The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-07-31
MAY DECLARE
 MARTIAL LAW Indications Point to Seri-
 ous Disorders. THREE HOUSES DYNAMIrED
Governor Conner to Remain in
 Birmingham District.
The Governor Gives Out . statemeas in Which He Says Maxtial Law Will Be Declared if Nee-
 essary.

Birmingham, July SO.-tSpeciaL1-- All indications point to serious dis orders in the district. Governor Com CT stated today that if the occasion de- manded 1t. he would declare martial law in such sections of the district as found necessary.
 He announced that he thought 1t his duty to be near the vicinity of the probable disorder and for that reason would remain here for some days, most likely. Sheriff Higdon held conference with the Governor this morning as usual and afterwards said that martial law would be declared if there was no improvement in condi- tions and a stop put to the bush whacking that is going on.
 During last night, dynamite was thrown at three houses near Vivian, the home of B. H. Arnold, Louis Minor, near Mine No. and Sam Collins near Mine No. were dabaged some though not badly The occupants of the houses were not injured in the least Arnold and his next door neighbor have moved from Mine No. to No. { where better protection is given
 A union miner, Bert Lively, was fined sl2 in the mayors court at Vivian this morning for an atfray with John Coniff a well known miner who is working. Conniff ewas enroute home from his work last evening when he was met by Lively and an affray started up. The court room was crowded with miners A talking match on the streets of Vivian at- tracted a crowd this morning and ru- mors were out that a conflict had taken place.
 4 report reached the city this morn ing from Short Creek, in the western part of Jefferson county. that a con- ! fiict had taken place during the night between deputy sheriffs and miners and that several of the latter were wounded It was impossible this morning to get much details of the lighting. # there vas any.
 Three men were arrested at Mary Lee mines, several miles from the city. early this morning and bcause threats were made that the men could not be taken Co the county jail, the sheriff was notified. The sheriff in turn called on the military and q company went hastily to Mary Lee. The three prisoners were brought to the city without incident. Before ar irving in the city with the prisoners, friends had preceded them and bonds were immediately filed for the men. Two men were found in the woods with guns and they were also brought to the city but after the sheriff had questioned them closely, they were. given their release.
 number of strike breakers were again placed in the mines today. There was no interference whatsoever offered.
 Reduced Production.
 w. R. Farley, Alabama member of the National Board of the United Mine Workers of America. when seen this morning, said that he had tnfor- nation that the coal production was being reduced so that several of the plants of the larger corporations were suffering, notably the steel plant at Ensley. He also stated that many of the imported men were joining the union and that there was sttli great strength in the organization and that the strike would be kept up all through the summer if need be.
 Governor Conner today gave out the following interview, anent the presence of troops in the Birmingham district;
 "The encampment of the state troops in the Birmingham district is very im- portant to every interest of the State, as they are preserving in the largest measure the peace of the community and State. The conduct of the troops has uniformly been exemplary, and I extend to them as Governor of the State. and for the people of the State. the highest praise and endorsement.
 
 fication of the great value of this body of men to the State. and to every property of the State, than has been shown in this present service. I would suggest to all the employers of these young men that they extend the ut- most courtesy to them in their absence --they will be relieved from duty at the earliest date possible. The encamp- inent at Chickamauga, coming as ie does in contact with the regular army has great use in bringing our troops in contact, the one section with the other. in retaining higher moral, and through actual service also gaining ef- ficiency.
 T have encouraged every troop in as far as I possibly could to attend this encampment with all members
 We wish for the young men the most pleasant and prosperous outing. and extend to all my sincerest com mendation."
 Eleven Arrests Made.
 Eleven arrests have been made grow ing out of the killing of Lige Nelms, the negro fireman of boilers at mine No. near Pratt City last evening. The coroner's jury Is still at work on the case. The arrest of six more men said to have been connected in the as- sault on the train of strike breakers near Jefferson nearly two weeks ago is announced Several men were ar- rested at Adamsville today in connec- ton with the strike. Just as soon as the strikers are brought to the city bonds are prepared for them It is estimated that no less than forty thous- and dollars is tied up in these bonds already.
 More rumors prevailed in the dis trict in regard to conflicts but the day reports to the sheriff were to the effect that everything was progress ing smoothly. Care Is being taken that the bushwhackers do not get In too strong a line on the situation.