Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-06-26
PLOT OF ANARCHISTS
They Planned to Dynamite and
Kill In Paterson.
The MAYOR LEARNED OF The SCHEME


A"VSAoOAS Az ~ OuuC So.-DO oCIl-
GUS is the strike situation consid-
cred that Gen. Campbell, in command
OF the militia, and Mayor Hinch-
life had conference and, after they
had been closeted together, the lat
ter said means had been discussed
for anticipating anarchists assas-
sination and dynamite plots which
were to be put in effect July 3. While
the mayor and the military COM
mander were in conference four dele
gates from each branch of the silk
industry were in session, discussing
the proposition to call a general
strike. Military rule will continue
In Paterson indefinitely, Mayor
Hinchliffe announced. He denied
that he has any intention Of having
the soldiers sent to their homes vet
awhile. II have full information
concerning the anarchistic under
current" he said. II shall keep the
troops here indefinitely. The weav-
ers have determined not to return to
work while the troops are here. The
anarchists believe the presence of
the soldiers counts in their favor.
They say their presence is menace
to organized labor and puts the gov
eminent in direct opposition to an
archistic principles, thus giving them
the opportunity, if needed, of finding
a welcome excuse. The weavers seem
to believe that the troops are here
not to protect property and life, but
in the interests Of the manufacture
ers and in opposition to union labor.
! have learned that the anarchists
intended to put into effect on the
night of July plan to assassinate
and use dynamite. This information
caused the formation of the vigilance
committee and resulted in the police
being armed with rifles by my or
ders."
As result Of conference of
clergymen a season of prayer has
been inaugurated to ask divine guild
ance in the matter Of the anarchistic
riots. Prayer meetings will be held
in rs churches during the strike
troubles.
In the night troopers and infantry
men guarded the mills, but at only
one time were their services needed. |
To Weidmann's IS infantry and Is
horse had been assigned. Here oc-
Cured the first demonstration the
militia had made. As Col. Brienin-
thall and some of the troopers were
taking their positions at the Weld
mann establishment mob of about |
400 men and women stood at the |
entrance.
"Go back to Newark, you tin SOL |
diers,' they shouted, and cries of |
"Stay where you belong, you bums,'
came from all parts of the mob. It |
looked as though there would be seri-
GUS trouble. The troopers loosed
their pistols and sabers and without
a moments hesitation a charge was
made, but the crowd did not wait
and scattered in all directions. This
was the first time that any of the
militia have been actively engaged.
Trouble In Contiguous Places to Paterson.
New York, June 23.-Silk workers
in the Hudson county, N.
J., mills met last night at West Ho-
ooken and decided not to go to work
his morning. These workers repre-
'ented about 50 per cent. of all the
employees in the mills of that section.
The move is made to express sym
,athy with the Paterson mill work.
RS who are out. Those at the meet
ng declared no violence would be
attempted, but as soon as the po-
ice heard of the action taken they
made preparation to protect all
workers. who want to go to the mills.
Mayor Groth, of Union Hill, n. j.,
wore in 300 special policemen yes
erday as precautionary measure
gainst any trouble that may arise
n his town to-day. The same step
vas taken by the authorities of
Worth Bergen. All these places are
ontiguous to Paterson.