Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-12-19

saw him. but we did not talk. Learned
from Abadusky that Minctor was at
his house and asked him to report
what he and l were doing and If we
We're doing machinists and boiler
work. Was not member of union. Only
served one years apprenticeship, MY
duty was to oversee the men and see
they did their work properly. Got $40
per month Think revolver on exhibit
was mine Owned 1t about five years.
Frequently carried it before and dur
ing strike Was ordered by Mr. feeley
to report about 9th, to forenslnship OF
Marshalltown shops, as day foreman.
at $1lO per month. Did not make
straight run. but stopped at Osklloo-
sa thinking it would be safer to ar
rive at Marshaltown In the day time
rather than in the night. Arrived there
about OILS, and reported to Feeley.
Went to work Immediately at round
house, Ate dinner at stones rcstaur-
ant. Had arrangements made for
rooms by going north on Center street.
Had talked toward evening with Will
liam Dwyer about lodgings In that To-
cality. He advised me to go on Third
avenue. to stones, and y. M. G. A.,
saying IL | went on Center and side
street they We're 'picketing' out there
and may get their heads together and
gang me- Would be safer on more
public street.
Went east from shops, thru yards,
to southeast corner union station. then
diagonully across street to stones res
taurant Was alone. Didn't know Nine
t.>., to-, ,,,1t1 I I No
manned probably thirty or thirty five
minutes. Bought meal ticket and two
cigars. Ate supper and lighted cigar.
Turned TO right and walked toward Y.
Turned to right and walked toward Y.
mouth: carried 1t in my coat pocket.
Close to next corner | noticed man
leaning against building AS a passed
he asked If my name was Toler.
replied Yes"
Where are you working" Central
shops" was my reply You're the
man than got that job, amt your"
| then saw where ] was at and tried
to walk away Winters accosted me
with vile language. Davies. the first
man that stopped me, struck mo with
q club. They came upon me from all
sides knew then they were "ganging'
me. They struck me in the face, on the
head and back, and kept striking me
and commenced shooting. After sew
eral shots the officer took me. l knew
none Of my assailants except Minetor.
Never Saw any Of them before to my
knowledge. He. Davies. had spokento me.
knew him later by his picture in the
T.-R Could not see and did not know
At al n N ar
My head was down: was trying to pro-
tect my face. The back Of my neck was
sore for weeks after from effects OF
blows Went back about five feet and
got my hat, after shooting. Cigar was
in my mouth about two inches-ali of
it-jammed in and broken. Spat It out
without smoking any more.
"Ganging. is body of men trying to
lick another when they think they can't
do 1t alone.
Know Of Conditions.
Had information about condition OF
affairs in Marshalltown before going
there from train crews machinists, ETC.,
also read T.-R. most Of the time.
Learned that strikers were "ganging"
and beating up men, who were taking
their places.
When / was being assaulted I ex-
pected to be beat up badly. probably
hit on the top of the head with club
and killed Saw in looking glass at Ell
dora next day that my eyes were black,
face, head and mouth cut and sore.
Men had me by wrists and arms, first
one. then another. Tried to get away
from the assailants Band on this hat
(shown) was not broken before the af-
fray
Says What He Told Officers.
Regarding statements to officers: I
asked Hutson what they were going to
do with me Get you out OF here or
you probably will not be here in the
morning" why, anybody hurt?" Yes.
you killed n man" Well that's too bad.
I'm sorry for him and sorry for my
family. Good thing l didn't get my gun
out or L would have shot two or three
more"
Toier's Cross Examination.
Contrary to expectations Toler's
cross examination lasted but ten min
utes at the hands OF Judge Stiger. On
the cross examination the witness tes-
titled: Left shops about 6:15. Went
direct to Stones restaurant. Was hit
with club after Mnetor spoke to me.
Was hit with club but once. Blow
staggered me. Man did not seize my
wrist until after l was struck with
stick. Men had hold of me all over.
Have no idea how many blows were
struck No one had hold of my wrist
when officer came. Hadn't time and
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