The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-09-24

ton. the Rev. II. +. O'Reilly. the rector,
told his congregation that the mine work
ers could not win. He advised them 10 re-
frain from acts OF violence and 10 return
70 work He pointed out that the mines
were their only means OF support. while
the proceeds of the Reading Company from
the mines were only small portion OF It's
receipts The company would not starNe,
he said, but the mine workers would
Father Peter Abramaitie, OF the Lithu-
anian Church OF st. George. said that IL the
men expected TO win perfect organization
was necessary. He believes that II they
were undivided their struggle VIII meet
with success.
During the afternoon demonstrations
were made by the Governors Troop and
Battery c. which marched through the
streets OF the city and along the roads
the seven coIlieries about this city visited
General Goblin In a body this afternoon
10 arrange for protection OF their work
men on their way 10 the coliieries. Dis
phia & Reading Coal and Iron Company $
workings, informed General Goblin that ne
had assurances that many OF his employees
remained away from the collieries only
through fear OF mob violence
To-DAY's MILITARY PLANS.
General Goblin, early IN the day. drove
through the district which will be the scene
of the militia's operations tomorrow. and
after his conference with the mine super
At O'Clock tomorrow morning five bat
talions of infantry. the Governors Troop
and Battery c will leave their camps and
march out on the roads leading to the col
lieries The troops will continue on the
move during the time the workmen are
going to the mines. 1t is General Gobin's
intention 10 have a portion of the troops
proceed TO Mahanoy City, about three and
one-hah miles from here, to suppress any
disturbances which may occur there.
During the afternoon Capt. Daniel Chris
tan, of the coal and iron police, and w. II.
Richards, superintendent of the Reading
Company's collieries at Mahanoy City,
called on General Goblin and asked for
troops. Captain Christian said the situa-
ton at Mahanoy City differed from that at
this place in that the foreigners were will
Ing TO return 10 work, but were intimf-
dated by the dissatisfied EnGlish-speaking
employees. Eighty per cent. of the foreign
ers. Superintendent Richards said, were In
favor OF remaining at work General Go
bin said he could not promise to locate
troops at Mahanoy City. but would en-
deavor TO have soldiers in that vicinity
early Tomorrow morning.
Maj w. A. Miller. brigade inspector, was
to-day detailed by General Goblin as pro-
vost marshal. and he established headquar-
tiers in the postoffice building. The guard
Is composed OF over one hundred men of
the Eighth Infantry. Guards are located
at all street corners In the central part OF
town. and, while the soldiers are not ex-
pected to do police duty. they have been
instructed to keep a sharp lookout for dis
turbances- Chief Burgess David Brown to-
dav caused to be posted throughout the
town procIamations prohibiting the assem-
bling OF crowds on the streets and calling
on the citizens to preserve order.
DISPOSITION OF THE TROOPS.
General Goblin tonight announced his
plans for the protection OF the mine work
ers when the collieries resume operations
tomorrow.
The troops will leave their camp at :
O. m A battalion of the Twelfth Regi-
ment vii; traverse the roads leading to
Turkey Run. West Shenandoah. Kohinor
and Cambridge collieries. southwest of the
town. One battalion Of the Eighth Regi-
ment will make a circuit around the north
east end OF the borough, where are To-
Gated the Knickerbocker, Maple Hill, FL
langowan. St. Nicholas and Suffolk col
1eries. Another battalion of the Eighth
will go by railroad to McAdoo, about fifteer
miles from here. Two battalions of the
Fourth Regiment will patrol the roads lead
ing TO Keely Run, Indian Ridge and She.
Eandoah City collieries on the north. The
Governors Troop will march to Mahanoy
City. General Goblin decided TO hold Bat.
terry G I'm reserve, and will not call on 4,
except in case OF absolute necessity.
Organizer George Harris, OF the United
Mine Workers, arrived here this Afternoon
and addressed several miners meetings
He Is here for the purpose OF endeavorinf
to perfect the organization Of the mine
workers in this region.
Just before shutdown the Eighth Regi
ment marched through Main street on dres:
parade. For half an hour the soldier:
stood I'm regimental line, executing th'
manual Of arms. An immense throng wit
no drf