The record-union., 1894-05-26
snecial to the RFcoRD-Ux1ox.

Special to the RRCoRD-UNIoN.
CRIPPLE CREEK, May 25.-Seven men
were killed, with strong probability
that the number of dead viii be increased
when all is known, is the record OF the
first day of the trouble here, although the
real fighting has not yet begun, as the
deputies are waiting reinforcements be-
fore beginning active operations.
AT 10 O'Clock this morning eleven men
started work in the Strong mine, on Bat
tie Mountain. Shortly afterward large
party of strikers blew up the shatthouse
with powder, causing a loss of $4,000.
and then dropped 100 pounds OF giant
powder down the shaft. which was also
exploded, killing all the inmates.
Not more than 800 yards from the
Strong shafthouse sixteen men, who
had been engaged to 60 to work in the
independence mine, were surrounded in
their bunkhouse, and after a long
parley agreed To surrender. Each one
was armed with rifle and brace of re-
Volvers, the arms now being III the pos
session Of the strikers.
1t is rumored that the strikers at
tackled the Anna Lee mine, Overpowering
the guards, after which they blew up the
shaIthouse, but the rumor has not been
verified.
When the deputies are finally massed,
and the two forces come together, most
desperate battle will doubtless be fought.
The situation at 8 o'clock tonight is
one of most painful anxiety. Not few
believe the town will be a smoldering
mass by another sunset, if the strikers be
not restrained.
At Victor, six miles away, where fully
1000 people reside, reign of terror eX-
lists. Within half mile of the corpora
ton limits of the town, all day long fully
800 union miners armed with rifles have
paraded up and down the side fill. Oc-
casionalIy a detour into the village would
be made, and people whom the miners
thought 10 be objectionable were ordered
TO leave the place. The guards from
Denver, upon arrival at Victor, went
into camp on a neighboring hill. The
strikers threw out a picket line entirely
surrounding them, but at distance that
guarantees safety from the deputies
rifles.
1t is said the strikers have planted
under their breastworks on Bull Hill a
quantity of dynamite, with the intention
of blowing it up If it should be taken and
occupied by the deputies.
One OF the largest mine owners in Col
Orado Springs is authority for the state
ment that the mine-owners have planted
rifle cannon on hill commanding the
breastworks, and that it will be used 10
dislodge the strikers from that position.
WAITE IN SYMPATHY WITH RIOTERS.
All sorts of rumors concerning the do
ings at the Strong mine are afloat to- night
One is To the effect that the workmen
were not killed, having been warned Oft
by masked strikers.
All telephone communication has been
lvnl nd ic tn.,ra Eo f1lr I,
wires will go next.
The deputies from Denver have with
drawn to less exposed position, where
they Will await reiniorcements.
The strikers from their stronghold on
Bull Hill can view the country for miles
aud all passes are guarded by them.
Every stranger is intercepted, and not
allowed toward the town unless salts
factory explanation OF his business is
given. No one is permitted to get near
enough the seat OF war to be in danger
and the streets of Cripple Greek and Vic
tor, as well as the passes, are patrolled by
miners carrying Winchesters and revolv-
ers. The capture and dlsarming OF depu-
ties, numbering eighteen, was accom-
plished by women, and ever since the
occurrence two of the women have been
holding high court in saloon, where the
strikers heap congratulations upon them.
Two wagons loaded with powder and
cartridges for one OF the mines was cap
tured by the strikers and their contents
confiscated.
sam Mcdonald, Superintendent of the
Strong, Anna Lee and Gold King mines,
and Charles Robinson, foremen of the
Strong, are missing, which gives cred
euce 10 the story Of the slaughter. Ii the
men were in certain portions Of the mine
the concussion may not have killed them
Sam Strong, owner of the mine, is given
as authority for the statement that eleven
men were Killed.
1t is raining furiously, and a further
move tonight is not looked for.
Deputies have been coming in quietly
all day, and it is thought an unexpected
move is anticipated.
1t is stated on good authority that Gov
ernor Waite is in sympathy with the
strikers, and that he will tomorrow issue
a proclamation against the deputies and
call out the militia to attack and disarm
them.
MINERS REPULSED.
CExTRALIA Ill.l. May 25.-Fifty Du-
ouoin miners at o'clock this morning
crept steaithily to the Centralia mines.
The first known of their approach was "a
fusiIlade of bullets against the mine COM
pany's office.
Fortunately the guards were a short
distance away and they returned the fire
and the assailants fed.
So far as is known no one was hurt. At
o'clock troops arrived and the town
was put under military guard.
The news reached here from Duquoin
that five hundred more strikers are en-
deavoring to steal train to come here.
At Breeze the strikers are preparing 10
march.
MoBs DISPERSED BY RAIN.
CoNNELLsvILLE (Pa.), May 25.-The
cold rain last night dispersed several
mobs and averted bloodshed. The first
mob formed near PennsvilIe and marched
TO Mayer oYer.the muddy roads, preceded
by bands.
When the strikers arrived within a
quarter OF mile of the plant they were
met by q delegation who told them that
seventy-flve men were guarding the
plants, and that two Gatling guns were
ready for action.
The strikers turned toward Summit.
but became exhausted, and after many
had fallen by the wayside the mob dis
persed.
Another mob of 1000 men marched to
Jimtown TO make an attack at day break.
but the wind and rain so benumbed them
that they sought shelter.
At Dunbar a large mob also assembled
but dispersed as soon as they learned that
the company had secured an iniunction
The operators claim heavy gains at ali
the plants to-day.
DEPUTIES ExoNERATED,
UNIoNTowN pa, May 25-At Wash
ington Run plants, where the battle oe-
CURED yesterday, all is quiet to-day. The
workmen there have struck. The night
was one of terror, owing to the report