The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1897-09-14

the necessity for preventing any show
of military character, ana salu ne
would permit no uniformed men 70 par
ticlpate except those representing relis-
ious societies, Bands OF music slae
arms, sticks and banners were also pro,
hlbited. The priests promised thai Az
this should be done, and the comman,
der ON the other hand agreed to Keep al
troops away from the funerals. some
body stole a march on the BenerahhoW-
ever, and although he later revoked the
clause excluding music, there were men
In line wearing the uniform OF the ltal-
Ian army and others carrying Drawn
sabres. Six of the latter stood In front
OF the church during the ceremonies
within. Learning of this, the comman-
der promptly dispatched STAN orheer
and detail OF men TO the oemetery,Dut
when they reached there, the services
were over and the mourners had DIS
persed.
''The priests gave me their sacred
promise that no arms should be carried
or military uniforms worn," said CEN
eral Goblin. I'm moments when spark
might result in the wholesale loss OF lie
and property. II seems to me that such
things should not be permitted. II had
the slightest idea that their promise
would be broken, troop of cavalry
would have been there within Few
moments" The general added that he
would demand an explanation from the
clergymen.'
AS a matter of fact there was little
change in the programme arranged by
the miners for to-day's funerals, There
were twelve in all. but two proceeded
from Harwood direct TO the cemetery
without regard to the other ten who
united In one extensive cortege.
Eight of the bodies lay in the shop OF
Undertaken Bonin, In Hazelton, where
they were viewed by q great crowd FOR
a couple of hours before the procession
started. Meantime, the other two lines
were toillng over the rugged noun
tain roads leading from Harwood. The
bands which led the line beat mourn-
full tattoo, and following the hearses,
trudged along double file OF miners.
When the start from the shop to the
cemetery was made the collins contain
ing the bodies of the st. Joseph's So
ciety, and the line proceeded to the
church. A crowd Of fully 5000 jammed
the streets In the immediate neighbor-
hood, but there was no disorder OF any
kind. The platform, originally intend
ed for the street in front of the build
ing, had been erected before the altar
and here the ten collins were laid, while
Father Aust and number of Polish
priests celebrated pontIficial high mass.
Services ut the Grave.
In the meantime gang of miners in
the cemetery were blasting rocks to
make space for large circular grave,
In which all the bodies were inferred.
There were brief services at the grave
and several of the ciergymen made ad-
dresses, urging the miners to maintain
order and to remain quietly az their
homes.
General Goblin kept his word If the
priests did not During all OF the march
and the ceremonies, there was not a
sign OF soldier.
Brigade headquarters presented a
martial appearance. however, and In
the stock yards near the hotel were sta
toned a battery and a detachment of
cavalry ready to move on call. The
usual camp discipline was maintained
aud no one was permitted to pass any
OF the lines without q pass from the
commander.
Mayor Altmlller had been consulted In
the meantime. and, at General Gobin's
order or suggestion, all the saloons In
town were closed until o'clock this
afternoon.
Sheriff Martin was the guest OF Cen
eral Goblin at headquarters this after
noon, but would not talk on the ground
that q warrant Is hanging over him. He
returned 20 Wllkesbarre later. His dep
utles are contemplating going to that
town to enter bond for their appearance
when wanted. notwithstanding the fact
that they have not yet been arrested.
This Is to be done as a guarantee Of
good faith, and they viii probably go
tomorrow.
The gravity in the situation Is made
apparent from the thorough and vigor-
Gus manner In which the commander fs
handling his men. The signal corps OF
the regiments have been stationed on
hill tops about Hazelton and the sur
rounding hamlets where trouble Is fear
ed. The stations cover a distance OF
four miles and at the nearest point to
Hazelton courlers are stationed TO car
ry the REPORTS 10 the general.
Tomorrow unless the developments
Of tonight necessltate change. Gener-
al Goblin will send company details to
all the surrounding country TO remain
there in event of trouble.
The record d-breaklng time made by the
militia in reaching the ground has had
more TO do with subduing the foreign
element than is generally known, They
were often given to sneerinE at the
United States Army" and the specta-
Gle offered has dumbfounded them. The
first call for troops went out at nine
o'clock Friday night and at eight the
next morning the Ninth regiment was
already camped on the ground.
over IS per cent OF the brigade is here
and company after company presents
an unbroken roll.