The record-union., 1894-04-26
Deputy MarshaIs Attack a Coxey-
ite Train in Montana.
MANY SHOTS FIRED. THOUGH NO
ONE WAS KILLED
The Tourists Capture Fresh Engine
and Continue Their Journey East,
Claiming the Right of way-Further
Trouble Expected With United
States Troops When the Industrials
Reach Fort Keogh.
Special to the REooRD.UNroS.

TACOMA (WaSh.), April Zo.-A Specld1
to the Ledger FROM Allen G. Mason,
prominent citizen Of Tacoma, who was at
Billings yesterday morning, on the west
bound train, says: About l O'Clock this
morning the Coxey contingent from
Butte, 600 strong, wearing trl-color
badges, rolled into Billings on hiteen
freight cars, loaded on top and inside,
and with flags flying, followed closely by
train containing United States Marshais.
The westbound passenger train was laid
out thirteen hours, fearing TO run up
against them. and for safety went on a
sidetrack half mile below town, the
Coxey train apparently having its own
way. At Columbus the railroad officials
had obstructed the track last night. but
the Coxeyites removed the obstructlons,
pulled through and replaced them.
On arriving at Billings, Leader Buck
ingham, from the top of rear car, was
addressing the large crowd collected.
About fifteen Deputy Marshals marcheo
past under arms to capture the engine.
The crowd surged forward and around
the Marshals. while the Coxeyites, from
their train, "guyed'' the Marshals. warn
ing them to commit no violence. Inc
engineer, though under cover OF rifles,
refused to leave the cab, when bang, ten
or a dozen times, went the rifles. Ine
Coxevites charged and wrested most OF
the guns from the Marshals, who re-
treated under the protection OF their re-
volYers, firing occasionally.
xiii themr' Hang them!" shouted
the Coxeyites, who saw one OF their
crowd ON the top of the train with blood
streaming from wound IN the forehead.
Several deputies ran, followed by The
crowd. hurting stones and hitting several
OF the deputies, who were driven back to
the train, narrowly escaping violent
death.
The Coxeyites smashed the captured
rifles to pieces over the railroad rails.
The action of the Marshals in shooting
in the miscellaneous crowd was severely
condemned as foolhardy. One citizen
was shot through the lungs, but will re-
cover. There were no fatalities. One
man was shot through the vest over the
heart, having narrow escape.
The Billings people furnished the Cox
eyites with an abundant supply Of pro-
visions, and after speeches by the leaders,
Cunningham and Hogan, .denounclng the
deputies as murderers, they violently
captured a fresh engine and pulled out
for the East, claiming the right of way.
There was live rooster on the engine
and a score of flags were flying. They
expect trouble with the United States
troops at Fort Keogh. There is no
drunkenness. The Deputy Marshals re-
manned at Billings. 1t is wonder that
many were not killed.
The Northern Pacific officials were ad-
yised of the situation and ordered that no
attempt be made to stop the train at Co
lumbus. General Manager kendrick of
the Northern Pacific conferred with Col
onel Swain, commanding this depart
ment of the United States army, and it
was decided TO attempt to stop the train
and seize the men at "ort keogh, near
Miles City, and troops have been ordered
to seize the train on its arrival there.
The garrison at Fort Keogh consists of
500 men with Calling battery, and Col
onel Page will execute his orders. The
probability is that the army will be re-
turned to Butte under military escort.
At IL o'clock the Butte contingent of
Coxey's army was thirty miles from Fort
Keogh and indications now are that they
will meet with very warm reception at
Fort Keogh, providing they make any
resistance. Colonel Page, in command,
has issued strict orders to have every
man at his post; and even the Indian
company was prepared to take an active
part. The impression here Is that an at
tempt will be made to pass Fort keogh
mel Page, with the assistance of the rail
road officials, are prepared for this, and
say the Coxeyites will never pass Fort
Keogh.
THE ARMY CAPTURED.
ST. PAUL, April 26.-Dispatches re-
ceived here early this Thursday morn
ing state that the Butte contingent OF
Coxey's army was captured at EOrsythe,
Mont, at 1880 o'clock Wednesday night.
fl,<o,N ,%4,,
to arrest very quietly. The successful
termination of the affair was due to a
very clever maneuver on the part of Col
onel Page, who, on learning that the In
dustrjal train was delayed by the lack o
water, secured a special train and took
them by surprise.
TACOMA AND SEATTLE ARMIES.
TACOMA (NNash.), April 25.-Consider-
able apprehension existed here to-day il
regard to the Industrial Army move
ment. 1t was feared that the armies o
Tacoma and Seattle, which will center al
Meeker junction in a few days, would
seize a train and start East. The prompt
action on the part of the Federal authori-
ties is doing much to dispel these fears
About fifty Deputy Marshals were sworr
into-day. in compliance with orders from
the Circuit Court. Fourteen were sent tc
Meeker junction and the rest placed
about the depot yards. SuperlnIenden
Dickinson of the Northern Pacific says
the company will transport none of the
army. The Federal authorities announce
that they can secure force enough to pre-
vent any stolen train getting out OF the
State, if one is stolen.
The Industrial Army. about 600 strong,
started on a march to Washington to-
night on foot.
PoRTLAND'S CONTINGENT.
PORTLAND, April 25.-Portland's In
camped at Troutdale village. on the
Union Pacific, eighteen miles east of this
city. They started out early this morn
inc from this city with the evident inten-
ton OF capturing an early morning L nior
Pacific mixed train. but they were foileo
in this by the company. The train usu-
ally carries large number offreight cars
and long before the train started the
army began climbing into the box cars
but the engineers quietly switched off the
passenger coaches. leaving the Industri-
ais in the yard. The regular overland
Union Pacific train went out to-nigh
carving a dozen Deputy United State:
Marshals. who will endeavor 10 keep the
Industrials from interfering with the
train at Troutviile.
TR UTDALE lOr.), April 25.-Portland's
Industrial Army arrived shortly before
o'clock this evening, sorry lot. drencheC
to the skin by heavy rain. The Unior
Meat Company furnished meat, and tht
merchants contributed flour and potatoes
for this evenings meal. Most of the army
chartered in an old livery stable and tht
remainder sought shelter in vaean
house. The men are quiet and orderly
ond have made no calculations SO far K