Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-07-21
RIOT AT THE MINES
The Kansas Coal Trouble Re-
suits in Blooshed.
WORKERS ATTACHED BY STRIKERS

One Hundred Lcaden Compliments Ex-
changed and Four Persons Wounded, One
Woman-Thc Workers Routed and
Chased by the Nob-GallaCher Makes
Another Sta.emcnt in the Dempsey Case
and shows Himself a Versatile Perjurer
Criminal Record.
WIEE CITY. Kan, July 2l.-The expected
crisis has come in the Kansas miners
strike. Miners who were willing to work
quietly and peaceahly have been attacked
by the strikers and blood has been shed.
The feeling which has been growing more
and more bitter for several days has cul-
minated in 2 fierce battle at Clements pit,
one nile south Of this city Al the fore
noon there We're mUttcriagS of the an
preaching storm and the feeling was uni
versal that serious trouble was at hand.
just before noon a band OF 800 of the
strikers. headed by i00 women, which had
been marching to the various strip pits
reached Clements pit and "a committee
tried % persuade the miners working
there 20 quit.
EattIe with Firearms Takes Place.
This they refused to do, and when toe
committee reported the entire body of
marchers moved on to the works to force
the men out. The strip men were ready
for them, and when they had passed the
tre-pass line they were firel upon, and
genera! battle eusueG, in which Wtnches-
tiers, pistols, and clubs were used sOver 100
shots were Fl ed, and it is nothing short of
miracle at mob dy was killed One
man was jured ia the forehead, another
in the leg, a boy was : t in the foot, and
one of the women got ball through her
arm. None OF tue injuries Is fatal, and it
is believed that none oi them is dangerous
A number on both sides were badly beaten
up with clubs and club'ed guns.
Men willing to Work Routed.
As a result Of the battle the men in the
strip pit were routed by the strikers and
were forced TO fee for their lives. pursued
by the bowling mob, which would have
lynched them had they been caught.
There is an enclosure around the pit
which was broken into by the strikers.
The owner OF the strip, Clements, his son
and man named Big Dick Reed are said
to be the ones who did the shooting and
they have given themselves up and were
run ont of the county for safe keeping.
Further Trouble Looked For.
The excitement was intense after the
shooting and it was feared that matters
would become worse, but ii prominent
striker, George r. Fulton, made the crowd
speech in which he advised them to keep
cool and counseled peace. 1t is rumored
that a quantity of firearms has been re-
ceived here. The excitement is still at fe
yer heat and there is every probility that
further demonstration will be made
A telegram was received at the miners
headquarters at Pittsburg stating that
Assistant Attorney General Clark will ar
rive in Pittsburg to afford the Mines all
the legal protection to which they may be
entitled The miners at that vicinity are
in q state of intense excitement over the
wounding of four of their number at this
place. Many express the opinion that this
is but starter, and will result in more
bloodshed That they are more wrought
up now than at any TIM during the strike
is certain and there is no telling W hat the
end will be-
Warrants for Walters Arrest.
The sheriff of Crawford county has fifty
deputies scattered at the various mines
and will appoint 100 more if necessary.
He says he is able to preserve the peace
and will prevent rot and that the state
militia power will not be needed Two
warrants have been sworn out for the ar
rest Of Walter fOr trespassing on the
premises Of the mine owners, but learning
of it ne Immediately left town. Walter is
the leader Of the strikers.
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