Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-03
GRAY DEFENDS GOBLIN
Rules Out Question Before
Strike Commission.
SHOOT TO-KILL ORDER
SOME INTERESTING TESTIMONY
ADDUCED TODAY.
Limitation Of Production Told Of by
an Employe Of the Pine
Ridge Colliery. -
SHOOT TO-KILL ORDER

PHILADELPHIA, February 3.-Daniel L
McKelvy, justice OF the peace Of Halle
ton, who yesterday testified before the an
thracite coal strike commission, was called
today for cross-examination. Counsel at.
tempted to show that the witness had
neglected his duty as an officer OF the Law
because Of his Partially toward the
strikers. Witness did not deny that his
sympathies were with the strikers. but as
serted that he had not failed in his duty.
Chairman Gray appeared dissatisfied with
the witness testimony concerning an as
sault upon a non-union workman, with
which McKelvy had been charged. The
witness description Of the occurrence. and
displayed considerable impatience.
Sharp Words From Gray.
II suppose it's my fault that cannot un-
derstand you, squire" said Chairman
Gray. but give it up
Commissioner Parker asked the witness
If he had advised any Of the men not to re-
turn to work. McKelvy said he had made
several addresses during the strike and sug-
gested to the men the ACCESSIBILITY of re-
naming firm.
e. j. Curry Of Freeland, a general store
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Markle stores averaged II IL per cent high
er than his prices.
VIM. Mclaughlin Of Shenandoah said
there were few scenes Of disorder In that
city. The notable exception being the riot
In which Joseph Beddau was killed and
which resulted in the call for troops.
Gobin's "Shoot to Kill Order"
Counsel questioned witness concerning the
effect Of Gen. Gobins celebrated Shoot to
KILL" He (McLaughlin) said it created a
general feeling Of Indignation. Witness
said also that soldiers were frequently ar
rested for disorderly conduct. They were
invariably taken from the civil authorities
by Gen. Goblin.
What was Gen. Gobin's attitude regard
ing the strikers?" witness was asked.
Chairman Gray decided against the ad-
mission Of the question, saying: g
Gen. Gobin's attitude was that OF man
sent to the place for the purpose Of main
tanning order, 1 suppose"
MIR. Mclaughlin was cross-examined con-
corning the riot in which Mr.. Beddall was
killed. Asked If an attempt was made by
any of the mob to rescue the victim, wit
ness said three men had tried to assist him.
Should Be Placed on Honor Roll.
What are the names Of these mem" in
quired Chairman Gray. They deserve to
be placed on the roll Of honor"
witness knew two OF the three, Edward
McGinnis and Michael Durkin, and Chair
man Gray said he hoped the press would
publish the names.
William Rutledge, employed in Pine Ridge
colliery of the Delaware and Hudson Com
pany, was questioned concerning the limita-
ton OF the production. He said that or6i-
nariiy the loading of seven cars would con-
stitute day's work, but since the end OF
the recent strike he had been unable to
load more than four and one-half cars daily
because the supply Of cars had been limited
by the company. In answer to a question
by Commissioner Watkins witness said the
breaker had been working an average of
nine hours a day.
John T. Durkin Of Parsons, a mine la.
borer; Henry Carver Of Plymouth, Martin
Murphy Of Olyphant, Baldwin Edwards OF
Edwardsville, George Hobbs Of Scranton
contract miners. employed by the Delaware
and Hudson company, testified that since
the strike the company appears to have re-
duced the daily supply of cars.