The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-08-02
DeArmitt PrOcureS the Arrest
of President DOlan.
The Latter Says Operators De-
sire to Provoke an Outbreak.
DOLAN GIVES BAIL.
And Immediately RejOins the
Army of Strikers.
Thousands in Attendance at TO-
DAYS Meeting.

17ittsburg. Pa, Aug. 2.-The battle of
fba striking miners to induce De Ar
ynitt's men to come out was waged last
night and early this morning apparent
" with no further gains over last Week
The marchers at a. M, in the Vlclnlty
of the Turtle Creek mine numbered l.
BOO This is by actual count OF pooy
of 1,O26 men and a careful estimate OIL
smaller bodies of men. If reports re-
ceived by the leaders are true and there
is no reason to doubt them, there Will
be :. 500 men on the ground by 2 p. m.
to try to shame De Armitt's men TO
come out. Other bodies of men are ar
irving every few minutes with brass
bands and enthusiasm. This means
long fight if the leaders are able to con-
tinue the good order among the men.
So far during the marching not strlk-
er has shown any sign of the use of
liquor.
President Dolan who was arrested
early this morning on charge of riot
and unlawful assemblage gave bail for
a hearing on Wednesday and again
Joined the strikers
Speaking of his arrest, Mr.. Dolan
commented bitterly on the action of
Superintendent De Armitt. He accuses
the operators of trying to incite riot by
causing an arrest at such time and
place. He claims he was not disturbing
any one and that his arrest was made
without cause. He thinks the arrest
however, will help the cause of the
strike.
The detachments sent to Plum Creek
miners this morning found that De Ar
mitt had stolen another march on them.
II was the intention to hold meeting
at the Bethlehem school house and in
Vite the Plum Creek miners there to
attend. When the marcherS reached
the place, they found that a fence had
been erected around the school property
and notices posted that no trespassing
would be allowed.
This move engendered considera BILE
i'll feeling as the school house grounds
were the only public place in the vicin-
be held The leaders of the marchers
said they would not disobey the notices,
and the men marched back to McCrea's
scho l house.
None of the district officials was pres
ent when the big meeting at McCrea's
school. house was called to- order
NJ. j. Counahan, William Carney and
Mrs. T. G.. Jones of Chicago.
Speeches were made in the italian
and Hungarian languages by interpre-
ters. Between 5000 and 5000 miners
were present The greatest enthusiasm
was manifested but there was no dis
order The speakers all cautioned the
strikers against breaking the law. Pres
ident Dolan, who arrived later said that
out of 1000 miners employed in the
three mines but 50 were a work
Secretary Warner was in the city this
morning and sent out some provisions
to camp. He said he would not go into
court today to make application for an
injunction restraining Sheriff Lowry
from interfering with the marches, but
would place the matter before Judge
Sheafor as soon as he had time
Columbus, o., Aug. Flames Wood
vice president of ,the International
Cfgarmakers' union reported to day to
President Ratchford for assignment to
duty In the field in behalf of the miners
Contributions of money are coming
daily from trades unions.
Falrmount, w. Va, Aug 2.-One by
one additions are being made to the
sum of strikers inFairmount district l1n-
der the efforts OF Joseph w. Rea and
ore assistant Eleven hundred and
thlrty men are now among the strikers
While nearly three times that number
are still at work. 1t is thought that
this will not be the case a week hence.
ftea 5 work among the miners is prov
ing very successful
The secret of he+general strike how
ever, should there be one, is that the
operators are getting no contracts of
over ten days duration. The men saw
there is no permanent benefit for them
so they will join the strikers
Kansas City, Aug. "A Star spec
ial from Pittsburg, Kan, says:
Notices were posted today at the diff
ferent mines in this district calling for
n mass meeting of miners to be held
in this city tomorrow. The poWder
question. so cents per ton for mine run
IN every mine in the district, is also be-
A4lS ildASu L ne miners at w ear Coal
company shaft No. 5. it seems are in
quandary because of the fact that the
local agitators who caused the suspen-
sion of work Sunday have deserted
them. They are out today, however
and it is thought will not go back until
after tomOrrow's meeting.
Knoxville, Tenn, Aug. 2.-ReliabIe in
formation has been received from the
@ellco district where the mines have
been closed since May, and over 1850
are out on strike, that work will son
% resumed. The operators held a me t
ing last week and it is understood that
a satisfactory wage scale will be pro-
posed.
Washington. Ind, Aug. 2.-This morn
ing the miners started 20 wCrx a Ca
bic < Co.'S mine. They We're met hx
strlNers ho requested them not to re
tLln 10 work. The debate ended in a
Tree fight in which clubs ana fists play
ed part Gibson Lett. one of the men
who attempted to go to work, was badly
used ur. his scalp being laid open.
ClarE sOurg, w. Va, Aug There
are about so miners az WORK in, the
mines around Clarksburg today out CT
5e It is expected all the miners will
lay down their picks after this after
moons meeting.
Seeking Anarchist Berkman's Pardon