are hurrying around gathering up men
for as early start as possible for Le-
mont. The regiment will muster near
1900 men.