New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-02-25
TO DYNAMITE.
THREE STRIKERS HELD.
Woman Illustrates Alleged Plot to
Wreck Post & McCord Building.

squad of nine detective sergeants from Po-
lice Headquarters late last night frustrated what
they declare plot to dynamite building
being constructed by Post & McCord at Nos
SO4 and BOG East 23d-st- Three ironworkers.
two Of whom said to be walking delegates
of the Structural Ironworkers' Union, were
locked UP on suspicion. the detectives alleging
that they about to set off twenty pounds
of dynamite when they caught. One OF
the men put up desperate fight with a black
Jack. but was cowed by a IevelIed revolver
Late yesterday afternoon Inspector McLaugh-
lin received letter from Mrs. Belts. of No.
B94 2d-ave., informing him that the ironworkers
who. some months ago. struck the Post &
McCord buildings. were planning to dynamite
the 23d-st building. which was badly damaged
by dynamite explosion six or seven weeks ago.
Inspector Mclaughlin Immediately assigned De-
tective Sergeant Dunn and nine from the
Central Office. with instructions 10 follow three
men. who. Mrs. Belts declared. would meet at
23d-st. and 3d-ave.. preparatory to visiting the
building and setting off the dynamite.
The detectives were scattered along 3d-ave.
from 22d TO oath st. and shortly before 9
o'clock witnessed the meeting Of the three iron
workers. one of whom out Of a house at
No. 400 East 24th-st, carrying satchel. and at
3d-ave- and 23d-st.. the appointed place, was
Joined by two others. The three men proceeded
to 23d-st.. walking slowly TO the ferry. In
sand pile midway between the ferryhouse and
the recreation pier they buried the satchel after
taking from II package.
One of the men. Thomas wier, OF No. 4O5 East
24th-st who had charge OF the dynamite
walked TO 2d-ave. and then retraced his steps.
followed by the other two, until he came TO the
Post & McCord building. There he took his
stand. lettering the sidewalk and acting as if
he waiting for somebody.
Another of the ironworkers, Charles Moran,
of No. 81 Nelson-st, Jersey City. entered the
tenement house at No. 394 2d-avs. the yard Of
which faces on the rear Of the Post 6. McCord
building. The third man. John Guthrie. of No.
S16 7th-st.. Jersey City. walked boldly into the
new building. the detectives alege. to that
the coast was clear and that nobody was in
sight
The nine detectives who wore disguises. some
having made up as ironworkers and others as
laborers. watched every move of the three men,
Detective Sergeant Dunn had instructions from
Inspector Mclaughlin TO get the with the
goods on but not to let the plans be carried too
far
When Guthrie emerged from the building after
his inspection he spoke few hurried words 10
Wer who gave him the package and he re-
entered the building. Moran who was on watch
in the yard OF No. 394 2d-ave was about to
give the signal that everything all right
when two detectives pounced upon him He
tried to shout a warning TO his companions and
drew a blackjack from his pocket. For several
minutes lively fight was in progress. until one
of the detectives drew his revolver and threat
ened to kin him If he didn't submit.
Almost simultaneously Moran and wier were
grabbed by the detectives. They started 10 put
up battle but subdued in short order and
the handouts We're placed on their wrists. All
three were finally landed in cells in Police Head
quarters.
The package, containing twenty pounds OF dy-
namite with long fuse attached. was found on
Guthrie. The police sent the explosive TO the
Bureau Of CombustibIes at Fire Headquarters.
Investigation at the sand pile where the satchei
was buried revealed another package of dyna-
mite about fifteen pounds. in weight. and also
with fuse attached. This also was sent TO the
bureau