The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-06-19
the employees were preparing to leave.
WOMEN DRIVEN OUT.

the employees were preparing to leave
WOMEN DRIVEN OUT.
When the mill was emptied the strik-
ers moved on They passed through River
Street to Laurel the Empire and the
Augusta mills. where only Patrolmen
Fields and Titus were on guard and were
powerless against the mob. The man
ayers of the three mills had determined
to empty their mills. and two of them
did so. but the Augusta mill was sun
full. although shut down. The mob
found this out and burst in They found
themselves face TO face with the women
of the mill led by Mrs. Parker, deter
mined to stand their ground The women
were thrust aside and driven out or the
mill amid the most foul abuse.
The Hall MILL which shelters four SILK
working firms. was the next point OF at
tack a single policeman guarded the
main entrance. He was ordered TO staHa
aside. and on refusing was attacked
He drew his revolver and began 10 Hre-
Lora Salvani. an Italian. t"entE-tohr
years old, who lives and works in Hack
ensack received the first bullet. which
penetrated both lungs The MOB are"
back. and the officer retained his post
in the doorway Several shots were FREQ
at him. but none took effect lie re-
piled. firing directly into the crowd, ufl-
til his weapon was empty. "heh I've
more uniformed men and one In pam
clothes came on a run through f'ioii
Street The mob kept on hring. ana the
officers charged firing when the strikers
broke and ran.
Spectators say that fully one hundred
ebots we're fred Salvani was left be-
hind. and was taken TO the hospital one
hundred and fifty hats were picked up
in the street afterwards. which were los.
in the scramble to get away lhefe
;s NO doubt that several OF the rioters
were hurt.
IT was about this time that Mayor
Hinchlin called on the nrenen LOT dii'
and men were detailed from each COM
pany. and during tHs aite'''
efficient service.
The shooting seemed to scatter tae RIO
tors hit it was not long before dense
mob had formed again. this time aoose
tho c,aede mill, on North Straight street.
where there was a crowd OF two tno1-
sand. Half OF them were rioters. ana
the rest onlookers. The MIL was oon'-
hardoi. and before the moo SeoppeoI
tbers was not awhois window In tns
REPORTER SHOT.
u,rr,, Harris, u reporter on the Morn
1.li
Inv call was at this point he was
armed with revolver and had edHtsla
~irh which he attempted to take pictures.
standing on stoop short distance down
the street. His act of training the cam
az, was seen and he was warned 20 o.
sis, moment later a rain OF STONES
faI1 about him and ne was knocked DOWN.
AS he fell men rushed on him and ne was
ticked and beaten. He drew his revolver
srd tried to use it. but 1t jamned and
was kicked from his hand a man
abbed it and fred at Harris. the ouiiss
entering his chest. He has shshs
chance of recovery
w This time the mill was emptied OF
IN, oneratives and this practically end
cd the rioting for the day. after all OF
tha mills had closed down.
During teh day from time to time the
wounded had been carried to the hosple-
ais Besides those whose names can be
given. it Is certain many more were hurt.
This afternoon an anarchist. who
seemed to be in command. was openly
threatening that a policcman's life would
paw for each wounded rioter.
The police tonight are tired. sose ana
angry. aud they say that resumption
OF the rioting In the morning will md
then, prepared to- shoot to kill. The mill
owners say they will resume work In the
NOR ming and will hold the city and county
responsible for all resulting damage