The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1894-04-24
EXCITEMENT IN BUTTE.
Largely Due to tho Report That a
Great Northern Train Would
Start
Presumption Being IL Would 30
Protected by United States
Marshals.
Division Of CoHeY's Army -Iha Gey-
ernor Thore

Special 10 The lndepondenL
BUTTE. April 23.-Cooi heads among the
leaders prevented what threatened % be a
serious riot to-day and this city passed
through the most critical day OF its history
thus far without blood being she'd. There
was a double cause FOR ths trouble. Had
Coxsy's army bssn the only thing 30 dsll
with the excitsmsnt would not nave been
90 great. but the 81 ikers apprshended that
the militia and deputies which had been
called out we're likely 20 be used In taking
out Great Northern train. Hundreds Of
union men we're on hand 10 prevent this
and the presencs Of men about the dopots
and the streets added TO the conflict be-
tween the authorities and gangs OF men.
The militia we're under arms all day but
ala not leave tbs armory. IL is rumorsd
that some Of the men will not march against
the strikers. although ready 70 do what
they can 90 protect property against tho
Coxey army. The services Of the militia
we're not isqussted to-day.
One hundred Deputies appeared at the
Northern Pacific depot when the east bound
passenger train arrived this morning. 10
had been rumored that four companies Of
IekuihIn lNAAu AONA aA1hAAAa NDAAu hNNANh
on the train. but they did not Marshal
MsDermott and one hundred deputies g1t
into three eaboosss which we're attached 10
the train, and a start made for she trans.
fer. The Coxsy army did not interfere
wilh the train bot hootsd In dsrision AZ the
deputies, calling them blood sueksrs,"
"pimps." etc. Beyond the camp the three
cAboosss we're detached. tho train went on
and the deputies returned 20 the depot.
Orders had been received TO send out
Northern Pacinc freight train at one D. m.
No freight train has been sent on the
Northern Pacific since Fdday. There il
scarcely doubt that a conflict
would have followed this attempt 10
start this train. As the deputies were
about to board the train. counter orders
we're received not 10 send the train to-day.
Accordingly ths deputies were instructed
10 march up town 10 the marshars office.
in ths Owsisy block. A mob of several
hundred men surrounded them and hostsd
and yelled al them, calling them vile
namsa The Deputies made no reply and
marohed up town firmly like soldiers With
the crowd hootinR az them at every step.
No stones were thrown, fortunately, ae a
riot would have been pfecipitated. The
deputies marched 30 the marshsrs Office on
the top floor Of the Ovsley block. while
mob Of 1000 men gathered IN the street
outside yelling. making speeches and hufl-
ing abuse. wbsnevsr = deputy appeared ~ a
door, This was kept up for more than an
hour. when the crowd dispsrssl. The
militia were disbaudsd 81 i've o'clock. With
orders 10 report again a. eight O'Clock in
the morning
There a;s fumors that an attempt viii be
made 70 move a Great Northern train in tha
morning bui this Ia denied by the Great
Northern officials
Two meetings we're held here tonight.
Coxey's army psrsded the street and held
mass meeting In front OF the court house.
A mssting Of business men was held in city
ball TO devise ways and means Of getting
the army out Of town. They offered the
Northern Pacific 500 per car for box cars
10 take the men TO 81. Paul. sad = commit
tee was sent 10 wait on the Northern Pa
cife. The army was nearly out of pro-
visions. but another wagon load was oon-
tributed to-day.
The city and the county officials we're
served with notices by the Northern Pacific
to-day that they would be held responsible
/ Tor any oAmAkc 70 Noltuefu hoihc phoP-
erty here.
The Butts & Boston and the Parro. mines
closed down tonight This leaves the
Anaconda company the only one OF the
large companies now operating. aud this
company will be out Of feel IN a few days
more.
Gov. Richards arrived hsre tonight. Az
a meeting Of business men a letter was reAd
from j. W. Kendrick. stating the reasons
Why the army could not be transported.
lie said an army OF 1000 is being organized
in Seattle. and armies all along the line OF
the Nsrthsrn Pacific will have TO be taken
IL this one il. The road. by taking them.
would have 90 be responsible for any dam
ages done by the army in communities 10
passes through and would be liable 20 =
penalty OF 500 per man for each man de-
/ ltvsred In 81. Paul. lie could rsesde from
this position. which he had taken By advice
OF the receivers and counsel.
/ A oomunittes Of ten was appointed 30 help
/ the srmy In its movements.
/ A. the mass meeting speeches we're made
/ BY Henry Mueller. Lee Mantle. Ghas. H.
Warren. J. n. Quinn. WIN. Cunningham.
Maj. Camp aud Others. Moss Of the
speeches we're conservative and eounssllsd
moderation. Resolutions we're adopted
denoansing the action Of she Northern
Pacific in refusing 20 carry she army.
10 is reported a. mi1night that train IL
being made mp In the Northern Pacific
Iards 10 carry abe army.