The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-22
One House Bembarded and Several Arrests Made As
 Result ot Shootings
COL. M'KLEROY CALLED IN
 TO COMMAND THE TROOPS
MIitiamen Are Sent Out and Are Now Chartered in Various Mining Sections-Reserves Are
 Held at Arnaory.

The shooting up of the home Of L. V. Evans, a non-union miner, between North Birmingham and Mary Lee' al o'clock last night; the arrestlng or four armed men at Mineral Springs who it is also said fired upon the depu- ties; the arresting of a number of per sons for trespassing after warning, and the mix-up between negroes and depu- ties at Blue Creek yesterday morning, which resulted in the death of one ne gro and the wounding of two deputies is the record of yesterdays happen ings resulting from the coal miners strike
 From reports 31 shots were fired at Evans house, though none of the oc- cupants was injured. Some seven or eight men are said to have surrounded the house and opened fire with shot guns. The matter was reported to the sheriff's office and deputies sent to the scene but no trace of the guilty par ties could be found.
 Special Deputy Sheriff John R. Archie phoned from Mineral Springs last night that he had arrested four men for be- ing armed and would bring them in this morning. Deputy Archie also stated that the men had fired upon him.
 Shooting at Blue Creek.
 The shooting at Blue Creek occurred about II o'clock yesterday morning. Blue Creek is near Adger and Johns. Deputy Sheriffs Lee Whatley and Ed ward Newsome attempted to arrest two negroes who were armed. One of the negroes fled but the other offered re- sitance and fired upon the officers wounding both of them. The deputies replied, shooting the negro almost to pieces. Despite his wounds the negro lived for some time. His name was Charles Hunter and he was union miner.
 Deputy Newsome's wound was slight and he remained at Blue Creek. Depu- ty Whatleys was serious and he was brought to Birmingham. The train was met by Gaudin & Co.'s ambulance and the injured man carried to the Hillman hospital.
 Deputy Placed in Charge.
 Deputy Sheriff Sid Cowan was yes terday placed in charge of all deputies in the field, He will have complete control and will make a round of the entire district daily.
 He has received especial instructions from Sheriff Higdon to weed out any undesirable men that may be commits stoned. It is believed that the inspect ing of every camp each day will get things to working on a smooth basis.
 Special deputies were sworn in in large numbers yesterday, there being more requests from the various coal companies, while many new ones were sworn in to take the places of those who wished to be relieved.
 MckIeroy Placed In Command.
 Col w. H. McKleroy of Anniston, commanding the Third regiment, Ala bama National Guard, has arrived in Birmingham and will take charge of all the military forces on duty in the coal strike district. All infantry, ar tillery and cavalry troops will be un- der his command.
 Governor Conner issued the following order to Colonel McKleroy last night placing him in charge:
 "Col. w. II. McKleroy, Birmingham:
 "Sir-You are hereby placed in com mand of all the organizations of the Ala bama National Guard, infantry. cavalry and artillery, now in the Birmingham dis trlct and you will be obeyed and respect ed accordingly until further orders. Re- spectfully, B. B. COMER,
 Governor"
 Up to last night the national guardsmen on duty in the district have been report Ing to Sheriff Higdon Now they will re- port instead to Colonel McKleroy, who will, of course, work in conjunction with Sheriff Higdon.
 Sheriff Higdon last night expressed pleasure at the governors action in or dering Colonel McKleroy to Birmingham, as it would relieve him to some extent of the heavy strain he has been under during the past 10 days.
 Governor Conner, Sheriff Higdon, Colonel McKleroy, Chief Deputy Sheriff Lucien Brown, who is also major of the national guard, and number of  for some time at the sheriff's office last night in regard to the handling of the troops.
 Colonel McKleroy stated after the con- ference that he was hardly in position to make any statement other than that he would take charge at once and handle the troops to the best of his ability. He was busy until a late hour last night get ting a line on the situation.
 Disposition of Milltiamen.
 Early yesterday morning Troop D. which arrived in Birmingham from Mont gomery Thursday night. was ordered to Johns. This order was issued prior to the shooting at Blue Creek, near Johns. The troop consists of 60 men, who are in tho mink of condition. They were sent