The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-08-16

PfTTsBTEG. Aux. IA iea6sn sky and
/ aTfEt showers contributed 20 the fseAnS
or depression which existed az the miners
camps a. Turtle and Plum creeks to-day
TIE rEea hudcied togSther fer shelter IN
der the co.arnt ssary tents and. having
nothing else 10 do. pur n kns tine sInoa-
ing and discussing TIE strike IN ali Us
phases The spirit % asgressivsness
however. las largely de. oGs- The same
grim determination 70 stick IL out until
starvation brings defeat or victory = ap-
parent. but there are no propositions 70 at
tain their end by force or go contrary 10
the sherirs oree.S. The mea all realize
tsaf iE opposing the law as represented oy
the sheriff and his deputies they would
have about the same success as IN huttins
their heads against a stone wall They
have no particular love for the deputies.
although there is an absence Of that caus-
ne repartee between the factions that has
characterized former strikes.
There was no marching this morning.
There has been the usual Sunday custom
al all the camps, but even II il had been
otherwise the strict orders OF all strike
leaders TO wait quietly until after Monday
/ would have prevented them. Sunday has
usually been used by the men 10 DO Eis-
sionAry work among the working miners
None OF them attempted 10 see any work
men. however, and kept severely away
10 Westmoreland county VIII begin as
soon as the injunction is settled in court.
Much anxiety n expressed as to the out
cone. The men stake everything on their
ability to show their right 10 assemble
and march on the public road.
PiTTSBURG. Aug. i5.--The meeting Of
| the union labor league tonight, contrary
10 expectations. took no action regarding
the miners strike. Samuel Gompers and
others made addresses. in which the
worknsn Of the country were heartily
thanked for the interest they have taken
in the strike but no resolutions concern
ing the matter were offered. The league
decided TO cooperate with the New York
garment cutters association IN its en-
deavor 10 have union Labels placed on all
garments and shoes offered for sale in the
city.
This afternoon there was large mass
meeting al Plum Greek. About loco strik-
ers and 90 miners from the Plum Creek
mine Were present. Speeches were made
by President Ratchford Samuel Gompers.
James r. Sovereign and the local leaders.
The meeting was orderly and there was
no interference from the deputies. There
is a possibility OF the customary march
taking place in the early morning In spite
OF the strict orders issued by President
Dolan against such course. Some OF the
men are fretting under the restraint and
Captain Belingham. who is in charge OF
the company, said tonight that he had not
decided whether TO allow the march or
not The deputies are on the alert and
say they will arrest any who participate.
Evictions from company houses have be-
gun. One family has already been evict-
ed and their household goods are on the
roadside near Center. II is probable
other evictions will take place tomorrow.
The siege mt COneen.
MOUNT OLIVE, H., Aug. l5.-Interest
| in the strike situation has conferred here
today. All day long preparations have
| been made to renew the siege at Coffeen.
Farm teams and wagons have been hired
and instead of tramping the miners Will
| ride and make use of the wagons Tor beds.
About ten large loads Of provisions left
here this evening. Gen. Bradley is sl1ii
in the camp with seventy-five men sut by
sunrise tomorrow 1t Is estimated that
1000 men will reinforce the camp.
Citizens Of this place who have been
held up BY the Coffeen authorities and
not allowed TO enter that town have en-
! ployed attorneys TO bring suits for dam
ages. The litigation TO follow promises TO
be as interesting Is the strike Itself About
| fifty women. wives OF the miners from this
| and surrounding towns, are making ar
rangen.ntS TO go TO camp tomorrow. Their
| object will be to influence the wives Of the
| miners to prevail on their husbands TO join
/ In the demand for the scale of wages and
| to join the suspension. Thirteen wagons
| loaded with men left Stanton tonight for
Coneen. Some are accompanied by their
wives. They declare that they have not
| given up meeting the Cofeen miners, but
viii stay with men If it takes all summer.
Vigorous Opposition Develops.
WHEELING. ". v. Aug l5.--The be-
| ginning of another week OF the coal strike
| in the Wheeling and Ohio districts shows "a
| a muddled situation. A vigorous opposi-
| ton to the course OF the United Mine
| Workers in closing down the mines that
/ supply coal for the several iron manufac-
| turing plants has developed among the
workingmen themselves, many asserting
that a big mistake has been made The
| situation at the Laughiin mill mine across
the river has been Strengthened on; by the
declInation Of the miners 10 work as long
as the campers are In the vicinity. The
| Laug1iln and other plants are now getting
coal from Paramount Monday a mass
| meeting IS to be held in Bellaire. which
! VIII be addressed by Secretary Lewis and
etller leaders. It's purpose Is 10 force the
/ uethevlagton steamboat mine to suspend
| Ii is said tonight that 80 strikers viii
| march up the river 10 the Short creek
| Hines aud force out the small number OF
| men AZ work there.
More Iniunctions Granted.
| CINCINNATI. Aug. 15-The CONNER
| ciai Iriaanes special from Parhersburg.
". va, says:
| Immediately upon Judge Jacksons re-
| turn from his vacation last nigh, he
| opened court and heard applications for
| i15uncts0us III SIX cases against Frcd
| Di;cher 81 al, leaders Of the miners strike
/ IL Fayette country. The plaintiffs In the
/ case we're SIX coal and coke companies an
I g F&yette county. IN each case an In
/ Junction was granted. The hearing OF all
/ the cases for a permanent injunction 20
I take place a. Charleston on November 10
/ \ r27s!oo % dissolve the temporary in5anC-
/ ton VIII oe heard IN ths same city or Sep
| ienheF should ne defendants so elect.
| The order IS in every respec. Identical
| with the ore Issued upon the application
| or James Sloan. st., enc az Inc principal
| stockholders OF re Mouagh Company
/ against De5s and The strike lead - In the
/ Fatraont region on July = and Il IN ev-
cry wy prohibits the def n1ants from
/ trescassins upon the prop nv o. each
I ire plaintiffs or Interfering ia any way
1 win ,heir properly. business o. mines
| either by trsspsss!rg ar efforts % induce
! Ire men % quii work. The order IS Il
/ lengthy document covering every material
( poiHs asked far ay tae plaintiffs as f1l'y IS
{ w4s Gone - tae S.oa0 case.