New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-08-01
THE STRIKE MORE SERIOUS.
AN OUTBREAK FEARED AT THE DE
ARMITT MINES
MARCHING STRIKERS FORCED TO TURN BACK BY
ARMED DEPUTIEs--THE STATE OF SIEGE
CoNTINUED-MANY OPERATORS HOPE

ARMED DEPUTIES STATE OF SIEGE
CoNTINUED-MANY OPERATORS HOPE
THE MEN WILL. WIN
Pittsburg. July g.-There has been a change in
the state of the siege at the De Armitt mines. and
clash between the strikers and deputy-sherfs
seems imminent The mines at Oak Hi and
, Sandy Creek being operated by a few men.
Most Of the Oak Xii miners live at Turtle Creek.
and the demonstrations Of the strikers camping In
the Gospel tent have intimdated them. AT Sandy
Creek about 20 per cent Of the miners working.
but at the Plum Creek mine, which Is now the OBJ
ject Of much concern the part Of the Sheriff
and De Armitt, all the men working. All the
men spoken to said they had sympathy with
the strikers. and that they would not leave the
mine unless they were driven out Most OF the
men are armed, and declare they will not be IN
tmidated.
large number Of men entered the mines at
Plum Creek before the marchers arrived. This
being the last day Of the month. It the end
Of pay period, and the went into the mines
two hours earlier that they could swell their
account by big days work. The marchers APP
preached the mine by the Monroeville road. The
mine property adjoins the Centre schoolhouse. in
Plum Township. and the dividing line between
the two properties the marchers by
deputy-sherf who told them they could not 20
any further the Monroevlle road. The leaders
of the strikers pushed him aside and marched on.
Twenty thirty other deputies hurried to the
within twenty yards of the trestie The men were
indignant, and for moment It looked though
there would be serious trouble. At this junctrre
Superintendent De Armitt arrived on the scene
and told the strikers that his had already
entered the mines. and that battle with the
deputy would be foolish action, for 1t
would surely result in large numbers being
rested. and would be the worst thing they could
do for the strike The strikers then withdrew.
ARMED DEPUTIES ON GUARD
The strikers then went into camp behind the
schoolhouse. but they continued to make demon
strations about the mine and number Of stones
were thrown. The spectacle Of loaded cars coming
from the pit mouth agitated the strikers. and the
deputy-sherifs established new picket line. each
man holding a loaded revolver in his right hand
while force of fifty deputies was in the
office armed with rifles The strikers. worn out by
the marching. then settled down. Samuel DE Armitt
went among them and distributed pipes and to-
bacco These were enjoyed. and many Of the men
went TO sleep The OF the march TO Plum
Creek Mine reached Thomas De Armitt at Oak
HILL and finding that the telephone wire had been
cut he drove TO Plum Creek. but found ALL quiet and
his brother distributing the pipes and tobacco
During the excitement Of the morning. one OF
the deputies had fit and fell in convulsions. This
had much to do with quieting affairs. as the strikers
crowded around to assist him.
This afternoon the strikers announced their In
tenton of camping at the Centre schoolhouse and
remaining there until Monday in order to see that
the miners do not go back TO work
District President Dolan Of the Mine WORKERS
arrived in Pittsburg from the camp at De Armitts
mines at 7 o'clock this morning to attend to some
business and at 10 O'Clock returned to the mines
He is elated the success OF the movement 10
bring out the men Of the New-York and CieVeIaho
Gas Coal Company. and says the result exceeds Ms
brightest anticipations The march was made on
the Plum Creek mines. he sale, at an carry hou''
and With few exceptions the dggers refused 10
work This mine was neglected yesterday as Inc
strikers devoted all their energies to the SANDY
and Turtle Creek mines. "The Sandy Creek mine
Is as silent as the grave" said Mr.. Dolan. and
Yesterday but eleven men were a. work IN the
mines at Turtle Creek. I have just come from
visit TO the mines. and can state positively that
not than fifty men are at WORK IN all 'ne
New-York and Cleveland Gas Coal Company
mines There will not be man at work on Mon
day. We are greatly encouraged over our success
and the prospects Of winning the big strike are
brighter than at any time since 1t was inaugurated
The close OF the fourth week Of the strike shows
more miners idle in the country q at any tlme
In the history Of the coal industry
The strikers declare that no attehtion VIII be
paid to Sheriff Lowrys proclamation that they
will remain where they are. and will. II necessary
assemble thousands Of men of all trades who are
in sympathy with the striking miners and keep
and Cleveland Gas Coal Company is forced by
shame to lay down his pick and Join the RANKS OF
peculiar appearance. and reminds one Of the camps
Ra Coxeys pfbher beqe E wnf
class OF men gathered about ro treating the min
ers kindly and great baskets of provisions are car
red there for them At all the meetings that have
such provisions as not donated are purchased.
Altogether. many Of the CAMPERS are faring Deter
OPERATORS IN SYMPATHY WITH THE MEN
A number Of coal operators who congregated at
tho hela expressed
themselves forcibly on the strike situation. They
were all in favor of the strikers. and say they
hope the miners will win. They were strong in
their denunciation of Sheriff Lowry for issuing the
York and Cleveland mines TO retire to their homes
0h9 Bn beay snf in WITH the in this
struggle thar have been IN any strike they ever
ton OF the sheriff an outrage. and do not
believe he force the miners 10 leave the ground1
they are occupying with the permission OF
the owners l do not think he has right to inter-
James W Shields who operates the big Csceola
mine is sending 1f provisions H 10 Do 'ae ae
as long AS the strike continues. He also condemns
the action Of the Sheriff and d says the and nai a
the jail making the expense 10 the county any r so
p"ae that he 81 action %'"d ana
The work on the uniformity agreement has been
iTiatg signatures on Monday Operators who discour
aged the movement are gradually coming into line.
natures can be obtained. When that is done the
strike easily be settled.
In the county courts to-day the preliminary in
functions against the strikers. restraining them
from interfering with the men AT the Bunola and
Castle Shannon mines were continued.
FIRST VIOLENCE IN WEST VIRGINIA.
Wheeling. w. Va. July Sl.-The first act OF vio-
lence since the mining strike began was committed
at 3 o'clock this morning when n small bridge on
the Wheeling and Lake Erie road, between the
mining settlements of Dionvale and Long Run.
fired. Employees OF the company saw the blaze
and
had been half-desroyed The road was blocked
this morning and opened later. The afair
caused much excitement throue Aout the valley and