Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-08-18
Special to the Register.
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are miners, and the others laborers ana
drivers. in and out of the mines. To
aav there were 122 men altogether at
work in the mines. All Of these did
not 20 to work in the morning, some
Of them returning to the mine at noon.
This is a small gain for the strikers
but shows a weakness among the Mon
tana men.
Camp O'Conneu. three-quarters OF a
miles from the Montana mines, had
$50 men to-day, though they did not
count up so strong at supper time,many
OF them having gone home TO get sup
per. and prepare for the night in camp
After dark, quite a number came to the
camp. who were evidently afraid to
come in day time. The men slept on
the bare ground last night, but tonight
thev have six tents, and most Of them
are crowded into them. For supper to-
night they had bread and coffee, with
out sugar or milk. There were no din
ing tools, and tin cups for the coffee
we're the only implements. The bread
was broken in chunks, and the diners
walked about munching and drinking.
They ate with relish, however, and
seemed satisfied with the meal.
Camp O'Connell was to have been
moved tonight to New England, but
it was decided to remain at Montana
till tomorrow night in hope Of closing
the mine entirely. Tomorrow night
it will be moved to West Fairmont, a
point where the strikers appear to have
more sympathy than at any Of the 9th
er Watson mines.
The strike leaders have not heard of
Zhew Interpretation placed upon the
kljunctions by Judge Jackson, and when
hev begin their march tomorrow
light. they will probably be surprised.
ernor Fleming came home from
rlrersburg late last night, after
10 consultation with judge Jackson.
h,-ouqht with him orders to the
n,,tv naarshals that they should con-
er marching from place 10 place on
3 public roads. an infringement OF the
Function order. the Judge holding
lhat II is a form of intimidation. II is
nor believed that the new phase OF the
Injunction will be taken advantage or
nv the operators. unless there is a
march of quite large number Of men,
such as the removal of the camp would
be-
To-day the injunction was served on
six Of the strikers at the Montana
a1'lunSRS. L. Watson one Of the propri-
kcting the deputy marshals.
- from among the crowd OF
Rs he desired the injunc-
ne deputies seem to be
pl Of the operators and
ding without instruC-
fr chief. the court, and
their own judgment and
to-day stated that he has
b a majority Of the men at
mont that they will join the
take their places among the
and campers as soon as they
that place.
Montana mines there are now
rooerty. OF these, four are dep
united States marshalS. and the
ainder regular and special deputy
riffs.
he guards and strikers are on good
ms. and mingle with each other about
company store, and on the railroad
cks. there being no apparent animoS-
the strikers looking upon the guards
enerally as friends Of theirs who are
hrning q few dollars while there is Op-
ortunity for it.
The organizers were greatly worried
-day because number of Italian and
hungarian strikers went from the camp
q Fairmont and got too much liquor
aboard. They assert that the operators /
are making it very easy for the strikers
TO get drunk. and that any coal miner
Scan get all he wants to drink without
having for il. The foreigners made no
Ntroub,e. however. and they will be
iruarded in the camp from now on.
At the other mines in the FairmOut
region there was no change in the sit
nation to-day, though the miners at
work seem to be getting restive The
neople generally believe the strike is
yst to assume its worst features. and
that what has passed is merely prelim-
mary.
" A. Carney. president Of the Anal |
rsmated Iron and Steel Workers. Of
Homestead. said to-day: The Montana
mines are now tied up and We viii have
New England in a day or so. The
stronghold Of the operators has been
taken and. Of course, We feel elated. I
last night the camp was full of men.
Many Of those Montana men were afraid |
10 come out until after dark, but after
! visit to Camp O'COnnell they are not
a. work this morning. 1 don't like this
kind of West Virginia courage that
waits until after dark TO show ITSELF
Joseph W. Rea wears a big smile to-
day9 When seen he said: 'Well. I told
~ people something would happen,
- il seems was not very much of.
.it will be but a short time until all the
men in this region are with us.
Ex-senator Camden came in this
morning from Parkersburg and was
NGQick to ask for strike news. His com |
here and the great interest the op-
ors are taking in every action OF
Organizers or striking miners shows |
they are greatly worried over the
tiOn.
pitiful story comes from Monon- /
where an infant child OF one Of the /
ers died and the eompa efused |