The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1894-05-09
AGAINST ~"BLACKLEGS"
Demonstration by 800 Striking
Miners at Brazil.
Report from Cleveland that the Big
Coal Strike Will Be Settled Next
Week-BrotherhoOd Affairs.
sneciaI 70 the Indianapolis journal.

Special 10 the Indianapolis Journal.
BRAZIL, Ind., May s-One of the most
exciting scenes during the strike occurred
here about 4 O'Clock this afternoon, when
two hundred miners, headed by a brass
band, marched through Main street en-
route to Nellie mine. owned by the Otter
Creek Coal Company, where 1t was re-
ported that Harry, Vern and Claud James,
three stalwart and determined brothers.
were at work. BY the time the strikers
reached the mine their number was aug
mented to over three hundred In close
pursuit followed Chief Of Police Louder
back and a relay of officers. When the
mine was reached a cool-headed miner
mounted a stump and appealed to his col
leagues to show no demonstrations OF vio-
lence, but to plead kindly with the work
men, who were termed '~blacklegs." 1t
was understood among the strikers that
the James boys were thoroughly armed,
and many of the miners carried heavy
canes. The mine is located just a short
distance southeast Of town, and the cheer
ing, playing OF music and general demon
stration brought a large crowd Of citizens
to the scene.
To prevent trouble several officers went
20 the bottom of the shaft and accom-
panied the boys TO the top, where they
- hAAACA
and asked to quit work. They boldly re-
fused. saying they needed employment
and would not Starve for the sake Of any
one when they could secure work. This
greatly incensed the crowd and n looked
for a while like a general melee would
occur, but the presence Of the blue coats
and their admonitions to keep cool pre-
vented trouble. The meeting Immediately
adjourned and the immense crowd of
miners filed in twos, headed by the band,
and kept closely at the heels of the
James boys, thus following them around
through the streets. causing no end of ex-
The miners are thoroughly or
ganized and hey are determined. They
declare they will use means to force the
James boys out and serious trouble is
anticipated. Even here in the midst of the
block coal belt coal is becoming scarce.
and much fear is expressed that there will
be a fuel panic. TIL miners numbering
over eight hundred met in this city last
night. and were addressed by Secretary
Kennedy, who greatly complimentei them
1or uniting with the United Mine Workers
Association, and assured them that their
victory was a certainty.
Death 10 Those Who Work.
CONNELLSVILLE. Pa, May 8.-The
Prick Coke Company is making a desper-
ate effort to start its works secretly as
was done during the great strike three
years ago. The company is collecting men
at all its works who are willing TO work
and will start one plant at a time. If this
Is unsuccessful new men Will be brought
int tn the reg region rlot and In in, that event there ere
Farm are becoming desperate and have
posted notices on all the company houses
warning the men 10 keep away. The no.
tees are headed by a skull and crossbones
with the following written underneath in
large red characters: "Death-All men
who go TO work at Hill Farm tomorrow,
prepare to meet your God"
Prediction of n Mine Operator.
CLEVELAND. May S.-An officer Of the
1T1.rfIl~, C-oI O-.~o%~--s -
has been travelling in the Ohio and Penn
sylvania fields for several days, said to-
day that the big conference which will be
held in this city next week will put an end
TO the strike whether an agreement Is
reached or not. 1.-THE proposition Of the
big operators,'' he said, who have offered
what the men have asked, namely. the
which averaged about 20 cents, will be ac-
cepted- Many of them have the assur-
aness of their men that they win go to
enCe. The moment any or the large mines
are put in operation the strike will be
broken"
omo Engineers.
ST. PAUL, Mimi. May s.-The national
convention of the Brotherhood of Locomo-
tive Engineers will meet in this city on
Thursday and already a number Of dele
gates are In the city. There are 52S dele
gates duQ nearly al Vii DC present III
grand officer TO be elected Is second as
sistant grand chief, to succeed Hayes,
who has been put IN charge of the brother
hoods insurance business. The other off,
GERS terms do not expire for two years.
Relations with the American Railway
Union. federation OF brotherhood men and
q reduction Of the size of the conventions
In the interest Of economy are the chief
matters TO be acted on by the convention.
The woman's auxiliary meets on Friday.
Forced to Quit Work.
LEHIGH, /. T.. May S.-williams Bros.
proprietors of the strip pit. broke their
promise 10 the striking miners and again
commenced digging coal yesterday morn
ing. The men were at work to-day under
q guard Of a dozen United States marShals,
when one thousand striking miners. headed
by about five hundred women and a brass
band and 80 men heavily armed, marched
down upon them Workmen and marshals,
seeing that II was impossible to cope with
this force, offered no resistance and the
coaiesa de. Where they Intend t to force rree i all
the strip pitters TO quit work.
VIII Not co Into Conference.
CHICAGO. May S.-Owners OF the north
ern Illinois coal mines have refused TO go
into the conference to be held for the pur-
pose OF arranging a basis of settlement for
the miners strike. The northern Illinois
owners claim that they are not interested
parties TO the matter In dispute. The trouble
originated between the owners OF the Ohio
and Pennsylvania mines and their men,
and they must settle their differences as
best they can.
Threats of Alabama Strikers.
BIRMINGHAM, Ala, May Sat Blue
creek mines to-day over one hundred ne
groes were put TO work without molesta-
ton. EvictiOns OF striking miners are in
progress. This has i~rritated the strikers
considerably and continued threats of vio-
Ience are being made. Threatening no.
tees bearing daggers. pistols. collins and
crossbones are being posted promiscuously.
Strike Declared OF.
CHICAGO. May S-A conference be-
tween the brick manufacturers and their
employees. held to-day. resulted in a settle
nlent and the strike was declared of. con-
c~esslOns being made by both sides. The
strike lasted about two months and sew
e-al times bloodshed was narrowly averted.
About FIVE hundred men were out.
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