The record-union., 1894-07-10
spectal to the REcoaD-UN1ox.

Special to the REcoaD-UNIoN.
ScoTrDALE pa. July 9.-Scottdale is
the scene of the widest excitement to-
night A regular pitched battle was
fought between the coke workers and the
town authorities, and one negro is fatally
shot and will die before morning.
This afternoon the negroes came into
town and made for the Pennsylvania
coke plant, where they attacked with
stones and clubs six Huns who were
found near the plant. A rush was then
made for Scottdale, the maddened negroes
entering town, each armed with clubs
and revolvers. A fight was soon raised
between the negroes and police authori-
ties. The colored men became frantic,
and in few seconds resolved themselves
into a mob and commenced shooting.
The officers called upon the citizens for
help, and a rush was made for them,
when they all took to their heels and ran
out of town. They were followed by 800
or 400 citizens, who gave them close pur-
suit in the face OF vOlley alter volley of
shots from revolvers in the hands OF the
negroes. When 700 yards out of town
one negro fell, shot in the head, while the
others made their escape.
Word has been received from the plant
that the negroes are arming themselves
with Winchesters, and will return to
town to rescue their comrades taken in
charge by the police. The citizens are IN
a fever of excitement. The Sons OF
Veterans headquarters have been looted
of the guns, and every firearm found has
been brought into requisition. Tne iron
workers in the mill are in sympathy with
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swear vengeance against the negroes If
they return. The streets are now filled
with bowling and angry crowd, and
The peace Of the town is threatened.
TWO STORES LOOTED.
LADD IlL), July 9.-Two stores were
looted at this place this afternoon by a
mob of 400 foreigners. The city is being
guarded tonight by fifty Deputy Sheriffs.
The national banks have removed their
valuables from the city, and many busi-
ness houses have been closed temporarily.
Reports from the surrounding districts
are to the effect that anarchists of Peru,
La Sale and other aowns are moving to-
ward Spring Valley for midnight at
tack on the place. The town is now
guarded by two militia companies and
twelve deputies. One hundred deputies
from Princeton have been sent to Spring
Valley, and they will arrive during the
night. Hall the population of Bureau
County is remaining up tonight in the
various towns receiving the latest reports
from the seat of the trouble.
The greatest apprehension is felt for the
safety of the men who have gone forward.
Ninety deputies are on guard at Seaton-
vile tonight Everything there is quiet,
as it is thought large part of the men
have left for Spring Valley. Home
guards are being organized in a dozen
different points in this vicinity. The
citizens are in great state of excitement.
At Tskiiwa, two companies have been
organized. Other towns have been or
gaDized.
All last night and to-day scouts on
horseback have been out from each town
on the public highways watching all
means of approach to the varions towns.
The rioters have cut the telephone and
telegraph wires to such an extent that it
is difficult to get news through from the
mining points.