The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1894-05-28
THREATENED VENGEANCE.
Strikers Say Sam Mcdonald VIII Die
Unless Miners Are Reiensed

CRIPPLE CREEK, Col, May 27-Town
Marshal Saron received word from the
strikers tonight that If the prisoners held
by the deputies were not released Sam Nc
Donald. manager of the Strong and Anna
Lee mines. would be killed. together with
the other prisoners held by them. They are
desirous Of exchanging prisoners The
delegation from Colorado Springs. consist
ing OF DIR. Slocum, president of Colorado
College; Mr.. c. G.. Collais president of the
trades assembly; Mr.. l.. W. Bates, presi-
dent, and Charles Geisster secretary of
the carpenters union; Mr.. d. II. Hogan of
the carpenters union, and Rev. T. Evans
Darlington, all of Colorado Springs came
TO this city this morning with the hope that
something might be done to settle the con-
troversy that has arisen in connection with
the strike. The men reached this city AT
8 o'clock and soon left for Altman for con-
ference with the miners. They were very
courteously received by President Calder
wood and other representatives of the
union. A conference was held, at which IL
stated that the delegation, entirely of
its own responsibility. had come in the in
terest of peace and arbitration of all diff
ferences. After a very satisfactory confer
ence all the miners in the vicinity congre-
gated about the building in which the meet
ing was held and DR.. Slocum addressed
them, stating the conditions on which ar
bitration could be brought about. He was
cordially received by the crowd and loudly
applauded. He was followed by Mr.. Car
rIngton, who further explained the reasons
which had brought the delegation, and then
Mr.. Collais addressed the audience. A
meeting of the miners union has been
called for 10 O'Clock tomorrow morning.
and there is every reason for thinking that
a committee will be appointed wnicn will
attempt to arbitrate and settle the whole
trouble. The principle of arbitration is one
OF the fundamental ideas of the union, anu
1t is believed that an understanding
can be reached. In the meantime there IS
to be a complete cessation of hostilities on
all sides. Prisoners are to be exchanged.
and il is earnestly hoped that this un-
fortunate affair will be settled. and a new
era of good feeling and prosperity brought
to the camp. superintendent Mcdonald
and two of his men are still held as host
ages at the fort on Bull Hill.
An attempt was made this afternoon by
Deputy Sheriff Len jackson, Mayor Lind
say and Secretary Frank Wolfe. OF the
ments with the authorities at Colorado
Springs TO have the men at that place re-
leased, The miners promised that If this
were done they would at once have Super
intendent McDonald and his men safely
conducted TO their homes. 1t has been inn
possible for the parties interested TO come
TO any definite understanding. but Mayor
Lindsay is in hopes that. the matter may
be arranged before morning. The idea of
arbitration was suggested yesterday by
President Slocum, OF the Colorado College,
to number OF mining men of Colorado
Springs. They were loath 20 listen to him
fc- time but after working with them
the entire day and up TO midnight they
finally consented that he might make an
effort to end the strike.
If the miners tomorrow accept the prop
osition they VIII appoint two men, the
mine owners two men and the four 10 Sc
lect fifth. In advance IL has been stated
that eight hours shall constitute a days
work, and all that will have TO be arbi-
trated is what shall be received therefor
A great strain has been lifted from the
community and a majority of the people
are convinced that the trouble is ended