The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1904-06-18
THEIR CAUSE LOST
UNION MINERS REPORTED 70
HAVE CONCEDED THEIR
DEFEAT.
ENDS the WAR IN COLORADO
CRIPPLE CREEK MINES RESUME
OPERATIONS WITHOUT
TROUBLE.
IMPORTANT ARRESTS ARE MADE
BIG BATCH OF UNION
MEN WILL BE SENT OUT
OF STATE.

Is nearly over" said Gov. Peabody yes
terday. 81 have news from Gen. Bell
that the Cripple Creek mines are open
and running and there is comparative
ly little disaffection among the men.
There is no news of further trouble or
any likelihood Of any. l don't know
how many more men will be deported,
or whether any will be. have heard
nothing on this point.
II learn from Capt. Bulkely Wells OF
Telluride that, the union men there
concede that their cause is lost. ana
that those of them who are acceptable
to the mine owners are already at
work again. One hundred and fifty
capable men, whether union or nom
union, have been invited to go to work,
and this invitation will be speedily &C
cepted. 49,
"In silverton and Ouray peace
refsns. The troops have all been or
dered from Las Animas county, and
only Maj. Hill remains to look after
the closing up of the details OF the
campaign"
Peabody's caustic Reply.
Gov. Peabody sent the following re-
ply to message he received from the
Industrial Council Of Kansas City,
condemning his action:
~. J. Huckett, Secretary Industrial
Council, Kansas City, Mo-: The fact
that your co6ncil indorses the assas-
sins, train wrecking and dynamit1ng
by the lawless element in the Cripple
Creek district, but proves the neces-
sity for my present action In suppress
ing all such from the soil of Colorado.
Become wise before you attempt to
teach. James A. Peapooy.
c. G. Kennison. president of the
Miners Union No. 40 of Cripple Creek,
was arrested yesterday afternoon by
City Marshal Moors Of Gold6pid as he
was going to the headquarte:s OF the
deported miners in this city. The
charge against him is murder for al
legged participation in the blowing up
Of the independence depot with dynar
mite.
The sheriff's office here has mum.
ber of warrants for other men who are
wanted ct CRIPPLE Greek.
Important Arrest
Cripple Creek, June IA number
Of arrests were made yesterday. The
most important was that Of Frank J.
Hangs, attorney for the Western Fed.
Grafton Of Miners. The arrest was or.
dered BY Gen. Bell. Mr.. Hangs was
brought from Victor to Cripple Greek
and placed in the bull pen. Strict or
ders were given that he be not allowed
to communicate with anybody.
Gen. Bell said In connection with
the arrest: ut was necessary for the
pence, quiet and good Of the County OF
Teller and the State Of Colorado.
The contemplated withdrawal Of
troops has called out protect from
the Citizens Alliance and Mine Own.
ers' association, and it is likely that
Gov. Peabody will be asked to continue
the soldiers In the field for an indef.
mite period. The citizens say that mar.
tial law has had salutary effect, and
they fear IL declared of at present
many Of the deported men will return
Saloons were permitted to reopen yes.
terday.
Forced TO Leave Colorado. II
4. About 1875 men are in the bull pen
at the present time. A list for deporta,
ton has been made out to be present.
ed to Gen. Bell. The total number
sent out will be between fifty and sew.
enty-dve, II the list which has been
prepared Is not amended by Gen. Bell.
The destination Of the new party to be
deported Is not oficially announced.