The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-05-23
Special 10 THa TInss.

PoCAHoNTAs, Vs., May 90 The sit
uasion mere 'o-day remains practically
unchanged, as the four large operations.
viz; Grocer, Upland, Pulaski and Hous-
ton, on Elkhorn, which attempted TO re-.
sumo yesterday, have practically failed
their Intentions. Houston began work
with twenty-eight men and loaded ak
cars OF coal. The other operations made
total failure with the exception of
Pulaski which succeeded In loading
some coal that was mined prior to the
strike. The Houston mines began work
to-day with only twelve men, the others
remaining out. These mines OF course
Will win II there is any possible chance
10 40 so' but Che present outlook is
rather gloomy for them, as 1t is impos-
aiole to get men to 60 into them.
Lawless and Webb spent yesterday
watching these mines, and 1t Is under.
STOOD that the strikers are much elated
and encouraged at the turn affairs have
taken. Lawless changed his mind about
coming into Virginia to organize the
miners, as he was somewhat appre-
hensive OF his personal safety should he
attempt such thing. It's understood
that conference has been arranged
between him and the operators at Poca-
hontas. but whom 1t will take place can.
not be definitely determined.
There was nothing of an exciting
nature on the outposts last night. and
the ptokess were not molested Private
Fields, OF the Petersburg Greys, is con-
lined to his bed from the effect of the
stoning he received on Cemetery Hill
yesterday morning. He ia improving.
and will nrnho hi " ho htn
o day or two.
The negro arrested for stoning Bay
liss, OF the Richmond Blues, his been
dlecharged, as the authorities after q
careful investigation concluded he WAS
not the party The two who were sr.
rested for asssulting Fields are still de.
tanned In the guard house. IL Is under
stood that the evidence against them la
OF very damaging nature
Inc southwest mines are working
nearly seven hundred men to day. but
their output will not be SO great on ac-
count OF large number of regular men
laying of to work in the cleo ton which
takes place to- morrow. A great deal of
feeling Ia being manifested between the
two factions, and the board of trade re-
quessed Governor O'Ferrall to see that
citizens were not interfered with in
their election rights by the military.
The governor in response notified the
commanding officer, Major Simons, to
see that all men were allowed the priyi.
lege OF the town 40 long as orderly and
they did not approach in largo bodies.
The Richmond Blues were sent home
this morning and the troops from Ports.
mouth will take their places to-day.
The day passed off quietly here, and
nothing has happened Of an exciting
nature. The local election issues Gre.
ated great deal of feeling, and the
fight Is very bitter one. Tho strikers
Will generally support the Citizens
ticket with few exceptions. The
Richmond Blues left to day and their
places are taken by the Portsmouth
battalion, and b companies 100
strong. They are boarding at tho Inn.
The reRimental detail for to- morrow
is as follows. Officer OF the day, Cap
tain N. P. Perkins, of tho Roanoke Ma
chine Works Guards. Officer of the
guards. Lieutenant G. H. Bentley, of
the Roanoke Light Infantry The out.
post details have been strengthened
since tho assault was made on Private
Fields yesterday morning.
Tho output to-day was less than
ueual. owing to break in one of the
electrical machines.