Evening journal., 1897-07-15
'HE STRIKE GROWING
|trikers Working Incessantly to
Close All the Mines.
HAVE PREVENTED RESUMPTIONS.
'eports That Men Have Been Imported
Are Doubted-The Companies Have In
Some Instances Engaged Depu-
ties TO Protect Their Men.

some luthhnCtb GhHdke0 0tRu
ties TO Protect Their Men.
& SPittsburg, July 1.-THE miners strike
" III likely be extended eastward with
# the next u hours Nhe leaders have
3 rranged for a mass meeting at the
hines of the Pennsylvania Gas Coal
mpany on the Pennsylvania railroad.
number of speakers from different
bor organizations will deliver adj
resses, and a strong effort Will be
ade to induce the miners to throw
own their tools. 1t is said the en-
oyees of this company are ready to
bin the strike and that a successful
citation of the strike question among
hem may result in a temporary termi-
ation Of work among the men Of the
Yest Moreland Gas Coal company and
her pits in that section.
President Dolan and Secretary War
er of the Mine Workers have received
aports from scouts sent out to watch
oints where attempts would likely be
lade by the operators to start their
lants. A miner from Sickle Hollow,
here the mines Of the Washington
oal and Coke company are located, re-
orted that the men who have been
rorking steadily throughout the strike
gould surely lay down their tools and
efuse to go in again until the trouble
over. This mani said they were
drummed" both Tuesday and Monday
E hen they came out of the mine in the
vening From expressions he heard
T rom many of them he said he was
s ure the drumming" would have its
N fleet.
At the office Of the company 1t was
tated that all the men were at work,
nd no interference was expected. The
ompany, however, had taken the pre-
aution to engage a number of deputies
nd will increase the force if necessa-
y. A representative said, they would
rotect their men, and he believed they
yould all remain at work.
The strikers have succeeded in pre-
enting resumption at two more mines.
they were the Keeling and Castle Shan
hon pits. The men had agreed to re-
urn to work at the 60 cent rate, but
Fere induced to change their minds and
Promised to remain out until the strik-
rs won. Another miner brought the in
ormation that the workers in the
Equitable mine, one Of the cooperative
lind, which has been working right
through, have Joined the strike. Great
pressure was brought to bear upon
hem, as the pit was the only one in
hat Vicinity which was working.
Reports of Importing Men Doubted.
Nothing could be learned in regard to
he report that John A. Beidler's mine
vas to be started with imported men.
rhe report was doubted at the miners
f Headquarters Several operators who
were spoken TO on the subject said they
believed the attempt would be made.
Mr.. Beidler is a Cleveland operator. He
WAS IN the city on Monday, but return
hd home yesterday.
The miners officials, 1t is said, are
getting ready for a move of some sort
on the New York and Cleveland Gas
Coal company's men IN the near future
The fact that De Armitts men have SO
far given no intimation Of joining the
strike is a thorn in the side Of the min
ers who are out. They look anXiously
for news from the Sandy Creek region
.and seem greatly disappointed when
they hear nothing is in sight.
The operators are vexed at the min
ers for not succeeding in getting the
workmen Of the New York and Cleve-
land Gas Coal company out. Many oi
the operators are willing to remain
closed down II w. p. De Armitt's mer
can be induced to lay down their picks
Cook & Sons, owners Of the Allison
mines at McGovern Station, Washing
ton county, have notified Sheriff Clarl
TO furnish deputies to go on duty at the
mines The Cooks have about $50 mer
at work, the GO cent rate being paid, bu
men from Bishop are trying to influenc'
the miners TO quit. SO far the McGov
ern men have refused. Development
from the West Virginia field are await
ed here with great interest.
The reports Of the organizers sen
from this city and Ohio will carry ;
great deal Of weight with the miners o
the Pittsburg district. for they all rec
ognize that unless the supply Of Goa
from that state can be stopped a seriou
handicap tottheir ultimate success viii
be presented.
Cameron Miller. ex-vice president o
the United Mine Workers. has arrived
in Pittsburg and rendered his service
to the local officials. He will probabl,
go into the West Virginia field as an or
ganizer. Mr. Miller said the condition
were more favorable for success than a
any time during the last general sus
pension. The men, he said, acted wit
more unanimity this time in respondin
to the strike order.
Schooner Driven Ashore.