Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1900-10-12
deputy, James O'Donnell, arrived dur
ing the afternoon.


orders from members of the firm, who
are displeased at the manner their
affairs have been conducted by the
minor officials, the following notice was
posted at the Oneida, Tomhicken, Beaver
Meadow, Eckley and Drifton colieries
of the Drifton corporations:
after nearly one months trouble
with intimidation, raiding, ETC., and the
lack of adequate protection from proper
authorities, and with the feeling that
this company has reached point where
it is unable to properly protect it's en-
ployes, notice is given that all mining
operations from this date will be sus-
pended until further notice to avoid
loss of life."
Yesterday orders were issued closing
down the shops operated by the com
pany at Drfton. Every man employed
there has been suspended until further
notice and this has made perceptible
increase in the idle army in this vicinity.
Engineers, firemen and mechanics at
all the colleries have been suspended,
only enough of these being retained to
do work that is actually necessary to
keep the coliery free from water and
fire.
Nearly all the employees Of the D. S. &
S. Railroad are also idle, since their
is no work for them when no coal is
being sent to market.
POND CREEK SHUT DOWN.
The Wyoming and Pond Creek Coal
Company, which is engaged in reopen
ing the workings at Pond Creek, agreed
about ten days ago that none of the
coal taken out should be shipped to
market. On this condition the en-
ployes were permitted by the Mine
Workers Union to continue working,
but few days ago it was learned that
the company was shipping coal to tide
water. The employees were Immediate
ly notified, and they quit work in
body on Wednesday.
Later they drew up list of griev-
ances, which they presented to the firm.
They ask for a reduction on powder to
$l.50 keg and dualin to Is cents
pound, for 10 per cent increase in wages,
for semi-monthly pay, that bugges be
given them instead of wheelbarrows
and several minor grievances.
MITCHELL BLAMEs DEPUTIES.
President Mitchell, in speaking of
Wednesdays riot at Oneida, said
"From what | can learn of the situa-
tion | believe that in the ranks of the
alleged strikers were several men in the
secret service of the operators. Their
duty was to incte our men to riot, while
pretending to be friendly to the union.
In none of our marches before has such
a spirit been displayed by the men. 1t
can be easily seen that the operators are
doing all they can to wrest from the
union the moral support of the public.
| deeply deplore the affair, but feel our
men were not to blame"
MARCHING RESUMED YESTERDAY.
About 600 strikers, principally South
Side men, began a march to Beaver
Meadow early yesterday. Upon finding
that colliery closed they turned their
attention to No. 40 and Cuyle's stripping,
in Hazleton. For time it seemed that
the strikers and deputies would clash,
but fortunately neither side gave cause
for trouble. The strikers then marched
through Hazleton and dispersed.
ANOTHER coLLIERY CLOSED.
The United Mine Workers yesterday
closed Young & Dunklebergs colliery
at Tamaqua, employing nearly 100 men.
A conference between the miners and
their employers was held, but settle
ment has not yet been effected. The
workers want the semimonthly pay law
observed. The Panther Creek valley
colieries are still working short-handed
DEPUTIES DISCHARGED.
Three of the men quartered in town
and holding deputy sherff's commissions
WcIo HUH ScGNlCB yCSJGTudy
by Sheriff Harvey. When engaged they
were warned to steer clear of strong
drink, but the admontion was disre-
garded. This, with charges of theft
against one another, made it necessary
to deprive the thugs of their authority.
CAVALRY AT ONEIDA.
The Governors Troop left Shenandoah
at midnight last night for Oneida. The
cavalry's trip meant march of ten
miles over Locust mountain, and the
troop arrived at Oneida before day break.
MILLS FUNERAL TOMORROW.
The funeral of Ralph Mills, the dead
deputy, will take place tomorrow after
noon from his home in Beaver Meadow.
He was o member of the Knights of
Malta and the Knights of the Golden